GF EA 04 User manual

GF Piping Systems
Electric Actuators
Type EA04
Operating Instructions
Elektrische Stellantriebe
Typ EA04
Betriebsanleitung
Servomécanisme électrique
Types EA04
Manuel d'utilisation
Servomecanismo eléctrico
Tipos EA04
Manual de instrucciones
700278081 Electric Actuators Type EA04
6329 / DE EN FR ES / 02 (10.2022)
© Georg Fischer Piping Systems Ltd
CH-8201 Schahausen/Switzerland
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Content
Electric Actuators Type EA04 3
Elektrische Stellantriebe Typ EA04 25
Servomécanisme électrique Type EA04 47
Servomecanismo eléctrico Tipo EA04 69

GF Piping Systems
Electric Actuators
Type EA04
Instruction manual

GF Piping Systems
Translation of the original instruction manual
Disclaimer
The technical data are not binding. They neither constitute expressly warranted characteristics nor guaranteed properties nor a guaran-
teed durability. It is subject to modification. Our General Terms of Sale apply.

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Contents
1 About this document 7
1.1 Other applicable documents 7
1.2 Symbols 7
1.3 Abbreviations 7
2 Safety Information 8
2.1 Meaning of the signal words 8
2.2 Observe instruction manual 8
2.3 Safety and responsibility 8
2.4 Notes for service and operating personnel 9
3 Product description 10
3.1 Intended use 10
3.2 Use not in accordance with the intended use 10
3.3 EC and UKCA Declaration of Incorporation 10
3.4 Type overview 11
3.5 Design and function 11
3.6 Principle of operation 12
3.7 Operating mode on standard operation 13
3.8 Technical specifications 13
4 Installation 15
4.1 Assembly actuator with ball valve Type 546 Pro 15
4.2 Electrical connection 16
4.3 Connection diagram 17
4.4 Limit switches 17
5 Commissioning 18
5.1 Functional test 18
5.2 Using manual emergency override 19
5.3 Status light (only EA04 20Nm) 20

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6 Maintenance 20
6.1 Troubleshooting 21
7 Spare parts 21
8 Disposal 22

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1 About this document
1.1 Other applicable documents
Document
GF Planning Fundamentals Industry 700671687
Data sheet www.gfps.com/is-manuals-valves
Chemical resistance www.gfps.com
Instruction manual ball valve -
These documents are available from the GF Piping Systems Sales Company or at www.gfps.com.
1.2 Symbols
Symbol Indication
• Listed in no particular order.
►Call for action: Here, something has to be done.
1. Call for action in a certain order: Here, something has to be done in the specified order.
1.3 Abbreviations
Abbreviation Indication
EA Electric actuator
AC/DC Alternating Current/Direct Current
SELV Safety Extra Low Voltage
CW Clockwise
CCW Counter Clockwise
NO Normally open contact
NC Normally closed contact
BCD Binary coded decimals
SMD Surface Mounted Device

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2 Safety Information
The safety instructions apply to use as described under „Intended use“.
The safety instructions do not cover the following cases:
• Incidental events occurring during installation, operation and service.
• The operator is responsible for the local and site-related safety regulations.
2.1 Meaning of the signal words
In this instruction manual, warnings are used, which shall warn the user of death, injuries or material damage. Always read and
observe these warnings!
DANGER!
Imminent danger!
Non-observance may result in major injuries or death.
►Measures to avoid the danger.
WARNING!
Possible danger!
Non-observance may result in serious injuries.
►Measures to avoid the danger.
CAUTION!
Dangerous situation!
Non-observance may result in minor injuries.
►Measures to avoid the danger.
NOTE!
Dangerous situation!
Non-observance may result in material losses.
2.2 Observe instruction manual
The instruction manual is part of the product and an important element within the safety concept.
►Read and observe instruction manual.
►Always have instruction manual available by the product.
►Give instruction manual to all subsequent users of the product.
2.3 Safety and responsibility
►Only use the product as intended, see „Intended use“.
►Do not use a damaged or defective product. Replace any damaged product immediately.
►Make sure that the piping system has been installed professionally and that it is inspected regularly.
►The safety instructions for the valves are the same as for the piping system they are installed in.

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2.4 Notes for service and operating personnel
The following target groups are addressed in these operating instructions:
Operators
Operators are instructed in the operation of the product and observe the safety guidelines.
Service personnel
The service personnel has professional technical training and performs installation, putting into operation, as well as maintenance
work.
DANGER!
Improper handling!
Incorrect installation, putting into operation or service can cause personal injury and damage to property, as well as endanger the
environment.
►Installation and putting into operation of product and accessories exclusively by persons who have the required training, knowl-
edge or experience.
►Regular instruction of personnel in ll pplicble mtters of loclly pplicble regultions for occuptionl sfety nd environ-
mentl protection, especilly for pressurized pipes.

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3 Product description
3.1 Intended use
The EA04 electric actuators are designed for mounting on a valve and for connection to a control system provided by the plant and
are intended to operate valves with swivel movements of up to 180°.
The product is not intended for any other type of use than those listed here. Failure to observe the instructions contained in this
manual will void the manufacturer›s liability for the above-mentioned products. The Actuator is designed for integration into a com-
plete machine/peripheral system. It is not intended for direct connection to a voltage supply system, but only to a regulated and fused
power supply of a complete machine.
3.2 Use not in accordance with the intended use
Any use other than that described in the intended use is not in accordance with the intended use and is therefore not permitted.
If unsuitable products are installed or used in safety-relevant applications, unintended operating conditions may occur in the appli-
cation that can cause personal injury and/or property damage.
Only use the product in safety-relevant applications if this use is expressly specified and permitted in the product documentation.
GF Piping Systems AG accepts no liability for damage resulting from improper use. The risks associated with improper use lie
solely with the user.
3.3 EC and UKCA Declaration of Incorporation
The manufacturer Georg Fischer Rohrleitungssysteme AG, 8201 Schahausen (Switzerland) declares that the following partly com-
pleted machines according to the listed harmonized type standards are partly completed machines in the sense of the EC Machinery
Directive 2006/42/EC, Annex II B, and that they comply with the requirements of this directive that apply to partly completed ma-
chines. The commissioning of these partly completed machines, as well as their CE marking, is prohibited until the conformity of the
complete installation into which the partly completed machines are built is declared with the mentioned EC directive. Furthermore,
we declare that the special technical documentation was prepared in accordance with Annex VII, Part B of this directive.
Modifications to the products that aect the specified technical data and the intended use make this declaration invalid.
Additional information can be found in the “GF Planning Fundamentals”.
Product group Type designation Additional directives and harmonized design standards UK Regulation
Electric Actuators EA04 • 2014/30/EU
• EN 60204-1
• 2006/42/EG, Annex II B
• 2014/30/EU
• 2011/65/EU
• EN ISO 12100
• ISO5211
2008 No. 1597
2016 No. 1091
2012 No. 3032
Schahausen, 05.10.2022
Bastian Lübke
Head of Global R&D
Georg Fischer Piping Systems Ltd.
CH-8201 Schahausen (Switzerland)

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3.4 Type overview
Standard Type Voltage Torque Code Electrical connection
EA04 100 – 230V 10 Nm 198 151 480 DIN-plug
EA04 24V 10 Nm 198 151 481 DIN-plug
EA04 24 – 240V 20 Nm 198 151 492 DIN-plug
3.5 Design and function
3.5.1 Identification
1
2
3
8
7
4
5
6
Pos. Designation
1 Type label (EA04)
2 Internal assembly number
3 Maximum torque
4 Voltage type
5 Regulating time
6 Duty cycle
7 Serial number
8 CE marking
3.5.2 Design EA04
2
5
1
3
4Pos. Designation
1 Switch manual emergency override
2 Position indicator / manual emergency
override
3 Connection for control voltage
4 Connection for feedback
5 Status light (only EA04 20Nm)

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3.6 Principle of operation
The actuator runs by switching the voltage from the OPEN position to the CLOSE position. By switching the voltage to the other
input, the actuator runs from the CLOSE position to the OPEN position.
The end positions are factory set to 0 and 90°.
End positions and Middle position can later be changed via the end position buttons, see Chapter “Adjusting end positions”.
3.6.1 Position indicator
The position indicator shows the valve position. The valve positions can be read on the installed cover.
NOTE!
GF actuators are always delivered in the OPEN position.
When the cover is installed, the following image can be seen (Example ball valve):
OPEN CLOSE
Position indicator
Valve function
Actuating angle 0° - 90° 90° - 180°
Valve-position A-B
(OPEN)
C-D
(CLOSE)

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3.7 Operating mode on standard operation
The actuator runs by connecting the mains voltage from the „Open“ position to the
„Closed“ position. By switching the mains voltage to the other input, the actuator runs from the „Closed“ position to the „Open“
position. The end positions are defined by two limit switches.
3.7.1 Safety position
In case of power failure, the actuator stays in its current position.
3.8 Technical specifications
3.8.1 Specifications
Specifications EA04 EA04
Torque 10 Nm 20 Nm
Voltages 110 – 240V AC/ DC
24V AC/ DC
85 – 240V AC/ DC
24V AC/ DC
Cycle time 20 s/90° 12 s/90°
Duty Cycle 75% 75%
L/W/H [mm] 169/104/123 177/110/149
L/W/H [inch] 6.67/4.09/4.87 6.97/4.34/5.87
Weight 0,9 kg 1,5 kg
Flange interface F03/ 05 F03/ 05
Protection class IP65 IP65
Accessories Limit switch mechanical Limit switch mechanical
Housing material PA-GF PA-GF
3.8.2 Dimensions EA04 10Nm

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3.8.3 Dimensions EA04 20Nm

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4 Installation
4.1 Assembly actuator with ball valve Type 546 Pro
The electrical actuator can built on the ball valve type 546 Pro with the appropriate coupling piece and appropriate adapter:
Overveiw Description
1
3
4
5
6
7
8
2Insert the two screws (1) into the hexagonal attachments in
the adapter panel (2).
Fix adapter panel (2) with the four screws (3)
(F03F04 = size M5x10, F05 = size M6x12, F07 = size M8x20).
Insert assembly panel (6) on the valve. Fix assembly panel
with the four screws (5).
Insert actuator adapter (4) on the valve shaft. Ensure that the actuator adapter that matches
the actuator square attachment is used!
Connect actuator and valve. To do so, insert the actuator adapter in the square attachment of
the actuator.
Fix the automated unit using the two screws (7) and washers (8).

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►In addition to these instruction manual, also follow manufacturer›s specifications on ball valve type 546 Pro.
►Before installation, compare technical data of the actuator with the control and the valve. Only install actuator if the data match-
es.
►Before installation, check plugs and terminals for possible damage.
►Make sure that no damaged parts are used.
►Have installation and assembly only carried out by specialist sta.
►If device is directly controlled:
• Fit a circuit breaker on site.
• Do not connect grounding conductor
Requirements
• Cross section of the power lines max. 1.5 mm2.
• Fuse size: > 6 A.
►Ensure that actuator is only connected to voltages that meet the requirements on a protective extra low voltage circuit (PEVL).
►Connect actuator, see Section Connection diagram
4.2 Electrical connection
WARNING!
Too high current peaks the first time the actuator is switched on by charging the mains capacitor!
Danger of injury and/or malfunction.
►Connect actuator as per connection diagram and operate, see Section Connection diagram
WARNING!
Voltage too high!
Danger of injury and/or damage to property.
►Make sure that 24 V devices are only connected to voltages that meet the requirements of a safety extra low voltage circuit
(SELV).
NOTE!
Damage to the actuator by short circuit or corrosion!
Moisture and/or dirt in the actuator.
►Make sure that no water enters the actuator.
►Mount the cable routing, so it does not point upwards.

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4.3 Connection diagram
The power supply is connected with the large, grey DIN plug.
NEUTRAL o (-) PHASE o (+) ACTUATING
MOVEMENT
PIN 1 PIN 2 CLOSED
PIN 1 PIN 3 OPEN
PIN 4 IS THE CONNECTION TO EARTH OR GROUND
The potential-free connection is made via the small, black DIN plug.
OPEN CLOSE
PIN1 PIN2 PIN 3
OPEN
CLOSED
EARTH CON-
DUCTOR
“CLOSED”-
POSITION
FEEDBACK
“OPEN”- POSITI-
ON FEEDBACK
WARNING!
Water getting in.
Damage and/ or destruction of the actuator. Danger of injury possible.
►Before the plug is attached, ensure that the rubber seal is on the DIN plug.
4.4 Limit switches
The two end positions in the actuator have been factory set to 90°.

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5 Commissioning
Before commissioning the system, carry out a functional test of the product.
5.1 Functional test
Before actuator is connected to mains voltage:
►Make sure that main voltage matches details on type lable.
►Make sure that actuator is connected properly.
►Check fuse: > 6 A
►Check that valve position matches Position indicator of the actuator.
►Make sure that actuator and valve are connected correctly and tightly.
NOTE!
Using the manual emergency override, the actuator can open or close the valve even without mains voltage
WARNING!
Too high current peaks the first time the actuator is switched on by charging the mains capacitor!
Danger of injury and/ or malfunction.
►Connect actuator as per connection diagram and operate, see Section Connection diagram
WARNING!
Working with actuator cover removed!
Danger of injury and/ or material damage.
►Disconnect connections of the feed and control voltage.
►Only carry out adjustments on live parts with specially insulated tools.

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5.2 Using manual emergency override
The integrated manual emergency override is used to move the actuator manually into another position. The integrated manual
emergency override allows the actuator to continue operating temporarily if there is no power.
►If the actuator constantly or frequently fails: change actuator.
AUTOMAN
►Switch manual emergency override from position AUTO to MAN
►This achieves the following:
1. after a few seconds, the motor is shut o
2. the motor transmission output is bridged
5.2.1 Procedure
►Turn position display until desired position is reached.
►After override, switch manual emergency override switch from MAN to AUTO
►There are 2 ways of transferring the actuator to automatic operation:
a) With the actuator in function „MAN“, by turning the position indicator, run to one of the end positions (open or closed).
If the final position switch is activated, the motor power is interrupted. Switch manual emergency override switch from MAN to AUTO.
The actuator is back in automatic operation.
b) Switch manual emergency override switch from MAN to AUTO. Deactivate power supply for a few seconds, this resets the actuator
which then changes into the automatic operation.
WARNING!
Removing the Phillips screw on the manual emergency override switch!
Irreparable damage to the transmission unit; if removed, the warranty expires.
►Never remove the Phillips screw.
►Only activate via the manual emergency override switch.

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5.3 Status light (only EA04 20Nm)
The status light oers visual communication between actuator and user.
The current operating status of the actuator is displayed either by the light being permanently lit or dierent flashing sequences of
the light:
Time: 200 ms. X each figure of the configuration.
Configuration: figure 1 = LED on, if the figure is 0 = LED o
The configuration in each case a sequence of 4 columns of 4 figures.
Operating status actuator Time Configuration
Actuator without voltage 100% 0000 0000 0000 0000
Live actuator 100% 1111 1111 1111 1111
Actuator with activated torque protection 200 ms 1010 1010 1010 1010
Actuator in MAN operation 200 ms 1111 0111 1000 0000
Actuator in MAN operation, internal limit position switch
activated
200 ms 1110 1111 1111 1110
6 Maintenance
CAUTION!
Lack of product quality through use of spare parts not provided by GF Piping Systems!
Danger of injury.
►Only use the listed spare parts, see Chapter “Spare parts list”.
►Set maintenance intervals as per the conditions of use (e. g. actuating cycles, fluid, ambient temperature).
►As part of the regular system inspection, carry out the following maintenance activities:
Maintenance interval Maintenance task
Regularly ►Check that cover of the manual emergency override is correctly fitted. If necessary, fit cover.
►Check that housing cover of the actuator is fitted with 4 screws. If necessary, complete screws.
Regularly ►Check if grating noises are coming from the actuator. Replace actuator, see assembly instructions for
building valve with actuator.
Regularly ►Check that position display matches signal of the control. If necessary, adjust limits switches.
For questions regarding maintenance of the product, please contact your national GF Piping Systems representative.