AERCO Modulex E8 Controller (and BCM) For Modulex EXT Boilers User Manual
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E8 Controller and BCM for Modulex EXT
Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual
OMM-0093_0A
AERCO International, Inc. • 100 Oritani Dr. • Blauvelt, NY 10913
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GF-136-C
Ph.: 800-526-0288
PRI: 06/24/2013
GF-136-C
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................ 7
CHAPTER 2: E8 CONTROLLER AND BCM DESCRIPTION .................................................................. 9
2.1 E8 Controller Features and Functions................................................................................................. 9
2.2 BCM Features and Functions ............................................................................................................ 10
CHAPTER 3: E8 CONTROLLER OPERATION ..................................................................................... 11
3.1 NORMAL Mode Operation (Door Closed) ......................................................................................... 11
3.1.1 NORMAL Mode Display Functions ............................................................................................. 11
3.1.2 HEATING Mode Selection (in NORMAL Mode) ......................................................................... 12
3.1.3 MENU Mode Operation (Door Open) ......................................................................................... 13
3.2 Software Menus ................................................................................................................................. 14
3.2.1 Basic Menu/Sub-Menu Navigation and Selection ...................................................................... 15
3.2.2 Basic Parameter Navigation, Selection, and Revision ............................................................... 16
CHAPTER 4: E8 INITIALIZATION AND QUICK START GUIDE .......................................................... 17
4.1 Initializing the E8 in the Installation Menu ......................................................................................... 17
4.2 QUICK START INSTRUCTIONS ...................................................................................................... 20
4.2.1 Setting Maximum and Minimum Flow Temperature ................................................................... 20
4.2.2 Setting Room Temperature and Outdoor Compensation ........................................................... 21
4.2.3 Setting Heating Programs and Pumps ....................................................................................... 22
CHAPTER 5: E8 CONTROLLER MENUS AND SUB-MENUS .............................................................. 23
5.1 DISPLAY Menu ................................................................................................................................. 24
5.2 USER Menu ....................................................................................................................................... 28
5.3 TIME PROGRAM Menu and Sun-Menus .......................................................................................... 32
5.4 EXPERT Menu and Sub-Menus ........................................................................................................ 37
5.4.1 Available V-Curve Preset Voltage Curves for 0 – 10 Volt Input ................................................. 45
5.5 EXPERT HS Menu ............................................................................................................................ 46
5.6 GENERAL Menu ............................................................................................................................... 46
5.6.1 DATE / TIME Menu ..................................................................................................................... 46
5.6.2 SERVICE Menu .......................................................................................................................... 49
5.7 Installation Menu & E8 Controller Initial Startup ................................................................................ 53
5.7.1 CAP/MODULE Function (Maximum Kilowatts per Burner) ........................................................ 54
5.7.2 Available Settings for Relay Functions 1 – 4 .............................................................................. 55
CHAPTER 6: E8 SETUP AND PROGRAMMING .................................................................................. 57
6.1 Indoor/Outdoor Reset Mode .............................................................................................................. 57
6.1.1 Wiring Connections ..................................................................................................................... 57
6.1.2 Indoor/Outdoor Reset Operation Configuration .......................................................................... 57
6.1.3 Viewing the Boiler Setpoint ......................................................................................................... 59
6.2 Constant Set Point Mode................................................................................................................... 59
6.2.1 Wiring Connections ..................................................................................................................... 60
6.2.2 Constant Setpoint Mode Configuration ....................................................................................... 60
6.2.3 Viewing Constant Set Point ........................................................................................................ 60
6.2.4 Configuring Set Point High and Low Limits Per Outside Temperature Sensor .......................... 60
6.2.4.1 Configuring HEATSLOPE Parameter ............................................................................. 61
6.2.4.2 Configuring MAX T-FLOW and MIN T-FLOW Parameters ............................................. 62
6.2.4.3 Configuring MAX T-COLL Parameter ............................................................................. 63
6.3 0 to 10 Volt Remote Set Point Mode ................................................................................................. 63
6.3.1 Remote Signal Source Wiring Connections ............................................................................... 63
6.3.2 Configuring Remote Signal Source ............................................................................................ 64
6.3.3 Setting the Voltage and Set Point Limits for U1/U2 and T1/T2 .................................................. 65
6.3.4 Setting the Curve 11-UO Voltage ............................................................................................... 66
6.3.5 Viewing the Set Point .................................................................................................................. 67
6.4 Domestic Hot Water Operation Using A Tank Sensor ...................................................................... 67
6.4.1 Sensor Wiring Connections ........................................................................................................ 67