AutoFlex user manual and installation guide
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1. ial aa 5 AEEA V 6 COMUMUNICA WON WIIN Job e fk n A Se See ease e e ee bolet 6 AutoFlex Phason electronic control systems Chapter 1 Introducing AutoFlex Introducing AutoFlex below Becoming familiar with AutoFlex on page 6 Introducing AutoFlex AutoFlex works with the Select Automation software of the OMNI Select application to control equipment according to your programmed settings AutoFlex is modular meaning it gives you the flexibility to add what you need for your building configuration Standard AutoFlex configuration features Three RM 4 Relay Modules for a total of 12 general purpose relays ACT 1 Actuator Modules for a total of two inlet actuators Two IN 4 Input Modules for a total of eight sensor connections One VDC 4 Variable DC Module for a total of four 0 to 10 volt DC signal outputs Space for six additional modules Color LCD display 7 inch Alarm relay for external alarm system Large 22 x 15 x 7 inches polycarbonate enclosure corrosion resistant water resistant and fire retardant Temperature probe 30 feet extendable to 500 feet Limited warranty two years Electrical ratings Control power 85 to 264 VAC 50 60 Hz Actuator Modules 15 A at 120 230 VAC general purpose resistive 1 2 HP at 120 VAC 1 HP at 230 VAC Relay Modules 15 A at 120 230 VAC general purpo2. 20 curtain MACHINE 22 23 D DC actuatOfS vrrererererererererese See actuators MNS SO 19 display DOAMC cccceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeenaaees 20 38 E electrical NOISC cccccececececececcaeaeeeeeees 17 18 electrical ratings 19 equipment status 11 F 5 21 8 DOCK GE A EE a a NiD 36 feedback potentiometer eeerreereoee 21 22 HANS 17 18 H HDMI cable 20 37 CO ea T Input Module 068 20 23 25 37 23 25 AutoFlex controls K KI ana E aas eye pape 37 38 L FAN OU aac 20 21 M Man VG NC a ON An W 9 manual override 13 14 ALE ALU ta ii bi et prose at ey ane pti e it ep e ET 8 FA a ke n a e a 19 MOUNTING DOAMC cccseeeceeeeceeeeseeeeaeeees 20 38 potentiometer 21 22 36 power SUPDIY cccceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 20 30 37 POWEF 5 1 065 17 R F lt COMLACUONS 18 Rain SensOFr See sensors See sensors 19 Relative Humidity Sensor See sensors See sensors Relay Module 0 ccseeeeeeeeees 20 25 26 37 repair ka ke pe sw a afe kk a ans 37 38 ribbon cable ve
3. The Format Removable Disk window displays Click Restore device defaults Restore device defauts Below Volume label type PHASON in capital letters with no spaces on Make sure Quick Format is selected has a checkmark Click Start and then wait for the drive to be formatted When complete and successful the USB drive should display as PHASON X where X is the drive letter After the drive has been successfully formatted it is ready to use for AutoFlex updates Copy the update files to the USB drive L Download the latest software and firmware files from www autoflexcontrols com updates php and then unzip them to your computer The files are AutoFlex Ol hex 02 hex 03 hex 04 hex OS hex pbx20os hex pbx200s sum Delete any files that are on the PHASON USB drive Copy the new files to the PHASON USB drive nore The files must be in the root of the drive do not put them in a folder Appendix D Updating AutoFlex Phas n Update the software 1 Make sure the PHASON USB drive has the latest update files on it 2 On the AutoFlex main screen press Configuration p and then Update Software When prompted plug the PHASON USB drive into the USB connector on the controller board as shown in the following pictures E 4 If prompted to update the firmware follow the instructions on the screen Update the firmware 1 Make sure the PHASON USB driv
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5. The ratings of the equipment you connect must not exceed the ratings of the FanDRIVEs FanDRIVES are a cost effective way to increase the capacity of your fan control system Installation is simple and there is no additional configuration required FanDRIVEs follow the programming of the AutoFlex There are two FanDRIVE models available Model FD 2 7 has two 7 FLA stages model FD 1 14 has one 14 FLA stage For more information about FanDRIVEs visit www phason ca To connect variable frequency drives or FanDRIVEs VDE RM 4 r n n m NC NO COM COM NO NC NC NO COM COM NO NC Q ovreur outpur2 outputs outputs RELAY 1 RELAY 2 RELAY 3 RELAY 4 The disconnect relay for the variable frequency drive is a relay on an RM 4 module Configure the relay to follow the variable DC output For more information refer to the Select Automation user manual Phas n AutoFlex electronic control systems Connecting the communication wiring There are two options for communication wired communication using the included RS485 Module or wireless communication using the optional 1Wire Flex Wired communication using the RS485 Module Controls communicate with the computer through the RS485 FD Converter The RS485 FD connects to all AutoFlex controls and other OMNI Select devices using CAT5 communication cable The following diagram is an overview of connecting the wiring and continuing it from one device to the next You can find c
6. none Refresh reload scroll to the bottom select single item KO ki se Scroll up increase 9 Becoming familiar with AutoFlex electronic Son Menu and screen layout ia MAIN MENU N Status updates Global inputs status lt Q Global inputs Status viewer Manual override Configuration Zones Alarms 3 AN ZAN Alarm status Select stage relay Select zone po CONFIGURATION J J AN About Override stage relay A N Configuration update Help a Locate stage relay a Soft reset a V ZONES a Input status Inputs Cooling Zone control Heating Set point and status AA ka Mi Select cooling stage Sy Select heating stage gih Cooling To status i Fa Heating status location j location Secondary modifiers lt Ly Secondary modifiers a Q A w Select timed event Timed event status Software update tt p a O Aiiiiiilj Viewer elements y Select elements Firmware update N Curtains Inlets actuators Timed events i Select actuator Select curtain ta Mi Y e Curtain status rapt y t y Stage relay location Stage relay location Secondary modifiers bD Secondary modifiers y ji V Actuator status AutoFlex Phason electronic control systems Moving through the screens The following are some examples of m
7. relay KAFX RIBBON Ribbon cable 10 inches For AutoFlex only Connects the communication board to the mounting board Additional modules IN 4 Input Module Connections for four sensors VDC 4 Variable DC Module Four 0 to 10 V DC signal outputs OO oo oo OUTPUT2 OUTPUTS output Replacement parts and repair kits USB 1 5FT USB cable 1 5 feet For AutoFlex and AutoFlex Mini Connects the display controller to the display RS485 FLEX RS485 Module For AutoFlex and AutoFlex Mini IWIRE FLEX iWire Flex Radio For AutoFlex AutoFlex Mini and Phason Communication Hub KAFX POWER Power supply 35 W For AutoFlex only Appendix D Updating AutoFlex KAFX MOUNTING AutoFlex mounting board For AutoFlex only Includes 35 W power supply KAFXM MOUNTING AutoFlex Mini mounting board For AutoFlex Mini only Includes 25 W power supply KAFXM RIBBON Ribbon cable 5 inches For AutoFlex Mini only Connects the communication board to the mounting board electronic San Replacement parts and repair kits KAFX DISPLAY 7 AutoFlex display kit For AutoFlex only Includes 7 inch LCD and display board KDISPLAY CTRL Display controller For AutoFlex and AutoFlex Mini Includes controller and controller power supply KAFXM DISPLAY AutoFlex Mini display kit For AutoFlex Mini only Includes 10 inch LCD cover display controller and communication
8. to multiple AutoFlex controls and your system uses a normally closed connection opens on alarm connect the system as shown in the normally closed diagram Join the alarm relays in a continuous loop The AutoFlex alarm relays must be in series with each other so any AutoFlex can trigger the alarm system when an alarm condition occurs Soe gou aq se m CC CA OA v ALARM VA Power supply CC CA OA ALARM Connecting the power source Before connecting the incoming power switch OFF the power at the source Q Do not switch ON the power until you have finished all wiring and verified all equipment is properly connected and free of obstructions To connect the incoming power source You can connect the control to 85 to 264 VAC 50 or 60 Hz power Connect the incoming power source as shown below v na A kaka PEerrrrrrrrerr AutoFlex Phason electronic control systems Finishing the installation After installing and connecting equipment to the AutoFlex control you are ready to finish the installation Before you start configuring the control you need to verify the connections and close the control After you have finished connecting all equipment and wiring 1 Make sure all the wires are properly connected to the correct terminals 2 Make sure all cables are properly connected For more information see the diagram on page 20 3 Close the cover 4 Switch on the powe
9. transients we highly recommend that you install external surge suppression devices For specific recommendations see your electrical contractor lf you do not take these precautions you acknowledge your willingness to accept the risk of loss or injury Understanding power surges and surge suppression Power surges can be caused by external influences outside the barn for example lightning or utility distribution problems or they can be caused internally inside the barn for example starting and stopping inductive loads such as motors One of the most common causes of power surges is lightning When lightning strikes the ground it produces an enormously powerful electromagnetic field This field affects nearby power lines which transmit a surge to any device connected to it such as lights computers or environmental controls like the control Lightning does not have to actually strike a power line to transmit a surge Surge suppression devices offer some protection from power surges Because it is not possible to internally protect this product completely from the effects of power surges and other transients Phason highly recommends that you install external surge suppression devices For specific recommendations see your electrical contractor If you do not take these precautions you acknowledge your willingness to accept the risk of loss or injury Reducing electrical noise using filters Electrical noise is caused b
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11. For example press the fan button to view a list of cooling relays and variable stages Zone Control Curtains 5 Cooling Timed Events Heating Alarms Inlet Actuators Inputs TILT AutoFlex Phason electronic control systems 3 Press the button for any of the elements to view the EQUIPMENT STATUS screen for that element Current Speed 25 Current Speed 0 TILT EQUIPMENT STATUS screens display the settings and current status for the equipment The screens are different for each type of equipment variable stage relay actuator and so on You get to the EQUIPMENT STATUS screens from ZONES EQUIPMENT STATUS For heating and cooling stages inlet actuators and curtains you can view information about secondary modifiers and show the location of that stage or relay inside the AutoFlex 1 To show the location of the stage or relay inside the AutoFlex press the magnifying glass button 2 To view the secondary modifiers press the cloud button Becoming familiar with AutoFlex Phas n electronic control systems e N Location The location screen shows the relay or stage the equipment is connected to and the location of the module on the mounting board In the example below the exhaust fan is connected to the first relay on an RM 4 module located at the MODULE 5 position RM 4 TILT The secondary modifier screen shows any modifiers you have set up for the
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13. NG OPEN CALIBRATING CLOSE and then IDLE Current Status Current Status Current Status Current Status Appendix B Calibrating and troubleshooting actuators Phas n electronic control systems Determining correct actuator feedback wiring After installing a new actuator or potentiometer or due to age related potentiometer wear the actuator might not move correctly Common symptoms include The actuator oscillating back and forth The actuator not traveling the full stroke during calibration The feedback potentiometer wiring must be properly connected to the control Determining the correct wiring can be difficult on some actuators or potentiometers Potentiometers have three wires positive negative and feedback FB If the feedback wire is not connected to the FB terminal on the control the actuator will not function properly Because the wires are often different colors and are not always labeled the same as above measuring the resistance between the wires is the best way to determine which wire is the feedback wire Follow the steps below to measure the resistance and determine the correct wiring Before checking the potentiometer wires verify that the power wires are properly connected 1 Manually move the actuator away from the end of its stroke by at least a quarter of its total stroke 2 Disconnect all three potentiometer wires from the control 3 Number the wires 1 2 and 3 in any
14. SB stick button to start the software update process Press the information button to display the name address and versions Press the help button to display help information Press the refresh button to restart the display SS eS aS Ie Press the microchip button to start the firmware update process Viewer Elements 5 Viewer Settings Help 6 Update Configuration Soft Reset 1 Update Software Update Firmware TIITII Becoming familiar with AutoFlex Phas n electronic control systems AN STATUS VIEWER The STATUS VIEWER scrolls through information and can display the status of all elements in all zones You can choose which items to display by selecting them in the CONFIGURATION MENU The STATUS VIEWER automatically displays when AutoFlex has been left at the MAIN MENU and idle for one minute To go directly to the STATUS VIEWER press the magnifying glass button in the MAIN MENU Anuj Office Zone Temperature Relay 1 Module 1 Relay 4 Module 2 Variable DC 10 1 Actuator 3 INPUT 3 1 O1 AutoFlex Phason electronic control systems Chapter 2 Installing the AutoFlex control What you need to know before installing If you do not install external surge suppression devices you risk damage to the electronics inside the control which may cause the control to fail Because it is not possible to completely protect this product internally from the effects of power surges and other
15. The ribbon cables are disconnected Connect all ribbon cables For more information see AutoFlex layout on page 20 The controller board is damaged Replace the controller board with kit KDISPLAY CTRL Controller board LED Li green is not The ribbon cables are disconnected Connect all ribbon cables For more on and or bottom board LED PWR red information see AutoFlex layout on is not on page 20 There is no power to the board Confirm the input power to the Autoflex is connected The controller board is damaged Replace the controller board with kit KAFX CONTROLLER Power supply components are blown There is was a power surge brownout Avoid the problem in future by out Or power outage providing proper voltage and protection There are burned marks on boards and for the control components Replace any damaged circuit boards Motors and fans slow down or stop with a kit Alarm relay not operating alarm The wiring is incorrect Correct the wiring For more system information read Connecting an alarm system on page 29 34 Phason electronic control systems AutoFlex controls Appendix B Calibrating and troubleshooting actuators Calibrating actuators After configuring the actuator relays you need to calibrate the actuators Calibrating the actuator lets the control know the position of the actuator when it is fully extended and fully retracted The control uses the limits to define the range of motion it uses to posi
16. achines to the control as shown below CALIBRATE FEFEEEFEEE WC WO COM COM MO NC RELAY 1 RELAY 2 Connecting sensors to Input Modules The standard configuration comes with two Input Modules model IN 4 Each Input Module has connections for four analog sensors of the following types Phason sensors 3K temperature probe Relative Humidity Sensor models RHS and RHS P Static Pressure Sensor model SPS 2 Rain Sensor model PRS Guidelines for connecting all sensors Do not run the probe cable in the same conduit as AC power cables Do not run the sensor cable beside AC power cables or near electrical equipment When crossing other cables or power lines cross them at a 90 degree angle 23 Connecting sensors to Input Modules Phas n electronic control systems Shunt positions for Phason sensors 3K temperature probe and Phason Rain Sensor Relative Humidity Sensor Static Pressure Sensor Wiring for Phason sensors After placing the shunts in the proper positions connect sensors as shown below For additional information read the installation guide for the specific sensor w i a eh INPUT p Temperature probe Humidity sensor RHS P Rain sensor Static Pressure Sensor PRS SPS 2 24 AutoFlex Phason electronic control systems Connecting equipment to Relay Modules The standard AutoFlex configuration comes with three Re
17. ard or power lf the problem is limited to a specific supply is damaged module then replace that module If the problem affects all modules check the power supply Relay does not switch load on Incorrect wiring Correct the wiring For more information read the installation section for the specific type of equipment and module Manual override The control is in manual override For more information read Manual override on page 13 No power to the load Switch on the power or reset the breaker Faulty equipment Replace the equipment Blown relay solve the problem that caused the relay to blow and then replace the module with a kit 32 AutoFlex controls Phason electronic control systems Problem s Possible cause s Possible solution s A curtain opens when it should close The wiring is incorrect the close and Correct the wiring For more or closes when it should open open wires are reversed information read Connecting equipment to Actuator Modules on page 21 The lights referred to as RX and TX The wiring is bad or disconnected Cut strip and then connect the wires on the RS485 Module are not flashing according to the instructions on page 27 Do a loopback test to confirm NOTE The lights will flash only when proper connection For more OMNI Select is actively searching for a information see the section in the device For example when you click OMNI Select user manual Check for All Devices in T
18. ble between buildings or to remote hard to get to devices or locations Typical applications include using 1Wire in place of expensive trenching of underground CAT5 cable iWire Radios have an outdoor line of sight range of up to 5 miles and an indoor range of up to 500 feet Range can vary depending on obstacles building structure or interference from other electrical devices How iWire works An iWire network consists of two or more iWire Radios ot 1 Vire Flex Radios One Radio on the network is a Master Radio all others are Remote Radios The Master Radio connects to the communication channel after the RS485 Converter The Master Radio communicates with all Remote Radios on the network The Remote Radios send information from the OMNI Select devices to the Master The example below shows an 1Wire Flex mounted in the Phason Communication Hub PCH as the Master Radio All other iWires are Remote Radios A standard iWire Radio is mounted on a tower to enhance communication between the office and the outer buildings An iWire Flex is mounted in each AutoFlex control in the buildings iWire Radios used outdoors and have a clear REMOTE line of sight have a range of up to 5 miles 20 beet mo mon seo iWire Radios used indoors have a range of up to 500 feet For complete iWire instructions refer to the 1Wire or iWire Flex installation guide 28 Phas n AutoFlex electronic control systems Connect
19. board KAFXM POWER Power supply 25 W For AutoFlex Mini only Appendix D Updating AutoFlex These instructions are for an AutoFlex that has software version 1 00 or higher check the software version on the AutoFlex main screen go to Configuration and then About There are two updates The software is what you see and interact with on the display The firmware is what the internal modules such as a Relay Module use to operate Four steps to the update process 1 Prepare the USB flash drive 2 Download the software and firmware update files from www autoflexcontrols com updates php 3 Unzip the update files and then copy them to the USB drive 4 Update the AutoFlex 38 Phas electronic control systems AutoFlex controls Prepare the USB flash drive Autoflex Note This section is not necessary if the USB drive has been previously used in the You will need a USB flash drive The capacity 8 GB for example does not matter 4 Devices with Removable Storage Removable Disk F 1 Plug the USB drive into a USB port on your computer WEF Secon TC lay 2 Click Start gt Computer ia e DE a Under Removable Storage find the USB stick that you plugged in Make sure it is the drive you want because the next step is to format it which will erase ALL information on the drive Right click on the tcon for the USB drive and then click Format
20. e has the latest update files on it 5 Plug the USB drive into the USB port on the communication board as shown below 2 On the AutoFlex main screen press Configuration ep and then Update Firmware Follow the instructions on the screen until the following processes have completed On the communication board the green LEDs L1 and L2 will flash randomly as it updates LEDs on the module boards will flash two times per second Each module will update in order As each module updates the green LED will flash on that module Each module takes about 1 1 2 minutes to update If you have 8 modules the process should take about 12 minutes e When all modules have updated LED L1 on the communication board will flash once per second and L2 will be off All modules will slowly flash their LED once every two seconds 4 If prompted to update the software follow the instructions on the screen 40 electronic San Index A AC actuators ccccecececececececeeeeess See actuators Actuator Module ccceceeeeee ees 20 21 22 37 Alan SYSTEN 29 30 PUIG ft kt kt eke aa krtien tise 13 B DURON ete elt ant ti ai fa on ki ke n e n om S 6 CANO At ON oe 25 communication board l a 20 37 communication Wiring ccceeeeeeeeeeeeeees 27 28 configuration MENU 14 15 Controller board
21. e total current draw does not exceed the relay s limit Enclosure dimensions and mounting guidelines izin 30 5 cm Wd 6 49 0 22 a A 12 in Mounting holes x6 14 9 in 37 8 cm 7 1 in 18 0 cm Mount the control on a sheltered vertical surface Mount the control with the electrical knockouts facing down Mount the control away from sources of moisture and heat What you need to know before installing Phas n electronic control systems AutoFlex layout e amp ssa os soe res eanes EE t det av a w mari mani r 9 S mn emg sere aoe ew MODULE 6 MODULE T Murs 6 5 S S ACT 1 IN 4 MODULE 10 MOOULE 11 MODULE 12 o gt VDC 4 D PEES aa WET savon WRT aP MODULE 13 MOOULE 14 aeabYyyvY bot rv RS485 module connect the communication wiring to the RS485 module and then connect the module to the communication board See page 27 Communication board make sure the ribbon cable is connected from the communication board to the mounting board If you have an external alarm system connect it here See page 27 Display board make sure all cables are properly connected HDMI cable video make sure the cable is properly connected from the controller board to the display board USB cable front panel buttons make sure the cable is properly connected from the controller boa
22. enus and screens you will see The examples and explanations here will give you a good overview of how to move about the AutoFlex screens There is a description of the icons on page 7 There is a chart of the menus and screens on page 8 A MAIN MENU When you start power on the AutoFles it goes through a system check and then displays the MAIN MENU Pressing the button beside or below an icon takes you to that menu or screen To get back to the MAIN MENU from other screens press the button below the home icon 1 2 3 4 5 To go to ZONES press the building button To go to GLOBAL ELEMENTS press the globe button 6 To go to ALARMS press the alarm button To go to MANUAL OVERRIDE press the man button To go to CONFIGURATION press the cubes button To go to the STATUS VIEWER press the magnifying glass button ee SY Becoming familiar with AutoFlex Phason electronic control systems ZONES The ZONE screens are where you view the settings and status of all your zones You can configure up to 16 zones To get to the ZONES screens press the building button in the MAIN MENU 1 Press the button for the zone you want to view Ventilation F Test Zone TILT Items that are colored are available or configured items that are grayed out are not In the example below there are no curtains or alarms Press the button for one of the icons to view the available elements of that type
23. equipment you previously selected In the example below the exhaust fan has two secondary modifiers one for temperature and one for humidity ae Secondary modifiers A Secondary Input O P Action 1 Temperature Sensor 2 Humidity Sensor 3 Not Used TILLY If a condition is met and the modifier is active it will be MA Don ry u highlighted O P Action 1 Temperature Senso 12 AutoFlex Phason electronic control systems lax Q ALARMS The ALARMS screen displays a list of alarms that have not been acknowledged in the Select Automation software 1 The arrow buttons let you scroll through the list of alarms As you scroll through the list information about each alarm displays To silence mute all alarms for up to 6 00 hours press the mute button To remove alarm silencing all alarms press the button beside the alarm sound icon To refresh the alarm list press the button below the refresh button a et To show the location of the relay or module that has the alarm press the magnifying glass button This function is not available for zone alarms Feedback Damage Z MANUAL OVERRIDE MANUAL OVERRIDE allows you to override the automatic settings of your connected equipment To get to the MANUAL OVERRIDE screen press the man gear button in the MAIN MENU 1 The arrow buttons let you scroll through the list of variable stages and rela
24. ing a to the REMOTE iWire has sufficient for devices with ToolKit response from the OMNI devices power Cut and re strip the communication wiring at the REMOTE iWire and at the OMNI devices connected to it 33 Appendix A Troubleshooting Phas n Problem s Possible cause s Possible solution s The Transmit and Receive LEDs do not In OMNI Select make sure the correct flash when searching for devices with iWire address is assigned to the device ToolKit you are searching for Cut and re strip the communication wiring at the MASTER iWire RS485 FD and any devices in between There is no display no LEDs light up There is no power to the AutoFlex switch on the power or reset the breaker The input power is incorrect Measure the incoming AC voltage The voltage must be 85 to 264 VAC 50 60 Hz The power supply is damaged If input voltage is correct replace power supply with the correct kit There is no display but power to the The HDMI cable is loose or Reconnect the cable For more rest of the control disconnected information see AutoFlex layout on page 20 The ribbon cables are disconnected Connect all ribbon cables For more information see AutoFlex layout on page 20 The controller board is damaged Replace the controller board with kit KDISPLAY CTRL Nothing happens when buttons are The USB cable is loose or Reconnect the cable For more pressed disconnected information see AutoFlex layout on page 20
25. ing an alarm system You can connect an alarm system such as a siren or alarm panel to the control s alarm terminal Read your system s installation guide for installation instructions and information about the type of system normally open or normally closed Below are the descriptions for the alarm terminal CC common connection CA normally open closes during alarm conditions OA normally closed opens during alarm conditions For the alarm system to trigger during an alarm condition you must enable the alarms For more information read the Programming alarms section in the Select Automation user manual The ratings of the alarm system you connect must not exceed the ratings of the alarm relay To connect a normally open alarm system If you are connecting the alarm system to multiple AutoFlex controls and your system uses a normally open connection closes on alarm connect the system as shown in the normally open diagram Join all the CC connections together and all the CA connections together The AutoFlex alarm relays must be in parallel with each other so any AutoFlex can trigger the alarm system when an alarm condition occurs 2 5 ae gens AL CC CA OA PAS A CC CA OA ALARM ALARM Power supply 29 Connecting the power source Phas n electronic control systems To connect a normally closed alarm system If you are connecting the alarm system
26. lay Modules model RM 4 Each module has four general purpose relays for connecting equipment that is either on or off Examples include heaters furnaces single speed fans and lights You can also use a relay as a disconnect switch for a Oto 10 VDC device Note For curtain machines read Connecting equipment to Actuator Modules on page 21 The ratings of the equipment you connect must not exceed the ratings of the Relay Module For more information read Electrical ratings on page 19 A Gas furnaces using hot surface ignition or glow plugs can draw more current than indicated on their nameplate and require power contactors For more information contact your furnace dealer Connecting single stage heating or cooling elements Heating or cooling elements include equipment such as electric heaters furnaces single speed fans and sprinklers To connect single stage heating or cooling elements Connect single speed heating or cooling elements to the control as shown below MC WO COM COM NO NC NC NO COM COM NO NC S RELAY 1 RELAY 2 RELAY 3 RELAY 16 Connecting equipment to Variable DC Modules Phason electronic control systems Connecting equipment to Variable DC Modules The standard AutoFlex comes with one Variable DC Module model VDC 4 Each module has four 0 to 10 V outputs for controlling variable frequency drives or FanDRIVEs Variable DC Module For more information read Electrical ratings on page 19 A
27. omplete instructions for connecting the communication wiring in the RS485 FD Converter installation guide and the OMNI Select user manual N HP M Ni 4 ko ty A ssesss Connect the communication wires to the ABCDE positions on the communication A blue connector in the order shown The order must be the same at each device When B blue white continuing from one device to the next connect the two wires to each position in the connector do not use branches or T connections C orange D orange white E green Termination jumpers The last device on the communication channel must have the termination shunts installed All other devices on the communication channel must have the shunts removed When connecting the communication wiring make sure to place the jumpers in the proper positions Remove the termination shunts from all devices on the communication channel except the last one Make sure the shunts are in place for the last device on the communication channel 27 Connecting the communication wiring Phason electronic control systems Wireless communication using iWire iWire Radios provide wireless RS485 communication with other 1Wire Radios and connected devices A version of iWire Radios called 1Wire Flex model IWIRE FLEX installs inside the Phason Communication Hub PCH or any Phason Flex compatible device such as AutoFlex iWire is for users who want to avoid running communication ca
28. oolkit The RS485 Module is damaged Replace the RS485 Module with kit RS485 FLEX Communication board LED Li does not An update is in progress Wait for the update to complete It flash once per second and or LED L2 is takes approximately 1 1 2 minutes per not off module If it does not return to the normal flash rate of once every 2 seconds replace the module with a kit The communication board is damaged Replace with kit KCOMM 3S iWire wireless communications The Power LED is off or the Joined There is insufficient or no power Make sure the iWire has 9 to 14 VDC LED does not flash The unit is damaged Replace the unit The Signal LED is off or very dim The channel switch positions do not Make sure the channel switches are in match the same positions on the MASTER and REMOTE radios The radio is out of range Make sure the iWire radios are close enough to each other and that the signal is not blocked by obstacles Indoor range is 500 feet 152 m outdoor line of sight range is 5 miles 8 km Test for an out of range condition by bringing the iWire radios closer to each other until the Signal LED comes on If you cannot position the iWire radios so the Signal LED turns on add another REMOTE iWire between them to provide a bridge for the signal The Transmit LED flashes but the The iWire is accepting the data from Make sure the OMNI device connected Receive LED does not when searching the computer but not gett
29. order 4 Set your ohmmeter to measure the potentiometer s maximum resistance normally 20 000 Q 5 Measure and record the resistance between wires 1 and 2 Q 6 Measure and record the resistance between wires 1 and 3 Q 7 Measure and record the resistance between wires 2 and 3 Q 8 The pair of wires with the highest measured value are the positive and negative wires Connect the wires to the positive and negative actuator terminals on the control At this time do not be concerned with which wire you connect to which terminal 9 Connect the remaining wire to the feedback terminal 10 Test the actuator using manual mode to see if the control moves it properly If the actuator moves in the opposite direction than it is supposed to switch the positive and negative wires on the control 36 electronic San AutoFlex controls Appendix C Additional modules and repair kits Repair kits are avatlable for most circuit boards Refer to AutoFlex layout on page 20 for the locations of the following items If you need more information about repair kits contact your dealer or visit www phason ca ACT 1 Actuator Module One open and one close relay Potentiometer feedback input RM 4 Relay Module Four general purpose relays HDMI 1FT HDMI cable 1 foot For AutoFlex and AutoFlex Mini Connects the display controller to the display KCOMM 3S Communication board For AutoFlex and AutoFlex Mini Alarm
30. r to the control When you switch on the power to the control AutoFlex goes through its startup process If the control display does not come on go back to step 1 31 Appendix A Troubleshooting Phas n Appendixes Appendix A Troubleshooting The following table lists some problems possible causes and possible solutions If you are having a problem with your AutoF lex see if the problem is described in the table and then follow the instructions for correcting the problem If the problem is not listed here it could be a problem with the configuration and or settings For troubleshooting information about configuration and settings read the Troubleshooting section in the Select Automation user manual For additional wired and wireless troubleshooting information read Service Bulletin 54 Troubleshooting OMNI Select You can download the service bulletin from www phason ca tech htm Some solutions in the Troubleshooting table refer to repair kits For more information about kits read Appendix C Additional modules and repair kits on page 37 Problem s Possible cause s Possible solution s Status LED near the microchip A module is updating Wait for the update to complete It flashes more often than once every takes approximately 1 1 2 minutes per two seconds module If it does not return to the normal flash rate of once every2 seconds replace the module with a kit Status LED does not turn on Module mounting bo
31. rd to the display board Controller board and power supply make sure the power supply top board is properly connected to the controller bottom board and all cables are properly connected USB drive appearance may vary make sure the USB drive is properly connected to a USB port Ribbon cable make sure the ribbon cable is connected from the communication board to the mounting board Mounting board make sure all module boards incoming power and the ribbon cable from the communication board are properly connected Actuator Module connect curtain machines actuators and actuator feedback wiring See page 21 Input Module connect temperature probes humidity sensors and other types of inputs See page 23 20 Phason electronic control systems AutoFlex 12 Relay Module connect any equipment that is either ON or OFF Examples include lights and single speed fans See page 24 13 Variable DC Module connect any equipment requiring a 0 to 10 VDC signal input Examples include variable frequency drives and slave units See page 26 Power supply connect 120 230 VAC 50 60 Hz power See page 30 Connecting equipment to Actuator Modules The standard configuration comes with two Actuator Modules model ACT 1 Each module has one OPEN and one CLOSE relay and a connection for potentiometer feedback You can connect an actuator or a curtain machine to an Actuator Module Actuators Actuator control is for eq
32. roduct must not have been involved in an accident misused abused or operated or installed contrary to the instructions in our user and or installation manuals Phason s opinion about these items is final The person requesting warranty service must be the original purchaser of the unit and provide proof of purchase upon request All transportation charges for products submitted for warranty must be paid by the purchaser Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law no other warranties whether expressed or implied including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose shall apply to the control Any implied warranties are excluded Phason is not liable for consequential damages caused by the AUTOFLEX Phason does not assume or authorize any representatives or other people to assume any obligations or liabilities other than those specifically stated in this warranty Phason reserves the right to improve or alter the AUTOFLEX without notice Service and technical support Phason will be happy to answer all technical questions that will help you use your AutoFlex Before contacting Phason check the following Read this guide for information about the feature with which you are having trouble If you are having a problem using your AutoFlex look in Appendix A Troubleshooting on page 32 and then follow the directions for correcting the problem If you still have a problem with your Au
33. s the building Curtain machines use a timer and do not have a feedback potentiometer 21 Connecting equipment to Actuator Modules Phason electronic control systems A The ratings of the actuator or curtain machine must not exceed the relay ratings of the Actuator Module For more information read Electrical ratings on page 19 To connect actuators 1 Connect actuators to the control as shown below Refer to your actuator s installation guide for information about its power supply requirements Calibrate the actuator You can calibrate by pressing the CALIBRATE button or using the display For more information the calibration process and instructions for calibrating using the display read Calibrating actuators on page 35 DC powered actuators AC powered actuators N f jo zijl CALIBRATE NC NO COM COM NO MC NC NO COM COM WO NC a RELAY 1 RELAY 2 kad RELAY 1 RELAY 2 Ifyou are unsure of the potentiometer wiring for your actuator read Determining correct actuator feedback wiring on page 36 lt When routing the actuator feedback wires do not run them in or along the same conduit as AC power lines If you are measuring AC power with a digital multimeter DMM and a limit switch opens the circuit the DMM measures voltage after the relay switch even if the relay is open 22 Phas n AutoFlex electronic control systems To connect curtain machines Connect cuttain m
34. se resistive 1 2 HP at 120 VAC 1 HP at 230 VAC e Variable DC Module 0 to 10 VDC 2K Q load Alarm relay 0 4 A at 125 VAC 2 A at 30 VDC resistive load 0 2 A at 125 VAC 1 A at 30 VDC inductive load Becoming familiar with AutoFlex electronic San Becoming familiar with AutoFlex AutoFlex works with the Select Automation software of the OMNI Select application to control equipment according to your programmed settings Configuration and programming must be done in the Select Automation software After you have programmed AutoF lex it can operate on its own independent of OMNI Select AutoFlex front panel layout The buttons on the sides and bottom of the display are how you access the control If a button points to an enabled icon you can press the button to select that function feature An enabled icon is colored an icon that is grayed out is not enabled Phas n AutoFlex electronic control Asystems Common icons Zone inputs temperature Zones Actuators pli probes Global inputs Cooling elements elay Static pressure zone sensors Alarms Curtains Data only zone sensors Manual override variable OY Humidity zone sensors eating SO Temperature Configuration Heat relay zone temperatures otatus viewer Timed events D Rain sensor Locate stage relay Variable cooling AP Go to main menu 7x Scroll to the top secondary modifiers Select all Go back one screen Scroll down decrease Select
35. tion the inlets These limits tell the control how much to adjust when you want the actuators for example only 25 extended Because cables can stretch and equipment can come out of alignment similar to tires on your car we recommend resetting the limit switches and calibrating your actuators at least once each year During calibration the actuator opens pauses and then closes If the actuator is operating properly the inlet should open completely and then close completely After closing completely the actuators should position according to the temperature and default settings Before calibrating actuators make sure the limit switches are set and the cable and counter weights can move freely If the calibration procedure stops after closing the first time or fails to position properly the feedback signal is not connected properly Verify that the potentiometer wiring is correct For more information read Determining correct actuator feedback wiring on page 36 To calibrate actuators Q 1 From the MAIN MENU press the button for zones Gan Zone 1 a a Ventilation 2 Press the button for the zone you want 9 m 3 Press the button for actuators 6 7 Actuator 1 4 Press the button for the actuator you want to calibrate i 5 Press the button for calibration AutoFlex calibrates the actuator During the calibration process the status changes from NOT CALIBRATED to CALIBRATI
36. toF lex collect the following information The serial number Any messages displayed by your AutoFlex A description of the problem A description of what you were doing before the problem occurred Phason controls are designed and manufactured to provide reliable performance but they are not guaranteed to be 100 percent free of defects Even reliable products can experience occasional failures and the user should recognize this possibility A If Phason products are used in a life support ventilation system where failure could result in loss or injury the user should provide adequate back up ventilation supplementary natural ventilation or an independent failure alarm system The user s lack of such precautions acknowledges their willingness to accept the risk of such loss or injury Phason Inc 2 Terracon Place Winnipeg Manitoba Canada Phone 204 233 1400 E mail support phason ca R2J 4G7 Fax 204 233 3252 Web site www phason ca
37. uipment that is not OFF or ON but instead varies by a percentage For example inlets can be open between 0 and 100 percent Actuators use a feedback potentiometer to indicate their position to the control Typically linear actuators are connected directly to the inlets or by cables and pulleys Inlets are generally located in the ceiling or walls Inlet systems are usually spring loaded to aid in closing the inlet or counter weighted to aid in opening the inlets Feedback potentiometers Each actuator you connect must have a feedback potentiometer The feedback potentiometer which you connect to INPUT terminal on the Actuator Module lets the control know how far the actuator s arm is extended Most linear actuators are available with potentiometer feedback and internal adjustable limit switches A 10 000 ohm 10 turn feedback potentiometer is preferred but the internal feedback potentiometer can range between 1000 and 20 000 ohms Potentiometers outside of this range will affect the precision to which the control can control the actuator feasible with the actuator The stroke is the distance the actuator arm extends or retracts F A system operates more precisely when using the largest amount of stroke that is 1 Curtain machines Curtains are usually controlled by equipment called curtain machines sometimes referred to as winches Curtains are opened and closed to let in more air or less air the idea being more air cool
38. vivan tesatzsitt po deis a kousen vi sssiy 20 37 RS485 module 20 27 28 37 S 23 25 23 25 Static Pressure Sensor See sensors See sensors STATUS VIQWET cccecesesececeseeeseeeseaeeessuenens 15 16 T temperature probe See also sensors See also sensors 41 Appendix D Updating AutoFlex U USB 8 ta na elle l 20 37 vV Variable DC Module 20 26 37 26 variable frequency drive 26 42 electronic San Limited warranty This warranty applies only to the Phason AutoFlex Modular Control System AUTOFLEX If you need warranty service return the product and original proof of purchase to your dealer Phason Inc Phason warrants the AUTOFLEX subject to the following terms and conditions This warranty is valid only to the original purchaser of the product for two years from the manufacturing date The manufacturing date is stated in the first eight digits of the serial number in the form year month day Phason hereby warrants that should the AUTOFLEX fail because of improper workmanship Phason will repair the unit effecting all necessary parts replacements without charge for either parts or labor Conditions Installation must be done according to our enclosed installation instructions The product must not have been previously altered modified or repaired by anyone other than Phason The p
39. wer contactor actuator motor or similar load J Using power contactors to increase the capacity of relays below For more information about snubber filters or other Phason accessories see your dealer or visit www phason ca Using power contactors to increase the capacity of relays Phason s 240 volt power contactors are heavy duty relays that allow you to increase the load handling capability of control relays Power contactors are ideal for secondary ventilation fans and electric heaters Phason s power contactor relays have the following electrical ratings Coil 10 2 mA at 240 VAC Contact 25 A at 240 VAC resistive 2 HP at 240 VAC 1 HP at 120 VAC motor power factor 0 4 1300 W at 120 VAC tungsten For more information about power contactors visit www phason ca 18 Phas n AutoFlex electronic control systems Electrical ratings Control power 85 to 264 VAC 50 60 Hz Actuator Modules 15 A at 120 230 VAC general purpose resistive 1 2 HP at 120 VAC 1 HP at 230 VAC Relay Modules 15 A at 120 230 VAC general purpose resistive 1 2 HP at 120 VAC 1 HP at 230 VAC Variable DC Module 0 to 10 VDC 2K Q load Alarm relay 0 4 A at 125 VAC 2 A at 30 VDC resistive load 0 2 A at 125 VAC 1 A at 30 VDC inductive load You can connect more than one piece of equipment to a variable stage or relay as long as they are the same type for example two fans and th
40. y high voltage transients created when inductive loads such as power contactors are switched on or off The strength of the transients can be over 1000 volts and can vaty with the type of equipment and wiring as well as several other factors Symptoms of electrical noise include erratic control operation cycling inlets communication problems and more However the effects of electrical noise are not always visible Over time electrical noise can cause electronic circuits relay contacts and power contactors to deteriorate Phason highly recommends installing filters on all inductive loads What you need to know before installing Phason electronic control systems Installing filters helps extend the life of equipment Filters help prevent electrical noise problems by absorbing the transient energy Even if you do not have vzszble symptoms of electrical noise filters help keep controls operating reliably and can extend the life of the controls and equipment connected to them Phason s snubber filters part number 127 0 are for use with solenoids timer relays DC motors furnaces and other equipment connected to the control s relays You can also use the filters with loads connected to power contactors Install a filter in parallel with the load as shown in the following example Switching device control relay power contactor output manual switch or similar device Load solenoid timer relay motor starter po
41. ys 2 When the element variable stage relay and so on you want to override is highlighted press the man gear button Becoming familiar with AutoFlex Phason electronic control systems 2 z ye m1 2 cool ko m1 3 heat duty a mI 4 cool duty A 9 yo m3 1 actuator Variable 0 100 yo m5 1 follow m1 1 Cur IDLE ON OFF Status Ad d G 3 To adjust the status press the arrow buttons on the left e Relays ON or OFF Variable stages and actuators 0 to 100 Curtains OPEN CLOSE or IDLE 4 put the element in manual mode press the man check button 5 To take the element out of manual mode and return to automatic mode press the gear button A 1 2 i Temeperature Zone 01 9 ki Ky m1 3 heat duty a Ky m1 4 cool duty 5 yo m3 1 actuator b Variable 0 100 yo m5 1 follow m1 1 Cur IDLE ON OFF Status Dik An element stays in manual mode until you put it back into automatic mode or restart the AutoFlex 14 Phason electronic control systems AutoFlex 3 CONFIGURATION The CONFIGURATION MENU is where you configure the viewer update the software and firmware and restart the display To get to the CONFIGURATION MENU screen press the cubes button in the MAIN MENU Press the magnifying glass button to go to the viewer configuration screen This item is not used Press the wrench button to manually refresh all configuration and settings Press the U
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