Instruction Manual

D102588X012 Type 289RC

January 2018

Type 289RC Exhaust Booster

Figure 1. Type 289RC Exhaust Booster

Introduction valves or recycle valves on compressors. This exhaust

booster is normally used on control valve actuators
to speed up the proportional operation of a control
Scope of the Manual valve in response to sudden pressure changes from
pneumatic output devices, such as solenoid valves
This manual describes the principles of operation and
or pneumatic instruments. By carefully matching
provides installation instructions and a parts list for the
the instrument and actuator performance with the
Type 289RC exhaust booster.
bypass valve adjustment, the Type 289RC reduces
overshoot and related problems while allowing very
fast positioning response to system requirements (i.e.,
Product Description compressor surge control). The one-way throttling
The Type 289RC high-capacity exhaust booster action offers superior control with exceptional stability
provides “release control (RC)” control pressure and the specially designed boosting system provides
to actuators, other pneumatic devices, and related high flow rates with minimum buildup.
systems that require rapid response, such as surge
Type 289RC
Specifications
Specifications for the Type 289RC exhaust booster are listed on page 2. Specifications for a given exhaust
booster as it originally comes from the factory are stamped on the nameplate.

Body Size(1) Dead Band

1 NPT 0.5 psid / 0.034 bar d pressure across the
bypass valve
Inlet and Outlet Connections
Inlet: Connect to the outlet via a bypass valve, Maximum Exhaust Flow Capacity
adjustable from 0 to 0.3 Cv. (Piping is normally Cv = 22. System capacity limited by the
configured by the customer.) See Figure 3. smallest restriction between the exhaust valve
Signal: 1/8 NPT (standard) and pressure source (actuator).
Outlet: 1 NPT
Temperature Capabilities(1)
Maximum Pressure (1)

-20 to 180°F / -29 to 82°C
100 psig / 6.9 bar
Approximate Weight
Input to Output Pressure Ratio
4 lbs / 2 kg
Fixed at 1 to 1
1. The pressure/temperature limits in this Instruction Manual and any applicable standard or code limitation should not be exceeded.

Principle of Operation bypass valve, the further the exhaust booster will
open. The booster exhaust valve closes as the
The Type 289RC 1 NPT outlet port is connected pressure difference between the instrument and
directly to a spring return actuator and the 1/8 NPT actuator decreases.
inlet connection on the spring case is connected to
the controlling instrument (I/P transducer, controller,
positioner, etc.). The assembly of the Type 289RC to a Installation
control valve requires the inlet and outlet chambers be
connected via a bypass valve. The bypass valve should The schematic on page 3 (Figure 2) shows the typical
be installed between the two 1/8 NPT connections on Type 289RC installation. Connect the instrument
the Type 289RC or any other convenient location per supply to the 1/8 NPT spring case inlet and the
the customer’s preference. The Type 289RC exhaust actuator to the 1 NPT side port outlet. The inlet and
booster has a factory set opening threshold of 0.5 psid / outlet must be connected via an adjustable bypass
0.03 bar d. The adjustment screw in the booster body valve. Flow through the exhaust valve must be in the
is not field adjustable. The bypass valve is adjusted same direction as the flow arrow on the body.
on the control valve system to account for differences
in various instrument and actuator performance
Note
characteristics. Once adjusted, the control valve
action is as described in the following paragraph. Mounting is recommended with the
outlet exhaust connection pointing
As the output pressure of the instrument increases the down. If it is necessary to pipe this
actuator moves the valve normally since the exhaust outlet away from the area, remove the
booster cannot be actuated with an increasing signal. outlet screen.
When the output pressure of the instrument decreases
the actuator will move the valve until the rate of
change of the output pressure develops 0.5 psid / caution
0.034 bar d across the bypass valve. When this
occurs, the pressure differential in the Type 289RC Protect the outlet exhaust connection
causes the exhaust booster valve to begin opening against the entrance of rain, snow,
and begin reducing the pressure in the actuator. The insects or any other foreign material
greater the differential pressure develops across the that may block the outlet or affect the
opening and closing of the valve.

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METERED FLOW

FREE FLOW

Adjustable
bypass valve
(0 to 0.3 Cv)

Type 289RC

Instrument Supply
45 to 125 psig / I/P
3.1 to 8.6 bar

4 to 20 mA

A7208

Figure 2. Typical Type 289RC Exhaust Booster and Control Valve Installation

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Operating Information Maintenance

Type 289RC exhaust boosters are subject to normal
! WARNING wear and should be inspected periodically. The
inspection frequency and replacement of parts
Never operate this system with the depends on the severity of the service conditions.
bypass valve closed.
caution
Note
Maintenance requires taking the
The Type 289RC requires no adjustment.
exhaust booster out of service. To avoid
The adjusting screw (key 6) is factory set
personal injury or equipment damage,
and must not be changed.
release or bypass any pressure in
the exhaust booster before beginning
In the operating configuration (Figure 2) the bypass required maintenance.
valve may require adjustment for optimum actuator
response. Always begin with the bypass valve open.
If opened enough, the instrument signal will drive the Elastomer Replacement
actuator and the system will respond as if the exhaust
booster was not installed. As the bypass valve is Key numbers refer to Figure 5.
closed the actuator response will be faster only in
the exhaust mode. Response in the filling direction 1. Loosen the adjusting screw (key 6) and remove
will remain unchanged. If the control valve tends to the eight machine screws (key 8) from the spring
overshoot the desired position, the bypass valve has case (key 2).
been closed too far. 2. Remove the spring case (key 2).
3. Remove the spring (key 7) and upper spring
Calibration seat (key 4).
4. Remove the spacer ring (key 42). The diaphragms
The exhaust booster’s calibration is factory set. This may stick to the spacer.
unit should not require calibration unless the adjusting
screw has been loosened or the spring has been 5. Remove the two machine screws (key 29) and
changed. Use the following procedure to calibrate a lift out the diaphragm/valve assembly. Lift up the
Type 289RC exhaust booster: valve assembly for more screwdriver clearance.

1. Connect the assembled Type 289RC to two 6. Use a 7/16 in. / 11 mm wrench to remove the hex
independent pressure sources (P1 and PL) with nut (key 24). Then remove the parts in order: spring
pressure gauges as shown in Figure 3. guide (key 17), first diaphragm head (key 43) with
curved side facing the diaphragm, diaphragm
2. Place a plug in the 1/8 NPT body connection. (key 5), second diaphragm head (key 43) with
curved side facing the diaphragm, spacer (key 41),
3. Set P1 and PL at 6 psig / 0.41 bar. third diaphragm head (key 43) with curved side
facing the diaphragm, second diaphragm (key 5),
4. Screw the adjusting screw in all the way. stem guide (key 31), spacer (key 23), O-ring
(key 30), O-ring holder (key 21), O-ring (key 20),
5. Adjust PL to 5.3 psig / 0.37 bar. O-ring holder (key 22) and O-ring (key 30).

6. Turn the unit upside down and put just enough 7. Remove and discard all non-metallic parts.
water into the exhaust port to cover the sealing 8. Position the stem (key 18) to accept all parts.
surface. Turn the adjusting screw out until the first Replace all non-metallic parts with new parts.
bubble appears at the exhaust port. Then place parts on the stem (key 18) in reverse
order of step 6. Make sure to:
7. Lock adjusting screw in place.
  a. Lubricate all O-rings with a light coating of
silicone grease.

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Pressure
source
with Gauge
PL

Plug for
Pressure test
source
with Gauge
P1

Exhaust
port

A7219

Bubble
measurement

Figure 3. Type 289RC Exhaust Booster Calibration Connection

  b. Assemble both diaphragms so the spring 11. While holding the stem (key 18) through the
sides (marked on diaphragm) face toward exhaust port in the bottom of the body, tighten
the spring. the hex nut (key 24) to 30 to 35 in-lbs / 3.4 to
  c. Assemble the valve seat holder and O-ring 3.9 N• m. Hold the diaphragm head (key 43)
assembly (keys 20, 21 and 22) by hand prior while tightening the hex nut to be sure it does
to placing it on the stem. not turn or move.
  d. Do not tighten the hex nut (24) until step 11. 12. Remove the aligning machine screws (key 8).
9. Place the machine screws (key 29) in the 13. Place the spring (key 7) firmly around the lower
stem guide assembly (key 31), position the spring guide (key 17) and install the upper spring
diaphragm/valve assembly in the valve body seat (key 4).
(key 1), and tighten screws (key 29) to 15 to
20 in-lbs / 1.7 to 2.3 N•m. 14. Orient the spring case (key 2) as required while
carefully positioning over the spring and seat.
10. Position the spacer ring (key 42) between the
diaphragms and align all holes with at least three 15. Insert and tighten the machine screws (key 8)
machine screws (key 8) turned partially into to 40 to 45 in-lbs / 4.5 to 5.1 N•m using a cross
the body. tightening process.

16. Recalibrate unit using Calibration procedure on

page 4.

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Percent of actuator travel (1.5 in. / 38 mm = 100)

input signal
110 0.320 seconds, 85% full stroke
percent of Current (4 to 20 ma = 100)

actuator travel
100

90

80

70
60

50
0.080 seconds of dead time
40
30
20
10

-0.1 -10 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5

Time in Seconds
A7218

Figure 4. Typical Response Curve for Type 657 Size 45 Actuator with Type 289RC Exhaust Booster
(Using a Type 546 I/P Transducer with 4 to 20 mA input signal, 6 to 30 psig / 0.41 to 2.1 bar output and 35 psig /
2.4 bar supply pressure; a Type 657 or 645 Valve Actuator with 10 to 26 psig / 0.69 to 1.8 bar setting
and 0 to 1.5 in. / 0 to 38 mm of travel; and a Type 289RC Exhaust Booster with a bypass valve.)

Parts Ordering Key Description Part Number

  17 Lower Spring Guide, Zinc-plated carbon steel 1D666625072

When corresponding with your local Sales Office about   18 Pitot Tube or Stem, Aluminum 17B3186X012
this equipment, always reference the equipment serial   20* O-ring, Nitrile (NBR) 1F269206992
number stamped on the spring case (key 2). When   21 O-ring Holder, Aluminum 1F826409012
ordering replacement parts, specify the complete   22 O-ring Washer, Aluminum 1F826509012
11-character part number of each required part as found  23 Spacer 17B7490X012
in the following parts list.   24 Hex Nut 1A499724122
  28 Pipe Plug T13718T0012

Parts List   29 Machine Screw (2 required) 1H526928982

  30 O-ring, Nitrile (NBR) (2 required) 1D687506992
Key Description Part Number
  31 Stem Guide Assembly, Zinc/Brass 18B0253X012
  1 Valve Body, Aluminum 14B9956X012
  41 Spacer, Aluminum 17B3185X012
  2 Spring Case, Aluminum 2P901508012
  42 Spacer Ring, Aluminum 27B3187X012
  3 Diaphragm Head, Zinc-plated carbon steel 1D666428982
  43 Diaphragm Head, Zinc-plated
  4 Spring Seat, Zinc-plated carbon steel 1D667125072   Carbon steel (2 required) 1P901425062
  5* Diaphragm, Nitrile (NBR) on nylon (2 required) 24B5622X012   44* Screw Seal 1V205699012
  6 Adjusting Screw 1D995448702   45 Washer 1F826709012
  7 Spring, 302 Stainless steel 17B9737X012   46* Gasket 1F826804022
  8 Machine Screw (8 required) 1C856228992
 9 Screen 1E564843122
  11 Hex Nut 1D667728982
  13 Snap Ring 13A9938X012
  15* Gasket, Nitrile (NBR) 13A9929X012
  16 Nameplate -----------

*Recommended spare part.

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11

44 6

4 7

2 43

24 8

17 16

5 42

45 3

46 41

28
31

23 21

1 20

30 22

9 15

18 13

Part Not Shown

Machine Screw (key 29)

Bypass Valve, Tubing, and Fittings

not supplied with the Type 289RC Exhaust Booster

Figure 5. Type 289RC Exhaust Booster

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