
STULZ E2SERIES CONTROLLER FOR PERIMETER SYSTEMS OPERATION MANUAL
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2.2.2 Password Protection
Access to the Info menu and Alarms log is allowed without the
use of a password. The controller is programmed to recognize
predetermined security levels before allowing accessto display
screens containing criticalvariables. Four secured menu levels
(Control, Service, Factory and Configuration) support unique
passwords that must be entered to access the menu screens
so only authorized personnel mayperform modifications to the
settings. This Manual covers Information, Control and Service
levels only. The Factory and Configuration levels are covered
in a separate manual.
2.2.3 Restorable Setpoint Parameters
Upon initial start-up the A/C system operates using the
setpoints programmed by the factory. New operating
parameters maybe entered in the Control level and the system
will then operate accordingly. The newsetpoints maybe stored
as Customer default setpoints in the Service>Save Cfg menu
screen.The primary setpoints entered bythe factorystill remain
stored in the controller's memory as Factory setpoints.
The setpointsforthe system may be re-adjusted inthe Control
level at any time. Use the Service>Save Cfg menu screen to
restore the setpoints to the Customer Default setpoint values
or to the original Factory setpoint values.
2.2.4 Weekly Timer Feature
The weekly timer allows the user to set up an operating
schedule to automatically scale back or shut down the air
conditioner during low demand or unoccupied periods. This is
an energy saving feature offering the user the ability to create
an operating schedule tailored to the needs of the building. An
evening (night-setback) schedule mayalso be created, allowing
the A/C unit to operate at night with relaxed temperature/
humidity setpoints and offsets.
2.2.5 A/C Grouping pLAN Operation
MultipleA/C units, consisting of upto eight (8) STULZ precision
air conditioners equipped with STULZ E2Series controllers,
can be connected (grouped)throughthe pLAN. The pLAN puts
all displays and controllers on a single RS485 connection to
allow information to be exchanged among all the controllers.
Each display and controller has a unique, predefined address.
Each controller in agroup can be configured as “Active”, “Assist”
or “Standby”. Units that are “Active” are used to maintain the
setpoints. Units that are “Assist” are used to step in if the
Active units are unable to maintain the setpoints. Units that
are “Standby” are used as backup units in case of a failure of
either anActive orAssist unit.The role oflead controller can be
assigned to one ofthe ActiveAC units. Rotation ofthe lead unit
function tothe next Active unit can be set to occur hourly, daily
at a specific time or weekly on a specific day at a specific time.
This allows the units within the group to be operated for equal
times on a periodictime basis. See section 7.0 formore details.
2.0 DESCRIPTION
2.1 General
The advanced microprocessor based, STULZ E2Series
controlleris a highlyversatile and flexibleA/C system controller.
It is designed primarily for STULZ Precision Air Conditioners.
The controller is equipped with flexible software capable of
meeting the specific needs of the application. The controller
is completely programmed at the factory and therefore, most
applications will require no field set-up. However, the default
setpoints and their ranges are easily viewed and adjusted
from the user interface display. The program and operating
parameters are permanently stored on flash memory in case
of power failure.
The controlleris designed to manage temperature and humidity
levels to a user defined setpoint via control output signals to
theA/C system. Control parameters havevariable outputs from
0 to 100% of the full rated capacity. The controller receives
inputs for the measurable control conditions (temperature
and relative humidity) via return air or room mounted sensors.
The internal logic determines ifthe conditions require cooling,
heating, humidification or dehumidification. Control setpoints
are established to maintain the room's designed conditions.
The controller responds accordingly to changes and controls
the output(s) to the air conditioning system so temperature/
humidity conditions reach the user defined control setpoints.
The STULZ E2Series controller continually monitors
conditions and maintains setpoints utilizing STULZ’s unique
psychrometric control method. The controller logically
examinesthe combination oftemperature and relative humidity
(dewpoint) and determines the proper control of cooling,
heating, humidification and dehumidification to move the
actual conditions to within the boundaries of the temperature/
humidity setpoints as they would appear on a psychrometric
chart. It avoids scenarios where the cooling unit might both
cool and humidify the air when cooling alone will achieve the
desired result.This control method results in higheroperational
efficiency and shorter component run-times.
2.2 Features
2.2.1 Field Configurable
The program for the STULZ E2Series controller is field
configurable, allowing the operator the capability of selecting
control setpoints specific to the application. Operator interface
forthe STULZ E2Series controlleris providedvia an attractive,
door mounted user interface display panel. The display panel
has a backlit LCD graphical displayand function keys giving the
user complete control and monitoring capability ofthe precision
cooling system. The menu driven interface provides users
the ability to scroll through and enter various menu screens.
Monitoring of room conditions and A/C system operation is
allowed without entering a password. Modifications to the
control setpoints require the use of a password.