Crane Fluid Systems Connected Solutions

FOR SMART BUILDING APPLICATIONS

OUR GENIUS IS VALVES

SMART BUILDINGS

Architectural styles have changed over time with appearance and modern materials such as glass and steel taking the lead. This created challenges when addressing the buildings comfort system, meaning technological innovation was required to give building owners the same level of comfort and safety.

Smart buildings utilise technology to control systems such as HVAC, fire safety, security, lights, escalators and lifts to optimise their operation, saving energy whilst improving occupant comfort and safety.

A System Integrator is responsible for combining all of these traditional physical control systems, in order to optimise them as one system, this is typically known as a Building Management System (BMS). Environmental performance, space utilisation, security, productivity and occupant wellbeing are addressed by Smart Buildings, by utilising digital smart devices, applications, platforms and data analytics all managed via the BMS.

BMS

The building management system (BMS) is an overarching control system that is responsible for the automatic regulation and control of the building’s mechanical and electrical subsystems. It maintains predefined parameters and the control of their performance. It allows the operator to monitor and control its systems such as heating, ventilation, air conditioning, lighting, alarms, access control or energy supply management systems.

Field Devices

Field devices are typically physical components connected to BMS controllers at field level. These components are responsible for data acquisition and relaying or enacting commands (monitoring & control) such as sensors, transducers, thermostats and actuators. Field devices can be found throughout Smart Buildings, from inside occupied areas or near terminal equipment, right through to the plant rooms.

Our Solution…

Crane Fluid System’s Connected Solutions combine a rich heritage of mechanical valve design and manufacturing with electronic control functionality for smart building applications and BMS integration.

Supporting building owners and operators to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions, through enhanced control and data availability from Crane Valves.

Helping to deliver projects faster with remote digital commissioning of HVAC systems and simplified connectivity for Systems Integrators.

PG4 ACTMDBUS Modbus Actuator

PG10 ACT992TH Thermic Actuator 140N

PG6 D996F E-PICV PG8 D102B, D103B and D104B2, 3 and 4 Port Control Valves.

MODBUS ACTUATOR

The ACTMDBUS actuator provides remote and intelligent valve setting, modulating control and indicated flowrate feedback through a fast and reliable Modbus communication protocol for HVAC applications.

The ACTMDBUS is compatible with Crane Fluid System’s range of D995 Peak Pro PICVs from DN15 up to DN50 as well as the Dominator Eco.

Setting and commissioning the valve via the BMS is achieved due to the integrated library of Crane FS PICV products. The user can select the model and size that the actuator is installed on, allowing the flow rate to be set electronically, significantly reducing onsite commissioning and working within tight spaces or at height.

Once set, the valve can be controlled using flow rate via the BMS, whilst feeding back indicated flow rate data. The built-in failsafe function protects the system in case of power failure by automatically moving the valve to either a fully open or fully closed position. The actuator can be retrofitted to any compatible Crane valve. The prewiring makes efficient connection to power supply and BMS systems.

BENEFITS Consultant

The ACTMDBUS actuator provides high configurability and easy integration into a variety of BMS driven HVAC systems. The actuator is capable of sharing indicated flow rate data to the BMS, enabling operational insight, leading to improved system efficiency and reduced operating costs.

Contractor

The ACTMDBUS is easy to install within retro fit and new build projects. With the ability to daisy chain between actuators, reducing the number of cable runs and therefore offering both labour and material cost savings.

The integrated valve library and positional control allows remote commissioning, limiting the requirement for access to confined spaces and working at height resulting in faster commissioning time scales for a project, speeding up overall installation, setup and handover phases.

ACTMDBUS

System Integrator

The ACTMDBUS prewired Modbus actuator offers an easy, reliable and fast connection to the BMS and other Modbus actuators.

Highly configurable, simple to install and with the option of being daisy chained results in reduced cabling and installation costs. The actuator is capable of sharing indicated flow rate data to the BMS, enabling operational insight, leading to improved system efficiency and reduced operating costs.

Remote digital commissioning via the BMS reduces the amount of labour-hours to commission a system resulting in cost savings and less time pressure at the end of projects.

FEATURES

• Integrated valve library, allowing the valve to be commissioned and set via the BMS or Crane FS configurator tool.

• Indicated flow rate and position feedback communicated through Modbus connection, allowing system optimisation.

• Daisy chaining between actuators reduces installation labour and cabling costs.

• Error feedback via the BMS as well as integrated LED indication for clear visibility of operating status, errors and diagnostic functions, reduces downtime.

• Fast responding actuator optimises system efficiency and user comfort.

• Fail-safe function which can be configured as fully open or fully closed to protect critical applications.

• Isolation function with Class IV leakage when paired with Crane FS D995 PICV and Dominator Eco.

• Configurable control characteristic to suit different applications with linear and Equal Percentage Control.

D995 PICV with Modbus

Dominator Eco with Modbus

40mm Peak Pro

E-PICV DN65-150

Crane Fluid System’s Electronic Pressure Independent Control Valve (E-PICV) provides intelligent flow control through a fast and reliable Modbus communication protocol for HVAC applications.

The E-PICV has no diaphragm so flow is regulated independently from pressure electronically, utilising the integrated pressure transducers. The E-PICV is capable of sharing indicated flow rate data with the BMS, enabling operational insight, leading to improved system efficiency and reduced operating costs.

The user can set the flow rate and commission the valve via the BMS, significantly reducing onsite commissioning.

BENEFITS

Consultant

The E-PICV is easily integrated into a variety of BMS driven HVAC systems. Capable of sharing indicated flow rate data to the BMS, enabling operational insight, leading to improved system efficiency and reduced operating costs.

The E-PICV feedback allows for rapid faultfinding and preventative maintenance, ensuring reduced downtime, increased efficiency and cost savings to the building operator.

Contractor

The E-PICV is easy to install within retro fit and new build projects. With the ability to daisy chain between valves, reducing the number of cable runs and therefore offering both labour and material cost savings.

The preconfigured valve setting, and positional control allows remote commissioning, resulting in a much faster commissioning time.

System Integrator

The E-PICV is prewired for an easy, reliable and fast connection to BMS and other Modbus valves. Reduced cabling due to daisy chaining capabilities of the Modbus communication protocol, resulting in material and installation labour cost savings.

Each E-PICV comes complete with valve, actuator and pressure transducers and is preconfigured to reduce set up times.

Remote digital commissioning via BMS reduces the amount of labour required to commission a system resulting in less time pressure at the end of projects.

Built in diagnostic tools for easy fault finding.

Complete range from DN65 to DN150, provides a more expansive choice of Crane FS products for a one-stop shop solution for your entire variable flow control valve needs.

FEATURES

• Remote commissioning via the BMS, reduces commissioning time and costs.

• Stable head output by maintaining a flow rate regardless of ΔP via pressure sensors.

• System optimisation using the indicated flow rate and position feedback via Modbus.

• Daisy chaining between actuators reduces installation labour and cabling costs.

• Reduced downtime due to error feedback via the BMS.

• Optimised system efficiency and user comfort due to fast responding actuator.

• Isolation function with Class IV leakage up to 800kPa.

D996F D996F Sensors

2, 3 AND 4 PORT CONTROL VALVES

Crane FS PN16 rated control valves offer a compact and lightweight solution for a variety of variable flow and constant flow applications. Designed to work as a Normally Closed control valve, manufactured in Europe to the highest quality and precision you expect from Crane. The D102B (2 port control valve) can be installed to provide zone control. Whilst D103B (3 port control valve) or D104B (4 port control valve) allow for easy mounting onto terminal units for heat output control as well as end of line pipework solutions for minimum pump turndown. This improves water treatment circulation, leading to better heat or chilled response times, whilst still offering energy savings.

Crane FS D102B, D103B and D104B valves can be combined with the ACT992TH to give on/off control, or with the ACT991M actuators for modulating control, providing the complete package for fast and reliable BMS connection and control of variable flow systems.

BENEFITS

Consultant

Crane FS D102B, D103B and D104B control valves offer a total package for installing within a variable flow or constant flow system. Engineered to the highest standards ensuring repeatability of operation, to meet the demands of your system.

The 2 port control valve offers maximum energy savings at the point of application. Whilst the 3 and 4 port offers effective heat output control whilst delivering critical chilled / heat response to your terminal units.

Combining with Crane FS modulating, or thermic actuators ensures the correct controls strategy can be delivered for your site requirements.

Contractor

Easy to install within retro fit and new build projects. For assisting with tight void space installations, Crane FS actuators can be fitted to the valve after the valve body is installed. Actuators connect to the valve via finger tight threaded connections and are prewired for simple and quick connectivity to power and BMS.

Stocked and readily available, manufactured in Europe giving high quality and short lead times for large projects. Assured compatibility with Crane FS ACT991M and ACT992TH (140N) for modulating or on/off control.

D102B

System Integrator

The D102B, D103B and D104B (two, three and four port control valves) provide efficient control and cost savings by reacting to system demand.

The valves are designed to work with either the ACT991M series actuators or the ACT992TH 140N thermic actuators. Both actuators come as a Low (24v) or line (230v) option, all of which offer a simple and quick prewired solution for easy connection to and control from the BMS.

Combining both valve and actuator offers precise control for a variety of system functions such as zonal, end of line and minimum pump turndown solutions. By combining these products with our extensive variable flow portfolio, Crane FS delivers a one-stop shop solution for all your control valve needs.

FEATURES

• Offers zone, terminal bypass and end of line applications.

• Simple integration into the BMS using the Crane FS Modulating (ACT991M), 3 Point (ACT991TP) and Thermic (ACT992TH 140N) actuators.

• Easy mounting to pipework or terminal units in confined spaces due to the compact and lightweight design.

• Isolation function with Class IV leakage up to 225kPa.

• PN16 rated product, suitable for building services applications and services with up to 30% Glycol.

D103B with ACT991M

D104B with ACT992TH

THERMIC ACTUATOR

The ACT992TH provides fast and reliable connections for on/off control. The compact and lightweight design makes the thermic actuator an ideal choice for installing within confined spaces. The ACT992TH is a normally closed actuator. When electrical power is delivered to the thermal element, causing it to expand, the actuator is driven open. The ACT992TH 140N is compatible with our extensive range of 2, 3 and 4 port control valves, available in both 24v and 230v voltages to suit your site requirements.

BENEFITS

Consultant

Combined with the Crane FS 2, 3 or 4 port control valves, The ACT992TH actuator offers a total control valve package, with simple connection and easy installation, combined with the compact design they provide a space saving solution within a variable flow or constant flow system.

Engineered to the highest standards ensuring repeatability of operation, to meet the demands of your system.

Contractor

Easy to install within retro fit and new build projects. With basic cabling requirements these actuators offer simple on/off control functionality.

When combined with our 2, 3 or 4-port valve range, their compact design provides space saving solutions within variable flow and constant flow applications.

Manufactured within Europe to Crane’s high-quality standards. Readily available stock level ensuring short lead times for large projects.

System Integrator

The ACT992TH actuator is prewired, making it a simple and quick solution for connecting to the BMS.

Combined with our 2, 3 or 4 port control valves, this offers zone, end of line and minimum pump turndown application solutions.

By combining these products with our wider variable flow portfolio, Crane FS delivers a one-stop shop for all your control valve needs.

FEATURES

• Prewired design provides simple connection and integration into the BMS.

• Quick and effortless mounting to Crane FS control valves via M30x1.5 connecting thread.

• Ideal for installation in confined spaces due to the compact design.

• 24V and 230V voltage models available for differing site requirements.

• Visual positional feedback with highly visible stroke indicator.

D102B with ACT992TH

ACT992TH 24V

ACT992TH 230V

ACTMDBUS

Modulating actuator with Modbus

Features & Benefits

• Reduced commissioning time and costs due to remote commissioning via the BMS or Crane configurator tool

• System optimisation using the indicated flow rate and position feedback

• Reduced installation labour and cabling costs due to daisy chaining between actuators

• Reduced downtime due to error feedback via the BMS

• Optimised system efficiency and user comfort due to fast responding actuator

• Isolation function with Class IV leakage when paired with Crane FS D995 PICV and DE40

• Linear and Equal Percentage Control – configurable control characteristic to suit different applications

Technical Specification

The actuator shall be supplied with Modbus interface for full integration with BMS system. Have an integrated library of manufacturers valves and the ability to set by flow rate, provide back indicated flow rate and position feedback of each device, available via manufacturer software or through BMS. Selectable speed of 5s/mm or 3s/mm and connection to valve to be made via a M30x1.5 thread with no tools or adaptors required. Shall be provided with 24V power supply. As per Crane FS ACTMDBUS.

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BALL E-PICVVALVES

D996F DN65-DN150

Electronic Pressure Independent Control valve

Description

PN16

E-PICV uses pressure transducers combined with a high-speed actuator to automatically regulate flow, regardless of pressure fluctuations in the system.

Features & Benefits

• Reduced commissioning time and costs due to the preconfigured actuator settings, via the BMS or Crane configurator tool

• Stable head output by maintaining a flow rate regardless of ΔP via pressure sensors

• System optimisation using the indicated flow rate and position feedback via Modbus

• Reduced installation labour and cabling costs due to daisy chaining between Modbus actuators

• Reduced downtime due to error feedback via the BMS

• Optimised system efficiency and user comfort due to fast responding actuator

• Isolation function with Class IV leakage up to 800kPa

Technical Specification

PRESSURE RATING: PN16

MEDIUM: Group 2 Liquids

END CONNECTIONS: Flanges to BS EN 1092-2 PN16

or

SPECIFICATION: The E-PICV shall consist of a two-port characterised control valve with equal percentage control set through the actuator. Shall maintain flow rates, through integral pressure sensors, at differential pressures up to 800kPa. Flow rate adjustable through 0-10V or 0-100% Modbus signal, with feedback of % position, through 0-10V signal, and indicated flow rate based on valve position to be made available. Shall be manufactured from Grey Iron, with Brass plug and Stainless-Steel springs. Shall be rated to PN16 and operate at temperatures to 120°C. As per Crane FS D996F

BALL VALVES

ZONE VALVES

D102B/D103B/D104B

DN15/DN20

PN16 2/3/4 Port Valve

Features & Benefits

• Offers zone, terminal bypass and end of line applications

• Simple integration into the BMS using the Crane FS Modulating (ACT991M), 3 Point (ACT991TP) and Thermic (ACT992TH 140N) actuators

• Easy mounting to pipework or terminal units in confined spaces due to the compact and lightweight design

• Isolation function with Class IV leakage up to 225kPa

• PN16 rated product, suitable for building services applications and services with up to 30% Glycol

Dimensional Drawings

PRESSURE RATING: PN16

MEDIUM: Group 2 Liquids

END CONNECTIONS: BSP Male Parallel Thread ISO-228

0JG93556V 1/2" BSP x15mm solder adaptor is available when female end connection is required.

Pressure/Temperature Ratings

SPECIFICATION: The control valve shall consist of a two / three / four-port characterised control valve. Shall provide Class IV leakage during isolation function up to at least 225kPa. Valve position to be controlled through a compatible actuator of the same manufacturer as the control valve, typically by a M30x1.5 threaded connection. Shall be manufactured from Brass, with PPS plug and Stainless-Steel springs. Shall be rated to PN16 and operate at temperatures to 95°C. As per Crane FS D102B / D103B / D104B.

ACT992TH

Features and benefits

• Simple connection and integration into the BMS due to the prewired design

• Quick and effortless mounting to Crane control valves via M30 x 1.5 connecting thread

• Ideal for installation in confined spaces due to the compact design

• 24V and 230V voltage models available for differing site requirements

• Visual positional feedback with highly visible stroke indicator

• Suitable for usually closed valves such as Crane control valves D102B, D103B and D104B

Dimensions

Thermic Actuator Materials

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