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Elite Control
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Installation and Operating Manual ........2
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Elite Control Series
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Contents
1 Explanation of Symbols and Safety
Instructions ............................ 2
1.1 Recognize Safety Information .............2
1.2 Understand Signal Words ................2
1.3 Supplemental Directives .................3
1.4 General Safety Messages ................3
2 Intended Use ........................... 3
3 General Information ..................... 3
3.1 Tools and Materials .....................3
3.2 Display Features .......................4
4 Specifications .......................... 4
4.1 Product Dimensions ....................4
8 Troubleshooting .......................25
9 Disposal .............................. 30
10 Warranty Information ................... 30
1 Explanation of Symbols and Safety Instructions
This manual has safety information and instructions to
help you eliminate or reduce the risk of accidents and
injuries.
1.1 Recognize Safety Information
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert
you to potential physical injury hazards. Obey all
safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid
possible injury or death.
4.2 Cable Length ..........................5
4.3 Available System Inputs ..................5
4.4 Operational Specifications ...............5
5 Wiring Diagrams ........................ 6
6 Installation ............................. 8
6.1 Choosing a Display Panel Location. . . . . . . . .8
6.2 Preparing the Wall ......................8
6.3 Installing an Optional Sensor .............8
6.4 Mounting the Display Panel ..............9
6.5 Testing the Display ......................9
7 Operation .............................. 9
7.1 Understanding the Heating and Cooling
Cycles ..............................10
7.2 Choosing the Control Operation ......... 11
7.3 Using the Control Display Panel ..........13
7.4 Programming the Control ...............14
1.2 Understand Signal Words
A signal word will identify safety messages and property
damage messages, and also will indicate the degree or
level of hazard seriousness.
DANGER!
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE: Used to address practices not related to
physical injury.
Indicates additional information that is not related
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to physical injury.
7.5 Navigation Tree .......................24
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Elite Control Intended Use
1.3 Supplemental Directives
To reduce the risk of accidents and injuries, please
observe the following directives before proceeding to
install or operate this appliance:
• Read and follow all safety information and
instructions.
• Read and understand these instructions before
installing and operating this product.
• The installation must comply with all applicable local
or national codes, including the latest edition of the
following standards:
– ANSI/NFPA70, National Electrical Code (NEC)
– American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC)
1.4 General Safety Messages
WARNING: ELECTRICAL SHOCK, FIRE, AND/
OR EXPLOSION HAZARD. Failure to obey the
following warnings could result in death or
serious injury:
• Use only Dometic replacement parts and
components that are specifically approved for use
with the appliance.
• Avoid improper installation, adjustment, alteration,
service, or maintenance of the appliance. Service
and maintenance must be done by a qualified service
person only.
This manual provides all necessary information for the
proper installation and operation of the Elite Control
display panel. Poor installation and misunderstood
operating parameters will result in unsatisfactory
performance and possible failure. The manufacturer
accepts no liability for damage in the following cases:
• Faulty assembly or connection
• Damage to the product resulting from mechanical
influences and excess voltage
• Alterations to the product without express permission
from the manufacturer
• Use for purposes other than those described in the
operating manual
Dometic Corporation reserves the right to modify
appearances and specifications without notice.
3 General Information
This section provides information on the tooling, parts,
and display features for the Elite Control.
The images used in this document are for reference
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purposes only. Components and component
locations may vary according to specific product
models. Measurements may vary ±0.38 in. (10 mm).
The Elite Control models have the same features,
installation procedure, and functionality.
• Do not modify this product in any way. Modification
can be extremely hazardous.
• This product should be installed in a controlled,
indoor environment.
2 Intended Use
The Elite Control is a user-friendly 5-volt logic and
micro controller-based unit designed for use with direct
expansion (DX), reverse-cycle air-conditioning systems,
and chilled-water systems (CW). The 5 button display
panel has 33 programmable parameters, automatic and
manual fan speeds, standard and optional sensor inputs,
and fits both Vimar® Idea and Eikon switch bezels.
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3.1 Tools and Materials
Dometic recommends that the following tools and
materials be used while installing the appliance:
Recommended Tools
Phillips-head Screwdriver Saw
Safety Glasses
Included Parts Quantity
Screws 4
Elite Control 1
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Specifications Elite Control
Additional Parts
Required for CW Installations (not included)
Water Inlet Temperature Sensor X
Optional Parts
Outside Air Temperature (OAT) Sensor X X
Inside Air Temperature Sensor X X
Auxiliary Electric Heater
Room Temperature/Relative Humidity
Combination Sensor
Seawater Low-Limit Temperature Sensor
Pump Sentry Water Sensor X
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Additional parts are not included with the standard control package.
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Available in soware revision C39 and newer.
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2
2
2
DX CW
X X
X X
X
The maximum length for the display and sensor
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cables is 75 (22.9 m).
3.2 Display Features
This section explains the function of the buttons and
indicators on the Elite Control display.
Indicator Indicator Name Function
Displays the inside, set
point, outside, and water
temperatures
Indicates the fan speed as
high, medium, or low
Located below the fan speed
indicator, the LED illuminates
when active
Located above the COOL
mode indicator, the LED
illuminates when active.
• The COOL or HEAT mode
LED also lluminates to
indicate which cycle is
active
When only this indicator is lit, it
indicates the COOL-only mode
is active
• When only this indicator is
lit, it indicates the HEATonly mode is active
• When the indicator is
flashing, indicates the
AUXILIARY HEAT mode is
active
AUTO
AUTO
Temperature LED
Display
Fan Speed
Automatic Fan
Mode
Automatic Mode
Cool Mode
Heat Mode
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1 Elite Control Display
Button Button Name Function
Power
Up
Down
Fan
Mode
Toggles between ON and OFF
mode
Raises the temperature set
point by 1 °F (0.6 °C)
Lowers the temperature set
point by 1 °F (0.6 °C)
Cycles through the different
fan speeds
Selects one of the
four operating modes
(AUTOMATIC, COOL, HEAT,
or DEHUMIDIFICATION) when
the system is in the ON mode
Dehumidification
Mode
Indicates DEHUMIDIFICATION
mode is active
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If parameter P-13 for the auxiliary heat is enabled, it can also be selected and the
display will show A-H.
4 Specifications
The following table lists the Elite Control dimensions,
cables, system inputs, and operational specifications.
4.1 Product Dimensions
Display Panel Dimensions
for the Idea Bezel
Display Panel Dimensions
for the Eikon Bezel
Cut-Out Dimensions for
the Idea Bezel
Cut-Out Dimensions for
the Eikon Bezel
4.4 in. x 3.0 in.
(112 mm x 76 mm)
4.5 in. x 2.9 in.
(114 mm x 74 mm)
2.3 in. x 3.5 in.
(58 mm x 89 mm)
1.9 in. x 2.8 in.
(48 mm x 71 mm)
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Elite Control Specifications
4.2 Cable Length
Display Cable
Self-Contained
Inside Air Temperature
Sensor (optional)
OAT Sensor (optional) 15.0 (4.6 m) Standard
All custom cable lengths
are supplied in standard
5 (1.5 m) increments
15.0 (4.6 m) Standard
7.0 (2.1 m) Standard
75.0 (22.9 m) Maximum
4.3 Available System Inputs
Water Inlet
Temperature Sensor
(CW Installations Only)
High Refrigerant Pressure 1
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4.4 Operational Specifications
Set Point Operating
Range
Ambient Temperature
Operating Range
Displayed
Sensor Accuracy ± 2°F @ 77°F (±1°C @ 25°C)
Low Voltage Limit
100–120 V
Low Voltage Limit
200–240 V
Low Voltage Processor
Reset
Universal Line Voltage 100–240 VAC
Frequency 50 Hz or 60 Hz
Fan Output
65 °F to 85 °F (18 °C to 29 °C )
5°F to 150°F (-15°C to 66°C)
95 VAC
195 VAC
50 VAC
6 A @ 115 VAC
6 A @ 230 VAC
Inside Air Temperature
Sensor (optional)
Low Refrigerant Pressure
(optional)
OAT Sensor (optional) 1
Pump Sentry Water
Sensor (optional)
(DX Installations Only)
Room Temperature/
Relative Humidity
Combination Sensor
(optional)
Valve Output 5 A @ 115/230 VAC
1
1
1
1
For CW Only:
Auxiliary Electric
Heater Output
(using compressor
output L1 and L2)
External Triac 26 A
External Q-Relay 30 A Maximum
Pump Output
Compressor Output
Minimum Operating
Temperature
Maximum Ambient
Operating Temperature
Maximum Rh Conditions 99% Non-condensing
30 A Maximum
1/4 HP @ 115 VAC
1/2 HP @ 230 VAC
1 HP @ 115 VAC
2 HP @ 230 VAC
0°F (-18°C)
180°F (82°C)
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Power Consumption < 5 W
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Wiring Diagrams Elite Control
5 Wiring Diagrams
WARNING: ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD.
Turn power OFF before performing any electrical
installation or maintenance activities. Failure to obey
this warning could result in death or serious injury.
Figure 2 and Figure 3 provide examples of the DX and
CW Wiring for the Elite Control.
Display Jacks (for 8- or 6-pin display and cables)
Inside Temperature Sensor Jack
Not Active
Optional Water-Out Temperature Sensor
Optional Outside Air Temperature Sensor
Low-Pressure
Switch
Optional
DC Blower
High-Pressure
Switch
0-10 VDC
GND
JP5 Temperature Sensor Selection Jumper
JP2 Low Pressure Switch Jumper
Gate Terminals to
Auxiliary Heat Relay
Pump or
Pump Relay Panel
Reversing Valve or
Electric Heat
2 DX Wiring Diagram
Comp L1
Pump L1
Pump L2
Compressor
Fan Run
Capacitor
Comp L2
Fan
Run Capacitor
Ground
L2
Fan L1
L2
L1
2
5
AC
1
6
Start Relay
4
L1
Start
Capacitor
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Elite Control Wiring Diagrams
Optional
DC Blower
JP1 System Selection Jumper
JP5 Temperature Sensor Selection Jumper
0-10 VDC
GND
SMX DISPLAYS ONLY
COM
For Humidistat
COM
For Changeover Switch
L2
L1
L2
Display Jacks (for 8- or 6-pin display and cables)
Inside Temperature Sensor Jack
Required Water Inlet Temperature Sensor
Optional Water-Out Temperature Sensor
Optional Outside Air Temperature Sensor
Ground
L1
AC
Water Valve
3 CW Wiring Diagram
L2
Electric Heat Strip
L1
Fan Run
Capacitor
Fan
L2
L1
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Installation Elite Control
6 Installation
WARNING: ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD.
Turn power OFF before performing any electrical
installation or maintenance activities. Failure to
obey this warning could result in death or serious
injury.
NOTICE: Failure to obey the following notices could
result in damage to the product:
• Do not locate the display panel in direct sunlight,
near any heat-producing appliances, or in a bulkhead
where temperatures radiating from behind the panel
may affect performance.
• Do not mount the display in the supply-air stream or
above or below a supply-air or return-air grille.
• Do not mount the display behind a door, in a corner,
under a stairwell, or any place where there is no freely
circulating air.
• Do not staple sensor cables during installation.
• Do not use a screw gun and do not over-tighten the
screws when mounting the display. Either method
may damage the display.
The system’s display built-in temperature sensor
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is located in the control’s display panel. An
optional inside air temperature sensor is required if
installing the display panel in a cabinet, enclosed
space, or any area where the accurate sensing of
the room temperature would be impaired.
6.2 Preparing the Wall
Cut the cabin wall to fit the display panel, according to
the bezel being used.
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4 Idea Bezel Cutout Dimensions
2.3 in. (58 mm)
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3.8 in. (97 mm)
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2.4 in. (61 mm)
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3.5 in. (89 mm)
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This section describes how to install an Elite Control.
6.1 Choosing a Display Panel Location
Place the display panel in an area that meets the
following location criteria:
• Mounted on an inside wall of the cabin, away from
direct sunlight
• Sets slightly higher than mid-height of the cabin
• Located in an area of freely circulating air
• Placed a maximum distance of 15 (4.6 m) from the
air conditioner
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5 Eikon Bezel Cutout Dimensions
1.9 in. (48 mm)
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3.8 in. (97 mm)
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2.2 in. (56 mm)
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2.8 in. (71 mm)
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6.3 Installing an Optional Sensor
1. Mount the optional sensor according to the
installation instructions included with the sensor.
2. Plug the sensor cable into the appropriate sensor
jack on the upper side of the control board. Refer to
“Wiring Diagrams” on page 6 for details on the
sensor jack locations.
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Elite Control Operation
6.4 Mounting the Display Panel
PRESS SWT
MA DISPLAY CA DISPLAY
DC
HP LP
RES
SEL
LPF EMBLE
CW EMBLE
JP3
JP1 JP2
JP5
JP4
AUX HEAT
GATE
TRM-1
COMPL2FANL2PUMP
6 Plugging in the Display Cable
1. Plug the display cable 8-pin connector into the
upper-right jack on the circuit board.
2. Insert the other end of the display cable into the
display jack on the back of the display panel.
INSIDE H20INH20
J2 J3
J1
PSNB
JP6
VSNB
JP8
COMP
VALVEL1FAN
PUMP
L1L2
L2
L1
L1
P4 P5 P6
6.5 Testing the Display
NOTICE: For DX units only: do not turn the circuit
breaker or power supplied to the unit OFF and then
immediately turn it back ON. Allow at least five minutes
for the refrigerant pressure to equalize. Failure to obey
this notice could result in damage to the air conditioning
unit.
1. Open the seawater-intake ball valve (seacock).
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OUT
L1
2. Turn the display OFF. Wait a minimum of five minutes.
3. Turn the air conditioner circuit breaker ON.
If the seawater pump is on a separate circuit
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breaker, be sure to turn it ON.
4. Turn the display ON.
5. Press the Fan button.
6. Verify that the fan is running and that a steady airflow
is coming out of the supply-air grille.
7. Select a temperature set point lower than the current
cabin temperature.
8. Verify that a steady, solid stream of water is coming
out from the overboard discharge.
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7 Securing the Display
Cutout
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Display Panel
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3. Use the four screws provided to secure the display
panel to the bulkhead. Do not use a screw gun or
overtighten the screws.
4. Snap the bezel onto the display panel frame.
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Bezel
Screw
9. Verify that a steady airflow is continues to flow out of
the supply-air grille.
If the unit is not functioning as expected, refer to
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“Troubleshooting” on page 25.
7 Operation
NOTICE: If the unit is cool-only, change parameter P-33
to CL, then select AUTO mode. Do not set the unit to
AUTOMATIC mode before changing parameter P-33 to
CL. Cool-only units do not heat unless equipped with
auxiliary heating. Failure to obey this notice will cause
the unit to cool in both modes. Refer to “Selecting a
Parameter” on page 16.
When used with optional auxiliary electric heater,
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the fan remains ON for four minutes aer the heater
cycles OFF, even if the fan is set to cycled operation.
The images in this section show the Elite Control
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display, unless otherwise indicated.
This section describes the cycle, programming, and
functions for the Elite Control.
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Operation Elite Control
7.1 Understanding the Heating and Cooling Cycles
The heating and cooling cycles operate differently
depending on the system installed. This section
describes the possible cycles.
7.1.1 Normal Heating or Cooling Cycle
In AUTOMATIC mode, heating and cooling are supplied
as required to meet the cabin temperature set point.
• The system starts a cooling cycle once the cabin
temperature exceeds the temperature set point by
2°F (1°C) and starts a heating cycle once the cabin
temperature falls below the temperature set point by
2°F (1°C). The system continues the cycle until the
cabin temperature equals the set point.
• During a cycle, the cabin temperature must drop
below the set point by at least 4°F (2°C) before the
system switches from cooling to heating or exceed
the set point by at least 4°F (2°C) before the system
switches from heating to cooling. This behavior
prevents small temperature overshoots from causing
the system to switch between heating and cooling
when it is not necessary.
COOL mode supplies cooling only and HEAT mode
supplies heating only.
• The cabin temperature for either mode is maintained
within 2°F (1°C) of the set point by default.
• When the heating or cooling set point is satisfied,
the compressor cycles OFF and the fan returns to low
speed.
To view the current water temperature, press and hold
Power and Down. Refer to “Using the Control Display
Panel” on page 13. The fan remains on low speed
until the adequate water temperature is available.
To provide heat when the required water
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temperature is not available, install the optional
auxiliary electric heater and program parameter
P-13. Refer to “Programming the Control” on page
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7.1.3 Air and Water Temperature
Differential (CW Systems Only)
The electric heater and the chilled-water heat can affect
the CW system.
The optional auxiliary electric heater overlaps with the
chilled-water heat by 22 °F (12° C). The heater turns on
when required and remains on until the chilled-water
temperature exceeds the ambient air temperature by
22 °F (12° C) or until the room temperature is satisfied.
During very cold conditions, the auxiliary electric heat
overlaps the chilled-water heat to supplement heating.
Water Temperature Differential
in °F
Default is 15 °F (-9°C)
22°F (-6°C) Open Off
15°F (-9°C) Open On
7 to 15 °F (-14 to 9 °C) Hysteresis On
7°F (-14°C) Close On
7 to 0 °F (-14 to -18 °C) Close On
0°F (-18°C) Close Off
Valve
Auxiliary
Heater
In Manual Fan Mode, the fan speed remains constant.
7.1.2 Chilled-Water System Operation
(CW Systems Only)
In CW systems, the water valve does not open unless the
water temperature is adequate to heat or cool the cabin.
The adequate heating or cooling water temperature is
defined by the water temperature differential setting in
the control parameters. Refer to “Selecting a Parameter”
on page 16.
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0 to -7 °F (-18 to -22°C) Close Off
-7°F (-22°C) Close Off
-7 to -15 °F (-22 to -26°C) Hysteresis Off
-15°F (-26°C) Open Off
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