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ExMax ¼ turn actuators – size S ExMax - ... - BF

ExMax - ... - CTS
Electrical, explosion proof rotary actuators with ExMax - ... - VAS
Subject to change!
integrated Ex-i tripping circuit for safety temperature trigger ExPro-TT
On-off / 3-pos. control mode, 24…240 VAC/DC, 95° angle of rotation incl. 5° pretension
5/10 – 15 Nm with safety operation (spring return)
ATEX tested in acc. with directive 2014/34/ EU for zone 1, 2, 21, 22

Compact. Easy installation. Universal. Cost effective. Safe.

Type Torque Supply Motor running time Spring return Control mode Feedback Wiring diagram
ExMax- 5.10 - BF 5 / 10 Nm 24...240 VAC/DC 3 / 15 / 30 / 60 / 120 s / 90° 3 or 10 s/ 90° On-off, 3-pos. 2 × aux. switches + Ex-i tripping circuit SB 7.0 / 7.1
ExMax- 15 - BF 15 Nm 24...240 VAC/DC 3 / 15 / 30 / 60 / 120 s / 90° 3 or 10 s/ 90° On-off, 3-pos. 2 × aux. switches + Ex-i tripping circuit SB 7.0 / 7.1
ExMax- ... - CTS Types as above with aluminium housing and seawater resistant coating (cable glands brass nickel-plated)
ExMax- ... - VAS Types as above with stainless steel housing for aggressive ambient (cable glands brass nickel-plated)

Product views and applications

Fire damper Safety damper Ball valve Throttle valve

Description Highlights
The ExMax actuators are a revolution for safety, fire and shut-off dampers, ►For all types of gases, mists, vapours and dusts in zones 1, 2, 21 and 22
VAV systems, ball valves, throttle valves and other motorized applications ►Universal supply unit from 24…240 VAC/ DC
for HVAC systems in chemical, pharmaceutical, industrial and offshore/onshore ►Motor running times 3–15– 30–60–120 s/ 90° adjustable on site
plants, for use in Ex-areas zone 1, 2 (gas) and zone 21, 22 (dust).
►On-off and 3-pos. control with spring return function, running times ~ 3 –10 s /90°
Highest protection class (ATEX) and IP66 protection, small dimensions,
►Ex-i circuit for direct connection of the ...Pro-TT-... safety temperature trigger
only 3,5 kg weight, universal functions and technical data, an integrated
heater and an optional stainless steel housing guarantee safe operation
►2 integrated auxiliary switches, switching at 5° and 85° angle of rotation
even under difficult environmental conditions. High quality brushless ►5 –10–15 Nm actuators in the same housing size
motors guarantee long life. ►100 % overload protected and self locking
All actuators are programmable and adjustable on site. Special tools or ►Compact design and small dimension (L × W × H = 210 × 95 × 80 mm)
equipment are not required. Motor running times and torques as well as ►Direct coupling to the damper shaft with double square connection 12 × 12 mm
spring return times, according to the actuator type, are selectable or ►95° angle of rotation inclusive 5° pretension
adjustable on site. The integrated universal power supply is self adaptable ►Robust aluminium housing (optional with seawater resistant coating)
to input voltages in the range of 24...240 VAC/DC. The actuators are or in stainless steel
100 % overload protected and self locking. ►IP66 protection
...Max-...-BF actuators are equipped with spring return fail safe function,
►Simple manual override included + preparation for comfortable manual override
with 2 integrated auxiliary switches for end position indication and an
►Gear made of stainless steel and sinter metal
intrinsically safe tripping circuit for connecting the ...Pro-TT-... safety
temperature trigger. Standard shaft connection is a double square direct
►Weight only ~ 3,5 kg
coupling with 12 × 12 mm. ►Integrated heater for ambient temperatures down to −40 °C
Different accessories are available to adapt auxiliary switches, terminal ►Integrated safety temperature sensor
boxes or adaptions for ball valves and throttle valves and other armatures. ►Integrated equipment for manual adjustment (push button, lamp, switch)
►Preparation for adaptable and adjustable auxiliary switches type ...Switch
►Wide range of accessories

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Technical data ExMax- 5.10 - BF ExMax- 15 - BF

Torque motor (min.) 5 / 10 Nm selectable on site 15 Nm
Torque spring (F) min. 10 Nm min. 15 Nm
Torque blockade In blockade and end positions torques are higher than above specified torques for motor and spring.
Dimensioning of external load Upon spring return the external load should be max. 80 % of torque spring (F).
Supply voltage / frequency 24...240 VAC/DC ± 10 %, self adaptable, frequency 50...60 Hz ± 20 %
Power consumption max. starting currents see Extra information (in acc. with voltage, I start >> I rated ), approx. 5 W holding power, approx. 16 W for heater
Protection class Class I (grounded)
Angle of rotation and indication 95° incl. ~ 5° pretension, mechanical value indication
Working direction Selectable by left/right mounting to the damper/valve shaft
Motor running times 3 / 15 / 30 / 60 / 120 s /90° selectable on site
Motor Brushless DC motor
Control mode On-off and 3-pos. in acc. with wiring, selectable on site
Spring return (F) spring return upon voltage interruption, response time up to 1 sec. after voltage interruption
Spring return running time (F) ~ 3 or 10 s/90° selectable on site
3 sec. mode – spring return ~ 3 to 4 s/90° angle of rotation acc. to external load
Safety operations at 10 sec. (F) min. 10,000 acc. to construction of damper and ambient
at 3 sec. (F) min. 1,000 acc. to construction of damper and ambient
Ex-i tripping circuit Intrinsically safe circuit to connect the ExPro-TT-... safety temperature trigger directly to the actuator with M12 quick connection
Auxiliary switches 2 integrated auxiliary switches, switching at 5° and 85° angle of rotation, potential free. Grid fuse-protection is recommended !
Umax / I max AC = 250 V/5 A; Umin AC/DC = 5 V; After one-time operation with U > 24 V AC/DC or I > 100 mA: Umin AC/DC = 12 V
Umax / I max DC = 48 V/1 A; I min AC/DC = 5 mA; I min AC/DC = 100 mA
Axle of the actuator Double square 12 × 12 mm, direct coupling, 100 % overload protected and self locking up to 15 Nm
Electrical connection Cable ~ 1 m, wire cross section 0.5 mm², equipotential bonding 4 mm².
Connections in hazardous areas require an Ex-e terminal box !
Diameter of cable ~ Ø 9.6 mm
Cable gland M16 × 1.5 mm
Manual override Use delivered socket wrench, max. 4 Nm
Heater Integrated, controlled heater for ambient temperature down to −40 °C
Housing material Aluminium die-cast housing, coated. Optional with seawater resistant coating (...-CTS) or stainless steel housing,
№ 1.4581 / UNS-J92900 / similar AISI 316Nb (...-VAS)
Dimensions (L × W × H) 210 × 95 × 80 mm, for diagrams see Extra information
Weight ~ 3,5 kg aluminium housing, stainless steel ~ 7 kg
Ambients Storage temperature −40…+70 °C, working temperature −40…+40 °C at T6 and −40…+50 °C at T5
Humidity 0...90 % rH, non condensing
Operating 3 sec. motor run time In 3 s mode the motor will work only after 1 minute of voltage supply. While open/close operation (open voltage supply and shut it down)
motor works only with speed of 15 s /90°
≥ 15 sec. motor run time at 15 / 30 / 60 / 120 s 100 % of ED is permitted (ED = duty cycle)
Wiring diagrams SB 7.0 / 7.1 SB 7.0 / 7.1
Scope of delivery Actuator, 4 screws M4 × 100 mm, 4 nuts M4, Allen key for simple manual override
Parameter at delivery 5 Nm, 30 s/90° 15 Nm, 30 s/ 90°

Approbations
ATEX Directive 2014 /34 /EU CE Marking CE 0158
EU-Type Examination EPS 17 ATEX 1 132 X EMC Directive 2014/ 30/ EU
IECEx Conformity IECEx EPS 17.0065X Low Voltage Directive 2014/ 35/ EU
Marking Gases II 2 (2) G Ex db [ib Gb] IIC T6, T5 Gb Enclosure Protection IP66 in acc. with EN 60529
Types ...-CTS II 2 (2) G Ex db [ib Gb] IIB T6, T5 Gb
Marking Dusts II 2 (2) D Ex tb [ib Db] IIIC T80°C, T95°C Db
Ex-i circuit data see table (T 1.0)

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Electrical connection Parameters, adjustments and failure indication

All actuators are equipped with a universal supply unit working at a voltage range from Switch – Push button – Lamp
24...240 VAC/DC. The supply unit is self adjusting to the connected voltage! for adjustment
The safety operation of the spring return function works if the supply voltage is cut. (behind the blanking plug) S
For electrical connection inside hazardous areas an Ex-e terminal box, certificated in acc.
with ATEX is required (e.g. ExBox). 10-position switch (S)
An over-current protection fuse < 10 A has to be provided by installer. Push button (T)
Note: the initial current is appr. 2 A for 1 second.
3-colour LED
T
Integrated auxiliary switches signal the rotation angle’s position. Umin and I min change once
the switches were operated with higher voltage or current.

On-off (1-wire) – spring return + Ex-i tripping circuit SB 7.0 Parameter selection
24...240 VAC/ DC Integrated auxiliary switches, Ex-i tripping circuit for
Example: Type Torques
− + Grid fuse-protection recommended. ExPro-TT-... safety
min. max. temperature trigger ExMax-5.10-BF ExMax- 5.10 -BF ► 5 Nm 10 Nm
~ ~ ExMax- 15 -BF ► 15 Nm
Attention! U < 90 V AC/DC 2 AT 10 AT
At 1-wire control U > 90 V AC/DC 5 AT 10 AT Requested parameter:
mode the heater < 5° > 85° ExPro-TT Torque 10 Nm ▼ ▼
does not work Motor running time 60 s /90°
in case of °C Running times Position of switch (S)
open contact. 3 s/ 90° ►
PE Result: 00 05
Switch position 08 15 s/ 90° ► 01 06
Test 30 s/ 90° ► 02 07
button
60 s/ 90° ► 03 08
120 s/ 90° ► 04 09

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 2 PA
Functions, adjustments and parameters
A) Self adjustment of angle of rotation
Spring return in ~ 10 s = Standard wiring Turn switch (S) to position 02 (low torque) or 07 (high torque). Press button (T) for
Spring return in ~ 3 s = Additional wiring on terminal 5 a minimum of 3 seconds. The actuator drives to both end positions and detects the
blocking positions. The LED flashes GREEN during adjustment.
The adjustment takes about 60 seconds (30 sec. “On”, 30 sec. “Off”).
On-off / 3-pos. – spring return + Ex-i tripping circuit SB 7.1 B) Selecting motor running time and torque
Adjust parameters only if actuator is in idle state or without applied potential.
Integrated auxiliary switches, Ex-i tripping circuit for
24...240 VAC/ DC Grid fuse-protection recommended. ExPro-TT-... safety Turn switch (S) to the position required for the intended operation acc. to table
− + min. max. temperature trigger above. The selected parameters will be carried out at the actuator’s next operation.
~ ~ U < 90 V AC/DC 2 AT 10 AT
C) Selecting spring return time
U > 90 V AC/DC 5 AT 10 AT
Spring return time is selected by wiring.
< 5° > 85° ExPro-TT D) Function of the ExPro-TT-... in the Ex-i tripping circuit
°C When the ...Pro-TT’s tripping circuit is opened the actuator runs into its end position
PE with spring return.
a b E) Additional information for control in 3-pos. operation
Test
button a closed, b open = direction I a and b closed = motor doesn’t work
b closed, a open = direction II a and b open = motor doesn’t work
The rotation direction (I and II) depends on left / right mounting of the actuator to the
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 2 PA damper. To reverse the rotation direction (by motor) exchange the electrical wiring
of terminal 3 and 4.

Spring return in ~ 10 s = Standard wiring

Spring return in ~ 3 s = Additional wiring on terminal 5

Ex-i intrinsic safe data – for temperature trigger ExPro-TT T 1.0 Installation
Uo = 5,88 V Ex area –
Io = 24,75 mA IIC IIB IIA Safe area
zone 1, 2, 21, 22
Po = 37 mW Lo 50 mH 50 mH 50 mH
Ci = 0 Co 43 μF 1000 μF 1000 μF
Li = 0

Attention
Auxiliary switches *
see Technical data
ExPro-TT
Supply *
During commissioning apply a self adjustment drive.
24...240 VAC/DC ± 10 %
Regard duty cycle at motor running times ! ExBox
Never use spring return actuators without external load. * electrical wiring see diagrams

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Important information for installation and operation

A. Installation, commissioning, maintenance F. 3-position control mode
All national and international standards, rules and regulations for hazardous Ex-areas ...Max actuators are in the best way suitable for the 3-pos. operation. To protect such
must be complied with. Certified apparatus must be installed in accordance with manufacturer elements as gears and mounting elements against harmful influences like minimum
instructions. If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the pulse time, ...Max actuators are protected via internal electronics. It ignores impulses
safety protection provided by the equipment may be impaired. For electrical installations < 0.5 s, the cyclic duration must be min. 0.5 s. At changing direction the pause is 1 s.
design, selection and erection, EN/IEC 60079-14 can be used.
G. Spring return
For electrical connection an Ex-e terminal box is required (e. g. ExBox-...).
Attention: If the actuator is put out of operation all Ex rules and regulations must be Spring return function works only if the supply voltage for terminal 1 or 2 is cut. In the
applied. You have to cut the supply voltage before opening the terminal box ! event of an electrical interruption, the spring returns to its end position even if supply
The cables of the actuator must be installed in a fixed position and protected against voltage is available again during return function. Thereafter operation will continue.
mechanical and thermical damage. Connect potential earth. Avoid temperature transfer H. Operation at ambient temperatures below −20 °C
from armature to actuator! Close all openings with min. IP66. All actuators are equipped with a regulated integrated heating device designed for
For outdoor installation a protective weather shield against sun, rain and snow should be employments down to −40 °C ambient temperature. The heater will be supplied automatically
applied to the actuator as well as a constant supply at terminal 1 and 2 for the integrated by connecting the constant voltage supply on the clamps 1 and 2.
heater. During commissioning apply a self adjustment drive.
1. After mounting the actuator must bei immediately electrically connected.
Actuators are maintenance free. An annual inspection is recommended. For electrical
2. The heater switches on automatically when actuator reaches internally −20 °C. It
installations inspection and maintenance, EN/IEC 60079-17 can be used. Ex-actuators
heats up the actuator to a proper working temperature, then heater switches off
must not be opened by the customer.
automatically. Actuator will not run during heating process.
B. Manual override 3. The adjustment options are only ensured after this heating up period.
Manual override only if supply voltage is cut. Use delivered socket wrench with slow I. Excess temperatures
motions, usage can be tight. In acc. to the ATEX rules and regulations Ex actuators must be protected against excess
Attention: Releasing or letting go the Allen key too fast at manual operating actuators temperature. The internal thermostat works as a maximum limiter and, in the event of
with spring return causes risk of injury! failure at incorrect temperatures, shuts off the actuator irreversible. An upstream connected
C. Shaft connection, selection of running time temperature sensor stops the actuator before reaching its max. temperature. This safety
Actuators are equipped with a direct coupling double square shaft connection of 12 × 12 mm. feature is reversible, after cooling down the actuator is completely functional again. In
For round shafts adaptors/clamping connection (accessories, e.g. KB-S) are available. this case the failure must be eliminated immediately on site !
The housing of the actuator is axially symmetrically built to select Open-close direction J. Synchron mode
of the spring return function by left-right mounting. Using the 10-position switch different Do not connect several actuators to one shaft or link mechanically together.
motor running times and spring return running times can be selected on site in acc. to
the actuator type. K. Mechanical protection
Actuators must be operated with a minimum external load.
D. Temperature trigger ...Pro-TT-...
After installing the actuator to the damper/ armature a self adjustment drive has to be
The actuator ...Max-...-BF will work only with the temperature trigger ExPro-TT-... performed in order to protect the damper/armature against mechanical overload.
E. Operation with 3 sec. motor running time During operation the actuator reduces briefly its speed (motor power) before reaching
Note following: the end position for a “gentle” blockade/ stop.
1. The 3 sec. motor running time mode is only available in switch position 0 and 5 and L. Intrinsically safe circuits
at a constant supply voltage applied for a minimum of 1 minute on terminal 1 and 2. The actuator has a flameproof enclosure acc. to EN 60079. The supply of the push
2. The actuator opens at voltage on terminal 3 (resp. closes) and closes at voltage on button (adjustment drive), the 10-position switch (adjustment of torque and running time),
terminal 4 (resp. opens) – depending on mounting position of the actuator. the LED indicator and the sensor connection ExPro-TT is performed intrinsically safe!
3. The max. duty ratio is 10 % resp. 1 cycle /minute. Between two fully 3 sec. cycles in
the same direction there must be a minimum intermission of 1 minute. Trying to run M. Routine tests of fire dampers
the actuator in the same direction in less than the required minimum of 1 minute the For periodic inspection of fire dampers cut off the supply line (current of actuator).
function will be blocked for the rest of the idle period. Later the release for the next The test button at ExPro-TT-... is only used for test purposes of actuator’s function.
cycle is made automatically by an internal timing relay.
4. Same function is applied on spring return actuators, fail safe operation is regarded
same as a motor running cycle.
5. Trying to use the 1 wire On-off methode in switch position 0 and 5, software changes
the motor running time temporarily and automatically to 15 s /90° to protect the actuator
for overheating due to uncontrolled duty ratio.
Extra information (see additional data sheet)
Additional technical information, dimensions, installation instruction, illustration
and failure indication

Special solutions and accessories

...-CTS Types in aluminium housing with seawater resistant coating, ExBox-... Ex-e terminal boxes for zone 1, 2, 21, 22
parts nickel-plated MKK-S Mounting bracket for boxes type ...Box-... directly on actuator
...-VAS Types in stainless steel housing, parts nickel-plated ExSwitch 2 external aux. switches, adjustable for zone 1, 2, 21, 22
Adaptions for dampers and valves on request HV-S... Comfortable manual override for ...Max actuators size S
ExMax-...-S3 Ambient temperature up to +60 °C (T4), 110...240 VAC/DC, 25 % ED KB-S Clamp for damper shafts Ø 10...20 mm and □ 10...16 mm
ExMax-... S7 Actuator shock approved up to 500 g AR-12-xx Reduction part for 12 mm square connection to 11, 10, 9 or 8 mm shafts
BSH-S Mounting holder for actuators in fire danger areas
ExPro-TT-... Safety temperature trigger for fire dampers Kit-S8 Cable glands nickel-plated
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