Schneider Electric Erie VM PopTop Series Modulating Valves Instruction Manual Supplement

Application

Spring Return

Non-Spring

Return

The Erie™ Modulating PopT op™ Series valve actuator
assemblies are designed for closed hydronic heating
and cooling systems. The Modulating PopTop is used
to control fluid flow in fan coil units, VAV reheat, unit
ventilators, AHUs and radiant applications.

The Modulating PopTop Proportional (P) type is
compatible with any 0 to 10 Vdc or 4 to 20 mA signal
with jumper selectable operating range and action
resulting in precise positioning. The floating (T) type is
compatible with any 24 Vac three-wire signal when
three minute time-out logic resides in the valve actuator
or system controller.

The Modulating PopTop valve assemblies allow the
actuator to be snapped onto, or off from, the valve
body. The actuator can be mounted after the valve
body has been installed into the system without the
need for linkages or calibration.

Available in standard (non-spring return) and spring
return modulating actuators. The two-way spring return
modulating actuators are provided in either normally
open or normally closed operation. The three-way
valves are available in normally closed operation only.
Valve body reversal provides normally open flow for
three-way valve bodies.

Erie VM PopTop Series

Modulating Valves

Floating "T" & Proportional "P"

Standard and Spring Return Modulating Valves

General Instructions

Features

• Magnetic clutch to maxi mize the life of the motor and

gear train

• Manual operating lever/position indicator facilitates

field setup

• Easy to use lever terminal blocks

• Actuator can be installed after the valve body

• Three wire floating and 0 to 10 Vdc or 4 to 20 mA

proportional available

• Spring return will return actuator to normal position

when the power is lost for more than two minutes.

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Applicable Literature

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EN-205 Water and S team System Gu idelines, F-26080

Part Numbering System

Modulating Spring and Non-Spring Return Zone Valves

1

V M X X X X X X 3 A 00 X

Body Type

M = Modulating

Configuration

2 = 2-Way
3 = 3-Way

2 = 1/2"
3 = 3/4"
4 = 1"
5= 1-1/4"

Connection Type Availability

1 = Sweat 1/2", 3/4", 1", 1-1/4"
2 = Threaded NPT 1/2", 3/4", 1"
3 = Threaded Rp (Metric) 1/2", 3/4", 1"
5 = SAE Flare 1/2"

CV Size

1/2" 1, 2, 3, 5

1 = 1.0

1/2" 1, 2, 3, 5

2 = 2.0

3/4" 1, 2, 3

1/2" 1, 2, 3, 5

3 = 4.0

3/4" 1, 2, 3

1" 1

3/4" 1, 2, 3

7 =

1" 1, 2, 3

1-1/4" 1

7.5

8.0

T = Three-wire Floating
P = Proportional, 0-10 Vdc, 0-5 Vdc,
5-10 Vdc or 4-20 mA, Jumper Selectable

Valve Size

Size Connection Type

Actuator Type

2

Options

Non-Spring Return Actuators

0 = No Options
T = Three-Wire Signal Time-Out

Spring Return Actuators

T = Time-Out

Electrical Leads

00 = No leads

Voltage

A = 24 Vac Only

Temperature Ratings

3 = General Temperature

Action

1 = Spring Return Normally closed
2 = Spring Return Normally opened
3 = Non-Spring Return

1

When ordering valve body only: use the first
six positions to configure the valve.

2

When ordering actuator only: use the last
seven positions to configure the actuator.
Prefex with the letter "A."

3

This feature is standard
for spring return actuators.
It must be included in the
part number.

4

Should not be used with thermostats/
controllers unless they have a
timeout feature.

3

Available Actuators

Part Number

AT13A00T
AT23A00T
AT33A000
AT33A00T
AP13A000
AP23A000
AP33A000

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Action

Spring Return

Spring Return
Non-Spring Return
Non-Spring Return

Spring Return

Spring Return
Non-Spring Return

Position

N.C.
N.O.

N.C.
N.O.

Actuator Type

Three Wire Floating
Three Wire Floating
Three Wire Floating
Three Wire Floating

Proportional
Proportional
Proportional

Option

With Time-Out
With Time-Out

None

With Time-Out

None
None
None

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SPECIFICATIONS
Inputs

Floating Actuator Control Circuit, Max.

Powerup Inrush

a

Running

Series Action Vac mA VA VA VA

Total Actuator, Max.

AT13A00T
AT23A00T 24 0.6 1.9

Spring

Return

24 Vac

24 0.6

10

1.9

+25%/-15%

A T33A000

AT33A00T – – 1.2 1.2

a Transformer must be sized for Powerup Inrush

Non- Spring

Return

50/60 Hz

–– 1.0 1.0

To tal Actuator, Max.

Proportional Actuator Control Circuit, Max.

Powerup Inrush

a

Running

Series Action VAC Range Rin VA VA

AP13A000
AP23A000

AP33A000

a Transformer must be sized for Powerup Inrush
b Factory supplied. Actual range is 1-9 Vdc.

Spring
Return

Non-Spring

Return

24 Vac

+25%/-15%

50/60 Hz

b

0-10 VDC

or

0-5 VDC or

5-10 VDC or

4-20 mA

>200K
>200K
>200K

300

10

1.7

1.7

Outputs

Timing:

Nominal Stroke

Series Mode Action

Time

60 Hz 50 Hz 60 Hz 50 Hz

AT13A00T
AT23A00T
AT33A000

Floating

Spring

Return

3 min.

Non-Spring

AT33A00T

AP13A000
AP23A000

AP33A000

Modulating

Return

Spring

Return

Non-Spring

Return

2 min. 30

sec.

3 min.

3 min.

± 30 sec.

2 min.

45 sec.

Mechanical:

Action, T series: Direct acting.

P series: Direct acting (valve opens port B with increase in signal.) Field

selectable reverse acting.

Manual Override, Allows manual positioning.
Operating Pressure Limits, 400 psi (2758 kPa) static pressure.
Material,

Actuator: High temperature plastic.
Valve: Body: Forged brass; stem: nickel- plated/chrome-plated brass; seat:

brass, plug/paddle: high temperature thermoplastic/rubber.

Flow Characteristic, 1.0 to 4.0 Cv: equal percentage. 7.0/8.0 Cv: linear.

Total Run Time

3 min.

36 sec.

no delay

na

3 min.

18 sec.

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Environment

Ambient Temperature Limits:

Shipping & Storage, -40 to 158°F (-40 to 70°C)
Operating, 35 to 125°F (2 to 52°C).

Fluid, 32 to 200× F (0× to 93× C) (not steam rated).
Humidity: 5 to 95% RH, non-condensing.
Seat Leakage: ANSI class IV (0.01%)
Shipping Weight: 1.9 lbs (860 g), actuator and valve body.
Location: NEMA Type 1.

Agency Listings (Actuator Only):

UL873: Underwriters Laboratories (File #E9429 Category Tempera tu re Indicating and

Regulating Equipment) Class 2.
CUL: UL Listed for use in Canada by Underwriters Laboratory. Canadian Standards C22.2

No. 24.

European Community: CE Approved.
Australia: This product meets the requirements to bear the C-Tick Mark according to the

terms specified by the Communications Authority under the Radio Communications Act of

1992.

T ab le-1 Flow Coefficients & Maximum Close-Off Differential Pressu r e.

Valve

Size in.

Connection Type

Flow Coefficient

Cv (kv)

Non-Spring

Operating Mode

(Driven Close)

Maximum Close-Off DP, PSI (kPa)

Spring Return

Operating Mode

(Driven Closed)

Spring Return

Power Failure Mode*

(Spring Close) PSID

1/2 NPT, SW, SAE, Rp 1.0 (0.9) 50 (344) 50 (344) 50 (344)
1/2 NPT, SW, SAE, R p

2.0 (1.8) 50 (344) 50 (344) 20 (138)

3/4 NPT, SW, Rp
1/2 NPT, SW, SAE, R p

4.0 (3.5) 35 (241) 35 (241) 20 (138)3/4 NPT, SW, SAE, R p

1SW

3/4 NPT, SW, Rp 7.5 (6.5) 35 (241) 35 (241) 15 (103)

1SW, Rp

8.0 (6.9) 35 (241) 35 (241) 15 (103)

1-1/4 SW

*If valve is driven closed before a power failure, the "operating mode" close- off pressures apply.
Valve Body Legend

NPT — Threaded
SW — Sweat
SAE — Society Automotive Engineers.
Rp—"Metric" Threaded

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