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  • Q Cause Analysis and Troubleshooting Methods for "Phase Loss" Alarm in CKD Actuators

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    • Cause Analysis 1: Loss of one phase in the three-phase power supply of the actuator.
    Troubleshooting Method 1: Inspect the external power supply for normality and eliminate faults in the power distribution system and lines.
     
    • Cause Analysis 2: Damage to circuit components related to the power board.
    Troubleshooting Method 2: Replace with a power board of the same model.
  • Q Cause Analysis and Troubleshooting Methods for "Start-up Timeout" or "Motor Stall" Faults in CKD Actuators

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    • Cause Analysis 1: Manual/Electric Switching Device is jammed, leading to motor idling.
    Troubleshooting Method 1: Control the actuator to reverse; if it operates normally, the fault is resolved. If switching to electric mode fails after repeating the above operation multiple times, contact the manufacturer.
     
    • Cause Analysis 2: External obstacles affecting the normal operation of the actuator (e.g., valve jamming).
    Troubleshooting Method 2: User shall eliminate the external obstacles that hinder the actuator's normal operation.
     
    • Cause Analysis 3: Poor contact or damage to the Motor Control Unit (MCU).
    Troubleshooting Method 3: Inspect the cable connections of the MCU and check for signs of damage to the unit itself.
     
    • Cause Analysis 4: Disconnection between the Position Detection Unit and the Signal Feedback Shaft.
    Troubleshooting Method 4: Check if the encoder is disconnected from the Signal Feedback Shaft or if the contact is unreliable.
     
    • Cause Analysis 5: Failure of the Position Detection Unit.
    Troubleshooting Method 5: Replace the encoder.
  • Q Cause Analysis and Troubleshooting Methods for "No Display Upon Power-on" Fault in CKD Actuators

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    • Cause Analysis 1: Power failure of the three-phase power supply.
    Troubleshooting Method 1: Inspect the external power supply for normality and eliminate faults in the power distribution system and lines.
     
    • Cause Analysis 2: Blown fuse on the primary side of the transformer on the power board.
    Troubleshooting Method 2: Replace with a fuse of the same model.
     
    • Cause Analysis 3: Abnormal output voltage of the power board.
    Troubleshooting Method 3: Replace the power board.
     
    • Cause Analysis 4: Failure of the display board.
    Troubleshooting Method 4: Replace the display board.
  • Q Cause Analysis and Troubleshooting Methods for "Motor Overheating" Fault in CKD Actuators

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    • Cause Analysis 1: The motor operates continuously for a long time, with the temperature exceeding 130℃, causing the temperature switch to automatically disconnect.
    Troubleshooting Method 1: Suspend the actuator's operation and resume work only after the motor temperature cools down.
     
    • Cause Analysis 2: Damage to the temperature switch inside the motor.
    Troubleshooting Method 2: Temporarily short-circuit the temperature detection connector for short-term operation. Replace the motor during maintenance.
     
    • Cause Analysis 3: Damage to circuit components related to the main control board.
    Troubleshooting Method 3: Replace with a main control board of the same model.
  • Q Cause Analysis and Troubleshooting Methods for "Over-torque" Fault in CKD Actuators

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    • Cause Analysis 1: The torque protection setting value is too low.
    Troubleshooting Method 1: Increase the torque protection setting value.
     
    • Cause Analysis 2: External obstacles affecting the normal operation of the actuator (e.g., valve jamming).
    Troubleshooting Method 2: User shall eliminate the external factors that hinder the actuator's normal operation.
     
    • Cause Analysis 3: Mismatch between the actuator selection and on-site operating conditions.
    Troubleshooting Method 3: Select and replace with a model matching the on-site requirements.
     
    • Cause Analysis 4: Damage to relevant components on the main control board.
    Troubleshooting Method 4: Replace the main control board.
  • Q Cause Analysis and Troubleshooting Methods for Valve Position Overlimit Fault in CKD Actuators

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    • Cause Analysis 1: Failure of the position detection unit.
    Troubleshooting Method 1: Replace the encoder.
     
    • Cause Analysis 2: Valve position overlimit caused by handwheel operation.
    Troubleshooting Method 2: Adjust the valve position via handwheel operation.
     
    • Cause Analysis 3: Damage to the motor control unit (MCU).
    Troubleshooting Method 3: Replace the MCU.
     
    • Cause Analysis 4: Increased inertial effect, but does not affect valve safety.
    Troubleshooting Method 4: Appropriately increase the "Overlimit Allowance" in the "Stroke Setting" parameter.
  • Q Cause Analysis and Troubleshooting Methods for Analog Signal Loss in CKD Actuators

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    • Cause Analysis 1: Incorrect calibration of the input signal.
    Troubleshooting Method 1: Recalibrate the input signal.
     
    • Cause Analysis 2: Input signal is lower than 2.3mA.
    Troubleshooting Method 2: Inspect the external input signal.
     
    • Cause Analysis 3: Damage to relevant components on the analog function board.
    Troubleshooting Method 3: Replace the analog function board.
  • Q Cause Analysis and Troubleshooting Methods for Absolute Encoder Fault

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    • Cause Analysis 1: Disconnection or unreliable contact of the signal wire of the position detection unit.
    Troubleshooting Method 1: Inspect the encoder connection wire and reconnect it securely.
     
    • Cause Analysis 2: Failure of the position detection unit.
    Troubleshooting Method 2: Replace the encoder.
  • Q Cause Analysis and Troubleshooting Methods for Data Error

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    • Cause Analysis 1: Data loss in the storage unit.
    Troubleshooting Method 1: Restore factory settings and reconfigure parameters and stroke.
     
    • Cause Analysis 2: Damage to the storage chip.
    Troubleshooting Method 2: Replace the main control board.
  • Q Cause Analysis and Troubleshooting Methods for Digital Signal Control Failure

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    • Cause Analysis 1: Incorrect or unreliable wiring of signal terminals.
    Troubleshooting Method 1: Inspect the signal terminals and rewire them correctly.
     
    • Cause Analysis 2: Remote control type menu not set to "Digital".
    Troubleshooting Method 2: Set the remote control type menu to "Digital".
     
    • Cause Analysis 3: Selection knob not in the remote position.
    Troubleshooting Method 3: Rotate the selection knob to the remote position.
     
    • Cause Analysis 4: 24V output fault of the power board.
    Troubleshooting Method 4: Replace the power board.
     
    • Cause Analysis 5: Damage to relevant circuit components on the main control board.
    Troubleshooting Method 5: Replace the main control board.
     
    • Cause Analysis 6: Damage to the selection knob.
    Troubleshooting Method 6: Replace the selection knob.
  • Q Cause Analysis and Troubleshooting Methods for Analog Signal Control Failure

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    • Cause Analysis 1: Incorrect or unreliable wiring of signal terminals.
    Troubleshooting Method 1: Inspect the signal terminals and rewire them correctly.
     
    • Cause Analysis 2: Remote control type menu not set to "Proportional".
    Troubleshooting Method 2: Set the remote control type menu to "Proportional".
     
    • Cause Analysis 3: Selection knob not in the remote position.
    Troubleshooting Method 3: Rotate the selection knob to the remote position.
     
    • Cause Analysis 4: Abnormal 4-20mA input signal.
    Troubleshooting Method 4: Inspect the input signal.
     
    • Cause Analysis 5: Incorrect calibration of the 4-20mA input signal.
    Troubleshooting Method 5: Recalibrate the input signal.
     
    • Cause Analysis 6: Damage to relevant circuit components on the analog function board.
    Troubleshooting Method 6: Replace the analog function board.
     
    • Cause Analysis 7: Damage to the selection knob.
    Troubleshooting Method 7: Replace the selection knob.
  • Q Cause Analysis and Troubleshooting Methods for Analog Signal No Feedback

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    • Cause Analysis 1: Incorrect or unreliable wiring of signal terminals.
    Troubleshooting Method 1: Inspect the signal terminals and rewire them correctly.
     
    • Cause Analysis 2: Incorrect calibration of the feedback signal.
    Troubleshooting Method 2: Recalibrate the feedback signal.
     
    • Cause Analysis 3: 24V output fault of the power board.
    Troubleshooting Method 3: Replace the power board.
     
    • Cause Analysis 4: Damage to relevant circuit components on the analog function board.
    Troubleshooting Method 4: Replace the analog function board.
     
    • Cause Analysis 5: Damage to relevant circuit components on the main control board.
    Troubleshooting Method 5: Replace the main control board.
  • Q Cause Analysis and Troubleshooting Methods for Modbus/Profibus Bus Control Failure

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    • Cause Analysis 1: Incorrect or unreliable wiring of signal terminals.
    Troubleshooting Method 1: Inspect the signal terminals and rewire them correctly.
     
    • Cause Analysis 2: Remote control type menu not set to "M-Bus" (Modbus Bus) or "P-Bus" (Profibus Bus).
    Troubleshooting Method 2: Set the remote control type menu to "M-Bus" or "P-Bus".
     
    • Cause Analysis 3: Mismatched bus address.
    Troubleshooting Method 3: Verify and align the bus address.
     
    • Cause Analysis 4: Mismatched bus baud rate.
    Troubleshooting Method 4: Verify and align the bus baud rate.
     
    • Cause Analysis 5: Bus length exceeding 1200 meters.
    Troubleshooting Method 5: Install a bus repeater.
     
    • Cause Analysis 6: Terminating resistors not installed on the bus start and end devices.
    Troubleshooting Method 6: Install terminating resistors on the bus start and end devices.
     
    • Cause Analysis 7: Selection knob not in the remote position.
    Troubleshooting Method 7: Rotate the selection knob to the remote position.
     
    • Cause Analysis 8: Damage to relevant circuit components on the bus function board.
    Troubleshooting Method 8: Replace the bus function board.
     
    • Cause Analysis 9: Damage to the selection knob.
    Troubleshooting Method 9: Replace the selection knob.
  • Q Cause Analysis and Troubleshooting Methods for Remote Control Operational While Local Control Inoperative

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    Cause Analysis 1: Damage to relevant circuit components on the knob control board.
    Troubleshooting Method 1: Replace the knob control board with one of the same model.
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