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Introduction
The Savvy® Energy Infosystem functions as a system network manager
and intelligent local controller in Novar’s Advanced Building Control
System.
This document provides instructions for mounting and wiring the Savvy
base plate, mounting the electronic assembly, connecting it to the
telephone network, and checking the installation.
Figure 1. Savvy base plate and Savvy electronic assemble mounted in base plate
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CAUTION!
If the Savvy base plate has been provided as a replacement for
an Executive Controller (EC) transition board, the instructions
in this document for wiring a Digital Outdoor Light Sensor
(OLS) to the Savvy must be followed carefully (see “Digital
Outdoor Light Sensor” in the “Wiring” section of this
document). Failure to connect the light sensor to the Savvy
base plate as indicated in these instructions can result in
damage to the OLS input on the EC.
Specifications
Agency Approvals
Listed device: CUL/UL E90949
Standards used: UL 916, Energy Management Equipment
CSA C22.2, No. 205-M1983, Signal Equipment
Power Requirements
Voltage: 24 VAC, Class 2
Consumption: 40 VA
Input/Output Ratings
Analog Inputs: 4 to 20 mA
Digital Inputs: Contact closure only
Triacs Outputs: 24 VAC, 2 amp (pilot duty)
Relay Outputs 24 VAC or VDC, 2 amp (pilot duty)
Output (Fault): 24 VAC or VDC, 2 amp (pilot duty) Class 2
Operating Environment
Temperature: 32 to F (0to 60C)
Humidity: 0 to 95% Relative, non-condensing
Precautions
Take the following precautions during installation:
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CAUTION!
Observe national and local electrical codes.
CAUTION!
This device contains a lithium battery that must be disposed of
properly. Replacing it with the wrong type of battery can cause
an explosion. Only qualified personnel should service this
equipment.
Mounting
To mount the Savvy base plate, the following items are needed:
NOTE!
The base plate assembly should be mounted in an accessible
location with the top of the assembly not more than six feet
from the floor. The mounting surface should be flat and
smooth to prevent the base plate from being bent. When the
base plate is mounted to paneling or drywall, hollow-wall
anchors should be used to insure that the assembly remains
secure.
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Step Procedure
1 Use the hex wrench included with the base plate to loosen the two
screws at the bottom of the base plate and lift off the cover.
2 Position the base plate assembly against the mounting surface.
3 Mark the mounting surface to show the locations of the four slotted
mounting holes.
4 Drill holes in the places marked in Step 3.
5 Install the hollow-wall or other appropriate fasteners.
6 Turn screws into the fasteners until approximately ¼ inch remains
between the wall and the head of the screws.
7 Position the base plate over the screws and slide it down until the
screws slide into the mounting slots.
8 Tighten the screws to secure the base plate.
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Wiring
Refer to Figure 3, as appropriate, when wiring the Savvy input/output
connections.
NOTE!
All digital inputs should be dry contact closures.
Supplying Power
The Savvy is powered by a 24-VAC, Class 2, transformer (not included;
transformer kit must be purchased separately). The transformer must be
installed not more than 10 feet from the Savvy using minimum 18-gauge
wire. It can be mounted directly to the Savvy base plate via the
knockouts on the sides of the assembly.
Step Procedure
NOTE!
The Savvy requires continuous power for proper operation.
Make sure the Savvy power cannot be switched off
accidentally.
NOTE!
The Savvy requires a dedicated transformer for the electronics.
A separate transformer must be provided for its control
outputs.
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Figure 3. Savvy transition board with the Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., (UL) label
Digital Outdoor
Light Sensor
CAUTION!
If the Savvy base plate has been provided as a replacement for
an Executive Controller (EC) transition board, failure to
connect the Digital Outdoor Light Sensor (OLS) as indicated
below can result in damage to the OLS input on the EC.
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Connect the sensor wires to the following terminals on the Savvy Base
plate:
Terminal 58
Terminal 61
There is no polarity.
Analog Outdoor
Light Sensor
The Novar Controls analog (4–20 mA) outdoor light sensor should be
connected to the Savvy according to the following instructions.
NOTE!
The Savvy transition board is available in two versions. One
displays the Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., (UL) label at the
top; the other does not. The terminals used for the Analog
Light Sensor (ALS) connections differ, depending on the
version of the transition board being used. Use the appropriate
procedure outlined below.
Step Table
Step Procedure
1 Connect the white (+) wire from the ALS to the Savvy at Terminal #59
(+) at the Outdoor Light Sensor Input connections.
2 Connect the black (–) wire from the ALS to the Savvy at Terminal #58
(–) at the Outdoor Light Sensor Input connections.
3 Connect the shield wire from the ALS to the Savvy at Terminal #61
(Shield).
Step Table
Step Procedure
1 Connect the white (+) wire from the ALS to the Savvy at Terminal #62
(+) at the Outdoor Temperature Sensor Input connections.
2 Connect the black (–) wire from the ALS to the Savvy at Terminal #59
(+) at the Outdoor Light Sensor Input connections.
3 Connect the shield wire from the ALS to the Savvy at Terminal #61
(Shield).
Outdoor
Temperature Sensor
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Step Procedure
1 Connect the white (+) wire from the sensor to the Savvy at Terminal
#62 (+) at the Outdoor Temperature Sensor Input connections.
2 Connect the black (–) wire from the sensor to the Savvy at Terminal
#60 (–) at the Outdoor Temperature Sensor Input connections.
3 Connect the shield wire from the sensor to the Savvy at Terminal #61
(Shield).
Step Procedure
Step Procedure
Emergency Status
Input
Step Table
Step Procedure
Module
Communications
Use a two-conductor, shielded cable (Novar Controls WIR-1010, Belden
8761, or equivalent) to make the communication connection between the
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Savvy and the local control modules. Make the following connections at
the Module Network terminals.
Step Table
Step Procedure
1 Connect the black wire from the cable to Terminal #39 (–).
2 Connect the shield wire to Terminal #40 (Shield).
3 Connect the white wire to Terminal #41 (+).
NOTE!
The maximum number of modules that can be connected to the
Savvy Module Network terminals depends upon the Savvy’s
configuration. The two digits following Savvy in the model
number indicate the maximum number of external modules.
For example, Savvy-31 will support 31 IOM or unitary
controller modules. The Novar Controls Network Expander
module cannot be used with the Savvy to increase the network
capacity.
Control
Inputs/Outputs
Step Table
Step Procedure
Remote Override
Switches
If desired, one or more remote override switches and/or indicators can be
connected to the Savvy’s Remote Override Inputs terminal strip. These
switches must be momentary and dry contact only.
Make the necessary remote override switch assemblies and wire them to
the appropriate connections on the Savvy transition board using two-
conductor wiring.
NOTE!
All grounds can be commoned remotely and a single ground
wire returned to the Savvy. The terminations for a remote
override of a specific Savvy output are located directly below
that output location. As many remote override switches as
necessary can be paralleled across one input.
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Installing Electronic
Assembly
The Savvy electronic assembly can be mounted on the Savvy base plate
or on the Novar Controls Savvy Interface Panel.
Mounting on the
Base plate
Use the following procedure to mount the Savvy electronic assembly on
the base plate.
Step Table
Step Procedure
1 Loosen the two screws at the bottom of the Savvy base plate with the
hex wrench included with the electronic assembly and lift off the
cover.
2 Slide the Savvy electronics assembly down from the top of the base
plate assembly and over the mounting posts.
3 Guide the DB25 and DB37 connectors on the Savvy electronics
assembly over the corresponding connectors on the Savvy
transition circuit board.
4 Tighten the two retaining screws with the hex wrench to secure the
Savvy electronic assembly to the base plate.
5 Connect a telephone cable (see “Connecting to the Telephone
Network” for more detail), Ethernet Cable, and/or RS-232 direct-
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Step Procedure
1 Loosen the two screws at the bottom of the Savvy Interface Panel
with the hex wrench included with the electronic assembly and lift
off the cover.
2 Slide the Savvy electronics assembly down from the top of the
interface panel assembly and over the mounting posts.
3 Plug the DB25 and DB37 connectors coming from the transition
board’s wiring harness into the corresponding connectors on the
Savvy electronics.
4 Tighten the two retaining screws with the hex wrench to secure the
Savvy electronic assembly to the interface panel.
5 Connect a telephone cable, Ethernet Cable, and/or RS-232 direct-
connect cable to the appropriate ports (see “Connecting to the
Telephone Network” and “Connecting the RS-232/Ethernet Cable
to the Savvy Interface Panel” below for more detail).
6 Check all wiring connections to make sure they are correct and secure
and replace the Savvy Interface Panel cover.
Connecting to
Telephone Network
If the Savvy installation requires connection to the telephone network, a
telephone interface jack must be located at the installation site.
NOTE!
The telephone interface jack is normally supplied by the
telephone company and should be type RJ-11C. The location
of the jack should not be more than 6 feet from the Savvy.
Route the appropriate telephone cable from the telephone interface jack
through the knock-out on the side of the base plate assembly and insert it
into the phone line connection located at the top left of the Savvy’s
transition circuit board.
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Panel
Use the following procedure to connect the RS-232 or Ethernet cable to
the Savvy electronics assembly.
Step Table
Step Procedure
Checking Installation
Hardware
Once the base plate has been mounted and the wiring connections have
been made, the following items should be checked to ensure proper
operation.
If the base plate is secure and the wiring connections are correct, reattach
the Savvy base plate cover.
Software
NOTE!
The system programming must be downloaded to the Savvy
panel before the installation can be checked.
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Regulatory
Compliance
This device has been tested and found to be in compliance with the
requirements set forth in UL 916, Energy Management Equipment, and
is listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., for installations in the United
States.
This device has been tested and found to be in compliance with the
requirements set forth in C22.2, No. 205-M1983, Signal Equipment, and
is Certified by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., for installations in
Canada.
Federal Comms.
Commission (FCC)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 Subpart B of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against such
interference when operated in a commercial environment Operation of
this equipment in a residential area may cause interference, in which
case, users at their own expense will be required to take whatever
measures may be required to correct the interference. Any unauthorized
modification of this equipment may result in the revocation of the
owner’s authority to continue its operation.
Canadian Depart. of
Comms. (DOC)
NOTE!
This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
CE Declaration of
Conformity
Novar declares under its sole responsibility that the device is in
conformity with EMC Standard EN61326:2009. Meets UL/CUL 873
NOTE!
To maintain international compliance, the device must be powered by a CE–
certified, UL Class 2 transformer.
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