Burkert Type 8793 - Manual (Page 142)

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Auxiliary functions
26.2.19. POS.SENSOR – Setting interface remote path sensor
The interface for the connection of an external path sensor can be selected in this menu.
The POS.SENSOR menu option is available for Type 8793 Remote only.
The following connection options are possible:
Interface sensor Setting.in.the.menu.(ADD.FUNCTION)
digital (serial) Remote sensor Type 8798. POS.SENSOR → DIGITAL
analog (4 - 20 mA) * Any, high-resolution path sensor. POS.SENSOR → ANALOG
Table 69: Connection options type 8793 with external position sensor
* If the path sensor is connected to the process controller type 8793 via the analog interface, it can be
operated only as a positioner (position controller).
The P.CONTROL auxiliary function is automatically removed.
POS.SENSOR
DIGITAL
EXIT
ENTER
ENTER
The position signal of the path sensor is
transmitted digitally
ANALOG The position signal of the path sensor is
transmitted in analog mode
①
②
Figure 81: Operating structure POS.SENSOR
①
Digital interface (menu option POS.SENSOR → DIGITAL):
Type 8792/8793 is connected to the path sensor Type 8798 via a digital interface
(see Chapter “Terminal assignment for external position sensor (for remote model only)”, page 58).
②
Analog interface (menu option POS.SENSOR → ANALOG):
Type 8793 is connected via a 4 ... 20 mA interface to any path sensor with 4 ... 20 mA output signal. To do
this, the path sensor is connected to the process actual value input (see Chapter “Terminal assignments of the
process actual value input”, page 59).
If the path sensor requires an additional power supply of 24 V DC, it can be supplied via the positioner.
26.2.20. SERVICE
This function is of no importance to the operator of Type 8792/8793. It is for internal use only.
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