CHAPTER 5
MODE OF OPERATION
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GF-120
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Benchmark 1.5LN Low NOx Boiler
Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual
If the Network setting is selected for RS485 Modbus operation, a valid Comm Address must be
entered in the Setup Menu. Refer to Modbus Communication Manual GF-114 for additional
information.
5.5.1
Direct Drive Field Wiring
The only wiring connections necessary for Direct Drive mode are connection of the remote
signal leads from the source to the unit’s I/O Box. For either a 4-20mA/0-5V or a 0-20mA/0-5V
setting, the connections are made at the ANALOG IN terminals in the I/O Box. For a Network
setting, the connections are made at the RS-485 COMM terminals in the I/O Box. The signal
must be floating, (ungrounded) at the I/O Box and the wire used must be a two wire shielded
pair from 18 to 22 AWG. Polarity must be observed. The source end of the shield must be
connected at the source. When driving multiple units, each unit’s wiring must conform to the
above.
5.5.2
Direct Drive Startup
Since this mode of operation is factory preset and the valve position is being externally
controlled, no startup instructions are necessary
.
In this mode, the
REMOTE
LED will light when
the signal is present.
To operate the unit in manual mode, press the
AUTO/MAN
switch. The
REMOTE
LED will go
off and the
MANUAL
LED will light.
To change back to the Direct Drive mode, simply press the
AUTO/MAN
switch. The
REMOTE
LED will again light and the
MANUAL
LED will go off.
5.6 BOILER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (BMS)
NOTE
BMS Model 168 can utilize either pulse width modulation (PWM) or RS485
Modbus signaling to the Boiler. BMS II Model 5R5-384 can utilize only
RS485 signaling to the Boiler.
The BMS mode of operation is used in conjunction with an AERCO Boiler Management System.
(BMS or BMS II) and the AERCO Control System (ACS). The BMS mode is used when it is
desired to operate multiple units in the most efficient manner possible. For this mode of
operation, a BMS Header Sensor must be installed between 2 and 10 feet downstream of the
LAST boiler in the boiler plant's supply water header. The BMS can control up to 40 boilers; 8
via pulse width modulation (PWM) and up to 32 via Modbus (RS485) network communication.
For BMS/BMS II programming, operation, and Header Sensor installation details, see GF-108M
(BMS Model 168), GF-124 (BMS II Model 5R5-384), and GF-131 (ACS) Operations Guides. For
operation via an RS485 Modbus network, refer to Modbus Communication Manual GF-114.
To enable the BMS Mode, the following menu settings must be made in the Configuration
Menu:
MENU OPTION
SETTING
Boiler Mode
Direct Drive
Remote Signal
BMS (PWM Input)
or
Network (RS485)
Refer to paragraph 3.3 for instructions on changing menu options.