Burkert Type 8793 User Manual
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Description of System
9.2.
Type 8793 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.
Depending on the connection type of the path sensor, Type 8793 functions as a
• Process controller or
• Positioner (position controller)
The following connection options are possible:
Function..
Type.8793
Interface
sensor
Setting.in.the.menu.(ADD.FUNCTION)
Process controller
digital (serial)
Remote Sensor Type 8798
POS.SENSOR → DIGITAL
For menu description see Chapter
Positioner
(position controller)
analog
(4 ... 20 mA) *
Any, high-resolution path
sensor
POS.SENSOR → ANALOG
For menu description see Chapter
Table 4:
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).
English
Types 8792, 8793