Chapter 1.  Structure of the Control System
1-1.  Introduction
This control valve operates by receiving 4-20 mA DC or 20-100 kPa signals and is driven by 
140-490 kPa clean supply air.  
Figure 1-1 illustrates a typical control valve system.
Host control system
Air supply system
Air supply
Pressure regulator
with air lter
4–20 mA DC signal
AVP300
Figure 1-1. Control System
This manual contains operating instructions for a model AGVB/AGVM top-guided single-
seated control valve. For details on positioners, refer to the user’s manuals below.
• Pneumatic single-acting valve positioner (model HTP):  
document No. OM2-8310-0200
• Pneumatic single-acting valve positioner (model VPE):  
document No. OM2-8310-0410
• Smart valve positioner (model AVP300/301/302 (integral type)):  
document No. CM2-AVP300-2001
• Smart valve positioner (model AVP200/201/202 (remote type)):  
document No. CM2-AVP300-2001
• Smart valve positioner (model AVP701/702):  
document No. CM2-AVP702-2001
• Smart valve positioner (with fieldbus)(model AVP703):  
document No. CM2-AVP703-2001
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