Actuators for PIBCV

  • Overview
  • Product range
  • Documents
  • Software
  • 3D models and drawings
  • Tender texts

The best results in indoor climate control are achieved by using 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.

NovoCon® S

This innovative digital gear actuator with bus communication is designed to be directly connected to Building Management Systems (BMS) using BACnet or Modbus communication. It offers many features and benefits which you can read about here.

AME and AMV

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, ABN and ABNM

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-Z and ABN A5 actuators are controlled by an On/Off signal of a temperature controller, either heating the wax or not. 
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.

Features and benefits

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 PIBCV Documentary

We've asked Danfoss customers about their experience with the concept of pressure independent balancing & control valves (PIBCV). Hear all about the benefits and why they have converted from conventional balancing solutions to the PIBCV.

Product range

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    NovoCon® S Digital Actuator

    With NovoCon® S Danfoss revolutionizes the way hydronic balancing and HVAC control work together. The first of its kind digital HVAC actuators are directly connected with a Building Management System (BMS). This enables System Integrators to design state-of-art, Internet of Things (IoT) solutions.

Documents

Promotional and Technical Documents

Type Name Language Valid for Updated Download File type
Brochure AB-QM Actuator Selection Infographic - UK English United Kingdom 15 Jan, 2021 8.6 MB .pdf
Brochure Hydronic Balancing & Control product overview English United Kingdom 11 Nov, 2014 7.1 MB .pdf
Brochure Hydronic Balancing & Control product overview English Multiple 12 Dec, 2016 1.1 MB .pdf
Brochure Infographic - Actuator selection for AB-QM PICVs English Multiple 17 Sep, 2024 3.4 MB .pdf
Case story NovoCon - outstanding HVAC flexibility after office building renovation English Multiple 28 Sep, 2020 960.1 KB .pdf
Brochure NovoCon | Digital actuator for HVAC English Multiple 20 Jun, 2017 772.5 KB .pdf

Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) Documents

Type Name Language Valid for Updated Download File type
Product Environmental Information - BI EPD ABQM 4.0 DN 15-32 & NovoconS English Multiple 27 Jan, 2023 4.1 MB .pdf
Product Environmental Information - BI EPD ABQM 4.0 DN 15-32 with AME 110 English Multiple 27 Jan, 2023 3.7 MB .pdf
Product Environmental Information - BI EPD ABQM DN 40 -100 with AME 435 actuator English Multiple 27 Nov, 2023 2.5 MB .pdf
Product Environmental Information - BI EPD ABQM DN 40 -100 with NovoCon M actuator English Multiple 27 Nov, 2023 2.7 MB .pdf
Product Environmental Information - BI EPD AME 110 NL/NLX English Multiple 05 Sep, 2024 2.6 MB .pdf

Software

Danfoss set 365 software

Danfoss SET 365 software

Our advanced Danfoss SET 365 3D design software will help you to design and calculate HVAC systems with Danfoss products. A 1-year subscription is FREE available for students, designers and other interested professionals.

3D models and drawings

Tender texts

Modulating geared actuator with field bus (BACnet MS/TP and Modbus RTU) connectivity used to control pressure independent balancing and control valves DN10-32.

Control signal: BACnet MS/TP, Modbus RTU, 0-10V/2-10V, 0-20/4-20mA

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

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

IP Class: 54

Stroke: 7mm

BACnet Testing Laboratories (BTL) listed BACnet MS/TP fieldbus device 4)

Manual override function

Commissioning tool available for addressing, parametrization and hydronic continuous commission

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

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

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

On/off thermal actuator used to control pressure independent balancing and control valves DN 10-32.

  • Supply Voltage: 24 V AC/DC (230 V 50/60 Hz*)
  • Height: 60 mm from valve adapter
  • Cables: PVC (halogen free**) 1.2 m (5 m and 10 m)
  • Normally closed (open***) when de-energized
  • First open function (normally closed variant)
  • Visible stroke indicator
  • Power consumption: 2 W standby 

*230 V varriant
**halogen free cables available only for normally closed variant
***normally open variant available

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.

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 85QM 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