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How does a DC24V switching actuator (motorized valve) work?
When you install a DCL 24V switching type electric control valve on your pipeline, you can control your electric control valve by a relay, switch, or PLC (DCS) along the way to open or close the fluid.

Control of DCL actuators using relays/PLC/DCS

- When the power + line is switched to the open input terminal and the power - line is switched to the close input terminal by means of a relay, the actuator drives the valve open. When driven to the fully open position, the actuator stops driving and the motorized valve remains fully open.
- When the power + line is switched to the OFF input terminal and the power - line is switched to the OPEN input terminal via a relay, the actuator drives the valve closed. When driven to the fully closed position, the actuator stops driving and the motorized valve remains fully closed.
- If the power supply to the power line stops while the actuator is driving the valve, the actuator stops driving and the motorized valve maintains its current position.
- When you select an actuator configured with a heated dehumidifier, keep the power supply powered after driving the actuator to the fully open/closed position.
NOTE: The above circuit diagram shows the function of a switching actuator (motorized valve) in its simplest form. In practical applications, additional protection devices such as fuses and current limiters should also be considered.
Control of DCL actuators using mechanical switches

- When the power + line is switched to the open input terminal and the power - line is switched to the close input terminal by a mechanical switch, the actuator drives the valve to open. When driven to the fully open position, the actuator stops driving and the motorized valve remains fully open.
- When the power + line is switched to the OFF input terminal and the power - line is switched to the ON input terminal by a mechanical switch, the actuator drives the valve closed. When driven to the fully closed position, the actuator stops driving and the motorized valve remains fully closed.
- If the power supply to the power line stops while the actuator is driving the valve, the actuator stops driving and the motorized valve maintains its current position.
- When you select an actuator configured with a heated dehumidifier, keep the power supply powered after driving the actuator to the fully open/closed position.
NOTE: The above circuit diagram shows the function of a switching actuator (motorized valve) in its simplest form. In practical applications, additional protection devices such as fuses and current limiters should also be considered.
Status of motorized valves

