Bürkert Type 8693 Digital Electropneumatic Process Controller
Ultimate Precision for Hygienic Valve Automation
Achieve exceptional process control with the Bürkert Type 8693 Process Controller, a leading electro-pneumatic controller engineered explicitly for decentralized process control in hygienic environments. This controller ensures precision, reliability, and compliance and is ideal for pharmaceutical manufacturing, biotechnology, food and beverage, dairy, cosmetic, and chemical industries.
Advanced Automation for Enhanced Control
The Bürkert Type 8693 Process Controller is a sophisticated electro-pneumatic controller offering decentralized process control optimized for demanding hygienic valve automation. Utilizing an inductive position sensor that operates contactless and wear-free, this controller guarantees precise valve positioning, significantly extending its operational lifespan.
Its innovative ProcessTUNE function automatically optimizes PID valve controller parameters, ensuring streamlined startup and optimal valve diagnostics. Operators benefit from the clear, backlit graphical display and intuitive keypad interface, simplifying installation, configuration, and everyday operation.
Versatile Applications
Designed explicitly for stringent hygienic valve automation applications, the Bürkert Type 8693 Process Controller is ideal for:
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Pharmaceutical and biotechnology production
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Food and beverage processing
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Cosmetic manufacturing
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Chemical and fine chemical processing
Whether managing liquids, gases, or other challenging media, this electro-pneumatic controller performs well in controlling critical variables such as temperature, pressure, flow rate, and level.
Customizations & Accessories
Customize the Bürkert Type 8693 to meet specific decentralized process control needs with the following:
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Fieldbus or analog/digital feedback options
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Single or double-acting pneumatic actuator control
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Adapter kits for third-party actuator compatibility
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Extensive accessories, including cables, connectors, and mounting kits
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Competitive Edge
The Bürkert Type 8693 Process Controller surpasses competitors by providing exceptional ease-of-use, advanced diagnostics, and robust design tailored for hygienic valve automation and decentralized process control. Its contact-free inductive position sensor, extensive communication options, PROFINET process controller integration, and reliable pneumatic actuator control capabilities deliver unmatched flexibility and scalability.
Hygienic valve automation design in robust stainless steel
Wear-free, contactless inductive position sensor
Integrated pilot air duct and internal air routing
User-friendly graphic display with intuitive controls
Extensive valve diagnostics for preventive maintenance
Automatic ProcessTUNE for PID valve controller optimization
Enhanced Reliability: Contactless inductive position sensor provides reliable performance, reducing downtime and maintenance requirements.
Reduced Maintenance Costs: Advanced diagnostics anticipate issues, significantly decreasing unscheduled downtime.
Seamless Integration: Fieldbus compatibility facilitates integration into existing decentralized process control systems.
Fast Installation and Commissioning: Intuitive setup and automated parameter tuning dramatically reduce commissioning time and costs.
Safety & Compliance: Designed for rigorous hygienic standards and hazardous environments, ensuring compliance and operational safety.
Material: Stainless steel body, PPS housing, EPDM seals, polycarbonate cover
Operating Voltage: 24 V DC ±10%
Sensor Technology: Inductive position sensor (contactless)
Air Supply Pressure: 3 to 7 bar
Ambient Temperature: -10 to +55 °C
Protection Class: IP65/IP67, NEMA 4X
Communication Interfaces: PROFIBUS DP-V1, EtherNet/IP, PROFINET process controller, Modbus TCP, Bürkert system bus (büS)
Analogue Feedback: Optional 4-20 mA, 0-5/10 V
Body: Robust PPS and stainless steel
Seal Material: EPDM
Display: Graphic display with backlighting
Electrical Connection: M12 multipole connector or cable gland
Actuator Compatibility: ELEMENT valves automation (Type 23xx), CLASSIC actuators (Type 27xx), sizes Ø70, 90, 130, 175, 225 mm
Explosion Protection: ATEX II category 3G/D, IECEx, FM approvals
Customize the Bürkert Type 8693 to meet specific decentralized process control needs with:
Fieldbus or analogue/digital feedback options
Single or double-acting pneumatic actuator control
Adapter kits for third-party actuator compatibility
Extensive accessories including cables, connectors, and mounting kits
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At Liquidyne, we prioritize our commitment to quality and consistency. In 2017 we achieved ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System certification to ensure we can repeatedly deliver consistently high-quality products and solutions. Being ISO 9001:2015 QMS Certified by Amtivo (USA), Inc, together with our USP Class VI Testing, ASME Bioprocessing Equipment (BPE), and EHEDG certification guarantee, we have the methodologies to assure quality. We will quickly and accurately rectify any issues if any of our products are ever in non-conformance.
