Summary of Contents for Carrier bryant Evolution Connex Control SYSTXBBECC01-C
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Version 1.3 or later software. See the Evolution Connex product page on the HVACPartners.com website or the Downloads section of the www.MyEvolutionconnex.Bryant.com website for the latest software release and literature. US Patents: Carrier U.S. Pat No. 7,243,004, U.S. Pat No. 7,775,452, pointSET™ U.S. Pat No. 7,415,102...
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Table of Contents 1. Safety Considerations ..........7 2.
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NOTE: See the Owner’s Manual for information regarding software upgrades. 1. Safety Considerations Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service, maintenance, or use can cause explosion, fire, electrical shock, or other conditions which may cause death, personal injury or property damage. Consult a qualified installer, service agency or your distributor or branch for information or assistance.
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2. Introduction The Evolution System consists of several intelligent communicating components which include the Evolution™ Connex™ Control (or User Interface), variable speed furnace or FE fan coil, 2-stage AC and HP, (including Geothermal units), multi-stage AC and HP, variable capacity HP and AC units, and Evolution Connex System Package units which continually communicate with each other via a four-wire connection called the ABCD bus.
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3.1. Set Time and Date The time and date can either be set manually or can be synchronized with the web server. From the main screen, touch MENU, on the bottom of the control. The TIME/DATE icon will bring up the time and date menu. A14215 3.1.1.
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3.2. Set Dealer Information for Series C From the main screen, touch MENU, on the bottom of the control, then Down (▼) button so that the SERVICE icon is shown. The SERVICE icon allows you to upload your contact information into the Evolution Connex Control.
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4. Installation 4.1. Overview This instruction covers installation of the Evolution Connex Control only. Physical installation instructions for the indoor and outdoor equipment, and accessories are provided with each unit. Setup, commissioning, operation, and troubleshooting of the Evolution System are covered in this installation instruction at a high level. More detailed information may be available in the Evolution System HVAC equipment Installation Instructions.
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4.3. Location WARNING ELECTRICAL OPERATION HAZARD Failure to follow this warning could result in personal injury or death. Disconnect power before routing control wiring. All wiring must comply with national, state, and local codes. 4.3.1. Wall Control The Evolution Connex Control is the command center for the Evolution System.
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4.3.2. Smart Sensors (for zoning applications) Any zone may use a Smart Zone Sensor (SYSTXBBSMS01 or SYSTXZNSMS01). It provides a temperature display and buttons to adjust the desired temperature in that zone only. Only one Smart Sensor may be used per zone. They cannot be averaged like Remote Room Sensors.
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A03193 It is not mandatory that the above color code be used, but each ABCD connector in the system MUST be wired consistently. NOTE: Some outdoor units, typically those with multiple compressor stages, provide their own low-voltage power source and do not require the “C”...
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Connecting the shield to ground at both ends can cause current loops in the shield, reducing shield effectiveness. Connect one pair of the two-pair (minimum) cable to the A and B communication terminals, and another pair to the C and D terminals at both ends of the cable.
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either vertical or horizontal position. Remember that wiring access is likely the most important consideration. CAUTION PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD Failure to follow this caution may result in personal injury. To prevent possible damage to the Damper Control Module, DO NOT mount on plenum, ductwork, or flush against furnace or fan coil.
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control. Align the decorative trim plate around the backplate, and snap on the system control. 4.5.2. System Control Mounting • Turn off all power to equipment. • If an existing Evolution Control or other control is being replaced: – Remove existing control from wall. –...
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• Push any excess wire into the wall. Seal hole in wall to prevent any air leaks. Air leaking from behind the wall can affect measured temperature and humidity, and can affect operation. • Attach Evolution Connex Control to the mounting plastic by lining up the plastic guides on the back of the control with the opening on the mounting plastic and push on.
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4.7. Ventilator Connections A 120VAC ERV (Energy Recovery Ventilator) or HRV (Heat Recovery Ventilation) may be installed with a translator board (SYSTXXXTRB01) and either a NIM or a Zone board. It maintains a consistent indoor temperature and circulating fresh air throughout your home. The BGRY wires are connected to the respective BGRY of the zone board.
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“Searching for outdoor unit.” If it is not corrected, the Evolution Connex Control will go into its DEMO operating mode. If a control is operating in Demo mode and you wish to install it with equipment, navigate to the Installer menu and perform a re-install to re-learn the equipment. TIP: Troubleshoot ABCD communication bus problems by removing all but the indoor unit and system control from the ABCD bus circuit.
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• The installer will first be instructed to select the appropriate size of the outdoor unit; then, touch SELECT. A13118 5.3. Indoor Evaporator Selection If a furnace is installed with a variable capacity heat pump or an Evolution Vheat pump or air conditioner, a screen will appear to select the installed indoor evaporator coil.
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A13119 5.4.1. Hydronic Heat Application The Evolution Connex Control supports two types of Hydronic Heat applications: 1. Hot water coil in combination with an FE fan coil and heat pump, or hot water coil as sole heat source with an FE fan coil. 2.
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automation purposes and is NOT used to connect the system control to the Internet. NOTE: For more information regarding the SAM Module, reference the latest version of the application specification entitled “SAM Remote Access Application Specification, ASCII Protocol Information”, available on HVACpartners.com, or the System Access Module Installation Instructions.
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A12185 5.7. Filter Type Selection The installer will next be prompted to select the air filter type installed with the Evolution System. After the selection is made, touch NEXT. • Air Filter: 1-in. to 4-in. media filter • EAC: high voltage electronic air cleaner •...
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A13120B 5.11. Airflow Verification Check The airflow verification check screen will appear next, as the system performs this operation. This process will take about 1-1/2 minutes to complete. When completed, a screen will appear displaying the results of the check. If the system has an indoor unit equipped with a previous-version CFM-controlled blower system the screen will display the static pressure (in inches of water) across the equipment at the expected highest...
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dirty filter detection operation will not be affected. Press NEXT when the airflow verification check is complete. NOTE: The airflow verification check occurs at initial installation, or when FULL INSTALLATION or AIRFLOW VERIFICATION TEST are selected in the INSTALLATION & SERVICE menu. 5.12.
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still detects a damper problem, it will default the measurements into equal sizes, with 10% leakage, and display the zone number for the suspected zone damper. NOTE: The daily duct assessment will occur even if static pressure monitoring is disabled. This is done to ensure that the system will continue to provide proper airflow for all installed equipment, since duct system changes may occur at any time, such as opened or closed registers.
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A170181B 6.1. Equipment Summary Touch EQUIPMENT SUMMARY to show indoor unit type and model number, outdoor unit type (and model number if a 2-stage unit), filter type, any accessories that are installed, and the number of zones in the system. To return to the previous screen, touch BACK. To exit the Service menus, touch DONE.
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Evolution Connex Control. Duct assessment can be performed without performing a full system install. NOTE: For Small Packaged Products (SPP), please use the following instructions for Set-up (Set-Up Section), Checkout (Checkout Section), and Service (Service Information Section): – For PAC AC Indoor and OAC HP Indoor, follow Fan Coil instructions.
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• Outdoor: – AC/Heat pump • Geo HP • PAC AC outdoor • PAC HP outdoor • GAS PAC outdoor • GAS PHP outdoor Once the equipment has been selected, the appropriate menus will be displayed. 6.3.1. System Control First touch SETUP, then touch SYSTEM CONTROL to set up the parameters for the Evolution Connex Control.
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mode will result in higher energy usage but benefit the customer with greater comfort. A160183_2 6.3.1.2. Heat/Cool Deadband The minimum difference enforced between heating and cooling desired temperatures. The deadband does not change when the user changes between Fahrenheit (°F) and Celsius (°C). Ex: A 2° deadband will be 2°F or 2°C and does not change with units, °F and °C.
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• Humidity: Adjustable from -10 – 10%. Default = 0% NOTE: For single-zone systems, the indoor temperature offset is on this screen. For zoning systems, there is a separate zone indoor temperature offset screen in the zoning menu. A190275 6.3.1.4. Reset Factory Defaults This option allows the installer to reset certain factory parameters.
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6.3.1.5. Scheduling On/Off This option lets the installer allow comfort schedule programming features. After the selection is made, touch SAVE. • Scheduling: On or Off. Default = On 6.3.1.6. Smart Recovery On/Off NOTE: ”Smart Recovery” refers to transitions between and among the Home, Sleep and Wake modes.
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and temperature demand settings. This selection enables the full dehumidify and comfort capabilities of the system. The EFF325 airflow is a fixed airflow used to achieve specified ratings – no dehumidification airflow reduction is performed. This is nominally 325 CFM/ton, but will vary if a 2-stage outdoor unit is used.
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6.3.2.3. Dehumidification Options The Dehum Drain Time (Smart Evap™ feature) option turns off the continuous fan at the end of cooling for fifteen minutes in order to drain the indoor coil of water. The fan will only be turned off if a dehumidify demand existed at the start of or during the cooling cycle.
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– Normally Closed – The shutdown function may not be immediate. Blower off delays, etc., will still be used. The shutdown is not intended for commercial applications. If immediate shutdown is required, provision must be made to remove power to indoor unit. A13229 6.3.2.5.
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6.3.2.6. Fan Coil G Terminal Alert Label Once the G Terminal Alert label has been entered, it is shown both on the main screen and in the notification email when the alert becomes active. A14224 6.3.3. Furnace First touch SETUP, then touch FURNACE to set up the parameters for the furnace unit.
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• Furnace Air Flow: Comfort or Efficiency. Default = Comfort • Low Heat Rise: On or Off. Default = Off 6.3.3.2. AC/HP Airflow NOTE: For Geothermal Heat Pumps, this option will be shown as ’Geo HP’ airflow. This option elects the airflow of the furnace when cooling, heat pump heating, and dehumidification when used with a geothermal heat pump.
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HIGH, the minimum airflow during the dehumidify mode is increased to reduce duct and register sweating. Also the airflow increases minimum airflow during normal cooling operation to help reduce duct sweating. After the selections are made, touch SAVE. • Cool: Quiet, Comfort, EFF325 (or EFF1), EFF350 (or EFF2), or Max. Default = Comfort •...
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• Min. modulating limits: Minimum CFM to run a modulating furnace. This will increase the minimum operating capacity of the furnace. Default value is the furnace air flow for the lowest heat capacity. • Max. modulating limits: Maximum CFM to run a modulating furnace.
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6.3.3.8. Furnace G Terminal This setup option selects desired operation when the R-G circuit changes state on the furnace control board depending on setup. Under the function option, FAN turns on fan to selected fan speed when G terminal is energized. SHUTDOWN shuts off fan and equipment when initiated.
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Shutdown: This setup option selects the change of state required for shutdown. Select Normally Open or Normally Closed, and then save your selection. 6.3.3.10. Furnace G Terminal Alert Label Once the G Terminal Alert label has been entered, it is shown both on the main screen and in the notification email when the alert becomes active.
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A13227A • System in Control: The system will decide which stage should be running to satisfy the cooling demand. • High Cool: Temperature above which only the high stage of cooling will be energized. • Only Low Cool: The system will only run in low stage cooling. High Heat Latch A13228 •...
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• Cooling Lockout Temp: None, 45, 50 or 55 (°F). Default = None NOTE: When simultaneous heating and cooling demand feature is on, the cooling lockout shall be ignored. 6.3.4.3. Defrost Interval Time interval at which defrost cycles can occur on a heat pump. AUTO means the defrost interval is optimized by the outdoor control.
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operating noise while in high heating capacity. Reducing this value will reduce the heating capacity of the heat pump. After the selection is made, touch SAVE. • AC Heat Pump Max RPM: Adjustable from 4500 – 7000. Default = 7000 RPM 6.3.4.7.
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For hydronic heat applications, this option allows the installer to set the lockout temperatures below which only the hydronic coil will operate, and the lockout temperature above which the hydronic coil will not operate. After the selections are made, touch SAVE. A12149 •...
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A14228A 6.3.7. Geothermal HP (when available) First touch SETUP, then touch Geo HP to set up the parameters for the Geo HP unit. A160188b 6.3.7.1. Freeze Limits This setting controls the temperature level to which the loop liquid can drop before the Geo HP unit will stop operating. See the Geo HP Installation Instructions for more details.
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open-loop systems using untreated water; and 15°F is chosen for closed-loop systems using glycol or other anti-freeze solutions. After the selection is made, touch SAVE. • Freeze Limits: 26°F or 15°F. Default = 26°F CAUTION EQUIPMENT DAMAGE HAZARD Failure to follow this caution may result in equipment damage. Only use 15F setting if loop is treated with anti-freeze provisions.
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A150180 6.3.7.3. Brownout Override This option controls the low voltage brownout override function in the Geo HP unit. After the selection is made, touch SAVE. • Brownout Override: Active or Inactive. Default = Inactive A150181 6.3.7.4. Geothermal HP Energy Tracking Energy tracking for geothermal heat pumps requires the installation of an Entering Water Temperature (EWT) sensor.
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properly calculate geothermal heat pump usage. See the geothermal heat pump literature for details. If the EWT error message is shown, as illustrated in the Geothermal HP Section, that means that the EWT sensor was installed and had valid readings at one time, but is now malfunctioning. See the geothermal heat pump literature for details.
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6.3.8.3. Airflow Limits Since a bypass damper is prohibited in this system, this setting is used to select the maximum allowable noise/airflow relationship into each zone based on air noise and comfort requirements. LOW means 100% of maximum assessed airflow; MED-LOW means 138% of maximum assessed airflow;...
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6.3.8.5. Wired Remote Room Sensors A Remote Room Sensor can be used with the Evolution Connex Control to take the place of the control’s internal temperature sensor. This allows the Evolution Connex Control to be mounted in areas with less than optimal airflow (such as near an exterior door, window or in a closet).
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Damper Control Damper Control Module Module ZS_C Sensor 1 Sensor 2 Sensor 3 Sensor 4 6.3.9. Accessories First touch SETUP, then touch ACCESSORIES to set up the parameters for the accessories installed with the system. 6.3.9.1. Filter NOTE: The daily duct assessment will occur even if static pressure monitoring is disabled.
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6.3.9.2. Humidifier With this option, the installer has the option of selecting whether a humidifier is installed, to humidify with the fan in low speed, and the time interval for changing the humidifier pad. After the selections are made, touch SAVE. •...
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terminals on the Evolution System compressor section control board to receive a dry contact relay signal from the Utility, typically from the electric meter assembly, to signal a curtailment period. This section describes the actions taken in response to that signal. See the equipment installation instructions for more information on wiring the compressor section control board to the Utility connections.
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proper airflow for all installed equipment, since duct system changes may occur at any time, such as opened or closed registers. This option allows the installer to select the airflow for the fan coil when paired with a hydronic coil. After the selections are made, touch SAVE. A12194 •...
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6.4. Check out WARNING PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD Failure to follow this warning could result in property damage, personal injury or death. Before running Check Out mode, make sure that all HVAC equipment is properly installed. See the equipment installation instructions for details and additional safety information.
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• Low Heat: Selectable from 0 to 120 minutes. Default = 5 minutes • Medium Heat: Selectable from 0 to 120 minutes. Default = 5 minutes • High Heat: Selectable from 0 to 120 minutes. Default = 5 minutes 6.4.2. Furnace Make sure the furnace is properly installed.
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view airflows for normal air conditioning cooling mode, exit the CHECKOUT screen and apply a heating demand to the system. • Low Cool Run Time: Selectable from 0 to 120 minutes. Default = 5 minutes • High Cool Run Time: Selectable from 0 to 120 minutes. Default = 5 minutes 6.4.5.
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6.4.6. Heat Pump Cooling The heat pump cooling mode can be exercised with this menu option. With a 2-stage heat pump, a Low Cool Run Time and a High Cool Run Time are independently selectable to exercise. For variable speed heat pumps, you can select the speed at which the heat pump will exercise.
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• Ventilator Check: High, Low or Off NOTE: This option may NOT be available with the ERVXXNVA ventilator due to its simplified control design. 6.4.9. Zoning (If Applicable) 6.4.9.1. Airflow Limits Because there is no bypass damper, the zone airflow limit check will allow the installer to assess the airflow noise generated by the system providing the maximum amount of airflow to each zone.
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proper zone damper in the same zone. For systems with remote room sensor, temporarily disconnect any other zone Remote Room Sensor (at sensor location). That zone damper will now open, while the Zone 1 damper will close. For systems using Smart Sensors, the installer may press and hold the Hold and Mode buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds to change the zone under test.
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A13123A 6.5.1. Advanced Diagnostics When viewing the Service Information screen, there is a button labeled View Diagnostics, which provides the top 3 most likely root causes for the most recent fault. NOTE: This feature is only available with compatible models. See the Evolution equipment product data or installation instructions for more information.
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6.5.3. Furnace Status The furnace status screen displays relevant information about the furnace operation. To return to the previous screen, touch BACK. To exit the Service menus, touch DONE. A12198 6.5.4. AC Status The AC status screen displays relevant information about the AC operation.
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6.5.5. Heat Pump Status The heat pump status screen displays relevant information about the heat pump operation. To return to the previous screen, touch BACK. To exit the Service menus, touch DONE. NOTE: Screen data will vary based on unit installed. A12200 6.5.6.
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6.5.7. Zoning Status The zoning status screen displays relevant information about the zoning operation. To return to the previous screen, touch BACK. To exit the Service menus, touch DONE. 6.5.8. Last 10 System Events This screen will show the last 10 events that occurred throughout the system.
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• Cycle Counters: Number of heat/cool/power cycles the unit has performed. • Run Times: Lifetime hours of operation in heating, cooling, and how long the unit has been powered. 6.5.10. Model/Serial Numbers This menu item allows the installer to view the model number, serial number (if available), and control software version (if available) of all communicating pieces of equipment in the system, including the wall control.
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6.5.12. Energy Tracking NOTE: Energy Tracking is only available for applicable equipment. See The Product Data for the equipment in question to see if Energy Tracking is available for that device. Both indoor and outdoor units must have energy tracking capability for this feature to function fully. This menu item allows the installer to view the energy usage of each piece of equipment connected to the system.
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6.6.1. Charging Within the CHARGING COOLING or HTG CHECK screens, the installer will have the ability to enter the LINESET length and the VAPOR LINE diameter. After the selections are made, touch NEXT. • Lineset: Selectable from 5 to 200 feet NOTE: For Evolution V product, 100 feet is the maximum allowed refrigerant line length.
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A14286A_2 A14664a 6.6.2. Pump Down Because this system has an inverter controlled compressor, suction pressure transducer and EXV, conventional procedure cannot be used to “pump down” and isolate the refrigerant into the outdoor unit. The control has provisions to assist in performing this function. •...
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extended evacuation time may be required and/or inadequate vacuum obtained. The control has provisions to open the EXV for refrigerant recovery and/or evacuation. • Set desired time period. Default time period for procedure is 120 minutes. • Touch START on Evolution System Control or service tool to open the valve.
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Touch DEALER LOGO to upload the dealer logo and contact information from a USB C connected to the Evolution Connex Control. The “Dealer Logo Application” PC/MAC Desktop application download available at www.MyEvolutionConnex.Bryant.com is required to properly format the dealer logo and contact information for use on the wall control.
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Evolution Connex Control, and/or the MyEvolution web server with, and the availability of the user’s mobile device carrier service. Bryant Heating and Cooling makes no representations or warranties, expressed or implied, including...
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Evolution Connex Control, and/or the MyEvolution web server, with, and the availability of, the user’s mobile device carrier service, or that the ability to remotely access and adjust the settings of the Evolution Connex Control will not be negatively affected by the network-related modifications, upgrades, or similar activity of the user’s Internet service provider or mobile device...
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A13235 • On the next screen look for the SSID of the router. After being selected, it will be outlined in faint blue and indicated by a check mark. Then select NEXT. A150175 • The selected network will show. Choose an appropriate Wi-Fi network security mode.
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A13237 • If a Wi-Fi network security key is shown as on the right hand picture above then select the white bar and enter the security key, then select NEXT. • Touch in the security key area, and the keyboard will appear. –...
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requires the MAC address and serial number of the Evolution Connex Control. If using the Bryant® Home mobile app you can just scan the QR Code on the wall control and it will fill in the control information. To find the serial number and MAC address on the Evolution Connex Control, click on Menu, Down Arrow, Wireless and View MyEvolution Registration Info.
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Connected: Not Connected: A240301B A240303B A180093...
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Variable-Speed Furnace/Fan Coil User Interface Green - Data A Yellow - Data B ABCD White - COM Connection Red - 24VAC 1-Spd. Optional Remote Non-Communicating Room Sensor Humidifier Connection Y/Y2 Sensor A12354 Connection Diagram for Furnace or FE Fan Coil with 1-Stage Air Conditioning...
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Variable-Speed Fan Coil User Interface Green - Data A Yellow - Data B ABCD White - COM Connection Red - 24VAC 1-Spd. Optional Remote Non-communicating Room Sensor Humidifier Connection Sensor A12355 Connection Diagram for FE Fan Coil with Non-communicating 1-Stage Heat Pump...
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A240316 Zoning Connection for Communicating Indoor Unit with 2-Stage Communicating Outdoor Unit NOTE: Some outdoor units do not require “C” and “D” connections. Please see outdoor unit Installation Instructions.
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Indoor Unit Zone Control User Interface & Smart Sensor(s) Green Yellow A B C D White 1-Stage AC A B C D A B C D Humidifier Connection Damper Control Y/Y2 module Sensor A04019 Zoning Connection Diagram for Furnace or FE Fan Coil with Non-Communicating 1-Stage Air Conditioning...
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Variable-Speed Zone Control Fan Coil User Interface & Smart Sensor(s) Green Yellow A B C D White 1-Spd. HP A B C D A B C D Humidifier Connection Damper Control module Sensor A07149 Zoning Connection Diagram for FE Fan Coil with Non-communicating 1-Stage Heat Pump...
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A200528 New ERV / HRV Models Translator Board Network Interface Module (NIM) Green Yellow System Wall Control Furnace Ventilator (HRV / ERV) Connection A210310 Ventilator (HRV / ERV) Connection...
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FE Fan Coil or Variable Speed Furnace A07114 G Input Wiring for Blower Operation...
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FE Fan Coil or Variable Speed Furnace A07115 G Input Wiring for System Shutdown 9. Statement Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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Evolution®, True Sense, Smart Evap, and HYBRID HEAT® are registered trademarks of Carrier Corporation in the United States and other countries. Other brands and product names are trademarks of their respective holders. Wi-Fi® is a registered trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance Corporation.
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