Beta 2 Controls EDB

Engineering Data
Beta 2 Controls
Index
Description Page
Introduction 2
General Description - Hardware 3
Fascia Panel 6
Front Panel Display and Key Operation 7
Alarms 9
Set Up Level Detailed Information :
Set Up Level 1 12
Set Up Level 2 13
Set Up Level 3 15
Controller Operation 18
Humidity Control 18
Cooling Operation 19
Heating Operation 20
Dehumidification Operation 20
Heater / Humidifier Interlocks 21
Channel Logging 21
Temperature Setpoint Adjustment 22
DACNET Communications 23
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Denco Limited Beta 2 Controls
Engineering Data
Introduction
The Beta 2 controller is a microprocessor based control system that has been designed and developed by Denco
Limited. It offers great flexibility and a multitude of important features whilst remaining very user friendly.
The Beta 2 controller is used as standard across the complete range of Air Conditioning Units. The controllers'
configuration can be set to match the exact configuration of the Air Conditioning Unit via the software. The
software settings / parameters are held in non-volatile memory and therefore requires no battery back up.
Due to our policy of continuous development and improvement, the specifications and data herein are subject to change without notice. We must therefore
reserve the right to supply equipment that may differ from that described and illustrated herein.
All information, including illustrations, contained in this brochure, is believed to be accurate and reliable. Users, however, should independently evaluate the
suitability of each product for their own application. Denco makes no warranties as to the accuracy or completeness of the information, and disclaims any liability
regarding its use.

Engineering Data
General Description - Hardware

BETA 2 MAIN CONTROLLER - The main controller incorporates the input / output terminations as listed below:
Inputs and Outputs
INPUTS
Digital
Unit On 24V AC
Filter Pressure Switch 24V AC
Heater Klixon 24V AC
Water Detection 5V AC
Compressor 1 LP 24V AC
Compressor 1 HP 24V AC
Compressor 2 LP 24V AC
Compressor 2 HP 24V AC
Auxiliary Alarm † (a) When selected for water sensor - 5V AC
(b) When selected as a digital input - 24V AC
Analogue
Return Air Temperature † Sensor type can be (a) Thermistor or (b) 0 - 10V DC
Return Air Humidity 0 - 10V DC
Airflow Sensor PTC hot wire sensing.
OUTPUTS
Digital
Unit On Normally Open Relay.
Cooling 1 Normally Open Relay.
Cooling 2 Normally Open Relay.
Heating 1 Normally Open Relay.
Heating 2 Normally Open Relay.
Maintenance / Water Alarm Relay ‡ Volt Free Changeover.
Critical Alarm Relay Volt Free Changeover.
Dehumidification Normally Open Relay.
Humidifier Feed Valve Normally Open Relay. (Only with Hum Interface fitted)
Humidifier Drain Valve / Motor Normally Open Relay. (Only with Hum Interface fitted)
Humidifier Contactor Normally Open Relay. (Only with Hum Interface fitted)
† - Set via hardware link, LK1, on Beta 2 controller.
‡ - The mode of operation of this output can be set via Set Up Level 3 to either operate with filter blocked input
and humidifier cylinder exhausted or with water 2 input (only applicable with software greater than version
2.43).

Engineering Data
General Description - Hardware: Plug-In Modules
HUMIDIFIER INTERFACE - Plugged into the main controller to provide control over inbuilt or remote humidifier.
There are two types of interface used (i) Standard variant used on production units where the humidifier current
during normal operation is up to 18.5 amps, and (ii) High current variant used where the humidifier current during
normal operation is greater than 18.5 amps. The humidifier interface incorporates digital outputs for humidifier
contactor; feed water valve and drain pump motor and analogue inputs for humidifier cylinder full and humidifier
absorbed current.
REAL TIME CLOCK CARD - Plugged into main controller to provide daily stop/start function and/or day omit.
Also facilitates channel and function demand logging.
HAND / OFF / AUTO SWITCHES - This card provides the option of mechanical switches to override controller
outputs when switched away from "auto" position.
RS 232 SERIAL CARD - This card provides an output for connection to a P.C. so that all the controllers settings
and parameters can be viewed/adjusted at the P.C. There is a requirement for dedicated P.C. software to utilise
this option.
RS 422 OUTPUT CARD - This card provides an output for connection to the DENCO MONITROL PLUS
monitoring system. Refer to Monitrol Plus Literature for more detailed information.
DACNET CARD - This card when installed allows for inter-controller communications. Up to a maximum of ten
controllers can be connected together on one network to provide MASTER-CHECK-SLAVE or SENSOR
AVERAGING or AUTO SEQUENCING routines. This system does not require a P.C.
0-10V DC OUTPUT CARD - Insertion of this card into the main controller will allow for a 0-10V DC output for
either heating, cooling or remote humidification.
PLEASE NOTE:
THE RS 232, RS 422, DACNET AND 0-10V DC OUTPUT CARDS ALL UTILISE THE SAME SERIAL PORT
(PL3) ON THE MAIN CONTROLLER AND THEREFORE IT MUST BE BOURN IN MIND THAT ONLY ONE
OF THESE OPTIONAL CARDS IS PERMISSIBLE WITH EACH CONTROLLER.
e.g. A Monitrol Plus System will not support DACNET or 0 - 10V DC operation.

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Inputs / Outputs Schematic

Engineering Data
Fascia Panel
The sketch below details the fascia of the Beta 2 controller, the liquid crystal display (LCD), LED's and push
buttons.
The 2 x 20 character LCD normally indicates control air dry bulb temperature and relative humidity on the top
line, whilst the bottom line will show a selected time-out display. Any alarms generated will be displayed in the
bottom line.
On the left of the fascia, is the unit on/off toggle switch. Next to this switch are two LED’s:
MAINS - lit when mains power supply, via door interlock isolator, is available to Unit (green LED).
UNIT RUN - lit when unit on/off switch is set to "on" (green LED).
Towards the bottom of the fascia is a red Alarm LED that will flash when an un-accepted alarm condition is
present. An audible alarm will also sound.
Below the Alarm LED is a “MUTE" push-button used for muting the audible alarm. It also stops the
"Alarm" LED flashing and keeps it permanently lit to indicate that an alarm condition has been accepted.
However subsequent alarms will re-initiate the flashing LED and audible alarm.
Below the LCD are four amber LEDs indicating the functioning of the unit. These LEDs illuminate when there is a
function demand, they do not necessarily identify that a function output is energised. These LEDs are:
COOL - lit when cooling demand is greater than 0%.
HEAT - lit when heating demand is greater than 0%.
HUMIDIFY - lit when humidification demand is greater than 0%.
DEHUMIDIFY - lit when dehumidification demand is greater than 0%.
The programming buttons have to be pressed in a coded sequence in order to enter or change the function
currently being accessed. When a button is pressed, there is a short "beep" from the audible alarm to indicate
acceptance of the input. No operation of a button is valid unless that "beep" is heard.
UP Arrow Key “U”
CIRCLE Key “C”

Engineering Data
DOWN Arrow Key “D”

Mute Key
MUTE Key

Engineering Data
Front Panel Display and Key Operation

When mains power is applied to the controller and the front panel on/off switch (or remote facility) is set to
"OFF", the display shows that the unit is not running and that it has been stopped manually. This is to
differentiate to a unit being stopped by the Denco Monitrol or by a BMS, in which case the unit will show it has
been stopped by external protocol.
As the Air Handling Unit is started, by one of the methods above, the "Unit Run" LED on the front panel will light.
The display will read "Function Delay ends in 9 seconds". The time delay will count down to 1 and then display
the current return air temperature and humidity (if relevant) in the top line. The bottom line will display information
shown in the selected Time-Out group (normally Group 1 - default group). Please note that the Function Delay is
software adjustable and therefore the displayed reading may vary according to setting.
Display Groups and Time-Out Display

The information shown on the bottom line of the display can be one of four (4) Groups. Every Group displays a
different list of information, which is scrolled through continuously, each parameter being shown for
approximately 6 seconds.
Group 1 (% Demand)
This Group is standard in all Air Handling Units and is the default Time-Out Group, i.e. unless another Group is
selected in software this Group will always be shown.
Heating Demand.
Cooling Demand.
Modulating Humidification.
Dehumidification.
Temperature Setpoint.
%RH Setpoint.
Humidifier absorbed current.
Group 2 (Software Switch Position)

Cooling Stage 1.
Cooling Stage 2.
Modulating Cooling.
Heating Stage 1.
Heating Stage 2.
Modulating Heating.
Critical Alarm Relay.
Maintenance Alarm Relay.
Humidifier absorbed current.
Group 3 (only if RTC is fitted to the Air Handling Unit)

Current Date and Time.
Unit and LAN Numbers.
Start Time.
Stop Time.
Days on which the Air Handling Unit will run.
A selection from the following list of messages may also be displayed when selected for DACNET system:
Master Temperature Check Temperature Slave Temperature

Stand Alone Temperature Master Humidity Check Humidity
Slave Humidity Stand Alone Humidity Master-Check-Slave
Sensor Averaging Average Temperature Average Humidity
Auto-sequence Network Auto-sequence Stand Alone

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Group 4 (only if RTC is fitted to the Air Handling Unit)

Hours run for the following, but depends on how the Air Handling Unit is configured:
Unit.
Cooling Stage 1.
Cooling Stage 2.
Modulating Cooling.
Heating Stage 1.
Heating Stage 2.
Heating Stage 3.
Modulating Heating.
Dehumidification.
Group 1 or 2 can be set to be the Time-out display. This means that with the Air Handling Unit in the "run"
condition, if no key-strokes (button pushes) are made for 5 minutes the display will return to showing temperature
and humidity (if relevant) in the top line and the Time-out Group values in the bottom line.
The Time-out Group is selected in Set Up Level 1. As stated previously the default group is Group 1.
In order to display values in Group(s) other than the Time-out Group the "Down" key can be used to select
another Group. The display will initially show which Group is selected, e.g. Display Group 2.
Time out Groups 3 and 4 would only be present if a Real Time Clock (RTC) card was fitted.

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Alarms
The following is a list of alarms available on the Beta 2 Controller. All alarms are visual and audible.
Designation Notes
High / Low Room Temperature 1
High / Low Room Humidity 1
Compressor 1 LP 1, 7
Compressor 1 HP 1, 4
Compressor 2 LP 1, 7
Compressor 2 HP 1, 4
Airflow Fail 1, 5
Heater Klixon 1, 6
Filter Blocked 2, 8
Auxiliary Alarm (with assignable text) 3, 8
Water Detection 1
Unit Off 1
H-O-A Switch 1
Comprehensive Humidifier Alarms inc. :
High Current 1
Lack of Current 1
Cylinder Exhausted 2
Drain Malfunction 1
Following Alarms only with DACNET system :
Temperature Sensor Fail 1
Humidity Sensor Fail 1
Comms Fail 1
Re-assigned Master 1
Notes:
1. Operates Critical Alarm Relay output.
2. Operates Maintenance Alarm Relay output.
3. This alarm can be software confirmed to operate Critical or Maintenance Alarms Relay.
4. HP alarms disable compressor outputs.
5. Disables all outputs besides unit run.
6. Disables heating output.
7. Delay range between 2 - 10 minutes.
8. When auxiliary alarm is set for water 2 and if software version is greater than 2.43 then water 2 alarm can be
set to operate maintenance alarm relay output to give water alarm output instead of filter blocked / humidifier
cylinder exhausted if required.
All alarms once activated are held in the alarm page buffer in the order in which they occurred until they are
reset. Each alarm actuates a flashing LED and an audible alarm, which is mutable. Once muted the alarm LED
changes from a flashing state to a steady on state. Subsequent alarm conditions will resound the audible alarm
and the alarm LED will revert to a flashing mode.
Control temperature and humidity alarms will automatically reset if they come back within the alarm bands and
hence would automatically be removed from the alarm page.

Engineering Data
The high and low Control Air Temperature and Humidity alarms have a varying built-in time delay before an
alarm is annunciated, depending upon the value of the actual high or low condition.
Both delays are shown in the sketches below:
"X" is a temperature, which is time dependent variable between the

limits 3oC and 0oC. If the control air temperature rises above the Total
Cooling Alarm Band plus "X" max., i.e. 3 oC, the high temperature
alarm will be activated in 5 seconds. If the control air temperature
rises above the Total Cooling Alarm Band plus "X" min., i.e. 0 oC, the
high temperature alarm will be activated after 10 minutes. Any "X"
value between 3oC and 0oC will delay the high temperature alarm
appropriately. The same time delay applies to the Total Heating
Alarm Band and low temperature alarm.
"X" is a % relative humidity value, which is time dependent variable between the limits 5 %RH and 0 %RH. If the
control air %RH rises above the Total Hum Alarm Band plus "X" max., i.e. 5 %RH, the high hum alarm will be
activated in 5 seconds. If the control air %RH rises above the Total Hum Alarm Band plus "X" min., i.e. 0 %RH,
the high hum alarm will be activated after 10 minutes. Any "X" value between 0 %RH and 5 %RH will delay the
high hum alarm appropriately. The same time delay applies to the Total Dehum Alarm Band and low humidity
alarm.

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Alarm Page Flow Chart

The energisation of any alarm input to the Controller will initiate the following:
r Flashing Alarm LED.

r Audible Alarm (if not disabled).
r The writing of the alarm to the Alarm Stack.
Pressing the "Mute" key will mute the Audible alarm and keep the Alarm LED permanently lit. Any subsequent
alarm(s) will re-sound the Audible and start the Alarm LED flashing again.
Note:
(a) Resetting the Alarm Stack switches off the Alarm LED.
(b) Control temperature and / or humidity alarms automatically reset when they come back into condition. All
other alarms have to be reset from the front panel.

Engineering Data
Set-Up Level 1
Increment / Default
Function Application Minimum Decrement Maximum (All Models)
Control Temperature All units 5oC 0.1Co 35oC 21oC
Setpoint
Control Humidity Not applicable 0% 1% 100% 50%
Setpoint to sensible
units
Software Version All units Display installed Software version
Invitation to change All units Options: Group 1 Group 1
Time-out display Group 2
- Time Control Parameters -
(only when RTC fitted)
Invitation for Time Control of unit
Start Time All Units 00.00 30 min 24.00 00.00
Stop Time 00.00 30 min 24.00 00.00
Invitation to set Clock
Enter Year All Units 1991 1 2010 N/A
Enter Month 1 1 12
Enter Day 1 1 31
Enter Day of Week Options: Sun
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thurs
Fri
Sat
Enter Hour 0 1 24
Enter Minutes 0 1 60
Day(s) Run Options: Sun
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thurs
Fri
Sat

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Set-Up Level 2
Function Application Min. Incr / Decr Max. Default

- Cooling Parameters -
Cooling Dead Zone Cooling 0Co 0.1Co 5Co 0Co
Cooling Proportional Band 0.5Co 0.1Co 5Co 2Co
- Heating Parameters -
Heating Dead Zone Electric / LPHW 0Co 0.1Co 2Co 1Co
Heating Proportional Band Heating 0.3Co 0.1Co 5Co 2Co
- Humidification Parameters -
Humidity Dead Zone Units with 0% 1% RH 15% 2%
Humidity Proportional Band Humidification 2% 1% RH 15% 2%
Steam Production (kg/hr) 30% of 0.1 kg/hr Max. Dependent
Max. Capacity on Hum
Capacity Capacity
Cylinder Drain "UP" key depressed to select cylinder drain
- Dehumidification Parameters -
Dehum Dead Zone 0% 1% RH 15% 2%
Dehum Proportional Band 2% 1% RH 15% 2%
- Alarm Parameters -
Temperature Alarm Band All Units ± 1oC 0.5oC ± 10oC ± 4oC
Humidity Alarm Units with Hum ± 2% 1% RH ± 20% ± 10%
Audible Alarm All Units Options: On On
Off
- Input / Output Status -
Input Status All Units Depress "UP" key for input status
Output Status Depress "UP" key for output status

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Set-Up Level 2 continued

- Invitation to Read Logged Values -
(only if RTC fitted)
Invitation to View Maximum and Minimum of logged :
Control Temperature All Units Options: Yes No
No
Control Humidity Most Units Options: Yes No
No
Invitation to View Average of logged :
Control Temperature All Units Options: Yes No
No
Control Humidity Most Units Options: Yes No
No
Invitation to View Last 40 All Units Options: Yes No
samples of Control Temperature No
Channel
Invitation to View Last 40 Most Units Options: Yes No
samples of Control Humidity No
Channel
Invitation to View Last 40 Options: Yes No
samples of Heat Demand No
Invitation to View Last 40 All Units Options: Yes No
samples of Cool Demand No
Invitation to View Last 40 Most Units Options: Yes No
samples of Hum Demand No
Invitation to View Last 40 Options: Yes No
samples of Dehum Demand No
Sampling Period (Log Rate) All Units 1 min. Options: 24 hrs 15 min
1 min.
15 min.
1 hr
24 hrs
Invitation to Reset hours run "Mute" key to reset function hours run.
"Up" key to scroll through functions.

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Set-Up Level 3
Factory Configuration
Temperature Sensor Type All Units Options: Thermistor / 0 - 10V Thermistor
Range Bottom Ref. 0 - 10V Sensor 0oC 1.0oC 10oC 0oC
Range Top Ref. Type 35oC 1.0oC 50oC 40oC
Cooling Type All Units Options: Digital Digital
Modulating
Cooling Stages DX Units 1 1 2 1
Compressor Sequencing 2 stage DX Options: FIFO / LIFO FIFO
Heating Type All Units Options: Digital Digital
Modulating
None
No. of Heating Stages Digital Heating 1 1 3 1
Control Type All Units Options: Temp + Hum Temp + Hum
Temp. only
Humidifier Units selected for Options: Fitted Fitted
T + H Control Not fitted
Humidifier Location Units fitted with Options: Remote In-built
Humidifier In-built
Humidifier Voltage Units with in-built Options: 220V 1ph, 240V 1ph 415V 3ph
Humidifier 220V 3ph, 380V 3ph
415V 3ph, 440V 3ph
Humidifier Cylinder Options: 4 kg/hr 4 kg/hr
10 kg/hr
15 kg/hr
Humidifier Drain Options: Keep Power for Drain Remove
Remove Power for Drain Power
Hum > 18.5 A Hum > 18.5 A Hardware: Not Fitted
Fitted / Not Fitted
Hum / Heat Interlock Units with Options: Hum & Heat Hum & Heat
Humidifier and Heat prevents Hum
Digital Heating Hum prevents Heat,
0 -10V Output 0 - 10V Output for Options: Not Used Not Used
Remote Humidifier Heating
or Mod. Heating or Cooling
Mod. Cooling Remote Hum
0 -10V Output Running Time 30 sec. 5 sec. 200 sec. 30 sec.
Valve Running Time Drive Open / 100 sec. 10 sec. 150 sec. 150 sec.
Drive Closed
Display Configuration All Units Set Configuration of Unit is displayed in an abbreviated
manner
Network DACNET Options: Enabled / Disabled Disabled
DACNET Routines Options: Master-Check-Slave Auto
(if fitted) Sensor Averaging Sequence
Auto Sequence,
Auto Sequencing 1 hr. 1 hr. 168 hrs. 6 hrs.
Set and install Default All Units By depressing the "UP" and "DOWN" keys
Parameters simultaneously the Unit install default parameters

Engineering Data
Site / Air Handling Unit Configuration

- Alarm Text Customisation -
Auxiliary Alarm 1 All Units Auxiliary Alarm
- Alarm Interlock -
Software H/O/A Switch Options: Enabled Disabled
Disabled
Unit Off Options: Enabled Disabled
Disabled
- Change Mode of Operation of Alarm Relays -
Critical Alarm All Units Options: Energise Energise on
De-energise Alarm
Maintenance Alarm Options: Energise Energise on
De-energise Alarm
Maintenance Relay Output Options: Maintenance Maint.
Water 2
- Language Options -
Language All Units Options: English German English
French Spanish
Dutch Swedish
Norwegian
- Change Interlock Status of Auxiliary Alarm -
Auxiliary Alarm 1 † All Units Options: Critical Critical
Maintenance
- Communication Parameters -
DACNET Comms (if fitted) Selected Options: Default
DACNET Stand Alone Temperature dependent
Routines Stand Alone Humidity upon
Master Temperature Routine
Master Humidity selected
Check Temperature
Check Humidity
Auto Sequence Network
Auto Sequence Stand Alone
Auto Sequence Hours
Auto Sequence Test (2 mins.)
Temperature Average
Humidity Average
Function Comms All Units with RS Options: Local Printer Local
422 interface Remote Monitoring Printer
CIU Options: CIU fitted Not Fitted
CIU not fitted
- Unit Identification -
Enter Unit Number All Units 1 1 119 1
Enter LAN Number 1 1 119 1
† - If selected for Water 2 Alarm and if Water Relay Output selected then this alarm will operate the
Maintenance Alarm Relay Output to give a dedicated water alarm output.

Engineering Data
Site / Air Handling Unit Configuration continued

Function Application Min. Incr / Max. Default
Decr
- Calibration Parameters -
External Temperature Adjustment All Sensible Units Options: Fitted Not Fitted
Not Fitted
Temperature Sensor Trim Value All Units - 10oC 0.1oC + 10oC 0oC
Humidity Sensor Trim Value - - 20% 1% + 20% 0%
Low Pressure Delay Timer Units with Digital 2 min. 1 min. 10 min. 10 min.
Cooling
Airflow Adjustment All Units 0 1 20 10
- Temperature Integral / Derivative Parameters -
Stage Delay (Sample Time To) All Units 5 sec. 5 sec. 90 sec. 20 sec.
Control Type Options: P P+I
P+I
P+I+D
Temp. Integral Time (Ti) Units with I 1 min. 1 min. 10 min. 10 min.
action
Temp. Derivative Time (Td) Units with P+I+D 10 sec. 10 sec. 180 sec. 10 sec.
- Dehumidification Parameters -
Dehumidification - Options: Enable Enable
Disable
Dehum Interlock with Return Air Units with RH Options: Enable Enable
Temperature control Disable
Dehum Compressors assigned Digital Cooling 1 1 C 1
% Cooling assigned to Dehum Modulating 10% 10% 100% 70%
% Modulating Cooling at which Cooling 0% 10% 110% 50%
Dehum is disabled
- Logging -
Control Air Temp. ( C)
o
All Units with Options: Yes
Control Air Humidity (%RH) RTC fitted Options: Yes
Heat Demand (%) Options: Yes / No
Cool Demand (%) Options: Yes / No
Hum Demand (%) Options: Yes / No
Dehum Demand (%) Options: Yes / No
- Time Delay Parameters -
Start Delay Time All Units 0 sec. 10 sec. 300 sec. 0 sec.
Function Delay Time 10 sec. 10 sec. 120 sec. 10 sec.
- Software H-O-A Switches -
Invitation to Force Outputs All Units Options: Yes / No No
- Test Parameters -
Invitation to test and display All Units Options: Yes / No No
LED's front panel
Invitation to Test Watch-dog Options: Yes / No No
C - Total number of Digital Cooling Steps assigned.

Engineering Data
Controller Operation
Temperature Control
The controller can use proportional (P), proportional plus integral (P + I) or proportional plus integral plus
derivative (P + I + D) control actions to maintain the temperature setpoint. The integral (I) and derivative (D) time
constants can be adjusted in software.
Proportional Control
Proportional control is the relationship between the setpoint, proportional band and the actual control air
temperature. For a setpoint of 21°C, a proportional band of 2°C and one stage of cooling, to enable the cooling
the control air temperature has to rise to setpoint plus proportional band, i.e. 23°C (21 + 2). If the number of
cooling stages is increased to two then the first stage would be enabled at setpoint plus (prop. Band / 2), i.e.
22°C (21 + 2 / 2). Both stages will be enabled at 23°C.
The same theory applies to chilled water outputs. For the valve to be fully open, the control air temperature has
to be at setpoint plus the full proportional band.
Adjusting the proportional band will have the following effects:
r A large proportional band will mean a slow system response, i.e. the control air temperature would have to
rise to a high level before full cooling is enabled, and subsequent shutting off the cooling would be slower.
r A small or tight proportional band will bring on cooling quicker but would result in system instability or
"hunting".
Proportional plus Integral Control

The controller can be set to operate using proportional plus integral (P + I) control to achieve and maintain the
control temperature at setpoint. The addition of the integral term has the effect of gradually increasing the output
to reduce the offset so that the steady state condition now occurs at setpoint. The integral action is in effect
resetting the proportional band to reduce the steady state error.
Proportional plus Integral plus Derivative

P + I + D action is suitable for control loops with significant time delay factors, where no sustained deviation from
setpoint is acceptable. Furthermore on start up or when there are changes to the load, over-shoot must be kept
to a minimum (the bigger the derivative time the bigger the effect). P + I + D control should not be used with
staged DX Cooling or staged Electric Heating.
Humidity Control
The controller is set to operate on Relative Humidity conditions. It will operate humidification / dehumidification
functions in a direct relationship of the control air %RH to the %RH setpoint plus or minus the hum / dehum
proportional and deadbands, in the same way the control air temperature is proportionally controlled.

Engineering Data
Cooling Operation
Cooling is achieved by one of two methods, Direct Expansion or Chilled Water in response to a cooling demand
from the microprocessor controller. Factors that affect the cooling demand are the relationship of the control air
temperature to the temperature setpoint, cooling proportional band and cooling dead zone.
In the case of DIRECT EXPANSION (DX) one or two stages can be selected (Factory Configuration) to achieve
the full (100%) cooling demand. If two stages are selected each stage will be bought on in 50% steps. The
stages can be set for automatic sequencing such that the first stage started is the first stage to be stopped to
balance running hours and minimise the number of starts. Automatic sequencing of compressors can be disabled
via the software to ensure that Cooling Stage 1 is always energised first.
For CHILLED WATER (CW), the controller drives a valve actuator to position a three-way valve to meet the
cooling demand. A unit that is configured for Chilled Water operation will use Cooling outputs 1 and 2 to run the
valve actuator, output number 1 will be used to drive the actuator open and output number 2 drive it close. For a
valve actuator with a running time of 150 seconds from fully closed to fully open it can be seen, assuming the
valve is fully closed, if output number 1 is energised for 150 seconds the valve will be opened 100%.
As the valve actuator running time is not proportional in a straight line to the amount the valve actuator moves,
the controller uses an algorithm to determine the time an output is energised in order to position the valve. Thus
to open or close a valve a certain amount the appropriate output will be energised for a certain amount of time.
So that the controller "knows" the position of the actuator on start-up or at any time the AHU is stopped and
started it will always initially energise the drive close output for the valve running time plus ten percent of the
time. This ensures the valve is at the fully closed position and any subsequent movement is from a set position.
Thus at switch-on the valve may initially be seen to be closing although conditions maybe calling for a cooling
demand.
The Chilled Water valve running time relationship for a standard fit SQS 81 valve actuator to cooling demand is
shown below:
% Cooling Time in % Cooling Time in

Demand Seconds Demand Seconds
5 3.3 55 50.0
10 6.75 60 56.7
15 10.5 65 64.2
20 14.25 70 72.3
25 18.15 75 81.3
30 22.5 80 91.5
35 27.3 85 102.75
40 32.2 90 115.5
45 37.8 95 130.5
50 43.5 100 150.0

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Heating Operation
Heating is achieved in one of two ways, either with Electric Heaters or with Low Pressure Hot Water (LPHW).
In the case of Electric Heating up to a maximum of three steps of heating can be configured in software (Factory
Configuration) although there are only two heating outputs. For this arrangement the electric heaters must be of
unequal size (in the ratio of 2:1, output No 1 heater being the smaller). Operation of the outputs is in a binary
manner as shown in the table below. Unlike the DX cooling stages the heater outputs are switched in a Last In,
First Out (LIFO) sequence.
Heating Step Heater Stage ON OFF

1 1 
2 
2 1 
2 
3 1 
2 
The LPHW output operates a drive open / drive close valve actuator via the digital outputs in response to heating
demands. The operation of the outputs is similar to that of the CW control. The heating demand is generated in
much the same way as the cooling demand, in that only changes in the heating demand calculation will operate
the heating outputs.
Integral action has the same effect on the heating demand as it does on the cooling demand. Thus with no
change in the Return Air Temperature and an initial heating demand is present the demand is gradually
increased so that the output increases to raise the Return Air Temperature to its' setpoint.
Dehumidification Operation
For Dehumidification with modulating cooling when the demand reaches 100% the controller will run the CW
valve for a predetermined amount of time for the % CW Cooling assigned to Dehumidification (set in Set Up
Level 3). The Dehumidification Driver output is also energised to enable a solenoid valve (if fitted) to split the CW
coil for dehumidification purposes.
Dehumidification with DX cooling when the demand reaches 100% the total number of DX stages assigned to
Dehumidification will energise. Note that if two stages are assigned to dehumidification then the stage delay will
be applied to prevent both stages energising simultaneously.
Number of stages assigned to Dehumidification is set in Set Up Level 3.
The Dehumidification output can be disabled in several ways even though the Return Air %RH may indicate that
dehumidification is required. The disable functions are as follows:
r Disable Dehumidification altogether - set in Set Up Level 3.

r Disable Dehumidification due to Return Air Temperature. When the Return Air Temperature falls to below
"Control Air Temperature Setpoint - (1.5 x ( Heating Prop Band + Heating Deadzone) )", Dehumidification is
disabled. Re-enabled when Return Air Temperature rises to "Control Air Temperature Setpoint - Heating
Deadzone".
r For CW systems only disable dehumidification when cooling demand exceeds a prescribed level - set in Set
Up Level 3 (Dehum % off).
r For DX system if cooling demand is greater than or equal to the Dehumidification demand then
Dehumidification is disabled.
All these interlocks allow dry bulb control to have priority over humidity.

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Heater / Humidifier Interlocks

The microprocessor software has the facility to select a series of interlocks, which affect the operation of electric
heaters and the humidifier. In the majority of cases the electrical supply to an Air Handling Unit is sufficient to
enable both the heating and the humidifier to run at the same time, should operating conditions require so.
However, there are cases when only one function or the other can be run at any one time, thus the software can
be set so that one function has priority over the other.
There are three options available, as follows:
(1) Heat and Hum - This option allows both functions to operate simultaneously.
(2) Heat prevents Hum - This option will give priority to the heating function. Should heating be called for the
humidifier will be disabled even though there maybe demand for humidification.
(3) Hum prevents Heat - This option is the opposite of (2) where the heating is disabled when the humidifier is
called for.
The options are selected in Factory Configuration and thus normally set during the factory testing and inspection
prior to shipment of the Air Handling Unit.
With option (2) or (3) selected then the interlock remains active even if the software forcing routines are applied.
Channel Logging
The microprocessor has the facility to log the return air temperature and %RH analogue input channels plus the
heating, cooling, hum and dehum demands. The logging facility is only available when a Real Time Clock card
has been fitted to Air Handling Unit controller.
When enabled for logging the microprocessor will hold up to 40 values for any particular channel/demand. The
last value displayed is the most recent logged value and the last value is the reading taken when the logging was
enabled. Should the logging period run for longer than maximum time period set then the 1st value will be "lost"
as the 40th value is updated every logging period time frequency.
The time over which the inputs are logged can be varied as listed below:
1 input / min. Therefore 40 inputs give approximately 0.75 hours logging.

1 input / 15 min. Therefore 40 inputs give approximately 10 hours logging.
1 input / 1 hour Therefore 40 inputs give approximately 3 days logging.
1 input / 24 hours Therefore 40 inputs give approximately 40 days logging.
It can be seen from the above that a quick check of monitored conditions or a longer period can be selected.
When the time frequency is changed or different channels are enabled / disabled then all current logged values
are erased before logging starts again. The logged inputs are displayed in Set Up Level 2, they are shown in sets
of 5, and the logging is enabled in Set Up Level 3 for the appropriate channel/demand.

Engineering Data
Temperature Setpoint Adjustment

This function would only be feasible when configuration is for a sensible unit only (temperature only) and if the
humidity sensor input is vacated.
When enabled the humidity analogue input channel is used to receive a 0 - 10V DC signal which in turn shifts the
set temperature setpoint on the Beta 2 controller. This function is particularly useful if the temperature setpoint on
the controller needs to be adjusted from a remote setting unit. The shift factor is as follows:
0 - 10V DC Shift in oC from 0 - 10V DC Shift in oC from

Input Set Setpoint Input Set Setpoint
0 0 6 +1
1 -5 7 +2
2 -4 8 +3
3 -3 9 +4
4 -2 10 +5
5 -1
Example: Setpoint in Level 1 = 21oC

Shift Factor (2V DC I/P) = -4oC
Therefore Actual Unit Temp. Setpoint = 21 + (-4) = 17oC
The new temperature setpoint would be displayed in Set Up Level 1.

Engineering Data
DACNET Communications
When configured for inter-controller communications two or more controllers, up to a maximum of 10 on one
network, will be able to communicate with each other to offer one of the following routines:
r Master-Check-Slave
r Sensor Averaging
r Auto Sequencing
r Sensor Averaging and Auto Sequencing
To allow for configuration of the controllers they must be a revision 2 version and installed with the correct
programme and parameter memory devices (Software version > 3.0 and E2PROM 2416 respectively).
Furthermore a real time clock card (RTC) and a DACNET interface must be installed. The installation of the
DACNET interface allows for the inter-controller communication whereas the RTC allows for the additional data
memory as well as time clock functions.
Network Connections
Note: DACNET interface populates serial port of Beta 2 (rev. 2).
Screen connected at one end of cable only. Connect screen to 0 VAC (terminal 23 on Beta 2). DO NOT
CONNECT SCREEN TO 0 VDC.
Data Speed Max. Length

(Baud) between A.C.U.'s
1200 200 m
2400 175 m
4800 150 m

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Hardware Settings
Programme memory device with software version > 3.0 is a 27C512 device. Therefore, selection jumper links
LK3 (to the right of LK2 when viewing the rear of the Beta 2 rev. 2 controller) must be set accordingly.
Software Settings
The actual routine is factory set and can be accessed, if required, by pressing the "UP" key when the
abbreviated factory setting is shown. All the parameters associated with that routine are site adjustable and are
present in Set Up Level 3.
Irrelevant of which routine is being utilised all the Beta 2 (rev. 2) controllers on the network must have individual
unit number set and all the Baud rates must be set the same across the network.
Master-Check-Slave
(Display shows "MCS" in top left-hand corner when this routine is selected)
The network of Air Conditioning Units will support a designated master temperature and master humidity sensor.
The master sensor values are then transmitted across the network and all units designated as check or slaves
will display and control to the master sensor value.
The designated check unit will, in the event of a master sensor fail or master controller fail, become the re-
assigned master unit. All designated slave units, which will include the failed master, will then display and control
to the re-assigned master sensor values.
The routine will also facilitate for units to be selected as stand alone temperature/humidity. Under this setting the
units will display and control to their own dedicated sensor.

Engineering Data
Set Up Level 3 Setting Options

Baud rate 1200 / 2400 / 3600 / 4800
Air Conditioning Unit Master Temperature
Sensor Configuration Check Temperature
Slave Temperature
Stand Alone Temperature
Master Humidity
Check Humidity
Slave Humidity
Stand Alone Humidity
Master Temp / Hum

If selected as MASTER then the sensor value is transmitted to all units on the network that is configured as
SLAVE (and CHECK). The MASTER controller and all SLAVE controllers (and CHECK controllers) control and
display to the MASTER sensor value.
Check Temp / Hum

If selected as CHECK in addition to being a slave, the Check will also address the Master for a sensor fail alarm
or comms fail alarm. If a sensor fail alarm becomes active, then the CHECK becomes RE-ASSIGNED MASTER
and the MASTER becomes re-assigned SLAVE and an alarm condition is flagged. Re-assigned Master shows
re-assigned alarm. There will be no re-assigned CHECK upon sensor fail or comms fail until the system is
corrected and reset.
Slave
If selected as SLAVE then the sensor value is received from the MASTER or RE-ASSIGNED MASTER. The
SLAVE controller controls and displays to the MASTER/RE-ASSIGNED MASTER sensor value.
Stand Alone Temp / Hum

If selected as STAND ALONE then the sensor value is received from the controller's own sensor input and
controls to that value. The master sensor value is ignored by this unit.
Master-Check-Slave Notes:
(1) If there are two masters (temperature or humidity) on the network then the master unit with the lowest unit
number is set as the Master.
(2) If there are two checks (temperature or humidity) on the network then the check unit with the lowest unit
number is set as a Check.
(3) Comms error/failure will operate the communication drop out relay and flag a "Network Failure" alarm. With a
comms error then all controllers will automatically revert to stand alone temperature and humidity control.
(4) All Slave and Check Slave units will display the temperature and humidity sensor values of the designated
Master unit. The actual sensor value can be displayed by holding down the mute key, after 3 seconds the
actual sensor value is displayed. All Stand Alone will display its local sensor value.
(5) When operating as Master-Check-Slave all operating parameters/settings/alarms will function as normal.
The temperature/humidity alarm conditions will be generated only from the Master unit (or Re-assigned
Master). When operating as Stand Alone the temperature and humidity condition alarm will be active on the
local unit. Master unit must be running otherwise the lowest running unit number will generate the alarm.
(6) Normal alarm conditions on controllers will have no effect upon the network irrelevant of the set
configuration.
(7) The network mode will allow for only one change of unit configuration on sensor fail. A subsequent failure of
the re-assigned master will cause all the units to operate as stand alone.
(8) When operating as Master-Check-Slave it is advisable to set function, start and stage delay at different
values across the network. This will prevent all functions starting simultaneously given that all units will be
controlling to the same sensor value. In addition, setpoints and proportional bands should be constant over
the network.

Engineering Data
Sensor Averaging
(Display shows "SAV" in top left-hand corner when this routine is selected)
The network will allow for temperature and humidity sensors on each unit to be selected as either average
temp/humidity or stand alone temperature/humidity. When selected as averaged sensor value then all units will
display and control to that value.
Selection as stand alone will result in units controlling to their own integral sensor. Units that are switched off or
selected as stand alone then their sensor values do not form part of the averaging calculations.

Baud rate 1200 / 2400 / 3600 / 4800
Air Conditioning Unit Average Temperature
Sensor Configuration Stand Alone Temperature
Average Humidity
Stand Alone Humidity
Average Temp / Hum

If selected as average temperature/humidity then the sensor value is transmitted across the network. Each
controller configured as average temperature will calculate the average value and control to that value.
Stand Alone Temp / Hum

If selected as stand alone the controller receives the sensor value from its own integral sensor input and controls
to that value. The sensor value is excluded from the averaging calculations.
Sensor Averaging Notes:

(1) Sensor failure will be flagged as an alarm condition and the sensor value will not be part of the averaged
calculation.
(2) Comms failure will cause an alarm condition ("Network Failure"), all the controllers will automatically revert to
stand alone temperature and humidity control.
(3) Any controllers on the unit in a sensor fail mode will not form part of the averaged sensor value.
(4) Normal alarm conditions will have no effect upon the network commands irrelevant of the set configuration.
(5) All units configured as average temperature/humidity will display the averaged sensor value. The actual
sensor value can be displayed by holding down the mute key, after 3 seconds the actual sensor value is
displayed.
(6) When operating as averaging controller all operating parameters/settings/alarms will function as normal. The
temperature/humidity alarm conditions will be generated on the lowest unit number selected as averaging.
When operating as Stand Alone the temperature and humidity condition alarm will be active on the local unit.
Auto Sequencing
(Display shows "ASQ" in top left-hand corner when this routine is selected)
This routine will allow for one unit on the network to be a standby unit. All the other units on the network will be
duty units. The network will then automatically re-assign the duty and standby units upon a timed basis, the
sequence time which determines the change-over period is set in the software.
In the event of a fault on a duty unit then the assigned standby unit at that time will automatically start. The failed
duty unit will also continue to run.
This routine has been designed to equalise the running hours on a number of machines and give duty / standby
facilities in the event of a fault.

Engineering Data
The software will also allow units to be selected as stand alone rather than be part of the auto-sequence on the
network. When selected as stand alone the unit will run independent of the auto-sequence commands.

Baud rate 1200 / 2400 / 3600 / 4800
Air Conditioning Unit Sensor Configuration Auto Sequence Stand Alone OR Auto Sequence Network
Change-over Period Selection Auto Sequence hours OR Auto Sequence 2 min. (Test)
Change-over Period 1 to 168 hours
Sequence Reset YES / NO (YES selection reverts to NO after 1 minute)
If selected as network mode the controllers will automatically be sequenced to equalise the running hours on all
machines. The sequencing time will be set in Set Up Level 3 with movements of 1 hour with a minimum period of
6 hours. The last unit number of the network is always the standby controller. After the sequence time has
elapsed, the controllers on the network are automatically sequenced.
Example of Sequencing using 5 units (maximum 10 units):
Controller 1 2 3 4 5
Start Duty Duty Duty Duty Standby
1st Seq. Time Standby Duty Duty Duty Duty
2nd Seq. Time Duty Standby Duty Duty Duty
3rd Seq. Time Duty Duty Standby Duty Duty
4th Seq. Time Duty Duty Duty Standby Duty
5th Seq. Time Duty Duty Duty Duty Standby
Repeat
In the event of a critical alarm condition on any duty controller the standby will automatically start. The controller
in an alarm condition will also run and the alarm condition will be displayed. In the event of a power failure or a
controlled shutdown, the sequence of rotation will be stored in memory so that the duty controllers at power down
will remain the duty controllers at restart. Sequence rotation can be reset at any time to the start sequence by
accepting the sequence reset in Set Up Level 3. Sequence reset can be set from any unit on the network.
Stand Alone
If selected as stand alone the sequence rotation command is still active but the stand alone setting will have
priority. Hence if the stand alone is reset to network the controller will automatically take its position in the
sequence rotation.
Auto Sequencing Notes:

(1) Comms failure will be flagged as an alarm condition and then all controllers on the network to stand alone
operation and all controllers run.
(2) There will be a test/commissioning sequence time of 2 minutes to prevent this sequence time inadvertently
being left set a 2 minutes after a period of 30 minutes the sequence rotation time will be 6 hours.
(3) All units on the network should have the same sequence time set because the sequence time is always
determined by the next unit in sequence from the current standby.
(4) During changeover on time, there may be a period of up to 1 minute when two units are stopped or no units
are stopped. After the 1 minute (max.) period the sequence continues.
Sensor Averages plus Auto Sequence

(Display shows "SSQ" in top left-hand corner when this routine is selected)
This routine simply combines the aforementioned routines. Units, which are stopped either manually or via the
network, will not form part of the averaged calculations.

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General Description - Hardware

Inputs and Outputs

† - Set via hardware link, LK1, on Beta 2 controller.

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General Description - Hardware: Plug-In Modules

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Inputs / Outputs Schematic

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COOL - lit when cooling demand is greater than 0%.

HEAT - lit when heating demand is greater than 0%.

HUMIDIFY - lit when humidification demand is greater than 0%.

DEHUMIDIFY - lit when dehumidification demand is greater than 0%.

UP Arrow Key “U”

CIRCLE Key “C”

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DOWN Arrow Key “D”

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Front Panel Display and Key Operation

Display Groups and Time-Out Display

Group 2 (Software Switch Position)

Group 3 (only if RTC is fitted to the Air Handling Unit)

Master Temperature Check Temperature Slave Temperature

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Group 4 (only if RTC is fitted to the Air Handling Unit)

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Both delays are shown in the sketches below:

"X" is a temperature, which is time dependent variable between the

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Alarm Page Flow Chart

r Flashing Alarm LED.

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Function Application Min. Incr / Decr Max. Default

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Set-Up Level 2 continued

Function Application Min. Incr / Decr Max. Default

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Set-Up Level 3 continued

Site / Air Handling Unit Configuration

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Set-Up Level 3 continued

Site / Air Handling Unit Configuration continued

C - Total number of Digital Cooling Steps assigned.

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Adjusting the proportional band will have the following effects:

Proportional plus Integral Control

Proportional plus Integral plus Derivative

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% Cooling Time in % Cooling Time in

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Heating Step Heater Stage ON OFF

Number of stages assigned to Dehumidification is set in Set Up Level 3.

r Disable Dehumidification altogether - set in Set Up Level 3.

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Heater / Humidifier Interlocks

There are three options available, as follows:

1 input / min. Therefore 40 inputs give approximately 0.75 hours logging.

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