EB 8340 EN

Translation of original instructions

Type 3274 Electrohydraulic Actuator

Edition October 2016

Note on these mounting and operating instructions

These mounting and operating instructions assist you in mounting and operating the device
safely. The instructions are binding for handling SAMSON devices.
ÎÎ For the safe and proper use of these instructions, read them carefully and keep them for
later reference.
ÎÎ If you have any questions about these instructions, contact SAMSON‘s After-sales Service
Department (aftersalesservice@[Link]).

The mounting and operating instructions for the devices are included in
the scope of delivery. The latest documentation is available on our website
at [Link] > Service & Support > Downloads > Documentation.

Definition of signal words

! DANGER ! NOTICE
Hazardous situations which, if not avoided, Property damage message or malfunction
will result in death or serious injury

Note
! WARNING Additional information
Hazardous situations which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury
Tip
Recommended action

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 Contents

1 General safety instructions..............................................................................4

2 Technical data................................................................................................5
3 Design and principle of operation...................................................................7
3.1 Versions.........................................................................................................7
3.2 Principle of operation......................................................................................8
3.3 Accessories....................................................................................................8
3.3.1 Positioner.....................................................................................................10
3.3.2 Position transmitter........................................................................................10
3.3.3 Resistance transmitters...................................................................................10
3.3.4 Mechanical limit contacts...............................................................................10
3.3.5 Priority circuit...............................................................................................10
3.3.6 Heating........................................................................................................10
4 Installation...................................................................................................11
4.1 Mounting position.........................................................................................11
4.2 Assembling valve and actuator......................................................................12
5 Electrical connections....................................................................................14
6 Manual operation of actuator.......................................................................18
6.1 Version with electric override.........................................................................18
6.2 Version with mechanical override...................................................................20
7 Operation....................................................................................................21
7.1 Positioners....................................................................................................21
7.1.1 SW1: Priority circuit......................................................................................22
7.1.2 SW2: Direction of action...............................................................................22
7.1.3 SW3/SW4: Position feedback signal..............................................................22
7.1.4 Calibrating the positioner for direction of action increasing/increasing (>>) or in-
creasing/decreasing (<>)..............................................................................23
7.1.5 Using the positioner as a position transmitter...................................................25
7.2 Calibrating the position transmitter.................................................................26
7.3 Adjusting the resistance transmitters...............................................................27
7.4 Adjusting the limit contacts............................................................................28
8 Dimensions in mm........................................................................................29
8.1 Actuator with mechanical override.................................................................29
8.2 Actuator with electric override........................................................................30

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General safety instructions

1 General safety instructions

For your own safety, follow these instructions concerning the mounting, start-up, and opera-
tion of the device:
−− The device is to be mounted, started up or operated only by trained and experienced
personnel familiar with the product. According to these mounting and operating
instructions, trained personnel refers to individuals who are able to judge the work they
are assigned to and recognize possible dangers due to their specialized training, their
knowledge and experience as well as their knowledge of the applicable standards.
−− Any hazards that could be caused in the valve by the process medium and the operating
pressure or by moving parts are to be prevented by taking appropriate precautions.
−− The device is designed for use in low voltage installations. For wiring and maintenance,
you are required to observe the relevant safety regulations. Only use protective equip-
ment that can be protected against unintentional reconnection of the power supply.
−− Before wiring the actuator, disconnect it from the power supply.
To avoid damage to any equipment, the following also applies:
−− Proper shipping and storage are assumed.

Note
Devices with a CE marking fulfill the requirements of the Directive 2014/35/EU and the
Directive 2014/30/EU. The EU declaration of conformity is included at the end of these
instructions.

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 Technical data

2 Technical data
Actuator Type 3274 -11 -12 -13 -14 -15 -16 -17 -18 -21 -22 -23
Manual override Electric Mechanical Electric
Fail-safe action Without Without With
Direction of action: stem
– – •
retracts
Direction of action: stem
– – • •
extends
Rated travel 15 or 30 mm
Transit time for rated travel 60 s with 15 mm travel · 120 s with 30 mm travel
Faster motor 1): 30 s with 15 mm travel · 60 s with 30 mm travel
Stroking speed [mm/s] 0.25; faster motor 1): 0.5
Stroking speed for fail-safe action [mm/s]
Standard 1 1 1.3
— —
Optional 3.3 3.3 5
Weight 12 kg 15 kg 12 kg
Power supply 230 V, 110 V and 24 V, 50 or 60 Hz (±10 %)
Power consumption with 24 V, 110 V, 230 V/50 Hz: 90 VA
power supply 24 V, 110 V, 230 V/60 Hz: 110 VA
110 V, 230 V/50 Hz with faster motor: 150 VA
110 V, 230 V/60 Hz with faster motor: 185 VA
Positioner: 3 VA
Permissible ambient –10 to +60 °C
temperature 2) Extended range (with heating resistor): –40 to +60 °C
Perm. storage temperature –25 to +70 °C
Degree of protection IP 65 according to EN 60529
Electromagnetic
According to EN 61326-1, EN 61000-6-2, EN 61000-6-3
compatibility

Compliance ·

Thrust in N

Travel: Retracts 2100 500 4300 500 2100 500 4300 500 2100 1800 500
15 mm Extends 2000 3400 4300 7700 2000 3400 4300 7700 2000 2300 3400

Travel: Retracts 2100 500 4300 500 2100 500 4300 500 2100 1800 500
30 mm Extends 1800 3000 4300 7300 1800 3000 4300 7300 1800 2100 3000
1) Not for actuators with 24 V power supply
2) To ensure that the heating can be activated below –10 °C, the power supply must be applied to the actuator
continuously (at least two hours before start-up in temperatures within the specified range).

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Technical data

Accessories
Positioner Same power supply as actuator
Input signal 0/4 to 20 mA, (Ri = 50 Ω) · 0/2 to 10 V DC (Ri = 10 Ω)
Zero shift 0 to 100 %
Change of range 30 to 100 %
Position feedback 0/4 to 20 mA, RB ≤ 200 Ω · 0/2 to 10 V DC, RB ≤ 2 kΩ
Hysteresis Approx. 3 %
Resistance transmitters 0 to 1000 Ω, 0 to 200 Ω, 0 to 100 Ω, 0 to 275 Ω, 0 to 138 Ω;
(useable range approx. 80 % of nominal value) perm. load 0.5 W
Mechanical limit contacts Maximum three separately adjustable changeover switches, max. 250 V AC, 5 A
Inductive limit contacts SJ2-N proximity switch (NC contact only)
Control circuit Values corresponding to isolating switch amplifier used
Heating Approx. 45 W · ON: < –10 °C, OFF: > 0 °C through installed thermostats
Materials
Housing and cover Die-cast aluminum
Cylinder Hydraulic cylinder tube
Piston Steel/NBR combination
Piston rod C45, hard chrome-plated
Actuator stem 1.4104
Hydraulic oil Special HLP, silicone-free

Fine-wire fuses (see page 14)

ÎÎ Contact SAMSON's After-sales Service department (aftersalesservice@[Link]) if you
require them.
Actuators with 120 s transit time at 30 mm travel
Power supply Type of fine-wire fuse
230 V, 50/60 Hz T1L (1 A slow-acting)
Actuators with 60 s transit time at 30 mm travel (with faster motor)
Power supply Type of fine-wire fuse
230 V, 50/60 Hz T1.25 (1.25 A slow-acting)
110 V, 50/60 Hz T1.25 (1.25 A slow-acting)
24 V, 50/60 Hz T6.3 (6.3 A slow-acting)

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 Design and principle of operation

3 Design and principle of oper- With mechanical override:

ation Mechanical override implemented using an
Allen key (width across flats 24 mm) at the
The electrohydraulic actuator is used to posi- additional gear housing
tion Series 240, 250, and 280 Control
−− Type 3274-15
Valves.
−− Type 3274-16
The actuator is fastened to the valve bonnet
with a ring nut. The actuator and plug stems −− Type 3274-17
are fastened together by a stem connector. −− Type 3274-18
The actuator mainly consists of the actuator
Versions with fail-safe action and with
housing, motor with oil pump, and cylinder
electric override:
housing with piston.
−− Type 3274-21
Pilot valves regulate the flow of oil to and
from the piston. The actuator is equipped −− Type 3274-22
with compression springs which determine −− Type 3274-23
the positioning forces. Actuator versions with
spring mechanism also serve to move valve
to the fail-safe position "actuator stem re-
tracts" or "actuator stem extends" in the Testing according to DIN EN 14597
event of a power supply failure. The Type 3274-21 and Type 3274-23 Actu-
ators are tested by the German technical
3.1 Versions surveillance association (TÜV) according to
The following versions (see technical data on DIN EN 14597 in combination with various
page 5 for details) are available: SAMSON valves (registration number on re-
quest).
With electric override:
Manual override with two pushbuttons
−− Type 3274-11
−− Type 3274-12
−− Type 3274-13
−− Type 3274-14

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Design and principle of operation

3.2 Principle of operation power supply is interrupted, reducing the

pressure on the cylinder chamber. The spring
ÎÎ Refer to Fig. 1 assembly moves the valve plug to the fail-
The pressure-tight actuator housing (1), safe position. The direction of action (actua-
which also serves as the oil reservoir, con- tor stem extends or retracts) depends on how
tains the cylinder housing (2), cylinder (5.1) the springs are arranged in the actuator.
and piston (5.2), motor (6.1), pump (6.2),
and solenoid pilot valves (6.4). ! NOTICE
The oil pump (6.2) driven by the motor (6.1) Risk of actuator damage through opening
feeds compressed oil to the corresponding the device.
cylinder chamber over the check valve (6.3) Do not remove the housing cover.
and pilot valve (6.4). The solenoid valves are
closed in the de-energized state and open
when a controller output signal is applied. 3.3 Accessories
When an end position is reached or when
The actuator can be fitted with a various
the thrust is too high due to external forces,
combination of accessories.
the motor is switched off.
Depending on the version, the actuators Table 1:  Combination of accessories
have no compression springs or are Accessories
equipped with one or two compression Positioner ••
springs (5.7, 5.8). The motor in Types 3274-
Position transmitter ••
11, -12, -15, -16 as well as -21 to -23 can
Resistance transmitter 1 1) ••••••••
only move the stem in one direction. The
stem is moved by spring force in the other Resistance transmitter 2 ••••••
direction. Mechanical limit contact 1 ••

Actuators with electric override have two Mechanical limit contact 2 • • • • •

pushbuttons to extend or retract the actuator Mechanical limit contact 3 • • • • •
stem. Inductive limit contact 1 • • • • •
The actuators with mechanical override have Inductive limit contact 2 • • • • •
an additional gear housing. An Allen key
All accessories are housed in the terminal
must be inserted to activate the override
box (3). To control switching and indicating
function. In combination with a release but-
components, the travel of the actuator stem,
ton on the top of the actuator housing, the
which is picked up at the shaft, is converted
actuator stem can be extended or retracted.
into a rotary motion by a rack-and-pinion
Versions with fail-safe action have a gear. Accessories can be retrofitted. Table 1
spring-return mechanism and an additional on page 22 shows the maximum amount
safety solenoid valve which opens when the of accessories that can be fitted.

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6.4

3 6.3

6.2

6.1
5.2

5.1

5.7

5.4
5.8

1 Actuator housing with oil reservoir

2 Cylinder housing
3 Terminal box
5.1 Cylinder
5.6 5.2 Piston
5.4 Stem connector
5.6 Actuator stem
5.7 Compression spring
5.8 Compression spring
6.1 Motor
6.2 Gear pump
6.3 Check valve
6.4 Pilot valve

Fig. 1: Functional diagram

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Design and principle of operation

3.3.1 Positioner 3.3.5 Priority circuit

The positioner compares the 0/4 to 20 mA The version with positioner is fitted with a
or 0/2 to 10 V control signal issued by the priority circuit which is activated at terminals
controller with the position of a potentiome- 82 and 83 (see section 7.1.1).
ter which is proportional to the travel. This
results in an output signal of 0/4 to 20 mA 3.3.6 Heating
or 0/2 to 10 V.
For low ambient temperatures, the actuator
can be delivered with heating with two heat-
3.3.2 Position transmitter ing resistors in the oil reservoir. The heating
In the version with three-step control, a po- is activated by thermostats when the oil tem-
tentiometer (0 to 1000 Ω) is used to issue a perature falls below –10 °C and deactivated
0/4 to 20 mA or 0/2 to 10 V output signal, again when the oil reaches a temperature of
which is proportional to the travel. 0 °C. It is connected internally to the power
supply and cannot be retrofitted.
3.3.3 Resistance transmitters
Note
An actuator can be equipped with two resis-
To ensure that the heating can be activated
tance transmitters. A segment gear is driven
at temperatures below 0 °C, the power sup-
by a shaft. An easily adjustable transmission
ply must be applied to the actuator continu-
mechanism including a twin pinion ensures
ously (at least two hours before start-up in
that the angle of rotation remains the same
temperatures within the specified range).
for rated travels of 15 and 30 mm.

3.3.4 Mechanical limit con-

tacts
The actuators can be fitted with a maximum
of three mechanical changeover switches,
which are actuated by continuously adjust-
able cam disks. The motor is switched off by
force-dependent fixed switches in the actua-
tor housing (1).
Actuators with fail-safe action only have one
force-dependent switch since these actuators
are only moved in the other direction by the
force of the springs (5.7 and 5.8).

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4 Installation

4.1 Mounting position

The actuator can be installed in any position. Restriction apply to actuators with mechanical
override and/or integrated heating: see Fig. 2.
Any mounting Restriction apply to actuators with
position possible: mechanical override (Type 3274-
15/-16/-17/-18) and/or
integrated heating:

Fig. 2: Permissible/impermissible mounting positions of Type 3274 Actuator

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Installation

mounting the actuator to keep the actua-

Note tor stem in the top end position.
The mounting position of the valve deter-
mines how the actuator is mounted (see as- DN 15 to 80 (Series 240)
sociated control valve documentation). 1. Replace the stem connector nut (9.3, with
an external Ø10 mm) on the valve plug
stem (9.5) with a Ø16 mm nut (order no.
Tip 0250-0674).
We recommend installing valves in sizes 2. Turn the stem connector nut (9.3) and
larger than DN 100 upright with the actua- adjust the dimension x to 75 mm with a
tor on top to facilitate valve maintenance. closed valve and tighten lock nut (9.4).
3. Place the actuator onto the valve bonnet
ÎÎ Observe the clearance required to re- and secure using the ring nut (8.1).
move the cover or entire actuator (see
4. Push the plug stem (9.5) upward. Con-
dimensional drawings in section 8).
nect the stem connector nut (9.3) and ac-
tuator stem (5.6) using the stem connec-
4.2 Assembling valve and ac- tor clamps (8.2) and fasten together us-
tuator ing the screws.

Proceed as follows if the valve and actuator 5. Move the valve to the end position and
have not been assembled by SAMSON, pro- align the travel indicator scale (9.2) with
ceed as follows (Fig. 3): the tip of the stem connector.

ÎÎ Check whether the actuator stem is re- DN 100 to 150 (Series 240, 250, and 280,
tracted. KVS 40 to 160)
ÎÎ Perform electrical connections of actuator 1. Check dimension x = 90 mm. If neces-
with electric override (section 5). Discon- sary, readjust by turning the stem con-
nect isolating terminal 81 and retract the nector nut (9.3).
actuator stem electrically (section 6.1). 2. Place actuator onto the valve bonnet and
ÎÎ For versions with mechanical override, secure using the ring nut (8.1).
press the button on the top of the hous- 3. Fasten the stem connector nut (9.3) and
ing. Use an Allen key to operate the actuator stem (5.6) to the stem connector
rack-and-pinion gear to retract the actu- clamps (8.2).
ator stem.
4. Move the actuator stem to the lower end
ÎÎ For versions with "actuator stem extends" position. Align the travel indicator scale
fail-safe action, the power supply must (9.2) with the tip of the stem connector
remain connected to L and N while (8.2) and screw tight.

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8.1

5.6

x
8.2
9.2 8 Actuator
9.3 8.1 Ring nut
5.6 Actuator stem
9.4 8.2 Stem connector
9.1 9.1 Valve bonnet
9.2 Travel indicator scale
9.5 9.3 Stem connector nut
9.4 Lock nut
9.5 Plug stem

Fig. 3: Mounting on the actuator

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Electrical connections

5 Electrical connections How to proceed:

ÎÎ Unscrew the side housing cover. Guide
! DANGER the cables through the cable glands on
the housing to the terminals and connect
Risk of electric shock.
them (see Fig. 4 to Fig. 6 or circuit dia-
−−Upon installation of the electric cables, you
gram stuck inside the housing cover).
are required to observe the regulations
concerning low-voltage installations ac- If required, two additional cable glands can
cording to DIN VDE 0100 as well as the be mounted after carefully knocking out the
regulations of your local power supplier. blanking plugs.
−−Only use a suitable power supply which ÎÎ Connect the grounding conductor to the
guarantees that no dangerous voltages separate PE terminal on the inside hous-
reach the device in normal operation and ing wall.
in the event of a fault in the system or any
Accessories
other system parts.
−−Connect the actuator to the electrical net- The wiring diagrams (Fig. 4 to Fig. 6) apply
work only after the power supply is first to the accessories as well.
switched off. Make sure the power cannot ÎÎ Do not connect the limit contacts to the
be switched on unintentionally. terminal block, but to a separate screw
terminal.
For the version with positioner (Fig. 5) and
Note position transmitter (Fig. 6), output signals,
Special motor electronics ensures that the which are proportional to the valve travel,
contacts of the controller's output relay (e.g. can be provided at the terminals 31, 32, 33
for three-step control) are protected and only to be used for position feedback (signal in-
loaded with relatively low control capacities creases as the actuator stem retracts).
when the actuator is wired according to the
ÎÎ Jumper the terminals 31 and 32 when
circuit diagrams.
the voltage output is used for position
The power switching is performed by a
feedback.
TRIAC and a relay in the motor electronics.
Fuse protection
A holder with a fine-wire fuse (see
page 19, Fig. 7, item 1) on the motor
electronics board protects the actuator and
contacts of the external controller.

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2
M
F
e 1 4
Retracts Extends
Heating resistor

3274-13,-14,-17,-18,-22

F
3274-11...-18,-21,-23

a "e" "a"
ϑ e a a e

N L aL eL a43 e53 81 [Link] 2.312.32 2.33

Controller
ÎÎA controller output which issues the eL and
aL signals must only be supplied over
Safety interlock circuit for terminal 81 (internal power supply of the
Type 3274-2x (external actuator).
wiring)
PE N L

Fig. 4: Electrical connection for three-step control

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Electrical connections

M F
e 2
3274-13,-14,-17,-18,-22

3274-11...-18,-21,-23
Heating resistor

F
1 4
a
Retracts Extends
Priority circuit

a e
"e" "a"

N L aL eL a43 e53 82 83 81 12 11 13 32 31 33 2.312.32 2.33

- + - +
(0)4...20 mA (0)4...20 mA

Green White Jumper required with 0/2 to

Brown - + - + 10 V position feedback
(0)2...10V (0)2...10V
Safety interlock circuit
for Type 3274-2x Input Output
(external wiring) control (position feedback)
PE N L signal

Fig. 5: Electrical connection for version with positioner

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M F
e 2
3274-13,-14,-17,-18,-22

3274-11...-18,-21,-23

Retracts Extends
F
Heating resistor

1 4
a
"e" "a"
a e

N L aL eL a43 e53 82 83 81 12 11 13 32 31 33 2.312.32 2.33

- +
(0)4...20 mA Jumper required with
0/2 to 10 V position
Controller - + feedback
(0)2...10V
Safety interlock circuit
for Type 3274-2x Position feedback
(external wiring)
PE N L ÎÎA controller output which issues the eL and
aL signals must only be supplied over
terminal 81 (internal power supply of the
actuator).

Fig. 6: Electrical connection for three-step version with position transmitter

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Manual operation of actuator

6 Manual operation of actuator If the controller signal is to have priority

again, proceed as follow:
1. Switch off the power supply and remove
6.1 Version with electric over- the cover.
ride 2. Firmly press down the release button un-
Types 3274-11 to -14 and -22, -23 til it engages (the red marking pin reap-
pears).
The actuator stem can be retracted or ex-
tended by pressing one of the two pushbut- 3. Mount cover again and reconnect the
tons located on the side housing cover. In power supply.
this way, the attached valve can be brought
into the required position.
After releasing the button, the actuator fol-
lows the control signal of the controller
again.
ÎÎ If the priority of the control signal (e.g.
upon start-up of the plant) is to be inter-
rupted and the control valve is to remain
in a certain position, disconnect the iso-
lating terminal 81 (Fig. 7).
To do this, proceed as follows:
1. Switch off the power supply.
2. Unscrew the two fastening screws and
remove the side housing cover.
3. Position a screwdriver at the isolating ter-
minal 81 underneath the release button
and lever up the button until it engages
(the red marking pin is hidden).
4. Mount cover again.
5. Reconnect the power supply.
The control signal is now interrupted and the
valve can be moved to the desired position
by using the two IN and OUT pushbuttons.
The valve will remains in the position the
valve is moved to.

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13
1

2
1 Fuse
2 Motor electronics
31 13 3 Adjuster for version with positioner
4 Gear segment
4 5 Slide rod
2 6 Release button
12 7 Marking pin
8 Isolating terminal
3 9 Pushbutton (extend the actuator
5 stem)
4 10 Pushbutton (retract the actuator
stem)
12 11 Resistance transmitter
11 12 Limit contact(s)
13 Slider switch for version with
65 positioner
10
7
11
8
6
9 10
7 Isolating terminal
Red marking pin Connect isolat-
8
ing terminal
9 Release button

Disconnect
isolating
terminal

Fig. 7: Terminal box with adjusters

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Manual operation of actuator

6.2 Version with mechanical

override
1. Press the black release button at the front
of the housing.
2. Insert a hexagon wrench (width across
flats 24) into the shaft end protruding
from the housing to move the rack-and-
pinion gear until the require actuator
stem position has been reached.
As soon as the button is released, the actua-
tor reacts again to the controller signal.
If the valve is to remain in the manually de-
fined position, disconnect the isolating termi-
nal 81 as described in section 6.1.

100%
Actuator stem <> >>
retracted

Travel
Actuator stem
extended
0%
4 20 mA

Input signal

100%
<> >>
Split-range operation

0%
4 12 20 mA

Dead band

Fig. 8: Characteristics

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7 Operation

7.1 Positioner
The positioner ensures a predetermined assignment of the valve position to the input signal.
The position feedback is provided as a current signal at terminals 31 and 32 and as a volt-
age signal at terminals 32 and 33.
ÎÎ Jumper terminals 31 and 32 when the voltage signal is used.

Note
The following applies to split-range operation: to prevent that the valves overlap, a dead
band of e.g. ±0.5 mA must be added (according to Fig. 8). In this case, valve 1 must be set
from 11.5 to 4 mA and valve 2 from 12.5 to 20 mA (corresponding values apply to voltage
input signals).

Adjusters and slider switches

The adjusters are located in the terminal space of the actuator.
ÎÎ Open the side housing cover to access them.

! DANGER
Risk of electric shock from exposed live parts.
Do not touch live parts on operating the adjusters and slider switches.

Adjusters Slider switch

on
Zero Span Span
in out in off
60 1 2 3 4
40 80

20 100
%
0
SW1
SW2
SW3
Starting point (zero) Upper range value (span)
SW4
Position feedback (output signal)

Fig. 9: Adjusters and slider switches

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Operation

The following functions can be adjusted with the slider switches SW1 to SW4: (see Table 2
for overview)

Table 2:  Meanings of the switch positions

SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4
Priority operation for actuator stem retracts ON
Priority operation for actuator stem extends OFF
Direction of action increasing/decreasing (<>) ON
Direction of action increasing/increasing (>>) OFF
Position feedback signal 4 to 20 mA/2 to 10 V ON ON
Position feedback signal 0 to 20 mA/0 to 10 V OFF OFF

7.1.1 SW1: Priority circuit

If the two terminals 82 and 83 are connected, priority operation is activated and the actuator
stem moves to the defined end position. After the connection is interrupted, the actuator stem
follows the control signal. The fail-safe action has priority (in actuators with fail-safe action).

7.1.2 SW2: Direction of action

Direction of action: increasing/increasing (>>)
The actuator stem moves towards the top end position (stem retracts) as the input signal in-
creases.
Direction of action: increasing/decreasing (<>)
The actuator stem moves towards the lower end position (stem extends) as the input signal in-
creases.

7.1.3 SW3/SW4: Position feedback signal

The position feedback signal can be used for the following ranges:
−− 4 to 20 mA or 2 to 10 V
−− 0 to 20 mA or 0 to 10 V

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7.1.4 Calibrating the positioner for direction of action increasing/

increasing (>>) or increasing/decreasing (<>)
Settings for both directions of action:
1. Disconnect isolating terminal 81:

Red marking pin

Release button

2. Move the actuator stem to the lower end position.

Actuators with electric override: press button (arrow symbol).
Actuators with mechanical override: use an Allen key.
3. Position the segment gear S1 with the corresponding arrow tip depending on the valve
rated travel (15 or 30 mm) pointing towards the axis of the potentiometer P1:

S1 Segment for 15 mm travel

Segment for 30 mm travel

15

30

Position of the arrow when the

actuator stem is fully extended

P1 P2

4. Hold the segment gear S1 and turn the axis of potentiometer P1 clockwise using a suit-
able screwdriver as far as it will go.
5. Connect a suitable current or voltage source to the input signal terminals (11 to 13) ac-
cording to the wiring diagram. Connect an ammeter to terminals 31 (+) and 32 (–).

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Operation

Calibration for direction of action increasing/increasing (>>):

1. Set slider switch SW2 to OFF.
2. Turn "Zero in" adjuster counterclockwise as far as it will go. Turn the "Span in" adjuster
to the middle marking:

on
Zero Span Span
in out in off
60 1 2 3 4
40 80

20 100
%
0

3. Slowly turn the "Zero in" adjuster clockwise until the LED turns off. Turn it slightly further
until the LED lights up again.
4. Use the override to move the valve to the top end position (retract the actuator stem).
5. Set the voltage or current source to 10 V or 20 mA.
6. Turn the "Span out" adjuster until the output signal is 20 mA.
7. Turn the "Span in" adjuster counterclockwise as far as it will go and then turn it clockwise
until the LED turns off. Turn it slightly further until the LED lights up again.
8. Connect isolating terminal 81 or perform further settings for direction of action increas-
ing/decreasing:
Red marking pin
Release button

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Calibration for direction of action increasing/decreasing (<>):

1. Set slider switch SW2 to ON.
2. Turn "Zero in" adjuster clockwise as far as it will go:

on
Zero Span Span
in out in off
60 1 2 3 4
40 80

20 100
%
0

3. Set the input signal to 0 V or 0 mA.

4. Slowly turn the "Zero in" adjuster clockwise until the LED turns off. Turn it slightly further
until the LED lights up again.
5. Connect isolating terminal 81:
Red marking pin
Release button

7.1.5 Using the positioner as a position transmitter

The positioner can be used as a position transmitter with three-step control.
1. Disconnect the wires leading to the terminals aL and eL.
ÎÎ Make sure that the disconnected wires are properly insulated (e.g. by using installation
clamps).
2. Wire the conductors of the external three-step control signal (controller) to the terminals
aL, eL, and 81 (the terminals 11, 12, and 13 as well as the priority circuit at terminals 82
and 83 do not function as a result).

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7.2 Calibrating the position transmitter

1. Mount the actuator onto the valve according to the mounting instructions.
2. Set the slider switches SW3 and SW4 depending on the required position feedback sig-
nal:
SW3 and SW4 to ON: 4 to 20 mA/2 to 10 V
SW3 and SW4 to OFF: 0 to 20 mA/0 to 10 V
3. Connect an ammeter to terminals 31 (+) and 32 (–) or a voltmeter to terminals 32 (–) and
33 (+) (in this case, after jumpering the terminals 31 and 32).
4. Move the actuator stem to the lower end position (manually or by entering an input sig-
nal).
5. Position the segment gear S1 with the corresponding arrow tip depending on the valve
rated travel (15 or 30 mm) pointing towards the axis of the potentiometer P1.

S1 Segment for 15 mm travel

Segment for 30 mm travel

15

30

Position of the arrow when the

actuator stem is fully extended

P1 P2

6. Hold the segment gear S1 and turn the axis of potentiometer P1 clockwise using a suit-
able screwdriver as far as it will go.
7. Turn axis of potentiometer P1 counterclockwise until the required value for the lower end
position is measured.
8. Move the actuator stem to the top end position (manually or by entering an input signal).
9. The value for the top end position should be indicated on the measuring instrument. It
can be adjusted with the "Span out" adjuster.

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Note
To reverse the characteristic, swap over the connecting wires (green and white) at the termi-
nals eL and aL.

7.3 Adjusting the resistance transmitters

The actuator can be equipped with two resistance transmitters at the maximum. Potentiometer
P1 is required for internal position feedback in actuators with positioner or position transmit-
ter. Therefore, external position feedback cannot be used in this case.

Potentiometer P1:
1. Move the actuator stem to the lower end position.
2. Position the segment gear S1 with the corresponding arrow tip depending on the valve
rated travel (15 mm or 30 mm) pointing towards the axis of the potentiometer P1.

S1 Segment for 15 mm travel

Segment for 30 mm travel

15

30

Position of the arrow when the

actuator stem is fully extended

P1 P2

3. Hold the segment gear S1 and turn the axis of potentiometer P1 clockwise using a suit-
able screwdriver as far as it will go.

Potentiometer P2:
Potentiometer P2 is driven by the pinion of potentiometer P1. Opposed resistance values
arise as a result.
ÎÎ Set as described for P1.
ÎÎ Turn potentiometer P2 counterclockwise as far as it will go.

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7.4 Adjusting the limit contacts

A limit contact consists of a changeover switch, which changes its switching position when a
contact cam presses the switch downward. Turn the contact cam to continuously adjust the
switching range over the travel range as required.

Mechanical limit contact:

1. Move the actuator stem to the position at which the limit contact is to switch.
2. Make fine adjustment by turning the adjustment screw at the contact cam.
3. Check the switching point by stroking the actuator.

Inductive limit contact:

For the operation of inductive contacts, isolating switch amplifiers according to EN 50227
must be installed in the output circuit.
1. Move the valve to the position at which the switching point is to be activated.
2. Turn the adjustment screw until the tag triggers the contact.
3. Check the switching point by stroking the actuator.

Switch
Contact cams Roller (not in view) Metal tag Proximity switch

Adjustment screw
Adjustment screw
Clamping screw

Mechanical limit contact Inductive limit contact

Fig. 10: Limit contacts

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8 Dimensions in mm

8.1 Actuator with mechanical override

≥150

125 235 ≥300

185
412
35
15

H1

Ø11.5
M30 x 1.5
Ø16
110

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8.2 Actuator with electric override

≥150

125 235 ≥300

185
320
35
15

75*)

Ø11.5

M30 x 1.5
Ø16
110

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