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Copyright Notice Copyright 2001 VDH Products BV, Roden The Netherlands. No part of this document may be reproduced without the prior written permission of VDH Products BV. Edition v1.0 1st edition 19-12-2001 Pre-release edition v1.1 1st production edition...
Doc. nr. : 012257 Version: V1.9 Date: 16-02-2011 VDH Products B.V. Type: MANUAL FC500-PC Page: 3 of 43 INTRODUCTION This document describes the working and control of the Heinen & Hopman Airco-control FC500-PC. The FC500-PC Airco-control consist of: FC500-PC: Main Panel...
Doc. nr. : 012257 Version: V1.9 Date: 16-02-2011 VDH Products B.V. Type: MANUAL FC500-PC Page: 8 of 43 TECHNICAL DATA: FC 500-PC 230 Vac Power supply voltage : 180Vac .. 245Vac Power supply frequency : 50/60Hz On/Off switch before FC500-PC : min. 10A Power supply cable : 2,5mm²...
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Doc. nr. : 012257 Version: V1.9 Date: 16-02-2011 VDH Products B.V. Type: MANUAL FC500-PC Page: 9 of 43 Communications : Display-unit FC400-type 4-button control-panel (6-wire shielded data-cable with data-connector) C-bus for extension with LMS-modules (SDA, SCL, 0V) (2-wire shielded, min. 0,75mm max.
Doc. nr. : 012257 Version: V1.9 Date: 16-02-2011 VDH Products B.V. Type: MANUAL FC500-PC Page: 10 of 43 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: ELECTRIC SHOCK PREVENTION WARNING • While power is on or when the FC500-PC is running, do not open the top cover of the housing.
Doc. nr. : 012257 Version: V1.9 Date: 16-02-2011 VDH Products B.V. Type: MANUAL FC500-PC Page: 11 of 43 ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS Also note the following points to prevent an accidental failure, injury, electric shock, etc. Transportation and Installation CAUTION • When carrying products, use correct lifting gear to prevent injury.
Doc. nr. : 012257 Version: V1.9 Date: 16-02-2011 VDH Products B.V. Type: MANUAL FC500-PC Page: 12 of 43 Wiring CAUTION • Do not fit capacitive equipment such as power factor correction capacitor, noise filter or surge suppressor to the output of the FC500-PC. The unit is already provided with a power factor correction circuit.
Doc. nr. : 012257 Version: V1.9 Date: 16-02-2011 VDH Products B.V. Type: MANUAL FC500-PC Page: 13 of 43 Emergency Stop CAUTION • Provide a safety backup such as an emergency brake which will prevent the machine and equipment from hazardous conditions if the FC500-PC fails.
Doc. nr. : 012257 Version: V1.9 Date: 16-02-2011 VDH Products B.V. Type: MANUAL FC500-PC Page: 14 of 43 INSTALLATION: This manual is written for the FC500-PC frequency controller. Incorrect handling may cause the FC500-PC to operate incorrectly, causing its life to be reduced considerably, or at the worst, the FC500-PC to be damaged.
Doc. nr. : 012257 Version: V1.9 Date: 16-02-2011 VDH Products B.V. Type: MANUAL FC500-PC Page: 15 of 43 Figure.2 Ambient temperature The unit must be mounted vertically (mounting bolts on the wall) to get a good airflow through the unit, as shown in fig.1 (above), on an installation surface securely and vertically with screws or bolts.
Doc. nr. : 012257 Version: V1.9 Date: 16-02-2011 VDH Products B.V. Type: MANUAL FC500-PC Page: 17 of 43 Remove top-cover first before wiring the FC500-PC by turning the opening screw at the bottom-side of the unit. Power connection terminals of the FC500-PC On the top Printed-Circuit-Board all power connections are made.
Doc. nr. : 012257 Version: V1.9 Date: 16-02-2011 VDH Products B.V. Type: MANUAL FC500-PC Page: 19 of 43 Control connection terminals of the FC500-PC On the top Printed-Circuit-Board all control connections are made. Connections see page 31. Attention: All connections are made on the plugable connectors on the non text-side!
Doc. nr. : 012257 Version: V1.9 Date: 16-02-2011 VDH Products B.V. Type: MANUAL FC500-PC Page: 22 of 43 RS485-DIS (Local) communication connection: This is the local RS485-DIS connection for the 3-button display-unit(s) and FC1100 Slave- unit(s). (Master/slave configuration see parameter...
Doc. nr. : 012257 Version: V1.9 Date: 16-02-2011 VDH Products B.V. Type: MANUAL FC500-PC Page: 23 of 43 Display data connection: Symbol Cable Cable Terminal Description (colour) Name DIS- 6-wire (black) DISPLAY Display connection (Data-connector) PLAY shielded Use 6-wire, AWG26 Cat-5 shielded data-cable for the 4-button display-unit with data-connectors at both ends.
Doc. nr. : 012257 Version: V1.9 Date: 16-02-2011 VDH Products B.V. Type: MANUAL FC500-PC Page: 24 of 43 CONTROL: There are two ways to control the FC 500-PC. First there is the four button control display (FC400-BP), connected directly to the controller. Secondly there is the three button remote display (MDR-BP), connected by a local RS485 (RS485-dis) network.
Doc. nr. : 012257 Version: V1.9 Date: 16-02-2011 VDH Products B.V. Type: MANUAL FC500-PC Page: 25 of 43 Switching off the display: 4-Button: Press the ON/OFF key together with the DOWN key to switch of the display. - All display segments will switch off.
Doc. nr. : 012257 Version: V1.9 Date: 16-02-2011 VDH Products B.V. Type: MANUAL FC500-PC Page: 26 of 43 Parameters Name Range Unit Default -10..10 C C/ F Offset room sensor -18..18 F -10..10 C C/ F Offset water sensor -18..18 ...
Doc. nr. : 012257 Version: V1.9 Date: 16-02-2011 VDH Products B.V. Type: MANUAL FC500-PC Page: 27 of 43 Name Range Unit Default Frequency control mode 50-61 50 = freq/voltage controlled Max 50 Hz 51 = Voltage controlled 50 Hz 60 = freq/voltage controlled Max 60 Hz...
Doc. nr. : 012257 Version: V1.9 Date: 16-02-2011 VDH Products B.V. Type: MANUAL FC500-PC Page: 28 of 43 Setting the RS485 as ALFANET or as MODBUS configuration (P93): For communication the RS485 can be used as an ALFANET (P93=0) unit or as an MODBUS (P93=1) unit by means of parameter P93.
Doc. nr. : 012257 Version: V1.9 Date: 16-02-2011 VDH Products B.V. Type: MANUAL FC500-PC Page: 29 of 43 In the modes 51 and 61 the frequency is fixed at 50 resp. 60 Hz and the voltage is adjustable according to the...
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Doc. nr. : 012257 Version: V1.9 Date: 16-02-2011 VDH Products B.V. Type: MANUAL FC500-PC Page: 30 of 43 In the modes 51 and 61 the frequency is fixed at 50 resp. 60 Hz and the voltage is adjustable according to the...
Doc. nr. : 012257 Version: V1.9 Date: 16-02-2011 VDH Products B.V. Type: MANUAL FC500-PC Page: 31 of 43 ERROR CODES E 1: Room temperature sensor failure E 2: Water temperature sensor failure E 3: Outside temperature sensor failure E 4:...
Doc. nr. : 012257 Version: V1.9 Date: 16-02-2011 VDH Products B.V. Type: MANUAL FC500-PC Page: 36 of 43 Mounting instructions FC500-PC: Make sure that the unit is mounted vertically (on a wall) with restrictions for clearances around the units, so that a good cooling airflow is provided through the...
Doc. nr. : 012257 Version: V1.9 Date: 16-02-2011 VDH Products B.V. Type: MANUAL FC500-PC Page: 39 of 43 APPENDIX-A. MDR-BP remote panel (three button panel) Control: Switching the controller on or off Press all three buttons (SET, DOWN and UP) simultaneously to turn the controller on or off.
Doc. nr. : 012257 Version: V1.9 Date: 16-02-2011 VDH Products B.V. Type: MANUAL FC500-PC Page: 40 of 43 Viewing other measurements: Press the UP and DOWN key simultaneously. You enter a submenu where you can select the following readouts with the UP and DOWN keys:...
Doc. nr. : 012257 Version: V1.9 Date: 16-02-2011 VDH Products B.V. Type: MANUAL FC500-PC Page: 41 of 43 Error codes E 1: Room temperature sensor failure E 2: Water temperature sensor failure E 3: Outside temperature sensor failure E 4:...
Doc. nr. : 012257 Version: V1.9 Date: 16-02-2011 VDH Products B.V. Type: MANUAL FC500-PC Page: 42 of 43 Connections: Connections MDR-BP panel drawing 020239w1: Connections RS485 network: Attention!! Each network device must have a unique network-number see parameter 04. The PC-Interface is also a device.