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The Emech Steam Water Heater enables accurate heating of water by direct steam-water mixing. This is achieved by combining the Emech Steam-water mixer, integrated temperature probe and the Emech electronic actuator.

Utilising patented shear disc technology the valve can be positioned quickly in response to pressure disturbances.

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Steam Water Mixing Valve Features

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Constructed of 316 stainless steel
› ‘Swirl-mix' in-valve temperature probe port
› NPT connection
› Top entry allows immediate access to valve parts
› ISO 5211, 5210 actuator flange mounting

Size range › 25, 40 and 50mm (1", 1½" and 2" )
Rated pressure › 10 bar (145 psi)
Maximum dynamic pressure drop › 9 bar (130 psi)
Manual handle option › lockable open and closed




Electronic Control

The combination of the Emech Steam-Water mixer and Emech actuator provides stand alone “closed-loop” operation. This system can also mix to given temperatures as dictated by external PLC systems via 4-20mA signal.

Other features include

› external key-lock power switch
› external RS232 connection (M8)
› Integral feedback connectivity
› 2 x external sensor input connections (M8)
› IP 65 / Nema 4 rated enclosure and connection
› 2 position options for fitting ½” NPT, or M16 cable glands
› 2 options: local ‘stand-alone' operation or remote external
› control
› manual override with electrical safety interlock
› failsafe position feedback



Actuator Construction Data

Cover and body › epoxy coated aluminium

Gearbox › planetary

Position indicator › visual direct on shaft and non-contact absolute encoder

Keypad › 4 membrane switches with safety features

Display › 3.5 digit LCD display with back light



Operating Specifications

Supply › 24Vdc +/- 10%, 3 amp, 5 amp driver options

Nominal output torque ›
G1.2 35Nm (310 in.lb)
G1.3 100Nm (885 in.lb)

Operating modes › positional control 0°-350° (0-100%), +/-0.03° rotational resolution (1/4 stepping mode)

Temperature control › 0° to 100°C (32 to 212°F) +/-0.5°C (1°F) For conditions outside of these parameters contact Emech Control.

Speed › nominal maximum 12rpm

Communications speed › 4-20mA input/output. RS 232



Environmental

Protection › class IP65 (Nema 4)

Temperature › -10°C to +50°C ( 14°F to 122°F )

Designed to meet › CE

Approvals › C-Tick (AS/NZS 2064, FCC47 Part 15 A and B) G1 Electronic Valve Actuator


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Emech 3-Port Valve
Model F5 Steam-Water
mixing valve with handle.

Emech 3-Port valve with actuator
The Emech Actuator and
F5 Steam-Water mixing valve





* (mm) 25 40 50
A 120 172 220
B 111 146 165
C 163 199 270
D 396 426 484
E 145 200 200


* (inch) 1 2
A 4.72 6.77 8.7
B 4.37 5.75 6.5
C 6.41 7.83 10.6
D 15.6 16.8 19.0
E 5.7 7.9 7.9

*Nominal Valve Size

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