Before starting any work on the product, read and observe the respective sections of the document. Keep the document available for reference and give it to the next user. Contact the Bürkert sales office for any questions. Further information concerning the product at country.burkert.com. Manufacturer Bürkert SAS...
Type 8761 About this document Terms and abbreviations The terms and abbreviations are used in this document to refer to following definitions. Device Type 8761 Electronic pressure controller Unit for relative pressure Unit for absolute pressure...
Type 8761 Safety SAFETY Intended use The device EPC is designed to measure and regulate the pressure. The permitted media are listed in Technical data [} 16]. Prerequisites for safe and trouble-free operation are correct proper transportation, storage, installation, start-up, operation and maintenance.
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Type 8761 Safety Meet the requirements specified by EN 61340-5-1 to minimise or avoid the possibility of damage caused by a sudden electrostatic discharge. Do not touch electronic components when the supply voltage is connected. Electric shock due to electrical components Touching live parts can result in severe electric shock.
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Type 8761 Safety Medium under pressure Medium under pressure can seriously injure people. In the event of overpressure or pressure surges, the device or lines can burst. Pneumatic lines that are defective or not securely fastened can come loose and swing around.
Example of a variant EPC 10. Analogue: Not used Industrial Ethernet: Communication indicator Product identification 3.2.1 Type label Fig. 1: Example of type label Type 8761 1 Type 2 Operating voltage 3 Power consumption 4 Note: Observe the operating instructions 5 Bürkert internal version...
Type 8761 Product description 3.2.2 Calibration label Fig. 2: Example of calibration label 1 Variant 2 Calibration medium 3 Calibration pressure 4 Installation position 5 Article number 6 Calibration date 3.2.3 Conformity marking Fig. 3: Conformity label 1 CE marking 2 Certification marking for USA and/or...
Type 8761 Product description The colour of the status indicator indicates: Whether device diagnostics are active or not. Diagnostics are active on the device and cannot be de- activated. If diagnostics are active, then the status indicator shows whether diagnostics events have been gener- ated or not.
Type 8761 Product description 3.3.3 Network status indicator Applicable for: Industrial Ethernet variant Fig. 4: Location and description of the LED's of an RJ45 socket 1 Link/Act LED (green) 2 Link LED (yellow) 3.3.4 Communication indicator Applicable for: Industrial Ethernet variant This LED shows the status of the communication between the device and the PLC (Programmable Logical Controller).
To get a list of the stored data, refer to the file Device Description File that can be downloaded from country.burkert.com. If the inserted memory card is empty, then the device loads its own data on the memory card. A new memory card is empty.
Type 8761 Technical data TECHNICAL DATA Standards and directives The device complies with the valid EU harmonisation legislation. In addition, the device also complies with the requirements of the laws of the United Kingdom. The harmonised standards that have been applied for the conformity assessment procedure are listed in the current version of the EU Declaration of Conformity/UK Declaration of Conformity.
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Type 8761 Technical data Analogue input for the measured Maximum input impedance: 200 Ω value Resolution: 5 μA 0/4...20 mA Analogue input for the measured Minimum input impedance: 20 kΩ value Resolution: 2,5 mV 0...5/10 V Analogue output for the measured Maximum loop impedance: 600 Ω at an operating voltage of 24 V value 0/4...20 mA...
Type 8761 Technical data Mechanical data Dimensions Refer to data sheet Base block Aluminium or stainless steel 1.4404 Housing Polycarbonate (PC) Seal Refer to the type label Parts in contact with the medium 1.4310, 1.4113, 1.4305, 1.4404 Communication 4.6.1 Industrial Ethernet: EtherCAT Ethernet interface X1, X2 X1: EtherCAT IN...
Type 8761 Technical data Data transport layer Ethernet II, IEEE 802.3 Address Conflict Detection (ACD) supported DLR (ring topology) supported CIP reset service Identity Object Reset Service Type 0 and Type 1 4.6.3 Industrial Ethernet: Modbus TCP Modbus function codes...
Type 8761 Medium connection MEDIUM CONNECTION Risk of injury or material damage when working on the device or system. Read and observe the chapter Safety [} 8] before working on the device or system. Possible medium connections G-internal-threaded connections according to DIN ISO228/1 NPT-internal-threaded connections according to ASME/ ANSI B 1.20.1...
Type 8761 Medium connection Fig. 5: Pipe cut and deburred Remove the protective cap that closes the threaded connection. ferule Fig. 6: Nut and ferrule on the pipe Slide the nut [A] and then the ferrule onto the pipe. Place the seal [C] on the medium connection.
Type 8761 Medium connection Cut the pipe squarely [1] and deburr [2]. Fig. 9: Pipe cut and deburred Remove the protective cap that closes the threaded connection. Slide the nut and then the ferrule onto the pipe. Connect the medium on one side of the device.
Type 8761 Medium connection 5.2.5 Connections with external-threaded compression fittings Do the medium connection on one side of the device. Obey the instructions that are given by the manufacturer of the fitting used. CAUTION! To avoid damage on the sealing of the medium connection, please make sure to lock the hexagonal part in place with a second wrench.
Type 8761 Electrical connection ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Risk of injury or material damage when working on the device or system. Read and observe the chapter Safety [} 8] before working on the device or system. Additional documentation Device description file and object description for the related Type (download from country.burkert.com).
Type 8761 Electrical connection D-sub DE-9 male connector Assignment Digital input GND for the digital input and the power supply +24 V DC Relay: normally closed contact (Break contact) Relay: reference contact Set-point input GND for the set-point input Analogue output for the measured value...
Type 8761 Electrical connection 6.2.2 Relay output The D-sub DE-9 male connector has a relay output. The relay switching can show the following events: A warning message has been generated. For example if the supply voltage is too high, then a warning message is generated.
Type 8761 Electrical connection 6-pin terminal strip Assignment +24 V DC Set-point analogue input + Set-point analogue input GND Actual value analogue output + Actual value analogue output GND Tab. 7: Pin assignment of the 6-pin terminal strip Connect the conductors. Tighten the screws at a torque between 0,5...0,6 N·m (0,37...0,44 lbf·ft).
Type 8761 Electrical connection Connect the conductors according to the figure. Earth the device. Refer to Connect the functional earth [} 30] Tighten the conductors at a torque between 0.22...0.25 N (0.16...0.18 lbf·ft.) Connecting the Industrial Ethernet The cable shield is connected by the housing of the cable plug.
Type 8761 Electrical connection Prerequisites: The industrial Ethernet variant is not EtherCAT Digital device (PC, tablet,...) with a web browser. Possibly, a USB-Ethernet adapter. Connect the device to the digital device with an Ethernet cable. Alternatively, it's possible to connect the device to the PC over a USB-Ethernet adapter.
Type 8761 Electrical connection Connect the functional earth WARNING! Risk of ignition and risk of fire that are due to electrostatic discharge. An electrostatic discharge of the device can ignite combustible gas vapours. To avoid a build up of electrostatic charge, connect the housing to the functional earth.
Type 8761 Commissioning COMMISSIONING Risk of injury or material damage when working on the device or system. Read and observe the chapter Safety [} 8] before working on the device or system. Commissioning procedure Pressurise the pipes with medium. Flush the pipes with medium at the calibration pressure.
Industrial Ethernet variant Use the USB-büS-Interface set with article number 00772551. Download the latest version of the Type 8920 Bürkert Communicator from country.burkert.com. Install the Bürkert Communicator on a PC. During installation, the büS stick must not be inserted at the Assemble the parts of the USB-büS-Interface set.
Type 8761 Configuration with Bürkert Communicator Select Connect via USB (büs Stick). Choose the port Bürkert USB büS stick, click on Finish and wait until the device symbol appears in the list of devices. In the navigation area, click on the symbol related to the device: The device menu appears.
Type 8761 Configuration with Bürkert Communicator Set-point sources and operation modes The process set-point value can be set by different sources. It is possible to choose which source is active at a time. The source for the set-point value can be changed during operation. If the source for the set-point value is changed, then the operation mode of the device is changed.
On a Industrial Ethernet variant it is possible to alternatively change the related object. Refer to the related procedure in the device-specific help in the documentation of the initiation files. Download the initiation files and the related documentation at country.burkert.com. The setting of the parameter...
Type 8761 Configuration with Bürkert Communicator The possible choices for the parameter Set-point value source are: Variant Analogue: Analog set-point value: the setpoint value is set via the analogue input. Variant Industrial Ethernet: Automatic: the set-point value is set via the fieldbus. If different fieldbus participants simultaneously specify a set-point value for the device, it is always the last set value that is used.
Type 8761 Maintenance MAINTENANCE If the device is operated according to the Operating instructions, then the device is maintenance-free. Risk of injury or material damage when working on the device or system. Read and observe the chapter Safety [} 8] before working on the device or system.
Type 8761 Maintenance Send the device back to the manufacturer because it must be replaced and recalibrated. Observe the re- turn procedure given in Return [} 46] Replace the memory card Applicable for: Analogue variant Industrial Ethernet variant De-energise the device.
Type 8761 Troubleshooting TROUBLESHOOTING 10.1 Status indicator is red EPC Analogue Cause Solution The supply voltage is out of the error Operate the device within the specifications. If the status in- range. The device can be damaged. dicator is still red, then send the device back to Bürkert.
Type 8761 Troubleshooting 10.3 Status indicator is yellow EPC Analogue Cause Solution One of the following values is out of spe- Operate the device within the specifications. If the status in- cification. The sensor or the device can dicator is still yellow, then send the device back to Bürkert.
Type 8761 Troubleshooting 10.5 Status indicator is off Cause Solution The device is not energised. Make sure that the device is correctly wired. Make sure that the voltage supply is 24 V DC. Make sure that the power supply source is working prop- erly.
Type 8761 Troubleshooting 10.9 Unstable measured value Cause Solution Functional earth (FE) is not connected To connect the functional earth, use a green-and-yellow properly. cable that is as short as possible. And the cable cross-sec- tion must be at least equal to the cross section of the power-supply cable.
Type 8761 Spare parts and accessories SPARE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES CAUTION! Risk of injury, property damage due to incorrect parts. Incorrect options and unsuitable spare parts can cause injuries to people and damage to the appliance and its surroundings. Only use original options and original spare parts from Bürkert.
Type 8761 Spare parts and accessories 11.3 Mesh filters Item Article number Stainless steel mesh filter, different mesh sizes On request Tab. 15: Mesh filters...
Type 8761 Uninstallation UNINSTALLATION 12.1 Dismantling Relieve the medium pressure in the installation. Flush the device with a neutral medium (for example nitrogen) Relieve the flushing medium pressure in the installation. De-energise the device. Remove the electrical wiring. Disconnect the medium connections.
Type 8761 Logistics LOGISTICS 13.1 Transport and storage Protect the device against moisture and dirt in the original packaging during transportation and storage. Avoid UV radiation and direct sunlight. Protect connections from damage with protective caps. Observe permitted storage temperature.
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