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Siemens Actuators SAX.., SAY.., SAV.., SAL.. for valves CE1P4040en
Building Technologies Functions and control 2018-12-05
4.2 Modulating control
The modulating positioning 
signal drives the actuator 
steplessly. The positioning 
signal range 
(DC 0...10 V / DC 4...20 mA, 
0...1000 Ω) corresponds in a 
linear manner to the positioning 
range (fully closed...fully open, 
or 0…100% stroke).
The actuator is driven via 
connection terminal Y or forced 
control Z (page 66). The 
required stroke / rotation is 
transferred to the valve’s stem / 
spindle.
1 Calibration slot
2 LED (2 colors)
3 DIL switches
Changeover of characteristic
Positioning signal
4 Function module
5 A/D conversion
6 Power supply
7
Control 
functions
Identification of seat
Position control
Motor control
Detection of foreign bodies
Calibration
Forced control
Characteristics function
Manual adjustment
8 Brushless DC motor
9 Gear train
Manual adjuster
Positioning 
signal
Stroke actuator Rotary actuator
Control 
path valve 
AàAB
Bypass 
valve
B à AB
Signal Y, Z 
increasing
Actuator’s stem 
extends
Actuator’s spindle turns in 
clockwise direction
Opening Closing
Signal Y, Z 
decreasing
Actuator’s stem 
retracts
Actuator’s spindle turns in 
counterclockwise direction
Closing Opening
Signal Y, Z 
constant
Actuator’s stem 
maintains the position
Actuator’s spindle 
maintains the position
Maintains the position
·  If function module AZX61.1 is used, observe the information given in chapter
"Changeover of acting direction" (page 59).
·  Observe the information given in chapter "Acting direction and flow
characteristic" on page 61.
Notes