User Guide
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M400A (VB), M800A (VB), M1500A (VB)
Schneider Electric Non-Spring Return
Forta Globe Valve
Actuators and Assemblies
General Instructions
APPLICABLE LITERATURE
Forta/VB-7xxx Selection Guide, F-27490•
Forta/VB-8xxx, VB-9xxx Selection Guide, F-27491•
AV-800 Series Linkage Adapters for Competitors Valves, F-27470•
AV-821 Linkage VB-7xxx, F-27701- U-Bolt Style Only•
AV-822 Linkage VB-8xxx, VB-9xxx, F-27702 U-Bolt Style Only•
APPLICATION
Forta M400A (VB) / M800A (VB) /M1500A (VB) series Non-Spring Re-
turn linear actuators are available in two styles, U-Bolt Mount style,
mounts to Schneider Electric globe valves with AV-821 linkage kits
for mounting to VB-7xxx valves or AV-822 for mounting to VB-8xxx,
or VB-9313-0-5-xx valves. Screw Mount style, screws directly to the
bonnet nut on VB-7xxx valves (no adapter required).
Applications include chilled or hot water and steam. Field select-
able input signals include reverse and direct acting, Floating or
Proportional 0-10, 2- 10 vdc or 4-20 ma with 500 ohm resistor
(supplied) plus proportional sequencing input signal ranges.
FEATURES
Two Mounting Styles, U-Bolt Mx00A or Screw Mx00A-VB •
Floating con guration controlled by a SPDT oating controllers•
Proportional con guration 0-10, 2-10 vdc or 4-20 mA with the •
addition of a 500 ohm resistor included
Direct/Reverse action switch selectable•
90 lbf (400N) linear force•
180 lbf (800N) linear force•
337 lbf (1500N) linear force•
24 Vac • or 24 Vdc Powered
Die-cast housing with plenum rated plastic cover for NEMA 2 •
(IP54 vertical mount only) applications
Manual override to allow positioning of valve•
Electronic valve sequencing and Electronic ow curve (equal •
percentage or Linear) selection.
Torque overload protection throughout stroke•
Easy “One Touch” input signal/stroke calibration•
Screw Mount Style Forta (Left) and U-Bolt Style Forta (Right)
SPECIFICATIONS
U-bolt Style M400A M400A-S2 M800A M800A-S2 M1500A M1500A-S2
Screw Mount Style M400A-VB M400A-S2-VB M800A-VB M800A-S2-VB M1500A-VB M1500A-S2-VB
AC Power
24 Vac +- 10% 50-60 Hz
DC Power
20 - 29 Vdc 20 W 20 - 29 Vdc 30 W
Running VA
6
15
24
Transformer Size VA
30
50
50
Floating Control
Yes
Proportional Control
0 to 10 Vdc, 2 to 10 Vdc or 4 to 20mA with 500 ohm resistor
Feedback
2 to 10 Vdc
Force
90 lbf (400 N)
180 lbf (800 N)
337 lbf (1500 N)