8 reasons

for the use of

damper actuators.

Motorisation of air dampers, VAV units,

fire dampers and smoke control dampers
from Belimo
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Small devices,
big impact.

Since 1975, the year in which the first direct coupled actuator was
manufactured and Belimo was founded, more than 100 million
­actuators, small and large, simple and intelligent, have been produced.
Thanks to our complete functionally and economically coordinated
range of HVAC control devices, we can offer you the perfect product
for your application. We are confident that our small devices have
a major impact on indoor comfort in buildings, the safety of people
and installations, and sustainability in building automation. This is
how we offer you unique added value. Save time, costs and hassle
during planning, installation and commissioning as well as replace-
ments (retrofit). Ongoing further development of our actuators and
sensors, including IoT connection, also offers transparency in building
management in order to increase well-being and efficiency. Whether
you require professional consulting on specific requirements or the
certainty that every actuator is put through its paces before delivery,
you can place your trust in the market leader Belimo when it comes
to field devices.
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Content.

1 The right actuator for every HVAC application

2 Energy-efficient motorisation

3 Uncompromised safety

4 The right product at the right time

5 Easy, universal installation

6 Ready for the future

7 Quick and simple retrofitting

8 Swiss Quality from Belimo since 1975

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1. The right actuator for

every HVAC application.

From small to large

Belimo offers a finely graduated product range that allows you to BENEFITS
economically motorise your dampers. Even for unfavourable space – Save costs with a correctly dimensioned
conditions or if a particularly large or tight air damper must be motor- actuator
ised, Belimo has the right actuator for the job. Does your application
require rotary or linear movement? Should it be “slow” or very fast? – The most comprehensive product range
Is a fail-safe necessary? What type of communication is needed? on the market
Belimo offers the most comprehensive product range on the market.
– Wide range of electrical and mechanical
accessories to complete the respective
application

202 mm

137 mm

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107 mm

1 Nm 0.1 kg
160 Nm 6.1 kg
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Perfectly suited to your application

The well-being and performance of people in a building greatly de- BENEFITS
pend on room climate. Belimo has a complete assortment of damper – Health, well-being and performance
actuators in its product range for air conditioning and distribution. come first

For indoor applications, outdoor applications or even adverse ambi- – Everything from one source to fit your
ent conditions, we have a solution for your office, hotel, production application
facilities, laboratory or sensitive work area. Belimo VAV solutions,
for example, have been setting standards in volumetric flow control – Protecting lives
since their market launch in 1983. Using motorisation solutions for
fire protection and smoke control, our high standards are proven to
help protect lives.
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2. E
 nergy-efficient
motorisation.

Safe and energy-efficient

The power consumption of an actuator appears to be negligible at BENEFITS
first glance. However, things look different over its entire service life. – Sustainable solution, conserving
Utilising energy-efficient actuator solutions offers significant savings resources
potential. This reduces costs and protects the environment.
–R
 eduction in operating costs thanks to
Belimo actuators guarantee safe and energy-saving operation. Our reduced consumption (up to 70 %)
patented motor control system features dynamic holding force
detection. This ensures that only as much current as necessary is
used to keep the dampers in the desired position.

To calculate the annual power required by an actuator, the consump-

tion in the rest position is decisive, as an air damper is at rest most of
the time. Using an actuator from Belimo can reduce annual actuator
energy consumption by up to 70 %.

Energy saving potential for damper

actuators in a building

Competitor damper actuator Belimo damper actuator

In operation
Power [W]

In operation
In rest position
In rest position

6:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m.

Time

Example: 5 Nm, 24 V, modulating

Comparable
Power competitor Belimo
In operation* 2W 1W

In rest position 1W 0.4 W

*Actuator moves/readjusts
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Thinking one step further

The power consumption of the fan is a significant factor in the operat- BENEFITS
ing costs of an air handling unit. The supply and extract air dampers – Up to 50 % less energy consumption with
or VAV (variable air volume) units are directly controlled in modern demand driven fan control
buildings by using presence, temperature and air quality sensors.
The air handling unit must therefore only deliver as much air as is – Reduced flow noise
really needed. This is also referred to as a demand-driven ventilation
concept. The system thus operates at the optimum operating point, –M
 ore comfort in rooms thanks to the
saving energy and reducing airflow noise. Communication with the prevention of draughts
fan control system takes place via our networkable field devices
using BACnet, Modbus, KNX or MP-Bus.
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3. U
 ncompromised
safety.

Where safety counts

Our safety actuators help save lives and minimise damage to buildings BENEFITS
and tangible assets. Our specially developed and reliable fire damper – Many years of experience in the field of
actuators and smoke control damper actuators form the foundation safety solutions
of comprehensive fire protection management in buildings.
–S
 upport with questions regarding
A complete product range of fail-safe and fast running actuators ­standards and certifications
increases safety by preventing hazardous situations and creating
and maintaining controlled conditions such as in production rooms, –T
 he most extensive product range on
laboratories or other sensitive areas. As the inventor of the direct the market
coupled damper actuator (actuator mounted directly on the damper
shaft), Belimo has extensive knowledge of the applicable standards – Increased safety thanks to the
and directives concerning fire protection and smoke control and can application-­specific use of high-tech
help you in the certification of your dampers. material
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Safety in exceptional situations

Especially in exceptional situations, such as fires or the risk of frost, BENEFITS
it is important to use products that are suitable for the respective – Meeting the highest safety requirements
application. Protecting lives and tangible assets is paramount. without compromise

Based on our many years of experience, we have developed an – Trust the market leader
extensive product range of safety actuators that meet national and
international application standards. Our safety actuators offer max- – Powerful safety technology in a compact
imum reliability in critical operating states. design

Safety Position Lock™ – standard mode

Safety Position Lock™ – triggered

Fire damper actuators with a steel gear and Safety Position Lock™,
which securely locks the fire damper in the closed position in case
of fire.
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4. The right product

at the right time.

From batch size 1

Whether as a damper manufacturer (OEM) or as a contractor or BENEFITS
system integrator in the project business, the day-to-day challenges – The right actuator for you – more than
are diverse, such as optimising manufacturing processes, ensuring just a standard solution (e.g. with a
short lead times in projects, managing a lack of installation personnel pre-mounted connector plug)
and reducing troubleshooting costs. We offer solutions that support
you in planning, on the construction site or in mounting the assembly – Save time and costs
with custom-made products for large quantities or a single product.
–Q
 uality and innovation from Belimo to
We manufacture the right actuator for you with customer-specific stand out from the crowd
or project-specific actuator parametrisation (control and feedback
signals, running times, baud rates, bus addresses, etc.), the right
cable length and with a suitable connector plug. In addition, we can
provide your actuator with site-specific labelling in order to ensure
that the actuator will be mounted on the right place.
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Close to our customers

with short delivery times
BENEFITS
It is important to us to design products that are easy to install and
– Fast and competent consulting
operate and require no maintenance. We are happy to advise you in
selecting the right products and our network of experts is always on
–S
 hort delivery times prevent delays on
hand to offer consultation and support.
the construction site

Fast delivery to the desired location is a matter of course at Belimo.

–R
 ely on our fast delivery and benefit
Our motto for standard actuators or products from our configurator
from lower warehousing costs as a
is: Order today – install at the construction site tomorrow. Over the
result
last five years, Belimo has invested over 90 million Swiss francs in
the logistics chain in order to guarantee short delivery times and
deliveries right on time.
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5. E
 asy, universal
installation.

Mounting and connection are

easier than ever
BENEFITS
To minimise your effort, we deliver our actuators pre-assembled and
– The actuators are immediately ready for
ready for installation on site. With the universal shaft clamp, small to
installation – simple, fast and reliable
large shaft diameters, whether round or square, can be permanently
mounted. A form fit actuator can be connected to a square shaft in
–U
 niversal actuator application (small
even less time.
to large shaft diameters, connecting
cables/terminals, universal connection
In addition to actuators with ordinary connecting cables, we also
voltage 24...240 V)
supply actuators with connecting terminals for direct wiring. This
eliminates the need for an additional junction box. Our consistent
–C
 onnecting terminals for direct wiring
colour and numbering concept for the connecting cables reduces
without additional junction box
any potential confusion during wiring. For whatever situation you are
facing, our actuators with universal connection voltage (24...240 V)
– IP protection is guaranteed regardless of
always provide the right solution. Incorrectly connected actuators
the mounting position
belong to the past. Our actuators meet up to protection class IP66/67
and NEMA 4X. We guarantee the respective IP protection regardless
of the mounting positions.
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Belimo Assistant Service-Tool ZTH EU

Simple parameterisation, setup

and monitoring
The focus is on flexibility and simple commissioning. Our actua- BENEFITS
tors are perfectly adaptable to the conditions on site thanks to the – The right tool for every job
parametrisation options. Whether in the office, in the workshop or
on site – parametrisation has never been easier with the right tool: – Maximum flexibility thanks to on-site
parametrisation
– With the Belimo Assistant, parameterisation is possible via
smartphone/tablet or PC/laptop (Windows). – Parametrisation of actuators with
the Belimo Assistant, even when
– The practical service tool ZTH EU is connected to the service de-energised
socket of the actuator via a cable. This tool is suitable for simple
parametrisation and control on site and is powered directly by
the actuator.
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6. Ready for
the future.

Seamlessly integrated
Networking technical building systems increases comfort, safety and BENEFITS
transparency. Their operation can be optimised and overall energy – Continuous operational optimisation and
consumption can be significantly reduced in new installations as energy efficiency thanks to transparency
well as in renovations/modernisations. Networking of individual
components can be easily implemented with bus systems that extend – Sustainably save energy and reduce
throughout the entire building. costs

Belimo offers the industry's largest product range of HVAC control – Hybrid operation enables gradual
devices with bus communication capability. As a result, a connec- modernisation
tion via BACnet, Modbus, KNX, MP-Bus or IoT can be implemented.
Moreover, up to two sensors (active, passive, switching contact) can
be connected directly to an actuator. These signals are digitised in
the actuator and are thus available as bus signals, saving inputs on
the controller.

Belimo actuators even facilitate gradual modernisation of building

automation. In hybrid operation, the actuator is controlled via a con-
ventional analogue signal. In addition, integration and monitoring
via bus is available. For the time being, the existing control system
can be retained and additional transparency can be created by inte-
grating the bus.

BMT

IoT actuators from Belimo offer a wide range of communication

options and enable the cost-efficient integration of sensors.
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Our investment in the future

Challenges such as population growth, trend towards urbanisation, BENEFITS
climate change and increasing demands for comfort, safety and – Innovative solutions tackle the
energy efficiency require advanced building operations. Simple and ­challenges of tomorrow
quick installation, commissioning and trouble-free operation are
becoming increasingly important. –S
 olution leadership thanks to Belimo
field devices
Belimo accepts this responsibility and is actively shaping the future.
In doing so, the focus remains on providing sustainable customer
benefits. We work with competent partners and research institutes
and invest in both technology and skilled workers of tomorrow.

Belimo is one of the pioneers of digitalisation in the HVAC sector

and does not limit itself to focusing on products. In planning with
BIM, ordering via our webshop, support or documentation provision,
digitalisation will increase productivity in the industry.
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7. Q
 uick and simple
RetroFIT+.

Turning old into new

Building modernisation and retrofitting existing HVAC systems is BENEFITS
becoming increasingly important. If an old actuator fails or an entire – Greatest possible flexibility when
building is being modernised (dampers and valves often remain replacing products (parametrisable
installed), finding replacement actuators is not always easy. But not actuators, terminals, compatible
with Belimo. Our product range includes universal, mechanically accessories)
­adaptable replacement actuators that offer flexible control. They can
be parametrised on site for the respective requirements (torque, angle –F
 ast replacement and therefore the
of rotation, running times and control signal). Actuators with terminals shortest system downtimes
allow existing cables to be used. We also offer special components
such as adapter plates and mounting kits as accessories, which are
precisely matched to the requirements of replacements.

In the area of volumetric flow control for ventilation applications,

complete retrofit sets are available. These sets contain all compo-
nents that are designed to work together. In addition, if you have not
found what you are looking for in our standard range, we can also
offer you special solutions.
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Finding a replacement is simple

Are you looking for the right replacement for a defective actuator? BENEFITS
Whether from Belimo or a market competitor, the RetroFIT+ app – Find the right actuator quickly and
from Belimo will help you find the right replacement product in just reliably thanks to our large product
a few steps. With the OCR (Optical Character Recognition) function, database
the app is easy to use. Take a photo of the labelling of the defective
device. The OCR software recognises and searches for the relevant – The app is available for download in
text modules in our RetroFIT+ database. After a few more entries, the most popular stores
the replacement is ordered. Belimo RetroFIT+ is available in twelve
languages. You can find replacement products for ventilation damper
actuators, valves and sensors. However, if you would like a personal
consultation, we look forward to hearing from you.

1. Take a photo or select 2. Select replacement product 3. Buy with just one click
one from your media library according to specifications,
click to the webshop
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8. S
 wiss Quality from
Belimo since 1975.

Tested quality
Operational excellence ensures that our products are manufactured BENEFITS
with the highest quality and reliability at marketable prices. In doing – Highest degree of reliability in operation,
so, we operate according to the priorities: quality first, timeliness even under adverse ambient conditions
second and cost third.
– Long product life
Belimo was the first manufacturer of HVAC actuators to offer a five-
year warranty. To meet the highest quality requirements, each product –A
 ll products undergo extensive testing to
undergoes intensive testing with up to 100 test steps before delivery. meet our high quality standards before
In addition, Belimo has its own test centre for long-term load tests, delivery
even under extreme environmental and climatic conditions, for both
new developments and series products.
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Added value for our customers

Added value for our customers is the measure of our success. We BENEFITS
support our customers by offering solutions with greater comfort, – 5-year warranty
efficiency and safety. Our damper actuators are easy to install and
are maintenance-free. – Competent consulting

Belimo has been a pioneer in the HVAC sector since 1975. Benefit – Trust the market leader
from our experience with over 100 million actuators delivered. We
are committed to Swissness – fairness, precision, reliability and
sustainability. For us, trust begins with the consultation.

2021
Smallest HVAC actuator in
the Belimo product range

2018
Introduction of IoT-
enabled actuators

2005
New generation of
damper actuators
1995
New product range
of safety actuators
1983
1976 First volumetric
First motorised direct flow controller
coupled damper actuator
All inclusive.

Belimo is the global market leader in the development, production, 5-year warranty
and sales of field devices for the energy-efficient control of heating,
ventilation and air-conditioning systems. The focus of our core business
is on damper actuators, control valves, sensors and meters. On site around the globe

Always focusing on customer value, we deliver more than only products.

We offer you the complete product range for the regulation and control
Complete product range
of HVAC systems from a single source. At the same time, we rely
on tested Swiss quality with a five-year warranty. Our worldwide
representatives in over 80 countries guarantee short delivery times
and comprehensive support through the entire product life. Belimo Tested quality
does indeed include everything.

The “small” Belimo devices have a big impact on comfort, energy Short delivery times
efficiency, safety, installation and maintenance.

In short: Small devices, big impact.

Comprehensive support

EN – 09.2024 – Subject to technical modifications

BELIMO Automation AG
Brunnenbachstrasse 1, 8340 Hinwil, Switzerland
+41 43 843 61 11, [email protected], www.belimo.com