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Quick Start Guide

502-050A

LCI3 Local Control Interface

SUPERSEDES: New

EFFECTIVE: April 22, 2013

Plant ID: 001-3998

Table of Contents

Quick Start Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   2
Applicable Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   2
Representations and Warranties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   2
Overview  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   3
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   3

Password Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Home Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Auto Log Off Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Entering Time and Date. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Configuring Ethernet Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Using a cross-over cable from a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Configuring Intranet Communications . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Configuring Internet (WWW) Communications . . . . 7

LCI3 Quick-Start ISP Ethernet Set up . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Configuring an Email Proxy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Configuring the Email addresses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Configuring selected alarms to be emailed . . . . . . . 9

Selecting Controllers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  9
Adjusting Controllers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  10
Adjusting Room Temperature Settings . . . . . . . . . . . .  11

Scheduling Occupancy for the Controllers . . . . . . .11
BZU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
DXU3 / DXU4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
ZXU1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

BLMC, BZU2, & ZXU1 Technical Tips and Hints . . . . 17

What does the BLMC Do? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
When to use the BLMC?  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Important Wiring information  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Important Config Settings for BLMC and BZUx . . .17
Associating a BZU or ZXU to a BLMC . . . . . . . . . .18
Frequently Asked Questions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Summary of Contents for iWorX LCI3

Page 1: ...C 5 Configuring Intranet Communications 7 Configuring Internet WWW Communications 7 LCI3 Quick Start ISP Ethernet Set up 8 Summary 8 Configuring an Email Proxy 8 Configuring the Email addresses 9 Configuring selected alarms to be emailed 9 Selecting Controllers 9 Adjusting Controllers 10 Adjusting Room Temperature Settings 11 Scheduling Occupancy for the Controllers 11 BZU 14 DXU3 DXU4 15 ZXU1 16 ...

Page 2: ...oduct specifications and for no other pur poses For example iWorx products are not intended for use to support fire suppression systems life support sys tems critical care applications commercial aviation nuclear facilities or any other applications where product failure could lead to injury to person loss of life or catastrophic property damage and should not be used for such purposes Description...

Page 3: ...SD Card input for future control expansion product upgrades or archiving of the databases on the Local Control Interface for backup restore purposes GETTING STARTED The Local Control Interface screen may be in a sleep mode when accessed To activate the screen simply press on the screen anywhere The Local Control Interface now displays the following Password Entry Using a stylus or fingertip press ...

Page 4: ...the Main Menu simply repeat the instructions for Password Entry above Entering Time and Date If the Local Control Interface has not been commissioned yet you will need to enter the correct time and day Remem ber that the Local Control Interface uses a military 24 Hour time format For example 5 00 PM should be entered as 17 00 If the Time and Date have been entered go to the next section Selecting ...

Page 5: ...s This exam ple uses Windows 7 as the operating system Please refer to the PC user manual or IT technician if setting up with a different operating system Procedure 1 Determine the PC s IP address and subnet address See also Figure 1 for Windows appearance Right click on the Network icon on the PC s desktop Choose Properties Choose Change Adaptor Settings Right click on Local Area Connection and c...

Page 6: ...iWorx LCI3 6 502 050A Effective April 22 2013 2013 Taco Electronic Solutions Inc Figure 1 IP Configuration on Microsoft Windows 7 ...

Page 7: ...n on to the LCI3 Select Utilities from the Home screen Select Network Setup from the Utilities screen Select Ethernet Settings from the Network Setup screen Set Enable DHCP to NO Enter an IP address for the LCI3 This address should be the same as a PC with the last number being differ ent Example PC 10 0 1 59 make the LCI3 10 0 1 60 The address may also be obtained from the IT department NOTE All ...

Page 8: ... If the LCI3 has not yet been con figured for remote communications via the Internet please reference Configuring Ethernet Communication on page 5 This section provides LCI3 Quick start ISP setup instructions It explains how to Configure the LCI3 to communicate to an ISP Configure the LCI3 to send alarms via email Configure the LCI3 to selectively send emails NOTE This section assumes that the LCI...

Page 9: ...e immediate attention Some examples of critical alarms are Fan Failure Mixed Low limit freeze condition Smoke detection and Communication failures to name a few NOTE All alarms are enabled by default Alarms need not be disabled if controllers are not installed that support the alarm Procedure 1 Determine which alarms you would like to have annunciated to the email addresses previously entered Sign...

Page 10: ...every controller on the system You now see every controller on your network when you press Controllers on the Local Control Interface ADJUSTING CONTROLLERS You can configure any controller on the network from the Local Control Interface Keep in mind that controllers may also be renamed and may actually describe the equipment being controlled For example Second Floor First Floor Kitchen and so on T...

Page 11: ...t temperatures read the instructions for the controller that you have selected NOTE Temperature adjustments made by end users building occupants should always be made at the thermostat or wall sensor not the Local Control Interface Scheduling Occupancy for the Controllers When any controller is first placed on the network it operates in Unoccupied Mode and to its unoccupied setpoints The Local Con...

Page 12: ...6 Press Monday and the following appears 7 The above periods are in the format Hour Minute to Hour Minute 8 Select the Starting hour in Period 1 that you want to adjust by pressing the hour area where 0 is shown 9 The keypad appears to allow you to set the Hour value 10 Press CLR to empty the box 11 Key in the desired Hour in military format that is key in 17 for 5 o clock PM 12 Press SAVE 13 Repe...

Page 13: ... press Save only the individual day gets saved If you press Save All the settings are saved for all days of the week Creating a Group A group is a collection of controllers sharing a common schedule In other words a group allows you to choose a single schedule to be associated with multiple controllers To create a group follow these steps 1 On the Home screen press Groups 2 Press Add New 3 Group_1...

Page 14: ...edule you would like the controllers in the group to follow for example Schedule_1 9 Press Save BZU What it does The BZU controller is used as a zoning control in conjunction with a BLM Series boiler operating control The BZU can control up to 5 zones of heating The BZU can also provide temperature information for cooling when used in conjunc tion with a DXU controller See DXU control for how this...

Page 15: ...now program the next controller by pressing HOME followed by Controllers Then press the next control that you want to adjust from the Controllers list Setting the Hydronic Zone for Controllers To associate a DXU4 to a BZU you start from the BZU control screen Press Members to display a list of the DXU units on the network The member status of each is shown in the right hand column A member unit is...

Page 16: ...se steps for each temperature you wish to adjust ZXU1 What it does The ZXU1 is used to control one injection loop for heating cooling or both auto for different tasks It can be config ured for a reset demand with a configurable outdoor reset curve a zone setpoint demand or a snowmelt demand The ZXU1 can be associated to a BLMC controller to generate a heat demand as described in the technical tips...

Page 17: ...nded twisted pair When connecting temperature inputs Analog sensors to the controller shielded cable is recommended Recom mended wire includes 14 22 AWG shielded twisted pair for all analog inputs with 18 AWG recommended Shields must be connected to an earth ground near the controller Important Config Settings for BLMC and BZUx If BZUx is used to handle high temperatures slate or concrete floors o...

Page 18: ...ensor such as the iWorX TRW Sensor Remember that this is the ONLY zone being controlled by the BLMC controller Networked BZUx controllers may also create a demand on the BLMC To ensure communications are properly config ured for networked demands please see the above topics Important Config Settings for BLMC and BZUx and Asso ciating a BZU or ZXU to a BLMC How do I Create a Heating Demand on the B...

Page 19: ...mber this requires a dry contact from the zone panel or end switch wired into the Reset Demand input of the BLMC A BZUx Boiler Zoning Unit or ZXU1 Zone Mixing Unit networked to a BLMC How do I wire zone valves to the BZUx outputs The BZUx outputs simply switch the 24 VAC common leg So all you need to do is bring one side of the 24VAC to one terminal of the zone valve and return the other leg of th...

Page 20: ...covered by this warranty TES products are not intended for use to sup port fire suppression systems life support sys tems critical care applications commercial aviation nuclear facilities or any other applica tions where product failure could lead to injury to person loss of life or catastrophic property damage and should not be sold for such pur poses If in doubt as to whether a particular produc...

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