
3582, 582i, and 3583 Instruction Manual
June 2010
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Contents (cont’d)
Valve Positioner Bypass Operation 21. . . . . . . .
Input Signal Ranges 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Valve Positioner Split-Range Operation 22. . . . .
Changing Valve Positioner Action 23. . . . . . . . . .
Changing Valve Stem Position Transmitter
Action 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Calibration Of Valve Positioner Or
Valve Stem Position Transmitter 24. . . . . . . . . .
Beam Alignment 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Calibration 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Principle of Operation 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3582 Valve Positioners 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3582i Valve Positioner 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3583 Valve Stem Position Transmitters 27. . . . .
Maintenance 28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing the Range Spring 29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing Gaskets 29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing the Nozzle O-Ring 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing the Relay 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Flapper Pivot 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing the 582i Converter
Primary O-Ring and Filter 31. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing the 582i Converter Housing
Cap O-Ring 31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing the 582i Converter 31. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reassembling the 582i Converter 31. . . . . . . . . .
Parts Ordering 32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parts Kits 32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parts List 33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loop Schematics/Nameplates 46. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction
Scope of Manual
This instruction manual includes installation,
operation, calibration, maintenance, and parts
ordering information for Fisher 3582 pneumatic valve
positioners, the 3582i electro-pneumatic valve
positioner, and 3583 pneumatic valve stem position
transmitters. Refer to separate instruction manuals
for information on the control valve, actuator, and
accessories.
Do not install, operate or maintain a 3582 pneumatic
valve positioner, a 3582i electro-pneumatic valve
positioner, or a 3583 pneumatic valve stem position
transmitter without being fully trained and qualified in
valve, actuator and accessory installation, operation
and maintenance. To avoid personal injury or
property damage it is important to carefully read,
understand, and follow all of the contents of this
manual, including all safety cautions and warnings. If
you have any questions about these instructions,
contact your Emerson Process Management sales
office before proceeding.
Description
3582 pneumatic valve positioners and the 3582i
electro-pneumatic valve positioner shown in figure 1
are used with diaphragm-actuated, sliding-stem
control valve assemblies. The pneumatic valve
positioners receive a pneumatic input signal from a
control device and modulate the supply pressure to
the control valve actuator. The positioner adjusts the
actuator supply pressure to maintain a valve stem
position proportional to the pneumatic input signal.
3582NS positioners are designed for nuclear power
applications. The 3582NS construction includes
materials that provide superior performance at
elevated temperature and radiation levels. The
O-rings are EPDM (ethylene propylene) and the
diaphragms are EPDM/meta-aramid fabric. EPDM
demonstrates superior temperature capability and
shelf life over nitrile. The meta-aramid diaphragm
fabric demonstrates improved strength retention at
elevated temperature and radiation conditions.
CAUTION
Use a clean, dry, oil-free air supply
with instruments containing EPDM
components. EPDM is subject to
degradation when exposed to
petroleum-based lubricants.
Under the 10CFR50, Appendix B, quality assurance
program, the 3582NS positioner is qualified
commercial grade dedicated. These can be supplied
as 10CFR, Part 21 items.
The 3582i is an electro-pneumatic valve positioner,
consisting of a 582i electro-pneumatic converter
installed on a 3582 pneumatic valve positioner. The
3582i valve positioner provides an accurate valve
stem position that is proportional to a DC current
input signal.
The 582i electro-pneumatic converter is a modular
unit that can be installed at the factory or in the field.
However, do not install a 582i converter on an
existing positioner until you contact your Emerson
Process Management sales office for application
assistance.