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Series 71 – Modulating Controller - Electric Actuator
Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual
Potentiometer Adjustment
If a feedback potentiometer fault occurs the issue is due to the
potentiometer settings This routine will allow the customer to quickly adjust
the potentiometer back into the proper range
Place the unit in manual mode
Actuate to the fully closed position
Loosen the potentiometer gear set screw (mm hex key)
Use a No flat head screwdriver to adjust the potentiometer through
the center of the gear
a If the set screw is loosened properly the potentiometer should
adjust without turning the potentiometer gear
Adjust potentiometer just above the fault set point
a You may need to first adjust so that you see the fault
Hold the screwdriver in place and ensure that any slip in the gear does
not turn the fault LED back on
a If the fault activates adjust the potentiometer slightly more
Tighten the potentiometer gear setscrew (See S IOM for torque)
Operate unit to the fully open position and ensure that the feedback
potentiometer fault does not activate
If the fault activates in the fully open position check that the full open
and full closed cams are set correctly and repeat from step
Recalibrate the actuator