Jamesbury Valvcon V Series Actuator 115VAC and 230VAC

Product catalog summary

General Overview
Metso Automation specializes in Valvcon electric actuators, serving industries such as aerospace, automotive, and energy. These actuators are noted for their reliability and features like simple calibration, digital electronics, and compatibility with remote and solar-powered applications.

Features and Benefits

Motor: Operates continuously at full torque for up to 15 minutes at 104°F with a 75% duty cycle.
Lubrication: Grease suitable for -40°F to 150°F.
Gearing: Hardened steel for durability.
Manual Operation: Wrench-operated override shaft and optional handwheel.
Limit Switches: Standard and additional switches for position indication.
Open/Close Operation: Powered contacts with fuse protection.
Proportional Control: Accepts 4-20 mA or 0-10VDC signals with 1% accuracy and provides feedback.

V Series Highlights
Features modular electronics for easy upgrades, suitable for various applications from on-off duty to modulating control.

Extended Duty Cycle
Motors rated at 75% duty cycle, allowing continuous operation for 15 minutes.

Break-away Torque
Delivers rated torque immediately upon power-up for efficient valve operation.

Simplified Set-up
V Series Control Board offers easy controls and adjustments for signal sensitivity and cycle time.

Board Options

Control Board: Controls from 4-20mA or 0-10VDC signals, with position feedback and speed control.
ISO Readback Board: Provides signal isolation and feedback for 2-wire and 3-wire control.
Speed Control/Timer Board: Adjusts cycle speed and schedules automatic cycling.

Additional Options

Tropical Heater/Thermostat: For high humidity applications.
ISO 5211 Output: Standard mounting configuration.
Brake: Prevents backdriving in specific valve types.
Feedback Potentiometer: Indicates actuator position.
Additional Limit Switches: For position indication or operating other devices.
Handwheel: For manual operation when power is unavailable.
Hazardous Location Enclosures: Rated for various environmental conditions.

Certifications
V Series models are certified by the Canadian Standards Association for hazardous or weatherproof locations.

Specifications
Valvcon AC voltage actuators operate on 115VAC and 230VAC, using reversing induction motors. Connected devices must be rated for a minimum of 250VAC (or 550VAC for 230VAC applications). Avoid wiring multiple actuators in parallel due to induced feedback voltage.

Procedures
Do not apply power to terminal 3 or 4 when a control board is installed. Use 'CW' and 'CCW' buttons to operate the actuator.

Wiring Instructions
Motor Board Wiring: Connect terminals 6 (CW Limit), 5 (CCW Limit), 4 (CW AC Hot), 3 (CCW AC Hot), 2 (AC Common), and 1 (AC Hot for heater option).
Control Board Wiring: Connect terminals A and B for input signals, C and D for feedback, and leave terminal E unconnected.

Ordering Information
Model code example specifies series, operating voltage, board options, torque, enclosure type, and additional options like heaters and feedback potentiometers.

Recommendations
Use the heater option for high-humidity applications or where temperatures may drop below 32°F. Ensure compliance with ISO 5211 for output specifications.

Customer Support
Metso Automation offers 24-hour access to technical support materials via their website and local support through trained distributors and representatives. Express Services are available for engineering questions and actuator repairs or upgrades.

Quality Assurance
Metso Automation is committed to high-quality products, supported by their development laboratory and manufacturing facilities.

Catalog excerpts

Jamesbury Valvcon V Series Actuator 115VAC and 230VAC-2

With the innovative Valvcon V Series,Metso Automationpioneered the concept of plug-in,modular electronics in valve automation.This concept redefined and simplified the entire valve actuation processupgrades and modifications can now be done in the field,in a matter of minutes,with no hard wiring, soldering or factory returns.For years,the V Series has set the standard for high quality,rugged and reliable electric actuators.Metso Automation uses its proven technology to vastly simplify actuator set-up andcalibration and to enhance actuator performance.V Serieselectric actuators are designed to...

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(Order Code C)The add-on Control Board allows control from either 4-20mA or 0- 10VDC (or 2-10VDC) control signals.This board also provides:position feedback (4-20mA or 0-10VDC)Օlocked rotor/stall protection speed control for slower cycle timesՕadjustable dead band (sensitivity to signal changes)on-board supervisory control via push buttons Օselectable pre-set response to loss of control signal (fail to zeroor fail last position)reverse acting operation with no wiring changes requiredՕsplit range operation (Order Code J) The Speed Control feature solves the problem of the valve openingtoo quickly...

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MOTOR BOARD WIRING TERMINAL 6 CW LIMIT(LINE VOLTAGE OUT)TERMINAL 5 CCW LIMIT(LINE VOLTAGE OUT)TERMINAL 4 CW AC HOT (MUST CONNECT) TERMINAL 3 CCW AC HOT (MUST CONNECT) TERMINAL 2 AC COMMON (MUST CONNECT) CAUTION: Valvcon AC voltage actuators use reversing inductionmotors which cause high voltages. TERMINAL 1 AC HOT(FOR HEATER OPTION) Devices connected toterminal 3 and to terminal 4 must be rated for a minimum 250VAC (550VAC for 230VAC applications). Due to theinduced feedback voltage,multiple actuators can not be wiredin parallel.Separate (isolated contacts) must be provided foreach actuator....

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Board Options* C Control Board J Speed Control Timer Board U ISO Readback Board > Other Options Weathertight (NEMA 4/4X) H > 1 Tropical Heater/Thermostat > 2 WX Weathertight & Explosionproof (NEMA 4/4X/7 & 9) I ISO 5211 Compliant Output K Brake > Torque (in lbs)150 P Feedback Potentiometer S2 2 Additional Limit Switches 150 T > 3 Heater/Thermostat 300 300 600 600 Z Handwheel 1000 1000 1500 1500 > Operating Voltage 2000 2000 N115AC 115VAC 2500 2500 3000 3000 N230AC 230VAC * Select only one board option as needed.1This heater option activates at or below 90F and deactivates at110аF;it is recommended...

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