Siemens OpenAir GDE Series Technical Instructions

Technical Instructions Document No. 155-188P25 EA GDE/GLB-2 December 26, 2007 OpenAir™ Electric Damper Actuator GDE/GLB Series Non-spring Return Rotary 24 Vac Floating Control Description OpenAir direct coupled 24 Vac non-spring return rotary electric actuators are designed for floating control of dampers. Features • Compact, lightweight design • Manual override • Standard and plenum models available • Feedback ...

Document No. 155-188P25 24 Vac Floating Control December 26, 2007 Page 2 Siemens Building Technologies, Inc. Specifications Power supply Operating voltage (G–Y1 or G–Y2) 24 Vac +20%, -15% Frequency 50/60 Hz Power consumption 2.3 VA Equipment rating Rating Class 2 according to UL, CSA Class III per EN60730 Auxiliary features Feedback potentiometer (GDE/GLB132.1P) Sliding co ...

Technical Instructions 24 Vac Floating Control Document No. 155-188P25 December 26, 2007 Siemens Building Technologies, Inc. Page 3 Specifications, Continued Ambient conditions Ambient temperature operation -25°F to 130°F (-32°C to 55°C) storage and transport -40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C) Ambient humidity (non-condensing) 95% RH Agency certification UL listed to UL873 cUL certified to Canad ...

Document No. 155-188P25 24 Vac Floating Control December 26, 2007 Page 4 Siemens Building Technologies, Inc. Accessories, Continued EA0807R1 Figure 5. Shaft Insert. ASK78.3U Shaft insert for use with 3/8-inch (8 to 10 mm) diameter shafts. (Included in box with GDE/GLB Series). (Pkg/10) NOTE: Factory installed 1/2-inch guide must be removed prior to installation. EA1060R1 Figu ...

Technical Instructions 24 Vac Floating Control Document No. 155-188P25 December 26, 2007 Siemens Building Technologies, Inc. Page 5 Actuator Components, Continued Terminal Strip GDE131.1T EA1094R1 CW Supply 24Vac CCW Figure 11. GDE131.1T The GDE131.1T uses a Terminal Strip connection for connection purposes rather than the cable connection. NOTE: Wires are supplied by the customer. Post Header AMP I ...

Document No. 155-188P25 24 Vac Floating Control December 26, 2007 Page 6 Siemens Building Technologies, Inc. Operation A floating control signal controls the damper actuator. The actuator’s angle of rotation is proportional to the length of time the signal is applied. A 24 Vac control signal to wires 1 and 6 (G-Y1) causes the actuator coupling to rotate clockwise. A 24 Vac c ...

Technical Instructions 24 Vac Floating Control Document No. 155-188P25 December 26, 2007 Siemens Building Technologies, Inc. Page 7 You must place the actuator on the damper shaft so that the front of the actuator is accessible. The label is on the front side. The minimum damper drive shaft length is 3/4-inch (20 mm). EA1002R1 Mounting and Installation 1/2 Ø inch Guide Factory Installed 3/8 Ø inch ...

Document No. 155-188P25 24 Vac Floating Control December 26, 2007 Page 8 Siemens Building Technologies, Inc. Wiring All wiring must conform to NEC and local codes and regulations. Use earth ground isolating step-down Class 2 transformers. Do not use autotransformers. The sum of the VA ratings of all actuators and all other components powered by one transformer must not exceed ...

Technical Instructions 24 Vac Floating Control Document No. 155-188P25 December 26, 2007 Siemens Building Technologies, Inc. Page 9 Wiring , Continued Terminal Strip NOTE: Maximum wire size for the GDE131.1T 14 AWG. GDE161.1T GDE131.1T EA1094R1 CW Supply 24Vac CCW Figure 17. GDE131.1T Terminal Strip. M 1 Supply CW 6 CCW 7 EA1091R1 Figure 18. GDE131.1T Wiring Diagram. Strain Relief 90 90 45 EA1097 ...

Document No. 155-188P25 24 Vac Floating Control December 26, 2007 Page 10 Siemens Building Technologies, Inc. Wiring, Continued Post Header AMP GDE131.1N The GDE131.1N has two sets of identical contacts as shown in Figure 20. • All wiring must conform to NEC and local codes and regulations. • Use earth ground isolating step-down Class 2 transformers. Do not use autotransf ...

Technical Instructions 24 Vac Floating Control Document No. 155-188P25 December 26, 2007 Siemens Building Technologies, Inc. Page 11 Wiring, Continued Post Header AMP, Continued GDE131.1N Daisy Chain The input cable (purchased separately) brings power and a control signal to the first actuator in a daisy chain configuration. Table 3. Floating Control Input Cables 3 ft 985-131 12 pk 3 ft Siemens TEC ...

Document No. 155-188P25 24 Vac Floating Control December 26, 2007 Page 12 Siemens Building Technologies, Inc. Wiring, Continued GDE131.1N Daisy Chain Table 4. Daisy Chain Cable 12 ft 985-134 12 pk 25 ft 985-135 12 pk 90 90 45 90 90 45 90 90 45 EA1238R1 Input cable from controller sold separately Figure 23. Troubleshooting WARNING: Do not open the actuator. If the actuator is ...

Technical Instructions 24 Vac Floating Control Document No. 155-188P25 December 26, 2007 Siemens Building Technologies, Inc. Page 13 Wiring Designations Each wire has the standard symbol printed on it. EA1095R1 24 Vac EARTH GROUND ISOLATING CLASS 2 TRANSFORMER FOR 24 Vac POWER : SAFETY ISOLATING TRANSFORMER PER EN 60742 120 Vac CW SUPPLY CCW NEUT Figure 24. Floating Control. Table 5. Floating ...

Document No. 155-188P25 24 Vac Floating Control December 26, 2007 Page 14 Siemens Building Technologies, Inc. Start-Up/ Commissioning 1. Check that the wires are connected correctly. 2. Connect wires 1 (red) and 6 (violet) to a Digital Multimeter (DMM) with the dial set at Vac. Apply a control signal (24 Vac) to wires 1 and 6 to verify that the operating voltage is within rang ...

Technical Instructions 24 Vac Floating Control Document No. 155-188P25 December 26, 2007 Siemens Building Technologies, Inc. Page 15 Dimensions 90 2-3/4 (70) 5/32 (4) 13/16 (21) 3-7/16 (87) 5-7/16 (137) 15/16 (94) 7/16 (11) min. 4 inch 100 mm 2-3/8 (60) 1/32 (0.8) EA0530R3 min. 1/4 inch 6 mm min. 8 inch 200 mm min. 3/8 inch 10 mm min. 1 inch 25 mm min. 2-3/8 inch 60 mm 6-5/8 (168) 7-1/16 (180) EA053 ...

Document No. 155-188P25 24 Vac Floating Control December 26, 2007 Information in this publication is based on current specifications. The company reserves the right to make changes in specifications and models as design improvements are introduced. OpenAir is a trademark of Siemens Building Technologies, Inc. Product or company names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of t ...