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BURKERT 20024948 Type 8691 Control Head for Decentralized Automation of ELEMENT Process Valves

Burkert Type 8691 control head for decentralized automation of ELEMENT process valves. Features contact-free position registration, colored status display, and fieldbus interfaces.

BURKERT 20024948 Type 8691 Control Head for Decentralized Automation of ELEMENT Process Valves

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 20024948 Burkert Type 8691 control head overview

The design of the control head and the actuator permits 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

Compatible Process Valves

The Type 8691 control head can be combined with the following Bürkert process valves:

  • Type 2100: Pneumatically operated 2/2-way angle seat valve ELEMENT
  • Type 2101: Pneumatically operated 2/2-way globe valve ELEMENT
  • Type 2103: 2/2-way diaphragm valve with pneumatic stainless steel actuator (Type ELEMENT)
  • Type 2104: T-diaphragm valve with pneumatic actuator in stainless steel (Type ELEMENT)
  • Type 2105: Tank bottom diaphragm valve with pneumatic actuator in stainless steel (Type ELEMENT)
  • Type 2106: Pneumatically operated 3/2-way seat valve ELEMENT

General Technical Data

Product propertiesDescription
Body materialPPS, stainless steel
Seal materialEPDM
Cover materialPC
Operating keys2
Configuration toolBürkert Communicator
Setting of valve end positionThrough automatic or manual teach function
Status displayHigh performance LEDs (colours individually adjustable)
Analogue position sensorInductive (contactless) with self-adjusting switching points (PNP)
Control mediumNeutral gases, air, quality class according to ISO 8573-1
Supply pressure3 to 7 bar (must be 0.5 to 1 bar above the minimum required pilot pressure)
Pilot air portThreaded connection G 1/8, stainless steel
Air flow rate250 l/min (for aeration and ventilation)
Actuator series/sizeType 21xx, actuator ∅ 70/90/130/225 mm
Ambient temperature-10 to +55 °C (with pilot valve)
Degree of protectionIP65/IP67 according to EN 60529, 4X according to NEMA 250 Standard

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): Products with Ex approval are suitable for import and use for hazardous applications in China.

Materials

BURKERT 20024948 Burkert Type 8691 material specifications diagram

No.ElementMaterial
1CoverPC
2SealEPDM
3Body casingStainless steel
4SealEPDM
5Push-in connector / Threaded connections G 1/8POM/stainless steel / Stainless steel
6Basic housingPPS
7ScrewsStainless steel
8M12 plug connectorStainless steel

Dimensions

Mounting on process valve ELEMENT Type 21xx (Dimensions in mm, unless otherwise stated):

BURKERT 20024948 Burkert Type 8691 front dimensions

BURKERT 20024948 Burkert Type 8691 side dimensions

Electrical Connections

Without fieldbus communication 24 V DC

M12 circular plug, 8-pin

BURKERT 20024948 Burkert Type 8691 M12 circular plug 8-pin 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 20024948 Burkert Type 8691 IO-Link M12 circular plug 5-pin connection

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 20024948 Burkert Type 8691 büS M12 circular plug 5-pin connection

PinDescriptionCable colour
2V +Red (Supply voltage: 18...30 V DC)
3V -Black (Supply voltage: 18...30 V DC)
1Drain/shielding-
4CAN_HWhite
5CAN_LBlue

Ordering Information

Linear displacement sensor/integrated pilot air duct For ELEMENT Type 21xx actuator series. All standard variants are UL-approved.

CommunicationElectrical connectionCircuit functionArticle no. (Standard / cULus)
IO-LinkM12 circular plug connector port class ASingle-acting20024938
IO-LinkM12 circular plug connector port class ADouble-acting20024954
IO-LinkM12 circular plug connector port class BSingle-acting20024946
IO-LinkM12 circular plug connector port class BDouble-acting20024960
Bürkert system bus (büS)M12 circular plug connectorSingle-acting20024974
Bürkert system bus (büS)M12 circular plug connectorDouble-acting20024982
Without fieldbus communicationM12 circular plug connectorSingle-acting20024842
Without fieldbus communicationM12 circular plug connectorDouble-acting20024875

(Note: Additional variants for AS-Interface, ATEX/IECEx approvals, and rotary position sensors are available on request.)