RetractoControl 2
The RetractoControl 2 is an automated electro-pneumatic control system for our Retractex housings. By automating sensor retraction and cleaning processes, the Hamilton RetractoControl 2 allows you to reduce maintenance time and cost as well as increase the sensor lifetime in your process*. As the unit is designed and manufactured with the Retractex aperture in mind, the time for installation of automated sensor reaction and cleaning system is greatly reduced*.
Features include:
• Automatic sensor retraction and reinsertion
• Customizable programming allows for optimization to your process
• Automatized cleaning
*Dependent on your process, installation and use of the system.
Technical Data
Pneumatics
| Pneumatic hoses | Ø - external | Ø - internal |
|---|---|---|
For compressed air supply |
8 mm | 6 mm |
| For control air | 6 mm | 4 mm |
| For position feedback | 4 mm | 2 mm |
Dimensions
| Dimensions | Plastic | Stainless steel |
|---|---|---|
Width |
300 mm | 300 mm |
| Height | 400 mm | 400 mm |
| Depth | 250 mm | 250 mm |
Environmental conditions
| Condition | ||
|---|---|---|
Temperature |
Ambient temperature | 0...55°C / 32...131°F |
Transport and storage temperature | -10...60°C / 14...141°F | |
| Environment | Relative humidity | 10...95%, non-condensing |
| Protection class | Housing with switches and LEDs | IP 54, with guard door closed |
| Housing with display | IP 54, with guard door closed |
Electrical connection values
| Value | ||
|---|---|---|
Voltage supply |
24 V DC (+/-10%) | 30 VA |
| Input for external contacts | 24 V DC | Self-supply for floating contact |
| Maximum current consumption | 1.6 A | |
| Output for external relay, cleaning pump I, II and III | 24 V DC | Max. 250 mA |
Output for status and alarm contacts | 24 V DC | Max. 100 mA |
Cleaning valves (optional)
| Compressed air |
|---|
According to ISO8573-1:2010 [5:4:4] |
| Filtered, 40 µm, water and oil-free |
| 6 bar |
| No continuous air consumption |
Connection Options
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RetractoControl 2 with Traditional Sensors
Traditional sensor outputs are routed to a transmitter or analyzer. The transmitter output would go to the process control system where signals from the RetractoControl 2 can alert the system about cleaning cycles.
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RetractoControl 2 with Arc Sensors
Arc sensor outputs can be directly connected to the control system. Signals from the RetractoControl 2 can be used to update the system at the start and the end of cleaning cycles.
RetractoControl 2 Ordering Information
The RetractoControl is available in many configurations to suit your particular requirements. Please find below our ordering information table to quickly identify the correct ordering code. Don't hesitate to reach out to your personal sales manager who will be happy to answer your individual enquiries or simply fill out our enquiry form below.
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