MARSHALLTOWN, IOWA (August 29, 2003) – Emerson Process Management has announced receiving CSA (Canadian Standards Association) Hazardous Area Approval for its Fisher® Type 846 transducer with natural gas as the operating medium.

The Type 846 has for many years maintained a CSA Hazardous Area Approval when air is used as the operating medium. Recently the industry has required a separate CSA certification for the instrument if a flammable gas or liquid is intended as the medium for operation. In response we have resubmitted our transducer to CSA and has been tested and has passed the applicable requirements. A copy of the new CSA certificate for the natural gas medium approval can be obtained from your local Fisher sales office.
The Type 846 I/P transducer approved for use with natural gas is ideal for natural gas extraction and transport applications such as natural gas gathering stations, compressor stations, pipeline feed, and booster stations that are in remote locations and often do not have access to compressed plant air for operation of pneumatic valve actuators.

A copy of the new CSA certificate for the natural gas medium approval can be obtained from your local Fisher sales office.

For additional information, contact a local Emerson/Fisher sales office.

Emerson Process Management (www.emersonprocess.com), an Emerson business, is a leader in helping businesses automate their production, processing and distribution in the chemical, oil and gas, refining, pulp and paper, power, food and beverage, pharmaceutical and other industries. A division of Emerson, Fisher Controls International LLC (www.emersonprocess.com/fisher) is a global leader in the design, manufacture and application of final control systems. Fisher’s technology and innovation in process control play a key role in Emerson’s combining of superior products and technology with industry-specific engineering, consulting, project management and maintenance services. Emerson brands include: PlantWeb®; Fisher®; Daniel®; Micro Motion®; Rosemount®; DeltaV^TM; Ovation®; and AMS

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