English TABLE OF CONTENTS DEFINITIONS ---------------------------------------------------------- 5 SAFETY ---------------------------------------------------------- 6 PACKAGING, STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE ----------------- 6 Packaging Storage Maintenance ACTUATOR INSTALLATION ------------------------------------ 8 Mounting the actuator on the valve Opening the control compartment Electrical wiring Closing the control compartment Wiring the external ground terminal ACTUATOR CONTROLS ----------------------------------------15 Control panel Control modes...
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English Setting the Analog Input/Output function (OPTION) Setting the Relays configuration Setting the forced local mode with BC App OPERATION ----------------------------------------------------63 Emergency Manual Command Local control operation APPENDIX ------------------------------------------------------------64 Starting with BC App II. Alarms and Settings menu tree (options not detailed) III.
English DEFINITIONS Tip or info. Warning requiring a check and/or a compulsory action. Warning requiring a check and/or a compulsory action on the device because of risks of damages for the device or danger for the staff working on the device.
English 1 SAFETY This device complies with current applicable safety standards. The installation, maintenance, and use of this unit require a skilled and trained personnel. Please carefully read this whole document before mounting and powering the actuator. 2 PACKAGING, STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE 2.1 Packaging The AT actuator packaging is comprised of a corrugated, double wall cardboard box strapped on a pallet.
English What to check before mounting on the valve, after storage 1. Visually check the electrical equipment for traces of corrosion, humidity, etc. 2. Check that there are no oil leaks. 3. Manually operate buttons, selectors, etc., to ensure proper mechanical functionality.
English 3 ACTUATOR INSTALLATION 3.1 Mounting the actuator on the valve The actuator should be secured directly to the valve using proper bolts or via a proper interface. After assembly, the actuator can operate in any position. However: • Do not lift or handle the actuator by its handwheel to avoid shaft ...
English 3.3 Electrical wiring Do not supply the wires with electrical power before the wiring is finished and the control compartment is closed. Make sure to cut off the actuator’s power supply when opening the control compartment. 3.3.1 Components (with cover open) 1 –...
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English 3.3.2 Installing the cable glands AT actuators are fitted with 2×M16 and 3×M20 cable entries. How to install the cable glands For each cable entry used 1. Remove the plug from the cable entry with a 19 mm (M16 entry) or 23 mm (M20 entry)
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English Internal ground terminal The ground terminal is a tapered hole in the plate, located under the terminal board at its left. How to wire the actuator The wiring must be done according to the wiring diagram of the actuator. 1.
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English 3.3.4 Power supply board The power supply board supplies the actuator with electrical power. The power characteristics are factory set according to the order. Fuse There is a fuse at the upper left angle of the board (see picture above).
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English 3.3.6 Positioner board (OPTION) The positioner board is assembled on the main board. It is possible to pick between mA and V using the small switch at the base of the board. 3.3.7 Heating resistance Each actuator includes a heating resistance. As soon as the actuator is installed in the field, it is required to supply the resistance to prevent condensation.
English 3.4 Closing the control compartment Make sure to re-plug the cover wire on the mainboard, otherwise the control panel (see §4.1) will not work. How to close the electrical compartment 1. Plug the cover wire on the mainboard. 1.
English 4 ACTUATOR CONTROLS 4.1 Control panel Display LED 2 (red) LED 1 (green) Open / close & Stop & navigation knob validation knob Control mode selection knob The AT LOGIC control panel consists of a screen, 2 control knobs, 1 control selection knob and 2 configurable LEDs.
English 4.2 Control modes AT LOGIC can be locally or remotely controlled. The control mode is set using the Control selection knob on the control panel. It can be locked using a padlock located at the bottom of the control panel. Modes are: •...
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English 4.3.2 Menu The Menu screen has 2 main sections: Diagnostic and Alarms Settings The Menu screen has 2 main sections: • Diagnostic and Alarms • Settings is used to check or change the actuator’s settings: valve tag, password, torque limits, Bluetooth ®...
English 4.4 Local control with the Smartphone application Using the Bluetooth® connection of the actuator, it can be operated with the Bernard Controls smartphone application (BC App). • ® Bluetooth is active on the actuator at delivery. • Using the Local controls with BC App requires to have Bluetooth®...
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English 4.4.2 Main menu You can access the main menu anytime by tapping on The Main Menu has 3 main sections: • Actuator - Operate: actuator operation - Diagnostic & status: status and alarms used - Settings: actuator settings - Quit Actuator •...
English 4.5 Remote controls The AT LOGIC remote control system can be operated using an external or internal voltage supply. The input circuits are fully opto-isolated. The pulse command system requires 4 connecting wires on the client terminal strip: Common, STOP, OPEN, CLOSE.
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English 4.5.2 Remote commands The open and close commands are self-holding (pulse commands) as a standard configuration. To remove self-holding, remove wire to terminal 7. Dry contact control Voltage control S - Stop S - Stop C - Close C - Close O - Open O - Open...
English 4.6 Analog Input/Output (OPTION) 4.6.1 Analog signal types Some actuator configurations can perform control functions in response to a control signal. Input impedance Possible signals (ohms) 4-20 mA 0-20 mA 4-12 mA 12-20 mA 0-10V 10000 4.6.2 Positioner configuration To use this function, Positioner mode must be activated: •...
English 5 COMMISSIONING This section describes the commissioning steps using the Control panel, except otherwise mentioned. The commissioning can be done through the App in the menu Settings > Commissioning of Actuator on valve. In order to modify the actuator settings, the control mode must be set to Local mode.
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English To access the actuator menu, enter the access code. If you are the end-user: At the first on-site start, we strongly advise you to modify the default Bluetooth ® access codes. To proceed to these changes, please follow the 2 following procedures. Initial access codes are 0000 to check settings or 9000 to modify them.
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English How to reset the access codes If the actuator powered ON for more than 10 minutes, switch it OFF and switch it back ON. When on the operation display, hold both the left knob and the right knob during 10s. The following screen appears.
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English 3. Set each digit value with on the right knob and validate with OK on the left knob. 4. When all digits are set, select Save and validate with OK on the left knob. 5. Return to the main menu or quit the settings with several ESC.
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English 3. Select the Password you want to change. 4. Enter your new password and confirm it. 5. Tap on OK to validate.
English 5.1 Setting the display language How to change the display language 1. Enter the menu, then navigate to Settings > Language. The following screen appears. 2. Select the language with on the right knob then confirm with OK on the left knob. ...
English 5.2 Valve tags The actuator valve TAG name and its location or process can be set in Settings > Valve Tags. 5.2.1 How to change the valve TAG 1. Enter the menu, then go to Settings > Valve Tags. The following screen appears.
English 5.3 Actuator Commissioning setting 5.3.1 Setting closing direction Default setting for closing direction is clockwise. Depending on the application, the closing direction may change. How to change closing direction 1. Enter the menu and navigate to Settings > Actuator commissioning >...
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English 5.3.2 Setting the closing and opening type of end of travel This section shows the option for the actuator’s end of travel setting in both direction (Open and Close): Position or Torque can be selected. How to set the closing and opening type 1.
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English How to set torque limits 1. Enter the menu, then navigate to Settings > Actuator Commissioning. 2. Select Set torque limits and validate with OK on the left knob. 3. Select closing or opening direction and validate with OK on the left knob.
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English 5. To set the Break limits • Set the 1 digit on 0 or 1 with on the right knob then validate with OK • Set the 2 & 3 digits with on the right knob ...
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English 6. To set the Run limit, the End limit, and the Tight zone: Set each digit value with on the right knob then validate with OK on the left knob. Validate Continue with OK on the left knob. 7.
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English 5.3.4 Setting the overtorque limiter The overtorque limiter allows to stop the actuator in anticipation of the set torque limit. If the actuator is stopped at the torque limit, the effect of the inertia could lead to an actual torque on the valve seat higher than the limit set.
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English 5.3.5 Setting the open and closed positions The AT LOGIC features a position sensor. To set end positions, the OPEN and CLOSED positions need to be set one after another, depending on the first one set. How to set CLOSED and OPEN position 1.
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English 5. Open the valve using the opening knob . An indication of stroke angle appears. The position can be set with OK on the left knob at any moment. However, if the stroke you set is too small, the following error screen appears.
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English 5.3.6 Setting the speed control (Timer) Speed control allows to reduce the actuator’s operation speed, for instance to protect a pipe from water hammering. You can set travel sections with reduced opening or closing speed. OPEN ...
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English 2. Select either opening or closing direction and confirm with OK on the left knob. The following screen is displayed. 3. Select Beginning of Slow-Motion Zone. The following screen appears. 4. Set the position in % between Closing (0%) and Opening (100%) and confirm with Continue.
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English 6. Set the position in % between Closing (0%) and Opening (100%) and confirm with Continue. 7. Select Slow motion duration. 8. The following screen appears. 9. Set the duration then confirm with Continue. The total operating time will be calculated and is shown in the Total Opening Time screen (for total opening or closing ...
English 5.4 Setting the buttons and display The buttons and display settings can be selected in Settings > Buttons and display. 5.4.1 How to change the language In addition to the Settings > Language screen, the language display can be selected in this menu. 1.
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English 2. Select Language and validate with OK on the left knob. The following screen appears. 3. Choose the desired language with on the right knob and confirm with OK on the left knob. 4. Go to SAVE with on the right knob then validate with ...
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English 5.4.2 How to change the units between metric and imperial The unit of measure can be changed between metric or imperial. 1. Enter the menu, then navigate to Settings > Buttons and Display. The following screen appears. 2. Select Units and validate with OK on the left knob. The following screen appears.
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English 5.4.3 How to change the orientation of your display The display orientation can be modified according to the physical orientation of your actuator. 1. Enter the menu, then go to Settings > Buttons and Display. The following screen appears. 2.
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English 4. Validate with OK on the left knob, then Save and confirm. The following screen appears. 5. Select YES then validate with OK on the left knob. The display rotates accordingly. 5.4.4 How to choose green or red LED color for open position The LED color configuration can be adjusted depending on the local standards.
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English 2. Go down in the menu to LED color and validate with OK on the left knob. The following screen appears. 3. Select the corresponding setting and validate with OK on the left knob. 4. Go to Save and validate it. The following screen appears.
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English 5.4.5 How to activate yellow LEDs for intermediate position 1. Enter the menu, then go to Settings > Buttons and Display. The following screen appears. 2. Go down in the menu to LED in intermediate position and validate with OK on the left knob. The following screen appears.
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English 5.4.6 How to set the button mode The button mode can be configured in Setting > Button mode. The following modes are available: • Pulse mode: turn and release the knob to send a command. • Maintained mode: turn and hold the knob to send a command.
English 3. Select the desirable format with on the right knob and confirm with OK on the left knob. 4. Go to SAVE with on the right knob and validate with OK on the left knob. 5.5 Setting Remote commands 5.5.1 Setting Auxiliary Remote commands...
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English 5.5.2 Setting Remote Stop command Only in hardwired control mode (i.e. not in bus mode), remote stop allows to stop the actuator both in normally open and normally closed configurations. Remote stops are performed by opening a contact (whereas the open or close command is made by closing a contact).
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English 5.5.3 Setting Priority for remote commands Priority allows to reverse the direction of travel when an operation is in progress without having to stop the actuator. How to set priority for remote command Navigate in the menu to Settings > Remote commands. The following screen appears.
English 5.6 Setting the Analog Input/Output function (OPTION) If you have an optional analog input/output board or double analog input/output board, go to Settings > Analog input/output to activate and configure the different necessary functions. 5.6.1 Analog Input/Output - Activating the positioner If present, the actuator can operate in positioner mode using a proportional command such as a 4-20 mA analog signal.
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English 5.6.2 Setting the Analog Input/Output signal How to set the Input Signal 1. From the Analog Input/Output menu, enter Input Signal Type. The following screen appears. 2. For the Signal Type and Signal Direction settings: • Select the setting to adjust and validate with OK on the left knob.
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English 3. Navigate to Save and validate with OK on the left knob. The confirmation screen appears. 4. Select YES then validate with OK on the left knob. The Analog Input/Output menu is then displayed. 5.6.3 Setting the Analog Input/Output positioner feedback signal How to set Positioner Feedback signal 1.
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English 3. Navigate to Save and validate with OK on the left knob. The confirmation screen appears. 4. Select YES and validate with OK on the left knob. The Analog Input/Output menu is then displayed. The 0-10V signal can be obtained using a 0-20mA combined with a 500-ohm ...
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English When the last digit is validated, Save is highlighted. 3. Validate with OK on the left knob. The confirmation screen appears. 4. Select YES then validate with OK on the left knob. The Analog Input/Output menu is then displayed. 5.6.5 Analog Input/Output Fail-Safe position When a 4-20 mA input signal is used, it is possible to set up a fail-...
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English 5.6.6 Analog Input/Output Improved positioning accuracy It is possible to improve the actuator’s positioning accuracy over time with its self-learning algorithm. How to set the improved positioning accuracy by self-learning algorithm 1. From the Analog Input/Output menu, enter Improved positioning accuracy by self-learning algorithm.
English 5.7 Setting the Relays configuration There are three signaling relays. Relays 1 and 2 are non-customizable, and Relay 3 is customizable. How to set the signaling relays configuration The following procedure runs through the procedure for the 3 standard relays installed. Apply the same procedure for optional relays.
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English For Signaling relay 3, select an option in the below list. • • Valve open Remote mode • • Valve closed Stopped in intermediate position • Torque limiter – • Opening direction Motor Thermal Overload • • Torque limiter – Closing Jammed Valve direction •...
English 5.8 Setting the forced local mode with BC App The feature allows you to use BC App to switch from Remote to Local mode without physically switching the position of the selector from Remote to Local. 2 conditions are necessary to use Forced local mode: a) Allowing the switch to Local mode with the actuator button OR Bluetooth b) Switch to Local mode within BC App...
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English 6. Go to Save and validate it. The following screen appears. 7. Select YES and validate with OK on the left knob. 5.8.2 Switching to Local control within BC App You can only proceed to this operation if the Control selector is on Remote on the actuator and the actuator’s Switch Local/Remote Mode is set to Switch to local mode allowed.
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English 2. Tap on Edit. The App asks for confirmation. 3. Tap on Switch to Local Mode. Remote mode becomes Local mode. The actuator can now be operated as if it was set on Local mode. To get back to Remote mode, simply tap again on the Edit button.
English 6 OPERATION 6.1 Emergency Manual Command The BT actuators feature a handwheel for emergency operation. To avoid potential protruding parts during electrical operation that could lead to injury, the BT handwheel feature a foldable handle: it can be folded during electrical operation and unfolded it manual operation is necessary.
Installing the application An Internet connection is required on your smartphone. 1. Go to your app store and search for “Bernard Controls”. 2. Once found, download and install BC App. Once installed, start the App. Log in or follow the free account creation screen sequence if it is your first start.
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English Connecting to the actuator Once the account is confirmed, your smartphone is ready to connect to the actuators. Connection to the actuators is achieved with Bluetooth ® 1. Start the App and log into your account. 2. Once logged in, the App will start to scan for nearby actuators.
English II. Alarms and Settings menu tree (options not detailed) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 System Alarm & Warning Settings Language Valve tags • Valve tag • Location or process Actuator • Set closing direction commissioning • Closing & Opening Type •...
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English Analog • Position Activation input/output • Input Signal Type • Positioner feedback signal • Deadband • Position on loss of setpoint • Improved positioning accuracy by self- learning algorithm Profibus Refer to appropriate guide Modbus Refer to appropriate guide Buttons and display •...
English III. Diagnostic and Alarms list System alarms (Fault Relay) Alarm Description The motor is immobilized in the Locked motor in open direction opening direction The motor is immobilized in the Locked motor in close direction closing direction The torque sensor is not working Torque sensor fault properly The position sensor is not working...
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English Warnings Warning Description The position overshot by >5% after Overtravel the motor cut off There is a fault in the stored Activity memory fault activity data The start-up rate exceeds the Excessive number of starts average for this actuator class The auxiliary power is not Auxiliary power supply fault for working.
English Factory data menu tree Level 1 Level 2 • Actuator Type Type • Control type • Serial number • Manufacturing date Mechanical features • Max Torque • Output Speed (rpm) • Operating time • Protection Type • Protection • Ex Certificate •...
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