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Limitorque L120 Series User Manual

Limitorque L120 Series
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Installation & MaintenanceL120 Series 120-11000 Rev A
August 1998

Table of Contents

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Limitorque L120 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
EnclosureNEMA 4, NEMA 4X
Motor OptionsSingle-phase, Three-phase
Control OptionsLocal, remote, modulating
Voltage120V, 240V, 480V
Communication ProtocolModbus, Foundation Fieldbus, Profibus
Housing MaterialAluminum
Temperature Range-40°C to +70°C (-40°F to +158°F)
Ambient Temperature Range-40°C to +70°C (-40°F to +158°F)

Summary

Disclaimer

Introduction

Purpose

Explains the manual's scope: installation, disassembly, lubrication, and parts.

User Safety

Details precautions to reduce injury and equipment damage, and explains safety notice formats.

Product Capabilities and Features

Product Identification

Identifies unit and motor nameplate details for product recognition.

Inspection and Storage

Guides on inspecting equipment for damage and recommended storage procedures.

Unit Weights

Provides approximate weight data for L120 actuators across different unit sizes and control types.

Installation Instructions

Installation Safety Precautions

Lists critical safety warnings for installation, operation, and troubleshooting.

Installation Safety Practices

Outlines key checkpoints for safe operation of the L120 actuator.

Prepare Initial Actuator

Instruction to replace shipping protectors with pipe plugs after wiring.

Mounting Base

Refers to Table 2 for mounting hole sizes and quantities for different unit sizes.

Stem Acceptance

Details maximum stem acceptance specifications in inches and millimeters for different unit sizes and drives.

Torque Switch

Explains the function and adjustment of the torque switch for actuator protection.

Balancing Torque Switch

Provides steps to balance the torque switch pointers for accurate settings.

Geared Limit Switch

Describes the geared limit switch and its adjustment for travel indication.

Setting Limit Switch

Guides on setting the 16-contact, 4-gear limit switch for up to 740 drive sleeve turns.

Setting Procedure

Details the step-by-step process for setting the limit switch rotors and contacts.

Combination of Contacts

Explains how rotor segments can be rearranged for various normally open/closed contact combinations.

Position Indication

Covers local and remote methods for indicating valve position.

Local position indication

Describes how to set the local dial position indicator for valve position.

Remote Position Indication

Discusses transmitting 4-20mA signals for remote position indication.

To Calibrate Position Transmitter PT20SD

Provides steps for calibrating the PT20SD position transmitter for accurate remote indication.

Optional Sided-Mounted Handwheel

Details the mounting of the handwheel on the side for L120-10, 20, and 40 unit sizes.

Operation

Electrical Start-Up

Guides on starting the actuator electrically, including checks for lubrication, limit switches, and phase rotation.

Manual Operation

Explains how to engage and operate the actuator using the handwheel and declutch lever.

Motor Operation

Describes how the actuator operates when the motor is energized, including setting travel limits.

Torque and Travel Limiting

Explains how the geared limit switch and torque switch operate to limit travel and torque.

Maintenance

Lubrication and Inspection

Discusses lubrication, inspection schedules, and lubricant quality requirements.

Disassemble Unit Sizes L120-10, 20, and 40

Step-by-step instructions for disassembling L120-10, 20, and 40 actuators.

Drive Sleeve and Housing Cover Disassembly

Details the process for removing the drive sleeve and housing cover components.

Torque Nut Disassembly (Drive 1 Option)

Explains how to disassemble the torque nut for actuators with the Drive 1 option.

Optional Drive Sleeve

Describes the procedure to remove the torque nut from the optional drive sleeve.

Thrust Base Disassembly (Drive 2 Option)

Details the process for disassembling the thrust base for actuators with the Drive 2 option.

Stem Nut Replacement - Thrust Base Applications

Guides on replacing the stem nut in thrust base applications, including safety warnings.

Reassembly

Provides steps for reassembling the actuator after stem nut replacement.

Declutch Assembly (L120-10)

Details the installation of the declutch assembly for L120-10 units.

Declutch Assembly (L120-20/40)

Details the installation of the declutch assembly for L120-20/40 units.

Install the Motor

Guides on installing the motor, flange, and electrical connections during reassembly.

How to Order Parts

Australian Distributor Information

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