Flowserve AF-17 Electronic Positioner User Manual
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AF-17 Electronic Positioner: Installation, Operation and Maintenance
WCAIM2031
1.0 GENERAL
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1.1 Basic Design
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1.2 Environmental Considerations
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1.2.1 Temperature
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1.2.2 Positioner Temperature
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1.2.3 Humidity
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1.2.4 Input Circuit Noise Protection
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2.0 ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT BOARD
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2.1 General
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2.2 Circuit Board Configurations
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2.3 LED Indicators
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2.4 Controls
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2.4.1 Range
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2.4.2 Zero
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2.4.3 A-H
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2.5 AC Power Control
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3.0 INSTALLATION OF AF-17 INTO
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SERIES 75 ELECTRIC ACTUATOR
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3.1 General
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3.1.1 Check Kit for Parts
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3.1.2 Tools Needed
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3.1.3 Operation Check of Basic Actuator
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3.2 Mounting Potentiometer
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3.2.1 Mounting Single
Potentiometer
Into
Series 75 Electric Actuator
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3.2.2 Mounting Dual
Potentiometer
Into
Series 75 Electric Actuator
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3.2.3 Potentiometer Wiring
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3.2.4 Adjusting Potentiometer
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3.2.5 Important Note
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3.3 Mounting Circuit Board
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3.3.1 For 120/240 VAC 10-23 Size Electric Actuators
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3.3.2 For 120/240 VAC 25 and 30 Size Electric Actuators
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3.3.3 For Optional 4-20 mA Position Output Installation
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3.4 Wiring AF-17 Board to Actuator
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3.4.1 Terminal Strip
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3.4.2 Feedback Connections
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3.4.3 Output Connections
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3.4.4 For 10-30 AF-17 240 VAC Positioner Wiring
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3.4.5 Wiring for AF-17 with 4-20 mA Position Output
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3.5 Actuator Power
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3.5.1 Wire Size
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3.5.2 Terminations and Voltage
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3.5.3 Minimum Fuse Ratings
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3.6 Input Signal Connections
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3.6.1 Milliampere
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3.6.2 Resistive
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3.6.3 Direct
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4.0 CALIBRATION AND ADJUSTMENT
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4.1 Initial Setup and Adjustment
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4.2 Zero Adjustment
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4.3 Range Adjustment
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4.4 AH Adjustment
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4.5 Adjustment Recheck
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4.6 Operational Check
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4.6.1 Increasing Signal
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4.6.2 Decreasing Signal
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4.6.3 Attaching Label
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4.7 If Problems Occur
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4.7.1 Cam Adjustment
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4.7.2 Feedback Pot Calibration
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4.7.3 Reverse Acting
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4.7.4 Adjustment to Loop Process
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4.7.5 Check Fuse F1
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4.7.6 Check Basic Actuator for Proper Operation
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4.7.7 Check for Noise Problems
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4.7.8 Replace Circuit Board
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5.0 OPERATIONAL VARIABLES
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5.1 Sensitivity
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5.2 Reduced Travel Operation
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5.3 Split Range
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5.4 Reverse Action
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5.4.1 Milliampere Input
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5.4.2 Resistive Input
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5.4.3 Voltage Input
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5.4.4 240 VAC
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6.0 TECHNICAL DATA
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6.1 AC Input Voltage
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6.2 Input Circuit Specs
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6.3 Output Circuit Specs
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6.4 Input Circuit Characteristics
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6.4.1 Input Circuit Load Resistances
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6.4.2 Nominal Useable Input Signal Deadband
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6.5 Controls
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7.0 APPLICATION NOTES
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7.1 DC Motor Actuator
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7.2 Bypass Switch for Manual Control
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8.0 TROUBLESHOOTING
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8.1 General
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8.2 Symptom Table
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8.3 Troubleshooting Guidelines
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9.0 SUGGESTED SPARES
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Flow Control Division
Worcester Controls
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