Siemens OpenAir GDE131.1P User Manual

Siemens Building Technologies, Inc.
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 potentiometer models available
• cUL and UL listed, CE certified
• Independently adjustable dual auxiliary switches available
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) or 88 lb-in (10 Nm) of torque.
Product Numbers
Table 1.
Torque Standard
With
Potentiometer
Dual Auxiliary
Switches Only
Pre-Cabled No Cables
GDE131.1U
— —
—
GDE131.1U/B (24 pk)
— —
Standard
—
GDE131.1P
GDE132.1P GDE136.1P
—
GDE131.1P/B (24 pk)
— —
Plenum
—
GDE131.1Q
— —
—
GDE131.1Q/B (12 pk)
— —
6 ft length
—
GDE131.1N
— —
—
GDE131.1N/B (24 pk)
— — —
Post Header AMP
GDE131.1T
— — —
44 lb-in
(5 Nm)
GDE131.1T/B (24 pk)
— — —
Terminal Strip
GLB131.1P
GLB132.1P GLB136.1P Plenum
—
88 lb-in
(10 Nm)
GLB131.1Q
— — 6 ft length
—

Siemens OpenAir GDE131.1P Specifications

General

Brand	Siemens
Model	OpenAir GDE131.1P
Category	Controller
Language	English

Summary

Specifications

Auxiliary Features

Information on feedback potentiometers and dual auxiliary switches.

Function and Mounting

Describes actuator function, torque, rotation, and mounting shaft sizes.

Specifications Continued

Operation and Sizing

Operation Principles

Explains floating control signals and actuator response to power failure.

Auxiliary Switches

Details on adjustable switching values for auxiliary switches.

Sizing and Selection

Guidance on selecting the correct actuator based on damper torque requirements.

Mounting and Installation

Manual Override

Mechanical Range Adjustment

Wiring and Rotation

Wiring Requirements

General wiring guidelines, transformer usage, and safety warnings.

Damper Rotation Control

Wiring Details

Wiring Connections

Rotation Adjustment

Daisy Chain and Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Guide

Basic troubleshooting advice for inoperative actuators.

Wiring Designations

Start-Up and Commissioning

Operation and Feedback Checks

Procedures for checking actuator operation and feedback potentiometer.

Auxiliary Switch A and B Checks

Procedures for checking the functionality of auxiliary switches A and B.