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Technical Instructions 

RDF20U Room Temperature Controller with LCD 

Document Number 155-334 

for Two-Pipe Fan Coil Units with Electric Heat 

September 27, 2007 

Page 6 

Siemens Industry, Inc.

 

 

 

Operating Modes 

Normal Mode 

Heating or Cooling mode with automatic changeover and manually selected fan speed 
(III, II or I). In Normal mode, the controller maintains the adjusted setpoint. 

Economy Mode 

A potential-free operating mode changeover switch can be connected to status input 
D1-GND. When the switch closes its contact (due to an open window, for instance), the 
operating mode will change from Normal to Economy. In this operating mode, the 
relevant setpoints of heating or cooling are maintained (adjustable in Parameters P01 
[setback temperature for heating] and P02 [setback temperature for cooling]). The 
operating action of the switch (NC or NO) can be selected. 

Standby 

The relevant setpoints of heating and cooling are maintained when in Standby   mode, 
provided those setpoints have been adjusted. The standby temperature setting for 
Heating mode in Parameter P03 is adjustable from 41°F to 68°F (5°C to 20°C) or 

“OFF” 

and the setting for Cooling mode in Parameter P04 is adjustable from 70°F to 95°F 
(21°C to 35°C) or OFF. 

Avoiding Damage Due to 
Moisture (continuous 
fan) 

To avoid damage due to moisture in very warm and humid climates resulting from lack 
of air circulation in Economy mode (for example, in hotel rooms during unoccupied 
periods), the fan can be kept running in Economy mode when activating Parameter 
P17. In this case, the fan keeps running at the selected speed or at speed I if the 
operating mode select

or is in Standby “ ”. 

Setting the Control 
Parameters 

A number of control parameters can be set to optimize control performance. These 
parameters can also be set during operation without opening the unit. In the event of a 
power failure, all set control parameters will be maintained. 

Settings 

The parameters can be changed as follows: 

1. 

Set the operating mode selector to Standby “ ”. 

2.  Press buttons "+" and "

–" simultaneously for a minimum of three seconds. Release 

them and, within two seconds, press the "+" button again for three seconds. The 
display will show P01.  

3.  Select the required parameter by repeatedly pressing the "+" and "

–" buttons: 

 

4.  Press buttons "+" and "

–" simultaneously; the current value of the selected 

parameter appears, and can be changed by repeatedly pressing the "+" and "

–" 

buttons. 

5.  Press buttons "+" and "

–" simultaneously again or five seconds after the last press 

of a button. The last parameter will be displayed again. 

6.  To display and change additional parameters, repeat steps 3 through 5. 

7.  All changes will be stored and the controller returns to Normal operation 10 

seconds after the last display or setting. 

Summary of Contents for RDF20U

Page 1: ... and Standby Operating mode changeover input for remote control Day Night Air movement control function for avoiding damage resulting from moisture Selectable installation and control parameters Display of room temperature or setpoint selectable Electronic minimum and maximum setpoint limits Operating voltage 24 Vac Application Typical use Control of the room temperature in individual rooms that a...

Page 2: ...an is switched on off depending on the temperature together with the valve It is switched off when any of the following occurs leaving the heating or cooling sequence provided the Temperature dependent fan control function is activated manually changing to Standby provided no setpoints example for freeze protection are set and active activating an external operating mode changeover switch provided...

Page 3: ...sured room temperature is half the switching differential above the Cooling Mode setpoint W and 2 the valve has been open for more than one minute Parameter 19 NOTE Terminal output 5 NC delivers a control command which is inverted to the control command at output 4 NO and can be used for Normally Open valves Automatic Changeover The water temperature measured by the changeover sensor QAH11 1 is us...

Page 4: ...16 and exiting the parameter setting mode Return Air Temperature Optional The RDF20U provides control based on the measured room temperature or the fan coil unit s return air temperature It detects if a QAH11 1 cable temperature sensor is connected to input 8 9 and then operates automatically according to that temperature Electric Heat Active in Heating Mode NOTE This function is not active when u...

Page 5: ...eating Mode Hot Water Plus Electric Heat Figure 5 Cooling Mode with Optional Electric Heat DIP Switch 4 ON Electric Heat Enabled Figure 6 Cooling Mode Chilled Water DIP Switch 4 OFF Electric Heat Disabled T F Room temperature w Room temperature setpoint wD Setpoint differential Y Heating cooling valve output voltage E Electric heat SDH Switching differential Heating SDC Switching differential Cool...

Page 6: ...ous fan To avoid damage due to moisture in very warm and humid climates resulting from lack of air circulation in Economy mode for example in hotel rooms during unoccupied periods the fan can be kept running in Economy mode when activating Parameter P17 In this case the fan keeps running at the selected speed or at speed I if the operating mode selector is in Standby Setting the Control Parameters...

Page 7: ... This parameter is in degrees Kelvin 1 K 1 8 F 0 5 K to 4 K 1 F to 7 F in increments of 0 5 K 2 K 3 6 F P11 P band in Cooling mode or switching differential cooling NOTE This parameter is in degrees Kelvin 1 K 1 8 F 0 5 K to 4 K 1 F to 7 F in increments of 0 5 K 1 K 1 8 F P12 Dead zone in Normal mode 0 5 K to 10 K 1 F to 18 F in increments of 0 5 K 2 K 3 6 F P13 Active temperature sensor no settin...

Page 8: ...155 321P25 Mechanical Design The controller consists of two parts Plastic housing which accommodates the electronics the operating elements and the built in room temperature sensor Base The housing engages in the base and is secured with two screws The base carries the screw terminals The DIP switches are located at the rear of the housing Setting and Operating Elements Figure 7 RDF20U Components ...

Page 9: ...erature sensor can be replaced by an external switch suited for live voltage for manual changeover In systems with continuous heating mode no sensor is connected to the controller s input In systems with continuous cooling mode the controller input 7 8 must be bridged Mounting Installation and Commissioning Notes Mounting location On a wall or inside the fan coil unit Do not mount in niches or boo...

Page 10: ...put 4 2 NO 24 Vac Rating 5 3 A maximum Valve control output 5 2 NC 24 Vac Rating 5 3 A maximum Electric heat control output 6 2 NO 24 Vac Rating 5 3 A maximum Return air temperature sensor QAH11 1 safety class II status input 9 8 NTC resistor 3K at 77 F 25 C Changeover status input 7 8 QAH11 1 safety class II NTC resistor 3K at 77 F 25 C Status input D1 and GND Contact sensing SELV 6 to 15 Vdc 3 t...

Page 11: ...minals Figure 9 Wiring Terminals 1 2 24 Vac negative 3 24 Vac positive 9 Return air temperature sensor 8 Measuring neutral 7 Changeover sensor D1 GND Potential free operating mode changeover switch operating action can be selected 12 Control output Fan speed I 24 Vac 11 Control output Fan speed II 24 Vac 10 Control output Fan speed III 24 Vac 4 Control output Valve 24 Vac 5 Control output Valve 24...

Page 12: ...ademarks of their respective owners 2007 Siemens Industry Inc Siemens Industry Inc Building Technologies Division 1000 Deerfield Parkway Buffalo Grove IL 60089 1 847 215 1000 Your feedback is important to us If you have comments about this document please send them to SBT_technical editor us sbt siemens com Document No 155 334 Printed in the USA Page 12 Dimensions In Inches Millimeters Figure 11 R...

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