Product data sheet 5.1 51.

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AKM 105S, 115S: Rotary actuator with SAUTER Universal

Technology (SUT) for ball valve

How energy efficiency is improved

Automatic adaptation to ball valve, precise activation and high energy efficiency with minimal operat-
ing noise.

Features
• For operating 2- and 3-way ball valves VKR, VKRA, BKR, BKRA, VKAI, VKAA, BKLI, BKTI, BKTA,
(AKM115S) and 6-way ball valve B2KL
• For controllers with constant output (0...10 V) or switching output (2-/3-point control)
• Assembly with ball valve without the use of tools AKM115SF132
• Stepping motor with SAUTER Universal Technology (SUT) electronic control unit
• Electronic force-dependent motor cut-off
• Automatic recognition of applied control signal (continuous or switched)
• Coding switch for selection of characteristic and running time (35 s, 60 s, 120 s)
• Type of characteristic (linear/quadratic/equal-percentage) can be set on the actuator
• Direction of operation can be selected directly on the cable
• Maintenance-free gear unit
• Gear unit can be disengaged in order to position the ball valve manually (using the lever)
• Bracket and bayonet ring made of glass-fibre-reinforced plastic for fitting onto ball valve

Technical data
Power supply
Power supply 24 V~ ±20%, 50...60 Hz
Power supply 24 V= -10%...20%
Power consumption 4.9 W/8.7 VA

Parameters
Running time1) 35/60/120 s
Angle of rotation 90°
Response time 200 ms
Power cable 1.2 m, 5 × 0.5 mm2
Positioner Positioning signal y 0...10 V, Ri > 100 kΩ
Positional feedback signal 0...10 V; load > 10 kΩ
Starting point U0 0 V or 10 V
Control span ΔU 10 V
Switching range Xsh 200 mV

Ambient conditions
Temperature of medium2) Max. 100 °C
Admissible ambient temperature –10...55 °C
Admissible ambient humidity 5...95% rh, no condensation

Construction
Fitting Vertically upright to horizontal,
not upside down
Weight 0.7 kg
Housing Lower section black, upper section
yellow
Housing material Fire-retardant plastic

Standards and directives

Type of protection IP54 as per EN 60529
Protection class III as per IEC 60730
CE conformity according to EMC Directive 2014/30/EU EN 61000-6-1, EN 61000-6-3
EN 61000-6-4
Directive 2006/95/EC Machine directive (EN 1050)

1) For a running time of 35 s, the torque is halved

2) At media temperatures < 5 °C or > 100 °C, appropriate accessory must be used

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Overview of types
Type Torque
AKM105SF132 4 Nm
AKM115SF132 8 Nm

Accessories
Type Description
0313529001 Split-range unit for adjusting sequences, fitted in separate junction box
0372462001 CASE Drives PC tool for configuring the drives by computer
0510420001 Adaptor required when temperature of the medium > 100 °C
0510240011 Adaptor required when temperature of the medium < 5 °C
0510480001 Auxiliary change-over contacts, single
0510480002 Auxiliary change-over contacts, double

A Auxiliary change-over contacts: Infinitely variable 0...100%, admissible load 5(2) A, 24...230 V

Description of operation
Depending on the type of connection (see connection diagram), the actuator can be used as a contin-
uous 0...10 V, 2-point (OPEN/CLOSE) or 3-point actuator with an intermediate position
(OPEN/STOP/CLOSE).
The running time of the actuator can be set with the coding switch according to requirements. The
coding switch can be used to select the equal-percentage, linear or quadratic characteristic. The
AKM 115 is combined with ball valves that have an equal-percentage basic characteristic like the
VKR or BKR.
The manual adjustment is performed by releasing the gear unit (slide switch beside the connection
cable) and simultaneously turning it with the lever. The actuator position can be determined by look-
ing at the lever or the indicator knob on the top part of the actuator.

)
Note
After manually adjusting the slide switch, put it back into its original position (engage gear unit).

Intended use
This product is only suitable for the purpose intended by the manufacturer, as described in the “De-
scription of operation” section.
All related product regulations must also be adhered to. Changing or converting the product is not ad-
missible.

Additional technical data

The upper section of the housing with the cover, indicator knob and cover knob contains the stepping
motor and the SUT electronics. The lower section of the housing contains the maintenance-free gear
unit.

Auxiliary change-over contacts:

• Switch rating max. 230 V VAC, current min. 20 mA at 20 V
• Switch rating max. 4...30 V VDC, current 1...100 mA

Power consumption
Type Running time [s] Status Active power P [W] Apparent power S [VA]
AKM105SF132 35 Operation 2.45 4.75
AKM115SF132 Standstill 0.35 0.8
60 Operation 4.9 8.7
Standstill 0.35 0.75
120 Operation 2.25 4.3
Standstill 0.35 0.75

Connection as 2-point actuator

This OPEN/CLOSE activation can be performed via 2 cables. The actuator is connected to the volt-
age via the blue and brown cables. The control passage of the ball valve is opened by connecting the
voltage to the black cable. After this voltage is switched off, the actuator moves to the opposite end
position and closes the ball valve.

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The unused red and grey wires must not be connected or come into contact with other cables. We
recommend that you insulate these.

Connection as 3-point control unit

When voltage is applied to the cable (brown or black), the ball valve is moved to any desired position.
Direction of rotation (viewing the spindle of the ball valve from the actuator):
• The stem turns in the clockwise direction, with voltage on the brown cable, and closes the ball
valve.
• The stem turns in the anti-clockwise direction, with the voltage on the black cable.
In the end positions (limit stop in actuator, max. angle of rotation of 95° reached) or in the case of an
overload, the electronic motor cut-off is activated (no limit switches). Direction of rotation changed by
transposing the connections.
The unused red and grey wires must not be connected or come into contact with other cables. We
recommend that you insulate these.

Connection for control voltage 0...10 V

The built-in positioner controls the actuator depending on controller’s output signal y.
Direction of rotation (viewing the spindle of the ball valve from the actuator):
Direction of operation 1 (mains power supply on brown cable):
When the positioning signal is increasing, the carrier stem turns in the anti-clockwise direction and
opens the control passage of the ball valve.
Direction of operation 2 (mains power supply on black cable):
When the positioning signal is increasing, the carrier stem turns in the clockwise direction and closes
the control passage of the ball valve.
The starting point and control span are fixed.
Only the brown cable or the black cable may be connected to the voltage. The cable not used must
be insulated (if not connected via switch).
As the starting point and the control span are defined as fixed values, a split-range unit is available
(accessory) for setting partial ranges.
After a manual adjustment or a power failure of more than at least 5 min, the actuator automatically
readjusts itself, always with a running time of 60 s.
After the power supply is connected, the stepping motor moves to the 100% position, makes the con-
nection with the carrier stem, and then moves to the 0% position and thus defines the working range.
After this, every position between a 0 and 90 ° angle of rotation can be achieved, depending on the
control voltage. Thanks to the electronics, no steps can be lost, and the actuator does not require pe-
riodic re-adjustment. It is possible to operate multiple actuators of the same type in parallel. The feed-
back signal y0 = 0...10 V corresponds to the effective angle of rotation of 0…90 °.
When control signal 0…10 V is interrupted and direction of operation 1 is connected, the ball valve is
closed completely (0% position).
The coding switch can be used to select the characteristic of the ball valve. Characteristics can only
be generated when the actuator is used as a continuous actuator. The running times can be selected
with additional switch settings. These can be used regardless of whether the 2-point, 3-point or con-
tinuous function is selected.

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Coding switch for running time and characteristic selection

M M running time/angle of

Y 01 955
switch position
rotation

Y07552

Y01852
s/90°

1 2 3
On 120 s ± 4
Off

1 2 3
On 120 s ± 4
Off

stroke
1 2 3
On 120 s ± 4
Off

Signal

1 2 3
On 60 s ± 2
Off

1 2 3
On 60 s ± 2
Off
stroke

1 2 3
On 60 s ± 2
Off

Signal

1 2 3
On 35 s ± 1
Off
stroke

1 2 3
On 35 s ± 1
Off

Signal

Split-range unit, accessory 0361529 001

Starting point U0 and control span ∆U can be set with the potentiometer. In this way, several control
units can be operated by the control signal in sequence or in cascade. The input signal (partial range)

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is amplified into an output signal of 0...10V. This accessory cannot be built into the actuator but must
be externally housed in an electrical junction box.

CASE Drives PC Tool, accessory 0372462 001

CASE Drives allows you to set and read the actuator parameters on site. The connection is via a seri-
al port on the PC (laptop) and a socket contact on the actuator. The set consists of: The software in-
cluding installation and operating manual, fitting instructions, connection plug, cable (1.2 m long) and
interface converter for the PC. The application is designed for commissioning and service engineers
as well as experienced operators.
The last setting has priority, whether made with the coding switch or CASE Drives. When a change-
over is made with the coding switch, this setting is active. In order that the settings made with CASE
Drives cannot be overwritten, the coding switch can be removed before the setting (delivery includes
special tool).

Notes on engineering and installation

Condensate, dripping water, etc. must be prevented from entering the actuator along the carrier stem.
When connecting the electricity supply, ensure that the cross-section of the power cable is adapted to
the power output and the length. However, we recommend a minimum cross-section of 0.75 mm².
The actuator/ball valve is mounted by inserting and turning the bayonet ring until the limit stop without
any additional adjustment. No tools are required. The coupling of the spindle of the ball valve with the
carrier stem is performed automatically, either by moving the manual adjuster to an angle of rotation
of 100% or connecting the voltage. For dismantling, the bayonet ring is simply opened and the actua-
tor removed. The device is delivered ex works in the middle position.
The concept of stepping motor and electronics enables parallel operation of multiple actuators of the
same SUT type.
If a potentiometer is required, the accessory of the AVM 105, 115 can be used - the display (% angle
of rotation) on the type plate is inverted. The maximum accessory equipment for an actuator is 1 aux-
iliary change-over contact or 1 potentiometer.
The auxiliary change-over contact accessory is screwed onto the top cover of the actuator. To be able
to make the mechanical connection, you first have to remove the indicator knob. A new indicator can
be seen on the cover of the accessory.
The coding switches are accessible via an opening with a black cover in the housing lid.
Note The housing must not be opened.

Outdoor installation
We recommend protecting the devices from the weather if they are installed outside buildings.

Disposal
When disposing of the product, observe the currently applicable local laws.
More information on materials can be found in the Declaration on materials and the environment for
this product.

Connection diagram

Variante 1 (3pt) RD = red

24 V~/= 24 V~/= BN = brown
open/stop/close BK = black
y0=0...10 V
y=0...10 V

BU = blue
BU BN BK RD GY GY = grey
BU BN BK RD GY MM 01 02 03 05
MM 01 02 03 05

A/D mP
Variante 2 (2pt)
24 V~/=
open / close

M BU BN BK RD GY

MM 01 02 03 05

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Accessories

0510480 001 0510480 002 RD = red

RD BN BK RD BN BK GN GY VT
BN = brown
BK = black
GN = green
GY = grey
VT = violet

0313529

24V~

y
0...10 V
1 2 3 33 1 2a 3u
^ MM 01/02/LS 03
A/B ^
AVM . . .S
AVF . . . S
Uo ASF . . . S
DU AXM . . .S
ASM . . .S
AKM . . .S

Dimension drawing

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Accessories

0510420001
60

Z10222

Fr. Sauter AG
Im Surinam 55
CH-4016 Basel
Tel. +41 61 - 695 55 55
www.sauter-controls.com

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