i2/b3 865/866/885-V Controller

Retrofit Guide

P1
(LO) (LOW)

AIR FLOW
8xx-V
P2 INPUT
(HI) (HIGH)
CAUTION
MORE THAN ONE DISCONNECT SWITCH
MAY BE REQUIRED TO DE-ENERGIZE THIS
EQUIPMENT BEFORE SERVICING.
This equipment complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. COM 21
1 IN 1 Operation is subject to the following two conditions.
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference. RS-485
(2) This device must accept any interference received, COM 20
2 IN 2 including interference that may cause undesired PORT
operation.
SHIELD 19
3 RET UNIVERSAL
INPUTS A07 18
4 IN 3 ANALOG
OUTPUTS RET 17
5 IN 4
0-10 VDC
AO6 16
6 RET
TRIAC REF 15
7 SPWR
DIGITAL
SMART OUT5 14
8 RET OUTPUTS
SENSOR 24VAC , OUT4 13
9 IN 5 0.5A
USE COPPER CONDUCTORS ONLY OUT3 12
10 2 4VAC
INPUT: CLASS 2 POWER ONLY
11 24VAC , 0.42A, 10VA, 50/60HZ
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Title: i2/b3 865/866/885-V Controller Retrofit Guide

Revision: D
Date: December, 2010

Schneider Electric part number: 30-3001-988

i2/b3 865/866/885-V Controller

Infinet Controller Firmware Version 3.3

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i2/b3 865/866/885-V Controller
Retrofit Guide
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Revision D.1

July, 2018
 Contents

Regulatory Notices ................................................................ 7

Radio Interference - Federal Communications Commission .... 7
Industry Canada ......................................................................... 7
CE - Compliance to European Union (EU) ................................ 8
Australian Communications Authority (ACA) .......................... 8
WEEE - Directive of the European Union (EU) ........................ 8
About this Manual ................................................................. 9
What’s in this Manual .................................................................... 9
Related Documentation .................................................................. 10
Symbols Used .................................................................................. 10
Chapter 1 Mechanical Installation ........................................................ 11
Mechanical Installation .................................................................. 12
Removing the Old Controller ........................................................ 12
Installing the New “-V” Controller ............................................... 13
Chapter 2 Connections .......................................................................... 17
Power Connections .......................................................................... 18
Universal Input Connections .......................................................... 19
Smart Sensor Connections ............................................................. 21
Digital Output Connections ............................................................ 22
How to Wire Digital Outputs .......................................................... 23
Rewiring Digital Outputs for an Old i2/b3 8xx-VAV Controller 26
Rewiring Digital Outputs for a TCX Controller .......................... 27
Analog Output Connections ............................................................ 29
Airflow Connections ........................................................................ 30

i2/b2 865/866/885-VAV Controller Retrofit Guide 5

Contents

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 Regulatory Notices

Note: The following regulatory notices are for the new i2/b3 865, 866
and 885-V Controllers, not for the older controllers they are
replacing.

Radio Interference - Federal Communications Commission

FCC Rules and Regulations CFR 47, Part 15, Class A

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is

subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Caution: The user that changes or makes modifications not expressly

approved by Schneider Electric for compliance could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.

Industry Canada
ICES-003

This is a Class A digital device that meets all requirements of the

Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations.

i2/b2 865/866/885-V Controller Retrofit Guide 7

Regulatory Notices

CE - Compliance to European Union (EU)

89/336/EEC - EMC Directive

This equipment complies with the rules of the Official Journal

of the European Communities specified in the EMC directive
89/336/EEC governing the Self Declaration of the CE Marking
for the European Union..

Australian Communications Authority (ACA)

AS/NZS 3548

This equipment carries the C-Tick label and complies with

EMC and radio communications regulations of the
Australian Communications Authority (ACA), governing
the Australian and New Zealand communities.

WEEE - Directive of the European Union (EU)

2002/96/EC

This equipment and its packaging carry the waste electrical

and electronic equipment (WEEE) label, in compliance with
European Union (EU) Directive 2002/96/EC, governing the
disposal and recycling of electrical and electronic equipment in
the European community.

CAUTION
All pertinent state, regional, and local safety regulations must be
observed when installing and using this product.
For reasons of safety and to assure compliance with documented product information,
repairs to components should be performed only by the manufacturer or an authorized
dealer.
Failure to observe this precaution can result in injury or equipment
damage.

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 About this Manual

What’s in this Manual

The new Andover Continuum i2/b3 865/866/885-V controllers can
replace the previous generation i2/b3 865/866/885 VAV controllers, as
well as the older generation of TCX 865/866 VAV controllers.

This manual highlights the mounting and connecting differences

between the new and older controllers and what you should consider
when replacing a unit. It consists of the following chapters:

z Chapter 1: Mechanical Installation

z Chapter 2: Connections

Note: This manual is not a replacement for the installation

instructions supplied with each controller, or the information
and descriptions supplied in the i2 and b3 Controller Technical
Reference manuals.

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About this Manual

Related Documentation
For additional or related information, refer to these documents.

Document Document
Number
For new replacement controllers:
i2/b3 865/866/885-V Installation Instructions 30-3001-985
i2 Controller Technical Reference 30-3001-861
b3 and b4920 Controller Technical Reference 30-3001-862
For older controllers being replaced:
i2/b3 865/866 VAV Controller Installation Sheet 30-3001-810
i2/b3 885 VAV Controller Installation Sheet 30-3001-848
TCX 865/866 VAV Installation Guide 30-3001-497

Symbols Used
The Notes, Warnings and Cautions that may be used in this manual
are listed below.

Note: Contains additional information of interest to the user.

CAUTION or WARNING
Type of hazard
How to avoid hazard.
Failure to observe this precaution can result in injury or equipment
damage.

DANGER
ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD
How to avoid hazard.
Failure to observe these instructions will result in death or serious
injury.

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 Chapter 1
Mechanical Installation

This chapter explains how to mechanically replace an older i2/b3

865/866/885 VAV or TCX 865/866 VAV controller with the new i2/b3
865, 866 or 885-V controller.

The new controllers have been redesigned with a new actuator

component. Other small changes have been made, but the controllers
are essentially the same, allowing the new “-V” models to replace older
models with only minor changes to mounting the unit, securing the
shaft of the VAV unit, and making the correct input, output, power,
airflow, and communication connections.

This chapter discusses the physical removal of the older unit and the
mounting of the replacement controllers. Chapter 2 discusses the
connections you must make to complete the installation.

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Chapter 1: Mechanical Installation

Mechanical Installation
Removing an old i2/b3 865/866/885 model or TCX 865/866 model VAV
controller and replacing it with the new “-V” model consists of two
procedures.

z Removing the old controller

z Installing the new “-V” controller

Remove Replace

(LO)
(HI)
P2

P1
11
10 2 4VAC

1
8

3
9

(HIGH)

(LOW)
IN 5

RET

RET

IN 4

IN 3

RET

IN 2

IN 1

INPUT
AIR FLOW
INPUTS
UNIVERSAL
INPUT: CLASS 2 POWER ONLY
24VAC

SENSOR
SMART
USE COPPER CONDUCTORS ONLY
V

(2) This device must accept any interference received,

(1) This
Operation
This equipment

CAUTION
EQUIPMENT BEFORE SERVICING.
MAY BE REQUIRED TO DE-ENERGIZE THIS
MORE THAN ONE DISCONNECT SWITCH
p
This device may not cause harmful interference.
operation.
operation.
including

q p
, 0.42A,
0.42A, 10VA,

is ssubject
g interference that may cause undesired

ubject to the following

complies with p
V 50/60HZ
50/60HZ

part 15 of the FCC rules.

L

g two conditions.

866-V
0-10 VDC
24VAC ,

OUTPUTS
OUTPUTS

ANALOG
DIGITAL

RS-485
PORT
0.5A

TRIAC REF 15

COM
COM
SHIELD 19
OUT3 12

OUT4 13

OUT5 14

AO6 16

RET 17

A07 18

20

21
i2/b3 865/866/885 or
TCX 865/866 VAV Controller i2/b3 865/866/885-V Controller

Removing the Old Controller

To remove the older unit, perform the following steps:

Step 1: Remove the mounting screw located by the input and output
terminals.

Step 2: Disconnect the airflow input and output tubing.

Step 3: Disconnect all the inputs and outputs, including the Infinet or
BACnet, power, digital output, analog output, smart sensor
and universal input connections

Step 4: Unscrew the nuts on the U-bolt clamp to loosen the grip on the
VAV shaft and remove the entire unit.

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 Chapter 1: Mechanical Installation

Installing the New “-V” Controller

To install the new “-V” model controller, perform the following steps:

Alternative Damper Shaft Adjustable Stops Mounting Clip

Mounting Screw Position
Actuator Clutch Release

Damper Shaft
Hex Mounting Screws Damper Position Indicator

Alternative Damper Shaft

Mounting Screw Position

Alternate
Damper Shaft Mounting Bracket

Damper Shaft Collar Cover Release

Battery Location
Cover Release
(Remove cover)
4-Position Dipswitch
Service Port Location
(Remove cover)
P1
Velocity Sensor
Inputs
(LO) (LOW) 866-V Jumper for Actuator
P2
AIR FLOW
Direction
(Barbed fittings) INPUT
(HI) (HIGH)
CAUTION
MORE THAN ONE DISCONNECT SWITCH TD LED = Yellow
MAY BE REQUIRED TO DE-ENERGIZE THIS
Two CPU LEDs EQUIPMENT BEFORE SERVICING. RD LED = Green
This equipment complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. COM 21
1 IN 1
Green = b3 controller Operation is subject to the following two conditions.
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference received,
RS-485
COM 20 Wireless LED = Red
2 IN 2 including interference that may cause undesired PORT
Yellow = i2 controller operation.
SHIELD 19
3 RET UNIVERSAL
INPUTS A07 18
4 IN 3 ANALOG
OUTPUTS RET 17
5 IN 4
0-10 VDC
AO6 16
6 RET
TRIAC REF 15
7 SPWR
DIGITAL
Note: Input, Output, and 8 RET
SMART
SENSOR
OUTPUTS
OUT5 14
24VAC , OUT4 13
Smart Sensor connections will 9 IN 5 0.5A
USE COPPER CONDUCTORS ONLY OUT3 12
vary per controller model. 10 2 4VAC
INPUT: CLASS 2 POWER ONLY
11 24VAC , 0.42A, 10VA, 50/60HZ

Cover Release
Mounting Bracket

Step 1: Check the mounting location for the Andover Continuum i2 or

b3 865/866/885-V controller. The unit is typically mounted
with the controller extending down or to the right from the
damper shaft. However, the controller can be operated in any
position within the vertical plane.

Note: Installing the controller to the right (with the barbed fittings
pointing down) will help to prevent condensate from migrating
into the on-board velocity sensor.

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Chapter 1: Mechanical Installation

With a downward extension, the available area around the

damper shaft must measure 6” (160 mm) down from the lower
edge of the shaft, 4.5” (120 mm) to the right, 1.5” (40 mm) to
the left and 1.75” (45 mm) above the shaft. Ensure the location
allows enough clearance for servicing.

The actuator is designed to mount over a 1/2” (12.7 mm)

diameter shaft with a minimum of 2.5” (63.5 mm) of exposed
shaft. If the damper shaft diameter is less than 1/2” (12.7 mm)
an adapter is required. An adapter (p/n AM-135) is available
from Schneider Electric to allow mounting on 3/8” (9.5 mm)
damper shaft. The 865/866/885-V controller will not work with
larger damper shaft diameters.

Step 2: If the exposed damper shaft is less than 2” (51 mm) but at
least 1” (25.4 mm) long, move the two damper shaft mounting
screws to the alternate lower damper shaft positions (see
Figure 1).

Step 3: Select the mounting bracket location that will provide the
most stability for the operation of the actuator. Position the
mounting clip in the desired mounting bracket. Do not insert
the clip more than half-way into the bracket. This will allow
the clip and the back of the actuator to properly align with the
VAV box (see Figure 1).

Step 4: Rotate the VAV damper shaft by hand to the fully closed
position. Note whether the damper is rotated clockwise (CW)
or counter-clockwise (CCW) to close.

Step 5: Slip the controller over the damper shaft. Position the actuator
and, using a self tapping sheet metal screw, secure the
mounting clip to the VAV box.

Step 6: Press the actuator toward the box until the actuator comes
into contact with the VAV box, or the mounting clip snaps into
the bracket, or the back of the actuator comes into contact with
the VAV box.

Step 7: Press and hold the green actuator clutch release (see Figure 1)
and rotate the actuator collar to a nearly closed position, the 5°
index mark, if the damper shaft was rotated counter-clockwise
to close (Step 5). Rotate the actuator collar to the 85° index

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 Chapter 1: Mechanical Installation

mark if the damper shaft was rotated clockwise to close

(Step 5).

Step 8: Tighten the two damper shaft hex mounting screws, using a
1
/8-inch Allen wrench. The minimum torque required to secure
the controller to the damper shaft depends on the shaft
material. The maximum torque for the socket screws is 30
inch-pounds (3.4 Nm).

Note: The damper should rotate freely when the clutch is released. If it
does not, the actuator may not be properly aligned with the
damper shaft – it may be necessary to repeat Steps 4 through 9
using a new orientation.

Step 9: If the damper does not provide a mechanical stop in the open
direction, or it is not desirable to use the damper’s open stop,
set the adjustable stops on the i2/b3 865/866/885-V controller
to the desired position. Use a 1/4-inch hex driver to adjust the
screw stop on the controller.

Note: For the 866-V model only, the damper position feedback
reporting option can be enabled by changing the Andover
Continuum attribute, LCDState, from DISABLED to
ENABLED. The attribute, OverrideValue, indicates the
damper position as a fractional value from 0 (at the closed stop)
to 1 (at the open stop).

Note: The new 8xx-V controllers all use the same actuator jumper
settings to control the direction of the actuator motor. These
Tri-State settings are as follows:
Jumper Connected:
+ (On) = Clockwise (CW)
- (-On) = Counter Clockwise (CCW)
Off

Jumper Disconnected:
+ (On) = Counter Clockwise (CCW)
- (-On) = Clockwise (CW)
Off

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Chapter 1: Mechanical Installation

Refer to the i2/b3 865/866/885-V Controller Installation Instructions

for additional information regarding the installation of your new “-V”
controller.

CAUTION
Connections
To complete the installation, you will need to make the correct power, input,
output and airflow connections. Although the location of the connections are
different between older and newer models, the only significant difference
is in the wiring required for the digital triac outputs. Continue to
Chapter 2 for more information and refer to the installation instructions
supplied with your controller.
Failure to observe this precaution can result in injury or equipment
damage.

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 Chapter 2
Connections

This chapter describes the differences between the older generation

i2/b3 865/866/885 and TCX 865/866 VAV controllers and the newer
i2/b3 865/866/885-V controller’s connections.

Topics include:

z Power connections
z Universal Input connections
z Smart Sensor connections
z Digital Output connections
z Analog Output connections
z Airflow connections

Note: In addition to the information provided in these topics, please

refer to the i2/b3 865/866/885-V Controller Installation
Instructions when installing your new controller.

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Chapter 2: Connections

Power Connections
Although the power connections for the older and newer controllers are
located in different places, they are clearly labelled and are all 24 VAC
connections.

The New i2/b3 8xx-V

P1
(LO) (LOW)

AIR FLOW
866-V
P2 INPUT
(HI) (HIGH)
CAUTION
MORE THAN ONE DISCONNECT SWITCH
MAY BE REQUIRED TO DE-ENERGIZE THIS
EQUIPMENT BEFORE SERVICING.
This equipment
q p complies with ppart 15 of the FCC rules. COM 21
1 IN 1 p
Operation subject to the following
is subject g two conditions.
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference. RS-485
(2) This device must accept any interference received, COM 20
2 IN 2 includingg interference that may cause undesired PORT
operation.
operation.
SHIELD 19
3 RET UNIVERSAL
INPUTS A07 18
4 IN 3 ANALOG
OUTPUTS RET 17
5 IN 4
0-10 VDC
AO6 16
6 RET
TRIAC REF 15
7
DIGITAL
SMART OUT5 14
8 RET OUTPUTS
SENSOR 24VAC , OUT4 13
9 IN 5 0.5A

Power
USE COPPER CONDUCTORS ONLY OUT3 12
10 2 4VAC
INPUT: CLASS 2 POWER ONLY
L
11 24VAC
V , 0.42A,
0.42A, 10VA,
V 550/60HZ
0/60HZ

Previous Generation

i2/b3 865/866 VAV i2/b3 885 VAV

885
24VAC 1
0.42A, 10VA

Power
50/60HZ L 2

USE COPPER
CONDUCTORS ONLY
SERVICE
+ 3 PORT
INFINET - 4 GND
PORT +
-
Power
SHIELD 5

OUT 3 6
DIGITAL
OUTPUTS OUT 4 7
24VAC , 0.5A
GND 8

IN1 9
UNIVERSAL 10
RET
INPUTS
IN2 11

MODEL
S/N
DATE
INSTALLATION
For detailed instructions reviewdocument 30-3001-849 date

MOTOR DIRECTION

Previous Generation

TCX 865/866 VAV

Power

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 Chapter 2: Connections

New 8xx-V The power and ground connections for the i2/b3 8xx-V controllers are
Terminal located on the following terminals, which are labelled on each
Locations controller.

Controller Power Terminal Ground Terminal

i2/b3 865/866-V 10 11
i2/b3 885-V 4 5

Universal Input Connections

The differences in the number of universal inputs and returns between
the older generation and the new “-V” controllers are listed in the table
below.

Controller Universal Inputs Returns

i2/b3 865/866-V 4 2
i2/b3 885-V 2 1
i2/b3 865/866 VAV 4 3
i2/b3 885 VAV 2 1
TCX 865 2 2 Returns and 1 Shield
TCX 866 3 2 Returns and 1 Shield
Note:
The i2/b3 865/866-V has a 4-position dipswitch with one switch per input and four
universal inputs. This switch enables and disables input pullup resistors.

You need to be aware of the differences between the old controller you
are replacing and the new one. For example, if you are replacing a TCX
865 with a new i2/b3 865-V controller, you have two additional input
connections available. If you are replacing an old i2/b3 865 VAV with
the new i2/b3 865-V, you only have two returns, instead of three, to
complete the circuits for the four universal inputs.

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Chapter 2: Connections

New 8xx-V The universal input connections for the i2/b3 8xx-V controllers are
Terminal located on the following terminals:
Locations
Controller Universal Input Return Terminals
Terminal
i2/b3 865/866-V 1, 2, 4, 5 3, 6
i2/b3 885-V 3 1, 2

Refer to the label on the controllers to identify the terminals.

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 Chapter 2: Connections

Smart Sensor Connections

The Andover Continuum Smart Sensor provides a display and a
multi-button programmable keypad that enables operators and
occupants to change setpoints, balance VAV boxes, monitor occupancy
status, and turn equipment on and off.

The controllers that have Smart Sensor inputs are listed in the table
below.

Controller Smart Sensor Return and SPWR*

Input Connections
i2/b3 865/866-V 1 1 Return and 1 SPWR
i2/b3 885-V None
i2/b3 865/866 VAV 1 1 Return and 1 SPWR
i2/b3 885 VAV None
TCX 865 None
TCX 866 1 1 Return and 1 SPWR

*Note: SPWR stands for Smart Power and refers to an Andover

Continuum Smart Sensor connection.

New 8xx-V The Smart Sensor connections for the i2/b3 8xx-V controllers are
Terminal located on the following terminals:
Locations
Controller Smart Sensor Return and SPWR
Input Terminal Terminals
i2/b3 865/866-V 9 8 - Return
7 - SPWR
i2/b3 885-V Not Available Not Available

Refer to the label on the controllers to identify the terminals.

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Chapter 2: Connections

Digital Output Connections

The differences in the number of digital outputs and returns between
the older generation and new “-V” controllers are listed in the table
below.

Controller Digital Outputs Triac Ref

i2/b3 865/866-V 3 1 Triac Ref
i2/b3 885-V 2 1 Triac Ref
i2/b3 865/866 VAV 3 Internally referenced to
GND
i2/b3 885 VAV 2 Internally referenced to
GND
TCX 865/866 3 (Isolated Floating 3 Isolated Returns
Outputs) (NO - Normally Open)

Note: The previous generation i2/b3 865/866/885 VAV controllers were

internally referenced to ground. The external GND terminals in
the Digital Output area are grounds for optional 24 VAC power
sources.

New 8xx-V The digital output connections for the i2/b3 8xx-V controllers are
Terminal located on the following terminals:
Locations
Controller Digital Output Triac Reference
Terminals Terminal
i2/b3 865/865-V 12, 13, 14 15
i2/b3 885-V 6, 7 9

Refer to the label on the controllers to identify the terminals.

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How to Wire Digital Outputs

The one significant difference between the new and old controllers is
how the digital output connections need to be wired.

New 8xx-V The new i2/b3 865/866-V controllers use three Form A triac output
Digital Outputs terminals with a single triac reference. This configuration gives you the
flexibility to wire the single triac reference as either a hot or ground
connection. On these new controllers, all three outputs must be wired
the same, as either hot or ground switch applications.

To make a hot switch connection, connect one of the output terminals

(OUTX, where X = 3, 4, or 5) to a load, and connect the Triac Reference
to the incoming 24 VAC power.

Switching Option - Triac “Form A” Hot Connection

i2/b3 865/866-V Controller

24 VAC Step-Down
Transformer TRIAC REF 15
DIGITAL
OUT5 14
OUTPUTS
X1 24VAC , OUT4 13
24 VAC 0.5A
AC Line GND OUT3 12
Power

X2

Note: i2/b3 885-V Controller only has two digital outputs

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Chapter 2: Connections

To make a ground switch connection, connect one of the output

terminals (OUTX, where X = 3, 4, or 5) to a load in series with the 24
VAC incoming power, and connect the Triac Reference to ground.

Switching Option - Triac “Form A” Ground Connection

i2/b3 865/866-V Controller

24 VAC Step-Down
Transformer TRIAC REF 15
DIGITAL
OUT5 14
OUTPUTS
X1 24VAC , OUT4 13
24 VAC 0.5A
AC Line GND OUT3 12
Power

X2

Note: i2/b3 885-V Controller only has two digital outputs

The new i2/b3 885-V controller, which only has two output terminal
connections, works the same, allowing for either two hot or ground
switch applications.

Old i2/b3 The previous generation of i2/b3 865/866-VAV controllers also used
8xx-VAV Digital three triac output terminals, but were internally referenced to ground
Outputs and cannot be wired as hot. All outputs are ground switch applications.

The old i2/b2 885-VAV controller used two output terminals that were
also internally referenced to ground and cannot be wired as hot.

Note: On the old i2/b3 865/866/885-VAV controllers, the external GND

terminals in the Digital Output area are grounds for optional 24
VAC power sources.

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TCX 865/866 Two product generations ago, the TCX 865/866 controllers also used
Digital Outputs three triac output terminals, but allowed you to pair each output with
one of three isolated returns. This combination allowed you to create
either a hot or ground switch application for each individual output
load. The TCX controller could accommodate a combination of both hot
and grounded connections simultaneously.

Form K Triac All of the controllers, past and present, offer the ability to wire two of
Connections the Form A outputs to create one Form K Tri-State output.

To create a Form K triac connection on the new i2/b3 865/866-V

controllers, make the individual connections from terminals 12 and 13
(OUT3 and OUT4), or use terminals 13 and 14 (OUT4 and OUT5), with
a common ground reference to terminal 15 (TRIAC REF).

Switching Option - Triac “Form K” Ground Connection

i2/b3 865/866-V Controller

OUT4
Load

OUT3
Load
24 VAC Step-Down
Transformer TRIAC REF 15
DIGITAL
OUT5 14
OUTPUTS
X1 24VAC , OUT4 13
24 VAC 0.5A
AC Line GND OUT3 12
Power

X2
Note: i2/b3 885-V Controller only has two digital outputs

To maintain Form K triac connections on the new i2/b3 885-V

controller, make the individual connections from terminals 6 and 7
(OUT3 and OUT4) with a common ground reference to terminal 9
(TRIAC REF). Terminal 8 is not used on the 885-V controller.

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Chapter 2: Connections

Rewiring Digital Outputs for an Old i2/b3 8xx-VAV Controller

Note: Since each generation of controller used a different internal

design for triac outputs and references, you need to pay close
attention to how the old controller you are replacing was wired.

If you are replacing a previous generation of i2/b3 8xx-VAV controller,

all the digital outputs for that generation of controller were referenced
to ground.

i2/b3 865/866 VAV Controller i2/b3 885 VAV Controller

885
24VAC 1
0.42A, 10VA
50/60HZ L 2

USE COPPER
CONDUCTORS ONLY
SERVICE
+ 3 PORT
INFINET - 4 GND
PORT +
SHIELD 5 -

OUT 3 6
DIGITAL
OUTPUTS OUT 4 7
24VAC , 0.5A
GND 8

IN1 9
UNIVERSAL 10
RET
INPUTS
IN2 11

MODEL
S/N
DATE
INSTALLATION
For detailed instructions reviewdocument 30-3001-849 date

MOTOR DIRECTION

Therefore, the simplest installation would be to make the following

ground switching connections when replacing the unit.

From the old i2/b3 865/866-VAV controller To the new i2/b3 865/866-V controller
OUT 3 (terminal 7) OUT3 (terminal 12)
OUT 4 (terminal 8) OUT4 (terminal 13)
OUT 5 (terminal 9) OUT5 (terminal 14)
GND (terminal 10 and 11) - Should not be
associated with Triac connections TRIAC REF (terminal 15)

From the old i2/b3 885-VAV controller To the new i2/b3 885-V controller
OUT 3 (terminal 6) OUT3 (terminal 6)
OUT 4 (terminal 7) OUT4 (terminal 7)
GND (terminal 8) - Should not be associated with TRIAC REF (terminal 9)
Triac connections

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Since the new i2/b3 8xx-V controllers are capable of both hot or ground
switching applications, you do have the option of rewiring all your
digital output connections to accomodate a hot switching application,
but this may cause problems with your existing circuits and loads.

For more information, refer to the hot switching diagram earlier in this
section, as well as the i2/b3 865/866/885-V Controller Installation
Instructions that came with the new controller.

Rewiring Digital Outputs for a TCX Controller

Note: Since each generation of controller used a different internal

design for triac outputs and references, you need to pay close
attention to how the old controller you are replacing was wired.

If you are replacing a previous generation TCX 865/866 controller, the

digital outputs and returns for that generation of controller were
individually isolated and permitted both hot and ground switching
application connections.

TCX 865/866 VAV

Therefore, before replacing the unit and reconnecting the outputs, you
must understand how each output was wired. Since the replacement
i2/b3 8xx-V controller requires either all hot or all ground switch
connections, you may need to revise how some loads are wired to
complete the replacement installation.

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The following illustration points out the differences in digital output

terminals for each controller.

Replacement
i2/b3 865/866-V Controller

Three output terminals and one triac reference terminal

TCX 865/866 VAV Controller

TRIAC REF 15
DIGITAL OUT3
OUT5 14
OUTPUTS
24VAC , OUT4 13 DIGITAL
0.5A OUT4 OUTPUTS
OUT3 12 24 VA C , 0. 5 A

OUT5

Three isolated output terminals and three isolated returns

for each connection

For more information refer to the hot and ground switching diagrams
earlier in this section, as well as the i2/b3 865/866/885-V Controller
Installation Instructions that came with the new controller.

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Analog Output Connections

The differences in the number of analog outputs and returns between
the older generation and the new “-V” controllers are listed in the table
below.

Controller Analog Outputs Returns

i2/b3 865-V None
i2/b3 866-V 2 1 Return
i2/b3 885-V None
i2/b3 865 VAV None
i2/b3 866 VAV 2 1 Return
i2/b3 885 VAV None
TCX 865 None
TCX 866 2 2 Return and 1 Shield

New 8xx-V The analog output connections for the i2/b3 8xx-V controllers are
Terminal located on the following terminals:
Locations
Controller Analog Output Return Terminal
Terminals
i2/b3 865-V Not Available Not Available
i2/b3 866-V 16 and 18 17
i2/b3 885-V Not Available Not Available

Refer to the label on the controllers to identify the terminals.

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Airflow Connections
The airflow sensors on both the old generation and the new “-V”
controllers have very similar connections, which include HI and LO
ports to match the HI and LO connections of the velocity sensor.

Airflow
Inputs

Note: Previous controllers required a micron filter component attached

to the HI hose connection. This is no longer required for the
i2/b3 8xx-V controllers.

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Revision D.1