GE Masoneilan 4700E User manual

GE Energy
Masoneilan* Products
4700E/4800E Electropneumatic Positioners
ATEX Instruction Manual
Corrosion resistant positioner
• Accurate positioning
• Integrated 4000 Series I/P transducer
• Optional high-flow capacity

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4700E and 4800E Series Electropneumatic Positioners
CONTENTS
WARNING ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________3
INSTRUMENT OPERATION _______________________________________________________________________________________________3
1. NUMBERING SYSTEM _____________________________________________________________________________________________4
2. TECHNICAL DATA________________________________________________________________________________________________4
2.1. Performances_____________________________________________________________________________________________4
2.2. Schematic ________________________________________________________________________________________________4
3. ATEX INTRINSIC SAFETY MARKING and nL TYPE FOR MODEL 4000 I/P CONVERTER __________________________________________5
4. ATEX EXPLOSIONPROOF MARKING FOR MODEL 4000 I/P CONVERTER _____________________________________________________5
5. ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS and CONDUIT ENTRY _____________________________________________________________________6
5.1. Current signal ____________________________________________________________________________________________6
5.2. Maximum Power __________________________________________________________________________________________6
5.3. Intrinsic Safety entity parameters ____________________________________________________________________________6
5.4. Conduit entry in flameproof application _______________________________________________________________________6
6. ASSEMBLY OF A 4700E OR 4800E POSITIONER ON A VALVE______________________________________________________________7
7. PNEUMATIC CONNECTION OF POSITIONER 4700 E / 4800 E _____________________________________________________________7
8. INSTALLATION and START UP ______________________________________________________________________________________7
8.1. Installation _______________________________________________________________________________________________7
8.2. Start up__________________________________________________________________________________________________7
9. CALIBRATION OF THE 4700 E/4800 E POSITIONER _____________________________________________________________________8
10. MAINTENANCE SERVICE __________________________________________________________________________________________8
10.1. General rules _____________________________________________________________________________________________8
10.2. Before maintenance activity ________________________________________________________________________________8
10.3. During maintenance activity ________________________________________________________________________________8
10.4. After maintenance activity__________________________________________________________________________________9
11. SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF USE______________________________________________________________________________________9
11.1. For Intrinsic Safety and Flameproof __________________________________________________________________________9
11.2. For Intrinsic Safety ________________________________________________________________________________________9
11.3. For Flameproof____________________________________________________________________________________________ 9

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WARNING
BEFORE installing, using or carrying out any maintenance tasks associated with this instrument, READ
THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
These instruments comply with the essential safety requirements of the European Directive ATEX 94/9/CE. It is certified
to be used in Gas or Dust explosive atmospheres, groups IIA, IIB, IIC or IIIC:
Category II 1GD –zones 0, 1, 2, 20, 21 and 22 for the protection mode "ia"
Category II 3G –zone 2 for the protection mode "nA & nL"
Category II 2GD –zones 1, 2, 21 and 22 for the protection mode "d".
They also comply with the essential safety requirements of the European Directive EMC 89/336/CE as amended, for use
within an industrial environment.
It is the end user's responsibility to:
Verify material compatibility with the application
Ensure proper use of fall protection when working at heights, per Safe Site Work Practices
Ensure use of proper Personal Protective Equipment
Take the appropriate actions to ensure that site personnel who are performing installation, commissioning and
maintenance have been trained in proper site procedures for working with and around equipment, per Safe Site
Work Practices
Products certified as explosion proof equipment MUST BE:
a) Installed, put into service, used and maintained in compliance with European and/or national and local
regulations and in accordance with the recommendations contained in the relevant standards concerning
potentially explosive atmospheres.
b) Used only in situations those comply with the certification conditions shown in this document and after
verification of their compatibility with the zone of intended use and the permitted maximum ambient
temperature.
c) Installed, put into service and maintained by qualified and competent professionals who have been trained in
proper site procedures for for instrumentation used in areas with potentially explosive atmosphere and for
working with and around equipment, per Safe Site Work Practices.
Under certain operating conditions, the use of damaged instruments could cause a degradation of the performances of
the system which may lead to personal injury or death.
Use only genuine replacement parts, which are provided by the manufacturer, to guarantee that the products comply
with the essential safety requirements of the European Directives mentioned above.
INSTRUMENT OPERATION
4700E/4800E apparatus: electro pneumatic positioner (force balanced principle) with integrated current to pressure
converter (4000 I/P Converter). It controls the position of the plug of a control valve to a 4-20 mA control signal.
Feedback is obtained by means of a cam.
4800E is a positioner with a high flow pneumatic block.

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1. NUMBERING SYSTEM
4
Capacity of pilot
Signal span
Mounting
Type
7. standard
8. high flow
0. 4–20 mA
1. 20.7 to 103.5 KPa (3 to 15 psi)
2. 41.4 to 206.8 KPa (6 to 30 psi)
0. Rotary
1. Linear
P - Pneumatic
E - Electropneumatic
2. TECHNICAL DATA
2.1. Performance
Performance (% of the signal range)
4700E
4800E
Dead Zone
< 0.5
< 0.5
Hysteresis
< 0.5
< 0.8
Repeatability
0.5
0.5
Sensitivity
0.3
0.5
Conformity
± 1
± 1
Input impedance
170 ohms
170 ohms
Maximum service temperature range: (refer to the marking on the apparatus).
Standard Instrument: - 40 °C to + 85 °C (-40°F to +185°F)
Storage temperature: - 55°C to + 90°C (-67°F to + 194°F)
The components of the I/P Module are protected by a metallic housing. Housing electrical protection index: IP 66.
2.2. Schematic
(C)
(J*)
REP.
Designation
REP.
Designation
REP.
Designation
4
Spring end
12
Supply gauge
C
Cover
4b
Zero nut
13
Output gauge
J (*)
O'ring seal
4c
Zero lock nut
19
Vent plug
O
Output
5
Feedback spring
43
Plug
S
Supply
8
Socket head screw
V
Safety screw
* O'ring seal is not visible.

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3. ATEX INTRINSIC SAFETY MARKING and nL TYPE FOR MODEL 4000 I/P CONVERTER
The marking is on the serial plate stamped on the I/P Converter housing
Masoneilan Dresser Inc
85 Bodwell Street Avon Massachusetts USA.
MODEL 4000 I/P CONVERTER
SIRA 02ATEX2277X (“ia” protection mode)
SIRA 02ATEX4279X (« nA nL » protection mode)
(Serial number)
The two first digits of the serial number indicate the year of manufacture: 11 = 2011, 12 = 2012, etc ...
Ui = 30 Vdc, Ii = 110 mA, Li = 0, Ci = 0.
IP66
Notified body CE ▪▪▪▪
II 1GD
Ex ia IIC T4 Ga (Ta= -40°C to +80°C, Pi = 1.1W)
Ex ia IIC T6 Ga (Ta= -40°C to +55°C, Pi = 0.33W)
Ex ia IIIC Da T90°C (Ta= -40°C to +80°C, Pi = 1.1W)
II 3G
Ex nA nL IIC T4 Gc Ta= -40°C to +80°C
Warning:
Potential electrostatic charging hazard.
See instructions for safe use.
4. ATEX EXPLOSIONPROOF MARKING FOR MODEL 4000 I/P CONVERTER
The marking is on the serial plate stamped on the I/P Converter housing
Masoneilan Dresser Inc
85 Bodwell Street Avon Massachusetts USA.
MODEL 4000 I/P CONVERTER
SIRA 02ATEX1274
(Serial number)
The two first digits of the serial number indicate the year of manufacture: 11 = 2011, 12 = 2012, etc ...
Pi = 0.8 W
IP66
Notified body CE ▪▪▪▪
II2GD
Ex d IIC T6 Gb Ta : - 40°C to + 55°C
Ex d IIC T5 Gb Ta : - 40°C to + 70°C
Ex d IIC T4 Gb Ta : - 40°C to + 85°C
Ex t IIIC T90°C Db Ta : - 40°C to + 55°C
Warning:
Do not open when energised.
Do not open when an explosive gas atmosphere is present.
Potential electrostatic charging hazard.
See instructions for safe use.
Use cables rated to ≥ 5°C above ambient.

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5. ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS and CONDUIT ENTRY
Comply with current national and local regulations for electrical installation work.
Comply with national and local explosive atmosphere regulations.
Before carrying out any work on the device, power off the instrument or make sure that the local
conditions in the potentially explosive atmosphere permit the safe opening of the cover.
Before switching on or after doing any work on the device, always tighten the cover (C) with a seal (J) in
good condition and put back the safety screw (V).
The Model 4000 I/P Converter must be installed and put into service in conformance with EN/IEC 60079-14,
EN/IEC 61241-14 and / or national and local regulations applicable for explosive atmospheres.
5.1. Current signal
The Model 4000 I/P Converter is self-powered 4-20mA current receiver. Connect the wires to the instrument's
terminals, taking care of complying with polarities + and - .
Make the earth connections with the internal and external ground terminals.
Input signal: 4-20 mA,
Input impedance: 170 ohms.
5.2. Maximum Power
0.8 W for Flameproof atmosphere
1.1W or 0.33W for Intrinsic Safety atmosphere
5.3. Intrinsic Safety entity parameters
Entity parameters
T4
T6
Unit
Max. Input Voltage
Ui
30
30
V
Max. Input Current
Ii
110
110
mA
Max. Input Power
Pi
1100
0.33
mW
Max. Internal Capacitance
Ci
0
0
nF
Max. Internal Inductivity
Li
0
0
µH
5.4. Conduit entry in flameproof application
The connections can be done with different variations taking into account approved manufacturer and requested
approvals:
A cable entry of a certified type Ex d IIC / Ex tD A21 or Ex t IIIC Db can be mounted directly on the single ½"
NPT (ANSI/ASME B1.20.1) housing conduit connection or M20 (ISO965-1 & ISO965-3).
For identification machining thread, check the part number sticked on the Model 4000 I/P Converter body:
M20
00-055100106-888
½ NPT
00-055100212-888
Adaptors or reducers if apparatus certified ATEX or IECEx.

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6. ASSEMBLY OF A 4700E OR 4800E POSITIONER ON A VALVE
Comply with current national and local regulations for electrical installation work.
Comply with national and local explosive atmosphere regulations.
Before carrying out any work on the device, power off the instrument or make sure that the local
conditions in the potentially explosive atmosphere permit the safe opening of the cover.
Before switching on or after doing any work on the device, always tighten the cover (C) with a seal (J)
in good condition and put back the safety screw (V).
Note: Before installation, check that the device is undamaged. In the event of damage, inform the
manufacturer whose address is shown on the serial plate;
If the positioner is supplied mounted on a valve, GE Energy installs it, make the pneumatic connection and
configure and calibrate it.
When the positioner is shipped alone, the user is responsible for its installation, electrical and pneumatic
connections and its calibration.
Please refer to operating instruction manual GEA19730 for more detail.
7. PNEUMATIC CONNECTION OF POSITIONER 4700 E / 4800 E
Make sure that the air supply pressure is suitable for the installation and for the instrument.
When using a positioner make sure that the air supply pressure matches the one specified on the
serial plate without exceeding 700 kPa (100 psi).
If the instrument has been shipped alone, make pneumatic connections as per § 2.2:
air supply pressure to input (S) and output (O) to the actuator.
Minimum diameter of tubing:
- 4700 E : 4 x 6 mm
- 4800 E : 10 x 12 mm
8. INSTALLATION and START UP
These operations must be put into service in conformance with EN/IEC 60079-17 and / or national and local
regulations applicable for explosive atmospheres.
Before carrying out any work on the device, check that the local conditions in the potentially explosive atmosphere
zone permit the safe opening of the covers.
8.1. Installation
Explosionproof instrument can be installed in flammable gas explosive atmosphere groups IIA, IIB, IIC for the
zones 1 and 2 or in flammable dust explosive atmosphere group IIIC zones 21 and 22.
Intrinsically safe instrument can be installed in flammable gas explosive atmospheres groups IIA, IIB, IIC for the
zones 0, 1 and 2 or in flammable dust explosive atmosphere group IIIC zones 20, 21 and 22.
Note: Since the apparatus has a multiple certifications: ia, d, nA or nL, it is recommended that the type of
installation Ex ia, Ex d, Ex nA nL is identified on or next to the apparatus.
8.2. Start up
NOTE: Before start up, proceed, if required, with instrument calibration as per § 9and/or ensure that all the safety
instructions in the preceding paragraphs have been strictly followed.
Before switching on or after doing any work on the device, always tighten the cover (C) with a seal (J)
in good condition and put back the safety screw (V).
Check that the cable gland is certified for the intended use and that the electrical data are suitable
for the operating zone.

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9. CALIBRATION OF THE 4700 E/4800 E POSITIONER
Comply with current national and local regulations for electrical installation work.
Comply with national and local explosive atmosphere regulations.
Before carrying out any work on the device, power off the instrument or make sure that the local
conditions in the potentially explosive atmosphere permit the safe opening of the cover.
Before switching on or after doing any work on the device, always tighten the cover (C) with a seal (J)
in good condition and put back the safety screw (V).
The positioner mounted on the valve is factory calibrated. If it is supplied alone, calibration will be carried out by
the customer, as follows:
Make the electrical and pneumatic connections, see § 5and § 7.
The zero is set using the nut (4b). Adjust the nut (4b) so that the valve is close for the signal value that
corresponds to the closure of the valve.
The span is adjusted using the spring (5). Turn the spring (5) on the spring end (4), to increase or reduce the
number of active coils, thus reducing or increasing the stiffness of the spring. These operations are carried out to
adjust the span so as that the valve describes its entire stroke for the full range of the control signal.
These two operations are repeated until the correct settings are obtained.
Lock the zero lock nut (4c) and the socket head screw (8)
Note: the Model 4000 I/P Converter does not require any adjustment.
10. MAINTENANCE SERVICE
Comply with current national and local regulations for electrical installation work.
Comply with national and local explosive atmosphere regulations.
Before carrying out any work on the device, power off the instrument or make sure that the local
conditions in the potentially explosive atmosphere permit the safe opening of the cover.
Before switching on or after doing any work on the device, always tighten the cover (C) with a seal (J)
in good condition and put back the safety screw (V).
10.1. General rules
These operations must be put into service in conformance with EN/IEC 60079-17 and / or national and local
regulations applicable for explosive atmospheres.
10.2. Before maintenance activity
Before carrying out any work on the device, check that the local conditions in the potentially explosive atmosphere
zone permit the safe opening of the cover (C).
10.3. During maintenance activity
Take into account all special conditions of use points listed § 11.
Pay particular attention to the following points:
Check that no part is damaged. In the event of damage, replace the defective parts with genuine
manufacturer's replacement parts only.
Check the general condition of the main cover seal (C) and the housing.
Check the gland and the electrical connections.
Check the pilot:
Disconnect the air supply and remove the pilot from the pneumatic block
After disassembly of the pilot (see picture below) clean parts and blow air through the ports and tubing.
The reassembly of the pilot is done in accordance with the figure below by using three new O rings.
Screw the assembly in the pneumatic block.

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When replacing the I/P module, check the condition of the three 'O' rings
(22, 23 24) and replace them if necessary.
To proceed to a cleaning of the different sides of the enclosure to avoid
the deposits of dusts for instruments working in zones 20, 21 and 22.
Avoid contact of the apparatus with aggressive substances which could damage the metallic or plastic parts.
10.4. After maintenance activity
After doing any work on the device, check the cover (C) is fully screwed and the security cover screw is well locked (V).
11. SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF USE
11.1. For Intrinsic Safety and Flameproof
It is under the user responsibility to check once a year the gasket and in the event of damage to replace the
defective parts with manufacturer's replacement parts only.
For use in dusty hazardous areas, the user will have to proceed to a cleaning regularly the different sides of the
enclosure to avoid the deposits of dusts, the maximum thickness must be <5 mm. For safe operation, this can
be done only if the local conditions around the device are free of potentially explosive atmosphere.
The user will have to check the temperature increase on the positioner coming from the mechanical part in
contact with or through the process thermal radiation be less or equal than the temperature classification
allowed. This must be done in conformance with EN/IEC 60079-14 and / or national and local regulations
applicable for explosive atmospheres.
The user will proceed a cleaning of the device and mainly the plastic label with a wet rag to avoid any
electrostatic spark. For safe operation, this can be done only if the local conditions around the device are free
of potentially explosive atmosphere.
11.2. For Intrinsic Safety
The cable entry must have a protection level at least equal to IP54 according to EN/IEC 60529 standards.
For the housing with aluminum material, the user will have to determine the use of the device for group II
category 1 (zone 0) against potential inflammable source causing by sparks in the event of impact or friction.
The current source supply connected on the Model 4000 connectors must be certified for use in group IIC and
intrinsic safety loop approved. The entity parameters of the current source supply must be compatible with the
entity parameters of the Model 4000 I/P Converter described § 5.3.
11.3. For Flameproof
For ambient temperature greater than 70°C, the user must choice a cable entry and a cable compatible with:
Ambient Temperature
Cable and Cable Entry Temperature
70 °C
75 °C
85 °C
90 °C
The cable entry and the cable must be compatible with the minimum temperature of -40°C indicated on the
marking plate.
The cable entry must have a protection level at least equal to IP66/67.

BELGIUM
Phone: +32-2-344-0970
Fax: +32-2-344-1123
BRAZIL
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Ontario
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GERMANY
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RUSSIA
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UNITED STATES
Massachusetts
Phone: +1-508-586-4600
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DIRECT SALES OFFICE LOCATIONS
GEA19513 March 2012
© 2012 General Electric Company. All rights reserved.
* Masoneilan, Camflex, Varimax, and MiniTork are registered trademarks of the General Electric Company.
Other company names and product names used in this document are the registered trademarks or trademarks
of their respective owners.
Corrosion resistant positioner
• Accurate positioning
• Integrated 4000 Series I/P transducer
• Optional high-flow capacity
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