Siemens OpenAir GDE141.1U Owner's manual

Siemens Industry, Inc.
Technical Instructions
Document No. 155-784
October 20, 2016
OpenAir® Electronic Damper Actuators
GDE Series
Enhanced Non-spring Return Rotary
Description
The OpenAir direct coupled enhanced non-spring return rotary electric actuators are
designed for two-position/floating or modulating control of dampers.
Features
Selectable modulating control signal (0 to 10 Vdc or 2 to 10 Vdc).
24 Vac/dc compatible.
New line voltage (34x models) for 100 to 240 Vac two-position/floating control.
Integral 1/2-inch conduit connection.
Manual override.
Independently adjustable dual auxiliary switches available.
cUL and UL listed; certified
Application
These actuators are used in constant or variable air volume installations for control of
HVAC dampers requiring up to 44 lb-in (5 Nm) of torque.
Product Numbers Table 1.
Torque
Product Number
Control
Signal
Feedback
Dual
Auxiliary
Switches
Pre-Cabled
Power Supply
44 lb-in
(5 Nm)
GDE141.1U
2-position/
Floating
—
—
Standard
24 Vac/dc
GDE141.1U/B (24 pk)
—
—
Standard
GDE141.1P
—
—
Plenum
GDE141.1P/B (24 pk)
—
—
Plenum
GDE141.1Q
—
—
6-ft length
GDE142.1P*
•
—
Plenum
GDE146.1P*
—
•
Plenum
GDE341.1U
—
—
Standard
100 to 240 Vac
GDE346.1U*
•
•
Standard
GDE161.1P
Modulating
0(2) to 10 Vdc
•
—
Plenum
24 Vac/dc
GDE161.1P/B (24 pk)
•
—
Plenum
GDE161.1Q
•
—
6-ft length
GDE163.1P
•
—
Plenum
GDE164.1P*
•
•
Plenum
GDE166.1P*
•
•
Plenum
* For conduit adaption, order an ASK76.1U Conduit Adapter. See Accessories.

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Specifications
Power Supply
Operating voltage (G–G0) 24 Vac/dc +/-20%
100 to 240 Vac +/-10%
Frequency 50/60 Hz
Power consumption VA Watt
GDE14x 2.5 1
GDE34x 5 1.6
GDE16x 2.1 1.2
Control signal
Input signal (Y-G0)
Voltage-input 0(2) to 10 Vdc
Input resistance >100K ohms
Feedback signal
Position output signal (U–G0)
Voltage-output 0 to 10 Vdc
Maximum output current DC 1 mA
Equipment rating
Rating Class 2 according to UL, cUL
Class III per EN60730
Auxiliary features
Control signal adjustment
Offset (start point) Between 0 to 5 Vdc
Slope (span) Between 2 and 30 Vdc
Dual auxiliary switch contact rating 4A resistive, 2A inductive
Voltage
GDE1xxx.P 24 Vac/24 Vdc
GDE3xxx.x 250 Vac
DC rating 12 to 30 Vdc
DC 2A
Switch Range
Switch A 0° to 90° with 5° intervals
Recommended range usage 0° to 45°
Factory setting 5°
Switch B 0° to 90° with 5° intervals
Recommended range usage 45° to 90°
Factory setting 85°
Switching hysteresis: 2°
Feedback potentiometer (GDE142.1P)
Sliding contact (P2) 0 to 5000 ohm <10 mA
Load <1 W
Voltage UL-Class 2 (SELV/PELV for CE)
<24 Vac/dc
Function
Torque 44 lb-in (5 Nm)
Runtime for 90° opening or closing 90 sec. at 60 Hz (125 sec. at 50 Hz)
Nominal angle of rotation 90°
Maximum angular rotation 95°
Mounting
Shaft size: Minimum shaft length 3/4-inch (20 mm)
Figure 1. Acceptable Shaft Sizes.

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Specifications, continued
Housing
Enclosure NEMA Type 2
IP54 according to EN60529
(Not with cable-up mounting
orientation.)
Material Durable plastic
Gear lubrication Silicone-free
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 UL60730
cUL certified to Canadian
Standard C22.2 No. 24-93
These devices were approved for installation in plenum areas by Underwriters
Laboratories, Inc., per UL 1995.
EN60730-1, EN60730-2-14
Miscellaneous
Pre-cabled connection 18 AWG
Standard cable length 3 ft (0.9 m)
Life cycle Designed for 100,000 full strokes and
5 million repositions at rated torque
and temperature
Actuator Dimensions, inches (mm) 6.6 L × 2.8 W × 2.4 D
(166.7 L × 71 W × 61 D)
Packaging Dimensions, inches (mm) 6.5 L × 10.3 W × 3.1 D
(165.1 L × 261.1 W × 78.7 D)
Weight 1.35 lb (0.61 kg)
(with packaging) 1.91 lb (0.87 kg)
Accessories
NOTE: The auxiliary switches cannot be added in the field. Order the product
number that includes this option. See Table 1.
Figure 2. Conduit Adapter.
ASK76.1U: Provides a connection between
the actuator and conduit for actuator
models with auxiliary switches or built-in
potentiometers. All other standard actuator
models have built-in conduit adapters.
Figure 3. Rotary-to-Linear.
ASK71.5: Allows a direct-coupled
actuator to provide an auxiliary
linear drive.

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Accessories,
Continued
Figure 4. Rotary-to-Linear with Bracket.
ASK71.6: Allows economical
mounting of an OpenAir actuator
to a variety of surfaces.
Should be used in applications
where the actuator can be rigid-
surface mounted and a linear
stroke output is needed.
Figure 5. Shaft Insert.
ASK78.3U: Shaft inserts for use
with 3/8-inch (8 to 10 mm)
diameter shafts. (10/pk).
Included in box with GDE/GLB
Series.
NOTE: Factory-installed 1/2-
inch guide must be
removed prior to
installation.
Figure 6. 1/2-inch Shaft Guide.
985-101P25: Shaft guide, 1/2-inch (25/pk).
Factory-installed with GDE/GLB Series.
Figure 7. NEMA Type 4X Weather Shield.
ASK75.7U: GDE Actuators are UL listed to
meet NEMA Type 4X requirements (a
degree of protection against falling dirt,
rain, sleet, snow, windblown dust,
splashing water, hose-directed water,
corrosion, and damage from external ice
formation) when installed with an
ASK75.7U Weather Shield and outdoor-
rated conduit fittings. This weather shield
may be mounted in any orientation.
For dimensions, see Figure 30.

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Actuator
Components
2-Position/
Floating
Figure 8. Parts of the Actuator.
Legend
1. Base plate
2. Positioning scale for angle of rotation
3. Rotation direction adjustment
4. Conduit adapter
5. Connection cable
6. Manual override
7. Coupling bushing
8. Factory-installed 1/2-inch guide
9. Auxiliary Switch A
10. Auxiliary Switch B
11. Position indicator
12. Adjustment lever with
locking screw (4 mm hex)
13. Set screw for mechanical
range stop (4 mm hex)
14. Mounting bracket

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Actuator
Components,
Continued
Modulating
Figure 9. Parts of the Actuator.
Legend
1. Base plate
2. Positioning scale for angle of rotation
3. Slope adjustment
4. Offset (start point) adjustment
5. DIP switches
6. Cover for DIP switches
7. Conduit adapter
8. Connection cable
9. Manual override
10. Coupling bushing
11. Factory-installed 1/2-inch guide
12. Auxiliary Switch A
13. Auxiliary Switch B
14. Position indicator
15. Adjustment lever with
locking screw (4 mm hex)
16. Set screw for mechanical
range stop (4 mm hex)
17. Mounting bracket
Operation
A continuous 0(2) to 10 Vdc signal from a controller to wire 8 (Y) operates the damper
actuator. The angle of rotation is proportional to the control signal. A 0 to 10 Vdc position
feedback output signal is available between wire 9 (U) and wire 2 (G0) to monitor the
position of the damper motor.
In the event of a power failure, the actuator holds its position. In the event that only the
control signal is lost, the actuator returns to the 0position.
Life expectancy
An improperly tuned loop will cause excessive repositioning that will shorten the life of
the actuator.
Control signal
adjustment
GDE163.1P and GDE164.1P: For sequencing and the electronic limitation of the angle
of rotation.
Use the Uo potentiometer to set the offset (start point) between 0 to 5 Vdc.
Use the U potentiometer to set the slope (span) between 2 to 30 Vdc.
NOTE: The Y input is limited to a maximum of 10 Vdc. If the sum of the offset and
slope setting is greater than 10V, the angle of rotation is reduced providing the
feature of electronic limitation of the angle of rotation.

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Control signal
adjustment,
continued
Figure 10.
Ys Actuator position (100% = angle of rotation 90°*)
Y Control input signal
Uo Offset (start point)
U Slope
Uw Active voltage range (Ys changes)
* When the mechanical limitation of the angle of rotation
and self-adapt function are ON, 100% does not equal
90°. Also valid for control signal 0 to 10 Vdc.
Setting for
10V slope
0 Vdc offset
Figure 11.
Table 2.
Examples in Figure 10
Uo
Offset
Vdc
U
Slope
Vdc
Active Voltage
Range
Vdc
Ys
Actuator
Position
1. Minimum slope
0
2
0 to 2
0 to 100%
2. Limitation of rotation
5
30
5 to 10
0 to 16.7%
3. Limitation of rotation
0
30
0 to 10
0 to 33.3%
4. Setting shown in Figure
11.
0
10
0 to 10
0 to 100%
Control signal
adjustment
example:
Determine the setting needed to electronically limit the angle of rotation between 0 to 50%
(0° to 45°) using a 2 to 10 Vdc input.
Calculating the value of U:
VdcVdcVdcVdcUoVdc
[%]
U16)210(
%50 %100
])[][10(
[%]Ysrotationof
angleworking
100 
Settings: Uo = 2 Vdc;
U = 16 Vdc
Electronic limitation
angle of rotation Ys = 50% (45°)
Slope U = 16V
Active voltage range Uw = 2 to 10 Vdc
Figure 12. Example.

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Auxiliary Switches
GDE146.1P, GDE346.1U, GDE164.1P, GDE166.1P
Figure 13 shows the adjustable switching values for Auxiliary Switches A and B.
Actuator Scale:
Clockwise
Adjustment range for
Switches A and B
Setting interval: 5°
Switching hysteresis: 2°
Actuator Scale:
Counterclockwise
Figure 13. Adjustable Switching Values
for the Dual Auxiliary Switches.
NOTE: The auxiliary switch setting shafts rotate with the actuator. The scale is valid only
when the actuator is in the 0 position on clockwise motion.
Use the long arm of the †(AUX SWITCHADJUSTMENT) to point to the position of Switch A. Use
the narrower tab on the red ring to point to the position of Switch B.
Rotation Direction
GDE14x.1P, GDE34x.1U
Two-position/Floating
Control
Figure 14. Setting the Rotation Direction.

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Rotation Direction
Switch
Counterclockwise Clockwise
Figure 15. Direction of Rotation Switch.
The factory setting is clockwise.
The direction of rotation switch should match the damper rotation movement.
Dual in-Line Package
(DIP) Switches
GDE16x.1P
Raise the protective cover from left to right to locate the DIP switches. See
Figure 9 for the location of the cover.
Modulating
control signal selection
Figure 16.
0 to 10 Vdc
Position
(Factory Setting).
To change the control signal from the factory setting (0 to
10 Vdc), move the first DIP switch to the UP (2-10)
position.
Self-adapt Switch
Figure 17.
OFF Position
(Factory Setting).
The factory setting is 0(OFF).
When mechanical angle of rotation is limited, the self-adapt
switch (middle DIP switch) may be turned ON so that the
limited range will become the new 0 to 100% for the
actuator logic. In this case, 0 to 100% is not equal to 90°
CAUTION:
When turning the self-adaptive feature on or
after the software reset with the feature on, the
actuator will enter a five-minute calibration
cycle as the actuator adjusts to the rotation
limits of the system. A software reset happens
after power on or may be caused by
electrostatic discharge (ESD) at levels of 2kV
and above.
The self-adapt capability will scale the control signal
selected, either a 0 to10 Vdc or a 2 to 10 Vdc signal, within
the adjusted mechanical range. The feedback signal will
also reflect the control signal selected, either a 0 to 10 Vdc
or a 2 to 10 Vdc.

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Sizing
The type of actuator required depends on several factors.
1. Obtain damper torque ratings (ft-lb/ft2or Nm/m2) from the damper
manufacturer.
2. Determine the area of the damper.
3. Calculate the total torque required to move the damper:
Total Torque =
SF eaDamper AringTorque Rat 1

1Safety Factor: When determining the torque of an actuator required,
a safety factor should be included for unaccountable variables such as
slight misalignments, aging of the damper, and so on. A suggested
safety factor is 0.80 (or 80% of the rated torque).
4. Select the non-spring return actuator type from Table 3.
Table 3.
Total Torque
Actuator
<44 lb-in (5 Nm)
GDE
<88 lb-in (10 Nm)
GLB
<132 lb-in (15 Nm)
GEB
<221 lb-in (25 Nm)
GBB
<310 lb-in (35 Nm)
GIB
>310 lb-in >620 lb-in
(35 Nm to 70 Nm)
Use tandem mounting bracket ASK73.1 with
any GIB1x actuator.
Mounting and
Installation
Place the actuator on the damper shaft so that the front of the actuator is
accessible. The label is on the front side. A mounting bracket is included with the
actuator.
The minimum damper drive shaft length is 3/4-inch (20 mm).
Observe the service envelope around the actuator as shown in Figure 31.
Detailed mounting instructions are included with each actuator.
1/2-inch Ø
Factory-Installed
Guide
3/8-inch Ø
Use the shaft insert supplied for any
3/8-inch (8 to 10mm) diameter shaft
5/8-inch Ø
Figure 18. Damper Shaft Sizes.
NOTE: For all damper shafts with the exception of the 1/2-inch round shaft: Remove
1/2-inch Ø factory-installed guide before installation.