GF EA15 User manual

GF Piping Systems
Electric Actuators Type
EA15-250
Operating Instructions
Elektrische Stellantriebe
Typ EA15-250
Betriebsanleitung
Servomécanisme électrique
Types EA15-250
Manuel d'utilisation
Servomecanismo eléctrico
Tipos EA15-250
Manual de instrucciones
2008328 Electric Actuators Type EA15 - 250
MA_00125 / DE EN FR ES / 04 (05.2023)
© Georg Fischer Piping Systems Ltd
CH-8201 Schahausen/Switzerland
[phone]/info.ps@georgfischer.com
www.gfps.com

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Electric Actuators Type EA15-250 3
Elektrische Stellantriebe Typ EA15-250 41
Servomécanisme électrique Types EA15-250 79
Servomecanismo eléctrico Tipos EA15-250 117

GF Piping Systems
Electric Actuators
Type EA15-250
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 Declaration of Incorporation 10
3.4 Type overview 11
3.5 Design and function 12
3.6 Principle of operation 14
3.7 Wiring 18
3.8 Dimensional drawing of interfaces 22
3.9 Technical specifications 23
4 Installation 24
4.1 Installing the actuator with valve 24
4.2 Preparation and assembly 25
4.3 Connecting the actuator 26
5 Commissioning 27
5.1 Requirements 27
5.2 Putting the actuator into operation 27
6 Operation 28

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6.1 Insert the emergency manual override hand crank 28
6.2 Adjusting end positions 30
6.3 Inverting LED color assignment 31
6.4 Adjusting the heating element 31
6.5 Performing a factory reset 32
7 Help in case of faults 32
7.1 Error code indicator 32
7.2 Assignment of error codes 33
7.3 Troubleshooting 34
8 Maintenance 35
9 Accessories and spare parts 36
9.1 Actuators 36
9.2 Spare parts 36
9.3 Accessories 37

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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
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, know-
ledge 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 EA15/25/45/120/250 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° (e.g. ball valves and butterfly valves).
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 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 machi-
nes. 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
Electric Actuators EA15
EA25
EA45
EA120
EA250
• 2006/42/EG, Annex II B
• 2014/35/EU*
• 2014/30/EU
• 2011/65/EU
• EN 60204-1
• EN ISO 12100
• EN 60947-1*
• EN 61010-1
• 2008 No. 1597
• 2016 No. 1101
• 2016 No. 1091
• 2012 No. 3032
*valid for 100-230V types
Schahausen, 09.05.2023
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
3.4.1 Standard Type
Standard Type Voltage Code Electrical connection
EA15 100-230V AC 198153180 DIN-plug / cable gland
EA15 24V AC/DC 198153181 DIN-plug / cable Gland
EA25 100-230V AC 198153182 DIN-plug / cable gland
EA25 24V AC/DC 198153183 DIN-plug / cable Gland
EA45 100-230V AC 198153184 DIN-plug / cable gland
EA45 24V AC/DC 198153185 DIN-plug / cable gland
EA120 100-230V AC 198153186 DIN-plug / cable gland
EA120 24V AC/DC 198153187 DIN-plug / cable gland
EA250 100-230V AC 198153188 DIN-plug / cable gland
EA250 24V AC/DC 198153189 DIN-plug / cable gland
3.4.2 cULus -marked Types
cULus -marked Types Voltage Code Electrical connection
EA15 cULus marked* 100-230V AC 198153200 Cable gland only
EA15 cULus marked* 24V AC/DC 198153201 Cable gland only
EA25 cULus marked* 100-230V AC 198153202 Cable gland only
EA25 cULus marked* 24V AC/DC 198153203 Cable gland only
EA45 cULus marked* 100-230V AC 198153204 Cable gland only
EA45 cULus marked* 24V AC/DC 198153205 Cable gland only
EA120 cULus marked* 100-230V AC 198153206 Cable gland only
EA120 cULus marked* 24V AC/DC 198153207 Cable gland only
EA250 cULus marked* 100-230V AC 198153208 Cable gland only
EA250 cULus marked* 24V AC/DC 198153209 Cable gland only
* Please note: Technically Standard and cULus marked products are identical – only the electric connection ex-works is dierent.

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3.5 Design and function
3.5.1 Identification
Type EA25
198153182
PP-GF
100-230V
ED 100%
2 00000000 000
www.gfps.com
IP68
198151300
50/60Hz
40VA
1
6
2
3
4
5
8
7
Pos. Designation
1 Type plate (e. g. EA25)
2 Assembly number
3 Housing material
4 Voltage type
5 Duty cycle/protection rating
6 Nominal power
7 Serial number
8 Approvals & CE-mark
3.5.2 Design EA15
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
9
10
11
12
Pos. Designation
1 Shaft for emergency manual override hand
crank
2 Power supply with cover
3 Digital position detection
4 Control power for OPEN/CLOSE
5 DC motor
6 Optical position indicator
7 Light tube for LED status feedback
8 7 segment error display
9 Relays for position feedback OPEN/CLOSE
10 Heating element (temperature threshold
control)
11 Buttons for end position adjustment
12 Terminal block to connect position
feedback”

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3.5.3 Design EA25-250
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
4
3
1
2
Pos. Designation
1 Shaft for emergency manual override hand
crank
2 Power supply with cover
3 Digital position detection
4 Control power for OPEN/CLOSE/MIDDLE
position
5 DC motor
6 Optical position indicator
7 Light tube for LED status feedback
8 7 segment error display
9 Relays for position feedback OPEN/CLOSE/
MIDDLE/ready-to-operate
10 Heating element (temperature threshold
control)
11 Buttons for end position adjustment
12 Terminal block to connect position
feedback”
13 Connections for DIN plug or cable gland

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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°. Additionally for types EA25-250, any 3rd position (MIDDLE position) can be adjusted,
which is located between the OPEN position and the CLOSE position. This position is not assigned at the factory.
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):
2-way 3-way horizontal (L)* 3-way vertical (L)*
Image of position
indicator in valve-
position 1
DC
A
B
DC
A
B
DC
A
B
Valve function
A
B
C
D
B
C
A
Actuating angle 0° - 90° 0° - 90° 0° - 180°
Valve-position 1 A-B
(OPEN)
A–C
(Flow right side, outlet to the
front)
B-C
(Flow left side, bottom outlet)
Valve-position 2 C-D
(CLOSE)
B–C
(Flow left side, outlet to the front)
A-C
(Flow right side, bottom outlet)
*EA25-250

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3.6.2 LED status feedback
The LED status feedback shows the valve positions and the current status of the actuator.
The following table shows the color assignment of the LED:
Color Designation
Red OPEN position
A
B
C D
Green CLOSE position
A
B
C D
White MIDDLE position*
A
B
C D
Flashes white Actuator moves
Flashes yellow Fault
Flashes blue Learning mode
Green/yellow Setpoint value reached (at positioner)*
Turquoise Adjustment run / operation of color
inversion
*EA25-250
The color assignments are valid in any case – even when colors have been inverted later by customer. If the plant standard
requires an inversion of the color assignment, the customer can adjust this afterwards; see Chapter “Inverting LED color assign-
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3.6.3 Buttons for setting the end positions
Buttons
SET STORE CCW CW
Buttons
The following table describes the functions of buttons shown above:
Button Adjustment mode
(“SET” button pressed for ~3 s)
Error mode
LED flashes yellow
SET Press the button, until the color of
the LED of which the assigned
position is to be changed lights up
(e. g. green – CLOSE)
Acknowledge the error (instead
of disconnecting the power
supply)
STORE Saving the position moved to
CCW Moving counterclockwise
CW Moving clockwise
The following table describes the functions of button combinations:
Button combination
(press ~3s)
Function Action
SET + CCW LED color assignment Inverting colors
SET + CW Factory reset Actuator will be set to the
values pre-set at the factory;
all positions will be deleted

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3.6.4 Overload protection
The supply unit of the actuator has an overload protection that protects the DC motor and the power supply from overheating. The
overload protection is activated as soon as the load exceeds the torque range. The actuator motor resumes as soon as the load is in
the torque range and the temperature/current has gone down.
3.6.5 Safety position
During a power outage, the actuator remains in its current position. If the actuator is fitted with the “fail-safe return unit” accessory,
it can automatically move to a predefined safety position (OPEN or CLOSE), in case of a power outage.
3.6.6 Heating element
The integrated heating element prevents condensation or icing inside the housing. It starts heating from a preset value. The value
depends on the ambient temperature, at which the actuator is operated, and can be set manually. The default setting is <0 °C / <32
°F. When the heating element is active, the dot on the 7 segment display is illuminated.
3.6.7 Emergency manual override
The integrated emergency manual override is used to run the actuator manually into another position. The integrated emergency
manual override allows the operation of the actuator to be maintained for a short time if there is no current applied, e. g. during
putting into operation or during a power outage.

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3.7 Wiring
Standard actuators: Provided with DIN-Plugs from factory. Follow diagrams below.
cULus marked actuators: Provided with cable glands. Connect open wired directly to Terminals 1-N.
3.7.1 EA15 wiring diagram
Connection of the voltage supply
for positions OPEN and CLOSE
Connection of position feedback
for positions OPEN and CLOSE
1 2 N
connection
terminals
green/yellow
connector
blackredgreen
1 2 3
open close
PE – Protective
Earth IEC60364 7 8 9 1011 Connection
terminals
closeopen
Connector
blackwhitered
max. 2A @
30V DC
NO NC NO NC COM
1 2 3 4
3.7.2 EA25-250 wiring diagram
Connection of the voltage supply
for positions OPEN, CLOSE and MIDDLE
Connection of position feedback
for positions OPEN, CLOSE (MIDDLE optional)
1 2 3 4 N
connection
terminals
green/yellow
connector
blackredgreen
1 2 3
open closemiddle permanent
PE – Protective
Earth IEC60364 5 6 7 8 9 10111213 Connection
terminals
Ready to
operate close middleopen
green
Connector
blackwhitered
COM
Relay ratings:
Relays: Max. 6A @
either 230VAC or
24VDC
Caution: Do not mix
24VDC and 230VAC!
Apply only one
voltage-level!
NO NO NC NO NC COM NO NC
1 2 3 4
WARNING!
No mixed voltage sources!
Do not connect mixed voltage potentials or voltage sources on the feedback relays. Only use one single power voltage source to
connect to terminals 1, 2, 3 or 4. Do not supply power voltage from dierent voltage sources to one actuator!
►Either connects 230VAC or 24VDC the feedback relays.
►Do not connect 230VAC and 24VDC at the same time.
►Also ensure the voltage is supplied from one single source to all relay contacts at all times.

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3.7.3 Connection type DIN-plug
Connection type DIN-plug
Power supply
Position feedback
3
3
21OPEN
V+
CLOSE
V+
N
PE
3
3
21OPENCLOSE
N
N.C.

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3.7.4 Connection type cable gland
Open housing cover
Connection type cable gland: Power connection Connection type Cable gland: Signal feedback
AWG 18-16 IEC60364
Ø 0.5-1.5 mm2
M = 1.5 Nm
Power connection terminals
1 2 3 4 N
OPEN CLOSE N
PE
+25mm Ø5mm
OPEN CLOSE N
5 6 7 8910111213
Standard wiring: NC
AWG 18-16
Signal feedback connection terminals
WARNING!
Connecting the actuator with an open-ended wire through the cables glands provided.
►Connect the protective earth (PE) provided on the main board.
►Use a suitable isolated ring terminal lug, accepting 0.5 – 1.5mm2 wires, ring diameter 0.5cm.
NOTE!
Ex factory, the position feedback is wired as a normally closed contact (NC). On site, this might also be implemented as a normally
open contact (NO), subsequently.