ETS 8M is a stepper motor driven electric
expansion valve with a high level of reliability,
and it provides a precise solution for expansion
and ow control in a wide range of
refrigeration and air conditioning system. The
valve comes with two ow curve options, a
linear and a S-shaped characteristic.
ETS 8M can be applied for applications i.e.
Modular Chiller and Low Ambient Temp Heat
Pump in single/bi-ow operations.
Valve operation is by means of a uni-polar
motor, and as such it is compatible with a
number of electronic controllers from Danfoss
or third-party vendors.
Features:
• High MOPD to comply with compressor
operating envelope
• Low internal leakage
• Long lifetime and durability
• Optimized valve ow characteristic
• Stable ow control at low opening degree
• Dedicated ow control curve for heat pump
• Compatible with existing valve drivers
• Bi-ow, with good performance in both ow
directions
ETS 8M is a system product whose function is controlled through a Danfoss electronic controller or a third-party
vendor electronic controller that is compatible with the ETS 8M as to control functionality and connections.
The electronic controller requires precise temperature input from a temperature sensor (refrigerant temperature)
and precise pressure inputs (evaporator pressure) from a pressure transmitter.
ETS 8M is designed for use with uorinated refrigerants with suitable lubricants.
Table 2: ETS 8M media data
NOTE:
For ammable refrigerants (R454C, R290, R32, R452B, R454B):
• This product is validated in accordance to ATEX, EN 378, ISO 5149, ASHRAE 15, IEC 60335-2-x or equivalent
standards.
• Ignition risk is evaluated in accordance to ISO 5149 and IEC 60335.
• See safety note below.
NOTE:
• The product can be applied on systems with R454C, R290, R32, R452B, R454B as the working uid.
• For countries where safety standards are not an indispensable part of the safety system Danfoss recommend the
installer to get a third party approval of the system containing ammable refrigerant.
•
Note, please follow specic selection criteria stated in the datasheet for these particular refrigerants.
• The valve must only be used in closed circuit refrigeration system, where no oxygen is present acc. EN 378, ISO
5149 ASHRAE 15 or IEC 60335-2-x or equivalent standards.
Normal operating <60 dB(A) 15 cm away, Overdriving <70 dB(A) @ 15 cm away
Enclosure rating IP (Valve and coil combined)
IP67
Insulation class
Class B
Insulation resistance
>100MΩ
Storage temperature
-30°C to 60°C
Electric expansion valve, type ETS 8M
Product specication
Design
The ETS 8M Electric expansion valves open and close to regulate refrigerant ow by means of a screw whose
rotating motion is transformed into linear motion. This occurs by the rotation of a magnet needle valve assembly
which moves when electrical signals are applied to the surrounding coil. Within the coil structure, there are dierent
winding congurations, and the polarities are changed by the electrical signals applied.
By application of the appropriate combination of signals, in the form of pulses, the coil forces the rotor of the valve
to move in a stepwise fashion. Application of multiple pulses will make the valve mechanism move through a series
of steps in the chosen direction, in order to set the valve with the required opening degree.
Flow direction
Figure 2: Flow direction
ETS 8M is designed for normal and reverse ow direction, above image from B to A refers the normal ow.
Pressure and temperature data
Table 3: Pressure and temperature data in SI and Imperial units
The reverse ow capacity of Orice 4.0 and 4.5 with 3/8" connection is slightly lower than the 5/8" connection,
please contact Danfoss for more details.
Valve selection based on capacity calculation
As for extended capacity calculations and valve selection based on capacities and refrigerants, please refer to
Coolselector
®
Rated and extended capacities are calculated with Coolselector®2 calculation engine to ARI standards with the
ASEREP equations based on laboratory measurements of selected valves.
Electrical connection
Electrical connection is via a xed cable in a number of lengths from the coil to the controller. Cables up to 6 m
length are available with a JST XHP-5 / JST XHP-6 connector. See ETS 8M ordering for details.
Electrical and motor specications
Valve operation is by means of a Uni-polar motor, designed as a separate coil that clicks onto the valve body.
Table 5: Electrical and motor specications
Stepper motor switch sequence
The stepper motor opens and closes as outlined in the table, opening moving to the right of the table, closing
moving the opposite direction.
ETS 8M is a parts program consisting of a valve body and a separate Uni-polar motor coil (ETS 8M coil). Each
component is purchased separately. See ordering details below.
Table 8: ETS 8M program
Besides using the ETS 8M coil as spare part, ETS 8M valve is hermetic and unserviceable, therefore is no other spare
parts.
Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals
Electric expansion valve, type ETS 8M
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