Potter RBVS Mode D'emploi

Features
• assembled in USa
• Fits most lever/tee type ball valves up to 2"
• Fits most backflow preventers up to 2"
• Operates on open or closed valves
• Includes mounting hardware to supervise coils on most
solenoids
• accommodates up to 12 aWg wire
• Optional field installed cover tamper switch kit (0090224)
• RoHS compliant
NOTICE
Before any work is done on the fire sprinkler or fire alarm system, the
building owner or their authorized representative shall be notified.
Before opening any closed valve, ensure that opening the valve
will not cause any damage from water flow due to open or missing
sprinklers, piping, etc.
Important: This document contains important information on the installation and operation of the RBVS Universal Ball Valve/Solenoid Coil Supervisory
Switches. please read all instructions carefully before beginning installation. a copy of this document is required by NFpa 72 to be maintained on site.
Description
The Model RBVS is designed to monitor the fully open or closed
position of a ball valve installed in a sprinkler system as well as monitor
the position of a coil on a solenoid for a preaction/deluge system. The
unit will fit on most ball valves installed on back-flow-preventers and
alarm trim lines of dry, alarm, and deluge sprinkler valves. The switch
operates if the ball valve handle is moved from the normal position.
However, the switch does not track the position of the handle or ball.
When the ball valve handle is under the RBVS plunger, a spring-loaded
actuator will contact the valve handle. When the handle is moved from
the position, this actuator extends to the tripped position, and the RBVS
contacts change state, thereby opening or closing a circuit.
The unit also includes a small "L" bracket and "V" clamp to allow the
RBVS to mount directly to the nipple on the coil of a solenoid valve.
The plunger of the RBVS is actuated by the stud protruding through the
center of the coil, see Fig. 6. If a technician removes the coil from the
solenoid for testing, the RBVS will activate.
a cover tamper switch is available and is activated by the removal of the
RBVS housing cover. If an attempt is made to remove the RBVS by the
removal of the mounting brackets, the unit will be set into the tripped
mode by this action.
The RBVS can be mounted to the hex portion of the ball valve or back-
flow-preventer or to the adjoining pipe via two clamps. The RBVS is
shipped with three sets of mounting kits to accommodate various pipe
and valve sizes, refer to Table 1. an "L" shaped and offset bracket for
mounting the switch enclosure and an extension bracket add to the
mounting flexibility of the RBVS. See "Typical Mounting Diagrams"
and "Installations and Operation" on following pages.
Potter Electric Signal Company, LLC
Technical Specifications
Dimensions
Shipping
Weight
enclosure
Temperature
Range
Optional
Housing Cover
Tamper
Contact
Ratings
environmental
Limitations
Conduit
entrance
*Specifications subject to change without notice.
• St. Louis, MO •
•
5401591 - REV A 1/20
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Universal Ball Valve/Solenoid
Coil Supervisory Switch
With Large Clamps: 6" L x 5" W x 5.3" H (15,2 cm L
x 12,7 cm W x 13,2 cm H)
With Small Clamps: 6" L x 4" W x 5.3" H (15,2 cm L
x 10,2 cm W x 13,2 cm H)
With Solenoid Clamp assembly: 5.1" L x 3.3" W x 6"
H ( 13 cm L x 8,38 cm W x 15,24 cm H)
1.65 lbs.
Non-Corrosive Composite Material
-40°F to 150°F (-40°C to 65°C)
Cover incorporates tamper resistant fasteners
that requires a special key for removal. One key
is supplied with each device. For optional cover
tamper switch kit, order Stock No. 0090224. See
bulletin #5401598
SPDT Contact: (Form C) 10.1A at 125 VAC
2A at 30 VDC Resistive
10 mAmps minimum at 24 VDC
SPDT Cover Tamper: 5A at 125 VAC
NeMa 4 (Ip66)
Not for use in hazardous locations
Use suitably rated conduit and connections
One Knockout for 1/2" conduit connection provided
(See Notice on page 6)
Phone: 800-325-3936 •
RBVS
1mA at 5 VDC min
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