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Danfoss AB-QM was the first of its kind control valve for HVAC heating and cooling applications. It is a control valve with automatic flow limitation and built-in differential pressure control functioning over the control valve. The result of this concept is a high performing control valve with a – still - unique valve authority of 100%. The design flow can easily be set to the needed amount by using a 20-100% scale. Simply setting the design flow replaces traditional commissioning processes, gives a much more accurate control and avoids Kv calculations for system designers.

When equipped with a Danfoss actuator, PICVs increase the energy efficiency and improve the indoor climate. The AB-QM is mainly used for air handling units, climate ceilings, fan-coil units and other terminal units in HVAC heating and cooling systems.

Features and benefits

Easy setting and sizing

Selecting the right AB-QM is much less complicated than sizing and selecting conventional control valves. Once the design flow is determined the matching AB-QM can be selected, no additional Kv and authority calculations are required.

100% authority

Having a 100% valve authority increases the control quality and precision, also at low flow requirements. This creates a better comfort in the building, as well as increasing the energy savings.

Perfect control

By providing the right flow at the right time, the AB-QM optimizes chiller and boiler efficiency and reduces pumping costs. In addition, the actuators need to make much less movements, increasing the lifetime value and lowering the Total Cost of Ownership.

AB-QM 4.0: We created PICVs - now we redefine the value

New: AB-QM 4.0

Get ready for the next level value of your PICV designs.

Documents

Documents
Type Name Language Valid for Updated Download File type
Data sheet AB-QM Ukrainian Ukraine 07 Oct, 2012 4.5 MB .pdf
Brochure AB-QM - 1 million reasons to choose the best Swedish Sweden 22 Jan, 2017 3.6 MB .pdf
Brochure AB-QM - 1 million reasons to choose the best Dutch, Flemish Netherlands 08 Jan, 2014 1.8 MB .pdf
Brochure AB-QM - Millions of reasons to choose the best Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan Romania 31 Mar, 2015 1.3 MB .pdf
Brochure AB-QM - Millions of reasons to choose the best German Multiple 08 May, 2018 987.4 KB .pdf
Brochure AB-QM - Millions of reasons to choose the best German Switzerland 29 Feb, 2016 963.2 KB .pdf
Brochure AB-QM - Millions of reasons to choose the best French Switzerland 27 Sep, 2017 2.2 MB .pdf
Brochure AB-QM - Millions of reasons to choose the best Ukrainian Ukraine 03 Dec, 2014 1.1 MB .pdf
Brochure AB-QM - Millions of reasons to choose the best English Multiple 01 May, 2018 5.0 MB .pdf
Data sheet AB-QM 3TP, Flow Checker (DN 40-250) English Multiple 09 May, 2017 402.1 KB .pdf
Brochure AB-QM 4.0 Introduction leaflet Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan Romania 30 Aug, 2020 1.1 MB .pdf
Brochure AB-QM 4.0 Introduction leaflet Polish Poland 30 Jun, 2020 673.1 KB .pdf
Brochure AB-QM 4.0 Introduction leaflet German Multiple 14 Oct, 2019 382.3 KB .pdf
Brochure AB-QM 4.0 Product leaflet German Germany 14 Apr, 2020 478.7 KB .pdf
Brochure AB-QM 4.0 Product leaflet French France 10 Sep, 2020 1.6 MB .pdf
Brochure AB-QM 4.0 Product leaflet Dutch, Flemish Netherlands 24 Jun, 2020 452.7 KB .pdf
Brochure AB-QM 4.0 Product leaflet English Multiple 07 Jun, 2020 472.1 KB .pdf
Data sheet AB-QM, DN 10-250 Latvian Multiple 16 Sep, 2018 3.5 MB .pdf
Data sheet AB-QM, DN 10-250 Estonian Multiple 16 Sep, 2018 3.5 MB .pdf
Data sheet AB-QM, DN 10-250 Turkish Multiple 16 Sep, 2018 3.5 MB .pdf
Data sheet AB-QM, DN 10-250 Bulgarian Multiple 16 Sep, 2018 3.6 MB .pdf
Data sheet AB-QM, DN 10-250 Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan Multiple 16 Sep, 2018 3.5 MB .pdf
Data sheet AB-QM, DN 10-250 Czech Multiple 16 Sep, 2018 3.5 MB .pdf
Data sheet AB-QM, DN 10-250 Slovenian Multiple 16 Sep, 2018 3.5 MB .pdf
Data sheet AB-QM, DN 10-250 French Multiple 16 Sep, 2018 3.5 MB .pdf
Data sheet AB-QM, DN 10-250 Swedish Multiple 16 Sep, 2018 3.5 MB .pdf
Data sheet AB-QM, DN 10-250 Lithuanian Multiple 16 Sep, 2018 3.5 MB .pdf
Data sheet AB-QM, DN 10-250 Serbian (RS) Multiple 19 Nov, 2018 3.5 MB .pdf
Data sheet AB-QM, DN 10-250 Finnish Multiple 05 Dec, 2018 3.5 MB .pdf
Data sheet AB-QM, DN 10-250 Polish Multiple 18 Jul, 2018 3.8 MB .pdf
Data sheet AB-QM, DN 10-250 Danish Multiple 01 Jul, 2020 4.1 MB .pdf
Data sheet AB-QM, DN 10-250 German Multiple 09 Sep, 2020 3.9 MB .pdf
Data sheet AB-QM, DN 10-250 English Multiple 19 Jun, 2018 3.5 MB .pdf
Data sheet AB-QM, DN 10-250, 3TP Italian Multiple 19 Nov, 2018 3.5 MB .pdf
Data sheet AB-QM, DN 10-250, 3TP Croatian Multiple 19 Nov, 2018 3.5 MB .pdf
Data sheet AB-QM, DN 10-250, 3TP Slovak Multiple 19 Nov, 2018 3.1 MB .pdf
Data sheet AB-QM, DN 10-250, 3TP Spanish, Castilian Multiple 05 Dec, 2018 3.6 MB .pdf
Data sheet AB-QM, DN 10-250, 3TP Hungarian Multiple 05 Dec, 2018 3.6 MB .pdf
Brochure AD334945898859de_Infographic - Actuator selection for AB-QM PICVs German Multiple 26 Oct, 2020 6.8 MB .pdf
Brochure Application of AB-QM in cruise ships: Significant energy savings and optimal passenger comfort English Multiple 04 Sep, 2014 1.8 MB .pdf
Brochure Application of AB-QM in cruise ships: Significant energy savings and optimal passenger comfort Italian Italy 04 Sep, 2014 1.4 MB .pdf
Brochure Energy saving solutions for renovation of heating and cooling systems Polish Multiple 29 Sep, 2014 5.8 MB .pdf
Brochure Energy saving solutions for renovation of heating and cooling systems English Multiple 09 Sep, 2014 5.8 MB .pdf
Brochure Energy saving solutions for renovation of heating and cooling systems Hungarian Hungary 31 Aug, 2014 6.3 MB .pdf
Brochure Energy saving solutions for renovation of heating and cooling systems Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan Romania 31 Aug, 2014 6.3 MB .pdf
Brochure Hidrauliskais balanss un kontrole Latvian Latvia 19 Jul, 2020 1.3 MB .pdf
Brochure Hotel application brochure Spanish, Castilian Spain 11 May, 2015 10.7 MB .pdf
Brochure Hotel application brochure English Multiple 02 Sep, 2014 642.7 KB .pdf
Application guide HVAC Application guide Hungarian Hungary 31 Aug, 2014 7.7 MB .pdf
Application guide HVAC Application guide Czech Czech Republic 17 Nov, 2014 7.2 MB .pdf
Application guide HVAC Application guide English Multiple 25 Oct, 2020 18.5 MB .pdf
Application guide HVAC Application guide Latvian Latvia 08 Jul, 2020 7.5 MB .pdf
Application guide HVAC Application guide Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan Romania 31 Aug, 2014 7.2 MB .pdf
Application guide HVAC Application guide Polish Multiple 19 May, 2019 9.8 MB .pdf
Brochure Hydronic Balancing & Control product overview English Multiple 11 Dec, 2016 1.1 MB .pdf
Brochure Hydronic Balancing & Control product overview German Multiple 26 Feb, 2017 1.1 MB .pdf
Brochure Hydronic Balancing & Control product overview Czech Czech Republic 17 Nov, 2014 1.0 MB .pdf
Brochure Hydronic Balancing & Control product overview English United Kingdom 10 Nov, 2014 7.1 MB .pdf
Brochure Infographic - Actuator selection for AB-QM PICVs English Multiple 26 Oct, 2020 1.7 MB .pdf
Brochure Infographic - Actuator selection for PICVs Dutch, Flemish Netherlands 15 Oct, 2020 1.3 MB .pdf
Brochure Infographic AB-QM 4.0 compared to AB-QM Dutch, Flemish Netherlands 24 Jun, 2020 1.3 MB .pdf
Brochure Infographic AB-QM 4.0 compared to AB-QM German Multiple 14 Oct, 2020 6.4 MB .pdf
Brochure Infographic AB-QM 4.0 compared to AB-QM French Multiple 19 Oct, 2020 2.1 MB .pdf
Brochure Infographic AB-QM 4.0 compared to AB-QM English Multiple 07 Jun, 2020 1.3 MB .pdf
Brochure Interaktiivinen toimilaitteen valintaesite Danfossin AB-QM - venttiileille Finnish Finland 07 Oct, 2020 1.6 MB .pdf
Case story NovoCon - outstanding HVAC flexibility after office building renovation English Multiple 27 Sep, 2020 941.9 KB .pdf
Case story NovoCon - outstanding HVAC flexibility after office building renovation German Multiple 11 Oct, 2020 4.8 MB .pdf

3D models and drawings

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Software

Danfoss C.H. software

Danfoss C.H. software

Our advanced Danfoss C.H. software will help you to design and calculate the perfect heating or cooling installation with Danfoss products.

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Case studies

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Videos

News

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    NEW: NovoCon M, L and XL - Big news for fans of IoT solutions in smart building concepts
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    New: Digital Design Center – one entry point for all design needs
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    Design engineers, specifiers and consultants are under a constant pressure when looking or the best solutions for their designs and customers. To simplify their work and save time, we have developed a new online platform – Digital Design Center.

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    NEW: AB-QM 4.0 Pressure Independent balancing and Control Valve (PICV) for smart buildings
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Tender texts

The pressure independent balancing and control valve means that the control characteristic is independent from the available pressure. The precise flow control performance of the AB-QM with a Danfoss actuator provides increased comfort and superior Total Cost of Ownership. The AB-QM ensures and control the required flow on every terminal unit and maintains Hydronic balance in the system.

AB-QM has following features:

  • Flow limitation function
  • Modulating below 1% of set flow, regardless of the setting
  • Authority of 1 at all settings
  • Able to close against 16 bar of differential pressure
  • Linear control characteristic
  • Scale in percentage of flow
  • Control ratio 1:1000
  • Test plugs for pump optimization and flow verification for DN 10-250

Available in the range from DN 10 – 250 from one supplier.

  • Characteristic changed from linear to equal percentage characteristic at all sizes by adjusting actuator settings
  • Lockable setting
  • Starting pressure of 16 kPa for DN 10 – DN 20
  • Starting pressure of 20 kPa for DN 25 – DN 32
  • Starting pressure of 30 kPa for DN 40 – DN 250
  • Leakage rate of no visible leakage for DN 10 - DN 20 in combination with recommended actuator
  • Leakage of 0.05 % of the Qnom for DN 25 - DN 100 in combination with recommended actuator
  • Leakage of 0.01 % of the Qnom for DN 125 - DN 250 in combination with recommended actuator