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VA9203-xxx-xx Series Electric Spring Return Valve Actuators Product Bulletin 12
VA9203-Bxx-x Series On/Off Electric Spring Return Actuator (Part 1 of 2)
Power
Requirements
-BGx-2 Models AC 24 V (AC 19.2 V to 28.8 V) at 50/60 Hz: Class 2 (North America) or Safety
Extra-Low Voltage (SELV) (Europe), 5 VA Running, 1.6 VA Holding Position DC
24 V (DC 21.6 V to 28.8 V): Class 2 (North America) or SELV (Europe)
2.8 W Running, 0.8 W Holding Position
Minimum Transformer Size: 6 VA per Actuator
-BUx-2 Models AC 100 V to 240 V (AC 85 V to 264 V) at 50/60 Hz: 0.06 A Running,
0.02 A Holding Position
Auxiliary Switch
Rating
-xxB-2 Models One Single-Pole, Double-Throw (SPDT), Double-Insulated Switch with Silver
Contacts:
AC 24 V, 50 VA Pilot Duty
AC 120 V, 5.8 A Resistive, 1/4 hp, 275 VA Pilot Duty
AC 240 V, 5.0 A Resistive, 1/4 hp, 275 VA Pilot Duty
Spring Return Direction is Selectable with Mounting Position of Actuator:
Actuator Face Labeled A is Away from Valve: CCW Spring Return
Actuator Face Labeled B is Away from Valve: CW Spring Return
Rated Torque Power On
(Running)
27 lb·in. (3 N·m) All Operating Temperatures
Power Off
(Spring Returning)
27 lb·in. (3 N·m) All Operating Temperatures
Rotation Range Maximum Full Stroke: 95°
Rotation Time
for 90 Degrees
of Travel
Power On
(Running)
Bxx-2 Models
53 to 71 Seconds Constant for 0 to 27 lb·in. (3 N·m) Load, at Room Temperature
60 Seconds Nominal at Full Rated Load (0.25 rpm)
Power Off
(Spring Returning)
19 to 23 Seconds for 0 to 27 lb·in. (3 N·m) Load, at Room Temperature
22 Seconds Nominal at Full Rated Load
28 Seconds Maximum with 27 lb·in. (3 N·m) Load at -22°F (-30°C)
Life Cycles 60,000 Full Stroke Cycles with 27 lb·in. (3 N·m) Load
Audible Noise
Rating
Power On
(Running)
<36 dBA at 70 lb·in. (8 N·m) Load, at a Distance of 39-13/32 in. (1 m)
Power On
(Holding)
<20 dBA at a Distance of 39-13/32 in. (1 m)
Power Off
(Spring Returning)
<51 dBA at 70 lb·in. (8 N·m) Load, at a Distance of 39-13/32 in. (1 m)
Electrical
Connections
Actuator
(All Models)
48 in. (1.2 m) UL 758 Type AWM Halogen Free Cable with 18 AWG (0.85 mm
2
)
Conductors and 0.25 in. (6 mm) Ferrule Ends
Auxiliary Switches
(-xxB-2 Models)
48 in. (1.2 m) UL 758 Type AWM Halogen Free Cable with 18 AWG (0.85 mm
2
)
Conductors and 0.25 in. (6 mm) Ferrule Ends
Conduit Connections Integral 1/2 in. (13 mm) Threaded Conduit Connectors
Fluid
Temperature
Limits
VG12x1 and
VG18x1 Series
23 to 203°F (-5 to 95°C), Not Rated for Steam Service
VG12x5 and
VG18x5 Series
-22 to 212°F (-30 to 100°C), Not Rated for Steam Service
VG12x5 and
VG18x5 Series
with M9000-561
Thermal Barrier
Installed
-22 to 284°F (-30 to 140°C) water; 15 psig (103 kPa) at 250°F (121°C) Saturated
Steam
Ambient
Conditions
Standard
Operating
-22 to 140°F (-30 to 60°C); 90% RH Maximum, Noncondensing
Storage -40 to 185°F (-40 to 85°C); 95% RH Maximum, Noncondensing