Air distribution systems

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Broad multiplex outlet BF-A

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S M A RT E M P KRANTZ KOMPONENTEN - A trademark of Caverion Corporation

11.2013
Broad multiplex outlet BF-A

Preliminary remarks The high momentum air jets discharged by the nozzle
arrays remain largely discrete (fig 1) and are highly
The Broad Multiplex Outlet, type BF-A, is inductive, inducing both low momentum air jets discharged
a side-wall diffuser that provides high levels of by the fixed nozzles around the perimeter of the diffuser,
draught-free thermal comfort in such spaces and large quantities of room air, mixing these into the
as hotel rooms, apartments, restaurants and resultant air stream.
commercial offices. The patented design is both ae-
sthetically pleasing and technically advanced. Rapid temperature equalisation and intense discharge
velocity decay occur, bringing about low velocity air
Unlike standard side-blow air grilles, which motion with uniform temperature distribution throughout
produce broad, low momentum air bundles that mix the occupancy space.
poorly with room air, the Broad Multiplex Outlet
discharges a multitude of individual, high momentum The discharge direction of each nozzle array may be
air jets, each one of which is highly inductive. rotated via an Allen key inserted through the front face of
These produce largely UNIFORM temperature distribution the diffuser into the centre of each hexagonal nozzle plate
with low draught-risk throughout the occupancy (fig 3).
space. Thermal comfort levels are high even
when airflow rates are high. The Allen key shaft is aligned with the nozzle array axis
to act as a visual indicator of the nozzle array discharge
direction.

Due to its adjustable discharge direction, the diffuser may

be located symmetrically or asymmetrically along the wall
of the room, Throws of 3 to 9 m for a divergent air pattern,
and of 6 to 18 m for a convergent air pattern, are realised,
depending on the airflow rate and discharge direction.
Thermal comfort is high, due to the uniform temperature
distribution of typically ±1.5 K and low draught air
motion generally below 0.25 m/s in the occupancy space.

figure 1

Mode of operation
The draught-free air pattern from the diffuser has
adjustable throw, spread and discharge direction (up, down,
left and right) via the rotatable hexagonal nozzle plates (fig 2).

Four different hexagonal nozzle plate types are used,

each with a unique nozzle array angle (angles flatten
towards the diffuser left and right edges). figure 2
Each hexagonal nozzle plate may be rotated through 360
degrees to any one of six positions, thereby providing six
possible discharge directions for each of the four nozzle
array types.

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Dimensions

Key
1 Mounting frame
2 Front face
3 Adjustable nozzles
4 Fixed nozzles

All lengths in mm.

Design construction
The Broad Multiplex Outlet, type BF-A, consists
of an aluminium mounting frame 1 (which may optionally
be omitted, for frameless applications, or which is
optionally available in plastic to reduce the risk
of thermal bridging induced condensation in
the tropics) surrounding a perforated metal front plate 2,
behind which are located adjustable nozzles 3,
and fixed nozzles 4.

The nozzles are made of black plastic. The fixed

nozzles are located along the diffuser perimeter.
The adjustable nozzles comprise angled nozzle arrays
mounted to rotatable hexagonal nozzle plates.
The mounting frame and perforated front face are powder
coated signal white (RAL9003) as standard, though other
colours are available on request.

The Broad Multiplex Outlet, type BF-A, is available as stan-

dard in four heights (1, 2, 3 or 4-rows of adjustable nozz-
les) and in two nominal lengths. Other sizes are available figure 3
on request.

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DN 950
V 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 180 190 200 210 220 230 240 250 260 270 280 290 300 320 340 360 380 400 L/s
1-row Pt 3 5 7 9 12 14 17 21 24 28 33 37 42 47 Pa
Airflow Tables

Lp* < 5 < 5 6 10 14 17 20 23 26 28 30 32 34 36 NC

2-row Pt 4 5 6 7 9 11 12 14 17 19 21 24 27 30 33 36 39 43 47 Pa
Height Lp* <5 <5 5 8 11 14 16 19 21 23 25 27 28 30 32 33 35 36 37 NC
3-row Pt 4 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 13 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 31 33 36 38 41 47 Pa
Lp* <5 <5 <5 7 9 12 14 16 18 20 22 23 25 26 28 29 30 32 33 34 35 36 38 NC
4-row Pt 4 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 15 16 17 19 20 22 24 25 27 31 35 39 44 49 Pa
Lp* <5 <5 <5 6 9 11 13 14 16 18 19 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 30 31 33 35 37 38 40 NC

Key Throws
≤ 20 ≤ 30 ≤ 40 ≤ 50 Pa Green Yellow Orange Red
≤ 25 ≤ 30≤ 35 ≤ 40 NC* 3-6 m 4-7 m 5-8 m 6-9 m
* Based on 10 dB room absorption
Broad multiplex outlet BF-A

DN 1500
V 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 180 190 200 210 220 230 240 250 260 270 280 290 300 320 340 360 380 400 420 440 460 480 500 520 540 560 580 600 L/s

1-row Pt 4 6 7 8 9 11 13 14 16 18 21 23 25 28 30 33 36 39 42 45 48 52 Pa
Lp* < 5 < 5 7 10 13 15 17 19 21 23 25 26 28 30 31 32 34 35 36 37 38 39 NC
2-row Pt 4 5 6 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 17 18 20 21 23 25 26 30 34 38 43 47 Pa
Height Lp* <5 <5 6 8 10 12 14 16 17 19 20 22 23 24 26 27 28 29 30 32 34 36 38 39 NC
3-row Pt 4 5 6 6 7 8 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 21 23 26 29 32 35 38 41 45 Pa
Lp* <5 5 7 9 10 12 13 15 16 18 19 20 21 22 23 25 27 29 31 33 34 36 37 38 40 NC
4-row Pt 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 9 9 10 11 12 14 15 17 19 21 23 25 28 30 32 35 38 41 43 Pa
Lp* <5 5 6 8 9 11 12 13 14 16 17 18 20 22 24 25 27 29 30 32 33 34 35 37 38 39 40 NC
Broad multiplex outlet BF-A
Sound power level and pressure drop
The sound power level of the Broad Multiplex Outlet, type
BF-A, is low, even at high airflow rates. Owing to the
lower pressure drop of the diffuser, it is well suited for
connection to fan-coil units; furthermore, it lowers
the energy consumption of the HVAC system.
Layout specifications
The minimum mounting height (from floor to outlet
lower edge) is 2 m. The minimum distance from the outlet
upper edge to the ceiling is 50 mm. The maximum diffe-
rence in temperature between the supply and room air is up
to -15 K when cooling and up to +10 K when heating.
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Broad multiplex outlet BF-A

Features Type Code

• Aesthetically appealing uniform perforated design.

• Low smudge risk – reduces cleaning costs. BF - A - - -

• Diffuser optionally available without the mounting flange.

• Uniform temperature distribution throughout

the occupied space.

• Draught-free air supply.

Number of rows

Nominal length
• Quiet operation – suitable for hotel rooms.

• Improved heating performance.

Colour
• Suitable for 3 to 9 m throws (airflow rate and discharge
direction dependent).

• Suitable for standard and low temperature supply air

systems (ΔTsupply-room ≤ -15 K). Number of rows (height)
• Suitable for heating up to +10 K
1 = 1 row
• Suitable for constant flow and VAV systems. 2 = 2 rows
3 = 3 rows
• Suitable for the tropics – low condensation risk. 4 = 4 rows
Bespoke heights available
• Suitable for low pressure fan-coil applications operating
on request for large quantities.
at up to 20 Pa, as well as for higher pressure systems.

• Diffuser discharge direction adjustment via Allen key

-avoids inadvertent adjustment (eg by cleaners). Nominal length

Tender Text 950 mm

1500 mm
… unit(s) of Broad Multiplex Outlet, type BF-A, suitable for Bespoke lengths available
installation in a wall, consisting of:
on request for large quantities.
Front face made of perforated metal, powder coated.

Adjustable nozzles (manually rotatable via an Allen key

inserted through the front face) made of plastic, located Colour
upstream of the front face, produce a multitude of
high and low momentum air streams of differing
discharge direction. Air stream spread and direction are Standard colour
adjustable. RAL 9003 (signal white).

A galvanised perforated inlet plate is located upstream of Other colours available on request.
the nozzles.

The aforementioned components are surrounded by a

powder coated aluminium mounting frame, as standard;
this frame may optionally be made of plastic
(for high humidity applications), or may optionally
be deleted.