
VALLOX DIGIT2 SE/VKL/MLV
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DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION/MLV MODEL
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Control of operation
Power supply to the unit can be controlled with a contactor in the
distribution panel if needed, e.g. with a timer programme. After
starting, the unit first operates at minimum power. After that power is
adjusted based either on the measurement data from air quality sensors
and/or on manual control at the control panel.
Fan speed adjustment
Manual control
Fan speed of the ventilation unit is controlled in 8 steps at control
panel
H
.
Week-clock control
Fan speed of the ventilation unit is controlled in 8 steps using the week
clock in control panel
H
. The week clock can be used to programme
the desired fan power option and the setpoint for supply air temperature
for each day of the week and each hour in the day.
Carbon dioxide and humidity control
The fan capacity of the ventilation unit is controlled in multiple steps
depending on loads, and based on the measurement results of the air
quality sensors (CO
2
and %RH sensors) located in the ventilation zone.
The aim is to keep carbon dioxide and/or humidity content below
the threshold set at control panel
H
. It is also possible to select an
automatic search for the humidity content setpoint at control panel
H
.
One or more modes of control may be used simultaneously – the mode
demanding boosting is the dominant one. Fan speed varies depending
on load between the base and maximum fan speeds. The base and
maximum fan speeds can be set at the desired level at control panel
H
.
Control through voltage or current signal
The fan power of the ventilation unit is controlled in 8 steps with a
voltage signal of 0...10 VDC, or with a current signal of 0...20 mA.
However, fan power cannot be raised above the set maximum fan
speed. Voltage or current signal control is used to control base fan
speed. This means that fan speed can be raised when necessary, but
not lowered, by the manual, CO
2
and %RH controls.
Supply air temperature
Supply air temperature can be controlled with either constant temperature
control or cascade control.
Supply air constant temperature control
The control unit directs the operation of post-heating unit
LP2
on the
basis of the measurement data given by temperature sensor
TE2
, aiming
at keeping supply air temperature at the temperature value set on
control panel
H
(+10…+30 ºC). The cooling function of the MLV radiator
starts when the post-heating radiator has been switched off and supply
air temperature exceeds the setpoint for supply air.
Supply air cascade control
The control unit directs the operation of post-heating unit
LP2
on the
basis of the measurement data given by extract air sensor
TE4
, aiming
at keeping extract air temperature at the temperature value set on
control panel
H
(+10…+30ºC).
Heat recovery bypass
Heat recovery is enabled whenever post-heating has been switched
on. Automatic heat recovery bypass is active whenever post-heating
has been switched off and outdoor temperature exceeds the setpoint
(to be set at 0...+25
°
C). In this case, the control unit directs the
operation of damper motor
FG
on the basis of measurement results
given by outdoor temperature sensor
TE3
and extract air temperature
sensor
TE4
. The aim is to get as cool supply air to the ventilation zone
as possible. Heat recovery is, however, on whenever outdoor temperature
is below the limit set, or whenever outdoor air is warmer than extract
air.
Heat recovery antifreeze
Controlling preheating in a liquid-circulating
MLV
radiator is different
from that in an electric preheating radiator. The liquid radiator switches
on based on the measurement data from outdoor air temperature
sensor
TE3
. The control centre of the unit starts the pump and opens
the solenoid valve when post-heating is on and outdoor air temperature
goes below the setpoint for preheating. The setpoint must be lower
than the temperature of the liquid coming from the ground collector.
If the capacity of preheating unit
LP1
is not sufficient, the control centre
keeps stopping supply air fan
TF
on the basis of the measurement data
on temperature sensors
TE1
and
TE3
, thus preventing the heat recovery
cell from freezing. As soon as the risk passes, the fan restarts automa-
tically. The threshold temperature (-6...+15
°
C) and the difference area
(1 ...10
°
C) for antifreeze can be set at control panel
H
.
Water radiator freezing protection
Based on the measurement data in outdoor temperature sensor
TE3
(outdoor air <0
°
C) and supply air temperature sensor
TE2
(supply air
<7
°
C) the control centre of the unit stops fans
TF
and
PF
. Moreover,
valve
V1
remains open and self-actuated dampers
SP
of the fans close.
This decreases the freezing risk in the water circulating heating unit
LP2
. A freezing alert appears in the display of the control panel. The
fans restart automatically and dampers
SP
open as soon as the risk of
freezing passes (supply air > 10
°
C).
Alarms
Pressure difference switches
PDE1
and
PDE2
monitor the pressure
difference on the supply and extract air sides. If the pressure difference
rises too high because of dirty filters or clogged ducts, an alarm will
be issued. This is indicated by a symbol ( ) in the main display of the
control panel. If the unit is not equipped with pressure difference
switches, the symbol ( ) appearing in the main display of the control
panel reminds of the need of servicing the unit. The reminder interval
can be set at 1...15 months. The factory setting is 4 months. This
function is always active. The fault signal relay in the unit gives potential-
free alarm indications on the following fault conditions:
• When the antifreeze function of the water-circulating radiator is on,
the contacts of the relay close and open at a 10-second interval.
• Alarm of high carbon dioxide content (> 5000 ppm) switches the
relay at 1-second intervals.
• In other fault situations, such as sensor faults, the contacts of the
relay close.
Booster or fireplace switch function
An extra switch
S
may be connected to the connection box of the
ventilation unit to work as a booster or fireplace switch. The mode of
operation of the switch is selected at control panel
H
. The booster
switch function raises fan speed to the set maximum speed for 45
minutes. The fireplace switch stops the extract air fan for 15 minutes
and produces overpressure in the ventilation zone. LON remote
monitoring control can be implemented with a VALLOX LON converter.
See a separate brochure.
Voltage values
for each fan speed:
0
0.20...1.25 VDC
1
1.75...2.25 VDC
2 2.75...3.25 VDC
3 3.75...4.25 VDC
4 4.75...5.25 VDC
5 5.75...6.25 VDC
6 6.75...7.25
VDC
7
7.75...8.25 VDC
8 8.75...10.00
VDC
Current signal values
for each fan speed:
0 0.5...2.5 mA
1
3.5...4.5 mA
2
5.5...6.5 mA
3 7.5...8.5 mA
4 9.5...10.5 mA
5 11.5...12.5
mA
6 13.5...14.5
mA
7 15.5..16.5
mA
8 17.5...20.0
mA
Voltage and current signal values (selection in the motherboard)