Samson FOUNDATION 3730-5 Mounting And Operating Instructions
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Samson Manuals
  4. Valve Positioners
  5. FOUNDATION 3730-5
  6. Mounting and operating instructions
Samson FOUNDATION 3730-5 Mounting And Operating Instructions

Samson FOUNDATION 3730-5 Mounting And Operating Instructions

Fieldbus
Hide thumbs Also See for FOUNDATION 3730-5:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual See also: Configuration Manual, Mounting and Operating Instructions
FOUNDATION
Type 3730-5
Fig. 1 · Type 3730-5
TM
FIELDBUS Positioner
Mounting and
Operating Instructions
EB 8384-5 EN
Firmware version K 1.1x/ R 1.4x
Edition August 2005

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the FOUNDATION 3730-5 and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Related Manuals for Samson FOUNDATION 3730-5

Summary of Contents for Samson FOUNDATION 3730-5

  • Page 1 FOUNDATION FIELDBUS Positioner Type 3730-5 Fig. 1 · Type 3730-5 Mounting and Operating Instructions EB 8384-5 EN Firmware version K 1.1x/ R 1.4x Edition August 2005...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Page Design and principle of operation ....6 Additional equipment ......6 Communication .
  • Page 3 Contents Status and diagnostic alarms ..... 49 Standard EXPERT diagnostics ..... 49 Extended EXPERT diagnostics .
  • Page 4 Safety instructions General safety instructions The positioner may only be assembled, started up or operated by trained and experienced personnel familiar with the product. According to these mounting and operating instructions, trained personnel is referred to as individuals who are able to judge the work they are assigned to and recognize possible dangers due to their specialized training, their knowledge and experience as well as their knowledge of the relevant standards.
  • Page 5 Article code Type 3730-5 X X X 0 0 0 X X 0 X 0 0 X 0 X X Article code Explosion protection Without II 2 G EEx ia IIC T6/II 2 D IP 65 T 80 °C acc. to ATEX CSA/FM applied for II 3 G EEx nA/nL II T6/II 3 D IP 65 T 80°C acc.

  • Page 6: Design And Principle Of Operation

    SAMSON Type 3277 Actuators or The volume restriction Q (10) is used to opti- for attachment to actuators according to mize the positioner.

  • Page 7: Communication

    Design and principle of operation Version with inductive limit switch Communication The rotary shaft of the positioner carries an The positioner is completely controlled over adjustable tag which actuates the installed the digital signal transmission implemented proximity switch. by FOUNDATION Fieldbus specification as per the draft E EN 50170/A1.
  • Page 8 Design and principle of operation computer to be connected over an adapter cable from the RS-232 interface of the com- puter to the positioner. The TROVIS-VIEW software enables the user to easily set parameters in the positioner and view process parameters online. Configuration using the NI-FBUS Configurator The NI-FBUS...

  • Page 9: Technical Data

    Design and principle of operation Technical data Positioner Nominal travel, Direct attachment to Type 3277: 3.6 to 30 mm, attachment acc. to IEC 60534-6: adjustable 3.6 to 200 mm or 24° to 100° opening angle for rotary actuators Travel range Adjustable within the nominal travel, max.
  • Page 10 Type SJ 2SN Proximity For connection to switching amplifier acc. to EN 60947-5-6 Switch Communication (Local) Over SAMSON SSP interface and serial interface adapter Software requirements SAMSON TROVIS-VIEW with database module 3730-5 (SSP) Data transmission as per FOUNDATION Fieldbus specification Communication (Bus communication) Profile Class: 31 PS, 32;...

  • Page 11: Attachment To The Control Valve - Mounting Parts And Accessories

    The positioner can be attached either di- The positioner is standard equipped with the rectly to a SAMSON Type 3277 Actuator or lever M (pin position 35). according to IEC 60534-6 (NAMUR) to con- trol valves with cast yokes or rod-type yokes as well as to rotary actuators according to VDI/VDE 3845.
  • Page 12 Attachment to the control valve – Mounting parts and accessories Direct attachment to Type 3277-5 Actuator, see Fig. 3 Order no. Table 1 Mounting parts For actuators with 120 cm effective diaphragm area 1400-7452 Switchover plate (old) for Actuator Type 3277-5xxxxxx.00 (old) 1400-6819 Switchover plate new for Actuator Type 3277-5xxxxxx.01 (new) 1400-6822...
  • Page 13 Attachment to the control valve – Mounting parts and accessories Attachment to rotary actuators (VDI/VDE 3845 for all sizes of fixing level 2) see Figs. 7 and 8 Table 4 VDI/VDE 3845 for all sizes of fixing level 2 1400-7448 Mounting With follower clamp for Type 3278 Actuator with 160/320 cm...

  • Page 14: Direct Attachment

    Attachment to the control valve – Mounting parts and accessories ing towards the signal pressure connec- Direct attachment tion. Make sure that the bonded gasket (14) points towards the actuator yoke. 2.1.1 Type 3277-5 Actuator 5. 15 mm travel: Keep the follower pin (2) Refer to Table 1 on page 12 for the required at lever M (1) on the back of the mounting parts as well as the accessories...
  • Page 15 Attachment to the control valve – Mounting parts and accessories Lever Symbols 1.1 Nut Switchover plate (9) 1.2 Disk spring Actuator stem Follower pin extends Follower clamp Vent plug Attachment left Attachment right Stopper Connecting plate Actuator stem 6.1 Seal rings retracts Pressure gauge bracket Press.

  • Page 16: Type 3277 Actuator

    Attachment to the control valve – Mounting parts and accessories rests on the top of the follower clamp 2.1.2 Type 3277 Actuator (3). Adjust the lever (1) correspondingly Refer to Table 2 on page 12 or the required and open the positioner cover to hold mounting parts as well as the accessories the positioner shaft in position at the cap with their order numbers.
  • Page 17 Attachment to the control valve – Mounting parts and accessories Lever 12.1 Screw 1.1 Nut 12.2 Stopper or connection for external piping 1.2 Disk spring Switch plate Follower pin Gasket Follower clamp Formed seal 10 Cover plate Gasket 11 Cover 12 Connection block Lever M Cut-out of...

  • Page 18: Attachment According To Iec 60534-6

    Attachment to the control valve – Mounting parts and accessories 4. Select required lever size (1) M, L or XL Attachment according to and pin position according to the actua- IEC 60534-6 tor size and valve travels listed in the ta- The positioner is attached to the control ble on page 11.
  • Page 19 Attachment to the control valve – Mounting parts and accessories Attachment to rod-type yoke Rods with Ø max. 35 mm Attachment to NAMUR rib Additional bracket for actuators with 2800 cm and travel ≥ 60 mm Lever XL and L Lever 14.1 Disk spring...

  • Page 20: Attachment To Type 3510 Micro-Flow Valve

    Attachment to the control valve – Mounting parts and accessories Attachment to Type 3510 Micro-flow Valve The positioner is attached to the valve yoke using a bracket. Refer to Table 3 on page 12 for the required mounting parts as well as the accessories with their order numbers.
  • Page 21 Attachment to the control valve – Mounting parts and accessories Lever Disk spring Follower pin Clamp Connecting clamp Seal rings Pressure gauge bracket Pressure gauge mounting kit Bracket Screw Important! Always use the connecting plate (6) included in the accessories to connect supply and output.

  • Page 22: Attachment To Rotary Actuators

    (Ø5) included in the Prior to the attachment of the positioner to mounting kit and screw tight into the the SAMSON Type 3278 Rotary Actuator, bore for pin position 90°. you have to mount the associated adapter (5) to the free end of the rotary actuator 7.
  • Page 23 Attachment to the control valve – Mounting parts and accessories Important! Always use the connecting plate (6) included in the accessories to connect supply and output. Never screw threaded Control valve opens counterclockwise parts directly into the housing. Slot Legends Figs. 7 and 8 Lever Disk spring Follower pin...

  • Page 24: Reversing Amplifier For Double-Acting Actuators

    Attachment to the control valve – Mounting parts and accessories Reversing amplifier for Note! double-acting actuators The sealing plug (1.5) in the Type 3730 Positioner should not be unscrewed out of For the use with double-acting actuators, the the reversing amplifier. positioner must be fitted with a reversing The rubber seal (1.4) is not required and amplifier.
  • Page 25 Attachment to the control valve – Mounting parts and accessories From the positioner Control signals to the actuator Reversing amplifer Connecting plate 6.1 O-rings 1.1 Special screws 1.2 Gasket 6.2 Screws 1.3 Special nuts 1.4 Rubber seal 1.5 Sealing plug 1.6 Filter Fig.

  • Page 26: Connections

    Connections Connections 3.1.1 Signal pressure gauges To monitor the supply air (Supply) and sig- Pneumatic connections nal pressure (Output), we recommend that pressure gauges be attached (see accesso- Caution! ries in Tables 1 to 5). The threads in the positioner housing are not designed for direct air connection! 3.1.2 Supply pressure The required supply air pressure depends...
  • Page 27 Connections d = Seat diameter [cm] ∆p = Differential pressure across the valve [bar] A = Actuator diaphragm area [cm = Upper bench range of the actuator [bar] If there are no specifications, calculate as follows: Required supply pressure = Upper bench range value + 1 bar Note! The signal pressure at the output (Out-...

  • Page 28: Electrical Connections

    Connections Electrical connections For the interconnection of equipment to en- ergy-limited circuits with type of protection For electrical installation, you are re- EEx nL IIC, the permissible maximum values quired to observe the relevant specified in the statement of conformity or electrotechnical regulations and the the addenda to the statement of conformity apply.
  • Page 29 Connections of approx. 13 mm. If necessary, cut off Bus line any cable core filling as well. The shielded fieldbus connecting cable is to 4. Disentangle the braided shield and pull be routed over the electromagnetic-compati- it over the clamping insert. ble brass cable gland (standard) in the 5.

  • Page 30: Establishing Communication

    Connections Note! Note! To connect the limit switch, binary inputs, If there is no voltage connected for the sole- and forced venting, an additional cable noid valve at terminals +81 and –82 or gland that needs to be fitted in place of the when the voltage signal is interrupted, the existing blanking plug is necessary.
  • Page 31 Connections Power supply unit Control system Bus termination Power supply unit Control system Ex fieldbus barrier/isolator Safe area Hazardous area Bus termination Fig. 11 · Connection according to FOUNDATION Fieldbus, for safe areas (top) and hazardous areas (bottom) EB 8384-5 EN...

  • Page 32: Operation

    Operation Volume restriction Q Operation The volume restriction is used to adapt the air delivery to the actuator size. Two fixed Note! settings are possible depending on how the A summary about operating and start up air is routed at the actuator: can be found in section 8 on page 54.
  • Page 33 Operation Displays and their meaning Initialization in progress Automatic mode Not available AUtO TunE Clockwise Available Nominal travel Counterclockwise Zero calibration tEStinG T est function active Error Escape Increasing/increasing Reset ää w too small Increasing/decreasing Start äæ Manual mode Fail-safe position SAFE Maximum range Blinking Controlled operation...

  • Page 34: Enabling And Selecting Parameters

    Operation Enabling and selecting appears on the display and press to con- parameters firm. The codes which are marked with an aster- isk (*) in section 12 on page 59 onwards must be enabled with Code 3 before the as- sociated parameters can be configured as Canceling the setting described below.

  • Page 35: Operating Modes

    Operation Switching to manual operating mode Operating modes Over Code 0 , press the button, AUtO 4.3.1 Automatic and manual ope- appears in the display, Code 0 blinks. rating modes Turn button until MAN appears. Prior to initialization: If the positioner has not been initialized yet, the automatic operating AUtO cannot be se- lected.

  • Page 36: Safe - Fail-Safe Position

    Start-up and settings 4.3.2 SAFE – Fail-safe position Start-up and settings If you want to move the valve to fail-safe po- Note! sition, proceed as follows: A summary about start-up and operation can be found in section 8 on page 54. A leaflet including the same summary is also Select Code 0 , press the button, AUtO or...

  • Page 37: Setting The Volume Restriction Q

    Start-up and settings Turn button until the display is adjusted Setting the volume restriction Q to the desired direction, then confirm read- For actuators smaller than 240 cm with ing direction by pressing the button. a loading pressure connection at the side (Type 3271-5), set restriction to MIN Limiting the signal pressure SIDE.
  • Page 38 Start-up and settings 2. Turn the button until MAN appears in the display, i.e. manual operating mode, confirm selected operating mode by pressing the button. 3. Turn the button until Code 1 appears, confirm Code 1 by pressing button. The hand symbol and Code 1 blink. 4.

  • Page 39: Initialization

    Start-up and settings the initialization process has been com- Initialization pleted. See note at the end of this section. During initialization the positioner adapts it- self optimally to the friction conditions and Warning! the signal pressure demand of the control During the initialization, the control valve.

  • Page 40: Initialization Modes

    Start-up and settings The control position in % predetermined by After the initialization has been successfully completed, the positioner still works prop- the reference variable appears on the dis- play. erly, even though the reference graph plot- ting has not been completed successfully. A malfunctioning leads to the process being The plotting of the reference graphs can be interrupted.
  • Page 41 Start-up and settings After enabling: If you now switch to Code 5 , the nominal range appears in mm/°. The lower and upper x-range values for Code 8 and 9 are displayed in mm/° and Default MAX can be adapted accordingly. NOM –...
  • Page 42 Start-up and settings Enable configuration: Press INIT key to start initialization! The initialization procedure may Default OFF take several minutes, depending on the actuator size, as the valve moves through its entire travel/angle of ro- Turn → Code 3 , press tation range.
  • Page 43 Start-up and settings Enable configuration: Turn until the valve reaches its OPEN po- sition, press Default OFF Press INIT key to start initialization! Turn → Code 3 , press The initialization procedure may take several minutes, depending on turn → ON , press the actuator size, as the valve moves After enabling: through its entire travel/angle of ro-...
  • Page 44 Start-up and settings usually fixed mechanically in a certain posi- Enable configuration: tion, or pneumatically by means of a pres- sure signal which is routed to the actuator externally. The blocking position ensures Default OFF that the plant continues to operate with this valve position.
  • Page 45 Start-up and settings turn → Select K press Default ää Default 2 Turn → Code 7 , press turn → Retain direction of action ää or select äæ. Press Turn → Code 18 , Retain default T , change only if known. Default 100.0 Default CCL Turn...
  • Page 46 Start-up and settings Set switch for fail-safe position AIR TO The positioner switches to automatic oper- OPEN or AIR TO CLOSE as described in ating mode! section 5.1 on page 36. The current valve position is indicated in %. Set volume restriction as described in section 5.2 on page 37.

  • Page 47: Fault/Failure

    Start-up and settings Fault/failure Display indicating an All status and fault alarms are assigned a error code classified status in the positioner. To provide a better overview, the classified alarms are summarized in a condensed sta- After an error code has occurred, you tus for the positioner (see section 6).

  • Page 48: Zero Calibration

    Start-up and settings Zero calibration Reset to default values In case of discrepancies with the closing po- This function resets all parameters to the fac- sition of the valve, e.g. with soft-sealed tory default values (see code list in sec- plugs, it may become necessary to tion 12).

  • Page 49: Start-Up Via Local Interface (Ssp)

    Status and diagnostic alarms 5.10 Start-up via local interface Status and diagnostic alarms (SSP) The Type 3730-5 Positioner contains inte- grated diagnostics to generate classified sta- The positioner can either be commissioned, tus and diagnostic alarms. configured, and operated on site, using the Fieldbus configuration or operating system, There are two different types of on-board di- or TROVIS-VIEW operator interface con-...

  • Page 50: Extended Expert + Diagnostics

    Status and diagnostic alarms tic tests of EXPERT which provide the user Data memory with information covering the whole control Temperature valve. The required reference curves are automati- Extended EXPERT cally plotted after initialization and saved in the positioner if EXPERT is activated.
  • Page 51 Status and diagnostic alarms The table below containing the Maintenance alarm The positioner cannot perform its control CONDENSED_STATE is reached from the task due to a functional fault in the devi- summary of active alarms. ce or in one of its peripherals or an in- In addition to the condensed status, the itialization has not yet been successfully block error alarms from the...

  • Page 52: Adjusting The Limit Switch

    Adjusting the limit switch Logging and displaying diagnostic func- Adjusting the limit switch tions/alarms The positioner version with an inductive limit The last 30 alarms are logged in the switch has one adjustable tag (1) mounted positioner. An alarm that is repeated is only on the shaft which operates the proximity logged when it first occurs.
  • Page 53 Adjusting the limit switch For CLOSED position: For OPEN position: 1. Initialize positioner. 1. Initialize positioner. 2. Use the MAN function to move the 2. Use the MAN function to move the positioner to 5 % (see LC display). positioner to 95 % (see LC display). 3.

  • Page 54: Quick Start-Up Guide

    Mounting Make sure the lever can still move. Direct attachment Attachment to rotary actuators to SAMSON Type 3277 Actuator Lever M pin position 90° Travel mm Actuator cm Pin position Put the valve into the closed position, de- termine the opening direction.

  • Page 55: Start-Up

    Quick start-up guide Operation Start-up Selecting the parameters or values Connect pneumatic supply air (1.4 to Each parameter has a code number which 6 bar). is shown in the display. Use the button to Route the two-wire bus line to the screw select.

  • Page 56: Initialization

    Quick start-up guide turn → Code 4 , ↵ Initialization Select pin position, ↵ turn → Code 5 , ↵ Important! Perform a reset (Code 36) prior to each ini- Enter nominal travel/range, ↵ tialization turn → Code 6 , ↵ select NOM , ↵...

  • Page 57: Retrofitting An Inductive Limit Switch

    Retrofitting an inductive limit switch Retrofitting an inductive limit switch Required retrofit kit: Limit switch Order no. 1400-7460 1. Take off the rotary pushbutton (3) and cap (1), unthread the five fixing screws (2) and lift off the plastic cover (9). 2.

  • Page 58: Maintenance

    Maintenance Maintenance Servicing explosion-protected devices The positioner does not require any mainte- nance. If a part of the positioner on which the ex- plosion protection is based needs to be ser- There are filters with a 100 µm mesh size in viced, the positioner must not be put back the pneumatic connections for supply and into operation until an expert has inspected...

  • Page 59: Code List

    Code list Code list Parameter – Display, values Code Description [default setting] Important! Codes with marked with an asterisk (*) must be enabled with Code 3 prior to configuration. AUtO = Automatic mode MAN = Manual mode Operating mode SAFE = Fail-safe position ESC = Escape [MAN]...
  • Page 60 Code list For initialization using NOM or SUb, the follower pin must be in- Pin position serted into the correct pin position according to the valve [OFF] travel/angle of rotation. 17, 25, 35, 50 mm 70, 100, 200 mm, Pin position Standard Adjustment range 90°...
  • Page 61 Code list Lower range value for the travel/angle of rotation in the nominal Lower x-range value or operating range. 0.0 to 80.0 [0.0] % of the The operating range is the actual travel/angle of the control nominal range, valve and is limited by the lower x-range value (Code 8) and the Specified in mm or angle °...
  • Page 62 Code list If w approaches the percentage adjusted at the final value that Final position w < causes the valve to close, the actuator is immediately completely 0.0 to [1.0] % vented (with AIR TO OPEN) or filled with air (with AIR TO of the span adjusted via CLOSE).
  • Page 63 3: Butterfly valve linear 8: Segmented ball valve eq. p. 4: Butterfly valve eq. percentage 9: User-defined * * Definition over SAMSON TROVIS-VIEW software or FF communication The time required to pass through the operating range when the w-ramp Open valve opens.
  • Page 64 Code list Limit value of total valve travel. If the limit value is exceeded, the LV total valve travel fault symbol and the wrench symbol appear. 1000 to 9999 [100 000] Exponential display for 10 000 travel cycles onwards. subsequently 10E3-99E7 CL: Clockwise, CCL: Counterclockwise Closing direction Turning direction in which the valve is moved to the CLOSED po-...
  • Page 65 Code list Display only, disabled prior to initialization. y info After initialization: indicates the actuator pressure in %. [0] OP 0 to 100 % corresponds to the pressure range which adjusts the 0 to 100 % travel/angle range from 0 to 100 %. If the actuator pressure is 0 bar, e.g.
  • Page 66 Code list Diagnostics Diagnostic parameters d0 Current temperature Operating temperature [°C] inside the positioner –55 to 125 d1 Minimum temperature The lowest temperature below 20 °C that has ever occurred. [20] The highest temperature above 20 °C that has ever occurred. d2 Maximum temperature [20] d3 Number of zero...
  • Page 67 Code list FF parameters FF-P F0 Firmware Rev. Communication F1 Binary input1 Active Inactive F2 Binary input2 Active Inactive F3 Simulate Activation of simulation mode AO Function Block A Required operating mode A0 Target Mode A1 Actual Mode Actual operating mode A2 CAS_IN Value Display of the analog reference variable adopted from an up- stream function block...
  • Page 68 Code list PID Function Block P P0 Target Mode Required operating mode P1 Actual Mode Actual operating mode P2 CAS_IN Value Display of the analog reference variable adopted from an up- stream function block P3 CAS_IN Status and its status P4 SP Value Displays the set point (reference variable) P5 SP Status...
  • Page 69 Code list DI1Function Block I I0 Target Mode DI1 Required operating mode I1 Actual Mode DI1 Actual operating mode I2 Field_Val_D.Value Displays the discrete input variable I3 Field_Val_D.Status and its status I4 OUT_D.Value Displays the discrete output variable I5 OUT_D.Status and its status I6 Block Error Displays the current block error...
  • Page 70 Code list Condensed status alarm active, when prompted, Err appears. Error codes – Remedy Initialization error (indicated on the display by the condensed status with the corresponding classification) The value supplied by the measuring signal is either too high or x <...
  • Page 71 Code list Remedy Check attachment and supply pressure. Re-initialize the positioner. 1) A solenoid valve is installed (Code 45 = YES) and was Init – Solenoid valve not or not properly connected so that an actuator pressure could not be built up. The message appears when you attempt to initialize the positioner.
  • Page 72 However, the positioner continues operation according to its reference variable signal so that the process remains in a safe state. Remedy Return the positioner to SAMSON AG for repair. i/p converter (y) The circuit of the i/p converter has been interrupted.
  • Page 73 Additional alarm at the Valve moves to the fail-safe position. fault alarm contact! Remedy Return the positioner to SAMSON AG for repair. The hardware positioner is monitored by means of a test calcula- Test calculation tion.
  • Page 74 Remedy Confirm error, perform reset and re-initialize the positioner. Internal device error Internal device error 1 Remedy Return the positioner to SAMSON AG for repair. Parameter errors that are not critical for the control. FF parameters Remedy Confirm error and perform reset.
  • Page 75 Code list Errors in options parameters, e.g. due to EMC disturbances. Options parameter Alarms are generated in the EXPERT extended diagnostics if Diagnostic alarms EXPERT has been successfully activated in Code 48. Errors that are not critical for control. Diagnostic parameters Remedy Confirm error.

  • Page 76: Parameter Description

    Device Description: < 0101.ffo >, < 0101.sym > Capabilities File: < 010101.cff > These device description files can be downloaded from the Internet, for example, at www.fieldbus.org or www.samson.de. 13.3 Notes concerning the parameters All time specifications in the Resource Block are specified in the unit of 1/32 ms according to the Fieldbus Specification Version 1.5.

  • Page 77: Legend For The Parameters

    FOUNDATION Fieldbus assigns all the functions and data of a device to three different types of blocks. Each type of block has a different range of tasks to fulfill in the block model. The following types of blocks are implemented in the SAMSON Type 3730-5 Positioner: One Resource Block The Resource Block contains all the specific characteristics associated with a device on the Fieldbus, for example, device name, manufacturer number and serial number.

  • Page 78: Resource Block

    Parameter description Two Discrete Input Function Blocks The DI Function Blocks are used as inputs to control binary signals. They support the se- lection of binary switching conditions of various functions. One PID Function Block The PID controller has a flexible proportional-integral-differential control algorithm which can be configured as required to match the application.
  • Page 79 Parameter description Used to specify the identification number of the plant section. This infor- ALERT_KEY mation can be used by the Fieldbus host system to group alert and Index no.: 4 events. Read/write capability: r; w 1...255 Range: Initial value: Note! “0”...
  • Page 80 Parameter description Indicates the condensed state of the device. CONDENSED_STATE Each possible event or error is classified according to NA 64. This as- Index no.: 59 signment can be modified in the Transducer Block. The condensed state Read/write capability: r provides a summary of all classified status alarms.
  • Page 81 Parameter description Specifies the revision number of the device description file. DD_REV Index no.: 13 Read/write capability: r Any desired text to describe the application; the text is saved in the field DESCRIPTOR device. Index no.: 46 Read/write capability: r, w Indicates the manufacturer’s revision number associated with the device.
  • Page 82 Parameter description Enables selection of additionally supported Resource Block options. FEATURES_SEL Index no.: 18 Read/write capability: r, w REPORTS Fieldbus host system needs to acknowledge receipt of Range: an alert report. HARD W LOCK Hardware Evaluating write lock switch FAULTSTATE Fault State can be triggered (see SET_FSTATE /CLR_FSTATE) OUT READBACK...
  • Page 83 Indicates the manufacturer’s identification number. MANUFAC_ID Index no.: 10 Read/write capability: r Display: 0x 00E099 = SAMSON AG Specifies the maximum number of alert reports that the device can send MAX_NOTIFY without getting a confirmation. Index no.: 31 Read/write capability: r...
  • Page 84 Parameter description Rotates the display contents by 180°. READING_DIRECTION Index no.: 54 Read/write capability: r, w Enables the positioner to be reset in various ways. RESTART Index no.: 16 Read/write capability: r, w Range: Normal operating state. RESOURCE (not supported) DEFAULTS Device is reset to the default settings listed in the specification.
  • Page 85 Parameter description Used to select the data to be processed in Discrete Input Block 2. SELECT_BINARY_ INPUT2 The following options are supported: Index no.: 58 DI2 contact Switching state of binary input 1 Read/write capability: r, w DI2 internal solenoid valve Switching state of internal solenoid valve DI2 discrete final valve position Current valve position as discrete information.
  • Page 86 Parameter description Permits strategic grouping and thus faster processing of blocks. Blocks STRATEGY are grouped by entering the same number in the STRATEGY parameter Index no.: 3 of each block. Read/write capability: r, w Initial value: Note! These data are neither checked nor processed by the Resource Block.
  • Page 87 Parameter description Indicates the state of the write protection alarm. WRITE_ALM Index no.: 40 Note! The alarm is triggered when the WRITE_LOCK parameter is un- Read/write capability: r, w locked. Indicates the state of the write-lock alarm. WRITE_LOCK Index no.: 34 LOCKED Read/write capability: r, w NOT LOCKED...

  • Page 88: Analog Output Transducer Block

    Parameter description 13.5.2 Analog Output Transducer Block The Transducer Block allows the input and output variables of a function block to be influ- enced. In this way, process data can be used to calibrate measured and control data, linearize characteristics, or convert engineering units. Transducer Block parameters include information on the type of actuator, attachment, engineering units, commissioning, diagnostics as well as device-specific parameters.
  • Page 89 Parameter description Fig. 15 · Analog Output Transducer Block EB 8384-5 EN...
  • Page 90 Parameter description Analog Output Transducer Block parameters This Block contains parameters describing the actuator and valve on which the positioner is mounted. The parameters of this block are used to adapt the positioner to the valve and for commissioning and diagnostics of the entire control valve. Sets the fail-safe action to be performed by the actuator in case of a ACT_FAIL_ACTION supply air failure, determined automatically during initialization.
  • Page 91 Parameter description ADVANCED_PV_BASIC D Indicates block-specific and device-specific data. Index no.: 0 Read/write capability: r, w Display: BLOCK_TAG Block designation DD_MEMBER 0 (0x0) DD_ITEM Initial index of Analog Output Transducer Block DD_REVIS Revision index of DD PROFILE 33037 (0x810d) PROFILE_REVISION 1 (0x1) EXECUTION_TIME Execution time of the block...
  • Page 92 Parameter description Reflects the active errors associated with a block. BLOCK_ERR Index no.: 6 Read/write capability: r Display: OUT OF SERVICE Block mode is out of service. DEVICE NEEDS MAINTENANCE NOW Maintenance required immediately (error in the electronics). DEVICE NEEDS MAINTENANCE SOON Maintenance required soon (zero error, positioner fault, or total valve travel exceeded).
  • Page 93 Parameter description Sets the logic state of DI2. The parameter is processed by the CONFIG_BINARY_ BINARY_INPUT2 parameter. The parameter settings do not depend on INPUT2 Transducer Block DI2. Index no.: 56 Read/write capability: r, w NOT EVALUATED Initial value: ACTIVELY OPEN ACTIVELY CLOSED ACTIVELY OPEN –...
  • Page 94 Parameter description Specifies the time that has elapsed until a change in the valve position X DEAD_TIME_RISING occurs after a rising step change of the reference variable W (during di- Index no.: 114 agnostic test). Read/write capability: r Available in versions with EXPERT extended diagnostics and higher Specifies the delay time.
  • Page 95 Parameter description NOM_DIAMETER Standard nominal sizes NOM_DIAMETER_DN Nominal size DN KVS_UNIT unit KVS_VALUE coefficient SEAT_DIAM_VALVE Valve seat diameter Indicates whether the device was initialized. DEVICE_INIT_STATE Index no.: 64 Read/write capability: r Indicates the currently installed diagnostic version. DIAG_LEVEL Index no.: 101 Read/write capability: r Display: EXPERT...
  • Page 96 Parameter description ENHANCED_DIAG_CMD D Indicates an extended diagnostic test. Index no.: 81 Read/write capability: r, w Display: No function Start data logger Cancel data logger Online hysteresis test Cancel online hysteresis test Start step response Cancel step response Start tests in turn Indicates the masking of data errors.
  • Page 97 Parameter description Specifies the masking of diagnostic status or alarms. ERROR_OPTION_ ENH_DIAGNOSTIC_4 Index no.: 43 Read/write capability: r, w Specifies the masking of diagnostic status or alarms. ERROR_OPTION_ ENH_DIAGNOSTIC_5 Index no.: 44 Read/write capability: r, w Specifies the masking of hardware errors. ERROR_OPTION_ HW_FAILURE Index no.: 38...
  • Page 98 Parameter description Specifies the masking of operating errors. ERROR_OPTION_ OPERATION_FAILURE Index no.: 37 Read/write capability: r, w Display: Control loop Zero point Autocorrection Fatal error w too small Total valve travel exceeded Specifies the cancellation flag of the step response (criterion for can- ERRORBYTE cellation).
  • Page 99 Parameter description Contains the output value received from the upstream Analog Output FINAL_VALUE Function Block. Index no.: 13 Read/write capability: r, w Final position if set point above adjusted value. FINAL_VALUE_ CUTOFF_HI If the set point exceeds the adjusted value, the valve is moved to the final Index no.: 15 position that corresponds to 100 % of the manipulated variable.
  • Page 100 Parameter description Enables final position w< (Code 14). FINAL_VALUE_ CUTOFF_LO_ON Index no.: 74 Read/write capability: r, w FINAL_VALUE_RANGE S Sets the travel/rotational angle range. The set point FINAL_VALUE is sent to the Analog Output Transducer Block directly from an upstream Index no.: 14 AO Function Block.
  • Page 101 Parameter description Specifies the minimum interval at which hysteresis tests are performed HYS_STELL_Y for the control signal. Index no.: 102 Read/write capability: r, w Available in versions with EXPERT extended diagnostics and higher IDENT_LIMIT_SWITCHES D Specifies whether optional inductive limit switches are installed. Index no.: 55 Limit switches are not detected automatically;...
  • Page 102 Linear Display: Equal percentage Reverse equal percentage SAMSON butterfly valve, linear Code 20 SAMSON butterfly valve, equal percentage VETEC rotary valve, linear VETEC rotary valve, equal percentage Segmented ball valve, linear Segmented ball valve, equal percentage User-defined Indicates the initial value of an event that triggers logging.
  • Page 103 Parameter description Used to indicate/select the actual mode of the Resource Block, the per- MODE_BLK mitted modes supported by the Transducer Block, and the normal Index no.: 5 mode. Read/write capability: r, w The Transducer Block supports the following modes: Range: AUTO (automatic) mode In this operating mode, a positioning value is calculated from the output...
  • Page 104 Parameter description Used to set the pressure limit. See Code 16 in section 12. PRESSURE_LIMIT Index no.: 80 Read/write capability: r, w Display: 3.7 bar 2.4 bar 1.4 bar Code 16 Specifies the actuator pressure in percent after initialization. PRESSURE_Y Index no.: 50 Read/write capability: r Code 44...
  • Page 105 Parameter description Specifies the rated travel [mm] or rotational angle [degrees] of the valve. RATED_TRAVEL Index no.: 58 Read/write capability: r, w 0 to 255.9 Range: 15.0 mm Initial value: Note! The unit [mm] or [degrees] depends on the VALVE_TYPE parame- ter.
  • Page 106 Parameter description Reset ‘Initialization / solenoid valve’ Reset ‘Travel time too short’ Reset ‘Pin position’ /* xd_error_ext_2 */ Reset ‘x signal’ Reset ‘i/p converter’ Reset ‘Hardware’ Reset ‘Control parameter’ Reset ‘Potentiometer parameter’ Reset ‘Adjustment parameter’ Reset ‘General parameter’ Reset ‘Internal device error 1’ Reset ‘No emergency mode’...
  • Page 107 Parameter description Allows the valve to be moved to fail-safe position over FOUNDATION SET_FAIL_SAFE_POS Fieldbus. The positioner remains in AUTO mode. Fail-safe position is in- Index no.: 57 dicated by an S blinking on the display. Read/write capability: r, w Display: Not active Set fail-safe position...
  • Page 108 Parameter description The dynamic control behavior of the valve can be tested by recording STEP_SELECTION Index no.: 110 the step responses. Two reference variable steps are performed by default and the course of Read/write capability: r, w the valve position X and the manipulated variable Y are plotted until they reach a steady state.
  • Page 109 Parameter description Assigns a unique 32 character description to each block for clear TAG_DESC identification Index no.: 2 Read/write capability: r, w Determined from the step response test T for the falling step. TIME_63_FALLING Index no.: 117 Available in versions with EXPERT extended diagnostics and higher Read/write capability: r Determined from the step response test T...
  • Page 110 Parameter description This parameter is not processed in Type 3730-5. TRANSDUCER_ DIRECTORY Index no.: 9 Read/write capability: r Indicates the state of the Transducer Block. TRANSDUCER_STATE Index no.: 34 Read/write capability: r See operating mode Display: Solenoid valve active Lower travel limit active Upper travel limit active Final position <...
  • Page 111 Parameter description Indicates the time required by the valve to move through the operating TRAVEL_RATE_INC range when the valve opens. Index no.: 78 Read/write capability: r, w See Code 21 Limits the travel/angle of rotation upwards. The characteristic is not TRAVEL_UPPER_LIMIT adapted compared to FINAL_VALUE_RANGE! Index no.: 73...
  • Page 112 Parameter description Clearly identification of the manufacturer of the valve that the positioner VALVE_MAN_ID is mounted on. Index no.: 25 Read/write capability: r, w Indicates the model version of the valve that the positioner is mounted VALVE_MODEL_NUM Index no.: 26 Read/write capability: r, w Indicates the serial number of the valve that the positioner is mounted VALVE_SN...
  • Page 113 Parameter description Errors listed in the Transducer Block XD_ERROR Index no.: 11 Read/write capability: r NONE (0) No error Display: UNSPECIFIED ERROR Unspecified error (device) not initialized, initialization or zero point calibration in progress or total valve travel exceeded). GENERAL ERROR CALIBRATION ERROR (Zero point, internal control loop, or initialization error) CONFIGURATION ERROR...
  • Page 114 Parameter description xd_error_ext_2 “x-signal” (Code 62) “i/p-converter” (Code 64) “Hardware” (Code 65) “Control parameter” (Code 68) “Poti parameter” (Code 69) “Adjustment parameter” (Code 70) “General parameter” (Code 71) “Internal device error 1" (Code 73) “No emergency mode” (Code 76) “Program load error” (Code 77) “Options parameter”...

  • Page 115: Discrete Input Transducer Blocks

    Parameter description 13.5.3 Discrete Input Transducer Blocks Discrete Input Transducer Blocks directly connect the physical inputs of the field device to the assigned function blocks. The CHANNEL parameter is used to assign the Transducer Blocks to the function blocks. The Type 3730-5 Positioner has two binary inputs that work independently from one an- other.
  • Page 116 Parameter description Output Set point Set point PV, XD action limitation ramps scaling PV, XD scaling Fig. 16 · Analog Output Function Block Analog Output Function Block parameters Used to specify the identification number of the plant section. This infor- ALERT_KEYS mation can be used by the Fieldbus host system to group alert and Index no.: 4...
  • Page 117 Parameter description Is used for all configuration, hardware, connection failure, or system BLOCK_ALM problems in the block including details on the time of the alarm (date Index no.: 30 and time stamp). Read/write capability: r, w Note! In addition, an active block alarm can be acknowledged manu- ally in this parameter group.
  • Page 118 Parameter description Determines the set point for the AO Function Block when the Fault State FSTATE_VAL is triggered. Index no.: 24 Read/write capability: r, w Value and range of PV_SCALE ±10 % Range: Initial value: Note! This value is used when the option “Fault State to value” is set in the IO_OPTS parameter.
  • Page 119 Parameter description MODE_BLK Indicates the actual mode of the AO Block as well as the target and per- Index no.: 5 mitted modes supported by the AO Block and the normal mode. Read/write capability: r, w RCAS AUTO MAN Display: The AO Block supports the following modes: O/S (out of service) The AO algorithm of the block is not processed.
  • Page 120 Parameter description Definition of the range (initial and final values), the engineering unit PV_SCALE and the number of decimal places used for the process variables (PV). Index no.: 11 Read/write capability: r, w in MAN, O/S Initial value: 0...100 % Input and display of the analog reference variable (value and status) RCAS_IN provided by the Fieldbus host system for internal calculation of the ma-...
  • Page 121 Parameter description Determines what action is to be taken when the monitoring time is ex- SHED_OPT ceeded (see SHED_RCAS parameter in the Resource Block) while the Index no.: 27 connection between the Fieldbus host system and the AO Block in RCAS Read/write capability: r, w mode is being checked.
  • Page 122 Parameter description The value and status of process variable PV of the block are simulated. SIMULATE Index no.: 10 Note! During the simulation, the OUT value is not passed on to the Transducer Read/write capability: r, w Block. It keeps the last value valid prior to activating the simulation. The simulation can only be activated if the Simulation Enable hardware switch is set in the device (see also Resource Block).
  • Page 123 Parameter description Used to enter the ramp rate for upward set point changes in AUTO SP_RATE_UP mode. Index no.: 19 Read/write capability: r, w Initial value: 3402823466 x 10 Note! The set point is used immediately when the ramp rate is set to zero. Indicates the revision number of static data.
  • Page 124 Parameter description Definition of the range (initial and final values), the engineering unit XD_SCALE and the number of decimal places used to display the manipulated vari- Index no.: 12 able (OUT). Specified in [%], [mm] or [degrees]. Read/write capability: r, w in MAN, O/S 0.0...100.0 % Initial value:...

  • Page 125: Discrete Input Function Block Di1

    Parameter description 13.5.5 Discrete Input Function Block DI1 The Type 3730-5 Positioner is fitted with a standard contact input to process binary voltage signals. The Discrete Input DI1 Function Block is used for processing the contact input (terminals 87 und 88) and to integrate a FOUNDATION Fieldbus application. The connected hardware is assigned to the function block by CHANNEL = 1.
  • Page 126 Parameter description Parameters of the Discrete Input Function Block 1 Determines whether an alarm is to be automatically acknowledged in ACK_OPTION Index no.: 21 the positioner, i.e. without intervention of the fieldbus host system. Read/write capability: r,w No selection Range: BLOCK_ALM Block alarm DISC_ALM...
  • Page 127 Parameter description Determines which Transducer Block is assigned to the DI1 Function CHANNEL Block. Index no.: 15 Read/write capability: r, w 1...3 Range: Initial value: Indicates the status of the discrete alarm including details on the time of DISC_ALM the alarm (time and date stamp) and on the value which triggered the Index no.: 24 alarm.
  • Page 128 Parameter description Used to select how the input/output is processed in the DI1 Block. IO_OPTS Index no.: 13 Read/write capability: r, w in O/S Range: Invert Used to logically invert the value of FIELD_VAL_D before it is stored as OUT_D. Indicates the actual mode of the DI1 Block, the permitted modes sup- MODE_BLK ported by the DI1 Block, and the normal mode.
  • Page 129 Parameter description A discrete input value FIELD_VAL_D can be simulated with status. SIMULATE_D Index no.: 9 Note! The simulation can only be activated when this has been enabled at the Read/write capability: r, w field device (Code 48/FF-P/F03) as well as in the Function Block. Allows the selection of status options available to determine the han- STATUS_OPTS dling and processing of the status.

  • Page 130: Discrete Input Function Block Di2

    Parameter description 13.5.6 Discrete Input Function Block DI2 The Type 3730-5 Positioner is optionally fitted with a binary input to process a floating con- tact. The Discrete Input DI2 Function Block is used for processing the contact input (terminals 87 und 88) and to integrate a FOUNDATION Fieldbus application. The connected hardware is assigned to the function block by CHANNEL = 2.

  • Page 131: Proportional Integral Derivative Function Block (Pid Process Controller)

    Parameter description 13.5.7 Proportional Integral Derivative Function Block (PID process con- troller) A PID Function Block contains the input channel processing, the proportional-integral-deriva- tive (PID) control loop and the analog output channel processing. The configuration of the PID Block (PID controller) depends on the automation task. Simple control loops, control loops with manipulate variable feedforwarding, cascade con- trols and cascade controls with limitation in combination with another controller function block can implemented.
  • Page 132 Parameter description The PID Block receives its set point depending on the mode (MODE_BLK) from the input vari- ables CAS_IN, RCAS_IN or SP. PV_SCALE, SP_HI_LIM, SP_LO_LIM, SP_RATE_UP and SP_RATE_DN are used to generate an internal operating set point. The block receives the ac- tual value over the IN input variable which is used to generate the process variable PV, tak- ing into account the PV_SCALE and the filter of the first order PV_FTIME.
  • Page 133 Parameter description PID Function Block parameters Used to select whether an alarm is to be automatically acknowledged in ACK_OPTION the positioner, i.e. without intervention of the Fieldbus host system. Index no.: 46 Read/write capability: r, w Undefined No selection Range: HI_HI_ALM High high alarm HI_ALM...
  • Page 134 Parameter description DV_HI_ALM Deviation high alarm DV_LO_ALM Deviation low alarm BLOCK ALM Block alarm Note! The process alarms can also be deactivated in this parameter group. Used to specify the identification number of the plant section. This infor- ALERT_KEY mation can be used by the Fieldbus host system to group alert and Index no.: 4 events.
  • Page 135 Parameter description Indicates the current block state with information about configuration, BLOCK_ALM hardware, or system failure including details on the time of the alarm Index no.: 44 (time and date stamp). Read/write capability: r, w Note! In addition, an active block alarm can be acknowledged manually in this parameter group.
  • Page 136 Parameter description Allows selection of controller options available to determine the automa- CONTROL_OPTS tion strategy. Index no.: 13 Read/write capability: r, w in MAN, O/S Range: Bypass Enable Enable BYPASS parameter Direct Acting Direct action Track Enable Enable tracking Track in Manual Tracking in MAN mode PV for BKCAL_OUT Value and status of PV parameter used for...
  • Page 137 Parameter description Indicates deviation low alarm status including details of time of alarm DV_LO_ALM (date and time stamp) as well as the value that triggered the alarm. Index no.: 65 The controlled variable does not reach the reference variable by more Read/write capability: r, w than the value determined in DV_LO_LIM parameter.
  • Page 138 Parameter description Indicates/specifies the value and status of the feedforward input. FF_VAL Index no.: 40 Read/write capability: r, w Range: Range and unit of the FF_SCALE Note! The feedforward input is multiplied with the gain (FF_GAIN) and the result added to the OUT value. Specifies the proportional gain (factor).
  • Page 139 Parameter description Determines the action to be taken when the value for the high high HI_HI_PRI alarm is exceeded (HI_HI_LIM). Index no.: 48 Read/write capability: r, w The limit for high high alarm is not processed. Range: Alarm is not broadcast to Fieldbus host system Reserved for block alarms 3...7 High high alarm is issued to notify the operator with the...
  • Page 140 Parameter description Indicates low low alarm status (LO_LO_LIM) including details of time of LO_LO_ALM alarm (date and time stamp) as well as the value that triggered the Index no.: 63 alarm. Read/write capability: r, w Note! The unit of the alarm status parameter is taken from the PV_SCALE pa- rameter.
  • Page 141 Parameter description Determines the action to be taken when the value for the low alarm is LO_PRI not reached (LO_LIM). Index no.: 52 Read/write capability: r, w The limit for low high alarm is not processed. Range: Alarm is not broadcast to Fieldbus host system Reserved for block alarms 3...7 Low alarm is issued to notify the operator with the...
  • Page 142 Parameter description Indicates the manipulated variable, the value, limit, and status of the AO Function Block. Index no.: 9 Note! If the MAN mode is selected in the MODE_BLK parameter, the Read/write capability: r, w output value OUT can be entered manually. in MAN, O/S The unit used is adopted from the XD_SCALE parameter group.
  • Page 143 Parameter description Specifies the time constant for the differential function. RATE Index no.: 26 Read/write capability: r, w Initial value: Input and display of the analog reference variable (value and status) RCAS_IN provided by the Fieldbus host system for internal calculation of the ma- Index no.: 32 nipulated variable.
  • Page 144 Parameter description Determines what action is to be taken when the monitoring time is ex- SHED_OPT ceeded (see SHED_RCAS parameter in the Resource Block) while the Index no.: 34 connection between the Fieldbus host system and the PID Block in RCAS Read/write capability: r, w or ROUT mode is being checked.
  • Page 145 Parameter description Used to enter the set point (reference variable) in AUTO mode. Index no.: 8 Read/write capability: r, w in AUTO, MAN, Range: Value and range of ±10 % of the PV_SCALE. Used to enter the high limit of the set point (reference variable). SP_HI_LIM Index no.: 21 Read/write capability: r, w...
  • Page 146 Parameter description Indicates the revision number of static data. ST_REV Index no.: 1 Read/write capability: r Note! The revision state is incremented by one each time a static param- eter in the block is written Allows the selection of status options available to determine the handling STATUS_OPT and processing of the status: Index no.: 14...

  • Page 147: Other Parameters

    Parameter description Definition of the range (initial and final values), the engineering unit and TRK_SCALE the number of decimal places used for external tracking value Index no.: 37 (TRK_VAL). Read/write capability: r, w in MAN, O/S Initial value: 0...100 % Indicates/specifies the analog input value and status from another func- TRK_VAL tion block for the external tracking function.

  • Page 148: Link Objects

    Resetting the device 13.6.2 Link Objects Link Objects are used to link the inputs and outputs of the function blocks (configurable cyclic connections). A maximum of 22 Link Objects can be configured for each positioner. 13.6.3 LAS Functionality The number of links and schedules that can be used is matched to the requirements of standard process control systems available on the market.

  • Page 149: Dimensions In Mm

    Dimensions in mm Dimensions in mm Pressure gauge Attachment acc. to IEC 60534-6 or connecting plate bracket Lever in mm S = 17 M = 50 L = 100 XL = 200 Direct attachment M20x1.5 Attachment to rotary actua- tors VDI/VDE 3845 For all sizes of fixing level 2 Connecting plate G ¼...

  • Page 150: Test Certificates

    EB 8384-5 EN...
  • Page 151 EB 8384-5 EN...
  • Page 152 EB 8384-5 EN...
  • Page 153 EB 8384-5 EN...
  • Page 154 EB 8384-5 EN...
  • Page 155 EB 8384-5 EN...
  • Page 156 EB 8384-5 EN...
  • Page 157 EB 8384-5 EN...
  • Page 158 EB 8384-5 EN...
  • Page 159 EB 8384-5 EN...
  • Page 160 SAMSON AG · MESS- UND REGELTECHNIK Weismüllerstraße 3 · 60314 Frankfurt am Main · Germany Phone: +49 69 4009-0 · Fax: +49 69 4009-1507 EB 8384-5 EN Internet: http://www.samson.de...

Table of Contents