Troubleshooting, Worcester controls – Flowserve 90 Series Feedback Potentiometer User Manual

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5. TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem

Possible Cause(s)

Solution

Indicates backwards

Green and purple wires reversed

Check wiring per Section 2.

Reverse-acting actuator

Reverse green and purple wires.
Recalibrate potentiometer per Section 3.

Indication not consistent

Gears slipping

Check gear tooth engagement (approximately

Z\zn").

Pinion gear set screw loose

Recalibrate and tighten set screw.

Indication not correct

Potentiometer needs to be calibrated

Calibrate potentiometer per Section 3.

M.A.S. shaft turned more than 90 degrees

Recalibrate for new quadrant.

4-20 mA output not

Power supply not connected

Check/connect power supply.

operating properly

Board not calibrated

Complete calibration procedure per Section 4.

Wiring not correct

Recheck wiring per Section 2.

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