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The DigiTract 4-2 System Controller is the heart of the Digitract 4-2
zoning system. It is an auto changeover, home run system with a built in
staging and capacity controller. The function of the System Controller is
to receive calls from the zone thermostats, operate the HVAC system in
either heat or cool mode, and close the zone damper(s) of the zones not
calling for the operating mode. The mode of operation is determined by
the first call received. If thermostats are calling for opposite modes,
every 15 minutes it will change over to the other mode as long as there
are opposing calls. The built in Capacity Controller maintains the supply
air temperature within an operating range to prevent freeze ups and
overheating. For heat pumps, the DTHP4 System Controller will also
control the auxiliary heat to maintain an 88 degrees minimum coil
leaving air temperature.
The DigiTract 4-2 is available in two models, Gas/Electric 2-Stage
Heat/Cool and Heat Pump 3-Stage Heat/2-Stage Cool.
SYSTEM CONTROLLERS
SYSTEM CONTROLLER – GAS/ELECTRIC DTGE4-2
OPERATION
Y1 Y2 G W1 W2 PWR DPR MODE FUNCTION
OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF Off Power off.
OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF ON OFF On Power on, blower off, all zones satisfied.
OFF OFF ON ON OFF ON 0 Vent Blower on, compressor(s) off, all zone dampers open.
OFF OFF ON OFF OFF ON 1 Purge Blower on, compressor(s) off. Dampers with LED on are closed.
ON OFF ON OFF OFF ON 1 Y1 cool 1st stage cool, blower on. Dampers with LED on are closed.
ON ON ON OFF OFF ON 1 Y2 cool 2nd stage cool, blower on. Dampers with LED on are closed.
OFF OFF A / B ON OFF ON 1 W1 heat 1st stage heat, blower on. Dampers with LED on are closed.
OFF ON A/ B ON ON ON 1 W2 heat 2nd stage heat, blower on. Dampers with LED on are closed.
OFF OFF ON OFF OFF FL 1 Cap cut out Blower on, all compressors off. Dampers with LED on are closed.
STATUS LEDS
FL = Flashing A= On when JMPR1 is in A position B= OFF when JMPR1 is in B position
1= One or more damper LED’s on 0= All damper LED’s are off
The System Controller will initially run in the mode requested by the first
calling zone thermostat.
Cool mode –When running in the cool mode, the System Controller
energizes the compressor(s) and indoor blower. This is indicated by the
corresponding Y and G LEDs illuminating. Dampers for the zones not
calling for cool are powered closed and the dampers for the zones
calling for cool are left open. This is indicated by the DPR LEDs. If the
DPR LED is illuminated on the damper terminal strip and damper
terminal board, the corresponding damper is closed. The system will
continue to run in the cool mode until all calls are satisfied or
changeover occurs. When all calls are satisfied or prior to changeover,
the system will go into a purge mode.
Heat mode –When running in the heat mode, the System Controller
energizes the heat stage(s), indicated by the W LEDs illuminating. If the
Fan Control Jumper is in the B position, the indoor blower will energize
with heat, indicated by the G LED illuminating. Dampers for the zones not
calling for heat are powered closed and the dampers for the zones calling
for heat are left open. This is indicated by the DPR LEDs. If the DPR LED
is on the damper terminal strip and damper terminal board, the corre-
sponding damper is closed. The system will continue to run in the heat
mode until all calls are satisfied or changeover occurs. When all calls are
satisfied or prior to changeover, the system will go into a purge mode.
Changeover –While the system is operating in one mode, and the
System Controller receives a call for the opposite mode, the System
Controller will continue to run in the current mode for 15 minutes or
until all current calls are satisfied. Then the System Controller will go
into a purge mode for 3 minutes, then change over to the new mode.
Purge mode –When all calls are satisfied or before changing
modes, the System Controller will go into a three minute purge cycle.
During this mode, the compressor or heat will turn off and the indoor
blower fan will continue to run. This is indicated by the W and Y LEDs
off and the G LED on. The damper(s) of the last calling zones will
remain open and all other damper(s) will be closed. This allows the
supply air to adjust to room temperature before changeover or ventila-
tion while providing a time delay to prevent short cycling. The DPR
LEDs indicate which dampers are open and which are closed. If the
DPR LED is on, the damper is closed. If the DPR LED is off, the damper
is open.
Ventilation –When no zones are calling, all zone dampers are open.
During this time, if any thermostat has the fan switch ON then the indoor
blower is energized (G made to R) and the G LED is on. This provides
ventilation to all zones.