SH 8384-3 EN 3
Purpose of this manual
The Safety Manual SH8384-3 contains information relevant for the use of the Type3730-3
Positioner in safety-instrumented systems according to IEC61508 and IEC61511. The safety
manual is intended for planners, constructors, and operators of safety-instrumented systems.
Risk of malfunction due to incorrect mounting, connection or start-up of the device.
Refer to the Mounting and Operating Instructions EB8384-3on how to mount the positioner,
perform the electric and pneumatic connections as well as start up the positioner.
Observe the warnings and safety instructions written in the Mounting and Operating
Instructions EB8384-3.
Further documentation
The documents listed below contain descriptions of the start-up, functioning, and operation of
the positioner. You can download these documents from the SAMSON website. The
documents marked with an asterisk (*) are supplied with the positioner either in printed or
electronic form.
Type3730-3 Positioner with HART
®
communication
u T8384-3: Data sheet
u EB 8384-3*: Mounting and operating instructions
u KH 8384-3*: Conguration instructions for HART
®
communication
u KA8384-2/3*: Quick guide
EXPERTplus diagnostics (Type3730-3 Positioner in rmware version 1.50 and higher)
u T 8389: Data sheet
u EB 8389*: Operating instructions
EXPERT
+
diagnostics (Type3730-3 Positioner up to rmware version 1.49)
u T 8388: Data sheet
u EB 8388: Operating instructions
In addition to the positioner documentation, observe the documentation for the pneumatic
actuator, valve, and other valve accessories.
NOTICE