Orion VCB-X Quick start guide

VCB-X Controller Code: SS1051 Version 2.00 & up
VAV/Zone Controller Code: SS1001, SS1005, SS1025
Requires Modular Service Tool SD Code: SS1063
Requires Modular System Manager SD Code: SS1064
VCB-X Controller
Operator Interface SD
Technical Guide
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SD CARD UPDATING INSTRUCTIONS
The Modular Service Tool and Modular System Manager are equipped with
an SD memory card. This SD card can be removed and easily updated
through a computer by downloading updates, as they become available,
from our website to your computer.
In order to perform any updates, your computer needs an SD card drive or
you will need to purchase an SD card adapter.
Download instructions are found in Appendix B on page 82 of this manual.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
This technical guide provides instructions for using the Modular Service
Tool and Modular System Manager SD with the VCB-X & VAV/Zone
Controllers only. If you are using a different controller, you can download
the applicable SD Technical Guide listed below from our website—
orioncontrols.com. The technical guides can also be printed from the SD
card.
VCM-X & VCM-X E-BUS Controller - OR-VCMXRNEOISD-TGD
RNE Controller - OR-VCMXRNEOISD-TGD
SA E-BUS Controller - AA-SAOISD-TGD
VCM Controller - OR-VCMOISD-TGD
VAV/CAV and MUA II Controllers - OR-VAVCAVMUAOISD-TGD

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
OVERVIEW & SYSTEM CONNECTION............................................................................... 4
Modular Service Tool ............................................................................................................................... 4
Modular System Manager SD ................................................................................................................. 6
MODULAR SERVICE TOOL SD ........................................................................................ 10
Display Screens and Data Entry Keys................................................................................................... 10
Initialization & Setting the Time & Date ................................................................................................. 11
Setting the Operating Mode & Energy Timer......................................................................................... 12
Alarm Search & Override Search .......................................................................................................... 13
Schedules & Holidays............................................................................................................................ 14
Schedule Override................................................................................................................................. 15
SYSTEM MANAGER SD ................................................................................................... 16
Display Screens and Data Entry Keys................................................................................................... 16
Initialization & Setting the Time & Date ................................................................................................. 17
Setting the Operating Mode................................................................................................................... 18
Changing Passcodes............................................................................................................................. 19
Loop Search and System Alarm Search................................................................................................ 20
Unit Alarm Search & Override Search ................................................................................................... 21
Schedules & Holidays............................................................................................................................ 22
Schedule Override................................................................................................................................. 23
PROGRAMMING............................................................................................................... 24
VCB-X Configuration Screen Index ....................................................................................................... 24
Configuring VCB-X Controllers.............................................................................................................. 25
VCB-X Setpoint Screen Index ............................................................................................................... 40
Configuring VCB-X Setpoints ................................................................................................................ 41
VCB-X Status Screen Index .................................................................................................................. 56
VCB-X Status Screens .......................................................................................................................... 57
VAV/Zone Configuration Screens .......................................................................................................... 66
VAV/Zone Setpoint Screens .................................................................................................................. 69
VAV/Zone Status Screens ..................................................................................................................... 73
VAV/Zone Damper Force Modes ........................................................................................................... 75
MiniLink PD Configuration Screens....................................................................................................... 76
MiniLink PD Status Screens .................................................................................................................. 77
TROUBLESHOOTING....................................................................................................... 78
VCB-X Outputs Force............................................................................................................................ 78
APPENDIX A - SAVING, LOADING, AND COPYING SETPOINTS ..................................... 80
APPENDIX B - UPDATING YOUR SD MEMORY CARD ..................................................... 82
APPENDIX C - UPDATING CONTROLLERS & E-BUS MODULE SOFTWARE.................... 83
INDEX .............................................................................................................................. 85

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Modular Service Tool SD
Modular Service Tool SD
The OE391-12 Modular Service Tool is a system operator interface that
provides a direct link to enable the system operator to view the status,
configure, and adjust the setpoints of the VAV/CAV, MUA, VCB-X,
VCM, VCM-X, VCM-X E-BUS, RNE, SA E-BUS or VAV/Zone Con-
troller on the control system communications loop. However, this manual
only applies to VCB-X and VAV/Zone Controllers. See note in the inside
front cover for the list of manuals that pertain to other controllers.
The Modular Service Tool is housed in an attractive black plastic enclo-
sure. The display area is covered with a clear plastic bezel for protec-
tion of the display screen. The Modular Service Tool has a 4-line-by-
20-character display panel with adjustable contrast control and a 27-key
membrane keypad for data selection and entry. All keypad operations
are simple and straight forward, utilizing non-cryptic plain English
language messages. Menu-driven programming allows for easy setup
and operation without the need for specialized training. The Modular
Service Tool is supplied with a programmable 4 Gigabyte SD memory
card, (4) AA 1.5 V batteries, a wall mount, a DC power supply, a mini-
Din communication cable, and an E-BUS communication cable. The
mini-Din cable allows you to connect the Modular Service Tool to any
Orion controller which has a mini-Din connector socket for program-
ming, monitoring, and troubleshooting purposes.
The Modular Service Tool is also equipped with an EBC E-BUS port
and an RS-485 three conductor terminal block port. The E-BUS port and
included E-BUS cable are used for updating E-BUS Module software
(described in Appendix C). The RS-485 port is used for hard-wiring to
older controllers that do not have a mini-DIN connector socket.
The Modular Service Tool is designed to be hand-carried. Its rugged
plastic housing provides superior protection for the electronic compo-
nents housed inside. The Modular Service Tool is a top-quality service
tool that will stand up to the demands of the typical job site environment
for many years.
Figure 1: Modular Service Tool SD Dimensions

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Modular Service Tool
Whether you have a Stand Alone, Interconnected, or Networked
VCB-X Control System, the Modular Service Tool always connects to
the controller via a prefabricated cable that is supplied with the service
tool. The Modular Service Tool cable is terminated on both ends with
a mini-DIN connector. Attach one end to the Modular Service Tool and
the other end to the mini-DIN connector on the controller. If this is an
Interconnected System, all controllers that are interconnected with com-
munications cable can be programmed from any controller on the loop.
If this is a Networked System, all controllers on the entire Networked
System can be programmed from one controller.
Modular Service Tool
Be sure that the Modular Service Tool has fresh batteries installed or
that it is connected to a power source using the supplied power pack
before attempting any programming of the controller. See Figure 2 for
connection details.
Figure 2: Modular Service Tool SD
Typical Controller Board
Connector Cable
Modular Service Tool SD
Female DIN
Connector
Male DIN Connector
Be Sure The Modular Service
Tool Is Connected To The
Supplied Power Pack Or Has
Fresh Batteries Installed Before
Attempting Programming Of The
Controller. Be Sure The Power Is
Turned Off On The Modular
Service Tool Before Connecting
The Cable To The Controller.
The Modular Service Tool Can Be
Connected To
Or VAV/Zone Controller By
Plugging One End Of The
Supplied Cable Into the
Modular Service Tool DIN
Connector And The Other End
Into The DIN Connector On The
Controllers.
Power On Button
SD Memory Card
A Unit Controller
EBC
E-BUS
Port
RS-485
Port

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Modular System Manager SD
Modular System Manager SD
ENTER
CLEAR
ESC
PREV NEXT
DOWN
UP
6
5
4
DEC
7
0
8
13
2
9
MINUS
-
STATUS
SETPOINTS
SCHEDULES
ALARMS
OVERRIDES
9.00"
6.25"
1.81"
Figure 3: Modular System Manager SD Dimensions
The OE392-12 Modular System Manager SD provides a direct link to
enable you to view the status and adjust the setpoints of the VCM-X,
VCM-X E-BUS, VCB-X, RNE, SA E-BUS, VCM, VAV/CAV, MUA II
or VAV/Zone Controller on the control system communications loop.
The System Manager SD is housed in a beige-colored plastic enclosure.
The System Manager has a programmable 4 Gigabyte SD card and is
equipped with a 4-line-by-20-character backlighted display panel and
a 24-key membrane keypad for data selection and entry. All keypad
operations are simple and straight forward, utilizing non-cryptic plain
English language messages. Menu-driven programming allows for
easy setup and operation without the need for specialized training. The
System Manager also has 2 integral LEDs for user notification of system
alarm conditions and override initiations. Protection from unauthorized
users is provided by the System Manager’s integral multi-level passcode
authorization programming.
On a Networked System, the Modular System Manager is connected to
the communications and power loop of the system via modular cables
that simply plug into the System Manager board and the Power/Comm
Distribution Board. This virtually eliminates wiring errors and makes
installation fast and easy. When it is to be connected to a Stand-Alone
system, a cable with modular connectors on one end and stripped wire
ends on the other end is provided to facilitate connecting communications
and power to the Modular System Manager from the 24 VAC power
source and the HVAC unit controller communication wiring terminals.
The Modular System Manager is designed for wall mounting. Mounting
holes are provided to attach the Modular System Manager to a standard
handy box. It is recommended that the System Manager be mounted at
approximately eye level to allow for ease of programming and reading
of the display. The System Manager is typically mounted in the build-
ing manager’s or superintendent’s office or in an equipment room. The
attractive enclosure is quite suitable for mounting in any location.

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Modular System Manager SD Network Connection
Network Connection
As previously described, when you are connecting the Modular System
Manager to a Networked System, the Modular System Manager is con-
nected to the communications and power loop of the system via modular
cables. These cables simply plug into the System Manager board and to
any device with modular connectors on any local loop on the system.
Devices with modular connectors include the Power/Comm Distribution
Board, VAV/Zone controller, and MiniLink Polling Device. By using
these plug-in connections, wiring errors are virtually eliminated and
system installation is fast and easy. See Figure 4 below for typical con-
nection information. See Figure 5 on page 8 for typical Power/Comm
board wiring and connection information.
Figure 4: Modular System Manager SD - Network
When the System Manager is to be connected to a Stand Alone system,
a 12-foot cable with modular connectors on one end and stripped wire
ends on the other end is provided for this purpose. This is used to fa-
cilitate connecting communications and power wiring to the Modular
System Manager from a 24 VAC power source and to the HVAC unit
controller communication wiring terminals. See Figure 6 on page 9
for wiring details. If the supplied cable wire is not long enough for
your installation, a standard modular cable of the correct length can
be purchased through WattMaster and one of the modular connectors
can be cut off to allow for the transformer and communication terminal
wiring connections. It is recommended that you do not splice the com-
munications wire if at all possible. The transformer should be rated at
6 VA minimum power output.
All Modular Power/Comm
Cables Are To Be
WattMaster Part Number
PCC-xx Or PCCE-xx
Cables.
Power/Comm Cables To
Power/Comm
Or VAV/Zone Controllers On
Local Loop.
Distribution
Board, MiniLink Polling Device
Modular System
Manager SD
Back View
NOTE: For Stand-Alone
Installations (No CommLink
or MiniLink), All TERM
Jumpers Must Be ON.
For All Applications With
CommLink(s) Or MiniLink(s),
All Jumpers Must Be OFF.
4
GB
If Desired, Instead Of Using A
Power/Comm Cable, You Can Use 2
Conductor Twisted Pair With Shield
Cable To Connect To The Power/
Comm Board.
R
SH
T
R
SH
T
R
SH
T
R
SH
T
All Comm Loop Wiring Is
Straight Thru
Local Loop RS-485
9600 Baud
Line
24VAC
24VAC Transformer
(By Others)
Rated for 6 VA
GND

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Power/Comm Board Wiring
Figure 5: Typical Power/Comm Board Wiring
A Power/Comm
Of
Using
. You Can Also Use
Another Power/Comm
Board, A System Manager Or A VAV/Zone
Controller.
Cable Can Be Used To
Connect With The MiniLink PD Instead
2 Conductor Twisted Pair With Shield
Cable A Power/Comm
Cable To Connect With
Power/Comm Cable To Power/Comm
System Manager, Or VAV/Zone Controllers On Local Loop Only.
Other Board(s),
If Desired, Instead Of Using A
Power/Comm Cable, You Can Use 2
Conductor Twisted Pair With Shield
Cable To Connect To The Power/
Comm Board From The Unit
Controller, MiniLink PD, Or Another
Power/Comm Board.
Line Voltage
24VAC
R
SH
T
R
SH
T
R
SH
T
R
SH
T
All Comm Loop Wiring Is
Straight Thru
Local Loop RS-485
9600 Baud
Local Loop RS-485
9600 Baud
24VAC Transformer (By Others)
4 Amp Slow Blow Fuse
WARNING!
DO NOT GROUND THE 24V TRANSFORMER
THAT IS TO BE USED WITH THE POWER/COMM
BOARDS. GROUNDING OF THE TRANSFORMER
WILL DAMAGE THE POWER/COMM BOARD
AND ALL BOARDS CONNECTED TO IT. A
SEPARATE TRANSFORMER MUST BE USED
FOR EACH POWER/COMM BOARD. NO
EXCEPTIONS. DO NOT CONNECT ANY OTHER
DEVICES TO THE TRANSFORMER USED FOR
THE POWER/COMM BOARD!
NOTE:
Diagram Shown Is For Wiring Of
Power/Comm Board When Used
For Connecting Local Loop Devices
Such As VAV/Zone Controllers,
System Manager(s) and Other
Power/Comm Boards.
CUS
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Stand Alone Connection
Use Supplied Modular Cable
With Stripped Ends For
Connection To Terminal Block
And Transformer
WHITE (T)
DRAIN WIRE (SHLD)
BLACK (R)
RED (24 VAC)
BROWN (GND)
GREEN (GND)
Class 2 Transformer
Rated For 6 VA Minimum
Controller Board
T
SHLD
R
NOTE: If Desired A Power/Comm Board As
Used With The Networked System Can Be
Installed And Wired Instead Of Using The
Pigtail Cable Wiring Shown Below. See The
Networked System Wiring Diagram For
Details.
Modular System
Manager SD
Back View
NOTE: For Stand-Alone
Installations (No CommLink
or MiniLink), All TERM
Jumpers Must Be ON.
For All Applications With
CommLink(s) Or MiniLink(s),
All Jumpers Must Be OFF.
4
GB
NOTE: You Can Use The Three
Conductor Communications Terminal
Block or a Modular Connection to
Connect to the Controller Board.
One or the Other Option Can Be Used,
Not Both. Alternatively, for Network
Connections, A Power Comm Board
Can Be Used. See Note Below.
Line
24VAC
R
SH
T
R
SH
T
R
SH
T
R
SH
T
All Comm Loop Wiring Is
Straight Through
Local Loop
RS-485
9600 or 57,600
Baud
24VAC Transformer
(By Others)
Rated for 6 VA
GND
Controller Board
T
SHLD
R
Figure 6: Modular System Manager SD - Stand Alone

MODULAR SERVICE TOOL SD
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Modular Service Tool Keys
Operator Interfaces
In order to configure and program the VCB-X Controller, you must
have an Operator’s Interface or a personal computer with the Prism 2
computer front-end software installed. Two different Operator Interfaces
are available for programming of the VCB-X Controls System—the
Modular Service Tool SD and/or the System Manager TS. These de-
vices allow you to access the status and setpoints of any controller on
your communications loop. This manual describes the Modular Service
Tool SD. If using the System Manager TS II, please see the System
Manager TS II Technical Guide. If using Prism 2, please see the Prism
2 Technical Guide.
The Modular Service Tool allows you to view any input or output status
and change any setpoint to fine-tune the operations of the total system.
All keypad operations are simple and straightforward, utilizing non-
cryptic plain English messages.
Table 1: Keypad Descriptions
Table 2: Button Descriptions
Display Screens & Data Entry Keys
See the chart below for a list of the keypad descriptions and functions.
Keypad
Description
Key Function
ESC Use this key to exit from screens or
from data entry or to return to the
Main Screen from any screen in the
system.
ENTER Use this key to enter a new value.
Clear If a data entry mistake is made,
press this key to clear the data entry
field and start over. This key also
turns off the power to the Service
Tool when on the
Main Screen
Minus If a setpoint with a negative value
is required, press this key for the
minus sign.
DEC Press this key when entering data
that requires a decimal point.
 Use these keys to change values
in the Configuration Screens as
prompted.


Use these keys to step backward or
forward through the screens.
Mode Selection Buttons
The Modular Service Tool is provided with “Mode Selection Buttons.”
These buttons give you instant access to the specific mode desired without
having to scroll through several menu screens to get there.
Button
Description
Mode Selection Buttons
STATUS Pressing this button takes you
directly to the controller
“Status” screens.
SETPOINTS Pressing this button takes you
directly to the controller
“Setpoints” screens.
SCHEDULES Pressing this button takes you
directly to the controller
“Schedules” screens.
OVERRIDES Pressing this button takes you
directly to the controller “Over-
rides” screen. See the “Override
Button” section on page 21 for a
description of this function.
See Note 1 below.
ALARMS Pressing this button takes you
directly to the controller
“Alarms” screen. See the “Alarms
Button” section on page 20 for a
description of this function.
CONFIGURATION Pressing this button takes you
directly to the controller
“Configuration” screens.
BALANCE-TEST Pressing this button takes you
directly to the controller
“Balance-Test” screens.
Notes:
(1) The Modular Service Tool will only search the Overrides
one loop at a time. You must enter the Loop number and the
MiniLink PD unit ID (60).

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Modular Service Tool Initialization
Modular Service Tool Initialization Screen and
Setup Screens
After connecting the Service Tool to the controller with the supplied
cable, press <ON>. The Initialization Screen will appear followed by
the Setup Screens as shown below. If there is no SD card installed, the
second screen will display, “No SD Card Connected! Powering Down!”
Initializing
Service Tool vX.XX
WattMaster Controls
1) Set Time & Date
2) Communications
NEXT) More Options
ESC) Exit Menu
3) Energy Saving
4) Update Software
NEXT) More Options
ESC) Exit Menu
NOTE: Once you press <ESC> while at the Setup Screens shown
above, you can access them again by pressing <NEXT>
or cycling power.
Initialization & Setting the Time & Date
Setting The Time & Date
The Modular Service Tool is equipped with a real time clock chip
allowing it to maintain the correct time. Once you have programmed
the correct time and date, the information is broadcast globally to all
controllers on the entire system.
NOTE: If you are in a time zone that has daylight savings, you
will need to manually adjust the time twice a year.
Programming the Time
From the Setup Screen shown below, press <1> on your keypad to
access the Set Time & Date Screens.(You may have to press <NEXT>
to access this screen).
1) Set Time & Date
2) Communications
NEXT) More Options
ESC) Exit Menu
Although the times are displayed on the Main Screen in a standard
12-hour format, you must program them using the 24-hour military
format. If you configured the VCB-X Controller to use its own Internal
Schedules, the Occupied/Unoccupied modes are calculated on the basis
of the current real time clock reading.
The two screens that follow will appear. To scroll through the fields,
press <>or <ENTER>. In order to save a new value, you must
press <ENTER>.
Program Time/Date
Day (Sunday=0): X
Enter Hr. (0-23): XX
Enter Minutes : XX
Day -Enter the Day of the Week (0 to 6)
Sunday = 0
Hours (Hr) - Enter Hours in 24-Hour Military Format
(1700 = 5:00 PM)
Minutes - Enter the Minutes
(0 to 59)
Programming the Date
To scroll through the fields, press <>or <ENTER>. In order to save
a new value, you must press <ENTER>.
Program Time/Date
Month (1-12): XX
Day (1-31): XX
Year (00-99): XX
Month -Enter the Month (1 to 12)
Day - Enter the Day of the Month (1 to 31)
Year - Enter the current Year with two digits (00 to 99)
When you have finished programming the time and date, press <ESC>
to return to the Setup Screen shown below.
1) Set Time & Date
2) Communications
NEXT) More Options
ESC) Exit Menu

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Setting the Operating Mode
The Operating Mode is displayed on the last line of the Main Screen
as shown below. The factory default setting for the Service Tool is LS
(Low Speed) Stand Alone Mode. LS Stand Alone Mode is the correct
configuration for the VCB-X Controller when in Stand Alone Mode.
Service Tool SD vX.XX
01/16/15 02:21 PM
LS Stand Alone
No Communication
If you are using this Service Tool on a communications loop and have
an installed MiniLink PD or CommLink, you will need to change the
setting to LS (Low Speed) Network Mode.
If you are using a VCB-X Controller that is set for high speed, you will
need to change the setting to HS (High Speed) Stand Alone Mode or
HS (High Speed) Network Mode.
If your display indicates a different mode than the one you need, press
<2> at the Setup Screen shown below. You may have to press <NEXT>
to access this screen.
1) Set Time & Date
2) Communications
NEXT) More Options
ESC) Exit Menu
The Communications Screen will appear as shown below.
Stand Alone Mode
Lo Speed Connection
Use Left/Right Arrow
To Change Selections
Press <>or <>to select the proper mode of operation.
When you have made your selection, press <ENTER>.The following
screen will appear.
You Have Changed The
System Mode
Press Any Key To
Continue
Press any key to continue. The Setup Screen will appear as shown below:
1) Set Time & Date
2) Communications
NEXT) More Options
ESC) Exit Menu
Setting the Operating Mode and Energy Saving Timer
Setting the Energy Saving Timer
The Modular Service Tool has a built-in timer that can be programmed
to shut the Service Tool off after a specified period of time if no buttons
are pressed. This is a very useful feature if you are powering the Service
Tool from the internal batteries.
To set the Energy Saving Timer, press <NEXT> at the first Setup Screen
and <3> at the second Setup Screen shown below. (You may have to
press <NEXT> to access these screens).
1) Set Time & Date
2) Communications
NEXT) More Options
ESC) Exit Menu
3) Energy Saving
4) Update Software
NEXT) More Options
ESC) Exit Menu
The Energy Saving Screen will appear as shown below:
Energy Saving
Automatic Power Down
Minutes: xx
Press ESC to Exit
Enter the number of minutes you want the Service Tool to stay active
before it automatically powers down and press <ENTER>. To cancel
the automatic power down, enter <99> and press <ENTER>. After
you have entered a number between 1 and 99 minutes, press <ESC>
to exit the screen.
The Setup Screen will appear again as shown below:
1) Set Time & Date
2) Communications
NEXT) More Options
ESC) Exit Menu

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Modular Service Tool Alarm Search
NOTE: When you press the <ALARMS> button on the Modular
Service Tool, it will search only the unit ID that you have
entered; therefore, you must search each unit individually
to access all alarms for that controller.
To search for alarms, press <ALARMS> while on any screen but the
Main Screen. The Unit Selection Screen will be displayed.
Enter Unit Address
Then Press Enter
Selected Unit#: XXXX
No Communication
Enter the Unit ID of the controller the Service Tool is connected to and
press <ENTER>. Once communication is established, “No Communica-
tion” will be replaced with “Press Down.” Then press <>.
NOTE: If “No Communication” remains, it indicates a
communication failure to the controller.
One of the following screens will appear:
VCB-X V.XXX
NO ALARMS
VCB-X V.XXX
ALARMS PRESENT
SCROLL DOWN TO VIEW
Press <>to scroll through all the alarms for the controller that the
Modular Service Tool is connected to.
To clear any alarms that are found, you must fix the problem indicated
in the alarm. Once the problem is fixed, the alarm will clear from the
screen the next time the unit is polled.
Modular Service Tool Override Search
When a space sensor with override option is used with any VAV/Zone
or Unit Controller, the Modular Service Tool can determine and report
any controllers that are currently operating in an override condition on
a specific Loop by entering a Loop ID number and then doing a search.
NOTE: When you press the <OVERRIDES> button on the
Modular Service Tool, it will search only the Loop
number that you enter; therefore, you must search each
loop individually to access all overrides.
To access the Overrides Screen, press <OVERRIDES> from the
Modular Service Tool’s keypad. A screen will appear asking you to
enter the unit ID.
Enter Unit Address
Then Press Enter
Selected Unit#: XXXX
No Communication
Enter the Unit ID for the MiniLink PD (MLPD) of the loop you wish
to search and press <ENTER>. The MLPD is always address 60 on
each loop. So the unit ID of any particular MLPD would be the loop
number followed by 60. In the example above, Loop 1, address 60 has
been entered. Once communication is established, “No Communication”
will be replaced with “Press Down.” Then press <>.
NOTE: If “No Communication” remains, it indicates a
communication failure to the controller.
Once communications are successful, one of the following screens
will appear:
VCB-X V.XXX
NO OVERRIDES
VCB-X V.XXX
OVERRIDES PRESENT
SCROLL DOWN TO VIEW
After the Service Tool completes its search, it will post a message to
tell you if there are overrides present. If there are overrides, press <>
and all units on the loop will be listed showing ‘Override: Yes or No.’
Press <OVERRIDES> again to access overrides on a different loop.
Enter the Unit ID of the MLPD of that loop.
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The screens will step through the Start Time and then the Stop Time
for each day of the week. You can quit at any point in the process by
pressing <ESC>. There are two Start/Stop events available per day, so
the screen will show which event is being programmed. If you need
only one event, keep Event #2’s times set at ZERO.
All times are in 24-hour military format, so 5:00 PM would be entered
as 1700.
If both the Start and Stop Times are ZERO, the schedule is in a continu-
ous OFF mode. (Also, use for Remote Forced Occupied applications
using the Forced Occupied Binary Input.)
If both the Start and Stop Times are 2359, the schedule is in a continu-
ous ON mode.
NOTE: The second line displays which day of the week is cur-
rently being programmed. The day of the week automati-
cally increments as you exit the Event #2 screen for the
day and continue to the next day’s Event #1 screen.
CAUTION: The controller ships with all schedules set to
zero so that the controller will not attempt to heat
or cool before you have configured the system.
Holiday Start/Stop Day Selection
VCB-X Hldy
Holiday # 1
Start Mon/Day.: XXXX
[ July 4th = 704 ]
VCB-X Hldy
Holiday # 1
Stop Mon/Day.: XXXX
[ July 5th = 705 ]
The screens will step through the fourteen possible holidays, one period
at a time. Line 2 shows which holiday is currently being programmed.
Since a holiday period can encompass more than one day, you need to
program the day the holiday starts and the day the holiday ends. If your
holiday only lasts one day, simply set both the Start Day and the Stop
Day to the same value. Remember to combine the month and day into
a single four-digit value.
EXAMPLE: 704 = July 4th (NOTE: Leading zero not required)
1225 = December 25th
Scheduling
You can access the Unit Controller Scheduling Screens by pressing
<SCHEDULES>. The Unit Selection Screen will be displayed.
Enter Unit Address
Then Press Enter
Selected Unit#: XXXX
No Communication
Enter the Unit ID of the controller the Service Tool is connected to and
press <ENTER>. Once communication is established, “No Communica-
tion” will be replaced with “Press Down.” Then press <>.
NOTE: If “No Communication” remains, it indicates a
communication failure to the controller.
Press the <> button and then press <ENTER> to access the schedul-
ing function you wish to view.
Schedule Menu
Schedule Override
Week Schedules
Holidays
Week Schedules
Event #1
VCB-X Schd
Sunday Event #1
Start Time..: XXXX
Stop Time...: XXXX
Event #2
VCB-X Schd
Sunday Event #2
Start Time..: XXXX
Stop Time...: XXXX
If you are using the internal scheduling capability of the Unit Control-
ler, set the schedule hours and holiday periods from the menu shown
above. You can also force the unit to operate continuously in occupied
or unoccupied mode by selecting the Schedule Override menu item and
entering the desired command.
If you are using an external contact closure to signal the occupied mode,
you must access the Week Schedule Screens and set all start and stop
times to zero to prevent the internal schedule from turning the equipment
on when you don’t want it to operate.
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Holiday Start/Stop Times
VCB-X Hldy
Holiday Schedule
Start Event #1: XXXX
Stop Event #1: XXXX
VCB-X Hldy
Holiday Schedule
Start Event #2: XXXX
Stop Event #2: XXXX
The fourteen holidays all use the same Start and Stop times which you
program on this screen and the next. You must enter the time in 24-hour
military format, the same as a regular week schedule.
Normally, the holidays will operate in an unoccupied mode or a reduced
schedule mode. There are two start/stop events available on holidays to
match the standard schedule number of events.
Holiday Scheduling and Schedule Override
Schedule Override
VCB-X Ovrd
Schedule Override
Enter Override...: X
[0=Auto 1=ON 2=OFF]
If you want to force the unit to operate in a continuous Occupied or
Unoccupied mode, select this menu item to activate the desired method.
If a Schedule Override is active, all other methods of schedule control
are ignored (Push-Button, Internal, and Remote).
As you can see on the last line of the display, enter <1> to run continu-
ously in the Occupied Mode or <2> to run continuously in the Unoc-
cupied Mode. To restore normal schedule operations, enter <0>.
This override remains in effect until canceled and does not time-out
like the Output Overrides do after 10 minutes of no communications.
NOTE: Do not use the Force OFF mode in place of setting all
the week schedules to ZERO if you are using a Remote
Signal for your scheduling since the Override has priority
over the Remote Signal.

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System Manager SD Keys and Buttons
Operator Interfaces
In order to configure and program the Orion System controllers, you
must have an Operator’s Interface or a personal computer with the Prism
2 computer front-end software installed. Three different Operator Inter-
faces are available for programming of the Orion Controls System—the
Modular Service Tool SD, the Modular System Manager SD, and/or the
System Manager TS II. These devices allow you to access the status and
setpoints of the controllers on your communications loop. This manual
describes the Modular System Manager SD. If using the Modular Service
Tool SD, please see the Modular Service Tool SD Quick Start Guide. If
using the System Manager TS II, please see the System Manager TS II
Technical Guide. If using Prism 2, please see the Prism 2 Technical Guide.
The Modular System Manager SD allows you to view any input or output
status and change any setpoint to fine-tune the operations of the total
system. All keypad operations are simple and straightforward, utilizing
non-cryptic plain English messages.
Display Screens & Data Entry Keys
See the chart below for a list of the keypad descriptions and functions.
Keypad
Description
Key Function
Modular System Manager SD
ESC Use this key to exit from screens or from data
entry or to return to the Main Screen from
any screen in the system.
ENTER Use this key to enter a new value.
Clear If a data entry mistake is made, press this key
to clear the data entry field and start over.
Minus If a setpoint with a negative value is required,
press this key for the minus sign.
DEC Press this key when entering data that re-
quires a decimal point.
 Use these keys to change values in the Con-
figuration Screens as prompted.


Use these keys to step backward or forward
through the screens.
Mode Selection Buttons
The Modular System Manager is provided with “Mode Selection But-
tons.” These buttons give you instant access to the specific mode desired
without having to scroll through several menu screens to get there.
Button
Description
Modular System Manager SD
STATUS Pressing this button takes you directly to
the controller “Status” screens.
SETPOINTS Pressing this button takes you directly to
the controller “Setpoints” screens and
“Configuration” menu.
SCHEDULES Pressing this button takes you directly to
the controller “Schedules” screens.
OVERRIDES Pressing this button takes you directly to
the controller “Overrides” screen. See the
“Override Button” section on page 21 for a
description of this function.
See Notes 1 & 2 below.
ALARMS Pressing this button takes you directly to
the controller “Alarms” screen. See the
“Alarms Button” section on page 20 for a
description of this function.
See Notes 1 & 2 below.
Notes:
(1) This button only functions when the system is configured for
“Network Mode” or “Multiple MGRS Mode.” It will not function
in “Stand Alone Mode.”
(2) The “Search for Units” function must be performed on the
System Manager upon initial system setup before this function
will be available. See the “Network Mode & Multiple Managers
Loop Search” on page 20 of this manual for complete instructions
on performing a loop search.
Table 3: Keypad Descriptions
Table 4: Button Descriptions

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System Manager SD Initialization
System Manager SD Initialization Screen and
Setup Screens
After connecting the System Manager to the controller with the supplied
cable, press <ON>. The Initialization Screen will appear followed by
the Setup Screens as shown below. If there is no SD card installed, the
second screen will display, “No SD Card Connected! Powering Down!”
NOTE: After exiting these screens, you can access them again
by pressing <ESC> and then <> or by cycling
power.
INITIALIZING
System Manager SD
vX.XX
WattMaster Controls
1) Set Time & Date
2) Communications
NEXT) More Options
ESC) Exit Menu
3) Change Passcodes
4) Loop Search
NEXT) More Options
ESC) Exit Menu
5) Alarm Search
NEXT) More Options
ESC) Exit Menu
Setting The Time & Date
The System Manager SD is equipped with a real time clock chip allowing
it to maintain the correct time. Once you have programmed the correct
time and date, the information is broadcast globally to all controllers
on the entire system.
NOTE: A Level 1 or Level 2 User can set the time and date.
NOTE: If you are in a time zone that has daylight savings, you
will need to manually adjust the time twice a year.
Initialization & Setting the Time & Date
Programming the Time
From the Setup Screen shown below, press <1> on your keypad to ac-
cess the
Set Time & Date Screens.
1) Set Time & Date
2) Communications
NEXT) More Options
ESC) Exit Menu
Although the times are displayed on the Main Screen in a standard
12-hour format, you must program them using the 24-hour military
format. If you configured the Unit Controller to use its own Internal
Schedules, the Occupied/Unoccupied modes are calculated on the
basis of the current real time clock reading.
The two screens that follow will appear. To scroll through the fields,
press <>or <ENTER>. In order to save a new value, you must
press <ENTER>.
Program Time/Date
Day (Sunday=0): X
Enter Hr. (0-23): XX
Enter Minutes : XX
Day -Enter the Day of the Week (0 to 6)
Sunday = 0
Hours (Hr) - Enter the Hour (0-23) in
24-Hour Military Format
(13 = 1:00 PM)
Minutes - Enter the Minutes
(0 to 59)
Programming the Date
To scroll through the fields, press <>or <ENTER>. In order to
save a new value, you must press <ENTER>.
Program Time/Date
Month (1-12): XX
Day (1-31): XX
Year (0-99): XX
Month -Enter the Month (1 to 12)
Day - Enter the Day of the Month (1 to 31)
Year - Enter the current Year (0 to 99)
When you have finished programming the time and date, press <ESC>
to return to the Setup Screen.

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Setting the Operating Mode
Setting the Operating Mode
The Operating Mode is displayed on the last line of the Main Screen
as shown below. The factory default setting for the System Manager is
LS (Low Speed) Stand Alone Mode.
System Manager SD
01/16/15 02:21 PM
LS Stand Alone
No Communication
The System Manager must be configured for the correct mode of op-
eration for your system. There are 5 modes of operation available for
the Orion System—LS (Low Speed) Stand-Alone, HS (High Speed)
Stand-Alone, LS (Low Speed) Network, HS (High Speed) Network,
and LS (Low Speed) & HS (High Speed) Multiple MGRS.
If you are using this System Manager on a communications loop that
doesn’t have a MiniLink PD or CommLink connected to it and you have
a single System Manager on your system, then you need to operate in LS
(Low Speed) Stand-Alone Mode. If you are using a VCB-X Controller
or GPC-XP Controller that is set for high speed, and you don’t have a
MiniLink PD or CommLink connected to the loop, then you will need
to change the setting to HS (High Speed) Stand Alone Mode.
If you are using the System Manager on a communications loop and
have an installed MiniLink PD or CommLink, you will need to change
the setting to LS (Low Speed) Network Mode. If you are using a VCB-
X Controller or GPC-XP Controller that is set for high speed, and are
using a MiniLink PD or CommLink, then you will need to change the
setting to HS (High Speed) Network Mode.
If you are using this System Manager on a communications loop, have a
MiniLink PD or CommLink installed, and have multiple System Manag-
ers, then you need to operate in Multiple MGRS Mode.
If your display indicates a different mode than the one you need, press
<2> at the Setup Screen shown below. You will have to cycle power to
get to this screen or by pressing <ESC> and <PREV>.
1) Set Time & Date
2) Communications
NEXT) More Options
ESC) Exit Menu
The Passcode Clearance Screen will appear as shown below.
THIS ACTION REQUIRES
A SPECIAL HIGH LEVEL
PASSCODE CLEARANCE
Enter: XXXXXXX
Enter the seven digit passcode <2337377> to access the next screen.
You will then see the screen below displayed.
Stand Alone Mode
Lo Speed Connection
Use Left/Right Arrow
To Change Selections
Press < >or <>if you need to change the mode of op-
eration to LS (Low Speed) Stand-Alone, HS (High Speed)
Stand-Alone, LS (Low Speed) Network, HS (High Speed)
Network,LS (Low Speed) Multiple Manager or HS (High
Speed) Multiple Manager and then press <ENTER> to save
your selection. If you are not using Multiple Manager Mode, press
<ESC> at the screen below and continue scrolling right and left.
Multiple Manager
Unit Address: 0
Press ESC to Exit
For Multiple MGRS Mode, enter the address at which you want this
particular System Manager to be set.
When multiple System Managers are used on a local loop, each must be
set with a unique address different from any other device on that loop.
You must perform this same operation again for each System Manager
installed. If you want one of these System Managers to be able to indicate
alarms and overrides for the entire system, you must select either LS or
HS Network Mode on that particular System Manager.
Once you have the correct number per the display above displayed, press
<ENTER>. The following screen will appear telling you that you have
changed the system mode:
You Have Changed The
System Manager Mode
Press Any Key To
Continue
Press any key on the keyboard to exit this screen.

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Changing Passcodes
System Manager Passcodes
Changing the mode of operation, updating software, changing schedules,
and changing setpoints and configurations require passcode clearance.
The screen below will appear if this action requires passcode clearance.
THIS ACTION REQUIRES
PASSCODE CLEARANCE
Enter Passcode: XXXX
The System Manager has three levels of user access. All users can view
Status Screens. Level 1 users are limited to changing the Time and Date
and Operating Schedules. Level 2 users have complete system access.
Any status or setpoint field can be read or reset from the System Manager.
These two levels of passcodes are programmable by any Level 2 user.
The default Level 1 passcode is “1111” and the default Level 2 passcode
is “2222.”
If you wish to change either Level 1 or Level 2 passcodes, please see
the instructions that follow.
From the Main Status Screen, press <ESC> and then press <PREV>.
The following screen will appear:
1) Set Time & Date
2) Communications
NEXT) More Options
ESC) Exit Menu
Press <> for the Next Menu. The following screen will be displayed:
3) Change Passcodes
4) Loop Search
NEXT) More Options
ESC) Exit Menu
Press <3> for Change Passcodes. The following screen will be displayed:
THIS ACTION REQUIRES
PASSCODE CLEARANCE
Enter Passcode: XXXX
Passcodes can only be changed by a Level 2 user. Enter the passcode
and press <ENTER>. The following screen will appear:
Enter New Passcode
Level 1.....: XXXX
Level 2.....: XXXX
[Must Be 4 Digits]
This screen allows you to enter new Level 1 and/or Level 2 passcodes.
Passcodes must always be four digits in length, so the usable range of
numbers is 1000 to 9999.
CAUTION: If you change the Level 2 passcode and can-
not remember what it is, you will be locked
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Network Mode & Multiple Managers
Loop Search
When the System Manager is configured for Network Mode, a loop
search must initially be performed for the System Manager to recognize
alarms or overrides. Also, when you have a system that has multiple
System Managers and you have one of the System Managers set to
(63) Network Mode for alarm and override indication, you must also
perform a loop search for that System Manager. This allows the System
Manager to be aware of all alarms and overrides for all local loops on
the entire system.
To access the Loop Search Screen, from the Setup Screen, press <ESC>
and then press <PREV>.
1) Set Time & Date
2) Communications
NEXT) More Options
ESC) Exit Menu
Press <>for Next Menu. The following screen will be displayed:
3) Change Passcodes
4) Loop Search
NEXT) More Options
ESC) Exit Menu
Press <4> for Loop Search. The following screen will be displayed:
Loop Search
Current Loop = XX
Loops Found = XX
Searching
The System Manager will now proceed to search all loops to find the
MiniLink PDs that are connected to the system. The screen will display
the current loop being searched and the number of loops currently found.
Once the search is completed, the following screen will be displayed:
Loop Search
Finished
Loops Found = XX
Press ESC to Exit
The screen will display the number of loops found on your system. The
information will be saved into the System Manager’s memory. No further
loop searches will be required unless you add an additional MiniLink
PD to the Network System.
Loop Search and System Alarm Search
System Alarm Search
The System Manager can be used to search for all active alarms on the
system. You must configure the MiniLink PD to allow for “Alarm Poll-
ing” for each controller you want polled for alarms. See the MiniLink PD
programming section on page 76 of this manual for setting information.
This option will alert you of the number of alarms present on individual
units, but will not tell you what type of alarm are present. You will have to
perform and individual unit alarm search for detailed alarm information.
To access the Alarm Search Screen, from the Setup Screen, press <ESC>
and then press <PREV>.
.
1) Set Time & Date
2) Communications
NEXT) More Options
ESC) Exit Menu
Press <>for Next Menu. The following screen will be displayed:
3) Change Passcodes
4) Loop Search
NEXT) More Options
ESC) Exit Menu
Press <>for Next Menu. The following screen will be displayed:
5) Alarm Search
NEXT) More Options
ESC) Exit Menu
Press <5> for Alarm Search. The entire system is searched from this
point. The following screen will be displayed:
Alarm Screen
SEARCHING!
Once the Alarm Search is complete, one of the following screens will
display:
Alarm Screen
XX ALARMS ON UNIT XX