smart positioner

H I G H F L O W C A PA C I T Y

Total capability in valve actuation

ACTUATOR VOLUME (l)

STROKING TIME
60
50

PT

40
30
20
FT CV 2

10

Positioner CV 0.5
0
0

10

20

30
TIME (s)

40

50

60

SERIES

Key features
1 HIGH FLOW PRECISION CONTROL

2 CONTROL ALGORITHMS & HARDWARE

The unique design allows to keep the high

Self calibration on double acting piston,

speed performance in large volume actua-

diaphragm, rotary actuator with or without

tors without additional amplification.

spring; patented adjustable control parameter independently to open and close stroke.

3 STRONG SHAFT DESIGN

4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Not sensitive to radial and axial external load

Thanks to IP66 protection and unique

caused by mounting and linkages.

exhaust protection system it is suitable to

be installed in harsh environment with presence of tropical rain, dust, sand, salt

FT in stainless steel 316 version.

Strong shaft design.

Environmental protection.

Te c h n i c a l s p e c i f i c a t i o n s
CONNECTION
Power
Electrical connections

Pneumatic connections
Communication protocol
INPUT
Signal

2 wire from signal

(min 3,5 mA, 1230 Vdc)
Signal 1/2 NPT (or metric
M20x1,5 on request) Auxiliary
input / output 1/2 NPT
(or metric M20x1,5 on request)
1/2 NPT female
HART
TTL RS232
4-20 mA with HART TM protocol
Configurable split range
Nr 2 configurable digital
(optocoupler 24Vdc)

On off
OUTPUT
Position
On off
STROKE MOVEMENT
Feedback angle of rotation
Adjustable speed

Characteristic curve

Control parameter
Travel control

4-20 mA passive loop

Nr 2 configurable digital
(optocoupler 24Vdc)
30120
(<30 with lower resolution)
Range 0300 seconds,
individually configurable
for each direction
Linear
Equal percentage
Configurable
Individually configurable
for each direction
Min. and Max. settable
stroke limits
Adjustable thrust on seat

AIR SUPPLY
Instrument air

Free of oil, water and dust to

ISO 8573-1 - Class 3
Supply pressure
2,510 bar
Air consumption
1,5 Nm3/h at 6 bar
PERFORMANCE DATA (for angle > 90) According to IEC 61514-2
Hysteresis + deadband
0,15%
Repeatibility
0,15%
Sensitivity
0,1%
Linearity
0,3%
Influence of ambient
temperature
0,3% for every 10C
Air capacity
180 Nm3/h at 6 bar (CV 2,3)
Action
Configurable single or double
ENVIROMENMENTAL CAPABILITIES
Ambient
Protection IP66 NEMA 4X
Operation temperature
-40 to +80C
-50 to +80C for GOST
Humidity
Up to 100%
Vibrations
Up to 2g (ISA S75.13)
CE mark
CE conformity and EMC
MATERIALS
Aluminium
Stainless steel feedback shaft
Fully stainless steel 316
WEIGHT
Aluminium (Ex ia) 3,25 kg
Aluminium (Ex d) 4,11 kg
Stainless steel 316 (Ex ia) 8,82 kg
Stainless steel 316 (Ex d) 10,78 kg

Detailed model selection available on our website

www.stiactuation.com

Options & accessories

1 Remote feedback sensor

8 Fail in place version

2 Universal linkage for:

9 Advanced diagnostic with option pack

linear long stroke actuator (701500 mm)

VDI/VDE 3845 for rotary applications

lever for side yoke or top mounting application

customized application

10 Suitable for using with natural gas

(ATEX-IECEX Certified)
11 Display and push button

3 Directly mounted pneumatic accessories:

gauges and lock up valve

4 Collected or high silenced exhaust

5 High speed communication kit
6 High corrosion resistance version
stainless steel 316 case
7 High corrosion resistance version
stainless steel 316 cabinet

FT display version.

Remote control software interface

1 User friendly interface with all key parameters shown in one screen
2 Tool for easy mechanical feedback alignment
3 Self calibration wizard
4 All parameters full control in a fine tuning expert page
5 Graph tool for performance monitoring with configurable parameters
6 Events and errors report
7 Certified HART

TM

protocol communication 375/475 handheld compliant

8 Option Pack 1 - Advanced diagnostic: Valve signature - Step response

9 Option Pack 2 - Advanced sw feature: Stability control - Soft approach to seat
Frequency response analysis

Remote Control interface.

Valve signature.

HART

HART
MUX

HART
HART modem

4-20 mA

Step response.

Features

No need of amplification device (booster, quick exhaust, ...)

in most application

Superior control capacity of amplification device when installed

High flow with quick, precise complete control capability

Powerful self calibration software with totally personalization

control parameter capability

Wide set of configurable embedded features

Strong design with full metal housing

5 EMBEDDED FEATURES

4-20 mA position feedback.

Digital inputs for configurable trips.

Digital outputs configurable for limit

switches and/or alarm.

7 SOFWARE INTERFACE

6 COMMUNICATIONS

4-20 mA control and power with HART TM

communication protocol.

High speed serial connection.

8 CERTIFICATIONS & APPROVALS

Dedicated software (RCFT) to set, cus-

tomize, control, monitor high dynamic per-

formances.

EUROPEAN DIRECTIVE
Intrinsically safe (Ex ia) / Explosion proof
(Ex d [ia]) according to:
ATEX (94/9/EC)
IECEX
CSA/cUS
CUTR
GOST
INMETRO

Application on quarter turn actuator.

Application on linear
actuator.

Top mounting application.

Application on diaphragm actuator.

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24040 Levate (BG) Italy
Tel. +39 035 2928.2
Fax +39 035 2928.247
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Via San Francesco 18
29017 Fiorenzuola dArda (PC) Italy
Tel. +39 035 2928.2
Fax +39 0523 1715.295
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