Remote operation with external position sensor – Burkert Type 8791 User Manual

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Attachment and assembly

8.4. remote operation with external

position sensor

In the case of this model the positioner has no position sensor in the
form of a rotary position sensor, but an external remote sensor.
The Remote Sensor Type 8798 is connected via a serial, digital
interface.

8.4.1. mounting accessories

There are two options of attaching the positioner in remote operation
(see “Fig. 15” ).

Installation on a DIN rail with
accessory kit,
part no. 675702

Installation on a wall with
accessory kit,
part no. 675715

Fig. 15: Attachment types in remote operation

8.4.2. connection and start-up of the

remote sensor Type 8798

Warning!

risk of injury from improper start-up!
• Start-up may be carried out by authorised technicians only and

with the appropriate tools!

risk of injury from unintentional activation of the system and
an uncontrolled restart!
• Secure system from unintentional activation.
• Following assembly, ensure a controlled restart.

Connect the 4 wires of the sensor cable to the designated
screw-type terminals of the positioner (see chapter “10.4.5. Ter-
minal assignment for connecting the external position sensor (for
remote model only)”).

Attach Remote Sensor on the actuator.
The correct procedure is described in the brief instructions for
the Remote Sensor.

Connect positioner pneumatically to the actuator.

Connect compressed air to positioner.

Switch on supply voltage to the positioner.

Run the

X.TUNE function.

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