• For complex applications with programmable functions for
flexible adjustment to the process, with statistics and fault history
to support service personnel
• Position indicator that can be read externally
• Spacious connection chamber for ease of installation
• Actuators can be delivered ready installed on butterfly valves
BVG, BVGF, BVA, BVAF, BVH, BVHS or linear flow control VFC
Contents
Actuators IC 40 .....................................1
Actuator IC 40 is designed for all applications that require precise, controlled rotary movement between 0°
and 90°. It can be mounted directly onto the butterfly
valves BVG, BVGF, BVA, BVAF, BVH, BVHS or linear flow
control VFC in order to control the gas and air flow rates
on gas burners.
Actuators and butterfly valves or linear flow control
VFC can also be delivered ready assembled as butterfly valves with actuator IBG, IBGF, IBA, IBAF, IBH, IBHS
or linear flow control IFC, see Technical Information
Butterfly valves BVG, BVA, BVH..., IB..., and Linear flow
controls VFC, IFC.
IBG (IC 40 + BVG)IFC (IC 40 + VFC)
An optional integrated feedback potentiometer offers
the option of monitoring the current position of the actuator. This checking function can be used in automation processes.
The IC 40 can be used on continuously-controlled
burners and on stage-controlled burners.
Settings on the actuator IC 40 can be made using a PC
with the programming software BCSoft. All the relevant
settings for the process are made using the software
via an optical interface. Various operating modes, which
may be modified, are stored in the unit. In addition, the
control type (two-point step signal, three-point step
signal or continuous control), running times, adjustment angles and intermediate positions can be programmed.
The actuator can also be controlled “by hand” using the
software.
Once set, all the parameters can be saved on the PC
and copied from there into other actuators, thus saving
time during the commissioning process.
Service technicians can call up statistical data using
BCSoft, such as hours of operation, actuating cycles
and a fault history. Some values can also be set to zero,
for example to record data over a specific period of time.
IC 40 · Edition 07.184
Application
Roller hearth kiln in the ceramics
industry
Forging furnace
IC 40 · Edition 07.185
Application
1.1 Examples of application
1.1.1 Staged control
VAG + VAS 1
Two-
point
step
For processes that require a homogeneous temperature distribution in the furnace. The actuator IC 40 is
controlled by a two-point controller and operates in
On/Off or High/Low intermittent mode. The actuator
closes when the voltage supply is interrupted. The running time can be infinitely adjusted between 5 and 25
seconds.
M
IC 40 + BVA BVA
Staged control with three burner capacity levels
1.1.2
VAG + VAS 1
PLC
M
IC 40 + BVABVA
For processes that require a homogeneous temperature distribution in the furnace and three burner capacity levels. The actuator IC 40 is controlled by a programmable logic controller and works in High/Medium/Low
or High/Medium/Low/Off intermittent mode. This allows the ignition stage to be started. The optional pressure switch provides fail-safe monitoring of the maximum pilot air volume. The actuator running time can be
infinitely adjusted between 5 and 50 (75) seconds.
IC 40 · Edition 07.186
Application
VAGVAS
4 DI 1
IC 40
VAG
1.1.3 Continuous control by three-point step signal
The actuator IC 40 is controlled by the three-point step
controller 3PS and moves the butterfly valve BVA to the
ignition position. The burner starts.
L1, N, PE
3PS
P
PLC
Once the burner is operating, the operation signalling
contact of the burner control unit BCU 460 closes. The
BCU issues the controller enable signal to the temperature controller. The butterfly valve opens or closes between the low-fire and high-fire rate positions depend-
5 3
12
V1
4
µC
9
BCU 460
18
19
16
17
ing on the capacity demand of the burner. When the
three-point step signal is disconnected, the butterfly
valve stops at its current position.
If both inputs on the IC 40 (DI 1 and DI 2) are activated
after the burner has been shut down, the butterfly valve
closes further than the low-fire rate position (see Operating mode 12, 3-point step operation with low position).
µC
M
DI 2
7
BIO/
BIC
DI 1DI 2IC 40 positionValve position
OffOffIdle/StopIdle
OnOffOpen to high positionOpen to high-fire rate
OffOnClose to middle positionClose to low-fire rate
OnOnlowValve closes further
BVA
IC 40 · Edition 07.187
Application
VAGVAS
VAG
L1, N, PE
PLC
P
22
A
23
5 3
1226
V1
DI 1 DI 2
4 7
4
µC
9
P
BCU 460..L
1.1.4 Staged control with pre-purge
The central control system starts the pre-purge. Input
DI 2 is activated via the air valve output of the BCU and
the butterfly valve BVA is set to the pre-purge position.
In the event of a temperature demand, the burner control unit BCU activates input DI 1 via the valve output
V1 and moves the butterfly valve to the ignition position
(precondition: the IC 40 must have reached the ignition
position on the instant of ignition). The burner starts.
To activate the high-fire rate, DI 2 is actuated via the air
18
19
16
17
valve output on terminal 26 of the BCU.
The butterfly valve moves cyclically between the high-
fire rate position and the low-fire rate position (see
Operating mode 11, 2-stage operation with two digital
inputs).
DI 1/ V1 DI 2/air valveIC 4 positionValve position
The central control system starts the pre-purge. Input
DI 2 is activated via the air valve output of the BCU and
the butterfly valve BVA is set to the pre-purge position.
In the event of a temperature demand, the burner control unit BCU activates input DI 1 via the valve output
V1 and moves the butterfly valve to the ignition position
(precondition: the IC 40 must have reached the ignition
position on the instant of ignition). The burner starts.
The BCU activates DI 2 via the air valve output. This
18
19
16
17
enables the analogue input IN on the actuator IC 40.
Depending on the capacity demand of the temperature
controller, the butterfly valve BVA moves steplessly to
the position between the low-fire rate and the high-fire
rate as specified by the analogue input IN (see Operating mode 27, 2-stage operation with two digital inputs
and variable adjustment angle for the open position).
BIO/
BIC
DI 1/ V1 DI 2/air valveIC 40 positionValve position
For processes in which preheated combustion air at a
temperature of up to 450°C must be controlled. In this
example, the actuator IC 40 is controlled by a two-point
controller to adjust the burner capacity. It runs in High/
Low intermittent mode. The running time can be adjusted between 5 and 25 seconds.
Staged control with online adjustment of the burner
1.1.7
capacity
VAG +VAS 1
VAS
4–20 mA
PLC
M
IC 40 + BVA BVA
For processes that require a homogeneous temperature distribution and high temperature accuracy in the
furnace.
If only a low heat output is required, for example to
maintain the temperature in the furnace, the burner can
continue to be operated in intermittent mode. The adjustment angle of the valve is reduced via the analogue
input (4–20 mA) of the actuator and the burner capacity is therefore lowered. This ensures uniform temperature distribution even with a low heat output.
This function of the actuator IC 40 can also be used in
the ceramics industry to correct the lambda value or for
temperature compensation purposes in hot-air applications.
IC 40 · Edition 07.1810
Certification
2 Certification
Certificates–see Docuthek.
EU certified
Meets the requirements of the
– Low Voltage Directive (2014/35/EU)
– EMC Directive (2014/30/EU)
Standards:
– EN 60730214
Eurasian Customs Union
The product IC 40 meets the technical specifications of
the Eurasian Customs Union.
ANSI/CSA approved
Directive on the restriction of the use of hazardous
substances (RoHS) in China
Scan of the Disclosure Table China RoHS2 – see certificates at www.docuthek.com
UL listed
Underwriters Laboratories–UL 607301 “Automatic
Electrical Controls for Household and Similar Use”,
UL 60730214 “Automatic Electrical Controls for
Household and Similar Use; Part 2: Particular Requirements for Electric Actuators”, File No. E4436.
American National Standards Institute/Canadian
Standards Association–ANSI/UL 429 and CSA C22.2.
Class number: C322102, Class number: C322182
www.csagroup.org.
IC 40 · Edition 07.1811
Function
3 Function
The actuator IC 40 moves the butter fly valve towards 0°
or 90°. There are 4 possible positions which the actuator can approach in steps. Any intermediate position is
possible in continuous three-point step mode. Optionally, the actuator can also approach any intermediate
position via an additional current input.
The slow flashing blue LED indicates that the motor of
actuator IC 40 is moving. The position indicator on the
housing indicates the opening angle. Further visualization and operation are performed on a PC using the
BCSoft software.
BCSoft
The sequence of opening and closing is programmed
using the BCSoft software and can be adapted individually to any application.
All settings for the actuator IC 40 are made using
BCSoft. Commissioning and calibration of the “closed”
position are performed conveniently using the software.
BCSoft offers the option of moving and adjusting the
butterfly valve in Manual mode via the actuator, see
page 51 (Manual mode).
A detailed manual is available for the BCSoft PC software:
ww w.docuthek.com Home Elster Thermal Solu-
tions Products 03 Valves and butterfly valves
Actuators IC BCSoft (D, GB)
IC 40 · Edition 07.1812
Function
▼
3.1 Operating modes
The operating mode is responsible for the setting prop-
erties of the IC 40.
The running times and dwell positions of the actuator
are stored in the various operating modes but can be
reprogrammed at any time using BCSoft (if mounted on
butterfly valve BV..).
The actuator operates in continuous and intermittent
mode with various adjustment angles for the “open”
position. The adjustment angles for the “open” position
indicate the approached position of the actuator in the
case of intermittent operation. They can be changed in
BCSoft.
The corresponding operating modes are displayed in
BCSoft as flowcharts by way of example to visualize the
opening/closing behaviour of the actuator.
3.2 Standard and analogue operating modes
In the standard operating modes, two digital inputs
(DI 1 and DI 2) of the actuator are pre-assigned at the
works as universal inputs. If a voltage of 24 V DC or
100–230 V AC is applied to the input, this is recog-
nized as “On” signal (positive logic). It is not necessary
to set or readjust the voltage magnitude or voltage type.
In the analogue operating modes, an additional input
(IN) is assigned for the actuator. If an actuator IC 40..A
with 4–20 mA analogue input is connected (option),
further operating modes are available in addition to the
standard operating modes. The actuator can approach
corresponding intermediate positions via a current signal to the additional input, see page 49 (Priority and
running time in operating modes 1–10).
3.3
Closed, low-fire rate, intermediate and open
position
Depending on the set operating mode, there are 4 positions which the actuator can approach:
Closed = 0° = 0%,
Low = low-fire rate position,
Middle = intermediate position,
High = open position.
The positions not used by the operating mode are
barred.
The “closed position” is always the calibrated zero posi-
tion of the device and cannot be readjusted. The other
positions can be defined on site.
IC 40 · Edition 07.1813
Function
Basically, the following parameter limits must be noted.
Ascending sequence of positions:
0% = closed –>
low –>
middle –>
high ≤ 100%
The “high position” must not be selected less than
10 %.
If the positions have been changed in the software,
BCSoft checks the new values for compliance with the
limits and adapts the positions.
3.4 Running times
Up to 6 running times (t1 to t6), each between 0 and
max. 25.5 seconds, can be set dependent on the operating mode.
A minimum running time is required for each change in
position.
Minimum actuator running time t
t
4.5 s x change in position%
=
min
100 %
Times which are too short are automatically corrected
by the IC 40 to the minimum possible value. If the actuator is to operate as fast as possible, a time of 0 seconds can be preset.
In the case of position changes < 16.2%, the maximum
running time is reduced from 25.5 s percentage-wise.
min
:
The IC 40 corrects the time to the maximum possible
value.
After they have been entered, the valid parameters are
automatically read out and displayed in BCSoft.
We recommend switching to Manual mode when commissioning in order to establish the right positions
and running times for the application, see page 51
(Manual mode).
Outputs
In addition to feedback signals, it is also possible to
assign freely adjustable position ranges to the two outputs, RO 1 and RO 2, see page 50 (Outputs).
Statistics
The statistical data stored in the unit, such as faults
which have occurred, various counter readings and
measured values, are displayed and read out in BCSoft,
see page 52 (Statistics).
Emergency closing function
A pre-tensioned spiral spring moves the drive shaft with
valve disc to the closed position in the event of faults or
if the continuous supply voltage is interrupted, within
the closing time < 1 s, see page 43 (Emergency closing function).
IC 40 · Edition 07.1814
Function
t
1
high
low
closed
DI 1
Operating mode 1
3.5 Standard operating modes 1 – 12
General description, see page 13 (Operating modes).
3.5.1 2-point operation
Operating mode 1
In idle state (DI 1 with no signal), the actuator is in “low”
position (“low” position may also be 0° = “closed” position).
If a signal is applied to digital input DI 1, the actuator moves to “high” position within running time t
When the signal at digital input DI 1 drops, the actuator
moves back to “low” position within running time t2.
.
1
t
2
t [s]
t [s]
DI 1Position
Offlow/closed
Onhigh
If the signal at digital input DI 1 is deactivated before
“high” position is reached, the actuator moves directly to
“low” position within the percentage time of t2.
The actuator operates in high/low (high/closed) inter-
mittent mode.
Possible parameter sets for this operating mode:
P68017, P68018 and P68019, see page 45 (Parameter sets).
IC 40 · Edition 07.1815
Function
t
1
t
2
t
3
high
middle
low
closed
DI 1
Operating mode 2
3.5.2 2-point operation with flame proving period
Operating mode 2
In idle state (DI 1 with no signal), the actuator is in “low”
position (“low” position may also be 0° = “closed” position).
If digital input DI 1 is activated, the actuator moves to
“middle” position within running time t
After waiting time t
, the actuator automatically moves
2
.
1
further to “high” position within running time t3.
As the voltage at digital input DI 1 drops, the actuator
closes to “low” position within running time t
.
4
t4
t [s]
t [s]
DI 1Position
Offlow/closed
Onhigh
If the signal at digital input DI 1 is deactivated before
“high” position is reached, the actuator moves directly to
“low” position within the percentage time of t4.
The actuator operates in high/middle/low (high/mid-
dle/closed) intermittent mode.
On burners which must ignite during opening of the
butterfly valve, waiting time t
is appropriate for flame
2
proving.
Possible parameter set for this operating mode:
P 68021, see page 45 (Parameter sets).
IC 40 · Edition 07.1816
Function
▼
t
1
t
2
high
middle
low
closed
DI 1
DI 2
Operating mode 3
3.5.3 2-stage operation with one or two digital inputs
Operating mode 3
In idle state (DI 1 and DI 2 with no signal), the actuator is in “low” position (“low” position may also be 0° =
“closed” position).
Control via two digital inputs
If digital input DI 2 is activated, the actuator moves
from “low” position to “middle” position within running
time t
.
1
If, in addition, digital input DI 1 is activated, the actuator
approaches “high” position within running time t
.
2
When the signal at DI 1 drops, the actuator moves back
to “middle” position within running time t
and closes
3
the control element to “low” position within running
t
3
t4
t
1
t
2
t [s]
t [s]
time t
if the signal is also disconnected from DI 2.
4
The actuator operates in high/middle/low (high/mid-
dle/closed) intermittent mode.
DI 1DI 2Position
OffOfflow/closed
OnOffhigh (DI 1 has priority)
OffOnmiddle
OnOnhigh
In this operating mode, digital input DI 1 has priority
and its signal always leads to opening of the actuator to
“high” position.
IC 40 · Edition 07.1817
t [s]
t
t
Function
high
middle
low
closed
DI 1
DI 2
Operating mode 3
This may prove to be practical in order to purge a fur-
nace or kiln via DI 1 (independently of DI 2), for instance.
It is then possible to operate with both inputs in high/
middle/low intermittent mode.
Possible parameter sets for this operating mode:
P 68015, P68016, see page.45 (Parameter sets).
Control via one digital input
If digital input DI 1 is activated (DI 2 with no signal), the
actuator moves to “high” position. The running times t
1
and t2 run directly in succession.
Likewise, the actuator closes within the successive running times t
and t4 if signal DI 1 drops. The “middle”
3
position serves as an interpolation point and can be
freely programmed.
1
2
t [s]
Owing to the two successive running times, the opening characteristic of the butterfly valve can be changed.
For example, the characteristic of the air circuit can be
adapted to that of the gas circuit.
Running times up to 51 s (2 x 25.5 s) are possible in this
operating mode. If the signal at digital input DI 1 is deactivated before “high” position is reached, the actuator
moves directly to “low” position within the percentage
times of t
and t4.
3
The actuator operates in high/low (high/closed) inter-
mittent mode.
DI 1DI 2Position
OffOfflow/closed
OnOffhigh
IC 40 · Edition 07.1818
Function
t
1
t
2
high
middle
low
closed
DI 1
DI 2
Operating mode 4
3.5.4 2-stage operation with two digital inputs
Operating mode 4
The function corresponds to operating mode 3 with dif-
ferent priority of the digital inputs.
Digital input DI 2 has priority over DI 1. This means that
a signal at DI 1 has no effect unless a signal is also applied to DI 2.
t
3
t
4
t [s]
t [s]
DI 1DI 2Position
OffOfflow/closed
OnOfflow/closed (DI 2 has priority)
OffOnmiddle
OnOnhigh
Possible parameter set for this operating mode:
P 68022, see page 45 (Parameter sets).
IC 40 · Edition 07.1819
Function
Operating mode 5
high
low
closed
DI 1
DI 2
t
1
t
2
3.5.5 3-point step operation
Operating mode 5
If only digital input DI 1 is active, the actuator opens. If
only digital input DI 2 is active, the actuator closes.
If neither of the digital inputs or both digital inputs are
active simultaneously, the actuator stops in its position.
This means that it can be stopped in any position.
The actuator operates in continuous mode and is con-
trolled via a 3-point step signal. The setting function is
limited by the “low” and “high” positions (“low” position
may also be 0° = “closed” position).
The opening speed is preset via the time t
for the entire
1
“low” to “high” setting travel. Accordingly, the closing
speed is set with t2 for the entire “high” to “low” setting
travel.
t [s]
t [s]
Possible parameter sets for this operating mode:
P68012, P68013, P68014, see page 45 (Parameter
sets).
DI 1DI 2Reaction
OffOffIdle/Stop
OnOff
OffOnClose to “low” position (“closed” position) at min.
OnOnIdle/Stop
Open to “high” position at max.
This method of control is frequently used on furnaces
and kilns in the sector of ceramics, steel and aluminium.
IC 40 · Edition 07.1820
Function
▼
t
1
t
2
t
3
high
middle
low
closed
DI 1
DI 2
Operating mode 6
3.5.6 3-stage operation with one or two digital inputs
Operating mode 6
Each of the 4 circuit combinations resulting from DI 1
and DI 2 determines precisely one actuator position:
DI 1DI 2Position
OffOffclosed
OnOfflow
OffOnmiddle
OnOnhigh
Each signal change results in a new position setpoint
for the actuator. If the signals overlap (see t2), the actuator moves towards “high”. If the signals do not overlap
(see t5), the actuator moves towards “closed”.
t
4
t
5
t
6
t [s]
t [s]
Various modes of operation can be implemented with
this operating mode.
Control via one digital input
DI 2 with no signal:
The actuator operates in low/closed intermittent mode
via digital input DI 1.
DI 1 with no signal:
The actuator operates in middle/low intermittent mode
via digital input DI 2.
IC 40 · Edition 07.1821
Function
t
1
t
2
t
3
high
middle
low
closed
DI 1
DI 2
Operating mode 6
DI 1 with continuous signal, for instance resulting from
inversion of the logic, see page 48 (Switching logic):
The actuator operates in high/low (high/closed) inter-
mittent mode via digital input DI 2 with two successive
running times up to 51 s (2 x 25.5 s).
DI 1 and DI 2 are connected in parallel:
The actuator operates with one signal in high/closed
intermittent mode with three successive running times
up to 76.5 s (3 x 25.5 s).
With three successive running times via interpolation
points, it is possible to change the opening characteristic of the butterfly valve. For example, the characteristic of the air circuit can be adapted to that of the gas
circuit.
t
4
t
5
t
6
t [s]
t [s]
Control via two digital inputs
If all possible combinations of the two inputs are used,
for instance by a PLC control system, it is possible to
implement high/middle/low/closed intermittent mode
(3 stages plus the “closed” position).
Possible parameter set for this operating mode:
P 68001, see page 45 (Parameter sets).
IC 40 · Edition 07.1822
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