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Issue RM / XRM series Light Duty Rotary Actuator installed on MB Valve Body requires removal / replacement. Environment RM RM3601 XRM XRM3201 Light Duty Rotary Actuator MB Valve Body Cause RM / XRM series Light Duty Rotary Actuator installed on MB Valve Body requires removal / replacement. Resolution RM / XRM series Light Duty Actuator removal / replacement may be achieved as follows :- Removal :- 1. Beware! RM Actuator is connected to a Mains Voltage power supply. XRM Actuator is connected to a 24 Volt power supply. 2. Isolate Actuator power supply. 3. Locate Terminal Chamber - This may be found on top of the Actuator. 4. Remove Terminal Chamber Cover. 5. Locate Locking Plate Tab – This may be found inside the Terminal Chamber on the face nearest the Window housing the 0-10 Position Indicator Wheel. 6. Pull Locking Plate Tab up to disengage the Actuator from the Valve Body. 7. Separate Tongue of Actuator from Groove in Valve Body Spindle. 8. Actuator may now be removed by joggling Keyhole Slots in Actuator Base plate over Allen Bolts protruding from MB Valve Body. N.B. It is not necessary to remove the Allen Bolts from the MB Valve Body in order to remove the Actuator. Replacement :- 1. Joggle Keyhole Slots in Actuator Base plate over Allen Bolts protruding from MB Valve Body. 2. Insert Tongue of Actuator in Groove of Valve Body Spindle 3. Push Locking Plate Tab down to lock the Actuator to the Valve Body 4. Replace Terminal Chamber Cover securely. 5. Restore power supply. Details of the RM and XRM Actuators may be viewed here.

Issue Satchwell MJF 3-Port Flanged Valve Body requires replacement. Environment Satchwell 3-Port Plug and Seat Flanged Valve Body MJF3426 MJF 3426 MJF3427 MJF 3427 MJF3476 MJF 3476 MJF3526 MJF 3526 MJF3576 MJF 3576 MJF3626 MJF 3626 MJF3676 MJF 3676 Cause Obsolescence of Satchwell MJF 3-Port Flanged Valve Body Resolution Replace Satchwell MJF 3-Port Flanged Valve Body with S-E V311 3-Port Flanged Valve Body of appropriate size N.B. Existing Satchwell Actuator installed on MJF 3-Port Flanged Valve Body may be retained for installation on replacement S-E 3-Port Flanged Valve Body. In such instances a S-E L8TV Linkage Kit will additionally be required. Alternatively an Actuator from the S-E range of Actuators may be installed on the V311 3-Port Flanged Valve Body, in which case no additional Linkage Kit will be required. IMPORTANT NOTE It should also be noted that the face to face dimension of the S-E V311 3-Port Flanged Valve Body differs to that of the Satchwell MJF 3-Port Flanged Valve Body Similarly, the centre line to bottom of third port dimension of the S-E V311 3-Port Flanged Valve Body differs to that of the Satchwell MJF 3-Port Flanged Valve Body As a result alterations to the pipework connected to the MJF 3-Port Flanged Valve Body will be required. Details of the Satchwell MJF 3-Port Flanged Valve Body may be viewed here. Details of the S-E V311 3-Port Flanged Valve Body may be viewed here. Details of the S-E L8TV Linkage Kit may be viewed here.

Issue Wiring a MD10B-24 / MD20B-24 actuator to a Climatronic CXT / CXR / CSC Actuator Environment MD10B-24 MD20B-24 Actuator Climatronic CXT CXR CSC Cause The Climatronic controller switches the O volt side of the 24 volt supply, but the actuators shows that it requires 24 volts to open and close. Resolution The Satchwell range of Climatronic controllers have always switched the 0 volt side of the 24 volt supply to control the actuator position. CXT Controller - Terminals 13 and 14 provide 0 volts to close or open the actuator. A permanent 24 volts is provided by terminal 37. For the complete datasheet, please click HERE. CXR Controller - Terminals 23 and 24 provide 0 volts to close or open the actuator. A permanent 24 volts is provided by terminal 37. For the complete datasheet, please click HERE. CSC Controller - Terminals 33 and 32 provide 0 volts to close or open the actuator. A permanent 24 volts is provided by terminal 37. For the complete datasheet, please click HERE. The MD10B-24 / MD20B-24 datasheet shows the wiring as follows; For the complete MD10B datasheet, please click HERE. For the complete MD20B datasheet, please click HERE. The above actuator wiring shows a 0 volt connection to the common connection (1) and a switched 24 volt connection (2 or 3). To connect the MD10B-24 / MD20B-24 actuator to any of the above controllers it will be necessary to connect the actuator as follows. Controller 24 volt (37) to connection wire (1). Controller Open signal (14, 24 and 32) to connection wire (2). Controller Close signal (13, 23 and 33) to connection wire (3). Please note that the actuator direction can be changed by repositioning the switch on the front of the actuator.

Issue What are the differences between the IAC 400 and the IAC 420 controllers? Product Line Field Devices, Other, Satchwell MicroNet, Satchwell Sigma Environment IAC 400 IAC 420 Cause The IAC 400 controller is obsolete and its replacement is the IAC420. Resolution Hardware differences; The IAC 400 has 3 Temperature, 2 Analogue and 1 Digital input, where as the IAC 420 has 6 Universal inputs. Communications differences; The IAC 400 controller uses terminal 3 to earth the communications cable screening, on the IAC 420 the screening must be connected to a good earth and not terminal 3. Tables and offsets; Because the IAC 420 has different inputs that tables and offsets are changed, please review IAC Controllers - Tables and Offsets. IAC 400 Wiring details. For the full data sheet please click HERE. IAC 420 Wiring details. For the full data sheet please click HERE.

Issue TAC 200 OTP User Guide TAC 239W DHW User Guide Environment TAC 200 OTP TAC200 OTP TAC239W TAC 239 W Cause Information required regarding the TAC200 OTP Optimiser/Compensator Controller. Information required regarding the TAC239 W DHW Controller. Resolution Download here the TAC200 OTP guide. Product Part Number: 200-1005-000 Download here the TAC239 W guide. Product Part Number: 239-1010-800

Issue The EGWW sensor is obsolete and needs to be replaced. Environment EGWW: EGWW 120 Cu 5122720000 EGWW 120 St 5122720010 STP100: 5123102010 5123104010 5123106010 5123108010 5123110010 5123112010 5123114010 Cause Obsolete sensor needs to be replaced. Resolution There is no direct replacement, as the old EGWW had 2 sensor elements and was designed to be used with controllers like TA 219WB (Data sheet here). Also, the EGWW was designed to be mounted directly into the pipe work using a well, and not using a pocket as with the STP100. If only one sensor element is required by the application, the STP100 series sensor is recommended. However, please note that the EGWW well was 120mm or 220mm (see data sheet here), while the STP100 sensor probe and pockets are available in 50, 100, 150, 200, 250, 300 and 400 mm lengths. For more information and details on the STP100 and its different configurations, please see data sheet here. If the 2 sensor configuration is required, you will have to install 2 parallel sensors.

Issue Replacing a DC3000 controller. Environment Drayton DC3000 Cause The DC3000 is now obsolete. Resolution The DC3000 controller is obsolete, and there is no direct replacement available. Our current range of discrete controllers cannot provide the same functionality as the DC3000, assuming that functionality has been used. To provide the same controller functionality a programmable controller such as the Micronet or Xenta ranges will be required To upload an overview of the Micronet range, please click HERE. The Xenta controller range is listed as part of the TAC Vista Product Catalogue which can be downloaded from Schneider Electric but a table of the controllers and their I/O are shown below.

Issue The documentation on The Exchange differs from the documentation included in the packaging. Neither document shows the full capabilities or wiring options of the transmitter. Environment STO300 Cause The supplier recently changed the PCB and as a result, all of the 300 model plantroom type sensors now offer dual outputs (current and voltage). Since the part number designation is for current only the documentation included in the packaging only shows this configuration. To further complicate matters the specification and installation materials on The Exchange have not been updated to reflect the changes at this time Resolution The installation instructions included in the product packaging should always be referred to when installing these transmitters. The latest installation instructions can be downloaded here. If the new 0-10VDC output feature is required please follow the diagram below for wiring and DIP switch configuration.

Issue Using Schneider Electric actuators with competitors' globe valves Product Line Field Devices Environment Schneider Electric actuators (Americas field devices) 3rd party globe valves Cause To replace 3rd party / competitor valve actuators with Schneider Electric valve actuators, a linkage / adapter may be required to install the Schneider Electric actuator onto the 3rd party / competitor valve. Resolution Refer to the AV-800 Series Competitive Globe Valve Adapters Selection Guide for a list of adapter kits, recommended Schneider Electric actuators and supported 3rd party / competitors' globe valves (Johnson Controls, Siemens, Honeywell). The Selection Guide can also be downloaded from the Publication Zone with iPortal. If you do not have access to the iPortal, use the guest access credentials. Once you have logged on, go to 'Links' > 'Publication Zone'. Installation instructions showing assembly drawings can be downloaded here.

Issue Is there any way to get calibration certificates for the Kamstrup meters and auxiliary equipment associated to the meters? Environment Kamstrup Heat meters cool meters flow meters Cause To fulfill the requirements of some standards, calibration certificates on the equipment may be required. Resolution All new meters are delivered with approval and initial verification according to the standard for heat meters EN1434, and the European Measuring Instrument Directive MID. This warrants that each meter is within the Class and MPE stated by the standard. Kamstrup can provide certified calibration results for individual meters upon request. Please order these certificates through your regular Orders channels, and please confirm the meters/sensors serial number by filling in the Order form that can be downloaded here. Temperature sensors, calculator and flow part has each their own certificate, and can be replaced individually if broken or damaged. Please make sure to state serial number for each part when requesting the certificate(s).

Issue Replacement an AF24-S Actuator? Environment AF24-S Damper Cause Customer requires a replacement actuator for a AF24-S. Resolution The AF24-S is a 24v power open, spring return damper actuator, it has a torque of 15 Newtons. To view the data sheet, please click HERE. The replacement actuator range is the MD10SR/MD20SR ranges. The MD10SR damper actuators have a torque of 10 Newtons (dampers up to 2m2) and are available in the models shown below. To view the full data sheet, please click HERE. The MD20SR damper actuators have a torque of 20 Newtons (dampers up to 4m2) and are available in the models shown below. To view the full data sheet, please click HERE. In the specific case of the AF24-S the replacement would be the MD20SR-T or -TS if auxiliary switches are required.

Issue IAC Touchscreen passwords. Environment IAC Touchscreen 600 IAC600 Cause Customer did not know the passwords. Resolution The password that will allow you to read point values via the Touchscreen is 1234. The password that will allow you to make changes to point values via the Touchscreen is 4321. There is also a maintenance password available, but unless the operator knows the Touchscreen operation well, this should not be used. Please refer to Product Support Services if this password is required. To view the Touchscreen User Guide, please click HERE.

Issue LonWorks Zone Controller SE7200F5545E Environment Site requiring information or literature regarding this zone controller Cause Cannot find information on: Part Number: SE7200F5545E Part Name: ZNCTRL LONWORKS 2X0-10V PIR Part Short Description: LonWorks Zone Controller :2 Analog 0-10V Outputs, PIR Cover Installed. Part Long Description: LonWorks Zone Controller:2 Analog 0-10V Outputs with PIR Cover Installed Resolution Please find the following guides: SE7000 Series Room Controller Brochure SE7200 Series Room Controller Data Sheet SE7200 Room Controller with Integrated PIR Motion Sensor Data Sheet PIR Ready SE7200 Series Installation Guide SE7200 and SE7300 Series LonWorks Integration Manual

Issue General configuration for these controllers. Environment Drayton DC1100 Satchwell DC1400 Cause Access to the documentation unavailable and uncertain of the correct configuration. Resolution The available controller configurations are all shown in the controller data sheets, please select the required data sheet below. To review the Drayton DC1100 general data sheet, please click HERE. To review the Drayton DC1100 "A" data sheet, please click HERE. To review the Satchwell DC1400 general data sheet, please click HERE. To review the Satchwell DC1400 "A" data sheet, please click HERE. For a general overview of the DC1100/DC1400, please click HERE.

Issue What does that controller/device look like Product Line Andover Continuum, EcoStruxure Building Expert, EcoStruxure Building Operation, Field Devices, Satchwell MicroNet, Satchwell Sigma, TAC IA Series, TAC INET, TAC Vista Environment Site with TAC or Schneider Electric Controller(s) Cause Questions concerning what a controller looks like, or if there are no labels on the controller which help identify. Are photographs or drawings available? (This is an article in progress. Have one that is not listed? Please help by taking a good picture(s) and including or send to Product Support) Resolution I/NET: 7728 7728 Left side 7728 Right side 7790 7790 side 7790 older model 7790 older model side 7798C Top 7716 7920 7920 side MR-AHU MR-AHU left side MR-AHU right side P8UI8DO Expansion board SCU1284 SCU1284 side Continuum: ACX5720 ACX5720 Open CX9702 b4920 b4920 Open BCX1 BCX1 open i2-600 Series i2.600 Series Open i2_850 i2_850_Open i2_887_L_115 i2_920 i2_920_open CX9400 with three 32s and two 16s in 8 card rack CX9400 CPU front CAD Drawings for the Continuum controllers are also available on The Exchange Download Center: Link Here.

Issue Where can additional information on the SPW100 series differential pressure switches be found. Environment SPW100, SPW102, SPW104,SPW106, SPW108, SPW110, SPW114 Cause Only the Schneider Electric datasheet and CE declaration are posted on the Extranet, no installation documents are available. Resolution Attached are the OEM suppliers datasheet and installation guide along with the Schneider Electric documents. Download here.

Issue Documentation for KLR-E AC Room Controllers / Thermostats Environment AC Room Controllers Thermostats Cause Documentation for KLR-E type thermostats. Resolution KLR-E Thermostats are manufactured by EBERLE (Invensys) and available from Schneider Electric in Europe. Click here to download KLR-E documentation in French Click here to download KLR-E documentation in English/German

Issue SCD100 is obsolete and needs to be replaced. Product Line Field Devices Environment SCD100: 004630100 004630110 SCD110: 5152300000 5152302000 (SCD110-D) 5152304000 (SCD110-D-H) 5152306000 (SCD110-H) Cause Replacing obsolete sensor SCD100 with new range of sensors SCD110. Resolution The range of SCD110 sensors are replacing the old and obsolete SCD100 sensors. For a complete overview and for more technical details, please see the SCD data sheet.

Issue Cannot order the VZ*9 valves, its no longer available. Environment VZ*9 VZ*19E VZ*19* VZ*19C MZ20 Cause A new line of VZ valves is now available. Resolution The old VZ series valves have been replaced with a new. The old (VZ*9) is replaced by the VZ*19* (Either to VZ*19E (Flat face) or VZ*19C (Compression). The MZ20 actuator range can still be used with the new valve range. For more information and details, please see the related data sheets. VZ*9 Valves, MZ20A Actuators and MZ20B Actuators.

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