
MSXX10 Series
88 LB-IN (10 NM) SPRING RETURN
DIRECT COUPLED ACTUATORS
MS4110, MS7510, MS8110 S10 Series Spring Return Direct
Coupled Actuators (DCA) are used within heating, ventilating,
and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems. They can drive a variety
of quarter-turn, final control elements requiring spring return
fail-safe operation. Applications include:
• Volume control dampers, mounted directly to the drive
shaft or remotely (with the use of accessory hardware).
• Quarter-turn rotary valves, such as ball or butterfly valves
mounted directly to the drive shaft.
• Linear stroke globe or cage valves mounted with linkages
to provide linear actuation.
• UL (cUL) listed and CE compliant.
• All Models are plenum-rated per UL873.
SPECIFICATIONS
Torq ue Ratings:
Typical Holding, Driving, Spring Return: 88 lb-in. (10 Nm).
Stall Maximum (fully open at 75°F): 200 lb-in. (22.6 Nm).
Electrical Ratings:
See Table 3.
Electrical Connections:
Field wiring 14 to 22 AWG (2.0 to 0.344 mm sq) to screw
terminals, located under the removable access cover.
Stroke:
95° ±3°, mechanically limited.
Controller Type:
See Models.
Modulating (Series 70) or Floating (Series 60); controlled
by selector switch.
Input Impedance: 95K ohms minimum.
Feedback Signal: 0 or 2-10 Vdc;
Driving current is 3 mA minimum.
Timing (At Rated Torque and Voltage):
Drive Open (typical):
Floating, Modulating Models: 90 seconds.
Two-Position Models: 45 seconds ±5 seconds.
Spring Close: 20 seconds typical.
Temperature Ratings:
Ambient: -40°F to 140°F (-40°C to 60°C).
Shipping and Storage: -40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C).
Humidity Ratings:
5% to 95% RH noncondensing.
Design Life (at Rated Voltage):
Two-position models: 50,000 full stroke cycles;
50,000 full stroke spring returns.
Floating and Modulating models: 60,000 full stroke cycles;
1,500,000 repositions; 60,000 full stroke spring returns.
End Switches (Two SPDT):
Dry Contact
Settings (fixed): 7° nominal stroke, 85° nominal stroke.
Ratings (maximum load): 250 Vac, 5A resistive.
Dimensions:
See Fig. 1.
Device Weight:
6 lb (2.7 kg)
Mounting:
Self-centering shaft adapter (shaft coupling).
Round Damper Shafts: 0.375 to 1.06 in. (10 to 27 mm).
Square Damper Shafts: 1/2 to 3/4 in. (13 to 19 mm).
SPECIFICATION DATA
FEATURES
• Brushless DC submotor with electronic stall protection
for floating/modulating models.
• Brush DC submotor with electronic stall protection for
2-position models.
• Self-centering shaft adapter (shaft coupling) for wide
range of shaft sizes.
• Models available for use with two-position, single pole
single throw (spst), line- (Series 40) or low- (Series 80)
voltage controls.
• Models available for use with floating or switched
single-pole, double-throw (spdt) (Series 60) controls.
• Models available for use with proportional current or
voltage (Series 70) controls.
• Models available with combined floating/modulating
control in a single device.
• Models available with adjustable zero and span.
• Models available with line-voltage internal end switches.
• Models available with 3-foot, 18 AWG color-coded
cable.
• Access cover to facilitate connectivity.
• Metal housing with built-in mechanical end limits.
• Spring return direction field-selectable.
• Shaft position indicator and scale.
• Manual winding capability with locking function.
Actuator can be mounted with shaft in any position.
Minimum Damper Shaft Length:
1 in. (25 mm); 3 in. (76 mm) recommended.
Noise Rating at 1m (Maximum):
Holding: 20 dBA (no audible noise).
Two-position models:
Driving: 50 dBA.
Spring Return: 65 dBA.
Floating and Modulating models:
Driving: 40 dBA.
Spring Return: 50 dBA.
Vibration:
Not suitable for high vibration applications (Example
installation environment: Truck Trailers or Railroad Cars)
Acceptable Vibration Levels 0.6g at 30 to 300 Hz.
Environmental Protection Ratings:
NEMA2 (US Models) or IP54 (European Models) when
mounted on horizontal shaft with access cover below the
shaft.
Approvals:
UL/cUL.
UL873 Plenum Rating, File No. E4436; Guide No. XAPX.
CE.
C-TICK.

MSXX10 SERIES
Spring return actuators shall be direct coupled type requiring neither crankarm
nor linkage and be capable of direct mounting to a jackshaft of up to 1.05 in.
diameter. The actuator shall connect to the shaft using a removable output hub
with a self-centering shaft coupling. This coupling shall provide concentric
mounting and include an integral adjustable range-stop mechanism.
The actuator shall provide two-position, floating, or proportional control.
Proportional control refers to direct acceptance of 0-10 Vdc, 2-10 Vdc or—with
addition of a 500 ohm resistor—a 4-20 mA input signal. Proportional and
floating control models provide a 2-10 Vdc feedback signal. Actuators shall
provide wiring terminals located within an integral access cover with conduit
connections. Proportional and floating actuators shall have a rotation direction
control switch accessible on the cover. Proportional and floating actuators
shall use a brushless DC submotor. Two-position actuators shall use a brush
DC submotor with a microprocessor control protected from overload at all
angles of rotation.
All spring return actuators must be designed for either clockwise or
counterclockwise fail-safe operation with a continuously engaged mechanical
return spring. This spring must return the actuator to a fail-safe position within
20 seconds of power loss. All actuators shall provide a means of manually
positioning the output hub in the absence of power. All actuators shall be
designed for a minimum of 50,000 full-stroke cycles at actuator rated torque
and temperature, 50,000 spring-return cycles and 1,500,000 repositions as
documented in the product literature. Run time shall be constant and
independent of: load, temperature, and supply voltage (within specifications).
All actuators shall be UL873 and cUL (CSA22.2) listed, have a five year
warranty, and be manufactured under ISO 9001 International Quality Control
Standards.
Actuators shall be as manufactured by Honeywell
Table 1. Model Selection (MS Series)
M Electrical Motor
S Fail Safe Function (Spring Return)
41 120 Vac Two-Position Control; Reversible Mount
75 24 Vac Modulating and Floating Control; Reversible
Mount
81 24 Vac Two-Position Control; Reversible Mount
10 88 lb-in. (10 Nm)
A Standard U.S. Model
B Standard European Model
E Selectable control signal; Adjustable zero and
span; Includes service and auto-adapt modes
H
1 No Feedback
2 Voltage Feedback Signal
0 No End Switches
2 Two End Switches
XX System Controlled Numbers
M S 75 10 A 2 0 XX
Table 2. Model Selection (S20 Series)
S Spring Return Fail Safe Mode
10 88 lb-in. (10 Nm); Spring Return Only
24-2POS 24 Vac Two-Position Control
120-2POS 120 Vac Two-Position Control
230-2POS 230 Vac Two-Position Control
010 24 Vac Modulating and Floating Control
Fixed Zero/Span, No End Switches
-SW2 Internal End Switches
a
Enhanced Modulating; Adjustable
-SER
Zero/Span
3-15/16 (100)
(40)
1-9/16
(40)
1/4 (6)
1-9/16
(40)
6-1/8
(156)
9-3/4
(247)
2-1/2
(64)
MIN.
3 (76)
MIN.
FROM
SHAFT
END
3 (76)
MIN.
2-15/16 (75)
1-9/16
Fig. 1. Dimensional drawing of actuator in in. (mm).
TYPICAL SPECIFICATION
M20952
S 10 24-2POS -SW2
Accessories:
27518 Balljoint (5/16 in.).
103598 Balljoint (1/4 in.).
205860 Electronic Minimum Position Potentiometer.
27520A-E,G,H-L,Q Pushrod (5/16 in. diameter).
32000085-001 Water-tight Cable Gland/Strain-relief Fitting
(10 pack).
32003036-001 Weather Enclosure.
32004254-002 Self-Centering Shaft Adapter (supplied with
actuator).
50001194-001 Foot Mount Kit.
50005859-001 NEMA4/4X Enclosure.
50006427-001 Anti-Rotation Bracket (supplied with
actuator).
SW2-US Auxiliary Switch Package.
See also Form 63-2620.
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63-1296—03 M.S. Rev. 02-12
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Model(s)
Floating,
Modulating
Two Position,
Low-voltage
Two Position,
Line-voltage
Table 3. Electrical Ratings.
Power
Power Input
Consumption (VA)
Voltage Frequency Driving Holding
24 Vac ±20% (Class
50/60 Hz. 14 5
2), 24 Vdc
24 Vac ±20% (Class
50/60 Hz. 30 8
2), 24 Vdc
100-250 Vac 50/60 Hz. 45 13