INSTRUCTION MANUAL

ACTUATOR CLASSE II

TYPE MAS4
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INSTALLATION
Instruction for storage of actuators 3

Electrical connections 4

Outline dimension drawings 5

COMMISSIONING INSTRUCTIONS

1) Commissioning instructions 6

1-1 Adjustment of quarter-turn actuator mechanical stops

1-2 Direction of rotation
1-3 Setting of dead band
1-4 End of travel setting
1-5 Setting of 0%
1-6 Setting of 100%

2) Additional technical informations 10

2-1 0% and 100% setting with a voltmeter

2-2 How to use the output signal of the positioner
2-3 Modifications of the input signal
2-4 Input signal inversion
2-5 Closing anticlockwise
2-6 Remote impulsional command
2-7 Alarm relay (optional)
2-8 Commissioning instructions electronic position
transmitter type TAM2

MAINTENANCE 16

Lubrication
Trouble shooting
Spare parts

APPENDIX
Body parts 20
Wiring diagram 21
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INSTRUCTION FOR STORAGE OF ACTUATORS

The actuators includes electric and electronic equipment as well as grease lubricated gear stages. In
spite of the weatherproof enclosure, oxidation, jamming and other alterations are possible if actuator
is not correctly stored.

Storage

The actuators should be stored under a shelter in a clean, dry place and protected from constant
changes in temperature. Avoid placing the actuators directly on the floor.

It is recommended that you connect and give supply to heat resistance especially if the place of storage
is humid (standard voltage 230 Volts, unless otherwise specified).

Check that the temporary sealing plugs of the cable entries are well in place. Make sure that the covers
and the boxes are well closed to ensure weatherproof sealing.

Control after storage

 Maintain a visual check of electric equipment,

 Operate manually the microswitches, buttons, selectors, etc., to insure the correct mechanical
function,
 Operate appartus manually,
 Verify the correct grease consistency.

Storage exceeding one year :

Sometimes the actuators are installed on site but the electric wiring cannot yet be installed.
During this period :
 Be sure that the cable gland and the electrical boxes are weatherproof,
 Cover the actuator with a plastic tarp.

We advise to give supply to the heating elements while the actuator is out of service, even if it is only
temporarily awaiting final wiring hook up.

Storage of actuators equipped with electronic components :

The long term storage of electronic components which are not in service risk malfunctioning. This
practice is therefore highly unadvisable.

If a long storage is absolutely necessary, we strongly recommend a revision of the electronic cards in
our factory before actuator usage.
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ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

All control elements of the actuator are wired to a terminal strip in the switching compartment.
Remote the cover and insert the cables through the cable glands in order to reach the terminal
strip.

The connection are made in accordance with the diagram. Before beginning this procedure,
make sure that power supply voltage is in accordance with the actuator nameplate.

Notes concerning the electrical connection

It is possible to control the positioner GAMX with an analogue signal and also with an on-off
pulse signal. Furthermore it can supply an output signal for the position indication. The control
cable for these signals has to be separated from the others (minimum 1 inch distance) or
armoured otherwise there could be a risk of interference. The shield of the armoured cable can
be connected to terminal 71 and should be isolated from the earth.
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OUTLINE DIMENSION DRAWING

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1- COMMISSIONING INSTRUCTIONS

1-1 ADJUSTMENT OF QUARTER-TURN ACTUATORS WITH MECHANICAL STOPS

All quarter-turn actuators are provided with a mechanical stop device at each end of travel. The
advantage of this arrangement serves to avoid over-travel with the handwheel going beyond the
1/4 turn rotation and preserve the adjustment of the travel limit switches. As the handwheel is
fitted to the gearworm, the operation effort is relatively low for the valve drive.

Actuators and gears are supplied and tested for 90° operation. Fine adjustement is available,
utilizing the stop screws (max.  2° which corresponds to 1.5 revolutions of the stop screws).
The stop screws must be secured with the lock nut after any adjustment.

The 90° travel must always be limited by the travel limit switches so they must be set to trip just
before mechanical stop contact. To archive this, loosen stop screws by 2 1/2 turns. Then, after
travel limit switch setting is terminated (see paragraph 1.4)), operate the actuator electrically to
closed position. Now rotate stop screws to mechanical contact, reloosen 1 turn, and secure by
lock nut. Proceed in the same way in open position.

It is emphasized that the mechanical stops are only a safety design feature to prevent over-
travel in the event of travel limit switch failure or when the actuator is being operated manually.

1-2 DIRECTION OF ROTATION

After the assembly of the actuator on the valve, position the valve manually (handwheel) at mid-
travel.

Open actuator and positioner covers.

Check the positioner is not switched off by the remote impulsional command (links 19-34, 35
and 36 must be open).

Set changeover switch of the positioner in manual position "MAN".

Supply the power voltage (see diagram).

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Direction of rotation verification :

GREEN LED on, open direction (when rotating handwheel anticlockwise)

RED LED on, close the direction (when rotating handwheel clockwise)
In any other case, disconnect immediatly power supply and check that the wiring between the
motor and positioner is correct.
Then, with the incorporated manual control knob P1, check that positioner works correctly.
An ORANGE LED is ON when the torque limit switch is tripped. This protection is effective even
in the case of a wrong direction of rotation of the motor.

1-3 SETTING OF DEAD BAND

(Potentiometer p3)

This setting is already done in our works but it's possible to obtain a finer accuracy by regulating
potentiometer P3 (dead band will decrease when P3 is turned CCW). If setting is too narrow,
actuator is hunting.

Note : If dead band is excessively narrow, actuator

may operate in one direction only.
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1-4 END OF TRAVEL SETTING

Remove potentiometer support item 8 by loosening the 2 fixing screws item 7.

The cam block is equiped with 4 cams different colours. White and black cams for end travel
limits.

Turn the button P1 to operate the actuator

in a closed or open direction.
Put the actuator in open position. Using a
screw rotate the came to the position in which
it can trip the limit switch.
Proceed the same way for the closed position.
Put the power supply "OFF".
Fix the potentiometer plate (item 8) and put
the power supply "ON".

1-5 SETTING OF 0%

Turn manual control knob P1 clockwise until mechanical stop is reached (0% position).

Actuator starts in a closed direction and stops before reaching the closed travel limit switch.

Loosen the 2 fixing screws item 9 and turn carefully the potentiometer until the actuator reaches
closed travel limit switch and RED LED is off.

Tighten the 2 fixing screws item 9.

Special case :

Actuator starts in closed direction and doesn't stop before reaching closed travel limit switch. In
this case, loosen the 2 fixing screws item 9 and turn potentiometer in other direction until RED
LED is off. Tighten the 2 fixing screws item 9.
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1-6 SETTING OF 100%

Turn manual control knob P1 until mechanical stop has reached (100%) position.
Actuator starts in open direction and stops before reaching open travel limit switch.
Turn potentiometer P2 (pot. multi-turn 20 revolutions) counterclockwise until actuator reaches
open travel limit switch.

Other case :

Actuator starts in open direction and doesn't stop before reaching open travel limit switch. In
this case, turn potentiometer P2 CW until GREEN LED is off.

- Connect input signal (see diagram).

- Set changeover switch in "AUT" position.
Actuator positions itself at 4mA to 0% and at 20mA to100% and proportionally to all
intermediate signals.
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2- ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL INFORMATIONS

2-1 0% AND 100% SETTING WITH A VOLTMETER

0% and 100% setting can be done with more precision by using a DC voltmeter.

Connect voltmeter between terminals 71 and 17 (electronic card terminals).

Turn control knob P1 to 0%, actuator will run to closed position.

Loosen the 2 fixing screws item 9 of the potentiometer on actuator and turn carefully
potentiometer to area where the voltage reads 1 volt on the voltmeter.

Set potentiometer at point just when voltage starts increasing.

Tighten the 2 fixing screws item 9.

Now, position actuator in open position. Set potentiometer P2 to read exactly 5 volts on
voltmeter.

2-2 HOW TO USE THE OUTPUT SIGNAL OF THE POSITIONER

Terminals 72+ AND 736. No supply is required from outside.

Important note :

This signal is not electrically isolated from the input signal.

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2-3 MODIFICATIONS OF THE INPUT SIGNAL

The GAMX ca receive on request different input signals :

4-20 mA
0-20 mA
4-12 mA
12-20mA
0-10 V
- Put the switches from 1 to 5 in the position shown in the table.

Signal Mini switches

1 2 3 4 5
4 - 20 mA A A A A A
0 - 20 mA B A A A B
4 - 12 mA A A B A B
12 - 20 mA A B A A B
0 - 10 V B A A A B

For the original 0-10 V, replace R1 by a resistance 4,99 kOhms (1%). Add another resistance of
R18 4,99 kOhms (1%) at the allocated place and cut on the other side the circuit which is
shown with an X

Remark :

When you have an i/p signal of 0-10 V, the remote indication in always ref 0-20 mA.
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2-4 INPUT SIGNAL INVERSION

This specification here after describes the changes which must be done to inverse the input
signal.

Example : 4mA = Valve is open

20mA = Valve is closed

Wiring :
Compared to the standard wiring diagram (closing direction clockwise 4mA) the following
changes have to be made on terminals of electronic card :

- exchange 16 and 18 (potentiometer)

- exchange 11 and 14 (travel limit switches)
- change the rotational direction of the motor by inversing 2 cables of the motor supply or by
inversing cables 31 and 33 (positioner relay)
- do not inverse the labels open and closed of the switches
- do not inverse the labelling open/closed of the handwheel.

Adjustment :

The adjustement of the positioner is done in the same way as the standartd unit. But the action
on the manual control knob is not the same as the standard which means :
- position 0% = opening (Red LED)
- position 100% = closing (Green LED)
The feed back of the signal is in phase with the input.
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- signal 4mA = output signal = 4mA

2-5 CLOSING ANTICLOCKWISE

This specification here after describes the changes which must be done to move a device
closing in anticlockwise direction.

Wiring :

Compared to the standard wiring diagram (closing direction clockwise 4mA) the following
changes have to be made on terminals of electronic card :
- exchange 16 and 18 (potentiometer)
- exchange 11 and 14 (travel limit switches)
- change the rotational direction of the motor by inversing 2 cables of the motor supply or by
inversing 2 cables of the motor supply or by inversing cables 31 and 33 (positioner relay)
- exchange the labels open and closed of the switches
- exchange the labelling open/closed of the handwheel.

Adjustment :

The adjustment of the positioner is done in the same way as the standard unit.
The feedback of the signal is in phase with the input.

- Input 4mA = Output signal 4mA

2-6 REMOTE IMPULSIONAL COMMAND

It is possible to operate the GAMX for open and close operation when you turn off the
positioner.

Shunt 19-34 = the positioner is switched off

Shunt 34-35 = close command
Shunt 34-36 = open command
(Current: 1,7 mA - Voltage 24 VDC about)
All securities, signalling and position signals are still operational.

2-7 ALARM RELAY (OPTIONAL)

This relay is connected on the electronic card terminals 19+ and 60.

It is normally activated.
Releasing in case of :
- motor thermal overload
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- faulty electronic card supply voltage.

Contact rating: 250 VAC - 5A

2-8 COMMISSIONING INSTRUCTIONS ELECTRONIC POSITION TRANSMITTER TYPES

TAM2

2.8.1- ELECTRICAL CONNECTION:

The actuator is prewired according to the choice of utilization : 2, 3 or 4 wires.

The power must be DC, filtered or stabilized between 12 and 32 V.

The total load should not exceed the following values depending on voltage

Energy Supply DC Max. Admissible load

(Volt) (Ohm)
12 150
24 750
30 1050
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2.8.2- WIRING

2.8.3-SIGNAL DIRECTION INVERSION:

The TAM2 transmitter is supplied as standard with a signal that rises when the actuator
operates counterclockwise.

If an opposite signal is required, the signal can be inverted by exchanging wires 1 and 3 on the
TAM2 transmitter.

Counter clockwise rotation

looking from opposite side
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2.8.4- COMMISSIONING AND ADJUSTMENT:

- Adjustment should always start by 0/4 mA. Drive actuator to Close position (Clockwise)

- Loosen the potentiometer holding screws, then rotate the potentiometer until the point
reaching where the current has its minimum value

- Position the potentiometer at the point where the signal starts to increase

- Refasten the holding screws. The potentiometer is at the beginning of its range

- With a little screwdriver, turn the screw '0/4mX on the TAM - 2 in order to read exactly 4 mA
on the ammeter (or 0 mA if 3 or 4 wires wiring is used)

- Drive actuator to Open (Counterclockwise) = 20 mA position

- Turn the screw 2OmA in order to read exactly 20 mA on the ammeter.

* : commissioning is explained for the standard 4/0 mA = Closed (Clockwise). If opposite signal
is required :
1) Do signal inversion
2) in the adjustement procedure, replace Closed by Open.
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MAINTENANCE

If actuators is correctly mounted and sealed, no special maintenance is required. Check once a
year function of motor and make sure that switch and electronic compartment are condensation
free.

LUBRICATION

Periodic lubrication is not required on L.BERNARD actuator. Only in most severe applications
and during major shut downs, the gears can be inspected to determine the need to relubricate
this gear. If it becomes necessary to renew the grease, use a product which is at least
equivalent (refer to list hereafter).

Note : When changing the grease, first remove the old one.

General characteristics of lubricant (for normal conditions) :

 Duty temperature (grease : -30°C to + 135°C),
 Penetration ASTM at +25°C : 265/295,
 Drop point : +180°C.

Equivalent Table
(Normal conditions = -20°C to +20°C

ELF TOTAL SHELL MOBIL ESSO

EPEXA250 MULTIS EP2 ALVANIA EP2 MOBILUX EP2 BEACON EP2
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3 -TROUBLE SHOOTING

If there are troubles with the operation of the unit, place first changeover switch AUT/MAN of
positioner to "MAN” position. Now rotate the manual control knob PI.

PROBLEM REASON REMEDY

The red or green LED are -No supply voltage of Check supply voltage 22OV
not energised electronic card (or 1 10 V) ~ between
electronic card terminals
37-38 and see wiring
diagram for supply voltage.
-The positioner is out of Temporary disconnect the
service because of the remote impulsional
remote impulsional command:- terminals 19-
command. 34-35-36 and check
- The positioner is equipped Turn the switch OFF of the
with a stayput card stay- put card.
The actuator is opening or -Wrong direction of rotation See para 1-2 at
closing independently of of the motor. commissing instructions.
position of p 1
-The direction of rotation is See 2-5.
not in accordance with
specification. For example:
closing anticlockwise but
the actuator is std (closing
clockwise).

-The dead band is too See 1-3.

narrow.
- The potentiometer of the Rotate the potentiometer a
actuator is in a wrong quarter turn and test again
position. according to commissioning
instructions.
- Problem with the actuator Check connections:
potentiometer. electronic card terminals
16-17-18. Check the right
position of connection:
when the red LED is ON,
the voltage between 16 and
17 is decreasing. If not
interchange 16 and 18.

Check the voltage between

terminals 71 and 17 on the
electronic card.
The indicated voltage must
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be vary from 1 to 5 volts (or

0-4 V depending on option)
for the full stroke.

Note: The maximum value

5 V (4V) is depending of
the adjustment of P2.

An irregular variation of
voltage is probably due to
faulty potentiometer.
Actuator is not working -The input signal is faulty. Test it with a
when the switch is in milliamperemeter.
"AUT" position with the
input signal.
-Wrong adaptation to the Check the input
input signal. impedance: switch off the
positioner and disconnect
the input signal. Measure
the resistance on terminals
70-71 with an ohmmeter.

Find value: 250 Ohms

Except for signal 0-10V:

10KOhms (see 2-3)
-Signal polarity. Check if the plus of the
signal is connected on
terminal 70.
The positioner is not -Non conformity of the Check the accordance
adjustable for the full stroke. between the stroke of the
stroke. driven unit and the stroke of
the actuator.
- Bad adjustment at Check 0% position.
potentiometer.
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Type MAS4 - class II

ACTUATOR - SERVOMOTEUR
Drawing/plan n°X1746-01

SPARE PARTS LIST - LISTE DE PIECES DE RECHANGE TYPE 1

ITEM PART NAME DESIGNATION CODE

1 COVER COUVERCLE
2 HOUSING CARTER

18 UPPER FLANGE JOUE SUPERIEUR

14 FIXING FLANGE BRIDE DE SORTIE

5 HANDWHEEL VOLANT DE CDE MAN.

6 Declutching Device Débrayage de Cde manuelle

15 POINTER DISK INDICATEUR DE POSITION

25 INDICATOR WINDOW FENETRE D'INDICATEUR

12 CAMBLOCK BLOC A CAMES

9 CROWN COURONNE
7+8 PLANETARY GEAR+3 SATELLITES PORTE SATELLITES - 3

3 WORM ( worm-wheel ) VIS SANS FIN ( vsf/roue )

4 QUADRANT SECTEUR

20 WHEEL TLS-1 ROUE FIN DE COURSE

16 PINION TLS FIN DE COURSE
22 WHEEL TLS-2 ROUE FIN DE COURSE
26 SWITCH PLATE PLATEAU DE FIN DE COURSE

17 SPRING ( torque device ) RESSORT DE LIMITEUR

24 Torque Cover Couvercle limiteur

13 BALL BEARING SET POCHETTE DE ROULEMENTS

23 Set of external SCREWS Pochette VISSERIE extérieure
35 GASKETS & O-RINGS SET POCHETTE DE JOINTS

19 MAIN DRIVE SHAFT ARBRE DE SORTIE

31 FOOT PLATE SOCLE

21 MOTOR MOTEUR
10 Microswitch Microrupteur 83 160
11 Terminal Borne DR4/8

32 Potentiometer Class II Potentiomètre class II 1000 ohm

33 Transmitter TAM Transmetteur TAM 4/20 mA
34 Cable gland Presse étoupe Pg16

28+30 Positioner Box Boîte Positionneur

27 Positioner Card ModuGAM Carte Positionneur MODUGAM

29 Solid state relay Relais statique

REF-LIST
SP-MAS4
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TT01
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WIRING DIAGRAM
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