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Universal Electric Actuator Instruction Manual

1. Establishing Serial Control Using the Device ID Feature ssssssssscssesscsssssecsssescsnssecssssesssssssssssecessssesssnsecessnesesnsesssneeeesneeeeese Setting the Operation Mode sisisi Mode 1 TWO Position With Stops c ssssccsssscsssecssecsesesssscessesssecsseeesssecsuseesssecsusecsueeeseeeese 5 Mode 2 TWo Position Without StOPS sssssssscsssecssesssccseeccseccssseesssecsseeesseeesueeesueeesneeese 5 Mode 3 MUltipOsition sseccseseeseeees Serial Communication Protocol Setting the Serial Port Configuration Switch SCILE TEE EAA TA A A AEA ATEA A Command RETEreNCE esi sdiciecacesesiedsascaiassusdecbessconsscodscssasccossdcausascazssocssocasesOdscdsssancessnadesbaacoashesdenensaiets Optional USB INTE fa Cessione saraat aaaea deai ade aa aaia aaaeaii daa siie 14 Optional BCD Interface isssscssissccsssctessssetessesdessescessssvassstesdesasccestahdeascessssesscstsdacesdsselensosserteasansenstseahetansassece 15 Hardware Input Output Protocol cssssessssecssescsseccsssecsssecssccesssecsecsesseeessccesseeesucessuceeseesseeees 15 Digital Input Protocols Binary Coded Decimal BCD Input Mode sesssssessssecsssecsseeesseecsssecsusecsueecssseesneesses 15 Parallel Input MOC eessssecsssecsseecsseeesneeeseeeeses Pe Binary Input Mode wed Pin Signal Definitions a16 Additional Digital Input and Output Signals ssessccsssesesssesecssseeessseeessseeeesseeeees 17 USING THE Offset
2. Examples Command CNT lt enter gt Returns CNTnnnnn 0x0D nnnnn current valve of counter Command CNTO lt enter gt Resets the cycle counter to 0 zero Command CNT100 lt enter gt Sets the cycle counter to 100 Optional Serial Interfaces RS 232 485 10 cP CWl nn DT nnnnn GO nn Displays the current position of the actuator Modes available All see below Example two position modes 1 and 2 Command Returns CP lt enter gt CPI 0x0D n A or B current position Example multiposition mode 3 Command Returns CP lt enter gt CPnn 0x0D nn current position Moves the actuator in the direction of increasing position numbers to position nn where nn 1 to NP see also NP command Modes available All with restrictions in two position modes nn is not allowed Examples multiposition mode 3 Command Command CW3 lt enter gt Moves the actuator through increasing position numbers to position 3 If the starting position is 6 it willgo6 gt 7 gt NP gt 1 gt 2 gt 3 CW lt enter gt Increments the actuator one position If the starting position is 6 it will go 6 gt 7 or 6 gt 1 if NP 6 Example two position modes 1 and 2 Command CW lt Enter gt Moves the actuator from position B to position A If the actuator is already in Position A the command is ignored Sets a delay interval before the actuator automatically returns
3. Direction Pin Direction brown Home Input yellow Output red Motor run Output green Output orange Step Input blue Output yellow Error Output violet Output green Manual Dir Input gray Output blue Direction Output white Input violet Auto Dir Input black Input gray Data latch Input brown Input O OI NI SO a Rl OJN white 5 VDC 100 ma Output red Input black Ground Output orange Input brown 80 BCD Output yellow Input red 8 BCD Output green Input orange 40 BCD Output blue Input Pin signal definitions for the Digital Input Output cable Mode SD2 SD3 Data Input Lines Input type Parallel Binary 1 BCD 8 BCD 10 BCD Position gt lt gt lt gt lt gt lt gt lt gt lt gt lt gt lt I l gt lt X X X X X X X X X X X X X x Xx gt lt gt lt x lt x gt lt gt lt Code sequence break Code sequence break Pin signal definitions for the various input modes Optional BCD Interface 17 Additional Digital Input and Output Signals Data Latch input Toggling this signal from high to low hold the signal low for a minimum of 5 ms will cause the actuator to read the BCD Input signals Once the signals are read the actuator will then attempt to mo
4. SOnn lt enter gt 3 Sets the offset value of the first position to be any number from 1 to 96 minus the total number of positions Example for a 10 position valve the offset can be set from 1 to 86 STAT lt enter gt 1 2 3 Displays the status of the actuator TM lt enter gt 1 2 3 Displays the amount of time required for the previous move in milliseconds TO lt enter gt 1 2 Toggles the actuator to the opposite position TT lt enter gt 1 2 Toggles the actuator to the opposite position waits a preset delay time then rotates back to the original position VRn lt enter gt 1 2 3 Displays the current firmware version for NULL the main PCB or 2 the serial interface PCB lt enter gt 1 2 3 Displays a list of valid commands Modes are described on pages 5 6 Notes In this chart nn represents numbers to be entered and represents letters lt enter gt CR 0x0D Optional Serial Interfaces RS 232 485 9 Command Reference AL AM n CC nn CNT nnnnn Moves the actuator drive shaft to the reference position prior to valve installation Must be executed before a valve is installed Modes available Two position without stops 2 multiposition 3 Example Command AL lt enter gt After the mode has been set send this command to rotate the actuator drive shaft to the reference position This is typically followed by the NP command Sets the actuator mode or displays the current mode wheren 1 two positi
5. CONTROL inner pin is voltage and the outer 0000 aoe pin is ground The average current POR ay tt requirement is 2 1 amps standby 24V S 25A current draw is 60 milliamps The actuator should not share a power supply with other noise se sensitive electronics as the high p optional i interface connector j current draw could cause problems sro Figure 2 Rear panel connections Introduction 2 Basic Operation with the Manual Remote The manual remote provides simple valve positioning capabilities but in the setup mode it can be used to execute extensive actuator setup functions For more information refer to Setup Mode Using the Manual Remote to Configure the Actuator on page 22 Do not attempt to enter the setup mode by holding down the two arrow buttons as with a microelectric actuator This will open a factory mode Appendix C page 24 which should be exited without changes by pressing the UP arrow button Figure 3 Universal actuator manual remote Display UP arrow button In two position configuration pressing the UP arrow button moves the actuator to Position B If it is already in Position B nothing happens In multiposition configuration pressing the UP arrow button advances the actuator one position i e from 1 to 2 4 to 5 etc DOWN arrow button In two position configuration pressing the DOWN arrow button moves the actuator to Position A If it is already in P
6. Fea G saiscessssccasisscescccstasseanaacseenabastiassctensetehesiunieistecsuasiscatlateaiateesenainnminetinamencteninne 18 With BCD Control ssescsseccseeeee With Serial Control Appendix A Installing USB Drivers sssssscsssesssecsseecssccsssecsssecseseesssessuseesusessucessucessuecesueeesecerseeess 20 Windows X P ssadecdesscasiesceiessactdvesselacsccsax enssosesseaazuscastdasnsadetacascstssaceiensedschosehadascaveiesvasasaetioasctbaanseueeade 20 Appendix B Setup Mode Using the Manual Remote to Configure the Actuator Accessing the Setup Mode ssssssscsssssscsseeccsssseessseeessnsescsssecessssecesnsesesnseeessneessssseesssees a B tton F NCTON S sesscesccssssusesssccsssivssssazeassasssssssusastsdensazelcnastacvasacsstasszsscsasckoadedsnseasevssicastunetseateiansenees eN o E E A E E EAE ET AARE EREA Menu Tree sascsscesecssvsscssnctonsaceessacedeasscoussesedsssdacassasssaoeescausecseasadssesseasedsscenshsestosibcassadaesasbucteazaseaseiaciansoeee Appendix C Factory MOCO iiss ceessecctessssiecscistcssscedistcalesadidtuaieisnscediasdabenssicesscccsebsoubecasaclesanasessdaaseannasiate 24 WarraMty ssccsiscssccsscssciasssserssssecossassensscoonceancosscsossosnciossoansosscosacbansossseessbaacconsbandoasssuncooutesatoonsoaacspnsbiasbbaseancboase 25 This page intentionally left blank for printing purposes Introduction Description The VICI universal actuator models are designed to work with both two position and multiposition va
7. Menu BCD Mode Latch 23 Press the Home Button When the valve is ready Set Positions XX Move Direction 1 CounterClockwise 2 Clockwise 3 Shortest Baud Rate 1 4800 2 9600 3 19200 4 38400 5 57600 6 115200 Legacy Mode 1 Off 2 On BCD Mode 1 BCD 2 Binary 3 Parallel BCD Latch 1 Latched 2 Not latched 24 Appendix C Factory Mode The Factory mode allows access to basic parameters which are set at the factory These parameters should not be altered by the user except via direct consultation with a VICI Technical Support representative If the Factory mode is entered accidentally press the UP arrow button to escape and return to normal operation Menu Tree Factory Menu 1 Motor 2 Calib Gear Ratio 1 3 14 1 Motor 2 4 75 3 9 85 Motor Menu 4 14 91 1 G Ratio 2 S Mode Step Mode 2 Calib Calib Menu 1 Index 2 Micro St 3 Torque Warranty This Limited Warranty gives the Buyer specific legal rights and a Buyer may also have other rights that vary from state to state For a period of 365 calendar days from the date of shipment Valco Instruments Company Inc hereinafter Seller warrants the goods to be free from defect in material and workmanship to the original purchaser During the warranty period Seller agrees to repair or replace defective and or nonconforming goods or parts without charge for material or labor or at th
8. a valve with mechanical stops with the actuator in Mode 2 could damage the actuator To set up the actuator in this mode 1 With no valve on the actuator type AM2 lt enter gt to set the actuator to Mode 2 Two Position without Stops Type AL lt enter gt to move the square drive on the actuator output shaft to the proper starting position Install the valve on the actuator Type NPn lt enter gt where n is the number of ports the valve has For example NP6 lt enter gt tells the actuator that the valve has 6 ports so the actuator can calculate the appropriate number of degrees from position A to position B In this example that distance is 60 degrees 360 6 ports Mode 3 Multiposition Select this mode for any Valco or Cheminert multiposition valve or selector with up to 32 positions The actuator will use its encoder to calculate the proper rotation to find each position Installing a valve with mechanical stops with the actuator in Mode 3 could damage the actuator To set up the actuator in this mode 1 With no valve on the actuator type AM3 lt enter gt to set the actuator to Mode 3 Multiposition Type AL lt enter gt to move the square drive on the actuator output shaft to the proper starting position Install the valve on the actuator Type NPnn lt enter gt where nn is the number of positions the valve has must be an even number between 2 and 40 For example for a 10
9. and outputs Pin 3 output goes low when the valve is in the HOME position pin 1 goes low when the motor is running during execution of a Step or Home command For all modes asserting or reasserting a digital input during a move can cause the move to be aborted and the new position to become the target Asserting a position multiple times during a move can cause a positioning failure 4 Optional Serial Interfaces RS 232 485 Note Models with product numbers ending in A have been factory set for RS 232 those ending in F were set for RS 485 If you wish to convert an A model to an F model or vice versa refer to Setting the Serial Port Configuration Switch on page 7 Establishing Serial Communication Serial communication requires a terminal emulation or communication software such as HyperTerminal included with Windows running on a PC compatible computer Set the serial port at 9600 baud no parity 8 data bits 1 stop bit no hardware or software handshaking SERIAL A B RS 232 CONNECTIONS Figure 7 Serial connectors on rear panel With the software running check the bi directional commu nication link between the keyboard monitor of the computer and the serial port by typ ing lt enter gt If the link is functioning the following menu will appear on your monitor For a more thorough explanation of the command set refer to
10. model or vice versa by resetting the serial port configuration switch Note when switching from RS 232 to RS 485 As discussed in the Using the Device ID Feature on page 7 all RS 485 communications require an ID If the actuator has had an ID set previously that ID will be recalled and retained Otherwise the ID will be set to the factory default value of Z To reset the switch SERIAL PORT CONFIGURATION SWITCH 1 Remove the 4 screws from the front valve side of the TERMINATION actuator 1 SWC 2 Carefully slide the assembly out of the enclosure We recommend that the enclosure be opened in a static P 232 J5 free environment following all proper ESD protection techniques 3 Locate the slide switch marked 232 lt gt 485 and l set it to the desired position OFF ON Note The switch labeled Termination On lt gt Off is l typically left in the Off position Unless the wiring from the host control to the device is very long and it is the last device at the end of a signal chain of devices it is recommended that this switch is left in the Off position uud tuut p q 5 sut J Figure 9 Serial port configuration switch Optional Serial Interfaces RS 232 485 8 Serial Commands Command Modes Desc
11. the pages 8 13 Control Command List GO nn Move to nn position HM Move to the first Position CWl nn Move Clockwise to nn Position CC nn Move Counter Clockwise to nn Position TO Toggle Position to Opposite TT Timed Toggle DT nnnnn Set Delay time for TT Command cP Returns Current Position AM n Sets the Actuator Mode 1 Two Position With Stops 2 Two Position Without Stops 3 Multi Position SB nnnn Set the Baud Rate to nnnnn ID nn Set Device ID nn 0 9 A Z D Reset ID to none NP nn Set the Number of Positions to nn SMIn Set the Direction Florward Rleverse A uto LRN Learn Stops Location CNT nnnnn Set Cycle Counter VR Firmware Version s i Displays This List Using the Device ID Feature When an ID is set the actuator responds only to commands which begin with the correct ID prefix and its transmit output is disabled when not in use This allows up to 10 actuators to be controlled from one computer serial port A single command can be broadcast to all actuators by using an asterisk as the command prefix In this usage any broadcast command which elicits a response from the serial port such as VR or ID will elicit a combined and unintelligible response Note RS 232 actuators product number ending in A are shipped with the ID feature disabled RS 485 actuators product number ending in F are set to the default of Z All RS 485 communic
12. to its previous position where nnnnn 0 65535 milliseconds See also TT command Modes available Examples Command Returns Command Command Two position 1 and 2 DT lt enter gt DTnnnn 0x0D nnnn current delay setting DTO lt enter gt Sets the delay time to 0 and disables the TT command DT1000 lt enter gt Sets the delay timer to 1000 milliseconds 1 second Tells the actuator to go to position nn Where nn 1 to NP multiposition mode 3 A or B two position modes 1 and 2 See also NP and SM commands Modes available All see below Examples two position modes 1 and 2 Command Command GO lt enter gt Toggles the actuator to the other position GOB lt enter gt Moves the actuator from position A to position B Optional Serial Interfaces RS 232 485 HM IFM n LG n LRN NP nn 11 Examples multiposition mode 3 Command GO lt enter gt Advances the actuator to the next position Command GO3 lt enter gt Moves the actuator to position 3 in the direction set by the SM command Moves the actuator to position 1 If the actuator is already in position 1 the command is ignored Modes available Multiposition 3 Example Command HM lt enter gt Moves the actuator from the current position to position 1 Sets the actuator response mode to n determining how the actuator responds to action commands where n 0 no response string 1 basi
13. 84 576 or 1152 Modes available All Example Command B192 lt enter gt Sets the baud rate for the serial port to 19200 Sets the direction of rotation for the actuator where F Forward toward the next highest numeric position R Reverse toward the next lowest numeric position A Auto shortest route If an actuator set to F forward direction is in position 4 and the command is sent to go to position 3 it will go all the way around until it reaches position 3 instead of taking one step backwards For the actuator to calculate the direction which involves the least movement the direction must be set to A shortest route Modes available Multiposition 3 Examples Command SM lt enter gt Returns SMI 0x0D current rotation direction Command SMF lt enter gt Sets the actuator to only move in the forward direction Sets the offset value of the first position to be any number from 1 96 where nn 1 96 This feature makes it possible to control more than one actuator with a single computer The actuator s SO value can be set from 1 to 96 minus the current NP value the number of positions the actuator is set to index Once an SO value is set that value is the first or lowest position an actuator will recognize The factory SO setting is 1 so an actuator with an NP value of 10 responds to move commands for positions 1 to 10 If the SO value is changed to 10 the actuator will respond on
14. 9 With Serial Control Here is how this feature can be used to set up a 31 stream stream selection system employing two 16 position valves and two actuators serially daisy chained together Refer to the chapter on page 4 entitled Optional Serial Interfaces RS 232 485 as required 1 Configure the second actuator using the command 016 giving it a valid position range of 16 to 31 2 Use a piece of tubing to connect port 16 of the first valve on the actuator still carrying the factory default offset valve of 1 to the common port of the valve on the second actuator which now has an offset value of 16 3 Connect streams 1 through 15 to ports 1 through 15 on the first valve and streams 16 through 31 to ports 1 through 15 on the second valve 20 Appendix A Installing USB Drivers Windows XP 1 Connect the actuator to a USB port on your PC The Found New Hardware Wizard will pop up on your screen Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard Windows will search for current and updated software by looking on your computer on the hardware installation CD or on the Windows Update Web site with your permission Read our privacy policy Can Windows connect to Windows Update to search for software O Yes this time only Yes now and every time connect a device No not this time Click Next to continue 2 Select Install from a list or specific location Adv
15. VIGI Valco Instruments Co Inc Universal Electric Actuator Instruction Manual Models EUH EUD and EUT Firmware revisions EQ and subsequent Rev 12 15 North America South America and Australia Oceania contact Europe Asia and Africa contact Valco Instruments Co Inc VICI AG International 800 367 8424 sales Schenkon Switzerland 713 688 9345 tech Int 41 41 925 6200 phone 713 688 8106 fax Int 41 41 925 6201 fax valco vici com info vici ch This page intentionally left blank for printing purposes Table of Contents Introduction Desr tioN A A ccsosnscousacaseassastansoaseaneassuastastes 1 Getting Started KOLUT an Ainle P EAEE E EE 1 Power Connector FUNCTION csessssscseecssecssecssccsecnsecnscsnsccsscsnsccusesnsccucesnecnsenneeseeeneesseess 1 Basic Operation of the Manual REMOtE sssssecssseccssecsssecssseesseecsssesseeccsseecsseeeseeeseees 2 Basic Control Functions with the Standard Interface TWO Positions Modes essesssessesssessessesssessecsecsseesecssesseens MUl tI DO SITION MOCO i sccassscssscesesss Sasussstonssicsstzssccoatsdeavissdacessacasdasccssatexasseasasesasedssadessucssareustessiszanvasitssss Step COMMA MA sceacestetcadadscvcsasdasstadacsadatchdeledrechetsocescteeschdadededustetastadsccsassdasbtebacsedstdedsletasesbatcnes Home Command esiscssscdsscsdieidecsSescsacessedatscossvssedatassdsincadessdssdeanscdebeniadssscitesvaetbouniaasaaseenteiaceate Optional Serial Interfaces RS 232 485
16. anced as shown below Click Next to continue Found New Hardware Wizard This wizard helps you install software for FT232R USB UART 5 If your hardware came with an installation CD QA or floppy disk insert it now What do you want the wizard to do Install the software automatically Recommended Install from a list or specific location Advanced Click Nest to continue lt Back Next gt Cancel 3 Select Search for the best driver in these locations and enter the file path in the combo box or browse to it by clicking the browse button Once the file path has been entered in the box click Next to proceed Found New Hardware Wizard Browse For Folder Please choose your search and installation options ey Select the folder that contains drivers for your hardware Search for the best driver in these locations Use the check boxes below to limit or expand the default search which includes local paths and removable media The best driver found will be installed amp S Local Disk C 70894e31F7ca77ec43898a E O 51cb92254f4fff73f0d8 Z Search removable media floppy CD ROM roe PA locuments ani in V Include this location in the search S O Program Files C WICI USB Driver SE ICI USB Driver amd 4 B Browse Dont search will choose the driver to install Choose this option to select the device driver from a list Windows does no
17. ations require an ID and must be preceded with a i e ZVR lt enter gt Optional Serial Interfaces RS 232 485 5 For permanent multidrop applications the RS 485 mode is the preferred solution However just as RS 232 control requires the host to have an RS 232 serial port the PC host or control system must have an RS 485 port to communicate with the actuator in the RS 485 mode Plug in PCI cards with RS 485 ports or adaptors that change an RS 232 signal to an RS 485 signal are available from several common electronic manufacturers If your computer lacks a serial port adaptors which convert USB ports to RS 232 or to RS 485 are also readily available When installing or replacing actuators on a shared serial port make sure that no two devices have been set to the same ID number To set the device ID 1 Remove all of the actuators from the serial daisy chain except the one for which you are setting the ID 2 To set an ID type IDn lt enter gt where n is the new ID from 0 to 9 or A to Z To change an ID type iIDn lt enter gt where i is the current ID and n is the new ID To disable the ID feature type iID lt enter gt where i is the current ID Setting the Operation Mode This section employs some simple serial commands to complete a basic configuration of the valve actuator combination A more advanced discussion of serial control begins in the next section Mode 1 Two Position With Stops factory def
18. ault This is the proper mode for most two position applications Note exceptions in the next section In this mode the actuator automatically finds the correct positions using a combination of the valve s mechanical stops and the actuator s quadrature encoder To set up the actuator in this mode 1 With no valve on the actuator type AM1 lt enter gt to set the actuator to Mode 1 Two Position With Stops 2 Install the valve on the actuator Make sure that the valve is mounted on the actuator with the stop pin all the way against the Position A stop You can check by loosening the clamp ring and turning the valve counterclockwise by hand then tightening the clamp ring For orientation refer to the Figure 8 at the bottom of the next page If it will not move it was already against the stop 3 Type LRN lt enter gt The actuator will search for the valve stops learning and recording the locations When the process is completed the valve is set to position A Anytime the valve is removed from the actuator the LRN step must be performed when the valve is reinstalled Mode 2 Two Position Without Stops In this mode the actuator uses only the encoder to find the correct position This mode is used for the Cheminert Model C32 valve and for custom applications involving on off valves or any other two position valve that literally has no mechanical stops Optional Serial Interfaces RS 232 485 6 Installing
19. c response string 2 extended response string required for BCD interface Modes available All Example Command IFM0 lt enter gt Turns off all responses to action commands Sets the actuator response mode to n where n 0 no extra characters in the response string 1 response includes to emulate a VICI microelectric actuator Modes available All Example Command LG1 lt enter gt Sets response to include extra characters Must be exectuted any time a valve is installed or reinstalled Causes the actuator to learn and record the locations of a two position valve s physical stops When the process is completed the valve is set to position A Modes available Two position with stops mode 1 factory default See also AM command Example Command LRN lt enter gt Iniates the learning process Sets or displays the current setting for the number of ports two position or positions multiposition on the valve attached to the actuator where nn 2 40 must be an even number Modes available Two position without stops 2 multiposition 3 Example two position mode 2 Command NP lt enter gt Returns NPnn 0x0D nn current setting for number of ports Example multiposition mode 3 Command NP6 lt enter gt Sets the number of positions to 6 Optional Serial Interfaces RS 232 485 12 SB nnnn SM SO nn Sets the baud rate of the serial port where nnnn 48 96 192 3
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21. he actuator to Must be 0 9 or A Z 1D lt enter gt 1 2 3 Resets the ID to None IFMn lt enter gt 1 2 3 Sets the interface response mode to 0 no response string when an action command is sent 1 basic response to action commands or 2 extended response to action commands needed for BCD interface LGn lt enter gt 1 2 3 Sets the interface response mode to 0 no extra characters or 1 longer response string to be fully backwards compatible with VICI microelectric actuators LRN lt enter gt 1 Forces the actuator to find the stops on a newly installed or reinstalled valve Note A valve must be installed before this command is sent NP lt enter gt 1 2 3 Displays the number of positions the actuator is currently set to index NPnn lt enter gt 2 Sets the number of ports nn for the current valve Must be an even number between 2 and 40 3 Sets the number of positions nn for the current valve Must be an even number between 2 and 40 SB lt enter gt 1 2 3 Displays the current baud rate SBnnnn lt enter gt 1 2 3 Sets the baud rate to 48 00 96 00 192 00 384 00 576 00 or 1152 00 The parity setting number of data bits and number of stop bits cannot be changed SM lt enter gt Displays the current default rotational direction SM lt enter gt Sets the default rotational direction to F for forward rotation R for reverse rotation or A to automatically choose the shortest route SO lt enter gt 3 Displays the current offset value
22. imum between the A contact and Pin Function common moves the injector to position A inject B output 3 3 VDC The injector does not move when the connection is released Likewise providing a contact between the B contact and common moves the injector to the B A output 3 3 VDC load position Connections must be released before the opposite closure can be applied Position feedback is obtained from the A and B out puts These are 5 volt tolerant 3 3 volt logic outputs e Acontact sourcing and sinking a maximum of 10 milliamperes each An output will go high 3 3V when the valve Figure 5 Two position pin reaches the respective position assignments Standard interface connector colors reference cable l 25176 Multiposition mode Pins Funen Applying a connection 20 msec minimum between the 1 Motor Run output common and Step pin causes the actuator to move to d Motor Run output the next position in the currently set direction of rota tion The connection must be opened before another Home output step can be made Home Command Em P Applying a connection between the common and Home pins causes the actuator to go to the HOME 6 Home position position 1 moving in the currently set direction of rotation The connection must be opened Figure 6 Multiposition before another step can be made pin assignments Feedback is obtained from the Home and Motor Run
23. ition Menu press the HOME SETUP button when Set positions is highlighted Multiposition Press the HOME SETUP button Set positions 10 4 Use the UP and DOWN arrow buttons to move through the numbers until 10 is showing Press the HOME SETUP button In the multiposition mode counterclockwise means that the actuator moves in the positive direction position 1 to position 2 The clockwise direction is negative moving in the direction of position 2 to position 1 To set our just configured 10 position actuator to move in a clockwise direction 1 Repeat Steps 1 and 2 above to get to the Multiposition Menu Multiposition Menu 1 Set positions 2 Move Direction 2 Use the DOWN arrow button to highlight Move Direction Press the HOME SETUP button Move Direction ey 1 CounterClockwise 3 Use the DOWN arrow button to highlight Clockwise 2 Clackwise Press the HOME SETUP button Appendix B Setup Mode Using the Manual Remote to Configure the Actuatore Menu Tree Main Menu 1 Valve Setup 2 Interface Setup 3 Information 1 Valve Setup Valve Menu 1 Two position 2 Multiposition 2 Interface Setup Interface Menu 1 RS232 2 USB 3 RS485 4 BCD 3 Information With Stops Multiposition Menu Set Positions Move Direction Set Offset RS232 485 Menu Set Baudrate Set ID Set Legacy Mode Baud Rate 4800 9600 19200 38400 57600 115200 BCD
24. llustrate this since both actuators respond to a command to go to position 16 stream 16 will flow through valve 1 port 1 out the common port of valve 2 into valve 1 port 16 and out of the common port of valve 1 Thereafter any stream select command that is above 16 will move only valve 2 when a move command for a position less than 16 is given valve 1 will move and cut off all flow from valve 2 With BCD Control Here is how this feature can be used to set up a 31 stream stream selection system employing six dedicated BCD lines and two 16 position valves and actuators Refer to Using the Manual Remote to Configure the Actuator on page 22 as required 1 Use the manual remote to enable the auto latching feature on both actuators This OUTLET eliminates the need for a data latch signal S1 S16 531 3 S15 2 Use the manual remote to assign the second actuator an offset value of 16 4 S19 giving it a valid position range of 16 to alk 3 Use a piece of tubing to connect port 16 of the first valve on the actuator still carrying the factory default offset valve VADE VINE g of 1 to the common port of the valve Pee Pen on the second actuator which now has an offset value of 16 4 Connect streams 1 through 15 to CONTROL LINES ports 1 through 15 on the first valve and streams 16 through 31 to ports 1 through 15 on the second valve Figure 12 Using the Offset feature Using the Offset Feature 1
25. lves with any number of ports This is accomplished through simple programming via the manual remote or the optional serial BCD or USB interface The actuator consists of a single unit housing a stepper motor gearbox assembly and the control components a universal AC input 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz to 24 VDC power supply a manual remote and the interconnecting cables Getting Started If you ordered a valve and actuator together and will be operating the unit only with the manual remote the first two pages of this document contain all the information you need If you will be controlling the actuator via the standard interface or one of the optional interfaces refer to the Table of Contents to locate the appropriate chapter OEM users in particular might find useful information in Appendix B Setup Mode Using the Manual Remote to Configure the Actuator on page 22 Mounting The actuator should be oriented so that any potential leakage of liquid from the valve or fittings flows away from rather than into the actuator B 4 53 O Ve Valco Instruments Co Inc 4 13 J S 8 32 UNC 375 m72 4 00X m 1 44 Figure 1 Mounting dimensions MANUAL REMOTE CONTROL Power Connector CONNECTOR CONNECTOR 7 Input power 24 28 VDC is supplied through a coaxial connector the DISPLAY
26. ly to move commands for positions 10 through 19 For any setting of SO and NP the lowest valid position will be the SO value and the highest valid position will be the SO value plus the NP value minus 1 i e the actuator will respond to commands for position SO through position SO NP 1 Refer to Using the Offset Feature on page 18 Modes available Multiposition 3 Examples Command SO lt enter gt Returns SOnn 0xOD nn current offset value Command 010 lt enter gt Sets the offset value to 10 The valve will now start counting as if 10 position 1 Optional Serial Interfaces RS 232 485 STAT TO TT VRn 13 Returns via the serial port the following information CP current position AM current mode NP number of ports modes 1 and 2 or positions mode 3 on the current valve See also CP AM and NP commands Modes available All Example Command STAT lt enter gt Returns Current status of the actuator Returns the amount of time in milliseconds required by the previous move Modes available All Example Command TM lt enter gt Returns Number of milliseconds taken to move from the previous position to the current position Toggles the actuator to the opposite position from its current position i e if the actuator is currently in Position B it will toggle to Position A Modes available Two position 1 and 2 Example Command TO lt enter gt Causes the actuato
27. of serial commands on page 8 is available Optional BCD Interface Hardware Input Output Protocols The digital interface is made through a 26 pin connector which also provides power 5 volts 100 ma maximum and ground out DIGITAL I O puts The ground should be connected tothe Connection control system to maintain commonality between the actuator and the controlling device If you intend to provide your own power supply Figure 11 Digital I O make sure that it has an isolated output or that it shares a connector on rear panel common ground with the controlling system Digital input output control of the actuator is designed for simplicity and flexibility of function The simplest control of the actuator can be accomplished in modes 1 and 2 with a single control line for the STEP function Mode 3 requires only two output control lines STEP and HOME The chart on the next page lists other control options The inputs are held to a logical high 5 volts by pull up resistors and are designed to be driven low either by contact closure 5 volt digital logic or open collector transistor outputs The signal polarity is defined as negative true asserting the signal involves shorting the signal in the case of contact closure or driving it in the case of logic or transistor signals to within 0 8 volts of ground potential These input signals must be at least 30 milliseconds in duration The out
28. on with stops factory default 2 two position without stops 3 multiposition NULL returns via the serial port the current mode Modes available All modes are discussed on pages 5 and 6 Examples Command AM1 lt enter gt Sets the actuator mode to two position with stops Command AM lt enter gt Returns AMn 0x0D n current mode setting Moves the actuator in the direction of diminishing position numbers to position nn where nn 1 to NP See also NP command Modes available All with restrictions in two position modes nn is not allowed Examples multiposition mode 3 Command CC3 lt enter gt Moves the actuator through diminishing position numbers to position 3 If the starting position is 6 it will go 6 gt 5 gt 4 gt 3 Command CC lt enter gt Decrements the actuator one position If the starting position is 6 it will go 6 gt 5 Example two position modes 1 and 2 Command CC lt Enter gt Moves the actuator from position A to position B If the actuator is already in Position B the command is ignored Displays the current number of actuation cycles or resets the counter to zero where nnnnn 0 to 65535 Modes available All In two position modes 1 and 2 the counter is incremented every time the valve moves In the multiposition mode 3 the counter is incremented by the number of positions the valve moves i e moving from position 2 to position 4 increments the cycle count by 2
29. osition A nothing happens In multiposition configuration pressing the DOWN arrow button reverses the actuator one position i e from 2 to 1 5 to 4 etc HOME SETUP button In two position configuration pressing the HOME button moves the actuator to Position A If it is already in Position A nothing happens In multiposition configuration pressing the HOME button sends the actuator to Postion 1 Pressing and holding the HOME SETUP button for 5 seconds sends the manual remote into the Setup mode See page 22 Pressing and holding the HOME button for 5 seconds sends the manual remote into the setup mode If this occurs accidentlally press the UP arrow to escape and return to normal operation Basic Control Functions with the Standard Interface Basic actuator control functionality facilitates position IA switching in two position modes and step and home functions in the mulitposition mode This is done via PIN3 _ PNI direct input signals from switch closures relay contacts black OT red or TTL compatible interfaces The control cable has six PING Q PIN4 pins however only five are used green E white RoN PIN 5 Two position modes unused Figure 4 Pins 4 and 6 are digital inputs for switching to Position A and Position B They can be driven either by 5 volt TTL CMOS logic or by contact closure to ground pin 2 In other words applying a connec tion 20 msec min
30. position valve type NP10 lt enter gt to set the number of positions to 10 a gt 5 Type HM lt enter gt to send the valve to its HOME In this mode a CW command moves the actuator in the positive or up direction like position 4 to position 5 for example CC moves the actuator in the negative or down direction like position 5 to position 4 Do not confuse the number of positions with the number of ports Many multiposition valves have more than one port associated with each position Down Q position position 1 Figure 8 Actuator orientation for directional references Optional Serial Interfaces RS 232 485 7 Serial Communication Protocol Serial communication is based on an ASCII string protocol Carriage Return OD hex and Line Feed OA hex characters parse the communications by defining the end of each command A three pin connector is used for the serial interface pin assignments are indicated below Software flow control Xon Xoff and hardware handshaking are not supported The table on the next page describes and explains all the commands available A fuller explanation follows the table ping RS232 Sas Deo For VICI cable 22697 Setting the Serial Port Configuration Switch Models with product numbers ending in A have been factory set for RS 232 those end ing in F were set for RS 485 An A model can be changed to an F
31. puts are also negative true signals driven by standard high speed CMOS gates capable of driving standard logic input gates They include the BCD position motor run rotational direction and error signals If the actuator stops out of position due to a stuck valve the BCD output is set to 0 all lines high for a negative true output Digital Input Protocols The input modes are selected during factory setup programming Binary Coded Decimal BCD input mode default For the 96 possible input positions all 8 digital input data lines are required Refer to the chart on the next page for the signal line definitions Parallel Input Mode In this mode the data input lines are redefined so that each input line equates to only one actuator position any and all combinations of data input lines are invalid This mode can support only 8 positions 1 BCD position 1 2 BCD position 2 4 BCD position 3 8 BCD position 4 10 BCD position 5 20 BCD position 6 40 BCD position 7 and 80 BCD position 8 The offset value SO is set to 1 and since the number of positions is limited to 8 any user set NP value greater than 8 will revert to 8 See the chart on the next page for more explanation of NP and SO Binary Input Mode This mode allows up to 128 possible input positions All 8 digital input data lines are required Refer to the chart on the next page for the signal line definitions Optional BCD Interface 16
32. r to toggle from one position to the other Timed toggle the actuator will toggle from its current position to the opposite wait for a programmed amount of time then toggle back to its original position Note This command is ignored if DT 0 See also DT command Modes available Two position 1 and 2 Example Command TT lt enter gt The actuator will initiate the timed toggle procedure Reports the current firmware version where n null for the main PCB or n 2 for the serial interface PCB Modes available All Examples Command VR lt enter gt Returns Current revision of the main PCB firmware Command VR2 lt enter gt Returns Current revision of the serial PCB firmware Displays the list of the primary commands for the actuator The list is similar to the serial command table above but is not inclusive of all the commands Modes available All Example Command lt enter gt Returns The list of commands for the actuator 14 Option USB Interface The USB interface installs as a virtual COM port VCP The VCP driver causes the universal actuator to appear as an additional COM port ESP available to the PC so application software can connection access the actuator in the same way it accesses a standard COM port Refer to Appendix A Installing USB Drivers on page 20 Figure 10 USB connector Once drivers are installed and communication is establishied on rear panel the full array
33. ription AL lt enter gt 23 Moves the actuator drive shaft to the reference position prior to valve installation AM lt enter gt 1 2 3 Displays the current actuator mode AMn lt enter gt 1 2 3 Sets the actuator mode to 1 two position with stops 2 two position without stops or 3 multiposition CC lt enter gt 1 2 Sends the actuator from Position A to Position B 3 Decrements the actuator one position For example from position 5 to position 4 CCnn lt enter gt 3 Sends the actuator in the negative or down direction to position nn from 1 to NP CNT lt enter gt 1 2 3 Displays the current value in the actuation counter CNTnnnnn lt enter gt 1 2 3 Sets the actuation counter from 0 to 65535 For example to reset the counter type CNTO lt enter gt CP lt enter gt 1 2 3 Displays the current position CW lt enter gt 1 2 Sends the actuator from Position B to Position A 3 Increments the actuator one position For example from position 4 to position 5 CWnn lt enter gt 3 Sends the actuator in the positive or up direction to position nn from 1 to NP DT lt enter gt 1 2 Displays the current delay time in milliseconds DTnnnnn lt enter gt 1 2 Sets the delay time from 0 to 65 000 milliseconds GOnn lt enter gt 1 2 Sends the actuator to position n where n is A or B 3 Sends the actuator to position nn from 1 to NP via the shortest route HM lt enter gt 3 Moves the valve to postion 1 home ID lt enter gt 1 2 3 Sets the ID of t
34. t guarantee that the driver you choose will be the best match for your hardware lt Back ll Next gt Cancel ises O Static E winpows To view any subfolders click a plus sign above Appendix A Installing USB Drivers 21 4 When Windows XP has found the required files the screen below will be displayed while the files are being copied Found New Hardware Wizard Please wait while the wizard searches o FT232R USB UART 5 Windows should then display a message indicating that the installation was successful Click Finish to complete the first part of the installation Found New Hardware Wizard Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard The wizard has finished installing the software for lt USB Serial Converter Click Finish to close the wizard 6 The Found New Hardware Wizard will launch automatically to install the COM port emulation drivers As above select No not at this time from the options then click Next to proceed Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard Windows will search for current and updated software by looking on your computer on the hardware installation CD or on the Windows Update Web site with your permission Read our privacy policy Can Windows connect to Windows Update to search for software O Yes this time only Yes now and every time connect a device No not this time Click Next to con
35. the last move request When the signal is high no error was detected Notes The system considers a move request for the current position to be an error since the motor does not move Error signals are cleared after the next successful move Direction output Factory test output 18 Using the Offset Feature This feature makes it possible to control more than one actuator without increasing the number of BCD or serial input lines The actuator s SO value can be set from 1 to 967 minus the current NP value the number of positions the actuator is set to index Once an SO value is set that value is the first or lowest position an actuator will recognize The factory SO setting is 1 so an actuator with an NP value of 10 responds to move commands for positions 1 to 10 If the SO value is changed to 10 the actuator will respond only to move commands for positions 10 through 19 For any setting of SO and NP the lowest valid position will be the SO value and the highest valid position will be the SO value plus the NP value minus 1 i e the actuator will respond to commands for position SO through position SO NP 1 The examples below describe a system that will step sequentially from 1 through 31 with a single instruction However note that when positions are selected in a random sequence position 16 must always be requested before any positions higher than 16 are selected Figure 12 helps i
36. tinue 7 Repeat steps 2 6 to install the COM port emulation drivers 22 Appendix B Setup Mode Using the Manual Remote to Configure the Actuator In the absence of an optional RS 232 USB or serial interface the manual remote can be used to perform extensive actuator setup functions Accessing the Setup Mode To access the Setup mode press and hold the HOME SETUP button for 5 seconds Button Functions When a screen appears a line will be highlighted Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to highlight a different line When the desired line is highlighted press the HOME SETUP button to enter that value For parameters such as number of ports or positions use the arrow keys to toggle up and down to the desired value which is then entered by pressing the HOME SETUP button Only two menus the Interface Setup and Baudrate have more than three options Use the arrow keys to scroll down to additional screens to select the desired value or parameter The UP arrow key also functions as a back button A complete menu tree appears on the next page Examples To configure the actuator for a 10 position multiposition valve BEET 1 On the main menu use the arrow buttons to highlight Si BEALE RNE Valve Setup Press the HOME SETUP button Valve Menu 1 Two position 2 On the Valve Menu use the DOWN arrow button to highlight c Multiposition Multiposition Menu 1 Set positions 3 On the Multipos
37. ve to the position indicated on the BCD Input signals BCD Signals output These represent the current position data in the same format used as the Input protocol Note The BCD Output Signals are only updated after the motor has finished moving see Motor Run below and if there is no error see Error below Step input Toggling this line from high to low hold the signal low for a minimum of 5 ms causes the actuator to advance one position Home input Toggling this line from high to low hold the signal low for a minimum of 5 ms moves the actuator to the Home or first position Manual Direction input When the signal is high the actuator will move in a forward direction For example when moving from position 3 to position 4 it will move the shortest distance between the two positions When the signal is low the actuator will move in a reverse direction when moving from position 3 to position 4 it will move the longest distance between the two positions Auto Direction input When the signal is high the Manual Direction signal dictates how the actuator moves to different positions When the signal is low the actuator will calculate the shortest direction between two positions and move in that direction Motor Run output When the signal is high the motor is in an Off state When the signal is low the motor is in an On state moving Error output When the signal is low the actuator encountered an error with
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