Introduction; Purpose Of This Documentation; Requirements For Special Applications; Improper Commissioning In Hazardous Areas - Siemens SIPART PS2 Service Manual

Introduction

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Purpose of this documentation

The purpose of this document is to aid with troubleshooting, installation and commissioning
of valve assemblies equipped with the SIPART PS2 valve positioner. Many valve related
issues can be discovered using the numerous SIPART PS2 features. This guide is intended
to direct a qualified technician to a specific troubleshooting procedure so the root-cause
failure of a valve assembly can be revealed. Since numerous symptoms can arise, the
attached Valve Symptom Guide (Page 13) will guide you to the appropriate troubleshooting
steps. The Appendix section contains useful documents that are referenced in many of the
following troubleshooting procedures. The "NOINI (P-Manual Mode) Troubleshooting"
document, found in Appendix A, can be considered a "catch-all" procedure that should
uncover all issues that will prevent successful PS2 initialization. For mechanical installation
of positioner to actuator, refer to the specific mounting kit instructions.
1.2

Requirements for special applications

Due to the large number of possible applications, each detail of the described device
versions for each possible scenario during commissioning, operation, maintenance or
operation in systems cannot be considered in the instructions. If you need additional
information not covered by these instructions, contact your local Siemens office or company
representative.
Submit a Tech Support Request Online: http://www.usa.siemens.com/support-request
Siemens Valve Instrumentation Website: www.siemens.com/positioner
1.3

Improper commissioning in hazardous areas

Improper commissioning in hazardous areas
Device failure or risk of explosion in hazardous areas.
• Do not commission the device until it has been mounted completely and connected in
• Before commissioning take the effect on other devices in the system into account.
PS2 Troubleshooting Guide
Service Manual, 03/2017, A5E36661550-AA
WARNING
accordance with the information in Chapter "Technical data" in Operating Instructions
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