Product Overview

The Spirax Sarco SP7-10 smart positioner is a high-performance industrial control device designed to drive valves with NAMUR-compliant linear or rotary pneumatic actuators. It ensures an accurate proportional relationship between valve travel and the input current signal (mA), meeting demanding requirements in a wide variety of valve control applications. The housing is made from die-cast aluminium with a corrosion-protective coating suitable for outdoor installation. Together with multiple communication options and flexible configuration modules, the SP7 can be tailored to specific application needs.

Key Features

• Precision control: Deviation ≤ 0.5%, resolution greater than 16 000 steps and a 20 ms sampling time ensure accurate valve positioning.
• Multi-protocol communication: Standard Local Communication Interface (LCI) with optional HART® 5 / 7, Profibus PA and FOUNDATION Fieldbus communication.
• Flexible actuator compatibility: Suitable for single-acting or double-acting actuators, with fail vent or fail-safe functions to meet different safety requirements.
• Extended I/O: Digital input for activating control functions and digital output for alarms / fault signalling, providing extended control capability.
• Harsh-environment capable: IP65 enclosure, -40 to 85°C operating temperature and vibration influence ≤ 1% (10 g at 80 Hz) make it suitable for demanding industrial environments.

Materials

Component	Material	Surface treatment
Housing	Die-cast aluminium	Anti-corrosion coating, black
Cover	Die-cast aluminium	Anti-corrosion coating, RAL 9016
Mounting kit	Stainless steel	–
Follower pin cone	Nylon	–

Weight

Component type	Weight
Linear actuator mounting kit	0.78 kg
Rotary actuator mounting kit	0.4 kg
Stainless steel pressure gauge kit	0.52 kg

Compatible Actuators and Mounting Kits

Rotary actuators

Actuator model	Actuator mounting size	Spirax Sarco kit
BVA300	80 / 20 mm	AKR13
BVA300	80 / 30 mm	AKR14
BVA300	130 / 30 mm	AKR15
BVA300	130 / 50 mm	AKR16

Linear actuators

Actuator model	Valve type	Valve size	Spirax Sarco kit
PN9100	Spira-trol 2-port and QL 3-port valves	DN15 to DN50	AKL10
PN9200	Spira-trol 2-port and QL 3-port valves	DN15 to DN100	AKL10
PN9300	Spira-trol 2-port and QL 3-port valves	DN15 to DN100	AKL10
TN2150	Spira-trol 2-port and QL 3-port valves	DN15 to DN100	AKL10
TN2300	Spira-trol 2-port and QL 3-port valves	DN125 to DN300	AKL17
TN2400	Spira-trol 2-port and QL 3-port valves	DN125 to DN300	AKL17
TN2270	Spira-trol 2-port and QL 3-port valves	DN125 to DN300	AKL17

Options

Basic options

• Mounting kits: With or without mounting kit (must be specified when ordering).
• Pressure gauge kit: With or without stainless steel pressure gauge kit (must be specified when ordering).
• Communication modules: HART® 5, HART® 7, Profibus PA (SP7-11) and FOUNDATION Fieldbus (SP7-12).
• Position feedback: Analogue position feedback (4–20 mA, 2-wire), digital position feedback, or combined analogue + digital feedback.

Special options

Option type	Details
Design codes	Standard (1); higher stiffness with reduced air capacity (H); IP66 / NEMA 4X (P); enhanced corrosion protection (S)
Tag plates	Stainless steel 18.5 × 65 mm (MK1); 11 × 25 mm (MK3)
Remote sensors	Basic unit (RS); basic unit with position indicator (RD); extended temperature range (RT); high vibration resistance (RV); IP67 protection (RP)
Remote sensor cables	5 m sealed cable (R5); 10 m sealed cable (R6)
Cable / pneumatic connections	Electrical: 1/2–14 NPT + pneumatic: 1/4–18 NPT (2); electrical: M20 × 1.5 + pneumatic: 1/4–18 NPT (5)

Installation and Operation

1. Air supply requirements: Use high-quality instrument air conforming to ISO 8573-1:2010 Class 3:3:3 to ensure stable operation.
2. Mounting guidelines: Select the appropriate mounting kit according to the actuator type. BVA actuators must be used with the corresponding AKR mounting kit.
3. Ordering information: When ordering, specify the required mounting kit, pressure gauge kit, communication protocol version and any special options. Example ordering code: SP7-1-2010150001 (with AKL10 mounting kit and GBS6A pressure gauge kit).
4. Safety and maintenance: For detailed instructions on installation, maintenance and safety, refer to the SP7-10/11/12 Digital Positioner Installation and Maintenance Instructions. For a quick overview, consult the Quick Start Guide.

Dimensions (approximate)

Main dimensions (mm / inch)

• Sensor shaft related: Ø 8 mm (0.31") h9, 14.5 mm (0.57"), 1 mm (0.04").
• Main housing: 104.5 mm (4.11"), 168.5 mm (6.63"), 50 mm (1.97"), 65 mm (2.56").
• Mounting holes: M8 tapped holes (10 mm deep), M6 tapped holes (8 mm deep), M5 × 0.5 threaded exhaust port.
• Rotary mounting: 89.5 mm (3.52"), 110.75 mm (4.36"), 23 mm (0.91"), Ø 26 mm (1.02").
• Pneumatic connections: NPT 1/4 in-18 or G1/4, with related dimensions 10 mm (0.39"), 92 mm (3.62"), 14 mm (0.55"), etc.
• Note: Dimensions A and B depend on the specific rotary actuator model.