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Product Description

Hall-effect intelligent valve positioner

  

  The TORLEO pipe-mounted intelligent valve positioner is used with pneumatic control valves (such as diaphragm control valves, ball valves, butterfly valves, etc.), and is widely used in the precise control of flow rate and other parameters in the production processes of the petroleum, chemical, metallurgical, power, and papermaking industries.

 

Hall-effect intelligent valve positioner

 

  The technical principle of the TORLEO intelligent valve positioner is to use an electrical balance (digital balance) principle to replace the traditional force balance principle, converting the electrical control command into a pneumatic positioning increment to achieve valve position control; using digital on/off/close signals to drive the pneumatic actuator; the valve position feedback signal is directly transmitted through a high-precision position sensor to achieve the electro/pneumatic conversion function. The microprocessor in the intelligent valve positioner receives a 4-20mA setpoint signal and compares it with the actual valve position value fed back by the valve position sensor. If a deviation is detected, it immediately outputs an electrical control command (PWM digital method) to the nozzle flapper I/P control unit based on the magnitude and direction of the deviation, thereby adjusting the air flow rate entering the actuator chamber, which means the control valve converts the control command into a pneumatic displacement increment. When the deviation between the actual valve position and the setpoint is large (high-speed zone), the positioner outputs a continuous signal; if the deviation is small (low-speed zone), the positioner will output a pulsed signal; when the deviation is very small (adaptive or adjustable dead zone state), there is no positioner output, at this time, the actual valve position reaches the setpoint, and the mechanism reaches a balanced state, i.e., a certain set current corresponds to a certain valve position.

 

Hall-effect intelligent valve positioner

 

Figure 1 TORLEO intelligent valve positioner schematic diagram

 

Hall-effect intelligent valve positioner

 

  Following German Samson, Swiss ABB, American Fisher, French Foxboro, Japanese Azbil, and South Korean YTC, the TORLEO intelligent valve positioner is the first domestically produced nozzle-flapper type intelligent valve positioner with independent intellectual property rights. Its advanced technology fills a gap in the domestic market.
  
  Product Features:
  ■ Nozzle flapper 3/3 sliding valve type I/P, strong resistance to dust, moisture, and oil stains on site, low requirements for compressed air quality;
  ■ Built-in keyboard and large LCD screen, allowing users to easily determine the working status of the positioner and view information on site;
  ■ HART communication module can be added, allowing users to obtain or modify the working information of the positioner and valve online;
  ■ Valve position output module can be added, facilitating user feedback on the valve opening;
  ■ Linear, quick-opening, equal percentage, and user-defined flow characteristics can be arbitrarily set for convenient valve control;
  ■ Independently invented patented fast one-button self-tuning method to meet users' needs for quick installation and foolproof debugging;
  ■ Innovative use of grey prediction integral-differential PID composite control algorithm, achieving control accuracy of 0.1-0.3%;
  ■ Special data backup function to solve the problems of on-site application and online production maintenance and replacement of intelligent positioners.
 
  Comparison with imported counterparts:
 

Serial Number

Performance Indicators

TORLEO (China)

ABB (Switzerland)

SAMSON (Germany)

Azbil (Japan)

Comparison Description

1

Pneumatic Component Characteristics

Digital I/P converter

Pneumatic 3/3 slide valve

Analog I/P converter

Pneumatic 3/3 slide valve

I/P converter

Pneumatic amplifier

I/P converter

Pneumatic amplifier

Superior to imports

2

I/P Drive Method

Digital (PWM)

Analog (Voltage)  

Analog (Voltage)  

Analog (Voltage)   

Superior to imports  

3

I/P Power Consumption

0.8mw  

1.6mw  

5mw  

18mw  

Superior to imports  

4

Vibration Resistance Index  

20g  

20g  

10g  

10g  

Meets import standards

5

Fault Interlock

Yes (Built-in function)  

Yes (Built-in function)  

Requires external accessories  

Requires external accessories  

Meets import standards  

6

Temperature Drift Compensation

With compensation technology  

With compensation technology   

With compensation technology   

Without compensation technology   

Meets import standards  

7

Air Source Pressure

1.4-6bar  

1.4-6bar  

1.4-6bar   

1.4-7bar   

Meets import standards  

8

Air Quality

ISO8573-1 particulate matter grade 3,

Oil content less than 1mg/m3,

Dew point less than 10k  

ISO8573-1 particulate matter grade 3,

Oil content less than 1mg/m3,

Dew point less than 10k  

ISO8573-1 particulate matter grade 4,

Oil content 3g, dew point 3g

ISO8573-1 particulate matter grade 4,

Oil content 3g, dew point 3g

Meets import standards  

9

Steady-state Air Consumption

0.056Nm3/h

Irrelevant to air pressure  

0.085Nm3/h

Irrelevant to air pressure  

0.11Nm3/h

Irrelevant to air pressure

0.24Nm3/h(1.4bar)

0.3Nm3/h(5bar)  

Superior to imports  

10

Control Precision

0.1%-0.3% 

0.1%-0.3% 

0.3%-0.5%  

0.5%-1.0%  

Meets import standards  

11

Auto-tuning

One-button foolproof setting

2-3 minutes 

Multi-step menu setting

3-5 minutes 

Multi-step menu setting

3-5 minutes

Toggle switch setting

8-15 minutes 

Superior to imports  

12

Minimum Operating Current

3.4mA 

3.4mA 

3.5mA  

3.8mA  

Meets import standards  

13

Explosion-proof Standard

Exia IIC T6 

Exia IIC T6 

Exia IIC T6  

Exia IIC T6  

Meets import standards  

14

Explosion-proof Standard 

Exd IIC T6

Exd IIC T6

Exd IIC T6 

Exd IIC T6 

Meets import standards  

15

Backup Function 

Yes

No 

No 

No 

Superior to imports

16

Price 

Moderate 

High 

High 

High 

High Cost Performance 

 

Hall-effect intelligent valve positioner

 

Serial Number

Item

Explosion-proof Type

Explosion-proof Type

1

Input Signal

4-20mA, can be set as proportional control input

The proportional range can be set between 20-100%

2

Input Pressure

1.4-6kgf/cm²(0.14-0.6Mpa)

3

Stroke

10-150mm or 0-120º

4

Impedance

Maximum 460Ω/20mA(DC)

5

Air Source Interface

PT (NPT) 1/4

6

Pressure Gauge Interface

PT (NPT) 1/8

7

Power Interface

PF 1/2 (G 1/2)

8

Repeatability

±0.2%F.S.

9

Operating Temperature

-30℃∽85℃

10

Explosion-proof Temperature

-40℃∽40℃

11

Linearity

±0.3%F.S.

12

Hysteresis

±0.2%F.S.

13

Sensitivity

±0.2%F.S.

14

Air Consumption

Less than 0.03kg/h (irrelevant to air source pressure)

15

Output Characteristics

Linear, quick-opening, equal percentage, user-defined

16

Auto-tuning Method

One-button auto-tuning

17

Material Grade

Die-cast Aluminum

Stainless Steel 316

18

Explosion-proof Grade

Exia IIC T4-T6

19

Explosion-proof Grade

Exd IIC T4-T6

20

Weight

2kg

3.6kg


Hall-effect intelligent valve positioner

 

Hall-effect intelligent valve positioner

 

Hall-effect intelligent valve positioner

 

ØExternal Dimensions

Plan View

 

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Elevation View

 

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Figure 2 Positioner External Installation Dimensions Diagram

 

ØActuator Introduction

 

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Figure 3 Pneumatic Diaphragm Control Valve Actuator

 

ØInstallation Component Introduction

 

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Figure 4 Components for Positioner Installation

 

ØTools Required
Fork wrench 8mm/10mm/12mm/13mm/14mm, hexagon wrench 4mm, adjustable wrench, sealant tape, signal source, flat-head screwdriver 3mm, Phillips screwdriver 3mm/6mm
ØInstallation and Debugging Steps
1. Install the follow-up guide rod on the actuator, as shown in Figure 5:
 
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Figure 5 Follow-up Guide Rod Installation Diagram
 
2. Install the mounting plate on the actuator, as shown in Figure 6:
 
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Figure 6 Mounting Plate Installation Diagram
 
3. Connect the lever, feedback pin, and positioner, as shown in Figure 7:
 
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Figure 7 Mounting Plate Installation Diagram
 
4. Secure the positioner to the mounting plate, as shown in Figure 8:
 
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Figure 8 Mounting diagram of the mounting plate
 
5. Circuit connection
Connect the 4-20mA command line and valve position feedback line as needed, and set the operating mode to manual.
6. Pneumatic connection
  Wrap the pneumatic fitting with sealant tape, and screw the fitting onto the IN and OUT1 ports of the positioner's air source. Note the winding method of the sealant tape (wind 3-5 turns in the direction of the thread, so that the sealant tape will not be squeezed out when tightening) Connect the air tube.
7. Debugging sequence
 

Give16mAinstruction, setMAN-SENSmode

Air source: Adjust the air source to the required pressure (e.g., 0.4 MPa), and check the airtightness of the fitting 

Set actuator type: Set P1-1 to LINE, and select YES in P1_6SAVE to save

Move the valve up and down to see if the angle between the lever and the horizontal is within-30degrees to+30degrees or so 

Check if the valve is stuck: In MAN-SENS mode, press and hold the increase or decrease key to see if the valve runs smoothly 

Set valve upper and lower limits: This valve only needs to set the upper limit value in P3_2

One-button auto-tuning: In AUTO_RDT, press and hold the increase key for 5 seconds until the countdown ends, then release the key to Enter auto-tuning. After auto-tuning is completed, it will automatically Enter AUTO_RDT operation. The tuning time is about 2-3 minutes.

Check if the valve position and instruction are consistent: If opposite, change the value of P2_4 and save

Check if the display and position are consistent: If opposite, change the value of P4_3 and save

Check if the feedback current and valve position are consistent. If opposite, change the value of P7_3 and save 

Check the control effect 

End 

 

8. Common problem handling
Problems and solutions that may occur during debugging are listed below in chronological order: 
 

Serial Number

Problem

Solution

1

 The LCD screen does not light up when current is applied

1) Check if the command line is reversed

2) Check if the current reaches the terminal of the board

3) Unplug the plug connected to the main board. If it still does not light up, the main board is faulty. If it recovers, the unplugged component is faulty.

2

 There is an air leak sound outside the positioner after air is applied

1) Check the fitting

2) Check the air tube

3) Check the actuator

3

 There is a significant air leak sound inside the positioner after air is applied

1) Check between the pressure gauge block and the positioner body. If so, tighten it. If it still leaks, reinstall the gasket.

2) Check if the fixing screws of the IP are tightened, and check the gasket under the IP.

3) The IP may be leaking.

4

 Exhaust is always accompanied when the actuator is inflated

1) It is recommended to replaceIP

5

 Inflation is always given even without instruction after air is appliedOUT1Inflation

1) Repeatedly press and hold the increase and decrease keys in manual mode

2) Change IP

6

 The valve does not move and the pressure does not increase in manual mode

1) Check for external air leaks

2) Try restoring factory settings

3) Change the positioner

7

 The displayed position does not change when the manual valve moves

1) Check if the feedback rod moves accordingly

2) Check if the potentiometer plug is properly inserted

3) Check if the potentiometer rotates with the gear

8

 CALC_ERR

1) Check if the valve is stuck

2) Check if the feedback rod moves accordingly

9

 ZERO_ERR

1) Determine the zero position of the positioner. At this time, is the horizontal deviation of the feedback rod too large?

10

 NO_SCALL

1) Check if the up and down times are sufficient

2) Check if the feedback rod is loose

11

 Tuning inSD6does not move

1) Check if the installation is reasonable

2) Check if the feedback rod angle is less than 60°. If it is less than 60°, increase it.

3) Retune

12

 Poor control effect

First determine whether the upward control is poor or the downward control is poor, and modify the corresponding parameters to improve it. Generally, inflation corresponds to P5_1, P5_3, and  P5_5  exhaust corresponds to P5_2, P5_4, P5_6

1) Overshoot: If it is an overshoot of inflation, first reduce P5_1. If it cannot be satisfied, appropriately reduce P5_3. Otherwise, modify the other corresponding parameter group, modifying by about 50 each time.

2) Undershoot: If it is an undershoot of inflation, appropriately increase P5_3. Otherwise, modify the other corresponding parameter group.

3) Slight oscillation: Reduce P5_5 and P5_6 by one-third each. If this does not work, reduce P5_3 and P5_4.

4) If it still cannot be resolved, try readjusting it.

13

 Control Deviation

1) Check the instruction display accuracy; if the deviation is large, EnterP8the menu to recalibrate.

 

Please refer to the instruction manual for other uncommon problems.
  
ØTORLEO Smart Valve Positioner Failure Lock (Three-Break Safety Position) Installation Guide
  
  The implementation principle of the TORLEO smart valve positioner failure lock function is: The positioner receives the valve position specified signal sent from the DCS central control room, and completes the valve positioning control within 1-3 seconds. When the valve position enters the tolerance band (such as 0.3%), the output current of the positioner used to drive the I/P electromechanical conversion module is 0. At this time, the I/P electromechanical conversion module also works in the off state, which is equivalent to closing the valve's air inlet. At this time, in case of power failure (or signal interruption), the gas path is still in the closed state, and the gas in the valve cylinder has no leakage channel, so the valve remains in the position before power failure. The implementation does not require the addition of a power failure comparison and solenoid valve, easily realizing the two-break safety position function. Special note: For two-wire intelligent valve positioners, power failure or signal interruption is the same concept.
  
  The implementation method of air failure safety position is the same as the traditional method, using an air lock valve. The operating pressure of the air lock valve is adjustable (e.g., set to 3KG). When the air is cut off, the supply pressure will slowly decrease. When it drops to 3KG, the air lock valve switch will operate, closing the air inlet connected to the valve cylinder, thereby realizing air failure safety position.
 
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Figure 9 Single-acting Failure Lock Installation Diagram
 
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Figure 10 Double-acting Failure Lock Installation Diagram
 
 
  
  In some applications, in order to speed up the operation speed of the actuator, we need to add a pneumatic amplifier to the positioner output circuit. The following figure shows an application example of a double-acting actuator air failure protection with an added pneumatic amplifier.
 
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Figure 11 Single-acting Straight Stroke Actuator Installation Example
 
 
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Figure 12 Double-acting Straight Stroke Actuator Installation Example
  
  Appendix: Working Principle of Air Lock Valve
  Generally, air lock valves can be divided into single-acting and double-acting types. The following figure shows a double-acting air lock valve with two air inlets, two air outlets, and one main air source interface.
  The air lock valve uses the main air source as the signal pressure. When the signal pressure is lower than the set pressure of the air lock valve, it cuts off the internal air path of the lock valve to prevent the flow of air. Its main application is to be installed on the control valve. When the factory's main air source pressure drops below the set pressure due to power failure, leakage, etc., it automatically closes the air path from the positioner to the actuator, maintaining the current valve opening. Its working principle is: if the signal pressure is greater than the set pressure, the signal pressure pushes the upper diaphragm upwards, eventually increasing the inlet pressure.
 
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Figure 13 Air Lock Valve Working Principle Diagram
  
  The air is discharged from the outlet inside the air lock valve, that is, the inlet and outlet are connected. Conversely, if the signal pressure is lower than the set pressure, the upper diaphragm moves downwards, the passage to the lower diaphragm is cut off, a gap is created between the steel ball and the upper diaphragm, and the air pressure in the upper chamber of the lower diaphragm is discharged through the gap. As the pressure in the upper chamber of the lower diaphragm decreases, the push rod connected to the lower diaphragm will also rise, eventually cutting off the passage between the inlet and the outlet. The general set pressure is 3kgf/cm². Adjust according to actual needs on site. If the set pressure is too high, please reduce the set pressure.
 
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1. Flexible and Fast Ordering Service
All customers can obtain the company's product samples free of charge to understand the product performance and make a satisfactory choice;
All customers can order through a 400 toll-free hotline, telex, email, etc. For products with special technical requirements, the company will provide product selection and technical support solutions in the shortest possible time.
2. Timely and Efficient In-Sales Service
The company uses standardized packaging and convenient transportation methods to ship to the user's designated location;
If the user needs it, the company has professional personnel to guide installation and debugging on site.
3. Lifetime After-sale Service
Free three-guarantees within the warranty period;
Paid services are provided for life after the warranty period. The main board, feedback board, HART board, and pneumatic IP module of the product can be repaired or replaced separately to reduce the user's maintenance costs.
4. Regular and Careful Return Visit System
Customers are always God and always the company's friends;
Customer satisfaction is the company's highest interest.
 
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Figure 14 Jiangxi Copper Industry Group Jiujiang Lead-Zinc Plant Application Site
  
  Jiangxi Copper Industry Group Co., Ltd. was established in 1979, with its headquarters in Nanchang, China. Its diversified businesses include the development of multi-metal mines such as copper, gold, silver, rare earth, lead, and zinc, as well as trade, finance, logistics, and technical support that support the development of mining, establishing green mining bases in China, Peru, Albania, and Afghanistan. Its subsidiary, Jiangxi Jiujiang Lead-Zinc Plant, ordered a batch of TORLEO split-type intelligent valve positioners in October 2015 to solve the application problems in severely acid-corrosive environments. During operation, the control accuracy is high, the operation is stable, and the on-site use requirements are met.