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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 21, 2017
Filed:
Dec. 17, 2014
Imi Hydronic Engineering International SA, Eysins, CH;
IMI HYDRONIC ENGINEERING INTERNATIONAL SA, Eysins, CH;
Abstract
The invention relates to a valve having a balancing function for a fluid distribution system. A valve closing member is movable between a closed position and a fully opened position. An actuation device is provided for changing the position of the valve closing member. A control unit is provided and comprises an electronic memory adapted to receive and store an opening limitation value, said opening limitation value being representative of a selected intermediate position between said closed position and said fully opened position of the valve closing member, wherein the control unit controls the actuation device to limit the movement of the valve closing member to positions from said closed position to said selected intermediate position. The invention also relates to a valve system and to a method of operating a valve.