MODE OF OPERATION
If the Network setting is selected for RS485
Modbus operation, a valid Comm Address must
be entered in the Setup Menu. Refer to Modbus
Communication Manual GF-114 for additional
information.
5.5.1 Direct Drive Field Wiring
The only wiring connections necessary for Direct
Drive mode are connection of the remote signal
leads from the source to the unit’s I/O Box. For
either a 4-20mA/0-5V or a 0-20mA/0-5V setting,
the connections are made at the ANALOG IN
terminals in the I/O Box. For a Network setting,
the connections are made at the RS-485 COMM
terminals in the I/O Box. The signal must be
floating, (ungrounded) at the I/O Box and the
wire used must be a two wire shielded pair from
18 to 22 AWG. Polarity must be observed. The
source end of the shield must be connected at
the source. When driving multiple units, each
unit’s wiring must conform to the above.
5.5.2 Direct Drive Startup
Since this mode of operation is factory preset
and the valve position is being externally
controlled, no startup instructions are necessary
.
In this mode, the
REMOTE
LED will light when
the signal is present.
To operate the unit in manual mode, press the
AUTO/MAN
switch. The
REMOTE
LED will go
off and the
MANUAL
LED will light.
To change back to the Direct Drive mode, simply
press the
AUTO/MAN
switch. The
REMOTE
LED will again light and the
MANUAL
LED will
go off.
5.6 BOILER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
(BMS)
NOTE
BMS Model 168 can utilize either pulse
width modulation (PWM) or RS485
Modbus signaling to the Boiler. BMS II
Model 5R5-384 can utilize only RS485
signaling to the Boiler.
The BMS mode of operation is used in
conjunction with an AERCO Boiler Management
System. The BMS mode is used when it is
desired to operate multiple units in the most
efficient manner possible. For this mode of
operation, a BMS Header Sensor must be
installed between 2 and 10 feet downstream of
the LAST boiler in the boiler plant's supply water
header. The BMS can control up to 40 boilers; 8
via pulse width modulation (PWM) and up to 32
via Modbus (RS485) network communication.
For BMS programming, operation, and Header
Sensor installation details, see GF-108M (BMS
Model 168) and GF-124 (BMS II Model 5R5-
384), BMS Operations Guides. For operation via
an RS485 Modbus network, refer to Modbus
Communication Manual GF-114.
To enable the BMS Mode, the following menu
settings must be made in the Configuration
Menu:
MENU OPTION
SETTING
Boiler Mode
Direct Drive
Remote Signal
BMS (PWM Input)
or
Network (RS485)
Refer to paragraph 3.3 for instructions on
changing menu options.
5.6.1 BMS External Field Wiring
Wiring connections for BMS control using PWM
signaling are made between connector JP2 on
the BMS panel (boilers 1 through 8), and the
B.M.S. (PWM) IN terminals in the I/O Box on the
front of the boilers. Refer to the wiring diagram
provided on the cover of the I/O Box.
Wiring connections for RS485 Modbus control
are made between connector JP11 on the BMS
(boilers 9 through 40) and the RS485 COMM
terminals in the I/O Box on the front of the
boilers.
Wire the units using shielded twisted pair wire
between 18 and 22 AWG. Observe the proper
polarity for the B.M.S. (PWM) IN and/or RS485
COMM wiring connections. Shields should be
terminated only at the BMS and the boiler end
must be left floating. Each unit’s wiring must
conform to the above.
5.6.2 BMS Setup and Startup
This mode of operation is factory preset and the
AERCO BMS controls the firing rate (air/fuel
valve % open position). There are no setup
instructions for each individual unit.
To operate the unit in manual mode, press the
AUTO/MAN
switch. The
REMOTE
LED will go
off and the
MANUAL
LED will light
5-4
Summary of Contents for Benchmark 2.0
Page 4: ......
Page 8: ......
Page 12: ......
Page 24: ......
Page 44: ......
Page 50: ......
Page 78: ......
Page 84: ......
Page 88: ......
Page 90: ......
Page 101: ...APPENDIX F F 5 ...
Page 102: ...APPENDIX F F 6 ...
Page 104: ...APPENDIX F F 8 ...
Page 105: ...APPENDIX F F 9 ...
Page 106: ...APPENDIX F F 10 ...
Page 107: ...APPENDIX F F 11 ...
Page 108: ...APPENDIX F F 12 ...
Page 112: ...APPENDIX G G 4 ...
Page 113: ...APPENDIX H H 1 ...
Page 114: ...APPENDIX H H 2 ...
Page 115: ...APPENDIX H H 3 ...
Page 118: ......
Page 119: ...APPENDIX J BENCHMARK CONTROL PANEL EXPLODED VIEW J 1 ...
Page 120: ...APPENDIX J J 2 P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 BENCHMARK CONTROL PANEL REAR VIEW ...
Page 122: ......