FlowCon SM.3 Owner's manual

Installation and Operation Instruction
Figure 1
O-ring Groove
200 mm (8”)
flanges
O-ring Groove
250 mm (10”)
flanges
The bottom side of the
actuator
“Actuator
legs” Snap ring:
Stop points
Figure 2
Spindle adaptor
Snap ring
Figure 3
The FlowCon Energy FIT System are avail-
able in different sizes and four different flanged
models covering 8 different sizes:
FlowCon SM.3 DN65-80 (2 1/2”-3”)
FlowCon SM.4 DN80-100 (3”-4”)
FlowCon SM.5 DN125-150 (5”-6”)
FlowCon SM.6 DN200-250 (8”-10”)
O-rings are supplied with the valve body and are
used to seal the connections. It is recommended
to grease the O-rings with silicone grease.
Please make sure these are properly placed
in the O-ring grooves on valve inlet and outlet,
before installing the housing. Please note that
FlowCon SM.6 (DN200-250 / 8”-10”) contains two
O-ring grooves. Use the inner groove for DN200 /
8” flanges and outer groove for DN250 / 10” flanges.
The actuator types FlowCon SM.0.0.0.3,
SM.0.0.0.4, SM.0.0.0.5 and SM.0.0.0.6 are elec-
trical programmable actuators. SM.0.0.0.5 and
.6 are BACnet actuators and have a supplemen-
tary instruction on BACnet connection and pro-
gramming.
Fitting and Re-tting the actuator
It is recommended to grease the O-ring on the
spindle adaptor with silicone grease before plac-
ing the spindle adaptor on the valve spindle.
Then place the actuator on the spindle adaptor
and place the three actuator “legs” into the three
holes in the mounting bracket (figure 2 and 3).
Make sure that the snap ring is clicked onto the
mounting bracket, so that the snap ring is locked
at the top of the mounting bracket, but still able to
rotate. Then finger-turn the snap ring counter
clockwise (upside view) approximately 1/6 of a
turn until its stop points touch the actuator “legs”
and the mounting is lock with a (small) click. Do
not use additional tools.
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Figure 4
360º
Figure 5
In case the actuator will have to be removed, it
is recommended to electrically open the valve
for easier removal. Hereafter reverse the proce-
dure and turn the snap ring clockwise until the
actuator is loosened and lift the actuator up.
Again, no need for additional tools.
Do not remove cover from actuator.
Opening cover will void warranty.
Remember to remove the protection film
from the actuator display to avoid conden-
sation.
Orientation
Upside-down installation is allowed along with
the standard horizontal and vertical installation
(figure 5).
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Intelligent Interface Connection
The FlowCon Energy FIT System includes the
state-of-the-art FlowCon Intelligent Interface
which is the controller in the FIT System. The
Intelligent Interface is compatible with 24V DC
only.
Sensor Kit Connection
The FlowCon Energy FIT System includes two
temperature sensors that should be installed as
close to the coil as possible, within 0.3-3 mtr (1-
10 ft) if possible. T1 should be installed on the
inlet to the coil and T2 on the outlet of the coil.
Sensors are to be installed in 1/4” ISO ports.
The temperature sensor cable (3 mtr / 9.8 ft) at-
taches - via quick-connectors - to the Intelligent
Interface cable (0.6 mtr / 2 ft).
In addition, the FIT System includes two pres-
sure sensors that must be installed on or close
to the PICV valve. P1 should be installed on the
inlet of the PICV and P2 on the outlet. Sensors
are to be installed in 1/4” ISO ports. The pres-
sure sensor cable (1.6 mtr / 6 ft) attaches - via
quick-connectors - to the Intelligent Interface
cable (0.6 mtr / 2 ft).
Be aware to connect according to wiring diagrams
page 4 and 5 to avoid loosing warranty.
FlowCon App
Download the FlowCon App from AppStore or
GooglePlay and take full advantage of the FIT
system. Information on ΔT, ΔP, flow and BTU is
transferred.
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FlowCon PICV FlowCon Intelligent Interface
Controller
Power 24V DC
Ground/common
Black
Red
White
Green
Red (no function)
Black
Green
White
Red
Input signal
2-10V DC
Feedback signal
2-10V DC
Black
Green
Blue
White
ΔP Flow ΔT
Black
Red
BMS
Black
Green
White
Red
White
Green
Red (no function)
Input signal
2-10V DC
FlowCon Intelligent Interface
RETURN
COIL
SUPPLY
BMS
D N 5 0 /6 5 / 8 0
FlowCon PICV
FlowCon
Pressure
Sensor P2
FlowCon
Pressure
Sensor P1
FlowCon
Temperature
Sensor T2
FlowCon
Intelligent
Interface
FlowCon
Temperature
Sensor T1
Wiring Instructions
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P1
P2
Black
Red
FlowCon Intelligent Interface
Black
Green
White
Red
White
Green
Red (no function)
White/Black - Ground/common
Red - Power 24V DC
FlowCon Pressure Sensors
FlowCon Temperature Sensors
Black
Red
FlowCon Intelligent Interface
White
Green
Red (no function)
Black
Green
White
Red
White/Yellow - Input 0-5VDC
Black - Ground/common
Red - Power 24V DC
T1
T2
Start-Up Sequence
When power is turned on, the actuator will auto-
matically calibrate to determine closing point of
the valve. Calibration can take up to 10 minutes
depending on the valve’s position at start-up.
During calibration actuator display will show
“
CAL
”. Hereafter it will procced to normal opera-
tion mode (according to control signal).
If no control signal is detected, flush is started if
enabled in the programming menu (enabled by
default), opening the valve to 5/6 of fully open.
Actuator display will show “
FLUSH
” until control
signal is detected.
At first start-up please enter programming menu
to set actuator settings.
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Step Display Description Values
0 Password.
*scrolling top:
ENTER PASS WORD
Disabled by default
Password: 3569266.
Only if Enabled (in step 11).
Change one digit at a time, press and
to move between digits.
At last digit, press to go to next step.
1 Select language.
*scrolling top:
SELECT LANGUAG
Default: English.
Possibility to choose other languages later
on (not currently an option).
2Select valve model onto which the
actuator is installed.
*scrolling top:
SELECT VALVE MODEL
Default: SM.0.0.
Select from the 9 available valve models,
starting from SM.3.0.
Options: SM.3.0, SM.3.1...
3 Choose unit scale for flow rate.
*scrolling top:
SELECT UNIT SCALE
Default: l/sec.
Options: l/sec or l/hr or GPM.
4 Activate Flush mode at start-up.
*scrolling top:
SELECT FLUSH MODE
Default: Enable.
Options: Enable or Disable.
When no control signal (analog) is detected
at start up, flush mode is started (5/6 of fully
opened). It will be dismissed when control
signal is detected.
5 Select type of control signal.
*scrolling top:
SELECT CONTROL SIGNAL
Default: 2-10VDC.
Options: 2-10VDC or 4-20mA or digital.
Choose:
• 2-10VDC for VDC
All values selected in the programming menu are stored in non-volatile memory.
Programming Menu
The programming menu is always accessible. To enter the program-
ming menu, simultaneously press and for 6 seconds, until
bottom line in display blinks.
To change a value, press or . For quick scroll through values
hold down or . Press to accept a value and go to next step
and press to go to previous step.
For fast menu exit press and simultaneously for 6 seconds. The
actuator will automatically return to normal operation mode if no ac-
tion is detected on arrow keys for 1 minute.
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Step Display Description Values
6 Select minimum control value.
*scrolling top:
SET MINIMUM LIMIT
Volt default: 2.
Options: leave at default: 2.
7 Select maximum control value.
*scrolling top:
SET MAXIMUM LIMIT
Volt default: 10.
Options: leave at default: 10.
8 Select feedback signal.
*scrolling top:
SELECT FEEDBAC SIGNAL
Default: AU; Automatic match of
control signal if analog.
Options: leave at default: All,
or choose 2-10V DC
9 Set the designed maximum flow.
Accuracy: Greatest of either ±5% of
controlled flow or ±2% of max. valve flow.
*scrolling top:
SELECT MAXIMUM FLOW
Default: Maximum setting.
Values depend on valve model and unit
scale chosen in step 2 and 3.
Stepping increments as per tech note.
10 Select direction of rotation.
*scrolling top:
SELECT ROTAT DIRECT
Default: Normally Closed (NC).
Options: leave at default: Normally
Closed (NC).
11 Activation of password.
*scrolling top:
ACTIVAT PASS WORD
Default: Disable.
Options: Enable or Disable.
If Enabled password is required to ac-
cess alarm and programming menu.
12 Select direction of rotation when Failsafe.
*scrolling top:
SELECT FAIL SAFE DIRECT
Default: Closed.
Options: Open or Closed.
Only valid for SM.0.0.0.4 (failsafe
model). Failsafe direction open means
opening to max. flow
chosen in step 9.
Failsafe mode (only SM.0.0.0.4)
If power supply is out of range or lost, failsafe mode will be activated:
1. Approx. 80 sec. delay.
2. Actuator opens/closes valve (according to step 12 in programming menu).
3. Actuator shuts off.
If power supply is restored during action 1. or 2., failsafe mode is deactivated.
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Information
Current flow rate1.
Indicates current flow rate in
l/sec, l/hr or GPM.
Display Description Values
Indicates unit scale system. l/sec or l/min or GPM.
mA or VDC.
Indicates battery level. Basic version with no battery (SM.0.0.0.3)
Failsafe version with battery (SM.0.0.0.4)
Battery level low, charging needed.
Medium battery level.
Battery charged.
Alarm indicator. Blinking if actuator is still functional (warning).
Fully on if actuator is not working (critical).
CONTROL SIGNAL 2.0 VDC
FEEDBAC SIGNAL 2.0 VDC
VALVE SM. 3.1
pressur range 30-800 kpad
MAXIMUM FLOW RATE 6.580 L/SEC
OPERAT DIRECT NC
FAIL SAFE DIRECT CLOSE
ERROR CODE 01
Information
Control signal Indicates value of control signal. 2-10V DC
Feedback signal Indicates value of feedback signal. 2-10V DC
Valve Indicates valve model. From SM.3.0 and up...
Pressure range Indicates pressure range. 30-600 kPaD, 35-600 kPaD or 50-600 kPaD /
4.5-87 psid, 5.1-87 psid or 7.3-87 psid.
Maximum flow rate Indicates selected maximum de-
signed flow rate.
Depends on valve etc.
l/sec, l/hr or GPM
Operational direction Indicates direction of rotation. NC
Failsafe direction Indicates failsafe direction. Open or Closed
Valid for failsafe actuator models
Critical Alarm Indicates alarm error code. 01, 03, 05 (without failsafe) or 06.
Only if critical alarm is present.
In Operation
Note 1: The flow rate shown on the actuator display is a calculated value. Flow rates below 1.0 valve rotation is shown as indications,
illustrated with an apostrophe in front of the flow rate. If display shows “NA” the valve model has not been chosen in programming menu step 2.
Use to go to next information line and to go
to the previous.
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Alarm Menu
To enter the alarm menu, simultaneously press and for 6 seconds. The alarm menu is
only accessible if an alarm is present (i.e. when the icon
⚠
is displayed). Press to go to the next
alarm display and press to go to previous.
For fast menu exit press and simultaneously for 6 seconds. The actuator will automatically
return to normal operation mode if no action is detected on arrow keys for 1 minute.
If the actuator is still functioning (= warning code 01, 04, 05 with failsafe and 07 with failsafe),
the
⚠
icon will blink. If the actuator is NOT functioning (=error code 01, 03, 05, 06 with failsafe
and 08), the
⚠
icon is fully on. Error codes will be shown in the information part of the actuator
display.
Display Description Action
Alarm.
Enter password. If enabled in programming menu step 11
Disabled by default. Password: 3569266.
Code Icon Description Details
01 Valve/actuator is overtorqued. Operation is stopped. Actuator will retry operation every
4 minutes. If over torque condition
disappear, error will convert to error code 02.
02 Actuator has reached its torque limit in
the past.
Actuator is functioning.
To reset the alarm simultaneously press and
for 6 seconds.
03 Critical - over temperature. Critical: Temperature in actuator is at least 70ºC, motor
operation is stopped. If temperature is decreasing,
operation will resume.
04 High temperature. Actuator is still functioning. Temperature in actuator is at
least 50ºC as limited according to tech note. If tempera-
ture is decreasing, operation will resume.
05 No Failsafe: Power supply not in range. Operation is stopped. Alarm will automatically reset
when voltage is back in range.
With Failsafe: Power supply not de-
tected / not in range.
Failsafe is activated. Alarm will automatically reset
when voltage is back in range.
06 Control signal not detected. Operation is stopped. Alarm will automatically reset
when control signal is back in range.
07 Battery error. Battery is not properly connected. Alarm will reset when
battery is properly connected.
Only valid for failsafe actuators.
08 BACnet fallback mode BACnet control value has not been updated and BAC-
net fallback timeout has been reached. Alarm will reset
when BACnet control signal is refreshed.
Only valid for BACnet actuators.
FULL ON
BLINKING
BLINKING
BLINKING
BLINKING
FULL ON
FULL ON
FULL ON
FULL ON
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Auto-stroke sequence
In case the valve does not operate as expected,
start the auto-stroke sequence to re-calibrate
the closing point making sure that the actuator
is able to open the valve fully. Press and
simultaneously for 6 seconds to start auto-stroke.
An auto-stroke sequence cannot be cancelled.
During auto-stroke actuator display will show
“AUTO STROKE CYCLES”. Hereafter it will proceed to
normal operation mode (according to control sig-
nal). If the actuator is not able to open valve fully,
error code 01 will be displayed.
Manual Override
Manual override is used to temporarily set the
valve position regardless the settings and con-
trol signal for the actuator. Disconnect power to
the actuator and remove the actuator from the
valve. Turn the valve spindle clockwise to close
valve and counter-clockwise to open. Re-mount
the actuator and connect power. Be aware to
protect that actuator from water while not on the
valve.
When manually operating the vale (actua-
tor disconnected) do not use more than 10
Nm torque. Use of higher torque will void
warranty.
Failsafe Mode
In case of power failure, failsafe models will
move actuator to the position chosen in pro-
gramming menu step 13 and show warning code
05 in the actuator display. When voltage is back
in range ⚠will be reset.
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