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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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FasTrak
Instruction, installation and
maintenance manual
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STI S.r.l. – Via Dei Caravaggi 15, 24040 Levate (BG) – ITALY
www.imi-critical.com
Manual 4028 – rev.06 11/2018 – FT
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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL ® FasTrak Instruction, installation and maintenance manual _____________________________________________________________________________________ STI S.r.l. – Via Dei Caravaggi 15, 24040 Levate (BG) – ITALY www.imi-critical.com Manual 4028 – rev.06 11/2018 – FT - 1 -...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    8.6 Explosion proof (display and push buttons version) See also addendum: • 4044 – FT Software • 4035 – Field barrier (ID) _____________________________________________________________________________________ STI S.r.l. – Via Dei Caravaggi 15, 24040 Levate (BG) – ITALY www.imi-critical.com Manual 4028 – rev.06 11/2018 – FT - 2 -...
  • Page 3: General Information

    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.
  • Page 4: Description

    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.
  • Page 5: Specifications For Intrinsically Safe Execution

    SENSITIVITY: ±0.1% 316 STAINLESS STEEL CASE o LINEARITY: ±0.3% *See selection guide for options / certifications available _____________________________________________________________________________________ STI S.r.l. – Via Dei Caravaggi 15, 24040 Levate (BG) – ITALY www.imi-critical.com Manual 4028 – rev.06 11/2018 – FT - 5 -...
  • Page 6: Specifications For Explosion Proof Execution

    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 -...
  • Page 7: Manufacturer's Identification

    (*) 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 -...
  • Page 8: General Safety Instruction

    • 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 -...
  • Page 9: Device Safety Instruction

    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...
  • Page 10: Special Instructions For Ft Positioner Intrinsically Safe

    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...
  • Page 11: Pneumatic Safety

    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.
  • Page 12: Installation

    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).
  • Page 13: Electrical Connections

    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 -...
  • Page 14 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 -...
  • Page 15 100 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...
  • Page 16 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 -...
  • Page 17: Explosion Proof

    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 -...
  • Page 18 ® 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 -...
  • Page 19: Mechanical Feedback Linkage Mounting

    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...
  • Page 20 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...
  • Page 21: Fail Freeze Option

    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 -...
  • Page 22: Fastrak With Remote Sensor

    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 -...
  • Page 23: Display Interface And Push Buttons Option

    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...
  • Page 24 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 -...
  • Page 25: Dimensions

    ® FasTrak 8.0 DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS 8.1 Intrinsically safe (aluminum case) 8.2 Intrinsically safe (stainless steel 316 case) _____________________________________________________________________________________ STI S.r.l. – Via Dei Caravaggi 24040 Levate (BG) – ITALY www.imi-critical.com Manual 4028 – rev.06 11/2018 – FT - 25 -...
  • Page 26: Intrinsically Safe (Display And Push Buttons Version)

    INSTRUCTION MANUAL ® FasTrak 8.3 Intrinsically safe (display and push buttons version) _____________________________________________________________________________________ STI S.r.l. – Via Dei Caravaggi 24040 Levate (BG) – ITALY www.imi-critical.com Manual 4028 – rev.06 11/2018 – FT - 26 -...
  • Page 27: Explosion Proof (Aluminum Case)

    INSTRUCTION MANUAL ® FasTrak 8.4 Explosion proof (aluminum case) _____________________________________________________________________________________ STI S.r.l. – Via Dei Caravaggi 24040 Levate (BG) – ITALY www.imi-critical.com Manual 4028 – rev.06 11/2018 – FT - 27 -...
  • Page 28: Explosion Proof (Stainless Steel 316 Case)

    INSTRUCTION MANUAL ® FasTrak 8.5 Explosion proof (stainless steel 316 case) _____________________________________________________________________________________ STI S.r.l. – Via Dei Caravaggi 24040 Levate (BG) – ITALY www.imi-critical.com Manual 4028 – rev.06 11/2018 – FT - 28 -...
  • Page 29: Explosion Proof (Display And Push Buttons Version)

    Information in this manual is protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this manual and relevant mentioned and/or enclosed documentation may be reproduced without written authorization by STI S.r.l. STI S.r.l. is not responsible for possible damage to people, equipment or data which might arise from incorrect use of the product to which the manual is referred.

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