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EFS2000: the hi-tech electric fail-safe actuator

A simple electric actuator designed and engineered to operate safety
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 Features
More than half a century ago Biffi started its business in valve actuation.
Its world-wide leadership has been built through continuous innovation and the ability
to face the new challenges that a fast changing environment comes up with.
It was in 1992 that Biffi started its intelligent actuator campaign.
Since then Biffi Intelligent actuators have been welcomed by all major companies
around the world, in many different applications: platforms, deep tropical forest, Siberian chill and harsh
desert environment.
With ICON2000, we made a further step forward towards ease of use and maintenance.
Release 2004 of ICON2000 introduces a new philosophy in the construction of electric actuators
electronic cards: all major optional functions are integrated in the base card, which allows easy plug-in of
future upgrades.

EFS2000 is the latest step in the acknowledgement of Biffi product quality and reliability. EFS2000 inte-
grates in one single actuator all the advanced technological solutions of the ICON2000v4 with a strong
and reliable spring-return mechanism for safe applications.

The EFS2000 is an Electric Quarter Turn Spring Return Actuator which has the purpose to close or open
a valve in emergency conditions, when an ESD alarm signal occurs or when motor power supply fails.

❑ Actuator operation, setting and diagnostics are available via the integral user-friendly push-button panel
❑ IrDA(*) (Infra red Data Acquisition) communication available
❑ BluetoothTM, radiofrequency wireless connector based on a qualified BluetoothTM class 1 module(**)
❑ Watertight and explosion-proof PDAs are available from Biffi Italia for actuator operation, download of
diagnostic info, non-intrusive upgrading of firmware and for maintenance purposes through IrDA(*) or
BluetoothTM
❑ Enhanced hardware and software performances to offer:
- advanced maintenance data including reports on the last opening and closing position/torque
curves with relative parameters and with direct comparisons with reference curves;
- detailed and updated information on actuator internal parameters with precise and clear alarm
reports, with both General and Recent (partial) log;
- “Data logger” function for collecting different types of data for maintenance or diagnostic programs,
available both in:
• RECORDER mode for measurement and memorization of main actuator internal
parameters with configurable SAMPLING TIME and START DATE and TIME
• EVENT mode with memorization of OPEN or CLOSE commands, including indication of
source, date and time with configurable START DATE and TIME
• T-RECORDER mode for measurement and memorization of torque and temperature with
configurable SAMPLING TIME, START DATE and TIME. STOP of recording in case of torque
alarm.

(*) IrDA not available in Japan and UK

(**) EP and US patent pending
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❑ Customized displays:
- Numeric: 31/2 digits, for the indication of position or torque
- Graphic: 32x122 dots, for a complete diagnostic user-friendly communication with the operator
- Backlights
- Heater
- 5 selectable languages as standard

❑ A single enhanced-type terminal board

❑ Advanced open bus communication protocols:

- Lonworks
- Profibus DPV0, DPV1 and Redundant DPV1
- Foundation Fieldbus
- Modbus
- DeviceNet

Diagnostics
Internal circuits continuously monitor the status of the system and elaborate all the information
coming from the sensors: diagnostic messages are displayed in one of the available languages,
so that there is no need to decipher complicated codes.
The set of messages is complete both with alarms and warnings.

Partial Stroke Test (PST)

The PST is proposed as an essential part of the diagnostics.
Through a specific procedure a partial stroke test function can be carried out to check the
functionality of the essential parts achieve the EFS safety function while the valve/actuator
is in line and in service.

SIL Certified
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Suitable for use in SIL 3 applications following IEC 61508 / IEC 61511 - TUV Certified.

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 The EFS2000 actuator consists of six main parts:
1. a spring return mechanism, which moves the valve in the foreseen fail-safe condition when requested
by an ESD signal or by a motor power failure.
2. a multiturn electric actuator which operates, through an epicyclic gear reduction (3) the valve during
normal working conditions and in the mean time compress the spring when the operation is in
opposite direction to the fail safe direction.
3. an epicyclic gear reduction, which increment the torque of the multi turn actuator and transform the
stroke into a quarter turn value.
4. an electro-magnetic clutch which hold in position the female wheel of epicyclic gear (3) during the
normal operation and release it in case of fail-safe function.
5. an hydraulic control group which is necessary to adjust the fail-safe speed and to manually operate
the actuator by means of a hand-pump in case of power failure.
6. a local control and configuration panel which is utilised to configure the functional parameters and to
operate locally (OPEN/CLOSE/OFF-EMERGENCY/RESET) the
actuator when electric power is present.

Working Principle
The spring return system is kept in fail safe position by helical springs. During the normal operation the
multi-turn turn electric actuator transmits the movement to the valve through the epicyclic gearing reduc-
tion and to the spring return mechanism through the rack.
Spring return mechanism is based on rack-pinion mechanism; the rack is connected in one side to the
spring and in the other side to the hydraulic cylinder; pinion of rack-pinion mechanism is connected to
the valve stem.
Input shaft of the epicyclic gearing reduction is connected the multi-turn actuator output shaft; output
shaft of the epicyclic gearing reduction is connected to the pinion of rack-pinion mechanism. The female
wheel of the epicyclic reduction is reversible: during normal operation it is kept on position by means of
a electromagnetic clutch which hold the worm shaft connected to the epicyclic gearing.
The coil of the electromagnetic clutch is normally fed by a direct current from separated external power
source, or derived from motor power voltage, through a supply module.
When the ESD condition occurs, the supply to the electromagnetic clutch is cut causing the disconnec-
tion of system which hold the worm shaft: in this conditions the epicyclic gearing become reversible cau-
sing the movement of the actuator on the fail condition by the effect of the spring.
To avoid dangerous shock to the valve during the ESD action, an hydraulic damper is mounted on the
spring system, whit an adjustable flow control orifice to be set to obtain the specified ESD times.
Position of the valve is continuously monitored both in electric mode, both in fail-safe condition, by
means of a position sensor directly connected the EFS output drive.
After a Fail-Safe action, a local RESET is required, through the local control panel.

Emergency Closing Operation

In case of electric supply failure the electromagnetical lach opens and the actuator moves the valve in
closing position by spring

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Fail safe time regulation
The closing time is adjustable by flow regulator 526

Local manual operation to open

In case of loss of electric supply , switch valve 998 to manual mode and actuate hand pump 540 to open the actuator

Local manual operation to close

With valve 998 in “manual” position press the lever of hydraulic pushbutton 414, the actuator moves in closing by spring
1 Single acting spring return hydraulic actuator
30 Hydraulic accumulator (piston type/spring return)
352 Needle valve
356 Hydraulic filter
379 Check valve
395 Safety relief valve
414 2/2 N.C. hand-operated spring-return valve
526 Bidirectional flow regulator
527 Nozzle
528 Unidirectional flow regulator (adjustable setting)
540 Handpump
621 LP/HP pressure gauges
966 Terminals enclosure
998 2/2 N.C. hand-operated valve (auto/manual)
999 Electromagnetical latch
398 PST SOV (optional)

Selector 998 is drawn in AUTO position

Control Group Functions

EFS2000 are equipped with an Hydraulic Control Group with two base functions:
Adjustment of fail safe time
Manual override function to operate the EFS when electrical power is not available.
Adjustment of fail safe time is done trough the flow control valve (528).
Manual override through the hand pump (540).
Before to perform the local manual operation by hand-pump it is necessary to guarantee that the electromagnetic
clutch is open: press the push button OFF (Red mushroom) on the local control panel to be sure that clutch is really open.
After the above operation, using a local two-positions (AUTO/MANUAL) hydraulic selector (998), select the local
operation mode and successively through the hand pump manual operation can be carried out.
At the end of manual operation, if the actuator is required to remain in the position opposite to the spring, it is
necessary to leave the hydraulic selector in MANUAL position.
To restore the electric mode function the hydraulic selector must be moved to AUTO position and, as soon the
electrical power is available, the red mushroom push-button must be pressed to RESET the actuator.
Select then LOCAL or REMOTE position, on the local control panel, according to the wanted type of operation.

AUTO MANUAL
Legenda
1 - Single acting spring return 352 - Needle valve 414 - Hydraulic pushbutton 621 - Pressure gauce
hydraulic actuator 356 - Hydraulic filter 526 - Adjustable flow regulator 966 - Terminals enclosure
30 - Hydraulic accumulator 379 - Check valve 527 - Flow regulator 998 - Auto/manual selector
39 - Selector position microswitch 395 - Safety relief valve 540 - Handpump 999 - Electromagnetic latch

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 ...in cost reduction and user-friendliness

The reduced number of mechanical parts ensures higher reliability and lower
maintenance costs.
The aluminium alloy highly resistant housing and covers, together with a lower number of
joints, have increased EFS capacity to stand up to the most aggressive environments.
A double-sealed enclosure assures protection from dust and humidity. The choice of internal
components has increased the overall system efficiency (the motor is directly engaged to the
gears) lowering the operational costs.
Reduction of training costs is also one of the goals we have achieved through
the user-friendliness of the system.
No more codes to decipher: the EFS menu is clear and easy, and comes with all the following
languages: Italian, English, Spanish, Portuguese, French and German.

Torque sensor
The direct measure of the motor speed reports torque with high precision and a resolution
of 1% of the nominal torque. Torque detection is based on motor torque vs. speed characteristics,
voltage and temperature compensated. The torque vs. speed curve is memorised for each type of
motors and in case of motor replacement simply a new configuration from the actuator local control
panel is requested.

Position sensor
Low power consumption, long-life, absolute position sensor controlled by a dedicated microprocessor.
Rotations in both senses are recognised and counted.
If manually operated during power failure, the position is updated, stored and displayed locally.

Electronic card: the latest technology

The card is controlled by a Hitachi high-performance 16-bit microchip, with a 4 Mb flash memory.
This allows high flexibility and the possibility to be re-programmed if necessary.
The internal wiring is considerably reduced.
The modular design of the electronic cards allows high flexibility for a great variety
of combinations.

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 A dedicated software for PC and PDA is available for EFS 2000.
With the new software, total control of EFS 2000 is always available in your hands and in your office. With
a smart user-friendly graphic interface, all the actuator information, set-up,
configuration data, diagnostic messages and data logger info are available for visualisation,
analysis and reconfiguration from your PDA or PC.

PDA Manager
The PDA Manager will transform your common PDA or dedicated industrial PDA into a strong tool for the
complete control, set-up and diagnostics of the EFS 2000 actuators installed in your plant.

A user-friendly graphic interface reproduces the actuator local control panel for an easy control of the
valve and offers several tools for a complete analysis of the actuator status.

EFS 2000 supports BluetoothTM and IrDA non-intrusive communication.

In particular, with BluetoothTM communication it is possible to communicate with the actuator within a
distance of several meters from any angle.
In addition, it is possible to connect to all the actuators within operation distance with one single PDA.

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The PDA Manager software supports BluetoothTM, USB and IrDA communication
(Windows 2000 and XP operating systems).
All the data exchanged with the actuator on-field can be shared with your PC in the office
through the PC Manager Software.
Connect the PDA to the PC with the ActiveSync program and download all the data.

Standard PDA minimum basic requirements:

❑ Operating systems: Windows‚ MobileTM 2003 for Pocket PC;
❑ BluetoothTM interface module;
❑ Processor: 266 MHz processor;
❑ Memory: 32 MB SDRAM minimum;
❑ 3.5" TFT display with 16k colour depth.

Ex-hazardous area industrial PDA technical characteristics:

- High performance industrial PDA based on Windows‚ MobileTM, with compact external
dimensions, an integrated WLAN, USB and BluetoothTM port.
- Meets different industry requirements operating both inside and outside of
Ex-hazardous areas.

Basic features:
❑ Ergonomic design to facilitate operations without fatigue during continuous use;
❑ High resolution colour display, readable even in the most unfavourable
light conditions;
❑ Protection from static electricicty, water and dust;
❑ Shockproof housing (non-corroding);
❑ Standard keyboard with navigation field and programmable keys;
❑ 3.5" TFT display with 16k colour depth.

Technical data sheet:

❑ Operating systems: Windows‚ MobileTM 2003
Premium-Software for Pocket PC;
❑ Processor: 400 MHz processor based on Intel technology;
❑ Power supply: Rechargeable battery;
❑ Standard delivery: Unit, Charger, Operating instructions,
safety instruction, software CD;

❑ Ex-Data:
Ex-hazardous application intrinsically safe type and suitable
for different gas and dust atmospheres, ATEX or other certification.

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 PC Manager
PC Manager transforms your PC into a strong tool for the control, set-up and
diagnostics of EFS 2000 actuators.

A user-friendly graphic interface reproduces the actuator local control panel

for an easy control of the valve and offers several tools for a complete
analysis of the actuator status.

EFS 2000 supports BluetoothTM and IrDA non-intrusive communication or serial

communication (intrusive).

The same interfaces available with PDA MANAGER with an improved

graphic release (considering the larger screens available on PCs)
are easily syncronisable with the PDA:

- Actuator control:

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- Actuator maintenance and diagnostic informations:

- Actuator set-up:

- Actuator data logger:

PC Manager software supports BluetoothTM, USB and IrDA communication (Windows 2000 and XP
operating systems).

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 Standard ICON2000
multiturn electric actuator

Spring return mechanism

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 Local control and
configuration panel

Hydraulic control group

for manual operation

Electromagnetic clutch

Epicyclic gear reduction with

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rack and pinion transmission
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 The base version is an intelligent actuator with hardwired (i.e. point-to-point) connection.

High profile standards: all major features are included

in the base version.
Automatic phase correction
The valve will be protected as the system automatically recognises and corrects phases
preventing any unforeseen error in the rotation direction.

Phase failure correction

In case of loss of one phase, this features prevents the motor from overheating. The minimum time to set the
alarm on is 100 ms, in order to prevent the system from being influenced by casual
oscillations. In case of loss of one phase during motor running, the actuator will reach
the end-of-travel position before setting the alarm condition and de-energising the actuator.

Motor thermostat
If during operation the temperature of the motor overrides the security limits, a thermostat
will set the alarm condition and the command signal will be inhibited.

Jammed valve protection

If, after a command (close/open), the valve position does not change within a pre-set time,
an alarm condition is set and the command signal will be inhibited.
The pre-set time can be any time within an interval of 2 to 100 seconds.

Anti-hammer protection
This feature will protect both the motor and the valve. If a torque limit is reached it will
prevent the valve from moving in the same direction which caused the torque limit.

Instantaneous reversal protection

When the actuator is operating in one direction and an immediate command for a reverse
direction is set, unpredicted current surges arise with possible damages to the motor.
To prevent such problems, a delay between the opposite commands can be programmed
from 500 ms to 5 seconds.

Warnings
Warning signals become active when the operating conditions are close to a critical alarm level.
Warning is displayed but operation is not interrupted.

Remote controls
Three different configurations are available:
- 4 wires (OP, CL, Stop, C/latched)
- 3 wires (OP, CL, C/push-to-run or latched with instant reverse)
- 2 wires (NO contact to open or reverse)

Control voltage
- 24Vdc, internal supply
- 20 to 125 Vdc, external supply
- 20 to 120 Vac, external supply

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 Emergency Shutdown (ESD)
When an ESD signal is received, the actuator performs the ESD programmed action, moving on the fail
position under the action of the spring.
The ESD action is performed by default when the ESD signal is sent.
Other conditions for ESD can be configured through the local interface:
- ESD in case of loss of main power;
- ESD in case of Local Selector selected in OFF position
- ESD by an emergency local push-button (mushroom type).

Local RESET
After an ESD action, normal operation can be restored after a Local RESET through the local
push-button, or rather be automatically restored, depending on configuration.

Analogic position retransmission

Through 4-20mA with galvanic insulation

Remote output contacts

7 voltage-free latching contacts and 1 change-over, voltage-free contact of relays are available for
remote indication.
They can all be configured as Normally Open or Normally
Closed for one of the following conditions:
- Fully open - Motor over temperature
- Fully closed - Torque alarm
- Intermediate position - Torque alarm in opening
- Position ≥ XX % - Torque alarm in closing
- Position ≤ XX % - Jammed valve alarm
- Actuator opening - Jammed valve in opening
- Actuator closing - Jammed valve in closing
- Motor running - Mid-travel alarm
- Blinker - Warning
- Local selected - Low battery
- Remote selected - EFS in manual mode
- Local stop active
- PST active
- Manual operation

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Monitor relay
When the actuator is not available for remote control, an alarm condition is set through a Monitor Relay with a
change-over type, voltage free contact.
The Monitor Relay is normally energized and will be de-energized under one of the following conditions:
- loss of main power - speed sensor failure
- loss of one phase - PST alarm (PST not achieved)
- internal temperature alarm - HW error
- electrical contactors failure - mid-travel alarm
- position sensor failure - configuration error
- EFS mid-travel alarm
- EFS in manual mode

The following other conditions can be individually configured to switch over the Monitor Relay:
- motor over temperature - Manual operation selected
- over torque - ESD action performed
- jammed valve - Local STOP push-button pressed
- LOCAL or OFF selected - Low battery

Contactor failure
As one of the vital parts of the actuators, contactors are continuously monitored. If a malfunction
is detected an alarm is set and the command is inhibited.
Maximum torque alarm
During torque operation, if the current torque exceeds the relevant set value, the actuator
command is inhibited and an alarm condition is set.
Opto-coupled remote controls
Actuator may be remotely controlled by 4, 3 or 2 wires, depending on the connection on
the terminal board. Several options are available: latched, momentary, etc...
Torque alarm by-pass
During opening command, starting from open/closed position it is possible to set an
interval from 0% to 20% of the total stroke where torque alarm is ignored.
This will allow the actuator to win the Break-to-open torque.
High/Low electronic temperature
Through a semiconductor-based temperature sensor, the temperature in the electronic card is
detected and an alarm condition is set on reaching the lowest/highest limits.

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 Local operator interface
The local interface is designed for easy operation and to supply a complete and clear set of information.
It is composed of
- a padlockable three-position selector for LOCAL/OFF/REMOTE operation selection
- two pushbuttons for local OPEN/CLOSE controls and menu navigation
- one pushbutton for local stop
- 2 customised displays, with backlight and heater:
• numeric 31/2 digit display for torque and position indication
• graphic display supporting various character sets
All buttons are recessed for protection from accidents or misuse. The local push-buttons OPEN/CLOSE can
be configured with 3 options: latched, latched + instant reverse, push-to-run.
Through the local interface the field operator can enter a basic configuration menu
which allows to set the following parameters:

Base parameters Extended parameters

- End of travel position in opening/closing - Timer parameters
- Opening/closing torque values - Position servo-amplifier parameters
- Position/torque display - Fieldbus interface parameters
- Opening/closing by torque/position - Data logger
- Output contacts - Maintenance date
- PST function - Diagnostic info
- Remote/Local control feature - ….
- ESD feature
The configuration menu is password-protected.
Three LEDs with settable different colours to indicatevalve opening/closing, alarms, warnings, mid-travel
and end-of-the-stroke positions.

Added extra features

Predictive maintenance
Some of the most vital parts of the actuator are monitored:
- contactor cycles count
- torque trend
- alarms data log

Timer Function Module (TMR)

It allows for partial or complete timer controlled valve stroke.Through the local/remote interface the following can be set:
- if it has to be active during opening or closing operation
- ON time, from 2 to 200 sec max, with resolution of 1 sec.
- OFF time, from 1 to 200 sec max, with resolution of 1 sec.
- percentage of position when timer starts in opening
- percentage of position when timer starts in closing

Electronic card identification message

Base, terminal board EFS card and 4-20mA card are clearly identified with a 64 character message for fast track
including:
- Biffi assembly code
- Assembly serial number
- Manufacturing date
- Software and Hardware versions
- Description

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Data log ❑ Nominal torque
ICON2000 is complete with an exhaustive data log system ❑ Actuator speed
which will allow for storage of main events occurring during ❑ Power supply
actuator operation. The recorded data are: ❑ Motor rating
❑ Motor duty
Alarms: ❑ Motor poles
❑ Last 64 alarms and date ❑ Motor type
❑ Last 64 warnings and date ❑ Motor current
Torque curves: ❑ Test date
The EFS actuator keeps track of the most recently recorded ❑ Wiring diagram
100 curves in opening and 100 curves in closing, storing data ❑ Enclosure
relevant to: date, time, temperatures, main voltage, ❑ Certificate
❑ Lubricant
travel time, torque sample (measured each 1% of position change).
❑ HW version
Operations: ❑ SW version
❑ Opening time of the last stroke ❑ Torque set-up in opening
❑ Closing time of last stroke ❑ Torque set-up in closing
❑ Total contactor operations
Valve data
❑ Motor run time
To identify the valve and its function in the process, the valve
❑ Time out without electrical power
manufacturer/end user can enter the following data:
❑ Utilisation rate
❑ Valve tag name
❑ Recent contactor operations
❑ Valve serial number
❑ Recent motor run time
❑ Manufacturer
❑ Recent time without electrical power
❑ Break opening torque
❑ Recent utilisation rate ❑ Max stem thrust
Maintenance dates: ❑ Flange type
❑ Last maintenance date 28 characters are available for such information.
❑ Next maintenance date Customisable torque profiles
❑ Date of the last "clear recent data log" In some applications you need to set different torque profiles for
❑ Start-up date operating the valve.
PST data: For this reason we have introduced a 3-point torque profile.
❑ Last PST report Local ESD function
❑ Next scheduled PST date Local mushroom pushbutton
❑ PST initial signature (sec/pos)
❑ Last 100 PST profiles (sec/pos)

EFS data:
❑ EFS status
❑ Clutch coil status
❑ Manual/Auto selector status
❑ EFS card temperature (C°)
❑ Mushroom pushbutton status
❑ EFS heater status

Log-in recorder:
❑ The last 8 log-in data via BluetoohTM, infrared or PDA/PC are recorded

Name plate
The basic information about the actuator are electronically stored
in a non-volatile memory:
❑ Serial number
❑ Actuator size

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 The following is a description of our EFS2000 standard features/options and working conditions.
For whatever you may require which is not listed below, please contact Biffi Sales offices.

Voltage ratings
The actuator can accept the following voltage supplies:

Three phase:
❑ 50 Hz ❑ 60 Hz
230, 240, 380, 400, 415, 440, 460, 480, 500, 690 V 208, 280, 380, 460, 480, 575 V

Single phase
❑ 110, 115, 220, 240 V at 50, 60 Hz

ESD signal voltage: from 24 to 230 Vac/Vdc

ESD signal power: 40W in rush/24W maintained

Tolerance on fluctuations
❑ Voltage: ±10% continuous ❑ Frequency: ±2%
+10% -15% intermittent

Working temperature
❑ The standard range is -30°C to +70°C
❑ Extended ranges -40°C to +70°C
❑ Special temperature range on request.

Storage temperature
❑ From -55°C to +85°C

Environmental protections
❑ Only waterproof
IP 68 according to IEC 529 and CEI EN60529 (15 m dept/90 hours), or alternatively
NEMA 4, NEMA 4X and NEMA 6 according to NEMA ICS6

❑ Standard explosionproof degree

EEx-d IIB T4 according to EN50014, EN50018 and EN50281-1-1 (-40°C/+70°C)
IP 68 according to IEC 529 and CEI EN60529 (15 m dept/90 hours), or alternatively
NEMA 4, NEMA 4X and NEMA 6 according to NEMA ICS6

❑ Hazardous classification
II 2 GD according to ATEX 94/9/EEC
IP 68 according to IEC 529 and CEI EN60529 (15 m dept/90 hours), or alternatively
NEMA 4, NEMA 4X and NEMA 6 according to NEMA ICS6

Safety Compliance
❑ Electromagnetic compatibility directive (EMC)
ICON2000 actuators conform to the requirements of EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and
further amendments.

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❑ Low voltage directive (LV)
ICON2000 actuators conform with Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and further amendments by
the application of EN60204-1 1993.

❑ Machinery directive
ICON2000 actuators comply with the provision of Machinery Directive 98/37/EEC.

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❑ Suitable for use in SIL 3 application; TUV certificate

Test Summary
❑ Life test
Standard ICON2000 life test is based on AWWA 540-93 for a minimum of 10,000 cycles.

❑ Vibration test
ICON2000 are certified as per IEC 60068-2-6- Appendix B (plant induced): frequencies from 1
to 500 Hz (in 3 axes) with 2.0g peak acceleration. Sweep cycles in each axis: 10.

❑ Seismic test
ICON2000 are tested in accordance with IEC 60068-2-57. Frequencies from 1 to 35 Hz (in 3
axes) with max 2.0g peak acceleration. Verification of structural integrity at 5g. Endurance of
oscillogram: 30 seconds.

❑ Environmental test
ICON2000 are tested according to the following standards: IEC 68-2-1 (cold) up to –55°C,
IEC 68-2-2 (dry heat) up to +85°C, IEC 68-2-3 (damp heat) up to +40°C with 93% relative humidity.

❑ Salt spray test

ICON2000 external coating is tested for resistance to salt spray for 1,500 hours according to
ASTM B117/IEC 68-2-11.

❑ Noise test
ICON2000 are tested according to EN21680. Noise level is less than 65 dB (grade A) at 1m distance.

Motors
Base version ICON2000 are equipped with three-phase asynchronous, squirrel cage, induction-type low-inertia
balanced motors. For single phase or direct current supply, a special interface allows to use conventional
asynchronous motors. The open frame is protected by an Explosionproof / Waterproof
cover fixed on the actuator housing. Internal protection by a temperature sensor, inserted in the motor windings.
The motor flange is directly coupled to the actuator housing with internal flying leads wired
to an intermediate terminal board. Electric motors are supplied with insulation class H as standard with dedicated
speed and temperature sensor.

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 Manual override
All actuators may be provided with an hydraulic control group for manual operation by means of a
hand-pump in case of power failure. This control group is also necessary to adjust the fail-safe speed.

Terminal block
Terminal block is located in a double sealed enclosure.
The terminal block is provided with the following terminations and accessories:
- 3 terminals for power supply
- 46 terminals for controls
- 2 for DC external supply
- 2 for low voltage (max 230V) external supply
- 1 external earth
- 1 external neutral

Cable entries
Three cable entries are supplied as standard.
One extra entry is optionally available.
The standard thread is NPT and diameter is:
- one with 11/2"
- two with 1"
- one with 3/4" (optional)
ISO Rc 7/1, ISO metric BS3643 and DIN 40430/PG and different diameters are available as options.

Data logger
“Data logger” is available for collecting different types of data useful in maintenance or diagnostic
programs. Since the amount of collected data is quite large, the data logger must be downloaded
onto a Pc/Pda through Irda or BluetoothTM connection to be viewed.

The main functions of the Data logger are:

- RECORDER mode: measurement and memorisation of main
voltage supply (V), motor temperature (C°), electronics
compartment temperature (C°), with configurable sampling time and start date and time (up to 256 sets
of measures can be memorised)

- EVENT mode: memorisation of Open or Close commands, with indication of source, date and time.
Configurable Start date and time. Up to 128 events can be memorised.

- T-RECORDER mode: measurement and memorization of torque in opening (%), torque in closing (%),
motor temperature (C°), electronic compartment temperature (C°) with configurable sampling time,
start and time. The last 256 measures are continuously memorised. When a torque alarm arises the
T-recorder stops.

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 A large variety of optional modules can be added to the base version.
If the option you are looking for is not listed below, please contact Biffi.

Fieldbus interfaces
ICON2000 modular design is easily upgraded from base-to-base to bus versions. You just need to
add the relevant plug-in card.
ICON2000 flexible interface allows connection to the major field bus available on the market:
Foundation Fieldbus
Profibus DPV0, DPV1 and redundant DPV1
LonWorks
DeviceNet
Modbus
…
Please ask our Sales people for specific requirements.

Position Servoamplifier Module (PSM)

The module is necessary for actuators in modulating and inching duty. It drives the motor through
pulses at constant frequency and duration proportional to the position error, following an externally
set analogical point signal.
The basic features are:
Input: 4-20 mA or 0-20 mA with galvanic insulation
Output: 4-20 mA with galvanic insulation for position or torque re-transmission.
Three additional SPST output contacts to be configured "make or break".
2 interlock inputs.

Position Analogue Retransmission Module (APTM)

This card gives a 4-20 mA galvanically insulated module for position or torque retransmission.
It is easily plugged in on the base card with no need for dedicated tools.

Solid state power switch over temperature

(only for heavy modulation duty version)
It detects power card maximum temperature condition and sets the relevant alarm.

Extended temperature ranges

-40/+70 °C by use of extended range components
-55/+70 °C by use of a heating source for internal electronic components, powered by
external supply.

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Partial stroke test (PST)
Through a specific procedure a partial stroke test function can be carried out to check the
functionality of the essential parts to achieve the EFS safety function while the valve/actuator is in
line and in service.

Anticondensate heater
The internal modules provide enough power to grant anticondensation protection for general
applications. But when the environment air humidity reaches critical levels, an additional heater
(10 Watt - 1500 Ohm, with external power supply) may be supplied on request.

Battery
Auxiliary batteries can be provided in an intrinsically safe enclosure.
With auxiliary batteries it is possible to remotely transmit position
also in case of power failure.

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 Spring to Open

* The information herein contained is

reserved property of Biffi and is
subject to being modified without
notice.

Standard cable entries:

a = 1” NPT
b = 1 1/2” NPT

EFS2000 Series Overall Dimensions

Model A a1 a2 B b1 b2 b3 H Weight (Kg)
EFS 10 OP 780 374 406 575 273 302 36 475 100
EFS 20 OP 780 374 406 575 273 302 36 475 120
EFS 40 OP 1020 540 480 575 273 302 65 475 160
EFS 80 OP 1020 540 480 575 273 302 65 475 180
EFS 160 OP 1390 780 610 575 273 302 125 525 300
EFS 320 OP 2055 1070 985 582 283 299 164 700 515
EFS 480 OP 2055 1070 985 582 283 299 164 700 550
EFS 960 OP 3025 1925 1100 624 313 311 204 800 880
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 Spring to Close

Standard cable entries:

a = 1” NPT
b = 1 1/2” NPT

EFS2000 Series Overall Dimensions

Model A a1 a2 B b1 b2 b3 H Weight (Kg)
EFS 10 CL 780 374 406 575 273 302 36 475 100
EFS 20 CL 780 374 406 575 273 302 36 475 120
EFS 40 CL 1020 540 480 575 273 302 65 475 160
EFS 80 CL 1020 540 480 575 273 302 65 475 180
EFS 160 CL 1390 780 610 575 273 302 125 525 300
EFS 320 CL 2055 1070 985 582 283 299 164 700 515
EFS 480 CL 2055 1070 985 582 283 299 164 700 550
EFS 960 CL 3025 1925 1100 624 313 311 204 800 880
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 EFS2000 Series WGR
d7 Max Stem Acceptance
Insert Bush
Model ISO 5211 Ø d1 Ø d3 Ø d4 N Hmin h1 Ø d7 Ø dx
EFS10 F10 125 102 M10 4 50 20 25 35
EFS20 F10 125 102 M10 4 50 20 25 35
EFS40 F14 175 140 M16 4 89 25 42 51
EFS80 F14 175 140 M16 4 89 25 42 51
EFS160 F16 210 165 M20 4 105 30 65 76
EFS320 F25 300 254 M16 8 130 25 90 104
EFS480 F25 300 254 M16 8 130 25 90 104
EFS960 F30 350 298 M20 8 165 30 103 120

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Torque Curves
Fail to Open diagram

Fail to Close diagram

Note: see paragraph 2.2 and 2.3 for details.

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 TN_1456 Rev.1
EFS2000 v4 - 3Ph version - Spring to Open data sheet

EFS Model (1) SET SST MST MET ET FST ICON Model

EFS 10OP/93-XX 93 130 150 110 60 ICON-010/25-6

93 130 150 110 45 ICON-010/25-8
93 130 150 110 30 ICON-010/25-12
From 2 to 20 secs
93 130 150 110 15 ICON-010/25-25
93 130 150 110 10 ICON-010/25-37
93 130 150 110 5 ICON-010/25-74

EFS 20OP/225-XX 225 300 350 275 60 ICON-010/50-6

225 300 350 275 45 ICON-010/50-8
225 300 350 275 30 ICON-010/50-12
From 2 to 20 secs
225 300 350 275 15 ICON-010/50-25
225 300 350 275 10 ICON-010/50-37
225 300 350 275 5 ICON-010/50-74

EFS 40OP/450-XX 450 610 680 520 90 ICON-010/60-8

450 610 680 520 60 ICON-010/60-12
450 610 680 520 30 From 3 to 30 secs ICON-010/60-25
450 610 680 520 20 ICON-010/60-37
450 610 680 520 10 ICON-010/60-74

EFS 80OP/900-XX 900 1250 1250 900 90 ICON-010/110-8

900 1250 1250 900 60 ICON-010/110-12
900 1250 1250 900 30 From 3 to 30 secs ICON-010/110-25
900 1250 1250 900 20 ICON-010/110-37
900 1250 1250 900 10 ICON-010/110-74

EFS 160OP/1800-XX 1800 2800 2800 1800 150 ICON-010/110-12

1800 2800 2800 1800 100 ICON-010/110-18
1800 2800 2800 1800 75 From 3 to 30 secs ICON-010/110-25
1800 2800 2800 1800 50 ICON-010/110-37
1800 2800 2800 1800 25 ICON-010/110-74

EFS 320OP/3600-XX 3600 5400 5400 3600 240 ICON-020/210-8

3600 5400 5400 3600 150 ICON-020/210-12
3600 5400 5400 3600 75 From 3 to 30 secs ICON-020/210-25
3600 5400 5400 3600 50 ICON-020/210-37
3600 5400 5400 3600 25 ICON-020/210-74

EFS 480OP/4500-XX 4500 6670 5800 3600 120 ICON-020/240-16

4500 6670 5800 3600 75 ICON-020/240-25
From 3 to 30 secs
4500 6670 5800 3600 50 ICON-020/240-37
4500 6670 5800 3600 25 ICON-020/240-74

EFS 960OP/9000-XX 9000 12000 12000 8200 200 ICON-030/430-12

9000 12000 12000 8200 100 ICON-030/430-25
From 5 to 45 secs
9000 12000 12000 8200 70 ICON-030/430-37
9000 12000 12000 8200 35 ICON-030/430-74

Legenda
SET Spring ending torque (Nm) at 90° (end to open)
SST Spring starting torque (Nm) at 0° (start to open)
MST Electric Mode starting torque (Nm) at 90° (start to close)
MET Electric Mode ending torque (Nm) al 0° (end to close)
ET Time for stroke (sec/90°) with electric motor at 50Hz; multiply by 0,833 for 60Hz supply
FST Fail safe adjustable time (sec/90°)
(1) To complete the EFS Model indication replace the XX digits with ET number
1 Date: 13/11/2007
 TN_1457 Rev.1
EFS2000 v4 - 3Ph version - Spring to Close data sheet

EFS Model (1) SET SST MST MET ET FST ICON Model

EFS 10CL/93-XX 93 130 150 110 60 ICON-010/25-6

93 130 150 110 45 ICON-010/25-8
93 130 150 110 30 ICON-010/25-12
From 2 to 20 secs
93 130 150 110 15 ICON-010/25-25
93 130 150 110 10 ICON-010/25-37
93 130 150 110 5 ICON-010/25-74

EFS 20CL/225-XX 225 300 350 275 60 ICON-010/50-6

225 300 350 275 45 ICON-010/50-8
225 300 350 275 30 ICON-010/50-12
From 2 to 20 secs
225 300 350 275 15 ICON-010/50-25
225 300 350 275 10 ICON-010/50-37
225 300 350 275 5 ICON-010/50-74

EFS 40CL/450-XX 450 610 680 520 90 ICON-010/60-8

450 610 680 520 60 ICON-010/60-12
450 610 680 520 30 From 3 to 30 secs ICON-010/60-25
450 610 680 520 20 ICON-010/60-37
450 610 680 520 10 ICON-010/60-74

EFS 80CL/900-XX 900 1250 1250 900 90 ICON-010/110-8

900 1250 1250 900 60 ICON-010/110-12
900 1250 1250 900 30 From 3 to 30 secs ICON-010/110-25
900 1250 1250 900 20 ICON-010/110-37
900 1250 1250 900 10 ICON-010/110-74

EFS 160CL/1800-XX 1800 2800 2800 1800 150 ICON-010/110-12

1800 2800 2800 1800 100 ICON-010/110-18
1800 2800 2800 1800 75 From 3 to 30 secs ICON-010/110-25
1800 2800 2800 1800 50 ICON-010/110-37
1800 2800 2800 1800 25 ICON-010/110-74

EFS 320CL/3600-XX 3600 5400 5400 3600 240 ICON-020/210-8

3600 5400 5400 3600 150 ICON-020/210-12
3600 5400 5400 3600 75 From 3 to 30 secs ICON-020/210-25
3600 5400 5400 3600 50 ICON-020/210-37
3600 5400 5400 3600 25 ICON-020/210-74

EFS 480CL/4500-XX 4500 6670 5800 3600 120 ICON-020/240-16

4500 6670 5800 3600 75 ICON-020/240-25
From 3 to 30 secs
4500 6670 5800 3600 50 ICON-020/240-37
4500 6670 5800 3600 25 ICON-020/240-74

EFS 960CL/9000-XX 9000 12000 12000 8200 200 ICON-030/430-12

9000 12000 12000 8200 100 ICON-030/430-25
From 5 to 45 secs
9000 12000 12000 8200 70 ICON-030/430-37
9000 12000 12000 8200 35 ICON-030/430-74

Legenda
SET Spring ending torque (Nm) at 0° (end to close)
SST Spring starting torque (Nm) at 90° (start to close)
MST Electric Mode starting torque (Nm) at 0° (start to open)
MET Electric Mode ending torque (Nm) al 90° (end to open)
ET Time for stroke (sec/90°) with electric motor at 50Hz; multiply by 0,833 for 60Hz supply
FST Fail safe adjustable time (sec/90°)
(1) To complete the EFS Model indication replace the XX digits with ET number
1 Date: 13/11/2007
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 NOTES

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For any further information you may require please contact Biffi Sales office;
tel. ++39-0523.944411, fax ++39-0523.943923,
e-mail: sales@biffi.it

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