Electric multi-turn actuators

for the automation of valves

for inside containment
in nuclear power plants
SAI 6 SAI 100
SARI 6 SARI 100

Certificate Registration No.

12 100/104 4269

Product description

Table of contents
Electric actuators are among the
most important components of the
safety system of a nuclear power
plant. This means that the actuators
have to operate the valve correctly
under defined conditions and to
remain safely operable even under
DBE conditions.
AUMA is one of the leading electric
actuator manufacturers worldwide
and has been manufacturing electric
actuators for the use in nuclear
power plants for more than 25 years.
Actuators from that time are still in
use today which proves the operational reliability of these devices.
Apart from the multi-turn actuators
for
conventional
applications
(SA/SAR), AUMA has two multi-turn
actuator ranges SAN/SARN and
SAI/SARI that are qualified for the
use in nuclear power plants. The
SAI/SARI actuators are qualified for
Inside
Containment,
the
SAN/SARN actuators for Outside
Containment.
With this brochure AUMA offers a
complete overview of construction
and functionality of the SAI/SARI
actuator range. The SAN/SARN
actuators are described in a separate brochure.
For more detailed information refer
to the separate data sheets and price
lists.

Applications
Graded protection concept
Multi-turn actuators SAI 6 SAI 100, SARI 6 SARI 100
Summary of functions/equipment
Functions
Type designation
Open-close duty
Modulating duty
Comparison short-time and intermittent duty
Seating
Setting range tripping torque/
Torques for modulating duty
Overload protection against torque peaks
Hammer blow effect
Limit and torque switches
Mechanical position indicator (option)
Remote position transmitter (option)
DUO limit switching/
intermediate position switches (option)
Output speeds
Equipment
Motors
Design principle
Equipment
Bevel gear for handwheel operation
Combinations with part-turn GSI gearboxes
Combinations with LEN linear thrust unit
Interfaces
Electrical connection
Wiring diagrams
Valve attachment
Output drive types
Service conditions
Enclosure protection IP 68
Corrosion protection KI/Colour
Ambient temperatures/humidity
Lifetime according to IEEE 382
Other service conditions
Qualification
Qualification of the multi-turn actuators
according to IEEE 382-1978 (Draft)
Other information
EU Directives
Functional tests
Quality management
Operational reliability
Test certificate
Index
Further literature

Subject to change without notice.

The product features and technical data provided do not express or imply any warranty.

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Applications
AUMA multi-turn actuators of the
type ranges SAI and SARI are qualified for the use inside containment
and correspond to the 1E qualification according to IEEE 382. This corresponds to the violet section in the
illustration.
The actuators can be adapted to suit
the requirements of nearly all valve
applications.
This is achieved by:

Graded protection concept

In a compact, solid and DBE resistant housing in enclosure protection
IP 68, components are installed
which are themselves qualified for
DBE conditions. All outer housing
components are made of aluminium
free materials.

The robust design in combination

with high quality components
ensures the function during normal
operation and under DBE conditions. This includes for example suitable lubricants, insulation materials
and the hermetically sealed limit and
torque switches.

a large variety of versions. A suitable version is available for almost

any application
the combination possibilities with
AUMA valve gearboxes which are
also qualified for the use in nuclear power plants.

Inside Containment,
SAI 6 SAI 100/SARI 6 SARI 100
Outside Containment,
SAN 07.1 SAN 25.1/SARN 07.1 SARN 25.1 (separate brochure)

2010-12-06

Standard actuators,
SA 07.1 SA 48.1/SAR 07.1 SAR 30.1 (separate brochure)

Multi-turn actuators SAI 6 SAI 100, SARI 6 SARI 100

Multi-turn actuators SAI 6 SAI 100

SARI 6 SARI 100
Torques from 20 to 1 000 Nm
Output speeds from 4 to 180 rpm

with bevel gear for

handwheel operation

Definition for multi-turn actuators

according to EN ISO 5210
A multi-turn actuator is an actuator
which transmits to the valve a torque
for at least one full revolution. It is
capable of withstanding thrust.

Summary of functions/equipment
Equipment & functions

Standard
Option
Open-close duty

Seating
Limit seating
Torque seating

Overload protection against torque peaks

Limit and torque switches

Tandem limit switches

DUO limit switching (intermediate position switch)1)

Mechanical position indicator1)
Remote position transmitter
3-ph AC motor
Bevel gear for handwheel operation
Combinations with AUMA part-turn gearboxes
Combinations with AUMA linear thrust units2)
Manual operation

Description

SARI 6 - SARI 100 on page

Modulating duty

Hammer blow effect

Interfaces

SAI 6 - SAI 100

6, 7

AUMA plug/ socket connector

Valve attachment according to ISO 5210 / DIN 3210

Service
conditions

A, B, E, AF (DIN 3210)

Enclosure protection IP 68
Corrosion protection (decontaminable)
Temperature range (in normal operation)
Qualified according to IEEE 382-1978 (Draft)
EU Directives
Functional tests
Quality assurance

8, 11, 14
8, 11, 14
9, 11
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15
11
13
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16
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15

18, 19, 25
18, 19, 25
15, 20
20

Output drive types

A, B1, B2, B3, B4, AF (ISO 5210)

8, 14

18, 19, 25

Electrical connection
with terminals

20 C ...+ 80 C 20 C ...+ 60 C

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22
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24
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1) For the sizes SAI/SARI 6 and 12, the mechanical position indication and the DUO limit switching exclude each other.
2) Qualified for use outside containment

Functions
Type designation
The actuator version is defined by
the designation according to type
code.

SA

R for modulating version

Qualified for inside containment
Size, e.g. 6 (max. torque in daNm)
Flange size e.g. F10
Applicable for all versions
only if applicable to define a version

Open-close duty
Input
Actuators
for open-close duty

The valves are operated relatively

seldom, the time intervals can span
between a few minutes up to several
months.

Type of duty for multi-turn actuators for open-close duty (SAI)

AUMA multi-turn actuators SAI for
open-close duty are rated for
short-time duty S2 - 10 min. Description of types of duty on page 7.

trun max = 10 min

The usual valve positions in

open-close duty are the end positions OPEN and CLOSED. Upon
receiving an appropriate command
the actuator moves the valve to one
of the two end positions or, if necessary, to a pre-defined intermediate
position.

Valve position

Valve

trun

Typical operation process in OPEN-CLOSE duty

Functions
Modulating duty
The controlled variable in a modulating application is affected by many
influences. A change of the reference input signal, pressure fluctuation in the pipeline and temperature
variations influence the process in
such a way that a frequent adjustment of the MOV is required. For
sensitive modulating applications
the starts may be in intervals of a few
seconds.

Input signal from

process controller

Actuator
for
modulating
duty

Positioner

Feedback signal
to process controller
Valve position feedback

Therefore high demands are placed

on actuators for this duty. Mechanical components and the motor must
be designed appropriately to withstand a large number of operations
with no decline in the required modulating accuracy.

Transmitter
(Sensor)

Valve

Controlled variable

AUMA multi-turn actuators SARI for

modulating duty are rated for intermittent duty S4 - 25 %.

Valve position

Types of duty for multi-turn actuators for modulating duty (SARI)

Typical operation process in modulating duty

Comparison short-time and intermittent duty

Type of duty according to VDE 0530 / IEC 34-1
Short-time duty S2

Intermittent duty S4

The operation time at a constant load is short, so that

thermal equilibrium is not reached. The pause is long
enough for the machine to cool down to ambient temperature. The duration of the short-time operation is limited

The duty is a sequence of identical cycles which consist

of starting time, operation time with constant load and
rest period. The rest period allows the machine to cool
down so that thermal equilibrium is not reached. The relative on- time at S4 - 25 % is limited to 25 %.
Permissible number of starts
Size

Number of starts max.

SARI
6
12
25
50
100

[c/h]
1 200
1 2001)
1 2001)
1 2001)
1 2001)

1) for higher output speeds reduced number of starts, refer to technical data sheet.

Functions
Seating
Depending on the design of the valve
to be operated, end position switching either limit seating, i.e. by measuring the valve travel completed, or
torque seating, i.e. after reaching a
defined torque. For this purpose, the

actuator is equipped with two independent measuring systems, i.e.

limit switching and torque switching.

The type of seating has to be taken in

account both when setting the actuator and in the actuator control. However, the processing of signals for
the two types of seating differs.

Torque seating

Limit seating

Torque

Speed

Set tripping torque

Travel
OPEN

Travel

CLOSED

The actuator runs at nominal output speed up to the set

tripping point P. Depending on output speed, actuator
size and valve type, the combination has sufficient inertia to move the obturator further in direction of the end
position (overrun) after the motor has been switched
off. In addition, the overrun also depends on the load.
By selecting an earlier tripping point P, the overrun can
be accounted for in case of limit seating.

OPEN

CLOSED

After starting from the end position OPEN, the actuator

runs in direction CLOSE. In end position CLOSED the
torque increases within the valve seat until the actuator
is automatically switched off after reaching the set
value.

Setting range tripping torque/Torques for modulating duty

The data in the tables below are valid for nominal voltage during normal operation
Multi-turn actuators for open-close duty minimum and maximum tripping torques1)
Size SAI

12

25

50

100

min. [Nm]

20

30

60

100

200

max.2) [Nm]

60

120

250

500

1 000

Multi-turn actuators for modulating duty minimum and maximum tripping torques Torques for modulating duty

Size SARI

12

25

50

100

min. [Nm]

30

60

120

250

500

max.2) [Nm]

60

120

250

500

1 000

Torque for modulating

duty [Nm]

30

60

120

250

500

Functions
Overload protection against torque peaks
The torque switching, used for
torque seating in the end position
(see page 8), serves as overload
protection for the entire travel, even
in the case of limit seating.

After the controls have processed

the torque switch signal accordingly,
the motor will be switched off. As a
result, valve and actuator are protected from damage.

If excessive torque builds up in the

valve in an intermediate position,
e.g. due to a trapped object, the
torque switching trips after reaching
the set tripping torque.

Torque peaks
Depending on the actuator/valve
configuration, due to time delay and
overrun, excessive torques may
occur in the valve. The duration of
the time delay, output speed actuator
size and valve rigidity are factors in
the size of torque peak.
AUMA can determine the torque
peaks to be expected for a specified
combination on request. Therefore
the planning for actuator and valve
can be modified accordingly at an
early stage.

Torque

Set tripping torque

If the limit switch signals are processed accordingly in the controls,

you can distinguish between a nor-

Travel
OPEN

CLOSED

Hammer blow effect

The hammer blow effect enables the
unseating of jammed and sticky
valves which are seldom operated.
The worm wheel and output shaft are
connected via a dog coupling with
backlash. If the direction of rotation is
reversed, the backlash first has to be
covered before the valve is actually
unseated (hammer blow). During
motor operation the motor can therefore run up without load to the nominal output speed.

The connection between handwheel

and output shaft is also provided by
means of a dog coupling with backlash. The user can thereby build up
the momentum to unseat valves with
a hammer blow.

Equipment
Limit and torque switches
With the help of the switches, the
mechanically measured travel (i.e.
number of turns) and torque are converted into usable signals for the
actuator controls. In the standard
version, the actuators are equipped
with four switches:
one limit switch each for the end
positions OPEN and CLOSED,
one torque switch each for the directions OPEN and CLOSE.
The limit switches are tripped when
the set switching point, i.e. an end
position, is reached and the torque
switches are tripped when the set
tripping torque is exceeded.
Torque switches

If the actuator is supplied with DUO

limit switching (see below) two more
limit switches for intermediate positions are available.
In order to meet the high requirements on reliability, AUMA uses hermetically sealed microswitches with
snap contacts which have been specially developed and qualified for the
use in nuclear power plants.
The switch contacts are gold plated
to ensure perfect signal transmission
even for low voltages and low currents.

Limit switches

Versions
Application / description
Single switches

Standard

Tandem limite switches

(option)

For switching two different potentials. Two single switches are mounted on top of
each other and are switched at the same time.

Switch rating

Technical data

Type of current

1-phase AC
DC

Resistive load
Inductive load1)
Resistive load
Inductive load2)

24 V

4A
2.5 A

Switch rating
Imax
48 V
115 V

3A
1A
1.8 A
0.5 A

240 V
2.5 A
1.5 A
0.4 A
0.2 A

1) cos j = 0.3
2) at 24 V and 48 V L/R = 10 ms, at 115 V and 230 V L/R = 40 ms

Radiation-proof
DBE conditions
Enclosure protection
Operation
Contact elements
Contact material
Protective gas
Cross section
Lifetime

Mechanical position indicator (option)

The position of the valve is indicated
continuously by the adjustable indicator disc bearing the symbols for
OPEN and CLOSED. The disc can
be seen through an indicator glass in
the switch compartment cover.
The mechanical position indicator
requires an additional reduction
gearing in the control unit.

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Type of contacts
single breaking change-over
switches
two single breaking change-over switches

max. 2 x 108 rad

max. 180 C
IP 68
Lever
Snap action mechanism
Gold
Nitrogen
1.5 mm2
min. 100,000 starts

Equipment
DUO limit switching/intermediate position switches (option)
With DUO limit switching an additional switching point can be set for each
direction of rotation (intermediate
position switches). The switching can
be set to any valve position between
the end positions.
The switch will remain operated from
set tripping point to end position if not
more than 120 turns of the hollow
output shaft are in between. The
switch signal can be used for any

purpose, e.g. to:

signal a certain valve position
to start an additional actuator
which is mounted on a bypass
valve
to start or switch off any unit, e.g. a
pump

tripped
OPEN
direction

Switching
points

CLOSE
direction

not
tripped
Valve position
1) For the sizes SAI 6 and SAI 12, the DUO limit switching cannot be combined with a mechanical position indicator (see page 15).

Remote position transmitter (option)

The position of the valve can be
transmitted as a continuous signal:
for remote indication
as feedback signal to a
positioner
For continuous transmission of the
valve position, a reduction gearing is
installed in the factory.
Position feedback is provided as an
analogue feedback signal by:
Wire wound potentiometer
which is qualified for inside containment use
Precision potentiometer
which supplies a more precise signal than the wire potentiometer,
e.g. as required in position controlling. The precision potentiometer is not qualified for DBE
conditions.
Electronic position transmitter
RWG
which supplies a 0/4 20 mA signal as position feedback. The
electronic position transmitter is
not qualified for DBE conditions.

Technical data wire wound potentiometer

Power

10 W or 20 W

Resistance

100 W, 500 W, 1 kW
(other values on request)

Precision potentiometer characteristics

Linearity
Power
Resistance (standard)
Resistance (option)

1%
0.5 W
0.2 kW
0.1 kW, 0.5 kW, 1.0 kW, 5.0 kW

Technical data electronic position transmitter RWG

Output signal
- 2-wire system
- 3- or 4-wire system
Supply voltage

4 - 20 mA
0/4 - 20 mA
24 V DC 15% smoothed

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Output speeds
Output speeds
With the large range of available
output speeds, almost every
required operating time can be
achieved with AUMA multi-turn actuators.

For multi-turn actuators with output

drive type A, stem nut (refer to page
20), the max. permissible stem
velocity (output speed) must be
observed:

The output speed is determined by

the motor speed and the gear reduction ratios. Therefore it is necessary
to mention the output speed when
placing an order.

for gate valves max. 500 mm/min

for globe valves max. 250 mm/min
(max. 45 rpm)
For higher velocities or output
speeds it is strongly recommended
to use a spring loaded stem nut, output drive type AF (see page 20).

Output speeds n for multi-turn actuators for

open-close duty
Size

Torque1)
max.

SAI
6
12
25
50
100

[Nm]
60
120
250
500
1 000

4
4
4
4
4

3-phase AC motor
Short-time duty
S2 - 10 min

Size

Torque for modulating

duty
max.

n at 50 Hz [rpm]
180
180
180
180
180

SARI
6
12
25
50
100

[Nm]
30
60
120
250
500

1) Individual sizes have reduced torques at highest speeds

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Output speeds for multi-turn actuators for

modulating duty
3-phase AC motor
Intermittent duty
S4 - 25 % ED
4
4
4
4
4

n at 50 Hz [rpm]
45
45
45
45
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Equipment
Motors
Torque adjustment

3-phase AC motors
As standard AUMA multi-turn actuators are equipped with 3-phase AC
motors (TENV, pot-type motor without ventilation).
AUMA has developed these motors
to comply with the special require-

ments in valve automation. The most

important feature of this design is the
high starting torque.
For detailed data refer to the technical data sheet Electrical data AUMA
multi-turn actuators SAI 6 SAI 100

For each actuator ordered, the

respective motor is built individually.
Therefore, i.e. by the sizing of the
motor, it is possible to influence the
output torque. AUMA also offers
actuators whose torques, in deviation from the values stated on page
8, are adapted to the requirements of
a specific application.

Torque T

AUMA 3-ph AC motor in modular design

with high starting torque

Standard motor with identical power and

large size

Output speed n

Technical data
3-phase AC motor
Standard voltages

50 Hz: 230 V; 380 V; 400 V; 415 V; 440 V; 475 V; 500 V

60 Hz: 440 V; 460 V; 480 V

Permissible variations

5 %1)

Motor data

Refer to data sheets

Design/mounting

IM B14 according to IEC 34-7

Type of motor

Squirrel cage

Enclosure protection

IP 68

Type of cooling

Self-cooling/surface cooling (IC 40 according to IEC 34-6)

Insulation class

H according to IEC 85, tropicalized

Electrical connection for motor via terminals or AUMA plug/socket connector

Starting

direct

Types of duty

S2 - 10 min (SAI) or
S4 - 25 % (SARI)

Direction of rotation

clockwise and counterclockwise (reversing)

1) Within this range, the actuator reaches the specified torque. Overvoltage may result in excessive temperature rise in the motor windings.
The stall torque increases in the ratio of the square of overvoltage divided by the standard voltage. In case of undervoltage the motor torque
(stall torque) decreases accordingly with the square of the voltage. If larger voltage variations are stated, they will be taken into account
when sizing the actuator.

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Design principle
1

Motor

An especially high starting torque is

frequently required to unseat valves
from the end position. The 3-phase AC
motors developed by AUMA fulfil this basic
requirement.
Further information on page 13.

Gearing

The well proven principle of worm

gearing is used to reduce the motor
speed to the required actuator output speed.
Worm shaft and output shaft with the worm
wheel run in ample sized bearings.

The sliding worm is positioned between two

stacks of springs on the worm shaft. The
worm will be moved in relation to the torque.
This axial displacement, as a measure for
the torque, is transmitted to the control unit
via lever and gear wheels.

The gear housing is filled with lubricant. This

results in maintenance free service for a long
period of time.

Torque switching

The torque switches are tripped as

soon as the set torque has been
reached. This is the prerequisite for torque
seating in one of the end positions. Within the
limits valid for each size, different values can
be specified for each direction. For torque
seating in the end position, the tripping
torque specified by the valve manufacturer
has to be set. In addition the torque switches
provide protection to the equipment in the
event of excessive torque in mid-travel.

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Limit switching

The limit switching enables limit

seating in the end positions. The
switches signal to the actuator controls that
the set tripping points (end positions) have
been reached, which then switch off the
motor.

Design principle

Electrical connection

The connections for motor and controls are either made via terminals or
via a 50-pole AUMA plug/socket connector.
If the plug/socket is disconnected for maintenance work, the wiring of the plug/socket
connector remains undisturbed. Furthermore, the plug/socket connector is distinguished from the terminals by the smaller
size and a reduced weight.
Further information on page 18.

Manual operation

For commissioning or in an emergency the multi-turn actuator can be

operated with the handwheel. By operating
the change-over lever the motor drive is disconnected and the handwheel engaged.
When starting the motor the manual drive is
automatically disengaged. During electric
operation the handwheel does not rotate.

Valve attachment
The mounting flange is according to
EN ISO 5210 or DIN 3210.

Various output drive types are available.

Therefore it is possible to adapt to different
types of valves.
Further information on page 20.

Mechanical position
indicator (option)

The mechanical position indicator is used to

indicate the valve position continuously. An
additional reduction gearing which reduces
the turns at the output drive to the indication
range of the position indicator is required.

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Equipment
Bevel gear for handwheel operation
The bevel gear for handwheel operation has two advantages:
Reduction gearing reduces the
manual forces during manual operation.
If there is not much space available the side-mounted handwheel
turned by 90 may be an asset.

Reduction ratios
Size
SAI/SARI

Reduction ratio

2:1

12

2:1

25

3:1

50

3:1

100

4:1

Combinations with part-turn GSI gearboxes

SAI actuators can be combined with
GSI worm gearboxes for part-turn
valves applications.
The torque range of these combinations is up to 24,000 Nm.
The worm gearboxes are available in
different versions, e.g. for counterclockwise closing.
Detailed information can be found on
the corresponding technical data
sheets.

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Multi-turn actuators SAI

can be combined with a
GSI worm gearbox.

Equipment
Combinations with LEN linear thrust unit
SAI actuators can be combined with
the LEN linear thrust unit for linear
valve applications.
The LEN 12.1 LEN 200.1 linear
thrust units are qualified for outside
containment use. SAI/SARI actuators in combination with LEN thrust
units have not been submitted for
qualification by AUMA. They must be
tested on a case by case basis by the
project engineer or the end user.
The LEN can be used to generate
thrust up to 150 kN and strokes up to
100 mm.
Detailed information can be found on
the corresponding technical data
sheets.

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Interfaces
Electrical connection
Terminals
If the use of terminals is stipulated for the electrical
connection, the actuators can be delivered with
ceramic terminals specially approved and qualified
for the use in nuclear power plants. Depending on
the terminal plan of the actuator the required number of terminals are mounted. The terminals are
mounted in a frame made of cast iron.

AUMA plug/socket connector (option)

Advantages of this type of connection:
Once connected, the wiring remains undisturbed
due to the plug/socket connection, even if the actuator has to be removed from the valve, e.g. for
maintenance purposes.
Low weight
Compact size
Parking frame, protection cover (option)
These parts offer the facility to place the plug connector, while taken off the actuator, in a safe place
on a wall. The open terminal compartment at the
actuator can be closed with the protection cover.
This prevents foreign matter, dust and water from
entering the compartment while the plug connector
is removed.

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Technical data
Terminals
Technical data

Motor power connections

Protective earth

Control terminals

Terminals max.
Marking
Voltage max.
Type of customer connection
Cross section max.

3
U1, V1, W1
750 V
Screws
10 mm2

1
according to VDE

Screws
10 mm2

50
1 to 50
250 V
Screws
2.5 mm2 flexible, 4 mm2 solid

Protective earth
1 (leading contact)
according to VDE

Screw for ring lug

6 mm2
Ryton
Brass

Control pins
50 pins/sockets
1 to 50
250 V
16 A
Screws or crimping (option)
2.5 mm2
Ryton
Brass, tin plated or gold plated (option)

AUMA plug/socket connector

Technical data
No. of contacts max.
Marking
Voltage max.
Current max.
Type of customer connection
Cross section max.
Material: Pin/socket carrier
Contacts

Motor power connections1)

6 (3 are used)
U1, V1, W1, U2, V2, W2
750 V
25 A
Screws
6 mm2
Ryton
Brass

Threads for conduit entries2)

2 x Pg 21; 1 x Pg 13.5 or
2 x M 25 x 1.5; 1 x M 20 x 1.5
Other thread sizes and thread types, e.g. NPT threads, as well as a different number of threads for conduit entries are
available on request. Suitable cable glands can be supplied on request if specified beforehand.
1) Suitable for copper wires. For aluminium wires contact AUMA.
2) Sealed with plug on delivery

Wiring diagrams
Terminal plans KSA
The electrical equipment of the
AUMA multi-turn actuators SAI and
SARI is recorded in the KSA terminal
plans. The terminal plans show two
typical equipment variants for the
standard version clockwise closing.

KSA 9.397
basic equipment
S1
DSR

M
3~

S2
DOEL

S3
WSR

S4
WOEL

Special wirings according to customers requirements are available.

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

48

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

U1 V1 W1

KSA 9.391
with potentiometer for remote position indication
S1
DSR

M
3~

S2
DOEL

S3
WSR

R2
f1

S4
WOEL

U1 V1 W1

17 1

21 22 23 24

48

22 23 24 23

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Interfaces
Valve attachment
The valve attachment is according to
EN ISO 5210 or DIN 3210.

Flange size
Size SAI/SARI
Torque max. [Nm]

12

25

50

100

60

120

250

500

1 000

ISO 5210

Standard

F10

F10

F14

F14

F16

DIN 3210

Option

G0

G0

G1/2

G1/2

G3

Output drive types

Various output drive types according to EN ISO 5210 or DIN 3210 are
available in order to adapt the
multi-turn actuators to the different
types of valves.

Output drive type AF

(ISO 5210/DIN 3210)

Output drive type A

(EN ISO 5210/DIN 3210)
Stem nut for rising and
non-rotating valve stems.
The
mounting
flange
together with the stem nut
and thrust bearings form
one assembly, which is
suitable for accepting
thrust.

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Output drive types

B1, B2 (ISO 5210) or B
(DIN 3210)

Output drive types

B3 or B4
(ISO 5210) or E (3210)

Output drive for the transmission of torques. Valve

mounting flange and plug
sleeve form a separate
unit. Low radial loads can
be accepted.

Bore with keyway for the

transmission of torques
integrated in the hollow
shaft of the actuator.

Spring loaded stem nut. As

output drive type A, suitable for rising, non-rotating
valve stems. By using special springs it allows a limited axial displacement of
the stem nut to compensate thermal expansion of
the valve stem or to absorb
high dynamic loads when
the valve closes quickly.

Service conditions
Enclosure protection IP 68

Corrosion protection KI/Colour

As standard, AUMA multi-turn actuators SAI and SARI are supplied in

enclosure protection IP 68 according
to EN 60 529.

AUMA multi-turn actuators SAI and

SARI and the gearbox range GSI are
provided with the KI corrosion protection which is suitable for use in
nuclear power plants.

The total film thickness is at least

220 m.

All outside parts as well as the coatings are free from aluminium. Before
finish coating, a 2-component coating based on epoxy resin with
micaeous iron oxide is applied as primary and intermediate coating on
the sand-blasted actuator.

Colour

In order to guarantee the enclosure

protection IP 68, suitable cable
glands must be used. They are not
part of the standard supply, but can
be provided by AUMA, if ordered.

All outside screws are made of stainless steel.

The standard colour of the finish

coating is silver-grey (RAL 7001).
Optional colours are flame red (RAL
3000) and pure white (RAL 9010).

The entire multi-turn actuator is

coated with a decontaminable
two-component paint based on polyurethane.

Ambient temperatures/humidity
Types

Actuator types

Temperature range

SAI

Multi-turn actuators for

open-close duty
Multi-turn actuators for modulating duty

20 C .................+ 80 C under DBE conditions for a short time up to

172 C
20 C .................+ 60 C under DBE conditions for a short time up to
172 C

SARI

Max. temperature under DBE conditions

Lifetime according to IEEE 382

The minimum lifetime of 2,000 operating cycles for open-close actuators
stipulated in IEEE 382 was proved
for the multi-turn actuators SAI by
means of a type test.

Multi-turn actuators for modulating duty SARI

The lifetime in operation hours (h)
depends on the load and the number
of starts. A high starting frequency
will rarely improve the modulating
accuracy. To reach the longest possible maintenance and fault-free
operation time, the number of starts
per hour chosen should be as low as
permissible for the process.

The minimum lifetime of 100,000

operating cycles for modulating
actuators stipulated in IEEE 382 was
proved for the multi-turn actuators
SARI by means of a type test.

Mounting position

Radiation

Vibrations

AUMA actuators can be operated

without restriction in any mounting
position.

Up to an integrated radiation dose of

2 x 106 Gy (2 x 108 rad) the full functionality of the actuators has been
proved.

The actuators are qualified for the

OBE (Operating Basis Earthquake,
up to 3 g within a frequency range of
2 to 35 Hz) and for the SSE (Safe
Shutdown Earthquake, up to 4.5 g
within a frequency range of 2 to
32 Hz).

Other service conditions

Pressure under DBE conditions

Up to a pressure of 5.6 kg/cm2, this
corresponds to approx. 0.55 MPa
absolute pressure, the full functionality of the actuators has been
proved.

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Qualification
Qualification of the multi-turn actuators according to IEEE 382-1978 (Draft)
Test procedure
Selection of the test samples

Vibration tests
Simulation of operational vibration

Production of the test samples

OBE (Operating Basis Earthquake)

The earthquake which could reasonably be expected to affect the plant site during the operating life of the plant without interrupting the operation of the plant.

Determination of the output data

Thermal ageing
Mechanical ageing

SSE (Safe Shutdown Earthquake)

That earthquake which produces the maximum
vibratory ground motion. The capability to shut
down the reactor must be ensured.

Pressure test
Radiation
Lifetime test

DBE testing
Determination of the final data
Functional tests were performed in between the test steps

Load profile for DBE testing

200

Temperature
Pressure
Spraying
Running cycle

Test data
Duration:
Rel. humidity:
Running cycles:
Spraying:
Chemical spray:
Spraying rate:

31 days, 10 hours
> 95 %
15
18 hours, 17 minutes
Hydrochloric acid with pH 10.5
and a percentage of 1.6 % boric acid
12 l/min/m2

Temperature in C

120

4
80

2
40
1

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 4 7 10 13 16 19 22 25 28 31 34
Hours

22

Days

Overpressure in bar

160

berdruck in bar

in our example SAI 50

(Test report TB-N 79/124)

berdruck in bar

Qualification

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Other information
EU Directives
Machinery Directive
According to this directive, AUMA
actuators, actuator controls and
valve gearboxes are not complete
machines. This means that a Certificate of Conformity is not possible.
However, AUMA confirms with the
Declaration of Incorporation (on the
Internet under www.auma.com) that
during the design stage the standards
mentioned in the Machinery Directive
were applied.
By mounting the actuator to other
components (valves, pipelines etc.)
a machine within the meaning of the
Directive is formed. Before commissioning this machine a Certificate of
Conformity must be issued.

Functional tests
Low Voltage and Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
AUMA actuators fulfil the requirements, which has been proved in
extensive tests. Therefore AUMA
has issued a Declaration of Conformity according to these Directives
(on
the
Internet
under
www.auma.com).

After assembly, all actuators are

thoroughly tested according to
AUMAs inspection specification and
the torque switching is calibrated.
A final inspection record can be provided. The inspection records can be
retrieved online via the Internet
(www.auma.com).

CE mark
Since AUMA actuators
controls fulfil the requirements of the Low
Voltage, EMC and the ATEX Direc-

Quality management
AUMA has a quality management
system which is certified according
to ISO 9001:2000. All internal procedures have been defined in the management manual.
Attention to detail and the use of high
quality materials are the prerequisite
for long and fault-free operation. For
this reason, a large number of
checks and functional tests are integrated in the production process.
All production and assembly processes as well as service work on
the device are fully documented and
can always be reproduced.

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Operational reliability
AUMA SAI and SARI actuators have
proved to be reliable for more than 25
years. This is confirmed by the positive response from nuclear power
plant operators as reflected in the following letters.

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Test certificate

26

Index
Further literature
Technical description
Multi-turn actuators AUMA NORM SAI 6 - SAI 100
according to IEEE 382-1978 (Draft)
Technical data
AUMA multi-turn actuators SAI 6 - SAI 100
with plug/ socket connector
(IEEE 382-1978)

Technical data
Multi-turn actuators for modulating duty
SARI 6 - SARI 100 with plug/ socket connector
(IEEE 382-1978)
Electrical data
AUMA multi-turn actuators SAI 6 - SAI 100
(IEEE 382-1978)

Index

A
Ambient temperatures
Analogue feedback signal
Applications
ATEX
AUMA plug/ socket connector
AUMA plug/socket connector

L
21
11
3
24
18
15,19

Lifetime
Limit seating
Limit switching
Linear thrust unit
Literature
Low voltage directive>

Bevel gear for handwheel operation 16

Bore with keyway
20

Machinery Directive
Manual operation
Mechanical position indicator
Modulating duty
Motors
Mounting position

C
CE mark
Certificate of Conformity
Coating
Colour
Combinations
Conduit entries
Control unit
Corrosion protection

24
24
21
21
16,17
19
10
21

D
DBE testing
22
Declaration of Incorporation
24
Definition for multi-turn actuators
4
Design principle
14,15
DIN 3210
20
DUO limit switching
10,11

E
Electrical connection
EMC Directive
EN ISO 5210
EU

15,18
24
20
24

F
Flange size
Functional tests

20
24

Gearing

14

H
Hammer blow effect
Handwheel
Humidity

9
15
21

24
15
15
7
13,14
21

N
Number of starts

O
OBE (Operating Basis Earthquake)
21,22
Open-close duty
6,8,12
Operating time
12
Output drive
20
Output drive types
20
Output speeds
12
Overload protection
9

P
Parking frame
Plug sleeve
Plug/ socket connector
Plug/socket connector
Position indicator
Potentiometer
Protection cover

18
20
18
15,19
10
11
18

Service conditions
21
Short-time duty
6,7
Single switches
10
Speeds
12
SSE (Safe Shutdown Earthquake)21,22
Stem nut
12,20
Summary of functions
5
Supply voltage
13
Switch rating
10
Switches
10,11

T
Tandem switch
Technical data
Terminal plans
Terminals
Thread for conduit entries
Three-phase AC motor
Torque for modulating
Torque peaks
Torque seating
Torque switches
Torque switching
Torques
Tripping torque
Type designation
Type of duty
Type of seating

10
8,12,27
19
18
19
12,13
8,12
9
8
10
8,14
8
8
6
6,7,13
8

V
Valve attachment
Vibration test

15,20
22

W
Wiring diagrams
Worm gearboxes

19
14,16

Q
Qualification
Quality management

S
21
8
8,10,14
17
27
24

22,23
24

R
Reduction gearing
Reference input signal
References
Remote position transmitter

11
7
25
11

I
Indication
Insulation class
Intermediate position switches
Intermittent duty

10
13
11
7

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Europe
AUMA Riester GmbH & Co. KG
Plant Mllheim
DE-79373 Mllheim
Tel +49 7631 809 - 0
riester@auma.com
www.auma.com
Plant Ostfildern-Nellingen
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riester@wof.auma.com
Service Center Cologne
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Service@sck.auma.com
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Service@scm.auma.com
Service Center Bavaria
DE-85386 Eching
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Riester@scb.auma.com
AUMA Armaturenantriebe GmbH
AT-2512 Tribuswinkel
Tel +43 2252 82540
office@auma.at
www.auma.at
AUMA (Schweiz) AG
CH-8965 Berikon
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RettichP.ch@auma.com
AUMA Servopohony spol. s.r.o.
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auma-s@auma.cz
www.auma.cz
OY AUMATOR AB
FI-02230 Espoo
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auma@aumator.fi
www.aumator.fi
AUMA France S.A.R.L.
FR-95157 Taverny Cedex
Tel +33 1 39327272
info@auma.fr
www.auma.fr
AUMA ACTUATORS Ltd.
GB- Clevedon North Somerset BS21 6TH
Tel +44 1275 871141
mail@auma.co.uk
www.auma.co.uk
AUMA ITALIANA S.r.l. a socio unico
IT-20023 Cerro Maggiore (MI)
Tel +39 0331 51351
info@auma.it
www.auma.it
AUMA BENELUX B.V.
NL-2314 XT Leiden
Tel +31 71 581 40 40
office@benelux.auma.com
www.auma.nl
AUMA Polska Sp. z o.o.
PL-41-219 Sosnowiec
Tel +48 32 783 52 00
biuro@auma.com.pl
www.auma.com.pl
OOO PRIWODY AUMA
RU-141400 Khimki, Moscow region
Tel +7 495 221 64 28
aumarussia@auma.ru
www.auma.ru
ERICHS ARMATUR AB
SE-20039 Malm
Tel +46 40 311550
info@erichsarmatur.se
www.erichsarmatur.se

AUMA Riester GmbH & Co. KG

Postfach 1362
D - 79373 Mllheim
Tel +49 (0)7631/809-0
Fax +49 (0)7631/809 250
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GRNBECH & SNNER A/S

DK-2450 Kbenhavn SV
Tel +45 33 26 63 00
GS@g-s.dk
www.g-s.dk
IBEROPLAN S.A.
ES-28027 Madrid
Tel +34 91 3717130
iberoplan@iberoplan.com
D. G. Bellos & Co. O.E.
GR-13673 Acharnai Athens
Tel +30 210 2409485
info@dgbellos.gr
SIGURD SRUM A. S.
NO-1300 Sandvika
Tel +47 67572600
post@sigurd-sorum.no
INDUSTRA
PT-2710-297 Sintra
Tel +351 2 1910 95 00
industra@tyco-valves.com
MEGA Endstri Kontrol Sistemieri Tic. Ltd. Sti.
TR-06810 Ankara
Tel +90 312 217 32 88
megaendustri@megaendustri.com.tr
www.megaendustri.com.tr

Africa
AUMA South Africa (Pty) Ltd.
ZA-1560 Springs
Tel +27 11 3632880
aumasa@mweb.co.za
Solution Technique Contrle Commande
DZ- Bir Mourad Rais Algiers
Tel +213 21 56 42 09/18
stcco@wissal.dz
A.T.E.C.
EG- Cairo
Tel +20 2 23599680 - 23590861
atec@intouch.com

America
AUMA Automao do Brazil ltda.
BR- Sao Paulo
Tel +55 11 4612-3477
contato@auma-br.com
AUMA ACTUATORS INC.
US-PA 15317 Canonsburg
Tel +1 724-743-AUMA (2862)
mailbox@auma-usa.com
www.auma-usa.com
AUMA Chile Representative Office
CL-9500414 Buin
Tel +56 2 821 4108
aumachile@adsl.tie.cl
LOOP S. A.
AR-C1140ABP Buenos Aires
Tel +54 11 4307 2141
contacto@loopsa.com.ar
TROY-ONTOR Inc.
CA-L4N 8X1 Barrie Ontario
Tel +1 705 721-8246
troy-ontor@troy-ontor.ca
Ferrostaal de Colombia Ltda.
CO- Bogot D.C.
Tel +57 1 401 1300
dorian.hernandez@ferrostaal.com
www.ferrostaal.com
PROCONTIC Procesos y Control Automtico
EC- Quito
Tel +593 2 292 0431
info@procontic.com.ec
Corsusa International S.A.C.
PE- Miralflores - Lima
Tel +511444-1200 / 0044 / 2321
corsusa@corsusa.com
www.corsusa.com

PASSCO Inc.
PR-00936-4153 San Juan
Tel +1 787 620-8785
jgarcia@passcoinc.net
Suplibarca
VE- Maracaibo Estado, Zulia
Tel +58 261 7 555 667
suplibarca@intercable.net.ve

Asia
AUMA Actuators Middle East W.L.L.
BH-Salmabad 704
Tel + 97 3 17896585
Naveen.Shetty@auma.com
AUMA Actuators (Tianjin) Co., Ltd.
CN-300457 Tianjin
Tel +86 22 6625 1310
mailbox@auma-china.com
www.auma-china.com
AUMA (INDIA) PRIVATE LIMITED
IN-560 058 Bangalore
Tel +91 80 2839 4656
info@auma.co.in
www.auma.co.in
AUMA JAPAN Co., Ltd.
JP-210-0848 Kawasaki-ku,
Kawasaki-shi Kanagawa
Tel +81 44 329 1061
mailbox@auma.co.jp
www.auma.co.jp
AUMA ACTUATORS (Singapore) Pte Ltd.
SG-569551 Singapore
Tel +65 6 4818750
sales@auma.com.sg
www.auma.com.sg
Al Ayman Industrial. Eqpts
AE- Dubai
Tel +971 4 3682720
auma@emirates.net.ae
PERFECT CONTROLS Ltd.
HK- Tsuen Wan, Kowloon
Tel +852 2493 7726
joeip@perfectcontrols.com.hk
DW Controls Co., Ltd.
KR-153-702 Gasan-dong,
GeumChun-Gu, Seoul
Tel +82 2 2624 3400
import@actuatorbank.com
www.actuatorbank.com
Al-Arfaj Engineering Co WLL
KW-22004 Salmiyah
Tel +965-24817448
info@arfajengg.com
www.arfajengg.com
Petrogulf W.L.L
QA- Doha
Tel +974 4350 151
pgulf@qatar.net.qa
Sunny Valves and Intertrade Corp. Ltd.
TH-10120 Yannawa Bangkok
Tel +66 2 2400656
sunnyvalves@inet.co.th
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Top Advance Enterprises Ltd.
TW- Jhonghe City Taipei Hsien (235)
Tel +886 2 2225 1718
support@auma-taiwan.com.tw
www.auma-taiwan.com.tw

Australia
BARRON GJM Pty. Ltd.
AU-NSW 1570 Artarmon
Tel +61 294361088
info@barron.com.au
www.barron.com.au

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