1.4 Terms and conditions STI S.r.l. guarantees each single product to be free from defects and to conform to current goods specifications. The warranty period is one year from the date of installation by the first user, or eighteen months from the date of shipment to the first user, whichever occurs first.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL ® FasTrak 2.0 DESCRIPTION The FasTrak™ positioner is a high-capacity, high-precision digital-pneumatic valve controller that replaces conventional positioner. The FasTrak™ has several advanced control and diagnostic features. Fig. 1 • Excellent dynamic performance • High precision and high flow positioner.
Natural gas clean and dry as ISO 8573-1 – Class 3 o SUPPLY PRESSURE: 2.5÷6 bar o GAS CONSUMPTION: 1.5 Nm /h at 6 bar _____________________________________________________________________________________ STI S.r.l. – Via Dei Caravaggi 24040 Levate (BG) – ITALY www.imi-critical.com Manual 4028 – rev.06 11/2018 – FT - 6 -...
(*) In the old version the year of manufacturing was indicated by the first two digits of the serial number. For example: ➔ P141968 year of manufacturing 2014. _____________________________________________________________________________________ STI S.r.l. – Via Dei Caravaggi 24040 Levate (BG) – ITALY www.imi-critical.com Manual 4028 – rev.06 11/2018 – FT - 7 -...
• correct operation according to the instructions in this manual; • correct use; • careful maintenance. _____________________________________________________________________________________ STI S.r.l. – Via Dei Caravaggi 24040 Levate (BG) – ITALY www.imi-critical.com Manual 4028 – rev.06 11/2018 – FT - 8 -...
The disposal of this product should be carried out in a way that conforms to the 2007 Weee Directive, and any other locally applicable directions an regulations. _____________________________________________________________________________________ STI S.r.l. – Via Dei Caravaggi 24040 Levate (BG) – ITALY www.imi-critical.com Manual 4028 – rev.06 11/2018 – FT...
When changing electrical connections inside the FT positioner housing, observe ESD handling precautions. The use of a conductive, earthed, wrist strap is recommended. _____________________________________________________________________________________ STI S.r.l. – Via Dei Caravaggi 24040 Levate (BG) – ITALY www.imi-critical.com Manual 4028 – rev.06 11/2018 – FT...
Pressure dew point: maximum value 10 K below operating temperature. o Before using these products with fluids other than air or for non-industrial applications, consult STI. Before connecting the air pipes blow them out to remove dust, splinters and other particles.
Port “A” must be connected to the actuator air chamber. Port “B” must be plugged. Important: to set FT as single acting positioner move plate on FT electronic board to read “single”. STI standard configuration of FT is double acting (see fig. 5 at page 14).
Input signal is used to: • provide power to the positioner; • inform the positioner about the ‘requested position’. _____________________________________________________________________________________ STI S.r.l. – Via Dei Caravaggi 24040 Levate (BG) – ITALY www.imi-critical.com Manual 4028 – rev.06 11/2018 – FT - 13 -...
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Refer to “HART Application guide, HCF-LIT-34” for important information about Intrinsically safe barrier and HART signals. • Analog feedback: Fig. 8 The 4-20mA output must be energized from the loop. _____________________________________________________________________________________ STI S.r.l. – Via Dei Caravaggi 24040 Levate (BG) – ITALY www.imi-critical.com Manual 4028 – rev.06 11/2018 – FT - 14 -...
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100 Kohm. The optocoupler requires an external power source to be energized via J1 pins 1 & 4. Fig. 10 _____________________________________________________________________________________ STI S.r.l. – Via Dei Caravaggi 24040 Levate (BG) – ITALY www.imi-critical.com Manual 4028 – rev.06 11/2018 – FT...
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A dedicated interface cable is needed (STI code 81569). High speed transfer data TTL cable (fig. 11). Fig. 12 _____________________________________________________________________________________ STI S.r.l. – Via Dei Caravaggi 24040 Levate (BG) – ITALY www.imi-critical.com Manual 4028 – rev.06 11/2018 – FT - 16 -...
500V insulation to earth or frame requirement of EN60079-11. This must be taken into account in any installation. For more information see instruction manual 4035 for explosion proof execution. See also dedicated certificate. _____________________________________________________________________________________ STI S.r.l. – Via Dei Caravaggi 24040 Levate (BG) – ITALY www.imi-critical.com Manual 4028 – rev.06 11/2018 – FT - 17 -...
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® FasTrak NOTE How to manage input impedance in case your DCS has limited voltage output: _____________________________________________________________________________________ STI S.r.l. – Via Dei Caravaggi 24040 Levate (BG) – ITALY www.imi-critical.com Manual 4028 – rev.06 11/2018 – FT - 18 -...
If the variable move from 0 to 4095 rotate the FT shaft until the variable is 500 + 250 than lock the connection between FT shaft and linkage. _____________________________________________________________________________________ STI S.r.l. – Via Dei Caravaggi 24040 Levate (BG) – ITALY www.imi-critical.com Manual 4028 – rev.06 11/2018 – FT...
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Now using position sensor adjustment it is possible to drive the valve/actuator to check that both hard limit are in the right position. _____________________________________________________________________________________ STI S.r.l. – Via Dei Caravaggi 24040 Levate (BG) – ITALY www.imi-critical.com Manual 4028 – rev.06 11/2018 – FT...
Hazardous protection Standard location or Ex ia intrinsically safe Max operating pressure Piezovalve 8 bar Fig. 16 _____________________________________________________________________________________ STI S.r.l. – Via Dei Caravaggi 24040 Levate (BG) – ITALY www.imi-critical.com Manual 4028 – rev.06 11/2018 – FT - 21 -...
Basic solution: connect the shield only in one side at J4/3. • Second solution: connect the shield only at one side at earth screw on the FT. _____________________________________________________________________________________ STI S.r.l. – Via Dei Caravaggi 24040 Levate (BG) – ITALY www.imi-critical.com Manual 4028 – rev.06 11/2018 – FT - 22 -...
After the maintenance, close the cover, fully screw “B” screws and then fully screw “A” screws (in order to keep the ingress protection rating) The picture on next page shows all functions of FasTrak™ positioner in display version. _____________________________________________________________________________________ STI S.r.l. – Via Dei Caravaggi 24040 Levate (BG) – ITALY www.imi-critical.com...
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL ® FasTrak _____________________________________________________________________________________ STI S.r.l. – Via Dei Caravaggi 24040 Levate (BG) – ITALY www.imi-critical.com Manual 4028 – rev.06 11/2018 – FT - 24 -...
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