OptiPoint™ Pressure Independent Valves
Valves for the WebCTRL® Building Automation System
The OptiPoint™ smart valves are designed for maximum efficiency in tight spaces. They combine a differential pressure regulator with a 2-way control valve to supply a specific flow for each degree of ball opening, regardless of system pressure fluctuations. As such, the valves perform the function of a balancing valve and control valve in one unit.
The OptiPoint smart valves are operated by a rotary actuator. This actuator is controlled by an Act Net communications signal from the controller which moves the ball of the valve to the desired position.
OptiPoint™ Pressure Independent Valves
Key Features & Benefits
- Communicating actuators eliminate the need to use physical I/O on the controller. Up to two valves can be connected to the Act Net bus on any Act Net-enabled controller. Each valve is pre-addressed for quick commissioning
- Valves are accessed remotely via the WebCTRL system enabling comprehensive analysis and quick error detection with Fault Detection & Diagnostics (FDD)
- Actuators utilize super capacitors to drive actuator to fail state (open or closed, based on part number) on loss of power
- Position feedback is communicated to the WebCTRL system over the Act Net bus helping to facilitate commissioning and ensure proper operation
- Self-cleaning ball helps minimize energy losses caused by clogging and eliminates overflow from pump pressure seat lift. High close-off capabilities ensure shut-off (0% A – AB leakage) and allow for true equal percentage flow characteristics
- Power consumption of the brushless DC motor is 2.5W (fail safe) and .6W (fail last position) when running and .5W (fail safe) and .4W (fail last position) when holding, helping to save energy and transformer power. This also helps eliminate failures due to stalled motors, prolongs actuator life, and allows for more units to be powered by a single transformer
- The valve bodies easily connect to the actuator, allowing operators and technicians to install valves quickly, easily, and without the use of tools to simplify commissioning and help reduce labor costs
- Easily adjust valves either locally or remotely using the WebCTRL system to ensure necessary design requirements are met
- The valve stem extension allows for easy actuator removal without damaging the surrounding insulation, helping simplify operation and maintenance activities
- Communicating actuators eliminate the need to use physical I/O on the controller. Up to two valves can be connected to the Act Net bus on any Act Net-enabled controller. Each valve is pre-addressed for quick commissioning
- Valves are accessed remotely via the WebCTRL system enabling comprehensive analysis and quick error detection with Fault Detection & Diagnostics (FDD)
- Actuators utilize super capacitors to drive actuator to fail state (open or closed, based on part number) on loss of power
- Position feedback is communicated to the WebCTRL system over the Act Net bus helping to facilitate commissioning and ensure proper operation
- Self-cleaning ball helps minimize energy losses caused by clogging and eliminates overflow from pump pressure seat lift. High close-off capabilities ensure shut-off (0% A – AB leakage) and allow for true equal percentage flow characteristics
- Power consumption of the brushless DC motor is 2.5W (fail safe) and .6W (fail last position) when running and .5W (fail safe) and .4W (fail last position) when holding, helping to save energy and transformer power. This also helps eliminate failures due to stalled motors, prolongs actuator life, and allows for more units to be powered by a single transformer
- The valve bodies easily connect to the actuator, allowing operators and technicians to install valves quickly, easily, and without the use of tools to simplify commissioning and help reduce labor costs
- Easily adjust valves either locally or remotely using the WebCTRL system to ensure necessary design requirements are met
- The valve stem extension allows for easy actuator removal without damaging the surrounding insulation, helping simplify operation and maintenance activities
