Direct Coupled Actuator (DCA)

Wiring
WIRING

BASIC WIRING INFORMATION Resistance

Resistance is the opposition to the flow of current. It is
measured in Ohms (Ω).
Basic Electricity
Every part of a circuit has resistance, that is, opposes the flow
Current of current. Resistance causes voltage drops in a circuit when
the load uses the energy to do work.
Current is the flow of electricity in a circuit. It is measured in
Amperes (A). Symbol Represents
Flow of electricity can be: Ω Ohm
— Direct Current (DC), or kΩ Kilo Ohm (1K Ω [1,000Ω])
— Alternating Current (AC).
R Symbol for Resistance in equations
Direct Current flows in one direction and is typically supplied
from batteries or from controllers with battery back-up. The Impedance
power that comes from a power plant is called Alternating The input impedance or load impedance of an electronic
Current (AC). The direction of the current reverses, or circuit is the resistance to current flow experienced by a signal
alternates, 60 times per second (in the U.S.) or 50 times per connected to it. The input impedance is a load on the signal
second (in Europe, for example). Alternating Current is the circuit; therefore, determines the amount of current the
standard for electricity supplied in a HVAC system as is it actuator will draw from the controller on the control signal
generally supplied from the AC supply to the building. circuit. Input Impedance is usually expressed as a resistance
in ohms (Ω).
Symbol Represents
A Ampere Example:
A modulating (2-10 VDC) actuator has an input
mA Milliampere (1/1000th of an ampere) impedance of 100 kΩ.
DC Direct Current
Calculate the current draw at 10 VDC using Ohm’s
AC Alternating Current Law (I=E/R):
I Symbol for Current in equations
I = 10 VDC / 100,000Ω = 0.0001A or 0.1mA
Voltage Therefore, current draw for each actuator is 0.1 mA.
Voltage is the force that causes current to flow. It is measured
in Volts (V). Voltage should be referred to as either Alternating The control signal circuit of a modulating controller has a
Current Voltage (Vac) or as Direct Current Voltage (Vdc) as maximum output current, usually expressed in milliamperes
the power in each case is not equal. (mA).

Symbol Represents Example: A modulating (2-10VDC) controller has

V Volt maximum current draw output of 1.0 mA

Vac Alternating Current Volt It is important to ensure that the sum of the actuators current
Vdc Direct Current Volt draw does not exceed the controller’s maximum output
current.
E Symbol for Voltage in equations (Electromotive
Force) Exercise: What is the maximum number of 2-10Vdc
modulating actuators with an input impedance of 100
kΩ that can be driven from a controller with a
maximum output current of 0.5 mA?

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1. Calculate the current draw of one actuator:

I = 10 Vdc / 100,000ΩI = 0.0001A or 0.1 mA
Transformer Sizing
2. Divide the current draw of one actuator into the maxi- Transformers used to supply alternating current are rated in
mum output current of the controller: volt-amperes (VA). To ensure a properly sized transformer,
0.5 mA ÷ 0.1 mA = 5 add the power consumption of all loads in volt-amperes (VA).
Number of Actuators = 5 Ensure that the transformer’s VA rating exceeds the sum of
the power consumption of all loads connected to that
Ohm’s Law transformer.
Ohm’s Law states the relationship between Current, Voltage
and Resistance in a circuit. Ohm’s Law is an algebraic Electric Circuits
equation, which allows us to understand what happens in a Electric circuits consist of a power source, connecting wires or
circuit: conductors, and a device that uses the electrical energy. The
device that uses the energy is called the load. For current to
flow in an electric circuit, there must be a complete path from
E=I*R Voltage is equal to Current multiplied by Resistance the common or negative terminal of the power source, through
I=E/R Current is equal to Voltage divided by Resistance the connecting wires and load, back to the hot or positive
terminal of the power source.
R=E/I Resistance is equal to Voltage divide by Current

Power
Types of Circuits
There are two basic electrical circuits, Series and Parallel.
Power is the rate at which energy can be supplied or used.
Electrical power is measured in Watts (W).
Series Circuits
— The current is the same everywhere in the circuit
W Watt — The total resistance is equal to the sum of the resistances
in the circuit:
KW Kilo Watt (1 kW = 1,000 W)
RT = R1 + R2 + … Rn
P Symbol for Power in equations
P=E*I Power is equal to Voltage multiplied by Current R1 R2
100 ohms 100 ohms
P=I2*R Power is equal to Current squared multiplied by
Resistance RT
400 ohms
P=E2/R Power is equal to Voltage squared divided by
resistance R3
R4
100 ohms 100 ohms

Power Consumption (Watts vs. VA) RT = R1 + R2 + R3 + R4

Or

Watts (W) RT = 100 ohms + 100 ohms + 100 ohms + 100 ohms

For purely resistive loads, such as heating elements, powered

from either direct current or alternating current, power Parallel Circuits
consumption can be calculated using the following equation
and is rated in Watts (W). — The voltages across each branch are equal.
— The total circuit current is the sum of the branch circuits.
P=I*E (Wattage is equal to Current multiplied by Voltage) IT = I1 + I2 + … In
— The total resistance is less than the resistance of any
Volt-Amperes (VA) branch.
Actuators are not purely resistive loads. The electric motor 1/RT = 1/R1 + 1/R2 + … 1/Rn
and actuator control circuits have inductive and capacitive
loads as well. When powering actuators from alternating
current, the inductive and capacitive loads force the current
and voltage out of phase. This results in a current change and
RT R1 R2 R3 R4
apparent power consumption (PA). Apparent power can be 25 ohms 100 ohms 100 ohms 100 ohms 100 ohms
calculated using the same equation. However, as the current
may be different the rating is in VA.

PA=I*E (where Current is that which is out-of-phase) 1/RT = 1/R1 + 1/R2 + 1/R3 + 1/R4

NOTE: Typically, it is not necessary to calculate actuator Or

RT = 1/100 ohms + 1/100 ohms + 1/100 ohms + 1/100 ohms
VA as it is rated in the actuator’s specification.

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Wire Length Guidelines

24 VAC Transformer or 24 VDC Supply

1 Hot
LINE
VOLTS
2 Common

Actuator power wires 3 + (CW)

should be as short as
24 VAC Transformer or 24 VDC Supply possible in order to 4 CCW
prevent AC voltage
Hot loss.
LINE (-) 5 Feedback
VOLTS
Com AO1
(+)

(-)
AO2 Control signal wires can have
relatively long runs and be Actuator
(+) smaller gauge as Honeywell
Set Mode Switch to Modulating
Actuators are high impedance
loads and will not cause signal
loss.

Controller

Ground Loops
Ground loops are created when an unintentional circuit is causing erratic response from the actuators. See the below
connected using ground as a conductor. Ground loops can diagrams for an example of ground loop and the proper wiring
introduce electronic “noise” into the control circuit, potentially to eliminate ground loops.

VOLTS
LINE
24 VAC Transformer or 24 VDC Supply

24 VAC Transformer or 24 VDC Supply 1 Hot

LINE
Hot (-) 2 Common
VOLTS
Com (+) 3 + (CW)
AO1 4 CCW
5 Feedback
Do not create ground loops by connecting the common
terminals. Ground loops create potential "noise" issues as
well asthe potential for shorted power connections if
terminals 1 and 2 are cross or mis-wired. Actuator
Set Mode Switch to Modulating

AO2 1 Hot
(-) 2 Common
(+) 3 + (CW)

Controller
4 CCW
5 Feedback

Actuator
Set Mode Switch to Modulating

Fig. 1. Wiring with ground loop.

IMPORTANT
See Fig. 2 for correct wiring.

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VOLTS
LINE
24 VAC Transformer or 24 VDC Supply

24 VAC Transformer or 24 VDC Supply 1 Hot

LINE
Hot (-) 2 Common
VOLTS
Com (+) 3 + (CW)
AO1 4 CCW
5 Feedback

Actuator
Set Mode Switch to Modulating

AO2 1 Hot
(-) 2 Common
(+) 3 + (CW)

Controller
4 CCW
5 Feedback

Actuator
Set Mode Switch to Modulating

Fig. 2. Corrected wiring without ground loop.

CONTROL WIRING
Table 1. Control Circuits used with DCA Table 2. Wiring Standard for MS and MN Actuators.
Honeywell Two-Position
Control 120 Vac
Series Type Terminal Floating Modulating 24 Vac 240 Vac
40 Line Voltage. 1 power power power power
Two-position Spring Return Actuator
60 Low Voltage. SPDT or Floating. 2 common common common neutral
Either Spring Return or Non-Spring Return 3 cw input — —
Actuators.
70 Low Voltage. Proportional (usually analog 4 ccw — — —
voltage or current). 5 feedback feedback — —
Either Spring Return or Non-Spring Return
Actuators.
80 Low Voltage. Two-Position
Two-position Spring Return Actuator
The most fundamental of control series is two-position. This
indicates that the final control element is either full open or full
Actuators should match the type of controller from which they closed with no intermediate positions. Most of these will use
are controlled. Control circuits, especially direct digital, vary thermostats or controllers with single-pole-single-throw
from product to product and from company to company. (SPST) or single-pole-double-throw (SPDT) switching. While
Control signal and supply voltage factors must be taken into this may appear to be a limited form of control it is adequate
account when selecting a DCA for an application. Honeywell for many slow changing environments such as an make-up air
has historically classified control circuits into groups and damper. Series 40, 80 and sometimes Series 60 are two-
referred to them as Series 40, 60, 70, and 80. Knowing the position. Series 40, 80 use a SPST controller to provide two-
series group provides much useful information. In most position control. Series 60 uses a SPDT controller to provide
Honeywell part numbers the series designation is in the first two-position control.
number. A MS4120 is Series 40 and therefore is a line
voltage, two-position actuator.

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Series 40 and 80 are identical except for the voltage of the made again. Floating control such as this approximates
control circuit. Series 40 is line, typically 120 volts AC, while modulation. Series 60 floating control actuators are typically
Series 80 is low, typically 24 volts. A controller with SPST selected for VAV box damper blade control or inlet vane
switching is used. The actuator is energized and repositioned control of VAV airhandlers.
fully to its other position. When the control point is attained the
controller switch is opened, the actuator is de-energized and it
is spring returned to its normal position. Applications for this
Modulating
type of actuator are: Modulation, also referred to as proportional, has many more
• Outside air dampers on 100% outside air or make-up air output positions for the actuator other than just open or
handlers, closed. The total number of output positions is dependent
• Exhaust dampers controlled from a room thermostat to upon the resolution of the control equipment. Typically the
prevent overheating in a mechanical room, actuator is half open if the control point matches the setpoint
• Barometric dampers that are opened to exhaust return air if of the controller. Modulation is preferable for most applications
the static pressure exceeds a setpoint, since it is feasible to more closely match the output of the
• Combustion air inlet dampers for equipment rooms with controlled equipment with the requirements in the controlled
boilers and furnaces. area. This reduces cycling of the mechanical equipment while
providing better control. Series 70 is modulating.
Floating Series 70 devices use 0 to 10 volts dc (Vdc), 2 to 10 Vdc or 4
Floating control is a simple means to provide a modulated to 20 milliampere (mA) control circuits. These control circuit
control without using analog signals. Floating controllers are voltages are very prevalent today, making replacement of
similar to two-position Series 60 in that there are two separate other company’s actuators with Honeywell DCA economically
control circuits. There is, however, an additional position in the feasible. Series 70 is intrinsically modulating with actuator
center at which neither circuit is made. This has the effect of feedback either built into the signal voltage or from a feedback
stopping the actuator regardless of its position. The actuator signal. Series 70 actuators are supplied with 24 volts.
remains there till either of the two circuits, open or close, is

ON-OFF DIRECT COUPLED ACTUATORS

Non-Spring Return Models
24 VAC Transformer Supply

ML6161, ML6174 LINE 2 Common

VOLTS
3 CW
24 VAC Transformer Supply
4 CCW
spdt
LINE
Common
Actuator
VOLTS
CW
Fig. 5. SPDT controller, two-position actuation.
CCW
spdt
Actuator Spring Return Models
Fig. 3. SPDT controller, two-position actuation. Two-Position Control

24 VAC Transformer Supply

1
LINE Common 1 24 VAC SPST V
2
VOLTS 2
CW
CW
Set at 0 deg
CCW Set at 90 deg
CCW
spdt
Auxiliary Actuator
Switch
1 LINE VOLTAGE POWER SUPPLY.
Fig. 4. SPDT controller, two-position actuation using end PROVIDE DISCONNECT MEANS AND
ACTUATOR
OVERLOAD PROTECTION AS REQUIRED.
switch to shut down motor at end of stroke.
2 24 VDC SUPPLY ACCEPTABLE. M19718B

Fig. 6. MS81XX, two-position actuation.

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ACTUATOR
1 1
1 SPST V 1 24 VAC SPST V
2
2 2

3 OR +

4 OR N/A

5 FEEDBACK

2-10 VDC
1 LINE VOLTAGE POWER SUPPLY. ACTUATOR 1 LINE VOLTAGE POWER SUPPLY. 10-2 VDC
PROVIDE DISCONNECT MEANS AND PROVIDE DISCONNECT MEANS AND 3 0-10 VDC
OVERLOAD PROTECTION AS REQUIRED. OVERLOAD PROTECTION AS REQUIRED. 10-0 VDC
M22289
Fltg, fwd
2 24 VDC SUPPLY ACCEPTABLE. Fltg, rev
Fig. 7. MS41xx, two-position actuation.
3 SET SWITCH TO MODULATING.
M22291

ACTUATOR Fig. 9. MS75XX using SPST, two controller wires.

1
1 24 VAC V
2
2
ACTUATOR
3 OR + 1
1 24 VAC
SPST 2 V
4 OR N/A 2
5 FEEDBACK 3 OR +

2-10 VDC 4 OR N/A

1 LINE VOLTAGE POWER SUPPLY. 10-2 VDC SPDT
PROVIDE DISCONNECT MEANS AND 0-10 VDC 5 FEEDBACK
3
OVERLOAD PROTECTION AS REQUIRED. 10-0 VDC
Fltg, fwd 2-10 VDC
2 24 VDC SUPPLY ACCEPTABLE. Fltg, rev 10-2 VDC
1 LINE VOLTAGE POWER SUPPLY. 3 0-10 VDC
3 SET SWITCH TO FLOATING.
M22290 PROVIDE DISCONNECT MEANS AND 10-0 VDC
OVERLOAD PROTECTION AS REQUIRED. Fltg, fwd
Fltg, rev
Fig. 8. MS75XX using spst, 3 wires from the controller. 2 24 VDC SUPPLY ACCEPTABLE.

3 SET SWITCH TO FLOATING.

M19572A

Fig. 10. MS75XX using spdt, 3 wires from the controller.

FAST-ACTING, TWO-POSITION ACTUATORS

MS8120F

L2 ( )
L1 ( ) BLACK
RED 24 VAC RED
24 VAC BLACK
L1 ( )
L2 ( )

GREEN
M17585A BLUE
7° AUXILIARY
SWITCH BLUE
Fig. 11. ML8X02F, ML8115A,B, MS8X09F. YELLOW
85° AUXILIARY YELLOW
SWITCH

M20053A

Fig. 12. MS8120F.

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MS4120F

L1 ( ) L2 ( ) WHITE
BLACK
120 VAC
120 VAC WHITE BLACK
L1 ( )
L2 ( ) GREEN

M17589A BLUE
7° AUXILIARY
SWITCH BLUE
Fig. 13. ML4X02F, ML4115A-D, ML4X09F (120 Vac). YELLOW
85° AUXILIARY YELLOW
SWITCH

M20056A

Fig. 15. MS4120F.

L1 ( )
BROWN
230 VAC BLUE
MS4620F
L2 ( )

L2 ( ) BLUE
M17588A 230 VAC
BROWN
L1 ( )
Fig. 14. ML4X02F, ML4115A-D, ML4X09F (230 Vac). GREEN

BLUE
7° AUXILIARY
SWITCH BLUE
YELLOW
85° AUXILIARY
SWITCH YELLOW

M20057A

Fig. 16. MS4620F.

FLOATING DIRECT COUPLED ACTUATORS

Non-Spring Return Models Spring Return Models

24 VAC Transformer Supply ACTUATOR

1
LINE
Common 1 24 VAC
2 V
2
VOLTS
CW 3 OR +

OR N/A
CCW 4

5 FEEDBACK
Actuator
2-10 VDC
10-2 VDC
Fig. 17. Floating ML6161/ML6174. 1 LINE VOLTAGE POWER SUPPLY. 3 0-10 VDC
PROVIDE DISCONNECT MEANS AND 10-0 VDC
OVERLOAD PROTECTION AS REQUIRED. Fltg, fwd
Fltg, rev
24 VAC Transformer Supply 2 24 VDC SUPPLY ACCEPTABLE.

3 SET SWITCH TO FLOATING.

LINE 2 Common M19573A
VOLTS
3 CW
Fig. 19. Standard floating S03, S05, S10, S20 Series
4 CCW (MS81XX, MS41XX, MS75XX).

Actuator

Fig. 18. Floating N20, N34 Series (MN61XX, MN72XX).

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ACTUATOR
1 24 VAC
1
1 24 VAC V ACTUATOR
2
1
1 24 VAC V
CONTROLLER 3 OR +
2
HOT 4 OR N/A
CONTROLLER 3 OR +
COM 5 FEEDBACK
HOT 4 OR N/A
2-10 VDC
COM 5 FEEDBACK
10-2 VDC
2 0-10 VDC
2-10 VDC
10-0 VDC
10-2 VDC
Fltg, fwd
2 0-10 VDC
Fltg, rev
10-0 VDC
1 LINE VOLTAGE POWER SUPPLY. Fltg, fwd
PROVIDE DISCONNECT MEANS AND Fltg, rev
OVERLOAD PROTECTION AS REQUIRED.
1 LINE VOLTAGE POWER SUPPLY.
2 SET SWITCH TO FLOATING. M22283 PROVIDE DISCONNECT MEANS AND
OVERLOAD PROTECTION AS REQUIRED.

Fig. 20. High-side triac floating S03, S05, S10, S20 Series 2 SET SWITCH TO FLOATING. M22285

(MS81XX, MS41XX, MS75XX).

Fig. 22. Low-side triac floating S05, S10, S20 Series
(MS81XX, MS41XX, MS75XX) with separate transformers.
ACTUATOR
1
1 24 VAC V
2

CONTROLLER 3 OR +

HOT 4 OR N/A

COM 5 FEEDBACK

2-10 VDC
10-2 VDC
2 0-10 VDC
10-0 VDC
Fltg, fwd
Fltg, rev
1 LINE VOLTAGE POWER SUPPLY.
PROVIDE DISCONNECT MEANS AND
OVERLOAD PROTECTION AS REQUIRED.
M22284
2 SET SWITCH TO FLOATING.

Fig. 21. Low-side triac floating S03, S05, S10, S20 Series
(MS81XX, MS41XX, MS75XX).

MODULATING DIRECT COUPLED ACTUATORS

Non-Spring Return Models 24 VAC Transformer or 24 VDC Supply

1 Hot
One Controller, One Actuator LINE
VOLTS
2 Common
0/2 TO 10 VDC CONTROL SIGNAL
3 +
24 VAC Transformer or 24 VDC Supply Control Signal (-) 5 Feedback
Hot (0)2-10 Vdc
LINE (+)
VOLTS 2-10 VDC Modulating
Common 10-2 VDC Modulating
Feedback
0-10 VDC Modulating

Control Signal (-) - signal 10-0 VDC Modulating

2-10 Vdc Actuator

(+) + 2-10 Vdc Note: Set signal DIP Switch under Access Cover to Voltage

+ 4-20 mA Fig. 24. (0)2-10 Vdc control of N20, N34 Series (MN61XX,
Actuator MN72XX).

Fig. 23. 2-10 Vdc control of ML7161/ML7174.

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4 TO 20 MA CONTROL SIGNAL
24 VAC Transformer or 24 VDC Supply
24 VAC Transformer or 24 VDC Supply
Hot
Hot LINE
LINE VOLTS
Common
VOLTS Common

Control Signal (-) - signal

Control Signal (-) - signal (0)2-10 Vdc
4-20 mA (+) + 2-10 Vdc
(+) + 2-10 Vdc
Feedback + 4-20 mA
+ 4-20 mA
Actuator
Actuator
SPST
Fig. 25. ML7161/74.
Fig. 28. Override to full closed ML6161/74.
24 VAC Transformer or 24 VDC Supply

1 Hot 24 VAC Transformer or 24 VDC Supply

LINE
VOLTS 1 Hot
2 Common LINE
VOLTS
2 Common
3 +
3 +
Control Signal (-)
4-20 mA 5 Feedback Control Signal (-) 5 Feedback
(+) (0)2-10 Vdc
2-10 VDC Modulating (+)
2-10 VDC Modulating
Feedback 10-2 VDC Modulating SPST 10-2 VDC Modulating
Feedback
0-10 VDC Modulating 0-10 VDC Modulating
10-0 VDC Modulating 10-0 VDC Modulating

Actuator Actuator
Note: Set signal DIP Switch under Access Cover to Current
Fig. 29. Override to full closed
Fig. 26. N20, N34 Series (MN61XX, MN72XX). N20, N34 Series (MN61XX, MN72XX).

One Controller, One Actuator with Override One Controller, Multiple Actuators
0/2 TO 10 VDC CONTROL SIGNAL 0/2 TO 10 VDC CONTROL SIGNAL
24 VAC Transformer or 24 VDC Supply
24 VAC Transformer or 24 VDC Supply
1 Hot
LINE 1 Hot
VOLTS LINE
2 Common
VOLTS
2 Common
3 +
3 +
Control Signal (-) 5 Feedback
(0)2-10 Vdc Control Signal (-)
(+) 5 Feedback
2-10 VDC Modulating (0)2-10 Vdc
SPDT 10-2 VDC Modulating (+)
Feedback 2-10 VDC Modulating
0-10 VDC Modulating
10-2 VDC Modulating
10-0 VDC Modulating Feedback
0-10 VDC Modulating
Actuator
10-0 VDC Modulating

Fig. 27. Override to full open Actuator

N20, N34 Series (MN61XX, MN72XX).

1 Hot
2 Common

3 +

5 Feedback

2-10 VDC Modulating

10-2 VDC Modulating
0-10 VDC Modulating
10-0 VDC Modulating

Actuator

Fig. 30. Single transformer wired in unison.

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4 TO 20 MA CONTROL SIGNAL
24 VAC Transformer or 24 VDC Supply
24 VAC Transformer or 24 VDC Supply
LINE 1 Hot
VOLTS LINE 1 Hot
2 Common VOLTS
2 Common
3 +
Control Signal (-) 3 +
5 Feedback Control Signal
(0)2-10 Vdc (-)
(+) 4-20 mA 5 Feedback
2-10 VDC Modulating (+)
Feedback 10-2 VDC Modulating 2-10 VDC Modulating
0-10 VDC Modulating Feedback 10-2 VDC Modulating
10-0 VDC Modulating 0-10 VDC Modulating

Actuator 10-0 VDC Modulating

Actuator

1 Hot
2 Common 1 Hot
3 + 2 Common
500
5 Feedback ohms
3 +

2-10 VDC Modulating Note: Resistor should be 5 Feedback

located at the last actuator
10-2 VDC Modulating
0-10 VDC Modulating 2-10 VDC Modulating
10-0 VDC Modulating 10-2 VDC Modulating
0-10 VDC Modulating
Actuator
10-0 VDC Modulating

Actuator
Fig. 31. Single transformer, master drone.
Fig. 33. Single transformer, wired in unison.
24 VAC Transformer or 24 VDC Supply 24 VAC Transformer or 24 VDC Supply
MINIMUM POSITION POTENTIOMETER
1 Hot
LINE LINE
VOLTS VOLTS
2 Common Minimum Position Limit
Part # 205860

1 2 3 4
3 + 24 VAC Transformer or 24 VDC Supply
HOT
Hot
COM 5 Feedback
LINE
VOLTS
Common

COM (-) Control Signal (-)

2-10 VDC Modulating - signal
(0)2-10 Vdc
OUTPUT (+) 10-2 VDC Modulating (+)
+ 2-10 Vdc
0-10 VDC Modulating
INPUT (+) Feedback
10-0 VDC Modulating + 4-20 mA

Actuator Actuator

Fig. 34. ML7161/74.

24 VAC Transformer or 24 VDC Supply

1 Hot Minimum Position Limit

LINE
Part # 205860
VOLTS
2 Common 1 2 3 4
24 VAC Transformer or 24 VDC Supply

3 + LINE 1 Hot
VOLTS
2 Common
5 Feedback
Control Signal (-) 3 +
(0)2-10 Vdc
2-10 VDC Modulating (+) 5 Feedback
10-2 VDC Modulating
Feedback
0-10 VDC Modulating 2-10 VDC Modulating
10-2 VDC Modulating
10-0 VDC Modulating
0-10 VDC Modulating

Actuator 10-0 VDC Modulating

Actuator

Fig. 32. Separate transformers, wired in unison.

Fig. 35. N20/N34.

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Spring Return Models

One Controller, One Actuator One Controller, One Actuator with Override

ACTUATOR ACTUATOR
1 1
1 24 VAC V 1 24 VAC V
2 2
2 2

3 OR + 3 OR +
0/2 TO 10 VDC 0/2 TO 10 VDC
PROPORTIONING 4 OR N/A PROPORTIONING 4 OR N/A
CONTROLLER CONTROLLER
5 FEEDBACK 5 FEEDBACK
– –
2-10 VDC 2-10 VDC
+ 10-2 VDC + 10-2 VDC
0-10 VDC SPDT 0-10 VDC
3 3
FEEDBACK 10-0 VDC FEEDBACK 10-0 VDC
Fltg, fwd Fltg, fwd
Fltg, rev Fltg, rev
1 LINE VOLTAGE POWER SUPPLY. 1 LINE VOLTAGE POWER SUPPLY.
PROVIDE DISCONNECT MEANS AND PROVIDE DISCONNECT MEANS AND
OVERLOAD PROTECTION AS REQUIRED. OVERLOAD PROTECTION AS REQUIRED.

2 24 VDC SUPPLY ACCEPTABLE. 2 24 VDC SUPPLY ACCEPTABLE.

3 SET SWITCH TO MODULATING. M19574A 3 SET SWITCH TO MODULATING. M19576A

Fig. 36. 0/2 to 10 Vdc. Fig. 38. 0/2 to 10 Vdc, override to full open.

ACTUATOR ACTUATOR
1 1
1 24 VAC V 1 24 VAC V
2 2
2 2

3 OR + 3 OR +
4 TO 20 mA 0/2 TO 10 VDC
500
PROPORTIONING 4 OR N/A PROPORTIONING 4 OR N/A
OHMS
CONTROLLER CONTROLLER
5 FEEDBACK 5 FEEDBACK
– –
2-10 VDC 2-10 VDC
+ 10-2 VDC + 10-2 VDC
0-10 VDC SPST 0-10 VDC
3 3
FEEDBACK 10-0 VDC FEEDBACK 10-0 VDC
Fltg, fwd Fltg, fwd
Fltg, rev Fltg, rev
1 LINE VOLTAGE POWER SUPPLY. 1 LINE VOLTAGE POWER SUPPLY.
PROVIDE DISCONNECT MEANS AND PROVIDE DISCONNECT MEANS AND
OVERLOAD PROTECTION AS REQUIRED. OVERLOAD PROTECTION AS REQUIRED.

2 24 VDC SUPPLY ACCEPTABLE. 2 24 VDC SUPPLY ACCEPTABLE.

3 SET SWITCH TO MODULATING. M22282 3 SET SWITCH TO MODULATING. M19577A

Fig. 37. 4 to 20 mA. Fig. 39. 0/2 to 10 Vdc override to full closed.

ACTUATOR
MS3105J ONLY
1 1
24 VAC V 1 = ADDRESS 11
2 2 1 LINE VOLTAGE POWER SUPPLY. PROVIDE
2 = ADDRESS 12
S-BUS DISCONNECT MEANS AND OVERLOAD
3 S-BUS 3 = ADDRESS 13
S3 S2 S1 PROTECTION AS REQUIRED.
S-BUS 4 S-BUS 4 = ADDRESS 14
5 = ADDRESS 15 24 VDC SUPPLY ACCEPTABLE.
5 0/2..10 VDC OUTPUT 2
6 = TEST
0/2..10 VDC INPUT
M32548

Fig. 40. Wiring for Sylk BUS, MS3103, 05 series.

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One Controller, Multiple Actuators

ACTUATOR
1
1 24 VAC V
1 24 VAC ACTUATOR 2
2
2 1
V 3 OR +
2 0/2 TO 10 VDC
1 24 VAC PROPORTIONING OR N/A
4
3 OR + CONTROLLER
5 FEEDBACK
0/2 TO 10 VDC 4 OR N/A –
PROPORTIONING 2-10 VDC
CONTROLLER 5 FEEDBACK + 10-2 VDC
3 0-10 VDC
HOT 2-10 VDC FEEDBACK 10-0 VDC
10-2 VDC
Fltg, fwd
COM 3 0-10 VDC
Fltg, rev
10-0 VDC
– Fltg, fwd
Fltg, rev
+ ACTUATOR
1
ACTUATOR V
2
1
1 24 VAC V
2 3 OR +
2
4 OR N/A
3 OR +

OR N/A 5 FEEDBACK
4

5 FEEDBACK 2-10 VDC

1 LINE VOLTAGE POWER SUPPLY. 10-2 VDC
2-10 VDC PROVIDE DISCONNECT MEANS AND 3 0-10 VDC
1 LINE VOLTAGE POWER SUPPLY. 10-2 VDC OVERLOAD PROTECTION AS REQUIRED. 10-0 VDC
PROVIDE DISCONNECT MEANS AND 3 0-10 VDC Fltg, fwd
OVERLOAD PROTECTION AS REQUIRED. 10-0 VDC 2 24 VDC SUPPLY ACCEPTABLE. Fltg, rev
Fltg, fwd
2 24 VDC SUPPLY ACCEPTABLE. Fltg, rev 3 SET SWITCH TO MODULATING. M22287

3 SET SWITCH TO MODULATING. M22288 Fig. 43. (0) 2-10 Vdc control as master drone.
Fig. 41. 0/2 to 10 Vdc, multiple DCA, one transformer.
ACTUATOR
1
ACTUATOR 1 24 VAC
2 V
1 2
1 24 VAC V
2
2 3 OR +
0/2 TO 10 VDC
3 OR + PROPORTIONING 4 OR N/A
0/2 TO 10 VDC CONTROLLER
PROPORTIONING 4 OR N/A 5 FEEDBACK
CONTROLLER –
5 FEEDBACK 2-10 VDC
– + 10-2 VDC
2-10 VDC 3 0-10 VDC
+ 10-2 VDC FEEDBACK 10-0 VDC
3 0-10 VDC Fltg, fwd
FEEDBACK 10-0 VDC Fltg, rev
Fltg, fwd
Fltg, rev
ACTUATOR
1
ACTUATOR
V
1 2
V
2 3 OR +
500
3 OR + OHMS 4 4 OR N/A

4 OR N/A 5 FEEDBACK
1 LINE VOLTAGE POWER SUPPLY.
PROVIDE DISCONNECT MEANS AND
5 FEEDBACK OVERLOAD PROTECTION AS REQUIRED. 2-10 VDC
10-2 VDC
2-10 VDC 2 24 VDC SUPPLY ACCEPTABLE. 3 0-10 VDC
1 LINE VOLTAGE POWER SUPPLY. 10-2 VDC 10-0 VDC
PROVIDE DISCONNECT MEANS AND 3 0-10 VDC 3 SET SWITCH TO MODULATING. Fltg, fwd
OVERLOAD PROTECTION AS REQUIRED. 10-0 VDC Fltg, rev
Fltg, fwd 4 LOCATE RESISTOR AT THE LAST
2 24 VDC SUPPLY ACCEPTABLE. Fltg, rev ACTUATOR. M22286

3 SET SWITCH TO MODULATING. M19575A

Fig. 44. 4-20 mA control of multiple actuators.
Fig. 42. 0/2 to 10 Vdc.

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Minimum Position Potentiometer

Minimum Position Limit Minimum Position Limit
Part # 205860 Part # 205860

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
24 VAC Transformer or 24 VDC Supply
24 VAC Transformer or 24 VDC Supply
1 Hot
1 Hot LINE
LINE VOLTS
VOLTS 2 Common
2 Common 500 ohms
Control Signal (-) 3 + (CW)
Control Signal (-) 3 + (CW) 4-20 mA
(0)2-10 Vdc (+) 4 CCW
(+) 4 CCW
Feedback 5 Feedback
Feedback 5 Feedback

Actuator
Set Mode Switch to Modulating
Actuator
Set Mode Switch to Modulating
Fig. 46. 4-20mA control.
Fig. 45. 0/2 to 10 Vdc control.

Spring Return

Q7002B
24V
SIG REF SIG
PW COM
IN OUT OUT
R

24 VAC Transformer or 24 VDC Supply

1 Hot
LINE
VOLTS
2 Common

3 + (CW)

4 CCW
3-wire, 0-135
ohm controller
5 Feedback

Actuator
Set Mode Switch to Modulating

Fig. 47. 135 ohm control of S03, S05, S10, S20 Series (MS75XX).

Q7002B
24V
PW SIG REF SIG
R COM IN OUT OUT
24 VAC TRANSFORMER
OR 24 VDC SUPPLY
LINE 1 HOT
VOLTS 2 COMMON
3 +(CW)
R
ELECTRONIC 4 CCW
SERIES 90 W
CONTROLLER 5 FEEDBACK
B
2-10 VDC MODULATING
10-2 VDC MODULATING
0-10 VDC MODULATING
10-0 VDC MODULATING
FLOATING, FORWARD
FLOATING, REVERSE
ACTUATOR SET MODE
SWITCH TO MODULATING
NOTE: REQUIRES Q7002B “SIG IN” TO BE CALIBRATED FOR 0-1.80 VDC MCR34485

Fig. 48. Electronic series 90 control of S03, S05, S10, S20 Series (MS75XX).

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AUXILIARY SWITCHES
ACTUATOR
7° 85°

FEEDBACK
S1 Common Switch makes S1-S3
when pointer in A V OR OR
A
area, makes S1-S2 in + N/A
S2 Normally Closed B area
B
S3 Normally Open S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 1 2 3 4 5

S4 Common
C Switch makes S4-S6
when pointer in C
S5 Normally Closed area, makes S4-S5 in
1
D
D area
S6 Normally Open 1 POWER SUPPLY. PROVIDE DISCONNECT MEANS
AND OVERLOAD PROTECTION AS REQUIRED. M19571A

Fig. 49. SW2-US Auxiliary Switch wiring.

Fig. 51. S10, S20, N20, N34 Series (MS81XX, MS41XX,
MS75XX, MN61XX, MN72XX) internal package.
COM COM

NO NO COM COM
NC NC
CCW NO NO
CW NC NC
CCW
CW

M2160 M2161

M2160 M2161
Fig. 50. ML6161/74 switch package.
Fig. 52. Fast-acting two position actuator switch package.

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