Greenheck RL147 User Manual

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DESCRIPTION

The RL 147 Positioning Relay is a compact pneumatic device designed to provide positive positioning of a pneumatic valve or damper actuator. The positioner provides supply air pressure against the actuator diaphragm to initiate stem or shaft movement. The actuator spring reverses the stem or shaft movement.

FEATURES

Rapid response
Good repeatability
Adjustable start point pressure
Adjustable span
Low air consumption
Technical Instruction
Document Number 155-038
RL 147-2
May, 1996
RL 147 POSITIONING RELAY
Figure 1. The RL 147 Positioning Relay mounted on a
No. 6 Damper Actuator.

SPECIFICATIONS

Operating:
Ambient Temperature Range
Storage...................................... -20 to 160°F (-29 to 71°C)
Operation .......................................35 to 160°F (2 to 71°C)
Maximum Pilot Signal Pressure .....................30 psig (207 kPa)
Maximum Supply Air Pressure.......................60 psig (413 kPa)
Start Point Adjustment Range.................3-10 psig (21-69 kPa)
Operating Span Adjustment Range.........3-12 psig (21-83 kPa)
Response.................................1/10 psi Input change (0.7 kPa)
Air Capacity @ ∆P = 2 psi (14 kPa) ............ 410 scim (112ml/s)
Air Consumption............................................. 40 scim (11 ml/s)
Table 1. Product Numbers for Positioning Relay and Mounting Kits.
Description of Actuator Type Order Numbers Reference
No. 3 Damper Actuator For actuators manufactured after 1/1/93 147-2000 147-104 7 No. 4 Damper Actuator 147-2000 147-314 7 No. 6 Damper Actuator 147-2000 147-276 8 8" Valve Actuator
For Flowrite actuators manufactured after 3/1/96 For Model 3 Flowrite actuators manufactured between 3/1/93
and 1/1/96 For Models 1 and 2 Flowrite actuators. Also order spring arm
# 147-307 for use with VF 591 5” and 6” balanced valves
12” Valve Actuator
For Flowrite actuators manufactured after 1/1/96 For Flowrite actuators manufactured between 3/78 and 1/1/96 147-2000 147-311 11
For Super Flowrite and 12” Flowrite actuators manufactured before 3/78

PRODUCT NUMBERS

SPECIFICATIONS, Continued
Physical:
Air Connections ........................................... 1/8" (3.2 mm) NPT
Body Materials ....................................................................Zinc
Cover.......................................................... Electro Plated Steel
Dimensions .................................................................Figure 14
Shipping Weight w/Kit........................................... 2 lb. (0.9 Kg)
Positioning Relay Mounting Kit Page
599-00426
Contains both relay and mounting kit
147-2000 147-333 8
147-2000 147-277 10
599-00423
Contains both relay and mounting kit
147-2000 147-279 10
Refer to Table 1
9
9
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APPLICATION

The Positioning Relay is recommended for damper actuator and valve applications where rapid speed of response and/or repeatability of stem position is needed to obtain good system operation. It can be used to reduce the span of controlled devices to permit sequencing. It can also be used to increase the close-off force of a normally open actuator without affecting its spring span. This happens because the positioner uses full supply air pressure to position the actuator.
The spring range of the actuator does not effect the operation of the positioner. Therefore, it is recommended that an actuator with a high spring range, such as 8 to 13 psig (55 to 90 kPa), be selected. This combination has the high return force of the actuator spring plus the high forward force available from the positioner.
A positioning relay can be connected to handle up to four identical No. 6 damper actuators or up to six identical No. 4 damper actuators provided the following conditions are met. All actuators must operate the same damper, and no more than 100 feet of 1/4” (6.4 mm) O.D. tube is used to connect them. Remember all actuators connected this way must be identical (i.e., same size, spring range, stroke, etc.).

OPERATION

A rise in thermostat pressure will unbalance the lever assembly. Refer to Figure 2. The shaft movement, through the spring arm, increases tension on the feedback spring to bring the lever assembly again into balance. A drop in thermostat pressure will unbalance the lever assembly in the opposite direction to exhaust air from the actuator until a new balance position is reached.
The positioning relay start point is adjustable. The start point adjustment nut shown in Figure 2 is used to set the start point pressure. The span adjustment screw tab location on the feedback arm and the feedback spring location on the spring guide determine the span setting of the relay.
Figure 2. Operation Schematic.
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Figure 3. Construction of the RL 147 Positioning Relay.
Item
1 147-255 Cover 1 Steel 2 Plate 1 Zamac Die Casting 3 Lever Assembly 1 4 #8-32 Cover Screw 1 Steel 5 Washer 1 Rubber 6 147-273 Pivot Screw 2 Stainless Steel 7 #8-32 x 1/2 “ Lg. Dual Pt. Set Screw 1 Steel 8 #8-32 Palnut 1 Steel
9 Diaphragm Assembly 1 10 Start Point Adjustment Nut 1 Brass 11 Start Spring 1 Music Wire 12 Supply Valve Seat 1 Brass 13 Supply Valve Spring 1 Phosphor Bronze 14 Ball Assembly 1 Stainless Steel 15 Gasket 1 Fairprene 16 Bleed Port 1 Brass 17 Base 1 Zamac Die Casting 18 034-048 #6-32 x 5/8” Lg. Bind Hd Screw 2 Brass 19 147-297 Spring Guide 1 Steel 20 034-067K Span Adjustment Screw 1 Steel 21 Feedback Arm 1 Steel
Replacement
Part No.
Description
No.
Req’d
Material
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For spans of 11 psig or 12 psig (76 or 83 kPa)

CALIBRATION

Complete calibration instructions are included with each positioning relay.
1. Check that you have the correct feedback spring(s) attached.
2. Identify the desired operating span and the start point pressure.
NOTE: In some cases, the actuator stem travel or stoke is not identical to the nominal value of the relay feedback spring. Refer to Calculating the Span Setting on page 5 to determine the span setting on the feedback arm.
1. Move the span adjustment tab to the 10 setting on the feedback arm. Follow steps 2 and 3 above.
2. Move the feedback spring one hole away from the standard location for a span of 11 psig (76 kPa) and two holes away from the standard spring location for a 12 psig (83 kPa) span. Refer to Figure 4.
3. Follow steps 4 and 5 above.

Adjusting the Start Point. Refer to Figure 6.

The positioning relay can be adjusted to start actuator move­ment at pressures between 3 and 10 psig (21 and 69 kPa).
1. Remove the relay cover.
2. Attach tubing with a pressure gauge and squeeze bulb to the "T" port. Supply air should be attached to the "S" port. The "M" port should be attached tot he connector on the actuator.
3. Using the squeeze bulb, apply pressure to the relay. Watch the valve stem or actuator shaft to see when it begins to move. Check your pressure gauge; this is your start point pressure.
4. If this is not the desired start point pressure, turn the start point adjustment nut (Figure 5) clockwise to increase the start point pressure and counterclockwise to decrease the pressure.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until the stem or shaft begins to move at the desired pressure.
Figure 4. Span Adjustment.
Shown at Span Setting 8.

Setting the Span. Refer to Figure 4.

The positioning relay operating span can be set for spans of 3 psig through 12 psig (21 kPa to 83 kPa).
For spans of 3 psig through 10 psig (21 to 69 kPa)
1. Check that the feedback spring is attached to the spring guide in the hole across from the span adjustment screw. This is identified as the standard location in Figure 4.
2. With a screwdriver, loosen the span adjustment screw. Move the spring guide on the feedback arm until the span adjustment tab is at the desired span setting reference number.
NOTE: The line to the left of the number is the setting.
3. Tighten the span adjustment screw.
4. The feedback spring must be parallel to the actuator shaft or valve stem. Use open end wrenches to loosen the hex nuts holding the spring arm in position on the shaft or stem. Align the feedback spring and tighten the hex nuts.
Figure 5. Start Point Adjustment.

Adjusting the Span

1. Using the squeeze bulb, apply pressure to the relay. Note the pressure at which the stem or shaft begins to move.
2. Continue to apply pressure until the stem or shaft completes its full stroke. Note the pressure.
3. The difference between the two pressures is the span.
4. If the span is not the desired span, move the spring guide to a higher reference number to increase the span or lower number to decrease the span. Refer to Figure 4.
5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 until you get the desired span.
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6. If you have moved the spring guide, you will need to adjust the spring arm so that the spring is parallel to the stem or shaft.
7. Check the feedback spring. There should be no slack or no stretch in it. Adjust the wing nuts and adjustment nut, if necessary.
8. Fasten the relay cover. Fill in the information on the calibration label.

Calculating the Span Setting

1. Identify the valve stem from Table 2 or 4. If the stroke of the No. 6 damper actuator has been changed from the factory setting refer to Table 7.
2. If your stem travel matches the nominal spring travel listed in Table 2 there is no need to calculate a new span setting.
3. If your stem travel does not match the nominal spring travel listed in Table 2, choose the spring(s) whose maximum allowable travel is equal or greater than your actual stem travel.
4. Calculate the span setting with the formula below.
Formula for Span Setting
Span Setting
= Desired span X
Nominal spring travel
Actuator stroke
Example:
Determine the span setting for a valve having desired
span of 5 psig and 5/16" stroke.
Table 2. Spring Selection.
Spring Travel Range Recommended Springs
Nominal in. (mm)
Max. Allowable
in (mm)
Part No. Size & Color
5/32 (5.0) 1/4 (6.4) 147-298 Small Green
1/4 (6.4) 3/8 (9.5) 147-289 Small Cadmium Plate 3/8 (9.5) 1/2 (13) (2)147-298 Small Green
3/4 (19) 1 (25) 147-290 Small Red
1 (25) 1-1/4 (32) 147-291 Long Green
1-1/4 (32) 1-5/8 (41)
147-289
plus
147-291
Small Cadmium Plate
plus
Long Green
1-1/2 (38) 2 (51) (2) 147-290 Small Red 1-3/4 (44) 2-1/4 (57)
147-290
plus
147-291
Small Red
plus
Long Green
2 (51) 2-1/2 (64) (2) 147-291 Long Green
2-3/8 (60) N/A 147-105 2” Red
3 (76) 3-1/4(83) 147-292 Long Cadmium Plate
3-3/4 (95) 4 (102) 147-301 3” Red
4 (102) 4-1/4 (108) 147-293 Blue 4 (102) 6 (152) 147-313 Zinc Pl. or Yell. Chr. 7 (178) 12-1/4 (311) 147-330 Zinc Plate
Select a spring with a maximum allowable range equal to or larger than the stroke. Use the 1/4" spring with a 3/8" maximum allowable travel range. Refer to Table 2.
Span Setting
= 5 X
0.25
0.312
= 4
Set the span adjustment tab to line 4 on the feed back arm to provide a 5 psig span for this valve.
Table 3. Stem Travel for VP 591 Bronze Body Valves.
Line Size Stem Travel inches (mm)
in. (mm) Single
Double Seat WM
Seat
1/2 (13) 3/8 (9.5) 1/8 (3.2) 3/4 (19)
3/4 (19)
3/16
(4.8)
1 (25)
1-1/4 (32)
3/4 (19)
1 (25)
3/16 (4.8) 1/4 (6.4)
1/4 (6.4) 5/16
(7.9)
1-1/2 (38)
1 (25)
1/4 (6.4) 5/16
(7.9)
2 (51) 5/8 (16) 3/8 (9.5) NO.
5/16 (7.9) N.C.
5/16 (7.9)
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Table 4. Stem Travel listed by 591 or 593 Flowrite Valve Product Number.
Flowrite Product Number
591-6480 5/8 (16) 591-6490 3/4 (19) 591-6540 5/8 (16) 591-6600 1/8 (3.2) 591-6610 3/16 (4.8) 591-6620 1/4 (6.4) 591-6630 5/16 ((7.9) 591-6640 5/16 ((7.9) 591-6650 5/16 ((7.9) 591-6720 5/8 (16) 591-6730 3/4 (19) 591-6740 1 (25) 591-6840 3/8 (9.5) 591-6850 9/16 (14) 591-6860 9/16 (14) 591-6870 5/16 ((7.9) 591-6880 9/16 (14) 591-6890 9/16 (14) 591-6900 1/4 (6.4) 591-6910 1/4 (6.4) 591-6920 5/16 (7.9) 591-6930 9/16 (14) 591-6940 3/16 (4.8) 591-6950 1/4 (6.4) 591-6960 1/4 (6.4) 591-6970 3/8 (9.5) 591-6980 3/16 (4.8) 591-6990 1/4 (6.4) 591-7000 1/4 (6.4) 591-7010 5/16 ((7.9) 591-7020 3/16 (4.8) 591-7030 1/4 (6.4) 591-7040 1/4 (6.4) 591-7050 3/8 (9.5) 591-7060 3/8 (9.5) 591-7070 9/16 (14) 591-7080 9/16 (14) 591-7090 3/16 (4.8) 591-7100 5/16 ((7.9) 591-7110 9/16 (14) 591-7870 3/4 (19)
Stem
Travel
in. (mm)
Flowrite Product Number
591-7871 3/4 (19) 591-7872 1 (25) 591-7873 1 (25) 591-7874 1 (25) 591-7875 3/4 (19) 591-7876 3/4 (19) 591-7877 1 (25) 591-7878 1 (25) 591-7879 1 (25) 591-7971 3/8 (9.5) 591-7972 3/4 (19) 591-7973 3/4 (19) 591-7974 1 (25) 591-7975 1 (25) 591-7976 1 (25) 591-7977 3/8 (9.5) 591-7978 3/4 (19) 591-7979 3/4 (19) 591-7980 1 (25) 591-7981 1 (25) 591-7982 1 (25) 591-8016 5/8 (16) 591-8017 5/8 (16) 591-8018 3/4 (19) 591-8019 3/4 (19) 591-8020 1 (25) 591-8021 1 (25) 591-8028 5/8 (16) 591-8029 3/4 (19) 591-8030 1 (25) 591-8071 3/8 (9.5) 591-8072 3/4 (19) 591-8073 3/4 (19) 591-8074 1 (25) 591-8075 1 (25) 591-8076 1 (25) 591-8077 3/8 (9.5) 591-8078 3/4 (19) 591-8079 3/4 (19) 591-8080 1 (25)
Stem
Travel
in. (mm)
Flowrite Product Number
591-8081 1 (25) 591-8082 1 (25) 591-8330 5/8 (16) 591-8331 5/8 (16) 591-8332 3/4 (19) 591-8336 5/8 (16) 591-8337 5/8 (16) 591-8338 3/4 (19) 591-8339 3/4 (19) 591-8340 1 (25) 591-8341 1 (25) 591-8342 1-1/2 (38) 591-8344 1-1/2 (38) 591-8350 1-1/2 (38) 591-8351 1-1/8 (29) 591-8352 1-1/8 (29) 591-8353 1-1/8 (29) 591-8354 1-1/8 (29) 591-8355 1-1/8 (29) 591-8356 1-1/8 (29) 591-8357 1-1/8 (29) 591-8358 1-1/4 (32) 591-8359 1-1/8 (29) 591-8360 1-1/2 (38) 591-8362 1-1/2 (38) 591-8364 1-1/8 (29) 591-8365 1-1/8 (29) 591-8366 1-1/8 (29) 591-8367 1-1/8 (29) 591-8368 1-1/8 (29) 591-8369 1-1/8 (29) 591-8370 1-1/8 (29) 591-8371 1-1/8 (29) 591-8372 1-1/4 (32) 591-8373 1-1/4 (32) 591-8374 1-1/2 (38) 591-8376 1-1/2 (38) 591-8378 1-1/4 (32) 591-8379 1-1/4 (32) 591-8380 1-1/4 (32)
Stem
Travel
in. (mm)
Flowrite Product Number
593-8381 1-1/4 (32) 593-8382 1-1/2 (38) 593-8383 1-1/2 (38) 593-8388 3/4 (19) 593-8389 3/4 (19) 593-8390 3/4 (19) 593-8391 3/4 (19) 593-8392 1-1/8 (29) 593-8393 1-1/8 (29) 593-8394 1-1/4 (32) 593-8395 1-1/4 (32) 593-8396 1-1/4 (32) 593-8397 1-1/4 (32) 593-8398 1-1/4 (32) 593-8399 1-1/4 (32) 593-8400 1-1/4 (32) 593-8401 1-1/4 (32) 593-8402 1-1/2 (38) 593-8403 1-1/2 (38) 593-8404 1-1/4 (32) 593-8405 1-1/4 (32) 593-8406 1-1/4 (32) 593-8407 1-1/4 (32) 593-8410 1-1/2 (38) 593-8411 1-1/2 (38) 593-8412 1-3/8 (35) 593-8413 1-3/8 (35) 593-8415 1 (25) 593-8416 1 (25) 593-8419 1 (25) 593-8420 1 (25) 593-8421 1-3/8 (35) 593-8422 1-3/8 (35)
593-8423 1-3/8 (35) 594-8343* 1-1/2 (38) 594-8345* 1-1/2 (38) 594-8361* 1-1/2 (38) 594-8363* 1-1/2 (38) 594-8375* 1-1/2 (38) 594-8377* 1-1/2 (38)
Stem
Travel
in. (mm)
* RL 147 is standard with the product.
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Table 5. Mounting Kit 147-104 for the No. 3 Damper Actuator.
Item Description Q'ty
1 Mounting Bracket 1 2 Feedback Spring (for 2-3/8" stroke) 1 3 Adjusting Screw 1-3/4" (44 mm) long 1 4 Wing Nut 2 5 Lock Washer 1 6 Flat Washer 1 7 Spring Arm 1 8 3/8-24 Hex Nut 1 9 Clevis 1
Figure 6. Positioning Relay Mounted on the
No. 3 Damper Actuator.
#10-16 1/2" (13 mm) Slotted Hex
10
Screw
11 90° Elbow Connector 1
2
Figure 7. Positioning Relay Mounted on the
No. 4 Damper Actuator.
Table 6. Mounting Kit 147-314 for the No. 4 Damper Actuator.
Item Description Q'ty
1 Mounting Bracket 1 2 Feedback Spring 1 3 Adjusting Screw 1-3/4" (44 mm) long 1 4 Wing Nut 2 5 Lock Washer 1 6 Flat Washer 1 7 Spring Arm 1 8 3/8-24 Hex Nut 2 9 Clevis 1
#10-16 1/2" (13 mm) Slotted Hex
10
Screw
1
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Figure 8. Positioning Relay Mounted
on the No. 6 Damper Actuator.
Table 7. Spring Selection for Adjustable Stroke
of the No. 6 Damper Actuator.
Actuator
Stroke
3-1/4 to 4
(82 to 102)
2-29/32 to
3-1/4
(74 to 82)
Item Description Q'ty
1 Mounting Bracket 1
2
3
4 Wing Nut 2 5 Lock Washer 1 6 Flat Washer 1 7 Spring Arm 1 8 3/8-24 Hex Nut 2 9 90° Elbow Connector 1
Feedback Spring
Color Nominal Max
Blue 4 (102)
Cadmium 3 (76) 3-1/4
Table 8. Mounting Kit 147-276 for the No. 6 Damper Actuator.
Feedback Spring 4" (102 mm) stroke (blue)
Feedback Spring 3" (76 mm) stroke (Cad.)
Adjusting Screw 4-1/2" (114 mm) long
Adjusting Screw 1-3/4" (44 mm) long
4-1/4 (108)
(82)
Adjusting
Screw
4-1/2 (114)
long
1-3/4 (44)
long
1
1
1
1
Figure 9. Positioning Relay Mounted on a
VP 591 8" Valve Actuator.
Table 9. Mounting Kit 147-333
for the VP 591 8" Valve Actuator.
Item Description Q'ty
Feedback Spring-Small Cad. Plate 2 Feedback Spring-Small Red 1
2
Feedback Spring-Large Green 1
Feedback Spring-Small Green 2 3 Adjusting Screw-4" (102 mm) long 1 4 Wing Nut 2 5 Lock Washer 1 6 Flat Washer 1 7 Spring Arm 2 9 90° Elbow Connector 1
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1
LEVER
ASSEMBLY
POSITIONING
RELAY
2
3
4 7 4
1
LEVER
ASSEMBLY
POSITIONING
RELAY
2
3
7
RL0088.R1
Figure 10. Positioning Relay Mounted on a
Flowrite 599 Series 8" Valve Actuator.
9
4 4
9
FEEDBACK
ARM
SPRING
GUIDE
JAM NUT
STEM
NUT
FEEDBACK
SPRING
ARM
GUIDE
JAM
NUT
STEM
NUT
Table 10. Kit 599-00426 for the Flowrite Series 599
8" Valve Actuator.
Item Description Q'ty
RL 147 Positioning Relay 1 1 Mounting Bracket 1 2 Feedback Spring 1 3 Adjusting Screw 1 4 Wing Nut 2 7 Spring Arm 1 9 90° Elbow Connector 1
Table 11. Kit 599-00423 for the Flowrite Series 599
12" Valve Actuator.
Item Description Q'ty
RL 147 Positioning Relay 1 1 Mounting Bracket 1 2 Feedback Spring 2 3 Adjusting Screw 1 4 Wing Nut 2 7 Spring Arm 1 9 90° Elbow Connector 1
RL0091.R1
Figure 11. Positioning Relay Mounted on a
Flowrite Series 599 12" Valve Actuator.
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Table 13. Mounting Kit for Super Flowrite and 12"
Flowrite before March 1978. Refer to Figure 12.
Item Description Q'ty
1 Mounting Bracket 1
Feedback Spring-Small Cad. Plate 2
2 Feedback Spring-Small Red 2
Feedback Spring-Large Green 1
3 Adjusting Screw-4-1/2" (114 mm)
long 4 Wing Nut 2 5 Lock Washer 1 6 Flat Washer 1 7 Spring Arm 1 8 Sure-Tite Clamp 1 9 90° Elbow Connector 1
1
Figure 12. Positioning Relay Mounted on the
Flowrite 8" Actuator (Models 1 & 2) and Super Flowrite.
Table 12. Mounting Kit 147-277*
for Flowrite 8” Valve Actuator (Models 1 & 2)
Item Description Q'ty
1 Mounting Bracket 1
Feedback Spring-Small Cad. Plate 2
2 Feedback Spring-Small Red 1
Feedback Spring-Large Green 1 Feedback Spring-Small Green 2
3 Adjusting Screw-4-1/2" (114 mm)
long 4 Wing Nut 2 5 Lock Washer 1 6 Flat Washer 1 7 Spring Arm 1 8 Sure-tite Clamp 1 9 90° Elbow Connector 1
*Also order spring arm # 147-307 for use with VF 5915” and 6” balanced valves.
1
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Table 14. Mounting Kit 147-311 for the VP 591/3
Flowrite Valve Actuator.
Item Description Q'ty
1 Mounting Bracket 1
Feedback Spring-Small Cad. Plate 2
2 Feedback Spring-Small Red 2
Feedback Spring-Large Green 2
3 Adjusting Screw-6-1/2" (165 mm)
1
long 4 Wing Nut 2 5 Lock Washer 1 6 Flat Washer 1 7 Spring Arm 1 8 5/16-18 x 1/2 long Cap Screw 2 9 90° Elbow Connector 1
Figure 13. Positioning Relay Mounted on a
VF 591/3 Flowrite Valve Actuator.
Figure 14. Dimensions in inches (millimeters).
Information in this publication is based on current specifications. The company reserves the right to make changes
in specifications and models as design improvements are introduced.
Landis & Gyr, Inc.
Copyright © 1996 by Landis & Gyr, Inc. • Printed in the U. S. A.
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