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SAFETY WARNING
Only qualified personnel should install and service the equipment. The installation, starting up, and servicing of heating, ventilating, and air-
conditioning equipment can be hazardous and requires specific knowledge and training. Improperly installed, adjusted or altered equipment
by an unqualified person could result in death or serious injury. When working on the equipment, observe all precautions in the literature and
on the tags, stickers, and labels that are attached to the equipment.
Tracer™ UC400 Programmable BACnet Controller
For Variable-Air-Volume (VAV) Units
Installation, Operation,
and Programming
VAV-SVX07B-EN
May 2013

Table of Contents

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Trane Tracer Specifications

General IconGeneral
ManufacturerTrane
MemoryVaries by model
DimensionsVaries by model
WeightVaries by model
ModelTracer
Communication ProtocolsBACnet
User InterfaceWeb-based
Network CompatibilityEthernet, RS-485
CategoryController
Input Voltage24 VAC
Humidity Rangenon-condensing

Summary

Trane UC400 Controller Overview

BACnet Protocol Explained

Standard for building automation systems to share information and control functions.

BACnet Testing Laboratory Certification

UC400 supports BACnet and meets application-specific control profile requirements.

Specifications and Dimensions

Shipping and Storage of UC400 Controller

UC400 Controller Features

Lists and describes the key features and capabilities of the UC400 controller.

Controller Comparisons

Device Connections and Inputs/Outputs

Analog and Universal Inputs

Details analog inputs (AI1-AI5) and universal inputs (UI1, UI2) and their configurations.

Pressure, Binary, and Analog Outputs

Details pressure inputs, binary inputs/outputs, and analog outputs for the UC400 controller.

Wiring Installation Guide

UC400 Controller Pre-power Check-out

Step-by-step instructions for pre-power checks, including voltage, wiring, and component verification.

UC400 Controller Power Wiring

Guidelines for safely connecting power to the UC400 controller, including conductor types and transformer requirements.

BACnet MS/TP Communication Link

Wiring Guidelines and Best Practices

Recommendations and best practices for wiring the BACnet MS/TP communication link, including topology and NEC compliance.

BACnet Link Setup and Addressing

Instructions for connecting, setting up, and addressing the UC400 controller on a BACnet MS/TP link, including network types.

Wiring Requirements and Connection

Essential requirements for power supply circuits and steps for connecting 24 Vac transformer and ground.

Power On Check Procedure

Procedure to verify the UC400 controller's power status and boot sequence using LEDs.

Application Wiring

Zone Sensor Wiring

Details for hard-wired and wireless zone sensor options, including part numbers and wiring.

Duct Temperature and Binary Wiring

Instructions for connecting temperature sensors and binary inputs/outputs for applications.

Controller Operation and LEDs

LED Indicators Explained

Explains the meaning of Marquee, Link, IMC, Service, and Binary Output LEDs for status indication.

Tracer UC400 Controller Operations

Connecting with the Tracer TU Service Tool

How to connect the UC400 controller to the Tracer TU service tool for monitoring and configuration.

Controller Status and Data Management

Monitoring operating status, alerts, and managing data via Analog, Binary, and Multistate tabs.

Controller Settings Utility

Tool for configuring controller settings, points, and references like protocol and device ID.

Equipment Settings Button

Interface for setting setpoints and configuring controller parameters for equipment.

Commissioning Tab

Performing a Two-point Air Balance

Steps for performing a two-point air balance using the Tracer TU service tool.

Configuration Tab Settings

Settings for application selection, equipment options, and reheat configuration.

Calibration, Operation Modes, and Control

Occupancy Modes and Control Algorithms

Description of occupancy modes and control algorithms like STC, VFC, and FTC.

Space Temperature Control (STC)

Details the STC algorithm for controlling zone temperature in single duct and fan-powered units.

Ventilation Flow Control (VFC)

How VFC is applied to temper outdoor air for ventilation and its control outputs.

Flow Tracking (FTC)

How FTC controllers work together to maintain airflow setpoints and provide tracking control.

Troubleshooting Guide

General Diagnostics and Procedures

Overview of controller diagnostics, general troubleshooting steps, and UC400 controller failure checks.

Controller and Communication Failures

Steps to diagnose and resolve UC400 controller communication loss and general failure modes.

Sensor Failures

Procedures for troubleshooting wired zone sensor, airflow, temperature, and CO2 sensor failures.

Damper and Fan Failures

Troubleshooting steps for VAV damper, series fan, and parallel fan output failures.

Heat and Valve Failures

How to diagnose and resolve electric heat, hot water heat, and proportional valve failures.

Appendix: Wiring Diagrams

UC400 Controller Wiring Diagrams

Typical factory wiring diagrams for UC400 single duct and fan powered units.

Additional Resources

Declaration of CE Conformity

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