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IM-P703-05 

CTLS Issue 3

EP6 Positioner 

EP6 Positioner 

Quick Start Guide

IM-P703-05 

CTLS Issue 3

© Copyright 2021 

Side view shown 

for clarity

This guide covers only a brief description of installation and maintenance for Spiratrol and QL valves. 

For detailed installation, operations, maintenance including safety, precautions, and warnings, please 

refer to our official instruction manual at www.spiraxsarco.com (IM-P703-02 or IM-P703-04 (ATEX)).

EP6 is Electro-Pneumatic Positioner that accurately controls valve stroke in response to an input signal of 4-20mA from the controller.

Explosion Proof Warning 

(Only for explosion proof type positioners) 

Please ensure the unit is being used and installed in conformity with local, regional, and national explosion proof 

regulations. 
1. Explosion proof type of cables and gaskets should be used, when explosion gases are present at the installation 

site. Wiring should be carried out in accordance with IEC 60364 or equivalent.   

2. Power should be turned off completely when opening product's cover. When opening the cover, ensure that there 

is no power remaining in any electrical parts nearby. 

3. Flameproof enclosure type positioner has 2 ports for power connection. Explosion proof type wires and packing 

should be used. Blind plug is required when any port is not being used. 

4. Ring terminal with surface area of more than 1.25 mm

2

 with M4 spring washer should be used to connect the power. 

5. For external ground terminal, ring terminal with surface area of more than 5.5 mm2 should be used. 
6. There is risk of explosion due to static electricity charge. Static electricity charge may develop when cleaning the 

product with a dry cloth. It is imperative to avoid static electricity charge in the hazardous environment. If cleaning 

the surface of the product is needed, must use a damp cloth. 

7.

To meet explosion-proof marking information and ingress protection of IP66, use certified Ex-cable glands and 

Ex-plugs. 

8. If you need additional information about the dimensions of the flameproof joints, contact Spirax Sarco directly.
9. The electric valve positioner must be connected in series with a fuse with a rated current not higher than 62 mA, a 

breaking capacity above 1500A, and a rated voltage not less than the working voltage of the product. 

10. The cable entry must be equipped with a cable entry device, which must be an Ex cable entry device approved 

by the explosion-proof inspection agency (For NEPSI - according to the requirements of GB3836.1-2010 and 

GB3836.2-2010) and meet the requirements of the product explosion-proof mark, and the installation of the cable 

entry device, user must follow its instructions.

1.1 Linear positioner

1. Installation

1.1.1 

Assemble the feedback pin locator and feedback pin to the actuator coupling firmly

Mounting 

positions

Pin locator 

marking

Valve 

stroke

MTG

 kit

Feedback pin 

locator direction

Central

N/A

20

EY1

30
50

EY2

70

Left hand 

side

D

20

UY3

A

30

B

50

UY1

E

70

Summary of Contents for EP6

Page 1: ... M4 spring washer should be used to connect the power 5 For external ground terminal ring terminal with surface area of more than 5 5 mm2 should be used 6 There is risk of explosion due to static electricity charge Static electricity charge may develop when cleaning the product with a dry cloth It is imperative to avoid static electricity charge in the hazardous environment If cleaning the surface...

Page 2: ... the bolting positions of the upper and lower brackets to be fastened depending on the actuator s stem height And then assemble the positioner with the brackets by using M6 bolts washers and nuts 1 2 3 Make sure that the center of positioner s main shaft is well aligned with the center of actuator s stem 1 2 4 Tighten the positioner and bracket taking into account the alignment described in step 3...

Page 3: ...2 117 91 8 8 85 45 7 4 ø6 1 Move upward at pneumatic failure Reverse action Note For central mount reverse the span lever Direct action Note For central mount reverse the span lever Supply When increasing input signal DA actuator Move downward at pneumatic failure RA actuator When increasing input signal Supply Span Direct action Note For central mount reverse the span lever Reverse action Note Fo...

Page 4: ...ouble actuator When increasing input signal Direct action Note For central mount reverse the Span lever Supply Span When increasing input signal Reverse action Note For central mount reverse the Span lever Supply Ground M4 Spare bolt M4 Ground M4 Ground Black Red Controller AO DCS PLC sourcing output card 2 2 2 Piping and cam direction setting for rotary double actuator Span Cam Bearing Supply Dir...

Page 5: ...ssure does not exceed the rated pressure level of the actuator before the switch is loosened toward M 4 3 3 After using the Manual function return the auto manual switch to Auto 4 1 Adjustment Zero Point Set input signal at 4mA or 20mA as the initial current then rotate the adjust wheel of zero setting unit upward or downward to set actuator s zero point Please refer to the figure below Lock screw...

Page 6: ... 2004 Issue of EC Type examination certificate EPS21ATEX 1 035X Additional information ATEX coding II 2G Ex db mb IIB T5 Gb 0 Ta 20 C to 60 C On behalf of Spirax Sarco Ltd M Sadler Cheltenham 2021 06 24 GNP234 EU C 01 issue 2 EN Name and address of the manufacturer or his authorised representative EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Apparatus model Product 0 0 0 Product Integrity Compliance Manager place...

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