MF41-6043

MF41-6083 Series
SmartX Actuators - Electric Dampers
Non-Spring Return Rotary
24 Vac – Floating Control
General Instructions
Description
These direct coupled 24 Vac Non-Spring Return rotary
electric SmartX Actuators are designed for three-
position (floating) control of dampers.

Features
• Compact, lightweight design
• Manual override
• 5° preload as shipped from factory
• Plenum cabling
• Feedback potentiometer models available
• cUL and UL listed; plenum versions also CE certified
• Independently adjustable dual auxiliary switches
available

Applications
These actuators are used in constant or variable air
volume installations for control of HVAC dampers
requiring up to 44 lb-in (5 Nm) torque or 88 lb-in (10 Nm).

Product Numbers
24 Vac Operating Voltage
Torque Cabling Feedback Potentiometer
Standard
1K Ω
44 lb-in (5 Nm) Plenum MF41-6043 —
88 lb-in (10 Nm) Plenum MF41-6083 MF41-6083-510

Precautions

Warning: Personal injury or loss of life may occur if you do not follow a procedure as specified.

Caution: Equipment damage or loss of data may occur if you do not follow a procedure as specified.

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Specifications
Specifications Operating voltage (G–Y1 or G-Y2): 24 Vac +20%, -15%
Frequency: 50/60 Hz

Power Supply Power consumption: 2.3 VA

Auxiliary Features Feedback potentiometer: 0 to 1000 Ω

(MF41-6083-510) <10 mA
Dual auxiliary switch contact rating:
AC rating 24 Vac
4A resistive, 2A inductive
DC rating DC 2A
Switch Range
Switch A 0° to 90° with 5° intervals
Recommended range usage 0° to 45°
Factory setting 5°
Switch B 0° to 90° with 5° intervals
Recommended range usage 45° to 90°
Factory setting 85°
Switching hysteresis 2°

Function
Torque:
MF41-6043 44 lb-in (5 Nm)
MF41-6083 Series 88 lb-in (10 Nm)
Runtime for 90° opening or closing:
MF41-6043 90 seconds. at 60 Hz
(108 seconds at 50 Hz)
MF41-6083 Series 125 seconds at 60 Hz
(150 seconds at 50 Hz)
Nominal angle of rotation 90°
Maximum angular rotation 95°

Mounting Shaft size: Minimum shaft length 3/4-inch (20 mm)

Housing
Enclosure NEMA Type 2
IP54 according to EN60529
Material Durable plastic
Gear lubrication Silicone-free

Ambient Ambient temperature:

Conditions
Operation -25°F to 130°F (-32°C to 55°C)
Storage and transport -40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C)
Voltage Requirements for 6083
Series at High Temperatures:
Minimum Voltage: 24 Vac +20%, -10%
90°F to 130°F (32°C to 55°C)
Ambient humidity (non-condensing) 95% rh

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Specifications (cont.)
Agency Certification UL 873
cUL certified to Canadian
Standard C22.2 No. 24-93

CE Conformity Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) 89/336/EEC

Emissions standards EN 61000-6-3:2001
Immunity standards EN 61000-6-2:2001
Requirements for electric actuators EN 60730-2-14:2001

Miscellaneous
Pre-cabled connection 18 AWG
Cable length 3 feet (0.9 m)
Life cycle Five-year warranty
Dimensions See Figure 7
Weight 1.06 lb (0.48 kg)

Actuator
Components
Legend
1 12

11
1. Base plate
2. Positioning scale for angle of
10 rotation
3. Connection cables
A B
2 90
10 20

80 70 60 50 4. Connection cables
Aux Switch
Adjustment 8,9
45
90 5. Manual override
7 6. Coupling bushing
6 7. 1/2-inch guide
8. Auxiliary switch A
9. Auxiliary switch B
5
10. Position indicator
11. Adjustment lever with locking
screw (4 mm hex)
12. Set screw for mechanical range
stop (3 mm hex)
EA0642R3

13
3 4
13. Anti-rotation bracket
Figure 1. Parts of the Actuator.

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Operation A floating control signal controls the damper actuator. The actuator’s angle of rotation is
proportional to the length of time the signal is applied. A 24 Vac control signal to wires 1
and 6 (G-Y1) causes the actuator coupling to rotate clockwise. A 24 Vac control signal to
wires 1 and 7 (G-Y2) causes the actuator coupling to rotate counterclockwise.
To reverse the direction of rotation, the wires 6 and 7 (Y1 and Y2) can be interchanged.
In the event of a power failure or with no control voltage, the damper actuator holds its position.
Life
expectancy An improperly tuned loop will cause excessive repositioning that will shorten the life of the
actuator.
Dual Auxiliary
Switch Figure 2 shows the adjustable switching values for the auxiliary switches A and B.
Actuator Scale:
clockwise -2,5 0 10 20 30 70 80 90 92,5

Adjustment range for A ˚ B

Switches A and B A B
10 20
Setting interval: 5° 0 10 20 30 70 80 90

Switching hysteresis: 2°
Actuator Scale: 92,5 90 80 70 60 20 10 0 -2,5
EA0640R1

80 70 60 50
counterclockwise
AUX SWITCH

EA0636R1
ADJUSTMENT
Figure 2. Adjustable Switching Values for the dual auxiliary Switches.

Notes:
• The auxiliary switch setting shafts rotate with the actuator. The scale is valid only when
the actuator is in the “0” position on clockwise motion.
• For the counterclockwise rotation, the adjustment lever has to move from 90° to 0°
by using the manual override and then adjust the auxiliary switches. After the auxiliary
switches are adjusted, the adjustment lever has to move back to the 90° position.
• Use the long arm of the X to point to the position of switch A. Use the narrower tab on
the red ring to point to the position of switch B.

Sizing The type of actuator required depends on several factors.

1. Obtain damper torque ratings (ft-lb/ft2 or Nm/m2) from the damper manufacturer.
2. Determine the area of the damper.
3. Calculate the total torque required to move the damper:

Torque Rating x Damper Area

Total Torque =
SF1
1
Safety Factor: When determining the torque of an actuator required, a safety factor
should be included for unaccountable variables such as slight misalignments, aging of
the damper, etc. A suggested safety factor is 0.80 (or 80% of the rated torque).

4. Select the actuator type from the table below:

Total Torque Actuator

44 lb-in (5 Nm) MF41-6043
88 lb-in (10 Nm) MF41-6083 Series

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Mounting and
Installation You must place the actuator on the damper shaft so that the front of the actuator is ac-
cessible. The label is the front side. The minimum damper drive shaft length is 3/4-inch
(20 mm).

EA1002R1
1/2–inch Diameter 3/8–inch Diameter 5/8–inch Diameter
Factory–Installed Use the shaft insert supplied for any
Guide 3/8–inch (8 to 10mm) diameter shaft

Note: For all damper shafts with the exception of the 1/2-inch round shaft: Remove 1/2–
inch diameter guide before installation

Figure 3. Damper Shaft Sizes.

• An anti-rotation bracket is included with the actuator.
• Observe the service envelope around the actuator as shown in Figure 7.
• For detailed mounting instructions, see Installation Instructions F-27211.

Manual
override To move the damper blades and lock the position with
2
no power present: ADJUSTMENT
LEVER
1. Slide the red manual override knob toward the back
of the actuator.
2. Make adjustments to the damper position.
3. Slide the red manual override knob toward the front 90

of the actuator. 45

Once power is restored, the actuator returns to 90

automated control. MANUAL

1
AUTO
PL0013R2

3
Figure 4. Manual Override.

Mechanical
range
adjustment To mechanically limit the range of the
damper blade. 4 mm <90¡

1. Loosen the stop set screw.

2. Move the screw along the track to 1
the desired position, and fasten it
in place.
90¡

90

45¡

45
90¡
2
EA0536R2

90
EA0535R2

Figure 5. Moving the Mechanical Range Stop.

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Wiring All wiring must conform to NEC and local codes and regulations.
Use earth ground isolating step-down Class 2 transformers.
Do not use autotransformers.
The sum of the VA ratings of all actuators and all other components powered by one
transformer must not exceed the rating of the transformer. It is recommended that one
transformer power no more than 10 actuators.

Caution: Do not wire different types of actuators (such as MS/MF41-6153 Series) in

parallel with these models.

Warning: All six outputs of the dual auxiliary switch (A and B) must only be connected to:
! Class 2 voltage (UL/C-UL).
Separated Extra-Low Voltage (SELV) or Protective Extra Low Voltage (PELV)
(according to HD384 4 41) for installations requiring CE conformance. You must use a
CE certified plenum actuator.

! Warning: Installations requiring CE Conformance:

• All wiring for CE certified actuators must only be separated extra low voltage (SELV) or
protective extra low voltage (PELV) per HD384-4-41.
• Use safety-isolating transformers (Class III transformer) per EN61558. They must be
rated for 100% duty cycle.
• Overcurrent protection for supply lines is maximum 10A.

Direction of
damper
rotation To reverse the direction of rotation, wires 6 (violet) and 7 (orange) can be interchanged.

Wire
Designations Each wire has the standard symbol printed on it.

7 (ORANGE)

6 (VIOLET)

1 (RED)

EARTH GROUND
24 ISOLATING CLASS 2
NEUT TRANSFORMER FOR
Vac
24 Vac POWER

: SAFETY ISOLATING
TRANSFORMER
PER EN 60742
EA0635R2

120 Vac

Figure 6. Three-position Control.

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Wire 24 Vac power supply Three-position control 24 Vac
7
Designations
6
P1 P2 P3 S1 S4

Continued A B

EA0282R1
M
1000

S2 S3 S5 S6
1
Standard
Function Color
Symbol
1 Supply (SP) Red
6 Control signal clockwise Violet
7 Control signal counterclockwise Orange
Factory-installed options
S1 Switch A Common
S2 Switch A N.C.
S3 Switch A N.O.
S4 Switch B Common
S5 Switch B N.C.
Black
S6 Switch B N.O.
Feedback Potentiometer
P1
0 to 100% P1 - P2
P2 Feedback Potentiometer Common
P3 Feedback Potentiometer 100 to 0% P3 - P2
Three-position Control 24 Vac.

Start-Up/
Commissioning Check that the wires are connected correctly. Connect wires 1(red) and 6 (violet) to a
Digital Multimeter (DMM) with the dial set at Vac. Apply a control signal (24 Vac) to wires
1 and 6 to verify that the operating voltage is within range. Connect wires 1(red) and 7
(orange) to a DMM with the dial set at Vac. Apply a control signal (24 Vac) to wires 1 and
7 to verify that the operating voltage is within range.
1. Check operation:
a. Connect wire 1 (red) to the actuator.
b. Apply a control signal (24 Vac) to wires 1 (red) and 6 (violet).
c. Allow the actuator shaft coupling to rotate from 0° to 90°.
d. Stop applying a control signal to wires 1 (red) and 6 (violet).
e. Apply a control signal (24 Vac) to wires 1 (red) and 7 (orange).
f. Allow the actuator shaft coupling to rotate from 90° to 0°.
2. Check Feedback:
a. Set the DMM dial to ohms.
b. Connect wires P1 and P2 to the DMM. The DMM should indicate a resistive value.
c. Apply a control signal (24 Vac) to wires 1 (red) and 6 (violet). The reading of the
DMM should increase.
d. Connect wires P2 and P3 to the DMM. The DMM should indicate a resistive value.
e. Apply a control signal (24 Vac) to wires 1 (red) and 7 (orange). The reading of the
DMM should increase.
3. Check Auxiliary Switch A:
a. Set the DMM dial to ohms (resistance) or continuity check.
b. Connect wires S1 and S3 to the DMM. The DMM should indicate an open circuit or
no resistance.
c. Apply a control signal (24 Vac) to wires 1 (red) and 6 (violet). The DMM should indicate
contact closure as the actuator shaft coupling reaches the setting of switch A.
d. Stop applying a control signal to wires 1 (red) and 6 (violet).
e. Connect wires S1 and S2 to the DMM. The DMM should indicate an open circuit
or no resistance.
f. Apply a control signal (24 Vac) to wires 1 (red) and 7 (orange).
g. The DMM should indicate contact closure as the actuator shaft coupling reaches
the setting of switch A.
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Start-Up/ 4 Check the Auxiliary Switch B:
a. Set the DMM dial to ohms (resistance) or continuity check.
Commissioning b. Connect wires S4 and S6 to the DMM. The DMM should indicate an open circuit
Continued or no resistance.
c. Apply a control signal (24 Vac) to wires 1 (red) and 6 (violet). The DMM should
indicate contact closure as the actuator shaft coupling reaches the setting of
switch B.
d. Stop applying a control signal to wires 1 (red) and 6 (violet).
e. Connect wires S4 and S5 to the DMM. The DMM should indicate an open circuit
or no resistance.
f. Apply a control signal (24 Vac) to wires 1 (red) and 7 (orange) The DMM should
indicate contact closure as the actuator shaft coupling reaches the setting of
switch B.

Service
Warning: Do not open the actuator. If the actuator is inoperative, replace the unit.

Dimensions

7/16 90
min. 4 inch
(11) 100 mm

1/32
(0.8)

1/2 25/32
(12) (20)

5-7/16
(137)
min. 1/4 inch
6 mm
3-7/16
min. 8 inch
200 mm (87)

6-5/8 7-1/16
(168) (180)

15/16 5/32
EA0531R2

(94) (4)
min. 2-3/8 inch
60 mm
2-3/8
(60)

min. 1 inch
25 mm

min. 3/8 inch

10 mm
13/16
(21)
EA0530R3

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2-3/4
(70)

Figure 7. Dimensions of the SmartX Actuator and Anti-rotation Bracket.

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