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Application Note Fan Coil Unit

Issue Date October 9, 2009

Application Note -
Fan Coil Unit (FCU) Controller

Application Note - Fan Coil Unit (FCU) Controller ................................4

Introduction ............................................................................................................4

Related Documentation.........................................................................................6

Key Concepts .........................................................................................................7


State-based Control ............................................................................................................. 7
Occupancy Determination.................................................................................................... 8
Zone Temperature Control................................................................................................... 9
Effective Zone Temperature Setpoint Determination ........................................................... 9
Occupied Control Sequencer ............................................................................................. 10
Unoccupied Control Sequencer ......................................................................................... 12
Sequencers ........................................................................................................................ 14
Emergency Heat .......................................................................................................... 14
No Airflow..................................................................................................................... 14
Unit Enable................................................................................................................... 15
Control of Staged Devices ................................................................................................. 16
Zone Control of Staged Devices .................................................................................. 16
Device Availability Determination....................................................................................... 16
Output Device Control........................................................................................................ 17
Heating......................................................................................................................... 17
Cooling ......................................................................................................................... 21
Two-Pipe Coil............................................................................................................... 24
Supply Fan ................................................................................................................... 24
PID Tuning ......................................................................................................................... 27
Integral Time ................................................................................................................ 27
Proportional Band ........................................................................................................ 27
Saturation Time............................................................................................................ 27
FX Builder Application Wizard Concepts ..........................................................29
Installing the FCU Application Package ............................................................................. 29
Selecting the FCU Application Template ........................................................................... 32
Configuring the FCU Application........................................................................................ 33

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Configuring the Control Strategy.................................................................................. 33


Configuring the Network Room Module (NRM)............................................................ 35
Adjusting Setpoints ...................................................................................................... 37
Adjusting Parameters ................................................................................................... 38
Adjusting Proportional plus Integral plus Derivative (PID) Parameters ........................ 39
Configuring the Internal Occupancy Schedule............................................................. 40
Viewing the Configuration Summary ............................................................................ 41
Viewing Required Inputs and Outputs......................................................................... .41
Selecting the User Interface(s) and Supervisor Interface .................................................. 42
Selecting the Target Device ............................................................................................... 42
Configuring the Hardware I/Os........................................................................................... 43
Generating the Application Files and Documentation ........................................................ 46
Viewing Generated Application and Documentation Files ........................................... 47
Reviewing an Exported Application File............................................................................. 47

FX CommPro Concepts.......................................................................................49

User Interface Concepts......................................................................................49


Medium User Interface....................................................................................................... 50
Medium User Interface Capabilities ............................................................................. 50
Medium User Interface Navigation ............................................................................... 51
Config Folder................................................................................................................ 52
NRM Setup Folder ....................................................................................................... 53
Status Folder................................................................................................................ 54
Setpoints Folder ........................................................................................................... 55
Parameters Folder ....................................................................................................... 55
PID Parameters Folder ................................................................................................ 56
Modes .......................................................................................................................... 56
Balancer Folder............................................................................................................ 59
Time Folder .................................................................................................................. 60
Schedulers Folder ........................................................................................................ 61
Password Folder .......................................................................................................... 61
MUI Status LEDs.......................................................................................................... 61
Accessing a Folder in the MUI ..................................................................................... 61
Changing a Configuration Setting, Setpoint, or Parameter in the MUI......................... 61
LCD2x4 User Interface....................................................................................................... 62
LCD2x4 User Interface Capabilities ............................................................................. 62
LCD2x4 User Interface Navigation............................................................................... 63
Config Page ................................................................................................................. 64
NRM Setup Page ......................................................................................................... 65
FX Setup Page............................................................................................................. 66
Setpoints Page............................................................................................................. 66
Parameters Page ......................................................................................................... 67
PID Parameters Page .................................................................................................. 68
Modes .......................................................................................................................... 68
Balancer Page.............................................................................................................. 70
Time Page.................................................................................................................... 71
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Schedulers Page.......................................................................................................... 72
Password Page ............................................................................................................ 72
Events Page................................................................................................................. 73
Graphical Status Icons ................................................................................................. 73
Accessing a Page in the LCD2x4 UI ............................................................................ 73
Changing a Configuration Setting, Setpoint, or Parameter in the LCD2x4 UI.............. 73
Supervisor Interface ............................................................................................74
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Application Note - Fan Coil Unit


(FCU) Controller

Introduction
This application note introduces the standard Fan Coil Unit (FCU)
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 FCU application template consists of a single application software
file, which includes multiple configuration options and control strategies
for controlling many different types of Fan Coil Units. You use FX
Builder’s Application Wizard to select the specific configuration options
and control strategies for your specific Fan Coil Unit control requirements.
The allowable heating and cooling configuration options appear in
Table 1. Other control strategy and configuration selection options appear
in Table 2.

Table 1: FCU Heating and Cooling Configuration Options


Cooling Type Heating Type
None One FBPD Prop 2-Pipe 2-Pipe
Stage 2-POS Valve FBPD Prop
2-POS Valve
None No Yes Yes Yes No No
One Stage Yes Yes Yes Yes No No
Face and Yes Yes Yes Yes No No
Bypass Damper
(FBPD)
2-Position (POS)
Proportional Yes Yes Yes Yes No No
(Prop) Valve
2-Pipe FBPD No No No No Yes No
2-POS
2-Pipe Prop No No No No No Yes
Valve
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Table 2: FCU Control Strategy and Configuration Options


Configuration Setting Allowable Options
Temperature Control Strategy Zone Temperature Control
Zone Sensor TM-2100
Network Room Module (NRM)
Remote Setpoint Type Warm/Cool Adjust
Setpoint Adjust
Fan Type One-Speed
Three-Speed
Occupied Fan Control Constant Fan
Cycled Fan
Unoccupied Control Enable
Disable
Reset After Loss of Airflow Manual
Automatic
Supply Fan Proof No
Yes
Air Filter Status No
Yes
Power Fail Restart Enable
Disable
Window Switch No
Yes
Condensate Switch No
Yes
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Related Documentation
Table 3: 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
FX07 Overview Information FX07 Field Controller LIT-12011268
Product Bulletin
FX07 Technical Information FX07 Field Controller LIT-12011269
Technical Bulletin
FX14 Overview Information FX14 Field Controller LIT-12011163
Product Bulletin
FX14 Technical Information FX14 Field Controller LIT-12011164
Technical Bulletin
FX15 Overview Information FX15 Field Controller LIT-12011082
Product Bulletin
FX15 Technical Information FX15 Field Controller LIT-12011107
Technical Bulletin
FX16 Overview Information FX16 Master Controller LIT-12011084
Product Bulletin
FX16 Technical Information FX16 Master Controller LIT-12011108
Technical Bulletin
FXVMA Overview FXVMA Variable Air LIT-12011363
Information Volume (VAV) Box
Controller Product Bulletin
FXVMA Technical FXVMA VAV Box LIT-12011249
Information Controller Technical
Bulletin
Network Room Module Network Room Modules LIT-12011257
Overview Information Product Bulletin
Network Room Module Network Room Modules 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’s Guide
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Key Concepts
State-based Control

Inputs

FIG:state_bsd_ctrl
State Output
Misc. Logic State Selector Outputs
Generators Controllers
Parameters

Figure 1: State-based Control Diagram


The FCU application uses State-based Control to ensure proper control of
the Fan Coil Unit. State-based applications have the following
components.
• Inputs: Extracts information from the system. Examples include
hardwired sensors (zone temperature sensor), switches (proof of
airflow switch), and network overrides (networked outside air
temperature).
• Parameters: Refers to pieces of information stored inside the
application. Examples include configuration settings, setpoints, unit
parameters, and Proportional plus Integral plus Derivatives (PID)
parameters. Many parameters are adjustable.
• Miscellaneous Logic: Defines all logic not defined via a state
generator or output controller. Examples include occupancy
determination and setpoint determination.
• State Generators: Defines the sequences of operation for a specific
control system. State Generators need information from the
appropriate inputs or parameters or status information from the output
controllers to ensure proper sequencing.
• State Selector: Receives state information from all of the state
generators. The State Selector then determines the current set of output
controller modes based on the current states of all the State Generators.
• Output Controllers: Defines the operation of the output devices (for
example, valves, dampers, and fans) based on the modes determined
by the State Selector.
• Outputs: Converts the Output Controller information into action.
Examples include valve and damper outputs, fan commands, and
cooling and heating stage commands.
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Occupancy Determination
The FCU application:
• supports a local and network occupancy schedule with the network
schedule having priority
• supports a network occupancy sensor input
• has a temporary occupancy input and a network occupancy manual
command with the network occupancy manual command having
priority
Table 4 displays the occupancy determination for the FCU application.

Table 4: Occupancy Determination


Occupancy Manual Occupancy Occupancy Effective
Command Schedule Sensor Occupancy1
Occupied X X Occupied
Unoccupied Unoccupied
Bypass Occupied Occupied
Unoccupied Bypass
Standby X Standby
Invalid Occupied Occupied Occupied
Unoccupied Standby
2
Invalid Occupied
Unoccupied X Unoccupied
1. The Effective Occupancy is overridden to Bypass when the Local Bypass input becomes
active and nciTempOccCtrl=TRUE. The Effective Occupancy remains in Bypass for the
duration of the Bypass Time.
2. Standby and Bypass states are treated the same as Invalid.
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Zone Temperature Control


The FCU sequences the controlled devices to control the zone air
temperature to a constant setpoint.

Effective Zone Temperature Setpoint Determination


The effective (actual) zone temperature setpoint, which the FCU
application controls, depends on several inputs including:
• occupied and unoccupied heating and cooling setpoints (configured via
cpSetpoints)
• network setpoint override (nviSetpoint)
• network warm/cool adjustment override (nviWarmCoolAdj)
• warm/cool or setpoint adjustment from the zone thermostat
• current effective occupancy state
• zone temperature (from the zone sensor or network zone temperature
override nviSpaceTemp)
The effective zone temperature setpoint is calculated using the
LON Asymmetrical Setpoint Calculation Method, defined in Figure 2.
First you need to calculate the absolute setpoint offset, which is found
using the equation in Figure 2. Setpoint is the local setpoint from the 55°F
to 85°F [13°C to 30°C] setpoint adjustment zone thermostat or the
network zone temperature override nviSpaceTemp.
nciSetpoints_OccCool nciSetpoints_OccHeat
absOffset Setpoint
2
Figure 2: Calculate the Absolute Setpoint Offset
Then you need to calculate the effective heating and cooling setpoints
based on the effective occupancy mode. If the unit is in the occupied or
bypass mode, you can find the effective heating and cooling setpoints
using the equations in Figure 3. SetptOffset is the warm/cool adjustment
from the zone thermostat or the network warm/cool adjustment override
nviWarmCoolAdj.

ClgSetpoint nciSetpoints_OccCool absOffset SetptOffset nviSetptShift_OccCool

HtgSetpoint nciSetpoints_OccHeat absOffset SetptOffset nviSetptShift_OccHeat

Figure 3: Calculate the Effective Heating and Cooling Setpoints in


Occupied or Bypass Mode

If the unit is in the standby mode, you can find the effective heating and
cooling setpoints using the equations in Figure 4.
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ClgSetpoint nciSetpoints_StandbyCool absOffset SetptOffset nviSetptShift_StandbyCool

HtgSetpoint nciSetpoints_StandbyHeat absOffset SetptOffset nviSetptShift_StandbyHeat

Figure 4: Calculate the Effective Heating and Cooling Setpoints in Standby


Mode

If the unit is in the unoccupied mode, you can find the effective heating
and cooling setpoints using the equations in Figure 5.
ClgSetpoint nciSetpoints_UnOccCool absOffset SetptOffset nviSetptShift_UnOccCool

HtgSetpoint nciSetpoints_UnOccHeat absOffset SetptOffset nviSetptShift_UnOccHeat

Figure 5: Calculate the Effective Heating and Cooling Setpoints in


Unoccupied Mode
The effective heating and cooling setpoints are limited by the minimum
cooling setpoint and the maximum heating setpoint (which are set to
60.8°F and 86°F [16°C and 30°C]). The FCU application provides for two
different physical setpoint adjustments. One setpoint adjustment type is an
offset (warm/cool) adjustment and the other setpoint adjustment is an
absolute setpoint adjustment. You can only use one setpoint adjustment at
any given time.

Occupied Control Sequencer


The Occupied Control sequencer generates the appropriate occupied
temperature control state for the FCU application. See Table 5 for a
description of the Occupied Control sequencer states. See Figure 6 and
Figure 7 for a description of the Occupied Control Sequencer process.

Table 5: Occupied Control Sequencer


State Description
Primary Heat Enters this state if heating is needed.
Satisfied Enters this state if no heating or cooling is required.
Mech Enters this state if cooling is needed.
Shutdown Enters this state if the zone temperature is unreliable.
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Start Zone Temp unreliable

Shutdown

Zone Temp reliable


Heating not required Heating required

Primary Heat

A large heating setpoint change was Heating not


Primary heat not responding
made and heating is not required required and Heat heating not required

FIG:zone_occ_ctrl_seq_heat
and fast sequence is enabled. PID saturated low

Satisfied

Figure 6: Zone Occupied Control Sequencer – Heating

Start Zone Temp unreliable

Shutdown

Zone Temp reliable


Cooling not required Cooling required

Mech

Cooling not
A large cooling setpoint change was required and Mech Cooling not responding and
FIG:zone_occ_ctrl_seq_cool

made and cooling is not required Cooling PID Cooling not required
and fast sequence is enabled.
saturated low

Satisfied

Figure 7: Zone Occupied Control Sequencer – Cooling


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Unoccupied Control Sequencer


The Unoccupied Control sequencer generates the appropriate unoccupied
temperature control effective state. See Table 6 for a description of the
Unoccupied Control Sequencer states. See Figure 8 and Figure 9 for a
description of the Unoccupied Control Sequencer process.
Table 6: Zone Unoccupied Sequencer
State Description
Satisfied Enters this state if no heating or cooling is required.
Mech Enters this state if cooling is needed.
Primary Heat Enters this state if heating is needed.
Idle Enters this state first whenever cooling is needed. This state is
used to allow the fan to start and obtain an accurate reading of
the outside air temperature.
Shutdown Enters this state if the zone temperature is unreliable.
Disabled Enters this state if Occupancy is not Unoccupied.

Start Zone Temp unreliable

Shutdown
Primary Heating

Zone Temp reliable

Heating Demand is
WarmupCooldown =
satisfied and the 5 min.
Cooldown
satisfied timer has expired.

Unoccupied control is not allowed Unoccupied control is allowed and


but Heating is required and Satisfied Heating is required and
WarmupCooldown is Warmup. WarmupCooldown is not Cooldown.

Occupancy mode is Occupancy mode is not


FIG:zone_unocc_seq_heat

unoccupied. unoccupied.

Disabled

Figure 8: Zone Unoccupied Control Sequencer – Heating


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Zone Temp unreliable

Shutdown

Start Zone Temp reliable

Mech

FCU has started the fans and


is ready for temperature
control.

Cooling demand is satisfied and FCU is not ready for


the unoccupied timer has expired. temperature control.

WarmupCcoldown is Warmup

Unoccupied control is not allowed


but cooling is required and Idle
WarmupCooldown is Cooldown.

Unoccupied Control is allowed and


cooling is required and
WarmupCooldown is not Warmup.

Satisfied WarmupCooldown is Warmup

Occupancy mode is Occupancy mode is not

FIG:zone_unocc_seq_cool
unoccupied. unoccupied.

Disabled

Figure 9: Zone Unoccupied Control Sequencer – Cooling


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Sequencers
Emergency Heat
The application determines the Emergency Heat status (On or Off) based
on a comparison of the zone temperature with the Emergency Heat
Setpoint and Emergency Heat Differential. See Table 7.

Table 7: Emergency Heat


State Description
On Emergency Heat is required.
Off Emergency Heat is not required.

No Airflow
The application monitors the supply fan command and proof of flow input
and determines whether the current state is Normal, Manual Reset Fault,
or Self Reset Fault. Table 8 displays the states in the No Airflow
sequencer. Figure 10 displays the No Airflow sequencer process.

Table 8: No Airflow
State Description
Normal Enters this state when the fan behavior matches the fan command.
Manual Reset Enters this state during the manual reset fault state. The application
Fault is in this state because there is no proof of airflow and the unit
requires manual intervention to restart.
Self Reset Fault Enters this state during the automatic reset fault state. The
application is in this state because there is no proof of airflow and
the unit does not require manual intervention to restart.
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Normal

Fan status on for more than the Fan status was lost for more than Fan status did not start before the
flow debounce time. the Flow Debounce time. startup delay expired.

Supply fan commanded off Manual reset

Self Reset Fault Manual Reset Fault

FIG:no_air_flo_2
NOT (Manual Reset
Manual Reset Required
Required)

Figure 10: No Airflow Sequencer


Unit Enable
The Unit Enable sequencer starts the unit. If the Power Fail Restart Enable
configuration parameter input to the sequencer is disabled (No), then the
state output matches the value of the unit enable input. If Power Fail
Restart Enable is enabled (Yes), then the state output is true. The state
output is true only if the unit enable input is true. The unit is then powered
up for a randomly generated time period in the range of 0 seconds to the
Maximum Power Fail Restart Delay time. Table 9 displays the states of
the Unit Enable sequencer.

Table 9: Unit Enable Sequencer States


State Description
True Enters this state when the unit is enabled and allowed to run.
False Enters this state when the unit is not enabled and not allowed to run.
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The value of the unit enable input to the sequencer is determined by the
Unit Enable Switch input and the Unit Enable network input (see
Table 10).

Table 10: Determination of Unit Enable Input to Unit Enable Sequencer


Inputs Result
Unit Enable Unit Enable Switch Unit Enable Input to
Network Input (nvi) Input Sequencer
Disable (0) Closed False
Disable (0) Open False
Enable (1) Closed False
Enable (1) Open True
Invalid Closed False
Invalid Open True

Control of Staged Devices


The FCU application provides a zone control strategy for sequencing
staged devices.

Zone Control of Staged Devices


Figure 11 shows the staging points for the zone control scheme. The up
arrows indicate turn on, and the down arrows indicate turn off. The
stages turn on and off based on the PID present value.

One Stage

FIG:zone_ctr_stg_dev_1
Stage 1 On

%
0 48

Figure 11: Zone Control of Staged Devices

Device Availability Determination


Based on outdoor temperature, the FCU application locks out heating (via
High Outside Air Temperature Lockout for Heating lockout setpoint) or
cooling (via Low Outside Air Temperature Lockout for Cooling lockout
setpoint) devices from the network.
An open window sensor typically provides the Energy Hold Off Input and
can be an input network variable, a hardware input, or both. If either input
indicates the Energy Hold Off state, the Mech Clg Allowed and Primary
Heat Allowed are forced to the off state, unless the Emergency Heat Status
is active.
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The current state of the hardware input is available in the output network
variable Energy Hold Off for monitoring purposes. This input also
provides the status of a hardwired window contact to another controller in
the same area.
You typically strap the condensation sensor to the chilled water pipe
upstream of the control valve to a chilled ceiling. The sensor is used to
minimize the effects of condensation in the ceiling area that would
damage ceiling material and the equipment in the space below.
The Condensation Sensor Input can be an input network variable,
hardware input connected to a condensation sensor, or both. When either
input indicates the Condensation State, the Cooling Output is forced to the
minimum output level (normally zero), and the status is indicated in the
output network variable Condensation Sensor for monitoring purposes.
The current state of the hardware input is available in the output network
variable Condensation to provide the status of a hardwired condensation
sensor to another controller in the same area.

Output Device Control


Heating
The FCU application supports the following heat control options:
• none
• staged heating (1 stage)
• Face and Bypass Damper (FBPD) with two-position valve
• proportional valve
• two-pipe Face and Bypass Damper with two-position valve
• two-pipe proportional valve

Modes of Operation
Table 11 displays the modes of operation for the Heat module.
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Table 11: Modes of Operation - Heat


Mode Description
Off All heating devices are turned off, and the modulating heating
output is commanded to 0%.
Max The heating valve is opened, and the modulating heating output is
commanded to 100%.
Limited Max The modulating heating output is commanded to the Limited Max
Value. This mode is used for unoccupied heating.
Water Flush The modulating heating output is commanded to the Water Flush
position.
Instant The staged heating binary outputs are immediately de-energized
Shutdown without regard for minimum on-times.
Main Control The modulating heating output is commanded to control the zone
temperature.
Shutdown The proportional output is set to either 0% or the low outside air
temperature position based on the Shutdown Mode.

Table 12 displays the Heat mode selection.


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Table 12: Heat Mode Selector Table (State Selection)


Sequencer States Responding
1
No Airflow Unit Winter Emergency Primary System Unocc Occ Heat Type Heating Unoccupied Occupied
Enable Mode Heat Heat Mode Temp Temp Mode Sequencer Sequencer
Allowed Control Control Can Control Can Control
Effective State
State
NOT X X X X X X X NOT (Staged) Off False False
(Normal) Staged Instant
Shutdown
Normal Off X X X X X X NOT (Staged) Off
Staged Instant
Shutdown
On Summer X X X X X 2-Pipe Face Off
and Bypass,
2-Pos
2-Pipe
Proportional
Valve
Winter Alarm X X X X X Max
Normal False X X X NOT (Staged) Off
Staged Instant
Shutdown
True Cool Only X X X Off
Fan Only
or Purge
Vent
Water X X NOT (Staged) Water Flush
Flush Staged Off
Heat Only Satisfied X NOT (Staged) Off True
Auto Idle Staged Instant
Shutdown
Shutdown X NOT (Staged) Shutdown
Staged Instant
Shutdown
Econ Clg X X Off
EconMech
Mech
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Sequencer States (Cont.) Responding


1
No Airflow Unit Winter Emergency Primary System Unocc Occ Temp Heat Type Heating Unoccupied Occupied
Enable Mode Heat Heat Mode Temp Control Mode Sequencer Sequencer
Allowed Control State Can Control Can Control
Effective
State
Normal On Winter Normal True Heat Only Primary X X Limited Max True False
Auto Heat
Secondary
Heat
Disable Satisfied X Off True
Econ
Econ
Mechr
Mech
DALL
Econ
Shutdown NOT (Staged) Shutdown
Staged Off
Primary X Main
Heat Control
Secondary
Heat
1. When Heat Type is 0=None, the Heating Mode is Off and Responding to Unocc Sequencer and Responding to Occ Sequencer are False.
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Cooling
The FCU application supports the following cooling control options:
• none
• staged cooling (one stage)
• Face and Bypass Damper with two-position valve
• proportional valve
• two-pipe Face and Bypass Damper with two-position valve
• two-pipe proportional valve

Modes of Operation
Table 13 displays the modes of operation for the Cooling function.

Table 13: Modes of Operation - Cooling


Mode Description
Off All cooling devices are turned off, and the modulating cooling
output is commanded to 0%.
Limited Max The modulating cooling output is commanded to the Limited
Max Value. This mode is used for unoccupied cooling.
Water Flush The modulating cooling output is commanded to the Water
Flush position.
Instant Shutdown The staged cooling binary outputs are immediately
de-energized without regard for minimum on-times.
Main Control The modulating cooling output is commanded to control the
zone temperature.
Shutdown The proportional output is set to either 0% or the low outside air
temperature position based on the Shutdown Mode.

Mode Selection
Table 14 displays the Cooling mode selection.
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Table 14: Mech Cooling Mode Selector (State Selection)


Sequencer States Responding
No Fan Unit Winter Emergency Mech System Unocc Occ Temp Mech Clg Cooling Unoccupied Occupied
1
Airflow OnOff Enable Mode Heat Clg Mode Temp Control Type Mode Sequencer Sequencer
Allowed Control State Can Control Can
Effective Control
State
NOT X X X X X X X X NOT Off False False
(Normal) (Staged)
Staged Instant
Shutdown
Normal Off X X X X X X X X Off
NOT Off X X X X X X NOT Off
(Off) (Staged)
Staged Instant
Shutdown
On Winter X X X X X 2-Pipe Face Off
and Bypass,
2-Pos
2-Pipe
Proportional
Valve
Summer Alarm X X X X X Off
Normal False X X X NOT Off
(Staged)
Staged Instant
Shutdown
True Heat Only X X X Off
Fan Only
Purge
Vent
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Sequencer States (Cont.) Responding


No Fan Unit Winter Emergency Mech System Unocc Occ Temp Mech Cooling Unoccupied Occupied
Airflow OnOff Enable Mode Heat Clg Mode Temp Control Clg Mode Sequencer Sequencer
1
Allowed Control State Type Can Control Can Control
Effective
State
Normal NOT On Summer Normal True Water Flush X X NOT Water False False
(Off) (Staged) Flush
Staged Off
Cool Only Satisfied X NOT Off True
Auto Idle (Staged)
Staged Instant
Shutdown
Shutdown X NOT Shutdown
(Staged)
Staged Instant
Shutdown
Econ Clg X X 0=Off
Primary
Heat
Secondary
Heat
EconMech X X Limited
Mech Max
Disable Satisfied X Off True
Econ
Primary
Heat
Secondary
Heat DALL
Econ
Shutdown NOT Shutdown
(Staged)
Staged Off
EconMech X Main
OR Mech Control
1. When Mech Clg Type is 0=None, the Cooling Mode is OFF and Responding to Unocc Sequencer and Responding to Occ Sequencer are FALSE.
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Two-Pipe Coil
The FCU application supports a two-pipe cooling coil. The two-pipe coil
supports proportional valve control and Face and Bypass Damper control
with a two-position valve. See Heating and Cooling for modes of
operation.

Supply Fan
The FCU application supports two supply fan options: single-speed and
three-speed. Supply fan speed is based on the supply fan mode.

Modes of Operation
Table 15 the modes of operation for the Supply Fan function.

Table 15: Modes of Operation – Supply Fan


Mode Description
Auto The fan speed is determined by the Heating/Cooling percent
command.
Off The fan is off.
Fan Only The fan is overridden from the network or from the manual
three-speed fan speed adjustment.
Max Speed The fan is on at maximum speed.

Mode Selection
Table 16 displays the Supply Fan mode selection.
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Table 16: Supply Fan Mode Selector


Airflow Unit Emergency System Unocc Fan Occ Seq Occ Fan Supply
Mode Enable Heat Mode Seq Override Control Control Fan
Control State State Mode
Effective
State
Manual X X X X X X X Off
Restart
Fault
NOT Disable X X X X X X Off
(Manual Enable Alarm X X X X X Max
Restart Speed
Fault) NOT (Alarm) Water X X X X Off
Flush
NOT Satisfied X X X Off
(Water Idle
Flush) Shutdown
Mech NOT X X Fan
Primary (Auto) Only
Heat Auto Shutdown X Off
Disable
Satisfied 0=Continuous Auto
Fan
Cycled Fan Off
Mech X Auto
Primary
Heat

Figure 12: Single-Speed Fan Speed Determination


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Fan Speed

High

Med

Low

Off *
0% 30% 60% 90%
Diff ** Diff ** Diff **

FIG:3_spd_fan_spd
Htg/Clg percent command

*Fan turns off when Fan Off Delay has expired


**Fan Speed Differential

Figure 13: Three-Speed Fan Speed Determination

Fan Speed Override


In Fan Only mode, you can override a single-speed (Figure 12) or
three-speed (Figure 13) fan from a network via override points (Fan
Override State and Fan Override Position, Table 17). You can also
manually override a three-speed fan using the Three-Speed Fan Override
adjust from a TM-2100 or NRM Room Command Module. A manual
override command takes priority over a network override command. You
cannot override the fan if the Unoccupied Control Sequencer Effective
State is Satisfied, Idle, or Shutdown.

Table 17: Fan Speed Override Commands


Fan Option Fan Override State Fan Override Position (%) Fan Speed
1
Single-Speed Off X Off
On-L-M-H 0% Off1
1-100% On
Auto Override Released
Three-Speed Off X Off1
On-L-M-H 0% Off1
1-30% Low
31-60% Med
61-100% High
Auto Override Released
1. Fan output turns off when the Fan Off Delay has expired.
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Occupied Fan Control


You can configure the Supply Fan to either run continuously or to turn off
when the unit is in an occupied mode and satisfied (no heating or cooling
is required). When the configuration parameter Occupied Fan Control is
set to Constant Fan, the fan continues to run at minimum speed when no
heating or cooling is required. When the parameter is set to Cycle Fan, the
fan turns off during satisfied periods.

PID Tuning
If tuning is required, you must manually tune the PIDs in this application.
All of the default temperature control PID tuning parameters are based on
a zone temperature control process.
Use Table 18 as a conservative starting point if you are manually turning
the PID. Further manual turning may be required.

Table 18: PID Tuning Parameters


Integral Time Proportional Band Saturation Time
(Seconds) (Diff Deg. F) (Seconds)
890 7.2°F (4°C) 830

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. It must be greater
than zero.

Saturation Time
The amount of time the Present Value must be at the Low or High Limit
for the saturation status to be set to either Low or High.
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Figure 14: PID Tuning – Temperature vs. Time


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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 FCU 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 and cooling configuration
• choice of room sensor type
• 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 FCU application
template and to configure and export a unique FCU application file.

Installing the FCU Application Package


To install the FCU Application Package:
1. Obtain the FCU Application Package and save it to your local hard
disk.
2. Launch FX Builder.
3. Click Settings > Application Wizard Preferences (Figure 15).
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Figure 15: Settings > Application Wizard Preferences Menu


The Application Wizard Preferences dialog box appears
(Figure 16).

Figure 16: 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, LON Resource files)
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Note: The default is to generate 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 FCU Application
Package as performed in Step 1.
7. Select the Fan Coil Unit.dbe Application Package and click Open
(Figure 17).

Figure 17: Select Package Dialog Box


The Application Package is installed in the Application Wizard
Preferences dialog box (Figure 18).

Figure 18: Application Wizard Preferences Dialog Box with FCU Package
Installed
8. Click Ok to exit the Application Wizard Preferences dialog box.
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Selecting the FCU Application Template


To select the FCU Application Template:
1. Open FX Builder.
2. Click File > Application Wizard (Figure 19). The Select an
Application Template window appears.

Figure 19: File > Application Wizard Menu


3. On the left side of the window, open the Terminal Units folder and
select the Fan Coil Unit Application Template (Figure 20).

Figure 20: Selecting the Fan Coil Unit Application Template


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4. Click Next. A status bar appears while the selected application


template and plug-ins are loaded into FX Builder (Figure 21).

Figure 21: Loading Application Status Bar


The Configure plug-in appears when the application is loaded
(Figure 22).

Configuring the FCU Application


The Configure dialog contains tabbed views of the control strategy
configuration options, setpoints, and parameters that you can select and
adjust in the FCU application.

Configuring the Control Strategy


To configure the control strategy:
1. Click the Configuration tab. The FCU application’s control strategy
configuration options and default values appear (Figure 22).

Figure 22: Fan Coil Unit Configuration Plug-in


2. Modify the configuration settings as needed. Use Table 19 as a
reference.
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Table 19: Configuration Options


Configuration Description Options/Adjustment
Setting Range
Mechanical Configuration
Zone Sensor Select the type of zone TM2100
Selection sensor Network Room Module
(NRM)
Remote Setpoint Select the type of remote Absolute Setpoint
Type setpoint adjustment Warmer/Cooler
Two Pipe Select if the unit is a 2-pipe No
Heating/Cooling heating/cooling unit Yes
Cooling Type Select the type of cooling None
One stage
Face and Bypass Damper
with 2-Position Valve
Proportional Valve
Heating Type Select the type of heating None
One stage
Face and Bypass Damper
with 2-Position Valve
Proportional Valve
Coil Protection Select the valve’s action Close
Shutdown Action when low Outside Air Go to low OAT position
Temperature (OAT) shutdown
occurs
Fan Control
Fan Type Select the type of fan Single speed
Three speed
Fan Cycle Occd Select how to control fan Constant (keep fan
during occupied mode constantly on)
Cycle (cycle fan with heating
and cooling)
UnOcc Control Do you want to enable No
unoccupied control? Yes
Temp Occ Ctrl Enable/disable temporary No (disabled)
occupancy control. When Yes (enabled
enabled, rotating the
adjustment dial during the
unoccupied mode initiates a
period of temporary
occupancy.
Alarm Selection
Supply Fan Proof Do you have a proof of supply No
flow switch? Yes
Dirty Filter Do you have a switch to No
Indication indicate dirty filter? Yes
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Configuration Description Options/Adjustment


Setting (Cont.) Range
Miscellaneous
Loss of Airflow Select the type of reset Manual reset
required after shutdown Automatic reset
occurs due to loss of airflow
Power Fail Restart Enable/disable the Power Fail Yes
Restart feature No
Window Switch Window switch enabled? No = disable
Yes = enable
Condensate Switch Condensate switch enabled? No = disable
Yes = enable

Configuring the Network Room Module (NRM)


The NRM Config tab appears only if you selected the NRM as the Zone
Sensor configuration option. The NRM Config tab contains the options
and setpoints that you can select and adjust for the NRM in the FCU
application.
To configure the NRM:
1. Click the NRM Config tab. The FCU application’s NRM configuration
options and default values appear (Figure 23).

Figure 23: NRM Configuration Plug-in


2. Modify the NRM configuration options and settings as needed. Use
Table 20 as a reference.
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Table 20: NRM Configuration Options


Configuration Description Options/Adjustment
Setting Range
Setpoint Adjust Type
Remote Setpoint Select the type of remote Setpoint Adjust 55-85 Deg F
setpoint adjustment Absolute Setpoint
Warm-Cool Adjust
Display
Units Select the units of measure to US (Deg F)
be displayed at the NRM SI (Deg C)
Default View Select the default view of the Temperature
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Setpoint
Backlight Time Enter the amount of time the 0 to 6,553.4 seconds
LCD backlight stays lit
UnOcc Blink Enable/disable LCD blinking No Display Blink
when in unoccupied mode Display Blink
Maint Icon Enable/disable the displaying Disable
of the maintenance icon Enable
(wrench). When enabled, the
wrench appears if the
following occurs:
• unreliable space
temperature
• no communication with
controller
Temp Occ Time Enter the temporary 0 to 9,999 minutes
occupancy time
Setpoint
Default Setpoint Enter the setpoint to be used 55.0 to 85.0°F
upon recovery from a power (12.8 to 29.4°C)
failure
Low Limit Enter the minimum amount of 55.0 to 85.0°F
setpoint adjustment allowed (12.8 to 29.4°C)
High Limit Enter the maximum amount 55.0 to 85.0°F
of setpoint adjustment (12.8 to 29.4°C)
allowed
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Adjusting Setpoints
The Setpoints tab contains the setpoints that you can adjust in the FCU
application.
To adjust setpoints:
1. Click the Setpoints tab. The FCU application’s setpoints and their
default values appear (Figure 24).

Figure 24: Setpoints Plug-in


2. Adjust the setpoints as needed. Use Table 21 as a reference.
Table 21: FCU Setpoints
Setpoint Type Description Adjustment Range
Zone Setpoints
Occ Clg Setpt Enter the occupied cooling 60 to 80°F (15.6 to 26.7°C)
setpoint
SB Clg Setpt Enter the standby cooling 60 to 100°F (15.6 to 37.8°C)
setpoint
UnOcc Clg Setpt Enter the unoccupied cooling 60 to 100°F (15.6 to 37.8°C)
setpoint
Occ Htg Setpt Enter the occupied heating 60 to 80°F (15.6 to 26.7°C)
setpoint
SB Htg Setpoint Enter the standby heating 55 to 80°F (12.8 to 26.7°C)
setpoint
UnOcc Htg Setpt Enter the unoccupied heating 55 to 80°F (12.8 to 26.7°C)
setpoint
Lockouts
Clg Lockout Enter the outside air 0 to 100°F (-17.8 to 37.8°C)
temperature lockout for cooling
Htg Lockout Enter the outside air 0 to 100°F (-17.8 to 37.8°C)
temperature lockout for heating
Emergency Heat
Emerg Heat Setpt Enter the emergency heating 35 to 50°F (1.7 to 10°C)
setpoint
Emerg Heat Diff Enter the emergency heating 0.9 to 5.4°F (0.5 to 3°C)
differential
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Adjusting Parameters
The Parameters tab contains the system parameters that you can adjust in
the FCU application.
To adjust parameters:
1. Click Parameters. The FCU system parameters and their default values
appear (Figure 25).

Figure 25: Parameters Tab


2. Adjust the system parameters as needed. Use Table 22 as a reference.
Table 22: FCU System Parameters
Parameter Type Description Adjustment Range
System
Power Fail Restart Enter the maximum power fail 0 to 180 seconds
restart time.
Fan Off Delay Enter the fan off delay time 0 to 120 seconds
Airflow Start Delay Enter the maximum amount 0 to 60 seconds
of time allowed for the fan to
prove after it has been
commanded
Airflow Debounce Enter the amount of time a 0 to 120 seconds
temporary loss of airflow is
ignored before action is taken
Low OAT Setpt Enter the Low OAT Setpoint. 35 to 45°F (1.7 to 7.2°C)
When the outside air
temperature is below this
setpoint, the heating or
cooling valve is opened to the
Valve Low Outside Air
Temperature Position
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Parameter Type Description Adjustment Range


(Cont.)
Cooling
Clg Lim Max Pos Enter the cooling limited 0 to 100% open
maximum position
Htg Lim Max Pos
Coil Protection-Low
OAT
Low OAT Position Enter the valve’s position 0 to 100% open
during Low OAT Shutdown
(if enabled)
Flush Position
Miscellaneous
Fan Diff Enter the fan differential 5 to 30%
Fast Seq Enable
Fast Seq Threshold Enter the amount of 0 to 10°F (0 to 5.6°C)
setpoint change needed to
switch states during the
Fast Sequence mode
Temp Occ Time Enter the temporary 0 to 9,999 seconds
occupancy time

Adjusting Proportional plus Integral plus Derivative (PID)


Parameters
The PID Parameters tab contains the tuning parameters (proportional
bands, integration times, and saturation times) that you can adjust in the
FCU application.
To adjust PID parameters:
1. Click PID Parameters. The FCU application’s PID Parameters and
default values appear (Figure 26).

Figure 26: PID Parameters Tab


2. Modify the PID Parameters as needed. Use Table 23 as a reference:
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Table 23: FCU PID Parameters


Parameter Type Description Adjustment Range
Cooling
Clg PB Enter the cooling proportional 0 to 100°F (0 to 55.6°C)
band
Clg Iterm Enter the cooling integration 0 to 6,553 seconds
time
Clg Sat Time Enter the cooling saturation 0 to 6,553 seconds
time
Heating
Htg PB Enter the heating proportional 0 to 100°F (0 to 55.6°C)
band
Htg ITerm Enter the heating integration 0 to 6,553 seconds
time
Htg Sat Time Enter the heating saturation 0 to 6,553 secodns
time

Configuring the Internal Occupancy Schedule


The Schedule and Calendar tabs allow you the ability to configure the
internal occupancy schedule.
Note: Using the internal occupancy schedule is optional. You can use
an external, network schedule and calendar as an alternative.
To configure the internal occupancy schedule:
1. Click Schedule tab. See Figure 27.
2. Configure the Weekly Schedule. Click and drag to select the desired
occupied (on) period for a day of the week. Right-click in the selected
time period and selected Status > On. Repeat for the other occupied
time periods and other desired days of the week. When finished, click
Apply.

Figure 27: FCU Weekly Schedule


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3. Click the Calendar tab (Figure 28). Configure the Holiday Calendar.
Click the desired dates and right-click to assign the status (holiday or
alternate).
4. When finished, click Apply to set the Calendar.

Figure 28: FCU Calendar

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 29).
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 29: Configuration Summary Window


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Selecting the User Interface(s) and Supervisor Interface


The Choose Interfaces (Figure 30) 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.

Figure 30: Choose Interfaces Dialog Box


3. Click Next to select the FX controller. The Select Target Device dialog
box appears (Figure 31).

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.
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Figure 31: Select Target Device Dialog Box - Approved Devices Tab
The Configure Hardware I/O window appears (Figure 33).
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 (Figure 32). 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 32: 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 33).
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Figure 33: 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 34).

Figure 34: Configure Hardware I/O Window—Analog Outputs Tab


3. Click the Digital Inputs tab. Change the Channel Number for the
desired object (Figure 35).
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Figure 35: Configure Hardware I/O Window—Digital Inputs Tab


4. Click the Digital Outputs tab. Change the Channel Number for the
desired object (Figure 36).

Figure 36: 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 37).

Figure 37: Channel Number Status Alert


5. Click Next. The Generate Application dialog box appears
(Figure 38).
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Generating the Application Files and Documentation


This is the final step in creating and generating the Application files and
documentation (Figure 38).
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 38: 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 39).

Figure 39: Generating Documentation Status Bar


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7. Click OK when the Application Compile completed! dialog box


appears (Figure 40).

Figure 40: 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
(Figure 16) 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 41).
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Figure 41: Synchronize Application Template


The Open Application dialog box appears (Figure 42).

Figure 42: Open Application Dialog Box


3. Navigate to the location of your exported *.apd file, select it and click
Open. The Application Wizard reappears, showing if the selected
application matches an installed template (Figure 43).
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Figure 43: 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 FCU application template supports a choice of two User Interfaces:
the Medium User Interface (MUI) and the LCD2x4 User Interface.
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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 44: 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 FCU 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
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Medium User Interface Navigation


Upon powerup, the MUI displays the Home Page, showing system
information (Table 24).
Table 24: MUI Home Page Contents
Display Name Description Units/Enumeration
Zone Zone temperature °F/°C
Temperature
Act Clg SP Actual cooling setpoint °F/°C
Act Htg SP Actual heating setpoint °F/°C
Outside Air Outside air temperature °F/°C
Temp
Rem SP Adj Remote setpoint adjustment °F/°C
W/C Adj Warmer/cooler adjustment °F/°C
Sup Fan Cmd Supply fan command Off = off
On = on
Supply Fan Supply fan status Off = off
Status On = on
Filter Switch Filter switch status Clean = clean
Dirty = dirty
Clg Vlv Out Chilled water valve output % open
Htg Vlv Out Hot water valve output % open
Clg Cmd Cooling command Off = off
On = on
Htg Cmd Heating command Off = off
On = on
FBPD Output Face and bypass damper output % open

In addition to the Home Page, the MUI also includes 11 folders of


information accessible from the MUI’s Main Menu.

Table 25: FCU MUI Folders


Folder User Access Contents
Level
Config All FCU application configuration settings
NRM Setup All NRM configuration settings
Status All Input and output status
Setpoints All Setpoints
Parameters All Miscellaneous setpoints and parameters
PID Parameters All Proportional bands, integration times, and
saturation times
Modes All Sequencer modes and states
Balancer All Override points
Time All Time
Scheduler All Schedulers
Password All User management
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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 FCU configuration from the MUI). See Table 26.

Table 26: MUI Config Page Contents


Display Name Description Units/Enumeration
SP Adj Type Setpoint adjustment type Setpoint = absolute
setpoint
Warm-Cool =
warmer/cooler
Two Pipe Coil Two-pipe heating/cooling unit? No = no
Yes = yes
Two Pipe Type Type pipe heating/cooling type Face = Face and
Bypass Damper
Prop = proportional
valve
Mech Cool Type Cooling type None = no cooling
One Stage = 1 stage
FBPD = Face and
Bypass Damper
Prop = proportional
valve
Heat Type Heating type None = no cooling
One stage = 1 stage
FBPD = Face and
Bypass Damper
Prop = proportional
valve
Fan Type Supply fan type 1SPD = single speed
fan
3SPD = three speed
fan
Occ Fan Control Occupied fan control type Constant = constant
fan
Cycling = cycled fan
Unocc Control Unoccupied control enabled? No = no
Yes = yes
Shutdown Action Valve action when low OAT Cls Vlv = go to closed
shutdown occurs position
LoOATPos = go to low
OAT position
Restart Type Type of reset required after loss of Automatic = automatic
airflow shutdown occurs reset
Manual = manual
reset
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Display Name Description Units/Enumeration


(Cont.)
PF Restart Enable Power fail restart enabled? No = no
Yes = yes
SF Proof Supply fan proof enabled? No = no
Yes = yes
Filter Switch Filter switch enabled? No = no
Yes = yes
FBPD Polarity Face and Bypass Damper Polarity Direct
Reverse
Thermostat Type Room sensor type TM-2100 = TM-2100
NRM = NRM
Enable Temp Occ Enable/disable temporary No = disable
occupancy control. When enabled, Yes = enable
rotating the adjustment dial during
the unoccupied mode initiates a
period of temporary occupancy.
Window Switch Window switch enabled? No = disable
Yes = enable
Condensate Sensor Condensate sensor enabled? No = disable
Yes = enable

NRM Setup Folder


The NRM Setup folder contains one page of adjustable NRM
configuration settings (see Table 27).
Table 27: MUI NRM Setup Page Contents
Display Name Description Units/Enumeration
NRM Temp Units of measure displayed at the NRM Deg C = °C
Units Deg F = °F
NRM Default The default view of the LCD Setpoint = show
View setpoint
Temp = show space
temperature
NRM Backlight The amount of time the LCD backlight stays Seconds
Time lit
Enable UnOcc Enable/disable LCD blinking when in No = no display blink
Blink unoccupied mode Yes = display blink
Maint Ico Ena Enable/disable the displaying of the Enable = enable
maintenance icon (wrench). When enabled, Disable = disable
the wrench appears if:
• unreliable space temperature
• no communication with the controller
Default NRM The setpoint used upon recovery from a °F/°C
Abs SP power cycle
High SP Limit The maximum amount of setpoint °F/°C
adjustment allowed
Low SP Limit The minimum amount of setpoint °F/°C
adjustment allowed
Space Temp Space temperature sensor offset (used to °F/°C
Offset calibrate the space temperature sensor)
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Status Folder
The Status folder contains four pages showing the current values/states of
the inputs and outputs (see Table 28 through Table 31).
Table 28: MUI Status Folder Analog Inputs Page Contents
Display Name Description Units/Enumeration
Zone Temperature Zone temperature °F/°C
Outside Air Temp Outside air temperature °F/°C
Rem SP Adj Remote setpoint adjustment °F/°C
W/C Adj Warmer/cooler adjustment °F/°C

Table 29: MUI Status Folder Digital Inputs Page Contents


Display Name Description Units/Enumeration
Supply Fan Status Supply fan status Off = off
On = on
Filter Switch Filter switch status Clean = clean
Dirty = dirty
Energy Hold Off Window switch status No = No
Yes = Yes
Condensation Condensation switch status Normal = Normal
Alarm = Alarm

Table 30 : MUI Status Folder Analog Outputs Page Contents


Display Name Description Units/Enumeration
Clg Vlv Out Chilled water valve output % open
Htg Vlv Out Hot water valve output % open
FBPD Out Face and bypass damper output % open

Table 31: MUI Status Folder Digital Outputs Page Contents


Display Name Description Units/Enumeration
Supply Fan Cmd Supply fan command Off = off
On = on
Clg Cmd Cooing command Off = off
On = on
Htg Cmd Heating command Off = off
On = on
Supply Fan Speed Low Low speed fan command Off = off
On = on
Supply Fan Speed Med Medium speed fan command Off = off
On = on
Supply Fan Speed High Off = off Off = off
On = on
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Setpoints Folder
The Setpoints folder contains one page of adjustable setpoints. See
Table 32.
Table 32 : MUI Setpoints Page Contents
Display Name Description Units/Enumeration
Occ Clg SP Occupied cooling setpoint °F/°C
SB Clg SP Standby cooling setpoint °F/°C
UnOcc Clg SP Unoccupied cooling setpoint °F/°C
Occ Htg SP Occupied heating setpoint °F/°C
SB Htg SP Standby heating setpoint °F/°C
UnOcc Htg SP Unoccupied heating setpoint °F/°C
Clg OAT Lockout Outside air cooling lockout °F/°C
Htg OAT Lockout Outside air heating lockout °F/°C
Emerg Heat SP Emergency heating setpoint °F/°C
Emerg Heat SP Df Emergency heating setpoint °F/°C
differential
W/C Adjust Range Warmer/cooler adjustment range °F/°C

Parameters Folder
The Parameters folder contains one page of adjustable miscellaneous
setpoints and unit parameters. See Table 33.
Table 33: MUI Parameters Page Contents
Display Name Description Units/Enumeration
PF Max Restart Time Maximum power fail restart time Seconds
Fan Off Delay Fan off delay Seconds
AirFlow Start Time Maximum amount of time allowed Seconds
for the fan to prove after it has
been commanded on
AirFlow Debounce Amount of time a temporary loss Seconds
of airflow is ignored before action
is taken
Low OAT SP Low outside air temperature °F/°C
setpoint. When the outside air
temperature is below this setpoint,
the heating or cooling valve is
opened to the Low OAT position
Clg Lim Max Pos Cooling limited maximum position % open
Htg Lim Max Pos Heating limited max position % open
Vlv Low OAT Pos Valve’s Low OAT position % open
Vlv Flush Pos Valve’s Flush position % open
Fan Speed Diff Fan speed differential %
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Display Name (Cont.) Description Units/Enumeration


Fast Seq Enable Enable/disable fast sequence. °F/°C
When enabled, the application
switches between Heat, Satisfied,
and Cool states faster (does not
wait for saturation times to
expire).
Fast Seq Thresh Amount of setpoint change Disable = disable
needed to switch states during the Enable = disable
Fast Sequence mode
Temp Occ Time Temporary occupancy time Minutes

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 34.
Table 34: MUI PID Parameters Page Contents
Display Name Description Units/Enumeration
Clg Prop Band Cooing proportional band °F/°C
Clg Int Time Cooling integration time Seconds
Clg Sat Time Cooling saturation time Seconds
Htg Prop Band Heating proportional band °F/°C
Htg Int Time Heating integration time Seconds
Htg Sat Time Heating saturation time Seconds

Modes
The Modes folder contains one page showing the current sequencer states
and modes. See Table 35.
Table 35: MUI Modes Page Contents
Display Name Description Units/Enumeration
Airflow Mode Airflow mode Normal = normal
Self RF = fault, self-
reset
Manual RF = fault,
manual reset
Fan Mode Fan mode Auto = auto
Off = off
Fan Only= fan only
Max Speed =
maximum speed
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Display Name (Cont.) Description Units/Enumeration


Occ Mode Occupied mode Occupied = occupied
Unoccupied =
unoccupied
Bypass = bypass
Standby = standby
Invalid = invalid
Clg Ctrl State Cooling control state Off = off
Max = max
Lim Max = limited max
Wtr Flush = water
flush
LoOATPos = low OAT
position
Instant SD = instant
shutdown
Hold = hold
Main Ctrl = main
control
Aux Ctrl1 = aux control
1
Aux Ctrl2 = aux control
2
LoOATStrtup = low
OAT startup
Htg Ctrl State Heating control state Off = off
Max = max
Lim Max = limited max
Wtr Flush = water
flush
LoOATPos = low OAT
position
Instant SD = instant
shutdown
Hold = hold
Main Ctrl = main
control
Aux Ctrl1 = aux control
1
Aux Ctrl2 = aux control
2
LoOATStrtup = low
OAT startup
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Display Name (Cont.) Description Units/Enumeration


Occ State Occupied state Shutdown = shutdown
Satisfied = satisfied
Econ = econ
Econ Mech = econ
mech
Mech = mech
PriHeat = primary heat
SecHeat = secondary
heat
DALL Econ = DALL
Econ
UnOcc State Unoccupied state Satisfied = satisfied
Econ Clg = econ clg
Econ Mech = econ
mech
Mech = mech
Pri Heat = primary
heat
Sec Heat = secondary
heat
Idle = idle
Shutdown = shutdown
Disable = disable
Winter Mode Season Summer = summer
Winter = winter
Emerg Heat Emergency heating mode Off = off
On = on
Clg Allowed Cooling allowed? Yes = allowed
No = not allowed
Htg Allowed Heating allowed? Yes = allowed
No = not allowed
Unit Enable Status Unit enable status Dis = unit disabled
Ena = unit enabled
Unit Mode Unit mode Heat = heat
Cool = cool
Off = off
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Balancer Folder
The Balancer folder contains one page of commandable points. See
Table 36.
Table 36: MUI Balancer Page Contents
Display Name Description Units/Enumeration
Fan Ovrd State Fan override state Off = off
On-L-M-H = on
Auto = auto (return to
control)
Fan override position %
Chw Ovrd State Chilled water valve override state Auto = auto (return to
control)
Position = go to
desired position
Open = go full open
Close = go full closed
Chilled water valve override % open
position
Hw Ovrd State Hot water valve override state Auto = auto (return to
control)
Position = go to
desired position
Open = go full open
Close = go full closed
Hot water valve override position % open
FBPD Ovrd State Face and Bypass Damper Auto = auto (return to
override state control)
Position = go to
desired position
Open = go full open
Close = go full closed
Face and Bypass Damper % open
override position
Flow Fault Reset Flow fault reset Normal = normal
To reset the proof of flow switch Reset = reset
shutdown, set this point to Reset
and then set it back to Normal.
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Time Folder
The Time folder contains one page of points allowing the user to set the
time, date, time zone, and units of measure. See Table 37.
Table 37: MUI User Interface Time Page Contents
Display Name Description Units/Enumeration
Time Time HH:MM:SS
Date Date mm/dd/yy
Unit of Measure Units of measure DegC = SI
DegF = US
Date Format Date format dd/mm/yyyy
mm/dd/yyyy
yyyy/mm/dd
Time zone GMT = Greenwich
Mean Time
CET = Central Europe
Time
EET = Eastern Europe
Time
AST = Atlantic
Standard Time
EST = Eastern
Standard Time
CST = Central
Standard Time
MST = Mountain
Standard Time
PAST = Pacific
Standard Time
AKST = Alaska
Standard Time
AEST = Eastern
Standard Time
ACST = Central
Standard Time
New_Zealand = New
Zealand
East_Brazil = East
Brazil
West_Brazil = =West
Brazil
DST_Disabled =
disabled
Application Note – Fan Coil Unit (FCU) Controller 61

Schedulers Folder
The Schedulers folder consists of two pages, providing an interface for
users to set the local occupancy schedule.
The On Off Schedulers page provides users the ability to assign the
occupied (On) and unoccupied (Off) times for Normal and Holiday days.
The Calendar page provides users the ability to identify a specific date as
either Normal or Holiday.

Password Folder
The Password folder provides user access management for the MUI.
Access to all MUI folders is available to all users; therefore, the Password
folder feature is not applicable.

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.
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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 45: FX07 with Integral LCD2x4 User Interface

LCD2x4 User Interface Capabilities


The FCU 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
Application Note – Fan Coil Unit (FCU) Controller 63

LCD2x4 User Interface Navigation


Upon powerup, the LCD2x4 displays the Home Page showing system
information. See Table 38 for a list of the Home Page contents.
Table 38: LCD2x4 User Interface Home Page Contents
Display Name Description Units/Enumeration
ZN TEMP Zone temperature °F/°C
ACT CLG SP Actual cooling setpoint °F/°C
ACT HTG SP Actual heating setpoint °F/°C
OA TEMP Outside air temperature °F/°C
REM SP ADJ Remote setpoint adjustment °F/°C
W/C ADJ Warmer/cooler adjustment °F/°C
FAN CMD Supply fan command OFF = off
ON = on
FAN STATUS Supply fan status OFF = off
ON = on
FILTER STATUS Filter switch status CLEA = clean
DIRT = dirty
CHW VALVE OUT Chilled water valve output % open
HW VALVE OUT Hot water valve output % open
LOW SPEED CMD Low speed fan command %
MED SPEED CMD Medium speed fan command %
HIGH SPEED CMD High speed fan command %
CLG CMD Cooling command OFF = off
ON = on
HTG CMD Heating command OFF = off
ON = on
UNIT MODE Unit mode HEAT = heating
COOL = cooling
OFF = off
FBPD Output Face and bypass damper output % open
Energy Hold Window Switch Status No = No
Off Yes = Yes
Condensate Condensate Sensor Status Normal = Normal
Alarm = Alarm

In addition to the Home Page, the LCD2x4 also includes 11 folders of


information which you access from the LCD2x4’s Main Menu. See
Table 39 for a list of these folders.
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Table 39: FCU LCD2x4 Folders


Folder User Access Contents
Level
Config Admin FCU application configuration settings
NRM Setup All NRM configuration settings
FX Setup All LCD2x4 configuration settings
Setpoints Admin Setpoints
Parameters Admin Miscellaneous setpoints and parameters
PID Parameters Admin Proportional bands, integration times, and
saturation times
Modes All Sequencer modes and states
Balancer Admin Override points
Time All Time
Scheduler All Schedulers
Password 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 FCU configuration from the
LCD2x4). See Table 40.
Table 40: LCD2x4 User Interface Config Page Contents
Display Name Description Units/Enumeration
SP ADJ TYPE Setpoint adjustment type SETP = absolute setpoint
W/C = warmer/cooler
TWO PIPE COIL Two-pipe heating/cooling unit? NO = no
YES = yes
2 PIPE TYPE Type pipe heating/cooling type FACE = face and bypass
damper
PROP = proportional valve
CLG TYPE Cooling type NONE = No cooling
1STG = 1 stage
FBPD = Face and bypass
damper
PROP = Proportional valve
HTG TYPE Heating type NONE = no cooling
1STG = 1 stage
FBPD = face and bypass
damper
PROP = proportional valve
FAN TYPE Supply fan type 1SPD = single-speed fan
3SPD = three-speed fan
OCC FAN CTRL Occupied fan control type CNST = constant fan
CYCL = cycled fan
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Display Name Description Units/Enumeration


(Cont.)
UNOCC CTRL Unoccupied control enabled? NO = no
YES = yes
SHUTDOWN ACTION Valve action when low OAT CLS = go to closed
shutdown occurs position
LOAP = go to low
OAT position
RESTART TYPE Type of reset required after loss of AUTO = automatic
airflow shutdown occurs reset
MANL = manual reset
POWER FAIL Power fail restart enabled? NO = no
RESTART ENA YES = yes
SF PROOF Supply fan proof enabled? NO = no
YES = yes
FILTER SWITCH Filter switch enabled? NO = no
YES = yes
PBPD Polarity Face and Bypass Damper Polarity DIR = direct
REV = reverse
THERMOSTAT TYPE Room sensor type TM = TM-2100
NRM = NRM
ENABLE TEMP OCC Enable/disable temporary NO = disable
occupancy control. When enabled, YES = enable
rotating the adjustment dial during
the unoccupied mode initiates a
period of temporary occupancy.

NRM Setup Page


The NRM Setup Page contains adjustable NRM configuration settings
(see Table 41).
Table 41: LCD2x4 User Interface NRM Config Page Contents
Display Name Description Units/Enumeration
NRM TEMP UNITS Units of measured displayed at the DEGC = °C
NRM DEGF = °F
NRM DEFAULT The default view of the LCD SETP = show
VIEW setpoint
TEMP =show space
temperature
NRM BACKLIGHT The amount of time the LCD Seconds
TIME backlight stays lit
ENABLE UNOCC Enable/disable LCD blinking when NO = no display blink
BLINK in unoccupied mode YES = display blink
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Display Name Description Units/Enumeration


(Cont.)
MAINT ICON ENA Enable/disable the displaying of the ENA = enable
maintenance icon (wrench). When DIS = disable
enabled, the wrench appears if:
• unreliable space temperature
• no communication with the
controller
DEFAULT NRM ABS The setpoint to be used upon °F/°C
SP recovery from a power cycle
HIGH SETPOINT The maximum amount of setpoint °F/°C
LIMIT adjustment allowed
LOW SETPOINT The minimum amount of setpoint °F/°C
LIMIT adjustment allowed
SPACE TEMP Space temperature sensor offset °F/°C
OFFSET (used to calibrate the space
temperature sensor)

FX Setup Page
The FX Setup page is only available to Admin users. The page contains
configuration settings for the LCD2x4 (see Table 42).
Table 42: LCD2x4 User Interface FX Setup Page Contents
Display Name Description Units/Enumeration
DISPLAY UNITS Units of measure displayed on DEGF = °F
the LCD2x4 DEGC = °C
LCD CONTRAST Contrast setting for the LCD2x4 LOW = low
MED = medium
HIGH = high
BACKLIGHT TIME Backlight time for the LCD2x4 OFF = always off
MIN 2 = 2 minutes
10 = 10 minutes
20 = 20 minutes
ON = always on
DEFAULT COLOR Default backlight color for the BLUE = blue
LCD2x4 RED = red

Setpoints Page
The Setpoints page is only available to Admin users. The page contains
adjustable setpoints. See Table 43.
Table 43: LCD2x4 User Interface Setpoints Page Contents
Display Name Description Units/Enumeration
OCC CLG SP Occupied cooling setpoint °F/°C
SB CLG SP Standby cooling setpoint °F/°C
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Display Name Description Units/Enumeration


(Cont.)
UNOCC CLG SP Unoccupied cooling setpoint °F/°C
OCC HTG SP Occupied heating setpoint °F/°C
SB HTG SP Standby heating setpoint °F/°C
UNOCC HTG SP Unoccupied heating setpoint °F/°C
CLG OAT LOCKOUT Outside air cooling lockout °F/°C
SP
HTG OAT LOCKOUT Outside air heating lockout °F/°C
SP
EMERG HTG SP Emergency heating setpoint °F/°C
EMERG HTG SP Emergency heating setpoint °F/°C
DIFF differential
WC ADJUST RANGE Warmer/cooler adjustment range °F/°C

Parameters Page
The Parameters folder is only available to Admin users; it contains one
page of adjustable miscellaneous setpoints and unit parameters. See
Table 44.
Table 44: LCD2x4 User Interface Parameters Page Contents
Display Name Description Units/Enumeration
PF MAX RESTART Maximum power fail restart time Seconds
TIME
FAN OFF DELAY Fan off delay Seconds
AIRFLOW START Maximum amount of time allowed for Seconds
DELAY the fan to prove after it has been
commanded on
AIRFLOW DEBOUNCE Amount of time a temporary loss of Seconds
DELAY airflow is ignored before action is taken
LOW OAT SP Low outside air temperature setpoint. °F/°C
When the outside air temperature is
below this setpoint, the heating or
cooling valve is opened to the Low
OAT position
CLG LTD MAX POS Cooling limited maximum position % open
HTG LTD MAX POS Heating limited max position % open
VALUE LOW OAT POS Valve’s Low OAT position % open
VALUE FLUSH POS Valve’s Flush position % open
FAN SPEED DIFF fan speed differential %
FAST SEQ Enable/disable fast sequence. When °F/°C
THRESHOLD enabled, the application switches
between Heat, Satisfied, and Cool
states faster (does not wait for
saturation times to expire).
FAST SEQUENCE Amount of setpoint change needed to DIS = disable
switch states during the Fast Sequence ENA = disable
mode
TEMP OCC TIME Temporary occupancy time Minutes
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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 45.
Table 45: LCD2x4 User Interface PID Parameters Page Contents
Display Name Description Units/Enumeration
CLG PROP BAND Cooling proportional band °F/°C
CLG INT TIME Cooling integration time Seconds
CLG SAT TIME Cooling saturation time Seconds
HTG PROP BAND Heating proportional band °F/°C
HTG INT TIME Heating integration time Seconds
HTG SAT TIME Heating saturation time Seconds

Modes
The Modes page shows the current sequencer states and modes. See
Table 46.
Table 46: LCD2x4 User Interface PID Parameters Page Contents
Display Name Description Units/Enumeration
AIRFLOW MODE Airflow mode NORM = normal
SRF = fault, self-reset
MRF = fault, manual
reset
FAN MODE Fan mode AUTO = auto
OFF = off
FAN = fan only
MAX = maximum speed
OCC MODE Occupied mode OCCD = occupied
UNOC = unoccupied
BYPA = bypass
STAN = standby
INVA = invalid
CLG MODE Cooling mode OFF = off
LMAX = limited max
WATR = flush
INSD = instant
shutdown
MAIN = main control
SD = shutdown
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Display Name (Cont.) Description Units/Enumeration


HTG MODE Heating mode OFF = off
LMAX = limited max
WATR = flush
INSD = instant
shutdown
MAIN = main control
SD = shutdown
OCC STATE Occupied state SD = shutdown
SATI = satisfied
ECON = econ
ECNM = econ mech
CLG = mech
HTG = primary heat
SECH = secondary
heat
DLLE = DALL Econ
UNOCC STATE Unoccupied state SATI = satisfied
ECNC = econ clg
ECNM = econ mech
CLG = mech
HTG = primary heat
SECH = secondary
heat
IDLE = idle
SD = shutdown
DISA = disable
SEASON Season SUM = summer
WIN = winter
EMERG HEAT MODE Emergency heating mode OFF = off
ON = on
CLG ALLOWED Cooling allowed? YES = allowed
NO = not allowed
HTG ALLOWED Heating allowed? YES = allowed
NO = not allowed
UNIT ENABLE Unit enable status DIS = unit disabled
STATUS ENA = unit enabled
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Display Name (Cont.) Description Units/Enumeration


CLG CONTROL STATE Cooling control state OFF = off
MAX = max
LIM = limited max
WATR = flush
LOAP = low OAT
position
INSD = instant
shutdown
HOLD = hold
MAIN = main control
AUX1 = aux control 1
AUX2 = aux control 2
LOAS = low OAT
startup
HTG CONTROL STATE Heating control state OFF = off
MAX = max
LIM = limited max
WATR = flush
LOAP = low OAT
position
INSD = instant
shutdown
HOLD = hold
MAIN = main control
AUX1 = aux control 1
AUX2 = aux control 2
LOAS = low OAT
startup

Balancer Page
The Balancer page is only available to Admin users; it contains overrides
useful for air and water balancing, troubleshooting and commissioning.
See Table 47.
Table 47: LCD2x4 User Interface Balancer Page Contents
Display Name Description Units/Enumeration
FAN OVERRIDE Fan override state OFF = off
STATE ON = on
AUTO = auto (return
to control)
FAN OVRD VALUE Fan override position %
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Display Name (Cont.) Description Units/Enumeration


CHW OVRD STATE Chilled water valve override state AUTO = auto (return to
control)
POS = go to desired
position
OPEN = go full open
CLOS = go full closed
CHW OVRD VALUE Chilled water valve override % open
position
HW VALUE OVRD Hot water valve override state AUTO = auto (return to
STATE control)
POS = go to desired
position
OPEN = go full open
CLOS = go full closed
HW VALUE OVRD Hot water valve override position % open
VALUE
FBPD OVRD STATE Face and Bypass Damper AUTO = auto (return to
override state control)
POS = go to desired
position
OPEN = go full open
CLOS = go full closed
FBPD OVRD OVRD Face and Bypass Damper % open
VALUE override position
FLOW FAULT RESET Flow fault reset NORM = normal
To reset the proof of flow switch RST = reset
shutdown, set this point to Reset
and then set it back to Normal.

Time Page
The Time page contains the time, date, time zone, and units of measure.
See Table 48.
Table 48: LCD2x4 User Interface Time Page Contents
Display Name Description Units/Enumeration
HOUR Hour 0-23 hours
MINUTE Minute 0-59 minutes
MONTH Month 1-12 month
DAY Day 1-31 days
YEAR Year 2000-2999 year
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Display Name Description Units/Enumeration


(Cont.)
DAYWEEK Day of the week 0 = Sunday
1 = Monday
2 = Tuesday
3 = Wednesday
4 = Thursday
5 = Friday
6 = Saturday
TIME ZONE Time zone GMT = Greenwich Mean Time
CET = Central Europe Time
EET = Eastern Europe Time
AST = Atlantic Standard Time
EST = Eastern Standard Time
CST = Central Standard Time
MST = Mountain Standard Time
PAST = Pacific Standard Time
AKST = Alaska Standard Time
AEST = Eastern Standard Time
ACST = Central Standard Time
NEWZ = New Zealand
EBRA = East Brazil
WBRA = West Brazil
DDIS = disabled

Schedulers Page
The Schedulers page provides an interface for users to set the local
occupancy schedule.

Password Page
The Password page provides user access management for the MUI. Access
to certain pages is restricted to specific user types. Two default users are
defined: All and Admin. Table 49.
Table 49: LCD2x4 User Interface User Passwords and Access Rights
User Password Accessible Pages
All None - Logon is not required Home Page
Modes
Time
Password
Events
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User (Cont.) Password Accessible Pages


Admin 3333 Home Page
Config
Setpoints
Parameters
PID Parameters
Modes
Time
Password
Balancer
NRM Setup
FX Setup
Schedulers

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.
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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 FCU 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 FCU
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.

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