Electrical connection
(circular plug-in connector)
Pilot air port (label: 1)
Exhaust air port (label: 3)
Connection housing
Transparent cap removed:
LED 1
LED 2
Communications
interface
Pressure limiting valve
(for protection against too
high internal pressure in
case of error)
Fig. 2:
Structure 2
The position of the actuator is regulated according to the position
set-point value. The nominal position value is specified by an
external standard signal.
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Key 1
DIP Switches
Key 2
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Type 8696
System description
5.2
Model for control of third-party
devices
A special model enables the positioner Type 8696 to be attached
to third-party devices.
This model has a different pneumatic connection housing so
that the pilot air ports can be connected to the outside of the
actuator.
Fig. 3:
Model for third-party devices
NOTE!
Damage or malfunction due to ingress of dirt and moisture.
▶ To comply with protection class IP65 / IP67, connect the
pilot air outlet (only for CFA or CFB) which is not required to
the free pilot air port of the third-party device or seal with a
plug.
Electrical connection
(circular plug-in connector)
Exhaust air port
(label: 3)
Fastening screws (2 x)
Pilot air port
(label: 1)
Pilot air outlet 2
1
Pilot air outlet 2
2
Connection housing
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