Issue
AVUE 5 Series Actuator does not actuate Control Valve correctly when installed in place of AVUE 2, 3 or 4 Series Actuator.
Product Line
Field Devices
Environment
AVUE 5304, AVUE5305, AVUE5354 and AVUE5355 Actuators installed on FEU, MEU, VEU Unit Control Valves.
AVUE 5304, AVUE5305, AVUE5354 and AVUE5355 Actuators installed on MZX, VZX Plant Control Valves.
Cause
AVUE 5 Series Actuators are available with stoke lengths of 9.5mm and 12.7mm
AVUE 5304 and AVUE 5354 Actuators provide a stroke length of 12.7mm
AVUE 5305 and AVUE 5355 Actuators provide a stroke length of 9.5mm
AVUE 2, 3 and 4 Series Actuators provided universal stroke compatibility.
Control Valves having either 9.5mm or 12.7mm stroke could be actuated.
Resolution
Select AVUE 5304 (Direct Acting) or AVUE 5354 (Reverse Acting) to actuate MZX or VZX Plant Control Valves.
Select AVUE 5305 (Direct Acting) or AVUE 5355 (Reverse Acting) to actuate FEU, MEU or VEU Unit Control Valves.
For further AVUE 5 Series Actuator information please refer to Data Sheet DS 3.002 11/06
The AVUE is no longer available, check the 2022 Valves & Actuators Catalog - EMEA & APAC for a replacement.
Note: The valve would need to be replaced to accommodate the replacement actuator.
