Section 1: Goodman DDC Controller Quick Start Guide (Using Computer) Note: This Quick Start Guide is only for reference to make the startup process faster. If more information is required on any of the features or wiring, please refer to the DDC Controller Technical Guide and the PrismD Technical Guide. Part 1: Initial Computer and PrismD Setup 1. Install PrismD software and the USB drivers on your computer. PrismD and the USB drivers can be downloaded at www.daikin.wattmaster.com. You can also find installation instructions there for both of these items. 2. After PrismD and the USB drivers have been successfully installed on your computer, you can then connect a standard USB cable between the computer and controller. See Figure 1. DDC Controller USB Cable Connect to Computer with PrismD Software Installed For Stand-Alone Programming Figure 1: USB Cable Connection 1 ...
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3. Verify that the CommLink jumpers are installed on the DDC Controller as shown in Figure 2. Note: If you are using an external CommLink 5, remove the jumpers. Cycle power to the controller if making jumper changes. DDC Controller ALARM MENU ENTER Both Jumpers ON (Default) www.wattmaster.com DOWN RS-485 COMM USE ON-BOARD "R" LOOP WIRE "T" “R” TO “R”,“T” TO “T” "SH COMMLINK “SHLD” TO “SHLD” OE377-26B-00001 PCBCG100 BINAR RELAY CONTACT BINARY INPUTS (24V)
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6. Click the <Jobsite> icon (see Figure 4). Once the Job Sites Window opens, create a name for your jobsite in the “Selected Location” field and press <Enter>. Your new jobsite name should appear in the “Job Site Selection” window. Note: When entering data in PrismD, you must always press the <Enter> key after each entry in order for the program to save the data. 7. Click the “Down Arrow” next to the Serial Port drop down list and choose the listing as shown in Figure 4. Note: The number following “COM” may be different on your computer. It should still start with “Silicon Labs CP210x USB to UART Bridge”. See the Troubleshooting Section at the end of this guide if you do not see this selection. Figure 4: Job‐Site Icon and Job Sites Window 8. In the Network Configuration Window, click Multiple Loop Configuration if using one or more MiniLinks. Otherwise, select Single Loop Configuration. Once selected, click <Exit> to close the Job Sites Window. 3 ...
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9. Click on the <Communications> menu item and then choose “Search for Units”. See Figure 5. Figure 5: Communications Menu ‐ Search For Units 10. In the Search For Units Window that opens, click the menu option <Start Search>. When completed you should see one small green square as shown in Figure 6. Figure 6: Search For Units 11. Close the Search For Units Window by clicking <Exit>. If you wish to save your search results, select <Yes> when prompted to do so. 4 ...
Part 2: Controller Configuration 1. On the left‐hand side of the PrismD screen in the Unit Selection column, double‐click on the controller labeled “Daikin RTU”. See Figure 7. Daikin RTU Figure 7: Unit Selection 2. The Status Screen for the controller will display as shown in Figure 8. Daikin RTU Figure 8: Controller Status Screen 5 ...
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3. At the top of the Status Screen next to Daikin RTU, you will see a blank time of 00.00 AM. Click on this time field to broadcast the real time to the Controller. See Figure 9. Daikin RTU Figure 9: Broadcast Time 4. From here, you can view the current status of the unit as well as access the settings by clicking the menu option <Setpoints> located at the top of the window. See Figure 10. Daikin RTU Figure 10: Setpoints Selection 6 ...
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5. As shown below in Figure 11, you can select the setpoint category by clicking on one of the buttons at the bottom of the screen. When initially setting up a controller, it is important to verify the configurations first. Click on the <Configuration> category. Note: When entering data in PrismD, you must always press the <Enter> key after each entry in order for the program to save the data. Figure 11: Controller Setpoints Screen and Setpoint Categories 6. In the Configuration Screen, there are 5 Sensor settings identified by the red arrows that are field options and they need to be set correctly in order for the controller to operate. These options are shown with arrows in Figure 12. However, you should still verify the other settings even though they should be set correctly at the factory. Figure 12: Configuration Screen 7 ...
Part 3: Schedules 1. The internal schedule can be changed by clicking on the <Schedules> icon located on the Controller Status Screen as shown in Figure 13. Figure 13: Schedules Icon 2. Once the Schedules Screen opens, modify the schedule as necessary. See Figure 14. Figure 14: Schedules Window 3. When you enter a time in any field, you must type in 3 or 4 characters for each field and you must designate AM or PM and press <Enter>. For example, 500 PM, <Enter> or 1100 PM, <Enter>. Note: You MUST press <Enter> to have the system accept your entry. If you do not press <Enter>, the bar graph to the right will either not display or will not change. 8 ...
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4. To eliminate a schedule from any event, simply type a zero and press <Enter> for the Start and Stop time for that day. The screen will display 12:00 AM for both the Start and Stop times, indicating that the equipment will not activate for that day. 5. If you want the controller to run the full 24 hours, type a zero and press <Enter> to set 12:00 AM for the Start time and type 11:59 PM and press <Enter> for the Stop time. This ensures the full 24‐hour period will remain in the occupied mode without interruption. 6. Select < Save> to save your schedule. Select < Restore> to restore a previously saved schedule. Select < Copy to All> to copy the schedule to all like controllers, and select < Erase Schedules> to completely erase the schedule appearing in the window. WARNING: <Erase Schedules> will clear ALL entered. Select the <Holidays> button at the bottom left of the Schedules Window to schedule Holidays. The Holidays Window will appear (see Figure 15). Click on each date you wish to select as a Holiday. All Holidays will follow the daily Holiday schedule that is set in the Schedules Window. The holiday start and stop times will override the standard operating hours. Note: You can only select holidays for the current year. Figure 15: Holidays Window 9 ...
Section 2: Goodman DDC Controller Quick Start Guide (Using LCD Display) Note: This Quick Start Guide is only for reference to make the startup process faster. If more information is required on any of the features or wiring, please refer to the DDC Controller Technical Guide and the PrismD Technical Guide. Part 1: Controller Setup Using On‐Board LCD Display 1. The first LCD screen is the initialization screen. To scroll through the rest of the screens, press the <MENU> button. Press the <MENU> button until you get to the TIMER / DELAYS Screen. Then press the <ENTER> button to scroll through the TIMER / DELAYS Screens. Follow the directions in Step 1. Then press the <MENU> button until you get to the CONFIG SETPTS Screen. Then press the <ENTER> button to scroll through the Configuration Setpoints Screens. Follow the directions in Step 3. 10 ...
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2. There are 5 Timer settings that are field options and they need to be set correctly in order for the controller to operate properly. They are shown below: 11 ...
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3. There are 7 Configuration settings that are field options and they need to be set correctly in order for the controller to operate properly. However, you should still verify the accuracy of all other configuration settings even though they should be set correctly at the factory. 4. The Configuration Settings that need to be set correctly are as follows: a. Space Sensor Installed: Analog or Digital b. Humidity Space Sensor Installed or Not Installed c. Humidity Space Sensor Installed: Analog or Digital d. Economizer: Economizer Only, CO or None e. Economizer Enable Source: Drybulb, Dewpoint, or Enthalpy f. CO Sensor Installed or Not Installed g. CO Sensor Installed: Analog or Digital Use the <UP> and <DOWN> buttons to change screen values. 12 ...
Appendix: Optional Sensor Descriptions If the optional sensors are purchased from Daikin, the following pictures will help you determine the type of sensor that you have. However, some of the optional sensor types are not provided by Daikin, such as the Analog Space Humidity Sensor (not shown). Analog Space Sensor Digital Space Sensor Digital Space Sensor with LCD Display without LCD Display Analog CO Sensor Digital CO Sensor 14 ...
Troubleshooting What Can I Do If I Cannot Find Silicon Labs Under Serial Ports In PrismD? 1. As shown in the Figure above, the serial port “Silicon Labs CP210x USB” should be an option under <Serial Port>. If this option is not shown, you will need to check your computer’s internal ports for the correct COM number. 2. Go to the <Control Panel> in your computer and click on <Device Manager>. This will open your computer’s Device Manager Window. Find and click on <Ports (COM & LPT)>. 3. Under Ports (COM & LPT), look for Silicon Labs and verify the COM number it is installed on. With this information, go back to PrismD and under JobSite, select the correct Serial Port. In this example, COM3. 15 ...
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Troubleshooting What If I Forget My Password? If you have changed the administrator access username and password from its default username “admin” and password “admin” and you forgot one or both, you may reset the administrator access to factory default mode by following the steps below. 1. Under the C: drive, find and open your PrismD folder. In this folder you will find an internal folder named, “Configuration.” Double‐click to open the folder. 2. Inside this folder you will find multiple files. Look for a file named “ULData.cfg.” Right click on this file and select <Delete>. 3. This will reset the Username and Password to “admin” 16 ...
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