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Samson 3730-5 Mounting And Operating Instructions

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Series 3730
Type 3730-5 Electropneumatic Positioner
With F
™ fieldbus communication
OUNDATION
FF device rev. 2
Mounting and
Operating Instructions
EB 8384-5 EN (1300-1619)
Firmware version 1.56
Edition April 2016
EB + CD

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  • Page 1 Series 3730 Type 3730-5 Electropneumatic Positioner With F ™ fieldbus communication OUNDATION FF device rev. 2 Mounting and Operating Instructions EB 8384-5 EN (1300-1619) Firmware version 1.56 Edition April 2016 EB + CD...
  • Page 2 Definition of signal words DANGER! NOTICE Hazardous situations which, if not Property damage message or mal- avoided, will result in death or seri- function ous injury Note:  WARNING! Additional information Hazardous situations which, if not avoided, could result in death or seri- Tip: ous injury Recommended action...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Important safety instructions ................9 Article code ....................10 Design and principle of operation ..............11 Additional equipment ...................12 Communication ...................13 3.2.1 Configuration using the TROVIS-VIEW software ..........13 3.2.2 Configuration using the NI-FBUS™ configurator ..........13 Technical data .....................14 Attachment to the control valve – Mounting parts and accessories ....18 Direct attachment ..................20 4.1.1 Type 3277-5 Actuator ..................20...
  • Page 4 Contents Electrical connections ...................54 5.2.1 Establishing communication ................58 Operating controls and readings ..............59 Start-up and settings ...................62 Defining the fail-safe position ................62 Adjusting the volume restriction Q ..............63 Adapting the display direction ..............63 Limiting the signal pressure ................64 Checking the operating range of the positioner ..........64 Initialization ....................65 7.6.1 MAX –...
  • Page 5 Contents 14.2 Decimal values of the states in the FOUNDATION™ fieldbus blocks (Code 48) ....................98 Dimensions in mm ..................100 15.1 Fixing levels according to VDI/VDE 3845 (September 2010) ......103 Valve characteristic selection ..............104 Test certificates ..................106 Note:  − Configuration and operation over F ™...
  • Page 6 Firmware revisions (Control R) Control R 1.43 R 1.44 to 1.46 Internal revisions R 1.52 Diagnostics All EXPERTplus diagnostic functions are available without having to acti- vate them in the positioner EB 8389 on EXPERTplus Valve Diagnos- tics). Additional function blocks • 2x DO (Discrete Output) •...
  • Page 7 Firmware revisions (Communication K) Further details can be found in u KH 8384-5. KH 8384-5 is included on the enclosed CD-ROM and is available on our website. K 1.21 Leakage sensor at binary The connection of a leakage sensor at binary input 2 (by selecting input 2 LEAKAGE SENSOR in CONFIG_BINARY_INPUT2 parameter of the AO Transducer Block) causes:...
  • Page 8 Firmware revisions (Communication K) Further details can be found in u KH 8384-5. KH 8384-5 is included on the enclosed CD-ROM and is available on our website. K 1.24 BUS_ADDRESS parameter The bus address has the default setting of 248. Device type In the delivered state, the device is configured as a basic device.

  • Page 9: Important Safety Instructions

    Important safety instructions 1 Important safety instructions For your own safety, follow these instructions concerning the mounting, start-up and opera- tion of the positioner: − The positioner is to be mounted, started up or operated only by trained and experienced personnel familiar with the product.

  • Page 10: Article Code

    Article code 2 Article code Positioner Type 3730-5 x x x 0 x x x x 0 x 0 0 x 0 x x With LCD and autotune, F ™ fieldbus OUNDATION Explosion protection Without ATEX II 2G Ex ia IIC T6; II 2D Ex tb IIIC T80°C IP66 Ex ia IIC T6;...

  • Page 11: Design And Principle Of Operation

    Design and principle of operation 3 Design and principle of oper- When a system deviation occurs, the actua- tor is either vented or filled with air. If neces- ation sary, the signal pressure change can be The positioner is mounted on pneumatic con- slowed down by a volume restriction.

  • Page 12: Additional Equipment

    The positioner is located accessories: separately from the valve. The connection of x and y signals to the valve is established by − Direct attachment to SAMSON cable and piping for air (only without induc- Type 3277 Actuator: section 4.1 tive limit switch).

  • Page 13: Communication

    Data are transmitted over the bus using digi- SAMSON devices using device-spe- tal, bit-synchronous Manchester coding at a cific database modules. The 3730-5 baud rate of 31.25 kbit/s over twisted-pair device module can be downloaded wires according to IEC 61158-2.

  • Page 14: Technical Data

    Design and principle of operation 3.3 Technical data Type 3730-5 Positioner: the technical data for the explosion-protected devices may be restricted by the limits specified in the test certificates. Direct attachment to Type 3277 Actuator: 3.6 to 30 mm Attachment according to IEC 60534-6 (NAMUR): 3.6 to 300 mm Rated travel, adjustable Attachment according to VDI/VDE 3847: 3.6 to 300 mm...
  • Page 15 Design and principle of operation Type 3730-5 Positioner: the technical data for the explosion-protected devices may be restricted by the limits specified in the test certificates. –20 to +80 °C for all versions –45 to +80 °C with metal cable gland Perm.
  • Page 16 Design and principle of operation Options for Type 3730-5 Binary input BI2 for floating contact R < 100 Ω · Contact load 100 mA · Static destruction limit 20 V/5.8 mA Switching input Galvanic isolation Solenoid valve · Approval according to IEC 61508/SIL 24 V DC · Reverse polarity protection · Static destruction limit 40 V Input U –...
  • Page 17 Design and principle of operation Summary of explosion protection approvals Type Certification Type of protection/comments A P HQ MH 104 1343 CCoE Ex ia IIC T6 Date 2013-04-19 Valid until 2018-04-18 STCC 0Ex ia IIC T6X; 2Ex s II T6 X Valid until 2017-10-01 PTB 04 ATEX 2109...

  • Page 18: Attachment To The Control Valve - Mounting Parts And Accessories

    The positioner is equipped with the M lever (pin position 35) as standard. The positioner is suitable for the following types of attachment: − Direct attachment to SAMSON Type 3277 Actuator − Attachment to actuators according to IEC 60534-6 (NAMUR) − Attachment according to VDI/VDE 3847 −...
  • Page 19 [mm] Travel [mm] lever position 25.0 120/175/240/350 35.0 355/700/750 10.0 50.0 Attachment according to IEC 60534-6 (NAMUR) SAMSON valves with Adjustment range at positioner Type 3271 Actuator Other control valves Rated Actuator size travel Min. travel Max. travel Required Assigned pin [cm²]...

  • Page 20: Direct Attachment

    Attachment to the control valve – Mounting parts and accessories 4.1 Direct attachment Make sure that the gasket (14) points to- wards the actuator yoke. 4.1.1 Type 3277-5 Actuator 5. 15 mm travel: Keep the follower pin (2) on the M lever (1) on the back of the po- −...
  • Page 21 Attachment to the control valve – Mounting parts and accessories Lever Symbols Switchover plate (9) 1.1 Nut Actuator stem 1.2 Disk spring extends Follower pin Follower clamp Screw plug Left attachment Right attachment Sealing plug Actuator stem Connecting plate retracts 6.1 Seals Pressure gauge bracket Pressure gauge...

  • Page 22: Type 3277 Actuator

    Attachment to the control valve – Mounting parts and accessories 4.1.2 Type 3277 Actuator Adjust the lever (1) correspondingly and open the positioner cover to hold the po- − Required mounting parts and accesso- sitioner shaft in position at the cap or ro- ries: Table 2 on page 49 tary pushbutton.
  • Page 23 Attachment to the control valve – Mounting parts and accessories Lever Connection block 1.1 Nut 12.1 Screw 1.2 Disk spring 12.2 Stopper or connection for external piping Follower pin Switch plate 10 14 Follower clamp Gasket Cover plate Formed seal Cover Gasket 11 11.1...

  • Page 24: Attachment According To Iec 60534-6

    Attachment to the control valve – Mounting parts and accessories 4.2 Attachment according to aligned with the NAMUR bracket at mid valve travel). IEC 60534-6 3. Mount connecting plate (6) or pressure − Required mounting parts and accesso- gauge bracket (7) with pressure gauges ries: Table 3 on page 50 on the positioner, making sure the two −...
  • Page 25 Attachment to the control valve – Mounting parts and accessories Attachment to rod-type yoke Rods with 20 to 35 mm diameter Attachment to NAMUR rib Additional bracket for actuators with 2800 cm² and travel ≥60 mm Lever XL and L lever 1.1 Nut 1.2 Disk spring 14.1 Follower pin...

  • Page 26: Attachment According To Vdi/Vde 3847

    Attachment to the control valve – Mounting parts and accessories 4.3 Attachment according to mounting screw is located in the groove of the actuator stem. VDI/VDE 3847 2. Place the adapter bracket (6) on the po- Type 3730-5xxx0xxxx0x0060xx and sitioner and mount using the screws Type 3730-5xxx0xxxx0x0070xx Positioners (6.1).
  • Page 27 Attachment to the control valve – Mounting parts and accessories 13.1 17.1 17.2 18 18.1 11.1 12.1 Exh. 6.2 6.1 Lever Disk spring Follower pin Follower clamp Screw plug Adapter block Stopper 13.1 Screws Adapter bracket Screws Turnboard Formed seal 17.1 Formed seal 17.2...
  • Page 28 Attachment to the control valve – Mounting parts and accessories 7. Insert the screws (13.1) through the mid- Place positioner on the adapter block dle holes of the adapter block (13). (13) in such a manner that the follower pin (2) rests on the top of the follower 8.
  • Page 29 Attachment to the control valve – Mounting parts and accessories Attachment to NAMUR rib (see Fig. 8) on the rod and position the formed plate (15) on the opposite side. Use the nuts − Required mounting parts and accesso- and toothed lock washers to fasten the ries: Table 4 on page 50 formed plate onto the studs.
  • Page 30 Attachment to the control valve – Mounting parts and accessories 5. Insert the formed seal (6.2) in the groove nection of the actuator. Seal the Y2 port of the adapter bracket. with a blanking plug. For double-acting actuators and actua- 6.
  • Page 31 Attachment to the control valve – Mounting parts and accessories 13.1 17.1 17.2 18.1 Exh. Lever 14.1 1.1 Nut 1.2 Disk spring Follower pin Follower plate 13.1 Screws 3.1 Follower plate 6.2 6.1 Bolt Blanking plug 14.1 Screws Stopper Formed plate Adapter bracket Bracket 6.1 Screws...

  • Page 32: Attachment To Type 3510 Micro-Flow Valve

    M8 screws Prior to attaching the positioner to the (11.1) directly into the holes on the yoke. SAMSON Type 3278 Rotary Actuator, 5. Fasten the bracket (10) to the hex bar mount the associated adapter (5) to the free (11) using the hex screw (10.1), washer...
  • Page 33 Attachment to the control valve – Mounting parts and accessories 12.1 11.1 10.1 Lever 1.1 Nut 1.2 Disk spring Follower pin NOTICE Follower plate Only use the connecting plate (6) in- Connecting plate cluded in the accessories to connect 6.1 Seals supply and output! Pressure gauge Never screw threaded parts directly...

  • Page 34: Heavy-Duty Version

    Attachment to the control valve – Mounting parts and accessories 2. Place coupling wheel (4) with flat side side of the positioner housing (see section facing the actuator on the follower clamp 4.6). (3). Refer to Fig. 11 to align slot so that it 6.
  • Page 35 Attachment to the control valve – Mounting parts and accessories (7, 8) 10.1 NOTICE 80 mm Only use the connecting plate (6) included in the ac- cessories to connect supply and output! 130 mm Never screw threaded parts directly into housing! Slot Legend for Fig. 10 and Fig. 11...

  • Page 36: Reversing Amplifier For Double-Acting Actuators

    M lever (1). Attach the follower pin (Ø 5 mm) included in 2. For SAMSON Type 3278 and VETEC the mounting kit to pin position 90°. S160 Rotary Actuators, screw the adapt- 6. Mount connecting plate (6) for required er (5) onto the free end of the shaft or G ¼...
  • Page 37 Spacer Actuator shaft or adapter Adapter 10.1 10.1 Attachment acc. to VDE/VDI 3845 (Sept. SAMSON Type 3278 2010) fixing level 1, AA1 to AA4 size (see VETEC S160, VETEC R section 15.1) Fig. 12: Attachment to rotary actuators (heavy-duty version) EB 8384-5 EN...

  • Page 38: Reversing Amplifier (1079-1118 Or 1079-1119)

    Attachment to the control valve – Mounting parts and accessories The following applies to all reversing am- 2. Thread the special nuts (1.3) from the ac- plifiers: cessories of the reversing amplifier into the boreholes of the connecting plate. The signal pressure of the positioner is sup- plied at the output 1 of the reversing amplifi- 3.
  • Page 39 Attachment to the control valve – Mounting parts and accessories From the positioner Output 38 Supply 9 Control signals to the actuator Reversing amplifier Connecting plate 1.1 Special screws 6.1 O-rings 1.2 Gasket 6.2 Screws 1.3 Special nuts 1.4 Rubber seal 1.5 Sealing plug 1.6 Filter Fig. 14: Mounting a reversing amplifier (1079-1118 or 1079-1119)

  • Page 40: Attachment Of External Position Sensor

    Attachment to the control valve – Mounting parts and accessories 4.7 Attachment of external po- pneumatic and electrical connec- tion. sition sensor Operation and setting are described in sections 7 and 8. − Since 2009, the back of the posi- tion sensor (20) is fitted with two pins acting as mechanical stops for the lever (1).

  • Page 41: Mounting The Position Sensor With Direct Attachment

    Attachment to the control valve – Mounting parts and accessories 4.7.1 Mounting the position retracts" is aligned with the marking (Fig. 15, below). sensor with direct attach- − Make absolutely sure that the gasket for ment the connecting plate (9) is correctly insert- Type 3277-5 Actuator with 120 cm²...
  • Page 42 Attachment to the control valve – Mounting parts and accessories action. For the fail-safe action "actuator stem (21) onto the actuator yoke using both retracts" the connection on the top dia- fixing screws. phragm case is used. The connection at the 7.

  • Page 43: Mounting The Position Sensor With Attachment According To Iec 60534-6

    Attachment to the control valve – Mounting parts and accessories 4.7.2 Mounting the position 120 to 350 cm² actuators with 15 mm rated travel. For other actuator sizes or travels, se- sensor with attachment lect the lever and pin position from the travel according to table on page 19.

  • Page 44: Mounting The Position Sensor To Type 3510 Micro-Flow Valve

    Attachment to the control valve – Mounting parts and accessories 4.7.3 Mounting the position hole for pin position 17. Place the lever (1) and disk spring (1.2) on the sensor sensor to Type 3510 Mi- shaft. Place the lever in mid-position and cro-flow Valve hold it in place.

  • Page 45: Mounting On Rotary Actuators

    Attachment to the control valve – Mounting parts and accessories 4.7.4 Mounting on rotary ac- 4. Place the lever (1) and disk spring (1.2) on the sensor shaft. Place the lever in tuators mid-position and hold it in place. Screw −...

  • Page 46: Mounting The Leakage Sensor

    Attachment to the control valve – Mounting parts and accessories 4.8 Mounting the leakage The M8 threaded connection on the NAMUR rib should preferably be used to mount the sensor sensor (Fig. 19). Fig. 19 Tip: Normally, the control valve is delivered with If the positioner was mounted directly positioner and leakage sensor already onto the actuator (integral attach-...

  • Page 47: Attaching Positioners With Stainless Steel Housings

    Attachment to the control valve – Mounting parts and accessories 4.9 Attaching positioners with Attachment to rotary actuators stainless steel housings All mounting kits from Table 5 can be used except for the heavy-duty version. Connect- Positioners with stainless steel housings re- ing plate in stainless steel.

  • Page 48: Required Mounting Parts And Accessories

    Attachment to the control valve – Mounting parts and accessories Attachment according to IEC 60534-6 Should other valve accessories be used (NAMUR rib or attachment to rod-type which vent the actuator (e.g. solenoid valve, yokes) and to rotary actuators volume booster, quick exhaust valve), this ex- haust air must also be included in the purg- The positioner requires an additional port for ing function.
  • Page 49 Attachment to the control valve – Mounting parts and accessories Table 2: Direct attachment to Type 3277 Actuator (Fig. 4) Order no. Standard version for actuators 175, 240, 350, 355, 700, 750 cm² 1400-7453 Mounting parts Version compatible with paint for actuators 175, 240, 350, 355, 700, 750 cm² 1402-0941 G ...
  • Page 50 Table 4: Attachment according to VDI/VDE 3847 (Fig. 6 and Fig. 8) Electropneumatic positioners with VDI/VDE 3847 interface (Type 3730-5xxx0xxxx0x0070xx) Order no. Interface adapter 1402-0257 Mounting kit for attachment to SAMSON Type 3277 Actuator with 175 to 750 cm² 1402-0868 Mounting Mounting kit for attachment to SAMSON Type 3271 Actuator or non-SAMSON actua- 1402-0869...
  • Page 51 1400-9837 Attachment to SAMSON Type 3278 with 160/320 cm², CrNiMo steel bracket 1400-7614 Attachment to SAMSON Type 3278 with 160 cm² and to VETEC Type S160, Type R and 1400-9245 Type M, heavy-duty version 1400-5891 Attachment to SAMSON Type 3278 with 320 cm² and to VETEC Type S320, heavy-duty...
  • Page 52 Table 6: General accessories Order no. Serial interface adapter (SAMSON SSP interface to RS-232 port on a PC) 1400-7700 Isolated USB interface adapter (SAMSON SSP interface to USB port on a PC) including 1400-9740 TROVIS-VIEW CD-ROM Table 7: Attachment of external position sensor Order no.

  • Page 53: Connections

    Connections 5 Connections a bore with ¼ NPT or G ¼ thread. Custom- ary fittings for metal or copper tubing or WARNING! plastic hoses can be used. Risk of injury due to the actuator stem extending or retracting. NOTICE Do not touch or block the actuator Risk of malfunction due to failure to stem.

  • Page 54: Signal Pressure (Output)

    Connections 5.2 Electrical connections The bench range is written on the nameplate ei- ther as the spring range or signal pressure range depending on the actuator. The direction DANGER! of action is marked FA or FE, or by a symbol. Risk of electric shock and/or the for- Actuator stem extends FA (AIR TO OPEN) mation of an explosive atmosphere.
  • Page 55 Connections Selecting cables and wires Equipment for use in zone 2/zone 22 Observe clause 12 of EN 60079-14: 2008 In equipment operated according to type of (VDE 0165, Part 1) for installation of the protection Ex nA II (non-sparking equipment) intrinsically safe circuits. according to EN 60079-15: 2003, circuits may be connected, interrupted or switched Clause 12.2.2.7 applies when running multi- while energized only during installation,...
  • Page 56 Connections There is a second M20 x 1.5 threaded hole Bus line in the housing that can be used for addition- Route the two-wire bus line to the screw ter- al connection, when required. minals marked "IEC 1158-2", whereby no The screw terminals are designed for wire polarity needs to be observed.
  • Page 57 Connections Power Conditioner Supply unit Process control system ™ fieldbus IEC 61158-2 OUNDATION Bus termination ™ fieldbus IEC 61158-2 OUNDATION 3730-50 3730-50 3730-50 3730-50 Power Conditioner Supply unit Process control system ™ fieldbus OUNDATION Ex fieldbus barrier/isolator IEC 61158-2 ™ fieldbus IEC 61158-2 OUNDATION Hazardous area Bus termination...

  • Page 58: Establishing Communication

    F ™ fieldbus OUNDATION communication can be determined over the bus parameters or over the SAMSON TROVIS-VIEW software: − The valve remains in its last posi- tion. − The valve moves to the fail-safe po- sition. − The valve moves to a defined fault state value.

  • Page 59: Operating Controls And Readings

    Operating controls and readings 6 Operating controls and AIR TO OPEN always applies to positioners with a mounted reversing amplifier for dou- readings ble-acting rotary actuators (connections ac- Rotary pushbutton cording to section 4.6). The rotary pushbutton is located underneath Volume restriction Q the front protective cover.
  • Page 60 Operating controls and readings Readings Status messages Icons assigned to certain codes, parameters Maintenance alarm − and functions are indicated on the display. Maintenance demanded/ − Maintenance required Operating modes: blinks: Out of specification − Manual mode (see section 8.2.1) − These icons indicate that an error has oc- The positioner follows the manual set curred.
  • Page 61 Operating controls and readings Manual mode Closed-loop operation Malfunction/fault Code Bar graph for set point deviation or lever posi- Designation tion Position Parameters Units Binary contact 1 Binary contact 2 Enable Fail-safe position active Maintenance demanded Configuration Maintenance required Blinking icon: out of specification AUtO Automatic Clockwise...

  • Page 62: Start-Up And Settings

    Start-up and settings 7 Start-up and settings Do not touch or block the actuator stem. NOTICE Risk of malfunction due to incorrect Note:  sequence of mounting, installation The positioner performs a test in the and start-up. start-up phase while following its au- Keep the following sequence.

  • Page 63: Adjusting The Volume Restriction Q

    (MAX). play contents can be turned by 180°. The position of volume restriction Q also de- pends on how the signal pressure is routed at the actuator in SAMSON actuators: EB 8384-5 EN...

  • Page 64: Limiting The Signal Pressure

    Start-up and settings g Code 3, display: No Turn Press , Code 3 blinks. Reading direction for right attachment of pneumatic Turn  YES connections Press , display: Limit the signal pressure: Reading direction for left attachment of pneumatic connections Pressure limit Default: No If the displayed data appear upside down,...

  • Page 65: Initialization

    Start-up and settings Press . The positioner changes to the man- WARNING! ual mode ( ). Risk of injury due to the actuator stem extending or retracting. Check the operating range: Before exchanging the lever or changing the pin position, disconnect Manual set point w the supply air and electrical auxiliary (current angle of rotation is...
  • Page 66 Start-up and settings the signal pressure required by the control valve. The type and extent of auto tuning de- Bar graph display indicating pends on the initialization mode selected: the progress of the initializa- tion − Maximum range (MAX) (standard range) Initialization mode for simple start-up of valves with two clearly defined mechani- cal end positions, e.g.

  • Page 67: Max - Initialization Based On Maximum Range

    Start-up and settings 7.6.1 MAX – Initialization Closed position AIR TO CLOSE based on maximum If the slide switch is set to AIR TO CLOSE, the positioner automatically switches to the di- range rection of action increasing/decreasing (äæ) after initialization has been completed. This The positioner determines travel/angle of ro- results in the following assignment between tation of the closing member from the...

  • Page 68: Nom - Initialization Based On Nominal Range

    Start-up and settings out collision. If this is the case, the indicated Press to confirm the MAX as the initial- nominal range is adopted with the limits of ization mode. travel/angle range start (Code 8) and trav- Start initialization: el/angle range end (Code 9) as the operat- Î...

  • Page 69: Man - Initialization Based On A Manually Selected Range

    Start-up and settings Enter the pin position and nominal range: Î After initialization, check the direction of action (Code 7) and, if necessary, change it. Pin position Default: No 7.6.3 MAN – Initialization based on a manually selected range Nominal range Before starting initialization, move the con- (locked when Code 4 = No) trol valve manually to the OPEN position.

  • Page 70: Sub - Substitute Calibration

    Start-up and settings Enter the pin position: , Code 1 blinks. Press Turn until the valve reaches its OPEN po- sition. Pin position Default: No Press to confirm the OPEN position. Start initialization: Turn  Code 4 Î Press INIT key. , Code 4 blinks.
  • Page 71 Start-up and settings Turn  Pin position on lever (see relevant NOTICE section on attachment) Perform a reset before re-initializing the positioner if the substitute posi- Press tioner has already been initialized. Turn  Code 5 Refer to section 7.8. Press , Code 5 blinks.
  • Page 72 Start-up and settings Deactivate travel limit: , Code 16/17/18 blinks. Press Turn to set the control parameter select- Travel limit Default: No Press to confirm the setting. Enter closing direction and blocking position: Turn  Code 11 Closing direction (direction of ro- Press , Code 11 blinks.

  • Page 73: Zero Calibration

    Start-up and settings The positioner switches to MAN mode. If the positioner still oscillates, the The blocking position is indicated. gain K (Code 17) must be decreased until the positioner shows a stable Note:  behavior. Since initialization has not been com- pleted, the error code 76 (no emer- Zero point calibration gency mode) and possibly also error...

  • Page 74: Reset To Default Settings

    Start-up and settings Perform zero calibration: Press All start-up parameters as well as the diag- nosis are reset to their default values. Init mode Default MAX Note:  Code 36 - diAG allows just the diag- nosis data (EXPERTplus) to be reset. Turn ...

  • Page 75: Operation

    Operation 8 Operation Turn to select the required code. Press to activate the selected code. The WARNING! code number starts to blink. Risk of injury due to the actuator Turn to select the setting. stem extending or retracting. Press to confirm the selected setting. Do not touch or block the actuator stem.

  • Page 76: Fail-Safe Position (Safe)

    Operation Note:  The positioner automatically returns Automatic mode to Code 0 if no settings are made within 120 seconds, but remains in the manual mode. Switching to manual mode (MAN) Switch to automatic mode Turn  Code 0 Press , Code 0 blinks. Turn ...

  • Page 77: Fault/Malfunction

    Operation Exit the fail-safe position an initialization has not yet been suc- cessfully completed. Turn  Code 0 − Maintenance required , Code 0 blinks. Press The positioner still performs its control Turn and select the required operating task (with restrictions). A maintenance mode (AUtO or MAN).

  • Page 78: Confirming Error Messages

    Operation Turn  YES Condensed state Positioner display Press , display: Maintenance alarm Confirming error message: Text e.g. tESting, TunE Function check or tESt Turn  Select the error code that you Maintenance required/ want to confirm. maintenance demand- Press The error message is confirmed.

  • Page 79: Adjusting The Limit Switch

    Adjusting the limit switch 9 Adjusting the limit switch When the tag (1) is located in the inductive field of the switch, the switch assumes a high The positioner version with an inductive limit resistance. When it moves outside the field, switch has an adjustable tag (1) mounted on the switch assumes a low resistance.

  • Page 80: Retrofitting An Inductive Limit Switch

    Adjusting the limit switch The required switching function, i.e. whether Move the valve to 95 % in the MAN the output relay is to be picked up or re- mode (see display). leased when the tag enters the field, must be Adjust the tag (1) at the yellow adjust- selected at the switching amplifier, if re- ment screw (2) until the tag enters or...
  • Page 81 Adjusting the limit switch age the ribbon cable (between PCB and display). 2. Use a knife to cut an opening at the marked location (4). 3. Push the connector (11) with cable through the opening and secure the prox- imity switch (7) on the cover with a dot of glue.

  • Page 82: Maintenance

    If a part of the device on which the explosion When updates are performed by a service protection is based needs to be serviced, the employee appointed by SAMSON, the up- device must not be put back into operation date is confirmed on the device by the test until a qualified inspector has assessed it ac- mark assigned by SAMSON’s Quality Assur-...

  • Page 83: Maintenance, Calibration And Work On Equipment

    Maintenance, calibration and work on equipment Updates outside the hazardous area: Remove the positioners from the plant. Update them outside the haz- ardous area. Updates on site: Updates on site are only permitted after the plant operator presented a signed hot work permit. After updating has been completed, add the current firmware to the nameplate;...

  • Page 84: Code List

    Code list 14 Code list Code Parameter – Readings/ Description values [default setting] Note: Codes with marked with an asterisk (*) must be enabled with Code 3 prior to configuration. Operating mode Switchover from automatic to manual mode is bumpless. In fail-safe position, the S icon appears on the display. [MAN] Manual mode In MAN and AUtO mode, the system deviation is represented by the AUtO Automatic mode...
  • Page 85 Code list Code Parameter – Readings/ Description values [default setting] Nominal range Nominal valve travel or opening angle must be entered for nominal (NOM) or substitute (SUb) initialization. mm or angle °, ESC The possible adjustment range depends on the pin position from the table for Code 4.
  • Page 86 Code list Code Parameter – Readings/ Description values [default setting] Travel/angle range end Upper range value for travel/angle in nominal or operating range (upper x-range value) The value is displayed or must be entered. 20.0 to [100.0 %] of the The characteristic is adapted. nominal range, ESC Example: The operating range is modified, for example, to limit the Note: Specified in mm or...
  • Page 87 Code list Code Parameter – Readings/ Description values [default setting] 15* Reference variable range If the set point w reaches up to the entered percentage at the final end (w-end) value that causes the valve to open, the actuator is immediately filled with air (with AIR TO OPEN) or completely vented (with AIR TO 50.0 to 100.0 % of the CLOSE).
  • Page 88 Linear [0] to 9, ESC Equal percentage Reverse equal percentage SAMSON butterfly valve, linear SAMSON butterfly valve, equal percentage VETEC rotary plug valve, linear VETEC rotary plug valve, equal percentage Segmented ball valve, linear Segmented ball valve, equal percentage User-defined (defined over operator software) Note: The various characteristics are listed in the Appendix (sec- tion 16).
  • Page 89 Code list Code Parameter – Readings/ Description values [default setting] 24* LV total valve travel Limit value of total valve travel. If the limit is exceeded, the error mes- sage and the icon corresponding to the condensed state appear. 1000 to 99 · 10 [1.000000], ESC Exponential reading from 9999 travel cycles on-...
  • Page 90 Code list Code Parameter – Readings/ Description values [default setting] 43 Firmware info control Read only Indicates the positioner type and current firmware version in alter- nating sequence. 44 y info Read only [0] to 100 %, 0P, MAX, – – Indicates the control signal y in % in relation to the travel range de- –...
  • Page 91 Code list Note:  The error codes listed in following appear in the display corresponding to their status classification set over the condensed state (Maintenance required/Maintenance de- manded: , Out of specification: blinking, Maintenance alarm: ). If “No mes- sage” is assigned to the error code as the status classification, the error is not in- cluded in the condensed state.
  • Page 92 Code list Error codes – Condensed state message active. When prompted, Err appears. Recommended action When fault alarms exist, they are displayed here. 52 Attachment • Invalid positioner attachment. • Nominal travel/angle (Code 5) could not be achieved during NOM initial- ization (no tolerance downwards permissible).
  • Page 93 Code list Error codes – Condensed state message active. When prompted, Err appears. Recommended action When fault alarms exist, they are displayed here. 56 Pin position Initialization canceled because selected NOM and SUB initialization modes require the pin position to be entered. Status classification [Maintenance required] Recommended Enter pin position over Code 4 and nominal travel/angle over Code 5.
  • Page 94 Return positioner to SAMSON AG for repair. action 64 i/p converter (y) Current circuit of i/p converter interrupted. Status classification Maintenance alarm (cannot be classified) Recommended Cannot be remedied. Return positioner to SAMSON AG for repair. action EB 8384-5 EN...
  • Page 95 Check calculation Hardware controller monitored by test calculation. Status classification Maintenance alarm (cannot be classified) Recommended action Confirm error. If this is not possible, return positioner to SAMSON AG for repair. Data error Error codes – Recommended Condensed state message active. When prompted, Err appears.
  • Page 96 Error in data from production calibration. The positioner continues oper- ation with cold start values. Status classification [Maintenance required] Recommended action Return positioner to SAMSON AG for repair. General parameters Error in parameters not critical to control operation. Status classification [Maintenance required] Recommended action Confirm error.
  • Page 97 Status classification Maintenance alarm (cannot be classified) Interrupt fieldbus signal and restart the positioner. Recommended action If not successful, return positioner to SAMSON AG for repair. Error in option parameters. Option parameters Status classification [Maintenance required] Recommended action Return positioner to SAMSON AG for repair.

  • Page 98: Decimal Values Of The Modes In The Foundation™ Fieldbus Blocks (Code 48)

    Code list 14.1 Decimal values of the modes in the FOUNDATION™ fieldbus blocks (Code 48) Decimal val- Mode AUTO AUTO/CAS AUTO/RCAS 14.2 Decimal values of the states in the FOUNDATION™ fieldbus blocks (Code 48) Status Decimal value Good (NC) – Non-specific Good (NC) –...
  • Page 99 Code list Status Decimal value Good (C) – Not invited Good (C) – Not selected Good (C) – Local override Good (C) – Fault state active Bad – Non-specific Bad – Configuration error Bad – Not connected Bad – Device failure Bad –...

  • Page 100: Dimensions In Mm

    Dimensions in mm 15 Dimensions in mm Attachment according to IEC 60534-6 Pressure gauge or connecting plate External Lever mm bracket position sensor S = 17 M = 50 = 100 XL = 200 Direct attachment M20 x 1.5 Output (38) Supply (9) Fig. 27: NAMUR and direct attachment EB 8384-5 EN...
  • Page 101 Dimensions in mm Attachment according to VDI/VDE 3847 to Type 3277 Lever mm M = 50 = 100 XL = 200 Attachment according to VDI/VDE 3847 to a NAMUR Fig. 28: Attachment according to VDI/VDE 3847 EB 8384-5 EN...
  • Page 102 Dimensions in mm Heavy-duty version Output Y Output Y Supply (9) Reversing Output Y Output Y amplifier (optional)* Ø 101 Light version Output A1 Supply (9) Reversing Output A2 amplifier (optional)* Connecting plate G ¼ or ¼ NPT * Reversing amplifier Type 3710 (see drawing of heavy-duty version for −...

  • Page 103: Fixing Levels According To Vdi/Vde 3845 (September 2010)

    Dimensions in mm Lever 10...17 17 mm 25 mm 33 mm 25 mm 50 mm 66 mm 70 mm 100 mm 116 mm 100 mm 200 mm 216 mm Fig. 30: Lever 15.1 Fixing levels according to VDI/VDE 3845 (September 2010) Fixing level 2 (bracket surface) Fixing level 1 (actuator surface) Actuator Dimensions in mm Size Ød 5.5 for M5...

  • Page 104: Valve Characteristic Selection

    Valve characteristic selection 16 Valve characteristic selection The characteristics that can be selected in Code 20 are shown in following in graph form. Note:  A characteristic can only be defined (user-defined characteristic) using a worksta- tion/operating software (e.g. TROVIS-VIEW). Linear (select characteristic: 0) Travel/ angle of rotation [%] Reference variable [%]...
  • Page 105 SAMSON butterfly valve linear (select SAMSON butterfly valve equal percentage characteristic: 3) (select characteristic: 4) Travel/ angle of rotation [%] Travel/ angle of rotation [%] Reference variable [%] Reference variable [%] VETEC rotary plug valve linear (select VETEC rotary plug valve equal percentage...

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