Page 1 Operation Manual ® Edge [ii] Controller ® For Benchmark Boilers Other documents for this product include: OMM-0136, GF-210 Benchmark Installation and Startup Manual OMM-0137, GF-211 Benchmark Operation-Service Manual OMM-0138, GF-212 Benchmark Reference Manual OMM-0140, Edge Communication Manual Disclaimer The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice from AERCO International, Inc.
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents SECTION 1: GENERAL INFORMATION ............... 7 1.1 INTRODUCTION........................7 1.2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS ................ 7 1.3 POWER UP ......................... 8 1.4 DOWNLOAD LATEST FIRMWARE ..................8 1.5 PASSWORDS ........................8 1.5.1 Screensaver Password ........................
Page 3 Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS 3.4 SUBSYSTEM ........................71 3.4.1 Air Fuel Valve Calibration ....................... 72 3.4.2 Spark Monitor Calibration ......................73 3.5 COMBUSTION SUMMARY ....................73 SECTION 4: DIAGNOSTICS ................75 4.1 MANUAL RUN ........................76 4.2 FRONT PANEL ........................77 4.3 ANALOG OUTPUTS AND RELAYS ..................78 4.3.1 Relays..............................
Page 4 Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS 6.3 BST CASCADE ......................... 117 6.3.1 Cascade Configuration........................118 6.3.2 Cascade Communication ......................122 6.3.3 BST Application Configuration ...................... 124 6.3.4 Operating Controls ........................129 Sequencing Controls ..........................130 Anti-Cycling Control ..........................132 Temperature Control ..........................
Page 5 Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS 7.5 ISOLATION VALVE STATUS.................... 177 7.6 SMARTPLATE STATUS ....................177 7.7 RUNTIME STATISTICS ....................178 7.8 UNIT EVENT HISTORY ....................179 7.9 PLANT EVENT HISTORY ....................180 7.10 AERTRIM ........................181 7.11 IGNITION SEQUENCE (SUMMARY) ................181 SECTION 8: I/O NOMENCLATURE ..............
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Page 7: Section 1: General Information
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION SECTION 1: General Information 1.1 Introduction The information in this Section provides a guide to the operation of Benchmark Boilers using the Edge Controller. In addition, it provides information on numerous types of external sensors and control devices that can interface to the unit using terminals provided in the boiler’s Input/Output (I/O) Box.
Page 8: Power Up
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION 1.3 Power Up Upon power-on, the splash screen appears, and the Controller’s Main Menu then appears a few seconds later. However, if the Screensaver Password feature (see Section 1.5.1: Password) has been enabled, the splash screen remains, with “LOCKED” Screensaver appearing at the bottom of the screen.
Page 9: Screensaver Password
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION To enter a password: 1. Go to the Main Menu, press Advanced Setup, then press the Access button. The Enter Password screen appears. Figure 1.5: Enter Password Screen 2. Use the number keypad to enter the password (each number appears as a *), then press Save.
Page 10: Main Menu
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION 4. Scroll down till you see the Screensaver Password parameter. It displays the current state of this parameter, either Enabled or Disabled. 5. If the current state is Disabled, press on Disabled; the state changes to Enabled. 6.
Page 11 Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION Multi-Function Bar, shows either: • Fire Rate • Valve Position Parameter Indicator for both temperature read-outs: • LEFT: Inlet or Setpoint temperature • RIGHT: Outlet or System Header temperature Temperature scale indicator: Fahrenheit or Celsius Configurable temperature read-outs (2): •...
Page 12: Touchscreen Button Functionality
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION top left (not the title bar with home/previous icons) and moving right and then down as in reading a book. This button allows the editing of the parameter that is currently Edit selected through use of up/down arrows.
Page 13: Selections
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION 1.9 Selections When you press on an item, it turns green; pressing the button a second time de-selects that option. On some screens, this opens the screen you chose. On other screens, the screen remains until you press Next or Proceed.
Page 14: Aborting An Action
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION To make a selection in a user-selectable parameter, press on the field you want to change (the word Select in the figure below); a list of options appears. When you select an option, the original screen reappears with your selection displayed in the field.
Page 15: Timeout
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION 1.11 Timeout There is one timeout for both screen sleep mode and password level exit. The timeout is defined as inactivity on the touchscreen and all front panel buttons. • The default timeout period is 60 minutes. •...
Page 16: Plant Status Screen
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION The following notes apply to this screen: • In normal operation, the area just below the screen heading displays operating status and fault messages. Status messages have white lettering, Warning messages have yellow lettering and Fault messages have red lettering, as shown above.
Page 17: Section 2: Ez Setup
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 2: EZ SETUP SECTION 2: EZ SETUP The EZ Setup function configures the unit as either a Standalone unit or Client or Manager in a Boiler Sequencing Technology (BST) Cascade group. If the current unit is the “Manager” of a BST Cascade group, it sets the operating mode for the “Manager”...
Page 18: Backing Up And Restoring Settings
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 2: EZ SETUP 2.1 Backing Up and Restoring Settings It is time consuming to setup a unit with correct values for all parameters so it can operate as efficiently as designed. The Edge Controller provides the option of saving the value of all parameters configured during setup to either the Controller’s internal memory or to an external USB device plugged into the side of the Controller.
Page 19 Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 2: EZ SETUP 3. The Select Configuration screen appears. Press Standalone. Press Next to continue. Figure 2.2-2: Standalone: Select Configuration Screen 4. The Time And Date screen appears. If both are correct, press Next to continue. If not, press either field and enter the correct time (requires 4 digits) or date (requires 8 digits) and then press Save.
Page 20: Ez Setup: Standalone - Space Heating Application
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 2: EZ SETUP 6. Press on the boiler application that this unit will employ. The selected application turns green. Press Next and then complete the instructions in the section below that applies to your choice. Figure 2.2-5: Standalone: Select Boiler Application(s) Screen 2.2.1 EZ Setup: Standalone –...
Page 21 Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 2: EZ SETUP 1. The SH Operating Mode screen appears. Choose the Operating Mode for space heating (its square turns green) then press Next to go to that option’s screen: • If you chose Constant Setpoint, proceed to Step 2. •...
Page 22 Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 2: EZ SETUP 3. If you chose Remote Setpoint in Step 1, the Select Remote Setpoint Type screen appears. Choose how the unit will access the setpoint, then press Next. Figure 2.2.1-4: Standalone – Space Heating: Select Remote Setpoint Type Screen A.
Page 23 Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 2: EZ SETUP 4. If you chose Direct Drive in Step 1, the Select Direct Drive screen appears. Choose the Direct Drive Type. Figure 2.2.1-7: Standalone – Space Heating: Select Direct Drive Type Screen A.
Page 24: Ez Setup: Standalone - Dwh (Domestic Hot Water) Application
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 2: EZ SETUP Pressing Next takes you to the Select BAS Mode screen; skip to Section 2.4: Completing the Installation for instructions. Figure 2.2.1-9: Standalone – Space Heating: Space Heating Outdoor Reset Screen 2.2.2 EZ Setup: Standalone – DWH (Domestic Hot Water) Application Complete these instructions only if you chose Domestic Hot Water at the end of Section 2.2.
Page 25 Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 2: EZ SETUP 2. If you chose Constant Setpoint in Step 1, the DHW Constant Setpoint screen appears. Specify the domestic hot water Setpoint. Pressing Next takes you to the Select BAS Mode screen; skip to Section 2.4: Completing the Installation for instructions.
Page 26: Ez Setup: Standalone - Other Application
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 2: EZ SETUP takes you to the Select BAS Mode screen; skip to Section 2.4: Completing the Installation for instructions. Figure 2.2.2-6: Standalone – DHW: Comm Settings Screen C. If you chose BAS, the Select BAS Mode screen appears. Skip to Section 2.4: Completing the Installation for instructions.
Page 27 Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 2: EZ SETUP 2. If you chose Constant Setpoint in Step 1, the Other Heating Constant Setpoint screen appears. Specify the Unit Other Setpoint. Pressing Next takes you to the Select BAS Mode screen; skip to Section 2.4: Completing the Installation for instructions.
Page 28: Ez Setup: Boiler Sequencing Technology Cascade
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 2: EZ SETUP B. If you chose Network, the Comm Settings screen appears. Enter the Unit Address and Unit Baud Rate (9600, 19200, 38400 or 115200). Pressing Next takes you to the Select BAS Mode screen; skip to Section 2.4: Completing the Installation for instructions.
Page 29 Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 2: EZ SETUP Figure 2.3.1-1: BST Client: EZ Setup Screen 3. On the Select Configuration screen press BST Cascade, then press Next. Figure 2.3.1-2: BST Client: Select Configuration Screen 4. The Cascade Role screen appears. Set Unit Mode to BST Client, then press Next. Figure 2.3.1-3: BST Client: Cascade Role Screen 5.
Page 30 Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 2: EZ SETUP Figure 2.3.1-4: BST Client: Client Communication Screen 6. If a previous setup was created and saved, the Load Settings screen appears. If you want Section 2.5: EZ Setup – Restoring a Previous to re-load that setup, press Yes and see Setup for instructions.
Page 31: Ez Setup: Bst Manager Unit
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 2: EZ SETUP 2.3.2 EZ Setup: BST Manager Unit The Manager unit will sync with all Client boilers once this process is completed. Note, if a BST Manager setup was already performed on this or another unit, and you want to load/re-load that Section 2.5: EZ Setup –...
Page 32 Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 2: EZ SETUP 5. The next screen displays the current time and date. If both are correct, press Next to continue. If not, press either field and enter the correct time or date and then press Save. Figure 2.3.2-7: BST Manager: Date and Time Screen 6.
Page 33 Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 2: EZ SETUP 7. The Client Address screen appears as a reminder to setup all Client units in the BST Cascade before continuing. Once all Client units are setup, press Next to continue. Figure 2.3.2-5: BST Manager: Client Address Screen 8.
Page 34: Ez Setup: Bst Manager - Single Application
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 2: EZ SETUP 10. The Select Your Boiler Application screen appears. Chose one or any two boiler applications that this BST cascade will run; the selected application(s) turn green. The Other option could be for a snowmelt, radiated heating or any tertiary boiler water application.
Page 35 Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 2: EZ SETUP 1. The SH Operating Mode screen appears. Choose the Operating Mode for the Space Heating application, then press Next to continue: • Constant Setpoint • Remote Setpoint • Outdoor Air Temperature Reset (OATR) Figure 2.3.2.1.1-2: BST Manager –...
Page 36 Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 2: EZ SETUP 3. If you chose Remote Setpoint in step 1, the Select Remote Setpoint Type screen appears. Choose how the unit will access the setpoint, then press Next. Figure 2.3.2.1.1-4: BST Manager – Space Heating: Select Remote Setpoint Screen A.
Page 37: Ez Setup: Bst Manager - Domestic Hot Water Application
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 2: EZ SETUP A. If you chose Network, Direct or BAS, the Space Heating Outdoor Reset screen appears. • Fill in the four OAR temperature and setpoint settings, and the Warm Weather Shutdown temperature; they will be used to create the associated OATR curve, which the controller will use to compute the setpoint based on outside temperature.
Page 38 Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 2: EZ SETUP 1. The DHW Operating Mode screen appears. Choose the Operating Mode for the DHW application, either Constant Setpoint or Remote Setpoint, then press Next to continue. Figure 2.3.2.1.2-2: BST Manager – DHW: DHW Operating Mode Screen 2.
Page 39: Ez Setup: Bst Manager - Other Application
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 2: EZ SETUP Enter the upper and lower limits of the DHW setpoint in the DHW Setpt Low • Limit and DHW Setpt Hi Limit fields. • Pressing Next takes you to the Select BAS Mode screen; skip to Section 2.4: Completing the Installation for instructions.
Page 40 Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 2: EZ SETUP 2. If you chose Constant Setpoint, specify the Other Setpoint. Pressing Next takes you to the Select BAS Mode screen; skip to Section 2.4: Completing the Installation instructions. Figure 2.3.2.1.3-3: BST Manager – Other: Other Heating Constant Setpoint Screen 3.
Page 41: Ez Setup: Bst Manager - Two Applications
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 2: EZ SETUP Figure 2.3.2.1.3-5: BST Manager – Other: Other Analog Input Screen B. If you chose Network, the Select BAS Mode screen appears. Skip to Section 2.4: Completing the Installation for instructions. EZ Setup: BST Manager – Two Applications Complete the instructions in one of the three Sections below on the BST Manager if the unit was configured to run two application.
Page 42 Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 2: EZ SETUP Figure 2.3.2.2.1-2: BST Manager – SH & DHW: DHW Priority Screen 2. The SH Operating Mode screen appears. Choose the desired Operating Mode for the Space Heating application, then press Next to continue. Figure 2.3.2.2.1-3: BST Manager –...
Page 43 Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 2: EZ SETUP 4. If you chose Remote Setpoint in Step 2, the Select Remote Setpoint Type screen appears. Choose how the unit will access the setpoint, then press Next. Figure 2.3.2.2.1-5: BST Manager – SH & DHW: Select Remote Setpoint Type A.
Page 44 Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 2: EZ SETUP A. If you chose Off, the DHW Operating Mode screen appears (skip to Step 6). B. If you chose Network, Direct or BAS, the Space Heating Outdoor Reset screen appears. Configure following parameters: OAR Min and OAR Max: These four parameters are used to create the •...
Page 45 Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 2: EZ SETUP 7. If you chose Constant Setpoint in Step 6, the DHW Constant Setpoint screen appears. Specify the setpoint, then press Next and skip to Step 9. Figure 2.3.2.2.1-10: BST Manager – SH & DHW: DHW Constant Setpoint Screen 8.
Page 46 Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 2: EZ SETUP B. If you chose Network or BAS, proceed to Step 9. 9. If DHW Priority Mode was set to Setpoint Boost in Step 1, the Select BAS Mode for instructions. If DHW screen now appears;...
Page 47: Ez Setup: Bst Manager - Dhw And Other Applications
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 2: EZ SETUP 11. The Swing Boiler Settings screen appears. Configure the following parameters: Figure 2.3.2.2.1-14: BST Manager – SH & DHW: EZ Setup Complete Screen DHW Setup: Choose one: • o 2 Port Tank o 4 Port Tank o Indirect Tank Default Swing Boiler Load: Choose one of the following:...
Page 48 Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 2: EZ SETUP 1. The DHW Operating Mode screen appears. Choose the DHW Operating Mode, either Constant Setpoint or Remote Setpoint. Press Next to continue. Figure 2.3.2.2.2-2: BST Manager – DHW & Other: DHW Operating Mode Screen 2.
Page 49 Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 2: EZ SETUP Enter the upper and lower limits of the DHW setpoint in the DHW Setpt Low • Limit and DHW Setpt Hi Limit fields. • Pressing Next takes you to the Other Operating Mode screen (skip to Step 4). Figure 2.3.2.2.2-5: BST Manager –...
Page 50 Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 2: EZ SETUP 6. If you chose Remote Setpoint in step 4, the Select Remote Setpoint Type screen appears. Choose how the unit will access the setpoint, then press Next. Figure 2.3.2.2.2-8: BST Manager – DHW & Other: Select Remote Setpoint Type A.
Page 51: Ez Setup: Bst Manager - Space Heating And Other Applications
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 2: EZ SETUP 2.3.2.2.3 EZ Setup: BST Manager – Space Heating and Other Applications Complete these instructions only if you chose both Space Heating and Other at the end of Section 2.3.2. Figure 2.3.2.2.3-1: BST Manager – SH & Other: Select Your Boiler Application 1.
Page 52 Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 2: EZ SETUP 2. If you chose Constant Setpoint in step 1, specify the SH Setpoint. When you press Next the Other Operating Mode screen appears (skip to Step 5). Figure 2.3.2.2.3-3: BST Manager – SH & Other: Space Heating Constant Setpoint 3.
Page 53 Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 2: EZ SETUP 4. If you chose Outdoor Air Temperature Reset (OATR) in Step 1, the Select Outdoor Reset Mode screen appears. Choose the Outdoor Reset Mode then press Next. Figure 2.3.2.2.3-6: BST Manager – SH & Other: Select Outdoor Reset Mode A.
Page 54 Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 2: EZ SETUP 5. When all Space Heating parameters have been configured, the Other Operating Mode screen appears. Choose either Constant Setpoint or Remote Setpoint. Press Next to continue. Figure 2.3.2.2.3-8: BST Manager – SH & Other: Other Operating Mode Screen 6.
Page 55: Completing The Installation
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 2: EZ SETUP Enter the upper and lower limits of the “other” setpoint in the BST Other • Setpt Lo Limit and BST Other Setpt Hi Limit fields. • Pressing Next takes you to the Select BAS Mode screen; skip to Section 2.4: Completing the Installation for instructions.
Page 56 Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 2: EZ SETUP 3. If you chose BACnet MSTP, the BAS BACnet MSTP Settings screen appears. Fill in the parameters to establish communications with BAS via BACnet MSTP. Pressing Next completes the setup (skip to Step 7). Figure 2.4-2: BAS BACnet MSTP Settings Screen 4.
Page 57: Ez Setup - Restoring A Previous Setup
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 2: EZ SETUP 6. If you chose Modbus TCP, the BAS Modbus TCP Settings screen appears. Fill in the parameters to establish communications with BAS via Modbus TCP. Pressing Next completes the setup (see next step). Figure 2.4-5: BAS Modbus TCP Settings Screen 7.
Page 58 Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 2: EZ SETUP Main Menu → EZ Setup 1. Go to: and start any of the EZ Setup configuration routines described above. 2. After the first few steps, when the Load Settings screen appears, press Yes. Figure 2.4-1: EZ Setup: Load Settings Screen 3.
Page 59 Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 2: EZ SETUP 5. If the settings loaded successfully, the Restore Settings Complete screen appears. The unit automatically reboots after about 5 seconds. If the upload failed, the Restore Settings Complete screen displays the error that occurred, and gives you the option to Retry the upload Restore Successful Restore Failed...
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Page 61: Section 3: Calibration
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 3: CALIBRATION SECTION 3: CALIBRATION The Calibration screen provides a number of tools to calibrate various of the unit’s components. It is accessed by pressing Calibration on the Main Menu. Figure 3.0: Calibration Screen This Section includes the following topics: 3.1: Assisted Combustion 3.2: Manual Combustion...
Page 62: Assisted Combustion Calibration
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 3: CALIBRATION 3.1 Assisted Combustion Calibration Complete the instructions below to perform Assisted Combustion Calibration on the current unit. If you press the Back or Home buttons at any time before completion, the calibration operation is disabled and normal operation resumes.
Page 63 Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 3: CALIBRATION 6. The NOx Requirements screen appears. Choose the NOx target: 9 ppm, 20 ppm or None. The combustion calibration target table for the BMK model and the selected NOx requirement is loaded into the Controller. NOTE: The 9-ppm option is only available for BMK750 –...
Page 64 Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 3: CALIBRATION 10. The system now starts combustion calibration, starting at the 100% valve position. Figure 3.1-4: Assisted Combustion: Combustion Calibration In Progress Screen 11. Once the O level has been finalized for a given valve position, the Calibration Data Recording screen appears.
Page 65: Manual Combustion Calibration Overview
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 3: CALIBRATION 3.2 Manual Combustion Calibration Overview The Edge Controller has functionality to perform the full combustion calibration process on all Benchmark Boilers. NOTE: The following is a general overview of the combustion calibration process. Combustion calibration instructions vary from model to model, and some may require specific additional steps not included below.
Page 66 Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 3: CALIBRATION 4. The unit is put in Manual mode and the Combustion Calibration screen now appears. It provides two methods to ramp the unit’s valve position up or down: • Method 1: Toggle through the pre-set calibration points till you reach the desired valve position, then press Go to go to that point (left image below).
Page 67: Input/Output
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 3: CALIBRATION 3.3 Input/Output Complete the instructions below to view the current reading of the system’s sensors, and either calibrate the sensor or enter offset values. Note, this does not apply to the two Over- Temperature Limit Switches mounted on the front of the unit just under the I/O board;...
Page 68: O2 Sensor
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 3: CALIBRATION 2. Press the Sensor parameter and select the temperature sensor you want to view: • Exhaust • Outdoor Temp • Air Inlet • Lower Inlet • Outlet • DHW Temp • Supply Header •...
Page 69: Analog Inputs
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 3: CALIBRATION 3.3.3 Analog Inputs The Analog Inputs screen allows you to calibrate all the available analog inputs, such as a sensor, a remote signal, or feedback from a device such as a valve. If reliable feedback or external instrumentation indicates the reading is inaccurate, you can adjust its reading via the Offset parameter.
Page 70: Analog Outputs
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 3: CALIBRATION 3.3.4 Analog Outputs The Analog Outputs screen allows you to calibrate all the available analog outputs, such as a valve or pump. If you select a programmable output, its function is displayed. You can also view feedback (if available).
Page 71: Subsystem
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 3: CALIBRATION 7. If the output selected in Step 2, includes feedback, it is displayed in the Feedback parameter (see the Name parameter in Section 6.5.4: Analog Inputs). If no feedback is sensed, the reading is ‘---‘(blank). The feedback signal mapping is: Analog Output Analog Input (Feedback) Display Tag...
Page 72: Air Fuel Valve Calibration
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 3: CALIBRATION 3.4.1 Air Fuel Valve Calibration Complete the instructions below to calibrate the Air/Fuel Valve. Figure 3.4.1-1: Subsystem: Air/Fuel Valve Calibration Screen Main Menu → Calibration → Subsystem → Air Fuel 1. Go to: Valve.
Page 73: Spark Monitor Calibration
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 3: CALIBRATION 3.4.2 Spark Monitor Calibration The Spark Monitoring screen gives you the option of bounding the Spark Monitor’s measurement range by specifying the minimum and maximum spark current. Figure 3.4.2: Subsystem: Spark Monitor Screen – Spark Monitor Enabled Main Menu →...
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Page 75: Section 4: Diagnostics
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 4: DIAGNOSTICS SECTION 4: DIAGNOSTICS The Diagnostics menu provides access to a number of tools you can use to diagnose a suspected or observed fault. It is accessed by pressing Diagnostics on the Main Menu Figure 4.0: Diagnostics Menu This Section includes the following topics: 4.6: Comm &...
Page 76: Manual Run
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 4: DIAGNOSTICS 4.1 Manual Run Most diagnostic test procedure require the unit to be in Manual Mode. Putting the Controller in Manual Mode does the following: • Initially reduces the unit’s Fire Rate to zero. •...
Page 77: Front Panel
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 4: DIAGNOSTICS 4.2 Front Panel The Front Panel screen provides access to several tests of the Controller’s touchscreen, LEDs, keypad and buttons. To run Front Panel diagnostics: Main Menu → Diagnostics → Front 1. Go to: Panel.
Page 78: Analog Outputs And Relays
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 4: DIAGNOSTICS Touchscreen Test: Allows you to verify touch calibration. When you enable this test, • move your finger all around the screen and to all four corners. Verify that X and Y coordinates change as you move your finger around the screen. Figure 4.2-3: Diagnostics: Touchscreen Display Test Status Light Test: Walks through each of the LED lights Individually, 7-segment •...
Page 79: Relays
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 4: DIAGNOSTICS Figure 4.3: Diagnostics: Analog Outputs and Relays Screen 2. Press either Relays or Analog Outputs. NOTE: You can navigate between the Analog Output and Relays screens in round-robin fashion using the Page Left and Page Right icons on both screens. 4.3.1 Relays The Relays screen displays a list of all relays in the system and allows you to manually test each one individually to confirm they are functioning.
Page 80: Analog Outputs
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 4: DIAGNOSTICS 4.3.2 Analog Outputs The Analog Outputs screen displays the current values of the various analog outputs and allows you to manually adjust their values. Main Menu → Diagnostics → Analog Outputs and Relays → Analog 1.
Page 81: Air Fuel Valve Stepper Motor
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 4: DIAGNOSTICS 4.4.1 Air Fuel Valve Stepper Motor Complete the instructions below to test the Air/Fuel Valve’s stepper motor. Main Menu → Diagnostics → Subsystems → Air Fuel Valve Stepper 1. Go to: Motor. Figure 4.4.1: Subsystems: Air Fuel Valve Stepper Motor Test Screen 2.
Page 82: Ignition
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 4: DIAGNOSTICS 4. To run a pre-defined sequence, press the Profile parameter and select Profile 1, then enable the Profile Run control. This profile exercises the Blower in increments from 0 to 10 volts then back to 0. 5.
Page 83: System
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 4: DIAGNOSTICS 4.5 System From the System screen you can run a programmable profile, manually ramp the fire rate up or down, perform a pre-startup diagnostic or view a software version summary. Main Menu → Diagnostics → 1.
Page 84: Versions
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 4: DIAGNOSTICS • The gas assist solenoid opens. • The igniter is sparked. 4. Monitor the valve position out, blower voltage and speed, spark current, flame strength, gas pressure and line voltage. 5. When observations have completed, disable the Pre-Start Up Mode control. 4.5.2 Versions The Version Information screens displays the current version of the Controller’s various firmware components.
Page 85: Ip Network
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 4: DIAGNOSTICS 4.6.1 IP Network The IP Network option is used to check the IP interface used by onAER or BAS. Main Menu → Diagnostics → Comm & Network → IP 1. Go to: Network.
Page 86: Onaer
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 4: DIAGNOSTICS 4.6.3 onAER The onAER screen displays several onAER communication parameters and provides the option to perform two functionality and communication tests. Main Menu → Diagnostics → Comm & Network → 1. Go to: onAER.
Page 87: Smart Device
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 4: DIAGNOSTICS 4.6.4 Smart Device The Smart Device screen displays several Bluetooth communication parameters. Main Menu → Diagnostics → Comm & Network → Smart 1. Go to: Device. Figure 4.6.4: Comm & Network: Smart Device Screen 2.
Page 88: Input/Output Summary
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 4: DIAGNOSTICS 4.7 Input/Output Summary The Input/Output Summary screen is a read-only, multi-page screen that displays the current status of all Inputs and Outputs, such as temperature sensors, pressure sensors, flow sensor, sensor, Analog Inputs and Analog Outputs. Items that are not part of the configuration (for example, Feed Forward), are displayed as --- (blank).
Page 89: Section 5: Trending
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 5: TRENDING SECTION 5: TRENDING The Controller provides two “Trending” graphs, which each display up to four selectable parameters. It is accessed by pressing Trending on the Main Menu. Figure 5.0: Trending Screen This Section includes the following topics: 5.1: Fast Logging Settings and Graph 5.2: Slow Logging Settings and Graph The Edge Controller provides two Trending graphs:...
Page 90: Fast Logging Settings And Graph
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 5: TRENDING 5.1 Fast Logging Settings and Graph Complete the instructions below to select the settings and display the Fast Logging graph. Main Menu → Trending → Fast Logging 1. Go to: Settings. Figure 5.1-1: Trending: Fast Logging Settings Screen 2.
Page 91: Slow Logging Settings And Graph
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 5: TRENDING 5.2 Slow Logging Settings and Graph Complete the instructions below to select the parameters for the Slow Logging graph. Main Menu → Trending → Slow Logging 1. Go to: Settings. Figure 5.2-1: Trending: Slow Logging Settings Screen 2.
Page 92 Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 5: TRENDING 4. Press Back to return to the Slow Logging Settings screen. Any new selection will create a new plot; the previous selection will be deleted. 5. Press the Back button to return to the Slow Logging parameters screen. 6.
Page 93: Section 6: Advanced Setup
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 6 – ADVANCED SETUP SECTION 6: ADVANCED SETUP The Advanced Setup screen provides access to specific parameters. It is accessed by pressing Advanced Setting on the Main Menu. Figure 6.0: Advanced Setting Screen This Section includes the following topics: 6.1: Access 6.4: Comm &...
Page 94: Access
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 6 – ADVANCED SETUP 6.1 Access The Enter Password screen allows you to log in to the system. As mentioned in Section 1.6, there are multiple passwords, each granting a specific level of access. Figure 6.1: Advanced Setup: Enter Password Screen Main Menu →...
Page 95: Unit Settings
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 6 – ADVANCED SETUP 6.2.1 Unit Settings The Unit Settings screens displays a list of parameters and controls on several pages. Many of the parameters were set at the factory before shipping and should not be changed. Main Menu →...
Page 96 Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 6 – ADVANCED SETUP Date & Time: Allows you to set the date and time. The Time Format control allows • you to select 12- or 24-hour format. Figure 6.2.1-2: Unit: Enter Date & Time Screens Time Format: Choose the 12 Hour or 24-Hour format.
Page 97: Front Panel Configuration
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 6 – ADVANCED SETUP Upper Inlet Display: Set to Disabled if you want to hide the Inlet 2 temperature for • units with dual inlets where the upper inlet is not utilized. BST Return Display: Enables/ disables display of the BST Return Header sensor. •...
Page 98: Save And Transfer Settings
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 6 – ADVANCED SETUP 2. The following fields are available: Upper Left Display: Choose between: Setpoint and Water Inlet; a green  icon • appears on the Controller’s front face next to your choice. Upper Right Display: Choose between: Water Outlet and System Header;...
Page 99: Save Settings
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 6 – ADVANCED SETUP Figure 6.2.3: Unit: Settings Transfer Screen 2. Choose one of the following: • To save the current settings, press Save All Settings and then complete the instructions Section 6.2.3.1: Save Settings.
Page 100: Restore Settings
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 6 – ADVANCED SETUP 2. Chose where you want to save the current settings: • Onboard: Saves the current setup file to the Controller’s onboard memory. • USB: This option is available only if an unencrypted USB device is plugged into the Controller’s USB port;...
Page 101: Fault Management
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 6 – ADVANCED SETUP 2. The Overwrite Calibration screen now appears. Press Yes to overwrite the existing combustion calibration. If you press No, the existing combustion calibration data is retained. Figure 6.2.3.2-2: Unit: Load Settings Screen 3.
Page 102: Freeze Protection
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 6 – ADVANCED SETUP 6.2.5 Freeze Protection The Freeze Protection screen contains parameters that can prevent damage due to freeze conditions. Main Menu → Advanced Setup → Unit → Freeze 1. Go to: Protection. Figure 6.2.5: Unit: Freeze Protection Screen –...
Page 103 Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 6 – ADVANCED SETUP 2. Choose the Unit Application for this unit: DHW, Other or SH. Unit Application = DHW Unit Application = SH Figure 6.2.6-1: Unit Application Configuration 3. Depending on the Application chosen above, one of five Operating Modes appears. Choose the Operating Mode appropriate for the unit: TABLE 6.1: Operating Modes Application...
Page 104 Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 6 – ADVANCED SETUP ✓ 12 Unit Other Setpoint ✓ 13 Unit Other Remote Signal ✓ 14 Outdoor Air Temp Sens ✓ 14a BST Outdoor Temp 2 ✓ 14b Warm Weather Shtdwn ✓ 15 OAR Min Outside Temp ✓...
Page 105 Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 6 – ADVANCED SETUP C. If Unit SH Operating Mode = Combination, the Unit DHW Setpoint parameter appears; specify the setpoint for DHW operation. (Range: 60°F to 180°F) Figure 6.2.6-3: Unit Application Configuration, Application = SH D.
Page 106 Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 6 – ADVANCED SETUP • OAR Min Setpoint: The minimum allowable setpoint. (Range: 20°F to 210°F or Max Setpoint, Default = 160°F) • Outdoor Rst Setpt: A read-only display of the current outdoor reset setpoint, based on the four OAR parameters configured above.
Page 107 Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 6 – ADVANCED SETUP 8. If Unit Application = Other, choose one of two Unit Other Operating Mode, either Constant Setpt or Remote Setpt. Unit Other Operating Mode = Constant Setpoint Unit Other Operating Mode = Remote Setpoint Figure 6.2.6-6: Unit Application Configuration, Unit Application = Other A.
Page 108: Firmware Update
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 6 – ADVANCED SETUP 6.2.7 Firmware Update When AERCO releases a new Controller firmware version, there are two options for obtaining it; both require the firmware to first be downloaded to a USB device: Option 1: Download it to an external computer and then save it on a USB device –...
Page 109: Preparing For Firmware Update
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 6 – ADVANCED SETUP A Benchmark Boiler equipped with the Intelligent BootLoader will look for the Benchmark files and always pick Item #3, the BMK firmware file with the most recent version number. An Innovation Water Heater will look for and always pick item #4, the Innovation firmware file.
Page 110: Download To An External Computer
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 6 – ADVANCED SETUP • USB: This option is available only if an un-encrypted USB device is plugged into the Controller’s USB port; if no USB device is plugged in, it is greyed-out, as shown above. NOTE: Each unit produces a setup file with a name unique to that unit that never changes.
Page 111: Download Directly To The Controller
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 6 – ADVANCED SETUP If you are an ATT or AMT, complete the following instructions to obtain the latest Edge firmware. 1. Plug the USB device into an external computer that can write to un-encrypted USB devices. 2.
Page 112: Updating The Controller's Firmware
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 6 – ADVANCED SETUP Main Menu → Advanced Setup → Access 5. Go to: and enter your password. Main Menu → Advanced Setup → Unit → Firmware 6. Go to: Update. 7. Press the Download Latest Version button. The firmware is copied from the Internet directly to the USB device installed in Step 2.
Page 113 Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 6 – ADVANCED SETUP Figure 6.2.7.4-1: Update Finished Screen 6. If there are updated Graphics, I/O Board or Display files, the associated button(s) will be colored red (update required) or yellow (update recommended). Press all red and yellow buttons to initiate the update;...
Page 114: Restore Settings After Firmware Update
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 6 – ADVANCED SETUP Restore Settings After Firmware Update If the spot check in the previous section failed, you should restore the setup and its parameters to their original state prior to the update. Main Menu →...
Page 115: Troubleshooting
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 6 – ADVANCED SETUP 5. The saved setup is restored to the unit. The Restore Succeeded screen appears if the transfer completed successfully, and the unit then reboots in about 5 seconds. If there was a problem, the Restore Failed screen appears.
Page 116: Maintenance
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 6 – ADVANCED SETUP 1. Do not touch or remove the USB device during programming. 2. Cycle the Power. The Bootloading will restart. 4. Disaster Recovery: a. The unit will not run after bootloading. The screen could be off and the displays will be counting.
Page 117: Bst Cascade
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 6 – ADVANCED SETUP Figure 6.2.8-2: Unit: 24 Month Maintenance Screen 2. Either the 12 Month Maintenance or 24 Month Maintenance screen appears, depending on which cycle is coming up next. On a new unit, the 12 Month screen appear first. 3.
Page 118: Cascade Configuration
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 6 – ADVANCED SETUP NOTE: Once BST Cascade functionality is enabled, you can navigate from one BST Cascade screen to the next in round-robin fashion using the Page Left and Page Right icons. 6.3.1 Cascade Configuration Boiler Sequencing Technology (BST) functionality is enabled from this screen by setting Unit Mode to either BST Manager or BST Client (default = Off).
Page 119 Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 6 – ADVANCED SETUP Unit Mode = BST Client Unit Mode = BST Manager Figure 6.3.1-2: BST Cascade: Cascade Configuration Screen 3. Additional parameters now appear, depending on which Application is currently chosen in Configuration.
Page 120 Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 6 – ADVANCED SETUP 6b VSP Pump Off Delay (Item 6 ≠ Off) ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 6c VSP Pump Output (Item 6 ≠ Off) ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 6d VSP Pump Relay (Item 6 ≠ Off) ✓...
Page 121 Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 6 – ADVANCED SETUP o Direct: Choose this option if the DHW Temp Sensor is connected directly to a unit. If chosen, the following additional parameter appears: Item 3b:. DHW Temp Unit Addr ▪ : Specify the unit to which the DHW Header (Range: 0 to 16) Temp Sensor is connected.
Page 122: Cascade Communication
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 6 – ADVANCED SETUP VSP Pump Speed Adjust: Use this parameter to adjust the voltage ▪ signal to achieve the desired pump speed. For example, setting to 110% will change the signal from 5.0V to 5.5V. (Range: 80 to 120%) VSP Pump Off Delay: Specify the time delay after the unit stops firing ▪...
Page 123 Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 6 – ADVANCED SETUP Main Menu → Advanced Setup → BST Cascade → Cascade 1. Go to: Comm. Two parameters appear only if Unit Mode = BST Manager in Section 6.3.1: Cascade Configuration (see Step 3). BST CLIENT SCREEN BST MANAGER SCREEN Figure 6.3.2: BST Cascade: Cascade Communication Screens...
Page 124: Bst Application Configuration
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 6 – ADVANCED SETUP 3. If the unit is configured as a BST Manager, the following additional parameters appear: Min & Max Addresses: The address range of the units in the BST cascade. • (Range: 1 to 16) SSD Temp Format: Choose either Points or Degrees.
Page 125 Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 6 – ADVANCED SETUP 2. Choose the Application for the unit: TABLE 6.4: Applications 1 SH (Space Heating) 5 SH+DHW-1-Vlv (1 Swing Valves) 2 DHW (Domestic Hot Water) 6 SH+DHW-Stpt Prty (SH Setpoint Priority) 3 Other 7 Other+SH-Stpt Prty (Other Setpoint Priority) 4 SH+DHW-2-Vlv (2 Swing Valves)
Page 126 Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 6 – ADVANCED SETUP TABLE 6.6: Application = Constant Remote DHW Operating Mode = Setpoint Setpoint ✓ DHW Setpoint ✓ DHW Rmt Setpt Signal ✓ DHW Rem Setpt Source (If DHW Rem Setpt Signal = 1-5V or 0-5V) ✓...
Page 127 Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 6 – ADVANCED SETUP TABLE 6.10: Application = Other+DHW-Stpt Prty Other DHW PRI Setpt Mode Other DHW PRI Setpoint (if Other DHW PRI Setpt Mode = Constant Setpoint) Other DHW PRI Remote Signl (if Other SDHW PRI Setpt Mode = Remote Setpoint) In the table below, the prerequisite for a parameter to appear on the screen is shown in parentheses.
Page 128 Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 6 – ADVANCED SETUP TABLE 6.11: Parameter Descriptions Item Name Description (Application = 1, 3 – 7, SH Operating Mode = Outdoor Air Reset, Outdoor Air Temp Sens ≠OFF in Cascade Configuration screen) The threshold outside temperature above which the unit 13 Warm Weather Shutdown shuts down.
Page 129: Operating Controls
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 6 – ADVANCED SETUP TABLE 6.11: Parameter Descriptions Item Name Description (Application = 2, 4 – 6, 8, DHW Setup = 2 or 4 Port Tank) Set 27 DHW Aquastat Enable to Enabled or Disabled. (Application = 2, 4 –...
Page 130: Sequencing Controls
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 6 – ADVANCED SETUP Cascade Configuration). If the unit is configured as a BST Manager, the parameters apply to this unit and all BST Client units. Main Menu → Advanced Setup → BST Cascade → Operating 1.
Page 131 Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 6 – ADVANCED SETUP Manager or BST Client in Section 6.3.1: Cascade Configuration. The following parameters appear only when the unit is configured as a BST Manager: BST Max Boilers: The maximum number of boilers that will fire. For example: if •...
Page 132: Anti-Cycling Control
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 6 – ADVANCED SETUP SH BST Fire Rate Up: Controls the frequency of updates made to the BST Fire • Rate sent to all boilers focused on space heating. This feature can be used to slow down the rate of change of the Fire Rate of the BST System.
Page 133: Temperature Control
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 6 – ADVANCED SETUP 2. The following parameters are available: On Delay: Minimum length of time a unit must stay off after shutting down or going • into standby. (Range: 30 to 300 sec.) Slow Shutdown: Enable/Disable the Slow Shutdown feature.
Page 134: Valve Configuration
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 6 – ADVANCED SETUP SH & DHW Proportional Band: Generates a fire rate based on the error that • exists between the setpoint temperature and the actual outlet temperature. If the difference is less than the value of these parameters, the fire rate will be less than 100%.
Page 135: Reserve Unit Control
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 6 – ADVANCED SETUP 2. In Select Output, choose either: • Cascade Valve: For use with AERCO supplied valves. • Aout 2: For controlling non-AERCO supplied valves. 3. The following parameters appear for both values of Select Output: Output Signal Type: Select the output signal type of the selected output: Current •...
Page 136: Setpoint Range
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 6 – ADVANCED SETUP Figure 6.3.4.5: Operating Controls: Reserve Unit Control Screen 2. To enable a Reserve Unit, set Reserve Unit Control to Enabled. 3. If Reserve Unit Control = Enabled, the following additional parameters are available: Reserve Relay Unit Addr: The address of the Edge unit that the reserve boiler is •...
Page 137 Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 6 – ADVANCED SETUP Main Menu → Advanced Setup → BST Cascade → Operating Controls → 1. Go to: Range. The parameters that appear on this screen depend which Application is Setpoint chosen in Section 6.3.3: BST Application Configuration, as shown in the table below.
Page 138: Lead/Lag
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 6 – ADVANCED SETUP Setpoint Limit Band: Sets the number of degrees below Setpoint High Limit the • unit’s outlet temperature must fall before the unit restarts (Range = 0°F to 10°F) 4. Set the Setpoint Schedule parameter to Enabled to Disabled. If Enabled, this feature will lower the Setpoint during periods of reduced demand for heat, such as at night.
Page 139: Valve Balancing
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 6 – ADVANCED SETUP Valve Balancing NOTE: This screen is available only after BST Cascade functionality has been enabled (see the Unit Mode parameter in Section 6.3.1: Cascade Configuration) and the Valve Balancing feature has been enabled in Section 6.3.4.4: Valve Configuration.
Page 140 Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 6 – ADVANCED SETUP 2. Check that all the prerequisite requirements have been met. It is especially important that the third requirement (“Ensure there is sufficient load…”) is met, as valve balancing is more accurate when all units are in normal operation.
Page 141 Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 6 – ADVANCED SETUP Figure 6.3.4.8-3: Operating Controls: Manual Valve Balancing Screen 7. Select the water Inlet to use to calculate T, either Upper or Lower. 8. Allow approximately 20 seconds per boiler for the T values of all units to stabilize before continuing.
Page 142 Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 6 – ADVANCED SETUP • After a voltage change, allow a minute or more for T to stabilize. • An adjustment to one unit can have a minor effect on some or all of the other units in the cascade.
Page 143 Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 6 – ADVANCED SETUP 16. Go to the isolation valve and manually adjust when it sends the “valve open” signal to the Controller. With the valve in its new, balanced “fully open” position, use a screw driver to rotate the arrow on the Valve Position Signal Indicator so that it points well inside the “Valve On”...
Page 144: Smartplate Communication
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 6 – ADVANCED SETUP 6.3.5 SmartPlate Communication The SmartPlate Communication screen provides parameters for configuring communication between SmartPlate units and a “Manager” boiler. NOTE: This screen is available only after BST Cascade functionality has been enabled (see the Unit Mode parameter in Section 6.3.1: Cascade Configuration).
Page 145: Comm & Network
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 6 – ADVANCED SETUP 6.4 Comm & Network The Comm & Network screen allows you to configure all communication interfaces for a variety of purpose, such as BAS, onAER or Smart Devices. Each option is described below. Main Menu →...
Page 146 Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 6 – ADVANCED SETUP BACnet MSTP Modbus TCP Figure 6.4.1-2: Comm & Network: BAS Screen Figure 6.4.1-3: Comm & Network: BAS Screen, BAS = Modbus RTU 3. The table below lists the parameters available depending on the option chosen in Step 2: TABLE 6.14: BAS Parameters BACnet Modbus...
Page 147 Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 6 – ADVANCED SETUP Node Offset: The starting address range for AERCO units. • Device Instance: Identifies the device on a BACnet network (read-only). It is • generated from the Node Offset added to the Communication Address field. This value must be unique on a BACnet network.
Page 148: Onaer
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 6 – ADVANCED SETUP 6.4.2 onAER The onAER screen allows you to choose and configure how onAER will communicate with the network. Main Menu → Advanced Setup → Comm & Network → 1. Go to: onAER.
Page 149: Smart Devices
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 6 – ADVANCED SETUP 6.4.3 Smart Devices The Smart Devices screen provides parameters for establishing and configuring Bluetooth communication with a smart device. Main Menu → Advanced Setup → Comm & Network → Smart 1.
Page 150: Communication Failsafe
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 6 – ADVANCED SETUP DHCP Enabled DHCP Disabled Figure 6.4.4: Comm & Network: Ethernet Screen 2. If DHCP is Disabled, manually enter the communication parameters, typically provided by a network administrator, in the following parameters: IP Address •...
Page 151: Ancillary Devices
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 6 – ADVANCED SETUP 6.5 Ancillary Devices The Ancillary Devices screen allows configuration of all unit inputs and outputs. Main Menu → Advanced Setup → Ancillary 1. Go to: Devices. Figure 6.5: Advanced Setting: Ancillary Devices Screen NOTE: You can navigate from one Ancillary Device screen to the next in round-robin fashion using the Page Left and Page Right icons on each screen.
Page 152: Relays
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 6 – ADVANCED SETUP 2. The following parameters Configure the Remote Interlock: Remote Interlock Name: Choose one of the following: • o Flow o Louver o Damper o Other Remote Intlk Use: Specifies what will shut down if the selected interlock switch is •...
Page 153: Analog Outputs
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 6 – ADVANCED SETUP 4. This screen includes the following additional parameters: Relay Trigger: Choose the selected relay’s activation trigger: • Always On DHW Demand Unit Demand System Demand Relay Polarity: Choose how the relays will be defined when deactivated, either N.O. •...
Page 154: Analog Inputs
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 6 – ADVANCED SETUP 3. Depending on your choice, the following parameters appear (# = 1, 2 or 3, depending on the value of Select Output): Aout # Name: • o Aout 1 and Aout 3: Can be set to Fire Rate or Other. o Aout 2: Can be set to Valve, Fire Rate or Other.
Page 155: Performance
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 6 – ADVANCED SETUP 4. For all values of Name except Not Assigned, configure the remaining parameters for the input chosen in Step 2: Min & Max Signal Level: Enter values in the Min and Max Signal Level parameters. •...
Page 156: Aertrim
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 6 – ADVANCED SETUP 6.6.1 AERtrim The AERtrim screen provides access to AERtrim settings, O Trim Parameters and AERtrim status parameters. Note, the parameters in those screens are not available until AERtrim has been successfully activated in the AERtrim Settings screen (see Section 6.6.2, below). Main Menu →...
Page 157 Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 6 – ADVANCED SETUP Main Menu → Advanced Setup → Performance → AERtrim → AERtrim 1. Go to: Settings. This screen includes the ? (Help) option. Figure 6.6.1.1: AERtrim: AERtrim Settings Screen 2. Use the AERtrim toggle to enable AERtrim functionality. NOTE: If you are enabling AERtrim for the first time after the Controller was replaced, the Activation procedure is initiated;...
Page 158: O 2 Trim Parameters
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 6 – ADVANCED SETUP Trim Parameters Each Benchmark model has specific default valve positions. The O Trim Parameters screen provides the ability to view, and if necessary, adjust the O Target, O Upper Limit and O Lower Limit to suite specific conditions at each default valve position on this unit only.
Page 159 Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 6 – ADVANCED SETUP Main Menu → Advanced Setup → Performance → AERtrim → AERtrim 1. Go to: Status. Figure 6.6.1.3: AERtrim: AERtrim Status 2. This screen displays the following “read only” parameters: Auto Calibration Status: The current Auto Calibration status. •...
Page 160: Temperature Control
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 6 – ADVANCED SETUP 6.6.2 Temperature Control The Temperature Control screen provides access to PID Settings, Temperature Conformance and Setpoint Range parameters for the unit. All three controls apply to this unit only. Main Menu → Advanced Setup → Performance → Temperature 1.
Page 161: Temperature Conformance
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 6 – ADVANCED SETUP greater than the proportional band setting, the fire rate will equal 100%. (Range: 1°F to 120°F) Integral Band: Specifies the fraction of the output, due to setpoint error, to add or •...
Page 162: Setpoint Range
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 6 – ADVANCED SETUP Setpoint Range The Setpoint Range screen includes all Setpoint and Setpoint Setback parameters that apply to this unit only. This screen includes ? (Help) functionality. NOTE • Many of this screen’s parameters also appear in Section 6.3.4.6: Setpoint Range, which is available only to units configured as a BST Client or BST Manager.
Page 163: Fire Control
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 6 – ADVANCED SETUP o Setpoint Limit Band: (If Setpoint Limiting = Enabled): Sets the number of degrees below Setpoint High Limit the unit’s outlet temperature must fall before the unit restarts (Default = 5°F (2.8°C), Range = 0°F to 10°F (0°C to 5.5°C)) 4.
Page 164: Purge Control
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 6 – ADVANCED SETUP Purge Control The Purge Control screen contains parameters associated with the purge process for this unit. Main Menu → Advanced Setup → Performance → Fire Control → Purge 1. Go to: Control.
Page 165: Operating Control
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 6 – ADVANCED SETUP Ignition Position: Sets the air fuel valve position at which the unit will ignite. This • allows you to set the air fuel valve position during the ignition sequence (Range: 5% to 60%) Ignition Blower Voltage: Sets the blower voltage during ignition.
Page 166: Anti-Cycling Controls
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 6 – ADVANCED SETUP Skip Range Cntr, Skip Range Span, Skip Speed: Together, these three • parameters can be used to define a Fire Rate “skip zone” the Controller will avoid (Skip Range Cntr = the center of the range). These can be used in the rare instance when a unit emits an objectionable noise at a certain Fire Rate and no other remedy resolves the problem.
Page 167: Section 7: Unit Status
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 7 – UNIT STATUS SECTION 7: UNIT STATUS The Unit Status screen provides access to a variety of parameters that show the status of the unit. In addition, in a BST Cascade, on the unit designated as a “Manager,” it provides access to screens that display parameters showing the status of the entire cascade.
Page 168: Ignition Sequence
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 7 – UNIT STATUS Unlike most areas of the system, navigation is performed exclusively with the Page Left and Page Right arrows to move from screen to screen in round-robin fashion. The order of navigation depends on whether the unit is part of a BST Cascade or a standalone unit.
Page 169: Demand
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 7 – UNIT STATUS 7.1.1 Demand 1. Upon a demand for heat, the Demand rectangle turns green, and, if the sequence has a delay timer, those timers display appropriate values. Figure 7.1.1: Ignition Sequence Step 1 – Demand 2.
Page 170: Purging
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 7 – UNIT STATUS 7.1.3 Purging 1. All switches required to be met during the purge cycle (as shown above) have a checkbox, which changes to green once the switch is met. If any switch fails to be proven, its checkbox will turn red with a white X and the unit will display a fault message explaining the failure.
Page 171: Spark Cleaning
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 7 – UNIT STATUS 7.1.4 Spark Cleaning 1. The Spark Cleaning Timer begins, typically for 10 seconds. Figure 7.1.4: Ignition Sequence - Screen 4, Spark Cleaning 2. The Valve Position Out and Blower Voltage continue from the Purging sequence. 3.
Page 172 Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 7 – UNIT STATUS b) SSOV Open – The check box turns green if the SSOV opened in the required 4 second time period. The time it took appears next to the check box. If the SSOV does not open with 4 seconds, the box turns red and the unit displays a fault message.
Page 173: Unit Status
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 7 – UNIT STATUS 7.2 Unit Status The Unit Status screen is the default Operating screen. It also appears when the unit powers on (post the splash screen), comes out of sleep mode or has a successful flame. The system automatically transitions to the Ignition screen during the Ignition sequence.
Page 174: Plant Status
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 7 – UNIT STATUS 7.3 Plant Status The Plant Status screen is displayed in the round-robin on BST Manager units only. Figure 7.3: Plant Status Screen The following notes apply to this screen: The Outside Temp (Outdoor Air Temp Sensor), Sys Return (Rtn Hdr Temp Sensor), •...
Page 175: Bst Cascade Status
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 7 – UNIT STATUS 7.4 BST Cascade Status The BST Cascade Status screen provides a view of the BST cascade as a whole. It displays the status of all of the 16 possible boilers, as well as pertinent BST system settings and readings.
Page 176 Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 7 – UNIT STATUS The Fire Rate area displays the current fire rate for each Application in the cascade: • SH, DHW and/or Other. The BST Manager unit will drive all ignited boilers at the fire rate specified for each Application.
Page 177: Isolation Valve Status
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 7 – UNIT STATUS 7.5 Isolation Valve Status The Isolation Valve Status screen displays which isolation valves have been designated as always open (see Section 6.3.4.4: Valve Configuration), even during plant standby conditions. It also displays the value of the Min # Valves Open parameter, set in Section 6.3.4.4: Valve Configuration.
Page 178: Runtime Statistics
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 7 – UNIT STATUS The SmartPlate Status screen displays: DHW Out: The SmartPlate’s domestic hot water outlet temperature. • Valve Position: Boiler’s valve position, percentage, setpoint and communication • address. Status or error messages, shown below the screen title. •...
Page 179: Unit Event History
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 7 – UNIT STATUS 7.8 Unit Event History The Unit Event History screen is a scrollable display of unit events, faults and warnings, arranged chronologically, with the most recent on the top. Each event includes the event name, date and time, and a color-coded honeycomb in front of the event name: •...
Page 180: Plant Event History
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 7 – UNIT STATUS The Event Details screen contains the following parameters: • • • Date Outlet temperature Flame strength • • • Time Inlet temperature O2 level • • • Event Code Air temperature O2 Trim state •...
Page 181: Aertrim
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 7 – UNIT STATUS 7.10 AERtrim The AERtrim screen displays the AERtrim state and a graph showing the current valve position, level and blower voltage. It can be displayed on any unit on which AERtrim is both activated and enabled (see Section 6.6.1).
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Page 183: Section 8: I/O Nomenclature
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 8 – I/O NOMENCLATURE SECTION 8: I/O NOMENCLATURE The table below list names that appear in the Controller’s menu structure. Name Function Comments Relays On I/O Board (Controlled by MCB Board) Swing Valve 1 Swing V1 Relay Backup Relay...
Page 184 Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 8 – I/O NOMENCLATURE Name Function Comments Analog Input On I/O Board CO Input CO sensor input Remote Analog In Remote Setpoint or Fire Rate Spare Analog In 3 Programmable Dropdown Name list: -SmartPlate Valve input -Remote Stpt 2 - Swing V1 feedback -Swing V1 Fdbk...
Page 185: Section 9: Edge Controller Views
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 9 – EDGE CONTROLLER VIEWS SECTION 9: EDGE CONTROLLER VIEWS Item Part # Description Platinum Edge [ii] Front 69353-1 Panel and MCB Kit 124960 Fish Paper, IGST 124361-1 IGST Board 124363-1 Low Water Cut Off Board 124362-1 Power Supply 64139-1...
Page 186 Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 9 – EDGE CONTROLLER VIEWS P5 RIBBON CABLE TO I/O BOARD, 30 PIN (P/N 69355-6) P6 RIBBON CABLE TO I/O BOARD 40 PIN (P/N 639355-5) P1 SENSOR HARNESS, 12 ( P/N 63215-TAB) P2 A/F VALVE HARNESS, 18 (P/N 63218-TAB) USB PORT P3 GAS TRAIN HARNESS, 15 PIN...
Page 187: Section 10: Startup, Status, Fault Messages
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 10 – STARTUP, STATUS, FAULT MESSAGES SECTION 10: STARTUP, STATUS, FAULT MESSAGES The Edge Controller displays status messages at various times showing the current state of the Controller. All status messages are displayed near the top of the touchscreen in WHITE text, just under the current screen’s title.
Page 188 Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 10 – STARTUP, STATUS, FAULT MESSAGES TABLE 10-1: Edge Controller Fault Messages FAULT MESSAGE DESCRIPTION TYPE Fault, Manual Interlock Open The Remote Interlock is open. Reset Fault, Manual Delayed Interlock Open The Delayed Interlock is open. Reset The Blower Proof switch opened during purge, or Fault, Manual...
Page 189 Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 10 – STARTUP, STATUS, FAULT MESSAGES TABLE 10-1: Edge Controller Fault Messages FAULT MESSAGE DESCRIPTION TYPE The Remote Setpoint signal is not present or is Remote Setpt Signal Fault Fault out of range. The temperature measured by the Outdoor Air Outdoor Temp Sensor Fault Fault Sensor is out of range.
Page 190 Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 10 – STARTUP, STATUS, FAULT MESSAGES TABLE 10-1: Edge Controller Fault Messages FAULT MESSAGE DESCRIPTION TYPE The ignition spark monitor indicated no or out of Ignition Monitor Message range spark. No Flow Safety Lockout Not used Not Used Fault, Manual...
Page 191: O 2 Trim Messages
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 10 – STARTUP, STATUS, FAULT MESSAGES TABLE 10-1: Edge Controller Fault Messages FAULT MESSAGE DESCRIPTION TYPE Delta-T temperature is out of user defined delta Delta-T Activated limit. Warning The unit shut down due to exceeding allowable Delta-T Shutdown Delta-T value.
Page 192: Bst Cascade Messages
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual SECTION 10 – STARTUP, STATUS, FAULT MESSAGES TABLE 10-2: Edge Controller O2 Trim Messages FAULT MESSAGE Type MESSAGE DESCRIPTION Wait Sensor Warm-up Status O2 Auto Cal Done Status Sensor auto calibration offset required is more O2 Level Out Of Range Warning than ±3%...
Page 193: Appendix A: Indoor/Outdoor Reset Ratio
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual Appendix A: Indoor/Outdoor Reset Ratio Appendix A: Indoor/Outdoor Reset Ratio Outdoor Reset Ratio Set Point High Limit Point 2 Example: Outdoor = 30 Leads to Water SP = 136.4 Point 1 Descending Outdoor Temperature Point 1: OD Air Temp = 60˚...
Page 194: Reset Ratio Formula
Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual Appendix A: Indoor/Outdoor Reset Ratio Reset Ratio Formula Calculate Set point based on Outdoor temperature: Water Temp Current = (Outdoor Current - Outdoor P1) x (Water SP Temp P1 - Water SP Temp P2) + Water Temp P1 (Outdoor P1 - Outdoor P2) EXAMPLE: What is the Current Water SP Temp when Outdoor Current is 30 °F?
Page 195 Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual NOTES: • Technical Support • (800) 526-0288 • Mon-Fri, 8 am - 5 pm EST OMM-139_E 8/25/2020 Page 195 of 196...
Page 196 Edge [ii] Controller Operation Manual Change Log: Date Description Changed By Rev D: DIR 20-14: Added description and instructions regarding Intelligent BootLoader to Section 6.2.7, changed firmware upgrade file name (reference PIR 1434-25) Added Type column to Fault message list, added new fault 3/4/2020 Chris Blair messages, clarified effect of each message type, Section 10.1,...

Watts AERCO Edge [ii] Operation Manual

Section 1: General Information

Section 2: Ez Setup

Section 3: Calibration

Edge [II] Controller Operation Manual

Section 4: Diagnostics

Section 5: Trending

Section 6: Advanced Setup

Edge [II] Controller Operation Manual

Section 7: Unit Status

Edge [II] Controller Operation Manual

Section 8: I/O Nomenclature

Section 9: Edge Controller Views

Section 10: Startup, Status, Fault Messages

Appendix A: Indoor/Outdoor Reset Ratio

Reset Ratio Formula

Reset Ratio Application Suggested Startup Settings

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