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Airzone VAF BLUEFACE - User Manual

Airzone VAF BLUEFACE
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Summary

PRECAUTIONS AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY

PRECAUTIONS

Safety instructions for system manipulation and electrical connections.

ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY

Guidelines for proper disposal and recycling of electrical equipment.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

INTRODUCTION

SYSTEM INSTALLATION

CONNECTION

Connecting the zone and control modules

Connect zone and control modules to the Airzone VAF control board using specific cable.

WIRELESS OPTION

Recommendations for placing wireless zone components close to the controller.

Connecting the controllers

Connect controllers to zone modules using 4-wire shielded twisted pair cable.

Configuration and connection of the relay radiant heat control module

Configure SW2 microswitch for relay radiant heat control based on zone configuration.

Connection to the ducted unit

Connect to a ducted unit following communication gateway datasheet instructions.

Connection of the zone modules with the elements;systems to control

Connect zone modules to Fancoil, Split, etc. units as per their data sheets.

Webserver Cloud connection or BACnet integration gateway

Connect Webserver Cloud or BACnet Gateway to the Control Board's automation bus.

Auxiliary Heat and other peripherals

Connect auxiliary heat relays of the VAF Control board to control elements.

Powering the system

Power the main control board and other elements using appropriate cabling.

Zone reset

Reset the system

Return system to factory values by pressing and holding SW1 until LED D19 stops flashing.

Replacing batteries

Instructions for removing and replacing controller batteries.

ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTION EVALUATION

Check the following aspects

Verify LED states on control board/elements and ensure all controllers are powered.

SECONDARY ZONES SETTINGS

INITIAL SETUP

BLUEFACE AND THINK CONTROLLERS

Guide for initial setup of Blueface and Think controllers, requiring completion once started.

Language

Select the desired language for the controller interface.

Setting wireless device

Associate wireless devices by opening radio channel and performing a search.

Units

Select preferred units for temperature display (°C or °F).

Zone ID

Assign a unique ID to the zone corresponding to the controller's output.

Linked zones

Associate multiple control outputs to a single zone.

Controller settings

Define the controller's role as Main (overall control) or Zone (specific zone control).

Control stages

Configure heating/cooling stages (Air, Radiant) and unit types.

Main ID

Set the Main controller's zone ID for zone controllers to follow its mode.

Other settings

Conclude initial setup or access advanced settings for further configuration.

Settings Language

Select the language for the Think controller interface.

Settings Wireless device

Verify wireless device radio channel is open and associate the module.

Settings Units

Select preferred units (°C or °F) for the Think controller.

Settings thermostat

Select thermostat settings for the Think controller.

Control stage

Configure control stages (Heat, Radiant) for the Think controller.

Main ID

Set the Main ID for the Think controller to link it to a master controller.

Other settings

Access advanced settings or end the configuration for the Think controller.

LITE CONTROLLERS

Wired Lite controller

Steps for configuring a wired Lite controller.

Wireless Lite controller

Steps for configuring a wireless Lite controller.

Main ID of the Lite controller

Set Main ID for Lite controller for proper function with master controllers.

Lite controller reset

Reset a Lite controller to factory values by adjusting microswitch 8.

INITIAL CONFIGURATION EVALUATION

AC unit-system communication

Verify AC unit and system communication, mode, and set-point.

Opening-closing of the dampers, ON;OFF of individual AC units and control outputs

Test damper operation, unit on/off, and control outputs for proper system function.

FLOW REGULATION

FLOW ADJUSTMENT (REG)

Adjust damper maximum opening using the REG lever for optimal flow.

MINIMUM AIR SETTING (A-M)

Adjust minimum damper opening using the M-A lever for airflow.

ADVANCED SETTINGS - BLUEFACE CONTROLLER

System settings

Configure system-wide settings like ID, temperature range, and global ventilation.

Temperature range

Set heating/cooling temperature ranges and disable modes.

Global Ventilation

Activate/deactivate fan mode when system is not actively heating/cooling.

Anti-freezing

Prevent room temperature from dropping below 12°C/53°F when zone is off.

Type of opening

Configure damper opening type (All/Nothing or Modulating).

Minimum air

Enable/disable minimum airflow in zones with intelligent dampers.

Auxiliary Heat

Enable/disable auxiliary heat and configure its stages and parameters.

First Stage Menu

Configure parameters for the first stage of auxiliary heat.

Second Stage Menu

Configure parameters for the second stage of auxiliary heat.

Autochange

Configure auto-changeover operation for mode changes.

Away mode settings

Configure parameters for unoccupied and vacation user modes.

Heating stage

Configure parameters for the Air+Radiant control stage.

BACnet

Display and modify BACnet gateway parameters like Device ID and IP Address.

Supply temperature

Ignore system demand if supply temperature exceeds a set limit.

Air supply setting

Configure auxiliary unit type and fan delay for air supply support.

Internet connection

Enable or disable the system's internet connection.

Room temperature

Choose whether to show or hide room temperature and relative humidity.

Radio channel

Activate or deactivate the system's radio channel.

Reset system

Reset the system to factory settings and reconfigure controllers.

Zone settings

Configure zone-specific settings like ID, linked zones, and controller type.

Zone ID

Assign or modify the zone number for remote or Lite controllers.

Linked zones

Display and select control outputs associated with the controller.

Controller settings

Define the controller as Main or Zone.

Main ID

Set the Main zone ID for controllers configured as zones.

Use mode

Set controller mode to Basic or Advanced for parameter control.

Offset

Apply a correction factor for the room temperature of zones.

Control stages

Configure cooling and heating stages (Air, Radiant) for zones or the entire system.

Air

Enable/configure air heating/cooling and unit type (DX or water).

Radiant

Enable/configure radiant heating for zones with water, electric, or air supply units.

Occupancy contact

Determine zone state based on occupancy via contact input.

Window contact

Control zone state based on window opening.

User mode setpoint

Configure setpoint temperatures for Comfort, Eco, Unoccupied, and Vacation modes.

Weight

Set zone weight for system operation calculation.

Reset controller

Reset the controller to its default values.

ADVANCED SETTINGS - THINK CONTROLLER

Linked zones

Display and select control outputs associated with the controller.

Controller settings

Define the controller as Main or Zone.

Main ID

Set the main zone ID for controllers configured as zones.

Use mode

Set controller mode to Basic or Advanced for parameter control.

Offset

Apply a correction factor for the room temperature of zones.

Control stages

Configure cooling and heating stages (Air, Radiant) for zones or the entire system.

Air

Enable/configure air heating/cooling and unit type (DX or water).

Radiant

Enable/configure radiant heating for zones with water, electric, or air supply units.

Occupancy contact

Determine zone state based on occupancy via contact input.

Window contact

Control zone state based on window opening.

Weight

Set zone weight for system operation calculation.

Reset controller

Reset the controller to its default values.

INCIDENCES

Summary

PRECAUTIONS AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY

PRECAUTIONS

Safety instructions for system manipulation and electrical connections.

ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY

Guidelines for proper disposal and recycling of electrical equipment.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

INTRODUCTION

SYSTEM INSTALLATION

CONNECTION

Connecting the zone and control modules

Connect zone and control modules to the Airzone VAF control board using specific cable.

WIRELESS OPTION

Recommendations for placing wireless zone components close to the controller.

Connecting the controllers

Connect controllers to zone modules using 4-wire shielded twisted pair cable.

Configuration and connection of the relay radiant heat control module

Configure SW2 microswitch for relay radiant heat control based on zone configuration.

Connection to the ducted unit

Connect to a ducted unit following communication gateway datasheet instructions.

Connection of the zone modules with the elements;systems to control

Connect zone modules to Fancoil, Split, etc. units as per their data sheets.

Webserver Cloud connection or BACnet integration gateway

Connect Webserver Cloud or BACnet Gateway to the Control Board's automation bus.

Auxiliary Heat and other peripherals

Connect auxiliary heat relays of the VAF Control board to control elements.

Powering the system

Power the main control board and other elements using appropriate cabling.

Zone reset

Reset the system

Return system to factory values by pressing and holding SW1 until LED D19 stops flashing.

Replacing batteries

Instructions for removing and replacing controller batteries.

ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTION EVALUATION

Check the following aspects

Verify LED states on control board/elements and ensure all controllers are powered.

SECONDARY ZONES SETTINGS

INITIAL SETUP

BLUEFACE AND THINK CONTROLLERS

Guide for initial setup of Blueface and Think controllers, requiring completion once started.

Language

Select the desired language for the controller interface.

Setting wireless device

Associate wireless devices by opening radio channel and performing a search.

Units

Select preferred units for temperature display (°C or °F).

Zone ID

Assign a unique ID to the zone corresponding to the controller's output.

Linked zones

Associate multiple control outputs to a single zone.

Controller settings

Define the controller's role as Main (overall control) or Zone (specific zone control).

Control stages

Configure heating/cooling stages (Air, Radiant) and unit types.

Main ID

Set the Main controller's zone ID for zone controllers to follow its mode.

Other settings

Conclude initial setup or access advanced settings for further configuration.

Settings Language

Select the language for the Think controller interface.

Settings Wireless device

Verify wireless device radio channel is open and associate the module.

Settings Units

Select preferred units (°C or °F) for the Think controller.

Settings thermostat

Select thermostat settings for the Think controller.

Control stage

Configure control stages (Heat, Radiant) for the Think controller.

Main ID

Set the Main ID for the Think controller to link it to a master controller.

Other settings

Access advanced settings or end the configuration for the Think controller.

LITE CONTROLLERS

Wired Lite controller

Steps for configuring a wired Lite controller.

Wireless Lite controller

Steps for configuring a wireless Lite controller.

Main ID of the Lite controller

Set Main ID for Lite controller for proper function with master controllers.

Lite controller reset

Reset a Lite controller to factory values by adjusting microswitch 8.

INITIAL CONFIGURATION EVALUATION

AC unit-system communication

Verify AC unit and system communication, mode, and set-point.

Opening-closing of the dampers, ON;OFF of individual AC units and control outputs

Test damper operation, unit on/off, and control outputs for proper system function.

FLOW REGULATION

FLOW ADJUSTMENT (REG)

Adjust damper maximum opening using the REG lever for optimal flow.

MINIMUM AIR SETTING (A-M)

Adjust minimum damper opening using the M-A lever for airflow.

ADVANCED SETTINGS - BLUEFACE CONTROLLER

System settings

Configure system-wide settings like ID, temperature range, and global ventilation.

Temperature range

Set heating/cooling temperature ranges and disable modes.

Global Ventilation

Activate/deactivate fan mode when system is not actively heating/cooling.

Anti-freezing

Prevent room temperature from dropping below 12°C/53°F when zone is off.

Type of opening

Configure damper opening type (All/Nothing or Modulating).

Minimum air

Enable/disable minimum airflow in zones with intelligent dampers.

Auxiliary Heat

Enable/disable auxiliary heat and configure its stages and parameters.

First Stage Menu

Configure parameters for the first stage of auxiliary heat.

Second Stage Menu

Configure parameters for the second stage of auxiliary heat.

Autochange

Configure auto-changeover operation for mode changes.

Away mode settings

Configure parameters for unoccupied and vacation user modes.

Heating stage

Configure parameters for the Air+Radiant control stage.

BACnet

Display and modify BACnet gateway parameters like Device ID and IP Address.

Supply temperature

Ignore system demand if supply temperature exceeds a set limit.

Air supply setting

Configure auxiliary unit type and fan delay for air supply support.

Internet connection

Enable or disable the system's internet connection.

Room temperature

Choose whether to show or hide room temperature and relative humidity.

Radio channel

Activate or deactivate the system's radio channel.

Reset system

Reset the system to factory settings and reconfigure controllers.

Zone settings

Configure zone-specific settings like ID, linked zones, and controller type.

Zone ID

Assign or modify the zone number for remote or Lite controllers.

Linked zones

Display and select control outputs associated with the controller.

Controller settings

Define the controller as Main or Zone.

Main ID

Set the Main zone ID for controllers configured as zones.

Use mode

Set controller mode to Basic or Advanced for parameter control.

Offset

Apply a correction factor for the room temperature of zones.

Control stages

Configure cooling and heating stages (Air, Radiant) for zones or the entire system.

Air

Enable/configure air heating/cooling and unit type (DX or water).

Radiant

Enable/configure radiant heating for zones with water, electric, or air supply units.

Occupancy contact

Determine zone state based on occupancy via contact input.

Window contact

Control zone state based on window opening.

User mode setpoint

Configure setpoint temperatures for Comfort, Eco, Unoccupied, and Vacation modes.

Weight

Set zone weight for system operation calculation.

Reset controller

Reset the controller to its default values.

ADVANCED SETTINGS - THINK CONTROLLER

Linked zones

Display and select control outputs associated with the controller.

Controller settings

Define the controller as Main or Zone.

Main ID

Set the main zone ID for controllers configured as zones.

Use mode

Set controller mode to Basic or Advanced for parameter control.

Offset

Apply a correction factor for the room temperature of zones.

Control stages

Configure cooling and heating stages (Air, Radiant) for zones or the entire system.

Air

Enable/configure air heating/cooling and unit type (DX or water).

Radiant

Enable/configure radiant heating for zones with water, electric, or air supply units.

Occupancy contact

Determine zone state based on occupancy via contact input.

Window contact

Control zone state based on window opening.

Weight

Set zone weight for system operation calculation.

Reset controller

Reset the controller to its default values.

INCIDENCES

Airzone VAF BLUEFACE Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandAirzone
ModelVAF BLUEFACE
CategoryControl Systems
LanguageEnglish

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