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START-UP
STARTUP
NOTE: All Beck actuators are shipped from the
factory ready for installation. Each actuator
is set up and calibrated to the customer’s
specifications that were written into the
equipment order. Electrical adjustments are
generally not required before placing the
actuator in operation.
STARTUP CHECKLIST
The following list provides some basic checks
that should be performed before placing your
actuator into operation. These steps should be
performed prior to linkage installation. If your
linkage is installed, it is recommended that you
unfasten the rod end connection from the actuator
crank pin prior to taking the steps on this list.
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Inspect the mounting method and the hold-
down bolts. Be sure the actuator is securely
fastened to its mounting base.
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For increased personal safety on the first start-
up, place the Handswitch in a STOP position.
Make certain no movement of the output shaft
and linkage can cause personal injury.
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Confirm the actuator is receiving the
appropriate operating voltage as shown on
the nameplate.
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Check the DCM-2 Power LED. It should be
pulsing (Dim/Bright) to indicate the board is
active.
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Using the Handswitch, confirm the actuator
moves fully to both the CW and CCW ends
of travel.
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Confirm the actuator has a 4-20 mA Demand
signal on terminals 14 and 15. You can check
for 1-5 VDC across terminals 14 and 15 as
an alternate means of verifying the Demand
signal.
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Place the Handswitch in AUTO and vary your
control signal from 0% to 100%.
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Check for any of the status alarm LED’s on
the DCM-2 local interface panel. If any are
lit refer to the troubleshooting section of this
manual for corrective action.
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Verify that the output shaft is moving to the
desired 0% position with a 0% Demand signal
and moving to the 100% position with a 100%
Demand signal. If they are reversed, see the
calibration section of this manual for directions
on how to change the direction of output shaft
rotation.
