5.3.4 Select output signal set ......31 Functional principle ........ 6 5.3.5 Set control mode ........32 Sub-assemblies ........7 Further settings via COM-SIPOS ..32 Block diagram (electrical connections) ... 8 Adjust end positions ......35 5.5.1 Position recording with Assembly and connection ��������������...
Operation instructions 1 General information SIPOS SEVEN ECOTRON General information 1�1 Safety information General information The devices referred to in this document are components of installations conceived for industrial applications. They are designed in accordance with the recognized engineering rules.
1 General information Operation instructions SIPOS SEVEN ECOTRON 1�2 Transport and storage ■ The device must be supplied in sturdy packaging. ■ For transport, loop the rope around the hand wheel housing, refer to illustration. Only use the eyes provided on the elec- tronics unit (fig.
The Purchase Agreement contains the complete and exclusive regulation on material defect liability of SIPOS Aktorik. These contractual regulations are neither amended nor limited by the descriptions contained in these oper- ation instructions and documentation.
2 General information Operation instructions SIPOS SEVEN ECOTRON General information 2�1 Functional principle Description The electronics with integral frequency converter (1) controls the motor (2). The motor turns the output drive shaft (4) via the worm shaft (3). The output drive shaft (4) drives a gear or a valve stem (5) via a stem nut.
Operation instructions 2 General information SIPOS SEVEN ECOTRON 2�2 Sub-assemblies The actuators of the SIPOS SEVEN series comprise two main assemblies: gear unit and electronics unit. For details, refer to chapter „Spare parts“. The main sub-assembly gear consists of the sub-assemblies:...
2 General information Operation instructions SIPOS SEVEN ECOTRON 2�3 Block diagram (electrical connections) The block diagram shows the electronic sub-assemblies and the inputs and outputs for possible customer-specific connections. Fig�: Block diagram Page 8 Y070.301/EN...
■ When disassembling the electronics cover, make sure the insert does not fall down. It is recommended that the services and support of the responsible SIPOS Aktorik service centers are utilized for all planning, installation, commissioning and service tasks. 3�1�1 General assembly instructions for all output shaft types ■...
3 Assembly and connection Operation instructions SIPOS SEVEN ECOTRON Output flange (fig. item 1) does not have to be removed from the rotary actuator! 1. Unscrew centering ring (fig. item 5) from output flange. 2. Take off stem nut (4) together with axial needle-roller assembly and axial bearing washers (3).
Operation instructions 3 Assembly and connection SIPOS SEVEN ECOTRON 3�2 Electrical connection The components are designed as to ensure that once connected correctly, uninsulated, live parts cannot be touched directly; i.e. protection against electric shock is provided in accordance with IP2X or IPXXB.
Operation instructions 3 Assembly and connection SIPOS SEVEN ECOTRON 3�3 Separate mounting If the ambient conditions such as extreme vibration, high temperature and/or if access is difficult, the electronics unit is to be mounted separately from the gear unit. The assembly kit for mounting the gear unit...
SIPOS SEVEN ECOTRON Instructions on operator control and operation The COM-SIPOS PC programming software provides for comfortable programming and reading of the actuator data, refer to „4.8 COM-SIPOS PC programming software“ on page 24. 4�1 Crank handle, hand wheel ■...
Operation instructions 4 Instructions on operator control and operation SIPOS SEVEN ECOTRON 4�2 Light emitting diodes (status and fault signals) The actuator informs the user via ■ Light emitting diodes (LEDs) ■ Display (refer to chapter „4.3 Display“ on page 19).
4 Instructions on operator control and operation Operation instructions SIPOS SEVEN ECOTRON 4�2�2 Indication of control, operation direction, end position When illuminated or by flashing, the light emitting diodes (LEDs) indicate ■ the control type: LOCAL mode or REMOTE mode, ■...
Operation instructions 4 Instructions on operator control and operation SIPOS SEVEN ECOTRON 4�2�3 Status and fault signals LEDs ”Ready“ (fig. item A) and the ”Fault“ (Pos. B) indicate the device state and the signals during faults. This enables an analysis of the faults.
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4 Instructions on operator control and operation Operation instructions SIPOS SEVEN ECOTRON Fault Signification Corrective actions type (green) (red) ■ Recommissioning. ■ Check signaling gear and travel poten- Fault: tiometer. ■ ■ End positions were passed Check valve for sluggishness.
Operation instructions 4 Instructions on operator control and operation SIPOS SEVEN ECOTRON 4�3 Display The graphic segment display utilizes different symbols to indicate the actuator state during operation, commissioning and parameterization. Clear representation and unambiguous symbols enable simple operation. The Drive Controller (rotary push button) enables operation directly at the actuator.
4 Instructions on operator control and operation Operation instructions SIPOS SEVEN ECOTRON 4�4 Navigation in the display 4�4�1 Operation of the ”Drive Controller“ rotary push button� = Turn Drive Controller: Select menu item, end position, setting = Press Drive Controller: Confirm selection.
Operation instructions 4 Instructions on operator control and operation SIPOS SEVEN ECOTRON Explanation Use the ’Local operation‘ menu to change over between ’LOCAL mode‘ and ’REMOTE mode‘. The actuator can be operated manually in local operation. The ’End position‘ menu is used to set the closing direction, end positions OPEN and CLOSED and the respective cut-off mode.
4 Instructions on operator control and operation Operation instructions SIPOS SEVEN ECOTRON 4�6�2 End position menu 1 ‘End position‘ menu is active. 2 Indicates that end position CLOSED is selected. 3 Cut-off mode in end position CLOSED: a = travel dependent;...
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Operation instructions 4 Instructions on operator control and operation SIPOS SEVEN ECOTRON 1. Select LOCAL mode: Turn Drive Controller counterclockwise. ’LOCAL mode‘ symbol appears and is flashing (fig. 2). 2. Confirm selection: Press Drive Controller. Fig� 2: Change over to local operation...
Operation: Operation of the actuator in LOCAL mode; ■ Parameterization: Settings which can be changed in LOCAL mode in the display can also be changed using COM-SIPOS. Furthermore, the following control types can be set for REMOTE mode: – Binary: Pulse contact –...
When changing to 'REMOTE' mode, the actuator moves once an operation command from the DCS is present! It is recommended that the services and support of the responsible SIPOS Aktorik service centers are utilized for all planning, installation, commissioning and service tasks.
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5 Commissioning Operation instructions SIPOS SEVEN ECOTRON The following overview shows the individual steps of commissioning� The numbering of the pages indicate the detailed description. For a Action Explanation description, refer to: Switch actuator to LOCAL mode Change to ‘Local operation’ menu...
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Operation instructions 5 Commissioning SIPOS SEVEN ECOTRON For a Action Explanation description, refer to: Signaling gear only: Page 38 Turn central wheel so that arrows 1 Turn and 2 point in upward direction. central wheel to mid position Approach position of first end Approach position position (here end position OPEN).
5 Commissioning Operation instructions SIPOS SEVEN ECOTRON 5�3 Check/set parameters Parameters ‘Cut-off torque CLOSE‘, ’Cut-off torque OPEN‘ ’Speed‘, and ’Signal set‘ are set/pro- grammed via the ’Parameter‘ menu. The sequence of the programming steps is not binding. In the following descriptions, the sequence complies with the indication in the display.
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Operation instructions 5 Commissioning SIPOS SEVEN ECOTRON Tripping torques Tripping range Possible values for setting in Nm of Md [Nm] 30 % 40 % 50 % 60 % 70 % 80 % 90 % 100 % Indication in the ■□□□□□□□ ■■□□□□□□ ■■■□□□□□ ■■■■□□□□ ■■■■■□□□ ■■■■■■□□ ■■■■■■■□ ■■■■■■■■...
5 Commissioning Operation instructions SIPOS SEVEN ECOTRON 5�3�3 Adjust speeds/positioning times Adjust the speed/positioning time to define the speed at which the actuator is operated. Depending on the actuator type, different values can be set for speed/positioning time, refer to table below (ac- tuator type and the adjustable speed range is also indicated on the name plate).
Operation instructions 5 Commissioning SIPOS SEVEN ECOTRON 5�3�4 Select output signal set You may define which output signals are present at the 5 signal outputs. You may choose between 4 output signal sets (consisting of predefined output signals for each of the 5 signaling outputs).
5�4 Further settings via COM-SIPOS Other parameters can be set using the COM-SIPOS PC parameterization program. Some are described in the following. For further information refer to „4.8 COM-SIPOS PC programming soft- ware“ on page 24. Retry torque block If the actuator is blocked in move (block outside the end position range), the actuator is tripped and the red LED flashes periodically 5 times.
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+15 %) will increase the DC link voltage, which will be electronically limited to a permissible value. Deactivating this function is only useful for very specific plant conditions and should only be per- formed after consulting SIPOS! 5�4�2 Runtime monitoring As standard, SEVEN actuators are equipped with runtime monitoring. When running the actuator for the first time over a distance of at least 3 % of the entire travel after setting the end positions, the runtime is measured and stored in a non-volatile memory.
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5 Commissioning Operation instructions SIPOS SEVEN ECOTRON Normal for travel and torque-dependent cut-off mode, the actuator runs ■ from the end position at the lowest speed, approx .1 sec. (fig. 1: curve a), to change to the end position speed, refer to b;...
Operation instructions 5 Commissioning SIPOS SEVEN ECOTRON 5�5 Adjust end positions If actuators are delivered mounted to a valve, this step has been done in the valve manufacturer’s factory. The setting has to be checked during commissioning. ECOTRON actuators are available in various versions: ■...
5 Commissioning Operation instructions SIPOS SEVEN ECOTRON Explanation The signaling gear (7) reduces the rotations of the output shaft (4) required for the complete travel [(5) X –Y] to a rotary movement of less than one full revolution (max. rotation angle of the potenti- ometer (x - y) (Setting (a), refer to following chapter, "Adjust signaling gear ratio“).
Operation instructions 5 Commissioning SIPOS SEVEN ECOTRON Procedure 1. Loosen 4 screws (item 1) from the signaling gear cover and remove cover. 2. Round up rev/stroke to the next incremental value (for incremental values refer to table above). 3. Adjust the slide wheel (2) so that the gear rim faces the desired incremental value on the scale.
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5 Commissioning Operation instructions SIPOS SEVEN ECOTRON Program closing direction 3. Select closing direction: Turn Drive Controller. In the display, the closing direction changes – in our example from ccw to cw closing direction (fig. 3). 4. Accept selected closing direction: Press Drive Controller.
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Operation instructions 5 Commissioning SIPOS SEVEN ECOTRON For travel dependent cut-off mode: Operate the actuator until the valve has reached the end position. Changing the operation direction enables precise end position adjustment. For torque dependent cut-off mode: Hold down Drive Controller for more than 3 s. The actuator automatically moves until reaching the end position.
5 Commissioning Operation instructions SIPOS SEVEN ECOTRON 16. Select Save symbol: Turn Drive Controller cw until the Save symbol starts to blink, fig. 12. 17. Confirm saving: Press Drive Controller.Two ticks, refer to fig. 13, confirm correct end position adjustment and the green LED Fig�...
(binary) control. If control is to be performed as pulse contact or via fieldbus, the control mode has to be set with the COM-SIPOS PC parameterization program (click ‘REMOTE control‘ in the ’Input/Output‘ tab), or indicated when ordering the actuator.
6 REMOTE mode Operation instructions SIPOS SEVEN ECOTRON 6�3 View parameter settings in REMOTE mode Viewing the parameter settings is possible without interrupting the REMOTE mode. Refer also to „Check/set parameters“ on page 28. Operation sequence The actuator is in REMOTE mode, the symbol is active and the REMOTE LED is illuminated.
2 years and wear parts have to be replaced! Replace all seals after continuous immersion within the framework of an inspection. It is recommended that the services of the local SIPOS Aktorik service center are utilized for this purpose.
Actuators in high temperature version – add. version T09 – have to be checked for proper condition by the SIPOS service every 2 years and wear parts have to be replaced! Whenever the covers and hoods are removed, the seals must be inspected for damage. Replace and regrease if necessary.
Operation instructions 8 Spare parts SIPOS SEVEN ECOTRON Spare parts 8�1 General information With the exception of standardized, generally available components, only original spare parts may be used. Spare parts are usually supplied as complete sub-assemblies (see list below). In the following representation drawings, designations with 3 digits are listed.
EN ISO 5211:2001 DIN 3358:1982 SIPOS actuators are designed for the operation of industrial valves. Putting into service is prohibited until the final machinery has been declared in conformity with the provisions of Directive 2006/42/EC. The following basic requirements in compliance with Annex I of the Directive are respected: Annex I, articles 1.1.2, 1.1.3, 1.1.5, 1.2.1, 1.2.6, 1.3.1, 1.3.7, 1.5.1, 1.6.3, 1.7.1, 1.7.3, 1.7.4...
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