Carrier’s lineup of communicating peripherals for the i-Vu® building automation system has been expanded to include smart valves with Characterized Control Valve (CCV™) technology and smart damper actuators. These intelligent devices further enhance Carrier’s range of peripherals designed for the i-Vu system, helping operators improve comfort and efficiency in their buildings. Carrier is a part of Carrier Global Corporation (CARR), a global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions.
Direct Connectivity: The new smart actuators can connect directly to the actuator sub-network (Act Net) bus on any Act Net-enabled i-Vu controller, allowing precise valve and damper position management via serial commands without using physical I/O on the controller. They also support analog (2-10V) connections.
Enhanced Control Precision: The smart valves and damper actuators adjust to any position as directed by the controller, providing exact position feedback to the i-Vu system.
Simplified Setup: Up to eight smart devices can be connected to the Act Net bus on each i-Vu controller, helping to reduce installation time. The smart devices also support Act Net auto-addressing for quick setup.
Efficient Selection and Ordering: A new intelligent selection tool enables contractors to define an application, choose a valve size, and specify the valve flow coefficient (Cv). The tool then provides a range of suitable valves along with compatible actuators. Choices can then be exported to an Excel valve schedule report for project submittals.
Remote Accessibility: The smart valves and damper actuators can be accessed both locally and remotely via the i-Vu system, enabling thorough analysis and rapid error detection with fault detection and diagnostics (FDD). Operators receive automatic alerts if a valve or damper fails, gets stuck, or shows signs of cycling or leakage, ensuring timely and efficient maintenance. Precise position feedback is also communicated to the i-Vu system, ensuring proper operation.
