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TCI-W13, TCI-W23 Universal Controller 

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ECHNICAL 

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PECIFICATION

 

 

Doc: 70-00-0365C, V2.0, 20220523  

© Vector Controls GmbH, Switzerland  

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Subject to alteration 

Technical specifications 

 

WARNING! 

This device is intended to be used for comfort applications. Where a device failure endangers human life and/or 

property, it is the responsibility of the owner, designer and installer to add additional safety devices to prevent or 

detect a system failure caused by such a device failure. The manufacturer of this device cannot be held liable for 

any damage caused by such a failure.  

Ignoring specifications and local regulations may endanger life, cause equipment damage and void warranty. 

 

Power Supply 

Power Requirements  

24 VAC ±10%, 50/60 Hz, Class 2, 2.0 A, 48 VA max. 
24 VDC ±10%

 

 

Power Consumption 

Max. 3 VA 

 

Electrical Connection 

Terminal Connectors 

0.34…2.5 mm

2

 

wire (AWG 24…12)

 

 

Clock backup 

Min. 48 hours 

Signal inputs 

Universal Input 
Input Signal 

Resolution 
Impedance 

Setting for Voltage or Current 
0

10 V or 0

20 mA 

9.76 mV or 0.019 mA (10 bit) 

Voltage: 98kΩ

 

Current: 240Ω

 

 

Universal Input 
Range 
Accuracy 

Input configured to remote temperature (RT) or digital input (DI) 
NTC (Sxx-Tn10 sensor): -

40…140 

°C (-

40…284 °F)

 

-

40…0 °C (

-

40…32 °F): 0.5 K

 

0…50 °C (32…122 °F): 0.2 K

 

50…100 °C (122…212 °F): 0.5 K

 

> 100 °C (> 212 °F): 1 K 

Humidity Sensor AES3-HT-Ax: 
Range 
Measuring Accuracy 
Hysteresis 
Repeatability 
Stability 

Capacity sensor  

0…100 % rH

 

See Figure to the right 

 1% 

 0.1% 

< 0.5% / year 

 

Signal outputs 

Analog Output 
Output Signal 
Resolution 
Maximum Load 

 
DC 0

10 V / 0

20 mA 

9.76 mV / 0.019 mA 
Voltage: 

1kΩ

 

Current: 

250

 

 

Relays Outputs 
AC Voltage 
DC Voltage 

 

0…

48 VAC, 2(1.2)A max. (Observe local regulation)  

0…30 VDC, 2A max. 

 

 

Insulation strength 
between relays contacts and system 
electronics: 
between neighboring contacts: 

 
 
2000V AC to EN 60 730-1 
1250V AC to EN 60 730-1 

Environment 

Operation 
Climatic Conditions 
Temperature 
Humidity 

To IEC 721-3-3 
class 3 K5 

0…50 °C (32…122 °F)

 

<95 % RH non-condensing 

 

Transport & Storage 
Climatic Conditions 
Temperature 
Humidity 
Mechanical Conditions 

To IEC 721-3-2 and IEC 721-3-1 
class 3 K3 and class 1 K3 
-25

…7

0 °C (-13

…158 °F)

 

<95 % RH non-condensing 
class 2M2 

Standards 

Degree of Protection 

IP30 to EN 60 529 

 

Pollution Class 

II (EN 60 730-1) 

 

Safety Class 

III (IEC 60536) 

 

Overvoltage Category 

I (EN 60 730-1) 

General 

Material:  

Cover, back part 

 

Mounting Plate 

Fire proof ABS plastic (UL94 class V-0) 
Aluminum 

 

Dimension (H x W x D) 

Front part: 21 x 88 x 88mm (0.8 x 3.5 x 3.5 in.) 

Power case: ø 58 x 32 mm (ø 2.3” x 1.3”)

 

 

Weight (including package) 
TCI-W13 
TCI-W23 

 
205g (7.2 oz.) 
220g (7.8 oz) 

 

Product testing and certification 

 

Declaration of conformity 

Information about the conformity of our products can be found on our website 

www.vectorcontrols.com on the corresponding product page under "Downloads" 

 

 

 

Figure 1: Max RH-tolerance at 25°C (77°F) 

per sensor type 

Relative humidity accuracy 

 %RH 

 %RH 

10  20  30  40 

100 

90 

50  60  70  80 

±1 
±0 

±2 

±3 

±4 

±5 

AES3-HT-A2 

AES3-HT-A3 

AES3-HT-A5 

Summary of Contents for 40-10 0259

Page 1: ...8 time schedules 1 internal temperature sensor 1 universal input 1 passive input 1 binary PWM output 2 analog outputs Internal temperature sensor standard Add replaceable humidity element as required...

Page 2: ...ity Stability Capacity sensor 0 100 rH See Figure to the right 1 0 1 0 5 year Signal outputs Analog Output Output Signal Resolution Maximum Load DC 0 10 V 0 20 mA 9 76 mV 0 019 mA Voltage 1k Current 2...

Page 3: ...puts Potential free relays contacts see technical specification UI Universal input NTC 10k 25 C 77 F 0 10 V or 0 20 mA selectable by jumper TI Passive input NTC 10 k 25 C 77 F or open contact AO Analo...

Page 4: ...other heat sources e g the area above radiators and heat emitting equipment Avoid locations behind doors outside walls and below or above air discharge grills and diffusers Location of mounting is les...

Page 5: ...Text OFF displayed with current time W23 temperature W13 Parameter setting BACK to previous menu Menu navigation Back to previous home menu 6 OPTION C F Press 2 sec Enter set up CLOCK TCI W23 SCHEDULE...

Page 6: ...each for 4 seconds on the large LCD digits in a continuous cycle while OFF is displayed in the small digits To prevent this make sure that in idle mode no input values are shown on either small or lar...

Page 7: ...EL and current time is displayed Press UP until SEL and H C is displayed Press RIGHT to toggle H or C SEL H C Display input values For TCI W13 Press OPTION 2 sec SEL and H C is displayed Press UP unti...

Page 8: ...from 00 00 23 45 15 minutes steps Press RIGHT to save switching time bar appears indicating step 1 complete DAY 1 blinks Pr01 08 00 Step 2 Apply selected switching time Pr01 to DAY1 Mon DAY 7 Sun Whil...

Page 9: ...t configuration 1 analog output do1 do2 Binary output configuration 2 binary digital outputs relays FU Special functions Common to all TCI How to change parameters 1 Press UP DOWN buttons simultaneous...

Page 10: ...N UP 09 Select type of content for large digits 00 OFF 0 5 1 01 Input 02 Setpoint 03 Analog Output 04 Binary Output 05 Clock UP 10 Select content source for large digits 0 OFF 0 4 1 Input 1 1T 2 1H 3...

Page 11: ...U00 Match sensor range to input display With a differential pressure transmitter having 0 200 Pa measuring range set UO1 display minimum to 0 and U02 display maximum to 200 The allowable range value o...

Page 12: ...setpoints There are two possibilities to change the setpoint in Unoccupied economy mode Shift it by L07 or switch to the minimum setpoint limit in heating mode and maximum setpoint limit in cooling U...

Page 13: ...that the setpoint is normally not reached As the measured value gets closer to the setpoint the output reduces until it reaches a point a fraction above or below the setpoint where the output equals...

Page 14: ...changeover when L23 OFF 0 255 min 5 min Cumulative stage action L16 0 is typically used in electric heat applications and single stage action L16 1 in fan speed applications Digital stage action L16 2...

Page 15: ...be individually selected Multiple alarms can be signed to one output If one alarm is selected to simultaneously activate and deactivate an output the one to de activate has precedence With manual pos...

Page 16: ...5 outputs disabled during switch on delay Delay is in seconds or minutes depending on d09 0 255 5 sec 1d 05 Activate PWM set cycle time seconds 0activates 0 deactivates 0 1650s 0s 1d 06 Choose alarm t...

Page 17: ...larm to an output and select output state Each alarm s required output can be individually selected Multiple alarms can be signed to one output Should one alarm be simultaneously selected to activate...

Page 18: ...lay seconds 1275s 300s Fu 10 Input limit 1 per input 10 Fu 11 Input limit 2 Per input 90 Summer winter compensation changes the set point due to a change in an input value typically but not limited to...

Page 19: ...n limit 2 ON When limit 2 is greater than limit 1enable when input value is between limit 1 and limit 2 When limit 2 is less than limit 1 enable when input value below limit 2 or above limit 1 ON OFF...

Page 20: ...temperature we recommend switching to cooling at 28 C 83 F and to heating at 16 C 61 F outdoor temperature These recommendations are given as suggestions The ideal settings may be different on the ac...

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