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Installation & Operation Manual - Model AVC6000 

Contents of this Manual are Subject to Change Without Notification

 

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SECTION 2 

 SPECIFICATIONS 

PERFORMANCE 

 

Accuracy 

+/- 5% of reading or 5 CFM, whichever is greater 

Speed of Response 

< 1 second control signal response (full stroke cycle time based on actuator type) 

Shut-off Leakage Rate 

Standard:  < 1.5% FS at max operating pressure 

 

"S" Option: < 0.5% FS round valves, < 1% FS rectangular valves @ max operating pressure 

Max Operating Pressure 

3”wc Differential Pressure Across Valve

 

Min Operating Pressure 

Reference Section 2.1 

Airflow Range 

Reference Section 2.1 

Failure Mode 

Open, Closed or Last Position (based on actuator type selection) 

ENVIRONMENTAL 

 

Temperature 

Airstream: -20 to 165 deg. F for all Standard Valve Models 

 

                    -20 to 375 deg. F for the High Temp SS Valve Models 

 

Ambient:   -20 to 125 deg. F      Storage:     -40 to 165 deg. F 

Humidity 

0 to 90% non-condensing 

ELECTRICAL 

 

Input Power 

24VAC +/- 20% 50-60Hz or 24 VDC +/- 10% 

 

Max Power for Valve Size 06-24: 28VA or 16W for units with actuator type 3 & 5 

 

                                                           11VA or 7W for units with actuator type 7 

 

Max Power for Valve Size 36, 48: 51VA or 29W for units with actuator type 3 & 5 

 

                                                            17VA or 11W for units with actuator type 7 

 

If monitor FHM1 is connected to AVC, increase above values by 3VA or 1W 
If monitor FHM3 is connected to AVC, increase above values by 6VA or 3W 

Analog Inputs 

AI-1; Software Configurable for Voltage or Current, 12-bit resolution 

 

Voltage: 0-10Vdc Range, 1M ohm Impedance 

 

Current: 0-20mA Range, 500 ohm Impedance 

 

AI-2, AI-3; Software Configurable for Resistance range of 20K ohm or 100K ohm 

 

500uA Current Source for 20K ohm Range, 100uA Current Source for 100K ohm Range 

Digital Inputs 

DI-1 and DI-2; Dry-contact inputs 

Analog Outputs 

AO-1 and AO-2; Software Configurable; 0-20mA, 4-20mA, 0-10v, 2-10v, 0-5v or 1-5v 

 

12-bit Resolution, capable of driving 1K ohm load 

Alarm Relay Output 

SPST, NC/NO contacts, rated load 1A @ 30 vDC or 0.3A @ 125vac 

 

Max operating voltage = 125VAC or 60 vDC 

 

Max carry current = 1A, Max switching capacity = 37 VA, 30W 

Network Com Port 

EIA 485 2-wire BACnet MS/TP 

 

Full Master Node State Machine 

 

Data Rates 9600, 19200, 38400, 76800 and 115200 

 

Mac address is software configurable 

 

¼ Unit Load Receiver Input Impedance, bias & EOL termination not provided within the AVC 

Configuration Port 

USB 2.0, Isolated, Type C Connector, Optional Bluetooth (Ver 4.2 or later) 

Status Indicators 

LED Indicators for Power, Alarm, AO, BACnet, USB, AVC Status, Bluetooth & AccuNet 

I/O Terminal Blocks 

2 and 3 position vertical pluggable screw terminal blocks 

Electromagnetic 

EMC Directive 2004/108/EC 

Compatibility 

Low Voltage Directive 2004/108/EEC 

 

EN61326-1:2013 

Summary of Contents for ACCUVALVE AVC6000

Page 1: ...of this Manual are Subject to Change Without Notification Manufactured by Accutrol Representative AVC6000 MANUAL REV D 2020 05 29 ECN 2627 21 Commerce Drive Danbury CT 06810 USA WWW ACCUTROLLLC COM Ai...

Page 2: ...ainst defects or damages arising from improper installation where installation is by persons other than Manufacturer against defects in products or components not manufactured by Manufacturer or again...

Page 3: ...ECTION 1 INTRODUCTION 4 SECTION 2 SPECIFICATIONS 5 SECTION 3 PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS WEIGHTS 11 SECTION 4 INSTALLATION 12 SECTION 5 WIRING 15 SECTION 6 ACCUVALVE INSIGHT CONFIGURATION SOFTWARE 16 SECTION...

Page 4: ...a highly repeatable digital pulse train with a frequency that is directly proportional to the air flow velocity in each chamber of the AccuValve The digital signal generated by each vortex shedding s...

Page 5: ...eter 10 10 Diameter 12 12 Diameter 14 14 Diameter 18 12 h x 18 w 24 12 h x 24 w 36 12 h x 36 w 48 12 h x 48 w ACTUATOR 03 Fail Last Position FLP 2 sec full cycle 05 Fail Open Closed FSP 2 sec full cyc...

Page 6: ...d to AVC increase above values by 3VA or 1W If monitor FHM3 is connected to AVC increase above values by 6VA or 3W Analog Inputs AI 1 Software Configurable for Voltage or Current 12 bit resolution Vol...

Page 7: ...eived including interference that may cause undesired operation KCC South Korea compliance certification number MSIP CRM ULX NINA B111 Australia and New Zealand regulatory compliance The NINA B1 modul...

Page 8: ...5 0 10 0 15 0 20 0 25 0 30 0 35 0 40 0 45 25 50 75 100 125 150 175 200 225 250 275 300 325 Valve DP wc Max Airflow CFM 0 00 0 05 0 10 0 15 0 20 0 25 0 30 0 35 0 40 0 45 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450...

Page 9: ...CFM 0 00 0 05 0 10 0 15 0 20 0 25 0 30 0 35 0 40 0 45 300 600 900 1200 1500 1800 2100 2400 2700 Valve DP wc Max Airflow CFM 0 00 0 05 0 10 0 15 0 20 0 25 0 30 0 35 0 40 0 45 400 800 1200 1600 2000 24...

Page 10: ...0 00 0 05 0 10 0 15 0 20 0 25 0 30 0 35 0 40 0 45 800 1600 2400 3200 4000 4800 5600 6400 Valve DP wc Max Airflow CFM 0 00 0 05 0 10 0 15 0 20 0 25 0 30 0 35 0 40 0 45 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 700...

Page 11: ...Lbs kg Lbs kg Lbs kg 06 5 88 149 22 559 10 254 13 5 9 9 4 1 2 0 0 9 08 7 88 200 24 610 13 330 16 7 3 12 5 4 2 6 1 2 10 9 88 250 24 610 15 381 20 9 1 14 6 4 3 2 1 5 12 11 88 300 27 686 17 432 26 11 8 1...

Page 12: ...that will provide a minimum clearance of 14 356mm unobstructed access to the control module actuator and valve access cover 3 Provide an opening in the duct section sized appropriately for the valve...

Page 13: ...t end of the valve into the duct far enough to allow the valve to be lifted into the duct opening 3 Slip the discharge end of the valve into the duct engaging valve into duct 1 at each end 4 Position...

Page 14: ...erly 2 Lift valve into position to provide unobstructed access to the control module actuator and access panel The 36 and 48 wide valves are provided with integral mounting struts to help support the...

Page 15: ...g Diagram Connections will vary based on application OR Analog Output Analog Inputs DDC Controller Digital Inputs DI DI Gnd MS TP BACnet 24 vAC 24 vDC Gnd Shield Factory Supplied Cable SW 1 SW 2 Accut...

Page 16: ...nsight Software from http www accutrolllc com Run setup and follow the on screen instructions 6 3 AccuValve Insight Software Product Registration After the software has been installed on your computer...

Page 17: ...a Power Source Switch which should always be in the Operational Position for the controller to function normally The Nonoperational Position is provided so the controller can be programmed or configu...

Page 18: ...00 W with optional wireless Bluetooth module Note Reference Appendix B for Bluetooth Connection Details 6 4 3 Connecting to a remote monitor such as the FHM3 Fume Hood Monitor AVC6000 W Windows 10 Dev...

Page 19: ...eference Appendix B for details on the Bluetooth connection 6 5 1 Configuring USB Driver In some instances the Windows 10 machine being used to run Insight may not be equipped with the appropriate USB...

Page 20: ...OM port when connected to an AccuValve Controller Note It may be necessary to restart your PC after installation of the CP2120x driver for the install to take effect 6 5 2 AccuValve Insight Dashboard...

Page 21: ...00 has two different Modes of Operation Setpoint Mode and Fume Hood Mode The Mode of Operation is factory configured therefore it s unlikely that it will need to be changed in the field however it can...

Page 22: ...Volume Limits on the Setpoint When the setpoint source is configured for Analog min and max limits can be applied to the setpoint without affecting the analog input scaling To set min max setpoint lim...

Page 23: ...et MS TP network The BACnet configuration parameters shown below can be set at the factory if provided by the customer at the time of placing the order NOTE Each AVC Control Module has a unique passwo...

Page 24: ...ng on many different types of fume hoods bio safety cabinets flow benches or any device that requires precise control of the exhaust airflow it is necessary to define the fume hood type as the first s...

Page 25: ...affected by the sash position 6 5 4 2 1 2 Horizontal Sash Only AI 3 Configuration Refer to the Horizontal Sash Sensor Installation Guide for proper installation of the Accutrol Horizontal Sash Sensor...

Page 26: ...l slot provides a means below the sash for air to enter the fume hood and flow over the work surface The lower bypass area is not affected by the sash position 6 5 4 2 1 4No Sash Sensor CAV Configurat...

Page 27: ...CD where the following information will be sequentially displayed AVC Rev x x x x FHM Rev x x x x DevObjID xxx MAC Addr xxx Serial xxxxxx and Hibernat 3 When Hibernat is displayed Press and Hold the P...

Page 28: ...lected in the previous section The following example is for a Combination Sash type fume hood 6 5 4 2 2 1 Vertical Sash Calibration Select 1 Select the number of vertical sashes 2 Select Vertical Sash...

Page 29: ...BV the DI hardwire connection is ignored and the associated BACnet BV point is used to set the digital state The following examples demonstrate the control set point configuration for some typical ap...

Page 30: ...FM LCD Display shows LabUnOcc message DI 2 state changes from CLOSED to OPEN Lab is set to return to Occupied Mode 5 seconds after the DI 2 state changes from CLOSED to OPEN Face Velocity Set Point ch...

Page 31: ...00 CFM LCD Display shows FH UnOcc message DI 1 changes from CLOSED to OPEN Presence is detected at the Fume Hood Immediately after the DI 1 state changes from CLOSED to OPEN Face Velocity Set Point ch...

Page 32: ...from CLOSED to OPEN DI 2 remains OPEN Lab is Occupied and Presence is detected at Fume Hood Immediately after the DI 1 state changes from CLOSED to OPEN Face Velocity Set Point changes from 80 to 100F...

Page 33: ...he DI 1 state changes from OPEN to CLOSED Airflow Volume Setpoint changes from 200 to 100 CFM LCD Display shows FH UnOcc message DI 1 changes from CLOSED to OPEN Presence is now detected at Fume Hood...

Page 34: ...loop is being overridden 6 5 4 2 4 2 Purge Configured for Max Volume Limit Control Setpoint DI Select For applications that require the Purge function to control and maintain the maximum volume limit...

Page 35: ...larm Indicates when the measured airflow volume deviates from set point by more than the programmed value set point 6 5 4 2 5 3 Sash Open Alarm programmable Alarm delays are available Indicates when t...

Page 36: ...oint Depending on the type of fume hood and the bypass area as the sash is lowered the indicated face velocity can exceed the face velocity high alarm set point When controlling to the min volume limi...

Page 37: ...re Not Used Alarm Configuration Enable Low High Face Velocity Alarm Other Alarms Disabled Except Volume Face Velocity and Sash Open alarms Note Time delays are used to eliminate false triggering and n...

Page 38: ...Configuration Enable all Alarms 6 5 4 2 5 10 Relay Default Settings in Fume Hood Mode The Alarm relay in fumehood mode is set to operate as follows RA is normally closed opens upon alarm RB is normal...

Page 39: ...sioning the fume hood the face velocity displayed by the FHM should be verified by performing a field measurement taken in accordance with ANSI ASHRAE Standard 110 6 5 4 2 6 1 Face Velocity Adjustment...

Page 40: ...measured airflow volume Output Full Scale Provides the full scale range of the AO and the corresponding AO Gauge which is 850 cfm for this example Output Signal Type Select from dropdown list For thi...

Page 41: ...m Output Source Selected SASH OPEN sets the AO to correspond with the sash open value only available for Fume Hood Mode Output Full Scale Provides the full scale range of the AO Signal and the corresp...

Page 42: ...ult in the AO 5v 6 5 5 Control Output Gauge The Control Output Gauge displays the Control Output and provides a means for overriding the control loop enabling direct command of the actuator 6 5 6 1 Co...

Page 43: ...The Alarm Indicator Diagram provides a visual indication of the alarm status real time monitoring and visual status of the alarm relay state and a Configuration Button to access the Alarm Configuratio...

Page 44: ...tors that is compatible with the AVC6000 When an alarm condition is present and the audible horn sounds pressing the Mute button will silence the horn until the Mute button is pressed again or the ala...

Page 45: ...ce the wear and tear on the actuator MEASURED The MEASURED value is the airflow measurement provided by the airflow sensors and is not a configurable parameter The airflow measurement value is the pro...

Page 46: ...lve when Setpoint ___CFM When the Setpoint is less than this value the controller will drive the valve to the fully closed position 6 5 9 Strip Chart The Strip Chart provides a real time x y strip cha...

Page 47: ...valve size specific When using this function verify the configuration file is the correct valve size for the application Clone loads either from a previously existing clone acv6c file or loads from a...

Page 48: ...Window After Update If this item is checked the active window will automatically close after the change has been saved If this item is not checked the active window will remain open until the user clo...

Page 49: ...Manual are Subject to Change Without Notification Page 49 6 5 10 3 3 Airflow Units provides a means to set the units for Airflow Volume and Face Velocity for BACnet the Monitor and the AccuValve Insig...

Page 50: ...ot normally required or advisable and is only provided as a tool for the Airflow Balancer to correlate the AVC airflow measurement to a field airflow measurement The graph below shows the effect the E...

Page 51: ...cide with the valve open parameter The steps required to calibrate the actuator feedback are provided below Step 1 Press the Adaption Button on the Actuator Select OK after Complete Step 2 Select Cali...

Page 52: ...senting the total sum of the AccuValve airflows The primary application for AccuNet is in laboratories that have multiple VAV fume hoods which require the total lab exhaust airflow to be instantly tra...

Page 53: ...rts several standard object types as described herein The following table defines the visible objects The PV column indicates whether the Present_Value is Read Only R Writable W or a Commanded C point...

Page 54: ...ow Volume Measurement Adjust W AV5 Airflow Volume Range Minimum Limit W Volume AV6 Airflow Volume Range Maximum Limit W Volume AO1 Valve Actuator Command Position C BI1 Alarm 0 normal 1 alarm R BI2 Lo...

Page 55: ...in volatile RAM memory and write it to nonvolatile Flash memory Nonvolatile Flash memory has a limited number of Lifetime Write Cycles Reference Section 7 1 1 for details Note 2 The AVC control modul...

Page 56: ...ization for writable Present_Values AO1 shall include the Priority_Array and Relinquish_Default properties and their corresponding behaviors with respect to controlling the value written to the object...

Page 57: ...station B AWS BACnet Operator Display B OD BACnet Building Controller B BC BACnet Advanced Application Controller B AAC BACnet Application Specific Controller B ASC BACnet Smart Sensor B SS BACnet Sma...

Page 58: ...nt_Value COV_Increment BI Binary Input No No Inactive_Text Active_Text Object_Name Inactive_Text Active_Text BV Binary Value No No Inactive_Text Active_Text Object_Name Present_Value MSI Multi State I...

Page 59: ...ess translation Yes No Network Security Options Non secure Device is capable of operating without BACnet Network Security Secure Device is capable of using BACnet Network Security NS SD BIBB Multiple...

Page 60: ...3 8 bolt enough to allow the access door to slide forward CAUTION If the bolt is removed from the captive nut the access cover can spring open possibly causing injury 8 1 2 Using two hands squeeze the...

Page 61: ...y 8 2 1 The access cover is secured to the valve using 4 2 blunt head Phillips head screws To inspect the sensors remove the access cover by removing the screws using a 2 Phillips head screwdriver Put...

Page 62: ...guration Software Alarm Status Indicator Mute Button Purge Button Purge Status Indicator USB Port Protected by Removable Rubber Plug LCD Display With Backlight FUMEHOOD MONITOR Model Code 025 25 Cable...

Page 63: ...en LCD Hibernat Activates Hibernate Mode LED Status Indicators Alarm Status LED Indicator Purge Status LED Indicator Status Green Off System operation is normal with no active alarms Purge is inactive...

Page 64: ...AVC6000 control module and can be accessed using the AccuValve Insight Configuration Software Model Code 25 Cable 025 50 Cable 050 75 Cable 075 100 Cable 100 FHM 3 CABLE LENGTH Touchscreen MODEL LCD D...

Page 65: ...conditions at any given time Alarm Purge Normal Hibernate Alarm When an alarm is present the touchscreen will turn red and a notification will appear stating the type of alarm present Pressing the ala...

Page 66: ...exit Purge mode momentarily press the same icon again The status bar on the top of the display will change to reflect that the Fume Hood has entered Purge mode System Information General information s...

Page 67: ...on the touchscreen display to access the System Info screen 3 Tap the Hibernate button and a warning screen will appear which you will need to acknowledge prior to activating hibernate mode 4 Tapping...

Page 68: ...and building construction Because the AccuValve is typically installed in locations that have sheet metal duct work metal trusses ceiling grids and concrete with metal mesh Accutrol recommends technic...

Page 69: ...be comprised of AccuValves serving only one lab space Each network shall include no less than two and no more than twenty AccuValves The network shall be wired using Windy City Wire PN 042002 or equiv...

Page 70: ...he wiring diagrams the termination resistors are installed and the analog output on the Totalizer is wired to the room controller The network diagram used for this example is shown in Figure 1 Step 2...

Page 71: ...ique network address to this AccuNet Module and AccuValve TAG name will be assigned as the TAG name of this AccuNet Module 3 1d Close the Insight Program Dashboard then disconnect the pc from the Accu...

Page 72: ...network address to this AccuNet Module and AccuValve TAG name will be assigned as the TAG name of this AccuNet Module 3 4d If this device is the Totalizer continue to Step 4b If this device is not the...

Page 73: ...not yet been configured the default device address of 127 will be shown The complete device list can only be viewed from the valve assigned as the totalizer valve All other devices will only show thei...

Page 74: ...UME HOOD 2 FUME HOOD 1 FHEV1 AVC6 AV6 AVC6 AVC6 Total Exhaust Air Flow AI AO AI Supply Ctrl Signal Supply Air Flow SAV1 GEV1 FHEV2 FHEV3 AO Gen Exhaust Ctrl Signal Lab Controller T T AV6 SAV TOTALIZER...

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