Introduction
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Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual
ES-09373-1
Introduction
August 17, 2022
Introduction
The PD100 Smart valve positioner is IP66 rated and designed to operate in the
harshest environmental conditions. Proportional air consumption and fast response
contribute to efficient operation and the device is unaffected by vibration.
The PD100 is compact and can be installed on rotary or linear actuators and is used
in single or double acting actuator applications. It is powered directly by the control
current loop from 4 to 20mA.
The Ex version is certified as non-incendive (Ex n) and indicated for installation in
potentially explosive atmospheres of flammable gases and vapors in Class I, Div 2
environments.
1.1
General Notes
The positioner leaves the factory with default settings and must be installed and
configured following the information in this manual. In addition, special care must be
taken during transport, storage, operation and maintenance according to industrial
standards and in compliance with technical regulations.
This manual contains the information necessary for the proper use of the positioner.
It is intended for qualified and authorized technicians who have received applicable
training or have general knowledge in the field.
Knowledge and technical application of the safety instructions and warnings in this
manual are of utmost importance for risk-free mounting and commissioning. This will
ensure safety during operation and maintenance of the product.
This manual is not an integral part of the delivery of the positioner and is subject to
change without notice. The manual is available for download on our website at www.
emerson.com
For the sake of clarity, the manual does not contain all the detailed information on all
versions of the product described, nor does it refer to all possible cases of installation,
operation, maintenance and use in systems. If you need additional information
or if problems arise that are not mentioned in this documentation, please ask our
application engineering department for the necessary information.
Special attention must be paid to the warning texts. These texts are specially marked
by their symbols. See Section 1.6 - Warning symbols used in this manual
1.2
Proper Use
The PD100 positioners are electro-pneumatic position controllers intended for
positioning rotary or linear final control elements and may only be used for the
applications described in the instruction manual or in its data sheet.
The positioner was developed in accordance with the current safety standards. Before
field installation, make sure you have the correct positioner for your environment.