Electric Consumption Data

for IQT, IQTM and IQTF Actuators

Introduction Motor design

This guide provides IQT actuator range motor data, at the IQT incorporate low inertia, 24 V permanent magnet DC
following supply voltages: motors and are class F insulated.
Voltages at 50 Hz and 60 Hz
Motor control protection
100, 110, 115, 120, 200, 208, 220, 230, 240, 270, 380, 400,
The primary protection for the motor is torque switch
415, 440, 460, 480, 500, 550, 575, 590, 600, 660 and 690.
protection. By measuring the actuator output torque and
AC voltage tolerance: +10 / -15%, frequency + / - 5% comparing to the open and close torque switch setting,
effective motor and more importantly, valve protection is
DC voltage tolerance: 17 – 36 VDC
achieved.
For AC supplies the IQT range utilises 2 phases only (phase -
Thermostats providing over temperature protection, if the
neutral / phase – phase) which are internally transformed and
duty cycle exceeds actuator rating, also protect IQT units.
rectified to supply the control package and DC motor.
IQT control protection will prevent motor stall in the event of
In order to achieve supply load diversity on 3-phase supplies, valve jamming. Using torque as the primary means of motor
multiple actuators should be connected equally across all three protection, along with thermostat and IQT control protection,
phases. Three terminals are provided for cable connection. the requirement for traditional protection methods and their
Refer to wiring diagram. inherent weakness when applied to short time duty, variable
load motors is eliminated.
Design criteria
Motors designed for operation of valve actuators require Power supply cable sizing
special consideration. As continuous running is not a As a minimum requirement, cables must be sized to ensure
requirement with isolating, inching or regulating duty valves, volt drop does not exceed 10% of nominal supply voltage at
motors need only be short duty time rated. rated torque.

Valve load can vary dramatically across stroke and from stroke
Fuse selection
to stroke as process and valve conditions vary.
Due to the unique nature of the motor duty and taking in
These conditions can vary from light running to rated torque to account the comprehensive control protection of the IQT,
with a facility to exceed rated when unseating “sticky” valves, sizing of fuses or trip devices should be based on protecting
actual motor loading has no constant. the power cable connected to the actuator.
To apply traditional motor protection to actuator motors is
therefore flawed, leading to spurious tripping or no protection Frequency converters and UPS
at all. Where UPS systems are required, the power supply should
have negligible harmonic distortion. In general terms actuators
Rotork recognise the special nature of actuator motors and
are designed to operate on power supplies conforming
have therefore designed the IQT range motor and its control
to recognised power supply standards such as EN 50160
package with this unique duty at the forefront.
- Voltage Characteristics of Electricity Supplied by Public
Distribution systems.
 Electric Consumption Data
for IQT, IQTM and IQTF Actuators

IQT, IQTM and IQTF Electrical Performance Data

Data is at actuator rated torque. Data is valid for both 50 Hz and 60 Hz supplies. Manufacturing tolerances may mean values do not exactly
match those shown.

IQT125 IQT250 IQT500 IQT1000 IQT2000 IQT3000

IQTF50 IQTF100 IQTM125 IQTM250 IQTM500 IQTM1000 IQTM2000 IQTM3000
Supply IQTF125 IQTF250 IQTF500 IQTF1000 IQTF2000 IQTF3000
Voltage
Current Power Current Power Current Power Current Power Current Power Current Power Current Power Current Power
Amps kW Amps kW Amps kW Amps kW Amps kW Amps kW Amps kW Amps kW
24 VDC 10.0 0.24 10.0 0.24 10.0 0.24 12.0 0.29 13.0 0.32 13.0 0.32 15.0 0.36 N/A N/A

100 2.8 0.28 2.8 0.28 3.5 0.33 4.5 0.43 4.5 0.43 4.7 0.45 5.3 0.50 6.0 0.60
110 2.8 0.28 2.8 0.28 3.2 0.33 4.1 0.43 4.1 0.43 4.3 0.45 4.8 0.50 5.4 0.60
115 2.8 0.28 2.8 0.28 3.2 0.33 4.1 0.43 4.1 0.43 4.3 0.45 4.8 0.50 5.4 0.60
120 2.3 0.28 2.3 0.28 2.9 0.33 3.7 0.43 3.7 0.43 3.9 0.45 4.4 0.50 5.0 0.60

200 1.4 0.28 1.4 0.28 1.7 0.33 2.2 0.43 2.2 0.43 2.4 0.45 2.6 0.50 3.0 0.60
208 1.4 0.28 1.4 0.28 1.7 0.33 2.2 0.43 2.2 0.43 2.4 0.45 2.6 0.50 3.0 0.60
220 1.4 0.28 1.4 0.28 1.7 0.33 2.2 0.43 2.2 0.43 2.4 0.45 2.6 0.50 3.0 0.60
230 1.2 0.28 1.2 0.28 1.5 0.33 1.9 0.43 1.9 0.43 2.1 0.45 2.3 0.50 2.6 0.60
240 1.2 0.28 1.2 0.28 1.5 0.33 1.9 0.43 1.9 0.43 2.1 0.45 2.3 0.50 2.6 0.60
270 1.2 0.28 1.2 0.28 1.5 0.33 1.9 0.43 1.9 0.43 2.1 0.45 2.3 0.50 2.6 0.60

380 0.7 0.22 0.7 0.22 0.9 0.33 1.2 0.43 1.2 0.43 1.2 0.45 1.4 0.50 1.6 0.60
400 0.7 0.22 0.7 0.22 0.9 0.33 1.2 0.43 1.2 0.43 1.2 0.45 1.4 0.50 1.6 0.60
415 0.7 0.22 0.7 0.22 0.9 0.33 1.2 0.43 1.2 0.43 1.2 0.45 1.4 0.50 1.6 0.60
440 0.7 0.22 0.7 0.22 0.9 0.33 1.2 0.43 1.2 0.43 1.2 0.45 1.4 0.50 1.6 0.60

460 0.7 0.22 0.7 0.22 0.9 0.33 1.2 0.43 1.2 0.43 1.2 0.45 1.4 0.50 1.6 0.60
480 0.6 0.22 0.6 0.22 0.7 0.33 0.9 0.43 0.9 0.43 1.0 0.45 1.1 0.50 1.2 0.60
500 0.6 0.22 0.6 0.22 0.7 0.33 0.9 0.43 0.9 0.43 1.0 0.45 1.1 0.50 1.2 0.60
550 0.6 0.22 0.6 0.22 0.7 0.33 0.9 0.43 0.9 0.43 1.0 0.45 1.1 0.50 1.2 0.60
575 0.6 0.22 0.6 0.22 0.7 0.33 0.9 0.43 0.9 0.43 1.0 0.45 1.1 0.50 1.2 0.60
590 0.6 0.22 0.6 0.22 0.7 0.33 0.9 0.43 0.9 0.43 1.0 0.45 1.1 0.50 1.2 0.60
600 0.6 0.22 0.6 0.22 0.7 0.33 0.9 0.43 0.9 0.43 1.0 0.45 1.1 0.50 1.2 0.60
660 0.6 0.22 0.6 0.22 0.7 0.33 0.9 0.43 0.9 0.43 1.0 0.45 1.1 0.50 1.2 0.60
690 0.6 0.22 0.6 0.22 0.7 0.33 0.9 0.43 0.9 0.43 1.0 0.45 1.1 0.50 1.2 0.60

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