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BURKERT 20024876 Type 8691 Control Head for ELEMENT Process Valves

Burkert Type 8691 control head for decentralised automation of ELEMENT Type 21xx pneumatic process valves. Features contact-free position registration, IO-Link, büS, and ATEX/IECEx approvals.

BURKERT 20024876 Type 8691 Control Head for ELEMENT Process Valves

The Burkert Type 8691 control head is designed for decentralised automation of ELEMENT Type 21xx pneumatic process valves. The valve position is registered via a contact-free, analogue sensor element which automatically detects and saves the valve end position using the Teach function during start-up. The integrated pilot valve controls single or double-acting actuators. An optional communication interface, AS-Interface, IO-Link or büS (based on CANopen) can be selected.

BURKERT 20024876 Burkert Type 8691 control head overview

The design of the control head and the actuator permits an integrated pilot air duct without external piping. Besides the electrical position feedback, the device status is shown directly on the control head itself through coloured powerful LEDs, even in difficult ambient conditions. The housing is easy to clean and features proven IP protection and chemically resistant materials for use in hygienic processing in the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Focused on plant wash-down applications, the IP protection of the housing is supported by positive pressure inside the control head.

Key Features:

  • Contact-free inductive valve position registration (Teach function)
  • Colour illuminated status display
  • Integrated pilot air duct in the actuator
  • Fieldbus interface AS-Interface, IO-Link or Bürkert system bus (büS)
  • With ATEX II cat. 3G/D / IECEx approval

General Technical Data

Product propertiesDescription
MaterialBody: PPS, stainless steel
Seal: EPDM
Cover: PC
OperationOperating keys: 2
Service interface: Connection to PC via USB büS interface set
Configuration tool: Bürkert Communicator
CommissioningSetting of valve end position: Through automatic or manual teach function
Manual operation of pilot valve: Yes
Status displayDisplay of the device and valve status: High performance LEDs (colours individually adjustable)
CommunicationFieldbus: AS-Interface, IO-Link
Digital: Bürkert system bus (büS) (based on CANopen)
Position sensorAnalogue position sensor: Inductive (contactless) with self-adjusting switching points (PNP) (NPN on request)
Stroke rangeValve spindle: 2.5...45 mm

Supply Pressure Requirement

The supply pressure applied must be 0.5 to 1 bar above the minimum required pilot pressure of the valve actuator.

Pneumatic and Electrical Data

ParameterValue
Control mediumNeutral gases, air, quality class according to ISO 8573 - 1
Supply pressure3...7 bar
Pilot air portThreaded connection G 1/8, stainless steel
Circuit functionSingle-acting (3/2-way) and double-acting (5/2-way)
Air flow rate250 lN/min (for aeration and ventilation)
Actuator series/sizeType 21xx, actuator ∅ 70/90/130/225 mm
Operating voltage (24V)24 V DC ± 25% (UL: NEC Class 2)
Operating voltage (IO-Link)24 V DC ± 25% (according to specification)
Operating voltage (büS)18...30 V DC (according to specification)

Approvals and Conformities

  • Explosion protection (ATEX/IECEx): II 3D Ex tc IIIC T135 °C Dc / II 3G Ex ec IIC T4 Gc
  • North America (USA/Canada): cULus certificate: E238179. FM Explosion Protection: Increased Safety for Class I, Zone 2, AEx ec IIC T4 Gc hazardous locations.
  • China Compulsory Certification (CCC): The products with Ex approval are suitable for import and use for hazardous applications in China.

Explosion Protection Safety

When used in explosion-risk areas, observe the information provided on the separate Ex type label and the additional explosion-related operating instructions. Do not use the device in environments with gases or dusts that have an ignition temperature lower than specified on the approval label.

Materials

BURKERT 20024876 Burkert Type 8691 material specifications and components

No.ElementMaterial
1CoverPC
2SealEPDM
3Body casingStainless steel
4SealEPDM
5Push-in connectorPOM/stainless steel
6Basic housingPPS
7ScrewsStainless steel
8M12 plug connectorStainless steel

Dimensions

Dimensions in mm, unless otherwise stated.

BURKERT 20024876 Burkert Type 8691 dimensions for mounting on process valve ELEMENT Type 21xx

Product Connections

Without fieldbus communication 24 V DC

M12 circular plug, 8-pin

BURKERT 20024876 Burkert Type 8691 M12 circular plug 8-pin electrical connection

PinDescription
1Digital output (DO2+), end position with actuator activated
2Digital output (DO1+), end position with actuator deactivated
3Operating voltage GND
4Operating voltage + 24 V DC
5Digital input valve control +
6Digital input valve control –
7Not assigned
8Not assigned

M12 circular plug, 5-pin, port class A

BURKERT 20024876 Burkert Type 8691 IO-Link M12 circular plug 5-pin port class A

PinDescriptionPin assignment
1L +24 V DC (System supply)
2I/QNC (Not connected)
3L -0 V (GND) (System supply)
4C/QIO-Link (Communication)
5NCNC (Not connected)

Bürkert system bus (büS) Connection

M12 circular plug, 5-pin

BURKERT 20024876 Burkert Type 8691 Bürkert system bus (büS) M12 circular plug 5-pin

PinDescriptionCable colour
2V +Red
3V -Black
1Drain/shielding-
4CAN_HWhite
5CAN_LBlue

Combination Options with Pneumatic Process Valves

A complete TopControl control valve system consists of a positioner Type 8691 and an ELEMENT process valve Type 21xx.

BURKERT 20024876 Burkert Type 8691 combination options with pneumatic process valves

  • Type 8801-YE-H: Valve system ELEMENT Type 2100 + Type 8691
  • Type 8801-GC-H: Valve system ELEMENT Type 2101 + Type 8691
  • Type 8801-DF-H: Valve system ELEMENT Type 2103 + Type 8691