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Control and feedback systems ® GEA T.VIS P-15 Operating instruction (Translation from the original language) 430BAL010747EN_3...
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EU Machinery Directive. This document is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. The document may not, in whole or in part, be copied, reproduced, translated or reduced to an electronic medium of machine-readable form without the express permission of GEA Tuchenhagen GmbH. LEGAL NOTICE Word marks ®...
TABLE OF CONTENTS General Information Information on the Document 1.1.1 Binding Character of These Operating Instructions 1.1.2 Notes on the Illustrations 1.1.3 Symbols and Highlighting Manufacturer address Contact Safety Intended use 2.1.1 Requirements for operation 2.1.2 Improper operating conditions Operator’s Duty of Care Subsequent changes IP Protection Classes General safety instructions and dangers...
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Decommissioning 12.1 Safety instructions 12.2 Disposal 12.2.1 General notes Spare parts list - control top type T.VIS P-15 Spare parts list - switch bar T.VIS P-15 Dimension sheet - control top type T.VIS P-15 Appendix 16.1 Lists 16.1.1 Abbreviations and terms 430BAL010747EN_3 24.07.2020...
General Information Information on the Document General Information Information on the Document The present Operating Instructions are part of the user information for the product. The Operating Instructions contain all the information you need to transport, install, commission, operate and carry out maintenance for the product. 1.1.1 Binding Character of These Operating Instructions These Operating Instructions contain the manufacturer's instructions to the...
Second step in a sequence of operations. ® Result of the previous operation. ® The operation is complete, the goal has been achieved. Hint! Further useful information. Manufacturer address GEA Tuchenhagen GmbH Am Industriepark 2-10 21514 Büchen Contact Tel.:+49 4155 49-0 Fax:+49 4155 49-2035 flowcomponents@gea.com www.gea.com 430BAL010747EN_3 24.07.2020...
For process valves which do not allow the air to be guided internally, the control top has a connection option for supplying the air externally via a hose. The control top T.VIS P-15 may not be used in areas where ATEX approval is required. Hint!
This ensures that the component is always operating properly and efficiently. IP Protection Classes The control top T.VIS P-15 in its standard version fulfils the requirements of protection class IP66 (DIN EN 60529). Models in protection classes IP67 or IP69k (both DIN EN 60529) are also available.
Safety General safety instructions and dangers IP classes provide information about the degree of protection an electrical device housing provides against the ingress of solids (first digit) or humidity (second digit). They attempt to reproduce common kinds of failure and assign so-called IP codes to the protected systems.
Safety Supplementary Regulations • Only use the valve for its intended use. • The valve must be functional and in good working order. Check the condition of the valve before starting work and at regular intervals. • Wear tight-fitting work clothing for all work on the valve. •...
Safety Qualification of personnel • installation and operating regulations for use in potentially explosive areas. Qualification of personnel This section provides information on how the personnel working on the component must be trained. Operating and maintenance personnel must • have the necessary qualification to carry out their tasks, •...
Safety Safety equipment User groups Staff Qualifications Operating personnel Adequate instruction and sound knowledge in the following areas: • Functionality of the component • Operating sequences on the pump • What to do in case of an emergency • Lines of authority and responsibilities with respect to the task Maintenance personnel Appropriate training and a sound knowledge of the structure and functionality of the component.
• be careful not to touch the electronic components, • also take care not to touch electronic components when supply voltage is present. Use ESD-compliant packaging when returning electronic components. (Contact GEA Tuchenhagen if you have any questions.) 430BAL010747EN_3 24.07.2020...
Safety Danger zones 2.10 Danger zones Please observe the following notes: • In the event of malfunctions, shut down the control top (disconnect from the power and air supply) and secure it against being used. • Before starting any service, maintenance or repair work, disconnect the control top from the power supply and secure it against inadvertently being switched back on again.
(programming input). After completion of the programming procedure, the positioner T.VIS P-15 is in operating mode. Here, when the customer feeds an analogue signal (4-20 mA), the positioner can...
Fig.4: Control top with cap including buttons (standard variant in IP66) According to protection class IP66 (EN 60529) the control top T.VIS P-15 is suitable for use in this design and if the electrical and pneumatic connections are installed correctly.
Description To operate the control top, take off the cap and press the plus/minus buttons directly on the circuit board (A). Observe the general instructions regarding ESD protection. Operation see Section 8.2, Page 42. 3.1.4 Function of the Buttons Automatic end position programming and manual mode are generally activated using the buttons in or under the cap.
Transport and storage Storage conditions Transport and storage Storage conditions You must first dry and preserve the control top to prevent damage if the control top is exposed to temperatures ≤ 0°C during transport or storage. Hint! We recommend that the valve should be stored at a temperature of ≥ 5 °C for a period of 24 hours prior to any handling (disassembling the housings / activation of actuators) so that any ice crystals formed by condensation water can melt.
Explanation of the items in the order code Item in the order code Designation Explanation Feedback location T P 1 5 Control Top T.VIS P-15 Control top type 2 solenoid valves Feedback T.VIS P-15 (with analog module) T.VIS P-15 (with analog...
Technical data Technical data Explanation of the items in the order code Item in the order code Designation Explanation 5-pin connector M12/5- wire/M20x1.5 Acoded / for feedback code 5: additional 5-pin connector M12/M16; B- coded for air hose Ø 6,35/4,31 mm 5-pin connector M12/5- wire/M20x1.5 Acoded / for feedback...
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Technical data Technical data Technical data: Temperatures and compressed air supply Designation Description - Solid particle content: Quality class 6 (recommended) Particle size max. 5mu Particle density max. 5 mg/m - Water content: Quality class 4 (max.) Dew point +3°C If the unit is used at higher altitudes or at low ambient temperatures, the dew point must be adapted accordingly.
Technical data Specifications for 24V DC Version Technical data: Electrical information Designation Description Electrical wiring configuration – 5-pin M12 circular connector or – Terminal strip Switch point tolerance adjustable 0.3; 0.7; 1.0; 2.0 mm Dead band < 1%; < 2%; < 3% Characteristic curve linear or percent 1:25 * When using detergents with high surface tension reduction and/or when using...
Assembly and installation Safety instructions Assembly and installation Safety instructions Hazardous situations during installation can be avoided by safety-conscious and proactive behaviour of the personnel. For installation, the following principles apply: • Only qualified personnel are allowed to set-up, install and commission the component.
2 turns to open it! Can be adjusted to the process conditions. Hint! On most of the GEA Tuchenhagen valve types, solenoid valve Y1 internally guides the main control air through the switch bar into the main actuator. The external air connection Y1 is provided in addition.
Assembly and installation Electrical connections Fig.11: Control top with air connection Air connection on actuator Air connection on control top ® Connect air connection on control top and air connection on actuator with an air hose. Electrical connections Danger To satisfy the UL requirements, use a protective insulation power-limited power supply according to UL/IEC 60950 or power limited according to UL/IEC 61010-1 3cd cl.
Assembly and installation Electrical connections M12 plug connection front M12 plug connection rear Danger Only allow properly qualified staff to carry out work on the electrical equipment. Prior to establishing electrical connections check the maximum permissible operating voltage. ► Hint! The electrical cable must be long enough to allow the control top to be removed via the switch bar.
Assembly and installation Visual Display 6.4.2.2 Connector M12/5-pin, B-coded (50) Fig.14: 5-pin M12 connector B-coded: device connector and view of male connector Corresponding cable socket see “Accessories” Section 5.4, Page 23 not assigned Feedback OPEN not assigned Feedback CLOSED Error output * Assignment for colour variant green, see "Colour changeover"...
Assembly and installation Visual Display 6.5.1 Illuminated dome Fig.15 + button Illuminated dome - button The following statuses are visualized by the illuminated dome, also see Section 6.5.2, Page 30: • Valve in non-actuated position: green • Valve in actuated position: yellow •...
Solenoid valve NC PicoBlade 4-pin Mounting the Control Top to Different Valves This chapter describes how the control top T.VIS P-15 is installed and removed on actuators of different valve types. Observe the following notes when doing so. Notice Magnetic fields can influence the position measuring system.
Assembly and installation Mounting the Control Top to Different Valves Notice The vent plug E2 is a safety element. If the element is not installed correctly or if the vent is covered, the safety function is no longer guaranteed. ► The installation position of the vent plug E2 must never be pointing vertically upwards.
Assembly and installation Mounting the Control Top to Different Valves Fig.18 Fit the O-rings (210, 98). Use a face spanner to screw the locking screw (198) into the actuator (A.1). Screw the switch bar (1) together with switch bar (11) into the actuator, torque 2 Nm.
Assembly and installation Mounting the Control Top to Different Valves Tighten the clamps (15) and screws (39) to a torque of 1 Nm (0.7 lbft). Align the pneumatic and electrical connections in accordance with the valve block configuration. Perform commissioning, see Chapter 6, Page 25 and Chapter 7, Page 38. ®...
Assembly and installation Mounting the Control Top to Different Valves Carry out the following steps: Complete the T.VIS mounting base (198) with O-rings (29, 101) and a plain bearing (202). Fig.21 Screw the mounting base (198) into the actuator (A.4) and tighten using a face spanner.
Assembly and installation Mounting the Control Top to Different Valves Fig.22 Screw the adapter into the actuator (A4.1) and tighten using an a/f 17 open end spanner. Complete the T.VIS mounting base (198) with O-rings (29, 101) and a plain bearing (202).
If a valve with the wrong type of switch bar is used, there is a risk of injury as the switch bar can damage the pneumatic block. ► When replacing a predecessor model with a control top T.VIS P-15 the switch bar must always be replaced! 430BAL010747EN_3 24.07.2020...
Start-up Safety precautions Start-up Safety precautions Initial commissioning For initial commissioning, the following principles apply: • Take protective measures against dangerous contact voltages in accordance with pertinent regulations. • The control top must be completely assembled and correctly adjusted. All screw connections must be securely tightened.
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If no selection is made within 30 seconds, the setting last selected is automatically adopted and visualized in accordance with the colours selected. Positioner T.VIS P-15 then automatically changes from programming mode to operating mode and regulates the process valve in accordance with the relevant setpoint value applied.
If maintenance must be conducted on a process valve that is fitted with a control top T.VIS P-15, the valve core must be pulled out of the housing. For this purpose, the valve disk pretension of the process valve must be relieved by actuating the main actuator.
Operation and control Safety instructions Operation and control Safety instructions Dangerous situations during operation can be avoided by safety-conscious and proactive behaviour of the personnel. For operation, the following principles apply: • Monitor the component during operation. • Safety devices must not be changed, removed or taken out of service. Check all safety devices at regular intervals.
Operation and control Operating Overview Operating Overview Initial situation: T.VIS P-15 de-energised! First commissioning (not programmed; Recommissioning (programmed; Service (push buttons automatically locked after SETUP) push buttons are locked 30s after power on) Dis-/Assembling Störung detektiert Störung detektiert Mounting of valve insert...
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Operation and control Color selection Manual mode Error mode (only after finished SETUP) (only after finished SETUP) Power off Power off Decision about further steps ‐ press for 3 to 7 s Power up new SETUP confirm error Buttons unlocked for 30 s Power up press for 3 to 7 s ‐ press ‐ green button Power off yellow Manual mode selected Memory data loss release both + ‐ yellow/red flashing buttons Buttons unlocked for 10 s back to first back to press for 3 to 7 s commissioning operation mode Manuel mode started yellow/red quick flashing release button within 7 s Valve closes...
Cleaning Cleaning Cleaning Cleaning Observe the safety data sheets supplied by the detergent manufacturers. Only use detergents which are not aggressive towards synthetic materials and the sealing materials used and which are non-abrasive. 430BAL010747EN_3 24.07.2020...
Maintenance Safety precautions Maintenance 10.1 Safety precautions Maintenance and repair Before carrying out maintenance and repair work on the component's electrical equipment, perform the following steps in accordance with the "5 safety rules": • Isolate from the power supply • Take appropriate measures to prevent switch on •...
Maintenance Inspections • Disconnect all power and utility lines. • Markings, e.g. on lines, must not be removed. • Do not climb on the component. Use suitable access aids and working platforms. • Mark the lines (if unmarked) prior to disassembly to ensure they are not confused when re-assembling.
Maintenance Removing the Control Top from the Valve 10.3 Removing the Control Top from the Valve Fig.29 Requirement: • Make sure that the solenoid valve is not actuated. Hint! The pneumatic and electrical connections can remain on the control top. Carry out the following steps: Release the screw connection (39) and remove the clamp ring (15).
10.4.3 Install the circuit board To install the printed circuit board, pay attention to the wiring diagram for the printed circuit board (underside) for T.VIS P-15, see Section 6.5.3, Page 31! 10.4.4 Removing the sensor module (9) Carry out the following steps: 430BAL010747EN_3 24.07.2020...
Maintenance Dismantling the Control Top into its Components Loosen the screws (57). Fig.32 Lift the sensor module (9) off the base plate. ® Done 10.4.5 Removing the Solenoid Valves and the Control Plate Fig.33 Requirement: • Pay attention to the correct assignment of cables between the solenoid valves and the circuit board –...
Maintenance Dismantling the Control Top into its Components Undo the screws (66) and remove the solenoid valves (63 and 64) from the pneumatic block (8). Loosen the screws (66) and remove the valve plates (65) from the pneumatic block (8). Loosen the screws (57) and remove the control plates (78) from the pneumatic block (8).
Maintenance Dismantling the Control Top into its Components Carry out the following steps: Tighten the screw (57.1): torque: 1.5 Nm (1.0 lbft). Fig.35 Tighten the screw (57.2): torque: 1.5 Nm (1.0 lbft). For the other parts to be fitted (sensor, printed circuit board, solenoid valves, valve plate) refer to the preceding pages.
Maintenance Maintenance Carry out the following steps: Position the valve plates (65) incl. the flat seal on the pneumatic block (8) at positions Y2 and Y3 with the groove (65.22) facing upwards. Tighten the screws (66). ® Done Hint! When using the pneumatic block (8), the 2 valve plates (65) must be fitted so that the groove (65.22) is pointing upwards.
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Maintenance Fig.39 Fig.38 Requirement: • Use only the exhaust air throttle (75) and sound absorber (26) specified in the spare parts list, see Chapter 13, Page 58. Carry out the following steps: Check that the control air can exit freely from the sound absorber (26), reflux valve (26.1), filter (5.1) and exhaust air throttle (75) and replace the parts if necessary.
Alarms Malfunctions and remedies Alarms 11.1 Malfunctions and remedies In the event of malfunctions immediately deactivate the valve and secure it against inadvertent reactivation. Malfunctions may only be remedied by qualified staff, who must observe the safety precautions. Malfunction, signalling, cause, remedy Malfunction Signalling Cause...
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Supply air throttle are incorrect at P Exhaust air throttle at N Fine adjustment required No feedback Red LED flashing T.VIS P-15 in Programming signal is pending factory setting and according to at the PLC not yet Operating although one of...
Remedy Red LED T.VIS P-15 Wait until continuous light currently in programming programming mode ends mode Red LED flashing T.VIS P-15 has a Check the bellows rapidly malfunction: and possibly Programmed reprogram, see position overrun operating (possibly from overview shape change of Section 8.2,...
Decommissioning Safety instructions Decommissioning 12.1 Safety instructions For shutting down, the following principles apply: • Switch off the compressed air. • Switch off the component with the main switch. • Padlock the main switch (if fitted) in the off position to prevent it from being switched back on.
Spare parts list - control top type T.VIS P-15 Spare parts list - control top type T.VIS P-15 Fig.40 430BAL010747EN_3 24.07.2020...
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Metric Inch Control Top T.VIS P-15 221-739.33 221-739.35 Control top T.VIS P-15/RM (for position feedback only, binary signals) 221-739.34 221-739.36 For switch bar T.VIS P-15 refer to spare parts list 221ELI010731DE Base T.VIS T-18 PA12/L 221-646,100 221-646,100 Filter 221-003869 221-003869...
Spare parts list - switch bar T.VIS P-15 Spare parts list - switch bar T.VIS P-15 Fig.41 430BAL010747EN_3 24.07.2020...
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Spare parts list - switch bar T.VIS P-15 Item Designation Material Material no. Application Switch rod PA6/GK30 221-589.75 Standard for all valves with the exception of butterfly valves T- smart 7 Ring T.VIS/ECO Noryl/GFN2 221-002396 In addition to item 1, only for ECOVENT-valves and VESTA XL...
Appendix Lists Appendix 16.1 Lists 16.1.1 Abbreviations and terms Abbreviation Explanation British Standard Unit of measurement of pressure [bar] All pressure data expressed in [bar/psi] is assumed to be gauge pressure [barg/psig] unless explicitly specified otherwise. approx. approximately °C Unit of measurement of temperature [degree Celsius] valve coefficient, non-metric flow coefficient, see K Unit of measurement of volume [cubic decimetre] standard volume (standard litres)
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Appendix Abbreviation Explanation µm Unit of measurement of length [micrometre] Metric Unit of measurement of work [newton metre] TORQUE SPECIFICATION: 1 Nm = 0.737 lb-ft Pound-Force (lb)× Feet (ft) Polyamide PE-LD Low-density polyethylene Polytetrafluoroethylene Anglo-American unit of measurement for pressure [pound- force per square inch] All pressure data expressed in [bar/psi] is assumed to be gauge pressure [barg/psig] unless explicitly specified...
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