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CONTROLLI S.p.A.

16010 SANT’OLCESE Genova - Italy
Tel.: +39 01073061 

Fax: +39 0107306870/871

E-mail: [email protected]  Web: www.controlli.eu

Globe Valves Actuators

MVE

APPLICATION AND USE

The New MVE is a 

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 exible electro-mechanical actuator for the 

control of two and three way globe valves in:

• Heating and Cooling systems
• Air handling units
• District Heating plants
• Industrial Temperature Control systems.

The MVE can be controlled either by a proportional (modula-
ting) signal or by an increase/decrease (Floating) signal.

It is easy to mount and connect the actuator. Direct mounting 
is possible to any CONTROLLI 

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 anged valve.  Linkage kits are 

available for CONTROLLI threaded valves as well as for valves 
of other manufacturers.

The Actuator has a 

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 ne resolution (500 steps on the full stroke 

range) for exacting 

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 uid control and it is able to self-calibrate 

on a different stroke without the need of any user action (this 
function is dip-switch selectable on the 

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The MVE has intelligent behavior and alarm functionality in 
case of unexpected operation, feedback of alarms to the user is 
provided by LEDs (Green and Red) on the control board.

OPERATION

The Actuator translates the control signal (modulating or 3 point 

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 oating) from the controller into a valve position.  A modern bru-

shless DC motor in the actuator drive a gear train and a worm 
gear – screw jack mechanism convert the motor revolutions 
into accurate and repeatable linear movements.

Control Signal
The MVE can be controlled by one of 2 main control types.
• 3 point 

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 oating ;

• Modulating (or proportional) signal with 

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 led selectable range 

(e.g. 0..10Vdc, 2..10Vdc, 0..5/5..10Vdc and 4-20mA).

Manual Operation
There is a manual operation handle on the Actuator.  When it is 
lowered, the power supply to the motor power stage circuitry is 
cut and the motor stops.  The actuator can be operated manual-
ly and the valve positioned accordingly. The manual operation 
level latches in position until it is raised again and power returns 
to the board and motor.  When the manual override is engaged 
the green and the red LED are ON.
Manual operation lever can also be used as sort of re-set fun-
ction after any dipswitch setting or alarm function occurrence. 
The actuator is supplied with the manual operator lowered.

Position Feedback
The MVE utilizes a 2-10V position feedback, where 2V indica-
tes a closed valve with a fully retracted actuator.

Calibration
The MVE has both Auto and Manual Stroke Calibration, Sw.7. 
In factory delivery the auto stroke calibration is enabled – ma-
nual calibration is not necessary unless maintenance is requi-
red on the valve or certain alarm functions are desired.

End Point Auxiliary Switches (with accessory DMVE)
End point switches change over when the valve is fully open 
or closed. End point switches can be utilized to indicate val-
ve stroke end positions and for relay control of additional plant 
equipment.  End point switches will also allow the actuators to 
be controlled in sequence, thus providing a high system turn 
down ratio of the plant.  The auxiliary switch position according 
to the valve position is shown in the picture below.

Diagnostic
The actuator is provided with a self diagnostic algorithm able to 
detect faulty conditions:
• stroke out of range 5-60 mm;
• unexpected stall condition (e.g. valve stuck);
• missing expected stall condition(e.g. link loose);
• voltage supply out of range. 

These faulty conditions are signaled via the Green and Red 
LED on the PCBA blinking accordingly (see Diagnostic – Alarm 
Function Table).

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Model

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Power 

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Description

MVE506 

600

24 Vac/Vdc long yoke, modulating/

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 oating control

MVE510 

1000

24 Vac/Vdc long yoke, modulating/

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 oating control

MVE515

1500

24 Vac/Vdc long yoke, modulating/

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 oating control

MVE506S 

600

24 Vac/Vdc short yoke, modulating/

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 oating control

MVE510S  1000

24 Vac/Vdc short yoke, modulating/

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 oating control

MVE515S

1500

24 Vac/Vdc short yoke, modulating/

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 oating control

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