Flowserve AS-I Bus Card for BUSwitch User Manual

Introduction, Principles of operation, Printed circuit board specifications

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Automax Valve Automation Systems

Installation, Operation and Maintenance Instructions

Introduction

Flowserve’s BUSwitch™ uses the AS-I Bus

communication protocol to operate pneumatic valve
actuators and monitor/report their position. The AS-I
card may be provided in Flowserve’s Aviator
enclosure with integrated solenoid valve or in our
UltraSwitch™ enclosures for use with external
solenoid valves.

Principles of Operation

BUSwitch™ utilizes two discrete outputs to energize
solenoid valves, which operate rotary pneumatic
actuators. For spring return and double acting
applications with a desired fail position (open or
closed). Output one (1) is used to operate a single
pilot. For applications requiring fail in last position,
both output one (1) and output two (2) are used with
a “dual coil” pilot configuration.

Actuator position is sensed with two limit switches.
BUSwitch™ communicates the state of these limits
into the master as input one (1) and input two (2)

A 2-wire cable using the AS-I (166 kb/s) protocol
provides communication and power to the AS-I
Communication Board. This card operates from
29.5 to 31.6 VDC.

Printed Circuit Board Specifications

Power requirements

XA0244

Communications Card

29.5 to 31.6 VDC

Temperature

Operational

-55 °F to +185 °F

(-48 °C to +85 °C)

Storage

-55 °F to +250 °F

(-48 °C to +120 °C)

AS-I Bus Information

ID Code (describes device behavior)

ID 0001

Binary

This code is specific to

Flowserve’s AS-I board and is

stored in non-volatile memory

I/O Code (describes type of I/O
implemented)

Type

OUT OUT IN IN

I\D 1011

Binary

This code is also stored in non-
volatile memory.

Start-up Guide

1. Following the instructions in “Mechanical

Installation,” install the BUSwitch™ onto a
pneumatic actuator and turn supply air on.

2.

Following the instructions in “Electrical
connections,” connect AS-I bus.

3. Bring up control software used for AS-I

implementation.

4. Turn power onto AS-I bus.

5. Using output 1 value parameter (and output 2 for

dual coil mode), stroke the valve (Discrete 0 =
de-energized; Discrete 1 = energized) and set
limit switches, referring to “Adjustment of Switch
Cams” section. Circuit board mounted LED’s
light when switches are tripped.

6.

This is the minimum configuration to operate the
actuator and read valve position

Mechanical Installation

Installation is best performed with Flowserve
NAMUR mounting kits. These kits allow direct
mounting of the BUSwitch™ shaft to the actuator
pinion without a coupler. The NAMUR mounting kits
will work with any actuator conforming to the
instructions, NAMUR standard for accessory
mounting hole locations and pinion dimensions.

Simply attach the bracket to actuator and
BUSwitch™ to the bracket with the included
fasteners. The BUSwitch™ shaft features an
integral alignment pin that engages the tapped
pinion hole. Flowserve also offers a full line of non-
NAMUR mounting kits.

Spool and Tubing Configuration

1. For external solenoid valves, refer to solenoid

valve operating instructions for piping and tubing
configuration. For integrated solenoid valve, a
four-way spool valve is provided. Plug port #2
for 3-way applications (Figure 1). Make sure the
plug is properly configured before installing
tubing.

2. Make sure all air pressure is removed before

installing tubing.

3. Attach tubing according to solenoid valve

manufacturer’s instructions. For integrated
solenoid valve configuration, refer to Figure 1 for

AS-I Bus Card for BUSwitch and UltraSwitch Enclosures

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