The TA-Slider 160 is a digitally configurable proportional push actuator that provides extensive flexibility for on-site configuration and control of hydronic systems. It has options for Bluetooth configuration via smartphone app, copying settings between units, and KNX connectivity. Key features include convenient setup, diagnostics for fault finding, and compatibility with IMI Hydronic Engineering valves.
The TA-Slider 160 is a digitally configurable proportional push actuator that provides extensive flexibility for on-site configuration and control of hydronic systems. It has options for Bluetooth configuration via smartphone app, copying settings between units, and KNX connectivity. Key features include convenient setup, diagnostics for fault finding, and compatibility with IMI Hydronic Engineering valves.
The TA-Slider 160 is a digitally configurable proportional push actuator that provides extensive flexibility for on-site configuration and control of hydronic systems. It has options for Bluetooth configuration via smartphone app, copying settings between units, and KNX connectivity. Key features include convenient setup, diagnostics for fault finding, and compatibility with IMI Hydronic Engineering valves.
The TA-Slider 160 is a digitally configurable proportional push actuator that provides extensive flexibility for on-site configuration and control of hydronic systems. It has options for Bluetooth configuration via smartphone app, copying settings between units, and KNX connectivity. Key features include convenient setup, diagnostics for fault finding, and compatibility with IMI Hydronic Engineering valves.
Actuators Digitally configurable proportional push actuator – 160/200 N IMI TA / Actuators / TA-Slider 160
TA-Slider 160 Digitally configurable actuators with or without KNX Bus communication, and a wide range of setup options provide extensive flexibility for on- site parameter adaptation. Fully programmable binary input, relay and adjustable max. stroke of the valve bring new opportunities for advanced hydronic control and balancing.
Key features >> Convenient, reliable setup >> Quick copying of settings Fully customisable by smartphone via Setup configuration can be copied Bluetooth using a TA-Dongle. quickly from the TA-Dongle to identical (Not for KNX versions) TA-Slider actuators. (Not for KNX versions) >> Fully configurable More than 200 setup options allow >> Perfection in connectivity input and output signals, binary input, A separate version allows configuring relay, characteristics and many other and communicating via KNX Bus. parameters to be configured.
>> Easy diagnostics
Tracks the last 10 errors to allow system faults to be found quickly.
Technical description
Functions: Supply voltage: Output signal:
Proportional control 24 VAC/VDC ±15%. I/O, Plus versions: Manual override Frequency 50/60 Hz ±3 Hz. 0(2)-10 VDC, max. 8 mA, min. 1.25 kΩ. Stroke detection KNX, KNX R24 versions: Ranges: See “Input signal”. Mode, status and position indication Powered by KNX Bus. Default setting: Proportional 0-10 VDC. Stroke limitation setting KNX, KNX R24 versions: Valve blockage protection Power consumption: By KNX Bus. Valve clogging detection Operation: < 1.0 VA (VAC); < 0.6 W (VDC) Error safe position Standby: < 0.5 VA (VAC); < 0.25 W (VDC) Characteristics: Diagnostic/Logging I/O version: Linear, EQM 0.25 and inverted EQM 0.25. I/O version: Operation: < 1.3 VA (VAC); < 0.7 W (VDC) Default setting: Linear. + 1 binary input, max. 100 Ω, cable max. Standby: < 0.5 VA (VAC); < 0.25 W (VDC) 10 m or shielded. Plus version: Control speed: + Output signal Operation: < 1.8 VA (VAC); < 1.0 W (VDC) 10 s/mm Standby: < 0.5 VA (VAC); < 0.25 W (VDC) Plus version: KNX, KNX R24 versions: Adjusting force: + 1 binary input, max. 100 Ω, cable max. Typical 216 mW; Maximum 600 mW. 160/200 N 10 m or shielded. Self-adjusting for IMI Hydronic + 1 relay, max. 5A, 30 VDC/250 VAC on Input signal: Engineering valves. resistive load 0(2)-10 VDC, Ri 47 kΩ. + Output signal Adjustable hysteresis sensitivity 0.1-0.5 VDC. Temperature: KNX version: 0.33 Hz low pass filter. Media temperature: max. 120°C + 1 binary input, max. 100 Ω, cable max. Proportional: Operating environment: 0°C – +50°C 10 m or shielded. 0-10, 10-0, 2-10 or 10-2 VDC. (5-95%RH, non-condensing) KNX R24 version: Proportional split-range: Storage environment: -20°C – +70°C + 1 binary input, max. 100 Ω, cable max. 0-5, 5-0, 5-10 or 10-5 VDC. (5-95%RH, non-condensing) 10 m or shielded. 0-4.5, 4.5-0, 5.5-10 or 10-5.5 VDC. + 1 relay, max. 2A, 30 VAC/VDC on 2-6, 6-2, 6-10 or 10-6 VDC. Ingress protection: resistive load Proportional dual-range (for change-over): IP54 (all directions) 0-3.3 / 6.7-10 VDC or (according to EN 60529) 2-4.7 / 7.3-10 VDC. Default setting: Proportional 0-10 VDC. KNX, KNX R24 versions: By KNX Bus. 2 Protection class: Stroke: Colour: (according to EN 61140) 6.5 mm. White RAL 9016, grey RAL 7047. III TA-Slider 160, 160 I/O (SELV) Automatic detection of the valve lift II TA-Slider 160 Plus (protective insulation) (stroke detection). Marking: Label: IMI TA, CE, product name, article Cable: Noise level: No. and technical specification. 1, 2 or 5 m. With wire end sleeves. Max. 30 dBA Halogen free as option. Certification CE: TA-Slider 160: type LiYY, 3x0.25 mm2. Weight: LV-D. 2014/35/EU: EN 60730-1, -2-14. TA-Slider 160 I/O: type LiYY, 5x0.25 mm2. 0.20 kg EMC-D. 2014/30/EU: EN 60730-1, -2-14. TA-Slider 160 Plus: type LiYY, 5x0.25 RoHS-D. 2011/65/EU: EN 50581. mm2 and type H03VV-F, 3x0.75 mm2. Connection to valve: TA-Slider 160 KNX: type J-YY, Swivelling nut M30x1,5. Product standard: 2x2x0.6 mm2. EN 60730. TA-Slider 160 KNX R24: type J-YY, Material: 2x2x0.6 mm2 and type LiYY, 3x0.34 mm2. Cover: PC/ABS GF8 Housing: PA GF40. Swivelling nut: Nickel-plated brass.
Function Setting TA-Slider 160, 160 I/O, 160 Plus LED indication The actuator can be set by the HyTune app (iOS version 8 or Status Red (heating) / later on iPhone 4S or later, Android version 4.3 or later) + the Blue (cooling) TA-Dongle device, with or without the actuator power supplied. The setting configuration can be stored in the TA-Dongle for Fully retracted (actuator stem) Long pulse - (–· –· –·) setting of one or several actuators. Connect the TA-Dongle to Short pulse the actuator and press the configuration button. Fully extended (actuator stem) Short pulse - (·– ·– ·–) HyTune can be downloaded from the App Store or Google Play. Long pulse Intermediate position Long pulses (– – –) Moving Short pulses (· · ·) Calibrating 2 short pulses (·· ·· ··) Manual mode or no power supply Off
Error code Violet
Power supply too low 1 pulse (· · ·) Line broken (2-10 V or 4-20 mA) 2 pulses (·· ·· ··) Valve clogging or foreign object 3 pulses (··· ··· ···) Stroke detection failure 4 pulses (···· ···· ····)
If an error is detected, violet pulses are displayed as the red or
blue status lights flash alternately. More detailed information, please see the HyTune app + TA-Dongle. Setting TA-Slider 160 KNX, 160 KNX R24 Calibration/Stroke detection The actuator can be set through the KNX ETS software According to selected settings in the table. (minimum required ETS version is ETS5.0). The programming of the physical address can be carried out Type of calibration At power on After manual without contact by placing a magnet as shown below. override Both end positions (full) √* √ Fully extended position (fast) √ √* None √ X KN
*) Default Note: A calibration refresh can be automatically repeated monthly or weekly. Manual override (not for KNX/KNX R24 versions) Default setting: Off. By using the TA-Dongle device. No power supply needed. Self-adjusting force Automatic valve type detection, the force is set to 160 or 200 N for IMI TA/IMI Heimeier valves. Default setting: On. 3 IMI TA / Actuators / TA-Slider 160
Stroke limitation setting I/O, Plus, KNX and KNX R24 versions: The stroke can be set to a percentage (20-100%) of detected Binary input valve lift. If the binary input circuit is open, the actuator will go to a set For some IMI TA/IMI Heimeier valves it can also be set to a stroke or switch to a second stroke limitation setting. See also Kvmax/qmax. Change-over system detection. Default setting: No stroke limitation (100%). Default setting: Off Valve blockage protection Change-over system detection The actuator will perform a quarter of a full stroke and then back Switching between two different stroke limitation settings by to desired value if no actuation takes place for one week or one toggling the binary input or using the dual-range input signal. month. For the KNX versions, this switching may also be made via KNX Default setting: Off. Bus. Valve clogging detection KNX and KNX R24 versions: If actuation stops before the desired value is reached, the actuator moves back ready to make a new attempt. The Connection interfaces for KNX Bus communication actuator will move to the configured error safe position after Twisted pair; KNX/TP three attempts. Default setting: On.
Error safe position
Fully extended or retracted position when following errors occur; low power, line break, valve clogging or stroke detection failure. Default setting: Fully extended position.
Diagnostics/logging The last 10 errors (low power, line break, valve clogging, stroke detection failure) with time stamps can be read using the HyTune app + TA-Dongle device. Logged errors will be cleared if the power is disconnected.
M M - + B M - + B M COM NC NO Dk Green Yellow White
Orange Black
Yellow White
Violet Red
Black Red
- - + KNX Bus + KNX Bus
Note: M terminal is internally connected
to KNX “-” Bus wire.
Terminal Description L24 Power supply 24 VAC/VDC M Neutral for power supply 24 VAC/VDC and signals. (For KNX, only used for potential free contact) YV Input signal for proportional control 0(2)-10 VDC, 47 kΩ XV Output signal 0(2)-10 VDC, max. 8 mA or min. load resistance 1.25 kΩ B Connection for potential free contact (e.g. open window detection), max. 100 Ω, max. 10 m cable or shielded COM Plus version: Common relay contact, max. 250 VAC, max. 5A @ 250 VAC on resistive load, max. 5A @ 30 VDC on resistive load. KNX R24 version: Common relay contact, max. 30 VAC/VDC, max. 2A on resistive load. NC Normally closed contact for relay NO Normally open contact for relay
24 VAC/DC operating only with safety transformer according to EN 61558-2-6.
TA-Dongle For Bluetooth communication with the EAN Article No HyTune app, transfer configuration 5901688828632 322228-00001 settings and manual override. 130 (Not for KNX versions)
77 18
Programming magnet For programming the physical addresses EAN Article No without contact. 4024052149919 1865-01.433 For KNX versions.
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