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GROUP 22 ROTARY DAMPER DRIVES

Model 22-309: High-Torque Industrial Rotary Actuator

The Harold Beck Model 22-309 is a heavy-duty rotary actuator engineered to provide precise modulation for large dampers and heavy-load valve applications. Designed for 100% continuous duty, this high-torque drive eliminates the positioning drift and maintenance requirements of pneumatic alternatives. By utilizing Beck’s unique no-burnout motor technology, the 22-309 maintains absolute accuracy in high-cycle environments, ensuring your most critical process loops remain stable and efficient under maximum load conditions.

Housed in a ruggedized, weatherproof NEMA 4X enclosure, the Model 22-309 is built to withstand extreme industrial temperatures and corrosive atmospheres. The unit features a maintenance-free alloy steel gear train and patented contactless position sensing for wear-free feedback and long-term reliability. With integrated HART diagnostics and an electric handswitch for local operation, the 22-309 delivers the rugged durability and smart diagnostic intelligence required for high-uptime automation in power plants, steel mills, and refineries.

High-Torque Performance and Control Features:

• High-torque rotary output optimized for large-scale industrial dampers and valves.
• 100% continuous duty cycle motor prevents overheating during constant modulation.
• Maintenance-free gear train with integral self-locking mechanism to hold position.
• Contactless position sensor (CPS) ensures accurate feedback with zero mechanical wear.
• Weatherproof NEMA 4X housing designed for the harshest industrial environments.
• Advanced digital control module (DCM) for simple setup and health monitoring.

AVAILABLE TORQUE AND TIMING COMBINATIONS FOR THE MODEL 22-309

TORQUE (LB-FT)

STROKE TIME* (SECONDS/100°)

3,000

30-300*

* Stroke times listed are for 60 Hz operation.

Features
SPECIFICATIONS
Documents

Digital Control Module (DCM-2)

Beck’s DCM-2 provides modulating control of the drive in response to standard control system signals.

Notable features include:

- Convenient user interface for calibration and drive status.
  HART® compatibility.
- Compatible with common asset management systems.
- Receives control signals directly, eliminating the need for contact protection devices, relays, switches and reversing starters.
- Designed to operate continuously at temperatures from -40º F to 185º F (-40° to 85° C).
- Initiates shaft movement in steps ranging from 0.10% to 0.25% of span, depending on the timing of the gear train

Digital Control Module (DCM-L)

Beck’s DCM-2 provides modulating control of the drive in response to standard control system signals.

Notable features include:

- Convenient user interface for calibration and drive status.
  HART® compatibility.
- Compatible with common asset management systems.
- Receives control signals directly, eliminating the need for contact protection devices, relays, switches and reversing starters.
- Designed to operate continuously at temperatures from -40º F to 185º F (-40° to 85° C).
- Initiates shaft movement in steps ranging from 0.10% to 0.25% of span, depending on the timing of the gear train

Digital Control Module (DCM-H)

Beck’s DCM-2 provides modulating control of the drive in response to standard control system signals.

Notable features include:

- Convenient user interface for calibration and drive status.
  HART® compatibility.
- Compatible with common asset management systems.
- Receives control signals directly, eliminating the need for contact protection devices, relays, switches and reversing starters.
- Designed to operate continuously at temperatures from -40º F to 185º F (-40° to 85° C).
- Initiates shaft movement in steps ranging from 0.10% to 0.25% of span, depending on the timing of the gear train

Control End complete with CPS-4

Beck’s patented CPS technology has been providing reliable control feedback with infinite resolution in our products for many years

Notable features include:

- Utilizes a unique ferrite magnetic design with no contacting or wiping surfaces to wear or intermittently lose contact.
- The ferrite rotor is driven directly by the output shaft.
- A 4–20 mA position feedback signal is available for remote indication.

FACTORY CALIBRATION

All Beck drives are set-up and calibrated to the customer specification. No electrical adjustments are required before installation. Additional features available on Beck control electronics:

Pre-Determined Action Upon Loss of Input Signal

Stall Protection

Split Signal Operation for Control of Multiple Drives

Temperature Sensing with Alarm

ELECTRIC HANDSWITCH: TIME-SAVING LOCAL OPERATION

Group 22 rotary actuators allow dampers or valves to be operated at their individual locations with the built-in electric Handswitch. This saves time during installation and troubleshooting, allowing on-line adjustments to be made quickly and easily by bypassing the electronics in the drive and control system. The Handswitch also serves as an electrical backup in the event of control system failure.

AUXILIARY AND OVER-TRAVEL LIMIT SWITCHES

All Group 22 rotary actuators include two non-dedicated SPDT switches, which are cam-actuated directly by the output shaft. Wiring connections are provided in the drive terminal compartment, allowing for easy access. The switch trip points are easily adjusted in the field to operate at any point in the drive travel rotation.

BECK DRIVE MOTOR: PRECISE, RELIABLE CONTROL

The Beck Group 22 rotary actuator motor design allows for precise control, with low current draw and no duty-cycle limitations. The drive’s onboard control electronics directly feed the motor windings, thus eliminating external motor starters or remote mounted electronics. In addition, the motor does not coast or overshoot and will not overheat – even under continuous modulation.

FACTORY CALIBRATION

All Beck drives are set-up and calibrated to the customer specification. No electrical adjustments are required before installation. Additional features available on Beck control electronics:

Pre-Determined Action Upon Loss of Input Signal

Stall Protection

Split Signal Operation for Control of Multiple Drives

Temperature Sensing with Alarm

Housing: Superior Protection with Convenient Access to Components

Beck’s durable gear train maintains accurate, consistent control element positioning even under the demanding conditions of an active control loop.

Gear trains employ a unique, all spur gear construction of heat-treated alloy steels and ductile iron.
Efficient, wide-face spur gearing virtually eliminates wear-induced backlash and positioning inaccuracies.
Durable design provides up to 4 days of protection against intermittent or extended accidental stalls.
Integral self-locking mechanism ensures that drives hold a load with the motor de-energized.

Drive Train: Durable and Efficient

An easy-to-turn, spoke-free Handwheel is incorporated into the Group 22 design to allow manual operation during installation or power outages.

Move dampers to any position smoothly and easily without power, even under full load conditions.
Mechanical stops in housing prevent manual overtravel.

Manual Handwheel: Convenient Manual Control Without Declutch

CPS-4 Compartment

Beck drives feature a cast aluminum body with individual compartments to protect components from moisture and dirt, and allow easy access for installation and calibration.

Precision-machined aluminum alloy castings with corrosion resistant poly-urethane paint provide a rugged, dust-tight, weatherproof enclosure.
Individual compartments protect all major components: Motor, Digital Control Module, Contactless Position Sensor, gear train, and installation wiring terminal board.
Each compartment can be accessed without exposing other components.

FACTORY CALIBRATION

All Beck drives are set-up and calibrated to the customer specification. No electrical adjustments are required before installation. Additional features available on Beck control electronics:

Pre-Determined Action Upon Loss of Input Signal

Stall Protection

Split Signal Operation for Control of Multiple Drives

Temperature Sensing with Alarm

CONTROL OPTIONS

Beck Group 22 rotary actuators are equipped with a comprehensive set of control electronics that allow you to position the drive with an analog signal or through contact-closure operation using the control override inputs. These units are also equipped with position feedback, torque sensing, a system alarm contact, and handswitch auto indication. This compilation of features is available in a single control option, control option 9. The resultant Group 22 rotary actuators will be model numbers 22-309, 22-409, or 22-809 only.

9CONTROL
OPTION

CONTROL OPTION 9 – The modulating drive offering for the group 22 rotary actuator is the control option 9. Control option 9 units are equipped with the Beck DCM (Digital Control Module) and CPS (Contactless Position Sensor). The option 9 drives may be controlled with a 4-20 mA or 1-5Vdc signal and have an integral 4-20 mA position feedback signal. The microprocessor based DCM electronics packages provide a multitude of flexibility for setup, calibration, and diagnostics.

Download a PDF copy of the Group 22 General Specifications

Output Torque and Timing

Model #	Torque in lb-ft (N•m)	Stroke Time (sec./100°) configurable	Approximate Weight in lbs (kgs)^*
22-309	3,000 (4,067)	30-300	515(234)
22-409	2,000 (2,712)	7.5-150	515(234)
22-409	2,500 (3,390)	10-200	512(234)
22-409	4,000 (5,423)	15-300	512(234)
22-809	8,000 (10,846)	15-300	1,100(567)

* Standard configuration weights shown, the actual weight may vary depending on the selected options.

Drive Current Rating in Amps (listed by operating voltage)**

	Operating Voltage (Volts AC)
		1- PHASE		3-PHASE
	Model #	120	240	208	240	380	416	480	575
22-309	6.0	3.0	3.5	3.0	1.9	1.7	1.5	1.3
22-409	N/A	N/A	4.0	3.5	2.2	2.0	1.7	1.4
22-809	N/A	N/A	6.9	6.0	3.8	3.5	3.0	2.5

** Operating voltage tolerance is +10% to -15% and all drive models listed may be operated with a 60 Hz or 50 Hz frequency.

The gray shaded areas indicate the current rating for the standard operating voltage configuration. Non-standard operating voltages for model 22-309 and 22-409 are available with an optional transformer.

Drive Current Rating in Amps (listed by operating voltage)**


Operating Conditions	–40° to 85° C. (–40° to 185° F.) 0 to 99% relative humidiy.
Demand Input Signal Range	4–20 mA, 1–5 V dc
Minimum Step	0.1° typical
Linearity	±1% of span, max. independent error
Hysteresis	0.25% of span at any point
Demand Input Signal Characterization	Linear: Drive output shaft moves proportionally to the input signal. Square: Drive output shaft moves proportionally to the square of the input signal.
Position Feedback Signal	Demand input and position Feedback signals are isolated from ground and the ac power line. Signal buffering provides 24 Vdc isolation between the Demand and Feedback signals.
Overtorque Protection	If the output torque of the drive exceeds 115% of the drive rating, the motor will shut off (feature can be enabled/disabled)
Action on Loss of Input Signal (Power On)	Stays in place or runs to any preset position (configurable)
Stall Protection	If the motor tries to run in one direction for more than 300 seconds (configurable from 30 to 300 seconds), the motor will shut off
Over-travel Protection Switches	Two SPDT, one for CW and one for CCW limit of output shaft travel. Standard switch setting allows for 100° of travel.
Non-dedicated Switches (Field Adjustable)	Two SPDT, rated for 1 A, 250 Vac
Handswitch	Permits local electrical operation, independent of demand input signal
Handwheel (and Handcrank on the model 22-809)	Provides manual operation without electrical power
Enclosure	Precision-machined aluminum alloy castings, painted with corrosion-resistant polyurethane paint, provide a rugged, dust-tight, weatherproof enclosure.
Mounting Orientation	Upright, as depicted in outline dimension drawings
Customer Wiring	Terminals accommodate up to 12 AWG (3.31 mm²)
Motor	Does not coast or overshoot and will not overheat, even under continuous modulation
Gear Train	High efficiency, precision-cut, heat-treated alloy steel and ductile iron spur gears enclosed in and permanently lubricated by a grease-filled housing are designed for long life and minimal wear.
Mechanical Stops	Prevent over-travel during automatic ormanual operation
Standards^***	cULus Listed. CE Compliant.

*** NOTE: May not be available with all options and models. For more information or to inquire about standards not specifically listed, please call
Beck at 215-968-4600.

Instruction Manual # And Rev *

File Type

MODEL #S

CONTROL OPTION

Manufacture Date *

80-4280-02, Rev 11.9

PDF

22-309, 22-409, & 22-809

after 6/27/09

80-4280-02, Rev. 4.1

PDF

22-309, 22-409, & 22-809

before 6/28/09

80-4280-10, Rev 4.7

PDF

22-309, 22-409, & 22-809

2-wire CPS

3D SOLID MODELS *

Model #s *

Control Option *

Additional Options

3d-18-2230-01-igs

ZIP

22-300

IGS format

3d-18-2230-01-step

ZIP

22-300

STEP format

3d-18-2230-05-igs

ZIP

22-300

Transformer Enclosure - IGS format

3d-18-2230-05-step

ZIP

22-300

Transformer Enclosure - STEP format

3D-18-2240-05-step

ZIP

22-400

Transformer Enclosure - STEP format

3d-18-2280-01-igs

ZIP

22-800

IGS format

3d-18-2280-01-step

ZIP

22-800

STEP format

Dimension Drawing # *

Model #s *

Control Option *

Additional Options

18-9001-01o-3

DXF

Various

N/A

Pipe Style Linkage Kits

18-9001-01o

PDF

Various

N/A

Pipe Style Linkage Kits

18-2280-01o

PDF

22-809

N/A

18-2280-01o

DXF

22-809

N/A

18-2240-01o

PDF

22-409

N/A

18-2240-01o

DXF

22-409

N/A

18-2230-01o

PDF

22-309

N/A

18-2230-01o

DXF

22-309

N/A

18-2230-05o

PDF

22-309

Optional Transformer

18-2230-05o

DXF

22-309

Optional Transformer

18-2240-05o

PDF

22-409

Optional Transformer

18-2240-05o

DXF

22-409

Optional Transformer

Dimension Drawing # *

Model #s *

Voltage *

Control Option *

Auxiliary Switches *

Notes

17-2230-73o

PDF

22-309

120 / 240

QCsw

17-2230-73o

DXF

22-309

120 / 240

QCsw

17-2230-23o

PDF

22-309

120 / 240

17-2230-23o

DXF

22-309

120 / 240

17-2240-73o

PDF

22-409

208 VAC, 3-phase

QCsw

17-2240-73o

DXF

22-409

208 VAC, 3-phase

QCsw

17-2240-23o

PDF

22-409

208 VAC, 3-phase

17-2240-23o

DXF

22-409

208 VAC, 3-phase

17-2280-73o

PDF

22-809

480 VAC, 3-phase

QCsw

17-2280-73o

DXF

22-809

480 VAC, 3-phase

QCsw

17-2280-23o

PDF

22-809

480 VAC, 3-phase

17-2280-23o

DXF

22-809

480 VAC, 3-phase

17-2200-04o

PDF

22-309, 22-409, 22-809

N/A

Group 22 optional voltage transformer

17-2200-04o

DXF

22-309, 22-409, 22-809

N/A

Group 22 optional voltage transformer

Retrofit/Replacement Kit Manual # and REV *

Model #s *

Control Option *

Notes

80-4281-01, Rev 2.2

PDF

22-309, 22-409

Motor Replacement Kit

80-4281-04, Rev 7

PDF

22-309

DCM Replacement Kit (DCM-Combo)

80-4281-05, Rev 4

PDF

22-309, 22-409, & 22-809

Control End Replacement Kit

80-4281-06, Rev 3.4

PDF

22-309, 22-409, & 22-809

Handswitch Replacement Kit

80-4281-23, Rev 3.2

PDF

22-809

SLM Rebuild Kit

80-4281-24, Rev 2.5

PDF

22-409, 22-809

DCM Replacement Kit (DCM-Combo)

80-4281-53, Rev 2.2

PDF

22-309, 22-409

Fuse Replacement Kit

80-4281-69, Rev 1.1

PDF

22-309, 22-409

SLM Rebuild Kit

HOW TO ORDER

Beck Group 11 drives are available in five basic models, and are furnished with a crank arm and rod end for linkage connection. When the drive is to be used in a multi-revolution mode, a sheave is furnished instead of a crank arm for use with wire rope. The following instructions are intended to make it easy to specify and order Beck Group 11 drives. If questions arise concerning additional options or control modes, contact your Beck Sales Engineer.

Complete instruction manuals are furnished with each drive order.