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Accutronix MX
Protection, Control and Monitoring Features
of MX Electric Actuators
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The following pages detail

the protection, control and

monitoring capabilities of

the Accutronix MX range

of electric actuators.

Accutronix MX-05 Electric Actuator Standard Control Features 3

Protection Features 4
Optional Control Features 5
DDC-100, Foundation Fieldbus & Profibus Control System 6
Monitoring and Diagnostic Facilities 7
Remote Facilities 8
Auxiliary Power Supply 8
Standard Wiring Diagram 9
Optional Wiring Diagrams 10
DDC-100, Foundation Fieldbus & Profibus Network Wiring Diagram 11
Remote Wiring Connections 13
DDC-100, Foundation Fieldbus & Profibus Network Connections 14
Actuator Configuration 17

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Standard Control Features Remote Control

Basic Specifications The actuator may be controlled remotely by 2, 3 or 4 wires.
The wiring diagram for all standard MX actuators is shown on page 9. • 4-Wire Control Three momentary contacts. Valve can be opened, closed
The following control features are included in the basic specification. or stopped.
For Optional Features, please refer to page 5. • 2-Wire Control Single open or closed contact. Valve can be opened or
Local Control closed, but not stopped in mid-travel.
The Accutronix Control Panel includes a red Local/Stop/Remote selector • 3-Wire Maintained Two momentary contacts for self-maintained
switch (padlockable in all three positions; a 1/4" [6 mm] hasp is control. Valve can be opened or closed but not stopped in mid-travel.
recommended) and a black Open/Close rotary switch (spring return to • 3-Wire Inching Two “push-to-run” contacts. Valve can be opened,
center). The Open and Close switches may be configured to allow either closed and stopped in mid-travel.
push-to-run (inching) control or maintained control. Refer to page 13 for remote wiring connections.
Remote Control Signal Power
Power for remote control signals may be derived internally from the
actuator or provided externally by the user.
LCD Display LED Indicators Internal Power Supply
Two internal signal supplies are available as standard: 24 VDC or 110 VAC.
The 24 VDC supply offers a maximum loading of 5 watts. The 110 VAC
supply is suitable for digital inputs only. The 24 VDC supply, in conjunction
with the opto-isolated digital inputs, allows control from remote volt-free
(YES)
contacts over long distances and simplifies the user’s control scheme.
REMOTE OPEN
External Power Supply & Auxiliary Power Device (APD)
S An external power supply in the range of 24 to 125 volts AC or DC may
T
O be provided by the user. The APD can be supplied by Limitorque. Refer
P
to page 5.
LOCAL CLOSE
(NO) Emergency Shutdown (ESD)
A remote ESD signal may be applied to the actuator to override any
L im existing command signal and send the valve to its pre-selected shutdown
it o r q u e
position, providing the actuator is in Remote mode and no inhibit signals
are present (default configuration). Any new command signal will be
Local / Stop / Open / Close
Remote Selector Switch ignored until the ESD signal is removed. During setup, the actuator may be
configured to close, open, stop or take no action, on receipt of the ESD
Accutronix Control Panel signal. The ESD action may also be configured to override any inhibit
signal, the local selector switch, the local stop switch, an overtorque
Local Indication condition, lost phase, or jammed valve protection. Motor thermal protec-
The Control Panel includes the following: tion may be bypassed for critical ESD applications in non-hazardous or
• 32-character LCD special service locations.
Displays valve position as “PERCENT OPEN” and the current Remote External Interlocks/Inhibits
actuator status. Terminals are provided for the connection of remote contacts that will
• Red/Green LED Indicators prevent electrical operation in the Open and/or Close direction. This is
Red ON = Valve fully Open effective in both Remote and Local modes and may only be overridden by
Red “BLINKING” = Valve Opening a maintained ESD signal, if so configured (refer to page 13 for wiring
Green “BLINKING” = Valve Closing connections). For ESD connections, the user may select either a single
Green ON = Valve fully Closed common or isolated commons.
• Yellow LED
Yellow ON = Actuator available for remote operation,
= Valve stopped in Intermediate position.
Yellow “BLINKING” = Monitor Relay de-energized,
actuator not available for remote operation.

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Absolute Position Encoder or component failure will alter the wave form and signal an alarm. Addi-
A patented absolute position encoder, incorporated into MX actuators, tionally, LimiGard™ uses dual relays for motor contactor control. These
includes 16 phototransistors which are switched on and off by a consist of an open or close relay and an operation enable relay. Both relays
gear/wheel mechanism. This design permits continuous monitoring of must be on for the motor to run, but only one needs to be off to stop the
valve position during motor and handwheel operation. The encoder is valve. The use of two relays prevents an inability to stop the actuator due
100% repeatable and requires no backup power source for operation. The to a relay failure. All LimiGard™ alarms are signalled by de-energizing the
output is used to control the open and closed valve position, as well as monitor relay and through the Accutronix diagnostic screens. Valve opera-
provide local and remote position feedback. Calibration is simple and may tion is inhibited until the failure is corrected; referred to as “Fail No Action.”
be done without removing the control compartment cover. LimiGard™ requires that external control signals (Open-Stop-Close-ESD-
The positioning accuracy is better than 99% for valves requiring 50 or Inhibit) have a minimum pulse width of 250–350 ms to be considered
more turns. valid. This minimum pulse width ensures that brief, noisy signals will not
• Maximum actuator turns = 700 for speeds ≤ 26 rpm cause the valve to move. The signal must have a level of 17–22 volts to
= 1350 for speeds > 26 rpm turn on the input, and the input will not turn off until the level drops below
• Resolution = ± 3.25˚ of one actuator turn 5–10 VDC. This “signal hysteresis” (> 8 VDC) prevents weak and erratic
signals from stopping or initiating valve operation. Additionally, LimiGard™
incorporates optical couplers to protect the input circuits from high voltage
Drive Pinion transients on the remote control signals.
Photo Transistor
Tower The LimiGard™ feature may also be extended to external wiring
(customer supplied). One method of securing the external wiring is shown
on page 13. The customer is responsible for external wiring system safety.
Autophase Protection and Correction
The phase rotation of the incoming 3-phase supply is continuously moni-
tored. In the event that field wiring is reversed, Accutronix controls
automatically correct to ensure the valve operates in the commanded
direction. In addition, the detector circuit monitors the presence of all three
phases. If a phase is lost, valve starting will be prevented.
Jammed Valve Protection
ABSOLUTE ENCODER CUT-AWAY
If the actuator cannot overcome the required valve starting torque, a
5/12/95
SCALE 2.000 jammed valve condition occurs. Jammed valve protection senses the lack
LED's between Encoder Encoder Gear of valve movement and initiates a brief reverse/forward cycle to free the
Gear Wheels valve. If this is unsuccessful, further electrical operation is prevented and
15-bit optical position encoder provides continuous valve position the monitor relay is signaled.
monitoring without battery backup. Instantaneous Reversal Protection
The control logic incorporates a brief time delay between motor reversals.
Protection Features This reduces motor current surges and prolongs the life of the contactor. It
LimiGard™ Circuit Protection is not necessary to switch to STOP before reversing the actuator.
Accutronix actuators include LimiGard™ (patented) circuit protection.
Motor Thermal Protection
LimiGard™ consists of dedicated circuitry that continually monitors the
The motor is protected against overheating by a thermistor embedded in
motor contactor, control relays, internal logic circuits, and external
the motor windings.
command signals. It virtually eliminates unexpected erroneous actuation
caused by internal electronic failures and erratic external command signals.
Additionally, in the event of malfunction, LimiGard™ supervises the actuator
response, detects the source of the failure, and signals an alarm.
The voltage across the control relays is monitored by LimiGard™. If the
voltage level remains valid and no motor movement is sensed, then a
motor contactor failure is diagnosed. Motor control relays, the motor
reversing contactor, and the digital logic circuits are also monitored by
three specific wave forms which represent valid operation of the compo-
nents and the interconnecting circuit traces. Any open circuit, short circuit,

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Optional Control Features 2-Speed Timer

Modutronic A 2-speed pulsing timer can be enabled to extend the operating time in
The Modutronic controller will alter valve position in proportion to an the close and/or the open directions. Pulsing may be applied from 1–99%
analog command signal. It includes an automatic pulsing mode to reduce of full valve travel or to a small portion. The ON pulsing cycle is
overshoot at the set point. configurable from 0.5 to 20 seconds in 0.5 second increments, and the
The following parameters may be easily set during the configuration of OFF pulsing cycle is configurable from 1.0 to 200 seconds in 1 second
the unit: increments. The 2-speed timer is especially effective where concerns of
• Proportional Band range from 1% to 100% (15% = Def) hydraulic shock exist.
• Dead Band range from ± 1% to proportional band (2% = Def) Control Station (CS)
• Polarity 20 mA = OPEN (default) or 20 mA = CLOSE The CS is a separate control station designed for the operation of
• Action on Loss of Command Signal Open, Close or Stop (CLOSE = Def) inaccessible actuators. It is available with LEDs, Remote/Local and
• Delay after stop 0–60 seconds (0 = default) Open/Close selector switches. The CS may be powered by the actuator
• Command Signal internal supply, provided wire resistance and other external loads do not
° 4–20 mA limit the available signal power presented to the Accutronix MX.
° Input impedance - 250 ohms
Isolation and Load Break Switches
• Repeatability The Modutronic is repeatable to within ±1%. Repeatability Isolation and Load Break Switches can be supplied for the incoming
is defined as encoder feedback position versus position command. 3-phase supply to the actuator. These may be coupled directly to the
Overall valve and actuator system accuracy depends on many factors, actuator for weatherproof (WP) applications only or supplied separately
including actuator gearing backlash and valve/actuator coupling for mounting by user. The enclosure is suitable for weatherproof or
tolerance, and therefore cannot be defined by this document. temporary submersion service. An explosion-proof (XP) isolation switch is
• Extrema Mode If the command signal represents a position of 0–2% also available for user mounting. It is suitable for mounting with all MX
OPEN (nominal 4.00–4.32 mA) or 98–100% OPEN (nominal actuators. Please contact factory for availability.
19.68–20.00 mA), then the MX will move the valve directly to that Negative Switching
position, without pulsing. When remote control systems require the negative pole of the circuit
• Positioning Frequency Suitable for a rate of 600 starts/hour for short supply to be switched to positive earth, an optional board is supplied.
periods, typical of process start-up. Typical process control of ≤ 100 Auxiliary Power Device (APD)
starts per hour. A solid-state motor reverser (SSMR) is available for The APD is designed such that, when power to the actuator is interrupted,
process rates > 600–1200 starts/hours. the control operations of the Accutronix MX continue without interruption.
Analog Position Transmitter (APT) It can supply continuous power for up to 24 hours, depending on options.
The APT is an internally powered, non-contacting valve position
transmitter. The isolated output signal is proportional to the position of the
valve and is available as 4–20 mA and/or 0–10 VDC.
The user may select the minimum signal to represent either the fully
OPEN or the fully CLOSE position of the valve during the setup procedure.
• Accuracy = 99% of full scale value (for Drive Sleeve Turns > 50)
• Non-Linearity = ± 1% of full scale value
• Impedance = 0–250 ohms (4–20 mA signal)
• Minimum external load = 2700 ohms (0–10 VDC signal)
Analog Torque Transmitter (ATT)
The ATT is internally powered and provides an electrically isolated output
signal of 4–20 mA and/or 0–10 VDC which is proportional to actuator
rated output torque.
• Accuracy = 99% of full scale value
• Non-Linearity = ± 1% of full scale value
• Impedance= 0–250 ohms (4–20 mA signal)
• Minimum external load = 2700 ohms (0–10 VDC signal)

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Fieldbus Protocols • Network

DDC-100 Control System ° Fully redundant and fault tolerant
MX actuators may be fitted with DDC-100 field units. The DDC-100 ° RS-485 electrical standard
system provides the ability to control up to 250 actuators over a single ° Modbus standard protocol
twisted-pair cable. The communication network is redundant and may be ° High speed up to 19.2 K baud communications
managed by many control room devices, DCS, PLC, etc. DDC-100 ° Loop or multi-drop architecture
enables a large amount of status data to be transmitted back to the • Wiring Diagram The wiring diagram for all standard DDC MX actuators
control room for use by plant operators and maintenance personnel. is shown on page 11.
DDC-100 Provides:
Foundation Fieldbus H1 Protocol
• Cost Reduction Multi-core cables are replaced with a single twisted pair
Accutronix MX actuators can be fitted with the FF-H1 field unit connected
cable producing significant savings in wire cost, installation and trouble-
to a Foundation Fieldbus H1 network. This device is certified for inter-
shooting connections. Additionally, control room I/O may be replaced by
operability by the Fieldbus Foundation and employs 2-wire technology.
a single RS-232/485 connection.
• The user layer in each device contains:
• Reduced “Down-Time” Information concerning the valve and actuator is
° One resource block
available over the DDC-100 network. Problems may be detected,
° One transducer block
analyzed, and corrected before they disable a process.
° Function blocks for (1) AI, (4) DI, (2) DO, (1) AO with multiple channels
• Proven Connectivity DDC-100 has been successfully interfaced to major
available for use with each block
DCS and PLC suppliers, including: Honeywell, Yokogawa, Foxboro,
• Network Specifications
Allen-Bradley, GE, Westinghouse, Modicon, Fisher and Siemens. Contact
° Point-to-point topology, bus with spurs topology, daisy chain topology,
the factory for further information.
tree topology, or a combination of these four topologies.
DDC-100 Specifications ° Fieldbus protocol IEC 1158-2, and ANSI/ISA-S50.02, Part 2-1992,
• Field Unit Fieldbus Standard for Use in Industrial Control Systems Part 2: Physical
° Open, Stop and Close commands Layer Specification and Service Definition
° ESD and “Go to position” commands ° High speed - up to 31.25 kbits/s communications
° Actuator status and alarm messages
• MX FF-H1 Device Specifications
° Torque output feedback
° Device descriptions are available on-line at www.fieldbus.org.
° User analog input feedback
• Wiring Diagram The wiring diagram for all standard Foundation Fieldbus
° Two high-level surge protected and isolated network communication
actuators is shown on page 11.
channels
° Configurable digital I/O PROFIBUS DP-V1 and PA
° Non-intrusive configuration through LCD and on-board switches Limitorque is the only electronic valve actuator manufacturer that provides
• Master Station (optional) the user with both Profibus options; the speed of PROFIBUS-DP V1 (up
° DCS interface RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 (Modbus protocol) to 1.5 MB/s) and Profibus PA, for loop-powered, IS applications. Profibus
° Multi-tasking OS-9 software platform is an international standard (EN 50170) and Accutronix MX actuators fitted
° LED Indicator for network status with PB DP-V1 & PA field unit device are immediately compliant with this
° RS-232/Modbus port for configuration, system diagnostics and fault standard and other PROFIBUS user organization certified devices.
indication
° Configurable bit map to DCS/PLC
° Redundant RS-485 network ports
° High-level surge protection on network ports to 1.5 Kv optical isolation
° Logging port for maintenance PC
° Hot-standby configurations available
° Ethernet port for web server
° HMI for easy configuration
° Software loaded into FLASH memory

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Monitoring and Diagnostic Facilities

Local Facilities
• LCD Displays The LCD displays an array of data Normal Display – STATUS OK confirms that the actuator is suitable for remote operation.
concerning the status of actuator components.
• Normal Display The normal display illustrates
current valve position and status.
The alarm functions (active alarms will be
toggled every 4 seconds) that may be displayed
include:
• Valve Jammed - Valve cannot start moving
• Lost Phase - One of three phases lost
50% OPEN
• Motor Overtemp - Thermistor range exceeded STATUS OK
• Overtorque - Torque exceeded in mid-travel
• Hardware Failure - Indication
• DDC off - DDC enabled, but “OFF”
• ESD Active - ESD signal active
• Inhibit Active - Inhibit signal present
• No analog signal - 4–20 mA signal absent (Mod
enabled, red selector switch in “REMOTE”) Normal Display/Alarm Condition – If the actuator is not suitable for remote operation, the
• DDC comm loss - DDC enabled, signal absent appropriate alarm will be shown.
Diagnostics
• Standard Diagnostic Screens Diagnostic
screens may be accessed quickly through the
Setup dialogue. These screens provide detailed
data of actuator status. Included are:
° Hardware status of electronic components such
as thermistor, encoder, power board, DDC
50% OPEN
network board, I/O board, DIGIN & ANIN MOTOR OVERTEMP
° Motor phase rotation, winding temperature
° Power Supply maximum and minimum voltage,
frequency (firmware versions 6/12.00 to 9/03.25,
frequency reading is a drone @ 47 Hz)
° Identification tag number, serial number, order
number, software revision
Diagnostic Display informs user of failed hardware.
° Torque Profile record of the REFERENCE and the
LAST reading of the breakout, peak running and
ending torques, in both the open and close
directions
° Operation Log actuator turns, contactor
operations, motor run-time, stroke time, manual
operations
° View Control Compartment Temperature ENCODER
(FAULT) NEXT?

Typical Display

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Remote Facilities Optional Alarm Status Contacts (AR1, AR2, AR3)

Actuator Status Contacts (AS1, AS2, AS3, AS4) As an option, three additional, non-latched status contacts may be included.
Four latched contacts provide remote feedback of actuator status. Each These may be configured in an identical manner to the AS contacts.
contact may be individually configured for normally open, normally closed, Default configuration is:
or blinker operation and provide feedback of one of the functions listed • AR1 - Closed contact when motor over temperature
below. • AR2 - Closed contact when remote selected
• Closed • Motor Overtemp • AR3 - Closed contact when overtorque
• Closing • Overtorque The contacts are rated 5.0 A at 250 VAC, 30 VDC for AR1 & AR2, and
• Mid-Travel • Open Torque Switch 5.0 A at 125 VAC, 30 VDC for AR3.
• Opening • Close Torque Switch Exact End Position Indication
• Open • ESD Signal On torque-seated valves, the end-of-travel indication switch trips when the
• Stopped • Open Inhibit torque limit is exceeded at the end of travel — not at the calibrated posi-
• Valve Moving • Close Inhibit tion limit. This ensures that remote, self-latched signals will not be
• Local Selected • Lost Phase disconnected prematurely, and that the valve will be tightly seated.
• Local STOP/OFF • No analog signal
• Manual Operation • Hardware failure Auxiliary Power Supply
• Valve Jammed • DDC Controlled If the main 3-phase power supply is not available during the configuration
• Remote Selected of the actuator, connect a 24 VDC, 1 A power source to the auxiliary input
terminals shown in the wiring diagram on the following pages. Power
Default settings are: supply will draw up to .5 A.
• AS1 - Normally closed contact at valve fully CLOSE
• AS2 - Normally closed contact at valve fully OPEN Auxiliary Power Device - see page 5 for description of conduit mount
• AS3 - Normally open contact at valve fully CLOSE device for 24 VDC power.
• AS4 - Normally open contact at valve fully OPEN
The contacts are rated for 5.0 A at 125 VAC (250 VAC - Cenelec), 30 VDC Isolated Commons
(resistive) and 2.0 A (inductive) respectively. The Accutronix MX can be ordered with isolated commons for control
Monitor Relay functions. Please consult with the factory for availability.
The monitor relay provides immediate indication of problems that prevent
remote valve operation. It has a normally open contact and a normally
closed contact (1 x SPDT contact) and is energized when the 3-phase
supply is present and the actuator is in a normal/healthy state.
The relay will de-energize if any of the following events occur:
• Loss of one or more phases of the 3-phase power supply
• Loss of internal control supply
• Jammed valve detected
• Motor overtemp is active (unless thermostat is configured to OFF)
• Selector switch is in “Local” mode
• Selector switch is in “Stop” position
During configuration, the following parameters may be added to the NOTE: Maximum External Load, Terminals 11 & 12 only.
monitor relay function: Intended for high impendence digital sensing circuits only.
• Overtorque Not intended for driving loads such as contactors, relays and lights.
• Inhibit signal active CAUTION: User supplied digital output modules can supply signals that
• ESD signal active exhibit excessive leakage current (> 1 mA). Such devices can adversely
The monitor relay resets when the faulty state is rectified. The contacts affect actuator performance. Please refer to device specifications for
are rated for 5.0 A at 250 VAC, 30 VDC (resistive) and 2.0 A (inductive). leakage current range.
Alternatively, a relay output module can be used in place of a digital output
module to reduce excess leakage current.

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Standard Wiring Diagram

Circuit shown with valve in fully closed position and power off.

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Optional Features Wiring Diagrams

ALARM FEEDBACK
ALARM RELAYS THE ALARM CONTACTS (AR) MAY BE CONFIGURED FOR ANY FUNCTION
35 SHOWN ON PAGE 9, AND MAY BE INDIVIDUALLY CONFIGURED AS NORMALLY
MOTOR OPEN, NORMALLY CLOSED OR BLINKER NON-LATCHING CONTACTS.
AR1
OVERTEMP 36
CONTACT RATINGS:
AR-2,3 - 5.0 AMPS AT 250 VAC, 30 VDC
44
AR- 1 - 5.0 AMPS AT 125 VAC, 30 VDC
REMOTE
AR2
SELECTED 34 EXTERNAL LOAD — APT & ATT
4-20 mA SIGNAL - 700 ohms MAXIMUM
33 0-10 VDC SIGNAL - 2700 ohms MINIMUM
OVERTORQUE AR3 MODUTRONIC
20 COMMAND SIGNAL = 4-20 mA
INPUT IMPEDANCE = 250 ohms
INPUT CAPACITANCE = 0.1
F ±30%
NOTE:
ACTUATORS ARE SHIPPED WITH
DEFAULT SETTINGS AS SHOWN ON THE DIAGRAM,
UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED.

ANALOG POSITION TRANSMITTER OPTIONS

4-20 mA OUTPUT 46
APT 0-10 VDC OUTPUT 47 R R
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ATT 0-10 VDC OUTPUT 48 -0004-3
COMMON - Ve 49
-0005-3

-0006-3

-0007-3

-0008-3

-0009-3
MODUTRONIC -0010-3

+Ve ANALOG INPUT 1 39

-0011-3
-Ve ANALOG INPUT 1 28 -0012-3
STANDARD SIGNAL 4-20 mA
-0013-3
NOTE: 2-WIRE CONTROL IS DISABLED -0014-3
ON ACTUATORS FITTED WITH
MODUTRONIC OPTION. -0015-3

-0016-3

-0019-3
INTERPOSING RELAYS —
POSITIVE EARTH -0020-3
5
CLOSE -0021-3
6 48 VDC-
STOP
7 -0022-3
OPEN
CONTROL COMMON 8 48 VDC- -0023-3

INTERPOSING RELAYS WITH COIL AVAILABLE

FOR USER CONNECTION. INPUTS POLARITY SENSITIVE.
VOLTAGE THRESHOLDS.
PICKUP VOLTAGE: 36 VDC
DROP OUT VOLTAGE: 2.4 VDC
NOMINAL COIL CURRENT: 12 mA

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DDC–100 & Foundation Fieldbus Network Wiring Diagrams

Circuit shown with valve in fully closed position and power off.

TRANSFORMER TAPPING OPTIONS

TYPE TAPPING TYPE TAPPING

PE
L1 3-PHASE A 220 V B 115 V
L2 SUPPLY 380 V 220 V
L3 415 V 525 V
460 V 575 V
CLOSE 5
STOP 6 FUSES
OPEN 7
FSI (PRIMARY) - 1.0 A, 600 V, FAST ACTING
MOTOR REVERSING FS2 (PRIMARY) - 1.0 A, 600 V, FAST ACTING
CONTACTOR REMOTE DIG COM #1-Ve 8
FS3 (SECONDARY) - 100 mA (6 DC, 0.1 A, 250 V)
INPUTS
CLOSE INHIBIT/INTERLOCK 9 NOTE:
OPEN INHIBIT/INTERLOCK 10 FS3 PROTECTS MX 110 VAC OUTPUT AGAINST A FAULT
IN THE USER WIRING. 3-PHASE SUPPLY MUST BE ±10%
DIG COM #2-Ve 51
OF ACTUATOR NAME PLATE RATING.
FS1 FS2
AUXILIARY INPUT
E.S.D 21 BACK-UP 24 VDC UPS POWER MAY BE CONNECTED TO
DIG COM #3-Ve 52 TERMINALS 37 & 38. MAXIMUM CURRENT DRAW IS 1
AMP. THIS POWERS ALL CONTROLS FOR LOCAL
INDICATION AND CONFIGURATION. DDC-100 BOARD
0 VAC 11 WILL BE POWERED IF SUPPLIED. ANALOG OUTPUT
AND ALARM RELAYS SUPPLIED WILL BE POWERED
110 VAC 12 FOR UNITS MANUFACTURED SUBSEQUENT TO 01/2003.
24 VDC +Ve 13 REVERSING CONTACTOR WILL NOT BE POWERED. CUSTOMER
FS3
0 VDC 14 SHOULD SUPPLY EXTERNAL FUSE AS REQUIRED BY LOCAL
CODES.
CONTROL SUPPLY

24 VDC +Ve 38
MAXIMUM EXTERNAL LOAD
TERMINALS 13 & 14 (24 VDC) - 5 W MAX. EXT. LOAD
0VDC 37 TERMINALS 11 & 12 (110 VAC) - 0 W MAX. EXT. LOAD
AUXILIARY INPUT SEE NOTE & CAUTION ON PAGE 8.
REMOTE INPUTS SIGNAL THRESHOLD
STATUS FEEDBACK MINIMUM “ON” 17 VDC/VAC
OUTPUT SWITCHES MINIMUM “OFF” 5.0 VDC/VAC
LIMIGARD 1 MAX LOAD - 10 mA / 110 VAC
AS1 - 2 mA / 24 VDC
“CLOSE”
POSITION 2
CLOSE, STOP, OPEN MAY BE CONFIGURED
AS DDC OR FF MONITORED “USER INPUTS”
3 CONTROL SIGNAL DURATION
“OPEN” AS2 REQUIRED CONTROL SIGNAL DURATION = 250–350 ms
POSITION 4
STATUS FEEDBACK
31 THE ACTUATOR STATUS CONTACTS (AS) MAY
BE INDIVIDUALLY CONFIGURED AS NORMALLY
“CLOSE” AS3
OPEN OR NORMALLY CLOSED LATCHED CONTACTS
POSITION TORQUE POSITION 32
SENSOR SENSOR OR AS BLINKER CONTACTS TO INDICATE ONE OF THE
FUNCTIONS SHOWN ON PAGE 8.
42
“OPEN” AS4 NOTE:
POSITION 43
ACTUATORS ARE NORMALLY SHIPPED
WITH DEFAULT SETTINGS AS SHOWN ON
THE DIAGRAM AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH
THE CONTACT DEVELOPMENT BELOW.
17
SHOWN
WITH
POWER 18
0% OPEN
SUPPLY DDC-100 NETWORK BOARD FOUNDATION FIELDBUS
STATUS OK (YES) IEC 61158-2
REMOTE OPEN OFF
19
S MONITOR RELAY
T SURGE PROTECTION SURGE
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P 30
NETWORK DATA-A1* FF1 (–)
LOCAL CLOSE +Ve ANALOG INPUT 2 40 15
(NO)
-Ve ANALOG INPUT 2 28 NETWORK DATA-A1 FF2 (+)
16
L im ANALOG INPUT 2
itor q ue NETWORK DATA-A2* FF1 (–)
29
NETWORK DATA-A2 FF2 (+)
41
CONTROL PANEL

DIGITAL OUTPUTS EXACT END POSITION INDICATION ANALOG INPUT

THE DIGITAL OUTPUTS (AS) MAY BE INDIVIDUALLY CON- ON TORQUE-SEATED VALVES, THE LCD AND “AS” CON- STANDARD SIGNAL 4-20 mA
FIGURED AS OPEN OR CLOSE LATCHED, OR AS BLINKER TACTS CONFIGURED AS END-OF-TRAVEL LIMITS AUTO- INPUT IMPEDANCE = 250 OHMS
CONTACTS. AS-1,2,3,4 MAY ALSO BE “DDC CON- MATICALLY PROVIDE EXACT END POSITION INDICATION. INPUT CAPACITANCE = 0.1
F ±30%
TROLLED” FROM MASTER STATION. 99% ACCURACY
FOUNDATION FIELDBUS - TERMINALS 29 & 41 ARE
CONFIGURABLE SCALING
CONTACT RATINGS REDUNDANT AND MAY BE USED FOR DAISY CHAIN
AS-1,2,3,4 - 5.0 AMPS AT 125 VAC (250 VAC -Cenelec), 30 CONFIGURATION.
VDC MONITOR RELAY 5.0 AMPS AT 250 VAC, 30 VDC

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DDC–100 and Foundation Fieldbus Optional Features Wiring Diagrams

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Remote Wiring Connections

2-WIRE 3-WIRE 4-WIRE INHIBIT ESD

Configurable during SETUP to Configurable during SETUP to OPEN/STOP/CLOSE Configurable during SETUP to Configurable during SETUP
give either: give either: push-and-release (maintained) give interlock/inhibit on a to give following modes of
• Contact closed-Valve OPENS mode with mid-travel reversal maintained open or close ACTIONS on receipt of a
• OPEN/CLOSE push-to-run
and mid-travel STOP contact maintained ESD signal:
• Contact opened-Valve CLOSES (inching) mode CLOSED/OPEN/STOP/IGNORED
OR: OR:
• Contact closed-Valve CLOSES • OPEN/CLOSE push-and
• Contact opened-Valve OPENS release (maintained) mode
with mid-travel reversal
(stop before reverse)

EXTERNAL
SUPPLY 5 5 9
24 TO 110
VOLT 7 6 10
AC/DC
7 7 21

8 8 8 51 8

0V 24-110 V 0V 24-110 V 0V 24-110 V 0V 24-110 V 0V 24-110 V

AC/DC AC/DC AC/DC AC/DC AC/DC AC/DC AC/DC AC/DC AC/DC AC/DC

INTERNAL
5 5 9
SUPPLY 7
110 VAC 6 10
12
7 7 21

12 12 12 12
8
8 8 51 8

11 11 11 11 11

INTERNAL
SUPPLY 7 5 5 9
24 VDC
6 10
13
7 7 21

8 13 13 13 13

8 8 51 8
14
14 14 14 14

LIMIGARD 10
EXTERNAL
7
WIRING
9

21

TERMINAL CLOSE 5 0 VAC 11 OPEN INHIBIT 10

POINT
FUNCTION STOP 6 110 VAC 12 CLOSE INHIBIT 9

OPEN 7 +24 VDC 13 ESD 21

CONTROL COMMON 8 0 VDC 14 EXTERNAL SUPPLY

THE INTERNAL CONTROL SUPPLY SELECTED FOR 2, 3 OR 4-WAY CONTROL CONNECTIONS MAY BE DIFFERENT THAN THE ONE SELECTED FOR INHIBIT/ESD SIGNAL. IF DIFFERENT
SUPPLY VOLTAGES (24 VDC OR 110 VAC) ARE SELECTED, ENSURE THAT THE POLARITIES AND COMMONS ARE CORRECT.

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Network Protocol Connections • Belden 9841 Specifications

Network Wiring – DDC-Modbus Total Cable Length between repeaters or nodes with repeaters:
• Belden 3105A Specifications ° @ 9.6 kbps: 6560 ft. (2 km)
Total Cable Length between repeaters or nodes with repeaters: ° @ 19.2 kbps: 3.3 k ft. (1 km)
° @ 9.6 kbps: 11.5 k ft. (3.5 km) Key Specifications
° @ 19.2 kbps: 5.75 k ft. (1.7 km) ° Resistance/1000 ft. = 24 AWG (7 x 32)
• Belden 3074F Specifications 24 ohms each conductor (48 ohms for the pair)
Total Cable Length between repeaters or nodes with repeaters: ° Capacitance/ft. = 12.8 pF (conductor-to-conductor)
° @ 9.6 kbps: 15 k ft: 15 k ft. (4.5 km) ° Capacitance/ft. = 23 pF (conductor-to-shield)
° @ 19.2 kbps: 7.5 k ft. (2.2 km) Key Specifications
Key Specifications ° Resistance/1000 ft. = 22 AWG (7 x 30) 14.7 ohms each conductor
° Resistance/1000 ft. = 18 AWG (7x26) 6.92 ohms each conductor (29.4 ohms for the pair)
(13.84 ohms for the pair) ° Capacitance/ft. = 11.0 pF (conductor-to-conductor)
° Capacitance/ft. = 14 pF (conductor-to-conductor) ° Capacitance/ft. = 20.0 pF (conductor-to-shield)
° Capacitance/ft. = 14 pF (conductor-to-shield)

Typical Modbus Network Wiring Diagrams – Single Loop

MOV-2 MOV-1

A1 A1
16 A2 16 A2
41 41
A1* 15 A1* 15
A2*
Shield 29 A2* Shield 29
30 30
N/C N/C

Network Controller

•
•
•
MOV-250
COMM2
RS232/485
Converter

RS485 Data

RS232
Data*

A2 41 A1
16
A2* A1*
29 15 COMM3
N/C 30
Shield
RS232
RS232/485
Converter

RS485 Data

Data*

Legend Notes
MOV–Motor Operated Valve • Correct polarity for field unit and mas-
A1–Data Channel 1 ter station connection is necessary for
A1*–Data Channel 1 proper operation.
A2–Data Channel 1 • The connections shown are typical.
A2*–Data Channel 1 The number of MOVs will vary up to a
N/C–NO Connection maximum of 250.
–Shielded cable • The ground connection should be a
ground rod or ground grid.

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Network Protocol Connections Additional features and benefits are:

Limitorque’s FOUNDATION fieldbus field unit conforms to open fieldbus ° Reduces cost of wiring and installation – existing wiring and multi-drop
standard IEC 61158. It is suitable for use on the H1 highway and uses a connections can be used.
twisted-pair cable for connection to the highway. ° Interoperable devices – devices from different suppliers can communi-
The MX FF field unit fits in the actuator in the sealed electrical housing. cate with one another on the same network.
All adjustments to the MX FF settings may be made over the A typical MX FF system is shown in Figure 1.1.
FOUNDATION fieldbus data highway using a network configuration tool. For Fieldbus technology and cabling information, refer to the
The MX FF unit may command its actuator to open, stop, close, move following documents:
to a set position, or perform an emergency shutdown operation. ° FOUNDATION Fieldbus Wiring and Installation 31.25 kbits/s,
Commands to the unit come over the network from the host system, Voltage Mode, Wire Medium AG-140
which may be a Personal Computer (PC), Distributed Control System ° FOUNDATION Fieldbus Technical Overview, FD-043
(DCS), Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), or some other ° Relcom Inc. Fieldbus Wiring Design and Installation Guide
microprocessor-based device. Commands may also be generated in ° ANSI/ISA-S50.02, Part 2-1992, Fieldbus Standard for Use in
another network actuator or device and transmitted over fieldbus using Industrial Control Systems Part 2: Physical Layer Specification and
peer-to-peer, publisher/subscriber communication. Service Definition
A fieldbus device is an intelligent device within the actuator that can ° FOUNDATION Fieldbus FF-890 and FF-891, FOUNDATION Specification,
send multiple variables to the control system over a high-resolution and Function Block Application Process, Part 1 and 2.
distortion free digital communication network. The device provides
control and self-test capabilities, which allow abnormal conditions to be Reference can be made to the following books:
easily and immediately identified before an unplanned shutdown. ° Fieldbuses for Process Control: Engineering, Operation, and
Maintenance. ISBN 1-55617-760-7.
Network Wiring – Foundation Fieldbus
• Belden 3076F Specifications
Key Specifications - 18 AWG
° Capacitance/ft < 5 pF (conductor-to-conductor)
Figure 1.1 – Typical FOUNDATION Fieldbus System with a DCS Host
° Capacitance/ft < 5 pF (conductor-to-shield)
Distributed Control ° Nominal Impedence (ohms) – 100.0
System (Host)

Control Highway

Fieldbus
Interface

Terminator

Fieldbus Network Terminator

MXFF MXFF MXFF MXFF

Actuator Actuator Actuator Actuator

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Network Protocol Connections The PROFIBUS DP cable is a shielded twisted pair cable.
Network Wiring – Profibus DP In general, there are two different types of cables available. The
PROFIBUS is based on RS 485 communication. The standard most commonly used cable has solid wire for the PROFIBUS line.
EN 50170 specifies the cable for use with PROFIBUS DP. When there is a need for more flexiblity (bending) and higher environ-
The following specifications need to be fulfilled by the PROFIBUS cable: mental resistance, a cable with stranded wire for the PROFIBUS line
and special jackets shall be used.
Parameter Type – PROFIBUS DP Limitorque recommends the use of:
Impedance 135 to 165 ohm/3 to 20 MHz • Belden 3079A Specifications, 22 AWG, shielded,
Capacity < 30 pF/m solid two conductor
Resistance < 110 ohm/km Key Specifications
Wire gauge > 0.64 mm ° Capacitance/ft = 8.5 pF
Conductor area > 0.34 mm2 ° Nominal Impedance (ohms) – 150.0
Network Wiring - Profibus PA
Please refer to IEC 61158 & ANSI/ISA S.50.02 Part 2-1992 for
network wiring guidelines.

Figure 1.1 – Typical PROFIBUS System with a DCS Host

Distributed Control
System (Host)

Control Highway

Profibus DP
Interface

Terminator

Profibus DP Network Terminator

PB PB PB PB

Actuator Actuator Actuator Actuator

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Actuator Configuration Default Configuration

Non-Intrusive Local Configuration Unless otherwise specified, Accutronix actuators will be shipped with
Accutronix actuators may be configured without removing any covers, the following configuration, which becomes effective after limits are set:
or using special tools. Configuration is accomplished through the use • Open stop by limit
of the LCD and the local control switches mounted on the Control • Close stop by limit
Panel. Settings that can be initiated or changed include: • Maintained local controls
• Limit switch trip positions • Clockwise to close
• Torque output levels • ESD-Close valve by a closed contact
• Direction of rotation • Inhibits enabled
• Action on ESD • Remote control - 3-wire maintained
• External inhibits • Password - 100
• Remote control operating mode Modutronic Option (if installed)
• Motor thermostat action • Proportional band - 15%
• Stop valve on torque or position • Deadband ± 2%
• All optional features (Modutronic, DDC, FF H1, PB-DPV1, PB-PA, • Polarity - 20 mA = Open
Timers, APT, etc.) • Action on loss of signal - Close

To configure

1 Place selector switch in

“STOP.” The LCD display will
0% OPEN
STATUS OK (YES)
read “% OPEN” and “STATUS
REMOTE OPEN
OK.” Operate the selector
S
T
O
P
switch to the (YES)
LOCAL CLOSE (NO)(YES) positions. The
(NO)
message “SETUP?” will be
L im
it o r q u e displayed for 10 seconds.
Answer “YES” to enter setup
routine.

2 All parameters may be con-

50% CLOSED
figured by answering “YES”/
TORQUE VALVE (YES)
REMOTE OPEN “NO” questions. For example,
S
T
O
entering a “NO” response to
P
this screen will change the
LOCAL CLOSE
(NO)
displayed torque value. Select
L im
it o r q u e “YES” when the desired value
is displayed.

Configuration screens are displayed in English. Optional languages

such as Spanish, French, German, Italian and Portuguese are also
available.
A 3-digit numeric password is included as part of the initial setup
procedure to prevent unauthorized changing of the configured parame-
ters. If the password is entered incorrectly, settings may be viewed,
but not changed. The default value for the password is 100.

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Limitorque Limitorque India, Ltd.

5114 Woodall Road, P.O. Box 11318 302, Mansarovar
Lynchburg, VA 24506-1318 90 Nehru Place
Phone: 434-528-4400 New Delhi - 110019
Facsimile: 434-845-9736 India
http://www.limitorque.com Phone: 91-11-6431-748
Facsimile: 91-11-6432-749
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Newbury 14 Dalmore Drive
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England Australia
Phone: 44-1-635-46999 Phone: 613-9729-2633
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Asahi-Seimei Bldg. 4th Floor 12, Tuas Avenue 20
1-11-11 Kita-Saiwai, Nishi-Ku Singapore 638824
Yokohama-Shi, (220-0004) Phone: 65-6868-4628
Japan Facsimile: 65-6862-4940
Phone: 81-45-326-2065
Facsimile: 81-45-320-5962

Data Highway Plus® is a registered trademark of Allen Bradley Company.

Modbus® is a registered trademark of AEG Modicon, Inc.
Belden® is a registered trademark of Belden, a division of Cooper Industries, Inc.
IBM-PC® is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.

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