BM Series Actuators

Specification and Installation Instructions

Features: BM000
• Mounts easy on round & square shaft (with option –8) BM020
• External clutch for manual adjustments BM060
• Maintenance free BM080
• Position indicator
BM000F
BM020F
• Control signal fully programmable
BM060F
• The fastest actuator of the world (model BM_ _ _FF)
BM080F
• Fail safe by Enerdrive System1 (on model 060 & 080) BM000FF
• Auxiliary switches (on model 020 & 080) BM020FF
BM060FF
BM080FF

BM000FF

BM060FF

BM020FF

BM080FF
BM000F

BM060F

BM020F

BM080F
BM000

BM060

BM020

BM080
Technical
Data

Fail safe1 No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes

Power 6 15VA 15 24VA 15 24VA 6 15VA 15 24VA 15 24VA
consumption VA Peak,6VA VA Peak,15VA VA Peak,15VA VA Peak,6VA VA Peak,15VA VA Peak,15VA
50 in.lb. [5.6 Nm] 35 in.lb. [3.9 Nm] at 25 in.lb. [2.8 Nm] at 50 in.lb. [5.6 Nm] 35 in.lb. [3.9 Nm] at 25 in.lb. [2.8 Nm] at
Torque
at rated voltage rated voltage rated voltage at rated voltage rated voltage rated voltage
Running time 20 to 30 sec 3.5 to 4.5 sec 1.5 to 2.5 sec 20 to 30 sec 3.5 to 4.5 sec 1.5 to 2.5 sec
through 90º torque dependant torque dependant torque dependant torque dependant torque dependant torque dependant
Auxiliary
No Yes (2)
switches
IP22 equivalent to Nema type 2,
Ingress
IP54 equivalent to Nema type 3R if water tight inlet bushings IP22 equivalent to Nema type 2
protection
(not supplied NEP617) are installed
Feedback 4 to 20 mA or 2 to 10 Vdc adjustable
Power supply 22 to 26 Vac or 28 to 32 Vdc
Electrical
18 AWG [0.8 mm2] minimum
connection
Inlet bushing 2 inlet bushings: 13/16” [20.6mm]
Control signal Analog, Digital or Pulse with modulation (PWM) programmable (factory set with Analog control signal)
Angle of
0 to 90 degrees, mechanically adjustable (factory set with 90º stroke)
rotation
Direction of
Reversible, Clockwise (CW), or Counterclockwise (CCW) (factory set with CW direction)
rotation
Ambient
-22ºF to 122ºF [-30ºC to 50ºC]
temperature
Storage
-22ºF to 122ºF [-30ºC to 50ºC]
temperature
Relative
5 to 95 % non condensing.
Humidity
Weight 3 lbs. [1.4 kg]
Warning: Do not press the clutch when actuator is powered.

Dimensions
Dimension Inches (in) Metric (mm)
A 1.50 38.1
B 3.64 92.5
C 6.60 167.5
model 000 & 060 3.02 76.8
D
model 020 & 080 3.81 96.8

1
Enerdrive System U.S.A. Patent #5,278,454

BM-210802 1
 BM Series Actuators
Specification and Installation Instructions
Caution
We strongly recommend that all Neptronic® products be wired to a separate transformer and that transformer shall service only Neptronic® products. This precaution will
prevent interference with, and/or possible damage to incompatible equipment. When multiple actuators are wired on a single transformer, polarity must be observed. Long
wiring runs create voltage drop which may affect the actuator performance.

Mechanical Installation

1. Manually close the damper blades and position the

actuator at 0º or 90º.
2. Slide the actuator onto the shaft.
3. Tighten the nuts on the “U” bolt to the shaft with an 8mm
MOUNTING wrench to a torque of 60 in.lb. [6.7 Nm].
BRACKET 4. Slide the mounting bracket under the actuator. Ensure free
CLUTCH
movement of the slot at the base of the actuator. The
bracket pin must be placed in the mid distance of the slot.
5. Fix the bracket to the ductwork with #8 self-tapping screws.

Wiring Diagrams
Analog PWM
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5

FEEDBACK FEEDBACK
COMMON (-) COMMON (-)
4 to 20 mA 4 to 20 mA
SUPPLY (+) 2 to 10 Vdc SUPPLY (+) PWM CONTROL SIGNAL
For 4 to 20mA control signal, connect supplied 500 Ohm resistor between
pins 1 and 3.
For 2 to 10Vdc feedback signal, connect supplied 500 Ohm resistor
between pins 1 and 5.
3-wire/Digital 2 positions 4-wire/Digital 3 point floating
2.2K 2.2K

2.2K 2.2K

1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5

Common (-) Feedback Common (-) Feedback

4 to 20 mA 4 to 20 mA
Drive CW Drive CW
Drive CCW Drive CCW
24Vac (+) 24Vac (+)

Note: In Digital Mode, the actuator is sensitive to induced electrical voltages from external sources. To prevent interference, install a
2.2k Ohm, 0.5 W resistor (included) between pins 1 and 3 and another between pins 1 and 4 of TB1 as shown above.

Note: In any of the above wiring configurations, connect a supplied 500 Ohm resistor between pins 1 and 5 for a 2-10Vdc feedback
signal.

www.neptronic.com 2
 BM Series Actuators
Specification and Installation Instructions
PC Board
BM060 DIP Switch Settings
Rotation: CCW

Fail safe return at 90°

Potentiometer
PWM mode: 5-sec pulse
OFF
Other modes: see note*
ON ON

1 2 3 1 2 3

ON
Rotation: CW

Fail safe return at 0°

Terminal PWM mode: 25-sec pulse
LED Other modes: see note*

Reset ON
NOTE*: To use DIP switch #3 in other modes
button
1 2 3 (analog/digital), refer to Feedback Selection (CCW
Direction) on page 4.
1 2 3 4 5 Dip switch

Stroke Adjustment – No control signal change

1. Apply power and, wait for at least 10 seconds.
2. Press and release the reset button to start the auto-stroke process.
The LED should be illuminated.
a. First option:
The actuator will then travel in both directions to find its limits and position itself according to the demand.
The LED will extinguish, the process is complete.
b. Second option:
When the desired end position is reached, press and release the reset button. The actuator goes to the start
position. You can also press and release the reset button when it reaches the start position. Once this process is
complete, the LED extinguishes.

Programming – Change of control signal

a. Remove power and put all dip switches to "OFF" (Default).
b. Apply power and, within 10 seconds, press and release the reset button. The LED should be blinking.
c. Select the control signal with DIP switches:
DIP Switch Signal
Move DS #1 to ON and then OFF Digital, On/Off or 3 point floating
Move DS #2 to ON and then OFF PWM
Move DS #3 to ON and then OFF Analog (default)
d. If PWM mode is selected; when programming is done
- If DIP switch #3 is ON, PWM uses 5-second pulse
- If DIP switch #3 is OFF, PWM uses 25-second pulse
Stroke adjustment
see the stroke adjustment section above.

www.neptronic.com 3
 BM Series Actuators
Specification and Installation Instructions
Feedback selection (CCW direction)
To select the CCW direction, set DS #1 to ON, and if the actuator is in Analog or Digital mode, you can program the feedback signal
direction.

If switch No3 is "OFF": If switch No3 is "ON":

The feedback control is automatically reverse to 4 to 20 mA for 90 The feedback control is to 20 to 4 mA for 90 to 0 degrees.
to 0 degrees.

0º 90º 0º 90º
20 mA 4 mA 4 mA 20 mA

Zero and span calibration

This feature is applicable to analog control signal only.
1. Remove power and put all dip switches "OFF". (factory preset).
2. Apply power and within 10 seconds press and hold the reset button until the LED flashes once. When the LED flashes,
release the reset button, the LED remains illuminated and the zero and span calibration process starts. NOTE: Do not hold
the reset button for too long as it may cancel the process.
3. Apply new minimum voltage.
It can be any value between 0 to 7 Vdc, with an external 0 to 10 volt supply (ex: MEP).
4. Press and release the reset button to memorize the new minimum voltage. The LED flashes once and then remains
illuminated.
5. Apply new maximum voltage.
It can be any value between 3 to 10 Vdc; this value should be greater than the new minimum value.
6. Press and release the reset button to memorize the new maximum voltage. The LED flashes once and then turns off.
The Zero and span calibration process is complete.

Note: The voltage difference between the minimum voltage and high voltage settings must be at least 3V. If not, the actuator
will ignore the values entered and use the previous values. For example, a minimum voltage of 5V and a maximum
voltage of 7V represent a difference of 2V.

Note: To reset zero and span to 2 to 10 Vdc (factory value), re-select the analog control signal mode, see Programming.

www.neptronic.com 4