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OpenAirTM

Air damper actuators GCA..1

Rotary version with spring return,
AC 24 V / DC 24…48 V / AC 230 V

Electronic motor driven actuators for two-position, three-position, and

modulating control, nominal torque 18 Nm, with spring return, self-centering
shaft adapter, mechanically adjustable span between 0...90°, pre-wired with 0.9 m
long connection cables.
Type-specific variations with adjustable offset and span for the positioning
signal, position indicator, feedback potentiometer and adjustable auxiliary
switches for supplementary functions.

Remarks This data sheet provides a brief overview of these actuators. Please refer to the Tech-
nical Basics in document Z4613en for a detailed description as well as information on
safety, engineering notes, mounting and commissioning.

Use

· For damper areas up to 3 m2, friction-dependent.

· In ventilation sections where the actuator must move to the zero position (emergency
position) during power failure.
· For dampers having two actuators on the same damper shaft (tandem-mounted
actuators or Powerpack).

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Type summary

GCA... 121.1E 126.1E 321.1E 326.1E 131.1E 135.1E 161.1E 163.1E 164.1E 166.1E
Three-position
Control type Two-position control control Modulating control

Operating voltage
X X X X X X X X
AC 24 V / DC 24…48 V
Operating voltage
X X
AC 230 V
Positioning signal Y
DC 0...10 V X X
DC 0...35 V with characteristic function
X X
Uo, DU
Position indicator
X X X X
U = DC 0...10 V

Feedback potentiometer 1 kW X

Auxiliary switches (two) X X X X X

Powerpack (2 actuators) X X X X X X X X X X

Functions

Type GCA12..1 / GCA32..1 GCA13..1 GCA16..1

Control type Two-position control Three-position control Modulating control
DC 0...35 V at
Positioning signal with adjust-
able characteristic function Offset Uo = 0...5 V
Span DU = 2...30 V
Clockwise or counter-clockwise movement depends on the mounting position of the damper shaft…
Rotary direction
and on the type of control
On power failure or when the operating voltage is switched off,
Spring return function
the spring return moves the actuator to its mechanical zero position.
Position indication:
Rotary angle position indication by using a position indicator.
Mechanical
The feedback potentiometer Output voltage U = DC 0...10 V is generated
Position indication: can be connected to external proportional to the rotary angle.
Electrical voltage to indicate the position.

The switching points for auxiliary switches A and B can be set independent of each
Auxiliary switch
other in increments of 5° within 5° to 90°.
Mounting two of the same actuator types on the same Mounting two of the same actuator types on the
Powerpack (two actuators,
damper shaft results in a double torque same damper shaft results in a double torque
tandem-mounted)
(with accessories ASK73.1). (with accessories ASK73.2).
Rotary angle limitation The rotational angle of the shaft adapter can be limited mechanically at increments of 5°.

Ordering

Note Potentiometer cannot be added in the field. For this reason, order the type that in-
cludes the required options.
Delivery Individual parts such as position indicator and other mounting materials for the actuator
are not mounted on delivery.
Accessories, spare Accessories to functionally extend the actuators are available, e.g., linear/rotary sets,
parts auxiliary switches (1 or 2 switches) and weather protection cover; see data sheet
N4699.

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Technical data

AC 24 V / DC 24…48 V Operating voltage AC / Frequency AC 24 V ± 20 % / 50/60 Hz

supply (SELV/PELV) Operating voltage DC DC 24…48 V ± 20 %
Power consumption Running AC: 7 VA / 5 W
Running DC: 4 W
Holding AC: 5 VA / 3 W
Holding DC: 3 W
Operating voltage / Frequency AC 230 V ± 10 % / 50/60 Hz
AC 230 V supply
Power consumption Running 8 VA / 6 W
Holding 6 VA / 4 W
Function data Nominal torque 18 Nm
Maximum torque (blocked) 50 Nm
Nominal rotary angle / Max. rotary angle 90° / 95° ± 2°
Runtime for rotary angle 90° (motor operation) 90 s
Closing time with return spring (on power failure) 15 s
Positioning signal for GCA13..1 Switching current (at AC 24 V) for "Open"/"Close" (wires 6, 7) typical 8 mA
Positioning signal for GCA16..1, 19..1
Input voltage Y (wires 8-2) DC 0...10 V
Max. permissible input voltage DC 35 V
Characteristic functions Input voltage Y (wires 8-2) DC 0...35 V
for GCA161.1, 166.1 Non-adjustable characteristic function DC 0...10 V
for GCA163.1, 164.1 Adjustable characteristic function Offset Uo DC 0...5 V
Span DU DC 2...30 V
Position indicator Output voltage U (wires 9-2) DC 0...10 V
for GCA16..1 Max. output current DC ± 1 mA
Feedback potentiometer Change of resistance (wires P1-P2) 0...1000 W
for GCA132.1 Load <1W
AC power supply
Auxiliary switch
Switching voltage AC 24...230 V
for GCA..6.1, 164.1
Nominal current res./ind. AC 6 A / 2 A
DC power supply
Switching voltage DC 12…30 V
Nominal current DC 2 A
Switching range for auxiliary switches / Setting increments 5°...90° / 5°
Connection cables Cross-section 0.75 mm2
Standard length 0.9 m
Degree of protection of housing Degree of protection as per EN 60 529 (note mounting instructions) IP 54
Protection class Insulation class EN 60 730
AC 24 V, feedback potentiometer lll
AC 230 V, auxiliary switch ll
Environmental conditions Operation / Transport IEC 721-3-3 / IEC 721-3-2
Temperature -32...+55 °C / -32...+70 °C
Humidity (non-condensing) < 95% r. F. / < 95% r. F.
Norms and directives Product safety: Automatic electrical controls for household and EN 60 730-2-14
similar use (Type 1)
Electromagnetic compatibility (Application) For residential, commercial and
industrial environments
EU Conformity (CE) A5W00004370 1)
RCM Conformity A5W00004371 1)
Product environmental declaration 2) CE1E4613en 1)
Dimensions Actuator B x H x T (see "Dimensions") 100 x 300 x 67.5 mm
Damper shaft: Round / square 8...25.6 / 6...18 mm
Min. shaft length 20 mm
Weight Without packaging: GCA1..1 / GCA32..1 2 kg / 2.1 kg

1)
The documents can be downloaded from http://siemens.com/bt/download
2)
The product environmental declaration contains data on environmentally compatible product design
and assessments (RoHS compliance, materials composition, packaging, environmental benefit, dispos-
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Disposal

The device is considered an electronics device for disposal in terms of Eu-

ropean Directive 2012/19/EU and may not be disposed of as domestic gar-
bage.
● Dispose of the device through channels provided for this purpose.
● Comply with all local and currently applicable laws and regulations.

Internal diagrams

GCA12..1 / GCA32..1 GCA13..1 GCA16..1

Two-position control Three-position control Modulating control
AC 24 V
DC 24...48 V
AC 24...230 V / 6 (2) A
DC 12...30 V / 2 A
DC 0...10 V / 0...35 V

GCA12..1 1 S1 S4
(Q21)
(Q11)
(G)

AC 24 V SELV/PELV AC 24...230 V / 6 (2) A

AC 24...230 V / 6 (2) A
AC 24 V
A B DC 24...48 V SELV/PELV
M DC 24...48 V DC 0...10 V DC 12...30 V / 2 A
AC 0 V 0...1000 W DC 12...30 V / 2 A

GCA16..1 1 8 S1 S4
(Q14)

(Q22)
(Q12)

(Q24)

GCA13..1 6 7 P1 P2 P3 S1 S4
(G0)

(G)

(Y)

(Q21)
(Q11)
(b)
(a)
(Y1)

(Y2)

(c)

(Q21)
(Q11)
2 S2 S3 S5 S6
100% A B 100% A B
M M
0%
AC 230 V AC 24 V...230 V / 6 (2) A 0%

(Q12)

(Q14)

(Q22)

(Q24)
(Q12)

(Q14)

(Q22)

(Q24)

(G0)
(G0)
(G)

(U)
GCA32... 3 S1 S4
1 2 S2 S3 S5 S6 2 9 S2 S3 S5 S6
(L)

(Q21)
(Q11)

AC 24 V
DC 24...48 V DC 0...10 V

M A B
(Q14)

(Q22)

(Q24)
(Q12)
(N)

4 S2 S3 S5 S6

Connection diagrams

Single pole single throw (SPST)

GCA12..1 GCA32..1 GCA13..1
Two-position control Three-position control

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 Cable labeling
Pin Meaning
Code No. Color Abbreviation
Actuators G 1 red RD System potential AC 24 V / DC 24…48 V
AC 24 V G0 2 black BK System neutral
DC 24…48 V Y1 6 purple VT Pos. signal AC 0 V / AC 24 V / DC 24…48 V, "open"
Y2 7 orange OG Pos. signal AC 0 V / AC 24 V / DC 24…48 V, "close"
Y 8 grey GY Pos. signal DC 0...10 V, 0...35 V
U 9 pink PK Position indication DC 0...10 V
Actuators L 3 brown BN Phase AC 230 V
AC 230 V N 4 blue BU Neutral conductor
Auxiliary switch Q11 S1 grey/red GY RD Switch A input
Q12 S2 grey/blue GY BU Switch A normally-closed contact
Q14 S3 grey/pink GY PK Switch A normally-open contact
Q21 S4 black/red BK RD Switch B input
Q22 S5 black/blue BK BU Switch B normally-closed contact
Q24 S6 black/pink BK PK Switch B normally-open contact
Feedback a P1 white/red WH RD Potentiometer 0...100 % (P1-P2)
potentiometer b P2 white/blue WH BU Potentiometer pick-off
c P3 white/pink WH PK Potentiometer 100...0 % (P3-P2)

Dimensions
300

197 73 ~ 50
27,6

P1...P3
GCA...1 GCA...3
85,8

100
1...9 GBB...1 GBB...3
x. 95°

. 95°

GIB...1 GIB...3
max
ma

S1...S6
max. 20

900 Ø 8... 25,6 mm

o 6... 18 mm
min. 100
Taptite 230
ø 5,7 M6 x 16
3
min. 7

20
15

67,5

13
1,5
min. 200

min. 60
4,2

Dimensions in mm

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Siemens Switzerland Ltd
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Global Headquarters
Theilerstrasse 1a
6300 Zug
Switzerland
Tel. +41 58-724 24 24 © Siemens Switzerland Ltd, 2006
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