IOM-B17-R1

Contents • Port Sizes – ¼” NPT (Female).

Page • Pilot Port Size – 1/8” NPT (Female).
Introduction 1 • Maximum Pressure - 8.3 Bar (120 PSI).
Specification 1 • Temperature Range - -200C to +800C
Installation 1 (aluminium body).
Adjustment 1 • Temperature Range - -400C to +800C
(316 St.St. body).
Materials 1 • Trip Pressure Adjustable Between 0 and
Operation 2 7.6 Bar (110 PSI).

XTV5 Spring Return Actuators 2 INSTALLATION

XTV6 Double Acting Actuators 2
These valves can be mounted in any orientation.
XTV7 Manual Override 2 Clean all pipe lines to remove any dirt or foreign
matter before installation. Apply sealing
Maintenance 3 compound to the male threads of the fittings to be
connected to the valves, making sure no
Disassembly 3 compound can enter the orifice of the fittings.
Installation should be so as moisture cannot enter
Assembly 3 the vent holes but do not block these holes. The
XTV7 Maintenance 3 use of PTFE tape should be avoided as particles
Setting the Trip Pressure 3 of tape can become trapped in the valve and
inhibit its function.

INTRODUCTION
The XTV range of valves are typically designed
for use with actuators where air flow to and from
the actuator must be re-routed to either vent, lock
or apply the air. The XTV 5 unit is mostly used on
single acting actuators. The XTV6 and XTV7
units, being true 6 port valves, are used on double
acting cyliners where both sides of the cylinder
can be independently controlled. The XTV7 valve
has an additional manual override.
ADJUSTMENT
The trip valves are factory tested but not set to
any specific trip pressure unless called for. Once
installed adjustment to the trip pressure can be
made by means of the adjusting screw (8). By
turning the screw clockwise the trip pressure will
increase and by turning it counter-clockwise the
trip pressure will decrease. After final adjustment
is made ensure the locknut (9) is tightened to
avoid accidental movement of the adjusting
screw.

MATERIALS

Block - Aluminium
Spring Housing - Aluminium
Diaphragm Housing - Aluminium
Cartridge Assembly - Aluminium/Brass/Buna ‘N’
Springs - Plated Steel
Diaphragms - Reinforced Rubber
Fastening - Stainless Steel
Alternative materials such as Stainless Steel or
Non-Copper specifications are available enabling
extension of operating temperature range down
to -40°C at intermittent operation, not continuous.
The valves have been designed to be fully
adjustable,compact and rugged, and give a quick
response to changes in pilot pressure.

SPECIFICATION

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OPERATION
XTV-5 Spring Return Actuators
a) Airfail stay put
For this application port “C” is fitted with a
plug. When the pilot air is applied ports
“A” to “B” are opened allowing air to flow
in either direction. When the pilot
pressure drops to the predetermined trip
pressure, the action of the internal spring
moves the cartridge and blocks the “A” to
“B” path leaving the actuator in its last
controlled position.
b) Failsafe
For fail safe operation port “C” can be left
un-plugged in which case air is vented
from the actuator allowing the actuator to
return to its fail safe position.
XTV-7 Manual Override
XTV-6 Double Acting Actuators
a) Airfail stay put
For this application ports “C” and “F” are
fitted with plugs. When the pilot air is
applied ports “A” to “B” and “D” to “E” are
connected allowing air to flow in either
direction through the block. When the pilot
pressure drops to the predetermined trip
pressure, the action of the spring actuates
the cartridges and blocks off all ports
leaving the actuator in its last position
prior to the fall in pressure.
b) Airfail extend or retract
For this application ports “B” and “E” are
connected to the top and bottom
connections of the actuator. The main
supply is fed through the ports “A” and “D”
in alternate succession. A separate
supply (possibly from a volume tank) is
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piped into “C” or “F” dependent upon
airfail action required. When the pilot
pressure is applied ports “A” to “B” and
“D” to “E” are connected allowing the air
to flow through in either direction. When
the pilot pressure drops to the
predetermined trip pressure the action of
the springs actuates the cartridges and
ports “A” to “B” and “D” to “E” are blocked.
Ports “B” to “C” and “E” to “F” are opened
allowing the separate supply through to
the actuator.
This valve is exactly as XTV-6 but with
the additional feature of being able to
equalise the pressure in both sides of the
actuator if a manual override facility is
fitted. This saves the necessity to
disconnect the actuator when the actuator
is required to be operated with the main
air still connected. It also, on the airfail
stay put system, allows the operator to fix
the actuator in any position after the pilot
air has tripped the valve.
Air Fail Retract or Air Fail Stay Put
Extend
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MAINTENANCE the two items on the upper side of the

diaphragm cover (3).
Disassembly 8. Drop the spring retainer (13) and spring
(14) into the spring housing (4) and lock
1. Disconnect all air supplies and remove these parts to the diaphragm cover (3).
the valve from the pipework.
2. Slacken off the adjusting screw (8) until all XTV 7 Maintenance
tension has been removed from the
internal spring. The XTV 7 unit is fitted with an air equalising
3. Remove screws (10) and lift the spring valve. To maintain the diaphragm (18), unscrew
housing (4) off the valve. Take care when capscrews (20) and remove the equalising base
handling small parts as these can easily (19). The diaphragm (18) can be removed and
be lost. replaced.
4. Lift off the disc (5) and diaphragm (16).
5. Remove screws (11) and lift off the To assemble locate the diaphragm (18) and
diaphragm cover (3). equalising base (19) over the screw holes and
6. The diaphragm (17) and plunger should lock in position using capscrews (20).
now lift free.
7. The cartridge assembly can only be Setting the Trip Pressure
replaced as a unit. If it is necessary to
replace a cartridge slacken off the two Apply a regulated air supply to the inlet port(s)
countersunk head screws (12) and lift the and pilot port. Adjust the pilot air pressure until the
diaphragm base (2) off the block (1). valve trips. Turn the adjusting screw (8) as
8. To lift the cartridges (7), blow low necessary to reduce or increase the trip pressure.
pressure air into the lower section of the Repeat these actions until the correct trip
block (1). This should lift the cartridges (7) pressure has been set.
which can be lifted out of the block (1)
along with spring (15). Item Description Item Description
1 Block 12 Screws
Assembly 2 Diaphragm Base 13 Spring Retainer
3 Diaphragm Cover 14* Spring
1. Clean all parts and ensure that all traces 4 Spring Housing 15* Spring
of pipe sealing compound have been 5 Disc 16* Diaphragm
removed from the port connections. 6 Plunger 17* Diaphragm
2. Use a dab of silicon grease on spring (15) 7* Cartridge Assy. 18* Diaphragm
and locate it in position at the bottom of 8 Adjusting screw 19 Equalising Base
the block (1). 9 Locknut 20 Capscrews
3. Lightly coat the cartridge seats and seals
10 Capscrews 21 Equalising Disc
with silicon grease. Locate the cartridge
11 Capscrews 22 Equalising Screw
assembly (7) into the block (1). Ensure
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that spring (15) is correctly located.
4. Screw the diaphragm base (2) to the
block (1) using the countersunk head
screws (12).
5. Locate the plunger (6) so that the
plungers will energise the cartridge
assemblies (7). Apply pressure to the
plunger to check for free movement of all
parts.
6. Centralise the diaphragm (17) and
diaphragm cover (3) on the diaphragm
base (2). Lock the diaphragm cover in
place with cap screws (11).
7. Place the spigot side of the disc (5)
against the diaphragm (16) and centralise

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XTV 5

XTV 6

XTV 7

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