VC2, VC4, VC60, VC8

On-Off Actuator for VC Series Balanced Hydronic Valves

SPECIFICATIONS
The specifications following are nominal and conform to generally
accepted industry standards. Honeywell is not responsible for damages
resulting from misapplication or misuse of its products.

Voltage: Label Colour Code

24V 50Hz ; 24V 60Hz Models Blue
100-130 V 50-60 Hz Model Black
200-240 V 50-60 Hz Model Red
Power consumption:
6 Watts Max. at nominal Voltage (during valve position change).
Use 24 V Class 2 transformer.
Provide 6 VA per valve for transformer and connection wire sizing.
Maximum Duty Cycle: 15%
These 2-position (open/close) control actuators are used with VCZ Nominal timing: Valve opens in 6 seconds @ 60 Hz (20% longer @
1000, 1100, 6000 and 6100 series hydronic valves in a normal 50 Hz)
indoor environment to provide quick opening/closing to control the Electrical termination: Available in 3 versions:
(1) Molex™ (header # 39-30-1060). Requires mating
flow of hot and/or chilled water or glycol solution to 60% concentra-
connector (receptacle/housing # 39-01-2060). OR
tion. They are designed for on-off "zone" control of heating/cooling
(2) integral 1 meter [nominal 39"] leadwire cable.
systems, or to control individual fan coil, baseboard radiator or (3) 5 feet [1.5 meter] plenum-rated cable per UL94-5V.
convector applications. Includes plastic adapter for use with 3/8" flexible conduit.
Depending on the model selected, the actuator can be controlled End switch rating :
by a low or line voltage SPST or SPDT controller, such as a room 2.2 A inductive from 5 to 110 Vac,
thermostat, aquastat or flow switch. 1.0 A inductive above 110 to 277 Vac.
Min. DC switching capability: 5 mA @ 24 Vdc
VC80 series valve actuators are designed to be used with hard-
Operating ambient temperature:
wired electronic thermostats with series anticipator or power- 0 to 65°C [32 to 150°F]
stealing thermostats. Recommended control thermostats include Humidity Rating: 5-95% RH (non-condensing)
T8601D, T8401C, T8380 and T8360 families. Fluid temperatures: 34 to 203°F [1 to 95°C]
VC actuators use cam-operated cartridge travel to resist water Shipping & storage temperature: -40 to +65°C [-40 to +150°F]
Atmosphere: non-corrosive, non-explosive
hammer. Internal limit switches prevent motor overrun. Some of
Nominal Dimensions (Actuator only):
these actuators have conformally coated printed circuit boards for 3-23/32" width x 2-11/16" depth x 2-3/4" height
humidity resistance. 94 mm width x 68 mm depth x 70 mm height
Accessories: 272866B Valve Flushing Cap

2003.02.24 Form No. 95C-10920

© Honeywell Limited.
MODELS: [4] Dimension C D E
Actuator Only: VC2, VC4, VC60, VC8 (See Table 1) Pipe Fitting Sizes mm Inches mm Inches mm Inches
1/2" BSPP (int.) [2]
Bodies (Order Separately): VCZ..., (See 95C-10919) 98 3-7/8 111 4-3/8 136 5-11/32
1/2" BSPT (int.)
3/4" BSPP (int.)
Actuators 3/4" BSPT (int.) 94 3-11/16 130 5-1/8
Control Auxiliary Special 3/4" BSPP (ext.) 113 4-7/16
Model No. Power
Input Switch Features 22mm Compression [3] 112 4-7/16 140 5-1/2
INTERNATIONAL MODEL [4] 1" BSPP (int.) 94 3-11/16 136 5-11/32
VC2010zz00 24V~50Hz SPDT -- Molex 1" BSPP (ext.) 95 3-11/17 114 4-7/17 137 5-11/33
VC2011zz00 24V~50Hz SPDT -- Cable 1" BSPT (int.) 94 3-11/16 136 5-11/32
VC2012zz00 [1] 24V~50Hz SPDT -- Molex 113 4-7/16
28mm Compression [3] 116 4-9/16 147 5-13/16
VC2611zz00 24V~50Hz SPDT Yes Cable NORTH AMERICA STANDARD MODELS
VC4012zz00 200-240V~50-60Hz SPST -- Molex 3/8" FLARE [1] 98 3-7/8 136 5-11/32
VC4013zz00 200-240V~50-60Hz SPST -- Cable 1/2" SWEAT 89 3-1/2 130 5-1/8
VC4013zz11 [3] 200-240V~50-60Hz SPST -- Cable 1/2" FLARE [1] 111 4-3/8
VC4613zz00 200-240V~50-60Hz SPST Yes Cable
1/2" INVERTED FLARE [1] 98 3-7/8 136 5-11/32
VC6012zz00 200-240V~50-60Hz SPDT -- Molex
1/2" NPT (int.)
VC6013zz00 200-240V~50-60Hz SPDT -- Cable
3/4" NPT (int.) 130 5-1/8
VC6013zz11 [3] 200-240V~50-60Hz SPDT -- Cable
3/4" SWEAT 132 5-3/16
VC6612zz00 200-240V~50-60Hz SPDT Yes Molex 94 3-11/16 113 4-7/16
1" NPT (int.)
VC6613zz00 200-240V~50-60Hz SPDT Yes Cable 136
VC8011zz00 SPST -- Cable
1" SWEAT 5-11/32
24V~50Hz
VC8611zz00 24V~50Hz SPST Yes Cable 1-1/4" SWEAT
110 4-5/16 118 4-5/8 142 5-5/8
NORTH AMERICA MODELS [4] 1-1/4" NPT (int.)
VC2114zz11 [3] 24V~60Hz SPDT -- Plenum[2] [1] No adapters
VC2714zz11 [3] 24V~60Hz SPDT Yes Plenum[2] [2] Suitable for use as15 mm compression fitting
VC4011zz11 [3] 120V~60Hz SPST -- Cable [3] Dimensions shown with nuts and olives installed
VC4013zz11 [3] 200-240V~50-60Hz SPST -- Cable [4] Some models not available in all countries
VC8111zz11 [3] 24V~60Hz SPST -- Cable Table 2 - VC Valve assembled dimensions
VC8114zz11 [3] 24V~60Hz SPST -- Plenum[2] MANUAL OPENER
VC8711zz11 [3] 24V~60Hz SPST Yes Cable
The manual opener can be manipulated only when in the up position.
VC8714zz11 [3] 24V~60Hz SPST Yes Plenum[2]
The motorized valve can be opened by firmly pushing the red manual
lever down to midway and in. This holds the valve in the open
NOTE:
position. This "manual open" position may be used for filling, venting,
[1] with Snubber circuit
draining the system or for opening the valve in case of power failure.
[2] Plenum rated with 1.5 meter cable
The valve can be restored manually to the closed position by
[3] Model number ending with "11" has conformal coated printed circuit depressing the red manual lever lightly and then pulling the lever out.
board for heating/cooling use. The valve and actuator will return to the automatic position when
[4] Some models are not available in all countries. Not all VC Actuator power is restored.
modes are shown. NOTE: If the valve is powered open (the lever is down), it can not be
Table 1 - Actuator Model Identifiers manually closed unless actuator is removed.
INSTALLATION
VC Valve Assembled dimensions for reference (Figure 1 & Table 2): WHEN INSTALLING THIS PRODUCT:
1. Read these instructions carefully. Failure to follow them could
68 [2-3/4] 94 [3-3/4] 94 [3-3/4]
damage the product or cause a hazardous condition.
2. Check the ratings given in the instructions and on the product to
make sure the product is suitable for your application.
90 [3-9/16]
3. Installer must be a trained, experienced service technician.
D 4. Always conduct a thorough checkout when installation is com-
E pleted.
A
5. While not necessary to remove the actuator from the body, it can
A B B
be removed for ease of installation. The actuator can be installed
AB in any position to suit the most convenient wiring mode.
C 6. An extra 1" (25 mm) head clearance is required to remove the
C actuator.
Figure 1 - Nominal dimensions in inches and millimetres CAUTION:
! Disconnect power supply before connecting wiring to prevent
electrical shock and equipment damage.
On 24 V systems, never jumper the valve coil terminals, even
temporarily. This may damage the thermostat.
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PLUMBING
Refer to the VC Series Cartridge Valve Installation and Instruction
sheet, form number 95C-10919, for plumbing instructions.
IMPORTANT:
! For trouble-free operation of the product, good installation
practice must include initial system flushing, chemical
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4
water treatment, and the use of a 50 micron (or finer)
system side stream filter(s). Remove all filters before 3/8" flex
conduit
flushing. 2
1
Put the VC actuator manual lever in the manual open or the Figure 3 - Flexible Conduit Attachment
fully open (down) position to allow initial system flushing with
WIRING
the actuator mounted. This may be done without electrical
hook-up. Alternatively, reusable flush caps, part # 272866B, NOTE: Each 3-wire (SPDT) actuator must have individual spdt
may be purchased separately for use in initial flushing of dirty controller. Use series 40 or 80 for single controller to control
hydronic systems. multiple valves.
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Do not use boiler additives, solder flux and wetted Figures 4, 5, 6 and 7 show wiring connections. Port "A" open and
materials which are petroleum based or contain mineral closed denote valve open and closed positions respectively. On
oil, hydrocarbons, or ethylene glycol acetate. Compounds auxiliary switch models, terminal 4 (grey wire) contact makes at the
which can be used, with minimum 50% water dilution, are end of the Port A opening stroke. On Molex connector models, valve
& auxiliary switch boltage must be the same to meet approval
diethylene glycol, ethylene glycol, and propylene glycol
requirement. For mixed line voltage and 24 VAC (Safety Extra Low
(antifreeze solutions).
Voltage) application, the cable version is recommended.
TO INSTALL ACTUATOR
Installation of the actuator does not require draining the system,
provided the valve body and valve cartridge assembly remain in the
! CAUTION:
Disconnect power supply before connecting wiring to prevent
pipeline. Wiring may be done either before or after the actuator is electrical shock and equipment damage.
installed. 5 Valve 3 Port "A"
1. The actuator head is automatically latched to the valve. Align the * Closed
1 (3 WIRE) 6 L
coupling hole in the bottom of the actuator with the valve stem.
Press the actuator down towards the body with moderate hand force 4
6 5 4
Open

2
~ N
and turn the actuator counter-clockwise by 1/8 turn (45 degrees) to * AUX.SW. 3 2 1
line up the actuator with the piping. The latch will click when MODELS 40004798-001
engaged. See Figure 2. Figure 4 - Wire configuration for MOLEX™ models for
NOTE: The actuator can also be installed at right angles to the valve SPDT controller. (Series 20 & 60).
body but in this position the latch mechanism will not engage. WHITE Port "A"
Valve
2. Connect leadwires. See Figure 3 for flexible conduit installation ORANGE * BROWN Closed
with plenum-cable models. L
GREY

* AUX.SW.
(3 WIRE)
BLACK Open

BLUE
~ N
MODELS
Figure 5 - Wiring color code for cable models for SPDT
controller. ( Series 20 & 60 )

5 Port "A"
Valve 3 Closed
* ( 2 WIRE +
1 6
COMMON) Open
4 L

* AUX.SW.
6 5 4 2 ~ N
MODELS 3 2 1 40004798-002
Figure 6 - Wire configuration for MOLEX™ models for SPST
controller. (Series 40 & 80)

WHITE Valve Port "A"

ORANGE * BROWN Closed
BLACK Open L
Figure 2 - Latch Mechanism to detach Actuator GREY
( 2 WIRE + ~ N
* AUX.SW. COMMON) BLUE
MODELS
Figure 7 - Wiring color code for cable models for SPST
controller. ( Series 40 & 80)
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 OPERATION the thermostat contacts open, RLY1 is de-energized and the valve
motor is driven closed through SW1 and the NC contacts of SW3.
When the valve reaches the fully closed position, the cam operated
Actuator Connection Valve SW2 closes and SW1 opens anticipating the next call for heat
TM
Type Cable Model Molex Model Movement cycle.
Blue & Brown energised Pin #2 & #3 energised Pin
3-WIRE
Black de-energized #6 de-energised Closes
(for SPDT Valve
Blue & Black energised Pin #2 & #6 energised Pin
controller)
Brown de-energized #3 de-energised Opens BROWN 3 Close
Blue & Brown energised Pin #2 & #3 energised Pin SW1
2 + COM.
NC
Black open #3 & #6 open Closes S.P.S.T SW3
(for SPST
Blue & Brown energised Pin #2 & #3 energised Pin CONTROLLER
controller) .
Black closed #3 & #6 closed Opens Open NO
SW2
WHEN USED WITH SPDT (3-WIRE) CONTROLLER (Figure 8): On BLACK 6
a call for heat, the NO thermostat contacts close, the valve opens. AC
CW
When the valve reaches the fully open position, the cam actuated MOTOR
SW1 closes and SW2 opens. When the need for heat is satisfied L
the NC thermostat contacts close, energizing the valve through
SW1 to close the valve. When the valve reaches the fully close
position, the cam actuated SW2 closes and SW1 opens anticipating
~ N
BLUE 2
CAM

RLY1
the next call for heat cycle.
In a power failure the valve will stay at whatever position it was in
when the power was interrupted. When power is restored, the valve "VC" HYDRONIC VALVE
will respond to the controller demand.
Figure 9 - Actuator wiring for SPST controller

CHECKOUT
1. Raise the set point of the thermostat above room temperature to
S.P.D.T. Valve
CONTROLLER initiate a call for heat. Red valve position lever should move
BROWN Close SW1
NC downward to the open position.
3 2. For auxiliary switch models, observe all control devices. The valve
Open should open and the auxiliary switch (if present) should close and
NO SW2 make at the end of the opening stroke to activate auxiliary
BLACK 6
AC equipment.
CW 3. Lower the set point of the zone thermostat below room temperature.
L MOTOR

~
N
BLUE 2
CAM
4. Observe the control devices. The valve should close and all auxiliary
equipment should stop.

SERVICE
This valve should be serviced by a trained, experienced service
"VC "HYDRONIC VALVE technician.
1. If the valve is leaking, drain system OR isolate valve from the
Figure 8 - Actuator wiring for SPDT controller
system.
2. Check to see if the cartridge needs to be replaced.
NOTE: VC2114 and VC8114 actuators must be used with sepa-
rately-powered (hardwired) electronic controllers. Their sustained 3. If the motor or other internal parts of the actuator is damaged,
current draw is too low for power stealing (parasitic power) replace the entire actuator assembly.
thermostats or series anticipators of electromechanical thermo- NOTE: Honeywell hydronic valves are designed and tested for silent
stats. operation in properly designed and installed systems. However, water
noises may occur as a result of excessive water velocity. Piping noises
WHEN USED WITH SPST CONTROLLER (Figure 9): On a call for may occur in high temperature (over 212°F [100°C]) systems with
heat, RLY1 is energized making the NO contacts in SW3, the valve insufficient water pressure.
opens. When the valve reaches the fully open position the cam
operated SW1 closes and SW2 opens. When need for heat is
satisfied,

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