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Electronic Pressure Independent Valves (EPIV)
Electronic Pressure
Independent Valves (EPIV)
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• Pressure independent valves compensate for pressure variations, • Simplified valve sizing and selection, no Cv calculations required.
performing a continual balancing function to maintain system performance • Ultrasonic flow sensor, no maintenance required with no moving parts.
at varying loads.
• True flow feedback or valve position feedback is available as 0-10 VDC or
• Precise flow control eliminates over-pumping and provides favorable 2-10 VDC.
energy savings.
• Settings can be viewed or changed using the optional ZTH US or with a
• Pressure independent valves prevent energizing additional chillers by computer using the PC-Tool software.
maintaining desirable Delta T.
• Glycol compensation for the entire range.
• Pressure independent valves are selected based on flow rate and no Cv
• Bus communication - BACnet and Modbus.
calculations are needed.
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Set-up
Electronic Pressure Independent Control Valves (EPIV)
Set-Up
2-WAY VALVE
SPECIFY UPON ORDERING
AKRX...Series NC/FO Valve: Normally NC/FC Valve: Normally NO/FC Valve: Normally NO/FO Valve: Normally
ELECTRONIC FAIL-SAFE
GKRX...Series Closed-valve will open as Closed-valve will open as Open-valve will close as Open-valve will close as
AVK...Series voltage increases. voltage increases. voltage increases. voltage increases.
Fail Action: Will fail open Fail Action: Will fail Fail Action: Will fail Fail Action: Will fail
upon power loss. closed upon power loss. closed upon power loss. open upon power loss.
NOTE: Feedback signal is always direct acting (2V close, 10V open).
Functionality
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Operation / Installation
Electronic Pressure Independent Valves (EPIV)
Installation
Inlet
The EPIV requires a section of straight pipe on the valve inlet to guarantee sensor
accuracy. The length should be at least 5 diameters long.
½” [DN15] 5 x nominal pipe size = 2½” [63.5 mm]
¾” [DN20] 5 x nominal pipe size = 3¾” [95.2 mm]
1” [DN25] 5 x nominal pipe size = 5” [127 mm]
1¼” [DN32] 5 x nominal pipe size = 6¼” [158.7 mm]
1½” [DN40] 5 x nominal pipe size = 7½” [190.5 mm] 5 x Nominal Pipe Size (NPS)
Outlet Length
No requirements for outlet length.
Elbows can be installed directly after the valve.
½” to 6” EPIV
The flow sensor cannot be separated from the flow housing. However, it can be separated from the valve using the coupler/union connecting both.
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Actuator
Ultrasonic Flow Meter Actuator
Ultrasonic Flow Meter
Valve
Coupler/Union
Valve
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Operation / Installation
Electronic Pressure Independent Valves (EPIV)
Orientation
EPIVs shall be installed with flow in the direction of the arrow on the valve body.
The valve assembly can be installed in a vertical or horizontal arrangement, as long as the actuator is positioned to avoid condensation
from dripping onto the actuator.
Size
8 psi 5 psi* 4 psi 3 psi 2 psi 1 psi
Inches DN [mm]
½ 15 5.5 GPM 5.5 GPM 5.5 GPM 5.5 GPM 4.8 GPM 3.4 GPM
¾ 20 10.3 GPM 10.3 GPM 10.3 GPM 9.9 GPM 8.1 GPM 5.7 GPM
1 25 18.2 GPM 18.2 GPM 18.2 GPM 17.2 GPM 14.1 GPM 9.9 GPM
1½ 40 39.6 GPM 39.6 GPM 39.6 GPM 39.6 GPM 34.9 GPM 24.7 GPM
2 50 100 GPM** 76.1 GPM 74 GPM 64.1 GPM 52.3 GPM 37 GPM
3 80 180 GPM 180 GPM 138 GPM 120 GPM 97 GPM 69 GPM
4 100 317 GPM 317 GPM 235 GPM 203 GPM 166 GPM 117 GPM
5 125 495 GPM 495 GPM 367 GPM 318 GPM 260 GPM 183 GPM
6 150 713 GPM 713 GPM 550 GPM 476 GPM 389 GPM 275 GPM
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Operation / Installation
Electronic Pressure Independent Valves (EPIV)
Piping
The EPIV is recommended to be installed on the return side of the coil. This diagram is for typical applications only. Consult engineering specification and drawings for
particular circumstances. Refer to Belimo documentation for flow verification and commissioning procedures.
It is not necessary to install one strainer per unit. Belimo recommends installing one strainer per system. If the system has multiple branches, it is recommended to install
one strainer per branch.
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Insulation:
The insulation should be below the actuator.
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Electronic Pressure Independent Valve (EPIV)
Nomenclature
Ordering Example
P6250SU-127+ARX24-EP2
NOTE: All models should be entered with the GPM designed - in case GPM is not provided this will come with V'nom set up.
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Electronic Pressure Independent Control Valve (EPIV) Product Range
5.5* ½ 15 P2050SU-055
LRX24-EP2(-MOD)
10.3* ¾ 20 P2075SU-103
28.5* 1¼ 32 P2125SU-285
NRX24-EP2
(-MOD)
Product Features
AKRX24-EP2
Provides constant flow regardless of pressure variations
39.6* 1½ 40 P2150SU-396 in the system. Simplified valve sizing and selection, no Cv
calculations required.
ARX24-EP2 (-MOD)
Manual override LR, NR, AR, GR, AKR, GKR
100* 2 50 P2200SU-1000** Electrical connection 3 ft. [1 m] cable with
½” conduit fitting
Communication analog and Belimo MP-Bus
127* 2½ 65 P6250SU-127 BACnet MS/TP, Modbus RTU (-MOD
actuators)
(P2200S-1000)
GKRX24-EP2
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P2... Series Electronic Pressure Independent Valves (EPIV)
Stainless Steel Ball, NPT Female Ends
Application
Water-side control of heating and cooling systems for AHUs and heat pumps.
Mode of Operation
The Electronic Pressure Independent Control Valve is a two-way valve which
maintains constant flow regardless of pressure variations in the system.
Product Features
Provides constant flow regardless of pressure variations in the system.
Maximizes chiller Delta T, preventing energizing additional chillers due to low
Delta T. Simplified valve sizing and selection, no Cv calculations required.
EPIV
Dimensions
Valve Specifications
EPIV_Dim
Service chilled or hot water, 60% glycol max (open E F A
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P6... Series Electronic Pressure Independent Valves (EPIV)
Stainless Steel Ball, ANSI 125 Flange Ends
P6250SU-127
Application
Water-side control of heating and cooling systems for AHUs and water coils.
Operation
The Electronic Pressure Independent Control Valve is a two-way valve that
maintains constant flow regardless of pressure variations in the system.
Product Features
Provides constant flow regardless of pressure variations in the system.
Maximizes chiller Delta T, preventing energizing additional chillers due to low Delta T.
Simplified valve sizing and selection, no Cv calculations required.
Suitable Actuators
Non-Spring Electronic fail-safe
P6250SU-127 ARB(X) AKRB(X)
Body Pressure Rating ANSI Class 125, standard class B Nominal Size Dimensions (Inches [mm])
ANSI Class 125 DN # of
In. A B C D E F G H1 I
[mm] Bolts
Differential Pressure Range 5 to 50 psid, 1 to 50 psid (with flow 14.9” 14.9” 11.5” 7.9” 3.7” 3.7” 5.7” 2.8” 0.7”
reduction. See chart.), or 8 to 50 psid (with 2½” 65 4
[379] [379] [292] [200] [95] [95] [145] [72] [19]
flow increase. See chart.) 16.9” 16.9” 11.8" 7.9" 3.9" 3.9" 6.3" 2.1" 0.7”
Close-off pressure ∆ps 100 psi 3” 80 8
[430] [430] [300] [200] [100] [100] [160] [53] [19]
Ambient temperature -22...122°F [-30...50°C] 18.7” 18.7” 13.3" 8.7" 4.5" 4.5" 7.1" 1.8" 0.7”
4” 100 8
Inlet Length to Meet Specified 5X nominal pipe size (NPS) [474] [474] [337] [221] [114] [114] [180] [46] [19]
Measurement Accuracy 22.8” 22.8” 14.4" 9.4" 5.0" 5.0" 8.3" 0.8" 0.7”
5” 125 8
Ambient humidity max. 95% r.H., non-condensing [579] [579] [366] [239] [127] [127] [210] [20] [19]
Measuring accuracy flow ±2%* 25.6” 25.6” 15.0” 9.4” 5.6” 5.6” 9.5” N/A 0.9”
6” 150 8
Control accuracy ±5% [651] [651] [380] [239] [142] [142] [241] [22]
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P6... Series Electronic Pressure Independent Valves (EPIV)
Stainless Steel Ball, ANSI 250 Flange Ends
P6250SU-127-250
Application
Water-side control of heating and cooling systems for AHUs and water coils.
Operation
The Electronic Pressure Independent Control Valve is a two-way valve that
maintains constant flow regardless of pressure variations in the system.
Product Features
Provides constant flow regardless of pressure variations in the system.
Maximizes chiller Delta T, preventing energizing additional chillers due to low Delta T.
Simplified valve sizing and selection, no Cv calculations required.
Suitable Actuators
Non-Spring Electronic fail-safe
P6250SU-127-250 ARB(X) AKRB(X)
Operation
Non-Spring Return Actuators The actuator is electronically protected against overload.
AR Series LR Series The actuators use a brushless DC motor, which is controlled by an Application
GR Series NR Series Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). The ASIC monitors and controls the
actuators rotation and provides a digital rotation sensing (DRS) function to
Actuator Specifications prevent damage to the actuator in a stall condition. Power consumption is
reduced in a holding mode.
Power supply 24 VAC ± 20%
24 VDC ± 10% Add-on auxiliary switches or feedback potentiometers are easily fastened
Electric Frequency 50/60 Hz directly onto the actuator body for signaling and switching functions.
Power consumption
LR Series 3.5W Electronic Fail-Safe Actuators
NR Series 4.5W AKR Series
AR Series 4.5W (½” to 2”) GKR Series
8.5W (2½” to 6”)
GR Series 9.5W Actuator Specifications
Transformer sizing Power supply 24VAC ±20%
LR Series 6 VA (class 2 power source) 24VDC ±10%
NR Series 7 VA (class 2 power source) Electric Frequency 50/60 Hz
AR Series 7 VA (class 2 power source) (½” to 2”) Power consumption
11 VA (class 2 power source) (2½” to 6”)
AKR Series 12W
GR Series 13 VA (class 2 power source)
GKR Series 14W
Electrical connection 18 GA, Plenum rated cable
½” conduit connector Transformer sizing 24 VA (class 2 power source)
protected NEMA 2 (IP54) 3ft [1m] cable Electrical connection 18 GA plenum rated cable
Overload protection electronic throughout 0° to 90° rotation ½" conduit connector
Operation range Y 2 to 10 VDC (default) VDC variable protected NEMA 2 (IP54)
3 ft [1m] 10 ft [3m] 16 ft [5m]
Control modulating
Overload protection electronic throughout 0° to 90° rotation
Input impedance 100 kΩ (0.1 mA), 500Ω
500
Operation range Y 2 to 10VDC (default), VDC variable
Feedback 2 to 10VDC (default), VDC variable
Torque Input impedance 100 kΩ (0.1 mA), 500Ω
LR Series 45 in-lbs [5 Nm] Feedback output U 2 to 10VDC, 0.5mA max, VDC variable
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Electronic Pressure Independent Valves (EPIV)
Wiring Diagrams
Wiring Diagrams
W1605
1 Provide overload protection and disconnect as required. 24 VAC Transformer 1 2 21
24 VAC/DC Transformer 2
Line Blk (1) Common
Volts Red (2) + Hot
3 18
24 VAC Transformer
2
Line Blk (1) Common
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Electronic Pressure Independent Valves (EPIV)
Wiring Diagrams
Modbus & BACnet control for Non-Spring Return Modbus & BACnet control with switching contact for Non-Spring Return
Note: Requirements for switching contact:
Modbus signal assignment: Power supply and communication are not The switching contact must be able to accurately switch a current of
C1 = D- = A galvanically isolated. 16 mA at 24 V.
V
C2 = D+ = B Interconnect ground signal of the devices.
24 VAC/DC Transformer 24 VAC Transformer
Modbus RTU & Bacnet MS/TP
Bus mode
CLOSED
Volts Red (2) + Hot Volts Red (2) + Hot
OPEN
M̂max
Wht (3) Wht (3)
Modbus &BACnet control with active sensor for Non-Spring Return Modbus & BACnet control with local override (AC only, analog override)
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Installation Instructions
Flanged Characterized Control Valves™
General Warnings
Valve should not be used for combustible gas applications. Gas leaks 1. Inspect shipping package, valve, linkage, and actuator for physical
and explosions may result. Do not install in systems, which exceed the damage. If shipping damage has occurred notify appropriate carrier.
ratings of the valve. Do not install.
• Avoid installations where valve may be exposed to excessive moisture, 2. When replacing the EPIV, remove existing valve, linkage and
corrosive fumes, vibration, high ambient temperatures, elements, or actuator from the piping system.
high traffic areas with potential for mechanical damage.
• Valve assembly location must be within ambient ratings of actuator. 3. If actuator and linkage are removed, they must be reinstalled
If temperature is below -22°F a heater is required. correctly. The actuator must be rotated so that the valve seats
properly for close off.
• The valve assembly will require heat shielding, thermal isolation, or
cooling if combined effect of medium and ambient temperatures – 4. Install valve with the proper ports as inlets and outlets. Check that
conduction, convection, and radiation– is above 122°F for prolonged inlet and outlet of 2-way valves are correct. Flow direction arrows
time periods at the actuator. must be correct.
• Visual access must be provided. Assembly must be accessible
for routine schedule service. Contractor should provide unions for 5. Blow out all piping and thoroughly clean before valve installation.
removal from line and isolation valves.
6. Clean fittings with wire brush and rag. Clean pipes, fittings, and
• Avoid excessive stresses. Mechanical support must be provided valve before installation; check for any foreign material that can
where reducers have been used and the piping system may have less become lodged in trim components. Strainers should be cleaned
structural integrity than full pipe sizes. after initial startup.
• Sufficient upstream piping runs must be provided to ensure proper
7. Valve must be installed with the stem towards the vertical, not
valve capacity and flow response. See installation section for details.
below horizontal.
• Life span of valve stems and O-rings is dependent on maintaining
non-damaging conditions. Poor water treatment or filtration, 8. These valves are designed to be installed between ANSI Class
corrosion, scale, other particulate can result in damage to trim 125/150 flanges only.
components. A water treatment specialist should be consulted.
9. -250 models are designed to be installed between ANSI Class
• It is not necessary to install one strainer per unit. Belimo recommends 250/300 flanges only.
installing one strainer per system. If the system has multiple
branches, it is recommended to install one strainer per branch. 10. Carefully follow installation using ANSI piping practices.
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Functionality Comparison
PC-Tool and ZTH US
Volume Read Only Read Only The actual GPM flowing through the valve.
Setpoint Read Only Read Only The limiting GPM for which the valve has been set.
Position Read Only Read Only The valve position displayed in % of V’max.
- Open Read/Write Read/Write Open - Overrides the valve to the fully open position.
- Close Read/Write Read/Write Close - Overrides the valve to the fully closed position.
This is the limiting GPM for which the valve is set. Range is 30% - 100% of maximum flow
V'max Read/Write Read/Write
of the valve.
PF-Delay Read/Write Read/Write Power Fail-Safe Delay - Delay for the time to react on fail-safe operation.
MP Address Read/Write Read/Write Belimo's proprietary communication protocol. Can be set from 1 to 8.
Valve Size Read Only The valve size set by the manufacturer.
Control Signal Read/Write The input from the DDC controller; 0.5V - 10 VDC and 2-10 VDC are available.
Control Signal Inverted Read/Write Inverts control signal, i.e. 2 VDC open, 10 VDC closed.
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Feedback Read/Write The feedback signal from the actuator; 0.5V - 10 VDC and 2-10 VDC are available.
Valve Charactersitic Read/Write The valve can be configured for pressure dependent or pressure independent operation.
Bus Fail Position The predetermined fail position of the valve. The following options are available:
- Last Setpoint Read/Write Last Setpoint - Volumetric flow in accordacnce with the last setpoint received.
- Open Read/Write Open - Overrides the valve to the fully open position.
- V'max Read/Write The limiting GPM for which the valve is set.
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Operating Instructions
ZTH US
CONNECTION PROCESS:
Technical Information
Supply 24 VAC/DC
Communication PP
Used with actuator types ARX24
AKRX24
GRX24
GKRX24
LRX24
NRX24
AR, GR, LR, NR, AK, GK, EV, AVK Series EVX
Use the interface on the top of the actuator. AVKX
(Leave all of the wires of the actuator installed.)
ARX24-PI-65 Address: PP
-new: PP
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Operating Instructions
ZTH US
Screen 2 Screen 3
To change the Vmax value press the – button until you reach A message is displayed “Y and U5 Adjusted” for 5 seconds.
the required value then press the OK button. Then the new Vmax value is displayed. Press ESC to continueto
the next screen or simply disconnect the device from the actuator.
Screen 4 Screen 5
Press the +/- buttons to select different override commands, This screen displays the current GPM and valve position. This
once selected press OK to execute. is used for troubleshooting. A small valve position and large GPM
AUTO: Automatic Operation reading might indicate overpressure in the system. A small flow
OPEN: Overrides the valve to the maximum rotation (90°) and a big valve position might indicate that there is not enough
CLOSE: Overrides the valve to minimum rotation (0°) flow or pressure in the system.
Vmax: Overrides the valve to its maximum GPM
STOP: Overrides the valve to the last valve position.
Volume 89 GPM
Volume 89 GPM Position 49%
Step: >AUTO<
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Screen 6
This screen displays the current GPM and the setpoint send by
the controller. The voltage signal is converted to GPM in the
actuator. This can be used to troubleshooting to verify the signal
send by the controller and to verify Setpoint vs. Actual flow.
Volume 89 GPM
Setpoint 88 GPM
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Troubleshooting
ZTH US
Troubleshooting
Problem Green LED Valve Position Feedback Signal Possible Cause Possible Solution
The LED on the actuator is OFF Static on the last - • The actuator is not powered. • Verify the power supply and the
not green. position. • The actuator is out of service. electrical components (fuse, on/
switches, etc).
• If the actuator is out of service
send the actuator and the sensor
back to Belimo, please do not
disconnect the assembly.
Requested flow can not be ON Fully Open Below setpoint Dp is too low. The requested flow Increase the pump power.
reached: U5 is lower than Y. U5<Y can not be reached.
Flow measurements are ON Cyclic Movement - The electrodes are not in proper • Remove air from the system.
not stable. contact with the fluid. • Verify proper installation.
• Ensure electrodes are always in
contact with the fluid.
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Actuator Adaptation
The adaptation button calibrates the actuator input signal range (2-10V) to the actuator’s angle of rotation range. It does that by driving the
actuator to the mechanical end stops. After the adaptation cycle, the actuator will follow the current input signal. By default, the actuator will run
the adaptation cycle after the first power up.
Belimo recommends performing a manual adaptation to the actuator after changing the actuator V’max or direction settings. The manual
adaptation can be activated by pressing the translucent “Adaptation” LED button for three seconds.
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BACnet & Modbus Operating Instructions
ZTH US
Screen 1 Screen 2
Ensure you are using the correct -MOD actuator Setpoint source can be selected:
Analog: Control from the controller (0.5-10V or 2-10)
Bus: Control from Bus Communication BACnet or Modbus
Default: Bus
ARX24-EP-MOD
Setpoint source
Analog or Bus
Screen 3a - 8a
Bus Protocol - BACnet
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EPIV
BACnet Description
2-way EPIV
! All writeable objects which are persistent and are not supposed to be written on a regular base.
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EPIV
way BACnet
EPIV - Protocol Implementation Conformance Statement (PICS)
Standard Object Types Supported Object type Optional properties Writeable properties
Device Description Object Identifier
Location Object Name
Active COV Subscriptions Location
Max Master Description
Max Info Frames APDU Timeout (1‘000…60‘000)
Profile Name Number of APDU Retries (0...10)
Max Master (1...127)
Max Info Frames (1...255)
Analog Input [AI] Description COV Increment
COV Increment
Analog Output [AO] Description Present Value
COV Increment COV Increment
Relinquish Default
Analog Value [AV] Description Present Value
COV Increment COV Increment
Binary Input [BI] Description
Active text
Inactive Text
Multi-state Input [MI] Description
State Text
Multi-state Output [MO] Description Present Value
State Text Relinquish Default
Multi-state Value [MV] Description Present Value
State Text
The device does not support the services CreateObject and DeleteObject.
The specified maximum length of writable strings is based on single-byte characters.
– Object name: 32 char
– Location: 64 char
– Description: 64 char
Service processing The device supports the DeviceCommunicationControl and ReinitializeDevice services. No
password is required.
A maximum of 6 active COV subscriptions with a lifetime of 1…28‘800 sec. (8 hours) are
supported.
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EPIV
2-way EPIV BACnet Object Description List
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EPIV
2-way EPIV
BACnet Object Description List
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2-way EPIV EPIV
Modbus Description
Quick adressing Actuators support quick addressing via the „Address“ and „Adaption“ buttons.
For detailed, information please see product datasheet (chapter Service).
Register implementation All data is arranged in a table and addressed by 1..n (Register No.) or 0..n-1 (Address). No distinction
is made between data types (Discrete Inputs, Coils, Input Registers and Holding Registers). As a
consequence, all data can be accessed with the two commands for Holding Register. The commands
for Discrete Inputs and Input Registers can be used as an alternative.
Command „Read Discrete Inputs“ The command reads one or more bits and can alternatively be used for Register No. 105
(Malfunction and Service information).
Example The start address to be used is 1664 → 104 (Register Address) * 16 (Bit) = 1664
Interpret values in the registers All values in the register are unsigned integer datatypes.
Example Read (Function 03, 1 Register) Value Register No. 12 = 0001‘1010‘1100‘10002 = 6‘85610
Actual Value = Value * Scaling factor * Unit = 6‘856 * 0.01 * m3/h = 68.56 m3/h
32-Bit values in two registers Values that exceed 65,535 are stored in two consecutive Registers and have to be interpreted as
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All writeable registers on registers >100 are persistent and are not supposed to be written on a
! regular base.
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EPIV
Modbus Overview
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EPIV
Modbus Register
2-way EPIV
Current value of sensor 1, depending on the setting of the Sensor 1 Type 0/1
(Register No. 108)
[mV] if Sensor 1 Type (Register No. 108) is Active(1)
[0 / 1] if Sensor 1 Type (Register No. 108) is Switch(4)
10 9 – – – – –
11 10 Absolute volumetric flow – UnitSel 0.001 R
Absolute flow in unit selected (Register No. 118) LowWord
Lower 16 bit of 32 bit value
12 11 Absolute volumetric flow
Absolute flow in unit selected (Register No. 118) HighWord
Upper 16 bit of 32 bit value
13 12 Setpoint Analog 0...10‘000 % 0.01 R
Shows the setoint in % if actuator is control by analog signal
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EPIV
Modbus Register
2-way EPIV
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EPIV
Modbus Register
2-way EPIV