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Design, Installation and Operations Manual Basic System Revision 02C

Section 1 Auto-Zone Basic 1-4 Design Guide Zone Sensor The patented zone sensor is a flush, wall-mounted design. A special plate on the face of the s

Section 3 Auto-Zone Basic 3-32 Programming Notes

Section 4 Start-Up & Troubleshooting Table of Contents Communications Overview...1 How It Works...

Section 4 Start-Up & Troubleshooting Table of Figures & Tables Figure 4-1: Basic System Communications Wiring ...

Auto-Zone Basic Section 4 Start-Up & Troubleshooting 4-1 Communications Overview Perhaps no other portion of the system seems as difficult to

Section 4 Auto-Zone Basic 4-2 Start-Up and Troubleshooting Basic System Communications The Auto-Zone Basic Control System has only one communicat

Auto-Zone Basic Section 4 Start-Up & Troubleshooting 4-3 Zone Manager Communications The Zone Manager is the main communication device on the

Section 4 Auto-Zone Basic 4-4 Start-Up and Troubleshooting Zone Controller Communications The Zone Controllers on the system must all be addresse

Auto-Zone Basic Section 4 Start-Up & Troubleshooting 4-5 CommLink IV Communications (Optional) The CommLink IV is optional for the Auto-Zone

Section 4 Auto-Zone Basic 4-6 Start-Up and Troubleshooting Figure 4-5: CommLink IV (Optional) Jumper Settings

Auto-Zone Basic Section 4 Start-Up & Troubleshooting 4-7 Basic System Communications Checklist Basic System without Optional CommLink  Zon

Auto-Zone Basic Section 1 Design Guide 1-5 Design Considerations Consider the following items when designing a system using Auto-Zone. Zone Diversi

Section 4 Auto-Zone Basic 4-8 Start-Up and Troubleshooting Components & Wiring The following information is intended as a review of the proc

Auto-Zone Basic Section 4 Start-Up & Troubleshooting 4-9 Zone Manager Wiring Correct wiring of the Zone Manager is critical to proper system

Section 4 Auto-Zone Basic 4-10 Start-Up and Troubleshooting Zone Controller IO & Components The Zone Controller inputs, outputs, and compone

Auto-Zone Basic Section 4 Start-Up & Troubleshooting 4-11 Zone Controller Wiring Correct wiring of the Zone Controller is critical to proper

Section 4 Auto-Zone Basic 4-12 Start-Up and Troubleshooting Startup & Commissioning Commissioning the system correctly is one of the most im

Auto-Zone Basic Section 4 Start-Up & Troubleshooting 4-13 Procedures (Continued) 8) With no power connected, wire the Zone Manager and Zone

Section 4 Auto-Zone Basic 4-14 Start-Up and Troubleshooting Procedures (Continued) 14) Check the Zone Controller for correct communications and a

Auto-Zone Basic Section 4 Start-Up & Troubleshooting 4-15 Basic System Worksheet Project: _______________________ Location __________________

Section 4 Auto-Zone Basic 4-16 Start-Up and Troubleshooting Start-Up On Auto-Zone Basic Control System power up, the following tests, calibration

Auto-Zone Basic Section 4 Start-Up & Troubleshooting 4-17 Bypass Calibration Please Wait... Initializing Zones Vent

Section 1 Auto-Zone Basic 1-6 Design Guide temperature, which may result in the supply air temperature reaching the low temp safety limit. If the sup

Section 4 Auto-Zone Basic 4-18 Start-Up and Troubleshooting Blink Codes for Zone Controllers The Zone Controller uses an on board SCAN LED to ind

Auto-Zone Basic Section 4 Start-Up & Troubleshooting 4-19 Troubleshooting The following is a guide to assist in troubleshooting the Auto-Zone

Section 4 Auto-Zone Basic 4-20 Start-Up and Troubleshooting Zone Sensor reading incorrectly • Is the sensor near a source of heat or a cold dra

Auto-Zone Basic Section 4 Start-Up & Troubleshooting 4-21 Zone Damper does not appear to be working correctly • Is the actuator plugged int

Section 4 Auto-Zone Basic 4-22 Start-Up and Troubleshooting Some zones are communicating but others are not: • Is the Zone Manager set for the

Auto-Zone Basic Section 4 Start-Up & Troubleshooting 4-23 Troubleshooting Chart Problem Possible Cause Solution 1 Display screen blank o

Section 4 Auto-Zone Basic 4-24 Start-Up and Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution 5 Zones cold or hot and second stage of cooling o

Auto-Zone Basic Section 4 Start-Up & Troubleshooting 4-25 Troubleshooting Chart for Alarms Problem Possible Cause Solution 1 Bad Duct Sen

Section 4 Auto-Zone Basic 4-26 Start-Up and Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution 3 Bad Zone Sensor Faulty Wiring/Sensor An alarm

Auto-Zone Basic Section 4 Start-Up & Troubleshooting 4-27 Problem Possible Cause Solution 4 Bypass Damper Sticking Damper Depress Clutc

Auto-Zone Basic Section 1 Design Guide 1-7 Heating - Partial Load Conditions Heating difficulties are less common than cooling difficulties. They

Section 4 Auto-Zone Basic 4-28 Start-Up and Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution 4 Bypass Damper Continued Faulty Feedback pot Ver

Auto-Zone Basic Section 4 Start-Up & Troubleshooting 4-29 Problem Possible Cause Solution 5 Maverick Zone Continued This alarm may also

Section 4 Auto-Zone Basic 4-30 Start-Up and Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution 6 Missing Zone Alarm Continued If multiple zones

Auto-Zone Basic Section 4 Start-Up & Troubleshooting 4-31 Problem Possible Cause Solution 7 Missing Zone Alarm (All Zones Missing) Zone M

Section 4 Auto-Zone Basic 4-32 Start-Up and Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution 9 Zone Damper Fail Continued Feedback pot fail-ure

Auto-Zone Basic Section 4 Start-Up & Troubleshooting 4-33 Communications Loop Zone Manager Test the communications loop with the system pow

Section 4 Auto-Zone Basic 4-34 Start-Up and Troubleshooting Step 2 Measure the voltage at the Zone Manager terminals with the Communications Loop

Auto-Zone Basic Section 4 Start-Up & Troubleshooting 4-35 Zone Controller Test the communications loop with the system powered. Set meter to

Section 4 Auto-Zone Basic 4-36 Start-Up and Troubleshooting Step 2 Measure the voltage at the suspect Zone Controller terminals with the Communic

Auto-Zone Basic Section 4 Start-Up & Troubleshooting 4-37 CommLink IV (Optional) CommLink IV must be powered for testing. If the

Section 1 Auto-Zone Basic 1-8 Design Guide Design Guide There are six basic steps to designing an Auto-Zone Basic Control System: 1. Zoning 2. Siz

Section 4 Auto-Zone Basic 4-38 Start-Up and Troubleshooting Bypass Damper Troubleshooting Figure 4-11: Bypass Damper Troubleshooting Meter Sho

Auto-Zone Basic Section 4 Start-Up & Troubleshooting 4-39 Temperature Sensor Resistance Chart Table 4-2: Temperature Sensor Resistance Temp

Section 4 Auto-Zone Basic 4-40 Start-Up and Troubleshooting Pressure Sensor Voltage Chart Table 4-3: Pressure Sensor V

Auto-Zone Basic Section 4 Start-Up & Troubleshooting 4-41 Figure 4-12: Driver Chip Locations

Section 4 Auto-Zone Basic 4-42 Start-Up and Troubleshooting Figure 4-13: Replacing Driver Chips Small FlatheadScrewdriverChipChipPrinted Circ

Auto-Zone Basic Section 4 Start-Up & Troubleshooting 4-43 Index 1 to 16 ... 1, 4 24VAC Power Wiri

Section 4 Auto-Zone Basic 4-44 Start-Up and Troubleshooting Damage Board... 9, 11 Damper Binding...

Auto-Zone Basic Section 4 Start-Up & Troubleshooting 4-45 Faulty ... 25 Steps System Setup...

Section 4 Auto-Zone Basic 4-46 Start-Up and Troubleshooting Reading Incorrectly... 20 Troubleshooting...

Auto-Zone Basic Section 4 Start-Up & Troubleshooting 4-47

Auto-Zone Basic Section 1 Design Guide 1-9 It is important to recognize that there are purely internal zones, such as Zone 10, which may contain se

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Section 1 Auto-Zone Basic 1-10 Design Guide Step #2 - Sizing the Central Unit Because the zones are controlled with variable air volume, it is unlike

Auto-Zone Basic Section 1 Design Guide 1-11 Step #4 - Room Air Motion/Diffuser Selection Air motion is a consideration for occupant comfort. The se

Section 1 Auto-Zone Basic 1-12 Design Guide If space limitations or total airflow requires it, multiple bypass dampers can be controlled in parallel

Auto-Zone Basic Section 1 Design Guide 1-13 Step #6 – Sizing Zone Dampers Use a load program to determine the peak load for each zone. These calcul

Section 1 Auto-Zone Basic 1-14 Design Guide Figure 1-4: Round Damper Dimensions Figure 1-5: Rectangular Damper & Kit Dimensions Not

Auto-Zone Basic Section 1 Design Guide 1-15 Round Dampers Table 1-1: Round Air Damper Selection Rectangular Dampers Table 1-2: Rectangular Damper

Section 1 Auto-Zone Basic 1-16 Design Guide Pressure Independent Zone Dampers Pressure Independent operation is only available for round zone dampers

Auto-Zone Basic Section 1 Design Guide 1-17 Auxiliary Heat Control Options The Auto-Zone Basic Control System offers you a variety of methods to de

Section 1 Auto-Zone Basic 1-18 Design Guide Relay Expansion Board The following describes the operation of each of the relays on the optional relay

Auto-Zone Basic Section 1 Design Guide 1-19 Index 1 inch W.C. ... 10 After-Hours Overrides...

Section 1 Auto-Zone Basic 1-20 Design Guide Heat Auxiliary ... 7 Baseboard...

Auto-Zone Basic Section 1 Design Guide 1-21 Selection... 15 Safeties...

Section 1 Auto-Zone Basic 1-22 Design Guide

Section 2 Installation and Wiring Table of Contents Tips Before Beginning Installation...1 Zone Manager ...

Auto-Zone Basic Design, Installation & Operations Manual Section 1...

Section 2 Installation and Wiring Table of Figures Figure 2-1: System Overview...

Auto-Zone Basic Section 2 Installation and Wiring 2-1 Tips Before Beginning Installation Take a few moments to review the following before beginnin

Section 2 Auto-Zone Basic 2-2 Installation and Wiring Figure 2-1: System Overview Figure 2-2: Typical System Component Locations Return DuctDuct

Auto-Zone Basic Section 2 Installation and Wiring 2-3 Zone Manager The Zone Manager may be installed in any convenient, protected location. Observe

Section 2 Auto-Zone Basic 2-4 Installation and Wiring Figure 2-4: Zone Manager Component LocationsU13CX13EPROMU11CX11U10RAMCX10JO232K8K1632284ADD1

Auto-Zone Basic Section 2 Installation and Wiring 2-5 Figure 2-5: Zone Manager Wiring Warning: Use extreme care not to damage any of the electro

Section 2 Auto-Zone Basic 2-6 Installation and Wiring The Zone Manager requires the following electrical connections: 18-Gauge minimum unless oth

Auto-Zone Basic Section 2 Installation and Wiring 2-7 Figure 2-6: Zone Manager Address Switch Setting Caution: Your Auto-Zone Basic Control Sy

Section 2 Auto-Zone Basic 2-8 Installation and Wiring Communications Loop The communications network is a two-wire shielded RS-485 loop. The loop is

Auto-Zone Basic Section 2 Installation and Wiring 2-9 Communications Loop Wiring Overview The daisy chain is the best method for running a communic

Section 2 Auto-Zone Basic 2-10 Installation and Wiring Bypass Dampers The Bypass Damper can be either round or rectangular. The Round Bypass Damper

Auto-Zone Basic Section 2 Installation and Wiring 2-11 Warning: If sheet metal screws are used to mount the dampers, be certain that they do not in

Section 2 Auto-Zone Basic 2-12 Installation and Wiring Figure 2-9: Bypass Damper Wiring Warning: If the fan system has the capability of producing

Auto-Zone Basic Section 2 Installation and Wiring 2-13 Zone Dampers The Zone Damper can also be either round or rectangular. The Round Zone Damper

Section 2 Auto-Zone Basic 2-14 Installation and Wiring Zone Controllers The Zone Controllers are mounted in snap-track which is typically located in

Auto-Zone Basic Section 2 Installation and Wiring 2-15 Figure 2-11: Zone Controller Components

Section 2 Auto-Zone Basic 2-16 Installation and Wiring The Zone Controller requires the following electrical connections: 24VAC Supply Voltage..

Auto-Zone Basic Section 2 Installation and Wiring 2-17 Figure 2-12: Zone Controller Wiring

Section 2 Auto-Zone Basic 2-18 Installation and Wiring Set the Zone Controller Address Switch using the addressing instructions in Figure 2-13. C

Auto-Zone Basic Section 2 Installation and Wiring 2-19 Figure 2-13: Zone Controller Address Switch Settings

Section 1 Design Guide Table of Contents Conventions ...1 General Information...

Section 2 Auto-Zone Basic 2-20 Installation and Wiring Figure 2-14: Slaved Zone Controller Wiring SLAVED- ZONE ACTUATOR #2(WHEN USED)SLAVED-ZONE

Auto-Zone Basic Section 2 Installation and Wiring 2-21 Room Sensors The Room Sensor uses a patented flush-mount design to isolate the temperature s

Section 2 Auto-Zone Basic 2-22 Installation and Wiring Figure 2-16: Room Sensor Wiring Connect the terminal labeled GND on the zone sensor to

Auto-Zone Basic Section 2 Installation and Wiring 2-23 Supply Air Temperature Sensor The supply air temperature sensor should be located as close t

Section 2 Auto-Zone Basic 2-24 Installation and Wiring Return Air Temperature Sensor The return air temperature sensor should be located upstream of

Auto-Zone Basic Section 2 Installation and Wiring 2-25 Outside Air Temperature Sensor The outside air sensor must be located where it will not be a

Section 2 Auto-Zone Basic 2-26 Installation and Wiring Duct Static Pressure Sensor The duct static pressure sensor is designed to be mounted at the

Auto-Zone Basic Section 2 Installation and Wiring 2-27 Tip: Having at least 10-20 feet of tubing between the pick-up tube and the pressure sensor

Section 2 Auto-Zone Basic 2-28 Installation and Wiring Auxiliary Relay Board for Zone Controllers An optional auxiliary relay board is available for

Auto-Zone Basic Section 2 Installation and Wiring 2-29 Zone Controller Auxiliary Relay Board Operation Relay #1 - Parallel Fan If the zone is in co

Section 2 Auto-Zone Basic 2-30 Installation and Wiring CommLink IV Interface The optional CommLink IV is used to transfer communications between con

Auto-Zone Basic Section 2 Installation and Wiring 2-31 Figure 2-23: CommLink IV Interface Connections

Section 2 Auto-Zone Basic 2-32 Installation and Wiring Figure 2-24: CommLink IV Jumper Switch Settings

Auto-Zone Basic Section 2 Installation and Wiring 2-33 Basic System Worksheet Project: _______________________ Location __________________________

Section 2 Auto-Zone Basic 2-34 Installation and Wiring Index 24VAC-to-24VAC... 16 Actuator Cable ...

Auto-Zone Basic Section 2 Installation and Wiring 2-35 GND-to-GND ... 16 Heating Setpoint ...

Section 2 Auto-Zone Basic 2-36 Installation and Wiring Tagging Dampers ... 1 TEMP Terminal...

Section 3 Programming Table of Contents LCD/Keypad Operations...1 Main Screen Access...

Auto-Zone Basic Section 3 Programming 3-1 LCD/Keypad Operations Main Screen The Auto-Zone Zone Manager is your direct link into the status and s

Auto-Zone Basic Section 1 Design Guide 1-1 Conventions This document uses the following definitions throughout as a guide to the user in determinin

Section 3 Auto-Zone Basic 3-2 Programming Data Entry Functions Zone Summary Screen To see a summary of all attached Zone Controllers, pre

Auto-Zone Basic Section 3 Programming 3-3 Individual Zone Status Screens To see the complete status of any attached Zone Controller, press the &qu

Section 3 Auto-Zone Basic 3-4 Programming Status Screen #3 Status Screen #4 Line 2 - Current Zone Damper Position Line 3 - Currently active

Auto-Zone Basic Section 3 Programming 3-5 Zone Manager Status Screens To see the Zone Manager status, press the "C" key while the Main S

Section 3 Auto-Zone Basic 3-6 Programming Status Screen #3 Status Screen #4 Line 2 - The currently Active Cooling Stages are displayed o

Auto-Zone Basic Section 3 Programming 3-7 Alarm Status Screens If the last line on the Main Screen displayed one or more active alarms, you can pr

Section 3 Auto-Zone Basic 3-8 Programming Alarm Definitions Cooling Failure! or Heating Failure!- Once the heating or cooling is activated, the Supp

Auto-Zone Basic Section 3 Programming 3-9 Entering Passcodes Any time you are prompted to enter a passcode, the following screen will appear. The

Section 3 Auto-Zone Basic 3-10 Programming Zone Controller Setpoints You will be prompted to enter the address of the Zone Controller that you want

Auto-Zone Basic Section 3 Programming 3-11 Setpoint Screen #2 Minimum Default Maximum Cool Setback 0°F 10°F 30°F Heat Setback 0°F -10°F -30°F

Section 1 Auto-Zone Basic 1-2 Design Guide Computer(Optional)Zone Air DampersUp to 16 Zone Air Dampers AllowedSupplyAir Temp SensorTo HVAC UnitCo

Section 3 Auto-Zone Basic 3-12 Programming Setpoint Screen #5A Minimum Default Maximum PD Zone Vent Mode Min 0% 50% 100% PD Zone Nite Mode Min

Auto-Zone Basic Section 3 Programming 3-13 Setpoint Screen #7 Setpoint Screen #8 Note: The Thermistor Type III Sensors have a 0.4 degree ac

Section 3 Auto-Zone Basic 3-14 Programming Zone Manager Setpoints The Zone Manager Setpoints are kept separate from the Zone Manager Configuration

Auto-Zone Basic Section 3 Programming 3-15 Holidays Holiday Day Selection Holiday Start/Stop Times The screens will step through the elev

Section 3 Auto-Zone Basic 3-16 Programming Setting Time & Date The Zone Manager has its own built-in real time clock. Although the times are dis

Auto-Zone Basic Section 3 Programming 3-17 Control Setpoints Setpoint Screen #1 Minimum Default Maximum Static Press 0.1" 0.5" 2.0&qu

Section 3 Auto-Zone Basic 3-18 Programming Setpoint Screen #3 Minimum Default Maximum Cool Staging 1 Min 4 Min 30 Min Min Cool Off 1 Min

Auto-Zone Basic Section 3 Programming 3-19 Setpoint Screen #6 Minimum Default Maximum Econo Enable -30°F 50°F 99°F Supply Setpt 45°F 50°F

Section 3 Auto-Zone Basic 3-20 Programming Zone Manager Configuration Normally, the configuration setpoints need to be entered only one time. For th

Auto-Zone Basic Section 3 Programming 3-21 Configuration Screen #2 Configuration Screen #3 Configuration Screen #4 Heat Type.:

Auto-Zone Basic Section 1 Design Guide 1-3 General Information The primary application of the Auto-Zone Basic Control System is to provide multiple

Section 3 Auto-Zone Basic 3-22 Programming Configuration Screen #5 Configuration Screen #6 Configuration Screen #7 The Zone Manager

Auto-Zone Basic Section 3 Programming 3-23 Configuration Screen #8 Caution: If you forget your passcode, you WILL BE locked out of your s

Section 3 Auto-Zone Basic 3-24 Programming System Overrides The Zone Manager provides some user-selectable override modes. This allows you to troubl

Auto-Zone Basic Section 3 Programming 3-25 Override Screen #2 ZONE FORCE MODES Force to MINIMUM 0 Force to MAXIMUM 0

Section 3 Auto-Zone Basic 3-26 Programming Zone Manager Operations Summary Vent Mode 06/05/96 08:05am Wed Occupied 1 Alarm(s)

Auto-Zone Basic Section 3 Programming 3-27 Index "K" Flow Factor... 12 # - Enter Button...

Section 3 Auto-Zone Basic 3-28 Programming Damper Mode: Direct ... 12 Damper Opening Alarm... 7, 8 Damper Pos

Auto-Zone Basic Section 3 Programming 3-29 Maximum Damper Setpoints... 25 Maximum Damper/Airflow Setpoint..

Section 3 Auto-Zone Basic 3-30 Programming Setpoints Adjustment Slide... 11 AuxHeat....

Auto-Zone Basic Section 3 Programming 3-31 Notes