Bimba PCS User Manual

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Table of Contents

General Overview ................................................................................................... Page 4

Typical Applications ................................................................................................ Page 5

Glossary of Terms and Formulas ............................................................................ Page 5

Installation Instructions ............................................................................................ Page 9

1. Install the Bimba Actuator….……………………………………………………Page 9

2. Mount the PCS……………………………………………………………………Page 9

3. Make the Pneumatic Connections...................………………………………..Page 9

4. Connect the Power Cable………………..…………………………….………Page 11

5. Connect the Feedback Cable………………………………………………….Page 12

6. Connect the Command Signal Cable…………………………………………Page 13

7. Perform the Following Step For Option N Only……………………………...Page 14

8. Check All Electrical and Pneumatic Connections…………………………...Page 14

9. Apply 24 VDC Power …………………………………………………………..Page 14

10. Apply Pneumatic Pressure…………………………………………………….Page 15

11. Set the “Deadband” ……………………………………………………………Page 15

12. Command the Bimba Actuator to its Zero Position…………………………Page 16

13. Preliminary “Zero” Adjustment………………………………………………..Page 16

14. Preliminary “Span” Adjustment……………………………………………….Page 18

15. Final “Zero” and “Span” Adjustment………………………………………….Page 19

16. “Decel” Range Adjustment…………………………………………………….Page 19

Application Example .............................................................................................. Page 21

Specifications ........................................................................................................ Page 22

Application Sizing and Rules of Thumb ................................................................ Page 22

Troubleshooting .................................................................................................... Page 24

Frequently Asked Questions ................................................................................. Page 32

Appendix A

PFC System Block Diagram ....................................................................... Page 30
PFCN System Block Diagram ................................................................... Page 31
PTF System Block Diagram ...................................................................... Page 32

Appendix B - PFC probe replacement instructions ................................................ Page 33

Appendix C - PFCN Probe adjustment and replacement instructions ................... Page 35