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VALVEMATE®
Valve Actuator
User's Guide
LT3331/©2002 Gilson, Inc. All rights reserved December 2002
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Table of Contents
Declaration of Conformity
1 Introduction Description............................................................................1-1
Modes ..............................................................................1-1
Display ............................................................................1-1
Unpacking.............................................................................1-2
Customer Service .................................................................1-3
Technical Specifications .....................................................1-4
2 Installation Electrical Setup.....................................................................2-2
Fuse Installation ............................................................2-3
Power Cord Connection ..............................................2-4
Contact Connections ....................................................2-5
RS-232 Connection .......................................................2-7
GSIOC Connection .......................................................2-8
Plumbing Setup....................................................................2-9
Checking the VALVEMATE’s Configuration ................2-10
Checking the Unit ID ...................................................2-10
Checking the Baud Rate ..............................................2-11
Valve Installation or Replacement ...................................2-12
Before You Begin ...........................................................2-12
Placing Replacement Valve In Its Home Position...2-12
Attaching the Valve Adapter .....................................2-15
Removing the Installed Valve .....................................2-18
Selecting the Replacement Valve
in the VALVEMATE Software ...................................2-18
Installing the Replacement Valve ..............................2-19
Checking Valve Position and Liquid Flow .....................2-20
If You Turned Power OFF During Valve Replacement2-23
3 Operation Front Panel Control.............................................................3-2
Accessing Position Mode .............................................3-4
Change Valve Position .................................................3-5
If You See an Error........................................................3-5
Contact Closure Control ....................................................3-6
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4 Maintenance Replacing the Fuse(s) ..........................................................4-2
5 Troubleshooting Error Messages .....................................................................5-2
Troubleshooting ...................................................................5-3
Repair and Return Policies ................................................5-5
Before Calling Us...........................................................5-5
Warranty Repair ...........................................................5-5
Non-Warranty Repair ..................................................5-5
Rebuilt Exchange...........................................................5-6
Return Procedure ..........................................................5-6
AppendixA Replacement Parts and Accessories
High-Pressure Valves, Stainless Steel...............................A-1
High-Pressure PEEK Valves...............................................A-2
Low-Pressure Teflon Valves ..............................................A-2
Low-Pressure Hamilton Valves.........................................A-2
Replacement Valves ............................................................A-3
Mounting Adapter Kits ......................................................A-4
Accessories and Replacement Parts.................................A-5
Appendix B Valve Flow Path Diagrams
Rheodyne Valves .................................................................B-2
Hamilton Valves ..................................................................B-7
Appendix C GSIOC Commands
GSIOC Control.....................................................................C-1
GSIOC Commands .......................................................C-2
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Application of Council Directives:
89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC
Standards to which Conformity is Declared:
EN61326, EN61000-3-3, EN61000-3-2, EN61010-1
Manufacturer’s Name ...........................................Gilson, Inc.
Manufacturer’s Address .......................................3000 W. Beltline Highway
Middleton, WI 53562
EC Office Address ..................................................Gilson S.A.S.
19 Avenue des Entrepreneurs, B.P. 145
F-95400 Villiers-le-Bel, France
Type of Equipment.................................................Laboratory Equipment
Model. .......................................................................VALVEMATE®Valve Actuator
Beginning with Serial Number: 330K0A207
Month and Year of Manufacture: October 2000
Place: Middleton, WI (USA) Michael Jacquart
Issue Date: March 1997 Senior Vice President
Corporate Technology Development
I, the undersigned, hereby declare that the equipment
specified above conforms to the above Directives and Standards.
Declaration of Conformity
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1
Introduction
Description
The Gilson VALVEMATE® Valve Actuator provides automatic rotation of a 2-position or
multi-position, low- or high-pressure valve.
The VALVEMATE provides automatic valve rotation through the use of the front panel,
contact closures, RS-232, or Gilson Serial Input/Output Channel (GSIOC).
Modes
The VALVEMATE has the following modes:
Position mode. This mode identifies the valve type and its current position. When you
turn on the VALVEMATE, it will be in this mode after the initial startup screens are
displayed. You can change the valve position by pressing the up or down arrow key on
the front panel.
Unit ID mode. You use this mode to view and modify the identification number assigned
to the VALVEMATE.
Baud rate mode. You use this mode to view and modify the communication rate between
the VALVEMATE and a controlling device.
Valve mode. You use this mode to select the type of valve installed in the VALVEMATE.
Service mode. This mode identifies the number of times that the VALVEMATE has
rotated the valve and the number of hours that the VALVEMATE has been in operation.
Display
All status, parameter, and error codes appear on the front panel display.
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Introduction 1
Unpacking
Unpacking
Unpack the VALVEMATE and its accessories
carefully from the carton.
Check the contents with the list below. Do this
now, even if the VALVEMATE will not be used
immediately. Many carriers must receive concealed
damage claims within seven days of delivery.
• VALVEMATE module with appropriate valve
installed (if the valve was ordered along with
the VALVEMATE)
• GSIOC control cable
• 4-pin terminal block connector
• 7/64" Allen wrench
• fuse drawers and fuses
• 115V and 220V power cords
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Introduction 1
CustomerService
Customer Service
Gilson, Inc. and its worldwide network of
authorized representatives provide customers
with the following assistance: sales, technical
applications and instrument repair.
If you need assistance, please contact your Gilson
representative or if you are in the United States
call the Gilson Customer Service Department at
800-445-7661 or 608-836-1551. You can also
contact the Customer Service Department via its
e-mail address: [email protected]. Specific
contact information can be found on the Gilson
web site at www.gilson.com. To help us serve you
quickly and efficiently, please refer to the Before
Calling Us section on page 5-5.
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Introduction 1
RepairandReturnPolicies
TechnicalSpecifications
Warning: Changes or modifications to the
VALVEMATE not expressly approved by Gilson
could void the factory-authorized warranty.
The VALVEMATE has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC commercial
environment. The VALVEMATE generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of the VALVEMATE in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference;
in which case, the user will be required to correct the
interference at his/her own expense.
Shielded cables must be used with the VALVEMATE
to ensure compliance with the Class A FCC limits.
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Introduction 1
RepairandReturnPolicies
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Introduction 1
TechnicalSpecifications
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Installation
This section takes you through the steps for setting up your VALVEMATE Valve Actuator.
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Installation 2
ElectricalSetup
ElectricalSetup
Electrical connections are marked on the
VALVEMATE’s rear panel.
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Installation 2
ElectricalSetup
Fuse Installation
You receive the VALVEMATE without any fuses
installed.
1 Locate the accessory package containing the
fuse drawer appropriate for your line voltage.
Discard the other fuse drawer.
2 Locate the accessory package containing the 2.0
amp fuses.
3 Install the fuse(s) into the fuse drawer. The fuse
drawer for 100/120V accepts one fuse. The fuse
drawer for 220/240V accepts two fuses.
4 Insert the fuse drawer into its receptacle in the
VALVEMATE. See rear panel diagram on page
2-2.
Fuse drawer for 100/120 voltage selection Fuse drawer for 220/240 voltage selection
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Installation 2
ElectricalSetup
Power Cord Connection
Locate the appropriate power cord for your line
voltage. Discard the other power cord.
Use the power cord to connect the VALVEMATE
to an AC power source.
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Installation 2
ElectricalSetup
Contact Connections
The VALVEMATE contains two input contact
pairs and a removable terminal block connector for
easy wiring. The inputs are labeled for quick
identification.
Input contacts
Via the input contacts, the VALVEMATE can
receive signals to turn the valve in a clockwise
(CW) or counterclockwise (CCW) direction.
When controlling the VALVEMATE via the input
contacts, send pulse signals. These signals
momentarily close (activate) and open (deactivate)
a contact. The duration of the pulse must be at least
0.1 second.
Items you will need
To make connections to the input and output
contacts, you need:
• a wire insulation stripper
• a small blade screwdriver
• a 2-conductor cable for each connection that
you will make
You can purchase a 6-foot piece of suitable cable
(part number 709910206) from Gilson.
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Installation 2
ElectricalSetup
Making connections
To prepare the cable for each connection, do the
following:
1 Cut the cable into pieces of appropriate length;
then strip about 0.25 cm of insulation from each
end.
2 Insert each wire into the appropriate slot on the
terminal block connector. Push each wire all the
way in; then tighten its corresponding pin
screw.
Note: Be sure to maintain the correct orientation
of the terminal block connector relative to its
receptacle on the rear panel.
Attach all wires before joining the terminal
block connector to its receptacle.
3 Insert the terminal block connector into its
receptacle with the wires facing up and the pin
screws facing away from the device. Push the
connector in as far as it will go. It fits snugly
into its receptacle.
4 Connect the opposite ends of these wires to the
appropriate peripheral equipment. Be sure to
match GND connections.
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Installation 2
ElectricalSetup
RS-232 Connection
The VALVEMATE’s RS-232 port is used to transfer
information between the VALVEMATE and a
computer. For the location of the RS-232 port, refer to
the diagram on page 2-2.
To connect your computer to the VALVEMATE, you
need an RS-232 cable. Obtain a cable with D-connectors
that are appropriate for the VALVEMATE and your
computer. The VALVEMATE requires a 25-pin male
D-connector. Refer to the back panel of your
computer or its documentation to determine which
type of D-connector it requires. RS-232 cables are
available from Gilson and your local computer store.
Connecting RS-232 cable
Attach the male end of the RS-232 cable to the RS-
232 port located on back panel of the VALVEMATE.
Tighten the retaining screws.
Attach the other end of the RS-232 cable to the
computer’s RS-232 serial communications port.
Again, tighten the retaining screws.
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