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HANDBOOK INDEX 01. Actuator Part List 04. Options · · S20, S35, S55, S85, B20, B35, B55, B85, H20, H35, H55 & H85 · · S140, S300, B140, B300, H140 & H300 · Bluetooth & Wifi 02. J4C Series · Modbus ·...
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HANDBOOK_ ACTUATOR PART LIST 01 ACTUATOR PART LIST MODELS: S20, S35, S55, S85, B20, B35, B55, B85, H20, H35, H55 & H85 Manual override Position indicator visual control of operation Volt free contact plug Power supply plug ISO multiflange Automatic-manual lever INDEX...
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HANDBOOK_ ACTUATOR PART LIST MODELS: S140, S300, B140, B300, H140 & H300 Manual override Position indicator visual control of operation Volt free contact plug Power supply plug Automatic-manual lever ISO multiflange INDEX...
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HANDBOOK_ J4C SERIES 02 J4C SERIES READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE CONNECTING THE ACTUATOR. DAMAGE CAUSED BY NON COMPLIANCE OF THESE INSTRUCTIONS IS NOT COVERED BY OUR WARRANTY. J4C Electric actuators operate with the use of live electricity. It is recommended that only qualified electrical engineers be allowed to connect or adjust these actuators.
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_ 04 HANDBOOK_ J4C SERIES ID ACTUATOR LABEL 24-240 AC (50/60HZ) / 24-135 DC (PATENT PENDING) OUT different of IN: 10 - Actuator Series. Actuator Model. 11 - Working angle. Voltage to be connected. 12 - Duty: 75%. Example: S20 Model - Time the actuator needs to run to the Maneuver time = 10sec.
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HANDBOOK_ J4C SERIES LOCAL VISUAL POSITION INDICATOR All J4C actuators are supplied with a local visual position indicator comprises a black base with a yellow insert that shows, both the position and direction of rotation (Fig.6). The open and close positions have the following logos molded into the top cover OPEN 90 and CLOSE 0. Opening = Closing = Fig.
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HANDBOOK_ J4C SERIES EMERGENCY MANUAL OVERRIDE FACILITY: The J4C has 2 operating modes, automatic and manual, the required mode is selected by using a lever on the lower half of the actuator housing (Fig 7). The 2 positions are marked: AUTO = Automatic operation MAN = Manual operation Warning: Do not remove the selector lever securing screw, as this will allow its internal mechanism...
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HANDBOOK_ J4C SERIES When “MAN” function is selected: 1 - The electronic system cuts the power to the motor after a few minutes. 2 - The mechanical connection between the motor and the output shaft is disconnected. 3 - The desired position can be achieved by using the hand wheel. 4 - There are two ways to re-active the motor after being isolated whilst in “MAN”...
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HANDBOOK_ J4C SERIES POSITION OF THE CAMS Cams 1 and 3 Cams 2 and 4 Cam 1 is to adjust the close position. Cam 2 is to adjust the open position. Cam 3 is to adjust the close position confirmation. Cam 4 is to adjust the open position confirmation.
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HANDBOOK_ J4C SERIES To adjust the close position at less than 0 cams 1 / 3 Turn the wrench to clockwise direction - cams 1 and 3. The cam 3 (confirmation) should press the lever of the micro switch a bit earlier than the cam 1.
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HANDBOOK_ J4C SERIES TABLE OF CONSUMPTIONS INDEX...
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HANDBOOK_ J4C SERIES TABLE OF CONSUMPTIONS INDEX...
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HANDBOOK_ J4C SERIES ACTUATOR OPERATIONAL STATUS MODELS: 20, 35, 55, 85, 140 & 300 The LED Light provides visual communication between the actuator and the user. The current operational status is shown by different LED colors. ON-OFF ACTUATOR ACTUATOR OPERATIONAL STATUS Without power supply ..................................................
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HANDBOOK_ J4C SERIES ACTUATOR WITH BSR ACTUATOR OPERATIONAL STATUS Without power supply ....................................................In open position ......................................................... In close position ......................................................... Opening ............................................................Closing ............................................................Torque limiter function on, moving from close to open ..................................Torque limiter function on, moving from open to close ..................................
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HANDBOOK_ DATASHEET - J4C 20 _ 03 Datasheet - J4C 20 GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS Housing: Anticorrosive polyamide (lid & body) Dome: Polycarbonate Main external shaft: Anticorrosive polyamide Adjustable internal cams: Polyamide External screws: stainless steel Electric motor: 24VDC Brushless motor Gears: Steel and polyamide Insulation: Class B Visual position indicator: Polyamide (IEC 60034) Service: S4...
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HANDBOOK_ Optios DPS_ 04 Electric actuators with POSITIONER DPS J4C 20/85 SPECIFICATIONS INDEX...
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HANDBOOK_ Optios DPS_ DPS J4C 20/85 Use the configuration you need by moving the DIPs: Different possibilities of configuration: Configurations set up by using DIPs, should have the same Input and Output Signal. I.e.: If Set up Input signal 4/20mA-Output signal 4/20 mA. Other possibilities are available to work with, but they should be configurated from the manufacturer.
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HANDBOOK_ Optios DPS_ DPS EXTERNAL SELF-ADJUSTMENT A- Power supply plug. B- Volt free contact plug. C- Input / Output signal (4/20mA,0/10V,0/20mA o 1/10V) plug. 1-C plug - connect a cable between PIN 1 (on the left side) and PIN Earth (on the bottom). 2-A plug - connect: VAC: PIN1 (neutral) and PIN2 (phase).
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HANDBOOK_ Optios DPS_ DPS J4C 140/300 Use the configuration you need by moving the DIPs: Different possibilities of configuration: Configurations set up by using DIPs, should have the same Input and Output Signal. I.e.: If Set up Input signal 4/20mA-Output signal 4/20 mA. Other possibilities are avalilable to work with, but they should be configurated from the manufacturer.
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HANDBOOK_ Optios DPS_ DPS EXTERNAL SELF-ADJUSTMENT A- Power supply plug. B- Volt free contact plug. C- Input / Output signal (4/20mA,0/10V,0/20mA o 1/10V) plug. 1-C plug - connect a cable between PIN 1 (on the left side) and PIN Earth (on the bottom). 2-A plug - connect: VAC: PIN1 (neutral) and PIN2 (phase).
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HANDBOOK_ Optios BSR_ Jumper 1 SELDIR NC Set-Up NC - If, in case of a power supply failure, we need the actuator go to the CLOSE position, we need to put the jumper 1 on the SELDIR position. NO Set-Up NO - If, in case of a power supply fail- ure, we need the actuator go to the OPEN position, be sure that...
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HANDBOOK_ Optios BSR_ Jumper 1 SELDIR NC Set-Up NC - If, in case of a power supply failure, we need the actuator go to the CLOSE position, we need to put the jumper 1 on the SELDIR position. NO Set-Up NO - If, in case of a power supply failure, we need the actuator go to the OPEN position, be sure that...
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HANDBOOK_ KIT DPS_ 05 KIT DPS J4C 20/85 The DPS is a device for the J4C electric actuator that turns the actuator into a servo controlled valve positioner. The DPS is a modulus with a microprocessor (CPU) which digitally manages the analogical input and output and compare them with the position of the actuator to establish a uniform relation.
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HANDBOOK_ KIT DPS_ ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS PIECES - 1 Cover - 1 Plastic column - 1 DPS positioner PCB - 2 Sheet metal Fixing screws - 1 Plastic Fixing screws PREPARING THE COVER: The cover of the kit is for a J4C-20, 35 and 55 models. In case you want to mount a kit on a J4C85, follow the instructions: Introduce the sleeve in hole...
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HANDBOOK_ KIT DPS_ ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS The unit must be disconnected from any electrical power or signal before installing. 1. Remove the screw, which is fixing the hand wheel. (Fig. 2) 2. Remove the 6 screws, which are fixing the body to the cover of the actuator (Fig.3). 3.
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HANDBOOK_ KIT DPS_ KIT DPS J4C 140/300 The DPS is a device for the J4C electric actuator that turns the actuator into a servo controlled valve positioner. The DPS is a modulus with a microprocessor (CPU) which digitally manages the analogical input and output and compare them with the position of the actuator to establish a uniform relation.
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HANDBOOK_ KIT DPS_ ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS PIECES - 1 Cover - 1 Plastic column - 1 DPS positioner PCB - 2 Sheet metal Fixing screws - 1 Plastic Fixing screws - 1 Schematic diagram label PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE MOUNTING. VERY IMPORTANT!!!! PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS STEP BY STEP. BEFORE CON- NECTING “A”...
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HANDBOOK_ KIT DPS_ ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 14. Disconnect the grey connector from the power supply. 15. Use the configuration you need by moving the DIPs, according to the instrumentation signal (Fig.14): 16. Carefully mount the cover, minding the cables not to be pressed (Fig.15). 17.
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HANDBOOK_ KIT BSR_ KIT BSR J4C 20/85 The BSR safety block system is an automatism that, when coupled to the J4C multi voltage electric actuators, lets the valve situate in a preferable position NC or NO, when there is a power supply failure.
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HANDBOOK_ KIT BSR_ MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS VERY IMPORTANT: PLEASE, FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS STEP BY STEP.IF THE CONNECTOR OF THE BATTERY PACK IS PLUGED TO THE “BSR” PCB, BEFORE ARRIVING TO POINT 7, THE PCB COULD BE DAMAGED. KIT COMPONENTS 1 BSR PCB. 1 Lower battery support.
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HANDBOOK_ KIT BSR_ KIT BSR J4C 140/300 The BSR safety block system is an automatism that, when coupled to the J4C multi voltage electric actuators, lets the valve situate in a preferable position NC or NO, when there is a power supply failure.
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HANDBOOK_ KIT BSR_ MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS VERY IMPORTANT: PLEASE, FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS STEP BY STEP.IF THE CONNECTOR OF THE BATTERY PACK IS PLUGED TO THE “BSR” PCB, BEFORE ARRIVING TO POINT 4, THE PCB COULD BE DAMAGED. KIT COMPONENTS 1 BSR PCB. 2 Battery support.
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HANDBOOK_ KIT INTERFACE_ KIT INTERFACE By using the INTERFACE KIT cable we stablish communication with the actuator, read parameters and change the set-up values. INTERFACE PROGRAM for PC INSTALLATION: Download the Interface program from: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/4qgczg8zspwtehc/AABD0TkZouJ2-DXxidzk8Jera?dl=0 1 · Download the file 2 ·...
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HANDBOOK_ KIT INTERFACE_ 5.3 Click on “Next” 5.4 Click on “Next” 5.5 Click on “Next” 5.6 Cick on “Restart” 6 · The Program set-up is finished 7 · Go to “Inicio”, “Todas la aplicaciones” and in file 8 · Open INDEX...
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HANDBOOK_ KIT INTERFACE_ CONNECT THE INTERFACE CABLE TO THE J4C ELECTRIC ACTUATOR 1 · Use the INTERFACE cable inside the KIT box. 2 · Before connecting it to a J4C actuator, remove the cover of the actuator and connect one of the Interface cable sides as per our (image 1).
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HANDBOOK_ KIT INTERFACE_ INTERFACE PROGRAM - HOW IT WORKS? INTERFACE PROGRAM FOR J4 Y J4C SERIES ACTUATORS ONLY. 1 · Open the program see the following screen Two RED buttons appear on the screen. Button 1 shows the USB Interface connector is not connected to the PC.
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HANDBOOK_ KIT INTERFACE_ If we click on COUNTERS, the following screen will open, showing all counters. To see values, click on READ. Short explanation of each COUNTER: Version: Software version of the PCB CONTROL part. Options: Parameter for internal use only. Operations: Number of times the cam steps on the OPEN or CLOSE micro switch.
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HANDBOOK_ KIT INTERFACE_ This configuration is possible only if our Positioner (DPS) has already been installed in the actuator. Click on DPS, if the following screen appears, please place the DIPs on the DPS PCB, following the screen instructions. Click on MAIN MENU. If we click on DPS, all the Positioner (DPS) possible configuration options will be shown on the following screen:...
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HANDBOOK_ KIT INTERFACE_ REMOTE CONTROL options: In case of an ON-OFF or a DPS Output only actuator, Click on ABRIR, CERRAR and PARAR options to activate it. Only in case of having a 3-position actuator, the screen will show an additional option PUNTO MEDIO, which stops the actuator at an intermediate position.
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HANDBOOK_ BLUETOOTH & WIFI_ BLUETOOTH & WIFI communication BLUETOOTH We have introduced the BLUETOOTH communication system in our actuators, in order to communicate with our actuators, from any IOS or ANDROID devices. this system appears in our catalogue as a factory option. From our mobile phone or tablet we could order our actuator to open/close or stop, we could be informed about errors or incidences, etc.
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HANDBOOK_ MODBUS_ MODBUS system · Plug and play. · Each device could be operated manually. · Could be seen from the cntrol panel, tablet, mobile, PC, either inside or outside of the plant. · Fast and flexible, starting by 3 actuators up to 32 ·...
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HANDBOOK_ CERTIFICATIONS_ 06 CERTIFICATIONS · IP (Applus), ATEX (JM.Madariaga), EMS (LG Assaigs i Invest.) · EMC · Reach Certificate of Compliance · Rohs Certificate of Compliance · Certificados CE · ISO 9001:2000 INDEX...
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GUARANTEE_ 07 GUARANTEE J+J actuators are warranted against defects of workmanship or assembly as follows: J4C S/B Series: up to 60.000 working cycles or 3 years from their shipment date. Working conditions of a 75% of duty. Max number of 50 limiter function activations, within 3 years of the warranty period.
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HANDBOOK_ GENERAL ADVSE_ 08 GENERAL ADVISE Transportation: The transport to the installation location should always take place in a fixed packaging. Do not carry the actuator on the hand wheel and do not attach any hoists to the hand wheel. Entry control: Check directly after delivery the actuator for possible damages in transit and faults.
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HANDBOOK_ SAFETY NOTES_ 09 SAFETY NOTES First check the following circumstances: - Does the actuator the required version ( torque, protection, voltage, swivel angle, etc.). - Does the wiring acc. to the voltage (see diagram/type label). - Is it possible to adjust the valve on the manual override. - Switch from AUTO to MAN, move the handwheel/ handlever to synchronize the transmission then exit the adjust- ment path manually and turn back to the starting position.
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HANDBOOK_ FAQ_ 10 FAQS The actuator moves and then stops. The operating LED flashes red or green (see status LED). »» High torque on the valve due to not removed end stops or solids in the valve. Valve must be checked! »»...
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HANDBOOK_ CONTACT_ 11 CONTACT J.J. BCN INTERNACIONAL, SA Polígon Industrial Sud Carrer de l'Orfeó Català, 7 • 08440 Cardedeu Barcelona (Spain) (+34) 93 871 33 04 info@jjbcn.com www.jjbcn.com INDEX...
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