225 Series Electric Actuator: Engine Governing Systems
225 Series Electric Actuator: Engine Governing Systems
225 Series Electric Actuator: Engine Governing Systems
ENGINE PRODUCT
PIS 2000
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GOVERNING INFORMATION
SYSTEMS BULLETIN JULY 1990
LORP.
225 SERIES
ELECTRIC ACTUATOR
INTRODUCTION Carbureted Fuel Systems
For carbureted fuel systems, the linkage is typically non-linear. The
The 225 series actuator is a rotary output, linear torque propor-
ideal linkage relationship is for the carburetor butterfly valve lever
tional electric servo designed for mechanical actuation of fuel
to be parallel with the actuator lever and the linkage rod to be
system control levers. The actuator is energized by appropriate
perpendicular to the actuator lever at maximum fuel position. See
speed control unit signals, and is capable of 25 degrees rotation.
Diagram 2.
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friction rod end bearings should be used throughout the linkage
system.
The linkage should be adjusted so that the fuel control minimum /,-, ,
fuel and maximum fuel stops are used rather than the intemal
Carburetor Fuel Valve At Full Fuel Position
actuator stops. DIAGRAM2
A. Dfill the actuator mounting holes in a pre-fabricatea mounting
bracket. Mounting hole configuration is illustrated in Diagram 4.
The position of the actuator on the mounting bracket should insure The actuators with 2 pin connectors are prewired for 12 or 24V. Use
minimal misalignment between each end of the governor system the included harness to connect the actuator to the speed control
linkage. The linkage ball bearing rod ends can tolerate a maximum unit.
misalignment of 10 degrees.
E. Fabricate a cable harness to connect the speed control unit to
B.Affixthe actuator bracket to the selected locationon engine. the actuator. The recommended wire size of the cable hamess is at
least #16 gauge (1.5 mm) for 12 volt systems and #18 gauge (1.0
C. Attach the actuator securely to the mounting bracket. mm) for 24 volt systems. The wiring must be capable of handling
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typical current levels of 8 amps for 12 volt systems and 4 amps for
'- ~djust and secure the linkage rod and rod end bearings.
24 volt systems without experiencing a significant voltage drop.
For proportional actuators to operate with linear control systems, Larger gauge wire will be necessary for cable lengths greater than
it is important to obtain a linear relationship between actuator 10 ft. (3 meters).
stroke and fuel delivery.
If an actuator with a military connector is used, the electrical
connector EC 1000 must be prewired in a configuration to match
the system voltage supply. See Diagram 3.
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Wire the actuator electrical connector as illustrated for 24 Volt
operation. A 1.5 ohm, 25 Watt resistor must be added in series with
~O~~ pin A of actuator and the output terminal of the speed control unit.
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: ' i q F. Connect A and D of the military connector or the 2 pin
connector hamess to the speed control unit. Refer to applicable
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