Information about installation and commissioning
instructions
These installation and commissioning instructions
enable the safe and ef
control components and the associated VAV terminal
unit.
The manual must be kept near the unit to be available
for use at all times.
The personnel performing work on the device must read
and understand this manual carefully before starting any
work. The basic prerequisite for safe working is to
comply with the safety notes and all instructions in this
manual.
In addition, the local health and safety regulations and
general safety regulations apply to the area of application of the device.
Illustrations in this manual are mainly for information
and may differ from the actual design.
Other applicable documentation
In addition to these instructions, the following documents must be observed:
Installation and commissioning instructions of the
VAV terminal unit
Product data sheets
Project-specific wiring documents, if any
ficient handling of the Easy type
Safety notes
Symbols are used in this manual to alert readers to
areas of potential hazard. Signal words express the
degree of the hazard.
Comply with all safety instructions and proceed carefully
to avoid accidents, injuries and damage to property
DANGER!
Imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING!
Potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in death or serious injury
CAUTION!
Potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury
NOTICE!
Potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in property damage.
.
.
.
TROX Technical Service
To ensure that your request is processed as quickly as
possible, please keep the following information ready:
Product name
TROX order number
Delivery date
Brief description of the fault
Onlinewww.troxtechnik.com
Phone+49 2845 202-400
ENVIRONMENT!
Environmental pollution hazard.
Tips and recommendations
Useful tips and recommendations as well as information for efficient and fault-free operation.
Control component Easy for VAV terminal units3
General information
Safety notes as part of instructions
Safety notes may refer to individual instructions. In this
case, safety notes will be included in the instructions
and hence facilitate following the instructions. The
above listed signal words will be used.
Example:
1.Untighten the screw
2.
CAUTION!
Danger of finger entrapment when closing
the lid.
Be careful when closing the lid.
3.T
Specific safety notes
The following symbols are used in safety notes to alert
you to specific hazards:
10Declaration of conformity............................... 34
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Safety
Residual risks
1 Safety
Correct use
1.1
The electronic control component type Easy is used in
combination with a TROX volume flow controller for variable volume flow rate control in ventilation and room air
conditioning systems (HV
The control components Easy (controllerEasy for short)
is designed for use indoors to control clean room air.
Supply air area of application:
The usual conditioning in air conditioning sys-
–
tems allows the use of the Easy controller in the
supply air without additional dust protection
measures.
Extract air area of application:
–Extract air with a low content of dust or lint (e. g.
office) allows the use of the Easy controller
without additional dust protection measures.
–For dry extract air with a higher proportion of
dust or lint, a suitable filter must be used in front
of the VAV terminal unit.
–For extract air with a high content of dust, lint or
sticky components, or extract air with aggressive
operating fluids, use a controller with a static differential pressure transducer, e. g. TROX Compact controller.
–In kitchen air extract systems, a VAV terminal
unit may only be used if it has been ensured that
the extract air is cleaned as well as possible by
highly effective aerosol separators, observe
VDI 2052.
In unspecified applications, or when combined with polluted air (e.
differential pressure transmitter should be used, e. g.
TROX Compact controller or universal controller.
Incorrect use
Danger of injury or risk of damage to property
due to incorrect use!
Misuse of the control component can lead to dangerous situations.
Never use the control component/device:
–
–in aircraft
–outdoors without sufficient protection against the
–in humid air (even temporarily, i. e. in wet areas,
–for areas of application that are not described in
g. dust) and moisture, a controller with static
WARNING!
in explosion-proof areas
effects of weather
such as bathrooms with showers)
this manual
AC systems).
1.2 Safety signs
The following symbols and signs are usually found in
the work area. They apply to the very location where
they are found.
WARNING!
Danger due to illegible signage!
Over time, stickers and signs may fade or become
otherwise illegible, meaning that hazards cannot be
identified and necessary operating instructions
cannot be followed. There is then a risk of injury.
–Ensure that all of the safety, warning and oper-
ating information is clearly legible.
–
Replace illegible signs or stickers immediately.
Electrical voltage
Only skilled qualified electricians are allowed to work in
areas marked as having electrical voltage.
Unauthorised persons must not enter areas, open cabinets or work on components where an electrical voltage
is present and which are hence marked with this
symbol.
1.3
Residual risks
The VAV terminal unit is state of the art, and designed in
accordance with current safety requirements. Residual
risks cannot be excluded, however, and you should proceed with caution. This section describes the residual
risks that have been identified in a risk assessment.
Always observe the safety notes in this manual to
reduce health hazards and prevent any hazardous situations.
Modifying the unit or using replacement parts that have
not been approved by TROX is not permitted.
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Safety
Staff
1.3.1 Electric shock hazards
Electric current
DANGER!
Danger of death due to electric current!
Danger of electric shock! Do not touch any live components! Damaged insulation or damaged parts are
a life threatening hazard.
–Have work on the electrical system carried out
only by skilled qualified electricians.
–
If the insulation is damaged, disconnect the
power supply immediately and have the insulation repaired.
–Before you start working on electric systems and
equipment, switch off the supply voltage and
secure it against being switched on accidentally.
Comply with the following safety rules:
–Switch off the power supply.
–Secure it against being switched on acciden-
tally.
–Ensure that no voltage is present.
–Connect to the earth; short circuit connection.
–Do not bypass or disable any circuit breakers. Be
sure to maintain the correct current rating when
you replace a circuit breaker.
–Ensure that live parts do not come into contact
with moisture. Moisture can cause a short circuit.
1.4 System owner's responsibility
System owner
The system owner is a natural or legal person who for
commercial or business purposes owns or manages the
ventilation system or component or allows third parties
to use or operate it, but continues to bear legal responsibility for the safety of users, staf
the product is in use.
System owner's obligations
The unit is intended for commercial use. The system
owner is therefore subject to the legal obligations of
occupational health and safety regulations.
In addition to the safety notes in this manual, the applicable regulations for safety, accident prevention and
environmental protection must also be complied with.
f or third parties while
In particular:
The system owner must be aware of the applicable
occupational health and safety regulations and carry
out a risk assessment to determine any additional
hazards that may exist or result from the specific
working conditions at the installation location. The
system owner has to create operating instructions
for the unit that reflect the results of this risk assessment.
The system owner has to ensure, throughout the
entire operating period of the unit, that these operating instructions conform to applicable standards
and guidelines; in case of any deviation, the system
owner has to adapt the instructions.
The system owner must secure the unit to prevent
access by unauthorised individuals.
The system owner must clearly define the responsi-
bilities for operation, maintenance, cleaning, troubleshooting and removal.
The system owner has to ensure that all individuals
who handle or use the unit have read and understood this manual.
The system owner must provide the employees with
the required personal protective equipment.
The system owner must observe the local fire regu-
lations.
Hygiene requirements
The system owner has to comply with the local regulations and harmonised standards for hygiene requirements. These include, among other things, compliance
with the corresponding maintenance and test intervals.
Staff
1.5
Qualification
The work described in this manual has to be carried out
by individuals with the qualification, training, knowledge
and experience described below:
HVAC technician
HVAC technicians are individuals who have sufficient
professional or technical training in the field they are
working in to enable them to carry out their assigned
duties at the level of responsibility allocated to them and
in compliance with the relevant guidelines, safety regulations and instructions. HVAC technicians are individuals who have in-depth knowledge and skills related to
HVAC systems; they are also responsible for the professional completion of the work under consideration.
HVAC technicians are individuals who have sufficient
professional or technical training, knowledge and actual
experience to enable them to work on HVAC systems,
understand any potential hazards related to the work
under consideration, and recognise and avoid any risks
involved.
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Safety
Repair and replacement parts
Skilled qualified electrician
Skilled qualified electricians are individuals who have
suf
ficient professional or technical training, knowledge
and actual experience to enable them to work on electrical systems, understand any potential hazards related
to the work under consideration, and recognise and
avoid any risks involved.
TROX Technical Service
Staff of TROX Technical Service or of service partner
companies approved and assigned by TROX GmbH.
1.6 Personal protective equipment
Personal protective equipment is equipment that protects the user against health or safety risks at work.
Personal protective equipment must be worn for various
types of work; the protective equipment required is
listed in this manual together with the description of
each type of work.
Description of personal protective equipment
Industrial safety helmet
Industrial safety helmets protect the head from falling
objects, suspended loads, and the ef
head against stationary objects.
fects of striking the
1.7 General safety measures
NOTICE!
Risk of damage to property due to large temperature differences
If any electronic components have been kept in an
unheated area, condensation may form and damage
the electronic components beyond repair
–Before you start commissioning, make sure that
all devices have warmed up to ambient temperature. Only after about 2 hours will the system
have reached room temperature.
Foreign matter and liquids
NOTICE!
Risk of damage to property due to foreign matter
and liquids!
Foreign matter and liquids that get into the unit may
damage the electronic parts.
–
Do not use any liquids for cleaning.
–Remove foreign matter, if any.
–If the device emits a smell or smoke, have it
checked by the manufacturer.
–If liquid gets into the module, let the module com-
pletely dry before commissioning.
.
Protective gloves
Protective gloves protect hands from friction, abrasions,
punctures, deep cuts, and direct contact with hot surfaces.
Safety shoes
Safety shoes protect the feet from crushing, falling parts
and prevent slipping on a slippery floor
.
1.8 Repair and replacement parts
Only qualified personnel are allowed to repair the
devices, and only genuine replacement parts are
allowed to be used. This applies in particular to work on
the electrical equipment. Therefore, for safety reasons,
have defective devices repaired by TROX T
Ä
Service,
‘TROX Technical Service’ on page 3.
echnical
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Transport, storage and packaging
Packaging
2 Transport, storage and
packaging
Sharp edges and sheet metal parts
CAUTION!
Danger of injury from sharp edges and sheet
metal parts.
–Always wear protective gloves when handling the
unit.
Damage to the VAV terminal unit
NOTICE!
Risk of damage to the V
–Handle the unit with care.
–
Do not lift the VAV terminal unit by its control
components, the damper blade or differential
pressure sensor.
–Lift the unit only by lifting the entire casing.
AV terminal unit!
2.3 Storage
If the product has to be stored temporarily:
Moisture and lack of ventilation can lead to oxida-
tion, even on galvanised components. Remove any
plastic wrapping in order to avoid oxidation.
Protect the product from dust and contamination.
Store the product in a dry place and away from
direct sunlight.
Do not store the product below -10 °C or above
+50 °C.
2.4 Packaging
Properly dispose of packaging material.
2.1 Delivery check
Check delivered items immediately after arrival for
transport damage and completeness. In case of any
damage or an incomplete shipment, contact the shipping company and your supplier immediately
The delivery is typically completed mounted on a VAV
terminal unit.
Check the following items on delivery:
Easy-controller
–Transparent protective cap, or for TVE-type
rubber terminal covers.
–mounted on the VAV terminal unit and fixed with
anti-rotation lock
–Measuring hoses without kinks connected to the
VAV terminal unit (not with TVE type)
VAV terminal unit:
–Scale sticker available for setting V
–Adjustments sticker available
Fig. 1: Easy controller mounted on the control unit, i. e. TVR
1Easy-controller
2Test hoses
3VAV terminal unit
4Sensor tubes of the control unit
5Wire clamping bracket
6Scale sticker for setting V
7Terminals
8'Test' push button
Detection of operating states (LED)
LEDOperating status
OnTarget volume flow rate reached
Off
Flashes (slowly 0.5 Hz)
min/Vmax
est push button pressed
T
No supply voltage
Easy controller faults
Actual value ≠ setpoint value, controller tries to control to the setpoint
value
est operation started
T
Synchronisation process active
9LED for displaying the operating states, see table
10V
11V
12Axle mounting (positive connection or clamping
13Travel stops
14Protective cap
15Tube connection transducer
–Adjustments sticker on VAV terminal unit (not pic-
min
max
block)
tured)
potentiometer
potentiometer
Flashes (rapidly 2.5 Hz)
Direction of rotation change confirmation
direction of rotation’ on page 25);
Then slowly flashing until the synchronisation process is completed.
Control component Easy for VAV terminal units10
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Chapter 6.3 ‘Switching the
3.2 Product overview TVE type
Structure and functional description
Product overview TVE type
Fig. 2: TVE basic unit with Easy controller
1Easy-controller
2Damper blade
3VAV terminal unit
4Lip seal
5Scale sticker for setting V
6Release button and damper blade position indicator
7V
Detection of operating states (LED) TVE type
LED flashing frequencyMeaning
potentiometer
min
min/Vmax
No supply voltage
Controller not parameterised
Actuator overload
detected (block)
8V
9Test push button and LED to display the operating
10Terminals
11Service socket
12Cover of the terminals
–Adjustments sticker on VAV terminal unit (not pic-
LED flashing frequencyMeaning
potentiometer
max
states, see table
tured)
Setpoint value or override
control position not yet
reached (0.5 Hz flashes)
Control mode setpoint
value corrected
Positive pressure detected
on ef
fective pressure
sensor
Synchronisation or test
mode activated
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Structure and functional description
Function description
3.3 Position of the damper blade
The position of the damper blade corresponds to the
mark on the axis and is thus recognisable from the outside.
Fig. 3: Actuators with positive locking
1Shaft with marking for position indication
2Damper blade
Fig. 4: Actuator with traction
1Shaft with marking for position indication
2Damper blade
3.4 Function description
Basic function
The Easy controller is an electronic control component
for variable volume flow control for various TROX V
terminal units. Its functional units consist of a dynamic
differential pressure transducer, the controller electronics and the actuator.
Closed control circuit
The controller operates in closed loop, i.e. to measure –
compare – control.
The determination of the current volume flow rate takes
place by measuring a differential pressure (effective
pressure). For this purpose, the volume flow controller
has a differential pressure sensor. The effective pressure is forwarded through the measuring hoses or, in
the case of TVE, through the damper blade shaft to the
differential pressure transducer integrated in the control
component and converted here into a voltage signal.
The volume flow rate actual value is thus the internal
control loop as well as an external use, e. g. BMS or
master-slave sequential circuit, available as analogue
voltage signal 0‑10 V. Due to the factory adjustment, the
maximum output value of 10 V DC always corresponds
to the nominal volume flow rate (V nominal) which can
be taken from the scale sticker and the adjustments
sticker on the VAV terminal unit.
The nominal volume flow rate is either set as a constant
value or specified by an analogue voltage signal at the
setpoint value input. The definition of the constant
volume flow rates or of the working range for variable
operation is carried out by the customer at the setting
potentiometers V
In regular operation, the integrated actuator is controlled
by permanent evaluation of the offset (setpoint valueactual) that adjusts the damper blade of the air terminal
unit via the axle mounting and thus regulates the
volume flow rate to the setpoint value.
min
and V
max
.
AV
Fig. 5: Actuator on TVE
1Shaft with marking for position indication
2Damper blade
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Structure and functional description
Operating modes > Operation with constant volume flow rate setpoint value
Setpoint value adjustment independent of the duct
pressure
Fig. 6: Pressure independent control characteristics
The controller detects and corrects changes of the duct
pressure that may occur
flow rate changes from other units. The Easy controller
thus operates duct pressure independently and pressure fluctuations result in no permanent changes in
volume flow rate.
In order to prevent the volume flow control from
becoming unstable, the controller maintains a dead
band (hysteresis) within which the damper blade is not
moved. This dead band and the tolerances of the measurement location lead to a volume flow rate deviation
ΔV in accordance with the product data sheets of the
VAV terminal units. If the conditions specified in the
product data sheets (e. g. minimum differential pressure,
upstream conditions) are not met, greater deviations are
to be expected.
Diagnostic options
A function test is possible by means of test push button
(Fig. 1/8) and LED indicator light (Fig. 1/9). The LED
makes it possible to distinguish between operating and
fault states.
The diagnosis of setpoint value and actual value signals
is possible via multimeter,
timeters to control setpoint values and feedback signals’
on page 29.
Adjustment devices cannot be used for Easy controllers,
Ä
Chapter 7.3.2 ‘Use of adjustment devices’
on page 29.
, for example, due to volume
Ä
Chapter 7.3.1 ‘Use of mul-
3.5 Operating modes
3.5.1
Operation with a fixed setpoint value
Fig. 7: Constant control
1Volume flow rate setpoint value specification (V
2Actual value volume flow rate as 0–10 V DC signal,
In the simplest case, the controller is operated with a
constant volume flow rate setpoint value specification.
During commissioning, the setpoint value is set directly
on the rotary potentiometer (V
(V
A control signal at terminal w is not required in this
case.
Operation with constant volume flow
rate setpoint value
e. g. to the central BMS
) on the Easy controller
min
= 0%).
max
min
)
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Structure and functional description
Operating modes > Operation with variable volume flow rate setpoint value
Operation with two setpoint values (min./max.
switching)
Fig. 8: Min./max. switching
1Volume flow rate setpoint value specification (V
and V
2Switch or relay for switching between V
max
)
min
and V
min
max
3Actual value volume flow rate as 0–10 V DC signal,
e. g. to the central BMS
The constant values (V
min
and V
) set on the rotary
max
potentiometer can be activated alternately by volt-free
switch contacts. Switching is accomplished by switches
or relays, e.
g. day/night switching.
3.5.2 Operation with variable volume flow
rate setpoint value
Fig. 9: Variable volume flow control
1Volume flow rate limit value specification (V
V
)
max
2Control signal 0–10 V DC at terminal w as setpoint
value input, e. g. from room temperature controller
or DCC substation or similar
.
3Actual value volume flow rate as 0–10 V DC signal,
e. g. to the central BMS
For the use of more variable volume flow rate setpoint
values, the specification of an electrical control signal
must be made by a higher-level controller (i. e., room
temperature controller, air quality controller, central
building management system, etc.). If the input signal is
changed, the controller adjusts the volume flow rate to
the new setpoint. The variable volume flow rate is
limited to a minimum and maximum volume flow rate
Ä
value,
Chapter 3.6 ‘Characteristics’ on page 16.
min
and
Override control
The constant or variable control can be disabled by
override controls, e. g. when the window is open, a
window switch stops ventilation of the room by closing
the damper blade.
Further application examples:
Circuits for quick ventilation (V
max
)
Opening the damper blade
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Structure and functional description
Operating modes > Operation with variable volume flow rate setpoint value
Supply/extract air tracking control
Fig. 10: Supply/extract air tracking control
1Volume flow rate limit specification (V
2Room temperature controller (control signal for
supply air controller)
In individual rooms and closed-off office areas, where the balance between supply and extract air flow rate has to be
maintained. Otherwise, annoying whistling noises can occur at door gaps, and the doors can be dif
this reason, the extract air should also have variable control in a VAV system.
The control signal from the room temperature controller is switched to the supply air controller in this example. The
actual value signal of the Easy controller for the supply air is then applied as a setpoint signal for the Easy controller
on the extract air (slave controller). As a consequence, the extract air always follows the supply air.
Setting for the slave controller in the simplest case (same VAV terminal units and dimensions):
min
and V
max
)
3Actual value volume flow rate as 0–10 V DC signal
to the extract air controller
4Actual value volume flow rate as 0–10 V DC signal,
e. g. to the central BMS
ficult to open. For
V
V
min
max
0%
100%
When using different volume flow controller types or dimensions for tracking control, special setting instructions for
V
and V
min
of the slave controller must be observed due to the different nominal volume flow rates.
max
Alternatively, the control signal of the room temperature controller can also be connected in parallel to the supply air
and the extract air controller. The limitation due to the technical data of the controller outputs (current) and the controller inputs (input resistances) must be observed.
Control component Easy for VAV terminal units15
Structure and functional description
Characteristics
3.6 Characteristics
Actual value signal
Fig. 11: Characteristic of the actual value signal 0–10 V
The actual value volume flow rate can be tapped as a
voltage signal at the terminal (U). The measuring range
is factory-adjusted to the size of the V
so that the respectively rated nominal volume flow rate
(V
) always corresponds to an actual value signal of
Nom
10 V DC. The current actual value volume flow rate can
be calculated from the measured voltage at the output
(U) using the formula below.
AV terminal unit,
In order to specify a volume flow rate setpoint value to
the Easy controller
, a DC voltage signal in the range of
0–10 V DC must be applied to terminal (w).
The relationship between the nominal volume flow rate
and the associated voltage signal can be calculated
from the formula below. The setting of the potentiometers V
The default settings of the working range V
and V
tomer
and V
min
= 80 % can be easily changed by the cus-
max
must be taken into account.
max
min
.
= 40 %
Calculation example:
V
of the V
nom
AV terminal
- 800 m³/h
unit:
V
min
V
max
- should be 200 m³/h
- should be 600 m³/h
Setpoint value signal
Fig. 12: Characteristic of the reference signal 0–10 V
At a setting of V
= 0 % and V
min
= 100 %, the control-
max
ling unit can specify the entire nominal volume flow rate
range of the VAV terminal unit as a setpoint value.
If V
min
and V
are set to only a partial range of the
max
nominal volume flow rate range; a higher resolution for
the control input signal is available for this work area. In
the first case, the limitation of the setpoint signal to the
work area must be taken into account by the superordi-
Ä
nate rule instance,
Chapter 6.1.1 ‘Control ranges of
VAV terminal units’ on page 22.
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4 Installation
Personnel:
HV
Protective equipment:
Only specialist personnel are allowed to perform the
described work on the VAV terminal unit.
Only skilled qualified electricians are allowed to work on
the electrical system.
Danger of injury from sharp edges and sheet
metal parts.
–Always wear protective gloves when handling the
unit.
Installation
The Easy controller is delivered mounted on the VAV
terminal unit, so that the work is limited to the electrical
Ä
wiring
ting of the Easy controller
troller’ on page 21.
When installing the VAV terminal unit, take particular
note of the following points:
Upstream section
Direction of airflow
Af
Accessibility for service work
Information on this can be found in the VAV terminal unit
installation and commissioning instructions.
Installation orientation
The installation orientation of the VAV terminal unit is
arbitrary due to the dynamic dif
ducer in the Easy controller. The Easy controller may be
located on, under or to the side of the ductwork.
Chapter 5 ‘Wiring’ on page 18 and to the set-
Ä
6.1 ‘Setting the Easy con-
fixing/Suspension
ferential pressure trans-
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Wiring
Connection diagrams
5 Wiring
Safety instructions
DANGER!
Danger of electric shock! Do not touch any live components! Electrical equipment carries a dangerous
electrical voltage.
–Only skilled qualified electricians are allowed to
work on the electrical system.
–
Switch off the power supply before working on
any electrical equipment.
5.1 Installation instructions
The V
AV terminal unit was manufactured and configured
on a project-specific basis. The control components are
factory-mounted and balanced. For installation, the
supply voltage and, if necessary, signal lines, must be
connected for electrical control components.
The connection is made according to the information
given on the control components or connection diagrams in this manual. These must be observed for
project-specific wiring diagrams. The voltage ranges
and the terminal connections specified on the control
components must be observed!
Personnel:
Skilled qualified electrician
Please note during installation:
Legal and of
guidelines.
Consideration of the technical connection rules
(TCR) of the local network operators.
Wiring work for supply voltage and signal lines on
site.
The dimensioning and manufacture of customer-
side connections and wiring must be carried out in
accordance with the recognised rules of electrical
engineering.
Observe wiring guidelines and project-specific con-
nection diagrams of the control component.
The electrical connection to the control unit may
only be made if the installation has been carried out
correctly.
The 24 V supply voltage may only be supplied with
a safety transformer.
In order to protect against overload, the supply
voltage for a maximum of three Easy controllers
may be through-wired.
If several volume flow controllers are connected to a
24 V network, it must be ensured that a common
neutral or ground line is defined and not interchanged.
ficial regulations, in particular VDE
The control component contains no parts that can
be replaced or repaired by the user and may only be
opened by the manufacturer
Remove the transparent protective cap of the Easy
controller only temporarily for wiring and commissioning, not available for TVE.
For TVE type only: to ensure IP protection, use the
rubber cover to insert the connection cables.
Lay connecting cables in such a way that they
cannot be accidentally damaged by mechanical
impact or by heat.
Electrical safety
The Easy controller fulfills all relevant standards and
guidelines. (See appendix for manufacturer's declaration).
Open terminals
According to the electro-technical regulations, contact
protection insulation is only required for active parts.
Because Easy controllers are operated with protective
extra-low voltage (PEL
considered active parts.
Wire clamping bracket
Devices that are permanently installed in buildings are
stationary electrical equipment for which no wire
clamping bracket on the connecting cables is prescribed.
Some VAV terminal units come with a wire clamping
bracket (cable tie) that can be used to secure the connecting cable as part of electrical installation work.
V), the screw terminals are not
.
5.2 Connection diagrams
Terminals
Fig. 13: Terminals
1Ground
224 V AC / DC supply voltage
3Reference signal (w) 0–10 V DC
4Actual signal (U) 0–10 V DC
The connection terminals for the supply voltage (1 and
2) are doubled for easy rewiring.
Caution: to protect against overload, the supply voltage
for a maximum of three Easy controllers must be
through-wired.
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Wiring
Connection diagrams
Terminals for 0.5 to 2.5 mm² cables, rigid and flexible,
A
WG 22–10
Control constant volume flow rate V
min
Fig. 14: Constant volume flow rate Vmin
After applying the supply voltage 24 V, the controller
throttles the volume flow rate to the value set on the V
potentiometer
. A setpoint signal is not required. The current actual value volume flow rate can be tapped at the
terminal (U).
Variable volume flow control V
min
... V
max
Switching the volume flow rate V
Fig. 16: Switching the volume flow rate V
min/Vmax
min/Vmax
If the volume flow rate between two constant values can
be switched (i.
e., day/night switching), it is possible to
switch over between the volume flow rate setpoint
values specified by the V
min
using an on-site volt-free switch contact.
Switch S1 open- V
Switch S1 closed - V
min
max
and V
min
potentiometers
max
Parallel connection
Fig. 15: Variable volume flow control
If the volume flow rate is to be specified by a higherlevel controller (e.
g. for room temperature, air quality or
a DDC outstation), its 0–10 V DC output must be connected by at least 2 wires (terminals 1 and 3) to the terminals for the control signal (w) of the Easy controller in
accordance with the connection diagram. With a
common 24 V supply voltage, it should be noted that
terminal 1 on the Easy controller is also the ground for
the control signal.
Control component Easy for VAV terminal units19
Fig. 17: Parallel connection
If several Easy controllers are to be switched simultaneously with a switch contact between V
min
and V
max
, the
switch S1 must be designed as a changeover switch,
and the contact for V
operation must be connected to
min
the ground (terminal 1)
Wiring
Connection diagrams
Override control on/off
Fig. 18: Override control
When using a 24 V AC supply voltage, special operating
states, so-called override controls, can alternatively be
activated.
For this purpose, it is necessary to have a dif
cuit with a diode circuit and volt-free switch contacts,
provided by others.
Switch S2 closed - CLOSED (closed position)
Switch S3 closed - OPEN (open position)
ferent cir-
Note: this functionality is only available with AC supply
voltage.
All override controls can be combined both with each
other and with the different switching options. When
combining several override controls the switches must
be interlocked to prevent short-circuits.
With activation of the override control "damper blade
CLOSED", the VAV terminal unit is put into the closed
position. Depending on the design of the VAV terminal
unit, residual leaks may remain, or an air-tight shut-off
can be achieved. For more detailed information, see
technical data of the VAV terminal unit.
Control V
min
... V
with 20 mA control signal
max
Fig. 19: Variable volume flow
The connection of a reference signal from 0 to 20 mA is
also possible. For this purpose, a resistance of 500
placed between the ground and input (w). The actual
value output (U) is always available as voltage signal
0–10 V DC.
Control component Easy for VAV terminal units20
Ω is
6 Commissioning and opera-
tion
Setting the Easy controller
6.1
Commissioning and operation
Setting the Easy controller
Fig. 20: Setting the volume flow rate setpoint values, for
example LMV
1V
min
2V
max
The minimum or maximum volume flow rate is set via
the potentiometer on the Easy controller
depending on the control request, a constant volume
flow rate corresponding to V
the variable volume flow control can be set between
V
and V
min
Further explanations and examples on the following
pages.
-D3A
potentiometer
potentiometer
.
max
. With these,
or the working range for
min
Control component Easy for VAV terminal units21
Commissioning and operation
Setting the Easy controller > Volume flow rate scale
6.1.1 Control ranges of VAV terminal units
Each VAV terminal unit with Easy controller has a sticker with the volume flow rate scale. Note the individual volume
flow rate and control ranges of the respective combination of the V
The usable volume flow rate and control range is shown in the following table or on the scale sticker of the VAV
terminal units, Fig. 21.
AV terminal unit and the control component.
Type of VAV terminal units
LVClow airflow velocity and low duct pressure
TVElow airflow velocity and low duct pressureTROVE-024T-05I-DD154...100%
TVRvarious applications in the standard volume flow
TVJnormal to high volume flow rate ranges
TVTnormal to high volume flow rate ranges with air-
TZ-SILENZIOhigh acoustic requirements at low airflow velocity
TA-SILENZIOhigh acoustic requirements at low airflow velocity
TVZhigh acoustic requirements in the supply air area
TVAhigh acoustic requirements in the extract air area
Area of applicationEasy controller typesUsable control
range
10...100%
10...100%
20...100%
20...100%
10...100%
10...100%
10...100%
10...100%
rate range
tight shut-of
in the supply air area
in the extract air area
f
LMV
227V-024T-05-013
LMV
227V-024T-05-002
227V
227V
SMV-D3A
LMV
LMV
LMV
LMV
-D3AL-F
-D3A-F
-024T-15-002
-024T-15-002
-D3A
-D3A
-D3A
-D3A
6.1.2 Volume flow rate scale
Fig. 21: Scale sticker example TVR/200/Easy
1Minimal adjustable volume flow rate
2Type of controller, here e.g. TVR
3Nominal size
The scale sticker serves as an aid for setting the volume flow control range. The scale is individual for the combination of control unit, nominal size and mounted control component.
The grey shaded percentages (1 and 5) document the usable control range of the respective V
The right edge of the scale at 100% documents the respective nominal volume flow rate in [m³/h], [l/s] and [cfm].
The percentages thus represent the ratio of the respective volume flow rate to the nominal volume flow rate.
Control component Easy for VAV terminal units22
4Arrow indicating the airflow direction
5Maximum adjustable volume flow rate
6Nominal volume flow rate in [m³/h], [l/s] and [cfm]
AV terminal unit type.
6.1.3 Settings examples
Example 1: TVR/200/Easy
Nominal volume flow rate, V
Desired volume flow rate control range- V
, of the control unit - 1459 m³/h
nom
: 400 m³/h to V
min
Commissioning and operation
Setting the Easy controller > Settings examples
: 1000 m³/h
max
Billing solution:
V
: 400 m³/h / 1459 m³/h × 100 ≈ 28%
min
V
: 1000 m³/h / 1459 m³/h × 100 ≈ 69%
max
Example 2: TVJ/400 x 200/Easy
Nominal volume flow rate, V
, of the control unit - 2592 m³/h
nom
Desired volume flow rate control range- V
: 650 m³/h to V
min
: 2250 m³/h
max
Billing solution:
V
: 650 m³/h / 2592 m³/h × 100 ≈ 25%
min
V
: 2250 m³/h / 2592 m³/h × 100 ≈ 87%
max
Control component Easy for VAV terminal units23
Commissioning and operation
Setting the Easy controller > Setting variable volume flow control
6.1.4 Default settings V
min
and V
max
Default settings of the volume flow controllers with Easy
controller:
V
V
min
max
: 40%
: 80%
During commissioning, the settings can be adjusted
according to the requirements.
6.1.5
Setting constant volume flow control
In the case of a variable volume flow control, the variable volume flow rate operating range is set via the
potentiometers V
control signal at terminal w
min
and V
, which is controlled via the
max
.
The following points should be noted for the control
input signal:
Usable control range of the V
Ä
Chapter 6.1.1 ‘Control ranges of VAV terminal
AV terminal unit
units’ on page 22
V
= nominal volume flow rate at control signal (w)
min
with 0 V DC (not less than 10 or 20%)
V
= set volume flow rate at control signal (w) with
max
10 V DC
In order to achieve a higher resolution of the assignment of 0–10 V voltage signals to the volume flow rate
setpoint values, the operating range can be restricted.
If the value for V
is interpreted as a fixed setpoint value. The setpoint
V
min
is set higher than V
min
, the setting of
max
signal (w) is ignored here.
6.1.6.1 Setting the entire control range for the
control input signal of the central building
management system
The setpoint value for a constant volume flow rate is set
on the V
The position of the V
potentiometer
min
.
potentiometer should be set to
max
0%.
For the constant volume flow control, no control signal is
required at terminal w.
6.1.6 Setting variable volume flow control
If the volume flow rate is to be specified by the central
T [BMS] over the entire control range, set the V
GL
potentiometer to 0% and the V
potentiometer to
max
min
100%.
The following points should be noted for the control
input signal:
Usable control range of the V
Ä
Chapter 6.1.1 ‘Control ranges of VAV terminal
AV terminal unit
units’ on page 22
The usable control range is available from a 1 V DC
or 2 V DC control signal, depending on the VAV terminal unit type.
If the control signal drops below 0.5 V DC, the
damper blade moves to the shut-off position.
Compliance with a control signal ≤ 0.5 V DC is not
always given due to interference voltages on the
supply lines. Therefore, the positive circuit should
Ä
always be preferred for a safe shut-off
‘Override
control on/off’ on page 20.
Control component Easy for VAV terminal units24
6.2 Functional test
Personnel:
Skilled qualified electrician
AC technician
HV
To perform a functional test, the Easy controller has a
test push button, the operating states are displayed on
Ä
the LED screen,
description’ on page 10
To check the function of the VAV terminal unit, check the
position of the damper blade on the damper blade shaft
(marked),
Ä
on page 12.
Preparation:
Switch on the power supply.
Switch on air conditioning system.
1.Press the test push button for approx. 1 second.
T
est function is started.
ð
Chapter 3 ‘Structure and functional
Chapter 3.3 ‘Position of the damper blade’
Commissioning and operation
Switching the direction of rotation
The direction of rotation reversal is signalled
ð
by the LED flashing briefly
The actuator then performs a synchronisation
(slow flashing) and then returns to normal
operation.
.
Actuator moves the damper blade to the
CLOSED position.
Actuator moves the damper blade to the
OPEN position.
Actuator moves the damper blade back to
the control position.
When the set volume flow rate is reached,
the LED lights up solidly
2.Override control V
Logging actual value signal U
ð
3.Override control V
Logging actual value signal U
ð
on the master controller
min
on the master controller
max
.
.
.
6.3 Switching the direction of rotation
Personnel:
TROX T
Attention: only for service personnel – release by
untrained personnel endangers the control function!
With volume flow rate deviations, an incorrect effect of
actuator action (direction of rotation) of the controller
could be the cause.
Test:
1.T
Rotation direction reversal (not for TVE type):
echnical Service
o test, disconnect the setpoint signal at terminal
(w) and set the V
If the actuator then moves the damper blade
ð
potentiometer to 0%.
min
to the OPEN position, the direction of rotation
is set incorrectly.
2.Set V
min
and V
potentiometers to 100% each.
max
3.Press the test push button (at least 4 s).
Control component Easy for VAV terminal units25
Troubleshooting
Common mistakes > Deviation between setpoint value and actual value signal
7 Troubleshooting
olume flow rate controllers with Easy controller are
V
tested technically before delivery. Operating parameters
must be set individually for each controller during commissioning to the required system conditions.
If faults occur after commissioning, they can usually be
remedied yourself using the following descriptions.
If a fault cannot be remedied on its own, TROX Service
will be happy to assist you with troubleshooting, simply
contact
For this, the following information is needed:
Type and nominal size of VAV terminal unit (see
Vmin/Vmax settings
Control input signal
7.1 Common mistakes
7.1.1
If the desired volume flow rate value is not adhered to
precisely enough, which is the most frequent cause of
error, this creates an unfavourable installation situation
of the VAV terminal unit.
If the straight inflow length upstream of the volume flow
controller is too short, the airflow becomes turbulent and
the measurement of the volume flow rate becomes inaccurate. This is especially true when installing behind
sharp edged bridges, fittings or junctions. The necessary straight inflow lengths are specified in the installation and commissioning instructions of the VAV terminal
unit.
7.1.2 Incorrect wiring
In many cases wiring errors are the cause of faults. For
this reason, only the 24 V supply voltage should initially
be connected when troubleshooting an volume flow
controller.
1.If present, disconnect the connecting cables at the
2.Check if the 24 V supply voltage is switched on.
3.Check whether the controller has reached the set-
Ä
‘TROX Technical Service’ on page 3
adjustments sticker):
Volume flow rate deviation due to
unfavourable installation situation
setpoint value input (terminal w) and the actual
value output (terminal U). This switches of
external circuit influences.
When the supply voltage is switched on, the
ð
Easy controller attempts to set the volume flow
rate to the setpoint value V
point value.
The green LED must light up solid within approx.
180 seconds. In addition, the signal voltage of the
actual value output (terminal U) can be measured
Ä
with a multimeter
If the setpoint value is reached, the controller
ð
will work properly.
29
,
min
.
f all
4.The test can be repeated for dif
values by adjusting the V
ferent setpoint
potentiometer.
min
7.1.3 System pressure too low
The aim of the volume flow control is to regulate the
volume flow rate actual value to the specified setpoint
value.
For this purpose, a larger volume flow rate is required in
the duct, which can be controlled (throttled) with the
controller to the desired setpoint value.
If the volume flow rate in front of the control unit is too
low (required minimum differential pressure not available), the setpoint value cannot be reached.
This can be detected on the damper blade shaft of the
VAV terminal unit.
If the damper blade is still in the OPEN position with the
setpoint signal present, instead of in a control position
(throttle position), the volume flow rate is not high
enough to set the setpoint value. The controller will try
to open the damper blade further to reach the desired
volume flow rate setpoint value.
7.1.4 Use outside the control area
If the device-specific control range is left with the potentiometer setting V
signal, the setpoint values cannot be reached. The
actual value reached by the controller is undefined.
Potentiometer adjustment and setpoint value control
signal:
Depending on the control unit type, the voltage signal
must be >1V or 2V, in particular, when setting V
and V
range.
Additional Information:
= 100%, in order to control the valid control
max
Ä
Chapter 6.1.1 ‘Control ranges of VAV terminal
units’ on page 22
Ä
Chapter 3.6 ‘Characteristics’ on page 16
min/Vmax
, or with the specified setpoint
= 0%
min
7.1.5 Deviation between setpoint value
and actual value signal
Frequently
the same signal voltage is expected at the setpoint
value input and the actual value output. However, this
only applies in the event that a V
100% are set on the potentiometers, since the same
characteristic curve vertices are used for the setpoint
value input and the actual value output.
Furthermore, in the controlled state, due to the permissible control tolerance, small deviations between the
signal voltages of the setpoint value and actual value
can always be expected.
, in the regulated state of the Easy controller,
of 0% and a V
min
max
of
Control component Easy for VAV terminal units26
Troubleshooting
Common mistakes > Deviation between setpoint value and actual value signal
If the potentiometer settings for V
and V
min
restrict the
max
usable control range, this will change the characteristic
curve of the setpoint signal. Since the actual value
signal is always assigned to a characteristic curve of 0
V
, a restriction of the usable control range results in a
nom
ferent characteristic curve for setpoint value and
dif
actual value signal.
In this case, a direct inference due to different signal
voltages at the setpoint value input or actual value
output without (rollover) calculation is not possible.
- Überprüfung auf Verschmutzung;ggf. Easy- Regler tauschen
Nein
Verdrahtung,Transformator prüfen
Nein
Ja
Sollwertsignal prüfen
Ansteuerung im nutzbaren Regelbereich?
Störungsbehebung an VVS-Regelgeräten mit Easy-Regler Stand 24.4.2018
Toleranzbetrachtung Regler vs. Messtoleranz
Überprüfung Einbausituation (Turbulenzen)
Automatischer Ablauf Testfunktion
Klappenausrichtung
auf Achse ok?
Klappenmontage auf Achse korrigieren
Ja
Nein
Troubleshooting
Systematic troubleshooting
7.2 Systematic troubleshooting
Fig. 22: Troubleshooting Easy Controller V24.4.18
Control component Easy for VAV terminal units28
Troubleshooting
Further diagnostic options > Ordering replacement controllers
7.3 Further diagnostic options
7.3.1
With a multimeter, both the setpoint signal (terminal w
against terminal 1) and the actual value signal (terminal
U against terminal 1) can be measured electrically.
Using the following formulas, the associated setpoint
value and actual value volume flow rates can be calculated and thus checked:
Note: depending on the selected setting on the V
Vmax
actual voltage may well be dif
correctly regulated.
Example 1: TVR 400/Easy
Nominal volume flow rate V
Setting V
Setting V
Voltage terminal w- 5.14 V
Voltage terminal U- 5.35 V
Billing solution:
V
=
V
Deviation = 3226 - 3099 = 127 m³/h ≈ 4%
Example 2: TVR 400/Easy
Nominal volume flow rate V
Setting V
Setting V
Voltage terminal w- 8.24 V
Voltage terminal U- 6.93 V
Billing solution:
V
m³/h) + 0.4 × 6030 m³/h =
V
Deviation = 4179 - 4399 = -220 m³/h ≈ -5%
Use of multimeters to control setpoint values and feedback signals
potentiometers, the setpoint value voltage and
ferent, even if they are
- 6030 m³/h
nom
min
max
: 5.14 V / 10 V × (6030 m³/h - 0 m³/h) + 0 m³/h
ref
3099 m³/h
: 5.3 V / 10 V ×
actual
min
max
: 8.24 V / 10 V × (0.8 × 6030 m³/h - 0.4 × 6030
ref
: 6.93 V / 10 V × 6030 m³/h = 4179 m³/h
actual
6030 m³/h = 3226 m³/h
- 0%
- 100%
- 6030 m³/h
nom
- 40%
- 800%
4399 m³/h
min
and
7.3.2 Use of adjustment devices
The use of an adjustment device is not permitted for the
Easy controllers. Depending on the delivery period and
factory preparation, the values displayed on the control
component cannot be clearly assigned as for the original equipment or for substitute controllers.
7.3.3
The adjustments sticker documents the factory testing,
the settings and the most important order data of the
VAV terminal unit and the control component.
Fig. 23: Adjustments sticker
The information is required as part of the technical support provided by the TROX service or for the ordering of
replacement parts.
7.3.4
When ordering an Easy replacement controller, the
device type and nominal size/dimensions are required
when ordering. Customer-specific operating values for
Easy controllers are not set at the factory. The information can be found, for example, in the adjustments
sticker described in the previous chapter.
Example of order information: replacement controller
type Easy for VAV terminal unit TZ-SILENZIO in dimension 200: TZ-SILENZIO 200/Easy
Note: for some VAV terminal unit types, Easy replacement controllers can be used regardless of the dimensions of the basic units.
This only applies to types TVR, TVJ, TVT and TVZ.
Examples: a replacement controller for the TVJ/Easy
type can be used both on the nominal width of 300x100
and on all other dimensions of the TVJ. A TVR/Easy
replacement controller can be used on the 250, as well
as all other dimensions of the TVR.
Adjustments sticker
Ordering replacement controllers
Control component Easy for VAV terminal units29
Disposal
8 Disposal
After final decommissioning, the volume flow controller
with the control component type Easy must be disposed
of properly by a competent authority
tains electrical and electronic components and must not
be disposed of as domestic waste. When disposed of,
local up to date regulations must be complied with.
. The device con-
Control component Easy for VAV terminal units30
9 Technical data
General operating conditions of the control components
Ambient temperature10–50 °C
Ambient humidity5–90% rF
Easy controller LMV-D3AL-F
Technical data
Supply voltage
Supply voltage
Power rating
Power rating
Running time for 90°120–150 s
Setpoint value signal input0 – 10 V DC, Ra > 100 kΩ