FlowCon ABM 15-40mm

Balanced Temperature Control Valve

SPECIFICATIONS
Pressure rating:
Temperature rating, media:
Temperature rating, ambient:
Materials:
- Cartridge:
- Diaphragm:
- Body:
- Ball valve:
- OPTIMIZER insert:
- Ball seals:
- Union end connection:
- Stem seals and o-rings:
Body tappings:
Max. close off pressure:
Flow rate range:

2500 kPa / 360 psi

-20C to +120C / -4F to +248F
-20C to +50C / -4F to +122F
Composite cartridges: POM (Polyoxymethylene)
E-JUST cartridges: PSU (Polysulfone)
Hydrogenated acrylonitrile-butadiene-rubber or EPDM depending on type
Forged brass ASTM CuZn40Pb2
Chemically nickel plated brass ball
NORYL, glass filled polymer
Reinforced teflon (PTFE)
Brass alloy ISO or NPT
EPDM
1/4 ISO
700 kPaD / 101.5 psid
0.0081 l/sec - 1.43 l/sec (standard composite cartridge)
0.0278 l/sec - 1.39 l/sec (E-JUST cartridge)

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january 2011
ABM001
15-40mm january 2011 001

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DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS (NOMINAL) (measured in mm unless noted)

Model Valve Cartridge Optimizer

no.
size
size

15

ABM1

20

20

25

0.345

1.121

3.190

64

5.345

0.345

1.121

3.707

64

6.379

0.259

1.121

ABM2

32

6.121

40

H3

122

186

66

78

9.052
4

3.448

6.293

8.966
4

Sweat

22

25

20

22

25

20

N/A

39

22

35

40

34

33

40

37

33

42

N/A

Weight
(kgs.)

(m3/hr)

1.55

2.6

3.25

12.5

w/o end conn.

Kv3

12.414

H2

5.948
3.621

40

H1

3.276
4

End connections C2
L

ISO female ISO male

25

Kvs1

(m3/hr)

162

192

86

102

12.586

3.448

6.293

8.793

24

12.500

Note 1: For ball and Optimizer insert.

Note 2: Add end connection length to body length.
Note 3: For valve body.
Note 4: Ball without Optimizer insert.

H1

H1

H2

H3
L

FlowCon ABM with composite cartridge

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MODEL NUMBER SELECTION5

ABM . ______ . ______ . ______ . ______ . ______ . ______ . ______ . ______. ______ . ______
Insert body size:
1=ABM1 body (15/20/25mm)

2=ABM2 body (25/32/40mm)

Insert Optimizer insert:

Insert 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6
(Determine from dimension chart)
Insert p/t plug requirement:
0=taps open B=pressure temperature plugs

P=taps plugged

Insert power supply:

0=if no actuator required
1=24V (without end switches)
2=240V (without end switches)
3=modulating (without end switches)
4=24V (with two switches)
5=240V (with two switches)
6=modulating (with two switches)
Insert inlet x outlet union end connections:
Body size

Female threaded

Male treaded

Sweat

Union end 15-20mm, 1/2-1

E=15mm=1/2
F=20mm=3/4

H=15mm=1/2
I=20mm=3/4
J=25mm=1

K=15mm
L=18mm
M=22mm

G=25mm=1
P=32mm=1 1/4
Q=40mm=1 1/2

J=25mm=1
S=32mm=1 1/4
T=40mm=1 1/2

N=28mm
W=35mm

Union end 25-40mm, 1-1 1/2

Insert connection standard:
I=ISO N=NPT

Insert a kPaD control range:

0 if no cartridge required
Y= 15-130 kPaD (20mm standard composite cartridge)
17-200 kPaD (20mm E-JUST red - white pawl)
17-210 kPaD (20mm E-JUST black or green - white pawl)
17-400 kPaD (40mm E-JUST - white pawl)
G= 30-400 kPaD (20mm standard composite cartridge)
30-400 kPaD (20mm E-JUST red - grey pawl)
35-400 kPaD (20mm E-JUST black or green - grey pawl)
X= 15-130 kPaD (40mm standard composite cartridge)
C= 22-300 kPaD (40mm standard composite cartridge)
D= 30-410 kPaD (40mm standard composite cartridge)
(Determine from cartridge selection chart)
Insert automatic flow limiting cartridge code:
0 if no cartridge required Y=grey R=red U=blue
(Determine from cartridge selection chart)

B=black

G=green

W=white

Insert cartridge dial setting/type:

1 to 8=dial setting on standard composite cartridge
0=standard pre-setting of 2 on standard composite cartridge
E=E-JUST cartridge
(Determine from cartridge selection chart)
Example: ABM.1.1.B.1.E.E.I.Y.Y.0=ABM1-body with Optimizer insert 1, p/t plugs and 24V actuator, 15mm ISO female threaded union connections and a Y-type
grey standard composite cartridge - pre-setting 2.
Note 5: Flow rate, color and dial setting of cartridge are indicated on label affixed to body.

EQUAL PERCENTAGE CHARACTERISTIC

The Flow Optimizer provies equal percentage control so that the heat output at the coil is linear when compared
to the open area of the ball.
Equal percentage characteristic of

Percentage of the Kvs

a Control Valve with a ratio of 1:20

Percentage opening of the valve

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FLOW RATE SETTING - COMPOSITE CARTRIDGE - FOR VALVES DN15-DN25 SMALL

20mm 3/4 composite cartridge Y-type
Pressure range, P: 20-130 kPaD (15-130 kPaD)* 2.9-18.9 psid (2.2-18.9 psid)*

Nominal flow rate

Model no. ABV1.Y.Y

l/sec
0.0081
0.0133
0.0175
0.0222
0.0311
0.0353
0.0383
0.0431
0.0450
0.0575
0.0619
0.0669
0.0922
0.0978
0.105
0.114
0.115
0.118
0.119
0.136
0.137
0.138
0.146
0.146
0.155
0.176
0.180
0.193
0.231
0.237
0.253
0.273

l/hr
29.2
47.9
63.0
79.9
112
127
138
155
162
207
223
241
332
352
378
409
415
426
430
489
492
498
524
526
557
635
647
695
830
854
909
984

GPM
0.128
0.211
0.277
0.352
0.493
0.560
0.607
0.683
0.713
0.911
0.981
1.06
1.46
1.55
1.66
1.80
1.83
1.88
1.89
2.15
2.17
2.19
2.31
2.32
2.45
2.80
2.85
3.06
3.66
3.76
4.00
4.33

Grey*
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

ABV1.Y.R

ABV1.Y.U

ABV1.Y.B

ABV1.Y.G

Red

Blue

Black

Green

3
4
4
4
5
1
6
7
5
2
8
3
6
4
7
8
5
6
7
8
5
6
7
8

Accuracy: Greatest of either 10% of controlled flow rate or 20 l/hr (0.0056 l/sec or 0.088 GPM).

20mm 3/4 composite cartridge G-type

Pressure range, P: 40-400 kPaD (30-400 kPaD)* 5.8-58 psid (4.4-58 psid)*

Nominal flow rate

Model no. ABV1.G.Y ABV1.G.R ABV1.G.U ABV1.G.B ABV1.G.G

l/sec
0.0117
0.0189
0.0247
0.0325
0.0472
0.0528
0.0564
0.0597
0.0639
0.0694
0.0781
0.0908
0.0958
0.137
0.147
0.161
0.173
0.181
0.181
0.186
0.210
0.216
0.218
0.220
0.237
0.241
0.266
0.269
0.277
0.365
0.369
0.392
0.408

l/hr
42.1
68.0
88.9
117
170
190
203
215
230
250
281
327
345
493
529
581
624
652
653
670
755
779
785
792
853
869
957
968
998
1320
1330
1410
1470

GPM
0.185
0.300
0.392
0.515
0.748
0.837
0.894
0.946
1.01
1.10
1.24
1.44
1.52
2.17
2.33
2.56
2.75
2.87
2.88
2.95
3.32
3.43
3.46
3.49
3.75
3.83
4.21
4.26
4.39
5.79
5.85
6.21
6.46

Grey*
1
2
3
4
5
6

Red

Blue

Black

Green

3
3
7
8
4
4
4
5
1
6
7
5
8
2
3
6
7
8
5
4
6
7
8
5
6
7
8

Accuracy: Greatest of either 10% of controlled flow rate or 20 l/hr (0.0056 l/sec or 0.088 GPM).

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FLOW RATE SETTING - COMPOSITE CARTRIDGE - FOR VALVES DN25 LARGE-DN40

40mm 1 1/2 composite cartridge X-type
Pressure range, P: 15-130 kPaD 2.2-18.9 psid

Nominal flow rate

Model no. ABV2.X.W ABV2.X.R

l/sec
0.17
0.23
0.26
0.33
0.38
0.39
0.48
0.54
0.62
0.63
0.66
0.67
0.76
0.85

l/hr
612
828
936
1190
1370
1400
1730
1940
2230
2270
2380
2410
2740
3060

GPM
2.69
3.64
4.12
5.23
6.02
6.18
7.61
8.56
9.83
9.99
10.5
10.6
12.0
13.5

White
1
2

Red

1
3
4
2
3

5
6
7

4
8
5
6
7

Accuracy: Greatest of either 10% of controlled

flow rate or 20 l/hr (0.0056 l/sec or 0.088 GPM).

40mm 1 1/2 composite cartridge C-type

Pressure range. P: 22-300 kPaD 3.2-43.5 psid

Nominal flow rate

Model no. ABV2.C.W ABV2.C.R

l/sec
0.23
0.31
0.38
0.42
0.47
0.50
0.60
0.64
0.68
0.78
0.83
0.84
0.90
1.07
1.17
1.21

l/hr
828
1120
1370
1510
1690
1800
2160
2300
2450
2810
2990
3020
3240
3850
4210
4360

GPM
3.65
4.91
6.02
6.66
7.45
7.93
9.51
10.1
10.8
12.4
13.2
13.3
14.3
17.0
18.5
19.2

White
1
2

Red

1
3
4
2
5
3
6
7
4
8
5
6
7
8

Accuracy: Greatest of either 10% of controlled

flow rate or 20 l/hr (0.0056 l/sec or 0.088 GPM).

40mm 1 1/2 composite cartridge D-type

Pressure range. P: 30-410 kPaD 4.4-59.5 psid

Nominal flow rate

Model no. ABV2.D.W ABV2.D.R

l/sec
0.27
0.36
0.44
0.52
0.58
0.60
0.74
0.76
0.83
0.93
0.99
1.07
1.28
1.39
1.43

l/hr
972
1300
1580
1870
2090
2160
2660
2740
2990
3350
3560
3850
4610
5000
5150

GPM
4.28
5.71
6.97
8.24
9.19
9.51
11.7
12.0
13.2
14.7
15.7
17.0
20.3
22.0
22.7

White
1
2

Red

1
3
4
2
5
3
6
7
8

4
5
6
7
8

Accuracy: Greatest of either 10% of controlled

flow rate or 20 l/hr (0.0056 l/sec or 0.088 GPM).

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FLOW RATE SETTING - E-JUST CARTRIDGE - FOR VALVES DN15-DN25 SMALL

20mm 3/4 E-JUST Y-type White pawl
Pressure range, P: 17-210 kPaD 2.5-30 psid

Nominal flow rate

Model no.
l/sec
0.0278
0.0299
0.0321
0.0343
0.0364
0.0386
0.0408
0.0429
0.0436
0.0451
0.0468
0.0473
0.0494
0.0499
0.0516
0.0530
0.0538
0.0559
0.0562
0.0581
0.0593
0.0603
0.0624
0.0646
0.0656
0.0668
0.0687
0.0689
0.0711
0.0719
0.0733
0.0750
0.0754
0.0776
0.0781
0.0798
0.0813
0.0819
0.0841
0.0844
0.0863
0.0876
0.0884

l/hr
100
108
116
123
131
139
147
155
157
162
168
170
178
180
186
191
194
201
202
209
214
217
225
233
236
240
247
248
256
259
264
270
272
279
281
287
293
295
303
304
311
315
318

GPM
0.440
0.475
0.509
0.543
0.578
0.612
0.646
0.681
0.691
0.715
0.741
0.749
0.784
0.791
0.818
0.841
0.852
0.887
0.890
0.921
0.940
0.955
0.990
1.02
1.04
1.06
1.09
1.09
1.13
1.14
1.16
1.19
1.20
1.23
1.24
1.26
1.29
1.30
1.33
1.34
1.37
1.39
1.40

E-JUST1.Y.B

E-JUST1.Y.G

Black

Green

Setting
1.0
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7

Setting

1.0
1.8
1.1
1.9
2.0
1.2
2.1
1.3
2.2
2.3
1.4
2.4
1.5
2.5
2.6
2.7

1.6

20mm 3/4 E-JUST Y-type White pawl

1.7

Pressure range, P: 17-210 kPaD 2.5-30 psid

2.8
1.8

Model no.

2.9
3.0
1.9
3.1
2.0
3.2
3.3
2.1
3.4
2.2
3.5
3.6
2.3
3.7
2.4
3.8
Nominal flow rate

Continue next column...

Use the FlowCon adjustment

key (part number ACC0001)
for adjusting the flow rate.
A setting of 4.2 corresponds
to a flow rate of 0.144 l/sec
for the 20mm green cartridge,
range 17-210 kPaD.

l/sec
0.0906
0.0907
0.0928
0.0938
0.0949
0.0970
0.0971
0.0993
0.100
0.101
0.103
0.104
0.106
0.106
0.108
0.110
0.110
0.112
0.113
0.114
0.116
0.119
0.122
0.125
0.128
0.132
0.135
0.138
0.141
0.144
0.147
0.150
0.153
0.157
0.160
0.163
0.166
0.169

l/hr
326
327
334
338
342
349
350
357
360
365
372
373
381
383
389
394
396
404
406
412
417
428
440
451
462
473
485
496
507
519
530
541
553
564
575
586
598
609

GPM
1.44
1.44
1.47
1.49
1.50
1.54
1.54
1.57
1.59
1.61
1.64
1.64
1.68
1.69
1.71
1.74
1.75
1.78
1.79
1.81
1.84
1.89
1.94
1.98
2.03
2.08
2.13
2.18
2.23
2.28
2.33
2.38
2.43
2.48
2.53
2.58
2.63
2.68

E-JUST1.Y.B

E-JUST1.Y.G

Black

Green

Setting
3.9

Setting
2.5

4.0
2.6
4.1
2.7
4.2
4.3
2.8
4.4
2.9
4.5
4.6
3.0
4.7
3.1
4.8
4.9
3.2
5.0
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
3.8
3.9
4.0
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
4.8
4.9
5.0
Accuracy: Greatest of
either 5% of controlled flow rate
or 2% of maximum flow rate

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FLOW RATE SETTING - E-JUST CARTRIDGE - FOR VALVES DN15-DN25 SMALL (continued)
20mm 3/4 E-JUST Y-type White pawl

20mm 3/4 E-JUST G-type Grey pawl

Pressure range. P: 17-200 kPaD 2.5-29 psid

Pressure range. P: 30-400 kPaD 4.4-58 psid

Model no.

E-JUST1.Y.R

Model no. E-JUST1.G.R

l/sec
0.0767
0.0813
0.0860
0.0907
0.0953
0.100
0.105
0.109
0.114
0.118
0.123
0.128
0.132
0.136
0.141
0.145
0.150
0.154
0.158
0.162
0.166
0.170
0.174
0.178
0.182
0.186
0.189
0.193
0.196
0.200
0.203
0.206
0.209
0.212
0.215
0.218
0.220
0.223
0.225
0.227
0.229

l/hr
276
293
310
326
343
360
377
393
410
426
443
459
475
491
507
523
539
554
569
584
599
614
628
642
655
669
682
695
707
719
731
742
753
764
774
784
793
802
810
818
825

GPM
1.22
1.29
1.36
1.44
1.51
1.58
1.66
1.73
1.80
1.88
1.95
2.02
2.09
2.16
2.23
2.30
2.37
2.44
2.51
2.57
2.64
2.70
2.76
2.83
2.89
2.94
3.00
3.06
3.11
3.17
3.22
3.27
3.32
3.36
3.41
3.45
3.49
3.53
3.57
3.60
3.60

Setting
1.0
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
2.0
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8
2.9
3.0
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
3.8
3.9
4.0
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
4.8
4.9
5.0

Red

Nominal flow rate

Nominal flow rate

Red
l/sec
0.113
0.119
0.125
0.131
0.137
0.143
0.149
0.155
0.161
0.167
0.172
0.178
0.184
0.190
0.196
0.202
0.208
0.214
0.220
0.226
0.232
0.238
0.244
0.250
0.256
0.262
0.268
0.274
0.280
0.286
0.292
0.298
0.304
0.310
0.316
0.322
0.328
0.334
0.340
0.346
0.352

Accuracy: Greatest of
either 5% of controlled flow rate
or 2% of maximum flow rate

l/hr
406
427
449
470
492
513
535
556
578
599
621
642
664
685
707
728
750
771
793
814
836
857
879
900
922
943
965
987
1010
1030
1050
1070
1090
1120
1140
1160
1180
1200
1220
1240
1270

GPM
1.79
1.88
1.98
2.07
2.17
2.26
2.36
2.45
2.54
2.64
2.73
2.83
2.92
3.02
3.11
3.21
3.30
3.40
3.49
3.59
3.68
3.78
3.87
3.96
4.06
4.15
4.25
4.34
4.44
4.53
4.63
4.72
4.82
4.91
5.01
5.10
5.20
5.29
5.38
5.48
5.57

Setting
1.0
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
2.0
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8
2.9
3.0
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
3.8
3.9
4.0
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
4.8
4.9
5.0

Accuracy: Greatest of
either 5% of controlled flow rate
or 2% of maximum flow rate

Use the FlowCon adjustment

key (part number ACC0001)
for adjusting the flow rate.
A setting of 4.2 corresponds
to a flow rate of 0.304 l/sec
for the 20mm red cartridge,
range 30-400 kPaD.

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FLOW RATE SETTING - E-JUST CARTRIDGE - FOR VALVES DN15-DN25 SMALL (continued)
20mm 3/4 E-JUST G-type Grey pawl
Pressure range, P: 35-400 kPaD 5.1-58 psid

l/sec
0.0383
0.0416
0.0449
0.0483
0.0516
0.0549
0.0582
0.0615
0.0648
0.0660
0.0681
0.0706
0.0714
0.0748
0.0751
0.0781
0.0797
0.0814
0.0843
0.0847
0.0880
0.0889
0.0913
0.0934
0.0946
0.0979
0.0980
0.101
0.103
0.105
0.107
0.108
0.111
0.112
0.115
0.116
0.118
0.121
0.121
0.124
0.125
0.128
0.130
0.131

l/hr
138
150
162
174
186
198
210
221
233
238
245
254
257
269
271
281
287
293
304
305
317
320
329
336
341
353
353
365
369
377
386
388
400
402
412
419
424
435
436
448
452
460
468
472

GPM
0.607
0.660
0.712
0.765
0.817
0.870
0.922
0.975
1.03
1.05
1.08
1.12
1.13
1.18
1.19
1.24
1.26
1.29
1.34
1.34
1.40
1.41
1.45
1.48
1.50
1.55
1.55
1.61
1.63
1.66
1.70
1.71
1.76
1.77
1.82
1.84
1.87
1.92
1.92
1.97
1.99
2.03
2.06
2.08

E-JUST1.G.G

Black

Green

Setting
1.0
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8

Setting

1.0
1.9
1.1
2.0
2.1
1.2
2.2
1.3
2.3
1.4
2.4
2.5
1.5
2.6
1.6

20mm 3/4 E-JUST G-type Grey pawl

2.7
2.8

Pressure range, P: 35-400 kPaD 5.1-58 psid

1.7

Model no. E-JUST1.G.B

2.9
1.8
3.0
1.9
3.1
3.2
2.0
3.3
2.1
3.4
2.2
3.5
3.6
2.3
3.7
2.4
3.8
Continue next column...

Use the FlowCon adjustment

key (part number ACC0001)
for adjusting the flow rate.
A setting of 4.2 corresponds
to a flow rate of 0.212 l/sec
for the 20mm green cartridge,
range 35-400 kPaD.

Nominal flow rate

Nominal flow rate

Model no. E-JUST1.G.B

l/sec
0.134
0.135
0.138
0.139
0.141
0.144
0.144
0.148
0.148
0.151
0.153
0.154
0.157
0.158
0.161
0.162
0.164
0.167
0.168
0.171
0.171
0.176
0.180
0.185
0.189
0.194
0.199
0.203
0.208
0.212
0.217
0.221
0.226
0.231
0.235
0.240
0.244
0.249

l/hr
484
485
496
501
508
517
520
532
534
544
550
556
567
567
579
583
591
600
603
615
616
633
649
666
682
699
715
731
748
764
781
797
814
830
847
863
880
896

GPM
2.13
2.13
2.18
2.21
2.24
2.28
2.29
2.34
2.35
2.39
2.42
2.45
2.50
2.50
2.55
2.57
2.60
2.64
2.66
2.71
2.71
2.79
2.86
2.93
3.00
3.08
3.15
3.22
3.29
3.37
3.44
3.51
3.58
3.66
3.73
3.80
3.87
3.95

E-JUST1.G.G

Black

Green

Setting
3.9

Setting
2.5

4.0
2.6
4.1
2.7
4.2
4.3
2.8
4.4
2.9
4.5
3.0
4.6
4.7
3.1
4.8
3.2
4.9
5.0
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
3.8
3.9
4.0
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
4.8
4.9
5.0
Accuracy: Greatest of
either 5% of controlled flow rate
or 2% of maximum flow rate

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FLOW RATE SETTING - E-JUST CARTRIDGE - FOR VALVES DN25 LARGE-DN40

40mm 1 1/2 E-JUST Y-type White pawl
Pressure range. P: 17-400 kPaD 2.5-58 psid

Nominal flow rate

Model no.
l/sec
0.149
0.220
0.289
0.355
0.418
0.479
0.538
0.594
0.647
0.699
0.748
0.795
0.841
0.884
0.925
0.965
1.00
1.04
1.07
1.11
1.14
1.17
1.20
1.23
1.26
1.28
1.31
1.33
1.36
1.38
1.40
1.43
1.45
1.47
1.49
1.51
1.53
1.55
1.58
1.60
1.62

l/hr
535
793
1040
1280
1510
1730
1940
2140
2330
2520
2690
2860
3030
3180
3330
3470
3610
3740
3870
3990
4100
4220
4320
4420
4520
4620
4710
4800
4890
4970
5050
5130
5210
5290
5370
5440
5520
5600
5670
5750
5830

GPM
2.36
3.49
4.58
5.62
6.63
7.59
8.52
9.40
10.3
11.1
11.9
12.6
13.3
14.0
14.7
15.3
15.9
16.5
17.0
17.5
18.1
18.5
19.0
19.5
19.9
20.3
20.7
21.1
21.5
21.9
22.2
22.6
22.9
23.3
23.6
24.0
24.3
24.6
25.0
25.3
25.6

E-JUST2.Y.G
Setting
1.0
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
2.0
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8
2.9
3.0
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
3.8
3.9
4.0
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
4.8
4.9
5.0

Accuracy: Greatest of
either 5% of controlled flow rate
or 2% of maximum flow rate

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Use the FlowCon adjustment

key (part number ACC0001)
for adjusting the flow rate.
A setting of 4.2 corresponds
to a flow rate of 1.45 l/sec
for the 40mm cartridge, range
17-400 kPaD.

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ACTUATOR SPECIFICATIONS6
Supply voltage:

Auxiliary switches:
Auxiliary switch rating:

24V:
22-26V AC / 28-32V DC
240V:
220-250V AC 50/60Hz
Modulating: 22-26V AC / 28-32V DC
ON/OFF / 3-point-floating or modulating 2-10V DC / 4-20mA
24V:
6VA
240V:
7 watts at 240V AC
Modulating: 6VA
18 AWG (0.8mm2) minimum
0-90, mechanically adjustable
5.6 Nm
Reversible
24V: 90-110 sec
240V: 20-30 sec, torque dependent
Modulating: 90-110 sec
2 mechanical, fixed at 10 and 80 (only on types 4, 5 and 6)
1 Amp resistive, 24V AC

Housing material:
Gear train enclosure:
Ambient temperature:
Humidity rating:
Protection:
Weight:
Cable:

Electronic enclosure: flammability rating UL94-5V

Die cast zinc with a steel base
-20C to +50C
5 to 95% non condensing
IP22, NEMA type 2
1.4 kg
Actuators do not include length of cable. Actuators can be field wired up to 45 mtr.

Control signal:
Max. power consumption:
Electrical connection:
Angle of rotation:
Torque at rated voltage:
Direction of rotation:
Rotation time through 90:

Note 6: FlowCon warranty is voided using other actuators than supplied or recommended by FlowCon International A/S.

ACTUATOR DESCRIPTION
The three standard actuators available for the FlowCon ABM valve are basic digital actuators that operate on 24V
AC and 240V AC or a modulating version operating on 24V AC respectively. All models deliver a minimum of 5.6
Nm torque at rated voltage. The direction of rotation is reversible and the angle of rotation may be mechanically
limited. Actuators are available with 2 mechanical auxiliary switches.
Note: Do not press clutch on actuator, when actuator is powered.

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WIRING SCHEMATICS

24VAC - ON/OFF

DRIVE CCW

DRIVE CW

2
1

SW1

24VAC - 3-POINT FLOATING

SUPPLY (+)
22-26VAC
28-32VDC
COMMON (-)

DRIVE CCW
DRIVE CW

2
1

SW1

8 CLOSED 80-90

SUPPLY (+)
22-26VAC
28-32VDC
COMMON (-)

8 CLOSED 80-90

7 CLOSED 0-10

7 CLOSED 0-10

6 COMMON

6 COMMON

240V - ON/OFF

240V - 3-POINT FLOATING

SW1

SW1

8 CLOSED 80-90

8 CLOSED 80-90

7 CLOSED 0-10

7 CLOSED 0-10

6 COMMON

6 COMMON

3
2

DRIVE CW

SUPPLY (+)
220-250VAC 50/60Hz

DRIVE CCW

DRIVE CW

COMMON (-)

SUPPLY (+)
220-250VAC 50/60Hz
COMMON (-)

24V - MODULATING 4-20mA

Jumper at top

Jumper at bottom

24V - MODULATING 2-10VDC

JP1

SW1

4
3

2-10VDC

SUPPLY (+)
22-26VAC / 28-32VDC

COMMON (-)

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JP1

SW1

4-20mA

SUPPLY (+)
22-26VAC / 28-32VDC

COMMON (-)

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ACCESSORIES
P/t plugs: 2 x ACC00101
Blind cap: ACC0080 / ACC0081 (cap (small / medium) without a cartridge for flushing out the system)
Adjustment key: ACC0001 (key for adjusting the flow rate on E-JUST cartridges and turning the ball valve).

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
1.

AUTOMATIC BALANCING AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL VALVES - FLOWCON ABM

1.1. Contractor shall install balancing / temperature control valves where indicated in drawings.
1.2. Valve shall consist of dynamic, accessible, adjustable flow limiting device and integral electrically
actuated two-way control valve.

2.

VALVE ACTUATOR
2.1. Actuator housing shall be rated to IP22.
2.2. Actuator shall be driven by a 22-26V AC / 28-32V DC or 220-250V AC 50/60Hz motor and shall accept
2-10V DC, 4-20mA, 3-point-floating or ON/OFF electric signal depending on actuator selection.
2.3. Actuator shall have a power consumption not exceeding 6VA at 24V AC or 7 watts at 240V AC
depending on actuator selection.
2.4. Actuator shall provide minimum torque required for full valve shut off position.

3.

VALVE HOUSING AND ACTUATED BALL VALVE

3.1. Valve housing shall consist of forged brass ASTM CuZn40Pb2, rated at no less than 2500 kPa at
+120C.
3.2. Valve ball shall consist of chemically nickel plated brass (CuZn40Pb2). A range of inserts made of
glass filled polymer providing equal percentage control shall be available from the manufacturer.
3.3. Each valve size shall be available with the choice of 4 unique Kvs values for the ball valve.
3.4. Valve housing shall be permanently marked to show direction of flow.
3.5. Valve housing shall be double union end constructed with a range of pipe connections available for the
appropriate pipe size.
3.6. Optional dual pressure/temperature test plugs for verifying accuracy of flow performance shall be
available for all valve sizes.
3.7. Housing shall be configured for flow regulation unit accessibility.

4.a. FLOW REGULATOR / AUTOMATIC BALANCING UNIT / COMPOSITE CARTRIDGE

4.a.1. Flow regulation unit assembly shall be manufactured of polyoxymethylene with a hydrogenated
acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber or EPDM diaphragm and stainless steel 18-8 spring.
4.a.2. Flow regulation unit shall be readily accessible for change-out or maintenance.
4.a.3. Flow regulation unit shall be adjustable to 1 of 8 different flow rates; shall be available in 2 different
kPaD operational ranges for DN15/20/25 and 3 different kPaD operational ranges for DN25/32/40;
minimum range shall be capable of being activated by minimum 15 kPaD. Further, the flow regulation
unit shall be capable of controlling flow within 10% of rated flow rate or 20l/hr.
4.a.4. Identification tags shall be available for all valves; tags shall be indelibly marked with flow rate, color
and dial setting.
OR.
4.b. FLOW REGULATOR / AUTOMATIC BALANCING UNIT / E-JUST CARTRIDGE
4.b.1. Flow regulation unit assembly shall be manufactured of polysulfone with a hydrogenated acrylonitrilebutadiene rubber or EPDM diaphragm and stainless steel 18-8 spring.
4.b.2. Flow regulation unit shall be readily accessible for change-out or maintenance.
4.b.3 Flow regulation unit shall be adjustable with the valve in-line and the system in operation.
4.b.4. Flow regulation unit shall be externally adjustable to 1 of 41 different flow rates; shall be available in 4
different kPaD operational ranges for DN15/20/25 and 1 kPaD operational range for DN25/32/40;
minimum range shall be capable of being activated by minimum 17 kPaD. Further, the flow regulation
unit shall be capable of controlling flow within 5% of rated flow or 2% of maximum flow.
4.b.5. Identification tags shall be available for all valves; tags shall be indelibly marked with flow rate, color
and dial setting.

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APPLICATION AND SCHEMATIC EXAMPLE

RETURN
RETURN

COIL

COIL

SUPPLY

SUPPLY

UPDATES
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