Building Technologies OpenAir™ Electronic Damper Actuators Selection Guide
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More solutions Expanded product line delivers power and flexibility GDE/GLB Series Small Non-Spring Return Terminal Units Face and By-Pass Dampers Multi-zone Mixing Boxes By-pass Dampers (VAV) Make-up Air Dampers GCA/GBB/GIB Series Unit Ventilators GMA/GEB Series Medium Spring Return/ Non-Spring Return Outside Air Dampers Mixing Boxes Return Air Dampers Zone Isolation Dampers Make-up Air Dampers Unit Ventilators Economizer Units GMA/GEB Series GCA/GBB/GIB Series Large Spring Return/ Non-Spring Return Ou
Spring Return actuators Control signal On/Off, 2-position GMA Series 62 lb.-in. ~16 ft.* damper area On/Off, 2-position Floating, 3-position Modulating, 0-10 VDC Power supply 24 VAC/DC Feedback Standard Adjustable potentiometer start/span model (1kΩ) GMA121.1U GMA121.1P 120 VAC GMA221.1U 24 VAC/DC GMA131.1U GMA131.1P 24 VAC/DC Modulating, 2-10 VDC/10-2 VDC 24 VAC/DC Signal inversion capability Adj. start/ span with 2 auxiliary switches GMA226.1U GMA132.1U GMA136.1U GMA163.1U GMA163.
Non-Spring Return actuators Control signal Power supply Feedback Standard Adjustable potentiometer start/span model (1kΩ) GDE Series Floating, 3-position 24 VAC GDE131.1U GDE131.1P 44 lb.-in. ~11 ft.* damper area Modulating, 0-10 VDC 24 VAC GDE161.1P GLB Series Floating, 3-position 24 VAC GLB131.1P 88 lb.-in. ~22 ft.* damper area Modulating, 0-10 VDC 24 VAC GLB161.1P GEB Series Floating, Fl oating 3-position3-position 24 VAC 24 VAC GEB131.1U GEB131.1U GEB131.1P 132 lb.-in. ~32 ft.
More benefits Spring Return Single-bolt fastening for easy installation and reduced installed cost Self-centering shaft coupling with patented design relieves strain on the actuator for longer motor life and increased reliability. AC/DC operation for added flexibility Position indicators are universally located for at-a-glance verification.
More performance Non-Spring Return Single-bolt fastening for easy installation and reduced installed cost Rugged housing on all models for added durability and longevity Position indicators are universally located for at-a-glance verification.
More mounting alternatives Conduit Adapter Bracket Conduit adapters are standard on other models. EA0904R1 The Conduit Adapter Bracket, ASK76.1U, is a convenient choice when 1/2” electrical conduit or flex cabling is required by job specifications or local code (GDE/GLB models only). Short Shaft Mounting Option For easy mounting on short shafts without special accessories, the self-centering shaft adapter can be mounted on the backside of the actuator.
Mounting Options (continued) Easily replace existing Honeywell, Johnson, and Barber-Colman modulating motors using the Foot Mounting Kit. The Foot Mounting Kit, ASK71.U, can also be used for placing the actuator in the air stream and linking to the damper blades. GCA actuator foot mounted with ASK71.2U kit GDE actuator floor mounted with ASK71.6 kit Other kits provide additional mounting options such as floor mounting and wall mounting. For all kits parts are included, except the damper rod.
More applications expertise Unit Ventilator Applications Excellent when space is limited, the GMA and GDE have a small footprint for easy mounting. EA0910R1 High torque, full features, and a small footprint make the GMA and GDE actuators a perfect choice for Unit Ventilator Applications. Valve Applications GDE, GLB, and GMA actuators can be used with Powermite Ball Valves. GCA models can be mounted on a 599 Flowrite basket trim globe valve using Siemens linkage, Part No. 599-03609.
Actuators Mounted in Tandem OpenAir actuators can be mounted in tandem to effectively double the torque of a single actuator. This unique feature allows OpenAir actuators to operate in a wider range of applications. Electronic Tandem Control When critical control is needed in a modulating application, one control signal can control two actuators in a master-slave configuration. The secondary unit can be mounted up to 15 feet away from the primary actuator.
OpenAir accessories Description Actuator Commissioning Tool GDE/ GLB • GEB/ GCA/GIB/ GMA GBB Quantity • • Part No. 1 985-047 24 985-054P24 10 985-098P10 1 ASK71.5 A portable instrument for exercising, calibrating, and testing resistive, proportional (voltage/current), incremental(floating), and On/Off actuators. Hex Key • Adjustment Key Rotary to Linear Kit • • Allows a rotary actuator to provide a linear drive.
Description Universal Crank Arm GDE/ GLB • GEB/ GCA/GIB/ GMA GBB Quantity • Part No. • 1 ASK71.9 Tandem Mounting Bracket for 2-position, floating and elec. Master/Slave GCA and all GIB types • 1 ASK73.1 Tandem Mounting Bracket for modulating GCA model • 1 ASK73.2U • 1 ASK71.1U 1 ASK71.11 • 1 ASK71.2U • 1 For use with all OpenAir rotary to linear kits for linear applications requiring connection to damper louver shaft when joint connection is not possible. For 3/8 to 1” (8 to 25.
OpenAir accessories Description Anti-Rotation Bracket • Mounting Screws Anti-Rotation Bracket Anti-Rotation Bracket GDE/ GLB (continued) GEB/ GCA/GIB/ GMA GBB Quantity • • • 24 48 1 1 985-055P24 985-053P48 985-092 985-006 • 1 1 985-093 985-004 • 1 ASK74.1U 1 ASK78.3U • 1 985-052P20 • 10 10 10 985-051P10 985-094P10 985-003 • 20 20 985-242P20 985-241P20 • Replacement Standard Shaft Adapter • up to 3/4” shaft • up to 1” shaft • Large Shaft Adapter • up to 1.05” shaft Part No.
Description GDE/ GLB 1/2” Conduit Adapter 1/2” Conduit Adapters 1/2” Conduit Adapters 1/2” Male Conduit Adapters • 500 Ohm Restrictor Kit • GEB/ GCA/GIB/ GMA GBB Quantity Part No. • • 1 20 20 25 ASK76.1U ASK76.1/UP20 985-008P20 985-035P25 • 1 985-124 • 1 1 ASK75.3U ASK75.1U 1 985-107 1 985-106 1 985-108 • 1 985-105 • 1 ASC77.2U • 985-008P25 ASK76.
More wiring options 0 to 10 V Actuators Powered by One Transformer Y SIG (+) COM (-) U G0 G Y SIG (+) COM (-) Multiple OpenAir 0 to 10 V actuators can be powered off of one transformer. U G0 G Power up to ten actuators off of one transformer (except GGD Series).
Sequencing of 0 to 10 V Actuators With the settings shown, two 0 to 10 V actuators can be sequenced such that the first one will operate at 0 to 2 V and the second at 2 to 10 V. Control Signals Control Signals Span, U 2 5 10 Span, U 2 5 10 15 30 25 15 20 30 25 Offset, Uo 1 2 20 Offset, Uo 1 2 0 0 3 This feature is perfect for specialized applications, such as staging or minimum required airflow.
Submittal summary OpenAir GMA Series Spring Return, Direct-Coupled Electronic Damper Actuators Dimensions Specifications Torque. . . . . . . . . . . . 62 lb.-in. (7 Nm) running and spring return min. 1-3/16 1-3/16 (30) (30) 1/8 (3) min. 4 (100) Runtime for 90° . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 sec. operating, 15 sec. typical (<60 sec. max at -25°F) Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50/60 Hz Power consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Vac/dc Running . . . . . . . . . .
Wiring diagrams DUAL AUXILIARY SWITCHES SWITCH B COMMON SWITCH A COMMON CW 6 CCW 7 N.C. S2 N.O. S3 S1 M EA0873R1 0% Two-position, 24 Vac/dc Two-position, 120 Vac P1 2 1 0 TO 100% SUPPLY NEUTRAL P1 TO P2 N.C. S5 1000 OHMS 100% P2 COMMON P3 100 TO 0% P2 TO P3 FEEDBACK POTENTIOMETER Three-position, 24 Vac/dc Standard Input Signal Modulating, 0 to 10 Vdc, 24 Vac/dc Cabling Span/Offset Adjustable Dual Aux. Switches & Span/Offset Adjustable — GMA161.1P GMA163.1P Standard GMA161.
Submittal summary OpenAir GCA Series Spring Return, Direct-coupled Electronic Damper Actuators Dimensions Specifications Torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 lb.-in. (16 Nm) running and spring return Runtime for 90° . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 sec. operating, 15 sec. typical (30 sec. max.) closing Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50/60 Hz Power consumption Running . . . . . . . .
Wiring diagrams OUTPUT 9 DUAL AUXILIARY SWITCHES DUAL AUXILIARY SWITCHES COMMON COMMON S1 S4 SWITCH A SUPPLY 1 SWITCH B S3 N.C. N.O. S5 S6 S2 S3 2 *GND NEUTRAL N.C. N.O. N.C. N.O. SUPPLY NEUTRAL CCW 7 N.C. S2 N.O. S3 S1 N.C. S5 S4 N.O. S6 SWITCH B M EA0860R1 EA0862R1 S2 2 SWITCH B COMMON SWITCH A COMMON CW 6 COMMON COMMON S1 S4 SWITCH A M *GND 1 DUAL AUXILIARY SWITCHES M EA0861R1 INPUT 8 S5 S6 0% *GND 1 SUPPLY N.C. N.O.
Submittal summary GND Series Spring Return Electronic Damper Actuator Designed for UL Listed Fire/Smoke and Smoke Control Dampers Dimensions Specifications Operating Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Vac ± 20% 24 Vdc +20%, -10% 120 Vac ± 10% 230 Vac ± 10% Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50/60 Hz Power Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Vac/dc Running . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ~20 VA/12W Holding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wiring diagrams RED (SUPPLY) BROWN (Line) M 85° 5° YELLOW GRAY 120 Vac 24 Vac/dc BLUE (Neutral) -) $!4 GREEN (GROUND) EA0609R2 BLACK (NEUTRAL) -) $%4 M GREEN (Ground) 230 Vac Auxillary Switches Description Cabling 24 Vac/dc 120 Vac 230 Vac 2-position Standard EFL GND121.1U GND121.1U/F GND221.1U GND221.1U/F GND321.1U GND321.1U/F 2-position with aux. switches Standard EFL GND126.1U GND126.1U/F GND226.1U GND226.1U/B GND326.
Submittal summary GGD Series Spring Return Electronic Damper Actuator Designed for UL Listed Fire/Smoke and Smoke Control Dampers Dimensions Specifications Operating Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Vac ± 20% 115 Vac ± 15% 230 Vac ± 10% Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50/60 Hz Power Consumption Running . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 VA Holding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 VA Torque Running . . . .
Wiring diagrams BLACK (NEUTRAL) EA0942R1 M GREEN (GROUND) BROWN (LINE) M M WHITE (NEUTRAL) GREEN (GROUND) BLUE (NEUTRAL) 115 Vac 24 Vac Description BLACK (LINE) EA0943R1 RED (SUPPLY) Rotation Shaft Adapter Standard 95° Standard/Bulk Note: Wire the 230 Vac line with respect to neutral and connect the ground lead for proper protection of the actuator. GREEN (GROUND) 230 Vac 24 Vac 115 Vac Self-centering GGD121.1U GGD221.1U 95° Self-centering GGD121.1U/B GGD221.
Submittal summary OpenAir GDE Series Non-spring Return, Direct-coupled Electronic Damper Actuators Dimensions Specifications Torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 lb.-in. (5 Nm) 7/16 (11) Runtime for 90°, opening and closing 60 Hz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 seconds 50 Hz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 seconds min. 4 (100) Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50/60 Hz Power consumption . . . . . . . . 3.
Wiring diagrams DUAL AUXILIARY SWITCHES SWITCH A COMMON CW 6 CCW 7 N.C. S2 S1 M 0% EA0866R1 1 Modulating (0 to 10 Vdc), 24 Vac SWITCH B COMMON N.O. S3 P1 0 TO 100% P1 TO P2 N.C. S5 S4 N.O. S6 1000 OHMS 100% P2 COMMON P3 100 TO 0% P2 TO P3 FEEDBACK POTENTIOMETER Three-position, 24 Vac Options Input Signal 0 to 10 Vdc 3-position 3-position 0 to 10 Vdc 3-position Dual Aux. Switches & Span/Offset Adjustable Dual Aux.
Submittal summary OpenAir GLB Series Non-spring Return, Direct-coupled Electronic Damper Actuators Dimensions Specifications Torque. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 lb.-in. (10 Nm) 7/16 (11) Runtime for 90°, opening and closing 60 Hz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 seconds 50 Hz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 seconds min. 4 (100) Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50/60 Hz Power consumption. . . . . . . . . 3.
Wiring diagrams DUAL AUXILIARY SWITCHES SWITCH A COMMON CW 6 CCW 7 N.C. S2 S1 M 0% EA0866R1 1 Modulating (0 to 10 Vdc), 24 Vac SWITCH B COMMON N.O. S3 P1 0 TO 100% P1 TO P2 N.C. S5 S4 N.O. S6 1000 OHMS 100% P2 COMMON P3 100 TO 0% P2 TO P3 FEEDBACK POTENTIOMETER Three-position, 24 Vac Options Standard Span/Offset Adjustable Dual Aux. Switches & Span/Offset Adjustable Plenum Cable GLB131.1P — — GLB136.1P GLB132.1P Plenum Cable GLB161.1P GLB163.1P GLB164.1P GLB166.
Submittal summary OpenAir GEB Series, Non-spring Return, Direct-coupled Electronic Damper Actuators Dimensions Specifications Torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 lb.-in. (15 Nm) 1-3/16 1-3/16 (30) (30) 1/8 (3) Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50/60 Hz min. 4 (100) Runtime for 90°, opening and closing 60 Hz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 seconds 50 Hz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wiring diagrams DUAL AUXILIARY SWITCHES SWITCH A COMMON CW 6 CCW 7 N.C. S2 M 0% EA0866R1 1 Modulating (0 to 10 Vdc), 24 Vac SWITCH B COMMON N.O. S3 S1 P1 0 TO 100% P1 TO P2 N.C. S5 S4 N.O. S6 1000 OHMS 100% P2 COMMON P3 100 TO 0% P2 TO P3 FEEDBACK POTENTIOMETER Three-position, 24 Vac Standard Input Signal Options Dual Aux. Switches & Offset/Span Only Cabling Position Feedback Only Dual Aux. Switches Only Modulating, 0 to 10 Vdc or 2 to 10 Vdc selectable Plenum Cable GEB161.
Submittal summary OpenAir GBB Series Non-spring Return, Direct-coupled Electronic Damper Actuators Dimensions Specifications Torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221 lb.-in. (20 Nm) Runtime for 90° 50 Hz . . . . . . . . . . . 150 sec. opening and closing 60 Hz . . . . . . . . . . . 125 sec. opening and closing Power consumption 0-10 V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 VA 3P . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wiring diagrams INPUT 8 OUTPUT 9 DUAL AUXILIARY SWITCHES DUAL AUXILIARY SWITCHES SWITCH A SWITCH B COMMON SWITCH A COMMON COMMON COMMON S1 S4 CW 6 CCW 7 N.C. S2 N.O. S3 S1 N.C. S5 S4 N.O. S6 SWITCH B M M S2 *GND 1 2 S3 N.C. N.O. S5 S6 N.C. N.O.
Submittal summary OpenAir GIB Series Non-spring Return, Direct-coupled Electronic Damper Actuators Dimensions Specifications Torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310 lb.-in. (35 Nm) Runtime for 90° 50 Hz . . . . . . . . . . . 150 sec. opening and closing 60 Hz . . . . . . . . . . . 125 sec. opening and closing Power consumption 0-10 V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 VA 3P . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wiring diagrams INPUT 8 OUTPUT 9 DUAL AUXILIARY SWITCHES DUAL AUXILIARY SWITCHES SWITCH A COMMON COMMON COMMON S1 S4 SWITCH A CW 6 CCW 7 N.C. S2 S1 M S2 S3 N.C. N.O. S5 S6 N.C. N.O. SUPPLY NEUTRAL Modulating (0 to 10 Vdc), 24 Vac *GND 1 EA0865R1 EA0862R1 0% 2 N.C. S5 S4 N.O. S6 SWITCH B M *GND 1 SWITCH B COMMON N.O.
More replacement options To select a Siemens OpenAir product, locate the competitor’s actuator in the left-hand column. Next, follow the row across to locate the appropriate OpenAir part number. Competitive Actuator Torque (lb. -in.) Power Supply Control Signal AF120 US 142 120 VAC On/Off AF120-S US 142 120 VAC On/Off AF24 US 142 24 VAC/DC On/Off GCA121.1U/P AF24-3 142 24 VAC/DC Floating GCA131.
Competitive Actuator Torque (lb.-in.) Power Supply Auxiliary Switches Control Signal M9116-GGA-2 132 24 VAC 0-10 Vdc M9116-GGC-2 132 24 VAC 0-10 Vdc M9116-HGA-2 132 24 VAC 0-10 Vdc M9116-HGC-2 132 24 VAC 0-10 Vdc M9124-AGA-2 310 24 VAC/DC Floating M9124-AGE-2 310 24 VAC/DC Floating • GIB132.1U/P M9124-GGA-2 310 24 VAC 0-10 Vdc • GIB161.1U/P M9124-GGC-2 310 24 VAC 0-10 Vdc • GIB166.
Wiring cross reference Belimo® Function Control Type Siemens Terminal Designation Standard Symbol Wire Designation Color Spring Return (GCA/GMA) 2-position Neutral 1 4 N White 120 Vac Hot 2 3 L Black 2-position Supply (SP) 2 1 G Red 24 Vac Neutral (SN) 1 2 G0 Black 3-position Supply (SP) 2 1 G Red 24 Vac Neutral (SN) 1 2 G0 Black Control signal clockwise 3 6 Y1 Violet Control signal counterclockwise 4 7 Y2 Orange 3-position Supply (SP) 1 1 G Red 24
Damper sizing Damper sizing When determining the size and quantity of damper actuators needed, there are several factors to consider: • Type of damper seals • Quality of damper installation • Number of damper sections • Approach air velocity • Static pressure Determining damper torque 1. Obtain the Damper Torque Rating (DTR) at the most severe operating conditions from the damper manufacturer. If the damper torque rating is not available, use Table 1 for estimating purposes.
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