Valvcon™ ADC-Series continuous duty electric actuator

Universal, versatile, and dependable continuous duty performance

The Valvcon ADC-Series is a continuous-duty, and extremely versatile brushless DC electric actuator designed for quarter-turn valve and damper applications and is available in both NEMA 4/4X and NEMA 4/4X/7&9 configurations. Notable standard features include universal power and control, holding brake, heater, and CSA (C US) certification, CE compliance and ATEX approval (WX models without battery back-up).

Benefits

Long-term reliability

Low maintenance (battery replacement only on applicable models)

Low cost of ownership

Easy installation and configuration

Features

  • Universal power input; accepts 24VAC 50/60 Hz (1PH), 115/230VAC 50/60 Hz (1PH); 12/24VDC
  • Universal control; on/off or modulating from the same package
  • Loaded with standard features
  • Continuous duty cycle
  • Agency approvals are standard
  • Optional internal battery back-up power drives to “safe” position after loss of input power

Applicable industries

  • Upstream Oil and Gas
  • Food and beverage processing
  • Water/Wastewater
  • HVAC

Common use cases

  • Continuous duty applications
  • Applications that may evolve over time; can be re-configured
  • Low-power solar applications
  • Furnace burner control
  • Water reclamation
  • Plunger and gas lift at the wellhead
  • Steam injection
  • Separators
  • Power generation

Specifications

SERIES
ADC & LADC
TORQUE OUTPUT
17-68 Nm, 150-600 lb-in, 12-50 lb-ft, Series ADC
 
113-339 Nm, 1000-3000 lb-in, 83-250 lb-ft, Series LADC
DUTY CYCLE
100%, @ +40°C / +104°F
OPERATION
Reversing
ENCLOSURE*)
NEMA 4/4X or NEMA 4/4X/7&9
TEMPERATURE RANGE
-40°C to +66°C / -40°F to +150°F
 
ATEX Temperature range -20°C to +66°C / -4°F to +150°F
VOLTAGE
24VAC 50/60 Hz (1PH), 115VAC 50/60 Hz (1PH), 230VAC 50/60 Hz (1PH), 12VDC, 24VDC
 
*) CSA (C US) Certification and CE Compliance standard; NEMA 4/4X/7&9 models are Class I, Div. 1, Gr. C & D; Class II, Div.1, Gr. E, F & G; Class III; and also certified to ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU: Ex db IIB T6 Gb, IECEx CSA 14.0057X. Units with sealed lead acid battery are only rated to a maximum of +55°C / +130°F, are not CE compliant, and are not available with ATEX and IECEx certification. Units with lithium ion battery are CE compliant but are not available with ATEX and IECEx certification.
 

Downloads

ADC-series introduction video

This video introduces the ADC-series actuator, showcasing its extreme versatility, and all of the features and benefits it provides.

ADC-series set-up and calibration video

This video will walk you through the set-up and calibration of the ADC-series electric actuator, it will include wiring, mode selection, and detailed configuration instructions.