Data sheet

Pressure independent balancing and control valve

AB-QM DN 10-250

The AB-QM valve equipped with an actuator is a control valve with full authority and an automatic balancing function / flow limitation. Typical applications
are: Temperature control with permanent automatic balancing on terminal units (chillers, air-handling units, fan coils, induction units, radiant panels and
heat exchangers).

Description The precise flow control performance of • Trouble-free segmentation of the building
the AB-QM with a Danfoss actuator provides project. When sections of a project are
increased comfort and superior Total Cost of finished they can normally not be handed
Ownership because of savings made on: over to the customer with a fully functional
HVAC installation. However the AB-QM with
• Efficient energy transfer and minimal a Danfoss actuator will automatically control
pumping costs since there are no overflows the flow, even when other parts of the
at partial loads because of the exact pressure installation are still unfinished. The AB-QM
independent flow limitation. doesn't need to be adjusted after finalisation
• Smaller pump investments and lower energy of the project.
consumption as the pump head needed is • Commissioning costs are close to zero
lower than in the traditional setup. With the because of the convenient setting procedure
built in test plugs it is easy to troubleshoot that doesn't require flow charts, calculations
and find the optimal setpoint for the pump. or measuring equipment. The AB-QM valves
• Reduced movements of the actuator since the can be set to a precise design value even
built-in differential pressure controller ensure when the system is up and running.
the pressure fluctuations do not influence the • Lower installation costs as the AB-QM valve
room temperature. covers two functions, Balancing and Control.
• Achieving a stable temperature in a room
leading to a lower average temperature at the
same comfort level.
• Minimal flow complaints, as the valve
performs as designed.
• Minimal blockage complaints, as the
membrane design makes AB-QM less
susceptible to blockage than a cartridge type
construction.

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Control performance The AB-QM has a linear control characteristic.

The AB-QM is pressure independent which
means that the control characteristic is
independent from the available pressure and is 100
not influenced by a low authority. %
e
The flow limitation on the AB-QM is achieved ur
e ss
by limiting the stroke and the Danfoss actuators e pr
bl

e
For any given 100 % setting
calibrate to the stroke of the valves. This means

s su r
ila
that the AB-QM keeps its linear characteristic va
ya

p re
a n
regardless of the setting or differential pressure. at

ble
nt

ila
a
st

va
n
Because of the predictable characteristic the co

ya
ys

an
actuators on the AB-QM can be used to change s ta

at
the response from linear to logarithmic (equal ng nt
et
ti
n sta
percentage). That makes the AB-QM suitable s co
LI N ys
sta
for all applications, including AHUs, where the e t ti ng
equal percentage characteristic is needed to LOG s
0
get a stable control loop. The actuators can be 0 10 V
switched from linear to logarithmic by changing
a dipswitch setting on the actuator.

Applications
- variable flow systems

Air handling unit (AHU) / fan coil unit (FCU)

An AB-QM with a Danfoss actuator is used as a

control valve for terminal units, like an AHU (Air
Handling Unit), FCU (Fan Coil Unit) or radiation
panel. The AB-QM ensures and controls the
required flow on every terminal unit and
maintains Hydronic balance in the system.

Because of the integrated differential pressure

controller the control valve always has 100 %
authority and therefore always offers stable
control. At partial load there is no overflow,
contrary to conventional solutions, because the
AB-QM will always limit the flow to exactly what
is needed. By installing the AB-QM the whole
system is divided in completely independent
control loops.
Radiant panel
There is a full range of Danfoss actuators
available for the AB-QM, suitable for every
control strategy. Actuators are available for
On/Off, 0-10 Volt, 4-20 mA or floating point.

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Applications
- constant flow systems

In constant flow systems with FCUs or in a one

pipe heating system the AB-QM can be installed
as an automatic balancing valve in every riser.
The AB-QM limits the flow to the set value, thus
automatically achieving hydronic balance in the
system.

There are numerous applications in which AB-QM can be used. Every time you need an automatic
flow limiter or a control valve you can take advantage of the cost-saving properties of the AB-QM.
This includes systems with (floor) heating/cooling, concrete core activation or radiant panels.

Note: For more application examples please contact your local Danfoss organization.

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Easy implementation • No Kv or authority calculations needed. Flow • Easy commissioning. No specialized staff or
is the only parameter to be considered when measuring equipment are needed.
designing. • Easy trouble shooting.
• The AB-QM always fits the application • Fast start-up because AB-QM valves don’t
because the maximum setting of the AB-QM need to be flushed or de-aired before use.
corresponds with international standards for • Trouble-free segmentation of the building
flow velocity in pipes. project. The AB-QM will automatically control
• The AB-QM can be used for all HVAC the flow, even when parts of the installation
applications since it can have a linear or are still unfinished. It’s not necessary to adjust
logarithmic characteristic when combined the AB-QM after finalisation of the building
with thermal electric or gear actuators. project.
• Compact design, essential when only limited
space is available. e.g. in fan-coil units.

Ordering AB-QM threaded version (with test plugs and without test plugs)
Q nom. Ext. thread Ext. thread
Picture DN Code No. AB-QM Code No.
(l/h) (ISO 228/1) (ISO 228/1)
10 LF 150 003Z126100 003Z125100
G ½A G ½A
10 275 003Z121100 003Z120100
15 LF 275 003Z126200 003Z125200
G ¾A G ¾A
15 450 003Z121200 003Z120200
20 900 G 1A 003Z121300 G 1A 003Z120300
25 1.700 G 1 ¼A 003Z121400 G 1 ¼A 003Z120400
32 3.200 G 1 ½A 003Z121500 G 1 ½A 003Z120500
40 7.500 G 2A 003Z077000 AB-QM (DN 10-32) can not be upgraded to AB-QM
50 12.500 G 2 ½A 003Z076100 with test plugs!

AB-QM flanged version

Picture DN Qnom. Flange Code No.

(l/h) connection
50 12,500 003Z077200
65 20,000 003Z077300
80 28,000 003Z077400
100 38,000 003Z077500
125 90,000 003Z070500
125 HF 110,000 003Z071500
PN16
150 145,000 003Z070600
150 HF 190,000 003Z071600
200 190,000 003Z070700
200 HF 250,000 003Z071700
250 280,000 003Z070800
250 HF 370,000 003Z071800

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Ordering (continued) Accessories & spare parts

Comments
Type Code No.
To pipe To valve
Union connection R 3/8 DN 10 003Z023100
(1 pcs.) R 1/2 DN 15 003Z023200
R 3/4 DN 20 003Z023300
R1 DN 25 003Z023400
R 1 1/4 DN 32 003Z023500
R 11/2 DN 40 003Z027900
R2 DN 50 003Z027800
Shut-off & protection piece (max. closing pressure 16 bar) 003Z123000
DN 10-32
Shut-off - plastic (max. closing pressure 1 bar) 003Z024000
Handle AB-QM DN 40-100 003Z069500
(necessary accessory if installing valve without actuator) DN 125-250 003Z069600
DN10 003Z473000
DN15 003Z473100
DN20 003Z473200
Insulation Cap DN25 003Z473300
DN32 003Z473400
DN40 003Z473500
DN50 003Z473600
Locking Ring (5 pcs.) DN 10-32 003Z123600
Adapter for AB-QM DN 10, G ½ internal thread for AB-QM, G 3/8 internal thread (1 pcs.) 003Z395400
Adapter for AB-QM DN 15, G ¾ internal thread for AB-QM, G ¾A external thread (1 pcs.) 003Z395500
Adapter for AB-QM DN 20, G 1 internal thread for AB-QM, G 1A external thread (1 pcs.) 003Z395600
Adapter for AB-QM DN 25, G 5/4 internal thread for AB-QM, G 5/4A external thread (1 pcs.) 003Z395700
Adapter AMV(E) 15/16/25/35 (AB-QM DN 40-100, 2nd. generation) 003Z069400
Stem heater for AB-QM DN 40-100 / AME 15 QM 065B217100
Stem heater for AB-QM DN 40-100 / AME 435 QM 065Z031500
Stem heater for AB-QM DN 125, 150 / AME 55 QM 065Z7022 00
Stem heater for AB-QM DN 200, 250 / AME 85 QM 065Z702100

Combinations AB-QM with electrical actuators (AB-QM DN 10-100) 1)

Valve type Stroke AMV 110/120 NL
10.4±0.3

TWA-Z 3) AMI 140 ABNM AME 435 QM

(mm) AME 110/120 NL
Recommended ordering code numbers (for details refer to data sheets for these actuators)
082F138000 082H804800 082F116000 082H805600 082H017100
NC, 230 V AMI 140 Thermal act. LOG AMV 110 NL 24 V, AME 435 QM 24 V
24 V, 12 s/mm, 24 V (0-10 V) 24 s/mm,
082F138200 2-point control 3-point control
Closing point (measure) NC, 24 V
for DN 10-32 082H805700
AME 110 NL 24 V,
24 s/mm, 0-10 V
DN 10-20 2.25 ü ü ü ü -
DN 25, 32 4.50 ü 2) ü ü 4) ü -
DN 40, 50 10 - - - - ü
DN 65-100 15 - - - - ü
1)
Minimum recommended AB-QM setting is 20 %
2)
up to 60 % of Qnom
3)
Please be aware that only this type of TWA actuator is to be used with AB-QM
4)
up to 60% od Qnom
Additional actuator’s functionality available, for more info please contact your local Danfoss organization.

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Ordering (continued) Combinations AB-QM with electrical actuators (AB-QM, DN 125-250)

Valve type Stroke AME 55 QM AME 85 QM
(mm)
Recommended ordering code numbers (for details refer to data sheets for these actuators)
082H307800 082G145300
24 V, 8 s/mm, 0-10 V 24 V, 8 s/mm, 0-10 V
DN 125 30 ü -
DN 150 30 ü -
DN 200 27 - ü
DN 250 27 - ü
Operational pressure for all AB-QM valves is 4 bar. Closing pressure for all actuators is 16 bar.
Additional actuator’s functionality available, for more info please contact your local Danfoss organization.

Technical data

AB-QM (thread version) 10 15

Nominal diameter DN 10 15 20 25 32 40 50
Low Flow Low Flow
Qnom (100 %) 1) 150 275 275 450 900 1.700 3.200 7.500 12.500
Flow range l/h
Qhigh 4) 180 330 330 540 1080 1.870 5) 3.520 5) 7.500 12.500
Setting range 2)
% 20-120 20-110 40-100
∆p Qnom 16-400 20-400
Diff. pressure 3), 4)
kPa 30-400
(∆pQhigh) (18-400) (25-400)
Pressure stage PN 16
Control range Acc. to standard IEC 534 control range is high as Cv characteristic is linear (1:1000)
Control valve’s characteristic Linear (could be converted by actuator to equal percentage)
max. 0.05 % of
Leakage acc. to standard IEC 534 No visible leakage (at 100N)
Qnom at 500N
For shut off function Acc. to ISO 5208 class A - no visible leakage
Water and water mixture for closed heating and cooling systems according to plant
type I for DIN EN 14868.
Flow medium
When used in plant Type II for DIN EN 14868 appropriate protective measures are taken.
The requirements of VDI 2035, part 1 + 2 are observed.
Medium temperature °C −10 ... +120
Stroke mm 2.25 4.5 10
ext. thread (ISO 228/1) G½A G½A G¾A G ¾ A G 1 A G 1¼ A G 1½ A G2A G 2½ A
Connection
actuator M30 × 1.5 Danfoss standard
Materials in the water
Grey iron
Valve bodies DZR Brass (CuZn36Pb2As - CW 602N)
EN-GJL-250 (GG 25)
Membranes and O-rings EPDM
Springs W.Nr. 1.4568, W.Nr. 1.4310
1)
factory setting of the valve is done at CuZn40Pb3-CW 614N,
nominal setting range. Cone (Pc) W.Nr. 1.4305
W.Nr. 1.4305
2)
Regardless of the setting, the valve
can modulate below 1% of set flow. Seat (Pc) EPDM W.Nr. 1.4305
3)
Δp = (P1–P3) min~max Cone (Cv) CuZn40Pb3 - CW 614N
4)
When set above 100%, minimum
starting pressure needed is higher, Seat (Cv) DZR Brass (CuZn36Pb2As - CW 602N) W.Nr. 1.4305
see figures in the (). Screw Stainless Steel (A2)
5)
When set above 100%, it can be used
as a flow limiter only. Flat gasket NBR
Sealing agent
According suitability and usage Dimethacrylate Ester
(only for valves with test plugs)
especially in not oxygen tight
systems please mind the instructions Materials out of the water
given by the coolant producer.
Plastic parts PA POM
Pc - pressure controller part Insert parts and outer screws CuZn39Pb3 - CW 614N; W.Nr. 1.4310; W.Nr. 1.4401 -
Cv - Control valve part

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Technical data (continued) AB-QM (flange version)

Nominal diameter DN 50 65 80 100
Qnom (100 12.500 20.000 28.000 38.000
Flow range %) 1) l/h
Qhigh 4)
12.500 20.000 28.000 38.000
Setting range 2) % 40-100
Diff. pressure 3), 4) ∆p Qnom 30-400
kPa
(∆pQhigh) (30-400)
Pressure stage PN 16
Control range Acc. to standard IEC 534 control range is high as Cv characteristic is linear. (1:1000)
Control valve’s characteristic Linear (could be converted by actuator to equal percentage)
Leakage acc. to standard IEC 534 max. 0.05 % of Qnom at 500 N
For shut off function Acc. to ISO 5208 class A - no visible leakage
Water and water mixture for closed heating and cooling systems according to plant
type I for DIN EN 14868.
Flow medium
When used in plant Type II for DIN EN 14868 appropriate protective measures are
taken. The requirements of VDI 2035, part 1 + 2 are observed.
Medium temperature °C −10 ... +120
Stroke mm 10 15
flange PN 16
Connection
actuator Danfoss standard
Materials in the water
Valve bodies Grey iron EN-GJL-250(GG25)
Membranes/ Bellow EPDM
O-rings EPDM
Springs W.Nr. 1.4568, W.Nr. 1.4310
Cone (Pc) CuZn40Pb3 - CW 614N, W.Nr. 1.4305
Seat (Pc) W.Nr. 1.4305
Cone (Cv) CuZn40Pb3 - CW 614N
Seat (Cv) W.Nr. 1.4305
Screw Stainless Steel (A2)
Flat gasket NBR

Nominal diameter DN 125 125 HF 150 150 HF 200 200 HF 250 250 HF
Qnom (100 %) 1) 90.000 110.000 145.000 190.000 190.000 250.000 280.000 370.000
Flow range l/h
Qhigh 4)
100.000 120.000 160.000 229.000 228.000 300.000 336.000 444.000
Setting range 2) % 40-110 40-120
Diff. pressure ∆p Qnom 30-400 60-400 30-400 60-400 30-400 60-400 30-400 60-400
kPa
3), 4)
(∆pQhigh) (50-400) (80-400) (50-400) (80-400) (50-400) (80-400) (50-400) (80-400)
Pressure stage PN 16
Control range Acc. to standard IEC 534 control range is high as Cv characteristic is linear.
Control valve’s characteristic Linear (could be converted by actuator to equal percentage)
max.0.01 % of Qnom
Leakage acc. to standard IEC 534 max. 0.01 % of Qnom at 1000N
at 650N
Water and water mixture for closed heating and cooling systems according to plant
type I for DIN EN 14868.
Flow medium
When used in plant Type II for DIN EN 14868 appropriate protective measures are
taken. The requirements of VDI 2035, part 1 + 2 are observed.
Medium temperature °C −10 ... +120
Stroke mm 30 30 27 27
flange PN 16
Connection
actuator Danfoss standard
Materials in the water
Valve bodies Grey iron EN-GJL-250 (GG 25)
Membranes/ Bellow W.Nr.1.4571 EPDM
1)
factory setting of the valve is done at O-rings EPDM
nominal setting range. Springs W.Nr.1.4401 W.Nr.1.4310
2)
Regardless of the setting, the valve
can modulate below 1% of set flow. Cone (Pc) W.Nr.1.4404NC W.Nr.1.4021
3)
Δp = (P1–P3) min~max Seat (Pc) W.Nr.1.4027
4)
When set above 100%, minimum
Cone (Cv) W.Nr.1.4404NC W.Nr.1.4021
starting pressure needed is higher,
see figures in the (). Seat (Cv) W.Nr.1.4027
Pc - pressure controller part Screw W.Nr.1.1181
Cv - Control valve part Flat gasket Graphite gasket Non asbestos

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Design 1
1
1 Spindle
2 Stuffing box
3 Pointer 2
4 Control valve’s cone
5 Membrane
6 Main spring
7 Hollow cone (pressure 3
controller) 5 2
8 Vulcanized seat (pressure
controller) 5 4 3

6 4
6

77

P2 P3
P1

P2 - P3

Δp = (P1-P3)
P1 - P3 ΔpCv = (P2-P3)

AB-QM DN 10-32

Function: 1. Differential pressure controller DPC 2. Control valve Cv

The AB-QM valve consists of The differential pressure controller maintains a The control valve has a linear characteristic. It
two parts: constant differential pressure across the features a stroke limitation function that
1. Differential pressure control valve. The pressure difference allows adjustment of the Kv value. The
controller ΔpCv (P2-P3) on the membrane is balanced with percentage marked on the scale equals the
2. Control valve the force of the spring. Whenever the differential percentage of 100 % flow marked on the pointer.
pressure across the control valve changes (due to Changing the stroke limitation is done by lifting
a change in available pressure, or movement of the blocking mechanism and turning the top
the control valve) the hollow cone is displaced to of the valve to the desired position, shown on
a new position which brings a new equilibrium the scale as a percentage. A locking mechanism
and therefore keeps the differential pressure at a automatically prevents unwanted changing of
constant level. the setting.

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Design (continued)

1. Shut off screw

2. Main spring
3. Membrane
4. DP cone
5. Seat
6. Valve body
7. Control valves cone
8. Locking screw
9. Scale P1 P3
10. Stuffing box
11. Spindle

AB-QM DN 50-100

AB-QM DN 40, 50

1. Valve body
2. Valve seat
3. DPC cone
4. CV cone
5. Controller casting
P1 P3
6. Rolling diaphragm
7. Adjusting screw P1 P3
8. Bellow for pressure relief on
DPC cone

AB-QM DN 150
AB-QM DN 125

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Design (continued)

1. Valve body
2. Valve seat
3. DPC cone
4. CV cone
5. Controller casting
P1 P3
6. Rolling diaphragm
7. Adjusting screw
8. Bellow for pressure relief on
DPC cone

AB-QM DN 200, 250

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Sizing
Thread version Flange version

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Sizing (continued) Example 1: Variable flow system

Given: Selected:
Cool requirement per unit : 1000 W AB-QM DN 10 mm with Qnom = 275 l/h presetting
Flow temperature in the system: 6 °C on 143/275 = 0.52 = 52 % of nominal opening.
Return temperature in the system: 12 °C Actuators: AMV 110NL - 24 V
Remarks:
Required - control and balancing valves: required minimum differential pressure across
AB-QM and actuators type for BMS system. the AB-QM DN 10: 16 kPa.
Solution:
Flow in the system: Q (l/h)
Q = 0.86×1000/(12−6 ) = 143 l/h

Example 2: Constant flow system

Given: Selected:
Cool requirement per unit : 4000 W AB-QM DN 20 mm with Qnom = 900 l/h
Flow temperature in the system : 6 °C presetting on 573/900 = 0.64 = 64 % of
Return temperature in the system : 12 °C maximum opening.

Required - automatic flow limiter: Remarks:

AB-QM and presetting. required minimum differential pressure across
the AB-QM DN 20: 16 kPa.
Solution:
Flow in the system : Q (l/h)
Q = 0.86 × 4000 / ( 12 − 6 ) = 573 l/h

Example 3: Sizing AB-QM according pipe

dimension

Given: Dimension and condition acceptable, veloscity

Flow in system 1.4 m3/h (1400 l/h = 0.38l/s), pipe below 1.0 m/s.
dimension DN 25 mm
Preseting on the valve AB-QM DN 25 mm
Required - automatic flow limiter: 1400/1700 = 0.82 = 82 % of nominal opening.
AB-QM and presetting. Remarks:
required minimum differential pressure across
Solution: the AB-QM DN 25: 20 kPa.
In this case we have selected the AB-QM
DN 25 mm with Qnom = 1700 l/h

In this case it will be recommended to check

the maximum velocity in the pipe. For this we
calculate velocity in the pipe for condition:
DN 25 mm – Di 27.2 mm

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Pump optimising /
Trouble shooting
Blue

Blue Red

Red

Δpcv
P2-P3

Pump optimization
Q Q=const. Q=const.
Blue
Q Δpcv

P2-P3
DN 10-100 DN 10-100

P2 P3
P1

Q nom = const
P2-P3
P1-P3
P2 P3
P1-P3 P1
16kP a 400kPa
(20kPa)

Δpcv

P1 - P3
Δpcv

* Δpmin = (P1-P3)min
** Δpcv.min = Δpcvmin

The AB-QM (DN 10-100) features test plugs

that allow measuring of the pressure difference
Δpcv across the control valve while AB-QM (DN
125-250) measuring is done between P1 and P3.
If the pressure difference exceeds the minimum DN 125-250
required pressure the valve is operational and
the flow limitation is achieved. The measuring
function can be used to verify if enough pressure Q nom = const
difference is available and thus verify the flow or
measure the flow directly (only for DN40-100). For
detailed information on how to measure flow on
DN40-100 valves, please refer to the Flow checker
document VF.A7.A1.02.

It can also be used to optimize the pump head.

The pump head can be decreased until no more
than the minimum required pressure is available
on the most critical valve (in terms of hydronic).
This optimal point is found when proportionality * Δpmin = (P1–P3)min
between the pump head and the measured
differential pressure cease to exist.
Verifying the pressure can be done by using for
example a Danfoss PFM device (for more details
please refer to AB-QM Tech Note).

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Presetting The calculated flow can be adjusted easily The presetting scale indicates a value between
DN 10-32 without using special tools. 100 % flow to 0 %. Turning the cap clockwise
decreases the flow value while counter clockwise
To change the presetting (factory setting is increases it.
100%) follow the four steps below:
If the valve is a DN 15 then the nominal flow
• Remove the blue protective cap or the = 450 l/h =100 % presetting. To set a flow of
mounted actuator 270 l/h you have to set: 270/450 = 60 %.
• Raise the grey pointer
• Turn (clockwise to decrease) to the new pre- Danfoss recomends a pre-setting/flow from 20 %
setting to 100 %. Factory presetting is 100 %.
• Push the grey pointer back into the lock
position. After it clicks pre-setting is locked.

>100% 100% ≠ 10%

h h h+ 2 mm, DN 10-20
h+ 4 mm, DN 25-32

Scale +90%

① ② ③ ④

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Pre-setting (continued)
DN 40-100

Max 25Nm

Note: 1 turn = 10%

DN 125-250

+
–
Setting 60%
+
–
Note:
DN 125 & 150: 1 turn = 5.0 %
DN 200 & 250: 1 turn = 5.5 %

Service DN 10-32 DN 40-100

For the service shut off function, it is For the service shut off function, the valve can
recommended to install the valve in the supply be installed in either the supply or return pipe.
water pipe.
Valves are equipped with manual shut-off for
Valves are equipped with a plastic shut-off isolating function up to 16 bar.
mechanism that is used as an isolating function
up to 1 bar differential pressure. When closing
against higher differential pressure a shut-off &
protection cap is available as an accessory (code:
003Z123000) or set the value to 0%.

Installing The AB-QM valve is mono-directional meaning

that the valve operates when the arrow on the
valve body is aligned with the flow direction.
When this rule is disobeyed the valve acts like
a variable orifice that causes water hammer on
sudden closing when the available pressure has
increased or the valve have been set to a lower
value.

When system conditions allow backflow it

is strongly recommended to use a backflow
preventer in order to avoid possible water
hammer that can damage the valve as well as
other elements in the system.

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Tender text 1. The pressure independent balancing and control valve should be comprised of a linear control
valve and an integrated membrane based pressure controller.
2. The pressure independent balancing and control valve should be available in the range from DN 10- 250.
3. The valve could be used as an automatic flow limiter.
4. The valve should have a mechanism (flow setting) to adjust the flow stepless from 100 to 0 % of
the nominal flow.
5. Minimum possible flow pre-setting should be 30l/h.
6. At the minimum setting modulation below 1% should be possible.
7. Shut off service function should be possible with setting mechanism.
8. The adjustment should be performed without a tool for dimensions up to DN 32 or a standard
tool for valves bigger than DN 32.
9. The setting, which can be locked, should be visible from the top for valves DN 32 and from the
side for DN 100.
10. The valves should have a shut-off function, separated from the setting mechanism, for valves DN 40-100.
11. The leakage rate should be: No visible leakage at force of the thermal actuator (90 N) for valves up
to DN 32. Leakage of 0.05 % of the Qnom for valves up to DN 100 and up DN 250 at 500N and
1.000N respectively. All actuators should be able to close against 16 bar of differential pressure.
12. The authority of the pressure independent control valve should be 1 at all settings (control valve
characteristic is not changed).
13. Control valve should have linear flow characteristic at all settings. (Supplier of the valve should
provide lab test results 1)).
14. Control ratio of the pressure independent balancing and control valve should be higher than 1:1000
15. Control valve should have the possibility to change linear characteristic to equal percentage
characteristic at all sizes and settings by adjusting actuator settings.
16. Minimum starting differential pressure for flow limitation should be 16 kPa for valves up to DN 20,
20 kPa valves up to DN 32 and 30 kPa for valves up to DN250. (Supplier of the valve should provide
lab test results 1)). Nominal pressure rating 16 bar.
17. Test plug for pump optimization and flow verification should be available for DN 10-250.
18. Valve sizes from DN10-DN250 should be available from one supplier.

Nominal diameter: _________

Connection: _________
Adjustment range from - to _________ m3/h
Produced by: Danfoss
Type: AB-QM
Ordering no.: 003Z_____

1)
Since there is no standard for testing procedure, Danfoss recommends verification by independent lab to
compare control and flow limitation function of different PIBCVs at the same basis.

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Dimensions

H1

b
H2
L1 L2 L2
L3
AB-QM DN 10-32

H5
H3

H4
L4 L5 L6

TWA-Z + AB-QM ABNM + AB-QM AMV (E) 110 NL + AB-QM

AMI 140 + AB-QM

L1 L2 L3 L4 L5 L6 H1 H2 H3 H4 H5 b Valve weight
Type
mm ISO 228/1 (kg)
DN 10 53 36 79 92 104 109 73 20 100 104 138 G½ 0.38
DN 15 65 45 79 98 110 116 75 25 102 108 141 G¾ 0.48
DN 20 82 56 79 107 120 125 77 33 105 112 143 G1 0.65
DN 25 104 71 79 124 142 142 88 42 117 124 155 G1¼ 1.45
DN 32 130 90 79 142 154 160 102 50 128 136 166 G1½ 2.21

L2
H3
H1

b
H2

AB-QM DN 40, 50 AME 435 QM + AB-QM

L1 H1 H2 H3 b Weight
Type
mm ISO 228/1 kg
DN 40 110 170 174 280 G2 6.9
DN 50 130 170 174 280 G2½ 7.8

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Dimensions (continued)

H3
H1

a
H2

L1 AME 435 QM + AB-QM

AB-QM DN 50-100

L1 H1 H2 H3 a Weight
Type
mm (EN 1092-2) (kg)
DN 50 230 170 174 280 165 14.2
DN 65 290 220 172 330 185 38.0
DN 80 310 225 177 335 200 45.0
DN 100 350 240 187 350 220 57.0

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Dimensions (continued)

H1

H1
a

a
H2

H2
L1 L1

AB-QM DN 125 AB-QM DN 150

H3

H3

AME 55 QM + AB-QM DN 125 AME 55 QM + AB-QM DN 150

L1 H1 H2 H3 a Weight
Type
mm (EN 1092-2) (kg)
DN 125 400 272 518 507 250 85.3
DN 150 480 308 465 518 285 138

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Dimensions (continued)

H3
H1

a
H2

L1

AB-QM DN 200, 250 AME 85 QM + AB-QM DN 200, 250

L1 H1 H2 H3 a Weight
Type
mm (EN 1092-2) (kg)
DN 200 600 434 483 618 340 219
DN 250 730 430 533 708 405 342

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