AirTouch ZoneTouch3 User guide

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Installer Manual

Contents
1. Components 5
2. Conguration 6
3. Pre-Installation 9
4. Components Installation 10
5. Recommended Commissioning Procedure 15
5.1 Parameters 16
5.1.1 Total Groups in the System 16
5.1.2 Installer Settings Password 17
5.1.3 Damper RPM setting 17
5.1.4 Damper Rotation Direction 17
5.1.5 Touchpad Temp 17
5.1.6 Reset and Save current system settings 17
5.2 Zone Setting 18
5.3 Grouping Zones 20
5.4 Spill or Bypass 21
5.5 Enabling/Disabling Service Reminder 23
5.6 System Info 24
5.7 Setting up Wi-Fi Connection 25
5.8 Testing Damper On/O 26
6. Troubleshooting 27
Liability
Please read the instructions before installing this AirTouch Zoning Control System. Polyaire
Pty Ltd does not accept any responsibility for loss or damage that may occur as a result of
the incorrect installation of this AirTouch Control System.

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1.1 Console
Users can input control commands from
the console to turn on or o a group/zone.
It is used to input all parameters. The color
LCD displays clock, zone, WiFi, temperature
and other statuses.
1.2 Main Control Module and Extension Module
(optional)
Main control module (8 zones) and its optional
extension module (extra 8 zones) control the
position of the motorized damper of each zone.
1.3 Motorized Damper (Bright Green)
Motorized dampers drive the blade of the
damper to adjust the air supply.
1.4 Cables
Cables with left latch or central latch plugs
connect the main control module, extension
module (if applicable), console, and
motorized dampers together.
1.5 Power Supply
24VAC transformers provide power to the
main and extension modules.
1. Components
Components

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2. Conguration
ZoneTouch 3 System is a star architecture system that allows communications
between ZoneTouch 3 main control module, extension module, WiFi router
(to connect to smart phones), up to 16 zone dampers, and up to two consoles.
Figure below shows the connection of devices such as the WiFi router, a
console, and eight dampers to the main module.
Configuration
Zone 4
Figure 1: ZoneTouch 3 Main Control Module connected to, WiFi router,
Smartphone and 8 Dampers.

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Zone 9 Zone A Zone B
Zone A Zone B Zone C
Zone 9
Zone G
Zone FZone EZone D
Configuration contd.
Eight motorized dampers can be connected to the main control module.
Nine dampers and above (up to 16) will need the extension module.
The wiring of the ZoneTouch 3 system is straightforward. A cable with central
latched plugs connects a motorized damper to the relevant output port clearly
marked on the main or extension module. Figure below shows the connection of
eight dampers to the extension module.
Main and extension modules can be in dierent locations and connected via a
cable with left latched plugs on both ends. Console is connected to the ‘T’ port on
main module.
Up to two consoles can be joined in a system. One will be connected to the main
module and the other to the extension module.
Figure 2: ZoneTouch 3 with Extension module and 8 Zone ports.

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NOTE: Install the console at least 20mm away from any other wall control to
avoid potential interference.
Configuration contd.
Figure below shows the linking of the main module to the extension module,
consoles, and smart phone.
24V
24V
Touch Screen 1Home Router Touch Screen 2 Smart Phones
Main Module
Extension Module
To Zone Dampers
To Zone Dampers
Z1
Z2
Z3
Z4
Z8
Z7
Z6
Z5
ZD
ZC
ZB
ZA
Z9
ZE
ZF
ZG

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3. Pre-Installation
Good planning leads to a successful zone system installation. Before installing and
commissioning a zoning system, please complete the following listed tasks:
3.1 Decide how many zones (dampers) are to be controlled in the system.
3.2 Group zones according to customer’s requirements. Each group initially
has one zone but can have up to a maximum of four zones (Example:
There could be one or more zones going into a common area such as
Kitchen/Dining or Family/Dining room). Work out the total group number
(Maximum total group number in a system is 16).
NOTE: It is important to test all cables before installation.
Testing all cables to be used before the start of the installation will save
considerable diagnostic time if the fully installed system is subsequently found
to have a problem. Cable testing is quick and easy with a Zonemaster Cable
tester available from Polyaire.
Cable Tester (Item: 657089)
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4.2 Remove the two side covers on the
main module. All LEDs and sockets for
zone dampers are exposed.
4.3 If the extension module is used,
connect main module to extension
module at ‘E/M’ port on both modules
with a left latched cable.
4.4 Use pre-tested cable to connect ‘Z1’
port on the main module to the
motorized damper of the 1st zone.
4.5 Repeat step 4.4 to connect other
zone dampers to their relevant zone
ports on the main and extension
modules.
4.1 Mount the main and/or extension
modules (if using more than 8 zones) by
screwing the boxes to a roof frame or
Polyaire Diusion Fitting (PDF).
IMPORTANT: The modules should be
kept away from hot places such as in
between the sheet metal roof and the
indoor unit where the extreme heat
from the roof and indoor unit would
aect the performance and life span
of electronics used in the modules.
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4.6 Connect the console to the ‘T’ port
on the main module. If two consoles
are used, connect one to T on the main
module and the other to the extension
module.
4.7 Connect the 24V AC transformer to
screw terminals on the main control
module. If extension module is used,
connect another 24 VAC transformer
to the screw terminals of the extension
module.
4.8 Replace the side covers back on the
main control and extension module once
nished setting and commissioning.

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4.9 Fit the Console to wall
The plastic casing of the console consists of two halves. The front cover
contains the PCB board along with the LCD/console. The back cover attaches to
the wall as a mounting base. During the installation process the case will have to
be opened to mount the console on the wall. Follow the steps below to carefully
install the console to the wall:
a. Slide the back base to bottom side to clear the stops on the front cover
b. Remove the base from the front cover
c. Position the back base on the wall where the cable is (about 1.5m high from
the oor). Ensure it is away from any heat or cool source and mark the cable
hole and screw holes.
Note: The correct back cover direction is marked on its surface; follow that
mark when xing the back cover.

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d. Cut the rectangular hole for the cable and x the back base to the wall by
using four screws on the marked positions.
e. Retrieve the console cable (from main control module) out of the cable hole and
plug it into the console.
f. Align the bottom edge of the back base with the bottom inside of the front cover
and the two side edges of the back base with the front cover.
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g. Gently push the front cover against the wall and make sure the back of front
cover is ush against the wall. And then push the front cover downwards with two
gures holding the top side of the front cover where there are two slots till the two
snap-ons click in.
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There are two sets of settings, the installer’s and user’s. In the installer’s settings, the
followings can be set: parameters, zone setting, spill/bypass, grouping and service.
These settings are protected by a password which has default value Polyaire but
can be changed.
Touching Installer’s tab will bring up password input page. After inputting the correct
password, installer’s setting page will come up. In the user’s settings which are
discussed in User’s Manual, the followings can be set: owner name, date/time, group
name, WiFi, turbo group, touch tone, child lock and other user related settings.
5. Recommended Commissioning Procedure
Recommended Commissioning Procedure

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5.1 Parameters
5.1.1 Total Groups in the System
For the purpose of group status display and spill zone calculation, the system
needs to know the total number of groups to be installed. The factory default
number is 8.
IMPORTANT: This number must be equal to the total group number used in the
system as planned in Pre-Installation process. If this is wrong, the system may
not work properly.
Parameters

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5.1.2 Installer Settings Password
The password is used to prevent unauthorized changing of the installer settings.
To reset this password, touch the password edit eld in the ‘Parameter’ screen, and
then type in the new password and touch ‘Enter’ key to conrm the password change.
5.1.3 Damper RPM Setting
ZoneTouch 3 can work with other dampers which are not made by Polyaire.
But the damper motors have to meet certain requirements:
Power supply: 24 VAC
Drive Open and Drive Close
Revolution per Minute (RPM): 0.1 to 2.5
5.1.4 Damper Rotation Direction
If dampers move in the wrong direction while zones are being turned on and o,
this setting will reverse the damper rotation direction and make sure the damper is
closing or opening while the zone is being turned o or on respectively.
5.1.5 Touchpad Temp
Touchpad has a temperature sensor. When the screen is on, it will generate heat
and the temperature sensor value may be higher than the room temperature.
When the screen goes to sleep mode for a while, its temperature value may be
close to real room temperature.
In extremely rare cases, the temperature value might need calibration. If necessary,
do it when the screen is not heated up and use an accurate reference temperature
gauge. Input the correct value to match the reference gauge.
If there are two consoles connected in the system, they will be automatically identied
as touchpad 1 and 2 and their temperature can be displayed on its own screen.
5.1.6 Reset and Save current system settings
To record all system settings, press Backup Settings button.
If the main module has been replaced, the system can be recovered from this le.
Press the Recover Saved Settings button to recover. After successful recovery, the
system has to be powered o for at least 30 seconds and then powered back on
to use the recovered settings.
If the system needs to be reset to factory default settings in some cases, press Reset
to Factory. All group names and settings will be back to original factory settings.
Parameters contd.

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5.2 Zone Setting
Zone Setting

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A zone can be marked as Disabled if the port is faulty. Then it will not be used
by any group. The group used this zone before can choose another good zone.
Electronic balancing feature of ZoneTouch 3 oers the exibility of balancing
the amount of airow to each zone electronically. Once the opening position of
the damper is set, the damper will only open to this position. The default setting
for each damper is 100% opening position and the adjustable range is between
5% and 100% with 5% increment. The zone settings can be conducted on the
touch screen as below.
a. On ‘Installers’ screen, touch Zones menu
b) Touching the percentage value for the zone to bring up the value input
dialog. Conrm the required value to start the balancing process. All zones
will open to its balanced position. You can input proper value and check the
airow until the right value is reached.
c) Repeat the process for all zones which need balancing. Then touch the Stop
button to stop the balancing process.
d) Mark the zone as Disabled if the zone port is faulty.
Note: The %OPEN value on the Zoning screen can be operated by the user
for additional air ow adjustment to the groups. The overall opening % of the
zone is calculated as %OPEN x Balance %.
Zone Setting contd.

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For ease of control operation, multiple zones can be grouped together.
The grouped zones are treated as one group with its own name and turned on
or o together. Individual balanced damper position is not aected by grouping,
which means zone balancing can be conducted before or after grouping.
Grouping can be carried out as follows:
a) In ‘Installers’ screen, touch Grouping to enter ‘Grouping’ screen
b) Touch the edit eld of the group
c) Then touch + or - button to add or minus zones to the group
d) Repeat steps b) and c) to dene all groups
e) Press the Reset button if the grouping is corrupted
5.3 Grouping Zones
Grouping Zones
Note: If a zone is marked as Disabled, it cannot be used in a group, a good and
available zone can be chosen instead.