CONTROL METHODS HeatNet Control V3
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external control is not present, has failed, or needs to be
enabled or disabled. A Member can override the H-Net
commands using this input.
Priority 3
If a HeatNet (H-Net) Network cable is connected between
boilers, and one is configured as a MASTER (requires
HEADER sensor), then the MEMBER boilers will be
controlled over the network by the MASTER.
Priority 4
The 4-20mA/0-10VDC input in tandem with the 4-20mA
REMOTE ENABLE input is next. Any signal over 4.02mA
or 2.01VDC will start and operate the boiler if the
REMOTE ENABLE is closed.
Priority 5
The lowest Priority is using the boiler as (2) stages
HIGH/LOW. These are the T1 and T2 inputs.
Each of these control methods will now be explained in
more detail:
Heating Method 1
HEAT DEMAND
Closing a relay contact, switch, or jumper across the HEAT
DEMAND input will enable this method. This method
allows operation as a setpoint control. As a setpoint control,
the Master (defined by having a common system header
sensor), on the H-Net network can command the boiler fire
rate of all Member boilers. The Master can call as many
boilers that it has available (boilers are auto-detected over
the H-Net cable by the Master) to meet its SYSTEM
SETPOINT. The H-Net cable must be connected and will
cause the amber light on the communications board to flash.
The amber light indicates an H-Net Master is broadcasting
control information and a system heartbeat.
The AA terminal, the FAILSAFE mode active, 4-20mA at
PRIORITY: HIGHEST, and the HEAT DEMAND input
(LOCAL) on a Member, are the only inputs that will
override the H-Net control.
Figure 18 Heat demand input
Master boiler
The MASTER boiler controls the system using a PID
algorithm. Once the boiler is started, a PID algorithm is
used to produce a modulation percentage value from 0-
100%. This percentage is converted to a PWM, (P)ulse
(W)idth (M)odulation signal by each boiler. The
temperature of the water is maintained by sending this
PWM signal to the Variable Frequency Drive, which in turn
controls the blower motor. Since the main fuel valve is air-
fuel coupled to the blower, the speed of the blower provides
the firing rate.
Member boiler(s)
A Member (lacking a common system supply header
sensor) boiler may also be controlled by the HEAT
DEMAND input (LOCAL mode). The Member boiler will
then ignore commands from the Master and maintain its
own LOCAL SETPOINT at its supply sensor. This can be
viewed as a manual override on a Member boiler. Be sure to
observe the proper use of a Common System Damper (See:
AUXILIARY FUNCTION OPTIONS section) and any
system pumps or system common interlocks.
Features of the HEAT DEMAND input include:
1. The control is designed to predict when to start and
stop the boiler and keep the setpoint in, or as close to
the control band as possible. If PREDICTIVE START
is enabled, the boiler may start when it is in the band
and not below it. This will help to maintain a more
accurate temperature relative to the setpoint. See also:
ADVANCED SETUP: FIRING MODE: PREDICTIVE
START: to disable this feature.
2. The control can also use the Outdoor Reset feature.
This feature allows the setpoint to be changed
automatically based on the outside air temperature. If
this feature is used, the control input: OR OVR
(OUTDOOR RESET OVERRIDE), can be used to
override the Outdoor Reset feature and run from the
local setpoint. A contact closure on the ‘AA’ input can
also override this method.
3. There is also support for a common system damper,
Heat Exchanger support, and starting the Master first
for common venting. For an overview of each of the
menu settings see: DEFAULT SETTINGS section.
Heating Method 2
STAGE Control T1-T2
The boiler can also be operated in 2 separate stages using
the inputs T1 and T2 inputs. Its intended use is with an
external stage controller with no analog or modulation
outputs. Closing only one of these contacts tells the boiler to
operate at MINIMUM FIRE.
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