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Table of Contents
1 OVERVIEW OF THE MULTIFLEX CUB-II AND CUB-TD.................................................................................. 1
1.1. T
HE MULTIFLEX CUB-II.............................................................................................................................................. 1
1.2. T
HE MULTIFLEX CUB-TD........................................................................................................................................... 1
2 MOUNTING AND POWERING.................................................................................................................................. 2
2.3.2.2. Old-Style MultiFlex CUB Boards (No Isolated Power Supply)......................................................................................... 5
2.3.3. Wire Types and Maximum Distances.................................................................................................................... 6
3 THE I/O NETWORK .................................................................................................................................................... 7
3.1.2. Network ID Numbers............................................................................................................................................. 7
3.1.3. Setting the Baud Rate............................................................................................................................................ 8
3.1.4. Setting the Terminating Resistance Jumpers ........................................................................................................ 8
4 CUB INPUT AND OUTPUT SETUP..................................................................... ...................................................... 9
4.1. T
HE INPUTS................................................................................................................................................................... 9
4.1.1. Connecting Sensors to the MultiFlex CUB........................................................................................................... 9
4.1.1.3. Input Type Dip Switches .................................................................................................................................................... 9
4.1.2. Power Connection............................................................................................................................................... 10
4.1.2.1. Current Ratings for On-Board Power Sources.................................................................................................................. 10
4.1.2.2. Powering Sensors Requiring 24VAC Off the Power Transformer.............................................. ..................................... 10
HE OUTPUTS ............................................................................................................................................................. 11
4.2.1. Relay Output Ratings and Fuse Protection......................................................................................................... 12
4.2.2. Wiring Outputs to Points..................................................................................................................................... 12
ODE A AND CODE B LEDS ...................................................................................................................................... 13
6.1.2. Case Temperature Compressor Control............................................................................................................. 15
6.1.2.1. Pump Down .. ........................... ..................................................... .................................................................................... 15
6.2. CONDENSER FAN CONTROL ....................................................................................................................................... 16
6.2.1. Temperature Differential (TD) Strategy ............................................................................................................. 16
6.2.1.1. TD Control Fail-Safes..................... ........................... .. ........................... .......................................................................... 16
6.2.2. Pressure Control Strategy.................................................... .................................. ... .......................................... 16
6.2.3. Case Temperature Control.................................................................................................................................. 17
6.3. D
EFROST CONTROL .................................................................................................................................................... 17
ENSOR CONTROL ...................................................................................................................................................... 17
6.4.1. How Cut In/Cut Out Control Works .................................. ................................. ................................................ 17
6.4.2. Motor Room Temperature Control..................................................................................................................... 18
6.4.2.1. Exhaust Fan Control .................................................... ..................................................................................................... 18
6.4.2.2. Example of a Motor Room Zone Temperature Configuration ........ ........................... ...................................................... 18
OOR SWITCHESAND CLEAN (WASH) SWITCHES ..................................................................................................... 20
6.6.1. Door Switches..................................................................................................................................................... 20
7.1.1. Adding a CUB......................................................................... ............................................................................ 22
7.1.2. Deleting a CUB................................................................................................................................................... 23
7.2. V
IEWINGTHE CUB STATUS SCREEN ......................................................................................................................... 23
7.2.1. Inputs and Setpoints............................................................................................................................................ 24
7.2.2. Sensor Control .................................................................................................................................................... 25
7.2.3. Outputs and Operational States.......................................................................................................................... 25
7.3.10.6. Door Switch Alarms ....................................................................................................................................................... 42
7.3.10.7. Wash Active Alarms....................................................................................................................................................... 42
7.3.10.8. Case Temperature Alarms .............................................................................................................................................. 42
7.3.10.9. Suction Temperature Alarms.......................................................................................................................................... 43
7.3.10.10. TD Condenser Control Alarms..................................................................................................................................... 43
MultiFlex CUB-II and CUB-TD I&O GuideTable of Contents • vii
8 THE MULTIFLEX CUB HAND-HELD INTERFACE........................................................................................... 44
8.1. CUB H
AND-HELD TERMINAL STATUS SCREENS ....................................................................................................... 44
8.1.2. Case Temp Status................................................................................................................................................ 44
8.1.3. Other Temperatures ............................................................................................................................................ 44
8.1.7. System Status....................................................................................................................................................... 45
8.1.8. Refrigeration Control Status............................................................................................................................... 45
8.2. A
LTERING CUB CONFIGURATION USING THE HAND-HELD TERMINAL.................................................................... 45
8.2.1. The Main Configuration Menu............................................................................................................................ 45
8.2.3.5. Time and Date................................................................................................................................................................... 48
8.2.3.6. Daylight Savings Time ..................................................................................................................................................... 48
8.2.5.1. Case Hi and Lo Temp ....................................................................................................................................................... 52
8.2.5.3. Shut Down On Proof......................................................................................................................................................... 52
8.2.5.6. Digital Oil Failure............................................................................................................................................................. 53
8.2.5.7. High Discharge Alarm........................................................................... ........................................................................... 54
8.2.5.8. High Discharge Auto Resets............................................................................................................................................. 54
8.2.5.9. Door Switch.................. .......................... ........................... ........................... .................................................................... 54
8.2.6.1. Defrost Type .......... .. ........................... .............................................................................................................................. 55
8.2.6.2. Fan Control .......... ................................................................................ ............................................................................. 55
8.2.6.3. Defrost Times ...................................................................... ........................... .................................................................. 56
8.2.6.4. Defrost Schedule Screens 1 and 2..................................................................................................................................... 56
8.2.9.2. Analog KW Setup ............................................................................................................................................................ 58
8.2.9.3. Linear 1 and 2 Setup ......................................................................................................................................................... 58
8.2.10. Sensor Control Screens..................................................................................................................................... 59
APPENDIX B: CASE TYPE DEFAULTS ................................................................ ..................................................... 68
MultiFlex CUB-II and CUB-TD I&O GuideTable of Contents • ix
1Overview of the Multi-
Flex CUB-II and CUB-TD
The MultiFlex CUB-II and CUB-TD boards
are “smart” input/output boards designed to control single condensing units. A single condensing unit is a self-contained compressor and
condenser bearing unit which controls refrigeration in a single case line-up or walk-in cooler.
The MultiFlex CUB-II controllers are capable of
commanding compressors, condensers, refrigeration, and defrost for a single condensing unit
using on-board I/O and control algorithms. The
CUB-TD controller is a more limited board that
controls only condensers, using a temperature
differential control strategy.
The MultiFlex’s I/O Points
The compact size of the MultiFlex allows
technicians to easily field-mount the MultiFlex
CUB-II and CUB-TD in a panel or enclosure
close to the single condensing unit, allowing for
easy local connection of sensors and transducers.
The board has 16 analog inputs (for connection
to vital input sources, such as suction pressure
transducers and case temperature sensors) and
eight relay outputs, rated 2.0 amps max, for activating and deactivating compressors, defrost,
and condenser fans.
Independent System Control
The MultiFlex CUB-II and CUB-TD controllers are equipped with software and an
enhanced processor, which gives them the capability of controlling independently without the
need of a central controller (such as CPC’ s E2 or
Einstein RX Refrigeration Controller). However,
the CUB-II and CUB-TD are designed to interface with an E2 or Einstein for purposes of displaying status on status screens, reporting
alarms, and recording logs. The CUB-II and
CUB-TD may be configured either with a CPC
Hand-Held T erminal (HHT) or through the E2 or
Einstein front panel.
1.1.The MultiFlex CUB-II
The MultiFlex CUB-II controllers are capable of handling all aspects of single condensing
unit control, including compressors, condensers,
refrigeration, and defrost, using on-board I/O
and control algorithms. The CUB-II is capable
of controlling one single-stage compressor,
refrigeration and scheduled/terminated defrost in
a case circuit with up to six temperature inputs,
and condenser control using either a control by
pressure strategy (activates up to two fans to
maintain a set discharge pressure) or temperature
differential strategy (activates up to four fans to
maintain a set difference between the ambient
temperature and the drop leg refrigerant temperature).
1.2.The MultiFlex CUB-TD
The MultiFlex CUB-TD is a “stripped” version of the MultiFlex CUB-II that includes only
an algorithm for temperature differential (TD)
condenser fan control. Up to four condensing
unit fans are cycled on and off as required to
meet compressor unit heat of rejection load. The
TD algorithm subtracts plenum air temperature
from the drop leg temperature and uses the difference between the two temperatures as a control value. If the difference is higher than the
setpoint, the fans are staged on. If the difference
is lower than the setpoint, the fans are staged off.
The temperature differential control capabilities of the CUB-TD are identical to those of a
CUB-II operating in temperature differential
mode, except the CUB-TD controls condensers
only. The CUB-TD only has inputs for reading
temperatures and outputs for controlling up to
four fans. For control of any other single condensing unit subsystem, a CUB-II will necessary.
The MultiFlex CUB-IIOverview of the MultiFlex CUB-II and CUB-TD • 1
2Mounting and Power-
ing
The MultiFlex boards are usually mounted
by the refrigeration equipment manufacturer.
Therefore, the installer need only make the necessary connections between the boards and the
site controller(s).
In some instances, an installer may be
required to mount an I/O board. There are no
restrictions on the location of these boards; however, for ease of network configuration, it is recommended that the boards be located adjacent to
the E2 or Einstein. I/O boards may be mounted
without an enclosure, but they should be
mounted in a location that is not easily accessible to avoid tampering or damage.
2.1.Snap-Track Installation
MultiFlex boards not supplied in a custom
panel or other enclosure are supplied with a
snap-track for easy installation. The insulation
sheet and I/O board must be removed from the
track before the track is mounted. The snap-track
is mounted using the 0.1875” mounting slots.
Figure 2-1 shows this installation procedure.
The additional board makes the MultiFlex
CUB boards considerably taller than the MultiFlex 16 and other CPC I/O boards. If you will be
mounting these boards in an enclosure, the board
will need at least 2.5” of clearance between the
baseboard and the panel door.
2.3.Powering the MultiFlex
CUB Board
WARNING: All models of MultiFlex require a
24V AC Class 2 input power source. The MultiFlex CUB-II requires the power source to be
non-center-tapped. Refer to Section 2.3.1.,
Choosing Transformer Sizes for center tap usage.
CPC supplies a wide variety of 24VAC transformers with varying sizes and either with or
without center taps. Table 2-1 shows the trans-
former sizes and whether they are center-tapped
or non-center-tapped.
Figure 2-3 - Exploded View — MultiFlex CUB-II
The MultiFlex CUB has an output sub-board
that plugs to the top of the baseboard. Typically,
these boards are shipped with the output board
pre-installed on the board using stand-offs, so no
additional hardware setup should be necessary.
Table 2-1 - Transformers Compatible with Datalink Module
The Plug-In Output BoardMounting and Powering • 3
2.3.1. Choosing Transformer Sizes
POWER LED
New Style
MultiFlex Board
(Top Left Corner)
NO POWER LED
Old Style
MultiFlex Board
(Top Left Corner)
24 VAC
24 VAC
In most site installations, a single trans-
former will power multiple devices. Choose a
transformer with a VA rating large enough to
power all devices that will be attached to it.
Table 2-2 gives the VA ratings of the MultiFlex
CUB in conjunction with other MultiFlex
boards. Refer to your site controller’s manual for
VA ratings of the other I/O boards that may be
powered by one of these transformers.
UnitVAVACCenter-
Tapped?
MultiFlex 16624Yes
MultiFlex 88,
88AO, 168,
and 168AO
MultiFlex RTU1524NO
MultiFlex CUB1524NO
Table 2-2 - Device Power Requirements
1524NO
A new-style MultiFlex board has a green
power LED located next to the 24VAC connection terminal in the upper right corner of the circuit board (see Figure 2-4 for reference).
2.3.2. MultiFlex CUB Power Wiring
The MultiFlex CUB boards do not use a center tap. Instead, the 0V terminal on the board
should be connected to a separate earth ground.
Important! The rules that must be followed when connecting a MultiFlex CUB
board to a transformer are different depending on whether you have a "new style" MultiFlex board with an isolated power supply (all
MultiFlex boards shipped after November 1,
2002) or an "old style" MultiFlex board (all
MultiFlex boards shipped before November
1, 2002).
Figure 2-4 - New-Style vs. Old-Style MultiFlex Board
If there is a green power LED next to the
connector, your MultiFlex is a new-style Multi-
Flex -- refer to Section 2.3.2.1., New-Style MultiFlex CUB Boards (With Isolated Power
Supply) for power wiring instructions.
If there is no green power LED next to the
connector, your MultiFlex is an old-style Multi-
Flex -- refer to Section 2.3.2.2., Old-Style MultiFlex CUB Boards (No Isolated Power Supply)
Earth ground.
Use 14 AWG or
larger.
Keep as short
as possible.
Less
than six inches
is preferred.
(With Isolated Power Supply)
The new-style MultiFlex board can be con-
nected to any of the center-tapped transformers
mentioned in Table 2-2, provided the 0V termi-
nal of the board is connected to an earth ground.
NOTE: 14AWG or larger should be used for
earth ground and the length should be kept
short. Less than six inches is preferred.
A center-tapped transformer may power
both center-tapped and non-center-tapped
devices at the same time, as long as none of the
non-center-tapped MultiFlex boards are old-
style MultiFlex boards. If an old-style Multi-
Flex shares the same center-tapped transformer
as a device that uses the center tap, the old-style
MultiFlex will be damaged. Figure 2-5 shows
how to wire a non-center-tapped device to a cen-
ter-tapped transformer.
In addition, the MultiFlex CUB boards can
be powered by one of the 50VA or 75VA noncenter-tapped transformers listed in Table 2-1 on page 3. Figure 2-6 shows how to wire the transformers to the MultiFlex boards.
Figure 2-6 - Non-Center-Tapped Transformer Wiring
2.3.2.2.Old-Style MultiFlex CUB Boards
(No Isolated Power Supply)
Figure 2-5 - Wiring Non-Center-Tapped MultiFlex Boards to
Transformers With a Center Tap
Like the new-style MultiFlex board, the oldstyle MultiFlex board can be connected to any of
the center-tapped transformers mentioned in
Table 2-2, provided you observe the following
three rules:
Rule 1: Ground the 0V terminal on the oldstyle MultiFlex board to an earth ground.
Do not connect the center tap of the transformer to the 0V terminal.
Rule 2: Do not power an old-style MultiFlex
non-center-tapped board with a transformer
that is also powering a center-tapped device.
This means you cannot connect an old-style
MultiFlex non-center-tapped board to a transformer that is powering a MultiFlex 16, 16AI,
8RO, 4AO, 8DO, or any previous generation
CPC board that uses center-tapped power. Doing
so will destroy the MultiFlex board.
Rule 3: The secondary of the transformer
must not be grounded on any side.
Powering the MultiFlex CUB BoardMounting and Powering • 5
Verify that neither side of the transformer
secondary is connected to earth ground before
powering the old-style MultiFlex board. A
grounded secondary will damage the MultiFlex
board.
In addition, the old-style MultiFlex CUB
boards can be powered by one of the 50VA or
75VA non-center-tapped transformers listed in
Table 2-1 on page 3. Figure 2-6 shows how to
wire the transformers to the MultiFlex boards.
2.3.3. Wire Types and Maximum Dis-
tances
Use these formulas to determine if the wire
gauge you are using fits within specification:
14 AWG:
Feet = 1920/VA
18 AWG:
Feet = 739/VA
(VA is the total VA rating of the I/O board s)
For example, if you had an 80 VA load:
14 AWG: 24 ft
18 AWG: 9 ft (rounded down)
Figure 2-7 - Power Wire Lengths
For powering I/O boards, use only the listed
wire types from Table 2-3. Three-conductor non-
shielded cables are the recommended wire for
connecting between the center-tapped transformer and the I/O boards. Shielded cable should
not be used for power wiring. The center tap
should be wired with the third conductor to earth
ground at the controller. (Use 14AWG and keep
the length of wire short. Less than six inches is
preferred).
Power Wiring Types
14 AWGBelden 9495
18 AWGBelden 9493
Table 2-3 - Power W iring Types
The wire length from the transformer and the
number of boards connected to the same wire
determines the type wire gauge used. In most
cases, the distance between the I/O boards and
the transformer that supplies power to them is
not enough to be concerned with. But it is very
important not exceed this maximum wire length
or the boards will malfunction.
Sensors requiring 24VAC can be powered
from the same transformer powering the input
board as long as the resulting total load of both
the input board(s) and the sensor(s) connected to
the transformer does not exceed the transformer’s VA rating, and the sensors have an isolated power supply . If the sensors do not have an
isolated power supply, they could be damaged if
connected with center-tapped or grounded secondary transformers.
Although the MultiFlex CUB can operate as
a stand-alone controller, it relies on an E2, Einstein, or REFLECS unit for advanced features
such as remote dial-in/dial-out, logging, and
alarm control. All MultiFlex boards and controllers use an RS485 Network connection to communicate with an E2, Einstein, and REFLECS
site controllers. Technicians who are familiar
with CPC’s previous generation 16AI, 8IO, and
ARTC boards will find the network setup procedure for the MultiFlex CUB boards to be very
much the same.
3.1.Wiring Types
CPC specs Belden #8761 shielded twisted
pair cables for use as I/O Network wiring (or
Belden #82761 and Belden #88761 for plenum
installations).
If the recommended cable is not available in
your area, be sure the wiring meets or exceeds
the following specs:
put communication boards, and terminates at the
last input or output board on the network. A diagram of this network arrangement is shown in
Figure 3-1.
Figure 3-1 - I/O Network Configurations
3.1.2. Network ID Numbers
Each device on an RS485 segment has a net-
work dip switch that must be used to assign the
board a unique network ID number.
The network ID number makes a board
unique from other boards on the network of the
same type. This allows the site controller to find
it and communicate with it easily.
The RS485 Input/Output (I/O) Network connects all input and output communication boards
together in a single open communications loop.
This loop, or “daisy chain,” connects the E2,
Einstein, or REFLECS to multiple input and out-
Boards of the same type should be numbered
in sequence, starting with one and continuing
with two, three, and so forth.
Wiring TypesThe I/O Network • 7
3.1.2.1.Numbering the MultiFlex
CUB
The MultiFlex CUB is a unique board type
on the RS485 Network by the CPC controllers.
Each CUB that will be associated with an E2 or
Einstein must have a unique number from
1 to 31, which is configured by setting the first
five switches on dip switch bank S3.
3.1.4. Setting the Terminating Resistance Jumpers
All MultiFlex boards and other RS485
devices have a set of terminating resistance
jumpers (one jumper for each wire lead). These
jumpers are labeled JP2, JP3, and JP4 on the
MultiFlex board.
The purpose of the jumpers is to indicate the
two ends, or termination points, of the segment.
On a daisy chain, one device at the beginning
and one device on the end must be terminated by
placing all three termination jumpers in the OUT
(toward the left edge of the board) position. All
other devices on the daisy chain must be set to
the IN (toward the center of the board) position.
Figure 3-3 shows the proper terminating resistance jumper settings for the E2, Einstein, and
for all I/O boards.
Figure 3-2 - CUB-II Baud Rate Switches
3.1.3. Setting the Baud Rate
All I/O boards have dip switches that determine the baud rate at which they communicate.
Currently, the baud rate dip switch in network
components may be set at either 9600 or 19200
baud. Either may be used — refer to your site
controller’s user manual for the baud rate recommendation (currently 9600 baud for REFLECS,
E2, and Einstein controllers).
On all MultiFlex boards, switches 6 and 7 on
S3 are used to set the baud rate. T o communicate
at 9600 baud, set switch #6 UP and #7 DOWN.
For 19200 baud, set switch #6 DOWN and #7
UP. Refer to Figure 3-2 for a visual look at how
the switches must be set.
3. If necessary , connect the sensor to one of the
5V or 12V power terminals.
4.1.1.1.Wiring
An input point on a MultiFlex board consists
of two terminals, as shown in Figure 4-1. One of
these terminals, labeled SIG, reads the signal
from the sensor, while the other, labeled 0v is
where the sensor’s ground and/or cable shield
wire is connected.
All Pressure Transducers, Humidity Sensors, and Refrigeration Transducers
Pressure and refrigeration transducers and
humidity sensors are to be wired with shielded, 3
conductor, at least 22 GA wire (Belden #8771 or
equivalent).
Dewpoint and Light Level Sensors
These sensors are to be wired with shielded,
4 conductor at least 22 GA wire (Belden # 8729
or equivalent).
4.1.1.3.Input Type Dip Switches
Each MultiFlex input point has an input type
dip switch that must be set. Input type dip
switches are located in the switch banks labeled
S1 and S2.
The input type dip switch tells the input
board whether or not the sensor connected to the
point is a resistive type sensor. Generally, if the
sensor or transducer supplies its own voltage
signal to the point, the dip switch should be set
to the LEFT position. If the sensor uses variable
resistance and requires voltage to be supplied to
it from the input point, set the dip switch to the
RIGHT position. Dip switches for unused points
should be set to the RIGHT position.
Figure 4-1 - Input Board Points
4.1.1.2.Sensor Wiring Types
Specific wiring types are required for each
type of sensor used with E2, Einstein, or RMCC.
All Analog Temperature Sensors and Air Flow Sensors
Temperature and air flow sensors are to be
wired with shielded, 2 conductor, at least 22 GA
wire (Belden # 8761 or equivalent).
The InputsCUB Input and Output Setup • 9
Figure 4-2 - Input Type Dip Switches for CUB Board
4.1.2. Power Connection
If power is needed to operate the sensor, four
points are provided on the MultiFlex board that
supply DC power: one +12VDC point, and three
+5VDC points. See Figure 4-3 for the location
of these points.
Figure 4-3 - Input Board Power Sources
To connect to one of the DC power sources,
simply connect the sensor’s power wire to one of
the terminals.
A sensor that requires 24VAC can be pow-
ered off the MultiFlex’s own 24VAC power connection. T o connect to the 24VAC power source,
connect the sensor’s power wires to terminals
AC1 and AC2.
4.1.2.1.Current Ratings for On-Board
Power Sources
The maximum current that may be drawn
from the +12VDC terminal is 100 milliamps.
The maximum current that can be drawn from
all three +5VDC terminals COMBINED is 50
milliamps.
4.1.2.2.Powering Sensors Requiring
24VAC Off the Power Transformer
Some sensors that requires 24VAC can be
powered off the MultiFlex’s own 24VAC power
connection. To connect to the 24VAC power
source, connect the sensor’s power wires to terminals AC1 and AC2.
This can only be done with sensors that keep
the 24VAC signal isolated from its DC output
signal (such as CPC’s Dewpoint Probe). If the
output signal is not isolated from the 24VAC
input, you must use a separate transformer.
4.1.3. MultiFlex CUB Fixed Input Lo-
cations
The MultiFlex CUB supports a large number
of different types of input sources that might be
found on a single condensing unit’s pressure
control, condenser control, or refrigeration control systems. Because input locations are specified by the user in the system software, you can
connect inputs from the condensing unit to any
point on the CUB. However, to make setup easier, the CUB has assigned default sensor locations to a few of the inputs on the board.
Table 4-1 lists the inputs with assigned
defaults. If you choose to not use the defaults
listed, you may change any or all of them in the
system software (see Section 7.3.3., Screen 3: Inputs and Section 8.2.7., Input Setup Screens).
1. Do you want an ON command from your
controller to mean “energize the relay” or
“de-energize the relay,” and
2. When the relay is de-energized, as is the case
when the CUB goes offline or loses power,
do you want the contacts to be OPEN or
CLOSED?
HHT
Display
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
Contact
State
CLOSED
OPEN
OPEN
CLOSED
CLOSED
OPEN
Equipment
State
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
Fail Safe
ONUPN.C
OFFUPN.O
OFFUPN.C.
Decision #2 is made either by setting a fail-
safe jumper (for the MultiFlex CUB) or by wiring the load to either the N.O. or N.C. terminals
on the Form C contact (for the MultiFlex
16I8O).
T able 4-2 shows how the fail-safe s witch and
Form C contacts should be configured based on
how you want the output to perform during both
normal operation and during network/power
loss.
Set Failsafe Switch
To:
Form C Contacts
Used:
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
Table 4-2 - Output Board Fail-Safe and Switch Settings
CLOSED
OPEN
OPEN
CLOSEDONOFF
CLOSED
OPEN
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
ONDOWNN.O
OFFDOWNN.C
OFFDOWNN.O
The OutputsCUB Input and Output Setup • 11
4.2.1. Relay Output Ratings and Fuse
RELAY IS
CLOSED
ON POWE R
FAILURE
RELAY IS
OPEN ON
POWER
FAILURE
Protection
Each relay output on the MultiFlex Combination I/O boards is rated for up to 240 VAC
with a maximum current of 2 amps.
Table 4-1 lists the inputs with assigned
defaults. If you choose to not use the defaults
listed, you may change any or all of them in the
system software (see Section 7.3.7., Screen 7: Outputs and Section 8.2.8., Outputs Screens).
Each relay is fused with a 2 amp fast-blow
5mm x 20mm fuse, Bussman GMA-2 or equivalent.
4.2.2. Wiring Outputs to Points
The MultiFlex CUB has Form C relay contacts. Figure 4-4 shows how to wire the threeterminal Form C contact.
One wire of the two-wire connection should
always be connected to the middle terminal. The
second wire must either be connected to the N.C.
terminal (if you want the path to be closed when
the relay is de-energized) or the N.O. terminal (if
you want the path to be open during power failure).
N.C. N.O.N.C. N.O.
Figure 4-4 - Form C Contact Wiring
CUB
Output
Point
Number
1Compres-
2DefrostElectric defrost heaters
3Condenser
8Alarm Out-
Table 4-3 - CUB Default Outputs
Label
sor
Fan #1
put
Device to Connect
To This Point
Compressor
or hot gas valve
Condenser fan (or 1st
condenser fan if multiple fans are present)
Digital contact closure
that is ON when an
alarm condition is
active in the condensing unit.
4.2.3. MultiFlex CUB Fixed Outputs
The MultiFlex CUB supports a large number
of different types of output devices that might be
found on a single condensing unit’s pressure
control, condenser control, or refrigeration control systems. Because output locations are specified by the user in the system software, you can
connect outputs from the condensing unit to any
point on the CUB. However, to make setup easier, the CUB has assigned default sensor locations to a few of the inputs on the board.
The Status LED blinks green once per second to show that the board is powered and operational. If this light is dark, the board has likely
lost power.
5.2.Tx and Rx LEDs
The Tx and Rx LEDs indicate when the MultiFlex is sending or receiving messages on the
RS485 Network.
The Tx LED blinks once every time the MultiFlex sends a response to the E2, Einstein, or
REFLECS. The Rx LED blinks once when the
MultiFlex receives a message.
If the MultiFlex is connected to the network
and set up to communicate with the controller,
you should see these lights blinking regularly. If
they do not, there may be a problem with the network.
5.3.Code A and Code B LEDs
All MultiFlex models except the MultiFlex
16 have two LEDs labeled Code A and Code B.
These LEDs indicate failure conditions. When
these LEDs are OFF, there are no failures active.
When one or both of these LEDs are blinking,
there are failure conditions. The rate of blinking
indicates the type of failure:
Code A Failure Conditions
• Blinking fast (4 times/second) - There is a problem
with the flash memory or hardware clock on this
board. This generally means the board is bad and
must be replaced.
• Blinking slow (1 time/second) - The board is not re-
ceiving any messages addressed to it. This means ei-
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ther the I/O Network is down or it has not yet been
commissioned in the E2, Einstein, or REFLECS
Network Configuration screen.
Code B Failure Conditions
• Blinking 2 times/second - The battery on this board
that backs up the CUB configuration during power
failures has failed. If you see this light flashing, the
battery will need to be replaced to avoid loss of configuration.
Also, check the position of the Enable Battery jumper, located at the bottom right of the board just underneath the output plug-in board. If this jumper is
set to the DOWN position, move it to the UP position. This will enable the battery and should cause
the Code B light to stop flashing.
5.4.Relay Output LEDs
Each relay output point on a MultiFlex has
an indicator LED that shows the status of the
output. This LED is lit to show the output is ON,
and unlit to show the output is OFF.
The definition of ON and OFF in this case is
determined by the position of the fail-safe dip
switch (see Table 4-2). Therefore, if the output’s
switch is UP, a lit LED means the path is
CLOSED for N.C. contacts and OPEN for N.O.
contacts.