Validity of the manual ...................... 5 Contact details......................... 5 Other applicable documents.................... 5 Place of storage of the manual.................... 5 ARCA ONSITE ........................ 5 Safety............................ 7 General safety information ...................... 7 Explanation of symbols and notices .................. 7 Structure of the warning notices.................... 7 Intended use..........................
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Table of contents ARCA Regler GmbH Adjustment .......................... 33 9.1.1 If stroke limitation is fitted ...................... 33 9.1.2 If hydraulic emergency manual actuation is fitted .............. 33 Actuating signal connection.................... 34 Positioner installation ...................... 35 Maintenance......................... 36 10.1 Care............................ 36 10.2...
ARCA ONSITE Acceptance documents (if ordered) and operating documentation for this product can be downloaded from the ARCA ONSITE portal. Two options are available here: 1. Scan the QR Code¹ on the product. Further entries are not required.
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1 General data ARCA Regler GmbH 2. Visit the website https://onsite.arca-valve.com/search and enter the ARCA order no. and ARCA serial no. The order no. and serial no. can be found in the device pass and in our order confirmation. Entry example Illustration 1: ARCA ONSITE...
ARCA Regler GmbH 2 Safety Safety General safety information The operating manual contains detailed descriptions for the safe installa- tion, commissioning and maintenance of the product. ▪ Read this operating manual attentively in its entirety in order to famili- arise yourself with the product.
▪ Operate the product exclusively in accordance with this operating manual and in accordance with the specification in the order confirm- ation and the device pass. ▪ Use exclusively original ARCA spare parts for the maintenance of the product. DANGER...
ARCA Regler GmbH 2 Safety ▪ You are expressly directed to observe the regulations for potentially explosive equipment where necessary. Refer also to the chapter [2.6] Use in potentially explosive areas (optional). Limits of use Operate the actuator only within the following limits of use.
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2 Safety ARCA Regler GmbH WARNING Exceeding the maximum ambient or media temperature Risk of explosion due to high surface temperature! The temperature class of the product is no longer valid if the maximum permissible ambient or media temperature is exceeded! ►...
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ARCA Regler GmbH 2 Safety WARNING Exceeding the layer thickness of the surface coating Risk of explosion due to electrostatic charging of the electrically non- conductive surface coating! ► Make sure in case of overpainting that the surface coating does not exceed a total thickness of 0.2 mm.
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2 Safety ARCA Regler GmbH WARNING Exceeding the max. surface temperature at bearing points Risk of explosion due to raised surface temperature in case of inad- equate lubrication and dust deposits at the bearing points! ► Make sure that the maximum permissible surface temperature is not exceeded.
ARCA Regler GmbH 2 Safety Illustration 3: Additional equipment - EX Residual risks There may still be residual risks even if the product is used for its inten- ded purpose. ▪ Danger of being crushed by unsecured actuators In case of negligent use of personal protective equipment: ▪...
ARCA Regler GmbH 2 Safety 2.10 Personal protective equipment Personal protective equipment must be worn during work in order to minimise health risks. ▪ During work, always wear the protective equipment necessary for the respective work ▪ Follow the notices about personal protective equipment displayed in the working area.
3 Transport, storage and packaging ARCA Regler GmbH Transport, storage and packaging Transport WARNING Tipping or falling load! Danger of death and danger of damage to property due to load tipping over or falling! ► Only suitable and approved means of transport and lifting equipment may be used for transporting the product.
1 Type designation valve 2 Nominal size 3 Nominal pressure 4 Valve stroke 5 Material of housing / trim 6 ARCA order number 7 Flow coefficient, characteristic curve 8 Seat diameter 9 Serial number 10 Actuator type code 11 Actuation pressure range 12 Max.
5 Type code ARCA Regler GmbH Type code MA.. HVH S0 T 1. Series 2. Actuator size Diaphragm area 1500 - 2185 cm² 3. Actuator version (stroke) Stroke 60 mm Stroke 83 mm Stroke 125 mm Stroke 136 mm 4. Spring set 4B 6B 8B 12B 16B 4, 6, 8, 12, 16 blue springs (vers.
ARCA Regler GmbH 6 Sectional drawings Sectional drawings Some versions of the actuator are illustrated below. Further versions are possible by combining the different components. Connections Z1 see chapter [9.2] Actuation signal connection Parts list Item Name Bottom cover * Guide bush...
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6 Sectional drawings ARCA Regler GmbH Item Name Spring centring Pipe elbow Pipe elbow Bushing Hex nut Exhaust air ventilation Nameplate Ex Actuator exhaust Washer Yoke Stroke dial Plug Cylinder Hex nut Housing Pump * Sealing ring * O-ring Circlip Hex screw Holder compl.
ARCA Regler GmbH 7 Functional description Functional description The MA60 series is a single-acting, multi-spring diaphragm actuator for linear valves. The centrally located stem (18) is connected through a coupling for this purpose to the operating stem of the valve.
8 Installation ARCA Regler GmbH Installation Place of installation The actuator should be easily accessible from at least one side and from above. Include a catwalk or similar in the planning in case of greater heights. An electric crane or block and tackle is to be provided for the actuator size MA60.
ARCA Regler GmbH 9 Commissioning Commissioning Adjustment Stroke adjustment ▪ CAUTION! Shear forces must not be transmitted to the actuator stem (18) when coupling actuator and valve. ▪ CAUTION! Do not turn the actuator stem (18) in a radial direction. ▪ NOTICE! Adjust the stroke so that the closing position of the valve is not hindered by the internal, non-adjustable stroke limiter of the actu- ator.
9 Commissioning ARCA Regler GmbH Illustration 16: Switching lever Filling quantity The hydraulics of the emergency manual actuation is filled with approx. 2 litres of hydraulic oil type Mobil NUTO H 32. Actuating signal connection Air quality CAUTION! Ensure correct air quality! Oil-free, instrument-quality air with no water or dust, solid material con- tent max.
ARCA Regler GmbH 9 Commissioning Illustration 17: Air connections Positioner installation Mounting with ARCA mounting The actuator yoke (118) enables auxiliary devices to be attached to its bracket columns (modified mounting conforming to NAMUR / IEC 60534-6-1). Refer to the operating manual for the respective device for the mounting instructions.
10 Maintenance ARCA Regler GmbH Maintenance 10.1 Care ▪ Inspect the bellows (67) for damage and replace if necessary – NOTICE! There are no bellows (67) in the case of the additional equipment EX. ▪ Clean the stem (18) if necessary –...
ARCA Regler GmbH 11 Disassembly / assembly of the actuator Disassembly / assembly of the actuator WARNING Disregarding the safety instructions Risk of injury! ► Observe the notes in the chapter entitled [2] Safety 11.1 Procedure ▪ Disassembly in the given order.
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11 Disassembly / assembly of the actuator ARCA Regler GmbH Illustration 18: Hydraulic emergency manual actuation "normally closed" "Air to close" function Refer also to chapter [6.9] MA60 C6 ** S HVH (normally open) CAUTION! Do not undo the hose connections! ▪ Loosen the bolted connection (354, 355) ▪...
11 Disassembly / assembly of the actuator ARCA Regler GmbH 11.5 Springs DANGER Danger of death and serious injuries as well as damage to property due to high spring preload! If the following instructions are disregarded, serious injuries resulting in death as well as severe damage to property cannot be ruled out.
ARCA Regler GmbH 13 Fault removal Fault removal WARNING Improper troubleshooting work Risk of injury! ► For all troubleshooting work, observe the corresponding notes – in particular the safety instructions – in this operating manual or in the operating manuals for the additionally installed components.
Particular attention is to be paid to dead spaces (pressure compensation, bellows, etc.) ► Observe the legal regulations for the disposal of media that are haz- ardous to health ARCA products are modularly constructed and can be sorted by material into the following components. ▪ Electronic components ▪ Metals ▪...
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