DOCEE0017  NOV2023

Pressure
Independent
Control Valve
(PICV)
The solution that makes designers and
installers’ work easier assuring at the same
time comfort and energy efficiency as well.
 Pressure compensation system: the benefits

Inside the R206A PICV there is a bonnet with a pressure the perforated stem (B) of the bonnet. This allows the
compensation system. Giacomini patented this device actuators installed on the valve to function with less
which offers great advantages when using the PICV. strength while providing a state-of-the-art hydraulic seal
First, thanks to the balancing chamber (A) built inside the of the housing. In addition to that, the counter-spring (C)
bonnet, the valve requires less strength to close even at with a sealed chamber prevents possible blockages
very high differential pressure. The balancing chamber caused by water and the formation of limestone on the
(A) is exposed to the pressure on the stopper through spring seat.

Stopper open Stopper closed

C C
C C

P P P P
PA P A P P
B A B A
B B

P
P
P
P

Dual regulation scale: two valves in one

The dual flow regulation scale is Giacomini’s second be implemented any time, even when the system is
patent for the R206A PICV: Low setting for low flow running.
rates, High setting for high flow rates. The PICV The dual scale makes engineers and installers’ work
designed by Giacomini basically consists of two valves much easier: it assures great precision setting the flow
built in the same body and makes it possible to select rate as the range of the controlled flow rate is smaller;
the required flow rate without replacing the valve. it sensibly reduces the number of models required
This is not the only advantage offered by this valve: in catalogue or stock; it limits the risk of errors when
the shift from one regulation scale to the other can ordering, installing and commissioning the valve.
Versions and product codes
Versions with tail pieces

WORKING FLOW RATE WORKING DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE

DN
RANGE [l/h] RANGE [kPa]
PRODUCT VALVE INDICATOR HANDWHEEL
CONNECTIONS
CODE BODY COLOUR COLOUR
WITH R473 THERMO-ELEC- WITH K281 ACTUATOR
SIZE L (LOW) H (HIGH)
TRIC ACTUATOR OR WITHOUT ACTUATOR

R206AY113 15 G 1/2”M RED GREY 35÷520 25÷400 25÷800

R206AY103 15 G 1/2”M BLUE RED 150÷380 180÷630 25÷400 25÷800

R206AY104 20 G 3/4”M BLACK RED 320÷910 700÷1175 25÷400 25÷800

R206AY105 20 G 1”M GREEN BLUE 290÷1000 860÷1500 25÷400 25÷800

R206AY125 25 G 1”M BLUE RED 600÷3500 N/A 25÷400

R206AY106 25 G 1-1/4”M BLACK BLUE 800÷4700 N/A 25÷400

Brass
R206AY107 50 G 1-1/2”M N/A 5200÷14000 N/A 25÷400
indicator

Brass
R206AY108 50 G 2”M N/A 5200÷14000 N/A 25÷400
indicator

Versions without tail pieces

WORKING FLOW RATE WORKING DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE

DN
RANGE [l/h] RANGE [kPa]
PRODUCT VALVE INDICATOR HANDWHEEL
CONNECTIONS
CODE BODY COLOUR COLOUR
WITH R473 THERMO-ELEC- WITH K281 ACTUATOR
SIZE L (LOW) H (HIGH)
TRIC ACTUATOR OR WITHOUT ACTUATOR

R206AMY103 15 G 3/4”M BLUE RED 150÷380 180÷630 25÷400 25÷800

R206AMY104 20 G 1”M BLACK RED 320÷910 700÷1175 25÷400 25÷800

R206AMY114 20 G 1”M GREEN BLUE 290÷1000 860÷1500 25÷400 25÷800

Dual regulation scale (High and Low), water-tight within the hydraulic circuit of the installation varies,
seal, highly reliable, extremely compact: these are assuring high energy efficiency and perfect comfort in
the exclusive characteristics of the new R206A PICV every room. The valve features two different working
(Pressure Independent Control Valve) patented by modes while the dual regulation scale makes engineers
Giacomini. Fit for use in HVAC systems, residential or and installers’ work easier and faster; it offers greater
commercial installations, the R206A PICV can set and precision in flow control, and makes it easier to choose
control the flow rate when the differential pressure the most suitable product.
 DN15/20 DN25 DN50

PICV product range

PICV applications
The R206A PICV by Giacomini features two different The second mode enables to automatically set
working modes based on needs. To achieve the maximum flow rate and/or shut off the flow,
independent pressure control according to the thermal manually, without an actuator, using the handwheel,
load required for the interested circuit section, a or automatically, installing an On/Off thermo-electric
proportional linear actuator must be installed. actuator

 Operation
The valve differential pressure P1-P3 must be within 25÷400
kPa or 25÷800 kPa range, depending on whether actuators
are installed or not, to ensure the valve keeps the flow rate
constant.
The valve controls and maintains differential pressure P2-P3
P1 P3
P2 constant through the piston movement, resulting from the
force generated by the pressure difference and the counter-
P3 P3

Piston Counter-spring spring. When the valve differential pressure P1-P3 increases,
the piston rises and squeezes the port to maintain P2-P3
P2 - P3 constant; under such conditions, flow rate Q will always be
P1 - P3
constant as the valve flow coefficient Kv decreases.
P1: upstream pressure
P2: intermediate pressure
P3: downstream pressure
P1-P3: valve differential pressure

Q = Kv • √ Δp
Δp  Kv 
Q constant
Δp  Kv 
 Pressure independent control
The R206A valve works at its best in combination with from the maximum value set Qmax (see “Flow rate
a proportional linear actuator. When combined to an presetting”) up to the minimum value, depending on the
electronic unit, it can control the flow automatically thermal requirements.

Y (+)
GRY
3

DC 0(2)...10 V
(+)
̃ Qmax
RED

10 V
2

24 V
AC

(-)
BLK

75% Qmax
1

Q [l/h]
50% Qmax 5V
25% Qmax
0-10 V

0 0V
0 ∆p ∆p
min ∆p [kPa] max

 Flow rate limitation and/or shut-off feature

The circuit controlled by the valve can be shut off by This can be achieved also automatically by installing an
turning the knob clockwise to close the handwheel and ON/OFF thermo-electric actuator properly wired. Once
counterclockwise to open it. The valve is completely shut again, the valve is completely shut off when the thermo-
off when the handwheel is closed while the flow rate is electric actuator is closed and the flow rate is maintained
maintained to the preset value when the handwheel is to the preset value when the thermo-electric actuator is
open. open.

ON
OFF

OFF ON
 7
•
5
•
L1 • 3

3•1H

7
•
5
•
Flow rate presetting

L1 • 3

3•1H
5•
•
7

5•
•
7
Versions DN15, DN20, DN25
The R73PY010 key (included with the PICV) can be

5•
7
used to set the valve, based on the desired flow rate, by
7
5•
•1H
7
• 5•
L1• 3

5•
7 turning the valve stem clockwise or counterclockwise

•1H
L 1 • 3L 1 • 3 •

•1H
•

•1H
•
L1• 3
to reach the required value (1-7) printed on the plastic
disk of the bonnet, as shown in the table below. The
shift from one scale to the other, can be carried out any
time, even when the system is running: this makes it
5
5 possible to select the required flow rate value without
5 5
replacing the valve. In addition to that, the dual scale
limits the range of the controlled flow, allowing to adjust
the flow with greater precision.

Versions DN50
3
The R206AY107/108 valves are equipped with a single
4
5 6
regulation scale of the flow rate.
3 3
4 4

To set the valve adjustment based on the desired flow rate,

5 6 5 6

use the regulation key R74Y001 (included in the package)

3
4
5 6
and turn the valve stem clockwise or counterclockwise
3
4
5 6
3
4
5 6 until reaching the desired value writted on the brass
sleeve of the bonnet (in the example, the adjustment
value “6” has been set).
The transition from one flow rate to the other is possible at
any time, even during the operation of the system; in this
way it is possible to choose the desired flow rate value
without having to replace the valve.

WORKING DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE RANGE [kPa] WORKING FLOW RATE RANGE [l/h]

PRODUCT CODE DN
WITH R473 THER- WITH K281 ACTUATOR REGULATION
MIN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
MO-ELECTRIC ACTUATOR OR WITHOUT ACTUATOR SCALE

R206AY113 15 25÷400 25÷800 SINGLE 35 95 120 230 310 400 460 520 - -

L (LOW) - 150 175 200 250 300 340 380 - -

R206AY103
15 25÷400 25÷800
R206AMY103 H (HIGH) - 180 250 350 440 500 570 630 - -

L (LOW) - 320 400 520 640 770 870 910 - -

R206AY104
20 25÷400 25÷800
R206AMY104
H (HIGH) - 700 820 910 970 1030 1100 1175 - -

L (LOW) - 290 400 500 640 730 900 1000 - -

R206AY105
20 25÷400 25÷800
R206AMY114
H (HIGH) - 860 900 940 1110 1270 1330 1500 - -

R206AY125 25 N/A 25÷400 SINGLE - 600 1000 1200 1600 2000 2300 2800 3100 3500

R206AY106 25 N/A 25÷400 SINGLE - 800 1000 1300 1900 2500 3100 3800 4300 4700

R206AY107 50 N/A 25÷400 SINGLE - 5200 6300 8500 10300 12000 13000 14000 - -

R206AY108 50 N/A 25÷400 SINGLE - 5200 6300 8500 10300 12000 13000 14000 - -

 EXAMPLE. Valve required: R206AY103

Design flow rate: 300 l/h Regulation scale: L (LOW)
Piping DN15 Position: 5
Installation
The R206A valve should be installed
preferably on the system return circuit.
We recommend installing a filter

BOILER

USAGE
POINT
ROOM
upstream the valve to prevent damages
and blockages caused by debris.

R206A + K281

 Installation positions
The R206A valve can be installed in any position with no actuator; the only not allowed position for valves with actuator
(R473 or K281) is the upside down position.


 Installation of P206 pressure outlets and flow rate testing through a
differential pressure gauge R225E

The valve is equipped with connections for installation of the P206 pressure outlets. The installation should be carried out
when the system is OFF and not pressurized. The R225E differential pressure gauge with its probes properly seated inside
the P206 pressure outlets allows to measure the valve differential pressure Δp (P1-P3) while the system is running. When the
measured value is in the Δp operational range, it is possible to confirm that the actual flow rate of the valve is equal to the
pre-set value (see “Flow rate setting”).

1 2 3 4

+H
+H
+  H -L
R225E - - L L
R225E
R225E
R225E
P1
P1P1 P3
4 mm
P206 P3P3
44mm
mm
4 mm P206
P206
P206
 Application diagrams

R206A + K281 R206A + K281

 Flow rate limitation function  Flow rate limitation function
 Shut-off function  Shut-off function
 Control function  Control function

R206A + R473 R206A + R473

BOILER
 Flow rate limitation function  Flow rate limitation function
 Shut-off function  Shut-off function
 Control function  Control function
R206A + K281 CHILLER

R206A R206A
 Flow rate limitation function  Flow rate limitation function
 Shut-off function  Shut-off function
 Control function  Control function

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Example of application in radiant floor system Example of application in fan-coil system

HOT COLD
COIL COIL

HOT COLD
COIL COIL

BOILER
R206A
BOILER + K281
R206A + K281 CHILLER
R206A
+ K281
R206A + K281 CHILLER

BOILER

BOILER

CHILLER

CHILLER
Example of application in 4-pipe radiant ceiling system with a 6-way valve Example of application in air handling unit system (AHU)