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General| Brand | Beck |
|---|---|
| Model | 11-15 |
| Category | Controller |
| Language | English |
General safety warnings for installation and service personnel, emphasizing qualified personnel only.
Guidelines for storing actuators in a clean, dry area, specifying temperature range.
Precautions and instructions for mounting actuators on installed valves, emphasizing safety.
Procedure for installing a combined valve and actuator assembly, ensuring cleanliness and proper flange connection.
Guidelines for mounting actuators in a stationary position, including shimming and bolt torque.
Information on Beck's Link-Assist computer program for optimizing linkage configuration.
Factors affecting actuator performance due to power disturbances and recommendations for protection.
Details on conduit connections, wiring practices, and power supply requirements for actuators.
Specifications for torquing terminal screws for electrical connections.
Wiring schematic for modulating control with contactless position sensing (CPS-5).
Wiring schematic for modulating control with potentiometer position sensing.
Wiring for direct AC control with contactless position sensing.
Wiring for direct AC control with potentiometer position sensing.
Wiring for direct AC control with cam-operated switches for multi-position stops.
Wiring for direct AC control for simple open/close operation.
Describes customer connections for CPS-5 feedback signal wiring.
Terminal connections for CPS-5 current feedback.
Terminal connections for CPS-5 voltage feedback.
Terminal connections for CPS-5 models used for potentiometer feedback applications.
Terminal connections for CPS-5 models with -10 to +10 V dc signal output.
Details on Electronic Signal Receiver (ESR-5) options for analog modulating applications.
Procedure for operating multiple actuators over split halves of a demand signal range.
Steps to test the actuator's operation after mounting and wiring, using the Handswitch and controller.
Description of the actuator's cast aluminum construction and its suitability for harsh environments.
Details on the synchronous inductor motor used in Beck actuators, including speed and bearing information.
Information on the four-stage spur gear drive, its components, and how torque and timing are determined.
Explanation of the SLM's function to lock the gear train when the motor is de-energized.
Description of the manual Handwheel for operation without electrical power.
Details on the local electric Handswitch for manual operation and its sequence (AUTO, STOP, CW, CCW).
Information on over-travel, end-of-travel, and auxiliary switches used in actuators.
Overview of the ESR-5 module for receiving analog control signals and its comparison with feedback signals.
Description of the CPS-5 for continuous feedback signal proportional to output shaft position.
Explanation of how the film potentiometer generates a voltage fraction based on wiper position.
Features for moving the actuator to a predetermined position upon loss of demand signal.
Details on the optional Stall Protection Module (SPM) that monitors motor current.
Order of calibration: limit switches, feedback signal, then demand signal.
Procedure for adjusting over-travel and end-of-travel limit switches and auxiliary switches.
Step-by-step guide to adjust the CW and CCW limit switches for correct travel range.
Procedure for changing the operating point of auxiliary switches using cams.
Observing and setting the direction of output shaft rotation based on signal increase.
Procedures for altering output shaft rotation direction based on actuator model number.
Procedure for calibrating auxiliary and main film potentiometers for accurate feedback.
Adjusting span and zero for CPS-5 position sensor feedback signals.
Procedure to check CPS-5 calibration against desired output signal ranges.
Steps to adjust CPS-5 span for accurate output relative to actuator shaft rotation.
Procedure for adjusting the zero potentiometer on CPS-5 models for range changes.
Description of the Monitor/Isolator board for CPS-5 signal monitoring and relay functions.
Explanation of the red LED indicator and SPST relay on the Monitor/Isolator board.
How the ESR-5 activates L.O.S. function when CPS-5 signals are outside normal range.
Overview of ESR-5 board function in controlling actuator position based on demand signal.
Procedure to verify feedback signal correspondence to demand signal and actuator position.
Notes on varying demand signal, using test boxes, and LED indicators for adjustments.
Step-by-step guide for calibrating demand signal, with procedures for span errors less than or greater than 15%.
Continuation of demand signal calibration procedures, including span error correction.
Details on ESR-5 span adjustment range and jumper settings.
Explanation of the ESR-5 zero adjustment range and its use in split range applications.
Procedure for adjusting the input filter to reduce demand signal disturbances.
Methods to widen actuator deadband to prevent unnecessary cycling due to noise.
Information on changing the L.O.S. trip point by replacing resistors R20 and R21.
Calibration procedures for 120 V AC and 24 V DC Relay Boards.
Notes on lubrication requirements and inspection of actuator gearing for wear or damage.
Procedure for inspecting and replacing worn or damaged gaskets and O-rings.
Instructions for replacing worn or damaged output shaft, control end shaft, and motor shaft seals.
Information on ball bearings and bushings; field replacement is not recommended.
Note that the control motor is not field-repairable and disassembly will cause torque loss.
Procedure for replacing the motor resistor and capacitor located in the terminal compartment.
Description of the SLM's function to lock the gear train and signs of wear.
Steps for disassembling and cleaning SLM components to determine repair needs.
Detailed steps for disassembling and replacing SLM components.
Procedure for replacing complete switch assemblies and adjusting switch settings.
Information on adding auxiliary switches in the field and their part numbers.
Procedure for replacing the power fuse (F1) for actuators with optional power supplies.
Instructions for replacing the ESR-5 board, including handling and mounting.
Procedure for replacing the CPS-5 assembly, including rotor and stator/circuit board.
Instructions for removing and installing the Handswitch assembly.
Guidance on inspecting and replacing cover gaskets during maintenance.
List of common recommended spare parts for Group 11 actuators.
Table correlating actuator part numbers with motor current, gear module, torque, and timing.
Troubleshooting steps for an actuator that does not run, with no LEDs lit on the ESR-5.
Troubleshooting steps for an actuator that does not run, with CPS-5 LED out.
Troubleshooting for actuators running only in one direction despite Handswitch position.
Diagnosing and correcting motor oscillation issues in AUTO mode.
Troubleshooting steps for erratic motor operation or incorrect direction.
Steps to resolve issues where the actuator fails to run in one or both directions.
Troubleshooting erratic operation in one direction of travel but normal in the other.
Diagnosing and correcting uncontrollable movement and oscillation issues.
Steps to fix issues where the actuator fails to stop at travel limits.
Troubleshooting steps when the Loss of Demand signal feature is not working.
Diagnosing non-linear actuator travel based on input signal ranges.
Troubleshooting when the Loss of Signal (L.O.S.) feature activates at an incorrect signal level.
Steps to correct the issue of the CPS-5 LED going out during normal operation.
Troubleshooting reversed output signals from potentiometers or CPS-5 sensors.
Addressing non-linear output from the CPS-5 sensor.
Troubleshooting steps when CPS-5 maximum output signal is not reached.
Procedures for recalibrating the CPS-5 sensor.
Troubleshooting steps when the CPS-5 signal fails to calibrate to the minimum 4 mA level.
Addressing issues where the actuator fails to maintain position when power is removed.
Troubleshooting steps when the control motor runs but the output shaft does not move.
Diagnosing unreliable operation in AUTO mode for modulating actuators with relay boards.
Arranging for actuator demonstrations by Beck Sales Engineers.
Information on Beck Sales Engineer site visits to assess control requirements.
How sharing needs with a Beck Sales Engineer can provide application advice.
Assistance from Beck Sales Engineers for specifying and ordering actuators.
Procedure for obtaining factory repair service for actuators and subassemblies.
Details on the limited warranty covering equipment conformity, defects, and exclusions.
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