For use with RS, EL, DL, ME and RO-A units
with Software version 5.8.x.x
Humidication and Evaporative Cooling
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3.4.5 EL - BACnet on-board (Integrated Controller software version 5.8.x.x) 27
3.5 Operating trouble list 29
4 Appendix 32
4.1 Object abbreviations 32
4.2 Declaration of Conformity for the implementation of BACnet protocols (PICS) 33
5 Ordering form 35
3Contents
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1 Introduction
1.1 Notes on this addendum manual
Condair devices equipped with an Integrated Controller can be connected via the corresponding interface
on the Integrated Controller (BACnet on-board) to a BACnet IP network or a BACnet MS/TP network.
This manual describes how to install and congure BACnet on-board (see chapter 3) to connect Condair
devices with Integrated Controller to a building management system.
This addendum manual is intended for use by engineers and properly trained technical personnel. Please
read this manual thoroughly before working on the Integrated Controller.
If you have questions after reading this documentation, please contact your Condair representative.
They will be glad to assist you.
Symbols used in this manual
CAUTION!
The catchword "CAUTION" used in conjunction with the caution symbol in the circle designates notes
in this manual that, if neglected, may cause damage and/or malfunction of the unit or other mate-
rial assets.
WARNING!
The catchword "WARNING" used in conjunction with the general caution symbol designates safety
and danger notes in this manual that, if neglected, may cause injury to persons.
DANGER!
The catchword "DANGER" used in conjunction with the general caution symbol designates safety and
danger notes in this manual that, if neglected, may lead to severe injury or even death of persons.
Safekeeping
Please safeguard this addendum manual in a safe place, where it can be immediately accessed. If the
equipment changes hands, the documentation must be passed on to the new operator.
If the documentation gets mislaid, please contact your Condair representative for replacement.
Language versions
This addendum manual is available in various languages. Please contact your Condair representative
for information.
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1.2 Functions overview
The following table gives you an overview of the supported protocols and functions.
BACnet IPyes
BACnet MS/TP Master Modeyes
BACnet MS/TP Slave Modeyes
BACnet IP and BACnet MS/TP
BTL certied
Remote "RS draining"no
BACnet Service COV (Change of Value)no
Please refer to the BACnet Protocol Implementation Conformance Statement (PICS, see chapter 4.2)
and the objects tables (see chapter 3.4) for detailed information.
BACnet on-board
Integrated controller
no
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2 For your safety
General
Every person working with the Condair Integrated Controller must have read and understood this addendum manual, and the installation manual and operation manual of the Condair Integrated Controller,
before carrying out any work.
Knowing and understanding the contents of the manuals is a basic requirement for protecting the personnel against any kind of danger, to prevent faulty operation, and to operate the unit safely and correctly.
All icons, signs and markings applied to the unit must be observed and kept in readable state.
Qualication of personnel
All work described in this addendum manual may only be carried out by specialists who are well trained and adequately qualied and are authorised by the customer.
For safety and warranty reasons any action beyond the scope of this manual must be carried out only
by qualied personnel authorised by the manufacturer.
It is assumed that all persons working with the Condair Integrated Controller are familiar and comply
with the appropriate local regulations on work safety and the prevention of accidents.
Intended use
The BACnet on-board interfaces Condair Integrated Controller are intended exclusively for connecting
the Condair Integrated Controller to a BACnet based network. Any other type of application, without the
written consent of the manufacturer, is considered as not conforming with the intended purpose and
may lead to the Condair Integrated Controller becoming dangerous.
Operation of the equipment in the intended manner requires that all the information contained in this
addendum manual as well as in the installation manual and operation manual of the Condair
Integrated Controller are observed.
Danger that may arise from the Condair Integrated Controller
DANGER!
Risk of electric shock!
The control unit where the Integrated Controller is located is mains powered. Live parts may
be exposed when the control unit is open. Touching live parts may cause severe injury or
danger to life.
Prevention: Before commencing any work disconnect the corresponding Condair device from the
mains supply via the electrical isolator in the mains supply line, and secure electrical isolator in "Off"
position against inadvertent switching on.
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Safety reporting
All persons working with the Condair Integrated Controller are obliged to report any alterations to the
system that may affect safety to the owner without delay and to secure such systems against ac-cidental power-up.
Prohibited modications to the unit
No modications must be undertaken on the Condair Integrated Controller without the express writ-
ten consent of the manufacturer.
For the replacement of defective components use exclusively original accessories and spare parts
available from your Condair representative.
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3 Network integration via BACnet on-board
3.1 Notes for the planning engineer
3.1.1 Overview
The BACnet on-board functionality of the Integrated Controllers allows to connect Condair devices via
the RJ45 Ethernet interface to a BACnet IP network or via the RS485 interface to a BACnet MS/TP
network without further options.
The following protocol options are available as standard:
Interface on the Integrated
Controller
RJ45 Ethernet portBACnet IPBACnet IP
RS485 interfaceBACnet MS/TPBACnet MS/TP Master or Slave Mode
Please refer to the BACnet object tables in chapter 3.4 for detailed information regarding the available
read out and settings functions.
ProtocolDescription
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3.1.2 Principle network diagrams
3.1.2.1 Principle BACnet network
The principle diagram below shows the connection of the Condair Integrated Controller to a BACnet IP
network.
Principle BACnet IP network
Integrated Controller
(back view)
Ethernet (BACnet IP)
CAT6A cable (or higher) with
RJ45 termination
J2J3
J7
3V
CR2032
(USB)
RJ45
Fig. 1: Principle BACnet IP network
J4J8J11
RJ45
BMS
J6
J10
J12
GND + – GND + – GND + –24V GND
J14
Important: When laying the network cabling,
make sure there is sufcient distance to other
cables, especially if they are connected to the
mains!
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Principle BACnet MS/TP network
The diagram below shows the connection of a Condair Integrated Controller to a BACnet MS/TP network.
The diagram also shows an application an application encountered in practice: BACnet MS/TP communicates with the higher-level BACnet IP via a router.
Ethernet (BACnet IP)
BACnet MS/TP to BACnet IP
Router
RS485 Network (BACnet MS/TP)
Shielded twisted-pair cable:
Integrated Controller
(back view)
J2J3
– 120 Ohm impedance
– Terminate shield at one end only
J6
J4J8J11
BMS
J7
3V
CR2032
RJ45
(USB)
GND
J10
J12
GND + – GND + – GND + –24V GND
J14
Fig. 2: Principle BACnet MS/TP network
–
+
RS485
Important: When laying the network cabling,
make sure there is sufcient distance to other
cables, especially if they are connected to the
mains!
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3.2 Wiring
1. Lead the network cable through a cable gland or the rectangular cable lead-through into the control
unit.
2. Connect network cable according to the following wiring diagrams to the corresponding interface
connector on the Integrated Controller.
BACnet IPBACnet MS/TP
J4
J7
J7
3V
CR2032
J4J8J11
BMS
J2J3
J2J3
J4
J7
J6
J10
J12
GND + – GND + – GND + –24V GND
J14
J7
3V
CR2032
J4J8J11
BMS
–
J6
+
GND
J10
J12
GND + – GND + – GND + –24V GND
J14
RJ45
(USB)
Jumper settings:
Jumper J7 and J4 do not have any effect for
BACnet IP communication.
RJ45
(USB)
Important: all devices must be connected to
each other via GND
Jumper settings:
–
Jumper J7 must be set on all Integrated
Controllers.
–
Jumper J4 must be set on the rst and the last
Integrated Controller in the network (serves
as terminating resistor at the start and end
of the network). Jumper J4 set = terminating
resistor active.
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3.3 Conguration
After network wiring connections have been completed, the Condair Integrated Controller needs to be
setup to operate and communicate through BACnet IP or BACnet MS/TP with the building management
system. This setup includes the settings in the "Communication" and the "Control Settings" submenu
of the Condair Integrated Controller.
3.3.1 Conguring the Condair Integrated Controller (software version 5.8.x.x)
3.3.1.1 Setup the communication parameters
Select "Communication" submenu as shown below.
Password: 8808
Then setup the communication parameters in the corresponding tabs listed below.
Network Parameters Tab
The following network settings are used only for the communication via the integrated BACnet IP interface.
– IP Type: with this setting you determine whether you want to assign the IP
Address, the Subnet Mask, the Standard Gateway as well as the Primary
and Secondary DNS address as xed values or whether these should be
dynamically assigned via a DHCP server.
Note: after 5 unsuccessful attempts at obtaining an address with DHCP
the system will revert to xed assignment
– IP Address: This eld shows the actual IP address of the device assigned
manually or assigned by a DHCP server.
If the parameter "IP Type" is set to "Fix", the IP address of the device can
be set via this eld. If the parameter "IP type" is set to "DHCP", the IP
address of the device is assigned by a DHCP server.
– Subnet Mask: This eld shows the actual subnet mask of the IP network
assigned manually or assigned by a DHCP server.
If the parameter "IP Type" is set to "Fix", the subnet mask can be set via
this eld. If the parameter "IP type" is set to "DHCP", the subnet mask is
assigned by a DHCP server.
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– Default Gateway: This eld shows the actual IP address of the default
gateway assigned manually or assigned by a DHCP server.
If the parameter "IP Type" is set to "Fix", the IP address of the default gateway can be set via this eld. If the parameter "IP type" is set to "DHCP",
the IP address of the default gateway is assigned by a DHCP server.
– Primary DNS: This eld shows the actual IP address of the primary domain
name server (DNS) assigned manually or assigned by a DHCP server.
If the parameter "IP Type" is set to "Fix", the IP address of the primary
domain name server can be set via this eld. If the parameter "IP type"
is set to "DHCP", the IP address of the primary domain name server is
assigned by a DHCP server.
– Secondary DNS: This eld shows the actual IP address of the secondary
domain name server (DNS) assigned manually or assigned by a DHCP
server.
If the parameter "IP Type" is set to "Fix", the IP address of the secondary
domain name server can be set via this eld. If the parameter "IP type" is
set to "DHCP", the IP address of the secondary domain name server is
assigned by a DHCP server.
– MAC Address: Factory set MAC Address (Media Access Control) of the
device. Not modiable.
– Host Name: Host Name of the device automatically generated by the
control. Format: "IC_"+"Serial number of the device". Not modiable.
BMS Timeout Tab
BACnet Parameters Tab
– BMS Timeout: with this setting you determine the maximum time the
humidier will wait with no communication from the BMS network before
warning W35 "BMS Timeout" is triggered. The device is stopped until a
valid signal is transmitted again.
Note: The BMS timeout is only evaluated if the signal source (Path: Menu>
Conguration> Control Settings > Source) is not set to "Analog".
Factory setting: 300 s
Setting range: 1 ... 300 s
– BACnet: with this setting you can activate ("MSTP" or "BACnet/IP") or
deactivate ("Off") the communication via the integrated BACnet interface.
Note: For some settings, the device will reboot to apply the changes.
Important! If the control signal is also to be sent via BACnet, always make
sure that the signal source in the submenu "Conguration> Control settings
> Source" is set to the BACnet protocol, see chapter 3.3.1.2.
Factory setting: Off
Options: Off (BACnet interface deactivated)
MSTP (BACnet MS/TP via RS 485 interface)
BACnet/IP (BACnet IP via RJ45 interface)
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BACnet IP Settings
The following settings appear only, if the parameter "BACnet" is set to "BACnet/IP".
– Device Name: with this setting you determine the name of the device
for the communication via the integrated BACnet interface.
Note: The name assigned here is also assigned to the object name
of the device object.
– Device Description: with this setting you determine a short descrip-
tion of the device.
Note: The device description assigned here is also assigned to the
property "Description" in the device object.
– Device Location: with this setting you determine the designation of
the device location.
Note: The location assigned is also assigned to the property "Location" in the device object.
– Node ID: with this setting you assign a node ID to the device for the
communication over the BACnet IP protocol.
Factory setting: 1001
Setting range: 1 - 4194303
– BACnet IP Port: with this setting you assign a IP port number for the
device.
Factory setting: 47808
Setting range: 1 - 65535
– Foreign Device: With this setting, you determine whether the device
logs in to an external BACnet IP Broadcast Management Device
(BBMD) ("On") so that it can receive broadcast messages (messages
to all participants) on the IP network or not ("Off ").
Note: In an IP network, routers generally block broadcast messages
(messages to all participants) to reduce trafc. This prevents a BACnet
IP device from being detected via the "Who-is" service, or to answer
via the "I-Am" service. In order for the BACnet IP broadcast messages
to be forwarded to other network segments anyway, a BBMD (BACnet
IP Broadcast Management Device) is required. These devices integrated into the IP network forward BACnet IP broadcast messages
to other network segments. Only one BBMD may be integrated per
network segment.
Factory setting: Off
Options: Off or On
– BBMD IP Address: With this setting, you specify the IP address of
the external BBMD to which the device should log on.
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BACnet MS/TP Settings
The following settings appear only, if the parameter "BACnet" is set to "MSTP".
– MSTP Mode: with this setting you determine whether the device should
act as Master or Slave.
Factory setting: Master
Options: Master or Slave
– Baudrate: with this setting you set the Baudrate for the data transfer.
– Device Name: with this setting you determine the name of the device
for the communication via the integrated BACnet interface.
Note: The name assigned here is also assigned to the object name
of the device object.
– Device Description: with this setting you determine a short descrip-
tion of the device.
Note: The device description assigned here is also assigned to the
property "Description" in the device object.
– Device Location: with this setting you determine the designation of
the device location.
Note: The location assigned is also assigned to the property "Location" in the device object.
– Node ID: with this setting you assign a node ID to the device for the
communication over the BACnet MS/TP protocol.
Factory setting: 1001
Setting range: 1 - 4194303
– BACnet MSTP MAC: with this setting you assign a MSTP MAC ad-
dress for the device.
Factory setting: 127
Setting range: 0 - 127 (for Master)
0 - 254 (for Slave)
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3.3.1.2 Setup control settings
By default the Condair Integrated Controller is congured to operate on a hardwired analog control signal
from an external humidity controller or a humidity sensor (if internal P or PI controller is used) connected
to the driver board inside the control unit.
Note: If you want the Condair Integrated Controller to be controlled via a hardwired analog control signal
set "Signal Source" to "Analog" and set the other control settings as required (see "Operation Manual"
of the corresponding device for details).
If you want to control the Condair Integrated Controller via one of the integrated BACnet on-board interfaces the "Control Settings" must be adjusted as follows:
1. Close control unit and switch it on.
2. Select "Control Settings" submenu as shown below.
Password: 8808
3. Set control settings as follows (see rightmost screen):
Signal Source: BACnet
System Mode: Humidifying or Cooling (only by ME)
Control Mode: Demand (if you use an external demand control signal)
RH P (if a sensor signal and proportional controller is used)RH PI (if a sensor signal and proportional-integral controller is used)
Note: see "Operation Manual" of the corresponding for details on control settings.
3.3.1.3 Monitoring of bus communication:
The monitoring of the bus communication described below only takes place if the "Source" parameter
in the "Control Settings" menu is not set to "Analog".
As soon as the control signal (demand or humidity signal) is transmitted via the BACnet IP or BACnet
MSTP bus system, communication via the bus system is also monitored.
The control signal must be periodically updated within the time set in "BMS Timeout".
If the
control signal is not updated within the set time, warning W35 "BMS Timeout" will be triggered and
the humidication will be stopped until a writable object (AV or AO) receives an updated value.
This monitoring is intended to prevent the humidier from humidifying with the last transmitted value in
the event of a bus failure.
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3.4 Communication tables
3.4.1 DL - BACnet on-board (Integrated Controller Software version 5.8.x.x)
Operating Hours AOperating hours unit A0 - 1'200'000 hAI10060R
Operating Hours BOperating hours unit B0 - 1'200'000 hAI10079R
Max Capacity
Capacity A/B
Cylinder A
Cylinder B
Max. capacity
unit A+B
Max. capacity
unit A/B
Actual capacity
unit A
Actual capacity
unit B
1)
1)
1)
1)
5 - 160 kg/h
10 - 360 lb/hr
5 - 45 kg/h
10 - 100 lb/hr
0 - 45 kg/h
0 - 100 lb/hr
0 - 45 kg/h
0 - 100 lb/hr
AI10659R
AI10100R
AI10103R
AI10104R
1)
According to the settings <Imperial> or <Metric> in the EL controller software.
2)
See Error code description in the malfunction list in the EL operation manual.
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Object NameDescriptionRangeObject-TypeObject-ID
Manual Capacity AManual capacity unit A20 - 100%AV10008R/W
Setpoint Channel 1
Band Channel 1
ITime Channel 1
Setpoint Channel 2
Band Channel 2
Damp Channel 2
Digital RH/Demand A1
Digital RH/Demand A2
Setpoint channel 1
unit A
P-Band unit A
(proportional band)
Integral time channel
1 unit A
Setpoint channel 2
limiter unit A
P-Band limiter unit A
(Proportional band)
Damp time channel 2
unit A
Actual humidity or demand via BACnet unit A
Actual humidity or limiter via BACnet unit A
0 - 95%AV10010R/W
6 - 65%AV10011R/W
1 - 60 minAV10012R/W
10 - 95%AV10013R/W
6 - 65%AV10014R/W
1 - 60 sAV10015R/W
0 - 100%
Relinquish Default = 0
0 - 100%
Relinquish Default = 0
AO10044R/W
AO10045R/W
Read (R)
Write (W)
Object NameDescriptionRangeObject-TypeObject-ID
Fan Activate AExternal fan unit A
Fan Activate BExternal fan unit B
Safety Loop A
Safety Loop B
Blower Pack ABlower ready unit A
Blower Pack BBlower ready unit B
Enable Input AEnable contact unit A
Enable Input BEnable contact unit B
Main Contactor AContactor unit A
Main Contactor BContactor unit B
Inlet AInlet valve unit A
Inlet BInlet valve unit B
Drain ADrain pump unit A
Drain BDrain pump unit B
External safety loop
unit A
External safety loop
unit B
0 = Off
1 = On
0 = Off
1 = On
0 = Open
1 = Closed
0 = Open
1 = Closed
0 = Off
1 = On
0 = Off
1 = On
0 = Open
1 = Closed
0 = Open
1 = Closed
0 = Off
1 = On
0 = Off
1 = On
0 = Closed
1 = Open
0 = Closed
1 = Open
0 = Off
1 = On
0 = Off
1 = On
BI1R
BI2R
BI3R
BI5R
BI4R
BI6R
BI80R
BI81R
BI519R
BI520R
BI521R
BI522R
BI523R
BI524R
Read (R)
Write (W)
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3.5 Operating trouble list
ProblemSolutions
Cannot see/change
set object/parameter
from BMS
Condair Integrated Controller does
not respond to humidity values or
demand values written over BACnet.
Check "Control Mode" setting in the "Control Settings" submenu.
– Demand type controls use internal algorithms to generate
a signal telling the Condair Integrated Controller to operate
at a certain output percentage. These types of controls do
not report the detected humidity or temperature level or set
point to the Condair Integrated Controller. As a result the set
point and humidity/temperature levels cannot be monitored
through the Condair Integrated Controller when using demand
controls.
– Sensor ("transducer") type controls report a sensed humidity/
temperature value to the Condair Integrated Controller. The
set point is congured at the control unit and the Condair
Integrated Controller uses internal algorithms to determine
the output percentage. Since the Condair Integrated Controller knows both the set point and humidity/temperature
level, these values may be monitored through the Condair
Integrated Controller.
Note: "Control Mode" must be set to "rH P" or "rH PI".
– Check that Condair Integrated Controller is congured to be
controlled via automation system (see chapter 3.3.1).
Note: If "Source" in the controller settings is set to "Analog"
the Condair Integrated Controller will look for a control signal
connected to the driver board only.
The device will not respond to control
signal connected to the driver board.
The BACnet node ID, BACnet IP port
or BACnet MSTP MAC settings are
not accepted. Original values remain
active.
– Check that "Source" in the controller settings is congured
for "Analog" control.
Note: If the "Signal Source" is set to "Modbus", the Condair
Integrated Controller will look for a control value sent by
the BMS.
– Check if the input is within the valid value range. If this is
not the case, the entered value is ignored.
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ProblemSolutions
Intermittent Communications.
No communication can be
established
– Check whether the wire type and run length meet the require-
ments of the corresponding network.
– Look for wire runs in close proximity to equipment generating
signicant electrical noise (such as VFD's, medical equipment, X-ray machinery, servers, etc.).
– Check that wire shield is terminated at one end only.
– Conrm correct polarity of conductors at each device.
– Check BACnet/LonWorks addresses for conicts with any
device.
Note: Each device on the network must have a unique address.
– Check that latest software version of the device is installed.
– With BACnet IP:
Check the IP address, subnet mask and default gateway.
These parameters must be in the same range as the client
(client = BACnet device, for example a building controller or
workstation requesting data from the humidier)
Check if other network participants or rewalls are blocking
BACnet messages.
– With BACnet MS/TP:
Invalid data
Ensure that all devices in the MS/TP network use the same
baud rate.
Notice: Baud rate 76800 is not a standard baud rate and is
not supported by many devices or notebooks.
Check the times of the properties "APDU Segment Timeout"
and "APDU Timeout" in the Device object. These should
be the same for all subscribers in the same BACnet MS/
TP network.
– With BACnet MS/TP Master:
Check the MAC address. This should be in the range 0-127.
The value in the Device Object property "Max Master" must
be equal to or higher than the MAC address.
– With BACnet MS/TP Slave:
MS/TP slave devices cannot be detected automatically
via the "Who-is" BACnet service and therefore have to be
manually added to the network.
– Check BACnet addresses for conicts with any device.
Note: Each device on the network must have a unique address.
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ProblemSolutions
Error code "0" is shown though a
fault is present on the Integrated
Controller.
Wrong values (e.g. temperature, pressure, mass ow) are shown via BMS.
More variables or additional information is required from the Condair
Integrated Controller.
The "Units" property is not dened
for all BACnet objects, although the
BACnet standard lists these units.
– Check software version of the Integrated Controller. Error
code indication is not supported with software version 1.x.x.x.
– Check software version of the Integrated Controller.
– Check the "Units" setting in the "General" menu.
Contact Condair Technical Services for additional support.
– BACnet objects that have units which differ depending on
the setting "Metric" or "Imperial" are to and with software
version 5.7.x.x not xed implemented. These include units
such as temperature (°C or °F), pressure (bar or psi), mass
ow (kg/h or lb/hr).
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4 Appendix
4.1 Object abbreviations
AI = Analog Input Analog value, readable
AO = Analog Output Analog control signal, readable and writable (with priority)
AV = Analog Value Analog setting, readable and writable
BI = Binary Input Binary state value, readable
BV = Binary Value Binary value, readable and writable
MI = Multistate Input Multistate status value, readable
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4.2 Declaration of Conformity for the implementation of BACnet protocols