Handle AB-PM (brass handle for spindle fixation)DN 40 -100003Z0695
1.5 m003L 8152
Impulse tube, with O-rings
Plastic impulse tube with connectors and adapters (industry pack)10 pcs order quantity003Z0689
Adapter largeG .-R .; G 1/16003Z0691
Plug for connecting impulse tube
Plug for connecting impulse tube on other valves (US standard)G 1⁄16-4⁄16-20 UNF-2B00 3L8176
O-ring for impulse tube (set of 10 pcs)2.90 × 1.780 03L8175
Plug for impulse tube connection ASV-I/M (set of 10 pcs)G1⁄16 A00 3L8174
Needle plug set (1 pcs.)003Z0100
Ext plug set (1 pcs.)003 Z0106
Measuring needle, set (1 pcs.)003 Z0107
Elbow test plug extension (1 pcs.)003Z3944
Straight test plug extension (1 pcs.)003Z3945
Straight plug extension set 003Z3946
Nominal maximal pressure
Max. pressure drop4
Control valve characteristicsLinear
Shut-off leakage rateAcc. to ISO 5208 class A - no visible leakage
CV strokemm1010151515
Connection
Connection actuatorDanfoss standard
Flow medium
Medium temperature°C–10 … 120
Materials in water
BodyCast iron EN -GJL 250 (GG 25)
Membrane and O-ringsEPDM
SpringsW.Nr. 1.4568, W.Nr. 1.4310
return pipe. The arrow on the valve body should
correspond with the flow direction of the
medium. The impulse tube should be connected
to the supply pipe using the included ¼”-/”
adaptor (003L8151).
Alternatively, the impulse tube can be connected
to a partner valve, such as ASV-BD or MSV-F2 1).
Using a partner valve offers additional service/
troubleshooting functions such as flow
verification, shut-off etc.
If the impulse tube is connected to the supply
pipe the AB-PM functions as a differential
pressure controller with flow limitation. The
impulse tube can also be connected to the
return pipe (upstream from the AB-PM) or to
the red test plug with adapter 003Z0691. In
that case the AB-PM will function as a pressure
independent control valve with 100% authority.
1)
For informatio n on partner valve see ASV a nd MSV-F2 datasheet
Impulse tube connection
DPCV
003L8151
Impulse tube connected to flow
PIBCV
003L8151
Impulse tube connected to return
PIBCV
003L8151
003Z0691
Commissioning
Service and trouble
shooting
When filling the system make sure to open the
supply valve before opening the return valve.
The pressure on the upper side of the membrane
(impulse tube) should always be higher than the
pressure on the lower side of the membrane (at
the valve)
Flush the impulse tube and ensure the HVAC
system is de-aired before starting the system.
For the setting procedure please refer to the
operating instructions enclosed with the
product.
It is recommended that an FV filter be installed in
the system supply pipe.
The valve can be manually shut off for service
purposes, up to 16 Bar.
AB-PM is equipped with 3 test plugs for flow
verification, service and trouble shooting.
+
Alternative
Fig. 1 AB-PM can be connected to flow or return with
impulse tube
Please check the following if the valve does not
function correctly:
1. Is the flow direction through the valve correct?
2. Is the impulse tube fitted correctly and are any
test plugs open?
3. Is the valve shut-off open? (see operating
instructions)
Fig. 2 Staged commissioning – 1st stage : ensuring Δp and flow for each zone
AB-PM DN 40 to 100 is the ideal solution for
applications where a so called staged installation,
Typical applications are shopping malls and shell
& core office buildings.
hand over and commissioning is used. In such
cases, the 1st stage is installation of backbone
piping without terminal units. AB-PM is used as
DPCV with flow limitation, ensuring the specified
The AB-PM ensures the required flow for each
zone and maintains hydronic balance in the
system.
design pressure and flow to each zone. The 2nd
stage is then the installation of terminal units.
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DPCV: several fancoils with
individual room control
Fig. 3 Staged commissioning – 2nd stage : Installation of terminal units
PIBCV: zone control for
one terminal unit
In the 2nd stage of commissioning the installation
of terminal units can be done. Optionally the
AB-PM can be changed from differential pressure
controller to pressure independent control valve.
This allows flexibility when designing the zones.
If only one terminal unit is used in the zone, the
AB-PM as a PIBCV can be used to control that
unit and no additional valves are needed.
To verify that an installation functions per the
design specifications the AB-PM (DN 40-100) has
test plugs that allow measuring of the pressure
difference ∆pr or ∆pcv across the valve. In this
way the pressure difference and flow can be
verified for handover or troubleshooting.
At handover of the base building when the HVAC
design conditions are specified but components
are not yet installed in the zone, the differential
pressure and flow for the valve and loop can
only be verified by installing a bypass with the
same dp as specified for the zone. For quick hand
over, without flow verification, the calculated dp
can be pre-set on the valve for the dp and flow
demand of the loop.
In the 2nd stage of commissioning when the
HVAC system has been installed in the zone, the
differential pressure and flow can be verified for
handover and troubleshooting.
The differential pressure can be measured using
the following methods:
003L8151
DPCV: Measure differential pressure from AB-PM
to installed partner valve (∆pr =p0 − p1).
PIBCV: Measure the differential pressure across
the control valve (∆Pcv =p1 − p2).
To calculate the flow below formulas are used:
DPCV:
∆pr=p0 − p
Q=kvcv × √p
1
r
PIBCV:
∆pCv=P1 − P
2
Q=kvcv × √pcv
For kvcv values see datasheet “AB-QM flow
checker DN 40-250”
For trouble shooting the available pressure can
be verified, Closing the AB-PM valve fully and
measuring p0 – p2.
Verifying the pressure and flow can be done
by using Danfoss PFM or other dp measuring
devices (select valve type: AB-QM)
P1-P
3
P1-P
2
3
-P
0
=P
a
∆p
∆p
v
Q = needed desi gn flow for the loop
Δpr = needed dif ferential pressure for the l oop
Δpv = differe ntial pressure on AB-PM
Δpa = min. needed d ifferential pressure ove r
bo th AB-PM and loop
Δpa = Δpv + Δp
r
-P
=P
∆p
1
0
r
Fig. 4 Differential pressure legend
SizingAB-PM is to be sized based on the needed flow
(Q) and the needed differential pressure drop for
the zone (pr).
Max flow /∆pr for all sizes are presented in the
sizing guide in fig. 5.
When pipe dimension has been selected, specific
sizing, selection and setting can be identified
based on Q and ∆pr in fig. 6-10.
Alternatively table 1-5 can be used for AB-PM
sizing as well.
Given : Design flow to zone
4200 l/h, pressure drop over
the zone at design flow 25 kPa.
Solution: AB-PM DN 40 is
selected. ∆p setting is kept
at factory setting and flow
limitation is changed to 80 %.
AB-PM will control differential
pressure of 25 kPa when
design flow is achieved and
the flow to the zone will be
limited to 4200 l/h
If applicati on requires less dpr, for valve will be h igher so flow validation a cross valve is needed in order to incr ease.
5 turns
(pr >= 20 kPa )
SettingThe AB-PM valves are factory preset to min. ∆p
setting with 100% flow.
For changing the setting please use the
following procedure:
Setting the desired differential pressure:
the setting on the AB-PM can be changed by
turning the setting spindle to allow higher
differential pressure. Turning the spindle
clockwise increases the setting; turning it
counter clockwise reduces the setting.
If the setting is not known, turn the spindle fully
clockwise. With this the setting on AB-PM is at
maximum value within setting range. Now turn
the spindle backwards a number of times (n)
as described in Fig. 13 or 14 until the required
differential pressure setting is obtained.
1)
10 tu rns
(pr >= 25 kPa )
pa [kPa]
15 tu rns
(pr >= 30 kPa )
20 turns
(pr >= 35 kPa )
The calculated flow can be adjusted easily with
a standard tool. The presetting scale indicates
values from 100 % flow to 40 %. Clock wise
turning would decrease the flow value while
counter clock wise would increase it.
Danfoss recomm ends a presetting/fl ow from 40 % to 100 %.
Factory pr esetting is 100 %.
DNWrench
40-5050
65-10042
Design
1. Shut off knob
2. Differential pressure setting
spindle
3. Membrane
4. DP cone
5. Seat
6. Valve body
7. Control valve cone
8. Locking screw
9. Scale
10. Stuffing box
11. Spindle
12. Impulse tube
13. Brass handle
Fig. 11 Setting of differential pressure is done with
standard tool
Adjusting the flow limitation:
To give lower flow than factory setting the
% scale on the AB-PM need to be adjusted
according to sizing diagrams (figure 6 to 10).
one turn
is 10%
Max. 25 Nm
Fig. 12 Setting of flow limitation with standard tool
Do not turn the sp indle more than 20 turns as it will b ecome disengaged.
Fig. 13 AB-PM DN 40-50
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Data sheet AB-PM DN 40-100
Design
1. Shut off knob
2. Differential pressure setting
spindle
3. Membrane
4. DP cone
5. Seat
6. Valve body
7. Control valve cone
8. Locking screw
9. Scale
10. Stuffing box
11. Spindle
12. Impulse tube
13. Brass handle
n
(turns)
0
……
40Max. setting
Factory presettingDN 65 -100
∆p setting min. setting (0 turns)
Flow %10 0%
65 80 100
DN
421323
Δp setting
Min. setting (factory
setting)
65 80 100
DN
Do not turn the sp indle more than 40 turns as it wil l become disengaged.
Fig. 14 AB-PM DN 65-100
DPCVPIBCV
AB-PM is a combined automatic balancing valve.
It works as differential pressure controller (DPCV)
or pressure independent control valve (PIBCV),
flow limiter and zone controller/control valve.
As DPCV it keeps a constant differential pressure
over the control loop and when installed as a
PIBCV it keeps the pressure constant over the
control valve ensuring it full authority.
Higher pressure acts on the lower side of the
control membrane (3) via an impulse tube (12)
while the lower pressure in the return pipe acts
on the upper side of the membrane (use either
membrane or diaphragm. Do not mix these
two, it will help clarity). When available pressure
increases at partial loads, the membrane closes
and thus keeps the differential pressure stable.
The control part of AB-PM is working as a
flow limiter. This enables to set a required
combination of the design flow as well as the
needed ∆p. By presetting the AB-PM, the flow
rate is defined based on the pressure demand of
the loop or terminal unit.
With an actuator mounted on the valve, AB-PM
can be used as a zone valve. When the AB-PM is
converted to a PICV it can be used, together with
an actuator, as a full authority control valve with
either a linear or a logarithmic characteristic.
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Data sheet AB-PM DN 40-100
Tender text
AB-PM DN 40-100 is a combined differential pressure controller for dynamic hydronic balance.
•
The valve should be able to ensure hydronic balance for each zone with one or more terminal units.
•
Valve shall have flexible functionality as either DPCV or PIBCV.
• The valve can be connected to either flow or return pipe via impulse tube
• With impulse tube connected to flow, the valve should keep differential pressure across the
branch by membrane driven controller.
•
With impulse tube connected to the return, the valve should control the flow on every terminal unit
• Valve should have shut-off function.
• Valve should have possibility to mount actuator without effecting presetting.
• Valve should have variable setting. Setting value should allow to set a combination of needed
differential pressure and flow for zone.
• Setting should be lockable to prevent unauthorized change.
• Control valve should have metal to metal sealing to ensure sufficient performance of differential
pressure control at low flows.
• Shut-off service function should be possible to do with hand or a tool. The Dp controller should
have soft sealing to ensure suficient closing in case of zero flow
• Valve should be delivered with min. 2.5 m impulse tube. Diameter of impulse tube should not be
bigger than 1.2 mm.
• Valve should be delivered in reliable packaging for safe transport and handling.
Product characteristics:
a) Pressure class: PN16
b) Max. pressure drop across AB-PM: 4 bar
c) Temperature range: –10 … 120 °C
d) Connections size: DN 40-100
e) Connection type: External tread ISO 228/1 (DN 40, DN50 ), Flange EN1092-2 (DN 65-100)
f) Installation: in return pipe with connection via impulse tube to flow or return pipe
g) Setting range: Flow: 40-100%, ∆p setting : 0-20 turns (DN40, DN50), 0-40 turns (DN65-DN100)
h) Nom. flow at factory setting (∆pr 25 kPa): 5000l/h (DN40), 6500 l/h (DN50), 16800 l/h (DN65),
19600 (DN80), 21000 (DN100)
i) Minimum differential pressure across valve and zone at factory setting 45 kPa (DN40, DN50),
60 kPa (DN65-100)
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