A two-wire, 4-20 ma input digital valve positioner (16 pages)
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USER INSTRUCTIONS Limitorque Actuation Systems L120 Series Installation ® Operation For L120-10 through L120-40 Maintenance FCD LMENIM1201-05-A4 – 03/18 Experience In Motion...
Limitorque Actuation Systems L120 Series FCD LMENIM1201-05-A4 – 03/18 Contents Introduction Purpose User Safety Product Inspection - Storage - Identification Inspection and Recording Short-Term Storage (less than 1 year) Product Identification Actuator Weights Installation Instructions Safety Precautions Safety Practices Initial Actuator Preparation 4.3.1 Mounting Base 4.3.2...
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Declutch Assembly (L120-10) 6.9.2 Declutch Assembly (L120-20/40) (Refer to Figure 6.3) 6.9.3 Install the Motor (Refer to Figure 5.2) 6.9.4 Lubrication Procedure 6.9.5 Install Geared Limit Switch, Torque Switch and Finish Assembly How to Order Parts EC Declaration of Conformity flowserve.com...
Limitorque Actuation Systems L120 Series FCD LMENIM1201-05-A4 – 03/18 Introduction Flowserve Limitorque actuators are available with a wide range of standard and optional features. Be aware of these features and their role in the setup and operation of the actuator.
3. Replace all plastic caps or plugs with pipe plugs and ensure that all covers are tight. 4. If the actuator is mounted on a valve and the stem protrudes from the unit, a suitable stem cover must be provided. flowserve.com...
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Limitorque Actuation Systems L120 Series FCD LMENIM1201-05-A4 – 03/18 Figure 2.1 – L120-10 through 40 Handwheel Motor Actuator Nameplate (hidden) Declutch Lever Limit Switch/ Housing Controls Compartment...
Limitorque Actuation Systems L120 Series FCD LMENIM1201-05-A4 – 03/18 Actuator Weights The approximate L120 actuator weights are provided below: Table 3.1 – Actuator weights Drive 1 Weight (lb./kg) Drive 2 Weight (lb./kg) Actuator Control Types Top HW Side HW Top HW Side HW Size L120-10...
CAUTION: Do not depress the declutch lever during motor operation to stop valve travel. a CAUTION: Do not use replacement parts that are not genuine Flowserve Limitorque parts, as serious personal injury and/or damage to the actuator and valve may result.
Limitorque Actuation Systems L120 Series FCD LMENIM1201-05-A4 – 03/18 4.2 Safety Practices The following checks should be performed to maintain safe operation of the L120 actuator. • Mount motors on a horizontal plane, if possible. • Keep the controls compartment clean and dry. •...
Figure 4.1 – Microswitch-Style Torque Switch and 300 Volt Torque Switch Maximum Stop Maximum Stop Setting Plate Setting Plate Balancing Balancing Screws Screws Mounting Mounting Index Marks Index Marks Screw Screw Microswitch-Style Torque Switch 300 Volt Torque Switch flowserve.com...
Limitorque Actuation Systems L120 Series FCD LMENIM1201-05-A4 – 03/18 4.4.2 Balancing Torque Switch Item letters correspond to Figure 4.1. 1. Place the actuator in manual mode. 2. Remove the load from the wormshaft spring pack. 3. Note the open and close torque switch settings prior to reinstalling the torque switch. 4.
7. Operate the valve by handwheel to fully “close” position; reverse direction by one turn of the hand- wheel to allow for coast of moving parts or refer to the valve manufacturer setting requirements. 8. Set the other rotors by following Steps 4 through 6. flowserve.com...
Limitorque Actuation Systems L120 Series FCD LMENIM1201-05-A4 – 03/18 Figure 4.3 – Setting the open and closed contacts Closed Open position position 4.5.3 Combination of Contacts (Refer to Figure 4.2) The rotor segments can be separated and rotated through 90 degrees to give various combinations of normally open or normally closed contacts to each rotor.
8. Calibrate SPAN position by adjusting the span potentiometer until a 20 mA output signal is read at terminals +VE and -VE. 9. Repeat steps 5 to 8 and fine-tune as necessary. Figure 4.4 – 1000 ohm Potentiometer 1000 ohms Gearing Receiver DC Power Supply Customer Equipment Typical Connection for a 1000 ohm Potentiometer flowserve.com...
Limitorque Actuation Systems L120 Series FCD LMENIM1201-05-A4 – 03/18 4.7 Optional Side-Mounted Handwheel For actuator sizes L120-10, 20, and 40, the handwheel can be mounted on the side as shown in the following figures. Figure 4.5 – L120-10 parts list, attachment ratio 4.2:1 178 &...
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Grease Fitting Handwheel Hex Head Cap Screw Lockwasher Note: Apply Loctite 601/609 158-1 to ID of Bearing Cap Retaining Washer 158-2 182-1 Handwheel Spinner 158-3 158-4 182-2 Socket Head Cap Screw 182-3 Hex Jam Nut 6 42-11 150 151 flowserve.com...
5. Turn on power supply and push button to “open.” 6. Check output rotation: • If phase rotation is correct, the valve should begin to open. • If valve begins to CLOSE, STOP immediately. Incorrect phase rotation will lead to serious damage if the valve seats. flowserve.com...
Limitorque Actuation Systems L120 Series FCD LMENIM1201-05-A4 – 03/18 7. Correct the phase rotation one of two ways: • Switch any two of the three power leads for three-phase power, or • Reverse the armature leads for single-phase or DC power. The actuator should operate correctly and will be stopped at the end of travel positions by torque or limit switch functions.
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POSITION FULL OPEN, FULL CLOSED OR ANY SPARE CERTIFICATION SHEET IF SUPPLIED) POSITION IN BETWEEN AS INDICATED BY SPARE RES-LAMP RESISTORS˛ POINTS A AND B. INT.2 SPARE 5. ADD JUMPER ON LS#8 BETWEEN TERMINALS (8 ) SPARE & (8C) FOR TORQUE-SEATING VALVES. flowserve.com...
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Limitorque Actuation Systems L120 Series FCD LMENIM1201-05-A4 – 03/18 Figure 5.1 (two of two) – L120-10 through 40 typical wiring diagram MOTOR REVERSING STARTER TH.OL GRN/WHT MTR HTR (NOTE#3) PRIMARY ELEC YEL/WHT SECONDAR Y BLU/WHT MOTOR GROUND LUG FUSE SW323 PUSHBUTTON STATION OPEN BLU/RED FOR SIGNAL...
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Worm Gear Spirolox Retainer 42/11 Declutch Spring Drive Sleeve Handwheel Adapter Piece Quantity Description Housing Cover Retaining Ring Handwheel Handwheel Cover Plate Handwheel Cover Plate Gasket 42/11 O-ring / Handwheel Mounting Quad Ring Quad Ring Hardware * Not shown flowserve.com...
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Limitorque Actuation Systems L120 Series FCD LMENIM1201-05-A4 – 03/18 Figure 5.2 (two of two) – L120-10 through 40 parts breakdown 42/7* 42/11 42/3 42/6 42/5 42/9 Piece Quantity Description Piece Quantity Description Housing Motor Pinion Motor Adapter Electrical Compartment Stop Nut Seal Retainer Washer Worm Shaft End Cap...
Each pack is precalibrated and hence a finite compression represents a finite torque output. Movement of the worm operates the torque switch, which interrupts the power to the motor. The torque switch is adjustable and can be set to operate at predetermined torque levels. flowserve.com...
Once the equipment is operating on a regular basis, the weeping should stop. 6.1.1 Lubrication Inspection Inspect Limitorque L120 series actuators for correct lubrication prior to operating - particularly following a long storage period. Each application has its own effect on the actuator and the frequency of these inspections should be based on the application and the operating experience.
• not contain any grit, abrasive, or fillers. • comply with a slump-prefer NLGI-0 grade. • not be corrosive to steel gears, ball, or roller bearings. • have a dropping point above 316°F (158°C) for temperature ranges of -20°F (-29°C) to +250°F (+121°C). flowserve.com...
Limitorque Actuation Systems L120 Series FCD LMENIM1201-05-A4 – 03/18 6.3 Disassembly and Reassembly a CAUTION: Turn off all power services before attempting to perform service on the actuator. • Remove the actuator from the valve for complex work. Minor work, such as replacing geared limit switch, torque switch, or motor, may be readily performed while the actuator is still on the valve.
Unless otherwise stated, piece numbers refer to Figure 6.1. Standard Drive Sleeve To remove the Torque Nut (piece 95), remove Retaining Ring (piece 183) and drop the torque nut out the bottom of the Drive Sleeve (piece 25 of Figure 5.2). flowserve.com...
Limitorque Actuation Systems L120 Series FCD LMENIM1201-05-A4 – 03/18 Optional Drive Sleeve 1. Remove the Handwheel (piece 29 of Figure 5.2), Handwheel Cover Plate (piece 33 of Figure 5.2) and Gasket (piece 34) to provide access to the Elastic Stop Nut (piece 99). 2.
6. Insert Wormshaft Assembly (piece 15) into the housing and locate the bearings in the housing journals. Replace the Wormshaft Cap (piece 5). 7. Install the Wormshaft Gear (piece 35) and Flex Loc Nut (piece 37). NOTE: It is recommended that a new flex loc nut be used during reassembly. flowserve.com...
NOTE: The limit switch must be reset before the actuator is placed back into service. The Torque Switch may need to be rebalanced. If required see Section 4.4.2, Balancing Torque Switch. 2. Connect all electrical leads in the switch compartment. 3. Replace the compartment cover, handwheel and thrust base, if applicable, to complete the assembly. flowserve.com...
Limitorque Actuation Systems L120 Series FCD LMENIM1201-05-A4 – 03/18 How to Order Parts To order parts or obtain further information about your Limitorque L120 valve actuators, contact your local Flowserve Limitorque distributor sales office, or: Flowserve Limitorque 5114 Woodall Road...
Limitorque Actuation Systems L120 Series FCD LMENIM1201-04-A4 – 03/18 EC Declaration of Conformity Application of Council Directives Importer’s Address 2004/108/EC; EMC Directive Flowserve Limitorque Euro House 2006/42/EC; Machinery Directive Abex Road Newbury 2003/10/EC; Airborne Noise Directive Berkshire, RG14 5EY Standards to which Conformity is Declared United Kingdom Machinery;...
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Flowserve Corporation has established industry leadership in the design and manufacture of its products. When properly selected, this Flowserve product is designed to perform its intended function safely during its useful life. However, the purchaser or user of Flowserve products should be aware that Flowserve products might be used in numerous applications under a wide variety of industrial service conditions.
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