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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Chapter 1: Introduction ..................... 4 Introducing AutoFlex Connect ........................4 Features ..............................4 Available modules ..........................5 Chapter 2: Installation ....................... 7 What you need to know before installing ....................7 Understanding power surges and surge suppression ................. 7 Reducing electrical noise using filters ....................
  • Page 3 Appendix D: Understanding port forwarding ..................43 How your router handles requests and uses ports ................43 Why you need to forward ports ......................44 Considerations before configuring your router ................... 46 Index ..........................51 Copyright Phason Inc. Printed in Canada All rights reserved. 32943002...

  • Page 4: Chapter 1: Introduction

    AutoFlex Connect brings flexibility and versatility to your fingertips. AutoFlex controls provide an intuitive touchscreen interface at the control. Not at the control? No problem. AutoFlex Connect is accessible from any web-enabled device. No matter where you are, your AutoFlex Connect controls are always within reach.

  • Page 5: Available Modules

    AutoFlex controls are available in two models: AutoFlex Connect AutoFlex Connect Mini Room for 14 modules Room for 6 modules NEMA 4X enclosure (22 x 15 x 7 in.) NEMA 4X enclosure (11 x 11.85 x 3.95 in.) 11.85 in. (30 cm) 14.9 in.
  • Page 6 Introducing AutoFlex Connect (model Current Sensing Relay Module RM-2 The RM-2 Current Sensing Relay Module has two high-capacity, general- purpose relays for controlling fans, heaters, lights, or any other equipment that can be either on or off. Each relay includes a current sensor.

  • Page 7: Chapter 2: Installation

    Surge suppression devices offer some protection from power surges. Because it is not possible to internally protect this product completely from the effects of power surges and other transients, Phason highly recommends that you install external surge suppression devices. For specific recommendations, see your electrical contractor. If you do not take these precautions, you...

  • Page 8: Reducing Electrical Noise Using Filters

    Phason’s snubber filters (part number 127-0) are for use with solenoids, timer relays, DC motors, furnaces, and other equipment connected to the control’s relays. You can also use the filters with loads connected to power contactors.

  • Page 9: Electrical Ratings

    0.2 A at 125 VAC; 1 A at 30 VDC, inductive load Using power contactors to increase the capacity of relays Phason’s 240-volt power contactors are heavy-duty relays that allow you to increase the load handling capability of control relays. Power contactors are ideal for secondary ventilation fans and electric heaters.
  • Page 10 What you need to know before installing AutoFlex 12 in. (30.5 cm) 12 in. 12 in. 12 in. Mounting holes (x5) 14.9 in. (37.8 cm) 7.1 in. (18.0 cm) Mount high-voltage modules (Relay Modules, Actuator Modules, and Variable  AC Modules) next to the trough, and then run the cabling through the trough. Mount low-voltage modules Input Modules, Variable Chimney Module - DC, and ...

  • Page 11: Autoflex Layout

    AutoFlex layout Mounting board: make sure all module boards, incoming power, and the ribbon cable from the communication controller are properly connected. Incoming power terminal: connect 120/230 VAC, 50/60 Hz power. See page 25. Ground terminals: connect any equipment grounds to these terminals. See page 25. 12 VDC output terminal: connect any equipment that requires 12 VDC power, such as iWire radios.

  • Page 12: Autoflex Mini Layout

    What you need to know before installing AutoFlex Mini layout Mounting board: make sure all module boards, incoming power, and the ribbon cable from the communication controller are properly connected. Incoming power terminal: connect 120/230 VAC, 50/60 Hz power. See page 25. Ground terminals: connect any equipment grounds to these terminals.

  • Page 13: Connecting Equipment To Modules

    Connecting equipment to modules You can connect more than one piece of equipment to a variable stage or relay  as long as they are the same type (for example, two fans) and the total current draw and horsepower does not exceed the relay’s limit. The maximum wire gauge for all terminals is 12 AWG, solid or stranded.
  • Page 14 Connecting equipment to modules Curtain machines Curtains are usually controlled by equipment called curtain machines (sometimes referred to as winches). Curtains are opened and closed to let in more air or less air, the idea being more air cools the building. Curtain machines use a timer and do not have a feedback potentiometer. To connect actuators 1.

  • Page 15: Connecting Sensors And Devices To Input Modules

      Carbon dioxide (CO2) model DOL 19 Wind Speed Sensor model WINDSPEED-03   4 - 20 mA version only Phason Rain Sensor model PRS  Ammonia (NH3) model DOL 53  Light level model DOL 16  100/1000 lux version only...
  • Page 16 1. Place the shunts in the proper positions for the type of sensor you are connecting. For each sensor, there are four shunts to position. 2. Connect the wiring for the sensor. Phason sensors 3K temperature probe Relative Humidity Sensor Static Pressure Sensor Wind Speed Sensor Phason Rain Sensor...
  • Page 17 DOL sensors DOL 114 temperature only DOL 114 humidity only DOL 114 temp. and humidity DOL 15 temperature DOL 19 carbon dioxide (CO2) DOL 53 ammonia (NH3) carbon dioxide and ammonia sensors require external power DOL 19 DOL 53 supplies. For more information, refer to the installation guides for those products. DOL 16 light sensor, 100 lux DOL 16 light sensor, 1000 lux...

  • Page 18: Connecting Equipment To Relay Modules

    Connecting equipment to modules Other devices Dry contact pulse output Dry contact digital switch Connecting equipment to Relay Modules Relay Modules have general-purpose relays for connecting equipment that is either on or off. Examples include heaters, furnaces, single-speed fans, and lights. You can also use a relay as a disconnect switch for a 0 to 10 VDC device.
  • Page 19 To connect equipment to Relay Modules Gas furnaces thermostat inputs thermostat inputs All other equipment...

  • Page 20: Connecting Equipment To Variable Ac Modules

    Connecting equipment to modules Connecting equipment to Variable AC Modules The Variable AC Module has one variable output for controlling fans, heat mats, heat lamps, or similar equipment. A temperature probe connector is included for heat mat control. There is also a connection for a Single-Phase Slave (model PSU-20 The ratings of the equipment...

  • Page 21: Connecting Equipment To Variable Chimney Modules

    To connect single phase slaves for additional capacity The VAC-1 and Single-Phase Slave (model ) must be on the same phase. PSU-20 Connecting equipment to Variable Chimney Modules The Variable Chimney Module has two DC-signal outputs (0 to 10 V) for controlling a chimney fan and damper.

  • Page 22: Connecting Equipment To Variable Dc Modules

    To connect variable frequency drives or FanDRIVEs The disconnect relay for the variable frequency drive is a relay on an RM-4 module. Configure the relay to follow the variable DC output. For more information, refer to the online help at the AutoFlex Connect display.

  • Page 23: Connecting An Alarm System

    Connecting an alarm system You can connect an alarm system such as a siren or alarm panel to the alarm terminal. Read your alarm system’s installation guide for instructions and information about the type of system, normally open normally . Below are the descriptions for the alarm terminal. closed common connection ...
  • Page 24 Connecting equipment to modules Phason Alarm Box To connect a normally closed alarm system If you are connecting the alarm system to multiple AutoFlex controls and your system uses a connection (opens on alarm), connect the system as shown in the normally closed normally closed diagram.

  • Page 25: Connecting The Power Source

    Connecting the power source Before connecting the incoming power, switch OFF the power at the source.  Do not switch ON the power until you have finished all wiring and verified all  equipment is properly connected and free of obstructions. To connect the incoming power source You can connect the control to 85 to 264 VAC, 50 or 60 Hz power.

  • Page 26: Chapter 3: Network Configuration

    AutoFlex Connect can be networked in several ways. Here are some things to think about before deciding the type of network. Do you need to monitor your AutoFlex Connect remotely? If yes, do you want to monitor from  on-site (within the building) or off-site (outside of the building or off the facility)? Do you want use traditional wired Ethernet for networking, or do you prefer the flexibility of ...

  • Page 27: Upnp Security Tips

    If you are concerned about the security of your network and reluctant to use UPnP, Phason recommends you use one of the other networking methods for off-site remote access. These other networking methods are more secure, but require more-advanced skills and manual configuration of the router.

  • Page 28: Ip Addressing: Dhcp Or Static Ip

    1. Choose your network configuration, addressing DHCP STATIC 2. If your router has DHCP enabled, no settings are required in the AutoFlex Connect. If your setup is using STATIC addressing, you need to assign a new for your STATIC IP address AutoFlex Connect unit in the router.

  • Page 29: Port Forwarding: Upnp Or Manual Forwarding

    Appendix D: Understanding port forwarding guide that explains in detail how port forwarding works, why you need to use it, and things to consider before you configure your router. Phason highly recommends reading the section before continuing. with...
  • Page 30 Verify this in the About screen. In the Main menu, press About 4. Write down the WAN IP and Port of your AutoFlex Connect unit displayed in the About screen. 5. Open a web browser on any web-connected device and then type the following in the address bar: http://<WAN IP>:<AutoFlex Connect PORT>...

  • Page 31: Chapter 4: Getting Started

    ] on any of the screens. Logging in The login screen shows all available users. At first, only the user exists. sysadmin  Press on a user to log into AutoFlex Connect.  Users must enter their PIN number to access the system ...

  • Page 32: Getting Around

    Getting around Getting around The main menu [ ≡ ] allows you to access all the screens required to set up the control  The home icon [ ] takes you to the Home screen  The green arrows move forward and backward through screens. ...

  • Page 33: Select The Autoflex Type

    Select the AutoFlex type At the Administration page, press and then Preferences AutoFlex Type Select the units of measure At the Preferences page, press Units...

  • Page 34: Creating Zones

    Creating zones Creating zones Zones are how you group equipment that is controlled together. 1. Use the menu to go to the Zones page. 2. Press Checking for modules Use the menu to go to the Configuration page.  Press the refresh hardware icon [ ] to check for new modules.

  • Page 35: Assigning Hardware To Zones

    Assigning hardware to zones 1. At the Configuration page, select a zone to assign the hardware to. 2. Press the module with the hardware you want to assign. 3. Press the number for the input/output. Adjusting the zone set point 1.

  • Page 36: Adjusting Equipment Settings

    Adjusting equipment settings Adjusting equipment settings 1. At the Zones page, press one of the zones. 2. Press one of the equipment icons. 3. Press the settings icon [ Using the Home page The Home page is a scrolling status screen. Each zone has its own page. Press the arrows to ...

  • Page 37: Appendixes

    Appendixes Appendix A: Troubleshooting The following table lists some problems, possible causes, and possible solutions. If you are having a problem with your AutoFlex, see if the problem is described in the table, and then follow the instructions for correcting the problem. Some solutions in the Troubleshooting table refer to repair kits.
  • Page 38 Appendix A: Troubleshooting Problem(s) Possible cause(s) Possible solution(s) Nothing happens when screen is The USB cable is loose or Reconnect the cable. For more pressed. disconnected. information, see AutoFlex layout on page 11. The ribbon cables are disconnected. Connect all ribbon cables. For more information, see AutoFlex layout on page 11.

  • Page 39: Appendix B: Calibrating And Troubleshooting Actuators

    Appendix B: Calibrating and troubleshooting actuators Calibrating actuators After configuring the actuator relays, you need to calibrate the actuators. Calibrating the actuator lets the control know the position of the actuator when it is fully extended and fully retracted. The control uses the limits to define the range of motion it uses to position the inlets.

  • Page 40: Determining Correct Actuator Feedback Wiring

    Appendix B: Calibrating and troubleshooting actuators Determining correct actuator feedback wiring After installing a new actuator or potentiometer, or due to age-related potentiometer wear, the actuator might not move correctly. Common symptoms include: The actuator oscillating back and forth  The actuator not traveling the full stroke during calibration ...

  • Page 41: Appendix C: Additional Modules And Repair Kits

    Repair kits are available for most circuit boards. If you need more information about repair kits, contact your dealer, or visit www.autoflexcontrols.com Replacement parts and repair kits KAFXC-DCONTROL2 KAFXC-DISPLAY AutoFlex Connect display AutoFlex Connect display kit controller kit For AutoFlex and AutoFlex Mini  For AutoFlex and Includes 10-inch LCD and cables ...
  • Page 42 Appendix C: Additional modules and repair kits Additional modules ACT-1 IN-4 Actuator Module Input Module One open and one close relay Connections for four sensors   Potentiometer feedback input  RM-2 RM-4 Relay Module Relay Module Two high-capacity, general- Four general-purpose relays ...

  • Page 43: Appendix D: Understanding Port Forwarding

    Appendix D: Understanding port forwarding Taken directly from: https://www.howtogeek.com/66214/how-to-forward-ports-on-your-router/ There are plenty of projects we’ve covered that use your computer as a server for other devices. When you’re inside of your network, most things will work fine. But some apps, if you want to access them when you’re outside your network, make things significantly hairier.

  • Page 44: Why You Need To Forward Ports

    Appendix D: Understanding port forwarding So where do ports come into this process? Ports are an old but useful holdover from the early days of network computing. Back in the day, when computers could only run one application at a time, all you had to do was point one computer at another computer on the network to connect them as they would be running the same application.
  • Page 45 This, by the way, is a great security feature. If somebody connects to your home network and they aren’t connected to a valid port, you want the connection to get rejected. That’s the firewall element of your router doing its job: rejecting unwelcome requests. If the person knocking on your virtual door, however, is you, then the rejection isn’t so welcome and we need to do a little tweaking.

  • Page 46: Considerations Before Configuring Your Router

    Appendix D: Understanding port forwarding two web servers running on your home network and you want one to be readily and obviously accessible (e.g. it’s a weather server you want people to be able to easily find) and the other web server is for a personal project.
  • Page 47 Under normal circumstances this is more than fine. Your iPhone doesn’t care which internal IP address it has. But if you’ve created a port forwarding rule that says your game server is at a certain IP address and then the router gives it a new one, that rule won’t work, and nobody will be able to connect to your game server.
  • Page 48 Appendix D: Understanding port forwarding As much as we’d love to provide exact instructions for your exact router, the reality is that every router manufacturer has their own software, and how that software looks can even vary between router models. Rather than attempt to capture every variation, we’ll highlight a few to give you an idea what the menu looks like and encourage you to look up the manual or online help files for your particular router to find the specifics.
  • Page 49 As you can see, the complexity between the two views varies greatly, even on the same hardware. In addition, the location is completely different within the menus. As such it’s most useful if you look up the exact instructions for your device using the manual or a search query. Once you’ve located the menu it’s time to set up the actual rule.
  • Page 50 Appendix D: Understanding port forwarding Step 3: Test your port forwarding rule The most obvious way to test if your port forward worked is to connect using the routine intended for the port (e.g. have your friend connect their Minecraft client to your home server), but that’s not always an immediately available solution if you’re not away from home.

  • Page 51: Index

    Index IP address ............28 AC actuators ........See actuators ACT-1 ........ See Actuator Module kits ............. 41–42 Actuator Module ......5, 13–14, 42 alarm system ..........23–24 layout ............... 11 login ..............31 calibration ............39 communication board ......11, 12, 41 modules ......
  • Page 52 Variable AC Module ........6, 42 Variable Chimney Module ..... 6, 21, 42 temperature probe ....See also sensors Variable DC Module ......6, 20–22, 42 variable frequency drive ......20–22 units of measure ..........33 VCM-DC ....See Variable Chimney Module UPnP ........
  • Page 53 Limited warranty This warranty applies only to Phason AutoFlex Connect controls (AUTOFLEX). If you need warranty service, return the product and original proof of purchase to your dealer. Phason Inc. (Phason) warrants the AUTOFLEX subject to the following terms and conditions.
  • Page 54 Service and technical support Phason will be happy to answer all technical questions that will help you use your AutoFlex. Before contacting Phason, check the following: Read this guide for information about the feature with which you  are having trouble.

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