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SYNC - PCP Rev A
PC PROGRAM INSTRUCTIONS
FOR THE SYNC
Models: 1.0 -- 1.3 -- 1.5
This manual must only be used by a
WARNING
qualified heating installer / service
technician. Read all instructions,
including this manual, the SYNC
Installation and Operation Manual,
and the SYNC Service Manual,
before installing. Perform steps in
the order given. Failure to comply
could result in severe personal
injury, death, or substantial property
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Contents 1. INSTALLATION 6. PARAMETERS Program Installation ..................................................... 3 Parameter Information Screens...................................10 USB Installation............................................................ 3 Changeable Parameters ..............................................11 Program Setup............................................................. 3 Set 1: System Setup ....................................................11 PC to Unit Conn
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PC Program Instructions 1 Installation 4. Click on the “Port Settings” tab, then on the Program installation “Advanced”button. Select an unused Comport number There are two programs available for programming and (preferably COM1) in the range of COM1 to COM16. monitoring the SYNC boilers. SITECS937Lab is used to Click on OK. Click OK on the previous window and then monitor the operation of the boiler and program a few display- close all of the other windows. related parameters. SMART TO
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PC Program Instructions 1 Installation SMART TOUCH PC Main Screen Sitecs937Lab Main Screen Figure 1-1 Figure 1-2 Starting the program To start one of the programs, double-click on the icon (if you There are some fields along the bottom of the window (FIG. put it on your desktop), or click on Start, then Programs, and 1-1): The left field shows the location of the program. The next select the program you wish to start. See FIG 1-1 and FIG 1-2 field shows the status of the communication
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PC Program Instructions 2 Status Screen Figure 2-1 SMART TOUCH Status Screen To monitor and record the operation of the heater, click on To the right of the sensor temperature readings are the various the Status tab along the top of the Main Screen window setpoints. The SH setpoint is the setpoint the SMART TOUCH (FIG. 1-1, page 4). When using the SITECS937Lab program, uses during a space heating call for heat. Note that this setpoint you will need to choose which controller you wish to moni
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PC Program Instructions 2 Status Screen Figure 2-1 continued. . . At the top right of the window is the Fan Speed status While in the SMART TOUCH Status Screen, you can generate a information. Included in the Fan Speed status are Min., Max., log file of the readings as the heater operates. Click on the and Ignition fan speeds. If Ramp Delay is activated, the Ramp Options button at the bottom right-hand corner of the screen Delay limit is shown. The target and actual fan speeds are (FIG. 2
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PC Program Instructions 3 Graphics Screen Figure 3-1 SMART TOUCH Graphics Screen The Graphics Screen allows you to observe the changes in As with the Status Screen, a log file can be generated to record various readings while the heater operates (see FIG. 3-1). the performance of the appliance. Click on the Options button Note that the vertical scale has two numbers for each division. to open the Options window. Click on the LogFile button to By default, the Outlet Temperature, Inlet Temperat
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PC Program Instructions 4 Fault History Screen Figure 4-1 Fault History Screen The total number of occurrences of certain faults are also stored The Fault History Screen provides historical data about the in the control and shown on the left side of the screen. The operation of the SMART TOUCH controls.. Click on the column on the right shows the total occurrences since the Fault history button along the top of the Main Screen control was built. The column on the left shows the total window
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PC Program Instructions 5 Cascade Screen Figure 5-1 Cascade Screen The Cascade Screen provides the status of the cascade system. checked when the next controller can be started up, but is held The PC must be connected to the Leader (address 0-1) off by one of the timers. appliance. Click on the Cascade button along the top of the The Status area displays several important parameters. The Main Screen window (FIG. 1-1). Cascade Pump gives the status of the system pump output, and The Cascade Sy
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PC Program Instructions 6 Parameters Parameter information screens By accessing the Parameter Information Screens on the Once an adjustment has been made to a parameter, it must be SMART TOUCH program, the installer can view all of the programmed into the SMART TOUCH. On the Parameter SMART TOUCH parameters. The installer can also change pull down menu, click on the Program Parameters into certain specific parameters to fine tune the operation of the Control button. This will bring up another p
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PC Program Instructions 6 Parameters (continued) Changeable parameters Figure 6-2 Parameter Set 1D The following is a brief discussion of the changeable parameters, their default settings, the range of adjustment, and their location. The title for the parameters may differ slightly from the PC to the boiler display. To prevent confusion, the boiler display version will be listed in parenthesis. Set 1: System setup Set 1 is accessed by clicking on Parameters at the top of the Main Screen window
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PC Program Instructions 6 Parameters Set 2: Functional Data Figure 6-4 Parameter Set 2D Set 2 is accessed by clicking on Parameters at the top of the Main Screen window, then clicking on Set 2: Functional Data on the pull-down menu (FIG. 6-1, page 10). Cascade control Parameters 2DJ and 2DK determine the time delays used by the Cascade. To access the Cascade parameters, click on the tab labeled 2D Cascade. Block time switching boiler on Parameter 2DJ is the minimum time delay between starting o
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PC Program Instructions 6 Parameters (continued) Figure 6-5 Parameter Set 2E Figure 6-6 Parameter Set 4A Parameter 2EB sets the pump delay time for the boiler pump Space Heating (SH) user setpoint (User Setp) after an over-temperature condition. This time is adjustable The SH User Setpoint sets the water temperature setpoint for from 0 minutes to 40 minutes. The default time is 2 minutes. fixed operation or the maximum temperature setpoint when the If the boiler pump or HW pump have not been act
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PC Program Instructions 6 Parameters SH off-on differential (SH off/on df) Night setback temperature (NSB Setp) The SH Off-on Differential sets how many degrees below the Once the internal clock has been set correctly, the night turn-off temperature the outlet temperature has to go before setback feature can be used to program a lower water the boiler will turn on. This parameter can be changed by temperature setpoint for space heating. This parameter can be accessing parameter 4AE. The tempera
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PC Program Instructions 6 Parameters (continued) Tank differential temp Cascade max SH step power based (Max outl temp) This parameter determines how far below the tank setpoint When a system supply sensor is connected, each burner applies the tank sensor temperature must go to start a HW call for this setpoint to its outlet sensor during a space heating call for heat. This setting can be adjusted by accessing parameter 4AT. heat. The controls limit the modulation of each burner in order The t
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PC Program Instructions 6 Parameters Cascade SH pump delay after SH demand (Boiler Pump D) This feature sets the length of time the boiler pump will run after Each burner control in the Cascade must be given a unique a SH demand has been satisfied. This parameter is adjustable by address. This address can be changed by accessing parameter accessing parameter 4DA. The time range for this parameter is 0 4CC. The Leader (top) burner (to which the thermostat/zone minutes to 40 minutes. The defau
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PC Program Instructions 6 Parameters (continued) No. of months for service reminder (Serv Not time) OA reset water temp at min outdoor temp (4FC) (Reset T Lo Out) When the boiler control determines that a scheduled service is due based on days of installation, the boiler display will When the outdoor air temperature drops to its minimum show a “Maintenance Required” screen. This parameter is setting (4FC), the water temperature setpoint will be at this adjustable by accessing parameter 4EA. The
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PC Program Instructions 6 Parameters Figure 6-11 Outdoor Air Reset Curve BMS Setpoint at min voltage (BMS setpt min V) If parameter 4CB is set to 2, the control must know what minimum setpoint temperature to use. This can be changed by accessing parameter 4GA. The temperature range for this parameter is 32°F (0°C) to 248°F (120°C). The default value is 70°F (21°C). BMS Setpoint at max voltage (BMS setpt max V) If parameter 4CB is set to 2, the control must know what maximum setpoint temperat
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PC Program Instructions 6 Parameters (continued) BMS Voltage at min power (BMS V @min mod) Figure 6-13 Save Parameter File Window If parameter 4CB is set to 0, the control must know what voltage corresponds to the minimum power. This can be changed by accessing parameter 4GI. The range for this parameter is 0Vdc to 4GJ The default value is 2Vdc. BMS Voltage at max power (BMS V @max mod) If parameter 4CB is set to 0, the control must know what voltage corresponds to the maximum power. This can
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Revision Notes: Revision A initial release. SYNC-PCP Rev A Printed in the USA 4/10
