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❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ SMX Series Control Systems (DX) OPERATION English For Direct Expansion Systems Using: SMX II DIRECT EXPANSION SYSTEMS Taylor Made Environmental, Inc. P.O. Box 15299 • Richmond, Virginia 23227-0699 • USA Telephone: 804-746-1313 • Facsimile: 804-746-7248 E-mail: sales@tmenviro-va.com...
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804-746-1313. Introduction This manual covers SMX II and SMX Online Net SMX Series computerized air conditioning controls. SMX II. SMX Series switch assembly with soft-touch membrane keys. Includes all programmable functions. It may be used with the optional SMX Modem.
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The SMX Keypad SMX II and SMX Online Net The SMX keypad is arranged for logical operation. The SMX II and SMX Online Net keypads are very similar, with minor differences as noted below. 1. Data Display Provides indication of current setpoint, temperatures, pro- grammed values and error messages.
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11. COOL Indicator 15. FAN Key LED above COOL key. Lights when you press the COOL key. Controls fan operation. Selects manual or automatic fan speed control. Press once to select manual control. The LED above 12. COOL Key the key lights. Press FAN again to select automatic fan speed Turns the system on in the cooling only mode.
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The Convenience Panel Keypad SMX Online Net Only The SMX Online Net Convenience Panel provides handy single-key control over many network functions. The Convenience Panel is normally mounted adjacent to the SMX Online Net control panel. 9. Off Indicator Small LED above OFF key. Lights when system is in OFF 1.
Basic Operation SMX II and SMX Online Net Power On Selecting The Heating Mode When AC power is applied to the system at the circuit breaker, Press the HEAT key. The Heat Indicator above the HEAT key the SMX microprocessor retrieves from permanent memory the will light to show that you have selected the heating mode.
adjust fan speed as the actual cabin temperature deviates from the setpoint. As setpoint is approached, the fan speed automatically slows. Once setpoint is reached, the compressor cycles off and the fan keeps running on low speed. Adjusting Brightness Control With the SMX Online Net, the display brightness is adjusted automatically according to cabin lighting conditions.
Network Operation SMX Online Net Only selections until you see the one that you wish to assign to that A network consists of several SMX Online Net units connected station. Note that if you scroll to the end of the list, you will in a serial chain as shown below.
Note Remote Control The SMX Online Network permits you to take control over Whenever you select the Day, Night, Resume or Absent mode, the data display will go through a brief program loading remote SMX Online Net units from any SMX Online Net unit or sequence, and the system will begin operating in the selected from the Convenience Panel.
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Programming The SMX II and SMX Online Net SMX control systems are programmed at the factory for average values. For optimum performance, you may wish to change these settings to suit your individual preferences. Factory Memory Reset follow these steps: You can use the memory reset sequence to restore all •...
Note To adjust high fan speed: Be careful not to set your compressor restart differential too • Enter the programming mode: low, since it will cause the compressor to start and stop quite Press OFF. often. This will place an undue load on your electrical system Press SET.
Temperature Calibration To adjust fan response differential: (Factory set: +/- 1 deg. Fahrenheit) The SMX II has one thermistor for cabin temperature. The SMX SMX II (Before 8-1-98) Online Net has both inside and outside thermistors. These • Press SLOW, FAN and FAST simultaneously. sensors are calibrated at installation.
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Programming Summary Table All programming steps are entered by touching the OFF key, followed by touching the SET key, followed by simultaneously depress- ing the two or three keys noted in the code table below. Successful entry into a programming mode is indicated by the presence of a decimal point to the right of the two displayed characters.
Humidity Control Program SMX II and SMX Online Net DEHUMIDIFICATION PROGRAMMING SUMMARY Climate Time Precirculation Dehumidification Period Time Time Summer Cool 6 Hrs. 10 Min. 30 Min. Moderate 8 Hrs. 10 Min. 30 Min. Tropical 6 Hrs. 20 Min. 60 Min. Fall Cool 12 Hrs.
Programming The Precirculation Time (Factory set: 10 minutes) The precirculation time governs how long the fan runs before the compressor cycles on during the dehumidi- fication process. You can select 0, 10, 20 or 30 minutes. To select precirculation time: •...
Programming The Network SMX Online Net Only You can program the DAY, NIGHT and ABSENT modes to suit your individual preferences. We suggest that you write down these configurations and keep them in a convenient location for ready reference. Programming The Daytime Configuration To program your absent configuration: •...
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Slaving Systems SMX Online Net Only The SMX Online Net permits multiple air conditioning systems • Enter the programming mode: to be “slaved” together, so that all of them are operated from a Press OFF and SET simultaneously single master control. This is often desirable when more than one air conditioning unit is installed in a single spacious cabin, •...
Fault Shutdowns and Error Messages SMX II and SMX Online Net The SMX control contains built-in safeguards designed to protect your air conditioning system from damaging conditions. These are described below. Note Note Your system must be equipped with a high-pressure switch and For the low voltage shutdown function to work properly, the low-pressure switch for the high- and low-pressure shutdown to SMX internal voltmeter must be properly calibrated.
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Fault Code Displays All SMX Models (After 8-1-98) To display your software number: If an operational failure occurs, such as low voltage or hig/low pressure, the display will show one of the following flashing • Press OFF. code messages. Fault code displays are cancelled by pressing OFF.
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ID Programmed Settings Form Use this table to record your programmed settings. Location Night Absent Salon Galley Flying Bridge Pilot House Forward Stateroom Aft Stateroom Port Stateroom Starboard Stateroom Stateroom 1 Stateroom 2 Stateroom 3 English...
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WARNING Notes Taylor Made Environmental, Inc. (TME) manufacturers of Cruisair, Grunert, Marine Air and Sentry Products, makes the following safety warnings concerning the application, installation, use and care of its products. Although these warnings are extensive, there may be specific hazards which may arise out of circumstances which we have not outlined herein.
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®Taylor Made is a registered trademark of Nelson A. Taylor Co., Inc.; the Taylor Made Group logo is a trademark of Taylor Made Group, Inc.; the Cruisair logo is a registered trademark L-0634 & the Taylor Made Environmental logo is a trademark of Taylor Made Environmental, Inc.
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