Dometic Marine Elite Control User Manual

MARINE

CONTROL UNITS

Elite Control Series

EN Elite Control

Installation and Operating Manual. . . . .2

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Contents

Elite Control

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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

1.4General Safety Messages. . . . . . . . . 3

2 Intended Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

3 General Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

3.1Tools and Materials. . . . . . . . . . . 3

3.2 Display Features . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

4 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

4.1Product Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . 4

4.2 Cable Length. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

4.3Available 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

6.3Installing an Optional Sensor . . . . . . . 8

6.4Mounting the Display Panel . . . . . . . . 9

6.5 Testing the Display . . . . . . . . . . . 9

7 Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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7.1Understanding the Heating and Cooling Cycles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

7.2Choosing the Control Operation. . . . . 11

7.3Using the Control Display Panel. . . . . . 13

7.4 Programming the Control. . . . . . . . 14 7.5 Navigation Tree. . . . . . . . . . . . 24

8Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

9Disposal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

10 Warranty Information.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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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.

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.

IIIndicates additional information that is not related to physical injury.

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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.

•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.

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.

IIThe images used in this document are for reference 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.

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 Parts1	DX	CW
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 Heater2	X	X
Room Temperature/Relative Humidity	X	X
Combination Sensor2
Seawater Low-Limit Temperature Sensor2	X
Pump Sentry Water Sensor	X

1Additional parts are not included with the standard control package.

2Available in software revision C39 and newer.

IIThe maximum length for the display and sensor cables is 75 ft (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
		Temperature LED	Displays the inside, set
			point, outside, and water
		Display
			temperatures
		Fan Speed	Indicates the fan speed as
			high, medium, or low
	AUTO	Automatic Fan	Located below the fan speed
			indicator, the LED illuminates
		Mode
			when active
			Located above the COOL
			mode indicator, the LED
	AUTO	Automatic Mode	illuminates when active.
			• The COOL or HEAT mode
			LED also lluminates to
			indicate which cycle is
			active
			When only this indicator is lit, it
		Cool Mode	indicates the COOL-only mode
			is active
			• When only this indicator is
			lit, it indicates the HEAT-
			only mode is active
		Heat Mode	• When the indicator is
			flashing, indicates the
			AUXILIARY HEAT mode is
			active1
		Dehumidification	Indicates DEHUMIDIFICATION
		Mode	mode is active

1 If parameter P-13 for the auxiliary heat is enabled, it can also be selected and the display will show A-H.

1 Elite Control Display
Button	Button Name	Function
	Power	Toggles between ON and OFF
		mode
	Up	Raises the temperature set
		point by 1 °F (0.6 °C)
	Down	Lowers the temperature set
		point by 1 °F (0.6 °C)
	Fan	Cycles through the different
		fan speeds
		Selects one of the
		four operating modes
	Mode	(AUTOMATIC, COOL, HEAT,
		or DEHUMIDIFICATION) when
		the system is in the ON mode

4 Specifications

The following table lists the Elite Control dimensions, cables, system inputs, and operational specifications.

4..1 Product Dimensions

Display Panel Dimensions	4.4 in. x 3.0 in.
for the Idea Bezel	(112 mm x 76 mm)
Display Panel Dimensions	4.5 in. x 2.9 in.
for the Eikon Bezel	(114 mm x 74 mm)
Cut-Out Dimensions for	2.3 in. x 3.5 in.
the Idea Bezel	(58 mm x 89 mm)
Cut-Out Dimensions for	1.9 in. x 2.8 in.
the Eikon Bezel	(48 mm x 71 mm)

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Elite Control	Specifications

4..2 Cable Length

	Display Cable	15.0 ft (4.6 m) Standard
	Self Contained
	Inside Air Temperature	7.0 ft (2.1 m) Standard
	Sensor (optional)
	OAT Sensor (optional)	15.0 ft (4.6 m) Standard
	All custom cable lengths
	are supplied in standard	75.0 ft (22.9 m) Maximum
	5 ft (1..5 m) increments

4..3 Available System Inputs

	Water Inlet
	Temperature Sensor	1
	(CW Installations Only)
	High Refrigerant Pressure	1
	Inside Air Temperature	1
	Sensor (optional)
	Low Refrigerant Pressure	1
	(optional)
	OAT Sensor (optional)	1
	Pump Sentry Water
	Sensor (optional)	1
	(DX Installations Only)
	Room Temperature/
	Relative Humidity	1
	Combination Sensor
	(optional)

4..4 Operational Specifications

	Set Point Operating	65 °F to 85 °F (18 °C to 29 °C )
	Range
	Ambient Temperature
	Operating Range	5 °F to 150 °F (-15 °C to 66 °C)
	Displayed
	Sensor Accuracy	± 2 °F @ 77 °F (±1 °C @ 25 °C)
	Low Voltage Limit	95 VAC
	100–120 V
	Low Voltage Limit	195 VAC
	200–240 V
	Low Voltage Processor	50 VAC
	Reset
	Universal Line Voltage	100–240 VAC
	Frequency	50 Hz or 60 Hz
		6 A @ 115 VAC
	Fan Output
		6 A @ 230 VAC
	Valve Output	5 A @ 115/230 VAC
	For CW Only:
	Auxiliary Electric
	Heater Output	30 A Maximum
	(using compressor
	output L1 and L2)
	External Triac	26 A
	External Q-Relay	30 A Maximum
		1/4 HP @ 115 VAC
	Pump Output
		1/2 HP @ 230 VAC
		1 HP @ 115 VAC
	Compressor Output
		2 HP @ 230 VAC
	Minimum Operating	0 °F (-18 °C)
	Temperature
	Maximum Ambient	180 °F (82 °C)
	Operating Temperature
	Maximum Rh Conditions	99% Non-condensing
	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
	Optional	0-10 VDC				Not Active
	DC Blower	GND				Optional Water-Out Temperature Sensor
						Optional Outside Air Temperature Sensor
Low-Pressure	High-Pressure
Switch	Switch
JP5 Temperature Sensor Selection Jumper
JP2 Low Pressure Switch Jumper
	Gate Terminals to
Auxiliary Heat Relay
		Comp L1			Ground
		Pump L1			L2	L1
		Pump L2
						AC
		Comp L2	Fan Run
			Capacitor			Start
Pump or				FanL1
						Capacitor
Pump Relay Panel
			Fan	L2
Reversing Valve or				L1
	Compressor
Electric Heat				2	1
		Run Capacitor			6	Start Relay
				5	4

2 DX Wiring Diagram

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Elite Control	Wiring Diagrams

		SMX DISPLAYS ONLY
		COM	COM
	For Humidistat		For Changeover Switch
Optional	0-10 VDC			Display Jacks (for 8- or 6-pin display and cables)
				Inside Temperature Sensor Jack
DC Blower	GND
				Required Water Inlet Temperature Sensor
JP1 System Selection Jumper				Optional Water-Out Temperature Sensor
				Optional Outside Air Temperature Sensor
JP5 Temperature Sensor Selection Jumper
			Ground
			L2	L1
			AC
			L1	Water Valve
			L2
	L2	L1	Fan Run
			Capacitor	Fan
	Electric Heat Strip
			L2	L1

3 CW Wiring Diagram

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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.

IIThe system’s display built-in temperature sensor 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.

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 ft (4.6 m) from the air conditioner

6..2 Preparing the Wall

Cut the cabin wall to fit the display panel, according to the bezel being used.

	w
q	e
	r

4 Idea Bezel Cutout Dimensions

q2.3 in. (58 mm)	e2.4 in. (61 mm)
w3.8 in. (97 mm)	r3.5 in. (89 mm)
	w
q	e
	r

5 Eikon Bezel Cutout Dimensions

q1.9 in. (48 mm)	e2.2 in. (56 mm)
w3.8 in. (97 mm)	r2.8 in. (71 mm)

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

RES SEL

DC

PRESS

SWT

MA DISPLAY

CA DISPLAY

INSIDE

H20

H20

OAT

CW EMBLE

LPF EMBLE

HP

LP

IN

OUT

JP3

JP5 JP1

JP2

J1

J2

J3

P4

P5

P6

JP4

PSNB

JP6

AUX HEAT

VSNB

GATE

JP8

TRM-1

L2

COMP

FAN

PUMP

PUMP

L1

COMP

VALVE

FAN

L2

L2

L2

L1

L1

L1

L1

6Plugging 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.

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	e
r	w

7 Securing the Display

qCutout	eBezel
wDisplay Panel	rScrew

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.

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).

2.Turn the display OFF. Wait a minimum of five minutes.

3.Turn the air conditioner circuit breaker ON.

IIIf the seawater pump is on a separate circuit 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.

9.Verify that a steady airflow is continues to flow out of the supply-air grille.

IIIf the unit is not functioning as expected, refer to “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.

IIWhen used with optional auxiliary electric heater, the fan remains ON for four minutes after the heater cycles OFF, even if the fan is set to cycled operation.

IIThe images in this section show the Elite Control 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.

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.

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.

IITo provide heat when the required water temperature is not available, install the optional auxiliary electric heater and program parameter P-13. Refer to “Programming the Control” on page 14.

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		Auxiliary
	in °F	Valve
			Heater
	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
	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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