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Samson 3730-6 Mounting And Operating Instructions

3730 series electropneumatic positioner with hart communication and pressure sensors
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Series 3730
Electropneumatic Positioner
Type 3730-6
®
with HART
communication and pressure sensors
Fig. 1 · Type 3730-6
Mounting and
Operating Instructions
EB 8384-6 EN (1300-1623)
Firmware version 1.01
Edition February 2012

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  • Page 1 Series 3730 Electropneumatic Positioner Type 3730-6 ® with HART communication and pressure sensors Fig. 1 · Type 3730-6 Mounting and Operating Instructions EB 8384-6 EN (1300-1623) Firmware version 1.01 Edition February 2012...
  • Page 2 Definitions of the signal words used in these instructions DANGER! NOTICE indicates a hazardous situation which, if not indicates a property damage message. avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Note: Supplementary explanations, informa- tion and tips WARNING! indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
  • Page 3 Contents Contents Page Important safety instructions ..... . 6 Article code ......7 Design and principle of operation.
  • Page 4 Contents 5.2.2 Establishing communication ..... . 49 Operator controls and readings ....52 Serial interface .

  • Page 5: Eb 8384-6 En

    Contents Dimensions in mm ......109 15.1 Fixing levels according to VDI/VDE 3845 (September 2010) ..110 Valve characteristic selection .

  • Page 6: Important Safety Instructions

    Important safety instructions 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. According to these Mounting and Operating Instructions, trained personnel refers to 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...

  • Page 7: Article Code

    Article code Article code Positioner Type 3730-6- x x x x x x x 0 x x 0 x 0 0 With HART ® communication and pressure sensors Explosion protection ATEX: II 2G Ex ia IIC/IIB T6; II 2D Ex tb IIIC T6 IP 66 IECEx: Ex ia IIC/IIB T6;...

  • Page 8: Design And Principle Of Operation

    (6) with downstream air capacity accessories: booster (7) and the electronics unit with a Direct attachment to SAMSON microcontroller (5). Type 3277 Actuator: Section 4.1 Attachment to actuators acc. to The standard positioner is fitted with three IEC 60534-6 (NAMUR): Section 4.2...
  • Page 9 Design and principle of operation Serial Interface depending on version & > 3.8 mA >12 V > 4.4 mA 24 V DC Control valve 14 Software limit switches A1/A2 Travel sensor 15 Fault alarm output A3 PD controller 16 LCD A/D converter 17* Solenoid valve control Microcontroller...

  • Page 10: Safety Function (Sil)

    Due to the differential pressure measurement Dp out, EXPERTplus is able to calculate the Monitoring the voltage supply flow rate in a SAMSON Type 3241 or (version with forced venting and solenoid Type 3251 Valve, provided all the parame- valve) ters regarding the medium and the process have been defined in the positioner.
  • Page 11 Design and principle of operation Table 1 · Diagnostic functions and diagnosis, (refer to the Operating Instructions EB 8389-1 EN on EXPERTplus Valve Diagnostics for more details) Control On/off Diagnostic function valve valve Diagnosis Monitoring Data logger • • Depending on trigger condition selected Valve signature •...

  • Page 12: Type Of Application

    – In manual mode, an on/off valve can be SAMSON website (www.samson.de > moved past 100 % of the nominal range Services > Software > TROVIS-VIEW). (with the closed position for ATO) or be- low 0 % of the nominal range (with the closed position for ATC).

  • Page 13: Additional Equipment

    Design and principle of operation Additional equipment controlled in real-time. Additionally, the po- sition transmitter allows positioner faults to be indicated over a signal current of Inductive limit switch < 2.4 mA or > 21.6 mA. In the version with inductive limit switch, the rotary shaft of the positioner carries an ad- Leakage sensor justable tag which actuates the installed...
  • Page 14 Design and principle of operation mined safety set point when the separately from the valve. positioner is in automatic mode The connection of controlled variable (x) and (AUTO). This function is not performed in output variable (y) signals to the valve is es- the manual mode (MAN) or fail-safe tablished by cable and piping for air.

  • Page 15: Technical Data

    Design and principle of operation Technical data Type 3730-6 Positioner (technical data in test certificates additionally apply for explosion-protected devices) Travel, adjustable Direct attachment to Type 3277: 3.6 to 30 mm Attachment acc. to IEC 60534-6: 3.6 to 200 mm Rotary actuators: 24°...
  • Page 16 Type 3730-6-110: II 2G Ex ia IIC/IIB T6; II 2D Ex tb IIIC T6 IP 66 protection Type 3730-6-810: II 3G Ex nA II T6; II 3G Ex ic IIC/IIB T6; II 3D Ex tc IIIC T 80 °C IP 66 IECEx Type 3730-6-111: Ex ia IIC/IIB T6;...
  • Page 17 Design and principle of operation Options for Type 3730-6 Positioner Inductive limit switch For connection to switching amplifier acc. to EN 60947-5-6. Can be used in combination with a software limit switch. SJ2-SN proximity switch NAMUR NC contact SJ2-S1N proximity switch NAMUR NO contact Solenoid valve ·...
  • Page 18 Design and principle of operation Options for Type 3730-6 Positioner Binary input · Galvanically isolated · Switching behavior configured over software Active switching behavior (default setting) Connection For external switch (floating contact) or relay contacts Electrical data Open-circuit voltage when contact is open: max. 10 V, pulsed DC current with peak value of 100 mA and RMS current 0.01mA when the contact is closed...
  • Page 19 EB 8384-6 EN...

  • Page 20: Attachment To The Control Valve – Mounting Parts And Accessories

    The positioner is standard equipped with the lever M (pin position 35). 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 to Type 3510 Micro-flow...
  • Page 21 [cm²] [mm] Min. Travel Max. 25.0 120/240/350 35.0 355/700 10.0 50.0 Attachment according to IEC 60534-6 (NAMUR) SAMSON valves/Type 3271 Actuator Other valves/actuators Required Assigned Actuator size Rated travel lever pin position [cm²] [mm] min. Travel max. 60 and 120 with 18.0...

  • Page 22: Direct Attachment

    Mount cover plate (10) with narrow The signal pressure output at the back is not side of the cut-out opening (Fig. 4, left) used in the Type 3730-6 (see EB 8384-0 to pointing towards the signal pressure -5 EN). connection. Make sure that the bonded gasket (14) points towards the actuator yoke.
  • Page 23 Attachment to the control valve – Mounting parts and accessories Lever M Cut-out of cover plate Note: Always use the connecting plate (6) Supply 9 Output 38 included in the accessories to connect supply and output. Never screw threaded parts directly into the housing.

  • Page 24: Type 3277 Actuator

    Attachment to the control valve – Mounting parts and accessories 4.1.2 Type 3277 Actuator ingly and open the positioner cover to hold the positioner shaft in position at Refer to Table 3 on page 42 or the required the cap or the switch (Fig. 21 on page mounting parts and the accessories.
  • Page 25 Attachment to the control valve – Mounting parts and accessories Lever Connection block 12.1 Screw Disk spring 12.2 Stopper or connection for external piping Follower pin 10 14 Switch plate Follower clamp Gasket Cover plate 11 11.1 Formed seal Cover Gasket 11.1 Vent plug Lever M...

  • Page 26: Attachment According To Iec 60534-6 (Namur)

    Attachment to the control valve – Mounting parts and accessories Attachment according to Mount connecting plate (6) or pressure IEC 60534-6 (NAMUR) gauge bracket (7) with pressure gauges (8) on the positioner, making sure both Refer to Table 4 on page 42 for the required seal rings (6.1) are seated properly.
  • Page 27 Attachment to the control valve – Mounting parts and accessories Attachment to rod-type yoke Rod diameter 20 to 35 mm Attachment to NAMUR rib Additional bracket for actuators with 2800 cm and travel ³ 60 mm Lever L or XL Lever 14.1 Disk spring...

  • Page 28: Attachment To Type 3510 Micro-Flow Valve With Type 3271-5 Actuator

    Attachment to the control valve – Mounting parts and accessories Attachment to Type 3510 Adjust the lever (1) correspondingly. Micro-flow Valve with Screw the positioner to the bracket (10) using both screws. Type 3271-5 Actuator Refer to Table 4 on page 42 for the required mounting parts and accessories.
  • Page 29 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 Note: Always use the connecting plate (6) included in the accessories to connect supply and output.

  • Page 30: Attachment To Rotary Actuators

    Prior to attaching the positioner to the the bore for pin position 90°. SAMSON Type 3278 Rotary Actuator, Place positioner on the top pair of mount the associated adapter (5) to the free end of the rotary actuator shaft.
  • Page 31 Attachment to the control valve – Mounting parts and accessories (7, 8) 10.1 Note: 80 mm Always use the connecting plate (6) included in the accessories to connect supply and output. 130 mm Never screw threaded parts directly into the Slot housing.

  • Page 32: Heavy-Duty Version

    (11) underneath, if tor's direction of rotation, align lever necessary. (1) so that it engages in the correct slot For SAMSON Type 3278 and VETEC of the coupling wheel with its follower S160 Rotary Actuator, screw the pin (Fig. 10).
  • Page 33 Actuator shaft or adapter 5.1 Adapter 10.1 10.1 SAMSON Type 3278 Attachment acc. to VDI/VDE 3845 VETEC S160, VETEC R (Sept. 2010) level 1, size AA1 to AA4 (see section 15.1) Fig. 11 · Attachment to rotary actuators (heavy-duty version)

  • Page 34: Reversing Amplifier For Double-Acting Actuators

    For the use with double-acting actuators, the Note: positioner must be fitted with a reversing – In addition, the instructions in sections amplifier, e.g. the SAMSON Type 3710 Re- 5.1 and 5.2 apply for the pneumatic and versing Amplifier (see Mounting and Oper- electrical connection.
  • Page 35 Attachment to the control valve – Mounting parts and accessories Type 3277 Actuator with 240 to 700 cm² Screw the position sensor (20) onto the mounting plate (21). The signal pressure is routed to the connec- tion at the side of the actuator yoke for the Depending on the actuator size and version "Actuator stem extends".

  • Page 36: Mounting The Position Sensor With Attachment According To Iec 60534-6

    Attachment to the control valve – Mounting parts and accessories 4.6.2 Mounting the position sen- Place the lever (1) in mid-position and hold it in place. Screw on the nut (1.1). sor with attachment accord- Place the follower clamp (3) on the ac- ing to IEC 60534-6 tuator stem, align and fasten it, making For the required mounting parts and acces-...

  • Page 37: Mounting The Position Sensor To Type 3510 Micro-Flow Valve

    Attachment to the control valve – Mounting parts and accessories 4.6.3 Mounting the position sen- For other actuator sizes or travels, select the lever and pin position from the travel table sor to Type 3510 Mi- on page 21. Lever L and XL are included in cro-flow Valve the mounting kit.

  • Page 38: Mounting The Position Sensor To Rotary Actuators

    Attachment to the control valve – Mounting parts and accessories Place the lever (1) in mid-position and M (1) together with the disk spring (1.2) from the sensor shaft. hold it in place. Screw on the nut (1.1). Place the follower clamp (3) on the stem Screw the position sensor (20) onto the connector, align it at a right angle and mounting plate (21).

  • Page 39: Mounting The Leakage Sensor

    Attachment to the control valve – Mounting parts and accessories Mounting the leakage The hole with M8 thread on the NAMUR rib should preferably be used to mount the sen- sensor sor (Fig. 17). Normally, the control valve is delivered with positioner and leakage sensor already Note: If the positioner was mounted directly mounted.

  • Page 40: Attaching Positioners With Stainless Steel Housings

    Attachment to the control valve – Mounting parts and accessories Attaching positioners with provide corrosion protection inside the actu- ator. The following must be observed: stainless steel housings Direct attachment to Type 3277-5 (stem extends FA/stem retracts FE) Positioners with stainless steel housings re- quire mounting parts that are completely The air purging function is automatically made of stainless steel or free of aluminum.

  • Page 41: Required Mounting Parts And Accessories

    Attachment to the control valve – Mounting parts and accessories NOTICE The adapter uses one of the M20 x 1.5 con- nections in the housing which means just one cable gland can be installed. Should other valve accessories be used which vent the actuator (e.g.
  • Page 42 Attachment to the control valve – Mounting parts and accessories Table 3 · Direct attachment to Type 3277 (Fig. 5) Order no. Mounting parts For actuators with 240, 350, 355 and 700 cm² 1400-7453 Steel 1400-6444 240 cm² Stainless steel 1400-6445 Required piping with screw fitting Steel...
  • Page 43 Mounting 1400-7614 Attachment for SAMSON Type 3278 with 160/320 cm², CrNiMo steel bracket parts Attachment for SAMSON Type 3278 with 160 cm² and for VETEC Type S160, Type 1400-9245 R and Type R, heavy-duty version 1400-5891 Attachment for SAMSON Type 3278 with 320 cm² and for VETEC Type S320,...
  • Page 44 Attachment to rotary actuators Bracket surface corresponds to level 2, heavy-duty version 1400-9974 SAMSON Type 3278 with 160 cm² (also for VETEC Type S160 and Type R), 1400-9385 heavy-duty version 1400-5891 SAMSON Type 3278 with 320 cm² and for VETEC Type S320, heavy-duty...

  • Page 45: Connections

    Connections Connections If the positioner is attached directly to the Type 3277 Actuator, the connection of the positioner's output pressure to the actuator is WARNING! fixed. For attachment according to Mount the positioner, keeping the following IEC 60534-6 (NAMUR), the signal pressure sequence: can be routed to either the top or bottom di- 1.

  • Page 46: Signal Pressure (Output)

    Connections Actuator stem extends FA (air to open) Electrical connections Fail-safe position "Valve closed" (for globe and angle valves): DANGER! Risk of electric shock and/or Actuator stem retracts FE (air to close) the formation of an explosive atmosphere! Fail-safe position "Valve open" –...
  • Page 47 Connections Only use a current source! nection, an additional cable gland can be installed. ³ 3.6 mA: Microprocessor and display active Seal cable entries left unused with plugs. < 3.7 mA: LOW on display Devices used at ambient temperatures be- £...

  • Page 48: Switching Amplifiers

    Connections Accessories: 5.2.1 Switching amplifiers Plastic cable gland M20 x 1.5: – black Order no. 8808-1011 For operation of the limit switches, switching – blue Order no. 8808-1012 amplifiers must be connected in the output – Brass, nickel-pl. Order no. 1890-4875 circuit.

  • Page 49: Establishing Communication

    This operating mode is, for example, suitable for split-range operation of positioners (series connection). The bus Handheld communicator Connection in safe area or second FSK modem 3730-6 4 to 20 mA Controller/control station Hazardous area Safe area Connection in hazardous area...
  • Page 50 Connections address/polling address has to be within a range of 1 to 15. 250 W 22 mF Note: Communication errors may occur when the Controller/control station process controller/control station output is not HART-compatible. For adaptation, the Z box (order no. 1170-2374) can be installed between out- put and communication interface.
  • Page 51 EB 8384-6 EN...

  • Page 52: Operator Controls And Readings

    Operator controls and readings Operator controls and Readings on display readings Icons appear on the display that are as- signed to parameters, codes and functions. Rotary pushbutton Operating mode: The rotary pushbutton is located underneath – Manual mode (see section 8.2.1) the front protective cover.
  • Page 53 Operator controls and readings Displays and their meaning AUTO Automatic OVERLOAD w > 22 mA blinks Emergency mode (see Code 62) Clockwise PLOW lower than upper spring range value blinks Not initialized Counterclockwise Reset Valve in mechanical Error fail-safe position SAFE Fail-safe position Escape...

  • Page 54: Serial Interface

    7.1 to 7.4. Refer to the code list in section 14 for the parameters The dynamic variables of Type 3730-6 can necessary for the operator interface. be assigned as follows in TROVIS-VIEW [Device settings > Positioner > HART ®...
  • Page 55 Operator controls and readings ® Table 8 · Assignment of dynamic HART variables Variable Meaning Unit Set point Set point Direction of action set point Direction of action set point Set point after transit time Set point after transit time specification specification Valve position Valve position...

  • Page 56: Start-Up – Settings

    Start-up – Settings Start-up – Settings NOTICE Perform the start-up settings in the same se- WARNING! quence as listed (section 7.1 to section 7.6). Attach the positioner, keeping the following sequence: Note: The positioner performs a test in the 1. Mount the positioner on the control valve start-up phase while following its automa- 2.

  • Page 57: Setting The Volume Restriction Q

    Start-up – Settings Adapting the display Note: The switch position is prompted prior to an initialization. After an initialization has The data representation on the positioner been completed, changing the switch posi- display can be turned by 180° to adapt it to tion does not have any effect on the opera- how the positioner is mounted.

  • Page 58: Checking The Operating Range Of The Positioner

    Start-up – Settings Selecting manual operating mode: Configuration enabled Default: No Operating mode Default MAN Turn ® Code 3, display: No Press , Code 3 blinks Turn ® Code 0 ® YES Turn Press , Code 0 blinks Press , display ®...

  • Page 59: Initialization

    Start-up – Settings During initialization the positioner adapts it- WARNING! self optimally to the friction conditions and To avoid personal injury or property dam- the signal pressure demand of the control age caused by the supply air or electrical valve. The type and extent of self-adaptation auxiliary power, disconnect the supply air depends on the set initialization mode: and electrical auxiliary power before ex-...

  • Page 60: Max – Initialization Based On Maximum Range

    Start-up – Settings Valve closed position AIR TO CLOSE After the basic initialization, the reference curve for the valve signature is recorded If the slide switch is set to AIR TO CLOSE, (Code 48 - h0 = YES). the positioner automatically switches to the direction of action increasing/decreasing (äæ) on successful completion of initializa- Reading in alternating...

  • Page 61: Nom – Initialization Based On Nominal Range

    Start-up – Settings Select the initialization mode: adopts this travel/angle of rotation as the operating range from 0 to 100 %. Enable configuration: Default MAX Note: If no settings are entered within 120 seconds, the enabled configuration ® Code 6 Turn function becomes invalid.

  • Page 62: Man – Initialization Based On A Manually Selected Open Position

    Start-up – Settings Enable configuration: Press Select the initialization mode: Note: If no settings are entered within 120 seconds, the enabled configuration function becomes invalid. Initialization mode Default MAX Default No Turn ® Code 6 Press , Code 6 blinks Turn ®...
  • Page 63 Start-up – Settings Select the initialization mode: positions and adopts it as the operating range with limits of lower travel/angle range value (Code 8) and upper travel/an- gle range value (Code 9). Initialization mode Default MAX Enable configuration: Turn ® Code 6 Note: If no settings are entered within 120 seconds, the enabled configuration Press...

  • Page 64: Man2 – Initialization Based On Manually Selected End Positions

    Start-up – Settings ® YES After initialization, the maximum travel is in- Turn dicated in mm or the maximum angle in ° in Press , display Code 5. Enter the pin position: 7.6.4 MAN2 – Initialization based on manually selected end Pin position Default No positions...

  • Page 65: Sub – Substitute Calibration

    Start-up – Settings ® MAN2 Turn expected. You should always select a differ- ent initialization mode if the plant allows it. Press to adopt the initialization mode MAN2 ® POS1 and the current angle posi- The SUB initialization mode is used to re- tion of the lever are indicated on the display place a positioner while the process is run- in alternating sequence.
  • Page 66 Start-up – Settings Enter the pin position and nominal range: Enter the direction of action: Pin position Direction of action Default No Default ää ® Code 7 Turn Nominal range Press , Code 7 blinks (locked with Code 4 = No) Turn ®...
  • Page 67 Start-up – Settings Press Turn ® Code 35 Pressure limit Default No Press , Code 35 blinks Turn ® Blocking position, e.g. 5 mm (read off at travel indicator scale of the blocked valve or measure with a ruler). KP level Default 7 Define the valve closed position: Set switch for valve closed position AIR...

  • Page 68: Tuning The Kp Input Filter

    Start-up – Settings Zero point calibration Zero calibration If the process allows it (valve move once to In case of discrepancies with the closing po- the closed position), perform a zero point sition of the valve, e.g. with soft-sealed calibration according to section 7.7. plugs, it may become necessary to recalibrate the zero point.

  • Page 69: Settings For On/Off Valves

    Start-up – Settings ® ZP Turn and falls below the Fail-safe action limit (Code 49 - h2). Press INIT key! Zero calibration is started, the positioner Travel [%] moves the control valve to the CLOSED Code 49 - h1 position and readjusts the internal electri- cal zero point.
  • Page 70 Start-up – Settings Triggering the partial stroke test (PST) Canceling the partial stroke test (PST) A partial stroke test is started when the ref- The partial stroke test is canceled whenever ) moves from the Operat- erence (w the reference variable changes and falls be- ing point into the range between 25 and low the Fail-safe action limit.

  • Page 71: Reset To Default Values

    Start-up – Settings Reset to default values A reset allows the positioner to be reset to the default settings. To reset the positioner, the options Diag, Std and DS are available in Code 36. Table 8 lists the reset functions. Note: Code 36 –...
  • Page 72 Start-up – Settings Table 9 · Reset functions Reset Code 36 Diag Initialization Fail-safe behavior Air supply failure Power supply failure of positioner Power supply failure of external solenoid valve Emergency mode Operating hours counter Device in operation Device switched on since initialization Device in operation since initialization Logging Code...
  • Page 73 Start-up – Settings Table 9 · Reset functions Reset Code 36 Diag Limit A1 Limit A2 Error message in case of 'Function check' condensed state Error message in case of 'Maintenance required' and 'Out of specification' condensed state Inductive limit switch Bus address 48 - Diagnosis...

  • Page 74: Operation

    Operation Operation Turn and select the required code. Press to access the selected code. The code number starts to blink. WARNING! The actuator stem moves while the positioner Turn and select the setting. is being operated. Press to confirm the selected setting. Do not touch the actuator stem or obstruct it to avoid risk of injury to hands or fingers.

  • Page 75: Operating Modes

    Operation Operating modes ® Code 1 Turn Press , Code 1 blinks 8.2.1 Automatic and manual mo- Turn until sufficient pressure has been built up in the positioner and the control valve moves to the required position. After initialization has been completed suc- cessfully, the positioner is in the automatic Note: The positioner automatically returns to mode...

  • Page 76: Fail-Safe Position (Safe)

    Operation 8.2.2 Fail-safe position (SAFE) Malfunction/Failure If you want to move the valve to fail-safe po- All status and error messages are classified sition determined during start-up (see sec- according to a status in the positioner. The tion 7.1), proceed as follows: default settings of the status classification are listed in the code list.

  • Page 77: Confirming Error Messages

    Operation Out of specification Fault alarm output The positioner is operated outside the The 'Failure' as the condensed state causes specified operating conditions. the optional fault alarm output to be switched. Note: If an event is assigned to the 'No mes- The 'Function check' condensed state can sage' status, this event does not have any ef- also activate the fault alarm contact in...

  • Page 78: Adjusting The Limit Switch

    Adjusting the limit switch Adjusting the limit switch Note: The inductive limit switch replaces the software limit switch A1 with terminal as- The positioner version with inductive limit signment +41/–42. switch has one adjustable tag (1) mounted Each switching position can optionally be set on the shaft which operates the proximity to indicate when the tag has entered the switch (3).
  • Page 79 Adjusting the limit switch Setting the switching point: Contact function: Tag leaving the field > Contact is made. NOTICE Tag entering the field > Contact is During adjustment or testing, the switching opened. point must always be approached from mid-position (50 %). To ensure safe switching under any ambient conditions, the switching point should be ad- justed to a value of approx.

  • Page 80: Retrofitting An Inductive Limit Switch

    Adjusting the limit switch Retrofitting an inductive limit switch Required retrofit kit: Limit switch Order no. 1400-7460 Note: For explosion-protected devices, the requirements in section 11 need to be kept. Take off the rotary pushbutton (3) and cap (1), unthread the five screws (2) and lift off the plastic cover (9) together with the display, taking care not to damage the flat ribbon cable (between...

  • Page 81: Maintenance

    When updates are performed by a service employee appointed by SAMSON, the up- If a part of the device on which the explo- date is confirmed on the positioner by the sion protection is based needs to be ser- test mark assigned by SAMSON’s Quality...

  • Page 82: Maintenance, Calibration And Work On Equipment

    Maintenance, calibration and work on equipment b.) Updates on site: Updates on site are only permitted after the plant operator has presented a sig- ned hot work permit. After updating has been completed, add the current firmware to the nameplate; this can be done using labels.

  • Page 83: Code List

    Code list 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 smooth. [MAN] Manual mode Automatic mode is only possible after the positioner has been ini- tialized.
  • Page 84 Code list Parameter – Readings, Code Description values [default setting] Note: Codes with marked with an asterisk (*) must be enabled with Code 3 prior to configuration. Pin position The follower pin must be inserted into the correct pin position ac- cording to the valve travel/angle of rotation.
  • Page 85 Code list Parameter – Readings, Code Description values [default setting] Note: Codes with marked with an asterisk (*) must be enabled with Code 3 prior to configuration. Initialization mode (init MAN2: Manual setting 2 · For all globe valves with unknown mode) nominal range (OPEN and CLOSED position) ·...
  • Page 86 Code list Parameter – Readings, Code Description values [default setting] Note: Codes with marked with an asterisk (*) must be enabled with Code 3 prior to configuration. Upper travel/angle range Upper range value for the travel/angle of rotation in the oper- value (upper x-range value) ating range.
  • Page 87 Code list Parameter – Readings, Code Description values [default setting] Note: Codes with marked with an asterisk (*) must be enabled with Code 3 prior to configuration. 12* Set point, lower range value Lower range value (0 % = 4 mA) of the valid set point range (w-start) This value must be smaller than the upper range value (w-end).
  • Page 88 [0] to 9 · ESC Linear 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...
  • Page 89 Code list Parameter – Readings, Code Description values [default setting] Note: Codes with marked with an asterisk (*) must be enabled with Code 3 prior to configuration. 21* Transit time OPEN The time required to pass through the operating range when the (w ramp OPEN) valve opens.
  • Page 90 Code list Parameter – Readings, Code Description values [default setting] Note: Codes with marked with an asterisk (*) must be enabled with Code 3 prior to configuration. 25* Alarm mode Switching mode of software limit switches alarm A1 and A2 in responding state (when positioner has been initialized).
  • Page 91 Code list Parameter – Readings, Code Description values [default setting] Note: Codes with marked with an asterisk (*) must be enabled with Code 3 prior to configuration. 28* Alarm test Test Testing the software limit switches alarm A1 and A2 as well as the fault alarm contact A3.
  • Page 92 Code list Parameter – Readings, Code Description values [default setting] Note: Codes with marked with an asterisk (*) must be enabled with Code 3 prior to configuration. 33* Error message in case of YES: 'Failure', 'Maintenance required' and 'Out of specifica- 'Maintenance required' and tion' condensed state cause an error message to be gen- 'Out of specification' con-...
  • Page 93 Code list Parameter – Readings, Code Description values [default setting] Note: Codes with marked with an asterisk (*) must be enabled with Code 3 prior to configuration. Options Indicates which option (connected to terminals 31 and 32, Fig. 18) is installed: Read only No option installed POS:...
  • Page 94 Code list Parameter – Readings, Code Description values [default setting] Note: Codes with marked with an asterisk (*) must be enabled with Code 3 prior to configuration. Internal solenoid valve/ Indicates whether a solenoid valve/forced venting is installed. forced venting If a voltage supply is connected at the terminals +81/–82, YES Read only and HIGH appear on the display in alternating sequence.
  • Page 95 Code list Parameter – Readings, Code Description values [default setting] Note: Codes with marked with an asterisk (*) must be enabled with Code 3 prior to configuration. d5* Zero point limit Valve position limit in relation to the nominal range 0.0 to 100.0 % of the nom- When the limit is exceeded, a 'Zero point' message (Code 58) is inal range ·...
  • Page 96 Code list Parameter – Readings, Code Description values [default setting] Note: Codes with marked with an asterisk (*) must be enabled with Code 3 prior to configuration. Initialization including valve Initialization with [YES] or without [No] plotting the valve signa- signature ture No ·...
  • Page 97 Code list Parameter – Readings, Code Description values [default setting] Note: Codes with marked with an asterisk (*) must be enabled with Code 3 prior to configuration. A2* Test Activates (AUTO) or deactivates (MAN) the time-controlled par- tial stroke test. AUTO ·...
  • Page 98 Code list Parameter – Readings, Code Description values [default setting] Note: Codes with marked with an asterisk (*) must be enabled with Code 3 prior to configuration. d3* Upper range value Final value of the test 0.0 to 100.0 % · ESC, [90.0] d4* Activate ramp function YES: The valve is ramped through the test range within the...
  • Page 99 Code list Parameter – Readings, Code Description values [default setting] Note: Codes with marked with an asterisk (*) must be enabled with Code 3 prior to configuration. – Unassigned – Activate PST tolerance band Activates PST tolerance band monitoring (YES) or deactivates it monitoring (No) [No] ·...
  • Page 100 Code list Parameter – Readings, Code Description values [default setting] Note: Codes with marked with an asterisk (*) must be enabled with Code 3 prior to configuration. Canceled by control loop The test was canceled. error A control loop error has occurred. Type of application Note: Section 7.8 contains details on the on/off valve.
  • Page 101 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 demanded: , Out of specification: blinking, Failure alarm: If 'No message' is assigned to the error code as the status classification, the error is not in- cluded in the condensed state.
  • Page 102 Code list Initialization errors Error codes – Recommended action Condensed state alarm active, when prompted, ERR appears. When error messages exist, they are displayed here. x > range The value supplied by the measuring signal is either too high or too low, the measuring sensor is close to its mechanical limit.
  • Page 103 NOM and SUB. 2) The switch (ATO/ATC) is defective Status classification [Maintenance required] Recommended action Re. 1) – Enter pin position and nominal range. – Re-initialize the positioner. Re. 2) – Return the positioner to SAMSON for repair. EB 8384-6 EN...
  • Page 104 Error codes – Recommended Condensed state alarm active, when prompted, ERR appears. action When fault alarms exist, they are displayed here. EB 8384-6 EN...
  • Page 105 Status classification [Maintenance required] Recommended action – Return the positioner to SAMSON AG for repair. SIL shutdown/w too small Emergency shutdown of the i/p block is implemented by 3.8 mA or 4.4 mA (depending on the positioner version)
  • Page 106 Status classification [Failure] Recommended action Confirm error and return to the automatic operating mode, or perform a reset and re-initialize the device. If this is not suc- cessful, return device to SAMSON AG for repair. – Unassigned – Test calculation The hardware controller is monitored by means of a test calcula- tion.
  • Page 107 Code list Diagnostic errors Error codes – Recommended action Condensed state alarm active, when prompted, ERR appears. When fault alarms exist, they are displayed here. – Unassigned – – Unassigned – Collective error Messages generated by EXPERTplus exist. The error does not have any direct effect on the positioner's func- tioning.
  • Page 108 SIL tests The SIL operator test has failed. Refer to Operating Instructions EB 8389-1 EN on EXPERTplus Valve Diagnostics. Status classification Failure (status classification change not possible) Recommended action Return the positioner to SAMSON AG for repair. EB 8384-6 EN...

  • Page 109: Dimensions In Mm

    Dimensions in mm Dimensions in mm Pressure or connecting plate Attachment acc. to IEC 60534-6 External position gauge sensor Lever mm S = 17 M = 50 L = 100 XL = 200 Direct attachment M20 x 1.5 Output (38) Supply (9) Fig.

  • Page 110: Fixing Levels According To Vdi/Vde 3845 (September 2010)

    Dimensions in mm Output Y Output Y Supply (9) Output Y Output Y Type 3710 Reversing Amplifier Ø 101 Fig. 23b · Attachment to rotary actuators VDI/VDE 3845 (Sept. 2010), level 1, size AA1 to AA4 15.1 Fixing levels according to VDI/VDE 3845 (September 2010) Level 2 (bracket surface) Level 1 (actuator surface) Actuator...

  • Page 111: Valve Characteristic Selection

    Valve characteristic selection 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 the operator software (e.g. TROVIS-VIEW 4). Linear (select characteristic: 0) Travel/ angle of rotation [%] Reference variable [%] Equal percentage (select characteristic: 1)
  • Page 112 SAMSON butterfly valve, linear SAMSON butterfly valve, equal percentage (select characteristic: 3) (select characteristic: 4) Travel/ angle of rotation [%] Travel/ angle of rotation [%] Reference variable [%] Reference variable [%] VETEC rotary plug valve, linear VETEC rotary plug valve, equal percentage...
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  • Page 121: Index

    Index Index Electrical connection ..46, 50 Error messages Accessories ....42 confirming ... . . 77 Application, type of .
  • Page 122 Index substitute calibration (SUB) ..65 Pneumatic connections ..46 Position transmitter ... 13 technical data ... 17 Principle of operation, positioner .
  • Page 123 Index diagnostic functions ..11 Zero calibration ... . 68 EB 8384-6 EN...
  • Page 124 SAMSON AG · MESS- UND REGELTECHNIK Weismüllerstraße 3 · 60314 Frankfurt am Main · Germany Phone: +49 69 4009-0 · Fax: +49 69 4009-1507 EB 8384-6 EN Internet: http://www.samson.de...

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