Post on 03-Feb-2022
Wireless TECs w/Coordinator
Wireless TECs w/Coordinator
FX40
Wireless Coordinator
Zigbee Ready Communication Module
2.4 Ghz based on 802.15.4 mesh
All TEC models to be wireless capable
Approx. 30 TEC’s / Coordinator, 100 per NAE trunk
Auto Configuring Database
Simple, software set-up utility
Elementary tech training required
Scalable – multiple Coordinators / System
JCI open protocol – BACnet IP and MS/TP
Application ScopeWireless TECs w/Coordinator
• Targeted at retrofit applications where installing a communication trunk is cost prohibitive or disruption to the current business or infrastructure is sensitive.
• New construction where installing communication trunk in a region requires higher cost code / labor compliance.
• Early adopter in wireless technology
Wireless TECs w/CoordinatorStaged Versions
Single Stage
Unit heaters, fan coil unit, and single-stage packaged heating/cooling equipment
Heat Pump
Heat pump with up to 3 heating/2 cooling stages
Multi-Stage
Multi-staged packaged heating/cooling stages
Economizer
Packaged rooftop units with economizers
2-4 Pipe Fan Coil and Zoning VersionsOutputs for Valves & Dampers
2 On/Off outputs
2 Floating outputs
1 or 2 Proportional outputs
Fan Control
None (zone version)
1, 2 or 3 speed
Dehumidification Capability
Wireless
– Focus of wireless development on replacing the network wiring.
– This allows for centralization of stand-alone equipment.
– No need to run Extra-Wiring for communication which in turn lowers installation costs.
– Benefits well suited to retrofit projects on existing equipment.
– Wired Network interface replaced with Wireless 802.15.4 (ZigBee) radio.
– Network image from wired world duplicated.
The Wireless Coordinator & Thermostats– Wireless Coordinator developed to
provide a simple way in which to integrate wireless thermostats into today’s “open-systems”
– Coordinator provides wireless network access point.
– Also serves as thermostat / network configuration tool.
– Converts 802.15.4 – JCI wireless thermostat messages to familiar BACnet objects
– Supports 30 JCI Thermostats per coordinator.
– Connects easily to BACnet IP or MS/TP network for integration.
Zoning
VT7300 Fan Coil
Roof Top/ Heat Pump
TEC with PIR Sensor
Wireless Coordinator
– Existing Wiring from Equipment (Y-W-G) re-used.
– TEC wireless network thermostat transmits data wirelessly to gateway:
– Occupancy.
– Room set points
– equipment status
Wireless thermostat
Wireless thermostat
Y, W, R, G Interface
RTU
I/o Wiring
Total System Architecture
Wireless messages converted to Open protocol for integration at supervisor level.
BACnet IP
BACnet MS/TP
Network Field Wiring Eliminated!
Supervisory Controller
Mesh Topology Wireless Network
Hardwired & WirelessWireless TECs w/Coordinator
Must select wireless coordinator location to ensure within wireless mesh.Local setup of thermostat to include PAN ID and Channel (wireless frequency)Local configuration of the wireless coordinator to ensure all PAN ID, Channel match specified TEC’s.No daisy chain wiring of the RS485 trunk and potential for improper wiring!
Typical Retrofit Application– Hotel project with existing multispeed
fan coil units.
– Fan coils controlled by existing electronic thermostats.
– Existing controls do not support centralization.
– Thermostats replaced with VT7000 series wireless thermostat.
– After some brief address settings and gateway configuration the wireless mesh is functional.
– Information ready for integration.