Lochinvar ArmorX2 1.3 User manual

Service Manual
Models: 1.0, 1.3, and 1.5
This manual must only be
used by a qualified heating
installer / service technician.
Read all instructions,
including this manual and the
Armor X2 Installation and
Operation Manual, before
installing. Perform steps in
the order given. Failure to
comply could result in severe
personal injury, death, or
substantial property damage.
WARNING
Save this manual for future reference.
AWX2-SER Rev A

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Hazard definitions
The following defined terms are used throughout this manual to bring attention to the presence of hazards of various risk levels or
to important information concerning the life of the product.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
CAUTION
NOTICE
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious
injury.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
injury.
CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in property damage.
NOTICE indicates special instructions on installation, operation, or maintenance that are important but not
related to personal injury or property damage.
CONTENTS........................................................................ 2
Hazard Definitions.............................................................. 2
PLEASE READ BEFORE PROCEEDING......................... 2
Handling Ceramic Fiber Materials...................................... 3
When servicing water heater........................................ 3
Water heater operation................................................ 3
Heater water................................................................. 3
Freeze protection fluids................................................ 3
WHAT IS IN THIS MANUAL.............................................. 4
1. SERVICE
The Armor X2 Water Heater Display................................. 5
Control Inputs ............................................................... 6
Control Outputs............................................................. 7
General Operation........................................................ 8
Sequence of Operation...................................................... 9
Parameter Table.......................................................... 10-11
Viewable and Changeable Control Parameters.......... 12-31
2. MAINTENANCE
Maintenance and Annual Startup................................ 32-36
3. TROUBLESHOOTING
Alarm Screen.................................................................... 37
Before Troubleshooting.................................................... 38
Check Control Module Fuses .......................................... 38
Table 3A - Troubleshooting Chart - No Display ......... 39
Checking Temperature Sensors ...................................... 40
Table 3D - Troubleshooting Chart - Noisy System..... 41
Table 3E - Troubleshooting Chart - Fault Messages 42-48
Combustion Analysis Procedure...................................... 49
Table 3F -Troubleshooting Chart-Combustion Levels 49
Table 3G - Flue Products........................................... 49
Gas Valve Adjustment Procedure.................................... 50
Revision Notes.................................................. Back Cover
Contents
Please read before proceeding
Installer – Read all instructions,
including this manual and the Armor
X2 Installation and Operation Manual,
before installing. Perform steps in the
order given.
User – This manual is for use only by
a qualified heating installer/service
technician.
Have this water heater serviced/inspected
by a qualified service technician at least
annually.
Failure to comply with the above could
result in severe personal injury, death or
substantial property damage.
When calling or writing about the water
heater – Please have the water heater model
and serial number from the water heater
rating plate.
Consider piping and installation when
determining water heater location (see
the Armor X2 Installation and Operation
Manual).
Any claims for damage or shortage
in shipment must be filed immediately
against the transportation company by the
consignee.
WARNING NOTICE

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Installer – Read all instructions,
including this manual and the Armor X2
Water Heater Installation and Operation
Manual, before installing. Perform steps
in the order given.
Have this water heater serviced/inspected
by a qualified service technician at least
annually.
Failure to comply with the above could
result in severe personal injury, death or
substantial property damage.
When calling or writing about the water heater
– Please have the water heater model and serial
number from the water heater rating plate.
Consider piping and installation when
determining water heater location (see the Armor
X2 Water Heater Installation and Operation
Manual).
Any claims for damage or shortage in
shipment must be filed immediately against the
transportation company by the consignee.
Handling ceramic fiber materials
REMOVAL OF COMBUSTION CHAMBER LINING
The combustion chamber insulation in this appliance
contains ceramic fiber material. Ceramic fibers can
be converted to cristobalite in very high temperature
applications. The International Agency for Research
on Cancer (IARC) has concluded, “Crystalline silica
in the form of quartz or cristobalite from occupational
sources is carcinogenic to humans (Group 1)”. Normal
operating temperatures in this appliance are below the
level to convert ceramic fibers to cristobalite. Abnormal
operating conditions would have to be created to convert
the ceramic fibers in this appliance to cristobalite.
The ceramic fiber material used in this appliance is
an irritant; when handling or replacing the ceramic
materials it is advisable that the installer follow these
safety guidelines.
Avoid breathing dust and contact with skin and eyes.
• Use NIOSH certified dust respirator (N95).
This type of respirator is based on the OSHA
requirements for cristobalite at the time this
document was written. Other types of
respirators may be needed depending on the job
site conditions. Current NIOSH recommendations
can be found on the NIOSH website at
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/homepage.html.
NIOSH approved respirators, manufacturers, and
phone numbers are also listed on this website.
• Wear long-sleeved, loose fitting clothing, gloves,
and eye protection.
Apply enough water to the combustion chamber
lining to prevent airborne dust.
Remove the combustion chamber lining from the
water heater and place it in a plastic bag for disposal.
Wash potentially contaminated clothes separately
from other clothing. Rinse clothes washer thoroughly.
NIOSH stated First Aid.
Eye: Irrigate immediately.
Breathing: Fresh air.
WARNING NOTICE
WARNING
When servicing water heater –
• To avoid electric shock, disconnect electrical
supply before performing maintenance.
• To avoid severe burns, allow the water heater to
cool before performing maintenance.
Water heater operation –
• Do not block flow of combustion or ventilation
air to the water heater.
• Should overheating occur or gas supply
fail to shut off, do not turn off or disconnect
electrical supply to circulator. Instead, shut
off the gas supply at a location external to the
appliance.
• Do not use this water heater if any part has
been under water. The possible damage to a
flooded appliance can be extensive and present
numerous safety hazards. Any appliance that
has been under water must be replaced.
Please read before proceeding

What is in this manual?
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Service
The Armor X2 water heater display
• Display panel readout, buttons and their functions
Control module inputs
• Control module inputs and options
Control module outputs
• Control module outputs and options
General
• How the water heater operates
• How the control module operates
• Access modes -- user and installer
• Sequence of operation -- Water Heating
Control panel menu access
• Accessing programming mode and locating menus
(See separate guide covering the PC interface.)
Control panel parameter access
• Accessing and changing parameters from the display panel
Quick start information -- parameter table
• An index of available adjustments and readouts, where to
access them and where to find detailed information.
Armor X2 water heater operation
• Setup
• Service / Setup
• Setpoint
• Night Setback
• Cascade
• Pumps
• BMS
Maintenance
• Service and maintenance schedules
• Address reported problems
• Inspect water heater area and water heater interior
• Clean condensate trap
• Check all piping for leaks
• Check air openings
• Flue vent system and air piping
• Check water system
• Check water heater relief valve
• Inspect ignition electrode
• Check ignition ground wiring
• Check all water heater wiring
• Check control settings
• Perform start-up and checks
• Check burner flame
• Check flame signal
• Check flue gas temperature
• General maintenance
• Review with owner
• Cleaning the water heater heat exchanger
• Oiled bearing circulators
Troubleshooting
• Troubleshooting table - No display
• Checking temperature sensors
• Sensor tables
• Troubleshooting table - Fault messages displayed on the
water heater interface
• Combustion analysis procedure
• Gas valve adjustment procedure

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The Armor X2 display
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FLOW SWITCH
SEQUENCER / BUILDING
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
LOW VOLTAGE
CONNECTION
BOARD
PRIMARY/SECONDARY INLET
TEMPERATURE SENSOR
PRIMARY/SECONDARY
FLUE GAS SENSOR
PRIMARY/SECONDARY
HIGH LIMIT SENSOR
PRIMARY/SECONDARY
FLAME SENSOR
BLOCKED DRAIN SWITCH
TOUCH PANEL
INTERFACE
PC INTERFACE
SECONDARY
SMART CONTROL
MODULE
PRIMARY
SMART CONTROL
MODULE
HW TANK SENSOR
ENABLE
TOUCH DISPLAY
MODBUS COMMUNICATION
BOARD
O-TEMP
HEAT EXCHANGER SWITCH
IMG00166
O-TEMP
HEAT EXCHANGER SWITCH
FLOW SWITCH
PRIMARY/SECONDARY OUTLET
TEMPERATURE SENSOR
Control inputs
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LOW VOLTAGE
CONNECTION
BOARD
PRIMARY
CONTROL MODULE
ALARM BELL
RUN TIME CONTACTS
SEQUENCER / BUILDING
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
HEAT EXCHANGER 1 /
HEAT EXCHANGER 2
HW PUMP
IGNITOR
BLOWER
GAS VALVE
PC INTERFACE
SECONDARY
SMART TOUCH
CONTROL MODUL
E
TOUCH PANEL
INTERFACE
TOUCH DISPLAY
SMART TOUCH
Control outputs
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General Operation
How the water heater operates
The Armor X2 uses two (2) advanced stainless steel heat
exchangers and two (2) electronic control modules that allow
fully condensing operation. The blowers pull in gas and
air and push flue products out of the water heater through
the heat exchangers and flue piping. The control modules
regulate blower speeds to control total water heater firing
rate. The gas valves sense the amount of air flowing into the
water heater and allow only the right amount of gas to flow.
Sequence of operation
Table 1A shows control module normal sequences of
operation for each individual control module. Additionally,
the control modules are programmed to synchronize their
combined modulation rates in order to maximize total water
heater efficiency.
Access modes
User
The user can view all of the settings on the LCD screen. By
entering the user password (0704), the user can adjust the
User Set Point, Outdoor Shutdown, Night Setback, Boost,
HW Water Heater Output Set Point, Backlight Time, and
Backlight Brightness settings.
Installer
Most parameters are available only to the installer, accessible
only by entering the installer access code (5309).
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Sequence of operation
Table 1A Sequence of operation
Note: This unit is equipped with two (2) independent, but synchronized combustion systems. One of the heat exchanger
combustion systems will fire first. If the demand cannot be met by one (1) combustion system the same sequence of operation
will be followed to bring the second heat exchanger combustion system online.
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1. Upon a call for heat, the control turns on the appropriate pumps.
2. The control confirms that the flow switch contacts are closed.
3. The control starts the blower and closes the louver contacts to begin the Pre-Purge cycle.
4. The control confirms that the blower comes up to the desired speed, the flap valve opens, and the air pressure switch,
gas pressure switch (optional), louver proving switch (optional), and blocked drain switch contacts close.
5. Once the Pre-Purge cycle is complete, the control lowers the blower speed, initiates sparking of the ignition electrode,
and opens the gas valve.
6. After a short wait, the control stops sparking and checks for the presence of flame current through the spark and
flame sense electrodes.
7. If the control does not detect flame current, the control will try again. If no flame current is detected on the second
try, the control will lockout indefinitely until the RESET button on the touch screen LCD is pressed.
8. If the control detects flame current, the control will hold the blower speed constant for a few seconds to allow the
flame to stabilize, then begin modulating the firing rate in order to maintain the controlling sensor to the desired set
point temperature.
9.
If the first heat exchanger in the water heater is unable to maintain the desired set point temperature, the second
heat exchanger in the water heater will be started, using much of the same sequences as described above. Once both
heat exchangers are firing, the controls will work in synchronization to maintain the desired set point temperature.
If the heat load should decrease sufficiently, the second heat exchanger will be shut down, much like the sequences
described below.
10. Once a call for heat is satisified, the control will turn off the gas valve and begin the Post-Purge cycle. The pumps that
are running will begin their respective Pump Delay cycles.
11. At the end of the Post-Purge cycle, the louver contacts will open.
12. The control verifies that the blower stops running and the flap valve closes.
13. At the end of the Pump Delay cycle(s), the pump(s) will be turned off.

Parameter table
Table 1B This table lists the parameters and where to access them
MENU DESCRIPTION SEE
PAGE USER ACCESS INSTALLER ACCESS
DISPLAY MODIFY DISPLAY MODIFY
Service/Setup 17 Yes Yes Yes Yes
Night Setback 17 Yes Yes Yes Yes
Set points 17 Yes Yes Yes Yes
Cascade 17 Yes Yes Yes Yes
BMS 17 Yes Yes Yes Yes
SETUP
Demand Conf 18 Yes No Yes No
Serv Not Time 18 No No Yes Yes
Serv Not Run H 18 No No Yes Yes
Serv Not Cycl 18 No No Yes Yes
Max Serv T 19 Yes No Yes No
Temp Unit 19 No No Yes Yes
User Passwd 19 No No Yes Yes
LCD Backlight 19 No No Yes Yes
LCD Bright 19 No No Yes Yes
HW Pump D 19 No No Yes Yes
Tank setp 20 No No Yes Yes
Tank on df 20 No No Yes Yes
Tank off df 20 Yes Yes Yes Yes
NSB setp 20 No No Yes Yes
Drop in Inlet 20 No No Yes Yes
Anti-C t 20 No No Yes Yes
Tank Off Diff 20 Yes Yes Yes Yes
SERVICE / SETUP
SET POINT
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PARAMETERS

Date and time 21 Yes Yes Yes Yes
On Timer and Off Timer 21 No No Yes Yes
NIGHT
Table 1B (continued from previous page) This table lists the parameters and where to access them
Casc Address 22 Yes Yes Yes Yes
Casc off df 22 No No Yes Yes
Casc off/on df 22 No No Yes Yes
Max Outl temp 22 No No Yes Yes
CASCADE
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SETBACK
BMS Type 23 No No Yes Yes
ModBus Timeout 23 No No Yes Yes
BMS Setp min V 23 No No Yes Yes
BMS Setp max V 23 No No Yes Yes
BMS V min Setp 23 No No Yes Yes
BMS V max Setp 23 No No Yes Yes
BMS V Heat 23 No No Yes Yes
Dropin BMS End 23 No No Yes Yes
BMS mod@minV 24 No No Yes Yes
BMS mod@maxV 24 No No Yes Yes
BMS V @min mod 24 No No Yes Yes
BMS V @max mod 24 No No Yes Yes
BMS
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Viewable and changeable control parameters
Status Screen:
When the ON/OFF switch is turned to the ON position,
the first screen visible on the LCD display will be the Status
Screen. This screen displays the current status of the Armor
X2 water heater. The following items can be viewed or
interacted with on the Status Screen:
On/Off button - Pressing this button allows the water heater
to be placed in either Manual Shutdown Mode or Standby
Mode.
Status - This line shows the current operating status of the
Armor X2 water heater. Displayed items are as follows:
• Manual Shutdown - The water heater will not
respond to a hot water call.
• Standby - The water heater has not received a hot water
call.
• HW Storage - The water heater has received a hot water
call.
• HW Pump Delay - The water heater has satisfied a hot
water call and the hot water pumps
are running for a fixed time to remove any residual
heat.
• BMS - The water heater has received a call for heat from
a 0-10 VDC BMS control.
• Service Set Point Met - While in Service Mode, the
water temperature at either the outlet sensor or the
system sensor has exceeded 185°F.
• Anti-Cycle Delay - The water heater has satisfied a call for
heat, but has received another call for heat before the anti-
cycling time parameter has elapsed.
• Cascade ComError - A communication error has occurred
between the Control Module 1 and Control Module 2 or
between the Leader and Member water heaters.
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Configuration - This line shows the current configuration of
the two control modules inside the unit.
Outlet Water Temperature - This is a calculated temperature
based on the readings of the outlet temperatures of the two
(2) heat exchangers.
Inlet Water Temperature - This is a calculated temperature
based on the inlet temperature readings from the two (2) heat
exchangers.
Hot Water Tank Temperature - This is the temperature as
measured by the tank sensor in the hot water storage tank.
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Time - The time is displayed in the upper right-hand corner of
the display. It is displayed in a 24 hour format. Reference the
Night Setback parameters on page 21 for information regarding
adjusting the date and time.
Details button - Pressing this button brings up the Details
Screen. This screen shows the status of the various safeties,
inputs, and outputs to each control module. Reference the
Details Screen section on page 14 for more information
regarding this screen.
Main button - Pressing this button brings up the Main Screen.
From this screen navigation to eight (8) other screens is
possible. Reference the Main Screen section on page 16 of this
manual for more information regarding this screen.
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Details Screen:
The Details Screen is accessed by pressing the DETAIL button
on the Status Screen. This screen shows the status of the
various safeties, inputs and outputs to each control module.
Selection of the control module to be viewed is accomplished
by pressing the SELECT button. The control module being
displayed is shown in the module box.
Displayed items are as follows:
• HW Thermostat - Is ON when a Hot Water call has been
received from a tank thermostat. Is OFF when a Hot
Water call has not been received from a tank thermostat.
• Gas Pressure Switches - Is ON when the high and low gas
pressure switches are closed. If OFF when either the high
or low gas pressure switches are open.
• Louver Proving Switch - Is ON when a remote proving
safety switch is closed. Is OFF when a remote proving
safety switch is open.
• Manual Reset High Limit - Is ON when the manual reset
high limit is closed. Is OFF when the manual reset high
limit is open.
• Air Pressure Switch - Is ON when the combustion air
blower is energized and the flap valve switch is closed.
Is OFF when the flap valve switch is open.
• Flow Switch / Low Water Cutoff - Is ON when the low
water cutoff contacts are closed or if an optional flow
switch is used and it is closed as well. Is OFF when the
low water cutoff contacts are open or if an optional flow
switch is open.
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• Blocked Drain Switch - Is ON when the blocked drain
switch on the condensate trap is closed. Is OFF when the
blocked drain switch on the condensate trap is open.
• Auto Reset High Limit - An auto reset high limit is not used
in the standard configuration of the Armor X2 water
heater. If OFF is shown then a wiring problem exists.
• HW Pump - Is ON when a Hot Water Generation call has
been received from a tank thermostat or a tank sensor and
the hot water generation pump is energized. Is OFF when
the hot water generation pump is de-energized.
• Gas Valve - Is ON when the gas valve is energized. Is OFF
when the gas valve is de-energized.
• Alarm - Is ON when a fault has been detected and the
alarm contacts are closed. Is OFF when the alarm
contacts are open.
• Blower Power - Is ON when the combustion air blower is
energized. Is OFF when the combustion air blower is de-
energized.
• Run Time Contacts - Is ON when the burner is energized.
Is OFF when the burner is de-energized.
• 0-10Vdc - Shows the voltage signal being delivered from a
remote Building Management System (BMS).

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A blank message box is located on the Details Screen. This
box will display various messages detailing the status of the
control module. If a message is present in this box, the
DETAILS button on the Status Screen will contain a yellow
triangle with an exclamation mark (!) inside.
Displayed items are as follows:
• Delta T Shutdown - The temperature rise between the
inlet and outlet temperatures has exceeded 35°F.
Reference page 48 for more information regarding this
shutdown.
• Outlet Temp Shutdown - The outlet temperature has
exceeded 195°F. Reference page 48 for more information
regarding this shutdown.
• Flue Temp Shutdown - The flue temperature has
exceeded 240°F. Reference page 48 for more information
regarding this shutdown.
• Voltage too Low - The 120 VAC input to the control has
dropped below 80 VAC. Reference page 47 for more
information regarding this fault message.
• Connect Tank Sensor - Tank sensor is not detected by
Control Module 1. For proper operation of the Armor X2
water heater the tank sensor must be connected.
• Manual Shutdown - The water heater has been shutdown
with the ON/OFF button on the Status Screen.
Time - The time is displayed in the upper right-hand corner of
the display. It is displayed in a 24 hour format. Reference the
night setback parameters on page 22 for information regarding
adjusting the date and time.
Status button - Pressing this button displays the Status Screen.
This screen shows the current status of the Armor X2 water
heater. Reference pages 12 - 13 for more information regarding
this screen.
Main button - Pressing this button displays the Main Screen.
From this screen, navigation to eight (8) additional screens is
possible. Refer to Main Screen on page 16 for more information
regarding this screen.
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Main Screen:
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The Main Screen allows navigation to eight (8) additional
screens which are used to set temperatures, operating
conditions, and monitor water heater operation. These
screens are as follows:
• Setup - Allows access to five (5) other screens for the
adjustment of the control parameters.
• Cascade - Shows the status of multiple heaters connected
together in a cascade arrangement.
• Temps - Shows the temperatures measured by the
individual sensors connected to the heater.
• Burners - Shows the status of the two (2) independent
burner systems used in the heater.
• Building - Shows the information from a Building
Integration System using Modbus Protocols.
• Graphs - Allows the selection of items to be graphed on a
chart.
• History - Shows the operating and fault history of the
two (2) control modules.
• Service Mode - Allows the installer to control the fan
speed of the individual control modules for the purposes
of combustion analysis. Service Mode will override all
other heat demands, however, all safeties will continue to
function.
Navigation to the Main Screen can be accomplished by pressing
the MAIN button at the bottom of the page.
Reference pages 17 - 31 of this manual for more information
regarding the eight (8) accessible screens.
Time - The time is displayed in the upper right-hand corner of
the display. It is displayed in a 24 hour format. Reference the
night setback parameters on page 21 for information regarding
adjusting the date and time.
Status button - Pressing this button displays the Status Screen.
This screen shows the current status of the Armor X2 water
heater. Reference pages 12 - 13 for more information regarding
this screen.
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Setup Screen:
The Setup Screen allows access to five (5) other screens for
adjusting control parameters.
These screens are as follows:
• Service / Setup - Allows access to change service
notification parameters, LCD backlight parameters, and
temperature units.
• Setpoints - Allows access to change the HW set point
and ON/OFF differentials.
• Cascade - Allows access to change the cascade parameters.
• Night Setback - Allows access to change the date and time
and ON/OFF times for night setback.
• BMS - Allows access to change the 0 - 10Vdc BMS
parameters.
To change a parameter, press one of the five screen buttons.
A list of parameters and their corresponding location are
located on pages 10 and 11, Table 1B. Once a Screen button
is pressed a list of adjustable parameters will appear.
Select the parameter to be adjusted by pressing the SELECT
button next to the parameter. The first time the parameters
are accessed, you will be required to enter the service
password. The service password is 5309. Using the keypad,
enter the password and then press the OK button. If the
password is not entered correctly, the screen will revert to the
Parameter List Screen and you will not be able to adjust the
parameters. If a digit has been entered incorrectly, press the
left arrow key on the keypad to back up one digit.
If the password has been entered correctly, the Parameter
Change Screen will appear. The Parameter Change Screen will
display the parameter being changed, the previous setting of the
parameter, and adjustment buttons.
To adjust the parameter, press the + or - buttons to change the
value being displayed. Once the parameter has been adjusted
to the desired setting, press the APPLY button to change the
parameter and return to the Parameter List Screen. If no change
is necessary, press the BACK button to return to the Parameter
List Screen. Once all the necessary adjustments have been
made, press the BACK button to return to the Setup Screen.
Repeat this procedure to adjust the parameters in other screens.
Press the SAVE button to program all changes made to the
control parameters and return to the Status Screen. Leaving the
Setup Screen without pressing the SAVE button will erase the
changes made to the control parameters and revert them back
to their previous settings.
Time - The time is displayed in the upper right-hand corner of
the display. It is displayed in a 24 hour format. Reference the
night setback parameters on page 21 for information regarding
adjusting the date and time.
Main button - Pressing this button brings up the Main Screen.
From this screen navigation to eight (8) other screens is
possible. Reference the Main Screen section on page 16 of this
manual for more information regarding this screen.
Save button - Pressing this button will save all changes made to
the control parameters.
Status button - Pressing this button displays the Status Screen.
This screen shows the current status of the Armor X2 water
heater. Reference pages 12 - 13 for more information regarding
this screen.
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CAUTION Before changing parameters, note the settings so that the unit can be returned to its original operating
parameters.
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Service/Setup Parameters Screen:
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The Service / Setup Screen allows access to 10 parameters.
Those parameters are as follows:
• Demand Configuration - Sets the configuration of the
control modules inside the water heater. The
configuration selections are:
Demand Configuration 1: Cascade Set Point Thermostat
based - the control modulates the water heater based on the
user set point and the temperature of the tank sensor.
Demand Configuration 2: Cascade BMS Thermostat
based - a 0 - 10Vdc signal is provided to the water heater
to control either the set point or the modulation of the
water heater.
Demand Configuration 3: Cascade BMS Voltage based - a
0 - 10Vdc signal is provided to the water heater to control
either set point or modulation. A minimum voltage signal is
required to initiate a call for heat.
Demand Configuration 4: Cascade Set Point Modbus
Thermostat based - the control modulates the water
heater based on the tank set point and the temperature of the
tank sensor. An enable signal is provided by writing
to the holding registers on the Modbus communication
board.
Demand Configuration 5: Cascade Modbus BMS
Thermostat based - a 0 - 10V dc signal is provided to the
water heater to control either the set point or the modulation
of the water heater. An enable signal and an equivalent 0 -
10V signal is provided by writing to the holding registers on
the Modbus communication board.
Demand Configuration 6: Cascade Modbus BMS Voltage
based on a 0 - 10V dc signal is provided to the water heater to
control either set point or modulation. An equivalent 0 -
10V dc signal is provided by writing to the holding registers
on the Modbus communication board.
When any of these BMS configurations are selected, additional
parameters for BMS operation will have to be adjusted. Reference
the BMS parameters on pages 23 and 24 for information
regarding adjusting these parameters. There are three (3) other
configuration selections that are possible, however, they must
NOT be used on the Armor X2 water heater.
This parameter can only be changed by the installer. The default
configuration is Cascade Set Point Thermostat based.
• Service Notification Time - When the water heater
determines that a scheduled service is due based on days of
installation, the Service Needed screen will appear. This
parameter can only be changed by the installer. The
adjustment range for this parameter is 0 months to 36
months. The default time is 12 months.
• Service Notification Running Hours - When the water
heater determines that a scheduled service is due based on the
hours of actual operation. This parameter can only be
changed by the installer. The adjustment range for this
parameter is 0 hours to 100,000 hours. The default time is
10,000 hours.
• Service Notification Cycles - When the water heater
determines that a scheduled service is due based on the
number of water heater cycles, the Service Needed screen will
appear. This parameter can only be changed by the
installer. The range for this parameter is 0 cycles to 100,000
cycles. The default is 10,000 cycles.
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• Maximum Service Time - Service Mode allows the
installer to control the fan speed of the individual control
modules for the purposes of combustion analysis.
Service Mode will override all other heat demands,
however, all safeties will remain intact. Maximum
service time sets the length of time the water heater
will stay in Service Mode if no buttons are pressed before
reverting back to its original state. This parameter
can only be changed by the installer. The time range of
this parameter is 0 to 40 minutes. The default value is 20
minutes.
• Temperature Units - The control can be configured to
display temperatures in either °C or °F. The default is °F.
• User Password - Allows the user to access and change a
limited number of control parameters. The access code
can be changed by the user or the installer to a code of
their choosing. The default code is 0704.
• LCD Backlight - Sets the length of time the LCD Screen
will stay on after a button has been pressed. This
parameter can be changed by the user or the installer.
The time range for this parameter is 30 seconds to ON.
With a setting of ON, the LCD Screen will be on
continuously. The default time is 15 minutes.
• LCD Brightness - Controls the brightness of the screen.
This parameter can be changed by the user or the
installer. The range for this parameter is 10% to 100%.
The default percentage is 50%.
• HW Pump D - Controls the length of time the HW pump
continues to run after the burner turns off.
Reference page 17 for information regarding changing
parameters.
Time - The time is displayed in the upper right-hand corner of
the display. It is displayed in a 24 hour format. Reference the
night setback parameters on page 21 for information regarding
adjusting the date and time.
Back button - Pressing this button will back the screen up to
the previous screen.
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Set Point Parameters Screen:
The Set Point Screen allows access to 6 parameters. Those
parameters are as follows:
• Hot Water Tank Set Point - The hot water tank
set point sets the target temperature of the water in the
tank. This parameter can be changed by the user or the
installer. The temperature range of this parameter is 60°
to 185°F. The default value is 125°F.
• Hot Water Tank On Differential - Sets how many degrees
below the Hot Water Tank Set Point the hot water tank
temperature must drop before the water heater will turn
on. This parameter can only be changed by the installer.
The temperature range for this parameter is 0° to 100°F.
The default value is 5°F.
• Night Setback Set Point - Once the internal clock has
been set correctly, the night setback feature can be used to
program a lower water temperature set point. This
parameter can be changed by the user or the installer.
The temperature range for this parameter is 32° to 140°F.
This feature is turned off with a setting of 32°F. The
default value is 32°F.
• Drop in Inlet Temperature for Ending Anti-cycling - The
control will bypass the anti-cycling time if the inlet water
temperature drops too quickly. The control will use the
inlet water temperature at Heat Exchanger 1 when it shuts
off as the starting point. If the temperature drops below the
temperature parameter the control will abort anti-cycling
andallowthewaterheatertofire. Thisparametercanonlybe
changed by the installer. The temperature range of this
parameter is 0° to 86°F. The default value is 10°F.
• Anti-cycling Time - Once a call for heat has been satisfied, a
set amount of time must elapse before the control will
respond to a new call for heat. The control will block the
new call for heat and Anti-cycling will be shown in the
water heater status display until the time has elapsed or
the inlet water temperature drops below the parameter
drop in inlet temperature for ending anti-cycling. This
parameter can only be changed by the installer. The time
range for this parameter is 0 minutes to 40 minutes. The
default value is 1 minute.
• Hot Water Tank Off Differential - Sets how many degrees
above the Hot Water Tank Set Point the hot water tank
temperature must rise before the water heater will turn
off. This parameter can only be changed by the installer.
The temperature range for this parameter is 0° to 100°F.
The default value is 5°F.
Reference page 17 for information regarding changing
parameters.
Time - The time is displayed in the upper right-hand corner of
the display. It is displayed in a 24 hour format. Reference the
night setback parameters on page 21 for information regarding
adjusting the date and time.
Back button - Pressing this button will back the screen up to
the previous screen.
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