Bard TCS22-***-003 Operation Manual

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OPERATIONS MANUAL
TELCOM
CLIMATEWATCH
SYSTEM
MODEL
TCS22-***-003
Manual:
2100-444-003A
Supersedes: 2100-444-003
File:
Vol. III, Tab 19

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  • Page 1 OPERATIONS MANUAL TELCOM CLIMATEWATCH SYSTEM MODEL TCS22-***-003 Manual: 2100-444-003A Supersedes: 2100-444-003 File: Vol. III, Tab 19...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION ... 1 Shipping Damage ...1 Package Contents ...1 Additional Requirements ...1 Copyright Notice ...1 General...2 1.5.1 Building Points to be Monitored:...2 1.5.2 Wallmount Points to be Monitored for Each Unit:...2 1.5.3 Building Points to be Controlled: ...2 1.5.4 System Points to be Controlled:...3 1.5.5 Wallmount Points to be Controlled: ...3 1.5.6...
  • Page 3 3.2.3 Wiring - Sensors ...12 3.2.4 Wiring – Inputs & Outputs...13 3.2.5 Wiring - Telephone Line...14 3.2.6 Wiring - Ethernet ...14 Installation Check List ...18 System Startup ...19 3.4.1 Wallmount Startup Checklist...19 3.4.2 TCS22 Startup Checklist ...20 OPERATION... 21 General...21 Sequence of Operation...21 4.2.1 Cooling Sequence with Economizers ...21...
  • Page 4 5.3.2 Unit Status Screen...30 5.3.2.1 Unit #1 Economizer ...30 5.3.2.2 Unit #1 Compressor ...30 5.3.2.3 Unit #1 Heater...30 5.3.2.4 Unit #1 Blower...30 5.3.2.5 Unit #1 FILTER ...31 5.3.2.6 Unit #1 Discharge Air Temperature...31 5.3.3 Alarms Menu ...31 5.3.3.1 Space Temp Alarm ...32 5.3.3.2 Space Humidity Alarm...32 5.3.3.4...
  • Page 5 PC SOFTWARE OPERATION ... 48 ClimateWatch System Software Overview...48 Installation ...48 6.2.1 Hardware Requirements...48 6.2.2 Software Installation ...48 ASI Expert / Bard ClimateWatch Software ...49 6.3.1 Screen Overview ...49 6.3.2 TCS communications...51 TCS Controller Information Screens...59 6.4.1 Main Screen Tab ...60 6.4.2...
  • Page 6 Figure 1 Front Cover ...8 Figure 2 Control Location Figure 3 Mounting Template Table 1 Low Voltage Wire Size Figure 4 External Wiring Figure 5 Internal Wiring Figure 6 Power Backup System Table 2. Enthalpy Lookup Table Table 3 Humidity Sensor Output Table 4 Thermistor Resistance Vs.
  • Page 7: Introduction

    1 - TCS Software Package Additional Requirements This controller is suitable for use with 1 1/2 ton through 6 ton Bard WallMount air- conditioners. The Bard WallMount must be equipped with the "V" control module for proper operation of the TCS22. Air-conditioner model numbers used with the TCS22 should contain the letter "V"...
  • Page 8: General

    SOFTWARE. Bard Manufacturing Co. licenses the purchaser of this product to use two copies of this SOFTWARE on two computer systems, one remote computer system and one on site computer system.
  • Page 9: System Points To Be Controlled

    1.5.4 SYSTEM POINTS TO BE CONTROLLED: Modem Power 1.5.5 WALLMOUNT POINTS TO BE CONTROLLED: Blower Unit #1 Economizer Unit #1 Compressor Unit #1 Heating Unit #1 Blower Unit #2 1.5.6 ALARM POINTS: High Space Temperature Low Space Temperature High Space Humidity Low Space Humidity Blower Failure Unit #1 Compressor Lockout Unit #1...
  • Page 10 INPUTS 1 Indoor Temperature Sensor 2 Indoor Humidity Sensor 3 -0 Unit #1 Blower Airflow Sensor -1 Unit #1 Compressor Lockout Relay -2 Unit #1 Dirty Filter Sensor 4 Unit #1 Discharge Air Sensor 5 Spare 6 Spare 7 Unit #1 Compressor Current Switch 8 Spare 9 Fire Trouble 10 Fire Alarm...
  • Page 11: Model Nomenclature

    Model Nomenclature BASIC MODEL REVISION NUMBER SENSORS H- Humidity & Temperature T - Temperature Only SPECIFICATIONS Electrical Specifications Supply Voltage Minimum Circuit Ampacity 3 Amp Overcurrent Protection Controller Analog Inputs Resolution Voltage Range Current Rating Binary Relay Outputs Type Contact Rating Mechanical Specifications Height Width...
  • Page 12: Sensor Specifications

    Sensor Specifications 2.4.1 TEMPERATURE SENSORS Indoor and Outdoor Type Ohms Temperature Range Interchangeability Discharge Type Ohms Temperature Range Interchangeability 2.4.2 HUMIDITY SENSORS Type Output Supply Voltage Accuracy Sensitivity Repeatability Long Term Stability Interchangeability Temperature Range Humidity Range 2.4.3 COMPRESSOR CURRENT SENSOR Type Output Supply Voltage...
  • Page 13: Blower Airflow Switch

    2.4.5 BLOWER AIRFLOW SWITCH Type Output Supply Voltage Maximum Load Temperature Range Pressure Range Dimensions Mechanical Airflow Switch Form "C" Contact Self Powered 300 VA, at 24 VAC -40 to 180 o F (-40 to 82 0.07 to 0.12 in. wc 6.125 high, 4.125 wide, 3.188 deep (156 mm.
  • Page 14: Figure 1 Front Cover

    Figure 1 Front Cover 2100-444-003A Page 8...
  • Page 15: Figure 2 Control Location

    Figure 2 Control Location 2100-444-003A Page 9...
  • Page 16: Figure 3 Mounting Template

    Figure 3 Mounting Template 16.000 9.356 7.856 6.356 4.856 1.288 3.356 1.000 HIGH VOLTAGE WIRING 22.288 MIS-866 2100-444-003A Page 10...
  • Page 17: Installation

    See Figure 2 for suggested conduit connections. Never connect or disconnect wiring from the controller with power connected to the controller or to either of the Bard Wall-Mount air- conditioners. 3.2.1 HIGH VOLTAGE WIRING IMPORTANT: High voltage wiring must not be run in the same conduit as low voltage control or sensor wiring.
  • Page 18: Wiring - Low Voltage

    Sixteen (16) wires should be run from each Bard Wall-Mount to the low voltage terminal block in the TCS22. An eight pair shielded cable with 20 gauge copper conductors, such as National Wire & Cable Corporation NQP series cable or equivalent, is recommended for distances up to 45 feet.
  • Page 19: Wiring - Inputs & Outputs

    3.2.3.4 Zone Humidity Sensor (ZHS) (Optional) The Zone Humidity Sensor (ZHS) is supplied as part of the TCS22 package (Optional). The Zone Humidity Sensor (ZHS) is a bulk polymer type device. If so equipped, the sensor is premounted to the front door of the TCS22. No wiring is required.
  • Page 20: Wiring - Telephone Line

    should close when door is closed. If a door switch is not used a jumper should be placed across this input. This is a dry contact input only. Do not connect any voltage source to these terminals. Do not connect utility power to these terminals. 3.2.5 WIRING - TELEPHONE LINE When the TCS22 is equipped with a modem, an analog phone line should be connected...
  • Page 21: Figure 4 External Wiring

    Figure 4 External Wiring 2100-444-003A Page 15...
  • Page 22: Figure 5 Internal Wiring

    Figure 5 Internal Wiring Figure Power 2100-444-003A Page 16...
  • Page 23 Backup System 2100-444-003A Page 17...
  • Page 24: Installation Check List

    Installation Check List TCS22 securely mounted to wall and all conduit connections tight. Main power wiring is NOT in same conduit as low voltage or sensor wiring Main power wires are copper conductors TCS22 is grounded. Check supply voltage. Change both transformer taps if necessary. See Sec. 3.21 Carefully recheck all low voltage wiring for correct connection points .
  • Page 25: System Startup

    System Startup 3.4.1 WALLMOUNT STARTUP CHECKLIST Operation Procedure Bypassing TCS22 Disconnect power to the TCS22. Unplug the plug in connectors J4 and Controller J5 from the controller Apply power to both Follow recommended startup procedure in the WallMount installation Wall-mounts instructions.
  • Page 26: Tcs22 Startup Checklist

    3.4.2 TCS22 STARTUP CHECKLIST Apply power to Apply power to WallMount air-Conditioners. Wait two minutes for WallMount air- wallmount time delays to expire. Conditioners Apply power to TCS22 Apply power to TCS22 and monitor LEDs on the front of the controller.
  • Page 27: Operation

    OPERATION This section describes the sequence of operation of the controller. The tools available for monitoring and controlling the air-conditioners for both on-site and remote operations are explained. The remote trending, alarming, and site setup software are detailed. General This section will describe the sequence of operation of the controller. Cooling , heating, dehumidification, and alarm sequences are explained.
  • Page 28: Occupied / Unoccupied Mode Sequence

    4.2.4 OCCUPIED / UNOCCUPIED MODE SEQUENCE In heating mode, activation of the Occupancy Override Button will change the Active Heating Setpoint from Unoccupied Heating Setpoint to Occupied Heating Setpoint for a period of two hours. In cooling mode, activation of the Occupancy Override Button will change the Active Cooling Setpoint from Unoccupied Cooling Setpoint to Occupied Cooling Setpoint for two hours.
  • Page 29 Compressor Lockout Failure Unit #1 If Compressor operation is not verified because the High or Low Pressure Lockout Relay has been energized, Output 5, Unit #1 Compressor, is de-energized and locked out. A critical alarm is logged in the Event List and Output 12, Shelter Alarm, is energized. Lead unit switches to lag unit .The Output Alarm must be cleared to resume operation.
  • Page 30: Dehumidification Sequence

    Door Alarm If Input #9,Door Alarm, is open for more than three minutes indicating an open door, a medium priority alarm is logged in the Event list and Output 12, Shelter Alarm, is energized. The door must be opened continuously for more than three minutes for the alarm to be logged. This is a self clearing alarm.
  • Page 31: Setpoints

    4.2.10 SETPOINTS The default setpoint for all points are listed below. All setpoints are user changeable within the ranges listed. Occupied Heating Setpoint Unoccupied Heating Setpoint Occupied Cooling Setpoint Unoccupied Cooling Setpoint High Temperature Alarm Setpoint Low Temperature Alarm Setpoint High Humidity Alarm Setpoint Low Humidity Alarm Setpoint Changeover Hours...
  • Page 32: Power Up

    cancels any operation. The double arrow LED is lit when the DAK is receiving or transmitting data normally. It will flash if there is a communication error. The DAK plugs into the 7040 controller through a pre-wired cord set. All communication signals are sent through this cord set to the DAK.
  • Page 33: Buildings Status Screen

    Enables Each of these screens has up to 32 lines of data in it. Study the Keypad Map in section 5.4 to become familiar with the menu tree structure. This is a handy reference and includes all keystrokes needed to get to any display or function. Pressing the <Right >...
  • Page 34: Room Temperature

    down respectively through the above screen showing four lines at a time. 5.3.1.1 ROOM TEMPERATURE The room temperature item displays the current temperature inside the structure. 5.3.1.2 ROOM HUMIDITY The room humidity item displays the current humidity inside the structure. This is an optional sensor and may or may not be present in your system.
  • Page 35: Free Cooling On / Off

    Setpoint will be 70 the same as the fixed Dehumidification Heating Setpoint. 5.3.1.7 FREE COOLING This display item indicates whether outside conditions are suitable to allow the use of outside air to provide free cooling inside the structure. The controller calculates the either outside temperature or enthalpy from the Outdoor Temperature and Outdoor Humidity and compares this value with the Free Cooling Setpoint.
  • Page 36: Unit Status Screen

    5.3.2 Unit Status Screen Authority Level Required to Make Changes - Does not apply. No changes can be made from this screen. The Unit Status screen displays the following information about both air-conditioners. Unit #1 Economizer Unit #1 Compressor Unit #1 Heater Unit #1 Blower Unit #1 Filter Unit #1 Discharge Air Temperature Value DegF...
  • Page 37: Unit #1 Filter

    5.3.2.5 UNIT #1 FILTER This display item will show "Clean" if the unit #1 dirty filter alarm of the controller is not energized. This display item will show "Dirty" if the unit #1 filter alarm is energized. 5.3.2.6 UNIT #1 DISCHARGE AIR TEMPERATURE This display will show the current discharge air temperature in the supply air duct of Unit #1 in 5.3.3 Alarms Menu The Alarm menu set displays the following information about the controller.
  • Page 38: Space Temp Alarm

    on the screen. Press the <F1> key. Use the <Up> key to highlight the dashes next to the alarm item to be acknowledged. Press <Enter> to enter edit mode. If you do not have authority to acknowledge alarms the dashes will not be highlighted. An Engineer authority level is required to override outputs.
  • Page 39: Compressor Alarm

    The Fault alarm takes precedence over the Alarm (High) or Alarm (Low) message. If the Sensor is failed high or low the Alarm (High) or Alarm (Low) alarms will also be activated but only the Fault alarm will be displayed because this is the actual condition causing the other alarms. These are all self-clearing alarms and will reset themselves when the alarm condition no longer exists.
  • Page 40: Fire Trouble

    5.3.3.7 FIRE TROUBLE The Fire Trouble alarm item monitors the fire alarm system in the structure. A "None" alarm message indicates that no alarm is present and that the fire alarm system is operating normally. A "Fault" alarm message indicates that an alarm is present and the fire alarm system is malfunctioning. This is a self-clearing alarm and will reset itself when the alarm condition no longer exists.
  • Page 41: Setpoints Screen

    5.3.4 Setpoints Screen The Setpoints screen displays the following information about the controller. Occupied Cooling Setpoint Unoccupied Cooling Setpoint Occupied Heating Setpoint Unoccupied Heating Setpoint High Temperature Alarm Setpoint Low Temperature Alarm Setpoint High Humidity Alarm Setpoint Low Humidity Alarm Setpoint Dehumidification Setpoint Free Cooling Enthalpy Setpoint Free Cooling Dry Bulb Setpoint...
  • Page 42: Occupied Cooling Setpoint

    5.3.4.1 OCCUPIED COOLING SETPOINT The occupied cooling setpoint requires an authority level of Supervisor or higher to change. Anyone may view the setpoint value. The Occupied Cooling Setpoint Range is from 72.0 to 80.0 F default value is 75.0 F 5.3.4.2 UNOCCUPIED COOLING SETPOINT The unoccupied cooling setpoint requires an authority level of Supervisor or higher to change.
  • Page 43: Occupied Heating Setpoint

    5.3.4.3 OCCUPIED HEATING SETPOINT The occupied heating setpoint requires an authority level of Supervisor or higher to change. Anyone may view the setpoint value. The Occupied Heating Setpoint Range is from 68.0 to 70.0 F default value is 70.0 F 5.3.4.4 UNOCCUPIED HEATING SETPOINT The unoccupied heating setpoint requires an authority level of Supervisor or higher to change.
  • Page 44: Free Cooling Enthalpy Setpoint

    change. Anyone may view the setpoint value. The dehumidification setpoint range is from 50 to 65 % RH. The default value is 50 % RH. 5.3.4.10 FREE COOLING ENTHALPY SETPOINT The Enthalpy Setpoint is used to determine if the outside air is suitable to use for cooling the structure.
  • Page 45: Overrides Unit #1 Screen

    Desired Indoor Temp. Desired Indoor Temp. 23.00 25.00 22.50 24.50 22.00 24.00 21.50 23.50 20.75 22.00 20.25 22.25 20.00 21.50 19.50 21.00 19.00 20.50 18.50 20.25 18.00 19.50 5.3.5 Overrides Unit #1 Screen Caution: Overrides remain in effect until they are either cleared by the operator or power is cut to the controller.
  • Page 46: Blower Override

    screen. Press the <F1> key. To override the displayed item press the <Change> key again. There are seven (7) actions now available, On, Off, Reset, O/R On, O/R OFF, Clr Verify Alr, and Clear O/R. Use the <Up> and <Down> keys to choose 1 of the 7 actions available. Not all actions are available for each item.
  • Page 47: Economizer Override

    This list item uses the Clr Verify Alr, O/R On, O/R Off, and Clr O/R actions. The Clr Verify Alr action clears a blower failure alarm in the alarm object. In the event of a unit #1 blower failure alarm, the output of the controller will be disabled until the problem is corrected and the alarm is cleared.
  • Page 48: Continuous Blower

    Entering the O/R On action will turn on the heater output to unit #1 and it will remain on until cleared. Entering the O/R Off action will disable the output to the unit #1 heater and it will remain disabled until cleared. Once overridden the output will remain overridden until the Clr O/R action is sent to the output or power is interrupted to the controller.
  • Page 49: Enables Menu

    5.3.6 Enables Menu The Enables menu set displays the following information about the controller. Economizer Operation Free Cooling DB Changeover Free Cooling Enthalpy Changeover Enabled / Disabled Daylight Savings Time 50 HZ Clock Zone Humidity Sensor Zone Dehumidification From this menu you can display the current status of the above options and, with the proper authorization, change the current status.
  • Page 50: Economizer Operation

    These models have circuit breakers and special MCA and MOP ratings that allow concurrent operation of the air conditioners and electric heat. These are special, dedicated code models ending in D053, D061, D062, D064, or D066. Consult your Bard representative for more information.
  • Page 51: Password Operation

    5.3.7 Password Operation The DAK is password protected. A password screen is used to control the active change authorization level of the DAK . Each password is a 4 digit number. There are four security levels within the DAK. Display Only Operator Supervisor Engineer...
  • Page 52: Keyboard Map

    left of the first two digits. Use the <Up Arrow> key to increment the display to equal the value of the third digit of the password. Press the <Left Arrow >key to shift the first, second and third digits left. A new flashing box will appear to the left of the first three digits.
  • Page 53 Screen 1 Screen 2 12/01/96 8:45 AM NO ALARMS UNIT STATUS BUILDING STATUS UNIT#1 ECON. ROOM TEMP. 75.59F UNIT#1 COMP. ROOM RH 39.4RH UNIT#1 HEAT OD TEMP. 73.11F UNIT#1 BLOWER OFF OUTDOOR RH 40.9RH UNIT#1FILTER CLEAN ACTIVE CLG.SP 80.00F U#1 SUPPLY AIR 90.24 ACTIVE HTG.SP 68.00F FREE COOLING...
  • Page 54: Pc Software Operation

    PC SOFTWARE OPERATION The TCS22 system can be remotely or directly controlled through a personal computer. Bard supplies a software system, the Telcom ClimateWatch System Software, to communicate with and control the TCS22 controller from a personal computer. ClimateWatch System Software Overview The ClimateWatch system software consists of ASI Expert software and custom TCS22 controller programs and Screens designed to provide easy access to the features of the TCS22 controller.
  • Page 55: Asi Expert / Bard Climatewatch Software

    ASI Expert / Bard ClimateWatch Software Start the Expert software by double clicking on the Expert icon in the ASI Program Group. The Expert program can be used to communicate remotely or directly with the TCS22 or TCS22 controller. 6.3.1 SCREEN OVERVIEW The program will begin with the screen shown below.
  • Page 56 The Options menu contains system options and dial out and hang up items. System options include baud rate and serial port selection for dial out sites and other advanced system options. The View menu allows the tool bar and stats bar to be turned on and off and user preferences to be changed.
  • Page 57: Tcs Communications

    also be stored in this folder for future evaluation. Once a project folder has been created for a site, setpoints, options, phone numbers, etc. can be updated and saved. This creates a backup configuration in case of hardware failure. 6.3.2 TCS COMMUNICATIONS Communications with the TCS panel can be established either remotely through a phone connection or directly through a computer cable connection.
  • Page 58 To configure settings for the direct communications, start the ASI Expert program and go to Options | System options on the menu bar. Under the baud rate portion of the screen, set the baud rate to 9600 Baud. Set the COM Port to match the COM Port number you are using to connect directly to the controller.
  • Page 59 Type a new name for the project. Add any comments about the project. If a short cut is desired on the Windows desktop check the Create Project Shortcut on Windows Desktop box. Check the Dial Out checkbox even if this is a direct connect site. A dial out project can also be used to direct connect to the site.
  • Page 60 6.3.2.4 Remote Connection For remote connection to the TCS controller type in the phone number of the site including any dialing prefixes. If the phone number is to be saved in the project folder click the Save Modified Phone Number check box. Clicking OK will dial the phone number. The Dialing Screen will appear and the phone number will be dialed.
  • Page 61 Once the modems have connected the window will change to the Find It screen. . Make sure the ASIC/2 button is checked. Click the Find It button to establish communications with the controller. 2100-444-003A Page 55...
  • Page 62 6.3.2.5 Downloading Controller Information The ASIC/2-7040 Device Profile window will appear. If communications have been established the status bar at the bottom of the window will show “ASIC/2-7040 Online…”. If the status bar is flashing red communication have not been established. Check COM port settings and troubleshooting section.
  • Page 63 Clicking OK will start the downloading of data from the controller to the computer. Once the preliminary information has been downloaded the TCS New project setup Screen will appear in the Controller information area of the screen. The TCS software version will be displayed for all TCS22 models.
  • Page 64 Now that a project has been created for a site It will appear under the projects folder section of the display. Once the project is created and saved it can be accessed by double clicking on the project name under the projects folder. 2100-444-003A Page 58...
  • Page 65: Tcs Controller Information Screens

    6.3.2.6 Saving TCS Configuration While saving project information saves computer settings, site names and controller type information it does not save information specific to each individual controller. A project may have more than one TCS controller and each controller can have it’s own configuration, setpoints, etc. Individual controller information is saved by creating a device archive.
  • Page 66: Main Screen Tab

    6.4.1 MAIN SCREEN TAB 6.4.1.1 Conditions The Zone Temperature is the current Temperature inside the structure. This, and all the other points being monitored on this screen are updated once a second. The Zone Humidity is the Humidity Level inside of the structure. The Outdoor Temperature and Humidity are the current outdoor conditions at the structure being monitored.
  • Page 67 6.4.1.2 Unit #1 Status The Blower status will show if Blower operation is On or Off. The Filter status will show if the Filter is OK or Dirty. The Economizer will show if Economizer operation is On or Off. The Compressor status will show if the Compressor is On or Off. The Heater status will show the status of the Electric Heat Strip, either On or Off.
  • Page 68: Set Point Tab

    6.4.2 SET POINT TAB The Setpoint screen will allow the user to adjust the Occupied Heating and Cooling, Unoccupied Heating and Cooling, High and Low, Temperature and Humidity Alarm Setpoints. The Lead/Lag Changeover hours and the Enthalpy or Dry Bulb Changeover Setpoints can be adjusted from this screen. Dehumidification setpoint is also changed from this screen.
  • Page 69 6.4.2.2 Unoccupied Cooling Setpoint The Unoccupied Cooling Setpoint is the default cooling setpoint for a normally unoccupied structure. Cooling of the Structure will begin if the zone temperature is above this setpoint. The Unoccupied Cooling Setpoint will be the active setpoint whenever the occupied override has not been started.
  • Page 70 Alarm Setpoint by 0.50 degrees Fahrenheit until the minimum allowed setpoint of 80.0 degrees is reached. 6.4.2.6 Low Temperature Alarm SetPoint The Low Alarm Setpoint is the temperature at which the low temperature alarm will trigger for the Structure. If the zone temperature of the structure is below the Low Alarm Setpoint then an alarm event is logged in the alarm log and a shelter alarm is generated.
  • Page 71 Setpoint by .25 BTU / lb. until the Maximum allowed Setpoint of 60 BTU / lb. is reached. Clicking on the Left arrow will decrease the Enthalpy Setpoint by .25 BTU / lb. until the Minimum allowed Setpoint of 5 BTU / lb. is reached. This setpoint may or may not be active and visible depending on the economizer changeover scheme chosen in the Misc.
  • Page 72: Override #1 Tab

    determine whether heating is required or not. If the Zone Temperature is below the Active Heating Setpoint, Stage One Heating will be on. The Active Heating Setpoint will be one of three values. If the controller is in occupied mode, the Active Heating setpoint will be the same as the Occupied Heating Setpoint.
  • Page 73 The Override #1 Tab will switch to the screen containing the override information for the Controller. The Override screen will allow the User to override Blower, Economizer, Compressor, and Heater operation of Unit #1. There are three (3) possible override modes. The first mode would be Automatic (Auto). This mode allows the operations to be controlled automatically by the controller and is the normal mode of operation.
  • Page 74 6.4.3.1 Unit #1 Compressor The override status box displays the current override condition of the Unit #1 Compressor. It will read “Yes” if the output has been overridden on or off. The output value box displays the current condition of the Unit #1 Compressor. It will read either on or off.
  • Page 75 6.4.3.3 Unit #1 Economizer The override status box displays the current override condition of the Unit #1 Economizer. It will read “Yes” if the output has been overridden on or off. The output value box displays the current condition of the Unit #1 Economizer. It will read either on or off.
  • Page 76: Alarms Tab

    6.4.4 ALARMS TAB The Alarms Tab will switch to the screen containing the Alarm information from the Controller. The Alarm screen will allow the user to check the alarm status of the Zone Temperature, Zone Humidity, Outdoor Temperature, Outdoor Humidity, Main Power, Door Alarm, Fire Alarm and Fire Trouble. Blower, Compressor, and Filter alarms of the conditioning units can also be monitored.
  • Page 77 6.4.4.1 Unit #1 Filter Alarm If a Filter becomes too Dirty, the Shelter Alarm indicator on the main screen will flash, the Unit #1 Filter Status will indicate “Fault Alarm” and an alarm event will be logged in the alarm log. To acknowledge the alarm click the Alarm Action button .
  • Page 78 allows the Shelter Alarm indicator to be reset to capture and indicate any new incoming Alarms. The Zone Temperature and Humidity have four possible states. The first of which is OK and indicates that the values are with in the set ranges. The second state would be a High Alarm condition, stating that the value is above the High Alarm setpoint for that value.
  • Page 79 Alarm indicator on the Main Screen will flash until the Alarm has been acknowledged or the Power Failure Condition is no longer valid. This is a Self Clearing Alarm. Once the Main Power has been restored, the Alarm will be cleared. 6.4.4.9 Fire Alarm If a Fire Alarm occurs, the Shelter Alarm indicator on the Main Screen will flash.
  • Page 80: Alarm Log Tab

    6.4.5 ALARM LOG TAB The Alarm Log Tab has the capability to acquire the last thirty (30) Alarm conditions that the controller has sensed. The alarm log is a rotating file. This means that the oldest data will be overwritten by the newest data if the file is full. Clicking the Alarm tab causes the alarm information to be brought into the program from the controller.
  • Page 81: Offsets Tab

    6.4.6 OFFSETS TAB The Offset screen will allow the User to adjust the sensor offsets to calibrate for sensor tolerances. Click on the offset value to enter a new value. 6.4.6.1 Zone Temperature Offset The Zone Temperature will add the value seen in the textbox from the Zone Temperature to calibrate the sensor 6.4.6.2 Zone Humidity Offset The Zone Humidity Offset will add the value seen in the textbox from the Zone Humidity to...
  • Page 82: Misc. Tab

    6.4.6.4 Outdoor Humidity Offset The Outdoor Humidity Offset will add the value seen in the textbox from the Outdoor Humidity to calibrate the sensor. 6.4.6.5 Unit #1 Supply Air Temperature Offset The Unit #1 Supply Air Temperature Offset will add the value seen in the textbox from the Unit #1 Supply Air Temperature to calibrate the sensor.
  • Page 83 Also included is access to an area of the controller where the TCS model and serial number can be stored. The controller software and firmware version are also displayed. 6.4.7.1 Clear Alarm Event Log Clicking this button erases any old information in the alarm log and resets all of the messages to the default “OK - No Alarm”...
  • Page 84 MCA and MOP ratings that allow concurrent operation of the air conditioners and electric heat. These are special, dedicated code models ending in D053, D061, D062, D064, or D066. Enable this feature if dehumidification is required. Consult your Bard representative for more information.
  • Page 85: Trend Tab

    6.4.8 TREND TAB The Trend Logger will access the Remote Site and Acquire the site information stored in the controller. This information is stored in a comma separated value file. The information stored is the Zone Temperature, Zone Humidity, OutDoor Temperature, OutDoor Humidity, Unit #1 Supply Air Temperature, Unit #2 Supply Air Temperature, Mechanical Run Time, and Economizer Run Time.
  • Page 86: Dial Out Tab

    6.4.9 DIAL OUT TAB 2100-444-003A Page 80...
  • Page 87 The Dial-Out Screen displays the Site name and Site phone number. The site name is included with other information when the TCS dials out and connects to a Printer. When the TCS dials out to a pager it sends the phone number of the site to the pager so the technician can call in to the site to see what the problem is.
  • Page 88: Notes Tab

    6.4.10 NOTES TAB The notes tab is just a group of 8 message boxes that can be used to make notes about the controller or leave messages concerning the controller for the next technician. Clicking on one of the message boxes allows you to type a message up two 32 characters long. 2100-444-003A Page 82...
  • Page 89: Maintenance & Troubleshooting

    7. MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING Routine Maintenance The TCS22 requires minimal maintenance. Once every 4 years replace the battery under the controller cover. This battery powers the hardware clock during power outages. Check sensor calibration once every two years. Troubleshooting 7.2.1 TCS22 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem TCS22 Fails to operate Blower #1 light is On but...
  • Page 90 Modem not responding Zone Temperature Sensor Zone Humidity Sensor OutDoor Temperature Sensor Check Sensor Output OutDoor Humidity Sensor Check operation of the Economizer Check status of lights on Modem Check Sensor output Check Sensor Input Check Sensor Output Check Sensor Input Check Sensor Output 2100-444-003A Page 84...
  • Page 91 Discharge Air Sensor #1 or #2 Check Sensor Output Dirty Filter Sensor #1 or #2 Compressor Current Sensor #1 or #2 Blower Airflow Sensor #1 or Check Output Check Sensor Output Check Sensor Output 2100-444-003A Page 85 will correspond with the Humidity according to Table 7.
  • Page 92 wire between R and G of the A/C unit low voltage terminal block to operate the blower. Check continuity between terminal #8 and #9 of the A/C unit low voltage terminal block. This should be a Closed circuit with the Blower running. 2100-444-003A Page 86...
  • Page 93: Table 3 Humidity Sensor Output

    Table 3 Humidity Sensor Output Volts DC vs % RH Humidity Output % RH Volts DC 5.00 10.00 15.00 20.00 25.00 30.00 35.00 40.00 45.00 50.00 55.00 60.00 65.00 70.00 75.00 80.00 85.00 90.00 95.00 100.00 2100-444-003A Page 87 0.25 0.50 0.75 1.00...
  • Page 94: Thermistor Resistance/Temperature Table

    Table 4 Thermistor Resistance Vs. Temperature Table. Temp Temp Deg C Deg F -20.00 -4.00 -15.00 5.00 -10.00 14.00 -5.00 23.00 0.00 32.00 5.00 41.00 10.00 50.00 15.00 59.00 20.00 68.00 25.00 77.00 30.00 86.00 35.00 95.00 40.00 104.00 45.00 113.00 50.00 122.00...
  • Page 95: Wallmount Quick Troubleshooting Guide

    7.2.2 WALLMOUNT QUICK TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE. Operation ByPassing TCS22 Controller Disconnect power to the TCS22. Unplug the plug in Compressor Test Blower Test Economizer Test Heater Test Restarting TCS22 Procedure connectors J4 and J5 from the controller Connect jumper wire on A/C unit low voltage terminals from R to Y and observe Compressor operation (There will be a Time delay between the installation of the jumper and the starting of the Compressor.

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