EP5 FAIL FREEZE POSITIONER
 
PMV Electro-pneumatic Positioner

This is a special "Fail Freeze" version of the popular EP5 valve positioner: In the event that the 4-20 mA input signal is lost, EP5 Fail Freeze will fail in place.

The EP5 features a rugged design, high gain, high capacity gold plated spool valve, external zero adjustment,
gauge ports, replaceable filter, tapped exhaust port, all in an IP65/NEMA 4 enclosure.

PMV EP5FS Fail Freeze Positioner (Now obsolete, so contact us for the best alternative) 

Input 4-20 mA, will fit most actuator types If  4-20 mA  signal is lost, positioner will fail freeze Market leader with very large installed base Sturdy, simple design with few internal parts High gain low friction gold plated pilot valve Bright visible position indicator, flat or dome style Stainless steel cam easily & reliably set Simple calibration with external zero adjustment Built in gauge ports and tapped exhaust port External switch unit can be fitted in seconds

                 
Additional capabilities include the direct mounting of a sealed feedback unit, F5, with the ability to include switches, position transmitter or a potentiometer. The F5 mounts on top of the EP5 Fail Freeze requiring no additional brackets or linkage. Please contact us for more information.

  
The above information should only be used as a guide.
 
For further information please download our Data Sheet.

EP5 Fail Freeze Positioner

EP5 Ordering info

Model no

EP5XX - Double acting, electropneumatic

EP5FS - Double acting, electropneumatic Fail in last position

EP5IS - Double acting, electropneumatic, Intrinsically safe ATEX, CSA/FM

EP5EU - Double acting, electropneumatic, Explosion proof, ATEX

EP5US - Double acting, electropneumatic, Explosion proof, CSA/FM

Spoolvalve

HP - High performance

LB - Standard performance

Air connection

G - "1/4"" G"

N - "1/4"" NPT"

Surface treatment

U - Epoxy, ED

M - Tufram R66 (Powder epoxy I/P on EP5)

Spindle

01 - 14 mm female

23 - Rotary, Namur, VDI/VDE 3845

Cam

K01 - 90 deg Linear

K03 - 30/60 deg linear

Frontcover

PV9 - 90 deg, 0-100% scale

PV6 - 60 deg, 0-100% scale

PV4 - 45 deg, 0-100% scale

PV3 - 30 deg, 0-100% scale

PV0 - Blank, no scale

Function

D - Direct

R - Reverse

Indicator

A - Arrow Indicator

B - Blind, No indicator

H - Dome style, H5

Input signal

4 - 4-20 mA

Seals/Temperature

Z - Nitrile, NBR -20 to +85 deg C

Q - Silicon, Q -40 to 85 deg C

See also
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