Series 3730

Electropneumatic Positioner Type 3730-2 and

®
Type 3730-3 with HART communication

Application
Single-acting or double-acting positioner for attachment to
pneumatic control valves. Self-calibrating, automatic adapta-
tion to valve and actuator.
Reference variable 4 to 20 mA
Travels 3.6 to 200 mm
Opening angles 24° to 100°

The positioner ensures a predetermined assignment of the valve

stem position (controlled variable x) to the electric input signal Fig. 1 · Type 3730,
(reference variable w). It compares the control signal received direct attachment to Type 3277
from a controller to the travel or opening angle of the control Pneumatic Actuator
valve and issues a corresponding output signal pressure (output
variable y).

Special features
• Simple attachment to common linear and rotary actuators
with SAMSON direct attachment interface (Fig. 1), NAMUR
rib (Fig. 2), valves with rod-type yokes acc. to IEC 60534-6-1
or rotary actuators acc. to VDI/VDE 3845 (Fig. 3) Fig. 2 · Type 3730,
• Any desired mounting position attachment to NAMUR rib
• Simple one-knob, menu-driven operation
• LCD easy to read in any mounting position due to selectable
reading direction
• Configurable with a PC over the SSP interface using the
TROVIS-VIEW software
• Variable, automatic start-up with four different initialization
modes Fig. 3 · Type 3730,
• Preset parameters – only values deviating from the standard attachment according to
need to be adjusted VDI/VDE 3845
• Calibrated travel sensor without gears susceptible to wear
• "Sub" initialization mode (substitution) allows the positioner
to be started up in case of emergency whilst the plant is run-
ning without the valve moving through the whole travel range
• All parameters saved in EEPROM (protection against power
failure)
• Two-wire system with a small electrical load between 300 Ω
and 410 Ω depending on the version (see Table 1) Fig. 4 · Type 3730,
• Adjustable output pressure limitation external position sensor
with Type 3510 Micro-flow Valve
• Tight-closing function can be activated
• Continuous monitoring of zero point
• Integrated temperature sensor and operating hours counter Versions
• Two standard configurable position alarms – Type 3730-2 · Electropneumatic positioner with LCD,
operable on site, local communication using SSP interface,
• Self-diagnostics; alarms as condensed state conforming to
EXPERTplus diagnostics
NAMUR Recommendation NE 107, issued over a fault alarm
contact or optional analog position transmitter – Type 3730-3 · Positioner as above, additionally with HART®
communication
• Integrated EXPERTplus diagnostics (see T 8388 EN), suitable
for valves for throttling and on/off service with additional – Type 3731 Ex d Positioner · As above, additionally with
partial stroke test for valves in safety-related applications HART® communication · See Data Sheet T 8387-3 EN
• Certified according to IEC 61508/SIL

Associated Information Sheet T 8350 EN Edition December 2009

Data Sheet T 8384-2/3 EN

Additional options Operation
– Inductive limit switch with proximity switch The positioner is operated with a user-friendly rotary
– Analog position transmitter with two-wire transmitter pushbutton. The parameters are selected by turning the knob,
– Forced venting function with solenoid valve pushing it activates the required settings. In the menu, all pa-
rameters are listed in one level, meaning there is no need to
– Binary input
search through submenus. All parameters can be checked and
– External position sensor (Fig. 4) changed on site.
– Stainless steel housing All values are displayed on the LCD. The reading direction of
the LCD can be rotated by 180° at the push of a button.
Principle of operation
The closing direction of the control valve is indicated to the
The electropneumatic positioner is attached to pneumatic con-
positioner by the slide switch "Air to open/Air to close". It assigns
trol valves. It is used to assign the valve stem position (controlled
the CLOSED position of the control valve to the 0 % reading.
variable x) to the input signal (reference variable w). The input
signal received from a control system is compared to the travel The INIT key activates initialization, which is started according
or opening angle of the control valve and an output signal pres- to (pre)set parameters (autotune). After initialization has been
sure (output variable y) is produced. completed, the positioner immediately starts control operation.
The positioner consists of an electric travel sensor system (2), an To configure the positioner with SAMSON’s TROVIS-VIEW con-
analog i/p converter with a downstream booster and the elec- figuration software, the positioner is equipped with an additional
tronics unit with microcontroller (5). digital interface to be connected to the RS-232 interface of a PC.
When a deviation occurs, the actuator is pressurized or vented. Additionally, all parameters of the Type 3730-3 Positioner can
If required, the changes in the signal pressure can be slowed be accessed using HART® communication.
down by a volume restriction. The signal pressure to the actua-
tor can be limited by software to 1.4, 2.4 or 3.7 bar.
A constant air stream to the atmosphere is created by the flow
regulator (9) with a fixed set point. The air stream is used to
purge the inside of the case as well as to optimize the air capac-
ity booster. The i/p module (6) is supplied with a constant up-
stream pressure by the pressure regulator (8) to make it inde-
pendent of the supply air pressure.

22
BE

Serial
20 16
Interface
13
21 FSK mm
% A3 Legend
S
15
1 Control valve
4 5 A2 2 Travel sensor
w 19
14 3 Controller
4 A/D converter
A1 5 Microcontroller
14 6 i/p module
24V DC w 7 Pneumatic booster
PD 8 Pressure regulator
2 11 9 Flow regulator
x
17 18 3 10 Volume restriction
11 Inductive limit switch (optional)
12 G G 12 Solenoid valve (optional)
13 Position transmitter or
6
9 binary input (optional)
14 Software limit switches
15 Fault alarm output
16 LCD
8 1 17 Control of solenoid valve
y
18 Galvanic isolation (optional)
Q 10 x
7 19 D/A converter
20 Communication interface
21 HART® connection
(Type 3730-3 only)
22 Binary input BE (optional)
Fig. 5 · Functional diagram of Type 3730-2/-3 Positioner

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Table 1 · Technical data for Type 3730 Positioner

Common data for Type 3730-... Positioner

Travel, adjustable Direct attachment to Type 3277 Actuator: 3.6 to 30 mm
Attachment acc. to IEC 60 534-6-1: 3.6 to 200 mm
Attachment to rotary actuators: 24° to 100° opening angle
Travel range Adjustable Within the initialized travel/opening angle · Can be restricted to maximally 1/5
Signal range 4 to 20 mA · Two-wire device with reverse polarity protection · Minimum span 4 mA
Reference Static destruction
variable w 100 mA
limit
Minimum current 3.6 mA for display · 3.8 mA for operation
Supply air Supply pressure 1.4 to 7 bar (20 to 105 psi)
Air quality acc. to Max. particle size and density: Class 4 · Oil content: Class 3
ISO 8573-1 (2001) Pressure dew point: Class 3 or at least 10 K below the lowest ambient temperature to be expected
0 bar up to the capacity of the supply pressure · Can be limited to 1.4 bar/2.4 bar/3.7 bar ± 0.2 bar
Signal pressure (output)
using software
Characteristics Adjustable Linear/equal percentage/reverse equal percentage
User-defined (over operating software and communication)
Butterfly valve, rotary plug valve and segmented ball valve: Linear/equal percentage
Deviation ≤1 %
Hysteresis ≤ 0.3 %
Sensitivity ≤ 0.1 %
Transit time Up to 240 s separately adjustable for exhaust and supply air via software
Direction of action Reversible
Air consumption, steady-state Independent of supply air approx. 110 ln/h
Air output Actuator pressurized At Δp = 6 bar: 8.5 mn3/h · At Δp = 1.4 bar: 3.0 mn3/h · KVmax (20 °C) = 0.09
capacity Actuator vented At Δp = 6 bar: 14.0 mn3/h · At Δp = 1.4 bar: 4.5 mn3/h · KVmax (20 °C) = 0.15
Permissible ambient temperature –20 to +80 °C · –45 to +80 °C with metal cable gland
The limits in the EC Type Examination Certificate additionally apply for explosion-protected devices.
Influences Temperature ≤ 0.15 %/10 K
Supply air None
Vibrations ≤ 0.25 % up to 2000 Hz and 4 g acc. to IEC 770
Electromagnetic compatibility Complies with EN 61000-6-2, EN 61000-6-3 and NAMUR Recommendation NE 21 requirements
One M20x1.5 cable gland for 6 to 12 mm clamping range · Second M20x1.5 threaded connection
Electrical connections
additionally available · Screw terminals for 0.2 to 2.5 mm² wire cross-sections
Degree of protection IP 66 / NEMA 4X
Use in safety instrumented systems in Suitable for use in safety-relevant applications up to SIL 2 (single device) and SIL 3 (with redundant
compliance with IEC 61508 configuration), safety shutdown at a reference variable of 0 mA.
Explosion protection
ATEX, IECEx, FM/CSA etc. See summary of explosion protection certificates
Binary contacts
Two software limit switches with reverse polarity protection, configurable switching behavior, default settings according to table below
Signal status Version Without explosion protection With explosion protection
No response Effectively non-conducting ≤ 1.2 mA
Response Conductive (R = 348 Ω) ≥ 2.1 mA
One fault alarm contact
Signal status Version Without explosion protection With explosion protection
No alarm Conductive (R = 348 Ω) ≥ 2.1 mA
Alarm Effectively non-conducting ≤ 1.2 mA
To be connected to Binary input of a PLC acc. to EN 61131, NAMUR switching amplifier acc. to EN 60947-5-6
Pmax = 400 mW
or for connection to NAMUR switching amplifier
acc. to EN 60947-5-6

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Materials
Housing Die-cast aluminum EN AC-AlSi12(Fe) (EN AC-44300) acc. to DIN EN 1706 · Chromated and powder
paint coated · Special version in stainless steel 1.4581
External parts Stainless steel 1.4571 and 1.4301
Cable gland Polyamide, black, M20 x 1.5
Weight Approx. 1.0 kg

Additional data for Type 3730-2

Load impedance Without explosion protection: ≤ 6 V With explosion protection: ≤ 7 V
(corresponds to 300 Ω at 20 mA) (corresponds to 350 Ω at 20 mA)
Communication (local) SAMSON SSP interface and serial interface adapter
Software requirements (SSP) TROVIS-VIEW with database module 3730-2

Additional data for Type 3730-3

Load impedance ≤ 8.2 V (corresponds to 410 Ω at 20 mA)
Communication (local) SAMSON SSP interface and serial interface adapter
Software requirements (SSP) TROVIS-VIEW with database module 3730-3
Communication (HART®) HART® field communication protocol
Impedance in HART® frequency range: Receiving 350 to 450 Ω · Sending approx. 115 Ω
Software Handheld communicator Device description for Type 3730-3
requirements DTM file acc. to Specification 1.2, suitable for integrating the positioner into frame applications that
(HART®) PC
support the FDT/DTM concept (e.g. PACTware); other integration options (e.g. AMS, PDM) available

Table 1a · Options for Type 3730-2 and Type 3730-3 Positioners

Solenoid valve · Approval acc. to IEC 61508/SIL

Input 24 V DC · Electrical isolation and reverse polarity protection · Static destruction limit 40 V
U − 5.7 V
Current consumption I = (corresponds to 4.8 mA at 24 V/114 mW)
3840 Ω
Signal “0” no pick-up ≤ 15 V
Signal “1” safe pick-up > 19 V
Service life > 5 x 106 switching cycles
Use in safety-related systems in
Same as positioner pneumatics
compliance with IEC 61508/SIL
Analog position transmitter Two-wire transmitter · Electrical isolation
Power supply 12 to 30 V DC · Reverse polarity protection · Static destruction limit 40 V
Output signal 4 to 20 mA
Direction of action Reversible
Operating range –10 to +114 %
Characteristic Linear
Hysteresis Same as positioner
High-frequency influence Same as positioner
Other influences Same as positioner
Fault alarm Issued as status current 2.4 ± 0.1mA or 21.6 ± 0.1mA
Inductive limit switch
SJ-2SN proximity switch For connection to switching amplifier acc. to EN 60947-5-6.
Can be used in combination with a software limit switch.
External position sensor
Travel Same as Type 3730 Positioner
Cable 10 m · Flexible and durable · With M12x1 connector · Flame-retardant acc. to VDE 0472
Resistant to oils, lubricants and coolants as well as other aggressive media
Permissible ambient temperature –60 to +105 °C · The limits in the EC Type Examination Certificate additionally apply for
explosion-protected devices.
Immunity to vibration Up to 10 g in the range of 10 to 2000 Hz
Degree of protection IP 67

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Binary input · Electrical isolation · Switching behavior configured over software (e.g. TROVIS-VIEW, DTM)
Active switching behavior (default setting)
Connection For external switch (floating contact) or relay contact
Open-circuit voltage when contact is open: 10 V
Electrical data
Pulsed DC current reaching peak value of 100 mA and RMS value of 0.01 mA when contact is closed
Closed, R < 50 Ω “On” switching state (default setting)
Contact
Open, R > 400 Ω “Off” switching state (default setting)
Passive switching behavior
Connection For externally applied DC voltage, reverse polarity protection
Electrical data 3 to 30 V, destruction limit 40 V, current draw 3.7 mA at 24 V
> 6 V “On” switching state (default setting)
Voltage
< 1 V “Off” switching state (default setting)

Summary of explosion protection certificates

Type of approval Certificate number Date Type of protection/Comments
Type 3730-2 Positioner
EC Type Examination Certificate PTB 00 ATEX 2158 2001-03-01 II 2 G EEx ia IIC T6
First Addendum 2002-03-01 Position transmitter
Second Addendum 2004-02-16 II 2 D IP 65 T 80 °C, Zone 21 dust, device index .01
Third Addendum 2007-08-24 Electrical data for forced venting altered
Fourth Addendum 2008-11-06 Electrical data, structure-borne sound sensor and binary input added
Statement of Conformity PTB 03 ATEX 2016 X 2003-03-07 II 3 G EEx nA II T6; Zone 2; Type 3730-28
First Addendum 2005-05-03 II 3 G EEx nL IIC T6; II 3 D IP 54/IP 65 T 80 °C
Second Addendum 2008-11-06 Electrical data, structure-borne sound sensor and binary input added
IECEx IECEx PTB 05.0007 2005-02-21 Ex ia IIC T6/T5/T4; IP 54 and IP 65 T 80 °C; Type 3730-21.9...
GOST approval B02637 2009-02-26 0 Ex ia IIC T6 X, valid until 2012-02-26; Type 3730-21
FM approval ID 3012394 2002-10-30 Intrinsically safe, Class I, II, III; Div. 1, Group A, B, C, D, E, F, G;
Class I, Zone 0, AEx ia IIC T6;
Non-incendive, Class I, Div. 2, Group A, B, C, D; NEMA Type 4;
Type 3730-23
Revision 2004-02-04 Div. 2 Gr. F and G
CSA approval 1330129 2003-03-17 Ex ia IIC T6, Cl. I, Zone 0;
Intrinsically safe, Class I, Group A, B, C, D;
Class II, Group E, F, G;
Non-incendive, Class I, Div. 2, Group A, B, C, D;
Type 4 Enclosure; Type 3730-23
Revision to 1330129 1500997 2004-03-05 Class II, Div. 2, Group E, F, G
JIS approval C16679 2003-11-25 Ex ia IIC T6; Type 3730-27
KOSHA 2005-2359-Q1 2005-12-16 Ex ia IIC T6; valid until 2010-12-15; Type 3730-21
SIL 4 acc. to IEC 61508/ V 60 2007 C4 2008-01-07 Test report by TÜV Rheinland for Series 3730,
SIL 3 acc. to IEC 61511 valid until November 2012
Type 3730-3 Positioner
EC Type Examination Certificate PTB 02 ATEX 2174 2002-11-15 II 2 G EEx ia IIC T6; without position transmitter
First Addendum 2003-06-18 Forced fail-safe venting function
Second Addendum 2004-02-16 II 2 D IP 65 T 80 °C, Zone 21 dust, model index .01
Third Addendum 2007-09-10 Binary input. Electrical data for forced venting altered
IECEx IECEx PTB 05.0008 2005-02-21 Ex ia IIC T6/T5/T4; IP 54 and IP 65 T 80 °C; Type 3730-31.9...
GOST approval B00885 2008-01-15 0 Ex ia IIC T6 X; 2 Ex nA/nL; valid until 2011-01-15
NEPSI approval GYJ04133 2004-02-27 Ex ia IIC T4...T6; valid until 2007-02-27; Type 3730-31
GYJ04134 and Ex nA II T4...T6; Ex nL IIC T4...T6
GYJ04135 Valid until 2007-02-27; Type 3730-38
Statement of Conformity PTB 03 ATEX 2180 X 2003-09-30 II 3 G EEx nA II T6; Zone 2; Type 3730-38
First Addendum 2005-04-26 II 3 G EEx nL IIC T6; II 3 D IP 65 T 80 °C; Zone 22
Second Addendum 2007-09-10 Electrical data, structure-borne sound sensor and binary input added
Third Addendum 2008-12-10 Permissible ambient temperature range extended

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Type of approval Certificate number Date Type of protection/Comments
EC Type Examination Certificate PTB 03 ATEX 2211 X 2003-10-22 II 2 G EEx d ia IIC T6;
Type 3730-39 with Type 3770-1 Field Barrier
FM approval 3018702 2004-02-02 Intrinsically safe; Class I, II, III; Div. 1, Group A, B, C, D, E, F, G;
Model index 01 and higher Class I, Zone 0, AEx ia IIC T6; NEMA Type 4
Non incendive, Class I; Div. 2, Group A, B, C, D;
Class II, Div. 2, Group F, G; Type 3730-33
CSA approval 1508990 2004-03-05 Ex ia IIC T6; Cl. I, Zone 0
Model index 01 and higher Intrinsically safe, Class I, Group A, B, C, D; Type 4 Enclosure
Class II, Gr. E, F, G;
Non-incendive, Class I, Div. 2, Group A, B, C, D
Class II, Div. 2, Gr. E, F, G; Type 3730-33
KOSHA 2005-2360-Q1 2005-12-16 Ex ia IIC T6; valid until 2010-12-15; Type 3730-31
SIL 4 acc. to IEC 61508/ V 60 2007 C4 2008-01-07 Test report by TÜV Rheinland for Series 3730,
SIL 3 acc. to IEC 61511 valid until November 2012

The test certificates are included in the mounting and operating instructions or are available on request.
Refer to Data Sheet T 8379 EN for EEx d certificates for the Type 3770 Field Barrier.

Positioner attachment
The Type 3730 Electropneumatic Positioner can be attached Using a bracket, the positioner can also be attached according
directly to the Type 3277 Actuator over a connection block. In to IEC 60534-6-1 (NAMUR recommendation). The positioner
actuators with fail-safe action “Actuator stem extends” and can be mounted on any side of the control valve.
Type 3277-5 Actuator (120 cm²), the signal pressure is routed A pair of universal brackets is used for the attachment to
over an internal bore in the actuator yoke to the actuator. In Type 3278 Rotary Actuators or other rotary actuators
actuators with fail-safe action “Actuator stem retracts” and in according to VDI/VDE 3845. The rotary motion of the actuator
actuators with effective diaphragm areas of 240 cm² or larger, is transferred to the positioner over a coupling wheel.
the signal pressure is routed to the actuator over ready-made
external piping.

Dimensions in mm

Direct attachment
210

M 20x1.5

80
34

40 28
14

58
Output (38) Supply (9)
164
86

External position sensor

28 70
70
Schild

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 NAMUR attachment
Pressure gauge bracket or connecting plate
G ¼ or ¼ NPT
Lever
S = 17 mm
M = 50 mm
L = 100 mm
XL = 200 mm

58

70
15
46

34

Attachment to rotary actuators Output A1

VDI/VDE 3865 50 Supply (9)

Fixing level 2
A1 Z

76
A2
49
59

Connecting plate 58
79

G ¼ or ¼ NPT Reversing amplifier

80 Output A2
50
130
150

Connecting plate
Mounting unit
CrNiMo steel bracket

15
164

Mounting unit for rotary actuators

Output A1
Heavy-duty version Supply (9)
50

A1 Z
76

A2

Connecting plate
56

G ¼ or ¼ NPT
86

Reversing amplifier
Output A2

30 80
86 130
Ø 101 166
Connecting plate

15
164

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Article code
Positioner Type 3730- x x x x x x 0 x x 0 x 0 0 x 0 x x
With LCD and autotune, 4 to 20 mA reference variable
2 software limit switches, one fault alarm contact 2
With LCD and autotune, HART® communication, 4 to 20 mA,
2 software limit switches, one fault alarm contact 3
Explosion protection
Without 0
II 2 G EEx ia IIC T6 and
II 2 D IP 65 T 80 °C acc. to ATEX 1
CSA/FM intrinsically safe/non incendive 3
II 3 G EEx nA/nL II T6 and II 3D IP 65 T 80 °C 8
Additional equipment
Inductive limit switch
Without 0
Type SJ2-SN 1
Solenoid valve
Without 0
With, 24 V DC 4
Position transmitter
Without 0
With 1 0
External position sensor
Without 0
With 0 1 0
Binary input
Without 0
With 0 2
Diagnostics
EXPERTplus 4
Housing material
Aluminum (standard) 0
Stainless steel 1.4581 0 1
Special application
None 0
Device completely free of paint-impairing substances 1
Exhaust air connection with ¼-18 NPT thread 2
Special version
None 0 0
IECEx 1 1 2
GOST approval Ex ia 1 1 4
GOST approval Ex nA/nL 8 2 0

Ordering text
Type 3730-x... Positioner – Attachment to Type 3278 Rotary Actuator (160/320 cm²),
– Without pneumatic connecting rail (only for direct attachment mounting unit with CrNiMo steel bracket or heavy-duty at-
to Type 3277 Actuator) tachment
– With pneumatic connecting rail ISO 228/1-G ¼ – Attachment according to rotary actuators acc. to VDI/VDE
– With pneumatic connecting rail ¼-18 NPT 3845, mounting unit with CrNiMo steel bracket or
heavy-duty attachment
– Without/with pressure gauge up to max. 6 bar
– Pneumatic reversing amplifier for double-acting actuators
– Additional cover plate with list of parameters and operating
with connection acc. to ISO 228/1 - G ¼ or ¼-18 NPT
instructions in English/Spanish or English/French (standard
version in German/English) – Adapter M20 x 1.5 to ½ NPT
– Attachment to Type 3277 Actuator (120 to 700 cm²) – Metal cable gland
– Attachment according to IEC 60534-6-1 (NAMUR) – Special version with CrNiMo steel housing
Travel: ... mm; if applicable, stem diameter: ... mm

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Internet: http://www.samson.de T 8384-2/3 EN