“H” sufx models for use with LP and other applica tions:M420H, M520H, M620H, MR410H-1, MR510H-1,
MR610H-1
Absolutely NO EXTERNAL MECHANICAL ACTIVATION
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required.
MR Valve (only) performs dual function of modulation
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and pressure regulation.
Provides innite, continuous ame adjustment.
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May be factory installed or added in the eld.
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Capacities to 30,000 CFH.
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Available in a wide range of body styles and pipe sizes.
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Designed for use with the Maxitrol Selectra
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®
series of
modulation systems - or SC10 Signal Conditioners
convert computer/PLC controller signals if standard
Maxitrol companion controls are not specied.
Maintaining consistent temperatures is no longer a problem. The unique Modulator or Modulator/Regulator valve,
the heart of the Selectra
®
Electronic Gas Flame Modulating System, provides precise, non-uctuating, instantaneous temperature control - without requiring any motor or
mechanically driven buttery valve.
Figure 1 : MR212
Whether your needs are problem-free stabilized area
heating, elevated heating, consistent higher baking/drying
temperatures or other process applications.
To evaluate which valve will satisfy your needs, it is necessary to determine the application. The rst, and most basic
breakdown, is direct versus indirect red appliances.
Direct red units do not have a heat exchanger and all
products of combustion generated by the gas burning device are released directly into the airstream being heated.
They are commonly used in space heating or make up air
applications, process drying, and baking ovens.
Direct red burners have raw gas injected into the burner
and the burner relies entirely on the air being pulled across
the burner for combustion air. It may take advantage of
the mixing effects of the blower by using a pull through
system which locates the burner on the suction side of
the blower. This means the air being pulled across the
burner is at a negative pressure (usually not greater than
-1.5” w.c.). Other direct red applications may use a push through systems which locates the burner downstream
from the blower. This means the air being pushed across
the burner is at a positive pressure (usually not greater
than 3” w.c.)
Direct red burners can be of extremely high turn down ratios, in some instances, 30:1. The high turn down ratio allows the minimum temperature rise to be low enough that
the unit does not have to be cycled on and off to maintain
temperature.
Indirect red appliances utilize a heat exchanger and all
products of combustion generated by the gas burning device are vented outdoors. They are usually supplied with
an atmospheric burner or a power burner.
The other burner is the atmospheric burner. The air being
supplied to this burner is at atmospheric pressure. They
have limited turndown ratios (maximum input: minimum
input) of usually 3:1 or 4:1. Due to limited turndown ratio,
the minimum temperature rise cannot be held low enough
and as a result, the main gas valve must usually be cycled
to maintain temperature.
A power burner is a burner in which either the gas, air,
or both are supplied at pressures exceeding line pressure
for gas and atmospheric pressure for air. Maintaining the
proper gas-air mixture for modulation usually requires
pressure control of both the air and gas. Burners of this
type are not capable of modulation with the Maxitrol Selectra® system.
Valves designed for direct red applications (negative
pressure/pull through) M411, M511, M611, MR212D,
MR212E, MR212G, and MR212J
These valves are designed exclusively for negative pressure (pull through) applications. They use a counter spring
to keep the valve in the close position despite the downward pull of negative pressure. M411, M511, and M611
valves are set for applications up to 1.5” w.c. and are not
adjustable. MR212 valves are factory set for applications
up to -1.5” w.c. and are eld adjustable for up to -3.5” w.c.
With the main valve closed an adjustable bypass provides
a minimum ring rate to the burner whenever the safety
shut-off valve(s) is open. This is low re to the heater.
Since the pressure regulator maintains a constant supply
pressure, the minimum ring rate is also held constant.
The MR212’s regulator is an integral component while a
seperate upstream pressure regulator is required for the
M411, M511, and M611.
As voltage is applied to the control’s solenoid, a magnetic force is applied to the plunger. The plunger in turn
pushes down on the main diaphragm of the M411, M511,
and M611 valves or allows pressure to develop in the upper chamber of the MR212 valve. These forces on the
main diaphragm are very similar to the spring loading of
a gas pressure regulator. When the force is sufcient to
overcome the counter spring the main valve will open and
gas will ow through the main valve in addition to owing through the bypass. With sufcient voltage, the main
valve (modulator valve for the MR212) will fully open and
the pressure regulator will limit the burner pressure to the
desired amount, thus establishing a controlled maximum
high re condition.
We now have two extremes. The rst is low re with no
force on the plunger and ow through the bypass only.
The second is high re with sufcient force on the plunger
to fully open the valve (modulator valve for hte MR212),
with the gas pressure regulator controlling the maximum
ring pressure. Force on the plunger between these extremes results in modulated gas ow. The voltage versus
outlet pressure curve, throughout the modulating range,
is fairly linear.
There are also applications where it is desirable to have
two seperate high re burner settings. Typical applications
would be a two speed fan operation or LP natural gas
change over. This is accomplished by adding an adjustable resistance to the circuit, thereby limiting voltage to
the valve. Changing from one setting to another is done
by connecting a single pole single throw switch (customer
supplied) that when in the open position allows the outlet pressure to be adjusted up to 2” w.c. below normal
maximum high re. Negative pressure valves designed
for dual pressure settings are designated with a - 2 sufx
(example: MR212D-2). Field conversion kits (KT/10542)
to modify single pressure valves are also available.
The working voltage to operate the modulating controls
can be supplied by the A1014, A1024, A1044, A1494 and
AD1094 Ampliers or the SC10 Signal Conditioner. (Refer to Bulletin SEL1444_CC_EN, SEL94_CC_EN, and
SC10C_MS_EN).
Valves designed for direct red applications (positive pressure/push through) MR212D-1, MR212E-1,
MR212G-1, and MR212J-1.
The valve’s operating principles are identical to the negative pressure MR212. The only difference is the valve
has been designed to operate on positive pressure (push
through) applications. Positive pressure valves designed
for dual pressure settings are designated with a - 3 sufx
(example: MR212D-3).
INDIRECT FIRED
MR410, MR510, and MR610
These valves use two springs in order to set the high and
low re settings. One spring (min.) surrounds the solenoid
and is always in contact with the diaphragm assembly.
The other spring (max.) is located above the plunger. With
zero voltage applied, the minimum and maximum spring’s
down force, along with plunger weight, pushes down on
the diaphragm thereby setting a regulated high re. A
seperate pressure regulator is not required. As voltage is
applied, the plunger pulls up sufciently until all plunger
weight and maximum spring force is removed. The pressure is now controlled with the minimum spring setting
giving a regulated low re condition. Force on the plunger
between the extremes results in modulated gas ow. The
voltage versus outlet pressure curve, throughout the modulating range, is not linear.
These valves are driven with the A1010 or A1011 Amplier
or SC10 Signal Conditioners. (Refer to Bulletin SEL2030_
2131_CC_EN & SC10C_MS_EN)
Valves designed to operate on indirect red atmospheric burner applications M420, M520, M620.
These valves function in the same manner as the direct
red M valves. A pressure adjustment spring has been factory set to obtain an outlet pressure slightly above atmospheric pressure (0.1” w.c.) with the bypass closed and
zero voltage being applied. The minimum ow rate is now
adjusted through the bypass.
NOTE: Minimum outlet pressure is always above 0.2” w.c.
- maximum outlet pressure is 7.0” w.c.
They can be driven by the A1094 and AD1094 Ampliers
or SC10 Signal Conditioners. (SEL94_CC_EN & SC10C_
MS_EN)
Valves designed to operate on indirect red atmospheric burner applications M451, M551, M651,
MR251D, MR251E, MR251G.
These valves function in the same manner as the direct
red M valves. Minimum input pressure is set using a minimum adjustment spring - the valves do not use a bypass.
‘H’ SUFFIX MODELS
Valves designed with wider modulation span for use
with LPG (liquid propane gas) and other applications
Can be congured for indirect red atmospheric burner
applications, as well as those with direct red burners.
H-1 models are designed for applications with a total modulation span greater than 7” w.c. Minimum outlet pressure
range of 1” to 2.8” w.c.
H models are designed for applications where outlet pressure is greater than 7” w.c. Minimum outlet pressure is
factory set to 1.75” w.c. - remaining set pressure is obtained through bypass.
The H models are capable of a total modulation span of
as much as 10” w.c. These models are not recommended
for applications with a total modulation span of less than
7” w.c. - the sensitivity of outlet pressure change relative
to voltage change could cause hunting to occur.
They are used in applications where the minimum input
pressure to burner is between 2.0” and 4.5” w.c. Maximum
obtainable outlet pressure is 7.0” w.c. above minimum input pressure.
The valves are driven by the A1094 and AD1094 Ampliers
or SC10 Signal Conditioners. (Refer to Bulletin SEL94_
CC_EN & SC10C_MS_EN)