Electric Actuators With Fail Safe Unit: For Automatic Opening or Closing of A Valve in The Event of An Emergency
Electric Actuators With Fail Safe Unit: For Automatic Opening or Closing of A Valve in The Event of An Emergency
Electric Actuators With Fail Safe Unit: For Automatic Opening or Closing of A Valve in The Event of An Emergency
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EASY INTEGRATION VERSATILE IMPLEMENTATION
Actuators with FQM fail safe unit are integrated into systems in AUMA actuators with FQM fail safe unit are particularly suited to
the same way as standard AUMA actuators. The fail safe unit automate butterfly valves as well as ball and plug valves at a swing
seamlessly adapts to the modular AUMA product design. It is angle of up to 90. They are the perfect choice if part-turn actua-
combined with AUMA SQ part-turn actuators. tors require safe opening or closing in case of emergencies.
Integration into the DCS is made as for the standard devices by Industrial applications
means of AC integral controls. Operating concept, interfaces and Fail safe actuators are used in all markets and applications. In water
communication remain homogeneous across all valves installed reservoirs, they prevent drainage in case of burst pipes, for
within the plant. example. In cooling systems, they inhibit overheating of ovens, for
example, in case of cooling system failure. Steam generating boilers
in power plants and fire protection measures in road and railway
EASY RETROFITTING tunnels are further typical examples.
Thanks to their identical interfaces, the fail safe unit can be Applications in the oil & gas industry
retrofitted within existing plants. For example, if the safety The oil & gas industry imposes highest quality standards not least
requirements for an application have intensified. due to the superior danger of potential explosions. The explosion-
proof fail safe unit caters for the required safety level. Overfill
protections in tank farms, drainage protection in tanks and
pipelines or use in gas regulating and metering stations are merely
a few of the versatile implementations in the oil & gas industry.
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FUNCTION
Normal operation
All AUMA actuator functions are available as usual in normal
operation. The torque is transmitted directly from the actuator
through the fail safe unit to the valve.
FQM
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Electric part-turn actuator
FQM fail safe unit is used in combination with AUMA SQ part-turn
AC actuators. The electic actuator can be perfectly and individually
adapted to the application requirements. Combinations with the
following versions are possible:
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3 Planetary gearing
The planetary gearing acts as overriding gear arrangement. In
normal operation, it transmits the drive shaft movement directly to
the part-turn movement of the valve. During standard operation,
the constant force spring is disengaged and is not operated by the
actuator.
During the fail safe operation, the planetary gearing transmits the
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energy stored in the spring to the valve. Here, the actuator is
inactive.
5 Valve attachment
The interface to the valve is made in compliance with EN ISO 5211.
The torque is transmitted from the output drive shaft to the valve by
means of a splined coupling which is available in different versions:
unbored, with square bore, two-flat or as bore with keyway.
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Advantages of the AUMA scheme
The main drawbacks of conventional solutions using simple return
springs are that the spring transmits the highest torque at the start
of the travel. Towards the end of the travel, the applied torque is
reduced when it is needed most to ensure safe valve seating. Hence,
the springs have to be oversized to ensure that the required torque
is still supplied towards the end of the travel.
With the constant force spring with patent pending by AUMA, the
spring supplies an almost constant torque across full travel. Conse-
quently, constant force spring motor sizing is lower than for
conventional return springs.
T
Torque
OPENLorem
OPEN (0) ipsum CLOSED (90) Time
AUMA actuators with FQM fail safe unit are designed to EXPLOSION PROTECTION
highest reliability and long product life and fulfil their
automation tasks in most severe and harsh environments. Both actuators and FQM fail safe units were tested and certified in
close collaboration with national and international certification
bodies. Approvals have been obtained from authorities worldwide
IP68 ENCLOSURE PROTECTION for use in potentially explosive atmospheres, including ATEX
(Europe), IECEx (international), FM (USA) and ROSTECHNADSOR/
Like the actuators, the FQM fail safe unit is available with EAC (TR-CU) (Russia).
increased enclosure protection IP68 in compliance with IEC 60529.
The permissible immersion height of 8 m head of water is specified >> Explosion protection according to ATEX
for a max. duration of 96 hours. ATEX II2G Ex d,e IIB T4 or T3
>> Explosion protection according to FM:
Class I, Div. 1, Groups C,D
AMBIENT CONDITIONS Class II, Div. 1, Groups E,F,G
Class III
FQM fail safe unit in standard version is designed for temperatures
between 30 C and +70 C. Further temperature ranges are
available on request. FIREPROOF VERSION
AUMA actuators with FQM fail safe units are available in fireproof
CORROSION PROTECTION version to ensure safe closing and opening of valves even in the
event of a fire. Devices fitted with K-MASS TM fire protection coating
The AUMA corrosion protection system with the two-layer powder preserve functionality during 30 minutes at temperatures as high as
coating is certified by the TV and provides top-quality mechanical 1,100 C. Consequently, they fulfil the requirements in compliance
and chemical resistance. with UL 1709.
Actuators equipped with FQM fail safe units are suitable for
environmental conditions C5-I and C5-M in compliance with SIL
ENISO 12944-2. They comply with the requirements for use in
areas with high salinity, almost permanent condensation, and high Fail safe requirements and functional safety are often closely linked.
pollution. In particular, components with increased reliability and lower
probability of failure are required if system requirements include
safeguarding the safety for persons and environment in case of
emergencies.
AUMA fail safe unit complies with the highest demands regarding
functional safety according to IEC 61508. Further information can
be provided on request.
TECHNICAL DATA
Suitable
Type Valve attachment Torque Swing angle Operating time part-turn actuator
EN ISO 5211 [Nm] [s]
FQM 05.1 F07
150 SQ 05.2
F10
FQM 07.1 F07
300 8 30 SQ 07.2
F10 Adjustable between
FQM 10.1 F10 80 and 100
600 SQ 10.2
F12
FQM 12.1 F12
1200 13 50 SQ 12.2
F14
Mains voltage 3-phase AC current: 380 V 690 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz
1-phase AC current: 100 V 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz
Control voltage for 24 V DC
EMERGENCY input
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