To achieve the best indoor climate control with PICVs it is important to use the best possible actuators. The faster and more accurate the actuator responds to the control signal, the better the result.
Danfoss offers a wide variety of actuators fitting the AB-QM Pressure-Independent balancing and Control Valve.For more information about NovoCon® digital actuators click here.
NovoCon® high-accuracy digital actuators
These innovative digital gear actuators are designed to be directly connected to Building Management Systems (BMS) using BACnet or Modbus bus-communication. This enables a whole new dimension to HVAC control, offering designers, system integrators and building owners many features and benefits.
For more information about NovoCon® digital IoT actuators click here.
Stellantriebe AME und AMV

2. Generation AME 110NL/X
Get the best out of modulating control with the 2nd generation AME 110NL/X for AB-QM 4.0 DN 15-32.
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To achieve the best control performance with analog control signals, gear actuators should be used. These actuators control the position of the valve opening in a very accurate way.
AME gear actuators are controlled by a 0-10V or 4-20mA signal, while AMV actuators are controlled by a 3-point signal (open/neutral/close).
To achieve maximum control performance, geared actuators for AB-QM are equipped with automatic valve stroke detection.
TWA-Q and ABNM thermal actuators
Thermal actuators provide a cost-efficient control solution for the AB-QM valves. The basic principle of these actuators is based on thermal expansion of a wax element.
TWA-Q actuators are controlled by an On/Off signal of a temperature controller, either heating the wax or not. The new TWA-Q is an IP54 actuator with extended stroke, fitting to all AB-QM and AB-QM 4.0 valves from sizes DN10 up to DN32.
ABNM A5 actuators are controlled by a 0-10 Volt modulating signal of a temperature controller. The 0-10 V signal allows more accurate control possibilities.
Funktionen und Vorteile
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Broad product range
With actuators available for all AB-QM dimensions (DN 10 – 250), for all commonly used control signals (on-off, 0-10V, 4-20 mA, bus communication) and functional principles (thermal, analog gear, digital gear), there is always an AB-QM / Actuator combination that corresponds to the project requirements.

Danfoss PICV-Überprüfung
We've asked some of our Global customers about their experience with AB-QM pressure independent balancing & control valves. Watch the video where they explain their benefits and why they have converted from conventional balancing solutions to PICVs.

Schnellauswahl für PICV-Stellantriebe
Updated September 2024
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Produktprogramm
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Dokumente
| Typ | Name | Sprache | Gültig für | Aktualisiert | Download | Dateityp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broschüre | AB-QM Actuator Selection Infographic - UK | Englisch | Großbritannien | 14 Jan., 2021 | 8.6 MB | |
| Broschüre | Hydronic Balancing & Control product overview | Englisch | Mehrfach | 11 Dez., 2016 | 1.1 MB | |
| Broschüre | Hydronic Balancing & Control product overview | Englisch | Großbritannien | 10 Nov., 2014 | 7.1 MB | |
| Broschüre | Infographic - Actuator selection for AB-QM PICVs | Englisch | Mehrfach | 17 Sept., 2024 | 3.4 MB | |
| Fallbeispiel | NovoCon - outstanding HVAC flexibility after office building renovation | Englisch | Mehrfach | 27 Sept., 2020 | 960.1 KB | |
| Broschüre | NovoCon | Digital actuator for HVAC | Englisch | Mehrfach | 19 Juni, 2017 | 772.5 KB |
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Ausschreibungstexte
NovoCon® S digital actuator
Modulating, high accuracy, geared actuator with field bus (BACnet MS/TP and Modbus RTU) connectivity used to control pressure independent balancing and control valves type AB-QM DN10-32.
Control signal digital: BACnet MS/TP, Modbus RTU
Control signal analog: 0-10V/2-10V, 0-20mA/4-20mA
Direct connection to 6-port ball valve actuator with position feedback signal (*1)
Direct connection to 2x PT1000 surface/immersed sensors and emission power indication (*2)
Direct connection I/O: 2x resistance, AO and AI (*3)
Actuator functionality is remotely accessible via the field bus:
- Design flow pre-setting
- Flushing the valve and terminal unit
- Error during closing intrinsic alarm reporting
- Alarm if CO6 6-port ball valve actuator is blocked, in manual override or disconnected (*1)
- Supply and return temperature readings, emission power indication (*2)
- Energy counter (kWh, MJ, kBTU) (*2)
- Alarm high/low deltaT and temperature sensors disconnected (*2)
- Alpha characteristics setting
- Speed selection 3/6/12/24 s/mm
- Opening/closing time selection from 18s to 700s
- Auto MAC addressing (BACnet only)
- Auto Baud rate detection
- Flow indication based on measured stroke in l/h
Eu.bac interchangeability approved in combination with PIBCV valve
Supply Voltage: 24V DC/AC 50/60Hz
Spindle position accuracy: ±0.05mm
Cables: Halogen free plug-in available in 1.5m, 5m and 10m length
Temperature sensors: plug-in 2x PT1000 surface or immersed 1.5m length
64 actuators can be connected to the same network
Supports BACnet service Change of Value (COV)
Supports remote Firmware updates
IP Class: 54
Stroke: 7mm
BACnet Testing Laboratories (BTL) listed BACnet MS/TP fieldbus device (*4)
Manual override function
Configuration tool available easy configuration, commissioning and firmware updates
Commissioning tool available for addressing, parametrization and hydronic continuous commission
Pulse input for Flow sensor to present real flow over the bus.
Warnings via field bus for: No flow and flow out of expectation
Full range from DN15-250.
Full range from DN15-250.
(*1) CO6 application
(*2) Energy application
(*3) Remote I/O application
(*4) Certification in Q2 2019
NovoCon® M digital actuator
Modulating, high accuracy, geared actuator with bus connectivity used to control pressure independent control valves type AB-QM NovoCon® DN 40-100.
Control signal digital: BACnet MS/TP, Modbus RTU
Control signal analog: 0-10V/2-10V, 0-20mA/4-20mA
Actuator functionality is remotely accessible via the fieldbus:
- design flow pre-setting
- flushing the valve and terminal unit
- error during closing/opening/calibration alarm
- LIN/LOG/α-setting characteristics setting
- selectable speed
- opening/closing time selection
- auto MAC addressing (BACnet)
- auto Parity detection (Modbus)
- auto Baud rate detection
- Flow and energy indication
Supply Voltage 24V ac/dc
64 actuators can be connected to the same network
IP Class: 54
Stroke: 20mm
Manual override function
Click on mounting
LED status indication
BACnet Testing Laboratories (BTL) listed BACnet MS/TP fieldbus device
Pulse input for Flow sensor to present real flow over the bus.
Warnings via field bus for: No flow and flow out of expectation
Full range from DN15-250.
NovoCon® L digital actuator
Modulating, high accuracy, geared actuator with bus connectivity used to control pressure independent control valves type AB-QM DN125-150.
Control signal digital: BACnet MS/TP, Modbus RTU.
Control signal analog: 0-10V/2-10V, 0-20mA/4-20mA
Actuator functionality is remotely accessible via the fieldbus:
- design flow pre-setting
- flushing the valve and terminal unit
- error during closing/opening/calibration alarm
- LIN/LOG/α-setting characteristics setting
- selectable speed
- opening/closing time selection
- auto MAC addressing (BACnet)
- auto Parity detection (Modbus)
- auto Baud rate detection
- Flow and energy indication
- Safety function in NovoCon® L SU/SD. Spring up or spring down for AB-QM DN125-150 valves.
Supply Voltage 24V ac/dc
64 actuators can be connected to the same network
IP Class: 54
Stroke: 50 mm
Manual override function
LED status indication
Pulse input for Flow sensor to present real flow over the bus.
Warnings via field bus for: No flow and flow out of expectation
Full range from DN15-250.
NovoCon® XL digital actuator
Modulating, high accuracy, geared actuator with bus connectivity used to control pressure independent control valves type AB-QM DN200-250.
Control signal digital: BACnet MS/TP, Modbus RTU.
Control signal analog: 0-10V/2-10V, 0-20mA/4-20mA
Actuator functionality is remotely accessible via the fieldbus:
- design flow pre-setting
- flushing the valve and terminal unit
- error during closing/opening/calibration alarm
- LIN/LOG/α-setting characteristics setting
- selectable speed
- opening/closing time selection
- auto MAC addressing (BACnet)
- auto Parity detection (Modbus)
- auto Baud rate detection
- Flow and energy indication
Supply Voltage 24V ac/dc
64 actuators can be connected to the same network
IP Class: 54
Stroke: 50 mm
Manual override function
LED status indication
Pulse input for Flow sensor to present real flow over the bus.
Warnings via field bus for: No flow and flow out of expectation
Full range from DN15-250.
AME 110/120 NL/X – Gear Actuators
Modulating geared actuator used to control pressure independent balancing and control valves DN10-32.
- Control signal: selectable 0(4) … 20 mA and 0(2) … 10 V
- Valve stroke detection (No Load detection)
- LIN/LOG setting
- Halogen free cable: 1.5m (5 m and 10 m)
- (Position feedback signal: selectable 0(2)-10 V*)
- Power consumption: 2 VA running and 0.5W standby
- Setting: easy accessible with DIP switch
- Visible stroke indicator
- LED signaling of actuator mode (running, standby, calibrate)
- Manual override operation
- Anti-blocking function
- Supply Voltage: 24 V AC, 50/60 Hz
- Speed: 24(12**) s/mm
- Sequence control option (split range): (0-5 V ; 5-10 V)
- Direct or inverse acting mode selector
*AME 110 NLX variant
**AME 120 NL variant
AMV 110/120 NL – Gear Actuators
3-point modulating geared actuator used to control pressure independent balancing and control valves DN 10-32.
- Detection of valve stroke (NoLoad detection)
- Power consumption: 1 VA running and 0 W standby
- Visible stroke indicator
- Halogen free cable: 1.5 m (5 m and 10 m)
- Manual override operation
- Supply Voltage: 24 V AC, 50/60 Hz
- Speed: 24(12*) s/mm
*AMV 120 NL variant
ABNM A5 - Thermic actuators
Modulating thermal actuator used to control pressure independent balancing and control valves DN 10-32.
- Control signal: 0-10 V
- Valve stroke detection
- Power consumption: 1 W standby
- LOG(LIN*) characteristic
- Halogen free cable: plug-in; 1 m (5 m and 10 m)
- IP class: 54
- Normally closed (open**) when de-energized
- First open function (normally closed variant)
- Visible stroke indicator
- Stroke: 5(6.5 mm***)
- Supply Voltage: 24 V AC, 50/60 Hz (24 V DC****)
*LIN variant available
**normally open variant available
***6.5 mm variant available
****24 V DC variant available
AME 435QM - for modulating control
The actuators AME 435 QM for modulating control is used with pressure independent balancing and control valve type AB-QM from DN 40 to DN 100.
- Actuator shall have LED signalization
- Actuator shall be able to mount/dismount on/off the valve without any tools needed
- Actuator shall have efficiency improving and energy saving anti-oscillation function
- Actuator shall have external reset/stand-by button
- Easy electrical connection, snap on/of connection.
AME 55QM - Push / Pull actuators for larger AB-QM
The actuator AME 55 QM is used with pressure independent balancing and control large valve type AB-QM DN 125 and DN 150.
- Actuator shall have LED signalization
- Actuator shall be able to capture operational data
- Actuator shall have possibility to be modulating or 3-p controlled
- Actuator shall have reset option
AME 685-1 – Push / Pull actuators for larger AB-QM
AME 685-1 actuator is used together with large pressure independent balancing and control valves type AB-QM DN 200 and DN 250.
- Actuator shall have LED signalization
- Actuator shall have possibility to be modulating or 3-p controlled
- Actuator shall have reset button
TWA-Q - Thermal actuator
On/off thermal actuator used to control pressure independent balancing and control valves DN 10-32.
- Supply Voltage: 24 V AC/DC or 230 V, 50/60 Hz
- Cables: PVC 1.2 m. , 2.5 m. and 5 m. + halogen free* 2 m.
- IP-rating: IP54
- Normally Closed or Normally Open variants available
- First open function for the Normally Closed variant for easy installation
- Visible stroke indicator
- Power consumption: <2 W when activated
*halogen free cables available only for Normally Closed variant
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Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) Documents
| Typ | Name | Sprache | Gültig für | Aktualisiert | Download | Dateityp |
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| Product Environmental Information - BI | EPD AB-QM 4.0 DN 15-32 & NovoconS | English | Mehrfach | 27 Jan., 2023 | 4.1 MB | |
| Product Environmental Information - BI | EPD AB-QM 4.0 DN 15-32 with AME 110 | English | Mehrfach | 27 Jan., 2023 | 3.7 MB | |
| Product Environmental Information - BI | EPD AB-QM DN 40 -100 with AME 435 actuator | English | Mehrfach | 27 Nov., 2023 | 2.5 MB | |
| Product Environmental Information - BI | EPD AB-QM DN 40 -100 with NovoCon M actuator | English | Mehrfach | 27 Nov., 2023 | 2.7 MB | |
| Product Environmental Information - BI | EPD AME 110 NL/NLX | English | Mehrfach | 11 Dez., 2024 | 2.8 MB |

