SELECTING AN ACTUATOR
Step 1
Determine if the actuators need to be electric, pneumatic, or manual.
Step 2
If the actuators are to be electric, determine what voltage (120 Vac, 24 Vac, etc.) and what Hertz (50 or 60
cycles/sec.) are required . If the voltage requirement is not the same as the actuator, (i.e. the motor is 120 Vac
and the requirement is 460 Vac) a transformer is needed. Pneumatic actuators require 20 psi supply.
Step 3
If the actuator is manual, then refer to the 'Manual Hand Quadrant' section on Page 3.
Step 4
If the actuator is either electric or pneumatic, then the operation type must be determined:
1) Two position – spring return See tables on following pages
2) Two position (power open – power closed) See tables on following pages
3) Floating (power open – power closed) See tables on following pages
4) Modulating – spring return See tables on following pages
5) Modulating (power open – power closed) See tables on following pages
1) Two position – spring return: This type of actuator will power to either the open or the closed position.
When the power supply is removed (or turned off), the actuator will fail to the initial position by means of
a spring.
2) Two position (power open – power closed): This type of actuator will power in either direction. When
the power supply is removed (or turned off), the actuator will fail in place.
3) Floating (power open – power closed): This type of actuator is powered in both directions and will stop
in any position. No spring is used.
4) Modulating – spring return: This type of actuator will power in either direction and will spring return
upon power loss much like the two position actuators. The difference is that a control signal (4-20 mAdc,
0-10 Vdc, etc.) is used. The control signal acts much like a valve; as the signal is increased or decreased,
the actuator will open or close or vice versa.
5) Modulating (power open – power closed): This type of actuator is the same as #3, except for its
response to a control signal input (4-20 mAdc, 0-10 Vdc, etc.).
Step 5
If the actuator is pneumatic and needs to be modulating, a pilot positioner is required. A pilot positioner uses
the control signal (usually 3-15 psi) to vary the amount of supply pressure entering the actuator. Please note
that the use of a pilot positioner will decrease the square foot rating of the actuator by 20%. Consult factory.
Step 6
Once the actuator operation is determined, then the fail position must be known. There are two options:
1) Power open – fail close
2) Power close – fail open
* If a non-spring return actuator is required, then the fail positions above
would become "fail in place."
Step 7
Auxiliary Switch – Separate switch in actuator which can be wired to either
make a circuit (Normally Open) or break a circuit (Normally Closed) when
actuated. Switch is at end of power stroke for Siebe (Barber-Colman); actuation point is adjustable in Belimo.
Common
Step 8
Determine if the actuator is to be:
1) Internally mounted: The actuator is mounted in the airstream.
2) Externally mounted: The actuator is mounted out of the airstream at factory in a sleeve
or external sidplate
3) External kit: The actuator is installed out of the airstream in the field.
Step 9
At this point there may be more than one actuator from which to choose. So the final step is to determine
which actuator will best operate the damper sizes needed. An actuator selection table is found on the following pages. If you need assistance, contact your local representative or Greenheck.
Normally Closed
Normally Open
Actuator Selection for Control Dampers
VCD Actuator Limitations
Model Volt. Freq Torque With Without
TF-24
TF-24S
FSLF-24
FSLF-24S
LF-24
LF-24S
FSNF-24
FSNF-24S
AF-24
AF-24S
FSAF-24
TF-120
TF-120S
FSLF-120
FSLF-120S
LF-120
LF-120S
FSNF-120
FSNF-120S
AF-120
F-120S
FSLF-230
FSLF-230S
FSNF-230
FSNF-230S
AF-230
A F-230S
ML8202F1006 30 7 12 383264 See Page 4
ML8302F1004 30 7 12 383265 See Page 4
MS8105A1130 44 7 12 384189 -MS8209F1003 80 12 20 382733 ACT-MS8209-24V
MS8309F1001 80 12 20 382734 ACT-MS8309-24V
MS8110A1206 88 12 20 includes auxiliary SPDT end switches 383818 -MS8120F1002 175 25 50 382824 880349
MS8120F1200 175 25 50 includes auxiliary SPDT end switches 383255 831682
ML4202F1000 30 7 12 383260 See Page 4
ML4302F1008 30 7 12 383261 See Page 4
MS4209F1007 80 12 20 382731 See Page 4
MS4309F1005 80 12 20 382732 See Page 4
MS4120F1006 175 25 50 382823 880347
MS4120F1204 175 25 50 includes auxiliary SPDT end switches 383024 831681
ML4702F1009 30 7 12 383262 829879
ML4802F1007 30 7 12 383263 829878
MS4709F1014 80 12 20 382735 ACT-MS4709-230V
MS4809F1012 80 12 20 382736 ACT-MS4809-230V
MS4620F1005 175 25 50 382825 880348
MS4620F1203 175 25 50 includes auxiliary SPDT end switches 383254 831683
MA-305
MA-305-500
MA-318
MA-318-500
MA6-318-500
MA-405
MA-405-500
MA-418
MA-418-500
MA6-418-500
MA-419 60
MA-419-500 60
MA5-419 50
MA5-419-500 50
MA6-419-500 60
MA7-419-500 50
GGD221.1U 120 50/60
GGD121.1U 24 50/60
GGD321.1U 240 50/60
24 50/60 24 in.
120 50/60 24 in.
230 50/60 24 in.
24 50/60 24 in.
120
230
24 60 24 in.
120
240
(in. lbs.)
(Hz)
18
18
30
30
35
35
70
70
133
133
133
18
18
30
30
35
35
70
70
133
133
30
30
70
70
133
133
60 24 in.
50/60 24 in.
16
16
60
60
60
16
142
142
142
16
60
60
60
60
60
60
60
60
60
60 24 in.
Max. Damper Sq/Ft
Seals Seals Diameter (includes actuator)
4.5 9 384237
4.5 9 includes auxiliary SPDT end switches 384238
7 12 383241 832778
7 12 includes auxiliary SPDT end switches 383394 832779
7 12 381724 ACT-LF24
7 12 includes auxiliary SPDT end switches 381725 ACT-LF24S
12 20 382889 ACT-FSNF24
12 20 includes auxiliary SPDT end switches 382966 ACT-FSNF24S
25 50 381085 ACT-AF24
25 50 includes auxiliary SPDT end switches 381152 ACT-AF24S
25 50 383413 383413
4.5 9 384241
4.5 9 includes auxiliary SPDT end switches 384236
7 12 383242 832776
7 12 includes auxiliary SPDT end switches 383392 832777
7 12 381722 ACT-LF120
7 12 includes auxiliary SPDT end switches 381723 ACT-LF120S
12 20 382888 ACT-FSNF120
12 20 includes auxiliary SPDT end switches 382965 ACT-FSNF120S
25 50 381087 ACT-AF120
25 50 includes auxiliary SPDT end switches 381151
7 12 383399 833249
7 12 includes auxiliary SPDT end switches 383400 833250
12 20 382963 ACT-FSNF230
12 20 includes auxiliary SPDT end switches 382964 ACT-FSNF230S
25 50 381598 ACT-AF230
25 50 includes auxiliary SPDT end switches 381599 A CT-AF230S
6 12 380712 ACT-MA305-24V
6 12 Includes SPDT end switch 380720 ACT-MA305-500-24V
25 50 380713 ACT-MA318-24V
25 50 Includes SPDT end switch 380721 ACT-MA318-500-24V
25 50 Explosion proof enclosure with end switch 381661 A CT-MA6318500-24V
6 12 380708 ACT-MA405-120V
6 12 Includes SPDT end switch 380722 ACT-MA405-500-120V
25 50 380709 ACT-MA418-120V
25 50 Includes SPDT end switch 380723 ACT-MA418-500-120V
25 50 Explosion proof enclosure with end switch 380806 A CT-MA6418500-120V
25 50 380813 ACT-MA419-230V
25 50 Includes SPDT end switch 381593 ACT-MA419-500-240V
25 50 381205 ACT-MA5-419-220V
25 50 Includes SPDT end switch 381594 ACT-MA5419500-240V
25 50 Explosion proof enclosure with end switch 381595 ACT-MA6419500-240V
25 50 Explosion proof enclosure with end switch 381597 A CT-MA7419500-240V
25 50 24" 382188 ACT-GGD221.1U-115V
25 50 24" 382279 ACT-GGD121.1U-24V
25 50 24" 382737 ACT-GGD321.1U-230V
Electric
VCDR Actuator External Mount
Maximum Description Part # Actuator Kit #
Two-position Spring Return
1
Belimo
Honeywell
Invensys (TAC)
24 in.
Siemens
CTAF120S
Consult factory for actuator applications on UL rated fire and smoke dampers.
NEMA 4, 4X & NEMA 7 housing are available.
1
Unless otherwise specified, spring return actuators will be linked "power open - fail closed"
which is also called "normally closed" or "NC". If "power closed - fail open" operation is desired, be sure
to indicate this requirement. "Power closed - fail open" is also referred to as "normally open" or "NO".