Reliable Controls MACH-Air - User Manual

 2002 Reliable Controls™ Corporation
MACH-Air
™
VAV Controller
Quick Start Guide
Ideal for low-point VAV applications
where unrestricted programming
and full data acquisition are
required.
Can be networked on the main
or subnetwork, rendering easy
communication with the full line of
Reliable Controls™
products.
Three user configurable universal
or triac inputs and outputs;
Onboard velocity sensor and
relocatable damper actuator;
Flash EEPROM;
SMART-Sensors™ support.
Communication ports include
SMART-Net™ and
EIA-485 Network.
The MACH-Air™ is a
high-performance,
fully programmable
DDC controller
designed to meet the
needs of Variable Air
Volume control within
the Reliable Controls™
MACH-System.
...people and technology
you can rely on
TM

Reliable Controls MACH-Air Specifications

General

Brand	Reliable Controls
Model	MACH-Air
Category	Controller
Language	English

Summary

Document Conventions

Package Contents

Getting Started

Product Overview

Details the key features and outputs of the MACH-Air™ VAV controller.

Installation

Optional Cover

Describes the optional connector cover for terminal protection.

Orientation

Explains the three possible mounting orientations for the controller.

Physical Dimensions

Power Wiring

Status LED

Status LED Indication

Details the meaning of different status LED patterns for diagnostics.

Workstation Connection

Peer

Describes connecting a workstation via a peer controller on the network.

Direct

Describes direct workstation connection using a converter and software.

Inputs

Universal Inputs

Describes the configurable universal inputs for various sensor types.

Dedicated Inputs

Explains the function of inputs dedicated to specific tasks like airflow.

Jumper Settings

Details how to configure input types using jumper settings.

Outputs

MACH-Air Universal Outputs

Describes the configurable universal outputs for various device types.

MA-T Single Stage Triac Outputs

Details the single stage triac output for switching AC loads.

MA-T Dual Stage Triac Outputs

Explains the dual stage triac output for two-stage load control.

Dedicated Outputs

Explains the function of outputs dedicated to specific tasks like damper control.

SETUP-Tool

MSet Mode

Explains how to configure network settings and calibrate motors using MSet mode.

Flow Mode

Describes using Flow mode for air flow related functions with the tool.

Motor Calibration

Calibration Procedure (RC-Toolkit)

Details the steps for calibrating the motor using RC-Toolkit software.

SMART-Sensor Connection

Networking

Network Connection

Details how to physically connect the controller to the EIA-485 network.

End-of-Line Termination

Explains the necessity and method for EOL termination on the network.

Real Time Clock

Explains how the controller acquires system time via the network.

Technical Specifications

Notes