Modular design electric valve actuators (32 pages)
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Skilmatic SI Range Generation Skilmatic SI Full configuration, status and monitoring user manual SI Electro-Hydraulic Valve Actuators Keeping the World Flowing...
1. Introduction 1. Introduction __________________________3 This manual provides instruction on the set- up and analysis of the actuator. Using the Rotork Setting Tool __________4 ACTUATOR SETTING TOOL Connecting to the Actuator ___________6 It is structured so that instruction on using the...
1.1 Using the Rotork Setting Tool ACTUATOR SETTING TOOL The setting tool is used to connect to the actuator, navigate Pages, functions and index through menus, change settings and view information presented on the actuator display. The display indicates the number of each function as it is highlighted along with the total number of functions on that page.
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1.1 Using the Rotork Setting Tool continued ACTUATOR SETTING TOOL Slider controls Open Limit Option Control Slider controls graphically indicate the set value followed by the Ctrl Source 1 Profibus exact numerical value, for example: Ctrl Source 2 Disabled To Position...
Infrared command. This means that the user must The Rotork Infrared Setting Tool Pro is identified by solid yellow be in close proximity and in direct line of sight of the actuator. keys and a yellow band between casings: Point the setting tool at the Infrared sensor located at the lower right of actuator display window within a range of 0.25 m (10")
Password levels Viewer − ROTORK Modify − ROTACT The factory set default password ROTORK is displayed and the OK button is highlighted. Press key. The setting page from which the function was selected will be displayed with the function highlighted.
2. Settings 2.1 Settings − Limits Close Limit Close Limit Settings Settings Limits Limits Stroke Tests Stroke Tests Indication Indication Control Control Security Security Defaults Defaults Service Service 2. Settings Menu Page Limits Close Settings Stroke Tests Action Limit Pressure Indication Pressure Limit Pressure Mid...
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2.1 Settings - Limits continued The actuator will then display the following instruction. 3/12 Close Pressure Mid This settings allows the maximum / minimum cut-off pressure whilst travelling from the Open electrical limit to the Closed Move to closed limit electrical limit.
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2.1 Settings − Limits continued 8/12 Pressure limit 11/12 Set Limit This setting allows the maximum cut-off pressure while travelling An Open limit position cannot be set if the actuator is at the from the Open electrical limit to the mechanical end stop limit to Closed limit.
2.2 Settings − Stroke Tests Full Stroke Tests 3/13 Result (Last Test) By utilising this procedure during the initial commissioning of the actuator assembly, the electronics will give a command to the The results from the full stroke test are found below this menu. actuator to perform a full stroke test from either the Closed or All timings including the opening time, closing time and ESD Open limit, recording the position and pressure against a time...
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2.2 Settings − Stroke Tests continued Partial stroke setup must be done after the full stroke set Test up and test have being complete. When selected the actuator will need to be in the relevant By utilising this procedure during the initial commissioning of the position.
2.3 Settings − Indication 2.3.1 Indication − Contacts continued Close Limit Monitor Relay—Mode Settings The monitor relay provides remote indication of actuator status. Limits It provides a volt free change over contact, refer to actuator Stroke Tests circuit diagram. There are 2 modes that can be set: Indication Available (default) –...
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2.3.1 Indication - Contacts continued Close Limit Function Indication: Settings F-Stroke active Full stroke underway Limits F-Stroke pass Full stroke complete Stroke Tests F-Stroke fail Full stroke not complete Indication Control Opening Actuator moving in the Open direction Security Closing Actuator moving in the Close direction Defaults Moving...
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The language used on the display can be selected. arrows. The checkbox will indicate the selected mode. English (default) as standard. Other available languages may be downloaded from the Rotork website, loaded into the Contrast setting tool using Insight 2 and uploaded into the actuator. Visit www.rotork.com...
2.3.3 Indication − Analogue 2.4 Settings − Control Close Limit Close Limit Settings Settings Limits Limits Stroke Tests Stroke Tests Indication Indication Control Control Security Security Defaults Defaults Service Service Instruction is provided on: 2.4.1 Local control Close Limit Indication Settings for vandal resistant build, setting tool control, Contacts maintained local control, delay control and action on...
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2.4.1 Control − Local Control Close Limit Maintained Control Sets the action as a response to local Open or Close Local control signals: Remote Temporary Loss On – The actuator will self-maintain as a response to a fleeting Stepping control local Open or Close control signal. It will run until it receives a Stop command, it reaches a travel limit or is reversed –...
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2.4.2 Control − Remote Control Close Limit Remote Control Form Included as: Type Section Settings Hardwired Standard Hardwired 2.4.2-1 Limits Stroke Tests Control source Standard Software 2.4.2-2 Indication Control Positioning Option See note 2.4.2-3 Security Pressure control 2.4.2-4 Defaults Service Auxiliary mask Option See note...
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2.4.2-1 Remote Control − Hardwired Close Limit Fast Remotes Remote Control This is only available on a 24 VDC signal NOT on AC inputs. Hardwired Control Source The setting will determine how long a signal needs to be present Positioning for it to carry out the specific command.
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The control source will be set by Rotork to the defaults Close Limit required for the option(s) fitted. Refer to table: Control Remote Control Source Settings.
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Control Source 1 7/15 to 15/15 Lost Signal Control source 1 will be set by Rotork for the fitted remote, Sets the actuator response for when the analogue signal or network communications of the control source are lost. Analogue or Network control option(s). Refer to table: Control Source Settings.
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2.4.2-3 Remote − Positioning Close Limit Deadband Close/Open Settings Range − 0% to 10% Defaults = 1%. Limits Stroke Tests Affects positioning accuracy as a response to the process control Indication system desired value (DV) signal position. A smaller deadband Control increases accuracy, however the widest deadband should be Security...
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2.4.2-3 Remote − Positioning continued (deadband-hysteresis)). Momentum/solenoid response time 3/6, 4/6, 5/6, 6/6 Deadband, Hysteresis, Slowband & within the system may cause the actuator to continue moving Current Demand Example after the Stop command has been issued as shown by the ‘actual stopped position’...
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2.4.2-4 Remote Control − Pressure Control Close Limit Deadband Over Remote Control This feature is used for pressure compensation to vent the Hardwired internal hydraulic pressure in the actuator in the event of thermal Control Source expansion due to temperature fluctuations. Factory default Positioning setting is 10% with it being selectable between 0% - 25%.
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2.4.2-5 Remote Control − Auxiliary Mask Auxiliary Input Setup Close Limit Remote Control Hardwired Input Auxiliary 1 Auxiliary 2 Auxiliary 3 Control Source Positioning Control Open Closed Stop / maintain Pressure Control Auxiliary Mask Indication Analogue Contact type Contact 1 Contact 2 Contact 3 Normally Open...
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2.4.2-6 Remote Control − Analogue Option Close Limit Invert Remote Control Off (default) − Lowe analogue signal will move the actuator in Hardwired the Close direction. Control Source Positioning On - High analogue signal will move the actuator in the Close Pressure Control direction.
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2.4.2-7 Remote Control − Pakscan Remote Control Address Analogue The Pakscan field control unit option must be allocated a unique Pakscan loop node address. Change made to the address will take effect Profibus immediately. The range of address is 1 - 240. HART Modbus Extra I/O...
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2.4.2-7 Remote Control − Pakscan continued Update Time (m) Filter Range 5 to 255 minutes. Setting below 5 will Set to enable or disable auto reporting of the historical indicate disabled. pressure logs. Auto − The Pakscan option will automatically report the 6 Pressure update time (minutes) value is refreshed from a stationary actuator.
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2.4.2-8 Remote Control − Profibus Remote Control 3/6 to 4/6 Termination 1 − Termination 2 Analogue Profibus networks require active termination at each end of the Pakscan highway. Profibus option has active termination (2 sets for dual) Profibus built in, which can be switched in or out of the circuit. HART Modbus Off (default) −...
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2.4.2-9 Remote Control − HART Remote Control Set High Signal Analogue The actuator must be calibrated to the high analogue signal Pakscan value. By measuring this signal it will then be able to control the Profibus actuator by moving it to the set high signal position, refer to HART 2.4.2-3 Positioning.
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2.4.2-10 Remote Control − Modbus Remote Control Baud Rate Analogue The Modbus option must be set to the RS485 highway baud Pakscan rate. Changes made to this parameter will take immediate effect. Profibus The baud rates selectable using the drop down box are 110, HART 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600 and Modbus...
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2.4.2-11 Remote Control − Extra I/O Remote Control Fast Remotes Hardwired Fast remotes are for modulating applications Control (24 VDC signals only). Positioning Auxiliary Mask - Disabled Analogue - Enabled Pakscan Profibus HART Functions Modbus Available Functions for each I/O: Extra I/O - Disabled - Remote Open - Remote Closed...
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2.4.3 Control − Temporary Loss Waiting For Status Temp loss Control Stop / wait signal − Stop and wait for a new command. Local Remote Continue ESD − Continue with the ESD action even in the event Temporary Loss of the ESD being reset before the actuator completes the set Stepping Control ESD function.
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2.4.4 Control − Stepping Control Close Limit Enable Settings On − This will enable the stepping control for the actuator. Limits Stroke Tests Off (default) − This will disable the stepping control for Indication the actuator. Control Security Position A (position C in Close settings) Defaults Service The position where the stepping control will start its time...
The re-enter password control is used when high level access is communications are disabled. Communication is by Infrared required by Rotork Service or by a user requiring high level access commands from the Bluetooth Setting Tool Pro only. Refer to 1.2.
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Settings − Security continued Remote Hand Station Low: Discover always (default) − The actuator is available for Bluetooth communications using a PC running Insight 2 at all times. This setting provides convenient connection when using Insight 2. Communication with the Bluetooth Setting Tool Pro is always available in this setting.
Close Limit configuration to its site commissioned setup. Refer to 1/3 restore. Restore If Rotork is contracted to commission the actuator, on completion Restore Default Config and agreement current settings will be copied to default.
3. Status 3.1 Status − Control Status screens on the SI display are provided to assist diagnostics. Status The displayed information is live data taken from the main data Control log processor and can be used to view control signals, alarms Alarms and movement.
3.1.1 Control − Local Control Stop Local Displays the current local stop signal status. When active, this Remote Hardwired indicates the local controls have been set to Stop and a local Remote Source 1 control stop signal is being received. Remote Source 2 When the local controls have been set to Stop, the actuator will not move to position regardless of the local or remote control...
3.1.2 Control − Remote Hardwired Control Maintained Local Displays the current remote hardwired maintained signal status. Remote Hardwired When active, this indicates that a maintained signal is being Remote Source 1 received from the remote hardwired control. Remote Source 2 If the signal is present the actuator will self-maintain as a response to a fleeting Open or Close control signal and will run until the maintain line is broken, it reaches its limit or is reversed.
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3.1.3 Control − Remote Source 1 3.1.4 Control − Remote Source 2 Control Control Local Local Remote Hardwired Remote Hardwired Remote Source 1 Remote Source 1 Remote Source 2 Remote Source 2 Remote Source 1 Remote Source 2 Open Open Close Close Stop...
Status − Movement Status 7/10 Solenoid 1 Control splays the solenoid 1 status. When active, this indicates that Alarms solenoid 1 is energised. Movement Indication 8/10 Solenoid 2 Displays the solenoid 2 status. When active, this indicates that solenoid 2 is energised. 9/10 Solenoid 3 Displays the solenoid 3 status.
3.3 Alarms 3.3.1 Alarms − Process continued Status Stall Mid Control Displays stall mid status. When active, this indicates that the Alarms actuator has stalled during its travel. Movement Indication Stall Slow Mode Displays stall slow mode status. When active, this indicates that the actuator has stalled while travelling in slow mode.
3.3.2 Alarms − Control 3.3.3 Alarms − Actuator − Hardware Mains Fail Solenoid Driver Displays the mains fail status. When active, this indicates a power Displays the solenoid driver status. When active, this indicates supply failure has occurred. If the back light is still present it is that a solenoid driver fault has occurred.
EEPROM is missing from the actuator. The EEPROM stores Option 1 Error all the actuator’s settings. If the EEPROM is physically missing, please contact ROTORK for assistance. Displays option 1 error status. When active, this indicates that option card 1 has an error.
Status − Indication 3.4.1 Indication − Relays Status Indication Control Relays Alarms Actuator Status Movement Monitor Relay Indication Fault Relay Indication Relays Relays Monitor Relay Actuator Status S1 Contact Made Monitor Relay S2 Contact Made Fault Relay S3 Contact Made S4 Contact Made S5 Contact Made S6 Contact Made...
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3.4.1 Indication − Relays 3.4.2 Indication − Monitor Relay continued Indication 6/13 Relays Displays the S5 relay status. When active, this indicates that relay Monitor Relay S5 is energised. 7/13 Displays the S6 relay status. When active, this indicates that relay S6 is energised.
Service Log SI. Due to the nature of the graphical display, information can be displayed locally at the actuator using the supplied Rotork Life Log Bluetooth Setting Tool Pro. Pressure Profile...
4.1 Data Log − Service Log Close Limit Close Limit Operation Temperature Average Pressure Maximum C Close Starts 1170 Date 22:27:31 05/02/2015 Open Starts 3782 Minimum C 01:26:25 06/02/2015 Motor Run Time 0:05:49:04 Power Max Starts/Hr Power Ups Date 21:11:09 05/02/2015 Max On Time 207:18:48:08 Last Close Limit...
4.2 Data Log − Life Log Close Limit Close Limit Operation Temperature Average Pressure Maximum C Close Starts 1170 Date 22:27:31 05/02/2015 Open Starts 3782 Minimum C 01:26:25 06/02/2015 Motor Run Time 0:05:49:04 Power Max Starts/Hr Power Ups Date 21:11:09 05/02/2015 Max On Time 207:18:48:08 Last Close Limit...
4.3 Data Log − Pressure Profile 4.4 Data Log − Starts Profile Close Limit Reference Close Pos: 36 % Press: 28 Datalog Menu Service Log Press Life Log Pressure Profile Starts Profile Trend Logs Press Event Log Alarm Log Position To access the pressure profile section, with the use of the Bluetooth setting tool press the enter button when the pressure profile is highlighted within the menu.
4.5 Data Log − Trend Logs 4.5.1 Trend Logs − Temperature Open Limit Open Limit Trend Logs Trend Logs Temperature Temperature Vibration Average Vibration Average Vibration Peak Vibration Peak Ave Pos and Press Ave Pos and Press Trend Logs Temperature Press the enter button on the Bluetooth setting tool to select Temp...
4.5.2 Trend Logs − Vibration Average 4.5.3 Trend Logs − Vibration Peak Close Limit Close Limit Trend Logs Trend Logs Temperature Temperature Vibration Average Vibration Average Vibration Peak Vibration Peak Ave Pos and Press Ave Pos and Press Vibration Average Vibration Peak Hr: 12 mG: 0...
4.5.4 Trend Logs − Average position and pressure Pressure Profile Hr:0 Hours This graph shows the average position that the actuator is in along with the average pressure that is within the actuators hydraulic system over a 24 hour period. Using the down arrow key swaps between position and pressure graph average.
4.6 Events Logs 4.6.1 Events Log − Event Log Filtered Event Log Filtered Waiting For Status Event Log User Interface Event Log Filter Event Log 1/64 Local Open − Shows / Hides local Open events 2/64 Local Close − Shows / Hides local Close events 3/64 Local Stop −...
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4.6.1 Events Log − Event Log Filtered continued 54/64 S8 Cont made − Shows / Hides contact S8 status 21-31 Status 55/64 S9 Cont made − Shows / Hides contact S9 status 21/64 Moving Open − Shows / Hides Moving Open events 56/64 S10 Cont made −...
4.6.1 Events Logs − Event Log 4.7 Data Log − Alarm Log Close Limit Close Limit Time: 01:01:13 17/11/2027 Event:2999 Fault Count Time Pos: 0 Dem:0 Tmp22 Over Press Limit 21:31:45 1 Local Open Local Close Over Press Mid -:--:--:-- --- Local Stop Local Stall Limit...
4.8 Data Log − Partial Stroke 4.9 Data Log − Full Stroke Waiting For Status Waiting For Status Partial Stroke Full Stroke Solenoid 2 Open Profile Solenoid 3 Close Profile Solenoid 2 and 3 Results Results Partial Stroke Full Stroke Solenoid 2 Open Profile This is fitted as standard in every SI actuator.
This time and date is only used for local indication and does not affect the stored data when downloaded to a PC device when viewing within Rotork Insight 2 software. To select the date and time fields use the left and right...
5.0 Assets menu structure Page user or their agent. Rotork will populate the actuator build data automatically on manufacture. Other applicable data will be 5.1 Actuator – populated when contracted to commission or upon service of data regarding the actuator and its build the actuator.
Press the enter button to save the information. 1/13 Serial Number This displays the actuator’s serial number. This should always be quoted when making an enquiry to Rotork or an agent. 2/13 Model Number Displays the actuator’s model code description. 3/13 Wiring Diagram Number Displays actuators wiring diagram number.
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5.1.1 Actuator – Actuator Nameplate 5.1.2 Actuator − Actuator Std Build cont. Close limit Close Limit Model No. Actuator Wiring Diagram WIRING DIA Actuator NamePlate Supply Voltage 230V ac Actuator Std Build Actuator Opt Build Suply Rating Hydrraulic Diagram Oil Type Mineral Max Pressure 190 BAR...
5.1.2 Actuator − Opt Build 5.2 Assets − NAMUR 107 Close Limit Close Limit Actuator NAMUR Level OOS FNC Actuator NamePlate Battery Low Actuator Std Build Local Ctrl Fault Actuator Opt Build Mains Fail Thermostat Serv. Contactor Service Due Hi Hi Torq. Alarm 1/24 NAMUR 107 Settings This screen allows the user to view alarms for NAMUR 107...
5.2 Assets − NAMUR 107 5.3 Assets − Valve continued 1/18 Local Control Fault – Allows the user to set NAMUR 107 Waiting For Status diagnostics for a fault occurring with the local controls. Valve Skilmatic-SI3 2/18 Mains Fail – Allows the user to set NAMUR 107 Serial No Valve Ser diagnostics for mains power failure.
5.4 Assets − Online Help Rotork Support This help screen displays a QR code to direct users to the support section of the Rotork website. This page enables the user to source documents, software and training resources for Rotork products. SI Full Configuration Manual – Section: Assets...
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The name Rotork is a registered trademark. Rotork recognises all registered trademarks. The Bluetooth ® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Rotork Issue 09/18 is under license. Published and produced in the UK by Rotork. POWTG0918...
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