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Introduction to Air Dampers and Control Valves

• Air Damper Actuator Sizing
• Spring and Non-Spring Return Air Dampers Actuators
• Actuator Control Signals
• Belimo Actuator Nomenclature
• Actuator Mounting and Wiring Lab
• Introduction to Belimo Multi Function Technology

• The differences between parallel and opposed blade dampers.
• How to I size an actuator based on damper torque requirements.
• The differences between spring return and non-spring return actuators.
• The differences between control signals available on Belimo actuators.
• How to select control signals based upon application.
• How to identify spring and non-spring return actuators from the model number.
• How to mount and wire spring and non-spring return actuators.
• How to troubleshoot the mounting and wiring of Belimo actuators.
• The programming options available on Belimo Multi Function Technology products.

• 2 & 3-way vaves
• Valve Sizing and Selection
• Valve Characteristics and Limitations
• Valve Types
• NV and SY Control Valve Actuators

• The key differences between 2-way and 3-way valves.
• The key differences between mixing and diverting systems.
• How to calculate the Cv rating of valves and how to identify if a valve is suitable for an application based upon its Cv rating.
• The differences between each valve/flow characteristic.
• Where to find information pertaining to valve limitations using the available Belimo resources.
• How to identify valves by type (i.e. Ball valve, Glove valve etc.)
• The minimum system requirements for installation of the Belimo PICCV.
• The purpose of the lights and switches within the NV actuator and how to respond to these signals.
• How to find the supporting technical documentation i.e. wiring and transformer limitations for the SY actuator.