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.
New: AB-QM 4.0
Get ready for the next level value of your PICV designs.
Documents
| Type | Name | Language | Valid for | Updated | Download | File type |
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| Data sheet | AB-QM | Ukrainian | Ukraine | 07 Oct, 2012 | 4.5 MB | |
| Brochure | AB-QM - 1 million reasons to choose the best | Dutch, Flemish | Netherlands | 08 Jan, 2014 | 1.8 MB | |
| Brochure | AB-QM - 1 million reasons to choose the best | Swedish | Sweden | 22 Jan, 2017 | 3.6 MB | |
| Brochure | AB-QM - Millions of reasons to choose the best | English | Multiple | 01 May, 2018 | 5.0 MB | |
| Brochure | AB-QM - Millions of reasons to choose the best | German | Multiple | 08 May, 2018 | 987.4 KB | |
| Brochure | AB-QM - Millions of reasons to choose the best | French | Switzerland | 27 Sep, 2017 | 2.2 MB | |
| Brochure | AB-QM - Millions of reasons to choose the best | Ukrainian | Ukraine | 03 Dec, 2014 | 1.1 MB | |
| Brochure | AB-QM - Millions of reasons to choose the best | German | Switzerland | 29 Feb, 2016 | 963.2 KB | |
| Brochure | AB-QM - Millions of reasons to choose the best | Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan | Romania | 31 Mar, 2015 | 1.3 MB | |
| Data sheet | AB-QM 3TP, Flow Checker (DN 40-250) | English | Multiple | 09 May, 2017 | 402.0 KB | |
| Brochure | AB-QM 4.0 Introduction leaflet | Dutch, Flemish | Netherlands | 24 Jun, 2020 | 452.8 KB | |
| Brochure | AB-QM 4.0 Introduction leaflet | Polish | Poland | 30 Jun, 2020 | 673.1 KB | |
| Brochure | AB-QM 4.0 Introduction leaflet | German | Multiple | 14 Oct, 2019 | 382.3 KB | |
| Brochure | AB-QM 4.0 Product leaflet | English | Multiple | 07 Jun, 2020 | 472.1 KB | |
| Brochure | AB-QM 4.0 Product leaflet | German | Germany | 14 Apr, 2020 | 478.7 KB | |
| Data sheet | AB-QM, DN 10-250 | English | Multiple | 19 Jun, 2018 | 3.5 MB | |
| Data sheet | AB-QM, DN 10-250 | Danish | Multiple | 01 Jul, 2020 | 4.1 MB | |
| Data sheet | AB-QM, DN 10-250 | Finnish | Multiple | 05 Dec, 2018 | 3.5 MB | |
| Data sheet | AB-QM, DN 10-250 | Polish | Multiple | 18 Jul, 2018 | 3.8 MB | |
| Data sheet | AB-QM, DN 10-250 | Serbian (RS) | Multiple | 19 Nov, 2018 | 3.5 MB | |
| Data sheet | AB-QM, DN 10-250 | French | Multiple | 16 Sep, 2018 | 3.5 MB | |
| Data sheet | AB-QM, DN 10-250 | Swedish | Multiple | 16 Sep, 2018 | 3.5 MB | |
| Data sheet | AB-QM, DN 10-250 | Latvian | Multiple | 16 Sep, 2018 | 3.5 MB | |
| Data sheet | AB-QM, DN 10-250 | Estonian | Multiple | 16 Sep, 2018 | 3.5 MB | |
| Data sheet | AB-QM, DN 10-250 | Turkish | Multiple | 16 Sep, 2018 | 3.5 MB | |
| Data sheet | AB-QM, DN 10-250 | Bulgarian | Multiple | 16 Sep, 2018 | 3.6 MB | |
| Data sheet | AB-QM, DN 10-250 | Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan | Multiple | 16 Sep, 2018 | 3.5 MB | |
| Data sheet | AB-QM, DN 10-250 | Czech | Multiple | 16 Sep, 2018 | 3.5 MB | |
| Data sheet | AB-QM, DN 10-250 | Slovenian | Multiple | 16 Sep, 2018 | 3.5 MB | |
| Data sheet | AB-QM, DN 10-250 | Lithuanian | Multiple | 16 Sep, 2018 | 3.5 MB | |
| Data sheet | AB-QM, DN 10-250 | German | Multiple | 29 Oct, 2018 | 3.5 MB | |
| Data sheet | AB-QM, DN 10-250, 3TP | Dutch, Flemish | Multiple | 05 Dec, 2018 | 3.5 MB | |
| Data sheet | AB-QM, DN 10-250, 3TP | Hungarian | Multiple | 05 Dec, 2018 | 3.6 MB | |
| Data sheet | AB-QM, DN 10-250, 3TP | Spanish, Castilian | Multiple | 05 Dec, 2018 | 3.6 MB | |
| Data sheet | AB-QM, DN 10-250, 3TP | Italian | Multiple | 19 Nov, 2018 | 3.5 MB | |
| Data sheet | AB-QM, DN 10-250, 3TP | Croatian | Multiple | 19 Nov, 2018 | 3.5 MB | |
| Data sheet | AB-QM, DN 10-250, 3TP | Slovak | Multiple | 19 Nov, 2018 | 3.1 MB | |
| Brochure | Application of AB-QM in cruise ships: Significant energy savings and optimal passenger comfort | Italian | Italy | 04 Sep, 2014 | 1.4 MB | |
| Brochure | Application of AB-QM in cruise ships: Significant energy savings and optimal passenger comfort | English | Multiple | 04 Sep, 2014 | 1.8 MB | |
| Brochure | Energy saving solutions for renovation of heating and cooling systems | Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan | Romania | 31 Aug, 2014 | 6.3 MB | |
| Brochure | Energy saving solutions for renovation of heating and cooling systems | Hungarian | Hungary | 31 Aug, 2014 | 6.3 MB | |
| Brochure | Energy saving solutions for renovation of heating and cooling systems | English | Multiple | 09 Sep, 2014 | 5.8 MB | |
| Brochure | Energy saving solutions for renovation of heating and cooling systems | Polish | Multiple | 29 Sep, 2014 | 5.8 MB | |
| Brochure | Hidrauliskais balanss un kontrole | Latvian | Latvia | 19 Jul, 2020 | 1.3 MB | |
| Brochure | Hotel application brochure | English | Multiple | 02 Sep, 2014 | 642.4 KB | |
| Brochure | Hotel application brochure | Spanish, Castilian | Spain | 11 May, 2015 | 10.7 MB | |
| Application guide | HVAC Application guide | Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan | Romania | 31 Aug, 2014 | 7.2 MB | |
| Application guide | HVAC Application guide | Hungarian | Hungary | 31 Aug, 2014 | 7.7 MB | |
| Application guide | HVAC Application guide | Czech | Czech Republic | 17 Nov, 2014 | 7.2 MB | |
| Application guide | HVAC Application guide | English | Multiple | 09 Oct, 2014 | 7.5 MB | |
| Application guide | HVAC Application guide | Polish | Multiple | 19 May, 2019 | 9.8 MB | |
| Application guide | HVAC Application guide | Latvian | Latvia | 08 Jul, 2020 | 7.5 MB | |
| Brochure | Hydronic Balancing & Control product overview | Czech | Czech Republic | 17 Nov, 2014 | 1.0 MB | |
| Brochure | Hydronic Balancing & Control product overview | English | United Kingdom | 10 Nov, 2014 | 7.1 MB | |
| Brochure | Hydronic Balancing & Control product overview | English | Multiple | 11 Dec, 2016 | 1.1 MB | |
| Brochure | Hydronic Balancing & Control product overview | German | Multiple | 26 Feb, 2017 | 1.1 MB | |
| Brochure | Infographic - Actuator selection for AB-QM PICVs | English | Multiple | 10 Jun, 2020 | 1.6 MB | |
| Brochure | Infographic AB-QM 4.0 compared to AB-QM | Dutch, Flemish | Netherlands | 24 Jun, 2020 | 1.3 MB | |
| Brochure | Infographic AB-QM 4.0 compared to AB-QM | English | Multiple | 07 Jun, 2020 | 1.3 MB | |
| Case story | NovoCon - outstanding HVAC flexibility after office building renovation | English | Multiple | 12 May, 2020 | 942.2 KB |
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Case studies
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Smart HVAC control solution for the I-tower at WTC Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Building: Office
Application: Climate panels with a four-pipe change-over system for Heating and Cooling
Challenge: Establish a modern, innovative HVAC control system optimized for flexibility in (changing) usage of office space
Solution: Integration of Danfoss field devices with the Building Management System via BACnet bus-communication -
High-end climate solutions in Waldorf Astoria by Hilton, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Building: Hotel
Application: Hydronic balancing and control for radiator heating and fan coil cooling
Challenge: Establish top level comfort and minimum energy consumption for heating and cooling
Solution: Fan-coil units for cooling; 8 heating risers and radiators equipped with Danfoss products. -
HVAC control at Katowice business centre, Poland
Katowice Business Centre is a modern office building where Danfoss hydronic balancing solutions are used; AB-QM balancing and control valves in combination with revolutionary NovoCon® actuators.
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Energy comfort in Prime Tower, Zurich, Switzerland
The Prime Tower in Zurich is a building of many records. With its 126 meters it is the tallest building in Switzerland with 36 floors and 40,000 square meters accommodating mostly offices. And with its more than 6,000 AB-QM valves it is also one of the biggest heating and cooling installations ever designed and installed by Danfoss.
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Hydronic balancing in SAMBA bank head office, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
At the heart of the new King Abdullah Financial District in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, stands the impressive SAMBA head office. The 40-storey building represents a landmark in sustainable architecture and engineering and forms an attractive work space for the 800 people working in the SAMBA Financial Group head office.
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Floreasca Park: Danfoss PICV solution offers the perfect balance in the greenest office building in Bucharest, Romania
The award-winning office complex Floreasca Park raises the bar for green office buildings. With 40% savings on the energy bill, Floreasca Park brings substantial savings to the tenants and a green footprint to the building. The new office complex, Floreasca Park in Romania, serves as an excellent example of a sustainable office building according to the international BREEAM rating.
Videos
News
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NEW: NovoCon M, L and XL - Big news for fans of IoT solutions in smart building conceptsMonday, August 3, 2020
New NovoCon® M, L and XL digital actuators for AB-QM Pressure Independent balancing and Control Valves (PICV) complete the series of smart, digital, IoT actuators for hydronic HVAC applications.
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New: Digital Design Center – one entry point for all design needsFriday, April 17, 2020
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 buildingsFriday, October 11, 2019
Danfoss AB-QM 4.0 replaces AB-QM Pressure Independent balancing and Control Valves (PICVs)
