Instruction Manual
D200138X012
3582, 582i, and 3583
January 2013
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Table 2. Specifications for Fisher 3583 Valve Stem Position Transmitters
Input Signal
105 mm (4.125 inches) of valve stem travel;
adjustable to obtain full output signal with lesser
stem travels
Output Signal
Type:
J
0.2 to 1.0 bar (3 to 15 psig) or
J
0.4 to 2.0
bar (6 to 30 psig) pneumatic pressure
Action:
Field‐reversible between direct and reverse
Output Bellows Pressure Rating
See table 9 for minimum and maximum pressure
ratings (allowable input signal) for each available
range spring
Supply Pressure
Recommended:
0.3 bar (5 psi) above upper limit of
output signal range
Maximum:
2.4 bar (35 psig) or pressure rating of
connected equipment, whichever is lower
Supply Medium:
Air or natural gas
Maximum Steady‐State Air Consumption
1.4 bar (20 psig) Supply:
0.38 normal m
3
/hr
(14.0 scfh)
2.0 bar (30 psig) Supply:
0.48 normal m
3
/hr
(18.0 scfh)
2.4 bar (35 psig) Supply:
0.54 normal m
3
/hr
(20.0 scfh)
Reference Accuracy
±
1 percent of output signal span
Operating Influence
Output signal changes 1.67 percent per bar
(0.23 percent per 2 psig) change in supply pressure
Operative Ambient Temperature Limits
Standard Construction
3583:
-40 to +71
_
C (-40 to +160
_
F)
High‐Temperature Construction
3583C only:
-18 to +104
_
C (0 to +220
_
F)
Hazardous Area Classification
3583 valve stem position transmitters comply with
the requirements of ATEX Group II Category 2 Gas
and Dust
Pressure Connections
Supply and output pressure connections are 1/4 NPT
internal
Maximum Valve Stem Travel
105 mm (4.125 inches); adjustable to obtain full
output signal with lesser stem travels
Cam
Linear
Approximate Weight
2.5 kg (5.5 pounds)
NOTE: Specialized instrument terms are defined in ANSI/ISA Standard 51.1 -
Process Instrument Terminology.
1. The pressure and temperature limits in this document and any applicable standard or code limitation should not be exceeded.
2. Natural gas should contain no more than 20 ppm of H
2
S.
3. Normal m
3
/hr—normal cubic meters per hour (0
_
C and 1.01325 bar, absolute); Scfh—Standard cubic feet per hour (60
_
F and 14.7 psia).
Table 3. Fisher 582i Electro‐Pneumatic Converter
(1)
EMC Summary Results—Immunity
Port
Phenomenon
Basic Standard
Test Level
Performance
Criteria
(2)
Enclosure
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
IEC 61000‐4‐2
4 kV contact
8 kV air
A
Radiated EM field
IEC 61000‐4‐3
80 to 1000 MHz @ 10V/m with 1 kHz AM at 80%
1400 to 2000 MHz @ 3V/m with 1 kHz AM at 80%
2000 to 2700 MHz @ 1V/m with 1 kHz AM at 80%
A
Rated power frequency magnetic field
IEC 61000‐4‐8
60 A/m at 50 Hz
A
I/O
signal/control
Burst (fast transients)
IEC 61000‐4‐4
1 kV
A
Surge
IEC 61000‐4‐5
1 kV (line to ground only, each)
B
Conducted RF
IEC 61000‐4‐6
150 kHz to 80 MHz at 3 Vrms
A
Specification limit =
±
1% of span
1. The information contained in the table also applies to the 3582i positioner.
2. A = No degradation during testing. B = Temporary degradation during testing, but is self‐recovering.
