ACT2000 All-Electric Actuators

all-electric actuators

ACT2000

All-Electric Actuators

PECC developed its all-electric actuators to replace old pneumatic or hydraulic technologies.

The ACT2000 is designed for high-temperature, hazardous environments. These all-in-one, self- contained actuators employ patented design features including an explosion-proof, on-board electronic controller. PECC actuators also possess the flexibility to be aligned in any position for valve actuators, guide vanes, bleed and steam valves.

PECC’s ACT2000 eliminates the need for pumps and tubing normally associated with hydro- mechanical designs, which also reduces the high costs of installation and maintenance. Features like these make the ACT2000 attractive to a variety of turbine applications.

The customized digital motor control system is small enough to be housed on-board within the assembly, providing precise movement through a compact, highly-reliable brushless DC motor and ball screw drive mechanism. An on-board resolver provides position feedback.

The actuator is programmable to develop up to 1000 lbf and can travel up to 10 inches per second. It is also capable of achieving extremely tight positioning accuracy–better than ±1% of full stroke. With its unique software, the ACT2000 can be programmed for linear or non-linear stroke curves.

An internal health monitoring system provides fault and over-temperature information to the operator. Real-time motor current, voltage and temperature can be monitored using RS232C or optional, isolated RS485 serial interfaces. PECC’s all-electric actuators are available in two and six-inch stroke configurations.

U.S. Patent No. 6,392,322





Technical Specifications

Electrical Characteristics

Input Voltage 120 VDC
Continuous current 300 mA typical /3A max
Peak current 15A
Discrete Command  
Input voltage 0 to 32 VDC
Discrete output voltage 0 to 32 VDC
Analog command input 4 to 20mA
Position feedback analog 4 to 20mA
Motor current feedback 4 to 20mA
Temperature limits -40°F (-40°C) to +200°F (93°C) ambient
Serial interface RS232 or optional RS485
Weatherproof CSA Type 3
Certifications CSA (Canada and U.S.) Class I,Div. 1,
Group B,C,D; T4,CENELEC EExd IIB + H2;
T4,European ATEX Directive II 2G
Weatherproof CSA Type 3 and IP65
Maximum velocity 10 in./sec.
Maximum continuous force 500 lbf
Maximum peak force 1000 lbf
Maximum stroke 5.9 inches
Accuracy ±1% full stroke
Vibration Mil-Std-810E,Category 4
EMI European EMC directive compliant
Materials Anodized 6061-T6 Aluminum housings
Electrical interface 90-inch,potted 500 VAC dielectric, conduit connection
Weight 35 lbs.

Additional Design Features

Health monitoring
Fully-programmable stroke curve
Anti-rotation extension rod
On-board controller
Non-wearing,brushless DC motor and resolver
Long-life,precision-ground ball screw
No external lubrication required
Reverse voltage protection
Direct-drive,no gears
Real-time feedback

U.S. Patent No. 6,392,322

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