Setting the limit switches.......................... 21 Commissioning/Start-up/Shutdown.................... 23 Prerequisites for commissioning/start-up...................... 23 Commissioning/Start-up .......................... 23 Operating limits.............................. 24 Shutdown................................ 24 Returning to service ............................ 24 Servicing/Maintenance ........................ 25 Safety regulations............................ 25 Removing the actuator .......................... 26 Maintenance/inspection.......................... 26 Lubrication .............................. 27 Cleaning ................................ 27 Mounting the actuator .......................... 27 Spare parts stock............................. 27 EA-C 3 of 44...
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Contents Trouble-shooting.......................... 28 Related Documents .......................... 30 General assembly drawing, handwheel on top (EA-C 20 to 140).............. 30 General assembly drawing, side-mounted handwheel (EA-C 200 to 250).......... 31 Wiring diagrams ............................. 32 Technical data.............................. 35 EU Declaration of Conformity ...................... 40 Declaration of Incorporation of Partly Completed Machinery ............ 41 Index ..............................
The serial number uniquely describes the product and is used as identification in all further business processes. In the event of damage, immediately contact your nearest KSB Service centre to maintain the right to claim under warranty. 1.2 Target group This operating manual is aimed at the target group of trained and qualified specialist technical personnel.
Directive 2014/35/EU (“Low-voltage Directive”). It is intended for use in industrial plants. If the motor is used in countries outside the European Community, adhere to the regulations applicable to the relevant country. Also observe any local and industry- specific regulations governing installation and safety. EA-C 6 of 44...
▪ Provide the personnel with protective equipment and make sure it is used. ▪ Eliminate all electrical hazards. (In this respect refer to the applicable national safety regulations and/or regulations issued by the local energy supply companies.) EA-C 7 of 44...
Never operate the product outside the limits stated in the data sheet and in this manual. The warranty relating to the operating reliability and safety of the product supplied is only valid if the product is used in accordance with its intended use. EA-C 8 of 44...
1. On transfer of goods, check each packaging unit for damage. 2. In the event of in-transit damage, assess the exact damage, document it and notify KSB or the supplying dealer and the insurer about the damage in writing immediately.
▪ The actuator can be set by limit switches in both opening and closing direction ▪ Torque transmission by disc spring stack in closing direction. ▪ 2 limit switches for visualising the limit positions included as standard 4.2 Designation Example: EA-C 250 Table 4: Designation key Code Description...
▪ Continuous-action actuation: 0.2 mm/s to 1.3 mm/s ▪ 3-point actuation: 0.45 mm/s to 1.4 mm/s Enclosure ▪ EA-C 20: IP65 to EN 60529 ▪ EA-C 40: IP65 to EN 60529 ▪ EA-C 80: IP65 to EN 60529 ▪ EA-C 140: IP67 to EN 60529 ▪...
4.5 Installation types The installation position as shown in the drawing below must be adhered to. Fig. 2: Types of installation for EA-C actuator 4.6 Noise characteristics The sound pressure level depends on the local conditions and the duty point. It is ...
▪ Check whether the valve has been prepared for assembly to the actuator. ▪ Check whether the actuator cover needs to be dismantled. – The actuator cover on EA-C actuator sizes 200 to 250 and EA-C 3-point actuators needs to be dismantled. (ð Section 5.4, Page 16) ▪...
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(h) is approx. 5 mm. Control valve flange for mounting the actuator To turn the handwheel of EA-C 200 to 250 actuators, press the coupling button on the top of the actuator cover until it latches in the down position. EA-C...
ð Thread engagement depth for M14: 16 mm 8. Secure the coupling nut (b) with the locknut (g). 9. For EA-C 20 to 140 actuators, tighten the tensioning screws (c) crosswise to a torque of 8 Nm. On EA-C 200 to 250 actuators, tighten the screwed insert (d) hand-tight as far as it will go using a pin-type face wrench.
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6. Mechanically secure the power cable and the control cable before the terminals against loosening. 7. Fasten the cable gland. 8. Fasten the terminal box cover with the screws. ð Only tighten the screws until resistance can be felt. EA-C 17 of 44...
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2. Loosen and store the fastening screw of the handwheel. 3. Remove the handwheel. 4. For EA-C 140 actuators, loosen and store the hexagon socket head cap screws of the actuator cover. 5. Use both hands to gently lift off the actuator cover.
46001269) for actuator communication and parameter setting can be ordered from KSB. The PC is connected to the actuator via a USB interface and an RJ45 socket using the communication cable supplied. All actuator parameters can be set with the software (included in the parameterisation kit).
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Outputs 4 5 6 Fig. 20: Continuous actual-position feedback Terminals 4 to 6 can be used for transmitting the parameterisable actual-position value as a 4-20 mA or 0/2-10 V signal. Fig. 21: Power supply for process sensor (optional) EA-C 20 of 44...
Fig. 22: Setting the switching cams 1 Limit switch for CLOSED position 4 Switching cam for OPEN signal 2 Limit switch for OPEN position 5 Locking screw 3 Switching cam for CLOSED signal 6 Gear screw EA-C 21 of 44...
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7. On the basis of the lower limit position, read the required stroke on the scale to set the OPEN position. Set the limit switch to this position. 8. Set the 2 volt-free changeover contacts so that they switch slightly before the standard switches. EA-C 22 of 44...
2. Press and hold the commissioning button (1) inside the terminal box for 3 seconds. 3. The initialisation process starts, the green LED (2) flashes and the actuator completes a full cycle between the set limit positions. EA-C 23 of 44...
▪ An initialisation run must always be performed for continuous-action actuators. (ð Section 6.2.1, Page 23) ▪ The limit switches of 3-point actuators must be checked. (ð Section 5.7, Page 21) EA-C 24 of 44...
NOTE All maintenance work, service work and installation work can be carried out by KSB Service or authorised workshops. For contact details please refer to the enclosed "Addresses" booklet or visit "www.ksb.com/contact" on the Internet.
2. Disconnect the power cable and the control cable from the terminals. 3. Undo the pillar nuts (i). 4. For EA-C 20 to 140, loosen the tensioning screws (c). For EA-C 200 to 250, loosen the screwed insert (d) with a pin-type face wrench.
(ð Section 5.4, Page 16) For returning the actuator into service after maintenance and mounting, see (ð Section 6.5, Page 24) 7.7 Spare parts stock In the case of damage and malfunction, a full replacement is recommended. EA-C 27 of 44...
If problems occur that are not described in the following table, consultation with the KSB customer service is required. Faults are indicated by a green and a red LED inside the terminal box. For this purpose, the terminal box cover or the actuator cover must be dismantled, depending on the design.
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Check mains connection. the actuator Supply voltage fluctuations Check power supply. See data sheet Insufficient voltage supplied Contact KSB Service. by rechargeable battery (on actuator options with "accupack" rechargeable battery pack) Table 10: Trouble-shooting for actuator faults A B C D E F G H Actuator faults...
9 Related Documents 9 Related Documents 9.1 General assembly drawing, handwheel on top (EA-C 20 to 140) Fig. 25: General assembly drawing, handwheel on top (EA-C 20 to 140) Table 11: List of components Part No. Description Material Handwheel Plastic Actuator cover...
9 Related Documents 9.2 General assembly drawing, side-mounted handwheel (EA-C 200 to 250) Fig. 26: General assembly drawing, side-mounted handwheel (EA-C 200 to 250) Table 12: List of components Part No. Description Material Handwheel Plastic Actuator cover Plastic / Aluminium Pillars Steel...
Neutral X5/2 Motor phase to open X5/4 Motor phase to close X5/6 Temperature switch as volt-free contact X5/7 Temperature switch as volt-free contact Additional limit switches Not used Heating resistor Potentiometer 2 Earth connection on housing EA-C 32 of 44...
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Limit switch Closed X5_1/18 Limit switch Closed X5_1/19 Limit switch Open X5_1/20 Limit switch Open X5_2/13 Neutral conductor X5_2/14 Phase L1 (400 V AC) X5_2/15 Phase L3 (400 V AC) X5_2/16 Phase L2 (400 V AC) X5_3 Temperature switch Potentiometer EA-C 33 of 44...
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9 Related Documents 9.3.3 Terminal configuration EA-C 20 to 250 with terminal box Continuous-action actuation 24 V AC/DC, 230 V AC and 400 V AC 3~ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23...
9.4 Technical data 9.4.1 Technical data of EA-C 20 to 40 (continuous-action and 24 V AC 3-point) Table 14: Technical data of EA-C 20 to 40 (continuous-action and 24 V AC 3-point) Characteristic EA-C 20 continuous-action EA-C 20 continuous- EA-C 40 continuous action EA-C 40 continuous-action...
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9.4.2 Technical data of EA-C 80 to 140 (continuous-action and 24 V AC 3-point) Table 15: Technical data of EA-C 80 to 140 (continuous-action and 24 V AC 3-point) Characteristic EA-C 80 continuous-action EA-C 80 continuous- EA-C 140 continuous-action EA-C 140 continuous-action action and 3-point...
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9.4.3 Technical data of EA-C 20 to 140 (230 V AC and 400 V 3~ 3-point) Table 16: Technical data of EA-C 20 to 140 (230 V AC 3-point) Characteristic EA-C 20 3-point EA-C 40 3-point EA-C 80 3-point EA-C 140 3-point Actuating force 2000...
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9.4.4 Technical data of EA-C 200 to 250 (continuous-action and 24 V AC 3-point) Table 17: Technical data of EA-C 200 to 250 (continuous-action and 24 V AC 3-point) Characteristic EA-C 200 EA-C 200 EA-C 200 EA-C 250 EA-C 250 EA-C 250 continuous-action continuous- continuous-...
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9.4.5 Technical data of EA-C 200 to 250 (230 V and 400 V AC 3-point) Table 18: Technical data of EA-C 200 to 250 (230 V and 400 V AC 3-point) Characteristic EA-C 200 3-point EA-C 200 3-point EA-C 250 3-point EA-C 250 3-point...
10 EU Declaration of Conformity 10 EU Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer: KSB SE & Co. KGaA Johann-Klein-Straße 9 67227 Frankenthal (Germany) The manufacturer herewith declares that the product: KSB EA-C 20, KSB EA-C 40, KSB EA-C 80, KSB EA-C 140, KSB EA-C 200, KSB EA-C 250 ▪ is in conformity with the provisions of the following Directives as amended from time to time: –...
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