Description
AME 435 actuator is used with two and three-way valves type VRB, VRG, VF and VL up to DN 80 diameter.
The actuator has some special features:
Main data:
Ordering
Technical
Power supply: 24 VAC/DC; ±10%
Power consumption: 4.5 VA
Frequency: 50 Hz/60 Hz
Control input Y: 0-10 V (2-10 V) Ri = 95 kΩ
0-20 mA (4-20 mA) Ri = 500 Ω
Output signal X: 0-10V (2-10V) RL = 650 Ω (maximal load)
Close of force: 400 N
Max. stroke: 20 mm
Speed: 7.5 s/mm or 15 s/mm
Max. medium temperature: 130°C
Ambient temperature: 0 …55°C
Storage and transport temperature: –40 …+70°C
Protection class: II
Degree of protection: IP 54
Weight: 0.45 kg
CE- marking in accordance with
standards: Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2006/95/EC: EN 60730-1, EN 60730-2-14 EMC Directive 2004/108/EC: EN 61000-6-2, EN 61000-6-3
Installation
Mechanical
No tool is required to mount actuator on the valve. Installation of the valve with the actuator is allowed in horizontal position or upwards. Installation downwards is not allowed.
The actuator must not be installed in an explosive atmosphere, at ambient temperature lower than0 °Core Ambient temperature higher than 55 C. It must not be subject to steam jets, water jets or dripping liquid as well.
Note:
The actuator may be rotated up to 360° with respect to the valve stem by loosening the retaining fixture. Once the actuator is placed, retighten the fixture.
Electrical
Electrical connections can be accessed by removing the actuator cover. Two cable gland entries without thread (Ø16 and combined Ø16/ Ø20) are prepared for cable glands. From factory one entry is provided by rubber cable gland and the other entry is prepared for opening.
Note:
Cable and cable gland used must not compromise the actuator’s IP rating, and must ensure the connectors are fully strain relieved. Rubber cable gland delivered from factory does not compromise IP rating but it does not provide fully strain relieve according to LVD directive. Please observe local rules and regulations as well.
Jumper/DIP switch setting
Jumper
U/I – Input signal type selector
– U position; voltage input is selected
– I position; current input is selected
DIP switches
SW 1: Not used
SW 2: Input signal range selector
– OFF position; the input signal is in the range from 0-10 V (voltage input) or from 0-20 mA (current input)
– ON position; the input signal is in the range from 2-10 V (voltage input) or from 4-20 mA (current input)
SW 3: Direct or Inverse acting selector
– OFF position; the actuator is in direct acting mode (stem extracts as voltage increases)
-ON position;the actuator is inverse active mode (stem retracts as voltage increases)
SW 4: Fast/Slow – Speed selector
– OFF position; the actuating speed is 7.5 s/mm
– ON position; the actuating speed is 15 s/mm
SW 5: Not used
SW 6: Not used
SW 7: LIN/MDF – Linear or equal-percentage flow through valve selector
– OFF position; the valve position is linear acc. to the control signal
– ON position; the valve position is equal- percentage acc. to the control signal. This relation is adjustable – see Equal-percentage valve-flow adjustment section
SW 8: Smart function selector
– OFF position; the actuator does not try to detect oscillations in the system
– ON position; actuator enables special anti oscillations algorithm – see Anti oscillations algorithm section
Equal-percentage valve-flow adjustment
(SW 7 in position ON)
The actuator has a special valve-flow adjustment feature. Flow can be, by turning
the potentiometer clockwise (CW) or counter clockwise (CCW), variably-adjusted from linear to logarithmic or opposite. For details see
Instructions.
Anti oscillations algorithm
(SW 8 in position ON)
The actuator has special anti oscillations algorithm. In case control signal Y on certain point oscillate (Fig. 2) – looking from time perspective, algorithm starts to lower the amplification of the output to the valve. Instead of having static characteristics actuator changes to dynamic characteristics (Fig. 1) – certain output stroke area changes to new slope (decrease amplification).
After control signal does not oscillate anymore output to the valve slowly returns back to static characteristics.
Commissioning
Complete the mechanical and electrical installation, set jumper and DIP-switches, then perform the necessary checks and tests:
The unit is now fully commissioned
Automatic self stroking feature
The actuator automatically adapts its stroke to
the valve end positions :
– when power is applied for the first time or
– afterwards by pressing the STAND BY/RESET
button for 5 seconds
Testing entire valve stroke length
The actuator can be driven to the fully-open or closed positions (depending on valve type) by connecting SN to terminals 1 or 3.
Led signalling/ Actuator operating modes
LED function indicator
The bi-colour (green/red) LED function indicator is located on the actuator cover. It indicates the operating modes.
External button
Actuator has external STAND BY/RESET button which is located next to LED indicator. By pressing on this button in different ways different operating modes are initiated:
Manual override
Manual override is done by means of control knob on actuator housing:
After manual override is not needed:
Remark:
When the manual override has been used, the output signal (X) is not correct until the actuator reaches its end position.
Wiring
SP 24 VAC/DC………….. Power supply
SN 0 V………….. Common
Y 0-10 V…………… Input signal
(2-10 V)
0-20 mA
(4-20 mA)
X 0-10 V……………Output Signal
(2-10 V)
1, 3 Override Input Signal
(can not be used for 3-point control)
Disposal
The actuator must be dismantled and the elements sorted into various material groups before disposal.
Actuator – valve combinations
Dimensions
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