Badger Meter SRD/SRI Valve Positioners User Manual

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The interval can be configured between 1…30 % . The Setpoint Change is limited to 30% to ensure that the valve cannot be

accidentally fully closed . The value is preset to 10% .
Max. Wait Time for Position Change
The Maximum Wait Time for Position Change is the time in Seconds how long the positioner will keep the Setpoint Change

active . If the valve is not stuck, the positioner will perform the setpoint change and return back to the fully open 100%

position immediately . In the case the valve should have a sluggish reaction, be sticky or stuck then the positioner will

continue to apply the Setpoint Change as long as the configured Maximum Wait Time for Position Change . If after that time the

valve doesn’t move, the positioner will discontinue the test and execute the Testing Status: Error .
The interval can be configured between 1 to 600 seconds . The value is preset to 10 seconds .
Testing Status

Not Done

A Partial Stroke Test has not been executed yet .
Running

Test has been started and is in progress .
Restricted

Test is restricted . Either the valve is in control or the valve is not fully open (100%) .
OK

Test performed OK . The ESD capabilities have been tested and showed that the valve is not stuck . The valve would move if a

safety system would close the valve .
Error

Test showed Error . The ESD capabilities cannot be guaranteed . The valve is stuck and cannot move . The valve needs to be

inspected immediately!

Message

Status

Description / Explanation

Recommended Action

Partial Stroke

Testing

The Partial Stroke Testings allows to

evaluate if an Emergency Shutdown

Device (ESD) will operate in case of a

safety shutdown .

The Partial Stroke Test can be found under the Configuration/

Partial Stroke . This is where the Test can be configured and

activated . The Testing Status shows the evaluation of the test .

Testing Status

Good

Not Done

A Partial Stroke Test has not been executed yet .

Good

Running

Test has been started and is in progress .

Local Operation

Restricted

Test is restricted . Either the valve is in control or the valve is

not fully open (100%) .

Good

OK

Test performed OK . The ESD capabilities have been tested

and showed that the valve is not stuck . The valve would move

if a safety system would close the valve .

Fault / Device

Failure

Error

Test showed Error . The ESD capabilities cannot be

guaranteed . The valve is stuck and cannot move . The valve

needs to be inspected immediately!

Configuration / Parameter

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