RSMZ Module VFD Status Trend Log Table 17: ........................53 VCCX-IP Trend Log Bit Strings Table 18: ..........................55 VCCX-IP Trend Log Bit Strings (continued) Table 19: ......................56 0-5V Temperature Sensor - Voltage and Resistance for Type III Sensors Table 20: .............60...
It also has an on-board BACnet ports for connection other shutdown conditions) to an MS/TP or IP network. The VCCX-IP contains a 2 x 8 LCD • Drybulb/wetbulb/dewpoint/comparative enthalpy control character display and four buttons that allow for status and alarm of economizer operation display, force modes, and BACnet configuration.
Application assumes unit has return air to allow for unoccupied operations with outdoor air damper closed. Dehumidification mode utilizes the outdoor air dewpoint and resets the coil temperature based off the supply air dewpoint. VCCX-IP Controller Technical Guide...
EXHAUST / RETURN = AO4 POLARITY FAN VFD MUST BE OBSERVED OR THE CONTROLLER WILL BE USB FLASH DAMAGED ONLY USB port 10/100 LABEL P/N DUAL ETHERNET G122040 E-BUS Auxiliary Power Out Ethernet port Figure 1: VCCX-IP Controller Components VCCX-IP Controller Technical Guide...
MUST BE OBSERVED OR THE CONTROLLER WILL BE USB FLASH DAMAGED ONLY 10/100 LABEL P/N DUAL G122040 E-BUS ETHERNET 4.10 Note: All Dimensions are in inches. 0.70 Note: Depth is 1.50 inches. Figure 2: VCCX-IP Controller Dimensions VCCX-IP Controller Technical Guide...
OR THE CONTROLLER CONNECT G040660 CONNECT WILL BE DAMAGED 1002 OPTIONS 1002 0.20 ADDRESS .01uF 0.62 2.05 4.10 Note: All Dimensions are in inches. Note: Depth is 1.50 inches. Figure 3: VCC-X EM1 Expansion Module Dimensions VCCX-IP Controller Technical Guide...
The VCCX-IP Controller is housed in a plastic enclosure. It is • When communication wiring is to be used to connect designed to be mounted by using the three mounting holes in the VCCX-IP Controllers together or to connect to other enclosure base.
Connect FRP Tubing to High Pressure Port (bottom tube) and route to Static Pressure Pickup Probe located in unit discharge. Plug into VCCX2 Leave port marked “LO” open to atmosphere. Controller’s Duct Static Port Figure 5: VCCX-IP Controller Input Wiring VCCX-IP Controller Technical Guide...
OBSERVED OR THE CONTROLLER WILL BE USB FLASH DAMAGED ONLY DUAL 10/100 LABEL P/N ETHERNET G122040 E-BUS Size transformer for correct total load. VCCX-IP Controller = 15VA Waterside Economizer Valve Figure 6: VCCX-IP Controller Output Wiring VCCX-IP Controller Technical Guide...
WIRING VCC-X EM1 Expansion Module The VCC-X EM1 Expansion Module connects to the VCCX-IP It is very important to be certain that all Controller with an E-BUS cable and adds an additional five analog WARNING: wiring is correct as shown in the wiring inputs, five analog outputs, three binary inputs, and five configurable diagram below.
24 VAC POWER ONLY WARNING! POLARITY MUST BE OBSERVED E-BUS LABEL P/N: E-BUS OR THE CONTROLLER CONNECT G040660 CONNECT WILL BE DAMAGED (for Return Plenum Pressure Control Applications) Figure 10: VCC-X EM1 Expansion Module Output Wiring VCCX-IP Controller Technical Guide...
MicroTransEQ series of MODBUS RTU transmitters are compatible with the VCCX-IP Controller. No other series of transmitters will work for this application. Contact AAON Controls for information on other airflow station options.
VCCX-IP sizing for each controller. Each VCCX-IP Controller requires 15 VA Controller in the order that follows: of power delivered to it at 24 VAC. Use separate transformers for each device (preferred) or power several devices from a common Configure the controller for the application.
Table 5: VCCX-IP Controller Relay Outputs Dirty Filter The following E-BUS sensors and modules are available to connect Hood On/Off to the VCCX-IP Controller via E-BUS ports or E-BUS Expansion Remote Forced Occupied Modules: Remote Forced Cooling • E-BUS Digital Room Sensor - LCD Display - Temp Only...
INPUTS AND OUTPUTS VCCX-IP Controller and EM1 Module Inputs/Outputs Maps EM1 Expansion Module Inputs ANALOG INPUTS (AI) INPUT NAME Entering Water Temperature Sensor Mixed Air Temperature sensor SIG1 Return Air Plenum Pressure (0-5V) SIG2 Economizer Damper Midway Switch (5VDC) SIG3...
BI4 - Remote Forced Occupied Mode Input applications, it can control an outdoor air damper actuator (or in When this wet contact input closes, it forces the VCCX-IP Controller certain cases, the VFD supply fan). The other available control into the Occupied Mode. When the remote forced occupied signal...
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The controller remains active and can initiate alarm relays. For reverse acting building pressure control using the NOTE: outdoor air damper or supply fan VFD, the VCCX-IP The binary inputs require wet contacts (24 VAC only) NOTE: Controller uses the outputs specific to those devices.
This static pressure reading is used to control the output These relays are configurable by the user. See Table 10, page 29 signal (AO4 on the VCCX-IP Controller) supplied to the exhaust fan VFD. Binary Inputs BI1 - Return/Exhaust Proof of Flow...
If configured, this relay will energize anytime the space sensor push-button override is active. Alarm Active If configured, this relay will energize anytime a VCCX-IP alarm is active. A1 Comp Run Status Will enable when the RSM A1 compressor activates.
Space Temperature Typical selection for CAV recirculating units. • Broadcast week schedule from GPC-XP The VCCX-IP Controller can be forced into the Occupied Mode by Return Air Temperature Optional selection for CAV recirculating units. inputting a forced schedule from any operator interface.
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When the remote forced occupied signal is removed, the controller will revert to the Unoccupied Mode of operation, or if an internal VCCX-IP schedule is also being used, it will revert to the current scheduled mode. Setting the internal week schedule to “0” will cause the controller to only look for the remote forced occupied signal for occupied/ unoccupied commands.
Cooling with the Refrigerant System Modules the active Supply Air Cooling Setpoint. The modulating cooling On units with digital or VFD compressors, the VCCX-IP Controller proportional window is used to determine the signal to the chilled will utilize one or more RSMs. Units with only fixed staged water valve and is user adjustable.
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VCCX-IP controller is wired to the direct fire controller to (adjustable) before it is allowed to energize, and successive stages adjust the amount of heat it puts out. The VCCX-IP uses the same are subject to a heating stage up delay (adjustable).
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Damage to the unit could occur since the outdoor air damper remains default of 0%, the controller will not initiate this protection sequence. closed in the Unoccupied Mode. This operation works during emergency shutdown. VCCX-IP Controller Technical Guide...
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Dehumidification Operation on Chilled Water Units If the unit is equipped with a MHGRV-X, during Dehumidification it For chilled water units, the VCCX-IP Controller will open the will modulate the reheat valve to maintain the supply air temperature chilled water valve to a fixed 100% position to provide full moisture at the active Supply Air Temperature Setpoint.
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Heat Pump Standard Defrost Operation If using the VCCX-IP Controller with an installed defrost coil When the SAT rises above the SAT setpoint the MHGRV will temperature switch, a defrost cycle is available.
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SEQUENCE OF OPERATIONS Modes of Operation Heat Pump Adaptive Defrost Operation When the VCCX-IP Controller is configured for Morning Warm-Up The adaptive defrost operation adjusts the time interval (adaptive and switches to the Occupied Mode of Operation (not Override or defrost timer) in between Defrost Mode cycles.
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If utilizing the Title 24 economizer option, an economizer feedback signal (0-10 VDC) can be wired into the VCC-X EM1 Expansion Module for status monitoring. Several Title 24 alarm conditions can also be displayed. VCCX-IP Controller Technical Guide...
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The digital sensors each need to be configured with unique addresses (#1 -10) and have an LCD display for this operation. In A remote contact control option can be configured on the VCCX-IP this arrangement, only the sensor at address #1 can utilize the slide Controller to initiate the HVAC Modes of operation.
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Outdoor Air Temperature Sensor connected directly to the established by the configured Low and High Supply Air Temperature VCCX-IP Controller) will be used as the temperature that locks out Setpoints. compressors during heat pump heating mode. See the PREHEAT-X Module Technical Guide for more details.
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In order to maintain a constant cubic feet per minute through the unless close observation reveals that the supply fan or bypass damper supply air ducts on a mixed air constant air unit, the VCCX-IP can is hunting and not maintaining a stable pressure reading.
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Outdoor Air Damper damper will open to 30% and wait 30 seconds to turn on the return If this option is configured, the VCCX-IP will use the user-adjustable fans. This is done to prevent any damage to either the return or economizer/outdoor air damper output signal (AO2 –...
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The air being exhausted is controlled by a separate control system hours. This is accomplished by simply configuring Night Setback that sends the VCCX-IP a 0-10 VDC signal on analog input 6 based Temperature Setpoints (anything other than the default 30ºF) on a on its exhaust demand.
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Space Heating High and a Space Heating Low If there is no demand, the VCCX-IP switches to Vent Mode. If the Reset Source Setpoint. outdoor air temperature is greater than the Hood On HVAC Cooling...
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In this operation, if night setback operation will be initiated by Sump Heater Operation a Space Sensor connected to the VCCX-IP Controller, then the The sump heater relay activates if the sump temperature is below night setback Cooling and Heating offsets will be applied to the the Sump Heater Enable Temperature Setpoint.
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The sump and condenser valves are open. drain enable relay can be disabled in one of two ways: 1. Cycle power to the VCCX-IP when the sump temp is For waterside economizer bypass wiring, please see NOTE: above the Sump Drain Enable Setpoint or the RSMD Technical Guide.
CO control. Relief Pressure Sensor This alarm occurs if the VCCX-IP is receiving the value from a Broadcast or BACnet and the value is out of an acceptable range. Airflow Alarms •...
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A 24 VAC wet contact input is available to be used when a normally closed smoke Detector, Firestat, or other shutdown condition occurs. If this contact opens, it will initiate shutdown of the VCCX-IP and will generate an alarm condition. If an Occupied relay is configured, it will remain energized.
Expansion Boards If the controller is configured to have any of the below expansion boards (Modules), but the VCCX-IP controller does not detect that board, then the applicable alarm will occur. If the board is properly detected after the unit has alarmed, the alarm will be cleared.
In the Prism 2 Alarm Menu, Click OK on Compressor Alarms and the following detail screen will appear: Refer to the individual RSM Technical Guides for more details. Figure 18: Prism 2 EVAP Module Alarms Screen Figure 17: Prism 2 Compressor Alarms Screen VCCX-IP Controller Technical Guide...
AlrmGrp5 (Bit String)* Refrigeration Module Alarms Table 12: RSMZ Module Trend Log Binary Inputs Status Bin IN (Bit String)* Relays Status of VCCX-IP and EM1 Main Rly (Bit String)* Relays Status of 12 Relay Expansion Exp Rly (Bit String)* Module * Bit String and Enumeration Value information and interpretation is explained in the paragraphs and tables at the end of this section.
A2 Discharge Temperature 1DisChg2 (ºF) Relay Status 1Relay1 (Bit String)* * Bit String and Enumerated Value information and interpretation is explained in the paragraphs and tables at the end of this section. Table 13: RSMV/RSMD Module Trend Logs VCCX-IP Controller Technical Guide...
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The tables on the following pages provide the bits, values and to decode the VCCX-IP trend log items that are indicated as being descriptions for the various points on the VCCX-IP Controller and bit string values.
Defrost Mode Relay 1 Active Relay 2 Active RSMV/RSMD 1Relay1 Relay 3 Active 2Relay2 Relay 4 Active 3Relay3 Relay 5 Active 4Relay4 Unloader 1 Active Unloader 2 Active Table 19: VCCX-IP Trend Log Bit Strings (continued) VCCX-IP Controller Technical Guide...
3. Insert the USB drive in to the USB port on the VCCX-IP. 4. Power cycle or power on the VCCX-IP. 5. If the VCCX-IP was able to find an update file and it is newer than the version currently on the VCCX-IP, the LCD will display “VALIDATE”...
This green LED lights up when the proof of flow contact is BI1 - closed. The VCCX-IP Controller is equipped with LEDs that can be used to verify operation and perform troubleshooting. There are LEDs This green LED lights up when the dirty filter switch is closed.
GND terminal and the “+” (plus) lead on the right side of the Place the “-” (minus) lead on terminal labeled GND and the “+” resistor labeled R85. Be sure to replace the jumper after checking. lead on terminal AI5 on the VCCX-IP Controller. DUCT STATIC PRESSURE SENSOR BUILDING PRESSURE SENSOR...
Networked System For a networked single loop system, a range of one to 59 VCCX-IP Controllers sharing information, connect the controllers together using AAON communications wire or 18-gauge, two-conductor, twisted pair with shield wire (Belden #82760 or equivalent).
The <MENU> key cancels editing when in Edit Mode. The screen you were editing will return to its original value and the underscore will disappear. A second press of the <MENU> key will return you to the Main Menu. Table 24: Editing Key Functions VCCX-IP Controller Technical Guide...
Used to override relay and analog outputs. Override Air Balance screens that can be used by air Balance balance to set min and max fan speeds. Factory This screen is for AAON factory use only. Testing Table 25: Main Screens VCCX-IP Controller Technical Guide...
Address. This address cannot be modified. XX-XX-XX The Ethernet Mac Address XX-XX-XX DHCP With DHCP disabled, most entries can be manually configured. Enabling DHCP disables the manual Disabled configuration of IP settings. Table 28: Settings Screens - BAC Type IP VCCX-IP Controller Technical Guide...
RA Temp Return air temperature. XX.X° OA Temp Outdoor air temperature. XX.X° OA RH Outdoor air humidity. 0.00% - 100%. X.X % CO2Level Carbon dioxide level. 0.00 ppm to 5000 ppm. X ppm Table 29: Status Screens VCCX-IP Controller Technical Guide...
RELAY Relay run time exceeded alarm RUNTIME ECONO Title 24 Economizer alarms FAILURE RET FAN Return/Exhaust fan proving alarm FAILURE DIR FIRE Direct fire heat alarm ALARM Fan Array Controller alarm ALARM Table 30: Alarms Screens VCCX-IP Controller Technical Guide...
Maximum fan voltage. 0.0 to 10.0 VDC. Press the 10.0 VDC <UP> and <DOWN> buttons to change the value. RELAY #1 VCCX-IP controller relays 1-8. Press the <UP> Default is 10.0. AUTO button to change the value. Default is AUTO.
1. All wiring to be in accordance with local and national electrical codes and specifications. 2. All communication wiring to be 18-gauge minimum, two-conductor, twisted pair with shield. Use Belden #82760 or equivalent. Figure 25: VCCX-IP BACnet Connection to MS/TP or IP Network VCCX-IP Controller Technical Guide...
Return Air Bypass Modulating Cooling Position AI: 34 Current percentage of the Modulating Chilled Water Signal Modulating Heat Position AI: 35 Current percentage of the Modulating Heating signal (Hot Water or SCR heat) Objects labeled AI are read-only. VCCX-IP Controller Technical Guide...
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B1 Compressor Signal AI: 69 Current Compressor B1 Modulating Cooling Signal B2 Compressor Signal AI: 70 Current Compressor B2 Modulating Cooling Signal B1 Condenser Signal AI: 71 Current B1 Condenser Signal Objects labeled AI are read-only. VCCX-IP Controller Technical Guide...
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Current Compressor C1 Suction Line Temperature (Heat (Heat Pump) Pump) C2 Condenser Suction Temp AI: 107 Current Compressor C2 Suction Line Temperature (Heat (Heat Pump) Pump) C1 Superheat Temperature AI: 108 Current Compressor C1 Superheat Temperature Objects labeled AI are read-only. VCCX-IP Controller Technical Guide...
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D1 Discharge Temperature AI: 141 Current Compressor D1 Discharge Temperature D2 Discharge Temperature AI: 142 Current Compressor D2 Discharge Temperature D1 Leaving Water Temp AI: 143 Current D1 Leaving Water Temperature for WSHP Objects labeled AI are read-only. VCCX-IP Controller Technical Guide...
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See RSMZ Faults Bits on page 91. RSMZ 2 Lockouts AI: 182 Current RSMZ 2 Lockouts See RSMZ Lockouts Bits on page 91. RSMZ 3 Condenser Fan AI: 183 Current RSMZ 3 condenser fan signal Objects labeled AI are read-only. VCCX-IP Controller Technical Guide...
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Current RSMZ 5 Warnings See RSMZ Warnings Bits on page 91. RSMZ 5 Comp VFD Alarms 1 AI: 225 Current RSMZ 5 Comp VFD Alarms 1 See RSMZ Alarms 1 Bits on page 92. Objects labeled AI are read-only. VCCX-IP Controller Technical Guide...
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Current Subcooling Module 2 Sub Cool 1 reading SUB 2 Sub Cool 2 AI: 266 Current Subcooling Module 2 Sub Cool 2 reading SUB 2 Sub Cool 3 AI: 267 Current Subcooling Module 2 Sub Cool 3 reading Objects labeled AI are read-only. VCCX-IP Controller Technical Guide...
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Space Dew Point AI: 285 Current value of the calculated Space Dew Point. Return Dew Point AI: 286 Current value of the calculated Return Dew Point. Objects labeled AI are read-only. VCCX-IP Controller Technical Guide...
Warm-Up Mode activates if the Return Target Temperature) Air is below this temperature by one degree Objects labeled AV are read/write. The only sensor values that can be written to are AV points 72, 73, and 76 through 79. VCCX-IP Controller Technical Guide...
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Temperature at which the Low Ambient Relay activates in -30°F (-34.4°C) 70°F (21.1°C) Setpoint the Occupied or Unoccupied Mode Objects labeled AV are read/write. The only sensor values that can be written to are AV points 72, 73, and 76 through 79. VCCX-IP Controller Technical Guide...
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Min Damper Position is proportionally reset between the configured Min Damper Position and the Max Position in High CO2. Objects labeled AV are read/write. The only sensor values that can be written to are AV points 72, 73, and 76 through 79. VCCX-IP Controller Technical Guide...
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Dehumidification. During Coil Temp Reset, this is the lowest Space RH value that corresponds to the High Coil Temp Setpoint. If the VCCX-IP is configured for indoor dewpoint control, this point displays Dew Point instead of Humidity. Indoor Humidity Setpoint High...
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This must be an infrequent event, so the default is 15 minutes. Objects labeled AV are read/write. The only sensor values that can be written to are AV points 72, 73, and 76 through 79. VCCX-IP Controller Technical Guide...
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BMS wants them disabled. Supply Air Dew Point Setpoint AV: 99 When the VCCX-IP is configured for DX-DOAS control it modulates the compressors to try to maintain the Supply Air Dew Point Setpoint during dehumidification mode. Objects labeled AV are read/write. The only sensor values that can be written to are AV points 72, 73, and 76 through 79.
BI: 36 Occurs when the Controlling Sensor Temperature rises above the Cooling Mode Enable Setpoint plus the Control Mode High Alarm Offset. Applies only to Space or Return Air Temperature controlled units. Objects labeled BI are read-only. VCCX-IP Controller Technical Guide...
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BI: 76 Status of MHGRV Controller A1 Compressor Enable BI: 77 Current Status of Enable Signal to Compressor A1 A2 Compressor Enable BI: 78 Current Status of Enable Signal to Compressor A2 Objects labeled BI are read-only. VCCX-IP Controller Technical Guide...
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Emergency Shutdown Input on Module D Refrigerant Module 4 Relay 1 BI: 120 Current Status of Compressor 1 Enable Relay Refrigerant Module 4 Relay 2 BI: 121 Current Status of Compressor 2 Enable Relay Objects labeled BI are read-only. VCCX-IP Controller Technical Guide...
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Heat Enable signal is removed and direct fire heating is locked out. Direct Fire Setpoint Override BI: 149 Indicates the max calculated heat rise is limiting the Supply Air Setpoint to a lower value. Objects labeled BI are read-only. VCCX-IP Controller Technical Guide...
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