December 2000 490 Series

490 Series Pneumatic Actuators

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All other marks are the property of their respective owners.
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The contents of this publication are presented for informational purposes only, and while every effort has been made to ensure their accuracy, they are not to be construed as warranties or guarantees, express
or implied, regarding the products or services described herein or their use or applicability. We reserve the right to modify o r improve the designs or specifications of such products at any time without notice.

For information, contact Fisher:

Marshalltown, Iowa 50158 USA
Cernay 68700 France
Sao Paulo 05424 Brazil
Singapore 128461

Printed in U.S.A.
March 2000 Bulletin 61.2:490

490 Series Pneumatic Actuators

Where high thrust or long stroke are required of an
actuator, the Fisher Controls 490 Series piston actua-
tors (see figure 1) are used on globe- and angle-style
valves with travel requirements up to 610 mm (24 inch-
es). Built for large-capacity valves, the yoke-mounted
490 Series can be used for either proportional or two-
position control.

When the 3570P or 3570PC valve positioner is used,

the positioner is adapted to the actuator with a spool
and cable arrangement and can be changed on site to
direct or reverse-acting control.

Features

D High Thrust—490 Series actuators are capable

of thrusts of up to 137,000 Newtons (30,800 pounds).

D Actuator Versatility—Actuator sizes throughout

the 490 Series product line accommodate control re-
quirements for 16 different valve travels.

D Long Stroke—Up to 610 mm (24 inches) of cyl-

inder travel is available regardless of piston diameter.

D Positioner Versatility—Positioner/actuator ac-

tion is easily reversed in the field without additional
W2795–1/IL
parts (see figure 2). Positioner sensitivity, travel span,
and travel starting point are factory set and need be
reset only if operating conditions have changed or if
the positioner has been reversed. Figure 1. Type 490 Actuator Mounted on Design FBT Valve
D100092X012
Bulletin 61.2:490
490 Series Actuator Specifications
Available Configurations Stroking Speed
See Actuator Configurations section
CYLINDER DIAMETER STROKING SPEED
mm Inches mm/sec Inches/sec
Cylinder Pressure
127 5 63 2.5
Minimum Recommended: For valves with low 152 6 43 1.7
torque requirements—2.4 bar (35 psig); for all other 203 8 25 1.0
valves—3.4 bar (50 psig) 254 10 16 0.63
Maximum Allowable: 127 mm (5-inch) to 305 mm 305 12 11 0.45
356 14 8 0.33
(12-inch) Diameter Cylinders—17.2 bar (250 psig)
unless limited by maximum allowable supply pres-
sure of positioner or switching devices; 356 mm
(14-inch) diameter cylinder—13.8 bar (200 psig) Yoke and Valve Stem Size
unless limited by maximum allowable supply pres-
sure of positioner or switching device YOKE BOSS DIAMETER STEM DIAMETER
mm Inches mm Inches
Maximum Supply Source Consumption(1) 127 5H(3) 25.4 or 31.8 1 or 1-1/4
With Positioner and Constant Input Signal: 0.54 178 7 50.8 2
normal m3/hr (20 scfh) of air at 6.9 bar (100 psig)
Types Without Positioner: Depends on cylinder
volume and supply pressure Pressure Connections
Travel Information Standard is 1/4-inch NPT. For larger sizes, consult
your sales office
All Types: 229 mm (9 inches) through 610 mm (24
inches) in 25 mm (1-inch) increments as shown in
figure 5 Construction Materials
Travel Ratio for Type 495 (Handwheel Version):
10 complete revolutions of wheel moves stem 25 Part Material
mm (1 inch) Cylinder Body: 127 mm through 356 mm
Steel, chrome plated
(5-inch through 14-inch)
Thrust Information Piston Rod Steel, chrome plated
Yoke Structural Steel
See figure 3

Operative Ambient Temperature(2)

–29_C to 82_C (–20_F to 180_F) Options
J High temperature piston seals to 177_C (350_F),
Piston Diameters and Areas J 377 Series trip valves to fail actuator up, down, or
See tables 2 and 1 lock in last position, J Limit switches
1. Scfh—Standard cubic feet per hour (60_F and 14.7 psia); normal m3/hr—normal cubic meters per hour (0_C and 1.01325 bar, absolute)
2. These terms are defined in ANSI/ISA S51.1
3. Heavy actuator to bonnet bolting.

Table 1. Effective Piston Area, cm 2 Table 2. Effective Piston Area, In. 2

PISTON PISTON DIAMETER (mm) PISTON PISTON DIAMETER (INCHES)
STROKE ROD SIZE STROKE ROD SIZE
(mm) 127 152 203 254 305 356 (INCHES) 5 6 8 10 12 14
Push --- 127 182 323 507 730 993 Push --- 19.64 28.27 50.26 78.54 113.10 153.94
44.5 111 167 309 491 --- --- 1-3/4 17.23 25.87 47.86 76.14 --- ---
Pull Pull
63.5 --- --- 293(1) 475(2) 698 961 2-1/2 --- - - - 45.36(1) 73.63(2) 108.19 149.03
1. For travels greater than 406 mm (16 inches) with 10.3 to 17.3 bar (150 to 250 psig) 1. For travels greater than 16 inches with 150 to 250 psig supply pressure.
supply pressure. 2. For travels greater than 16 inches.
2. For travels greater than 406 mm (16 inches).

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3570 Series Positioner Specifications
Available Configurations Repeatability(1)(2)
Type 3570P: Long-stroke valve positioner with two 0.03% of total stroke or instrument pressure span
relays and three pressure gauges for monitoring
input signal and relay output pressures to the top Pressure Connections
and underside of actuator piston. Positioner mounts Type 3570PC: Tire valves accept standard pres-
alongside cylinder sure gauge chucks
Type 3570PC: Similar to Type 3570P, but with- Type 3570P: See below
stands greater vibration. On this construction,
gauges are replaced by automotive tire valves; Number of
Standard Gauge
nozzles are locked in place to minimize unwanted Type of Indication Gauges
Range (psig)(3)
Used
motion due to vibration
Positioner input signal 0 to 30 or
1
gauge 0 to 60
Input Signal
Cylinder supply
2 0 to 160
Standard Ranges: 0.2 to 1.0 bar (3 to 15 psig) or pressure gauges
0.4 to 2.0 bar (6 to 30 psig)
Split Ranges: Typically uses one half of either
Static Air Consumption(4)
standard range when two control valves are oper-
ated by one input signal from a single controller 0.56 normal m3/hr (20 scfh) with 6.9 bar (100 psig)
Optional Ranges: As required within the limits of supply pressure
the bellows
Operative Ambient Temperature(1)
Bellows Pressure Rating With Nitrile O-Rings and Diaphragm: –34_C to
Standard Bellows: 3.5 bar (50 psig) 71_C (–30_F to 160_F)
Optional Bellows: 6.2 bar (90 psig) With Fluoroelastomer O-Rings and Polyacrylate
Diaphragm (Optional): –18_C to 104_C (0_F to
Supply Pressure 220_F)
Maximum: 10.3 bar (150 psig)
Minimum: 3.5 bar (50 psig) Construction Materials
Part Material

Output Signal Base, cover, and beam Aluminum, die cast

Bellows Brass
Type: Pneumatic pressure as required to maintain
Bias and range spring Steel, plated
required valve stem position
Relay body Zinc, die cast
Action: Field reversible between direct and reverse
Relay nozzle(s) SST
(see table 3)
Diaphragm J Nitrile or J Viton
Hysteresis(1)(2) O-Rings J Nitrile or J Viton

0.15% of total stroke or instrument pressure span

Options
Resolution(1)(2) Type SS-52 clip-on chuck (with or without gauge)
0.02% of instrument pressure span for Type 3570PC positioners
1. These terms are defined in ANSI/ISA S51.1
2. For actuator with positioner only. Does not apply to other constructions or actuator-valve combination.
3. For gauges in other units, consult your sales office.
4. Scfh—Standard cubic feet per hour (60_F and 14.7 psig); normal m3/hr—normal cubic meters per hour (0_C and 1.01325 bar, absolute).

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Table 3. Action Under Normal Operating Conditions
DESIRED PISTON MOTION
ACTUATOR DESCRIPTION
Down Up
Direct-acting Increasing input signal pressure to bellows(1) Decreasing input signal pressure to bellows(1)
With positioner
Reverse-acting Decreasing input signal pressure to bellows(1) Increasing input signal pressure to bellows(1)
Supply pressure loaded on top of piston, exhausted Supply pressure loaded on bottom of piston,
Without positioner
from bottom exhausted from top
1. Supply pressure is routed through relays to piston.

NOZZLE
DETERMINES
SENSITIVITY
BIAS SPRING
RANGE SPRING ADJUSTING SCREW
DETERMINES DETERMINES CORRECT
TRAVEL SPAN TRAVEL STARTING POINT

DIRECT-ACTING POSITION REVERSE-ACTING POSITION

W0701–1*/IL
AJ1880–A
A1283–1/IL
REVERSAL
ADJUSTMENTS

Figure 2. 3570 Series Positioner Simplicity

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NOTES:

1 THE GRAPH ACCOUNTS FOR THE 10% LOSS OF SUPPLY

PRESSURE THROUGH THE POSITIONER. FOR THE THRUST
WITHOUT POSITIONER, INCREASE THE THRUST VALUE BY 10%.
2 TO DETERMINE THRUSTS FOR THE TYPE 491 ACTUATOR AT
SUPPLY PRESSURES BETWEEN 10.4 AND 17.3 BAR (150 AND 250 PSIG),
MULTIPLY THE THRUST AT 6.9 BAR (100 PSIG) BY
SUPPLY PRESSURE / 6.9 BAR (100 PSIG).

PUSH STROKE (WHEN LOADING OPPOSITE ROD SIDE OF PISTON)

PULL STROKE (WHEN LOADING ON ROD SIDE OF PISTON—

44.5 mm (1-3/4 INCH) DIAMETER ROD)

PULL STROKE (WHEN LOADING ON ROD SIDE OF PISTON—

64.5 mm (2-1/2 INCH) DIAMETER ROD)
THRUSTS IN THOUSANDS OF POUNDS
A2384/IL (IN THOUSANDS OF NEWTONS) 1

Figure 3. Supply Pressure and Thrusts

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Principle of Operation

Types 490 and 495 Actuators

Refer to the operational schematic in figure 4. The
pneumatic output signal from a controller is piped to
the positioner bellows. For explanation purposes, as-
sume this signal has increased. The bellows expands
and moves the beam, which pivots around a fixed
point and simultaneously uncovers the nozzle of relay
B and covers the nozzle of relay A. The nozzle pres-
sure in relay A increases due to the restriction created
by the beam over the nozzle. Through relay action, the
pressure to the top of the piston increases. At the
same time, relay B reacts to the change in beam posi-
tion to decrease the pressure to the underside of the
piston. Due to the unbalanced pressures acting on the
piston, it moves down, changing the valve plug posi-
tion to return the process variable to the desired value.

Piston movement is fed back to the beam by means of

a range spring, which is connected to the beam and to
a cable that is connected to the actuator-valve stem
connector. The feedback arrangement prevents over-
correction and ensures a definite position of the piston
22A5570-A
A2383-1 / IL
and valve plug for a given input signal, thus giving
stable and accurate response to a change in process
Figure 4. Type 490 Actuator Operational Schematic variable.

As the input signal decreases, the reverse action takes

Actuator Configurations place. The bellows contracts, and as the beam pivots,
it restricts the nozzle of relay B and uncovers the
Type 490: Long-stroke pneumatic piston actuator with nozzle of relay A. Through relay action, the pressure
yoke-mounted air cylinder and Type 3570P positioner. below the piston increases and the pressure above the
piston decreases to move the piston upward.
Type 491: Long-stroke pneumatic piston actuator with
yoke-mounted air cylinder. Provided either without po-
sitioner or with Type DVC5020 FIELDVUER digital
valve controller.
Installation
Type 495: Long-stroke pneumatic piston actuator with
yoke-mounted air cylinder and Type 3570P positioner. The actuator may be installed in any position, but nor-
Also has 432 mm (17-inch) diameter side-mounted mal installation is with the actuator vertical and above
handwheel for manual operation. the valve. Dimensions are given in figure 5.

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DIMENSION Cylinder
TRAVEL 127 152 203 254 305 356
B E (490, 491) E (495) Diameter
(5) (6) (8) (10) (12) (14)
mm (Inch)
mm In. mm In. mm In. mm In.
E Dimension
229 9 762 30 1217 47.9 1722 67.8 Correction 84 69 82 46 33 0
254 10 762 30 1242 48.9 1748 68.8 Factor (3.3) (2.7) (3.2) (1.8) (1.3) (0)
279 11 762 30 1267 49.9 1773 69.8 mm (Inch)
305 12 762 30 1293 50.9 1798 70.8
330 13 864 34 1420 55.9 2027 79.8
356 14 864 34 1445 56.9 2052 80.8
381 15 864 34 1471 57.9 2078 81.8
406 16 864 34 1496 58.9 2103 82.8
432 17 965 38 1623 63.9 2332 91.8
457 18 965 38 1648 64.9 2357 92.8
483 19 965 38 1674 65.9 2383 93.8
508 20 965 38 1699 66.9 2408 94.8
533 21 1067 42 1826 71.9 2637 103.8
559 22 1067 42 1852 72.9 2662 104.8
584 23 1067 42 1877 73.9 2687 105.8
610 24 1067 42 1902 74.9 2713 106.8
337 191
337 194 (13.25) (7.50)
(13.25) (7.62)
MAX MAX

470
(18.50)

1 E

470 54
(18.50) (2.12)

1 E

B
42A4726-A / IL

TYPE 490 ACTUATOR

NOTE:
1 THE E DIMENSIONS SHOWN ARE FOR A 356 mm (14-INCH)
DIAMETER PISTON. THE E DIMENSION FOR SMALLER PISTONS
WILL BE SLIGHTLY LESS. SUBTRACT THE FOLLOWING VALUE 324
FROM THE E DIMENSION FOR SMALLER CYLINDERS. 52A4727-A / IL (12.75)

B2522 / IL TYPE 495 ACTUATOR

Figure 5. Dimensions

FIELDVUE, Fisher, Fisher-Rosemount, and Managing The Process Better are marks owned by Fisher Controls International, Inc. or Fisher-Rosemount Systems, Inc.
All other marks are the property of their respective owners.
EFisher Controls International, Inc. 1990, 2000; All Rights Reserved

The contents of this publication are presented for informational purposes only, and while every effort has been made to ensure their accuracy, they are not to be construed as warranties or guarantees, express
or implied, regarding the products or services described herein or their use or applicability. We reserve the right to modify or improve the designs or specifications of such products at any time without notice.

For information, contact Fisher Controls:

Marshalltown, Iowa 50158 USA
Cernay 68700 France
Sao Paulo 05424 Brazil
Singapore 128461

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Printed in U.S.A.
 Instruction Manual
Form 5049
May 1992 490 Series

490 Series Actuators

Contents
Introduction .............................. 1
Scope of Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Principle of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
With Positioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Without Positioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Handwheel Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Type 490 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Type 495 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Making Up Stem Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Parts Ordering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Introduction

Scope of Manual
This instruction manual pertains only to the actuator
combinations described below. The operation and
maintenance of the Type 3570P and 3570PC position-
W2098/IL
ers are covered in Instruction Manual, 3570 Series
Pneumatic Valve Positioners.
Figure 1. Type 495 Actuator
Only personnel qualified through training or experience
should install, operate, and maintain 490 Series actua-
tors. If you have any questions about these instruc-
tions, contact your Fisher Controls sales office or
sales representative before proceeding.
locked in place to resist vibration. The available yoke
boss sizes for valve mounting are 5-inch diameter for
extra heavy bolting (designated 5H) and 7-inch diame-
Description ter.
Type 490—Pneumatically operated, long-stroke piston
actuator with positioner bracket-mounted beside the
cylinder. Stem position feedback is through a spool Type 491—Same as the Type 490 but without the po-
and cable arrangement. The Type 3570P has pres- sitioner assembly. Suitable for on-off service where
sure gauges showing input pressure and top and bot- the cylinder is loaded and unloaded through the opera-
tom cylinder pressures. The Type 3570PC has tire tion of a solenoid valve, pneumatic switching valve or
valves instead of pressure gauges and the nozzles are similar equipment.
D100658X012
490 Series
Table 1. Specifications

Cylinder Pressure Operative Ambient Temperature(2)

Minimum Recommended: For valves with low –20F to 180F (–29C to 82C)
thrust requirements—35 psig (2.4 bar); for all other
valves—50 psig (3.4 bar) Yoke and Valve Stem Diameters
Maximum Allowable: 5-inch (127 mm) to 12-inch 5H(3) (127 mm) Yoke Boss Diameter: 1- or
(305 mm) Diameter Cylinders—250 psig (17.2 bar) 1-1/4 inch (25.4 or 31.8 mm) stem diameter
unless limited by maximum allowable supply pres- 7-inch (178 mm) Yoke Boss Diameter: 2-inch
sure of positioner or switching devices; 14-inch (50.8 mm) stem diameter
(356 mm) diameter cylinder—200 psig (13.8 bar)
unless limited by maximum allowable supply pres- Pressure Connections
sure of positioner or switching device
Standard is 1/4-inch NPT. For larger sizes, consult
Maximum Supply Source Consumption(1) your Fisher Controls sales office or sales represen-
tative
With Positioner and Constant Input Signal:
20 scfh (0.54 normal m3/hr) of air at 100 psig Options
(6.9 bar)
Types Without Positioner: Depends on cylinder
Steel cylinder for 10-inch (254 mm) and 12-inch
volume and supply pressure (305 mm) diameters

High temperature piston seals to 350F (177C)
Travel Information
Brass cylinder for 14-inch (356 mm) diameter

377 Series trip valves to fail actuator up, down,
All Types: 9 inches (229 mm) through 24 inches or lock in last position
(610 mm) in 1-inch (25 mm) increments
Type 304 electrical valve stem position switch
Travel Ratio for Type 495 (Handwheel Version):
Micro-Switch(4) limit switches
10 complete revolutions of wheel moves stem
16- through 24-inch cylinder sizes
1 inch (25 mm). Wheel rim force is 53 lb (236 N),
which produces a handwheel output force of
8490 Lbf•in (959 N•m)
1. Scfh—Standard cubic feet per hour (60F and 14.7 psia); normal m3/hr—normal cubic 3. Heavy actuator to bonnet bolting.
meters per hour (0C and 1.01325 bar, absolute). 4. Trademark of Micro-Switch Company.
2. These terms are defined in ISA Standard S51.1-1976.

Type 495—Same as the Type 490 but with an inte- sume this input signal has increased. The bellows ex-
gral, 17-inch diameter, side-mounted handwheel. Ten pands and moves the beam which pivots around a
revolutions of the handwheel move the stem one inch. fixed point and simultaneously uncovers the nozzle of
The handwheel assembly can be used to open, close, relay ‘‘B’’ and covers the nozzle of relay ‘‘A’’. The
or position the valve; or it may be used as a stop to nozzle pressure in relay ‘‘A’’ increases due to the re-
limit upward travel of the valve plug. striction created by the beam over the nozzle. Through
relay action, the air pressure to the top of the piston
Type 491-5—Same as the Type 491 but with the increases. At the same time, relay ‘‘B’’ reacts to the
handwheel, as described for the Type 495. change in beam position to decrease the pressure to
the underside of the piston. Due to the unbalanced
pressures acting on the piston, it moves down.
Specifications
Piston movement is fed back to the beam by means of
Specifications for the 490 Series actuators are shown a range spring connected to the actuator-valve stem
in table 1. connector by a cable. This feedback arrangement pre-
vents over-correction and ensures a definite position
of the piston for a given input signal, thus giving stable
and accurate response to a change in controlled con-
Principle of Operation ditions.

With Positioner Upon receipt of a decreasing input signal, the reverse

action takes place. The bellows contracts and, as the
Refer to figure 2. The pneumatic output signal from a beam pivots, it restricts the nozzle of relay ‘‘B’’ and
controller or instrument is piped to the bellows of the uncovers the nozzle of relay ‘‘A’’. Through relay action,
Type 3570P positioner. For explanation purposes, as- the pressure below the piston increases and the pres-

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Handwheel Operation
With the pointer (key 42, figure 4) in the neutral posi-
tion, automatic operation is possible throughout full
travel. The locking pin (key 10) should be left out dur-
ing automatic operation, and the needle valve (key 54,
figure 4) must be closed.

For manual operation, the locking pin must be inserted

into the hole in the sleeve assembly before you open
the needle valve. Rotation of the handwheel in either
direction causes the valve stem to move because of
the pinned connection between the piston rod exten-
sion and sleeve. There is a directional arrow and the
word ‘‘OPEN’’ cast on the handwheel to indicate the
rotation required to open the valve. To shift from
manual to automatic operation, return the handwheel
pointer to the neutral position, close the needle valve,
and knock out the tapered pin.

The unit can provide a travel stop to restrict upward

travel of the valve plug. When you set the travel stop,
the tapered pin should be left out. As an example,
consider the control valve with a push-down-to-close
valve plug action. To restrict full opening, turn the
handwheel to lower the sleeve assembly (key 9). In
normal operation, as the valve opens, the stem con-
nector (key 22) contacts the lower part of the sleeve
before full valve travel is reached. You can note the
amount of restriction on the travel scale (key 7).

Note
If an emergency arises, you can close
the valve (push-down-to-close) quickly
without inserting the pin into the sleeve
assembly. First, turn the handwheel to
move the sleeve against the stem con-
nector (key 22), then open the needle
valve and turn the handwheel to force
22A5570-A
the valve plug closed.
A7158/IL

Figure 2. Operation Schematic

Installation
Inspect the equipment on arrival to note any damage
which may have occurred in transit. The actuator is
normally furnished mounted on a valve. Be sure the
sure above the piston decreases to move the piston valve and connecting pipelines are free of foreign ma-
upward. terial. Install the valve with the flow in the direction of
the arrow on the valve.

The pressure connections made to the positioner are

Without Positioner described in the 3570 Series Instruction Manual. If a
Type 491 actuator is being installed, the cylinder load-
Piston movement is accomplished by loading air pres- ing pressures should be supplied through a 4-way so-
sure on one side of the piston, and unloading the other lenoid valve or a switching valve.
side. Since no positioner is furnished, you must pro-
vide a loading device, such as a 4-way switching If you purchase a 490 Series actuator separately, for
valve. This is not furnished with the actuator. field installation on a control valve, mount the actuator

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on the valve and secure it to the bonnet with the eight 3. You can take the positioner off the unit by removing
bonnet-to-actuator bolts. The stem connection should the machine screws (key 5) and cable protector
then be made up to clamp the actuator stem and valve (key 2). Be sure to notice through which holes the
plug stem together to provide proper valve travel. This cable strap is fastened to the feedback arm, then dis-
procedure is outlined in the ‘‘Making Up Stem Connec- connect the cable strap from the feedback arm. Final-
tion’’ section of these instructions. ly, unscrew the two cap screws that fasten the posi-
tioner to the yoke (key 1).

Maintenance Note

Instructions are given below for complete disassembly Refer to the 3570 Series Instruction
of the actuator. When inspection or repair is neces- Manual for any maintenance or adjust-
sary, disassemble the actuator only as far as is re- ments that need to be made on the posi-
quired to accomplish the job. tioner. If the unit is operating properly
and the cable windings on the cable
spool are not changed, you can remount
Due to the care Fisher Controls takes in meeting all
the unit without making any adjust-
manufacturing requirements (heat treating, dimension-
ments.
al tolerances, etc.), use only replacement parts
manufactured or furnished by Fisher Controls. 4. You can remove the cylinder (key 11) by unscrew-
ing the four cap screws (key 14) that fasten it to the
yoke.
WARNING
Note
Avoid personal injury or damage to Refer to the manufacturer’s instruction
property from sudden release of pres- manual for disassembly, maintenance
sure or uncontrolled process fluid. Be- and parts ordering instructions for the
fore you start disassembly: cylinder.

Disconnect any operating lines pro- 5. Reassemble the actuator in the reverse order of
viding air pressure, electric power, or a the above instructions. Be sure to attach the cable
control signal to the actuator. Be sure strap to the feedback arm in the same position as
the actuator cannot suddenly open or when it was removed. Refer to the section ‘‘Making Up
close the valve. Stem Connection’’ to properly attach the valve stem to

Use bypass valves or completely the cylinder rod extension.
shut off the process to isolate the valve
from process pressure. Relieve process
pressure on both sides of the valve. Type 495
Drain the process media from both
Key numbers used below are shown in the figure 4
sides of the valve.
assembly drawing.

Vent the power actuator loading
pressure. 1. Disconnect the cylinder tubing (key 47) from the
cylinder (key 11) and positioner (key 51).
2. Disengage the locking pin (key 10), if necessary.
Type 490 Then break the stem connection by loosening the two
locknuts (key 23) and removing four cap screws from
Key numbers used below are shown in the figure 3 the stem connector. The feedback arm (key 4) and
assembly drawing. travel indicator (key 3) are also held in place by the
four cap screws.
1. Disconnect the cylinder tubing (key 47) from the
cylinder (key 11) and positioner (key 51). 3. You can take the positioner (key 51) off the unit by
removing the machine screws (key 5) and cable pro-
2. Break the stem connection by loosening the two tector (key 2). Be sure to notice through which holes
locknuts (key 23) and removing the four cap screws the cable strap is fastened to the feedback arm, then
from the stem connector. The feedback arm (key 4) disconnect the cable strap from the feedback arm.
and travel indicator (key 3) are also held in place by Finally, unscrew the two cap screws that fasten the
the four cap screws. positioner to the yoke (key 1).

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Note 12. Reassemble in the reverse order of the above
steps observing the following points:
Refer to the 3570 Series Instruction
Manual for any maintenance or adjust- a. Line up the key (key 28) with the slot in the
ments that need to be made on the posi- sleeve on the side opposite the positioner.
tioner. If the unit is operating properly
and the cable windings on the cable b. Be sure to attach the cable strap to the feed-
spool are not changed, you can remount back arm in the same position as when it was re-
the unit without making any adjust- moved.
ments.
c. After the unit is reassembled, adjust the set
4. Unscrew the four cap screws (key 14) that fasten
screws (key 27), if necessary, to eliminate free play
the cylinder (key 11) to the handwheel extension
in the bearings. Lock the set screws in place with
(key 8). Then pull the cylinder and piston rod exten-
the hex nuts (key 41).
sion out of the sleeve (key 9).
5. Unscrew the piston rod extension from the cylinder
piston rod using a wrench on the cylinder piston rod Note
flats to keep the two from turning together.
Over-tightening the set screws will make
handwheel operation difficult.
Note
Refer to the manufacturer’s instruction Making Up Stem Connection
manual for disassembly, maintenance
and parts ordering instructions for the The following procedure is for a push-down-to-close
cylinder. valve. The object of this procedure that should be ap-
plied to any other type of valve is that the stem con-
6. To continue disassembly, remove the six cap nection must be made so that the valve strokes from
screws (key 13) in order to take off the handwheel ex- full open to closed before the actuator reaches full
tension. Be careful not to lose the key (key 28). stroke.
7. Loosen the set screws (key 36) in the gear case
(key 18) and handwheel cap (key 35). Unscrew the
handwheel cap and remove the handwheel (key 32). CAUTION
8. Unscrew the worm retainers (keys 29 and 30) and
rotate the worm shaft (key 31) to remove it from the To avoid damaging the seating sur-
gear case. faces, do not rotate the valve plug while
it is seated. Avoid damage to the valve
9. Unscrew the cap screws (key 44) and remove the
plug stem by careful use of tools during
gear case.
travel adjustments.
10. One thrust bearing (key 20) is now exposed. To
1. With the valve assembled and actuator mounted,
expose the other thrust bearing, unscrew the gear
make sure the valve plug is in the closed position.
(key 19) from the sleeve (key 9).
Then turn the two stem locknuts (key 23) all the way
onto the stem thread.
Note 2. Starting with the cylinder fully retracted, manually
The bearing retainer (key 21) sits on top or with air pressure extend the piston rod extension
of six set screws (key 27). If the gear the specified valve travel.
case is just going to be repacked and no 3. Attach the stem connector (key 22), clamping the
parts are changed which would change piston rod extension to the valve stem. Be sure you
the free play in the bearings, you do not also attach the feedback arm (key 4) and travel indica-
need to make any adjustment with the tor (key 3).
set screws.
4. Cycle the actuator to check availability of desired
11. Upon reassembly, pack the bearings (keys 20 and total travel and that the valve plug seats before the
40) with Phillips L-1 multi-purpose grease or equiva- cylinder reaches the end of its stroke. You can make
lent. Apply Lubriplate(1) No. 130AA lubricant or equiva- minor travel adjustments, if necessary, by loosening
lent to the surfaces of the sleeve and the bearing sur- the stem connector slightly, tightening the locknuts
faces of the worm shaft (indicated by ‘‘LP’’ in figure 4.) together, and (with the valve plug off the seat) screw-
Use the zerk fitting (key 37) for periodic lubrication ing the stem either into or out of the stem connector
after assembly. by means of a wrench on the locknuts.

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490 Series

51A7204-B
A7159/IL

Figure 3. Type 490 Actuator

5. If the total travel is adequate, tighten the stem con- 5H or 7-inch diameter yoke boss, which refers to the
nector securely, lock the stem locknuts against the actuator-to-valve mounting design.
connector, and adjust the indicator scale on the yoke
to show valve plug position.
Some parts are also related to the piston rod or piston
6. Provide a gauge, if necessary, to measure the rod extension diameter. This measurement should be
pressure to the actuator. Make a final adjustment on taken above the stem connector where the rod is full
the positioner to set the starting point of valve travel diameter.
and to obtain full travel for the given instrument range.

Parts Ordering Parts List

Refer to the serial number when contacting your Key Description Part Number
Fisher Controls sales office or sales representative for
1 Yoke See following table
technical assistance or when ordering replacement
2 Cable Protector, galvanized steel
parts. 9- to 12-inch cylinder travel
6-inch channel yoke leg 25A2993X012
When ordering replacement parts, also be sure you 8-inch channel yoke leg 25A2987X012
include the 11-character part number for each part 13- to 16-inch cylinder travel
required from the following parts list. 6-inch channel yoke leg 25A2992X012
8-inch channel yoke leg 25A2989X012
17- to 20-inch cylinder travel 25A2991X012
21- to 24-inch cylinder travel 25A2990X012
3 Travel Indicator, SST
Parts List 6-inch channel yoke leg 11A7159X012
8-inch channel yoke leg 11A7158X012
In the listing below, some parts are related to a 6-inch 4 Feedback Arm, pl steel
wide channel yoke leg or an 8-inch wide channel yoke Type 490
leg. This refers to the size of the vertical channel iron 6-inch channel yoke leg 21A7160X012
member of the yoke. This is not to be confused with a 8-inch channel yoke leg 21A7161X012

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Key Description Part Number Key Description Part Number

4 Anti-Rotator, steel 15 Bushing (2 req’d)

Type 491 5-inch cylinder
12 and 16-inch travel Malleable iron 1B2928X0012
5H inch yoke boss dia for size 5, 6, 316 stainless steel 1C3790X0012
8, and 10-inch cylinder 22A5881X012 6- and 8-inch cylinders
5H inch yoke boss dia for size 12 and Plated steel 1A3424X00A2
14-inch cylinder and 7-inch yoke boss 316 stainless steel 1A3424X0022
dia for size 5 to 14-inch cylinder 22A5882X012 10- and 12-inch cylinders
20 and 24-inch travel Plated steel 1H171428992
5H and 7-inch yoke boss dia for size 316 stainless steel 1H1714X0012
5 to 14-inch cylinder 22A5882X012 14-inch cylinder
Type 491-5 Plated steel 1H1715X0022
12, 16, 20, and 24-inch travel for all 316 stainless steel 1H1715X0032
cylinder sizes and all yoke boss sizes 22A5882X012 16 Nameplate, SST 12B6508X0A2
5 Machine Screw, steel pl 17 Drive Screw, SST (4 req’d) 1A368228982
9- to 16-inch travel (10 req’d) 18 Gear Case, cast iron
17- to 24-inch travel (13 req’d) 1A851728982 1-3/4 inch diameter rod 3H735319042
5 Machine Screw, steel pl (for use w/ key 4 2-1/2 inch diameter rod 31A7187X012
anti-rotator)
12 and 16-inch travel (2 req’d) 19 Worm Gear, bronze
20 and 24-inch travel (3 req’d) 1A851728982 1-3/4 inch diameter rod 2H735512052
6 Washer, steel pl 2-1/2 inch diameter rod 21A7185X012
9- to 16-inch travel (8 req’d) 20 Bearing (2 req’d)
17- to 24-inch travel (10 req’d) 1F230328992 1-3/4 inch diameter rod 1H735499012
2-1/2 inch diameter rod 11A7184X012
7 Travel Scale, aluminum 21 Bearing Retainer, steel
8-7/8 inch valve travel 31A7163X012 1-3/4 inch diameter rod 1H735024392
9-7/8 inch valve travel 31A7164X012 2-1/2 inch diameter rod 11A7183X012
10-7/8 inch valve travel 31A7165X012 22 Stem Connector, 410 SST
11-7/8 inch valve travel 31A7166X012 1-3/4 inch diameter rod
12-7/8 inch valve travel 31A7167X012 1-inch diameter valve stem 21A7154X012
13-7/8 inch valve travel 31A7168X012 1-1/4 inch diameter valve stem 21A7155X012
14-7/8 inch valve travel 31A7169X012 2-inch diameter valve stem 21A7201X012
15-7/8 inch valve travel 31A7170X012 2-1/2 inch diameter rod
16-7/8 inch valve travel 31A7171X012 1-1/4 inch diameter valve stem 21A7156X012
17-7/8 inch valve travel 31A7172X012 2-inch diameter valve stem 21A7157X012
18-7/8 inch valve travel 31A7173X012
19-7/8 inch valve travel 31A7174X012 23 Hex Nut, plated steel (2 req’d)
20-7/8 inch valve travel 31A7175X012 1-inch diameter valve stem 1C635224122
21-7/8 inch valve travel 31A7176X012 1-1/4 inch diameter valve stem 0W073524122
22-7/8 inch valve travel 31A7177X012 2-inch diameter valve stem 10A2620X012
23-7/8 inch valve travel 31A7178X012 24 Handwheel Indicator, SST 1J460838992
8 Handwheel Extension see following table 25 Chain, SST 1J460738992
9 Sleeve Assembly see following table 26 Drive Screw, plated steel (2 req’d) 1J494728992
10 Locking Pin, 416 SST
1-3/4 inch diameter rod 1J461046172 27 Set Screw, steel (6 req’d) 1J502128992
2-1/2 inch diameter rod 11A7179X012 28 Key, steel 1H734425092
29 Front Worm Retainer, steel 1H736024092
11 Air Cylinder 30 Back Worm Retainer, steel 1H736124092
Refer to the nameplate attached to the
cylinder. Order all replacement parts for 31 Worm Shaft, steel 2H735731092
the cylinder from the cylinder manu- 32 Handwheel, cast iron 3H734319052
facturer. Also, if the handwheel is 33 Handgrip, steel 0U075624092
specified, order its replacement parts 34 Handgrip bolt, steel 0U077424092
from the cylinder manufacturer. When
corresponding with the cylinder 35 Handwheel Cap, cast iron 0W012819042
manufacturer, included the cylinder 36 Set Screw, steel (3 req’d) 1A710328992
serial number, model number, and all 37 Zerk Fitting 1A700999012
other pertinent nameplate information. 38 Ball, alloy steel 1A342732992
12 Pipe Plug, steel 0Z020128992
13 Cap Screw, plated steel (6 req’d) 1H2151X0012 39 Spring, phosphor bronze 0D005916012
14 Cap Screw, plated steel (4 req’d) 40 Ball Bearing (2 req’d) 1H735999012
5- and 6-inch cylinders 1H734732992 41 Hex Nut, plated steel (6 req’d) 1A352424112
8-inch cylinder 11A7202X012 42 Pointer, SST 21A7180X012
10- and 12-inch cylinders 1P370828982
14-inch cylinder 11A7203X012 43 Conduit Clamp 11A7181X012
44 Cap Screw, plated steel (6 req’d) 12A9404X012

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Key 1 Yoke, steel
ACTUATOR YOKE BOSS CYLINDER CYLINDER TRAVEL, INCHES
TYPE SIZE, INCHES DIA., INCHES 9 - 12 13 - 16 17 - 20 21 - 24
5 41A7076X012 41A7077X012 41A7078X012 41A7079X012
6 41A7080X012 41A7081X012 41A7082X012 41A7083X012
8 41A7084X012 41A7085X012 41A7086X012 41A7087X012
5H
10 41A7088X012 41A7089X012 41A7090X012 41A7091X012
12 41A7092X012 41A7093X012 41A7094X012 41A7095X012
14 41A7096X012 41A7097X012 41A7098X012 41A7099X012
490
5 41A7100X012 41A7101X012 41A7102X012 41A7103X012
6 41A7104X012 41A7105X012 41A7106X012 41A7107X012
8 41A7108X012 41A7109X012 41A7110X012 41A7111X012
7
10 41A7112X012 41A7113X012 41A7114X012 41A7115X012
12 41A7116X012 41A7117X012 41A7118X012 41A7119X012
14 41A7120X012 41A7121X012 41A7122X012 41A7123X012
5 38A8461X012 38A8461X022 38A8461X032 38A8461X042
6 38A8461X052 38A8461X062 38A8461X072 38A8461X082
8 38A8461X092 38A8461X102 38A8461X112 38A8461X122
5H
10 38A8461X132 38A8461X142 38A8461X152 38A8461X162
12 38A8461X172 38A8461X182 38A8461X192 38A8461X202
490 14 38A8461X212 38A8461X222 38A8461X232 38A8461X242
(for use with
5 38A8461X252 38A8461X262 38A8461X272 38A8461X282
Type 3552L)
6 38A8461X292 38A8461X302 38A8461X312 38A8461X322
8 38A8461X332 38A8461X342 38A8461X352 38A8461X362
7
10 38A8461X372 38A8461X382 38A8461X392 38A8461X402
12 38A8461X412 38A8461X422 38A8461X432 38A8461X442
14 38A8461X452 38A8461X462 38A8461X472 38A8461X482
5H All 41A7047X012 41A7048X012 41A7049X012 41A7050X012
495
7 All 41A7051X012 41A7052X012 41A7053X012 41A7054X012

Key 8 Handwheel Extension, steel

Key Description Part Number
CYLINDER CYLINDER TRAVEL, INCHES
45 Machine Screw, plated steel (2 req’d) 1J841528982 DIA
DIA.,
INCHES 9 - 12 13 - 16 17 - 20 21 - 24
46 Machine Screw, plated steel 1A851728982
5 41A7069X012 41A7069X022 41A7069X032 41A7069X042
6 41A7070X012 41A7070X022 41A7070X032 41A7070X042
47 Tubing, copper (specify length) 0500201701W 8 41A7071X012 41A7071X022 41A7071X032 41A7071X042
49 Connector, brass (2 req’d) 1H868218992 10 41A7072X012 41A7072X022 41A7073X012 41A7073X022
50 Elbow, brass (2 req’d) 1L249718992 12 41A7074X012 41A7074X022 41A7074X032 41A7074X042
51 Positioner 14 41A7075X012 41A7075X022 41A7075X032 41A7075X042
see Instruction Manual, 3570 Series
Pneumatic Valve Positioners Key 9 Sleeve Assembly, steel
52 Machine Screw, SST 1F127935042 CYLINDER CYLINDER TRAVEL, INCHES
DIA
DIA.,
53 Lock Washer, SST 1A518838992 9 - 12 13 - 16 17 - 20 21 - 24
INCHES
54 Needle Valve
5 21A7148X012 21A7148X022 21A7148X032 21A7148X042
Brass 1F113799012 6 21A7148X012 21A7148X022 21A7148X032 21A7148X042
Steel 1F215928992 8 21A7148X012 21A7148X022 21A7148X032 21A7148X042
55 Pipe Nipple, steel (3 req’d) 1C488226232 10 21A7148X012 21A7148X022 21A7149X032 21A7149X042
12 21A7149X012 21A7149X022 21A7149X032 21A7149X042
56 Pipe Tee, steel (2 req’d) 1C597547362 14 21A7149X012 21A7149X022 21A7148X032 21A7149X042

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 490 Series

51A7206-B
A7160/IL

Figure 4. Type 495 Actuator

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