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ALARM TABLE
Display
message Condition for alarm Action
Available controls
Local Remote ESD Alarm reset
High torque
inclosing
Measured torque greater than the
relevant value configured in torque
set-up or stroke limits routine
Operate the actuator in open direction.
Check the torque needed to operate
the valve
Only open Only open Configuration
dependent
Close control
High torque
inopening
Measured torque greater than the
relevant value configured in torque
set-up or stroke limits routine
Operate the actuator in close direction.
Check the torque needed to operate
the valve
Only close Only close Configuration
dependent
Open control
Jammed valve
in closing
No position change after receiving a
CLOSE control and motor speed is 0 RPM
Check status of actuator and valve
mechanical parts
Only open Only open Only open Open control
Jammed valve
in opening
No position change after receiving an
OPEN control and motor speed is 0 RPM
Check status of actuator and valve
mechanical parts
Only close Only close Only close Close control
Motor
thermostat
Motor thermostat open for high
temperature in the motor windings
Wait until the motor cools down Not
available
Not available Configuration
dependent
When thermostat
close
Internal
temperature
Temperature inside the actuator
enclosure higher than 90°C or lower
than -40°C
Ambient temperature too high or too low
.
Verify insulation among actuator and
heat source
Not
available
Not available Not available Control
temperature
<90°C or >-40°C
Position sensor Value of the actuator position not valid Replace position sensor or re-calibrate
both stroke limits
Not
available
Not available Not available Position signal
correct
Speed sensor Measure of motor speed not valid Replace speed sensor Not
available
Not available Not available Speed signal
correct
Mid travel alarm
in OP
The valve does not move in presence of
an open control and motor speed is 0
RPM
Check status of actuator and valve
mechanical parts.Recalibrate both
stroke limits.
Only close Only close Only close Close control
Mid travel alarm
in CL
The valve does not move in presence of a
close control and motor speed is 0 RPM
Check status of actuator and valve
mechanical parts.Recalibrate both
stroke limits.
Only open Only open Only open Open control
Main voltage Main voltage lower than -20% or higher
than+20% of the value stated in the
nameplate menu or wrong frequency
Check main voltage supply and
frequency on terminals L1, L2, L3.
Check that wires section is correct
Not
available
Not available Not available Main voltage
correct
K1 contactor The test routine reports a failure of K1
(coil or auxiliary contact)
Check the contactor Opposite
direction
Opposite
direction
Not available
if esd use k1
contactor
Control in
opposite direction
K2 contactor The test routine reports a failure of K2
(coil or auxiliary contact)
Check the contactor Opposite
direction
Opposite
direction
Not available
if esd use k2
contactor
Control in
opposite direction
Configuration
error
The checksum of the EEPROM memory
that contains the configuration data is
wrong
Re-configure all parameters Not
available
Not available Not available Memory OK
HW error The diagnostic program detects some
malfunction in the electronics controlling
the actuator
The circuit is damaged.
Change control card.
Not
available
Not available Not available HW OK
BIFFI F01-2000 ELECTRIC ACTUATOR
INSTRUCTION AND OPERATING MANUAL
Low lithium
battery
The voltage of the lithium battery is too
low (only detected if the lithium battery
is present and the relevant parameter
of the miscellaneous routine is set to
“present”)
Change lithium battery Available
with main
voltage
Available
with main
voltage
Available with
main voltage
Lithium battery
OK
Lost phase The alarm appears only with 3-phase
main supply. The alarm is generated in
case of fault of one of the phases that
supply the actuator transformer
Check main power supply on terminals
L1, L2, L3
Not
available
Not available Not available Phase OK