FlowCon FN.1.4 Owner's manual

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTION
ELECTRICAL ACTUATORSFlowCon FN.1.4 actuator
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FlowCon FN.1.4 actuator
Figure 1
Figure 2
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Figure 3
Max 90º Max 90º
Figure 4
The actuator type FlowCon FN.1.4 is an elec-
trical actuator supplied with a valve adaptor for
easy installation.
Fitting and
orientation of the actuator
Separate valve adaptor from actuator (figure 2)
by pressing the green release button and 
turning the top part of the actuator 30° counter
clockwise. Then remove the top part of the ac-
tuator from the valve adaptor.
Rotate the black knob on the valve adaptor
counter clockwise (figure 3) so that the valve
adaptor stem and the green indicators are in top
position. Mount the valve adaptor on the in-
sert (which must already be installed in the valve
body) and finger tighten the connection union.
Do not use additional tools.
Never install the valve adaptor in closed po-
sition as this may damage the insert.
The piping network can now be tested if necessary
by manually adjusting the valve adaptor knob.
WARNING: Do not force the knob in either
direction and never adjust the black knob
on the valve adaptor with a higher torque
than 1 Nm.
Then place the actuator on the valve adaptor
and turn clockwise 30°, until a “click” is heard.
Please do not mount the actuator more than 90°
from vertical (figure 4).

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Figure 9: Dip switch factory settings (ON-ON).
Power 24V AC/DC
Ground/common
White Red
2-position, NC
Open
Black
FN.1.4 Actuator
Close
Green
Figure 5
FlowCon FN.1.4 Actuator
2-Position, Normally Closed
Power 24V AC/DC
Ground/common
White Red
2-position, NO
Open
FN.1.4 Actuator
Close
Black Green
Figure 6
FlowCon FN.1.4 Actuator
2-Position, Normally Open
Power 24V AC/DC
Ground/common
White Red
3-point-floating, NC
Open
Stop
FN.1.4 Actuator
Close
Black Green
Figure 7
FlowCon FN.1.4 Actuator
3-Point-Floating, Normally Closed
Power 24V AC/DC
Ground/common
White Red
3-point-floating, NC
Open
Stop
FN.0.4 / 5.4 Actuator
Close
Black Green
Figure 8
FlowCon FN.1.4 Actuator
3-Point-Floating, Normally Open
Actuator wiring
The wiring diagrams for FlowCon FN.1.4 is
shown in figure 5-8.
Dip switch settings
Lift the silicone cap on the back of the actuator to
get access to the dip switches (figure 9).
Dip switch no. 1- Rotation direction:
OFF - Normally open.
ON - Normally closed.
Dip switch no. 2 - Failsafe direction:
OFF - Open.
ON - Close.
Start-Up Sequence
When power is applied, the actuator will charge
the capacitor and calibrate itself:
•The capacitor is charged. This can take up to
90 sec (normally about 30 sec). The LED will
blink once every 2 sec. while charging.
•The actuator will proceed to normal operation
(according to the control signal). The LED will
blink in a loop of 1 sec. on, 9 sec. off while in
normal operation.
Failsafe Sequence
When power is lost, the actuator will go into fail-
safe mode after a few seconds:
•The actuator will perform the failsafe action
(open or close). The LED will blink once every
2 sec. while in failsafe mode.
•The LED will blink in failsafe mode for several
minutes after the failsafe action is completed
and then the actuator will shut off.

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Removing actuator / Manual override
operation
To disengage the actuator or perform manual
override, please turn off the power supply and
press the release button while turning the top
part of the actuator counter clockwise 30° (figure
2, page 1).
The piping network can now be tested if neces-
sary by manually adjusting the valve adaptor
knob.
IMPORTANT: FlowCon FN.1.4 actuator and
FN.1.4 valve adaptor are not custom made
as a pair from the supplier, which means that
a FN.1.4 actuator can be used with any FN
valve adaptor with green indicators. Using
other models of valve adaptors may cause
valve damage.
Warranty obligation
Failure to abide by all recommendations as per
this installation and operation instruction will
void warranty.
For latest updates pls. see www.flowcon.com

ELECTRICAL ACTUATORSFlowCon FN.1.4 actuator
FlowCon International assumes no responsibility
for mistakes, if any, in any printed material.
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