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Series 3730
Electropneumatic Positioner
Type 3730-3
with HART
®
communication
Fig. 1 · Type 3730-3
Mounting and
Operating Instructions
EB 8384-3 EN
Firmware version 1.52
Edition September 2008

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  • Page 1 Series 3730 Electropneumatic Positioner Type 3730-3 with HART ® communication Fig. 1 · Type 3730-3 Mounting and Operating Instructions EB 8384-3 EN Firmware version 1.52 Edition September 2008...
  • Page 2 Definitions of the signal words used in these instructions DANGER! NOTICE DANGER indicates a hazardous situation NOTICE indicates a property damage which, if not avoided, will result in death or message. serious injury. Note: Supplementary explanations, information and tips WARNING! WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Page Important safety instructions ..... . 9 Article code......10 Design and principle of operation .
  • Page 4 Contents Start-up – Settings ......51 Determining the fail-safe position ....51 Setting the volume restriction Q .
  • Page 5 Contents Dimensions in mm ......111 Valve characteristic selection..... 112 Test certificates .
  • Page 6 Modifications of positioner firmware Modifications of positioner firmware in comparison to previous versions Previous 1.00 1.10 ® The HART protocol as per HART specification Revision 5 is supported by default set- ting. ® ® The setting can be changed to HART Revision 6 over TROVIS-VIEW.
  • Page 7 Modifications of positioner firmware Modifications of positioner firmware in comparison to previous versions Previous 1.40 1.41 Internal modifications 1.41 1.42 Internal modifications 1.42 1.51 Setting can be performed at the positioner to determine whether the valve is to operate as a control valve or an on/off (open/close) valve (see section 3.1) All EXPERT diagnostic functions are available in the positioner without having to activate them first (refer to EB 8389 EN on EXPERT...
  • Page 8 EB 8384-3 EN...

  • Page 9: 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 may only be mounted, started up or operated 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 10: Article Code

    Article code Article code Article code Type 3730-3 x x x x x 0 x x 0 x 0 0 x 0 x x ® With LC display, autotune, HART communication Explosion protection Without II 2 G EEx ia IIC T6/II 2 D IP 65 T 80 °C acc. to ATEX CSA/FM intrinsically safe/non incendive II 3 G EEx na II T6 /II 3 D IP 65 T 80 °C acc.

  • Page 11: Design And Principle Of Operation

    Design and principle of operation booster (7) and the electronic unit with a Design principle microcontroller (5). operation The standard positioner is fitted with three The electropneumatic positioner is attached binary contacts: A fault alarm output indi- to pneumatic control valves. It is used to as- cates a fault to a control station and two sign the valve stem position (controlled vari- configurable software limit switches are...

  • Page 12: Application Type

    (see section 7.8). types of attachment using the corresponding accessories: Note: Depending on the application type, Direct attachment to SAMSON certain diagnostic functions cannot be per- Type 3277 Actuator: Section 4.1 formed or analyzed. Refer to EB 8389 EN Attachment to actuators acc. to on EXPERT valve diagnostics.

  • Page 13: Additional Equipment

    Design and principle of operation External position sensor Additional equipment In this version, only the sensor is mounted to Solenoid valve the control valve. The positioner is located separately from the valve. If the operating voltage for the solenoid The connection of x and y signals to the valve (12) fails, the supply pressure for the valve is established by cable and piping for i/p converter is vented to the atmosphere.

  • Page 14: Communication

    Design and principle of operation No action is started if the positioner is in be used to establish communication and op- the fail-safe position (SAFE). erate the positioner. Start data logger The data logger is started when the bi- 3.3.1 Configuration using nary input is active (refer to EB 8389 EN TROVIS-VIEW software on EXPERT...

  • Page 15: Technical Data

    Design and principle of operation Technical data Type 3730-3 Positioner Direct attachment to Type 3277: 3.6 to 30 mm Travel, adjustable Attachment acc. to IEC 60534-6: 3.6 to 200 mm Rotary actuators: 24° to 100° Adjustable within the initialized travel/angle of rotation; Travel range travel can be restricted to at the maximum...
  • Page 16 FM/CSA intrinsically safe Class I, II, III, Division 1, Group A, B, C, D, E, F, G, T6 FM/CSA non incendive Class I, Division 2, Group A, B, C, D, T6 Communication (local) SAMSON SSP interface and serial interface adapter Software requirements TROVIS-VIEW with database module 3730-3 ®...
  • Page 17 Design and principle of operation Options for Type 3730-3 Positioner Solenoid valve · Approval acc. to IEC 61508/SIL 24 V DC reverse polarity protection, static destruction limit 40 V; − Input 5.7 V Current consumption I = (corresponding to 4.8 mA at 24 V/114 mW) Ω...

  • Page 18: 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 19 [cm²] [mm] Min. Travel Max. 25.0 120/240/350 35.0 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 20: Direct Attachment

    Attachment to the control valve – Mounting parts and accessories Direct attachment tion. Make sure that the bonded gasket (14) points towards the actuator yoke. 4.1.1 Type 3277-5 Actuator 5. 15 mm travel: Keep the follower pin (2) at lever M (1) on the back of the Refer to Table 1 on page 38 for the required positioner in the pin position 35 (deliv- mounting parts as well as the accessories.
  • Page 21 Attachment to the control valve – Mounting parts and accessories Lever Symbols Switchover plate (9) 1.1 Nut 1.2 Disk spring Actuator stem Follower pin extends Follower clamp Vent plug Attachment left Attachment right Stopper Connecting plate Actuator stem 6.1 Seal rings retracts Pressure gauge bracket Press.

  • Page 22: Type 3277 Actuator

    Attachment to the control valve – Mounting parts and accessories 4.1.2 Type 3277 Actuator (3). Adjust the lever (1) correspondingly and open the positioner cover to hold Refer to Table 2 on page 39 or the required the positioner shaft in position at the cap mounting parts as well as the accessories.
  • Page 23 Attachment to the control valve – Mounting parts and accessories Lever 12.1 Screw 1.1 Nut 12.2 Stopper or connection for external piping 1.2 Disk spring 10 14 Switch plate Follower pin Gasket Follower clamp Formed seal 10 Cover plate Gasket 11 Cover 12 Connection block Lever M...

  • Page 24: Attachment According To Iec 60534-6 (Namur)

    Attachment to the control valve – Mounting parts and accessories Attachment according to 3. Mount connecting plate (6) or pressure gauge bracket (7) with pressure gauges IEC 60534-6 (NAMUR) (8) on the positioner, making sure both Refer to Table 3 on page 39 for the required seal rings (6.1) are seated properly.
  • Page 25 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 ≥ 60 mm Lever 14.1 Lever L or XL Disk spring Follower pin Follower plate...

  • Page 26: Attachment To Type 3510 Micro-Flow Valve

    Attachment to the control valve – Mounting parts and accessories Attachment to Type 3510 Micro-flow Valve Refer to Table 3 on page 39 for the required mounting parts as well as the accessories. Note the travel table on page 19! The positioner is attached to the valve yoke using a bracket.
  • Page 27 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 28: Attachment To Rotary Actuators

    90°. Prior to attaching the positioner to the 7. Place positioner on the top pair of SAMSON Type 3278 Rotary Actuator, brackets (10) and screw tight. Con- mount the associated adapter (5) to the free end of the rotary actuator shaft.
  • Page 29 Attachment to the control valve – Mounting parts and accessories (7, 8) 10.1 Note: Always use the connecting plate (6) included in the accessories to connect supply and output. Control valve opens clockwise Never screw threaded parts directly into the Slot housing.

  • Page 30: Reversing Amplifier For Double-Acting Actuators

    Attachment to the control valve – Mounting parts and accessories Reversing amplifier for NOTICE double-acting actuators Do not unscrew the sealing plug (1.5) out of the reversing amplifier. For the use with double-acting actuators, the The rubber seal (1.4) is not required and positioner must be fitted with a reversing can be removed when the sealing plug is amplifier.
  • Page 31 Attachment to the control valve – Mounting parts and accessories From the positioner Output 38 Supply 9 Control signals to Connecting plate Reversing amplifier the actuator 6.1 O-rings 1.1 Special screws 6.2 Screws 1.2 Gasket 1.3 Special nuts 1.4 Rubber seal 1.5 Sealing plug 1.6 Filter Fig.

  • Page 32: Attaching An External Position Sensor

    Attachment to the control valve – Mounting parts and accessories Attaching an external 4.6.1 Mounting the position position sensor sensor with direct attachment Refer to Table 6 on p. 41 for the mounting parts as well as the accessories required. Type 3277-5 Actuator with 120 cm²...
  • Page 33 Attachment to the control valve – Mounting parts and accessories lever together with the disk spring (1.2) 5. Place the follower clamp (3) on the actu- from the sensor shaft. ator stem, align and fasten it, making 2. Screw the position sensor (20) onto the sure that the fastening screw rests in the mounting plate (21).

  • Page 34: Mounting The Position Sensor With Attachment According To Iec 60534-6

    Attachment to the control valve – Mounting parts and accessories For other actuator sizes or travels, select the 4.6.2 Mounting the position lever and pin position from the travel table sensor with attachment on page 19. Lever L and XL are included in according to IEC 60534-6 the mounting kit.

  • Page 35: 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 Place the lever (1) in mid-position and hold it in place. Screw on the nut (1.1). sensor to Type 3510 4. Place the follower clamp (3) on the stem Micro-flow Valve connector, align it at a right angle and For the required mounting parts and the ac-...

  • Page 36: Mounting The Position Sensor To Rotary Actuators

    Attachment to the control valve – Mounting parts and accessories 4.6.4 Mounting the position 4. Place the lever (1) and disk spring (1.2) on the sensor shaft. sensor to rotary actuators Place the lever (1) in mid-position and For the required mounting parts and the ac- hold it in place.

  • Page 37: Attaching Positioners With Stainless Steel Housings

    Attachment to the control valve – Mounting parts and accessories Attaching positioners with Air purging function for stainless steel housings single-acting actuators Positioners with stainless steel housings re- The exhaust air from the positioner is di- quire mounting parts that are completely verted to the actuator spring chamber to made of stainless steel or free of aluminum.

  • Page 38: Required Mounting Parts And Accessories

    Attachment to the control valve – Mounting parts and accessories Should other valve accessories be used which vent the actuator (e.g. solenoid valve, volume booster, quick exhaust valve), this exhaust air must also be included in the purging function. The connection over the adapter at the positioner must be protected with a check valve, e.g.
  • Page 39 Attachment to the control valve – Mounting parts and accessories Order no. Table 2 · Direct attachment to Type 3277 (Fig. 5) Mounting parts For actuators with 240, 350 and 700 cm² 1400-7453 Steel 1400-6444 240 cm² Stainless steel 1400-6445 Required piping with screw fitting Steel 1400-6446...
  • Page 40 English/French 1990-3142 TROVIS-VIEW with device module 3730-3 (order no. 6661-1056) 1043732 Serial interface adapter (SAMSON SSP interface - RS-232 port on computer) 1400-7700 Isolated USB interface adapter (SAMSON SSP interface - USB port on computer) 1400-9740 EB 8384-3 EN...
  • Page 41 CrNiMo steel bracket, see Fig. 15 Attachment to VDI/VDE 3845, fixing level 2, heavy-duty version 1400-9384 rotary actuators SAMSON Type 3278 with 160 cm (also for VETEC Type S160 and Type R), 1400-9385 heavy-duty version 1400-7461 Connecting plate (6)

  • Page 42: Connections

    Connections Blow through all air pipes and hoses tho- Connections roughly prior to connecting them. WARNING! Mount the positioner, keeping the following If the positioner is attached directly to the sequence: Type 3277 Actuator, the connection of the 1. Mount the positioner on the control valve positioner's output pressure to the actuator 2.

  • Page 43: Signal Pressure (Output)

    Connections Actuator stem retracts FE (Air to close) Electrical connections Fail-safe position "Valve Open" (for globe and angle valves): DANGER! For tight-closing valves, the maximum signal Risk of electric shock and/or pressure pst is roughly estimated as fol- the formation of an explosive lows: atmosphere! –...
  • Page 44 Connections ment may be switched under normal op- Cable entries erating conditions. The cable entry with M20 x 1.5 cable – For the interconnection of equipment to gland, 6 to 12 mm clamping range. energy-limited circuits with type of pro- There is a second M20 x 1.5 threaded bore tection EEx nL IIC, the permissible maxi- in the housing that can be used for addi-...

  • Page 45: Switching Amplifiers

    Connections The position transmitter is operated on a Accessories two-wire circuit. The usual supply voltage is Plastic cable gland M20 x 1.5: 24 V DC. Considering the resistance of the Black Order no. 8808-1011 supply leads, the voltage at the position Blue Order no.

  • Page 46: Establishing Communication

    Connections as for positioner connected in hazardous ar- 5.2.2 Establishing communication eas, see Fig. 17). Communication between PC and positioner If the positioner is used in hazardous areas, (via FSK modem or handheld communica- an explosion-protected isolation amplifier is tor, if necessary, using an isolation ampli- to be used.
  • Page 47 Connections (reference variable) as for point-to-point communication. This operating mode is, for 250 Ω example, suitable for split-range operation 22 μF of positioners (series connection). The bus address/polling address has to be within a range of 1 to 15. Controller/control station Note: Communication errors may occur when the Fig.

  • Page 48: Operator Controls And Readings

    Operator controls and readings Readings on display Operator controls readings Icons appear on the display that are as- signed to parameters, codes and functions. Rotary pushbutton Operating modes: The rotary pushbutton is located underneath Manual mode (MAN), section 8.2.1 the front protective cover. Automatic mode (AUTO), section 8.2.1 The positioner is operated on site using the S Fail-safe position (SAFE), section 8.2.2...
  • Page 49 Operator controls and readings Displays and their meaning AUtO Automatic mode Not available/ tEStinG Test function active Not active Clockwise ää Nominal travel Increasing/increasing Counterclockwise äæ OVERLOAD w > 22 mA Increasing/decreasing Error Reset Escape Start blinking Emergency mode ix ≥ 21.6 mA (see error code 62) SAFE Fail-safe position...

  • Page 50: Serial Interface

    Operator controls and readings Serial interface munication. On-site operation is enabled by default. The positioner must be supplied with at least 4 mA. The positioner can be connected directly to Note: the PC via the local serial interface and the In the case, complex functions are started in serial interface adapter.

  • Page 51: 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 52: Setting The Volume Restriction Q

    (MAX). The position of volume restriction Q also de- pends on how the signal pressure is routed Reading direction for left at the actuator in SAMSON actuators: attachment of pneumatic connections The “SIDE“ position applies for actuators with a loading pressure connection at the side, e.g.

  • Page 53: Limiting The Signal Pressure

    Start-up – Settings → Required direction Turn Press to confirm the pressure limit set- ting. Press to confirm reading direction. Checking the operating Limiting the signal pressure range of the positioner If the maximum actuator force may cause To check the mechanical attachment and the damage to the valve, the signal pressure proper functioning, the valve should be must be limited.

  • Page 54: Initialization

    Start-up – Settings The angle of rotation on the back of the Initialization positioner is indicated. A horizontal lever (mid position) is equal to 0°. WARNING! To ensure the positioner is working prop- During initialization, the control valve moves erly, the outer bar elements may not blink through its entire travel/angle of rotation while the valve is moving through the oper- range.
  • Page 55 Start-up – Settings The time required for an initialization pro- NOM nominal range Initialization mode for all globe valves cess depends on the transit time of the actu- (see section 7.6.2) ator and may take several minutes. MAN manually selected range After a successful initialization, the Initialization mode for globe valves with positioner runs in closed-loop operation in-...

  • Page 56: Max - Initialization Based On Maximum Range

    Start-up – Settings Fail-safe Direction of Valve position action Closed at Open at Default No Actuator stem ää extends FA 100 % AIR TO OPEN Actuator stem → Code 3 , display: No Turn äæ retracts FE 100 % AIR TO CLOSE →...

  • Page 57: Nom - Initialization Based On Nominal Range

    Start-up – Settings Enter the pin position: Enable configuration: Note: If no settings are entered within Pin position 120 seconds, the enabled configuration Default No function becomes invalid. → Code 4 Turn Press , Code 4 blinks Default No → Pin position on lever (see rele- Turn vant section on attachment) Press...

  • Page 58: Man - Initialization Based On A Manually Selected Range

    Start-up – Settings → Nominal travel/angle Turn Enable configuration: Press Note: If no settings are entered within 120 seconds, the enabled configuration Select the initialization mode: function becomes invalid. Initialization mode Default MAX Default No → Code 6 Turn Press , Code 6 blinks →...

  • Page 59: Sub Substitute Calibration

    Start-up – Settings Select the initialization mode: 7.6.4 SUb substitute calibration A complete initialization procedure takes several minutes and requires the valve to Initialization mode move through its entire travel range several Default MAX times. This initialization mode, however, is an emergency mode, in which the control parameters are estimated and not deter- →...
  • Page 60 Start-up – Settings Select the initialization mode: Default No Initialization mode Default MAX → Code 3 , display: No Turn Press , Code 3 blinks → Code 6 Turn → YES Turn Press , Code 6 blinks Press , display →...
  • Page 61 Start-up – Settings Change pressure limit and control parame- Enter closing direction and blocking posi- ters: tion: Closing direction Note: Do not change the pressure limit Direction of rotation caus- (Code 16). Only change the control param- ing the valve to move to the CLOSED position (view eters K (Code 17) and T...

  • Page 62: Zero Calibration

    Start-up – Settings Start initialization: rected. Proceed as follows: Set T to 4 (Code 18). Press INIT key! If the positioner still oscillates, the gain K The operating mode is changed to MAN . (Code 17) must be decreased until the The blocking position is indicated.

  • Page 63: Performing Settings For Open/Close Valves

    Start-up – Settings Perform zero calibration: Reference variable range start (Code 12) Reference variable range end (Code 13) Initialization mode Default MAX Discrete analysis Travel [%] → Code 6 Code 49 - h1 Turn Press , Code 6 blinks Code 49 - h5 →...
  • Page 64 Start-up – Settings If the reference variable ( ) is above limit test start (Code 49 - h4) and remains Limit operating point (Code 49 - h5) at the there for longer than six seconds. The valve start of automatic operation, the valve ) moves from the last defined posi- ) moves to the Operating point tion to Step start (Code 49 - d2).

  • Page 65: Reset To Default Values

    Start-up – Settings Press , Code h0 blinks. Reset to default values → YES Turn This function resets all parameters to the fac- Press tory default values (see code list in sec- tion 12). After setting the application type as open/close valve, enter the operating point, Enable configuration: test limits and limits for discrete analysis:...

  • Page 66: Operation

    Operation You can now configure codes one after the Operation other: Turn and select the required code. WARNING! The actuator stem moves while the positioner Press to access the selected code. The is being operated. code number starts to blink. Do not touch the actuator stem or obstruct it Turn and select the setting.

  • Page 67: Operating Modes

    Operation Adjust the manual reference variable Operating modes 8.2.1 Automatic and manual modes After initialization has been completed suc- cessfully, the positioner is in automatic → Code 1 Turn mode. Press , Code 1 blinks. Turn until sufficient pressure has been automatic mode built up in the positioner and the control valve moves to the required position.

  • Page 68: Fail-Safe Position (Safe)

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

  • Page 69: Confirming Error Messages

    Operation Out of specification Fault alarm output The positioner is operated outside speci- The “Maintenance alarm” as the condensed fied operating conditions. state causes the optional fault alarm output to be switched. Note: If an event is assigned to the “No The “Function check”...

  • Page 70: Adjusting The Limit Switch

    Adjusting the limit switch The desired switching function, i.e. whether Adjusting the limit switch the output relay shall be picked up or re- The positioner version with inductive limit leased when the tag has entered the field, switch has one adjustable tag (1) mounted has to be determined, if necessary, at the on the shaft which operates the proximity switching amplifier.
  • Page 71 95 % (see LC display). The device is set up accordingly when deliv- 3. Adjust the tag (1) using the yellow ad- ered ex works SAMSON. justment screw (2) until the tag enters or Setting the switching point: leaves the field of the proximity switch (3).

  • Page 72: 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. 1. Take off the rotary pushbutton (3) and cap (1), unthread the five fixing screws (2) and lift off the plastic cover (9).

  • Page 73: Maintenance

    Maintenance Maintenance Servicing explosion-protected devices The positioner does not require any mainte- nance. If a part of the positioner on which the ex- plosion protection is based needs to be ser- There are filters with a 100 μm mesh size in viced, the positioner must not be put back the pneumatic connections for supply and into operation until an expert has inspected...

  • Page 74: Code List

    Code list 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. Switchover from automatic to manual mode is smooth. Operating mode In fail-safe mode, S appears on the display. [MAN] Manual mode In MAN and AUtO mode, the system deviation is represented by AUtO...
  • Page 75 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. The follower pin must be inserted into the correct pin position ac- Pin position cording to the valve travel/angle of rotation.
  • Page 76 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. Direction of action of the reference variable w in relation to the travel/angle of rotation x [ää] increasing/increasing äæ...
  • Page 77 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. Limitation of the travel/angle of rotation upwards to the entered Travel/angle upper limit value, the characteristic is not adapted.
  • Page 78 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. If w approaches the percentage adjusted at the final value that Reference variable range end (w-end) causes the valve to open, the actuator is immediately completely filled with air (with AIR TO OPEN) or vented (with AIR TO...
  • Page 79 0 to 9 [0] 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 User-defined (defined over operating software) Note: The various characteristics are listed in the Appendix (section 15).
  • Page 80 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. Totaled double valve travel. Total valve travel 0 to 99 · 10 Can be reset to 0 over Code 36 - Std. Exponential reading from 9999 travel Note: The total valve travel is saved in a non-volatile memory cycles onwards...
  • Page 81 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. Alarm A1 goes into the state of response when the value exceeds Limit value A1 the limit.
  • Page 82 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. Used to select whether faults causing the fault alarm contact to Fault alarm ix switch should also be signaled by the position transmitter output [No] and how they should be signaled...
  • Page 83 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. Std: Resets all parameters to default (factory setting) as well Reset as the diagnosis data. After a reset, the positioner must [No] be re-initialized.
  • Page 84 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. Display only, Solenoid valve info indicates whether a solenoid valve is installed or not. If a voltage supply is connected at the terminals of the installed HIGH/LOW solenoid valve, YES and HIGH appear on the display in alter-...
  • Page 85 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. Condensed state, made up from the individual states · Display d6 Condensed state only ·...
  • Page 86 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. h4 Rest time for auto reset Display only diAG Remaining time until the diagnosis data are reset automatically according to the settings in Code 48 - h3 Partial stroke test (PST)/Full stroke test (FST) ·...
  • Page 87 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. A7 y-monitoring reference Display only value The valve moves to the valve position Step start (Code 49 - d2) and Step end (Code 49 - d3) with certain control pulses.
  • Page 88 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. d6 Ramp time (falling) Ramp time for 0 to 100 % travel (falling) of the ramp function. 0 to 9999 s, [15 s] Do not enter a ramp time which is lower than the value automati- cally given during initialization.
  • Page 89 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. F2 x cancelation The test was canceled by the x cancelation function. F3 y cancelation The test was canceled by the y cancelation function.
  • Page 90 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. h3 Lower limit test start Display only [25.0 % reference The valve remains in its last valid position when the reference variable] variable is between the Limit fail-safe position and Lower limit test .
  • Page 91 Code list Initialization errors Error codes – Recommended action Condensed state alarm active, when prompted, Err appears. When fault alarms 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 92 Code list Error codes – Recommended action Condensed state alarm active, when prompted, Err appears. When fault alarms exist, they are displayed here. Initialization time exceeded The initialization routine lasts too long. (Init time >) • No pressure on the supply line or there is a leak. •...
  • Page 93 Code list Operational errors Error codes – Recommended action Condensed state alarm active, when prompted, Err appears. When fault alarms exist, they are displayed here. Control loop Control loop error, the control valve does not react within the tol- erable times of the controlled variable (tolerance band alarm Code 19).
  • Page 94 Status classification [Maintenance demanded] Recommended action Return the positioner to SAMSON AG for repair. The reference variable is much smaller than 4 mA (0 %); occurs if w too small the power source that drives the positioner does not comply with the standard.
  • Page 95 Valve moves to the fail-safe position. Status classification Maintenance alarm (cannot be classified) Recommended action Return the positioner to SAMSON AG for repair. Test calculation The hardware controller is monitored by means of a test calculation.
  • Page 96 Error in the production calibration data. Subsequently, the device runs on default values. Status classification [Maintenance required] Recommended action Return the positioner to SAMSON AG for repair. General parameters Parameter errors that are not critical for the control. Status classification [Maintenance required] Recommended action Confirm error.
  • Page 97 Status classification Maintenance alarm (cannot be classified) Recommended action Interrupt current and restart positioner. Otherwise, return the positioner to SAMSON AG for repair. Options parameter Errors in options parameters Status classification [Maintenance required] Recommended action Return the positioner to SAMSON AG for repair. EB 8384-3 EN...
  • Page 98 Code list Diagnosis errors Error codes – Recommended action Condensed state alarm active, when prompted, Err appears. When fault alarms exist, they are displayed here. Extended diagnostics Alarms are generated by the extended EXPERT diagnostics if EXPERT has been activated under Code 48 Status classification Maintenance required (cannot be classified) Diagnostic parameters Errors that are not critical for control.

  • Page 99: Settings In Trovis-View Software

    Settings in TROVIS-VIEW software 13.1 General The TROVIS-VIEW software allows various smart SAMSON devices to be configured over a common operator interface. It consists of the operator interface, communication server, and the device-specific module. The software has a Windows Explorer ®...

  • Page 100: Installing Trovis-View Software

    2. Follow the on-screen prompts and instructions of the installation program. The TROVIS-VIEW Operator Interface can be used for different SAMSON devices. Note that the installation program also offers you the option of installing a demo module. To use the...

  • Page 101: Starting Trovis-View And Performing Basic Settings

    Settings in TROVIS-VIEW software 13.3 Starting TROVIS-VIEW and performing basic settings You can perform the settings in TROVIS-VIEW either when the positioner is connected (on- line) to the computer or not connected (offline). Note: When the positioner is not connected, the default settings appear on the operator in- terface or, alternatively, a stored TROVIS-VIEW file (*.tro) can be loaded and overwritten by selecting Open in the File menu.
  • Page 102 Proceed as follows: Connect the port (RS-232 or USB) of the computer using the corresponding adapter to the SAMSON SSP interface of the positioner. Select Communications in Options menu to open the server settings win- dow. Click Server settings button.

  • Page 103: Data Transmission

    Settings in TROVIS-VIEW software Converting the software version The TROVIS-VIEW software version must match the firmware of the positioner. On exchanging data between the positioner and TROVIS-VIEW, the software automatically checks whether the versions are compatible and, if necessary, converts the data. If you want to adapt the firmware version without exchanging any data, proceed as follows: 1.

  • Page 104: Offline Operation (Indirect Data Transmission)

    Settings in TROVIS-VIEW software Note: Perform the electrical connection as described in section 5.2 first before downloading any data to the positioner. 13.4.1 Offline operation (indirect data transmission) In offline mode, there is no constant data communication between the computer and positioner.

  • Page 105: Setting Parameters

    Settings in TROVIS-VIEW software Operational data graphs (Trend Viewer) In online mode, process data (positioning value TRD, actual valve position and set point deviation [e]) are plotted in a graph over time. Select Trend Viewer in the View menu. You can modify the graphs, for example, by adding data points that should be recorded, or even remove data points.

  • Page 106: Initializing The Positioner

    Settings in TROVIS-VIEW software 2. Double-click the required parameter to open a pop-up window to modify parameter set- ting. Right-click the required parameter to open pop-up window to modify parameter settings: Modify Opens pop-up window to modify parameter settings. Read Uploads parameter value from device.
  • Page 107 Settings in TROVIS-VIEW software NOTICE During the initialization, the control valve moves through its entire travel/angle of rotation range. Therefore, do not start initialization while a process is running, but only during start-up, when all shut-off valves are closed. Initialization using the Start Up Wizard 1.
  • Page 108 Settings in TROVIS-VIEW software 3. Start initialization by right-clicking Initialization and selecting Execute . How long the initialization procedure lasts depends on the actuator transit time and may take a few minutes. EB 8384-3 EN...

  • Page 109: Status Classification

    Settings in TROVIS-VIEW software 13.6 Status classification Alarms are classified in the positioner with a status when an error occurs. States include “Maintenance alarm“, “Maintenance required“, “Maintenance demanded “, “Out of specifi- cation“ and “No message“. Maintenance alarm The positioner cannot perform its control task due to a functional fault in the device or in one of its peripherals or an initialization has not yet been successfully completed.
  • Page 110 Settings in TROVIS-VIEW software To provide a better overview, the classified alarms are summarized in a condensed state which is made up from a summary of all classified positioner alarms. The condensed state appears in TROVIS-VIEW3 on the right-hand side of the info bar and in the Diagnosis folder (>...
  • Page 111 Dimensions in mm Dimensions in mm Pressure gauge Attachment acc. to IEC 60534-6 or connecting plate External position bracket sensor Lever mm S = 17 M = 50 L = 100 XL = 200 Direct attachment M20 x 1.5 Output (38) Supply (9) Attachment to rotary actuators VDI/VDE 3845 for all sizes of fixing level 2...
  • Page 112 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 a workstation/ operating software (e.g. TROVIS-VIEW). Linear (select characteristic: 0) Travel/ angle of rotation [%] Reference variable [%] Equal percentage (select characteristic: 1)
  • Page 113 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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