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

Samson 3730-1 Mounting And Operating Instructions

Electropneumatic positioner
Hide thumbs Also See for 3730-1:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

See also: Instruction and Installation Manual , Quick Manual
EB 8384-1 EN (1300-1610)
Translation of original instructions
Old design
New design
Type 3730-1 Electropneumatic Positioner
Firmware version 2.22
Edition February 2018

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the 3730-1 and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel

Related Manuals for Samson 3730-1

Summary of Contents for Samson 3730-1

  • Page 1 EB 8384-1 EN (1300-1610) Translation of original instructions Old design New design Type 3730-1 Electropneumatic Positioner Firmware version 2.22 Edition February 2018...
  • Page 2 Î For the safe and proper use of these instructions, read them carefully and keep them for later reference. Î If you have any questions about these instructions, contact SAMSON‘s After-sales Service Department (aftersalesservice@samson.de). The mounting and operating instructions for the devices are included in the scope of delivery.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety instructions and measures ..............6 Notes on possible severe personal injury ............9 Notes on possible personal injury ..............9 Notes on possible property damage ..............10 Markings on the device ................11 Nameplate ....................11 Article code ....................12 Firmware versions ..................13 Design and principle of operation ..............14 Mounting versions ..................16 Device overview and operating controls ............16 Accessories ....................17...
  • Page 4 Contents 5.11 Air purging function for single-acting actuators ..........62 5.12 Pneumatic connections..................64 5.13 Connecting the supply air ................65 5.13.1 Signal pressure connection ................65 5.13.2 Signal pressure gauges ................65 5.13.3 Supply pressure ...................65 5.13.4 Signal pressure (output) ................66 5.14 Electrical connections ...................66 5.14.1 Connecting the electrical power ..............69 5.14.2...
  • Page 5 Contents EB 8384-1 EN...

  • Page 6: Safety Instructions And Measures

    In case operators intend to use the positioner in other applications or conditions than specified, contact SAMSON. SAMSON does not assume any liability for damage resulting from the failure to use the de- vice for its intended purpose or for damage caused by external forces or any other external factors.
  • Page 7 Î Check with the plant operator for details on further protective equipment. Revisions and other modifications Revisions, conversions or other modifications of the product are not authorized by SAMSON. They are performed at the user's own risk and may lead to safety hazards, for example. Fur- thermore, the product may no longer meet the requirements for its intended use.
  • Page 8 Safety instructions and measures − Servicing explosion-protected devices If a part of the device on which the explosion protection is based needs to be serviced, the device must not be put back into operation until a qualified inspector has assessed it according to explosion protection requirements, has issued an inspection certificate, or given the device a mark of conformity. Inspection by a qualified inspector is not required if the manufacturer performed a routine test on the device before putting it back into op- eration.

  • Page 9: Notes On Possible Severe Personal Injury

    Safety instructions and measures Referenced documentation The following documents apply in addition to these mounting and operating instructions: − The mounting and operating instructions of the components on which the positioner is mounted (valve, actuator, valve accessories, etc.). 1.1 Notes on possible severe personal injury DANGER Risk of fatal injury due to the formation of an explosive atmosphere.

  • Page 10: Notes On Possible Property Damage

    Safety instructions and measures 1.3 Notes on possible property damage NOTICE Risk of damage to the positioner due to incorrect mounting position. Î Do not mount the positioner with the back of the device facing upward. Î Do not seal or restrict the vent opening when the device is installed on site. Risk of malfunction due to incorrect sequence during start-up.

  • Page 11: Markings On The Device

    Markings on the device 2 Markings on the device 2.1 Nameplate Explosion-protected version Version without explosion protection SAMSON 3730 - 1 SAMSON 3730 - 1 Positioner Positioner Supply Supply Input Limit switch, inductive Limit switches, software Input See technical data for ambient temperature...

  • Page 12: Article Code

    Safety instructions and measures 2.2 Article code Positioner Type 3730-1 x x 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 x 0 0 x 0 0 0 With LCD and autotune, 4 to 20 mA set point, two software limit contacts Explosion protection Without ATEX: II 2G Ex ia IIC T6..T4 Gb; II 2D Ex ia IIIC T80°C Db FM/CSA: Class I, Zone 0 AEx ia IIC; Class I, II, III, Div.1, Groups A–G; Class I, Div.2, Groups A–D; Class II, Div.2, Groups F, G/ Ex ia IIC T6; Class I, Zone 0; Class II, Groups E–G; Ex nA II T6; Class I, Zone 2; Class I, Div.2, Groups A–D; Class II, Div.2, Groups E–G ATEX: II 2D Ex tb IIIC T80°C Db ATEX: II 3G Ex nA II T6 Gc; II 3D Ex tc IIIC T80°Dc Option: Inductive limit contact...

  • Page 13: Firmware Versions

    Safety instructions and measures 2.3 Firmware versions These Mounting and Operating Instructions are valid for firmware versions 2.20 to 2.29. The revisions listed in the table apply to firmware version 2.02 and higher. Table 1: Firmware revisions 2.02 (old) 2.10 (new) New Reset function in Code P0. See section 11.3. New Manual mode function in Code P14. See section 11.3. 2.10 (old) 2.11 (new) Internal revisions 2.11 (old) 2.12 (new) Internal revisions 2.12 (old) 2.20 (new) • Parameter change: Nominal range (P4) •...

  • Page 14: Design And Principle Of Operation

    The positioner is designed depending on the pressure regulator (8). An intermediate which accessories are selected either for di- flow regulator (9) with fixed settings is used rect attachment to SAMSON Type 3277 Ac- to purge the positioner and, at the same tuators or for attachment to actuators ac- time, guarantees trouble-free operation of cording to NAMUR (IEC 60534-6).
  • Page 15 Design and principle of operation 1 Control valve 7 Air capacity booster 2 Travel sensor 8 Pressure regulator 3 PD controller 9 Flow regulator 4 A/D converter 10 Volume restriction 5 Microcontroller 11 Limit contacts 6 i/p converter 12 Display 13 Inductive limit contact (optional) Fig. 1: Functional diagram...

  • Page 16: Mounting Versions

    Design and principle of operation 3.1 Mounting versions 3.2 Device overview and oper- ating controls The Type 3730-1 Positioner is suitable for the following types of attachment using the cor- See section 6 on page 70. responding accessories (see section 3.3): − Direct attachment to Type 3277 Actuator (see section 5.3): The positioner is mounted on the yoke. The signal pres- sure is connected to the actuator over a connection block: internally over a hole in the valve yoke for "actuator stem ex-...

  • Page 17: Accessories

    Design and principle of operation 3.3 Accessories Table 2: General accessories Designation Order no. Reversing amplifier for double-acting actuators Type 3710 Black plastic (6 to 12 mm clamping range) 8808-1011 Blue plastic (6 to 12 mm clamping range) 8808-1012 Cable gland M20x1.5 Nickel-plated brass (6 to 12 mm clamping range) 1890-4875 Nickel-plated brass (10 to 14 mm clamping range) 1992-8395 Stainless steel 1.4305 (8 to 14.5 mm clamping range) 8808-0160 Powder-coated aluminum 0310-2149 Adapter M20x1.5 to ½ NPT Stainless steel 1400-7114 0510-0522 0510-0510 Lever 0510-0511 0510-0512 0510-0525 Retrofit kit for inductive limit switch 1 x SJ2-SN 1402-1771...
  • Page 18 Design and principle of operation Table 4: Direct attachment to Type 3277 (see section 5.3.2) Mounting parts/accessories Order no. Standard version for actuators 175, 240, 350, 355, 700, 750 cm² 1400-7453 Version compatible with paint for actuators 175, 240, 350, 355, 700, 750 cm² 1402-0941 G ¼ 1400-8819 Connection block with seals and screw ¼ NPT 1400-8820 Stainless steel/brass 1402-0938 Pressure gauge mounting kit up to max. 6 bar (output/supply) Stainless steel/stainless steel 1402-0939 Piping with screw fittings...
  • Page 19 Table 6: Attachment according to VDI/VDE 3847-1 (see section 5.5) Mounting parts Order no. VDI/VDE 3847 interface adapter 1402-0257 ISO 228/1-G ¼ 1402-0268 Aluminum ¼-18 NPT 1402-0269 Connecting plate, including connection for air purging of actuator spring chamber ISO 228/1-G ¼ 1402-0270 Stainless steel ¼-18 NPT 1402-0271 Mounting kit for attachment to SAMSON Type 3277 Actuator with 175 to 750 cm² 1402-0868 Mounting kit for attachment to SAMSON Type 3271 Actuator or non-SAMSON actuators 1402-0869 Travel pick-off for valve travel up to 100 mm 1402-0177 Travel pick-off for 100 to 200 mm valve travel (SAMSON Type 3271 Actuator only) 1402-0178 EB 8384-1 EN...
  • Page 20 Size AA1 to AA4, version with CrNiMo steel bracket 1400-7448 Size AA1 to AA4, heavy-duty version 1400-9244 Size AA5, heavy-duty version (e.g. Air Torque 10 000) 1400-9542 Bracket surface corresponds to fixing level 2, heavy-duty version 1400-9526 1400-8815 Attachment for rotary actuators with max. 180° opening angle, fixing level 2 1400-9837 Attachment to SAMSON Type 3278 with 160/320 cm², CrNiMo steel bracket 1400-7614 Attachment to SAMSON Type 3278 with 160 cm² and to VETEC Type S160, Type R and Type M, 1400-9245 heavy-duty version Attachment to SAMSON Type 3278 with 320 cm² and to VETEC Type S320, heavy-duty version 1400-5891 1400-9526 Attachment to Camflex II 1400-9120 G ¼...

  • Page 21: Travel Tables

    [cm²] [mm] Travel [mm] 5.0 to 16.0 120/175/240/350 7.0 to 22.0 355/700/750 10.0 to 32.0 Table 10: Attachment according to IEC 60534-6 (NAMUR) SAMSON valves with Type 3271 Actuator Other valves/actuators Actuator area Rated travel Min. travel Max. travel Assigned pin [cm²] [mm] [mm]...

  • Page 22: Technical Data

    Design and principle of operation 3.5 Technical data Table 12: Type 3730-1 Electropneumatic Positioner Type 3730-1 Positioner The technical data for the explosion-protected devices may be restricted by the limits specified in the test certificates. Direct attachment to Type 3277: 3.6 to 30 mm Rated travel...
  • Page 23 Design and principle of operation Type 3730-1 Positioner The technical data for the explosion-protected devices may be restricted by the limits specified in the test certificates. Complying with EN 61000-6-2, EN 61000-6-3, EN 61326-1 and NAMUR Electromagnetic compatibility Recommendation NE 21 One M20x1.5 cable gland for 6 to 12 mm clamping range Electrical connections Second M20x1.5 threaded connection additionally available...
  • Page 24 Design and principle of operation Table 13: Explosion protection certificates Type Certification Type of protection/comments Number ZETC/14/2018 0Ex ia IIC T6X STCC Date 2018-04-27 2Ex s II T6 X Valid until 2021-04-26 Number PTB 04 ATEX 2033 II 2G Ex ia IIC T6..T4 Gb; II 2D Ex ia IIIC T80°C Db Date 2017-01-24 A/P/HQ/ Number MH/144/6238 CCoE Ex ia IIC T6 Date 2014-07-01 Valid until 2019-12-31 Number RU C-DE.AA87.B.01278 1 Ex ia IIC T6/T5/T4 Gb X...
  • Page 25 Design and principle of operation Type Certification Type of protection/comments Number PTB 04 ATEX 2114 X II 3G Ex nA II T6 Gc; II 3D Ex tc IIIC T80°Dc Date 2017-01-26 Number RU C DE.08.B.00113 2 Ex nA IIC T6/T5/T4 Gc X Date 2018-11-30 2 Ex ic IIC T6/T5/T4 Gc X Ex tc IIIC T80°C Dc X Valid until 2023-11-30 Number IECEx PTB 06.0055X Ex nA IIC T6...T4 Gc; IECEx Ex tc IIIC T80°C Dc Date 2017-01-26 Number GYJ14.1110X Ex ic IIC T4~T6 Gc; NEPSI Date 2014-05-08 Ex nA IIC T4~T6 Gc Valid until...

  • Page 26: Dimensions In Mm

    Design and principle of operation 3.6 Dimensions in mm Attachment according to IEC 60534-6 Connecting plate Pressure gauge bracket Direct attachment EB 8384-1 EN...
  • Page 27 Design and principle of operation Attachment according to VDI/ VDE 3847-1 onto Type 3277 Actuator Lever (see page 30) Attachment according to VDI/ VDE 3847 to a NAMUR rib EB 8384-1 EN...
  • Page 28 Design and principle of operation Attachment according to VDI/VDE 3847-2 with single-acting actuator Attachment according to VDI/VDE 3847-2 with double-acting actuator For attachment using intermediate plate EB 8384-1 EN...
  • Page 29 Design and principle of operation Attachment to rotary actuators according to VDI/VDE 3845 Heavy-duty version Reversing amplifier  1) Ø101 Light version Reversing amplifier  1) Reversing amplifier − Type 3710 (see drawing of heavy-duty version for dimensions) − 1079-1118/1079-1119, no longer available (see drawing of light version for dimensions) EB 8384-1 EN...

  • Page 30: Fixing Levels According To Vdi/Vde 3845 (September 2010)

    Design and principle of operation Lever Lever 17 mm 25 mm 33 mm 25 mm 50 mm 66 mm 70 mm 100 mm 116 mm 100 mm 200 mm 216 mm 200 mm 300 mm 316 mm 3.7 Fixing levels according to VDI/VDE 3845 (September 2010) Fixing level 2 (bracket surface) Fixing level 1 (actuator surface) Actuator Dimensions in mm Size...

  • Page 31: Measures For Preparation

    1. Check the scope of delivery. Compare storage. the shipment received with the delivery − Observe storage instructions. note. − Contact SAMSON in case of different stor- 2. Check the shipment for transportation age conditions or long storage periods. damage. Report any transportation dam- age.

  • Page 32: Mounting And Start-Up

    Mounting and start-up 5 Mounting and start-up 5.2 Lever and pin position The positioner is adapted to the actuator and NOTICE to the rated travel by the lever on the back of Risk of malfunction due to incorrect sequence the positioner and the pin inserted into the of mounting, installation and start-up.
  • Page 33 Mounting and start-up Vent opening Fig. 2: Vent opening (back of the positioner) Fig. 3: Permissible mounting Fig. 4: M lever with pin position 35 positions Lever Disk spring Follower pin Fig. 5: Mounting the lever and follower pin EB 8384-1 EN...

  • Page 34: Direct Attachment

    Mounting and start-up 5.3 Direct attachment towards the signal pressure connection. Make sure that the gasket (14) points to- 5.3.1 Type 3277-5 Actuator wards the actuator yoke. 7. 15 mm travel: Keep the follower pin (2) Î Required mounting parts and accesso- on the M lever (1) on the back of the po- ries: Table 3 on page 17.
  • Page 35 Mounting and start-up Symbols Lever Switchover plate (9) Actuator stem Disk spring extends Follower pin Follower clamp Left attachment Right attachment Screw plug Stopper Connecting plate Actuator stem Seals retracts Pressure gauge bracket Pressure gauge mounting Signal pressure Switchover plate input for left Signal pressure (actuator)

  • Page 36: Type 3277 Actuator

    Mounting and start-up the bottom when the control valve is in- 4. Insert formed seal (15) into the groove of stalled to allow any condensed water the positioner housing. that collects to drain off. 5. Place positioner on the cover plate in such a manner that the follower pin (2) 5.3.2 Type 3277 Actuator...
  • Page 37 Mounting and start-up Lever Connection block 1.1 Nut 12.1 Screw 1.2 Disk spring 12.2 Stopper or connection for external piping Follower pin 10 14 Switch plate Follower clamp Gasket Cover plate Formed seal Cover 11 11.1 Gasket 11.1 Vent plug M lever Cut-out of cover plate (10)

  • Page 38: Attachment According To Iec 60534-6

    Mounting and start-up 5.4 Attachment according to aligned with the NAMUR bracket at mid valve travel). IEC 60534-6 3. Mount connecting plate (6) or pressure Î Required mounting parts and accesso- gauge bracket (7) with pressure gauges ries: Table 5 on page 19. on the positioner, making sure the two Î...
  • Page 39 Mounting and start-up Attachment to rod-type yoke: rods with 20 to 35 mm diameter Attachment to NAMUR rib Additional bracket for actuators with 2800 cm² and travel ≥60 mm XL and L lever Lever 14.1 Disk spring Follower pin Follower plate Follower plate Connecting plate Seals Pressure gauge bracket Pressure gauge mounting Stem connector Bracket NAMUR bracket Screw...

  • Page 40: Attachment According To Vdi/Vde 3847-1

    Mounting and start-up 5.5 Attachment according to 1. Place follower clamp (3) on the actuator stem, align it and screw tight so that the VDI/VDE 3847-1 mounting screw is located in the groove Î Refer to Fig. 9 of the actuator stem. The following positioners with air purging of 2.
  • Page 41 Mounting and start-up 13.1 17.2 18 17.1 18.1 11.1 12.1 Exh. Lever 6.2 6.1 Disk spring Follower pin Follower clamp 12.1 Seal Screw plug Adapter block Stopper 13.1 Screws Adapter bracket Turnboard Screws 17.1 Formed seal Formed seal 17.2 Screws Screws Blank plate Cover...
  • Page 42 Mounting and start-up 10. Insert the vent plug (11.1) into the Exh. Note connection. A solenoid valve can also be mounted in 11. For fail-safe action "actuator stem ex- place of the blank plate (18). The orientation tends", seal the Y1 port with a blanking of the turnboard (17) determines the mount- plug.
  • Page 43 Mounting and start-up Attachment to NAMUR rib (see Fig. 11) on the rod and position the formed plate (15) on the opposite side. Use the nuts Î Required mounting parts and accesso- and toothed lock washers to fasten the ries: Table 6 on page 19 formed plate onto the studs. Align the Î...
  • Page 44 Mounting and start-up 6. Insert the formed seal (17.1) into the nection of the actuator. Seal the Y2 port turnboard (17) and mount the turnboard with a blanking plug. to the adapter block (13) using the For double-acting actuators and actua- screws (17.2). tors with air purging, connect the Y2 7.
  • Page 45 Mounting and start-up 13.1 17.1 17.2 18.1 Exh. 14.1 Lever Disk spring Follower pin Follower plate Follower plate 13.1 Screws Screw plug Bolt 6.2 6.1 Stopper 14.1 Screws Adapter bracket Formed plate Screws Bracket Formed seal Turnboard Screws 17.1 Formed seal NAMUR connection 17.2 Screws block...
  • Page 46 Mounting and start-up EB 8384-1 EN...

  • Page 47: Attachment According To Vdi/Vde 3847-2

    Mounting and start-up 5.6 Attachment according to VDI/VDE 3847-2 Attachment according to VDI/VDE 3847-2 for PFEIFFER SRP (single-acting) and DAP (double-acting) rotary actuators in sizes 60 to 1200 with NAMUR interface and air purging of the actuator's spring chamber al- lows the direct attachment of the positioner without additional piping.

  • Page 48: Version For Single-Acting Actuator

    Mounting and start-up 5.6.1 Version for single-acting actuator Mounting onto a PFEIFFER Type 31a (edi- tion 2020+) SRP Rotary Actuator Î Refer to Fig. 14. 1. Fasten the adapter block (1) to the actua- tor's NAMUR interface using the four fastening screws (2). Î Make sure that the seals are correctly seated.
  • Page 49 Mounting and start-up 1 Adapter block 2 Fastening screws 3 Follower wheel 4 Adapter bracket 5 Fastening screws 6 Fastening screws Fig. 14: Mounting on a single-acting actuator EB 8384-1 EN...

  • Page 50: Version For Double-Acting Actuator

    Mounting and start-up 5.6.2 Version for double- ings (8) and terminal plate (9) onto the adapter bracket using the associated fas- acting actuator tening screws (10). A reversing amplifier must be additionally Î Make sure that the seals are correctly mounted for applications with double-acting seated.
  • Page 51 Mounting and start-up 1 Adapter block 2 Fastening screws 3 Follower wheel 4 Adapter bracket 5 Fastening screws 6 Fastening screws 7 Reversing amplifier 8 Guide bushings 9 Terminal plate 10 Fastening screws Fig. 16: Mounting on a double-acting actuator or single-acting actuator with partial stroke testing EB 8384-1 EN...
  • Page 52 Mounting and start-up Intermediate plate for AA4 interface Mounting a solenoid valve Î Refer to Fig. 17. Î Refer to Fig. 18. An intermediate plate (1) must be mounted A solenoid valve can also be mounted in between the adapter block and adapter place of the blank plate (18). The orientation bracket for PFEIFFER SRP and DAP rotary ac- of the turnboard (17) determines the mount- tuators in sizes 900 and 1200 with AA4 in-...
  • Page 53 Mounting and start-up 12 Dummy plate 13 Solenoid valve 14 Turnboard Fig. 18: Mounting a solenoid valve EB 8384-1 EN...

  • Page 54: Attachment To Type 3510 Micro-Flow Valve

    M8 screws Prior to attaching the positioner to the (11.1) directly into the holes on the yoke. SAMSON Type 3278 Rotary Actuator, 5. Fasten the bracket (10) to the hex bar mount the associated adapter (5) to the free (11) using the hex screw (10.1), washer...
  • Page 55 Mounting and start-up 12.1 11.1 10.1 Lever Disk spring NOTICE Follower pin Follower plate Only use the connecting plate (6) Connecting plate included in the accessories to connect Seals supply and output. Pressure gauge bracket Never screw threaded parts directly Pressure gauge into housing.

  • Page 56: Heavy-Duty Version

    Mounting and start-up matches the direction of rotation when 6. Unscrew the standard follower pin (2) the valve is in its closed position. from the positioner's M lever (1). Use the metal follower pin (Ø 5 mm) included in 3. Fasten the coupling wheel (4) and follow- the mounting kit and screw tight into the er clamp (3) tightly onto the actuator hole for pin position 90°.
  • Page 57 Mounting and start-up (7, 8) 10.1 NOTICE 80 mm Only use the connecting plate (6) included in the accessories to connect 130 mm supply and output. Never screw threaded parts directly into housing. Slot Legend for Fig. 20 and Fig. 21 Control valve opens counterclockwise Lever Control valve opens clockwise Disk spring...
  • Page 58 Mounting and start-up 2. For SAMSON Type 3278 and VETEC 5. Unscrew the standard follower pin (2) S160 Rotary Actuators, screw the adapt- from the positioner's M lever (1). er (5) onto the free end of the shaft or Attach the follower pin (Ø5 mm) includ- place adapter (5.1) onto the shaft of the ed in the mounting kit to pin position VETEC R Actuator.
  • Page 59 Spacer Actuator shaft or adapter Adapter 10.1 10.1 Attachment according to VDI/VDE 3845 SAMSON Type 3278 (Sept. 2010) Fixing level 1, AA1 to AA4 VETEC S160, VETEC R size, see section 3.7 Fig. 23: Attachment to rotary actuators (heavy-duty version) EB 8384-1 EN...

  • Page 60: Reversing Amplifier For Double-Acting Actuators

    (1079-1118 or 1079- 1119) For the use with double-acting actuators, the positioner must be fitted with a reversing am- Î Refer to Fig. 24. plifier: 1. Mount the connecting plate (6) from the Î SAMSON Type 3710 Reversing Amplifier accessories in Table 11 to the positioner. EB 8392   Make sure that both O-rings (6.1) are Î If a different reversing amplifier (item no. seated correctly. 1079-1118 or 1079-1119) is used, 2.
  • Page 61 Mounting and start-up From the positioner Output 38 Supply 9 Control signals to the actuator Reversing amplifier 1.1 Special screws 1.2 Gasket 1.3 Special nuts 1.4 Rubber seal 1.5 Stopper 1.6 Filter Connecting plate 6.1 O-rings 6.2 Screws Fig. 24: Mounting a reversing amplifier (1079-1118 or 1079-1119) EB 8384-1 EN...

  • Page 62: Attaching Positioners With Stainless Steel Housings

    Mounting and start-up Pressure gauge attachment Direct attachment All mounting kits from Table 3 and Table 4 The mounting sequence shown in Fig. 24 re- can be used. The connection block is not re- mains unchanged. Screw a pressure gauge quired. The stainless steel version of the bracket onto the connections A and Z. pneumatic connecting plate routes the air in- Pressure gauge G ¼...
  • Page 63 Mounting and start-up Direct attachment to Type 3277, 175 to Note 750 cm² The adapter uses one of the M20x1.5 con- FA: Remove the stopper (12.2, Fig. 7) at the nections in the housing which means only connection block and make a pneumatic one cable gland can be installed. connection to the spring chamber on the vented side.

  • Page 64: Pneumatic Connections

    Mounting and start-up 5.12 Pneumatic connections WARNING Risk of injury by possible movement of ex- posed parts (positioner, actuator or valve) after connecting the signal pressure. Do not touch or block exposed moving parts. NOTICE Output 38 Supply 9 Incorrect connection of the supply air will damage the positioner and will lead to mal- Output 38 Supply 9...

  • Page 65: Connecting The Supply Air

    Mounting and start-up 5.13 Connecting the supply air Î For "actuator stem extends" fail-safe ac- tion: connect the signal pressure to the connection on the bottom of the actuator. NOTICE Rotary actuators (heavy-duty version) Risk of malfunction due to incorrect sequence of mounting, installation and start-up.

  • Page 66: Signal Pressure (Output)

    Mounting and start-up For tight-closing valves, the maximum signal DANGER pressure pst is roughly estimated as fol- Risk of fatal injury due to the formation of lows: an explosive atmosphere. d² · π · ∆p The following regulations apply to installation = F + [bar] 4 ·...
  • Page 67 Mounting and start-up Selecting cables and wires − Positioners with type of protection Ex nA or Ex tc can be used with a closed cover Observe Clause 12 of EN 60079-14 for in- (no window) or or with a cover with win- stallation of the intrinsically safe circuits. dow. Clause 12.2.2.7 applies when running multi- − The Types 3730-11, 3730-15 and 3730- core cables or wires with more than one in- 18 Positioners are 100 % identical in de- trinsically safe circuit.
  • Page 68 Mounting and start-up Cable entry NOTICE Cable entry with M20x1.5 cable gland, 6 to Malfunctioning of the positioner! 12 mm clamping range. The set point must not fall below 3.7 mA There is a second M20x1.5 threaded hole in while the positioner is running. the housing that can be used for additional connection, when required.

  • Page 69: Connecting The Electrical Power

    Mounting and start-up 5.14.1 Connecting the electrical 5.14.2 Switching amplifier power according to EN 60947- NOTICE For operation of the limit contacts, switching Risk of malfunction due to incorrect sequence amplifiers must be connected in the output of mounting, installation and start-up. circuit. They must comply with the limit val- Keep the following sequence.

  • Page 70: Operation

    Fig. 27: Operating controls of Type 3730-1 Positioner The rotary pushbutton is mainly used to operate the positioner. To adapt the air capacity, the volume restriction must be adjusted. 6.1 Rotary pushbutton turns to the status indication mode. Turn...

  • Page 71: Volume Restriction Q

    Operating the positioner 6.2 Volume restriction Q 7 Operating the positioner The volume restriction serves to adapt the air NOTICE output capacity to the size of the actuator. Depending on the air passage at the actua- Risk of malfunction due to incorrect sequence tor, two fixed settings are available (see sec- of mounting, installation and start-up.

  • Page 72: Adjusting The Volume Restriction Q

    (MAX). 4. Press to confirm. The position of volume restriction Q also de- pends on how the signal pressure is routed at the actuator in SAMSON actuators: 'SIDE' inscription For actuators with a signal pressure – connection at the side, e.g.

  • Page 73: Determining The Fail-Safe Position

    Operating the positioner 7.3 Determining the fail-safe 7.4 Setting other parameters position Table 14 lists all the parameter codes and their default settings. If you want to change − AIR TO OPEN (ATO) applies to a valve the default setting of a parameter, proceed as opening as the signal pressure increases. described previously.
  • Page 74 Operating the positioner Table 14: Parameter codes Codes marked by an asterisk (*) indicate that the positioner needs to be re-initialized afterwards [...] Default settings Status reading Set point cutoff increase [OFF] Limit value A1 switching threshold Reading direction [2 %] Limit value A2 switching threshold Fail-safe position [ATO]/ATO [98 %] Pin position [35] Reading of set point w Nominal range [MAX]...

  • Page 75: Initializing The Positioner

    Operating the positioner 7.5 Initializing the positioner MAX is the default setting for the nominal range (Code P4). During the initialization process, the positioner determines the travel/ WARNING rotational angle of the closing element from Risk of injury by exposed moving parts on the CLOSED position as far as it will go in the positioner, actuator or valve.

  • Page 76: Zero Calibration

    Operating the positioner Initialization successfully completed, positioner runs in closed-loop operation After a successful initialization, the posi- 1. Turn until Code P16 appears. tioner runs in closed-loop operation indi- 2. Press and hold for six seconds. cated by the closed-loop operation icon Reading: 6-5-4-3-2-1- and control position in % predetermined Zero calibration starts, the display by the set point on the display.

  • Page 77: Manual Mode

    Operating the positioner In Code P18 Note 1. Turn until Code P18 appears. The Manual mode function can only be exit- ed as described. The positioner does not au- 2. Press and hold for six seconds. tomatically exit this function after three min- Reading: 6-5-4-3-2-1- utes and return to the display showing the status indication.

  • Page 78: Servicing

    Supply air pressure reducing stations Note The positioner was checked by SAMSON The maintenance instructions of any up- before it left the factory. stream supply air pressure reducing stations − The product warranty becomes void if must be observed.

  • Page 79: Malfunctions

    Malfunctions 9 Malfunctions Reset error codes The E0 and E8 error codes can be reset as In case of a fault, the fault indication icon follows: appears at the bottom of the display. past Code P0 or P21. The respective Turn error code E0 to E15 together with ERR ap- pear on the display.

  • Page 80: Decommissioning And Removal

    Decommissioning and removal 10 Decommissioning and remov- 3. To remove the positioner, loosen the three fastening screws on the positioner. 10.3 Disposal DANGER Î Observe local, national and internation- Risk of fatal injury due to ineffective explo- al refuse regulations. sion protection.

  • Page 81: Appendix

    Contact SAMSON's After-sales Service de- The latest certificates are available on the partment for support concerning service or Internet at www.samson.de > Product repair work or when malfunctions or defects selector > Valve accessories > Type 3730-1 arise. > Downloads > Certificates E-mail You can reach the After-sales Service De- partment at aftersalesservice@samson. Addresses of SAMSON AG and its subsid-...

  • Page 82: Code List

    Appendix 11.3 Code list Note − Values in square brackets [ ] are default settings. − Codes marked by an asterisk (*) indicate that the positioner needs to be re-initialized after- wards Code Reading/values Description Status reading with The reading indicates the valve position or angle of rotation in % basic information when the positioner is initialized.
  • Page 83 Characteristic selection: 0, 1, 2 for globe valves, 0 to 8 0 to 8 with rotary actuators (P3 = 90°) 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 84 Appendix Code Reading/values Description Info w Initialized Indicates the internally adjusted set point in the positioner (adjust- ed set point in 0 to 100 % according to the settings in P6 and P7). Press to display external set point (applied set point in 0 to 100 % according to the 4-20 mA signal). Not initialized Displays external set point in 0 to 100 % according to the 4-20 mA signal. Start initialization Press to cancel the initialization process.

  • Page 85: Error Codes

    Appendix 11.3.1 Error codes Error codes Zero error Only with tight-closing function P10 (set point cutoff decrease set to ON). The zero point has shifted by more than 5 % compared to initializa- tion. Error can occur when the positioner's attachment position is shifted or when the valve trim is worn, particularly with soft-sealed plugs.
  • Page 86 Wrong pin position, wrong lever, wrong attachment direction when upper limit NAMUR attachment is used. Recommended action Check positioner mounting and re-initialize the positioner. Internal error Switch off positioner and wait ten seconds before switching it on again. If the error reappears, return positioner to SAMSON AG for repair. Device error (internal) Return positioner to SAMSON AG for repair. E14 Data error Reset positioner (P18). Reconfigure and re-initialize the positioner.
  • Page 87 EB 8384-1 EN...
  • Page 88 EB 8384-1 EN...
  • Page 89 EB 8384-1 EN...
  • Page 90 EB 8384-1 EN...
  • Page 91 EB 8384-1 EN...
  • Page 92 EB 8384-1 EN...
  • Page 93 EB 8384-1 EN...
  • Page 94 EB 8384-1 EN...
  • Page 95 EB 8384-1 EN...
  • Page 96 EB 8384-1 EN...
  • Page 97 Addendum Page 1 ,QVWDOODWLRQ 0DQXDO IRU DSSDUDWXV FHUWLILHG E\ &6$ IRU XVH LQ KD]DUGRXV ORFDWLRQV (OHFWULFDO UDWLQJ RI LQWULQVLFDOO\ VDIH DSSDUDWXV DQG DSSDUDWXV IRU LQVWDOODWLRQ LQ KD]DUGRXV ORFDWLRQV 7DEOH 0D[LPXP YDOXHV ,QGXFWLYH /LPLW VZLWFKHV &RQWURO VLJQDO OLPLW VZLWFK VRIWZDUH W\SH 6- 2 and 3 &LUFXLW 1R 7HUPLQDO 1R...
  • Page 98 Addendum Page 2 7DEOH 7KH FRUUHODWLRQ EHWZHHQ WHPSHUDWXUH FODVVLILFDWLRQ DQG SHUPLVVLEOH DPELHQW WHPSHUDWXUH UDQJHV DQG VKRUW FLUFXLW FXUUHQW IRU WKH LQGXFWLYH OLPLW VZLWFK 3HUPLVVLEOH DPELHQW WHPSHUDWXUH UDQJH IRU W\SH 61 OLPLW VZLWFK 7HPSHUDWXUH FODVV - 40° C ... 65° C - 40°...
  • Page 99 Addendum Page 3 ,QWULQVLFDOO\ VDIH LI LQVWDOOHG DV VSHFLILHG LQ PDQXIDFWXUHU·V LQVWDOODWLRQ PDQXDO &6$ FHUWLILHG IRU KD]DUGRXV ORFDWLRQV ([ LD ,,& 7 &ODVV , =RQH &ODVV , *URXSV $ % & ' &ODVV ,, *URXSV ( ) * &ODVV ,,, 7\SH (QFORVXUH 1RWHV...
  • Page 100 Addendum Page 4 &6$ FHUWLILHG IRU KD]DUGRXV ORFDWLRQV ([ Q$ ,, 7 &ODVV , =RQH &ODVV ,, 'LY *URXSV $ % & ' &ODVV ,, 'LY *URXSV ( ) * &ODVV ,,, 7\SH (QFORVXUH +$=$5'286 6$)( /2&$7,21 'LY /2&$7,21 7HUPLQDO 1R control signal circuit 1 limit switch (software)
  • Page 101 Addendum Page 5 ,QVWDOODWLRQ 0DQXDO IRU DSSDUDWXV DSSURYHG E\ )0 IRU XVH LQ KD]DUGRXV ORFDWLRQV (OHFWULFDO UDWLQJ RI LQWULQVLFDOO\ VDIH DSSDUDWXV DQG DSSDUDWXV IRU LQVWDOODWLRQ LQ KD]DUGRXV ORFDWLRQV 7DEOH 0D[LPXP (QWLW\ DQG 1RQ ,QFHQGLYH )LHOG :LULQJ YDOXHV ,QGXFWLYH /LPLW VZLWFKHV &RQWURO VLJQDO OLPLW VZLWFK VRIWZDUH...
  • Page 102 Addendum Page 6 7DEOH 7KH FRUUHODWLRQ EHWZHHQ WHPSHUDWXUH FODVVLILFDWLRQ DQG SHUPLVVLEOH DPELHQW WHPSHUDWXUH UDQJHV DQG VKRUW FLUFXLW FXUUHQW IRU WKH LQGXFWLYH OLPLW VZLWFK 3HUPLVVLEOH DPELHQW WHPSHUDWXUH UDQJH IRU W\SH 61 OLPLW VZLWFK 7HPSHUDWXUH FODVV - 40° C ... 65° C - 40°...
  • Page 103 Addendum Page 7 )0 DSSURYHG IRU KD]DUGRXV ORFDWLRQV &ODVV , =RQH $([ LD ,,& 7 &ODVV , ,, ,,, 'LY *URXSV $ % & ' ( ) 1(0$ ; +$=$5'286 6$)( /2&$7,21 /2&$7,21 7HUPLQDO 1R control signal &RQWUROOHU 6XSSO\ circuit 1 limit switch (software) circuit 2 UHOD\ RU...
  • Page 104 Addendum Page 8 )0 DSSURYHG IRU KD]DUGRXV ORFDWLRQV &ODVV , =RQH $([ Q$ ,, &ODVV , 'LYLVLRQ *URXSV $ % & ' &ODVV ,, 'LYLVLRQ *URXSV ) 1(0$ ; +$=$5'286 6$)( /2&$7,21 'LY /2&$7,21 7HUPLQDO 1R control signal circuit 1 limit switch (software) circuit 2 limit switch (software)
  • Page 105 Für das folgende Produkt / For the following product / Nous certifions que le produit Elektropneumatischer Stellungsregler / Electropneumatic Positioner / Positionneur électropneumatique Typ/Type/Type 3730-1... wird die Konformität mit den einschlägigen Harmonisierungsrechtsvorschriften der Union bestätigt / the conformity with the relevant Union harmonisation legislation is declared with/ est conforme à...
  • Page 106 Explosion Protection 2014/34/EU (ab/from 2016-04-20) EN 60079-11:2012, EN 60079-31:2014 RoHS 2011/65/EU EN 50581:2012 Hersteller / Manufacturer / Fabricant: SAMSON AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT Weismüllerstraße 3 D-60314 Frankfurt am Main Deutschland/Germany/Allemagne Frankfurt / Francfort, 2017-07-29 Im Namen des Herstellers/ On behalf of the Manufacturer/ Au nom du fabricant.
  • Page 107 Explosion Protection 2014/34/EU (ab/from 2016-04-20) EN 60079-11:2012, EN 60079-31:2014 RoHS 2011/65/EU EN 50581:2012 Hersteller / Manufacturer / Fabricant: SAMSON AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT Weismüllerstraße 3 D-60314 Frankfurt am Main Deutschland/Germany/Allemagne Frankfurt / Francfort, 2017-07-29 Im Namen des Herstellers/ On behalf of the Manufacturer/ Au nom du fabricant.
  • Page 108 Explosion Protection 2014/34/EU (ab/from 2016-04-20) EN 60079-11:2012, EN 60079-31:2014 RoHS 2011/65/EU EN 50581:2012 Hersteller / Manufacturer / Fabricant: SAMSON AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT Weismüllerstraße 3 D-60314 Frankfurt am Main Deutschland/Germany/Allemagne Frankfurt / Francfort, 2017-07-29 Im Namen des Herstellers/ On behalf of the Manufacturer/ Au nom du fabricant.
  • Page 109 EB 8384-1 EN...
  • Page 110 EB 8384-1 EN...
  • Page 111 EB 8384-1 EN...
  • Page 112 EB 8384-1 EN SAMSON AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT Weismüllerstraße 3 · 60314 Frankfurt am Main, Germany Phone: +49 69 4009-0 · Fax: +49 69 4009-1507 samson@samson.de · www.samson.de...

Table of Contents

Save PDF