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Carrier SmartVu User Manual

Carrier SmartVu
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CONTROLS MANUAL
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SmartVu
TM
control
61AF 022 - 105

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Carrier SmartVu Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandCarrier
ModelSmartVu
CategoryControl Systems
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Preface

Safety Considerations

Safety Guidelines

Provides essential guidelines for safe installation, start-up, and servicing of the equipment.

Safety Precautions

Details crucial precautions for working with electrical components and handling equipment safely.

Control System Overview

Control System

Describes the SmartVuTM control's role as a user interface and configuration tool for heat pumps.

System Functionalities

Outlines the system's capabilities in managing compressors, pumps, and user interface operations.

SmartVuTM Components

Lists the key components managed by the controller for effective unit operation.

Operating Modes

Explains the three independent operating modes: Local, Remote, and Network.

Hardware Description

Control Boards

Details the main controller and associated boards managing unit operations and information.

Power Supply to Boards

Explains the 24 VAC power supply to the control boards and restart behavior.

Light Emitting Diodes

Describes the function of LEDs on boards for indicating operation status and potential failures.

SmartVuTM Connections

Details the physical connections for communication protocols like LEN, CCN, Modbus, and BACnet.

Pressure Transducers

Explains the types and functions of pressure transducers used for monitoring circuit pressures.

Temperature Sensors

Lists and describes various temperature sensors critical for system monitoring and control.

Actuators

Describes actuators like EXV, four-way valve, and flow switches that control unit functions.

Terminal Block Connections

Summarizes terminal block connections for various inputs and outputs, detailing their functions.

RS485 Wiring Best Practices

Provides guidance on proper RS485 wiring schemes and daisy chain configuration for reliable communication.

User Interface Overview

Touch Screen Display

Introduces the 4.3-inch color touch screen for alarms, status, and web connectivity.

Home Screen Synoptic View

Describes the home screen as the starting point, showing basic unit operation information.

Circuit View

Explains the circuit view accessible via a web browser for detailed component status.

Information Message Box

Details the information displayed in the status bar for user feedback on actions and errors.

Header Buttons

Explains the function of the main navigation buttons located in the header.

Subheader Buttons

Describes the subheader buttons used for navigating within specific views, like Circuit View.

Other Buttons

Lists and describes various other buttons for saving, canceling, logging in/out, and confirming actions.

Screen Calibration

Guides users through calibrating the touch screen for accurate software response.

Warning Messages

Explains warning messages used to inform users about problems and failed actions.

Saving Modifications

Details the process and messages related to saving or discarding parameter modifications.

User Interface Menu Structure

Main Menu

Provides access to main control parameters, inputs, and outputs via icons.

Configuration Menu

Allows modification of user-configurable parameters like pump settings, schedules, and networks.

Schedule Menu

Enables setting up time schedules for unit on/off times, setpoints, and hot water.

Holiday Menu

Allows users to define up to 16 holiday periods for customized operation.

Network Menu

Configures network settings for BACnet/Modbus and defines email accounts for notifications.

System Menu

Allows verification of software, hardware, network info, and display settings like language.

Login Menu

Provides access to different user levels (User, Service, Factory) for system configuration.

Start/Stop Menu

Enables selecting operating modes (Local On/Off, Schedule, Remote, Network, Master) to start or stop the unit.

Alarms Menu

Allows users to monitor current and historical alarms, and reset alarms requiring manual intervention.

Standard Control Operations and Options

Unit Start/Stop Control

Explains how unit state is determined by factors like operating type, overrides, and alarms.

Capacity Control

Details how the control adjusts compressor numbers to maintain heat exchanger setpoints.

Demand Limit

Describes the function to limit unit power consumption, often via external contacts or network settings.

Water Pump Control

Explains control of internal or external pumps, including constant and variable speed logic.

Control Point

Defines the control point as the target water temperature, adjusted by setpoint and reset calculations.

Built-in DHW and Space Heating Control

Covers optimization of heating and domestic hot water (DHW) production using a three-way valve.

Additional Space Heating Control

Details options for boiler activation and electric heater stages as supplemental heating.

Defrost Control

Explains how the control manages defrost cycles to prevent frost buildup on the outdoor coil.

Master/Slave Control

Describes how two units can be linked for master/slave control, managed by a single master unit.

BACnet Option

Explains BACnet/IP communication for integration with building management systems.

Modbus Option

Explains Modbus communication for integration with building management systems.

Software Activation Key(s)

Details the requirement for activation keys to enable additional software options like BACnet/Modbus.

Schedule Setting

Guides on setting up time schedules for unit operation modes and setpoints.

Holidays

Allows definition of up to 16 holiday periods to customize unit operation during specific dates.

Trending

Enables visualization of unit operations and monitoring of selected parameters via graphs.

Web Connection

Web Interface

Describes how to access and control unit parameters remotely via a web browser.

Technical Documentation

Explains how to access technical documents related to the unit via the SmartVuTM control interface.

Diagnostics

Control Diagnostics

Details fault tracing functions protecting the unit and monitoring operating conditions.

Displaying Current Alarms

Explains how to view a list of up to 10 currently active alarms on the unit.

E-mail Notifications

Describes configuring recipients for email notifications upon new alarms or resets.

Resetting Alarms

Guides on manually resetting alarms via the touch panel or web interface.

Alarm History

Explains how to access the history of resolved alarms, divided into general and major alarms.

Alarms Description

Lists various alarm codes, their possible causes, actions taken, and reset procedures.

Maintenance

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