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Spirax Sarco AEL3 Series Installation And Maintenance Instructions Manual

Spirax Sarco AEL3 Series Installation And Maintenance Instructions Manual

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3583150/4
(P100018817-B)
IM-P344-01 CTLS Issue 4
Electric Linear Actuators
Installation and Maintenance Instructions
AEL3 Electric Linear Actuators
AEL3
1. Safety information
2. General product information
3. Installation
4. Commissioning
5. Maintenance
IM-P344-01
CTLS Issue 4
© Copyright 2020
1
Printed in GB

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  • Page 1 3583150/4 IM-P344-01 (P100018817-B) CTLS Issue 4 AEL3 Electric Linear Actuators Installation and Maintenance Instructions 1. Safety information 2. General product information 3. Installation 4. Commissioning 5. Maintenance AEL3 Electric Linear Actuators © Copyright 2020 IM-P344-01 CTLS Issue 4 Printed in GB...

  • Page 2: Safety Information

    1. Safety information Safe operation of this product can only be guaranteed if it is properly installed, commissioned, used and maintained by qualified personnel (see Section 1.13) in compliance with the operating instructions. General installation and safety instructions for pipeline and plant construction, as well as the proper use of tools and safety equipment must also be complied with.
  • Page 3 All work must be carried out or be supervised by a suitably competent person. Installation and iii) Spirax Sarco products are not intended to withstand external stresses that may be induced by operating personnel should be trained in the correct use of the product according to the Installation any system to which they are fitted.

  • Page 4: Returning Products

    AEL3 series electric linear actuators are for use with Spira-trol two-port control valves and QL three-port valves. Actuators will normally be supplied fitted to the control valve. When supplied separately, ensure the 1.16 Disposal...

  • Page 5: Installation

    3. Installation 3.1 Location Warning label M16 x 1.5 Gland nut M20 x 1.5 Gland nut The actuator should be mounted above the valve with sufficient space to remove the terminal cover and general ease of access. When selecting the location, make sure that the actuator is not exposed to an ambient temperature exceeding the range -10°C to + 55°C.
  • Page 6 > 150 mm > 150 mm Fig. 3 Fig. 4 AEL3 Electric Linear Actuators AEL3 Electric Linear Actuators IM-P344-01 CTLS Issue 4 IM-P344-01 CTLS Issue 4...
  • Page 7 3.2 Connecting the actuator to the valve Make sure that the spindle is fully retracted into the actuator and handle is up so that the spring is secured in place. 3.2.1 Mounting to 2-port Spira-trol valves Remove the actuator retaining nut from the valve. Screw the valve stem lock-nut 2 x valve stem diameters onto the valve stem Screw the adaptor onto the stem and tighten the lock nut to secure it.
  • Page 8 For AEL3R and AEL3X - use the handle to lower the actuator spindle until the clamp tightens over the adaptor. For AEL3E - fold the handle back to the home position in the actuator head and the spindle will lower automatically.
  • Page 9 3.2.2 Mounting to QL 3-way valves Remove the actuator retaining nut from the valve. Screw the valve stem lock-nut 2 x valve stem diameters onto the valve stem. Make sure that the spindle is fully retracted into the actuator and handle is up so that the spring is secured in place.

  • Page 10: Electrical Connection

    3.3 Electrical connection Important Read Section 1 'Safety information', before attempting to wire the supply to the actuator. Slow blow fuses should be fitted in all phases, but not in the protective earth conductor. Warning This is a class A equipment. It may cause radio interference in the home, in which case the The protective earth internal must be connected to the installation protective earth system.
  • Page 11 3.3.2 Signal connection for 24 V powered actuator: 4-20 mA or 0-10 V Connect the wiring as per the diagram. Note: actuator action can be reversed via terminals 2a and 2b. AEL3E/AEL3R AEL3X + 0-10 V + 4-20 mA yo=0...10V + 0-10 V + 4-20 mA yo=0...10V...
  • Page 12 3.3.3 Switch coding Applies for continuous mode only Stroke 1 mm 20 mm 1 2 3 4 40 s ± 1 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 Running time 80 s ± 4 1 2 3 4 Stroke Signal Signal 120 s ±...

  • Page 13: Led Functions

    3.5 LED functions 3.6 Actuator removal max. AEL3E and AEL3R 1 /s Description Both LEDs flash red Initialisation Top LED lights up red Top limit stop or "OPEN" position reached Bottom LED lights up red Bottom limit stop or "CLOSED" position reached Top LED flashes green Actuator is running, moving to "OPEN"...
  • Page 14 3.7 100 V and 230 V power module installation 105.3 mm There are 2 additional options available for power supply: 100-110 V and 230 V. These are available by 99 mm connecting an auxiliary power module to the standard actuator model. Fresh labels are provided that reflect the change made.
  • Page 15 See next page for label detail AEL3 AEL3 AEL3 Fig. 32 Fig. 34 Danger of electrocution Do not make a connection between terminal blocks X and Y. 100-110 V/ 230 V; 0-10 V, 4-20 mA 100-110 V/ 230 V; 0-10 V, 4-20 mA Fig.
  • Page 16 3.7.1 Valve Motor Drive connection for actuators fitted with power module AEL3E/AEL3R 230 V~ 230 V~ 100-110 V~ 100-110 V~ Module Module 230 V ~ 230 V ~ 100-110 V~ 100-110 V~ Fig. 38 Fig. 38 Fig. 36 AEL3E/R AEL3E/R AEL3X 230 V~ 230 V~...
  • Page 17 3.7.2 Signal connection for actuators fitted with a power module: 4-20 mA or 0-10 V AEL3X Note: Actuator action can be reversed via terminals 2a and 2b. AEL3E/AEL3R 230 V~ 100-110 V~ 230 V~ 100-110 V~ Module 230 V ~ Module 100-110 V~ 230 V ~...

  • Page 18: Removing The Power Module

    3.8 Removing the power module 3.9 Installing the auxiliary switches Ensure actuator is disconnected from power supply. For use in normal environments Remove all wiring from the terminals. Insert a flathead screwdriver in the slot as shown in the diagram. Depress the screwdriver and push it gently to the right to unlock the latch.
  • Page 19 Fig. 53a Fig. 54a 4 5 6 7 8 9 X S1 Fig. 49 Fig. 50 s= 40 s= 40 s= 20 s= 20 X S2 s= 14 s= 14 10 0% 10 0% X S1 X S2 10 0% 10 0% X S2 7 8 9...
  • Page 20 Note: Overlay label also required for 24V variant as auxiliary switch is not UL approved. Fig. 55 Fig. 56 Fig. 57 AEL3 Electric Linear Actuators AEL3 Electric Linear Actuators IM-P344-01 CTLS Issue 4 IM-P344-01 CTLS Issue 4...
  • Page 21 3.10 High temperature extension kit The extension kit is to be used on applications above 130 °C to up to 240 °C. There are two kit options of up to 180 °C and another for up to 240 °C Unscrew the actuator mounting plate screws for pillars.

  • Page 22: Maintenance

    4. Commissioning Actuators supplied already fitted to control valves would be supplied already commissioned. However, should it be necessary to commission an actuator, the following procedure should be adopted. 4.1 Preliminary checks - All actuators Check that the actuator voltage corresponds to that required. Ensure the wiring corresponds to that outlined in Section 3.3 or 3.7.
  • Page 23 Spirax Sarco Ltd Runnings Road Cheltenham GL51 9NQ United Kingdom www.spiraxsarco.com AEL3 Electric Linear Actuators IM-P344-01 CTLS Issue 4...

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