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AVID LP Series With SPDT V3 Micro Switches, V3 Inductive Proximity Sensors Or T-Switches INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL Revision: 4 TECHUK-74 IOM: Prepared By: C.Irwin Date: 4/6/09 Drafting Work Order:23127 ECN: 13247 Reviewed By: T. Lee Date:10/30/17 Approved By: R.Frey...
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Revision History 15 December 2009 Initial release 19 May, 2014 Rev. 1 13 October, 2015 Rev. 2 6 April, 2016 Rev. 3 Crane Co. Locations USA: +1 201 794 7650 Europe, Middle East & Africa: +44 (0) 1892 516277 Asia Pacific: +65 6869 8909 ...
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The following document details the installation, operation and maintenance instructions for the AVID LP (Low Profile) giving 360° visual and electrical valve position. This symbol warns the user of possible danger. Failure to observe this warning may lead to personal injury or death and/or severe damage to equipment. This symbol identifies information about operating the equipment in a particular manner that may damage it or result in a system failure. Failure to observe this warning can lead to total failure of the equipment or any other connected equipment. This symbol draws attention to information that is essential for understanding the operation and/or features of the equipment. 1.0 Mounting Instructions. All AVID LP switchboxes are factory equipped with direct and NAMUR mounting. Please refer to the figures 1 and 2 below to determine the type of mounting that is required. Figure 1 indicates the conventional direct mount and figure 2 details the NAMUR option. Namur Shaft Drive. Bracket – Customer Supply. Actuator ...
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1.3b To do this, loosen the 4 off M5 captive screws with either a 8mm A/F spanner / socket drive or an appropriately sized flat blade screwdriver. 1.3c Remove the cover assembly by lifting the cover vertically. Keep the cover safe taking care not to damage the cover seal detail. 1.3d Mount the AVID LP switchbox to the actuator by aligning the 11 x 16mm shaft adaptor to the actuator pinion coupler. 1.3e Ensure that the base of the AVID LP housing sits flush with the top of the actuator. 1.3f Locate and tighten the 4 off M5 captive screws in the base of the housing with either a 8mm A/F socket drive or an appropriately sized flat blade screwdriver. 1.3g Tighten the screws to a torque value of 18 to 22 Lb/Ins. NAMUR Mount. Note : Due to the mounting hole pattern of the AVID LP housing being 93.5 x 41.3mm equal about the center of the shaft, a modified Namur bracket is required. The modification can either be 4 off M5 tapped holes or 4 off M5 clearance holes. 1.4a Secure the appropriately sized modified Namur bracket to the actuator using the screws / washers supplied with the Namur kit finger tight only. 1.4b(1) ...
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3.1b Lift the terminal strip evenly off of the two base pins and terminate the wiring in accordance with the wiring diagram which is located on the of the cover. Note : For special builds of the AVID LP product it may be necessary to have an additional A4 wiring diagram placed in the packing box. 3.1c Position the terminal strip over the two base pins and press evenly in the direction of the pins. 3.1d Secure with the retaining screw removed in step 3.1a. Top Cam 4.0 EasiFix Cam Setting. (OPEN) Push 4.1 To set the switch or sensor cam, lift the bottom cam and turn down, until switch / sensor is activated and then release. The spring turn & will push the cam back onto the splined shaft. release. 4.2 Operate the actuator to the opposite extreme, push down on ...
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