22C, 22CX, 22CX5, 26LC

Series
ON/OFF electrothermic actuators

Technical Data Sheet

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Description
The electrothermic actuators 22C, 22CX, 22CX5 and 26LC Series are ON/OFF devices used for automatic actuation of the
valves on thermostatic adaptable valves, fan coil valves, manifolds. The electrothermic actuators are available in the following
versions:
• NO (normally open), NC (normally closed)
• 2-wire or 4-wire (with auxiliary microswitch), both easy to fix on the valve body with a M30x1,5 threaded ring nut.

22C
Electrothermic actuator compact design with on/off action compatible with thermosta-
tic adaptable valves, fan coil valves, manifolds. Cap made of flame retardant plastic.
Nickel-plated brass threaded ring nut M30x1.5. Normally Close (NC) and Normally Open
(NO). Stroke: 3,5 mm. Nominal closing force: 100N (NC) – 80N (NO). Operating temperature
range 0÷50°C. 4 poles cable version complete of auxiliary microswitch (NO4 – NC4). Auxi-
liary microswitch not energized, inductive load: maximum 700 mA. IP44 in vertical position.
Compliant with LVD 2014/35/UE, EMC 2014/30/UE. Approved TÜV.

Cable ø=7,2 mm

Type Part no. Power supply Weight [g]

22C 22C230NC2 230V 150

22C 22C24NC2 24V 150
22C 22C230NC4 230V 200
22C 22C24NC4 24V 200
22C 22C230NA2 230V 150
22C 22C24NA2 24V 150
22C 22C230NA4 230V 200
22C 22C24NA4 24V 200

Cable ø=5,5 mm

Type Part no. Power supply Weight [g]

22C 22C230NC2-5 230V 150

22C 22C24NC2-5 24V 150
22C 22C230NA2-5 230V 150
22C 22C24NA2-5 24V 150

22CX
Electrothermic actuator compact design with on/off action compatible with thermosta-
tic adaptable valves, fan coil valves, manifolds. Cap made of flame retardant plastic.
Nickel-plated brass threaded ring nut M30x1.5. Normally Close (NC) and Normally Open
(NO). Stroke: 3,5 mm. Nominal closing force: 100N (NC) – 80N (NO). Operating tem-
perature range 0÷50°C. 4 poles cable version complete of auxiliary microswitch (NO4
– NC4). Auxiliary microswitch not energized, inductive load: maximum 700 mA. IP54.
Compliant with LVD 2014/35/UE, EMC 2014/30/UE. Approved TÜV.

Type Part no. Power supply Weight [g]

22CX 22CX230NC2 230V 150

22CX 22CX24NC2 24V 150
22CX 22CX230NC4 230V 200
22CX 22CX24NC4 24V 200
22CX 22CX230NA2 230V 150
22CX 22CX24NA2 24V 150
22CX 22CX230NA4 230V 200
22CX 22CX24NA4 24V 200

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22CX5
Electrothermic actuator compact design with on/off action compatible with thermostatic
adaptable valves, fan coil valves, manifolds. Cap made of flame retardant plastic.
Nickel-plated brass threaded ring nut M30x1.5. Normally Close (NC). Stroke: 5mm.
Nominal closing force: 110N (NC). Operating temperature range 0÷50°C. 4 poles cable
version complete of auxiliary microswitch (NC4). Auxiliary microswitch not energized,
inductive load: maximum 700 mA. IP54.
Compliant with LVD 2014/35/UE, EMC 2014/30/UE. Approved TÜV.

Type Part no. Power supply Weight [g]

22CX5 22CX5230NC2 230V 150

22CX5 22CX5230NC4 230V 150
22CX5 22CX524NC2 24V 200
22CX5 22CX524NC4 24V 200

Type Part no. Power supply Weight [g]

22CX5 22CX5230NC2-2 230V-Cable 2m 150

22CX5 22CX5230NC4-2 230V-Cable 2m 150
22CX5 22CX524NC2-2 24V-Cable 2m 200
22CX5 22CX524NC4-2 24V-Cable 2m 200

26LC
Electrothermic actuator compact design with on/off action compatible with
thermostatic adaptable valves, fan coil valves, manifolds. Cap made of flame retar-
dant plastic. Nickel-plated brass threaded ring nut M30x1.5. Normally Close (NC) 230
Vac and 24 Vac. Stroke: 3,5mm. Easily removable electrical cable with safety latch
connector. LED check for the status (ON/OFF) of the actuator. 4 poles cable
version complete of auxiliary microswitch (NC4). Auxiliary microswitch not energized,
inductive load: max 700 mA. IP64.
Compliant with LVD 2014/35/UE, EMC 2014/30/UE. Approved TÜV.

Type Part no. Power supply Weight [g]

26LC 26LC230NC2 230V 140

26LC 26LC24NC2 24V 140
26LC 26LC230NC4 230V + microswitch 155
26LC 26LC24NC4 24V + microswitch 155

22C
3
4
2

5
Features
1. Transparent zone
2. Wax thermostatic element
3. Opposing spring
1
4. Electrical microswitch (4 wire)
5. Electrical wiring
6. Ring Nut M30x1,5
6

Normally closed

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22CX
3
2 4

Features
5
1. Transparent zone
2. Wax thermostatic element
3. Opposing spring
4. Electrical microswitch (4 wire)
1 5. Electrical wiring
7 6. Ring Nut M30x1,5
7. O-Ring
6

Normally closed

22CX5
3
2
4

Features
5
8 1. Transparent zone
2. Wax thermostatic element
3. Opposing spring
1 4. Electrical microswitch (4 wire)
7 5. Electrical wiring
6. Ring Nut M30x1,5
6 7. O-Ring
8. Spacer

Normally closed

26LC
4

5
2 Features
1. Ring Nut M30x1,5
2. Spring
1 3. Wax thermostatic element
6
4. LEDs
5. Microswitch (4-wire)
6. Cable connector

Normally closed

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Technical features
22C 22CX 22CX5 26LC
Action ON/OFF ON/OFF ON/OFF ON/OFF
Type of movement Linear Linear Linear Linear
230 V a.c. 230 V a.c. 230 V a.c. 24-230 V a.c.
Power supply 24 V a.c./d.c. 24 V a.c./d.c. 24 V a.c./d.c. (+10%÷-15%)
(+10%÷-15%) (+10%÷-15%) (+10%÷-15%)
Frequency 50 ÷ 60 Hz 50 ÷ 60 Hz 50 ÷ 60 Hz 50 ÷ 60 Hz
Power consumption (conti- 1,8 W (230V) 1,8 W (230V) 1,8 W (230V)
1,8 W (230V-24V)
nuous duty) 1,6 W (24V) 1,6 W (24V) 1,6 W (24V)
Initial opening time (NC) or
closing time (NO) (230V) 75 s. 75 s. 70 s. 75 s.
(Power on) 230V.
Final opening time (NC) or
closing time (NO) (Power on) 3 min. 3 min. 5 min. 3 min.
230V.
Initial opening time (NC) or
closing time (NO) (Power on) 3 min. 3 min. 95 s. 3 min.
24V.
Final opening time (NC) or
closing time (NO) (Power on) 5 min. 5 min. 6 min. 5 min.
24V.
Actuator stroke max 3,5mm max 3,5mm max 5mm max 3,5mm
Auxiliary microswitch not ener- max 700 (3A) mA - max 700 (3A) mA - max 700 (3A) mA - max 700 (3A) mA -
gized (4-pole model) 250 V a.c. 250 V a.c. 250 V a.c. 250 V a.c.
Protection class IP44 to EN60529 IP54 to EN60529 IP54 to EN60529 IP64 to EN60529
Electrical Protection class Class II Class II Class II Class II
Pollution rating Grade 2 Grade 2 Grade 2 Grade 2
Nominal closing force (power 110 N (±10%) (NC) 110 N (±10%) (NC)
110 N (±10%) (NC) 110 N (±10%) (NC)
OFF) 80N (±10%) (NO) 80N (±10%) (NO)
Operating temperature range 0÷50°C 0÷50°C 0÷50°C 0÷50°C
Storage temperature limiti -25÷60°C -25÷60°C -25÷60°C -25÷60°C
Flid temperature limit 110°C 110°C 110°C 110°C
Polyamide +30F.V. Polyamide +30F.V. Polyamide +30F.V.
ABS V0 flame retar-
Plastic cover flame retardant RAL flame retardant RAL flame retardant RAL
dant RAL 9016
9016 9016 9016
2-pole x 0,75mm2 2-pole x 0,5mm2 2-pole x 0,5mm2 2-pole x 0,5mm2
1m length* 1m length*4-pole x 1m length*4-pole x 1m length*4-pole x
Electrical cable
4-pole x 0,75 mm2 0,5 mm2 0,5 mm2 0,5 mm2
1 m length* 1 m length* 1 m length* 1 m length*
Threaded ring nut Threaded ring nut Threaded ring nut Threaded ring nut
Valve connenction
M30x1,5 M30x1,5 M30x1,5 M30x1,5

* Special cable length on request

Reliability of the electrothermic actuators 22C, 22CX, 22CX5 and 26LC Series is guaranteed due to 100% testing of the
production.

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Application
The electrothermic actuators 22C, 22CX, 22CX5, 26LC Series are used for ON/OFF control of the heat emission of terminal
control units in heating and air conditioning systems, through an electric signal transmitted by a thermostat.
The use of electrothermic actuators instead of pure thermostatic actuators allows remote control. The room thermostat or control
component controlling the system can be positioned in the most suitable point of each room to provide regulation and wired back
to the electrothermic control head.

Operation
Operation of the electrothermic actuators 22C, 22CX, 22CX5, 26LC Series is powered by on a wax thermostatic element assem-
bled into in the actuators and activated by a PTC thermistor against a signal sent by a room thermostat or timing thermostat.
When the thermostatic element expands, it supplies the thrust required for the movement of the valve. The 4-wire version is
provided with an auxiliary contact for additional features (metering, control of pump, fan or other equipment). The actuator has a
transparent zone that allows for checking the status of the actuator (only for 22C, 22CX and 22CX5 Series)
Red = valve closed - Black = valve open.

About the 26LC Series, for using with devices that have an electrical consumption higher than microswitch limits, use an additional
relay. Two LEDs (visible only when lighted) are positioned on top of the actuator: the green LED shows the power supply presence
and the blue LED shows when the valve is open.

Installation
Electrothermic actuators 22C, 22CX, 22CX5, 26LC Series can be selected according to the type of system, installation space
and power supply. In systems with 2-way control valves fitted with electrothermic actuators it is advisable to install by-pass
valves in (466 Series or USVR Series) to ensure a minimum recirculation of the mean.

Mounting
To install the actuators follow these steps:
1. remove the protective cap, if present, or handwheel from the valve (or manifold outlet)
2. screw-in the actuator ring nut by hand on the threaded part of the valve body and lock it
3. connect the wires to the power supply
4. insert the plug in the actuator connector (only for 26LC Series)

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Maintenance
Do not remove the cable. Opening the 22C, 22CX, 22CX5, 26LC Series actuator will cause irreparable damage to the
device. Faulty actuators must be replaced as complete sets.

Warning 22C Series. Warning 22CX, 22CX5 Series.

The actuator has an degree of IP54 is installed in any position
protection IP44 in vertical position. respect to the valve body.
IP 44

IP 40 IP 40

IP 40

Warning 26LC Series.

Protection class IP64 allows to install the 26LC in any The removable cable allows easy mounting, mainte-
position respect to the valve body. nance and replacing. Pull the connector pressing the
safety latch to take it out from the socket.

Cap
Plug

Ring nut
Safety latch

Connector

Electrical wire connections

22C-22CX-22CX5-26LC 2-wires 22C-22CX-22CX5-26LC 4-wires

(Blue) (Blue)

(Brown)
(Brown)

Thermostat Thermostat
(Blue) (Brown) (Blu) (Brown)
(Black)

(Grey)

Relay

Pump

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Overall dimensions (mm)

22C 22CX-22CX5 26LC

38
50 40.5
49.5 41 51

54
52
51

51

71
M30 x 1,5

Specification text
22C Series
Electrothermal actuator 22C Series WATTS brand ON/OFF action, compatible with radiator valves, fan coil valves and manifolds.
Hood in self-extinguishing polymeric material. Nickel-plated brass nut M30 x 1.5. Version NC or NO. Version with 230Vac or
24Vac/dc with 2 or 4 wires with auxiliary micro-switch. Stroke: 3.5 mm. Degree of protection IP44 in vertical position.
Compliant with LVD 2014/35/UE, EMC 2014/30/UE. Approved TÜV.

22CX Series
Electrothermal actuator 22CX Series WATTS brand ON/OFF action, compatible with radiator valves, fan coil valves and
manifolds. Hood in self-extinguishing polymeric material. Nickel-plated brass nut M30 x 1.5. Version NC or NO. Version with
230Vac or 24Vac/dc with 2 or 4 wires with auxiliary micro-switch. Stroke: 3.5 mm. Degree of protection IP54.
Compliant with LVD 2014/35/UE, EMC 2014/30/UE. Approved TÜV.

22CX5 Series
Electrothermal actuator 22CX5 Series WATTS brand ON/OFF action, compatible with radiator valves, fan coil valves and
manifolds. Hood in self-extinguishing polymeric material. Nickel-plated brass nut M30 x 1.5. Version NC. Version with 230Vac or
24Vac/dc with 2 or 4 wires with auxiliary micro-switch. Stroke: 5 mm. Degree of protection IP54.
Compliant with LVD 2014/35/UE, EMC 2014/30/UE. Approved TÜV.

26LC Series
Electrothermal actuator 26LC WATTS Series WATTS brand ON/OFF action, compatible with radiator valves, fan coil valves and
manifolds. Hood in self-extinguishing polymeric material. Nickel-plated brass nut M30 x 1.5. NC Version. Version 230 Vac or 24 Vac
with 2 or 4 wire with an auxiliary microswitch. Stroke: 3.5 mm. Cable with anti-jamming system. Visual inspection of LED operating
status. Degree of protection IP64. Compliant with LVD 2014/35/UE, EMC 2014/30/UE. Approved TÜV.

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