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QUICK START GUIDE

When activated, 

Auto Clean Cycle

 opens 

the exhaust valve or damper to its maximum 

position to purge the room of any airborne 

contaminants. The exhaust valve or damper 

will remain in the maximum position for a 

programmable period of time while the room 

is being cleaned. The clean cycle duration 

may be configured for a minimum of 10 

minutes up to 4 hours in increments of one 

minute. While the 

Auto Clean Cycle

 is in 

progress, a countdown timer indicates the 

time remaining for the process, and the Safety 

Halo

TM

 will flash slowly in cyan to indicate 

that the monitored space is being cleaned. 

When the 

Auto Clean Cycle

 is completed, a 

message will appear on the screen indicating 

that the room has been successfully cleaned. 

This message will remain on the screen 

until it has been acknowledged by a user, at 

which time it returns the unit to the previously 

selected isolation mode.

An active 

Auto Clean Cycle

 may be canceled 

by touching the countdown timer in the upper 

LCD window. A message will be displayed 

warning the user that aborting the cleaning 

process may result in insufficient cleaning 

of the monitored room. Touching the main 

display screen anywhere other than the upper 

LCD window will result in a warning beep 

with no menu access. If at least one security 

password has been stored in the system, 

touching the screen to abort the 

Auto Clean 

Cycle

 that is in progress will request a valid 

password before aborting the mode.

Configuring Room Pressure Monitor

Configuring the FMS-1655 isolation room 

controller settings can be accomplished in 

four (4) simple steps: 

1.  Configure analog output

2.  Configure door switch

3.  Configure alarm relay output

4.  Configure alarm limits

The FMS-1655 comes pre-configured with 

either an internal sensor or remote sensor, 

depending on the specific model ordered. The 

flush-mount models incorporate an internal 

differential pressure sensor, while the surface-

mount models include a separately installed 

remote differential pressure sensor. In either 

case, the next step would be to configure 

the analog output that controls the damper 

actuator in the monitored room, if control 

is required. If the application only requires 

monitoring, then this step may be omitted.

Setting Up Analog Output

For those applications requiring control of a 

damper actuator, the analog output must be 

configured accordingly. Select 

Unit Setup

 

Controller Setup

 > 

Analog Output

 and 

the user is prompted to select an operating 

mode (direct control or PID control) and an 

operating range. Most applications will take 

advantage of the PID (proportional-integral-

derivative) control mode, where the control 

output can be customized by varying the 

control loop constants. The operating range 

can either include an offset from zero or not, 

independent of whether the analog output is 

configured for current or voltage mode.

Once the operating mode and range are 

selected, the user is prompted to specify the 

upper and lower limits of the analog output as 

percentages. Most applications will use the 

default settings of zero and 100 percent. But 

for those applications where the top or bottom 

limits need to be tweaked, these settings may 

be adjusted accordingly to further limit the 

range of the actual analog output signal.

Finally, the user is prompted to enter the 

target setpoint for the current mode of 

isolation. This setpoint will be used by the 

FMS-1655 to dither the analog output in 

order to achieve the desired target differential 

pressure. The analog output can be 

configured for either direct acting or reverse 

acting mode. Each mode of isolation has its 

own setpoint and operating mode. Therefore, 

switching from positive isolation to negative 

isolation can automatically affect both the 

target setpoint as well as the acting mode for 

the analog output. 

To confirm that the analog output is properly 

configured for the specific installation at hand, 

use the 

Overrides

 option on the 

Diagnostics

 

menu to manually override analog output 

1 which is controlling the exhaust damper 

actuator. Moving the slider from zero to 

100 percent should cause the damper to 

move from closed to full open, or vice versa, 

depending upon the acting mode of the 

actuator.

Enabling Door Switch

To prevent the FMS-1655’s control output 

from ramping up or down unnecessarily when 

the door of the monitored space is opened, 

a door switch may be configured to suspend 

the operation of the PID control output. 

This effectively “freezes” the analog output 

controlling the exhaust or supply damper until 

the door closes. The option for configuring the 

door switch can be found on the 

Controller 

Setup

 menu under the 

Unit Setup

 menu. A 

delay time of up to 60 minutes (in one-second 

increments) may be associated with the door 

switch, which effectively delays the return 

to normal PID control output mode while 

the monitored space resumes its positive 

or negative differential pressure. If the door 

switch option is enabled, the main display will 

FMS-1655 Quick Start Guide

Summary of Contents for FMS-1655 Series

Page 1: ...rough the installation of the FMS 1655 Room Pressure Controller Please read these instructions thoroughly before beginning installation North American Emissions Compliance United States Canada Installation This Class A digital apparatus meets all the requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil numérique de la Classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Règlem...

Page 2: ...Notes ...

Page 3: ...y Under no circumstances should a single transformer be split between actuator and controller Doing so will damage the actuator the transformer the controller or all units A single 120 24V 30Va transformer is required for the controller and a separate 120 24V 20Va transformer is required for the actuator This equipment contains electrostatic sensitive components To prevent possible damage take pre...

Page 4: ...or offset Sensor Pressure Range Positive Isolation Setpoint Negative Isolation Setpoint Neutral Isolation Setpoint Pressure Deadband Analog Output Operating Mode Direct or PID Analog Output Range zero based or offset Analog Output Upper Limit 0 100 Analog Output Lower Limit 0 100 Analog Output Input Channel AI 1 thru AI 4 TI 1 or TI 2 Analog Output Action Direct or Reverse Analog Output Range zero...

Page 5: ...0 0 100 0 Alarm Limits Positive Isolation High Alarm Setpoint Positive Isolation High Warning Setpoint Positive Isolation Low Warning Setpoint Positive Isolation Low Alarm Setpoint Negative Isolation High Alarm Setpoint Negative Isolation High Warning Setpoint Negative Isolation Low Warning Setpoint Negative Isolation Low Alarm Setpoint Audible Alert Enabled Input Channels AI 1 thru AI 4 TI 1 TI 2...

Page 6: ... Remote Pressure Sensor with 4 20mA Out to Internal Sensor Model Illustration 19 Analog Input to 2 Remote Pressure Sensor 4 20mA Out Illustration 21 Analog Input to 3 Remote Pressure Sensor 4 20mA Out Illustration 22 Analog Input to 4 Remote Pressure Sensor 4 20mA Out Illustration 23 Analog Input to Temperature Sensor Illustration 24 Custom Sensor Illustration 25 Digital Input to Door Switch Illus...

Page 7: ...ngs 44 Configurations and Settings 45 BACnet OBJECTS Analog Input Objects 46 Analog Output Objects 46 Binary Input Objects 46 Binary Output Objects 46 Analog Value Objects 46 47 Multistate Output Objects 47 METASYS N2 OBJECTS Analog Input Objects 48 Analog Output Objects 48 Binary Input Objects 48 Binary Output Objects 48 Internal Float Value Objects 48 49 Multistate Output Objects 49 CLEANING THE...

Page 8: ...ed Pair RS 485 signaling Metasys N2 network Two Wire Twisted Pair RS 485 signaling Recommended Cable Type Belden 3107A Touchscreen User Interface LCD Size 3 2 diagonal LCD Type Transmissive Resolution 240 x 320 portrait Viewing Area 50 60 mm x 66 80 mm Color Depth 18 bit or 262K colors Backlight Color White Luminous Intensity Min 2500 cd m2 Recommended Cable Type applicable to surface mount models...

Page 9: ... not expressly approved by the part responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference and This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Please Note This ...

Page 10: ...immed or even disabled completely from the display setup menus The FMS 1655 is equipped with a 3 2 diagonal full color touchscreen display in portrait orientation 240 x 320 The password protected menu tree is very intuitive and simplifies the setup and configuration of the unit The menus incorporate touch based interfaces such as sliders radio buttons and dialog popups to facilitate the ease of us...

Page 11: ...horized or casual access to the FMS 1655 configuration settings Up to 10 passwords of up to eight digits may be programmed with each having one of four associated access levels Administrators and facility management personnel may have unrestricted access while general staff may be assigned restricted access passwords which limit the functionality of the user menus Room pressure selection of positi...

Page 12: ...obstructions and minimal air turbulence The installation should also avoid stagnant air or short circuiting of the supply air to the exhaust Typically the FMS 1655 should be installed at eye level It should be mounted in a location that provides convenient access such that the display may be viewed with minimal glare and the touchscreen is easily accessible to facilitate silencing the unit in the ...

Page 13: ...ng as needed to leave approximately two inches protruding Press the tubing onto the barbed fitting of the flow tube mounting plate see page 10 Push the mounting plate and tube toward the wall forcing the excess into the wall space Fasten the mounting plate to the wall using appropriate hardware 8 Mount the louvered stainless steel cover plate to the mounting plate with the screws supplied 9 Apply ...

Page 14: ...he FMS 1655 is calibrated with settings programmed in the factory according to the customer specifications The user can change the settings by using the instructions provided in the Quick Start section of this manual beginning on page 38 ...

Page 15: ...Due to continuous improvement TRIATEK reserves the right to change product specifications without notice 8 MOUNTING WIRING JCI reserves the right to change product specifications without notice Notes ...

Page 16: ... the remote sensor electronics Nominal hole dimensions are 3 65 H x 2 15 W 2 Drill a 7 16 hole through the opposite wall for the flow tube as shown 3 Bring the 3 conductor signal wire through the cut out 4 Install the included low voltage mounting bracket in the drywall opening and pull the 3 conductor signal cable through the mounting bracket 5 Push a length of flow tube through the back hole on ...

Page 17: ... Gasket Thin Silicone Caulking apply around tube and between stainless steel plate and wall to seal unit penetration Terminal For connection of transmitter to FMS 1655 Flow Tube When Flow Tube mounting plate is located directly opposite the sensor flow tubing must be cut as short as possible to prevent kinks To FMS 1655 Controller Wall Section cutaway view Orange wall bracket to be installed first...

Page 18: ...g apply around tube and between stainless steel plate and wall to seal unit penetration Terminal For connection of transmitter to FMS 1655 Flow Tube When Flow Tube mounting plate is located directly opposite the sensor flow tubing must be cut as short as possible to prevent kinks To FMS 1655 Controller Wall Section cutaway view Rotating clamps secure assembly to wall board Sensor installation requ...

Page 19: ...nsor wiring in the same conduit as the line voltage or other conductors that supply highly inductive loads such as generators motors solenoids contactors etc Use 22AWG or larger MOUNTING WIRING Remote Sensor Configuration Controller Configuration Dipswitch Settings S1 1 ON S1 5 OFF AI 1 set at 4 20mA Input Recommended 4 conductor connection Belden 1325A Step Down Isolation Transformer provided wit...

Page 20: ...SENSOR Analog Output to Electric Damper Actuator Controller Configuration Dipswitch Settings S1 2 ON S1 6 OFF AI 2 set as 4 20mA Input S4 1 ON AO 1 set as Voltage Output Step Down Isolation Transformer provided with FMS Controller ...

Page 21: ...hout notice 14 MOUNTING WIRING INTERNAL SENSOR Analog Output to Pneumatic Damper Actuator Controller Configuration Dipswitch Settings S1 2 ON S1 6 OFF AI 2 set as 4 20mA Input S4 1 ON AO 1 set as Voltage Output Step Down Isolation Transformer provided with FMS Controller Optional remote sensor ...

Page 22: ...alog Output to Variable Speed Drive Controller Configuration Dipswitch Settings S1 2 ON S1 6 OFF AI 2 set as 4 20mA Input S4 1 ON AO 1 set as Voltage Output Step Down Isolation Transformer provided with FMS Controller Optional remote sensor ...

Page 23: ...t notice 16 MOUNTING WIRING INTERNAL SENSOR Analog Output to Modulated Air Controller Controller Configuration Dipswitch Settings S1 2 ON S1 6 OFF AI 2 set as 4 20mA Input S1 4 ON S1 8 OFF AI 4 set as 4 20mA Input Step Down Isolation Transformer provided with FMS Controller Optional remote sensor ...

Page 24: ...SENSOR Analog Output to Pneumatic Damper Actuator Controller Configuration Dipswitch Settings S1 1 ON S1 5 OFF AI 1 set as 20mA Input S4 1 ON AO 1 set as Voltage Output Step Down Isolation Transformer provided with FMS Controller ...

Page 25: ...ecifications without notice 18 MOUNTING WIRING REMOTE SENSOR Analog Output to Variable Speed Drive Controller Configuration Dipswitch Settings S1 1 ON S1 5 OFF AI 1 set as 20mA Input S4 1 ON AO 1 set as Voltage Output Step Down Isolation Transformer provided with FMS Controller ...

Page 26: ...9 Controller Configuration Dipswitch Settings S1 2 ON S1 6 OFF AI 2 set as 4 20mA Input Adding Remote Pressure Sensor with 4 20mA Out to Internal Sensor Model Step Down Isolation Transformer provided with FMS Controller ...

Page 27: ...Due to continuous improvement TRIATEK reserves the right to change product specifications without notice MOUNTING WIRING 20 Notes ...

Page 28: ... Configuration Dipswitch Settings S1 1 ON S1 5 OFF AI 1 set as 4 20mA Input S1 2 ON S1 6 OFF AI 2 set as 4 20mA Input Analog Input to 2 Remote Pressure Sensors 4 20mA Out Step Down Isolation Transformer provided with FMS Controller ...

Page 29: ...e MOUNTING WIRING Analog Input to 3 Remote Pressure Sensors 4 20mA Out 22 Controller Configuration Dipswitch Settings S1 1 ON S1 5 OFF AI 1 set as 4 20mA Input S1 2 ON S1 6 OFF AI 2 set as 4 20mA Input S1 3 ON S1 7 OFF AI 3 set as 4 20 mA Input Step Down Isolation Transformer provided with FMS Controller ...

Page 30: ...Controller Configuration Dipswitch Settings S1 1 ON S1 5 OFF AI 1 set as 4 20mA Input S1 2 ON S1 6 OFF AI 2 set as 4 20mA Input S1 3 ON S1 7 OFF AI 3 set as 4 20 mA Input S1 4 ON S1 8 OFF AI 4 set as 4 20 mA Input Step Down Isolation Transformer provided with FMS Controller ...

Page 31: ...fications without notice MOUNTING WIRING 24 Analog Input to Temperature Sensor The above example associates the Thermistor with contacts T1 and AGND for illustrative purposes only In fact either of the two T s can be used Step Down Isolation Transformer provided with FMS Controller ...

Page 32: ...MOUNTING WIRING Analog Input to Custom Remote Sensor 25 Controller Configuration Dipswitch Settings S1 2 OFF S1 6 ON AI 2 set as 0 10V Input Step Down Isolation Transformer provided with FMS Controller ...

Page 33: ...larm buzzer inhibit when the room door has been opened An optional door switch may be purchased from JCI for this specific purpose After the switch has been installed at the door and connected to the FMS unit its operation may be programmed as described on page 39 Controller Configuration Slideswitch Settings S5 Left Active Low Digital Input Digital Input to Door Switch Step Down Isolation Transfo...

Page 34: ...SUBHEAD 27 MOUNTING WIRING Notes ...

Page 35: ...ft Active Low Digital Input Digital Input to Occupancy Sensor The above example associates the Occupancy Sensor with contacts DI4 and DGND for illustrative purposes only In fact any of the four DI s can be used Step Down Isolation Transformer provided with FMS Controller ...

Page 36: ...o Alarm The above example associates Monitor Output 1 with contacts RL3 and RL3_C for illustrative purposes only In fact any of the four RL s and the corresponding RL _C can be used Step Down Isolation Transformer provided with FMS Controller ...

Page 37: ...ning The above example associates Monitor Output 2 with contacts RL3 and RL3_C for illustrative purposes only In fact any of the four RL s and the corresponding RL _C can be used Step Down Isolation Transformer provided with FMS Controller ...

Page 38: ...ut 1 The above example associates Heating State 1 with contacts RL1 and RL1_C for illustrative purposes only In fact any of the four RL s and the corresponding RL _C can be used Step Down Isolation Transformer provided with FMS Controller ...

Page 39: ... The above example associates Heating State 2 with contacts RL2 and RL2_C for illustrative purposes only In fact any of the four RL s and the corresponding RL _C can be used Step Down Isolation Transformer provided with FMS Controller ...

Page 40: ...SUBHEAD 33 MOUNTING WIRING Power Step Down Isolation Transformer provided with FMS Controller ...

Page 41: ...in this compartment Note This product should be installed with the manufacturer provided isolated power supply and connected to an electrical circuit protected by a minimum 20A circuit breaker This circuit breaker should be mounted in an approved electrical enclosure located separately but in close proximity to this product 240 VAC 50 60 Hz Blue 1 Amp Slow Blow Fuse Transformer 50 60 Hz ...

Page 42: ...SUBHEAD 35 MOUNTING WIRING Notes ...

Page 43: ...col selected NOTE For optimum network communications the reference signal REF must be connected to the BMS NETWK REF terminals at the backplane To minimize offline conditions on Metasys trunks resulting from delayed responses from the BACnet controller the NETWORK TOLERANCE parameter in Metasys should be set to HIGH ...

Page 44: ...guration Dipswitch Settings S3 7 ON S3 8 OFF Metasys N2 Open protocol selected COMMUNICATIONS Metasys N2 Open NOTE For optimum network communications the reference signal REF must be connected to the NETWK REF terminals at the backplane ...

Page 45: ...graphical background with a checkmark at the center indicates that the current differential pressure is within allowable limits of the desired setpoint A yellow graphical background with an exclamation point at the center indicates one of two conditions 1 door to the monitored space is open if door switch is enabled or 2 the current differential pressure has drifted outside the allowable limits of...

Page 46: ...p Controller Setup Analog Output and the user is prompted to select an operating mode direct control or PID control and an operating range Most applications will take advantage of the PID proportional integral derivative control mode where the control output can be customized by varying the control loop constants The operating range can either include an offset from zero or not independent of whet...

Page 47: ...ow either Positive and Neutral or Negative and Neutral modes Changing the mode of isolation automatically selects the pre programmed setpoints and alarm limits associated with each mode Invoking Auto Clean Cycle When an isolation room has been vacated it must be cleaned of all airborne contaminants before the next patient may occupy the room The FMS 1655 includes a convenient feature called Auto C...

Page 48: ...e in the overridden state the analog output is disconnected from its PID control loop if enabled Cancelling the override effectively resumes the normal PID control loop operation again if enabled A unique feature of the FMS 1655 is the Real Time View option which allows the user to see in real time the actual inputs and outputs along with their voltage levels or states One of the most useful tools...

Page 49: ...Due to continuous improvement TRIATEK reserves the right to change product specifications without notice 42 QUICK START GUIDE Notes ...

Page 50: ...ration 3 Reserved 4 Reserved Options Dipswitch S2 mode configuration 1 1 Product Type OFF FMS HMS ON CMS 1655 2 Remote Display OFF Disabled ON Enabled 3 Mode Select OFF FMS 1655 CMS 1655 ON HMS 1655 4 Operational Mode OFF Demo Mode ON Run Mode Pushbutton Switch SW1 Reset Button Pushbutton Switch SW2 Reserved SUBHEAD 43 MODULE SETTINGS Configuring Display Module Settings ...

Page 51: ...witch position 1 to OFF and dipswitch position 5 to OFF To configure FMS 1655 for a remote sensor set dipswitch position 1 to ON and dipswitch position 5 to OFF For other inputs see Table 1 Analog Output Configuration Dipswitch S3 1 AO 1 Mode Selection OFF current output ON voltage output 2 AO 2 Mode Selection OFF current output ON voltage output 3 AO 3 Mode Selection OFF current output ON voltage...

Page 52: ...ettings 45 MODULE SETTINGS Table 2 Protocol Selection Settings S3 Protocol Selection S3 7 S3 8 Reserved OFF OFF Metasys N2 ON OFF BACnet MS TP default ON ON Controller Configuration Dipswitch S4 1 AO 1 Voltage Range Selection OFF 0 10Vdc ON 0 5Vdc 2 AO 2 Voltage Range Selection OFF 0 10Vdc ON 0 5Vdc 3 AO 3 Voltage Range Selection OFF 0 10Vdc ON 0 5 Vdc 4 AO 4 Voltage Range Selection OFF 0 10Vdc ON...

Page 53: ...AV 2 AI 2 Setpoint Read Write AV 3 AI 3 Setpoint Read Write AV 4 AI 4 Setpoint Read Write Analog Values continued AV 5 TI 1 Setpoint Read Write AV 6 TI 2 Setpoint Read Write AV 7 Air Change Rate based on Flow Input at AI 1 Read Write AV 8 Air Change Rate based on Flow Input at AI 2 Read Write AV 9 Air Change Rate based on Flow Input at AI 3 Read Write AV 10 Air Change Rate based on Flow Input at A...

Page 54: ...Duct Air Flow based on AI 3 flow input Supply Flow Read Only AV 51 Duct Air Flow based on AI 4 flow input Exhaust Flow Read Only AV 52 Volumetric Offset Supply Flow Exhaust Flow Read Only AV 53 Volumetric Offset Setpoint Read Write AV 54 AO 1 Override Level Read Write AV 55 AO 2 Override Level Read Write AV 56 AO 3 Override Level Read Write AV 57 AO 4 Override Level Read Write AV 58 AI 1 Deadband ...

Page 55: ...ry Room Alarm Relay High Setpoint Read Write ADF 3 Primary Room Alarm Relay Low Setpoint Read Write ADF 4 Secondary Room Alarm Relay High Setpoint Read Write Internal Float Values continued ADF 5 Secondary Room Alarm Relay Low Setpoint Read Write ADF 8 Primary Room Low Alarm Setpoint Read Write ADF 9 Primary Room Low Warning Setpoint Read Write ADF 10 Primary Room High Warning Setpoint Read Write ...

Page 56: ...sed on Flow Input at AI 4 default Exhaust Read Only ADF 52 Volumetric Offset Supply Flow Exhaust Flow Read Only ADF 53 Volumetric Offset Setpoint Read Write ADF 54 AO 1 Override Level Read Write ADF 55 AO 2 Override Level Read Write ADF 56 AO 3 Override Level Read Write ADF 57 AO 4 Override Level Read Write ADF 58 AI 1 Deadband Setting Read Write ADF 59 AI 2 Deadband Setting Read Write ADF 60 AI 3...

Page 57: ... 50 Notes ...

Page 58: ...f the monitored room Touching the current displayed pressure reading brings up the secondary pressure reading if the unit is in dual sensor mode Touching anywhere else on the screen enters the Main Setup Menu if no password is stored Otherwise a password must be entered before the Main Setup Menu can be accessed Touching the differential pressure units brings up engineering units selection popup t...

Page 59: ...Comprehensive Wiring Diagram 52 Recommended 4 conductor connection Belden 3107A Step Down Isolation Transformer provided with FMS Controller ...

Page 60: ...Integrated Flush Mount Wiring Box Dimensions 53 ...

Page 61: ...Flush Mount Bracket Dimensions 54 ...

Page 62: ...Thin Mount Wiring Box Dimensions 55 ...

Page 63: ...Due to continuous improvement TRIATEK reserves the right to change product specifications without notice Notes 56 ...

Page 64: ...FLOW DIAGRAMS 57 Unit Setup Menu Tree JCI reserves the right to change product specifications without notice ...

Page 65: ...Due to continuous improvement TRIATEK reserves the right to change product specifications without notice FLOW DIAGRAMS System Setup Menu Tree 58 ...

Page 66: ...continuous improvement TRIATEK reserves the right to change product specifications without notice System Setup Menu Tree JCI reserves the right to change product specifications without notice 59 FLOW DIAGRAMS ...

Page 67: ... 60 System Setup Menu Tree FLOW DIAGRAMS ...

Page 68: ...FLOW DIAGRAMS Due to continuous improvement JCI reserves the right to change product specifications without notice 61 Display Setup Menu Tree ...

Page 69: ...Due to continuous improvement TRIATEK reserves the right to change product specifications without notice FLOW DIAGRAMS 62 Diagnostics Menu Tree ...

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