Uponor C-46 Installation And Operation Manual

Uponor C-46 Installation And Operation Manual

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INDOOR CLIMATE
CLIMATE CONTROLLER C- 46
Installation and operation manual
11 | 2010

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  • Page 1 INDOOR CLIMATE CLIMATE CONTROLLER C- 46 Installation and operation manual 11 | 2010...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Set time and date ..........8.2.7 Relative humidity ..........6.2.3 Operating mode..........Zones ............... 6.2.4 Heating............Control settings..........6.2.5 Cooling ............8.4.1 Standby mode ..........6.2.6 Meltaway ............Heating ............6.2.7 H/C switchover..........CLIMATE CONTROLLER C-46 - INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL...
  • Page 3 Alarms .............. 8.11.1 All alarms ............8.11.2 Battery alarms ..........8.12 General settings ..........8.12.1 Access level............8.12.2 Clock settings........... 8.12.3 Language ............8.12.4 Temperature unit ..........8.12.5 Backlight............8.12.6 Log mode............CLIMATE CONTROLLER C-46 - INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL...
  • Page 4: Copyright And Disclaimer

    While Uponor has made efforts to ensure that the Manual is accurate, Uponor does not guarantee or warrant the accuracy of the information contained herein. Uponor reserves the right to...
  • Page 5: Preface

    We cannot accept any responsibility for damage or breakdown that can result from ignoring these instructions! Power WARNING! The Uponor system uses 50 Hz, 230 V AC power. In case of emergency, immediately disconnect the power. Technical constraints CAUTION To avoid interference, keep installation/data cables away from power cables of more than 50 V.
  • Page 6: Climate Controller C-46 Overview

    Climate Controller C-46 overview This section is a brief description of the Climate Controller C-46 as a system component and its operating modes. Description The Climate Controller C-46 is a primary controller for heating, cooling and meltaway systems. Examples of applications are: •...
  • Page 7: Meltaway Example

    Meltaway example 3.2.1 Wired sensors The figure below shows how the Climate Controller C-46 can be The following Uponor wired sensors can be connected to the set up in a meltaway system. The figure also shows several system Climate Controller C-46: components that can be connected to the Climate Controller •...
  • Page 8: Sensor Priorities

    In this case, a Thermostat T-75 Radio is linked When the parameters are correctly set, the indoor temperature is to the Climate Controller C-46, using the antenna. As a backup, kept at a constant level. See also section 10.2 Adjusting the heat...
  • Page 9: Cooling Modes

    The supply temperature is adjusted as the Climate Controller meet the cooling need of the house. C-46 compares the mean value of the readings from the return The Climate Controller C-46 works with the following input: and supply sensors against the average setpoint temperature.
  • Page 10: Operating Modes And Sensor Use

    If the water supplied is below a defined trigger value, the Climate temperature readings from the indoor and outdoor sensors. The Controller C-46 switches over to cooling mode. If the water Climate Controller C-46 can also control an external diverting supplied is above the same trigger value and a defined hysteresis valve through a relay contact.
  • Page 11: Mixing Valve Manual Operation

    In this switchover mode, the Climate Controller C-46 switches between heating and cooling mode controlled from an external source. There are two ways to set the Climate Controller C-46 in slave mode: • If the Bus slave function is selected from the H/C switchover menu, the switchover function will be controlled from a Controller C-56 Radio.
  • Page 12: System Integration Of Climate Controller C-46 And Controller C-56 Radio

    System integration of Climate Controller C-46 and Controller C-56 Radio The Climate Controller C-46 can be integrated with the Controller The illustration below shows an example configuration. C-56 Radio to enhance the capabilities of the climate system. NOTE! The Controller C-56 Radio must be equipped with software version 5.0.3 or later to work correctly in...
  • Page 13: Installing Climate Controller

    Follow the guidelines below to determine the best installation position: The Climate Controller C-46 is delivered in a kit including screws and wall plugs. The figure below shows the Climate Controller 1. Study the connection diagrams of the Climate Controller C-46 dimensions and the mounting hole positions.
  • Page 14: Connecting The Climate Controller C-46

    1. Connect cables to be used as indicated in the figure and table above. 2. Loosen the cable clamp closest to each cable and route the cable through the clamp. 3. Tighten the cable clamp firmly and ensure that the cables are fixed. CLIMATE CONTROLLER C-46 - INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL...
  • Page 15: Setting Up The Climate Controller

    Setting Up the Climate Controller C-46 The Climate Controller C-46 features a four row display and a set Functions of navigation keys for the operation. OK Displays next screen or Confirms selections; displays current Operation interface menu The Climate Controller C-46 operating interface is shown in the figure below.
  • Page 16: Installation Wizard

    Comfort mode Economy mode Installation wizard When the Climate Controller C-46 is started the very first time, it will guide the operator to make the necessary primary settings of the system. The installation wizard is also started after changing or resetting the operating mode.
  • Page 17: Cooling

    3. Press OK again to clear a selection if necessary. • Setting accuracy: 1 °C 4. Navigate to the OK field and press OK to display the next screen. 3. Press OK to confirm the settings. CLIMATE CONTROLLER C-46 - INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL...
  • Page 18: H/C Switchover

    • 1.2. Confirm the selection by pressing OK. Bus slave = the Climate Controller C-46 works as a slave on the bus, which is controlled by the Controller C-56 Radio Continue with step 2. below.
  • Page 19: Quick Menu

    The return temperature is displayed if the Climate For a full access to all screens in the Climate Controller C-46, see Controller C-46 is set up in section 8 Operating the Climate Controller C-46, page Heating –...
  • Page 20: Parameter Screens

    The Cooling indoor setpoint can be set if a wired indoor sensor controlled mode or Heating – outdoor controlled supply is used and the Climate Controller C-46 is set up in Cooling – with indoor compensation mode. indoor compensated supply with dew point control mode.
  • Page 21: Dew Point Margin

    The dew point is calculated by the Climate Controller C-46. This screen is displayed if the Climate Controller C-46 is set up in Cooling – fixed supply with dew point control mode. 7.3.13 Idle setpoint The Idle setpoint can be set if the Climate Controller C-46 is set up in Meltaway mode.
  • Page 22: Operating The Climate Controller

    Climate Controller C-46. See section 3.3 Operating modes, page To display the Climate controller menu: 1. Navigate through the screens using the navigation keys: Uponor > Main menu > Climate controller Example screen: CLIMATE CONTROLLER C-46 - INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL...
  • Page 23: Average Temperature

    1. Navigate through the screens using the navigation keys: If a Controller C-56 Radio system is connected to the Climate Uponor > Main menu > Climate controller > Controller C-46, it is possible to display the readings from sensors Average temperature connected to the Controllers C-56 Radio.
  • Page 24: Standby Mode

    8.4.1 Standby mode T-adjustment, section 8.5.6, page 25 • The Climate Controller C-46 can be set in standby mode to Supply information, section 8.5.7, page 26 temporarily disable all controlling functions. However, it will still • Indoor sensor influence, section 8.5.8, page...
  • Page 25: Min./Max. Supply

    To set the average setpoint: 1. Navigate through the screens using the navigation keys: 1. Navigate through the screens using the navigation keys: Uponor > Main menu > Control settings > Heating > T-slope Uponor > Main menu > Control settings >...
  • Page 26: Supply Information

    When the Climate Controller C-46 is working in Heating or Heating and cooling mode it is possible to set the Climate Controller C-46 to be either Always active or to utilize a Summer shut-off mode. To set the heating activation mode: 1.
  • Page 27: Cooling

    Heating > Indoor setpoint This section describes how to set parameters when the Climate Example screen: Controller C-46 is working in Cooling or Heating and cooling mode. To bring up the Cooling menu: 1. Navigate through the screens using the navigation keys Uponor >...
  • Page 28 Min./Max. supply 1. Navigate through the screens using the navigation keys: The parameters Min./Max. supply are used for setting the Uponor > Main menu > Control settings > Cooling > minimum and maximum temperatures in the supply circuit. Dew point...
  • Page 29: Cooling Activation

    When the Climate Controller C-46 is working in Cooling or Date ranges: Start = any date, End = any date Heating and cooling mode it is possible to set the Climate Controller C-46 to be either always active or to utilize a winter 8.6.7 Dehumidifier control shut-off mode.
  • Page 30: H/C Switchover

    2. Select Outdoor trigger delay and press OK. Controller C-56 Radio is connected to the Climate Set the parameter to the required value and press OK. Controller C-46 but the bus is not used for heating and • Default setting: 24 h cooling commands.
  • Page 31: Supply Water Temp

    The following screens are accessible from the Advanced control menu. Which of the screens that are accessible is dependent of the access level selected for the Climate Controller C-46. See Set the parameter to the required value and press OK.
  • Page 32: Control Response

    1. Navigate through the screens using the navigation keys: To avoid freezing, the Climate Controller C-46 checks that the supply water temperature does not go below the set Min. supply Uponor > Main menu > Control settings > Advanced temp.
  • Page 33: Mixing Valve

    Mixing valve manual operation The Mixing valve manual operation function is only available 2. Select one of the following alternatives and press OK: if the Climate Controller C-46 is set in Standby mode, see section • No exercise 8.4.1 Standby mode, page This alternative resets any existing exercise scheme.
  • Page 34: Pump Management

    Controller C-56 Radio, which in its turn is connected to the • Always off Climate Controller C-46. In this case the Interface I-76 controls This alternative means that the circulation pump is not the switching from comfort to economy mode and back, but the controlled by the climate system.
  • Page 35 The next screen displays graphically the time scheme for 1. Navigate through the screens using the navigation keys: switching between comfort and economy modes: Uponor > Main menu > ECO mode > Heating > Apply ECO profiles Example screen: 2. Use the keys to select which day of the week the new ECO profile shall be applied to.
  • Page 36: Cooling

    This function can be used when an Interface I-76 is connected to a Controller C-56 Radio, which in its turn is connected to the Climate Controller C-46. In this case the Interface I-76 controls Edit ECO profiles the switching from comfort to economy mode and back, but the This function is used to modify the times when the Climate Climate Controller C-46 controls the supply temperature setback.
  • Page 37: 8.11 Alarms

    • Radio links, section 8.13, page 40 1. Navigate through the screens using the navigation keys: Uponor > Main menu > Alarms > All alarms > Alarm list Example screen: Clear alarm list To clear the alarm list: 1. Navigate through the screens using the navigation keys: Uponor >...
  • Page 38: Access Level

    8.12.1 Access Auto daylight saving level, page It is possible to set the Climate Controller C-46 to automatically To set time and date, do this: adjust the internal clock to the daylight saving time. 1. Navigate through the screens using the navigation keys: The following schedules for daylight saving time can be chosen: Uponor >...
  • Page 39: Language

    1. Navigate through the screens using the navigation keys 1. Navigate through the screens using the navigation keys: Uponor > Main menu > General settings > Language Uponor > Main menu > General settings > Log mode Example screen: Example screen: 2.
  • Page 40: Gpo Status

    Controller ID Uponor > Main menu > General settings > Software version When one Controllers C-56 Radio are connected to the Climate Controller C-46, it is possible to set their adresses in Climate Example screen: Controller C-46. X.X.X = software version To display the Controller ID menu: (X.X.X) = hardware...
  • Page 41: View Links

    The View links menu is used to display which sensors that are To reset all established links: linked by radio to the Climate Controller C-46. It is also possible 1. Navigate through the screens using the navigation keys: to display the working conditions for the radio linked sensors.
  • Page 42: Menu Structure

    8.6.5 Dew point, page 28 Cooling deactivation section 8.6.6 Cooling activation, page 29 Winter shut-off section Winter shut-off, page 29 Always active section 8.6.6 Cooling activation, page 29 Dehumidifier control section 8.6.7 Dehumidifier control, page 29 CLIMATE CONTROLLER C-46 - INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL...
  • Page 43 8.13.1 View links, page 41 Add links section 8.13.2 Add links, page 41 Reset all links section 8.13.3 Reset all links, page 41 Test radio range section 8.13.4 Test radio range, page 41 CLIMATE CONTROLLER C-46 - INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL...
  • Page 44: Hints And Examples

    10.1.1 Eco off mode The default setting in the Climate Controller C-46 is Eco off, that If the Interface I-76 is connected to a Controller C-56 is comfort mode at any time day and night, seven days a week.
  • Page 45: Eco Night Mode

    10.1.3 Eco night mode profile. When the Climate Controller C-46 is set to Eco night mode, this means that the temperature is temporarily lowered with the temperature setback value during night. The diagram below illustrates this by indicating that the temperature is lowered to economy level between 22.30 hours and 06.30 hours.
  • Page 46: 10.2 Adjusting The Heat Curve

    Default settings When the Heating – outdoor controlled supply mode has When the Climate Controller C-46 is set in Heating mode and an been selected, the Climate Controller C-46 is set up with the outdoor sensor is connected, the heat curve is adjusted to following default values: achieve an even zone temperature.
  • Page 47: Heating Summer Shut-Off And Cooling Winter Shut-Off

    1. When the period P2 starts, the circulation pump is running prerequisites are met: continuously. • The Climate Controller C-46 is installed as a stand-alone unit 2. When all conditions for summer shut-off are met, the mixing • The Pump management function is set to Internal control valve closes and the circulation pump stops.
  • Page 48: Cooling Mode Without Winter-Shut-Off

    Turn-on conditions: • The outdoor temperature has risen above the cooling activation limit, in this example 23°C CLIMATE CONTROLLER C-46 - INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL...
  • Page 49: Heating And Cooling Mode Without Season Shut- Offs

    No cooling is supplied 8.7 H/C switchover, page • No heating is supplied • The circulation pump is stopped • Switching between heating and cooling modes is controlled by the Heating/cooling switch function CLIMATE CONTROLLER C-46 - INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL...
  • Page 50 Turn-on conditions to cooling mode are explained in section 10.3.4 Cooling mode with winter-shut-off, page Turn-on conditions to heating mode are explained in section 10.3.2 Heating mode with summer shut-off, page CLIMATE CONTROLLER C-46 - INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL...
  • Page 51: Trouble Shooting

    Trouble shooting The table below shows problems and alarms that can occur with the Climate Controller C-46 and descibes solutions. Alarms are indicated by a flashing alarm indicator and a warinig sign on the display. Problem Cause Actions Alarm: Missing sensor Sensor not defined in controller 1.
  • Page 52 The system does not switch between The clock setting is incorrect after a 1. Correct the clock settings, see section 8.12.2 Clock summer or winter shut-off and power failure settings, page normal mode as expected. CLIMATE CONTROLLER C-46 - INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL...
  • Page 53: Technical Data

    Reset 0.5 s minimum to reset device Display LCD, 128×64 pixels Antenna Power supply 11 V DC ±10% from Climate Controller C-46 Consumption less than 1 W Radio frequency 868.3 MHz Transmitter duty cycle Receiver class *) EN 60730-1 Automatic electrical controls for household and...
  • Page 54 Installation report Climate Controller Sensors Thermostats C-46 Supply Return Outdoor Indoor H-56 T-75 T-54 T-55 Rooms Floor sensor Mixing valve Motorized Controller C-56 Radio actuator Thermal Pump CLIMATE CONTROLLER C-46 - INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL...
  • Page 55 CLIMATE CONTROLLER C-46 - INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL...
  • Page 56 Uponor Housing Solutions Ltd. Snapethorpe House Tel. +44 1455 550 355 Rugby Road, Lutterworth Fax +44 1455 550 366 Leicestershire LE17 4HN www.uponorhousingsolutions.co.uk Uponor reserves the right to change specifications without prior notice, in keeping with our policy of continuous improvement and development.

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