Burkert 00196441 Control Head (Type 8681)
The Burkert 00196441 (196441) is an advanced hygienic control head belonging to the Type 8681 series, engineered for decentralized automation of single-acting process valves. Designed primarily for hygienic applications in food, beverage, and pharmaceutical processing, it combines pneumatic actuation control, inductive position feedback, and AS-Interface (AS-i) fieldbus communication into a single IP65/IP67 enclosure.
Technical Specifications
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Manufacturer: Burkert
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Part Number / Article Number: 00196441 (196441)
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Valve / Control Series: Type 8681
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Communication Protocol: AS-Interface (AS-i)
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Operating Voltage Range: 29.50 V DC to 31.60 V DC (via AS-i BUS)
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Pneumatic Flow Rate: 110.00 l/min
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Pneumatic Connection: G 1/4 Internal Thread
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Electrical Connection: M12 Plug
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Position Feedback: Inductive displacement transducer (Digital)
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Visual Status Indication: High-visibility LED status optical display (Yellow/Green)
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Protection Class: IP65 / IP67
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Actuator Compatibility: Fits process actuator sizes from 40 mm to 100 mm
Industrial Applications & Features
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AS-Interface Bus Integration: Simplifies field wiring by transmitting power, control switching signals, and status diagnostics over a single AS-i network cable.
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Hygienic Design & Washdown Protection: Robust chemically resistant housing rated IP65/IP67 prevents liquid ingress during high-pressure washdown and Clean-in-Place (CIP) cleaning cycles.
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360° Visual Status Display: Large ultra-bright optical LED dome provides immediate visual feedback of valve end positions (open/closed) and diagnostic alarms from any angle.
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Non-Contact Position Measurement: Contact-free inductive position sensor ensures high repeatability without mechanical wear, extending maintenance intervals in continuous production lines.
