Document Outline

• CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
• CHAPTER 2: E8 CONTROLLER AND BCM DESCRIPTION
  • 1.
  • 2.
  • 2.1 E8 Controller Features and Functions
  • 2.2 BCM Features and Functions
• CHAPTER 3: E8 CONTROLLER OPERATION
  • 3.
  • 3.1 NORMAL Mode Operation (Door Closed)
    • 3.1.1 NORMAL Mode Display Functions
    • 3.1.2 HEATING Mode Selection (in NORMAL Mode)
    • 3.1.3 MENU Mode Operation (Door Open)
  • 3.2 Software Menus
    • 3.2.1 Basic Menu/Sub-Menu Navigation and Selection
    • 3.2.2 Basic Parameter Navigation, Selection, and Revision
• CHAPTER 4: E8 InItializATION and QUICK START GUIDE
  • 4.
  • 4.1 Initializing the E8 in the Installation Menu
  • 4.2 QUICK START INSTRUCTIONS
    • 4.2.1 Setting Maximum and Minimum Flow Temperature
    • 4.2.2 Setting Room Temperature and Outdoor Compensation
    • 4.2.3 Setting Heating Programs and Pumps
• CHAPTER 5: E8 CONTROLLER MENUS AND SUB-MENUS
  • 5.
  • 5.1 DISPLAY Menu
  • 5.2 USER Menu
  • 5.3 TIME PROGRAM Menu and Sun-Menus
  • 5.4 EXPERT Menu and Sub-Menus
    • 5.4.1 Available V-Curve Preset Voltage Curves for 0 – 10 Volt Input
  • 5.5 EXPERT HS Menu
  • 5.6 GENERAL Menu
    • 5.6.1 DATE / TIME Menu
    • 5.6.2 SERVICE Menu
  • 5.7 Installation Menu & E8 Controller Initial Startup
    • 5.7.1 CAP/MODULE Function (Maximum Kilowatts per Burner)
    • 5.7.2 Available Settings for Relay Functions 1 – 4
• CHAPTER 6: E8 SETUP AND PROGRAMMING
  • 6.
  • 6.1 Indoor/Outdoor Reset Mode
    • 6.1.1 Wiring Connections
    • 6.1.2 Indoor/Outdoor Reset Operation Configuration
    • 6.1.3 Viewing the Boiler Setpoint
  • 4.
  • 5.
  • 6.
  • 6.1
  • 6.2 Constant Set Point Mode
    • 6.2.1 Wiring Connections
    • 6.2.2 Constant Setpoint Mode Configuration
    • 6.2.3 Viewing Constant Set Point
    • 6.2.4 Configuring Set Point High and Low Limits Per Outside Temperature Sensor
      • 6.2.4.1 Configuring HEATSLOPE Parameter
      • 6.2.4.2 Configuring MAX T-FLOW and MIN T-FLOW Parameters
      • Continue scrolling through the HTG CIRCUIT 1 sub-menu until RETURN is displayed. Press the Program Key to exit the HTG CIRCUIT 1 sub-menu.
      • 6.2.4.3 Configuring MAX T-COLL Parameter
  • 6.3 0 to 10 Volt Remote Set Point Mode
    • 6.3.1 Remote Signal Source Wiring Connections
    • 6.3.2 Configuring Remote Signal Source
    • 6.3.3 Setting the Voltage and Set Point Limits for U1/U2 and T1/T2
    • 6.3.4 Setting the Curve 11-UO Voltage
    • 6.3.5 Viewing the Set Point
  • 6.4 Domestic Hot Water Operation Using A Tank Sensor
    • 6.4.1 Sensor Wiring Connections
    • 6.4.2 Configuring the Controller for DHW With a Tank Sensor
    • 6.4.3 Setting the DHW Set Point
    • 6.4.4 Displaying Temperatures Associated With DHW
      • 6.4.4.1 Viewing DHW Set Point and Actual DHW Temperature
      • 6.4.4.2 Viewing DHW Set Point With T-BOILER DHW Function
  • 6.5 DHW Operation Using an Aquastat
    • 6.5.1 Sensor Wiring Connections
    • 6.5.2 Configuring the Controller for DHW With an Aquastat
    • 6.5.3 Setting the DHW Set Point
    • 6.5.4 Displaying Temperatures Associated With DHW
  • 6.6 Boiler & Pump Enable/Disable
• CHAPTER 7: E8 ConnectOR TERMINAL ASSIGNMENTS
  • 7.
  • 7.1 SENSOR Terminal Assignments
    • 7.1.1 Connector 7
    • 7.1.2 Connector 1
    • 7.1.3 Connector 5
    • 7.1.4 Connector 8 => PT 1000 Sensor
    • 7.1.5 Connector 3
    • 7.1.6 Connector 9
  • 7.2 MAINS Power Terminal Assignments
    • 7.2.1 Connector 2
    • 7.2.2 Connector 6
    • 7.2.3 Connector 4
• CHAPTER 8: BOILER COMMUNICATIONS MODULE (BCM)
  • 8.
  • 8.1 BCM Description
  • 8.2 BCM Fault Relay
    • 8.2.1 BCM Fault Relay Wiring
    • 8.2.2 Clearing Faults
  • 8.3 BCM Configured as Back-Up Controller
    • 8.3.1 BCM Back-Up Controller Wiring
  • 8.4 BCM Configured as Primary Controller Utilizing Modbus
    • 8.4.1 Operating Scenario
    • 8.4.2 Physical Modbus RS485 Wiring
    • 8.4.3 Disconnecting the E8 from the E-Bus on the BCM Board
    • 8.4.4 AERCO BMS II/ACS Master to BCM Slave Wiring Connections.
    • 8.4.5 EMS or BAS Master to BCM Slave Wiring Connections
  • 8.5 BCM Control of VFD Primary Pump
    • 8.5.1 Pump Control Wiring
    • 8.5.2 Pump Control Operation
  • 8.6 RS485 Loop Termination Resistors and Bias
    • 8.6.1 Master BMS II/ACS or EMS/BAS Terminating Resistor and Bias
    • 8.6.2 BCM Controller Terminating Resistor and Bias
  • 8.7 Modbus Network Wiring Diagram
  • 8.8 Modbus Software Set-Up
    • 8.8.1 BCM Set-Up For Modbus Operation
    • 8.8.2 Monitoring and Configuration Only
    • 8.8.3 AERCO BMS II/ACS Modbus Control and Monitoring
    • 8.8.4 Modbus Remote Setpoint Control and Monitoring
    • 8.8.5 EMS or BAS Set-Up As Master to BCM Controller Slaves
  • 8.9 Multiple Modulex Boiler Heating Mode – Using A BMS II or ACS
    • 8.9.1 Sequence of Operation (Example: Four-Modulex boiler installation)
• CHAPTER 9: BCM MODBUS AND ADDRESS ASSIGNMENTS
  • 9.
  • 9.1 BCM Modbus Comm. & Support Requirements
    • 9.1.1 Function Codes
    • 9.1.2 Modbus Support Requirements
  • 9.2 BCM Controller Standard Holding Register Assignments
    • 9.2.1 BCM Controller Standard Input Register Assignments
    • 9.2.2 BCM Controller Standard Holding Register Assignments
• CHAPTER 10: E8, BCM, AND BMM FAULT CODES
  • 10.
  • 10.1 Processing and Clearing Fault Codes
  • 10.2 Fault Codes and Descriptions
    • 10.2.1 E8 Controller Fault Code Table
    • 10.2.2 BCM and BMM Fault Code Conversion Table
    • 10.2.3 BCM Fault Code Table
    • 10.2.4 BMM Fault Code Table