

Back to the Future
We‘re bringing your Analogue Control valves into the Digital Age!
Position & Process Controllers
Types 8791, 8792 & 8793

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Upgrade your outdated control valves
Digital efficiency with Burkert SideControl
The solution to bring existing analogue valves to digital
Did you know it could be this simple?
Is your old control valve in urgent need of an upgrade? The retrofit process often appears daunting, complicated, and costly—leading many to believe it may not even be feasible. But Burkert has the answer!
With Burkert SideControl, you can effortlessly integrate advanced interface technologies like IO-Link, ASi, Ethernet/IP, Profibus, Profinet, and more. Even legacy control valves can make the leap into the digital era, ensuring improved performance and efficiency.
Ready to transform your systems? Discover how simple modernisation can be with Burkert!

8791
Your entry ticket to the IO-Link world


With display solution at the installation site
With automatic PID parameter optimisation P.Tune
No intervention in the existing application! Despite the modernisation measure, your control valve remains the same and the actual fluidic process remains completely unaffected.
IO-Link Port Class A & B. Whether Port Class A or Port Class B with additional power supply - our SideControl can do both.
Proven quality & technology. Proven for years, absolutely robust and, thanks to its compact design, a problem solver, especially in tight assembly situations.
Hassle-free commissioning. The X-Tune function ensures absolutely smooth self-teaching of the SideControl.
Easy Assembly. Our detailed assembly instructions will guide you through every step of the straightforward installation process.
Manufacturer indepenent. 100% flexible, thanks to complete compatibility with almost all common control valves in the market.
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Burkert Mounting Options and Adapter Kits
The SideControl positioner offers versatile mounting options, including a NAMUR version equipped with an integrated position sensor for seamless attachment to linear actuators like the Samson 3277, and a remote version that facilitates control using a remote position sensor, which can be installed on a wall or standard rail.
Burkert AU03-2025
SideControl Type
SideControl Type 8792
SideControl Type 8793