Description
1/2"–2" Motorised UPVC Ball Valve with Modulating Control – ABVP-9M
The ABVP-9M Series motorised UPVC ball valves provide accurate proportional flow control for water, air, vacuum and compatible industrial liquids.
Featuring 4–20mA modulating control as standard, with optional 0–5V or 0–10V control inputs and 4–20mA valve position feedback, these electrically actuated valves are suitable for Building Management Systems (BMS), PLC automation, water treatment, HVAC and industrial process control applications.
Combining a corrosion-resistant UPVC double union ball valve with a compact IP67 electric actuator, the ABVP-9M provides controlled valve positioning throughout its 90° operating range. Integrated position feedback, NPN fault-status monitoring and optional capacitor-powered failsafe return provide additional automation and system-monitoring capabilities.
Available in 1/2" to 2" BSP sizes, with standard EPDM/PTFE seals or optional FKM (Viton®)/PTFE seals.
Valve Specifications
Valve Type: Electrically actuated proportional modulating UPVC ball valve
Valve Design: 2/2 way, double union ended
Port Sizes:
- 1/2" BSP
- 3/4" BSP
- 1" BSP
- 1¼" BSP
- 1½" BSP
- 2" BSP
Optional Connections: NPT, metric and imperial solvent-weld ends, subject to availability
Orifice: 15–50mm depending on valve size
Operating Pressure: 0–10 bar maximum, subject to operating temperature and valve limitations
Valve Body: UPVC
Ball Material: UPVC
Standard Seals: PTFE + EPDM
Optional Seals: PTFE + FKM (Viton®)
Mounting Position: Any orientation except actuator inverted
Manufacturer-Rated Cycle Life: 70,000 operations
Media Compatibility & Temperature
Suitable Media:
- Water
- Air
- Vacuum applications
- Compatible industrial liquids
- Compatible chemicals
- Compatible gases
Media compatibility must be checked against the UPVC valve body, ball, PTFE seats and selected elastomer sealing materials.
Maximum Media Viscosity: 100 cSt
Media Temperature: +2°C to +90°C maximum
Ambient Temperature: +2°C to +60°C
Electric Actuator Specifications
Actuator Type: Proportional modulating electric actuator
Protection Rating: IP67
Supply Voltage: 12–24V DC
Nominal Torque: 15 Nm
Break Torque: 20 Nm
Power Consumption: 10 Watts
Maximum Current: 1 Amp
Operating Time: Approximately 12 seconds for 90° travel
Operating Angle: 0–90°
Position Resolution: 75 positioning steps
Nominal Positioning Increment: 1.2°
Duty Cycle: 100% continuous duty
Mounting Interface: ISO 5211 F03 / F05
Electrical Connection: 0.5 metre cable standard
Optional Cable Length: 3 metres
Additional Features:
- Visual valve position indicator
- Manual override
- Proportional position feedback
- NPN actuator fault-status output
- Optional capacitor-powered failsafe return
Modulating Control & Position Feedback
The ABVP-9M provides proportional valve positioning using an industrial analogue control signal. The electric actuator automatically adjusts the ball valve position according to the applied input signal, allowing intermediate valve positioning rather than simple fully open or fully closed operation.
Available Control Inputs:
✓ 4–20mA – Standard configuration
✓ 0–5V – Optional configuration
✓ 0–10V – Optional configuration
✓ 1–5V – Special-order matched control and feedback configuration
Valve Position Feedback:
✓ 4–20mA position feedback with standard 4–20mA control
✓ 4–20mA position feedback with optional 0–5V control
✓ 4–20mA position feedback with optional 0–10V control
✓ Matched 1–5V control input and 1–5V position feedback available to special order
The analogue feedback output allows compatible PLC, BMS and industrial control systems to monitor valve position independently of the selected control input.
Important: A matching 0–5V input/output configuration is not available as a standard option. The optional 0–5V control version uses 4–20mA position feedback.
Electrical Wiring & Signal Connections
Power Supply
- RED – Positive 12–24V DC supply
- BLACK – Negative DC supply
Modulating Control Input
- GREEN – Positive analogue control input
- BLUE – Signal common / negative
The control input is 4–20mA as standard, or 0–5V / 0–10V when the corresponding optional actuator version is specified.
Proportional Position Feedback
- WHITE – Positive analogue valve position feedback output
- BLUE – Signal common / negative
Standard position feedback is 4–20mA, including with optional 0–5V and 0–10V control configurations.
A matched 1–5V input and 1–5V feedback configuration is available to special order.
Actuator Fault Status – NPN Output
The ABVP-9M incorporates an NPN switching output for actuator fault-status monitoring.
YELLOW – NPN Fault-Status Output
- Normal operation: NPN ON – YELLOW connected to BLACK (0V)
- Valve blocked / actuator fault: NPN OFF – YELLOW disconnected from BLACK (open circuit)
The fault-status output can be incorporated into a suitably designed PLC or control-panel monitoring circuit.
The yellow wire is a switching output and should not be treated as a guaranteed internally generated 3.3V or other fixed-voltage signal. External circuit design and electrical loading must be compatible with the actuator output specification.
Modulating Performance
Operating Time: Approximately 12 seconds for 90° travel
Positioning Range: Fully closed to fully open
Position Resolution: 75 positioning steps
Nominal Positioning Increment: 1.2°
Continuous Duty: 100%
The actuator provides intermediate valve positioning in response to the selected analogue control signal, allowing proportional regulation of fluid flow.
Actual flow characteristics depend on valve size, pressure differential, fluid properties and the inherent flow characteristic of the ball valve. The 75 positioning steps refer to actuator movement and do not imply a linear relationship between valve position and flow rate.
Optional Failsafe Return – ABVP-9MAR
The ABVP-9M Series is also available with an optional capacitor-powered failsafe actuator, designated ABVP-9MAR.
This version stores electrical energy within the actuator, allowing the valve to move to its specified safe position following loss of the external power supply.
Failsafe Features:
✓ Capacitor-powered automatic return on power failure
✓ Predetermined failsafe valve position, specified when ordering
✓ 4–20mA modulating control with 4–20mA position feedback – standard stocked failsafe configuration
✓ Optional 0–5V or 0–10V control with 4–20mA feedback – available to special order
✓ Approximately 1.5–2 minutes powered capacitor recharge time between failsafe operations
The required failsafe position, control signal and operating configuration must be confirmed when ordering.
**Important:** Failsafe return is not included with the standard ABVP-9M actuator and must be specified separately.
Optional Configurations
Alternative Control Inputs
- 0–5V
- 0–10V
- Matched 1–5V input/output version, special order
Position Feedback
- Standard 4–20mA analogue feedback
- Optional matched 1–5V feedback with 1–5V control input
Failsafe Actuator
- ABVP-9MAR capacitor-powered return
- 4–20mA control and feedback standard
- Voltage-control versions available to special order
Alternative Sealing Materials
Electrical Cable
- Standard 0.5 metre
- Optional 3 metre cable
Valve Connections
- BSP threaded connections standard
- Optional NPT threaded connections
- Optional metric or imperial solvent-weld connections
- Alternative connections subject to availability
Typical Applications
✓ Building Management Systems (BMS)
✓ PLC-Controlled Automation
✓ Water Treatment Plants
✓ Industrial Process Control
✓ Proportional Water Flow Regulation
✓ HVAC Water Circulation Systems
✓ Chemical Dosing Systems with Compatible Media
✓ Irrigation and Water Recycling
✓ Industrial Fluid Distribution
✓ Automated Mixing and Flow Control
✓ Solar Thermal Water Systems within Approved Temperature Limits
✓ Remote Valve Position Monitoring
✓ Process Automation and Control Panels
Why Choose the ABVP-9M?
The ABVP-9M combines corrosion-resistant UPVC valve construction with accurate proportional electric actuation, providing a practical solution for automated industrial flow-control systems.
Its flexible analogue control options, integrated position feedback and fault-status monitoring allow straightforward integration into compatible PLC, BMS and industrial automation installations.
Key Advantages
✓ 1/2"–2" BSP double union UPVC ball valves
✓ Standard 4–20mA modulating control
✓ Optional 0–5V or 0–10V control inputs
✓ 4–20mA valve position feedback with all three control inputs
✓ Special-order matched 1–5V input/output version
✓ NPN actuator fault-status monitoring
✓ 75-step proportional valve positioning
✓ IP67 electric actuator protection
✓ 12–24V DC supply
✓ Approximately 12-second operating time
✓ 100% continuous duty operation
✓ Optional capacitor-powered failsafe return
✓ Standard EPDM or optional FKM sealing
✓ Compatible with PLC, BMS and industrial automation systems
✓ Free next working day UK delivery
The **ABVP-9M motorised UPVC modulating ball valve** provides dependable proportional flow control, integrated valve position monitoring and flexible control-signal options for water treatment, HVAC, process automation and compatible industrial fluid-control applications.
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