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NovoCon® Digital Controls

Connectivity and data integration for an optimized hydronic system...

NovoCon® digital actuators are tailor made to fit Danfoss AB-QM™ Pressure Independent Balancing Control Valves. They establish the perfect connection between superior hydronic HVAC system performance and smart building automation solutions.

Traditional controlled actuators, at best, offer an analog feedback signal to the BMS room controller. Instead, the NovoCon® actuators offers many digital system parameters directly to the Building Management System via BACnet or Modbus. It for example exchanges accurate information about the actuator/valve position, settings, temperatures, alarms etc.

All the information provides System Integrators and facility managers with unique insight and remote access to the HVAC system. The actual HVAC data can be used to optimize the systems performance, improving the indoor comfort and an energy efficient building.

NovoCon® digital control actuators enable continuous monitoring, active energy management and preventive maintenance at the highest comfort level and lowest operating costs. The digital actuators can be used in many building types such as universities, hospitals, offices, and hotels.

NovoCon® series:

  • NovoCon® S fits AB-QM valves ½" to 1¼" (DN 10-32). Typical applications include Terminal Units such as Fan Coil Units (FCU), chilled beams and radiant panels. The valves are used in two-pipe heating or cooling and four-pipe heating/cooling change-over systems for maximum flows from 1.2 to 17.5 GPM. For fast and reliable installation, we recommend the NovoCon® S only be connected to the BMS and wired in daisy-chain using our series of connection cables.
  • NovoCon® M fits AB-QM valves 1½" to 2" (DN 40-100). These combinations are applicable for the control of higher volume maximum flows from 33 to 55 GPM in e.g. Air Handling Units (AHU).
  • NovoCon® L fits AB-QM™ valves 5" to 6" (DN 125-150). These combinations control high volume flows from 395 to 830 GPM in e.g. chiller applications.
  • NovoCon® XL fits AB-QM™ valves 8" to 10"(DN 200-250). These larger combinations are applicable for control of the highest volume maximum flows from 830 to 1600 GPM in e.g. District cooling applications.

Built-in I/O

The digital actuators also offers built-in I/O's for added functionality, flexibility and cost savings. In some applications this can replace I/O modules from the BMS. A few examples of using the actuators’ I/O’s are:

  • Flow & energy indication by connecting sensors for return and supply temperature measurement with NovoCon® Energy
  • To connect different sensors (e.g. room temperature, humidity, or condensation) and control different devices such as fans with NovoCon® Remote I/O cable

Features and benefits

Remote access

Via the BMS system and bus communication all actuators can be remotely accessed. This saves a lot of time during the installation and commissioning of the system as well as during the many years the building is operational.

Continuous commissioning

System data can be retrieved and analyzed in order to optimize the HVAC system. In case adaptions to e.g. setting of design flows are required, it can easy be done. On one, a few or all actuators at the same time. Continuously monitoring and commissioning the system saves time and costs throughout the life cycle of the building.

Predictive maintenance

Don't wait for HVAC components to fail, cause complaints and need for urgent and disturbing service activities. Instead you can see where and when an issue might occur and you can take precautions and act pro-actively.

Flexibility all over

The designers or system integrators of BMS systems can realize customized HVAC solutions for every project. In case the building user wants to refurbish the building, the HVAC system can be adapted accordingly without physical adjustments to the BMS components.

NovoCon® digital controls - for perfect hydronic balancing

NovoCon® digital controls - for perfect hydronic balancing

Get best-in-class hydronic performance with NovoCon digital controls. Tailored for AB-QM™ pressure independent control valves, NovoCon® allows complete remote control of the HVAC system – from installation to maintenance. Get a quick tour of the NovoCon®  in this animation.

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 eBook | Danfoss Digital Hydronics™ English Multiple 15 Feb, 2022 5.5 MB .pdf
Application guide HVAC Application guide English Multiple 26 Oct, 2020 19.4 MB .pdf
Brochure Infographic - Actuator selection for AB-QM PICVs English Multiple 17 Sep, 2024 3.4 MB .pdf
Brochure NovoCon | Digital actuator for HVAC English Multiple 20 Jun, 2017 772.5 KB .pdf
Brochure NovoCon series product leaflet English Multiple 02 Dec, 2020 391.3 KB .pdf
Data sheet NovoCon® S, M, L and XL Digital actuators English United States 12 Apr, 2022 9.7 MB .pdf
Data sheet NovoCon® S, M, L and XL Digital actuators English Multiple 10 Feb, 2025 10.2 MB .pdf
Fact sheet NovoCon® S, M, L, XL and Flow sensor English Multiple 14 Jan, 2025 5.7 MB .pdf
White paper Reconfiguring AHU control for better performance English Multiple 12 Oct, 2022 2.0 MB .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 DN 40 -100 with NovoCon M actuator English Multiple 27 Nov, 2023 2.7 MB .pdf
Product Environmental Information - BI EPD ChangeOver6 Actuator and NovoCon ChangeOver6 Actuator English Multiple 14 Nov, 2024 2.8 MB .pdf
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Type Software Characteristic Name Version Language Released Status Download File type
Application software Firmware Firmware for NovoCon® L/XL v. 1.42 English 28 Nov, 2024 Released 315.0 KB .zip
Application software Firmware Firmware for NovoCon® M V1.42 English 22 Jul, 2024 Released 309.2 KB .zip
Application software Firmware Firmware for NovoCon® S 5.44 English 02 Dec, 2024 Released 451.9 KB .zip
Application software Configuration file Software for NovoCon® configuration tool V2.3.0.12 English 04 Mar, 2024 Released 50.3 MB .zip

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