DDC Controls Package Manual

VHC-36, -42 and -50

Operation Instructions Manual

Model: VHC-36, VHC-42, VHC-50

©2009 Venmar CES Inc.

 Table of Contents

Overview...............................................................................................................................................................................3
Features and Benefits..........................................................................................................................................................3
Terminal Strip.................................................................................................................................................................3
Control Details......................................................................................................................................................................4
Stand Alone Operation..................................................................................................................................................4
Network Operation........................................................................................................................................................4
Ventilation Control Scheduling Modes...............................................................................................................................4
Temperature Control Configuration...................................................................................................................................5
Setpoint Adjustment............................................................................................................................................................6
VHC Sequence of Operation................................................................................................................................................7
DDC Interface.....................................................................................................................................................................11
Appendix A: Control Wiring Connections Example.........................................................................................................13
Appendix B: DDC Points Reference Guide........................................................................................................................16
Appendix C: Standard Network Practice..........................................................................................................................19
Appendix D: DDC Troubleshooting Guide........................................................................................................................21

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 Overview

The DDC control package is programmed for a range of This manual provides instructions and information on
temperature control and scheduling modes which are configuring and adjusting the control for a specific stand
field selectable. The control package enables the VHC to alone or networking application.
control discharge air temperature, room/return air tem-
perature or discharge in conjunction with room air tem-
perature based on sensor readings. It can also be used to
control the amount of air being recirculated back into the
building.

Features and Benefits

• No extra controls needed to accommodate discharge

air temperature control.
Net 2 LinkNet
• A room thermostat may be used to control room Net 1 BacNet
terminals

heating and cooling. terminals

• A room humidistat may be used to control room Net 1 jumper

humidity. setting

• Native BACnet firmware with MS/TP RS485 protocol. BacNet address

jumpers
• Can be optionally interfaced with many different DDC outputs

protocols with the use of a terminal server, like Lon- DDC inputs

works, Modbus, Metasys, etc.

Figure 1: DDC layout

Terminal Strip
A low voltage Field Wiring (FW) interface terminal strip G and H in the VHC-36, 42 and 50 Installation, Opera-
is provided for shipped loose or field supplied controls, tion and Maintenance Instructions Manual, for example of
sensor or interlock connections to fully integrate the unit. start-up connections, plus input and output connections
Interconnections to a BMS are minimal. Refer to Appendix available.

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 Control Details
Stand Alone Operation
The DDC control package includes a four-button user in-
terface called the BacStat II. This device can be mounted
anywhere and when room air tempering is needed, can be
configured as a room thermostat. A wide range of config-
uration options are included and can be accessed through
the BacStat (see Figure 2).
For stand alone operation an external dry contact (ex: re-
mote time clock, CO2 sensor or manual selector switch,
etc.) for scheduling mode must be provided by others or is
available as an accessory item. This is the only connection
required to start single-speed units.

Figure 2: BacStat II

Network Operation
The Delta DDC is a native BACnet device that can com- When connected to the network, all scheduling can be
municate over an RS-485 network running between 9,600 taken over by the front end control system (provided by
and 76,800 baud. Delta products are tested for interoper- others). Additional access is provided to dozens of control
ability between multiple vendors at the BACnet Testing variables which give the Building Management System
Laboratory (BTL). The use of a BTL listed front end will as much control as needed (with the exception of critical
greatly simplify network installation and allow problemfree functions, such as the defrost strategy and other fail safes).
communication.

Ventilation Control Scheduling Modes

Occupied Ventilation (Ov) Adjust the following parameters:

Jumper across FW 304–305. This is the main mode that
will enable the unit to run in 100% fresh air mode. Free
cooling and defrost will initiate based on the setpoint.
Unoccupied (Un)
No jumpers on any of the terminals 304, 305, 306, 307 or
308. The unit will turn off.
Unoccupied Recirculation (Ur) (Optional)
Jumper across FW 305–306. The unit will turn off un-
less there is a call for heating/cooling or dehumidification
across the heating/cooling or dehumidification contacts.
This call must come from an optional thermostat or hu-
midistat. The unit will run in recirc mode upon a call.
Occupied Recirculation (Or) (Optional)
Jumper across FW 306–307. The unit will run and recirc
a percentage of air. The outside and exhaust air dampers
may be adjusted to open a certain percentage, thus reduc-
ing the amount of fresh air and increasing the amount or
recirc air.
#143 – Outside Air Damper Minimum Setpoint
• Limits: 0–100%
• Factory set: 100%
• BACnet variable: AV150
• Function: The outside air damper minimum setpoint
is set in conjunction with the exhaust air damper
minimum setpoint to allow for the required recircula-
tion air.
#144 – Exhaust Air Damper Minimum Setpoint
• Limits: 0–100%
• Factory set: 100%
• BACnet variable: AV151
• Function: The exhaust air damper minimum setpoint
is set in conjunction with the outside air damper
minimum setpoint to allow for the required recircula-
tion air.
Building Management System Scheduling
Alternatively the software point MV12 can be used to
schedule the unit as described above. If this method is

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being used then you must not provide any jumpers to ter-
minals 304, 305, 306, 307 or 308.
The remote unit control multi-state variable is used to en-
able the unit through a Bacnet interface. Set MV12 to:
Temperature Control Configuration
The VHC unit can be configured to control building tem-
perature a variety of ways. Adjust #153 – Zone Configura-
tion to change temperature control to discharge air, room
air or return air control. Default settings from factory allow
the unit to be controlled by discharge air temperature.
Adjust the following setpoint:
#153 – Zone Configuration
• Limits: NO, RM, RET
• Factory set: NO
• BACnet variable: MV11 function – Zone configura-
tion allows the unit to be used for zone heating and
cooling.
–– NO: No zone control (discharge only)
–– RM: Room air zone control (BacStat II)
–– RET: Return air zone control (RA temp sensor)
Discharge Air Temperature Control
(MV11 = NO)
This type of control is used when the VHC is required to
maintain a discharge temperature only. The BacStat will
not provide room control in this mode. An optional ther-
mostat may be used to provide additional heating or cool-
ing when connected to the heating override or cooling
override terminals on the FW terminal strip (see Override
Contact Control (Optional)).
Adjust the following setpoints:
#107 – Cooling Setpoint
• Limits: 50–80°F [10–27°C]
• Factory set: 60°F
• BACnet variable: AV10 function – The cooling set-
point is the temperature that the reheat will heat the
supply air up to (summer mode only).
#115 – Coil Leaving Setpoint
• Limits: 40–65°F [4–18°C]
• Factory set: 55°F
• BACnet variable: AV143 function – The coil leav-
ing setpoint is the temperature that the cooling coil
will cool the coil leaving air temperature down to
during discharge air temperature control (summer
mode only).
#111 – Heating Setpoint
• Limits: 50–105°F [10–40°C]
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• 2 for unoccupied mode.
• 4 for occupied recirculation mode (optional).
• 6 for unoccupied recirculation mode (optional).
• 10 for ventilation mode.
• Factory set: 80°F
• BACnet variable: AV20
• Function: The heating setpoint is the temperature
that the post heat will heat the supply air up to dur-
ing discharge air temperature control (winter mode
only).
Room Air Temperature Control (MV11 = RM)
The BacStat must be mounted in the room for this type of
control.
This type of control is used when you want to maintain a
room temperature. The VHC will heat/cool based on the
BacStat temperature. An optional thermostat can be used
to provide additional heating or cooling when connected
to the heating override or cooling override terminals on
the FW terminal strip (see Override Contact Control (Op-
tional)).
Adjust the following setpoints:
#147 – Summer Zone Setpoint
• Limits: 60–80°F [15–25°C]
• Factory set: 70°F
• BACnet variable: AV84 function – The summer zone
setpoint is the room or return air setpoint for sum-
mer mode.
#150 – Winter Zone Setpoint
• Limits: 60–80°F [15–25°C]
• Factory set: 70°F
• BACnet variable: AV87
• Function: The winter zone setpoint is the room or re-
turn air setpoint for winter mode.
Return Air Temperature Control
(MV11 = RET)
This type of control is used when you want to maintain
a return temperature. This application is typical for VHC
units providing air to several rooms. The VHC will heat/
cool based on the return air temperature. An optional
thermostat can be used to provide additional heating or
cooling when connected to the heating override or cooling
override terminals on the FW terminal strip (see Override
Contact Control (Optional)).
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Adjust the following setpoints:
#147 – Summer Zone Setpoint
• Limits: 60–80°F [15–25°C]
• Factory set: 70°F
• BACnet variable: AV84
• Function: The summer zone setpoint is the room or
return air setpoint for summer mode.
#150 – Winter Zone Setpoint
• Limits: 60–80°F [15–25°C]
• Factory set: 70°F
• BACnet variable: AV87
• Function: The winter zone setpoint is the room or re-
turn air setpoint for winter mode.
Override Contact Control (Optional)
Alternatively the unit may be controlled by its heating,
cooling, dehumidification contacts. The heating contact is
only provided on units with heating options and the cool-
ing/dehumidification contact is only provided on units with
cooling options. An optional room thermostat (or contact
closure) may be used to provide a dry contact closure
across terminals FW 314–315 for cooling, or FW 318–319
for heating.
These override contacts can be used in any of the three
temperature control modes listed above. When the unit
is running normally, it will run based on its corresponding
setpoints. When an override contact is made, the unit will
change its setpoints as follows:
#118 – Coil Override Leaving Setpoint
• Limits: 40–65°F [4–18°C]
• Factory set: 50°F
• BACnet variable: AV146
• Function: The coil override leaving setpoint is the
temperature that the cooling coil will cool the coil
leaving air temperature down to during room air
temperature/humidity control (summer mode only).
#121 – Heating Override Setpoint
• Limits: 50–105°F [10–40°C]
• Factory set: 90°F
• BACnet variable: AV140
• Function: The heating override setpoint is the tem-
perature that the post heat will heat the supply air up
to during room air temperature control (winter mode
only).
An optional humidistat may be used to provide a dry contact
closure across terminals FW 316–317 for dehumidification.

Setpoint Adjustment

In order to give more flexibility to the user, the setpoints 100°F

are fully adjustable from the BacStat interface. For a full

OA temp
modulating system (ex. SCR electric heat) you only need to
adjust the setpoint value. When using a binary switch (ex. Summer mode
On = 64°F Su
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er mod
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On = 64°F
m
ode
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me

summer/winter changeover) or when staging a device (ex.

Sum

compressors), a span or differential is needed to separate 64°F on

OAT ºF

the ‘On’ and ‘Off’ point to eliminate the fast cycling. In Span = 5
this case, Venmar CES uses the Setpoint-Span-Reset ad- 60°F Summer setpoint (60°F)
59°F off

justment method. Reset = 20%

• The Setpoint is the value to reach. Summer mode

W
in t od
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Off = 59°F
• The Span is the band width between the ‘On’ and
‘Off’ point. 40°F
• The Reset is the percentage of the span value under
Δt (Change in time)
the setpoint (refer to Figure 3).
For this example:
Sum_Stp = 60°F Sum_Span = 5 Sum_Reset = 20
To calculate:
Summer switch On = Sum_Stp + (Sum_Span * ((100 - Sum_Rst) / 100))
Summer switch Off = Sum_Stp - (Sum_Span * (Sum_Rst / 100))

Figure 3: Setpoint adjustment example

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 VHC Sequence of Operation

Ventilation #105 – Summer Span

• Limits: 1–8°F [0.5–5°C]
IMPORTANT • Factory set: 4°F
The following conditions may not occur in the exact • BACnet variable: AV6
order as listed. • Function: The summer span is the differential above
and below the summer setpoint.
On a call for occupied ventilation (occupancy contact closed): #106 – Summer Reset
• Wheel starts (not in free cooling). • Limits: 0–100%
• Recirculation damper closes (if equipped). • Factory set: 50%
• Exhaust air damper opens. • BACnet variable: AV7
• Outside air damper opens. • Function: The summer reset is the shift in the span
• After exhaust air damper opens; exhaust blower starts. below the summer setpoint by X%.
• After outside air damper opens; supply blower starts. Cooling
Occupied Recirculation Free cooling
On a call for occupied recirculation (if equipped) (occupied Free cooling can be disabled by adjusting parameter #130.
recirculation contacts closed):
Adjust the following setpoint:
• Wheel starts (not in free cooling).
• Recirculation damper closes. #130 – Free Cooling Select
• After exhaust air damper opens; exhaust blower starts. • Limits: On/off
• After supply air damper opens; supply blower starts. • Factory set: On
• Return air damper opens. • BACnet variable: BV61
• Outside and exhaust air dampers modulate to the • Function: This variable enables or disables free cooling.
damper minimum setpoints. Dry Bulb Setpoint (On/Off)
Unoccupied Recirculation If the outside air temperature is above the summer set-
On a call for unoccupied recirculation (if equipped) (unoc- point (selectable) and if the outside air temperature is less
cupied recirculation contacts closed and a call for cooling than the return air temperature and less than the free
or heating): cooling temperature setpoint range, the wheel stops.
• Wheel stops. Adjust the following setpoints:
• Recirculation damper opens.
#127 – Dry Bulb Free Cooling Setpoint
• Exhaust air damper closes.
• Limits: 40–80°F [5–27°C]
• Outside air damper closes.
• Factory set: 65°F
• Supply blower starts.
• BACnet variable: AV60
Summer/Winter Changeover • Function: The dry bulb free cooling setpoint is the
The summer setpoint, parameter #104, is the tempera temperature that the unit will go into free cooling.
ture setpoint that the outdoor air temperature sensor #128 – Dry Bulb Free Cooling Span
must reach in order to change from heating to cooling or • Limits: 4–20°F [2–12°C]
visa versa. When the outdoor air temperature is above this • Factory set: 4°F
setpoint, you will be in summer mode and your heating • BACnet variable: AV61
components will be disabled. When the outdoor air tem- • Function: The dry bulb free cooling span is the differ-
perature is below this setpoint, you will be in winter mode ential above and below the free cooling setpoint.
and your cooling components will be disabled.
#129 – Dry Bulb Free Cooling Reset
Adjust the following setpoints: • Limits: 0–100%
#104 – Summer Setpoint • Factory set: 50%
• BACnet variable: AV62
• Limits: 5–80°F [−15–27°C]
• Function: The enthalpy free cooling reset is the per-
• Factory set: 60°F
centage of the span value under the setpoint.
• BACnet variable: AV5
• Function: The summer setpoint is the temperature for Setpoint Enthalpy (On/Off)
the unit to changeover between summer and winter If the outside air temperature is above the summer set-
modes of operation. point (selectable) and if the outside air enthalpy is in the
enthalpy free cooling setpoint range, the wheel stops.

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Adjust the following setpoints:
#124 – Enthalpy Free Cooling Setpoint
• Limits: 10–70 Btu/lbs [23–163 Joules/Gram]
• Factory set: 20 Btu/lbs
• BACnet variable: AV45
• Function: The enthalpy free cooling setpoint is the
measured enthalpy that the unit will go into free
cooling.
#125 – Enthalpy Free Cooling Span
• Limits: 5–20 Btu/lbs [11–46 Joules/Gram]
• Factory set: 5 Btu/lbs
• BACnet variable: AV46
• Function: The enthalpy free cooling span is the differ-
ential above and below the free cooling setpoint.
#126 – Enthalpy Free Cooling Reset
• Limits: 0–100%
• Factory set: 50%
• BACnet variable: AV47
• Function: The enthalpy free cooling reset is the per-
centage of the span value under the setpoint.
Differential Enthalpy (On/Off)
If the outside air temperature is above the summer set-
point (selectable) and if the outside air enthalpy is less
than return air enthalpy and in the enthalpy free cooling
setpoint range, the wheel stops.
Adjust the following setpoints:
#124 – Enthalpy Free Cooling Setpoint
• Limits: 10–70 Btu/lbs [23–163 Joules/Gram]
• Factory set: 20 Btu/lbs
• BACnet variable: AV45
• Function: The enthalpy free cooling setpoint is the
measured enthalpy that the unit will go into free
cooling.
#125 – Enthalpy Free Cooling Span
• Limits: 5–20 Btu/lbs [11–46 Joules/Gram]
• Factory set: 5 Btu/lbs
• BACnet variable: AV46
• Function: The enthalpy free cooling span is the differ-
ential above and below the free cooling setpoint.
#126 – Enthalpy Free Cooling Reset
• Limits: 0–100%
• Factory set: 50%
• BACnet variable: AV47
• Function: The enthalpy free cooling reset is the per-
centage of the span value under the setpoint.
Variable Free Cooling (Dry Bulb Setpoint Wheel VFD
Modulation)
If the outside air temperature is above the summer set-
point (selectable) and if the outside air temperature is less
than the return air temperature and less than the supply
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air temperature setpoint, the wheel modulates to the
wheel leaving temperature setpoint.
Dx Cooling, WSHP Cooling, One Compressor,
Optional VRC® (Discharge Air Temperature
Control)
If the outside air temperature is above the summer set-
point (selectable) and if the coil leaving air temperature
rises above the coil leaving air temperature setpoint (se-
lectable), the first compressor starts. Modulate compressor
to coil leaving air temperature setpoint. Reheat heats up
the supply air to the cooling setpoint (if equipped).
Dx Cooling, WSHP Cooling, Two Compressors,
Single Compressor, Two-stage (Discharge Air
Temperature Control)
If the outside air temperature is above the summer set-
point (selectable) and if the coil leaving air temperature
rises above the coil leaving air setpoint (selectable), the
first compressor starts. If more cooling is needed based
on the coil leaving air temperature setpoint, after staging
delay, the second compressor starts. Reheat heats up the
supply air to the cooling setpoint (if equipped).
Dx Cooling, WSHP Cooling, Two Compressors,
First Compressor VRC (Discharge Air
Temperature Control)
If outside air temperature is above summer setpoint (se-
lectable), and if coil leaving air temperature rises above coil
leaving air setpoint (selectable), first compressor starts and
modulates to maintain setpoint. If more cooling is needed
based on coil leaving air temperature setpoint, after stag-
ing delay, second compressor starts. The first compressor
will continue to modulate to maintain coil leaving air tem-
perature. Reheat heats up supply air to cooling setpoint (if
equipped)
Dx Cooling, WSHP Cooling, One Compressor,
Optional VRC (Room Air Temperature Control)
If the outside air temperature is above the summer set-
point (adjustable) and if the (return) room air temperature
rises above the summer zone setpoint and the coil leaving
air temperature is above the coil leaving setpoint, the first
compressor starts. Compressor modulates to coil leaving
air temperature setpoint (adjustable). This continues until
(return) room air temperature is satisfied.
Dx Cooling, WSHP Cooling, Two Compressors
or Two-stage Single Compressor (Room Air
Temperature Control)
If the outside air temperature is above the summer set-
point (selectable) and if the (return) room air temperature
rises above the summer zone setpoint and the coil leaving
air is above the coil leaving setpoint, the first compressor
starts. If more cooling is needed, based on the coil leav-
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ing air temperature setpoint, after staging delay, second
compressor starts. This process continues until the (return)
room air temperature is satisfied.
Dx Cooling, WSHP Cooling, Two Compressors,
First Compressor VRC® (Room Air Temperature
Control)
If outside air temperature is above summer setpoint (se-
lectable), and if (return) room air temperature rises above
summer zone setpoint and coil leaving air is above coil
leaving setpoint, first compressor starts and modulates to
maintain setpoint. If more cooling is needed based on coil
leaving air temperature setpoint, after staging delay, sec-
ond compressor starts. The first compressor will continue
to modulate to maintain coil leaving air temperature. Re-
heat heats up supply air to cooling setpoint (if equipped).
IMPORTANT – COMPRESSOR SAFETY
If either non-freeze switch is made for over two minutes,
the last on compressor shuts down for lockout time
(selectable, minimum of five minutes). If the non-freeze
switch is on for another two minutes, then the first on
compressor shuts down for lockout time. If the low pres-
sure switch has tripped three times, the compressor will
lock off until power is removed from the unit. If on either
circuit, the high pressure switch is made, their respective
compressor shuts down (manual reset required). There
is a minimum of a five minute anti-cycling time before
compressors will stage.
Dehumidification (Room Air Temperature Control)
If the outside air temperature is above the summer set-
point (selectable) and if the return (room) air humidity rises
above the return (room) air humidity setpoint, based on
optional room humidistat, the first compressor starts. Re-
heat heats up the supply air to the cooling setpoint (select-
able). If more cooling is needed, based on the coil override
leaving air temperature setpoint, after the staging delay,
the second compressor starts (if equipped).
This process continues until the return (room) air humidity
is satisfied.
Chilled Water (Discharge Air Temperature Control)
If the outside air temperature is above the summer set-
point (selectable), the chilled water valve modulates to
maintain the coil leaving air temperature strategy to main-
tain the coil leaving air temperature setpoint (selectable).
Reheat heats up air to the cooling setpoint (if equipped).
Chilled Water (Room Air Temperature Control)
If the outside air temperature is above the summer set-
point (selectable) and if the room air temperature rises
above the room air setpoint, the chilled water valve modu-
lates based on a sliding supply air temperature strategy
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to maintain the supply air between the summer zone set-
point and the minimum supply temperature setpoint.
Heating
Gas or Electric SCR (Discharge Air Temperature
Control)
If the outside air temperature is below the summer set-
point (selectable), the gas module is enabled. Gas burners
modulate to maintain the heating setpoint (selectable).
Gas or Electric SCR (Room Air Temperature
Control)
If the outside air temperature is below the summer set-
point (selectable), the gas module is enabled. If the (re-
turn) room air temperature drops below the winter zone
setpoint, the gas burners (or electric elements) modulate
based on a sliding supply air strategy to maintain the sup-
ply air between the winter zone setpoint and the maxi-
mum supply air temperature setpoint, until the room air
temperature is satisfied.
Gas or Electric Stage (Discharge Air Temperature
Control)
If the outside air temperature is below the summer set-
point (selectable), the electric post heater is enabled. The
heating elements stage to maintain the heating setpoint.
Gas or Electric Stage (Room Air Temperature
Control)
If the outside air temperature is below the summer set-
point (selectable), the electric post heater is enabled. If
the (return) room air temperature drops below the winter
zone setpoint, the heating elements modulate based on
a sliding supply air strategy to maintain the supply air be-
tween the winter zone setpoint and the maximum supply
air temperature setpoint, until the room air temperature is
satisfied.
Hot Water (Discharge Air Temperature Control)
If the outside air temperature is below the summer set-
point (selectable), the hot water valve modulates to main-
tain the heating setpoint (selectable).
Hot Water (Room Air Temperature Control)
If the outside air temperature is below the summer set-
point (selectable), and if the (return) room air temperature
drops below the winter zone setpoint, the hot water valve
modulates based on a sliding supply air strategy to main-
tain the supply air between the winter zone setpoint and
the maximum supply temperature setpoint, until the room
air temperature is satisfied.
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WSHP Heating, One Compressor, Optional VRC®
(Discharge Air Temperature Control)
If outside air temperature is below summer setpoint (se-
lectable), and if coil leaving air temperature rises above
heating setpoint (selectable), first compressor starts. Mod-
ulate compressor to heating setpoint. Additional postheat
will heat up supply air if heating setpoint cannot be main-
tained (if equipped).
WSHP Heating, Two Compressors, or Two-stage
Single Compressor (Discharge Air Temperature
Control)
If outside air temperature is below summer setpoint (se-
lectable), and if supply air temperature rises above heat-
ing setpoint (selectable), first compressor starts. If more
heating is needed based on heating setpoint, after staging
delay, second compressor starts. Additional postheat will
heat up supply air if heating setpoint cannot be main-
tained (if equipped).
WSHP Heating, Two Compressors, First
Compressor VRC (Discharge Air Temperature
Control)
If outside air temperature is below summer setpoint (se-
lectable), and if coil leaving air temperature rises above
heating setpoint (selectable), first compressor starts and
modulates to maintain setpoint. If more cooling is needed
based on heating setpoint, after staging delay, second
compressor starts. The first compressor will continue to
modulate to maintain coil leaving air temperature. Addi-
tional postheat will heat up supply air if heating setpoint
cannot be maintained (if equipped).
WSHP Heating, One Compressor, Optional VRC
(Room Air Temperature Control)
If outside air temperature is below summer setpoint (ad-
justable), and if (return) room air temperature drops below
winter zone setpoint and coil leaving air temperature is
below heating setpoint, first compressor starts. Compres-
sor modulates to coil leaving air setpoint (adjustable). This
continues until (return) room air temperature is satisfied.
Additional post heat will heat up supply air if heating set-
point cannot be maintained (if equipped).
WSHP Heating, Two Compressors, or Two-stage
Single Compressor (Room Air Temperature Control)
If outside air temperature is below summer setpoint (se-
lectable), and if (return) room air temperature rises above
winter zone setpoint and coil leaving air is above heating
setpoint, first compressor starts. If more cooling needed
based on heating setpoint, after staging delay second
compressor starts. This continues until (return) room air
temperature is satisfied. Additional post heat will heat
up supply air if heating setpoint cannot be maintained (if
equipped).
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WSHP Heating, Two Compressors, First
Compressor VRC (Room Air Temperature Control)
If outside air temperature is below summer setpoint (se-
lectable), and if (return) room air temperature rises above
winter zone setpoint and coil leaving air is above heating
setpoint, first compressor starts and modulates to main-
tain setpoint. If more cooling is needed based on heating
setpoint, after staging delay, second compressor starts.
The first compressor will continue to modulate to maintain
coil leaving air temperature. Additional post heat will heat
up supply air if heating setpoint cannot be maintained (if
equipped).
WSHP Economizer Coil
If the outside air temperature is above summer setpoint
(adjustable) and if the water entering temperature is
below the economizer coil setpoint (adjustable) the econo-
mizer coil valve will modulate to maintain the coil leaving
air temperature. If the economizer coil valve is open 100%
for more than two minutes, then the mechanical cooling
will be allowed to stage on. The economizer coil valve will
remain open while in mechanical cooling until the water
entering temperature is above the economizer coil set-
point (adjustable).
With both the economizer coil and free cooling options, if
the outside air temperature is above summer setpoint and
is in the free cooling range, then the economizer coil valve
will close and temperature control will follow free cooling.
If the outside air temperature rises above the free cooling
range and the water entering temperature is below the
economizer setpoint (adjustable) then the economizer coil
valve will modulate and mechanical cooling will stage on
to maintain the coil leaving air temperature as above.
WSHP Freeze Protection
If the unit has a water leaving temperature sensor and this
temperature goes below the water leaving temperature
setpoint (adjustable) then the compressor is locked off and
the WSHP valve is opened.
WSHP Head Pressure Control
If the outside air temperature is above the summer set-
point (adjustable) and there is the demand for mechani-
cal cooling, the head pressure control valve will open to
100%. When the compressor starts, the valve will modu-
late to maintain the factory set head pressure setpoint.
The valve will be allowed to close to a minimum valve
setpoint of 50%. If the compressor has been off for 10
minutes then the valve will close.
If the outside air temperature is below the summer set-
point (adjustable) and there is a demand for mechanical
heating, the head pressure control valve will open fully
and remain open until the compressor has been off for 10
minutes.
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Frost Control (Selectable)
Recirculation Defrost
If the outside air temperature is below the frost control
setpoint (selectable), frost control is enabled. Frost control
timing varies depending upon strategy selected.
• Outside air damper closes.
• Recirculation damper opens.
• After delay, exhaust air damper closes and exhaust
blower stops.
• Supply blower keeps running.
• Wheel stops.
Exhaust Only Defrost
If the outside air temperature is below the frost control
setpoint (selectable), frost control is enabled. Frost control
timing varies depending upon strategy selected.
• Outside air damper closes.
• Exhaust air damper is open.
• Recirculation damper stays closed (if equipped).
• Exhaust blower keeps running.
• Supply blower stops.
• Wheel keeps running.
DDC Interface
Figure 4: BacStat II
The BacStat II is the interface to the DDC. It is used to
monitor unit operation, provide maintenance/fault feed-
back and allow the user to change setpoints. It is con-
nected to terminals provided in the control panel area and
can either be mounted on the unit (indoor units only), in
the control panel area or remotely.
The display shown Figure 4 is the default display when it is
idle for several minutes.
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Preheat Frost Prevention
If the outside air temperature is below the frost control
setpoint (selectable), frost control is enabled.
If the preheater is on/off, first stage preheating is enabled.
If the outside air temperature drops below the frost con-
trol setpoint plus the differential, second stage preheating
is enabled. This process continues for the third and fourth
stages of preheating.
If the preheater is modulating, the heater elements modu-
late to maintain the frost control setpoint (selectable).
Variable Speed Defrost (VSD) Frost Prevention
The VSD frost control setting is 33°F (selectable). If the
exhaust air temperature drops below the VSD control set-
point (selectable), the wheel slows down to 30% of the
nominal speed. The wheel continues to modulate to main-
tain the frost control setpoint.
Non-defrost
No defrost strategy is implemented.
The top characters represent the supply air temperature
leaving the unit. They also flash, once a second, when one
of these conditions occurs:
‘dF’ = Unit is in frost control mode.
‘FC’ = Unit is in free cooling mode.
‘CF’ = Wheel has failed.
‘LP’ = Low pressure alarm has tripped. Requires a manual
reset of DDC power after three failures.
‘HP’ = High pressure alarm has tripped. Requires manual
reset of pressure switch.
‘LL’ = Coil low limit sensor has tripped (supplied by others).
‘LS’ = Low supply air temperature alarm. Requires man-
ual reset of DDC power.
‘HS’ = High supply air temperature alarm. Requires man-
ual reset of DDC power.
‘OL’ = Supply/exhaust overload has tripped.
Alternatively, it can be an external unit fault (supplied by
others).
‘EF’ = Dirty exhaust filters.
‘SF’ = Dirty supply filters.
‘FS’ = Flow switch alarm or low water leaving tempera-
ture alarm.
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The middle characters represent the mode the unit is in: To navigate through the setpoints, use the on and off
buttons—on to go up, off to go down. To change the set-
‘Un’ = Unoccupied.
points, use the up and down arrow buttons. Push once on
‘Ov’ = Occupied ventilation. the up button to go up, push it again to stop. See Appen-
‘Or’ = Occupied recirculation. dix B for the entire read and read/write variables.
‘Ur’ = Unoccupied recirculation.
The bottom characters represent the supply air cooling/
heating setpoint. If the zone configuration is set to dis- Item number
charge air control (MV11= NO) and the unit has hot gas
reheat, then this will display the cooling setpoint in sum-
mer mode and the heating setpoint in the winter mode. If
Description
the unit does not have hot gas reheat then it will display
the coil leaving setpoint in the summer mode. If the zone
configuration is set to room or return air (MV11= RM or
RET) then this will display the summer zone setpoint in the
summer mode and the winter zone setpoint in the winter Setpoint
mode.
Figure 6: Changing setpoints

Supply air
temperature/
maintenance
Mode

Supply fan Heating/cooling

on icon icon

Supply air
setpoint
Figure 5: Main screen

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 Appendix A: Control Wiring Connections Example
1. Complete wire connections between the unit and
the exhaust air damper by matching the correct wire
colors on the actuator and end switch with the wire
colors on the schematic before installing (ACT4004,
if applicable).
2. The supply air temperature sensor (SN3002) is in-
cluded loose in the unit and can be found in the con-
trol panel. Install the temperature sensor a minimum
of 12 feet downstream of the unit. The further the
sensor is from the heating/cooling source, the greater
the accuracy in readings because more air mixing is
allowed. Wire it to IP4 on the DDC (DDC3002). A
coil of wire can be found in the supply fan cabinet
behind the fan (or in the gas cabinet if applicable).
One end of this coil is connected to IP4 on the DDC
(DDC3002).
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3. Install the BacStat II (DC3036). It is included loose in
the unit and can be found in the control panel. De-
termine required location and connect to terminals
FW 380, 381, 382 and 383 using two twisted pair
cables, the first for power connection. The LinkNet
Cable needs to be balanced 100 to 120 ohm nomi-
nal impedance Twisted Shielded Pair Cable, Nominal
capacitance of 16PF/FT or lower (see Appendix C for
networking practice).
4. Units will require a dry contact start interlock. See
Stand Alone Operation or Network Operation and
Ventilation Control Scheduling Modes. Determine
required method, mode and terminals and make
connection.
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Option sensor contacts (D, B) Option heating (H, S) or Cooling (C)
3000 3025 DDC3002
To 2033, 3016, 3030, 4000, 5029
From 1018 From 1020 Low limit
24 VAC+ Supply filter Exhaust filter
115 VAC Neutral thermostat
BK W switch PS3026 switch PS3026A OL1003 V
TAS3026
3001 3026 IP10
FU3001
1 BK H1 H2
NOT ACTUAL To 3016, 3030, 4000
24 VAC−
DDC3002
R
1.6”
Y R
1.6”
Y R
40º
B
V
96 95
Exhaust
PNL Controls XF3001 PNL blower
302 transformer 100 VA 301 O O OL1001 V
3002 24~ 24~ 3027 W/R O O W/Y BK BR GND
X1 X2 To 3036, 4012, 4026 96 95
Supply
GY DDC 24 VAC+

Power
PNL R3028 PNL PNL R3028A PNL PNL R3028B PNL PNL R3028C PNL blower

Power out
CY GY 361 10K 362 362 4.99K 363 363 2.49K 364 364 1.24K 365 BL
3003 GND GND 3028 IP11
REFERENCE To 3037, 4013, 4027
DDC 24 VAC−

+ + BL BL
3004 3029 GND
#4 To 3038, 4014, 4028
NET 2+
Occ. vent Unocc. recirc BR
3005 contact contact by − − 3030 From 3000 From 3001
by others others To 3039, 4015, 4029 24 VAC+ 24 VAC−
NET 2−
FW R3006 FW FW R3006A FW FW R3006B FW FW R3006C FW
304 10K 305 305 4.99K 306 306 2.49K 307 307 1.24K 308 Y Y
3006 IP1 GND 3031 Wheel rotation
board WRS3032

CR3007
Y V BR BL
3007 GND OP1 Supply blower on 3032 24 NO
+ COM
NO 2026
NC SN3033

3008 1
CBL3008 W
IP2 GND
Y
3033 1 COM COM
#3
SN3008 wheel
#1 leaving air CR3009 Wheel
temperature BK BR rotation BK
2 GND OP2 2 SEN NC

Figure A1: DDC control wiring connection example 1

3009 sensor Exhaust blower on 3034 sensor
+ COM
#2 SHLD NO 2027
NC
CR2028 BR
Note: Remove jumper when CBL3010 W Y
3010 1 IP3 GND 3035 VEN
OA damper actuator 6 4
Note: Remove jumper when SN3010 Wheel enable
end switch is installed.
EA damper actuator outside air \ CR3011
JP3038 JP3038
end switch is installed. temperature BK BL O FW380 DC3036
3011 sensor 2 GND OP3 3036 ALA
SHLD + COM Wheel on From 3002 PWR 24V BacStat II
NO 2028 DDC 24 VAC+
ACT4001 ACT4004 NC
CBL3012 W Y GY FW381
3012 1 IP4 GND 3037 DIS
S4 S6 S4 S6 From 3003 COM
SN3012 supply Note 1
OA damper end EA damper end DDC 24 VAC−
air temperature
switch set at 90º switch set at 90º CR3013
sensor (field BK R OA damper BL FW382
3013 BR installed 10 2 GND OP4 3038
SHLD + COM actuator
duct lengths) From 3004 NET+
NO 4002
NET2 +
PNL R3014 PNL PNL R3014A PNL NC 4001
309 10K 310 310 4.99K 311 CBL3014 W Y BR FW383
3014 SN3014 return 1 IP5 GND 3039 DEF+
air temperature From 3005 NET−
Note 2
sensor NET2 −
CR3015
BK V EA damper
3015 2 GND OP5 3040 DEF−
SHLD + COM actuator
NO 4005
NC 4004
CBL3016 W Y Option sensor contacts (W, B)
3016 From 3001 From 3000 1 IP6 GND 3041
24 VA− 24 VA+ SN3016 exhaust Note 3
air temperature
sensor CR3017
BK BR Recirc damper
3017 2 GND OP6 actuator 3042
SHLD + COM
NO 4008 Note 1: Option outside air damper (A, B, C, D)
PNL R3018 PNL PNL R3018A PNL NC 4007 Note 2: Option exhaust air damper (A, B, C, D)
311 2.49K 311 311 1.24K 313 Note 3: Option defrost (D) or unoccupied recir
3018 IP7 GND 3043
BK OP7 (GND)
Option free cooling (S or D) To 5023, 5030
PNL
CBL 301 BR
R W
3019 + GND OP7 OP7 3044
SHLD
To 5022, 5031
OP7 SHLD
W BK To 5024, 5032
3020 0 IP8 GND 3045
OP8 (GND)
SN3019 outside To 1013
air humidity
sensor BK W
3021 − GND OP8 OP8 3046 Description: Notes:
SHLD SHLD
To 1014 – One-speed Supplied by others

CBL R
PNL
301
NOT ACTUAL SCHEMATIC OP8 SHLD
To 1014
– VFD defrost
– DDC
Contractor installed
Contractor wiring
+ IP9 3047 – Veriable speed free cooling Requires shielded cable
3022
Wire leader
Unit assembly (not on control panel)
W Options
0 GND 3048
3023
This drawing is the property of Venmar CES. Its content is proprietary and cannot be revealed to outside
SN3022 return
air humidity
BK
REFERENCE ONLY parties without the written consent of Venmar CES.

sensor − 3049
3024 SHLD

Option free cooling (D)

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Option heating (E, F, G, H, I, S, T)

4000 From 3000 From 3001 4025 DDC expander 2

24 VAC+ 24 VAC− DDC4026
PNL W/R
CR3013
GN/R 330 GN/R ACT4001 0
7 0
4001 COM NC
actuator
NOT ACTUAL OA damper
actuator
4026
From 3002
DDC 24 VAC+
~24 ~24

OA damper PNL No. 3012

CR3013 BK/R 331 BK/R Note: Pins CW and
CCW may be swapped GY Y
4002 (2) 6 V 4027 GND GND
COM NO on actuator for From 3003
actuator proper operation. DDC 24 VAC−
OA damper For spring return CR4028
actuators only pins BL BL
4003 (1) (1) and (2) are used. 4028 + OP1 Heat
Note 1
REFERENCE From 3004
NET 2+
+ COM enable
NO 1029, 1035, 1042
To 2034, 2040, 4039
Heat COM 2
CR3015 PNL NC
GN/R 332 GN/R ACT4004 BR
4004 7 0 4029 − ~24 Option heating (G, E)
COM NC EA damper From 3005 To 2035, 2041, 4040
EA damper actuator NET 2− Heat staged
actuator PNL No. 3012 FW FW
CR3015 BK/R 333 BK/R Note: Pins CW and 319 318 R CBL4030 BK
(2) 6 V CCW may be swapped BK
4005 COM NO 4030 IP1 GND
on actuator for Heating override To 1035,1040
EA damper proper operation. Heat COM
actuator contact by others
For spring return
actuators only pins R W W
4006 (1) (1) and (2) are used. 4031 GND OP2
SHLD To 1034,1041
Note 2 Heat 0–10 VDC
CR3017 PNL
GN/R 334 GN/R
4007 7 0 ACT4007 4032 IP2
COM NC Recirc damper To 1036,1042
recirc damper actuator Heat SHLD
actuator No
CR3017 PNL
BK/R 335 BK/R Note: Pins CW and
4008 (2) 6 V CCW may be swapped 4033 GND
COM NO
recirc damper on actuator for
proper operation.
actuator
For spring return
#1
actuators only pins

Figure A2: DDC control wiring connection example 2

4009 (1) (1) and (2) are used. 4034
Note 3

Option cooling (C, I, S)

4010 4035
Option cooling (C)
FW FW
CR4014 V 400 Y 371
4011 DDC expander 4036 COM NO
DDC4012 To condenser From 4016 − To chilled
Cooling section OP2 (GND)
stage 1 water
FW stage 1 FW valve
0 V 401 BR 3710 actuator
4012 ~24 ~24 4037
From 3002 Option cooling (S –1, 2) From 4017 +
DDC 24 VAC+ OP2

GY Y
4013 GND GND 4038
From 3003 Option heating (H, I, S, T)
DDC 24 VAC− Note 4
CR4039
CR4014 Multi-plexing FW
372

Power/Net 1
BL V relay BK
4014 + OP1 Cooling 4039 NC
+ COM From 4028 To hot
From 3004 stage 1 water
NET 2+ NO 2006, 4036 Heat COM 2
FW FW valve
NC actuator
BR 0 BL 402 W 373
4015 − ~24 4040 COM
From 3005 To 4042 To condenser From 4029
Option cooling (I) Option cooling (I–D) OP2 (24~) section stage 2
NET 2− Heat staged
PNL PNL FW
336 R 336 R Y BL 403
4016 PS4017 PS4017A IP1 GND 4041 NO
To 403, 4043
Low pressure Low pressure OP2 (GND)
control 1 control 2
Cut in = 52 psig Cut in = 52 psig
Cut out = 57 psig V Cut out = 57 psig V BR 0
4017 GND OP2 4042 24V NC
PNL PNL To 4037, 4044 From 4015
337 337 OP2 OP2 (24~) Note 1: Option outside air damper – A, B, C, D
FW FW Note 2: Option exhaust air damper – A, B, C, D
315 314 BL Y Note 3: Option defrost – D or unoccupied recirc
4018 IP2 ~24 4043 COM COM Note 4: Option cooling – I or S
From 4016
Cooling override OP2 (GND)
contact by others
BL BK BR
4019 GND GND 4044 0–10V NO
To 5002, 5009 From 4017
HGRH COM OP2
FW FW Option cooling (S – 2)
317 316 BR W
4020 IP3 OP3 4045
SHLD To 5001, 5008
Dehumidification HGRH 0–10 VDC
contact by others CR4021
BR
4021 GND ~24 Reheat 4046 Description: Notes:
+ COM valve – One-speed Supplied by others
NOT ACTUAL SCHEMATIC
CBL4021 W
NO 2010
NC – VFD defrost
– DDC
Contractor installed
Contractor wiring
4022 1 IP4 GND Option cooling (I–D) / reheat (N) 4047 – Veriable speed free cooling Requires shielded cable
Wire leader
SN4021 Unit assembly (not on control panel)
Cooling leaving Options
air temperature 2 BK OP4
4023 GND 4048
sensor SHLD
This drawing is the property of Venmar CES. Its content is proprietary and cannot be revealed to outside
REFERENCE ONLY parties without the written consent of Venmar CES.

4024 4049

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 Table B1: DDC Points Reference Guide
Factory BACnet
Item # Description Limits Function
Set Variable
1 Ot1 Outside air temperature N/A N/A AI3 Temperature reading.

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2 St1 Supply air temperature N/A N/A AI4 Temperature reading.
3 Rt1 Return air temperature N/A N/A AI5 Temperature reading.
4 Et1 Exhaust air temperature N/A N/A AI6 Temperature reading.
Outside air humidity
5 OH1 N/A N/A AI7 Humidity reading.
(optional)
Return air humidity
6 RH1 N/A N/A AI8 Humidity reading.
(optional)
7 On/off Supply blower operation On/off N/A BO1 Supply blower operation.
8 BAC BacStat room temperature N/A N/A AI101 Temperature reding.
9 Prg Program ID N/A N/A AV1000 Program ID.
UC (1) – unconnected.
NO (2) – No damper end switch made.
10 Dpr Damper end switch N/A N/A M17 ED (6) – Exhaust damper end switch made.
OD (10) – Outside damper end switch made.
OD/ED (14) – Outside and exhaust damper end switch made.
100°F–160°F
101 Stp High limit setpoint 160°F AV2 Unit shuts down when supply temperature rises above this setpoint.
[38°C–71°C]
35°F–50°F Unit shuts down when supply temperature drops below this setpoint for the low limit
102 Stp Low limit setpoint 35°F AV3
[2°C–10°C] delay.
Used in conjunction with the low limit setpoint. A time delay before the unit will shut
103 Stp Low limit delay 0–15 minutes 5 minutes AV4
down if the supply air drops below the low limit setpoint.
5°F–80°F The summer setpoint is the temperature for the unit to change over between summer
104 Stp Summer setpoint 60°F AV5
[−15°C–27°C] and winter modes of operation.
1°F–8°F
105 Stp Summer span 4°F AV6 The summer span is the differential above and below the summer setpoint.
[0.5°C–5°C]
106 Stp Summer reset 0–100% 50% AV7 The summer reset is the shift in the span below the summer setpoint by X%.
50°F–80°C The cooling setpoint is the temperature that the reheat will heat the supply air up to
107 Stp Cooling setpoint 60°F AV10
[10°C–27°C] (summer mode only).
4°F–12°F
108 Stp Cooling span 4°F AV11 The cooling span is the differential above and below the cooling setpoint.
[2°C–7°C]
109 Stp Cooling reset 0–75% 50% AV12 The cooling reset is the shift in the span below the cooling setpoint by X%.
After a low pressure condition persists and shuts the compressor down, this is the
110 Stp Cool off minimum 5–30 minutes 10 minutes AV13
amount of timebefore the DDC will try to restart the compressor.
50°F–105°F The heating setpoint is the temperature that the post heat will heat the supply air up to
111 Stp Heating setpoint 80°F AV20
[10°C–40°C] during discharge air temperature control (winter mode only).
4°F–20°F
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112 Stp Heating span 4°F AV21 The heating span is the differential above and below the heating setpoint.
[2°C–12°C]
113 Stp Heating reset 0–75% 50% AV22 The heating reset is the shift in the span below the heating setpoint by X%.
After the heater has turned off, this is the minimum time that the DDC will wait before
114 Stp Heat off minimum 1–30 minutes 4 minutes AV23
turning it back on.
40–80°F The coil leaving setpoint is the temperature that the cooling coil will cool the coil leaving
115 Stp Coil leaving setpoint 55°F AV143
[4–27°C] air temperature down to during discharge air temperature control (summer mode only).
4°F–12°F
116 Stp Coil leaving span 4°F AV144 The coil leaving span is the differential above and below the coil leaving setpoint.
[2°C–7°C]
117 Stp Coil leaving reset 0–75% 50% AV145 The coil leaving reset is the shift in the span below the coil leaving setpoint by X%.

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Factory BACnet
Item # Description Limits Function
Set Variable
The coil override leaving setpoint is the temperature that the cooling coil will cool the coil
Coil override leaving 40°F–65°F
118 Stp 50°F AV146 leaving airtemperature down to during room air temperature/humidity control (summer

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setpoint [4°C–18°C]
mode only).
The coil override leaving span is the differentials above and below the coil override leav-
119 Stp Coil override leaving span 4–12°F [2–7°C] 4°F AV147
ing setpoint.
The coil override leaving reset is the shift in the span below the coil override leaving
120 Stp Coil override leaving reset 0–75% 50% AV148
setpoint by X%.
50°F–105°F The heating override setpoint is the temperature that the post heat will heat the supply
121 Stp Heating override setpoint 90°F AV140
[10°C–40°C] air up to during room air temperature control (winter mode only).
4°F–20°F
122 Stp Heating override span 4°F AV141 The heating override span is the differential above and below the heating override setpoint.
[2°C–12°C]
123 Stp Heating override reset 0–75% 50% AV142 The heating override reset is the shift in the span below the heating override setpoint by X%.
10–70 Btu/lbs
Enthalpy free cooling The enthalpy free cooling setpoint is the measured enthalpy that the unit will go into free
124 Stp [23–163 Joules/ 20 Btu/lbs AV45
setpoint cooling. Site elevation (AV153) may need to be updated
gram]
Enthalpy free cooling
125 Stp 5–20 Btu/lbs 5 Btu/lbs AV46 The enthalpy free cooling span is the differential above and below the enthalpy setpoint.
span
Enthalpy free cooling The enthalpy free cooling reset is the shift in the span below the enthalpy free cooling
126 Stp 0–100% 50% AV47
reset setpoint by X%.
Dy bulb free cooling 40°F–80°F The dry bulb free cooling setpoint is the temperature that the unit will go into free cool-
127 Stp 65°F AV60
setpoint [5°C–27°C] ing. Used with VSD free cooling option
Dry bulb free cooling 4°F–20°F The dry bulb free cooling span is the differential above and below the free cooling set-
128 Stp 4°F AV61
span [2°C–12°C] point. Used with VSD free cooling option.
Dry bulb free cooling The enthalpy free cooling reset is the shift in the span below the dry bulb free cooling
129 Stp 0–100% 50% AV62
reset setpoint by X%. Used with VSD free cooling option.
130 Stp Free cooling select On/off On BV61 This variable enables or disables free cooling.
−5°F–50°F The defrost setpoint is the temperature where the unit will go into defrost mode.
131 Stp Defrost setpoint 5°F AV65
[−20°C–10°C] (Defaults to 33°F for VFD defrost).
2°F–10°F
132 Stp Defrost span 2°F AV66 The defrost span is the differential above and below the defrost setpoint.
[1°C–5°C]
133 Stp Defrost reset 0–100% 50% AV67 The defrost reset is the shift in the span below the defrost setpoint by X%.
This variable enables or disables electric reheat. Enable this point only if you do not have
134 Stp Electric reheat switch On/off Off BV35
HRG and you wish to use your electric post heat.
135 Stp Factory set, do not change
136 Stp Factory set, do not change
137 Stp Factory set, do not change
138 Stp Factory set, do not change
139 Stp Factory set, do not change
140 Stp Factory set, do not change
141 Stp Factory set, do not change
142 Stp Factory set, do not change
Outside air damper The outside air damper minimum setpoint is set in conjunction with the exhaust air set-
143 Stp 0–100% 100% AV150
minimum point damper minimum setpoint to allow for the required recirculation air.
Exhaust air damper The exhaust air damper minimum setpoint is set in conjunction with the outside air set-
144 Stp 0–100% 100% AV151
minimum point damper minimum setpoint to allow for the required recirculation air.

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Factory BACnet
Item # Description Limits Function
Set Variable
Used to set the minimum modulated output to the burner to avoid cycling. If Tega burner
145 Stp Burner minimum output 0–50% 0% AV152
is used, it must be set to 12%.

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146 Stp Site elevation 0–100 (x100) ft 10 (x100) ft AV153 Used for enthalpy calculations.
60°F–80°F
147 Stp Summer zone setpoint 70°F AV84 The summer zone setpoint is the room or return air setpoint for summer mode.
[15°C–25°C]
1°F–8°F
148 Stp Summer zone span 2°F AV85 The summer zone span is the differential above and below summer zone setpoint.
[0.5°C–5°C]
149 Stp Summer zone reset 0–100% 50% AV86 The summer zone reset is the shift in the span below the summer zone setpoint by X%.
60°F–80°F
150 Stp Winter zone setpoint 70°F AV87 The winter zone setpoint is the room or return air setpoint for winter mode.
[15°C–25°C]
1°F–8°F
151 Stp Winter zone span 2°F AV88 The winter zone span is the differential above and below winter zone setpoint.
[0.5°C–5°C]
152 Stp Winter zone reset 0–100% 50% AV89 The winter zone reset is the shift in the span below the winter zone setpoint by X%.
The zone configuration allows the unit to be used for zone cooling/heating.
NO = No zone control
153 Stp Zone configuration NO – RET – RM NO MV11
RET = Return air zone control (return air temperature sensor)
RM = Room air zone control (Bacstat II temperature sensor**)
Minimum supply tem- Used with RET or RM zone configuration. Protects the room from too low of a supply air
154 Stp Min. 40°F [5°C] 50°F AV26
perature temperature.
Maximum supply tem- Max. 120°F Used with RET or RM zone configuration. Protects the room from too high of a supply air
155 Stp 100°F AV27
perature [49°C] temperature.
156 Stp Factory set, do not change
157 Stp Factory set, do not change
158 Stp Factory set, do not change
159 Stp Factory set, do not change
160 Stp Factory set, do not change
161 Stp Factory set, do not change
162 Stp Factory set, do not change
163 Stp Factory set, do not change
164 Stp Compressor delay 10–300 seconds 90 seconds AV19 Delays compressor to allow the water valve(s) to open.
165 Stp Economizer select On/off Off BV141 Enables or disables WSHP Economizer coil.
40°F–105°F
166 Stp Economizer setpoint 65°F AV180 Economizer entering water temperature setpoint.
[−20°C–10°C]
Unoccupied recirc supply If Off and in Ur mode, supply fan only turns on with contact override. If On, then supply
167 Stp On/off Off BV145
fan option fan turns on when in Ur mode.
Water leaving tempera- −4°F–50°F
168 Stp 35°F AV185 Setpoint that will trip unit on low water freeze protection (optional).
ture setpoint [−20°C–10°C]
169 Stp Factory set, do not change
170 Stp Factory set, do not change
199 Stp Conversion F to C °F–°C °F BV99 This setting is used to change from Standard to SI units.
The remote unit control multi-state variable is used to enable the unit through a Bacnet
inter. Set MV12 to (based on starting at a count of one):
N/A N/A Remote unit control N/A MV12 – 2 for unoccupied mode – 4 for occupied recirculation mode (optional)
– 10 for ventilation mode – 6 for unoccupied recirculation mode (optional)
Note: This variable can only be modified through a BMS

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 Appendix C: Standard Network Practice

Unit Control applications. See Table C1 for a summary of specifications

concerning the application of RS485 networks.
The unit can be enabled in ventilation mode by jumpering
FW 304 to 305. Alternatively the software point MV12 can Table C1: Summary of Specifications for a RS485 Network
be used to schedule the unit. If this method is being used Category Specification
then you must not provide any jumpers to terminals 304, 100–120 ohm balanced, twisted
305, 306, 307 or 308. Cable type
shielded pair
The remote unit control multi-state variable is used to en- Network configuration Daisy chain
able the unit through a Bacnet interface. Maximum distance of
4,000 ft [1,200 m]
chain
Set MV12 to: Maximum stub length 10” [0.25 m]
• 2 for unoccupied mode. Minimum spacing
12” [0.30 m]
• 4 for occupied recirculation mode (optional). between devices
• 6 for unoccupied recirculation mode (optional). Maximum number of
32 devices per daisy chain segment
• 10 for ventilation mode. devices
Termination use DNT294 network
IMPORTANT Termination
terminator at both ends of a segment
Values shown are based on starting at a count of one. Connect shield to DNT294 network
When using Johnson Controls/Metasys, set the values Shielding
terminator
one lower than shown as they start at zero.
Cable Type
BacNet Interface
Venmar CES recommends the use of balanced 22 to 24
AWG twisted pair with a characteristic impedance of
100–120 ohms, capacitance of 17 pF/ft or lower, with a
braided shield.

Network Configuration
Net 1
BacNet terminals RS485 networks use a daisy chain configuration (only one
main cable, every device being connected directly along
its path).
Figure C2 illustrates two improper network configurations
and the proper daisy chain configuration.

Figure C1: BacNet interface

Interface to the DSC-1180 controller by connecting to the

“Net 1” terminal as seen below.

Networking Specifications Daisy chain

Star configuration Bus configuration configuration
Venmar CES provides equipment with network integration
features. The following section outlines basic practices as
recognized in the industry. As an HVAC equipment manu- Figure C2: Network configurations – star, bus and daisy chain
facturer, it is not part of Venmar CES’ mission to provide
exhaustive networking design and integration services. In all
Note that there are no troubleshooting methods for these
cases, the advice and services of a networking professional
improper types of networks.
for network design and integration should be employed.
The use of an improper network configuration may result
The DDC controllers provided along with Venmar CES
in undesirable and unpredictable effects on unit function-
equipment will support two types of network connection:
alities.
• RS232 (generally used for temporary local access to
unit controller – i.e. troubleshooting) Only the daisy chain configuration is correct for a RS485
network. Figure C3 shows connection in the middle of a
• RS485 – the following specifications pertain to RS485
daisy chain.
connection
Most commonly, RS485 is used as the physical layer be-
tween panels and unit controllers in HVAC networking
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 − −
IMPORTANT
+ + Note that DNT294 Network Terminators are not provided
by Venmar CES.
1 2
Shielding and Grounding
Figure C6 shows preferred shielding and grounding methods.
RS485 Remove shunt on both ends,
Remove shunt on both ends,
port RS485 network
allowing shield to go to ground

Remove shunt jumper if shield is grounded

terminator
allowing shield to go to
through 180V MOV

directly at any other point, or shunt is

Ground shield in ground through 180V MOV

installed at other end of network.

GND
middle of segment
Shunt Shield Shield
Delta © 04/00
DNT294 Rev 1.1

installed at other end of network.

directly at any other point, or shunt is
Remove shunt jumper if shield is grounded
Shield

P1
+
−

+ −
−
+

P1
+ − + − + −
Shield

DNT294 Rev 1.1 Shunt

Delta © 04/00 + −

Figure C3: Proper connection in the middle of a daisy chain RS485

port
RS485
port
RS485
port

GND
RS485
port
terminator
RS485 network

Maximum Number of Devices

Solidly ground
A maximum of 32 nodes are allowed on a single daisy each terminal

chain segment. A node is defined as any device (Panel, Figure C6: BacNet address jumpers
Zone, Repeater, etc.) connected to the RS485 network.
Terminators do not count as a node. Figure C3 shows an Unit Addressing
example of a system with 5 nodes.
The BacNet address of a unit is sent out as address 1 from
Terminator does not
the factory. This address can be adjusted by setting the dip
count as a node Node #2 Node #4
switches located on the DSC-1180 controller. See Figure
Terminator does not
count as a node C7.
T C C

Node #1
T
Legend
C C
C Zone/micro/DAC
controller, etc. Panel

T Node #3 Node #5
Terminator

Figure C4: Five node network example

Termination
Both ends of a daisy chain segment require termination BacNet
to ensure reliable operation. After the last device on each address
end of an RS485 network, install a DNT294 Network Ter- jumpers
minator. The DNT294 (shown in Figure C5 below) provides
the correct termination for not only the network, but
Figure C7: BacNet address jumpers
proper termination of the shield as well.

RS485 network
terminator
CAUTION
Failure to follow these recommendations may result in un-
Remove shunt jumper if shield is grounded

desirable and unpredictable effects on unit functionalities.

GND
directly at any other point, or shunt is

Venmar CES will not take responsibility for issues resulting

installed at other end of network.

from improper controls and/or networking practices.

Shunt

Shield

− − Network continues...

+ +
P1

1 2
DNT294 Rev 1.1
Delta © 04/00

RS485
port

+ −

Figure C5: DNT294 network terminator

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 Appendix D: DDC Troubleshooting Guide

All DDC units come with a “BacStat” which can act as a The supply air sensor also functions like a low limit sensor.
room thermostat where you can change the heating set- This is not to be confused with the “LL” alarm indicated
point, cooling setpoint, summer setpoint and many more. above. This sensor has adjustable setpoint limit and time
The BacStat will act as a remote panel and should be delay accessible through the BacStat points. If the supply
looked at first when there is any issue with the unit. air sensor is not connected, it will register as a −59 and
the unit will not run after its time delay.
Table D1: BacStat Keypad The middle characters represent the mode the unit is in:
Keypad
Description
Display Table D2: Unit Mode
Unit is in frost control mode. (This is a status Keypad
Mode
alarm. It does not indicate that there is a prob- Display
lem with the unit. It simply means that the unit Un Unoccupied
dF
is currently defrosting the wheel. This message Or Occupied recirculation
will go away after the timed defrost sequence
Ov Occupied ventilation
is complete.)
FC Unit is in free cooling mode. Ur Unoccupied recirculation
CF Wheel has failed.
Low pressure alarm has tripped. Requires man-
LP
ual reset of DDC power after three failures.
High pressure alarm has tripped. Requires man-
HP
ual reset of pressure switch.
Coil low limit sensor has tripped (supplied by
LL
others).
Low supply air temperature alarm. Requires
LS
manual reset of DDC power.
High supply air temperature alarm. Requires
HS
manual reset of DDC power.
Supply/exhaust overload has tripped. Alterna-
OL tively, it can be an external unit fault (supplied
by others).
EF Dirty exhaust filters.
SF Dirty supply filters.
Flow switch alarm or low water leaving tem-
FS
perature alarm.

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Table D3: DDC Troubleshooting Guide
Problem
Unit is not ventilating.
Unit is not recirculating (for contact open.
units with a recirculation
damper).
Unit will not stop ventilating. Occupancy contact closed.
Air from supply diffusers too
cold.
Unit makes an annoying
noise.
Enthalpy wheel freezing.
Enthalpy wheel not running.
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Cause
Occupancy contact open.
Blowers are overloaded.
Low limit thermostat tripped.
Supply air sensor not hooked
up.
Unit is in recirculation/exhaust BacStat will flash ‘dF’ in the upper left corner. Wait for defrost
defrost mode.
Unoccupied recirculation
Supply blower not running.
Imbalance of supply and
exhaust air.
Post heat required.
Wheel failure.
Blower wheel out of align-
ment.
Imbalance of supply and
exhaust air.
Defrost mode not function-
ing.
Unit is in free cooling.
Unit is in recirculation defrost. BacStat will flash ‘dF’ in upper left corner.
Wheel failure.
Drive motor capacitor failure.
Drive pulley.
Solution
Check contact closure between field wiring terminals 304 and
305 (see wiring schematics in the VHC-36, 42 and 50 IOM for
wiring details).
Check the BacStat shows ‘OV’ for occupied ventilation.
BacStat will flash ‘OL’ in the upper left corner.
Check motor overload trip indicator on overload relay (located
below contactor). If it has tripped, press the reset button.
Check for proper voltage at output of overload relay (T1, T2, T3)
to confirm that the supply and exhaust blower motors are running.
BacStat will show ‘LL’ for low limit. Low limit sensor is supplied
by others.
BacStat will show a temperature in the top right corner in the
range of −59 to −50. Hook up the sensor that was supplied with
the unit.
mode to finish its timed sequence (minimum of six (6) minutes).
Check contact closure between field wiring terminals 305 and
306 (see wiring schematics in the VHC-36, 42 and 50 IOM for
wiring details).
BacStat will flash ‘OL’ in the upper left corner.
Check motor overload trip indicator on overload relay (located
below contactor). If it has tripped, press the reset button.
Check contact for break between field wiring terminals 304 and
305 (see wiring schematics in the VHC-36, 42 and 50 IOM for
wiring details).
Check filters and heat exchanger for blockage.
BacStat will flash ‘SF’ or ‘EF’ to indicate supply or exhaust filters
are dirty.
Check balance of airflows.
Install post heat module.
BacStat will flash ‘CF’ in the upper left corner if wheel failure is
detected (units with wheel rotation board).
Remove the motor/blower assembly. Adjust the blower assembly.
Check filters and heat exchanger for blockage.
Confirm supply filter needs replacing.
Confirm exhaust filter needs replacing.
Check balance of airflows.
Check for operation of damper actuators.
Confirm that the unit is in defrost mode. BacStat II will flash ‘dF’
in upper left corner. See defrost sequence of operation in the
Frost Control section of this document.
Confirm that the unit is in free cooling mode.
Units with wheel rotation sensor.
BacStat will flash ‘CF’ indicating wheel rotation failure. Check
relays and verify that motor is getting power.
Check capacitor connections. Check motor operation with a new
capacitor.
Check for drive belt derailment off of drive pulley or failure.
Check for securely fastened pulley on motor shaft.
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Table D3: DDC Troubleshooting Guide
Problem Cause Solution
Unit is in recirculation defrost
BacStat will flash ‘dF’ in upper left corner. Wait for defrost mode
(units equipped with recircu-
to finish its timed sequence.
lation defrost).
Unit is in unoccupied recircu-
Exhaust fan will not turn on. lation BacStat will show ‘UR’. Check if you have a contact closure
(units with recirculation across 305 and 306.
damper).
Damper end switches are not Check your field wires connected to PNL 310 and 311 for a
making. closed connection.
Check wiring on damper actuator.
For the outside air damper actuator and recirculation damper
Damper will not open. Electrical supply interrupted. actuator (if equipped), measure a 24 VAC across PNL terminals
330 and 302.
For the exhaust air damper actuator, measure a 24 VAC across
factory wired terminals 332 and 302.
Unit is in exhaust defrost
BacStat will flash ‘dF’ in upper left corner. Wait for defrost mode
(units equipped with exhaust
to finish its timed sequence.
Supply fan will not turn on. defrost).
Damper end switches are not Check field wires connected to PNL 309 and 310 for a closed
making. connection.
Additional Troubleshooting:
__ Verify DDC jumpers are correct.
__ Verify expander board jumpers and address (dip switch settings) are correct.

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