Valtek Position Pac

GENERAL INFORMATION
The following instructions are designed to assist with
installing, calibrating and troubleshooting the Valtek
Position Pac valve position indicator. Product users
and maintenance personnel should thoroughly review
this bulletin in conjunction with the maintenance bulletin
for the appropriate valve body and actuator being used.
To avoid possible injury to personnel or damage
to valve parts, WARNING and CAUTION notes
must be strictly adhered to. Modifying this product, substituting non-factory or inferior parts, or
using maintenance procedures other than outlined could drastically affect performance, be
hazardous to personnel and equipment, and may
void existing warranties.

Position Pacs sealed construction provides protection

from the entry of water, dust and oil as defined by the
National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)
1, 3, 3R, 4, 12 and 13. Position Pac is also explosionproof, providing protection from flammable hydrocarbon
atmospheres, metal dust, coal dust, and grain dust. It is
UL and CSA listed for Class I, Division 1, Groups B, C, D;
Class II, Division 1, Groups E, F, G (See Table I). All
electrical wiring should be installed per NEC articles
501-4 and 501-5.
WARNING: Keep hands, hair, clothing, etc. away
from moving parts when operating the valve. Failure to do so can cause serious injury.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
The following instructions are designed to assist in the
field installation of Position Pac units.

OPERATION
Position Pac is a package unit containing a potentiometer and transmitter, two or four limit switches, or a
combination of a transmitter and two limit switches.

Valtek Linear Actuators

To install Position Pac on Valtek linear actuators, refer
to Figures 1 and 2, and proceed as follows:

The position transmitter utilizes a potentiometer to

measure the valves position and a transmitter circuit
that sends a 4 to 20 mA electrical signal to a remote
monitoring device. Position Pac will continuously transmit the position of a control valve as it modulates
between the open and closed positions.

1. Remove the name plate from the yoke leg opposite

from the stroke indicator plate.

The limit switches in Position Pac can be independently

set to indicate open, closed or any intermediate valve
position.

3. Remove the nut from the stem clamp bolting. Place

the tripper bracket on the bolt so the S shape extends down. Replace the nut and tighten it firmly.

2. Using the two tapped holes, attach the Position Pac

mounting bracket to the yoke leg using two mounting
bolts. When facing this yoke leg, the bracket will jog
in towards the valve center and protrude to the left.

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Figure 1: Linear Application Front View

(cover removed)

Figure 2: Linear Application Rear View

(cover removed)

Table I: Model Configuration

Electrical Area
Model

TH2
H2TS
TX

Description

NEMA
4

Explosion Proof
Class I Division
Class II Division CENELEC
Approval
1 & 2 (Group)
1 & 2 (Group)
A
B
C
D
E
F
G

Analog Transmitter with two hermetically sealed SPDT switches

Two hermetically sealed SPDT
switches with terminal switch
Analog transmitter

TA2
A2
A4
A2TS

Table II: Linear Mounting Information

Spud
Size
(inch)

Kit
No.*

Hole
Set
(Mounting)

25

0.5-1.0
2.00
37434 bottom of slot
1.5
2.00
37434
top of slot
50
0.5-2.5
2.62
37345 bottom holes
3.0
2.62
37345
top holes
100
1.0-3.5 2.62/2.88 37436 bottom holes
& larger
4.0
3.38
37630
top holes
4.0
4.75
71636
top holes
*Kit includes: bracket, arm, trip lever or stem clamp with trip lever
nuts and bolts.

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Sealed Housing
Switches
Size

UL

Yes

Long

UL

Yes

Long

UL/CSA

No

Short

UL

No

Long

UL
UL

No
No

Short
Long

UL

No

Long

Pending

Analog transmitter with two

SPDT switches
Two SPDT switches
Four SPDT switches
Two SPDT switches with
terminal strip

Actuator Valve
Size
Stroke
(sq. in.) (inch)

Rating

4. Mount Position Pac to the bracket using the mounting holes as specified in Table II: Insert the lever
onto the switch shaft. On larger actuators (size 50
and larger) that use the adjustable lever arm, adjust
the length so that the center of the roller rests on the
center of the tripper bracket. To preload the Position
Pacs restoring spring, be certain the control valve is
in its minimum signal position. Loosen the lever arm
clamp screw with a 0.14-inch ( 9/ 64) hex wrench,
allowing the arm to turn on the shaft. While holding
the arm in contact with the bottom of the tripper
bracket and using a slotted screwdriver to rotate the
switch shaft perform the following (all rotation direction instructions are as viewed from the lever arm
side of the Position Pac):

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Figure 3: Rotary Application Rear View

(cover removed; air-to-close valve)
For direct-acting, air-to-open actuators, rotate the
shaft counter clockwise as far as it will go, then back
off approximately 5 to 10 degrees. For direct-acting,
air-to- close actuators, rotate the shaft counter clockwise approximately 5 to 10 degrees.
For reverse-acting, air-to-open actuators, rotate the
shaft counter clockwise approximately 5 to 10 degrees. For reverse-acting, air-to-close actuators,
rotate the shaft counter clockwise as far as possible,
then back off approximately 5 to 10 degrees. With the
slot in this position, tighten lever arm clamp screw
tightly (until the teller tab will not move). With this procedure completed, stroke valve to ensure spring is
preloaded throughout the entire valve travel.

Figure 4: Rotary Application Front View

(cover removed; air-to-close valve)
6. To adjust the limit switches and/or position transmitter, remove the housing cover and refer to the Calibration section in this document.
WARNING: On explosion-proof installations,
disconnect electrical power or be certain the
area is safe from combustible atmospheres before removing the housing cover.
7. Replace the housing cover.
8. Reinstall the name plate to the mounting bracket.

NOTE: Name plate reinstallation is important for

valve identification/servicing purposes.

Valtek Rotary Actuators

5. To make electrical connections, remove the housing

cover.

To install Position Pac on Valtek rotary actuators, refer

to Figures 3 and 4, and proceed as follows:

WARNING: On explosion-proof installations,

disconnect electrical power or be certain the
area is safe from combustible atmospheres before removing the housing cover.

1. Mount the bracket to the mounting pad on the backside of the actuator using two 0.31-inch (5/16) mounting bolts.

(Refer to the specifications in Table IV for component

electrical ratings.) Attach transmitter signal wiring to
the transmitter terminal block, using caution to attach
the positive and negative wires to the appropriate
terminal.
CAUTION: Do not apply a voltage greater than 40
volts to the transmitter terminals or the circuit
will be damaged.
Attach limit switch wiring to the COMM (common)
and either NC (normally closed) or NO (normally
open) terminals according to the needed signal.

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2. Mount the Position Pac to the bracket using four

0.31-inch (5/16) mounting bolts and nuts.
3. Loosely mount the trip lever to the valve shaft within
the yoke.
4. Attach the switch lever to the Position Pac shaft.
5. Connect the linkage assembly to both levers as
shown in Figure 3.
6. Measure the approximate radius of the trip lever from
the center of the valve shaft to the linkage assembly
connection (not the end of the lever). Next, adjust
the switch lever to approximately the same radius
and tighten.

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Table III: Rotary Mounting Kits

Actuator
Size
(sq. in.)

Valve Shaft
Diameter
(inches)

Kit No.*

25
25
25
50
50
50
50

0.62
0.75
0.88
0.62
0.75
0.88
1.12

97556
97557
97558
97559
97560
97561
97562

100
100
100
100

0.88
1.12
1.50
1.75

97563
97564
97565
97566

*Kit includes: bracket, trip lever, switch lever, linkage assembly,

nuts and bolts.

7. With the actuator at its minimum signal position,

slide the trip lever along the shaft until the linkage
assembly is parallel to the mounting bracket. At the
same time, rotate the trip lever until it is at a 45degree angle to the mounting bracket and pointing
toward the top yoke bolt closest to the Position Pac.
Tighten the trip lever on the shaft in this position.
8. Adjust the linkage assembly until the switch lever is
approximately the same angle as the trip lever and
the linkage assembly is horizontal. To preload the
Position Pac's restoring spring (used to remove
backlash in the linkage), be certain the actuator is in
its minimum signal position and perform the following using a slotted screw driver to rotate the switch
shaft (all rotation direction instructions are as viewed
from the lever arm side of the Position Pac):
For direct-acting, air-to-open actuators, rotate the
shaft counter clockwise as far as it will go, then back
off approximately 5 to 10 degrees. For direct-acting,
air-to-close actuators, rotate the shaft clockwise
approximately 5 degrees.
For reverse-acting, air-to-open actuators, rotate the
shaft clockwise approximately 5 degrees. For reverse-acting, air-to-close actuators, rotate the shaft
counter clockwise as far as possible, then back off
approximately 5 to 10 degrees.
With the slot in this position, tighten the lever arm
clamp screw tightly (until the teller tab will not move).
9. If possible, stroke the valve; the linkage assembly
should travel back and forth remaining horizontal.
10. To make electrical connections, remove the housing cover. (Refer to the specifications in Table IV for
the component electrical ratings.) Attach the transmitter signal wiring to the transmitter terminal block,
using caution to attach the positive and negative
wires to the appropriate terminal. Attach the limit
switch signal wiring to COMM (common) and either

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NC (normally closed) or NO (normally open) terminals according to the needed signal.

WARNING: On explosion-proof installations,
disconnect electrical power or be certain the
area is safe from combustible atmospheres before removing the housing cover.
11. To adjust the limit switches and/or the position transmitter, remove the housing cover and refer to the
Calibration section in this document.
12. Replace the housing cover.

CALIBRATION
When a Position Pac is installed in the field or a factory
installed unit needs to have output signal adjustments
made, refer to Figure 5 and proceed as follows:

Limit Switch
Position Pac limit switches are adjusted at the factory
before shipment and should not require on-site adjustment. However, if the mechanical lever has shifted
position, the unit may need readjustment. To readjust
the limit switch, proceed as follows:
CAUTION: If the valve cannot be stroked without
disturbing the process fluid, bypassing or removing the valve from the line may be necessary before
calibrating the Position Pac.
WARNING: Prior to removing the valve from the line,
depressurize the line to atmospheric pressure, drain
all process fluid and, if caustic or hazardous material are present, decontaminate the valve. Failure to
do so can cause serious injury.
1. Stroke the valve to the closed position.
WARNING: Keep hands, hair, clothing, etc. away
from moving parts when operating the valve.
Failure to do so can cause serious injury.
2. Remove the housing cover from the Position Pac.
WARNING: On explosion-proof installations,
disconnect electrical power or be certain the
area is safe from combustible atmospheres before removing the housing cover.
3. Lift the appropriate cam follower lever. Move the
cam wheel axially to disengage the teeth on the
wheel from the teeth on the shaft disc.
4. Turn the cam wheel to the desired position. Each
notch on the cam wheel represents an operating
point change of 70 20'.
5. When the cam wheel has been rotated to the desired
location, slide the cam wheel to engage with the
mating shaft disc. (For finer adjustment, use the
setscrew in the cam follower.)
6. Release the cam follower lever.
7. Cycle the valve and check for proper adjustment.
Readjust if necessary.
8. Replace the housing cover.

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Limit switch
adjustment cams
(not shown)

Transmitter
terms
block

Transmitter span
adjusting screw
(pot)

Limit switch
wiring terminal

Clockwise/counterclockwise switch

Transmitter zero
Adjusting Screw
(pot)

Figure 5: Calibration Points

Position Transmitter
1. Remove the housing cover from the Position Pac.
WARNING: On explosion-proof installations,
disconnect electrical power or be certain the
area is safe from combustible atmospheres before removing the housing cover.
2. Wire the Position Pac transmitter in series with a
12.5-40 VDC power supply and a milliamp meter.
NOTE: Instructions within parenthesis ( ) refer to
older Position Pac models characterized by a white
label.
CAUTION: Do not apply a voltage greater than 40
volts to transmitter terminals or the circuit will be
damaged.
3. Be certain the CW/CCW Switch located next to the
potentiometer (Direct/Reverse Switch located next
to the wire terminal block) is set to provide the desired output signal action. In the CW (DIR) position,
a clockwise rotation of the Position Pac shaft will
cause the output signal to increase. In the CCW
(REV) position, a counterclockwise stem rotation
causes the signal to increase.
4. Stroke the valve to the closed position.
WARNING: Keep hands, hair, clothing, etc. away
from moving parts when operating the valve.
Failure to do so can cause serious injury.

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5. Referring to Figure 5, adjust the ZERO adjusting

screw with a small, straight end screw driver, until the
meter reads 4 mA DC.
6. Stroke the valve to the open position.
7. Adjust the SPAN adjusting screw until the meter
reads 20 mA DC.
8. Stroke valve to the closed position and recheck the
meter for 4 mA DC. Some readjusting of the calibration may be required. Repeat steps 4-8 until satisfied.
9. If calibration is unsuccessful after following this procedure, one of two problems may exist: (a) The orientation of the Position Pac stem may need to be
adjusted. (b) The ZERO and SPAN potentiometers
may be adjusted out of range.
NOTE: The electrical travel of the potentiometer is
340 (150) degrees. To operate properly, the potentiometer wiper must stay within the center 185 degrees of its 340 degree electrical range during the full
stroke of the valve.
9a. To adjust, stroke the valve to its middle position.
Loosen the potentiometer collar nut. While measuring the voltage between pins 1 and 2 on the back of
the potentiometer, rotate the potentiometer until the
voltage is between 0.55 and 0.65 volts. Retighten
the potentiometer being careful to keep the potentiometer oriented in the same position.

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9b. Set the ZERO and SPAN potentiometers to their

approximate middle position. This is accomplished
by first turning each potentiometer clockwise 25
turns or until a click is either felt or heard. Then turn
each potentiometer counterclockwise approximately 12 complete turns. Repeat steps 2 through 8
to complete calibration.
10. Replace the housing cover.

NOTE: Instructions within parenthesis ( ) refer to older

Position Pac models characterized by a white label.
1. Remove the housing cover.
WARNING: On explosion-proof installations,
disconnect electrical power or be certain the
area is safe from combustible atmospheres before removing the housing cover.
2. Locate the switch next to the position transmitters
wiring terminal. Move switch to the opposite position, CCW or CW (DIR or REV). Repeat steps 3-9 in
the Calibration section for the position transmitter.

REVERSING POSITION TRANSMITTER

SIGNAL
The following instructions should be used when the signal being transmitted from the position transmitter is
either incorrect or needs to be reversed. Refer to
Figure 5.

NOTE: The SPAN potentiometer will generally not

need readjustment.
3. Replace the housing cover.

Table IV: Specifications

Analog Output
Power Supply Range
Maximum Load
Resistance
(see Figure 3)
Current Signal Output
Span

12.5 to 40 VDC (24V DC typical)

Maximum Resistance (ohms) =
Supply Voltage - 12.5
0.02
4-20 mA
Adjustable from 5 to 100 of angular
rotation

Null

4 mA position may be set at any angular

position

Linearity
Repeatability
Hysteresis
Operating
Temperature Range
Ambient Temperature
Range

1.0% full-scale*
0.25% full-scale
1.0% full-scale
-40O to 185O F (-40O to 85O C)

Figure 6: Wiring Diagram

Max. Load Resistance, RL()

Power Supply
1500

RL max = V PS - 12.5V
20 mA

1250
1000

Limit Switches
(SPDT)
UL/CSA Rating (L23)

750
500

Operating
Region

250
10

20

30

Input motion
40

50

Power Supply Voltage, VPS (volts)

Figure 7: Power Supply Requirements

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20 amps, 125, 250, 480 VAC, ind. and

res. 1 Hp. 125 VAC; 2 Hp, 250 VAC, 0.5
amp. 125 VDC; 0.25 amp, 250 VDC res.

Mechanical

0
0

For a 100O F (38O C) change in ambient

temperature, maximum zero shift is
0.4% full scale, maximum span
shift is 0.7% full scale
Output signal changes less than
0.05% when supply voltage is varied
between 12.5 and 40 volts dc

60

105O from the center; spring

loaded to return to the center

* Linearity is 1.0% for 90O rotary shaft input. When mounted to

linear travel valves, linearity is dependent on linkage design and
stroke length. Typical linearity is 1.5% full-scale on Valtek Mark
One control valves.

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Rotary

Short Housing

1.26 dia. max.

32
0.72
18

1.57
40

Long Housing

0.88
22

4.09 max.
104

0.88
22

5.71 max.
145

0.37
9

3.78 max.
96

0.37
9

3.78 max.
133

4.00
102
3.15
80

3.86 dia.
98

2.38 typ
60
2.00
51

0.75 - 14 NPT
(5 full threads min.) (2)

0.80
20

0.33 dia. thru (4)

8

1.00
25

3.82 dia.
97

0.29 dia.
7

0.80
20

0.75 - 14 NPT
(5 full threads min.) (2)

Eight side mounting holes

can be tapped 5/16 - 18-inch

1.00
25

0.50
13
0.49
12

1.00
25

0.75
19

Lever Actuators

0.25
6

Adjust
1.50 - 3.70
38 - 94

4.04
103

1.50
38

Front Mounting

0.57
14

0.27
7
0.39
10

0.72
18

0.83
21

0.74
19

0.16
4

0.31
8
0.16
4

0.09
2

Figure 8: Dimensions

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Troubleshooting
Failure
Operation erratic
and inconsistent

Probable Cause

Corrective Action

1. Loose bracket bolting

1. Tighten bolting bracket to yoke leg or transfer

case: readjust position transmitter and switches

2. Loose Position Pac mounting

screws

2. Tighten mounting screws, readjust position

transmitter and switches

3. Loose tripper bracket

(linear actuator) or extended
spline connector (rotary
actuator)

3. Tighten tripper bracket or extended spline

connector

4. Internal or electrical
malfunction

4a. Ensure that terminal block connections are

tight
4b. Check for foreign material in contact with printed
circuit board or components
4c. Check for components or wires broken loose
from printed circuit board
4d. Check that the switch is fully set in desired
position

Indicating
incorrect position

1. Incorrect adjustment
2. Internal or electrical

1. Refer to Calibration section, step 9

2a. Ensure that terminal block connections are
tight
2b. Check for foreign material in contact with printed
circuit board or components
2c. Check for components or wires broken loose
from printed circuit board
2d. Check that the switch is fully set in desired
position

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intended function safely during its useful life. However, the purchaser or user of Flowserve products should be aware that Flowserve products might be used in numerous applications
under a wide variety of industrial service conditions. Although Flowserve can (and often does) provide general guidelines, it cannot provide specific data and warnings for all possible
applications. The purchaser/user must therefore assume the ultimate responsibility for the proper sizing and selection, installation, operation and maintenance of Flowserve products.
The purchaser/user should read and understand the Installation Operation Maintenance (IOM) instructions included with the product, and train its employees and contractors in the safe
use of Flowserve products in connection with the specific application.
While the information and specifications presented in this literature are believed to be accurate, they are supplied for informative purposes only and should not be considered certified or
as a guarantee of satisfactory results by reliance thereon. Nothing contained herein is to be construed as a warranty or guarantee, express or implied, regarding any matter with respect
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