Product Bulletin
VBL Volume Booster 62.3:VBL
D103393X012 September 2017
Fisher™ VBL Volume Booster
The Fisher VBL volume booster is used in conjunction
with a positioner on a throttling control valve to
increase stroking speed.
The booster incorporates fixed deadband, soft seat
construction, and an integral bypass restriction to
eliminate positioner saturation problems that can
occur with volume boosters that do not have these
features. Adjustment of the integral bypass restriction
is necessary for system stability. This adjustment does
not affect the deadband of the volume booster, but
does permit the control valve to respond to small input
signal changes without sacrificing steady-state
accuracy. It also allows the booster to deliver
high-volume output for fast stroking when large, rapid
input signal changes occur.
The volume booster is used to improve stroking speed.
If precision valve control is required, the use of a
positioner is recommended. If the volume booster is to
be used only with an actuator, for on-off control, the
integral bypass restriction on the booster must be
closed (turned fully clockwise).
X0648
Connectors and piping can be installed with the VBL
volume booster for diagnostic testing.
n Adjustable Response—Integral bypass restriction
tunes the booster response so that smooth actuator
motion follows the slow signal changes.
n Efficient Operation—Soft seats provide tight shutoff
to reduce unnecessary air consumption and
Features eliminate saturation of positioner relays.
n Fast Response—Booster delivers the volume needed n Maintains Accuracy—Booster permits high actuator
for rapid actuator stroking when large input stroking speeds upon demand without degrading
changes suddenly occur. the positioner steady-state accuracy.
www.Fisher.com
Product Bulletin
62.3:VBL VBL Volume Booster
September 2017 D103393X012
Specifications
Input Signal Maximum Flow Coefficients
Positioner output See table 1
Maximum Input Signal Pressure(1) Connections
Input Signal: 1/4 NPT
VBL-1 and VBL-3: 5.5 bar (80 psig)
Supply and Output: 1/2 NPT
VBL-2 and VBL-4: 10.3 bar (150 psig)
Hazardous Area Classification
Input to Output Pressure Ratio
Complies with the requirements of ATEX Group II
Fixed at 1 to 1 Category 2 Gas and Dust
Supply Pressure Ranges(1)
When used in conjunction with a positioner or other
pneumatic accessory, always pipe the positioner and Construction Materials
booster with one common supply through a Fisher Body: Aluminum
67D, 67DR, or 95H regulator (see figure 2). A Diaphragms: HNBR with nylon fabric
high-capacity filter, such as the Fisher 262K, should Upper and Lower Valves: HNBR
be installed in the supply line to the regulator. Supply O-Rings: HNBR
pressure also must not exceed the maximum Connectors for Diagnostic Testing: JStainless steel
pressure rating of the actuator. or Jbrass
Operative Temperature Limits(1) Approximate Weight
-40 to 93_C (-40 to 200_F) 1.0 kg (2.2 lb)
NOTE: Specialized instrument terms are defined in ANSI/ISA Standard 51.1 - Process Instrument Terminology.
1. The pressure/temperature limits in this document and any applicable code or standard should not be exceeded.
Table 1. Maximum Flow Coefficients
Supply Port Coefficients Exhaust Port Coefficients
Instrument
Cv Cv
VBL‐1 volume booster 2.5 1.1
VBL-2 volume booster 2.5 1.1
VBL‐3 volume booster 2.5 1.8
VBL-4 volume booster 2.5 1.8
FIELDVUEt DVC6200, DVC6200 SIS, DVC6200f, DVC6200p,
0.37 0.31
DVC6000, DVC6000 SIS, DVC6000f digital valve controllers
FIELDVUE DVC2000 digital valve controller:
Low pressure relay 0.13 0.15
High pressure relay 0.19 0.20
Fisher 3570 valve positioner 0.25 0.25
Fisher 3582 valve positioner 0.17 0.19
Fisher 3610J, 3610JP, 3611JP, 3620J, 3620JP, 3621JP valve
0.37 0.30
positioners
2
Product Bulletin
VBL Volume Booster 62.3:VBL
D103393X012 September 2017
Principle of Operation the pressure differential. The port remains open until
the difference between the booster input and output
pressures returns to within the deadband limits of the
Refer to figures 1, 2, and 3. Because of the restriction, booster. With the bypass restriction adjusted for stable
large input signal changes register on the booster operation, signals having small magnitude and rate
input diaphragm sooner than in the actuator. A large, changes pass through the bypass restriction and into
sudden change in the input signal causes a pressure the actuator without initiating booster operation.
differential to exist between the input signal and the
output of the booster. When this occurs, the Both the supply and exhaust ports remain closed,
diaphragms move to open either the supply port or the preventing unnecessary air consumption and possible
exhaust port, whichever action is required to reduce saturation of positioner relays.
Figure 1. Volume Booster Sectional View
SPRING SEAT UPPER SPRING HOUSING, TOP
EXHAUST PORT
HEX NUT
HEX SCREW
INPUT
SIGNAL
UPPER DIAPHRAGM
BYPASS RESTRICTION
ADJUSTING SCREW DIAPHRAGM SPACER
PIN, SLOTTED
SPRING
DIAPHRAGM PLATE
ASSEMBLY (INCLUDES
BYPASS VALVE
LOWER DIAPHRAGM)
O‐RING EXHAUST
HOUSING, BOTTOM SUPPLY PORT
OUTPUT TO
SUPPLY ACTUATOR
O‐RING LOWER SPRING
VALVE PLUG ASSEMBLY
END CAP
LUBRICANT
GE26237-Section
3
Product Bulletin
62.3:VBL VBL Volume Booster
September 2017 D103393X012
Figure 2. Typical Installation with Piston Actuator
PIPE NIPPLE
VBL
VOLUME BOOSTER
SUPPLY
SIGNAL
TOP CYL
67D, 67DR, OR 95H
BOTTOM CYL REGULATOR
ACTUATOR E1212
POSITIONER
Figure 3. Typical Installation with Diaphragm Actuator
VBL VOLUME BOOSTER
PIPE
NIPPLE
SUPPLY
SIGNAL
67D, 67DR, OR 95H
REGULATOR
ACTUATOR E1213 DVC6200 DIGITAL VALVE CONTROLLER
WITH RELAY C OR POSITIONER
4
Product Bulletin
VBL Volume Booster 62.3:VBL
D103393X012 September 2017
Installation Keep in mind that many actuators require larger casing
or cylinder connections to take full advantage of the
booster's ability to deliver its high-volume output.
Figures 2 and 3 show typical installations for the VBL Dimensions are shown in figure 4. Ensure that the
volume booster on piston and diaphragm actuators. A supply pressure is connected to correspond with the
single regulator that supplies both the positioner and flow arrow on the booster.
booster (or boosters) is recommended. The supply
medium must be clean, dry, oil-free air or Verify that the capacity of the regulator meets the
non-corrosive gas. stroking capacity requirements.
Figure 4. Dimensions
20
(0.79)
1/4-18 NPT
INPUT CONN
EXHAUST HOLES
17X ∅ 6 (0.24)
93.9
(3.70)
29.8
(1.17)
1/2-14 NPT
OUTPUT
TO ACTUATOR
1/2-14 NPT
SUPPLY
52
CONN
(2.05)
104
(4.09)
GE26237-Outlook
mm
(INCH)
5
Product Bulletin
62.3:VBL VBL Volume Booster
September 2017 D103393X012
Ordering Information
Specify stroking speed information when being
mounted at the factory, for proper tuning of the
instruments. Specify either critical or non-critical
stroke speed time.
Note
Critical stroke speed time example: valve to stroke in both
directions in 4 seconds or less.
Non-critical stroke speed time example: valve to stroke in
approximately 4 seconds in both directions.
6
Product Bulletin
VBL Volume Booster 62.3:VBL
D103393X012 September 2017
7
Product Bulletin
62.3:VBL VBL Volume Booster
September 2017 D103393X012
Neither Emerson, Emerson Automation Solutions, nor any of their affiliated entities assumes responsibility for the selection, use or maintenance
of any product. Responsibility for proper selection, use, and maintenance of any product remains solely with the purchaser and end user.
Fisher and FIELDVUE are marks owned by one of the companies in the Emerson Automation Solutions business unit of Emerson Electric Co. Emerson
Automation Solutions, Emerson, and the Emerson logo are trademarks and service marks of Emerson Electric Co. All other marks are the property of their
respective owners.
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. All sales are
governed by our terms and conditions, which are available upon request. We reserve the right to modify or improve the designs or specifications of such
products at any time without notice.
Emerson Automation Solutions
Marshalltown, Iowa 50158 USA
Sorocaba, 18087 Brazil
Cernay 68700 France
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Singapore 128461 Singapore
www.Fisher.com
E
8 2010, 2017 Fisher Controls International LLC. All rights reserved.
