NAF-LinkIT, Intelligent Fk 41.

85(4)GB
Valve Controller 9.00
Replaces Fk 41.85(3)GB 2.00

NAF 370991

PRIMARY CHARACTERISTICS
NAF-LinkIT, the intelligent valve controller, is designed
to operate pneumatic valve actuators from control systems
and electrical controllers with the analog control signal 4-
20 mA, optionally superimposed by the HART-
communication signal. As an alternative, the digital
operation by means of FoxCom, PROFIBUS-PA and
FOUNDATION Fieldbus H1 is possible. The positioner
has the following features:

- Auto Start with self calibration

- Self diagnosis

- Communication HART, FoxCom, PROFIBUS-PA and

FOUNDATION Fieldbus H1

- Configuration by means of local keys, hand-held NAF 370991

terminal, PC or DCS system

- Very high air output capacity Specification

Type: NAF LinkIT, intelligent, electro-pneumatic, valve
- Low air consumption
controller, product code no. 370991-(see page 8).
- Particularly low vibration influence in all directions Function: NAF-LinkIT converts an analog or digital
electrical signal to a predetermined position for a
- Angular range up to 95° pneumatic actuator.
Control parameters and alarm limits can be configured
- Supply air pressure up to 8 bar by means of local keys, or on versions with
communication (HART, FoxCom, PROFIBUS-PA and
- Single or double-acting FOUNDATION Fieldbus H1) remote, with hand-held
terminal, PC, or DCS system.
- Robust design with transparent polycarbonate cover. With applicable software,NAF-LinkIT can also be used
(Aluminium cover as optional) to provide diagnostics of valve condition.
Application: Can be mounted directly on a NAF
- Integrated beacon indicator actuator, or with a mounting kit on other pneumatic
rotary actuators.
- Mounting on rotary actuators according to VDI/ The spindle sleeve of the NAF actuator has a slot to
VDE 3845 or direct on NAF actuators
receive the positioner spindle. A driver pin then transfers
the rotary motion from the actuator to the valve positioner.
- Protection class IP 65
The driver pin is spring-loaded for transmission without
- Built-in independent inductive limit switches backlash.
(optional) Design: NAF-LinkIT has a very robust and rugged design
made for severe applications in the process industry.
- Sensors for output air pressures (optional) The valve controller has a very high air output capacity
to fit on large size actuators and valves.
- Option boards for 4-20 mA feedback, two binary NAF-LinkIT is equipped with an integrated beacon indicator
inputs or outputs (optional) visible through the transparent cover. The beacon has
red indicator markings for 90° rotation angle.

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FUNCTIONAL SPECIFICATIONS
Input
Two-wire system
Reverse polarity
protection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . standard feature
-D) Without communication
Signal range . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating range. . . . . . . . .
Voltage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Max load. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
-H) With communication HART
Signal range . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating range . . . . . . . . .
Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DC 12-36 V
max. load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 600 Ω
Communication signal . . .
Input impedance . . . . . . . . ~250 Ω (0,5 - 10 kHz)
Note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Low voltage DCS control
-F) With communication FoxCom/digital
Input signal . . . . . . . . . . . .
Supply voltage . . . . . . . . . .
Supply current . . . . . . . . . .
Communication signal . .
Input impedance . . . . . . . .
-E) With communication FoxCom/analog
Signal range . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating range. . . . . . . . .
Voltage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Communication signal . . .
Input impedance . . . . . . . .
-P) With communication PROFIBUS-PA
-Q) With comunication Fieldbus-FOUNDATION H1
1) FSK = Frequency Shift Key
2) -40oC on request
3) Under service as directed
Configuration
-D) Without communication
Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . with local keys and LEDs
-H) With communication HART
Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IFDC / PC20
Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Modem MOD991 for PC
Hand-held terminal . . . . . HT991
4 - 20 mA Also possible with local keys and LEDs
3.8 - 21.5 mA
DC 8 - 48V
-E/F) With communication FoxCom
320Ω @ 20mA
Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IFDC / PC20
Low voltage DCS control
Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Modem PC10
systems might have
I/A Series System . . . . . . . . FBM 43 for code F
problems driving the control
FBM 44 for code E
signal, use amplifier TV228
Also possible with local keys and LEDs
(optional)
Travel range
4 - 20 mA Rotation angle range . . . . . up to 95°
3.6 - 21 mA
Characteristics
Acting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . configurable: direct / inverse
HART, 1200 baud, FSK1) Split range . . . . . . . . . . . . . practicable
modulated on 4 - 20 mA Characteristic curve . . . . . . configurable: linear / equal
percentage / quick opening/
freely defined with 22 points
systems might have max. (not version -A and -D)
problems driving the control Angle limitation . . . . . . . . . configurable
signal, use amplifier TV228 Tight close range
(optional) with hysteresis . . . . . . . . . . configurable
Travel indication. . . . . mechanical / beacon
digital
DC 13 - 48V Output
~9 mA @ 24V Sense of action. . . . . . . . . . single or double acting
FoxCom dig., 4800 baud Output to actuator . . . . . . . 0 - 100% of supply
FSK1) modulated on supply air pressure
voltage
Supply
~500 Ω (0,5 - 20 kHz)
Supply air pressure . . . . . . . 1.4 - 8 bar (20 - 115 psig)
Supply air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . free from oil, dust, water
acc. to IEC 654-2
4 - 20 mA
3.6 - 21,5 mA
DC 13 - 48 V
Ambient conditions
Operating cond.
650 Ω
acc. to IEC 654-1. . . . . . . . Device can be operated
FoxCom, 600 baud FSK1)
at a class Dx location 3)
modulated on 4 - 20mA
Ambient temperature . . . . -30 - 80 °C 2)
~500 Ω (0,5 - 20 kHz)
Relative humidity . . . . . . . . < 100%
Transport and storage
temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . -40 - 80 °C
Protection class
acc. to IEC 529 . . . . . . . . . . IP 65 3)
Electromagnetic compatibility EMC
Operating conditions . . . . industrial environment
Immunity according to
-EN 50 082-2 . . . . . . . . . . . fulfilled
Emission according to
- EN 55 011
Group 1, Class A . . . . . . . fulfilled
- EN 50 081-2 . . . . . . . . . . . fulfilled
NAMUR-recommendation
2 as of May 1993 . . . . . . . . . . fulfilled
 PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS
Additional features (not for version -A)
Autostart . . . . . . . . . . . . . travel direction, zero, span, Response characteristics
control parameters Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . <0.1% of travel span
(control parameters adjust- Non linearity (terminal
able via local keys, HART or based adjustment) . . . . . <0.4% of travel span
bus communication) Hysteresis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . <0.3% of travel span
Position feedback . . . . . via communication Supply air dependence . . . <0.1%/1 bar (15 psi)
(optional: current signal Temperature effect . . . . . . . <0.3%/10 K
output 4—20 mA) Mechanical vibration
Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . via communication 10—60 Hz up to 0.14 mm,
optional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . up to 2 alarm outputs, gal- 60—500 Hz up to 2 g . . . . . <0.25% of travel span
vanically separated 2 wire
(no alarm: < 1 mA, Air consumption (steady state)
alarm: > 2,2 mA) ...................... Appr. 0,4 Nm3/h @ 5 bar
Online diagnostics . . . . via HART or bus supply pressure
communication Air output
- recognizes pre- and main alarms ...................... 38 Nm3/h @ 5 bar
- determines number of cycles, movements of actuator supply pressure
- shows condition of device Failure handling
- state of position sensor
Safety position at
- exceeding travel range
- Air supply failure . . . . . . . pressure y1 and y2 = zero
- actuator is jammed (remaining control
- Electric power failure . . . pressure y1 and y2 = zero
deviation), resp. interruption in feedback
- Failure of electronics . . . configurable as pressure y1/
control system of valve controller
y2= zero or stop at last value
- if equipped with pressure sensors and diagnostics
- Failure of communication
software IFDC / PC20 (optional)
is recognized by configurable
Additional diagnostical possibilities in control operation
watch dog with response
by means of external sensors (optional)
delay of 0,1 s - 24 h
- Behaviour . . . . . . . . . . . configurable as pressure y1/
y2= zero or stop at last value
or a configured value
Diagnostic report . . . . . . . . via communication
-Historical status . . . . . . . . is set if alarm was activated
at any time (also just short
alarms)
Reset by acknowledging

1) In preparation

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OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS Switching differential . . . . . < 1%
Switching point
repeatability. . . . . . . . . . . . < 0.2%
Additional Inputs/Outputs (not for version -A)
-B) Binary Inputs
Two independent binary inputs with internal supply for Optional feature
connection of sensors, e.g. pressure switches. A con- -B) Built-in Pressure Sensors
nected switch is loaded with 3,5 V, 150 µA. For output air pressures to actuator
Both binary inputs can be used for diagnostics or also for Indicating range . . . . . . . . . 0—8 bar
the control functions Accuracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0,5 %
- close valve (0%) Temperature influence . . . 0,5% / 10K (-30 - 80oC)
- open valve (100%)
- hold last value (configurable) Connection manifold with Gauges
Auxiliary option -LEXG, code -J, -M)
-P) Two Binary Outputs (not version -A) Lateral attachment to valve controller with 2 or 3 gauges
Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . angle derivated from valve Indicating range . . . . . . . . . 0 - 10 bar
controller feedback Error limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Class 1.6
Output binary . . . . . . . . . . .galvanic separated 2 limit
signals open collector
Supply voltage . . . . . . . . . external max 16 VDC
Logic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . < 1 mA, limit value not
exceeded
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATION
> 2,2 mA, limit value Materials
exceeded Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aluminium (Alloy No. 230)
device fault < 50 µA finished with DD-varnish
blue
-Q) Position feedback 4 - 20 mA Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Transparent polycarbonate,
Angle derivated from valve controller feedback, UV-stabilised
Output analog, galvanicaly separated, two-wire system Feedback shaft material..... 1.4104
acc. to DIN 19234
Supply voltage . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 48 V DC Weight
0% and 100% configurable Single / Double acting . . . . appr. 1.7 kg (3.75 lbs)
device fault . . . . . . . . . . . . < 1 µA

One binary output alarm, galvanically separated, Connection

failure source configurable Pneumatic
two-wire system acc. to DIN 19234 NAMUR-mounting . . . . . . 3 x female threads 1/4-18
Supply voltage . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 48 V DC NPT for pipe diameter 6—
Signal range . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 20 mA 12 mm
Logic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . < 1 mA, no alarm Electric
> 2,2 mA, alarm Line entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 or 2 cable glands Pg 13.5
device fault < 50 mA for cables of diam. 6-12mm
Screw terminals . . . . . . . . 2 terminals for input,
Built-in Limit Switch optional 4 additional
Option -T, -U) terminals for position
Inductive Limit Switch transmitter and 1 sensor or
Angle derivated from valve controller feedback for 2 sensors, another 4
Two-wire system additional terminals for limit
Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . angle measured switches, wire cross
mechanically section up to 2.5 mm2
Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 inductive proximity Test sockets . . . . . . . . . . . - for non-interruptable
sensors acc. to DIN 19 234 current measurement
or NAMUR for connection (interlock diode can be
to a switching amplifier switched off)
with an intrinsically safe - for connection of
control circuit communicators
Current consumption Mounting
Vane clear . . . . . . . . . . . . . > 2,2 mA Attachment to rotary
Vane interposed. . . . . . . . < 1 mA actuators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . acc. to VDI/VDE 3845 with
for control circuit with the following electrical values auxiliary attachment kit
Supply voltage . . . . . . . . . . DC 8V, Ri approx. 1 ohm EBZG-R
Residual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . < 10% p.p. NAF actuators . . . . . . . . . . acc. to NAF standard
Permissible line
resistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . < 100 kohm
Response characteristic
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SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Additional equipment
Inductive limit switch
Type BIA 637 K . . . . . . . . . . EEx ia IIC 1)
CE label For use in hazardous areas in circuits certified as
Electromagnetic intrinsically safe with the following maximum values:
compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . 89/336/EWG U max . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 V
Low-voltage regulation . . . 73/23EWG not applicable I max . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 mA
P max . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242 mW
Safety Internal inductance . . . . . . 100 µH
According to EN 61010-1 Internal capacitance . . . . . 60nF
(or IEC 1010-1) . . . . . . . . . safety class III Permissible temperature class and ambient temperature
Internal fuses . . . . . . . . . . none dependent on the built-in intelligent valve controller.
External fuses . . . . . . . . . . Limitation of power
supplies to fire protection Explosion protection Zone 2
must be observed acc. to It is recommended to use the valve controller with explosion
EN 61010-1, appendix F protection ”intrinsically safe” (consider temperature class).
(or IEC 1010-1). In the Federal Republic of Germany these valve controllers
may be operated in Zone 2 with non-intrinsically safe circuits
Electrical classification if the operating values do not exceed the maximum
See certificate of reference values.
conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1)

Type of protection
1)
CENELEC ”intrinsically safe”.
(only with Optional feature -D, Metallic cover)

Intelligent valve controller

Type BIA 637 . . . . . . . . . . . EEx ia IIc T41)
Certificate of conformity . . 1)
For use in hazardous areas in circuits certified as
intrinsically safe with the following maximum values:
Input circuit
U max . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 V
I max . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 mA
P max . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.9 W
Internal inductance . . . . . . negligible
Internal capacitance . . . . . 1.4 nF
Ambient temperature . . . . -40—80 °C

1) In preparation

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DIMENSIONAL DRAWING 27,5

All measures in mm 7

4x M6

51,6

58
50,5

52
ÿØ 5
0

30
30
50,5

54,2
55,2

61
4x Ø
ÿ 6,5
19,5 22
94,5

176

155
110
130

12,5

7 6 5

2 3 15 16 17

12
9
4
5
1
10
14
6
8
11

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OVERVIEW

Position
1 Cable gland 12 Status display (1 red LED, 4 green LED´s)
2 Plug, interchangable with Pos. 1 13 Polycarbonate cover
3 Screw terminals (+/-) for input (w) 14 Data label
4 Ground connection 15 Switch for current measurement
5 Female thread 1/4-18 NPT for air supply 16 Tip jacks for current measurement, 2 mm dia.
6 Female thread 1/4-18 NPT for output y2 17 Tip jacks for communication, 2 mm dia.
7 Female thread 1/4-18 NPT for output y1 18 Pneumatic unit with spool valve
8 Beacon indicator 19 Position potentiometer
9 Key UP 20 Printed circuit board with EMC-cover
10 Key DOWN 21 Connection for pressure sensors (optional)
11 Key M

9
13 10

3 11
20 8
4 21

19 18

1 7

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PRODUCT CODING
Intelligent Valve Controller for Rotary Actuators. . 370991
Version
Single acting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -B
Double acting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -C
Input/Communication
Analog (4 - 20 mA) (a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A
Digital, w/o communication (4-20 mA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D
FoxCom (4-20mA / IT1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E
FoxCom (digital / IT2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F
HART (4-20mA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H
PROFIBUS-PA (a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P
FOUNDATION Fieldbus H1 (a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Q
Additional Inputs/Outputs
Binary inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B
Without . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M
Prepared for additional In-/Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N
Two Binary outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P
Position feedback 4-20mA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Q
Built-in limit switch a)
Without . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S
Inductive limit switch expl. prot. EEx ia IIC T6 (standard version) (b) . . . . . . . T
Inductive limit switch expl. prot. EEx ia IIC T6 (security version) (b) . . . . . . . U
Cable Entry
PG13.5 with plastic cable gland, color grey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Electrical classification
EEx ia IIC T4 (c, d) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EA4
EEx ia IIC T6 (c, d) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EAA
Without . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ZZZ
Optional Features
Two Built-in pressure sensors for output to actuator p1 and p2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -B
Metallic-cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -D
Tag.No. Labeling Stamped with weather resistant color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -G
Tag.No. Labeling Stainless steel label fixed with wire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -L
Custom Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -T

AUXILIARY
Manifold, gauges manifold (connection 1/4 - 18 NPT)
With three gauges for version double acting LEX 424744078 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -M
Attachment kit for:
NAF-Turnex, when delivered together with actuator.………………..................………............Included
NAF-Turnex, when delivered separately...............................................................................30416990
Rotary actuator acc. to VDI/VDE 3845, with 20 mm shaft height..........................................34920650
Rotary actuator acc. to VDI/VDE 3845 with 30 mm shaft height...........................................34920651

ORDERING EXAMPLE 370991 -C H B S 2 ZZZ -B,

NAF-LinkIT, Intelligent Valve Controller for NAF double acting actuator, HART-com. and two built-in pressure sensors.

Footnotes
(a) Not released (b) Explosion protection only with Electrical classification EA4 & EAA
(c) Only with Optional Feature -D, metallic cover (d) Classification in preparation

NAF AB We reserve the right to design modifications without prior notice

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