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SECTION 2.0: Specifications

2.2 VARI-GREEN

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 TRANSMITTER SERIES  

SENSOR DENSITY

Maximum number of sensors per transmitter is
32 total sensors per probe array or measurement station

DISPLAY

Backlit

 

¼

 V

GA Color TFT LCD display, 2.75” X 2.0” 

Configuration Access: 
Field programmable menu driven user interface 
accessed via four button membrane keypad. Field 
selectable in U.S. or S.I. units for flow, velocity and 
temperature.

POWER SUPPLY

24 VAC (20-28 VAC) or 24 VDC (20-40 VDC), isolated 
and fused with reverse polarity protection
16-50 VA, varies based on the quantity of sensors
(1-32) in the probe array or station

OUTPUT SIGNALS PROVIDED

Dual analog outputs, field selectable via menu for 0-5 
VDC, 0-10 VDC, or 4-20 mADC
Field adjustable analog output scaling of airflow velocity 
and temperature
Velocity Range:
0 to 5,000 FPM in Ducted Applications
Temperature Range: -20° to 140° F

AMBIENT CONDITIONS

Temperature Limits: –20° F to 180° F Storage, -20° to 
+140° F Operating
Humidity: 0 to 99.9% RH, non-condensing

ENCLOSURE

NEMA 1 aluminum with hinged cover

APPROVALS

UL 60730 PENDING
BTL
FCC Part 15 Subpart B, Class A Device

2.1 PROBE ASSEMBLY

INDIVIDUAL SENSOR ACCURACY

Velocity: ±2% of reading from 0-5000 FPM
Temperature: ±0.1° F
Multi-point NIST traceable calibration of both 
temperature and velocity

SENSOR TYPE

Her metically sealed, precision matched thermistors with 

laser trimmed resistive heating element mounted in 
flow conditioning aperture.

Max number of sensors per probe: 8
Max number of sensors per transmitter: 32

SENSOR SIGNAL PROCESSING

Sen sor signal processing at the probe with RS-485 

communication to the transmitter

MOUNTING

Ins ertion probe mounting via 4 in. x 4 in. aluminum 

plate, 

1

4

 in. closed cell neoprene gasket and end 

support stud for probes longer than 18 in.

MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION 

1.1 25 in. diameter anodized aluminum probe with 

aluminum probe connection box

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

Pro be-to-probe connection via plenum rated cable 

with mini-DIN Snap & Lock connector for signal and 
power 

Pro be-to-transmitter connection via a single plenum 

rated cable with mini-DIN Snap & Lock connector

Cab le Length: 10 ft. typical, up to 100 ft. optional 

(cables can be field terminated to length)

PROBE SIZE RANGE

8 in. to 120 in. dimension length

Vari-Green® Transmitter

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Summary of Contents for AMD-TD Series

Page 1: ...y for the customer s failure to comply with these requirements If this product is used in a manner not specified in this manual the protection providied by this product may be impaired Regarding This Manual This manual should be passed on to the end user Before use read this manual thoroughly to comprehend its contents The contents of this manual may be changed without prior notice All rights rese...

Page 2: ...s also measured via these sensors The Vari Green transmitter can receive up to 32 individual flow sensors measuring airflow in a single duct and it generates the outputs including network and analog signals which are conveyed to a local controller or BMS Physical installation details for the probe array or flow stations can be found in Greenheck s Installation Instructions Typical Vari Green Insta...

Page 3: ...r APPROVALS UL 60730 PENDING BTL FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class A Device 2 1 PROBE ASSEMBLY INDIVIDUAL SENSOR ACCURACY Velocity 2 of reading from 0 5000 FPM Temperature 0 1 F Multi point NIST traceable calibration of both temperature and velocity SENSOR TYPE Her metically sealed precision matched thermistors with laser trimmed resistive heating element mounted in flow conditioning aperture Max number...

Page 4: ... 4 POWER and SIGNAL CONNECTIONS NOTE The Vari Green transmitter terminal connections for power and signal wire are labeled on the board for installation convenience Power wiring is located at terminal strip J4 Signal wiring is located at terminal strip J1 The REMOVABLE terminal strips for power and signal are located in the lower portion of the transmitter and are accessible by opening the hinged ...

Page 5: ... FPM set point drives display and output to zero Alarm Alert Configuration Configure alarm type upper and lower limits Network Configuration Configure network type baud rate and address information Field Characterization For information on field characterization please see section below SERVICE MENU SELECTION DESCRIPTION Password Configuration Enable disable and change password Total System Scan D...

Page 6: ... ID can be entered through the Service Menu It is typically used to describe the transmitter location in the building Brightness Allows the user to set the brightness of the display in real time Inactivity Timeout The time period which holds the display in menu mode When the timer expires the display is returned to the main display screen showing the process values Analog Output Configuration The ...

Page 7: ...nable Reg Alerts will turn ON OFF Enable Global Alerts will turn ON OFF Field Characterization Field characterization K factoring of a flow element is the adjustment of the flow measurement system to match a known reference measurement most commonly airflow traverse testing Field characterization is typically done when there is insufficient straight duct run or another issue that creates questiona...

Page 8: ... See below for sensor control If Missing yellow is at a value other than zero the transmitter is not communicating with the associated node Sensor Control An enabled sensor will report measurement data to the Vari Green transmitter This is the default condition after initially powering the system A disabled sensor will not report measurement data to the Vari Green transmitter Disabled sensors may ...

Page 9: ...xternal 24 VAC 24 VDC power source 1 Press the power button located on the bottom left corner of the front cover to turn the system ON 2 The display will show a loading bar After reaching 100 the display will indicate which sensors have been discovered for approximately 2 seconds Then the normal operating screen will be displayed The default normal operating screen will display Total Flow on the f...

Page 10: ... controller ceases to receive valid airflow and or temperature signals make certain the following have been checked and confirmed The power wiring is securely connected to the proper terminals and is providing the intended 24V AC DC power The signal wiring is securely connected to the proper terminals The probe to probe and probe to transmitter cables and connections are properly connected and sec...

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