Type 8696
Operation and function
12.
OperaTiOn anD funcTiOn
The positioner Type 8696 has different basic and additional functions which can be configured and parameterized
via the DIP switches or the communications software.
12.1. Basic functions
The following basic functions can be activated via the DIP switches (CUTOFF and CHARACT) or changed
(DIR.CMD).
function
Description
DIR.CMD
Effective direction between input
signal and set-point position
CUTOFF
Sealing function for positioner
CHARACT
Selection of the Transfer Charac-
teristic between Input Signal and
Stroke (Correction Characteristic)
Table 17:
Basic functions of DIP switches
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Screw off the transparent cap of the positioner to operate the DIP switches.
noTe!
Damage or malfunction due to penetration of dirt and humidity!
• To observe protection class IP65 / IP67, screw the transparent cap in all the way.
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Close the device (assembly tool: 674078
The following basic function can be changed via the communications software only.
function
Description
INPUT
Entry of the standard signal input
for the set-point value
Table 18:
Basic function of communications software
The INPUT, CUTOFF and CHARACT functions can be parameterized via the communications software.
The operating instructions for the communications software describe in detail the individual functions, as
well as parameterization and configuration.
These instructions can be found on the Internet at
and are also available on CD which can be ordered by quoting identification number 804625.
The assembly tool (674078) is available from your Bürkert sales office
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Dip switches Off
1
2
3
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factory setting
4 ... 20 mA
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On
Rise
Fall
Sealing function off
Sealing function on
Linear characteristic Correction
characteristic
Documentation
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