These instructions provide information about the safe handling and operation of the ValvGuard. If you require additional assistance, please contact the manufacturer or manufacturer's representative. Addresses and phone numbers are printed on the back cover. See also www.metso.com/valves for the latest documentation. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! Subject to change without notice.
A PC with FieldCare software can be used for SO519559001POS advanced configuration and diagnostics. 0575 The powerful 32-bit microcontroller controls the valve posi- METSO AUTOMATION OY VANHA PORVOONTIE 229, 01380 VANTAA, FINLAND tion during partial stroke and other special testing. The measurements include: Safety signal ...
7 VG9F 70 en Operational temperature Weight: VG921_ 3.0 kg / 6.6 lb CE mark VG9235 4.6 kg / 10.1 lb Manufacturing serial number TTYYWWNNNN*) VG9237 5.0 kg / 11 lb *) Manufacturing serial number explained: VG931_ 9.0 kg / 19.8 lb VG92_ with extension housing TT = device and factory sign YY = year of manufacturing...
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7 VG9F 70 en APPROVALS CE marking Safety 89/336/EEC Electromagnetic compatibility IEC 61508 compliant up to and including SIL 3 by TÜV 94/9/EC Electromagnetic protection ATEX Electromagnetic compatibility Interoperability Emission acc. to EN 61000-6-4 FDT/DTM VG9000F DTM certified by FDT group Immunity acc.
7 VG9F 70 en Recycling and disposal Ex WARNING: The locking screw (part 107) of the cover is essential Most ValvGuard parts can be recycled if sorted according to to explosion protection. material. The cover has to be locked in place for Ex d protection. Most parts have material marking.
Align the bracket and the controller with the actua- For mounting parts for Metso actuators, see 11.3 - 11.5. tor stem and adjust their position so that the feed- back arm is approximately at a 90° angle to the Mounting on Metso actuators actuator stem (in the mid-stroke position).
7 VG9F 70 en Apply grease (Molykote or equivalent) to the contact Spool valve protective cover surfaces of the actuator pin and the feedback arm to The spool valve protective cover (454) has 2 pcs. of reduce wear. 1/2”...
If there is '-' sign in the table or if smaller actuators allows the pressure at the ValvGuard to fall below the than shown in the table are used, please contact Metso. actuator minimum supply pressure during valve movement the stroke speed will be affected.
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7 VG9F 70 en SINGLE-ACTING ACTUATOR, SPRING TO CLOSE 1. Self closing Default setting: ATYP = 1-A PFA = CLO (must be in the spring direction) VTYP according to valve type NOTE: Valve shown in trip position SINGLE-ACTING ACTUATOR, SPRING TO OPEN 2.
7 VG9F 70 en Electrical connections The VG9000F diagnostics part is powered by F OUNDATION fieldbus (IEC 61158-2). The same bus cable is used also for the fieldbus communication. (Connections H1: '+' and '-' , see Section 1.4 for electrical ratings). Output from the safety system is used to power the safety part.
7 VG9F 70 en LOCAL USER INTERFACE (LUI) start scrolling on the display. This enables the user to view all the measurements through the window of the main The local user interface may be used to monitor the device cover. behaviour as well as configuring and commissioning the controller during installation and normal operation.
7 VG9F 70 en Safety usage means that F fieldbus powers OUNDATION up the diagnostic part of the device and emergency action is implemented by the safety system signal. On/Off usage means that F fieldbus pow- OUNDATION ers up the diagnostic part of the device, and on/off action is implemented by the 24 V DC signal from the DCS.
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7 VG9F 70 en 4.4.1 Actuator type, ATYP In order to optimise the control performance the device needs to be informed about the actuator type. After selecting ATYP on the display, press the ? key to enter the edit state and ATYP starts to blink. ...
7 VG9F 70 en 4.4.7 Language selection, LANG To conclude press the ? key when the desired value is shown on the display. Select between three languages EnG, GEr or FrE NOTE: If nothing else is defined, please select type 1 in any (English, German or French) using the + and - keys.
7 VG9F 70 en NOTE: Only used when device usage type is Safety or Advance parameters Hybrid. Only used when device usage type is Safety or Hybrid. Partial stroke test can be run from here. Partial stroke test will 4.8.1 Stroke time and profile, be run according to the stroke size (MStr) described in Sec- tion 4.8.
(DIP1) located on the circuit board (see Fig. 20). If you need to change the setting, please con- tact Metso’s Automation business for instructions. Write protection protects all write access to all writeable parameters of the device. Changing the parameters from the LUI, fieldbus configurator or FieldCare is thus not allowed.
OFF (disabled). Simulation can be enabled with the Prestage cannot be changed in the field. switch (DIP2) located on the circuit board (see Fig. 20). If you need to change the setting, please contact Metso’s NOTE: Automation business for instructions.
7 VG9F 70 en 5.3.1.1 Removal Communication circuit board For spool valve removal it is usually necessary to unmount NOTE: the ValvGuard from the actuator. Communication circuit board cannot be changed in the field. Before removing the spool valve assembly in VG931_, the spool valve cover (454) needs to be 5.4.1 Removal removed.
7 VG9F 70 en MESSAGES TEMPERATURE SENSOR FAILURE Temperature sensor defect has DETECTED been detected These messages may appear in the local user interface. TEMPERATURE TREND LIMIT Temperature trend value has EXCEEDED exceeded the configurable limits Display message Description TEST CANCELLED Automatic partial stroke test was ACTUATOR FULL STROKES Actuator full stroke counter has...
7 VG9F 70 en TROUBLE SHOOTING VG9_F/D_, VG9_F/R_, VG9_F/I_, VG9_F/K_, VG9_F/B_ (WITH LIMIT SWITCHES) Mechanical/electrical defects 1. Any request to change the valve position has no affect to Introduction the position 8.1.1 General description Supply pressure too low Incorrect configuration parameters VG9000F can be equipped with limit switches.
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7 VG9F 70 en 2 proximity 2 cams 2 cams 2 micro switches switches terminals terminals M20 x 1.5 M20 x 1.5 ground ground M20 x 1.5 M20 x 1.5 Fig. 26 VG9_F/I_ (I02, I09, I56) layout Fig. 29 VG9_F/K2_ layout 2 proximity 2 cams switches...
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(44) Number of switches: 2 (02, 09, 45, 56, 57), 4 (58) Electrical values: SIL: Usable up to SIL3 acc. to Metso SST Dual Module (33) IEC61508 (02, 45) Indications: Target on sensor = LED on Usable up to SIL2 acc. to...
7 VG9F 70 en 8.1.4 Electric data and ambient temperatures Table 9 Ambient temperatures, Ex nA/ic Table 6 Electric data Variant type II 3 G Ex nA IIC T6…T4 Gc / II 3 G Ex ic IIC T6…T4 Gc Limit No.
7 VG9F 70 en Adjustment Removal of the limit switches VG9_F/D_, VG9_F/R_, VG9_F/I_ , The pointer (109) need not be removed for adjustment. VG9_F/K_ or VG9_F/B_ for accessing When the limit switch is ordered together with the valve the ValvGuard and the actuator, the switches are factory-adjusted.
7 VG9F 70 en 11.5 Mounting parts for linear actuators Feedback lever in horizontal position at mid travel of stroke. Stroke 10 - 80 mm Stroke 60 - 120 mm Plane in the shaft in this position 45° with feedback lever 45°...
7 VG9F 70 en 11.6 Connection diagrams See Section 8.1.3 for additional limit switch data. fieldbus and Safety Signal (Binary Input) connections OUNDATION Detail A blue brown black 24 V DC Detail A * Optional resistor (min. 500 ohm, 2 W) installed to terminals 3-4, if customer safety system requires it for line integrity diagnosis.
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7 VG9F 70 en VG9_F/D44 SOL 1 SOL 2 SOL PWR 1 SOL PWR 2 TOP SW + TOP SW - BTM SW + BTM SW - Connections SOL1, SOL2, SOL PWR1 and SOLPWR2 are not used. TOP SW +: Positive connection for top switch TOP SW -: Negative connection for top switch...
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7 VG9F 70 en VG9_H/R35 ND/SG/VG9000/R35 Connection diagram shows limit switch when actuator is in intermediate position. Switch C (upper) is activated at the closed limit of the travel and switch 0 (lower) at the open limit. Electrical characteristics: 4 A - 120 V AC, 2 A - 240 V AC, 3 A - 24 V DC, 0.5 A - 125 V DC Ambient temperature: -40 ...
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7 VG9F 70 en VG9_F/I56 BLACK OPEN BLACK BLACK CLOSED BLACK Factory adjustment: Active faces of proximity switches are free when actuator is in intermediate position. Active face A (upper switch) becomes covered at the open limit of the travel and face K (lower switch) at the closed limit. Function can be inverted on site by re-adjusting the cam discs.
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7 VG9F 70 en VG9_F/K25, K26, K45, K46 BLUE BLACK OPEN BLUE BLACK BLUE OPEN BLUE BLACK BLACK CLOSED BLUE BLUE CLOSED BLACK BLACK 2 pcs. 4 pcs. Connection diagram shows limit switch when actuator is in intermediate position. Switch A (upper) is activated at the open limit of the travel and switch K (lower) at the closed limit. VG9_F/B06 1 2 3 1: LS1 (open)
7 VG9F 70 en CONFIGURATION PARAMETERS Visibility by Device Usage Parameter Name Values Safety Hybrid On/Off Default value Valid range Unit Actuator Type (Atyp) Single acting actuator (1-A) Double acting actuator (2-A) Valve Type (Vtyp) Rotary (rot) Linear (Lin) Positioner Fail Action (PFA) Close (CLO) Open (OPE) Extra Pneumatics Instrumentation (EXTI) non = none...
7 VG9F 70 en EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Manufacturer: Metso Automation Oy 01301 Vantaa Finland Product: Intelligent Safety Solenoid Neles ValvGuard VG9000-series Approvals: Type Approval EC Type examination Certificate VG9_HX1_ ATEX II 1 G Ex ia IIC T6...T4 Ga DEKRA 11ATEX0024X ATEX II 2 G Ex ib IIC T6...T4 Gb...
Restricted capacity. S, C1, C2 = 1/4 NPT Stroke volume of actuator Metso; NAMUR Dual Module, 6–29 V DC, > 3 mA; < 1 mA, 0.3–6.7 dm NAMUR NC. Intrinsically safe according to ATEX II 1 G Ex ia IIC T6 (pending) Standard capacity.
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7 VG9F 70 en LIMIT SWITCH TYPE Mechanical micro switches Temperature range -40° to +85 °C / -40° to +185 °F. 2 pcs. Omron D2VW-5L2A-1MS; 3 A – 250 V AC, 0.4 A – 125 V DC, 5 A – 30 V DC. Applicable to 6.
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7 VG9F 70 en Metso Flow Control Inc. Europe, Vanha Porvoontie 229, P.O. Box 304, FI-01301 Vantaa, Finland. Tel. +358 20 483 150. Fax +358 20 483 151 North America, 44 Bowditch Drive, P.O. Box 8044, Shrewsbury, M A 01545, USA. Tel. +1 508 852 0200. Fax +1 508 852 8172 South America, Av.
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