DFPD-...

NOTICE
Semi-rotary drive The operating torque of the actuator must not be greater than the maximum
permissible torque specified in ISO 5211 in relation to the size of the mounting
flange and coupling.

NOTICE
Festo SE & Co. KG Depending on the design, part-turn actuators that are moved to a defined
Ruiter Straße 82 switching position by spring force in a de-energised state lose at least 30% of
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• Take an appropriate safety factor into account in the application.
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2.3 Training of qualified personnel
Operating instruction Work on the product may only be carried out by qualified personnel who can
8202412 evaluate the work and detect dangers. The qualified personnel have knowledge
2023-11f and experience in process automation.
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Translation of the original instructions 4 Information on functional safety

© 2023 all rights reserved to Festo SE & Co. KG 4.1 Achievable safety classification
The product is suitable for use as an element in a safety-related system in accord-
1 About this document ance with IEC 61511.
– In Low Demand Mode up to SIL 2
1.1 Purpose of the document
– In High Demand Mode up to SIL 1
This document describes the use of the above-mentioned product. It contains Taking into account the required minimum hardware fault tolerance (HFT = 1), the
additional information for the use of the product in safety-related systems (safety product can also be used up to SIL 3 in a redundant configuration of the entire
manual in accordance with IEC 61508). system.
1.2 Applicable documents
NOTICE
The suitability for certain applications can only be determined in connection with
All available documents for the product è www.festo.com/sp. the assessment of further components of the subsystem. These must achieve the
same safety level.
1.3 Target group
This document is targeted towards individuals who mount and operate the 4.2 Safety function
product. It is additionally targeted towards individuals who are entrusted with Double-acting semi-rotary drives DFPD-...-RD/-LD
the planning and application of the product in a safety-oriented system. The safety function is to switch the actuator to the defined safety switching
1.4 Product version position. This switching movement is achieved by pressurising the corresponding
pressure chamber with compressed air. The value of the torque generated
This document refers to the standard version of the quarter turn actuator DFPD of depends on the pressure difference between the two pressure chambers sepa-
the following product versions. rated by the piston.
– DFPD-10 … -2300: product labelling without revision number
– DFPD-10 … -300: product labelling with revision number [Rev. 01] Single-acting semi-rotary drives DFPD-...-RS/-LS
This document does not apply to the variants DFPD- … -T4 and DFPD- … -T6 with The safety function is to switch the actuator to the defined safety switching
extended temperature range. position when the compressed air is switched off and the spring chamber is
1.5 Specified standards exhausted. This switching movement is achieved through the spring force of the
spring assembly.
Version
4.3 Operating conditions
IEC 61508-1:2010 IEC 61508-7:2010 – General information on safe operation è 2 Safety.
IEC 61508-2:2010 IEC 61511:2016 – Periodic tests (function test) è 11 Maintenance, è 11.1 General.
IEC 61508-4:2010 – Ambient conditions and other technical specifications è 15 Technical data.
4.4 Limitations of use
Tab. 1: Specified standards
If used in a safety-related system, the service life is limited to 8 years subject to
2 Safety compliance with the operating conditions.
– Recommended interval for a complete function test: 1 year
2.1 General safety instructions
– Maximum permissible interval for a complete function test: 3 years
– Only use the product in its original condition without unauthorised modifica- When a function test is negative, maintenance work must be carried out immedi-
tions. ately.
– Only use the product if it is in perfect technical condition.
– Observe the identifications on the product.
– Before working on the product, switch off the compressed air supply and lock it
to prevent it from being switched on again.
– Take into account the ambient conditions at the location of use. Corrosive
environments reduce the service life of the product.
– Protect the product from fluctuations in pressure: use a pressure control valve.
Return to Festo
Hazardous substances can endanger the health and safety of persons and cause
damage to the environment. To prevent hazards, the product should only be
returned if explicitly requested by Festo.
– Consult your regional Festo contact.
– Complete the declaration of contamination and attach it to the outside of the
packaging.
– Comply with all legal requirements for the handling of hazardous substances
and the transport of dangerous goods.
2.2 Intended use
The quarter-turn actuator operates process valves in fluid systems, (e.g. ball
valves or butterfly valves).
5 Product overview Double-acting quarter-turn actuator: DFPD-...-RD/-LD
5.1 Product structure
1 2 3 4

Fig. 2: Symbol for double-acting quarter-turn actuator

5
The switching movement is achieved by pressurising the corresponding pressure
5
chamber with compressed air. The value of the torque generated depends on the
pressure difference between the two pressure chambers separated by the piston.
Single-acting quarter-turn actuator: DFPD-...-RS/-LS

6
15

Fig. 3: Symbol for single-acting quarter-turn actuator

4
The switching movement is achieved through the spring force of the spring
assembly.

6 Transport
WARNING
14 Danger of crushing. Danger of shearing.
Body parts can be crushed or severed if the product falls.
• Use appropriate load handling equipment.
13
• For DFPD-2300: screw suitable transport lugs into the specified threaded holes.
12 Lift the drive by the transport lugs.
7
When dispatching used products, comply with all legal requirements for the han-
dling of hazardous substances and the transport of dangerous goods è 2 Safety.

7 Storage
– Remove all attachments.
– Store the product in a cool, dry environment protected from UV and corrosion.
Keep storage times short.
8 – Note the ambient and storage conditions.
– When storing for a long period, test that the product is working at regular
9 intervals.
– Seal the pneumatic ports.
10
– Protect the coupling parts with grease or protective oil.
11 – Store the product on a level wooden pallet to prevent damage to the coupling
flange.
Fig. 1: Product structure (taking DFPD-2300 as an example)
1 Mounting thread for limit switch 9 Coupling for process valve in 8 Assembly
or position sensor in accordance accordance with ISO 5211
with VDI/VDE 3845-1 8.1 Assembly without adapter bridge
10 Centering ring for mounting on
2 Transmission shaft adapter bridge, DFPD-...-C only 1 Quarter-turn actuator
11 Leakage slot
3 Mounting thread for NAMUR 2 Process valve
interface 12 Supply port 2 when the VDE2
4 Mounting thread for coding pin interface is used 1

13 Supply port 4, when the VDE2

5 Thread for transport lugs interface is used
(DFPD-2300 only)
14 Mounting thread for
6 Supply port 4 when the NAMUR adapter in accordance with
interface is used
VDI 3847-2 , DFPD-...-VDE2 only
7 End-position adjustment on both Supply port 2 when the NAMUR
sides 15
interface is used
8 Mounting thread for process
valve in accordance with
ISO 5211
2
A shaft projects outward through the housing on both sides. It transmits the
reaction torque to a process valve and, if applicable, a limit switch or position
sensor. The end stops can be adjusted in the range of 5° thanks to end-position
adjustment on both sides.
Fig. 4: Assembly without adapter
5.2 Function bridge
The piston movement of the quarter-turn actuator is converted into a swivel move- 1. Prepare the process valve.
ment of the transmission shaft by Rack & Pinion kinematics (gear rack/pinion). Adjust the control shaft of the process valve to implement the desired oper-
The swivel angle is 90° to a maximum of 180°, depending on the product version. ating method for opening and closing.
2. Place the quarter-turn actuator on the control shaft of the process valve.
DFPD-... -RD -LD -RS -LS
Ä The control shaft must sit in the coupling of the quarter-turn actuator
Mode of operation Double-acting, Double-acting, Single-acting Single-acting without tilting è 5.1 Product structure.
closes to the right closes to the left (spring return), (spring return), 3. Mount the quarter-turn actuator on the connecting flange of the process valve
closes to the right closes to the left
using 4 corrosion-resistant screws and retaining rings.
Symbol on product 4. Tighten the screws crosswise to the tightening torque. Note the flange type of
label
the quarter-turn actuator.

DFPD-... -F03 -F04 -F05 -F07

Tab. 2: Product version and mode of operation Tightening torque for the [Nm] 5.5 ± 0.5 5.5 ± 0.5 9.5 ± 0.5 23 ± 1
screws

Tab. 3: Tightening torques for the flange, DFPD-...-F03 … -F07

DFPD-... -F10 -F12 -F14 -F16 9.2 Single-acting quarter-turn actuator: DFPD-...-RS/-LS

Tightening torque for the [Nm] 48 ± 2 82 ± 2 195 ± 5 380 ± 10

Depending on the form of attachment chosen, supply ports are available on the
screws housing or on the NAMUR interface è 5.1 Product structure.
1. Prevent a corrosive atmosphere in the spring chamber. Use a rebreather block
Tab. 4: Tightening torques for the flange, DFPD-...-F10 … -F16
if the atmosphere is corrosive.
8.2 Assembly with adapter bridge 2. To prevent dirt from penetrating, fasten a filter element to supply port 4.
1 Quarter-turn actuator 3. Connect the air supply to supply port 2.
4. Seal unused supply ports with blind plugs.
2 Adapter bridge
Supply port Effect
3 Coupling 2 Air supply; always connected
1
4 Process valve 4 Pressurisation of spring chamber

Tab. 8: Supply port for single-acting quarter-turn actuator

2
10 Commissioning
3
Requirement: The quarter-turn actuator must be fully assembled and connected.
1. Ventilate the quarter-turn actuator slowly.
2. Check that it is working correctly at a low speed:
– Direction of rotation of the quarter-turn actuator
– Position of the process valve
4
11 Maintenance
11.1 General
Low Demand Mode:
– The product is maintenance-free in intended use.
Fig. 5: Assembly with adapter bridge High Demand Mode:
1. Have the adapter bridge and coupling ready è www.festo.com/catalogue. – Check that the product is working properly at regular intervals. The check
2. Mount the adapter bridge on the quarter-turn actuator. interval depends on the operating conditions.
– Align the studs of the adapter bridge lengthwise to the quarter-turn 11.2 Proof test (Proof Test)
actuator.
– Align the open side of the adapter bridge with the process valve. The proof test consists of a Full Stroke test of the actuator. Full rotation of
– Do not jam the centering ring in the drilled hole for the adapter bridge. the shaft is tested at the connection to the process valve dependent on the
– Screw in the screws, but do not tighten them yet. switching position of the control valve. The switching position of the shaft can
3. Prepare the process valve. be determined visually (position of the shaft groove) using a position sensor or
Adjust the control shaft of the process valve to implement the desired oper- something else suitable.
ating method for opening and closing. – Carry out the proof test at least once every 3 years.
4. Insert the coupling.
Ä The square of the coupling must sit in the coupling of the quarter-turn
During the proof test, the safety of the application must be ensured.
actuator without tilting è 5.1 Product structure.
5. Place the quarter-turn actuator with the adapter bridge and coupling on the 1. Trigger the rotation of the shaft at the control valve.
control shaft of the process valve. 2. Measure the time taken until the quarter-turn actuator has caused the shaft
Ä The square of the process valve must sit in the coupling without tilting. to rotate fully.
6. Mount the adapter bridge on the connecting flange of the process valve using Ä The test is successful if the quarter-turn actuator completes the move-
4 corrosion-resistant screws, retaining rings and nuts. ment within the switching time intended for control by the control valve.
7. Tighten the screws on the quarter-turn actuator and the process valve cross- 3. Check the actuator externally (visual inspection).
wise to the tightening torque. Note the flange type of the part-turn actuator. Ä The test is successful if no defect, leakage or contamination is detected.
4. Document the test results.
DFPD-... -F03 -F04 -F05 -F07
Tightening torque for the [Nm] 5.5 ± 0.5 5.5 ± 0.5 9.5 ± 0.5 23 ± 1 12 Malfunctions
screws
NOTICE
Tab. 5: Tightening torques for the flange, DFPD-...-F03 … -F07 Repairs to the product are not permissible. In the event of malfunctions or failure:
Replace the product and let Festo know about the failure. Return defective prod-
DFPD-... -F10 -F12 -F14 -F16
ucts to Festo.
Tightening torque for the [Nm] 48 ± 2 82 ± 2 195 ± 5 380 ± 10
screws Malfunction Cause Remedy
Tab. 6: Tightening torques for the flange, DFPD-...-F10 … -F16 The actuator will not move in the The supply ports are not con- – Adjust the tubing.
desired direction. nected correctly.
9 Installation
Tab. 9: Fault clearance
9.1 Double-acting quarter-turn actuator: DFPD-...-RD/-LD
Depending on the form of attachment chosen, supply ports are available on the 13 Modification
housing or on the NAMUR interface è 5.1 Product structure. 13.1 Replacing the spring assembly for DFPD-...-RS/-LS
1. Connect the air supply to supply port 2 and supply port 4. Requirements
2. Seal unused supply ports with blind plugs. – The mounting position is vertical. The quarter turn actuator is secured against
Supply port Effect1) tipping.
– The quarter turn actuator is demounted è 14 Disassembly.
DFPD-...-RD
2 Air supply, anti-clockwise direction of rotation WARNING
4 Air supply, clockwise direction of rotation Risk of injury from flying objects.
DFPD-...-LD A faulty spring package can result in the cover being ejected during disassembly
and causing injury.
2 Air supply, clockwise direction of rotation
• If the cover is still under spring force when the gap width is reached, do not
4 Air supply, anti-clockwise direction of rotation proceed with the disassembly.
1) Direction of rotation from the connection point of the accessory. • Replace the actuator.
Tab. 7: Supply port for the double-acting quarter-turn actuator
NOTICE
Plastic deformation of the screws
• Replace the screws after loosening them è www.festo.com/spareparts.
 1 Screw 13.2 Configuring the spring assembly for DFPD-...-RS/-LS
1
The configuration of the spring assembly varies depending on the nominal oper-
2 Washer ating pressure.
2 3 Toothed disc 1 2
3 4 Cover
4
5 Seal

5 6 Springs 3

7 End-position screws

Fig. 7: Configuring the spring assembly

1 Left 3 Spring position
2 Right

DFPD-... -20 -25 -30 -35 -40

7
Number of springs 4 5 6 7 8

Fig. 6: Replacing the spring assembly Spring position

Left 2-5 2-5 2-4-6 2-4-6 1-3-4-6
Replacing the spring assembly
1. Remove the end-position screws. Right 2-5 2-4-6 2-4-6 1-3-4-6 1-3-4-6
Ä The actuator is in the neutral position. Tab. 12: Number of springs and spring position, DFPD-...-20... -40 spring
2. Loosen the screws on the cover crosswise until there is a maximum gap configuration
of 6 mm between the cover and the actuator.
3. Check that the cover is not subject to spring force. DFPD-... -45 -50 -55 -60
Ä If the cover is subject to spring force, stop the disassembly. Number of springs 9 10 11 12
Ä If the cover is not subject to spring force, remove the screws.
Spring position
4. Remove the cover.
Left 1-3-4-6 1-3-4-5-6 1-3-4-5-6 1-2-3-4-5-6
Ä The spring assembly can be replaced.
5. Remove the springs. Right 1-3-4-5-6 1-3-4-5-6 1-2-3-4-5-6 1-2-3-4-5-6
6. Insert the new springs in the desired configuration. Tab. 13: Number of springs and spring position, DFPD-...-45... -60 spring
7. Mount the cover. Ensure the seal is in the correct position. configuration
8. Insert the new screws and tighten them crosswise to the tightening torque.
DFPD -10 -20 -40 -80 -120 14 Disassembly
Thread size M5 M5 M6 M6 M8 1. Switch off the power supply: compressed air supply, operating voltage.
2. Loosen the pneumatic connections.
Tightening torque
Ä The quarter-turn actuator is vented.
DFPD, [Nm] 7 ± 5 % 7±5% 10.5 ± 5 % 10.5 ± 5 % 23.5 ± 5 %
3. Remove the external attachments.
without revision number
4. Loosen the fastening screws of the quarter-turn actuator on the process
DFPD-..., [Rev. 01] [Nm] 4 ± 15 % 4 ± 10 % 8.8 ± 15 % 9 ± 10 % 20 ± 10 %
valve, and remove the quarter-turn actuator.
DFPD-...-C, [Rev. 01] [Nm] 4.5 ± 10 % 5 ± 15 %

Tab. 10: Cover screws, DFPD-10 … -120 15 Technical data

15.1 Technical data, safety engineering
DFPD -160/ -300 -480/ -900 -1200 -2300
-240 -700 Approval information, safety engineering
Type-examination The functional safety engineering of the product
Thread size M8 M10 M10 M12 M14 M16
has been certified by an independent testing body
Tightening torque è www.festo.com/sp
DFPD, [Nm] 23.5 40.5 40.5 65 ± 5 % 75 ± 5 % 120 Certificate issuing authority TÜV Rheinland Industrie Service GmbH
without revision number ±5% ±5% ±5% ±5%
Certificate no. 968/V 1106.01/23
DFPD-..., [Rev. 01] [Nm] 20 ± 15 % 35 ± 15 % – – – –
Tab. 14: Approval information, safety engineering
Tab. 11: Cover screws, DFPD-160 … -2300
Safety characteristic in accordance with IEC Value
61508
Results of Assessment
Route of Assessment 2H/1S
Type of Subsystem Type A
Mode of Operation Low Demand Mode / High Demand Mode
Systematic Capability SC 3
Diagnostic Coverage DC 0
Hardware Fault Tolerance HFT 0
Proof Test Coverage PTC 99%
Low Demand Mode, double-acting drives
Dangerous Failure Rate ëD 2.46 * 10-7/h
Average Probability of Failure on Demand PFDavg(T1) 1.10 * 10-3
1oo1 Assumptions: DC = 0%, T1= 1 year,
MRT = 72 h
Low Demand Mode, single-acting drives
Dangerous Failure Rate ëD 1.24 * 10-7/h
Average Probability of Failure on Demand PFDavg(T1) 5.52 * 10-4
1oo1 Assumptions: DC = 0%, T1= 1 year.
MRT = 72 h
High Demand Mode, DFPD-...-10/20/40/80/120/160/240/300-...-90
Assumed Demands per Year nop 8760/a
Nominal Lifetime1) B10d 492700
Safety characteristic in accordance with IEC Value DFPD-...-RD/-LD
61508
Nominal operating pres- [MPa] 0.55
Average Frequency of a Dangerous PFH 2.03 * 10-7/h sure
[bar] 5.5
Failure per Hour
[psi] 79.75
Mean time to failure, dangerous MTTFD 562 a
High Demand Mode, DFPD-...-40/120/240-...-120/135/180 Tab. 18: Nominal operating pressure, DFPD-...-RD/-LD
Assumed Demands per Year nop 8760/a DFPD-...-RS/-LS -20 -25 -30 -35
Nominal Lifetime2) B10d 245578
Nominal operating pres- [MPa] 0.2 0.25 0.3 0.35
Average Frequency of a Dangerous PFH 4.07 * 10-7/h sure
Failure per Hour [bar] 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5

Mean time to failure, dangerous MTTFD 280 a [psi] 29 36.25 43.5 50.75

High Demand Mode, DFPD-...-480/700/900/1200/2300 Tab. 19: Nominal operating pressure, DFPD-...-RS/-LS-20... -35
Assumed Demands per Year nop 8760/a
DFPD-...-RS/-LS -40 -45 -50 -55 -60
Nominal Lifetime3) B10d 986500
Average Frequency of a Dangerous PFH 1.01 * 10-7/h Nominal operating pres- [MPa] 0.4 0.45 0.5 0.55 0.6
Failure per Hour sure
[bar] 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0
Mean time to failure, dangerous MTTFD 1126 a [psi] 58 65.25 72.5 79.75 87
1) Value determined with 60% load, in accordance with DIN EN 15714. Tab. 20: Nominal operating pressure, DFPD-...-RS/-LS-40... -60
2) Value determined with 60% load, in accordance with DIN EN 15714.
3) Values determined without load
Air consumption per cycle at 0.6 MPa (6 bar, 87 psi) operating pressure
Tab. 15: Safety characteristics
15.2 Technical data, general Theoretical value for a full swivel movement:
0° … maximum swivel angle … 0°
DFPD
DFPD-10 -RP-90-D [l] 1.0
Certificates, declaration of conformity è www.festo.com/sp
DFPD-20 -RP-90-D [l] 1.8
Standard for connection to EN ISO 5211
-RP-90-S [l] 0.8
angle seat fitting
DFPD-40 -RP-90-D [l] 3.4
Cushioning None
-RP-90-S [l] 1.5
Mounting position Any
-RP-180-D [l] 5.2
Design Gear rack/pinion
DFPD-80 -RP-90-D [l] 7.4
Standard for valve connec- VDI/VDE 3845-1 (NAMUR)
tion -RP-90-S [l] 3.1
Ambient temperature [°C] –20 … +80 DFPD-120 -RP-90-D [l] 10.4
Swivel angle -RP-90-S [l] 4.3
DFPD-…-90 [°] 90 -RP-180-D [l] 12.8
DFPD-…-120 [°] 120 DFPD-160 -RP-90-D [l] 14.0
DFPD-…-135 [°] 135 -RP-90-S [l] 5.9
DFPD-…-180 [°] 180 DFPD-240 -RP-90-D [l] 20.3
End-position adjustment [°] _51) -RP-90-S [l] 8.6
range
-RP-180-D [l] 25.5
Material
DFPD-300 -RP-90-D [l] 26.4
Housing Anodised wrought aluminium alloy
-RP-90-S [l] 11.0
Screws Stainless steel
DFPD-480 -RP-90-D [l] 40.5
Cover
-RP-90-S [l] 17.2
DFPD-... Coated die-cast aluminium
-RP-180-D [l] 61.4
DFPD-...-C Anodised die-cast aluminium
DFPD-700 -RP-90-D [l] 58.8
Shaft
-RP-90-S [l] 24.5
DFPD-... Nickel-plated steel
DFPD-900 -RP-90-D [l] 75.9
DFPD-...-R3 Stainless steel
-RP-90-S [l] 34.5
Seal NBR
DFPD-1200 -RP-90-D [l] 105.0
1) Operation outside of the end-position adjustment range is not permitted and results in undefined loading -RP-90-S [l] 43.5
of the end cap.
Tab. 16: Technical data, general DFPD-2300 -RP-90-D [l] 204.0

15.3 Technical data, pneumatic -RP-90-S [l] 84.4

DFPD-... Tab. 21: Air consumption

Operating medium Compressed air to ISO 8573-1:2010 [7:4:4]
Information on the Lubricated operation possible, in which case lubricated opera-
operating medium tion will always be required
Pressure dew point at least 10 °C below the outside temperature
Operating pressure [MPa] 0.2 … 0.8
[bar] 2…8
[psi] 29 … 116

Tab. 17: Operating medium and operating pressure