Honeywell VC2 Series, VC4 Series, VC60 Series,... User manual

VC2, VC4, VC60, VC8
On-Off Actuator for VC Series Balanced Hydronic Valves
These 2-position (open/close) control actuators are used with VCZ
1000, 1100, 6000 and 6100 series hydronic valves in a normal
indoor environment to provide quick opening/closing to control the
flow of hot and/or chilled water or glycol solution to 60% concentra-
tion. They are designed for on-off "zone" control of heating/cooling
systems, or to control individual fan coil, baseboard radiator or
convector applications.
Depending on the model selected, the actuator can be controlled
by a low or line voltage SPST or SPDT controller, such as a room
thermostat, aquastat or flow switch.
VC80 series valve actuators are designed to be used with hard-
wired electronic thermostats with series anticipator or power-
stealing thermostats. Recommended control thermostats include
T8601D, T8401C, T8380 and T8360 families.
VC actuators use cam-operated cartridge travel to resist water
hammer. Internal limit switches prevent motor overrun. Some of
these actuators have conformally coated printed circuit boards for
humidity resistance.
SPECIFICATIONS
The specifications following are nominal and conform to generally
accepted industry standards. Honeywell is not responsible for damages
resulting from misapplication or misuse of its products.
Voltage: Label Colour Code
24V 50Hz ; 24V 60Hz Models Blue
100-130 V 50-60 Hz Model Black
200-240 V 50-60 Hz Model Red
Power consumption:
6 Watts Max. at nominal Voltage (during valve position change).
Use 24 V Class 2 transformer.
Provide 6 VA per valve for transformer and connection wire sizing.
Maximum Duty Cycle: 15%
Nominal timing: Valve opens in 6 seconds @ 60 Hz (20% longer @
50 Hz)
Electrical termination: Available in 3 versions:
(1) Molex™ (header # 39-30-1060). Requires mating
connector (receptacle/housing # 39-01-2060). OR
(2) integral 1 meter [nominal 39"] leadwire cable.
(3) 5 feet [1.5 meter] plenum-rated cable per UL94-5V.
Includes plastic adapter for use with 3/8" flexible conduit.
End switch rating :
2.2 A inductive from 5 to 110 Vac,
1.0 A inductive above 110 to 277 Vac.
Min. DC switching capability: 5 mA @ 24 Vdc
Operating ambient temperature:
0 to 65°C [32 to 150°F]
Humidity Rating: 5-95% RH (non-condensing)
Fluid temperatures: 34 to 203°F [1 to 95°C]
Shipping & storage temperature: -40 to +65°C [-40 to +150°F]
Atmosphere: non-corrosive, non-explosive
Nominal Dimensions (Actuator only):
3-23/32" width x 2-11/16" depth x 2-3/4" height
94 mm width x 68 mm depth x 70 mm height
Accessories: 272866B Valve Flushing Cap
Form No. 95C-10920
© Honeywell Limited.
2003.02.24

MODELS:
Actuator Only: VC2, VC4, VC60, VC8 (See Table 1)
Bodies (Order Separately): VCZ..., (See 95C-10919)
Actuators
Model No. Power Control
Input
Auxiliary
Switch
Special
Features
INTERNATIONAL MODEL [4]
VC2010zz00 24V~50Hz SPDT - - Molex
VC2011zz00 24V~50Hz SPDT - - Cable
VC2012zz00 [1] 24V~50Hz SPDT - - Molex
VC2611zz00 24V~50Hz SPDT Yes Cable
VC4012zz00 200-240V~50-60Hz SPST - - Molex
VC4013zz00 200-240V~50-60Hz SPST - - Cable
VC4013zz11 [3] 200-240V~50-60Hz SPST - - Cable
VC4613zz00 200-240V~50-60Hz SPST Yes Cable
VC6012zz00 200-240V~50-60Hz SPDT - - Molex
VC6013zz00 200-240V~50-60Hz SPDT - - Cable
VC6013zz11 [3] 200-240V~50-60Hz SPDT - - Cable
VC6612zz00 200-240V~50-60Hz SPDT Yes Molex
VC6613zz00 200-240V~50-60Hz SPDT Yes Cable
VC8011zz00 24V~50Hz SPST - - Cable
VC8611zz00 24V~50Hz SPST Yes Cable
NORTH AMERICA MODELS [4]
VC2114zz11 [3] 24V~60Hz SPDT - - Plenum[2]
VC2714zz11 [3] 24V~60Hz SPDT Yes Plenum[2]
VC4011zz11 [3] 120V~60Hz SPST - - Cable
VC4013zz11 [3] 200-240V~50-60Hz SPST - - Cable
VC8111zz11 [3] 24V~60Hz SPST - - Cable
VC8114zz11 [3] 24V~60Hz SPST - - Plenum[2]
VC8711zz11 [3] 24V~60Hz SPST Yes Cable
VC8714zz11 [3] 24V~60Hz SPST Yes Plenum[2]
NOTE:
[1] with Snubber circuit
[2] Plenum rated with 1.5 meter cable
[3] Model number ending with "11" has conformal coated printed circuit
board for heating/cooling use.
[4] Some models are not available in all countries. Not all VC Actuator
modes are shown.
Table 1 - Actuator Model Identifiers
VC Valve Assembled dimensions for reference (Figure 1 & Table 2):
94 [3-3/4]
68 [2-3/4] 94 [3-3/4]
Figure 1 - Nominal dimensions in inches and millimetres
A B B
AB
A
D
90 [3-9/16]
C
C
E
[4] Dimensio
n
Pipe Fitting Sizes
C D E
mm Inches mm Inches mm Inches
1/2" BSPP (int.) [2] 98 3- /8 111 4-3/8 136 5-11/32
1/2" BSPT (int.)
3/4" BSPP (int.)
94 3-11/16
113 4- /16
130 5-1/8
3/4" BSPT (int.)
3/4" BSPP (ext.)
22mm Compression [3] 112 4- /16 140 5-1/2
1" BSPP (int.) 94 3-11/16 136 5-11/32
1" BSPP (ext.) 95 3-11/1 114 4- /1 13 5-11/33
1" BSPT (int.) 94 3-11/16 113 4- /16 136 5-11/32
28mm Compression [3] 116 4-9/16 14 5-13/16
NORTH A ERICA STANDARD ODELS
3/8" FLARE [1] 98 3- /8
111 4-3/8
136 5-11/32
1/2" SWEAT 89 3-1/2 130 5-1/8
1/2" FLARE [1]
98 3- /8 136 5-11/32
1/2" INVERTED FLARE [1]
1/2" NPT (int.)
3/4" NPT (int.)
94 3-11/16 113 4- /16
130 5-1/8
3/4" SWEAT 132
136
5-3/16
5-11/32
1" NPT (int.)
1" SWEAT
1-1/4" SWEAT 110 4-5/16 118 4-5/8 142 5-5/8
1-1/4" NPT (int.)
[1] No adapters
[2] Suitable for use as15 mm compression fitting
[3] Dimensions shown with nuts and olives installed
[4] Some models not available in all countries
Table 2 - VC Valve assembled dimensions
MANUAL OPENER
The manual opener can be manipulated only when in the up position.
The motorized valve can be opened by firmly pushing the red manual
lever down to midway and in. This holds the valve in the open
position. This "manual open" position may be used for filling, venting,
draining the system or for opening the valve in case of power failure.
The valve can be restored manually to the closed position by
depressing the red manual lever lightly and then pulling the lever out.
The valve and actuator will return to the automatic position when
power is restored.
NOTE: If the valve is powered open (the lever is down), it can not be
manually closed unless actuator is removed.
INSTALLATION
WHEN INSTALLING THIS PRODUCT:
1. Read these instructions carefully. Failure to follow them could
damage the product or cause a hazardous condition.
2. Check the ratings given in the instructions and on the product to
make sure the product is suitable for your application.
3. Installer must be a trained, experienced service technician.
4. Always conduct a thorough checkout when installation is com-
pleted.
5. While not necessary to remove the actuator from the body, it can
be removed for ease of installation. The actuator can be installed
in any position to suit the most convenient wiring mode.
6. An extra 1" (25 mm) head clearance is required to remove the
actuator.
! CAUTION:
Disconnect power supply before connecting wiring to prevent
electrical shock and equipment damage.
On 24 V systems, never jumper the valve coil terminals, even
temporarily. This may damage the thermostat.
2

12
3
4
PLUMBING
Refer to the VC Series Cartridge Valve Installation and Instruction
sheet, form number 95C-10919, for plumbing instructions.
! IMPORTANT:
For trouble-free operation of the product, good installation
practice must include initial system flushing, chemical
water treatment, and the use of a 50 micron (or finer)
system side stream filter(s). Remove all filters before
flushing.
Put the VC actuator manual lever in the manual open or the
fully open (down) position to allow initial system flushing with
the actuator mounted. This may be done without electrical
hook-up. Alternatively, reusable flush caps, part # 272866B,
may be purchased separately for use in initial flushing of dirty
hydronic systems.
Do not use boiler additives, solder flux and wetted
materials which are
petroleum based or contain mineral
oil, hydrocarbons, or ethylene glycol acetate
. Compounds
which can be used, with minimum 50% water dilution, are
diethylene glycol, ethylene glycol, and propylene glycol
(antifreeze solutions).
TO INSTALL ACTUATOR
Installation of the actuator does not require draining the system,
provided the valve body and valve cartridge assembly remain in the
pipeline. Wiring may be done either before or after the actuator is
installed.
1. The actuator head is automatically latched to the valve. Align the
coupling hole in the bottom of the actuator with the valve stem.
Press the actuator down towards the body with moderate hand force
and turn the actuator counter-clockwise by 1/8 turn (45 degrees) to
line up the actuator with the piping. The latch will click when
engaged. See Figure 2.
NOTE: The actuator can also be installed at right angles to the valve
body but in this position the latch mechanism will not engage.
2. Connect leadwires. See Figure 3 for flexible conduit installation
with plenum-cable models.
Figure 2 - Latch Mechanism to detach Actuator
4
1 2
3
3/8" flex
conduit
Figure 3 - Flexible Conduit Attachment
WIRING
NOTE: Each 3-wire (SPDT) actuator must have individual spdt
controller. Use series 40 or 80 for single controller to control
multiple valves.
Figures 4, 5, 6 and 7 show wiring connections. Port "A"
open and
closed denote valve open and closed positions respectively. On
auxiliary switch models, terminal 4 (grey wire) contact makes at the
end of the Port A opening stroke. On Molex connector models, valve
& auxiliary switch boltage must be the same to meet approval
requirement. For mixed line voltage and 24 VAC (Safety Extra Low
Voltage) application, the cable version is recommended.
! CAUTION:
Disconnect power supply before connecting wiring to prevent
electrical shock and equipment damage.
5 Port "A"
4
1
* AUX.SW.
3 2 1
3 Closed
Open
6
2
(3 WIRE)
* Valve
5 46
MODELS
L
~
N
Figure 4 - Wire configuration for MOLEX™ models for
SPDT controller. (Series 20 & 60).
WHITE
BLUE
BLACK
BROWN
*
Open
Closed
Port "A"
Valve
ORANGE L
GREY
~
(3 WIRE) N
* AUX.SW.
MODELS
Figure 5 - Wiring color code for cable models for SPDT
controller. ( Series 20 & 60 )
Port "A"
Closed
Open L
~
N
* AUX.SW.
MODELS
1
( 2 WIRE +
COMMON)
*
Valve
5
3 12
46 2
5
4
6
3
Figure 6 - Wire configuration for MOLEX™ models for SPST
controller. (Series 40 & 80)
BLACK
BROWN
*
Closed
Open
Port "A"
WHITE
Valve
ORANGE
L
GREY
~
( 2 WIRE +
N
* AUX.SW. COMMON) BLUE
MODELS
Figure 7 - Wiring color code for cable models for SPST
controller. ( Series 40 & 80)
3

OPERATION
Actuator Connection Valve
MovementType Cable Model MolexTM Model
3-WIRE
(for SPDT
controller)
Blue & Brown energised
Black de-energized
Pin #2 & #3 energised Pin
#6 de-energised Closes
Blue & Black energised
Brown de-energized
Pin #2 & #6 energised Pin
#3 de-energised Opens
2 + COM.
(for SPST
controller)
Blue & Brown energised
Black open
Pin #2 & #3 energised Pin
#3 & #6 open Closes
Blue & Brown energised
Black closed
Pin #2 & #3 energised Pin
#3 & #6 closed Opens
WHEN USED WITH SPDT (3-WIRE) CONTROLLER (Figure 8): On
a call for heat, the NO thermostat contacts close, the valve opens.
When the valve reaches the fully open position, the cam actuated
SW1 closes and SW2 opens. When the need for heat is satisfied
the NC thermostat contacts close, energizing the valve through
SW1 to close the valve. When the valve reaches the fully close
position, the cam actuated SW2 closes and SW1 opens anticipating
the next call for heat cycle.
In a power failure the valve will stay at whatever position it was in
when the power was interrupted. When power is restored, the valve
will respond to the controller demand.
~
AC
MOTOR
CW
CAM
Valve
Close
Open
N
L
"VC "HYDRONIC VALVE
SW1
SW2
S.P.D.T.
CONTROLLER
NC
NO
BROWN
BLACK
BLUE 2
6
3
Figure 8 - Actuator wiring for SPDT controller
NOTE: VC2114 and VC8114 actuators must be used with sepa-
rately-powered (hardwired) electronic controllers. Their sustained
current draw is too low for power stealing (parasitic power)
thermostats or series anticipators of electromechanical thermo-
stats.
WHEN USED WITH SPST CONTROLLER (Figure 9): On a call for
heat, RLY1 is energized making the NO contacts in SW3, the valve
opens. When the valve reaches the fully open position the cam
operated SW1 closes and SW2 opens. When need for heat is
satisfied,
the thermostat contacts open, RLY1 is de-energized and the valve
motor is driven closed through SW1 and the NC contacts of SW3.
When the valve reaches the fully closed position, the cam operated
SW2 closes and SW1 opens anticipating the next call for heat
cycle.
~
"VC" HYDRONIC VALVE
AC
MOTOR
CW
CAM
RLY1
SW1
SW2
Valve
Close
Open
NC
NO
SW3
BLUE
BROWN
2
N
L
CONTROLLER
6 BLACK
3
S.P.S.T
.
Figure 9 - Actuator wiring for SPST controller
CHECKOUT
1. Raise the set point of the thermostat above room temperature to
initiate a call for heat. Red valve position lever should move
downward to the open position.
2. For auxiliary switch models, observe all control devices. The valve
should open and the auxiliary switch (if present) should close and
make at the end of the opening stroke to activate auxiliary
equipment.
3. Lower the set point of the zone thermostat below room temperature.
4. Observe the control devices. The valve should close and all auxiliary
equipment should stop.
SERVICE
This valve should be serviced by a trained, experienced service
technician.
1. If the valve is leaking, drain system OR isolate valve from the
system.
2. Check to see if the cartridge needs to be replaced.
3. If the motor or other internal parts of the actuator is damaged,
replace the entire actuator assembly.
NOTE: Honeywell hydronic valves are designed and tested for silent
operation in properly designed and installed systems. However, water
noises may occur as a result of excessive water velocity. Piping noises
may occur in high temperature (over 212°F [100°C]) systems with
insufficient water pressure.
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