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Automation Components, Inc.

2305 Pleasant View Road  |  Middleton, WI 53562

Phone:

 1-888-967-5224  |  

Website:

 workaci.com

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FIGURE 1: 

DIMENSIONS

FIGURE 2: 

MOUNTING

INTERFACE SERIES

Installation & Operation Instructions

DRN4 - V2

Phone:

 1-888-967-5224

Website:

 workaci.com

GENERAL INFORMATION

The DRN4 is a resistive output motor actuator 
interface that accepts several types of DDC system 
signals. The DRN4 output is 0 to 135 ohms. The input 
signal types are field selectable by an 8-position DIP 
switch. The floating point input accepts two digital 
signals, one for increase and the other for decrease. 
The floating point full scale rate of change is 55 
seconds. Some triac input signals require an 
accessory. The DRN4 is supplied in an enclosure that 
can be directly mounted to a 1/2 inch knockout on 
the motor actuator. Color coded wire leads with 
spade connectors are provided for electrical 
connections. Some triac inputs require a Triac 
adapter kit.  Johnson Control triac input signal 
requires a 1,000 ohm 1/2 watt resistor and is included 
with all DRN4s.

MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS

Tools needed may include a Phillips screwdriver to 
remove actuator cover screws, 3 wire nuts for two 
signal and one common wire connections and a 
voltmeter for troubleshooting if necessary. Turn off 
power to the actuator and remove the actuator 
cover.  Remove a knock-out on the actuator near the 
actuator control terminals.  Open the access cover on 
the DRN4 and set the switches to the desired mode 
of operation.  Replace the switch access cover on the 
DRN4 and remove the outermost lock-nut from the 
DRN4 box connector fitting.  Feed the DRN4 wires 
through the actuator knock-out and the lock-nut.  
Tighten the lock-nut onto the DRN4 fitting.  Connect 
the DRN4 leads with spade connectors to the correct 
actuator terminals, the external control source and 
the power source. Wire nut any unused wire and 
replace the actuator cover.

WIRING INSTRUCTIONS

PRECAUTIONS
•     Remove power before wiring. Never connect 
or disconnect wiring with power applied.
•    When using a shielded cable, ground the 
shield only at the controller end. Grounding 
both ends can cause a ground loop. 
•   It is recommended you use an isolated 

3.80”

(96.47mm)

2.40” (60.91mm)

1.00”

(25.40mm)

FRONT

Right

Top

WIRING INSTRUCTIONS 

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UL-listed class 2 transformer when powering the unit with 24 VAC. Failure to wire the devices with 
the correct polarity when sharing transformers may result in damage to any device powered by 
the shared transformer.
•    If the 24 VDC or 24VAC power is shared with devices that have coils such as relays, solenoids, or 
other inductors,  each coil must have an MOV, DC/AC Transorb, Transient Voltage Suppressor (ACI 
Part: 142583), or diode placed across the coil or inductor. The cathode, or banded side of the DC 
Transorb or diode, connects to the positive side of the power supply. Without these snubbers, 
coils produce very large voltage spikes when de-energizing that can cause malfunction or 
destruction of electronic circuits.
•    All wiring must comply with all local and National Electric Codes.

DRN4 CONNECTED 

TO ACTUATOR USING 

1/2" LOCKNUTS

ACTUATOR

Summary of Contents for DRN4 - V2

Page 1: ...luded with all DRN4s MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS Tools needed may include a Phillips screwdriver to remove actuator cover screws 3 wire nuts for two signal and one common wire connections and a voltmeter for troubleshooting if necessary Turn off power to the actuator and remove the actuator cover Remove a knock out on the actuator near the actuator control terminals Open the access cover on the DRN4 and...

Page 2: ...ge Black Wiper Gray Red Blue White DRN4 Switched Common GND 24V AC Power GND 24V OPN CLS WIRING INSTRUCTIONS Continued UL listed class 2 transformer when powering the unit with 24VAC Failure to wire the devices with the correct polarity when sharing transformers may result in damage to any device powered by the shared transformer If the 24VDC or 24VAC power is shared with devices that have coils s...

Page 3: ...4 VAC Red Black Black White Controller Triac Output Order Triac Adapter Kit Separately FIGURE 5 SWITCH SETTINGS ON 2 1 3 4 5 7 6 0 5V ON 2 1 3 4 5 7 6 1 5V ON 2 1 3 4 5 7 6 0 10V ON 2 1 3 4 5 7 6 2 10V ON 2 1 3 4 5 7 6 0 20mA ON 2 1 3 4 5 7 6 4 20mA ON 2 1 3 4 5 7 6 Floating Point ON 2 1 3 4 5 7 6 Manual Override ON 2 1 3 4 5 7 6 0 023 6 SEC ON 2 1 3 4 5 7 6 STATUS MAN DRN4 Multiple DDC Signal Inp...

Page 4: ...e button simulates signal within the pulse range selected LED flashes only when PWM signal is being received FLOATING POINT Output will ramp up while button is pressed 55 seconds for a full scale and remain at point of release LED remains lit all the time Remove power to DRN4 to reset to zero TRIAC INPUT When using a triac input signal from an external controller a Triac Adapter Kit must be ordere...

Page 5: ... VDC VAC 0 to 135Ω 3 watts 32 steps Form C Relays 1A 30 VDC 125 VAC 100 000 operation 1A 10 000 000 operations Color coded 18 AWG wire leads with spade connectors Mounts directly to knockout on actuator housing 35 to 120 F 1 7 to 48 9 C 10 to 95 non condensing 20 to 150 F 28 9 to 65 5 C NON SPECIFIC INFORMATION Supply Voltage Supply Current Input Voltage Signal Range Impedance Input Current Signal...

Page 6: ...NOTES Page 6 Automation Components Inc 2305 Pleasant View Road Middleton WI 53562 Phone 1 888 967 5224 Website workaci com Version 5 0 I0000633 ...

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