TAC I/A Series 1

MicroNet VAV Series Controller

MicroNet VAV Controllers MNL-V3RVx
The TAC I/A Series MicroNet™ VAV (Variable Air
Volume) Controller is an interoperable controller
designed in accordance with LonMark® guidelines.
When programmed using WorkPlace Tech Tool (WP
Tech) or loaded with a pre-engineered application, it
provides control strategies for pressure independent
terminal boxes with, or without, reheat capabilities.
The VAV series controller features Sensor Link
(S-Link) support, LED indication, one digital input,
one universal input, three digital outputs, one analog
output, an integral patented pressure transducer,
and two triac outputs for interface with an external
actuator. These controllers can function either in a
standalone mode or as part of a LonWorks® TP/FT-
10 Free Topology communications network.
SPECIFICATIONS The VAV series controller offers the advantages
of standalone or networked control. Using a TAC
Hardware I/A Series MicroNet Sensor (MN-Sx Series), the
Dimensions operator can monitor controller performance and edit
4-1/2 H x 5 W x 1-5/8 D operational values. The WorkPlace Tech Tool software
(114 x 127 x 41 mm). is used to program the controllers or download
applications from the application library.
Enclosure
Conforms to NEMA-1 requirements. Meets UL94-5V
flammability for plenum application use.
Conduit Knockouts Humidity
Not applicable. Order optional MicroNet Enclosure, 5 to 85% RH, non-condensing.
MNA-FLO-1, if wiring to flexible conduit is desired. Wiring Terminals
Power Supply Input Screw terminals. Single AWG #14 (2.08 mm2) wire.
20.4 to 30 Vac, 50/60 Hz. Up to two AWG #18 (0.823 mm2) or smaller wires.
Maximum Power Consumption Velocity Pressure Input
102 VA (12 VA plus DO loads @24 VA each and Triac
load (total 18 VA). Operating Range
0.0 to 2.5 in. of W.C. (0.0 to 0.622 kPa).
Surge Immunity Compliance
IEEE C62.41 (IEEE-587, Category A & B). Control Range
0.05 to 2.00 in. of W.C. (0.125 to 0.498 kPa).
Agency Listings
Accuracy
FCC ± 5% @ 1.00 in. of W.C. (0.249 kPa) with Laminar
Class B. flow @ 77 °F (25 °C) and suitable flow station
UL Sensor Type
UL-916 (File # E71385 Category PAZX). Self-calibrating flow sensor (differential pressure).
UL Listed to Canadian Safety Standards (CAN/CSA Tubing Connections
C22.2). Barb fittings for 0.170” I.D. FRPE polyethylene tubing
European Community – EMC Directive 89/336/ or 1/4” O.D./0.125” I.D. tygon tubing (high and low
EEC pressure taps).
EN61326 Tubing Length
5 ft. (1.52 m) maximum each tube.
Ambient Limits
Continued on next page.
Operating Temperature
32 to 131 °F (0 to 55 ° C).
Shipping and Storage Temperature
-40 to 160 °F (-40 to 71 °C).
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Continued from first page. 1K ohm Resistance

0 to 1.5K ohms.
Digital Outputs
10K ohm Thermistor w/ 11K ohm Shunt
Relay Outputs Resistor
SW24H1, SW24H2, and SW24H3 Current 40 to 250 °F (-40 to 121 °C) range. TSMN-57011-
Ratings 850, TS-5700-850 Series or equivalent.
24 VA each at 24 Vac, 50/60 Hz. Form A, Single-
Pole, Single-Throw (SPST), Normally-open. 300K 10K Resistance
cycles at 24 Vac, 24 VA (0.4 power factor). 0 to 10.5K ohms.

Triac Outputs Voltage

Current Ratings 0 to 5 Vdc.
18 VA (0.75 A) each output at 24 Vac. Total of 18 VA Current
for both outputs. 0 to 20 mA requires an external 250 ohm shunt
Typical Load resistor.
24 Vac synchronous motor with impedance protected Digital Input
windings. Dry Contact. Detection of closed switch requires less
Digital Input than 300 ohms. Detection of open switch requires
Dry Contact. Detection of closed switch requires less more than 1.5K ohms.
than 300 ohm. Detection of open switch requires Analog Output
more than 100K ohm.
Current
Universal Input 0 to 20 mA (output load range from 80 to 550 ohms).
1K ohm Balco Input
-40 to 250 °F (-40 to 121 °C) range. TSMN-81011,
TS-8000 Series or equivalent.
1K ohm Platinum Input
-40 to 240 °F (-40 to 116 °C) range.
TSMN-58011, TS-5800 Series or equivalent.

Inputs from MN-Sx TAC I/A Series MicroNet Sensor

Inputs Description MN-Sx Sensor
Space Temperature 32 to 122 °F (0 to 50 °C) MN-S1, MN-S1HT, MN-S2, MN-S2HT, MN-S3,
MN-S3HT, MN-S4, MN-S4HT, MN-S4-FCS, MN-
S4HT-FCS, MN-S5 and MN-S5HT
Space Humidity 5 to 95% RH, Non-condensing MN-S1HT, MN-S2HT, MN-S3HT, MN-S4HT,
MN‑S4HT-FCS, and MN-S5HT
Adjustable Setpoint 40 to 95 °F (4 to 35°C) MN-S3, MN-S3HT, MN-S4, MN-S4HT, MN-S4-
FCS, MN-S4HT-FCS, MN-S5, and MN-S5HT
Override For standalone occupancy MN-S2, MN-S2HT, MN-S3, MN-S3HT, MN-S4,
Pushbutton control or remote status MN-S4HT, MN-S5, and MN-S5HT
monitoring of local status
condition.
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Fan Operation and Fan mode selection: On, Speed MN-S4, MN-S4HT, MN-S4-FCS, MN-S4HT-FCS,
Speed (Low/Medium/High), or Auto. MN-S5, and MN-S5HT
System Mode System mode selection: Heat, MN-S4, MN-S4HT, MN-S5, and MN-S5HT
Cool, Off, or Auto.
Emergency Heat Emergency heat mode selection: MN-S5 and MN-S5HT
Enable or Disable

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MODELS
Control Strategies
Part Number Inputs/Outputs
Box Configuration Reheat Type Other
3 Digital Outputs (DO)
Staged Electric
1 Analog Output (AO) Cooling Reheat
Series Fan Occupancy
MNL-V3RVxa 2 Triac Outputs (TO) Floating/Proportional
Induction Satelliteb
Hydronic Reheat
1 Universal Input (UI) Parallel Fan
Time Proportioned
1 Digital Input (DI)

a V denotes LonMark VAV (Variable Air Volume) profile. “x” denotes profile version.
b Available control strategies depend on controller I/O.

FEATURES TAC I/A Series VAV FLow Balance Software

Designed for new or existing systems, the VAV series
controller may be applied to pressure independent
terminal boxes with, or without, reheat capabilities.
The VAV controller offers the following types of Box
Configuration and Reheat control strategies:
• Cooling.
• Series Fan.
• Parallel Fan.
• Induction.
• Staged Electric Reheat.
• Floating/Proportional Hydronic Reheat.
• Time Proportioned.
• Capability to function in standalone mode or
as part of a LonWorks TP/FT-10 Free Topology
communications network.
•  roportional (P), Proportional Plus Integral (PI),
P that are not polarity sensitive.
and Proportional Plus Integral and Derivative (PID)
control for cooling and heating.
• Patented pressure transducer for years of reliable,
accurate air flow readings.
• Air balancing using the TAC I/A Series
MicroNet VAV Flow Balance software.
• Directly compatible with terminal boxes which
contain a synchronous-motor-driven damper
actuator.
• Conforms to the LonMark VAV controller profile.
• Plenum-rated enclosure allows direct mounting in
plenum.
Provides flow balancing for networked and
standalone VAV series controllers. Features include:
• Local network control.
• Damper and fan adjustment.
• Setpoint monitoring and adjustment.
• Flow validation and calibration.
• Sequence, calibration, and control setpoint logs.
Communications
LonWorks Networks
LonWorks communications network uses an
FTT‑10 Free Topology configuration. Controllers on
a LonWorks network can communicate with each
other in a peer-to-peer fashion. A LonWorks network
has a communications speed of 78k baud, using
unshielded, twisted-pair cabling, with connections
S-Link
The Sensor Link (S-Link) communications wiring
provides power and a communication interface for an
MN-Sx TAC I/A Series MicroNet sensor. The various
MN-Sx sensors can provide room temperature,
room humidity, setpoint adjustment, and occupancy
override. This connection uses two-wire, unshielded
cable and is not polarity sensitive. Maximum wire
length allowed between a controller and a TAC I/A
Series MicroNet Sensor is 200 ft (61 m).
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Software Capabilities
• Conforms to the LonMark guidelines.
• WorkPlace Tech Tool is capable of reconfiguring
and editing application configuration data to
fit a wide range of variable air volume control
requirements.
• HVAC interoperability achieved through use of
LonMark HVAC profiles.
• Air balancing provided by the I/A Series MicroNet
VAV Flow Balance software.

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TAC I/A Series MicroNet VAV Controller Architecture

PDA
MicroNet Sensor
Desktop PC or (MN-S5 Shown) 5
Notebook PC with
WorkPlace Tech MNL-V3RVx 4 MN 110 or MN 130 UNC
Tool Software or MN 50 Controller Controller
1 2
Controller 3

appareil numerique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le material brouilleur du Canada
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet
may cause undesired operation.
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
This device conforms with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device

D E C O N N E C T E R AVA N T E N T R E T E N .
DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE SERVICING.
I N T E R C O N N E C T S E PA R AT E C L A S S 2 C I R C U I T S .
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE. DO NOT

C5
DO5

DO5: 250VAC, 3A Max, COS f = 0.4.

DO1-DO4: 24VAC, 0.4A Max Total Load.
S-LK: 16VDC Max, Class 2.
CAUTION

UI: 5VDC Max, Class 2.

Ambient Temp: -40°C to +60°C

Power: 24VAC, 50/60Hz, Class 2,

Regulating Equipment
N2223

Temperature indicating and

DO4
8.5VA + DO1-DO4 loads.

24VAC
DO3
DO2
24VAC
DO1
SW
24H

E9429
934G
SW 3

MNL-CIM
24H
SW 2
24H

T
I
M
24H 1

X
V
C
E
R
C
24G

SRVC
R
S

LON
GN

J1
AO

LON
D

S-LK
S-LK

COM 0V
UI

COM 0V
UI1

MNL-11RF2
S-L

I/A Series
K/C DI

UI2

24VAC
OM

MicroNet Controller

UI3
S-L
K

GND
0V
LON
LON

Interface Module

LONWORKS Router 6
Network (if required) MN
I/A
Se
rie
80 s®
0

MN 100, MN 150, or MNL-V1RVx or 4

MN 200 Controller MNL-V2RVx MN 800 MicroNet Sensor
Controller Controller (MN-S3 Shown)

1 A PC can be connected to the LONWORKS TP/FT-10 Network, either directly or through the LONWORKS® network jack of a
LONWORKS controller or MN-Sxxx Wall Sensor. The PC must have an Echelon® LonTalk® adapter card.
2 Programming any of the TAC I/A Series controllers, or the TAC I/A Series MN 800 controller, requires WorkPlace Tech Tool.
3 This controller is not suitable for exposed mounting on a wall or panel, or in any other easily accessible place due to the
possibility of personal contact with the high-voltage terminals. It must be mounted inside a suitable grounded metal enclosure.
4 MicroNet Sensors can be connected to any MN controller.
5 A PDA running the Pocket I/A interface software may be used to communicate with MicroNet I/A Series controllers.
6 When routers are used, WP Tech is able to communicate through them to any of the TAC I/A Series devices on the network.

MicroNet Sensor MN 100, MN 150, or MN 800

MNL-V3RVx MN 200 Controller
(MN-S5 Shown) Controller
or MN 50
4 Controller I/A
MN
Se
80
0
rie
s®

CLO
SE2
OP
EN2 4G
SW 4G
24H

TAC I/A Series

SW 3
24H
SW 2
24H
24H 1
24G
GN AO
D CO
M
UI
S-L
K/C DI

Enterprise Server
OM
S-L
K

LONWORKS
LON
LON

Network

6 Router
appareil numerique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le material brouilleur du Canada
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet
may cause undesired operation.
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
This device conforms with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device

D E C O N N E C T E R AVA N T E N T R E T E N .
D I S C O N N E C T P O W E R B E F O RE S E R V I C I N G .
I N T E R C O N N E C T S EPA R AT E C L A S S 2 C I R C U I T S .
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE. DO NOT

C5

(if required)
DO5

DO5: 250VAC, 3A Max, COS f = 0.4.

DO1-DO4: 24VAC, 0.4A Max Total Load.
S-LK: 16VDC Max, Class 2.
CAUTION

UI: 5VDC Max, Class 2.

Ambient Temp: -40°C to +60°C

Power: 24VAC, 50/60Hz, Class 2,

Regulating Equipment
N2223

Temperature indicating and

DO4
8.5VA + DO1-DO4 loads.

24VAC
DO3
DO2
24VAC
DO1
E9429
934G
T
I
M
X
V
C
E
R
C

Ethernet
V

SRVC
R
S

LON
J1

LON
S-LK
S-LK

COM 0V

4
COM 0V
UI1

MNL-11RF2
I/A Series

3
UI2

24VAC
UI3

GND
0V

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MNL-V1RVx or MN 110 or MN 130 MicroNet Sensor

UNC MNL-V2RVx Controller (MN-S3 Shown)
Controller Controller

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