Danfoss Dynamic Valve™

The simple solution

to a daily challenge
Optimal temperature control and automatic hydronic balancing for two-pipe heating systems – all in a single valve.

2-in-1
valve design.
Combines a
thermostatic
radiator valve and a
pressure controller
in a single product.

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Automatic
hydronic balancing Innovative Dynamic Valve™
made very simple – the 2-in-1 temperature control and automatic balancing valve

Dynamic Valve™ from Danfoss puts all the advantages of automatic hydronic balancing within reach
of anyone aiming to optimize the performance of two-pipe heating systems.

The ability to accurately balance and control the radiators in two-pipe systems at any load is the
key to achieving better performance, reduced energy use and increased user satisfaction.

Simple to fit, easy to use and extremely durable, the innovative Dynamic Valve™ instantly eliminates
common problems like noisy radiators, uneven heat distribution and high levels of energy waste.

One product. One solution. One long list of benefits.

Fast planning, trouble-free installation

and easy commissioning
Whether your project involves a renovation or a new-build, Dynamic Valve™
creates an extremely efficient system and makes your life easier at all stages.
From specification to commissioning and handover, each step is easy and intuitive.

Simplicity all the way Increased energy efficiency Reliable system operation
Using Dynamic Valve™ means fast and Improved temperature control leads to With Dynamic Valve™, the system will
easy system diagnostics. A simple design increased user comfort and lower energy be permanently optimized to respond
approach and fewer components that need consumption. The valve reduces heat loss to changing weather conditions or user
dimensioning means faster planning. This and provides full control of the system delta T, behavior.
adds flexibility to your project and workflow resulting in improved boiler or district
management. Simply calculate the required heating efficiency. Even when users adjust the radiator Simple to work with Efficient as never before Reliable operation
flow level at each radiator and prepare your thermostat or valve settings, they cannot • 2-in-1 valve design • Improved temperature control • Permanently optimized system
commissioning documents. Furthermore, less water circulates through disturb the system balance. Together with • Fewer system components • Increased user comfort • Users cannot influence the
the system, making it possible to optimize the proven long-lasting quality of Danfoss • No Kv or authority calculations • Reduced energy consumption system balance
Once the valves have been installed, pump settings or even reduce pump size. sensors, reliable system operation will via pump optimization • Fewer call backs
• Simple pressure verification
commissioning is as easy as setting the increase tenant satisfaction and lead to • Greater boiler or district heating • Reduced comfort complaints
scale to its correct preset value. fewer installer call backs. efficiency

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A new approach Scan the code
to system balancing and see how it works
For heating technicians, the main challenges in existing solutions result
from variable system conditions due to pressure fluctuations. The key Dynamic
to the simple automatic solution provided by the Dynamic Valve™ is the Flow Control
way it combines a regular thermostatic valve with a built-in differential ensures a constant
maximum flow
pressure controller. regardless of
pressure fluctuations.

As a result, pressure fluctuations are eliminated, removing the cause of typical heating
system complaints. In addition, Dynamic Valve™ establishes a stable and comfortable system
that cannot be affected by any radiator adjustments that tenants may make.

How Dynamic Valve™ works

The secret of Dynamic Valve™ lies deep
inside. The small built-in differential pressure
controller ensures constant pressure Dynamic Valve™ principle
across the control valve. Normal pressure
fluctuations Q (l/h)

no longer affect flow through the radiators.

Using a simple 1-7+N scale, each valve 135

can be quickly set to any maximum
flow between 10-135 liters per hour. By
appropriately setting each valve, flow
through the system is restricted to a
maximum level. In addition, the heating
system is commissioned and optimized to ∆P (kPa)
its full energy-saving potential.
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Dynamic Valve™ operation

Everybody wins
Good for building owners, will be eliminated. The energy efficiency
good for tenants increase and reliable system operation will
Many of your customers will have experi- reduce both energy consumption and the
Built-in differential Flow limiter: Ensures a
enced complaints about uneven heat number of service visits. The result is a more pressure controller: maximum flow level through
distribution, noise from the heating system efficient heating system with lower costs for This ensures that the entire heating the radiator.
system is automatically adapted and
and high energy bills. With Dynamic Valve™, everybody involved. balanced, 24 hours a day,
you can quickly and cost-effectively solve 365 days a year.

their issues. Benefits for your customers

• Fast, consistent and comfortable heating Valve cone: Determines the Setting scale: The simple 1-7+N
flow of water through the scale corresponds to a flow range
Indoor comfort will be greatly increased by • Minimal disturbance during renovation radiator, according to the from 10-135 l/h. Setting can be
the even heat distribution and faster start- • Silent heating sensor’s temperature control. instantly achieved without tools.

up times while noise in the heating system • Reduced costs

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Understanding
Tenant issues
• Uneven heat distribution and
differences in start up times
• Noise from the heating system

the challenges
• Difficulty of controlling
temperature

80-90%
In unbalanced or manually balanced systems, problems occur because of all two-pipe
heating systems
of simple science: water always follows the path of least resistance, are not properly
resulting in poor balance. balanced and work
inefficiently.

Manual balancing solutions help to achieve better balancing, but only

under design, full-load conditions. In practice, a heating system runs
Economic issues
outside the design conditions in partial load most of the time. • • High level of energy waste
• • High heating bills
• • High complaint-handling costs

Automatic balancing Increasing awareness Renovation+

overcomes the challenges with great potential concept
To cope with the reality of constantly Energy wasted by inefficient heating Automatic balancing solutions like the Renovation+ is a dynamic Danfoss solution
fluctuating system conditions, pump systems is a major issue worldwide. Within Danfoss ASV and Dynamic Valve™ are not to the urgent need to reduce the huge
pressure is sometimes increased. This the EU, the need to reduce energy use in just a highly effective way of exploiting this amount of energy currently being wasted
can lead to even bigger problems. older residential buildings in particular has potential. Simplicity, minimal disruption in buildings across Europe.
moved to the top of the political agenda in during installation and short payback times
A far more effective solution is automatic recent years. make them an excellent investment for both The Renovation+ concept provides
balancing, with the goal of taking full renovations and new builds. inte­grated smart solutions for the
control of the main challenge: securing As these issues continue to gain in renovation or retrofitting of both one-
system pressure at all loads. importance and regulations change to In short, there has never been a better time and two-pipe heating systems. Offering
reflect them, they will create excellent to choose a Danfoss automatic hydronic a wide range of products and solutions,
Ever since the 1980s, Danfoss has offered business opportunities for system specifiers balancing solution. it is mainly aimed at upgrading the
the ASV automatic balancing solution and installers alike. energy efficiency of existing heating
for installation in system risers. Dynamic to both successful balancing and removing systems in residential buildings.
Valve™ provides an alternative solution for the source of user complaints about over-
installation at the radiators instead. or under-heating, noise and excessive Find out more about our automatic balancing solutions: Both Dynamic Valve™ and the ASV
energy costs. twopipesolutions.danfoss.com solution are part of the Danfoss
Achieving instant benefits Renovation+ concept.
Automatic balancing provides instant At the same time, the temperature sensors
benefits under all conditions. It is quick and will benefit from the optimized system
easy to achieve and is a one-off investment conditions, making temperature control
with a fast payback time. more stable and precise.
Eliminating pressure fluctuations is the key

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Choosing
Radiator-fitted

Dynamic Valve™

the right
Fitted directly to each radiator, without the need
for any additional components in the risers, it
automatically ensures constant hydronic balancing
throughout the system, no matter how conditions

solution
may change.

Riser-fitted

ASV solution
Fitted directly to the risers, ASV automatically ensures
constant riser pressure, regardless of user behavior or
sudden changes in the weather or other conditions.
With radiator flow limited via regular Danfoss RA-N
valves, the heating system is perfectly balanced.

Which solution
is ideal for your project? SOLUTIONS PRESSURE RADIATOR SYSTEM ECONOMY

To help you make the correct choice to Practical convenience Radiator fitted RA-DV Max. differential Max. flow = 135 l/h Best choice for complex Best choice for risers
achieve a robust, automatically balanced From a practical point of view, Dynamic pressure = 60 kPa P = 3140 W at ∆T = 20K riser designs with few radiators
P = 4700 W at ∆T = 30K
heating system, we have grouped the most Valve™ is the ideal solution for complex Best choice when main
important topics together in the table to engineered systems, in which risers are risers/return pipes are
difficult to access
the right. difficult to access or where they are situated
at some distance from each other. Best choice when main
riser/return pipes are
Dynamic Valve™ was specifically developed distant from each other
to offer a simple solution for a wide range In systems with well-functioning pre-
of buildings using two-pipe radiator setting radiator valves, the ASV solution is
systems and a pump head capacity of up usually the best choice. This also applies for
to 6 meters (60 kPa*). With a maximum flow systems using radiators with built-in valves
capacity of 135 l/h, it is compatible with or in other situations where Dynamic Valve™
Riser fitted ASV Max. differential No flow (l/h) limitations Best choice if the max. Best choice for risers
most existing radiators. cannot be used, for whatever reason. + radiator fitted RA-N pressure = 250 kPa differential pressure is with many radiators
unknown

Technical versatility Cost efficiency Best choice when well-

For ultimate versatility, Danfoss ASV valves From an economic perspective, Dynamic functioning pre-setting
valves are present
offer the ideal solution for riser installations in Valve™ is the best choice for heating
buildings with pump capacities higher than systems with few radiators per riser. In Only choice for systems
with built-in valves
6 meters (60 kPa). ASV has no real technical situations where there are a lot of radiators
limitations. connected to each riser, the Danfoss ASV
solution is more cost-effective.

* In partial load conditions the pump head can be the same as the differential pressure over the nearest radiator
valves. The maximum allowed differential pressure over the Dynamic Valve™ is 60 kPa.

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Choosing the correct Proven
sensor for your project solutions
Because the Danfoss Dynamic Valve™ uses the well-known RA sensor From small buildings to the very largest buildings, Danfoss offers you proven automatic
connection, you can choose from a wide range of sensors. balancing solutions for every size of project.

Although the Dynamic Valve™ is a recent product, we already have a great deal of
evidence of its practical effectiveness and reliability via the many heating systems it
has been installed in so far. The valve’s innovative technical construction solved or
prevented noise and uneven heat distribution issues in a simple way and to the full
satisfaction of users.

Proven component quality

EN 215
The currently applicable EU norm for radiator valves is the EN 215 standard.
This certification system is your guarantee of high-quality products.

RAW RA 2920
Danfoss Eco™ /
Danfoss Link™ Connect
Danfoss offers a comprehensive range of radiator valves certified to EN 215. certified
The Dynamic Valve™ is no exception and was the first pressure-independent radiator Dynamic valve™
When price is important, For public buildings or other The stand-alone Eco™ or was the first of its
liquid-filled Danfoss ‘heavy-duty’ situations, this wireless Connect programmable valve in the world to have achieved EN 215 certification. kind to achieve
RAW sensors offer tamper proof sensor provides thermostats can be used to EN 215 approval.
excellent performance. a robust solution. increase energy savings.

Smart tool Dynamic Valve™

make things even simpler product range
DIN NF
The dP tool™ is an extremely useful, simple and unique tool used during commissioning. It
Description Model Connection Flow (l/h)* Code number Code number
measures the available differential pressure. Not via an additionally installed measuring orifice
or manual balancing valve, but directly in the Dynamic Valve™. RA-DV 10 Angle 3/8" 10-135 013G7721 013G7711

RA-DV 10 Straight 3/8" 10-135 013G7722 013G7712 Demounting tool

Use it on the valve furthest from the pump to check whether the available differential
pressure is the required 10 kPa. If it is, you can be sure of a correctly commissioned system. RA-DV 10 Axial 3/8" 10-135 013G7709 013G7709 For replacement of Dynamic Valve™
inserts and pressure controllers.
RA-DV 10 Angle Right 3/8" 10-135 013G7717 013G7717
The dP tool™ can also be used to see whether extra cost savings can be achieved by
reducing the pump head setting. A pump can often provide the required differential RA-DV 10 Angle Left 3/8" 10-135 013G7718 013G7718 Code number: 013G7826
pressure at lower than maximum setting. (only for Dynamic Valve™)
RA-DV 15 Angle 1/2" 10-135 013G7723 013G7713
Code number: 013G7827
The demounting tool makes it possible to exchange the valve insert and built-in pressure RA-DV 15 Straight 1/2" 10-135 013G7724 013G7714 (for Dynamic Valve™ + RA-(U)N valves)
controller without needing to drain the system. Some building owners require the
availability of such tool to ensure that heating remains available for all residents, even RA-DV 15 Axial 1/2" 10-135 013G7710 013G7710

during servicing work. RA-DV 15 Angle Right 1/2" 10-135 013G7719 013G7719 dP tool™

RA-DV 15 Angle Left 1/2" 10-135 013G7720 013G7720 For simple verification of sufficient
differential pressure and pump optimization.
Scan the QR code to see how RA-DV 20 Angle 3/4" 10-135 013G7725 013G7715
the dP tool™ is operated. RA-DV 20 Straight 3/4" 10-135 013G7726 013G7716 Code number: 013G7855

*8-110 l/h including a liquid filled sensor. 9-130 l/h including a gas filled sensor
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tomorrow ... today. And we support these face to face, off-line and
on-line to provide you the best possible information.

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Danfoss Installer App

To determine Danfoss RA-N, RA-UN and

Dynamic Valve™ pre-setting values download
the Danfoss Installer App.

It is available in the App store and Google

play or by scanning the below QR code.

To learn more about Danfoss ASV or

the Renovation+ concept please visit
twopipesolutions.danfoss.com

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