FlowCon FN.0.2, FN.0.4 and FN.1.

2 Actuators
1B95080 - 05/2020

Installation and Operation Instruction

The actuator types FlowCon FN.0.2, FN.0.4
and FN.1.2 are electrical actuators. FN.0.2 is
24V modulating and FN.0.4 is 24V 3-point float-
ing and 2-position. FN.1.2 is 24V modulating and
2-position failsafe version.

 
Fitting and Re-fitting

Figure 2

Do not connect power to the actuator unless Orientation

the actuator is already fitted on the valve Upside-down installation is allowed along with
and NEVER install the actuator in closed the standard horizontal and vertical installation.
position - this may damage the valve. Actu-
ator is supplied in open position to ensure
easy commissioning of the system. 360º

Mount the actuator on the valve and finger

tighten the connection union. Do not use addi-
tional tools. In case the actuator will have to be
removed, it is recommended to electrically open
the actuator by activating DIP switch #6 for eas-
ier removal. Hereafter finger loosen the connec-
tion union. Again, no need for additional tools.
Please make sure that the actuator is electrically
opened, before re-fitting it on the valve.

Figure 3

Figure 1

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Wiring Start-up Sequence

When power to the actuator is turned on, the
FlowCon FN (analog)
actuator will automatically calibrate to determine
FN.0.2 / FN.1.2 Actuator closing point. Hereafter it will proceed to normal
0(2)-10V modulating
Yellow
operation mode (according to control signal).
Brown

Green
Grey
Blue

For the failsafe version (FN.1.2), capacitor

Input signal
0(2)-10V DC
Feedback signal
0(2)-10V DC charging will be prioritized (max. 120 sec de-
<0.5mA pending on capacitor energy level) during start-
Power 24V AC/DC up and re-powering. After completion of charging
Ground/common mode followed by calibration mode, the actuator
Signal ground will proceed to normal operation mode.

FlowCon FN (digital) Auto Cycle Sequence

FN.0.4 Actuator
Auto Cycle can be activated during commission-
2-Position, Normally Closed ing. It prevents the valve from jamming when the
valve is not moved for a longer period of inactiv-
ity. By moving DIP switch #1 from OFF to ON,
Brown

Grey
Blue

Auto Cycle is activated. Actuator will then per-

Close Open form 50% stroke cycle every 3 weeks if no stroke
movement has occurred.
Power 24V AC/DC

Ground/common Electrical Override

By moving DIP switch #6 from OFF to ON, elec-
trical override is activated and the actuator will
FN.0.4 Actuator
3-Point Floating, Normally Closed
open valve fully. During electrical override the
LED indicator will blink red and green. When DIP
switch #6 is moved back to OFF, the actuator will
Brown

Grey
Blue

re-calibrate and thereafter go into normal opera-

Stop
Close Open tion mode. Electrical override is performed with
power supply on.
Power 24V AC/DC

Ground/common Failsafe Mode (FlowCon FN.1.2)

When power is lost, the actuator will go into fail-
safe mode after a few seconds, mandatory that
FN.1.2 Actuator capacitor charging and start-up sequence are
2-Position, Normally Closed
completed. The actuator will perform failsafe
action (open or close) and stay in failsafe final
Yellow
Brown

Green

position until return of power. Upon power, the

Grey
Blue

Feedback signal
0-10V DC
actuator remains in the final failsafe position until
Close Open
charging mode is reached (max. 60 sec). Here-
Power 24V AC/DC after the actuator will return to normal operation
Ground/common
mode.
Signal ground

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DIP Switch Settings

The valve functions are set on DIP switches found under the connection cover. PCB mounted electri-
cal components will not be directly exposed when DIP switches are to be set. Factory setting for all
switches is OFF.

FlowCon FN.0.2 Actuator

DIP Function ON Function OFF
switch
#6 Electrical override ON Electrical override OFF
6
 
#5 No function 5 No function
%
 % % 4
 %
#4 Equal percentage Linear

#3 %
% Normally Open %
% % 3
% %
% Normally Closed
2
#2 Control signal 2-10V Control signal 0-10V
1
#1 Auto cycle ON Auto cycle OFF

FlowCon FN.0.4 Actuator

DIP Function ON Function OFF
switch
#6 Electrical override ON Electrical override OFF
6
 
#5 No function 5 No function
%  % % 4  %
#4 No function No function

#3 % Normally Open % % 3 % Normally Closed

2
#2 No function No function
1
#1 No function No function

FlowCon FN.1.2 Actuator

DIP Function ON Function OFF
switch
#6 Electrical override ON Electrical override OFF
6
 
#5 Failsafe open 5 Failsafe close
%  % % 4  %
#4 Equal percentage Linear
% % % %
#3 % Normally Open %
% % % 3 % Normally Closed
2
#2 Control signal 2-10V Control signal 0-10V
1
#1 Auto cycle ON Auto cycle OFF

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LED Status
The LED indicator is visible through the dark colored transparent connection cover. The LED indica-
tion will give the following statuses.
FN.0.2 FN.0.4 FN.1.2

Normal operation mode Full on green Full on green Full on green

Charging mode (60 sec) n/a n/a Blinking red

Calibration mode Blinking green Blinking green Blinking green

(closing point adjustment)

Electrical override mode Blinking red/green Blinking red/green Blinking red/green

Failsafe mode n/a n/a OFF

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