FlowCon FN Actuators

FlowCon Electrical Actuators

SPECIFICATIONS
FlowCon FN.0.2
Supply voltage: 24V AC/DC ±10%, 50/60 Hz
Type: Electrical, bi-directional synchronous motor
Power consumption: 24V AC: 2.5VA operating (4.7VA max.)
24V DC: 1.2W operating (2.2W max.)
Inrush current: 10A (peak)
Control signal: Analog 0(2)-10V DC, <0.5mA
Resolution: 1:100 (0-10V) and 1:80 (2-10V)
Feedback: Yes, control signal
Failsafe function: No
Electrical override: Yes
Position indicator: Yes
Operation time: 22 sec/mm
Actuating force: High (250N -30N/+70N)
Stroke: 5.8 mm / 0.23 in (compensated)
Ambient temperature1: 0°C to +50°C / +32°F to +122°F
Media temperature: 0°C to +120°C / +32°F to +248°F
Humidity rating: 0..85% rH, no condensation
Protection: IP54 incl. upside-down, class III, indoor use only
CE conformity: EN 60730
Cable: Fixed, 5 wires x 0.50 mm2, 1.5 meter
Fixed, 5 wires x AWG20, 4.9 ft
Closing point adjustment: During operation the actuator will self-adjust
according to the closing point and stroke length of the valve.
Note 1: Including +5°C self-generated heat based on UL requirements.

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SPECIFICATIONS (...continued)
FlowCon FN.0.3
Supply voltage: 110/230V AC ±10%, 50/60 Hz
Type: Electrical, bi-directional synchronous motor
Power consumption: 5VA
Control signal: Digital (2-position / 3-point-floating)
Feedback: No
Failsafe function: No
Operation time: 50 Hz: 18.5 sec/mm
Actuating force: High (230N -10N/+40N)
Ambient temperature: +2°C to +50°C / +36°F to +122°F
Humidity rating: <95% rH, no condensation
Protection: IP54, class II
Cable: Fixed, 3 wires x 0.30 mm2 halogen free, 1 m
Fixed, 3 wires x AWG22 halogen free, 3 ft
Closing point adjustment: During operation the actuator will self-adjust
according to the closing point of the valve.

FlowCon FN.0.4
Supply voltage: 24V AC/DC ±10%, 50/60 Hz
Type: Electrical, bi-directional synchronous motor
Power consumption: 24V AC: 2.5VA operating (4.7VA max.)
24V DC: 1.2W operating (2.2W max.)
Inrush current: 10A (peak)
Control signal: Digital 3-point floating and ON/OFF
Feedback: No
Failsafe function: No
Electrical override: Yes
Position indicator: Yes
Operation time: 22 sec/mm
Actuating force: High (250N -30N/+70N)
Stroke: 5.8 mm / 0.23 in (compensated)
Ambient temperature2: 0°C to +50°C / +32°F to +122°F
Media temperature: 0°C to +120°C / +32°F to +248°F
Humidity rating: 0..85% rH, no condensation
Protection: IP54 incl. upside-down, class III, indoor use only
CE conformity: EN 60730
Cable: Fixed, 3 wires x 0.50 mm2, 1.5 meter
Fixed, 3 wires x AWG20, 4.9 ft
Closing point adjustment: During operation the actuator will self-adjust
according to the closing point and stroke length of the valve.
Note 2: Including +5°C self-generated heat based on UL requirements.

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SPECIFICATIONS (...continued)

FlowCon FN.1.2
Supply voltage: 24V AC/DC ±10%, 50/60 Hz
Type: Electrical, bi-directional synchronous motor
Power consumption: 24V AC: 5.8VA operating (6.8VA max.)
24V DC: 2.9W operating (3.3W max.)
Inrush current: 12A (peak)
Control signal: Analog 0(2)-10V DC or digital 2-position with constant power supply
Feedback: Yes, control signal (analog) or 0-10V DC (digital)
Failsafe function: Yes, optional open or close
Electrical override: Yes
Position indicator: Yes
Operation time: 22 sec/mm (failsafe mode: 5 sec/mm)
Actuating force: High (250N -30N/+70N)
Stroke: 5.8 mm / 0.23 in (compensated)
Ambient temperature3: 0°C to +50°C / +32°F to +122°F
Media temperature: 0°C to +120°C / +32°F to +248°F
Humidity rating: 0..85% rH, no condensation
Protection: IP54 incl. upside-down, class III, indoor use only
CE conformity: EN 60730
Cable: Fixed, 5 wires x 0.50 mm2, 1.5 meter
Fixed, 5 wires x AWG20, 4.9 ft
Closing point adjustment: During operation the actuator will self-adjust
according to the closing point and stroke length of the valve.

FlowCon FN.1.4
Supply voltage: 24V AC/DC ±10%, 50/60 Hz
Type: Electrical, bi-directional synchronous motor
Power consumption: 6VA, 10VA peaks
Control signal: Digital (2-position / 3-point-floating)
Feedback: No
Failsafe function: Yes, optional open or close
Operation time: 50 Hz: 18.5 sec/mm
Actuating force: High (230N -10N/+40N)
Ambient temperature: +2°C to +50°C / +36°F to +122°F
Humidity rating: <95% rH, no condensation
Protection: IP54, class II
Cable: Fixed, 4 wires x 0.30 mm2 halogen free, 1 m
Fixed, 4 wires x AWG22 halogen free, 3 ft
Closing point adjustment: During operation the actuator will self-adjust
according to the closing point of the valve.

FlowCon FN.5.2
Supply voltage: 24V AC/DC ±10%, 50/60 Hz
Type: Electrical, bi-directional synchronous motor
Power consumption: 5VA
Control signal: Analog 0(2)-10V DC
Feedback: Yes, 0(2)-10V DC
Failsafe function: No
Autostroke: Optional
Operation time: 50 Hz: 18.5 sec/mm
Actuating force: Low (120N -10N/+10N)
Ambient temperature: +2°C to +50°C / +36°F to +122°F
Humidity rating: <95% rH, no condensation
Protection: IP54, class II
Cable: Fixed, 4 wires x 0.30 mm2 halogen free, 1 m
Fixed, 4 wires x AWG22 halogen free, 3 ft
Closing point adjustment: During operation the actuator will self-adjust
according to the closing point of the valve.
Note 3: Including +5°C self-generated heat based on UL requirements.

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SPECIFICATIONS (...continued)

FlowCon FN.5.4
Supply voltage: 24V AC/DC ±10%, 50/60 Hz
Type: Electrical, bi-directional synchronous motor
Power consumption: 5VA
Control signal: Digital (2-position / 3-point-floating)
Feedback: No
Failsafe function: No
Operation time: 50 Hz: 18.5 sec/mm
Actuating force: Low (120N -10N/+10N)
Ambient temperature: +2°C to +50°C / +36°F to +122°F
Humidity rating: <95% rH, no condensation
Protection: IP54, class II
Cable: Fixed, 3 wires x 0.30 mm2 halogen free, 1 m
Fixed, 3 wires x AWG22 halogen free, 3 ft
Closing point adjustment: During operation the actuator will self-adjust
according to the closing point of the valve.

FlowCon FN.6.2
Supply voltage: 24V AC/DC ±10%, 50/60 Hz
Type: Electrical, bi-directional synchronous motor
Power consumption: 6VA, 10VA peaks
Control signal: Analog 0(2)-10V DC
Feedback: Yes, 0(2)-10V DC
Failsafe function: Yes, optional open or close
Autostroke: Optional
Operation time: 50 Hz: 19 sec/mm
Actuating force: Low (120N -10N/+10N)
Ambient temperature: +2°C to +50°C / +36°F to +122°F
Humidity rating: <95% rH, no condensation
Protection: IP54, class II
Cable: Fixed, 4 wires x 0.30 mm2 halogen free, 1 m
Fixed, 4 wires x AWG22 halogen free, 3 ft
Closing point adjustment: During operation the actuator will self-adjust
according to the closing point of the valve.

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DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT (NOMINAL)

Actuator L W H1 H2 T Weight
mm (in) mm (in) mm (in) mm (in) kg (lb)

FN.0.2
0.25
(0.55)
86.5 48.5 80
FN.0.4 - M30x1.5
(3.41) (1.91) (3.15)

0.27
FN.1.2 (0.60)

92 0.25
FN.0.3 -
(3.62) (0.55)

107 0.30
FN.1.4 - (4.21) (0.66)
104 51 M30x1.5
(4.09) (2.01)
92 0.25
FN.5.X -
(3.62) (0.55)

107 0.30
FN.6.2 - (4.21) (0.66)

L W L W

H1
H1

T T
FlowCon FN.0.2, FN.0.4 and FN.1.2 FlowCon FN.0.3 and FN.5.X
L W

H2

T
FlowCon FN.1.4 and FN.6.2

MODEL NUMBER SELECTION

FN . ______ . ______

Insert actuating force and failsafe function:

0=High (no failsafe)
1=High and failsafe
5=Low (no failsafe)
6=Low and failsafe

Insert control mode:

2=24V modulating
3=110/230V digital (only available in high actuating force version and without failsafe - first digit=0)
4=24V digital (first digit=0, 1 or 5)

Example: FN.0.2=FlowCon FN actuator 24V modulating, high actuating force without failsafe function.

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VALVE FUNCTION

The valve functions are adjusted with the DIP switches under the connection cover.

FlowCon FN.0.2
6
Switch #1: Auto cycle ON/OFF 5
If the plant specifications permit it, the auto cycle can be activated during commissioning.
Auto cycle prevents the valve from jamming when the valve is not moved for a longer period 4
of inactivity, e.g. for heating systems during the summer. 3
When the auto cycle is activated, the actuator will perform 50% stroke cycle if no stroke
movement has occurred during a 3-week period. 2
Factory setting = OFF.
1
Switch #2: Analog 2-10V DC / 0-10V DC
Setting control range by the continuous actuating signal 0-10V DC or 2-10V DC.
Factory setting = 0-10V DC.

Switch #3: Normally open / Normally closed

Setting actuating direction with 10V DC control signal to “valve open” or “valve closed” as well as the position
feedback.
Factory setting = Normally closed; 0V DC = valve closed.

Switch #4: Equal % control / Linear control

Setting of actuating control curve either equal percentage or linear control.
Factory setting = Linear control.

Switch #5: No function.

Switch #6: Electrical override

Setting override function to ON and the actuator will open valve fully. When set to OFF again, the actuator
will re-calibrate and thereafter go into normal operation mode.
Factory setting = OFF.

FlowCon FN.0.4
6
Switch #1: No function. 5

Switch #2: No function. 4

3
Switch #3: Normally open / Normally closed
Setting actuating direction to “valve open” or “valve closed”. 2
Factory setting = Normally closed; 0V DC = valve closed.
1
Switch #4: No function.

Switch #5: No function.

Switch #6: Electrical override

Setting override function to ON and the actuator will open valve fully. When set to OFF again, the actuator
will re-calibrate and thereafter go into normal operation mode.
Factory setting = OFF.

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VALVE FUNCTION (...continued)

FlowCon FN.1.2

Switch #1: Auto cycle ON/OFF

If the plant specifications permit it, the auto cycle can be activated during commissioning.
Auto cycle prevents the valve from jamming when the valve is not moved for a longer period 6
of inactivity, e.g. for heating systems during the summer. 5
When the auto cycle is activated, the actuator will perform 50% stroke cycle if no stroke
movement has occurred during a 3-week period. 4
Factory setting = OFF. 3
Switch #2: Analog 2-10V DC / 0-10V DC 2
Setting control range by the continuous actuating signal 0-10V DC or 2-10V DC.
1
Factory setting = 0-10V DC.

Switch #3: Normally open / Normally closed

Setting actuating direction with 10V DC control signal to “valve open” or “valve closed” as well as the position
feedback.
Factory setting = Normally closed; 0V DC = valve closed.

Switch #4: Equal % control / Linear control

Setting of actuating control curve either equal percentage or linear control.
Factory setting = Linear control.

Switch #5: Failsafe Open/Close

Setting actuator direction at power failure to “valve open” or “valve closed”.
Factory setting = close.

Switch #6: Electrical override

Setting override function to ON and the actuator will open valve fully. When set to OFF again, the actuator
will re-calibrate and thereafter go into normal operation mode.
Factory setting = OFF.

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WIRING INSTRUCTION

FlowCon FN (analog)
FN.0.2 / FN.1.2 Actuator FN.5.2 / FN.6.2 Actuator
0(2)-10V modulating 0(2)-10V modulating

Yellow
Brown

Green

Green
White
Black
Grey
Blue

Red
Input signal Feedback signal Feedback signal
0(2)-10V DC 0(2)-10V DC Input signal 0(2)-10V DC
<0.5mA 0(2)-10V DC
Power 24V AC/DC Power 24V AC/DC

Ground/common Ground/common
Signal ground

FlowCon FN (digital)
FN.0.3 Actuator FN.0.3 Actuator
2-Position, Normally Closed 2-Position, Normally Open
White

White
Black

Black
Red

Red
Close Open Open Close

Power 110/230V AC Power 110/230V AC

Ground/common Ground/common

FN.0.3 Actuator FN.0.3 Actuator

3-Point Floating, Normally Closed 3-Point Floating, Normally Open
White

White
Black

Black
Red

Red

Stop Stop
Close Open Open Close

Power 110/230V AC Power 110/230V AC

Ground/common Ground/common

FN.0.4 Actuator FN.0.4 Actuator

2-Position, Normally Closed 3-Point Floating, Normally Closed
Brown

Brown
Grey

Grey
Blue

Blue

Stop
Close Open Close Open

Power 24V AC/DC Power 24V AC/DC

Ground/common Ground/common

FN.1.2 Actuator
2-Position, Normally Closed
Yellow
Brown

Green
Grey
Blue

Feedback signal
Close Open 0-10V DC

Power 24V AC/DC

Ground/common
Signal ground

FN.1.4 Actuator FN.1.4 Actuator

2-Position, Normally Closed 2-Position, Normally Open
Green

Green
White

White
Black

Black
Red

Red

Close Open Open Close

Power 24V AC/DC Power 24V AC/DC

Ground/common Ground/common

FN.1.4 Actuator FN.1.4 Actuator

3-Point Floating, Normally Closed 3-Point Floating, Normally Open
Green

Green
White

White
Black

Black
Red

Red

Stop Stop
Close Open Open Close

Power 24V AC/DC Power 24V AC/DC

Ground/common Ground/common

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WIRING INSTRUCTION (...continued)

FlowCon FN (digital)
FN.5.4 Actuator FN.5.4 Actuator
2-Position, Normally Closed 2-Position, Normally Open
White

White
Black

Black
Red

Red
Close Open Open Close

Power 24V AC/DC Power 24V AC/DC

Ground/common Ground/common

FN.5.4 Actuator FN.5.4 Actuator

FN.0.4 / 5.4 Actuator FN.0.4 / 5.4 Actuator
3-Point-Floating, Normally Closed 3-Point-Floating,
2-position, NO Normally Open
White

White
Black

Black
Red

Red
Stop Stop
Close Open Open Close

Power 24V AC/DC Power 24V AC/DC

Ground/common Ground/common

3-point-floating, NC 3-point-floating, NC

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