Pressure reducing regulators reduce a higher supply pressure at the inlet down to a regulated lower pressure at the outlet (downstream). Back pressure regulators work the opposite way. They regulate the inlet (upstream) pressure by opening up only as much as necessary to hold back the desired pressure at the inlet (upstream)
Manual Pilot Control Options
Equilibar precision back pressure regulators get their setpoint control signal using a fluid pressure called ‘reference’ or ‘pilot’ pressure on their top dome port. The reference pressure is set using a pressure reducing regulator or electronic pressure regulator sold separately. You can supply your own pilot pressure regulator or choose one of the popular pilot setpoint regulators below and on the next page. This page shows manual pressure reducing regulator options for a range of pressure conditions. Electronic pressure regulators for automated pressure control are described on the next page.