Page 2 - Instruction Manual; Description; Valve Positioner Type Numbers
Instruction Manual D200137X012 3570 Positioners September 2011 2 to figure 1 for a typical mounting of a 3570 positioner. Refer to separate instruction manuals for informationconcerning the actuator, valve, and accessories. Do not install, operate or maintain a 3570 positioner without being fully tr...
Page 3 - Table 1. Specifications
Instruction Manual D200137X012 3570 Positioners September 2011 3 Table 1. Specifications Available Configurations See the positioner type number descriptions givenabove. 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) Optional Ranges: As desired, within t...
Page 4 - Table 2. Action Under Normal Operating Conditions; Table 3. Pressure Indications; Specifications; Specifications for 3570 positioners are listed in table 1.; Educational Services
Instruction Manual D200137X012 3570 Positioners September 2011 4 Table 2. Action Under Normal Operating Conditions POSITIONER ACTION DESIRED PISTON MOTION (1) Down Up Direct‐acting Increasing input signal pressure to bellows Decreasing input signal pressure to bellows Reverse‐acting Decreasing input...
Page 5 - Installation; WARNING
Instruction Manual D200137X012 3570 Positioners September 2011 5 Installation, Mounting, and Connections Installation WARNING D Always wear protective clothing, gloves, and eyewear when performing any installation operations to avoid personal injury. D Personal injury or property damage may result...
Page 6 - Figure 2. Bias and Range Springs for Zero and Span Adjustments
Instruction Manual D200137X012 3570 Positioners September 2011 6 Figure 2. Bias and Range Springs for Zero and Span Adjustments AJ7270‐C1H8907‐C1J2233‐CB2402/IL ZERO ADJUSTMENT EFFECTIVE LENGTH EFFECTIVE LENGTH OVERALLLENGTH SPRING LOCK BELLOWS BEAM TRAVELSTOP (E‐RING) BEAM SPRING RETAINER SPACER SP...
Page 7 - Figure 3. Diagnostic Test Connections; Connections; Piping Sizes
Instruction Manual D200137X012 3570 Positioners September 2011 7 Figure 3. Diagnostic Test Connections 12B8044‐AA6112/IL PIPE NIPPLETO BOTTOMCYLINDER PIPE TEE GAUGE ACTUATOR 377 TRIP VALVE(OPTIONAL) PIPE NIPPLE TO INSTRUMENT CONNECTION PIPE NIPPLE TO SUPPLYCONNECTION 3570 POSITIONER BODY PROTECTOR B...
Page 8 - Vent
Instruction Manual D200137X012 3570 Positioners September 2011 8 Figure 4. Typical Location of Fisher 3570 Positioner Parts and Adjustments CYLINDERBOTTOMPRESSURE W4025*/IL W4027*/IL CLEAN‐OUTPLUNGER HORIZONTALRELAY CYLINDER(TOP CONNECTION)(O‐RING, KEY 33) CYLINDERTOP PRESSURE ZERO ADJUSTMENT INSTRU...
Page 9 - Supply Pressure Connections
Instruction Manual D200137X012 3570 Positioners September 2011 9 The connection marked VENT (see figure 4) should be left open if the actuator is installed in the vertical position.However, the vent must be protected against the entrance of any foreign material that could plug it. Check the ventperi...
Page 10 - The maximum supply pressure for the positioner as shown in table 1.; Cylinder Connections
Instruction Manual D200137X012 3570 Positioners September 2011 10 If this maximum supply pressure value is not available, use a supply pressure that does not exceed any of the following: D The maximum supply pressure for the positioner as shown in table 1. D The maximum pressure rating of the actu...
Page 11 - Operating Information; Initial Adjustments; Codes for valve travels up to and including 50 mm (2 inches)
Instruction Manual D200137X012 3570 Positioners September 2011 11 figure 11). The maximum allowable input signal for positioners with standard or optional bellows is in table 1 (bellowspressure rating). The instrument connection is made at the factory when a complete control valve assembly with aval...
Page 12 - Frequency Response
Instruction Manual D200137X012 3570 Positioners September 2011 12 signal range of 0 to 1.0 bar (0 to 15 psig), an actuator travel of 14.3 mm (9/16‐inch), and direct action, the signalrange code from table 4 is 6G3. The “6” indicates the range spring. The “G” indicates the bias spring. The “3” indica...
Page 13 - Table 4. Fisher 3570 Signal Range Codes
Instruction Manual D200137X012 3570 Positioners September 2011 13 Table 4. Fisher 3570 Signal Range Codes (1) SIGNAL RANGE 0 to 1.0 bar (0 to 15 psig) SIGNAL RANGE 0.2 to 0.6 bar (3 to 9 psig) SIGNAL RANGE 0.2 to 1.0 bar (3 to 15 psig) SIGNAL RANGE 0.2 to 1.0 bar (3 to 15 psig) Travel Code Travel Co...
Page 14 - Adjustment Procedures; Refer to figure 2. 3570 positioners have three adjustments:
Instruction Manual D200137X012 3570 Positioners September 2011 14 Table 4. Fisher 3570 Signal Range Codes (1) (Continued) SIGNAL RANGE 0.4 to 1.2 bar (6 to 18 psig) SIGNAL RANGE 0.4 to 2.0 bar (6 to 30 psig) SIGNAL RANGE 0.6 to 1.0 bar (9 to 15 psig) SIGNAL RANGE 0.6 to 1.0 bar (9 to 15 psig) Travel...
Page 15 - accuracy is measured at the mid‐point of the full range of the scale.; CAUTION
Instruction Manual D200137X012 3570 Positioners September 2011 15 Check the accuracy of the positioner instrument pressure gauge (see figure 4). The gauge accuracy is ± 0.04 bar ( ± 0.6 psig) on a 0 to 2 bar (0 to 30 psig) gauge, and ± 0.08 bar ( ± 1.2 psig) on a 0 to 2 bar (0 to 60 psig) gauge. Thi...
Page 16 - Table 7. Spring Retainer
Instruction Manual D200137X012 3570 Positioners September 2011 16 Table 5. Range (1,2) Code Number Part Number (3) 1234 1H8914000A21H8915000A21H8916000A21H8917000A2 5678 1H8918000A21H8919000A21H8920000A21H8921000A2 9 101112 1H8922000A21H8955000A21H8956270121H8957000A2 13141516 1J5185000A21J5715000A2...
Page 17 - Table 8. Spring Retainer Spacer; Changing Positioner Action; Figure 6. Bellows Mounting for Direct and Reverse Action
Instruction Manual D200137X012 3570 Positioners September 2011 17 Table 8. Spring Retainer Spacer OVERALL LENGTH (1) EFFECTIVELENGTH (1) PART NUMBER (2) mm Inches mm Inches 4152579497 1‐5/8 2‐1/16 2‐1/4 3‐11/163‐13/16 2940448184 1‐1/8 1‐9/16 1‐3/4 3‐3/163‐5/16 1L2069X0012 1J2233461721J803846172 1P39...
Page 18 - Changing to Reverse Action; the CYLINDER and INSTRUMENT connections. Unscrew these posts.; Changing to Direct Action; changed, adjustment of the range spring might not be necessary.
Instruction Manual D200137X012 3570 Positioners September 2011 18 Note Changing the positioner action might require changing the bias spring and/or the spring retainer. Refer to table 4 for correct signalrange codes. Refer to the Maintenance section for disassembly and assembly procedures. Changing ...
Page 19 - Split Range Operation
Instruction Manual D200137X012 3570 Positioners September 2011 19 6. Make a notation on the positioner action label (key 43, figure 11) that the action of the positioner has been changed. 7. Replace the cover (key 39) on the positioner. Split Range Operation 3570 valve positioners are suitable for s...
Page 20 - e = initial range spring extension required in mm
Instruction Manual D200137X012 3570 Positioners September 2011 20 6. Rotate the cable spool to obtain the correct initial range spring extension. Each full revolution of the spool extends the range spring 50.8 mm (2 inches) [6.4 mm (1/4‐inch) for 1/8 revolution]. If the initial range spring extensio...
Page 21 - Principle of Operation
Instruction Manual D200137X012 3570 Positioners September 2011 21 Principle of Operation 3570, 3570C, 3570P, 3570PC, and 3571 Valve Positioners Refer to the schematic diagram in figure 7. The pneumatic output signal from a control device is piped to thepositioner bellows. For explanation purposes, a...
Page 24 - Relay Operation; Refer to figure 10, which shows a sectional view of a typical relay.
Instruction Manual D200137X012 3570 Positioners September 2011 24 relay action, the pressure to the underside of the piston decreases. The force exerted by the actuator springovercomes the force of the pressure below the piston, and the piston moves downward. This changes the valve plugposition. In ...
Page 25 - Figure 10. Sectional View of a Typical Relay; Maintenance
Instruction Manual D200137X012 3570 Positioners September 2011 25 Figure 10. Sectional View of a Typical Relay W0700‐1/IL CLEAN‐OUTPLUNGER SUPPLY OUTPUT B A C EXHAUST F E R D G A-SUPPLY PRESSURE AREAB-RELAY OUTPUT PRESSURE VALVEC-EXHAUST VALVED-RELAY OUTPUT PRESSURE AREAE-DIAPHRAGM HEAD ASSEMBLYF-NO...
Page 26 - Troubleshooting; loosening the screw that holds the flapper in place.; soap solution for leak detection.
Instruction Manual D200137X012 3570 Positioners September 2011 26 D Do not remove the actuator from the valve while the valve is still pressurized. D Disconnect any operating lines providing air pressure, electric power, or a control signal to the actuator. Be sure the actuator cannot suddenly ope...
Page 27 - Converting a 3570 Valve Positioner to a 3570C Valve Positioner; connection. Connect the input signal line to the pipe tee.
Instruction Manual D200137X012 3570 Positioners September 2011 27 8. Mount the relays in their respective positions on the positioner pedestal, making certain that the relay gasket (key 30) is in good condition and is in place. 9. If the positioner operation is still sluggish, a slight adjustment of...
Page 28 - Range Spring; Disassembly; Unless otherwise directed, key numbers refer to figures 11 and 12.; from the piston rod extension.; Assembly
Instruction Manual D200137X012 3570 Positioners September 2011 28 Range Spring Disassembly Unless otherwise directed, key numbers refer to figures 11 and 12. WARNING The following procedure requires taking the positioner, actuator, and control valve assembly out of service. To avoidpersonal injury o...
Page 29 - Bias Spring; of the post, unscrew the post from the base.; figure 2. Ensure that the beam does not rub on the post.; Parts Ordering
Instruction Manual D200137X012 3570 Positioners September 2011 29 Bias Spring Disassembly 1. Refer to figure 2. Remove the top E‐ring travel stop. 2. Loosen the locknut securing the bias spring seat in place. Then rotate the adjusting screw until the spring force is at a minimum. 3. Loosen the lockn...
Page 30 - Parts Kits; Positioner Repair Kits; Parts List
Instruction Manual D200137X012 3570 Positioners September 2011 30 Parts Kits Note Parts kits for 3570 positioners contain the gaskets, diaphragms, andO‐ring seals as specified by the type and temperature limitations. Partsare for 3570, 3570C, 3570P, and 3570PC positioners. Positioner Repair Kits Des...