INSTRUCTION MANUAL

QUICK TRAK™ III

Instruction, Installation and

Maintenance Manual

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INDEX

1. Description 3
1.1 System description 3
1.2 Specification and option 4
1.3 Fail mode operation 5
1.4 Manufacturer’s identification 8
2. General safety instruction 10
2.1 Installation 10
2.2 Maintenance 10
3. Installation 10
3.1 Servovalve mounting 10
3.2 Controller mounting 11
3.3 Power board connections 12
3.4 Display board connections 17
4. Maintenance operation 20
4.1 Stepping motor 20
4.2 Spool valve manifold Cv 7 21
4.3 Spool valve manifold Cv 22 22
4.4 Controller 23
4.5 Position transmitter probe 23

ANNEX

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1.0 DESCRIPTION

The QuickTrak™ controller is a high-capacity, high-precision digital-pneumatic valve controller that

replaces conventional positioner and volume booster assemblies. The QuickTrak™ has several
advanced control and diagnostic features. There are two different models, QuickTrak ™ (Cv22) and
QuickTrak™ (Cv7).

Cv 22 model Cv 7 model

1.1 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

The QuickTrak™ components are.

1.1.1 Servo-Valve (S)

A high-capacity Servo-Valve is used to position the actuator. The Servo-Valve spool is positioned
by a stepper-motor. This arrangement provides very fine and accurate control of actuator position.
This assembly can be mounted directly to the actuator using manifolds, or remote-mounted. There
are two Servo-Valve models, QuickTrak ™ (Cv22) and QuickTrak™ (Cv7).
Pressure transducers within the Servo-Valve manifold measure the pressure of the air supply and
the pressure above and below the actuator piston. The stepper-motor has an integral spool-position
feedback device. Standard Fail Modules for Fail-Open, Fail-Closed and Fail-In Place are available
for Cv22 and Cv7.

1.1.2 Digital Controller (C)

The Digital Controller provides closed-loop control of valve position based upon input signal, valve
position feedback, spool position feedback, and stepper-motor control. The Digital Controller is
housed in an enclosure which also features a power supply, terminal blocks, display and local
controls. The Digital Controller can be mounted directly to the actuator or remote-mounted.

1.1.3 Magnetostrictive Position Feedback Probe (Z)

Valve position feedback is provided by a magneto-restrictive probe located in center of the actuator
top cap.

1.1.4 Actuator with QuickTrak™ Interface

The Cv22 uses a special STI actuator (A), with special end plates with larger ports. The Cv22
actuator also comes with a gun-drilled shaft and manifolds are provided to accommodate the Servo-
Valve and Fail-Module.
The Cv7 uses a standard STI Actuator, modified to accommodate the QuickTrak™ components.

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The actuator shaft is gun-drilled to accommodate the feedback probe
1.1.5 Umbilical Cable (UC)
The Digital Controller and Servo-Valve / Fail Module are connected with a cable which transmits
signal and power.

1.1.6 Fail-Mode Solenoid Valve (EV)

QuickTrak™ uses a continuously-energized, normally-closed 24Vdc solenoid valve to initiate fail
mode. This Solenoid Valve is tripped by the Controller, which can initiate fail-mode on loss of air,
power, signal.

1.1.7 Fail-Mode pneumatic valves (2W, 4W for Cv 22 model and 3W or 2W for Cv 7 model)
The fail mode is made by those pneumatic valves that are piloted by the solenoid valve (EV).

Quick Trak™ Cv 7 and actuator assembly (explosion-proof version)

The 4-way and 2-way pneumatic valve mounted on Cv 22 device are designed only as safety unit,
not suitable for continuous service

1.2 SPECIFICATION AND OPTIONS

1.2.1 Power Supply

The QuickTrak™ is a “4 wire” system; it requires a power supply independent of control signal. The
power supply can be 120Vac, 240Vac, 110Vdc, 48Vdc or 24Vdc.

1.2.2 Electrical Certification

The Digital Controller is certified IP66/ATEX Eexd IIB T5/T6 and NEMA 4X.
The Stepper Motor is certified IP66/ATEX Eexd IIC T5/T6 and NEMA 4X .
These certifications are also available for the magnetostrictive probe and Umbilical Cable.

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1.2.3 Temperature Rating

The standard working temperature for both controller and step motor assembly is -20°C to +70°C.
For cold (-20 to -40°C) or for hot environment (+70 to 100°C), the Servo-Valve and the Digital
Controller require a heater or a cooling system or they must be remote-mounted in a mild
environment.

1.2.4 Air Supply

The air supply must be clean and dry, and should comply with ISA 7.3, para. 4.1: The dewpoint at
line pressure shall be at least 10 C (18 F) below the minimum ambient temperature. A 5 micron
filter regulator will be supplied.

1.2.5 Specifications
Standard Option
Input Signal / Position 4-20 mA; Hart protocol
Feedback
Maximum power 95W
consumption
Power Supply Module 120 Vac ±10% 50-60Hz ±5%
240 Vac ±10% 50-60Hz ±5%
110Vdc ±10% 1A
48Vdc ±10% 3A
24Vdc ±10% 5A
Servo-Valve, Mounting Actuator Remote
Digital Controller, Actuator Remote
Mounting
Digital Controller, Cable 6.0 ft (~ 1.8 m) 100 ft ( ~ 30 m)
Length
Electrical Classification EMC
Certification for IP66; UL ordinary location; NEMA4X
Ordinary Location
Certification for Eexd IIC T5/T6 ATEX for motor
Hazardous Location enclosure
Eexd IIB T5/T6 ATEX for controller
enclosure
Temperature Rating -4 to 158 F (-20°C to 70 °C) -40 to 212 F (-40°C to 100 °C)
Air supply 60 to 100 psig (4 to 7 barg)
1.3 FAIL MODE OPERATION
QuickTrak™ will fail on loss of power, loss of air supply or loss of signal.
- Loss of power: causes the Digital Controller to trip the Solenoid Valve for Fail Mode
- Loss of air supply: is detected by a pressure transducer in the Servo-Valve; the Digital
Controller trips the Solenoid Valve for Fail Mode when the air pressure drops below a set point
in the Controller software
- Loss of signal: causes the Digital Controller to position the valve at its fail position.

1.3.1 Cv22 with Fail-Open or Fail-Close

The Cv22 model uses a manifold-mounted four-way and two-way valve assembly to provide Fail-
Open or Fail-Closed.
The two-way (2W) and four-way (4W) valves are piloted by a 24Vdc solenoid valve (EV). The
solenoid valve (EV) is piloted by the Digital Controller (C). The two-way (2w) valve exhausts the
actuator upper chamber, regardless of the position of the Servo-Valve (S). The two-way (2W) valve
guarantees an exhaust (in fail condition) even when the Servo-Valve (S) is positioned so that its
exhaust ports are closed. The actuator lower chamber is pressurized by the air coming from the
four-way (4W) valve. The two-way (2W) valve has much less capacity than the servo-valve, so the
valve will have a slower fail speed than modulation speed. If the main spool is used for trip control
(recommended) then trips speeds are the same as stroke speeds.

1.3.2 Cv22 with Fail-In-Place

Two-way valves (2W) are piloted by a 24Vdc solenoid valve (SOV). The solenoid valve (SOV) is
piloted by the Digital Controller. The two-way (2W) valves lock the actuator in place. The size of
these valves will effect the feed and exhaust capacity of the Servo-Valve.

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FAIL CLOSED

FAIL OPEN

FAIL IN PLACE

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1.3.3 Cv7 with Fail-Open, Fail-Close or Fail-In Place
The Cv7 model uses standard STI 3 or 2 ways valve (size 1”1/2) which drives the Servo-Valve to
Fail-Open, Fail-Closed or Fail-In Place. The 3 or 2 ways valves (3W or 2W) are piloted by a 24Vdc
solenoid valve (SOV). The solenoid valve (SOV) is piloted by the Digital Controller (C).

FAIL IN PLACE

FAIL OPEN

FAIL CLOSED

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For further details on schematic and fail mode, please refer to the specific project documentation.

1.4 MANUFACTURER’S IDENTIFICATION

The decoder of the manufacturer’s model can be made by means of the following table:

QTIII –

Size
1 – CV 7
2 – CV 22

Location
O – Ordinary
H – Hazardous

Certification
A – American (UL)
E – European (CE – ATEX)

Fail action
O – Open
C – Closed
L – Lock in position

Quick trak™ mounting

L – On board
R – Remote

Umbilical lengh
1 – 6 ft
2 – 12 ft
3 – 100 ft
9 – Special

Supply
1 – 120 Vac (50÷60 Hz)
2 – 240 Vac (50÷60 Hz)
3 – 24 Vdc
4 – 48 Vdc
5 – 110 Vdc
9 – Special

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Every positioner mod. QUICK TRAK™III is provided with a name plate with its serial number. The
year of manufacturing is indicated by the first two numbers of the serial number.

Sample of equipment label. For reference only.

Do not remove it and/or replace with other name plates

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2. GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The non-observation of the following safety instructions and of the instruction manuals can result in
with serious injury.

2.1 Installation
- Must be done by qualified person trained to operate
- A ground tap is necessary
- The electrical and pneumatic connections must be done according to the diagram and label
- The supply circuit must be protected in case of current exceeding the limit fixed
- The equipment must be provided with cable entries and filler plugs certified according to the
required certification
- The actuator must be installed and used according to the project design specification.
- The fluid must be chemically compatible with the used gaskets and lubricant
- The supply circuits must be protect in case of current exceeding the limits fixed The user has to
ensure prior to start up and during operation that the pressure transducers are correctly fixed
inside the enclosure all the time
- The rated values for pressure transducer must be observed

2.2 Maintenance
- Must be done by qualified person
- Cleaning must be done with a humid cloth
- Greases and oils must be used according to the manufacturer’s instructions, however their
flammability point must be > 140°C

3. INSTALLATION

3.1 SERVOVALVE MOUNTING

The servovalve mounting and connection to the cylinder will be designed and provided by the
# manufacturer. The servovalve motor enclosure has two electric conduit connections. One of these is
for connection to the controller. The second is for connection to a solenoid valve for the safety
shutdown system. The solenoid valve and wiring for this will be supplied and specified by the
manufacturer.
Refer to the project's documentation for the specific electrical diagram.

CAUTION: Do not extend or re-wire the connections from the umbilical without consulting STI.
Improper operation due to electrical interference may result.

3.1.1 Servovalve connection

The servovalve and controller are permanently connected by an “Umbilical” conduit. Connections
internal to the controller from this conduit are intended to be permanent.

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3.2 CONTROLLER MOUNTING

The controller enclosure is rated for NEMA4X / IP66 environment, which is watertight to “wash
down”, such as a water hose. Outdoor mounting is acceptable, however, the controller should be
protected from direct sunlight by a suitable sun shield (see temperature ratings).

Explosionproof enclosure Ordinary location enclosure

The controller should be mounted securely to a sturdy mechanical surface using four screws in the
enclosure mounting flange holes, with washers. See the picture for hole size and position. The
structure, at the controller mounting location, should not be subjected to temperatures higher than
the maximum ambient temperature described above.

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3.3 Power board connections
The connections to the power board terminals are made through screw-type terminal blocks on the
printed circuit boards. The recommended torque for these screws is 4.5 lb-in / 0.5 Nm for all
terminal boards (max wires section 2,5mm^2) except the terminal board J4 and J9 for which the
recommended torque is 1.95 lb-in / 0.22Nm (max wires section 1,5mm^2)

3.3.1 Stepper motor wiring

J4 (already wired by the manufacturer) is the stepper motor connection (terminals 1-2-3-4).

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3.3.2 Input and output signal wiring

3.3.2.1 Position demand : Pin 1,2

Input current, nominal 4-20ma
Input burden 475 Ω
Resolution 16 bit
Isolation Voltage 2500 V
HART revision 06
4-20ma input for position demand take power from an isolated source supplied from the controller

3.3.2.2 4-20ma Output : Pin 3,4 & 5,6

Isolation voltage 2500V
Output current (nominal) 4-20ma
Burden 750 Ω max ( power supply = 24Vdc)
External power supply 24V ( 12..30V)
Resolution 12 bit

Each 4-20ma output must be powered from the field.

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3.3.3 Trip signals

J14 Terminals are the input for trip signals.

Isolation voltage 2500V
Input type : Free contact or 24Vac or 24Vdc
The led LD1, LD2, LD3, LD4 mounted on the display board show the status of the trip signal.

3.3.3.1 Configurations and connections of trip signal

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3.3.4 Supply wiring
There are different adapters for AC and DC electrical power.

AC power : Standard available are 120 Vac and 240 Vac for alternate current power.

J10
1 AC
2 AC
3 EARTH

DC power : Standard available are 24Vdc, 48Vdc, 110Vdc.

J10
1 DC in +
2 DC in -
3 EARTH

3.3.4.1 Fuses

Supply / Fuse F1 F2
120 Vac 2A T 2A T
240 Vac 1A T 1A T
24Vdc 5A T 5A T
48Vdc 2,5A T 2,5A T
110Vdc 2A T 2A T

When the led LD17 is ON, it shows that the electronic board is powered.

3.3.5 Digital Output (J11)

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3.3.5.1 Digital Out1

3.3.5.1 Digital Out2 &3

The led LD4, LD5, LD6 mounted on the power board show the status of the digital output 1, 2, 3
respectively.

3.3.6 Solenoid valve SOV (J9)

3.3.6.1 3xON/OFF Solenoid Valve driver caractheristics:

High side solenoid driver
PWM capability for power reduction
Short circuit proof
Up to 2000mA

The led LD1, LD2, LD3 mounted on the power board show the status of the EV1, EV2, EV3 respectively.
The led LD7 shows that the presence of the 24VDC power.

3.3.6.2 Solenoid valve connections:

Connect pin 1 and 2 of J9. This makes available the internally produced 24Vdc to the solenoid valves.
Connect SOV1 to pin 3 and 4.
Connect SOV2 to pin 5 and 6.
Connect SOV3 to pin 7 and 8.
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3.4 Display board connections
The connections to the controller are made through screw-type terminal blocks on the printed circuit
boards. The recommended torque for these screws is 1.95 lb-in / 0.22Nm (max wires section
1,5mm^2)

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3.4.1 Pressure sensors and encoder connections

Use always pin1 (+5V) to power the pressure sensors.

3.4.2 Feedback probe

Three different models of feedback probes can be used

3.4.2.1 Start/Stop input

Balluff Micropulse trasducer or equivalent can be used.

For this probe the power supply is +/- 15V

3.4.2.2 LVDT input

LVDT type : 4 wires

Resolution : 16 bit

Pin 1 e 2 : primary circuit connection

Pin 3 e 6 : secondary circuit connection
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Pin 4 e 5 : they are internally connected on the board and they can be used (if needed) for the secondary
circuit connection

3.4.2.3 4-20mA input

Input current, nominal 4-20ma

Input burden 475 Ω
Resolution 16 bit
Isolation Voltage 2500 V

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4. MAINTENANCE OPERATION

Periodically must be verified that:

- there are no leaks in the pneumatic circuit
- the exhaust silencer is clean
- all electrical conduit is not damaged
- there isn’t any abnormal noise or surface heating

4.1 STEPPING MOTOR

No maintenance operations are required on the stepping motor. In case of abnormal noise or
malfunction contact STI.

In case of complete motor and replacement in the field be careful at the following instructions to
remove the spool valve from the manifold:
- unscrew the screws (pos. 18)
- lift the motor enclosure (pos. 16) slightly to insert a wrench onto the motor shaft slot

- de-couple the gear (pos. 21) from the split nut (pos. 7) with a counter clockwise rotation of the
wrench
- remove the anti-rotation device cover (pos. 1 and screws pos. 2) from the manifold side and
unscrew the anti-rotation pin (pos. 24)
- slip off the spool (pos. 2)
- push the sleeve to remove it from the manifold.

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4.2 SPOOL VALVE MANIFOLD Cv 7

No maintenance operations are required on the spool valve manifold. In case of abnormal noise or
malfunction contact STI.

4.2.1 Servo valve removing.

To remove the device from the actuator
- disconnect the supply line from the manifold and all electrical conduit.
- unscrew the nuts on the tie rod (pos. 37)
- slip off the manifold (pos. 35) from the pipe (pos. 36) and the pipe from the spool manifold (pos.
28)
- remove the silencer cover (pos. 32) by unscrewing the screws (pos. 33)
- remove the device from the actuator by the four screw (pos. 31) .

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4.3 SPOOL VALVE MANIFOLD Cv 22

No maintenance operations are required on the spool valve manifold. In case of abnormal noise or
malfunction contact STI.

5.3.1 Servo valve removing.

To remove the device from the actuator
- disconnect the supply line from the manifold and all electrical conduit
- remove the four screw (pos. 3) from the manifold (pos. 1) located on the actuator caps
- disconnect the silencer manifold (pos. 8) by the four screw (pos. 9)
- remove the four screw (pos.7) and the spool manifold assembly (pos. 6)

4.3.2 4-way pneumatic valve

The 4-way valve can be removed by unscrewing the four screw (pos. 15), be careful to slip off the
pipe (pos. 24) at the same time.

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4.4 CONTROLLER

No maintenance operations are required on the controller. In case of malfunction contact STI.

If a complete replacement is required, disconnect all electrical wire and remove the fixing screw from
the back of the enclosure (see 3.2).

4.5 POSITION TRANSMITTER PROBE

No maintenance operations are required on the probe. In case of malfunction contact STI.

In case of complete replacement disconnect all electrical wire and remove the probe from the top of
cylinder.

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User manual
Referred to :

HC12 software revision starting from 1.02

DSP software revision starting from 1.04
RC software revision starting from 1.01
PLD software revision starting from 1.04.00.00

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INDEX

1 DESCRIPTION ..........................................................................................................................................................28
1.1 CONTROLLER SWITCH ON / OFF ..............................................................................................................29

2 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION ...................................................................................................................................30

2.1 REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE ...............................................................................................................30
2.2 CONTROLLER SOFTWARE ........................................................................................................................31
2.2.1 DSP software installation .................................................................................................33
2.2.2 HC12 software installation...............................................................................................34

3 DESCRIPTION OF THE MENU ................................................................................................................................37

3.1 MAIN..............................................................................................................................................................38
3.1.1 Error page.........................................................................................................................40
3.1.2 User Access page .............................................................................................................42
3.2 SYSTEM INFO ..............................................................................................................................................43
3.3 SYSTEM SET UP ..........................................................................................................................................43
3.3.1 Travel control ...................................................................................................................44
3.3.2 Tuning ..............................................................................................................................48
3.3.3 Input characteristic ...........................................................................................................52
3.3.4 Inputs................................................................................................................................54
3.3.5 Outputs .............................................................................................................................56
3.3.6 Reset command ................................................................................................................58
3.4 CALIBRATION...............................................................................................................................................60
3.5 COMMAND MODE ........................................................................................................................................62
3.5.1 Service out / in .................................................................................................................62
3.5.2 Manual..............................................................................................................................63
3.6 FAIL & TRIP SETTING ..................................................................................................................................64
3.6.1 SOV Configuration ..........................................................................................................65
3.6.2 Position excess fail mode .................................................................................................66
3.6.3 Power fail mode ...............................................................................................................71
3.6.4 Signal fail mode ...............................................................................................................74
3.6.5 Pressure fail mode ............................................................................................................78
3.6.6 Trips mode (for trip 1, 2, 3, 4)..........................................................................................80
3.7 GENERAL SETTING .....................................................................................................................................83
3.7.1 Measurements units..........................................................................................................84
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3.7.2 Language ..........................................................................................................................85

3.7.3 Date and time ...................................................................................................................85
3.7.4 Password...........................................................................................................................86
3.7.5 Contrast ............................................................................................................................87
3.8 SYSTEM DATA .............................................................................................................................................87
3.9 COMMUNICATION........................................................................................................................................88
3.9.1 Hart Tag............................................................................................................................88
3.9.2 Message............................................................................................................................89
3.9.3 Descriptor .........................................................................................................................90
3.9.4 Date ..................................................................................................................................91
3.9.5 Polling Address ................................................................................................................92
3.9.6 Device ID .........................................................................................................................93
3.10 DIAGNOSTIC ................................................................................................................................................95

DIAGNOSTIC REPORT ....................................................................................................................................................96

3.10.1 PERM. TIME ...................................................................................................................97

3.10.2 dP UP-DOWN..................................................................................................................98
3.10.3 ERROR STAT..................................................................................................................99
3.10.4 CALIB STAT.................................................................................................................101
3.10.5 OUT SVC STAT ............................................................................................................102
3.10.6 IN SVC STAT................................................................................................................103
3.10.7 STAT FREQ...................................................................................................................104
3.11 ADVANCED.................................................................................................................................................104
3.11.1 DIAGNOSTIC DATA ...................................................................................................108
3.11.2 PROBE TYPE ................................................................................................................109
3.11.3 INTEGRAL....................................................................................................................109
3.11.4 PROP.GAIN MODE ......................................................................................................110
3.11.5 PROP.BAND GAIN.......................................................................................................111
3.11.6 PART NUMBER............................................................................................................113
3.11.7 PASSWORD ..................................................................................................................114
3.11.8 SET AS DEFAULT .......................................................................................................115
3.11.9 RESET STAT.................................................................................................................116
3.11.10 ERASE CALIB ..............................................................................................................116
3.11.11 STAT DEBUG ...............................................................................................................117
3.11.12 HART DEBUG ..............................................................................................................118
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3.11.13 PRESS. CALIB ..............................................................................................................118

3.11.14 MOTOR TEST...............................................................................................................125
3.11.15 STEP MOTOR ...............................................................................................................128
3.11.16 GEOMETRIC 0..............................................................................................................130
3.11.17 SPOOL LIMIT ...............................................................................................................131

4 GRAPH....................................................................................................................................................................133

5 TROUBLE SHOOTING ...........................................................................................................................................135

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1 DESCRIPTION
The Quick Trak III controller can be locally operated by:

• a local device monitor and 4-key keyboard located under the monitor

• via HART hand-held terminal

• by a remote control panel running on a laptop connected to the controller by an RS 232 serial
interface or via HART modem.

CAUTION: In order to prevent any system reaction due to an unauthorized

use or accidental contact of the keypad, the system should always
be left on the MAIN page. After 5 minutes the system is in stand-by,
it returns automatically to the MAIN page.

! WARNING: If communication mode via RS-232 serial interface is required,

be careful that the control panel can be opened only when the units
in a no hazardous area.

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1.1 CONTROLLER SWITCH ON / OFF

To turn on / off the controller, switch on /off the power switch inside the controller.

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2 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
2.1 REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE
If a remote PC control via RS 232 is required, a management software should be installed on the laptop. The
minimum system requirements are : MS-Windows-98, Windows-NT 4.0, Service Pack 5 or 6a, Windows 2000 or
Windows XP.
To install the software:
- make sure that the minimum hardware requirements are met
- start Windows
- shut down all running programs
- insert the provided CD
- install routine should start automatically otherwise activate the program “SETUP.exe”
- follow the instruction
- insert the password. The standard software manufacturer default password is: 1 2 3 4 5
- download the parameters to test the communication

CAUTION: Do not attempt to operate the process valve in the plant

without performing the calibration, as an unpredictable performance
may result. A detailed description of the calibration process and the
required steps are provided elsewhere in this manual.

The parameters download is available in the main command line (pull-down device menu).

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At the end of the download phase the configuration parameters fields will be update.

2.2 CONTROLLER SOFTWARE

The two software (DSP and HC12) are factory installed in the controller. For a new installation, a "Loader"
program is necessary. It can be installed selecting “SETUP.exe” file from the supplied LOADER software cd. A
shortcut should appear in the program selection of start menu. Select the “Loader” access program:

Program » Loader » Loader

Or select it directly:
C:\Program Files\STI s.r.l\Loader\Loader.exe

The following window will appear:

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Configure the PC COM port selecting: “Configuration” from EDIT menu for both Texas (DSP) and Motorola
(HC12).

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2.2.1 DSP software installation

Copy the DSP software to be installed to a folder on the laptop. File extension should be “.hex”.
Perform the following steps on the quick trak III controller to prepare it for software loading.

Turn off the controller by the main power switch

Change the switches SW5 as showed in SW Upgrade mode (see on the board)

Attach the RS 232 9 pin cable to the J9 connection block (Com DSP)
Launch the loader program as in §2.2
Select the down arrow next to the “OPEN” quick select button

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Select “Texas DSP File”

Locate the .HEX file, and select OPEN

Turn on the controller

Select the “Program” quick select button

The program should run to completion

Upon completion select File » Exit
Turn off the controller
Change the switches SW5 as showed in Normal mode (see on the board).

2.2.2 HC12 software installation

Copy the HC12 software to be installed to a folder on the laptop. File extension should be “.s19”.
Perform the following steps on the quick trak III controller to prepare it for software loading.

Turn off the controller by the main power switch

Attach the RS 232 9 pin cable to the J11 connection block (COM µP)
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Launch the loader program

Select the down arrow next to the “OPEN” quick select button and choose “Motorola S- Record” .

Locate the .S19 file and select OPEN.

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Select the “Program” quick select button

Turn on the controller
The program should run to completion

Upon completion select File » Exit

Turn off the controller.

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3 DESCRIPTION OF THE MENU

An easy interface for the user is provided for the management and configuration of the system. The interface is
performed by the following devices: one main menu, many submenus and linked pages.

The structure of the menu is displayed in the following picture:

I. MAIN

II. SYSTEM INFO

III. SYSTEM SET UP

III.1 TRAVEL CONTROL

III.2 TUNING

III.3 INPUT CHAR.

III.4 INPUTS

III.5 OUTPUTS

III.6 RESET COMMAND

IV. CALIBRATION

IV.1 PROBE CONSTANT

IV.2 CALIBRATION

IV.3 SYSTEM CALIBRATED

V. COMMAND MODE

V.1 SERVICE OUT / IN

V.2 MANUAL

VI. FAIL & TRIP SETTING

VI.1 SOV CONFIGURATION

VI.2 POSITION EXCESS FAIL MODE

VI.3 POWER FAIL MODE

VI.4 SIGNAL FAIL MODE

VI.5 PRESSURE FAIL MODE

VI.6 MODE FOR TRIP1

VI.7 MODE FOR TRIP2

VI.8 MODE FOR TRIP3

VI.9 MODE FOR TRIP4

VII. GENERAL SETTING

VII.1 MEASUREMENT UNITS MET / IMP

VII.2 LANGUAGE

VII.3 DATE & TIME

VII.4 PASSWORD

VII.5 CONTRAST

VIII. SYSTEM DATA

VIII.1 TE

VIII.2 VI

IX. COMMUNICATION

IX.1 HART PROTOCOL 6.0

X. DIAGNOSTIC

X.1 STROKE KM

X.2 IN SVC HOURS

X.3 MIN TEMP.

X.4 MAX TEMP.

X.5 AVER.TEMP.

X.6 PERM.TIME

X.7 dP UP-DOWN

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X.8 ERROR STAT

X.9 CALIB STAT

X.10 OUT SVC STAT

X.11 IN SVC STAT

X.12 STAT FREQ

XI. ADVANCED

XI.1 DIAGNOSTIC DATA

XI.2 PROBE TYPE

XI.3 INTEGRAL

XI.4 PROP.GAIN MODE

XI.5 PROP.BAND GAIN

XI.6 PART NUMBER

XI.7 PASSWORD

XI.8 SET AS DEFAULT

XI.9 RESET STAT

XI.10 ERASE CALIB

XI.11 STAT DEBUG

XI.12 HART DEBUG

XI.13 PRESS.CALIB

XI.14 MOTOR TEST

XI.15 STEP MOTOR

XI.16 GEOMETRIC 0

XI.17 SPOOL LIMIT

The 4 keys provided ( ↑, ↓, OK, ESC) for the menus control, have the following function:

Key ↑ allows to shift on the option immediately preceding the one currently selected, enabling the menu shift in
the counterclockwise direction up to the reaching of the first option.
Key ↓ allows to shift on the option immediately following the one currently selected, enabling the menu shift in
the clockwise direction up to the reaching of the limit given by the last option.
the OK key confirms the option currently selected and activates the correspondent operation.
The ESC key (when enabled) allows to return to the previous menu.
The enabled keys are showed in reverse to help the operator’s use of the interface, while the disabled keys are
not pointed out.

3.1 MAIN
OK MAIN
ERR To display the error page
ESC To display the user access page

The main page is displayed at the end of the device start up or by the operator’s request.
It has the following format on the controller display :

OUT SVC E000 NO CAL

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SUPPLY OUT1 OUT2
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XX.XX XX.XX XX.XX
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INPUT REQPOS ACTPOS

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XX.XXmA XXX.X% XXX.X%

Selecting the MAIN page, the following main system information is displayed on the LCD monitor :

• OUT SVC or IN SVC

System service state (out of service or in service )
• EXXX
Present error code
• NO CAL or CAL OK
Calibration state system (no calibration has been performed or calibration done)
• SUPPLY
Supply pressure (at the servo valve inlet)
• OUT1
Pressure in the first chamber (servo valve output port)
• OUT2
Pressure in the second chamber (servo valve output port)
• INPUT
Inlet signal current [mA]
• REQPOS
Required Actuator Position [%]
• ACTPOS
Actuator Position [%]

The active buttons in this page are ERR and ESC; ERR to enter the system error page and ESC to go to the
user access page.

If a PC connection is active, on the screen this information is shown in the STATUS window.

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3.1.1 Error page

OK MAINMAIN
ERR MAIN
OK To return to main menu AIN
ESC To return to main menu AIN

When ERR button is pushed from the main page the information referred to the present alarm (ERROR
CONDITION) and the last detected alarm (LAST ERROR CONDITION) are showed.

ERROR CONDITION: …………………..

LAST ERROR CONDITION: ……………
PRESS ESC/OK TO EXIT

In normal operation condition (no error or fail conditions), the error description showed is NONE.
The errors analyzed by the system are:

Nr.
CRIPTION
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0 NONE There are no active errors

1 TRIP 1 The trip 1 function is active
2 TRIP 2 The trip 2 function is active
3 TRIP 3 The trip 3 function is active
4 TRIP 4 The trip 4 function is active
5 PRESSURE FAIL Pressure supply is lower than the selected
pressure limit
LOW SIGNAL LIMIT FAIL The inlet signal supply is lower than the
6 selected low signal limit
The inlet signal supply is higher than the
7 HIGH SIGNAL LIMIT FAIL selected high signal limit
POSITION EXCESS ERROR The difference between required and actual
8 position, exceeds selected error values
POSITION EXCESS WARNING The difference between required and actual
9 position, exceeds selected warning values
The probe is not working properly
10 PROBE ERROR
The power is lower than the selected low
11 LOW POWER LIMIT FAIL power limit
The actuator hard limits have been found
12 HARD LIMITS ERROR invalid during the calibration routine
There is no communication between HC12
13 DSP TIMEOUT and DSP cards
The watchdog circuit has detected a
14 WATCH DOG ERROR malfunction on the DSP card
The power is higher than the selected high
15 HIGH POWER LIMIT FAIL power limit
Malfunction detected on SOV1 valve : valve is
16 ERROR ON SOV1 disconnected or circuit is interrupted (no
current detected in the circuit)
Malfunction detected on SOV2 valve : valve is
17 ERROR ON SOV2 disconnected or circuit is interrupted (no
current detected in the circuit)
Malfunction detected on SOV3 valve : valve is
18 ERROR ON SOV3 disconnected or circuit is interrupted (no
current detected in the circuit)
The DSP has been improperly restarted
19 DSP RESTART
Warning message used in order to inform that
20 CALIBRATION ERASED a calibration parameters reset has been
performed by the operator
Future use
21-25 -
The encoder is not working properly (signal
26 ENCODER ERROR fail)
The “excess friction warn” message is
27 EXC. FRICTION WARN displayed when 1000 steps are lost on a train
EXC. FRICTION FAIL of 5000 steps, while an “excess friction fail”
message is shown when 4000 steps on a train
of 5000 steps are lost.
Encoder index is not found during calibration
28 INDEX1 NOT FOUND ERR process.
Encoder index is not found when the controller
29 INDEX2 NOT FOUND ERR is switched on.
Unknown error received from DSP card
30 UNKNOWN
The system is waiting for the error
31 WAITING ACK acknowledgment, performed by the user
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Used only in case of trip connected to external

32 EXTERNAL SOV WARNING SOV (and error mode for trip equal to
EXTERN. SOV)
Warning message used in order to inform that
an external safety shut down valve has been
activated
The DSP SW version is not compatible with
33 SYSTEM VERSION ERROR the HC12 SW version

Press indifferently ESC or OK to return to the main menu.

On the PC screen, that information is shown under the STATUS window.

3.1.2 User Access page

It’s necessary to type the user password in order to enter into the system from the local panel.

PASSWORD: *****

The device is supplied by the manufacturer with the default password : [ OK ↑ ↓ ↑ ↓ ].

At the end of the login phase, the main menu will appear on the screen :

MAIN
SYSTEM INFO
SYSTEM SET UP
CALIBRATION
COMMAND MODE
FAIL & TRIP SETTING
GENERAL SETTING
SYSTEM DATA
COMMUNICATION
DIAGNOSTIC
ADVANCED

On the PC, a sequence of alfa-numerical digits is required (default is 12345) to access the system
in remote mode.

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3.2 SYSTEM INFO

MAIN
OK SYSTEM INFO
OK To return to main menu
ESC To return to main menu

In this page the system part number and the software revisions are displayed.

PART NUMBER ………

HC12 SW VERS. ………
DSP SW VERS. ………
PLD VERS. ……………..
HART REVISION 6.0
DEV. REVISION ………

The part number is the instrument serial number and it corresponds in the HART Protocol to the Device ID.
The HC12 µprocessor SW version is the number corresponding to the SW release currently loaded
on the quick trak controller.
The DSP µprocessor SW version is the number corresponding to the SW release currently loaded
on the quick trak controller.
The PLD SW version is the number corresponding to the SW release currently loaded on the quick
trak controller.
The HART Universal Revision Number is a whole number indicating the HART major revision level supported
by the field device.
The Device Revision Number defines the revision level of the command set supported by the field Device,
including the device-specific commands.

3.3 SYSTEM SET UP

MAIN
SYSTEM INFO
OK SYSTEM SET UP
ESC To return to main menu

By a sub-menu contained in this menu level, it’s possible to adjust the main positioner functions.

A ATTENTION: The system must be put into “out of service” in order to perform the “set up”.
Please refer to chapter COMMAND MODE.

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CAUTION: When the system is “out of service” any parameters’ modifications can cause a
movement of the actuator. Before making any changes, make sure that the plant and
personnel are in a safe state to allow these movements.

On the LCD monitor, the following menu is displayed:

TRAVEL CONTROL
TUNING
INPUT CHAR.
INPUTS
OUTPUTS
RESET COMMAND

On the PC screen, that information is shown under the SYSTEM SETUP window.

3.3.1 Travel control

MAIN
SYSTEM INFO
OK SYSTEM SET UP
OK TRAVEL CONTROL
ESC To return to menu

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With this set of commands, it is possible to configure the action of the actuator and special travel functions as
limits or cut off functions.

On the LCD monitor, the following menu is displayed:

0 CTRL SIGNAL STEM↑/↓
0 POSITION STEM↑/↓
LTRAVEL POS.
LTRAVEL MODE OFF
HTRAVEL POS.
HTRAVEL MODE OFF

With the keys ↑ / ↓ , it is possible to shift on the demanded line, and pushing the OK button, it is possible to
change the function. The active selection will come out in reverse. The possible options for the low and high
travel control mode are: OFF, LIMIT, CUT OFF.

3.3.1.1 0 CTRL SIGNAL

With this command, it is possible to select the position of the actuator stem corresponding to the 0 signal (4 mA).

KEY ↑ (“Stem in”, in the PC software) → Actuator stem retracted at 4 mA

KEY ↓ (“Stem out”, in the PC software) → Actuator stem extended at 4 mA

With the keys ↑ / ↓ , it is possible to shift on the demanded line and pushing the OK button it is possible to change the
function. The active selection will come out in reverse.

CAUTION: Modifying this parameter, the actuator can move. Before changing, make sure
that the plant and personnel are in a safe state to allow these movements.

3.3.1.2 0 POSITION
With this command, it is possible to select the position of the actuator stem corresponding to the 0 output signal (0%).

KEY ↑ (“Stem in”, in the PC software) → Actuator stem retracted at 0%

KEY ↓ (“Stem out”, in the PC software) → Actuator stem extended at 0%

With the keys ↑ / ↓ , it is possible to shift on the demanded line and pushing the OK button it is possible to change the
function. The active selection will come out in reverse.

3.3.1.3 LOW TRAVEL POSITION

With this command, it is possible to define the low travel position for the actuator. The following information is
displayed:

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LTRAVEL POS.
5.0 %
PRESS OK TO CONFIRM

The second line value can be changed by pressing the key ↑/↓ and subsequently confirmed with OK. Press
ESC to return to the previous menu.

CAUTION: Modifying this parameter, the actuator can move. Before changing, make sure
that the plant and personnel are in a safe state to allow these movements.

On the PC, this function can be activated with the introduction of the value in the cell corresponding to the “low
limit”.

3.3.1.4 LOW TRAVEL MODE

With this command, it is possible to select the low travel control mode (OFF, LIMIT, CUT OFF).
With the keys ↑ / ↓ , it is possible to shift on the demanded line and pushing the OK button it is possible to
change the function. The active selection will come out in reverse.

Select OFF to disable the travel control function.

Select LIMIT to impose a software travel limit to the lower side of the actuator stroke.
Select CUT OFF to impose a software cut off limit to the lower side of the actuator stroke.
With CUT OFF function the actuator provides full thrust, that is one of the actuator’s
chamber is pressurized with max pressure value (air supply pressure) and the other is
vented to the atmosphere.

CAUTION: Modifying this parameter, the actuator can move. Before changing, make sure
that the plant and personnel are in a safe state to allow these movements.

On the PC, this function can be activated with the selection of the option corresponding to the low travel control
mode.

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3.3.1.5 HIGH TRAVEL POSITION

With this command, it is possible to define the high travel position for the actuator. The following information is
displayed:

HTRAVEL POS.
95.0 %
PRESS OK TO CONFIRM

The second line value can be changed by pressing the key ↑/↓ and subsequently confirmed with OK. Press
ESC to return to the previous menu.

CAUTION: Modifying this parameter, the actuator can move. Before changing, make sure
that the plant and personnel are in a safe state to allow these movements.

On the PC this function can be activated with the introduction of the value in the cell corresponding to the “high
limit”.

3.3.1.6 HIGH TRAVEL MODE

With this command, it is possible to select the high travel control mode (OFF, LIMIT, CUT OFF).
With the keys ↑ / ↓ , it is possible to shift on the demanded line and pushing the OK button it is possible to
change the function. The active selection will come out in reverse.

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Select OFF to disable the travel control function.

Select LIMIT to impose a software travel limit to the higher side of the actuator stroke.
Select CUT OFF to impose a software cut off limit to the higher side of the actuator stroke.
With CUT OFF function the actuator provides full thrust, that is one of the actuator’s
chamber is pressurized with max pressure value (air supply pressure) and the other is
vented to the atmosphere.

CAUTION: Modifying this parameter, the actuator can move. Before changing, make sure
that the plant and personnel are in a safe state to allow these movements.

On the PC, this function can be activated with the selection of the option corresponding to the high travel control
mode.

3.3.2 Tuning
MAIN
SYSTEM INFO
OK SYSTEM SET UP
TRAVEL CONTROL
OK TUNING
ESC To return to menu

With this set of commands, it’s possible to configure the positioner response parameters such as gain, integral
function and dead band.

Selecting this function, the following menu is displayed:

PROPORTIONAL GAIN
SPEED CONTROL
DEAD BAND

CAUTION: Modifying this parameter, the actuator can move. Before changing, make sure
that the plant and personnel are in a safe state to allow these movements.

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3.3.2.1 PROPORTIONAL GAIN

With this command, it is possible to enter into a sub-menu :

PROP.GAIN STEM↓ 2.0

PROP.GAIN STEM↑ 2.0

Proportional gain is the multiplier of the error (difference between input signal and actuator actual position) and it
is expressed in percent. It is active only for an error which is bigger than dead band value.
A different gain for each stem direction can be imposed.

With the OK command selection, it is possible to enter into the parameter change page for the selected line
(actuator stem direction) and modify the displayed value:

PROP.GAIN STEM↓ (or STEM↑)

2.0
PRESS OK TO CONFIRM

The second line value can be changed by pressing the key ↑/↓ and subsequently confirmed with OK. Press
ESC to return to the previous menu.

! WARNING: A wrong proportional gain value can generate actuator instability.

On the PC software, this parameter is called “Kp” and two cells are available (one for each direction) in “double”
gain mode.

To set the value, double click on the selected cell and, the following window will appear :

Insert the value and press “SEND” to confirm it or “ABORT” to exit.

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! WARNING: A wrong proportional gain value can generate actuator instability.

3.3.2.2 SPEED CONTROL

With this command, it is possible to modify stroke speed parameters. Selecting this command the following sub-
menu is shown:

STROKE TIME↓ 0
STROKE TIME↑ 0
APPROACH FACTOR↓ 0
APPROACH FACTOR↑ 0

STROKE TIME is the value expressed in seconds of the stroking time for each direction.
APPROACH FACTOR is a “damping” coefficient to be increased in order to avoid any overshooting
when the actuator approaches the target position.
It can be set in a range between 0÷1000 (0 = no control, 1000 = maximum control). With the OK
command selection, it is possible to enter the parameter change page for the selected line (actuator stem
direction) and modify the displayed value:

STROKE TIME↓ ( or ↑ ) and APPROACH FACTOR↓ ( or ↑ )

0
PRESS OK TO CONFIRM

The second line value can be changed by pressing the key ↑/↓ and subsequently confirmed with OK. Press
ESC to return to the previous menu.

On the PC software, those values are in the TUNING window.

To set the value, double click on the selected cell and the following window will appear :

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Insert the value and press “SEND” to confirm or “ABORT” to exit.

CAUTION: Modifying this parameter, the actuator can move. Before changing, make sure
that the plant and personnel are in a safe state to allow these movements.

3.3.2.3 DEAD BAND

With this command, it is possible to modify the dead band value. Dead band prevents (at expense of the
accuracy) that the valve, in the controlled condition, keeps continuously hunting for the target position.

DEAD BAND
0.50
PRESS OK TO CONFIRM

It is expressed in terms of a total stroke percentage in a range of 0.05%÷20%.

! WARNING: A wrong dead band value can generate actuator instability.

CAUTION: Modifying this parameter, the actuator can move. Before changing, make sure
that the plant and personnel are in a safe state to allow these movements.

On the PC software, a single cell is available to modify the dead band value.

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To set the value, double click on the cell, the following window will appear :

Insert the value and press “SEND” to confirm or “ABORT” to exit.

3.3.3 Input characteristic

MAIN
SYSTEM INFO
OK SYSTEM SET UP
TRAVEL CONTROL
TUNING
OK INPUT CHAR.
ESC To return to menu

With those commands, it is possible to configure the relationship between the input signal and valve position set.

Selecting this function on the display, the following menu appears:

POSITION MODE LINEAR (or CUSTOMER)

CUSTOMER TABLE

In the first line, it’s possible to move from linear to customer options (and vice versa) with the OK command. On
the second line, with OK selection, it’s possible to enter the changing point values page of the customer curve.

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TABLE 01/03
SET POINT TRAV.TARGET
0.0 0.0
10.0 10.0
20.0 20.0
30.0 30.0

In the first line, the current page is indicated, in the second line there are the column titles. In the following lines,
there are: the position and the corresponding parameter values.
The active field will come out in reverse. With the OK selection, it’s possible to change the active data field. With
the ↑/↓ commands, it’s possible to modify all the available parameters.
Changing the page number, it’s possible to scroll the customer table.

TABLE 02/03
SET POINT TRAV.TARGET
40.0 40.0
50.0 50.0
60.0 60.0
70.0 70.0

TABLE 03/03
SET POINT TRAV.TARGET
80.0 80.0
90.0 90.0
100.0 100.0

CAUTION: Modifying this parameter, the actuator can move. Before changing, make sure
that the plant and personnel are in a safe state to allow these movements.

On the PC software is possible to select the curve type form the “INPUT CHAR” window.

In case of “Customer Curve” selection, pushing the “Table” button, it’s possible to display the entire curve. From
this page, it’s possible to modify the point values inserting the value into the cell or trailing the point position on
the graph with the mouse.

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Press “SEND” to confirm the values or “CLOSE” to exit from this window.

3.3.4 Inputs
MAIN
SYSTEM INFO
OK SYSTEM SET UP
TRAVEL CONTROL
TUNING
INPUT CHAR.
OK INPUTS
ESC To return to menu

With this set of commands, it’s possible to configure the zero inlet signal and span.

Selecting this function, the following menu appears on the display :

INPUT RANGE L XX.XmA

INPUT RANGE H XX.XmA
CALIBRATE 4.0mA
CALIBRATE 20.0mA

3.3.4.1INPUT RANGE LOW

With this command, it’s possible to set the lower range limit for the input signal.

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INPUT RANGE LOW

4.0 mA
PRESS OK TO CONFIRM

The second line value can be changed by pressing the key ↑/↓ in a range between 0.0÷10.0 mA and
subsequently confirmed with OK. Press ESC to return to the previous menu.

On the PC software, it’s possible to insert the required value into the “Input Range L” cell in the INPUTS window.

To set the value, double click on the selected cell and press “SEND” to confirm or “ABORT” to exit from this
window.

CAUTION: Modifying this parameter, the actuator can move. Before changing, make sure
that the plant and personnel are in a safe state to allow these movements.

3.3.4.2 INPUT RANGE HIGH

With this command, it’s possible to set the upper range limit for the input signal.

INPUT RANGE HIGH

20.0 mA
PRESS OK TO CONFIRM

The second line value can be changed by pressing the key ↑/↓ in a range of between 10.0÷30.0 mA and
subsequently confirmed with OK. Press ESC to return to the previous menu.

On the PC software, it is possible to insert the required value into the “Input Range H” cell in the INPUTS
window.

To set the value, double click on the selected cell and press “SEND” to confirm or “ABORT” to exit from this
window.

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CAUTION: Modifying this parameter, the actuator can move. Before changing, make sure
that the plant and personnel are in a safe state to allow these movements.

3.3.4.3 CALIBRATE 4 mA or 20 mA
With this command, it’s possible to calibrate the 4mA (or 20 mA) in order to set the input signal.
A confirmation is required in order to start the 4ma/20mA calibration routine :

CALIBRATE 4.0mA ? or CALIBRATE 20.0mA ?

PRESS OK TO CONFIRM

On the PC software, is possible calibrate the two points by pushing the “Calibrate 4mA” and “Calibrate 20mA”
buttons.

CAUTION: Modifying this parameter, the actuator can move. Before changing, make sure
that the plant and personnel are in a safe state to allow these movements.

A confirmation is required in order to start the 4ma/20mA calibration routine :

3.3.5 Outputs
MAIN
SYSTEM INFO
OK SYSTEM SET UP
TRAVEL CONTROL
TUNING

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INPUT CHAR.
INPUTS
OK OUTPUTS
ESC To return to menu

With this set of commands, it’s possible to configure the available output channels.

Selecting this function on the display, the following menu appears :

ANALOG OUTPUT A
ANALOG OUTPUT B
DIGITAL OUTPUT1
DIGITAL OUTPUT2
DIGITAL OUTPUT3

3.3.5.1 ANALOG OUTPUT

When ANALOG OUTPUTs (A or B) are selected with the OK key, it’s possible to enter the available analog
output parameters page:

REQPOS OFF/ON (required position, between 4÷20 mA)

ACTPOS OFF/ON (actuator position, between 4÷20 mA)
INPUT OFF/ON (input signal, between 4÷20 mA)
OUT1 OFF/ON (chamber 1 pressure, between 0÷10 bar)
OUT2 OFF/ON (chamber 2 pressure, between 0÷10 bar)
PRESSURE DELTA OFF/ON (pressure difference, between -5÷5 bar)
TE OFF/ON (temperature, between 0÷100 °C)
SUPPLY OFF/ON (supply pressure, between 0÷10 bar)
VI OFF/ON (inside control panel voltage, 0÷100 Vdc)

It’s possible to choose the required parameter, in order to associate it to the selected output channel for the
reproduction of the indicated signal in a range from 4mA to 20 mA. Pressing OK to confirm the choice, the ON
indication will be pointed out on the selected channel. Press ESC to return to the previous menu.

On the PC software, it’s possible to impose the output parameter by its selection in correspondence of OUT A
or OUT B.

3.3.5.2 DIGITAL OUTPUT

When DIGITAL OUTPUTs (1,2 or 3) are selected with the OK key, it’s possible to enter into the available digital
output parameters page :

WAITING ACK OFF/ON

OUT SVC OFF/ON
TRIP 1 OFF/ON
TRIP 2 OFF/ON
TRIP 3 OFF/ON
TRIP 4 OFF/ON
PRESSURE FAIL OFF/ON
LOW SIGN.FAIL OFF/ON
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HIGH SIGN.FAIL OFF/ON

POS.EXC. ERROR OFF/ON
POS.EXC. WARN. OFF/ON
PROBE ERROR OFF/ON
POWER FAIL OFF/ON
HARDWARE ERROR OFF/ON
ENCODER ERROR OFF/ON
EXC.FRICT.ERR. OFF/ON
ENC. INDEX ERR. OFF/ON

It’s possible to choose the required fail, warning or error activation, in order to associate it to the selected digital
output channel. Pressing OK to confirm the choice, the ON indication will be pointed out on the selected
channel. Press ESC to return to the previous menu.

On the PC software, pushing the Dig. Out button located in the OUTPUTS window, it’s possible to impose the
output parameter by its selection in correspondence of OUT 1, OUT 2 or OUT 3.

3.3.6 Reset command

MAIN

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SYSTEM INFO
OK SYSTEM SET UP
TRAVEL CONTROL
TUNING
INPUT CHAR.
INPUTS
OUTPUTS
OK RESET COMMAND
ESC To return to menu

This option menu is only present on the local panel and it is not available on PC.

Selecting this function, it is possible to enter the menu:

RESET TO DEFAULT

This function is available on PC software from the STI menu. See chapter ADVANCED for details.

3.3.6.1 RESET TO DEFAULT

A confirmation is required before all the system variables and configuration parameters are brought
back to the default values.

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RESET TO DEFAULT ?

PRESS OK TO CONFIRM

Press the OK key to confirm the reset operation or the ESC key to abort.

A confirmation is also required on PC software :

Press Yes to confirm operation or No to abort.

3.4 CALIBRATION
MAIN
SYSTEM INFO
SYSTEM SET UP
OK CALIBRATION
ESC To return to main menu

With this selection is possible to activate the instrument calibration routine.

If the customer tries to make a calibration when the system is “in service”, the following message will be shown:

REFUSED REQUEST:
SVCSTATE MUST BE OUT!
PRESS ESC/OK TO EXIT

First step of the calibration is the setting (by means of ↑ / ↓ buttons) of the probe constant. This value is
printed on the probe label.

PROBE CONSTANT
2800
PRESS OK TO CONFIRM

CAUTION: While the system is in calibration mode, the controller will move the cylinder
(and process valve) automatically through various positions regardless of the state of the
normal input command, including the fully open and fully close position. Before calibrating
the system, make sure that the plant and personnel are in a safe state to allow these
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automatic functions.

Second step is the calibration confirmation :

CALIBRATION ?

PRESS OK TO CONFIRM

Once the calibration operation is confirmed with OK, the following page will be displayed on video:

SYSTEM CALIBRATION………..

PLEASE WAIT

And it will remain active during the execution of calibration routine.

Once the operation is completed the following message is shown.

SYSTEM CALIBRATED
PRESS ESC TO MENU
PRESS OK TO GO IN SVC

Pressing OK, the system enters the in service state automatically.

Pressing ESC the main menu will be displayed.

On the PC software, it is possible to start calibration, selecting the “start calibration” button, on the calibration
window.

A confirmation is required in order to start the calibration routine :

Calibration status is shown on the upper side on the right of the panel :

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3.5 COMMAND MODE

MAIN
SYSTEM INFO
SYSTEM SET UP
CALIBRATION
OK COMMAND MODE
ESC To return to main menu

With this selection, it is possible to change the system service status.

The local control panel displays:

SERVICE OUT / IN
MANUAL

In the first line the active option is displayed in reverse.

On the PC screen, that information is shown in the COMMAND MODE window :

3.5.1 Service out / in

MAIN
SYSTEM INFO
SYSTEM SET UP
CALIBRATION
OK COMMAND MODE
OK SERVICE OUT/IN
ESC To return to menu

When a different option is selected, a confirmation is required in order to change the system service status.

If the system is out of service, the OUT option is displayed in reverse and the IN selection is made pressing OK.
The following message appears:

SERVICE STATE:
OUT SVC -> IN SVC
PRESS PRESS OK TO CONFIRM

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The OK selection is required to confirm the option.

In order to go back to out of service state, the following confirmation message is displayed:

SERVICE STATE:
IN SVC -> OUT SVC
PRESS PRESS OK TO CONFIRM

In order to go in service state, the system must be calibrated, if this condition is not satisfied, the error message
is displayed:

REFUSED REQUEST:
INVALID SYSTEM STATE!
PRESS ESC/OK TO EXIT

On the PC, it is possible to choose the service state, selecting the service status on the pull-down menu in the
command mode cell.

CAUTION The plant operator has the responsibility to make sure that automatic cycling of
the process valve, will not cause any damage to property or personnel before issuing the
“in service” command. This includes making sure that personnel and equipment are clear
of moving parts of the cylinder and process valve and that the plant process has been
made safe by bypassing the process valve.

3.5.2 Manual
MAIN
SYSTEM INFO
SYSTEM SET UP
CALIBRATION
OK COMMAND MODE
SERVICE OUT/IN
OK MANUAL
ESC To return to menu

Selecting this option, the system changes from the automatic control mode to the manual mode (Direct Mode).

To activate “Manual mode”, the system must be calibrated and “out of service”, in case of one or both
conditions are not satisfied, the error message is displayed:

REFUSED REQUEST:
INVALID SYSTEM STATE!
PRESS ESC/OK TO EXIT

In manual mode, the required (variable value with ↑ / ↓ buttons) and current position are displayed.

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OUT SVC CAL OK

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REQPOS XXX.X%
ACTPOS XXX.X%

Operating with PC selecting the “Manual” option in the service pull-down menu, it’s possible to insert the
required position cell and confirm it, pushing the X% button.

3.6 FAIL & TRIP SETTING

MAIN
SYSTEM INFO
SYSTEM SET UP
CALIBRATION
COMMAND MODE
OK FAIL & TRIP SETTING
ESC To return to main menu

With this selection, it’s possible to define the system behaviour in case of pressure, power or signal failure
and/or activation of a trip signal.

This command displays the following sub menu:

SOV CONFIGURATION
POS.EXCESS FAIL MODE
POWER FAIL MODE
SIGNAL FAIL MODE
PRESSURE FAIL MODE
MODE FOR TRIP1
MODE FOR TRIP2
MODE FOR TRIP3
MODE FOR TRIP4

On the PC this options are displayed and can be customized in the “FAIL / TRIP SETTINGS” window.

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3.6.1 SOV Configuration

MAIN
SYSTEM INFO
SYSTEM SET UP
CALIBRATION
COMMAND MODE
OK FAIL & TRIP SETTING
OK SOV CONFIGURATION
ESC To return to menu

Selecting this option, it’s possible to display and modify the system configuration provided for the solenoid
valves (SOV).

The following page is displayed:

SOV N. 3 SOV1 SOV2 SOV3

RUNNING ON OFF OFF
SAFETY SD1 OFF OFF OFF
SAFETY SD2 ON OFF OFF
SAFETY SD3 OFF OFF OFF

In the first line, it’s possible to configure the system SOV number (1, 2 or 3), in the second line the SOV
configuration provided for running mode (normal operation mode); in next lines the SOV configuration provided
for three specific cases : SAFETY SHUT DOWN 1, 2 and 3.

The active field will come out in reverse. With the OK selection, it’s possible to change the active data field. With
the ↑/↓ keys, it’s possible to change the parameter option.

On the PC software, it’s possible to display the SOV configuration, pressing the corresponding button in the
“SOV Configuration” window.

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To set the SOV number, double click on the corresponding cell, and press “SEND” to confirm the value or
“ABORT” to exit from this window.

To set the SOV configuration in case of running, safety shut down 1, 2, 3 modes, check the selected options
and press “SEND” to confirm the entire selection or “ABORT” to exit from this window.

3.6.2 Position excess fail mode

MAIN
SYSTEM INFO
SYSTEM SET UP
CALIBRATION
COMMAND MODE
OK FAIL & TRIP SETTING
SOV CONFIGURATION
OK POS.EXCESS FAIL MODE
ESC To return to menu

Selecting this command, it’s possible to configure the max admissible position error and warning (difference
between the required and the actual position) and the actions to be executed, if these limits are exceeded.

The following menu is displayed:

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ERROR MODE OFF

EXCESS ERROR 3.0%
ERROR SECONDS 10SEC
EXCESS WARN. 1.8%
WARN. SECONDS 8SEC

On the PC, it’s possible to configure all the selections and values in the “Position excess fail” panel.

3.6.2.1 ERROR MODE

The first line allows to configure the action to be executed in case of excess position error; the selection can be
made by selecting the line with the up / down buttons and scrolling the options by pushing the OK key. The
available options are:

OPTION APPLICABILITY EXECUTED ACTION

OFF All cases Nothing
SAFETY SD1 At least one solenoid valve The actuator goes to the “SAFETY SD1”
available position corresponding to the “SAFETY
SD1” SOV configuration.
SAFETY SD2 At least two solenoid The actuator goes to the “SAFETY SD2”
valves available position corresponding to the “SAFETY
SD2” SOV configuration.
SAFETY SD3 Three solenoid valves The actuator goes to the “SAFETY SD3”
available position corresponding to the “SAFETY
SD3” SOV configuration.

On the PC, it’s possible to configure the position error mode.

To set the value, double click on the corresponding cell, click the option and press “SEND” to confirm it or
“ABORT” to exit.

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3.6.2.2 EXCESS ERROR

With this command, it's possible to set the max error position value (tolerance).

EXCESS ERROR
3.0 %
PRESS OK TO CONFIRM

The value can be changed by pressing the ↑ and ↓ keys in a range between 0÷100% and subsequently
confirmed with OK. Press ESC to return to the previous menu.

On the PC, it’s possible to configure the parameter in the “Position excess fail” panel.

To set the value, double click on the corresponding cell, input the value and press “SEND” to confirm it or
“ABORT” to exit.

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3.6.2.3 ERROR SECONDS

In case of error condition, this parameter defines the waiting time before the alarm is activated.

ERROR SECONDS
10 SEC
PRESS OK TO CONFIRM

The value can be changed by pressing the ↑ and ↓ keys in a range between 0÷1000 seconds and subsequently
confirmed with OK. Press ESC to return to the previous menu.

On the PC, it’s possible to configure the parameter in the “Position excess fail” panel.

To set the value, double click on the corresponding cell, input the value and press “SEND” to confirm it or
“ABORT” to exit.

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3.6.2.4 EXCESS WARNING

The selection allows to set the max warning position value (tolerance) in the 0÷100% range.

EXCESS WARN.
3.0 %
PRESS OK TO CONFIRM

The value can be changed by pressing the ↑ and ↓ keys and subsequently confirmed with OK. Press ESC to
return to the previous menu.

On the PC, it’s possible to configure the parameter in the “Position excess fail” panel.

To set the value, double click on the corresponding cell, input the value and press “SEND” to confirm it or
“ABORT” to exit.

3.6.2.5 WARNING SECONDS

In case of warning condition this value is the waiting time before the alarm is activated. It’s possible to insert a
value in the range of 0÷1000 seconds.

WARN. SECONDS
10 SEC
PRESS OK TO CONFIRM

The value can be changed by pressing the ↑ and ↓ keys and confirmed with OK. Press ESC to return to the
previous menu.

On the PC, it’s possible to configure the parameter in the “Position excess fail” panel.

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To set the value, double click on the corresponding cell, input the value and press “SEND” to confirm it or
“ABORT” to exit.

3.6.3 Power fail mode

MAIN
SYSTEM INFO
SYSTEM SET UP
CALIBRATION
COMMAND MODE
OK FAIL & TRIP SETTING
SOV CONFIGURATION
POS.EXCESS FAIL MODE
OK POWER FAIL MODE
ESC To return to menu

Selection of this command, allows to define the minimum and maximum admissible power to the main PCB, and
to configure the power fail condition.

The displayed menu is:

ERROR MODE OFF

END MODE AUTO
POWER LIMIT

On the PC, is possible to configure all the selections and values in the “Power fail” panel.

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3.6.3.1 ERROR MODE

The first line allows to configure the action to be executed in case of low voltage supply power.
The selection can be made by selecting the line with the up / down buttons and scrolling the
options by pushing the OK key. The available options are:

OPTION APPLICABILITY EXECUTED ACTION

OFF All cases Nothing
SAFETY SD1 At least one solenoid valve The actuator goes to the “SAFETY SD1”
available position corresponding to the “SAFETY
SD1” SOV configuration.
SAFETY SD2 At least two solenoid The actuator goes to the “SAFETY SD2”
valves available position corresponding to the “SAFETY
SD2” SOV configuration.
SAFETY SD3 Three solenoid valves The actuator goes to the “SAFETY SD3”
available position corresponding to the “SAFETY
SD3” SOV configuration.

On the PC, it’s possible to configure the power error mode.

To set the value, double click on the corresponding cell, click the option and press “SEND” to confirm it or
“ABORT” to exit.

3.6.3.2 END MODE

The end mode option allows to configure the action to be executed at the end of the error conditions, the
selection can be made by selecting the line with the up / down buttons and scrolling the options by pushing the
OK key. The available options are:

OPTION EXECUTED ACTION

AUTO Automatic return to normal working condition without
waiting for confirmation.
WAIT ACK A confirmation is required before returning to normal
working condition.
WAIT NOERR Automatic return to normal working condition only if all
error conditions have been cleared.

On the PC, it is possible to choose the power end mode, selecting the option on the corresponding pull-down
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3.6.3.3 POWER LIMIT

A list with high and low power limit values is displayed :

POW.LIMIT LOW 33.0V

POW.LIMIT HIGH 45.0V

Selecting the first line, it is possible to modify the low voltage supply limit value.

POW. LIMIT LOW

33.0 V
PRESS OK TO CONFIRM

The admissible range is between 0 to 50 Vdc.

The value can be changed by pressing the ↑ and ↓ keys and subsequently confirmed with OK. Press ESC to
return to the previous menu.

Selecting the second line, it is possible to modify the high voltage supply limit value.

POW. LIMIT HIGH

45.0 V
PRESS OK TO CONFIRM

The admissible range is between 30 to 100 Vdc.

The value can be changed by pressing the ↑ and ↓ keys and subsequently confirmed with OK. Press ESC to
return to the previous menu.

On the PC, it is possible to modify the low and high power limits.
To set the parameters, double click on the selected cell, input the value and press “SEND” to confirm it or
“ABORT” to exit from the input window.

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3.6.4 Signal fail mode

MAIN
SYSTEM INFO
SYSTEM SET UP
CALIBRATION
COMMAND MODE
OK FAIL & TRIP SETTING
SOV CONFIGURATION
POS.EXCESS FAIL MODE
POWER FAIL MODE
OK SIGNAL FAIL MODE
ESC To return to menu

This command allows to configure the minimum and maximum admissible inlet signal (mA), the actions to be
executed if these limits are reached and the error clearing condition.

Selecting the option the following menu is displayed:

ERROR MODE OFF

END MODE AUTO
SIGNAL LIMIT
ACTUATOR POSITION

On the PC, it’s possible to configure all the selections and values in the “Signal fail” panel.

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3.6.4.1 ERROR MODE

The first line allows to configure the action to be executed in case of an out of range or fail signal. The selection
can be made by selecting the line with the up / down buttons and scrolling the options by pushing the OK key.
The available options and relevant actions are:

OPTION APPLICABILITY EXECUTED ACTION

OFF All cases Nothing
SAFETY SD1 At least one solenoid valve The actuator goes to the “SAFETY SD1”
available position corresponding to the “SAFETY
SD1” SOV configuration.
SAFETY SD2 At least two solenoid The actuator goes to the “SAFETY SD2”
valves available position corresponding to the “SAFETY
SD2” SOV configuration.
SAFETY SD3 Three solenoid valves The actuator goes to the “SAFETY SD3”
available position corresponding to the “SAFETY
SD3” SOV configuration.
SPOOL All cases The actuator is driven to a specific position
using the spool (see actuator position).
FREEZE All cases Actuator freezes in last position.
OPTION
On the PC, it’s possible to configure the signal error mode.
To set the value, double click on the corresponding cell, click the option and press “SEND” to confirm it or
“ABORT” to exit.

3.6.4.2 END MODE

The end mode option configures the action to be executed at the end of the error conditions. The selection can
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be made by selecting the line with the up / down buttons and scrolling the options by pushing the OK key. The
available options are:

OPTION EXECUTED ACTION

AUTO Automatic return to normal working condition without
waiting for confirmation.
WAIT ACK A confirmation is required before returning to normal
working condition.
WAIT NOERR Automatic return to normal working condition only if all
error conditions have been cleared.

On the PC, it is possible to choose the power end mode selecting the option on the corresponding pull-down
menu.

3.6.4.3 SIGNAL LIMIT

A list with high and low signal limit values is displayed :

SIGN.LIMIT LOW 3.0

SIGN.LIMIT HIGH 22.0

Selecting the first line, it is possible to modify the low limit, using the ↑ and ↓ keys and the OK button to confirm.

SIGN. LIMIT LOW

3.0
PRESS OK TO CONFIRM

For upper signal limit, the displayed message is:

SIGN. LIMIT HIGH

22.0
PRESS OK TO CONFIRM

On the PC, it is possible to configure all the values in the “Signal fail” panel.
To set the value, double click on the selected cell, input the value and press “SEND” to confirm it or “ABORT” to
exit from the input window.

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3.6.4.4 ACTUATOR POSITION

This function is active only if the “Spool” selection has been made for the “Error mode” option; by this function
it’s possible to define the actuator position in case of signal fail.

ACTUATOR POSITION
1.0 %
PRESS OK TO CONFIRM

The value of the position (expressed in percentage of the stroke) can be adjusted between -10 and 110% of the
stroke, by pressing the ↑ and ↓ keys and subsequently confirmed with the OK key.

To set the value, on the PC, double click on the corresponding cell, input the value and press “SEND” to confirm
it or “ABORT” to exit from the input window.

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3.6.5 Pressure fail mode

MAIN
SYSTEM INFO
SYSTEM SET UP
CALIBRATION
COMMAND MODE
OK FAIL & TRIP SETTING
SOV CONFIGURATION
POS.EXCESS FAIL MODE
POWER FAIL MODE
SIGNAL FAIL MODE
OK PRESSURE FAIL MODE
ESC To return to menu

This command allows to configure the minimum admissible supply pressure value.

The following menu is displayed:

ERROR MODE OFF

END MODE AUTO
PRESS. LIMIT 5.0 Bar

On the PC, it is possible to configure all the selections and values in the “Pressure fail” panel.

3.6.5.1 ERROR MODE

The first line allows to configure the action to be executed in case of supply pressure error. The selection can be
made by selecting the line with the up / down buttons and scrolling the options by pushing the OK key. The
available options are:

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OPTION APPLICABILITY EXECUTED ACTION

OFF All cases Nothing
SAFETY SD1 At least one solenoid valve The actuator goes to the “SAFETY SD1”
available position corresponding to the “SAFETY
SD1” SOV configuration.
SAFETY SD2 At least two solenoid The actuator goes to the “SAFETY SD2”
valves available position corresponding to the “SAFETY
SD2” SOV configuration.
SAFETY SD3 Three solenoid valves The actuator goes to the “SAFETY SD3”
available position corresponding to the “SAFETY
SD3” SOV configuration.

On the PC, it’s possible to configure the pressure error mode.

To set the value, double click on the corresponding cell, click the option and press “SEND” to confirm it or
“ABORT” to exit.

3.6.5.2 END MODE

The end mode option allows to configure the action to be executed at the end of the error conditions. The
selection can be made by selecting the line with the up / down buttons and scrolling the options by pushing the
OK key. The available options are:

OPTION EXECUTED ACTION

AUTO Automatic return to normal working condition without
waiting for confirmation.
WAIT ACK A confirmation is required before returning to normal
working condition.
WAIT NOERR Automatic return to normal working condition only if all
error conditions have been cleared.
OPTION
On the PC, it is possible to choose the pressure end mode selecting the option on the corresponding pull-down
menu.

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3.6.5.3 PRESSURE LIMIT

This option allows to set the minimum admissible supply pressure value (Psi or bar).

PRESS. LIMIT
5.00 Bar
PRESS OK TO CONFIRM

The input pressure value can be selected in a range of 0÷150 Psi or 0÷10 bar, using the ↑ and ↓ keys. OK
button confirmation is required.

On the PC, it is possible to modify the pressure limit.

To set the value, double click on the selected cell, input the value and press “SEND” to confirm it or “ABORT” to
exit from the input window.

3.6.6 Trips mode (for trip 1, 2, 3, 4)

MAIN
SYSTEM INFO
SYSTEM SET UP
CALIBRATION
COMMAND MODE
OK FAIL & TRIP SETTING
SOV CONFIGURATION
POS.EXCESS FAIL MODE
POWER FAIL MODE
SIGNAL FAIL MODE
PRESSURE FAIL MODE
OK MODE FOR TRIP1-4
ESC To return to menu

This option allows to configure the position of the actuator when the trip 1 (or 2, 3, 4) is fired, the actions to be
executed and the trip clearing condition.

With the selection of one of the available trips, the displayed menu is:

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ERROR MODE OFF

END MODE AUTO
ACTUATOR POSITION
ON STATUS NOT ENERG.

On the PC, all these options could be configured from the “Trips” panel.

3.6.6.1 ERROR MODE

The first line allows to configure the action to be executed in case of trip signal, the selection can be made by
selecting the line with the up / down buttons and scrolling the options by pushing the OK key. The available
options are:

OPTION APPLICABILITY EXECUTED ACTION

OFF All cases Nothing
SAFETY SD1 At least one solenoid valve The actuator goes to the “SAFETY SD1”
available position corresponding to the “SAFETY
SD1” SOV configuration.
SAFETY SD2 At least two solenoid The actuator goes to the “SAFETY SD2”
valves available position corresponding to the “SAFETY
SD2” SOV configuration.
SAFETY SD3 Three solenoid valves The actuator goes to the “SAFETY SD3”
available position corresponding to the “SAFETY
SD3” SOV configuration.
SPOOL All cases The actuator is driven to a specific position
using the spool (see actuator position).
FREEZE All cases Actuator freezes in last position.
ACK All cases Trip is used for the error acknowledgment
in remote mode.
EXTERNAL All cases External safety shut down valve has been
SOV activated.

On the PC, it’s possible to configure the signal error mode.

To set the value, double click on the corresponding cell, click the option and press “SEND” to confirm it or
“ABORT” to exit.

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3.6.6.2 END MODE

The end mode option allows to configure the action to be executed at the end of the error conditions, the
selection can be made by selecting the line with the up / down buttons and scrolling the options by pushing the
OK key. The available options are:

OPTION EXECUTED ACTION

AUTO Automatic return to normal working condition without
waiting for confirmation.
WAIT ACK A confirmation is required before returning to normal
working condition.
WAIT NOERR Automatic return to normal working condition only if all
error conditions have been cleared.

On the PC, it is possible to choose the trip end mode, selecting the option on the corresponding pull-down
menu.

3.6.6.3 ACTUATOR POSITION

This function is active only if the “Spool” selection has been made for the “Error mode” option; it allows to define
the position of the actuator in case of trip.

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ACTUATOR POSITION
1.0 %
PRESS OK TO CONFIRM

The value of the position (expressed in percentage of the stroke) can be adjusted between -10 and 110% of the
stroke, by pressing the ↑ and ↓ keys and subsequently confirmed with the OK key.

To set the value, on the PC, double click on the corresponding cell, input the value and press “SEND” to confirm
it or “ABORT” to exit from the input window.

3.6.6.4 ON STATUS
This option allows to configure the ON status for the selected trip; the changing can be made by selecting the
line with the up / down buttons and scrolling the options by pushing the OK key. The available options are:

OPTION DESCRIPTION
ENERGIZED ON Status = Energized. Corresponds to “1” state.
NOT ENERG. ON Status = NOT Energized. Corresponds to “0” state.

OPTION
On the PC, it is possible to choose the trip ON status, selecting the option on the corresponding pull-down
menu.

3.7 GENERAL SETTING

MAIN
SYSTEM INFO
SYSTEM SET UP
CALIBRATION
COMMAND MODE

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FAIL & TRIP SETTING

OK GENERAL SETTING
ESC To return to main menu

This menu allows to customize the system.

The displayed menu is:

MEASUR UNITS MET/IMP

LANGUAGE ENGLISH
DATE & TIME
PASSWORD
CONTRAST

On the PC, only some of these data are available into the “General setting” panel.

The password login and changing are available in the main command line (pull-down password menu).

3.7.1 Measurements units

MAIN
SYSTEM INFO
SYSTEM SET UP
CALIBRATION
COMMAND MODE
FAIL & TRIP SETTING
OK GENERAL SETTING
OK MEASUR UNITS
ESC To return to menu

This command allows to configure the measurement units system used to display the variables.

The configuration can be made by selecting the line with the up / down buttons, scrolling the options by pushing
the OK key and choosing between ISO metrical system (MET) and imperial system (IMP).

VARIABLE ISO Metrical system Imperial system

Pressure bar Psi
Temperature °C °F

On the PC, it is possible to choose the measurement units system, selecting the option on the corresponding
pull-down menu.

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3.7.2 Language
MAIN
SYSTEM INFO
SYSTEM SET UP
CALIBRATION
COMMAND MODE
FAIL & TRIP SETTING
OK GENERAL SETTING
MEASUR UNITS
OK LANGUAGE
ESC To return to menu

The available option for the language is English.

3.7.3 Date and time

MAIN
SYSTEM INFO
SYSTEM SET UP
CALIBRATION
COMMAND MODE
FAIL & TRIP SETTING
OK GENERAL SETTING
MEASUR UNITS
LANGUAGE
OK DATE & TIME
ESC To return to menu

This option allows to configure the system date and time.

[mm/dd/yyyy]
10 / 03 / 2007
12 : 25 : 41

Every value can be modified using the up / down buttons and the OK key to confirm it.

On the PC, it is possible to modify the system date and time.

To set the value, double click on the corresponding cells, input the value and press “SEND” to confirm it or
“ABORT” to exit from the input window.

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3.7.4 Password
MAIN
SYSTEM INFO
SYSTEM SET UP
CALIBRATION
COMMAND MODE
FAIL & TRIP SETTING
OK GENERAL SETTING
MEASUR UNITS
LANGUAGE
DATE & TIME
OK PASSWORD
ESC To return to menu

With this selection, it’s possible to change the user password.

The following menu is displayed:

PASSWORD: _ _ _ _ _
CONFIRM: _____

A sequence of 5 push buttons is required to define the user password, used to enter the system from the local
panel (the device is supplied by the manufacturer with the default user password [ OK ↑ ↓ ↑ ↓ ]).
On the PC, a sequence of alfa-numerical digits is required (default is 12345).

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3.7.5 Contrast
MAIN
SYSTEM INFO
SYSTEM SET UP
CALIBRATION
COMMAND MODE
FAIL & TRIP SETTING
OK GENERAL SETTING
MEASUR UNITS
LANGUAGE
DATE & TIME
PASSWORD
OK CONTRAST
ESC To return to menu

Selecting this option, it’s possible to adjust the contrast of the local control device monitor.

CONTRAST
070

The value can be changed in a range between 1 and 100 using the up / down buttons and can be confirmed by
the OK key.

On the PC, it is possible to adjust the contrast from the “General setting” panel.

To set the value, double click on the corresponding cell, input the value and press “SEND” to confirm it or
“ABORT” to exit from the input window.

3.8 SYSTEM DATA

MAIN
SYSTEM INFO
SYSTEM SET UP
CALIBRATION
COMMAND MODE
FAIL & TRIP SETTING
GENERAL SETTING
OK SYSTEM DATA
ESC To return to main menu

This option shows on the local control panel display the values of the electronic board temperature (TE) and the
supply power voltage (VI) on the main PCB.

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SYSTEM DATA
------------------------------------------
TE XXX.X C
VI X :XX V

On the PC, these values are displayed as below :

3.9 COMMUNICATION
MAIN
SYSTEM INFO
SYSTEM SET UP
CALIBRATION
COMMAND MODE
FAIL & TRIP SETTING
GENERAL SETTING
SYSTEM DATA
OK COMMUNICATION
ESC To return to main menu

Selecting the only (at the present time) available option in the menu COMMUNICATION, it’s possible to enter
the HART PROTOCOL 6.0 parameters list.

HART TAG
MESSAGE
DESCRIPTOR
DATE
POLLING ADDRESS 0
DEVICE ID 1

On the PC, these data are available into the “Communication” panel.

3.9.1 Hart Tag

MAIN
SYSTEM INFO
SYSTEM SET UP
CALIBRATION

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COMMAND MODE
FAIL & TRIP SETTING
GENERAL SETTING
SYSTEM DATA
OK COMMUNICATION
OK HART TAG
ESC To return to menu

This option allows to display the HART parameter named Tag.

HART TAG
STID881
PRESS ESC/OK TO EXIT

The Tag is a 8 character label assigned by the end user based on the location and use of the field device. It’s a
8 character (6 byte) Packed ASCII string used to identify the field device. The term originated when physical
tags were attached to instruments for this purpose.
It’s not possible to modify the Tag parameter by the local user interface.

This operation is possible on the PC, from the “Communication” panel.

To set the value, double click on the corresponding cell, input the value and press “SEND” to confirm it or
“ABORT” to exit from the input window.

3.9.2 Message
MAIN
SYSTEM INFO
SYSTEM SET UP
CALIBRATION
COMMAND MODE
FAIL & TRIP SETTING
GENERAL SETTING
SYSTEM DATA
OK COMMUNICATION
HART TAG
OK MESSAGE
ESC To return to menu

This option allows to display the HART parameter named Message.

MESSAGE
…first 16 chars
…second 16 chars
PRESS ESC/OK TO EXIT

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The Message is a 32 character (24 byte) Packed ASCII string used by the Master for record keeping.
The default value is a blanked string, 32 bytes long.
It’s not possible to modify the Message parameter by the local user interface.

This operation is possible on the PC, from the “Communication” panel.

To set the value, double click on the corresponding cell, input the value and press “SEND” to confirm it or
“ABORT” to exit from the input window.

3.9.3 Descriptor
MAIN
SYSTEM INFO
SYSTEM SET UP
CALIBRATION
COMMAND MODE
FAIL & TRIP SETTING
GENERAL SETTING
SYSTEM DATA
OK COMMUNICATION
HART TAG
MESSAGE
OK DESCRIPTOR
ESC To return to menu

This option allows to display the HART parameter named Descriptor.

DESCRIPTOR
…….16 chars
PRESS ESC/OK TO EXIT

The Descriptor is a 16 character (12 byte) Packed ASCII string used by the Master for record keeping.
The default value is a blanked string, 16 bytes long.
It’s not possible to modify the Descriptor parameter by the local user interface.

This operation is possible on the PC, from the “Communication” panel.

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To set the value, double click on the corresponding cell, input the value and press “SEND” to confirm it or
“ABORT” to exit from the input window.

3.9.4 Date
MAIN
SYSTEM INFO
SYSTEM SET UP
CALIBRATION
COMMAND MODE
FAIL & TRIP SETTING
GENERAL SETTING
SYSTEM DATA
OK COMMUNICATION
HART TAG
MESSAGE
DESCRIPTOR
OK DATE
ESC To return to menu

This option allows to display and/or modify the HART parameter named Date.

DATE [mm/dd/yyyy]
05/29/2006
PRESS ESC TO EXIT

The date is represented by three 8-bit binary unsigned integers representing, respectively, the day, month and
year (minus 1900). It’s a date code, used by the Master for record keeping (e.g. last or next calibration date).
In this page, the 4 provided keys are OK, ↑, ↓ and ESC and they have the following function:
OK key allows to shift from a field to an other one of the page or in clockwise direction from day to month and to
year.
Key ↑ once pointed out the interest field, the current value is allowed to increase according to the field standards
(ex.: day field including between 1 and 31);
Key ↓ once pointed out the concern field, the current value is allowed to decrease according to the field
standards (ex.: month field including between 1 and 12);
The ESC key allows to return to the Hart Protocol submenu.

On the PC, it is possible to modify the Date parameter from the “Communication” panel.

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To set the value, double click on the corresponding cell, input the value and press “SEND” to confirm it or
“ABORT” to exit from the input window.

3.9.5 Polling Address

MAIN
SYSTEM INFO
SYSTEM SET UP
CALIBRATION
COMMAND MODE
FAIL & TRIP SETTING
GENERAL SETTING
SYSTEM DATA
OK COMMUNICATION
HART TAG
MESSAGE
DESCRIPTOR
DATE
OK POLLING ADDRESS
ESC To return to menu

This option allows to display and/or modify the HART parameter named Polling Address.

POLLING ADDRESS
00
PRESS OK TO CONFIRM

In the HART Protocol, the polling address is an integer used to identify the field device. It is used to construct
the Short Frame Address. The Polling Address is set to 0 in point to point installations.

The 4 keys provided in this page have the following function:

Key ↑ allows to increase the current value of polling address within a foreseen range from 0 and 15;
Key ↓ allows to decrease the current value of polling address, within a foreseen range from 0 and 15;
OK key confirms the defined polling address and allows to return to the submenu Hart Protocol.
ESC key cancels any current modification phase and allows to return to the Hart Protocol submenu.

On the PC, it is possible to modify the Polling Address from the “Communication” panel.

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To set the value, double click on the corresponding cell, input the value and press “SEND” to confirm it or
“ABORT” to exit from the input window.

The master usually reaches the devices, starting from polling address equal to 0.
In multi-drop installations all the field devices are generally configured to a different polling address to allow
automatic identification by the master.
Using the “Poll” command button, it’s possible to identify a device having the polling address not equal to 0.

3.9.6 Device ID
MAIN
SYSTEM INFO
SYSTEM SET UP
CALIBRATION
COMMAND MODE
FAIL & TRIP SETTING
GENERAL SETTING
SYSTEM DATA
OK COMMUNICATION
HART TAG
MESSAGE
DESCRIPTOR
DATE
POLLING ADDRESS
OK DEVICE ID
ESC To return to menu

This option allows to display the HART parameter named Device ID (integer number).

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This number is different for every device manufactured with a given Manufacturer ID and Device
Type. It returned in bytes 9-11 of Identity Commands and for the Quick Trak III it coincides with the
system serial number (Part Number).

It’s not possible to modify the Device ID parameter by the local user interface or by remote; this value changes if
the Part Number parameter is modified. See chapter ADVANCED for details.

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3.10 DIAGNOSTIC
MAIN
SYSTEM INFO
SYSTEM SET UP
CALIBRATION
COMMAND MODE
FAIL & TRIP SETTING
GENERAL SETTING
SYSTEM DATA
COMMUNICATION
OK DIAGNOSTIC
ESC To return to main menu

This option allows to display the system diagnostic information.

The following sub menu is displayed :

STROKE KM XXXXXX.XX
IN SVC HOURS XXXXXX.XX
MIN TEMP. XXX.XC
MAX TEMP. XXX.XC
AVER.TEMP. XXX.XC
PERM. TIME
dP UP-DOWN
ERROR STAT
CALIB STAT
OUT SVC STAT
IN SVC STAT
STAT FREQ

with some data directly available:

STROKE KM XXXXXX.XX
IN SVC HOURS XXXXXX.XX
MIN TEMP. XXX.XC
MAX TEMP. XXX.XC
AVER.TEMP. XXX.XC

where :
- STROKE KM is the total distance covered by the stem (piston) expressed in [km]
- IN SVC HOURS the total time of working [h]
- MIN TEMP. is the minimum temperature reached during the use
- MAX TEMP. is the maximum temperature reached during the use
- AVER.TEMP is the average temperature during the use

On the PC, pushing the DIAGNOSTIC button :

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It’s possible to display the system diagnostic data page :

From this page, press the “Download” command button to read or refresh the system diagnostic data.
Press the “Report” command button to save the data in RTF format.

Diagnostic Report
Report Date : 14/02/2007 10.22

Alarm Counter Date

Trip 1 : 0
Trip 2 : 0
Trip 3 : 0
Trip 4 : 0
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Pressure : 0
Signal <min : 0
Signal >max : 0
Pos.Exc.Error : 0
Pos.Exc.Warn. : 0
Probe : 0
Power <min : 0
Hard Limits : 0
DSP Timeout : 0
Watch Dog : 0
Power >max : 0
Error On SOV 1 : 0
Error On SOV 2 : 0
Error On SOV 3 : 0
DSP Restart : 0
Calib. Erased : 0
Encoder : 0
Friction : 0
Index1 : 0
Index2 : 0

System Counter Date

Calibration : 0
Out Service : 0
In Service : 0

TEMPERATURE (C)
Min : 26.0
Max : 26.0
Average :

In Service Time : 0h 00m 00s

Total Stroke (m) : 0

Time in [0,1) : 0h 00m 17s

Time in [1,25) : 0h 00m 00s
Time in [25,50) : 0h 00m 00s
Time in [50,75) : 0h 00m 00s
Time in [75,99) : 0h 00m 00s
Time in [99,100) : 0h 00m 00s

Max Delta Pressure (bar)

[1,25) Up : 0.00 Down : 0.00
[25,50) Up : 0.00 Down : 0.00
[50,75) Up : 0.00 Down : 0.00
[75,99) Up : 0.00 Down : 0.00

3.10.1 PERM. TIME

MAIN
SYSTEM INFO
SYSTEM SET UP
CALIBRATION
COMMAND MODE
FAIL & TRIP SETTING

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GENERAL SETTING
SYSTEM DATA
COMMUNICATION
OK DIAGNOSTIC
STROKE KM
IN SVC HOURS
MIN TEMP.
MAX TEMP.
AVER.TEMP.
OK PERM. TIME
ESC To return to menu

With this selection, it is possible to know the permanence time in defined range of the stroke. The stroke range
expressed in percent of the stroke are the following:

0÷1
1 ÷ 25
25 ÷ 50
50 ÷ 75
75 ÷ 99
99 ÷ 100

On the local control panel display the values expressed in hours are shown as it follows:

0-1 XXXXXXX.XXh
1-25 XXXXXXX.XXh
25-50 XXXXXXX.XXh
50-75 XXXXXXX.XXh
75-99 XXXXXXX.XXh
99-100 XXXXXXX.XXh

With ESC command, it is possible to return to the diagnostic menu.

On the PC, those values are available in the diagnostic page :

3.10.2 dP UP-DOWN
MAIN
SYSTEM INFO
SYSTEM SET UP
CALIBRATION
COMMAND MODE
FAIL & TRIP SETTING

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GENERAL SETTING
SYSTEM DATA
COMMUNICATION
OK DIAGNOSTIC
STROKE KM
IN SVC HOURS
MIN TEMP.
MAX TEMP.
AVER.TEMP.
PERM. TIME
OK dP UP-DOWN
ESC To return to menu

This selection shows the difference of actuator chamber pressure in each sector of the stroke for extending and
retracting stem stroke.

On the local control panel the values are shown as below :

dP UP-DOWN Bar (or PSI)

-----------------------------------
1-25 XX.XX XX.XX
25-50 XX.XX XX.XX
50-75 XX.XX XX.XX
75-99 XX.XX XX.XX

With ESC command, it is possible to return to the diagnostic menu.

On the PC, those values are available in the diagnostic page :

3.10.3 ERROR STAT

MAIN
SYSTEM INFO
SYSTEM SET UP
CALIBRATION
COMMAND MODE
FAIL & TRIP SETTING
GENERAL SETTING
SYSTEM DATA
COMMUNICATION
OK DIAGNOSTIC
STROKE KM
IN SVC HOURS
MIN TEMP.
MAX TEMP.
AVER.TEMP.
PERM. TIME
dP UP-DOWN
OK ERROR STAT
ESC To return to menu

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In this menu the error quantity, the date and time of the last error occurred are stored for each event.

Inside this menu the following error events are listed:

TRIP1
TRIP2
TRIP3
TRIP4
PRESSURE FAIL
LOW SIGNAL FAIL
HIGH SIGNAL FAIL
POS. EXCESS ERROR
POS. EXCESS WARNING
PROBE ERROR
LOW POWER FAIL
HARD LIMITS ERROR
DSP TIMEOUT
WATCH DOG ERROR
HIGH POWER FAIL
ERROR ON SOV1
ERROR ON SOV2
ERROR ON SOV3
DSP RESTART
CALIBRATION ERASED
FREE 1
FREE 2
FREE 3
FREE 4
FREE 5
ENCODER ERROR
EXC. FRICTION ERROR
INDEX1 NOT FOUND ERR
INDEX2 NOT FOUND ERR

The selection can be made by selecting the line with the up / down buttons and pushing the OK key.
Once selected the event, the error counter and the last error date are shown :

TITLE (it is the selected variable in the previous list)

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COUNTER: XXXXXXXXXX
LAST DATE: mm/dd/yyyy
hh:mm:ss

Press ESC or OK to return to the previous menu.

On the PC, the values are shown as below :

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3.10.4 CALIB STAT

MAIN
SYSTEM INFO
SYSTEM SET UP
CALIBRATION
COMMAND MODE
FAIL & TRIP SETTING
GENERAL SETTING
SYSTEM DATA
COMMUNICATION
OK DIAGNOSTIC
STROKE KM
IN SVC HOURS
MIN TEMP.
MAX TEMP.
AVER.TEMP.
PERM. TIME
dP UP-DOWN
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ERROR STAT
OK CALIB STAT
ESC To return to menu

This selection shows the operator the statistical information about the instrument calibration routine (calibration
number and last date).

On the local control panel the following values are shown:

CALIBRATION
----------------------------------------
COUNTER: XXXXXXXXXX
LAST DATE: mm/dd/yyyy
hh:mm:ss

Press ESC or OK to return to the diagnostic menu.

On the PC, the values are shown as below :

3.10.5 OUT SVC STAT

MAIN
SYSTEM INFO
SYSTEM SET UP
CALIBRATION
COMMAND MODE
FAIL & TRIP SETTING
GENERAL SETTING
SYSTEM DATA
COMMUNICATION
OK DIAGNOSTIC
STROKE KM
IN SVC HOURS
MIN TEMP.
MAX TEMP.
AVER.TEMP.
PERM. TIME
dP UP-DOWN
ERROR STAT
CALIB STAT
OK OUT SVC STAT
ESC To return to menu

This selection shows the operator the statistical information about the “out of service” system state (counter and
last date).

On the local control panel, the following data are shown:

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OUT SVC
----------------------------------------
COUNTER: XXXXXXXXXX
LAST DATE: mm/dd/yyyy
hh:mm:ss

Press ESC or OK, to return to the diagnostic menu.

On the PC, the values are shown as below :

3.10.6 IN SVC STAT

MAIN
SYSTEM INFO
SYSTEM SET UP
CALIBRATION
COMMAND MODE
FAIL & TRIP SETTING
GENERAL SETTING
SYSTEM DATA
COMMUNICATION
OK DIAGNOSTIC
STROKE KM
IN SVC HOURS
MIN TEMP.
MAX TEMP.
AVER.TEMP.
PERM. TIME
dP UP-DOWN
ERROR STAT
CALIB STAT
OUT SVC STAT
OK IN SVC STAT
ESC To return to menu

This selection shows the operator the statistical information about the “in service” system state (counter and last
date).

On the local control panel the following data are shown:

IN SVC
----------------------------------------
COUNTER: XXXXXXXXXX
LAST DATE: mm/dd/yyyy
hh:mm:ss

Press ESC or OK, to return to the Diagnostic menu.

On the PC, the values are shown as below :

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3.10.7 STAT FREQ

MAIN
SYSTEM INFO
SYSTEM SET UP
CALIBRATION
COMMAND MODE
FAIL & TRIP SETTING
GENERAL SETTING
SYSTEM DATA
COMMUNICATION
OK DIAGNOSTIC
STROKE KM
IN SVC HOURS
MIN TEMP.
MAX TEMP.
AVER.TEMP.
PERM. TIME
dP UP-DOWN
ERROR STAT
CALIB STAT
OUT SVC STAT
IN SVC STAT
OK STAT FREQ
ESC To return to menu

This selection allows to modify the storage frequency of the diagnostic data.

On the display, the following message appears:

STAT FREQ ON
01:00
PRESS OK TO CONFIRM

From this page, it’s possible to change the storage frequency, using the ↑ / ↓ buttons, to confirm the value with
the OK key or to cancel the selection pressing the ESC key.
Setting 00:00, the storage frequency is disabled.
It’s not possible to change this parameter by remote, on the PC.

3.11 ADVANCED
MAIN
SYSTEM INFO
SYSTEM SET UP
CALIBRATION
COMMAND MODE
FAIL & TRIP SETTING
GENERAL SETTING
SYSTEM DATA
COMMUNICATION
DIAGNOSTIC
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OK ADVANCED
ESC To return to main menu

This option allows to display the advanced menu (STI menu).

In order to enter into this menu from the local panel, the advanced level password is required.

PASSWORD: *****

The device is supplied by the manufacturer with the default advanced level password :
[ OK ↑ ↓ ↑ OK ].
At the end of the login phase, the advanced menu will appear on the screen :

DIAGNOSTIC DATA
PROBE TYPE MICROPULSE
INTEGRAL 0
PROP.GAIN MODE DOUBLE
PROP.BAND GAIN
PART NUMBER 1
PASSWORD
SET AS DEFAULT
RESET STAT
ERASE CALIB
STAT DEBUG
HART DEBUG
PRESS.CALIB
MOTOR TEST
STEP MOTOR
GEOMETRIC 0 1
SPOOL LIMIT

With the keys ↑ / ↓ , it ‘s possible to shift on the demanded line, and pushing the OK button, it’s possible
to activate or change the selected option.

On the PC, in order to access the Sti page, the user must login as “advanced user”, inserting
the advanced level password in login phase. The default advanced level password is 23456.

At the end of the login phase, the STI button will appear on the screen :

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On the PC, pushing the STI button, the following page is displayed :

It contains the advanced configuration parameters, the calibration data, some run-time information and the
advanced function buttons.

The advanced configuration parameters are the following :

- Part Number;
- Th. 0 Spool;
- Spool Min Limit;
- Spool Max Limit;
- Chamber mode;
- Advanced Level Password ;
- Integral Setting;
- Proportional Gain Type;
- Kp1 Band;
- Kp1 S.Out and In;
- P0-P3 DSP parameters;
- Speed ini, Speed Max, Acc. Time.
See next paragraphs for description.

The calibration data are the following :

- Probe Type: the three different type of probes (MicroPulse, LVDT, 4-20mA) can be selected
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from this menu;

- Probe Const.: that is the probe constant used in calibration routine;
- Step0: it’s the spool zero expressed in steps. It’s the average between Step0N and Step0P
- Step0N: it’s the spool zero found during the calibration with the actuator approaching the steady
position from upwards
- Step0P: it’s the spool zero found during the calibration with the actuator approaching the steady
position from downwards
- PosIndex0: it’s the index position found during the calibration
- PosIndexOri: it’s the index position found after a controller restart
- ActLimInf: it’s the probe bottom limit found during calibration
- ActLimSup: it’s the probe top limit found during calibration
- Conv4mA: it’s the A/D converter value corrisponding to 4mA
- Conv20mA: it’s the A/D converter value corrisponding to 20mA
- PI – Src P1: it’s the lower value of PI-SUPPLY expressed in A/D converter points used to
calibrate this pressure transducer
- PI – Src P2: it’s the middle value of PI-SUPPLY expressed in A/D converter points used to
calibrate this pressure transducer
- PI – Src P3: it’s the higher value of PI-SUPPLY expressed in A/D converter points used to
calibrate this pressure transducer
- PI – Trg P1: it’s the lower value of PI-SUPPLY expressed in measurement units (bar, Psi) used
to calibrate this pressure transducer
- PI – Trg P2: it’s the middle value of PI-SUPPLY expressed in measurement units (bar, Psi) used
to calibrate this pressure transducer
- PI – Trg P3: it’s the higher value of PI-SUPPLY expressed in measurement units (bar, Psi) used
PA – Src P1: it’s the lower value of PA-SUPPLY expressed in A/D converter points used to
calibrate this pressure transducer
- PA – Src P2: it’s the middle value of PA-SUPPLY expressed in A/D converter points used to
calibrate this pressure transducer
- PA – Src P3: it’s the higher value of PA-SUPPLY expressed in A/D converter points used to
calibrate this pressure transducer
- PA – Trg P1: it’s the lower value of PA-SUPPLY expressed in measurement units (bar, Psi) used
to calibrate this pressure transducer
- PA – Trg P2: it’s the middle value of PA-SUPPLY expressed in measurement units (bar, Psi)
used to calibrate this pressure transducer
- PA – Trg P3: it’s the higher value of PA-SUPPLY expressed in measurement units (bar, Psi)
used to calibrate this pressure transducer
- PB – Src P1: it’s the lower value of PB-SUPPLY expressed in A/D converter points used to
calibrate this pressure transducer
- PB – Src P2: it’s the middle value of PB-SUPPLY expressed in A/D converter points used to
calibrate this pressure transducer
- PB – Src P3: it’s the higher value of PB-SUPPLY expressed in A/D converter points used to
calibrate this pressure transducer
- PB – Trg P1: it’s the lower value of PB-SUPPLY expressed in measurement units (bar, Psi) used
to calibrate this pressure transducer
- PB – Trg P2: it’s the middle value of PB-SUPPLY expressed in measurement units (bar, Psi)
used to calibrate this pressure transducer
- PB – Trg P3: it’s the higher value of PB-SUPPLY expressed in measurement units (bar, Psi)
used to calibrate this pressure transducer

The advanced run-time information are :

- Encoder: it shows the encoder position expressed in steps;
- Step Motor: it shows the step motor position expressed in steps;
- Max Step Error: it’s the maximum number of aligned steps on a train of 5000 steps
- Last Step Error: it’s the maximum number of aligned steps on the last train of 5000 steps
- Motor Steps: it’s the total number of steps made by the system
- Aligned Steps: it’s the total number of steps aligned by the system
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- Probe: it’s the A/D converter value read by the probe

- Probe FB : probe feedback
- F.Back Ev 1: it’s the voltage feedback supplied to SOV1
- F.Back Ev 2: it’s the voltage feedback supplied to SOV2
- F.Back Ev 3: it’s the voltage feedback supplied to SOV3
- SPI Fail Cnt: it’s frames number with wrong CRC detected during SPI communication

The advanced function buttons are :

- DoSteps: if the system is NOT calibrated it’s possibile to run the step-motor in manual mode. The
“DoSteps” is the number of steps that the step-motor has to perform
- Res. Enc.: by this command the encoder steps value is set to 0. It’s possibile to execute this command just
when the system is not calibrated
- Allinea Enc.: it alignes the step-motor steps counter to the encoder steps counter
- Press. Calib.: it performs the pressure transducers calibration based on the values of PI/PA/PB – Src/Trg
P1-P3
- SET AS DEFAULT to set the actual configuration parameters as system default values;
- RESET TO DEFAULT to reset the configuration parameters to the system default values;
- ERASE CALIBRATION to erase the calibration data and to reset the system calibration state.

The Refresh button in this page is used to refresh the data.

3.11.1 DIAGNOSTIC DATA

MAIN
SYSTEM INFO
SYSTEM SET UP
CALIBRATION
COMMAND MODE
FAIL & TRIP SETTING
GENERAL SETTING
SYSTEM DATA
COMMUNICATION
DIAGNOSTIC
OK ADVANCED
OK DIAGNOSTIC DATA
ESC To return to menu

This option shows on the local control panel display the values of the system diagnostic data (Motor Steps,
Aligned Steps, Spool Position, Encoder Position and P0-P3 DSP params).

The values are shown as it follows:

MOTOR STEPS XXXXXXXXX

ALIGN. STEPS XXXXXXXXX
SPOOL POS. XXXXXXX
ENCOD. POS. XXXXXXX
P0 XXXXXXX P1 XXXXXXX
P2 XXXXXXX P3 XXXXXXX

where :

- MOTOR STEPS that is the total number of motor steps performed by the system;
- ALIGN. STEPS that is the total number of aligned motor steps;
- SPOOL POS. that corresponds to the spool valve position (Step motor);
- ENCOD. POS. that corresponds to the encoder position (Encoder);
- P0-P3 DSP parameters are 4 short parameters provided for future use.

With OK or ESC commands, it is possible to return to the advanced menu.

On the PC, the values are shown as below :

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3.11.2 PROBE TYPE

MAIN
SYSTEM INFO
SYSTEM SET UP
CALIBRATION
COMMAND MODE
FAIL & TRIP SETTING
GENERAL SETTING
SYSTEM DATA
COMMUNICATION
DIAGNOSTIC
OK ADVANCED
DIAGNOSTIC DATA
OK PROBE TYPE
ESC To return to menu

With this command, it is possible to define the system probe type.

The selection can be made by selecting the line with the up / down buttons and scrolling the options by pushing
the OK key. The available options are: MICROPULSE,4-20 mA, LVDT.
The active selection will come out in reverse.

On the PC, it is possible to choose the probe type, selecting the option on the corresponding pull-down menu.

3.11.3 INTEGRAL
MAIN
SYSTEM INFO
SYSTEM SET UP
CALIBRATION
COMMAND MODE
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FAIL & TRIP SETTING

GENERAL SETTING
SYSTEM DATA
COMMUNICATION
DIAGNOSTIC
OK ADVANCED
DIAGNOSTIC DATA
PROBE TYPE
OK INTEGRAL
ESC To return to menu

With this command, it is possible to modify the integral setting value.

INTEGRAL
0
PRESS OK TO CONFIRM

This parameter defines the integral value of the PID tuning process.
With the 4 keys enabled, it is possible :
- to change the proposed integral setting increasing it with the STEM ↑ and decreasing it with the STEM ↓;
- to cancel the possible changes and return to the advanced submenu with the ESC key;
- to confirm the set value by pressing OK.

This function is available on PC software from the STI menu.

To set the value, double click on the corresponding cell, input the value and press “SEND” to confirm it or
“ABORT” to exit from the input window.

! WARNING: A wrong integral value can generate actuator hunting.

3.11.4 PROP.GAIN MODE

MAIN
SYSTEM INFO
SYSTEM SET UP
CALIBRATION
COMMAND MODE
FAIL & TRIP SETTING
GENERAL SETTING
SYSTEM DATA
COMMUNICATION
DIAGNOSTIC
OK ADVANCED

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DIAGNOSTIC DATA
PROBE TYPE
INTEGRAL
OK PROP.GAIN MODE
ESC To return to menu

With this command, it is possible to change the proportional gain modality, choosing between two possible
options : DOUBLE and BAND.

Pushing the OK button, it is possible to change the gain modality. The active selection will come out in reverse.

On the PC, it is possible to choose the proportional gain mode, selecting the option on the corresponding
pull-down menu.

3.11.5 PROP.BAND GAIN

MAIN
SYSTEM INFO
SYSTEM SET UP
CALIBRATION
COMMAND MODE
FAIL & TRIP SETTING
GENERAL SETTING
SYSTEM DATA
COMMUNICATION
DIAGNOSTIC
OK ADVANCED
DIAGNOSTIC DATA
PROBE TYPE
INTEGRAL
PROP.GAIN MODE
OK PROP.BAND MODE
ESC To return to menu

With this command, it is possible to enter a sub-menu :

SET BAND RANGE 5.0%

PROP.BAND GAIN↓ 2.0
PROP.BAND GAIN↑ 2.0

where :

• the SET BAND RANGE represents the error module;

• the PROP. BAND GAIN↓ represents the proportional gain to be applied to the actuator movement
in the stem ↓ direction, when the error is smaller than the expected band;
• the PROP. BAND GAIN↑ represents the proportional gain to be applied to the actuator movement in
the stem ↑ direction, when the error is smaller than the expected band.

With the keys ↑ / ↓ , it ‘s possible to shift on the demanded line, pushing the OK button, it’s possible
to enter the parameter change page for the selected line and modify the displayed value:

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SET BAND RANGE

5.0 %
PRESS OK TO CONFIRM

Or

PROP. BAND GAIN↓ (or GAIN↑)

2.0
PRESS OK TO CONFIRM

In the parameter change page with the 4 keys enabled, it’s possible :

- to change the proposed value increasing it with the STEM ↑ and decreasing it with the STEM ↓;
- to cancel the possible changes and return to the Proportional Band Gain submenu with the ESC
key;
- to confirm the set value by pressing OK.

This function is available on PC software from the STI menu.

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To set the value, double click on the corresponding cell, input the value and press “SEND” to confirm it or
“ABORT” to exit from the input window.

3.11.6 PART NUMBER

MAIN
SYSTEM INFO
SYSTEM SET UP
CALIBRATION
COMMAND MODE
FAIL & TRIP SETTING
GENERAL SETTING
SYSTEM DATA
COMMUNICATION
DIAGNOSTIC
OK ADVANCED
DIAGNOSTIC DATA
PROBE TYPE
INTEGRAL
PROP.GAIN MODE
PROP.BAND MODE
OK PART NUMBER
ESC To return to menu

With this command, it is possible to modify the QUICK TRAK III part number, in a range of 1÷32767.
In the HART Protocol this number corresponds to the Device ID.

The following page is displayed:

PART NUMBER
1
PRESS OK TO CONFIRM

In this page with the 4 keys enabled, it’s possible :

- to change the proposed value increasing it with the STEM ↑ and decreasing it with the STEM ↓;
- to cancel the possible changes and return to the Advanced submenu with the ESC key;
- to confirm the inputted value by pressing OK.

This function is available on PC software from the STI menu.

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To set the value, double click on the corresponding cell, input the value and press “SEND” to confirm it or
“ABORT” to exit from the input window.

3.11.7 PASSWORD
MAIN
SYSTEM INFO
SYSTEM SET UP
CALIBRATION
COMMAND MODE
FAIL & TRIP SETTING
GENERAL SETTING
SYSTEM DATA
COMMUNICATION
DIAGNOSTIC
OK ADVANCED
DIAGNOSTIC DATA
PROBE TYPE
INTEGRAL
PROP.GAIN MODE
PROP.BAND MODE
PART NUMBER
OK PASSWORD
ESC To return to menu

With this selection, it’s possible to change the advanced level password.

The following page is displayed:

PASSWORD: _ _ _ _ _
CONFIRM: _____

A sequence of 5 push buttons is required to define this password, used to enter the advanced
menu from the local panel (the device is supplied by the manufacturer with the default advanced
password [ OK ↑ ↓ ↑ OK ]).

This function is available on PC software from the STI menu.

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To set the value, double click on the corresponding cell, input the value and press “SEND” to confirm it or
“ABORT” to exit from the input window.

3.11.8 SET AS DEFAULT

MAIN
SYSTEM INFO
SYSTEM SET UP
CALIBRATION
COMMAND MODE
FAIL & TRIP SETTING
GENERAL SETTING
SYSTEM DATA
COMMUNICATION
DIAGNOSTIC
OK ADVANCED
DIAGNOSTIC DATA
PROBE TYPE
INTEGRAL
PROP.GAIN MODE
PROP.BAND MODE
PART NUMBER
PASSWORD
OK SET AS DEFAULT
ESC To return to menu

This command sets the actual configuration parameters as system default values.

A confirmation is required before the procedure starts.

SET AS DEFAULT ?

PRESS OK TO CONFIRM

Press the OK key to confirm the operation or the ESC key to abort.

This function is available on PC software from the STI menu.

A confirmation is also required on PC software :

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Press Yes to confirm operation or No to abort.

3.11.9 RESET STAT

MAIN
SYSTEM INFO
SYSTEM SET UP
CALIBRATION
COMMAND MODE
FAIL & TRIP SETTING
GENERAL SETTING
SYSTEM DATA
COMMUNICATION
DIAGNOSTIC
OK ADVANCED
DIAGNOSTIC DATA
PROBE TYPE
INTEGRAL
PROP.GAIN MODE
PROP.BAND MODE
PART NUMBER
PASSWORD
SET AS DEFAULT
OK RESET STAT
ESC To return to menu

This command globally resets the statistical data and the diagnostic information, computed by the sytem.

. A confirmation is required before the procedure starts.

RESET STAT ?

PRESS OK TO CONFIRM

Press the OK key to confirm the operation or the ESC key to abort.
This function is not available on PC software.

3.11.10 ERASE CALIB

MAIN
SYSTEM INFO
SYSTEM SET UP
CALIBRATION
COMMAND MODE
FAIL & TRIP SETTING
GENERAL SETTING
SYSTEM DATA

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COMMUNICATION
DIAGNOSTIC
OK ADVANCED
DIAGNOSTIC DATA
PROBE TYPE
INTEGRAL
PROP.GAIN MODE
PROP.BAND MODE
PART NUMBER
PASSWORD
SET AS DEFAULT
RESET STAT
OK ERASE CALIB
ESC To return to menu

This command erases the calibration data and resets the system calibration state (NO CAL = Not Calibrated).

. A confirmation is required before the procedure starts.

ERASE CALIB ?

PRESS OK TO CONFIRM

Press the OK key to confirm the operation or the ESC key to abort.

This function is available on PC software from the STI menu.

A confirmation is also required on PC software :

Press Yes to confirm operation or No to abort.

3.11.11 STAT DEBUG

MAIN
SYSTEM INFO
SYSTEM SET UP
CALIBRATION
COMMAND MODE

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FAIL & TRIP SETTING

GENERAL SETTING
SYSTEM DATA
COMMUNICATION
DIAGNOSTIC
OK ADVANCED
DIAGNOSTIC DATA
PROBE TYPE
INTEGRAL
PROP.GAIN MODE
PROP.BAND MODE
PART NUMBER
PASSWORD
SET AS DEFAULT
RESET STAT
ERASE CALIB
OK STAT DEBUG
ESC To return to menu

Reserved debug page containing information about the statistical calculation and the recording time
in External EEPROM.
This function is not available on PC software.

3.11.12 HART DEBUG

MAIN
SYSTEM INFO
SYSTEM SET UP
CALIBRATION
COMMAND MODE
FAIL & TRIP SETTING
GENERAL SETTING
SYSTEM DATA
COMMUNICATION
DIAGNOSTIC
OK ADVANCED
DIAGNOSTIC DATA
PROBE TYPE
INTEGRAL
PROP.GAIN MODE
PROP.BAND MODE
PART NUMBER
PASSWORD
SET AS DEFAULT
RESET STAT
ERASE CALIB
STAT DEBUG
OK HART DEBUG
ESC To return to menu

Reserved debug page containing information about the input/output HART frames.
This function is not available on PC software.

3.11.13 PRESS. CALIB

MAIN
SYSTEM INFO
SYSTEM SET UP
CALIBRATION
COMMAND MODE
FAIL & TRIP SETTING
GENERAL SETTING
SYSTEM DATA
COMMUNICATION
DIAGNOSTIC
OK ADVANCED
DIAGNOSTIC DATA
PROBE TYPE
INTEGRAL

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PROP.GAIN MODE
PROP.BAND MODE
PART NUMBER
PASSWORD
SET AS DEFAULT
RESET STAT
ERASE CALIB
STAT DEBUG
HART DEBUG
OK PRESS.CALIB
ESC To return to menu

With this set of commands, it’s possible to calibrate the pressure values (SUPPLY, OUT1, OUT2).

Selecting this function, the following menu appears on the display :

SUPPLY CALIB.
OUT1 CALIB.
OUT2 CALIB.

A ATTENTION: The system must be put into “out of service” in order to calibrate pressures.
Please refer to chapter COMMAND MODE.

3.11.13.1 SUPPLY CALIBRATION

Selecting this function, the following menu appears on the display :

SUPPLY-P1 CALIB.
SUPPLY-P2 CALIB.
SUPPLY-P3 CALIB.

With this command, selecting the required point, it’s possible to calibrate the SUPPLY-PI pressure signal.

SUPPLY-P1
0.00 Bar
PRESS OK TO CONFIRM

The second line value can be changed by pressing the key ↑/↓ in a range between 0÷150 Psi or 0÷10 bar and
subsequently confirmed with OK. Press ESC to return to the previous menu.

This function is available on PC software from the STI menu, pushing the Press. Calib. Button.

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The following page will appear on the screen :

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To calibrate the pressure signal, select the pressure transducer type (PI/PA/PB), input the value in the required
empty cell and press the corresponding Calib. button.

3.11.13.2 OUT1 CALIBRATION

Selecting this function, the following menu appears on the display :

OUT1-P1 CALIB.
OUT1-P2 CALIB.
OUT1-P3 CALIB.

With this command, selecting the required point, it’s possible to calibrate the OUT1-PA pressure signal.

OUT1-P1
0.00 Bar
PRESS OK TO CONFIRM

The second line value can be changed by pressing the key ↑/↓ in a range between 0÷150 Psi or 0÷10 bar and
subsequently confirmed with OK. Press ESC to return to the previous menu.

This function is available on PC software from the STI menu, pushing the Press. Calib. Button.

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The following page will appear on the screen :

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To calibrate the pressure signal, select the pressure transducer type (PI/PA/PB), input the value in the required
empty cell and press the corresponding Calib. button.

3.11.13.3 OUT2 CALIBRATION

Selecting this function, the following menu appears on the display :

OUT2-P1 CALIB.
OUT2-P2 CALIB.
OUT2-P3 CALIB.

With this command, selecting the required point, it’s possible to calibrate the OUT1-PA pressure signal.

OUT2-P1
0.00 Bar
PRESS OK TO CONFIRM

The second line value can be changed by pressing the key ↑/↓ in a range between 0÷150 Psi or 0÷10 bar and
subsequently confirmed with OK. Press ESC to return to the previous menu.

This function is available on PC software from the STI menu, pushing the Press. Calib. Button.

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The following page will appear on the screen :

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To calibrate the pressure signal, select the pressure transducer type (PI/PA/PB), input the value in the required
empty cell and press the corresponding Calib. button.

3.11.14 MOTOR TEST

MAIN
SYSTEM INFO
SYSTEM SET UP
CALIBRATION
COMMAND MODE
FAIL & TRIP SETTING
GENERAL SETTING
SYSTEM DATA
COMMUNICATION
DIAGNOSTIC
OK ADVANCED
DIAGNOSTIC DATA
PROBE TYPE
INTEGRAL
PROP.GAIN MODE
PROP.BAND MODE
PART NUMBER
PASSWORD
SET AS DEFAULT
RESET STAT
ERASE CALIB
STAT DEBUG
HART DEBUG
PRESS.CALIB
OK MOTOR TEST
ESC To return to menu

This menu allows to perform the motor test functions.

The displayed menu is:

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HARD LIM SEARCH

INDEX SEARCH
START MOTOR

This function is not available on PC software.

3.11.14.1 HARD LIM SEARCH

With this command, it is possible to enter a sub-menu :

NEG HARD LIM SEARCH

POS HARD LIM SEARCH

With the keys ↑ / ↓ , it is possible to select the hard limit search direction and, pushing the OK button, it is
possible to activate the selected function.

The following page will appear on the screen :

NEG HARD LIM SEARCH (or POS)

PRESS OK TO START

Press ESC to return to the previous menu.

Press OK to start the selected hard limit search.

NEG HARD LIM SEARCH (or POS)

PRESS ESC TO STOP

Press ESC to stop the selected hard limit search.

3.11.14.2 INDEX SEARCH

The following page will appear on the screen :

INDEX SEARCH

PRESS OK TO START

Press ESC to return to the previous menu.

Press OK to start the index search.

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INDEX SEARCH

PRESS ESC TO STOP

Press ESC to stop the index search during its run.

At the end of the index search, the last found index position will be displayed on the screen :

INDEX POSITION XXXXXX

INDEX FOUND

3.11.14.3 START MOTOR

With this command, it is possible to enter a sub-menu :

CYCLES XXXXXX
DELAY XXXXXX MSEC
STEPS XXXXXX
START TEST

With the keys ↑ / ↓ , it ‘s possible to shift on the demanded line, and pushing the OK button, it’s
possible to activate the selected option.

3.11.14.3.1 CYCLES
With this command, it is possible to set up the number of repetitions of the ahead/behind sequence,
to use for the motor test.

CYCLES
1
PRESS OK TO CONFIRM

The second line value can be changed by pressing the key ↑/↓ in a range between 1÷ 32767 and
subsequently confirmed with OK. Press ESC to return to the previous menu.

A value equal to 1 corresponds to a single ahead/behind sequence.

A value equal to 32767 corresponds to an infinite sequence; in this case the motor test must be
stopped by the operator.

3.11.14.3.2 DELAY
With this command, it is possible to set up the delay, expressed in msec, between the start of one
sequence, ahead or behind, and the successive one, to use for the motor test.

DELAY
500 MSEC
PRESS OK TO CONFIRM

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The second line value can be changed by pressing the key ↑/↓ in a range between 0÷ 32767 and
subsequently confirmed with OK. Press ESC to return to the previous menu.

3.11.14.3.3 STEPS
With this command, it is possible to set up the number of steps for the ahead/behind sequence, to
use for the motor test.

STEPS
1000
PRESS OK TO CONFIRM

The second line value can be changed by pressing the key ↑/↓ in a range between -32768÷32767
and subsequently confirmed with OK. Press ESC to return to the previous menu.

3.11.14.3.4 START TEST

The following page will appear on the screen :

START TEST

PRESS OK TO START

Press ESC to return to the previous menu.

Press OK to start the motor test.

TEST STATE XXX.X %

PRESS ESC TO STOP

Press ESC to stop the motor test.

3.11.15 STEP MOTOR

MAIN
SYSTEM INFO
SYSTEM SET UP
CALIBRATION
COMMAND MODE
FAIL & TRIP SETTING
GENERAL SETTING
SYSTEM DATA
COMMUNICATION
DIAGNOSTIC
OK ADVANCED
DIAGNOSTIC DATA
PROBE TYPE
INTEGRAL
PROP.GAIN MODE
PROP.BAND MODE
PART NUMBER
PASSWORD
SET AS DEFAULT
RESET STAT
ERASE CALIB
STAT DEBUG

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HART DEBUG
PRESS.CALIB
MOTOR TEST
OK STEP MOTOR
ESC To return to menu

This menu allows to configure the step motor parameters.

The displayed menu is:

SPEED INI XXXXXX

SPEED MAX XXXXXX
ACC. TIME XXXXXX

This function is not available on PC software.

3.11.15.1 SPEED INI

With this command, it’s possible to define the initial speed for the step motor; it corresponds to the delay time
between one step and the successive one.

SPEED INI
50
PRESS OK TO CONFIRM

The second line value can be changed by pressing the key ↑/↓ in a range between 10÷200 and subsequently
confirmed with OK. Press ESC to return to the previous menu.

3.11.15.2 SPEED MAX

With this command, it’s possible to define the maximum speed for the step motor; it corresponds to the delay
time between one step and the successive one.

SPEED MAX
14
PRESS OK TO CONFIRM

The second line value can be changed by pressing the key ↑/↓ in a range between 10÷200 and subsequently
confirmed with OK. Press ESC to return to the previous menu.

3.11.15.3 ACC. TIME

With this command, it’s possible to define the acceleration time; it corresponds to the wait time, expressed in
msec, to go from the initial speed to the maximum speed.

ACC. TIME
100
PRESS OK TO CONFIRM

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The second line value can be changed by pressing the key ↑/↓ in a range between 0÷500 and subsequently
confirmed with OK. Press ESC to return to the previous menu.

3.11.16 GEOMETRIC 0
MAIN
SYSTEM INFO
SYSTEM SET UP
CALIBRATION
COMMAND MODE
FAIL & TRIP SETTING
GENERAL SETTING
SYSTEM DATA
COMMUNICATION
DIAGNOSTIC
OK ADVANCED
DIAGNOSTIC DATA
PROBE TYPE
INTEGRAL
PROP.GAIN MODE
PROP.BAND MODE
PART NUMBER
PASSWORD
SET AS DEFAULT
RESET STAT
ERASE CALIB
STAT DEBUG
HART DEBUG
PRESS.CALIB
MOTOR TEST
STEP MOTOR
OK GEOMETRIC 0
ESC To return to menu

With this command, it is possible to modify the geometric zero (Th. 0 Spool), in a range of 0÷6000.

The following page is displayed:

GEOMETRIC 0
3500
PRESS OK TO CONFIRM

In this page with the 4 keys enabled, it’s possible :

- to change the proposed value increasing it with the STEM ↑ and decreasing it with the STEM ↓;
- to cancel the possible changes and return to the Advanced submenu with the ESC key;
- to confirm the inputted value by pressing OK.

This function is available on PC software from the STI menu.

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To set the value, double click on the corresponding cell, input the value and press “SEND” to confirm it or
“ABORT” to exit from the input window.

3.11.17 SPOOL LIMIT

MAIN
SYSTEM INFO
SYSTEM SET UP
CALIBRATION
COMMAND MODE
FAIL & TRIP SETTING
GENERAL SETTING
SYSTEM DATA
COMMUNICATION
DIAGNOSTIC
OK ADVANCED
DIAGNOSTIC DATA
PROBE TYPE
INTEGRAL
PROP.GAIN MODE
PROP.BAND MODE
PART NUMBER
PASSWORD
SET AS DEFAULT
RESET STAT
ERASE CALIB
STAT DEBUG
HART DEBUG
PRESS.CALIB
MOTOR TEST
STEP MOTOR
GEOMETRIC 0
OK SPOOL LIMIT
ESC To return to menu

With this set of commands, it’s possible to configure the Min and Max spool limits.

Selecting this function, the following menu appears on the display :

SPOOL MIN LIMIT XXXXX

SPOOL MAX LIMIT XXXXX

3.11.17.1 SPOOL MIN LIMIT

With this command, it’s possible to set the lower spool limit.

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SPOOL MIN LIMIT

-3500
PRESS OK TO CONFIRM

The second line value can be changed by pressing the key ↑/↓ in a range between -3500÷0 and subsequently
confirmed with OK. Press ESC to return to the previous menu.

This function is available on PC software from the STI menu.

To set the value, double click on the selected cell and press “SEND” to confirm or “ABORT” to exit from this
window.

3.11.17.2 SPOOL MAX LIMIT

With this command, it’s possible to set the upper spool limit.

SPOOL MAX LIMIT

3100
PRESS OK TO CONFIRM

The second line value can be changed by pressing the key ↑/↓ in a range of between 0÷3500 and subsequently
confirmed with OK. Press ESC to return to the previous menu.

This function is available on PC software from the STI menu.

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To set the value, double click on the selected cell and press “SEND” to confirm or “ABORT” to exit from this
window.

4 GRAPH
This feature allows user to record set point and position signal waveforms for 10 seconds. Moreover, it comes
with some tools to analyze the acquired waveforms. This feature is available just on the “Remotectrl” program.
To enable this feature, user must put the system into MANUAL mode. Open the Graph window clicking the
GRAPH button on the remote control panel.

Below a detailed description of the available GRAPH tools:

Using the up/down and right/left arrows on the laptop keyboard is possible to move on the graph’s window.
It’s also possible to make a “zoom in”: right click , define the window to be zoomed in, release the right click.

Pressing the “Graph Cfg” button, the operator can choose the following signals on the graph :

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Pressing the “Test” button, it’s possible to perform the actuator test and draw the selected signals :

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5 TROUBLE SHOOTING
Problem description Cause Solution
1. The controller doesn’t 1.1 The power is not connected 1.1 Connect the power
switch on 1.2 the power supply voltage is out of the 1.2 check the power supply voltage
admissible range (+/-10%) value with a multimeter
1.3 the main power switch inside the controller is 1.3 switch on the main power switch
OFF
1.4 the fuses are blown 1.4 replace the fuses
1.5 some wiring is not properly done either 1.5 check the wiring using the electrical
inside the controller or in the step motor diagram and that the connector to step
enclosure motor, encoder and pressure
transducers is properly plugged.
1.6 disconnect all the terminal boards
1.6 there is a short circuit on some of the connected to these device and check
devices connected to the controller whether the controller switches on.
2. Probe error E10 2.1 some wiring is not properly done 2.1 check the wiring
2.2 the software selection in STI menu of the 2.2 check that the software setting
used probe is not correct corresponds to the used probe
2.3 the probe has been calibrated with a shorter 2.3 erase the previous calibration and
stroke process valve perform a new calibration
2.4 the probe is damaged 2.4 replace the probe
3. Red light flashing on 3.1 the step motor connector is not properly 3.1 check the connector plug
motor-driver electronic plugged
board 3.2 the wiring is not properly done 3.2 check the wiring
3.3 there is an excessive friction on the spool 3.2 check that the spool valve can slide
valve driven by the step motor smoothly and in STI menu the
difference between step motor and
encoder steps is not too big
4. A change in the valve 4.1 the air supply pressure value is too low 4.1 check the air supply pressure value
position set point doesn’t 4.2 the spool valve is sticking 4.2 check that the spool valve can slide
affect the actuator’s smoothly and in STI menu the
position difference between step motor and
encoder steps is not too big
4.3 the parameters configuration is not correct 4.3 check gain and dead band values
4.4 actuator and/or jammed valve 4.3 check that the actuator can move in
a continuous way and not in steps
4.5 signal wires are not properly connected 4.5 check signal wires
4.6 circuit boards are defective 4.6 replace circuit boards
4.7 calibration and tuning have not been carried 4.7 perform a calibration and make the
out proper tuning
4.8 device is in “manual” or “out of service” 4.8 set the system in “in service” mode
mode
4.9 device is in fail safe status 4.9 check whether the solenoid valve
making the fail safe mode is energized
5. Overshooting or 5.1 incorrect tuning in terms of dead band and 5.1 change the dead band and gain
positioning too slow gain values
5.2 the spool valve is sticking 5.2 check that the spool valve can slide
smoothly and in STI menu the
difference between step motor and
encoder steps is not too big
5.3 too small air tubing or dirty air filter 5.3 check air tubing size with the factory
and inspect air filter
5.4 leakages in air tubing and manifold 5.4 check leakages in air tubing and
connections manifold connections
5.5 process valve is sticking 5.5 check process valve
6. E05 6. Pressure fail 6.1 check air supply line
6.2 check that the air filter regulator is
properly set
6.3 check that the wiring to air supply

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pressure transducer
7. E06 7. Low signal fail limit 7.1 check that the signal wires are
properly connected to the terminal
board
7.2 check with a multimeter the value of
the signal
7.3 check that the internal flat cables
between the two terminal boards are
properly connected
8. E07 8. High signal fail limit 8.1 check that the signal wires are
properly connected to the terminal
board
8.2 check with a multimeter the value of
the signal
8.3 check that the internal flat cables
between the two terminal boards are
properly connected
9. E08 9. Position excess error 9. see point 4. of this table
10. E09 10. Position excess warning 10. see point 4. of this table
11. E11 11. Low power fail 11.1 check that the power wires are
properly connected to the terminal
board
11.2 check with a multimeter the value
of the power supply
11.3 check that the fuses are not blown
12. E12 12. Hard limits error 12.1 check the probe is working
properly
12.2 check that the air supply value is
not too low
13. E13 13. DSP timeout 13. replace the display electronic board
14. E14 14. Watch dog error 14. replace the display electronic board
15. E15 15. High power fail 15.1 check that the power wires are
properly connected to the terminal
board
15.2 check with a multimeter the value
of the power supply
16. E16 16. Error on solenoid valve SOV1 16.1 check that the solenoid valve’s coil
is not burnt
16.2 check the wiring between the
solenoid valve and the controller
16.3 if the solenoid valve is supposed to
be energized check that the yellow light
on the side of the SOV1 connector is
ON.
17. E17 17. Error on solenoid valve SOV2 17.1 check that the solenoid valve’s coil
is not burnt
17.2 check the wiring between the
solenoid valve and the controller
17.3 if the solenoid valve is supposed to
be energized check that the yellow light
on the side of the SOV2 connector is
ON.
18. E18 18. Error on solenoid valve SOV3 18.1 check that the solenoid valve’s coil
is not burnt
18.2 check the wiring between the
solenoid valve and the controller
18.3 if the solenoid valve is supposed to
be energized check that the yellow light
on the side of the SOV3 connector is
ON.
19. E19 19. DSP restart 19.1 restart again the controller and
check whether the error is cleared
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19.2 replace the display electronic

board
20. E20 20. Calibration erased 20. This is a warning message used to
inform that a calibartion parameters
reset has been performed by the
operator
21. E26 21. Encoder error 21.1 check the wiring between the
encoder and the controller
21.2 check that the encoder connector
is properly plugged
21.3 replace the whole step-motor
assembly
22. E27 22. Excess friction warning or fail 22.1 check that all the wiring to the
encoder and the step motor are
properly done
22.2 check that the power supply value
to the controller are within tolerances
22.3 check that the spool valve can
slide smoothly; if this is not the case
clean or replace the spool valve
22.4 replace the whole step motor
assembly
22.5 check that the red light on motor
driver electronic board is not flashing; if
this is the case replace the card
23. E28 23. Index1 non found error 23.1 check the wiring between the
encoder and the controller
23.2 replace the whole step motor
assembly
24. E29 24. Index2 not found error 24.1 check the wiring between the
encoder and the controller
24.2 replace the whole step motor
assembly
25. E30 25. Unknown error received from DSP card 25. replace display electronic board
26. E31 26. Waiting ACK 26. in order to go back to normal
operation an “ack” command must be
provided
27. E32 27. External SOV warning 27. this is a warning message showing
that a solenoid valve not energized by
the controller has taken the system into
the fail safe position
28. E33 28. System version error 28. Reload the SW taking care that the
proper software release is installed

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