ML6420, ML7420 NON-SPRING RETURN ELECTRIC LINEAR VALVE ACTUATORS
Auxiliary Potentiometers
The 43191679 Auxiliary Potentiometers can be used as
feedback potentiometers and to provide remote indication of
valve position. See the Installation Instructions packed with the
potentiometers.
Auxiliary Switches
The 43191680 Dual Auxiliary Switch can be used on both the
ML6420 and ML7420 Electric Linear Valve Actuators. Switching
points are adjustable over the full length of the actuator stroke;
for example, the switch can be used to switch pumps or to
provide remote indication of any stroke position. See the
Installation Instructions packed with the auxiliary switch.
CAUTION
Equipment Damage Hazard.
Improper voltage damages the auxiliary switch
beyond repair.
Use the 43191680 Dual Auxiliary Switch only with
M6640
24 Vac applications.
Fig. 14. Manual operator knob.
OPERATION
ML7420
General
Signal Input (+)
In the actuator, the drive of a synchronous motor is converted
into the linear motion of the actuator stem by using a spur gear
transmission. A button retainer clip connects the actuator stem
to the valve stem.
The analog input signal (+) range is set at the factory to 0 to 10
Vdc. Changing the position of the W2 selector plug sets the
range to 2 through 10 Vdc. Selector plugs W1, W2, and W3 are
positioned on the back side of the printed circuit board. See
Fig. 12 for location of the selector plugs.
Manual Operation
Signal Input Failure
The ML6420 and ML7420 are equipped with a manual
operator knob (see Fig. 14) to open or close the valve in the
event of power failure:
Using the potentiometer, the actuator can be set to run to any
position in event of a signal failure (ML7420/25 only). ML6420
does not have any input signal failure jumpers or
potentiometers.
1. Turn off or disconnect the power supply before manually
operating the actuator.
2. Push down on the manual operator knob and turn the
knob:
Output Signal Feedback (F)
a. Counterclockwise to drive the stem downward.
b. Clockwise to draw the stem upward.
An analog output signal (2 to 10 Vdc) that represents the actual
actuator stem position is available at terminal F. It can be used
for remote indication of the stem position. When the actuator
stem is fully downward, the output signal is 10 Vdc.
IMPORTANT
Manual operation allows very high closing force that
can jam the actuator spindle, exceed the force switch
ratings, and stop the motor. After a manual valve
close-off operation, release the spindle one turn by
turning the manual operator knob. This will ensure
automatic disengagement of the manual operator
upon power resumption.
When the valve stem is up, the output signal is 0 or 2 Vdc. The
output of the signal does not change when the action of the
actuator is reversed using W3. See Direction of Action.
Actuator Override
To override the control signal (for freeze protection or similar
applications), connect the 24 Vac common (T2) to either
terminal O1 or O2. Connecting to terminal O1 fully extends the
actuator stem. Connecting to O2 fully retracts the actuator
stem.
NOTE: If the manual operator knob is not pushed in while
turned, it will rotate only a short distance before
disengaging without power resumption.
The control signal (+) is ignored when the override signal is
applied to terminal O1 or O2. This override can be achieved
with a switch or a relay. See Fig. 15.
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