The 36798 is a serial (RS-232) Modular Valve Positioner for fluid selection, with a female DB9 port and 3-pin SL modular power input. It uses a stepper motor with optical encoder for 750 ms/90° actuation, operates on 24 VDC at 800 mA, and supports Hamilton Reno Protocol 1 at 1200-9600 baud. Up to 16 units can be daisy-chained. It accommodates HVM, HVXM, HVC, and HVCX valves with 1/4"-28 UNF fittings and 0.059" or 0.118" fluid passages. Dimensions are 111.5 mm × 98.8 mm × 56.6 mm, with four mounting holes spaced 104.75 mm apart. Weight is 0.52 kg without the power adapter. Operating range is 15-35 °C and 20-95% non-condensing humidity. The cover is included for benchtop use.
The serial Modular Valve Positioner is designed for applications that can utilize RS-232 serial communication. The serial protocol provides better error handling and diagnostics that are especially helpful in critical applications. With serial command, up to 16 serial Modular Valve Positioners can be connected via a daisy chain. This model can be programmed using simple ASCII commands.
The serial MVP is available with a cover for bench top use or without a cover for integration into a system cabinet.
| Hamilton Company | |
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| Product Category | Valve Positioners |
| Product Number | 36798 |
| Product Name | MVP Series Modular Valve Positioner |
| Positioner Type | Digital |