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STI S.r.l.

 

– Via Dei Caravaggi 15, 24040 Levate (BG) – ITALY        www.imi-critical.com 

 

 

 

Manual 4049, rev. 00 05/2017 

– FTC  

 

 

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9.6  Self-tuning guide 

 

Warning 

 

The actuator will move during the self tuning.

 

 
Follow these steps using the display buttons (ENT, DOWN, UP, ESC): 

turn on the FTC smart positioner; 

push any button and then enter the password (ENT-UP-DOWN-UP-DOWN); 

select set-up from main menu; 

select operating mode menu from set-up menu; 

select “Out svc” in the operating mode menu; 

come back to set-up menu; 

select actuator menu from set-up menu; 

chose the actuator type; 

come back to main menu; 

select calibration menu from main menu; 

select full self-tuning menu from calibration menu; 

start the self-tuning. 

 

 

Summary of Contents for FasTrak Compact

Page 1: ...FTC FasTrak Compact INSTRUCTION MANUAL 4049 ...

Page 2: ...TI S r l Via Dei Caravaggi 15 24040 Levate BG ITALY www imi critical com Manual 4049 rev 00 05 2017 FTC i STI S r l has taken every care in collecting and verifying the documentation contained in this Instruction Manual The information herein contained are reserved property of STI S r l ...

Page 3: ... 3 3 TECHNICAL DATA 4 4 LABEL 5 5 OPERATING CONDITIONS AND INTENDED USE 6 5 1 OPERATING CONDITIONS 6 5 2 INTENDED USE 6 6 TRANSPORT 7 7 RECEPTION 7 8 STORAGE 7 9 INSTALLATION 8 9 1 CHECKS TO PERFORM BEFORE INSTALLATION 8 9 2 MOUNTING ON THE ACTUATOR 8 9 3 EARTHING CONNECTION 10 9 4 PNEUMATIC CONNECTIONS 11 9 5 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION 12 9 6 SELF TUNING GUIDE 13 10 INSTRUCTION FOR THE OPERATORS 15 10...

Page 4: ...form to current goods specifications The warranty period is two years from the date of shipment to the first user The warranty does not cover special products or components not covered by warranty in their turn by subcontractors No warranty is given for products which have been subject to improper storage improper installation improper maintenance or which have been modified or repaired by unautho...

Page 5: ...tentially explosive atmospheres ATEX 1 6 Symbology used Important Be careful where these symbols are shown they indicate a potentially hazardous situation and they warn that if the steps are not properly performed may result causing serious injury death or long term risks to the health of exposed persons GENERAL DANGER DANGER POWER SUPPLY CRUSHING HAZARD Important The operators shall adopt the saf...

Page 6: ...phragm auto tuning on control stroking time applications from 0 5 sec to 100 sec control and PID parameter independently adjustable for open and close stroking time user independently adjustable to open and to close travel limit position independently user adjustable to open and to close up to 50 of stroke tight shut off position to open and to close independently adjustable pressure shut off to o...

Page 7: ... percentage or configurable CONTROL PARAMETER individually configurable for each direction TRAVEL CONTROL min and max settable stroke limits of cut off SIGNAL FAIL end stroke limits 4 mA position HYSTERESIS DEADBAND 0 15 REPEATIBILITY 0 15 SENSITIVITY 0 1 LINEARITY 0 3 INFLUENCE OF TEMPERATURE 0 3 for every 10 C FLOW CAPABILITY 23 5 Nm 3 h at 6bar CV 0 3 ACTION configurable single or double Enviro...

Page 8: ...ference to a Certificate of product and or system issued by Notified Body Exterior or Certificate of Conformity issued by STI S r l Figure 2 FTC standard label Important It is forbidden to modify the information and the marks without previous written authorization by STI S r l Do not remove the label and or replace with other label Warning It is severely forbidden to use the FTC positioner under c...

Page 9: ...rely forbidden to use the FTC smart positioner for purpose or application other than those for which it was designed and here specified Warning Make sure that observe the common safety regulations and the accident prevention rules of the H S organizations observe the safety regulations for the pneumatic actuator used observe the safety regulations for the installation and operation of electrical s...

Page 10: ...ons in force 7 RECEPTION FTC smart positioner leave the factory in perfect condition Performances of each unit are guaranteed by tests and data reported on a specific Test Report At the reception of the FTC smart positioner check that the model correspond with that of order confirmation check that the FTC smart positioner has not been damaged during transport 8 STORAGE A proper attention must be o...

Page 11: ...ded to check the FTC smart positioner conditions before the installation the pneumatic and electric port must be protected by plastic plugs until the installation phase the supply circuit must be protected to prevent that the voltage or the current exceed the stated limits the equipment must be provided with cable entries and filler plugs certified according to the required certification 9 2 Mount...

Page 12: ...___________________________________________________________________________ STI S r l Via Dei Caravaggi 15 24040 Levate BG ITALY www imi critical com Manual 4049 rev 00 05 2017 FTC 9 Figure 3 FTC main dimensions ...

Page 13: ...17 FTC 10 Figure 4 FTC main connections 9 3 Earthing connection Warning The FTC smart positioner shall have a proper earthing connection The use of a ground strap between the FTC smart positioner housing and a suitable earthed point is required A proper connection could be done by the screw threaded in the FTC housing as shown in the following picture Figure 5 FTC earthing connection ...

Page 14: ...ing actuators with or without spring o for double acting actuators without spring i Port IN must be connected to the supply line ii Port OUT2 or M6 thread hole must be connected to the actuator chamber that has to vent at signal fail position no power iii Port OUT1 must be connected to the actuator chamber that has to be pressurized at signal fail position no power o for double acting actuators wi...

Page 15: ... installation of the FTC smart positioner observe ESD precautions during the handling of the electrical cables and connections inside the FTC smart positioner use an earthed wrist strap during the operations the electrical connections must be done according to diagram and label the signal current circuit and the input and output circuitry must meet the explosion protection requirements stipulated ...

Page 16: ...e steps using the display buttons ENT DOWN UP ESC turn on the FTC smart positioner push any button and then enter the password ENT UP DOWN UP DOWN select set up from main menu select operating mode menu from set up menu select Out svc in the operating mode menu come back to set up menu select actuator menu from set up menu chose the actuator type come back to main menu select calibration menu from...

Page 17: ... 15 24040 Levate BG ITALY www imi critical com Manual 4049 rev 00 05 2017 FTC 14 MAIN PAGE PASSWORD ENTER PASSWORD ENT UP DOWN UP DOWN MAIN MENU SYSTEM INFO CALIBRATION SET UP RAW DATA LIMITS ONLY TUNING 1 TUNING 2 FULL SELF TUNING TRAVEL CONTROL OPERATING MODE FACTORY RESET ACTUATOR Figure 6 Complete display tree ...

Page 18: ...be taken to protect against process media Important Any repair work other than the operations outlines in this Instruction Manual is allowed only if STI S r l authorises it 10 1 Field activities During the start up of the FTC smart positioner check that the pressure and quality of the supply fluid filtering degree dehydration etcetera are as prescribed check if the operating condition are as presc...

Page 19: ...engineer for any additional measures that must be taken to protect against process media Before any type of operation and or maintenance is performed make sure that actuator accessories and all connected equipment are not under pressure and in safe conditions fluid supply power or other energy sources and signals are disconnected 11 1 Periodic Inspections and maintenance Periodic visual inspection...

Page 20: ... Check supply line Low supply pressure Adjust supply pressure Internal component damaged Call STI S r l Actuator opening closing time not satisfy Incorrect positioner calibration Call STI S r l Actuator pneumatic circuit not suitable Call STI S r l Wrong actuator sizing Call STI S r l Leakages from pneumatic circuit The nuts of pipe fittings are not tighten enough Tighten the nuts Important If ano...

Page 21: ...i Caravaggi 15 24040 Levate BG ITALY www imi critical com Manual 4049 rev 00 05 2017 FTC 18 13 SPARE PARTS Spare parts available for the FTC smart positioner FTC filter group 5µm cartridge plug o rings FTC I P group I P converter o ring screws washers FTC high speed communication kit FTC pressure gauges ...

Page 22: ...e specialist recyclers Rubber seals o rings Yes No May require special treatment before disposal use specialist waste disposal companies Warning The following instructions must be respected operations must be carried out only by skilled operators always wear protective clothing gloves and eyewear to prevent personal injury Check with your process or safety engineer for any additional measures that...

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