Contents Overview Section Page The PAX1/PAXL is a flexible linear actuator featuring a 25 mm maximum thrust rod stroke Overview moving at speeds up to 60 mm/min and a maximum thrust of 2890 N all in a flameproof General Information enclosure.
General Information FM Hazardous Area Conditions of use The Linear Electric Actuator described in this document has been designed and manufactured with state of the art • Hazardous locations wiring must comply with technology. All components are subject to stringent quality ANSI/NFPA 70 (NEC ®...
General Information Installation continued Hazardous Area (Classified) Conditions of use The PAX1/PAXL can be mounted in any position without affecting its operation. It can be mounted to a flat surface • Under certain extreme circumstances, the non-metallic using the mounting holes on the actuator. An optional parts incorporated in the enclosure of this equipment mounting bracket is also available.
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Installation continued Grounding Power Supply Sizing, DC powered units An internal ground lug is provided. Use the ring terminal For 12 VDC operation, the recommended power supply provided to make an internal ground connection to the unit should have 2 amp capacity. using 14 to 18 ga.
Electrical Connections, DC Power mA + ANALOG PULSE CONTROL CONTROL mA - LOOP EXTERNAL LOOP SUPPLY B(+) RS-485 A(-) FEEDBACK DC POWER Internal connection of RS-485 GND NO/ISOLATE switch. Set to ISOLATE DC POWER SUPPLY Switch set SW2 Isolation Switch to PULSE set to “Isolate”...
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Electrical Connections, DC Power continued mA + ANALOG External loop supply for PULSE CONTROL CONTROL Isolated Feedback Loop mA - LOOP B(+) RS-485 EXTERNAL LOOP SUPPLY A(-) FEEDBACK DC POWER RS-485 GND MILLIAMMETER DC POWER SUPPLY Figure 6 Power and Feedback Connections mA + ANALOG PULSE...
Electrical Connections, AC Power mA + ANALOG PULSE CONTROL mA - CONTROL LOOP EXTERNAL LOOP SUPPLY B(+) RS-485 A(-) FEEDBACK AC POWER RS-485 GND AC POWER SOURCE Switch set SW2 Isolation Switch to PULSE set to “Isolate” Figure 8 Electrically isolated pulse input control using an external loop supply mA + 4-20 mA CONTROLLER ANALOG...
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Electrical Connections, AC Power continued ALARM SW Alarm Indicator Power Supply ALARM SW Figure 11 Alarm Switch Connections...
User Interface Setup switch Eight position rotary SETUP switch, for setting control type and configuring travel limits, Alarm points and Feedback calibration. Configuration DIP switches SW1 select 4-20 mA for analog control input or Modbus communication control. SW2, Isolate: The Pulse control inputs are isolated from the DC power supply providing power to the unit and must be powered from a separate external power source.
Commissioning 2. Setting Analog Control Current WARNING Connect a 4-20 mA signal source to the Analog NOTE: multiple power sources possible. Do not remove Control input terminals. (See Figure 5.) cover in the field without first removing all power from the unit.
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Commissioning continued 3. Setting Alarm Switches 5. Manual adjustment of thrust rod position (See Figure 8 for Alarm schematic) WARNING Position the SETUP SWITCH to the ALARM SWITCH Manual adjustment must only be done when power is LO setting. removed from the unit. Using the UP (EXTEND) and DN (RETRACT) buttons, NOTE: multiple power sources possible.
Specifications Electrical Supply (DC) Customer interface Power Supply Voltage 11-30 VDC Electrical Connections Screw terminal block under cover, 14-30 AWG Power Consumption 22 W max, < 1.5 W standby Actuator Speed Multi-turn pot, 1.2 – 60 mm/min* Electrical Supply (AC) Limit Adjustments Push button switch to accept current Power Supply Voltage 95-250 VAC, 47-63 Hz thrust rod position for (2) End of...
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