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VERSATEC COMPACT SERIES SPECIFICATION CATALOG
The Versatec Compact Series cont.
Aurora Base Control
The Aurora Base Control (ABC) System is a complete
residential and commercial comfort system that brings
all aspects of the HVAC system into one cohesive module
network. Aurora uses the Modbus communication protocol
to communicate between modules. Each module contains
the logic to control all features that are connected to
the module. The Aurora Base Control (ABC) has two
Modbus channels. The first channel is configured as a
master for connecting to devices such as a communicating
thermostat, expansion board, or other slave devices. The
second channel is configured as a slave for connecting the
Aurora Interface Diagnostic (AID) Tool.
Aurora Unitary Protocol Converter (UPC)
The optional Aurora UPC control provides unparalleled
capability in several areas including energy, refrigerant, and
performance monitoring, humidity, energy management,
and service diagnostics, and then communicates it all thru
standard DDC protocols like N2, Lon and BACnet MS/TP.
The most unique feature is integration of the Aurora
Base Control and UPC into the Versatec Compact as an
integrated heat Pump and DDC controller providing both a
cost advantage and providing features not typically found
on WSHP controls. This integration allows heat pump
monitoring sensors, status and service diagnosis faults
to be communicated thru the DDC direct to the building
automation system (BAS), giving building supervisors
detailed and accurate information on every piece of
equipment without removing an access panel!
Control General Description Application Display/Interface Protocol
Aurora Base
Control
The ABC microprocessor provides all the
features necessary to operate today’s standard
WSHPs that utilize dual capacity compressors
and variable speed ECM/5 speed ECM blower
motors with hot gas reheat. This control can
communicate to a handheld diagnostic tool
to help the installing contractor or service
technician with equipment setup and service. By
utilizing Modbus RTU communication protocol,
the ABC board can communicate with additional
devices on the Aurora network
Used for residential and commercial
applications that use single or dual capacity
compressors with PSC, 5-speed ECM, or
variable speed ECM blower motors. This base
control can also communicate to the AID Tool
to display faults, inputs/outputs, and software
revision. Commercial features such as hot gas
reheat, slow opening water valve, and random
start are also capable with the ABC board.
Optional AID toll
can be used for
field service.
Standalone
Aurora Base
Control w/UPC
BACnet or N2
The Aurora Unitary Protocol Converter (UPC)
is an integrated solution and communicates
directly with the Aurora Heat Pump Controls
and allows access/control of a variety of
internal Aurora heat pump operations such
as sensors, relay operation, faults and other
information. In turn, the UPC then converts
internal Aurora Modbus protocol to BACnet
MS/TP, or N2 protocols and communicates to
the BAS system. This provides the great benefit
of complete control integration and a myriad of
information available to the BAS from the heat
pump control. Plus it also allows individual unit
configuration such as ECM fan speeds or freeze
protection setting directly over the BAS without
the need for access to the actual heat pump.
The Aurora UPC is implemented with the Aurora
Base Controller (ABC) heat pump control into
our latest water source heat pumps. All Internal
Aurora points are accessible to the UPC via
firmware providing an integrated solution.
All zone temperatures and zone sensors
are connected to the UPC on an RNet bus,
simplifying hook up at the unit. RNet sensors
can include a combination of zone temperature
and humidity, CO2, and VOC sensors. The
UPC includes built-in support for a custom
configurable keypad/display unit.
Optional
Equipment Touch
display
BACnet MS/
TP or N2 Open
(DIP selectable)
Aurora Base
Control w/UPC
LonWorks
The Aurora Unitary Protocol Converter (UPC)
is an integrated solution and communicates
directly with the Aurora Heat Pump Controls
and allows access/control of a variety of
internal Aurora heat pump operations such
as sensors, relay operation, faults and other
information. In turn, the UPC then converts
internal Aurora Modbus protocol to LONWorks
protocol and communicates to the BAS system.
The Aurora UPC is implemented with the Aurora
Base Controller (ABC) heat pump control into
our latest water source heat pumps. All Internal
Aurora points are accessible to the UPC via
firmware providing an integrated solution.
All zone temperatures and zone sensors
are connected to the UPC on an RNet bus,
simplifying hook up at the unit. RNet sensors
can include a combination of zone temperature
and humidity, CO2, and VOC sensors. The
UPC includes built-in support for a custom
configurable keypad/display unit.
Optional
Equipment Touch
display
LonWorks
AXB Expansion
Board
(Future
Availability)
Aurora Advanced Control adds the Aurora
AXB expansion board and provides added I/O
and standard features. AXB can be added to
any of the above packages to enhance the I/O
of the controls.
• Refrigeration Monitoring – provides
Suction and discharge pressure,
Suction, liquid line temps and superheat
and subcooling.
• Performance Monitoring – provides
entering and leaving loop water
temperatures, loop flow rate as well as
heat of extraction or rejection rate into
the loop.
• Energy Monitoring – provides real-
time power measurement (Watt) of
compressor, fan, auxiliary heat and
zone pump.
• Plus many more I/O options