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Electro-Mechanical Rack and Pinion Actuator
24 Vac, Proportional or On/Off Control 
0 to 10 Vdc or 2-position 
Spring Return
Flowrite Globe
Flowrite Electro-Mechanical 
Rack and Pinion.
Description
The Flowrite Electronic Rack and Pinion is designed for 
use with 1/2- to 2-inch Flowrite two- and three-way valves 
with a 3/4-inch stroke. A linkage fastens the actuator 
and the valve body together and transforms the rotary 
movement of the actuator output shaft to the linear motion 
required to position the valve.
Features
• Brushless DC motor technology with stall protection
• Bi-directional fail-safe spring return
• All metal housing
• UL and C-UL listed
• Spring return to fail-safe position
Applications
The Flowrite Valves and Valve Actuators are used to 
control water and glycol solutions to 50 percent in small 
to large air handling units and central plant applications.
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Rack and Pinion Specifications
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Power Supply
 Operating Voltage ..................................................24 Vac, +20%, -15%
 Frequency ................................................................................ 50/60 Hz
 Power Consumption 
  599-03609 assembly 
  (with GCA161.1U actuator) ..................... 9 VA running, 5 VA holding
  599-03611 assembly 
  (with GCA121.1U actuator) ..................... 8 VA running, 3 VA holding
 Equipment Rating ......................... Class 2, in accordance with UL/CSA
Control Signal ............. (599-03609 assembly with GCA161.1U actuator)
 Input Signal 
  Voltage Input.............................................0 to 10 Vdc (max. 35 Vdc) 
  Input Resistance .........................................................100K Ohms 
  Current Input..................................................................... 4 to 20 mA 
  Input Resistance ........................................................... 500 Ohms
 Position Output Feedback Signal ............0 to 10 Vdc, ±1 mA maximum
Mounting 
 Nominal Angle of Rotation ................................................................. 90°
 Maximum Angular Rotation ............................................................... 95°
 Noise Level ............................................................... <45 dBA (running)
 Enclosure .........................................NEMA 2 in vertical to horizontal 90 
Ambient Operating Temperature ..............-25 to +130° F (-32 to +55°C)
Storage and Transport Temperature ........-25 to +158° F (-32 to +70°C)
Ambient Humidity ............................................95% RH, non-condensing
Agency Certication ......................................................................UL873
     C-UL certied to Canadian Standard C22.2 No. 24-93
Pre-connected Cable ..............................................18 AWG, 3 ft. (0.9 m)
Rack and Pinion Product Ordering
Description Part No. 
0 to 10 Vdc, Spring Return 599-03609 298 
2-position, Spring Return 599-03611 299 
Bracket Only 599-03610 —
Table Note
The linkage, OpenAir Actuator, and Flowrite Valve are available as an assembly. Refer to: TB 249, Flowrite Valve and Actuator Assembly 
Selection Technical Bulletin, 155-304P25 for details and product numbers.
Actuator Prex Code
Valves
Dimensions
Normal Duty Application as Shipped from Factory
Dimensions shown in inches (mm).
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