PCO3 Operating Manual Rev03b
PCO3 Operating Manual Rev03b
PCO3 Operating Manual Rev03b
PROGRAMMABLE CONTROLLER
-USER MANUAL-
The System 2200+3L also includes a microprocessor based TERMINAL unit complete with
graphical touch screen display with built in navigation keypad and led indicators allowing the
users to easily set the controlled parameters for set points, dead bands, alarm thresholds, and
carry out the main working operations (on/off, displaying controlled variables, printouts). The
controller and graphical display terminal are powered by 24VAC power supply using low voltage
control transformers from the unit. Connection between the terminal unit and main board is
necessary only when programming the System 2200+3L basic parameters. The controller is
linked to a graphic display terminal via standard three wire cable.
The controller is fully programmed and pre-configured per system configuration. Further
tweaking may be required to better fit the application.
For remote mounted controllers, make sure the UNIT ID is matching with the Tag ID
number.
When more than one unit are connected through p-LAN network for lead/lag operation, the first
controller, unit ID# U01 is defined as the “Master” and the rest (U02, U03 ….U16) are define as
The units can be set to cycle to achieve equal run time on each unit. At the end of each cycle, the
role of each unit switches to its counterpart, meaning the Master becomes the Slave and the
Slave becomes the Master during the next cycle. During each cycle, the units operate according
to the above lead/lag logic.
The primary system shall be Chilled Water Cooling. Direct Expansion Cooling shall be setup as a
back up to the Chilled Water system. Both systems are designed to work independent of each
other.
The Chilled Water System comes standard with a three (3) way water modulating valve, coil, and
an optional “no water flow switch”. The DX system is equipped with a DX coil, compressor(s), and
outdoor air cooled condenser. Optional heaters and humidifiers are also available if needed.
A unique feature of Air Cooled/Chilled Water Plus units is that the chilled water coil is located at
the side of the direct expansion coil. The auxiliary chilled water coil is custom sized so that it
provides identical cooling capacity obtained during the refrigeration cycle with the compressor
operating.
Cooling-Chilled Water
Chilled Water cooling is the primary cooling system for C+ units. For optimum performance, the
controller is programmed to call chilled water cooling for the first 300 seconds regardless of the
chilled water temperature.
The C+ unit can switch over from one cooling mode to another based on sensing Chilled Water
flow or Chilled Water temperature. The standard practice is to sense the Chilled Water flow for
switching.
If “No Water flow” switch is selected, the unit senses the flow of chilled water by using a pressure
differential switch and switches over to DX cooling based on loss of water flow. When no water
flow switch is selected for switch over, the unit will only work on either DX or C.W. cooling mode.
Cooling-Direct Expansion
Direct Expansion Cooling is designed to operate when the water flow switch senses that there is
no water flow. A digital signal is sent to the system from the controller to modulate the three (3)
way valve to cut water flow to the chilled water coil and the backup system direct expansion
cooling should start. The controller signals the compressor to start cooling. The outdoor
condenser gets energized as needed.
The Economizer Mixing Box is factory provided; however, it might be installed in the field by
others. Typically, the Air Side Economizer Mixing Box is provided for our Maxi-Kool unit with
System 2200 series controller.
Sequence of Operation
The evaporator fan and a set of dampers for the economizers are energized depending on heating
or cooling demands. The PCO3 controller commands the economizer box to bring either the
minimum amount of outside air or only outside air based on outside air temperature and
humidity. The controller determines whether the outdoor air temperature and humidity is
suitable for “economizer-cooling”. If the outdoor air is suitable, mechanical cooling shall be
locked out by the outdoor enthalpy control. The set of economizer damper actuators shall be
energized, operating the outdoor air and the return air dampers. The economizer damper
actuators shall be regulated to maintain proper discharge air temperature. When outdoor air is
not suitable for “economizer-cooling”, the Economizer shall be locked out and the outdoor air
damper shall maintain minimum position while the indoor fan is operating. Upon unit shutting
down or power loss, the spring return motor actuator shall close the outdoor air damper. The
Economizer shall be automatically locked out during the heat mode (if applicable).
The Air Side Economizer box shall include: prewired modulating spring return damper actuators,
economizer control logic with compressor assist option, minimum outside air damper position
control, economizer control sensors including outdoor air temperature and humidity (enthalpy)
sensor, supply air and/or mixed air sensors. The supply air temperature sensor is used to maintain
the desire supply air temperature using DX and Economizer cooling together. The exhaust of
room air during economizer cooling mode shall be done by others in the field.
3.6 Water Side Economizer Energy miser (EM) Unit Using 2-Way Valves
Summary of Equipment
Energy miser units are provided with Dual Cooling options. DX cooling using Compressor based
system and Economizer cooling using Water Side Economizer Coil.
The Energy miser System shall be provided with a Two (2) way water regulating valve for
condenser coil, a Two (2) way modulating chilled water valve for energy miser coil, DX coil(s),
compressor(s) and co-axial water condenser(s). The water valves on water cooled condensers and
free cooling energy miser CW Valves will allow the water flow in either condenser coil or free
cooling EM coil. The two way control valve shall control the amount of flow to auxiliary energy
miser cooling coils to meet the demand when in EM cooling mode. The Two way water regulating
valve will control the amount of water flow in condenser based on the refrigerant pressure in DX
cooling mode. System shall be programmed to do either DX cooling or EM cooling based on
entering water temperature.
Energy miser systems are connected to Cooling Tower or Dry Fluid Coolers to obtain re-circulating
water or water glycol solution. In addition, the system is equipped with steam generating
humidifier, electric reheat and microprocessor based controller.
A unique feature of Energy miser system is that the free cooling water coil is located just before
the direct expansion coil and is properly sized to provide the same cooling capacity as the DX
system at 45 Deg. F entering water temperature. The indoor unit will send a signal to enable and
disable the outdoor auxiliary equipment. The outdoor equipment has its own control logic to
provide water temperature suitable for either EM mode or DX cooling mode.
Cooling-Direct Expansion
Direct Expansion Cooling shall operate when the water temperature increases above the specified
EM set point. A digital signal is sent to the system by microprocessor to signal the compressors
and the two (2) way valves will regulate the water flow into the water cooled condensers based
on the refrigerant pressure. Each compressor system shall have separate 2-Way water regulating
valves. The Energy miser mode depends on the entering water temperature and it is adjustable.
The unit can switch over from DX cooling mode to Free cooling Energy miser mode based on the
Entering Water temperature.
Unit shall start in DX cooling mode. If the temperature of water supply drops below the set point
for the Energy miser mode, the unit will switch over to the Energy miser free cooling mode. The
outdoor fluid cooler shall be provided with energy miser control panel to maintain lower fluid
temperature during energy miser mode.
In the free cooling energy miser mode the compressors will remain shut off while the fans of the
unit shall be on. Humidification and Dehumidification modes shall be operating as needed.
Energy miser units are provided with Dual Cooling options. DX cooling using Compressor based
system and Economizer cooling using Water Side Economizer Coil.
The primary system shall be Direct Expansion Cooling. The free cooling Energy miser coil is
provided together with the DX cooling coil. If the Water temperature drops below the Energy
miser set point, the condenser water is diverted to the free cooling coil and DX cooling will be
programmed to either turned off or made available to assist based on demand.
The Energy miser System shall come standard with a three (3) way water regulating valve for
condenser coil, a three (3) way modulating chilled water valve for energy miser coil, DX coil(s),
compressor(s) and co-axial water condenser(s). The water valves on water cooled condensers and
free cooling energy miser CW Valves are Three Way mixing type designed to divert the flow in
either condenser coil or free cooling EM coil. Three (3) way is used to maintain pressure drop, as
constant GPM is required for free cooling systems. The (3) three way control valve shall control
the amount of flow to auxiliary energy miser cooling coils and maintain constant temperature and
relative humidity
Energy miser systems are connected to Cooling Tower or Dry Fluid Coolers to obtain re-circulating
water or water glycol solution. In addition, the system is equipped with steam generating
humidifier, electric reheat and microprocessor based controller.
A unique feature of Energy miser system is that the free cooling water coil is located just before
the direct expansion coil and is properly sized to provide the same cooling capacity as the DX
system at 45°F entering water temperature.
Cooling-Direct Expansion
Direct Expansion Cooling shall operate when the water temperature increases above the specified
set point. A digital signal is sent to the system by microprocessor to signal the three (3) way valve
to divert the water flow from the free cooling coil to the water cooled condensers and the direct
expansion cooling mode shall start. The microprocessor shall signal the compressor to start
cooling and at the same time energize the water regulating valve to supply water flow to the co-
axial condenser. The Energy miser mode depends on the entering water temperature and it is
adjustable.
Note: Continuous water shall be flowing through the chilled water valve and will only supply
water to coil when called upon.
The unit can switch over from DX cooling mode to Free cooling Energy miser mode based on the
Entering Water temperature.
In the free cooling energy miser mode the compressors may shut off while the fans of the unit
shall be on. Humidification and Dehumidification modes shall be operating as needed. The
Compressors can be locked to remain off during energy miser mode if necessary.
DRY FLUID COOLER (DFC): The Dry Fluid Cooler Shall Consist of Casing, Coil, Direct-drive Propeller
Fan(s) driven by individual Fan Motor(s), Fan Guard and Mounting Legs. All fan motors shall be
factory wired to a common electrical control box. The Dry Fluid Cooler shall be arranged for
Vertical Air Flow.
The Glycol Coil shall have aluminum fins bonded to copper tubes and shall have full collars that
completely cover the copper tubes. The coil shall be pressure tested to 350 psig and shall be
designed for counter flow for high heat transfer efficiency.
The Dry Fluid Cooler casing shall be made from a non-corrosive metal to minimize maintenance.
Adjustable mounting legs and supports shall be furnished with the DFC. Vibration isolators of the
rubber and shear or spring type are to be field provided by others.
The motors shall be permanently lubricated, sealed ball bearings, with inherent overload
protection. Motors shall be mounted inside the Dry Fluid Cooler Casing for weather protection.
The direct drive fan blades shall be aluminum, and shall be protected by a heavy gauge, steel
wire, zinc plated, and epoxy coated fan guard. Full width baffles to prevent bypass air shall
separate each fan section.
Dry Fluid Cooler (DFC) requires separate power supply and one set of dry contact from indoor unit
to Enable/Disable.
DFC is equipped with its own control panel that includes power block, fan contactors, aqua stats,
freeze stats, relays and single or dual pump package control as necessary.
Aqua stats are installed in the control panel and bulbs to be attached with leaving water header of
the coil.
For understanding purpose use 4 fan dry fluid cooler with drawing # 700-232-041
The fluid cooler shall be provided with ambient T-stats to control the water temperature during
DX cooling mode. The fluid cooler shall bypass the T-Stat control logic and run all fans
continuously during Energy Miser mode.
1. The first fan of DFC runs continuously as long as enabling signal is present.
2. The default setting for second fan to cycle OFF is 60 Deg. F and below with aqua
stat
3. The default setting for third fan to cycle OFF is 70 Deg. F. and below with aqua
stat #
4. The default setting for forth fan to cycle OFF is 75 Deg. F. and below with aqua
stat #
5. All these default settings are field adjustable to fine tune the unit operation.
During winter months, when water temperature drops bellow the 50Deg. F. the aqua stat # 1 will
close and DFC unit will switch over to free cooling energy miser mode. In Energy miser mode, all
other aqua stat (aqua stat 2, 3 and 4) will be bypassed and all fans will run continuously. The free
cooling temperature set point on Aqua stat # 1 must synchronize with Energy miser water
temperature set point for indoor unit.
Pumps
Summary of Equipment
PUMP PACKAGE: The pump package shall include a close coupled, industrial duty pump with
heavy-duty ball bearings motors, stainless steel shafts and bronze fitted construction. The pump
package shall include pump starter, aqua-stats, and fan cycling contactor(s) to control the
condenser glycol temperature. The control panel shall be factory provided for filed installation in
a weatherproof box provided on the Dry Fluid Cooler. The pump shall be protected with a base
and weather shield from the ambient conditions.
DUAL PUMP PACKAGE (Optional): The dual pump package shall include close-coupled, industrial
duty pumps with heavy-duty ball bearings motors, stainless steel shafts and bronze fitted
construction. The pump package shall include pump starters, aqua-stats, and fan cycling
contactor(s) to control the condenser glycol temperature. The control panel shall be factory
provided for filed installation in a weatherproof box provided on the Dry Fluid Cooler. The pumps
shall be protected with a base and complete vented weather enclosure from the ambient
conditions. The optional Pressure Differential (No Water Flow)Switch shall be provided for field
installation.
GLYCOL PUMP: A matching centrifugal circulating pump is provided for field mounting and piping.
Pump Operation
Either outdoor air temperature is monitored or a signal from each crac unit (free cooling and DX
condenser) is sent to the pump controller to determine which function is provided.
Fan speed may be increased sufficiently to allow pump minimum operating speed to be maintained
should zone loads decrease, thus decreasing flow below safe pump operation.
Pump controls switch to free cooling mode – Fans run 100% until condenser outlet temperature reaches
38F, at which time fans speed will reduce to maintain 38F or minimum pumps speed is reached, then
fans will reduce speed to maintain minimum pump speed, which is accomplished by 2-way valves
modulating open is response to increased condenser water supply temperature.
Controls shall monitor both fan KW and Pump KW energy consumption and determine best speed
combination to maintain lowest condenser supply water temperature during free cooling more.
DX Cooling mode
Pump control increases fan speed as condenser water temperature increases. Maintain 65F condenser
outlet water by modulating fan speed. At 75F exiting condenser water temperature fan speed is 100%.
Controls shall monitor both fan KW and Pump KW energy consumption and determine best speed
combination to maintain lowest condenser supply water temperature during DX cooling more.
The System 2200+3L is truly one of the most powerful and flexible controllers available for HVAC
units today.
4.0 CONFIGURATION
The display unit is pre-configured at the factory for the most common user requirements.
Nonetheless, some settings can be changed to adapt the device specific needs. The menus can
be accessed by pressing any point on the touch screen together with the (up) and (Prg) buttons
for at least one second. Alternatively, press the (up) + (down) + (enter) buttons together for at
least one second.
As shown in the Figure 1 in the “Configuration screen”, a combination navigating buttons and
touch screen can be used to input new configuration parameters.
• To access an item, simply press the touch screen on the corresponding indication, or
press the (up) / (down) buttons until selecting it and then confirm by pressing (enter).
• To modify the value of a field, after having activated it (a field is active when the cursor
is flashing inside), press the (up) / (down) buttons to change the value and press (enter)
to save it.
• Pressing Esc before the Enter key will cancel the modifications made to the field.
• Contrast - Used to set the contrast of the display (from 0 to 100, default: 50)
• Normal Brightness After - Used to set the time after the touch screen or the buttons are
last pressed that the display switches from “high brightness” to “normal brightness”.
Possible values are ranged from 30 s to 15 min, default: 1 min
• Screen Saver Timeout - Used to set the time after the touch screen or the buttons are last
pressed that the display switches off
• After having switched to “normal brightness”. Possible values are range from 30 s to 4
hours (4 hrs.), default: 15 min;
• Calibrate Touch Screen - The touch screen can be calibrated if it is evidently misaligned. To
align the touch screen, press the center of the crosses displayed in sequence. When the
message “Done: touch the screen to ESC” indicates that the operation has been completed
successfully. If the screen displays “Bad: touch to ESC and repeat”, repeat the calibration
process.
Icon Description
Current terminal
1. Select the address of the required board using the (up) / (down) buttons in the “Setup I/O
Board” field (only the boards that are effectively on-line can be selected) and confirm by
pressing (enter). If the pLAN network is not working correctly, or no controller board is
present, the field is not modifiable, and “--“(two dashes) will be displayed.
2. Press the “Setup” button: the screens will be displayed in sequence, see Figure 3 for detail.
3. Use the enter button to move the cursor from one field to the next, and (up) / (down)
change the value of the current field. The P:xx field shows the address of the selected board
(in the example, board number 12 has been selected).
4. To exit the configuration procedure and save the data, select the “OK?” field, set “Yes” and
confirm by pressing (enter). Alternatively, if the terminal remains inactive (no button is
pressed) for more than 30 s, the configuration procedure is automatically ended without
saving the changes.
Important: the pGD terminals cannot be configured as “Sp” (shared printer) as the printer
output is not featured. Selecting this mode has no effect on the management of printed
messages sent via pLAN.
Note: For unit 3 and up, use SLAVE UNIT setup instructions and increase the Address ID
by 1 and terminal ID by 1.
WARNING:
Note: Separate as much as possible the probe and digital input signal cables from the
cables carrying the inductive loads and the power cables, to avoid possible
Electromagnetic disturbance.
WARNING: The 21VDC available at the +Vdc terminal (J2) can be used to power any active
probes, the maximum current is 150 mA, thermally protected against short-circuits. To supply
the ratiometric 0 to 5 V probes, use the +5VREF (Imax: 60 mA) present at terminal J24.
The maximum cable length between the two PCO3 controllers using AWG20/22 shielded cable is
500 meters.
Note:
A maximum of one terminal (pCOT, pCOI, pGD0, pGD1) can be connected, or two
terminals but without using use the backlighting on display. One version of the
pCO3 features optically-isolated connection to the pLAN network.
The graphic terminal and aria terminal should be always powered with a separate
power supply.
The 21VDC present at +Vterm (J24) can be used to power an external terminal
with a maximum input of 2 W. Only one terminal can be connected (for example
PLD terminal or ARIA terminal) in addition to the one connected to terminal J10.
PCO3 controller is available as a factory-installed assembly. Remote console box with graphic
touch sensitive display wall-mount version is available for remote operation and monitoring of
cooling units.
General unit status shows the current room temperature, humidity, heating, and cooling
demands. Additional sensors are listed by pressing the (up ) or (down ) buttons as shown in
Figure 8. Pressing the (help?) button brings up the help screen as shown in Figure 9.
Icon Function
Demands Displays Fan, cooling, heating, humidification, dehumidification, excess humidity
draining, and humidifier
Cooling Displays current active cooling stages
Heating Displays current active heating stages
Key Description
Pan mode is activated.
When pressed, all the keys relating to zooming mode go to the Normal position.
View is moved so as to display the first data saved (the oldest data).
View is moved so as to display the last data saved (the most recent data).
When pressed, all the keys relating to zooming mode go to the Normal position.
When pressed, changes the status from Normal to Pressed.
When in Normal status, selecting a point on the graph the graph cursor is
positioned at the closest value saved. The corresponding Y1, Y2 and X values
can be displayed in a text box under the X Axis.
When in Pressed status, selecting a point on the graph, the view is moved so the
point selected is in the center.
Activate Zoom mode.
When pressed, all the keys relating to Pan mode go to the Normal position.
Activate Zoom mode, all the other keys relating to Zoom mode switch to Normal
status and Zoom In on the horizontal axis. When in Pressed status, selecting a
point on the graph the view Zoom In on the horizontal axis
Activate Zoom mode, all the other keys relating to Zoom mode switch to Normal
status and Zoom Out on the horizontal axis. When in Pressed status, selecting a
point on the graph the view Zoom Out on the horizontal axis.
Activate Zoom mode, all the other keys relating to Zoom mode switch to Normal
status and Zoom In on the vertical axes. When in Pressed status, selecting a
point on the graph the view Zoom In on the vertical axes.
Activate Zoom mode, all the other keys relating to Zoom mode switch to Normal
status and Zoom Out on the vertical axes. When in Pressed status, selecting a
point on the graph the view Zoom Out on the vertical axes.
Reset the scales of the X axis as defined
Reset the scales of the X, Y1 and Y2 axes. This is the combination of the previous
two commands.
Action Function
Alarm Pressing the alarm button at any time
Next Shows the next alarm
Previous Shows previous alarm
Reset Clears out active alarms and turns off the alarm LED
Note: All active alarms remain active until the root cause of the event is rectified.
“SETUP MENU” has three (3) levels of passwords to control the access for accessing end user,
technician, and setting reserved for factory setup. A password must be supplied to gain access
to any setting.
Note: Your system 2200+ series controller is already programmed, configured, and tested for
your application. The system can be turned ON by using the ON/OFF button. The operating
mode (Active System, System OFF, or Standby) is indicated under System Status screen. Minor
tweaking might be required.
Note: Entering a service menu requires a password. Default password is listed in Table 5.
SETUP MENU
8.3 Setpoints
The controller is shipped with default selections for all necessary settings. In some cases,
adjustments can be made to meet the application requirements. Use Up and Down arrow
buttons to navigate between settings for different sensor.
Default Setting:
Temperature: 72°F Humidity: 50%
Note: The controller is programmed to shut down the entire system once the return
air temperature reaches 125°F. This alarm event supersedes all other events.
Night Setback
To active the Night Setback, change its setting to “YES” and follow the on screen directions. Use
the arrow keys to navigate through the different screens to program each individual day.
Default Setting:
Night Setback: NO
Note: It is not recommended to set the Night Setback for computer room cooling.
The controller keeps track of run time for each individual component for servicing purposes.
Each counter can be reset individually.
Setting Timer
Change the Reset setting from “NO” to “YES”
Press Enter from the virtual screen
The run time hour is reset immediately
Repeat the same process for other components Reset timer
PCO3 controller also features an alternative method of networking multiple cooling unit in a
built in standalone p-LAN network through terminal J11.
Default Setting:
Unit Identification: 1 Baud Rate: 19200 Protocol: Modbus
10.1 Modbus
The PCO3 controller supports an optional RS-485 card, which allows you to interface directly the
pCO3 to a supervisory network RS485. The max baudrate available is 19200 baud (it can be set by
software).
10.1.1 Mounting
To install the card in the pCO unit follow these instructions:
Warning
When handling the card, please follow the advice below. Electrical damage may occur to the
electronic components as a result of electrostatic discharges from the operator. Suitable
precautions must be taken when handling these components.
• Before using any electronic component or card, ground yourself (not touching the card
does not prevent a spike, as static electricity can produce a 10000V spike discharge
which can form an arc of about 1cm)
• All components must be kept inside their original package as long as possible. If
necessary, take the board from its package and place it into an antistatic package
without touching the back of the board with your hands
• Absolutely avoid non-antistatic plastic bags, polystyrene or sponge.
• Do not pass the card directly to other operators (to prevent from electrostatic induction
and discharges).
The program installed on the board may correspond to a standard LonMark® profile. The board
is programmed by the manufacturer when LonMark® profiles are used or in the field for custom
profiles.
• Signals problems in the connection between the board and the pCO.
WARNING: If the red LED comes on make sure the instructions described under Installation have
been carefully followed. THE COMMUNICATION BAUD RATE ON THE PCO HAS BEEN SET TO 4800
BAUD.
10.3.5 Installation
WARNINGS: precautions in handling the board. Electrical damage may occur to the electronic
components as a result of electrostatic discharges from the operator. Suitable precautions must
be taken when handling these components, specifically:
1. Disconnect the power supply to the pCO3 and use a screwdriver, remove the serial card
cover
2. Remove the pre-cut plastic part from the cover to make a rectangular window cutout
3. Insert the optional board in the corresponding plug-in connector, initially holding it
diagonally and then making sure it is properly inserted and pushed up against the two
plastic supports on the case of the PCO3
4. Close the cover and aligning the connector on the serial board with the hole made in the
cover
5. Reconnect the power supply to the pCO. If the pCO supervisor serial communication
has been set to use the Carel protocol at 4800 baud, the red LED on the board will come
on for a few seconds and then will go off immediately, indicating normal operation.
10.4.1 Installation
The board is installed in the PCO3 controller, when off, as follows
1. Remove the “Serial Card” cover from the PCO3 using a screwdriver.
2. Insert the board in the corresponding plug-in connector, making sure it is fully inserted
and in contact with the two supports located on the case of the PCO3. This operation
may be difficult due to the limited space, consequently, it is recommended to insert the
board at an angle and then turn it until aligning the connectors.
3. Close the cover again, using the cover supplied with the board, lining up the connector
on the serial board with the opening in the cover.
4. (optional): stick one or both labels supplied outside and/or inside the electrical panel
near the PCO3, so that the MAC ADDRESS can be read without needing to open the
electrical panel for the connection to the Ethernet network, use an S/FTP cable,
category 5e or higher.
10.4.2 Functions
The pCOWeb board is used to connect the pCO3 controller to an Ethernet network and
consequently perform the following functions.
• Access the information on the pCO3 (network variables and parameters) using an
Internet browser, such as Internet Explorer™ installed on a PC and connected to the
pCOWeb via TCP/IP (see Web server)
• Connection to a supervisory network that uses one of the following standard protocols
o SNMP v1 & v2c
o BACnet Ethernet ISO8802-2/8802-3
o BACnet/IP
• switch on the pCO3 controller with the pCOWeb already inserted and hold the button
for at least 20 s, until the status LED starts flashing SLOWLY 3 times, red-dark;
• release the button while the LED is flashing, after having flashed 3 times, the LED turns
green, then, to confirm the recognition of the button, the LED will flash QUICKLY 3
times, red-dark.
• To complete the pCOWeb boot phase, wait approximately 50 s until the status LED
flashes regularly. From this moment on, the pCOWeb can be accessed via the network
Note: In “factory bootswitch parameters” mode, the pCOWeb does not save the
parameters recalled, but simply uses them, and therefore, when next restarted without
pressing the button, it will use the parameters set by the user (if just acquired, with DHCP)
10.4.5 Configuration
Note: For the correct operation of the pCOWeb, a number of basic parameters need to
be set, such as the IP address and Netmask; each device connected to an Ethernet
network, to communicate with a host, must have a unique IP address.
PCOWeb is supplied with the DHCP function already active. Therefore, in a network served by a
DHCP server, pCOWeb will automatically acquire the necessary parameters without requiring
configuration. In the case of a network without DHCP, the parameters need to be configured
manually (see the “Accessing the user configuration...” section).
Accessing the user configuration (via Ethernet network and configuration web pages)
Automatic network configuration (DHCP): ask the network administrator for the address that
has automatically been assigned to the pCOWeb already connected; the administrator will need
to know the MAC ADDRESS of the pCOWeb.
Network without DHCP: when first using the board, it is recommended to connect pCOWeb
directly to a computer using a crossed Ethernet cable; then start the board with the “factory
bootswitch” parameters (see “Pushbutton”).
• The PC used for the configuration must be in the same sub-network as the pCOWeb; set
the network parameters on the PC as follows:
o IP address= if DHCP: ask the network administrator; with “factory bootswitch
parameters”: 172.16.xxx.xxx (with xxx.xxx as desired, as long as different from
the 0.1 already used by pCOWeb);
o Netmask= 255.255.0.0.
• The browser on the PC must have the option corresponding to the use of a proxy server
disabled. If the network settings on the PC and the browser are correct, typing the IP
address of the pCOWeb in the address bar will access the default home page of the
pCOWeb. Then enter the area reserved for the administrator, using the special link (Go
to Administrator Area) and the following pre-set account:
o username= admin
o password= fadmin
The basic parameters for communication and access are located in the “Configuration” area.
Choose “Network”: the primary IP address of the board and three aliases can be set.
To configure the DHCP function type “DHCP” in the place of the IP address. If the network does
not use DHCP, ask the network administrator for a valid IP address and Netmask for the local
network that the pCO3 will be connected to.
The HTML pages can be easily created and downloaded to the pCOWeb by the end user with
any FTP client. Common programs can be used to create the custom HTML pages (e.g.
Macromedia® Dreamweaver™ or Microsoft® FrontPage™) and download them to the pCOWeb
via FTP client such as SmartFTP™ (www.smartftp.com).
The password can be modified by accessing the administrator page. The password recalled with
the “Pushbutton” function will not be modified and must not be confused with the passwords
that are modifiable by the user. This page can also be used to set the access restrictions for each
of the various directories in the http tree. Consequently, connecting via FTP and logging in as
the web administrator, as follows will access the pCOWeb user file system
• username= httpadmin;
• password= fhttpadmin (note “f” as in “factory” as the first letter).
Note: The pages downloaded to the pCOWeb must have the correct properties and be
able to be displayed with a browser; setting these attributes correctly via FTP is quite
difficult, and consequently the “auto-set attributes” function is available in the
administrator pages. To activate this function, simply click the “Adjust HTML pages
attributes” link; it is recommended to do this whenever modifying one or more HTML
pages.
10.4.9 SNMP
PCOWeb is able to communicate using the SNMP protocol (v1 & v2c). It therefore acts as a
gateway between the CAREL proprietary protocol and SNMP. The information available via
SNMP relates to all the data sent to the supervisors by the application loaded on the pCO3.
PCOWeb manages some standard traps and allows a trap to be defined for each digital variable
on the pCO3. The parameters relating to the management of the SNMP protocol can be set
using the administrator configuration pages.
10.4.10 BACnet
PCOWeb is able to communicate using the BACnet protocol over Ethernet:
• ISO8802-2 over 8802-3;
• BACnet/IP.
It acts as a gateway between the controller proprietary protocol and BACnet. The information
transferred involves all the data sent to the supervisor by the application loaded on the pCO3.
The parameters relating to the management of the BACnet protocol are set using the
administrator configuration pages.
10.4.11 WARNINGS
Precautions when handling the board!
The electrical damage that occurs to electronic components is almost always due to electrostatic
discharges caused by the operator. Consequently, suitable precautions must be taken when
handling these components, in particular:
• Before handling any electronic component or board, touch an earthed object (avoiding
contact with a component is not sufficient, as a 10,000 V discharge, a voltage that can
easily be reached by static electricity, creates an arc of around 1 cm);
• The materials must remain as long as possible inside their original packages. If
necessary, remove the board from the packing and then place the product in antistatic
packaging without touching the sides of the board containing the electronic
components;
• Always avoid using plastic, polystyrene or non-antistatic materials;
• Always avoid passing the board between operators (to avoid the phenomena of
electrostatic induction and consequent discharges).
10.5.1 Installation
1. Disconnect the power supply from the pCO3 and remove the “Serial Card” cover.
2. Insert PCOnet card in the plug-in connector, making sure that it is fully inserted and in
contact with the two supports on the pCO3. As there is little space available, this
operation may be complex: as a result, insert the PCOnet card at an angle then tilt it
back until the connectors line up.
3. Insert the required jumpers (see below for the meanings of these).
4. Fit the cover supplied with the PCOnet.
Note: If the device used to read the data from the 485 network is grounded and the
RS232-RS485 converter or the RS485 serial port on the device have functional insulation of
less than 2kV, connector G0 on the PCO3 board must be grounded. The board cannot be
installed in direct contact with the metal panel on the electrical panel.
Status
LED
Push RS-485
Button LED
• Jumper P1 adds a 510 ohm polarization resistance between the negative data line (-)
and GND
• Jumper P2 adds a 120 ohm terminal resistance between the two data lines (+) and (-);
• Jumper P3 adds a 510 ohm polarization resistance between the positive data line (+) and
the +5 VDC internal voltage.
Insert all three jumpers on the unit at the start of network and the unit at the end of the
network. Do not insert the jumpers on the intermediate units. For compliance of the product
with the European EMC standards, add the ferrite supplied to the network cable, as illustrated
in Table 7.
10.5.3 Operation
The Status LED (left) indicates the status of communication with the controller and the status of
the PCOnet.
Starting sequence: on power-up, or after restarting PCOnet, the Status LED switches in the
following sequence:
Status of communication with the pCO3: Once the starting sequence has been completed, the
Status LED flashes to indicate the quality of communication with the PCO3:
Starting sequence: on power-up or after rebooting PCOnet, the RS485 LED switches in the
following sequence:
Status of communication with the BACnet MS/TP network: once the starting sequence has been
completed, the RS485 LED flashes to indicate the quality of communication with the BACnet
MS/TP network:
• restart PCOnet
• recall the factory configuration
Restarting PCOnet
With the board on and in stable operation (Status LED flashing continuously), hold the
button for more than 5 seconds and no more than 10 seconds. Approximately 10
seconds after releasing the button, the Status LED will stop flashing, and 15 seconds
later PCOnet will be restarted: Status LED quickly flashing red-green-red-green.
Complete start-up of the PCOnet will take another 40 seconds, then the RS485 LED starts
flashing; only from this moment on can PCOnet be accessed via a remote connection.
With PCOnet already ON:
10.5.5 Configuration
Configuring the PCOnet parameters for correct communication over an MS/TP network:
• Connect PCOnet via RS485 to a computer: during configuration, the CAREL product code
CVSTDUMOR0 for USB ports can be used.
• Converters should not be used in the installation due to the large volume of data
transmitted across a complex BACnet™ network.
• Install the CAREL “BACset” configuration tool, available free-of-charge at ksa.carel.com.
Note: If the values of the pCOnet parameters are not suitable, communication with
BACset may not be possible. To connect to pCOnet, restart pCOnet using “factory
bootswitch” mode (see the section on Operation - Pushbutton).
The service menu has settings that assist the installation and maintaining process. Each setting
is defined as shown below.
Icon Description
Alm Setup Alarm sensor setup for temperature, humidity, smoke, no air flow, etc.
Sns. Ofs. Sensor calibration offset
DI Setup Controller digital input setup
Network P-LAN network setup
Man. Ctrl Manual control for each components
Table 11 - Technician menu description
Switch over
Configuration R2 SW Configuration R2 SW
Temp. H/L Alarm: OFF OFF Dirty Filter Alarm: OFF OFF
Hum. H/L Alarm: OFF OFF Sensor Failure Alarm: OFF ON
Compressor Alarm: OFF ON Drain Full Alarm: OFF OFF
Air Flow Alarm: OFF ON Fire Stat Alarm: OFF OFF
Smoke Detect alarm: OFF OFF
Note: Not all systems are equipped with a general alarm or global alarm. Setting the
SW=ON will shut the current active unit down and switch the operation over to standby
unit. The “Switch Over” column setting only available when more than one unit are
networked together.
The alarm status is notated by its current setting. To set the alarm, change the setting to either
“ON/OFF” by tapping the screen and toggling via the virtual keyboard.
The PCO3 controller implements time out sensor delays to insure smooth operation. Each delay
is dictated in second unless otherwise noted.
• RMT/OAH Sensor: 0s
• FC/OAT/B10: 0s
• Fire Stat: ON Temp: 125.0°F
• Fire Stat Alarm Delay: 0s
• Offline Alarm Delay: 60s
• Alarm Buzzer: OFF
• T/H Alarm Delay: 15M
• All Alarm Switchover: OFF
• Disc Cool/Heat: 0.2°F 0s
Default Setting
Offset: 0
Setting Description
Note: A P-LAN network has a minimum of two units and a maximum of sixteen units.
Only one master is allowed. The Network Setup screen is accessible by the master unit
ID=1. This option is not available on the slave unit.
Note: Do not use this option to permanently turn off components such as reheat or
humidifier. Refer to Factory->HVAC setting for detail.
The controller is fully programmed at the factory to meet its specifications. Adjustments to the
default settings sometime are required in the field to fine tune the controller to adapt it to the
environment.
Note: A level 3 password is required to gain access to the Factory Menu. Changes to the
factory settings are crucial and only recommend for a well trained technician or under
factory guidance.
In general, the controller works with a 24VAC input from the normally opened relay. The
internal relay from the controller sends out a 24VAC on the digital output terminals to
designated coils in order to energize the high voltage components.
Analog output terminals are primarily used for economizer systems where modulating output
signals are required. Consult the factory for any special equipment use request.
Warning: Do not perform this function. It will wipe out all the default settings and return the
controller settings back to its default values. A reconfiguration is required to set it back to its
specifications.
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