Automax Valve Automation Systems Installation, Operation and Maintenance Instructions

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APEX 5000 Limit Switch Options

Introduction:
The Apex 5000 Modular Positioning System (AMPS) has three options for internal limit switches: Each of these options is easily installed and adjusted in the field with no housing modification required. TYPE K (2) SPDT Mechanical Switches 10 Amp 125 Vac 1/2 Amp 125 Fdc (Form C) TYPE M (2) SPST Proximity Switches .41 Amp 125 Vac 1/2 Amp 100 Vdc Max. contact 50 Watts Resistive (Form A) TYPE N (2) SPDT Proximity Switches 1/4 Amp 125 Vac 1/4 Amp 24 Vdc Max. Contact 3 Watts Resistive (Form C) Switches are mounted and prewired (soldered) to printed circuit boards. The boards include a unpluggable terminal block for easy field connection. Switches are tripped by quick set cams mounted on a special positioner shaft. Factory installed units are complete with top switch set to trip at full clockwise position. Field installation kits include (1) switch card, (1) positioner shaft (complete with quick set cams), (2) replacement snap rings, and (2) switch card mounting screws. 6. Push span arm out of the way and install shaft in positioner. Make sure cam and shaft flats are properly aligned (see Mounting and Cam Installation in Positioner IOM B00062). 7. Install (1) snap ring in bottom shaft groove to secure shaft in positioner. 8. Place switch card in positioner, align holes and loosely fasten with (2) screws. Holes are slightly oversized to allow for proper spacing between switch and quick set cams. 9. Push (or pull) on quick set cams and rotate (or rotate shaft) to check for switch tripping. Then tighten mounting screws. 10. Replace positioner on actuator. Note: Changing shaft may affect positioner calibration. Check and recalibrate positioner if necessary. 11. Calibrate limit switches by varying positioner input to provide desired switch trip position. Push (or pull) on appropriate quick set cam and rotate until switch trips or untrips as desired (use an ohmmeter or other continuity checking device). 12. Remove conduit plug (use 3/8" Allen wrench) and make electrical connections following applicable electrical code requirements. The circuit board indicates the normally open, normally closed and common terminals for each switch. 13. Replace cover.

Special Requirements for Applications Involving Weather or Periodic Hose-down:

The Apex 5000 positioner requires unrestricted exhaust. A breather is provided in the housing bottom. If the positioner is mounted such that rain or hose-down fluid might get inside through the breather, special preparation is necessary. Water or other fluid ingression may short out limit switches. Two options are available: 1. Plug breather port (using a 3/8" NPT pipe plug) and allow the positioner to exhaust out through electrical conduit. This requires that no conduit seals be used and that the user provide means for exhaust air to escape conduit. 2. Pipe a suitable breather line to the breather port. Avoid the use of loops or other configurations that might trap fluid or otherwise restrict exhaust flow and affect positioner performance. Use a simple vertical line six to twelve inches long with output towards the ground (see Figure 1).
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Installation:
Caution: Be sure supply air pressure is removed and no pressure exists in actuator before installation. 1. Remove positioner from actuator (it is not necessary to remove air lines) and remove cover. 2. Remove positioner shaft snap ring on outside of housing. 3. Push span arm away from shaft to remove pressure on cam. Holding cam, remove cam/shaft assembly. 4. Install (1) snap ring on limit switch shaft in groove closest to quick set cams. 5. Apply a light coat of lubricant (Lubriplate MAG-1 grease or equivalent) to shaft between grooves.
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Automax Valve Automation Systems Installation, Operation and Maintenance Instructions

6-1/2"

3/8" TUBING MIN.

Figure 1 Breather Piping

Operation and Maintenance:

Limit switches are simple and require no maintenance. However, it is suggested that periodic checks be made for proper operation. There are no field-serviceable parts associated with the limit switch options.

Ordering Information:
The following is a list of replacement kit part numbers, as well as individual shaft assemblies and switch cards: Switch Type Switch Kit* Shaft Assembly* Switch Card Type K KMSAK SPSAK XA0102K Type M KMSAM SPSAM XA0102M Type N KMSAN SPSAM XA0104

*Note: The A in the fourth digit represents a standard linear positioner cam. Other positioner cams are available (B = 30,45,60,90 degree linear, C = characterized, D = 60 degree butterfly valve cam). Refer to the Apex 5000 sales bulletin or consult factory for more information.

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