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Form 5235
April 2004 377 Series Trip Valves
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Instruction Manual
Form 5235
377 Series Trip Valves April 2004
Table 1. Specifications
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VALVE UPPER
PLUG SPRING DIAPHRAGM
SUPPLY EXHAUST
CONNECTION PORT
LOWER RESTRICTION
DIAPHRAGM
W4292- 1 / IL
PORT E PORT B
Specifications
Specifications for the 377 Series trip valves are PLUG
given in table 1. ASSEMBLIES
WARNING
Figure 3. Simplified Sectional View of Trip Valve
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Note
CAUTION During normal operation, an
adequately sized supply regulator
377 Series trip valves are leak tested to maintains a greater supply pressure
ensure that the intended actuator fail than the pressure demand of the trip
mode is maintained upon loss of valve and control devices. However, if
supply pressure. Control system the normal actuator piston position is
accessories, such as volume boosters not relatively close to the actuator
with hard seats, compromise the piston fail position during startup, or
integrity of the entire system due to during the restoration of supply
leakage. Therefore, using control pressure, the regulator supply
system accessories, such as volume pressure may droop and cause the trip
boosters, between the trip valve and valve to trip again and begin a
the actuator is not recommended. If trip-reset cycle. To prevent this,
this cannot be avoided and a volume perform the following steps:
booster is required, a volume booster
1. Adjust the instrument (control
designed for tight shutoff, such as the
device) pressure to position the
Type 2625, provides a higher
actuator piston as it is positioned in
probability of control system integrity.
the fail mode.
2. Restore the supply pressure to the
Supply Pressure Requirements normal operating range.
3. Manually reset the instrument
WARNING pressure for normal operation.
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could result from fire or explosion of
accumulated gas or from contact with
CAUTION
hazardous gas. The positioner/
actuator assembly does not form a To avoid damage and possible
gas-tight seal, and when the assembly operational impairment to the trip
is enclosed, a remote vent line, valve, be careful not to get excessive
adequate ventilation, and necessary pipe compound on the connections.
safety measures should be used. A Excess compound could result in
remote vent pipe alone cannot be improper pilot and cylinder valve
relied upon to remove all hazardous operation.
gas. Vent line piping should comply
with local and regional codes and 3. Use acceptable piping practices when installing
should be as short as possible with the trip valve. Coat all male threaded connections
adequate inside diameter and few with a pipe compound.
bends to reduce case pressure
buildup.
CAUTION
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d. Trip valve port D must receive the operating 1. Remove the adjusting screw cap (key 1).
pressure that is intended for the bottom of the
actuator cylinder. Depending on the actuator type 2. Loosen the hex nut (key 3), and turn the set
and accessories being used, this operating screw (key 2) counterclockwise until all loading is
pressure will be from a valve positioner or removed from the spring (key 6).
switching solenoid. 3. Connect an adequately sized gauge for the
supply pressure reading to the supply line. To make
e. Trip valve port E must provide operating the fail action more visible, adjust the control device
pressure to the bottom of the actuator cylinder. signal so that actuator stem movement is visible
Always connect this port to the bottom of the when the trip valve is actuated.
actuator cylinder.
4. For the lock-in-last-position mode, remove the
f. Trip valve port F must provide a fail-mode plugs from ports C and F.
outlet for the operating pressure to or from the 5. Set the supply pressure at the required trip point
bottom of the actuator cylinder. For the fail-down pressure (refer to table 1 for the trip point limits).
mode, vent this port to atmosphere. For the
fail-up mode, connect this port to the volume
tank. For the lock-in-last-position mode, plug this Note
port.
For proper calibration, completely
back out the set screw (key 2) until
WARNING there is no spring compression. Then,
set the trip point by turning the set
screw clockwise to compress the
Personal injury or property damage spring.
could result from bursting of parts due
to temperature fluctuations or extreme 6. Slowly turn the set screw clockwise to compress
heat. If temperature fluctuations or the spring until the trip valve trips. When the trip
extreme heat cannot be avoided, use a valve trips in the fail-up or fail-down mode, the
relief valve to protect the volume tank. actuator stem moves to the appropriate position. In
the lock-in-last-position mode, the actuator stem
does not move, however, air will be heard escaping
from ports C and F. This is because pressure is
being released from both sides of the actuator
Operating Information cylinder.
7. Tighten the hex nut (key 3), and install the
adjusting screw cap (key 1).
Calibration
This calibration procedure assumes that the trip 8. For the lock-in-last-position mode, reinstall the
valve is mounted on the actuator (or other device) plugs in ports C and F.
and that all piping and the appropriate volume tank 9. Reset the control device for normal operation.
(if necessary ) are installed. All key numbers refer to
figure 8. For the appropriate fail-mode schematic,
see figure 5, 6, or 7.
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MAIN
SPRING
SPRING ACTUATOR
VALVE PLUG
VENT
UPPER
DIAPHRAGM
CONTROL
DEVICE
EXHAUST
PORT
SUPPLY
PRESSURE
LOWER
DIAPHRAGM
PORT A
CHECK
PORT D VALVE
PORT B
PORT E
UPPER PORTS
LOWER
PORTS
PLUG
ASSEMBLIES
VOLUME
PORT F PORT C TANK
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MAIN
SPRING
ACTUATOR
SPRING
VALVE PLUG
VENT
UPPER
DIAPHRAGM
EXHAUST
PORT
SUPPLY
PRESSURE
LOWER
DIAPHRAGM
PORT A CONTROL
PORT D DEVICE
PORT B
PORT E
UPPER PORTS
LOWER
PORTS PLUG ASSEMBLIES
PORT F PORT C
Type 377L Trip Valve position. Supply pressure from the control device is
applied to the actuator through ports A and B and
Figure 6 illustrates trip valve operation in the ports D and E.
lock-in-last-position mode.
Type 377U Trip Valve
When supply pressure falls below the trip point, the
exhaust port opens venting supply pressure from the
lower diaphragm. This causes the upper ports of the Figure 7 illustrates trip valve operation in the fail-up
plug assemblies to close and the lower ports to mode. The fail-up mode of operation is similar to the
open. Because ports C and F are plugged, no fail-down mode of operation except that the
pressure change occurs on either side of the connections to port C and F are reversed. When
actuator piston and the piston is pressure-locked in supply pressure falls below the trip point, the top of
position. No volume tank is necessary in this mode. the actuator cylinder vents, and volume tank
pressure loads the bottom of the actuator cylinder.
When supply pressure is restored, the plug The pressure imbalance created forces the actuator
assemblies move back into the normal operating piston up.
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MAIN SPRING
ACTUATOR
SPRING
VALVE PLUG
VENT
UPPER
DIAPHRAGM CONTROL
DEVICE
EXHAUST
PORT
SUPPLY
PRESSURE
LOWER
DIAPHRAGM
PORT A
PORT D CHECK
PORT E VALVE
PORT B
UPPER PORTS
LOWER
PORTS
PLUG ASSEMBLIES
VOLUME
PORT F
TANK
PORT C
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and spring seat (key 9) together, being careful not to Note
damage the diaphragm.
Use only genuine Fisher replacement
8. Inspect the lower diaphragm (key 17) and pusher parts. Components that are not
plate (key 18), and replace them if damaged or supplied by Fisher should not, under
excessively worn. any circumstances, be used in any
9. Place the upper diaphragm assembly (keys 8, 9, Fisher trip valve. The use of
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15), travel stop (key 75), components not supplied by Fisher
spring (key 6), upper spring seat (key 5), diaphragm will void your warranty, might
spacer (key 19), pusher plate (key 18), and adversely affect the performance of
diaphragm (key 17) onto the body assembly (key the valve and and might jeopardize
16). Secure the body assembly parts to the spring worker and workplace safety.
case (key 4) with the cap screws (key 20). Position
the supply and vent connections as noted in step 2.
Note
10. Note the orientation of the supply connection to
the body (see figure 1). Attach the assembly, from Fisher does not assume responsibility
step 9, to the body (key 21) with the cap screws (key for the selection, use, or maintenance
7, not shown). Tighten the screws. of any product. Responsibility for the
proper selection, use, and
11. Refer to the installation and calibration maintenance of any Fisher product
procedures. remains solely with the purchase and
end-user.
Replacing Stem/Plug Assembly Parts
1. Remove the cap screws (key 76, not shown) from
the body (key 21), and remove the manifold (key 73) Parts Kits
and the stem/plug assemblies (keys 22, 23, 24, 26, Parts kits include valve plugs, stems, plug
and 27). assemblies, and nitrile diaphragms, O - rings,
and gasket (keys 12, 14, 15, 17, 22, 23, 24,
2. Inspect the upper and lower O-rings (keys 23 and 26, 29, 63, 74, and 89). R377X000012
26) for nicks or wear. If the lower O-ring needs to be
replaced, remove the O-ring retainer screw (key 27)
before installing the new O-ring. The upper O-ring
simply slips over the end of the stem (key 22).
3. Inspect the stem/plug assemblies, inspect the Parts List
valve seats in the body (key 21), and replace any Key Description Part Number
parts if necessary.
4. When stem/plug assembly maintenance
procedures are complete, carefully slide the Common Parts
1 Adjusting screw cap, plastic 19A3182X012
stem/plug assemblies (keys 22, 23, 24, 26, and 27)
2 Set screw, pl steel 1H305028982
and springs (key 25) into the body. Attach the 3 Hex Nut, pl steel 1A946324122
manifold (key 73) to the bottom of the body (key 21), 4 Spring case, aluminum 39A3186X012
and tighten the screws (key 76).
5 Upper spring seat, pl steel 1B798525062
5. Refer to the installation and calibration 6 Spring, pl steel 1B788327022
procedures. 7 Cap screw, pl steel (4 reqd) (not shown) 19A3191X012
8 Valve guide, anodized aluminum/TFE 15A1288X012
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NOTE:
KEY NUMBERS 7, 20, 64, 65, 76, 78, 79, 80, 88 NOT SHOWN
49A3195- C / IL
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