VA9208-xxx-xx Series Electric Spring-Return Actuators
Code No. LIT-1900648
Issued May 2016
Description
The VA9208-xxx-xx Series Electric
Spring-Return Valve Actuators are
direct-mount valve actuators. These
bidirectional actuators are used to provide
accurate positioning on Johnson Controls®
VG1000 Series 1-1/4,1-1/2, and 2 in. (DN32,
DN40, and DN50) ball valves in HVAC
applications. A mechanical spring-return
system provides rated torque with and without
power applied to the actuator. The series
includes the following control responses:
• On/Off, 24 V, 120 VAC, 230 VAC power
• On/Off and Floating Point, 24 V power
• Proportional, 24 V power, for 0(2) to
10 VDC or 0(4) to 20 mA Control Signal
Optional line voltage auxiliary switches
indicate an end-stop position or perform
switching functions within the selected
rotation range.
Refer to the VA9208-xxx-x Series Electric
Spring-Return Actuators Product Bulletin
(LIT-12011622) for important product
application and single point of contact
information.
Features
• direct mounting with a single screw
• electronic stall detection
• double-insulated construction
• microprocessor-controlled
brushless DC motor
(-AGx and -GGx Models)
• external mode selection switch
(-AGx and -GGx Models)
• integral cables with colored and numbered
conductors
• integral connectors for 3/8 in. (10 mm)
Flexible Metal Conduit (FMC)
• optional integrated auxiliary switches
• plenum rated models
• optional thermal barrier
• override control (proportional models only)
• available weather shield for field mounting
• 5-year warranty
Accessories and Replacement Parts
Code Number Description
M9000-200Commissioning Tool that Provides a Control Signal to Drive 24 V On/Off, Floating, Proportional, and/or Resistive Electric Actuators
M9000-560Ball Valve Linkage Kit for Applying M9203 and M9208 Series Actuators to VG1000 Series Valves (Quantity 1)
M9000-561Thermal Barrier Extends M(VA)9104, M(VA)9203, and M(VA)9208 Series Electric Spring-Return Actuator Applications to Include Low-Pressure
M9000-341Weather Shield Kit for VG1000 Series Ball Valve Application of M(VA)9104, M(VA)9203, and M(VA)9208 Series Electric Spring-Return
M9220-604Replacement Manual Override Cranks with Long Crank Radius: 2.83 in. (72 mm) (Quantity 5)
M9208-605Replacement Manual Override Cranks with Short Crank Radius: 1.83 in. (46.5 mm) (Quantity 5)
1. 22 seconds nominal at room temperature and rated load, 94 seconds maximum at rated load and -40°F (-40°C).
2. 21 seconds nominal at room temperature and rated load, 39 seconds maximum at rated load and -4°F (-20°C), 108 seconds maximum at 53 lb·in (6 N·m) and
VA9208-xxx-xx Series Electric Spring-Return Actuators (Continued)
Technical Specifications
VA9208-GGx-xx Series On/Off and Floating Electric Spring-Return Actuators
Power Requirements-GGx ModelsAC 24 V (AC 19.2 V to 28.8 V) at 50/60 Hz: Class 2 (North America) or Safety Extra-Low Voltage
Input Signal/
Adjustments
Control Input
Impedance
Feedback Signal-GGx ModelsDC 0 (2) to 10 V for Desired Rotation Range up to 95°
Auxiliary Switch Rating -xxC ModelsTwo Single-Pole, Double-Throw (SPDT), Double-Insulated Switches with Gold over Silver Contacts:
Spring ReturnDirection is Selectable with Mounting Position of Actuator:
Rated TorquePower On (Running)70 lb·in (8 N·m) All Operating Temperatures
Rotation RangeMaximum Full Stroke: 95°
Rotation Time for 90
Degrees of Travel
Life Cycles60,000 Full Stroke Cycles with 70 lb·in (8 N·m) Load
Audible Noise RatingPower On (Running)< 35 dBA at 70 lb·in (8 N·m) Load, at a Distance of 39-13/32 in. (1 m)
Electrical Connections -GGx-3 Models48 in. (1.2 m) UL 758 Type AWM Halogen-Free Cable with 18 AWG (0.85 mm
Conduit ConnectionsIntegral Connectors for 3/8 in. (10 mm) Flexible Metal Conduit
Fluid Temperature
Limits
Ambient ConditionsStandard Operating-40 to 140°F (-40 to 60°C); 90% RH Maximum, Noncondensing
Enclosure RatingNEMA 2 (IP54) for All Mounting Directions
ComplianceUnited StatesUL Listed, CCN XAPX, File E27734; to UL 60730-1A: 2003-08, Ed. 3.1, Automatic Electrical Controls
Shipping Weight-GGA Models3.5 lb (1.6 kg)
-GGx ModelsFactory Set at DC 0 to 10 V, CW Rotation with Signal Increase Selectable DC 0 (2) to 10 V or 0 (4) to
-GGx ModelsVoltage Input: 100,000 Ohms
Power Off
(Spring Returning)
Power On (Running)150 Seconds Constant for 0 to 70 lb·in (8 N·m) Load, at All Operating Conditions
Power Off
(Spring Returning)
Power On (Holding)< 20 dBA at a Distance of 39-13/32 in. (1 m)
Power Off
(Spring Returning)
-GGx-2 Models120 in. (3.05 m) UL 444 Type CMP Plenum Rated Cable with 19 AWG (0.75 mm
Auxiliary Switches
(-xxC Models)
VG12x1 and VG18x1 Series 23 to 203°F (-5 to 95°C), Not Rated for Steam Service
VG12x5 and VG18x5 Series -22 to 212°F (-30 to 100°C), Not Rated for Steam Service
VG12x5 and VG18x5 Series
with M9000-561 Thermal
Barrier Installed
Storage-40 to 185°F (-40 to 85°C); 95% RH Maximum, Noncondensing
CanadaUL Listed, CCN XAPX7, File E27734; to UL 60730-1:02-CAN/CSA: July 2002, 3rd Ed., Automatic
EuropeCE Mark – Johnson Controls, Inc. declares that this product is in compliance with the essential
Australia and New Zealand RCM Mark, Australia/NZ Emissions Compliant
-GGC Models3.9 lb (1.8 kg)
(SELV) (Europe), 7.9 VA Running, 5.5 VA Holding Position DC 24 V (DC 21.6 V to 28.8 V): Class 2
(North America) or SELV (Europe)
3.5 W Running, 1.9 W Holding Position
Minimum Transformer Size: 8 VA per Actuator
20 mA with Field Furnished 500 Ohm, 0.25 W Minimum Resistor; Switch Selectable Direct or Reverse
Action with Signal Increase
Current Input: 500 Ohms with Field Furnished 500 Ohm Resistor
Corresponds to Rotation Limits, 0.5 mA at 10 V Maximum
AC 24 V, 50 VA Pilot Duty
AC 120 V, 5.8 A Resistive, 1/4 hp, 275 VA Pilot Duty
AC 240 V, 5.0 A Resistive, 1/4 hp, 275 VA Pilot Duty
Actuator Face Labeled A is away from Valve: CCW Spring Return
Actuator Face Labeled B is away from Valve: CW Spring Return
70 lb·in (8 N·m) All Operating Temperatures
Adjustable Stop: 35° to 95° Maximum Position
90 Seconds for 0 to 70 lb·in (8 N·m) in Calibration Mode or Override Mode
17 to 25 Seconds for 0 to 70 lb·in (8 N·m) Load, at Room Temperature
22 Seconds Nominal at Full Rated Load
94 Seconds Maximum with 70 lb·in (8 N·m) Load, at -40°F (-40°C)
1,500,000 Repositions with 70 lb·in (8 N·m) Load
< 52 dBA at 70 lb·in (8 N·m) Load, at a Distance of 39-13/32 in. (1 m)
2
(6 mm) Ferrule Ends
1/4 in. (6 mm) Ferrule Ends
48 in. (1.2 m) UL 758 Type AWM Halogen-Free Cable with 18 AWG (0.85 mm
(6 mm) Ferrule Ends
-22 to 284°F (-30 to 140°C) water; 15 psig (103 kPa) at 250°F (121°C) Saturated Steam
for Household and Similar Use; and UL 60730-2-14: 2002-02, Ed. 1, Part 2 Particular Requirements for
Electric Actuators
Electrical Controls for Household and Similar Use; and CSA C22.2 No. 24-93 Temperature Indicating
and Regulating Equipment
requirements and other relevant provisions of the EMC Directive and the Low Voltage Directive.
VA9208-xxx-xx Series Electric Spring-Return Actuators (Continued)
VA9208-AGx-x Series On/Off and Floating Point Electric Spring-Return Actuators
Power Requirements-AGx ModelsAC 24 V (AC 19.2 V to 28.8 V) at 50/60 Hz: Class 2 (North America) or Safety Extra-Low Voltage
Input Signal/
Adjustments
Control Input
Impedance
-AGx ModelsAC 19.2 to 28.8 V at 50/60 Hz or DC 24 V +20%/-10% Class 2 (North America) or SELV (Europe)
-AGx Models3,000 Ohm Control Inputs
Auxiliary Switch Rating -xxC ModelsTwo Single-Pole, Double-Throw (SPDT), Double-Insulated Switches with Gold over Silver Contacts:
Spring ReturnDirection is Selectable with Mounting Position of Actuator:
Rated TorquePower On (Running)70 lb·in (8 N·m) All Operating Temperatures
Power Off
(Spring Returning)
Rotation RangeMaximum Full Stroke: 95°
Rotation Time for 90
Degrees of Travel
Power On (Running)150 Seconds for 0 to 70 lb·in (8 N·m) Load, at All Operating Conditions
Power Off
(Spring Returning)
Life Cycles60,000 Full Stroke Cycles with 70 lb·in (8 N·m) Load
Audible Noise RatingPower On (Running)< 35 dBA at 70 lb·in (8 N·m) Load, at a Distance of 39-13/32 in. (1 m)
Power On (Holding)< 20 dBA at a Distance of 39-13/32 in. (1 m)
Power Off
(Spring Returning)
Electrical Connections -AGx-3 Models48 in. (1.2 m) UL 758 Type AWM Halogen-Free Cable with 18 AWG (0.85 mm
-AGx-2 Models120 in. (3.05 m) UL 444 Type CMP Plenum Rated Cable with 19 AWG (0.75 mm
Auxiliary Switches
(-xxC Models)
Conduit ConnectionsIntegral Connectors for 3/8 in. (10 mm) Flexible Metal Conduit
Fluid Temperature
Limits
VG12x1 and VG18x1 Series 23 to 203°F (-5 to 95°C), Not Rated for Steam Service
VG12x5 and VG18x5 Series -22 to 212°F (-30 to 100°C), Not Rated for Steam Service
VG12x5 and VG18x5 Series
with M9000-561 Thermal
Barrier Installed
Ambient ConditionsStandard Operating-40 to 140°F (-40 to 60°C); 90% RH Maximum, Noncondensing
Storage-40 to 185°F (-40 to 85°C); 95% RH Maximum, Noncondensing
Enclosure RatingNEMA 2 (IP54) for All Mounting Directions
ComplianceUnited StatesUL Listed, CCN XAPX, File E27734; to UL 60730-1A: 2003-08, Ed. 3.1, Automatic Electrical Controls
CanadaUL Listed, CCN XAPX7, File E27734; to UL 60730-1:02-CAN/CSA: July 2002, 3rd Ed., Automatic
EuropeCE Mark – Johnson Controls, Inc. declares that this product is in compliance with the essential
Australia and New Zealand RCM Mark, Australia/NZ Emissions Compliant
Shipping Weight-AGA Models3.5 lb (1.6 kg)
-AGC Models3.9 lb (1.8 kg)
(SELV) (Europe), 7.9 VA Running, 5.5 VA Holding Position DC 24 V (DC 21.6 V to 28.8 V): Class 2
(North America) or SELV (Europe) 3.5 W Running, 1.9 W Holding Position
Minimum Transformer Size: 8 VA per Actuator
Minimum Pulse Width: 500 ms
AC 24 V, 50 VA Pilot Duty
AC 120 V, 5.8 A Resistive, 1/4 hp, 275 VA Pilot Duty
AC 240 V, 5.0 A Resistive, 1/4 hp, 275 VA Pilot Duty
Actuator Face Labeled A is away from Valve: CCW Spring Return
Actuator Face Labeled B is away from Valve: CW Spring Return
70 lb·in (8 N·m) All Operating Temperatures
17 to 25 Seconds for 0 to 70 lb·in (8 N·m) Load, at Room Temperature
22 Seconds Nominal at Full Rated Load
94 Seconds Maximum with 70 lb·in (8 N·m) Load, at -40°F (-40°C)
1,500,000 Repositions with 70 lb·in (8 N·m) Load
< 52 dBA at 70 lb·in (8 N·m) Load, at a Distance of 39-13/32 in. (1 m)
2
(6 mm) Ferrule Ends
1/4 in. (6 mm) Ferrule Ends
48 in. (1.2 m) UL 758 Type AWM Halogen-Free Cable with 18 AWG (0.85 mm
) Conductors and 1/4 in.
2
) Conductors and
2
) Conductors and 1/4 in.
(6 mm) Ferrule Ends
-22 to 284°F (-30 to 140°C) Water; 15 psig (103 kPa) at 250°F (121°C) Saturated Steam
for Household and Similar Use; and UL 60730-2-14: 2002-02, Ed. 1, Part 2 Particular Requirements for
Electric Actuators
Electrical Controls for Household and Similar Use; and CSA C22.2 No. 24-93 Temperature Indicating
and Regulating Equipment
requirements and other relevant provisions of the EMC Directive and the Low Voltage Directive.
VA9208-xxx-xx Series Electric Spring-Return Actuators (Continued)
VA9208-Bxx-x Series On/Off Electric Spring-Return Actuator
Power Requirements-BGx ModelsAC 24 V (AC 18 V to 30 V) at 50/60 Hz: Class 2 (North America) or Safety Extra-Low Voltage (SELV)
-BAx ModelsAC 120 V (AC 102 V to 132 V) at 60 Hz: 0.05 A Running, 0.03 A Holding Position
-BDx ModelsAC 230 V (AC 198 V to 264 V) at 50/60 Hz: 0.04 A Running, 0.03 A Holding Position
Auxiliary Switch Rating -xxC ModelsTwo Single-Pole, Double-Throw (SPDT), Double-Insulated Switches with Gold over Silver Contacts:
Spring ReturnDirection is Selectable with Mounting Position of Actuator:
Rated TorquePower On (Running)70 lb·in (8 N·m) All Operating Temperatures
Power Off
(Spring Returning)
Rotation RangeMaximum Full Stroke: 95°
Rotation Time for 90
Degrees of Travel
Life Cycles60,000 Full Stroke Cycles with 70 lb·in (8 N·m) Load
Audible Noise RatingPower On (Running)< 47 dBA at 70 lb·in (8 N·m) Load, at a Distance of 39-13/32 in. (1 m)
Electrical Connections-Bxx-3 Models48 in. (1.2 m) UL 758 Type AWM Halogen-Free Cable with 18 AWG (0.85 mm
Conduit ConnectionsIntegral Connectors for 3/8 in. (10 mm) Flexible Metal Conduit
Fluid Temperature
Limits
Ambient ConditionsStandard Operating-4 to 140°F (-20 to 60°C); 90% RH Maximum, Noncondensing
Enclosure RatingNEMA 2 (IP54) for All Mounting Directions
ComplianceUnited StatesUL Listed, CCN XAPX, File E27734; to UL 60730-1A: 2003-08, Ed. 3.1, Automatic Electrical Controls
Power On (Running)55 to 71 Seconds for 0 to 70 lb·in (8 N·m) Load, at All Operating Conditions
Power Off
(Spring Returning)
Power On (Holding)< 20 dBA at a Distance of 39-13/32 in. (1 m)
Power Off
(Spring Returning)
Auxiliary Switches
(-xxC Models)
VG12x1 and VG18x1 Series 23 to 203°F (-5 to 95°C), Not Rated for Steam Service
VG12x5 and VG18x5 Series -22 to 212°F (-30 to 100°C), Not Rated for Steam Service
VG12x5 and VG18x5 Series
with M9000-561 Thermal
Barrier Installed
Extended Operating-40 to 4°F (-40 to -20°C); 90% RH Maximum, Noncondensing
Storage-40 to 185°F (-40 to 85°C); 95% RH Maximum, Noncondensing
CanadaUL Listed, CCN XAPX7, File E27734; to UL 60730-1:02-CAN/CSA: July 2002, 3rd Ed., Automatic
EuropeCE Mark – Johnson Controls, Inc. declares that this product is in compliance with the essential
Australia and New ZealandRCM Mark, Australia/NZ Emissions Compliant
(Europe), 6.1 VA Running, 1.2 VA Holding Position DC 24 V (DC 21.6 V to 28.8 V): Class 2
(North America) or SELV (Europe) 3.5 W Running, 0.5 W Holding Position
Minimum Transformer Size: 7 VA per Actuator
AC 24 V, 50 VA Pilot Duty
AC 120 V, 5.8 A Resistive, 1/4 hp, 275 VA Pilot Duty
AC 240 V, 5.0 A Resistive, 1/4 hp, 275 VA Pilot Duty
Actuator Face Labeled A is away from Valve: CCW Spring Return
Actuator Face Labeled B is away from Valve: CW Spring Return
70 lb·in (8 N·m) at Standard Operating Temperatures
53 lb·in (6 N·m) at Extended Operating Temperatures
60 Seconds Nominal at Full Rated Load (0.25 rpm)
13 to 26 Seconds for 0 to 70 lb·in (8 N·m) Load, at Room Temperature
21 Seconds Nominal at Full Rated Load
39 Seconds Maximum with 70 lb·in (8 N·m) Load, at -4°F (-20°C)
108 Seconds Maximum with 53 lb·in (6 N·m) Load at -40°F (-40°C)
< 52 dBA at 70 lb·in (8 N·m) Load, at a Distance of 39-13/32 in. (1 m)
2
(6 mm) Ferrule Ends
48 in. (1.2 m) UL 758 Type AWM Halogen-Free Cable with 18 AWG (0.85 mm
(6 mm) Ferrule Ends
-22 to 284°F (-30 to 140°C) Water; 15 psig (103 kPa) at 250°F (121°C) Saturated Steam
for Household and Similar Use; and UL 60730-2-14: 2002-02, Ed. 1, Part 2 Particular Requirements for
Electric Actuators
Electrical Controls for Household and Similar Use; and CSA C22.2 No. 24-93 Temperature Indicating
and Regulating Equipment
requirements and other relevant provisions of the EMC Directive and the Low Voltage Directive.