TCY-T0121 Intellige nt Compact Controller

TCY-T0121
Intelligent Compact Controller
Features
• Temperature control for 2-pipe, 4-pipe HVAC systems. Temperature range from –40 to 140 °C.
• 1 independent PI and On/Off control loop to control temperature.
• 1 independent PI and On/Off control loop to control humidity and pressure systems.
• 1 modulating output for DC 0...10V or 0…20 mA actuators.
• 1 TRIAC controlled floating output 24V AC (2 digital outputs)
• 1 Input for DC 0…5V, 0…10V or 0…20 mA sensors
• Temperature sensor analog output for building automation system
• Internal or external passive temperature sensor, selectable by switch
• Transformation of display value according to analog sensor range
• Password protected programmable user and control parameters
• Display and operation unit available in various designs and materials.

Applications
• Air Only Systems: Constant or Variable Air Volume systems for single or dual duct systems with options of:
o up to two reheat stages
o supply air, extract air cascade control
o humidity control
o Control for variable speed fans
• Air/Water Systems:
o Fan Coil units for 2-pipe or 4-pipe systems with options of:
§ Humidity control
§ Pressure control
o radiator control, chilled ceiling
• Water Only Systems: Radiator, floor heating or chilled ceilings
• Individual room control for hotel rooms, meeting rooms, etc.

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Control Functions
The compact controller TCY operates with four different control modules. These modules can be activated and
parameterized according to the application to be controlled. The main modules are: Temperature PI, Temperature
On/Off, Universal PI and Universal On/Off. All modules operate simultaneously. In order to use the controller, at
least one control module must be enabled. The outputs that respond to each control loop need to be assigned in the
output section.

Temperature Control Module

HC -00: 2-pipe or 4-pipe system. Select 2-pipe system if the system has only a single coil that operates as heater in
winter and cooling device in summer. Select 4-pipe system, if specific heating and cooling coils are available.
HC -01: Dead Zone Span. The cooling setpoint WC consists of the heating setpoint and the dead zone span. Changing
the cooling setpoint in 2-pipe mode therefore changes as well the heating setpoint. The factory setting for the dead
zone span is 1K.

Modulating PI-Control
The temperature PI control mode is enabled with parameter HC -02. The controller maintains the temperature set
point by calculating the output position based on proven PI control algorithms.
Control parameters:
HC -03, HC -04: P-bands for heating and cooling are programmable. The factory setting is 2 K. The p-bands are
disabled if 0 is selected.
HC -05: A large I part increases the swinging tendency of the control loop. Limiting the integral part may reduce this
tendency. The I-part is disabled if 0 is selected.
HC -06: Tn, Reset time of Analog loop integral. Tn is the time needed for the integral to run from 0 to 100%. The
range is 0.5 – 30 min. The setting depends on the control application. For temperature control of a medium sized
room, a setting of 5-10 minutes is appropriate. For pressure control on a VAV box a value of 3 minutes is
recommended, depending on the speed of the actuator.

Heating Mode Cooling Mode I Control Part

YH [%] YC [%] YI [%]

100 100 WX

WH WC
0 T [K] 0
X PH X DZ X PC t [min]
Tn
T Room Temperature WH Setpoint Heating
X PH Proportional Band Heating WC Setpoint Cooling = W H + XDZ
X PC Proportional Band Cooling YH Output signal Heating
X DZ Dead zone YC Output signal Cooling
Tn Reset time of Integral YI Integral part of output signal
Temperature On/Off control
The control mode is enabled with parameter HC -07. On/Off control is suitable to operate fan coil valves and reheat
or cooling compressor stages. By providing the dry Normally Open contact, any voltage from 10…250V for actuators
and switching stages may be used. Switching power is limited to 0.5A per stage.
Control parameters:
HC -08: Enables a second stage for reheat. HC -09: Enables a second compressor stage for cooling.
HC -10, HC -11: The switching span determines the temperature difference required for the next heating stage to be
activated.
HC -12: The hysteresis defines when a heating stage is switched off. The aim is to avoid unnecessary switching of
heating stages thus increasing the life span of involved equipment as well as saving energy.
Delayed switching. The upper heating/ cooling stages will not switch on at the same time. The higher stage will not
start earlier than 5 seconds after the lower stage has been initiated.

On/off Control
Heating Cooling
Stage 2

Stage 1

WH WC
0 T [K]
H RC X RC X DZ

HRC Hysteresis Heating/Cooling X RC Switching Span Heating/Cooling

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Universal Control Mode

Cascade control
Instead of using a setpoint as the control target, we can use the output of the temperature control loop as setpoint.
This is for example used for VAV controllers. Enable 1U-00 to activate cascade control.

Universal Control Mode: PI-Control

1U-02, 1U-03 = Enable reverse and direct operation. The controller reads the selected input value, and maintains it
by calculating the appropriate output signal. The control function used is PI control.
Control parameters:
1U-01 Dead Zone Span for Universal Loop 1. The direct acting setpoint wD consists of the reverse acting setpoint and
the dead zone span. The factory setting for the dead zone span is 0.
1U-04: Direct acting P-band. Range depends on the selection of the input. Selecting 0 disables the P part.
1U-05: Reverse acting P-band. Range depends on the selection of the input. Selecting 0 disables the P part.
1U-06: Maximum limit of I-part: A large I part increases the swinging tendency of the control loop. Limiting the
integral part may reduce this tendency. The I-part is disabled if 0 is selected.
1U-07: Reset time of integral: Tn is the time needed for the integral to run from 0 to 100%. The range is 0.5 – 30
min. The setting depends on the application and the actuators involved. It should be at least 1.2 times the reaction
time of the control cycle.

P Control Part I Control Part

YU [%] YU [%]

100 100 WU
Reverse Direct

WR wD X A[%]
0 0 t [min]
Xp1 X DZ Xp2 Tn

XU Input signal Xp1 Proportional Band reverse acting

YU Output signal of universal loop Xp2 Proportional Band direct acting
wR, wD Reverse, Direct Setpoint Tn Integral Reset Time
X DZ Dead Zone Span

2-point control
This control mode is enabled by parameter 1U-08 for the reverse signal and 1U-09 for the direct signal.
2-point control is used to control single stage devices, for example in order to maintain pressure, water levels,
humidity, etc.
Control parameters:
1U-10: The hysteresis defines the span required for the output to switch on again after being switched off. The aim
is to avoid unnecessary switching thus increasing the life span of involved equipment as well as saving energy. The
range depends on the selection of input.

On/Off Control

Reverse Acting Direct Acting

ON

WR WD
OFF Input [%]
H X DZ H

WR Reverse Acting Setpoint WD Direct Acting Setpoint (WR + X DZ)

H Switching Hysteresis X DZ Dead Zone Span

Input Configuration
Temperature Input
The TCY includes a NTC-based passive temperature sensor with 1% accuracy. It is possible to use an external sensor
of the same kind by connecting it to the two terminal connectors. Specified accuracy can only be guaranteed by
using a manufacturer approved temperature sensor. Contact your dealer for details. The active sensor needs to be
selected by setting a slide switch, which is located at the back of the operation terminal.

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Analog Inputs:
The analog input signals may be configured with jumpers to 0-10V, 0-5V and 4-20 mA. The jumpers are located just
behind the terminal connector of each input. The drawings below indicate the jumper placement for each signal type.
The factory setting is 0-10 VDC.
The range of the input signal can be specified in software by Signal Type Jumper selection
setting a minimum and a maximum limit. The limits are in
percent of the full range 0 – 10 VDC (1-4)

The display value of the input signal may be specified. For 0 –5 VDC (3-4)
example a pressure sensor has a 4-20 mA output and a 0 – 20 mA DC (2-3)
pressure range of 0 – 200 Pa. It is possible to transform the
input signal into a different dimension by setting the minimum and maximum transformation value in the input
configuration setup. In our example the display will read 100 for a 12 mA signal.
Averaging function: Some sensor signals (for example air flow sensors) tend to fluctuate. The controller measures
every second the signal inputs. Select how many values should be used to calculate the averaging signal, which will
be used as control input. (Too many samples for an averaging signal may increase the swinging te ndency, increase
reset time on PI signals in this case)

Output Configuration
Analog Output
The analog output may be configured with jumpers for 0-10 VDC or 0-20 mA control signals. The jumpers are
located behind the terminal connector of the respective analog output. See table below for jumper placement. The
factory setting is to 0-10 VDC.
The signal range is specified in software by setting a Signal Type Jumper selection
minimum and a maximum limit.
0 – 10 VDC (1-2)
Each output may be assigned to a control loop, set to manual
or serve as a temperature feedback of the internal 0 – 20 mA DC (2-3)
temperature sensor. See parameter OP section for details:
Enabling OP-03 changes DO1 and DO1 into a floating output for a PI loop. In this case the running time of the
actuator needs to be specified. Running time is defined as the time required for the actuator to run from fully open to
fully closed or vise versa. Note that it is recommended to use only actuators with a fixed running time.
Once fully open or fully closed the running time for the actuator is extended for 5 minutes.
If OP-03 is in the OFF position, DO1 and DO2 may be used as switching outputs for an ON/OFF control module.
Digital Outputs
The switching outputs DO1 and DO2 are factory assigned as floating output. They may be assigned as digital outputs
using OP-07 to OP-08. The digital outputs may be used either as switching outputs for Temperature or Universal
ON/OFF modules. Each output needs to be assigned to a control loop. See parameter OP section for details.

Time schedule on digital outputs

The digital outputs may be used with an individual schedule. Select option 7 at the OP7/8 parameter. There are two
programs with each 4 switching times available. Program 4 and 5 applies for DO1 and Program 6 and 7 for DO2.
Schedule for Digital outputs will only operate if floating output is disabled (OP03 = OFF).

Switching difference on floating output

The controller moves the actuator to the calculated position by either opening or closing the actuator. The actuator
should not be moved for every little change in position, since this would reduce the lifetime of the actuator.
OP-06: Switching difference: The actuator will only move, if the difference to the current actuator position is larger
than this parameter.

Power Failure
All the parameters and set points are memorized and don’t need to be reentered. Depending on UP04 the unit will
remain switched off, switch on automatically or return to the operation mode it was in before the power failure.
Deluxe version only: Timer operation and daytime setting will be retained. (Battery factory mounted battery life is 2
years).

Frost Protection
The controller will enter frost protection mode if the room temperature drops below 5°C (41°F). All heating outputs
will be fully opened. Frost protection mode will be left once the temperature reaches 10°C (50°F). Frost protection
display will remain until a button is pressed. Frost protection can be enabled/disabled using user parameter UP-06.
Note: Frost protection uses the NTC temperature input. Analog sensors set as temperature sensor with 1U11 will not
be able to trigger frost protection

Clock Operation (Deluxe Version)

TLCY contains a battery backed quartz clock. Up to 16 mode changes (STANDBY, COMFORT, OFF) based on
weekdays and time may be programmed. See chapter operation on how to program and assign switch times to the
corresponding loops.
A blinking clock indicates that the battery is empty and needs to be replaced. The time needs to be set in order to
allow time programs to operate. See chapter operation, advanced settings for instructions on how to set the time.

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Display and Operation

The TCY controller is designed with a modular casing structure. The user has the choice of a variety of designs and
materials. See separate brochure for details regarding different styles, colors and materials of operation terminals.
The operation terminal uses an LCD display and four operation buttons.

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Legend:
1. 4-digit display of current value, time, control parameter or setpoint
2. Unit of displayed value, °C, °F, % or none
3. Graphical display of output or input value with a resolution of 10%
4. 4-digit display of current value, time, control parameter or setpoint

5. Operation modes: Comfort mode, Standby mode, Energy Hold Off

6. Symbols:

Heating Active Cooling Active Schedule Set Direct Acting Reverse Acting Cascade
Active Active Override

7. Buttons for operating the controller

POWER button: Pressing the button less than 2 sec toggles standby and comfort mode. Pressing
the button for more than 2 seconds switches the unit off.
UP and DOWN buttons: change setpoints and parameters
OPTION button: used for accessing different control modes and advanced setup. Acts as Enter in
parameter changing menu.

Operation Modes
• Comfort: The unit is in full operation mode. All the control functions are operating according to their
setpoints. The unit displays occupied mode.
• Standby: The setpoints are shifted according to parameters UP-08. The heating parameter is shifted down
and cooling parameter up. The unit displays unoccupied mode. Outputs are limited to UP-09 standby
maximum. For two stages heating or cooling the second stage will not operate while in standby mode.
Standby operation may be disabled with UP-07.
• Energy Hold Off (EHO): The unit is switched off. All outputs are off. The temperature will still be monitored
in order to activate the unit in case of frost. (If frost protection is enabled). Off is displayed.

Activation of operation modes

• Via operation terminal
• Clock: (Deluxe version only) Operation modes may automatically be switched according to daytime and
weekday. The clock symbol will be indicated if time programs are activated.
Note:
UP-00 defines if local override is allowed.
UP-04 controls access to time programs.

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Operation of the Terminal Unit

Switching ON
The unit is switched on by pressing the POWER button. It will start up in comfort mode.
Changing between COMFORT and STANDBY
Pressing the POWER button for less than 2 seconds toggles between STANDBY and COMFORT modes. Standby mode
may be disabled with UP07.
Switching OFF
Pressing the POWER button for more than 2 seconds, will switch the unit off. OFF and current time will be displayed
in the LCD for the deluxe unit. Current temperature and OFF is displayed for the basic unit.
Standard display
Standard display is enabled with parameter UP-17. This display mode is active if no UP/DOWN or OPTION key has
been pressed during the previous 30 seconds. The contents of the large and small digits may be chosen with
parameters UP-18 to UP-20.
Should Standard display be disabled, the selected loop setpoint will be displayed in the small digits, the associated
input in the large digits and the output in the right hand scale.
Changing of setpoints
Step through the enabled control loops by repeatedly pressing the OPTION button. The large digits indicate the loop
action (reverse/direct) for 2 seconds and afterwards the input value of the activated control loop. The output value is
indicated in the scale. The small digits show the setpoint of this loop. Pressing directly UP/DOWN will select the first
control loop enabled in this order: Temperature PI, Universal reverse acting, and universal direct acting.
Select the desired control loop with the OPTION button and change the setpoint with the UP/DOWN buttons.
Changing of setpoints may be disabled with UP-01.
Override of secondary setpoint in cascade control
In case cascade control is active (for example VAV control), it is possible to override the primary loop and manually
set the setpoint of the secondary loop. While the secondary loop is displayed change the setpoint with UP/DOWN
keys. The manual indication will show on the display. (For VAV this would mean the loop is now changed to CAV.
This would be especially useful while tuning the VAV system) Pressing the OPTION key to move back to the
temperature loop will cancel manual override.
Manual override may be disabled with UP-02.
Schedule control of digital outputs
This feature is available if schedule control for a digital output is enabled (OP7/8). Select the digital output by
repeatedly pressing the OPTION button until DO1 or DO2 is displayed in the large LCD digits. Pressing UP/DOWN
steps through following modes ON, OFF, PROG, selecting ON or OFF sets the output in manual mode, the manual
symbol is displayed. Pressing the OPTION button for more than 3 seconds starts the schedule mode. The schedule
operation for the DO is similar to general time scheduling (see below). A total of 2 programs with each 4 switc hing
times for each DO are available. The DO will be switched off, if the operation mode is OFF.
Accessing advanced settings
Pressing the option button for more than three seconds will start the advanced setup menu. The large LCD digits
display SEL. The advanced setup menu accesses these settings: Clock setup, Time schedules, Heat / Cool change for
2 pipe systems. The menu may be left by pressing the POWER key or by not pressing a key for more than 2 minutes.
• Deluxe only: Clock Setup. The current time is displayed in the small digits. Pressing the OPTION button will
enter the clock setup. The minutes are blinking and may be changed with the UP/DOWN keys. Pressing
OPTION saves the minutes and steps to the hours. The hours are blinking. Pressing the OPTION key again
will step to the weekday. DAY1-7 is displayed. Day 1 stands for the first working day (Monday) of a 5-day
working week. (See schedule). Select the day according to current weekday. Pressing Option again saves
the settings and moves back to the SELECT menu.
• Deluxe only: Time Schedules: press the option key while Pro is displayed in the small digits. Pro1 is now
shown in the large digits, while the number 1 is blinking. Select time program by using UP/DOWN keys.
There is a total of 4 time programs with each 4 switching times available. Enter the time program by
pressing the OPTION key.
1. Activate or deactivate the time program. Choose ON or OFF with the UP/DOWN keys
2. Select weekday(s) = d1-7, d1-5, d6-7, day1, day2, day3, day4, day5, day6, day7
3. The next steps define the switching mode and time. The bar indicator on the right side shows
programming progress. There are four switch times for each program.
o Select desired operation mode. (no, ON, Eco, OFF), press OPTION to continue
§ no = disables this time schedule
§ On = sets operation mode to On and Comfort
§ Eco = sets operation mode to On and Standby
§ OFF = switches unit Off
o Select switching time 00:00 to 23:45 in 15-minute steps, press OPTION to continue.
o Repeat above two steps for each switching time.
Access to time schedules may be disabled with UP-04
• Heat / Cool change. Pressing UP or DOWN toggles Heating – Cooling mode. (For two pipe systems only)
Access to Heat/Cool change may be disabled with UP-03

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Error messages
The TCY may display the following error condition:
Err1: Temperature sensor faulty. The connection to the temperature sensor may be interrupted, the DIP switch
settings may be incorrect or the temperature sensor is damaged. As a consequence all the outputs tied to
this sensor are switched off.

Setting of parameters
The TCY is an intelligent controller and can be adapted to fit perfect into your application. The control operation is
defined by parameters. The parameters are set during operation by using the standard operation terminal.
The parameters are password protected. There are two levels of parameters: User operation parameters for access
control settings and Expert parameters for control functions and unit setup. The passwords for user levels and expert
levels are different. Only control experts should be given the control parameter password.
The parameters can be changed as follows:
1. Press UP and DOWN button simultaneously for three seconds. The display will indicate CODE.
2. Select a password using UP or DOWN buttons. Dial 09 in order to get access to the user parameters, 241
for EXPERT mode. Press OPTION after selecting the correct password.
3. Once logged in, the parameter is displayed immediately
4. Select the parameters with the UP/DOWN keys. Change a parameter by pressing the OPTION key. The MIN
and MAX symbols show up and indicate that the parameter may be modified now. Use UP and DOWN key to
adjust the value.
5. After you are done, press OPTION or POWER in order to return to the parameter selection level.
6. Press the POWER key again so as to leave the menu. The unit will return to normal operation if no key is
pressed for more than 5 minutes.
User Parameters
Parameter Description Setting Range Factory Setting
UP 00 Choose if end user is allowed to change operation modes, ON, OFF ON
OFF = Disabled, ON = Enabled
UP 01 Choose if the end user is allowed to change set points ON, OFF ON
OFF = Disabled, ON = Enabled
UP 02 Choose if the end user is allowed to override secondary setpoint in ON, OFF ON
cascade control OFF = Disabled, ON = Enabled
UP 03 Heat/Cool change Enable, Choose if the end user is allowed to change ON, OFF ON
heating/cooling mode. OFF = Disabled, ON Enabled
UP 04 Access Time programs, Choose if the end user can change time ON, OFF ON
programs. OFF = Disabled, ON = Enabled
UP 05 State after power failure: 0, 1, 2 2
0 = Switched off, 1 = Switched on, 2 = state before power failure
UP 06 Frost protection enable/disable ON, OFF ON
UP 07 Enable standby functionality ON, OFF ON
UP 08 Standby temperature shift 0…10.0K 5.0 K
UP 09 Limit output while unit is in Standby mode 0…100% 100%
UP 10 Define a minimum temperature limit, if you do not want the end user to -40…214 10C, 50F
select 10C/50F as a set point.
UP 11 Define a maximum temperature limit, if you do not want the end user to -39…215 34C, 98F
select 34C/98F as a set point.
UP 12 Calibration value of temperature sensor. -10.0…10.0 ~
UP 13 Celsius or Fahrenheit, Select ON for Fahrenheit, OFF for Celsius ON, OFF OFF (Celsius)
UP 14 Standby shift for Universal Setpoint Acc. Input range 0
Range is according to input selection
UP 15 Calibration value for analog input. Range is in % of input signal. -10…10% 0
UP 16 User Display: Indicate a designated value on LCD display while no key ON, OFF ON
is pressed
Select contents of Large LCD display in standard mode: 0…13 05
UP 17 00 = OFF 05 = Output Temperature Pi
01 = Setpoint Temperature HC 06 = Output Universal PI Reverse
02 = Setpoint Universal 1 07 = Output Universal PI Direct
03 = Temperature sensor 08 = Floating Output Position
04 = Analog Input 09 = Clock
UP 18 Select contents of small LCD display in standard mode 0…13 01
Select contents of vertical LCD display in standard mode 0…6 03
UP 19 00 = OFF 03 = Output universal PI reverse
01 = Analog Input 04 = Output universal PI direct
02 = Output temperature PI 05 = Floating Output Position

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Control parameters
Parameters for Temperature Loop

Parameter Description Range Standard

HC 00 2-pipe or 4-pipe system ON, OFF OFF
OFF = 2-pipe system, ON = 4-pipe system
HC 01 Dead zone between heating & cooling setpoint 0…10.0K 1.0 K
HC 02 Enable PI Control Module ON, OFF ON
OFF = Disabled, ON = Enable
HC 03 P – band heating control loop 0.1…10.0 K 2.0 K
HC 04 P – band cooling control loop 0.1…10.0 K 2.0 K
HC 05 Maximum of I part, Limits the influence of the integral 0.0…100 % 0.0 %
part on the output signal. 0 disables the I part
HC 06 Tn, Reset time of integral, 0.5 – 30 min 1…30 Min 10 Min
HC 07 Enable On Off Module ON, OFF OFF
OFF = Disabled, ON = Enable
HC 08 Enable 2-stage operation for reheat ON, OFF OFF
OFF = Disabled, ON = Enabled
HC 09 Enable 2-stage operation for re-cool ON, OFF OFF
OFF = Disabled, ON = Enable.
HC 10 Switching Span Reheat (second stage) 0.1…10.0 K 1.5 K
HC 11 Switching Span Re-cool (second stage) 0.1…10.0 K 1.0 K
HC 12 Switching Hysteresis, Accuracy for PI control 0.1…10.0 K 0.5 K
Parameters for Universal Loop

Parameter Description Range Standard

1U 00 Cascade Control, Output of temperature loop is setpoint of ON, OFF OFF
analog loop, ON = Cascade Active, OFF = no cascade
1U 01 Dead zone for Universal Loop, range acc. to input Acc Input 0
1U 02 Enable PI Reverse Loop ON, OFF OFF
1U 03 Enable PI Direct Loop ON, OFF OFF
1U 04 P – Band or Switching Span reverse acting. Acc input 10
Range according to input. Selecting 0 disables the P part.
1U 05 P – Band or Switching Span direct acting. Acc input 10
Range according to input. Selecting 0 disables the P part.
1U 06 Maximum of I part, Limits the influence of the integral 0.0…100 % 0.0
part on the output signal. 0 disables the I part
1U 07 Tn, Reset time of integral, 1 – 30 min 1…30 Min 2.0
1U 08 Enable 2-point control mode reverse acting ON, OFF OFF
1U 09 Enable 2-point control mode direct acting ON, OFF OFF
1U 10 Hysteresis, Accuracy for PI control Acc input 5
(Range according to input)
1U 11 Use as temperature loop, HC -00 and Heat/Cool settings ON, OFF OFF
apply to universal loop.
Reverse loop will be heating, direct loop cooling
Input configuration

Parameter Description Range Standard

IP 00 AI1: Minimum limitation of input signal 0 – Max % 0%
IP 01 AI1: Maximum limitation of input signal Min – 100% 100%
IP 02 AI1: Lower display transformation value -50…Max 0
IP 03 AI1: Upper display transformation value Min…205 100
IP 04 AI1: Samples taken for averaging control signal 1…255 1
IP 05 AI1: Unit of analog input 0-2 0
0 = no unit, 1 = %, 2 = °C / °F

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Output configuration
Parameter Description Range Standard
OP 00 Configuration Output AO 1: 0–8 1
0 = OFF,
1 = Temperature Control Heating
2 = Temperature Control Cooling
3 = Temperature Control Heating and Cooling (2-pipe systems)
4 = Universal Control Loop Reverse Acting
5 = Universal Control Loop Direct Acting
6 = Universal Control Loop Reverse and Direct Acting
(2-pipe systems)
7 = Manual override (0 – 100%)
8 = Temperature indication 0 – 50°C
OP 01 Minimum limitation of output signal AO 1 0 – Max % 0
OP 02 Maximum limitation of output signal AO 1 Min – 100% 100%
OP 03 Enable Floating Output AO 2 (DO1, DO2 Floating) ON – OFF OFF
OP 04 Configuration Output AO 2 (DO1, DO2 Floating) 0–7 0
(if OP-03 is ON) See Parameter OP-00
OP 05 Running Time of AO 2 (Time to run from Open to Close or Close to 0 – 2500 s 90s
Open)
OP 06 Switching difference for floating signal 0 – 100% 2%
OP 07 Configuration Output DO1 (only if OP3 = OFF) 0…10 (Deluxe) 0
0 = OFF 0…9 (Standard)
1 = 1. Stage, Heating
2 = 1. Stage, Cooling
3 = 1. Stage Heating and Cooling (2-pipe systems)
4 = 2. Stage, Heating
5 = 2. Stage Cooling
6 = 2. Stage Heating and Cooling (2-pipe systems)
7 = 2 point control Universal Loop, Reverse Acting
8 = 2 point control Universal Loop, Direct Acting
9 = 2 point control Universal Loop, Reverse and Direct Acting
(2-pipe systems)
10 = Controlled by time schedule (Deluxe only)
(Use specific time schedule for this output)
OP 08 Configuration Output DO2, (only if OP3 = OFF) see OP 07 0…10, 0…9 0
OP 09 Temperature feedback minimum temperature -40…215 °C/F 0 °C
OP 10 Temperature feedback span 0...255 ° 50 °

Mechanical Design and installation

The unit consists of three parts: The mounting plate, the power case and the front part, consisting of a module and
an outside frame. The outside frame may be replaced with a special design based on interior design and taste of the
end user. Please talk to your dealer regarding different designs, materials and colors available.
Installation
1. Arrange the wires to be connected and cut them to equal length.
2. Connect them to the terminals of the power case according to wiring diagram
3. Clip the power case to the mounting plate; pull the connection cable through the large central opening of
the mounting plate. Insert the power case into the flush mounting box. Carefully arrange power wires.
4. Install the mounting plate to the flush mounting box. Make sure that the nipple with the front holding screw
is facing to the ground. Make sure the screw heads do not stand out more than 5 mm of the surface of the
mounting plate.
5. Connect the 6-wire connection cable to the plug located on the back of the front part.
6. Slide the two latches located on the top of the front part into the hooks of the mounting plate.
7. Lower the front part until located flat on the wall and the mounting plate is not visible anymore. Make sure
the connection cable does not get into the way.
8. Tighten the front holding screw to secure the front part to the mounting plate.
Mounting location
• On an easy accessible interior wall, approx. 1.5 m above the floor in an area of average temperature.
• Avoid direct sunlight or other heat sources, e.g. the area above radiators and heat emitting electrical
equipment.
• Avoid locations behind doors, outside walls and below or above air discharge grills and diffusers.
• Location of mounting is less critical if external temperature sensors are used.

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Configuration of controller
Proceed in the following steps in order to adapt the controller to its application:
1. Set jumpers for inputs and outputs
2. Connect power supply
3. Program input parameters (IP)
4. Program control parameters (HC or 1U)
5. Program output parameters (OP)
6. Set user settings (UP)
7. Connect inputs and outputs.
8. Test function of unit

Technical Specification
Power Supply Operating Voltage 24 V AC 50/60 Hz ± 10%
Power Consumption Max 4 VA
Electrical Connection Terminal Connectors
Battery (deluxe version) Lithium CR1220 3V
Signal Inputs Analog Inputs AI1
Input Signal DC 0-10V, DC 0-5V or 0…20mA
Resolution 39 mV, 0.078 mA
Accuracy ± 2%
Temperature Inputs RT
Range -40…140 °C
Resolution 0.1 K
Accuracy 0.5 K
Type NTC 10KO, 25 °C, B25/50:3950 Acc: 1%
Signal Outputs Analog Outputs AO1
Output Signal DC 0-10V or 0…20mA
Resolution 39 mV, 0.078 mA
Accuracy ± 2%
Maximum Load 20 mA, 500V
Digital Switching Outputs DO1, DO2
AC Voltage 24V – 220V AC 1A max.
Insulation resistance AC2500 V RMS acc. to EN 60 730-1,
Optical coupled TRIAC complying with UL standards File ref E81734
Display (LCD) Actual values and setpoint 4 digits
Resolution value < 1000 0.1
Resolution value > 1000 1
Digital Signals ON, OFF
Parameters For details of control parameters see parameter section
Environment Ambient Temperature -10 to 50°C acc IEC 721-3-3 (14 to 122 °F)
Operation To IEC 721-3-3
Climatic Conditions class 3 K5
Temperature 0…50°C
Humidity <95% r.h.
Transport & Storage To IEC 721-3-2 and IEC 721-3-1
Climatic Conditions class 3 K3 and class 1 K3
Temperature -25…70°C
Humidity <95% r.h.
Mechanical Conditions class 2M2
Standards
conform according to
EMC Standard 89/336/EEC
EMEI Standard 73/23/EEC
Product standards
Automatic electrical controls for EN 60 730 –1
household and similar use
Special requirement on EN 60 730 – 2 - 9
temperature dependent controls
Electromagnetic compatibility
Emissions EN 50 081-1
Immunity EN 50 082-1
Pollution Class Normal acc. to EN 60 730
Degree of Protection IP30 to EN 60 529
Safety Class III
General Dimensions Front part: 21 x 88 x 88 (H x W x D)
Power case: 30 x 50 x 60
Weight (including package) 80 g

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Connection terminals Jumper Settings

AI1, JP2 Legend:

TCY-T0121 1. Power Supply 0V AC,
0-10V DC 1-4 Analog Input, Output Ground
0-5V DC 3-4 2. Power Supply 24V AC
JP2 JP1
3. Digital Output 1
2 32 3 0-20 mA 2-3
1 41 4. Digital Output 2
5. Temperature sensor NTC

0V AC/ GND
AO1, JP1 6. Temperature sensor NTC

24V AC
7. Analog Output 1:
0-10V DC
DO1
DO2
AO1

1-2
0…10V or 0…20mA
AI1

RT
RT

0-20 mA 2-3 8. Analog Input 1:

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0…10V, 0…5V or 0…20mA
The switch for internal / external
temperature setting is located on the
back of the operation terminal

Connection Diagram
24V AC
Legend:
RTEXT External temperature sensor
RTEXT
X A1 Analog Sensor 1: DC 0..5V, 0…10V or 0…20mA
YM1 Actuator 1: DC 0…10V or 0…20mA
YM2 Actuator 2: AC 24V max.1A
2 5 6

TCY-0121

1 3 4 7 8

YM2 YM1 X A1

0V AC
GND

Dimensions

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