Table of Contents OVERVIEW ..........................7 NETWORKING ........................8 ADAPTAIRE II DEFAULT SETTINGS ............... 8 Unit Operating Modes ....................10 MRT-Touch Controls ......................10 UNIT OFF MODE ............................10 UNIT MANUAL MODE ..........................10 UNIT AUTO MODE ..........................10 Scheduling Time Clock ..........................10 Heating Night Setback ..........................
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Enthalpy Based Economizer Mode ............... 20 Building Pressure Mode ....................100% Outside Air Mode....................21 Critical Alarms ........................21 Supply Air Discharge Low Limit ................21 Heater Hand ......................22 Non-Critical Alarms ......................22 Unit Off/Fan on ...................... 22 Unit On/Fan Off ..................... 22 Clogged Filter ......................
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Diagnostics – Critical Alarm Codes ..............44 ALARM CODE: Freezestat ....................44 SOLUTION: If burner was operating prior to shutdown (check prior alarm log) ....... 44 SOLUTION: If burner was not operating prior to shutdown (check prior alarm log) ......45 ALARM CODE: Burner Hand ..................46 SOLUTION: Inspect burner control circuit.
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Appendix G ........................63 Room Sensor & Outside Air Sensor Wiring ..............63 Appendix H ........................64 Equipment Touch Wiring ....................64 Portable / Using the Terminal Plug ......................64 Hard-Wired / No Terminal Plug ......................... 65...
Diagnostics section of this manual is a list of all alarms and possible causes and solutions. All of the features of the AdaptAire II system are designed to provide the user with real time information. At any time the user can display all of the operational parameters, make changes, if necessary, and observe the various temperature, pressure, and damper readings.
AdaptAire II is adaptable to a variety of different network architectures and protocols. Each controller is made with integration in mind, the AdaptAire II DDC board can integrate with building automation systems via BACnet (IP or MSTP) or Modbus (IP or serial). The dual IP ports provide the ability to take advantage of a daisy-chain topology.
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ITEM DEFAULT RANGE Optimal Start Limit Setpoint 30 min 0 – 60 min Optimal Start Runtime 30 min Adjusts automatically Room Failsafe Temperature 75°F 50°F - 90°F Room Failsafe Enthalpy 23 BTU/lb 0-30 BTU/lb Heater Cooldown Time 3 min 3-15 min Cooling Mode Control Enabled Enabled/Disabled...
Equipment Touch panel. See the Equipment Touch User Guide section of this manual for more information about navigating the Equipment Touch menus. AdaptAire II MATO units configured for MRT-Touch control will have a fixed discharge temperature of 75°F if the discharge temperature sensor is disconnected or otherwise fails to communicate with the unit control module.
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To view a schedule, navigate to Home > System > Schedule. Touch View Schedule and select Month View or Week View. Month View shows which days of the current month have schedules. Week View shows which days of the current week have schedules. Touch a day to see the schedule for that day.
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All schedules that affect that day will be listed on the top and the effective schedule will be shown on the bottom as in the screenshot above. The effective schedule is the combined result of the day’s schedules (all ON and OFF schedules that affect that particular day). To create a schedule, navigate to Home >...
For a schedule that has already been created, the Type (Dated, Weekly, Continuous), Priority (Normal, Override), or whether it is an ON or OFF schedule cannot be changed. If a different Type is needed then delete the schedule and make a new one. To create a 24-hour schedule, navigate to Home >...
Learning Adaptive Optimal Start When the space is unoccupied, the AdaptAir II controller uses the outside air temperature, the room setpoint temperature and unit capacities to estimate the time needed to warm or cool the room from the unoccupied setpoints to the occupied setpoints. To minimize the energy required during optimal start, the learning adaptive optimal start algorithm evaluates the room temperature at occupancy and adjusts the learned heating or cooling capacity for the next unoccupied period.
Supply Fan / Heating / Ventilation / Cooling Operating Modes The AdaptAire II DDC controller (when Unit Mode is set to Auto or Manual) automatically switches between the heating, ventilating and cooling modes of operation. The previous sections described the Heating and Cooling Setback operation.
2°F above the Cooling lockout setpoint. Cooling Supply Air Temperature Control When cooling is enabled, the AdaptAire II controller will modulate the supply air discharge temperature setpoint up and down between the values below to maintain the room temperature setpoint (73°F, adj.) Minimum Cooling Discharge Temperature: 50°F, adjustable.
Room Sensor Failsafe AdaptAire II units will have a fixed discharge temperature of 75°F if the room temperature sensor is disconnected or otherwise fails to communicate with the unit control module. When the room sensor fails to communicate with the controller, a room temperature of 0°F will display on the Equipment Touch).
The user will also need to select the number of on/off stages (1- Upon an initial call for cooling, the AdaptAire II controller will turn on the lead modulating stage (0-10VDC) at 10% capacity. As cooling demand increases, the modulating stage will increase output from 10-100% capacity.
Damper Control Modes Overview There are six different modes that control the unit damper operation: Minimum Ventilation, Manual, Temperature Based Economizer, Enthalpy Based Economizer, Building Pressure, and 100% Outside Air. Not all damper modes are available on all units. To change the Damper Mode (except for 100% Outside Air mode), navigate to Home > Menu >...
sequence is helpful in cases where % of outside air ventilation changes with the level of contaminates detected in the space. The On Demand Ventilation setpoint takes precedence over all other damper control modes, excluding 100% outside air. Manual Mode Manual Mode allows the user to set the dampers to a fixed position based on a 0-100% control setpoint.
If economizer is active, and the outside air damper is at 100% open, but unable to maintain the supply air temperature setpoint for a period of 3 minutes, the outside air damper will modulate closed, and the unit will switch over to stage 2 of cooling (mechanical cooling). If the room sensor fails to communicate with the controller, economizer will be enabled if the outside air enthalpy is less than the failsafe enthalpy setpoint of 23 BTU/lb (adjustable), which corresponds to 73°F/30% RH.
For example, with the supply air temperature below the low limit setpoint and the low limit buffer time setpoint set at 3 minutes, the low limit will not trip until both the 5- minute initial cold-start delay period and the 3 minute low limit buffer time setpoint have elapsed. Once the unit has been running, anytime the supply air temperature drops below the low limit setpoint, the low limit will not trip until a period of time equal to the low limit buffer time setpoint has elapsed.
Multiplexed Inputs DDC controllers are designed with a finite number of inputs and outputs. Multiplexing expands the functionality of the controller by allowing multiple devices to effectively share the same input. This is usually accomplished by connecting resistors, either in a series or parallel configuration, to an analog input.
Equipment Touch User Guide This section will assist the user in navigating the Equipment Touch and its features for MRT-Touch control systems. Note that depending on program versions and equipment options ordered, the actual content of the screens may differ slightly from what is presented in this manual.
Changing Setpoints and Other Editable Values To change a setpoint or any editable value on the Equipment Touch, touch the value on the screen. A keyboard with buttons or a menu with options will appear on the screen. Touch the buttons on the screen that correspond with the new values for a particular setting.
Login Screen The Equipment Touch requires users to log in to access certain features of the control program. When asked to log in, the keyboard screen will appear: The default password for the user account is 0000. The default password for the admin account is 1111.
Menu Screen The menu screen provides access to several different screens through the buttons shown in the following image. Touch a button to go to the screen indicated by the text on the button. Status Screen The status screen provides important unit status information. The following points are available on this screen: Point Value...
Point Value Aux Unit Enable Input Off / On 100% OA Signal Input Off / On On Demand Vent Signal 0-100% The Status screen provides buttons to access the, Setpoints, Data, and Alarms screens. Setpoints Screen The Setpoints screen allows the operator to enter the desired unit setpoints that will determine when heating and cooling will be enabled.
Schedules Screen The Schedules screen lets the operator view, add, edit, or delete BACnet schedules in the controller. See Unit Operating Modes > MRT-Touch Controls > Scheduling Time Clock in this manual for information about viewing and configuring schedules for the unit. Trends Screen The Trends screen allows the operator to view trends.
Unit Setup Screen The Unit Setup screen allows the user to select the desired Unit modes, How the Controls are Staged and Brand Displayed for the unit. These parameters are configured at the factory for each particular unit. Caution, changing any of these values without first contacting the factory may severely affect unit operation.
Damper Setup Screen The Damper Setup screen allows the user to select the operating parameters for the dampers to operate within and/or control too The following points are available on this screen: Point Value Manual Economizer Mode Allow if OA Temp > 0°F - 100°F and <...
Heating Setup Screen The Heating Setup screen allows the user to select the operating parameters for the Staged heating to operate within. The parameters are looking for how much of demand is required and for how long the demand must be present before staging up/down. The following points are available on this screen: Point Value...
Touch the white radio button next to the appropriate brand name to select the brand. The radio button will fill in with a blue circle to indicate the selection. The following Brand Configuration options are available: Applied Air Temprite Industries The Brand Configuration screen provides a button to access the Unit Setup screen.
BACnet Screen The BACnet (Communications) screen allows the operator to configure BACnet settings. The BACnet Device Instance, Auto Generate Device ID, Max Masters, and Max Info Frames values may be changed from this screen. The BACnet device instance number is the unique ID assigned to the controller on the BACnet network.
Max Info Frames = approx. 4.0693 (round down to nearest whole number) = 4 In the case of 15 devices at 19200 baud, set Max Info Frames to 4. Alarms Screen The Alarms Screen displays the different alarms that the program is monitoring. The radial button next to each alarm name will change color to RED when active.
Resets Screen The Resets screen allows the user to reset alarms. The following points are available on this screen: Point Value Supply Temp Low Limit Alarm Reset Off / On Burner in Hand Alarm Reset Off / On The Resets screen provides buttons to access the Status, Alarms, and Menu screens. System Screen The System screen shows the BACnet device instance number, the controller’s time, the room temperature and provides buttons to access the Module Status, Alarms, Trends,...
Module Status (Modstat) Screen The Module Status screen shows allows the operator to select a section of the Module Status (Modstat) report to view. Touch a button to see one of the following sections of the Module Status report: Device Data, Driver Data, Reset Counters, System Errors, Warnings, Information, Hardware, Database, or Network.
Optimal Start Screen The Optimal Start screen allows the operator to configure Optimal Start settings. The following points are available on this screen: Point Value Enable Optimal Start Off / On Optimal Start Limit (mins) 0 - 60 Heating Design Temp -40°F - 130°F Heating Capacity 0°F - 10°F...
Ideally, the heating (or cooling) night setback setpoint would be set low (or high) enough that the space temperature never reaches it so the heater (or cooling) only cycles on near the end of the unoccupied period to bring the room temperature up to the heating (or cooling) occupied setpoint.
Backup Screen The Backup screen allows the user to create a backup copy of the program loaded into the controller. It also allows to restore a previously created backup point. Setup Screen The Setup screen provides access to Module Setup, Touchscreen Setup, and Login screens. Module Setup Screen The Module Setup screen provides access to the Set Time and Date, Communication, Router, IP, and Time Master screens.
Touchscreen Setup Screen The Touchscreen Setup screen provides access to several touchscreen setup functions. Touch the About button to view the Equipment Touch version, the software part number, and the bootloader version. The technical services department may request this information if a hardware issue is suspected. The Sensor Setup screen is currently unsupported.
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Not all controllers will have all types of BACnet objects. If a controller does not have a certain type of BACnet object, the button for that type of BACnet object will be disabled. Each screen shows a list of network-visible BACnet objects with BACnet Object Name, Current Value, and BACnet Object Instance number.
Set Time and Date Screen The Set Time and Date screen allows the operator to set the local time and date for the controller. Touch the Time or Date fields to enter a new time or date. If the controller communicates with a WebCTRL server or building automation system, the controller will automatically resync the time and date with the server at least once every 24 hours.
Equipment Touch reading 150°F or more? Yes. That sensor circuit or the sensor itself is shorted. Unplug the input jack from the AdaptAire II controller. Did the display change to -40°F or less? No. There is a short in the controller input. Replace the controller.
Is the room air (Room Temp) displayed on the Equipment Touch, reading 150°F or more? Yes. The sensor circuit or the sensor itself is shorted. Unplug the input jack from the AdaptAire II controller. Did the display change to -40°F or less? No. There is a short in the controller input. Replace the controller.
Yes. The electronics are working to this point. Continue. Is there sufficient temperature rise for the amount of outside air that is being delivered to the space? No. Follow the instructions in this manual for placing the unit in Manual damper control mode.
Diagnostics – Non-Critical Alarm Codes This section should assist the user in troubleshooting non-critical alarm code messages that have been displayed on the Equipment Touch. Most of these alarms are automatically reset once the alarm is corrected or condition changes. Exceptions to this rule are noted in the alarm problem descriptions that follow. ALARM CODE: Unit Off/Fan On PROBLEM: The controller has not activated the unit enable output to start the fan, but the fan status input,...
ALARM CODE: Unit On/Fan Off PROBLEM: The controller has activated the fan enable output to start the fan, but the fan status input, is not receiving a signal that the fan is running. This alarm will automatically clear about 60 seconds after the alarm is corrected.
ALARM CODE: Clogged Filters PROBLEM: The filter air pressure sensor signal has exceeded the set point value entered into the Touch indicating a clogged filter. This alarm will automatically clear about 5 seconds after the problem is corrected. SOLUTION: If clogged filter indication is active. Are the filters dirty? Yes.
ALARM CODE: Rnet Sensor Failure PROBLEM: The unit required communications between the room sensor or outdoor air sensor and the unit control module have failed. This alarm will automatically clears after the alarm is corrected. SOLUTION: Investigate Rnet sensor When Rnet sensor communications are interrupted, the displayed outdoor air temperature will be -45 and the room temperature will be equal to the last good temperature reading received from the room sensor for approximately 5 minutes following the interruption.
Appendix B Specifications SS-683TX Maximum number of control programs* Maximum number of BACnet objects* 12000 Third-party BACnet or Modbus integration points Power 24 Vac ±15 %, 50-60 Hz, 55 VA 24 Vdc ±1 0 %, 20 W NOTE The above power consumption is for the controller only. Adding devices to the Act Net bus increases total power consumed.
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Eth0 , Eth1 10/ 10 0 BaseT, full duplex, Ethernet ports for BACnetjlP and/ or BACnetjEthernet, or Modbus TCP/ IP communication. Under normal operation, network traffic not destined for this controller is repeated to the other Ethernet port. When the controller is powered off, all traffic received on one port is mirrored to the other port.
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Memory 4 GBs eMMC Flash memory and 256 MB DDR3 DRAM (2 MB available). User data is archived to non-volatile Flash memory when parameters are changed, every 90 seconds, and when the firmware is deliberately restarted. NOTE When a parameter is changed, wait at least 30 seconds before turning the power off, in order for the change to be saved.
Appendix C Wiring for Communications The SS-683TX communicates on the following ports. Port Protocol Port type(s) Speed(s) Wiring Spec EthO BACnetjlP Ethernet 10 or 100 Mbps Not daisy chained, Cat5e, 328 feet max BACnetjEthernet Eth1 Daisy chained, Cat5e, Modbus TCP/ IP 164 feet max BACnetjMSTP Modbus RS485...
+, Net -, and Shield. NOTE Use the same polarity throughout the network segment. Set Port S1 to MS/TP on the controller setup pages > BACnet tab > Port S1. If the SS-683TX is at either end of a network segment, set the port's End of Net? switch to Yes.
Appendix E LEDs Status Identification Net (Network Status) Tricolor LED Color Pattern Condition Message in Module Possible Solutions Status • Connect Ethernet Cable Ethernet connection problem No Ethernet Link • Check other net work components BACnetjlP error Cycle power 1 blink One of the following BACnetjlP (Ethernet) DLL reporting issue: •...
Appendix F Heating and Cooling Design Temperatures Locate the city closest to where the unit is installed and change the heating and cooling design temperature setpoints on the Equipment Touch to match the values in the table below for that particular city. Heating Design Cooling Design State...
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Tallahassee Tampa West Palm Beach Athens Atlanta Augusta Columbus Macon Rome Savannah Hilo Honolulu Boise Lewiston Pocatello Chicago Moline Peoria Rockford Springfield Evansville Fort Wayne Indianapolis South Bend Burlington Des Moines Dubuque Sioux City Waterloo Dodge City Goodland Topeka Wichita Covington Lexington Louisville...
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Alpena Detroit Escanaba Flint Grand Rapids Lansing Marquette Muskegon Sault St. Marie Duluth Minneapolis Rochester Jackson Meridian Vicksburg Columbia Kansas City St. Joseph St. Louis Springfield Billings Great Falls Helena Missoula Grand Island Lincoln Norfolk North Platte Omaha Scottsbluff Elko Las Vegas Reno Winnemucca...
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Schenectady Syracuse Charlotte Greensboro Raleigh Winston-Salem Bismarck Devils Lake Fargo Williston Akron-Canton Cincinnati Cleveland Columbus Dayton Mansfield Sandusky Toledo Youngstown Oklahoma City Tulsa Eugene Medford Portland Salem Allentown Erie Harrisburg Philadelphia Pittsburgh Reading Scranton Williamsport Providence Charleston Columbia Huron Rapid City Sioux Falls Bristol Chattanooga...
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Houston Midland San Angelo San Antonio Waco Wichita Falls Salt Lake City Burlington Lynchburg Norfolk Richmond Roanoke Olympia Seattle Spokane Charleston Elkins Huntington Parkersburg Green Bay La Crosse Madison Milwaukee Casper Cheyenne Lander Sheridan...
Appendix G Room Sensor & Outside Air Sensor Wiring For the room sensor and/or outside air sensor wiring, use a 4 conductor shielded or unshielded plenum rated cable, 22 AWG. The wire length between the sensors and controller must not exceed 500 feet. If using shielded wire (recommended), terminate the shield wire to the Gnd terminal on the Rnet port at the controller together with the green wire.
Appendix H Equipment Touch Wiring Portable / Using the Terminal Plug If the Equipment Touch is supplied from the factory with a 10-foot cable with a terminal plug on one end. The other end of the cable is connected to the terminals on the Equipment Touch. To use the Equipment Touch, plug the terminal plug on the cable into the appropriate terminal blocks in the unit’s main control panel.
Hard-Wired / No Terminal Plug To hard-wire the Equipment Touch to the controller (eliminating the terminal plug): Rnet+ on the Equipment Touch must be connected to the Rnet+ terminal on the controller. Rnet- on the Equipment Touch must be connected to the Rnet- terminal on the controller. 24V Gnd on the Equipment Touch must be connected to the 24 VAC source’s ground (typically terminal number 202 on the unit’s wiring diagram, refer to the unit’s wiring diagram to verify).
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