West Instruments

The 6170+, 4170+ & 8170+

+series
Valve Motor Drive Controllers...

The 6170+, 4170+ and 8170+ from West are a new improved range of Valve
Motor Drive (VMD) controllers. The new + Series VMD controllers have been
specifically designed for open loop valve motor drive applications and feature an
improved + Series interface and greater field flexibility.

A unique VMD tuning algorithm continuously monitors the process to provide stable control at all
times. In addition to the VMD outputs, further output options exist which can be designated as
outputs for alarms, 24VDC transmitter power supply or retransmit of process value or setpoint.

Our new 6170+, 4170+ and 8170+ Valve Motor Drive controllers use the
proven reliability of existing models, PLUS great new features that makes
them more versatile and even easier to set up and use.

The VMD controllers share the same distinct styling as existing West + Series models,
ensuring that the ‘family’ approach is maintained throughout the entire product range.

Some of their new improved features include:

• Auto Detected Hardware - to reduce set up times
• Jumperless Configuration
• Process & Loop Alarms
• Auto or Manual Tuning
• Motorised Valve Control
• Ramping Setpoint
• Remote/Dual Setpoint Options
• Modbus Communications

For the full specifications and order codes,

please see overleaf.

...so adaptable, you won’t need anything else

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Technical Data
Features
Control Types Full PID with Pre-tune, Self-tune, manual tuning modes
Valve Control Open Loop Valve Motor Drive.
Auto/Manual Selectable from front panel or via digital input, with bumpless transfer
Output Configuration Up to 5 possible (P8170/P4170), Up to 4 possible (P6170), two required for valve control, additional outputs for alarms,
24VDC transmitter power supply or retransmit of process value or setpoint
Alarm 1 & 2 Types Alarm 1 & 2 Types. Process high, process low, SP deviation, band, logical OR / AND. Also 1 loop alarm for process control
security. Process alarms have adjustable hysteresis
Human Interface 4 button operation, dual 4 digit 10mm & 8mm high LED displays, optional choice of colours (Red/Red, Red/Green,
Green/Red or Green/Green), plus 5 LED indicators
PC Configuration Off-line configuration from PC serial port to dedicated configuration socket (communications option not required)
Configuration Software for Windows 98 or higher. West Part Number: PS1-CON
Input
Thermocouple J, K, C, R, S, T, B, L, N & PtRh20%vsPtRh40%
RTD 3 Wire PT100, 50Ω per lead maximum (balanced)
DC Linear 0 to 20mA, 4 to 20mA, 0 to 50mV, 10 to 50mV, 0 to 5V, 1 to 5V, 0 to 10V, 2 to 10V
Scaleable -1999 to 9999, with adjustable decimal point
Impedance >10MΩ for Thermocouple and mV ranges, 47KΩ for V ranges and 5Ω for mA ranges
Accuracy ±0.1% of input range ±1 LSD (T/C CJC better than 1°C)
Sampling 4 per second, 14 bit resolution approximately
Sensor Break Detection <2 seconds (except zero based DC ranges), control O/P’s turn off, high alarms activate for T/C and mV ranges, low alarms
activate for RTD, mA or V ranges
Outputs & Options
Control & Alarm Relays Contacts SPDT 2 Amp resistive at 240V AC, >500,000 operations
Control SSR Driver Outputs Drive capability >10V DC in 500Ω minimum
Triac Outputs 0.01 to 1 Amp AC, 20 to 280Vrms, 47 to 63Hz
DC Linear Outputs DC Linear Outputs 0 to 20mA, 4 to 20mA into 500Ω max, 0 to 10V, 2 to 10V, 0 to 5V into 500Ω min
Control outputs have 2% over/under drive applied. Accuracy ±0.25% at 250Ω (degrades linearly to 0.5% for increasing
burden to specified limits)
Transmitter Power Supply Output 24VDC (nominal) into 910Ω minimum to power external devices
Serial Communications 2 Wire RS485, 1200 to 19200 Baud, Modbus protocol
Digital Input Selects between 2 setpoints or Auto/Manual control. Volt free or TTL input
Remote Setpoint / Valve 0 to 20mA, 4 to 20mA, 0 to 100mV, 0 to 5V, 1 to 5V, 0 to 10V, 2 to 10V or >2KΩ Potentiometer Scaleable -1999 to 9999
Position Input Local/Remote setpoint selected from digital input (supplied as part of Full RSP) or front panel
Valve Position Indication mode using Remote Setpoint Input
Operating & Environmental
Temperature & RH 0 to 55°C (-20 to 80°C storage), 20% to 95% RH non-condensing
Power Supply 100 to 240V 50/60Hz 7.5VA (optional 20 to 48V AC 7.5VA/22 to 65V DC 5 watts)
Front Panel Protection IEC IP66 (Behind panel protection is IP20)
Standards CE, UL & ULC recognised
In accordance with our policy of continuous improvement, we reserve the right to change specifications from those shown in this document

P6170 – X – X – X – X – X – X – X

P4170 – X – X – X – X – X – X – X – X

P8170 – X – X – X – X – X – X – X – X

Input Type Option Slot B (Not P6170)

3 Wire RTD or DC mV 1 0 Not Fitted
Thermocouple 2 R Remote Setpoint Input (Full)

Display Colour
DC mA 3
DC Voltage 4
0 Red Upper & Lower
Option Slot 1 1 Green Upper & Lower
Not Fitted 0 2 Red Upper, Green Lower
Relay 1 3 Green Upper, Red Lower

Power Supply
DC for SSR 2
DC 0-10V 3
DC 0-20mA 4 0 100-240V AC
DC 0-5V 5 2 24-48V AC or DC

Option Slot A
DC 2-10V 6
DC 4-20mA 7
0 Not Fitted
Triac 8
1 RS485 Communications
Option Slot 2 3 Digital Input
Not Fitted 0 4 Remote Setpoint Input (Basic)
Relay 1 Option Slot 3
DC Driver for SSR 2 0 Not Fitted
DC 0-10V 3 1 Relay
DC 0-20mA 4 2 DC Driver for SSR
DC 0-5V 5 3 DC 0-10V
DC 2-10V 6 4 DC 0-20mA
DC 4-20mA 7 West Instruments 5 DC 0-5V
Triac 8 The Hyde Business Park 6 DC 2-10V
Dual Relay 9
Brighton BN2 4JU UK 7 DC 4-20mA
Tel: +44 (0) 1273 606271 8 Transmitter Power Supply
9 *Dual Relay
Fax: +44 (0) 1273 609990
West Instruments is a division of *Option is only available on P8170 & P4170, not available on P6170
Danaher (UK Industries) Ltd. e-mail: info@[Link]
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