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Electrically Operated
Spring-Return Actuator Range
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Skilmatic Product Overview
The Skilmatic range of self-contained electro- SI/EH Pro Improved monitoring and control:
hydraulic actuators, combine the simplicity Datalogger Recording events, trends and alarms.
of electrical operation with the precision
Rotork Bluetooth Setting Tool Pro Data download and
of hydraulic control and the reliability of upload between SI/EH actuators InSight2 software.
mechanical fail-safe action.
Semi-automatic position limit calibration.
The new highly intelligent SI/EH Pro control and monitoring Partial stroke Activated remotely or locally with the
system is based on the well proven Rotork IQ Pro actuator. Rotork Bluetooth Setting Tool Pro.
SI/EH Pro actuators provide the ideal solution for two position
control, critical safety shutdown or precise modulating control. Optional ESD manual reset To restrict the actuator from
operating until locally reset when the process is in a safe
SI/EH Pro provides the benefits of reliable valve actuation by condition.
combining existing proven Skilmatic features with new text
displays, performance monitoring and datalogging - including Independent deadband and hysteresis Improved position
valve signature profiles. In combination with Rotorks non- control for analogue modulating applications.
intrusive intrinsically safe Rotork Bluetooth Setting Tool Valve flow characterisation For modulating control with
Pro, the actuator configuration and datalogger files can be various valves characteristics such as linear, equal % or
transferred from the field to the office for download, analysis quick opening trim.
and storage.
Optional over pressure & under pressure hysteresis
adjustment.
Manual override detection.
Position maintained in any position for digital control
and network options.
CPT output can be configured to provide a 4-20 mA
output signal for valve position or actuator hydraulic
pressure.
Independent alarm output relays Selectable alarm and
monitoring function.
Temperature sensor Monitoring the internal temperature
of the actuator.
Insight2
The Skilmatic SI/EH-Q product range offer a The range consists of two product categories, the SI-Q
unique and reliable solution for electric fail safe actuators are designed as a standard range with low internal
hydraulic pressure for torques from 65 Nm to 4400 Nm.
and modulating control of quarter turn valves
The EH-Q actuators are custom built to suit specific
and dampers. applications with a higher internal hydraulic pressure for
torques up to 600,000 Nm
Specifically designed for safety critical applications the
actuators accept various inputs signals as standard, including
emergency shutdown (ESD) and partial stroke testing
(PST). Optional field bus communication can be provided
for remote monitoring and control. The SI/EH actuators are
available for use with various power supplies, single phase,
three phase or 24 VDC.
The SI-Q are compact and robust spring return actuators The EH-Q offer the flexibility to customise the actuators to suit
designed for all types of ball, butterfly, plug valves and specific applications and process conditions. The actuators are
dampers. Consisting of a self- contained electro hydraulic self-contained and utilise a higher internal pressure to drive a
power module with a spring return scotch yoke drive the double acting or spring return scotch yoke drive. Eliminating
actuators are available as spring return clockwise, anti- the high installation and maintenance costs associated with
clockwise or lock in last position. The SI actuators can also conventional electro-hydraulic systems which utilise central
be configured for modulating control with a positioning hydraulic power units. Optional accumulators are offered
resolution <0.2%. to provide an alternative to spring return fail safe, multiple
stroking and a means to decrease the hydraulic speed.
Quarter-Turn
SI-1-Q 65 480 15 95 1.5 30
SI-2.1Q 380 4,400 14 110 8 110
EH-Q-SR* 4,000 210,000 5 425 2 200
EH-Q-DA** 1,000 600,000 5 325 N/A N/A
* SR = Spring-Return
** DA = Double-Acting
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SI-EH Linear Actuators
The Skilmatic SI/EH-L product range provides For modulating control the deadband and hysteresis can be
a reliable solution for electric fail safe and independently adjusted in both directions to optimise the
positioning accuracy and repeatability. The output position
modulating control when a direct linear drive
against demand profile can also be characterised within the
is required. actuator program to suit the valve flow characteristics such
The range consists of two product categories, the SI-L as linear, equal % or quick opening. The SI/EH actuators are
actuators are designed as a standard range with thrusts from available for use with various power supplies, single phase,
1.7 KN to 61 KN. The EH-L actuators are custom built to suit three phase or 24 VDC.
specific applications with thrusts up to 150 KN spring return
or 5,500 KN double acting.
The SI-L are robust electrically operated linear actuators EH-L actuators offer the flexibility to suit specific applications
designed for modulating control but are equally suited for and are designed for two position and emergency shutdown
two position control. The power module provides a pulsed applications. The actuators can also be configured for
hydraulic output to accurately position the spring opposed analogue control with a resolution of <0.5% with the option
linear cylinder, they are available as spring extend, retract or of slow mode. They are available as spring return to extend
lock in last position on loss of power or control signal. or retract or double acting for fail safe or lock in last position
The SI-L actuators accept an analogue input signal to on loss of power or control signal. Optional accumulators and
accurately position a control valve with a resolution < 0.2%, various hydraulic pump sizes are available to suit the required
they will also provide a 4-20 mA output of valve position. operating speeds and fail safe action.
Linear
SI-1-L 1.7 10 4 0.6 40 1.62
SI-2.1L 10 61 4.2 0.8 14 0.8
EH-L-SR* 25 150 300 0.5 300 0.5
EH-L-DA** 10 5,500 300 0.5 N/A N/A
* SR = Spring-Return
** DA = Double-Acting
Solenoid 2 Test
100 100
90 90
80 80
70 70
Position (%)
Pressure (%)
60 60
50 50
40 40
30 30
20 20
10 10
0 0
0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4
Time (Seconds)
Position
Pressure
Solenoid 3 Test
100 100
90 90
80 80
70 70
Position (%)
Pressure (%)
60 60
50 50
40 40
30 30
20 20
10 10
0 0
0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5
Time (Seconds)
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SIL Solutions
Certified Personnel
TV certified Functional Safety professionals EH (Electro-Hydraulic Spring-Return Actuators)
SIL Rating 3
Hardware Fault Tolerance (HFT) 0
Safe Failures (S) 4.27 x 106
Dangerous Failures (D) 3.79 x 107
Dangerous Detected Failures (DD) 3.41 x 107
Safe Failure Fraction (SFF) 99.2%
Hardware Type A
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Modulating Control
SI and EH intelligent actuators have been Flow characterisation to suit the specific
specifically designed to provide electrically automated control valve
operated actuation for modulating control Utilising the Rotork InSight2 software the actuator position
against demand profile can be tailored to suit the specific
applications. They will provide accurate control
valve flow characteristic such as linear, equal percentage, and
of linear and quarter-turn control valves or quick opening valve trim.
dampers with the option to lock in last position
or fail safe spring return on loss of power supply Modulating with ESD Fail safe action.
or control signal. The Skilmatic actuators can be supplied to lock in position or
fail safe to close or open the valve on loss of power or control
Skilmatic actuators will accurately position a control valve signal. The actuators can also be configured to provide an
with a resolution better than 0.2% from an analogue emergency shutdown (ESD) function, when configured the
4-20 mA input, digitally pulsed or through our range of ESD signal is independent and would take priority over the
fieldbus communication interfaces. The actuator range will modulating circuit.
also provide a 4-20 mA output of valve position which can be
internally or externally powered. The datalogger combined with the Rotork Insight2 software
provides a means to analysing the process trends. The
Utilising the Rotork infra red / Rotork Bluetooth Setting analogue input signal to valve position feedback traces can
Tool Pro the actuators can be easily configured to accept be compared together with the thrust / torques through the
various inputs, outputs, control and alarm functions without actuator hydraulic pressure measurement.
removing any electrical covers thereby minimising the risk of
moisture ingress and allows for full monitoring of the alarms
and settings of the actuator in hazardous areas.
For modulating control applications there are a number
of specific features built in the Skilmatic range to provide
a flexible and accurate control to suit specific valves and
applications
Demand v Position
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50
45
Position (%)
40
35
30
25
20
Duration
Actual Position
Demand
The actuators operate on a pump and bleed principle The actuators operate on a pump and bleed principle utilising
and utilise the Skilmatic dual oscillating pumps to provide a motorised vane pump to provide hydraulic pressure in one
instantaneous hydraulic pulses in one direction and spring- direction and spring-return in the opposite (bleed) direction.
return in the opposite (bleed) direction, providing inherently
Actuator commanded to Open from the Closed limit.
accurate control.
The bleed solenoid valve(s) are energised. The motorised
Actuator commanded to Open from the Closed limit. vane pump is started under no-load condition as a result of
The bleed solenoid valve(s), and pumps are energised. The the delay in energising the by-pass solenoid valve. With the
system pressure acts against a spring opposed piston to drive by-pass solenoid energised, the system pressure acts against
the actuator in the open direction. a spring opposed piston to drive the actuator in the open
direction.
Actuator commanded to Stop, or reaches the Open limit.
The pumps are de-energised and the bleed solenoid valve(s) Actuator commanded to Stop or reaches the Open limit.
remain energised, the system pressure is maintained to hold The by-pass solenoid valve is de-energised, followed by the
the actuator position. motorised vane pump after 5 seconds unless a new command
to Open is given. The bleed solenoid valve(s) remain energised
Actuator commanded to Close, reach the Closed limit or
and the system pressure is maintained to hold the actuator
loss of ESD. The bleed solenoid valve(s), and dual oscillating
position.
pumps are de-energised. Pressure is released; the hydraulic
fluid returns to the reservoir and the springs return the drive Actuator commanded to Close, reach the Closed limit
shaft to the closed or safe position. or loss of ESD. The by-pass solenoid valve, bleed solenoid
valve(s), and motorised vane pump are de-energised. Pressure
is released; the hydraulic fluid returns to the reservoir and the
springs return the drive shaft to the closed or safe position.
High Pressure Line Low Pressure Line High Pressure Line Low Pressure Line
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Principles of Operation
EH Actuators
Spring-return
During the opening cycle, the motor turns on and drives the
hydraulic pump. The bypass solenoid valve allows the pump
to get up-to-speed under no load. When the motor is at full
speed, the bypass valve shuts and hydraulic fluid is forced
into the actuator cylinder moving the actuator to the open
Above: Spring-return.
position. In an on/off application, to move the actuator to
the close position, the close solenoid is opened allowing oil Below: Double-acting.
to flow to the reservoir at a high flow rate. For positioning
applications, the close solenoid is opened until the actuator
nears the position set point. At a configurable distance away
from the set point, the close solenoid is shut and the slow
solenoid is opened to provide an adjustable slow-speed mode
for fine positioning. When moving in the close direction while
in positioning mode, the bypass valve is opened allowing the
motor to run continuously during frequent positioning. This
reduces motor starts, increasing motor and contactor life. An
accumulator will be fitted if hydraulic stroke speed adjustment
is required by the application.
Double-acting
Double-acting EH actuators include a 4-way, 2-position
solenoid valve to control the direction of travel. A stop
solenoid is used to keep the actuator in position. A slow-
speed solenoid is included for fine positioning near the
set point. When energized, the hydraulic fluid is forced
through the fixed orifice. An optional accumulator is used to
provide stored energy for failsafe operation. Also for failsafe
operation, the stop solenoid is changed to a normally open
type. An accumulator will also be fitted if hydraulic stroke
speed adjustment is required. The dual pilot operated check
valves hold the actuator in position upon loss of pressure.
N.B. These schematics show the basic operation of EH spring-return
and double-acting actuators. For simplicity, some items are not
shown (i.e., relief valves, filtration, drain valves, and pressure sensing
devices). EH actuators operates at high pressure, typically 100 to 170
bar (1,500 to 2,500 psi).
SB301/302 Two-Position
SB actuators offer the simplest solution to spring-return
failsafe electric actuation for valve automation. Operating
from a standard 230/110 VAC supply, they are designed for
general purpose applications with ball and butterfly valves
and fire damper. The actuators utilise a fully sealed electro-
hydraulic power system with internal spring-return action for
clockwise or anti-clockwise rotation.
Skilmatic model SB301/302 general purpose, two-position,
quarter-turn actuators are designed for weatherproof
applications to IP66/NEMA 4. The actuators provide a torque
range of 24 to 480 Nm (212 to 4,248 lbf-in).
See publication PUB021-017 for further details.
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Bus Control Systems
Fieldbus Compatibility
In addition to offering full compatibility with Pakscan, SI and EH
actuators can be specified to interface seamlessly to many other
fieldbus digital control systems. Open fieldbus protocols such
as Profibus, Foundation Fieldbus, Devicenet and Modbus
are all available within the SI and EH actuator control options.
This is achieved simply and cost effectively through fitting an
appropriate Rotork Fluid Systems manufactured circuit board
module inside the actuators electrical housing normally at the
Rotork Pakscan - the total control solution time of production. Module commissioning and setup is carried
out using a combination of the Rotork Setting Tool and the
Whether you need remote control of a few motorised valves,
network commissioning tools used for the chosen protocol.
or full automation of a complex plant, Pakscan can help you
to achieve significant savings in both time and costs. An internally mounted Pakscan field unit is used for remote
control and status indication over a fault tolerant two-wire
Pakscan allows the remote control of actuators and valves
serial link. The system has loop distances of up to 20 km
over a simple single twisted pair data highway, removing the
without repeaters and host communications using Modbus
need for heavy multicore cables. It also includes automatic
protocol. System variables are programmable over the infra-
inbuilt redundancy of the field network to ensure control will
red data link.
be maintained even in the event of equipment or cable failure.
Rotork Fluid Systems SI and EH Range actuators are fully
Available as a single or hot standby master station variant,
compatible with the following fieldbus communication.
Pakscan has the ability to control up to 240 actuators, and
They can also be used in Safety Instrumented Systems
other field devices, using secure field communications. The
(SIS) for remote monitoring when the actuators are
field data highway cable may be up to 20 km in length so
supplied with hardwired ESD.
even quite distant valves can easily be incorporated into the
network, without the need for repeaters.
Simple to install and simple to use, the highly successful
Pakscan system has proved its value on many varied sites with
over 70,000 Pakscan actuators installed worldwide.
See publication PUB058-001 for further details.
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Industrial Applications
Manual Overrides
Skilmatic actuators are available with optional manual
overrides to allow operation of the valve or damper when
power to the actuator is not available.
Quarter-turn actuators up to SI-2Q80 are available with
manual override gearboxes that mount between the actuator
and valve. The handwheel operated gearbox is housed in
a cast-iron enclosure which can be supplied with an ISO
drive shaft arrangement. Hydraulic manual hand pumps are
available for all linear and large quarter-turn actuators.
Materials Electrical
All SI / EH Actuators Mains Power Supply
SI / EH power unit: Aluminium. Single-phase: 110,120, 230 VAC 10%, 50/60 Hz
Piping: Stainless steel (Hard piped). Three-phase (SI): 380 to 480 VAC 10%, 50/60 Hz
External fasteners: Stainless steel. Three-phase (EH): 190 to 690 VAC 10%, 50/60 Hz
Paint finish: Standard 2-pack epoxy silver grey or red DC: 24 VDC
(150 microns thick). Power Consumption
SI-1-Q31 to SI-1-Q80 See product specification sheets.
Actuator body: Aluminium. Digital Control (two-position)
Drive shaft: Plated steel. Open, Close, Stop / Maintain, Partial stroke and ESD
Switchbox: Aluminium. 20-60 VDC or 20-120 VAC, 5 mA minimum duration 300 ms.
SI-2.1-Q100 to SI-2.1-Q112 & EH-Q Analogue Control (modulating)
Actuator body: Carbon steel or ductile iron. 4-20 mA or 0-10 VDC (adjustable deadband and hysteresis).
Drive shaft: Carbon steel.
Optional Fieldbus Control
Switchbox: Aluminium.
Compatible with Pakscan, Modbus, Profibus, Foundation Fieldbus
SI-1-L, SI-2-L & EH-L and DeviceNet. See page 13.
Actuator body: Steel.
Position Feedback
Piston rod: Stainless steel.
4-20 mA, internally or externally powered.
Mechanical Resolution
SI: <0.25% of full scale.
Standard Operating Temperature EH: <0.5% of full scale.
SI actuators: -15 to +65 C (+5 to +149 F)*.
Repeatability
EH actuators: -20 to +40 C (-4 to +104 F).
SI: <0.2% of full scale.
Optional Low Operating Temperature EH: <0.5% of full scale.
SI-1: -35 to +65 C (-31 to +149 F).
Duty Rating
SI-2 / EH: -40 to +65 C (-40 to +149 F).
SI: 90%.
Watertight Rating EH: Consult Rotork Fluid Systems.
SI: IP67 IP68.
Alarm and Monitoring
EH: IP54 IP68.
Relay rating: Volt free NC or NO contacts rated
Torque / Thrust 5 mA to 5 A 120/230 VAC, 30 VDC.
See product specification sheets. Monitor relay: Hardware, local controls, position
Linear Strokes sensor fault, and EEPROM error.
Standard up to 105 mm (4). For optional strokes up to Alarm and Status relay: Configured to customer specification for
3,000 mm, consult Rotork Fluid Systems. remote alarm or status indication.
SI: Three relays
Weight
EH: One relay as standard
See product specification sheets.
Failure Mode Cable Entries
SI: Failsafe in direction of the spring or SI: Four M25/ M20 x 1.5P, adaptors can be
fail in last position. fitted for other options.
EH: Failsafe in direction of the spring / EH: Three " NPT, adaptors can be fitted
accumulator or fail in last position. for other options.
Failsafe Action Position Measurement
Quarter-turn: Spring / accumulator to act clockwise Quarter-turn: Potentiometer.
or anti-clockwise. Linear: Potentiometer or transducer.
Linear: Spring / accumulator to extend or
Limit Switches
retract drive shaft.
Two switches as standard. Optional four electro mechanical SPDT
Manual Override volt-free switches. Rating 5 A maximum at 230 VAC.
SI-1-Q, SI-2.1-Q70/80: Hydraulic hand pump or gearbox.
Local Controls
SI-2.1-Q110 to Q112: Hydraulic hand pump.
Lockable Local / Stop / Remote selector switch and Open / Close
SI-1-L & SI-2-L: Hydraulic hand pump.
switch. Totally sealed with internal reed switches.
EH: Hydraulic hand pump.
Non-Intrusive Setting
Pressure Measurement
Bluetooth / Infrared setting via the Rotork Setting Tool.
An internal pressure transducer monitors the hydraulic pressure for
valve seating and provides an alarm for stall conditions. Displayed Display
as a % of maximum generated system pressure, or actual psi / bar. Dual Liquid crystal display (LCD) with 32 character text. LEDs for
limits and intermediate position.
Mounting
Vertical or horizontal, see product specification sheets.
* ATEX & IEC certified actuators to +65 C.
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Hazardous Area Certifications
Rotork Site Services division, bringing together Retrofitting actuators to existing valves
project, service and retrofit activities, is active We have extensive experience in fitting actuators to valves,
in 47 service centres in over 20 countries, with penstocks and dampers that are already installed as part of
existing plant. Whether customers are replacing obsolete
agents providing support services in a further 55
actuators, changing power sources or motorising manual
countries. The total number of expert technicians valves, we offer a tailor made solution to meet customers
supporting Rotork customers is well over 1,000. specific requirements.
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