Error Codes
Error #: Cause: Indication Recover y Act ion
ERR0: Firmware revi sion mismat ch .
Get updated software for the VAV Box
controller or replace the Balancing Sensor
with an updated version.
ERR1: Commissioning Session locke d –
unable to enter Balancing Mode because
another tool/session is currently active.
Check to see if a commissioning session has
already been started via the FX-PCT tool, or
on another Balancing Sensor.
ERR2: Communication error on SA Bus
Check the ca bles and conn ec tions bet w een
Balancing Sensor and the VAV Box
controller.
ERR3: Control Sequence is currently
disabled.
Re-enable the Control Sequence from
FX-PCT.
ERR4: Another operation (Auto Calibration
or Gain Calculation) is currently being
performed in the Balancer Primitive.
Wait for the other operation to complete, and
retry the desired operation. It may take a
couple m inutes to com plete.
ERR5: No flow override has been selected
You must select a Flow Setpoint Override.
Then allow the flow to settle (watch the value
displayed on the Balancing Sensor), and the n
retry calculating the gain.
ERR6: Flow reading is unreliable.
The DP sensor is giving an unreliable value.
Check connections/integrity of the pneumatic
tubing, and check the pickup tubes for a
possible obstruction.
ERR7: Value out of range
Slightly increas e or decreas e t he value.
ERR8: Auto Calibration Timed Out
Check all stroke time settings.
ERRx: Unknown Application Error
Reboot the VAV Box controller. If the problem
persists, get updated software for the VAV
Box controller, or replace the Balancing
Sensor with an updated version.
Johnson Controls, Inc. ©
Balancing Mode Operation
To start balancing:
Assure proper connection. Press the Enter
and the Cancel buttons simultaneously for 5
seconds until the word
VAV Box controller's FC Bus address
appears.
BUSY appears. The
General Operation
The display shows the operating parameters
and/or the values for parameters.
• The large Enter button allows you to
enter a selection.
• The small Cancel button causes the
present selection to be canceled.
The adjustment dial changes a selection or
varies an input parameter.
Operation (continued)
Upon entering the balancing mode of
operation, the address of the VAV Box
controller's Field Bus connection appears.
The Balancing Sensor presents the correct
balancing functions and reacts to the use of
the Enter and Cancel buttons depending on
the configuration of the connected VAV Box
controller. Upon pressing either button the
next logical balancing menu item
automatically appears. You may not need to
use the Dial to select the next command or
state.
The Balancing Sensor automatical l y cancels
the balancing mode if no user input is
provided for a default period of 60 minutes.
Manual exiting of the balan cing mod e can be
done either by selecting Exit command(s) or
by pressing and holding the large and the
small buttons simultaneously for 5 seconds.
The backlighting stays on continuously while
in the balancing mode.
For longer operations like Auto Calibration,
the word
buttons during this time.
We recommend that you exit the balance
mode before removing power. This returns
the VAV Box controller to normal operation.
Otherwise a delay may result if you choose to
resume the balancing mode.
BUSY appears. Do not press any
VAV Balancing Sensor User
Guide
Part No. 24-10159-13, Rev. A
For Models
FX-ATV7003-0 Handheld portable
NS-ATV7001-0
NS-ATV7002-0 Surface mount with terminal block
NS-BTV7001-0 Wallbox mount with phone jack
NS-BTV7002-0 Wallbox mount with terminal block
For permanent mounting, see the Network Sensor
Installation instructions P/N 24-10094-9 for the
surface mount models and P/N 24-10094-25 for the
wall box mount models.
For handheld, portable unit, plug one end of coiled
cable into the modular jack on the balancing unit.
Plug the other end of the coiled cable into the wall
mounted Network Sensor associated with the
controller to be balanced.
Surface mount with phone jack
INSTALLATION
SINGLE DUCT – supply/exhaust
Address appears
Dial to Balance Mode [BAL] and press
enter.
Supply Duct [SPLY], press enter.
dP Offset [dPO] 00.00 – 99.99
Auto Calibrate dP [ACAL] No
[NO]
Yes [YES]
Flow Setpoint Override [FLSP] None
[NONE]
Cooling Max
[CMAX]
Actual Flow [FLOW] 0001 – 9999
Box Gain – K Factor [K] 0.001 – 9.999
Dial Exit and press enter.
[EXIT]
Exhaust Duct [EXH], press enter.
dP Offset [dPO] 00.00 – 99.99
Auto Calibrate dP [ACAL] No
[NO]
Yes [YES]
Flow Setpoint Override [FLSP] None
[NONE]
Cooling Max
[CMAX]
Actual Flow [FLOW] 0001 – 9999
Pickup Gain – K Factor [K] 0.001 – 9.999
Dial Exit and press enter.
[EXIT]
Dial Exit and press enter.
[EXIT]
Dial in selection or value and press Enter
Accept selection or value presented by pressing
Use the Cancel button to back up to the last
Cooling Min [CMIN]
Heating [Htg]
Closed [OFF]
[NONE]
Cooling Min [CMIN]
Heating [Htg]
Closed [OFF]
OR
Enter.
display.
SINGLE DUCT – supply/exhaust
Dial to Parameter Mode [PARM] and
press Enter.
Flow Setpoints [FLSP], press Enter.
Cooling Max Flow [CMAX] 0001 – 9999
Cooling Min Flow [CMIN] 0000 – 9999
Heating Flow [Htg] 0000 – 9999
Differential Flow [dIFF] -999 to 999
Dial Exit and press Enter.
[EXIT]
Supply Duct [SPLY], press Enter.
Box Area [AREA] 0.001 – 9.999
Pickup Gain – K Factor [K] 0.001 – 9.999
dP Offset [dPO] 00.00 – 99.99
Dial Exit and press Enter.
[EXIT]
Exhaust Duct [
Box Area [AREA] 0.001 – 9.999
Pickup Gain – K Factor [K] 0.001 – 9.999
dP Offset [dPO] 00.00 – 99.99
Dial Exit and press Enter. [EXIT]
Dial Exit and press Enter. [EXIT]
Dial Exit (balance mode) and press
Enter. [EXIT]
EXH], press Enter.
DUAL DUCT – supply/exhaust
Address appears
Dial to Balance Mode [BAL] and press
Enter.
Cold Duct [Cd], press Enter.
dP Offset [dPO] 00.00 – 99.99
Auto Calibrate dP [ACAL] No [NO]
Yes
[YES]
Flow Setpoint Override [FLSP] None
[NONE]
Max
[CMAX]
Min
[CMIN]
Closed
[OFF]
Actual Flow [FLOW] 0001 – 9999
Box Gain – K Factor [K] 0.001 – 9.999
Dial Exit and press Enter.
[EXIT]
Hot Duct [
dP Offset [dPO] 00.00 – 99.99
Auto Calibrate dP [ACAL] No
[NO]
Yes
[YES]
Flow Setpoint Override [FLSP] None
[NONE]
Max
[HMAX]
Min
[HMIN]
Closed
[OFF]
Actual Flow [FLOW] 0001 – 9999
Box Gain – K Factor [K] 0.001 – 9.999
Hd], press Enter.
Dial Exit and press Enter.
[EXIT]
Exhaust Duct [
dP Offset [dPO] 00.00 – 99.99
Auto Calibrate dP [ACAL] No
[NO]
Yes
[YES]
Flow Setpoint Override [FLSP] None
[NONE]
Cooling Max
[CMAX]
Cooling Min
[CMIN]
Heating Max
[HMAX]
EXH], press Enter.
Heating Min
[HMIN]
Closed
[OFF]
DUAL DUCT – supply/exhaust
(Continued)
Actual Flow [FLOW] 0001 – 9999
Pickup Gain – K Factor [K] 0.001 – 9.999
Dial Exit and press Enter.
[EXIT]
Dial Exit and press Enter. [EXIT]
Dial to Parameter Mode [PARM] and
press Enter.
Flow Setpoints [FLSP], press Enter.
Cooling Max Flow [CMAX] 0001 – 9999
Cooling Min Flow [CMIN] 0000 – 9999
Heating Max Flow [HMAX] 0001 – 9999
Heating Min Flow [HMIN] 0000 – 9999
Differential Flow [dIFF] -999 to 999
Dial Exit and press Enter.
[EXIT]
Cold Duct [Cd], press Enter.
Box Area [AREA] 0.001 – 9.999
Pickup Gain – K Factor [K] 0.001 – 9.999
dP Offset [dPO] 00.00 – 99.99
Dial Exit and press Enter.
[EXIT]
Hot Duct [Hd], press Enter.
Box Area [AREA] 0.001 – 9.999
Pickup Gain – K Factor [K] 0.001 – 9.999
dP Offset [dPO] 00.00 – 99.99
Dial Exit and press Enter.
[EXIT]
Exhaust Duct [EXH], press Enter.
Box Area [AREA] 0.001 – 9.999
Pickup Gain – K Factor [K] 0.001 – 9.999
dP Offset [dPO] 00.00 – 99.99
Dial Exit and press Enter.
[EXIT]
Dial Exit and press Enter.
[EXIT]
Dial Exit (balance mode) and press
Enter.
[EXIT]