The Rotork CVA delivers a range of sizes suitable

for almost all linear and part-turn control valve CVA Range
applications requiring highly accurate positioning.
It offers end users high standards in performance, Linear and Part-turn
build quality and overall value. Control Valve Actuators

Features
• Linear drive action (CVL)
• Part-turn drive action (CVQ)
• Continuous unrestricted modulation duty – S9
• On-board datalogger included as standard
• Configurable fail-to-position option using
supercapacitor technology
• Explosion proof to international standards
• Suited for single-phase or DC power supplies
• Direct torque / thrust measurement for protection
and monitoring
• Adjustable speed control
• Double-sealing to IP68 providing protection in the most
demanding environments
• Bluetooth® enabled for local setup / control and diagnostics
• Accurate and repeatable positional control using
4-20 mA signal
• Scalable control input characterisation
• Optional Intrinsically Safe (IS) control inputs and
feedback outputs
• Optional manual override
• Digital communication options including HART®,
Foundation Fieldbus®, Profibus®, PakscanTM , Modbus®
and RIRO available
RIRO

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Advanced Engineering

1 Dual Sensor™ Technology 2 1

In order to achieve positioning to 0.1%, two independent 3

position sensors are used to eliminate backlash and inertia

effects in the gearing. The sensors are 12-bit rotary magnetic
CVL
Linear Actuator
encoders, one on the motor output and the other near the
output shaft of the actuator.

2 User Interface
The primary user configuration interface is via a generic field
communicator using software freely downloadable from the
website www.rotork.com. In addition, each actuator has a tri-
colour status LED located at the top of the rotary selector.

3 Power Supply / Fail-to-Position

Incorporated within each AC actuator is a switch mode
power supply, which can accept a range of input voltages 6 9 7

from 100–240 VAC 50/60 Hz. An optional 24 VDC supply

can be catered for. For fail-to-position action on loss of
supply, the CVA can be fitted with a reserve powerpack,
which consists of ‘super capacitors’. The reserve powerpack 2
will allow the actuator to move to a predetermined position 4 3

on power failure.
8
4 DC Brushless Motor
The CVA uses a high efficiency, continuous rated, brushless
CVQ
Part-turn Actuator
DC motor. This allows maintenance free operation even with
continuous unrestricted modulation duty. 5

5 Hand Drive
Optional hand drive mechanism can be provided with both
linear and part-turn actuators to allow manual operation of 6
the valve.

6 Terminal Bung - Double-Sealing

The “double-sealed” terminal compartment provides a compact 7 9
wiring interface for power, control and feedback indication.
Four conduit entries are provided as standard with internal and
external earth connection points. Control and indication circuits 8 Anti Back-Drive Mechanism
can be supplied certified to “IS”. Double-sealing is important as The CVA standard build is capable of resisting any back drive
the terminal compartment is then segregated by a watertight from the valve up to 125% of the rated force. For applications
seal from the rest of the actuator. If the cover is left off during where loss of power requires absolute “fail-in-position”
installation or if conduit entries or cable glands are not properly capability, an optional solenoid locking mechanism
sealed, the actuator remains fully protected. is available.

7 Geartrain 9 Output Drive

Simple yet durable high efficiency spur gear drive, lubricated For CVQ the base conforms to MSS SP-101 or ISO 5211.
for life with proven high reliability. CVL may be adapted to suit individual valves.

CVA Range Performance Summary

CVL - Min Rated (Max) Max Speed Full Stroke CVQ - 90º Min Rated (Max) Operating Time
Linear Thrust Thrust* Stroke in/sec Time Torque Torque** sec
lbf (N) lbf (N) in (mm) (mm/sec) sec lbf.in (Nm) lbf.in (Nm)

500 200 (890) 500 (2,224) 1.5 (38.1) 0.25 (6.35) 6 1200 480 (54.2) 1,200 (135.5) 15

1000 400 (1,780) 1,000 (4,448) 2 (50.8) 0.1 (2.54) 20 2400 960 (108.4) 2,400 (271) 20

1500 600 (2,669) 1,500 (6,672) 2 (50.8) 0.1 (2.54) 20 **Corresponds to 100% torque sensor setting. Minimum torque corresponds to
40% torque sensor setting. Mechanical stop adjustment: +/-5°.
5000 2,000 (8,896) 5,000 (22,241) 4.5 (114.3) 0.1 (2.54) 45
Note: Operating speed is adjustable from 5 - 100% in 1% increments. Figures
*Corresponds to 100% thrust sensor setting. Minimum thrust corresponds to 40% shown are at 100% setting.
thrust sensor setting.

CVA Range
Performance
Dwell Time Graph

Dwell Time Logging 4500

Ideal valve sizing - Good control

The total accumulated time spent within each 1% portion 4000

of stroke is recorded by the CVA datalogger. This data may 3500

provide essential information regarding the valve sizing, 3000

control loop tuning and process stability.

Dwell Times (min)

2500

For example, a valve sized for a specified process requirement 2000 Oversized valve - Poor control Undersized valve - Poor control

to provide optimum control ranging around the 50% position 1500

should have a dwell time characteristic idealised in the graph
1000
opposite. Offsets towards the open or closed positions
may indicate under or oversizing of the valve or process 500

conditions outside design specification. A broad characteristic 0

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100

may confirm significant process rangeability or indicate Valve Position (%)

Dwell Time Graph

instability. Coupled with other process data, valve dwell
time can provide information leading to improved efficiency Rotork CVA Step Response
T86b = 0.175 secs
and production. 53.0

A reference dwell profile can be recorded shortly after the 52.5

installation of the actuator to be used to check for sizing and 52.0

stability. This may then be used for comparison in the future.
51.5

Position (%)
Demand %
Position %
Performance 51.0

The response (right) shows the low dead-time (0.075 sec) and 50.5
0.075 sec
high resolution of the CVA. With a step change of 2% the 50.0

time taken for the CVA to move 1.7% is 0.175 seconds (T86) 49.5
without overshooting the set-point.
49.0
0 1 2 3 4
Reliability Time Period (seconds)
Response Time Graph
There are numerous advanced design features that help
achieve a reliable product including:
• Dual Sensor™ technology: Using two independent
position sensors, backlash and positional errors
are minimised
• Brushless DC motor enables full continuous unrestricted
modulation duty – S9
• The simple yet durable, high-efficiency geartrain, is Dwell Time Logging
lubricated for life and designed for arduous control The total accumulated time spent within each 1% portion
valve duties of stroke is recorded by the CVA datalogger. This data may
• Double-sealing to IP68 provides protection in the most provide essential information regarding the valve sizing,
demanding environments control loop tuning and process stability.

CVA Enlight Self Test Screen Shot Datalogger View

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 CVA Range
Linear and Part-turn
Control Valve Actuators
Setup and Configuration
All setup and configuration is performed non-intrusively using
a generic field communicator using software (Fig. 1), which is
freely downloadable from the website www.rotork.com. Each
actuator in range is uniquely displayed. Once the appropriate
actuator is selected the LED on the actuator will flash blue.

Quick Setup Wizard

End-of-travel limit setting can be carried out automatically
using the quick setup wizard (Fig. 2). During the setup
wizard process, the CVA runs to the valve limit until it meets
resistance, then backs off slightly and eases into the seat
where the limit is then set. This is then repeated for the
opposite direction. During the quick setup procedure the
applied force can be limited for the duration of the setup.
Once complete the operating force can be set to meet process
requirements. During the setup the actual measured load will
be displayed (Fig. 3).
When auto calibration is complete the valve travel is shown on
the display.
Figure 2

Figure 1. Left: ECOM,

Right: Rosemount 475.
The CVA can be configured
using a Bluetooth wireless
enabled device such as
a PC or alternatively
a typical shop HART
communicator such as an
ECOM or Rosemount 475

Figure 3

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