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The illustration at right depicts the indicator lights and direct manual override. Notice that an arrow on the manual override will eventually align with the very visible "OPEN" on the housing body. This arrow moves with the override, and is a position indicator visible from all sides...it is repeated on the opposite side, and points to "CLOSED" on the 2nd and 4th panels of the housing.
A manual override wheel drives the valve shaft, allowing positive and rapid positioning of the valve. The manual override wheel is directly linked via a one-way clutch to the motor gearbox. This eliminates slow manual actuation through actuator gearing, and if the gear train is jammed, the manual override will still function properly.
This is a critical safety feature: In the event of a power failure, the valve can be rapidly turned to the "off" position, preventing spills, overflows, and other hazardous conditions.
Series EBV mounts easily to the mounting lugs on the True Blue ball valve body, using supplied hardware. Wiring diagrams are included; all wiring should conform to local codes. Motor must receive a continuous signal for a minimum of 8 seconds. For applications where a momentary signal or one of less than 8 seconds is supplied, a time delay relay can be used; consult factory.
Duty cycle is defined as the percentage of motor on time to the motor off plus motor on time. The EBV-65 has a duty cycle of 50% with a motor run time of 6 seconds at 60 Hz AC; required off time is 6 seconds. The EBV-104 has a duty cycle of 20% with a motor run time of 5 seconds at 60 Hz AC; required off time is 20 seconds. For voltages at 50 Hz, motor run time is 7 seconds. These duty cycles are at an ambient temperature of 70°F (21°C). A special gear motor can be supplied if a greater duty cycle is required. Increases in ambient temperature will result in a reduced duty cycle. If duty cycles are exceeded, temperature will rise in the housing and the thermal overload protection will open the electrical circuit when the coil temperature reaches 220°F (105°C). It will automatically close when the temperature drops to an acceptable level. The maximum recommended ambient temperature for Series EBV is 120°F (49°C), but duty cycle is diminished considerably at this temperature.
Actuator motor is totally contained within a glass-filled polyester housing designed to meet NEMA 4X and is CSA approved. Housing screws are stainless steel, seals are Buna-N, and override wheel bearings are PTFE. For optional materials, please consult factory.
| SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Type | EBV-65 | EBV-104 |
| Ball Valve Size | 1/2", 3/4", 1" | 1¼", 1½", 2" |
| Voltage AC* | 24, 120, 220, 230, 240V (50 or 60Hz) | |
| Duty Cycle | 50% at 70ºF | 20% at 70ºF |
| Motor Run Time | 6 seconds @ 60 Hz AC 7 seconds @ 50 Hz AC | 5 seconds @ 60 Hz AC 7 seconds @ 50 Hz AC |
| Motor Off Time | 6 seconds @ 60 Hz AC 7 seconds @ 50 Hz AC | 20 seconds @ 60 Hz AC 28 seconds @ 50 Hz AC |
| Continuous Signal Required | 8 seconds | |
| Amps at 24V AC Amps at 120V AC Amps at 220V AC Amps at 240V AC | 3.0 0.6 0.3 0.3 | 10.0 2.0 1.1 1.0 |
| Weight of Actuator Only | 5 lbs (2.27 Kg) | 7 lbs (3.16 Kg) |
| Housing Material | Petra (Terephthalate) Thermoplastic | |
| Housing Seals | Buna Nitrile | |
| Ambient Temperature | 0-50º C | |
| Rating | CSA Approved, IP-54 | |
| NOTES: *AC voltage and cycles (50 or 60 Hz) must be specified with order. Consult factory for DC applications. Maximum recommended ambient temperature is 120ºF (49ºC) with reduced duty cycle. | ||
| Valve Size | 1/2" | 3/4" | 1" | 1¼" | 1½" | 2" | ||||||
| DIM | IN | MM | IN. | MM | IN. | MM | IN | MM | IN. | MM | IN. | MM |
| A | 5.44 | 138.2 | 5.44 | 138.2 | 5.44 | 138.2 | 7.47 | 189.7 | 7.47 | 189.7 | 7.47 | 189.7 |
| B | 4.94 | 125.5 | 4.94 | 125.5 | 4.94 | 125.5 | 5.63 | 143.0 | 5.63 | 143.0 | 5.63 | 143.0 |
| C | 7.81 | 198.8 | 8.19 | 208.0 | 8.37 | 212.7 | 9.44 | 239.7 | 9.44 | 239.7 | 9.44 | 239.7 |
| D | 9.31 | 236.5 | 10.12 | 257.2 | 10.12 | 257.2 | 11.50 | 292.1 | 11.50 | 292.1 | 11.50 | 292.1 |
| E | 1.75 | 44.4 | 2.34 | 59.4 | 2.34 | 59.4 | 3.37 | 85.7 | 3.37 | 85.7 | 3.37 | 85.7 |
| F | 2.62 | 66.7 | 3.00 | 76.2 | 3.25 | 82.5 | 4.25 | 107.9 | 4.25 | 107.9 | 4.25 | 107.9 |
| G | 0.94 | 23.8 | 0.94 | 23.8 | 0.94 | 23.8 | 1.19 | 30.2 | 1.19 | 30.2 | 1.19 | 30.2 |
| H | 2.72 | 69.1 | 2.72 | 69.1 | 2.72 | 69.1 | 3.74 | 94.9 | 3.74 | 94.9 | 3.74 | 94.9 |
| I | 1.2 | 32.0 | 1.5 | 38.0 | 1.9 | 48.0 | 2.5 | 63.5 | 2.5 | 63.5 | 2.5 | 63.5 |
A 3/4" ball valve in Geon® PVC with Viton® seals and BSP threaded connections will be used as an example. The part number, as shown below, would be EBV075XVT-PV. If this used standard NPT threads, the X would be left out of the part number. All of the possible permutations are shown under the part number in the table below.
| EBV 075 X V T - PV | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valve Pipe Size | X = BSP or Metric | Seal Material | Connections | Body Material |
| 050 (½ in.); NPT/BSP | V-Viton | S-Socket Ends | PV- Geon® PVC | |
| 075 (¾ in.); NPT/BSP | EP- EPDM | T-Threaded Ends (NPT) | CP- Corzan® CPVC | |
| 100 (1 in.); NPT/BSP | F-Flanges | PP- Natural Polypro | ||
| 125 (1¼ in.); NPT/BSP | PF- Kynar® PVDF | |||
| 150 (1½ in.); NPT/BSP | ||||
| 200 (2 in.); NPT/BSP | ||||
| 20; 20mm, socket only | ||||
| 25; 25mm, socket only | ||||
| 32; 32mm, socket only | ||||
| 40; 40mm, socket only | ||||
| 50; 50mm, socket only | ||||
| 63; 63mm, socket only |
Design and dimension specifications vary slightly for 3" and 4" EBV models -- Please click here for details.
EBV-65 for 1/2", 3/4" & 1" valves
EBV-104 for 1¼", 1½" & 2" valves
Catalog pages for Series EBV in .PDF format -- ideal for printing
Installation instructions for Series EBV in .PDF format -- ideal for printing
Video presentation of Series EBV - features & ease-of-installation.
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Video presentation of Series MBV - the ball valve body used with the True Blue Electric Actuator.
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Ball Valves Index Page -- Overview and links to all ball valves, actuators, and accessories. Possibly the page you were on prior to this one.
Series MBV -- True Blue Ball Valves -- Manual version of Plast-O-Matic's popular ball valve line; constructed with integral mounting lugs for easy addition of an actuator when needed. Features also include Trunnion design, reinforced shaft and PTFE thrust washer. 2-way and 3-way designs. Socket, threaded, flanged ends, NPT, BSP or Metric; customizing available.
Series ABV -- Actuated Ball Valves -- Pneumatically or hydraulically powered actuators for 2-way and 3-way ball valves, sizes 1/2", 3/4", and 1". Air x air and "fail safe" air x spring models available; converts easily between types. Manual override standard.
Series ABR -- Actuated Ball Valves -- Pneumatically or hydraulically powered actuators for 2-way and 3-way ball valves, sizes 1-1/4", 1-1/2", and 2". Air x Air and "fail safe" Air x Spring models available. Manual override standard on air x air, optional on air x spring version. Air x spring converts easily between fail safe "open" and fail safe "closed."
Series TMBV -- 3-way Manual Ball Valves -- Explanatory page for 3-way ball valves, all sizes. These are the valves that serve as the base for the actuated packages depicted on this webpage.
Series TEBV -- Electrically Actuated Ball Valves 3-Way Electrically-Actuated Ball Valves, for installations where compressed air or hydraulic power is not available or practical.
Series TABV & TABR -- Actuated Ball Valves -- Explanatory page for pneumatically or hydraulically actuated 3-way ball valves, all sizes. For actuator specifications, use the above links for the appropriate size.
Series LMBV -- Lateral Reducing Ball Valve -- Explanatory page for lateral reducing ball valves which simplify lateral connections.
Series Z-Vent MBV -- Vented Ball Valve for Sodium Hypochlorite -- Vented ball valve for sodium hypochlorite and other applications prone to outgassing.
Series LS -- Limit Stops -- For use with actuated ball valves.
Series SW -- Limit Switches -- For use with actuated ball valves.
Air-Operated Diaphragm Valves and Globe Valves- Perhaps your application requires more rapid shut-off, or you want to use line pressure to open the valve, or have other reasons you don't specifically want a ball valve. If so, True Blue ASO, BSD, or BSR is likely to meet your needs.
Online Pressure Drop Calculator -- Allows you to easily determine the probable pressure drop across a valve. Note: For comparison and illustrative purposes only; not to be relied on for system design.
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