valent VX Series User manual

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Valent VX Series Controller for
Dedicated Outdoor Air System
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Reference Guide for Microprocessor Controller
Please read and save these instructions for future reference. Read carefully before attempting to assemble, install,
operate or maintain the product described. Protect yourself and others by observing all safety information. Failure
to comply with these instructions will result in voiding of the product warranty and may result in personal injury
and/or property damage.
Technical Support
Call 1-866-478-2574
Program Features
The microprocessor controller offers control through
easy monitoring and adjustment of unit parameters by
way of a lighted graphical display and an integral push-
button keypad.
Pre-Programmed Operating Sequences
The controller has been pre-programmed to offer
multiple control sequences to provide tempered air.
Factory default settings allow for easy setup and
commissioning. The sequence parameters are fully
adjustable. Refer to the Sequence of Operation for
details.
BMS Communication
The user can remotely adjust set points, view unit
status points and alarms. The microprocessor
controller is capable of communicating over several
protocols:
• BACnet® MSTP • Modbus RTU
• BACnet® IP • Modbus TCP
• LonWorks®
Reference Points List for a complete list of BMS points.
Built-In Occupancy Schedule
The controller has an internal programmable time clock,
allowing the user to set occupancy schedules for each
day of the week. The controller option also has morning
warm-up and cool down capability for improved
comfort at the time of occupancy.
Alarm Management
The microprocessor controller will monitor the unit’s
status for alarm conditions. Upon detecting an alarm,
the controller will record the alarm description, time,
date, and input/output status points for user review. A
Introduction
digital output is reserved for remote alarm indication.
Alarms are also communicated via BMS (if equipped).
Occupancy Modes
The microprocessor controller offers three modes of
determining occupancy: a digital input, occupancy
schedule or the BMS. If in the unoccupied mode, the
unit will either be shut down, continue normal operation
utilizing adjustable unoccupied set points, recirculate
with unoccupied set points or will cycle on to maintain
adjustable unoccupied space temperature and humidity
set points (space temperature and humidity sensor is
optional).
Remote Unit Access (if equipped)
The WebUI and Remote Display are two ways to gain
access to the unit controller allowing monitoring of the
unit and parameter adjustment without being at the
unit.
The WebUI can be accessed via a building network
and is included with every unit controller. The Remote
Display is an LCD to be panel mounted in a remote
location and is an option available for purchase.
WARNING
Electrical shock hazard. Can cause personal injury or
equipment damage. Service must be performed only
by personnel that are knowledgeable in the operation
of the equipment being controlled.
WARNING
Mechanical high static protection cutoffs must
be installed by others to protect the system and
equipment from over-pressurization when using
factory provided control sensors. The manufacturer
does not assume responsibility for this.
DOAS v4.001

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Sequence of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Controller Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 -11
Display Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Parameter Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Web User Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Unit Status Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-18
Unit Enable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Menu
Control Variables
Temp Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-21
Dehumidification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-23
Refrigeration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Damper Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-25
Energy Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Fan Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27-28
Occupancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-36
Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Appendix
A: Remote Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
B: I/O Expansion Board Quick Start. . . . . . . .39
C: Space Thermostat Quick Start . . . . . . . 40-41
D: GreenTrol®Airflow Monitoring Quick Start . . .42
E: Points List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43-54
F: Modbus Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Our Commitment . . . . . . . . . . . . . Backcover
Table of Contents

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Sequence of Operation
The microprocessor controller can be configured for
air handler, energy recovery, and dedicated outdoor air
systems. Each application utilizes similar technologies
for heating and cooling: chilled water, hot water, indirect
gas, electric heat, and packaged or split DX cooling. All
set points, lockouts and delays are user adjustable via
the integral keypad display, remote display, or web user
interface.
General Operation
UNIT START COMMAND: The microprocessor
controller requires a digital input to enable operation.
The unit can then be commanded on or off by this
digital input, keypad, the BMS or schedule. When a
start command becomes active the following steps
occur:
• Energy recovery wheel starts, if equipped
• Factory mounted and wired dampers are powered
(Outside air, exhaust air, and recirculation air
dampers, if equipped)
• Exhaust fan, if equipped, starts after adjustable delay
• Supply fan starts after adjustable delay
• Tempering operation starts after adjustable delay
UNIT STOP COMMAND: A shutdown occurs when
there is not an occupied or unoccupied start command.
The following shutdown methods can occur.
Hard shutdown occurs under the following conditions:
• A user or the BMS disables the system, and the
supply temperature is less than the soft shutdown
enable set point.
• Occupancy is commanded to unoccupied while there
is no unoccupied start command, and the supply
temperature is less than the soft shutdown enable
set point.
When a hard shutdown occurs:
• The unit shuts down immediately.
• Dampers spring-return to their off position. Damper
power is cut 30 sec. after the fans. This allows
the fans to slow down prior to spring closing the
dampers.
Soft shutdown occurs under the following conditions:
• A user or the BMS disables the system, and the
supply temperature is greater than or equal to the
soft shutdown enable set point.
• There is no unoccupied or occupied start command
and the supply temperature is greater than or equal
to the soft shutdown enable set point.
The following occurs during a soft shutdown:
• Tempering outputs immediately revert back to their
off value; while
• Dampers remain open and fans continue to run; until
– The supply air temperature falls below the soft
shutdown enable set point minus 5.0°F; or
– The soft shutdown delay timer has expired.
UNIT/SYSTEM DISABLED COMMAND:
The unit becomes disabled due to the following:
• The unit was disabled from the controller’s Unit
Enable screen.
• The unit enable digital input changes to the disabled
state.
• The unit was disabled from the BMS.
• The remote start input is in the off position.
• The shutdown input is in the shutdown position.
• A system shutdown alarm was activated.
When disabled the following actions occur:
• The unit shuts down immediately; and
• Dampers spring-return to their off position.
OCCUPANCY: The microprocessor controller offers
five modes of determining occupancy: digital input,
occupancy schedule, BMS, always occupied, or always
unoccupied. When in the unoccupied mode, the unit
can be configured to shut down, or cycle on to maintain
the unoccupied space set points. The unit can be
temporarily overridden to the occupied mode via a
digital input, keypad display, or space thermostat, if
equipped.
• Occupied Mode:
- Exhaust fan on, if equipped
- Supply fan on
- Energy Recovery Wheel Control (refer to
Energy Recovery Wheel section), if equipped
- Damper Control (refer to Outside Air and
Recirculated Air section), if equipped
- Heating (refer to Heating section)
- Cooling (refer to Cooling section)
• Unoccupied Mode:
- Unit Off: Unit remains off when in unoccupied
mode.
- Normal operation with unoccupied set points:
Unoccupied mode will operate as if in occupied
mode but will utilize adjustable unoccupied set
points.
º Exhaust fan on, if equipped
º Supply fan on
º Energy Recovery Wheel Control (refer
to Energy Recovery Wheel section), if
equipped
º Damper Control (refer to Outside Air and
Recirculated Air section), if equipped
º Heating (refer to Heating section)
º Cooling (refer to Cooling section)
- Recirculation with unoccupied set points:
Optional unoccupied mode when there is an
unoccupied recirculation damper. The unit will
continue to run, but in full recirculation.
º Supply fan on
º Recirculation air damper open
º OA damper closed
º Tempering operations begin

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Sequence of Operation
- Night Setback: Unoccupied mode when there
is space temperature and/or humidity sensor(s)
connected to the controller. The unit will cycle
on to maintain unoccupied space set points if
there is a call for unoccupied heating, cooling or
dehumidification.
º Exhaust fan off, if equipped
º Supply fan on
º Recirculation air damper open
º OA damper closed
º Tempering operations begin
Set Point Control (Occupied)
Supply air temperature set point can be configured
as constant, or can be reset by either outside air
temperature, or space temperature set point. If
equipped with BMS communications, the user can
also directly command the temperature set point, if
equipped.
• Outside Air Temperature Reset Function: The
controller will default to supply temperature reset
based on OA temperature. The controller will monitor
the OA temperature and reset the supply temperature
set point based upon the OA reset function.
• Space temperature Reset: With a space
temperature sensor, the controller will adjust the
supply air temperature set point between the min
(55°F) and max (90°F), to satisfy the desired space
temperature. The temperature set point can be
adjusted locally at the microprocessor, the BMS or a
space thermostat.
Set Point Control (Unoccupied)
When equipped with an unoccupied recirculation
damper and optional space temperature and/or
humidity sensors, the unit will cycle on to maintain the
unoccupied space set points.
• Unoccupied Heating: If equipped with heating,
the unit is enabled when the space temperature is
less than the unoccupied heating set point minus
differential (60°F). The supply air temperature set
point will be set to the supply max reset limit (90°F).
The unit cycles off when the space temperature
reaches the unoccupied heating set point.
• Unoccupied Cooling: If equipped with cooling,
the unit is enabled when the space temperature is
greater than the unoccupied cooling set point plus
differential (80°F+5°F). The supply air temperature set
point will be set to the supply min reset limit (55°F).
The unit cycles off when the space temperature
reaches the unoccupied cooling set point.
• Unoccupied Dehumidification: If equipped with
cooling, the unit is enabled when the space relative
humidity exceeds the unoccupied space relative
humidity set point plus differential (50%+5%). The
supply air temperature set point will be set to the
equivalent occupied supply set point.
• Morning Warm-Up/Cool Down: At the request to
occupy the space, the unit will run using the warm-
up or cool down sequence until the occupied set
point is achieved. The heating or cooling mode
must not be locked out and the space temperature
is below or above set point by the unoccupied
hysteresis (5°F, adj). This optional sequence requires
a space temperature sensor and is field-enabled.
The following steps occur during a morning warm-
up/cool down:
- The dampers would be in full recirc if the damper
actuators are not powered (adj) during occupied
mode. Otherwise the following is true:
• Outside air damper is open to minimum OAD
position.
• Recirculation air damper is open at 100% minus
OAD position.
- Supply Fan is ON at 100%.
- Exhaust fan is OFF.
- In heating, controls to maintain the maximum
supply set point (90ºF).
- In cooling, controls to the minimum supply set
point (50ºF).
- Reheat off.
- Energy recovery wheel off.
Heating
The heating is controlled to maintain the supply
temperature set point. The heating will be locked out
when the outside air temperature is above the heating
lockout (80°F adj).
• Indirect Gas Furnace: Microprocessor controller will
modulate the indirect gas furnace to maintain the
supply temperature set point.
• Hot Water Coil: Microprocessor controller will
modulate a hot water valve (provided by others)
to maintain the supply temperature set point. Coil
freeze protection must be provided by others in
the field!
• Electric Heater: Microprocessor controller will
modulate an electric heater to maintain the supply
temperature set point.
Cooling
The cooling is controlled to maintain the supply
temperature set point. The cooling will be locked out
when the outside air temperature is below the cooling
lockout (55°F).
• Chilled Water: Microprocessor controller will
modulate a chilled water valve (provided by others) to
maintain supply air set point. Coil freeze protection
must be provided by others in the field!
• Mechanical Cooling: Microprocessor controller
enables stages of cooling to maintain the supply air

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setpoint. When a modulating compressor is installed
(Digital or Inverter Scroll), the compressor modulates
to maintain the supply air setpoint. Mechanical
cooling is available in the following configurations:
- Packaged DX: Unit with compressors and
condensing section located within the same unit.
this unit may have lead standard, lead digital
scroll, or lead inverter scroll compressors.
- Split DX: Unit with compressors located in the
unit and utilizes a remote condenser section.
This type of unit may have lead standard, or lead
digital scroll compressors.
Air Source Heat Pump
When a unit is configured as an ASHP, compressors are
used for cooling and heat pump heating. A reversing
valve is energized when the unit is in heating mode to
reverse the flow of the refrigerant. The ASHP is only
available as a packaged unit with an inverter scroll as
the lead compressor.
• Cooling: Mechanical cooling operates the same as
any other unit with compressors by controlling the
compressors to maintain the supply air temperature
set point in cooling mode and to maintain the cooling
coil temperature in dehumidification mode.
• Heat Pump Heating:When heat is required, the
reversing valve is switched, and the compressors
are staged to maintain the supply air temperature set
point.
• Heat Pump Heating Lockout: Heat pump heating
may be locked out for any of the following reasons:
- Defrost is initiated 3 times in one hour.
- Supply Air temperature is 5ºF below set point
for more than 10 minutes and secondary heat is
available as backup only.
- Outside ambient temperature is below the HP
ambient lockout set point(10ºF).
• Resetting HP Heating Lockout:One of the
following conditions must occur to return to HP
heating:
- The outside temperature increases by 5ºF.
- The outside humidity decreases by 20%RH, if
humidity sensor is installed.
- The unit has been locked out for more than 2
hours when a humidity sensor is not installed and
not locked out on low ambient condition.
• Defrost: Periodically, the ASHP need to initiate a
defrost cycle to remove accumulated frost from the
outside coil when operating in heating mode. The
saturated suction temperature, the outside ambient
temperature and/or the outside humidity determine
when a defrost initiates and terminates.
Initiation: One of the following must be true for a
defrost cycle to initiate:
- The saturated suction temperature is less than
-15ºF; or
- The saturated suction temperature is less than
ambient conditions (temp/dewpoint) minus an
offset (35ºF/25ºF).
Termination: The defrost cycle is terminated when
one of the following occur:
- The saturated discharge temperatures of all
refrigerant circuits are greater than the cancel
defrost set point (80ºF); or
- The max defrost time (5 min) has been exceeded.
• Outside Coil Fan Control: Refrigerant pressure
control with outside coil fans will have lead EC fans
and utilize refrigerant transducers to stage fans
on and off in cooling and heating. The following
sequences are based on the current mode of
operation:
- Cooling/Dehumidification: The lead outside fan
turns on with the first compressor and holds for a
min of 30 seconds based on the OA temperature.
The lead fan modulates to maintain the refrigerant
pressure control set point for cooling mode. Each
additional outside fan stage turns on based on
the saturated temperature reaching set point plus
an offset and turns off when the temperature falls
below set point after a delay.
- Heating: The lead outside fan turns on with
the first compressor. The lead fan modulates
to maintain the refrigerant pressure control set
point for heating mode. Each additional outside
fan stage turns on based on the saturated
temperature being below set point minus an
offset and turns off when the temperature rises
above set point after a delay.
- Defrost: When defrost is initiated, the outside
fans turn off allowing the heat to build and defrost
the outside coil. When defrost is terminated, the
outside fans turn on to bring the pressure down
before switching back to heating mode.
• Secondary Heat: A secondary heating device may
be installed in the unit. This device may be electric
heat, gas furnace, or a hot water coil. The following
sequences are available for secondary heat:
- Backup: Secondary heat only operates when
heat pump heating is not available.
- Supplemental: Secondary heat will operate
simultaneously with heat pump heating when the
compressors are not producing enough heat to
stay within 2ºF of set point.
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Economizer
If the application requires cooling, and the OA
conditions are suitable for free cooling, the controller
will enter economizer mode. If the unit is economizing
and the discharge temperature set point is not being
met, the controller will bring on mechanical cooling.
If equipped with a modulating OA and recirculated
air damper, the dampers will modulate between the
min OA and max positions to maintain the supply
temperature set point. If equipped with an energy
wheel, Reference Energy Recovery Wheel Sequence.
• Temperature: The economizer will be locked out
when:
- The outside air is greater than the economizer
high lockout (65°F).
- The unit is operating in dehumidification mode.
- There is a call for heating.
• Temperature/Enthalpy: The economizer will be
locked out when:
- The outside air is greater than the economizer
high lockout (65°F dry-bulb).
- The outside air is greater than the economizer
high enthalpy lockout (23 btu/lb).
- The unit is operating in dehumidification mode.
- There is a call for heating.
Dehumidification
The cooling is controlled to maintain the cold coil
set point. Dehumidification is enabled when the OA
temperature is greater than the cold coil set point plus
an offset (adj. 10ºF). Dehumidification is disabled when
the OA temperature falls below the enable point by a
hysteresis (2ºF). If equipped with BMS communications,
the user can also directly set the cold coil leaving air set
point.
• Optional Room Relative Humidity Sensor or
Thermostat: The controller will adjust the cold coil
leaving air temperature set point between the min
(50°F) and max (55°F) set point to satisfy the desired
space relative humidity set point.
Reheat
While the unit is dehumidifying, the supply air
temperature is maintained by controlling the reheat
device to the supply air set point.
• Hot Gas Reheat (valve): The microprocessor
controller modulates to maintain set point.
• Reheat Plus: The microprocessor controller can
be configured to use the primary heat source as
secondary reheat.
Supply Fan VFD Sequence
The factory installed VFD is wired to the controller.
Supply fan speed needs to be set during test
and balance of the unit. If equipped with BMS
communications, the user can also directly command
the supply fan speed. The following sequences are
selectable for supply fan control. The fan speed in
constrained by its min and max speed set points.
• Constant Volume: Supply fan operates at a constant
speed based on a constant volume set point based
on occupancy.
• 0-10 VDC by Others to VFD: The supply fan is
enabled by the unit controller. An external field-
supplied 0-10 VDC signal to the fan’s VFD is
responsible for modulating the supply fan’s speed.
The signal is linear and the speed is at min when 0V
is present and at max when 10V is present.
• CO2Control: The supply fan modulates to maintain
CO2set point based on a sensor located in the space
or return duct. A CO2sensor or BMS communicated
value is required for this sequence.
• Duct Static Pressure Sensor: The supply fan
modulates to maintain an adjustable duct static set
point based on a sensor located in the supply duct. A
static pressure sensor or BMS communicated value
in required for this sequence.
• Space Static Pressure: The supply fan modulates to
maintain a space static pressure set point based on a
sensor located in the space. A space static pressure
sensor or BMS communicated value in required for
this sequence.
• Single Zone VAV : The controller will control the
supply air temperature and supply fan speed in order
to maintain the space temperature.
Heating Mode- The supply temperature set point
will be increased before increasing the supply fan
speed in order to maintain the space temperature set
point. If the calculated supply temperature set point
is greater than the current space temperature, the
supply fan speed will be increased while the supply
temperature set point is increased.
Cooling Mode - The supply temperature set
point will be decreased before increasing the supply
fan speed in order to maintain the pace temperature
set point.
Exhaust Fan VFD Sequence
The factory installed VFD is wired to the controller.
Exhaust fan speed needs to be set during test
and balance of the unit. If equipped with BMS
communications, the user can also directly command
the exhaust fan speed. The following sequences are
selectable for exhaust fan control. The fan speed
constrained by its min and max speed set points.
• Constant Volume: Exhaust fan operates at a
constant speed based on a constant volume set
point based on occupancy.
• 0-10 VDC by Others to VFD: The exhaust fan is
enabled by the unit controller. An external field-
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supplied 0-10 VDC signal to the fan’s VFD is
responsible for modulating the supply fan’s speed.
The signal is linear and the speed is at min when 0V
is present and at max when 10V is present.
• Space Static Pressure: The exhaust fan modulates
to maintain a space static pressure set point based
on a sensor located in the space. A space static
pressure sensor or BMS communicated value in
required for this sequence.
• Supply Fan Tracking: The exhaust fan proportionally
modulates based on the supply fan speed plus an
adjustable offset.
• Outside Air Damper Tracking: The exhaust fan
proportionally modulates based on the outdoor
air damper modulation. (This sequence requires a
modulating outdoor air damper.)
Outside Air and Recirculated (Recirc) Air
Damper Control
If equipped with a modulating OA and recirculated air
damper, the recirculated air damper will operate inverse
of the OA damper. The OA damper opens to its min
position. If the controller is configured to modulate the
supply fan speed, the min and max OA positions can
be reset based on supply fan speed. If equipped with
BMS communications, the BMS can directly control
the outside damper position. The damper position is
constrained by its min and max set point positions.
• CO2Control: The controller will proportionally
modulate the OA/RA dampers based upon a
comparison of the CO2set point to the actual CO2
level reported from the sensor. As the CO2level rises,
the controller will proportionally modulate the OA
damper open, between the min OA damper position
and max CO2position.
• Space Static Pressure: The OA/RA dampers will
modulate based upon the signal from a building static
pressure sensor. The controller will modulate the
dampers, between the min and max OA positions,
based upon a comparison of the building static
pressure set point to the actual building static
pressure level reported from the sensor.
Energy Recovery Wheel Sequences
Economizer: If the unit is equipped with an energy
recovery wheel, the economizer will modulate/stop the
energy wheel to achieve free cooling.
• Stop Wheel: When economizer mode is enabled and
there is a call for cooling, the wheel will stop rotating
to allow free cooling. Jog wheel control is available
during stop wheel economizer operation. This
sequence allows the wheel to rotate for a short period
of time exposing a new section to the air stream.
• Modulate Wheel: When economizer mode is
enabled and there is a call for cooling, the controller
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modulates wheel speed to maintain the supply
temperature set point.
• Energy Wheel Bypass Dampers, if equipped:
During normal operation, the dampers shall remain
closed to allow full operation of the energy wheel.
During economizer sequences, the dampers will be
open to bypass the energy wheel.
Frost Control: The microprocessor controller will
activate the frost control method when the OA
temperature is less than the defrost set point (5°F) and
the wheel pressure switch is closed due to a high wheel
pressure drop. Once the pressure drop decreases
below the pressure switch point or the OA temperature
increases, the unit will resume normal operation.
• Electric Preheater: When frosting is occurring, the
preheater is energized to defrost the wheel.
• Modulate Wheel: When frosting is occurring, the
wheel slows to allow defrosting to occur.
• Cycle Wheel: When frosting is occurring, the
energy wheel is cycled off for a defrost cycle time
(5 minutes). After the defrost cycle time, the wheel
is re-energized to continue normal operation. The
controller will not allow another defrost cycle for a
min normal operating cycle time (30 minutes).
• Timed Exhaust: When frosting is occurring, the
supply fan is cycled off along with the tempering
for a defrost cycle time (5 minutes). The exhaust
fan will continue to run allowing the warm exhaust
air to defrost the wheel. After the defrost cycle
time, the supply fan and tempering are re-energized
to continue normal operation. The controller will
not allow another defrost cycle for a min normal
operating cycle time (30 minutes).
Alarms
The microprocessor controller includes a digital output
for remote indication of an alarm condition, which
connects via the J15 port. Alarms include:
• Dirty Filter Alarm: If the outside air or return air
filter differential pressure rises above the differential
pressure switch set point, the microprocessor
controller will activate an alarm.
• Supply and Exhaust Air Proving Alarm:
Microprocessor controller monitors proving switch on
each blower and displays an alarm in case of blower
failure.
• Sensor Alarm: Microprocessor controller will send
an alarm if a failed sensor is detected (temperature,
pressure, relative humidity).
• Supply Air Low Limit: If the supply air temperature
drops below the supply air low limit (35°F), the
controller disables the unit and activate the alarm
output after a preset time delay (300 sec.).
• Other Alarms: Wheel Rotation, High Wheel Pressure,
High/Low Refrigerant Pressure.

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C1
NO1
NO2
NO3
C1
C4
NO4
NO5
NO6
C4
C7
NO7
C7
NO8
C8
NC8
NO12
C12
NC12
NO13
C13
NC13
C9
NO9
NO10
NO11
C9
G
G0
U1
U2
U3
GND
+VDC
+V term
GND
+5 V
REF
U4
GND
U5
GND
VG
VG0
Y1
Y2
Y3
Y4
ID1
ID2
ID3
ID4
ID5
ID6
ID7
ID8
IDC1
U6
U7
U8
GND
ID9
ID10
ID11
ID12
IDC9
ID13H
ID13
IDC13
ID14
ID14H
J1 J24 J2 J3 J4 J5 J7
J8
J20
J21
J14
J10
J13
J12
J22
J16 J17 J18
J15
J6
J19
NO14
C14
NC14
NO15
C15
NC15
C16
NO16
NO17
NO18
C16
ID15H
ID15
IDC15
ID16
ID16H
Y5
Y6
ID17
ID18
IDC17
U9
GND
U10
GND
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J23 FBus2
J11 pLAN
J25
BMS2 J26
FBus2
4321
Wheel Pressure Limit
Supply Fan Proving
Unit On/Off Input
Wheel Rotation Alarm
Occupied/Unoccupied Input
Exhaust Fan Proving
Dirty Filter Input
Supply Fan VFD Output
Room Temperature Sensor
Exhaust Fan VFD Output
Outdoor Air Damper Analog Output
Cooling/VSC Cond Fan Analog Output
Heating Analog Output
Hot Gas Reheat Analog Output
24VAC for Analog Outputs
Outdoor Relative Humidity Sensor
Duct Pressure Sensor
Building Pressure Sensor
Room RH
After Cold Coil Temperature Sensor
CO2 Sensor
Sensor U1, U2, U3 Common
Supply Discharge Temperature Sensor
Outdoor Air Temperature Sensor
24VAC to Controller
Wheel Frost Mode
24 VAC When Unit On
Exhaust Fan Enable
Supply Fan Enable
Heating Enable
24 VAC from Supply Fan Proving
Staged Compressor 2
Staged Compressor 1
Economizer Mode/Output to Dampers
24 VAC
Alarm Dry Contact
Staged Compressor 3
Compressor Limit Circuit A
Compressor Limit Circuit B
Compressor Limit Circuit C
Compressor Limit Circuit D
Discharge Pressure Circuit B (VSC)
2 Speed Fan Input
2 Position Damper Input
Staged Compressor 4
Energy Recovery Wheel Enable
Inverter Compressor E-Stop (VSC)
Compressor Fan 1 Enable (VSC)
Condenser Fan
Optional BACnet IP, Modbus TCP, Web UI, Ethernet Connections
Heat Pump Reversing Valve Output
Large Controller Overview
Remote Display
• Six conductor RJ25 cable
• Connects to J10
Optional LonWorks cards are
located in BMS Card port.
Optional Modbus RTU/BACnet MSTP connections
are made to the J25 BMS2 terminal.

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Medium Controller Overview
C1
NO1
NO2
NO3
C1
C4
NO4
NO5
NO6
C4
C7
NO7
C7
NO8
C8
NC8
NO12
C12
NC12
NO13
C13
NC13
C9
NO9
NO10
NO11
C9
G
G0
U1
U2
U3
GND
+VDC
+V term
GND
+5 V
REF
U4
GND
U5
GND
VG
VG0
Y1
Y2
Y3
Y4
ID1
ID2
ID3
ID4
ID5
ID6
ID7
ID8
IDC1
U6
U7
U8
GND
ID9
ID10
ID11
ID12
IDC9
ID13H
ID13
IDC13
ID14
ID14H
J1 J24 J2 J3 J4 J5 J7
J14
J10
J13
J12 J16 J18
J15
J6
dracSMBdracsuBdleiF
J11 pLAN
J25
BMS2 J26
FBus2
4321
High Pressure Switch Circuit A
Supply Fan Proving
Occupied/Unoccupied Input
Low Pressure Switch Circuit A
Unit On/Off Input
OA/RA Damper End Switch
Cooling Analog Output
Hot Gas Reheat Analog Output
Condenser Fan Circuit A or Heating Analog Output
24VAC for Analog Outputs
Outdoor Relative Humidity Sensor
Supply Fan VFD Output
Outdoor Air Damper Output
Refrigerant Pressure Circuit A
Supply Discharge Air Temperature
Sensor B1, B2, B3 Commons
After Cold Coil Temperature Sensor
Outdoor Air Temperature Sensor
24VAC to Controller
Staged Compressor 1
24 VAC When Unit On
Staged Compressor 3
Staged Compressor 2
Staged Compressor 4
24 VAC from Supply Fan Proving
Damper Actuator Power
24 VAC
Alarm Dry Contact
Condenser Fan Ramp 1 - Stage 2 Start
Exhaust Fan Proving
Dirty Filter Input
Wheel Rotation Alarm
Freeze Stat Input
Condenser Fan Ramp 1 - Stage 3 Start
Condenser Fan Ramp 2 - Stage 2 Start
Inverter Compressor E-Stop (VSC)
Refrigerant Pressure Circuit B
Condenser Fan Circuit B or Heating Analog Output
High Pressure Switch Circuit B
Low Pressure Switch Circuit B
Condensate Drain Pan Switch
Remote Start Input
Optional BACnet IP, Modbus TCP, Web UI, Ethernet Connections
J8
J17
Condenser Fan Ramp 2 - Stage 3 Start
Exhaust Fan Start
Supply Fan Start
Remote Display
• Six conductor RJ25 cable
• Connects to J10
Optional LonWorks cards are
located in BMS Card port.
Optional Modbus RTU/BACnet MSTP connections
are made to the J25BMS2 terminal.

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c.pCOe - Expansion Board Overview, Medium Controller Arrangement
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
19.2 K 9.6 K 38.4 K 57.6 K
CAREL Modbus
ON
OFF
Address Ext. ProtBaud
Address Ext Baud Prot
24 VAC Power
Heating Output
Exhaust Fan VFD Output
Energy Recovery Output
Space Temperature
Mixed Air Temperature
Exhaust Air Temperature
Space Humidity
Space Static Pressure
Supply Air Duct Static Pressure
Wheel Enable
Furnace Heating Stage 1
Furnace Heating Stage 2
Preheater Enable
Space Set Point Adjustment
The expansion board is an I/O module than can be used to monitor additional statuses or provide commands from
medium board controller.

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pCOe - 4:1 Furnace Overview
High Speed Pressure Switch
Main Gas Valve
Ignition Controller Alarm
Low Speed Pressure Switch
24 VAC for Analog Outputs
Modulating Gas Valve
Modbus Connection
24 VAC to Controller
Modbus Address Switches
24 VAC
High Speed Fan
24 VAC
Ignition Controller
pCOe - High Turndown Furnace
Low Speed Pressure Switch
Main Gas Valve - Small Manifold
Main Gas Valve - Large Manifold
Ignition Controller Alarm
24 VAC for Analog Outputs
Modulating Gas Valve
Modbus Connection
24 VAC to Controller
Modbus Address Switches
24 VAC
High Speed Fan
24 VAC
Ignition Controller - Small Manifold
24 VAC
Ignition Controller - Large Manifold
High Speed Pressure Switch

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The microprocessor controller is located in the unit control center. The face of the controller has six buttons,
allowing the user to view unit conditions and alter parameters. The microprocessor controller is pre-programmed
with easy to use menus. A remote display is also available, which connects via the J10 port with six wire patch.
Display Use
Keypad Description
Button Description Functions
Main Menu Press to go directly to the Main Menu from any screen.
From the Main Menu, navigate to the following screens:
• Unit Enable
• Unit Status
• Ctrl Variables
• Alarm Menu
Alarm The Alarm button flashes when there is an active alarm.
Press to view alarms.
Press twice to go to the alarms reset screen.
Escape Press from the Main Menu to view the Unit Status screen.
Press to go back one menu level.
Up Press to navigate through the menus/screens.
Press after entering a variable to increase a current value.
Enter Press to enter a highlighted menu or screen item.
Press to enter a writable variable and press again to confirm the new variable value.
Down Press to navigate menus/screens.
Press after entering a variable to decrease the current value.
Unit display on web interface only.
These two buttons on the virtual keypad/display are used to simulate two-button actions on the handheld
keypad/display.
To simulate pressing two buttons simultaneously:
1. Click on 2-Button Click.
2. Then, sequentially click on two keypad buttons (Main, Alarm, Escape, Up, Enter, Down).
To simulate pressing and holding two buttons simultaneously:
1. Click on 2-Button Hold.
2. Then, sequentially click on two keypad buttons (Main, Alarm, Escape, Up, Enter, Down).
Parameter Adjustment
Supply air low limit
Alarm when supply is
below: 32.0º F
Alarm delay: 300s
Once the cursor has reached the desired parameter, press the buttons to
adjust the value.
The cursor always begins in the upper left corner of the display and will be
blinking. Press the button to move the cursor down for parameter adjustment.
Supply air low limit
Alarm when supply is
below: 35.0º F
Alarm delay: 300s
When satisfied with the adjustment, press the button to save the parameter.
When finished, make certain the cursor is in the upper left corner. If the cursor is
not in the upper left corner, the changes will not be saved. The cursor must be in
the upper left corner to enable screen advancement.
Supply air low limit
Alarm when supply is
below: 32.0º F
Alarm delay: 300s

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Web User Interface
The Web User Interface allows access to the unit controller through the building network. Reference Ctrl Variables/
Advanced/Network Settings to set the IP network protocol. Once proper communication is established, the user
can click on the follow tabs:
Overview – Includes a functioning unit graphic, monitoring points, and active set point adjustment.
Alarms – Shows current and cleared alarms.
Trending – User can view past and present controller points.
Information – Provides manufacturer support information as well as IOM resources.
Service – User must be logged with service access criteria (9998). Once proper login is established, the user can
view configured input/output points associated with the unit controller
Pop-Up Tools
Live Trend - User can see current values from the controller. The list of variables available is preselected based on
the configuration of the unit.
Unit Display - Mimics the unit controller display. Allows the user full access to the controller without having to
physically be at the unit.
Dewpoint Calculator - A calculator with three sliders to determine the dew point, temperature, or humidity. Two of
the three values are necessary to get the third.
Upgrade Application - A new application program can be loaded to the controller via the WebUI.
Web User Interface
Web User Interface
Logged in with Service, red boxes will appear after logging in.
Unit Display

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Main Menu Navigation
Unit Enable Main Status Ctrl Variables Alarm Menu
Unit Status Temp Control Alarm History
Input Output Status Dehumidification Active Alarms
Note:
Additional status screens
are displayed depending
on unit configuration.
Screens may include, but
are not limited to:
Occupancy
Damper positions
Fan status
Airflow
Set Points
Economizer
Energy recovery
Cooling
Circuit pressure
Heating
Dehumidification
Static pressure
Refrigeration
Compressor Control Reset History
Pressure Control Clear History
Heat Pump Control Export History
Damper Control
Energy Recovery
Fan Control
Supply Fan Control
Exhaust Fan Control
Occupancy
Advanced
Note:
The Advanced
menu is read-
only. The service
password is
required to change
these settings.
Reference the
Advanced menu
section for more
information.
*Consult
factory for more
information.
Login
Manual Overrides
Adv. Set Points*
PID Tuning*
Network Settings
Backup/Restore
IO Status/Offset*
IO Config
Unit Config*
Service Config
Factory Config
Unit Settings*
Service Info*
Alarm
Management
Shutdown
Alarms
General
Alarms

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The microprocessor controller will revert to a default main menu loop. This loop includes several screens to view the
operating conditions of the unit. Scroll through the menu screens by using the buttons.
Unit Status Overview
Unit Status Screen Symbols
Symbol Indicates
Supply air fan status.
Rotation indicates airflow; static blades indicate no airflow.
Cooling
Heating
Dehumidifying
Economizing
Defrost
The iniTial menu screen displays The job name, uniT Tag, uniT sTaTus, ouTside
air condiTions, space condiTions and seT poinTs.
Possible modes include:
• Off/Standby
• Unoccupied Start
• Dampers Open
• Fan Start Delay
• Fans Starting
• Startup Delay
• System On
• Soft Shutdown
• System Disabled
• Remote Off
• Shutdown Alarm
• Fans Only
• Economizing
• Cooling
• Dehumidifying
• Heating
• HGRH Purging
• Defrost Active
• Overrides Active
• Expansion Offline
inpuT ouTpuT sTaTus
Displays real time conditions from sensors located in the unit and building space
if equipped with space mounted sensors. Controller output conditions can also
be viewed from this screen. To view the desired input/output point, the user must
select the desired channel. Reference the Controller Overview section in this
manual for individual point locations.
occupancy sTaTus
Displays current status of occupancy and the configured occupancy control
method and time zone.
damper commanded pos
This screen appears if equipped with modulating OA and recirculated air
dampers. Displays current position of the OA damper.
supply Fan sTaTus
This screen displays the fan enable command, fan proving status, and the supply
fan ramp being sent from the controller to the VFD. The min and max speeds
are set in the VFD (Reference unit Installation and Operation Manual for VFD
programming). The controller can modulate the fan between the min and max
speeds via an analog output.

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exhausT Fan sTaTus
This screen displays the fan enable command, fan proving status, and the
exhaust fan ramp being sent from the controller to the VFD. The min and max
speeds are set in the VFD (Reference unit Installation and Operation Manual for
VFD programming). The controller can modulate the fan between the min and
max speeds via an analog output.
airFlow sTaTus
This screen displays the current status of airflow volumes if the unit is provided
with airflow monitoring.
ambienT lockouT sTaTus
Displays heating and cooling lockout status based on the outside air ambient
temperature. Ambient lockouts for heating and cooling can be altered by entering
Main Menu/Ctrl Variables/Temp Control/Cooling or Heating.
ouTside reseT
This screen will be active if the controller is configured for outside air reset. The
heating and cooling devices modulate to maintain the supply air temperature set
point as determined by the outside reset calculation.
supply seT poinT
This screen is active when supply temp control is selected or the active mode of
control. Displays current supply temperature and supply temperature set point to
be achieved.
economizer ramp
The economizer ramp screen will be active if the unit is configured for economizer
control. This screen displays the economizer set point, supply air discharge
temperature, economizer ramp status, and economizer control mode. Economizer
control mode options include, outside dry bulb, outside enthalpy, comparative dry
bulb, and comparative enthalpy.
CO2ramp ouTpuT
The CO2 Ramp Output screen will be active if the unit is configured for CO2
control. This screen displays the CO2set point, CO2level from the space, and the
status of the control ramp.
energy recovery wheel sTaTus
This screen provides overall status of the energy recovery wheel.
acTive reseT
This screen will be active if temperature control mode is set for space or return
air reset. The supply temperature set point is calculated based on the active set
point and the current space or return temperature. The calculated set point is
scaled between the supply temperature min and max set points determined by
the current mode of operation.
Unit Status Overview

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cooling ramp 1
This screen displays the active set point, supply discharge temperature, cooling
enable/disable, cooling ramp being sent from the controller, and the overall
capacity being demanded.
compressor requesT
The compressor request screen will be active if the unit is equipped with DX
cooling. This screen displays overall status of individual compressor operation
being sent from the unit controller. Example: Circuit A compressor enable (On)
with modulating value of 26%.
deFrosT ramp ouTpuT
This screen only appears if the unit has an energy recovery wheel and a frost
control method was provided on the unit.
Upon sensing a high differential pressure across the energy wheel, the unit will
go into defrost if the outside air temperature is below the defrost temperature set
point.
Unit Status Overview
heaT pump heaTing ramp
The Heat Pump Heating Ramp status screen is active when the unit is configured
as a heat pump. The screen displays the active set point, supply temperature,
status of the heat pump heating control ramp, the current ramp percentage, and
the current capacity of the operating compressors.
exv sTaTus
The ExV Status screen is active when the unit is equipped with an inverter
scroll compressor and electronic expansion valve (ExV). The screen displays
information from the EVD (electronic valve driver) including the number of steps
(stp) of the valve, the open percentage of the valve, the EVD control status,
the suction superheat, the suction temperature, the suction pressure, and the
saturated suction temperature. The second status screen also displays the
capacity of the circuit the valve is installed on and the discharge refrigerant
temperature for that circuit.
inverTer compressor sTaTus
The inverter compressor screen is active when an inverter scroll compressor is
installed in the unit. This screen displays information about the operation of the
inverter scroll starting with the requested capacity of the compressor compared
to its actual operating capacity. The requested capacity and the actual could
be different at startup and depending on where it is in the operating envelope.
The status of the compressor, current envelope zone and current refrigerant
temperatures and pressures are also displayed.
condenser Fan sTaTus
The pressure control status screen is active when a unit is equipped with
active head pressure control, this is currently available only with inverter scroll
compressors. This screen provides information regarding the outside fan ramp
status, circuits affected by the ramp, the status of the fans, and the set point,
offset and current saturated temperature.

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heaTing ramp
This screen displays the active set point, supply air temperature, status of the
heating control ramp, and heating ramp being sent from the controller.
dehumidiFicaTion
This screen will display the overall dehumidification status and selected
dehumidification control mode.
The following dehumidification modes are available when the space is in occupied
mode:
• Cold coil set point plus offset (10ºF)
• Inside RH*
• Inside dew point*
• Outside dew point
• Inside RH or inside dew point*
• Inside RH or inside dew point or outside dew point
• Inside RH and inside dew point*
• Inside RH and inside dew point or outside dew point
*Available during unoccupied mode.
hgrh ramp
This screen will display the status of the hot gas reheat ramp. The screen includes
the active set point, supply air discharge temperature, the ramp status, and hot
gas reheat valve request being sent from the controller.
supply space sTaTic
This screen displays status points if the unit is configured for space static
pressure control. Status points include controller output ramp, static pressure
in the space, and the space static pressure set point. Similar status screen will
appear for the exhaust fan if the unit is configured for exhaust fan space static
control.
supply/reTurn ducT sTaTic
This screen displays status points if the unit is configured for duct static pressure
control. Status points include controller output ramp, static pressure in the duct,
and the duct static pressure set point. Similar status screen will appear for the
exhaust fan if the unit is configured for exhaust fan duct static control.
reFrigeranT circuiT sTaTus
The refrigerant circuit status screen is active when the unit is equipped with
active head pressure control. This screen provides temperatures and pressures
for suction, discharge, and liquid line sensors when installed. Superheat is also
displayed when suction temperature and pressure sensors are installed.
condiTions
The condition screens are active when both temperature and humidity sensors
for the location are installed in the unit. The enthalpy and dew point are calculated
based on the temperature and humidity readings. The unit altitude is used for the
enthalpy calculation.

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Unit Enable
The controller is equipped with several menus to help guide users with altering program parameters. The following
menus can be accessed by pressing the button. To enter the desired menu, press the button.
The Unit Enable menu allows the user to enable and disable the unit through the
controller. Reference sequence of operation for additional unit starts/stop details.
The unit ships from the factory in a disabled state. To allow the unit to operate,
the controller must receive a run command from digital input ID4. Jumper unit
terminals R - G to allow the unit to operate.
Change to (Enabled/Disabled): Enables user to manually turn unit on/off via
display. Unit terminal Gmust have 24 VAC power to enable the unit.
Outdoor Air Reset Function
45°
50°
55°
60°
65°
50° 55° 60°65° 70°
Outside Air Temperature (°F)
Supply Air Set Point (°F)
70°
75°
Control Variables The Control Variables menu allows the user to view and adjust unit control
parameters.
meThod For TemperaTure conTrol
Set Point Selections:
Supply Temp Control – The supply discharge set point is a constant value (e.g.
72°F). Reference Temperature Set point screen for set point adjustment.
Space Reset – The controller will reset the supply air temperature set point to
maintain the space temperature set point (requires space temp sensor). Reference
the Temperature Set point screen for space set point adjustment.
Return Reset – The controller will reset the supply air temperature set point to
maintain the return air temperature set point (requires duct mounted return air
temp sensor). Reference the Temperature Set point screen for return air set point
adjustment.
OA Reset – The controller monitors the OA temperature and adjusts the desired
supply temperature set point accordingly. For example, when the OA is below
55°F, the controller will change the supply set point to 70°F. If the OA is above
65°F, the controller will change the supply set point to 55°F. If the OA temperature
is between 55°F and 65°F, the supply set point changes according to the OA
reset function. A visual representation of the OA reset function is shown below.
Reference Outside Set points for min and max outside air limits.
Control Variables
Temp Control
The Temperature Control menu allows the user to view and adjust temperature
control conditions of the unit.
Menu

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TemperaTure seT poinT
This screen only appears if supply temp control, space reset, or return reset is
selected as the reset control mode.
Set Point Selections:
Local – The space set point will be constant; set from screen (e.g. 72°F).
BMS – The BMS can directly control the space temperature set point (requires
BMS communication option).
T-Stat – The space set point will be adjustable from the space thermostat.
Reference Appendix: Room Thermostat Quick Start for additional information.
heaT cool deadband
This screen only appears if space reset or return air reset is selected as the reset
control mode. The heat cool deadband allows for separate cooling and heating
set points when the reset control mode is set for space reset or return air reset.
supply seT poinTs
Cooling and heating supply set points screens only appear if outdoor reset, space
reset, or return air reset is selected. These screens allow the user to set the min
and max set point limits for cooling or heating operation. The controller will adjust
the supply temperature set point between the set limits depending on mode of
operation.
mode swiTch display
This screen displays the delay time required before switching between heating
and cooling mode.
sTarTup display
This screen displays the delay time after the fans have started and tempering
begins
Menu
ouTside seT poinTs
This screen only appears if outside reset is selected as the reset control mode.