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GROUP 42 LINEAR ACTUATORS

Models 42-107, 42-105, & 42-103: High-Speed Long-Stroke Linear Actuators

The Harold Beck Group 42 series offers a high-performance solution for industrial motion control requiring high-speed, long-stroke linear actuation. Engineered to eliminate the high maintenance and environmental risks associated with hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders, these electric actuators provide precise positioning over extended travel lengths. Designed for 100% continuous duty, Models 42-107, 42-105, and 42-103 ensure your critical linear valve and damper applications remain stable and responsive without the risk of thermal degradation or positioning drift.


Durability is built into every component of the Group 42 design, featuring a ruggedized gear train and a weatherproof NEMA 4X enclosure that thrives in harsh industrial settings. These actuators integrate advanced digital control modules for seamless calibration and real-time diagnostic feedback, ensuring absolute accuracy and zero-backlash performance. By delivering consistent thrust and maintenance-free operation, the Group 42 series provides a reliable, energy-efficient alternative for modern automation, reducing total cost of ownership and maximizing process uptime.


Long-Stroke Performance and Control Features:

  • • High-speed linear travel with long-stroke capabilities for extensive industrial motion control.
  • • Continuous-duty motor design prevents overheating during constant modulation cycles.
  • • Maintenance-free gear train eliminates the leaks and air-quality issues of fluid power systems.
  • • Advanced digital diagnostics and HART compatibility for simplified field calibration.
  • • Precision positioning with zero-backlash performance for critical flow and air control.
  • • Rugged NEMA 4X aluminum housing provides superior protection in extreme environments.

AVAILABLE THRUST AND TIMING COMBINATIONS FOR THE MODELS 42-107, 42-105, & 42-103

THRUST*
(LBF)
STROKE RANGE
(INCHES)
STROKE TIME
(SECONDS/INCH)
1,000
5" - 8"
4.2
1,000
7" - 12"
4.2
1,000
11" - 18"
4.2
* Stroke times listed are for 60 Hz operation.
DIGITAL CONTROL MODULE (DCM-3) (USED ON MODEL 42-109)

Electronics Used on Control Option 9

Beck’s DCM-2 provides modulating control 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.
CONTACTLESS POSITION SENSOR (CPS) (USED ON MODEL 42-109)

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

  • 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 through anti-backlash gearing.
  • A 4–20 mA position feedback signal is available for remote indication.
42-107 CONTROL MODULE

Electronics Used on Control Option 7

The 42-107 electronics package has a 4-20 mA modulating control board with position feedback.

The 42-107 has time-proven analog electronics on-board for simple, reliable, no-frills positioning and feedback of the drive.

A stall alarm contact and two auxiliary limit switches for position indication are integral features for the model 42-107.

Electronics Used on Control Option 5

The 42-105 is equipped with similar analog electronics to the 42-107, but requires 120 VAC pulsed control instead of 4-20 mA. It allows direct AC control of the drive’s motor for either PAT type modulation or simple multi-position
control. The 42-105 provides a 4-20 mA position feedback and is equipped with two auxiliary limit switches for position indication.

Electronics Used on Control Option 3

The 42-103 is intended for simple open/close operation. Direct AC to the motor will drive the unit to it fully open or fully closed position. Limit switches at each end of travel will stop the drive and may also be used for external
signaling.

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
Auxiliary and Over-travel Limit Switches

Up to two optional non-dedicated Form C switches are available. These switches are cam-operated and easily adjusted in the field. Wiring connections are provided in the drive terminal compartment to allow easy access.

Beck Drive Motor: Precise, Reliable Control

Like all Beck drives, the Group 42 utilizes a low current draw, continuous duty motor design. This motor ensures that the drive will not coast or overshoot and will not overheat, even under continuous modulation. The net result is consistent, repeatable positioning with no duty limitations.

Electric Handswitch: Time-Saving Local Operation

Similar to all Beck drives, the Group 42 is equipped with an override manual Handswitch to aid in the setup and installation of the drive independent of external control signals.

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
Drive Train

The Group 42 drive train is designed for high efficiency, consistent performance, and durability. The Group 42 drive train consists of spur gears coupled to a ball screw. This design improves performance and reliability and reduces maintenance requirements when compared to typical linear electric actuators.

Manual Operation

Group 42 drive can be manually operated, without power, by a Handwheel directly connected to the drive motor shaft. This allows positioning of the driven load in the absence of AC power.

Clevis Mounting

The Group 42 utilizes a clevis style mounting that is both rugged and simple to use. The clevis mounting provides the flexibility to easily adapt the drive to most applications.

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 OPTION

Group 42 Beck drives have a model number 42-100. This drive has the capability to be equipped with different electronics combinations, which are called control options. The control option number will replace the last zero in the model number when specifying a drive model and control option. For example, a model 42-100 drive that is setup to use the control option 9 electronics would be considered a model 42-109 drive. A basic description for each control option is provided below. For details on the electronics components, please visit the Group 42 Electronics section.

9CONTROL
OPTION
CONTROL MODE
Modulating
INSTALLED CONTROL BOARD
DCM
STANDARD CONTROL INPUT
4-20 mA
INSTALLED POSITION SENSOR
CPS
STANDARD POSITION FEEDBACK
4–20 mA
DESCRIPTION

The standard modulating drive offering 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 provides a multitude of flexibility for setup, calibration, and diagnostics including HART communications, on-board pushbuttons for calibrating stroke, on-board diagnostic status, stall protection circuitry, and status alerts.

7CONTROL
OPTION
CONTROL MODE
Modulating
INSTALLED CONTROL BOARD
Analog
STANDARD CONTROL INPUT
4-20 mA
INSTALLED POSITION SENSOR
Film Pot.
STANDARD POSITION FEEDBACK
4-20 mA
DESCRIPTION

The control option 7 drive is a modulating unit that is offered with time-proven analog electronics. The option 7 drive is equipped with the analog electronics control end and a potentiometer to derive an internal position reading.The standard control option 7 units may be controlled by a 4-20 mA signal, and they provide a 4-20 mA position feedback signal. For added flexibility, a 2-wire or 4-wire feedback is available on the 42-107 drive.

5CONTROL
OPTION
CONTROL MODE
Modulating
INSTALLED CONTROL BOARD
None
STANDARD CONTROL INPUT
120 V ac
INSTALLED POSITION SENSOR
Film Pot.
STANDARD POSITION FEEDBACK
4-20 mA
DESCRIPTION

The control option 5 drive is a modulating unit controlled with 120 VAC direct to the motor. A film potentiometer is standard utilized for generation of a 4-20 mA position feedback signal. For added flexibility, a 2-wire or 4-wire feedback is available on the 42- 105 drive.

3CONTROL
OPTION
CONTROL MODE
2-position (open/close)
INSTALLED CONTROL BOARD
None
STANDARD CONTROL INPUT
120 V ac
INSTALLED POSITION SENSOR
None
STANDARD POSITION FEEDBACK
None
DESCRIPTION

The control option 3 drive is an open/close unit controlled with 120 VAC direct to the motor. When the drive hits the limit switch at either of the two end-of-travel positions, power is cut to the motor.

Output Thrust, Stroke Time, Stroke Length, and Weight (all models)

 

Maximum Current (Amps) by Supply Voltage

Voltage (Vac)
Maximum Power (W) 120 208 240 380 415 480 575
144 1.2 0.69 0.60 0.38 0.35 0.30 0.25

 

Additional Specifications

Operating Conditions –40° to 85° C. (–40° to 185° F.) 0 to 99% relative humidity
Communications Interface HART© protocol and local pushbutton/LED panel and RS-232 serial commands

Demand Input Signal
Range
 4–20 mA, 1–5 V dc
Minimum Step 0.1° of span
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.
Custom: 20 segment configurable curve fit
Position Feedback Signal 4–20 mA
Isolation Demand input and position Feedback signals are isolated from ground and the ac power line. Signal buffering provides 24 V dc isolation between the Demand and Feedback signals.
Action on Loss of Power Output shaft stays in last position
Action on Loss of Input Signal (Power on) Stay in place or runs to any preset position (configurable)
Over-thrust Protection If the output thrust of the drive exceeds 150% of the drive rating, the motor will shut off (feature can be enabled / disabled).
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 Form C (Retract and Extend) provide over-travel protection

Auxiliary Switches
(Field Adjustable)
 Two Form C, rated for 1 A, 250 V ac
Handswitch Permits local electrical operation, independent of Demand input signal.
Handwheel Provides manual operation without electrical power.
Motor 120 Vac, single-phase, no burnout, noncoasting. Capable of 60 starts per minute
Enclosure Precision-machined aluminum alloy castings, painted with corrosion-resistant polyurethane paint, to provide a rugged, dust-tight, weatherproof enclosure designed to meet NEMA 4X standards.
Mounting Orientation Can be mounted in any orientation
Instruction Manual # And Rev *
File Type
MODEL #S
CONTROL OPTION
Manufacture Date *
80-0042-01, Rev 8
PDF
42-109
9 (DCM-3)
after 7/24/16
80-0042-01, Rev. 3.6
PDF
42-109
9 (DCM-2)
before 7/25/16
80-0042-00, Rev 8.6
PDF
42-103, 42-105, 42-107
3,5,&7
all dates
3D SOLID MODELS *
Model #s *
Control Option *
Additional Options
18-4217-01_8
ZIP
42-103, 42-105, 42-107
3, 5, & 7
8" MAX TRAVEL
18-4217-01_12
ZIP
42-103, 42-105, 42-107
3, 5, & 7
12" MAX TRAVEL
18-4217-01_18
ZIP
42-103, 42-105, 42-107
3, 5, & 7
18" MAX TRAVEL
18-4219-01_8
ZIP
42-109
9
8" MAX TRAVEL
18-4219-01_12
ZIP
42-109
9
12" MAX TRAVEL
18-4219-01_18
ZIP
42-109
9
18" MAX TRAVEL
3D-18-4219-01_8
ZIP
42-109
9
8" MAX TRAVEL W/ TRANSFORMER
Dimension Drawing # *
Model #s *
Control Option *
Additional Options
18-4217-01o
PDF
42-103, 42-105, 42-107
3, 5, 7
N/A
18-4217-01o
DXF
42-103, 42-105, 42-107
3, 5, 7
N/A
18-4217-02o
PDF
42-103, 42-105, 42-107
3, 5, 7
drive with non-standard clevis extensions
18-4217-02o
DXF
42-103, 42-105, 42-107
3, 5, 7
drive with non-standard clevis extensions
18-4219-01o
PDF
42-109
9
N/A
18-4219-01o
DXF
42-109
9
N/A
18-4219-02o
PDF
42-109
9
drive with non-standard clevis extensions
18-4219-02o
DXF
42-109
9
drive with non-standard clevis extensions
Dimension Drawing # *
Model #s *
Voltage *
Control Option *
Auxiliary Switches *
Notes
17-4203-02o
PDF
42-103
120
3
2
manufactured before 6/30/16
17-4203-02o
DXF
42-103
120
3
2
manufactured before 6/30/16
17-4205-02o
PDF
42-105
120
5
2
manufactured before 6/30/16
17-4205-02o
DXF
42-105
120
5
2
manufactured before 6/30/16
17-4207-02o
PDF
42-107
120
7
2
manufactured before 6/30/16
17-4207-02o
DXF
42-107
120
7
2
manufactured before 6/30/16
17-4209-12o
PDF
42-109
240
9
2
17-4209-12o
DXF
42-109
240
9
2
17-4209-02o
PDF
42-109
120
9
2
17-4209-02o
DXF
42-109
120
9
2
17-4213-02o
PDF
42-103
120
3
2
manufactured after 6/29/16
17-4213-02o
DXF
42-103
120
3
2
manufactured after 6/29/16
17-4215-02o
PDF
42-105
120
5
2
manufactured after 6/29/16
17-4215-02o
DXF
42-105
120
5
2
manufactured after 6/29/16
17-4217-02o
PDF
42-107
120
7
2
manufactured after 6/29/16
17-4217-02o
DXF
42-107
120
7
2
manufactured after 6/29/16
Retrofit/Replacement Kit Manual # and REV *
Model #s *
Control Option *
Notes
80-4284-01, Rev 2
PDF
42-103, 42-105, 42-107, & 42-109
3, 5, 7, 9
Motor Replacement Kit
80-4284-03, Rev 1.2
PDF
42-103, 42-105, 42-107, & 42-109
3, 5, 7, 9
SLM Replacement Kit
80-4284-04, Rev 3
PDF
42-109
9
DCM Replacement Kit
80-4284-05, Rev 2
PDF
42-109
9
Control End Replacement Kit
80-4284-09, Rev 2
PDF
42-109
9
Handswitch Replacement Kit
80-4284-10, Rev 2
PDF
42-103, 42-105, 42-107, & 42-109
3, 5, 7, 9
All 60 Hz Models, Capacitor Replacement Kit
80-4284-12, Rev. 1
PDF
42-105, 42-107
5, 7
Fuse Replacement Kit
80-4284-13
PDF
42-105, 42-107
5, 7
Feedback Potentiometer Replacement Kit
80-4284-14, Rev 2
PDF
42-103, 42-105, 42-107, & 42-109
3, 5, 7, 9
All Models, Resistor Replacement Kit
80-4284-16, Rev 2
PDF
42-109
9
DCM Fuse Replacement Kit
80-4284-20, Rev 2
PDF
42-103, 42-105, 42-107, & 42-109
3, 5, 7, 9
All 50 Hz Models, Capacitor Replacement Kit
80-4284-40
PDF
42-103, 42-105, 42-107
3, 5, 7
Modular Control End Replacement Kit
80-4284-50 Rev 3.1
PDF
42-103, 42-105, 42-107
3, 5, 7
mfg. prior to 1/1/10 - Mod. Ctl End Retrofit Kit (repl. non-modular ctl end)

HOW TO ORDER

Beck Group 42 drives are available in one basic model, the 42-100 drive. The 42-100 has several control options available to suit your application requirements. The following instructions are intended to make it easy to specify and order Beck Group 42 drives. If questions arise concerning additional options or control modes, contact your Beck Sales Engineer.

Complete instruction manuals are furnished with each drive order.

All Beck drives are shipped calibrated to the customer specifications written into the equipment order.

01
DETERMINE REQUIRED PARAMETERS
  • Basic model number is 42-100
  • Control option (9, 7, 5, or 3)
02
SPECIFY FULL MODEL NUMBER

Using the information above, fill out the full model number according to the following formula:

03
PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  • Desired stroke (between 5″ and 18″)
  • Desired control input signal (4-20 mA, 1-5 V dc, or 120 VAC)
  • Desired power (120 or 240 VAC, 60 or 50 Hz)
  • Direction of operation desired on increasing signal: Extend (EXT) or Retract (RET)
04
STATE WHETHER OR NOT BECK IS TO SUPPLY
LINKAGE
05
SEND YOUR ORDER DIRECTLY TO:
11 Terry Drive, Newtown, PA, USA
For applications assistance, contact a Beck sales or application engineer:
215-968-4600
sales@haroldbeck.com
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