VRD3

VAV Universal

Actuators
LMX24-V LUX24-V LF24-V
NMX24-V LHX24-V AF24-V
AMX24-V

Application
The VRD3 VAV Universal is used for pressure independent air flow control.
This unit can be used with spring and non-spring return actuators, meeting the
needs of many applications.

Technology
The VRD3 VAV Universal utilizes the Belimo D3 sensor technology in conjunction
with PI control characteristics. This combination offers maintenance free
operation and exceptional pressure independent flow control.
Technical Data
Power Supply 24 VAC ± 20% 50/60 Hz
24 VDC ± 10%
Operation
The nominal volumetric flow range, @nom is set using the ZKO-VRD3 adjustment
Power Consumption 2W
key. The minimum and maximum volumetric flow rates (@min and @max) are set
Transformer Sizing 3.5 VA without actuator (class 2 power source) using either the on-board potentiometers or the ZTH-VAV programming tool.
Electrical Connection
electrical screw terminal (for 26 to 14 GA wire) The VRD3 flow setpoint is controlled using an external input signal (2-10 VDC or
0-10 VDC). This unit controls the position of the actuator to maintain the
actuator 3-pin plug for -V type actuator
volumetric flow rate. VRD3 feedback (U5) indicates the actual volumetric flow
programming tool RJ-12
rate (2-10 VDC or 0-10 VDC).
Pressure Sensor
type Belimo D3, dynamic with quasi-static behavior
range 0.008 to 1.2" WC [2 to 300Pa] Dimensions in Inches [mm]
max pressure 12" WC [±3000Pa]
temperature (air) 32°F to 122°F [0°C to 50°C]
humidity 5 to 90% RH non-condensing

2.13“ [54]
.20“ [5]
material sensor glass, epoxy resin, PA and TPE
Configuration
potentiometer @min: 0-100% of @nom
@max: (30-100%) of @nom
jumper VRD3 or VRD2 mode
adjustment key ZKO-VRD3 ΔP @ @nom (50…300Pa)
programming tool ZTH-VAV (@min [0-100% of @nom] and @max
K20975- 12/08 - Subject to change. © Belimo Aircontrols (USA), Inc.

[30-100% of @nom], 2-10 VDC or 0-10 VDC 6.02“ [153]

input, VAV or CAV mode)
5.51“ [140]
Operating Range @nom: OEM specific nominal volumetric flow setting
Max System Pressure 5.12“ [130]
4" WC [<1000Pa]: adjustable ΔP @ @nom range 0.2 to
1.2" WC [= 50 to 300Pa]

1.77“ [45]
4 to 6" WC [>1000 to 1500Pa]: Adjustable ΔP @ @nom
range = 0.6 to 1.2" WC [150 to 300Pa]
0.18“ [4.5]

3.47“ [88]
Input Signal 2-10 VDC: @min…@max, CLOSED with signal <0.1 VDC
0-10 VDC: @min…@max
1.69“ [43]
Input Impedance 100 kΩ
Override Control Z1: Open
Z2: Closed, @min, @max
Feedback Output: U5 volumetric flow 0-100% @nom, 2-10 VDC or
0-10 VDC (0.5mA max)
Ambient Temperature 32°F to +122°F [0°C to +50°C]
Storage Temperature -4°F to +176°F [-20°C to +80°C]
Humidity 5 to 90% RH non-condensing Accessories
Servicing maintenance free ZKO-VRD3 @nom adjustment key
Quality Standard ISO 9001 ZTH-VAV Programming tool
Weight 0.9 lbs [440g] Input Signal Converter:
SBG24 0-20 VDC Phase Cut to 0-10 VDC modulating
VSW3 Floating Point (3P) to 0-10 VDC modulating

800-543-9038 USA 866-805-7089 CANADA 203-791-8396 LATIN AMERICA

1
VRD3
VAV Universal

Operation, Setup, Connection

ol o l
To min To max
%nom %nom

a
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
– + w PP U5 Z1 Z2
T
~ Power

b
Service

24VAC/DC
50/60Hz
2W VRD2
3.5VA VRD3

III
Actuator

800-543-9038 USA 866-805-7089 CANADA 203-791-8396 LATIN AMERICA

2
 VRD3
VAV Universal

Wiring Diagrams
1.

Line 1 Common
Volts 2 + Hot

ZTH-VAV 0-10 VDC / 2-10 VDC Input 3 W ZTH-VAV

PP Connection – ZTH-VAV 4 PP
Actual Volumetric Flow Feedback
5 U5
0-10 VDC / 2-10 VDC

{
Override Control Input 6 Z1
ctuator Z1 / Z2
-V Actuator
7 Z2

Priority
7
6
2.
8
5 1 Common
Line
9 Volts 2 + Hot

0-10 VDC / 2-10 VDC Input 3 W ZTH-VAV

PP Connection – ZTH-VAV 4 PP
Actual Volumetric Flow Feedback
5 U5
0-10 VDC / 2-10 VDC
Override Control Input
Z1 / Z2 { 6 Z1

7 Z2
-V Actuator

ZTH-VAV

1 Common
2 + Hot
ctuator
3 W

4 PP

5 U5

Priority 6 Z1
-V Actuator
1 7 Z2

4
3
2

2a.

Line 1 Common
Volts 2 + Hot

0-10 VDC / 2-10 VDC Input 3 W ZTH-VAV

PP Connection – ZTH-VAV 4 PP
Actual Volumetric Flow Feedback
5 U5
0-10 VDC / 2-10 VDC

{
Override Control Input 6 Z1
Z1 / Z2
-V Actuator
7 Z2

1 Common
2 + Hot

3 W ZTH-VAV
4 PP

5 U5

6 Z1
-V Actuator
7 Z2

800-543-9038 USA 866-805-7089 CANADA 203-791-8396 LATIN AMERICA

3
VRD3
VAV Universal

Operation

Nominal Volumetric Flow @nom @nom corresponds to the maximum volumetric flow of the VAV unit at which the pressure drop and noise are still within the
permissible operating conditions. The @nom values are defined by the unit manufacturer. The VRD3 controller must be calibrated
for this flow rate.
The actual volumetric flow value signal (U5) is always in relation to the @nom. Modifications of the operating volumetric flow
settings @min and @max have no influence on the U5 voltage signal.

Operating Volumetric Flow, @min … @max In variable operation, the volumetric flow is specified by the reference signal (w) in the range @min to @max.
– @min forms the lower limit value. Adjustment range 0 to 100% of @nom.
– @max forms the upper limit value. Adjustment range 30 to 100% of @nom.
The @max value must always be set higher than the @min value; otherwise the VRD3 controller will operate in CAV mode with the @min
volume as setpoint.
See also Note below. For @min/@max setting, see page 6

VAV Application In VAV operation, the regulated amount of air @min to @max is specified via an analog reference signal, 0-10 VDC or 2-10 VDC
Example: Mode 0-10 VDC

Reference signal w
[V] max
10 [V] U5 Signal
nom

Setpoint Actual volumetric flow signal U5

(reference signal)

Volumetric flow [% nom]

min

K20975 - 12/08 - Subject to change. © Belimo Aircontrols (USA), Inc.

VAV Voltage Level Starting point End point

0.0 10 Mode:
. < Modulating operation > . 0-10 VDC
V min Vmax

Shut-off

0.0 0.1 2.0 10

. .
CLOSED V min < Modulating operation > Vmax 2-10 VDC

VAV Operation «Damper CLOSED» option

In mode 2-10 VDC, it is possible to achieve shut-off mode (damper CLOSED) by lowering the reference signal to 0.0 VDC.

Override controls
For forced control input during VAV operation, e.g. CLOSED or OPEN, the reference signal w (input 3) can be overridden by switching
the control inputs 6 (Z1) and 7 (Z2).

NOTE
Concerning Difference @min Setting VRD3, VRD2:
The adjustment range of the operating mode @min with:
– VRD2 refers to 0 to 100% of @max
– VRD3 refers to 0 to 100% of @nom

800-543-9038 USA 866-805-7089 CANADA 203-791-8396 LATIN AMERICA

4
 VRD3
VAV Universal

Operation

CAV Application Four constant volumetric flow (CAV) stages are available for step mode:
– Shut-off operation – damper CLOSED: the damper is moved to CLOSED.
– CAV stages @min / @max: the VRD3 controls the selected volumetric flow at a fixed value.
– Flushing operation – damper OPEN: the damper can be opened for maximum ventilation, in which case air volume control is deactivated.
The override control signals are connected to Z1 (Terminal 6) and Z2 (Terminal 7). If signals appear at these two inputs simultaneously, input Z1
(6) for the OPEN function takes priority. See table for priority list.

OPEN
Control – OPEN max
– @max 10 [V] U5 Signal
nom

Actual volumetric flow signal U5

Volumetric flow [% nom]

– @min
– CLOSED min
CLOSED

Priority: Input w, Z1, Z2 and ZTH-VAV

1 Z1 (terminal 6)
2 Z2 (terminal 7)
3 VAV adjustment tool ZTH-VAV (PP command)
K20975- 12/08 - Subject to change. © Belimo Aircontrols (USA), Inc.

4 Reference signal w (terminal 3)

800-543-9038 USA 866-805-7089 CANADA 203-791-8396 LATIN AMERICA

5
VRD3
VAV Universal

Operation

@min / @max Setting

[Potentiometer or Tool (PP Command)] The operating volumetric flow settings @min and @max can be adjusted two different ways on the VRD3:
a) Adjustment potentiometers (Same as VRD2)
@min 0 to 100% of @nom
@max 30 to 100% of @nom
b) ZTH-VAV tool (PP command)
@min and @max potentiometers must be set to "Tool" position for configuration with ZTH-VAV tool. The display may need to be
refreshed by pressing the keys ↑↓. See illustration:

Adjustment potentiometer @min / @max

40 50 Tool
30 60
20 70 ZTH-VAV

10 80
▲ ▼ – + OK
0 90
ol 100 ZTH-VAV
To
r = read
w r w = write
VRD3 parameterized
value
45 %
0…100% Tool (PP)

Automatic adjustment via

potentiometer position
Potentiometer: effective value
– Tool: ZTH value 45 %
– 0…100%: Potentiometer value active

The @max value must always be set higher than the @min value; otherwise the VRD3 controller will operate in CAV mode with the @min
volume as setpoint.

K20975 - 12/08 - Subject to change. © Belimo Aircontrols (USA), Inc.

NOTE
Concerning Difference @min Setting VRD3, VRD2:
The adjustment range of the operating mode @min with:
– VRD2 refers to 0 to 100% of @max
– VRD3 refers to 0 to 100% of @nom

800-543-9038 USA 866-805-7089 CANADA 203-791-8396 LATIN AMERICA

6
 VRD3
VAV Universal

VRD3 Setting with VAV Adjustment Tool ZTH-VAV

Operating menu VRD3 The VRD3 can be set and controlled with the VAV adjustment tool ZTH-VAV. The connection to the VRD3 is provided by the RJ «Service» socket or
at the PP connection (terminal 4).

Option Unit Range / setting Function

Volumetric flow – actual value % 0-100% [of @nom] Commissioning,
Volumetric flow - setpoint % Service function
0-100% [@min … @max]
Current effective pressure WC/Pa 0 -1.2“ WC [0-300 Pa]
Specify CAV steps – Auto – CLOSED – OPEN –
– @min – @max – Stop
Mode VDC 0-10 VDC, 2-10 VDC
@min setting % 0-100% [of @nom] Settings,
@max setting % 30-100% [of @nom] modifications

@nom VAV unit % Nominal setting = 100%

∆p @ @nom WC/Pa Differential pressure pending OEM setting
with @nom

Specify CAV steps The VRD3, with the ZTH-VAV, can be switched to one of the CAV stages illustrated below for functional checking of the VAV / CAV units.

Stage Function Control function:

AUTO * Setpoint of input w, terminal 3 or 6 / 7 VAV or CAV operation
CLOSED Damper closes No control mode
OPEN Damper opens No control mode
@min Controller travels volumetric flow @min CAV operation @min
K20975- 12/08 - Subject to change. © Belimo Aircontrols (USA), Inc.

@max Controller travels volumetric flow @max CAV operation @max

STOP Damper stops on current position No control mode

* If the ZTH-VAV has been disconnected from the VRD3 without reactivation of the «Auto» stage, the VRD3 will be reset to automatic operation
after max. 120 seconds.

Connection Connection to Cable type and order designation

VRD3, RJ «Service» socket ZK6-GEN Accessories
PP connection (terminal 4), e.g. control cabinet ZK2-GEN Accessories
terminals white
1 GND
blue 2 ~/+
3
turquoise 4 PP

ZTH-VAV

1 GND
▲ ▼ – +OK
2 ~/+
To
ol
min
%nom
To
ol
max
%nom
3
ZK6-GEN 4 PP

Power
Service

VRD2
VRD3
or
Actuator

turquoise
ZK2-GEN
blue
white

12 4

800-543-9038 USA 866-805-7089 CANADA 203-791-8396 LATIN AMERICA

7
VRD3
VAV Universal

ROTARY ACTUATORS 0 … 95° VRD3 SYSTEM SOLUTION- VAV ADJUSTMENT TOOL**

LMX24-V
Damper actuator for VAV Universal ZTH-VAV
AC/DC 24 VDC, modulating, 45 in-lb [5 Nm] Adjustment tool for Belimo VAV controller
Control DC 6.0 ±4 VDC from VRD3 controller
Motor running time 110 ... 150 seconds
Connection: cable with plug
Angle of rotation 95°
ZKO-VRD3
@nom adjustment key

NMX24-V
Damper actuator for VAV Universal * On Request
AC/DC 24 VDC, modulating, 90 in-lb [10 Nm] ** Purchased Separately
Control DC 6.0 ±4 VDC from VRD3 controller
Motor running time 120 seconds
Connection: cable with plug
Angle of rotation 95°

AMX24-V
Damper actuator for VAV Universal
AC/DC 24 VDC, modulating, 180 in-lb [20 Nm]
Control DC 6.0 ±4 VDC from VRD3 controller
Motor running time 120 seconds
Connection: cable with plug
Angle of rotation 95°

SPRING RETURN ACTUATORS 0 … 95°

LF24-V
Spring-return actuator for VAV Universal
AC/DC 24 VDC, modulating, 35 in-lb [4 Nm]
Control DC 6.0 ±4 VDC from VRD3 controller
Running time motor 120...300 seconds
Running time spring-return approximately 20 seconds
Connection: cable with plug
Angle of rotation 95°

K20975 - 12/08 - Subject to change. © Belimo Aircontrols (USA), Inc.

AF24-V
Spring-return actuator for VAV Universal
AC/DC 24 VDC, modulating, 135 in-lb [15 Nm]
Control DC 6.0 ±4 VDC from VRD3 controller
Running time motor 120...300 seconds
Running time spring-return approximately 16 seconds
Connection: cable with plug
Angle of rotation 95°

ACTUATORS FOR SPECIAL APPLICATIONS*

* LU24A-..
Rotary actuator 0 … 1800° rotating,
AC/DC 24 VDC, modulating, 27 in-lb [3 Nm]
Control DC 6.0 ±4 VDC from VRD3 controller
Connection: cable with plug

*LH24A-..
Linear actuation 100, 200 and 300 mm
AC/DC 24 VDC, linear motion, 34 lbf [150 N]
Control DC 6.0 ±4 VDC from VRD3 controller
Connection: cable with plug

800-543-9038 USA 866-805-7089 CANADA 203-791-8396 LATIN AMERICA