Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Table of Contents 1 Introduction 1.1 Premise 1.2 Important Notes & Warning Statements 1.3 Procedure Emphasis 1.4 Reference Documents 2 Accutronix MX Actuator Subassembly 2.1 MX Actuator Subassembly Components 2.2 Product Information 2.2.1 Product Description 2.2.2 Storage 2.2.3 Unit Weights 2.3 Product Identification...
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Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Table of Contents 4.6.1 Removing Top-Mounted Handwheel 4-27 4.6.2 Installing Side-Mounted Handwheel 4-28 4.7 Thrust Base Type A1/A1E 4-30 4.7.1 Removal 4-34 4.7.2 Remounting 4-34 4.8 Torque Base Type B1 4-35 4.8.1 Removal 4-36 4.8.2 Remounting 4-36 4.9 Baseplate Type B4 (MX-05, 10, 20, &...
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Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Table of Contents/Figures 5.7.1 Removal 5-31 5.7.2 Remounting 5-31 5.8 Motor Lead Harness (MX-85 & 140 only) 5-32 5.8.1 Removal 5-33 5.8.2 Remounting 5-34 6 Spare & Replacement Parts 6.1 Guidelines for Recommended Spare Parts 6.1.1 Wear Components 6.1.2 Bearings, O-Rings, &...
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Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Figures/Tables Figure 5.6 – Standard Board Set with I/O Option 5-13 Figure 5.7 – Standard Board Set with DDC & I/O Option 5-13 Figure 5.8 – LCS Board 5-14 Figure 5.9 – Main CPU Board 5-14 Figure 5.10 –...
Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Introduction Introduction 1.1 Premise The MX actuator components are separated into subassembly groupings. This manual covers the Removal and Remounting procedures for each subassembly group. Use these instructions when disassembly is required for servicing, maintenance, or parts replacement. 1.2 Important Notes &...
Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Introduction 1.4 Reference Documents • Accutronix Protection, Control & Monitoring features of MX Electric Actuators (Bulletin 130-00500) • Accutronix MX Control, Performance & Value in Multi-turn Electric Valve Actuators (Bulletin 130-10500) • Accutronix MX Installation Manual (Bulletin 130-11000) The latest revisions to these documents are available on-line from Limitorque’s web site, www.limitorque.com.
Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Accutronix MX Actuator Subassembly 2.2 Product Information 2.2.1 Product Description Your MX actuator controls the opening and closing travel of valves and other actuated devices. OPEN and CLOSED limits are protected by an absolute encoder that provides optical sensing of valve position and measures valve position in both motor and handwheel operation.
Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Accutronix MX Actuator Subassembly 2.3 Product Identification 2.3.1 Initial Inspection & Recording Suggestions Upon receipt of the actuator, several steps should be initially followed to ensure condition of equip- ment and to establish proper record keeping. 1.
Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Accutronix MX Actuator Subassembly • Actuator viewed in upright position (top-mounted handwheel up) Oil level should be approximately 1 inch (25.4 mm) below the outer surface of the housing at the oil fill port. NOTE: Do not overfill with oil because oil will expand during actuator operation.
Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Accutronix MX Actuator Subassembly Table 2.4 – MX-40 Oil Capacities when using Oil Fill/Plug Ports Nominal Oil Capacities liters Top & side-mounted handwheel with handwheel up Top-mounted handwheel with terminal compartment up Side-mounted handwheel with terminal compartment up Table 2.5 –...
Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Accutronix MX Actuator Subassembly 2.6.2 Return Procedure When parts are identified for warranty or other component replacement, a Return Material Authorization (RMA) must be obtained from Limitorque. All returned parts must be accompanied by documentation with the following information to obtain credit for returned goods: •...
Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Remove Actuator from Mounting Adapter Remove Actuator from Mounting Adapter 3.1 Actuator Removal with Type B1/B4/B4E Base (Torque) 3.1.1 Removal (Type B1/B4/B4E Base) STEP 1 WARNING Hazardous Voltage! Turn off all power sources to actuator before removing actuator from mounting plate.
Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Remove Actuator from Mounting Adapter 3.1.2 Remounting (Type B1/B4/B4E Base) STEP 3 Ensure stem nut (#1-22) is secured inside actuator drive sleeve with retaining ring (#1-23). Lower actuator onto the mating component, making sure to align stem nut key and keyway with mating component.
Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Remove Actuator from Mounting Adapter 3.2 Actuator Removal with Type A1/A1E Base (Thrust) NOTE: Two procedure options are available for removing the actuator and thrust base: 1. Remove actuator from thrust base, leaving thrust base mounted to mounting flange or removing thrust base separately.
Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Remove Actuator from Mounting Adapter STEP 3 WARNING Potential for actuated device to change position! The thrust base will maintain position only if non-backdriving thread lead is used. Ensure proper thread lead is used in your application before allowing thrust base to be used for maintaining position when actuator is removed.
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Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Remove Actuator from Mounting Adapter STEP 6 Secure thrust base to mounting adapter with mounting bolts. STEP 7 Actuator remounting Lower the actuator onto the thrust base, making sure thrust nut lugs align and properly engage with drive sleeve slots. STEP 8 Install bolts (#10-10) to secure the actuator to the thrust base assembly (#10).
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Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Remove Actuator from Mounting Adapter 3.2.3 Removal (Type A1/A1E Base)—Actuator & thrust base as a unit STEP 1 WARNING Hazardous Voltage! Turn off all power sources to actuator before removing actuator from mounting plate. Power sources may include main power or control power.
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Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Remove Actuator from Mounting Adapter 3.2.4 Remounting (Type A1/A1E Base)—Actuator & thrust base as a unit STEP 4 Actuator + thrust base remounting Declutch the actuator to manual mode. Lift actuator up to the threaded stem and carefully align threads with thrust base threaded stem nut.
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Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems This page is intentionally blank. Accutronix MX Maintenance & Spare Parts Manual 130-12000 Revision B • November 2002...
Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Mechanical Assemblies Mechanical Assemblies 4.1 Motor (MX-05, 10, 20, 40, 85, & 140) NOTE: Proper motor testing is required when replacing motor. Consult your Limitorque representative or the Limitorque factory to replace with correct motor. Table 4.1 –...
Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Mechanical Assemblies STEP 2 CAUTION The rotor is not connected to the motor housing; when removing the motor, ensure the rotor is carefully removed and not dropped from the motor housing. Withdraw the complete motor (subassembly #4), including the rotor (#4-3), until the wiring harness is accessible.
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Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Mechanical Assemblies STEP 5 Hold the motor assembly (housing/stator/rotor) close to the actuator housing and reconnect the motor power plug to the motor power socket connector. Motor Power Socket Connector Motor Power Plug STEP 6 Coil the spiral-wrapped motor power wiring inside the motor cavity and around the motor bearing housing to ensure that it does not come into contact with the rotor shaft.
Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Mechanical Assemblies Table 4.3 – Declutch Parts List (MX-20 & 40) Part Number Description Qty. Declutch Cover Declutch Shaft Declutch Cam Declutch Spring Cam Spring Declutch Latch Latch Spring Cam Plate Retaining Ring 5-10 Socket Head Cap Screw 5-11 O-Ring...
Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Mechanical Assemblies Table 4.4 – Declutch Parts List (MX-85 & 140) Part Number Description Qty. Declutch Cover Declutch Shaft Declutch Cam Declutch Spring Retaining Ring 5-10 Socket Head Set Screw 5-11 O-Ring 5-12 Socket Head Set Screw 5-13 Spiral Pin 5-15...
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Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Mechanical Assemblies STEP 1 WARNING Potential to operate while dangerous mechanical parts Oil Plug Drains are exposed during subassembly removal. To prevent injury, turn off all power sources to actuator before removing side-mounted and top- mounted handwheel assembly.
Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Mechanical Assemblies 4.2.2 Remounting STEP 4 (MX-20 & 40 only) Remove the following subassemblies before remounting the declutch assembly. (See corresponding referenced sections for removal information.) 1. Handwheel (subassembly #13). (See Section 4.3.1.) 2. Handwheel adapter (subassembly #12). (See Section 4.13.1.) 3.
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Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Mechanical Assemblies Fit the complete declutch assembly into the actuator housing, slightly twisting, if necessary, to remount into actuator. STEP 6 Set screw adjustment. Install drive sleeve, baseplate, clutching and handwheel worm gear components. Assure the clutch lugs are fully engaged to the motor worm gear lugs before the adjustment.
Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Mechanical Assemblies STEP 8 (MX-20 & 40 ONLY) Remount the following subassemblies after remounting the declutch assembly. (See corresponding referenced sections for remounting information.) 1. Handwheel (subassembly #13). (See Section 4.3.2.) 2. Handwheel adapter (subassembly #12). (See Section 4.14.2, 4.4.2, and 4.5.2.) 3.
Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Mechanical Assemblies STEP 2 Lift the handwheel (#1-8) off the handwheel adapter (#1-1). 4.3.2 Remounting STEP 3 Install handwheel (#1-8) onto handwheel adapter assembly (#1-1). STEP 4 Align the handwheel slots with the mounting holes. Fit the four screws (#1-11) in handwheel mounting holes and tighten.
Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Mechanical Assemblies 4.4.1 Removal of Side-Mounted Handwheel for MX-20 & 40 NOTES: The MX-10 & 20 Handwheel is mounted with a roll pin (13-7). If removal of the handwheel from the worm shaft is necessary, remove the handwheel and worm shaft assembly from unit before removing roll pin.
Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Mechanical Assemblies 4.4.2 Removal STEP 1 WARNING Potential to operate while dangerous mechanical parts are Oil Plug Drains exposed during subassembly removal. To prevent injury, turn off all power sources to actuator before removing side-mounted handwheel assembly. Power sources may include: main power or control power.
Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Mechanical Assemblies 4.4.3 Remounting STEP 4 Check that bearing (#13-8) is correctly in place in the 13-8 actuator housing. The MX-10 & 20 is a slip fit (4a). The MX-85 & 140 is a press fit (4b). MX-10 &...
Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Mechanical Assemblies 4.5.a MX-85 & 140 Handwheel with SGA Table 4.9 – Side-Mounted Handwheel Parts List (MX-85 & 140) Part Number Description Qty. 13-1 Handwheel Worm Shaft 13-2 Spur Adapter Plate 13-3 Ball Bearing 13-5 Spiral Pin 13-6...
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Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Mechanical Assemblies 4.5.1 Removal of Handwheel NOTES: The MX-40 Handwheel is mounted with a roll pin (#13-7). If removal of the handwheel from the worm shaft is necessary, remove the handwheel and worm shaft assembly from unit before removing roll pin.
Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Mechanical Assemblies 4.5.2 Removal STEP 1 WARNING Potential to operate while dangerous mechanical parts are Oil Plug Drains exposed during subassembly removal. To prevent injury, turn off all power sources to actuator before removing side-mounted handwheel assembly. Power sources may include: main power or control power.
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Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Mechanical Assemblies STEP 3 Remove handwheel spur gear cap assembly. Note when assembly is removed, the spur gear (#13-12) is loose in spur gear cap. Remove spur gear. 13-12 MX-40 13-12 MX-85/140 STEP 4 Remove the four M6 screws (#13-9) from the worm shaft 13-9 plate (#13-2).
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Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Mechanical Assemblies STEP 5 Removing worm shaft assembly. MX-40 Remove adapter plate and worm assembly together (5a). MX-85/140 Remove adapter plate, then remove worm assembly (5b). NOTE: When removing the side-mounted handwheel, the inner bearing (#13-8) should remain in place in the housing.
Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Mechanical Assemblies 4.5.3 Remounting STEP 7 Check that bearing (#13-8) is correctly in place in the actuator housing. 13-8 MX-40 is slip fit in housing (7a). MX-85 is press fit in housing (7b). STEP 8 If previously removed, install handwheel worm gear assembly (#12).
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Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Mechanical Assemblies STEP 9 Ensure o-ring (MX-40) (#13-6) is in place on worm shaft plate. MX-40, 85, & 140 Insert worm shaft assembly into actuator housing. Rotate assembly in counterclockwise (CCW) direction to properly mate with handwheel worm gear assembly (#12)(9b).
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Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Mechanical Assemblies STEP 11 - MX-40 (11a) Fit gear (#13-12) onto end of worm shaft (#13-1). Ensure gear slot 13-1 is fitted into pin (#13-7). MX-85 & 140 (11b & 11c) Fit gear (#13-12) onto end of worm shaft. Ensure both keys 13-7 (#13-24) are in place in worm shaft.
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Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Mechanical Assemblies STEP 13a - MX-40 Check that quad ring (#13-15), spacer (#13-16) and needle bearing (#13-11) are correctly placed in plate (#13-2) and cap (#13-13). Install handwheel spur cap assembly, secure with screws (#13-20). STEP 13b - MX-85 &...
Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Mechanical Assemblies 4.6 Converting Top-Mounted Handwheel to Side-Mounted Handwheel (MX-10, 20, & 40) 4.6.1 Removing Top-Mounted Handwheel STEP 1 WARNING Potential to operate while dangerous mechanical parts are Oil plug drain exposed during subassembly removal. To prevent injury, turn off all power sources to actuator before removing side-mounted and top-mounted handwheel assembly.
Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Mechanical Assemblies STEP 3 Using a 6 mm hex key, remove the M8 screws (#13-9) from the hand- 13-2 wheel worm shaft cap (#13-2). 13-9 4.6.2 Installing Side-Mounted Handwheel STEP 4 Install bearing (#13-8) from side-mounted handwheel adapter kit into 13-8 the actuator housing.
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Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Mechanical Assemblies STEP 6 (MX-20 & 40 ONLY) Place o-ring (#12-4) around handwheel adapter; pressing the o-ring into the slot between the handwheel worm gear adapter assembly (#12) and the actuator housing (approximately every 15˚ to 30˚ until o-ring seats into slot).
Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Mechanical Assemblies 4.7 Thrust Base Type A1/A1E Table 4.10 – Type A1 Thrust Base Parts List (MX-05) Part Number Description Qty. (MX-05) Qty. (MX-10) 10-1 Thrust Base Housing 10-2 Thrust Pilot 10-3 Thrust Nut (A1 or A1E) 10-4 Bearing 10-5...
Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Mechanical Assemblies Table 4.11 – Type A1 Thrust Base Parts List (MX-10, 20, 40 & 140) Part No. Description Qty. (MX-10) Qty. (MX-20) Qty. (MX-40) Qty. (MX-140) 10-1 Thrust Base Housing 10-2 Thrust Pilot (Threaded on MX-40) 10-3 Thrust Nut (A1 or A1E) 10-6...
Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Mechanical Assemblies Table 4.12 – Type A1 Thrust Base Parts List (MX-85) Part Number Description Qty. 10-1 Thrust Base Housing 10-2 Thrust Base 10-3 Thrust Nut (A1 or A1E) 10-10 Socket Head Cap Screw 10-11 Grease Fitting 10-12...
Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Mechanical Assemblies Figure 4.13 – Type A1 Thrust Base (MX-140) - F25 Flange Pipe plug Housing Thrust bearing Thrust nut Socket Thrust head cap bearing screws Thrust O-ring washer Pipe plug Thrust Quad ring pilot Quad ring Thrust...
Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Mechanical Assemblies 4.7.1 Removal FIRST REMOVE 1. Remove actuator from mounting adapter. STEP 1 WARNING Potential to operate while dangerous mechanical parts are exposed during subassembly removal. To prevent injury, turn off all power sources to actuator before removing thrust base assembly.
Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Mechanical Assemblies 4.8 Torque Base Type B1 Table 4.14 – Type B1 Torque Base Parts List (MX-05, 10, 20, & 40) Part Number Description Qty. Qty. Qty. Qty. MX-05 MX-10 MX-20 MX-40 10-1 Torque Housing 10-2 Torque/Thrust Pilot 10-3...
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Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Mechanical Assemblies 4.8.1 Removal FIRST REMOVE 1. Remove actuator from mounting adapter. STEP 1 WARNING Potential to operate while dangerous mechanical parts are exposed during subassembly removal. To prevent injury, turn off all power sources to actuator before removing torque base assembly. Power sources may include: main power or control power.
Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Mechanical Assemblies 4.9.1 Removal FIRST REMOVE 1. Remove actuator from mounting adapter. 2. Drain oil. 3. Remove thrust base (subassembly #10) - if fitted. 4. Remove stem nut. STEP 1 WARNING Potential to operate while dangerous mechanical parts are exposed during subassembly removal.
Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Mechanical Assemblies STEP 4 NOTE: (MX-20 only) Match outer bosses of baseplate with outer bosses of actuator housing before mounting baseplate assembly. NOTE: (MX-85 & 140) Match mounting holes in baseplate to housing taps. Baseplate and housing has one hole/tap that is not equally spaced.
Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Mechanical Assemblies 4.10.1 Removal FIRST REMOVE 1. Remove actuator from mounting adapter. 2. Drain oil. 3. Remove motor (subassembly #4). (See Section 4.1.1.) STEP 1 WARNING Potential to operate while dangerous mechanical parts are exposed during subassembly removal.
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Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Mechanical Assemblies STEP 4 NOTE: Lightly lubricate o-ring (#3-7) before remounting worm shaft (subassembly #3). Lightly lubricate o-ring (#3-7) on the worm shaft (subassembly #3). Push the complete worm shaft assembly into the actuator housing until the worm contacts the worm gear.
Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Mechanical Assemblies STEP 4 Remount all removed subassemblies according to their remounting instructions in the following order: 1. Base plate (subassembly #11). (See Section 4.9.2.) 2. Worm shaft (subassembly #3). (See Section 4.10.2.) 3. Motor (subassembly #4). (See Section 4.1.2.) 4.
Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Mechanical Assemblies 4.12.1 Removal FIRST REMOVE 1. Remove actuator from mounting adapter. 2. Drain oil. 3. Remove thrust base (subassembly #10) - if fitted. (See Section 4.8.1.) 4. Remove motor (subassembly #4). (See Section 4.1.1.) 5.
Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Mechanical Assemblies STEP 3 (VIEWED FROM TOP-MOUNTED HANDWHEEL SIDE OF ACTUATOR) CAUTION (MX-20 & 40 ONLY) When removing or remounting drive sleeve assembly, take precaution not to bump drive sleeve assembly against encoder drive cartridge (subassembly #14). Tip: Worm gear flat turned parallel with encoder drive cartridge (subassembly #14) to permit drive sleeve assembly removal.
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Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Mechanical Assemblies 4.12.a MX-85 & 140 Optional Drive Sleeve and Baseplate Removal FIRST REMOVE 1. Remove actuator from mounting adapter. 2. Drain oil. 3. Remove thrust base (subassembly #10) - if fitted. (See Section 4.8.1.) 4.
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Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Mechanical Assemblies STEP 4 Using the encoder gear (#2-3), lift drive sleeve assembly out of the baseplate assembly. Turn the drive sleeve assembly over (lugs of drive sleeve up) and set down on table. NOTE: The drive sleeve assembly is not held together and will fall apart if set down on a lug end of drive sleeve.
Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Mechanical Assemblies STEP 6 Remount all removed subassemblies according to their remounting instructions in the following order: 1. Base plate (subassembly #11). (See Section 4.9.2.) 2. Worm shaft (subassembly #3). (See Section 4.10.2.) 3. Handwheel declutch (subassembly #5). (See Section 4.2.2.) 4.
Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Mechanical Assemblies Figure 4.22 – Handwheel (MX-05) 1-9 (MX-05 only) Handwheel Spacer (1) 1-10 Wave Spring (1) 4.13.1 Removal FIRST REMOVE 1. Remove actuator from mounting adapter. 2. Drain oil. 3. Remove top-mounted handwheel (#1-8). (See Section 4.3.1.) 4.
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Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Mechanical Assemblies STEP 2 Unwind wave spring (#1-10) and remove. 1-10 STEP 3 NOTE: The handwheel adapter for the MX-05 is removed and intro- duced from the base of the actuator housing. Push adapter assembly (#12) from the top of the actuator out through the bottom of the actuator housing.
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Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Mechanical Assemblies STEP 5 Once handwheel adapter assembly is installed in actuator housing, wind wave spring (#1-10) into groove on the handwheel adapter. 1-10 STEP 6 Slide handwheel spacer (#1-9) over handwheel adapter assembly, ensuring wave spring (#1-10) is seated in groove of the handwheel spacer.
Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Mechanical Assemblies 4.14.1 Removal FIRST REMOVE 1. Top-mounted handwheel (#1-8) or side-mounted handwheel (subassembly #13). (See Section 4.3.1 or 4.4.1.) NOTE: Before removing handwheel and handwheel adapter assembly, turn handwheel approximately 45˚ to permit declutch lever to fully engage therefore making handwheel assembly easy to remove.
Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Mechanical Assemblies STEP 3 Pull the handwheel adapter assembly (#12) out of the actuator housing. STEP 4 (MX-10 ONLY) Lift out wave spring (#1-10) from actuator housing. 1-10 4.14.2 Remounting STEP 5 (MX-10 ONLY) Insert the wave spring (#1-10) onto the shoulder of the actuator housing.
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Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Mechanical Assemblies STEP 6 NOTE: Lightly lubricate quad rings/o-rings before Quad ring (12-3) remounting subassemblies. located inside handwheel adapter Fit the handwheel adapter assembly (#12) into the top of the actuator housing. Slowly rotate the assembly as it ap- proaches its lower position in the actuator;...
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Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Mechanical Assemblies STEP 8 NOTE: Retainer plate (#1-32) may sit slightly above actuator housing until screws are retightened. WARNING: PRECAUTION NOTE The MX-10 through MX-140 requires precaution to prevent damage to the 1-32 declutch latch. This applies while installing the handwheel adapter/gear assembly (#1-35), retainer plate (#1-32) and screws (#1-33).
Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Mechanical Assemblies 4.15 Clutch & Clutch Ring Components (MX-20, 40, 85 & 140) Table 4.22 – Clutch & Clutch Ring Components Parts List Part Number Description Qty. 1-38 Clutch 1-37 Clutch Ring 1-39 Clutch Spring 1-40 Spring Spacer Figure 4.25 –...
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Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Mechanical Assemblies 4.15.1 Removal FIRST REMOVE 1. Drain oil. 2. Remove top-mounted handwheel (#1-8) or side-mounted handwheel (subassembly #13). (See Section 4.3.1, Section 4.4.1, or Section 4.5.1.) 3. Remove handwheel adapter (subassembly #12). (See Section 4.14.1.) STEP 1 WARNING Potential to operate while dangerous mechanical...
Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Mechanical Assemblies STEP 4 Remove clutch ring (#1-37). MX-85 & 140 (removing clutch ring assembly) 1-37 While pulling up on clutch ring end with socket head cap screw (#15-9), rotate latch 90˚and slide clutch ring over drive sleeve and out of housing.
Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Mechanical Assemblies STEP 5b (MX-85 & 140 only) Table 4.23 – Clutch Ring Assembly Parts List Part Number Description Qty. 15-1 Clutch Ring 15-2 Roller 15-3 Roll Pin 15-4 Spacer 15-5 Latch Spring 15-6 Roll Pin 15-7 Latch...
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Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Mechanical Assemblies STEP 5b, c, d (MX-85 & 140) continued Fit the clutch ring (#1-37) over the drive sleeve. With the roller (#15-2) down and holding the latch (#15-7) 90˚ from free position. See 5c. NOTE: The clutch ring socket head cap screw (#15-9) must fit into hole in housing to keep ring from rotating.
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Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Mechanical Assemblies STEP 6 Slide clutch (#1-38) over drive sleeve assembly. 1-38 STEP 7 Slide spring (#1-39) over drive sleeve assembly. 1-39 STEP 8 Slide spring spacer (#1-40) over drive sleeve assembly. 1-40 STEP 9 Remount removed subassemblies according to their remounting instructions in the following order: 1.
Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Electronic Assemblies Electronic Assemblies 5.1 Accutronix Control Panel (ACP) (MX-05, 10, 20, 40, 85 & 140) Table 5.1 – Accutronix Control Panel Parts List Part Number Description Qty. OPEN/CLOSE Knob LOCAL/STOP/REMOTE Knob Knob Pin Screw Black Knob Cap Roll Pin...
Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Electronic Assemblies 5.1.1 Removal STEP 1 WARNING Hazardous Voltage! Turn off all power sources to actuator before removing ACP assembly. Power sources may include main power or control power. CAUTION Potential to cause electrostatic damage to electronic components.
Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Electronic Assemblies 5.1.2 Remounting STEP 4 WARNING Hazardous Voltage! Turn off all power sources to 7-21 actuator before remounting ACP assembly. Power sources may include main power or control power. Ensure o-ring (#7-21) is intact on the ACP spigot/pilot. Hold the ACP in front of the control module assembly and connect 20-pin ribbon connector plug (#8-26) to connector P1 on the ACP board.
Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Electronic Assemblies STEP 7 Secure the ACP with the four M8 screws (#7-27) using a 6mm hex key. 5.2 Control Module (MX-05, 10, 20, 40, 85 & 140) Table 5.2 – Control Module Parts List Part Number Description Qty.
Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Electronic Assemblies 5.2.1 Removal STEP 1 WARNING Hazardous Voltage! Turn off all power sources to actuator before removing control module assembly. Power sources may include main power or control power. CAUTION Potential to cause electrostatic damage to electronic components.
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Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Electronic Assemblies STEP 4 Disconnect wire harness plugs P1 and P2 from the main power board. STEP 5 Using a 3 mm hex key, loosen the three M4 mounting plate screws (#8-7) located at the back of the controls compartment. Slightly rotate the complete control module assembly in a counterclockwise (CCW) direction, until the keyhole slots in the baseplate (#8-1) allow the heads of the screws to pass through.
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Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Electronic Assemblies STEP 7 Remove the control module assembly from actuator housing (leave 20-pin ribbon cable connected to control module boards). Take control module assembly to work area to perform maintenance as required. Integral Controls Assembly If control module assembly return is required for repair/replacement,...
Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Electronic Assemblies 5.2.2 Remounting If the standard board set was separated from the DDC and/or I/O option boards, reassemble boards back together as a complete unit before remounting the control module back into the actuator. STEP 10 CAUTION Ensure the voltage jumper on power board (see Figure 5.3) is located in the proper...
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Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Electronic Assemblies STEP 13 Connect the AMP® power connector to the fuse section on the main power board. AMP Plug STEP 14 Connect the 20-pin Molex® harness to plug P1 on the main processor board. STEP 15 Connect the 4-pin Molex®...
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Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Electronic Assemblies STEP 17 If I/O option board is installed, connect 24-pin Molex ® harness to plug P3, STEP 18 and connect 2-pin Molex® harness to plug P4 on I/O option board. If control module assembly return was required for repair/replacement, remount the ACP board back inside the ACP cover as follows: STEP 19...
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Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Electronic Assemblies STEP 20 Ensure control harness wiring bundle is routed through the control module mounting plate notch and along electronic board semicircular slot. This will help prevent pinching the wiring when ACP cover is installed. Controls harness wiring STEP 21...
Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Electronic Assemblies 5.2.3 Fuse Replacement Figure 5.3 – Location of fuses and voltage jumper NOTE: If fuses need to be replaced, they can be found on the power Primary Secondary board (#8-3). There are two primary fuses (1 Amp, 600 V) on the part Fuses Fuse of the power board that is perpendicular to the main processor...
Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Electronic Assemblies B. Standard board set + DDC option or FF option Figure 5.5 – Standard Board Set with DDC Option This control module includes the standard board set and the DDC board (#8-9). If your MX is configured with stan- 8-26 dard board set + DDC board and you have isolated a (Ribbon...
Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Electronic Assemblies 5.2.5 EPROM Care & Replacement There are four EPROMs in the MX Control Module. These are located on the LCS board, on the main processor board, on the Power Board, and on the DDC option board. Under normal circumstances, these EPROMs should nor require replacement.
Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Electronic Assemblies Figure 5.10 shows the location of the EPROM on the Power Figure 5.10 – Power Board Board. NOTE: Power board EPROM is not included in replacement kit. This EPROM should not be replaced in field. Figure 5.11 –...
Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Electronic Assemblies 5.2.5.1 EPROM Storage & Handling MX control modules contain EPROMs that are fragile and static-sensitive integrated circuits. Care should be taken in the storage and handling of the EPROMs. Do not ship or store EPROMs near strong electrostatic, electromagnetic, magnetic, or radioactive fields.
Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Electronic Assemblies 5.2.5.4 Adding Electronic Option to Your Accutronix MX Actuator Listed below are the options available for the Accutronix MX. 1. Modutronic option; does not require any hardware, however, a “keycode” from the factory is required.
Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Electronic Assemblies 5.3 Restoring Power to Actuator with New Control Module Figure 5.12 – Restoring Power to Actuator with New Control Module UNIT SIZE VOLTAGE MX-05-OK? 460 VOLT-OK? 60 Hz-OK? Answer “No” until the Answer “No”...
Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Electronic Assemblies 5.4.1 Removal CAUTION: Potential to cause electrostatic damage to electronic components. Before handling electronic components, ensure that you are discharged of static electricity by briefly touching a grounded metal object. FIRST REMOVE 1.
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Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Electronic Assemblies STEP 4 Remove terminal block assembly. Terminal block assy. STEP 5 Disconnect leads L1, L2, and L3 from back of terminal block. STEP 6 Feed the terminal block harness plugs over the contactor assembly (in the control module compartment) while removing the terminal block from the terminal block compartment.
Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Electronic Assemblies 5.4.2 Remounting STEP 7 WARNING Hazardous Voltage! Turn off all power sources to actuator before remounting terminal block assembly. Power sources may include main power or control power. 8-28 If necessary, to allow terminal block wiring bundle to pass across the end of the contactor and into the controls compartment, use a M3 hex key to loosen the two 4 mm contactor screws (#8-28).
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Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Electronic Assemblies STEP 10 Insert retaining ring (#1-21) into retaining ring groove – snap retaining ring into groove by working a flat blade screwdriver around the edge of the retaining ring until it seats into groove. 1-21 STEP 11 If contactor assembly was loosened in Step 7, then remount...
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Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Electronic Assemblies 5.5 Control Module—Contractor Assembly (MX-05, 10, 20, 40, 85, & 140) Table 5.4 – Control Module—Contractor Assembly Parts List Part Number Description Qty. 8-27 Contractor Bracket 8-28 Socket Head Cap Screw (M4x8) 8-29 Contractor Assembly Figure 5.14 –...
Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Electronic Assemblies STEP 2 Lift contactor assembly until the keyhole slots in the contactor mounting plate allow the heads of the M4 screws to pass through. STEP 3 Remove the contactor assembly while threading the motor power socket out of the motor compartment.
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Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Electronic Assemblies MX-85 & 140 only Reconnect connectors 4 & 5 to motor lead harness. STEP 6 Leave contactor assembly unmounted in control module compartment to allow space for terminal block harness plug bundle to be threaded over the top of the contactor assembly and pulled into the control module cavity.
Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Electronic Assemblies Remount all removed subassemblies according to the remounting instructions in the following order: 1. Terminal block (subassembly #15). (See Section 5.4.2.) 2. Control module (subassembly #8). (See Section 5.2.2.) 3. Accutronix control panel (subassembly #7). (See Section 5.1.2.) 4.
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Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Electronic Assemblies 5.6.1 Removal FIRST REMOVE CAUTION: Potential to cause electrostatic damage to electronic components. Before handling electronic components, ensure that you are discharged of static electricity by briefly touching a grounded metal object. 1.
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Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Electronic Assemblies STEP 2 Pull the complete encoder straight out of the mounting holes to disengage the gear drive from the encoder drive cartridge pinion. 5.6.2 Remounting STEP 3 WARNING: Hazardous Voltage! Turn off all power sources to actuator before remounting encoder assembly.
Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Electronic Assemblies STEP 4 Using a 3 mm hex key, fit the M4 screw (#14-8) into the actuator housing to secure the encoder cartridge. 5.8 Motor Lead Harness (MX-85 & 140 Only) Figure 5.17 – Motor Lead Assembly TO CONTRACTOR 2 PIN, AMP PLUG TO MOTOR...
Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Electronic Assemblies 5.8.1 Removal FIRST REMOVE 1. Remove motor (subassembly #4). (See Section 4.1.1) 2. Remove Accutronix control panel (subassembly #7). (See Section 5.1.1) 3. Remove control module (subassembly #15). (See Section 5.4.1) 4. Remove contractor assembly (subassembly #8). (See Section 5.5.1) STEP 1 If worm shaft assembly (subassembly #3) is still mounted in unit, remove the four screws (#3-9) and rotate cap (CCW) to rotate...
Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Electronic Assemblies 5.8.2 Remounting STEP 3 Work the three connectors through the hole/slot in the housing. (Hole/slot is located in the motor cavity next to the worm shaft bore.) Thread the three connectors through the housing into the controls compartment cavity until the lead seal fits completely into the hole/slot in the housing.
Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Spare & Replacement Parts Spare & Replacement Parts 6.1 Guidelines for Recommended Spare Parts Since every Limitorque actuator is designed to meet a specific application, the recommended spare parts needed to support the actuator will vary for every project. The following guidelines are provided to assist in determining the specific spare parts requirements for your Limitorque MX actuators.
Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Spare & Replacement Parts 6.2 Recommended Spare Parts for MX Actuators 6.2.1 Commissioning & Startup No additional spare parts are required. All necessary spares are included in the end-user bag. 6.2.2 Short-Term Duty This is defined as up to 3000 seats or up to 1 million drive sleeve turns, whichever occurs sooner. There are no spare parts required for the actuator during short-term duty.
Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Spare & Replacement Parts 6.3 Other Concerns There are other unique application requirements that may result in additional parts being added to the list of recommended spares. Some additional issues or requirements that should be considered when determining required spare parts include (but are not limited to): 1.
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Flow Control Division Limitorque Actuation Systems Regulatory Information Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Application of Council Directive(s) Importer’s Name 89/336/EEC; EMC Directive Limitorque 98/37/EEC; Machinery Directive Importer’s Address Standard(s) to which Conformity is Declared Abex Road Machinery; EN 60204 EMC Newbury •...
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