Robertshaw SlimZone Premier Installation And Operation Manual

Robertshaw SlimZone Premier Installation And Operation Manual

Commercial/residential hvac (heating/ventilation/air conditioning) zone control system

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ZONE CONTROL SYSTEM
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL

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  • Page 1 ZONE CONTROL SYSTEM INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    3.4 SIZING TRANSFORMERS ......................4 3.5 SIZING DAMPERS ........................4 3.6 TYPICAL SYSTEM DIAGRAM....................4 4. SYSTEM INSTALLATION........................6 4.1 SLIMZONE PREMIER CONTROL MODULE (SZP) ..................6 4.1.1 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF THE DOOR .................6 4.1.2 INSTALLATION OF THE BACKPLATE ..................6 4.2 THERMOSTAT INSTALLATION: DSL-520P....................7 4.3 DAMPERS..............................7...
  • Page 3 6. START UP AND TEST........................22 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE .......................26 GLOSSARY ............................27 APPENDIX A: LIST OF FIGURES ......................28 APPENDIX B: LIST OF TABLES ......................28 ZONE SCHEDULE ..........................29 ZONE DIAGRAM............................30 WARRANTY ............................31 SlimZone Premier...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Control module. Each zone to be controlled requires a zone thermostat. The user interface to the SlimZone Premier consists of a four (4) button keypad and a four (4) line by twenty (20) character LCD display, through which all system information may be viewed or modified.
  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    Installation must be done in accordance with all applicable codes and regulations. • Installer should touch a grounded metal object before handling any of the modules in the SlimZone Premier control system, to avoid potential loss of internal computer programs due to static discharge. APPLICATION AND DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS Only DSL-520P communicating zone thermostats may be used.
  • Page 6: Component Requirements

    Control module. It is recommended that when considering the layout of your zone system, zones 14-19 should be assigned to areas of low priority. COMPONENT REQUIREMENTS BASIC SYSTEM The basic system consists of the main SlimZone Premier Control module (SZP-3: 3 zone module) and its supporting components. ITEM QUANTITY...
  • Page 7: Environmental Module

    CFM. Typical dampers are designed to work with low pressure systems (1.0" WC) or less. TYPICAL SYSTEM DIAGRAM Figure 3.1 illustrates a typical SlimZone Premier installation, including the optional environmental module (SZEM) and its accessories. SlimZone Premier...
  • Page 8 Figure 3.1: Typical System Diagram SlimZone Premier...
  • Page 9: System Installation

    SYSTEM INSTALLATION SLIMZONE PREMIER CONTROL MODULE (SZP) 4.1.1 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF THE DOOR Installer should touch a grounded metal object before handling the control panel to avoid potential loss of programming due to static discharge. NOTE: The door is hinged on the left side.
  • Page 10: Thermostat Installation: Dsl-520P

    4 E Series dampers 4 E2 Series dampers 3 E2 Series dampers 5 E3 Series dampers 4 E3 Series dampers If additional dampers are required you must use a relay to energize these additional dampers from an independent source. SlimZone Premier...
  • Page 11 Figure 4.2: SZP Wiring Diagram SlimZone Premier...
  • Page 12 EMERGENCY SlimZone Premier...
  • Page 13: Wiring Information

    (3) wire damper actuator is used or required in future. CURRENT LIMITED OUTPUT TERMINALS All output circuits on the SlimZone Premier control module incorporate self-resetting current limiting devices which provide protection against excessive current draws caused by circumstances such as wiring shorts on an output.
  • Page 14: Slimzone Environmental Module (Szem)

    • Outdoor temperature measurement DATA EXCHANGE All information collected by the SZEM module is communicated to the SlimZone Premier control module (SZP) via a RS485 communication port at 1200 baud. All information received by the SZP control module may be viewed by the user (Figure 5.2).
  • Page 15: System Options And Operation

    SYSTEM OPTIONS AND OPERATION INTERACTION BETWEEN MODULES The SZP control module is the central processing unit in the SlimZone Premier system and is in constant communication with the DSL-520P zone thermostats and the optional SlimZone Environmental module (SZEM). The following describes the interaction between the modules.
  • Page 16: Dsl-520P Zone Thermostat

    During the unoccupied period, zones 1 to 13 act as Must-Service zones when the zone thermostat buttons (system override) are depressed. Zones 14 to 19 do not act as Must-Service zones at this time. SlimZone Premier...
  • Page 17: Szem Environmental Module

    SZP module. SYSTEM PROGRAMMING All system programming is done at the SZP control module. 5.2.1 PROGRAMMING FEATURES The SlimZone Premier system offers the following programming features: • 7 day programmable • 2 or 4 events per day (morning, day, evening, night) •...
  • Page 18: Factory Defaults

    The limits are entered at the SZP control module and stored in the SZEM module memory. HIGH AND LOW BALANCE POINTS These values are used to determine when the auxiliary heat terminal should be disabled (high balance point) and when the compressor terminal should be disabled (low balance point). SlimZone Premier...
  • Page 19: Control Methods

    Downstaging occurs when the number of zones calling decreases and the calculated difference falls to a value below the number of zones required to activate that stage. SlimZone Premier...
  • Page 20: Sequence Of Operation

    The module will upstage every five (5) minutes afterwards; auxiliary heat stage in the heat pump mode will energize fifteen (15) minutes after the last compressor stage. SlimZone Premier...
  • Page 21: Differential Mode

    Leads to other menus; further data to be entered; further options available Toggles between menu selections or options Forward to next menu Backs up to previous screen or data entry completed for menu path currently in use Increase value of an item Decrease value of an item SlimZone Premier...
  • Page 22: Flow Diagram

    ..Actions which occur behind the scene 01234567890123456789 ..Momentary screen 01234567890123456789 ..Direct path to next screen ..Path to available options to be displayed ..Off-page connector ..Return from off-page screens ..On-page connector ..Button number SlimZone Premier...
  • Page 25: Start Up And Test

    Equipment outputs are not conflicting (i.e., W and Y LEDs not ON at same time). NOTE: On initial power up, the control module will not respond to equipment calls for a period of 4 minutes. Constant fan requests are serviced. SlimZone Premier...
  • Page 26 J. Go to the Main Menu: Select the following: System Off Fan On - System Off mode Schedule: Normal - Fan On to enable constant fan K. Observe that all zone damper LEDs come ON and that all zone dampers are open. SlimZone Premier...
  • Page 27 - Y1 (and any additional stages) LED turns OFF - G2 LED turns OFF - G1 LED and zone damper(s) remain ON for the 45 second fan purge - After the 45 second fan purge, G1 LED remains ON and all zone dampers open SlimZone Premier...
  • Page 28 O. Go to the Programming menu and program all temperature setpoints and schedules for each zone. Refer to section 5.2 for programming features. P. Return to the Main Menu. System is ready to operate. Place the system mode of operation, fan control, and schedule to the desired settings. SlimZone Premier...
  • Page 29: Troubleshooting Guide

    Zone registers closed Check all zone registers; closed registers should be readjusted. Faulty thermostat Refer to instructions provided with the thermostat for verifying operations. Replace if necessary. SlimZone Premier...
  • Page 30: Glossary

    SZEM Slimzone Environmental Module SZEX Slimzone Expander Module Slimzone Premier Control Module Zone A defined area that is controlled by a DSL-520P zone thermostat and motorized zone damper. Zone thermostats request heating or cooling from the SZP Control module, which in turn controls the HVAC equipment and zone dampers accordingly.
  • Page 31: Appendix A: List Of Figures

    FIGURE 5.2: FLOW CHART - A ........................20 FIGURE 5.3: FLOW CHART - B ........................21 APPENDIX B: List of Tables TABLE 3.1: SLIMZONE PREMIER BASIC COMPONENTS ................3 TABLE 3.2: SLIMZONE EXPANDER MODULE COMPONENTS ..............3 TABLE 3.3: SLIMZONE ENVIRONMENTAL MODULE COMPONENTS ............4...
  • Page 32: Zone Schedule

    Zone Schedule SlimZone Premier...
  • Page 33: Zone Diagram

    SLIMZONE PREMIER-SZP-ZONE DIAGRAM SlimZone Premier...
  • Page 34: Warranty

    WARRANTY Limited One Year Warranty Robertshaw warrants to the original purchaser that its product and component parts will be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one year from the date of purchase. Your dealer will provide free replacement of your thermostat upon proof of purchase.
  • Page 35 ™ P.O. Box 2000 5785 Kennedy Road Corona, CA 92879-1736 Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 2G3 United States of America Canada Telephone +1 909 734 2600 Telephone +1 905 890 5811 +1 909 737 8261 +1 905 890 6098 SlimZone Premier 110-908C...

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