Shipping Damage
Upon receipt of equipment, the cartons should be
checked for external signs of shipping damage. If
damage is found, the receiving party must contact
the last carrier immediately, preferably in writing,
requesting inspection by the carrier’s agent.
General
The equipment covered in this manual is to be installed
by trained, experienced service and installation
technicians. Please read entire manual before
proceeding.
While these instructions are intended as a general
recommended guide, they do not supersede any national
and/or local codes in any way. Authorities having
jurisdiction should be consulted before the installation
is made. See
Getting Other Information and
Publications
for information on codes and standards.
These instructions explain the operation, installation
and troubleshooting of the MC5000 series controllers.
All internal wiring is complete. Only attach low voltage
field wiring to designated terminal strips.
The MC5000 series is for use with units with or
without economizers, can be configured for use
with heat pumps and has both humidification and
dehumidification control features.
It is recommended that a 5-minute compressor time
delay relay be installed in each unit if not so equipped.
The MC5000 series controller is suitable for both 50
and 60 HZ operation, and is fully configurable such
that it can be used in virtually any installation. See
Basic Controller Specification/Features
on page
18 for further information.
Theory of Operation
The controller is used to control up to six wall-mount
air conditioners or heat pumps with one control.
All models should be the same (humidification and
dehumidification options can vary). It can provide total
redundancy for the structure and equal wear on units.
Units with or without economizers can be used and it is
recommended that units be equipped alike.
The MC5000 can be configured for an alternating or
non-alternating lead/lag sequence. This allows the user
more control on how units will stage on and still allow
for even usage.
If the base controller (MC5300-C or MC5600-C) was
initially installed, the system can easily be upgraded.
The MC5000 series controller can be equipped with an
alarm board that can be factory installed or installed at
any time in the field.
Upgrading to a system with alarm boards can be
accomplished by installing the boards in the provided
screw-in slots and terminals within the controller. The
field installation will require the provided snap-in wire
harness and building alarm circuitry to be wired to the
MC alarm boards.
There is an Ethernet-based remote communication port
on the back of the touch screen display (P/N 8612-
065) that comes standard with each unit. The Ethernet
connection allows for network connectivity and remote
control.
IMPORTANT:
When connecting this product
from a remote location, ensure that the network
connection is secure and reliable.
Controller Certifications
The MC5000 series main display, controller I/O boards,
optional alarm boards and remote sensors have undergone
extensive UL testing. This system has also undergone
immunity and emissions testing and is considered
compliant to FCC 47 CFR 15 Subpart B, Class A.
This device complies with FCC Rule Part 15,
Subpart B, Class A. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful
interference
2. This device must accept any
interference received, including that
which may cause undesired operation.
This ISM device also complies with Canadian
ICES – 003: 2016.
MC5000 Series
Master Controller
Bard Manufacturing Company, Inc.
Bryan, OH 43506
CONFORMS TO UL STD 916
CERTIFIED TO CSA STD C22.2 NO. 205
Getting Other Information and
Publications
These publications can help when installing the air
conditioner or heat pump. They can usually be found at
the local library or purchased directly from the publisher.
Be sure to consult the current edition of each standard.
Standard for the Installation of Air Conditioning
and Ventilating Systems ...................ANSI/NFPA 90A
Manual 2100-746D
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