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HPP-4 Discharge to PRESSURE SYS-
TEM (EQUIPPED with Volume Boost-
ers) 
P

c

 = P

d

 + [0.2*(P

s

 - P

d

)]    (Equation 2.a) 

 
HPP-4 Discharge to ATMOSPHERE 
(EQUIPPED with Volume Boosters) 
P

c

 = 0.20*P

s

               

  (Equation 2.b) 

 

Variables: 
P

= Cylinder Balance Pressure (psig) 

P

= Discharge Pressure (psig) 

P

s  

= Power Gas (Supply) Pressure 

Note

:  When increasing or decreasing 

the instrument signal, the output pres-
sure should swing up and down.  When 
changing direction of the false instru-
ment signal, the output pressure should 
immediately reverse direction.  Any 
“bump” or initial reaction of the gauge in 
the wrong direction indicates friction 
(requiring the unit be rebuilt to eliminate 
the friction). 
 
8.  Place the instrument signal to auto-

matic and open the block valves or 
return the left handle of the MCV to 
automatic. 

HPP-4 Positioner 

Bias Adjustment    

 

Bias Adjustment 

For Standard (Non-split range) Sys-
tems: 

1. To 

increase

 the bias setting, in-

crease tension on the 

range spring

This is accomplished by either rais-
ing the spring retainer or screwing 
the bias adjustment stud into the in-
dicator bar or tail rod.  Note the two 
jam nuts tightened against one an-
other to adjust the length of the 
stud.  When properly adjusted, 
tighten the bias lock nut(s). 
 

2. In order to 

decrease

 the bias set-

ting, decrease tension on the 

range 

spring 

by either lowering the spring 

retainer or screwing the bias adjust-
ment stud out of the indicator bar or 
tail rod.  Note the two jam nuts tight-
ened against one another to adjust 
the length of the stud. When prop-
erly adjusted, tighten the bias lock 
nut(s).  

 

For Split Range Systems (see Table 1 ) 

 

3.

Find the bias 

adjustment screw 

(1/2-

20 thread with 3/8 flats) on the end 
of the positioner opposite the pneu-
matic signal input port.  Loosen the 
jam nut located on the 

adjustment 

screw

 

4.

To 

increase

 the bias setting, tighten 

the  

adjustment screw

.  

 

5.

To decrease the bias setting, loosen 
the  

adjustment screw

 

6.

Holding the 

adjustment screw 

in 

place, tighten the jam nut against 
the positioner body. 

Span Adjustment 

Spring Lock

Balanced Beam 

Proportional Topworks  

Bias Lock Nuts (Qty. 2) 

Spring Retainer  

Bias Adjustment 

HPP-4 

September 1999 

Summary of Contents for HPP-4

Page 1: ...of Construction 4 Accessories 4 Principals of Operation 5 Close on increasing 5 Open on increasing 6 Adjustment Procedure 7 Deadband Setting 8 Bias Adjustment 9 Range Adjustment 10 Section Page Chang...

Page 2: ...n ac tuator The HPP 4 design positioner represents Becker s commitment to continuos development of new products and updating of existing products to maximize their performance while re taining simple...

Page 3: ...High Gain Systems Power plant feeds and other similar systems require fast stroking speed in order to satisfy re quired gain of the system The VB 250 Volume Boosters are applied based upon actuator s...

Page 4: ...Acting Close on loss of signal Connections All Ports N P T Action Direct and Reverse Acting Field reversible Performance Resolution 0 2 Hysteresis 1 0 Flow Capacity CV 1 5 Steady State Consumption See...

Page 5: ...ts in the lower seat being pushed into the lower nozzle due to an imbalance in the beam forces At the same time the top seat moves away from the top nozzle This increases the pressure in the cylinder...

Page 6: ...seat being pushed into the upper nozzle due to an imbalance in the beam forces At the same time the bottom seat moves away from the bottom nozzle This increases the pressure in the cylinder top while...

Page 7: ...s im perative that adequate supply gas pres sure be supplied to the VRP CH in or der to ensure proper operation of the system and all accessories 2 Adjust the adjustable orifices The adjustable orific...

Page 8: ...nce Pressure equations HPP 4 Discharge to PRESSURE SYS TEM NO Volume Boosters Pc Pd 0 4 Ps Pd Equation 1a HPP 4 Discharge to Atmosphere NO Volume Boosters Pc 0 4 Ps Equation 1 b Deadband Setting 1 Tur...

Page 9: ...her rais ing the spring retainer or screwing the bias adjustment stud into the in dicator bar or tail rod Note the two jam nuts tightened against one an other to adjust the length of the stud When pro...

Page 10: ...the HPP 4 starts valve movement until the end of the valve stroke and full pressure differential across the cylinder output gauges 1 After setting the bias for the start of the valve travel continue...

Page 11: ...til the desired range provides full or zero output pressure 4 If the desired range is not achieved after making the above adjust ments readjust the bias per the previous instructions to allow proper r...

Page 12: ...i tioner 2 Remove the range spring item 4 at both ends and those items connecting it to the rod item 23 and the posi 3 Remove the positioner from the bracket item 18 The tubing and fittings on each si...

Page 13: ...tered before tightening the spring cartridge 3 For open on increasing positioner Remove the washer and jam nut from the adjusting screw in the bias spring Stroke Close on Increasing Open on Increasin...

Page 14: ...e the positioner nozzles may not be adjusted properly See the adjust ment instructions to calculate the correct balance pressure Reduce the output pressures by turning the drum in the direction of inc...

Page 15: ...send one cylinder output gauge to full power gas Refer to Procedure 7 note pages 9 Adjustment Procedure 6 __________ Check response of HPP 4 positioner Varying input signal 1 4 psig should produce cy...

Page 16: ...gm 25 1213 11 12 13 1 8 Roll Pin SS 98 2950 14 8 32 x 1 SHCS 98 3144 15 Beam Block 25 1086 16 Outside piston 25 1018 17 3 16 x 1 2 Roll Pin SS 98 3089 18 1 4 20 x 2 1 2 HHCS 98 3180 19 Gauge Manifold...

Page 17: ...HPP 4 Positioner Parts List HPP 4 17 September 1999...

Page 18: ...HPP 4 Positioner Appendix HPP 4 18 September 1999...

Page 19: ...HPP 4 19 September 1999 HPP 4 Positioner Appendix...

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