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INTRODUCTION

Smar Actuators are available for dampers, gate, slide,

Electric Actuators are electromechanical devices that diaphragm, globe, butterfly, ball and plug valves. Four torque
are highly reliable in replacing the manual operation of ranges from 20 to 80 Nm, and rotations from 6 to 48 rpm are
valves in: available. Higher torque may be obtained by adapting
additional gear stages coupled to the output shaft of the
• Remote or hazardous locations; actuator.
• Applications demanding high actuation torque;
All models are equipped with an overload protection system
• Valves requiring quick positioning, particularly for valves operating in limit positions, or in the case of foreign
those with large numbers of turns; objects obstructing their travel. These are automatic systems
that turn off the motor, protecting the actuator/valve system.
• Automatic process control applications where valves
operate in two limit positions, or intermediate
As an option, valve position and travel transmitting devices
repositioning (modulation).
can be supplied with the actuators, providing an operational
status for each actuator/valve set.

In case of power failure, all actuators are capable of

manual operation by means of a hand-wheel attached to
Smar Actuators provide the following characteristics: a mechanical coupling. Such coupling will deactivate
9 Easy operability; upon electric motor start-up.
9 Ruggedness;
9 Long service life;
9 Internal parts protected against aggressive environments;
9 Easy maintenance;
9 Accurate positioning;
9 Available options include explosion proof enclosures, fail-
safe operation and proportional control;
9 Attachments are in accordance with ISO 5211 and DIN
3337;

Such characteristics fulfill the most important requirements in

the following applications.

9 Oil refineries;
9 Petrochemical plants;
9 Sugar and ethanol mills;
9 Food industries;
9 Pharmaceutical industries;
9 Chemical plants;
9 Cement and steel mills, and glassworks;
9 Water, natural gas and oil pipelines;
9 Sewage stations and water treatment stations (sanitation);
9 Oil drilling rigs and production platforms;
9 Air conditioning units;
9 Pneumatic dispatch lines.

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 PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

1 - MOTOR
2 - GEAR STAGE
3 - VALVE COUPLING
4 - SWITCHING AND SIGNALING UNIT

Principle of operation Motor

In the gear stage, the motor rotation is transmitted to the output The motor of the actuator is normally a three-phase motor. Its
shaft by means of two sets of gears. The primary reduction is basic specifications are:
carried out by planetary gears, while the secondary reduction
is done by means of worm gear, which is kept centralized by • Nominal Voltage: 220/380/440 Vac – 60 Hz;
a set of pre-tensioned plate springs. Should an overload occur, • Insulation Class F;
with the output shaft exceeding the set torque of the plate • Switched on directly, with change of direction in rotation;
springs, the central worm will be axially displaced, actuating • Protection Class IPW-55.
the microswitches of the switching and signaling unit,
providing system protection. In applications requiring very accurate valve positioning, the
motor can be equipped with an appropriate braking system.
A coupling operated by an external change lever enables
the output shaft to be coupled to the travelling worm in the
As an option, temperature sensors embedded in the motor
case of motor operation, or to the handwheel, in the case of
winding, can be supplied to provide efficient protection
manual operation. It is possible to uncouple the electric drive
against:
and to couple the handwheel simply by pressing the lever
while the motor is off. The opposite operation will occur
- Stalled rotor;
automatically every time the motor is turned on, because the
- Frequent switching;
electric motor has priority over manual operation. Thus, it is
- Disruption in one of the phases;
not possible to turn the handwheel while the motor is on, which
- Overload;
protects the operator.
- High ambient temperature;
The handwheel, being directly coupled to the output shaft, - Insufficient cooling (airflow restriction).
ensures the manual operation of the valve in the event of
broken or damaged internal gears.
The switching and signaling unit, attached to the gear stage,
is a sealed enclosure that contains devices to perform the
following:
• Local or remote indication of valve position;
• Protection to the actuator/valve set against overload;
• Limiting valve travel;
• Electrical Connections.
Installation of the actuator on different valve models is
accomplished by means of output shafts, capable of fitting
several existing stem configurations.
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 SWITCHING AND SIGNALING UNIT

The switching and signaling unit, in its most complete form

includes the following items:

• Travel limiting device;

• Torque limiting device;
• Set of gears;
• Mechanical position indicator;
• Electronic position transmission;
• Enclosure heater;
• Electrical connections.

All items are installed in an O-Ring sealed enclosure, providing

protection against environmental influences.

Travel Limiting Device Torque Limiting Device

This device prevents sticking of the valve in its seat. The travel This device is responsible for protecting the actuator against
limiting device is driven by a set of gears and is comprised overloads due to blocked valve travel. Examples of such
by 2 microswitches, one for each direction of rotation, these blocking might include wood, drawn into the valve through a
are actuated by cams which turn off the motor water collection system.
protecting the actuator/valve set each time
the travel limit is reached. The torque-limiting device consists of two microswitches, one
for each direction of rotation, and a set of cams mounted on a
Each cam set is comprised of common axis. These cams are connected to the worm shaft
three identical segments, each of the gear stage.
one covering 90°. Such
segments can be moved Should an overload occur with the output shaft
independently of each other, exceeding the set torque of the plate springs, the
and makes it possible to set central worm will be axially displaced. This acts
the switching point within an to actuate the microswitches of the switching and
interval of 0° to 270°. signaling unit, turning off the motor in the specific
direction of rotation. The self-blocking type control
In addition to the standard worm will remain out of its neutral position until
microswitches, four more may the motor starts running in the opposite direction
be supplied as an option, for of rotation.
intermediate points.
The springs are sized to provide the capability to absorb all
kinetic energy from moving parts when the motor is turned
off.

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 SELECTION INSTRUCTIONS

Output Torque Number of turns required for output shaft

Actuator selection shall be based on the torque required complete travel
to actuate each specific valve. Such torque shall be The standard number of turns to be selected shall be one stage
measured on the most critical operational conditions, so immediately above the number of turns required to provide
that all pertinent variables are taken into consideration. complete valve travel. This is in accordance to the following
These include fluid thrust on the valve, fluid friction against equation:
internal surfaces, etc. Therefore, measured variables shall NA = number of turns required for output shafts complete
be entered on the equation: NA = NV × i travel.
C = output torque provided by the actuator. Nv = total number of turns of the valve stem.
M M = actually measured valve torque. i = reduction ratio for the additional gear stage.
C= i = reduction ratio for the additional stage of
i ×η gears between actuator and valve. Should there be no additional stage of gears between actuator
η = efficiency of the additional stage of gears. and valve, consider i=1.

Should there be no additional stage of gears between actuator The use of higher values will unnecessarily decrease the
and valve, consider η=1 and i=1. accuracy of the position transmission devices installed on
the switching and signaling unit.
Output Speed The standard model supplied includes two torque limit
This choice will consider the period of time for complete valve microswitches and two travel limit microswitches. All other
travel, in accordance with the equation: items have already been previously described and shall be
specified in accordance with the requirements of the control
RPM = speed of the actuator’s output axle. loops where they will be used.
NV × i NV = total number of turns required for complete
RPM = valve travel. Electrical Connections
t i = reduction ratio for the additional stage of
gears.
The quantity of terminals will be related to the quantity of
t = time selected for complete valve travel
expressed in seconds. switching, signaling and protection devices being used. Terminal
blocks with up to 24 terminals will be installed in the switching
Should there be no additional gear stage between actuator and signaling enclosure. In configurations requiring more than
and valve, consider i=1. 24 terminals, the terminal blocks will be mounted in the terminal
box.

Electrical Diagram

The Electric Actuators are supplied with and protection

devices interconnected as shown on the above diagram.

An external Control Unit connected to the Switching and

Signaling Unit is necessary to operate the Electrical Actuator.
Smar can provide the Control Unit upon request.

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 ORDERING CODE

MODEL PART - TURN ACTUATOR

AD
CODE Size
1 Output Torque Up to 550 N.m
2 Output Torque Higher than 550 N.m
CODE Maximum Output Torque
1 150 N.m Gear Stage K50
2 400 N.m Gear Stage K70
3 550 N.m Gear Stage K80
4 850 N.m Gear Stage K100
5 1850 N.m Gear Stage K140
CODE Optional Items*
1 90°
CODE Complete Valve Travel
1 105 seconds
2 80 seconds
3 60 seconds
4 40 seconds
5 30 seconds
6 20 seconds
7 15 seconds
CODE Torque/Travel Limit Switches
1 Two Travel Limit Switches / Two Torque Limit Switches
2 Four Travel Limit Switches / Two Torque Limit Switches
3 Six Travel Limit Switches / Two Torque Limit Switches
CODE Local Position Indicator
0 Without Local Indicator
1 With Local Indicator
CODE Position Transmitter
0 Without Position Transmitter
1 Slide-wire Potentiometer 1KΩ
2 Electronic Position Transmitter 4 to 20mA - two-wire
3 Electronic Position Transmitter 0 to 20mA - four-wire
CODE Space Heater
0 Without Space Heater
1 Space Heater 110 Vac, 50 W - 750 Ω
2 Space Heater 220 Vac, 50 W - 3 KΩ
CODE Motor Thermal Sensor
0 Without Thermal Sensor
1 With Thermal Sensor
CODE Electrical Connections
2 24 Terminals
3 36 Terminals
4 46 Terminals
CODE Mounting Type
1 Separate With Lever System
2 Directly on Pipe With Lever System
3 Directly on the Valve
CODE Optional Items*
ZZ Special Options - Specify

AL
AD 2 1 - 21 21 11 1- 11 01 03 -3 1 1 0* 3 - 1 / * TYPICAL MODEL NUMBER

* Leave it blank for no optional items

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 ORDERING CODE

MODEL Electric Linear Actuator

AR
CODE Size
1 Output Torque Up to 30 N.m
2 Output Torque Higher than 30 N.m
CODE Maximum Output Torque
1 20 N.m
2 30 N.m
3 50 N.m
4 80 N.m
CODE Complete Valve Travel
1 105 seconds
2 80 seconds
3 60 seconds
4 40 seconds
5 30 seconds
6 20 seconds
7 15 seconds
CODE Torque/Travel Limit Switches
1 Two Travel Limit Switches / Two Torque Limit Switches
2 Four Travel Limit Switches / Two Torque Limit Switches
3 Six Travel Limit Switches / Two Torque Limit Switches
CODE Local Position Indicator
0 Without Local Indicator
1 With Local Indicator
CODE Position Transmitter
0 Without Position Transmitter
1 Slide-wire Potentiometer 1KΩ
2 Electronic Position Transmitter 4 to 20mA - two-wire
3 Electronic Position Transmitter 0 to 20mA - four-wire
CODE Space Heater
0 Without Space Heater
1 Space Heater 110 Vac, 50 W - 750 Ω
2 Space Heater 220 Vac, 50 W - 3 KΩ
CODE Motor Thermal Sensor
0 Without Thermal Sensor
1 With Thermal Sensor
CODE Electrical Connections
2 24 Terminals
3 36 Terminals
4 46 Terminals
CODE Valve Coupling
1 Without (Not Supplied by SMAR)
2 Supplied by SMAR
CODE Optional Items*
ZZ Special Options - Specify

AL
AR 1 1- 2
2 22 -1 1 1 1 1 1 1 - 01 30 1 3 * - 1 / * TYPICAL MODEL NUMBER

* Leave it blank for no optional items

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 ORDERING CODE

MODEL Electric Linear Actuator

AL
CODE Size
1 Output Torque Up to 30 N.m
2 Output Torque Higher than 30 N.m
CODE Maximum Output Torque
1 20 N.m
2 30 N.m
3 50 N.m
4 80 N.m
CODE Complete Valve Travel
1 105 seconds
2 80 seconds
3 60 seconds
4 40 seconds
5 30 seconds
6 20 seconds
7 15 seconds
CODE Torque/Travel Limit Switches
1 Two Travel Limit Switches / Two Torque Limit Switches
2 Four Travel Limit Switches / Two Torque Limit Switches
3 Six Travel Limit Switches / Two Torque Limit Switches
CODE Local Position Indicator
0 Without Local Indicator
1 With Local Indicator
CODE Position Transmitter
0 Without Position Transmitter
1 Slide-wire Potentiometer 1KΩ
2 Electronic Position Transmitter 4 to 20mA - two-wire
3 Electronic Position Transmitter 0 to 20mA - four-wire
CODE Space Heater
0 Without Space Heater
1 Space Heater 110 Vac, 50 W - 750 Ω
2 Space Heater 220 Vac, 50 W - 3 KΩ
CODE Motor Thermal Sensor
0 Without Thermal Sensor
1 With Thermal Sensor
CODE Electrical Connections
2 24 Terminals
3 36 Terminals
4 46 Terminals
CODE Valve Coupling
1 Without (Not Supplied by SMAR)
2 Supplied by SMAR
CODE Optional Items*
ZZ Special Options - Specify

AL
AL 1 1- 2
2 22 -1 1 1 1 1 1 1 - 01 30 1 3 * - 1 / * TYPICAL MODEL NUMBER

* Leave it blank for no optional items

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DIMENSIONS

AR1

AR2

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