Antec controls PM Series User manual

ROOM PRESSURE MONITOR
PM Series
MANUAL V102
FIRMWARE V3.84

Product Overview
General ....................................................................... 1
Room Pressure Monitor (PM) Features ....................... 1
Room Pressure Sensor (RPS) Features........................ 1
Included in Package...................................................... 2
Installation and Mounting Instructions
Isolation Room ............................................................. 3
Typical Installation ........................................................ 3
Typical Wiring ............................................................... 4
PM default Sequence of Operations ........................... 5
Display Navigation
RPI – Initial Startup...................................................... 6
Occupancy Modes / Service Menu.............................. 6
Monitor......................................................................... 6
Service Menu............................................................... 7
Wizard Menu................................................................ 8
Pressure Menu............................................................. 9
Occupancy Menu ......................................................... 9
Timing Menu .............................................................. 10
Input ........................................................................... 10
RPI Setup ................................................................... 11
ROOM PRESSURE MONITOR
CAUTION
Short circuit or incorrect wiring may permanently damage
the controls or other equipment. Ensure proper wiring
practices. The PM is a 24 VAC monitor. Do not apply any
voltage above 24 VAC.

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The Room Pressure Monitor (PM) is intended to provide intelligent pressure monitoring of isolation room and critical
environments. Using the latest in microcontroller and sensor technologies the PM can measure extremely small pres-
sures and display the readings on the local LCD display.
General
ROOM PRESSURE MONITOR
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Room Pressure Monitor
(PM) Features
• Simple connection to room
pressure sensor (RPS) using RJ-12
jack
• Pluggable terminal blocks
• Backlit 14x2 LCD Interface with
true character display
• LED side bars offer 180 degree
viewing of current room status
• Green – Safe
• Red – Danger (exceeding low or
high alarm set points)
• Blue - Unoccupied
• Password protected menu
• Easy to use MENU system for fast
and simple setup of system
• Setup Wizard – walk through setup
of PM when first powered up
Room Pressure Sensor
(RPS) Features
• High accuracy room pressure
sensor, Range: +0.1 in.w.c. (25
pa) to -0.1 in.w.c. (25 pa)
• Quick keyed cable connection
• Indicator LED on sensor and PM
shows proper connection
• Stainless steel louvered plate for
accurate readings and protection
from cleaning
ROOM PRESSURE MONITOR (PM)
ROOM PRESSURE SENSOR (RPS)
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ROOM PRESSURE MONITOR
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Included in Package
Each PM ships with the following
items:
1. RPI-Standard (with backlit LCD
screen)
QTY: 1 (250000-860)
2. Room Pressure Sensor – Main
QTY: 1 (250000-840)
3. Room Pressure Sensor – Ref
QTY: 1 (250000-842)
4. Plenum rated green 25 foot
(RJ-12 to round) RPS cable
QTY: 1 (019943-020)
5. Kink resistant air tubing – 18”
QTY: 1 (041467-001-bulk)
6. 120/24 VAC 40 VA Transformer
QTY: 1 (019604-003) OPTIONAL
7. Instruction Manual
QTY: 1
Please ensure you have all compo-
nents before proceeding. Inspect
components for shipping damage. Do
not install any components that appear
damaged, contact your local Antec
Controls Representative for
replacements.
For further information, please visit:
AntecControls.com.
INCLUDED ITEMS
1. RPI-STANDARD
2. ROOM PRESSURE SENSOR - MAIN
5. KINK RESISTANT AIR TUBING 18"
7. INSTRUCTION MANUAL
3. ROOM PRESSURE SENSOR - REF.
4. PLENUM RATED GREEN 25 FOOT
6. 120/24 VAC 40VATRANSFORMER
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ISOLATION ROOM
CORRIDOR
ROOM PRESSURE
SENSOR (RPS) KIT
Single Isolation Room
Ensure you have all components necessary for installation. Inspect components for signs of shipping/handling damage. Do not
proceed if you suspect any components are damaged.
1. Mount the Room Pressure Monitor (PM) near the doorway using a standard single-gang electrical box (by others) at a
height of 5 feet. Ensure LED bars are not blocked by other devices on wall.
2. Next install the Room Pressure Sensor (RPS) assembly. The RPS-Main Sensor should be installed in the hallway using the
drywall bracket supplied. The RPS-Reference Sensor must be installed within 12 inches of the Main sensor. Note: The
Main Sensor has a black cable connector and brass airflow nipple, while the Reference Sensor only has a brass airflow
nipple.
RPS-Main Sensor Assembly – Mounted in corridor/hallway.
Gently plug green c25 cable to black quick connection on
back. Route the RJ-12 (telephone type) connection back to
PM. Plug into black RJ12 jack. Also firmly attach air tubing to
brass pressure tap.
RPS-Reference Sensor Assembly –
Mounted in Isolation room. Firmly
attach air tubing (supplied) to brass
pressure tap using supplied kink resis-
tant tubing.
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ROOM PRESSURE MONITOR
INSTALLATION AND MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
Isolation Room
The PM can monitor the pressure difference between two spaces.
1. PM monitoring Isolation Room referenced to Corridor
TYPICAL INSTALLATION
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Ensure proper voltage is available for the PM. Double check all labels and wiring before applying high voltage. Note: the PM is
a 24 VAC low voltage monitor. Do not apply any voltage above 24 VAC.
1. Ensure mains (high voltage) power is off and locked out at panel.
2. Connect main power to transformer. Confirm voltage input matches transformer label (either 120 VAC or 277 VAC).
3. Wire 24 VAC hot and common to PM. Note the hot and common polarity.
3.
ROOM PRESSURE MONITOR
INSTALLATION AND MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
TYPICAL WIRING
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CAUTION
Image is shown for optional
24 VAC transformer. If power
is not provided by Antec
Controls, ensure proper 24
VAC power is supplied to the
PM with a minimum of 20 VA
per unit.
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Occupied – SAFE (proper pressure detected)
Occupied – ALARM (pressure out of range – either low or high set point)
Unoccupied – Pressure monitored and displayed but no alarms
When occupied the PM will monitor and display the primary room pressure. If the pressure reading is within the
LOW and HIGH alarm set points the LED bars will be green and the alarm will be off. If the pressure reading is out-
side of either the LOW or HIGH alarm set points the LED bars will turn RED and the local alarm will turn on.
If the Room Pressure Sensor (RPS) is unplugged from the PM while in occupied mode the LED bars will turn RED and
the local alarm will turn on.
Mode Status LCD Display LED Bars Alarm
Negative/Positive Pressure
Monitoring (Room Occupied)
SAFE - Pressure reading within LOW / HIGH set
points
Primary Room
+-0.0123 in.w.c. GREEN OFF
Negative/Positive Pressure
Monitoring (Room Occupied)
ALARM - Pressure reading within LOW / HIGH set
points
ALARM!
+-0.0001 in.w.c. RED ON
Neutral (Room Unoccupied) UNOCCUPIED – Pressure measured but no alarms Primary Room
Unoccupied BLUE OFF
ROOM PRESSURE MONITOR
INSTALLATION AND MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
PM Default Sequence of Operations
The PM functions as a standalone device (not networked to any building automation systems (BAS)).
When fully setup the PM can be set to monitor POSITIVE or NEGATIVE pressure. Alarms for LOW/HIGH pressure are
fully field configurable.
The PM has 3 primary modes:
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CAUTION
Image is shown for optional 24 VAC
transformer. If power is not provided
by Antec Controls, ensure proper
24 VAC power is supplied to the PM
with a minimum of 20 VA per unit.

PRICE
ELECTRONICS Start-up screen
LCD STANDARD
MODEL PM interface
LOADING: 0-100% Loading Screen
PM VERSION 3.84 PM - Firmware Version 1.xx or higher
PRIMARY ROOM
UNOCCUPIED After start up LCD will display default screens depending on mode of operation
Occupancy Modes / Service Menu
The PM has 2 operating modes - occupied and unoccupied (sometimes referred to as setback). To change Occupancy mode:
Quickly press Enter/Menu Button. Occ. Passcode is displayed. Enter Down-Up-Up-Down. Using UP/Down key select either
Occupied (alarms active) or Unoccupied (alarms disabled). Press Enter to save and exit.
Up/Down Button
Used for menu selection and adjustment
- press both up and down at same time to
display RPI Startup screens.
Menu/Enter
Used to Enter service menu(s). The menu(s) are
password protected.
Mute
Used to temporarily mute the local alarm for a
certain number of minutes.
Emergency
Used to trigger emergency mode. Local Alarm
will sound and BACnet point will change to
Alarm alerting the front end system.
ROOM PRESSURE INTERFACE
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ROOM PRESSURE MONITOR
DISPLAY NAVIGATION
RPI Initial Startup
When the RPI is first powered from the PM monitor, it will display the following information: (Also press both UP/DOWN at
same time to show this screen anytime.)
AWAITING
SETUP Displays only on first power up, until the Wizard has been completed.

Service Menu
The service menu contains all setup and configuration parameters. Each PM ships with factory defaults, but virtually all set-
tings can be adjusted in the field. All MAIN menus are listed on this page. Use the WIZARD and/or below menus to setup the
PM for your application.
SERVICE MENU:
PRESSURE
ALARMS
Allows setting of pressure alarm and caution set points (high and low), room type either
negative or positive
SERVICE MENU:
OCCUPANCY Allows user to force occupied/unoccupied modes
SERVICE MENU:
TIMING Allows configuration of alarm delays
SERVICE MENU:
INPUT Allows configuration of the room pressure sensor
RPI SETUP Allows configuration of the display settings for the RPI
SERVICE MENU:
DIAGNOSTIC Contains diagnostic information or allows the monitor to be reset to factory defaults
PRESS MENU
TO EXIT
To access Service Menu hold enter/menu for 5 seconds. The passcode is DOWN - EMERGENCY - EMERGENCY - MUTE.
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ROOM PRESSURE MONITOR
DISPLAY NAVIGATION

SERVICE MENU:
WIZARD
WELCOME
SETUP WIZARD Press MENU key to advance through the wizard
ROOM MODE Set room mode (Negative/Positive)
LOW PRESSURE
ALARM POINT +/-0.0001 to +/-0.1000 in.w.c. or No Alarm. Default: +/-0.0010 in.w.c.
HIGH PRESSURE
ALARM POINT +/-0.0001 to +/-0.1000 in.w.c. or No Alarm. Default: +/-0.0500 in.w.c.
ALARM DELAY Set alarm delay time (5-3600 sec). Default 30 seconds
RPI MUTE TIME (1-1440 minutes). Default: 15 minutes
SETUP WIZARD
COMPLETE PM has been setup and will now re-boot to apply all settings,
SEE MANUAL
FOR ADV SETUP See this manual for advanced setup options
PRESS MENU
TO EXIT
NOTE: The Wizard will force you to go through all settings in order. You can re-run the wizard at any time by Loading Defaults
in the Diagnostics Menu. Once you have gone through the Wizard fully, the PM will reset.
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ROOM PRESSURE MONITOR
DISPLAY NAVIGATION
Wizard Menu
The first time the PM is powered on, the RPI will step through the setup wizard. This allows a quick setup of the
parameters needed. To enter the Setup Wizard, use the passcode DOWN - EMERGENCY - EMERGENCY - MUTE.

Pressure Menu
ROOM MODE
NEGATIVE
Room is negative relative to reference. Positive – room is positive relative to
reference.
LOW CAUTION
-0.0004 in.w.c.
Monitor will enter caution (YELLOW) mode if current pressure reading is out
of range.
Detault: No Caution
HIGH CAUTION
-0.0014 in.w.c.
Monitor will enter caution (YELLOW) mode if current pressure reading is out
of range.
Default: No Caution
LOW PRESSURE
ALARM -0.005 in.w.c.
Monitor will enter alarm (RED) mode if current pressure reading is out of
range.
Default: 0.0010 in.w.c.
HIGH PRESSURE
ALARM -0.015 in.w.c.
Monitor will enter alarm (RED) mode if current pressure reading is out of
range.
Default: 0.500 in.w.c.
PRESS MENU
TO EXIT
PRESSURE
PRIMARY ROOM
SERVICE MENU:
PRESSURE
ROOM MODE
ISOLATION
Room Mode (default) will display Setback/Isolation. This mode can also be
displayed as Occupied/Unoccupied.
PRESS MENU
TO EXIT
SERVICE MENU:
OCCUPANCY
Once in Service Menu, scroll down and press Enter/Menu to enter the Pressure Menu.
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DISPLAY NAVIGATION

Timing Menu
Input
SERVICE MENU:
TIMING
ALARM DELAY
30 SEC
This is the time between an alarm being sensed and the alarm sounding (5-3,600sec). This gives the
sensor time for the pressure to correct itself without alarm being sounded.
Default 30 seconds
CAUTION IN DELAY
NO
Whether a caution is displayed during the alarm delay time.
Default: No
RPI MUTE TIME
15 MIN
The time between mute button being pressed and an alarm sounding once more (1-1440 minutes)
Default: 15 minutes
PRESS MENU
TO EXIT
PRIMARY SENSOR
REVERSE
Room Mode (default) will display Setback/Isolation. This mode can also be
displayed as
Occupied/Unoccupied.
NOTE: This variable cannot be change if a Keyswitch nurse station is con-
nected.
SENSOR SCALE
FACTOR
This allows the primary sensor reading to be ajusted to match a manual
reading taking during setup/balancing. It provides a linear scaling of the
sensor reading and is the preferred method of adjustment. (range: 0.500
to 2.000)
Default: 1.000
SENSOR OFFSET
This allows for the pressure reading to be offset by a fixed amount. This
can be used in conjunction with the sensor scale to provide a 2-point linear
calibration (y=mx+b).
In most cases this is not required and should be left at 0.000. Sensor scale is
the preferred method of adjusting the reading.
(Range: -0.0500 to 0.0500 in.w.c.)
Default: 0.0000 in.w.c.
PRESS MENU
TO EXIT
SERVICE MENU:
INPUT
Once in Service Menu, scroll down and press Enter/Menu to enter the Occupancy Menu.
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ROOM PRESSURE MONITOR
DISPLAY NAVIGATION

RPI Setup
SERVICE MENU:
RPI SETUP This button on the RPI can be enabled or disabled
EMERG. BUTTON
DISABLED
When enabled, pressing the Emergency button will put the PMX into Alarm mode.
Default: Disabled
LIGHT BAR-NORM.
GREEN
Light Bar in Normal Mode – This sets the colour of the light bar while in normal conditions (no alarm, no
caution and occupied room).
Options: Off, Sky Blue, White, Green.
Default: Green
LIGHT BAR-ALARM
BLINK RED
This sets the colour of the light bar while in alarm conditions.
Options: Off, Red, Blink Red.
Default: Blink Red
LIGHT BAR-CAUT.
YELLOW
Light Bar in Caution Mode – This sets the colour of the light bar while in caution conditions.
Options: Off, Yellow, Blink Yellow, Blink Green.
Default: Yellow
LIGHT BAR-UNOCC
SKY BLUE
Light Bar in Unoccupied Mode – This sets the colour of the light bar while in unoccupied mode.
Options: Off, Sky Blue, White
Default: Sky Blue
ALARM TYPE
WAIL
This sets the sound of the alarm. Choose from: wail, 2khz tone, red alert, no tone.
Default: wail
OCCUPANCY NAME
OCCUPANCY
Selects the text displayed for occupancy. Choose from: Occupied/Unoccupied, Neutral/Positive (or
Neutral/Negative), Setback/Isolation, AlarmEnabled/AlarmDisabled.
Default: Setback/Isolation
DISPLAY CODE 3
Main Screen Displays Value Binary
Primary Room 1 0000,0001
Negative
Primary Room 2 0000,0010
-0.0100 in.w.c.
Negative 4 0000,0100
-0.0100 in.w.c.
System Normal 20 0001,0100
PRESS MENU
TO EXIT
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