Smart Positioner YT-3300 / 3350 / 3303 / 3301 series (Old Software) Product Manual Contents Introduction ..............................5 General Information for the users ......................5 Manufacturer Warranty .........................5 Explosion Proof Warning (Only for Intrinsic safety type positioners) ............6 Product Description ...........................8 General ..............................8 Main Features and Functions .......................8 Label Description ..........................9 Product Code .............................
Introduction General Information for the users Thank you for purchasing Rotork YTC Limited products. Each product has been fully inspected after its production to offer you the highest quality and reliable performance. Please read the product manual carefully prior to installing and commissioning the product.
God, failure due to power surge, or cosmetic damage. Improper or incorrectly performed maintenance will void this limited warranty. For detailed warranty information, please contact the corresponding local Rotork YTC Limited ➢...
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Smart Positioner YT-3300 / 3350 / 3303 / 3301 series (Old Software) Product Manual ➢ For Intrinsically Safe installations, the product must be connected to suitably rated intrinsically safe equipment, and must be installed in accordance with applicable intrinsically safe installation standards.
Smart Positioner YT-3300 / 3350 / 3303 / 3301 series (Old Software) Product Manual Product Description General YT-3300 / 3350 / 3303 / 3301 series Smart Valve Positioner accurately controls valve stroke in response to an input signal of 4 ~ 20 mA from the controller. Built-in micro-processor optimizes the positioner’s performance and provides unique functions such as Auto-Calibration, PID Control, and HART Protocol Communications.
Smart Positioner YT-3300 / 3350 / 3303 / 3301 series (Old Software) Product Manual ➢ Maintenance of the positioner is easy because of modularized inner structure. SIL2 certified.(For more information, see SIL Safety Instruction on homepage) ➢ Label Description • MODEL : Indicates the model number and additional options.
Smart Positioner YT-3300 / 3350 / 3303 / 3301 series (Old Software) Product Manual Fig. L-17: YT-3350 Intrinsic safety type (CCC) Product Code YT-3300 / 3350 series follows suffix symbols as follows. 2.4.1 YT-3300 / 3350 1 Linear (Positioner is attached the right yoke of actuator.) Motion Type Rotary Single...
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Smart Positioner YT-3300 / 3350 / 3303 / 3301 series (Old Software) Product Manual 10 ~ 40 mm (Standard type) 20 ~ 100 mm (Standard type) 90 ~ 150 mm (Standard type) 16 ~ 30 mm (Adapter type) Linear 16 ~ 60 mm (Adapter type) 16 ~ 100 mm (Adapter type) Lever Type 90 ~ 150 mm (Adapter type)
Smart Positioner YT-3300 / 3350 / 3303 / 3301 series (Old Software) Product Manual YT-3303 series follows suffix symbols as follows. 2.4.2 YT-3303 1 Linear (Positioner is attached the left yoke of actuator.) Motion Type Rotary Single Acting type Double Non-Explosion ATEX, IECEx, KCs, INMETRO Ex ia IIC T5/T6 Gb, Ex iaD IIIC T100°C/T85°C Db, IP66...
Smart Positioner YT-3300 / 3350 / 3303 / 3301 series (Old Software) Product Manual In case of INMETRO, put “INMETRO” in a purchase order sheet. This option is just the normal operating temperature of the product and is not related to explosion proof temperature.
Smart Positioner YT-3300 / 3350 / 3303 / 3301 series (Old Software) Product Manual Cable Length In case of INMETRO, put “INMETRO” in a purchase order sheet. Maximum cable length is 20m. This option is just the normal operating temperature of the product and is not related to explosion proof temperature.
2 kg (4.4 lb) 5.1 kg (11.2 lb) Painting Polyester Powder Coating Tested under ambient temperature of 20 °C, absolute pressure of 760 mmHg, and humidity of 65 %. Please contact Rotork YTC Limited for detailed testing specification. YT-3301 Specification 2.5.2 Model YT-3301...
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1.0 kg (2.1 lb) Cable(5M) 0.6 kg (1.3 lb) Painting Polyester Powder Coating Tested under ambient temperature of 20 °C, absolute pressure of 760 mmHg, and humidity of 65 %. Please contact Rotork YTC Limited for detailed testing specification. Ver. 1.43...
Smart Positioner YT-3300 / 3350 / 3303 / 3301 series (Old Software) Product Manual Certifications ※ All certifications below are posted on Rotork YTC Limited homepage(www.ytc.co.kr). KCs (Korea) ➢ Type : Intrinsic safety Rating : Ex ia IIC T5/T6, Ex iaD T100°C/T85°C, IP66 Certification No.
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Smart Positioner YT-3300 / 3350 / 3303 / 3301 series (Old Software) Product Manual ➢ Type : Intrinsic safety Rating : Class I, Division 1&2 Groups ABCD T5/T6 Class II, Division 1&2 Groups EFG T100°C/T85°C Class III Ex ia IIC T5/T6 Ga Ex tb IIIC T100°C/T85°C Db IP66 Certificate No.: CSA 17.70131426...
Smart Positioner YT-3300 / 3350 / 3303 / 3301 series (Old Software) Product Manual Installation Safety When installing a positioner, please ensure to read and follow safety instructions. ➢ Any input or supply pressures to valve, actuator, and / or to other related devices must be turned off.
Smart Positioner YT-3300 / 3350 / 3303 / 3301 series (Old Software) Product Manual Linear positioner Installation Linear positioner should be installed on linear motion valves such as globe or gate type which uses spring return type diaphragm or piston actuators. Linear positioner Installation of Standard lever type 3.3.1 Fig.
Smart Positioner YT-3300 / 3350 / 3303 / 3301 series (Old Software) Product Manual 3.3.1.1 Safety Proper bracket must be made in order to adapt the positioner on the actuator yoke. Please consider following important points when a bracket is being designed. ➢...
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Smart Positioner YT-3300 / 3350 / 3303 / 3301 series (Old Software) Product Manual 3) Connect connection bar to the actuator clamp. The hole gap on the feedback lever is 6.5 mm so the connection bar’s outer diameter should be less than 6 mm. 4) Connect an air-filter regulator to the actuator temporarily.
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Smart Positioner YT-3300 / 3350 / 3303 / 3301 series (Old Software) Product Manual 6) Check if feedback lever is vertical to the valve stem at 50 % of the valve stroke. If it is not vertical, adjust the bracket or the connection bar to make vertical. Improper installation may cause poor linearity.
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Smart Positioner YT-3300 / 3350 / 3303 / 3301 series (Old Software) Product Manual Stroke : 30 mm Stroke : 70 mm Fig. 3-14: YT-3303L / 3301L Feedback lever and location of the connection bar 8) After installing the positioner, operate the valve from 0 % to 100 % stroke by using direct air to the actuator.
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Smart Positioner YT-3300 / 3350 / 3303 / 3301 series (Old Software) Product Manual Fig. 3-15: YT-3300L / 3350L Feedback lever should not touch lever stopper on 0 % ~ 100 % valve stroke. Fig. 3-16: YT-3303L / 3301L Feedback lever should not touch lever stopper on 0 % ~ 100 % valve stroke. 9) After the installation, tighten all of the bolts on the bracket and the connection bar.
Smart Positioner YT-3300 / 3350 / 3303 / 3301 series (Old Software) Product Manual YT-3300L / 3350L Installation of Adapter lever type (on tubeless actuator) 3.3.2 Fig. 3-17: YT-3300L / 3350L installation of adapter lever type example Before proceeding with the installation, ensure following components are available. Positioner ➢...
Smart Positioner YT-3300 / 3350 / 3303 / 3301 series (Old Software) Product Manual 3.3.2.2 Adapter lever type positioner Installation Steps 1) Remove Out1 Plug(Fig. 3-19) on the bottom of the positioner. Plug up out1 port of gauge block with 1/4 plug using sealant. 2) Check the valve stroke.
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Smart Positioner YT-3300 / 3350 / 3303 / 3301 series (Old Software) Product Manual Fig. 3-20: YT-3300 / 3350L(Adapter Lever Type) 5) Connect Air-filter regulator to Supply port of the positioner. 6) Turn the Auto/Manual switch counterclockwise (toward “M”). Refer to 6.2 for more detail. Supply enough air pressure to the actuator in order to position the valve stroke at 50 % of the total stroke.
Smart Positioner YT-3300 / 3350 / 3303 / 3301 series (Old Software) Product Manual Rotary positioner Installation Rotary positioner should be installed on rotary motion valve such as ball or butterfly type which uses rack and pinion, scotch yoke or other type of actuators which its stem rotates 90 degrees. Before proceeding with the installation, ensure following components are available.
Smart Positioner YT-3300 / 3350 / 3303 / 3301 series (Old Software) Product Manual Rotary Bracket Information (Only YT-3300R / 3350R / 3303R) 3.4.4 The rotary bracket set (included with the positioner) contains two components. (but the upper brackets of Fork lever type and Namur type are different in case of YT-3300 / 3350). The bracket is designed to fit onto the actuator with 20 mm, 30 mm and 50 mm stem height (H) according to VDI/VDE 3845 standard.
Smart Positioner YT-3300 / 3350 / 3303 / 3301 series (Old Software) Product Manual Fig. 3-27: Actuator stem Height Fig. 3-28: Exploded Brackets Rotary positioner Installation Steps 3.4.5 1) Please check the actuator’s stem height and adjust the brackets by referring to the above bracket table.
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Smart Positioner YT-3300 / 3350 / 3303 / 3301 series (Old Software) Product Manual 5) (Only Fork lever type) After setting fork lever position, fasten lock nuts which are located on the bottom of the fork lever. Ensure to set the gap between the top of upper bracket and the top of the fork lever within 23 ~ 28 mm(YT-3300R / 3350R) and 6 ~ 11 mm(YT-3303R).
Always recommended to use air filter regulator (i.e. YT-200 series). ➢ ➢ Rotork YTC Limited has not tested positioner’s operation with any other gases other than clean air. Please contact Rotork YTC Limited for any questions. Supply Pressure Condition ➢...
Smart Positioner YT-3300 / 3350 / 3303 / 3301 series (Old Software) Product Manual Connection – Piping with actuator Single acting actuator 4.4.1 Singe acting type positioner is set to use only OUT1 port. OUT1 port of positioner should be connected with supply port of actuator when using spring return actuator of single acting type.
Smart Positioner YT-3300 / 3350 / 3303 / 3301 series (Old Software) Product Manual Double acting actuator 4.4.2 Double acting type positioner is set to use OUT1 and OUT2 port. As input signal increases, the supply pressure will be supplied through OUT1 port. Fig.
Smart Positioner YT-3300 / 3350 / 3303 / 3301 series (Old Software) Product Manual Connection – Power Safety ➢ There are two conduit entries on the product. See “2.4 Product Code” for conduit entry threads. Before connecting terminal, ensure that the power is off completely. ➢...
Smart Positioner YT-3300 / 3350 / 3303 / 3301 series (Old Software) Product Manual Fig. 5-4: Remote sensor and cables (Only YT-3301L) Ground 1) Ground must be done before operating the positioner. 2) Open base cover and there is an internal ground “F.G” on the left hand. An external ground bolt is located next to the conduit entry.
Smart Positioner YT-3300 / 3350 / 3303 / 3301 series (Old Software) Product Manual A/M switch adjustment 1) On the right hand bottom of positioner, there is A/M switch (Auto/Manual). A/M Switch allows the positioner to be functioned as by-pass. If the switch is turned clockwise (toward “A”) and it is fasten tightly, then the supply pressure will be transferred to actuator through outport by positioner control.
Smart Positioner YT-3300 / 3350 / 3303 / 3301 series (Old Software) Product Manual Orifice Installment Hunting can be occurred when the actuator’s volume is too small. In order to prevent hunting, orifice can be used. Plate type Orifice Installment (except YT-3303) 6.3.1 By installing the plate type orifice, the flow rate of the supply pressure to actuator can be reduced.
Smart Positioner YT-3300 / 3350 / 3303 / 3301 series (Old Software) Product Manual Optional Sub-PCB Installment By adding sub-PCB, the positioner can have additional functions. There are 3 types of sub-PCB. HART Only Ptm Only Ptm+HART Fig. 7-1: Three types of Sub-PCB When purchasing option sub-PCBs separately, 4 Bolts and 2 supports are supplied together with sub- PCB.
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Smart Positioner YT-3300 / 3350 / 3303 / 3301 series (Old Software) Product Manual Inductive proximity limit switch type Fig. 7-3: Installation of Option PCB on Main PCBs JP1 jumper must be removed, when HART option included sub-PCB is being mounted. 5) After PTM sub-PCB is installed newly, values of TR_ZERO and TR_END must be calibrated for correct output signals.
Smart Positioner YT-3300 / 3350 / 3303 / 3301 series (Old Software) Product Manual Maintenance Supply air If Supply air pressure is not stable or Supply air is not clean, the positioner may not function properly. Air quality and pressure should be checked regularly to see if the air is clean and pressure set is normal. Seals Once a year, it is recommend to check if there are any damaged parts of the positioner.
Smart Positioner YT-3300 / 3350 / 3303 / 3301 series (Old Software) Product Manual Auto Calibration and PCB Operation Warning Following process will operate valve and actuator. Before proceeding with any Auto Calibration, please separate valve from the entire system by using bypass valve, so Auto Calibration will not affect entire valve process.
Smart Positioner YT-3300 / 3350 / 3303 / 3301 series (Old Software) Product Manual ※ By pressing <ESC> button several times from any MODES, it will return to “RUN PV” mode. Therefore, if the users have entered into wrong modes by mistake or do not wish to proceed with their current work, they could return to “RUN PV”...
Smart Positioner YT-3300 / 3350 / 3303 / 3301 series (Old Software) Product Manual AUTO2 Calibration (AUTO2) 9.4.2 AUTO2 changes all of the parameters. It is recommended to perform AUTO2 when the positioner has been installed on the valve for the first time or the positioner has been reinstalled after dissemble from an actuator.
Smart Positioner YT-3300 / 3350 / 3303 / 3301 series (Old Software) Product Manual Manual Mode (MANUAL) Manual mode is used to manually raise or lower the valve stem. In the manual mode, the positioner does not control the valve according to the electric signal inputted from the outside but the stroke of the valve can be adjusted only by the operation of <UP>...
Smart Positioner YT-3300 / 3350 / 3303 / 3301 series (Old Software) Product Manual Dead-Zone (dEAdZONE, %) 9.6.1 Dead-Zone indicates the percentage of error allowance. In case of high level of packing friction, which may cause hunting, increasing the value of Dead-Zone can stable the valve operation. 3 seconds →...
Smart Positioner YT-3300 / 3350 / 3303 / 3301 series (Old Software) Product Manual I Value (KI) 9.6.3 I value indicates the additional compensation signal based on the percentage of error allowance. As the value increase, it is more likely to have hunting. As the value decreases, the positioner will move slowly to the target position.
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Smart Positioner YT-3300 / 3350 / 3303 / 3301 series (Old Software) Product Manual KF Up Value (KFUP) 9.6.6 KF Up control value corrects valve friction when moving from 0 % to 100 %, reducing the dead time. <UP>/<DOWN> → →...
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Smart Positioner YT-3300 / 3350 / 3303 / 3301 series (Old Software) Product Manual Control mode (CTRL) 9.6.8 This function is used to select the menu that stores the PID values corresponding to the valve, not the way the user changes the KP, KI, KD values respectively.. •...
Smart Positioner YT-3300 / 3350 / 3303 / 3301 series (Old Software) Product Manual Hand Calibration Mode (HAND CAL) Hand Calibration mode is used when zero-point and end-point require re-adjustment to use partial range of total strokes after Auto Calibration has been performed. Below are the list of features which could be set from Hand CAL mode.
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Smart Positioner YT-3300 / 3350 / 3303 / 3301 series (Old Software) Product Manual Zero-Point (TR ZERO) and End-Point (TR END) for Transmitter 9.7.2 TR ZERO adjusts the zero point of the transmitter (4 mA feedback), and TR END adjusts the end point of the transmitter (20 mA feedback).
Smart Positioner YT-3300 / 3350 / 3303 / 3301 series (Old Software) Product Manual Normal / Reverse Feedback Signal (TR NORM / REVS) 9.7.3 The feedback signal from the positioner can be changed to normal or reverse. <DOWN> → → →...
Smart Positioner YT-3300 / 3350 / 3303 / 3301 series (Old Software) Product Manual Valve Mode (VALVE) Valve mode offers useful and various function settings for operating the control valve. Below are the list of functions which could be set from Valve mode. Acting Adjustment (ACT RA / dA) Characteristic Adjustment (CHAR) User Characteristics (USER SET)
Smart Positioner YT-3300 / 3350 / 3303 / 3301 series (Old Software) Product Manual Valve flow Characteristic Adjustment (CHAR) 9.8.2 The valve flow characteristic can be set on the field’s requirement. There are 4 types of characteristics – linear (LIN), user setting (USR), quick open (QO), and equal percentage (EQ).
Smart Positioner YT-3300 / 3350 / 3303 / 3301 series (Old Software) Product Manual User defining flow Characteristics (USER SET) 9.8.3 User can make its own flow characteristic curve with this mode. USER SET can be set in two ways, 5 points and 18 points.
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Smart Positioner YT-3300 / 3350 / 3303 / 3301 series (Old Software) Product Manual 2) 18 points setting can be set with 1mA intervals. The initial positions are P0(4 mA = 0 %), P1(5 mA = 6.25 %), P2(6 mA = 12.5 %), … P16(20 mA = 100 %) and P17(21 mA = 106.25 %) but user can change the % values to different values.
Smart Positioner YT-3300 / 3350 / 3303 / 3301 series (Old Software) Product Manual Tight Shut Open (TSHUT OP) 9.8.4 Tight shut open shows the current value in percentage (%). Input current of 4 mA is 0 %, 20 mA is 100 %.
Smart Positioner YT-3300 / 3350 / 3303 / 3301 series (Old Software) Product Manual Split Range Mode (SPLIT) 9.8.6 This is used to set the range of the input signal to control the entire stroke of the valve. You can select one of the five input signals that consists of 4 ~ 20 mA, 4 ~ 12 mA, 12 ~ 20 mA, 20 ~ 4 mA, and user settings (Custom, CSt).
Smart Positioner YT-3300 / 3350 / 3303 / 3301 series (Old Software) Product Manual Custom End Setting Mode of Split Range (CST ENd) 9.8.8 From the initial 4 ~ 20 mA control settings of valve stroke from 0 ~ 100 %, this mode allows the user to change the end point to (≤...
Smart Positioner YT-3300 / 3350 / 3303 / 3301 series (Old Software) Product Manual Acting Type (SINGLE / dOUBLE) 9.8.10 Displays or changes actuator’s current acting type. <UP>/<DOWN> → → → Press <UP> or <DOWN> button if the above is not displayed.
Smart Positioner YT-3300 / 3350 / 3303 / 3301 series (Old Software) Product Manual Diagnostic (dIAGNO) Below are the list of functions which could be set from Diagnostic mode. 1) PST Introduction 2) PST Mode 3) PST Configuation (PST CFG) A.
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Smart Positioner YT-3300 / 3350 / 3303 / 3301 series (Old Software) Product Manual PST Introduction 9.9.1 Unlike FST (Full Stroke Test) where a valve such as an emergency shutoff valve is physically closed and opened in full, PST(Partial Stroke Test) is a method used to test a percentage of the possible failure of the valve by slightly closing and opening the valve when testing.
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Smart Positioner YT-3300 / 3350 / 3303 / 3301 series (Old Software) Product Manual PST Mode (PST) 9.9.2 To run PST, select a PST mode. There are 3 mode for running PST. Mode Description PST OFF Stop PST Schedule. It’s a default mode immediately.
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Smart Positioner YT-3300 / 3350 / 3303 / 3301 series (Old Software) Product Manual 9.9.3.1 Start Position (START PO) Sets start position when PST initiates. The position must be in between 0 and 100 %, and default value is 100 %. <UP>/<DOWN>...
Smart Positioner YT-3300 / 3350 / 3303 / 3301 series (Old Software) Product Manual 9.9.3.4 Interval (INTERVAL) Interval time (days) between 1 PST and the next PST. The value must be between 1 ~ 365, and default value is 365 (days). <UP>/<DOWN>...
Smart Positioner YT-3300 / 3350 / 3303 / 3301 series (Old Software) Product Manual 9.9.3.7 Latency (LATENCY) Latency for next movement after valve move. The value must be between 1 ~ 60 sec, and default value is 10 (sec). <UP>/<DOWN> →...
Smart Positioner YT-3300 / 3350 / 3303 / 3301 series (Old Software) Product Manual View Mode (VIEW) 9.10 Displays various information of the positioner. <DOWN> 3 seconds → → → Press <UP> or <DOWN> button if the above is not displayed.
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Smart Positioner YT-3300 / 3350 / 3303 / 3301 series (Old Software) Product Manual ITEM Description YT-3300L Positioner model. 1’st row→version number of firmware. 3.1.00 2’nd row→VERSION: Main software version / VERSION / 2020DC31 2020-12(DC)-31: loading date of software. (January JA, February FB, March MR, April AR, May MY, June JN, July JL, August AG, September SP, October OT, November NV, December DC) ※...
Smart Positioner YT-3300 / 3350 / 3303 / 3301 series (Old Software) Product Manual Error and Warning Code Error or Warning code occur if there is a problem during Auto calibration or using the product. ➢ Error code : These are indicated if the positioner cannot be controlled, malfunctions or becomes imprecise.
Smart Positioner YT-3300 / 3350 / 3303 / 3301 series (Old Software) Product Manual ➢ Indicated when the feedback lever’s angle used is excessively small ➢ Re-install the positioner by during auto calibration. moving it towards the actuator RNG ERR ➢...
Smart Positioner YT-3300 / 3350 / 3303 / 3301 series (Old Software) Product Manual ➢ Accumulated I value is I max or min’s limit. ➢ Degree of precision is low. ➢ Re-perform auto-calibration ➢ Indicated if valve’s friction is ➢ Check air regulator’s set pressure extremely high or set pressure of air and re-adjust to appropriate regulator has been changed.
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