HVAC building technology – quality and energy efficiency building automation.
A versatile portfolio – optimally balanced
The product portfolio from Siemens in building technology offers a comprehensive range for every area of use and for every technical application. The components are optimally matched, so you profit not only from minimized installation and operating costs, but from a high level of security against failure as well. Intelligent comfort – whether room climate or operation. Operation of the components is as easy as it is convenient. You can set the climate that is most comfortable for you – quickly, intuitively, without error.
Innovation in every phase of the life cycle
Siemens continually optimizes comfort and energy efficiency of buildings through continuous innovations in building technology. Any further development of the products is also aimed at protecting your investment – by providing simple, modular modernization options for the installed plants in every phase of the life cycle. Thanks to their backward compatibility, you can also easily exchange the products at any time and flexibly expand them with new components. Products with the worldwide open communication additionally ensure your investment is future-proof.
Highlights:
- Up to 30% energy savings thanks to efficient use of resources
- Comprehensive, balanced portfolio from one source minimizes installation and operating costs.
- Intelligent comfort thanks to simple operation
- Investment protection through modular modernization in every phase of the building life cycle
- High backward compatibility, quick installation, and easy maintenance based on many years of experience and deep process know-how.
- Worldwide support through reliable partner
Products
Standard Controllers
Lowering energy consumption while at the same time increasing the comfort level for living and working spaces – heating and district heating controllers with integrated energy saving functions lower energy consumption and costs for the heat supply in buildings.
Benefits:
- Eco Friendly thanks to power saving function.
- High product quality and reliability.
- Comprehensive range of heating and district heating controllers.
Software web server and system devices
Software and central communication units:
KNX system
Standard systems for heating, ventilation, or air conditioning Synco™ (KNX)
Low engineering system to easily build complex applications with flexible and modular combinations of standard controllers Synco™ 700.
Standard Systems for HVAC plants are capable of being remote operated and can generate alarms to service centers. Full control without extensive engineering.
LPB system
Standard system for heating plants (LPB)
Low engineering system to easily build complex applications with flexible combinations of standard controllers Series RVL400, RVP300, and RVD200.
Standard Systems for heating plants are capable of being remote operated and can generate alarms to service centers: Full control without extensive engineering.
M-Bus system
Standard system for district heating and meter (M-Bus)
The M-Bus central unit is used for consumption cost billing and remote monitoring of community and district heating systems as well as multi-family houses.
Room Automation
Efficiency thanks to excellent energy usage
Complete range of room operating units
For direct operation and monitoring setpoints plus actual values in individual rooms, an extensive range of room operating units are available. They reach from simple room temperature sensors to versatile room units featuring fan control and display. Wireless units round off the offering. Also available are operating units for mounting on recessed conduit boxes in connection with standard switches from various suppliers.
High level of flexibility thanks to open KNX communication
Using standardized KNX communication, the RXB room controllers can be straightforwardly integrated into several building automation and control systems. In connection with other types of plant, such as lighting or blind control, they offer a high level of flexibility thanks to integrated room control.
Highlights:
- High level of flexibility thanks to open KNX communication
- Efficient individual room control for Desigo or Synco building automation and control systems
- Complete range of room operating units
Straightforward and time-saving mounting, planning, and commissioning
Home Automation System
Synco living – Simply beautiful and beautifully simple.
It’s a very attractive way to save energy and costs: The Synco™ living home automation system helps you easily, comfortably control your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems as well as lights, blinds, and many other devices around your home.
For you, that can mean up to 30% less heating energy used – and lower CO2 emissions for your home.
Synco living is a comprehensive home automation system with a wide range of components. The system allows you to control your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, conveniently switch electrical appliances on and off, and monitor the rooms of your home for smoke. The system also shows you which windows are open, tells you about the current outdoor temperature and barometric pressure, and provides an easy, convenient way to control lights and blinds.
Thanks to implementation of the internationally recognized KNX communication standard, electrical appliances, heating, ventilation, air conditioning systems, and household appliances from different manufacturers can communicate with each other. This also ensures the integration of any future comfort, security, and energy saving functions. Along with wireless KNX capabilities, the central control unit can communicate with other devices via a wired KNX connection.
Highlights
- Easy operation and a high level of comfort – thanks to an intuitive user interface
- Complete home automation system – thanks to a comprehensive product range
- Higher comfort – thanks to optimal control of heating and air conditioning
- Increased security – thanks to central monitoring of door and window contacts and smoke detection
Thermostats
Stay flexible for the future.
To ensure you get the optimal thermostats for your needs, Siemens offers a wide range of products – everything from standard thermostats to touch-screen and programmable thermostats.
And what if your needs or room use patterns change? No problem! Many room thermostats are easy to remove and replace with different models.
Control temperature efficiently – and protect the planet.
You should heat or cool a room only if someone is in it. So you can set a comfortable and an energy-saving temperature for each room using our room thermostats. Right down to the degree and the minute. This saves both energy and money. Plus, you’re doing your part to protect the environment and fight global warming: By using less gas or heating oil, you’re conserving resources and reducing your home’s CO2 emissions.
Highlights:
- Explanatory text, backlighting, and ergonomic controls make the unit easy to use.
- Scheduler enables heating and cooling profiles to be tailored to your occupancy hours.
- Hole function lets you temporarily set a comfortable temperature.
- Energy saving can be enhanced by adding remote sensors.
Sensors
Energy-efficient, innovative measurement that pays off over the long term.
High quality and comprehensive portfolio
Saving energy thanks to highly accurate measurements – Siemens sensors record and transmit readings extremely quickly and accurately, providing an optimal basis for precise and therefore energy- and cost-efficient control of the entire HVAC plant.
With innovations such as integrated self-monitoring and highly versatile multi sensors for different applications, Siemens sensors are a secure investment for the future. And thanks to a simple installation concept they can be quickly installed and put into operation – so your investment pays off right from the start.
A range of sensors to meet every need.
Whether for measuring temperature, pressure, humidity, air quality or flow in rooms, ducts or outside areas, Siemens offers a transparent, clearly structured range of sensors for typical HVAC measurements and applications. The range also includes multi sensors that measure mixed gases, as well as sensors for special areas.
Digital correction algorithms guarantee clean, clear measurement signals. Tested applications ensure full compatibility with all HVAC controllers from Siemens. In addition, the connection to standard commercial third-party systems is always an option thanks to standardized output signals.
Highlights:
Perceptible energy savings – thanks to fast, high-precision measurement and efficient measuring techniques”
Valves & Actuators
Comprehensive range for greater energy efficiency
A comprehensive range of valves and actuators that stand for maximum control accuracy, energy efficiency and availability of HVAC and chiller boiler systems. Whether you select valves with electrohydraulic actuators, with magnetic actuators, or pressure independent or combi valves – significantly reduces energy consumption and thus operating costs.
The extensive product range offers you valves and actuators with a long service life that meet any control or hydraulic requirements, when it comes to the generation, distribution, and usage of heating or cooling energy. They are also ideally suited for district heating/cooling, steam, or renovations.
Damper Actuators
OpenAir long lasting performance and energy efficient operation
Siemens OpenAir electronic damper actuators are designed for reliable operation, quick installation, and low power consumption. Accurate positioning and a wide selection of torque and control signal ranges makes this actuator line ideal for a variety of HVAC applications including variable air volume control (VAV), outside, exhaust and mixed air dampers, economizer dampers, fume hoods and unit ventilators. Features like self-centring shaft couplings and standard wiring across the product line help technicians install the actuators quickly and accurately. Low power consumption translates to energy efficient operation. All damper actuators are 100% tested before leaving factories so products operate “right out of the box” and provide immediate control of the equipment. Damper actuators carry all agency approvals needed for worldwide distribution.
Highlights
- Highly accurate positioning
- Energy efficient operation
- Quick installation
- Wide torque range for all applications
Variable Speed Drives
Simply control speed and save energy actively.
Siemens variable speed drives are ideal for efficiently controlling air and liquid media in HVAC systems. In fact, our portfolio provides several strategies for controlling fans and pumps that can achieve up to 60% energy savings compared to conventional control methods.
Drawing on decades of Siemens drive expertise and in-depth HVAC field experience, is highly reliable and offers many intelligent features and functions tailored to suit HVAC applications. The drive’s modular concept makes it exceptionally flexible and service friendly. And you benefit from easy use, durability, and efficiency over the entire life cycle – from installation and commissioning to operation and maintenance.
Highlights:
- Broad portfolio with state-of-the-art technology
- Energy savings of up to 60% when operating fans and pumps
- Cost savings thanks to easy installation and commissioning
- Flexible and service-friendly with modular design
- Investment protection due to high reliability and long service life
- Comprehensive software and support from Siemens
Meters
With meters from Siemens, a precise acquisition and allocation of the energy consumption of heating, cooling and radiators is not a problem in office buildings and residential areas. Standardized m-bus and pulse outputs enable an easy and fast integration into building automation systems. Wireless read-out via radio frequency or a conductor eliminates necessary appointments with the meter-reading service. Approved components and modern technologies ensure maximized accuracy, reliability and a long-life cycle. The meters fulfill the requirements of E1434 and are conform to MID. The maintenance-free meters have a durability of up to 15 years.
OEM Products
Gas Shut Off Valves
Valve Bodies
The Siemens VG series single and double gas valve bodies combine with the Siemens SKP series electro-hydraulic actuators to provide multiple flow control functions.
Siemens VGG10 Single Valves are designed for a variety of commercial and industrial applications and are available in ½” through 3″ sizes.
Compact VGD20… double-valve bodies consist of two safety shut-off valves in series. The first (inlet) valve has a flat valve disc applicable for safety shut-off function only. The second (outlet) valve has a contoured valve disc for use with pressure regulating/safety shutoff actuators (SKP2…, SKP5…, SKP7…) or safety shutoff function only (SKP1…).
- Nominal 1″ through 2″ threaded double valves
- Threaded AGF flanges available from ½” through 2″
- A 1″ vent connection available between the valves
Compact VGD40… double-valve bodies consist of two safety shut-off valves in series. Each individual safety shut-off valve has double seats to achieve high flow. Patented seat construction with individual closing spring for each seat to assure reliable shut-off and high close-off pressure rating.
- 2½” and 3″ Threaded double valves.
- 4″ and 6″ Flanged double valves
- Full port vent connection plates available.
Compact VRD40… Biogas double-valve bodies consist of two safety shut-off valves in series. Each individual safety shut-off valve has double seats to achieve high flow. Patented seat construction with individual closing spring for each seat to assure reliable shut-off and high close-off pressure rating.
- 1½” and 2″ Threaded double valves.
- 2½” – 6″ Flanged double valves.
- Full port vent connection plates available.
Gas Valve Actuators
The Siemens SKP series electro-hydraulic actuators are used in combination with any Siemens VG series gas valve. This modular approach creates a matrix of valve combinations, allowing manufacturers to meet varied capacity and pressure regulation requirements.
- Safety shut-off control
- Optional NEMA 4 protection
- Quick connect wiring terminals
- Visual position indicator
- Low 13.5 VA power consumption
- Optional Proof-of-Closure (POC) over-travel switch
- Optional auxiliary switch
- Safety shut-off control and pressure regulation in one compact unit
- Pressure regulation to 20 PSI outlet
- Optional Proof-of-Closure (POC) over-travel switch
- Optional NEMA 4 protection
- Applicable as a 1:1 air/gas ratio control
- Excellent pressure control characteristics with zero regulator drop
- Excellent control for recuperative burners, burners utilizing preheated combustion air, and variable orifice/flow regulating burners
- Air/gas ratio maintained even when air flow is disrupted
- Safety shut-off control and pressure regulation in one compact unit
- Compensates for variations in combustion chamber back pressure
- Simplified commissioning of burner and reduced start-up time
- Safety shut-off control and pressure regulation in one compact unit
- Low-fire, excess-air biasing adjustment
- Simplified commissioning of burner and reduced start-up time
- Optimal solution for premix burner applications
Oil Shut Off Valves
The VOG series oil shutoff valve provides safety shutoff for commercial and industrial oil burner applications. The compact VOG opens slowly when power is applied and closes in less than a second when power is interrupted. A visible position indication on the front of the actuator displays position, and a light indicates when the actuator is powered.
- Proof of closure with over travel.
- NEMA 4.
- 300 PSI pressure rating.
- 300-degree F temperature rating.
- 2-way shut off valve or 3-way allowing recirculation of heavy oil.
Burner Management Systems
World-class system, support, and performance.
The LMV5 Linkage less Burner Management System sets the standard high – from easy installation, programming, and commissioning to reliable, proven control. With the LMV5, Siemens forges new ground delivering a fully integrated system that is not only easy to install and use, but also provides improved burner performance and efficiency and ensures safe operation.
- Fuel to air ratio curve can easily be adjusted at any point in the firing rate.
- 15 programmable points, with 4 independent positions including pre-purge, ignition, post-purge and standby.
- User friendly menu system for fast programming and commissioning
- Worldwide approvals and technical support
The LMV51 includes integrated linkage less control, burner flame safeguard, and modulating PID control. The LMV51 controls up to 3 actuators simultaneously, with 900 highly repeatable actuator positions for precise control. Unmatched performance, worldwide approvals and technical support make the LMV51 a leader in the linkage less control market.
Incorporating all the features of the LMV51, the LMV52 offers high impact options including O2 Trim, Variable Frequency Drive control, and additional actuator control possibilities. The LMV52 provides the ultimate flexibility to safely meet control needs, improve process control and reduce energy costs.
The LMV3 Linkage less Burner Management System sets a new standard for cost effective single or dual fuel burner controls – from easy installation, programming, and commissioning to reliable, proven control. Effortless commissioning, simple programming, and easy installation allows for maximum ROI. With the LMV3, Siemens forges new ground delivering a fully integrated flame safeguard, linkage less system that is not only easy to install and use, but also provides improved burner performance and efficiency and ensures safe operation.
Siemens LME7 Flame safeguard sets a new standard for flexible, cost-effective burner supervision. Ease of installation, programming and commissioning are incorporated into a reliable, field proven control. The LME7 offers flexibility not found in competitive burner control units, at a very attractive price.
- UV scanner and flame rod sensor inputs
- Programmable purge times, safety times, and pilot operation.
- Integral LED display for easy diagnostics
Globally approved – UL, FM, CSA, and CE
Temperature/Pressure Controller
The Siemens RWF series single loop temperature/pressure control accepts a variety of input signals. The floating control option eliminates the need for electronics in control motors, reducing overall component and installation costs.
Control Motors
Siemens control motors are highly versatile modulating actuators used for the positioning of flow control valves, butterfly valves, dampers, or any application requiring rotary motion.
SQM5 – Series for high torque, up to 400 in-lbs applications
SQM40/41 – Series for up to 160 in-lbs applications
SQN7 – Series for low torque, line voltage or proportional control applications.
Gas Control Valves
Precise flow control is achieved with VKG… threaded, VKF… flanged, VKP proportional or VRG… biogas control valves. VA assemblies or coupling/bracket options provide quick and straightforward installation of Siemens actuators.
- UL & CE Approvals.
- Up to 25 PSI pressure rating.
- Full, medium, and reduced ports.
- Control of biogas or digester gas.
- Up to 25 PSI pressure rating.
- C versions for Natural Gas or Air.
- H versions for High Temperature applications.
- B versions for Biogas applications.
- Characterized for precise control.
Oil Control Valves
VKO… series modulating oil valves control the flow of #2 oil, #4 oil, #6 oil, liquid propane or B20 biodiesel.
- UL listed for use with #2 oil and B20 biodiesel.
- Up to 500 psi static pressure
- Up to 500 psi differential pressure
- Low leakage rate at full closed position
- Corrosion-resistant for outdoor applications
- Valve actuator assemblies available
Burner Controllers
Siemens LFL burner controls provide burner sequencing and flame monitoring for the supervision of individual gas, oil, or dual fuelled burners. With an incomparable record for safety and reliability, the economical LFL continues to be one of the most popular, globally approved flame safeguard controls.
Siemens LAL burner controls provide burner sequencing and flame monitoring for the supervision of individual oil burners. With an incomparable record for safety and reliability, the economical LAL continues to be one of the most popular, globally approved flame safeguard controls.
Siemens LGK burner controls provide burner sequencing and continuous flame monitoring for the supervision of individual gas, oil, or dual fuel burners. With an incomparable record for safety and reliability, the economical LGK continues to be one of the most popular flame safeguards for self-check, continuous applications.
Siemens LOK burner controls provide burner sequencing and continuous flame monitoring for the supervision of individual oil burners.
Siemens LFS1 flame switch is designed to operate with a PLC. When the PLC is the combustion safeguard powering the shutoff valves, conducting burner sequencing, monitoring interlocks, and controlling purge, the LFS1 flame switch signals flame presence to the PLC via a contact closure. The compact design of the LFS1 saves premium panel space. The LFS1 carries global approvals including SIL3 capable.
The Siemens LDU11 gas valve leak test control checks for leakage through the shutoff valves prior to burner start-up and/or immediately after burner shutdown. The cost effective, easy to install LDU11 adds a substantial degree of safety to any combustion system.
- Checks both shutoff valves for leakage
- Improves system safety.
- No inlet gas pressure limitations
- Globally approved – cULus, FM, CSA, CE
- Easy-to-read dial indicates progress of test program.
