Electronic position transmitter

RWG 4020
RWG 5020 Ex

Technical Information

Features of the electronic position transmitter RWG

Application
If a continuous feedback signal of the
valve position is required, an electronic position transmitter RWG can
be used. The signal may be transmitted to
a remote position indicator
an external positioner
an integral positioner (actuators
for modulating service with motor
controls AUMA MATIC)

Areas of application
The electronic position transmitter
can be employed in the following
AUMA multi-turn and part-turn actuators:

Two versions are available:

RWG 4020
RWG 5020 Ex (explosion proof)
The electronic position transmitter
provides a continuous current signal,
which corresponds to the actual
valve position.

Version RWG 4020 in actuators

AUMA NORM:
SA 07.1 to SA 48.1
SAR 07.1 to SAR 30.1
SG 05.1 to SG 12.1
and in AUMA MATIC:
SA 07.1 to SA 16.1
SAMEx 07.1 to SAMEx 16.1
SARMEx 07.1 to SARMEx 16.1
SG 05.1 to SG 12.1
Version RWG 5020 Ex in actuators AUMA NORM:
SAEx 07.1 to SAEx 40.1
SAREx 07.1 to SAREx 16.1
SGEx 05 to SGEx 12

The version RWG 4020 can be operated as a 2-wire, 3- or 4-wire system.

The version RWG 5020 Ex is intrinsically safe and can be operated as a
2-wire system in hazardous areas.

Function & features

The electronic position transmitter
continuously monitors the valve
travel. The valve movement is transmitted via a reduction gearing1) within
the actuator to a high quality precision
potentiometer. In the electronic board
the feedback is converted into an
analogue current signal, whose
range may be set to 0 - 20 mA or 4 - 20
mA.
1) The reduction gearing must be selected
to suit the valve travel i.e. number of
turns or amount of swing angle.

A slip clutch protects the position

transmitter from being damaged, in
the event of the potentiometers max.
rotation being exceeded.
In multi-turn actuators for modulating
duty, the slip clutch is additionally fitted with a spring to minimise backlash.
On-line setting with integrated
measuring points
Measuring points on the electronic
board allow the connected RWG to
be adjusted without having to take it
out of circuit.
Settings

Conductive
plastic
potentiometer

Zero and span can be adjusted independently at the electronic board via
trimmer potentiometers, which are
easily accessible in the control unit.
Signal
in mA
20

4
0
0

60
Valve travel in %

Electronic board

100

Technical Data
Version RWG 4020
Data

2-wire-system

3- and 4-wire-system

Output signal Ia

4 - 20 mA

0 - 20 mA
4 - 20 mA

Supply voltage UV1)

14 V DC + (I x RB)
max. 30 V

24 V DC
15% smoothed

Current drawn max.

20 mA

External resistance RB max.

Effect of supply voltage fluctuation

(U V 14 V)
20 mA
0,1% / V

24 mA
(with 20 mA output current)

Effect of external resistance

0,1% / 100

0,1% / (0 - 600 )

Temperature drift

< 0,3% / 10 K

< 0,3% / 10 K

Linearity variation
(electronics and potentiometer)

1%

1%

EMC tests

in accordance with EN 50 081-2 and EN 50 082-2 tested together with motor controls AUMA MATIC and with power supply unit
PS 01 resp. in the case of AUMA NORM actuators

Ambient temperature range:

- Multi-turn actuators for open-close duty SA
40 C to +70 C
- Multi-turn actuators for modulating duty SAR 40 C to +60 C
- Part-turn actuators SG
40 C to +70 C

600
0,02% / V

40 C to +70 C
40 C to +60 C
40 C to +70 C

1) Smoothed supply voltage; for actuators AUMA NORM we recommend our power supply unit PS 01.

Explosion-proof version RWG 5020 Ex

Data

2-wire-system

Output signal Ia

4 - 20 mA

Supply voltage UV

10 - 28,5 V DC

Current drawn max.

20 mA

External resistance RB max.

Effect of supply voltage fluctuation

(U V 10 V)
20 mA
0,01% / V

Effect of external resistance

0,1% / (0 - 600)

Temperature drift

< 0,1% / 10 K

Linearity variation
(electronics and potentiometer)

1%

EMC tests

in accordamce with
EN 50 081-2 and EN 50 082-2
tested together with power
supply unit PS 01

Ambient temperature2)

20 C to +60 C

Explosion protection

EEx ib IIC T5

Certificate of conformity

PTB Nr. Ex-90.C.2017 X

2) AUMA actuators SAEx 07.1 to SAEx 40.1 and SAREx 07.1 to SAREx 16.1 are approved by PTB
for ambient temperature up to +40 C.
Special rating of the actuators SAEx/SAREx for max. +60 C ambient temperature is possible.

Installation and configuration

Installation
The electronic position transmitter
can be installed in the control unit of
AUMA actuators as an option. Subsequent fitting is possible.

Electronic board

Control unit of
the actuator

Precision potentiometer
with slip clutch

Precision potentiometer with

slip clutch and anti-back lash spring
(for modulating duty)

Configuration
Version RWG 4020 can be configured as:
2-wire system
3- and 4-wire system.
Inverse signal 2-wire system
Inverse signal 3- and 4-wire system

Measuring
points

3- and 4-wire system

2-wire system

When changing over, the wiring

has to be modified, see page 5.

The explosion-proof version RWG

5020 Ex is designed as a 2-wiresystem. Inverse signal is possible.
The RWG 5020 Ex cannot be used as
a 3- or 4- wire system.

Connection and wiring

Version RWG 4020
Connection:

Internal wiring:

General Notes:

2-wire system

2-wire system

AUMA supply
RD = red
BK = black
YE = yellow

RWG 4020

RWG 4020
5 k

22

23

RWGboard

plug / socket for

customer connections
21

Use screened cables to the

actuator

For actuators AUMA NORM we

recommend the use of our stabilized power supply unit PS 01.

For actuators with motor controls

AUMA MATIC an internal voltage
supply is available at no extra
cost.

24
1 RD

4 BK

23

24

4 20 mA

3-wire system

3-wire system

RWG 4020

RWG 4020

5 k

21

22

23

for version RWG 5020 Ex

24
1 RD 2 BK

0 20 mA
4 20 mA

+24 V 0 V

Important notes:

RWGboard

plug / socket for

customer connections
20

21

4 YE

22

RWG 4020

RWG 4020

5 k

21

22

23

Observe applicable regulations

and installation instructions for
intrinsically safe circuits.

RWGboard

plug / socket for

customer connections
20

The power supply unit has to be

intrinsically safe or must be
installed with a safety barrier.

24

4-wire system

4-wire system

24
1 RD 2 BK 3 BK 4 YE

+24 V 0 V

0 20 mA
4 20 mA

21

22

23

24

Version RWG 5020 Ex

Connection: 2-wire system
RWG 5020 Ex

Internal wiring: 2-wire system

RWG 5020 Ex
5 k

23

24

terminals for
customer connections
For PTB-requirements
refer to PTB certificate

safety
barrier

RWGboard
1 RD

2 BK

4 20 mA
+U
0V

voltage supply

23

24

Settings and adjustment

Settings and adjustment
The electronic position transmitter is
set at the factory according to the signal range specified by the customer.
For subsequent adjustments, e.g.
with an indicator instrument, the setN

ting instructions below have to be followed.

After mounting the actuator to the
valve or during commissioning, the
setting has to be checked and read-

justed, if necessary.
Specific safety instructions as applicable for such equipment must be
observed.

max
(20 mA)

0(4)

R2

R2

Housing

Measuring points
0/4-20 mA

Cover plate

On-line setting
At the connected RWG 4020 it is
possible to perform an on-line measurement of the transmitter output

signal on site by using the measuring

points. The current circuit does not
have to be interrupted, the signal 0/4

Setting for 2-wire system 4 - 20 mA and 3-/4-wire

system 0 - 20 mA
1. Move valve to end position CLOSED.
2. Remove cover plate.
3. Connect ammeter for 0 - 20 mA to measuring
points. In end position CLOSED for 3- and 4-wire
system value is normally 0 mA, for 2-wire system
4 mA.
4. Turn potentiometer (R2) clockwise to initial position. Turn potentiometer (R2) whilst observing a
decreasing output signal until stop is felt.
5. Turn trimmer potentiometer (N) clockwise, until
output current starts to increase.
6. Turn back trimmer potentiometer (N), until a residual current of approx. 0,1 mA (or 4,1 mA in the
case of a 2-wire system) is obtained. This ensures
that the signal remains above the dead and live
zero point.
7. Move valve to end position OPEN.
8. Set to end value 20 mA with trimmer potentiometer (M).
9. Approach end position CLOSED anew and check
minimum value (0 mA or 4 mA). If necessary,
readjust.
10. Refit cover plate.
11. Clean sealing face, check O-Ring, apply a thin film
of non-acidic grease to sealing face.
12. Fit and fasten switch compartment cover.

- 20 mA appears directly in the

ammeter display.

Setting for 3- and 4-wire system 4 - 20 mA

1. Move valve to end position CLOSED.
2. Remove cover plate.
3. Connect ammeter to measuring points.
4. Turn potentiometer (R2) clockwise to initial position. Turn potentiometer (R2) whilst observing a
decreasing output signal until stop is felt.
5. Turn trimmer potentiometer (N) clockwise, until
output current starts to increase.
6. Turn back trimmer potentiometer (N), until a residual current of approx. 0,1 mA is obtained.
7. Move valve to end position OPEN.
8. Set to end value 16 mA with trimmer potentiometer (M).
9. Move valve to end position CLOSED.
10 Set trimmer potentiometer (N) to initial value
4 mA. This results in a simultaneous shift of the
end value by 4 mA so that the range is now 4 20 mA
11. Approach both end positions anew and check setting. If necessary, readjust.
12. Refit cover plate.
13. Clean sealing face, check O-Ring, apply a thin film
of non-acidic grease to sealing face.
14. Fit and fasten switch compartment cover.

Notes
Inverse signal

Note:

Interchange the connections red (RD) and black (BK) at

the potentiometer for inverse signal.

If the maximum value of the output current 20 mA is not

reached, check whether reduction gearing with correct
ratio has been fitted.

PTB Certificate of Conformity for RWG 5020Ex

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