Sequence of Operation ............................................................................................................................................. 18
What is the RTU Open controller? ...................................................................................................................... 1
Johnson N2 ......................................................................................................................................................... 12
To set up the RTU Open for N2 ........................................................................................................... 12
Supply fan ........................................................................................................................................................... 19
Power Exhaust .................................................................................................................................................... 21
Enthalpy control ................................................................................................................................................. 23
Indoor Air CO2 .................................................................................................................................................... 23
Door switch ......................................................................................................................................................... 25
Fire Shutdown .................................................................................................................................................... 26
Fan Status ........................................................................................................................................................... 26
Filter status ......................................................................................................................................................... 27
Air source mode determination....................................................................................................................... 31
CE Compliance ................................................................................................................................................... 34
Document revision history ........................................................................................................................................ 52
Index ........................................................................................................................................................................... 53
Network points list for BACnet and Modbus ................................................................................................. 35
Network points list for N2 and LonWorks ...................................................................................................... 43
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What is the RTU Open controller?
NOTE
The RTU Open supports the following:
ZS Sensors
Third party protocols
Mixed systems
California Title 24
Equipment Touch
Introduction
The RTU Open controller (part# OPN-RTUM2) is available as an integrated component of a Carrier rooftop unit, or
as a field-installed retrofit product.
The RTU Open controller is available in both English or Metric units. The metric version has (-M) appended
to the part number. Everything in this document applies to both versions.
Its internal application programming provides optimum rooftop performance and energy efficiency. RTU Open
enables the unit to run in 100% stand-alone control mode or it can communicate to the Building Automation
System (BAS).
•
IAQ/CO2. Sensors provide:
○ Space setpoint offset adjustment
○ Pushbutton override
○ Occupancy indicator
•
following protocols:
○ BACnet
○ Modbus
○ Johnson N2
○ LonWorks
•
- 3 models are available for monitoring space temperature, space relative humidity, and space
- On-board DIP switches allow you to select the baud rate and choose one of the
- Supports CCN air terminals using Linkage to BACnet RTU Open Air Source
•
accordance with California Title 24 requirements
•
device with a 4.3 in. color LCD display that you connect to the RTU Open (driver v6.00:082 or later) to view or
change its property values, schedule equipment, view trends and alarms, and more, without having to access
the system's server.
The RTU Open’s application supports detailed color graphics, status, properties, alarms, trends, performance,
configuration, and help on the Equipment Touch. In addition, an RTU Open Startup Wizard has specific
screens to facilitate the Carrier Controls installation technician in initially configuring the RTU Open.
For more details about the Equipment Touch, see the Equipment Touch Installation and Setup Guide.
N.C. contact must be used as a primary safety device for approved fire shutdown operation. N.O. contact for monitoring only.
If a function other the default is used, do NOT connect wires from J1-x.
- Analog Input
- Digital Input
no safeties are used. See "To wire inputs and outputs" in the
Open wiring harness assembly terminations.
Parallel screw terminal at J5 (J5 - 1 = J2 - 6, J5 - 3 = J1 - 10, J5 - 5 = J1 - 2) may be used in place of the associated flying leads
at the harness (Part# OPN-RTUHRN). See "To wire inputs and outputs" in the
information.
2
- Analog Output
- Digital Output
- 24 Vac required at this wire to provide
- 8
- 7 & 8
- 5 & 6
- 2 & 3
status. Provide a jumper from J1 - 1 to
RTU Open Installation Guide for additional information on the RTU
Protocols are the communication languages spoken by the control devices. The main purpose of a protocol is to
communicate information in the most efficient method possible. Different protocols exist to provide specific
information for different applications.
In the BAS application, many different protocols are used, depending on manufacturer. Different protocols do not
change the function of the controller, but they typically require the owner to change systems or components in
order to change from one protocol to another. The RTU Open is an effective solution to minimize the amount of
controllers that you may need to change in order to communicate with different types of protocols.
You can set the controller to communicate 1 of 4 different protocols:
• BACnet MS/TP (page 7)
• Modbus (page 9)
• N2 (page 12)
• LonWorks (page 14)
The default setting is BACnet MS/TP. Switch 3 (
(
) and
) set the board’s network address. See table below for specific switch settings. The third
party connects to the controller through port
LonWorks Option Card.
•Changing protocol requires no programming or point assignment by the installer or operator.
) on the board sets protocol and baud rate. Switches
for BACnet MS/TP, Modbus, and N2, and through
for the
•Power must be cycled after changing the
Card to
.
) -
) settings or connecting the LonWorks Option
Master Unused Off Off Off On Off Select Baud Select Baud
(Default)
Slave Unused Off Off On On Off Select Baud Select Baud
Refer to Appendix B (page 46) for the Protocol Implementation Conformance Statement, or download the latest
from BACnet International http://www.bacnetinternational.net/catalog/index.php?m=28.
This controller counts as a full load on the MS/TP bus.
1 Turn
2 Using the rotary switches
the RTU Open's power.
Changes made to the switches when the controller is on will not take effect until the power is cycled!
Set the
Valid addresses are 01-99.
The rotary switches also determine the BACnet device instance of the controller on the BACnet
network. The BACnet device instance is automatically generated based on the scheme 16101xx, where “16”
is the BACnet vendor ID for Carrier Corporation, and xx equals the rotary switch address.
and the arrow on the
generated as 1610101.
To set the controller’s MS/TP MAC address to 01, point the arrow on the
) switch to the tens digit of the address, and set the
) and
) switch to 1. Internally, the BACnet device instance is automatically
), set a unique MS/TP MAC address for the RTU Open.
) switch to the ones digit.
) switch to 0
3 Set the
4 Set
5 Leave
Comm Selector DIP switches
19.2k, 38.4k, or 76.8k bps).
Use the same baud rate and communication settings for all controllers on the network segment. The
RTU Open is fixed at 8 data bits, No Parity, and 1 Stop bit for this protocol's communications.
Off Off
On Off
Off On
On On
Comm Selector DIP switches
and
in the OFF position. These switches are not applicable to MS/TP.
It may be necessary to adjust the following MS/TP protocol timing settings through the Equipment Touch device:
Max Masters
Max Info Frames
NOTES
Modbus
To set up the RTU Open for Modbus
off
NOTE
MSB (SW1
LSB (SW2
7 Verify that the BAS is reading or writing to the proper BACnet objects in the controller. Refer to Appendix A for
the points list for the controller.
8 Verify that the BAS is sending his requests to the proper MS/TP MAC address of our controller.
9 Present the BAS company with a copy of the controller’s BACnet PICS so that they know which BACnet
commands are supported. The PIC statements are updated regularly. Please refer to the BACnet website
http://www.bacnetinternational.net/catalog/index.php?m=28 for the latest information. In certain
situations, it may be necessary to adjust the MS/TP Protocol timing settings through the Equipment Touch
device.
- defines the highest MS/TP Master MAC address on the MS/TP network.
For example, if there are 3 master nodes on an MS/TP network, and their MAC addresses are 1, 8, and 16, then
Max Masters would be set to 16 (since this is the highest MS/TP MAC address on the network).
This property optimizes MS/TP network communications by preventing token passes and “poll for master”
requests to non-existent Master nodes.
In the above example, MAC address 16 knows to pass the token back to MAC address 1, instead of counting up to
MAC address 127. Each MS/TP master node on the network must have their Max Masters set to this same value.
The default is 127.
- defines the maximum number of responses that will be sent when the RTU Open receives the
token. Any positive integer is a valid number. The default is 10 and should be ideal for the majority of applications.
In cases where the RTU Open is the target of many requests, this number could be increased as high as 100 or
200.
•MS/TP networks can be comprised of both master and slave nodes. Valid MAC addresses for master nodes
are 0 – 127 and valid addresses for Slave nodes are 0 - 254.
•If the third party attempts to communicate to the controller but does not get a response, make sure the
controller is set as a BACnet MS/TP (m) master. The BACnet software asks the controllers, “Who Is?” This is
to auto-locate devices on the network. Only controllers set as masters will answer this request.
•See Appendix A (page 35) for Points Mapping tables.
Refer to Appendix C (page 47) for the Modbus Protocol Implementation Conformance Statement (PICS).
1 Turn
2 Using the rotary switches, set a unique Modbus slave address for the RTU Open. Set the
Commissioning the controller for LonWorks communication
The following example shows the DIP switches set for 38.4k baud and the LON-OC enabled.
6 Plug the LON-OC's ribbon cable into Comm Option Port
The controller must be
before being connected.
on the controller. See illustration below.
7 Connect the LonWorks network to the LON-OC via the 2-pin
The 2-pin
type is
port provides TP/FT-10 channel compatibility. The TP/FT-10 or "Free Topology" network
. Use 24 to 16 AWG twisted pair wire.
port.
8 Turn on the RTU Open's power.
9 Commission the controller for LonWorks communication. See instructions below.
Before a device can communicate on a LonWorks network, it must be commissioned. Commissioning allows the
system integrator to associate the device hardware with the LonWorks system’s network layout diagram. This is
done using the device’s unique Neuron ID.
A network management tool such as Echelon’s LonMaker is used to commission each device, as well as, to assign
addressing. Specific instructions regarding the commissioning of LonWorks devices should be obtained from
documentation supplied with the LonWorks Network Management Tool.
Check the following to troubleshoot your RTU Open:
DS3 - DS6
Network Communications
SW3
DS7
Browse
When a new device is first commissioned onto the LonWorks network, the system integrator must upload the
device’s External Interface File (XIF) information. LonWorks uses the XIF to determine the points (network
variables) that are available from a device. The RTU Open has a set of predefined network variables. These
variables can be bound or accessed by the Network Management Tool.
The
feature of the Network Management Tool allows you to read real-time values from the RTU Open. The
Network Management Tool allows you to test integration prior to binding the controller's network variables to other
LonWorks nodes.
1 Verify that the BAS and controller are both set to speak the LonWorks protocol by theComm Selector DIP
switches
.
2 Verify that the BAS and the controller are both set for the same baud rate:
○ 38.4k for LonWorks
○ Baud rate DIP switches DS2 and DS1
○ Obtain a Modstat of the controller. Scroll to the bottom of the page to
to view
the active protocol and baud rate.
3 BAS must be reading or writing to the proper point addresses on the controller.
4 Verify that the Comm Option Port is enabled on the controller. The Comm Option Port setting must be set via
(switch
). It should be in the ON position to enable LonWorks communication.
5 Verify that controller has been properly commissioned onto the LonWorks network. See Commissioning the
controller for LonWorks communication (page 15).
6 Use the
feature of the network management tool to verify that you can communicate and get real-
time values from the controller before connecting the BAS.
7 Once you have confirmed communications with the controller using the network management tool, connect
the BAS.
8 Verify that the BAS is connected properly to the LonWorks Option Card's 2-wire TP/FT-10 Net port, which is
polarity insensitive. The BAS may have to configure jumper or DIP switches on their end to support TP/FT-10.
To start up the RTU Open, you need one of the following user interfaces to the controller. These items let you
access the controller information, read sensor values, and test the controller.
application -
Runs on a laptop that connects to controller's Local Access port
device -
2
Connects to controller's Rnet port
application
Available for BACnet systems only
device
Available for BACnet systems only
1
Temporary or permanent
interface
Permanent interface
Temporary or permanent
interface
Temporary interface
Wire to an MS/TP network connector and a 24 Vac power supply 3
1
Requires a USB Link (Part #USB-L).
2
See the Equipment Touch Installation and Setup Guide for detailed instructions.
3
See the System Touch Installation and Setup Guide for detailed instructions.
If multiple controllers share power but polarity was not maintained when they were wired, the
difference between the controller's ground and the computer's AC power ground could damage the USB Link and
the controller. If you are not sure of the wiring polarity, use a USB isolator between the computer and the USB
Link. Purchase a USB isolator online from a third-party manufacturer.
Fire Shutdown
Safety chain
Supply Air Temp Sensor
Space Temp Sensor
Supply Fan Status
Supply Fan Alarm Service Timer
Cooling
Outdoor Air Temperature
Cooling Lockout Temperature
Supply Air Temperature
Space Temperature
The RTU Open supply fan may be configured for 1 of 3
•
- The fan operates at one speed only and provides on/off operation
•
- The fan operates at 1 of 2 speeds depending on the mode of operation and load conditions.
:
During fan only or single stage cooling, the fan operates at low speed. During heating, second stage cooling,
dehumidification, or if maximum economizer operation is required, the fan operates at high speed.
•
- The fan operates at a variable speed to meet the load conditions and SAT safety
requirements to provide maximum energy savings by minimizing fan horsepower consumption. Fan speed is
NOT controlled by static pressure.
The RTU Open supply fan may be configured for 1 of 3
•
- The fan cycles on/off in conjunction with heating or cooling
•
- The fan runs continuously during occupancy and intermittently during unoccupied periods with
:
heating or cooling
•
- The fan runs continuously regardless of occupancy or calls for heating and cooling
Occupancy can be determined by Linkage, BACnet schedules, BAS schedules, or in response to a remote
occupancy switch.
A
allows the supply fan to continue operating after heating or cooling stops.
If the following alarms are active, the fan turns off immediately, regardless of the occupancy state or demand:
•
•
•
•
alarm
alarm
The RTU Open does not include smoke-control functions such as smoke-purge, zone-pressurization, or smokeventilation.
The RTU Open may be configured to accept a
input to provide proof the supply fan is operating.
When enabled, a loss or lack of fan status will stop heating and cooling operation.
A
function is available to track the number of supply fan run hours and generate
an alarm when the accumulated runtime exceeds the set threshold.
The RTU Open's application and configuration determines the specific cooling sequence. The RTU Open can
control up to 2 stages of cooling with an additional output for a reversing valve (heat pump applications). The
number of stages is configurable or is defined by unit type.
The following conditions must be true for the cooling algorithm to operate:
• Heat mode is not active and the 5-minute time guard between modes has expired
• Economizer is unavailable, or if the Economizer is active, mechanical cooling is available if the economizer is
open > 90% for at least 7.5 minutes, the SAT > [
+ 0.5 °F (.27 °C)].
+ 5 °F (2.7 °)] and SPT > [
The cooling relays are controlled by the Cooling Control PID Loop and Cooling Capacity algorithm. They calculate
the desired number of stages needed to satisfy the space by comparing the
•
•
when occupied
when unoccupied
to the:
When the cooling algorithm preconditions have been met, the compressors are energized in stages, as applicable.
Anti-recycle timers are employed to protect the equipment from short-cycling. There are fixed 3 minute minimum
on-times, and 5 minute off-times for each compressor output.
During compressor operation, the RTU Open may reduce the number of active stages if the rooftop supply air
temperature falls below the
started again after the normal time-guard period has expired, if the
the
. A compressor staged off in this fashion may be
has increased above
.
functions are available (1 for each stage of compression). This function tracks
the number of compressor run hours and generates an alarm when the accumulated runtime exceeds the
threshold set by the adjustable compressor service alarm timers.
The RTU Open provides an analog economizer output for rooftop units with economizer dampers. Economizer
dampers may be used to provide indoor air quality control and free cooling when outside air conditions are
suitable.
The following conditions must be true for economizer operation:
• The
• The indoor fan is on
• The unit has a valid
• The unit has a valid
If the RTU Open is configured for VFD or 2-speed fan, the economizer minimum position is adjusted to provide a
constant amount of outdoor air. If the fan is on high speed or is configured for single-speed fan, the economizer
minimum position will be set to the
fan, and the fan is on low speed, the economizer minimum position will be set to the
If all preceding conditions are true, the economizer PID loop modulates the damper between the minimum
position and 100% open..
During economizer operation, the economizer position is reduced as the SAT falls below the
The RTU Open provides FDD (Fault Detection and Diagnostics) for economizer operation in compliance with
California Title 24. The FDD logic will detect an economizer that fails to close, fails to open, is stuck fully open, and
fails to fully open. Each condition will cause an Economizer Operation alarm to occur and the specific fault
condition will be displayed.
+ 5 °F (2.8 °C), but never closes below the applicable minimum position.
The RTU Open may enable and disable an exhaust fan, based on either the controller’s occupancy or its
economizer damper position. If the
displayed in the
If
is automatically adjusted based on the fan’s air delivery. The
section.
is
, the
is set to
or
, the
used for control is
binary output (BO-8) is energized while the RTU Open
is occupied and de-energized when unoccupied.
If
damper output exceeds the
economizer output falls below the
is No, the
binary output (BO-8) is energized when the economizer
value by a fixed hysteresis of 10%.
value. The output remains energized until the
allows the rooftop equipment with an economizer damper to use outdoor air to purge the
space of contaminants just prior to the beginning of the occupied period.
The following conditions must be true for pre-occupancy purge to operate:
•
•
set to
set to
• A local time schedule is configured
• The local time schedule is currently unoccupied and the remaining time is less than the configured
When the RTU Open schedule is unoccupied and the remaining unoccupied time is less than the purge time, the
supply fan starts. The economizer damper opens to the configured
continues to operate in this mode until the occupied start time is reached. The
the
section.
during unoccupied periods.
The following conditions must be true for unoccupied free cooling to operate:
•
allows rooftop equipment with an economizer damper to use outdoor air for free cooling
set to
. The RTU Open
state is displayed in
• The system is unoccupied
• The outside air temperature is below the
• The outside air temperature is less than the space temperature
When the RTU Open schedule is unoccupied and the space temperature rises at least 1 °F (.5 °C) above the
, the supply fan starts. The economizer damper opens as necessary to cool the space.
The RTU Open continues to operate in this mode until the space is satisfied or the outside air conditions are no
longer suitable for free cooling.
The RTU Open may use either of 2 different
methods.
is used for
heat pump applications and adjusts the effective setpoints to achieve the occupied setpoints by the time
scheduled occupancy begins. This prevents or minimizes the need for auxiliary heat. The Optimal Start recovery
period may begin as early as 4 hours prior to occupancy. The algorithm works by moving the unoccupied setpoints
toward the occupied setpoints. The rate at which the setpoints move is based on the outside air temperature,
design temperatures, and capacities.
The following conditions must be true for learning adaptive optimal start to operate:
•On the
page >
to 1 and must be set greater than
tab >
disables
>
>
) and less than or equal to 4.
, the default value is set
•The system is unoccupied
If the controller does not have a valid outside air temperature, then a constant of 65°F (18.3°C) is used.
This value is not adjustable.
The actual equation that the controller uses to calculate
is nonlinear. An
approximation of the result is shown below.
The values in the graph below are Fahrenheit.
To change
1 In the navigation tree, select the equipment that you want to change.
switches from unoccupied to the occupied setpoints at a calculated time prior to occupancy. This minimizes the
operation of the unit’s fan. The Optimal Start recovery period may begin as early as 4 hours prior to occupancy.
The time at which the setpoints move is based on the difference between the current space temperature and the
desired setpoint, multiplied by the "K" factor, or recovery rate, for the required mode of operation.
The following conditions must be true for Temperature Compensated Optimal Start to operate:
•On the
to 1 and must be set greater than
•The system is unoccupied
To change Temperature Compensated Optimal Start settings:
1 In the navigation tree, select the equipment that you want to change.
2 On the
. This defines the equipment’s recovery rate in minutes / deg.
You may use an enthalpy switch to indicate the suitability of outdoor air for economizer cooling. You can use either
an outdoor air or differential enthalpy switch. A differential enthalpy switch has a sensing device in both the
outdoor and return air streams. A differential enthalpy switch indicates when outside air is more suitable to be
used than the return air and is available for economizer cooling. If no enthalpy switch is configured, a network
point (Object Name: oae) is available. This point is displayed in the i-Vu® application and an Equipment Touch as
The sequence of operation for economizer cooling is the same with or without an enthalpy switch, except that an
enthalpy switch imposes one more validation on the suitability of outside air for economizer cooling. An
met.
(BACnet).
that is
that is
is a second start method used for gas or electric heating applications. It
page >
page >
tab >
tab >
disables
>
>
) and less than or equal to 4.
>
, click
, the default value is set
or
disables the economizer and the outside air damper goes to its minimum position. An
enables the economizer if a call for cooling exists and the remaining preconditions are
installing an air quality (CO2) sensor. A CO2 sensor may be terminated at the RTU Open, or a subordinate zone
controller, when part of a zoned system.
An outdoor air quality sensor may also be installed and terminated at the RTU Open, but it is not required. When
an outdoor air quality sensor is not installed, the algorithm uses 400ppm as the fixed outdoor air CO2 level.
The following conditions must be true for the
• The system is occupied
• The supply fan has been started for at least 30 seconds
is controlled on rooftop equipment with an economizer.
algorithm to operate:
sequence is enabled by
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Sequence of Operation
Indoor Air CO2
Vent Dmpr Pos / DCV Min Pos
Indoor Air CO2
DCV
Max Vent Damper Pos
Heating
Reversing Valve
Outdoor Air Temperature
Heating Lockout Temperature
Supply Air Temperature
Space Temperature
Space Temperature
Effective Occupied Heating Setpoint
Effective Unoccupied Heating Setpoint
Supply Air
Temperature
Maximum Heating SAT
Supply Air Temperature
Maximum Heating SAT
Heat Pump operation
HP O/B
Y1/W1
HP O/B
(B)
Y2
W1
Y1/W1
W1
As the air quality within the space changes, the minimum position of the economizer damper changes, which
allows more or less outdoor air into the space, depending on the relationship of the indoor air CO2 level to the
differential setpoint.
The
position is then compared against the
algorithm calculates a minimum position value using a PID loop. The CO2 minimum damper
setpoint and the greatest value becomes the
final minimum damper position of the economizer output.
The degree to which the outside air damper may be opened by the
setpoint, which is adjustable between ten and sixty percent (10 – 60%).
algorithm is limited by the
The specific heating sequence is determined by the controller's application and configuration. The RTU Open
controls up to two stages of gas or electric heating with an additional output for a
applications).
The following conditions must be true for the heating algorithm to operate:
•The
is less than the
•The indoor fan has been ON for at least 30 seconds
setpoint
(Heat Pump
• The unit has a valid
• The unit has a valid
• Neither Cool mode nor economizer are active and the time guard between modes has expired
The heating relays are controlled by the Heating Control PID Loop and Heating Stages Capacity algorithm, which
calculate the desired number of stages to satisfy the space by comparing the
•
•
When the heating algorithm preconditions have been met, the heating is energized in stages. Anti-recycle timers
are employed to protect the equipment from short-cycling. There are fixed one minute minimum on and off times
for each heating output.
During heating operation, the RTU Open may reduce the number of active stages if the rooftop
exceeds the
again after the normal time-guard period has expired, if the
setpoint.
The RTU Open can control heat pumps
provides a separate output (BO-7) to control a reversing valve. The reversing valve control may be
configured to be energized with a call for heating
The sequence of operations are as previously described for heating and cooling except that the Y1 and
are compressor outputs, energizing mechanical heating or cooling, depending on the state of the reversing valve.
and W2 are used for auxiliary heat. Up to two stages are available.
Selection
sequences of operations are as described for Heating (page
is not used in this application.
is for heat pumps that do not require a O terminal to energize the reversing valve. The
input
input
when occupied
when unoccupied
setpoint. A heat stage turned off in this fashion may be started
and
.
, or energized with a call for cooling (O).
has decreased below the
24) and Cooling (page 19). The reversing valve output
and W2 are used for auxiliary heat. Up to two stages are available.
The RTU Open provides occupied and unoccupied dehumidification on units that are equipped with the Carrier
Humidi-MiZer™ option from the factory. This requires a space relative humidity sensor or a humidistat for control.
The following conditions must be true for the dehumidification control to operate:
• The
• The
has been on for at least 30 seconds
is greater than the
setpoint
• The unit has a valid
• The unit has a valid
• The unit has a valid
• Heat mode is not active and the time guard between modes has expired
When using a relative humidity sensor to control dehumidification, occupied and unoccupied dehumidification
setpoints are used.
When using a humidistat, the setpoints are not used. The humidistat indicates a high-humidity condition.
When a high indoor relative humidity condition is indicated and the above conditions are satisfied, the RTU Open
enters the dehumidification mode, energizing the Humidi-MiZer™ output.
The mode continues until the space relative humidity falls below the active setpoint by a 5% fixed Hysteresis when
a humidity sensor is used, or when there is no longer a call for dehumidification where a humidistat is used.
See the base unit / Humidi-MiZer™ operations manual for additional information.
The RTU Open may employ a demand limit strategy. Demand limiting in the RTU Open works through setpoint
expansion. The controller’s heating and cooling setpoints are expanded in steps or levels. The degree to which the
setpoints are expanded is defined by the
Each
yields a 1
(2.2
The BACnet
leaves the standard occupied and unoccupied heating and cooling setpoints in effect. Levels 1 through 3 expands
occupied heating and cooling setpoints.
°F (.5 °C) expansion,
°C) expansion.
input
input
or
input
.
(1 through 3) adjusts the heating and cooling setpoints outwards. By default,
yields a 2 °F (1.1 °C) expansion, and
variable sets the desired level of setpoint expansion in the receiving controller.
yields a 4 °F
A
mounted within the space served by a single zone rooftop. The
heating, when active (an open door or window is detected). Economizer cooling, if available, continues to operate.
The input provides a configurable alarm delay (60 second default) before heating and cooling is disabled.
may be configured on any unused binary input. A typical application is a door or window contact
disables mechanical cooling and any
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Sequence of Operation
Remote Occupancy
Remote occupancy
Remote
Occupancy
Remote Occupancy
Occupancy Source
Remote Occ Input
Remote Occupancy
Fire Shutdown
Fire Shutdown
Compressor Safety
Compressor Safety
Compressor Safety Alarm
Properties
Equipment
Alarms
Fan Status
Fan Status
may be configured on any unused binary input channel. A typical application is a remote
contact, controlled by a third party, or an occupancy sensor to set the controller's occupied mode. The
function requires both an input configured for
to operate.
Once configured, the controller will operate in the occupied or unoccupied mode, as determined by the state of
the
shutdown contact, which, when active, immediately shuts down equipment operation.
may be configured on Binary Input 5. A typical application involves a smoke detector or fire
on most Carrier rooftop equipment.
A
equipment requires attention.
Cooling, heating, and supply fan outputs are not interrupted except where the RTU Open is configured for Heat
Pump operation. When configured for Heat Pump, and in the heating mode, a compressor safety fault will cause
the available stages of electric heating to be enabled in place of mechanical heating.
Normal operation resumes when the compressor safety circuit is de-energized.
may be configured on Binary Input 3. A compressor safety tripped indicator circuit is available
input.
is shown on
page >
tab >
, and
and indicates that the
set to
switch, current sensing relay, or other device that provides a supply fan running verification.
Enabling this function displays the supply fan’s status on the equipment graphic.
If the controller loses fan status during operation, heating and cooling are disabled, the economizer damper (if
available) is closed, and an alarm for loss of status is indicated.
If the fan status is on when the controller is commanding the fan off, the unit remains in the off state. An alarm is
generated indicating that the fan is running when it should be off.
may be configured on any unused binary input channel. A typical application would be an airflow
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Sequence of Operation
Filter status
Filter
Filter
Dirty
Alarms
NOTE
Alarms
Properties
Equipment
Alarms
Safety Chain
Fire/Smoke Shutdown
Fire Shutdown
Gas Valve
Compressor Status
Space Temperature
Space Temperature
Alarming Temperature
Space Temperature
Alarm Limit Exceeded
Space Temperature
SPT Sensor
Shutdown
Active
status may be configured on any unused binary input channel. A typical application is a differential pressure
switch that senses the pressure drop across a filter bank.
When the pressure across the filter bank exceeds the setpoint of the differential pressure switch, the
is displayed as
on the controller graphic. An alarm indicates a dirty filter.
status
Some of the
tab >
not configured.
Examples: Low or High Temperature Cutouts (Freezestat / Firestat). This alarm indicates the safety chain circuit
(Input 4) is open. Cooling, heating, and supply fan operation stop after appropriate time guards. Normal operation
resumes when the safety chain circuit is complete.
Examples: Smoke detectors or fire shutdown relays. This alarm indicates this device (Input 5) has tripped. Cooling,
heating, and supply fan operation immediately stop. Reset fire shutdown contact to resume normal operation.
– If configured for the IGC input function, the RTU Open will compare the state of this input with the
requirement for heat (W1 or W2). If the IGC input, which detects an active flame in the gas heat section, is present
1 minute after any call for heating has ended, a gas valve failure alarm will occur, indicating a stuck gas valve.
alarm indicates the base unit's compressor safety circuit is energized. Cooling, heating, and supply fan outputs are
not interrupted except when the RTU Open is configured for Heat Pump. Normal operation resumes when the
compressor safety circuit is de-energized.
If the Heat Pump is a HP O/B Ctrl type and is in the heating mode, it will automatically replace the compressor
stage(s) with the equivalent number of auxiliary heat stages, as available.
•If it's a Carrier Heat Pump HP Y1/W1 Ctrl, there is only 1 auxiliary heat stage output and the staging is done
by the machine itself. The RTU Open control does not take any action.
•For a non-Carrier Heat Pump, when configured for 2 stages of aux heat and two compressors, Compressor 1
is replaced by Aux Heat Stage 1 and Compressor 2 is replaced by Aux Heat Stage 2.
The compressor output stays on when the safety alarm is present. For cooling, the alarm indicates the
compressors are not operating. See Heat Pump operation (page 24) for further information.
active (Alarm), displays additional values for the space temperature when the alarm condition occurred and the
alarm limit exceeded.
The following values are related to the
•
occur and is only visible when the
•
temperature and is only visible when the
actively communicating. The alarm is reset when normal SPT sensor communications resume, if power is cycled to
the controller, or if the
functions described in this section will only be visible on the
when the appropriate inputs are configured. Alarms are not initiated when the input is
page >
- You may use the RTU Open's safety chain circuit to shut down the unit for a safety condition.
- You may configure the RTU Open to accept a
contact on Input 5.
– You may configure the RTU Open to monitor the base unit’s compressor safety circuit. This
– This alarm indicates if the space temperature is outside the configured alarm limits. If
alarm:
– Displays the value of the space temperature that caused the alarm condition to
is in an alarm state.
– Displays the value of the alarm setpoint that was exceeded by the alarming
is in an alarm state.
– This alarm indicates a communication failure of a connected SPT sensor that previously had been
Failed to Fully Open, Failed to Open, Failed to Close
Stuck Open
– This alarm indicates a communication failure of a connected ZS sensor that had previously been
actively communicating. The alarm is reset when normal ZS sensor communications resume, if power is cycled to
the controller, or if the
point is set to
.
– This alarm indicates that at least 1 ZS sensor is configured in the Sensor Binder properties
and is not communicating. The alarm is reset when the configured ZS sensor is communicating or the
configuration is changed to reflect the sensor is no longer connected to the Rnet.
– This alarm indicates an invalid sensor condition in a physically connected space
temperature sensor (SPT Sensor/T5*). Cooling, heating, and supply fan operation stop after the appropriate time
guards. Normal operation resumes when the controller detects a valid sensor.
– This alarm indicates that the supply air temperature is outside the configured alarm
limits. The alarm is reset to normal when the supply air temperature returns within the configured alarm limits
plus a 5
°F (2.7 °C) hysteresis. This alarm is inhibited until the fan has been running for 15 minutes to allow for
system stabilization after startup.
– This alarm indicates a shorted or open circuit in the SAT input. Cooling, heating, and
supply fan operation stops after the appropriate time guards. Normal operation resumes when the controller
detects a valid sensor.
– The RTU Open generates an
alarm if the CO2 level exceeds the configured
alarm limits. (This alarm is only shown when a valid indoor air quality sensor value is available).
– The RTU Open generates an
alarm if a valid sensor value is
no longer available. For locally connected sensors, the mA input at the associated channel falls below 3.5 mA or
rises above 21 mA. For network sensors, the controller is no longer receiving a value from the network. Cooling,
heating, and supply fan continue to operate. However, the controller’s IAQ control function is disabled until the
fault condition is corrected.
– The RTU Open generates a
alarm if the space humidity level
exceeds the configured low or high alarm limits. (This alarm is only shown when a valid relative humidity sensor
value is available).
– The RTU Open generates a
alarm if a valid
sensor value is no longer available. For locally connected sensors, the mA input at the associated channel falls
below 3.5 mA or rises above 21 mA. For network sensors, the controller is no longer receiving a value from the
network. Cooling, heating, and supply fan operation continues, however, the controller’s Humidi-MiZer™ binary
output is disabled until the fault condition is corrected.
– If the RTU Open is configured to monitor the filter through a hardware input switch contact, it generates a
alarm if the associated input channel detects a dirty filter condition (opposite state of the
the accumulated runtime exceeds the
). Otherwise, if no hardware switch monitoring is used, the RTU Open generates a filter alarm when
>
value (when not set to 0).
“x”
This alarm is most commonly used to indicate a filter replacement is due. Reset the filter service runtime
accumulator by setting the
each setting. Set
>
value to 0 to disable the filter service alarm
to On, back to
, and clicking OK after
function.
– This alarm indicates a shorted or open circuit in the locally connected OAT input.
– This alarm indicates a valid OAT sensor value is no longer available. An alarm
condition can occur from a failed locally connected sensor or if a network OAT value is no longer being received by
the controller. Cooling, heating, and supply fan operation continues. OAT lockouts will not operate while the sensor
is in alarm. Normal operation resumes when the controller detects a valid sensor.
24 Economizer FDD logic. Once detected, this alarm will stay active until the
– This alarm is active when an economizer fault is detected, as required by the CEC Title
input is set to
or the
fan is stopped.
above. Detected fault conditions include
– This point indicates the specific fault detected and announced by the Economizer Operation alarm
alarm if the mA input at the
associated channel falls below 3.5 mA or rises above 21 mA. For network sensors, the controller is no longer
receiving a value from the network. Cooling, heating, and supply fan operation continues. However, the controller’s
IAQ control function uses 400ppm as the fixed outdoor air CO
Open
– The RTU Open generates this alarm when an open circuit is detected at Input 11 and the RTU
>
>
level until the fault condition is corrected.
2
>
is set to T56. Note that only
an open circuit results in an alarm. A short across this input offsets the setpoints negatively by the amount
configured in the
- The RTU Open generates this alarm when any two of the
>
.
>
or 9 are configured identically. Neither input may work reliably and downstream control may be
affected, depending on the function duplicated. The alarm clears and normal control is restored when the input
function duplication is corrected.
and
are configured identically. Neither input may work reliably and downstream control may be affected,
- The RTU Open generates this alarm when the
>
depending on the function duplicated. The alarm clears and normal control is restored when the input function
duplication is corrected.
- The RTU Open generates a this alarm when the accumulated runtime exceeds the
>
value (when not set to 0). This alarm is most commonly used to
indicate an equipment maintenance interval is due. The supply fan runtime accumulator may be reset by setting
the
selection by clicking the
to
disables the supply fan runtime alarm function.
to indicate an equipment maintenance interval is due. The
setting the
selection by clicking the
value to
>
button when it appears. Setting
- The RTU Open generates this alarm when the accumulated runtime exceeds the
>
disables the
>
button when it appears. Setting
- The RTU Open generates this alarm when the accumulated runtime exceeds the
>
to
, and then back to
– acknowledging each
>
value (when not set to 0). This alarm is most commonly used
to
, and then back to
accumulator may be reset by
– acknowledging each
>
alarm function.
r value (when not set to 0). This alarm is most commonly used
value
to indicate an equipment maintenance interval is due. The Compressor 2 runtime accumulator may be reset by
setting the
selection by clicking the
value to
disables the Compressor 2 runtime alarm function. Note that this function is unavailable if the
>
>
button when it appears. Setting
value is not set to
to
, and then back to
>
.
– acknowledging each
- An RTU Open may act as an air source in a zoned system. Carrier systems use a function
called Linkage™ to pass data between a master zone and its air source over an MS/TP network connection. When
the RTU Open is part of a linked system, it will indicate an airside linkage alarm if it loses communications with its
linkage master or if it receives data from more than 1 master zone.
The RTU Open may serve as an air source to an Open Variable Volume Terminal (VVT) system. When the RTU Open
is part of a VVT system and the controllers are wired together to form a network, the controllers may use a method
of communication known as Linkage™. Linkage is a method by which an air source and its subordinate zone
terminals exchange data to form a coordinated HVAC system. The system's air source controller, zone controllers,
and bypass controller are linked so that their data exchange can be managed by one zone controller configured as
the VVT Master.
The VVT Master gathers the following information from the slave zone controllers:
• occupancy status
• setpoints
• zone temperature
• relative humidity
• CO
level
2
• damper position
• optimal start data
The VVT Master performs mathematical calculations and algorithms on the data and then sends the composite
information to the air source. The VVT Master receives information from the air source such as System Mode,
Supply Air Temperature, and Outside Air Temperature (if available), and passes that information to all linked
controllers.
The following paragraphs describe the interaction between the air source (RTU Open) and its subordinate
zones. Additional information regarding Open Zoned Systems may be found in the VVT Zone and VVT Bypass Controller Installation Guides.
The VVT Master determines system operation by prioritizing heating and cooling requirements from all the zones
based on their occupancy and demand. The VVT Master scans the system continuously to determine if any zones
are occupied. Occupied zones are a higher priority than unoccupied zones. The VVT Master evaluates all the
occupied zones' heating or cooling demands and sends a request to the air source (RTU Open) for:
•Cooling, if the number of occupied zones with cooling demands exceeds the number of occupied zones with
heating demands, and the demand is greater than or equal to the number of configured
.
•Heating, if the number of occupied zones with a heating demand exceeds or is equal to the number of
.
If no zones are occupied or no occupied zones require heating or cooling, the VVT Master performs the evaluation
described above for the unoccupied zones.
The VVT Master then gathers the following information and sends it to the air source (RTU Open):
•The setpoints and zone temperature from the zone with the greatest demand for the requested air source
mode (heating or cooling). (This zone is called the reference zone.)
• The system occupancy status
• Most open damper position from any zone
• RH and CO2 values (if applicable)
The air source responds by sending the air source mode, supply air temperature, and outside air temperature. The
air source verifies the mode by comparing its supply air temperature to the space temperature received through
Linkage. See the air source documentation for operation and parameters used to verify its mode. This verification
allows the VVT system to determine if the desired air source mode is actually being provided. For example, if the
VVT Master sends a request for heating and the air source does not have heat or it’s heat has failed, the air
source's actual mode indicates that and it's current mode is sent to the zones so that they can control accordingly.
The system remains in that mode until all zones of that demand are satisfied or until the system mode reselect
timer (default 30 minutes) causes a forced re-evaluation of the system. If there is no demand for the opposite
mode, the reselect timer starts again and the current mode continues until all zones are satisfied or until the
reselect timer expires, repeating the process. If there is a demand for the opposite mode, the VVT Master sends
the reference zone's space temperature and setpoints to the air source and restarts the reselect timer. The air
source re-evaluates its demand based on the new information and goes to the Vent mode until the new mode can
be verified as described above. The amount of time this takes is determined by the air source’s operating
parameters.
The VVT Master continuously evaluates the system and updates the air source with the most current system
demand. Based on the evaluation, the reference zone can change from one zone to another. The evaluation
process continues until there is no demand from any zone or the system mode reselect timer causes a reevaluation of the system conditions.
If no heating or cooling is required or the current air source mode is satisfied, the VVT Master calculates the
weighted average of the occupied and unoccupied heating and cooling setpoints. It also calculates a zone
temperature that is midway between the setpoints (occupied or unoccupied based on the system’s current
occupancy status). This information, plus the occupancy status, is sent to the air source so that its current mode is
disabled and the unit ceases heating or cooling operation. If the system is occupied, the air source fan and OA
damper, if applicable, operate to maintain proper ventilation.
– In a linked system, the air source determines its operating mode and qualifies that
mode based on its own SAT and the referenced zone's temperature. The following modes can be sent by the air
source depending on its configuration:
•
– Air source fan is off.
•
•
•
•
•
– Air source fan is on and providing first cycle of heat when changing from unoccupied to occupied.
– Air source fan is on and providing heat.
– Air source fan is on and providing cooling using economizer only.
– Air source fan is on, and cooling is provided by economizer and mechanical cooling.
– Fire-Life safety override input is active. Air source fan is on providing 100 percent
outside air. Mechanical heating and cooling may be disabled.
•
•
– Air source fan is on, economizer providing ventilation without heating or cooling, providing neutral
– Fire-Life safety override input is active. Air source fan is off.
supply air temperature.
See the air source’s Installation manual for specific operation.
The RTU Open is receiving data from the network segment
Tx
The RTU Open is transmitting data over the network segment
BO#
The binary output is active
NOTE
Run
Error
If Run LED shows...
And Error LED shows...
Status is..
2 flashes per second
Off
Normal
2 flashes per second
2 flashes,
Run
Five minute auto-restart delay after
Troubleshooting
The RTU Open controller acts as an intelligent embedded thermostat to the rooftop unit, but can be monitored and
controlled from a third party network. For this reason, there are 3 distinct components for troubleshooting.
The three parts to the system are:
• The mechanical systems of the rooftop unit
• The RTU Open controller
• The third party network connected
Determining which component needs troubleshooting is the first step.
The RTU Open controller can be used to troubleshoot itself with service test, communicating LED’s, and built-in
alarms, which are discussed in the unit Controls and Troubleshooting instructions. Disconnecting the RTU Open
from the unit control inputs can be valuable in determining whether the problem is related to the unit/equipment,
the controller/equipment, or the controller/network. Generally, this should be the first step in troubleshooting
operational problems. When disconnected from the unit control inputs, simple 24V signals can be used to activate
the units G, Y1, Y2, W1, W2, etc. and verify proper unit operation. If the problem occurs without the RTU Open
connected, then the operator should begin troubleshooting the unit/equipment rather than the RTU Open or
network.
Third party network may also help in troubleshooting the controller and rooftop unit. Third party network
troubleshooting may also be required.
The LED’s indicate if the controller is speaking to the other devices on the network. The LED’s should reflect
communication traffic based on the baud rate set. The higher the baud rate, the more solid the LED’s will appear.
The LED's on the RTU Open show the status of certain functions.
If Tx is not lit, the MS/TP token is not being passed between controllers.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the responsible party for compliance could
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference
in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
BACnet® is a registered trademark of ASHRAE. ASHRAE does not endorse, approve or test products for compliance
with ASHRAE standards. Compliance of listed products to requirements of ASHRAE Standard 135 is the
responsibility of BACnet International. BTL
®
is a registered trademark of BACnet International.
The PIC statements are updated regularly. Please refer to the BACnet website
http://www.bacnetinternational.net/catalog/index.php?m=28 for the latest information.
The RTU Open controller speaks the Modicon Modbus RTU/ASCII Protocol as described in the Modicon Modbus
Protocol Reference Guide, PI-MBUS-300 Rev.J. Further details on the Modbus implementation are described
below.
Product Description:
The RTU Open is a factory-installed rooftop controller that is capable of speaking multiple protocols.
Appendix D: Johnson N2 Protocol Implementation Conformance Statement
Carrier
RTU Open
RTU Open
Communication Types:
Baud
rates:
Data Bits:
Parity:
Stop Bits:
2-wire EIA-485
9600
8
None
1
Network Point Types:
Analog Inputs (AI)
Binary Inputs (BI)
Analog Outputs (AO)
Binary Outputs (BO)
Internal Floats (ADF)
Internal Integers (ADI)
Internal Bytes (BD)
Protocol Commands:
Identify Device Type
Sync Time
Poll Without Acknowledge
Poll With Acknowledge
Read Analog Input
Read Binary Input
Read Analog Output
Read Binary Output
Read Internal Parameter
Write Analog Input
Write Binary Input
Write Analog Output
Write Binary Output
Appendix D: Johnson N2 Protocol Implementation Conformance
Statement
Vendor Name:
Product Names:
Product Model Number:
Protocol Description:
N2 is not a standard protocol, but one that was created by Johnson Controls, Inc. that has been made open and
available to the public. The speed of N2 network is limited to only 9600 baud. The N2 slave address can be set
from 01 to 99.
Product Description:
The RTU Open is a factory-installed rooftop controller that is capable of speaking multiple protocols. The RTU Open
controller speaks the Johnson N2 Open Protocol as described in the Metasys N2 System Protocol Specification (for Vendors) document, revision 6/13/96. Further details on the N2 supported implementation are described
below.
The RTU Open is a factory-installed rooftop controller that is capable of speaking multiple protocols. When the
LonWorks Option Card (LON-OC), is installed in the field, it enables the RTU Open to communicate over a LonTalk
network. The RTU Open does not conform to a standard LonWorks profile, but is self-documenting and any
network management tool can manage and configure it over the network. An external interface file (.XIF), is also
available so that any network management tool can design and configure the RTU Open prior to installation.
Contact your Carrier representative for this .XIF file.
LonWorks is an open protocol that requires the use Echelon's Neuron microprocessor to encode and decode the
LonWorks packets. In order to reduce the cost of adding the Echelon chip to every module, a separate LonWorks
Option Card (LON-OC) was designed to connect to the RTU Open.
This accessory card must be ordered separately and is connected by attaching its ribbon cable into the
connector on the RTU Open. The RTU Open’s baud rate (
communicate with the LON-OC. The address switches (