S05, S10, S20 SERIES SPRING RETURN DIRECT COUPLED ACTUATORS
13 63-2607—08
OPERATION
The actuator is designed to be used in ventilating and air 
conditioning installations to operate valves, dampers, 
ventilation flaps and louvers requiring torque up to the rating. 
(For ratings, see the Specifications section.) If the power fails, 
the actuator will spring return to the start position.
The actuator is operated by a proportional controller. When 
using a proportional controller, the actuator drives toward its 
fully open position when the input signal increases; the 
actuator drives toward the fully closed position when the input 
signal decreases. The actuator stops when the input signal 
reaches the desired proportional control point.
IMPORTANT
The actuator is designed to respond to DDC 
Controller instantaneous contact closures. Take care 
not to short cycle the actuator. Unstable damper 
control can cause premature actuator failure.
Actuator Override
To override the control signal (for freeze protection or similar 
applications):
1. Override to full open:
a. Disconnect the input signal (from terminal 3).
b. Apply 24 Vac to terminal 3.
c. See Fig. 27.
2. Override to full closed:
a. Disconnect the input signal (from terminal 3).
b. See Fig. 28.
Fig. 27. Override to full open.
Fig. 28. Override to full close.
End Switches
Some models include end switches (see Table 2). For wiring 
details, see Fig. 11.
SPDT Switches (Fig. 29)
For SPDT end switch wiring, see Fig. 11.
Fig. 29. SPDT End Switch Operation.
ACTUATOR
0/2 TO 10 VDC
PROPORTIONING
CONTROLLER
24 VAC
1
1
2
3
2
LINE VOLTAGE POWER SUPPLY. 
PROVIDE DISCONNECT MEANS AND 
OVERLOAD PROTECTION AS REQUIRED.
24 VDC SUPPLY ACCEPTABLE.
SET SWITCH TO MODULATING.
V
OR +
OR N/A
FEEDBACK
–
+
FEEDBACK
5
4
3
1
2
M19576A
2-10 VDC
10-2 VDC
0-10 VDC
10-0 VDC
Fltg, fwd
Fltg, rev
3
SPDT
ACTUATOR
0/2 TO 10 VDC
PROPORTIONING
CONTROLLER
24 VAC
1
1
2
3
2
LINE VOLTAGE POWER SUPPLY. 
PROVIDE DISCONNECT MEANS AND 
OVERLOAD PROTECTION AS REQUIRED.
24 VDC SUPPLY ACCEPTABLE.
SET SWITCH TO MODULATING.
V
OR +
OR N/A
FEEDBACK
–
+
FEEDBACK
5
4
3
1
2
M19577A
2-10 VDC
10-2 VDC
0-10 VDC
10-0 VDC
Fltg, fwd
Fltg, rev
3
SPST
M19578
95
SWITCH CONNECTIONS
ACTUATOR POSITION
85
7
3
0
S4S1
S6
S5
S3
S2
CONTACT OPEN
CONTACT MADE
+
-
3
+
-