April 2000 Bulletin 61.

5:330SA

Type 330SA High-Performance Electric Actuator

The Type 330SA High-Performance Electric Actuator
(figure 1) is a high speed, high accuracy actuator that
is suited for a wide range of demanding process con-
trol applications. Rugged and reliable, the Type 330SA
actuation system differentiates itself from more tradi-
tional electric actuator technologies by offering these
performance features.

D High speed
D High accuracy
D High thrust force
D Long stroke capability
D Spring-fail capability
D High cycle life
D Sliding-stem or rotary-shaft applications
D Third party certification

The Type 330SA actuator uses a brushless servo mo-

tor, integrated with an inverted roller screw, to convert
rotary torque into linear thrust.

The actuator is used in conjunction with a program-

mable, microprocessor-based servo drive, which pro-
vides the control function to the servo motor. The ser-
vo drive is designed to operate brushless DC servo
motors, and is tunable to meet the application require-
ments.

When supplied with performance parameters such as

speed, stroke length, and frequency response, Fisher
Controls will program the servo drive to meet your ap-
plication requirements.

Together, the Type 330SA actuator and servo drive

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compose a programmable, high-performance actua-
tion system for either sliding-stem or rotary-shaft ap-
plications.

Should your service requirements change, the system Figure 1. Type 330SA High-Performance Electric Actuator
is supplied with software that allows you, using a PC, mounted on an easy-eR Control Valve
to modify the servo drive programming.
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Contents

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Principle of Operation ................... 4

Failure Modes ............................ 4

Mounting Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

How To Specify Your Type 330SA

Actuation System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Servo Drive Electrical Connections .... 6

Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
I/O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Resolver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Serial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Programming and Tuning ............... 7

Tables
Servo Drive Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Additional Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Sliding-Stem Mounting Configurations . . . . . . . . . 5
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Specifications ............................ 8

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Features
D High Speed— The roller screw design allows Figure 2. Type 330SA Size 30 Electric Actuator Mounted
rotational speeds of up to 5000 rpm. This can produce on a 2-Inch easy-e Valve
stroke speeds as fast as 60 milliseconds for 19 mm
(0.75-inch) travel. D High Thrust Force— Capable of thrust force up
to 44,500 N (10,000 lb) continuous.
D High Accuracy— Position feedback to the servo
D High Cycle Life— Linear loads are distributed to
drive allows the Type 330SA Electric Actuation Sys-
the multiple threaded helical rollers in the roller screw
tem to achieve combined repeatability and hysteresis
assembly. These multiple contact points allow the ac-
as low as 0.25%.
tuator to achieve cycle life as high as 750 million milli-
meters (approximately 30 million inches) of travel.
D Long Stroke Capability— Stroke length in ex-
cess of 254 mm (10 inches) is available. D High Frequency Response— Tests have
shown frequency response to be as high as 15 Hz
D Spring-Fail Availability— Optional spring-fail up when measured at 5% of travel at mid-stroke.
or spring-fail down configurations may be specified in
place of standard (no spring) constructions. D Application Versatility— Compact, integrated
See figure 5. design allows use on a variety of sliding-stem and
rotary-shaft control valve applications.
D Third Party Certification— The Type 330SA
actuator is CSA certified and the Type VC1000 servo D Spring-Fail Failure Mode— “Lock In Last Posi-
drive is designed to meet CSA certification. See the tion” is available on the non-explosion proof version as
Specifications table on page 8 for details. an optional internal brake.

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Table 1. Servo Drive Specifications
CONTINUOUS PEAK MAXIMUM
SERVO ACTUATOR SIZE OUTPUT OUTPUT CONTINUOUS
OPERATING POSITION
DRIVE CURRENT CURRENT POWER(1)
VOLTAGE FEEDBACK
MODEL
20 30 45 60 Amps Amps Watts
VC1000 125 VDC X X X 4-20 mA 20 40 2000
VC1000 220 VAC-single phase X X X 4-20 mA 8 16 2000
FX-490 220 VAC-3 phase X 2-10 VDC 14 28 2480
FX-8500 460 VAC-3 phase X 2-10 VDC 25 50 10,600
1. The actuator will draw its required power, but the Servo Drive must be connected to a power source capable of delivering Maximum Continuous Power, as specified in this table.

Table 2. Additional Specifications

MAXIMUM CONTINUOUS
ACTUATOR MAXIMUM STROKE SPEED MAXIMUM STROKE LEAD SCREW PITCH
THRUST(1)
SIZE
N lbf mm/sec inch/sec mm Inch mm/revolution Inch/revolution
667 150 406 16 88.9 3.5 5.1 0.2
20
1330 300 203 8 88.9 3.5 2.5 0.1
30 2450 550 254 10 146 5.75 5.1 0.2
11,100 2500 203 8 254 10 5.1 0.2
45
22,200 5000 102 4 254 10 2.5 0.1
60 44,500 10,000 254 10 254 10 6.4 0.25
1. Slight derating may be required in the case of elevated ambient temperatures. Refer to Type 330SA Catalog 14 sizing pages for further information.

RESOLVER FEEDBACK

INVERTED ROLLER SCREW MECHANISM

INTEGRAL 3 PHASE DC
BRUSHLESS SERVO MOTOR

PRE-LOADED ANGULAR
CONTACT BEARINGS

EPOXY COATED
ALUMINUM HOUSING

NEODYMIUM-IRON-BORON MAGNETS

SEALED OUTPUT ROD

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Figure 3. Type 330SA Electric Actuator Design

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Principle of Operation Failure Modes
This high-performance actuator system combines the Your Type 330SA actuation system can be configured
Type 330SA electric actuator and a servo drive as- with two failure modes scenarios.
sembly. These two components work together to pro-
vide you with a highly accurate, high speed actuation
D Loss of command signal— The versatility of
system.
the Type 330SA actuator allows you to configure the
servo drive to position the valve to any position de-
The Type 330SA actuator uses a patented inverted sired upon loss of command signal (open, close, “lock
roller screw technology. It has the low friction com- in last position”, or anything in between).
monly associated with ball screws, but without the re-
circulating ball bearings. The roller screw can be oper-
ated at much higher speeds without sacrificing D Loss of power— If fail open or fail close action
operating life. The brushless DC servo motor has been upon loss of power is desired, then the spring return
built around the roller screw mechanism, resulting in a actuator construction is required. Be aware that the
compact, highly reliable, linear actuator. addition of a spring will increase the size of the actua-
tor required.
Because there are no brushes, the motor commutation
is accomplished electronically. The motor is driven by “Lock in last position” capability is available with the
a servo drive which uses an integrated resolver as the addition of an internal brake. Note that this option is
motor shaft position feedback device (see table 1). not available with CSA explosion proof or CENELEC
This resolver is a rugged, motor-like device, attached certification.
to the servo motor shaft. When used in combination
with the microprocessor inside the servo drive, the
result is a versatile position control system.

The servo drive control program was developed espe-

cially for Fisher Controls to perform the demanding
valve control function required in the process control
Mounting Configurations
industry. Program input parameters can be changed in The Type 330SA electric actuator can be mounted to
the field to fine tune the system as process conditions a wide range of sliding-stem and rotary valves. See
change. table 3 for sliding-stem valve mounting information.
Contact your Fisher Controls sales office for further
Figure 4 shows a typical Type 330SA actuator system. information on rotary valve mounting configurations.

How to Specify Your Type 330SA Actuator System

SPECIFY SERVICE CONDITIONS

A

PROPERLY SIZE VALVE

B S Obtain travel and seat load requirements.

SIZE ACTUATOR
C S Use Force Method of Catalog 14.
S Calculate A, B, C, and D.

SELECT APPROPRIATE ACTUATOR CONSTRUCTION,

D USING CATALOG 14 330SA PAGES.

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Table 3. Sliding-Stem Mounting Configurations
MAXIMUM CONTINUOUS
ACTUATOR YOKE BOSS SIZE MAXIMUM TRAVEL STEM DIAMETER
SIZE THRUST
STYLE
N lb mm Inch mm Inch mm Inch
54 2-1/8 29 1-1/8 9.5 3/8
20 1330(1) 300(1)
71 2-13/16 51 2 12.7 1/2
54 2-1/8 29 1-1/8 9.5 3/8
30 2450(1) 550(1) 71 2-13/16 51 2 12.7 1/2
90 3-9/16 102 4 19.1 3/4
No Spring
S ring 71 2-13/16 51 2 12.7 1/2
90 3-9/16 102 4 19.1 3/4
45 22 200(1)
22,200 5000(1)
25.4 1
127 5 5H
5, 102 4
31.8 1-1/4
25.4 1
60 500(1)
44,500
44 10 000(1)
10,000 127 5 5H
5, 102 4
31.8 1-1/4
54 2-1/8 29 1-1/8 9.5 3/8
20
71 2-13/16 51 2 12.7 1/2
54 2-1/8 29 1-1/8 9.5 3/8
71 2-13/16 51 2 12.7 1/2
30
76 3 25.4 1
90 3 9/16
3-9/16
102 4 31.8 1-1/4
71 2-13/16 51 2 12.7 1/2
Spring-Fail
Spring Fail Contact your Fisher
76 3 25.4 1
Up Controls sales office.
office 90 3 9/16
3-9/16
102 4 31.8 1-1/4
25.4 1
45 76 3
31.8 1-1/4
127 5
25.4 1
102 4
31.8 1-1/4
127 5H 102 4 31.8 1-1/4
60 127 5H 102 4 31.8 1-1/4
54 2-1/8 29 1-1/8 9.5 3/8
20
71 2-13/16 51 2 12.7 1/2
54 2-1/8 29 1-1/8 9.5 3/8
71 2-13/16 51 2 12.7 1/2
30
76 3 25.4 1
90 3 9/16
3-9/16
102 4 31.8 1-1/4
71 2-13/16 51 2 12.7 1/2
Spring-Fail
Spring Fail Contact your Fisher
76 3 25.4 1
Down Controls sales office.
office 90 3 9/16
3-9/16
102 4 31.8 1-1/4
25.4 1
45 76 3
31.8 1-1/4
127 5
25.4 1
102 4
31.8 1-1/4
127 5H 102 4 31.8 1-1/4
60 127 5H 102 4 31.8 1-1/4
1. Thrust is dependent on lead screw pitch. Values shown are for a lead screw pitch of 2.5 mm/revolution (0.1 inches/revolution). For a lead screw pitch of 5.1 mm/revolution (0.2
inches/revolution) the available thrust is half that shown in this table. See thrust values in table 2.

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POSITION
FEEDBACK

POWER CABLE

SERVO DRIVE RESOLVER CABLE

MOTOR/
ACTUATOR

4-20 MA
COMMAND
INPUT

I/O

SYSTEM
POWER
SUPPLY

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Figure 4. Typical Type 330SA Actuator System Including the Actuator Motor, Mounting, and Servo Drive

Servo Drive Electrical Connections I/O

The system power supply provides electrical power Optically isolated inputs and outputs are provided. In-
to the servo drive. A 4-20 mA command input signal puts can be programmed for functions such as Enable
is sent from the control room to the servo drive. The Drive, Remote Reset, etc. The outputs can be con-
servo drive then sends required power to the actuator nected for Loss of Command Signal, General Fault
via the power cable. Actuator position feedback is Alarm, etc.
sent back to the servo drive via the resolver cable.
The servo drive then controls power to the actuator to
make the “actual” position equal to the “commanded”
position. The servo drive also sends this position sig- Resolver
nal back to the control room via the position feed-
back cable. Alarms and digital information are relayed A 9-pin D-shell connector is provided for interfacing
back and forth to the control room via optically isolated the resolver cable from the Type 330SA actuator to
I/O lines. the servo drive.

Power
Serial
A terminal block with screw terminals is provided on
the servo drive for power connections. The terminals A 9-pin D-shell connector is provided for interfacing to
are rated at 30 Amps and accommodate wire size the serial port of a PC running the installed software
ranges from 24 to 10 AWG. for tuning and monitoring the servo drive.

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TYPICAL ACTUATOR TO MATCHLINE

ACTUATOR DISTANCE(1)
SIZE
A B C
mm
20 555.8 416.1 633.5
30 581.2 574.8 879.6
45 749.3 865.1 1190.8
60 896.9 1044.5 1358.9
Inches
20 21.88 16.38 24.94
30 22.88 22.63 34.63
45 29.50 34.06 46.88
60 35.31 41.12 53.50
1. These are typical measurements. Matchline distances will vary with regard to yoke
boss size and actuator construction. Contact your Fisher Controls sales office for
specific matchline measurements.

TYPICAL ROTARY GLOBE VALVE/ACTUATOR OPTIONAL SPRINGĆFAIL

VALVE/ACTUATOR STANDARD CONSTRUCTION CONSTRUCTION
E0211 / IL CONSTRUCTION E0282 / IL

Figure 5. Dimensions

Programming and Tuning are no jumpers, potentiometers or switches to set. Pa-

rameters are stored in non-volatile RAM. Traditional
The actuation system is shipped preprogrammed by tuning parameters of Proportional and Integral gains
Fisher Controls. Programming modifications may be are used to adjust the control loop to desired perfor-
done onsite with menu-driven software, which sets up mance. Other parameters are available for adjusting
and tunes the drive through the serial interface. There thrust, velocity, and position limits.

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Specifications
Actuator Specifications Electrical Interfaces
Actuator Power Connection
Available Configurations and Mountings Size 20, 30, and 45: 1/2-inch NPT, free leads 1.8
Available with either spring-return or no spring con- meters (6 feet) long
figurations for sliding-stem ( table 3) and rotary- Size 60: 3/4-inch NPT, free leads 1.8 meters (6
shaft applications. Contact your Fisher Controls feet) long
sales office for information on rotary-shaft applica- Actuator Feedback Connection: 1/2-inch NPT,
tions. free leads 1.8 meters (6 feet) long
Maximum cable length: 76 meters (250 feet)
Construction
Materials
Canadian Standards Approved for Explosion
Proof Class I, Division 1, Groups B, C, & D Motor housing: 6063 Aluminum
Size 30: Standard Output Shaft: 440 series Stainless Steel
Sizes 20, 45, & 60: Contact your Fisher Controls
sales office for availability Servo drive Specifications
CENELEC Approved for Flame Proof Zone 1,
Eexd IIC, IIB, and IIA Models Available: See table 1
Size 30: Standard Control Signal: 4-20 mA
Sizes 20, 45, & 60: Contact your Fisher Controls Position Feedback: 0-10 VDC or 4-20 mA.
sales office for availability See table 1
Optional Internal Brake: All sizes
Environment
Note FX-Series Servo Drive
Operating Temperature: 0 to 45°C (32 to 113°F)
The optional internal brake is not avail-
Relative Humidity: 0 to 95%, non condensing
able with CSA explosion proof or
Storage Temperature: –40 to 85°C (–40 to 185°F)
CENELEC certification.
VC1000 Servo Drive
Operating Temperature: –10 to 60°C (14 to 140°F)
Stroke: See table 2 Relative Humidity: 0 to 95%, non condensing
Stroking Speed: See table 2. The servo drive is con- Storage Temperature: –40 to 85°C (–40 to 185°F)
figured with acceleration and deceleration parameters
at each end of travel.
VC1000 Servo Drive Approvals
Thrust Output: See table 2. The maximum continu-
ous thrust output may require derating in the case of Designed to Meet Canadian Standards Approval
elevated ambient temperatures. See Type 330SA for: Explosion Proof: Class I, Division 2, Groups C
Catalog 14 pages for further information. & D, Temperature Code Rating T3

Motor Specifications Electrical Interfaces

Power to Servo drive: Screw Terminals
Environment: Sealed against dust and water jets (IP 4-20 mA Command: Screw terminals
rating 65) Position Feedback: Screw Terminals
Operating Temperature: –29 to 127°C (–20 to 260°F) Actuator Power Connection: Screw Terminals
Relative Humidity: 0 to 100% Actuator Feedback Connection: 9 pin “D” female
Storage Temperature: –40 to 127°C (–40 to 260°F) connector

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