Installation & Operation Manual - Model AVC2000 LIMITED WARRANTY Accutrol LLC, having its principal place of business at 21 Commerce Drive, Danbury, CT USA ® ("Manufacturer") warrants its AccuValve , Model AVC2000 product (the "Products") as follows: 1. Limited Warranty.
The AVC product family integrates a high-performance controller with the revolutionary award ® winning AccuValve product. The Engineers at Accutrol have used technology and innovation ® to make the AVC AccuValve not only the most advanced airflow control valve in the industry, but also the most reliable and intuitive airflow control valve available.
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Installation & Operation Manual - Model AVC2000 1.2 Model Code A V C 2 VALVE MATERIAL 2 = 304ss, 20 Ga. 3 = 316ss, 20 Ga. 4 = Aluminum, 16 Ga. VALVE SIZE 06 = 6" Diameter 08 = 8" Diameter 10 = 10"...
Installation & Operation Manual - Model AVC2000 SECTION 2 – SPECIFICATIONS PERFORMANCE Accuracy +/- 5% of reading or 5 CFM, whichever is greater Speed of Response < 1 second control signal response (full stroke cycle time is 10 seconds) Shut-off Leakage Rate Standard: <...
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Installation & Operation Manual - Model AVC2000 SPECIFICATIONS CONTINUED Units provided with the optional Bluetooth low energy module contain FCC ID: XPYNINAB1 IC: 8595A-NINAB1 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two condition;...
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Installation & Operation Manual - Model AVC2000 2.1 Operating Range The operating range of each AccuValve is provided below along with a characteristic curve showing the relationship between the minimum operating pressure and maximum airflow volume as tested in accordance with ANSI/ASHRAE STD 130. 0.45 0.40 0.35...
AccuValve is not position sensitive, it can be installed in any plane or rotational axis without having impact on the performance. NOTE: Screws, nuts, fasteners, duct sealant, hangers, companion flanges and gaskets are NOT provided by Accutrol. Page 12 Contents of this Manual are Subject to Change Without Notification...
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5. For clean air applications, apply UL181 compliant foil tape over the valve/duct seams. For corrosive exhaust applications, apply PTFE tape (available from Accutrol) over the valve/duct seams. 6. Secure both ends of valve to the duct using draw band clamps.
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Installation & Operation Manual - Model AVC2000 4.2 Rectangular Valve Installation Diagrams Valve Sizes 18 and 24 1. Verify the opening in the duct is properly sized for the valve and installation method being used. Also verify both ends of the duct where the valve is to be attached are true and square before attempting to install valve. If the duct ends are not square and true, do not attempt to install valve as it will not operate properly.
Installation & Operation Manual - Model AVC2000 SECTION 5 – WIRING 5.1 AVC2000 Control Module CAUTION: Maintain polarity if power source is used for multiple devices, otherwise equipment may be damaged. Note: Connections will vary based on application. For detailed wiring instructions, use this drawing in conjunction with the job specific wiring diagrams.
“Register Product Key”. f. You will now be able to use the AccuValve Insight Software on this computer. If you have any problems, contact Accutrol LLC at 203-445-9991. Page 16 Contents of this Manual are Subject to Change Without Notification...
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Start Menu and select Programs > AccuValve Insight. To communicate to the AVC2000 via USB connection, select “Locate Accutrol Devices” then select the com port associated with the AVC2000 that your computer is connected to. 6.5.1 AccuValve Insight Dashboard...
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Installation & Operation Manual - Model AVC2000 6.5.2 Airflow Volume Gauge The Airflow Volume Gauge provides the most critical real-time operating parameters of the AVC2000. The Airflow Volume Gauge is an “information only” object; therefore, no field programming can be accessed through the Airflow Volume Gauge. Airflow Volume Gauge Airflow Setpoint...
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Installation & Operation Manual - Model AVC2000 6.5.4 Configuring the AVC2000 Set Points Setpoint Source = Dry Contact Inputs (DI-1, DI-2) The following example shows how the controller would be configured to receive up to 4 different setpoints from the Dry Contact Inputs (DI-1 and DI-2). 6.5.5 Analog Output Gauge The Analog Output Gauge is provided for indicating the status and configuration of the Analog Output.
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Installation & Operation Manual - Model AVC2000 Output Source Selected: MEASURED AIRFLOW sets the AO to correspond with the measured airflow volume. Output Full Scale: Provides the full-scale range of the AO and the corresponding AO Gauge, which is 850 cfm for this example.
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Installation & Operation Manual - Model AVC2000 6.5.6 Control Output Gauge The Control Output Gauge displays the Control Output % and provides a means for overriding the control-loop enabling direct command of the actuator. 6.5.6.1 Control Output Override To override the control to Manual; 1.
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Installation & Operation Manual - Model AVC2000 6.5.7 Control Parameters Diagram The Control Diagram provides real-time information of the parameters associated with the closed-loop control function. Configurable parameters are displayed in the white boxes and non-configurable parameters are displayed in gray. Each parameter is briefly described below. •...
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Installation & Operation Manual - Model AVC2000 6.5.7.1 Changing Configurable Control Parameters Open the Control Parameters window by double-clicking in the Control Diagram inside one of the white boxes. To modify any of the configuration parameters, enter the desired value in the appropriate box and select “Update Controller”...
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Installation & Operation Manual - Model AVC2000 6.5.9 Dashboard Menus The area located along the top of Dashboard provides access to Menu Items in addition to displaying information about the device such as; MAC Address, Serial Number, Tag Number and USB/Bluetooth com status.
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Installation & Operation Manual - Model AVC2000 6.5.9.1.3 Print Parameters Report prints a timestamped PDF document of the primary configuration parameters which reside in the AVC controller’s nonvolatile (FLASH) memory. 6.5.9.1.4 Exit Closes the Dashboard and disconnects the communications. 6.5.9.2 Controller ID 6.5.9.3 Tools 6.5.9.3.1 Close Active Window After Update If this item is checked, the active window will automatically close after the...
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Installation & Operation Manual - Model AVC2000 6.5.9.3.4 Volume Measurement Adjust is a calibration tool that can be used to correlate the airflow volume measured by the AVC2000 with a field measurement. NOTE: The Equal % Cal. Adj. is a single-step field calibration method which does not overwrite the factory calibration of the AVC2000.
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Installation & Operation Manual - Model AVC2000 6.5.9.3.5 Actuator Feedback Calibration provides a means to calibrate the actuator feedback signal to precisely coincide with the “valve % open” parameter. The steps required to calibrate the actuator feedback are provided below. Step 1: Press the Adaption Button on the Actuator, Select OK after Complete.
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Installation & Operation Manual - Model AVC2000 6.5.9.4 Help About AccuValve Insight dialog box is shown below. Page 28 Contents of this Manual are Subject to Change Without Notification...
Installation & Operation Manual - Model AVC2000 SECTION 7 – MAINTENANCE Scheduled maintenance for the AVC is not required; however each AccuValve does include an access cover which can be removed to inspect the airflow sensors if desired. 7.1 Round Valve Access Cover CAUTION: Wear eye protection, cut-resistant gloves and clothing suitable for working with sheet metal.
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Installation & Operation Manual - Model AVC2000 7.2 Rectangular Valve Access Cover CAUTION: Wear eye protection, cut-resistant gloves and clothing suitable for working with sheet metal. Failure to do so may result in personal injury. Access Cover 7.2.1 The access cover is secured to the valve using (4) #2 blunt-head Phillips head screws. To inspect the sensors, remove the access cover by removing the screws using a #2 Phillips head screw driver.
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