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Tritex II ® 90 mm and 115 mm Actuator INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL Curtiss-Wright 18400 West 77 Street Chanhassen, MN 55317 Phone: 855-620-6200 (US & Canada) Phone: 952-500-6200 Fax: 952-368-4877 Website: www.cw-actuation.com...
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Information in this document is subject to change without notice. This document does not contain any export controlled technical data. Curtiss-Wright | Tritex II AC 90, 115 Rev. X PN39892...
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WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Please see our warranty on our website here: Division Policies | About | Actuation Division | Curtiss-Wright Actuation Group (cw- actuation.com) for details. Curtiss-Wright | Tritex II AC 90, 115 Rev. X PN39892 7/12/22...
Wire Size, Branch Circuit Protection and Overcurrent Protection ....50 Power Terminal Wiring ..................51 Power Terminal Connections ................52 Power Connector Wiring .................. 53 Brake / Shunt Resistor Considerations ............... 54 Control Logic Power Supply ..................56 Curtiss-Wright | Tritex II AC 90, 115 Rev. X PN39892 7/12/22...
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Maintenance Procedures for Complete Re-Greasing ..........81 Disassembly ..................... 81 Lubrication Maintenance .................. 82 Grease Renewal ....................82 Reassembly ..................... 83 ACCESSORIES ....................... 85 Cables ......................... 85 RETURNING A PRODUCT FOR REPAIR ..............88 Curtiss-Wright | Tritex II AC 90, 115 Rev. X PN39892 7/12/22...
Close attention is required to the electrical installation and the system design to avoid hazards either in normal operation or in the event of equipment malfunction. System design, installation, commissioning Curtiss-Wright | Tritex II AC 90, 115 Rev. X PN39892...
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The actuator contains capacitors that remain charged to a 3-Minutes potentially lethal voltage for up to 3 minutes after the supply has been removed. Do not touch power wiring or terminals until this discharge time has expired. Curtiss-Wright | Tritex II AC 90, 115 Rev. X PN39892 7/12/22...
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Exposed surfaces of the actuator may exceed 70 degrees C under normal operation and can take a long time to cool, resulting in a risk of burns when touched. Curtiss-Wright | Tritex II AC 90, 115 Rev. X PN39892 7/12/22...
“Integral solid state short circuit protection does not provide branch circuit protection. Branch circuit protection must be provided in accordance with the National Electrical Code and any additional local codes”. Curtiss-Wright | Tritex II AC 90, 115 Rev. X PN39892 7/12/22...
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It will allow up to 200 % of rated output to be delivered for the amount of time determined by the following chart: Curtiss-Wright | Tritex II AC 90, 115 Rev. X PN39892 7/12/22...
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Torque / Force Output vs. Time % Rated Output Curtiss-Wright | Tritex II AC 90, 115 Rev. X PN39892 7/12/22...
• 5,000 rms symmetrical amperes, 240 volts maximum, when protected with by a Class RK1 or Class CC fuse or Inverse Time Circuit Breaker, rated at 15 A rms. Curtiss-Wright | Tritex II AC 90, 115 Rev. X PN39892 7/12/22...
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IP65 option, Models T2X, R2M, and R2G are IP65 rated. To maintain IP rating the RS485 cable or cap must be installed. • All other cable connections must be connected or sealed. Curtiss-Wright | Tritex II AC 90, 115 Rev. X PN39892 7/12/22...
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Distributor shall corrective action necessary when they consider or have reason to believe that the product is not in conformity with its directive(s). Curtiss-Wright | Tritex II AC 90, 115 Rev. X PN39892...
Branch circuit protection must be provided. Reference the • manual’s electrical installation section for fuse and circuit breaker options. Note: branch circuit protection must be located outside of the hazardous location environment. Curtiss-Wright | Tritex II AC 90, 115 Rev. X PN39892 7/12/22...
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The full load ratings are at 25°C ambient temperature. See de- • rating chart on page 13 for higher ambient temperatures. These conditions of acceptability only apply to units with a CSA • mark on the product label. Curtiss-Wright | Tritex II AC 90, 115 Rev. X PN39892 7/12/22...
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90mm and 115mm frame sizes with 240VAC input power. All of the required power components and motion processor are contained in the actuator housing. Tritex II Basic Block Diagram Curtiss-Wright | Tritex II AC 90, 115 Rev. X PN39892 7/12/22...
-20° to 65° C See de-rating chart for temperatures above 25° C. For operation below -20°C contact Exlar Applications Engineering. Actuator Selections (This manual applies to 90mm and 115mm frame sizes only) Curtiss-Wright | Tritex II AC 90, 115 Rev. X PN39892 7/12/22...
** Continuous input current rating is defined by UL and CSA. *** T2X peak force for 0.1 inch lead is 2700 lbf (12010 N). T2M peak force for 0.1 inch lead limited to 1620 lbf (7206 N). Curtiss-Wright | Tritex II AC 90, 115 Rev. X...
Continuous input current rating is defined by UL and CSA. *** T2X peak force for 0.1 inch lead is 5400 lbf (24020 N). T2M peak force for 0.1 inch lead limited to 3966 lbf (17,642 N). Curtiss-Wright | Tritex II AC 90, 115 Rev. X...
Extended Temperature De-ratings Use this chart to determine continuous (rms) rated torque values at elevated temperatures. Peak torque ratings are not affected. Curtiss-Wright | Tritex II AC 90, 115 Rev. X PN39892 7/12/22...
IE = Incremental Encoder, 8192 count resolution of a preloaded screw will be 25% of the calculated AF = Absolute Feedback travel life of the same size and lead of a non- preloaded screw. Curtiss-Wright | Tritex II AC 90, 115 Rev. X PN39892 7/12/22...
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1/2” NPT I = Intercontec style - Exlar Standard, M16/M23 Style Connector J = Embedded leads with “I” plug 3’ standard E = Coating Options G = Exlar Standard Curtiss-Wright | Tritex II AC 90, 115 Rev. X PN39892 7/12/22...
(PF option), do not remove the nut or screw. Contact Exlar and arrange to have maintenance and/or re-lubrication performed on the actuator by an authorized Exlar repair facility. Curtiss-Wright | Tritex II AC 90, 115 Rev. X PN39892 7/12/22...
The drawings show the rod and bushing on only one side of the actuator. For long stroke actuators, the rod and bushing are require on both sides of the actuator. Curtiss-Wright | Tritex II AC 90, 115 Rev. X PN39892...
O-ring/gasket. Caution, over tightening can strip the threads in the enclosure. If any screws are missing replace them with Exlar PN 64746 (M3x0.5 x 8mm stainless) Curtiss-Wright | Tritex II AC 90, 115 Rev. X PN39892 7/12/22...
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An impact driver should never be used to operate the manual • side drive. Determine end of stroke of actuator or system and do not apply • force past it. Refer to Table 1 for maximum torque specifications. • Curtiss-Wright | Tritex II AC 90, 115 Rev. X PN39892 7/12/22...
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Table 1 - Maximum operating conditions Maximum Torque Model in-lbs / (Nm) T2M/X 090 30 / (3.4) T2M/X 115 40 / (5.6) Push in to engage Release to disengage Push in to engage Curtiss-Wright | Tritex II AC 90, 115 Rev. X PN39892 7/12/22...
All of the required power components, motion processor, and I/O and communications ports are contained in the actuator or motor housing. The following diagram shows the electrical connections schematically: Curtiss-Wright | Tritex II AC 90, 115 Rev. X PN39892 7/12/22...
Cable glands for customer wiring, M23 connectors, embedded cable, embedded cables with M23 connectors, and ½ in NPT ports, as well as custom versions. Power & I/O Cable Entry RS 485 Connector T2M090 Curtiss-Wright | Tritex II AC 90, 115 Rev. X PN39892 7/12/22...
PE connection. RF emissions may be best limited by using the rear grounding screw as a second PE connection. Grounding Schematic Curtiss-Wright | Tritex II AC 90, 115 Rev. X PN39892 7/12/22...
½ inch NPT fittings. Teflon tape or the equivalent must be used to seal the NPT thread connections to maintain UL Type 4 enclosure ratings. Due to the enclosure rating requirement, Curtiss-Wright | Tritex II AC 90, 115 Rev. X PN39892...
AC Supplies NOT Requiring Transformers If the distribution transformer is configured as shown in the figures below, the AC power supply can be connected directly to the actuator terminals without an isolation transformer. Curtiss-Wright | Tritex II AC 90, 115 Rev. X PN39892 7/12/22...
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Grounded WYE Power Connection, 120/208Y 3Ф Grounded WYE Power Connection, 220/380Y 3Ф Curtiss-Wright | Tritex II AC 90, 115 Rev. X PN39892 7/12/22...
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Three Phase Grounded Delta Power Connection, 240 VAC Three Phase Delta with Mid-phase GND Power Connection, 240 VAC Curtiss-Wright | Tritex II AC 90, 115 Rev. X PN39892 7/12/22...
Do not use buck-boost type transformers. Power Distribution Panel Grounded WYE Power Distribution with > 140 VAC Line to Neutral Ungrounded WYE Power Distribution Curtiss-Wright | Tritex II AC 90, 115 Rev. X PN39892 7/12/22...
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Ungrounded Delta Power Distribution Single Phase Isolation Transformer Connections Curtiss-Wright | Tritex II AC 90, 115 Rev. X PN39892 7/12/22...
Time Delay (15A, 600Vac) Class RK1 KTN-R-15 A2K15R Fast Acting (15A, 250Vac) Class RK1 LPN-RK-15SP A2D15R Time Delay (15A, 250Vac) Inverse Time 60146 Circuit Breaker (15A, 240Vac, 2 Poles) Curtiss-Wright | Tritex II AC 90, 115 Rev. X PN39892 7/12/22...
A force of 8 lbs at a 45⁰ angle is sufficient to fully open the wire clamp, applying a force in excess of 12lbs can damage the terminal. 45⁰ Opening spring terminals on Power Connector Curtiss-Wright | Tritex II AC 90, 115 Rev. X PN39892 7/12/22...
Pins #4 and #5 of the M23 Power connector. Conductors attached to these pins must be terminated at the user end of the cable to avoid shorting even when a braking resistor is not used. Curtiss-Wright | Tritex II AC 90, 115 Rev. X PN39892...
40 Ohms. Recommended range is 40 to 50 Ohms. A higher ohms value has no advantage and may not be able to keep up with peak regenerative power, resulting in a high bus fault. Curtiss-Wright | Tritex II AC 90, 115 Rev. X PN39892...
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A resistor rated 100 W with an overload rating of 2 times continuous for 5 seconds which is 1000 Joules would be able to handle repetitive 500 Joule events, so would be adequate for the application. Braking Resistor Connections Curtiss-Wright | Tritex II AC 90, 115 Rev. X PN39892 7/12/22...
Fuse Wire 24V dc +/- 10%. 2 Amp, if power supply is 18 AWG not limited at 3A or less (0.8 mm^2) 300V, 105⁰C Control Logic Power Supply Connections Curtiss-Wright | Tritex II AC 90, 115 Rev. X PN39892 7/12/22...
If the unit has the holding brake option installed, a jumper wire is installed on the Terminal Board from J2 pin 11 to J2 pin 12 to power the brake from the I/O power supply. Curtiss-Wright | Tritex II AC 90, 115 Rev. X PN39892...
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ANALOG Out Shield Orange Drain OUTPUT 4 White White/Brown OUTPUT 3 White/Orange OUTPUT 2 Grey White/Blue OUTPUT 1 Yellow Light Red Note: See cable section for T2IOC cable details Curtiss-Wright | Tritex II AC 90, 115 Rev. X PN39892 7/12/22...
For applications to meet the CE Low Voltage Directive an approved 24V supply must be used and the negative side must be grounded to PE. Curtiss-Wright | Tritex II AC 90, 115 Rev. X PN39892...
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10 V (min) 2.6 mA 24 v (nominal) 6.6 mA 30 V (maximum) 8.3 mA Nominal Impedance (24V) 3.6kΩ Off state current (max) 1.0 mA Update rate 2 msec (typical) Curtiss-Wright | Tritex II AC 90, 115 Rev. X PN39892 7/12/22...
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I/O Supply 24 V Connection PLC Input Output (1-4) External wiring of outputs for connection to PLC Field I/O + Output 1-4 10kΩ Field I/O Comm Output Circuit (internal) Curtiss-Wright | Tritex II AC 90, 115 Rev. X PN39892 7/12/22...
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Brake, I/O and Control Logic power may all use a single power supply. If the actuator has a Manual Drive option, it is acceptable and may be necessary to move the actuator manually without releasing the brake. Curtiss-Wright | Tritex II AC 90, 115 Rev. X PN39892...
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The input can be configured to operate using a 0-10 Vdc signal, or using a +/- 10 Vdc signal. (See Software Manual for configuration and scaling of the analog input) Curtiss-Wright | Tritex II AC 90, 115 Rev. X PN39892...
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Internal Analog Input Circuit Analog Input Specifications Description Specification Voltage Input Range 0V- 10V or +/- 10.0V (selected in software) Input resolution 12 bits over selected range Update interval 0.5 msec Curtiss-Wright | Tritex II AC 90, 115 Rev. X PN39892 7/12/22...
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Analog Voltage Output Specifications Description Specification Voltage Output Range 0 – 10 V dc Load Range 20 mA max (short circuit protected) Output resolution 12 bits Update rate 1.0 msec Curtiss-Wright | Tritex II AC 90, 115 Rev. X PN39892 7/12/22...
Connection to High Side Controller Connection to Low Side Controller Curtiss-Wright | Tritex II AC 90, 115 Rev. X PN39892 7/12/22...
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@ 20 mA 12 V 200 Ohms 200 Ohms 15 V 350 Ohms 200 Ohms 24 V 800 Ohms 200 Ohms 30 V 1100 Ohms 200 Ohms 4-20 mA Output Connection Curtiss-Wright | Tritex II AC 90, 115 Rev. X PN39892 7/12/22...
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The ABZ Option is not available in combination with 4-20mA (IA4) or CAN Open or Absolute Feedback (AF). Signal Vss (0 V) Curtiss-Wright | Tritex II AC 90, 115 Rev. X PN39892 7/12/22...
(see Modbus Parameter Reference). The Default baud rate is 19.2k. The default Modbus address is 1. 8mm communications connector 8mm communications connector Front view Curtiss-Wright | Tritex II AC 90, 115 Rev. X PN39892 7/12/22...
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Pin 1 Wire color for Function number TTCOM Terminal # 485+ Brown 485- Blue 485 COM Black Shield Drain Curtiss-Wright | Tritex II AC 90, 115 Rev. X PN39892 7/12/22...
(stub) to each actuator as short as possible. When using the 8 mm connector use a T connector, such as the Exlar PN TT458SP. A termination resistor is not usually required. • Curtiss-Wright | Tritex II AC 90, 115 Rev. X PN39892 7/12/22...
485 output. Failure to connect could cause damage to the drive, the converter or the PC port. Typical RS 485 Connection to External Converter Connection to B&B USOTL4 Using TTCOM Cable Curtiss-Wright | Tritex II AC 90, 115 Rev. X PN39892 7/12/22...
*NOTE: Follow wiring of SIO board for IO and RS485 communications. CONN 1 Function Terminal # CAN H CAN L CAN H CAN L 120Ω CONN 1 PIN 1 CON Option Curtiss-Wright | Tritex II AC 90, 115 Rev. X PN39892 7/12/22...
Tritex Ethernet parameters. Cord sets Signal Name Transmit + (TX+) Pair Transmit – (TX-) Receive + (RX+) Pair Receive - (RX-) M12 D Coded Straight Through Cord Set Curtiss-Wright | Tritex II AC 90, 115 Rev. X PN39892 7/12/22...
When the battery voltage gets below 2 Volts a battery fault will be generated. This fault is typically set to a warning status on the Fault Enable tab of the System Set page. The warning status can then be Curtiss-Wright | Tritex II AC 90, 115 Rev. X PN39892...
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Speed limitations: When power is off and the counter is under battery backup, the maximum rpm the counter can track is 2100 rpm. Curtiss-Wright | Tritex II AC 90, 115 Rev. X PN39892 7/12/22...
Excess grease requires more torque from the motor when returned to operation, and does not improve the lubrication of the unit. Curtiss-Wright | Tritex II AC 90, 115 Rev. X PN39892 7/12/22...
It may be necessary to keep the roller screw cylinder from turning to remove the screw. Curtiss-Wright | Tritex II AC 90, 115 Rev. X PN39892 7/12/22...
Excess grease requires more torque from the motor when returned to operation, and does not improve the lubrication of the unit. Curtiss-Wright | Tritex II AC 90, 115 Rev. X PN39892 7/12/22...
The roller screw is now fully inserted into the cylinder. 2.) Place a small amount of seal lubricant on the inside surface of the seal/bushing assembly. Curtiss-Wright | Tritex II AC 90, 115 Rev. X PN39892 7/12/22...
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Slide the cross member assembly of the anti-rotate mechanism over the end of the rod and onto the wrench flats. Tighten the two screws that clamp the assembly to the actuator rod. Curtiss-Wright | Tritex II AC 90, 115 Rev. X PN39892 7/12/22...
Exlar requires a purchase order at the time of RGA; $750 on • warranty returns (refunded if warranty status is confirmed by the factory), or for the desired service package charge per unit on all non-warranty units. Curtiss-Wright | Tritex II AC 90, 115 Rev. X PN39892 7/12/22...
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