Biffi F02 PDF
Biffi F02 PDF
Biffi F02 PDF
Electric actuator
INSTRUCTION HANDBOOK MAN 652
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F02 Quarter-turn Electric Actuators
instruction and operating manual
Note:
BIFFI Italia has taken every care in collecting and verifying the documentation contained in the
instruction and operating manual. The information herein contained is a reserved property of Biffi Italia.
INDEX
2. MACHINE DESCRIPTION....................................................................7
4. INSTALLATION..........................................................................................13
5. LUBRICATION.............................................................................................22
1.1 Manufacturer
Manufacturer with respect to Machinery Directive 98/37 is Biffi Italia, as specified on the
machinery label.
The F02 electric actuators covered in this Instruction and Operating Manual are designed for
the operation of any kind of quarter-turn industrial valves (i.e., ball, butterfly, plug and control
valves) used in a wide range of applications ranging from heavy industrial, chemical,
petrochemical plants, waterworks, water pipelines, waste paper plants and power plants to
food, brewing and heating, ventilation, air conditioning, etc.
F02 actuators are produced by Biffi Italia and identified by a label with a product designation
code.
Biffi Italia will not be liable for any possible damage or physical injury resulting from use in
other than the designated applications or by lack of care during installation, operation,
adjustment and maintenance of the machine. Such risks lie entirely with the user. Depending
on the specific working conditions, additional precautions may be requested.
Considering that Biffi Italia has no direct control over particular applications, operation or
maintenance conditions, it is the operators responsibility to comply with all applicable safety
rules.
Please inform Biffi Italia urgently if you face unsafe situations not described in this IOM. It is
the sole responsibility of the operator to ensure that the local health and safety regulations
are adhered to.
The noise emitted by F02 electric actuators during normal operation is less than 40 dB (A)
with peak value equal to 85 dB (C). Standard references: ISO 11202 (1st edition, 1995-2-15).
Warning: Any repair work other than the operations outlined in this IOM
will be strictly reserved to qualified BIFFI ITALIA personnel or
to personnel directly authorised by the Company itself.
F02 electric actuators are designed in accordance with the applicable International Rules
and Specifications, but the following Regulations must be observed in any case:
the general and safety regulations
the plant specific regulations and requirements
the proper use of personal and protective devices (glasses, clothing, gloves, etc)
the proper use of tools, lifting and transport equipment.
Warning: The electronic parts of the F02 and all the options can be
damaged by a discharge of static electricity. Before you start,
touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static
electricity.
Biffi Italia guarantees each single product to be free from defects and to conform to current
goods specifications. The warranty period is one year from the date of installation by the first
user, or eighteen months from the date of shipment to the first user, whichever occurs first.
No warranty is given for products which have been subject to improper storage, improper
installation, misuse, or corrosion, or which have been modified or repaired by unauthorised
personnel.
Repair work due to improper use will be charged at standard rates.
1.5 Identification
1.5.1 WATER-, DUST-PROOF VERSION
F02 actuators are designed and manufactured according to EN 60529 standards.
Specific types of protection are printed on the label, as follows:
IP 66/68
NEMA 4/4X/6 according to NEMA ICS6/NEMA 250
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2. MACHINE DESCRIPTION
2.1 General
The F02 is an electric quarter-turn actuator suitable to operate a valve in a 90 manoeuvre.
The actuator introduces innovative solutions to provide maximum flexibility in terms of
voltage supply, operation speed and torque options.
Manual override
Terminals enclosure
Cable entries
Bluetooth stand-alone
I/O additional module
Lithium battery
Local interface
component (2)
Code(3)
Module (1)
PDP V0/V1
DeviceNet
LonWorks
Bluetooth
interface
Optional
X11X12
Code(3)
X11X12
3-wires
Asi 2.1
OM10
OM11
OM12
OM13
OM1
OM2
OM3
OM4
OM8
OM9
FF
OM1 P1
OM1 P5
OM1 P8
OM1 PC
OM1 P9
OM1 PA
OM1 P6
OM1 P7
OM2 P2
OM3 P3
OM3 PJ
OM3 PD
OM3 PF
OM4 P4
OM8 3A
OM8 4A
OM8 5A
OM8 6A
OM9 3P
OM9 4P
OM9 5P
OM9 6P
OM10 3F
OM10 4F
OM10 5F
OM10 6F
OM11 3D
OM11 4D
OM11 5D
OM11 6D
OM12 3L
OM12 4L
OM12 5L
OM12 6L
OM13 PG
OM13 PH
Notes:
All modules except OM13 are available for both Universal Voltage and 3-Ph voltage
versions.
Bluetooth component is integrated in the OMx card: not available for integration by Local
Organizations.
show the combination of modules specified in the Oracle code by digits X11X12.
Each Optional Module (OM) will be provided with its own Instruction and Operating Manual
(MAN652_OM1 through MAN652_OM13).
Please make sure the label is stuck where shown in the picture below:
3.2.1 GENERAL
The actuators leave the factory in perfect working conditions and with an excellent finish
(these conditions are guaranteed by an individual inspection certificate); in order to maintain
these characteristics until the actuator is installed on site, it is necessary to observe a few
rules and take appropriate measures during the storage period.
The base version of BIFFI actuators is weatherproof to IP 66/68. This condition can only be
maintained if the units are correctly installed and connected on site, and if they were
previously correctly stored. The standard plastic plugs used to close the cable entries are
not weatherproof, they just prevent the entry of undesired objects during transport.
4. INSTALLATION
If a long storage period has occurred, before reinstalling the actuator, please:
check the status of the O-ring seals;
check the installation of the plugs or cable glands on the cable entries;
check whether the enclosure covers or the actuator body are cracked or broken;
put the battery back into place.
Standard F02 actuators are suitable for the following environment temperatures:
-25C to +70C (-13F to +158F) with 80% humidity
The electric actuator is delivered with drive details and flange in accordance with the
technical characteristics required by the Customer, ready to be installed onto the valve.
Only one insert is included in the actuator package delivered to end users.
The F02 unit can be installed onto the valve in two different ways:
Direct mounting: insert the valve shaft into the actuator bottom flange,
taking care to correctly connect the insert. Fix the screws on the
valve flange to the actuator coupling block.
Bracket mounting: install the bracket and the adapter onto the valve; then insert the
valve shaft into the actuator bottom flange, taking care to correctly
connect the insert.
Fix the screws between the bracket and the valve flange and the
actuator coupling block.
Manual operation.
Warning: Do not manually operate the actuator with devices other than
the handwheel. Using cheater bars, wheel wrenches, pipe
wrenches, or other such devices on the actuator handwheel
may cause serious personal injury and/or damage to the
actuator or valve.
It is important for the mechanical stops to end the angular stroke at both extreme valve
positions (fully open and fully closed).
The setting of the angular stroke is performed by adjusting the travel stop screw mounted
on the actuator housing.
For the adjustment of the stop screw proceed as follows:
Screw 1
Screw 2
Screw 2: close.
To set the mechanical stop in closing, manually bring the actuator to the completely close
position, then tighten screw 2.
If the actuator angular stroke is stopped before reaching the end position (fully open or
closed), proceed as follows:
- unscrew the stop screw by turning it anticlockwise until the valve reaches the correct
position;
- when unscrewing the stop screw, keep the lock nut still with a wrench so that the sealing
washer does not withdraw together with the screw;
- tighten the lock nut.
If the actuator angular stroke is stopped beyond the end position (fully open or closed),
proceed as follows:
- screw the stop screw by turning it clockwise until the valve reaches the correct position
- tighten the lock nut.
Using a 5 mm Allen key, loosen the four screws and remove the cover.
Important: All the accessories which equip the F02, in particular the cable
glands, must be certified according to the Standard Directive
and specific Rules applying to the products.
Earth connection X
Two ground studs, one internal and one external, are provided to meet all local electric and
safety regulations.
Terminate the ground connections at least to the external stud marked GROUND.
Connect the motor supply cable previously sized in accordance with:
- the absorbed current correspondent to the actuator nominal torque with the torque limiting
device set at 100 percent (see the test certificate attached to the actuator, if available, or
the actuator nameplate);
- the applicable plant and safety norms.
Cable size
1. Power: 4 mm2/ AWG 12 (max)
2. Controls: 1.5 mm2/ AWG 16 (max)
NOTES:
1) Connection L1-L2 for VDC or VAC single phase motor supply from 24 to 240 volt
Connection L1-L2-L3 for 3 phase motor supply from 208 to 575V (for correct voltage to be applied check the actuator label)
2) Remote commands options
- type: Push-to-Run
- minimum pulse duration: 300ms
The sealing of cables and conduit entries should be carried out in accordance with National
Standards or the Regulatory Authorities that have certified the actuators. This is particularly
true for units that are certified for use in hazardous areas where the method of sealing must
be to an approved standard, and cable glands, reducers, plugs and adapters must be
approved and separately certified.
In order to properly connect the cables, remove the cable entry plugs and make all the
necessary connections.
To guarantee the proper weatherproof fit, IP 66/68 degree must be ensured: screw the
cable glands tightly and block them with a thread sealant. The use of a thread sealant is
necessary in case of explosionproof application.
If some parts of the cable glands have been removed while working on the cable entries, put
them back into place in order to avoid losing the dismantled parts.
Unused entries:
For explosionproof construction: unused entries must be plugged with metal
explosionproof plugs and blocked with a thread sealant;
For weatherproof construction: replace the standard plastic protection plugs supplied with
the actuator with suitable plugs to guarantee the requested protection degree.
Important: Each time the covers are opened or removed the condition of
the seals must be checked. In case the seals are replaced,
original spares must be supplied by Biffi.
5. LUBRICATION
The actuator is grease lubricated for life, therefore under normal working conditions no
grease needs to be replaced or added.
Warning: Pay attention not to damage the joint surfaces of the cover
Important: The actuators are set in the workshop with the following
setting (Default Value):
- CL limit switch by Position;
- OP limit switch by Position;
- Stroking time in CL (7): 15 secs for models
063/125/250/500, 30 secs for model 1.000 and 66 secs for
model 2.000;
- Stroking time in OP (7): 15 secs for models
063/125/250/500, 30 secs for model 1.000 and 66 secs for
model 2.000;
- Torque Limiting Device in CL set at about 100%
of nominal torque;
- Torque Limiting Device in OP set at about 100%
of nominal torque; Reverse mode off.
If the application requires different actuator settings, please proceed as described in this
chapter.
Important: Please note that the actuator setting does not need to be
done in succession as indicated in the following pages. Each
parameter can be set independently.
The setting of the actuator parameters is done through the following tools:
- two rotary selector switches SW6 and SW4 for actuator setting;
- Enter push-button SW5 (confirmation push-button);
- dip-switch SW3 (enable setting function);
- green LED indicating power On (switched on when power supply is available).
- red LED for Enter confirmation (On once setting is confirmed);
- mechanical stops.
Green LED:
Power on
Red LED:
Enter
confirmation
The selection of the actuator model must be done through selector switches SW4 and SW6
as indicated in the following setting table.
The limit torque value can be set in the closing direction by simply rotating rotary switch
SW6 to the required position.
The limit torque value can be set in a range between 40% and 100% of the nominal torque
with steps of about 6%. Each step represents about 6,67% of the nominal torque value.
Enter set up configuration: move switch SW3 to position ON (Setting function);
Move switch SW4 to position 6;
Move switch SW6 to positions 0-9 for the requested Torque value (in percentage) in
closing;
Push ENTER pushbutton SW5 to confirm;
When pushing SW5, the red led switches on for confirmation;
The setting of the torque limiting device in closing manoeuvre is now complete.
Exit set up configuration (move switch SW3 from position ON) or proceed with the next
settings.
The limit torque value can be set in the opening direction by simply rotating rotary switch
SW6 to the required position.
The limit torque value can be set in a range between 40% and 100% of the nominal torque
with steps of about 6%. Each step represents about 6,67% of the nominal torque value.
Enter set up configuration: move switch SW3 to position ON (Setting function);
Move SW4 switch to position 7;
Move switch SW6 to positions 0-9 for the requested Torque value (in percentage) in
opening;
Push ENTER pushbutton SW5 to confirm;
When pushing SW5, the red led switches on for confirmation;
The setting of the torque limiting device in opening is now complete.
Exit set up configuration (move switch SW3 from position ON) or proceed with the next
settings.
7.1 Maintenance
Note: Special maintenance is also recommended when, during operations, the actuator
generates an excessive noise.
7.2 Trouble-Shooting
All F02 actuators have passed the functional test performed by Biffi Quality Assurance
personnel.
If the actuator does not work, before trouble-shooting make sure that:
The main supply is the same as stated in the name plate menu;
The green LED for available power supply is switched on;
Power supply is available to the actuator and no protective device has declutched in the
plant.
Check the position of dipswitch SW3: it must be off
7.2.5 THE MOTOR RUNS BUT THE ACTUATOR DOES NOT MOVE THE
VALVE
- Verify that the drive insert correctly fits in the actuator base.
- Verify that the drive insert has enough engagement with the valve stem.
- Verify that the key correctly fits in bore/keyways applications.
- Check that the valve works in manual operation. If not, it is necessary to check the manual
control area as follows:
Loosen the handwheel security dowel.
Remove the handwheel.
Check the integrity of the internal parts.
Proceeding with the assembly, follow the reverse order of the disassembly.
Make sure there are no foreign bodies. Pay attention not to damage the O-ring seals.
This section includes the drawings and parts lists of each component and subassembly of
F02 actuators.
Important: When ordering spare parts, please indicate the serial number
embossed on the actuator nameplate.
Important: When ordering spare parts, please refer to the marked part
list items on the attached drawings.
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MAN652/Rev. 4
A. C./Grafiche Malvezzi/07.06