- Intelligent operation & diagnostics: Auto-start with self-calibration and comprehensive valve health monitoring.
- Partial Stroke Testing (PST): Verifies Emergency Shut Down (ESD) valve functionality.
- Predictive maintenance alerts: Real-time performance metrics and maintenance notifications.
- Data analysis: Records and analyzes position history, response history, and online friction.
- User interface & configuration: Local setup via four push-buttons and backlit multilingual graphical LCD; wireless setup via infrared (IrCom).
- Communication protocols: HART (4–20 mA superimposed), FOUNDATION Fieldbus H1, PROFIBUS-PA, FoxCom.
- Robust design: Aluminum, stainless steel, or flameproof housing; IP66/NEMA 4X; vibration-resistant; –40 to 80°C (–40 to 176°F).
- Safety certifications: SIL-approved (up to SIL 3) and explosion/flameproof certified (ATEX, IECEx, FM, CSA).
- Versatility & mounting: Compatible with linear (8–260 mm stroke) and rotary actuators (up to 95° angle); supports single or double-acting pneumatic actuators.
SRD960 RCV Universal Positioner
The SRD960 RCV Universal Positioner offers the most advanced technology available on the market today. This includes among others an infrared interface for wireless operation and configuration, a multilingual full-text graphic LCD, and an availability with the choice of all in the process automation applied communication protocols. It offers enhanced applications and methods to analyze recorded stroke data.
- Industrial processes: Precise control and monitoring of pneumatic valves in general industrial settings.
- Oil & gas: Rugged, explosion-proof design suitable for exploration, production, and refining environments.
- Chemical & petrochemical: Handles corrosive or hazardous materials safely and reliably.
- Safety-critical applications: Partial Stroke Testing (PST) verifies valve readiness for emergency shutdowns.
- Remote operations: Infrared interface enables wireless configuration and operation in hard-to-reach or hazardous areas.
- Stroke range: 8–120 mm (0.3–4.7 in), extendable up to 260 mm (10.2 in)
- Angle range: Up to 95° (optional up to 300°)
- Supply air pressure: Up to 6 bar (90 psig); 7 bar (105 psig) with spool valve
- Actuator compatibility: Fits linear and rotary actuators per NAMUR, IEC 60534-6-1, VDI/VDE 3845, 3847
- Protection class: IP66 / NEMA 4X
- Safety & diagnostics: SIL-approved, ATEX and FM explosion-proof certified, includes advanced diagnostics and Partial Stroke Testing (PST)
