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Summary of Contents for Acorn BASyC ABMV
- Page 1 BASyC ™ MODEL NO. ABMV DIGITAL MIXING VALVE AND MONITORING SYSTEM I N S T A L L A T I O N & M A I N T E N A N C E G U I D E BASyC Control Panel Belimo Acuator Optional User Interface...
- Page 2 Auto-Cloz, Single-Trol and Safti-Trol company, the Earl L. Morris Company. As valves in 1969. Acorn grew, a number of companies and partnerships were acquired, and in 2012, a Throughout the next five decades, Acorn new parent company was formed—Morris continued to introduce valves like the Group International (MGI).
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
GENERAL DESCRIPTION of BASyC™ ............4 Special Note to all users of Acorn Command Stations and Multi-valve Supply Fixtures installed without BASyC™... -
Page 4: General Description Of Basyc
• BASyC’s open architecture allows for cost-effective customization. Any input or output not used for the recirculation LTHW application can be assigned to monitor and activate or control 3rd party devices. Contact Acorn for details and a price quotation. • BASyC offers calculated flow and HW energy consumption data that’s accurate and reliable for identifying user demand for flows ranging from 1 psid to the maximum pressure drop/flow. -
Page 5: Special Note To All Users Of Acorn Command Stations And Multi-Valve Supply Fixtures Installed Without Basyc™ Capabilities
Special note to all users of Acorn Command Stations and multi-valve supply fixtures installed without BASyC capabilities: ™ Acorn Controls Command Stations or Multi-Valve (SFMMV) supply fixtures installed without Acorn BASyC™ can be upgraded at a later date to include any of its capabilities. This is done by ordering a BASyC™... -
Page 6: Safety Warnings And Notices
To properly dispose of this product, please take it to a local recycling center. If a local recycling center cannot be found, please return it to: Acorn Engineering Company / 15125 Proctor Avenue / City of Industry, CA 91746 USA ®... -
Page 7: What's Included
WHAT’S INCLUDED CONTROL CABINET *Recirculation Pump MIXING VALVE *Bypass Valve Electronic Actuator *Outlet Temperature/Pressure Sensors *Inlet HW temperature/pressure sensors *Test Port *Inlet CW temperature/pressure sensors * Inclusion and quantity varies by order A C O R N C O N T R O LVA LV E S . C O M / 1 . -
Page 8: Pre-Installation Guidelines
Mixing Valve Hardware For more information on capabilities, options, installation/maintenance and piping requirements for the Acorn Command Stations or Multi-Valve Supply Fixtures provided as a part of your Acorn BASyC™ system please go to the Acorn Controls website at: http://www.acorneng.com/thermostatic-Mixing-Valves-controls. - Page 9 • Isolate the mixing valve’s inlets and outlet using the ball valves included with every Command Stations or other upgradeable Acorn Controls Mixing Station. • Unthread the existing bonnet. Make sure all internal components remain in the valve. There’s no need to remove or change any internal component.
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Page 10: Control Cabinet Assembly
If you’re required to mount in another location due to space limitations or convenience, extensions and/or custom brackets can be provided, please contact Acorn. CONTROL CABINET A C O R N C O N T R O LVA LV E S . C O M / 1 . -
Page 11: Sensor Lead Connections
Refer to appendix B for a cross reference list of labels and connections. If this is an Acorn BASyC upgrade, sensors and/or actuator(s) will first need to be installed into the mixing valve assembly appropriate installation methods. Refer to sketch in cabinet to help determine where the sensors should be installed. -
Page 12: Basyc Configurator
BASyC™ CONFIGURATOR Refer to this diagram for the model number of your BASyC™ system. Available features will be explained on the following pages. A C O R N C O N T R O LVA LV E S . C O M / 1 . - Page 13 A C O R N C O N T R O LVA LV E S . C O M / 1 . 8 0 0 . 4 8 8 . 8 9 9 9 A C O R N C O N T R O L S /...
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Page 14: Aquastat
AquaStat option available with the Command Station assembly. Acorn typically provides a relay rated for the recirculation pump provided by Acorn. If Acorn did not provide the recirculation pump, data on the pump must be provided upon ordering for this feature to be active. See details later in this document on user-adjustable settings under “RECIRCULATION PUMP CONTROL”... -
Page 15: Pressure Sensor
Command Station assembly. Acorn provides a relay rated for the recirculation pump provided by Acorn. If Acorn did not provide the recirculation pump, data on the pump must be provided upon ordering for this feature to be active. See details later in this document on user-adjustable settings under “RECIRCULATION PUMP SETTINGS.”... -
Page 16: Flow Sensor
• Open the isolation ball valves at the hot & cold inlets, the outlet and the return. • Look at T/P gauges to make sure pressure is available at each. Plug the Acorn BASyC™ unit into a standard 120vac GFCI protected outlet. -
Page 17: Adding Basyc To Your Local Network
Acorn technical support for assistance. If the Acorn BASyC™ is factory pre-configured, please skip ahead to either the Web Browser Access or the LCD Access Sections. If your system is not preconfigured and you’re not intending to utilize the web browser capabilities of BASyC™, skip ahead to LCD Access and Configuration. -
Page 18: Using Lcd Display/Controller
ADDING ACORN BASyC TO YOUR LOCAL AREA NETWORK In order to utilize the email alarms & alerts, the BASyC unit must be connected to an active LAN. Generally, you will need to work with the local IT staff to determine what the appropriate IP, subnet mask and default gateway addresses are. - Page 19 press to move cursor up or increase value press to enter/accept press to move cursor down or decrease value press to move cursor to the far left or cycle to first screen press to move cursor or cycle back one screen press to move cursor or cycle back one screen press to move cursor to far right or cycle to last screen Note: If the screen times out and goes blank, pressing any button will reactivate it.
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Page 20: Using Web Browser To Access Basyc
USING WEB BROWSER to ACCESS BASYC™ Plug the LAN cable into the primary network adapter. When you connect, it will start blinking if the network is active. A solid green light indicates that it is connecting and there is no network traffic. If it does not light up there is an issue with the network connection. - Page 21 This brings up the following dialog box Click Allow. Click here This reloads the first screen shown above (without the webstart selection) and has added an AcornBASyC application icon to your desktop (see below). The IP address is shown in the icon name in case there is more than one BASyC™...
- Page 22 Going forward, the web browser is no longer needed and you will just double click the desktop icon to gain access to BASyC™. Enter the Username and Password to log into the BASyC™ system. If the unit is not pre-configured, it will be shipped with two username and password settings. One set will be for the facility manager (ID=fa, Password=FaAcornBASyC1) with access to all the settings.
- Page 23 2) verify there is no damage to the sensor or wiring. If the wiring and connections are not the problem, replace the sensor or contact Acorn Controls for assistance. A C O R N C O N T R O LVA LV E S . C O M / 1 .
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Page 24: Valve Settings
VALVE SETTINGS The “Valve Settings” screen is the place to assign the mixing valve or valves to a loop, or temperature zone. If your system is factory preset, then you would only access this screen if: 1) You change or add-on to your system with additional mixing valves. -
Page 25: Alert/Alarm Configuration
2) Legionella control and 3) maximizing the life of the pump. The flow rate of the pump should meet or exceed the flow rate certified by IAPMO for the Acorn mixing valve or valves in use. Please consider setting any pump shut-off device installed (ex: AquaStat) to activate, i.e. stop the pump, prior to the return water reaching a temperature that indicates a high risk to the bather. -
Page 26: Setting Alerts, Alarms & Notifications
ALARMS, ALERTS and NOTIFICATIONS Alert/Alarm Configuration Screen The Alert/Alarm Configuration Screen is used to: • Change the MV17 valve(s) setpoint (see just above) • Set minimum and maximum values to offer a range of acceptable settings. • Both alarms and alerts can trigger relays and/or email/text notifications as a result of variations outside the user allowable limits. -
Page 27: Data Reports/Charting Your Data
DATA REPORTS/CHARTING YOUR DATA Every BASyC™ system features a very powerful report generating capability available at the “Data Reports and Chart” screen. Creating customized and detailed charts is easy. An example of a graph is shown below: Note: After you’ve run your report, you can right click on the screen and choose to export the data in pdf, text, html or User selections to generate this report/graph are as follows:... -
Page 28: Sanitization
Acorn BASyC™ and your mail server. IMPORTANT: We strongly recommend you enter at least one email address. This will result in an automatic notification by email any time Sanitization is started. Email addresses are also required for alerts selected for... -
Page 29: After Power Failure
ASSE 1017, to the setpoint it was set to prior to the power loss. Upon return of power and once your BASyC™ software has re-booted, all your functionality will return. The Actuator can be manually operated during a power failure using the hex key provided by Acorn with every BASyC™ system. AFTER TEMPERATURE SENSOR LOSS During a loss of the outlet temperature sensor, the MV17 mixing valve will continue to thermostatically control, in accordance with ASSE 1017, to the setpoint it was set to prior to the power loss. -
Page 30: Appendix A: User Settings Chart
APPENDIX A: USER SETTINGS CHART VALVE SETTINGS SCREEN Configured Parameter Range Default Valve Notes Value(1) Outlet Temp. 60 to 180o F Can also be changed at Alert/Alarm Screen Setpoint Installed Valves Loop #1 or Loop Unless valves are added or deleted from the Per Order Assignment system, DO NOT change... - Page 31 (3) An alarm for this parameter will result in a relay output. A common relay output is provided for alarms, another common relay output for alerts. If other configurations are required, please contact Acorn for a quotation. (4) This capability eliminates any requirements for an AquaStat. On systems that are intended to operating with a constantly recirculating pump, it is recommended that this be used as a pump shut off in the event of an emergency, high temperature, condition.
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Page 32: Appendix B: Connection Detail
APPENDIX B: CONNECTION DETAIL TERMINATION & WIRE COLOR BLUE JUMPER INPUT DESCRIPTION SIGNAL TYPE FUNCTION TYPE BLACK WHITE GREEN CONNECTIONS SYSTEM POWER SYSTEM DC PWR (RED WIRE) 24VDC DC PWR SUPPLY BUTT SPLICED TO TERMINALS T3:1 & D1 RED WIRE JUMPER [PWR] T2:1 &... -
Page 33: Warranty
Acorn Controls warrants that its products are free from defects in material or workmanship under normal use and service for a period of one year from date of shipment. Acorn’s liability under this warranty shall be discharged solely by replacement of repair of defective material, provided Acorn is notified in writing within one year from date of shipment, F.O.B. - Page 34 NOTES A C O R N C O N T R O LVA LV E S . C O M / 1 . 8 0 0 . 4 8 8 . 8 9 9 9 A C O R N C O N T R O L S /...
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