Bernard Controls – AQL

Product specifications

Adaptation to all quarter-turn valves:

• Torque range from 15 to 70 Nm (direct mount)

Type of Controls

• Electromechanical, SWITCH
• Positioner, 4-20mA

BC Duty & Modulating Classification

• On-Off: Class A
• Inching/Positioning: Class B

IP68 / Corrosive environment: C4 / Operating temp.: -20…+60°C

Product benefits

Compact & optimized design

• Super compact design
• Product architecture & torque range adapted to customers’ requirements: 3 models from 15 to 70 Nm
• Multi-voltage (AC/DC) & multi-frequency products : suitable whatever your location on the globe
• 24VDC or 12VDC, both 2 or 3 wires available as an option
• Short delivery time, even for voluminous project, thanks to large production capacity

Reliable design

• BERNARD CONTROLS design methodology built-up on the nuclear market highly demanding requirements
• 80+ years of continuous experience and BC inventor of the compact quarter-turn electric actuator
• Extended lifetime: more than 200000 cycles attained during endurance tests in laboratory
• Heavy duty design: full aluminum enclosure protected by durable powder coating, C4, IP68, large temperature scale
• Self-locking at all speeds without any additional component
• S4 Motor Service Duty. Up to 120 starts per hour at peak of operation
• Electronic torque limiter for reinforced valve security
• 100% of delivered products are tested with automatic process before delivery
• Semi automated assembly line: enables complete electronics traceability

Easy to use

• Easy commissioning for quick installation on site: pre-wired version, wiring diagram inside the cover, Quick connector (IP68) option
• User-friendly set up of travel limitation system with a standard screwdriver. Cameblock directly
  accessible at the front.
• Positionner option (4-20mA)
• Manual operation via manual hexagonal output: essential for emergency intervention
• BC APP: Bernard Controls new mobile application to get access to full documentation and Assistance.