Watts AERCO Benchmark 2.0, User Manual

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INSTALLATION
2-7
mA OUT
RS-485
COMM.
+
-
+
-
ANALOG IN
SENSOR COMMON
OUTDOOR SENSOR IN
REMOTE INTL'K IN
B.M.S. (PWM) IN
SHIELD
+
-
+
-
AUX SENSOR IN
NOT USED
EXHAUST SWITCH IN
DELAYED INTL'K IN
FAULT RELAY
120 VAC, 5A, RES
AUX RELAY
120 VAC, 5A, RES
G
RELAY CONTACTS:
120 VAC, 30 VDC
5 AMPS RESISTIVE
DANGER
120 VAC USED
IN THIS BOX
NOT USED NOT USED
NC
COM
NO
NC
COM
NO
NOT USED
Figure 2.9 I/O Box Terminal Strip
2.6.3 BOILER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
(BMS) MODE
NOTE
BMS Model 168 can utilize either pulse
width modulation (PWM) or RS485
Modbus signaling to the Boiler. BMS II
Model 5R5-384 can utilize only RS485
signaling to the Boiler.
When using an AERCO Boiler Management
System (BMS), the field wiring is connected
between the BMS Panel and each Boiler’s I/O
Box terminal strip (Figure 2-9). Twisted shielded
pair wire from 18 to 22 AWG must be utilized for
the connections. The BMS Mode can utilize
either pulse width modulation (PWM) signaling,
or RS485 Modbus signaling. For PWM signaling,
connections are made from the AERCO Boiler
Management System to the B.M.S. (PWM) IN
terminals on the I/O Box terminal strip. For
RS485 Modbus signaling, connections are made
from the BMS to the RS485 COMM terminals on
the I/O Box terminal strip. Polarity must be
maintained and the shield must be connected
only at the AERCO BMS. The boiler end of the
shield must be left floating. For additional
instructions, refer to Chapter 5, paragraph 5.6 in
this manual. Also, refer to GF-108M (BMS
Model 168) and GF-124 (BMS II Model 5R5-
384), BMS -Operation Guides.
2.6.4 REMOTE SETPOINT and DIRECT
DRIVE MODES
The Benchmark Boiler can accept several types
of signal formats from an Energy Management
System or other source to control either the
setpoint (Remote Setpoint Mode) or firing rate
(Direct Drive Mode) of the Boiler. These formats
are:
4 to 20 mA/1 to 5 Vdc
0 to 20 mA/0 to 5 Vdc
PWM – (Pulse Width Modulated signal. See
paragraph 2.7.4)
Network – (RS485 Modbus. See para. 2.7.7)
While it is possible to control a boiler or boilers
using one of the previously described modes of
operation, it may not be the method best suited
for the application. Prior to selecting one of
these modes of operation, it is recommended
that you consult with your local AERCO repre-
sentative or the factory for the mode of operation
that will work best with your application. For
more information on wiring the 4 to 20 mA / 1to
5VDC or the 0 to 20 mA / 0 to 5 VDC, see
paragraph 2.7.3.