Product Manual 26159 (Revision H) : EM and LQ Digital Driver

Product Manual 26159
(Revision H)
Original Instructions
EM and LQ Digital Driver
Installation and Operation Manual

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Manual 26159 EM and LQ Digital Driver
Contents
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE ....................................................................... IV

ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE AWARENESS .................................................. V
CHAPTER 1. GENERAL INFORMATION ........................................................... 1
Introduction .............................................................................................................1
Acronyms and Definitions .......................................................................................1
Driver Communications ..........................................................................................2
CHAPTER 2. EM/LQ DRIVER INSTALLATION ................................................. 3
Unpacking ...............................................................................................................3
EM/LQ Driver Mounting ..........................................................................................3
Wiring Requirements ..............................................................................................4
Top Board Terminal Blocks ....................................................................................9
Bottom Board Terminal Blocks .............................................................................13
CHAPTER 3. CONTROL USING THE RS-485 INTERFACE .............................. 16
Introduction ...........................................................................................................16
Applying Power .....................................................................................................16
GAP and the EM/LQ Driver and EM Actuator ......................................................17
CHAPTER 4. CONFIGURATION USING THE DRIVER INTERFACE PROGRAM .... 18
Introduction ...........................................................................................................18
Installing and Configuring the Driver Interface Program ......................................19
Starting Up the Driver Interface Program .............................................................20
Screen Images and Descriptions .........................................................................21
CHAPTER 5. EM/LQ DRIVER DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS............................ 34
EM/LQ Driver Specifications.................................................................................34
CHAPTER 6. EM/LQ DRIVER TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................... 37
Introduction ...........................................................................................................37
EM/LQ Driver Faults .............................................................................................37
Calibration Problems ............................................................................................38
Using Analog Demand..........................................................................................39
Using the NetCon® or MicroNet™ Control ...........................................................40
General Guidelines ...............................................................................................41
Actuator/Valve Problems ......................................................................................41
Driver Failure ........................................................................................................42
CHAPTER 7. EML100 ACTUATOR AND EML100/3151A WATER VALVE ..... 43
Introduction ...........................................................................................................43
Valve Installation to the Driver ..............................................................................44
Calibration Using the RS-232 Interface ................................................................46
CHAPTER 8. EM35MR/EBV63 AND EM35MR/EBV100............................. 50
Introduction ...........................................................................................................50
Wiring Installation to the Driver ............................................................................51
CHAPTER 9. EM35MR/3103 AND EM35MR/3171A GAS VALVES .............. 56
Introduction ...........................................................................................................56
Wiring Installation to the Driver ............................................................................57
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EM and LQ Digital Driver Manual 26159
Contents
CHAPTER 10. LQ25, LQ25T, AND LQ BYPASS LIQUID VALVES ..................60

Introduction ...........................................................................................................60
Wiring Installation to the Driver.............................................................................61
CHAPTER 11. EM70 AND EM140 ACTUATORS ...........................................65
Introduction ...........................................................................................................65
CHAPTER 12. EGV AND ESV ACTUATORS .................................................70
Introduction ...........................................................................................................70
CHAPTER 13. SERVICE OPTIONS ................................................................74
Product Service Options .......................................................................................74
Woodward Factory Servicing Options ..................................................................75
Returning Equipment for Repair ...........................................................................75
Replacement Parts ...............................................................................................76
Engineering Services ............................................................................................76
How to Contact Woodward ...................................................................................77
Technical Assistance ............................................................................................77
APPENDIX. PRODUCT SUPPORT STATEMENT ..............................................78
REVISION HISTORY ....................................................................................80
DECLARATIONS .........................................................................................81
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Illustrations and Tables
Figure 2-1. EM/LQ Driver Mounting Bolt Pattern....................................................5

Figure 2-2. EM/LQ Driver Outline Drawing.............................................................6
Figure 2-3. CageClamp Terminals .........................................................................9
Figure 2-4. Jumper Configurations .......................................................................10
Figure 2-5. Jumper Locations ...............................................................................12
Figure 4-1. Run Page ...........................................................................................21
Figure 4-2. Alarms Page.......................................................................................25
Figure 4-3. Shutdown Page ..................................................................................28
Figure 4-4. Tune Page..........................................................................................30
Figure 4-5. Configure Page ..................................................................................32
Figure 7-1. EM 24V Digital Driver/EML 100 Plant Wiring Diagram ......................45
Figure 7-2. EML 100 Calibrate Page ....................................................................46
Figure 7-3. Calibration Warning Message ............................................................47
Figure 8-1. EM 24V Digital Driver with EM35MR and EBV63/100 Plant Wiring
Diagram ...........................................................................................51
Figure 8-2. Calibrate Page ...................................................................................52
Figure 8-3. Calibration Warning Message ............................................................53
Figure 9-1. EM24 Digital Driver with EM35MR/3103 Gas Valve Plant Wiring
Diagram ...........................................................................................57
Figure 9-2. EM35MR/3103 Calibrate Page ..........................................................58
Figure 10-1. LQ24V Digital Driver with LQ25 Valve Plant Wiring Diagram ..........61
Figure 10-2. LQ24V Digital Driver with LQ25T or LQ Bypass Valve Plant Wiring
Diagram ...........................................................................................62
Figure 10-3. LQ Digital Driver Calibrate Page ......................................................63
Figure 11-1. EM 120V Digital Driver w/ EM70 or EM140 Actuator Plant Wiring
Diagram ...........................................................................................66
Figure 11-2. EM70 or EM140 Calibrate Page ......................................................67
Figure 11-3. Calibration Warning Message ..........................................................68
Figure 12-1. EM 120V Digital Driver/EGV Actuator Plant Wiring Diagram ..........72
Table 1-1. Interfaces for Control and Configuration ...............................................2

Table 2-1. Voltage Drop Using American Wire Gauge (AWG) ............................14
Table 2-2. Voltage Drop Using Wire Area (mm²) .................................................14
Table 2-3. Cable Lengths .....................................................................................15
Table 5-1. Electrical Specifications ......................................................................35
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Regulatory Compliance
These listings are limited only to those units bearing the CE Marking.
European Compliance for CE Mark
EMC Directive: Declared to 2004/108/EC COUNCIL DIRECTIVE of

15 Dec 2004 on the approximation of the laws of the
Member States relating to electromagnetic
compatibility.
Low Voltage Declared to 2006/95/EC COUNCIL DIRECTIVE of

Directive: 12 December 2006 on the harmonization of the laws
of Member States relating to electrical equipment
designed for use within certain voltage limits.
Other European Compliance:
Machinery Compliant as partly completed machinery with

Directive: Directive 2006/42/EC of the European Parliament
and the Council of 17 May 2006 on machinery.
North American Compliance
UL: UL Listed for Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, &

D, T4 at 68 °C ambient. For use in Canada and the
United States. UL File E156028.
Special Conditions For Safe Use

This equipment is suitable for use in Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D, or
Non-Hazardous Locations only.
Wiring must be in accordance with North American Class I, Division 2, or

European Zone 2, Category 3 wiring methods as applicable, and in accordance
with the authority having jurisdiction.
Field Wiring must be suitable for at least 68 °C.
Connect ground terminal to earth ground.
EXPLOSION HAZARD—Do not connect or disconnect while circuit is

live unless area is known to be non-hazardous.
Substitution of components may impair suitability for Class I,
Division 2 and Zone 2.
RISQUE D’EXPLOSION—Ne pas raccorder ni débrancher

tant que l’installation est sous tension, sauf en cas
l’ambiance est décidément non dangereuse.
La substitution de composants peut rendre ce matériel
inacceptable pour les emplacements de Classe I, Division 2
et Zone 2.
HIGH VOLTAGE—High voltage may be present even after power is

removed. Measure the voltage across the input power terminals to
confirm that internal capacitors are fully discharged.
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Electrostatic Discharge Awareness

All electronic equipment is static-sensitive, some components more than others.
To protect these components from static damage, you must take special
precautions to minimize or eliminate electrostatic discharges.
Follow these precautions when working with or near the control.
1. Before doing maintenance on the electronic control, discharge the static

electricity on your body to ground by touching and holding a grounded metal
object (pipes, cabinets, equipment, etc.).
2. Avoid the build-up of static electricity on your body by not wearing clothing
made of synthetic materials. Wear cotton or cotton-blend materials as much
as possible because these do not store static electric charges as much as
synthetics.
3. Keep plastic, vinyl, and Styrofoam materials (such as plastic or Styrofoam

cups, cup holders, cigarette packages, cellophane wrappers, vinyl books or
folders, plastic bottles, and plastic ash trays) away from the control, the
modules, and the work area as much as possible.
4. Do not remove the printed circuit board (PCB) from the control cabinet
unless absolutely necessary. If you must remove the PCB from the control
cabinet, follow these precautions:
 Do not touch any part of the PCB except the edges.
 Do not touch the electrical conductors, the connectors, or the

components with conductive devices or with your hands.
 When replacing a PCB, keep the new PCB in the plastic antistatic
protective bag it comes in until you are ready to install it. Immediately
after removing the old PCB from the control cabinet, place it in the
antistatic protective bag.
To prevent damage to electronic components caused by improper

handling, read and observe the precautions in Woodward manual
82715, Guide for Handling and Protection of Electronic Controls,
Printed Circuit Boards, and Modules.
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Chapter 1.
General Information
Introduction
The EM and LQ drivers and the EM/LQ actuator/valve provide rugged and
reliable all-electric actuation systems for various prime mover control
applications. The systems provide high bandwidth and high accuracy for the
most demanding applications such as gas valves, water valves, flow control
valves, and variable geometry steam valves. The EM and LQ drivers control an
EM actuator or LQ valve position proportional to a position demand signal
received from a controlling device.
The EM and LQ drivers are digital controls using advanced, model-based control
algorithms for robust control over a wide range of actuator load inertias and
friction levels. The Driver Interface Program (DIP) is provided as a configuration
tool. It connects from a PC to the EM/LQ drivers for setup and system
monitoring. The drivers may also be configured using RS-485 and a MicroNet™
control system.
Variations of the EM and LQ drivers are used to control several Woodward all-
electric actuators. The EM and LQ drivers provide extensive fault monitoring.
Some faults trip an alarm, while more serious faults both trip an alarm and
execute a user defined shutdown action.
Acronyms and Definitions

The following acronyms and definitions are used throughout the remainder of this
manual:
ESD Electrostatic Discharge
Servlink Proprietary Woodward serial communications software for an
RS-232 connection between a PC and the EM/LQ driver
PE Protective Earth (ground)
EBV Electric Bleed Valve
For convenience, the EM and LQ driver will be referred to as the EM/LQ driver
and similarly, the EM actuator and LQ valve will be referred to as the EM/LQ
actuator.
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Driver Communications
An unsafe condition could occur with improper use of these software

tools. Only trained personnel should have access to these tools.
The EM/LQ digital drivers offer a variety of interfaces to use for control and
configuration:
 4–20 mA position demand and feedback interface (control only).
 RS-485 interface for control, setup, and configuration. This interface works
with a NetCon® or MicroNet™ control with the Real Time Serial I/O
(input/output) module.
 RS-232 interface to a PC, using the Servlink protocol. A PC-based program
provides setup and configuration features.
RS-232 RS-485 4-20 mA Discrete I/O

Setup/Configure X X
Fault Indication X X X
Reset Driver X X X
Position Demand X X
Position Feedback X X X
Table 1-1. Interfaces for Control and Configuration
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Chapter 2.
EM/LQ Driver Installation
The surface of this product can become hot enough or cold enough
to be a hazard. Use protective gear for product handling in these
circumstances. Temperature ratings are included in the specification
section of this manual.
Unpacking
Check the shipping container for evidence of mishandling during shipping.
Carefully remove the EM/LQ driver from the shipping container. Check the
hardware for evidence of damage during shipping. Notify the shipper and
Woodward if shipping damage is found.
EM/LQ Driver Mounting

The driver must be mounted on a vertical (or nearly vertical) surface such that
the wires exit out of the driver in an upward or (preferably) downward direction.
See the direction indication in Figure 2-2.
The EM/LQ driver must be mounted vertically (or nearly vertically)

with at least 25 mm or 1 inch clearance above and below the EM/LQ
driver to allow free convection air flow past the enclosure cooling
fins. Without clearance between adjacent hardware above and below,
convection-cooling air will be prevented from reaching the cooling
fins, and the EM/LQ driver may overheat. Clearance must also be
provided for wire cable exit.
Do not mount the EM/LQ driver near sources of excessive radiant

heat such as exhaust manifolds or other excessively hot engine
components.
Considerations for EM/LQ driver mounting location:

 Vertical mounting
 Specified environmental limits
 Temperature
 Vibration
 Cable length to (refer to tables in this chapter for detailed requirements)
 Power supply
 EM actuator
 Controlling device
 Monitoring device
 Cooling air flow
 Away from high voltage or high current devices or high electromagnetic
radiation (EMC) sources
 Clearance for gland plate removal and cables
 Clearance for removal of EM/LQ driver cover
Mount the EM/LQ driver using the bolt pattern shown in Figure 2-1. The bolt
pattern is a standard 19-inch (483 mm) rack mounting and is for an off-engine
mounted location.
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Wiring Requirements
General
The ground terminals on the EM/LQ driver enclosure and EM/LQ actuator must
be connected to Protective Earth (PE) ground. The input power supply should be
referenced to PE ground for safety and to enable ground fault detection.
Due to the hazardous location listings associated with this product,

proper wire type and wiring practices are critical to operation.
Do not connect any cable grounds to “instrument ground”, “control

ground”, or any non-earth ground system. Make all required
electrical connections based on the wiring diagrams in individual
valve/actuator sections of this manual.
The PE terminal is for Protective Earth. The terminal uses green and
PE yellow earth ground wire, which is routed to the EM/LQ driver with the
input power. This terminal must be connected directly to Protective
Earth.
The circled ground symbol identifies the earth wire running from the
EM/LQ actuator to the EM/LQ driver. In the event of a fault in the
actuator, this terminal may be used to carry fault currents through the
chassis of the EM/LQ driver and out the PE terminal to earth.
This symbol identifies functional or EMC earth. These terminals are to

be used for cable shield or for connecting the cable gland plates to the
chassis.
To maintain compliance with CE marking requirements, the EMC directive

requires that all shields be connected to the terminals provided in the EM/LQ
driver according to the wiring diagram for the appropriate actuator type.
The I/O (input/output) must only be connected to CLASS III circuits.
All terminal block screws should be tightened to 0.56—0.79 Nm (5.0—7.0 lb-in).
Shielded and Ground Wiring

All shielded cable must be twisted pairs with either a foil or a braided shield. All
signal lines should be shielded to prevent picking up stray signals from nearby
equipment. Connect the shields as shown in the plant-wiring diagram for the
appropriate actuator type. Wire exposed beyond the shield must be as short as
possible.
All wiring shields in the driver are connected to earth ground. For
best noise immunity, connect the other end of all shields to earth
ground through a capacitor (0.001 F, 1000 V).
Do not connect any cable grounds to “instrument ground”, “control

ground”, or any non-earth ground system. Make all required
electrical connections based on the wiring diagrams in individual
valve/actuator sections of this manual.
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Figure 2-1. EM/LQ Driver Mounting Bolt Pattern
Resolver excitation, sine, and cosine wiring should be three individually-shielded

twisted pairs or three overall-shielded twisted pairs. In order to meet positioning
accuracy, the maximum capacitance of the resolver wires should be 180 pF/m
(55 pF/ft) or less.
For best noise immunity, the actuator power cables should be run in separate
cable trays or conduits from the resolver cables. Similarly, the power input cables
should be run in separate cable trays or conduits from the I/O cables.
The EM/LQ driver chassis must be connected to PE ground using one of the
grounding lugs on the back inside surface of the EM/LQ driver enclosure. The
wire used for PE ground must be the same size used for the input wires.
The EM/LQ actuator motor ground wire must be connected to the EM/LQ driver
chassis using one of the grounding lugs on the back inside surface of the EM/LQ
driver enclosure. The wire for this connection must be the same size used for the
motor drive wires.
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Figure 2-2. EM/LQ Driver Outline Drawing
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EM/LQ Driver Electrical Connections and Pin Functionality

Two gland plates are provided on the driver to allow the user to drill through-
holes for appropriate wire connections. It is assumed that the user will mount
circular connectors, armored cable glands, or conduit connections for passing
wires though the gland plates. The wire feedthroughs must be water tight so that
water does not enter the IP56 sealed EM/LQ driver even when the driver
enclosure exterior is pressure washed. The gland plates cover two rectangular
openings that are each approximately 50 mm (2 inch) tall by 127 mm (5 inch)
wide.
Remove the main EM/LQ driver cover.
Remove, modify, and replace one or both gland plates to provide watertight wire
feedthrough. Use agency-approved conduit hubs when installing in hazardous or
ordinary locations. Gland plate fasteners must be well tightened (1.8 Nm or 16
lb-in) for proper sealing.
Follow all ESD cautionary instructions at the beginning of this

manual while the EM/LQ driver cover is removed.
Connect all wires as shown in the plant-wiring diagram for the appropriate
actuator type.
 Refer to Chapter 7 for the EML100 actuator.
 Refer to Chapter 8 for the EM35MR/EBV 63 and 100.
 Refer to Chapter 9 for the EM35MR/3103 and 3171A gas valves.
 Refer to Chapter 10 for the LQ25, LQ25T, and LQ Bypass liquid fuel valves.
 Refer to Chapter 11 for the EM70 and EM140 actuators.
 Refer to Chapter 12 for the EGV and ESV actuators.
The cable between the valve and driver must be no longer than 100 m (328 ft) in
order to ensure position accuracy and slew time.
The actuator must also be connected to Protective Earth (PE) via a green and
yellow wire, as shown on the wiring diagram. This wire must not be smaller than
the power wires, by code. This wire may be run directly to Protective Earth, or to
the terminal provided in the driver chassis and marked with the circled ground
symbol.
Resolver excitation and secondary wiring should be three individually-shielded

twisted pairs or three overall-shielded twisted pairs.
For best noise immunity, the valve power cables should be run in separate cable
trays or conduits from the resolver cables.
The EM/LQ driver will not operate if these resolver connectors are
connected to the wrong resolver.
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Cables should conform to the following requirements:
 Code and regulatory requirements applicable to the site location
 EM/LQ driver cable size for the installed length to the power source
 EM/LQ driver cable size for the installed length to the actuator
 Maximum cable length to controlling device
 Shielded wiring with shields grounded as shown in the wiring diagram for
the appropriate actuator type
 Resolver feedback wires isolated from motor power wires
 Wire rated for the maximum expected ambient temperature
Woodward can supply all mating connectors needed as component parts for
wiring the motor and resolvers.
The functions of the terminals on the EM/LQ driver are described in the following
paragraphs.
RS-232 Port
Connector J4 is a 9-pin serial port (DSUB) that connects to a PC computer COM
port through a null modem cable. The wiring must meet the requirements of EIA
RS-232. This standard states a maximum cable length of 16 m (50 ft) with a total
capacitance less than 2500 pF and a data rate not exceeding 56 kbps. The
driver’s RS-232 port configuration is fixed at 38.4 kbps, no parity, 8 bits, and
1 stop bit. Do not leave the RS-232 null modem cable attached to the driver if its
other end is removed from the PC. This reduces the possibility of EMC noise
being introduced to the EM/LQ driver.
To enable this connection, it is necessary to use the two software programs

supplied with the EM/LQ driver. These programs are WGC_DIP.exe and
Servlink.exe. The software must be installed on a Pentium 166 MHz or faster PC
with 32 MB of RAM, running Windows® 95 or 98, or Windows NT®.
The following functions are provided though this interface:

 Driver setup, configuration and tuning
 Alarm and fault indication
 Driver shutdown and reset
 Position feedback
The Driver Interface Program cannot configure the driver if the NetCon® unit is
being used to control the driver over the RS-485 interface. However, the Driver
Interface Program is able to monitor the condition and parameters on the driver
while simultaneously communicating over RS-485.
If the driver is controlled via the RS-485 interface from a NetCon or a

MicroNet™ control, the Backup Demand selected should be Analog.
If the Driver Interface Program is used simultaneously with the RS-
485, the driver may cause periodic RS-485 network faults resulting in
switching to the Analog backup demand source. For real time control
over RS-485 when using Analog backup demand, it is recommended
that you do NOT use the Driver Interface Program except when
setting up or configuring the driver.
Due to the low priority and low speed of RS-232 communications on the PC, this
protocol is not robust enough to support demand input control. Time-out errors
may also interrupt the supported communications functions over RS-232.
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Top Board Terminal Blocks

All inputs and outputs on the top board of the EM/LQ driver are made through
screwless “CageClamp” style terminal blocks. The spring clamp can be actuated
by using a standard 3 mm or 1/8 inch flat bladed screwdriver or a snap-on thumb
lever (Figure 2-3). Two snap-on levers are provided with the EM/LQ driver. The
EM/LQ driver terminal blocks accept wires from 0.08 to 2.5 mm² (28 to 12 AWG).
Wires for these terminal blocks should be stripped about 8 mm (about 1/3 inch)
from the end.
Figure 2-3. CageClamp Terminals
The EM/LQ driver’s terminal blocks on the top board are designed to be removed
by hand. After the EM/LQ driver’s input power is disconnected, the terminal
blocks can be removed one at a time by prying them off using the fingertips.
When removing the terminal block, never pull on the wires connected to the
terminal block.
RS-485 Port
Pins 1 through 4 are for the RS-485 interface. The wiring must be one continuous
cable between nodes and must meet the requirements of EIA RS-485 for 500
kbps excepting that one-half of the cable length limit is recommended due to
harsh environments typical of prime mover installations as follows.
Maximum cable lengths:

 Standard shielded twisted-pair cable 30 m (100 ft)
 120 m (400 ft), 0.3 mm² (22 AWG) low-capacitance cable (36 pf/m or 11
pF/ft)
 Over 150 m (500 ft), use fiber optic cable with optical repeaters
This interface allows control of the EM/LQ driver using a proprietary Woodward
protocol with 5 ms updates when connected to one of the following Woodward
controls:
 MicroNet with a real time SIO module
 NetCon with a real time SIO module
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The following functions are provided though this interface:
 Alarm and fault indication
 Driver shutdown and reset
 Position command (demand)
 Position feedback
The EM/LQ driver supports RS-485 at speeds of 38.4, 57.6, and 417 kbaud. The
real time SIO module communicates at 417 kbaud. To enable this option, the
user must select RS-485 from the Driver Interface Program Tune page for the
communications demand setting. The RS-485 demand input may be specified as
the primary demand input or a redundant input to be used after a failure of the
primary demand input.
To initiate communications, connect the EM/LQ driver to the Real Time SIO
module and select Reset from the MicroNet or NetCon control. The MicroNet or
NetCon control will provide all configuration/RUN information to the EM/LQ
driver, according to the Graphical Application Program (GAP™).
The RS-485 connection has two jumpers for the termination resistor. From the
factory, the termination resistor jumpers are in the “OUT” position. If this driver is
at the end of the RS-485 network, move the jumpers to the “IN” position.
The drivers have address switches (S1 and S2) on the control circuit board, as
shown in Figure 2-5. S1 sets the tens digit, and S2 sets the ones digit for the
driver address. Although these switches allow up to 20 drivers on the network,
the Real Time SIO can only support one driver per channel.
During initialization, the driver reads the position of the switches which then
becomes its address. It responds to data to this address, and sends data with
this driver address. The MicroNet or NetCon GAP application has an input field
for address, which should be configured by the customer or application engineer
to match the driver address switches.
Figure 2-4. Jumper Configurations
Analog Input
Pins 11 and 12 allow input of a 4 to 20 mA position command (demand) signal.
Pin 13 is a shield terminal for this cable. A 4 mA input will position the EM/LQ
actuator to the 0% position. A 20 mA input will position the EM/LQ actuator to the
100% position.
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An overtravel setting may be enabled to allow an additional 2% travel at both
ends of the stroke to drive into optional external mechanical stops. This allows
3.68 mA to provide –2% position and 20.32 mA to provide 102% travel. The
EM/LQ driver will shut down due to a demand error if the 4 to 20 mA input drops
below 2 mA or exceeds 22 mA, or if the polarity is reversed. If this feature is
used, verify that your Position Error Alarm and Shutdown set points are set to
greater than 2% to avoid false trips. See Chapter 4 on how to change these set
points using the Driver Interface Program.
The 4–20 mA position command is less accurate than using the RS-485 digital
interface for position command.
If the 4–20 mA analog input is used for position command, we recommend that
the 4–20 mA analog output be used to monitor position as a means of verifying
correct driver operation.
If using the Servlink interface, the user must verify that Analog is selected for
Demand Input on the Driver Interface Program’s Tune page to ensure that the 4
to 20 mA input will control the actuator’s position. The analog demand input may
be specified as the primary demand input or a redundant input to be used after a
failure of the primary demand input. If the RS-485 interface is used, demand and
backup demand can be configured through the GAP block.
Analog Output
Pins 14 and 15 provide an isolated 4 to 20 mA output signal from the driver that
is proportional to the EM/LQ actuator shaft position feedback sensor output. Pin
16 is a shield terminal for this cable. A 4 mA output occurs when the EM/LQ
actuator is at the 0% position. A 20 mA output occurs when the EM/LQ actuator
is at the 100% position.
If the analog output is not going to be used, it is suggested that it be terminated

with a resistor (10 600 ) between pins 14 and 15 to prevent an analog output
alarm indication.
The 4–20 mA position feedback is less accurate than using the RS-485 digital
interface for position feedback.
Discrete Input
Pins 17 through 19 provide an isolated shutdown and reset discrete input to the
driver. Use pins 17 and 19 with an external contact or use pins 18 and 19 with an
external contact in series with an external power supply.
The operation of the discrete input is as follows:
Open the external contact to shut down the driver. Close the external contact to
reset the driver and clear any latched driver fault alarms. Keep the external
contact closed while the driver is running. Keep this external contact open when
initially applying power to the EM/LQ driver.
We recommend that a safe position command (fully open or fully closed,

depending on the application) be used in addition to a shutdown in order to
improve shutdown reliability.
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Rotary Address
Switches
S2 = Ones Digit
S1 = Tens Digit
RS-485 Termination
Jumpers
Figure 2-5. Jumper Locations
Discrete Output
Pins 20 through 22 provide a relay output. Pin 20 to pin 21 is a normally open
output contact. The contact is closed (energized) when the EM/LQ driver is
operating properly. Pin 21 to pin 22 is a normally close output contact. In the
case of a power shutdown by fault or loss of power, pins 20 and 21 open and
pins 21 and 22 close.
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Motor Overtemperature Discrete Input

(only with EM70 and EM140 Actuators)
Pins 23 through 25 are to be used for a thermal switch input. The EM70 or
EM140 Actuators have internal thermal switches to prevent overheating of the
motor. Use pins 23 and 24 to connect to the switch. Pin 25 is the shield terminal
for this cable.
This switch will open if the motor temperature rises above 177 °C (350 °F) and
toggles an alarm within the EM120V driver. It will not cause a shutdown but will
warn that the ambient temperature is too high. It could also be that the thermal
conductivity of the mounting pad is too low or that a problem exists in the
actuator.
Motor Resolver
Pins 26 through 34 connect to the motor rotor shaft resolver (per actuator plant
wiring diagram). This resolver provides motor shaft position feedback that is
required to allow brushless commutation of the motor. Cables to the resolver
should be properly shielded from the motor power connections and other EMC
sources to avoid problems due to induced noise that may distort the feedback
signal. The LQ valves do not have a motor resolver.
Position Resolver #1
Pins 35 through 43 connect to the actuator output shaft resolver (see actuator
plant wiring diagram). This resolver provides actuator position feedback and
allows the EM/LQ actuator to position with high accuracy. Cables to the resolver
should be properly shielded from the motor power connections and other EMC
sources to avoid problems due to induced noise that may distort the feedback
signal. In order to meet positioning accuracy, the maximum capacitance of the
resolver wires should be 180 pF/m (55 pF/ft) or less.
If only one resolver is available to measure shaft position, we recommend that

mass flow be monitored at the system level in order to detect a problem in the
position feedback.
Position Resolver #2
Pins 44 through 52 connect to the actuator output shaft resolver (see actuator
plant wiring diagram). This optional redundant resolver provides a second
actuator position feedback signal. Some units do not offer this redundant
resolver. Cables to the resolver should be properly shielded from the motor
power connections and other EMC sources to avoid problems due to induced
noise that may distort the feedback signal. In order to meet positioning accuracy,
the maximum capacitance of the resolver wires should be 180 pF/m (55 pF/ft) or
less.
Bottom Board Terminal Blocks

All terminal block screws should be tightened to 0.56—0.79 Nm (5.0—7.0 lb-in).
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Input Power
Pins 53(+) and 54(–) connect the EM/LQ driver to input power from an external
power source. Refer to Table 5-1 for input voltage recommendations. The input
power must meet overvoltage category III. The voltage between either pin 53 or
54 and the EM/LQ driver enclosure must not exceed the maximum specified for
each model (Table 5-1). The input power source should be referenced to PE
ground for safety and to enable ground fault detection. The power source may be
negative-grounded, positive-grounded, or middle-grounded.
To prevent damage to a control system that uses an alternator or

battery-charging device, make sure the charging device is turned off
before disconnecting the battery from the system.
The EM/LQ driver is not equipped with input power switches. For this reason,
some means of switching input power must be provided for installation and
servicing. Do not use a fuse as a switch. A circuit breaker meeting the above
requirements or a separate switch with appropriate ratings may be used for this
purpose. See Table 5-1 for appropriate fusing specifications. The fuse or circuit
breaker must have appropriate dc voltage ratings.
Branch circuit fuses, breakers, and wiring must have applicable safety approval
and be selected according to applicable codes and area classifications. The
system disconnect must be in easy reach of the operator and marked as a
disconnect device. Use only the wire sizes specified below or equivalent metric
sizes which meet local code requirements.
Also note that the wire gauge must comply with local code requirements and be
of sufficient size such that the power supply voltage minus the IR loss in the two
lead wires to the EM/LQ driver does not drop below minimum voltage
specification (Table 5-1) when the current draw is 20 A.
The following voltage drops are calculated at maximum ambient temperature.
Voltage Drop Per Meter At 20 A Voltage Drop Per Foot At 20 A

Wire Gauge (AWG) Round-Trip (V) Round-Trip (V)
8 0.100 0.031
10 0.165 0.050
12 0.262 0.080
Table 2-1. Voltage Drop Using American Wire Gauge (AWG)
Example calculation: 10 AWG wires will drop 0.050 V/ft at 20 A. Using 100 feet
between the EM/LQ driver and the power supply would provide a voltage drop of
100 x 0.05 = 5.0 V. Thus the power supply must always provide between 23 and
32 Vdc or between 95 V and 150 V depending on the driver input power
specification.
Voltage Drop Per Meter At 20 A Voltage Drop Per Foot At 20 A

Wire Area (mm²) Round-Trip (V) Round-Trip (V)
10 0.087 0.026
6 0.144 0.044
4 0.216 0.066
Table 2-2. Voltage Drop Using Wire Area (mm²)
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Example calculation: 6 mm² wires will drop 0.144 volts per meter at 20 A. Using
50 meters between the EM/LQ driver and the power supply would provide a
voltage drop of 50 x .144 = 7.2 V. Thus the power supply must always provide
between 25.2 and 32 Vdc or 97.2 V and 150 V depending on the driver input
power specification.
Heavier wires than those listed above will not fit into EM/LQ driver terminals 53
and 54.
Motor Drive Output

Pins 55 through 60 connect the output power from the EM/LQ driver to the motor
coil power windings. Follow the indications and recommendations on wire gauge
and pins used for each desired cable length in Table 2-3. If two parallel wires are
used for each of the three motor phases, the wires must be spliced as close as
possible to the EM/LQ actuator such that only a single wire is soldered into the
non-agency listed EM/LQ actuator connector or connected to the single flying
lead wire used with the agency listed EM/LQ actuator.
If wires larger than 12 AWG or 2.5 mm² are required, the larger wires
given below must be spliced as close as possible to the actuator
using a junction box. From the junction box, 12 AWG or 2.5 mm²
need to be used to the actuator.
Terminal Terminal American

Maximum Cable Length Pins 55, 57, Pins 56, 58, Wire Gauge Metric Wire
Meters Feet 59 60 (AWG) (mm²)
12 40 X 14 2.5
24 79 X X 14 2.5
19 62 X 12 4
39 128 X X 12 4
30 98 X 10 6
60 197 X X 10 6
50 164 X 8 10
100 328 X X 8 10
Table 2-3. Cable Lengths
In order to meet the specified slew time, the wiring practices for the input and
motor drive must be followed. Larger wire diameters can be used to further
minimize the voltage drop in the wire.
Example calculation: Suppose the cable length between actuator and driver is 50
m (164 ft). Single 10 mm or 8 AWG wires (total of 3 wires) or double 6 mm or 10
AWG wires (total of 6 wires) may be used.
For best noise immunity, the actuator power cables should be run in separate
cable trays or conduits from the resolver cables.
The EM/LQ driver will not operate properly if the motor phases are
wired incorrectly. Verify connections before operation.
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Chapter 3.
Control Using the RS-485 Interface
Introduction
This chapter describes using a Real Time SIO module in a MicroNet™ or
NetCon® control to configure and control the driver over the RS-485 port. If you
are using the Driver Interface Program to monitor the driver via RS-232 with an
analog input controlling position, refer to Chapter 4.
A more detailed description of the Real Time SIO module can be found in the
MicroNet manual.
A Graphical Application Program (GAP™) must be made for each installation

using a Real Time SIO module (usually in combination with other MicroNet or
NetCon modules) to control EM/LQ systems. The GAP HELP program contains
all the information to control and calibrate the EM/LQ system.
For calibration of DLE systems, please refer to Woodward manual

40142.
Up to 15 drivers may be monitored on each RS-485 channel. RS-485 termination

jumpers should be moved to the “IN” position on the units on the ends of the
network (see Chapter 2 for illustration).
After the MicroNet or NetCon control is reset and the EM/LQ driver is reset, the
Comm faults can be cleared and the EM/LQ system(s) should be ready to control
actuator position(s).
The RS-485 interface provides all necessary information to the EM/LQ digital
driver.
Verify that fuel pressure is not present to actuators that may open
due to actuator motion.
Applying Power
1. Verify that the power source is set within the input voltage range, taking into
consideration the cable IR loss.
2. Verify that all EM/LQ driver connections listed in Chapter 2 are properly
made, including earth and motor ground cables and cable shield grounding
terminations.
3. Verify that the EM/LQ driver cover is installed and all cover fasteners are
tightened.
4. Verify that fuel pressure is not present to valves that may open due to
actuator motion.
5. If a brake is present, turn on the power supply to the brake.
6. Verify that the pin 17 to 19 external contact is open to prevent the driver from
running.
7. Apply power to the NetCon or MicroNet system and wait for all modules to
initialize.
8. Verify that the input command is between 0% and 100% for RS-485.
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9. Apply power to the EM/LQ driver and wait for the driver(s) to initialize
(approximately 5 seconds).
10. Reset COMM Faults on all EM/LQ systems (method of reset can differ
depending on GAP application).
11. Close contact from pin 17 to 19 and make sure that actuator(s) drive to
commanded position.
GAP and the EM/LQ Driver and EM Actuator

For questions about the operation of the particular GAP application program,
contact the responsible application engineer or refer to the reference
documentation provided with your application.
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Chapter 4.
Configuration Using the Driver Interface
Program
Introduction
Purpose
The Driver Interface Program is a configuration tool for the EM/LQ driver. The
following functions are provided through this interface:
 Driver setup, configuration, and tuning
 Calibrate the actuator stroke
 Set the Alarm and Shutdown set points
 Set Shutdown action
 Set source for demand signal
 Fault indication
 Monitor Alarms
 Monitor Shutdowns
 Reset driver Alarms and Shutdowns
 Monitor actuator position
 Monitor actuator current
System Requirements
The recommended PC is a 166 MHz or faster Pentium with at least 32 MB RAM
running Windows® 95 or 98, or Windows NT®. A 9-pin null-modem RS-232 cable
is required to connect to the driver. The Driver Interface Program requires the
Servlink Server, version 1.54 or later. Servlink is included in the installation
package and will automatically install and configure itself.

Limitations
The Driver Interface Program is a configuration tool and is not designed to
provide permanent remote monitoring capabilities.
The Driver Interface Program cannot reset or configure the driver if any other
serial communications port, such as RS-485, is being used to control the driver.
However, if this protocol is used, the Driver Interface Program is still able to
monitor the condition and parameters on the driver while simultaneously
communicating over RS-485.
The driver’s RS-232 port configuration is fixed at 38.4 kbps, no parity, 8 bits, and
1 stop bit. This chapter describes using the Driver Interface Program to configure
the driver over the RS-232 port. If a Real Time SIO module (usually in
combination with other NetCon® or MicroNet™ modules) is being used to control
and configure over RS-485, refer to Chapter 3.
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If the driver is controlled via the RS-485 interface from a NetCon or a

MicroNet control, the Backup Demand selected should be Analog. If
the Driver Interface Program is used simultaneously with the RS-485,
the driver may cause periodic RS-485 network faults resulting in
switching to the Analog backup demand source. For real time control
over RS-485 when using Analog backup demand, it is recommended
that you do NOT use the Driver Interface Program except when
setting up or configuring the driver.
Installing and Configuring the Driver Interface

Program
The Woodward Driver Interface Program is supplied on one diskette. Find and
run the application SETUP on this diskette. Follow the instructions on the screen
to install the Servlink protocol server and the Driver Interface Program. After
installation is complete, reboot the computer so that changes to the Windows
registry will take effect.
Verify that fuel pressure is not present to actuators that may open
due to actuator motion.
Applying Power
1. Verify that the power source is set between the input voltage range, taking
into consideration the cable IR loss.
2. Verify that all EM/LQ driver connections are properly made, including earth
and motor ground cables and cable shield grounding terminations.
3. Verify that the EM/LQ driver cover is installed and all cover fasteners are
tightened.
4. Verify that the pin 17 to 19 external contact is open to prevent the driver from
running.
5. If a brake is present, turn on the power supply to the brake.
6. Verify that the input command is between 4 and 20 mA for analog control or
between 0% and 100% for RS-485 control.
7. Apply power to the EM/LQ driver and wait for driver(s) to initialize
(approximately 5 seconds).
8. Close the contact from pin 17 to 19 and make sure that actuator(s) drive to
commanded position.
If the Servlink server has not been configured on the PC used to run the Driver
Interface Software, it should be configured at this time.
Loading the Servlink Server

The Servlink server handles all serial communications tasks between the PC and
the driver. It is a common application that is used for several Woodward
products.
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1. Connect the PC to the driver using a null modem RS-232 cable. (The EM/LQ
driver only requires pins 2, 3, and 5 on a standard 9-pin RS-232 connector.)
Use a male connector on one end and a female connector on the other for
normal PC configurations. It is recommended that in actual use this cable be
kept as short as is practical. From the Start menu, go to Programs =>
Servlink => Servlink server, and run the program.
2. From the Servlink File menu, select New. Servlink will display a
communications dialog box. Verify that the correct serial port is selected
(either COM1 or COM2), and that it is set for Point-to-Point communications
at 38.4 kbps, then select OK. Servlink will now communicate with the driver
and compile the information the PC needs to interface with the driver.
Compiling this information will take ten to fifteen seconds.
3. After this process is complete, select Save As from the Servlink File menu.
Save the file as WGC.NET. This file contains information about the program
that runs the driver, as well as PC setup information such as baud rate, port
number, etc.
4. Close the Servlink program. The above process of creating the WGC.NET
file only needs to be completed once for any PC and driver combination.
However, if a different PC is used with this driver, or a different driver with
this PC, a new WGC.NET file must be created at that time.
Driver Interface Program Conventions

Green LEDs indicate a desired state. Red LEDs indicate warning, error, and wait
states. LEDs that are gray indicate an item that is not used for the selected
actuator type.
If the page being opened has a Ready Light on it, wait for the light to turn green
before pressing any buttons on that page. The Ready Light indicates that the
control is in the desired mode and is ready to accept new data or commands
from the Driver Interface Program.
The Shutdown button can be pressed at any time and will result in the driver
reverting to its shutdown state. The Reset button will not work if the driver is not
in RS-232 Configuration mode. This mode is set on the Tune page.
The Alarm/Shutdown Monitor LEDs at the bottom of the screen will latch ON
(red) when an error occurs. When an error is indicated, refer to the Alarm or
Shutdown pages to identify the problem. The Status Relay LED follows the status
of the fault relay output. When “Shutdown Input Trips Fault Relay Output” on the
Tune page is True, it causes the fault relay output to trip when any shutdown
occurs. When it is False, the fault relay will not indicate a trip state when the
shutdown comes from, and only from, the Shutdown/Reset discrete input. All
other shutdowns will cause the relay to trip.
Starting Up the Driver Interface Program
For Servlink and Driver Interface Program usage:

If either error message “The control did not reply to the last request”
or “The last message received was garbled” is seen, shut down both
the Driver Interface Program and the Servlink server. After verifying
that the driver has been powered up for a minimum of 5 seconds,
restart the program. This will clear any existing Servlink server
communications problems with the driver.
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1. Start the Driver Interface Program on the PC to configure the EM/LQ driver.
2. Wait for the Driver Interface Program to stop displaying Initializing in the
Driver Detected box.
3. Go to the Tune page.
4. Under Configuration, select RS-232.
5. Under Demand, select the interface which will be used to provide position
demands to the driver. Analog represents the 4–20 mA interface, and is the
usual choice.
6. Under Backup, select None.
7. Verify that the desired shutdown action is set.
8. Verify that the communications values are properly configured.
 Configuration Set to RS-232
 Demand Analog or RS-485
 Backup None, Analog, or RS-485
9. Go to the Configure page.
10. Under Driver Type, select the actuator/valve type that is being used.
Screen Images and Descriptions

Run Page
Figure 4-1. Run Page
Figure 4-1 shows the first screen that will be displayed when the Driver Interface
Program is first started.
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Bottom of Window
Shutdown Box
Shutdown Button
This shuts down the EM/LQ driver and opens the Discrete Output (opens
pins 20 and 21 and closes pins 21 and 22).
Reset Button
This resets Alarms and Shutdowns and will attempt to restart the EM/LQ
driver.
Alarm/Shutdown Monitor Box

Shutdown LED
Turns red when the EM/LQ driver is shut down. Go to the Shutdowns page
for more information.
Alarm LED
Turns red when an Alarm occurred. Go to the Alarms page for more
information.
Status Relay LED
Turns red when the discrete output status relay is de- energized.
Actuator Selected Box

After initialization, this box displays the type of actuator that has been
configured. The setting must be correct for proper operation. Wait until
initialization is complete before using the Driver Interface Program. This
setting can be modified on the Configure page.
Top of Window
Demand Input
This shows the demand input from the controlling device, where 0% is the
minimum actuator position demand and 100% is the maximum actuator
position demand. The controlling device is selected on the Tune page. If this
source has failed, it will follow the input from the Backup demand source if a
Backup has been selected.
Actuator Position
The Actuator Position box will be identical to the Resolver #1 display. 0%
represents the minimum actuator position and 100% represents the
maximum actuator position, using the same scaling as Demand Input,
above.
Drive Current
This represents the quadrature (torque) current sent to the actuator.
Calibrated LED
The Calibrated LED should always be on during normal operation, thus
indicating that the control has been through Calibration at least once. Note
that the calibrated LED is not reset if the Calibration mode has been aborted
or if it failed for any reason. The control simply returns to the previous set of
Calibration values. The LED will not be on when the control is initially
delivered from the factory.
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Calibration Using the Driver Interface Program
 Refer to Chapter 7 for calibrating the EML100 and EML100/3151A using the
RS-232 Interface.
 Refer to Chapter 8 for calibrating the EM35MR/EBV 63 and 100 using the
RS-232 Interface.
 Refer to Chapter 9 for calibrating the EM35MR/3103 and 3171A Gas Valves
using the RS-232 Interface.
 Refer to Chapter 10 for calibrating the LQ25, LQ25T, and LQ Bypass Liquid
Valves using the RS-232 Interface.
 Refer to Chapter 11 for calibrating the EM70 and EM140 actuators using the
RS-232 Interface.
 Refer to Chapter 12 for calibrating the EGV actuator using the RS-232
interface.
Verifying Calibration
1. Go to the Run page.
2. Move the input demand to 4 mA for analog control or 0% for RS-485 and
verify that the actuator moves to its minimum position and that Position
Feedback, Analog Input, and Actuator Position are all 0%.
3. Move the input demand to 20 mA for analog control or 100% for RS-485, and
verify that the actuator moves to its maximum position and that Position
Feedback, Analog Input, and Actuator Position are all 100%.
4. Move the input demand to 12 mA for analog control or 50% for RS-485, and
hit the Shutdown button at the bottom of the window to verify that the correct
shutdown action occurs.
5. The EM/LQ driver is now calibrated. The Driver Interface Program should be
left running during initial engine operation to monitor for fault indications.
6. The null modem RS-232 cable may now be removed from the EM/LQ driver,
or may be left in place to allow future use of the Driver Interface Program.
The Driver Interface Program should not be left running for long-term
monitoring of the driver. If the cable is left connected to the driver it should
also stay connected at the PC end to avoid possible stray EMC emissions.
Troubleshooting Calibration
Actuator Calibration Verification Procedure—Go to the Configure page and
select the Shutdown Configuration box. Select Drive to Minimum. Go to the Run
page. Press the Shutdown button at the bottom of the page to shut down the
control. The actuator should go to its minimum (4 mA) position. Go to the
Configure page and select the Shutdown Configuration box. Select Drive to
Maximum. Go to the Run page. Press the Shutdown button at the bottom of the
page to shut down the control. The actuator should go to its maximum (20 mA)
position. If this procedure works as described, then the actuator is calibrated
correctly. After performing this test, return the Shutdown Configuration to the
desired setting.
Run Page–Note—The Calibrated LED on the Run page should always be on,
indicating that the control has been through Calibration at least once. Note that
the Calibrated LED is not reset if the Calibration mode has been aborted or if it
has failed for any reason, because the control simply returns to the previous set
of calibration values. The LED will not be on when the control is initially delivered
from the factory. This LED is a safety precaution to ensure that the user
calibrates the actuator/control before the actuator is allowed to move.
Other Things to Check—Does the 4 mA input approximate the 0% Analog Input

reading on the Run page? Does the 20 mA input approximate the 100% Analog
Input reading on the Run page? If yes, then the Analog Input circuitry is
calibrated correctly.
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On the Tune page, in the Communications box, Configuration should be set to
RS-232, Demand should be set to Analog, and Backup should be set to None.
This does not apply for RS-485 (NetCon or MicroNet) controlled drivers.
Note on Servlink and Driver Interface Program Usage—If either error

message “The control did not reply to the last request” or “The last message
received was garbled” is seen, shut down both the Driver Interface Program and
the Servlink server. After verifying that the driver has been powered up for a
minimum of 5 seconds, restart the program. This will clear any existing Servlink
server communications problems with the driver.
Applying Power to a Calibrated EM/LQ driver—If the EM/LQ driver has been
calibrated, the Driver Interface Program and Servlink software do not need to be
started, and the PC and null modem RS-232 cable do not need to be installed.
Apply power to the EM/LQ driver.
Wait approximately 5 seconds for the driver to initialize.
Alarms and Shutdowns

The EM/LQ driver continuously monitors its own operation and detects many
types of problems with the EM/LQ driver, the actuator, or the interconnecting
wiring. The alarm and shutdown faults are described later in this chapter. The
EM/LQ driver notifies the user of the nature of the problem in the Driver Interface
Program or the RS-485 interface. For faults resulting in shutdown, the condition
is indicated by the discrete output contact and the user can select the appropriate
shutdown action from the Tune page.
Possible shutdown actions:

 Turn off power
 Drive to minimum (4 mA or 0%) position
 Drive to maximum (20 mA or 100%) position
The above settings must be verified before operating a turbine with

the driver. Failing to do so could cause damage to the turbine due to
overspeed conditions if the actuator shuts down in the wrong
direction.
If there is a motor or resolver wire fault (shorted or open wire), the
actuator WILL NOT go the designated shutdown position for the
obvious reason of lack of control via the connections.
For faults resulting only in an alarm and not a shutdown, the user is warned that
a situation exists which, if it worsens, may result in a shutdown fault.
Alarms and shutdown fault indications may be reset through the Driver Interface
Program. Opening and closing the discrete input contact may also reset the
EM/LQ driver, but this will shut down the EM/LQ driver while the discrete input is
open, and is not recommended while the engine is running.
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The Driver Interface Program and RS-485 interface may each shut down the
driver at any time. As long as the source of the shutdown is active, no other
source can Reset the driver. For example, if the driver is being controlled by a
NetCon or MicroNet over RS-485 and the Shutdown button is pressed from the
Driver Interface Program, a Reset command from the NetCon or MicroNet will
not clear the shutdown condition. Either the Reset has to come from the Driver
Interface Program itself (set to RS-232 Configuration on the Tune page), or the
RS-232 cable should be disconnected from the PC for 15 seconds before a
Reset command from a NetCon or MicroNet will clear the Shutdown condition.
The discrete output relay is de-energized when a shutdown fault is

detected by the EM/LQ driver. Emergency shutdown valves and other
safety devices necessary to avoid damage or injury should be set to
activate anytime a shutdown fault is detected by the EM/LQ driver.
Alarms Page
Figure 4-2. Alarms Page
The LEDs on the Alarms page indicate the current status of the alarms. If any
LEDs are gray, that alarm does not apply to the selected actuator type. A red
LED indicates a fault status, while for normal operation all LEDs are green. If the
Alarm LED at the bottom of the page is Red and no alarms are showing on the
page, the alarm condition does not exist anymore. Many of the set points that
drive these alarms are set from the Tune page, Figure 4-4.
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Feedback Max Difference
If the difference between the two position resolvers exceeds the Redundant
Feedback Fail Alarm % setting on the Tune page for longer than the allowed
delay, an alarm is generated. The difference between the resolver readings is
averaged when the spread value is under this alarm setting. This indication
should only happen if one of the resolvers comes loose from its mounting and
moves from its calibrated position. If a wire fault occurs on either resolver, this
alarm is meaningless.
Position Error Alarm

Turns red if the difference between the actuator position and demand is greater
than the Tune page alarm amplitude and duration setting.
Controller Area Network (CAN) Alarm

This LED should not be annunciated because CAN is not supported in this
version of the driver.
RS-485 Alarm
An RS-485 communication error was detected or the Configure page time-out
limit was exceeded.
Analog Output Failure

Turns red if the actual analog output current is not within 1% of full scale (25 mA)
of the internal current readback. This failure will occur if the analog output is un-
terminated. If the analog output is unused it should be terminated with a resistor
in the range of 10 to 600 .
Analog Input Failure

Turns red if analog input is selected for demand and is not between 2 and 22
mA, or if polarity is reversed. Also occurs if redundant demand inputs are
selected and the difference between the two demand signals is greater than the
Tune page alarm amplitude and duration settings.
Driver Over Temperature

Turns red if the temperature sensors in the EM/LQ driver exceed 80 °C (176 °F).
Motor Over Temperature

Turns red if the motor’s on-board temperature monitoring switch opens. This fault
is illuminated only when the driver is used with the EM70 or EM140 actuator.
This switch will open if the motor temperature rises above 180 °C (356 °F). It
could also be that the thermal conductivity of the mounting pad is too low or that
a problem exists in the actuator.
Resolver-to-Digital Converter #1 Failure

Turns red to show the actuator output position feedback resolver #1 circuit has
failed.
Resolver-to-Digital Converter #2 Failure

failed.
Output Resolver #1 Excitation Fault

Indicates a fault with the Resolver #1 Excitation circuitry or wiring. If this circuit
opens, it will trip a position error depending on the position of the actuator.
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Output Resolver #1 Sine Fault
Indicates a fault with the Resolver #1 Sine circuitry or wiring. If this circuit opens,
it will trip a position error depending on the position of the actuator.
Output Resolver #1 Cosine Fault

Indicates a fault with the Resolver #1 Cosine circuitry or wiring. If this circuit
Output Resolver #2 Excitation Fault

Indicates a fault with the Resolver #2 Excitation circuitry or wiring. If this circuit
Output Resolver #2 Sine Fault

Indicates a fault with the Resolver #2 Sine circuitry or wiring. If this circuit opens,
it will trip a position error depending on the position of the actuator.
Output Resolver #2 Cosine Fault

Indicates a fault with the Resolver #2 Cosine circuitry or wiring. If this circuit
Feedback 1 Failure
failed. This alarm may also indicate that one of the sine, cosine, or excitation
wires for resolver #1 is shorted. If a shorted wire is detected and Reset is
received, the driver must see a change in Demand and a corresponding change
in the resolver feedback before the alarm is actually cleared.
Feedback 2 Failure
failed. This alarm may also indicate that one of the sine, cosine, or excitation
wires for resolver #2 is shorted. If a shorted wire is detected and Reset is
received, the driver must see a change in Demand and a corresponding change
in the resolver feedback before the alarm is actually cleared.
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Shutdowns Page
Figure 4-3. Shutdown Page
The LEDs on the Shutdown page indicate the condition that caused the
shutdown. If any LEDs are gray, that shutdown does not apply to the selected
actuator type. A red LED indicates a fault status, while for normal operation all
LEDs are green. Many of the set points that drive these shutdowns are set from
the Tune page, shown in Figure 4-4.
CAN Shutdown
This LED should not be annunciated because CAN is not supported in this
version of the driver.
RS-485 Shutdown
Turns red if a Shutdown was received across RS-485, or a protocol or wiring
error occurred while RS-485 was controlling the position of the actuator.
Motor Resolver-to-Digital Converter Failure

Turns red to show the actuator motor resolver circuit has failed or if actuator
motor resolver feedback circuit opens or shorts.
Motor Resolver Excitation Fault

Turns red to show actuator motor resolver excitation circuit opens or shorts.
Motor Resolver Sine Fault

Turns red to show actuator motor resolver sine circuit opens or shorts.
Motor Resolver Cosine Fault

Turns red to show actuator motor resolver cosine circuit opens or shorts.
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Phase-to-Phase Current Fault
Turns red if a short exists between two of the motor phases.
Phase-to-Ground Current Fault

Turns red if a short exists between a motor phase and PE ground, or from a
motor phase to positive input supply (terminal block 53 +).
Discrete Input
Turns red if a shutdown came from the discrete input (opened).
Position Error
Turns red if the difference between the actuator position and demand is greater
than the Tune tab page alarm amplitude and duration setting.
Demand Failure
Turns red if analog input is selected for demand and it is not between 2 and 22
mA. Also turns red if RS-485 is selected and the time-out limit is exceeded or the
input is not between 0% and 100% (–2% and +102% if Extend Travel by 2% is
selected). This input may be redundant such that failure of the primary demand
signal will only produce an alarm when the controlling demand input switches to
the backup demand signal.
DSP Failure
Turns red if the DSP processor inside the EM/LQ driver has a fault. Cycling
power to the EM/LQ driver may correct the Feedback Failure.
Feedback Failure
Turns red to show the actuator output shaft position resolver circuit has failed.
Feedback Difference Shutdown

If the difference between the two position resolvers exceeds the Redundant
Feedback Fail Shutdown % setting on the Tune page for longer than the allowed
delay, a shutdown is generated. The difference between the resolver readings is
averaged when the spread value is under this setting. This indication should only
occur if one of the resolvers comes loose from its mounting and moves from its
calibrated position. If a wire fault occurs on either resolver, this alarm is
meaningless.
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Tune Page
Figure 4-4. Tune Page
The Tune page contains items that can be modified while the driver is controlling
a valve or actuator.
Position Error Alarm %, Position Error Alarm Delay

This is the difference allowed between the position resolver and the demand
without generating an alarm. If the set percentage is exceeded for longer than
the set delay time, an alarm is generated. Setting the magnitude to 100%
effectively disables the alarm.
Position Error Shutdown %, Position Error Shutdown Delay

This is the difference allowed between the position resolver and the demand
without generating a shutdown. If the set percentage is exceeded for longer than
the set delay time, a shutdown is generated. Setting the magnitude to 100%
effectively disables the shutdown.
Redundant Feedback Fail Alarm %, Redundant Feedback Fail Alarm Delay

This is the difference allowed between the two position resolvers without
generating an alarm. If the set percentage is exceeded for longer than the set
delay time, an alarm is generated. To clear the alarm, a reset must be asserted
and the resolvers must be within the spread alarm percentage. The difference
between the resolver readings is averaged when the spread value is under this
alarm setting. When this alarm is reached, and no wire faults exist, the feedback
switches to the lowest or highest resolver reading, as indicated by the Use
Highest Resolver Reading setting.
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Redundant Feedback Fail Shutdown %, Redundant Feedback Fail
Shutdown Delay
This is the difference allowed between the two position resolvers without
generating a shutdown. If the set percentage is exceeded for longer than the set
delay time, a shutdown is generated. To clear the shutdown, a reset must be
asserted and the resolvers must be within the spread percentage. The difference
between the resolver readings is averaged when the spread value is under this
shutdown setting. If this shutdown occurs, the unit will default to the highest or
lowest resolver reading as determined by the setting of the Use Highest Resolver
Reading box on the Tune page. Setting the delay to 0 ms disables the shutdown.
Redundant Input Fail Alarm %, Redundant Input Fail Alarm Delay.

This is the difference allowed between the two redundant inputs without
generating an alarm. If the set percentage is exceeded for longer than the set
delay time, an alarm is generated. To clear the alarm, a reset must be asserted
and the inputs must be within the alarm percentage.
Extend Travel by 2%
Allows a 3.68 mA input to provide a –2% position, and a 20.32 mA input to
provide 102% of travel. This feature can be used to drive the actuator past the
calibrated 0% to 100% positions.
Analog Output Representation

Sets the analog output to be proportional to actuator position or actuator motor
current. If it is set to actuator position, then it is equivalent to actual actuator
position (4 mA = 0 % and 20 mA = 100%). If it is set to motor current, then 0 mA
= –25 A and 25 mA = +25A.
Shutdown Input Trips Fault Relay Output

If this is true, then opening the discrete input will also open the fault relay, and
therefore the fault relay will provide EM/LQ driver status. If this is false, the fault
relay will open for all shutdown conditions except the opening of the discrete
input, and therefore the fault relay no longer provides true EM/LQ driver status,
and the Status Relay LED may differ from the shutdown LED.
Use Highest Resolver Reading

This value only results in an action if redundant position resolvers are used, no
wire faults have been detected, and the Feedback Max Difference Alarm exists. If
the Use Highest Resolver Reading value is True, the actuator position will be
controlled using the resolver that gives the highest position. If False, the actuator
position will be controlled using the resolver that gives the lowest position.
Test Shutdown Relay

Pressing this button activates the Shutdown relay (Fault relay) for one second.
This feature is used to validate the external alarm connection, such as a flashing
light or bell.
Communications
Configuration—This must be set to RS-232 for the Driver Interface Program to
be able to configure, calibrate, or reset alarms and shutdowns.
Demand—This is the source for the position demand signal. This value will
usually be set to Analog.
Backup—This is for the backup source for the position demand signal. If the
Demand input fails, the control will default to the Backup demand input.
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Configure Page
Figure 4-5. Configure Page
The numbers indicating software module revision levels are for

example only and may not apply to your driver.
Entering the Configure page will shut down the driver. DO NOT enter
the Configure page of the Driver Interface Program unless you have
taken precautions to prevent a shutdown from damaging your
system.

The Configure page is used to modify values that cannot be changed while the
driver is controlling an actuator.
Redundant Feedback Resolvers

Set to False if only one resolver is on the actuator.
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Actuator Type
Changing the Actuator Type will reload the parameters that control the actuator,
requiring recalibration. It is recommended that after changing this setting, the
driver be power-cycled, then the calibration procedure be performed. The
Actuator Type would only be changed if the driver were moved from its initial
actuator to an entirely different type of actuator.
Shutdown Configuration
Sets action taken after a shutdown fault:
 Turn off power
 Drive to minimum (4 mA or 0%) position
 Drive to maximum (20 mA or 100%) position
If there is a motor or resolver wire fault (shorted or open wire), the

actuator WILL NOT go the designated shutdown position for the
obvious reason of lack of actuator control via the connections.
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Chapter 5.
EM/LQ Driver Detailed Specifications
EM/LQ Driver Specifications

Environmental Specifications
Operating Temperature
–20 to +68 °C (–4 to +154 °F), uncirculated air, no external heat loads
Lloyds: Tested to ENV 4
Storage Temperature
–40 to +85 °C (–40 to +185 °F)
Component life is adversely affected by high temperature, high humidity
environments. Room temperature storage is recommended for equipment
longevity.
Humidity
Lloyd’s environment 4 humidity test 1 (2 cycles 20–55 °C at 95% RH
non-condensing, over 48 hours)
EN 50178 (96 hours @ 93 +2 -3 % RH @ 40°C 104 F)
Vibration
Lloyd’s environment 4 vibration test 2 (5-25 Hz @ ± 1.6 mm; 25–100 Hz @ 4.0 g,
10 sweeps per axis at 1 octave/minute)
EN 50178 vibration test 1 (10-57 Hz @ 0.075 mm amplitude and 57–150 Hz @ 1
g, 10 sweeps per axis at 1 octave/minute)
Shock
US MIL-STD 810C Method 516.3, Procedure I
(30 G, 11 ms half-sine waveform)
Installation Overvoltage Category

Category III
Air Quality
Pollution degree 2
Ingress Protection
Certified under UL E156028 to the requirements of IP56 as defined in IEC 60529
EM/LQ Driver Weight

11 kg (24 lbs)
Dielectric Withstand
707 Vdc from power input and motor drive outputs to PE, for 24 Vdc and 28 Vdc
nominal drivers
1838 Vdc from power input and motor drive outputs to PE, for 120 Vdc nominal
drivers
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Electrical Specifications
Power supply to be a Class III (SELV) for the 24 V version drivers (EM
24V and LQ 24V). Also power input is at the input terminals of the
driver.
EM 24V Digital Driver EM 120V Digital Driver LQ 24V Digital Driver

Nominal Input
28 Vdc 120 Vdc 24 Vdc
Voltage
Nominal Input
18–32 Vdc 90–152 Vdc 18–32 Vdc
Voltage Range
3.3 A 5.5 A
Power Consumption 1.1 A continuous 2.4 A continuous
continuous continuous
20 A transient up 0.2 s 20 A transient up 1.8 s 18 A transient up 0.1 s

Max Power depending on the stroke of depending on the stroke of depending on the stroke
the output shaft the output shaft of the output shaft
12 A time delay, min I²T 12 A time delay, min I²T

8 A time delay, min I²T rating
Fusing rating of 1200 A2s or circuit rating of 1200 A2s or
of 440 A2s or circuit breaker
breaker circuit breaker
Ambient Operating
–20 to +68 °C (–4 to +154 °F)
Temperature
Table 5-1. Electrical Specifications
4-20 mA Input
Number Of Channels 1
Input Type 4–20 mA, 0–25 mA maximum
Isolation 0 Vrms, –60 dB CMRR, 200 Vdc common mode
voltage
Input Impedance 200 
Anti-Aliasing filter 2 poles at 5 ms
Resolution 16 bits
Accuracy ±0.02 mA at 25 °C
Temp Drift ±6.7 µA/°C, maximum
4-20 mA Output
Output Type 4–20 mA, 0–25 mA maximum
Current Output 4–20 mA
Isolation 0 Vrms
Min Load Resistance 10 
Max Load Resistance 600 
Current Readback 10 bits
Resolution 12 bits
Accuracy ±0.064 mA @ 25 °C
Temperature Drift ±1.5 µA/°C, maximum
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Discrete Input
Three terminals are provided for this input: +24V, Input, and Common. Either a
dry contact or an externally powered circuit may be used. Connect a dry contact
between +24V and Input. The internal power supply will conduct approximately 4
mA through the contact. When using an externally powered circuit, connect the
Common terminal to the external voltage common, and connect the Input
terminal to a voltage source.
Input Type Optically isolated discrete input
Input Thresholds < 8 Vdc = “OFF”
> 16 Vdc = “ON”
Input Current 3 mA @ 24 Vdc
External Input Voltage Range 18–32 Vdc
Isolated 24 Vdc supply may be used to power contacts, 20 mA maximum
This input is isolated from all other I/O at 500 Vdc. It is not isolated from the other
Discrete Input.
Relay Output
This is a dry contact output providing simplified driver and actuator status
information. A form-C relay contact (NC, Com, and NO terminals) is available. If
any fault is present in the driver or actuator, this relay will be de-energized (Com
and NC connected). If no faults are present, this contact will be energized (Com
and NO connected). The relay specifications are as follows:
UL recognized contact ratings

5 A at 28 Vdc; resistive load
0.5 A at 115 Vac; resistive load
This coil is isolated from all other I/O at 500 Vdc.
Position Resolver(s): Resolver/Digital Converter

Type: ratiometric
Bandwidth: 300 Hz
Resolution: 0.33 arc min
Accuracy: < 6 arc min (over temperature range)
Motor Resolver: Resolver/Digital Converter

Type: ratiometric
Bandwidth: 1200 Hz
Resolution: 5.3 arc min
Accuracy: < 11 arc min (over temperature range)
Communications Ports
The communications ports are isolated from all other I/O and each other to 500
Vdc.
Driver Overtemp Sensor

When the internal temperature reaches 80 °C (176 °F), a signal will be sent to
the Driver Interface Program which will cause an Alarm condition. This alarm will
be seen on the Driver Interface Program’s Alarm page and over the RS-485
interface.
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Chapter 6.
EM/LQ Driver Troubleshooting
Introduction
A clear understanding of the function of the EM/LQ driver and the EM/LQ
actuator is important for troubleshooting. Please read this manual to become
familiar with the hardware prior to troubleshooting.
For safe turbine operation in fault situations, valves must be used in

conjunction with an additional high-speed shutoff valve. Also, the
driver fault relay should be tied into the engine protection system.
Before attempting any troubleshooting action, verify that the prime

mover is shut down and that fuel pressure is not present to valves
that may open due to actuator motion.
The following list contains suggestions for quick troubleshooting of the EM/LQ
Digital Driver. If a problem is found, correct the problem and then reset the driver
either by toggling the shutdown/reset switch or by cycling power off and on.
 Is the correct input power applied? (Verify correct voltage present between
terminals 53 [+] and 54 [–].) Refer to Table 5-1.
 Is the appropriate voltage (18–32 V) present at pin 19 referenced to pin 18
(either from pin 17 or from an external supply)?
 If the driver is not communicating via RS-232, follow the procedure on
setting up the Servlink Server file again. Refer to Chapter 4.
 If the driver is configured to accept analog (4–20 mA) demand signal, is a 4–
20 mA signal present between terminals 11 (+) and 12 (–)? (If analog
demand is selected, the driver will shut down if this signal is < 2 mA or > 22
mA, unless a backup is configured.)
 If the driver is configured to accept RS-485 demand signal, is the driver
properly connected to an RS-485 device such as a MicroNet™ system Real
Time SIO module? Are the address switches and termination jumpers in the
correct position?
 Are any of the power wires from the driver terminals 55–60 to the actuator
shorted to each other or to earth ground? Are they connected to the
actuator? Are they phased correctly?
 Are all wires of the appropriate size, length, and shielded with properly
grounded shields?
EM/LQ Driver Faults

If a fault condition exists in the EM/LQ driver consider the following actions:
 Read Chapter 4 of this manual under the Alarms or the Shutdowns sections
and take the recommended actions listed.
 Turn off the power to the EM/LQ driver for at least 10 seconds, then turn the
EM/LQ driver power back on.
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The Driver Interface Program Fails to Run Properly—If the Driver Interface
Program fails to run, consider the following actions:
 Verify that the EM/LQ driver is running
 Verify that the RS-232 cable is properly connected to the EM/LQ driver and
the PC
 Exit the Driver Interface Program
 If Servlink is still running on the PC, exit Servlink
 Shutdown and restart the PC
 Start the Driver Interface Program
 Verify that Servlink is running
 Wait until the Driver Interface Program finishes initialization
Calibration Problems
Actuator/Valve Calibration Verification Procedure
Go to the Tune page and select the Shutdown Configuration box. Press the
Shutdown button at the bottom of the page to shutdown the control. Select Drive
to Minimum. The actuator should go to its minimum (4 mA) position. Select Drive
to Maximum. The actuator should go to its maximum (20 mA) position. If this
procedure works as described, then the actuator is calibrated correctly. After
performing this test, return the Shutdown Configuration to its previous setting.
EM Calibration Page—Understanding What Is Happening

When a user opens the Calibration page and accepts the warning message, the
Driver Interface Program puts the control in Calibration mode. The calibration
procedure may be initiated at either the maximum or the minimum position.
Pressing any Up arrow moves the actuator in the minimum-position-to-maximum-
position direction, as selected by the CW/CCW Actuator Direction setting. If the
actuator is at the minimum position and pressing the Up arrow moves it towards
the minimum stop, then the Actuator Direction setting is incorrect and needs to
be changed to the other direction. If, on the other hand, the actuator is at its
maximum position, pressing the Down arrow should move it towards its minimum
position.
Both the Set Maximum and Set Minimum buttons must have been
pressed at least once during the Calibration procedure, or else
pressing the Accept button merely reverts the control to its
previously saved Calibration values.
Exiting the Calibration page in any form exits the control from
Calibration mode and returns it to normal operation. If the RS-232
connection is broken during Calibration, the control will return to an
uncalibrated state in approximately 5 seconds.
Run Page—Note
The Calibrated LED on the Run page should always be lit, thus indicating that the
control has been through Calibration at least once. Note that the calibrated LED
is not reset if the Calibration mode has been aborted or if it failed for any reason,
because the control simply returns to the previous set of Calibration values. The
LED will not be lit when the control is initially delivered from the factory. This LED
is a safety precaution to ensure that the user Calibrates the actuator/control
before the actuator is allowed to move.
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Calibration Testing
For testing purposes, go to the Tune page and set Shutdown Configuration to
Turn Off Power. Go to the Calibration page. Press the Shutdown button. Press
the Set Minimum Position button. Move the actuator toward the maximum
position. Press the Set Maximum Position button, followed by the Accept button.
Perform the Actuator Calibration Verification Procedure above. Verify that the
actuator moves. If it does not, something may be wrong with the control and this
procedure should be performed on the backup unit. After this test, recalibrate the
actuator to its original settings and return Shutdown Configuration to its previous
state.
Other Things to Check

Does the 4 mA input approximate the 0% Analog Input reading on the Run page?
Does the 20 mA input approximate the 100% Analog Input reading on the Run
page? If yes, then the Analog Input circuitry is calibrated correctly.
On the Tune page, in the Communications box, Configuration should be set to

RS-232, Demand should be set to Analog, and Backup should be set to None.
This does not apply for RS-485 controlled drivers.
On the Run page, press the Shutdown button. Move the actuator. Is the
movement somewhat related to the identical movement of the Resolver #1 and
the Actuator Position box? If yes, then the actuator resolver is working. If no,
there may be a wiring problem or a problem with the actuator.

For Servlink and Driver Interface Program usage:

If either error message “The control did not reply to the last request”
or “The last message received was garbled” is seen, shut down both
the Driver Interface Program and the Servlink Server. After verifying
that the driver has been powered up for a minimum of 5 seconds,
restart the program. This will clear any existing Servlink Server
communications problems with the driver.
Using Analog Demand

New Installation
This section assumes that the driver has never controlled an actuator at this
location.
Driver does not control the actuator

 Check Alarms & Shutdowns.
 Check Wiring. If sine and cosine resolver wiring is switched, or '+' is switched
with '–', the driver is unable to move the actuator. A Short or Open condition
does not exist, therefore the driver does not detect a wiring fault. All Alarms
and Shutdowns could be cleared but the driver is still not able to move the
actuator if the wiring is not correct.
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 Check for blinking LEDs. The LEDs on the PCB of an operational driver will
be off. Blinking LEDs usually indicate a hardware problem on the driver.
Reset the driver (turn power off, then back on). If the blinking LEDs still exist,
the driver has a problem and most likely will need to be returned to
Woodward for repair or replacement.
 If Shutdown Configuration is set to Turn Off Power and you are having
trouble clearing the Position Error Alarm and Shutdown conditions, keep in
mind that external forces may move the actuator beyond the Position Error
Alarm and Shutdown settings (Tune page). For example, if a return-to-
minimum spring is used, the actuator's physical minimum position, or hard
stop, is 0 degrees, the Minimum Position (or Offset) is set to 30 degrees, and
the Position Error Shutdown setting is 10 degrees, a Reset will not be able to
clear the Position Error Shutdown because a 30-degree difference exists
between the desired position (assuming a 0% demand) and the current
position. If Turn Off Power is used, it is mandatory that your Position Error
Shutdown setting be greater than the difference between your Minimum Hard
Stop and your Minimum Position settings.
Driver moves the actuator backwards or always drives into a hard stop
 Check Wiring. If the excitation resolver wiring is reversed, the actuator moves
in the opposite direction from what is expected. The driver is unable to detect
reversed resolver wiring.
Existing Installation
 Check all conditions under New Installation, but you can assume the wiring is
OK if it has not been modified since it last ran successfully.
Driver moves the actuator backwards or always drives into a hard stop
 Check Calibration. Verify that the hard stop numbers are outside of the
Min/Max numbers. For example, if Hard Stop Min is 100, Min Position is 110,
Max Position is 190, and Hard Stop Max is 200 degrees, the Hard Stop Min
number is outside the Min/Max span for a clockwise direction, but is inside
the Min/Max span (and therefore incorrect) for a counterclockwise direction.
The driver cannot make an intelligent decision about what the user wants to
do. For most installations, the Hard Stop Min and Hard Stop Max numbers
should be taken directly from numbers marked on the actuator housing.
Using the NetCon® or MicroNet™ Control

New Installation
 Review all items under Using Analog Demand. If any LEDs are blinking, this
could be caused by a rare case of first-time initialization from a NetCon or
MicroNet. Reset the driver (turn power off, then back on). If the blinking LEDs
still exist, the driver has a problem and most likely will need to be returned to
Woodward for repair or replacement.
 Check the Degree Span field of the GAP™ block. It is an integer (in
hundredths of a degree) that represents the degree difference of the between
the Minimum and Maximum stops. If this is Zero or some other number which
does not make sense for the specific application, check the calibration
numbers.
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 Check your address switches. The driver always receives the Demand input,
but if its address is different from what is configured in the GAP block, it won't
respond to the NetCon or MicroNet controls. The highest recognized address
is 63.
 For a new driver shipped from Woodward, it takes four reset commands from
the NetCon or MicroNet control to fully initialize and calibrate the driver. The
first reset puts it in RS-485 Configuration mode. The second sends a regular
reset. The third calibrates the driver. Finally, the fourth gets the driver
running, assuming all faults have been cleared.
General Guidelines
 Don't run the Driver Interface Program while the driver is controlling an
actuator from a NetCon or MicroNet control, especially if using a 5 ms rate
group. While COMM_FAULTs are rare, the additional processing required by
the incoming RS-232 data does modify the RS-485 interrupt timing. This
causes an occasional RS-485 fault when the driver takes more than a few
hundred microseconds to respond to the request from the NetCon or
MicroNet control.
 If using RS-485 (NetCon or MicroNet), don't configure the Analog Input as
the primary demand source. The digital data is more accurate and should
always be configured as the primary demand source when it is available. The
Analog Input can be used as the backup demand source.
 If the NetCon or MicroNet control modifies the driver configuration (any Reset
command) and the Driver Interface Program is also being used to monitor
the driver, some fields on the Driver Interface Program will not reflect the
changes from the NetCon or MicroNet until a page change or the Driver
Interface Program is restarted.
 When the NetCon or MicroNet is rebooted or receives a full system reset, the
driver will report a Feedback Fail alarm (#1 or #2) until the Demand is
stepped any small amount and the driver can tell for certain that a resolver
wire short does not exist.
 Since calibration information is sent on every Reset command from the
NetCon or MicroNet control to the driver, the driver only performs the
calibration task when the calibration information has changed. Consequently,
there can be cases where the NetCon or MicroNet control tries to calibrate
the driver and it does not calibrate because the stored data is identical to the
sent data. The work-around is to slightly bump any Feedback Offset or
Minimum/Maximum stop number, send a Reset, then return the variable to its
original value.
Actuator/Valve Problems
Refer to the applicable actuator/valve manual.
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Driver Failure
If all of the previous troubleshooting techniques have been tried and the driver
still does not work, try power-cycling the driver. If the driver still does not work, try
the following:
1. Remove power from the driver.

2. Remove the top cover.
3. Remove the RS-232 cable to assure that the PC does not try to
communicate with the driver during the initialization sequence.
4. Restore power to the driver.
HIGH VOLTAGE—Keep clear of the electrical connections while the

driver boards are exposed!
5. If either diagnostic LED is flashing, a non-recoverable hardware error has

occurred with one of the boards inside the driver. The driver should be
returned to Woodward to be repaired or replaced.
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Chapter 7.
EML100 Actuator and EML100/3151A
Water Valve
Introduction
The EM24 Digital Driver and the EML100 actuator provide a rugged and reliable
all-electric actuation system for various prime mover control applications. The
system provides high bandwidth and high accuracy for the most demanding
applications for water valves, flow control valves, and variable geometry steam
valves. The EM24 Digital Driver controls the EML100 actuator position
proportional to a position demand signal received from a controlling device.
The EML100 actuator consists of a high performance brushless servomotor and

a precision planetary gearbox with two resolver type shaft position sensors. The
use of a high efficiency gearbox facilitates high servo system bandwidth. One
resolver provides motor rotor position feedback, and the other resolver(s)
provides accurate output shaft position feedback. The actuator also has a slip
clutch to allow full speed impact into optional external rigid mechanical stops.
For detailed specifications on the EML100 Actuator or the 3151 Water

Valve / EML100, please refer to the appropriate manual.
System Accuracy
EML100 Actuator Position Hysteresis ±0.010 inch/0.25 mm (±0.67% of 1.5
inch/38 mm stroke)
EML100 Actuator Position Threshold ±0.002 inch/0.05 mm (±0.13% of 1.5
inch/38 mm stroke)
Using RS-485 for control:
Initial Accuracy: ±0.0125 inch/0.318 mm
Accuracy over temperature: ±0.0127 inch/0.323 mm
Using 4–20 mA for control:
Initial Accuracy: ±0.0125 inch/0.318 mm
Accuracy over temperature: ±0.042 inch/1.07 mm
4–20 mA Position Readback
Initial Accuracy: ±0.4% of stroke + 0.0075 inch/0.19 mm
Accuracy Over Temperature: ±0.81% of stroke + 0.0075 in./0.19 mm
System Performance
Slew Time (10-90% stroke) 0.150 seconds max for 1.5 inch/38 mm
travel at 445 N (100 lbs force) within
rated temperature range at 28 Vdc input
voltage to the driver.
System bandwidth is nominally greater than 18.85 rad/s (3 Hz). The frequency
response mimics a 2-pole linear system, with the bandwidth corresponding to –6
dB gain. The damping factor is set to 1.
Equivalent dead time does not exceed 20 ms, which includes all effects such as
the communications, processing time, mechanical times, etc.
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Valve Installation to the Driver

Making Electrical Connections
Refer to the general wiring instructions (wire gauge, wire type, and length) in
Chapter 2. Detailed descriptions of the terminal blocks and connectors are also
found there.
The cable between the valve and driver must be no longer than 100 m (328 ft) in
order to ensure position accuracy and slew time.
The actuator must also be connected to Protective Earth (PE) via a green and
yellow wire, as shown on the wiring diagram. This wire must not be smaller than
the power wires, by code. This wire may be run directly to Protective Earth, or to
the terminal provided in the driver chassis and marked with the circled ground
symbol.
Resolver excitation and secondary wiring should be three individually shielded

twisted pairs or three overall shielded twisted pairs.
For best noise immunity, the valve power cables should be run in separate cable
trays or conduits from the resolver cables.
The EM24 Digital Driver will not operate if these resolver connectors are attached
to the wrong resolver.
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Figure 7-1. EM 24V Digital Driver/EML 100 Plant Wiring Diagram
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Calibration Using the RS-232 Interface

Refer to Chapter 4 for installation and operation of the Driver Interface Program.
Figure 7-2. EML 100 Calibrate Page
Calibrating the Actuator with the Driver

The value next to the “inches = 100% stroke” label indicates the approximate
stroke of the actuator when the Accept button is pressed and the calibration
values are saved.
If the RS-232 connection is lost, or the Driver Interface Program is

interrupted while the Calibrate page is displayed, the control will
revert to an uncalibrated state within 5 seconds. Power will be
removed from the actuator, and it may move due to external forces
(such as return spring). Take precautions to ensure that actuator
movement will not cause damage to your system. DO NOT enter the
Calibrate page of the Driver Interface Program unless the prime
mover is stopped and fuel is not available.
10°, 1°, 0.1°

These buttons move the actuator the specified angle to allow the actuator stroke
to be set. The Up arrow means the actuator will travel in the Minimum (0%) to
Maximum (100%) direction. The Down arrow means the actuator will travel from
the Maximum to the Minimum direction. The direction is set in the Actuator
Direction box, described below.
Set Minimum (4 mA) Position

Press this button when the actuator is positioned at the desired minimum stroke
(4 mA or 0% demand).
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Set Maximum (20 mA) Position
Press this button when the actuator is positioned at the desired maximum stroke
Actuator Current
This is the same as Actuator Current on the Run page.
Resolver Minimum, Maximum and Resolver Reading boxes

When the Set Minimum button is pressed, the resolver value, as displayed in the
Resolver Reading box, is copied into the Minimum box. When the Set Maximum
button is pressed, the resolver value is copied into the Maximum box. The
Minimum and Maximum boxes are also input fields. If your actuator was
previously calibrated with a driver and the Minimum/Maximum numbers were
written down in a log book, those numbers can be entered in the boxes in lieu of
moving the actuator with the Up/Down arrows and pressing the Set Minimum and
Set Maximum buttons.
Hard Stop, Resolver #1—Minimum and Maximum

If these boxes appear on the Calibrate page, they must be filled-in correctly to
avoid improper direction of actuator travel during a shutdown or a reset. A hard
stop is a mechanical restriction of actuator movement. These values should be
stamped on the side of the actuator.
Actuator Direction—Retract or Extend

The direction of output shaft travel is from the 0% to 100% position. Selecting
Retract means that the actuator shaft will retract into the actuator body on
increasing demand signals (the actuator is fully extended at minimum position).
Selecting Extend means that the actuator shaft will extend away from the
actuator body on increasing demand signals (the actuator is fully retracted at
minimum position). If your actuator is delivered from Woodward attached to a
valve (such as a 3151A valve), the actuator direction is preset and this box will
not be shown.
Accept
This saves the changes made in the Calibrate page and returns the user to the
Run page. The changes are not saved if both the Set Minimum and the Set
Maximum buttons were not pressed while on this page. The Set Minimum and
the Set Maximum buttons can be pressed in any order and any number of times
before the Accept button is pressed.
Cancel
Returns the user to the Run page without saving any changes made in the
Calibrate page.
Figure 7-3. Calibration Warning Message
While in Calibration Mode, the driver ignores any Demand change requests from
Analog Input, or RS-485. It is not capable of controlling an engine while in this
mode. Exiting the Calibrate page will return to allowing Demand changes from
the normal sources. This change may result in a sudden change of the actuator’s
position.
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Setting the Endpoints of Actuator Travel

The EML100 actuator has programmable stroke length. Endpoints must be set to
match the requirements of the actuator and the prime mover.
The best endpoint settings for electric actuators differ from the best
settings for hydraulic actuators. Read this section carefully before
setting endpoints.
The actuator will change position during this procedure. In

Calibration mode, all position control from 4–20 mA and digital
interfaces is disabled. DO NOT enter the Calibrate page of the Driver
Interface Program unless the prime mover is stopped and fuel is not
available.
The EML100 actuator is available with one- or two-position resolvers. The

minimum and maximum hard stop positions are stamped into the nameplate
attached to each actuator. Each actuator has unique minimum and maximum
angles that must be configured with the driver. The driver and the actuator are
not calibrated together at the factory. The resolver minimum and maximum
angles(s) must be entered before the driver will accurately control the actuator’s
position.
Setting the Resolver Minimum and Maximum Angle Values

1. Go to the Calibrate page.
2. At any point during this process, pressing Cancel will stop the calibration
procedure and restore the previous resolver minimum and maximum
settings.
3. Enter Resolver #1 and Resolver #2 minimum and maximum values. If the
actuator was shipped attached to a Woodward valve (such as a 3151A
valve), these values will be found on the nameplate attached to the actuator
motor, or on the Test Specification Procedure (TSP) sheet shipped with
each actuator.
OR
Using the Up/Down arrows, move the actuator to the desired Minimum
position. Press the Set Minimum button. Move the actuator to the desired
Maximum position. Press the Set Maximum button. Note: If the actuator
reaches a hard stop when you are positioning it using this method, the value
in the Actuator Current box will reach a steady-state level of 7 to 10 A. The
stored minimum and maximum positions should not be against a hard stop.
4. Enter Resolver #1 and Resolver #2 minimum and maximum hard stop
values. These values will be found on the nameplate attached to the
actuator motor, or on the Test Specification Procedure (TSP) sheet shipped
with each actuator.
5. Press Accept to save the new resolver settings and return to Run mode.
6. Apply input commands from 4 mA to 20 mA to the analog input, and
observe the resolver readings on the Run page. If you have dual resolvers,
their readings should be very closely aligned. If the endpoint settings are not
correct, repeat the above procedure to correct the settings.
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Checking Alarm and Shutdown Set Points

It is recommended that the Alarm and Shutdown set points be checked at this
point to avoid invalid alarms or shutdowns. Factory Settings are:
Position Error Alarm % 7%
Position Error Alarm Delay (ms) 100 ms
Position Error Shutdown % 10%
Position Error Shutdown Delay (ms) 100 ms
Redundant Feedback Fail Alarm % 0.4%
Redundant Feedback Fail Alarm Delay (ms) 50 ms
Redundant Feedback Fail Shutdown % 1.0%
Redundant Feedback Fail Shutdown Delay (ms) 100 ms
Redundant Input Alarm % 1.5%
Redundant Input Alarm Delay (ms) 50 ms
These settings may change with different applications. Please note

the correct settings for your application and retain them for
reference.
In addition to the normal functions, the shorted resolver wire detection algorithm
uses the Redundant Feedback Fail Alarm values. Modifying these values
determines how quickly the algorithm can detect the shorted wire and how far the
resolver reading drifts before the error is detected and the resolver removed from
the position calculations. Using smaller values than the defaults can result in
premature or invalid error detection.
When an EML100 or EML100/3151 is calibrated with a 1.5 inch/38 mm stroke,

the Redundant Feedback Fail numbers can be as low as indicated below to
minimize actuator movement when resolver wires are shorted:
Redundant Feedback Fail Alarm % 0.1
Redundant Feedback Fail Alarm Delay 50
When using an EM35MR/3103 or an EML100 or EML100/3151 with a 0.5 inch/13

mm stroke, the Redundant Feedback Fail numbers can be as low as indicated
below to minimize actuator movement when resolver wires are shorted:
Redundant Feedback Fail Alarm % 0.4
Redundant Feedback Fail Alarm Delay 50
Under no circumstances should your configuration use numbers less than those
indicated above. These numbers can be increased to make an alarm or
shutdown condition less likely to occur, but only at the expense of actuator
movement when a resolver wire is shorted. In general, most turbine applications
will use the above numbers. Most reciprocating engine applications can afford to
increase these numbers. These are installation-dependent values.
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Chapter 8.
EM35MR/EBV63 and EM35MR/EBV100
Introduction
The EM/LQ driver with the EM35MR actuator and the Electric Bleed Valves
(EBV) provide a rugged and reliable all electric actuation system for various
prime mover control applications. The system provides high bandwidth and high
accuracy for the most demanding applications for gas turbine airflow metering.
The EM/LQ driver controls the EM35MR actuator position proportional to a
position demand signal received from a controlling device.
The EM35MR actuators consist of a high performance brushless servomotor and

a precision planetary gearbox with two resolver type shaft position sensors. The
resolver provides motor rotor position feedback, and the other resolver provides
accurate output shaft position feedback. The actuator also has a slip clutch to
allow full speed impact into optional external rigid mechanical stops.
For detailed specifications on the EBV63/100/EM35MR, please refer

to the appropriate manual.
System Accuracy
Initial Accuracy: ±0.3° (18 arc-minutes)
Accuracy Over Temperature: ±0.323° (19.4 arc-minutes)
Initial Accuracy: ±0.3° + 0.125% of stroke
Accuracy Over Temperature: ±0.323° + 2.00% of stroke
Initial Accuracy: ±0.4% of stroke
Accuracy Over Temperature: ±0.81% of stroke
System Performance
Slew Time is 250 ms at a stroke of 90° at a nominal line voltage of 28 Vdc to the
driver. This slew rate must be measured using the speed achieved between the
10% and 90% points.
System bandwidth is nominally greater than 34 rad/s (5.5 Hz). The frequency
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Wiring Installation to the Driver
Figure 8-1. EM 24V Digital Driver with EM35MR and EBV63/100 Plant Wiring
Diagram
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Figure 8-2. Calibrate Page

The value next to the “inches = 100% stroke” label indicates the approximate
stroke of the actuator when the Accept button is pressed and the calibration
values are saved.

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Actuator Current
This is the same as Actuator Current on the Run page.

Accept
Cancel
Calibrate page.
Analog Input or RS-485. It is not capable of controlling an engine while in this
position.
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The EM35MR/EBV actuator has programmable stroke length. Endpoints must be
set to match the requirements of the actuator and the prime mover.
The best endpoint settings for electric actuators differ from the best
settings for hydraulic actuators. Read this section carefully before
setting endpoints.
The actuator will change position during this procedure. In

Calibration mode, all position control from 4–20 mA and digital
interfaces is disabled. DO NOT enter the Calibrate page of the Driver
Interface Program unless the prime mover is stopped and fuel is not
available.
The EM35MR/EBV actuator is available with one or two position resolvers. The
minimum and maximum positions are stamped into the nameplate attached to
each actuator. The driver and the actuator are not calibrated together at the
factory. The resolver minimum and maximum positions must be entered before
the driver will accurately control the actuator’s position.
Setting the Resolver Minimum and maximum angle Values

settings.
3. Enter Resolver #1 and Resolver #2 minimum and maximum values. These
values will be found on the nameplate attached to the actuator motor, or on
the Test Specification Procedure (TSP) sheet shipped with each actuator.
OR
Using the Up/Down arrows, move the actuator to the desired Minimum
position. Press the Set Minimum button. Move the actuator to the desired
Maximum position. Press the Set Maximum button. Note: If the actuator
reaches a hard stop when you are positioning it using this method, the value
in the Actuator Current box will reach a steady-state level of 7 to 10 A. The
stored minimum and maximum positions should not be against a hard stop.
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Chapter 9.
EM35MR/3103 and EM35MR/3171A Gas
Valves
Introduction
The EM24 Digital Driver with the EM35MR actuator and the 3103 or 3171 Gas
Valves provides a rugged and reliable all electric actuation system for various
prime mover control applications. The system provides high bandwidth and high
accuracy for the most demanding applications like DLE. The EM24 Digital Driver
controls the EM35MR actuator position proportional to a position demand signal
received from a controlling device.
The EM35MR actuator consists of a high performance brushless servomotor and

a precision planetary gearbox with two resolver-type shaft position sensors. The
resolver provides motor rotor position feedback, and the other resolver(s)
provides accurate output shaft position feedback. The actuator also has a slip
clutch to allow full speed impact into optional external rigid mechanical stops.
Please refer to the EM35MR/3103 Gas Valve manual and to the

EM35MR1/3171A Gas Valve manual for the individual detailed
specifications.
System Accuracy
Accuracy: ±6 arc min RSS (Root Sum Squared)
Initial Accuracy: ±0.22°
Accuracy Over Temperature: ±1.372°
Initial Accuracy: ±0.24°
Accuracy Over Temperature: ±0.49°
System Performance
Slew Time is 125 ms to open the valve and 120 ms to close the valve (internal
spring adding) at a nominal line voltage of 28 Vdc. This slew rate must be
measured using the speed achieved between the 10% and 90% points. The
rated stroke of the 3103 Gas Valve is 60°, while for the 3171 Gas Valve it’s 45°.
System bandwidth is nominally greater than 31.4 rad/s (5.0 Hz). The frequency
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Figure 9-1. EM24 Digital Driver with EM35MR/3103 Gas Valve Plant Wiring
Diagram
[This is the same for the EM35MR/3171A Gas Valve.]
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Figure 9-2. EM35MR/3103 Calibrate Page

The following calibration procedure applies for both the EM35MR/3103 and the
EM35MR/3171A Gas Valve.
Setting the Resolver Offset Values

settings.
3. Enter Resolver #1 and Resolver #2 (if using dual position resolvers) offset
with each actuator.
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It is recommended that Alarm and Shutdown set points be checked at this point
to avoid invalid alarms or shutdowns. Factory Settings are:
EM35MR/ EM35MR/
3103 3171A
Position Error Alarm % 0.5% 7%
Position Error Alarm Delay (ms) 250 ms 200 ms
Position Error Shutdown % 1% 45%
Position Error Shutdown Delay (ms) 500 ms 200 ms
Redundant Feedback Fail Alarm % 0.1% 0.5%
Redundant Feedback Fail Alarm Delay (ms) 50 ms 50 ms
Redundant Feedback Fail Shutdown % 1.0% 1.5%
Redundant Feedback Fail Shutdown Delay (ms) 100 ms 0 (disabled)
Redundant Input Alarm % 1.5% 1.5%
Redundant Input Alarm Delay (ms) 100 ms 50 ms

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Chapter 10.
LQ25, LQ25T, and LQ Bypass Liquid
Valves
Introduction
The LQ25, LQ25T, or LQ bypass valve assemblies with the LQ24V Digital Driver
are integrated liquid fuel metering systems which feature valve position control,
all electric actuation, fuel bypass, fuel flow regulation, and fault indication. These
systems may allow multiple independent metered flow paths with a single pump.
The LQ valve assemblies are brushless dc limited angle torquers which position
a metering port for liquid fuel control. The LQ actuators are directly coupled to
both the metering port and position feedback resolvers (single or dual). There are
no intervening gears, linkages, or flex couplings. The high torque actuator and
shearing action of the shoe on the rotor valve provide a high degree of
contamination resistance.
For detailed specifications on the LQ25, LQ25T, and LQ bypass

valve, please refer to the appropriate manual.
System Accuracy
Initial Accuracy: ±0.1° (including temp. drift)
Initial Accuracy: ±0.1° + (0.0179 x span)
The rotary valve travel for the LQ25 is 69 degrees, giving 1.335 degrees
positional accuracy. The rotary valve travel for the LQ25T and LQ25BP is 66
degrees, giving a positional accuracy of 1.281 degrees.
System Performance
System bandwidth is 40 rad/s (6.4 Hz). The frequency response mimics a 2-pole
linear system, with the bandwidth corresponding to –6 dB gain. The damping
factor is set to 1. Equivalent dead time does not exceed 20 ms, which includes all
effects, such as communications, processing time, mechanical times, etc.
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LQ 25 Wiring
The LQ25 has a green lead wire, which must be connected to earth ground. This
may be connected to the terminal provided on the driver (TB1-8) or more directly
to earth ground near the valve. The earth connections on both the valve and the
driver must be connected to the same earth grounding system.
Figure 10-1. LQ24V Digital Driver with LQ25 Valve Plant Wiring Diagram
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LQ 25T and LQ Bypass Wiring

The LQ25T and the LQ Bypass have green lead wires, which must be connected
to earth ground. They may be connected to the terminal provided on the driver
(TB1-8) or more directly to earth ground near the valve. The earth connections
on both the valve and the driver must be connected to the same earth grounding
system.
Figure 10-2. LQ24V Digital Driver with LQ25T or LQ Bypass Valve Plant Wiring
Diagram
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Figure 10-3. LQ Digital Driver Calibrate Page
Calibrating The Valve With The Driver

Setting the Resolver Offset Values

settings.
3. Enter Resolver #1 and Resolver #2 (if using dual position resolvers) offset
with each actuator.
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LQ25 LQ25T LQ25BP
Position Error Alarm % 1% 1% 1%
Position Error Alarm Delay (ms) 200 ms 200 ms 200 ms
Position Error Shutdown % 2% 2% 2%
Position Error Shutdown Delay (ms) 200 ms 200 ms 200 ms
Redundant Feedback Fail Alarm % 0.3% 0.3% 2.5%
Redundant Feedback Fail Alarm Delay (ms) 200 ms 200 ms 200 ms
Redundant Feedback Fail Shutdown % 0.6% 0.6% 5.0%
Redundant Feedback Fail Shutdown Delay (ms) 500 ms 500 ms 500 ms
Redundant Input Alarm % 1.5% 1.5% 1.5%
Redundant Input Alarm Delay (ms) 50 ms 50 ms 50 ms

reference.
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Chapter 11.
EM70 and EM140 Actuators
Introduction
The EM120V Digital Driver and the EM70 or EM140 actuator provide a rugged
and reliable all electric actuation system for various prime mover control
applications. The system provides high bandwidth and high accuracy for the
most demanding applications for positioning engine fuel injection linkage control,
flow control valves, and gas turbine variable geometry systems. The EM120V
Digital Driver controls the EM70 and EM140 actuator position proportional to a
position demand signal received from a controlling device.
The EM70 and EM140 actuators consist of a high performance brushless

servomotor and a precision planetary gearbox with two resolver type shaft
position sensors. The use of a high efficiency gearbox facilitates high servo
system bandwidth. One resolver provides motor rotor position feedback, and the
other resolver provides accurate output shaft position feedback. The actuators
also have a slip clutch to allow full speed impact into optional external rigid
mechanical stops.
For detailed specifications on the EM70 and EM140 actuators, please

refer to the appropriate manual.
System Accuracy
Total positioning accuracy depends on the calibrated stroke as follows:
Using RS-485 for control
Initial Accuracy: ±0.283° (17 arc-minutes)
Accuracy Over Temperature: ±0.31° (18.6 arc-minutes)
Using 4–20 mA for control
Initial Accuracy: ±0.283° + 0.125% of stroke
Accuracy Over Temperature: ±0.31° + 2.00 % of stroke
Initial Accuracy: ±0.4% of stroke
Accuracy Over Temperature: ±0.81% of stroke
System Performance
Slew Time for the EM70 is 0.112 seconds for 42° of travel at 84 Nm, and for the
EM140 0.225 seconds for 42° of travel at 168 Nm. This slew rate must be
measured using the speed achieved between the 10% and 90% points. The
rated stroke of these actuators is 10° to 320° adjustable (no internal mechanical
stops).
System bandwidth is nominally 34 rad/s (5.5 Hz). The frequency response

mimics a 2-pole linear system, with the bandwidth corresponding to -6 dB gain.
The damping factor is set to 1.
communications, processing time, mechanical times, etc.
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Figure 11-1. EM 120V Digital Driver w/ EM70 or EM140 Actuator Plant Wiring
Diagram
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Figure 11-2. EM70 or EM140 Calibrate Page

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Actuator Current
Same as Actuator Current on the Run page.
Actuator Direction—CW or CCW

The direction of travel from 0% to 100% position as viewed by observing the
output shaft of the EM70 or EM140 actuator.

Actuator Direction—Retract or Extend

The direction of travel from 0% to 100% position as viewed by looking at the
output shaft of the actuator. Selecting Retract means that the actuator shaft will
retract into the actuator body on a 0% demanded position. Selecting Extend
means that the actuator shaft will extend away from the actuator body on a 0%
demanded position. If your actuator is delivered from Woodward attached to a
valve (such as a 3151A valve), the actuator direction is preset and this box will
not be shown.
Accept
Cancel
Calibrate page.
Analog Input or RS-485. It is not capable of controlling an engine while in this
position.
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1. With the Driver Interface Program running, select the Calibration page. A
warning dialog will appear as a reminder that fuel supply to the prime mover
must be OFF.
settings.
3. Close the pin 17-19 discrete input. Hit the Reset button on the Driver
Interface Program to clear any faults or shutdowns.
4. Enter the Calibrate page. Select OK to enter the calibration procedure.
Select either CW–Forward Acting, or CCW–Reverse Acting. The clockwise
and counterclockwise directions are as viewed from the output shaft end of
the actuator.
5. On the Calibrate page, the Up and Down arrows labeled 10, 1.0, and 0.1
move the actuator by the given angles. Use the buttons to position the
actuator to the correct 4 mA position. When the correct position is set, select
Set Minimum (4 mA) Position to save the position. Use the arrow buttons to
position the actuator to the maximum or 20 mA position. When the correct
position is set, select Set Maximum (20 mA) Position. This will save the
position.
observe the resolver readings on the Run page. If the endpoint settings are
not correct, repeat the above procedure to correct the settings.

Redundant Feedback Fail Shutdown Delay (ms) 0 (disabled)

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Chapter 12.
EGV and ESV Actuators
Introduction
The EM120V Digital Driver with the EGV (Electric Globe Valve) or the ESV
(Electric SonicFlo™ Valve) actuators provide a rugged and reliable all electric
actuation system for various prime mover control applications. The system
provides high bandwidth and high accuracy for the most demanding applications
for positioning turbine engine gas fuel flow control valves. The EM120V Digital
Driver controls the EGV or ESV actuator position proportional to a position
demand signal received from a controlling device.
The EGV and ESV actuators consist of a high performance brushless

servomotor, resolver, precision ball screw assembly, fail safe return spring, and
soft stop spring. The use of a high efficiency ball screw facilitates high servo
system bandwidth. One resolver provides motor rotor position feedback, and
provides accurate output shaft position feedback. The actuator’s soft stop spring
allows the actuator to close unpowered via the soft stop spring into the closed
position without damaging the actuator.
For detailed specifications on the EGV and ESV actuators, please

refer to the appropriate manual.
System Accuracy
Accuracy Definition—Accuracy is a function of a 3-sigma tolerance analysis.
The equation is as follows:
%F.S. = Percent of full scale travel (unit)
%open = Percent of full scale open
ΔT = Temperature change in °C from 25 °C
%P = Position in percent of full scale
ΔP = Change in position due to temperature and position
ΔP = ΔT * 0.00303 (%F.S./°C) + ΔT * %P * 0.0000812 (%F.S./(°C * %open))
Example: 10% open and 65 °C change from 25 °C

ΔP = 65 °C * 0.00303 (%F.S./°C) + 65 °C * 10%open * 0.0000812 (%F.S./(°C *
%open))
ΔP = 0.197%F.S. + 0.0528%F.S.
ΔP = 0.25%F.S.
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Total positioning accuracy depends on the calibrated stroke as follows:
Using RS-485 for control
Initial Accuracy: ±0.001 inch/0.03 mm (±0.1% of stroke)
Using 4–20 mA for control
Initial Accuracy: ±0.00125 inch/0.0318 mm (±0.125% of
stroke) @ 25 °C
Accuracy Over Temperature: 0.00042 inch/0.0107 mm (±0.042% of
stroke) per °C change from 25 °C
4–20 mA Position Feedback
Initial Accuracy: ±0.001 inch/0.03 mm (±0.1% of stroke)
@ 25 °C
Accuracy Over Temperature: ±0.000094 inch/0.00239 mm (±0.0094%
of stroke) per °C change from 25 °C
System Performance
Slew Time for the EGV or ESV is 12 to 10 inches per second, or 25% to 75% in
0.130 seconds regardless of load. This slew rate must be measured using the
speed achieved between the 40% and 60% points. The rated stroke of these
actuators is 1.00” (internal mechanical stops at –0.380”/–9.65 mm and at
1.180”/29.97 mm from closed position).
System bandwidth is nominally 10 Hz at ±0.050 amplitude for the EGV, with

–4 dB gain and 140° phase lag.
communications, processing time, mechanical times, etc.
Actuator Load Capability

Both actuators are capable of producing 1779 N (400 lb force) continuously. The
force will include frictional load, return spring load, and aero loads. The total aero
loads allowed are 890 N (200 lb force).
Calibration
No calibration is required for either the EGV or ESV with the EM120 Digital
Driver.
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Figure 12-1. EM 120V Digital Driver/EGV Actuator Plant Wiring Diagram
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Chapter 13.
Service Options
Product Service Options

If you are experiencing problems with the installation, or unsatisfactory
performance of a Woodward product, the following options are available:
 Consult the troubleshooting guide in the manual.
 Contact the manufacturer or packager of your system.
 Contact the Woodward Full Service Distributor serving your area.
 Contact Woodward technical assistance (see “How to Contact Woodward”
later in this chapter) and discuss your problem. In many cases, your
problem can be resolved over the phone. If not, you can select which course
of action to pursue based on the available services listed in this chapter.
OEM and Packager Support: Many Woodward controls and control devices are
installed into the equipment system and programmed by an Original Equipment
Manufacturer (OEM) or Equipment Packager at their factory. In some cases, the
programming is password-protected by the OEM or packager, and they are the best
source for product service and support. Warranty service for Woodward products
shipped with an equipment system should also be handled through the OEM or
Packager. Please review your equipment system documentation for details.
Woodward Business Partner Support: Woodward works with and supports a

global network of independent business partners whose mission is to serve the
users of Woodward controls, as described here:
 A Full Service Distributor has the primary responsibility for sales, service,
system integration solutions, technical desk support, and aftermarket
marketing of standard Woodward products within a specific geographic area
and market segment.
 An Authorized Independent Service Facility (AISF) provides authorized
service that includes repairs, repair parts, and warranty service on Woodward's
behalf. Service (not new unit sales) is an AISF's primary mission.
 A Recognized Engine Retrofitter (RER) is an independent company that
does retrofits and upgrades on reciprocating gas engines and dual-fuel
conversions, and can provide the full line of Woodward systems and
components for the retrofits and overhauls, emission compliance upgrades,
long term service contracts, emergency repairs, etc.
 A Recognized Turbine Retrofitter (RTR) is an independent company that
does both steam and gas turbine control retrofits and upgrades globally, and
can provide the full line of Woodward systems and components for the
retrofits and overhauls, long term service contracts, emergency repairs, etc.
You can locate your nearest Woodward distributor, AISF, RER, or RTR on our
website at:
www.woodward.com/directory.aspx
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Woodward Factory Servicing Options

The following factory options for servicing Woodward products are available
through your local Full-Service Distributor or the OEM or Packager of the
equipment system, based on the standard Woodward Product and Service
Warranty (5-01-1205) that is in effect at the time the product is originally shipped
from Woodward or a service is performed:
 Replacement/Exchange (24-hour service)
 Flat Rate Repair
 Flat Rate Remanufacture
Replacement/Exchange: Replacement/Exchange is a premium program

designed for the user who is in need of immediate service. It allows you to
request and receive a like-new replacement unit in minimum time (usually within
24 hours of the request), providing a suitable unit is available at the time of the
request, thereby minimizing costly downtime. This is a flat-rate program and
includes the full standard Woodward product warranty (Woodward Product and
Service Warranty 5-01-1205).
This option allows you to call your Full-Service Distributor in the event of an
unexpected outage, or in advance of a scheduled outage, to request a
replacement control unit. If the unit is available at the time of the call, it can
usually be shipped out within 24 hours. You replace your field control unit with
the like-new replacement and return the field unit to the Full-Service Distributor.
Charges for the Replacement/Exchange service are based on a flat rate plus
shipping expenses. You are invoiced the flat rate replacement/exchange charge
plus a core charge at the time the replacement unit is shipped. If the core (field
unit) is returned within 60 days, a credit for the core charge will be issued.
Flat Rate Repair: Flat Rate Repair is available for the majority of standard
products in the field. This program offers you repair service for your products with
the advantage of knowing in advance what the cost will be. All repair work carries
the standard Woodward service warranty (Woodward Product and Service
Warranty 5-01-1205) on replaced parts and labor.
Flat Rate Remanufacture: Flat Rate Remanufacture is very similar to the Flat
Rate Repair option with the exception that the unit will be returned to you in “like-
new” condition and carry with it the full standard Woodward product warranty
(Woodward Product and Service Warranty 5-01-1205). This option is applicable
to mechanical products only.
Returning Equipment for Repair

If a control (or any part of an electronic control) is to be returned for repair,
please contact your Full-Service Distributor in advance to obtain Return
Authorization and shipping instructions.
When shipping the item(s), attach a tag with the following information:
 return authorization number;
 name and location where the control is installed;
 name and phone number of contact person;
 complete Woodward part number(s) and serial number(s);
 description of the problem;
 instructions describing the desired type of repair.
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Packing a Control
Use the following materials when returning a complete control:
 protective caps on any connectors;
 antistatic protective bags on all electronic modules;
 packing materials that will not damage the surface of the unit;
 at least 100 mm (4 inches) of tightly packed, industry-approved packing
material;
 a packing carton with double walls;
 a strong tape around the outside of the carton for increased strength.
To prevent damage to electronic components caused by improper

handling, read and observe the precautions in Woodward manual
82715, Guide for Handling and Protection of Electronic Controls,
Printed Circuit Boards, and Modules.
Replacement Parts
When ordering replacement parts for controls, include the following information:
 the part number(s) (XXXX-XXXX) that is on the enclosure nameplate;
 the unit serial number, which is also on the nameplate.
Engineering Services
Woodward offers various Engineering Services for our products. For these services,
you can contact us by telephone, by email, or through the Woodward website.
 Technical Support
 Product Training
 Field Service
Technical Support is available from your equipment system supplier, your local Full-
Service Distributor, or from many of Woodward’s worldwide locations, depending
upon the product and application. This service can assist you with technical
questions or problem solving during the normal business hours of the Woodward
location you contact. Emergency assistance is also available during non-business
hours by phoning Woodward and stating the urgency of your problem.
Product Training is available as standard classes at many of our worldwide

locations. We also offer customized classes, which can be tailored to your needs
and can be held at one of our locations or at your site. This training, conducted
by experienced personnel, will assure that you will be able to maintain system
reliability and availability.
Field Service engineering on-site support is available, depending on the product

and location, from many of our worldwide locations or from one of our Full-
Service Distributors. The field engineers are experienced both on Woodward
products as well as on much of the non-Woodward equipment with which our
products interface.
For information on these services, please contact us via telephone, email us, or
use our website: www.woodward.com.
76 Woodward
How to Contact Woodward

For assistance, call one of the following Woodward facilities to obtain the address
and phone number of the facility nearest your location where you will be able to
get information and service.
Electrical Power Systems Engine Systems Turbine Systems

Facility---------------- Phone Number Facility---------------- Phone Number Facility---------------- Phone Number
Brazil ------------- +55 (19) 3708 4800 Brazil ------------- +55 (19) 3708 4800 Brazil ------------- +55 (19) 3708 4800
China ----------- +86 (512) 6762 6727 China ----------- +86 (512) 6762 6727 China ----------- +86 (512) 6762 6727
Germany--------- +49 (0) 21 52 14 51 Germany------- +49 (711) 78954-510 India --------------- +91 (129) 4097100
India --------------- +91 (129) 4097100 India --------------- +91 (129) 4097100 Japan -------------- +81 (43) 213-2191
Japan -------------- +81 (43) 213-2191 Japan -------------- +81 (43) 213-2191 Korea -------------- +82 (51) 636-7080
Korea -------------- +82 (51) 636-7080 Korea -------------- +82 (51) 636-7080 The Netherlands - +31 (23) 5661111
Poland--------------- +48 12 295 13 00 The Netherlands - +31 (23) 5661111 Poland--------------- +48 12 295 13 00
United States ---- +1 (970) 482-5811 United States ---- +1 (970) 482-5811 United States ---- +1 (970) 482-5811
You can also locate your nearest Woodward distributor or service facility on our
website at:
www.woodward.com/directory.aspx
Technical Assistance
If you need to telephone for technical assistance, you will need to provide the following information.
Please write it down here before phoning:
Your Name
Site Location
Phone Number
Fax Number
Engine/Turbine Model Number
Manufacturer
Number of Cylinders (if applicable)
Type of Fuel (gas, gaseous, steam, etc)
Rating
Application
Control/Governor #1
Woodward Part Number & Rev. Letter
Control Description or Governor Type
Serial Number
Control/Governor #2
Serial Number
Control/Governor #3
Serial Number
If you have an electronic or programmable control, please have the adjustment setting positions or
the menu settings written down and with you at the time of the call.
Woodward 77
Appendix.
Product Support Statement
Introduction
This product support statement provides information about the support of the
Woodward EBV actuator and associated EM drivers.
EBV Compatibility with EM Digital Driver

Due to component obsolescence, Woodward has discontinued the production of
the EBV (Electric Bleed Valve) actuator.
All EBV applications should use the 8200-319 EM digital driver. this is currently
the only driver that is compatible with the EBV application.
Although some EBV applications originally used the 8200-177 driver, all were
upgraded to the 8200-319 EM digital driver in the field to provide better
functionality. Current revisions of the 8200-177 EM digital driver are not
compatible with the EBV and should not be used.
78 Woodward
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Revision History
Changes in Revision H—
 Updated Regulatory Compliance information
 Added updated Declarations
Declarations
We appreciate your comments about the content of our publications.
Send comments to: icinfo@woodward.com
Please reference publication 26159H.
PO Box 1519, Fort Collins CO 80522-1519, USA

1000 East Drake Road, Fort Collins CO 80525, USA
Phone +1 (970) 482-5811  Fax +1 (970) 498-3058
Email and Website—www.woodward.com
Woodward has company-owned plants, subsidiaries, and branches,

as well as authorized distributors and other authorized service and sales facilities throughout the world.
Complete address / phone / fax / email information for all locations is available on our website.
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EM and LQ Digital Driver

Installation and Operation Manual

To prevent damage to a control system that uses an alternator or battery-charging

To prevent damage to electronic components caused by improper handling, read

Revisions—Text changes are indicated by a black line alongside the text.

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE ....................................................................... IV

CHAPTER 10. LQ25, LQ25T, AND LQ BYPASS LIQUID VALVES ..................60

Illustrations and Tables

Figure 2-1. EM/LQ Driver Mounting Bolt Pattern....................................................5

Table 1-1. Interfaces for Control and Configuration ...............................................2

European Compliance for CE Mark

EMC Directive: Declared to 2004/108/EC COUNCIL DIRECTIVE of

Low Voltage Declared to 2006/95/EC COUNCIL DIRECTIVE of

Other European Compliance:

Machinery Compliant as partly completed machinery with

North American Compliance

UL: UL Listed for Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, &

Special Conditions For Safe Use

Wiring must be in accordance with North American Class I, Division 2, or

Field Wiring must be suitable for at least 68 °C.

Connect ground terminal to earth ground.

EXPLOSION HAZARD—Do not connect or disconnect while circuit is

RISQUE D’EXPLOSION—Ne pas raccorder ni débrancher

HIGH VOLTAGE—High voltage may be present even after power is

Electrostatic Discharge Awareness

Follow these precautions when working with or near the control.

1. Before doing maintenance on the electronic control, discharge the static

3. Keep plastic, vinyl, and Styrofoam materials (such as plastic or Styrofoam

 Do not touch any part of the PCB except the edges.

 Do not touch the electrical conductors, the connectors, or the

To prevent damage to electronic components caused by improper

Acronyms and Definitions

An unsafe condition could occur with improper use of these software

RS-232 RS-485 4-20 mA Discrete I/O

EM/LQ Driver Mounting

The EM/LQ driver must be mounted vertically (or nearly vertically)

Do not mount the EM/LQ driver near sources of excessive radiant

Considerations for EM/LQ driver mounting location:

Due to the hazardous location listings associated with this product,

Do not connect any cable grounds to “instrument ground”, “control

This symbol identifies functional or EMC earth. These terminals are to

To maintain compliance with CE marking requirements, the EMC directive

The I/O (input/output) must only be connected to CLASS III circuits.

Shielded and Ground Wiring

Do not connect any cable grounds to “instrument ground”, “control

Figure 2-1. EM/LQ Driver Mounting Bolt Pattern

Resolver excitation, sine, and cosine wiring should be three individually-shielded

Figure 2-2. EM/LQ Driver Outline Drawing

EM/LQ Driver Electrical Connections and Pin Functionality

Remove the main EM/LQ driver cover.

Follow all ESD cautionary instructions at the beginning of this

Resolver excitation and secondary wiring should be three individually-shielded

To enable this connection, it is necessary to use the two software programs

The following functions are provided though this interface:

If the driver is controlled via the RS-485 interface from a NetCon or a

Top Board Terminal Blocks

Figure 2-3. CageClamp Terminals

Maximum cable lengths: