2.2 Short description
Actuator controls The AUMATIC actuator controls is used to operate AUMA actuators and is
supplied ready for use.
The controls can be mounted directly to the actuator but also separately on
a wall bracket.
The functions of the AUMATIC controls include standard valve control in
OPEN - CLOSE duty, positioning, process control, logging of operating data,
diagnostic functions right through control via fieldbus.
Local controls/
COM-AC/fieldbus
Operation, setting, and display can be performed on site directly at the con-
trols or alternatively from REMOTE via a fieldbus interface.
On site it is possible to
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operate the actuator via the local controls (push buttons and display) and
perform settings (contents of these instructions).
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read in or out data or modify and save settings via the AUMA COM-AC
programming software (option), using a computer (laptop or PC).
Depending on the version, the connection between computer and
AUMATIC can be made with cable (infra-red interface) or without cable
(Bluetooth interface) (not included in these instructions).
Intrusive – Non-Intrusive Intr
usive version:
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Limit and torque setting is performed via switches in the actuator.
Non-Intrusive version:
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Limit and torque setting is performed via the controls, actuator and con-
trols housings do not have to be opened.
For this purpose, the actuator is equipped with an MWG (magnetic limit
and torque transmitter), also supplying analogue torque feedback sig-
nals/torque indication.
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Actuator controls
AUMATIC AC 01.1/ACExC 01.1 Profibus DP Manual