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sequences and safety features associated with a gas ignition 

control system. The system continuously performs various 

diagnostic tests to verify proper appliance and control 

operation. Should an unsafe condition occur, the control 

will shut down the burner and display a red service light as 

well as indicate the cause of the error on the display. The 

operating programs for the system are stored in permanent 

memory inside the microcontrollers. User-selectable operating 

parameters and a history of detected faults are stored in 

rewritable memory in the microcontrollers. A loss of power 

does not affect either of the memories.

INPUTS TO MCB

TEMPERATURE SENSORS:

Temperature probes 

(MCB - outlet and either inlet or tank are 

required): The MCB accepts analog temperature inputs from 

up to three sensors (inlet, outlet, and remote).

ECO input

 (MCB - required): The ECo (energy cut off) is a hi- 

limit switch located inside the outlet probe. It is a normally 

closed switch that opens if the probe is exposed to a 

temperature higher than the trip point. once tripped, the control 

system needs to be manually reset.

Thermostat input

 (MCB - optional): This input is set up to work with 

an externally connected thermostat that provides a contact closure. 

If this input is closed and everything else is in the proper state, a “call 

for heat” condition will be initiated. These leads should be shorted 

together  when a thermostat is not being used. If it is desired that the 

thermostat control the temperature of the boiler, the operating setpoint 

of the system should be set higher than the temperature that the 

thermostat is controlling. This will allow the thermostat to control the 

boiler. When the thermostat closes, a call for heat will be generated 

until the thermostat determines that the required temperature has 

been reached.

AIR PRESSURE SENSORS (OPEN CONDITION INDICATES FAULT):

Blocked Flue

 (MCB - required): Normally closed switch that opens 

if the flue becomes blocked during operation.

Blower Prover

 (MCB - required): Normally open switch that closes 

when the air pressure produced by the blower is above the set point.

GAS PRESSURE SENSORS (OPEN CONDITION INDICATES FAULT):

 

Low Gas

 (MCB - required): Normally closed switch that opens when 

the gas pressure falls below the trip level. This input is enabled/

disabled by a dip switch on the MCB

Hi Gas

 (MCB - required): Normally closed switch that opens if the 

gas pressure exceeds a set value. This input is enabled/disabled 

by a dip switch on the MCB.

WATER LEVEL SENSOR (OPEN CONDITION INDICATES FAULT):

Low Water Cut Off

 (MCB - optional): Normally open switch that 

closes when water reaches preset level. This input is enabled/

disabled by a dip switch on the MCB.

WATER FLOW SENSOR:

Flow

 (MCB - required): Normally open switch that closes when 

flow exceeds a set value.

FLAME SENSOR:

Flame

 (MCB - required): Returns a signal to the microprocessor 

if flame is detected on the burner. If the flame rod is missing or 

shorted, the flame will not be detected.

OUTPUTS FROM MCB
RELAY CONTACT OUTPUT: 

Alarm 

(MCB - 24vAC - optional): Provides electrical power to 

operate an external alarm. This can be an audio device (i.e., 

Sonalert), a visual device (lamp), or any other device that will 

operate with the voltage and current level provided.

Pump

 (MCB - 120vAC - required on systems that do not have 

an external pump): Provides electrical power to directly operate a 

pump or the coil of an externally connected contactor.

Blower

 (MCB - 120vAC - required): variable speed blowers utilize 

the high blower output only.

Igniter

 (MCB - 120vAC - required): Provides power to operate 

the HSI igniters.

Gas Valve

 (MCB - 24vAC - required): Provides power to activate 

the gas valve. The gas valve cannot be activated when the ECo 

contacts are open.

Low Water Cut Off

 (MCB - 24vAC - optional): Directly connected to 

the 24vAC line to provide power to operate an external lWCo device.

MCB AND PDB INDICATOR LAMPS AND FUSES

A green lED is mounted on the PDB to indicate when line voltage 

is applied (the PDB also contains a yellow and red lED, and a test/

run jumper that are used during installation to verify proper power 

connections). A red lED on the MCB is used to indicate when the 

24vAC input fuse has blown. 

Yellow lEDs are located near the microcontrollers on the MCB. 

These lEDs are “heartbeat indicators,” and blink approximately 

twice per second to indicate that the microcontrollers are running.

MCB JUMPERS

The MCB has two jumpers. JP1 on the MCB is used to terminate 

the external communications line. It is normally left off and installed 

when the external cable is very long.

IGNITERS

The EMC modulation system operates with Silicon Carbide Igniters.

    

OPERATING SEQUENCE

1.  The EMC modulation controller has four modes of operation: 

Initialization, Standby, Running/Modulation, and Service. The 

internal MCB  micros control these modes through a sequence 

of steps (or States) which are further described in the “UIM 

operating Procedures” section.

2.  When power is applied to the system, it enters the initialization 

mode and the following automatic functions are performed:

 

•  A. O. Smith opening screen is displayed.

 

•  The system goes through a calibration indicated by the 

green running lED blinking and then staying on; next the 

red service lED and yellow standby lEDs come on, next 

the service and runnings lEDs blink oN and oFF.

 

•  Stored values are recalled from memory.

 

•  Configuration dipswitches are read.

 

•  Pending faults are recalled

 

•  Micros on all boards start running (indicated by a flashing 

Yellow lED near each micro)

 

•  Input sensors are read

3.  After initialization is complete (approximately 10 seconds) 

the system turns the green lED off and goes to the standby 

mode (yellow “Standby” lED on), unless a previously stored 

fault has been recalled, which will send the system into the 

service model (red “Service” lED on). In standby mode the 

display shows the temperature screen and in fault mode the 

current error screen is displayed.

4.  The system then compares the temperature read from the 

controlling probe (inlet or tank) to the setpoint temperature. If 

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Страница 2: ...nces known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm and requires businesses to warn of potential exposure to such substances This product contains a chemical...

Страница 3: ...3 GENERAL SAFETY...

Страница 4: ...trol assembly pro vided on the boiler met safe lighting and other performance criteria Detailed installation diagrams are found in this manual These diagrams will serve to provide the installer a refe...

Страница 5: ...tally vented gas fueled heating appliance or equipment The sign shall read in print size no less than one half 1 2 inch in size GAS VENT DIRECTLY BELOW KEEP CLEAR OF ALL OBSTRUCTIONS INSPECTION The st...

Страница 6: ...6 CONNECTION DIAGRAM...

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Страница 8: ...8 Figure 1 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM VB VW 500 750 1000 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM...

Страница 9: ...9 LIGHTING OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR MODELS VB VW 500 750 AND 1000...

Страница 10: ...stem or something similar Through this connection multiple boilers can also be linked together CAUTION The internal communications cables should never be connected to the external communications conne...

Страница 11: ...me rod is missing or shorted the flame will not be detected OUTPUTS FROM MCB Relay Contact Output Alarm MCB 24VAC optional Provides electrical power to operate an external alarm This can be an audio d...

Страница 12: ...u activated screens Within each of the screens helpful information can be displayed by pressing the Help button The LED s visually inform the user about the mode the system is in The touch switches al...

Страница 13: ...jump to the error state Description of FCB control states Idle State When any error is declared during idle state The system will remain in this state until the MCB request a heating cycle or a cold...

Страница 14: ...to change the automatically resettable High Limit Setpoint 1 Press the MENU key 2 Scrollthe withtheDOWNkeynexttoUSERSETTINGSCREEN 3 Press the SELECT key 4 Scroll the with the DOWN key until it is poin...

Страница 15: ...rds in screens to reach a desired item and to change setpoints and user settings They have an auto increment decrement feature for some of the configurations and values When you first press one of the...

Страница 16: ...ected wiring Note The MRHL can be checked by disconnecting the outlet probe from the MCB and reading the resistance across the two active pins on the connectorattheendoftheprobecable Thevalueshouldbea...

Страница 17: ...Give reasonably quiet operation during initial ignition operation and extinction Cause no excessive lifting of flame from burner ports If the preceding burner characteristics are not evident check fo...

Страница 18: ...ible shortened service life BURNER MAINTENANCE Qualified servicers should follow this procedure when the boiler s burner needs cleaning 1 Turn off the electrical power to the boiler and close the main...

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Страница 23: ...ation for the boiler or any of its parts Some states and provinces do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you 5 CLAIM PROCEDURE Any cla...

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