The robust and compact positioner is designed for mounting on thrust and slewing actuators with standardization in accordance with IEC 60534-6-1 or VDI/VDE 3845 (IEC 60534-6-2). The variant with remote displacement transducer can also be used to control Bürkert process control valves. The SideCONTROL digital electro-pneumatic positioner processes all common current and voltage standard signals and can optionally be equipped with a fieldbus interface. The positioner is equipped with additional diagnostic functions for valve monitoring. Valve diagnostic messages via status signals are sent in accordance with NE107 (NAMUR) and are recorded as history entries. The diagnostics can be used to monitor the operating conditions of the control valve, which makes maintenance decisions plannable if necessary and optimizes the availability of the systems. Operation is carried out via the external control and display module consisting of a graphic display with backlight. For the user, this results in a very simple and clear operation, which is identical to the Bürkert positioners and process controllers ELEMENT Type 8692/8693. The pneumatic actuator system can be used equally for single- and double-acting actuators. It is characterized by a defined safety behavior in the event of failure of the electrical or pneumatic auxiliary energy and has a very large usable air performance range at supply pressures up to 7 bar.
