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Configuration and Operation

 

 

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Controller 30 Operation Manual 90-30016-00 Rev A-01 Date: 031920 

Schedules Screen 

Tapping the Schedules button will bring you to the schedules screen. This screen allows you to 
set a schedule for fans or groups to run and stop automatically. 

  1    

Schedules

 - Allows you to select an existing schedule or create a new schedule when 

“Add 

New Task

 is selected. 

 

  2    

Name

 - Names the schedule (required). 

 

  3    

Active/Inactive

 - Enables or disables the schedule. 

4

 

 

  4    

Sun-Sat

 - Selects which days to run the schedule. Red X

’s indicate days where the schedule 

is not in effect . 

4

 

 

  5    

Start

 - Specifies time of day when the fans will run. 

 

  6    

End

 - Specifies time of day when the fans will stop running. 

 

  7    

AirEffect (Optional)

 - Runs fans according to AirEffect during the schedule. 

 

  8    

Drop Menu

 - Allows you to select a fan or group. If AirEffect is selected, zones are 

displayed instead. 

 

  9    

Speed

 - Specifies the speed the fans will run. If AirEffect is selected, this field is ignored. 

 

 10   

Direction

 - Specifies the direction the fans will run. If AirEffect is selected, this field is 

ignored. 

 

 11   

Accept

 - Save Changes. 

 

 12   

Cancel

 - Cancel Changes. 

 

Edit Schedule

 - Allows you to edit a selected existing schedule (visible when a schedule is 

selected). 

 

Delete Schedule

 - Allows you to delete a selected existing schedule (visible when a schedule 

is selected). 

Summary of Contents for Controller 30

Page 1: ...Operation Manual Controller 30 ...

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Page 3: ...s Fan Placement and Spacing Fan Network Ordering 5 Controller Dimensions 6 Controller Components 7 Network Wiring Requirements 8 Network Wiring Configurations 9 Network Excess Cable 10 Controller Wiring Instructions 11 AVD 370 RJ45 Wiring Instructions 12 T Splice Connection Method for ADV 370 Fans 14 Fan Wiring Instructions 16 Mixed Network Wiring Instructions 17 AirEffect Sensor 18 Controller Set...

Page 4: ...se of not complying with the recommendations outlined in the manual Electrical Guidelines WARNING Electrical Damage Improper electrical installation can cause damage to the fan and interfere with other electronic equipment In addition to standard electrical safety considerations please observe the following MacroAir Cables The wiring from the control panel to the fan MUST be MacroAir supplied shie...

Page 5: ...Electrical Code requirements with respect to grounding of all equipment WARNING Do Not Touch Many of the parts of this unit operate at line voltage DO NOT TOUCH WARNING Covers Install all covers before applying power or starting and stopping the unit Installation and Service WARNING Damage Do not operate or install any fans or fan accessories that appear to be damaged WARNING Death and Injury Fail...

Page 6: ... the fans Mounting Guidelines WARNING Weight Considerations We recommend that a building structure be capable of holding approximately twice the stated hanging weight of the fan If there is some doubt of this a professional contractor or architect should perform a thorough evaluation of the building prior to purchasing the fans MacroAir provides guidelines for mounting fans however it is the sole ...

Page 7: ...s best at 20 to 30 feet above the floor but acceptable performance has been demonstrated as low as 10 feet and as high as 50 feet WARNING Mezzanine Placement If the building has a mezzanine fans should be mounted so a person cannot reach a fan in any way from the upper level deck Make certain that fans are positioned so that blade tips are at least three 3 feet away from any area where a person ma...

Page 8: ...6 Introduction 2020 MacroAir Technologies Toll Free 866 668 3247 Fax 909 890 2313 www macroairfans com Controller 30 Operation Manual 90 30016 00 Rev A 01 Date 031920 Controller Dimensions ...

Page 9: ...anual 90 30016 00 Rev A 01 Date 031920 Controller Components Note The glands for the fire alarm and CAT5e to local network are plugged from the factory in order to maintain the screen s IP 66 rating when not used If you are utilizing the fire alarm option and or remote operation remove the plugs from any gland you will be using ...

Page 10: ... voltage AC cables Do not exceed 4000ft 1219m of CAT5e between the screen and the last fan in the network A repeater is required for every five 5 AVD 370 fans Repeaters need to be evenly placed throughout the network which will not necessarily be at every 5th fan Refer to the below wiring diagrams for further information Daisy Chain Network MacroAir fans must be connected in one single line referr...

Page 11: ...l Free 866 668 3247 Fax 909 890 2313 www macroairfans com Controller 30 Operation Manual 90 30016 00 Rev A 01 Date 031920 Network Wiring Configurations Improper Wiring Configuration End of Line x3 End of Line x8 Proper Wiring Configuration ONE End of Line ...

Page 12: ...noise being emitted throughout a typical industrial commercial environment extra cable should not be coiled up as the coil itself will create noise interference in the communication signal There should be no more than 2ft 0 6m of excess cable at each connection point If more than 2ft 0 6m of cable is needed for future relocation of the fan run the cable up toward the ceiling and back down in a hor...

Page 13: ...of the network controller and wire the blue and blue white wires to the touchscreen per the diagram below Do not remove any factory wiring 4 5 If a fire alarm is being used a normally closed relay can be tied into the orange and orange white wire coming from the fans If a fire alarm is not being used the orange pair needs to be twisted together 6 If you are utilizing the optional remote operation ...

Page 14: ...fans com Controller 30 Operation Manual 90 30016 00 Rev A 01 Date 031920 AVD 370 RJ45 Wiring Instructions AVD 370 fans with RJ45 ports on the board are wired in T splices Each T splice will consist of 3 CAT5e cables A properly wired T splice network is shown below Typical T Splice of CAT5e Network Cable ...

Page 15: ...oairfans com Controller 30 Operation Manual 90 30016 00 Rev A 01 Date 031920 AVD 370 RJ45 Wiring Instructions cont A repeater is required for every 5 fans which will be spliced evenly in the CAT5e network between fans Repeaters are not required on networks with 4 fans or less Repeater Wiring Diagram ...

Page 16: ... than 2ft 0 6m on each CAT5e to strip the wires and splice them together Run the slack up towards the ceiling and back down in a horseshoe shape DO NOT roll the excess slack into a circle or coil because this creates a place for the network to pick up noise on the lines 2 Strip jacketing off the three CAT5e cables and separate each color wire leaving approximately 2in 5cm of each wire exposed incl...

Page 17: ...he bean tight on the wires 6 Double check that the 3 drain wire bare wires are also crimped together as this is what continues the shielding throughout the network The shielding and drain wire MUST be connected to Earth Ground at only one point of the cable run 7 Repeat steps 3 5 for all the wires EXCEPT the Brown White wire The Brown White wire is only needed for wiring in a repeater 8 Once all t...

Page 18: ...red in a daisy chain with one CAT5e from the touchscreen previous fan into an RJ45 port on the control panel and one CAT5e going to the next fan from the second RJ45 port on the panel The internal panel wiring does not need to be modified for communications A properly wired daisy chain network will have the CAT5e network ran per the below illustration Control Panel Schematic Refer to documentation...

Page 19: ...ections will wire each fan according to the preceding wiring instructions in the manual Below is an example of wiring for a mixed network When networking AVD 370 fans you will need a repeater for every 5 fans For example if you have twelve fans but 7 are Y or X Series fans and 5 are AVD 370 fans you will only need one repeater Note When installing new fans in an existing mixed network contact Tech...

Page 20: ...Fax 909 890 2313 www macroairfans com Controller 30 Operation Manual 90 30016 00 Rev A 01 Date 031920 AirEffect Sensor ATTENTION AirEffect Option If you ordered the optional AirEffect feature refer to the Operation Manual MacroAir 90 30017 00 accompanying the AirEffect Sensor ...

Page 21: ... for fault code descriptions and contact technical support if you require further assistance 4 Use the Fan Configure Screen pg 22 to input all available data for the fan Blade sizes must be set manually on all AVD3 550 780 and X Series fans 5 Grouping allows you to create a button for multiple fans to run after being given one direction and speed command rather than turning them all on individuall...

Page 22: ...fans that are on the network as well as any groups you have created 1 Gear Takes you to the settings screen 2 Fan Status Box Displays the status of the fan Pressing this button takes you to that fan s control screen 3 Fan Select Allows you to select any fan even ones not currently displayed on the page 4 Up Down Arrow Takes you to the next set of fans If the installation has been verified but no f...

Page 23: ...etwork If AirEffect is enabled on C30 toggles AirEffect on or off for the selected fan or group allowing manual control 2 Fan Group Name Displays the name of the fan or group 3 Decrease Increase Speed Increase or decrease the speed between 0 100 by 5 using and buttons 4 Reverse Button Runs the fan clockwise to pull air up This setting is useful to achieve destratification without creating a discer...

Page 24: ...o input a location for example Loading Dock which can help identify the fan 3 Notes Any additional notes on the fan you would like to include 4 Type Displays the fan model 5 Node Address Displays the network address of the fan 6 Operating Hours Voltage Displays the operating hours for AVD fans Displays incoming voltage rating of the VFD for AirVolution Legacy fans 7 Size Allows you to set the fan ...

Page 25: ...to set the date pg 24 5 Mkey Displays the code to grant access to Comm settings for MacroAir Tech Support 6 Language Allows selection of alternate languages English Spanish French Malay 7 Re scan Network on Exit When selected rescans the network to detect any changes Used after adding removing fans or changing addresses 8 AirEffect Optional Provides access to AirEffect options This will only be av...

Page 26: ...hen selected rescans the network to detect any changes Used after adding removing fans or changing addresses 6 Ethernet This page displays the Ethernet information for the screen This information is used to remotely control the screen with a program such as VNC viewer More information is available in the Remote Operation section of the manual pg 28 7 Date Time This screen allows you to set the dat...

Page 27: ...previous screen 2 Fan Groups Displays fan groups you have created Click Add New Group to add a new group 3 Edit Group Allows you to change the group name or group members of the selected group Having a group name is required to save changes 4 Delete group Deletes the selected group 5 Group Members Displays all fans with checkboxes to indicate which fans are part of the group Check boxes to add fan...

Page 28: ...chedule Red X s indicate days where the schedule is not in effect 4 5 Start Specifies time of day when the fans will run 6 End Specifies time of day when the fans will stop running 7 AirEffect Optional Runs fans according to AirEffect during the schedule 8 Drop Menu Allows you to select a fan or group If AirEffect is selected zones are displayed instead 9 Speed Specifies the speed the fans will ru...

Page 29: ... speed needs to be limited 1 Fan Names Displays the names of all network fans 2 Fine Tune Value Displays the percentage of maximum speed by which a fan is limited e g a value of 10 will limit the fan to 90 of maximum speed 3 Selected Fan Name Displays the name of the selected fan 4 Decrease Increase Fine Tune Value Use the and buttons to decrease or increase the fine tune value of the selected fan...

Page 30: ...se follow the steps below to properly set up remote operation 1 Plug your controller into your internet network via the Ethernet port on the back of the screen 2 In the settings screen of the controller click on Ethernet to check the IP address You can let it obtain an IP address or specify one 3 You will need a computer or device that is on the same network as the Controller with a VNC viewer ins...

Page 31: ...909 890 2313 www macroairfans com Controller 30 Operation Manual 90 30016 00 Rev A 01 Date 031920 Technical Support For installation assistance application questions technical support any other inquiries please contact our Technical Support team at 866 668 3247 option 2 ...

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