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Flowserve Logix 3200MD Valve Positioner Calibration Method

November 12, 2024

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1, Design and Operating Principle

 

1.1 Introduction to the Logix 3200MD Positioner

 

The Logix 3200MD digital positioner is a two-wire, 4-20 mA input digital valve positioner that can be configured through the local user interface. The positioner can be configured through the local user interface.The Logix 3200MD utilizes the HART protocol, which allows for bi-directional remote communication through the positioner.The Logix 3200MD positioner can be mounted on straight or rotary stroke double acting and single acting actuators. The positioner is driven exclusively by a 4-20 mA input signal. Start-up current must be at least 3.6 mA (without analog output card) or 3.85 mA (with analog output card).

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1.2 Positioner operating principle

 

Assume that the device is configured as follows: the device is an analog command source; the valve deviation is zero, the current output signal is 12 mA; the loop is calibrated: 4 mA = 0% command, 20 mA = 100% command; the actuator is of the cylinder type and the positioner is of the air-open type.

Under the above conditions, 12 mA represents 50% of the command source. User-defined customization is disabled, so command sources become control commands 1:1. Since there is no deviation, the stem position is also at the 50% position. When the stem reaches a predetermined position, the slide valve is in an intermediate position that balances the up and down pressures on the piston in the actuator. This is often referred to as the zero or balanced spool position. Suppose the input signal changes from 12 mA to 16 mA. The positioner accordingly appears to be 75% of the commanded source. For a linear characteristic curve, the control command becomes 75%. Indicates the deviation between the control command and the spool position: Deviation = 75% - 50% = +25%, where 50% indicates the current spool position. With this positive deviation, the control algorithm sends a signal to move the slide valve spool upwards from its current position. The upward movement of the slide valve spool supplies air to the bottom of the actuator and discharges the air from the top of the actuator. This new differential pressure causes the valve stem to start moving 75% of its intended position. As the stem moves, the deviation begins to decrease. The control algorithm begins to reduce the spool opening of the slide valve. This process will continue until the deviation becomes zero. At this point, the spool will return to zero or equilibrium. The spool will stop moving and reach a predetermined position. Now let's discuss one more important parameter: the inner loop offset. As shown in Figure 2, the output of the control algorithm adds a number called the inner loop offset. In order for the slide valve spool to maintain a zero or equilibrium position, the control algorithm must output a non-zero slide valve spool command. This is the purpose of the inner loop offset. The value of this number is the same as the signal that must be sent to the slide valve spool position controller to bring it to zero position without deviation. This parameter is important for proper control and is automatically optimized and set during the stroke calibration process.

 

2,Calibration method and procedure

 

1, QUICK-CAL button and ↑ and ↓ three buttons at the same time, press and hold three wonderful clock, the diode state yellow-green-red-red, at this time, release the three buttons, you can use ↑ and ↓ for valve switching operations. Press the QUICK-CAL button to exit the manual operation and restore the automatic state.

2, first of all, will be adjusting DIP switch to Jog position, the user can only manually set the full range, can not be set to fully closed position, the valve fully closed position for the default state. When the DIP switch is set to Jog position, the status of the diode of the positioner is yellow-red-red-green. At this time, the user then use the Jog button ↑ ↓ manually adjust the valve to the desired 100%, after the valve is in place, press the ↑ and ↓ buttons at the same time, the valve is automatically adjusted, and so the diode after the end of the adjustment of the state of the diode to return to the yellow-red-red-green, and then re-set to 100% of the setting is complete, the setting is complete. After the setting is completed, press the ↑ and ↓ buttons at the same time, the valve is automatically adjusted. After the adjustment is completed, the status of the diode starts in green. This indicates that manual commissioning is complete and the positioner is normal.

 

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WARNING: During a quick-calibration operation, the valve may actuate suddenly. Inform the relevant personnel of the possible operation of the valve to avoid injury and ensure that the valve is completely isolated.

 

3, List of internal parameters of the positioner

 

GGGG Normal operation-analog command mode

GGGY Tight shutoff(MPC) active

GGYG Digital command mode 

GGYR Initializing 

GGRG Cycle limit exceeded (user set) 

GGRY Travel limit exceeded (user set) 

GYYR Lower soft stop reached (user set) 

GYRY Upper soft stop reached (user set) 

GYRR Squawk mode (user set ) 

GRGR Piezo control voltage low 

GRYR Lower position alert (user set) 

GRRY Upper position alert (user set) 

YGYG signature test in progerss 

YGRR local jog command mode 

YYGR perssure calibration in progress 

YYYG loop calibration in progerss 

YYYY local user interface disabled 

YRGG stroke calibration in progress 

YRGR feedback unstable while calibration

YRYG setting IL offset while calibration 

YRYY no feedback motion while calibration 

YRYR feedback 0% out of range 

YRRG waiting-adjust to full open position 

YRRY feedback 100% out of range 

YRRR feedback span too small 

RGYY pressure reading out of range 

RGYR loss of supply pressure 

RGRR position deviation alert (user set ) 

RYGG factory reset condition-recalibration 

RYYY pneumatic relay position alert 

RRGG watch dog timer timeout 

RRYG internal temperature alert 

RRYY piezo valtage error 

RRYR shunt volatge reference 

RRRY nv ram checksum error 

RRRR position deyiation alarm

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4, the relevant gas source control components failure emergency treatment.
1、Leakage of air source gas line joints

A: Replace the gasket or clamp re-tightening, if necessary, in the joints wrapped raw material tape.

2、Gas source pressure gauge is damaged

A: Replacement of the appropriate pressure gauge, the pressure gauge joints wrapped in raw material tape to prevent air leakage of gas source joints.

3、Gas source filter pressure reducer is not gas, leakage or damage

Filter pressure reducer for sewage, observe whether it is clogged or no air source; tighten the leakage; if the filter pressure reducer can not be repaired damage to replace the new spare parts.

4、Positioner problems can be directly replaced with a positioner or with a backup gasifier corresponding to the valve for reciprocal use.

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