
Rotary, Electronic Damper Actuators
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Fail Safe and Fail-In-Place 
53 lb.-in. Torque 
2-position Control 
Floating Control 
0-10/2-10 Vdc Modulating Voltage Control 
(0) 4-20 mA Modulating Current Control
OpenAirTM 
GNP/GAP Series
GNP/GAP Series Spring Return and 
Non-Spring Return Electronic Damper Actuator.
Description
Designed for control of critical environments the OpenAir 
direct-coupled fail safe/fail-in-place electronic actuators 
are available in modulating, two-position, and oating 
control of laboratory fume hoods, supply and exhaust 
units.
Features
• Fast operation, 2 seconds runtime
• One model performs all control signals:
 – 2-position
 – Floating
 – Modulating (0 (2) to 10 Vdc and 4 (0) to 20 mA)
• 24 Vac/dc compatible
• Selectable fail-safe position (fail open or closed)
• Feedback standard on all models
• Highly accurate positioning
• Self centering
• Unique self-centering shaft coupling
• Assembled in the U.S.A.
• Plenum rated
• UL and cUL listed, CE certied
• Manual Override
• Precabled
Applications
Used in laboratory fume hoods, constant or variable air 
volume installations for the control of supply and exhaust 
air terminals; 53 lb-in (6 Nm) torque.
Models designed for applications that require the damper 
to return to a fail-safe position when there is a power 
failure; or models for fail-in-place.
B-15
Damper Actuators
Options
• Available with dual, independently adjustable auxiliary 
switches
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GNP/GAP Series Specifications
B-16
Operating Voltage (1–2) .................................................24 Vac/dc ±20%
Frequency .............................................................................. 50 to 60 Hz
Power Consumption 
 GNP19x
   Running ............................................................................20 VA/13W
   Holding ................................................................................8 VA/5W 
  GAP19x
   Running ............................................................................28 VA/19W 
   Holding ................................................................................8 VA/5W 
Control Signal Y/Y1 (Wires 8-2)
 Modulating Input Signal 
  Voltage Input Signal ......................................0 to 10 Vdc (Max. 35 Vdc) 
    .........................................................or 2 to 10 Vdc (Max. 35 Vdc)
  Current Input Signal ...............................................4-20 mA or 0-20 mA 
 Input Resistance................................................................. >100K ohms
 Floating Input Signal ...................................... 0 or 24 Vac/dc Clockwise
Control Signal Y2 (Wires 7-2)
 Floating Input Signal....................................... 0 or 24 Vac/dc Clockwise
Position Output Signal (Wires 9-2)
 Voltage-Output ..................................................................... 0 to 10 Vdc
 Maximum Output Current DC ....................................................... ± 1mA
Equipment Rating ..........................................Class 2, in Accordance with 
    .....................................................UL/CSA Class III per EN 60730 
Dual Auxiliary Switches
 Contact Loading ............................................. 6 A resistive, 2A inductive
 Voltage (No Mixed Operation 24 Vac/230 Vac) ................24 to 250 Vac
 Switch Range ............................................................................5° to 90°
 Step Increments .................................................................................. 5°
Feedback Signal (Wires 9-2)
  Position Output Signal .......................................................... 0 to 10 Vdc
  Maximum Output Current ....................................................... DC ± 1mA
Torque
  Running Torque ...............................................................53 lb-in (6 Nm)
  Maximum Torque .........................................................142 lb-in (16 Nm)
Runtime for 90° Operating with Motor ................................. < 2 seconds
 Fail-safe position on power loss (for GNP19x only) ............... 2 seconds 
Nominal Angle Of Rotation ................................................................. 90° 
Maximum Angular Rotation ................................................................ 95° 
Fail-Safe Operation 
GNP Actuator Series .............................................On initial power-up, and
 after a power-fail event, the GNP actuators require 
up to 90 seconds for the capacitors to fully charge. 
During this time the actuator will respond to positioning commands, 
but will not power-fail until the capacitors are fully charged.
Temperature
 Operation................................................ -0°F to 122°F (-18°C to 50°C)
  Storage and Transport........................... -26°F to 158°F (-32°C to 70°C) 
Humidity ........................................................... 95% RH, Non-condensing
Shaft Size ..........................................1/4 to 3/4-inch (6.4 to 20.5 mm) dia.                    
    ........................................... 1/4 to 1/2-inch (6.4 to 13 mm) square
Minimum Shaft Length .................................................. 3/4-inch (20 mm) 
Housing Enclosure ...................... NEMA 1 IP54 according to EN 60 529*
Material ................................................................ Die-cast Aluminum Alloy 
Cable Length .......................................................................... 3 Ft. (0.9 m)
Agency Approvals ......................................................................... UL 873
                         .................................cUL C22, 2 No. 24-93
                                       ..................................CE
Dimensions ………………………… ........... 8-3/8” H x 3-1/4” W x 2-3/8” D
                         ..........(212 mm H x 83 mm W x 60 mm D) 
Shipping Weight ........................................................................ 3 lbs 6 oz
*Limited positions; refer to OpenAir™ GNP/GAP Series Installation 
Instructions, 129-541. 
GNP/GAP Series Product Ordering
Input Signal
Fail Safe 
2P, Floating, 0-10 Vdc, 
2-10 Vdc, 4-20 mA
Damper Actuators
Fail-in-place 
2P, Floating, 0-10 Vdc, 
2-10 Vdc, 4-20 mA
Standard Model 
w/Plenum Cable
GNP191.1P
GAP191.1P
Dual Adjustable 
Auxiliary Switches
GNP196.1P
GAP196.1P
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