Name: Samson 3730 Series
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EB 8384-3 EN

Firmware version 1.61

Edition April 2022

Series3730

Type3730-3 Electropneumatic Positioner

Communication: HART

Old design

New design

Table of Contents3
Safety Instructions and Measures7
Notes on Possible Severe Personal Injury10
Notes on Possible Personal Injury10
Notes on Possible Property Damage11
Special Instructions Concerning Explosion Protection13
Markings on the Device15
Nameplate15
Article Code16
Firmware Versions18
Design and Principle of Operation21
Mounting Versions22
Additional Equipment22
Communication23
Configuration Using the TROVIS-VIEW Software24
Technical Data25
Dimensions in MM31
Fixing Levels According to VDI/VDE 3845 (September 2010)35
Shipment and On-Site Transport37
Accepting the Delivered Goods37
Removing the Packaging from the Positioner37
Transporting the Positioner37
Storing the Positioner37
Installation39
Installation Conditions39
Preparation for Installation40
Adjusting the Lever and Pin Position40
Exchanging the Lever40
Travel Tables43
Positioner Attachment44
Direct Attachment44
Attachment According to IEC 60534-648
Attachment According to VDI/VDE 3847-150
Attachment According to VDI/VDE 3847-254
Attachment to Type 3510 Micro-Flow Valve62
Attachment to Rotary Actuators62
Reversing Amplifier for Double-Acting Actuators68
Attachment of External Position Sensor68
Mounting the Position Sensor with Direct Attachment69
Mounting the Position Sensor with Attachment According to IEC 60534-670
Mounting the Position Sensor to Type 3510 Micro-Flow Valve72
Mounting on Rotary Actuators73
Mounting the Leakage Sensor74
Retrofitting Inductive Limit Switch75
Mounting Positioners with Stainless Steel Housings76
Air Purging Function for Single-Acting Actuators76
Pneumatic Connection78
Signal Pressure Connection79
Signal Pressure Reading79
Supply Pressure79
Signal Pressure (Output)79
Electrical Connection80
Switching Amplifier According to en 60947-5-683
Mounting Accessories85
Operation91
Serial Interface92
HART ® Communication94
Dynamic HART ® Variables94
Start-Up and Configuration97
Determining the Fail-Safe Position98
Adjusting the Volume Restriction Q99
Limiting the Signal Pressure100
Checking the Operating Range of the Positioner100
Initializing the Positioner102
MAX - Initialization Based on Maximum Range104
NOM - Initialization Based on Nominal Range105
MAN - Initialization Based on a Manually Selected OPEN Position107
Sub - Substitute Calibration108
Setting Other Parameters112
Adjusting Inductive Limit Switch113
Operation117
Adapting the Display Direction117
Changing the Operating Mode118
Closed-Loop Operation (Automatic Mode)118
Manual Mode118
Fail-Safe Position (SAFE)119
Performing Zero Calibration120
Resetting the Positioner121
Malfunctions123
Troubleshooting124
Emergency Action126
Servicing127
Cleaning the Cover Window128
Cleaning the Filters128
Maintenance of the Supply Air Pressure Reducing Stations128
Firmware Updates128
Periodic Inspection and Testing of the Positioner128
Decommissioning131
Removal133
Repairs135
Servicing Explosion-Protected Devices135
Returning Devices to SAMSON135
Disposal137
Certificates139
Annex a (Configuration Instructions)189
Parameters and Functions189
Error Codes198
Valve Characteristic Selection207
Annex B209
Accessories209
After-Sales Service214

Brand	Samson
Model	3730 Series
Category	Valve Positioners
Language	English

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