Product Bulletin

377 Trip Valve 62.3:377

D200318X012 December 2021

Fisher™ 377 Trip Valve

Fisher 377 pressure‐sensing trip valves are for control
applications where a specific valve/actuator action is
required when supply pressure falls below a specific
point. When supply pressure falls below the trip point
(see figure 1), the trip valve causes the actuator to fail
up, lock in the last position, or fail down. When the
supply pressure rises above the trip point, the 377 trip
valve automatically resets, allowing the system to
return to normal operation. The trip valve can be
top‐mounted on a manifold, yoke‐mounted, or
bracket‐mounted to match the application
requirements. 377 trip valves can be used with Fisher
480, 585C, 685, 1061, 1066, 1069, and Bettis™ G
Series piston actuators.

W4292‐1

Features
n Cost Effective—Single trip valve construction
reduces costs and spare part requirements of those
systems using three separate switching valves to
perform the failure functions. A single trip valve
greatly simplifies piping requirements.

n Ease of Mode Conversion—Conversion to any of the

fail modes requires only minor hookup changes.

n Adjustable Trip Valve—The trip point is adjustable

for specific supply pressure requirements.

n Reliable Operation—The trip valve design includes

large diaphragm areas and few moving parts for
efficient performance, minimum maintenance, and Fisher 377 Trip Valve Mounted on
long service life. W8435-1 Size 130 585C Actuator

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Specifications
Available Configurations Fluorocarbon Diaphragms and O‐Rings: -18 to 104°C
When supply pressure falls below the trip point, (0 to 220°F)
377D Trip Valve: Fails actuator piston down. Includes
check valve and volume tank. Volume Tank Maximum Internal Working Pressure
(for 377D, 377U, 377CW and 377CCW trip valves)
377L Trip Valve: Locks actuator piston in the last
position. Standard: 10.3 bar (150 psig) for non‐ASME approved
applications(4)
377U Trip Valve: Fails actuator piston up. Includes
ASME Approved Applications: Rated 10.3 bar (150
check valve and volume tank.
psig), maximum; 9.3 bar (135 psig), recommended
377CW Trip Valve: Fails fully clockwise to close the
valve. Requires check valve and volume tank. Trip
valve moves piston to either up/down position and Volume Tank Sizing
requires actuator configuration for actual clockwise See sizing section
movement.
Note: Volume tank capacity values are nominal values
377CCW Trip Valve: Fails fully counterclockwise to only. Actual volume may vary slightly due to
close the valve. Requires check valve and volume tolerances within the volume tank and supplier
tank. Trip valve moves piston to either up/down variability.
position and requires actuator configuration for
actual counterclockwise movement.
Hazardous Area Classification
All 377 trip valves can be converted to any of the
above fail modes with minor hookup changes Complies with the requirements of ATEX Group II
Category 2 Gas and Dust
Allowable Supply Pressure for Trip Valve(1) Ex h IIC Tx Gb
Maximum: 10.3 bar (150 psig) Ex h IIIC Tx Db
Minimum: 3.8 bar (55 psig)
Maximum surface temperature (Tx) depends on
Outlet Pressure(1) operating conditions
Normal Operation: Pressure from control device Gas: T4, T5, T6
Fail‐Up or Fail‐Down Mode: Maximum volume tank Dust: T85...T104
pressure
Lock‐In‐Last‐Position: Respective cylinder pressure Meets Customs Union technical regulation TP TC
012/2011 for Groups II/III Category 2 equipment
Trip Point(2)
II Gb c T*X X
Adjustable from a minimum of 2.8 bar (40 psig) to a III Db c T*X X
maximum of 72 percent of supply pressure;
see figure 1
Reset: 12.5 to 33 percent above adjusted trip point 377 SST

Flow Coefficients (Cv)(3) Safety Instrumented System Classification

SIL 3 capable - certified by exida Consulting LLC
Depends on flow path (shown in figure 3) as follows:
Port A to Port B and Port D to Port E: 0.5 Mounting
Port B to Port C and Port E to Port F: 0.6
Top‐Mounted: Manifold‐mounted between a 3570
Body Connections positioner and a 480 actuator (manifolds cannot be
supplied with 585C, 685, 1061, 1066, and 1069
1/4 NPT internal piston actuators)
Side‐Mounted: Yoke‐mounted or bracket‐mounted
Temperature Capabilities(1) for use with a FIELDVUE™ DVC6200, DVC6200f,
Nitrile Diaphragms and O‐Rings: -40 to 82°C DVC6200p, DVC6000, or DVC6000f digital valve
(-40 to 180°F) controller
-Continued-

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Specifications (continued)
Approximate Weight Construction Materials
Housing: J Aluminum or J Stainless steel
Trip Valve Cover: 25% mineral‐filled thermoplastic polyester
Aluminum: 0.95 kg (2.1 pounds) O‐Rings: Nitrile or fluorocarbon
Stainless Steel: 2.31 kg (5.1 pounds) Diaphragms: Nitrile or fluorocarbon
Interior parts
Mounting Manifold: 0.5 kg (1.2 pounds) Aluminum construction: Brass, aluminum, steel, and
Volume Tank: Varies between 5.4 and 363 kg (12 and stainless steel
800 pounds) depending on size Stainless Steel construction: Stainless steel
1. The pressure/temperature limits in this document and any applicable standard or code limitation should not be exceeded.
2. If the trip point is not specified, the trip point is factory‐set at 72 percent of supply pressure or 2.8 bar (40 psig), whichever is higher.
3. Values represent nominal Cv measures for each port pair using a trip valve/actuator combination.
4. This tank is rated at 14.5 bar (240 psig) in LP service. When used with air, the rating should be considered to be 10.3 bar (150 psig), consistent with the maximum
pressure allowed for the 377 trip valve.

Figure 1. Maximum Trip Point Settings Safety Certification

The 377 SST is certified for use in Safety Instrumented
SUPPLY PRESSURE, BAR System (SIS) applications. Certification is by exida
10.3
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Consulting LLC, a global provider of functional safety
110 7.6 and control system security (see figure 2). SIS
100 7 certification is identified on the product by a label
affixed to the pilot body.
TRIP POINT, PSIG

TRIP POINT, BAR

90 6
2
The functional safety assessment was performed to
80 the requirements of IEC 61508: ed2, 2010, SIL3 for
5 mechanical components.
70

60 MAXIMUM TRIP POINT Figure 2. exida Certificate

SETTING TO ENSURE 4

50 RESET 1
3
40
55 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150
SUPPLY PRESSURE, PSIG
A2779‐2

1 Trip point may be set to any value between 2.8 bar (40 psig) and the
maximum trip point line.
2 Reset occurs a 12.5 to 33 percent above adjusted trip point.

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Principle of Operation Figure 3. Simplified Sectional View of Trip Valve

377D Trip Valve

In normal operation, supply pressure loads the upper
diaphragm (see figure 3) of the unit. The valve plug
spring keeps the exhaust port closed. Supply pressure
also loads the lower diaphragm through the
restriction, causing the plug assemblies to move down
and isolate ports C and F while connecting port A to B UPPER
and port D to E. DIAPHRAGM

VALVE
PLUG SPRING EXHAUST
Normal actuator control pressure flows from the SUPPLY
PORT
control device to the top of the cylinder through ports CONNECTION
RESTRICTION
A and B and to the bottom of the cylinder through LOWER
ports D and E. A volume tank is charged to maximum DIAPHRAGM
supply pressure through a check valve in order to PORT D PORT A
retain maximum supply pressure in the volume tank if
supply pressure drops.
PORT E PORT B

When supply pressure falls below the trip point

pressure in the fail‐down mode (see figure 4), the PLUG
exhaust port opens, venting the supply pressure that is ASSEMBLIES
loading the lower diaphragm. This causes the upper PORT F PORT C
ports of the plug assemblies to close and shut off W4303‐1

normal pressure flow from the control device to the

actuator.
When supply pressure is restored, it loads the upper
and lower diaphragms, causing the trip valve to reset.
The exhaust port closes. The upper ports of the plug
Volume tank pressure then flows through ports C and assemblies open, and the lower ports close. Normal
B to the top of the actuator cylinder, while pressure in actuator control pressure flow from the control device
the bottom of the actuator cylinder is vented through is restored through ports A and B and ports D and E.
ports E and F. The pressure imbalance created forces The check valve opens and recharges the volume tank
the actuator piston down. to the maximum supply pressure.

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Figure 4. Fisher 377D Trip Valve Shown Tripped

MAIN SPRING

SPRING ACTUATOR
VALVE PLUG
UPPER VENT
DIAPHRAGM
CONTROL
EXHAUST DEVICE
PORT

SUPPLY
PRESSURE
DVC6200
LOWER
DIAPHRAGM
PORT A
CHECK
PORT D
VALVE

PORT E PORT B
UPPER PORTS
LOWER
PORTS PLUG
ASSEMBLIES
PORT F VOLUME
PORT C TANK

SUPPLY PRESSURE PRESSURE TO TOP OF CYLINDER

(FROM VOLUME TANK)
CONTROL PRESSURE TO TOP OF PRESSURE FROM BOTTOM OF CYLINDER
CYLINDER (BLOCKED) (VENTING)
CONTROL PRESSURE TO BOTTOM LOWER DIAPHRAGM LOADING PRESSURE
GE08412-A OF CYLINDER (BLOCKED) (BEING VENTED)
A6905-1

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Figure 5. Fisher 377L Trip Valve Shown Tripped

MAIN SPRING

SPRING ACTUATOR
VALVE PLUG
VENT
UPPER
DIAPHRAGM
EXHAUST
PORT

SUPPLY
PRESSURE
DVC6200
LOWER
DIAPHRAGM
PORT A CONTROL
PORT D DEVICE

PORT B
PORT E

UPPER
LOWER PORTS
PORTS PLUG
PORT F PORT C ASSEMBLIES

SUPPLY PRESSURE PRESSURE TO TOP OF CYLINDER

(STATIC)
CONTROL PRESSURE TO TOP OF PRESSURE FROM BOTTOM OF CYLINDER
CYLINDER (BLOCKED) (STATIC)
GE08414-A
A6906-1
CONTROL PRESSURE TO BOTTOM LOWER DIAPHRAGM LOADING PRESSURE
OF CYLINDER (BLOCKED) (BEING VENTED)

377L Trip Valve on either side of the actuator piston, and the piston is
pressure‐locked in position upon loss of supply
When supply pressure falls below the trip point in the pressure. No volume tank is necessary in this mode.
lock‐in‐last‐position mode (see figure 5), the exhaust When supply pressure is restored, the plug assemblies
port opens, venting supply pressure from the lower move back into the normal operating position, and
diaphragm. This causes the upper ports of the plug supply pressure flows from the control device through
assemblies to close and the lower ports to open. Since ports A and B to the actuator.
ports C and F are plugged, no pressure change occurs

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Figure 6. Fisher 377U Trip Valve Shown Tripped

MAIN SPRING

ACTUATOR
SPRING
VALVE PLUG
UPPER VENT
DIAPHRAGM
CONTROL
DEVICE
EXHAUST
PORT

SUPPLY
PRESSURE
DVC6200
LOWER
DIAPHRAGM
PORT A
PORT D CHECK
PORT E VALVE
PORT B

UPPER PORTS
LOWER
PORTS PLUG
ASSEMBLIES
PORT F VOLUME
PORT C TANK

SUPPLY PRESSURE PRESSURE TO TOP OF CYLINDER

(VENTING)
CONTROL PRESSURE TO TOP OF PRESSURE FROM BOTTOM OF CYLINDER
CYLINDER (BLOCKED) (FROM VOLUME TANK)
CONTROL PRESSURE TO BOTTOM LOWER DIAPHRAGM LOADING PRESSURE
GE08413-A OF CYLINDER (BLOCKED) (BEING VENTED)
A2284-6

377U Trip Valve 377CW and 377CCW Trip Valves

The fail‐up mode of operation (figure 6) is similar to Makes use of the 377D or 377U trip valve
the fail‐down mode of operation except that configurations, a piston actuator, and volume tank
connections to port C and F are reversed. When supply with check valve to move the piston actuator to either
pressure falls below the trip point, the top of the the up or down position. Requires the actuator and
actuator cylinder vents, and volume tank pressure valve configuration for actual clockwise or
loads the bottom of the actuator cylinder. The counterclockwise movement.
pressure imbalance created forces the actuator piston
up.

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Volume Tank Sizing 1. Size the volume tank as indicated below:

For Actuators on Sliding Stem For Actuators on Rotary‐Shaft

Valves, Determine: Valves, Determine:
Y = F/AP x 100 Y = Pr/P x 100
Notes
Where:
State and local regulations may require the use of
ASME‐approved volume tanks. It is the user's responsibility Y = Minimum failure positioning percentage
to determine requirements and applicable regulations for F = Actuator thrust required in normal operation to
proper volume tank selection. position the valve at the desired limit of travel
A = Effective piston area (from the appropriate
Volume tank capacity values are nominal values only. Actual actuator bulletin)
volume may vary slightly due to tolerances within the P = Maximum supply pressure available
volume tank and supplier variability. Pr = Highest pressure required by the actuator to
stroke the valve (from the appropriate actuator
sizing technique)

2. With the minimum failure positioning percentage

Several different tanks of varying capacities are obtained in step 1, enter the value on the abscissa
available. The volume tank must be selected so that its of the graph in figure 7. Locate the corresponding
pressure at any time is greater than the minimum point on the curve, and read across to find the
percentage of maximum supply pressure required to volume ratio, R.
stroke the actuator (see figure 7).
3. Determine:

VT = (XA)/R
Figure 7. Volume Tank Sizing Graph Where:

X = Maximum actuator travel from the appropriate

actuator bulletin. For rotary actuators, substitute
total displacement (XA). Actuator displacement can
be found in the product bulletin, or contact your
VOLUME RATIO, R

Emerson sales office.

VT = Minimum volume tank size required
R = Volume ratio from step 2

Note
Volume tank capacity values are nominal values only. Actual
volume may vary slightly due to tolerances within the
volume tank and supplier variability.
A2281‐1
MINIMUM FAILURE POSITIONING
PERCENTAGE, Y

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Installation Table 2. ASME‐Approved, Canadian Registered

Volume Tank Dimensions(1)
Tank Volume J L
The 377 trip valve may be mounted in any position
Liters Inch3/Gal mm Inches mm Inches
without affecting normal operation. Dimensions are
8.5 518/2.2 208 8.19 337 13.25
shown in figure 8 and tables 1 and 2.
24.9 1520/6.6 305 12 427 16.81
30 1831/7.9 254 10 684 26.94
42.8 2609/11.3 305 12 681 26.81
Table 1. Standard Volume Tank Dimensions(1)
68.8 4199/18.1 360 14.19 792 31.19
Tank Volume J L
71.6 4371/18.9 305 12 1087 42.81
Liters Inch3/Gal mm Inches mm Inches
Requires two 71.6 liter
11.8 721/3.1 309 12.16 318 12.5 143.3 8742/37.86
(4371 inch3/8.9 gal volume tanks
21.6 1315/5.7 310 12.19 451 17.75
32.3 1970/8.5 309 12.16 595 23.43 114 6930/30 406 16 965 38
42.9 2615/11.3 309 12.16 737 29.00 227 13860/60 508 20 1219 48
65.6 4001/17.3 309 12.16 1095 43.12 303 18480/80 610 24 1600 63
Requires two 65.6 liter 454 27720/120 610 24 1702 67
131.1 8002/34.6
(4001 inch3/17.3 gal) volume tanks 908 55440/240 762 30 2134 87
1. Volume tank capacity values are nominal values only. Actual volume may vary 1. Volume tank capacity values are nominal values only. Actual volume may vary
slightly due to tolerances within the volume tank and supplier variability. slightly due to tolerances within the volume tank and supplier variability.

Figure 8. Dimensions of Trip Valve with Manifold (also see tables 1 and 2)

154 100
57 (6.06) (3.94)
(2.25)
CAP 46
REMOVAL (1.81)
CLEARANCE
L L
PORT C
141
(5.56)
PORT F
J
1/4 18 NPT J
SUPPLY CONNECTION PORT E STANDARD ASME‐APPROVED
PORT D TANK 1 TANK 1

76 90 54
AF4605‐K (3.00)(3.56) (2.12)
19A7995‐A
A2778‐4 mm
1/4 18 NPT (INCH)
VENT CONNECTION

1 Refer to table 1 and 2 for J and L dimensions

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Ordering Information Trip Valve

Refer to the specifications. Review the information
When ordering specify: under each specification and in the referenced figures.
Specify the desired choice wherever there is a selection
to be made. Be sure to specify the type number as
described in the Available Configurations specification.
Application
Refer to table 3 for guidelines on specifying the correct
1. Available supply pressure trip valve.

2. Actuator type number and size Table 3. Guidelines for Specifying Fisher 377 Trip
Valve
3. Aluminum or stainless steel construction Actuator Type Fail Mode Valve Action(1) Trip Valve
PDTC 377U
Fail Open
4. Input signal range PDTO 377D
Sliding‐Stem
PDTC 377D
Fail Closed
5. Operating ambient temperature PDTO 377U
Rotary: Fully Clockwise 377CW
Clockwise
1035 Fully
6. Trip point (If the trip point is not specified, the unit Bettis G Series Counterclockwise
to Close 377CCW
is factory‐set to trip at 72 percent of supply pressure Fully Clockwise ‐‐‐ 377CW
or 2.8 bar (40 psig), whichever is higher.) Rotary:
Fully
1069 ‐‐‐ 377CCW
Counterclockwise
7. Volume tank size 1. PDTC—Push Down to Close; PDTO—Push Down to Open

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