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Air handling unit controller USER MANUAL NO POWER & SIGNAL CABLES TOGETHER READ CAREFULLY IN THE TEXT! k.Air +030220981 - ENG Up to date version available on www.carel.com...
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The technical specifi cations shown in the manual may be changed without conditions of the fi nal installation. prior warning. The liability of CAREL in relation to its products is specifi ed in the CAREL general contract conditions, available on the website www.carel.
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1.1 Main features .......................7 9.1 Dampers ......................49 1.2 Map of points and functional diagram ..........8 9.2 Activation ......................50 1.3 Series of accessories for k.Air ..............10 9.3 Shutdown ......................52 9.4 Types of control ....................54 2. Communication ports ..........13 9.5 PID control ......................
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• integrated web server interface. k.Air is available in two sizes: mini P/N P+DA00FHD*FK and large P/N P+5A00SFC*LK. Both models share the same software functions, however they diff er in terms of the number and characteristics of the available inputs/outputs and serial communi- cation ports.
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Fig. 1.c Addr. Modbus Devices Addr. Modbus Devices Supply Fan Humisonic Return fan 6..7 Humifog 1...4 c.PCOe 128…137 Serial Probe μChiller Th-Tune Power+ Tab. 1.b boss pGDx pGNE serial probe serial probe Fig. 1.d k.air +030220981 rel. 1.2 - 01.12.2020 Introduction...
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Series of accessories for k.Air Below is a list of devices that are suitable for use with k.Air. CAREL has passive and active temperature probes and diff erential pressure probes, for duct installation, designed specifi cally for heat recovery units and small air handling units.
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The pGDx terminal can be used to fully browse the k.Air webserver, thus acting as a unit terminal. In the version with built-in T/H pro- be, it can be used as a room terminal, getting the temperature and humidity values directly from the main controller.
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DC compressors, guaranteeing greater compressor protection and reliability and high unit effi ciency. CAREL’s “APPLICA” app, available on Google Play for the Android operating system, makes it easier to confi gure parameters and commission the unit. Operation of μChiller is descri- bed in the user manual +0300053EN.
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2. COMMUNICATION PORTS See the c.pCO manual +0300057EN for the hardware characteristics of the serial ports. The k.Air controller manages the proto- cols on the serial ports shown in the table. Ref. Type/connectors Model Specifi cations Protocol J3 Disp. k.Air mini •...
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Assembly and dimensions – mm (in) The k.Air controllers are available in the DIN rail mounting version. See the technical documentation +0300057EN. The th- Tune terminal is available in the fl ush- mounted and wall- mounted versions. For assembly, see the techni- cal leafl ets +0500016IE, +0500017IE.
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ID: digital inputs with voltage A (*) Built-in display and keypad Type: digital inputs with voltage-free contacts μSD Slot ID..: digital inputs with voltage A (*) IDH..: digital inputs with voltage B (**) Optional BMS card Tab. 3.a k.air +030220981 rel. 1.2 - 01.12.2020 Hardware installation...
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• reduce the path of probe cables as much as possible, and avoid spiral paths that enclose power devices; • in the event of any malfunctions, do not attempt to repair the device, rather contact a CAREL service centre. Electrical installation Important: before carrying out any maintenance, disconnect the controller from the power supply by moving the main system switch to “off ”.
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: for connection cable lengths > 50 m or to connect multiple terminals, use the TCONN6J000 accessory. See manual +0300057EN. L < 50 m cavo telefonico telephone cable k.Air large Tx/Rx J11 pLAN pGD1 Fig. 3.j k.air +030220981 rel. 1.2 - 01.12.2020 Hardware installation...
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(*)Excluding DP**Q and DP****2 probes Note: the table indicates the maximum number of inputs that can be connected. For example, with k.Air mini, a maximum of two 4- 20 mA inputs from probes powered by the controller and a maximum of four 4-20 mA inputs probes powered externally can be connected.
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For the operating range, see the probe data sheets. The controller can be connected to all CAREL DP* series active temperature and humidity probes confi gured with 4-20 mA signal.
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Maximum number of analogue outputs that can be connected Analogue outputs (not opto-isolated) k.Air mini k.Air large c.pCOe 0-10 Vdc (class 2) (maximum current 2 mA) max. 5 max. 5 Tab. 3.i k.air +030220981 rel. 1.2 - 01.12.2020 Hardware installation...
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Vterm k.Air large: 24 Vdc ± 10% - To be used to power an external terminal as an alternative to the one connected to J10, Pmax = 1.5 W. Max connection cable length: 30 m; if the length exceeds 10 m, use a shielded cable with the shield connected to earth.
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Correct operation is not guaranteed if actuators with voltage inputs are connected; • for k.Air large, power analogue outputs VG-VG0 at the same voltage supplied at G-G0: connect G to VG and G0 to VG0. This applies to both AC and DC power supplies.
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NO output relay Tab. 3.p The following tables apply in relation to the type of insulation. Insulation type on k.Air mini andc.pCOe Between relays in group 1 (R1, R2) and 2 (R3, R4, R5) basic Between relays in group 3 (R6) and relays in group 1 and 2 reinforced Tab.
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+0500059IE. The k.Air controller is designed to be able to host up to four c.pCOe cards with serial addresses from 2 to 5; to assign the serial address to the c.pCOe card, the dipswitches on the card must be set as shown in the fi gure; the “Ext” dipswitch must be set to “OFF”...
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4. USER INTERFACE Introduction The k.Air system uses the user terminal (P/N PGNE000*) for displaying alarms and some key values, and for setting the parame- ters. The terminal comprises a display and 6- button keypad for confi guring and programming the unit. The main information can also be displayed on the pGDX graphic terminal.
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The parameters can be set on the user terminal. Access to the parameters depends on the level: User (password = 0000), Service (password = 1234) and Manufacturer (password = 5678). Press Prg to access the main menu. 1/14 Z. Wizard A. Unit B. Fans Fig. 4.d k.air +030220981 rel. 1.2 - 01.12.2020 User interface...
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4-8. Note: the parameters that can be set are shown on the display in UPPER CASE. EXAMPLE: setting the current date/time k.air +030220981 rel. 1.2 - 01.12.2020 User interface...
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Dampers status: Req: Act: Status: Recovery Fresh: Close Recovery Freecooling Freeheating Defrost Bypassed Damper status based on opening time Bypass damper status and request, unit status. Outside air, mixing and exhaust damper status k.air +030220981 rel. 1.2 - 01.12.2020 User interface...
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Scheduler active: daily programming, holiday Unit status: COMFORT program or special days. Daily: The next two screens show information on the software ver- Vacation: sion and operating system, the size of the k.Air controller and Special day: the cycle time. ECONOMY PRE-COMFORT COMFORT On/Off...
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Fig. 5.b Note: see technical leafl ets +0500016IE/+ 0500017IE for assembly of the terminal. Once connected to the k.Air controller and enabled, th- Tune allows the user to control the room temperature and relative humi- dity ( NOTE: the room humidity set point can however only be set on the pGDE terminal) and change some settings, such as operating mode and time bands.
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Long press (3 s, after disabling the time bands): access the clock/time band setting menu. Use the knob to select the following options: • CLOCK: set the current date/time IMPORTANT: the setting has NO eff ect, the reference time is set on k.Air/pGDE; • TIMEBAND: set •...
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Setting the time bands See the paragraph at the end of the chapter. The time bands set on the th- Tune terminal are only eff ective when the k.Air controller is in Comfort mode. In Economy mode, the unit set point depends on the set point confi gured on the corresponding screen on the controller.
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The resulting room temperature set point is shown in the fi gure, where it can be seen that the th-Tune set point is only consi- dered when the pGDE is in “Comfort” mode. k.air +030220981 rel. 1.2 - 01.12.2020 th-Tune (accessory)
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3. supply probe reading; 4. outside probe reading. After 10 s the terminal returns to the standard display. Note: the set point will be correctly displayed after selecting the main control probe (Ac18) k.air +030220981 rel. 1.2 - 01.12.2020 th-Tune (accessory)
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With th-Tune installed, the unit set point is the combination of: • Main scheduler on k.air • th-Tune scheduler (active only if the k.air scheduler is not active or it is in Comfort mode) • Change set point using the control knob.
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6. Press the knob: the icon for the fi rst can be selected: time band fl ashes – Monday to Sunday (Mon, .., Sun); – Monday to Friday (Mon, ..., Fri); – Saturday and Sunday (Sat, Sun); – every day (Mon/Tue/.../Sun). k.air +030220981 rel. 1.2 - 01.12.2020 th-Tune (accessory)
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16. Press the knob (ESC) or the Power button one or more times to go back to the stan- dard display. Press Clock to activate the time bands (the home icon is displayed). k.air +030220981 rel. 1.2 - 01.12.2020 th-Tune (accessory)
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If needing to use the temperature and humidity probes included in the pGDx terminal: • go to screen Y065 and enter the last 4 digits of the MAC Address. In this way, k.air will acquire the values read by the tem- perature and humidity probe, which can be assigned as a room temperature and humidity probe for the space where the terminal is located.
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The pGDX terminal is now ready to display the pages from the k.air web server, presenting the main information on the control- ler intuitively and graphically. It can also be used to set the User and Service parameters. The main rule for navigating the pages and setting the parameters is that the clickable areas are identifi ed by white icons and texts.
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BLDC c. Power+ V. EXV W. In/Out a. Status b. Confi guration X. Settings a. Date/time b. Language c. Unit of measure d. Pwd change e. Initialization Y. Connectivity Z. Logout k.air +030220981 rel. 1.2 - 01.12.2020 Menu description...
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• Heat recovery unit: PID parameters, activation thresholds, defrost parameters; • Modulating bypass damper: minimum and maximum limits, operating hours; • Humidifi er: type (modulating or CAREL humiSonic controlled via serial), set operating hours before alarm; • Enable humidifi cation control, PID parameters;...
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(heater/water coil) and the type (ON/OFF, modulating); • select the type of heat exchanger (plate/rotary), outside air damper and bypass damper; • select the type of humidifi er (modulating/humiSonic/Humifog). k.air +030220981 rel. 1.2 - 01.12.2020 Menu description...
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• all of the controller’s inputs are connected correctly. k.Air must be commissioned from the pGDE user terminal. Note: k.Air is factory set for correct display on a pGDE terminal with address 32 in the pLAN network (default); for more details on using the terminal, see manual +0300057EN.
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Upload confi guration from USB pen drive All k.Air models are equipped with a USB or micro USB host (Master) port that a USB mass storage device can be plugged into (typically a USB pen drive or portable hard disk) so as to load a custom confi guration.
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Unit of measure The k.Air controller is confi gured to display International System units of measure. Access screen Wc01 to set a diff erent unit of measure, if desired. The options are international system (Int), Imperial (UK) and other systems used in the United States (USA) and Canada (CAN).
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Reset all counters Tab. 8.r FieldBus serial port confi guration The k.Air software manages the devices that communicate via the FieldBus (mini model) or Fieldbus2 (large model) serial network using the Modbus protocol, with the following frame: • baud rate: 19200;...
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Important: when loading a confi guration, all of the parameters are set to the value saved in the fi le, and therefore any sub- sequent changes will be lost. Important: unplug any USB cables connected to the USB device port (k.Air large) before loading a confi guration. 8.10.1 Save/load to the controller’s internal memory...
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2. access screen Ac99; 3. select “Import”, “USB”; 4. type in the exact fi le name and confi rm; 5. a confi rmation message is shown to indicate that the operation was successful. k.air +030220981 rel. 1.2 - 01.12.2020 Commissioning...
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9. FUNCTIONS Dampers k.air manages up to six types of dampers, on/off or modulating, with the following specifi c control functions: Damper Relationship Control Fresh air Unit activation and main control functions Air quality Frost protection Exhaust Temperature control Mixing...
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Activation The k.air software enables the unit to be switched on only if all of the enabled commands are set to ON (from pGDE/thTune, BMS, digital input, scheduler). When the unit is switched on, a procedure is activated to verify all of the safety conditions and activate the devices following a certain sequence;...
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If the fl ow switch is activated during steady state operation, the behaviour is shown in the fi gure. Flow switch Flow switch Flow switch Retry nr. Number of attempts Alarm Delay at start-up Alarm Alarm Time Delay in steady state Fig. 9.d k.air +030220981 rel. 1.2 - 01.12.2020 Functions...
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Tab. 9.f Shutdown In the same way as when switching on, the k.Air software enables the unit to be switched off if at least one of the enabled commands is set to OFF (PGD1/th-Tune, BMS, DI, Scheduler). Once the command is received, the unit goes into shutdown status, during which the devices follow a specifi c sequence until the unit is completely switched OFF.
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Supply fan delay Supply fan = regulation request FLOW OK ? ALARM All retries have been attempted Warning: supply air flow error ALARM All retries have been attempted SHUT DOWN STEADY STATE Fig. 9.e k.air +030220981 rel. 1.2 - 01.12.2020 Functions...
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(considered as the main set point) by adding/subtracting an off set, based on the deviation of the return/room probe values. See the chapter on Temperature control for more details. k.air +030220981 rel. 1.2 - 01.12.2020 Functions...
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9.5.2 Sequential PID The k.Air controller has diff erent functions and devices that can act alone or in a coordinated way to ensure the best indoor comfort conditions. Each of these devices may either be present or absent, or enabled or disabled on the unit; therefore, de- pending on the situation, it will have a diff erent impact on energy consumption during operation.
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A, but according to the incremental PID algorithm, the second request also starts from zero, as if the curve for the second device were shifted to the right by the value of Diff _1. k.air +030220981 rel. 1.2 - 01.12.2020 Functions...
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9.5.3 Incremental PID Incremental PID is the most common control mode on k.air. It is used for a single point control and is based on a PID controller designed to avoid variations in the output in the event of variations to the set point.
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Minimum supply set point Offset max Supply setpoint 1/2 Supply set point 1/2 Minimum Room Supply set point RoomRet_T Room or return temperature set point RoomRet_Set Room or return set point Time Time Fig. 9.p k.air +030220981 rel. 1.2 - 01.12.2020 Functions...
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Tab. 9.m Cooling and heating The k.Air controller is extremely fl exible in adapting to the temperature control demands and characteristics of the system so as to respond to changes in season or over a day. The unit can operate (Ac22): •...
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R/W HR1313 AV2821 Ac28 Cooling/Heating coil water temperature cooling threshold 15.0 - 99.9 99.9 °C R/W HR1314 AV2822 Cooling/Heating coil water temperature heating threshold 25.0 - 99.9 99.9 °C R/W HR1315 AV2823 Tab. 9.o k.air +030220981 rel. 1.2 - 01.12.2020 Functions...
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Coils k.air can manage up to three coils, called preheating, main and reheating. Each of these has diff erent characteristics and requi- rements. The table below summarises the main features, while the details are described in the chapters corresponding to each control function.
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The anti-seize function, which involves forcing the pump on for 30 s, is activated after a fi xed time of one week of inactivity. A further option available is control of the coil supply water temperature. k.air activates an alarm on exceeding a high or low temperature threshold, after a settable delay.
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Direct expansion coil with integrated management This confi guration, available only on k.air mini, involves the installation of a refrigerant circuit using the inputs/outputs, unipolar expansion valve and communication with the Power+ inverter on the controller, so as to integrate direct expansion architecture with high effi ciency.
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The uChiller direct expansion architecture involves modular architecture, with the refrigerant circuit managed by an external uChiller controller, connected via the Fieldbus serial port available on k.air. This allows to the refrigeration unit to be expanded to include two circuits with two compressors each, either on/off or BLDC. Unlike integrated direct expansion management, the source heat exchanger is managed externally from the air handling unit, via a condensing/evaporation signal.
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9.10.4 BLDC compressor start-up procedure k.air manages the start-up of BLDC compressors in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifi cations: on starting, the com- pressor is brought to start-up speed and kept at that speed, irrespective of the control request, for the entire minimum on time;...
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1. Decrease the rate of capacity increase. 2. Reduce capacity High motor current prevention (zone 4) Device Description BLDC compressor 1. Decrease the rate of capacity increase. 2. Reduce capacity MOP with specifi c algorithm k.air +030220981 rel. 1.2 - 01.12.2020 Functions...
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Compressor delay at start-up/in operation Compressor start-up is a critical phase and for this reason k.air has diff erentiated control for some alarms to exceed the transient phase from compressor start- up and allow it to reach steady operation. The following alarms implement this feature: •...
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Carel’s Power+ and ExV system. uChiller can be easily integrated with k.air via the Fieldbus serial port to develop air handling units with a direct expansion main coil.
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4. Using the Applica or uChiller display app, confi gure the parameters relating to the refrigeration unit. 5. Set parameter Hd00 (supervisor address) to 10. 6. On the k.air pGDE terminal, enable the main coil as uChiller on screen Ac08, and set the operating mode on Da01. 7. k.air with uChiller direct expansion is now operational.
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For example, if set to 30%, it means when the fresh air damper is fully closed, IEC is limited by 30%. By default the parameter is set to 0%, i.e. the limit is disabled. k.air +030220981 rel. 1.2 - 01.12.2020 Functions...
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Control can be performed using the relative humidity value or the absolute humidity value. To assist commissioning, the set point will still be the relative humidity value, and k.air will then calculate the equivalent in abso- lute humidity by taking into account the temperature set point; the result is shown on the info screen.
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Ac60. The eff ect is a progressive increase in heating device output, in heating mode (if present), and, subsequently, a reduction in humidifi er output, which is the only active stage in cooling mode. k.air +030220981 rel. 1.2 - 01.12.2020 Functions...
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BV253 Tab. 9.ab Note: if CAREL humiSonic or Humifog humidifi ers are used, the humidifi er must be confi gured according to the commissio- ning procedure, as described in the specifi c manuals or technical leafl ets. 9.15 Dehumidifi cation Dehumidifi cation is controlled by a main cooling or mixed coil, when appropriately enabled (Ac04).
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RecT Return temperature ExtT Outside temperature Temperature Set point delta_fh Freeheating activation delta delta_fc delta_fc delta_fc Freecooling activation delta ExtT RetT ExtT RetT Fig. 9.af ON : RetT-ExtT> delta_fc ; OFF : RetT-ExtT<0 k.air +030220981 rel. 1.2 - 01.12.2020 Functions...
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The controller adjusts the modulating fresh air damper (in sync with the mixing damper), and the bypass damper, if fi tted, is opened completely. Note: when the freecooling activation conditions are active, the heat recovery stage is disabled.. k.air +030220981 rel. 1.2 - 01.12.2020 Functions...
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Ac01, is always available as a control stage in the main sequential temperature control PID. However, the freecooling/freehe- ating conditions must not be true at the same time, as these are mutually exclusive. k.air can manage the following types of heat recovery unit: Type...
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9.18 Fans k.air manages up to two fans, one for supply and one for return, which may be: • On/off ; • Modulating; • 3-speed modulating; • Modulating EBMpapst via Modbus; • Modulating Ziehlabegg via Modbus; The return fan is optional, and if enabled it will be the same type as the supply fan. The confi guration is available on screen Ac01 and subsequently in menu B.Fans.
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R/W HR1899 AV3379 Tab. 9.al 9.18.2 Flow and thermal overload alarm On k.air the following digital contacts can be enabled to check correct functioning of the fans • Supply fan thermal protector, total unit shutdown • Return fan thermal protector, fans stopped •...
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R/W CS249 BV249 (FALSE: minimum ventilation; TRUE: free cooling) Tab. 9.ao 9.18.5 Filters k.air can manage the following fi lters: • Supply fi lter 1 alarm • Supply fi lter 2 alarm • Return fi lter alarm • Filter alarm •...
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• If the fl ow- rate or static pressure set point is set to the maximum allowable value, air quality control will no longer have any eff ect on the fans, as there is no more margin for modulation. k.air +030220981 rel. 1.2 - 01.12.2020 Functions...
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Auxiliary control can drive a system actuator or an actuator with direct eff ect on indoor comfort. In the latter case, the set point is made available via the quick menu on the main screen, after selecting “enable quick menu”. This allows the set point to be defi ned by the end user with unprotected access. k.air +030220981 rel. 1.2 - 01.12.2020 Functions...
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The On/Off heater features “direct- heating” activation, with the trend shown in the fi gure, while for the modulating heater, the action depends on the PID parameters. Heating/direct Ext_pr diff Heating/direct 100% Ext_pr Outside temperature probe Ext_pr Set point diff Diff Diff erential Fig. 9.al k.air +030220981 rel. 1.2 - 01.12.2020 Functions...
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Sanifi cation device is always on when the unit is switched on. In case of unit off by supervisor or scheduler, sanifi cation device status can be set. k.air manages a digital input alarm for sanifi cation device. If it is activated, ventilation works in normal operation but unit switches to full fresh air (externa damper full open, mixing damper full closed).
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The frost prevention function aims to bring the unit back to normal control by reducing the supply of fresh outside air. Procedure: The fresh air and exhaust dampers start closing and the fans begin to decrease speed until reaching the condition for activating frost protection. k.air +030220981 rel. 1.2 - 01.12.2020 Functions...
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50.0 100.0 R/W HR1664 AV3159 Db06 PreHeating coil request during antifreeze off status 50.0 100.0 R/W HR1673 AV3168 Dc06 PostHeating coil request during antifreeze off status 50.0 100.0 R/W HR1681 AV3176 Tab. 9.bc k.air +030220981 rel. 1.2 - 01.12.2020 Functions...
The unit starts defrosting if these three conditions occur simultaneously: 1. unit in heating mode 2. compressor on 3. evaporation temperature (conversion from suction pressure) < start defrost threshold During defrosting, the fans operate at the speed set for “Defrost fan request”. k.air +030220981 rel. 1.2 - 01.12.2020 Functions...
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• Post-dripping (D), phase in which the fans go to the speed set for “Fan request after post-dripping” (Ua07) so as to completely expel any water that is still on the coil. The post-dripping duration can be set, and once it ends the compressor starts again in normal heat pump operation. k.air +030220981 rel. 1.2 - 01.12.2020 Functions...
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Fans request during evaporator defrost: post dripping 30.0 100.0 R/W HR1547 AV3048 Fans request during evaporator defrost: post dripping R/W HR1548 PIV3049 Ua33 Disable Low supply temperature alarm TRUE R/W CS250 BV250 Tab. 9.bf k.air +030220981 rel. 1.2 - 01.12.2020 Functions...
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9.26 Probe error management The k.Air controller software features specifi c device management and/or control functions in the event of probe errors. Normally, the device or function associated with a probe alarm is deactivated, so as to avoid control being based on inaccurate values, however in some special cases the devices can be managed by setting a fi xed percentage, so as to allow the unit to continue operating, albeit without guaranteeing optimal control.
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Unit setpoints - Room temperature - Cooling - Pre-comfort - High limit value 28.0 LowLimVal 100.0 °C R/W HR1108 AV2618 Unit setpoints - Room temperature - Heating - Pre-comfort - High limit value 23.0 LowLimVal 100.0 °C R/W HR1109 AV2619 k.air +030220981 rel. 1.2 - 01.12.2020 Functions...
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Unit setpoints - Return static pressure - Comfort - High limit value 600.0 LowLimVal MaxVal_ RW Pa R/W HR1151 AV2661 Unit setpoints - Return static pressure - Comfort - High limit value 600.0 LowLimVal MaxVal_ RW Pa R/W HR1151 AV2661 k.air +030220981 rel. 1.2 - 01.12.2020 Functions...
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Unit setpoints - Humidity - Cooling - Comfort - High limit value 60.0 LowLimVal 100.0 R/W HR1177 AV2687 Unit setpoints - Humidity - Heating - Comfort - High limit value 55.0 LowLimVal 100.0 R/W HR1178 AV2688 Tab. 9.bh k.air +030220981 rel. 1.2 - 01.12.2020 Functions...
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9.28 Time bands The time bands are managed by the k.air controller Scheduler function; this function features a weekly schedule, special days (up to 15) and vacations (up to 3). For each of these three groups, either a fi xed profi le (Off , Comfort, Precomfort, Economy) or a daily program chosen from four pre-settable confi gurations can be selected.
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02/01 Note: for the daily pro- Comfort Comfort grams, the time bands must be in chronological order, and Economy midnight (00:00), where neces- sary, must be the fi rst set band. Fig. 9.bb k.air +030220981 rel. 1.2 - 01.12.2020 Functions...
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Start month 2 R/W HR1235 PIV2743 End day 2 R/W HR1236 PIV2744 End month 2 R/W HR1237 PIV2745 Program R/W HR1238 PIV2746 Enable vacation 3 R/W CS208 BV208 Start day 3 R/W HR1239 PIV2747 k.air +030220981 rel. 1.2 - 01.12.2020 Functions...
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Day 15 R/W HR1287 PIV2795 Month 15 R/W HR1288 PIV2796 Program R/W HR1289 PIV2797 Ab27 Enable Party mode from c.pCO FALSE 0 R/W CS224 BV224 Party mode duration 10080 R/W HR1291 PIV2799 Tab. 9.bi k.air +030220981 rel. 1.2 - 01.12.2020 Functions...
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9.29 VDI 6022-1 management k.air provides a function, based on the VDI 6022-1 standard, to improve system hygiene. Both operational and maintenance functions are provided. VDI management, enabled on screen Ac86, includes: 1. A specifi c menu used to fi nely calibrate the active control logic for scheduled maintenance.
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Reset type (FALSE: Blocker Alarm; TRUE: Warning) TRUE R/W CS337 BV337 Enable of the VDI function TRUE R/W CS338 BV338 Month selection variable R/W HR1712 PIV3207 Reset type (FALSE: Blocker Alarm; TRUE: Warning) TRUE R/W CS339 BV339 k.air +030220981 rel. 1.2 - 01.12.2020 Functions...
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Jb30 Countdown before the next inspection 65535 IR538 PIV3852 Reset timings after the inspection R/W CS373 BV373 Countdown before the next inspection 65535 IR539 PIV3853 Reset timings after the inspection R/W CS374 BV374 k.air +030220981 rel. 1.2 - 01.12.2020 Functions...
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Shared pGDX terminal The pGDX terminal can be shared in a network of 1 k.water and up to 10 k.air units. The webserver HMI can easily switch betwe- en the k.water and k.air controllers, meaning only one graphic terminal needs to be installed in the room. This is done following the commissioning procedure, see the paragraph below.
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Enable start-up or operating mode signal k.air and k.water can mutually send and receive signals to enable start- up and change the operating mode. This makes it easier to start the entire system and change operating mode using just one single command, chosen from among those available on the network.
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10. PARAMETER TABLE The k.Air controller can be programmed in three levels, with access to diff erent parameters based on the password entered (see the parameter table): 1. U = user (password=0000); 2. S = service (password=1234); 3. M = manufacturer (password=5678).
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Unit setpoints - Air quality - Comfort - Low limit value 600.0 MinVal_RW HiLimVal R/W HR1141 AV2651 Unit setpoints - Air quality - Comfort - High limit value 1000.0 LowLimVal MaxVal_ RW ppm R/W HR1142 AV2652 k.air +030220981 rel. 1.2 - 01.12.2020 Parameter table...
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°C R/W HR1354 AV2862 Low supply temperature alarm delay time at start up 65535 R/W HR1355 PIV2863 Low supply temperature alarm delay time at unit in run mode 65535 R/W HR1356 PIV2864 k.air +030220981 rel. 1.2 - 01.12.2020 Parameter table...
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IR401 PIV3770 Thermal wheel - Working hours threshold (1000hrs) R/W HR1403 PIV2911 Thermal wheel - Working hours left to the maintenance IR403 PIV3771 Thermal wheel - Working hours reset R/W HR1404 PIV2912 k.air +030220981 rel. 1.2 - 01.12.2020 Parameter table...
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Pre-heat coil step 2 - Working hours threshold (1000hrs) R/W HR1437 PIV2945 Pre-heat coil step 2 - Working hours left to the maintenance IR471 PIV3805 Pre-heat coil step 2 - Working hours reset R/W HR1438 PIV2946 k.air +030220981 rel. 1.2 - 01.12.2020 Parameter table...
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Enabling the selection of the temperature regulation for the fans DI703 BV1161 Enable fan temperature regulation FALSE R/W CS246 BV246 Ba15 Enable fan regulation in case of FreeCooling/FreeHeating FALSE R/W CS247 BV247 k.air +030220981 rel. 1.2 - 01.12.2020 Parameter table...
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Fan control mode parameetrs (Speedtype, ramp up/down time, ecc..) R/W HR1579 PIV3075 - Ramp down timing for ZiehlAbegg fan [s] Fan control mode parameetrs (Speedtype, ramp up/down time, ecc..) - Running direction (FALSE=clockwise, TRUE=counter-clockwise) FALSE R/W CS258 BV258 k.air +030220981 rel. 1.2 - 01.12.2020 Parameter table...
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Serial interface parameters (timeout, command delay, etc.) R/W CS244 BV244 - Start changing procedure of COM parameters Fan status (working mode, errors) - Status of the COM parameter IR513 PIV3827 changing procedure Tab. 10.c k.air +030220981 rel. 1.2 - 01.12.2020 Parameter table...
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PIV3179 Re Heating coil pumps enable antilock function TRUE R/W CS295 BV295 Re Heating coil pumps rotation time R/W HR1685 PIV3180 Dc12 Coil fl oating valve:Running time R/W HR1914 PIV3940 Tab. 10.e k.air +030220981 rel. 1.2 - 01.12.2020 Parameter table...
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Reset type (FALSE: Blocker Alarm; TRUE: Warning) TRUE R/W CS321 BV321 Enable of the VDI function TRUE R/W CS322 BV322 Month selection variable R/W HR1704 PIV3199 Reset type (FALSE: Blocker Alarm; TRUE: Warning) TRUE R/W CS323 BV323 k.air +030220981 rel. 1.2 - 01.12.2020 Parameter table...
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Countdown before the next inspection 65535 IR526 PIV3840 Reset timings after the inspection R/W CS361 BV361 Countdown before the next inspection 65535 IR527 PIV3841 Reset timings after the inspection R/W CS362 BV362 k.air +030220981 rel. 1.2 - 01.12.2020 Parameter table...
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R/W CS457 BV456 sion ratio condition BLDC envelope confi guration - Speed up mode enable to control FALSE R/W CS458 BV457 zones 5, 6, 7, 8 (to come back into zone 1) k.air +030220981 rel. 1.2 - 01.12.2020 Parameter table...
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Inverter Power Plus Info - Relay confi g. ON DI740 BV1198 Inverter Power Plus Info - Safety input status (STO); 0=drive enable; 1= DI741 BV1199 drive disable Inverter Power Plus Info - Speed register bit 15 DI742 BV1200 k.air +030220981 rel. 1.2 - 01.12.2020 Parameter table...
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Curr compressor confi guration (Powerplus) - Motor base frequency UI_FreqLi- UI_ FreqLi- R/W HR1814 AV3300 mitMin mit500Hz Curr compressor confi guration (Powerplus) - Motor base voltage UI_MotBa- .UI_MotBa- R/W HR1815 PIV3301 seV_ seV_ MinLim MaxLim k.air +030220981 rel. 1.2 - 01.12.2020 Parameter table...
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Custom cofi guration data saving in progress FALSE DI762 BV1220 Inverter is online DI763 BV1221 Uc38 Maximum semiautomatic alarm reset retry number R/W HR1848 IV3334 Time threshold for semiautomatic reset 1440 R/W HR1850 PIV3335 k.air +030220981 rel. 1.2 - 01.12.2020 Parameter table...
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Split an int value into digits - ScP1-Suction press. of circ.1 -99.9 99.9 IR27 4 AV36 60 Split an int value into digits - Show the Compressor info circuit 2 DI66 6 BV11 24 on user interface k.air +030220981 rel. 1.2 - 01.12.2020 Parameter table...
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DI68 0 BV11 38 Fan alarms - Error status bit 1: Earth to GND fault DI68 1 BV11 39 Fan alarms - Error status bit 0: IGBT fault DI68 2 BV11 40 k.air +030220981 rel. 1.2 - 01.12.2020 Parameter table...
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• the values indicated by “... ” may diff er depending on the confi guration, and the options are shown on the user terminal; • an entire row of “... ” indicates similarly parameters that are repeated; • Modbus variables: HR (holding registers), DI (Discrete inputs), IR (input registers), CS (Coils); k.air +030220981 rel. 1.2 - 01.12.2020 Parameter table...
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11. SUPERVISOR VARIABLE TABLE The k.Air controller can be connected to supervisory systems using the Modbus protocol. The BMS serial ports are used for the connection (see the chapter on Communication ports). Meaning of the variables: • Coils: read/write, 1 bit (off /on);...
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Setpoint by digital input - Logic digital input CS113 BV113 Eco_Mode.LogicDin_RW Eco mode - Logic digital input CS114 BV114 PreComf_Mode.LogicDin_RW Precomfort mode - Logic digital input CS115 BV115 Comf_Mode.LogicDin_RW Comfort mode - Logic digital input CS116 BV116 k.air +030220981 rel. 1.2 - 01.12.2020 Supervisor variable table...
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Al_SupplyFanOvld.Active Supply fan overload - Alarm status DI1038 BV1267 Al_RetFanOvld.Active Return fan overload - Alarm status DI1039 BV1268 ReHeatCoilWaterTemp.Confi gured_R Postheat coil water temperature - Analog input confi gured DI104 BV562 k.air +030220981 rel. 1.2 - 01.12.2020 Supervisor variable table...
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Humidifi er alarm - Alarm status DI1095 BV1323 Al_WrkHrs_Hum.Active Warning - Humidifi er maintenance required - Alarm status DI1096 BV1324 Al_WrkHrs_SupplyFan.Active Warning - Supply fan maintenance required - Alarm status DI1097 BV1325 k.air +030220981 rel. 1.2 - 01.12.2020 Supervisor variable table...
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EBM supply fan-Current limitation engaged (I_Limit) - Alarm status 1 DI1150 BV1376 Al_BrakeMode_EBM_SupplyFan.Active EBM supply fan-Brake mode (Brake) - Alarm status DI1151 BV1377 Al_CableBreak_EBM_SupplyFan.Active EBM supply fan-Cable break at set value analogue input DI1152 BV1378 (Cable break) - Alarm status k.air +030220981 rel. 1.2 - 01.12.2020 Supervisor variable table...
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ZA return fan - UZK low - Alarm status DI1203 BV1429 Al_UIN_HI_ZA_RetFan.Active ZA return fan - UIN high - Alarm status DI1204 BV1430 Al_UIN_LO_ZA_RetFan.Active ZA return fan - UIN low - Alarm status DI1205 BV1431 k.air +030220981 rel. 1.2 - 01.12.2020 Supervisor variable table...
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Serious alarm from digital input - Alarm status DI1245 BV1471 Al_GenericWarnByDin.Active Generic warning from digital input - Alarm status DI1246 BV1472 Al_Sup1_DirtyFiltByDin.Active Supply - Dirty fi lter alarm - Alarm status DI1247 BV1473 k.air +030220981 rel. 1.2 - 01.12.2020 Supervisor variable table...
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Scheduler: confi guration - Special day - Day HR134 PIV1657 Scheduler_Cfg.SDays[4].Mode Scheduler: confi guration - Special day - Mode HR135 PIV1658 Scheduler_Cfg.SDays[4].Month Scheduler: confi guration - Special day - Month HR136 PIV1659 k.air +030220981 rel. 1.2 - 01.12.2020 Supervisor variable table...
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HR196 AV1719 SupplyTemp.MaxVal_RW Supply temperature - Maximum value analog input HR197 AV1720 SupplyTemp.Off set_RW Supply temperature - Off set analog input HR198 AV1721 SupplyTemp.ChFilter_RW Supply temperature - Filter channel HR199 PIV1722 k.air +030220981 rel. 1.2 - 01.12.2020 Supervisor variable table...
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HR259 AV1782 ExhHum.MaxVal_RW Exhaust humidity - Maximum value analog input HR260 AV1783 ExhHum.Off set_RW Exhaust humidity - Off set analog input HR261 AV1784 ExhHum.ChFilter_RW Exhaust humidity - Filter channel HR262 PIV1785 k.air +030220981 rel. 1.2 - 01.12.2020 Supervisor variable table...
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HR322 AV1845 DscgP.MaxVal_RW Discharge pressure - Maximum value analog input HR323 AV1846 DscgP.Off set_RW Discharge pressure - Off set analog input HR324 AV1847 DscgP.ChFilter_RW Discharge pressure - Filter channel HR325 PIV1848 k.air +030220981 rel. 1.2 - 01.12.2020 Supervisor variable table...
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Auxiliary probe 2 - Minimum value analog input HR385 AV1908 AuxPrb_2.MaxVal_RW Auxiliary probe 2 - Maximum value analog input HR386 AV1909 AuxPrb_2.Off set_RW Auxiliary probe 2 - Off set analog input HR387 AV1910 k.air +030220981 rel. 1.2 - 01.12.2020 Supervisor variable table...
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Exhaust air damper - Time on cycle relay HR574 PIV2097 ExhAirDamp_Dout.T_Off _RW Exhaust air damper - Time off cycle releay HR575 PIV2098 ExhAirDamp_Dout.Ch_Type_RW Exhaust air damper - Digital output type HR576 PIV2099 k.air +030220981 rel. 1.2 - 01.12.2020 Supervisor variable table...
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Unit status (On/Off ) - Digital output type HR636 PIV2159 CoolHeat_Dout.Board_RW Cool/Heat status - Board selected HR637 PIV2160 CoolHeat_Dout.Ch_Id_RW Cool/Heat status - Channel id selected HR638 PIV2161 CoolHeat_Dout.T_On_RW Cool/Heat status - Time on cycle relay HR639 PIV2162 k.air +030220981 rel. 1.2 - 01.12.2020 Supervisor variable table...
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Main fl oating valve close - Time off cycle releay HR700 PIV2223 MainVlv_Close.Ch_Type_RW Main fl oating valve close - Digital output type HR701 PIV2224 PreHeatVlv_Close.Board_RW Pre-heating fl oating valve close - Board selected HR702 PIV2225 k.air +030220981 rel. 1.2 - 01.12.2020 Supervisor variable table...
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Preheat heater 3 - Channel id selected HR763 PIV2286 PreHeatCoil_Step3.T_On_RW Preheat heater 3 - Time on cycle relay HR764 PIV2287 PreHeatCoil_Step3.T_Off _RW Preheat heater 3 - Time off cycle releay HR765 PIV2288 k.air +030220981 rel. 1.2 - 01.12.2020 Supervisor variable table...
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Fresh Air pre-Heating pump 1 - Digital output type HR826 PIV2349 FreshAirPreHeatPmp_2.Board_RW Fresh Air pre-Heating pump 2 - Board selected HR827 PIV2350 FreshAirPreHeatPmp_2.Ch_Id_RW Fresh Air pre-Heating pump 2 - Channel id selected HR828 PIV2351 k.air +030220981 rel. 1.2 - 01.12.2020 Supervisor variable table...
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Fresh air pre-heating heater - Board selected HR889 PIV2412 FreshAirPreHeatCoil_Aout.Ch_Id_RW Fresh air pre-heating heater - Channel id selected HR890 PIV2413 FreshAirPreHeatCoil_Aout.MinOut_RW Fresh air pre-heating heater - Minimum signal analog output 1 HR891 AV2414 k.air +030220981 rel. 1.2 - 01.12.2020 Supervisor variable table...
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Recovery pump - Minimum signal analog output HR951 AV2474 Recovery_Aout.MaxOut_RW Recovery pump - Maximum signal analog output HR952 AV2475 Recovery_Aout.PulseWidth_RW Recovery pump - Pulse width setting HR953 AV2476 Recovery_Aout.Ch_Type_RW Recovery pump - Analog output type HR954 PIV2477 k.air +030220981 rel. 1.2 - 01.12.2020 Supervisor variable table...
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Current humidity set point - High limit value IR041 AV3433 SupplyTemp.Uom_W Supply temperature - Uom analog input IR042 PIV3434 SupplyTemp.Val_Hw_R Supply temperature - Value reads from board IR043 AV3435 SupplyHum.Uom_W Supply humidity - Uom analog input IR045 PIV3437 k.air +030220981 rel. 1.2 - 01.12.2020 Supervisor variable table...
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PIV3506 MainCoilWaterTemp.Val_Hw_R Main coil water temperature - Value reads from board IR115 AV3507 MainCoilWaterTemp.Val_R Main coil water temperature IR116 AV3508 ReHeatCoilWaterTemp.Uom_W Postheat coil water temperature - Uom analog input IR117 PIV3509 k.air +030220981 rel. 1.2 - 01.12.2020 Supervisor variable table...
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12. ALARMS AND SIGNALS 12.1 Types of alarms The k.Air controller manages three types of alarms, depending on the reset mode: • automatic: the alarm is reset and the unit restarts automatically when the alarm condition is no longer present;...
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12.3 Contatti generici di ingresso e uscita di allarme For greater installation fl exibility, k.air features three generic alarm inputs and three signal outputs. These contacts are always available, simply associate an activation channel using the I/O confi guration menus Wb03 and Wb04.
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Important: only application software supplied and approved by CAREL INDUSTRIES S.p.A. can be loaded onto the k.Air con- troller. Important: before updating the k.Air controller via USB connection, check in the system menu that the USB Host port is enabled (path Settings > USB Settings > Pen drive).
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13.2 Update via USB pen drive All k.Air models are equipped with a USB host (Master) port that a USB mass storage device can be connected to (typically a USB pen drive or portable hard disk) so as to update the application program. To update the controller, the .ap1 application update fi le is required, supplied by CAREL INDUSTRIES S.p.A.:...
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13.3 Update with fi le transfer via FTP k.Air controllers include an FTP server that allows access to the public partition of the fi le system. It is thus possible to read, modify, create and remove fi les and folders. A client program is used to transfer fi les with the FTP protocol, such as “FileZilla”.
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