CAUTION
Adhere to the following instructions before working on the control valve and when
attaching the positioner
Danger of injury.
• Prior to working on the control valve, you must move the actuator and the process valve into
a completely pressureless state. Proceed as follows:
– Depressurize the actuator chambers.
– Switch o the supply pressure PZ.
– Secure the process valve.
• Make sure that the actuator has reached the pressureless state.
• If you interrupt the supply pressure PZ to the positioner, the pressureless position can only
be reached after a certain waiting time.
• When mounting, adhere strictly to the following order to avoid injuries or mechanical
damage to the positioner/mounting kit:
– Mount the positioner mechanically.
– Electric connection.
– Connect supply pressure PZ.
– Commission the positioner.
NOTICE
Torque with NPT screwed gland
Device damage. The maximum torque of the cable gland must not be exceeded.
• To avoid damage to the device, the NPT adapter must be held in place while the NPT gland
is screwed into the NPT adapter. Refer to the section "Technical specications > Mechanical
construction (Page63)" for the torque value.
4.1.1 Proper mounting
NOTICE
Incorrect mounting
The device can be damaged, destroyed, or its functionality impaired through improper
mounting.
• Before installing ensure there is no visible damage to the device.
• Make sure that process connectors are clean, and suitable gaskets and glands are used.
• Mount the device using suitable tools. Refer to the information in Technical specications
(Page61).
Installing/mounting
4.1Basic safety notes
SIPART PS100
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