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D200354X012
4200 Series Electronic Position
Transmitters
Contents
Introduction 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Scope of Manual 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Description 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Educational Services 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mechanical Connections 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sliding-Stem Actuator Mounting 7. . . . . . . . . . .
Rotary-Shaft Actuator Mounting 7. . . . . . . . . . .
Long Stroke Sliding-Stem Actuator
Mounting Type 585C and 470-16 8. . . . . . . .
Long Stroke Sliding-Stem Actuator
Mounting Type 585CLS and 490 9. . . . . . . .
Electrical Connections 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Conduit 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Field Wiring 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Potentiometer Alignment 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Direct or Reverse Action 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Information 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Initial Considerations 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transmitter and Position Switch
Conditions 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Normal Operation 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Calibration 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Test Equipment Required 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Test Connections to the Field Wiring
Compartment 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transmitter Circuit Zero and Span
Adjustment 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
High and Low Position Switch Adjustment 19. .
Setting the High Position Switch 19. . . . . . . . . .
Setting the High Position Switch
Deadband 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the Low Position Switch 19. . . . . . . . . .
Setting the Low Position Switch
Deadband 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Position Switch Circuit Shutoff 20. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Principle of Operation 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transmitter Circuit 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Position Switch Circuit 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting Procedures 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transmitter Circuit 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Position Switch Circuit 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
W4273-1
SLIDING-STEM
ACTUATOR MOUNTING
W4274-1
ROTARY
ACTUATOR MOUNTING
Figure 1. Typical 4200 Series Position Transmitters
Parts Ordering 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parts List 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loop Schematics and Nameplates 40. . . . . . . . . .
Introduction
Scope of Manual
This instruction manual provides installation,
operating, calibration, maintenance, and parts
ordering information for the 4200 Series electronic
position transmitters (figure 1). Refer to separate
instruction manuals for information on the actuator
and valve.
Instruction Manual
Form 5596
July 2005
4200 Series Transmitters