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Danfoss MCX-RTU User Manual

Danfoss MCX-RTU
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MCX-RTU
Rooftop unit
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Danfoss MCX-RTU Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandDanfoss
ModelMCX-RTU
CategoryControl Unit
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Document history

Product Introduction

Overview of the MCX-RTU controller for commercial rooftop units and its integration.

Ordering

Lists MCX-RTU controllers, expansion modules, and remote displays with their respective code numbers.

Specifications

Supply Voltage and Modbus

Details electrical specifications, power consumption, and Modbus communication cable requirements.

Approvals

Lists EU Declaration of Conformity directives and UL Approval status for the product.

Installation

Mounting and Dimensions

Describes DIN rail mounting and provides device dimensions for installation planning.

Connections

Wiring Diagram - Top Side

Shows the top-side connections for the MCX-RTU, including communication and analog/digital I/O.

Wiring Diagram - Bottom Side

Illustrates the bottom-side connections for power, digital inputs, and expansion modules.

Network Topology

Modbus Network Configuration

Explains EIA485 cable requirements, repeaters, device addressing, and baud rate settings for Modbus.

Sequence of Operation

Cooling Mode

Details the controller's operation in Cooling Mode, including stages, fan control, and free cooling.

Heating Mode

Explains controller operation in Heating Mode, covering stages and fan control for various heating types.

Dehumidification Mode

Describes operation in Dehumidification Mode, including stages, fan control, and capacity modulation.

CO2 Mode

Details the CO2 Mode, its priority, and how it controls the damper based on CO2 levels.

DOAS Mode

Explains the DOAS Mode, its dependency on setup options, and use of outdoor sensors.

Status Screens

Main Status Screen

Illustrates the main status display, key indicators, and navigation controls for viewing system status.

Current Sensor Screen

Shows the current sensor values and lists the sensor abbreviations used in the system.

Broadcast Sensor Screen

Displays broadcast sensor values received from the AK-SM 800, including RH, CO2, and load shed status.

Configuration

Accessing Configuration Menus

Guides users on accessing main menu, login, parameters, setup options, and service settings for configuration.

Serial Settings

Explains how to edit the controller's communication address through the service menu.

Setup Options

Fan and Cooling Configuration

Details setup options for Fan Type, Fan Control, Cooling Stages, and Cooling Stage Types (RO/AO).

Heating and Dehumidification Setup

Covers setup options for Heat Reclaim, Aux Heat, Dehumidification Control, and Enthalpy Control.

Damper and CO2 Control Setup

Explains setup options for Damper Control Sensor, CO2 Option, and Free Cooling settings.

Sensor Configuration

Details options for selecting Zone and Outdoor sensors (RH, CO2, Temp, etc.) and Broadcast sensor configuration.

Advanced Setup Options

Covers parameters like Invert Fan AO, Zone Control, Building Pressure Sensor, and Condenser Control.

Parameters

General Parameters

Lists and explains general parameters such as Master Switch, Temperature Units, Reset options, and Night Setback.

Sensor Broadcast Parameters

Details parameters for selecting and broadcasting sensor values to other controllers.

Fan Parameters

Covers fan-related parameters like Off Delay, Proof Value, Min/Max Fan Speed, and PI Gain.

Cool Parameters

Details parameters for Cool Stages (Target, Pre/Post Delay, Range, Lockout) and Supply Air targets.

Heat Reclaim Parameters

Lists parameters for Heat Reclaim stages, including Target, Pre/Post Delay, Range, and Lockout.

Aux Heat Parameters

Details parameters for Aux Heat stages, including Target, Pre/Post Delay, Range, and Lockout.

Dehumidification Parameters

Covers parameters for Dehumidification stages, including Target, Pre/Post Delay, Range, Lockout, and Reheat.

Damper Configuration Parameters

Details parameters for Damper configuration, including Min/Max Open, Air Target, and Lockout values.

Alarm Configuration Parameters

Lists parameters for configuring alarms such as Fan Proof Delay and Zone High Temp Alarm.

Zone and CO2 Alarm Parameters

Details parameters for Zone Low/High Temp alarms, Zone delays, and CO2 alarms and delays.

Cycle and Runtime Parameters

Lists parameters for monitoring daily cycles and runtimes for Fan, Cool, and Heat stages.

Overrides

Manual Operation Overrides

Explains overrides OV1-OV9 for Night Setback, Title24, Fan, Damper, Cooling, Heat Reclaim, Aux Heat, and Timeout.

Schedule Enable

How it works

Describes how to assign schedules to MCX-RTU via AK-SM 800, including On/Off and Eco/Com schedules.

Backup / Restore

Purpose and Procedure

Explains backing up and restoring MCX-RTU parameters to/from an SD card via the Service Menu.

Using More Than One Zone Sensor

Zone Control Parameter

Details using parameter C57 (Zone Control) to select sensor averaging (Single, Average, Low, High).

Data Logging

Logging Points and Configuration

Lists data log points and explains enabling logging via parameters y36 and y37.

Broadcast Configuration

Configure Sensors

Guides on selecting sensors to broadcast using parameters y16-y20 and setup options C48-C52.

Configure Schedules

Explains setting up schedules on AK-SM 800 and selecting them for Night Setback (y26) and Title24 (y29).

Configure Load Shed

Details setting up Load Shed parameters (y28) to control the unit based on broadcast values.

AK-SM 800 MCX-RTU Commission

Connecting to AK-SM 800

Steps to connect to the AK-SM 800 via Storeview Desktop or web browser for configuration.

HVAC Layout Configuration

Navigating to the HVAC Layout image within the AK-SM 800 configuration.

Layout Wizard Setup

Using the HVAC layout wizard to define and configure the system, including network bus type.

Enable MODBUS-RS485

Steps to enable the MODBUS-RS485 channel within the network settings of the wizard.

Device Scanning and Discovery

Scanning the network to discover controllers and displaying the list of HVAC controllers.

Managing Discovered Devices

Adding, copying, or editing discovered offline controllers and viewing the final HVAC layout summary.

Finalizing HVAC Layout Setup

Confirming the HVAC layout setup completion status via a pop-up message.

IO List

Analog Inputs (AI)

Lists analog input types, their ranges (Min/Max), and sensor types (PT1000, 0-5V).

Digital Inputs (DI)

Details digital input types, their states (0/1), and contact types (N.O./N.C.).

Digital Inputs (DI) - Expansion Module

Lists digital inputs from expansion modules, their states (0/1), and contact types (N.O./N.C.).

Analog Outputs (AO)

Lists analog output types, their ranges (0-10V, 1-5V), and availability status.

Digital Outputs (DO)

Details digital output types, their states (0/1), and contact types (N.O./N.C.).

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