Burkert Type 8696 - Manual (Page 43)

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12. OPERATION AND FUNCTION
The positioner Type 8696 has different basic and additional functions which can be configured and parameterized
via the DIP switches or the communications software.
12.1. Basic functions
The following basic functions can be activated via the DIP switches ( CUTOFF and CHARACT) or changed
( DIR.CMD).
Function Description DIP Switches OFF ON
DIR.CMD Effective direction between input
signal and set-point position 1 Rise Fall
CUTOFF Sealing function for positioner 2 Sealing function off Sealing function on
CHARACT Selection of the Transfer Charac-
teristic between Input Signal and
Stroke (Correction Characteristic) 3 Linear characteristic Correction
characteristic
Table 17: Basic functions of DIP switches
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Screw off the transparent cap of the positioner to operate the DIP switches.
NOTE!
Damage or malfunction due to penetration of dirt and humidity!
• To observe protection class IP65 / IP67, screw the transparent cap in all the way.
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Close the device (assembly tool: 674078 18) ).
The following basic function can be changed via the communications software only.
Function Description Factory setting
INPUT Entry of the standard signal input
for the set-point value
4 ... 20 mA
Table 18: Basic function of communications software
The INPUT, CUTOFF and CHARACT functions can be parameterized via the communications software.
The operating instructions for the communications software describe in detail the individual functions, as
well as parameterization and configuration.
These instructions can be found on the Internet at www.burkert.com Documentation Type 8696
and are also available on CD which can be ordered by quoting identification number 804625.
18)
The assembly tool (674078) is available from your Bürkert sales office
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