Series 3730
Type 3730-0 Electropneumatic Positioner
Application
Single-acting or double-acting positioner for attachment to
pneumatic control valves
Reference variable
4 to 20 mA
Travels
5.3 to 200 mm
The positioner ensures a predetermined assignment of the valve
(controlled variable x) to the input signal (reference variable
w). It compares the input signal received from a control system
to the travel of the control valve and issues a corresponding
output signal pressure (output variable y).
Special features
Simple attachment to all common linear actuators with
interface for SAMSON direct attachment, NAMUR rib or
valves with rod-type yokes according to IEC60534-6-1
(Fig. 1)
Direct attachment to Type3277
Pneumatic Actuator
Any desired mounting position of the positioner
Calibrated travel sensor without gears susceptible to wear
Analog pneumatic output prevents pulsing in case of leaking actuator
Fast-reacting analog control loop
High control accuracy (fine tuning) without dead band
and continuous pneumatic output
Two-wire system with small electrical load below 300
for explosion-protected version and version without explosion protection
Output pressure limitation enabled by DIP switch
Selectable tight-closing function with fixed switching point
Attachment to
Type 3510 Micro-flow Valve
Low air consumption of approx. 110 ln/h independent of
supply and output pressure
Aluminum housing with IP 66 degree of protection
Check valve in the exhaust air port
Resistant to shock and vibrations
Extended temperature range also for intrinsically safe
operation
Travel range selectable within the rated travel range by
setting DIP switch
Zero and span adjusted by potentiometers
Reference variable range and direction of action adjustable by setting DIP switches, e.g. for split-range operation
Certified according to IEC 61508/SIL
Attachment to
NAMUR rib
Additional options
Stainless steel housing
Associated Information Sheet
Fig. 1: Type 3730-0 Positioner
u T 8350 EN
Edition January 2010
Data Sheet
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Principle of operation
The supply air is supplied to the booster and the pressure regulator (8). An intermediate flow regulator (9) with fixed settings
is used to purge the positioner and, at the same time, guarantees trouble-free operation of the booster.
The positioner is mounted on pneumatic control valves and is
used to assign the valve position (controlled variablex) to the
control signal (reference variablew). The positioner compares
the electric control signal of a control system to the travel of the
control valve and issues a signal pressure (output variabley) for
the pneumatic actuator.
The output signal pressure supplied by the booster can be limited by enabling the DIP switch setting S5 (4).
The volume restriction (10) and DIP switch setting S6 are used
to optimize the positioner by adapting it to the actuator size
and changing the gain factor.
The positioner consists of a travel sensor system proportional
to resistance, an analog i/p converter with a downstream air
capacity booster and the electronics with microcontroller.
The position of the valve stem is transmitted as a linear travel
motion over the pick-up lever to the travel sensor (2) and supplied to an analog PD controller (3). The PD controller compares this actual value to the DC control signal coming from the
control system, e.g. a 4 to 20 mA signal. In case of a system
deviation, the activation of the i/p converter (6) is changed so
that the actuator of the control valve (1) is pressurized or vented
accordingly over the downstream booster (7).
Operation
The user can adjust the potentiometers and DIP switches to
change the positioner settings. The configuration of the positioner is facilitated by instructions included on the inside of the
cover which are intended to ensure a quick and trouble-free
adaptation of the positioner to the control valve.
This causes the valve plug to move to the position determined
by the reference variable.
w
x
8
Q
7
10
1
x
1
2
3
4
6
7
8
9
10
Actuator
Travel sensor
Analog PD controller
DIP switches S1 to S10
i/p converter
Air capacity booster
Pressure regulator
Flow regulator
Volume restriction
Fig. 2: Functional diagram of Type 3730-0 Positioner
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Table 1: Technical data
Type 3730-0 Positioner (technical data in test certificates additionally apply to explosion-protected devices)
Travel
Adjustable
5.3 to 30mm
Attachment to Type 3510 Micro-flow Valve
5.3 to 15mm
Attachment according to IEC 60534-6 (NAMUR)
5.3 to 200mm
Adjustable within the initialized travel/angle of rotation; travel can be restricted to 1/5 at the
maximum
Travel range
Reference
variable w
Direct attachment to Type 3277 Actuator
Signal range
4 to 20mA, 4 to 12mA and 12 to 20mA
selected by setting DIP switches S6 and S7
Static destruction limit
100 mA
Minimum current
3.6mA
Load impedance
6V (corresponding to 300 at 20 mA)
Supply air
Supply air
1.4 to 7bar (20 to 105psi)
Air quality acc. to
ISO 8573-1 (edition
2001-02)
Max. particle size and density: Class 4 Oil content: Class 3 Pressure dew point:
Class 3 or at least 10 K beneath the lowest ambient temperature to be expected
Signal pressure (output)
0 bar up to the capacity of the supply pressure
Limitation to approx. 2.4 bar enabled by setting DIP switch S5
Characteristic
Linear Deviation 1 %
Hysteresis
1%
Sensitivity
0.1 %
Direction of action
Adjustable by changing DIP switch S4 setting
Air consumption
Independent of supply air approx. 110ln/h at a supply pressure of 4 bar
Air output
capacity
Actuator filled with air
At p = 6 bar: 8.5 mn3/h At p = 1.4 bar: 3.0 mn3/h Kvmax(20 C) = 0.09
Actuator vented
At p = 6 bar: 14.0 mn3/h At p = 1.5 bar: 4.5 mn3/h Kvmax(20 C) = 0.15
Permissible ambient temperature
Influences
20 to +80 C 45 to +80 C with metal cable gland
The limits in the test certificate additionally apply for explosion-protected versions
Temperature
0.15 %/10 K
Supply air
None
Influence of vibrations
0.25 % up to 2000 Hz and 4 g according to IEC 770
Electromagnetic compatibility
Complying with EN 61000-6-2, EN 61000-6-3, EN 61326-1 and NAMUR Recommendation
NE 21
Electrical connections
One M20 x 1.5 cable gland for 6 to 12 mm clamping area Second M20 x 1.5 threaded connection additionally exists Screw terminals for 2.0 to 2.5 mm wire cross-section
Explosion protection
See Table 2
Degree of protection
IP 66/NEMA 4X
Observing the requirements of IEC 61508, the systematic capability of the control valve for
emergency venting as a component in safety-instrumented systems is given.
Use in safety-instrumented systems (SIL)
Use is possible on observing the requirements of IEC 61511 and the required hardware fault
tolerance in safety-instrumented systems up to SIL 2 (single device/HFT = 0) and SIL 3 (redundant
configuration/HFT= 1).
Weight
1.0 kg
Materials
Housing
Die-cast aluminum EN AC-AlSi12(Fe) (EN AC-44300) acc. to DIN EN 1706, chromated and
powder paint coated Special version in stainless steel 1.4581
External parts
Stainless steel 1.4571 and 1.4301
Cable gland
M20x1.5, black polyamide
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Dimensions in mm
210
Direct attachment
40
28
58
Output (38)
Supply (9)
86
164
14
34
80
M 20x1.5
Pressure gauge bracket
G or NPT
or connecting plate
Lever
S = 17 mm
M = 50 mm
L = 100 mm
XL = 200 mm
58
15
70
Attachment according to
IEC 60534-6 (NAMUR)
46
34
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Table 2: Explosion protection certificates
Type of approval
Certificate number
Date
Remarks
EC Type Examination Certificate PTB 03 ATEX 2099
2003-07-21
II 2G Ex ia IIC T6
2006-08-25
II 2D Ex tb IIIC T80C IP66*
2003-09-30
II 3G Ex nA II T6
2004-12-09
II 3G Ex ic IIC T6*
II 3D Ex tc IIIC T80C IP66*
2005-02-11
Ex ia IIC T6 Class I, Zone 0; Class II, Groups E, F, G
Ex nA II T6; Class I, Zone 2; Class II, Div. 2, Groups E, F, G
First Addendum
Statement of Conformity
PTB 03 ATEX 2179 X
First Addendum
CSA
1613095
Type
3730
-01
-08
-03
Type 4 Enclosure
FM
3021579
2004-12-01
GOST (valid until 2018-11-14)
RU C-DE08.B.00113
2013-11-15
INMETRO
On request
JIS (valid until 2014-07-28)
TC17330
STCC (valid until 2017-10-01)
No. 972
Class I, Zone 0, AEx ia IIC,
Class I, II, III, Div. 1, Groups A, B, C, D, E, F, G
Class I, Div. 2, Groups A, B, C, D
Class II, Div. 2, Groups F, G
-03
Type 4X
1Ex ia IIC T6 Gb, 1Ex tb IIIC T80C Db IP66
-01
2Ex nA IIC T6 Gc, 2Ex ic IIC T6 Gc, 2Ex tc IIIC T80C Dc IP66
-08
2011-07-29
Ex ia IIC T6
-07
2012-09-18
0Ex ia IIC T6X; 2Ex s II T6X
-01
* Designation according to the EN 60079 standard series
Article code
Positioner
Type 3730-0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0
0 0 0
With DIP switches,
4 20 mA reference variable*
Explosion protection
Without
ATEX: II 2G Ex ia IIC T6; II 2D Ex tb IIIC T80C IP66
FM/CSA:
Class I, Zone 0, AEx ia IIC; Class I, II, III, Div. 1, Groups AG
Class I, Div. 2, Groups AD; Class II, Div. 2, Groups F, G/
Ex ia IIC T6 Class I, Zone 0; Class II, Groups E, F, G
Ex nA II T6; Class I, Zone 2; Class II, Div. 2, Groups E, F, G
3
7
8
JIS: Ex ia IIC T6
ATEX: II 3G Ex nA II T6; II 3G Ex ic IIC T6; II 3D Ex tc IIIC T80C IP66
Housing material
Aluminum (standard)
Stainless steel 1.4581
Special applications
Without
Device compatible with paint (lowest permissible ambient temperature 20 C)
Exhaust air port with NPT thread, back of housing sealed
Special version
Without
0 0 0
GOST: 1Ex ia IIC T6 Gb, 1Ex tb IIIC T80C Db IP66
0 1 4
GOST: 2Ex nA IIC T6 Gc, 2Ex ic IIC T6 Gc, 2Ex tc IIIC T80C Dc IP66
0 2 0
* Additional functions such as limit switches, solenoid valve, position transmitter or external position sensor, e.g. with Type 3730-2 Positioner
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Mounting the positioner
Ordering text
The Type 3730 Electropneumatic Positioner can be attached
directly to the Type 3277 Actuator over a connection block
Type 3730-0x Positioner
In actuators with fail-safe action Actuator stem extends and
Type 3277-5 Actuator (120 cm), the signal pressure is routed
over an internal hole in the actuator yoke to the actuator.
In actuators with effective diaphragm areas of 240 cm or
larger, the signal pressure is routed to the actuator over readymade external piping.
Using the appropriate bracket, the positioner can also be attached according to IEC 60534-6-1 (NAMUR recommendation). The positioner can be mounted on either side of the control valve.
Without pneumatic connecting rail
(only when directly attached to Type 3277)
With pneumatic connecting rail ISO 228/1-G
With pneumatic connecting rail -18 NPT
Without/with pressure gauge up to max. 6 bar
Attachment to Type 3277 Actuator (120 to 700 cm)
Attachment acc. to IEC 60534-6-1 (NAMUR)
Travel: ... mm, if applicable, stem diameter: ... mm
Adapter M20x1.5 to NPT
Metal cable gland
SAMSON AG MESS- UND REGELTECHNIK
Weismllerstrae 3 60314 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Phone: +49 69 4009-0 Fax: +49 69 4009-1507
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T 8384-0 EN
2014-05-19
Specifications subject to change without notice
