Vii. trouble shooting guide – Cashco 9540R P/P User Manual
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VII.
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
1.
Actuator does not respond to applied input signal.
Possible Causes
Remedies
A.
Amplifier defective
A1. Replace amplifier (See VI.C.).
B.
Pneumatic connections reversed
B1. Check connections.
C.
Feedback lever not tightened
C1. Screw feedback lever tight (See III.D.9.).
D.
Stroke factor lever is loose on the shaft
D1. Tighten shaft.
E.
Positioner mounted on the wrong side
E1. Check mounting side in accordance with table in Section III.
F.
Changeover plate in the wrong direction
F1. Check setting in accordance with table in Section III.
2.
Output pressure does not reach its maximum.
Possible Causes
Remedies
A.
Amplifier throttle dirty
A1. Remove and clean throttle (See VI.B.).
B.
Supply air too low
B1. Check supply air pressure.
C.
Flappers not parallel with nozzles
C1. Align flappers (See VI.A.3.d.-f.).
D.
Supply air filter dirty
D1. Replace filter.
3.
Actuator moves to end position.
Possible Causes
Remedies
A.
Positioner mounted on wrong side
A1. Check mounting side in accordance with table in Section III.
B.
Feedback lever not tightened
B1. Tighten feedback lever.
C.
Stroke factor lever loose on shaft
C1. Tighten shaft (See III.B.).
4.
Unstable behavior; non-steady state in control loop.
Possible Causes
Remedies
A.
Amplification too high
A1. Reduce amplification.
B.
Gland friction on the valve too high
B1. Loosen gland packing somewhat or replace.
C.
Mislocated Cam
C1. Loosen cam and relocate follower out of “valley” and
higher up on lobe.
5.
Stroke range cannot be adjusted.
P
ossible Causes
Remedies
A.
Wrong range spring
A1. Replace range spring (See IV.D.).
B.
Positioner does not completely reduce
B1. Check supply air pressure.
pressure
B2. Check amplification.
B3. Adjust clearance between nozzle and flapper.
6.
Positioner makes “buzzing” noise.
Possible Causes
Remedies
A.
Wrong action setting
A1. Check the position of the bypass switch and the action.
Change as required.
SECTION VII