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WE TAKE BUILDING AUTOMATION PERSONALLY MANUAL ARDO OPTIGO...
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Our goal is to make real estates in the world more energy efficient. Regin is an international group and our products sells in over 90 countries. Thanks to our global presence with strong local representation, we are well aware of the requirements of the market, as well as of how our products and systems function under the most variable conditions.
Table of Contents 1 Introduction ..........................5 About this manual.......................5 More information........................5 Display ..........................5 Upgrade and backup of Optigo Ardo ..................6 2 Information for the end user ......................7 LED:s and buttons ......................7 2.1.1 Display .........................7 2.1.2 LED:s ........................7 2.1.3 Summary of the function of the buttons..............8 Navigating the menus ......................8 Changing values........................9 2.3.1...
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Table of Contents 4.3.1 System........................34 4.3.2 Function configuration ..................36 4.3.3 Inputs/Outputs ....................41 4.3.4 Other configuration .....................43 Ventilation ........................44 4.4.1 Actual / Setpoint ....................44 4.4.2 Temperature control ....................47 4.4.3 Fan control......................49 4.4.4 Demand control ....................50 4.4.5 PID controllers ....................51 4.4.6 Manual / Auto.....................53 4.4.7 Status .........................56 Alarm events ........................57...
✓ List of predefined configurations for Optigo ✓ Ardo All the above documents are available for download from Regin’s website, www.regincontrols.com 1.3 Display There is a text display in the Optigo Ardo The display is used to e.g. change values, set timers and monitor alarms.
Introduction 1.4 Upgrade and backup of Optigo Ardo There is an online tool available for Optigo . The tool is used to upgrade the controller and for backup and Ardo to restore the settings. A LAN/Ethernet communication cable is required in order to connect to the controller, and the controller must also be powered up.
Information for the end user Information for the end user The Optigo is a 24 V pre configured ventilation controller with display for use in ventilation applications. Ardo 2.1 LED:s and buttons The controller has an internal text display and features 7 buttons. 2.1.1 Display The display has 4 rows of 20 characters each.
2.2 Navigating the menus The appearance of the start display may vary since there are several different start displays to choose from during configuration. Optigo Ardo 1.0 2021-06-09 14:29 System: Normal run Sp: 22.0 Act: 22.5°C Sp and Act stand for Setpoint and Actual value.
Information for the end user Which menu items that are shown depends on the access level of the user and the configured inputs/outputs and functions. Below, all possible menu entries are shown. Ventilation ✓ Alarm events ✓ Time settings ✓ Inputs/Outputs ✓...
Information for the end user 2.3.2 Enter a completely new value Press the [C] / [▼►] buttons to go to change mode. The value is erased in the window, and you have to ✓ enter a completely new value. If you require a negative number, move the cursor to the leftmost position and press the [▼] button to ✓...
Information for the end user 2. Select Log on and press [►]. Log on Enter password:**** Actual level: None 3. Press [OK] to make a cursor marker appear at the first digit position. 4. Enter the password (4-digit code) by pressing [▲] until the correct digit is displayed. Press the [►] to move to the next position.
N N o o t t e e ! ! If the password for the A A d d m m i i n n level has been changed and then lost, a temporary pass- word can be obtained from Regin. This code is date dependent and valid for one day only.
Information for the end user 2.5.1 Ventilation Ventilation has up to seven submenus: Actual/Setpoint Temperature control Fan control Demand control PID controllers Manual/Auto Status Actual/Setpoint In this submenu, you can read all the actual values of the configured inputs of the circuit. For more information, see 4.4.1 Actual / Setpoint.
Information for the end user 2.5.2 Time settings Optigo Ardo has a year-based clock function. This means that a week-schedule with holiday periods for a full year can be set. The clock has an automatic summertime/wintertime change-over. It has individual schedules for each weekday plus a separate holiday setting. Up to 24 individual holiday periods can be configured.
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Information for the end user For 24 hour running, set a period to 00:00 - 24:00. To inactivate a period, set the time to 00:00 - 00:00. If all periods of a day are set to 00:00 - 00:00, the unit will not run that day.
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Information for the end user Name Unit Default Description Holiday Per.1 Start hh:mm 00:00 24:00 00:00 Start of period 1 holidays. Holiday Per.1 End hh:mm 00:00 24:00 00:00 End of period 1 holidays. Holiday Per.2 Start hh:mm 00:00 24:00 00:00 Start of period 2 holidays.
Information for the end user Name Unit Default Description Holiday Per.24 Start MM:DD 01:01 12:31 01:01 The start date of holiday period 24. Holiday Per.24 End MM:DD 01:01 12:31 01:01 The end date of holiday period 24. Time/Date This menu displays time, date and weekday, and it permits the setting of time and date. Time is shown in 24 hour format.
Information for the end user 2.6.2 Inspect alarms Press the alarm buttons [ALARM] / [◄▲] to display the alarms. ✓ If there is more than one alarm at the same time, this is indicated by up/down arrow symbols at the ✓...
3.1 Function overview The selected control modes and activated functions depends on the selected configuration. Find more information about the available configurations in the document Optigo Ardo 1.0 - Predefined configurations, which is available on Regin's homepage www.regincontrols.com. A description about the activation of a configuration will be found in chapter 4.1 Predefined configurations in Optigo...
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Information for the specialist activated. When cooling recovery is activated the heat exchanger and damper sequence output signal will be activated in the cooling demand. The function also activates the heating function Free heating: if heating is required and the outdoor temperature is higher than the extract air or room temperature, outdoor air will primarily be used.
Information for the specialist 3.2 Temperature control 3.2.1 General Optigo has a choice of the following control modes: Ardo 1. Supply air 2. Room cascade 3. Extract air cascade The supply air temperature controller is reverse acting, i e. the output will increase for decreasing temperature.
Information for the specialist The room temperature is kept at the setpoint value by controlling the output signals for the sequences. Two PI loops are used. Settings and configuration for Room cascade control Table 3-2 Path to configuration and settings for Room cascade Feature Menu path in display Variable...
Information for the specialist 3.3.1 Heater Heater types Water heating Control If a sequence is configured as water heating, it’s possible to select if the sequence should be controlled with freeze protection. The sequence is controlled by the corresponding sequence analog output. Table 3-4 Settings and configuration for water heater Feature Menu path in display...
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Information for the specialist Internal signal Prop. band 100 % Alarm level Freeze protection sensor Figure 3-1 Freeze protection Table 3-5 Settings and configuration for freeze protection Feature Menu path in display Variable Note Configuration of freeze protec- Configuration ►Inputs/Output- ✓...
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Information for the specialist Relay electric heating Control voltage High limit thermostat Optigo Control voltage Auxiliary relay Figure 3-2 Wiring example, high temp. limit. Contactors are drawn inactivated. N N o o t t e e ! ! It is important that the high temperature thermostat is hardwired to disconnect the power to the heater to ensure that the heating is shut down when the thermostat is activated even if the Opti- Ardo should be faulty.
Information for the specialist 3.3.2 Exchanger Control The airflow through the exchanger is controlled by a shut-off damper and a bypass damper. Both dampers are controlled by the same analog output. Defrosting Defrosting is activated when the value of the analog input Defrosting temperature falls below the de-icing limit (-3°C).
Information for the specialist 3.3.3 Cooler Control If a cooler is configured, it’s controlled by the corresponding sequence analog output. Table 3-8 Settings and configuration for water cooling Feature Menu path in display Variable Description Analog output Configuration ► Analog outputs Range output: ►...
Information for the specialist 3.4 Fan control 3.4.1 Fan levels Frequency controlled fans, EC-fans or fans with 2-step control work with the Optigo . The fan can be set Ardo to Low, Normal or High speed. The selection of the fan speed defines which time channel will be active in the application.
Information for the specialist 3.7 Support control Support control is normally used when room temperature control or extract air control has been configured. When extract air control is configured a room sensor must be installed. Support control can also be configured to start only with the supply air fan. In this mode, the extract air fan is not active.
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Information for the specialist 1. Remove the cover by pressing down the locking torques at the edge of the cover using a small screwdriver, and at the same time pulling the cover outwards. 2. Grip the battery firmly with your fingers and lift it upwards until it rises from its holder. 3.
Information for the specialist - Configuration Information for the specialist - Configuration 4.1 Predefined configurations in Optigo Ardo To configure the controller, predefined configurations are used. The configuration is selected in the text display. The predefined configurations are different combinations of components that are activated in the air handling system.
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Information for the specialist - Configuration Figure 4-1 Predefined configurations Read more about predefined configurations in the document Optigo Ardo 1.0 Predefined configurations which is available on Regin's homepage www.regincontrols.com. 32 (76) Optigo Ardo manual, Rev. A...
4.1.1 How to use the predefined configurations Select a predefined configuration in the display. 1. Start from the start menu. Optigo Ardo 1.0 2020-01-08 14:29 System: Normal run Sp:22.0 Act: 22.5°C 2. Press the right button [►] 7 times until you reach the menu to select the configuration.
Information for the specialist - Configuration 4.3 Configuration of Optigo Ardo 4.3.1 System Configuration System General Unit settings To configure the system there are two configurations that can be made: General settings ✓ Unit settings ✓ General settings Under General is information about the controller, and some general settings can be made. General Choose Language Choose Start Screen...
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Information for the specialist - Configuration Show headline, date/time, vent. mode, supply temp / setp. Optigo Ardo 1.0 2019-08-01 11:28 System: Normal speed Sp: 32.8°C Act:33.1°C Second line: Date and time Third line: Status of the unit Fourth line: Supply temperature and setpoint Show headline, vent.
Information for the specialist - Configuration Unit settings Select if the temperature should be displayed in Celsius (°C) or Fahrenheit (°F) 4.3.2 Function configuration Configuration Function config. Function activation Heater Exch. / Mix. Damper Cooler Add. heater Temperature control Sequence settings Fan control Fan compensation Support control...
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Information for the specialist - Configuration The Auto restart function makes it possible to block automatic restart of the unit at power-up. At power-up, the B-alarm Restart blocked after power on is generated. Once this alarm has been acknowledged, the unit will start. Sequences There are four sequences in the controller, and which sequence or sequences that will be used depends on which predefined configuration that has been chosen in the controller.
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Information for the specialist - Configuration Table 4-1 Sequence settings (continued) Menu Setting alternatives Note Sequence output when the unit is stopped Writable Sequence output when fire mode (%) Writable Starting order heating/cooling The following picture shows the default settings of the configured sequences, where the Exchanger or Mixed damper starts first in heating mode followed by the Heater and the Additional heater.
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Information for the specialist - Configuration Sequence settings These settings are used the define the start of the sequences when the unit starts. There are two different modes to start the unit: Normal start up ✓ Warm (Heat) start up ✓...
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Information for the specialist - Configuration Table 4-5 Settings for fan compensation Menu Setting alternatives Note Fan level ✓ All levels ✓ Low speed ✓ Normal speed ✓ High speed ✓ Low + Normal speed ✓ Normal + High speed Mode ✓...
Information for the specialist - Configuration control Settings for CO2 control Table 4-8 Settings for CO2 control Display Setting alternatives Note Setpoint SAF ✓ Low speed ✓ Normal speed ✓ High speed Setpoint EAF ✓ Low speed ✓ Normal speed ✓...
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Information for the specialist - Configuration Table 4-9 Analog inputs Variable Settings Note Terminal The number of terminals are depending on Optigo Ardo model ✓ ✓ AI 1…4 ✓ UAI 1…4 Sensor type ✓ Pt1000 ✓ Ni1000LG ✓ Ni1000 ✓ 0…10 V Min input (V) Writable (Default 0)
Information for the specialist - Configuration Table 4-11 Analog outputs Variable Settings Note Terminal The number of terminals are depending on Optigo Ardo model ✓ ✓ AO 1…5 Range output ✓ 0…10 V ✓ 2…10 V ✓ 10…2 V ✓ 10…0 V Digital outputs, DO Digital outputs can be NC (Normally Closed) or NO (Normally Opened).
Information for the specialist - Configuration 4.4 Ventilation Ventilation Actual/Setpoint Temperature control Fan control Demand control PID controllers Manual/Auto Status 4.4.1 Actual / Setpoint Actual/Setpoint Temperature Room air controller Extract air contr. Supply air contr. Fans Supply air fan Extract air fan Freeze protection Exchanger Read and adjust setpoints for:...
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Information for the specialist - Configuration Supply air fan ✓ Extract air fan ✓ Freeze protection ✓ Exchanger ✓ Temperature Table 4-13 Setpoints for temperature control Variable Read/Write Default Min/Max Note value Actual control type Outdoor temperature (°C) Supply air temperature (°C) Room temperature (°C) Extract air temperature (°C) Setpoint adjustment (°C)
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Information for the specialist - Configuration Supply air controller Table 4-16 Setpoints for supply air control Variable Read/Write Default Min/Max Note value Actual supply air temperature (°C) Setpoint adjustment (°C) -10/10 Actual setpoint supply air (°C) Setpoint adjustment low speed (°C) W -50/50 Setpoint adjutment high speed (°C) W -50/50...
Information for the specialist - Configuration Supply air fan Table 4-19 Setpoints for supply air fan Variable Read/Write Default Min/Max Note value Actual level Output (%) Actual setpoint compensation (%) Extract air fan Table 4-20 Setpoints for extract air fan Variable Read/Write Default...
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Information for the specialist - Configuration Summer mode N N o o t t e e ! ! The menu Exch. / Mix. Damper refers to the sequence Exch. / Mix. Damper. The menu Exchanger refers to a physical exchanger. Sequences A to D Read more about sequences in 4.3.2 Function configuration.
Information for the specialist - Configuration Summer mode Table 4-26 Settings for Summer mode Variable Read/Write Default Min/Max Note value Date for start of summer period 1/31 Month for start of summer period 1/12 Date for end of summer period 1/31 Month for end of summer period 1/12...
Information for the specialist - Configuration Extract air fan Table 4-29 Settings for extract air fan Variable Read/Write Default Min/Max Note value Start delay (s) 0/3600 Stop delay (s) 0/3600 Outdoor air damper stop delay (s) 0/3600 EAF speed min limit (%) 0/100 EAF speed max limit (%) 0/100...
Information for the specialist - Configuration Free cooling Read more about free cooling in 3.6 Free cooling. Table 4-32 Settings for free cooling Variable Read/Write Default Min/Max Note value Free cooling mode Running if day outdoor temperature 10/40 > (°C) Stop if night outdoor temperature >...
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Information for the specialist - Configuration Heater Exch. /Mix. Damper Cooler Add. heater Freeze protection Defrosting Room air controller Table 4-34 Settings for PID-control - Room air control Variable Read/Write Default value Min/Max Note P-band 0/1000 I-time (s) 0/9999 Extract air controller Table 4-35 Settings for PID-control - Extract air control Variable Read/Write...
Information for the specialist - Configuration Freeze protection Table 4-38 Settings for PID-control - Freeze protection Variable Read/Write Default value Min/Max Note P-band 0/1000 I-time (s) 0/9999 D-time (s) 0/9999 Defrosting Table 4-39 Settings for PID-control - Defrosting Variable Read/Write Default value Min/Max Note...
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Information for the specialist - Configuration Running indication Ventilation unit Table 4-40 Settings for ventilation unit Variable Alternatives Read/Write Note Mode ✓ ✓ Auto ✓ Low speed ✓ Normal speed ✓ High speed Fan controls Table 4-41 Settings for fan controls Variable Alternatives Note...
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Information for the specialist - Configuration Table 4-42 Settings for sequence A to D (continued) Variable Alternatives Note Mode ✓ Manual ✓ Auto Start ✓ ✓ Start Mode ✓ ✓ ✓ Auto Start Read only Change-over Table 4-43 Settings for change-over, Supply air fan, Extract air fan Variable Alternatives Note...
Information for the specialist - Configuration Table 4-45 Settings for dampers Variable Alternatives Note Mode ✓ ✓ ✓ Auto Start Read only Sum Alarm Table 4-46 Settings for alarms Variable Alternatives Note Mode ✓ ✓ ✓ Auto Start Read only Extra time channel Table 4-47 Settings for extra time channel Variable...
Information for the specialist - Configuration Ventilation Unit Heater Exch. /Mix. Damper Cooler Add. heater Timer channel Status for the ventilation unit, sequences A to D and timer channels. Ventilation unit ✓ Operation mode ✓ Schedule ✓ Manual mode ✓ External stop ✓...
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Information for the specialist - Configuration Time/Date Optigo Ardo has a year-based clock function. This means that a week-schedule with holiday periods for a full year can be set. The clock has an automatic summertime/wintertime change-over. It has individual schedules for each weekday plus a separate holiday setting. Up to 24 individual holiday periods can be configured.
Information for the specialist - Configuration 4.6.1 Extra time channel One digital output can be used as a timer controlled output with individual week-schedule and four activation periods per day. 4.6.2 Holiday calendar The system operator can define specific periods of operation or non-operation throughout the year. During these defined periods, the settings in the week schedule do not apply.
Information for the specialist - Configuration 4.8.1 Alarm configuration The alarm configuration menu permits configuration of the priority for all alarms. A complete alarm list with default settings and actions, can be found in Appendix D Alarm list. It contains all the default alarm texts and priorities.
Information for the specialist - Configuration Log on Log off Change password The controller has four different access levels. The choice of access level determines which menus are shown, as well as which parameters can be changed in the displayed menus. Guest level does not require logging on, and only permits changes in running mode and gives read-only ✓...
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N N o o t t e e ! ! If the password for the A A d d m m i i n n level has been changed and then lost, a temporary pass- word can be obtained from Regin. This code is date dependent and valid for one day only.
Information for the installer Information for the installer 5.1 Installation Ardo 5.1.1 Optigo The controller can be mounted in a DIN-standard casing (minimum 9 modules), on a DIN-rail in a cabinet or, using a suitable front-mounting kit, in a cabinet door or other control panel. Figure 5-1 Optigo Ardo C C a a u u t t i i o o n n ! ! Before removing the controller from the terminal block, be sure to switch off the supply...
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Information for the installer 230VAC G (24VAC) G0 (OV) SM230A-SR RVAx-24A Contact Modular conn. 4P4C DI1 - 8 AO1 - 5 Ext.disp. UI1 - 4 24V AC/DC TCP/IP DO1 - 7 AI1 - 4 RJ45 Contact 0V +24V +24V CO2 - CTRTA 24VDC transmitter...
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Information for the installer Universal inputs configured as an analog input must refer to an Agnd terminal. A universal input configured as a digital input must, just like other digital inputs refer to C+ on terminal 4. It may only be wired to voltage-free contacts. Analog outputs Analog outputs must refer to a Agnd terminal.
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Information for the installer Figure 5-4 24 V DC supply and 24 V DC relays Figure 5-5 24 V AC supply and 24 V DC relays Figure 5-6 24 V DC supply and 24 V AC relays 66 (76) Optigo Ardo manual, Rev.
Information for the installer 5.2 Commissioning To commission the controller, start by selecting a configuration suitable for your application. Some of the parameters in the configuration can be changed, for example temperature setpoints. Change the setpoints if needed. 5.3 Resetting the controller Reset the controller by pressing the reset button, using for example a paper clip.
A.1.1 General data Supply voltage 24 V AC (21…27 V AC) 50…60 Hz / 20…36 V DC Power consumption See Table B-1 Optigo Ardo Models in Appendix B Model overview Ambient temperature 0…50 °C Ambient humidity Max. 95 % RH Storage temperature -20…70 °C...
Appendix B Model overview Name Supply voltage Description OPA151D-4 24 V Ardo controller with 15 IOs OPA281D-4 24 V Ardo controller with 28 IOs Table B-1 Optigo Ardo Models Name RS485 Ethernet Display Power ports ports consum- ption (VA) OPA151D-4...
Input and output lists Appendix C Input and output lists The lists below are intended to be used as a memory aid during configuration, in order to help keep track of the desired input and output functions. The left column contains a description of the in-/output signal and the right column shows the text displayed in the controller.
Input and output lists C.4 Analog outputs ✓ ✓ Description Name in display Sequence A output in (%) Sequence A Sequence B output in (%) Sequence B Sequence C output in (%) Sequence C Sequence D output in (%) Sequence D change-over (%) Change-over Control signal Supply air fan in (%)
Alarm list Appendix D Alarm list The alarm text, priority and delay columns show the factory set values. Alarm text Prio Delay Limit Description Malfunction supply air 120s Malfunction supply air fan 120s Malfunction extract air fan Malfunction extract air Filter alarm supply air 180s Filter alarm supply air pressure switch...
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Alarm list Alarm text Prio Delay Limit Description Manual control Manual control of sequence D sequence D Output in manual Analog or digital output in manual mode operation Sensor error outdoor air Malfunction in connected sensor temperature Sensor error supply air Malfunction in connected sensor temperature Sensor error extract air...
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