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VAV compact controllers

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GDB181.1E/3
GLB181.1E/3

Compact controllers for plants with variable and constant air volume with the air
volume as an auxiliary variable. Comprised of pressure difference sensors, digital
air volume controller and actuator;
Operating voltage AC 24 V;
P-response, nominal torque 5 / 10 Nm, air damper working range mechanically
adjustable between 0 and 90, prewired with 0.9 m long connecting cable;
Fully compatible to RCE84.1... and SQE92.1....

Use

Used primarily to control the room temperature in individual rooms and zones of
ventilation and air conditioning plants working with variable or constant air volume, in
cases where n o mechanical (direct acting) constant air volume controller1) is planned
and where the air volume is required as an auxiliary variable1).
1) To keep constant the air volume on pressure fluctuations in a system

The unit can be used for:

Supply air control
Extract air control
Supply / extract air cascade control with

proportional control 1 : 1
proportional control 1 1 (over- / underpressure)
differential control 1 1 (over- / underpressure)
Air damper nominal torque up to 5 or 10 Nm

Note

For air throttles with mechanic (direct acting) constant air volume controller, use the
TEC controllers.

Type summary
AC 24 V operating voltage
Torque
Pressure range
0..300 Pa
GDB181.1E/3
5 Nm
GLB181.1E/3
10 Nm

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Accessories (optional)

Description
Air filter

Type / Order Number

4 287 1088 0

Ordering and
delivery

When ordering, indicate the type designation or the order number of the unit or the
accessories, e.g.: GDB181.1E/3
The following parts are not mounted on delivery:
a mounting bracket with two fixing screws
one centring element for shaft diameters 8...10 mm (only for GLB181.1E/3).
The VAV compact controllers are supplied with a 0.9 m long, fully wired connecting
cable.

Equipment
combinations

Unit

Type

Data sheet

Room temperature controller

POLYGYR product range
TEC product range
DESIGO RX product range:
Setting unit

RCE84.21, RCE84.22

3542, 3543
3400
3601
38xx
5851

Technical design

AST10

The VAV compact controller GDB181.1E/3 or GLB181.1E/3 can be used with or without
an internal VAV/CAV controller.
The following parameter are available in the unit:
Parameters
Function type

V

Range

Factory setting

VAV+CAV / 3pt+sensor

VAV+CAV

1...2.55

V

1)

20...+ 60 %

0%

V
max

1)

40...120 %

100 %

Left rotation/ right rotation

Right rotation

9 / 10 / 11 / 12

min

min

Motor rotational direction

Address (only for DESIGORX)
1)

If the function type "3pt+sensor" has been selected for the VAV compact controller, a value can be
set, but does not have any influence

The setting of parameters "Motor direction" and "Address" (only in connection with
DESIGORX...) is made at the DIL switches.
Adjustment of all other parameters occurs by means of the setting unit AST10 via
terminal UC with digital communication.
Effect with VAV/CAV
controller

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The VAV controllers GDB181.1E/3 or GLB181.1E/3 together with the RCE84.21 forms
a room temperature cascade controller with the room temperature as the main control
variable and with the air volume as the auxiliary control variable.
In this control type, the deviation of the room temperature defines the setpoint for the air
volume. The air volume is then kept at this setpoint by the auxiliary control, i.e., the
pressure fluctuations in the duct, which appear as a fault variable, have no influence on
the air volume and thus no influence on the room temperature.
The control response for the "Air volume" auxiliary variable is P (proportional).
The air volume actual value in the air duct is acquired via the differential pressure p by
means of a membrane pressure sensor. The differential pressure is converted
electronically to an air volume signal, which is made available at terminal UC (core 9) as
a DC 0...10 V output signal (e.g. for air volume indication).

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Legend
3
4

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1
2
3
4

Air volume actual value

Flow resistance duct (schematic)
Measuring line
Static (membrane) differential pressure sensor

Switching terminal input Y defines the type of air volume control.

The following table shows the influence of switching terminal inputs Y on both control
type and air damper control.

Variable (VAV) or constant

(CAV) air volume control

VAV control
Y (core 8)

DC 0...10 V 1)

Y1 (core 6)
Y2 (core 7)
Effect

CAV control

DC 0...10 V

DC 0...10 V 1)

DC 0...10 V

open

open

open

open

open

G0

G0

Open

open

G0

G0

open

open

open

G0

G0

open

open

G0

G0

VAV

Right rotation2)
complete
opening

VAV

Left rotation2)
complete
closure

V

Right rotation2)
complete
opening

V

Left rotation2)
complete
opening

min

max

1) Complete closure in the VAV range occurs on Y = DC 1.5 ... 0.5 V

2) Applies when parameter "Air damper direction" at the DIL switches is set to "Right rotation";
otherwise, the contrary applies

VAV control

The DC 010 V signal at terminal Y serves as the setpoint for the air cascade control
loop. The setpoint, in dependence of the pressure situation in the supply air duct and
within the limits of V
max and V
min , determines the required air volume.

CAV control

Depending on the input switch setting (open/close) of inputs Y1 and Y2, control occurs
to the desired CAV value. With an open input, the GDB181.1E/3 or GLB181.1E/3
controls to V
min , and with a closed input to V
max .

Nominal air volume

setting ( V
n )

With the aid of parameter V
n , the measuring range of the GDB181.1E/3 or
GLB181.1E/3 can be adjusted at the factory (box manufacturer) to the respective
nominal volume of the unit for the air boxes. This ensures that the maximum permissible
nominal volume of the unit is not exceeded.
100 % nominal air volume of the air box then corresponds to DC 10 V of the measuring
range of the GDB181.1E/3 or GLB181.1E/3. This setting can be checked at terminal
UC.

Minimum and maximum

limitation of the air volume

With the aid of the setting parameters V
min and V
max , the air volume can be limited by a
minimum and maximum air volume.

Overpressure /
underpressure setting

With supply/extract air control, a room over- or underpressure up to 20 % max. at equal

duct cross sections and pressure ranges with the aid of parameters V
max and V
min of
the cascade controller.

Compensation of different
duct cross sections

For supply and extract air control, parameters V
max and V
min allow for duct
compensation of max. 20 %.

Complete closure of air

dampers

By switching signal inputs Y1 and Y2, the air dampers can be completely opened or
closed, independent of V
max and V
min .

Full closure of the air

volume

Full closure of the air volume occurs via the digital signal input Y2. If this input is
connected to ground (G0) and if signal input Y1 is open, full closure occurs without
consideration of V
min .
The signal is triggered by an external switching contact (e.g. window contact) or the
RCE84.21 room temperature controller.

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Effect without
VAV/CAV controller

In order to utilise the VAV compact controller GDB181.1E/3 or GLB181.1E/3 without the
VAV/CAV controller, reset the "Function type" parameter of "VAV+CAV" to "3pt+sensor".
This can be done with the aid of setting unit AST10.
In order for the parameter change to become effective, voltage supply (AC 24 V) must
be interrupted.
With this function type setting, the VAV compact controller records the actual value for
the air volume in the air duct via the differential pressure p with static pressure sensor.
The differential pressure is converted electronically into an air volume signal which is
available at terminal UC as a DC 0..10 V output signal (air volume actual value).
Switching the terminal inputs Y1 and Y2 defines the direction of rotation of air dampers
(3-position control).
The following table shows the influence of terminal switching on air damper control for
function type "3pt+sensor".
3pt+sensor
Y (core 8)

open

open

open

open

Y1 (core 6)

open

G0

G0

open

Y2 (core 7)

open

open

G0

G0

Effect

none

Right
rotation1)

Left rotation1) Left rotation1)

1) Applies when parameter "Air damper direction" at the DIL switches is set to "Right rotation";
otherwise, the contrary applies

Mechanical
design

The VAV compact controller is designed for attachment on damper shafts that are at
least 30 mm long. It consists of a base group and a two-part housing.
The base group consists of:
a base plate made from steel with air damper attachment mechanism for varying shaft
cross sections and diameters (see "Dimensions") and a rotary angle limiter
maintenance-free, noise-free spur gearing
magnetic hysteresis coupling with low contact power transmission and an actuator
that is thus protected against locking and overload, even during continuous operation
The housing is made from hard plastic. Do not remove its cover. The following is located
below the cover:
the controller electronics
the membrane pressure sensor with electronic circuit
the synchronous motor for damper actuation.
For manual adjustment of the air dampers, the gearing can be decoupled via the
gearing attachment mechanism on the side of the housing.
A centring element made from hardened, sintered steel is available for the VAV compact
controller GLB181.1E/3 (10 Nm) (separately supplied accessory). This ensures a proper
connection between damper shafts of smaller diameters (810 mm) and the connector
plug and the longitudinal movement of the VAV compact controller is reduced by means
of excentric movement.
The flows in the measured line are sufficiently low so that no contamination of the flow
sensor must be expected. In severely contaminated environments, we recommend
using the 4 287 1088 0 air filter.
The mounting accessories (mounting bracket) as part of the delivery ensures full
adoption of the reaction torque to maximum load.
Electrical connection occurs via a fixed connecting cable at the bottom of the housing.
The cable ends are equipped with ferrules.

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Setting, operating and

connecting elements

11
7
12
90

45

13

90

9
10

address
1 1
2 3

4 5

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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

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0 0
S3 S2 S1

Shaft fixing screw

Measuring element for the connecting line to the 'cable gland for lower pressure' of the measuring
cross on the box
Measuring element connection (+) for the connecting line to the 'cable gland for higher pressure' of
the measuring cross on the box
6-core connecting cable
Gearing attachment mechanism
Connector plug (shaft opening)
Adjustment lever with shaft fastening screw
Rotational angle scales (0...90 / 90...0)
DIL switch cover
DIL switch block
Switch no. 1: Motor direction for complete closure
Switch no. 2 and 3: Address (only for DESIGORX)
Meaning of coloured switch settings:
DIL switch no. 1
(S1)
1)

Motor rotational
direction
Right rotation
Left rotation

DIL switch no. 3

(S3)
0 1)
0
1
1

DIL switch no. 2

(S2)
0 1)
1
0
1

Device address
(Decimal)
9
10
11
12

1) Factory setting

11
12
13
14

Rotational angle limiter (M4 cylinder screw, 3 mm internal hexagon),

stepless adjustment between 0 and 90
Rotational angle position indicator
Centring element for GLB...1E, for 810 mm shaft diameter
Mounting bracket

The DIL switches can be sealed.

Disposal

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For environmentally compatible disposal, the larger plastic parts have been labelled as
per ISO/ DIS 11 469.

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Engineering notes

AC 24 V operating voltage is necessary for supplying the VAV compact controller.

The operating voltage must comply with the requirements for safety extra-low voltage
(SELV) as per EN 60 730.
Use safety insulating transformers with double insulation in accordance with
EN 60 742; The transformers must be made for 100% runtime.
Observe all local safety rules and regulations pertaining to sizing and protecting
transformers.
Electric parallel switching
of varying VAV compact
controller types

Electric connection in parallel of the VAV compact controllers GDB181.1E/3 with

GLB181.1/3 is permissible only if the operating voltage is within the required tolerance.
Voltage drops at the feed lines must be considered.

Note

Do not mechanically couple the actuators.

Selection of the VAV

compact controller type

Selection of the VAV compact controller type depends on several torque factors. After
obtaining the damper torque rating (Nm/m2) from the manufacturer and determining the
damper area, calculate the total torque required to move the damper as follows:

Total Torque = Torque Rating Damper Area

Determine the required type of VAV compact controller from the table below:
If Total torque [Nm]

SF 1)

5 Nm
10 Nm
1)

Caution, maintenance

Setting values

then use type

GDB181.1E/3 (5 Nm)
GLB181.1E/3 (10 Nm)

Safety factor SF: When calculating, non-definable variables such as slight misalignment, damper
age, etc. must be included as a safety factor.
We recommend a safety factor of 0.80 (or 80 % of the torque characteristic).

Do not open the actuator!

The unit is maintenance-free. Any repair work must be conducted by the manufacturer
only.
The setting values for V
n , V
max , V
min and the selected function type ('VAV+CAV' or
'3pt+sensor') must be entered in the plant papers.

Mounting notes
Mounting position

There are no limits to the mounting position, however, the housing must remain
accessible (gearing attachment mechanism!). The cable connection for UC must be
accessible for the AST10 setting unit (e.g. terminal in the control cabinet).

Ambient conditions

Observe the permissible ambient temperature and humidity (refer to "Technical data").

Mounting bracket

The mounting brackets must be installed so that the pivot's insertion in the base plate of
the VAV compact controller's base group is sufficient and enough play is ensured
toward the shaft centre; this is necessary especially for small shaft diameters which
cause bigger excentric movements.

Centring element
GLB181.1E/3 (10 Nm)

Use the centring element at shaft diameters of 810 mm to ensure a clean connection.
Mount this element between the damper shaft and the connector plug as per the
mounting instructions.

Manual adjustment

Manually adjust the actuator only when no voltage is applied.

Mechanical limitation of
rotational angle

Where required, you can set the rotational angle range by positioning the adjusting
screw accordingly.

Mounting instructions

The VAV compact controller is delivered with mounting instructions.

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Commissioning
notes

Check the mechanical settings as per the plant-specific requirements and especially
to ensure that the dampers close tight
Check the rotational direction
Use the red slider (while no voltage is supplied) to manually adjust the dampers or the
actuator.
Fasten the actuator securely to avoid side load and blocking of the actuator
Check lines for differential pressure measurement for correct connection
Check the settings at the DIL switches as per the plant documentation and seal them,
where required
The setting unit AST 10 is needed for checking or setting the setting values for V
n ,
V
max , V
min and for the function type ('VAV+CAV' or '3pt+sensor'). After separating the
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AST10 from the VAV compact controller, wait for one minute before Y, Y1 and Y2
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work as per the specifications
The sensor signal is correct after a maximum of two minutes following application of
AC 24 V operating voltage or after interruption of the voltage supply. During this time,
the VAV compact controller conducts zero point calibration of the differential pressure
sensor
If the AST10 setting unit is connected, no analogue voltage can be measured at
output UC.

Technical data
General data
Power supply
(core 1 red and core 2 black)

Signal inputs
Air volume positioning signal Y
(core 8 grey)

Operating voltage
Safety extra-low voltage (SELV) or protection by extra-low
voltage (PELV) as per
Requirements of external safety insulating transformer (100% ED)
Frequency
Supply line fuse
Power consumption for transformer sizing
Consumption on
Holding
Running
Compensation mode
Running + compensation mode

AC 24 V 20 %
HD 384
as per EN 60 742
50 / 60 Hz
Max. 10 A
6 VA/3.5 W
2 VA/1 W
3 VA/3 W
6 VA/3.5 W
7.5 VA/5.5 W

Input voltage
Max. permissible input voltage
Limited to
for complete closure in VAV range
Input resistance
Neutral zone NZ
Protected against false connections

DC 010 V
DC 35 V
DC 11 V
DC 1.5 ... 0.5 V
< 100 k
200 mV
Max. AC 24 V

Contact sensing
Unstabilised voltage
Contact current
Protected against false connections

AC 24 V (DC 30 V)
8 mA
Max. AC 24 V

Output voltage "measuring signal"

Limited to
Max. output current
Protected against false connections
Communication signal type

DC 010 V
DC 12.8 V
DC 1 mA
Max. AC 24 V
PPS2

Connecting cable

Cable length
Core number
Cores 1 and 2 (AC 24 V supply)
Core 9 (output signal)
Cores 6, 7 and 8 (input signals)

0.9 m
6
2 x 0.75 mm2
1 x 0.75 mm2
3 x 0.75 mm2

Degree of protection

Degrees of protection provided by enclosures as per EN 60 529

Protection class as per EN 60 730

IP 54
III

Positioning signals Y1 (core 6

purple) and Y2 (core 7 orange)

Signal outputs
Air volume measuring signal or
communication signal UC
Core 9 pink

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Environmental conditions

Operation
Climatic conditions
Mounting location
Temperature
Humidity (non-condensing)
Transport
Climatic conditions
Temperature
Humidity (non-condensing)
Mechanical conditions

IEC 721-3-3
Class 3K5
interior, weather-protected
0....50 C
< 95 % r.h.
IEC 721-3-2
Class 2K3
25...+ 70 C
< 95 % r.h.
Class 2M2

Automatic electrical controls for

Household and similar use (type 1)

EN 60 730-2-14

Immunity
Emissions

EN 50 082-2
EN 50 081-1

EMC directive
Low voltage directive

89/336/EEC
73/23/EEC

Dimensions

WxHxD

68 x 137 x 59.5 mm

Weight

Weight without packaging

0.54 kg

Standards
Product safety

Electromagnetic
compatibility
conformity as per

Actuator
Mechanical data

Suitable damper shafts

Controller

Sensors

Torques GDB181.1E/3
Nominal torque
Minimum holding torque (with/without operating voltage)
Maximum torque
Torques GLB181.1E/3
Nominal torque
Minimum holding torque (with/without operating voltage)
Maximum torque
Nominal rotational angle (with position indication)
Maximum rotational angle (mechanic limitation)
Runtime for nominal rot. angle 90, motor operation at 50/60 Hz
Periodic switch-on time of the motor on damper blocking
Rotational movement direction (defined by DIL switch setting)
Mechanical life

10 Nm
> 10 Nm
< 14 Nm
90
95 2
150 s / 125 s
after 24 h each
clockwise / counterclockwise
105 cycles

Shaft cross section

Round
Round, with centring element (only for GLB181.1E/3)
Square
Min. shaft length
Max. shaft hardness

8...16 mm
810 mm
6...12 mm
30 mm
< 300 HV

5 Nm
> 5 Nm
< 7 Nm

3-position controller with hysteresis

Max. air volume V
max , adjustable

40...120 %

Min. air volume V
min , adjustable

20...+ 60 %

Nominal air volume V
n corrective factor

1.00...2.55

Measuring range

see Type summary

Accuracy across 2...100 % of the pressure range

at 25 C, 990 hPa, V
n = 1 and any mounting position
Time constant
Max. permissible operating pressure
Max. permissible side load

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2.5 % of measuring range

1s
3000 Pa
3000 Pa

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Plant examples
The illustrations show only principal connections of signal lines. Switch-off functions and
manipulations are not part of the illustrations as they differ from plant to plant.

Plant example 1
function type "VVS/KVS":
Control loop without
communication

If a window contact, that was switched via terminal Y2 (core 7) of the GDB... / GLB... or
E1 of the RCE84.21, is open: Window closed, i.e., comfort mode. If this is not the case,
we must assume that the window is closed. For applications with complete closure of
the air volume, the terminals Y2 (core 7) of the reference controller and of the cascade
controller must be connected.
GDB181.1E/3
GLB181.1E/3

GDB181.1E/3
GLB181.1E/3
UC

Y2

Y2

Window contact

RCE84.21

G0

E1
P

3544S01E

Note

Y20
Y10

Z1

Outside temperature
compensation

Plant example 2
function type "VVS/KVS":
Control loop with
communication

GDB181.1E/3
GLB181.1E/3

GDB181.1E/3
GLB181.1E/3

UC

RCE92.1
RCE93.1

AO1...4

QAA12

RS1...4

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Plant example 3
function type "3pt+sensor"

Y1
UC
Y2

Y1
UC
Y2

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GLB181.1E/3

GDB181.1E/3
GLB181.1E/3

RCE92.1/
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Setting examples
VAV differential pressure control 1 : 1
Master (supply air):
V
min = 20 %, V
max = 80 %, V
n = 1
Slave (extract air):
V
min = 0 %, = V
max 100 %, V
n = 1
Reference signal:
Y20 = 2.5 V
Result:
V
master = 35 %, V
slave = 35 %
Master controller
(Supply air)
Vmin [%]

120
110
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10

100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10

UC [V]

10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0

Control range

Vmin [%]

120
110
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10

60
50
40
30
20
10
0
-10
-20

Y [V]

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

V [%]

Vmax [%]

100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10

UC [V]

10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0

Control
range

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Y [V]
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60
50
40
30
20
10
0
-10
-20

Vmax [%] V [%]

Slave controller
(Extract air)

Reference signal DC 0...10 V

Y20 (RCE84.21 room controller)

Setting example 2

VAV differential pressure control 1 1, with 20 % room overpressure

Master (supply air):
V
min = 20 %, V
max = 80 %, V
n = 1
Slave (extract air):
V
min = 20 %, V
max = 80 %, V
n = 1
Reference signal:
Y20 = 2.5 V
Result:
V
master = 35 %, V
slave = 15 %
Master controller
(Supply air)
Vmin [%]

120
110
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10

100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10

UC [V]

10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0

Control range

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Vmin [%]

V [%]

120
110
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10

60
50
40
30
20
10
0
-10
-20

Y [V]

Vmax [%]

100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10

UC [V]

10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0

Control
range

Y [V]

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

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60
50
40
30
20
10
0
-10
-20

Vmax [%] V [%]

Slave controller
(Extract air)

Reference signal DV 0...10 V

Y20 (RCE84.21 room controller)

Setting example 3

VAV differential pressure control 1 1, with 20 % room underpressure

Master (supply air):
V
min = 20 %, V
max = 80 %, V
n = 1
Slave (extract air):
V
min = 20 %, V
max = 120 %, V
n = 1
Reference signal:
Y20 = 2.5 V
Result:
V
master = 35 %, V
slave = 55 %
Master controller
(Supply air)
Vmin [%]

60
50
40
30
20
10
0
-10
-20

Vmax [%] V [%]

120
110
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10

100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10

Control range

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Y [V]

Reference signal DC 0...10 V

Y20 (RCE84.21 room controller)

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Slave controller
(Extract air)
UC [V]

10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0

Vmin [%]

60
50
40
30
20
10
0
-10
-20

Vmax [%] V [%]

120
110
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10

100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10

UC [V]

10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0

Control
range

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Y [V]
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Setting example 1

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Setting example 4

VAV relational control 1 1,

with increasing room overpressure in proportion to the supply air volume
Master (supply air): V
min = 20 %, V
max = 80 %, V
n = 1
Slave (extract air):
V
min = 0 %, V
max = 80 %, V
n = 1
Reference signal:
Y20 = 2.5 V
Result:
V
master = 35 %, V
slave = 28 %
Master controller
(Supply air)
Vmin [%]

Vmax [%] V [%]

120
110
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10

60
50
40
30
20
10
0
-10
-20

100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10

Slave controller
(Extract air)
UC [V]

10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0

Control range

Vmin [%]

Vmax [%] V [%]

120
110
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10

60
50
40
30
20
10
0
-10
-20

Y [V]

UC [V]

100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10

10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0

Control
range

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Y [V]
3544D04E

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Reference signal DC 0...10 V

Y20 (RCE84.21 room controller)

Setting example 5

VAV relational control 1 1,

with increasing room underpressure in proportion to the supply air volume
Master (supply air): V
min = 20 %, V
max = 80 %, V
n = 1
Slave (extract air):
V
min = 0 %, V
max = 120 %, V
n = 1
Reference signal:
Y20 = 2.5 V
Result:
V
master = 35 %, V
slave = 42 %
Master controller
(Supply air)
Vmin [%]

Vmax [%] V [%]

120
110
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10

60
50
40
30
20
10
0
-10
-20

100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10

Control range

Slave controller
(Extract air)
UC [V]

10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0

Vmin [%]

120
110
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10

60
50
40
30
20
10
0
-10
-20

Y [V]

Vmax [%] V [%]

UC [V]

100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10

Control
range

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Y [V]

Reference signal DC 0...10 V

Y20 (RCE84.21 room controller)

Legend for setting

examples 1 to 5

Actual value formula

V

V
n
V
min
V
max
V
master

Air volume
Nominal air volume
Minimal air volume
Maximum air volume
Air volume of the supply air controller (master)

V
slave

Air volume of the extract air controller (slave)

Y
UC

DC 0...10 V input signal (air volume setpoint)

DC 0...10 V output signal (air volume actual value)

Actual value [%] =

Actual value [V] =

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10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0

3544D05E

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

.
.

Setpoint [%] x (Vmax Vmin ) [%]

100 [%]
Setpoint [V] x (Vmax Vmin ) [V]
10 [V]

+ Vmin [%]

+ Vmin [V]

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Diagrams

The VAV compact controllers are supplied with a fixed connecting cable. The connected
units must galvanically be applied to the same G0.

Internal diagram
(applies to all types)

1
(G)

7
(Y2)

6
(Y1)

8
(Y)

(G0)
2

Legend

3544G01

(UC)
9
(
)

All connecting wire cores are colour-coded and labelled.

Wire
labelling

Core colour

Landis & Staefaterminal code

Meaning

Red

Phase AC 24 V

Black

G0

System neutral AC 24 V

Purple

Y1

Positioning signal "Motor direction" (switched G0),

dependent of the settings at DIL switch 1 (for factory
setting = right rotation)

Orange

Y2

Positioning signal "Motor direction" (switched G0),

dependent of the settings at DIL switch 1 (for factory
setting = left rotation)

Grey

Air volume positioning signal DC 0 ... 10 V

(setpoint)

Connection diagram 1

Pink

UC

Air volume measuring signal DC 0 ... 10 V (actual

value) or communication signal for connected setting
unit

Control loop without communication

AC 24 V

3544A01

E1

G0

Y10

G
Y20

Y2

Y1

G0 UC

N2

a)

N1
b)

G0

Connection diagram 2

Control loop with communication

AC 24 V

RS1...4

G
G0

3544A02

B1

RS1...4
AO1...3

N3

Y2 Y1

G0 UC

N1
b)

G0

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Connection diagrams
3a to 3c

VAV supply air or extract air control

DC 0...10 V

DC 0...10 V

N1

G0

G0 UC

N1

Y2 Y1

G0 UC

N1

G0

CAV supply air or extract air control

Y2 Y1

G0 UC

N1

3544A06

4b: control to V
max value

AC 24 V

4a: control to V
min value

Y2 Y1

4d: Complete opening

B1
N1
N2
N3
S1
a)
b)

Y2 Y1

G0 UC

N1

N1

3544A08

4c: Complete closure

AC 24 V

G0

G0 UC

G0

G0

Legend for connecting

diagrams 1 to 4

G0

AC 24 V

Connection diagrams
4a to 4c

Y2 Y1

AC 24 V

G0 UC

AC 24 V

3544A05

Y2 Y1

3544A07

S1
AC 24 V

AC 24 V

S1

3c: modulating control between

V
min and V
max and complete opening
3544A10

DC 0...10 V

3544A03

3b: modulating control between

V
max and V
min and complete closure
3544A04

3a: modulating control

V
min and V
min

Y2 Y1

G0 UC

N1

G0

Room unit QAA12

VAV compact controllers GDB181.1/3 or GLB181.1/3
Room temperature controller RCE84.21
Room temperature controllers RCE92.1 or RCE93.1
Window contact (window closed = open contact)
For control unit "Heating"
For slave controller

The operating voltage on terminals G and G0 must comply with the requirements for
safety extra-low voltage (SELV) as per EN 60 730.
Use safety insulating transformers with double insulation in accordance with
EN 60 742; The transformers must be made for 100% runtime.

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Connection diagram 5

Supply air / extract air control with TEC controller and GDB181.1/E3 or GLB181.1/E3
function type "3pt+sensor"
G

AC 24 V

TxD RxD G0 PPS

RS4 RS3 RS2 RS1

G0

G BO3 BO4 AI1

Y1

Y2 UC

N1

G BO5 BO6 AI2

G
G0

N3

Y1 Y2 UC

N2
3544A09

G
G0

B1

G0

Legend for connection

diagram 5

N1, N2
N3
B1

VAV compact controllers GDB181.1E/3 or GLB181.1E/3

TEC controllers RCE92.1 or RCE93.1
TEC room unit, e.g. QAA11

The operating voltage on terminals G and G0 must comply with the requirements for
safety extra-low voltage (SELV) as per EN 60 730.
Use safety insulating transformers with double insulation in accordance with
EN 60 742; The transformers must be made for 100% runtime.

Dimensions

20

68

90

2,3

12

180

87
5

137

min. 6

43,5

59,5

4,1

min.
200

3544M01

min. 100

min. 60
X

d = Mounting bracket

Dimensions in mm

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X = GLB181.1E/3
10 - 16 mm
12 mm
15 mm

X = GDB181.1E/3
8 - 16 mm
12 mm
15 mm

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