Performance Series Option - ABB AV1 Operating Instructions Manual

INTRODUCTION

Performance Series Option

DESCRIPTION
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A mechanical connection from the actuator (i.e., cylinder, valve,
etc.) to the position feedback cam in the positioner establishes
actual position. Three characterized segments on the cam provide
application flexibility by establishing various relationships between
the input signal and the actuator position. The characterized
curves on the cam provide:
Square root relationship.
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Linear relationship.
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Square characteristic.
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Using the zero, span and gain adjustments and the cam, the actu-
ator can respond with characteristics specific to an application.
An optional manifold assembly provides an integral shutoff and
equalizing valve that can be used to isolate the positioner from an
actuator, allowing manual override without removing the positioner
from the process (required on double acting actuators with manual
override). The manifold also provides gage ports and disposable
filter cartridges that insure fast servicing and minimum downtime.
An optional gage block provides gage ports for mounting pressure
gages. There are three gage ports on the block: One for instru-
ment indication (internal input signal) and two for output indication.
The gage block does not provide filters or means of isolating the
positioner from the actuator. Installation of a supply gage is possi-
ble in the supply line (piping by customer).
Both positioners can be equipped with either an optional potentio-
metric or a four to 20-milliamp position transmitter that provides
additional control features.
The Type AV positioner performance series provides a high flow
gain pilot valve body by adding a P in the ninth nomenclature posi-
tion. This high gain pilot valve body has square ports that provide
a maximized air flow for a small motion of the pilot valve stem. A
relatively small error signal can therefore cause a relatively large
change in output air flow to the actuator. This feature is useful
when driving larger actuators that might otherwise be insensitive
or slow to respond to small signal changes.
Compared to other positioners on the market, the standard Type
AV positioners have a high delivery capacity. The performance
series increases this delivery capacity even more. The flow gain
curves shown in Figures
input error signal for the standard and high gain performance
series positioners.
1-3 and 1-4 show output air flow versus