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480 Series Actuators

Fisherr 480 Series Yokeless Piston Actuators

Fisher 480 Series actuators (figure 1) are yokeless piston actuators that are used in either throttling or on-off applications with ball valves, butterfly valves, louvers, dampers, and rheostats. They require pneumatic pressure loading from double-acting positioners (Fisher 3570) or from on-off loading and unloading devices.

Features
D Actuator VersatilityActuator with or without positioners and snubbers is available in an assortment of sizes, stroking speeds, thrusts, and travels to handle most control requirements. D Compact DesignYokeless construction permits a low-profile assembly by allowing close coupling to the control device; either through a bracket or, with some versions, by direct mounting on a bonnet flange. D Wide Range Supply Pressure CapabilityThe cylinder (and 3570 positioner if used) can operate with supply pressures as low as 2.4 bar (35 psig) or as high as 10.3 bar (150 psig). D Long StrokeActuators have maximum rated travels of up to 206 mm (8.125 inches). D Positioner VersatilityPositioner/actuator action is easily reversed in the field with no additional parts. Positioner sensitivity, travel span, and travel starting point are factory set and need to be reset only if operating conditions have changed or if the positioner has been reversed. See figure 2.

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Figure 1. Fisher 480-15 Piston Actuator

Actuator Frequency Response

Figure 4 shows how various size actuators respond when the input supply pressure is cycled at small amplitude (3 to 5 percent) and increasing frequency. Assume the cycling supply pressure and the movement of the actuator rod are represented by sine waves. As the actuator rod is forced to move faster, its motion begins to fall behind the input in both time (shown as phase lag) and amplitude (shown as normalized gain). Both of these parameters are affected by the inertia of the actuator and, consequently, changes are more pronounced in the larger constructions.

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480 Series Actuator Specifications
Available Configurations See the Actuator Configurations section. Cylinder Pressure Maximum Allowable:(4) 10.3 bar (150 psig) Required to Produce a Given Thrust: See figure 3. Minimum Recommended: Valves with low torque requirements (2.4 bar [35 psig]); all other valves (3.4 bar [50 psig]) Maximum Supply Source Consumption With Positioner and Constant Input Signal: 0.54 normal m3/hr(1) (20 scfh(1)) of air at 6.9 bar (100 psig) Without Positioner: Depends on cylinder volume and supply pressure. Travel Information Maximum Rated Travels, All 480 Series actuators with Linear Output: See table 1. Travel Stops Available for 480 Series actuators with 105 mm (4.125 inch ) Maximum Rated Travels: See table 1 Thrust Information See figure 3 Torque Output 480, 480-15, and 480-16 (for butterfly valves): Contact your Emerson Process Management sales office Stroking Speeds See table 1 Operative Ambient Temperature(2)

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With Nitrile O-Rings: 46 to 80_C ( 50 to 175_F) With Fluorocarbon O-Rings (Optional):(3) 18 to 149_C (0 to 300_F) Actuator Size and Piston Size See table 1 Pressure Connections Standard is 1/4 NPT. For larger sizes, contact your Emerson Process Management sales office. Construction Materials Actuator:
Part Cylinder and Piston Piston Rod Extension Cylinder Seal Bushings O-Rings Aluminum SST, Chrome Plated Brass Nitrile or Fluorocarbon Material

Linkage Connections and Mounting Information See figures 8, 9, 10, and 11 Options
J 376 Series trip valve system to fail actuator J up or J down or J lock in last position J TopWorxt DXP M21GNEB electrical valve

stem position switch J Micro-Switch limit switches

1. Normal m3/hr. normal cubic meters per hour (0_C and 1.01325 bar, absolute); Scfh standard cubic feet per hour (60_F and 14.7 psia). 2. These terms are defined in ANSI/ISA Standard S51.1 3. Without snubber. If this actuator has a snubber, the temperature specification is the same for the nitrile version. 4. The pressure limits in this bulletin and any applicable standard or code limitation for actuator should not be exceeded.

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Pressure Connections Vent: 3/8 NPT All Others: 1/4 NPT

3570 Actuator Specifications

Available Configurations 3570: Valve positioner with two relays and three pressure gauges for monitoring input signal and output pressures to the top and underside of the actuator piston 3570C: Similar to 3570 except that the positioner is equipped with automotive tire valves instead of pressure gauges. The valves can be used for clip-on test pressures gauges. The relay nozzles on these positioners are locked in place with locknuts to resist unwanted nozzle movement due to vibration Input Signal Standard Ranges: 0.2 to 1.0 bar (3 to 15 psig) or 0.4 to 2.0 bar (6 to 30 psig) Split Ranges: Typically uses one half of standard range when two control valves are operated by one input signal from a single controller. Optional Ranges: As required within the limits of the bellows Bellows Pressure Rating Standard Bellows: 3.4 bar (50 psig) Optional Bellows: 6.2 bar (90 psig) Supply Pressure Maximum: 10.3 bar (150 psig) Minimum: 2.4 bar (35 psig) Output Signal Type: Pneumatic pressure as required by the actuator Action: Field reversible between direct and reverse (see table 2) Hysteresis(1,2) 0.15% of total stroke or instrument pressure span Resolution(1,2) 0.2% of instrument pressure span Repeatability(1,2) 0.3% of instrument pressure span Frequency Response(1,2)

Pressure Indications 3570C: Tire valves accept standard pressure gauge chucks 3570: See table below
Type of Indication Positioner input signal gauge Cylinder supply pressure gauge Number Used 1 0 Standard Gauge Range bar (psig) 0 to 2.1 (0 to 30) or 0 to 4.1 (0 to 60) 0 to 11.0 (0 to 160)

Static Air Consumption(3) 0.56 normal m3/hr (20 scfh) with 6.9 bar (100 psig) supply pressure

Operative Ambient Temperature(1,2) With Nitrile O-Rings: 34 to 79_C ( 30 to 175_F) With Fluorocarbon O-Rings (Optional):(3) 18 to 149_C (0 to 300_F)

Construction Materials Actuator:

Part Base, Cover and Beam Bellows Bias and Range Spring Relay Body Relay Nozzle(s) Diaphragm O-Rings Material Aluminum, die cast Brass Steel, Plated Zinc, Die Cast SST Nitrile or Fluorocarbon Nitrile or Fluorocarbon

Options Fisher SS-52 clip-on chuck (with or without gauge) for 3570C positioners

See figure 4

1. These terms are defined in ANSI/ISA Standard S51.1 2. For actuator with positioner only. Does not apply to other constructions or actuator-valve combination. 3. Normal m3/hr. normal cubic meters per hour (0_C and 1.01325 bar, absolute); Scfh standard cubic feet per hour (60_F and 14.7 psia).

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Table 1. Size, Piston, Stroking Speed, and Travel Information
EFFECTIVE PISTON AREA ACTUATOR SIZE Cm2 30 40 60 107 182 258 Inch2 16.5 28.25 55.5 mm 121 156 216 Inch 4.75 6.125 8.5 mm/s 102 52 33 Inch/s 4 2.05 1.30 PISTON DIAMETER STROKING SPEED(1) 16 Versions mm --206 Inch --8.125 SINGLE-FLANGE All Others Except Fisher 487, 487 1(2) mm 105 105 Inch 4.125 4.125

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TRAVEL STOPS AVAILABLE FOR ACTUATORS WITH 105 mm (4.125 INCHES) MAXIMUM RATED TRAVEL mm 89 89 Inch 3.5 3.5

1. For actuators with positioners at 6.9 bar (100 psig) supply pressure and all prestroke conditions satisfied. Stroking speeds for actuators without positioners or with snubbers will depend on the particular construction involved. 2. See 480 series Actuators Specifications for these travels.

Table 2. Action Under Normal Operating Conditions

ACTUATOR DESCRIPTION Down Direct-acting With Positioner Reverse-acting Without positioner
1. Supply pressure is routed through relays to piston.

DESIRED PISTON MOTION Up Decreasing input signal pressure to bellows(1) Increasing input signal pressure to bellows(1) Supply pressure loaded on bottom of piston, exhausted from top Increasing input signal pressure to bellows(1) Decreasing input signal pressure to bellows(1) Supply pressure loaded on top of piston, exhausted from bottom

NOZZLE DETERMINES SENSITIVITY RANGE SPRING DETERMINES TRAVEL SPAN BIAS SPRING ADJUSTING SCREW DETERMINES CORRECT TRAVEL STARTING POINT

DIRECT-ACTING POSITION
AJ1880 A A1283 1/IL W0701 1*/IL

REVERSE-ACTING POSITION

ADJUSTMENTS

REVERSAL
Figure 2. Positioner Simplicity

Actuator Configurations
480: Yokeless piston actuator with positioner. 481: Yokeless piston actuator without positioner. Other actuators may be obtained without positioner by adding -1 to the type number. The above actuators come with standard mounting flange, 105 mm (4.125 inch) maximum rated travel, and threaded piston rod connection with sizes 30

through 60 for mounting on ball valves, louvers, and dampers with brackets.

These actuators may be obtained with the following alternate universal mounting flange constructions: -15 Added to Type Number: Allows butterfly valve mounting for a standard actuator with 105 mm (4.125 inch) maximum travel and threaded piston rod connection, and comes in sizes 30 through 60.

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A5961

Figure 3. Supply Pressure and Thrusts

1. SIZE 30 19mm (0.75 INCH) TRAVEL 2. SIZE 40 38mm (1.5 INCH) TRAVEL 3. SIZE 60 38mm (1.5 INCH) TRAVEL

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Figure 4. Frequency Response

-16 Added to Type Number: Provides 206 mm (8.125 inch) maximum travel and threaded piston rod connection, and comes in sizes 40 through 60.

the piston and unloading the opposite side. Some type of switching device is required to shift the supply pressure from one side of the piston to the other. For most actuators in the 480 Series, this device is a 3570 positioner. However, a separate loading device must be provided for actuators without positioners. For actuators with positioners (figure 5), the pneumatic output signal from a controller or instrument is piped to the positioner bellows. As long as the bellows receives a constant input signal pressure, the beam remains motionless and allows

Principle of Operation
Actuator These actuators react to a pressure unbalance that is created by loading supply pressure on one side of

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32A8303 A A1287

Figure 6. Operation of Actuator with Snubber

BJ8256-A A1286

Figure 5. Operation of Actuator with Positioner

Piston movement is fed back to the beam by means of a range spring which is connected to the beam and to the piston rod extension, applying a force to the beam opposite to that caused by the expanding or contracting bellows. This feedback arrangement prevents overcorrection and ensures a definite position of the piston and valve plug for a given instrument signal. If upward piston motion is required, the beam pivots over the nozzle on relay B. The result is relay, piston, and feedback action opposite that for downward piston motion. Reversal of positioner action is accomplished simply by removing four screws, inverting the bellows, and installing two bellows posts for support it the change is from direct to reverse action. Bellows posts are stored in the positioner case and are not used if the change is from reverse to direct.

supply pressure to bleed through both relay nozzles such that a constant pressure is maintained between the nozzle and the fixed orifice. The relays are in equilibrium with their inlet and exhaust valves closed. Assume that a downward piston motion is required and the bellows receives a corresponding change in input signal pressure. This causes the beam to pivot so that it covers the nozzle on relay A. (Beam movement is accomplished either by increasing the input signal pressure on a direct-acting positioner to expand the bellows, or by decreasing the input signal pressure on a reverse-acting positioner to contract the bellows.) The nozzle pressure in relay A increases due to the restriction created by the beam over the nozzle. Through relay action, the air pressure to the top of the piston is increased. At the same time, relay B reacts to the change in beam position to decrease the pressure to the underside of the piston. Due to the resulting unbalanced forces acting on the piston, it moves down, changing the valve plug position.

Actuator with Snubber As the actuator piston strokes, the snubber piston moves inside an oil-filled cylinder, forcing oil from one side of the piston to the other through two check valves (see figure 6). The resistance to flow created by the settings of the check valves and the shock absorbing quality of the oil combine to damp out any tendency of the valve plug to jump. The plug of each check valve is held off its seat by the positioning of the adjusting screws. Thus, with the adjusting screws backed off all the way, maximum damping will be obtained.

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4. Input signal range 5. Desired stroking time and direction, if applicable 6. Operative ambient temperature 7. Travel 8. Desired options

Installation
The actuator may be installed in any position, but normal installation is with the actuator vertical above the valve. Dimensions are given in figures 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11.

Ordering Information
When ordering, specify: 1. Type number a. For actuator, suffix dash numbers of desired constructions are appropriate. b. For positioner (if used) 2. Supply Pressure 3. Actuator size and connection size and style desired

9. Application requirements a. Type, body size, port diameter, stem connection size, and the action of the valve to be used with the actuator. b. Valve inlet pressure c. Valve shutoff pressure drop d. Valve flowing pressure drop e. Process fluid temperature

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Table 3. Cylinder Diameter and Bolt Center Location, All Actuators
ACTUATOR SIZE 30 40 60 C mm 171 206 267 Inch 6.75 8.12 10.50 0 45 22.5 H, DEGREE OF ARC Standard Flange

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Universal Mounting Flange 45 45 45

BH9452-K A1290

Figure 7. Cylinder Diameter and Bolt Center Location, All Actuators (refer to table 3)

BK4109-B A1295

Figure 8. Dimensions for Actuators with Clevis Connection

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Table 4. Dimensions and Mounting Information for Actuators with Threaded Piston Rod and Standard Mounting Flange, or Positioner, or Snubber
A ACTUATOR SIZE mm 30 40 60 250 208 211 Inch 8.06 8.19 8.31 mm 86 83 79 Inch 3.38 3.25 3.12 mm 170 173 203 Inch 6.69 6.81 8.00 mm 63 63 63 Inch 2.50 2.50 2.50 mm 33 33 33 Inch 1.31 1.31 1.31 2 4 8 B D F G I Bolt Circle Diameter Number mm 146 181 241 K THREADED PISTON ROD CONNECTION UNF-2A 7/8 inch 14

Inch 5.75 7.12 9.50

BL1413-B A1291

Figure 9. Dimensions and Mounting Information for Actuators with Threaded Piston Rod and Standard Mounting Flange, or Positioner, or Snubber (refer to table 4)

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Table 5. Dimensions for Actuators without Positioner, with Long Stroke, or with Threaded Piston Rod and Universal Mounting Flange
A Actuator Size 15 Versions mm 30 40, 60 222 222 Inch 8.75 8.75 16 Versions mm 343 Inch 13.5 15 Versions mm 90 90 Inch 3.56 3.56 B 16 Versions mm 108 Inch 4.25 15 Versions mm 64 64 Inch 2.5 2.5 F 16 Versions mm 47 mm 1.87 15 Versions mm 33 33 Inch 1.31 1.31 G 16 Versions mm 51 Inch 2.00 Bolt Circle Diameter mm 99 99 Inch I Thread Diameter 1/2 13 1/2 13 K Threaded Piston Rod Connection UNF-2A 7/8-inch 14 7/8-inch 14

3.88 3.88

Figure 10. Dimensions for Actuators without Positioner, with Long Stroke, or with Threaded Piston Rod and Universal Mounting Flange (refer to table 5)

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Figure 11. Dimensions for Actuators with Rotary Couplings

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