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AP Pneumatic PositionerAP Positioner shown direct mounted on a Kinetrol 07 Actuator

NAMUR Discrete Version

Kinetrol Discrete High Flow Version

Kinetrol Non-Hazardous I/P

Switch Box Version

47(1.85")

124 DIA(4.88" DIA)

SIG

NA

L

K I N E T RO L

106

(4.2

")20

(0.7

8")

Conduit EntryISO M20 x 1.5ANSI 1/2 -14 NPS

Explosion Proof I/P Version

Key Features• FAST, SMOOTH AND ACCURATE

RESPONSEFrom stepless cam drive and proportionalspool valve.

• UNIVERSAL APPLICATIONMount on any quarter - turn or linearactuator, single or double acting, in anyorientation. Adjustable span may be setanywhere within the 100° range.

• HIGH FLOW / GAIN VERSIONS93 nl/min (3.3 scfm), 283 nl/min (10 scfm)and 764 nl/min (27 scfm) models areavailable.

• INTEGRAL OPTIONS – EASILYRETROFITTED MODULES– two wire 4–20mA angle retransmit insideenclosure– mechanical or inductive position indicationswitches (for general and hazardous areas)in IP65 box– general and hazardous area 4–20mA I/Pconverter modules (intrinsically safe andNEMA 7 explosion proof options available)– high visibility Clear Cone angle monitor onpositioner and switch box versions– DIN plug for external retransmitconnection– High Temperature seals for 100°Cambient applications.

• SIMPLE, TIME SAVING FIELD SETUPEasy calibration and quick reversal ofrotational sense without special tools oradditional parts. Fast change of responsecharacteristic cams.

• COMPACT AND ROBUST METALHOUSINGWeatherproof sealed and epoxy painted forharsh industrial environments.

• ATEX CATEGORY 1 APPROVALUp to Category 1 approval on most versions,Category 2 approval on some others(Actuators also approved).

• PROVEN FORCE BALANCE SYSTEMEmploying unique straight - linemechanism – minimising wear, backlashand friction. Positioning is unaffected bysupply pressure fluctuations.

• VISUAL POSITION INDICATIONExternal pointer / scale or high visibilityClear Cone angle monitor plus internalangle scale for field setup.

• INSTALLATION FLEXIBILITYMount on any actuator using VDI / VDE3845 NAMUR drive, or Kinetrol malesquare, with mounting brackets, or directmount (with integral porting) to Kinetrolactuators.

• VIBRATION AND SHOCK RESISTANTLow mass spool and robust mechanismprovide 4G / 1OOHz industrial vibrationtolerance in any attitude.

• ADAPTATIONS AND ACCESSORIESConsult Kinetrol for:– split range or customized cams– special failure modes eg fail-freeze– filters, regulators and gauges– mounting kits for rotary / linear drives.

DIMENSIONS

SPECIFICATION

GaugePort G1/8(1/8 NPT)

137.5 (5.41")

68 (2.7") 55 (2.2")

129.

5 (5

.1")

170

(6.7

")

External PortG1/4(1/4 NPT)

18 (0.7")46

(1.78")

11.5

(0.4

5")

16 (0.63")

Angle Retransmit:ISO/DIN models M16 conduit entryANSI models 3/8 NPSOptional DIN plug if required

*55 (2.2") 22 (0.86")

Signal pressurePort G1/8(1/4 NPT)

Air SupplyPort G1/4(1/4 NPT)

External PortG1/4(1/4 NPT)

ActuatorModel

*AdditionalAdaptor Dim.

AdditionalAdaptor Weight

12, 14 & 15 15.5 (0.61") 0.56 kg / 1.21 lbs

177

(6.9

6")

71(2

.79"

)76

(2.9

9")

External Port:G3/8 (3/8 NPT)

9.53/9.48 A/F (0.375/0.373")Adjustable

Inlet Port:G3/8 (3/8 NPT)

Exhaust Port:G3/8 (3/8 NPT) fittedwith regular silencers.

External Port:G3/8 (3/8 NPT)

13 (0

.51"

)

Mount Holes sameas Namur discrete

4.954.8536

.0

15.0

4.0

Ø

Ø 11.5

4.0

A/F

4 Mount Holes:M6 x 5 deepequi-spacedon 50 PCD 132 (5.19")

88Ø(3.46")

Air Supply

DIN plugoption

M16 Conduit Entry(3/8-18 NPS)

210

(8.2

7")

91.0

(3.5

8")

47(1

.85"

)

Note: Where drawing information is not given - it is the same as the direct mount version

195

(7.6

8") A

P &

MP

190

(7.5

") H

P

M20 x 1.5(1/2 NPT)

112

(4.4

1")

Air Supply Instrument quality (dry, clean, oil free) 3.5 to 7.0 bar, 50 psi to 100 psi standard. Consult Kinetrol for low pressure application.

Signal 3 – 15 psi (0.2 – 1.0 bar) standard. Consult Kinetrol for split range, 6 – 30 psi etc.

Control Response 0 – 90° linear output standard. Consult Kinetrol for other characteristic cam options.

Sensitivity Better than 0.7% of span

Hysteresis Better than 0.7% of span

Deviation from linearity Less than 1.0% of span

Flow rates AP: 3.3 scfm ( 93 nl/min) @5.5 bar MP: 10.0 scfm (283 nl/min) @5.5 bar HP: 27.0 scfm (764 nl/min) @5.5 bar

Operating temperature -20° to 80°C standardrange -20° to 100°C High Temperature -40° to 80°C Low Temperature

Weight 2.8 kg / 6.2 lb

Materials: Case and cover – zinc alloySpool and liner – stainless steelDiaphragm – reinforced polyurethane (standard) – fluorocarbon rubber (High Temperature) – silicone rubber (Low Temperature)Feedback spring – steel

Finish Epoxy stove enamel

Enclosure rating IP54

Output torque Same as double acting or spring return actuator. When controlling fast movement of inertia loads contact Kinetrol.

Vibration tolerance 4G, 100Hz

I/P converter options Non-hazardous Supply pressure 4 – 5.5 bar (60 – 80 psi)

Hazardous area optionsAtex AP without A/R or switches – Ex II 1G IIC T4 c (-20°C ≤ Ta ≤ +80°C) AP with A/R and/or switches – Ex II 1 G Ex ia IIC T4 Ga (-20°C ≤ Ta ≤+80°C) I/P intrinsically safe – Ex II 1G Ex ia IIC T4 Ta=-55ºC to +85ºC I/P flameproof – Ex II 2G Ex d IIB+H2 T6 Ta=-40ºC to +75ºC – Ex II 2D Ex tD A21 IP65 T85ºC Ta=-40ºC to +75ºC

I/P FM & CSA approved options FM – Class 1 Division 1 explosion proof groups B, C, D intrinsically safe groups A, B, C, D, E, F, G CSA – Class 1 Division 1 explosion groups B, C, G

®

AP Pneumatic Positioner

The AP pneumatic positioner combines the smoothness and accuracy of Kinetrol’sproven mechanical positioner technology (using a proportional spool valve driven bya simple, accurate and robust force balance mechanism) with new advances inconvenience and simplicity of use, derived from the unique innovative design bothof the internal mechanism and of the overall package.The result is a positioner with unparalleled performance and real industrialrobustness, sweet and easy to calibrate and characterize, and adaptable to thewhole range of applications with its unbeatable list of options – highflow valves, direct mount or industry standard discrete mounthousings, 4-20mA angle retransmit, limit switches, Clear Coneposition monitor and I/P convertors (either simple or withvarious explosion proof options).

AIRFLOW CHANGEOVER BLOCK –allows selection of direction in which positionermoves (for direct mount models).

AP Pneumatic Positioner LID – shown with optional Clear Cone sealed anglemonitor. Epoxy coated die–cast metal held on by fourcaptive screws gives quick access to the interior.

SPOOL VALVE– highly reliable,all metal, 5 portproportionalvalve controlsthe air flow.Three versions,with differentflowrates, areeasilyinterchangeable.

INTERCHANGEABLE PORTPLATES – easily convertible fordifferent flow rate options.

3–TERMINAL DIN PLUG – retrofittable option availablefor 4-20mA angle retransmit. Allows fully externalconnection with rapid connect/disconnect capability.

GAUGE PORT –as standard.

EXHAUST SNUBBER SCREWS – allow travel speed reduction downto 1/3 x full speed, independently in each direction, by screwing in torestrict exhaust air flow.

INTERNAL ANGLE SCALE – with adjustable indicator foreasy field calibration.

SPAN ADJUSTMENT –quick and easythumbwheel setting withslotted locking screw.

UNIT IDENTIFICATION – eachpositioner carries a unique serialnumber and is CE marked.

ZERO ADJUSTMENT – quick and easy thumbwheelsetting with slotted locking screw.

STRAIGHT–LINE MECHANISM –unique geometry allows cw/ccwchange over by simple cam inversion.

FEEDBACK POT DRIVE – zero backlash,proven trouble free for life.

OPTIONAL ANGLE RETRANSMIT CIRCUIT –externally powered (8–30v DC) linear 4-20mAfeedback, rangeable down to 30º for full4-20mA span. Easily accessible zero and spanadjustment.

FEEDBACK SHAFT –innovative colletconnection permits quick–fit/release of the actuatorinterface and eliminatesbacklash.

FEEDBACK CAM –quick and easyreversal (for rotationalsense handing) orreplacement (tochange the responsecharacteristic) of thecam is facilitated by aspring loadedretention device.

ACTUATOR INTERFACE– options include NAMURstandard (shown), Kinetrolmale square or Kinetroldirect mount femalesquare. Quick externalconversion allows bracketmounting to any rotary orlinear actuator.

SEALING CAP

CARRIER PLATE ASSEMBLIES – integratedassemblies carrying the feedback shaft and camplus angle retransmit drive and pot (when specified).Easily removed for conversion or maintenance.

ENCLOSURE – robust die-cast metal withtough corrosion-resistant epoxy coating andO-ring sealing. Layout gives easy access toall adjustments on removal of lid.

90° MotionFeedback Shaft

Feedback Cam

Spool Valve

ZeroAdjuster

FlexibleDiaphragm

FeedbackSpring

RangeAdjuster

Force BalanceLever

ToActuator

Exhaust

Supply

SignalPressure3-15psi

FeedbackLinkage

SCHEMATIC FUNCTIONALDIAGRAM

SiliconeSilicone

**

**

**

*

*

*

ATEX approval

SG

* Not available with

pp

X=XBox MountC=Clear Cone MonitorA=Clear Cone Monitor - ATEX

ActuatorModel05 - 30

ORDERING CODES

OPERATING PRINCIPLES• The AP positioner is designed to drive a

rotary or linear actuator to a position set bya 3-15 psi (0.2 - 1.0 bar) signal and hold itthere until the signal changes.

When a signal pressure is applied to thediaphragm it moves the force balance leverclockwise against the tension of thefeedback spring. This moves the spoolvalve, supplying air pressure to one side ofthe actuator while exhausting trapped airfrom the other side. The feedback shaftfollows the movement of the actuator andturns the cam counter clockwise, pushingthe cam follower and increasing the tensionon the feedback spring until it balances theforce on the diaphragm and moves thespool valve to its central ‘hold’ position.

The relationship between the input signaland desired position (the ‘characteristic’) isdetermined by the cam profile. A linear 3-15psi (0.2 - 1.0 bar) signal / 0-90° outputmovement cam is standard. Split range, fastopening, equal percentage or customizedcharacteristic cams are available.

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RETRANSMIT POT – high qualityconductive plastic servo–type with ballbearings. Proven long life and highprecision.