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VMA1832 Technical Specifications

Table 10: VMA1832 Controllers

Product Code Numbers

MS-VMA1826-x, MS-VMA1826-xG:

32-bit, Integrated VAV Controller and Actuator, 3 UI, 3 BO, and 2 CO; 24 VAC; FC Bus, and SA

Bus; Includes cable adapters for use when replacing VMA14xx Series controllers. Recommended

replacement for VMA1440 controller (No DPT).

MS-VMA1832-x, MS-VMA1832-xG:

32-bit, Integrated VAV Controller/Actuator/DPT, 3 UI and 2 BO; 24 VAC; FC Bus, and SA Bus, includes

cable adapters for use when replacing VMA14xx Series controllers. Recommended replacement for

VMA1410, VMA1415, or VMA1420 controller.

Supply Voltage

24 VAC (nominal, 20 VAC minimum/30 VAC maximum), 50/60 Hz, Power Supply Class 2 (North

America), Safety Extra-Low Voltage (SELV) (Europe)

Power Consumption

10 VA typical, 14 VA maximum

Note: 

The VA ratings do not include any power supplied to the peripheral devices connected

to Binary Outputs (BOs) or Configurable Outputs (COs), which can consume up to 12 VA for

each BO or CO for a possible total consumption of an additional 60 VA (maximum).

Ambient Conditions

Operating:

 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)

Storage:

 -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)

Terminations

Inputs/Outputs, SA bus, and Supply Power: 6.3 mm (1/4 in.) Spade Lugs
N2/FC Bus Pluggable Screw Terminal Block
TSTAT Modular Port: RJ-45 8-Pin Modular Jack

Controller Addressing

N2 Open Protocol:

 Valid field controller device addresses 1–254

BACnet MS/TP:

 Valid field controller device addresses 4–127

(Device addresses 0–3 and 128–255 are reserved and not valid field controller addresses.)

Communications Bus

N2 Open Protocol:

N2/FC Bus: 1.5 mm (18 AWG) standard 3-wire, twisted, shielded cable recommended between the

supervisory controller and field controllers

BACnet MS/TP Protocol:

SA Bus: 0.6 mm (22 AWG) stranded, 4-wire (2-twisted pairs) shielded cable recommended from the

VMA controller for network sensors and other sensor/actuator devices; includes a terminal to source

15 VDC supply power from VMA to SA Bus devices

Note: 

For more information, refer to the 

N2 Communications Bus Technical Bulletin (LIT-636018)

.

Input and Output Capabilities

3 - Universal Inputs: Defined as 0–10 VDC, 4–20 mA, 0–600k ohm, or Binary Dry Contact
3 - Binary Outputs: Defined as 24 VAC Triac (internal power source)
2 - Configurable Outputs: Defined as 0–10 VDC or 24 VAC Triac BO

Analog Input/Analog Output

Accuracy

Analog Input:

15-bit resolution on UIs

Analog Output:

 0–10 VDC ± 200 mV

Air Pressure Differential Sensor

Range: -1.5 in. to 1.5 in. W.C.

Performance Characteristics:

Accuracy: ±0.75% Full Span Maximum (±0.0225 in. W.C.)

Note: 

Combined error due to calibration, accuracy, non-linearity, and temperature variation.

Typical accuracy at zero (null) pressure is ±0.003 in. W.C.

Actuator Rating

4 N·m (35 lb·in) minimum shaft length = 44 mm (1-3/4 in.)

Mounting

Mounts to damper shaft using single set screw and to duct with single mounting screw

Dimensions

(Height x Width x Depth)

165 mm x 125 mm x 73 mm (6.5 x 4.92 x 2.9 in.)

Center of Output Hub to Center of Captive Spacer: 

135 mm (5-5/16 in.)

Weight

0.65 kg (1.45 lb)

VMA1826/1832 VAV Controller Installation Guide

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Summary of Contents for VMA18 Series

Page 1: ...cting an IOM to the VMA via the SA Bus connection is not supported For information about sensor compatibility and replacement see Sensor replacement and reuse scenarios North American emissions compli...

Page 2: ...river for securing wires in the terminal blocks 8 mm 5 16 in wrench or 10 mm 3 8 in 12 point socket to tighten the square coupler bolt Several shims or washers to mount the VMA Power screwdriver 100 m...

Page 3: ...t condensation to fall away from the VMA Additional measures may be required in some installations Ensure the mounting surface can support the VMA and any user supplied enclosure Mount the VMA on a ha...

Page 4: ...r the threads may strip If mounting to the VAV box make sure the screws do not interfere with damper blade movement 3 Locate the damper position using the typical marking on the end of the damper shaf...

Page 5: ...e the damper to the full open position before starting the air handler Failure to rotate the damper to the full open position may result in damage to the VAV box or ductwork when the air handler is st...

Page 6: ...n Figure 4 See Table 5 and Table 6 for more information Figure 4 N2 FC bus terminal block wiring Note The Shield terminal SHLD on the N2 FC Bus terminal block is isolated and can be used to connect th...

Page 7: ...ss the network devices Powering network devices with uniform 24 VAC supply power phasing reduces noise interference and ground loop problems The VMA does not require an earth ground connection However...

Page 8: ...to the wire size and the load current in mA when wiring inputs and outputs N2 FC and SA bus and supply power wiring guidelines Table 6 provides information about terminal block functions ratings and r...

Page 9: ...ut Termination diagrams Voltage Input Internal Source UI Voltage Input Self Powered UI Temperature Sensor UI Dry Contact UI 0 10 VDC Output to Actuator Internal Source CO 0 10 VDC Output to Actuator E...

Page 10: ...plies to CO4 and CO5 Analog Output Voltage CO 24 VAC Binary Output Switch Low Internally Sourced BO Note Applies to BO1 BO2 and BO3 Incremental Control to Actuator Switch Low Internally Sourced BO Not...

Page 11: ...ontroller The VMA142x controller has five binary outputs BOs and internally supplies 24 VAC The VMA18 controller has three binary outputs BOs and supplies 24 VAC to these BOs The VMA18 controller has...

Page 12: ...A18 controllers See Table 3 for a description of the most popular sensor models used with the VMA1410 VMA1415 VMA1420 and the VMA controllers the sensor replacement and reuse scenarios for that sensor...

Page 13: ...ally equivalent NS Series Network Sensor follow the instructions in the Replacing a TE 6xxx series sensor section To reuse a TE 6xxx Series Sensor connected to a VMA controller follow the instructions...

Page 14: ...apter assembly in the existing wall opening behind the sensor Refer to the installation instructions for the applicable NS Series Sensor model 5 Plug the BTCVT into the 6 pin socket on the NS Series N...

Page 15: ...0 Series Wireless Transmitter and TE 7720 0 Wireless Receiver connected to a VMA Controller To replace a TE 7710 0 Series Wireless Transmitter and TE 7720 0 Wireless Receiver connected to a VMA contro...

Page 16: ...a TE 700 Series sensor See the instructions in this section to reuse a TE 700 Series Sensor when connected to a VMA18 controller 1 Disconnect the 8 pin male jack plugged into the VMA controller 2 Plu...

Page 17: ...ensor Negative Temperature Coefficient NTC Sensor 10K Type L 10K JCI Type II is equivalent to Type L or 2 252K Type II See Guideline A in Table 5 INn Binary Input Dry Contact Maintained Mode 1 second...

Page 18: ...or recommended wire sizes Guideline Wire size Gauge and type Maximum cable length and type Assumptions 1 0 mm 18 AWG stranded copper 457 m 1 500 ft twisted wire 0 8 mm 20 AWG stranded copper 297 m 975...

Page 19: ...Supply Common The 0 models isolate this terminal from all other commons The 1 models only isolate this terminal from the FC bus common 0 8 mm to 1 0 mm 20 to 18 AWG 2 wire 1 To determine wire size and...

Page 20: ...e sum of the switch numbers set to ON equals the intended device address Set the highest number switch that is less than or equal to the intended device address to ON Then continue setting lower numbe...

Page 21: ...procedures Refer to the Controller Tool Help LIT 12011147 CCT connects to the VMA through a laptop computer using any one of the following connection options the MAP Gateway BTCVT the Wireless ZigBee...

Page 22: ...OUT3 terminals of binary outputs are not connected to 24 VAC COM verify that OCOM1 OCOM3 are not connected to 24 VAC HOT these terminals are internally sourced 3 Verify the short circuit has been reso...

Page 23: ...24 VAC Secondary 92 VA Foot Mount 30 in Primary Leads and 30 in Secondary Leads Class 2 Y65A13 0 Transformer 120 VAC Primary to 24 VAC Secondary 40 VA Foot Mount Y65AS 8 in Primary Leads and 30 in Se...

Page 24: ...es 4 127 Device addresses 0 3 and 128 255 are reserved and not valid field controller addresses Communications Bus N2 Open Protocol N2 FC Bus 1 5 mm 18 AWG standard 3 wire twisted shielded cable recom...

Page 25: ...oduct is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the EMC Directive 2004 108 EC Compliance Australia and New Zealand RCM Mark Australia NZ Emissions Compliant Pro...

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