Troubleshooting Chart - Bray 5A Series Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

16. Troubleshooting Chart

Problem
Signal is not received
Open signal is received
in close position (or vice
versa)
Corrosion inside unit
Visual indication is
opposite of actuator
position
VSM does not rotate
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Possible Cause
Wiring is not connected inside
VSM
Cams are set outside of actuator
range
Damage to switches
Field wiring is reversed
Condensation forming
Water ingress
Visual indication was reversed or
VSM was mounted 90°
Bracket or adapter does not mate
properly with actuator.
Actuator is not moving as
commanded
Solutions
Rewire field wiring and check
applied torque to terminal block
Adjust cam position
Check power ratings of switches
versus application
Rewire field wiring
Seal conduit opening
Check all seals and possible water
entry through conduit
Reverse visual indication or
remount VSM.
Check bracket and adapter for
proper fit and adjust as needed.
Check troubleshooting chart in
actuator IOM. Check field wiring.
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