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PRODUCT GROUP 901 · ACCESSORIES

Pneumatic positioner

A pneumatic positioner controls the opening of a valve in industrial automation and holds it at the position required by the process. It converts the control signal into actuator movement and holds the control valve stem at the required position.

PNEUMATIC POSITIONERTYPE 901 · EMSAL VANA
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MATERIAL
Aluminium
STANDARD
EN·ISO
CONNECTION
Threaded
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Pneumatic positioner

Technical data

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StandardEN · ISO
Connection typeThreaded

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Material

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Material
Aluminium

Features

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Operation

  • The positioner follows the signal from the control system: 3–15 psi (0.2–1 bar) on pneumatic models, 4–20 mA on electro-pneumatic models.
  • A mechanical feedback lever connected to the valve reports the actual position to the positioner.
  • If there is a deviation, the positioner adjusts the air supply to the actuator and corrects the valve opening.
  • The valve is thus held at the required opening, keeping process variables such as flow, pressure or temperature under control.

Advantages

  • High precision: the valve settles exactly at the required position
  • Fast response: reacts immediately to process changes
  • Pneumatic model: no electrical components; suitable for explosive atmospheres
  • Modularity: works with mechanical or electro-pneumatic systems

Applications

  • Chemical and petrochemical plants
  • Water treatment and distribution systems
  • Food and pharmaceutical production lines
  • Power plants
  • HVAC systems
  • Marine and ship machinery
  • Fire-fighting and safety systems

Considerations

  • Use clean, dry air; moist or oily air can damage the nozzle system.
  • Choose a mounting kit and feedback lever that match the valve.
  • Periodic calibration is required; the setting must not drift.
  • Ambient conditions (vibration, temperature, dust) can affect positioner performance.

Downloads

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DatasheetPDF · TR · dimension and weight table
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CAD modelSTEP · DXF · by nominal size
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3.1 certificate samplePDF · EN 10204 · TR/EN
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