10.
funcTiOns
The positioner type 8691 has different basic and additional functions which can be configured and parameterized
via the DIP switches or the communications software.
10.1.
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 sense of direction
between input signal and set-point
position
CUTOFF
Sealing function for position
controller
CHARACT
Selection of the transfer charac-
teristic between input signal and
stroke (correction characteristic)
Table 12:
Basic functions of DIP switches
The following basic function can be changed via the communications software only.
function
description
INPUT
Input of the standard signal input
for the set-point default
Table 13:
Basic function of communications software
The INPUT, CUTOFF and CHARACT functions can be parameterized via the communications software.
The instructions for the communications software describe in detail the individual menu options, as well as
parameterization and configuration.
These instructions can be found on the internet at
are also available on CD which can be ordered by quoting identification number 804625.
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Type 8791
Functions
dip switches Off
1
Ascending
2
Sealing function off
3
Linear characteristic Correction
factory settings
4 to 20 mA
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On
Descending
Sealing function on
characteristic
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