GF SPC User manual

GF Piping Systems
Type SPC
positioner
Operating Instructions
Typ SPC
Stellungsregler
Betriebsanleitung
Régulateur de
position de
type SPC
Manuel d'utilisation
Posicionador
tipo SPC
Manual de instrucciones
00815406
2004056 Type SPC positioner
MA_00103 / DE EN FR ES / 03 (10.2022)
© Georg Fischer Piping Systems Ltd
CH-8201 Schahausen/Switzerland
[phone] / info.ps@georgfischer.com
www.gfps.com

Content
Type SPC positioner 3
Typ SPC Stellungsregler 35
Régulateur de position de type SPC 67
Posicionador tipo SPC 99

GF Piping Systems
Type SPC positioner
Operating Instructions

GF Piping Systems
Translation of the original instruction manual
Disclaimer
The technical data are not binding. It does not constitute expressly warranted characteristics and neither guaranteed properties nor
guaranteed durability. It is subject to modification. Our General Terms of Sale apply.
Observe instruction manual
The instruction manual is part of the product and an important element within the safety concept.
►Read and observe instruction manual.
►Always have instruction manual available by the product.
►Give instruction manual to all subsequent users of the product.

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Table of contents
1 Introduction 7
1.1 Intended use 7
1.2 Scope of delivery 7
1.3 Other applicable documents 7
1.4 Symbols 7
1.5 Abbreviations 8
1.6 EC-and UKCA Declaration of conformity 8
2 Safety Information 9
2.1 Meaning of the signal words 9
2.2 Observe instruction manual 9
2.3 Putting into operation, use and disassembly only by qualified personnel 9
2.4 Storage and transport 9
2.5 General safety information 10
2.6 Product-specific safety information 10
3 Design and function 12
3.1 Type plate on the product 12
3.2 Design 13
3.3 Function 13
3.4 Technical Data 14
3.5 Safe end position 15
4 Assembly 16
4.1 Assembly 16
4.2 Pneumatic installation 20
4.3 Electrical installation 21
5 Operation 23
5.1 Description of the operating and display elements 23
5.2 Control elements 23

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5.3 Display of the LEDs 26
6 Putting into operation 29
6.1 Automatic adaptation of the operating conditions (X.TUNE) 29
7 Disassembly 32
7.1 Disconnect pneumatic connections 32
7.2 Disconnect electrical connections 33
7.3 Type SPC Positioner disassembly 33
8 Disposal 33

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1 Introduction
1.1 Intended use
The type SPC positioner is a digital, electropneumatic positioner for integrated mounting on pneumatically operated industrial valves
with single-acting actuators.
1.2 Scope of delivery
The set includes:
• Type SPC Positioner
• These operating instructions
Adapters and attachment kits for linear or rotary actuators are available as accessories.
The product is designed as a multipole variant as standard. The matching cable plugs are available as accessories.
1.3 Other applicable documents
Other applicable documents N°
Planning Fundamentals Industry 700 671 686
Instruction manual of the actuator -
These documents are available through agents of GF Piping Systems or at www.gfps.com.
1.4 Symbols
Symbol Meaning
• Listed in no particular order.
►Call for action: Here, something must be done.
1. Call for action in a certain order: Here, something has to be done in the specified order.

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1.5 Abbreviations
Abbreviation Designation
DN Nominal diameter
DA Mode of action Double-acting spring resistance
FC Mode of action Spring resistance closed
FO Mode of action Spring resistance closed
PA Pneumatic actuator
SPC Stroke Process Controller (stroke process controller)
SPC* Type SPC with large air capacity
UL Underwriters Laboratories
1.6 EC-and UKCA Declaration of conformity
The manufacturer GF Piping Systems AG, 8201 Schahausen (Switzerland) declares that the products listed below are in comp-
liance with the EMC Directive 2014/30/EU and meet such requirements. The CE marking on the products indicates this compliance.
Changes to the products that aect the stated technical data and the intended use void this declaration.
Additional information can be found in „GF Piping Systems planning fundamentals“.
Product group Type designation Additional directives and harmonized
design standards
UK Regulation Markings
Positioner for the process
control valves
SPC, SPC* 2014/30/EU
2011/65/EU
EN 61000-6-4:2018+A1:2011
EN 61000-6-2:2019
EN 61000-6-4:2018
EN 50581:2012
2016 No. 1091
2012 No. 3032
Schahausen, 07.10.2022
Bastian Lübke
Head of Global R&D
GF Piping Systems Ltd.
CH-8201 Schahausen (Switzerland)

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2 Safety Information
2.1 Meaning of the signal words
In this instruction manual, warnings are used, which shall warn the user of death, injuries or material damage. Always read and
observe these warnings!
DANGER!
Imminent danger!
Non-observance may result in major injuries or death.
►Measures to avoid the danger.
WARNING!
Possible danger!
Non-observance may result in serious injuries.
►Measures to avoid the danger.
CAUTION!
Dangerous situation!
Non-observance may result in minor injuries.
►Measures to avoid the danger.
NOTE!
Dangerous situation!
Non-observance may result in material losses.
2.2 Observe instruction manual
The instruction manual is part of the product and an important component within the safety concept. Non-observance may lead to
severe injuries.
• Read and observe instruction manual.
• Always have instruction manual available by the product.
• Give instruction manual to all subsequent users of the product.
2.3 Putting into operation, use and disassembly only by qualified personnel
• Product and accessories should exclusively be put into operation or taken out of service by persons who have the necessary
training, knowledge, or experience.
• Regularly instruct personnel on ll uestions regrding the locl regultions pplying to occuptionl sfety nd environmen-
tl protection, especilly for pressurized pipes.
The following target groups are addressed in these operating instructions:
• Operators: Operators are instructed in the operation of the product and observe the safety guidelines.
• Service sta: The service sta have been professionally trained and carry out maintenance work.
2.4 Storage and transport
The product must be handled, transported and stored with care. Please note the following points:
►Transport and store the product in its unopened original packing.
►Protect the product from harmful physical influences such as dust, heat, humidity and UV radiation.
►The product and its components must not be damaged either by mechanical or thermal influences.
►Store the product with the lever in the open position (delivery state).
►Check the product for general damage prior to installation.

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2.5 General safety information
NOTE!
These safety instructions do not take into account any contingencies and events that may occur during assembly, operation and
service of the devices, nor any location-related safety regulations, compliance with which, also with regard to the installation per-
sonnel, is the responsibility of the operator.
CAUTION!
Use only original parts!
Risk of material damage and/or injury due to non-compatible spare parts.
►Only use original spare parts from GF Piping Systems.
►Order spare parts using the information on the type plate.
►Do not use defective spare parts.
WARNING!
Do not use damaged products!
Danger of injury or material damage through the use of defective or damaged products.
►Do not use a damaged or defective product.
►Replace any damaged or defective products immediately.
CAUTION!
Leaking gaskets!
Danger of injury by leaking medium due to damaged or aged gaskets.
►Store gaskets if possible in a cool, dry and dark place.
►Before installing them, the gaskets have to be checked on possible aging damages, such as fissures and hardenings.
►Regularly check the gaskets and replace, where necessary.
2.6 Product-specific safety information
WARNING!
Risk of injury due to high pressure in the system/device.
►Before working on the system or device, switch o the pressure and vent/drain the lines.
Danger due to power supply!
►Before intervening in the device or the system, switch o the power supply and secure it against being switched on again.
►Observe the applicable accident prevention and safety regulations for electrical devices.
General dangerous situations. To protect against injury, note:
►That the system cannot be operated unintentionally.
►Only operate the device when it is in perfect condition and in compliance with the operating instructions.
►Installation and maintenance work may only be carried out by authorized specialist personnel using suitable tools.
WARNING!
After an interruption of the electrical or pneumatic supply, make sure there is a defined or controlled restart of the process.
►Observe the general rules of technology for the application planning and operation of the device.
To protect against material damage to the device, observe the following:
►When unscrewing and screwing in the housing jacket (with transparent cover), do not apply opposite force against the actuator
but against the electrical connection housing of the type SPC positioner.
►Do not feed aggressive or flammable media or liquids into the control air connection.
►Do not subject the housing to mechanical loads (e.g. by placing objects on it or using it as a step).
►No external changes to the device housings

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NOTE!
Electrostatic sensitive components/assemblies!
The device contains electronic components that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). Contact
with electrostatically charged persons or objects endangers these components. In the worst case,
they are immediately destroyed or fail after putting into operation.
►Take appropriate measures before touching the electronic components.
►Observe the requirements according to DIN EN 61340-5-1 to minimize or avoid the possibility of damage due to sudden electros-
tatic discharge!
►Do not touch electronic components when the operating voltage is present!
WARNING!
Solar radiation and temperature fluctuations can cause malfunctions or leaks.
►Protect product from sun and weather conditions when used outdoors.
►Observe permissible ambient temperatures.
WARNING!
For UL approved components, only circuits of limited power according to "NEC Class 2" may be used.
NOTE!
Observe the resistance of the materials!
Some of the SPC positioner materials are not acid resistant.
►Observe the media resistance of the materials.

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3 Design and function
3.1 Type plate on the product
3.1.1 Type plate
1
2
3
4
5
Nr. Bezeichnung
1Article number
2Type
3Maximum working pressure
4Max. ambient temperature
5Serial number; CE Marking
3.1.2 Additional UL plate
1
2
Nr. Bezeichnung
1Circuit with limited
power
2Power supply voltage device

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3.2 Design
1
2
3
5
6
7
4
No. Designation
1Transparent cover
Below decoding module with status LEDs
2Housing cover
3Pressure limiting valve
4Exhaust air connection
Lettering: 3
Type SPC*: Additional exhaust air connec-
tion
Lettering: 3.1
5Control air connection
Lettering: 1
6Electrical connection
7Supply air filter
3.3 Function
3
1
2
4
No. Designation
1Valve
2Pneumatic actuator
3Type SPC Positioner
4Control air connection
The type SPC positioner is an electropneumatic positioner for pneumatically operated control valves with single-acting actuators.
The type SPC positioner is assembled on the pneumatic actuator and regulates the position of the valve.
The type SPC positioner continuously compares the current position (actual position value) with the specification of the external
standard signal (position setpoint value). If there is a control dierence, the electropneumatic control system causes the actuator to
correct the actual position value accordingly.

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3.4 Technical Data
Specification
General data
Operating temperature -10 to +55 °C
Storage temperature -20 to +65 °C
Protection rating IP 65 / IP67 nach EN 60529 (evaluated by the manufacturer)
Deployment height up to 2000 m above sea level
relative humidity max. 95 % at 50 °C (not condensating)
Housing material External: PPS, PC, VA, PP-FR
Internal: PA 6; ABS
Sealing material NBR/EPDM
Valve spindle stroke range 3 - 45 mm
Putting into operation/Initialization Automatically through X.TUNE function
(automatic adjustment of the positioner)
Pneumatic data
Control medium Neutral gases, air
Quality class as per ISO 8573-1
Dust content Quality class 7,
max. particle size 40 m,
max. particle density 10 mg/m³
Water content Quality class 3,
max. pressure dew point -20 °C or
min. 10 °C below the lowest
Operating temperature
Oil content Quality class X, max. 25 mg/m³
Temperature range of control medium 0 to +50 °C
Pressure range of control medium 3 - 7 bar
Air capacity control valve Type SPC: 7 lN/min (for aeration and ventilation)
(QNn-value according to definition at pressure drop from 7 to 6 bar absolute)
Type SPC*: 130 lN/min (for aeration and ventilation)
Fluidic connection Threaded joint G 1/8
Electrical data (without bus activation)
Protection class III as per DIN EN 61140 (VDE 0140-1)
Ports 1x circular connector (M12 x 1, 8-pin)
Temperature rating connection cable min. 75 °C
Supply voltage 24 V DC ± 25% - max. residual ripple 10%
Power consumption < 5 W
Input resistance for setpoint signal 4 to 20 mA • Input resistance 75 
• Resolution 12 bit
Analog position feedback Max. current 10 mA
Burden (load) 0 - 560  (for current output 4 - 20 mA)
Digital input PNP
0 - 5 V = log "0", 10 - 30 V = log "1"
Inverted input correspondingly inverted (input current < 6 mA)
For UL approved components, only circuits of limited power according to „NEC Class 2“ may be used.

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3.5 Safe end position
Drive type Designation Safety end positions after failure of the auxiliary power
Electrical Pneumatic
up
down
Single-acting
Control function A
FC Type SPC
Control system with low air flow (DN 0.6): Not defined
Type SPC*
Control system with large air capacity (DN 2.5): down
up
down
Single-acting
Control function B
FO Type SPC
Control system with low air flow (DN 0.6): Not defined
Type SPC*
Control system with large air capacity (DN 2.5): up

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4 Assembly
NOTE!
Only for positioners and process controllers without premounted process valve.
DANGER!
Risk of injury due to high pressure in the system/device.
►Before working on the system or device, switch o the pressure and vent/drain the lines.
Risk of injury from electric shock!
►Before intervening in the device or the system, switch o the power supply and secure it against being switched on again!
►Observe the applicable accident prevention and safety regulations for electrical devices!
WARNING!
Risk of injury due to improper assembly!
►Assembly may only be carried out by authorized specialist personnel using suitable tools!
Risk of injury due to unintentional switching on of the system and uncontrolled restart!
►Secure the system against unintentional operation.
►After assembly, make sure the system is restarted under controlled conditions.
4.1 Assembly
4.1.1 construction
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
7
No. Designation
1Control air connection 21
2Control air connection 22
3Fixing screws max. 1.5 Nm
4Control air connection top
5Control air connection bottom
6Type SPC Positioner
7Actuator
8Valve

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4.1.2 Procedure
1. Prepare the valve with actuator (1) for assembly of the type SPC positioner, observing the operating instructions for the actuator
and valve (1).
9
7
4
8
6
2
1
10
5
3
11
No. Designation
1Actuator with valve
2Spindle adapter
3Shift spindle
4Thread adapter
5Bushing
6Shaft seal ring
7Guide element
8O-ring
9Adapter washer
10 Molded seal
11 Puck
Adapter assembled
2. Screw the stem adapter (2) into the actuator of the valve (1) (torque 2.5 Nm).
3. Screw the shift spindle (3) into the stem adapter (2).
4. Screw the thread adapter (4) together with the bushing (5) and the shaft sealing ring (6) into the guide element (7).
5. Insert guide element (7) with O-ring (8) into shift spindle (3).
6. Position the molded seal (10) on the adapter slide (9).
7. Mount adapter washer (9) to guide element (7).
8. Place the puck (11) on the shift spindle (3).
12
11
No. Designation
11 Puck
12 Guide rail

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9. Slide the puck (11) into the guide rail of the type SPC positioner.
13
1
No. Designation
1Actuator with valve
13 Type SPC Positioner
10. Push the type SPC positioner (13) onto the actuator (1).
11. Push the type SPC positioner (13) onto the actuator (1) without rotating it until no gap is visible at the molded seal (10).
14
14
No. Designation
14 Fixing screws
12. Fasten the type SPC positioner to the actuator using the two lateral fixing screws (14). Tighten the screws only slightly (maxi-
mum tightening torque: 1.5 Nm).
CAUTION!
Secure the screw connections!
Powerful forces or vibrations can cause screw connections to loosen. This may result in injury or property damage.
►The use of Loctite 290 is recommended for all screwed joints.
►Check screw joints regularly.
CAUTION!
Install puck correctly!
To avoid material damage and to ensure proper functioning, the puck must be installed correctly.
►The puck must be correctly assembled and rest in the guide rail during assembly.
CAUTION!
Incorrect adapter size!
To avoid material damage, the components must be compatible.
►The type SPC positioner must be compatible with valve (type and dimension), as well as the adapter.
CAUTION!
Damage or functional failure due to ingress of dirt and moisture!
Prevent ingress of dirt and moisture.
►Tighten fixing screws with max. tightening torque of 1.5 Nm to comply with protection rating IP65 /IP67.
►Check sealing points.

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NOTE!
With assembly on process valves with linear stroke actuator type Diastar Ten, Ten Plus, Sixteen, as well as type 025, observe the
mounting instructions in the operating manual of the process valve.
CAUTION!
Do not apply pressure to the positioner during assembly!
Unpredictable actuation may result in injury or property damage.
►When assembling the positioner to actuator, the control air connections must not be connected.
4.1.3 Pneumatic connection with drive
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
7
No. Designation
1Control air connection 21
2Control air connection 22
3Fixing screws max. 1.5 Nm
4Control air connection top
5Control air connection bottom
6Type SPC Positioner
7Actuator
8Valve
►Establish pneumatic connection between type SPC positioner and actuator according to the following table.
Control function FC
Process valve closed in rest position (by spring resistance)
Type Type SPC Type SPC*
Type SPC Positioner Control air outlet 22212221
Actuator Control air inlet top
Control air inlet bottom
Dry area
Control function FO
Process valve open in rest position (by spring resistance)
Type Type SPC Type SPC*
Type SPC Positioner Control air outlet 22212221
Actuator Control air inlet top
Control air inlet bottom
Dry area

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CAUTION!
Damage or functional failure due to incorrect connection!
An incorrect pneumatic connection can damage the type SPC positioner. Prevent ingress of dirt and moisture with any open connec-
tions.
►Before putting into operation, ensure correct pneumatic connection according to the diagram.
►Perform a function test upon putting into operation.
►To maintain the IP65/IP67 protection rating, connect the control air outlet that is not required to the free control air connection
of the actuator or close it with a sealing plug.
NOTE!
►"At rest" means that the control valves of the type SPC positioner are de-energized or not actuated.
►With humid ambient air, a hose connection can be established between control air output 22 of the positioner/process controller
and the control air connection of the actuator which is not connected with control function A or control function B, respectively.
This supplies the spring chamber of the actuator with dry air from the vent duct of the type SPC positioner type.
4.2 Pneumatic installation
4
1
2
3
No. Designation
1Pressure limiting valve
2Exhaust air connection
Lettering: 3
Type SPC*: Additional exhaust air connection
Lettering: 3.1
3Control air connection
Lettering: 1
4Supply air filter
1. Connect the control medium to the control air connection (3) (3 - 7 bar; instrument air, free of oil, water and dust).
2. Assemble the exhaust air line or a silencer to the exhaust air connection (3) and, for type SPC*, additionally to the exhaust air
connection (3.1).
Exhaust air concept
►To comply with protection rating IP67, an exhaust duct must be assembled in the dry area.
►The control pressure applied must be at least 0.5 - 1 bar higher than the pressure required for the end position of the pneuma-
tic actuator.
►This prevents an excessively small pressure dierence from negatively influencing the control behavior in the upper stroke
range.
►Keep the fluctuations of the control pressure as low as possible during operation (max. ±10%). In case of larger fluctuations, the
controller parameters calibrated with the X.TUNE function are not optimal.
CAUTION!
Incorrect control pressure!
Too high or too low control pressure can impair the function or cause property damage or leakage.
►The control pressure must be within the specified pressure range.
►Observe specifications for compressed air quality (see quality class control medium).