Installation and Operation Guide BAC-7401 and BAC-7401C Advanced Applications Controller for Heat Pump Applications Section 1 About the BAC-7401 Specifications ...........................3 Accessories ..........................5 Safety considerations ......................6 Section 2 Installing the controller Mounting ..........................7 Connecting inputs ........................7 Connecting outputs ........................8 Connecting to a NetSensor ....................9 Connecting to an MS/TP network ..................9...
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BAC-7401 controller. It also introduces safety information. Review this material before installing or operating the controller. The BAC-7401 is a native BACnet, fully programmable controller designed to control heat pump units. Use this versatile controller in stand-alone environments or networked to other BACnet devices. As part of a complete facilities management system, the BAC-7401 controller provides precise monitoring and control of connected points.
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Programs and program parameters are stored in nonvolatile memory. Auto restart on power failure Application programs KMC Controls supplies the BAC-7401 with programming sequences for heat pump units: Roof top operation based on occupancy, night ◆ setback, proportional hot and chilled water valve control.
BAC-7401 Heat Pump Controller About the BAC-7401 Accessories Environmental limits Operating 32 to 120° F (0 to 49° C) Shipping –40 to 140° F (–40 to 60° C) Humidity 0–95% relative humidity (non-condensing) Installation Supply voltage 24 volts AC (–15%, +20%), 50-60 Hz, 25 VA, Class 2...
Safety considerations Safety considerations KMC Controls assumes the responsibility for providing you a safe product and safety guidelines during its use. Safety means protection to all individuals who install, operate, and service the equipment as well as protection of the equipment itself.
Connecting inputs The BAC-7401 controller has four universal inputs. Each input can be configured to receive either analog or digital signals. By using the optional pull-up resistors, either passive or active devices may be connected to the inputs.
If the pulse is an active voltage (up to a maximum of +5 volts DC ), then place the input pull-up jumper in the Off position. Connecting outputs The BAC-7401 outputs are single-stage triacs designed to directly switch 24-volt ac circuits. Triac 1 and 2 output and...
NetSensor The Network RJ–12 connector provides a connection port to a NetSensor model KMD-1161 or KMD-1181. Link the controller to a NetSensor with a KMC Controls approved cable up to 75 feet long. See the installation guide supplied with the NetSensor for complete NetSensor installation instructions.
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Illustration 2-4 MS/TP network wiring Note The BAC-7401 EIA–485 terminals are labeled -A, +B and S. The S terminal is provided as a connecting point for the shield. The terminal is not connected to the ground of the controller. When connecting to controllers from other manufacturers, verify the shield connection is not connected to ground.
The controllers require an external, 24 volt, AC power source. Use the following guidelines when choosing and wiring transformers. Use a KMC Controls Class–2 transformer of the appropriate size to supply ◆ power to the controllers. KMC Controls recommends powering only one controller from each transformer.
Programming Programming Network configuration For more information on installing, configuring, and programming HVAC system controllers, see the following documents available on the KMC Controls web site: ◆ BACstage User’s Guide to Installation and Getting Started (902-019-62) ◆ BAC-5000 Reference Guide (902019-63) ◆...
BAC-7401 Heat Pump Controller SECTION 3 Operating the controller This section provides a brief overview of the BAC-7401 and the BAC-7401C Direct Digital Controllers. Review this material before you attempt to install the controller. Operation Once configured, programmed and powered up, the controller requires very little user intervention.
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Operating the controller KMC Controls Controls and Indicators Ready LED The green Ready LED indicates the state of the controller. This includes automatic addressing functions that are fully described in the guide MS/TP Addressing For BACnet Controllers. Power up During controller initialization, the Ready LED is continuously illuminated for 5 to 20 seconds.
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BAC-7401 Heat Pump Controller Operating the controller Controls and Indicators Nomad patterns There are three Com LED patterns that indicate that the controller is an automatic addressing nomad controller that is receiving valid MS/TP traffic. Table 3-2 Automatic addressing nomad patterns...
Operating the controller KMC Controls Restoring factory settings estoring factory settings If the controller appears to be operating incorrectly, or is not responding to commands, you may need to reset or restart the controller. To perform a reset or restart, remove the cover to expose the red restart push-button and then use one of the following procedures.
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BAC-7401 Heat Pump Controller Operating the controller Restoring factory settings Caution Returning object values to their relinquished defaults during a cold start may abruptly turn connected equipment on or off. To prevent equipment damage, turn connected equipment off or temporarily remove the output terminal blocks from the controller before performing a warm start.
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