Hot Water System-Boiler Controller Application Note

Application Note Hot Water System – Boiler
Issue Date July 19, 2010
Hot Water System—Boiler Controller

Application Note
Application Note - Hot Water System-Boiler Controller .........................4
Introduction .............................................................................................................. 4
Related Documentation........................................................................................... 7
Control Strategies.................................................................................................... 8
System Start Determination .................................................................................................... 8
System Pump Control ............................................................................................................. 8
System Pump Types ......................................................................................................... 8
Lead Pump Identity Determination.................................................................................... 9
System Pump Sequencing:............................................................................................... 9
System Water Flow Proof ............................................................................................... 10
Temperature Control ............................................................................................................. 11
Process Variable Determination...................................................................................... 11
Setpoint Determination.................................................................................................... 11
Controlled Devices .......................................................................................................... 12
On/Off Boiler Sequencing ............................................................................................... 14
Modulating Boiler Sequencing ........................................................................................ 15
On/Off Boiler with Mixing Valve Sequencing................................................................... 16
Boiler Pump Operation.......................................................................................................... 17
Boiler Water Flow Proof .................................................................................................. 17
Isolation Valve Operation ...................................................................................................... 18
Isolation Valve Status...................................................................................................... 18
Combustion Damper Operation ............................................................................................ 18
Combustion Damper Status ............................................................................................ 19
Emergency Power Off ........................................................................................................... 19
Boiler Status.......................................................................................................................... 19
Boiler Alarm Status ............................................................................................................... 20
PID Tuning ............................................................................................................................ 20
Integral Time ................................................................................................................... 20
Proportional Band ........................................................................................................... 20
FX Builder Application Wizard Concepts ............................................................ 21
Installing the HWS-BLR application Package ....................................................................... 21
© 2010 Johnson Controls, Inc. www.johnsoncontrols.com

Code No. LIT-12011624
Selecting the Boiler System Application Template................................................................ 23
Configuring the HWS-BLR Application.................................................................................. 24
Configuring the Control Strategy..................................................................................... 24
Adjusting Setpoints ............................................................................................................... 27
Adjusting Parameters............................................................................................................ 28
PID Parameters..................................................................................................................... 29
Viewing the Configuration Summary..................................................................................... 30
Selecting the User Interface(s) and Supervisor Interface ..................................................... 31
Selecting the Target Device .................................................................................................. 31
Selecting the Target Device .................................................................................................. 32
Configuring the Hardware I/Os.............................................................................................. 33
Generating the Application Files and Documentation ........................................................... 35
Viewing Generated Application and Documentation Files .................................................... 36
Reviewing an Exported Application File................................................................................ 36
FX CommPro Concepts......................................................................................... 38
User Interface Concepts........................................................................................ 38

Medium User Interface.......................................................................................................... 38
Medium User Interface Capabilities ................................................................................ 39
Medium User Interface Navigation .................................................................................. 39
Config Folder................................................................................................................... 40
Boiler Folders .................................................................................................................. 40
HW System Folder .......................................................................................................... 43
Main Pumps Folder ......................................................................................................... 43
Setpoints Folder .............................................................................................................. 44
Parameters Folder .......................................................................................................... 45
PID Parameters Folder ................................................................................................... 45
Runtime Folder................................................................................................................ 46
MUI Status LEDs............................................................................................................. 46
Accessing a Folder in the MUI ........................................................................................ 46
Changing a Configuration Setting, Setpoint, or Parameter in the MUI............................ 46
LCD2x4 User Interface.......................................................................................................... 47
LCD2x4 User Interface Capabilities ................................................................................ 47
LCD2x4 User Interface Navigation.................................................................................. 48
Config Page .................................................................................................................... 49
Boiler Pages.................................................................................................................... 50
HW System Page............................................................................................................ 54
Main Pumps Page........................................................................................................... 55
Setpoints Page................................................................................................................ 56
Parameters Page ............................................................................................................ 57
PID Parameters Page ..................................................................................................... 58
Runtime Page ................................................................................................................. 59
FX Setup Page................................................................................................................ 60
2 Hot Water System—Boiler Controller Application Note

Events Page.................................................................................................................... 60
Graphical Status Icons .................................................................................................... 60
Accessing a Page in the LCD2x4 UI ............................................................................... 60
Changing a Configuration Setting, Setpoint, or Parameter in the LCD2x4 UI................. 61
Supervisor Interface .............................................................................................................. 62
Hot Water System—Boiler Controller Application Note 3

Hot Water System-Boiler
Controller Application Note
Introduction
This application note introduces the standard Hot Water System-Boiler
(HWS-BLR) application template, provides procedures to configure the
application using FX Builder’s Application Wizard, and explains how to
commission the system using the Integral and Medium User Interface and
FX CommPro.
The HWS-BLR application template consists of a single application
software file, which includes multiple configuration options and control
strategies for controlling many different types of Boiler Systems. Use FX
Builder’s Application Wizard to select the specific configuration options
and control strategies for your specific heating system control
requirements.
The allowable HWS-BLR configuration options appear in Table 1. Other
control strategy and configuration selection options appear in Table 15 –
Table 17.

Table 1: HWS-BLR Control Strategy and Configuration Options
Configuration Settings Allowable Options
System Type On/Off Boiler
Modulating Boiler
On/Off Boiler with Mixing Valve
Quantity One
Two
Three
Four
Boiler Sequence Type First-In Last-Out
Equal Runtime
Equal Startup
Boiler Pump Control No
Yes
Boiler Pump Status No
Yes
Boiler Pump Alarm Setup Automatic Reset
Manual Reset
Isolation Valve Control No
Yes
Isolation Valve Status No
Yes
Combustion Damper Control None
One
One Per Boiler
Hot Water Control Variable No
Yes
HW Control Variable Return Temp
Supply Temp
Pump Type None
Constant Volume
Variable Volume
Bypass Differential Pressure Control
Pump Quantity None
One
Two
Lead Pump Selection Strategy Equal Runtime
Manual Lead Select
Pump Status No
Yes
Pump Alarm Setup Automatic Reset
Manual Reset
Continued on next page . . .

Configuration Settings (Cont.) Allowable Options
Lead Pump Selection Pump1
Pump2
Emergency Power Off Status No
Yes
Boiler Status Setup No
Yes
Boiler Alarm Setup No
Yes
Figure 1: Facility Explorer Boiler Application Architecture

Related Documentation
Table 2: Related Documentation
For Information On See Document LIT or Part Number
FX06 Overview Information FX06 Field Controller LIT-12011165
Product Bulletin
FX06 Technical Information FX06 Field Controller LIT-12011166
Technical Bulletin
Product Bulletin
Technical Bulletin
Product Bulletin
Technical Bulletin
Product Bulletin
FX15 Technical Information FX15 Controller Technical LIT-12011107
Bulletin
FX16 Overview Information FX16 Master Controller LIT-12011084
Product Bulletin
FX16 Technical Information FX16 Master Controller LIT-12011108
Technical Bulletin
Network Room Module Network Room Module LIT-12011257
Overview Information Product Bulletin
Network Room Module Network Room Module LIT-12011258
Technical Information Technical Bulletin
Using the Application FX Tools Software LIT-12011154
Wizard Package – FX Builder
User’s Guide
Downloading and FX Tools Software LIT-12011152
Commissioning Package – FX CommPro
N2 User’s Guide
FX Tools Software LIT-12011240
Package – FX CommPro
BACnet User Guide

Control Strategies
The HWS-BLR application is configurable, allowing you to choose
control options as needed for your specific application requirements.
System Start Determination

The HWS-BLR enables the system when the outside air temperature falls
below the System Enable setpoint. Alternatively, the HWS-BLR
application enables the system from a network command, with the
network command having priority.
When the system is enabled, the HWS-BLR application operates the
system pumps and boilers according to their control sequence.
System Pump Control

System pumps control the hot water supply flow to the system loop.
System Pump Types

The HWS-BLR application supports the following three types of system
pump types:
• Constant Volume: when you select this option, the HWS-BLR
application provides binary (on/off) outputs to start/stop up to two
system pumps.
• Variable Volume: when you select this option, the HWS-BLR
application provides binary (on/off) and analog (modulating) outputs
to start/stop up to two system pumps and to proportionally modulate
their corresponding variable speed drives to satisfy the supply water
differential pressure setpoint.
• Bypass Differential Pressure Control: when you select this option,
the HWS-BLR application provides binary (on/off) outputs to
start/stop up to two system pumps and an analog (modulating) output
to proportionally modulate a bypass valve to satisfy the supply water
differential pressure setpoint.
• None: when you select this option, the HWS-BLR application does
not provide any outputs for system pump control.

Lead Pump Identity Determination
The HWS-BLR application supports one or two system pumps. When two
pumps are selected, the HWS-BLR application provides the following two
options to determine the lead pump identity:
• Equal Runtime: when you select this option, the HWS-BLR
application identifies the pump with the lowest runtime as the lead
pump.
• Manual: when you select this option, the HWS-BLR application
identifies the pump which is manually selected (via a configuration
parameter) as the lead pump.
System Pump Sequencing

The actual sequencing of system pumps depend on the system pump type
(constant volume, variable volume, or bypass differential control) you
select.
System Pump Operation—Constant Volume

When the system is enabled, the HWS-BLR application starts the lead
system pump, and it remains energized until the system is disabled. The
second pump is not started during this cycle unless a pump status alarm is
generated. See section System Water Flow Proof for more details.
System Pump Operation—Variable Volume

system pump, and it remains energized until the system is disabled. The
HWS-BLR application uses a Proportional plus Integral plus Derivative
(PID) controller (comparing the actual value of the system water pressure
to its setpoint) to determine:
• the speed of the lead pump’s variable speed drive
• whether or not to add the second pump
• the speed of the second pump’s variable speed drive
As the PID controller output rises between 0 and 50%, the HWS-BLR
application increases the speed of the lead pump from minimum to full
speed. When the PID controller output reaches 50%, the HWS-BLR
application starts the second pump. As the PID controller output rises
between 50 and 100%, the HWS-BLR application increases the speed of
the second pump from minimum to full speed. See Figure 2 and Figure 3.

Figure 2: System Pump Operation Example 1
Figure 3: System Pump Operation Example 2
System Pump Operation—Bypass Differential Control

pump, and it remains energized until the system is disabled. The
HWS-BLR application uses a PID controller (comparing the actual value
of the system water pressure to its setpoint) to determine the proper bypass
valve position to achieve the pressure setpoint.
System Water Flow Proof

The HWS-BLR application supports an optional feature to monitor the
actual status of the system pumps. When you select this option, the
HWS-BLR application provides one binary input for each system pump to
monitor its actual status (as determined by an external flow switch). The
HWS-BLR application compares the actual system pump status to its
command and operates according to the states shown in Table 3.

Table 3: No Water Flow
State Description
Normal The HWS-BLR application enters this state when the pump behavior
matches the pump command.
Manual The HWS-BLR application enters this state because there is no proof
Reset Fault of water flow and the unit requires manual intervention to restart. In
this state, the lead system pump remains energized, and if more than
one system pump is selected, then the application starts the second
pump. An alarm output is generated in this state.
Self Reset The HWS-BLR application enters this state because there is no proof
Fault of water flow and the unit does not require manual intervention to
restart. In this state, the lead system pump remains energized, and if
more than one system pump is selected, then the application starts the
second pump. An alarm output is generated in this state.
Temperature Control
The HWS-BLR application sequences the boilers to control the process
variable to satisfy a setpoint.
Process Variable Determination

The HWS-BLR application supports the following two options for the
boiler staging process variable:
• Return Water Temperature: when you select this option, the
HWS-BLR application uses the return water temperature as its control
process variable. Note: this option is not applicable in a mixing valve
application.
• Supply Water Temperature: when you select this option, the
HWS-BLR application uses the supply water temperature as its control
process variable.
Setpoint Determination
The HWS-BLR application supports the following two options for the
boiler staging setpoint:
• Fixed Setpoint: when you select this option, the HWS-BLR
application stages the boilers to satisfy a constant setpoint. This
setpoint is a user-adjustable parameter.
• Reset Setpoint: when you select this option, the HWS-BLR
application calculates the boiler staging setpoint using an outside air
reset schedule. The reset calculation parameters (Figure 4) are
user-adjustable.

Figure 4: Hot Water Temperature Reset by Outside Air Temperature
Controlled Devices
The HWS-BLR application supports the following three types of
controlled devices:
• On/Off Boiler: when you select this option, the HWS-BLR
application provides binary (on/off) outputs to start/stop up to four
boilers (or boiler stages). The application uses the output of a PID
controller (comparing the actual value of the hot water temperature to
its setpoint) to add/remove boiler stages according to the boiler staging
type.
• Modulating Boiler: when you select this option the HWS-BLR
application provides binary (on/off) and analog outputs to start/stop
and modulate up to four boilers (or boiler stages). The application uses
the output of a PID controller (comparing the actual value of the hot
water temperature to its setpoint) to modulate the boiler output from
minimum output to 100%. The application adds or removes stages of
boilers as needed, according to the boiler staging type.
• On/Off Boiler with Mixing Valve: when you select this option, the
HWS-BLR application provides binary (on/off) outputs to start/stop up
to four boilers (or boiler stages) and one analog output to
proportionally modulate a mixing valve. The application uses the
output of a PID controller (comparing the actual value of the boiler
loop water temperature to its setpoint) to add/remove boiler stages
according to the boiler staging type. The output of a second PID
controller (comparing the actual value of the hot water supply
temperature to its setpoint) is used to modulate the mixing valve.
The HWS-BLR application supports the following three methods for
sequencing the boiler stages.

• First On/Last Off: when you select this option, Boiler 1 is always the
lead boiler. The HWS-BLR application turns additional boilers stages
on/off based on first on/last off sequencing. See Table 4 and Table 5.
Table 4: First On/Last Off Operation (Increasing PID Output)

Stage 0% PID Output Increasing 100%
Stage 1 Off On On On On
Stage 2 Off Off On On On
Stage 3 Off Off Off On On
Stage 4 Off Off Off Off On
Table 5: First On/Last Off Operation (Decreasing PID Output)

Stage 100% PID Output Decreasing 0%
Stage 1 On On On On Off
Stage 2 On On On Off Off
Stage 3 On On Off Off Off
Stage 4 On Off Off Off Off
• Equal Runtime: when you select this option, the HWS-BLR

application turns boilers on/off based on their runtime. For example,
the HWS-BLR application starts the boiler with the least amount of
runtime first (becomes lead), and when an additional boiler is needed,
the application adds the boiler with the next least amount of runtime.
When boilers are de-staged, the HWS-BLR application removes the
boiler with the most runtime first. See Table 6 and Table 7.
Table 6: Equal Runtime Operation (Increasing PID Output)

Stage Runtime 0% PID Output Increasing 100%
Stage 1 90 Off Off Off Off On
Stage 2 40 Off On On On On
Stage 3 65 Off Off Off On On
Stage 4 55 Off Off On On On
Table 7: Equal Runtime Operation (Decreasing PID Output)

Stage Runtime 100% PID Output Decreasing 0%
Stage 1 95 On On On Off Off
Stage 2 110 On Off Off Off Off
Stage 3 99 On On Off Off Off
Stage 4 80 On On On ON Off

• Equal Starts: when you select this option, the HWS-BLR application
turns stages on/off based on their number of starts. For example, the
HWS-BLR application starts the boiler with the least number of starts
first (it becomes lead), and when an additional boiler is needed, the
application adds the boiler with the next least number of starts. During
de-staging, the application removes the boiler with the most starts first.
In the event of a tie in the number of starts, the HWS-BLR application
uses equal runtime to break the tie. See Table 8 and Table 9.
Table 8: Equal Starts Operation (Increasing PID Output)

Stage Starts 0% PID Output Increasing 100%
Stage 1 7 Off Off Off On On
Stage 2 6 Off Off On On On
Stage 3 5 Off On On On On
Stage 4 8 Off Off Off Off On
Table 9: Equal Starts Operation (Decreasing PID Output)

Stage Starts 100% PID Output Decreasing 0%
Stage 1 8 On On Off Off Off
Stage 2 7 On On On Off Off
Stage 3 6 On On On On Off
Stage 4 9 On Off Off Off Off
On/Off Boiler Sequencing

The HWS-BLR application sequences up to four on/off boilers (or boiler
stages). The HWS-BLR application uses the output of a PID controller
(comparing the actual value of the hot water temperature to its setpoint) to
drive the adding and removing of boilers (or boiler stages).
As the output of the PID controller increases, the HWS-BLR application
adds a boiler stage when the following relationship is true:
PID Output > (Capacity x)
The Capacity and Differential depends on the number of stages. See
Table 10.
Table 10: Capacity and Differential Based on Number of Boilers

Number of Boilers Capacity Differential
1 100% 95%
2 50% 45%
3 33% 28%
4 25% 20%

The On/Off boiler sequencing selection supports First On/Last Off, Equal
Runtime, and Equal Start modes of operation.
Modulating Boiler Sequencing

The HWS-BLR application sequences up to four modulating boilers (or
boiler stages). The HWS-BLR application uses the output of a PID
controller (comparing the actual value of the hot water temperature to its
setpoint) to drive the adding and removing of boilers (or boiler stages).
PID Output > (Capacity)
See Table 11.

1 100% 95%
2 50% 45%
3 33% 28%
4 25% 20%
The Capacity and Differential depends on the number of stages.

When a stage is added, its corresponding modulated output is ramped over
a 3-minute time period, after which output is released and controlled by
the PID output. See Figure 5 and Figure 6.
Figure 5: Modulating Boiler Sequencing Example 1

Figure 6: Modulating Boiler Sequencing Example 2
The modulating boiler sequencing selection supports First On/Last Off,
Equal Runtime and Equal Start modes of operation.
On/Off Boiler with Mixing Valve Sequencing

The HWS-BLR application sequences up to four on/off boilers (or boiler
stages) to maintain boiler loop temperature setpoint. The HWS-BLR
application uses the output of a PID controller (comparing the actual value
of the boiler water loop temperature to its setpoint) to drive the adding and
removing of boilers. This option is typically controlled to a fixed setpoint
of 180°F (82°C).
PID Output > (Capacity x)
The Capacity and Differential depends on the number of stages. See
Table 12.

1 100% 95%
2 50% 45%
3 33% 28%
4 25% 20%
A separate PID controller controls the hot water mixing valve to maintain
building hot water supply setpoint. Typically this value is derived from an
outside air reset schedule. A separate analog output (with selectable
polarity) is provided for the control of the mixing valve.
The On/Off boiler sequencing with Mixing Valve selection supports First
On/Last Off, Equal Runtime, and Equal Start modes of operation.

Boiler Pump Operation
The HWS-BLR application supports the following options for controlling
the boiler pumps:
• No: when you select this option, the HWS-BLR application does not
provide any outputs for boiler pump control.
• Yes: when you select this option, the HWS-BLR application provides
one binary (on/off) output per boiler to start or stop the boiler pumps.
The application starts the boiler pump 30 seconds after its boiler is
commanded on, and it stops the boiler pump 1 minute after its boiler is
commanded off.
Boiler Water Flow Proof

boiler pump’s actual status. When you select this option, the HWS-BLR
application provides one binary input for each boiler pump to monitor its
actual status (as determined by an external flow switch).
The HWS-BLR application compares the actual boiler pump status to its
command and disables the boiler if flow is not proven. The application
restarts the boiler automatically if the flow is proven. If more than one
boiler was selected, the application starts the additional boilers as needed
to meet the hot water demand.
Table 13: No Boiler Water Flow

State Description
Normal The application enters this state when the boiler pump behavior
matches the boiler pump command.
Self Reset The application enters this state because there is no proof of boiler
Fault water flow. The boiler is disabled. The boiler starts automatically when
proof of flow is established. If more than one boiler was selected, the
application starts the additional boilers as needed to meet the hot
water demand.

Isolation Valve Operation
The HWS-BLR application supports the following options for controlling
the isolation valves of boilers:
provide any outputs for isolation valve control.
one binary (on/off) output per boiler to open/close the boiler isolation
valves. The application opens the isolation valve if its boiler is
commanded on. The application closes the isolation valve 1 minute
after its boiler is commanded off.
Isolation Valve Status

actual status of the isolation valve. When you select this option, the
HWS-BLR application provides one binary input for each isolation valve
to monitor its actual status (as determined by a valve end switch).
The HWS-BLR application compares the actual isolation valve status to
its command and disables its boiler if the valve is not proved open. The
application starts or restarts the boiler automatically when the isolation
valve proves open. If more than one boiler was selected, the application
starts the additional boilers as needed to meet the hot water demand.
Combustion Damper Operation

The HWS-BLR application supports the following three options for
controlling the combustion dampers of boilers:
• None: when you select this option, the HWS-BLR application does
not provide any outputs for combustion damper control.
• One: when you select this option, the HWS-BLR application provides
one binary (on/off) output to open/close one combustion damper
which is common for all boilers. The application opens the combustion
damper if any boiler is commanded on, and it closes the damper when
all boilers are commanded off.
• One Per Boiler: when you select this option, the HWS-BLR
application provides one binary (on/off) output to open/close one
combustion damper for each boiler. The application opens the
combustion damper if its boiler is commanded on, and it closes the
damper immediately after its boiler is commanded off.

Combustion Damper Status
status of the combustion damper. When you select this option, the
HWS-BLR application provides one binary input for each combustion
damper to monitor its actual status (as determined by a damper end
switch).
The HWS-BLR application compares the actual combustion damper status
to its command and takes the following action, depending on how the
application is configured:
• one common combustion damper: when you select this option, the
application disables all boilers if the combustion damper is not proved
open. The application starts or restarts the lead boiler automatically
when the combustion damper proves open.
• one combustion damper per boiler: when you select this option, the
application disables its boiler if the combustion damper is not proved
open. The application starts or restarts the boiler automatically when
the combustion damper proves open. If more than one boiler was
selected, the application starts the additional boilers as needed to meet
the hot water demand.
Emergency Power Off

The HWS-BLR application supports the following options for emergency
power off monitoring:
provide any inputs to monitor emergency power off.
one binary (on/off) input for monitoring the emergency power off
(typically used for generating an alarm).
Boiler Status
The HWS-BLR application supports the following options for boiler status
monitoring:
provide any inputs to monitor boiler status.
one binary (on/off) input per boiler for monitoring the boiler status
(typically used for generating an alarm).

Boiler Alarm Status
The HWS-BLR application supports the following options for boiler alarm
status monitoring:
provide any inputs to monitor boiler alarm status.
one binary (on/off) input per boiler for monitoring the boiler alarm
status (typically used for generating an alarm).
PID Tuning
If tuning is required, you must manually tune the
Proportional-Integral-Derivatives (PIDs) in this application. All of the
default temperature control PID tuning parameters are based on a hot
water return temperature control process.
Integral Time
The time required by the integral action to contribute the same amount to
the controller output as the proportional term for a constant error.
Proportional Band
The amount of change in the Process Variable that produces a full range
change (High Limit - Low Limit) in the Present Value. The value must be
greater than zero.

FX Builder Application Wizard Concepts
The FX Builder software tool allows you to create and export application
software for FX Field Controllers. FX Builder includes an Application
Wizard, which allows you to easily create application software from
predefined templates. These application templates are factory designed
and tested, and include several configuration options for you to choose
from.
The HWS-BLR application template includes predefined features and
functionality that you can select, enable/disable, and adjust with the
Application Wizard. Examples of configuration options include:
• heating configuration
• choice of hot water sensor location
• configurable control strategies
• adjustable setpoints, parameters, and tuning parameters
• selectable user interface and supervisory interface
• configurable input/output types and channel assignments
The following sections provide detailed procedures on how to use
FX Builder’s Application Wizard to install and select the HWS-BLR
application template and to configure and export a unique HWS-BLR
application file.
Installing the HWS-BLR application Package

To install the HWS-BLR application Package:
1. Obtain the HWS-BLR application Package and save it to your local
hard drive.
2. Launch FX Builder.
3. From the Settings menu, select Application Wizard Preferences
(Figure 7).

Figure 7: Application Wizard Preferences Dialog Box without Packages
Installed
4. Under File Preferences, select the documents you want to generate.
Documentation types which you can select include:
• Hardware I/O Documentation
• Protocol Documentation
• Network Protocol Files (N2 Print Files, LONWORKS Resource
files)
Note: The default generates all three types of documentation. We
highly recommend you keep the preferences at these defaults, so
that all documentation types are generated.
5. If desired, change the File Location to where the generated files are
exported.
6. Click Install… and navigate to the location of the HWS-BLR
application Package as performed in Step 1.
7. Select the Boiler System.dbe Application Package and click Open.
The Application Package is installed in the Application Wizard
Preferences dialog box (Figure 8).

Figure 8: Application Wizard Preferences Dialog Box with Packages Installed
8. Click OK.
Selecting the Boiler System Application Template

To select the HWS-BLR application Template:
1. Open FX Builder.
2. From the File menu, select Application Wizard. The Select an
Application Template window appears.
3. On the left side of the window, open the Central Plant folder and select
the HWS-BLR application Template (Figure 9).

Figure 9: Selecting the HWS-BLR application Template
4. Click Next. A status bar appears while the selected application
template and plug-ins are loaded into FX Builder (Figure 10).
Figure 10: Loading Application Status Bar

The Configure plug-in appears when the application is loaded.
Configuring the HWS-BLR Application

The Configure dialog contains tabbed views of the control strategy
configuration options, setpoints, and parameters that you can select and
adjust in the HWS-BLR application.
Configuring the Control Strategy

To configure the control strategy:
1. Click the Configuration tab. The HWS-BLR application’s control
strategy configuration options and default values appear (Figure 11).

Figure 11: Boiler Configuration Plug-in
2. Modify the configuration settings as needed. Use Table 14 as a
reference.
Table 14: HWS-BLR Configuration Options

Configuration Description Allowable Options
Setting
Mechanical Configuration
System Type Select the type of boiler On/Off Boiler
system. Modulating Boiler
On/Off Boiler with Mixing
Valve
Quantity Select the quantity of boilers. One
Two
Three
Four
Boiler Sequence Select the boiler sequencing First-In Last-Out
Type type. Equal Runtime
Equal Startup
Boiler Pump Control Enable control of the boiler No
circulating pumps. Yes
Boiler Pump Status Do the boiler circulating No
pumps have status? Yes
Boiler Pump Alarm Enable alarming of boiler Automatic Reset
Setup pump/status mismatch? Manual Reset
Isolation Valve Enable control of the boiler No
Control isolation valves. Yes
Isolation Valve Do the boiler isolation valves No
Status have status? Yes

Setting (Cont.)
Combustion Enable control of the boiler None
Damper Control combustion air dampers. One
One Per Boiler
Combustion Do the combustion dampers No
Damper Status have status? Yes
HW Control Variable Select the hot water control Return Temp
variable sensor location. Supply Temp
Pump Type Select the type of main hot None
water building pumps. Constant Volume
Variable Volume
Bypass DP Control
Quantity Select the quantity of pumps. None
One
Two
Lead Pump Strategy Select the lead pump control Equal Runtime
strategy. Manual Lead Select
Pump Status Do the main pumps have No
status? Yes
Pump Alarm Setup Enable alarming of main Automatic Reset
pump/status mismatch? Manual Reset
Lead Pump Select the lead pump. Pump1
Selection Pump2
Emergency Power Do you want an EPO status No
Off Status input? Yes
Boiler Status Setup Do you want a boiler status No
input? Yes
Boiler Alarm Setup Do you want a boiler alarm No
input? Yes

Adjusting Setpoints
The Setpoints tab contains the setpoints that you can adjust in the
HWS-BLR application.
To adjust setpoints:
1. Click the Setpoints tab. The HWS-BLR application’s setpoints and
their default values appear (Figure 12).
Figure 12: Setpoints Plug-in

2. Adjust the setpoints as needed. Use Table 15 as a reference.
Table 15: Boiler Setpoints

Setting
Heating Setpoints
Enable Setpoint Heating system outside air 0-100°F (-18-38°C)
enable setpoint
Htg Enable Diff Heating system outside air 0-25°F (-18-4°F)
enable differential
HW Reset Enable Reset hot water setpoint from Enable
outside air temp? Disable
Blr Fixed HW Boiler fixed hot water setpoint 100-300°F (38-149°C)
Setpoint
Blr HW OAT Reset Outside Air Low Limit (X1) -10-50°F (-23-10°C)
Low (X1)
Blr HW OAT Reset Outside Air High Limit (X2) 55-100°F (13-38°C)
High (X2)
Blr HW Reset High Hot Water Reset High Limit 150-200°F (66-93°C)
(Y1) (Y1)
Blr HW Reset Low Hot Water Reset Low Limit 100-140°F(38-60°C)
(Y2) (Y2)

Setting (Cont.)
3Way Reset Enable Reset hot water setpoint from Enable
outside air temp? Disable
Mixing Vlv Fixed HW Mixing Valve fixed hot water 100-200°F (38-93°C)
Setpoint setpoint
Mixing HW OAT Outside Air Low Limit (X1) -10-50°F (-23-10°C)
Reset Low (X1)
Mixing HW OAT Outside Air High Limit (X2) 55-100°F (13-38°C)
Reset High (X2)
Mixing HWS Reset Hot Water Reset High Limit 150-200°F (66-93°C)
High (Y1) (Y1)
Mixing HWS Reset Hot Water Reset Low Limit 100-140°F (38-60°C)
Low (Y2) (Y2)
Hot Water Pump Diff Hot water Pump Differential 0-100 psi
Press SP Pressure Setpoint
Bypass Vlv Diff Bypass Valve Differential 0-100 psi
Press SP Pressure Setpoint
Adjusting Parameters
The Parameters tab contains the system parameters that you can adjust in
the HWS-BLR application.
To adjust parameters:
1. Click Parameters. The Boiler system parameters and their default
values appear (Figure 13).
Figure 13: Parameters Tab

2. Adjust the system parameters as needed. Use Table 16 as a reference.

Table 16: Boiler System Parameters
Parameter Type Description Adjustment Range
Boiler System
Blr Inter Stg Dly Delay before next stage can 0-3,600 seconds
turn on
Mixing Valve Polarity Select the Mixing Valve Direct
Polarity Reverse
HW Pump Alarm Delay HW Pump Alarm Delay Time 0-300 seconds
Iso Vlv Alarm Delay Isolation Valve Alarm Delay 0-300 seconds
Time
Blr Pump Alarm Delay Boiler Pump Alarm Delay 0-300 seconds
Time
PID Parameters
The PID Parameters tab contains the tuning parameters (proportional
bands, integration times, and saturation times) that you can adjust in the
HWS-BLR application.
To adjust PID parameters:
1. Click PID Parameters. The HWS-BLR application’s PID Parameters
and default values appear (Figure 14).
Figure 14: PID Parameters Tab

2. Modify the PID Parameters as needed. Use Table 17 as a reference:

Table 17: Boiler PID Parameters
Parameter Type Description Adjustment
Range
Boiler System
Blr HW PB Enter the Boiler Proportional Band 0 to 100°F
Blr HW Int Time Enter the Boiler integration time 0-6,553 seconds
Mixing Vlv PB Enter the Mixing Valve Proportional 0 to 100°F
Band
Mixing Vlv Int Time Enter the Mixing Valve integration 0-6,553 seconds
time
HW Pump PB Enter the Pump Proportional Band 0 to 100 psi
HW Pump Int Time Enter the Mixing Valve integration 0-6,553 seconds
time
Bypass Vlv PB Enter the Bypass Valve Proportional 0 to 100 psi
Band
Bypass Vlv Int Time Enter the Bypass Valve integration 0-6,553 seconds
time
Viewing the Configuration Summary

The Config Summary tab provides a summary for all configuration
settings, and setpoint and parameter adjustments, made during the
configuration session.
To view the configuration summary:
1. Click Config Summary. The Configuration Summary report appears
(Figure 15).
2. View the summary here or, to save the summary to a document,
right-click the summary information and select Copy to clipboard, then
paste it into a document.
Figure 15: Configuration Summary Window

Selecting the User Interface and Supervisor Interface
The Choose Interfaces dialog box provides User Interface and Supervisor
Interface options. Click Previous to return to the Configuration session to
select different configuration options or to change setpoints and
parameters.
To select the user interface(s) and supervisor interface:
1. Choose the desired User Interface(s).
2. Choose the desired Network Protocol.
3. Click Next to select the FX controller. The Select Target Device dialog
box appears.
Selecting the Target Device

The Select Target Devices dialog box provides options for the target
controller based on the configuration settings you selected.
To select the target device:
1. Select a device and click Next.
Figure 16: Choose Interfaces Dialog Box

2. Click Next to select the FX controller. The Select Target Device dialog
box appears (Figure 17).

Selecting the Target Device
The Select Target Devices dialog box provides options for the target
controller based on the configuration settings you selected.
To select the target device:
1. Select a device and click Next.
Figure 17: Select Target Device Dialog Box - Approved Devices Tab
The Configure Hardware I/O window appears (Figure 18).
Note: If the device you want to use does not appear in the list of
approved devices, click the Rejected Devices tab and view the reason for
the rejection. You can also click the Exclusion Details button for more
details. Then, based on the rejection reasons, click Previous to return to
the configuration plug-ins and edit the appropriate configuration(s) to
configure the device so it is an approved device for the application.
Figure 18: Rejected Devices Tab

Configuring the Hardware I/Os
The Configure Hardware I/O window is organized into tabs based on I/O
type (Analog Inputs, Analog Outputs, and Digital Outputs).
To configure the hardware I/Os:
1. Click the Analog Inputs tab. Change the Sensor Type and Channel
Number for the desired objects (Figure 19).
Figure 19: Configure Hardware I/O Window—Analog Inputs Tab

2. Click the Analog Outputs tab. Change the Actuator Type and Channel
Number for the desired object (Figure 20).
Figure 20: Configure Hardware I/O Window—Analog Outputs Tab

3. Click the Digital Inputs tab. Change the Channel Number for the
desired object (Figure 21).

Figure 21: Configure Hardware I/O Window—Digital Inputs Tab
4. Click the Digital Outputs tab. Change the Channel Number for the
desired object (Figure 22).
Figure 22: Configure Hardware I/O Window—Digital Outputs Tab

Note: Each Channel Number must be unique. The Status column alerts
you with a yellow alert symbol if multiple channels are assigned the same
number. Correct the Channel Number so each channel has a unique
number and all Status symbols are green (Figure 23).
Figure 23: Channel Number Status Alert

5. Click Next. The Generate Application dialog box appears.

Generating the Application Files and Documentation
This is the final step in creating and generating the Application files and
documentation.
To generate the application files and documentation:
1. Edit or enter a Name for the Application.
2. Enter the name of the Application designer in the Prepared By field (or
department name, employee ID, other relevant information), if desired.
3. Enter information relevant to the Application, design, notes for other
Application users, or other information in the Description field, if
desired.
4. Navigate to the directory folder where you want the application files to
be exported (if different than the Application File default location
shown).
5. If desired, change the name of the .apd file in the Application File
field, but do not change the .apd extension.
Figure 24: Generate Application Window

6. Click Finish.
The Application Wizard generates the application files and
documentation and then closes. The bottom of the FX Builder window
displays a status for each loaded application object. When all
application objects are loaded, the Generating Documentation status
bar displays in the middle of the screen (Figure 25).
Figure 25: Generating Documentation Status Bar

7. Click OK when the Application Compile Completed dialog box
appears (Figure 26).

Figure 26: Application Compile Completed Dialog Box
The Application Wizard generates the Application and its
corresponding files and documentation. The types of files generated
depend on the selections made in the Application Wizard Preferences
dialog box and Configuration Options plug-ins.
Viewing Generated Application and Documentation Files

To view generated application and documentation files, go to the
destination folder designated in the Application File field.
Reviewing an Exported Application File
The Application Wizard includes a synchronization feature that allows
you to match an exported application file (*.apd) to its template. This
feature allows you to use the Application Wizard screens to review and/or
change any of the options, settings, or selections made to an exported
application file.
To use this feature:
1. Open the Application Wizard.
2. Click Synchronize Application Template (Figure 27).
Figure 27: Synchronize Application Template

The Open Application dialog box appears (Figure 28).
Figure 28: Open Application Dialog Box

3. Navigate to the location of your exported *.apd file, select the file and
click Open. The Application Wizard reappears, showing if the selected
application matches an installed template (Figure 29).
Figure 29: Application Template Match

4. Click Next. The Application Wizard appears, showing the actual
configuration settings, setpoints, adjustment parameters, user interface
selection(s), protocol choice, target controller selection, and I/O
configurations that were originally made before the application file
was exported. You can now use the Application Wizard to view and/or
change these settings as desired.

FX CommPro Concepts
FX CommPro is a software tool that you use to perform the following
functions:
• download the application file to the target controller(s)
• monitor data points
• issue overrides
• adjust unit setpoints and parameters
For detailed information on downloading and commissioning with FX
CommPro, refer to the FX CommPro N2 User’s Guide (LIT-12011152) or
FX CommPro BACnet User’s Guide (LIT-12011240).
User Interface Concepts

The HWS-BLR application template supports a choice of two User
Interfaces: the Medium User Interface (MUI) and the LCD2x4 User
Interface.
Medium User Interface
The MUI (Version 3) is an optional hardware accessory consisting of the
following:
• 4-line by 26-character Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
• 6 keys: up, down, left, right, Enter, and Escape
• 10 discrete status Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs)
Figure 30: Medium User Interface (MUI)

The MUI connects to the Remote Display bus of the FX Field Controller,
and you can mount the MUI locally or remotely, or use it as a handheld
tool.

Medium User Interface Capabilities
The HWS-BLR application template includes a predefined MUI
configuration. The MUI configuration organizes information into folders
and pages, which you navigate through using the keypad and display.
You use the MUI to perform the following functions:
• monitor control points and system status
• adjust setpoints and unit parameters
• initiate overrides
• select the desired display units of measures
Medium User Interface Navigation

Upon powerup, the MUI displays the Home Page showing system
information (Table 18).
Table 18: MUI Home Page Contents

Display Name Description Units/Enumeration
System Enable Status System Enable Status Dis/Ena
System Enable Ovr Net System Enable Off/On/Auto/Invalid
Outside Air Temp Outside Air Temperature °F/°C
HW Supply Temp Hot Water Supply Temperature °F/°C
HW Return Temp Hot Water Return Temperature °F/°C
Act HW Setpoint Boiler Hot Water Setpoint °F/°C
Act HW Setpoint Mixing Valve Hot Water Setpoint °F/°C
Blr HWS Temp Boiler Hot Water System Temperature °F/°C
HW Diff Press Hot Water System Diff Press psi
In addition to the Home Page, the MUI also includes 12 folders of

information accessible from the MUI’s Main Menu (Table 19).
Table 19: Boiler MUI Folders
Folder User Access Contents
Level
Config All HWS-BLR application
configuration settings
Boiler 1 All Boiler 1 Points
HW System All Hot Water System Points
Main Pumps All Main Hot Water Pumps
Setpoints All Setpoints

Folder (Cont.) User Access Contents
Level
Parameters All Miscellaneous setpoints and
parameters
PID Parameters All Proportional bands,
integration times, and
saturation times
Runtime All System Runtime Information
Accounts All User management
Config Folder
The Config folder contains one page showing the configuration settings
made during the Application Wizard session. These settings are read-only
(you cannot change the Boiler configuration from the MUI). See Table 20.
Table 20: MUI Config Page Contents

System Type System Type OnOffBlr/Mod
Blr/OnOffBlrMX
Iso Vlv Used Isolation Valve Setup Yes
Iso Vlv Status Used Isolation Valve Status Yes
Setup
Blr Pump Used Boiler Pump Setup Yes
Blr Pump Status Used Boiler Pump Status Setup Yes
Main Pump Setup Main Pump Setup Bypass DP
Main Pump Status Used Main Pump Status Setup Yes
Blr Control Type Boiler Control Type Eq Run
HW Reset Enable Hot Water Reset Enable Enable
HW Reset Enable Mix Valve Hot Water Reset Disable/Enable
Enable
Main Pump Ctrl Main Pump Control Type Equal Run
Boiler Folders
The Boiler folders contain four pages showing the current values/states of
the inputs and outputs (Table 21 through Table 24).
Table 21: Boiler 1 Folder Contents

Blr1 Cmd Boiler 1 Command Off/On
Blr1 Status Boiler 1 Status Off/On
Blr1 Pump Cmd Boiler 1 Pump Command Off/On
Blr1 Pump Status Boiler 1 Pump Status Off/On
Blr1 Iso Vlv Cmd Boiler Isolation Valve Closed/Open
Command
Blr1 Iso Vlv Status Boiler Isolation Valve Closed/Open
Status

Folder (Cont.) Description Units/Enumeration
Blr1 Alarm Boiler 1 Alarm Normal/Alarm
Blr1 Pump Alarm Boiler 1 Pump Alarm Normal/Alarm
Blr1 Iso Vlv Alarm Iso Vlv 1 Alarm Normal/Alarm
Blr1 Output Pct Boiler 1 Output %
Blr1 Cmd Ovr Boiler 1 Override State Auto/On/Off
Blr1 Pump Cmd Ovr Boiler 1 Pump Override State Auto/On/Off
Blr1 Out Ovr State Boiler 1 Output Override State Auto/Pos/Max/Min
Blr1 Out Ovr Pct Boiler 1 Output Override %
Percent
Blr1 IsoVlv Ovr Cmd Isolation Valve 1 Override State Auto/Open/Close
Comb Dpr 1 Cmd Combustion Damper 1 Closed/Open
Command
Comb Dpr 1 Status Combustion Damper 1 Status Closed/Open
Comb Dpr 1 Ovr Cmd Comb Damper 1 Override State Auto/Open/Close

Blr2 Pump Cmd Boiler 2 Pump Cmd Off/On
Blr2 Iso Vlv Cmd Boiler 2 Isolation Valve Closed/Open
Command
Blr2 Iso Vlv Status Boiler 2 Isolation Valve Status Closed/Open
Blr2 Iso Vlv Alarm Iso Vlv 2 Alarm Normal/Alarm
Blr2 Out Ovr Pct Boiler 2 Output Override %
Percent
Command
Comb Dpr 2 Ovr Cmd Combustion Damper 2 Override Auto/Open/Close
State

Command
Blr3 Iso Vlv Alarm Isolation Valve 3 Alarm Normal/Alarm
Blr3 Out Ovr Pct Boiler 3 Output Override Percent %
Command
Comb Dpr 3 Ovr Cmd Comb Damper 3 Override State Auto/Open/Close

Command
Blr4 Iso Vlv Alarm Boiler 4 Isolation Valve Alarm Normal/Alarm
Blr4 Out Ovr Pct Boiler 4 Output Override Percent %
Blr4 IsoVlv Ovr Cmd Boiler 4 Isolation Valve Override Auto/Open/Close
State
Command
Comb Dpr 4 Ovr Cmd Combustion Damper 4 Override Auto/Open/Close
State

HW System Folder
The HW System folder contains one page of adjustable setpoints. See
Table 25.
Table 25: MUI HW System Page Contents
Comb Dpr Cmd Combustion Damper Command Close/Open
Comb Dpr Status Combustion Damper Status Closed/Open
Comb Dpr Ovr State Combustion Damper Override State Auto/Open/Close
MixVlv Output Mixing Valve Output %
MixVlv Out Ovr Mixing Valve Output Override State Auto/Pos/Max/Min
State
MixVlv Out Ovr Pct Mixing Valve Output Override Percent %
Mixing Vlv Polarity Mixing Valve Polarity Dir/Rev
Bypass Out Ovr Bypass Valve Output Override State Auto/Pos/Max/Min
State
Bypass Out Ovr Pct Bypass Valve Output Override %
Percent
Bypass Vlv Output Bypass Valve Output %
HW PID Out Hot Water PID Output %
MainPump Alm Main Pump Alarm Reset Off/On/Off
Reset
Blr Pump Alm Reset Boiler Pump Alarm Reset Off/On/Off
Emg Pwr Off Status Emergency Power Off Status Normal/Alarm
Main Pumps Folder

The Main Pump folder contains two pages showing the current
values/states of the inputs and outputs. See Table 26.
Table 26: Main Pumps Folder Contents
HWP1 Cmd Hot Water Pump 1 Command Off/On
HWP1 Status Hot Water Pump 1 Status Off/On
HWP1 Alarm Hot Water Pump 1 Alarm Normal/Alarm
HWP1 Output Hot Water Pump 1 Output %
HWP1 Cmd Ovr Hot Water Pump 1 Override State Auto/On/Off
HWP1 Out Ovr State Hot Water Pump 1 Output Override Auto/Pos/Max/Min
State
HWP1 Out Ovr Pct Hot Water Pump 1 Output Override %
Percent
HW Pump VSD Out Hot Water Pump VSD Output %
HWP2 Alarm Hot Water Pump 2 Alarm Normal/Alarm
HWP2 Output Hot Water Pump 2 Output %

(Cont.)
HWP2 Cmd Ovr Hot Water Pump 2 Override State Auto/On/Off
HWP2 Out Ovr State Hot Water Pump 2 Output Override Auto/Pos/Max/Min
State
HWP2 Out Ovr Pct Hot Water Pump 2 Output Override %
Percent
HW Pump VSD Out Hot Water Pump VSD Output %
Setpoints Folder
The Setpoints folder contains one page of adjustable setpoints. See
Table 27.
Table 27: MUI Setpoints Page Contents
Act HW Setpoint Boiler Hot Water Setpoint °F/°C
Act HW Setpoint Mixing Valve Hot Water °F/°C
Setpoint
HWP Diff Pres Sp Hot Water Pump Differential psi
Pressure Setpoint
Fixed HW Sp Boiler Fixed Hot Water Setpoint °F/°C
Fixed HW Sp Mixing Valve Fixed Hot Water °F/°C
Setpoint
OAT Htg Ena Sp Outside Air Temperature °F/°C
Heating Enable Setpoint
OAT Htg Ena Sp Df Outside Air Temperature °F/°C
Heating Enable Differential
Byp Vlv DP Sp Bypass Valve Differential psi
Pressure Setpoint

Parameters Folder
The Parameters folder contains one page of adjustable miscellaneous
setpoints and unit parameters. See Table 28.
Table 28: MUI Parameters Page Contents
Mixing Outside Air Temperature
OAT Reset Low Reset Low °F/°C
Mixing Outside Air Temperature
OAT Reset High Reset High °F/°C
HWS Reset High Mixing Hot Water Reset High °F/°C
HWS Reset Low Mixing Hot Water Reset Low °F/°C
Boiler Outside Air Temperature
OAT Reset Low Reset Low °F/°C
Boiler Outside Air Temperature
OAT Reset High Reset High °F/°C
Hot Water Supply Boiler Reset
HWS Reset High High °F/°C
Hot Water Supply Boiler Reset
HWS Reset Low Low °F/°C
Blr Inter Stg Dly Boiler Interstage Delay Time seconds
Blr Pump Alarm Dly Boiler Pump Alarm Delay seconds
HW Pump Alarm Dly Hot Water Pump Alarm Delay seconds
Iso Vlv Alarm Dly Isolation Valve Alarm Delay seconds
PID Parameters Folder

The PID Parameters folder contains one page of adjustable PID tuning
parameters, such as proportional bands, integration times, and saturation
times. See Table 29.
Table 29: MUI PID Parameters Page Contents
Blr HW PB Boiler Hot Water Proportional °F/°C
Band
Blr HW Int Tm Boiler Hot Water Integration Time seconds
Mixing Vlv PB Mixing Valve Proportional Band °F/°C
Mixing Vlv Int Tm Mixing Valve Integration Time seconds
HW Pump PB Hot Water Pump Proportional psi
Band
HW Pump Int Tm Hot Water Pump Integration Time seconds
Byp Vlv PB Bypass Valve Proportional Band psi
Byp Vlv Int Tm Bypass Valve Integration Time seconds

Runtime Folder
The Runtime folder shows the current values/states of the Boiler and
Pump runtime data. See Table 30.
Table 30: Runtime Folder Contents
Blr 1 Runtime Boiler 1 Runtime hours
Pump 1 Runtime Pump 1 Runtime hours
Blr 1 Runtime Reset Boiler 1 Runtime Reset Off/On
Pump 1 Runtime Reset Pump 1 Runtime Reset Off/On
Pump 2 Runtime Reset Pump 1 Runtime Reset Off/On
MUI Status LEDs

None of the MUI’s LEDs are configured to light.
Accessing a Folder in the MUI
To access a folder in the MUI:
1. On the Home Page, press the ESC key. The Main Menu appears with
folder names.
Each folder contains one or more pages of information. None of the
folders are password-protected.
2. Press the up or down arrow keys to select the desired folder.
3. Press the OK key to view the folder contents.
Note: Information displayed on the MUI can include read-only data
points as well as writable configuration settings, setpoints, and parameters.
Changing a Configuration Setting, Setpoint, or Parameter in
the MUI
To change a configuration setting, setpoint, or parameter:
1. Navigate to the page containing the desired point.
2. Press the Enter key to enter the edit mode.
3. Press the up or down arrow to select the desired point.
4. Press the Enter key again.
5. Press the up or down arrow key to toggle the entry to the desired
setting or value.
6. Press the Enter key to accept or the Clear key to reject.

LCD2x4 User Interface
The LCD2x4 user interface is an optional hardware accessory consisting
of the following:
• 2-line by 4-character LCD
• graphical status icons
• four keys: up, down, clear (C), and OK
The LCD2x4 user interface is available only as an integrated part of the
FX06, FX07, and FX14 packaging.
Figure 31: FX07 with Integral LCD2x4 User Interface
LCD2x4 User Interface Capabilities

The HWS-BLR application template includes a predefined LCD2x4 user
interface configuration. The LCD2x4 configuration organizes information
into folders and pages which you navigate through using the keypad and
display.
You use the LCD2x4 to perform the following functions:
• monitor control points and system status
• adjust setpoints and unit parameters
• initiate overrides
• select the desired display units of measures

LCD2x4 User Interface Navigation
Upon powerup, the LCD2x4 displays the Home Page showing system
information. See Table 31 for a list of the Home Page contents.
Table 31: LCD2x4 User Interface Home Page Contents

System Enable System Enable Status Dis/Ena
Status
System Enable Ovrd Net work System Enable Off/On/Auto/Inv
Outside Air Temp Outside Air Temp DEGF = ºF
DEGF = ºC
HW Supply Temp Hot Water Supply DEGF = ºF
Temperature DEGF = ºC
HW Return Temp Hot Water Return DEGF = ºF
Act HW Setpoint Boiler Hot Water Setpoint DEGF = ºF
DEGF = ºC
Act HW Setpoint Mixing Valve Hot Water DEGF = ºF
Setpoint DEGF = ºC
Blr HWS Temp Boiler Hot Water System DEGF = ºF
Hot Water Diff Hot Water System psi
Press Differential Pressure
In addition to the Home Page, the LCD2x4 also includes 12 folders of

information which you access from the LCD2x4’s Main Menu. See
Table 32 for a list of these folders.
Table 32: LCD2x4 Folders

Folder User Access Contents
Level
Config All HWS-BLR application
configuration settings
System All Hot Water System Points
Main Pumps All Main Hot Water Pumps
Setpoints All Setpoints
Parameters All Miscellaneous setpoints and
parameters
PID Parameters All Proportional bands, integration
times, and saturation times
Runtime All System Runtime Information
Accounts All User management

Config Page
The Config page is only available to Admin users. The page contains
configuration settings made during the Application Wizard session. These
settings are read-only (you cannot change the Boiler configuration from
the LCD2x4). See Table 33.
Table 33: LCD2x4 User Interface Config Page Contents

System Type System Type OnOf/Mod/Blr3
Number Of Number Of Boilers One/Two/Three/Four
Boilers
Iso Vlv Used Isolation Valve Setup No = no
Yes = yes
Iso Vlv Status Isolation Valve Status No = no
Used Setup Yes = yes
Blr Pump Used Boiler Pump Setup No = no
Yes = yes
Blr Pump Status Boiler Pump Status Setup No = no
Used Yes = yes
Main Pump Setup Main Pump Setup None/Cons/Vari/Byp
Main Pump Status Main Pump Status Setup No = no
Used Yes = yes
Number of Main Number Of Main Pumps One/Two
Pumps
Blr Control Type Boiler Control Type FILO/EQRT/EQSU
HW Reset Enable Hot Water Reset Enable Dis/Ena
HW Reset Enable Mixing Valve Hot Water Dis/Ena
Reset Enable
Lead Pump Lead Pump Selection Pmp1/Pmp2
Selection
Main Pump Ctrl Main Pump Control Type Man/EQRT
Type
Main Pump Alm Main Pump Alarm Setup Auto/Man
Setup
Blr Pump Alm Boiler Pump Alarm Setup Auto/Man
Setup
HW Control Hot Water Control HWR/HWS
Variable Variable

Boiler Pages
The Boiler pages
Boiler Pages
The Boiler pages contain four pages showing the current values/states of
the inputs and outputs (Table 34 through Table 37).
Table 34: Boiler 1 Page Contents
Blr1 Iso Vlv Cmd Boiler 1 Isolation Valve Clos/Open
Cmd
Blr1 Iso Vlv Boiler 1 Isolation Valve Clos/Open
Status Status
Blr1 Alarm Boiler 1 Alarm Norm/Alm
Blr1 Pump Alarm Boiler 1 Pump Alarm Norm/Alm
Blr1 Iso Vlv Isolation Valve 1 Alarm Norm/Alam
Alarm
Blr1 Output Boiler 1 Output Pct (%)
Blr1 Pump Cmd Boiler 1 Pump Override Auto/On/Off
Ovr State
Blr1 Output Ovr Boiler 1 Output Override Auto/Pos/Open/Clos
Cmd State
Blr1 Output Ovr Boiler 1 Output Override Pct (%)
Pct Percent
Blr1 Iso Vlv Ovr Isolation Valve 1 Override Auto/Open/Clos
Cmd State
Comb Dpr 1 Cmd Combustion Damper Clos/Open
Command
Comb Dpr 1 Combustion Damper Clos/Open
Status Status
Comb Dpr 1 Cmd Combustion Damper 1 Auto/Open/Clos
Ovr Override State

Blr2 Status Boiler 2 Pump Status Off/On
Blr2 Pump Cmd Boiler 2 Pump Cmd Off/On
Blr2 Iso Vlv Cmd Boiler 2 Isolation Valve
Command Clos/Open
Blr2 Iso Vlv Boiler 2 Isolation Valve
Status Status Clos/Open
Blr2 Iso Vlv
Alarm Iso Valve 2 Alarm Norm/Alam
Blr2 Pump Cmd Boiler 2 Pump Override
Ovr State Auto/On/Off
Blr2 Output Ovr Boiler 2 Output Override
Cmd State Auto/Pos/Open/Clos
Blr2 Output Ovr Boiler 2 Output Override
Pct Percent Pct (%)
Blr2 Iso Vlv Ovr Isolation Valve 2 Override
Cmd State Auto/Open/Clos
Comb Dpr 2 Combustion Damper 2
Status Status Clos/Open
Comb Dpr 2 Combustion Damper 2
Status Command Clos/Open
Comb Dpr 2 Cmd Combustion Damper 2
Ovr Override State Auto/Open/Clos

Blr3 Cmd Boiler 3 Command Off = off
On = on
Blr3 Status Boiler 3 Pump Status Off = off
On = on
Blr3 Pump Cmd Boiler 3 Pump Command Off = off
On = on
Blr3 Pump Status Boiler 3 Pump Status Off = off
On = on
Blr3 Iso Vlv Cmd Boiler 3 Isolation Valve Open = open
Cmd Clos = closed
Blr3 Iso Vlv Boiler 3 Isolation Valve Open = open
Status Status Clos = closed
Blr3 Iso Vlv Iso Valve 3 Alarm Norm/Alam
Alarm
Blr3 Cmd Ovr Boiler 3 Override State Auto = auto
ON = on
OFF= off
Blr3 Pump Cmd Boiler 3 Pump Override Auto = auto
Ovr State ON = on
OFF= off
Blr3 Output Ovr Boiler 3 Output Override Auto = auto
Cmd State Pos = manual position
Open = open
Clos = closed
Pct Percent
Blr3 Iso Vlv Ovr Isolation Valve 3 Override Auto = auto
Cmd State Open = open
Clos = closed
Comb Dpr 3 Cmd Combustion Damper 3 Open = open
Command Clos = closed
Comb Dpr 3 Combustion Damper 3 Open = open
Comb Dpr 3 Cmd Combustion Damper 3 Auto = auto
Ovr Override State Open = open
Clos = closed

Blr4 Cmd Off = off
Boiler 4 Command On = on
Blr4 Status Off = off
Boiler 4 Pump Status On = on
Blr4 Pump Cmd Off = off
Boiler 4 Pump Command On = on
Blr4 Pump Status Off = off
Boiler 4 Pump Status On = on
Blr4 Iso Vlv Cmd Boiler 4 Isolation Valve Open = open
Blr4 Iso Vlv Boiler 4 Isolation Valve Open = open
Blr4 Iso Vlv Norm/Alam
Alarm Isolation Valve 4 Alarm
Blr4 Pump Cmd Boiler 4 Pump Override Auto/On/Off
Ovr State
Blr4 Output Ovr Auto = auto
Cmd Pos = manual position
Boiler 4 Output Override Open = open

State Clos = closed
Pct Percent
Blr4 Iso Vlv Ovr Auto = auto
Cmd Open = open
Isolation Valve 4 Override
State Clos = closed
Comb Dpr 4 Cmd Combustion Damper 4 Open = open
Comb Dpr 4 Combustion Damper Open = open
Comb Dpr 4 Cmd Auto = auto
Ovr Open = open
Combustion Damper
Override State Clos = closed

HW System Page
The HW System page contains one page of adjustable setpoints. See
Table 38.
Table 38: LCD HW System Page Contents
Comb Dpr Cmd Combustion Damper Open = open
Comb Dpr Status Open = open
Combustion Damper Status Clos = closed
Comb Dpr Ovr Auto = auto
State Open = open
Combustion Damper
MixVlv Out Ovr Auto = auto
State Pos = manual position
Mixing Valve Output Open = open

MixVlv Out Ovr Mixing Valve Output Pct (%)
Pct Override Percent
Mixing Vlv Pct (%)
Output Mixing Valve Output
Mix Valve Dir/Rev
Polarity Mixing Valve Polarity
Bypass Out Ovr Auto = auto
State Pos = manual position
Bypass Valve Output Open = open

Bypass Vlv Pct (%)
Output Bypass Valve Output
Main Pump Alm Off/On/Inv
Reset Main Pump Alarm Reset
Blr Pump Alm Off/On/Inv
Reset Boiler Pump Alarm Reset
HW PID Out PID Output Pct (%)
Emerg Pwr Off Emergency Power Off Norm/Alm
Status Status

Main Pumps Page
The Main Pump page contains the current values/states of the inputs and
outputs. See Table 39.
Table 39: Main Pumps Page Contents

HWP1 Alarm Hot Water Pump 1 Alarm Norm/Alm
HWP1 Output Hot Water Pump 1 Output Pct
HWP1 Cmd Ovr Hot Water Pump 1 Override Auto/On/Off
State
HWP1 Out Ovr Hot Water Pump 1 Out Auto/Pos/Max/Min
State Override State
HWP1 Out Ovr Hot Water Pump 1 Out Pct (%)
HWP2 Alarm Hot Water Pump 2 Alarm Norm/Alm
HWP2 Output Hot Water Pump 2 Output Pct
HWP2 Cmd Ovr Hot Water Pump 2 Override Auto/On/Off
State
HWP2 Out Ovr Hot Water Pump 2 Output Auto/Pos/Max/Min
State Override State
HWP2 Out Ovr Hot Water Pump 2 Output Pct (%)
HW Pump VSD Pct (%)
Out Hot Water Pump VSD Output

Setpoints Page
The Setpoints page is only available to Admin users. The page contains
adjustable setpoints. See Table 40.
Table 40: LCD2x4 User Interface Setpoints Page Contents
Act HW Boiler Hot Water Setpoint DEGF = ºF
Setpoint DEGF = ºC
Act HW Mixing Valve Hot Water DEGF = ºF
Setpoint Setpoint DEGF = ºC
HWP Diff Pres Hot Water Pump Diff Press psi
Sp Setpoint
Fixed HW Sp Boiler Fixed Hot Water DEGF = ºF
Setpoint DEGF = ºC
Fixed HW Sp Mixing Valve Fixed Hot Water DEGF = ºF
Setpoint DEGF = ºC
OAT Htg Ena Sp Outside Air Temperature DEGF = ºF
Heating Enable Setpoint DEGF = ºC
OAT Htg Ena Sp Outside Air Temperature DEGF = ºF
Df Heating Enable Differential DEGF = ºC
Byp Vlv DP Sp Bypass Valve Differential psi
Pressure Setpoint

Parameters Page
The Parameters folder is only available to Admin users; it contains one
page of adjustable miscellaneous setpoints and unit parameters. See
Table 41.
Table 41: LCD2x4 User Interface Parameters Page Contents
OAT Reset Low Mixing Outside Air °F/°C
Temperature Reset Low
OAT Reset High Mixing Outside Air °F/°C
Temperature Reset High
HWS Reset High Mixing Hot Water Reset High °F/°C
HWS Reset Low Mixing Hot Water Reset Low °F/°C
OAT Reset Low Boiler Outside Air °F/°C
Temperature Reset Low
OAT Reset High Boiler Outside Air °F/°C
Temperature Reset High
HWS Reset High HWS Boiler Reset High °F/°C
HWS Reset Low HWS Boiler Reset Low °F/°C
Blr Inter Stg Boiler Inter Steg Delay Time seconds
Dly
Blr Pump Alarm Boiler Pump Alarm Delay seconds
Dly
HW Pump Alarm Hot Water Pump Alarm Delay seconds
Dly
Iso Vlv Alarm Isolation Valve Alarm Delay seconds
Dly

PID Parameters Page
The PID Parameters page is available only to Admin users; it contains
adjustable PID tuning parameters, such as proportional bands, integration
times, and saturation times. See Table 42.
Table 42: LCD2x4 User Interface PID Parameters Page Contents
Blr HW PB Boiler Hot Water Proportional °F/°C
Band
Blr HW Int Tm Boiler Hot Water Integration seconds
Time
Mixing Vlv PB Mixing Valve Proportional Band °F/°C
Mixing Vlv seconds
Int Tm Mixing Valve Integration Time
HW Pump PB Hot Water Pump Proportional psi
Band
HW Pump Int Hot Water Pump Integration seconds
Tm Time
Byp Vlv PB Bypass Valve Proportional psi
Band
Byp Vlv Int seconds
Tm Bypass Valve Integration Time

Runtime Page
The Runtime page shows the current values/states of the Boiler and Pump
runtime data. See Table 43.
Table 43: Runtime Page Contents
Blr 1 Runtime
Reset Boiler 1 Runtime Reset Off/On
Blr 2 Runtime
Blr 3 Runtime
Blr 4 Runtime
Pump 1 Runtime
Reset Pump 1 Runtime Reset Off/On
Pump 2 Runtime
Reset Pump 1 Runtime Reset Off/On

FX Setup Page
The FX Setup page is only available to Admin users. The page contains
configuration settings for the LCD2x4. See Table 44.
Table 44: LCD2x4 User Interface FX Setup Page Contents

Display Units Units of measure on the DEGF = °F/°C
LCD2x4
LCD Contrast Contrast setting for the LOW = low
LCD2x4 MED = medium
HIGH = high
Backlight time Backlight time for the OFF = always off
min LCD2x4 2 = 2 minutes
10 = 10 minutes
20 = 20 minutes
ON = always on
Default color Default backlight color for BLUE = blue
the LCD2x4 RED = red
Events Page
No events are configured.
Graphical Status Icons

None of the LCD2x4 user interface graphical status icons are configured
to light.
Accessing a Page in the LCD2x4 UI

To access a page in the LCD2x4 UI:
1. On the Home Page, press the Clear (C) key. The Main Menu appears
with page names.
2. Press the up or down arrow keys to select the desired page.
Note: Some pages require Admin logon.
3. Press the OK key to view the page contents. Use the up and down
arrows to scroll through the points.
Note: Information displayed on the LCD2x4 UI can include read-
only data points as well as writable configuration settings, setpoints,
and parameters.

Changing a Configuration Setting, Setpoint, or Parameter in
the LCD2x4 UI
To change a configuration setting, setpoint, or parameter:
1. Navigate to the page containing the desired point.
2. Use the Up and Down arrows to display the desired point to change.
3. Press the Enter key to enter the edit mode. The point’s setting/value
blinks while in the edit mode.
4. Press the up or down arrow to toggle the entry to the desired setting or
value.
5. Press the Enter key to accept the change or the Clear (C) key to reject
the change.

Supervisor Interface
The HWS-BLR application template contains predefined mappings
between the application points and N2 points, LONWORKS® network
variables, and BACnet® objects. After you select the protocol type in the
Application Wizard, the corresponding network profile is added to the
HWS-BLR application file.
The actual network profile depends on which configuration settings were
selected in the Application Wizard. The Protocol Documentation and
Network Resource Files generated by the Application Wizard provide you
with details about the actual network profile. Make sure you select the
appropriate options in the Application Wizard Preferences dialog box, or
the desired files are not generated.
• If the Generate Protocol Documentation option was selected in the
Application Wizard Preferences dialog, then the network
documentation is generated at the end of the Application Wizard
session.
• If the Generate Network Protocol Files option was selected, then the
N2 Print files (*.prn) or LONWORKS network resource files (*.xif,
*.typ, *.enu, *.ftp, *.typ) are generated at the end of the Application
Wizard session.
Note: BACnet integration does not require resource files.
Building Efficiency
507 E. Michigan Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Johnson Controls® is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.

All other marks herein are the marks of their respective owners. © 2010 Johnson Controls, Inc.

Hot Water System-Boiler Controller Application Note

Uploaded by

Document Information

Original Title

Copyright

Available Formats

Share this document

Share or Embed Document

Sharing Options

Did you find this document useful?

Is this content inappropriate?

Copyright:

Available Formats

Hot Water System-Boiler Controller Application Note

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

Application Note Hot Water System – Boiler

Issue Date July 19, 2010

Hot Water System—Boiler Controller

Application Note - Hot Water System-Boiler Controller .........................4

© 2010 Johnson Controls, Inc. www.johnsoncontrols.com

FX CommPro Concepts......................................................................................... 38

User Interface Concepts........................................................................................ 38

2 Hot Water System—Boiler Controller Application Note

Hot Water System—Boiler Controller Application Note 3

4 Hot Water System—Boiler Controller Application Note

Hot Water System—Boiler Controller Application Note 5

Figure 1: Facility Explorer Boiler Application Architecture

6 Hot Water System—Boiler Controller Application Note

Hot Water System—Boiler Controller Application Note 7

System Start Determination

System Pump Control

System Pump Types

8 Hot Water System—Boiler Controller Application Note

System Pump Sequencing

System Pump Operation—Constant Volume

System Pump Operation—Variable Volume

Hot Water System—Boiler Controller Application Note 9

Figure 3: System Pump Operation Example 2

System Pump Operation—Bypass Differential Control

System Water Flow Proof

10 Hot Water System—Boiler Controller Application Note

Process Variable Determination

Hot Water System—Boiler Controller Application Note 11

12 Hot Water System—Boiler Controller Application Note

Table 4: First On/Last Off Operation (Increasing PID Output)

Table 5: First On/Last Off Operation (Decreasing PID Output)

• Equal Runtime: when you select this option, the HWS-BLR

Table 6: Equal Runtime Operation (Increasing PID Output)

Table 7: Equal Runtime Operation (Decreasing PID Output)

Hot Water System—Boiler Controller Application Note 13

Table 8: Equal Starts Operation (Increasing PID Output)

Table 9: Equal Starts Operation (Decreasing PID Output)

On/Off Boiler Sequencing

Table 10: Capacity and Differential Based on Number of Boilers

14 Hot Water System—Boiler Controller Application Note

Modulating Boiler Sequencing

Table 11: Capacity and Differential Based on Number of Boilers

The Capacity and Differential depends on the number of stages.

Figure 5: Modulating Boiler Sequencing Example 1

Hot Water System—Boiler Controller Application Note 15

On/Off Boiler with Mixing Valve Sequencing

Table 12: Capacity and Differential Based on Number of Boilers

16 Hot Water System—Boiler Controller Application Note

Boiler Water Flow Proof

Table 13: No Boiler Water Flow

Hot Water System—Boiler Controller Application Note 17

Isolation Valve Status

Combustion Damper Operation

18 Hot Water System—Boiler Controller Application Note

Emergency Power Off

Hot Water System—Boiler Controller Application Note 19

20 Hot Water System—Boiler Controller Application Note

Installing the HWS-BLR application Package

Hot Water System—Boiler Controller Application Note 21

22 Hot Water System—Boiler Controller Application Note

Selecting the Boiler System Application Template

Hot Water System—Boiler Controller Application Note 23

Figure 10: Loading Application Status Bar