Motor operated valves and Actuators
Type ICM and ICAD
ICM motor valve equipped with ICAD actuator provides a higher
suction pressure, and a much better COP, ultimately leading
to signicant energy savings
ICM motor operated valves belong to the ICV
family and are one of two product groups.
ICV types
• ICS - Pilot operated servo valve
• ICM - Motor operated vave
The motor operated valve comprises four main
components: Valve body, top cover, function
module and Actuator. On ICM 20 – 65 the top
cover and function module will be combined.
ICM are motor operated valves driven by
actuator type ICAD.
ICM valves are designed to regulate an
expansion process in liquid lines with or
without phase change or control pressure or
temperature in dry and wet suction lines and
hot gas lines. ICM valves are designed so that
the opening and closing forces are balanced,
therefore, only two sizes of ICAD actuators are
needed for the complete range of ICM from DN
20 to DN 150. The ICM motor operated valve
and ICAD actuator assembly oers a very
compact unit with small dimensions.
ICAD
Actuator types ICAD 600A and 1200A are
dedicated for use with ICM motor operated
valves. There are only two sizes of ICAD
actuators that cover the range of valves from
ICM 20 to ICM 150.
The ICAD is controlled via a modulating
analogue signal (e.g. 4 – 20 mA / 2 – 10 V) or a
digital ON / OFF signal. ICAD incorporates an
advanced MMI (Man Machine Interface),
including continuous display of Opening
Degree, which gives the user a very advanced
and exible setup procedure that can meet
many dierent applications.
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Motor operated valves and Actuators, type ICM and ICAD
Features
ICM valve
• Designed for Industrial Refrigeration applications for a maximum working pressure of 52 bar / 754 psig
• Applicable to HCFC, HFC, R717 (Ammonia) and R744 (CO2)
• Direct coupled connections
• Connection types include butt weld, socket weld, solder and threaded connections
• Low temperature steel body
• Low weight and compact design
• V-port regulating cone ensures optimum regulating accuracy particularly at part load
• Cavitation resistant valve seat on A cones
• Modular Concept
◦ Each valve body is available with several dierent connection types and sizes
◦ Valve overhaul is performed by replacing the function module (ICM 20 – 65)
◦ Possible to convert ICM motor operated valve to ICS pilot operated servo valve
◦ Spare parts available for ICM 100 – 150
• Manual opening possible via ICAD or Multifunction tool
• PTFE seat provides excellent valve tightness
• Magnet coupling - real hermetic sealing
• ICAD 600A / 1200A include encoder function that will provide a true valve position feedback to Danfoss controller
or non-Danfoss control systems
• Classication: DNV, CRN, BV, EAC etc. To get an updated list of certication on the products please contact your
local Danfoss Sales Company
ICAD actuator
• Designed for industrial refrigeration installations
• Advanced and high speed Digital Stepper Motor Technology
• Seven segment LCD display and three programming keys included
• Valve opening degree can be observed continuously
• Can easily be congured to dierent applications on-site (change speed, ON / OFF, Fail Safe operation, modulating
valve, etc..)
• Open – Close time: 3 – 45 seconds depending on valve size
• Modulating, ON / OFF operation or Neutral zone / 3 point control
• Multiple speed selection during operation
• Logging of old alarms
• Password protection
• Control input signal :
◦ 4 – 20 mA, 0 – 20 mA, 0 – 10 V, 2 – 10 V.
◦ One or two digital inputs
• Position feed back : 0 – 20 mA, 4 – 20 mA (ICM)
• 3 Digital ON / OFF feedback
• Resolution: 20 micron / step (0.02 mm stroke pr. step)
• Total steps: 250 – 3650 depending on size
• Auto Calibration, Neutral zone
• In the event of a power failure, multiple fail safe options are possible. During power failure, ICM can be selected to:
◦ Close ICM
◦ Open ICM
◦ Stay in the same position, as when power failure occurs
◦ Go to a specic ICM valve opening degree
• Hermetic magnetic motor
• Enclosure: IP67 ~ NEMA 6
• Approvals: CE, UL, CRN
• Connectors for easy installation and servicing
• ICAD 600A / 1200A ensures an acurate feedback on the valve position
Motor operated valves and Actuators, type ICM and ICAD
Functions
ICM
Table 1: ICM valves
ICM, motor operated valves are designed for use with the ICAD actuator with Display.
The driving force from the actuator is transferred via a magnetic coupling (a) through the stainless steel top housing
(b) and thus eliminates the need for a packing gland. The rotational movement of the magnetic coupling (a) is
transferred to a spindle (c) which in turn provides the vertical movement of the piston (d) and the valve seat (e), to
open and close the valve. The closing force of the actuator, combined with the the valve seat (e) and PTFE valve
plate (f ), provides an eective seal to prevent leakage across the valve port, when the valve is in the closed position.
To prevent damage to the PTFE valve seat (e) and plate (f ) from system debris, it is recommended that a lter is
installed upstream of the valve. Please refer to page 14 for lter sizing and application recommendations.
ICM 20 – 65:
Valve inlet pressure (P1) acting on the underside of the PTFE valve seat (e) also passes through the hollow piston
assembly (d) on to the top of the piston (d) and balances the pressure acting on the piston (d). Any trapped liquid
across the throttle cone (g) is allowed to equalise down to the valve outlet without aecting the valve performance.
ICM 100 – 150:
Valve inlet pressure (P1) acting on the underside of the PTFE valve plate (h) also passes through the equalization
hole (i) and ensures that the servo piston (j) is pressure balanced. This will equalize P1 and P2. During an opening
operation of the valve, the pilot piston (k) will be raised from its valve seat inside the servo piston (j). This allows the
P2 pressure to escape through the servo piston (j) to the outlet of the valve. The pressure P1 will act on the
underside of the servo piston (j) and force it to open. This will close the gap between the pilot piston (k) and the
servo piston (j) until the pressures P1 and P2 are equalized again. When there is no pressure dierence between P1
and the outlet of the valve the pilot piston (k) is attached to the servo piston (j) ensuring it to open up.
ICAD
There are two sizes of ICAD actuator that covers the range of valves from ICM 20 to ICM 150. The actuators have a
fully weather protected enclosure with none of the moving parts exposed to the environment.
The fast acting actuators and balanced valve design results in the valve being able to move from the fully closed to
the fully open position in between 3 to 45 seconds depending on valve size and ICAD setup.
Each body may be tted with multiple function / top cover to give dierent capacities
Motor operated valves and Actuators, type ICM and ICAD
Figure 1: Multiple function / top cover
Table 2: Multiple function / top cover with capacities
ICAD
The design of ICAD is based on a digital stepper motor technology combined with an advanced MMI (Man Machine
Interface), that gives excellent possibilities for having a high degree of exibility with the same type of ICAD
actuator.
At the ICAD display the Opening Degree (0 – 100 %) of the actual ICM valve installed can be continuously observed.
The advanced menu system will allow several parameters to be ajusted to obtain the required function.
Many dierent parameters can be congurated, among these:
• Modulating, ON / OFF operation or Neutral zone / 3 point control
• Analog input
◦ 0 – 20 mA or 4 – 20 mA
◦ 0 – 10 V or 2 – 10 V
• Digital Input
◦ ICAD can be congured to support one or two digital inputs
◦ When using one digital input, 0 – 10 V can not be used at the same time
◦ By using two digital inputs at Neutral zone / 3 point control, the analog input (0/2 – 10 V, 0/4 – 20 mA) and
Analog Output (0/4 – 20 mA) can not be used at the same time
• Analog output
◦ 0 – 20 mA or 4 – 20 mA
• Automatic or manual control
• Change of ICM valve speed
• Automatic calibration
• Multiple Fail Safe set-up options during power cut
Motor operated valves and Actuators, type ICM and ICAD
For service all Input and Output signals can be recalled and observed from the ICAD display.
A password protection has been linked to the parameter of entering the correct ICM valve to avoid unintentional
and non-authorised operation.
ICAD can manage and display dierent alarms. If an alarm has been detected the display will alternate between
showing: Actual alarm present and Opening Degree of ICM valve. If more than one alarm is active at the same time
the alarm with the highest priority will take preference. The alarm with the highest priority is shown on the display.
All alarms will automatically reset when disappearing.
Previous alarms can be recalled for traceability and service purposes.
Any active alarm will activate the common digital alarm output. All alarms will automatically reset when
disappearing.
ICAD provides two digital output signals to 3rd party control equipment (e.g. PLC) indicating if the ICM valve is
completely open or completely closed.
The hermetic magnetic motor coupling makes it easy to dismount the ICAD from ICM valve.
A magnetic coupled actuator is easily installed. Only two actuators are needed to cover the entire ICM
program
Motor operated valves and Actuators, type ICM and ICAD
Applications
ICM
Figure 2: ICM Application
NOTE:
ICM can be used for pressure and temperature regulation in dry and wet suction lines, in hot gas lines and in liquid
lines with or without phase change (i.e. where no expansion occurs in the valve).
Valve capacities for dierent refrigerants and applications are given in the following tables. Selection of ICM / ICS
valves will be available with the DIRcalc ver. 1.3 selection program and later. The resultant valve selections will be:ICMEXP for expansion valve functions and where the selection criteria has been predened for expansion valve
application: ICM will be for control valve functions and will include for all available function modules as valve
pressure drop is the main consideration for valve selection.
The process for identifying the ICM valve solution can be determined from the ordering pages. Initially select the
nominal valve size, identify the required valve body and connection types, followed by the module insert and then
the correct actuator to suit the module insert and valve body.
As the ICM and ICS valves use a common body it is possible to install the body without having previously
determined whether a servo or motor function is required. A blank top cover complete with xing screws can be
supplied to allow for pressure testing.
In applications where the ICM is used to control pressure / temperature at diering operating conditions e.g. dual
temperature store, the ICM must be selected so that the full operating conditions (minimum and maximum
capacity / summer and winter conditions) are within the control range of the selected ICM valve.
It is particularly important to ensure that the ICM valve selection is not oversized and as a consequence operates at
a minimum opening degree, which can result in a hunting condition and continuous recalibration of the ICM valve.
NOTE:
ICM valves should be sized to suit required capacity and operating conditions. ICM valves should not be line sized.
For ICM 20 – 65 applications it is recommended that the valve opening degree at the minimum operating
conditions is greater than 5%.
For ICM 100 – 150 applications it is recommended that the valve opening degree at the minimum operating
conditions is greater than 10%.
Motor operated valves and Actuators, type ICM and ICAD
Figure 3: Filter
Table 4: Recommended lters
ICAD
Figure 4: ICAD protection cap
ICAD protection cap
For all outdoor applications or where extra protection of the display and keyboard is needed, Danfoss recommends
using the ICAD protection cap.
The protection cap will give the ICAD display and keyboard an extra protection against e.g. sun radiation or other
impacts from the surrounding environment. Furthermore it protects the cable connectors against inappropriate
loads.
Motor operated valves and Actuators, type ICM and ICAD
The special designed protection cap can be mounted on all ICAD 600A / 1200A.
The installation of the protection cap is done by sliding the protection cap down on the top of the ICAD. To secure
the protection cap, tie it to the connector cables using the hole in the protection cap.
Figure 5: ICAD-UPS for ICM 20 – 150
ICAD-UPS for ICM 20 – 150
ICAD-UPS is dedicated for use along with ICM sizes 20 - 150 installed with ICAD 600A and ICAD 1200A actuators.
In the event of power failure, there is a need to make sure that the ICM goes to a safe position.
ICAD-UPS can be connected to the ICAD 600A / 1200A.
The solution ICM with ICAD connected to ICADUPS will give one of the following possibilities in the event of power
failure:
• close ICM
• open ICM
• stay
• go to a specec ICM Opening Degree
When power supply has been re-established the system will automatically return to normal operation.
Facts and features
• Industrial product
• Can support up to
◦ 3 pcs. of ICAD 1200A or
◦ 8 pcs. of ICAD 600A
• Integrated solution - battery and UPS
• Industrial approvals:
◦ CE, UL
DIN rail mounting
•
• LED status indication
• 24 V DC supply → Same transformer as for ICAD can be used
• Continuous monitoring of battery
• Integrated temperature sensor for optimized battery charging
• Adjustable buer time
(1)
. (1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20 or innity) = Ensures longer life time of the battery
• Forced remote shutdown in buer mode via digital input
• 3 digital volt free relay change over contacts for signals to PLC systems. (Power OK, Buer mode (failsafe supply to
ICAD), Alarm).
Code number: 027H0388
For further information please see the instruction ICAD-UPS
1
Buer time is dened as the period where ICAD is only powered from the ICAD-UPS (i.e. not from main supply). On ICAD-UPS there is an
adjustable buer time setting (1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30 min. or innity). If set to 3, ICAD-UPS will switch o power to connected ICAD 600A /
1200A, 3 minutes after the power failure occurs. This ensures that the internal battery inside ICAD-UPS do not fully discharge.
Motor operated valves and Actuators, type ICM and ICAD
Media
Refrigerants
ICM 20, ICM 100, ICM 125 and ICM 150:
Applicable to HCFC, non ammable HFC, R717 (Ammonia) and R744 (CO2).
ICM 25-65:
Applicable to HCFC, non ammable HFC, R717 (Ammonia), R744 (CO2) and R1234ze.
Use with ammable hydrocarbons cannot be recommended. For further information please contact your local
Danfoss sales company.
New refrigerants
Danfoss products are continually evaluated for use with new refrigerants depending on market requirements.
When a refrigerant is approved for use by Danfoss, it is added to the relevant portfolio, and the R number of the
refrigerant (e.g. R513A) will be added to the technical data of the code number. Therefore, products for specic
refrigerants are best checked at store.danfoss.com/en/, or by contacting your local Danfoss representative.
Motor operated valves and Actuators, type ICM and ICAD
Materials
Housing
Aluminium
Top part of ICAD
PBT thermo plastic
Weight
• ICAD 600A: 1.2 kg / 2.64 lb
• ICAD 1200A: 1.9 kg / 4.19 lb
The ICM Concept
The ICM concept is developed around a modular principle. This gives the possibility of combining function modules
and top covers with special valve body size that is available in a variety of connection possibilities.
There are nine valve bodies available.
Table 8: Valve sizes
Table 9: Valve sizes
Valve bodies in the sizes ICV 20 – ICV 65 are available with a range of undersizes through oversized connection sizes
and types.
ICV 100 – ICV 150 are available in butt-weld DIN and butt-weld ANSI nominal sizes.
Motor operated valves and Actuators, type ICM and ICAD
Control signals:
8 poled M12 male connector
ICAD can be delivered with (1.5 m. / 60 in.) or without cables with M12 female connectors:
Power Supply cable with 4 poled M12 female connector: 3 x 0.34 mm2 (3 x ~22 AWG)
Control cable with 8 poled M12 female connector: 7 x 0.25 mm2 (7 x ~24 AWG)
Cable set with M12 female connectors in other lengths are available. See the section "Spare parts and accessories".
Please observe cable voltage drop
Distance between the applied DC transformer and the ICAD terminal box may cause a voltage drop. Cross section of
cables and size of DC transformer must be calculated so that the voltage at all time at the ICAD terminal box
(2)
,
both during standstill and during operation of ICAD, is within this range:
Table 12: Voltage at all time at the ICAD terminal box
Supply voltage is galvanic isolated from Input/Output
Supply voltage: see Table 12
Load:
• ICAD 600A: 1.2 A
• ICAD 1200A: 2.0 A
Fail safe supply: See Table 12
Load:
• ICAD 600A: 1.2 A
• ICAD 1200A: 2.0 A
Analogue Input - Current or Voltage
• Current: 0/4 – 20 mA
• Load: 200 W
• Voltage: 0/2 – 10 V DC
• Load : 10 kW
Analogue Output:
• Current: 0/4 – 20 mA
• Load : ≤ 250 W
Digital Input
Digital ON / OFF input by means of volt-free contact (Signal / Telecom relays with goldplated contacts
recommended) – Voltage input used
ON: Contact impedance < 50 W )
OFF: Contact impedance > 100 k W
Digital Output
• 3 pcs. NPN transistor output
• External supply:5 – 24 V DC (Same supply as for ICAD can be used, but please note that the galvanically isolated
system will then be spoiled)