1 General Information ..................................................................................................................................1
Failure to follow safety instructions may cause serious injury, equipment damage, or voided
warranty.
1.1 Safety Instructions
Installation, maintenance and repair works must be performed by trained personnel.
The handling shall follow the safety and warning instruction contained in this manual.
The user should read and follow instructions contained in this operation manual included with
the product. Failure to do this may result in damages and void warranty. Sun Yeh will not be
liable for damages due to operator negligence or misuse.
Local health and safety legislation shall be complied with.
In a few cases, the surface temperature may exceed 60°C (140 ℉). Please check the surface
temperature before operation, using an appropriate thermometer and wearing protective gloves
before operation.
1.2 Installation Notices
All setting of opening the cover must be made in the safe place, prevent the spark from
making the possibility of explosion.
Operating by handwheel: Do not use excessive force when operating the handwheel as this
can damage the actuator or valve.
1.2.1 General
DO NOT install in ambient temperatures that exceed 70 °C (158 °F).
DO NOT, under any circumstances, remove the cover of the actuator while in a hazardous
location when the power is still live inside the actuator. This could cause ignition of a
hazardous atmosphere.
DO NOT, under any circumstances, use an explosion-proof electric actuator in a hazardous
location that does not meet the specification which the actuator was designed for.
Mount, test, and calibrate actuators in non-hazardous location.
When removing the actuator, care must be taken not to scratch, scar or deform the flame
path of the cover or base of the actuator. That will negate the protection rating of the
enclosure in a hazardous location.
The explosion proof electric actuator is shipped with mating surfces of the cover and base.
When assembling them, pay attention to the mating number (QA code) to assure the
protection rating in a hazardous location.
Please read operation manual and wiring diagram carefully before installation.
Verify that supply voltage is in accordance with the data on nameplate to prevent short
circuit or electrical/electronic parts damage caused by incorrect power input.
Turn power off before wiring or maintenance.
There are grounding devices both inside and outside of the actuator and the ground wires
should be connected properly.
The metal plugs in conduit entries are for transit only. For long term protection fit suitable
flameproof cable gland and power cable should be with a minimum withstand
temperature105 °C (221°F). Please refer to 1.2.3 (P.3).
To avoid functional failure caused by static, do not touch any components on the PCB with
metal tools or bare hands.
Do not parallel wire multiple actuators together without using an extra relay.
Use proper techniques when installing conduit and properly seal the connection. Do not
mount the actuator with conduit entries in upright position to prevent condensation from
entering the unit.
Actuator should be installed in an upright or horizontal position. Do not mount upside
down or below a horizontal position.
Periodically inspect actuator enclosure to prevent dust from accumulating.
Perform below inspections prior to installation. Not allowed to adopt if any item is
unqualified.
Check the marking and certificate number to see if it conforms to the indicated
application.
All the parts of the housing are assembled in the right manner and fastened.
USE FASTENERS WITH YIELD STRESS ≥ 700MPa.
All the explosion-proof parts should be made without cracks or functional defects.
1.2.2 CSA Certification Considerations
KEEP COVER TIGHT WHILE CIRCUITS ARE ALIVE.
AFTER DE-ENERGIZING, DELAY 10 MINUTES BEFORE
OPENING THE COVER.
SEAL REQUIRED WITHIN 18 INCHES (450 mm) OF ENCLOSURE (for Divisions
only).
SEAL REQUIRED WITHIN 2 INCHES (50 mm) OF ENCLOSURE (for Zones only).
Please select the relatively explosion-proof cable connector according to the
product specifications.
ATEX / IECEx / TS Certification:
The actuator is delivered with two conduit entries plugged by metal plugs. Use cable
glands with ATEX / IECEx / TS certification and in accordance with the technical
characteristics required by Ex db IIB Gb, Ex tb IIIC Db. The electrical supply cable
must be suitable for power rating and with a minimum withstand temperature 105 °C
(221 °F).
CNEx Certification:
The actuator is delivered with two conduit entries plugged by metal plugs. Use cable
glands with CNEx certification and in accordance with the technical characteristics
required by CNEx Ex db IIB Gb, Ex tD A21 IP68. The electrical supply cable must be
suitable for power rating and with a minimum withstand temperature 105 °C (221 °F).
CSA Certification:
The actuator is delivered with two conduit entries plugged by metal plugs. Use cable
glands with CSA certification. The electrical supply cable must be suitable for power
rating and with a minimum withstand temperature 105 °C (221 °F).
1.3 Working Conditions
ATEX / IECEx / CNEx / TS Certification:
Atmospheric pressure:80 - 110 kPa.
Ambient temperature:- 30 °C to + 70 °C (- 22 °F to + 158 °F).
Relative humidity:Not more than 95 % (+ 25 °C / 77 °F).
The actuator can operate normally within tolerated variation of ± 10% of rated supply.
voltage or ± 1% of rated frequency.
CSA Certification:
Atmospheric pressure:80 - 106 kPa.
Ambient temperature:-30 °C to +70 °C (-22 °F to +158 °F).
Air with normal oxygen content:21 % (Volume).
Carefully inspect the package for any damages resulting from shipping and report all
damages to the freight carrier and seller.
After unpacking the product and information packet, please keep the cartons and any
packing materials in case of product return or replacement. Verify that the items listed in
packing slip or in bill of lading are the same as what were ordered. If there is any
discrepancy, please contact the seller.
Verify that the technical data on nameplate is in accordance with what was ordered.
1.5.2 Storage
The actuator should be stored in a dry area with relative humidity of less than 90 %(20 ± 5
°C)and at temperature between -20 °C to + 40 °C (-4 °F to + 104 °F).
The product shall be stored with suitable protection from corrosive substance that can
damage the metal and insulating parts.
The metal plugs for temporary protection should not be removed until the actuator is ready
to be cabled. Use suitable flameproof cable glands to ensure IP rated protection when
installing. Please refer to 1.2.3 (P.3).
1.5.3 Transport
Attach ropes or hooks for the purpose of lifting by hoist only to housing and not to
handwheel.
Actuators packaged in cartons can stand up to land, sea, or air transportation.
Packaged actuators shall avoid of violent impact and strong vibrations and be protected
from rain or snow.
1.5.4 Lubrication
The gear train has been sufficiently lubricated at the factory. No additional lubrication is
OME series explosion-proof quarter-turn electric actuators offer torque ranges from 35Nm to
1,500Nm ( 310 in.lb to 13,280 in.lb ). Product design is based on a self-locking worm drive principal,
which provides for a smooth running, dependable, robust drive system. All models are ISO 5211 compliant,
have a visual position indicator on top of actuator cover and manual override except OME-A. The manual
operation is non-clutch design that can be operated without any lever, clutch or brake upon power outage.
OME series Explosion-proof Quarter-turn Electric Valve Actuator (referred as "actuator") is a
control device for valves and can be used in the places, where is classified as Zone 1 or Zone 2,
contained GroupⅡA and GroupⅡB gases, Zone 21 or Zone 22, contained the combustible dust
atmosphere or the mixture circumstance with the explosive gas atmospheres and the combustible
dust atmospheres. Temperature group T1-T4.
Division System where is classified as North American Division 1 or Division 2 of hazardous
location, contains Group C and Group D gases and temperature group T1 - T4; or contains one
or several flammable dusts with minimum flaming point over 130 °C; or include both above
flammable gases and dusts.
Zone System where is classified as North American Zone 1 or Zone 2 of hazardous location,
contains Group ⅡA and Group ⅡB gases and temperature group T1 - T4; or in Zone 21 or
Zone 22, contained one or several flammable dusts with the minimum flaming point over 130
°C; or include both above flammable gases and dusts.
The actuator shall be sized to ensure that its torque output meets the load requirements of valve
and its ability to overcome the required duty cycle of application (As a MINIMUM, a 30% safety
factor is suggested for the calculation of torque requirement).
a.
If the maximum torque of 5” valve is 80 Nm 80 × 1.3 (safety factor) = 104 Nm
104 Nm < 150 Nm (OME-3) OK!
104 Nm > 90 Nm (OME-2) Not OK!
b. In cases where the actuator does not fit directly onto the valve, a mounting kit is required. Please
ensure the bracket and coupling are properly designed and manufactured to withstand the torque
output of the actuator.
During cover removal and conduit entry removal, ensure that surfaces are free from
scratches or scrapes.
Actuator installation and maintenance must be performed by trained personnel.
Flamepath Joint
Cover Romoval
Remove the conduit entry metal plugs to relieve the pressure inside the actuator for the ease of
the top cover removal and gently remove the cover. DO NOT attempt to remove the top cover with a
screwdriver as it will damage the surfaces.
Cover Installation
Please ensure that the O-ring seal is in good condition prior to cover installation. Slowly
re-install the cover while being careful not to pinch the O-ring seal.
The explosion-proof enclosures are labeled with a QA code on both of the middle plate and
the cover, please verify the QA code inside the cover is the same as the one on middle plate
when installation. The cover is not interchangeable.
Please follow this table to tighten the cover screw:
a. Make sure both the valve and actuator are in the same position before mounting, either
fully-open or fully-closed. If not, use the manual override to correct this.
b. Once mounted together, either directly or with a mounting kit, ensure that they are properly
secured together and all fasteners are tightened.
Remove all of valve handle parts, for example, the handle or open/close mechanical
stops so as to not interfere with the actuator.
c. Check again that the valve and actuator are in the same position.
d. Remove the conduit entry plug to relieve the pressure inside the actuator for the ease of the top
cover removal and gently remove the cover, please refer to 3.7 (P.11) for cover installation.
The power must be off before removing the cover.AFTER DE-ENERGIZING, DELAY 10 MINUTES BEFORE OPENING THE
COVER.
e. Refer to section 4.3 (P.15) for wiring notices and connect the wires according to the wiring
diagram labeled inside the cover of actuator.
f. Supply power to actuator.
Care must be taken at all times as there are live
circuits present that may cause electrical shock.
g. Re-calibration may be required for the end positions, refer to
4.4 (P. 16) for further instructions.
h. For modulating units, refer to 5 (P.21 - P.27) setting
instructions.
Use the insulated wires and length should be less than 30 m.
A minimum of 18 AWG wire is recommended for all field wiring.
Turn power off before changing any settings.
i.Assemble the cover and secure cover screws firmly after setting.
Refer to 3.7 (P.11) for installation and check if there is any foreign object between top
cover flamepath joint and base.
Please ensure that the O-ring seal is in good condition prior to cover installation. The explosion-proof enclosures are labeled with a QA code on both of the middle plate
and the cover, please verify the QA code inside the cover is the same as the one on
middle plate when installation. The cover is not interchangeable.
The power must be off during this procedure so as to avoid damage to the actuator. Do not make adjustments to the mechanical end stops when actuator is in motion. All steps below must be completed before normal operation.
The actuators have been set and calibrated at the factory. Most of products will not require
recalibration of these settings. However these are general settings. After valve and actuator are
bolted together, apply power to verify the end positions are correct. If an adjustment is required,
please follow steps below:
4.4.1 Instructions
The travel cams are set to control the open and closed position of the valve. See
below procedure for corresponding actuator model:
OME-1, OME-A and OME-AM:The position is set to stop the travel of the actuator
when the travel cams activate the limit switch.
OME-2 to OME-8:The position is set to stop the travel of the actuator when the
travel cams don’t activate the limit switch.
The standard is with two limit switches (LS1 & LS2).
LS1 & LS2:LS1is for open and LS2 is for close. They limit the fully-open and
fully-closed travel range by disabling the electric motor.
LS3 & LS4 are optional. They allow external equipment to confirm that the valve has
reached the fully-open and fully-closed positions.
4.4.2 Adjustment Steps
a. Turn power off.
b. Loosen the locknut and unwind the mechanical end
stops open and closed screws per below instruction.
OME-2 to OME-6: 25 turns
OME-7 to OME-8: Remove the mechanical
Rotate the round gear counter-clockwise to
the end and tighten the M5 set screw.
OME-1
Rotate the round gear clockwise to the end
and tighten the M5 set screw.
OME-2 to OME-8
Rotate the sector gear clockwise to the end
and tighten the M5 set screw.
Round Gear
M5 Set Screw
Sector Gear
【OME-1, OME-A and OME-AM】
【OME-2 to OME-8】
f. Supply the power and unwind the mechanical end stop screws to the fully-open position
based on the actuator model listed below:
Do not remove the cover to supply power if the actuator is located in a hazardous
environment. If so, for the following steps, operate the unit manually.
OME-2 to OME-3:1 turn.
OME-4 to OME-8:1/2 turn.
g. Tighten the locknut.
h. Supply the power and unwind the mechanical end stop screws to the fully-closed position
based on the actuator model listed below:
OME2 to OME-3:1 turn.
OME4 to OME-8:1/2 turn.
i. Tighten the locknut of mechanical end stops.
j. Confirm that the limit switches achieve the full open-close stroke.
k. Modulating units:
After completing the fully-open and fully-closed calibration, run the actuator to the
fully-closed position, and then adjust the gear and the set screws as the steps below
according to the corresponding actuator model.
Input 20 mA / 5 V / 10 V to operate valve to fully-open position
OFF
Input 20 mA / 5 V / 10 V to operate valve to fully-closed position
ON
When signal input failed, driving valve to fully-open (when S6 sets at “ ON”).
OFF
ON
When signal input failed, driving valve to fully-closed (when S6 sets at “ ON”).
ON
OFF
When signal input failed, driving valve to fully-closed (when S6 sets at “ OFF”).
OFF
ON
When signal input failed, driving valve to fully-open (when S6 sets at “ OFF”).
ON
OFF
When signal input failed, valve stays at the last position.
ON
ON
Please follow steps below if an adjustment of these settings are required. Please restart
the actuator after adjusting.
5.3 Dip Switch Setting (SW1)
The Dip Switch SW1 is a combination of 8 switches and equally divided in two rows. It is
utilized to select signal type of input as well as output and fail positioning when the signal input fails.
The sliders can be placed at either ON (upper) or OFF (lower) state position. Factory settings are
switches 1, 4, 8 at ON state and switches 2, 3, 5, 6, 7 at OFF state.
Clockwise: decreasing signal value.
Counter-clockwise: increasing signal value.
VR52
Clockwise: decreasing signal value.
Counter-clockwise: increasing signal value.
Fully-OPEN setting
Rotate VR1 counter-clockwise until a light click is heard, then apply 10V or 20mA to the
modulating board. After that, slightly rotate VR1 clockwise until the LDR goes on and then
adjust VR51 to complete the setting. When adjusting VR51, if the green light is off, keep
rotating VR1 clockwise until the green light goes on.
Fully-CLOSE setting
Rotate VR2 clockwise until a light click is heard, then apply 2 V or 4 mA to the modulating
board. After that, slightly rotate VR2 counter-clockwise until the LDR goes on and then
adjust VR52 to complete the setting. When adjusting VR52, if the red light is off, keep
rotating VR2 counter-clockwise until the red light goes on.
OME-2 to OME-8
Using UP, DN, MODE, SET buttons to set the open and close position.
Press and hold ”SET” switch for 2 seconds until LD 9 lights to enter local setting mode.
connected to terminals #4 & #5, please
refer to 5 (P.21)
b. Verify the actuator is wired properly as
per wiring diagram.
c. Send back to factory for inspection.
LD4 goes on
(for 24V units)
The voltage is under 20.4V.
Verify that the input voltage is within the
allowable voltage deviation.
LD5 goes on
a. An incorrect signal type
inputted. For example, preset
with 2-10 V input but input
4-20 mA.
Or preset with 4 - 20 mA
input but input 2 - 10V
signal. In this case, the
actuator still works in 2 - 7V.
When the signal is over 7.2
V, the LD5 lights.
b. Input a voltage exceeding the
rated. For example, preset
with 2-10 V input but input
13.5V.
Verify if the switch 1 is set in accordance
with the type of input signal. Please refer to
5.3 (P.22 - P.24).
LD6 goes on
Motor thermal protector started.
a. The duty cycle exceeded the rated,
please refer to 3.5 (P.9).
b. The contact of motor thermal protector
(MOT) disconnected.
LD7 goes on
a. Signal output short circuits.
b. The input signal type 2 - 10 V
with reversed polarity.
a. Verify if the signal output with reversed
polarity. The negative pole should be
connected to terminal #11 and the
positive pole should be connected to
terminal #12.
b. Verify if the signal input with reversed
polarity when applying 2 - 10V, the
negative pole should be connected to
terminal #6 and the positive pole should
be connected to terminal #7.
5.6 Troubleshooting of modulating controller
In case LD3 does not light or any of LD4 to LD9 lights when the actuator is motorized,
please refer to steps below for basic troubleshooting.
Sun Yeh Ele. Co. Ltd warrants that for a period of twelve months from the date of manufacture it will
either repair or replace, at its option, any of its products which prove to be defective in material or
workmanship. This warranty does not cover damage resulting from causes such as abuse, misuse,
modification or tampering by users. This warranty is extended only to the immediate purchaser of the
Sun Yeh product and is not transferable. To obtain service under this warranty, the purchaser must first
acquire a return authorization from Sun Yeh. Products must be returned to Sun Yeh under freight prepaid.
This warranty is in lieu of all other obligations, liabilities or expressed warranties. Any implied
warranties, including any implied warranty of merchantability are hereby expressly excluded. In no
event shall Sun Yeh be liable for special, incidental or consequential damages arising in connection with
the use of its products, or for any delay in the performance of this warranty due to cause beyond its
control.