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AQ255 AND AQ257 SERIES EXPANSION ZONING PANELS

69-1981—06

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ORDERING INFORMATION

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1.

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2.

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SPECIFICATIONS

The AQ2000 Series Expansion Zoning Panels are listed in 

Table 1.

Table 1. AQ2000 Series Expansion Zoning Panels.

Application: 

Controls zoning operations for hydronic zoning 

systems.

Power and Electrical Ratings:

Power Supply: 

120 Vac / 60Hz

B–B Communication Bus Terminals: 

Low voltage, 

Class II, 2-wire polarity-insensitive, digital communicat-

ing link to other Control or Zoning modules

Zone Pump Output Rating:  

120 Vac, 5A, 1/3 HP

Zone Valve Output Rating: 

24 Vac, 0.5A, 12VA

Electrical Connections (Line Voltage): 

Wire-clamp 

screw terminals; maximum 2 x 14 AWG each on line 

voltage terminals

Environmental Ratings:

Temperature Rating: 

32°F to 130°F (0°C to 55°C)

Operating Humidity Range (% RH): 

5 to 90% RH, 

non-condensing

Temperature Ratings:

Sensor Temperature Rating: 

-58°F to 230°F (-50°C 

to 110°C)

Inputs/Outputs:

R–C Input: 

24 Vac Class II

R–C Output (on transformer; AQ25742B and 

AQ25744B only): 

38 VA, 24 Vac Class II

Thermostat Compatibility: 

Digital non-communicating 

thermostats and/or AQ1000 Series 2-wire communicating 

thermostats

Dimensions (HxWxD):  

8.0 x 9.4 x 3.3 in. (20.3 x 23.8 x 

8.5 cm) approximate 

Weight: 

3.9 lb. (1.8 kg)

Approvals: 

Canadian Standards Association: Certified, File 

No. LR76030

1 INSTALLATION 

PREPARATION

NOTES: Throughout these instructions, the following 

terminology conventions are used:

AQ155

 refers to the AQ15540B Zoning Module.

AQ157

 refers to the AQ15740B Zoning Module.

AQ255

 refers to all of the AQ25542B, AQ25582B and 

AQ25742B Expansion Zoning Panels. 

AQ257

 refers to the AQ25744B Expansion Zoning 

Panel. Where there are specific instructions or details 

relating to the -42B, -82B, or -44B Expansion Zoning 

Panels, the full model number is used 

(e.g., AQ25744B).

AQ2000 Series Control Panel

 is used when the infor-

mation applies to any of the AQ2000 Series Boiler 

Control Panels, including AQ25A, AQ250, AQ251, 

AQ252, etc.

Control Module

 refers to the component within the 

AQ2000 Series Control Panel that performs the 

master control operations.

Control Panel

 refers to an assembled product, con-

sisting of a transformer, Control Module and (if appli-

cable) a Zoning Module, all contained within an 

AQ2000 panel enclosure.

Expansion Zoning Panel

 refers to an assembled 

product, consisting of a Zoning Module and (if applica-

ble) a transformer, contained within an AQ2000 panel 

enclosure.

Zoning Module

 refers to the component within the 

AQ2000 Series Control Panel that controls zoning 

operations. Zoning Modules are available in either 

4-zone or 8-zone configurations.

Expansion 

Zoning Panel

Zoning 

Module

# of Zoning 

Modules

Transformer 

included

AQ25542B

AQ15540B

1

No

AQ25582B

AQ15540B

2

No

AQ25742B

AQ15540B

1

Yes

AQ25744B

AQ15740B

1

Yes

Summary of Contents for AQ15540B

Page 1: ...ransformer power supply module which connects to 120 Vac power and supplies 24 Vac power to the Zoning Module Communications between components via the AQUATROL network using communication bus wiring Any panel can be configured to activate a group pump when zones are active Zone valve models can be used with Normally Open or Normally closed valves Can be installed up to 500 ft away from main AQ200...

Page 2: ...o 110 C Inputs Outputs R C Input 24 Vac Class II R C Output on transformer AQ25742B and AQ25744B only 38 VA 24 Vac Class II Thermostat Compatibility Digital non communicating thermostats and or AQ1000 Series 2 wire communicating thermostats Dimensions HxWxD 8 0 x 9 4 x 3 3 in 20 3 x 23 8 x 8 5 cm approximate Weight 3 9 lb 1 8 kg Approvals Canadian Standards Association Certified File No LR76030 1 ...

Page 3: ...otally new family of hydronic controls And although they and other AQ2000 system components are very easy to install and operate they are different than other hydronic controls that you have previously installed Take a moment to read through this document before beginning the installation Failure to follow these instructions could damage the product or cause a hazardous condition Familiarize Yours...

Page 4: ...ert them into their slot to from a wiring channel between the Main Control Panel and the Expansion Zoning Panel see Fig 3 and to connect the two panels together 4 Install two top screws of the Expansion Zoning Panel ensuring it is level with the adjoining Main Control Panel and install two lower screws 5 Repeat steps 1 4 for any additional Expansion Zoning Panels Fig 3 Orientation of wire channel ...

Page 5: ...rminals is connected to which of the B B Exp Bus IN terminals 4 Wire the zoning equipment to the output terminals bot tom edge of the Expansion Zoning Panel line voltage circulators or valves for the AQ25542B and AQ25582B and low voltage zone valves for the AQ25742B and AQ25744B 5 Bring power to the Expansion Zoning Panel as follows a AQ25542B run 14 AWG jumper wires from the N and L terminals on ...

Page 6: ...c For the third Zoning Module connected to an AQ2000 Series Control Module make sure that DIP switch 3 is set to the right hand position ON and DIP switches 1 2 and 4 are set to the left d For the fourth Zoning Module connected to an AQ2000 Series Control Module make sure that DIP switch 4 is set to the right hand position ON and DIP switches 1 2 and 3 are set to the left 2 Review the settings for...

Page 7: ...els Auto Test AQ155 AQ157 Zoning Modules Auto Test operation for Zoning Modules enables the installer to test all zones wired to the Zoning Module by sequentially activating the zoning equipment connected to each zone output Each step of the Auto Test routine may be paused or skipped by pressing the Test button Table 2 AQ15540B Zoning Module Pump Zoning Module DIP Switch Arrangement DIP Switch Swi...

Page 8: ... with a delay of 1 10th of a second delay between each pump to minimize the effect of inrush currents from the pumps motors along with the main boiler pump When zone valves are tested simultaneously the valves are energized immediately but the boiler pump is energized only after either a the valves end switches close or b the TIME TO OPEN value in the EQUIPMENT SETUP ZONING menu has elapsed to all...

Page 9: ... and saved in the Installing Contractor s files SAVE Feature AQ25A AQ251 and AQ252 Control Panels In addition to the hardcopy Installation Job Records the AQ25A AQ251 and AQ251 Control Panels have a convenient SAVE feature that allows the installing contractor to save the specific equipment setting for this installation in the Control Panel s memory for future recall in case the system s settings ...

Page 10: ...mostats without zone synchronization or waiting for permission from the Control Module to operate This allows the zones to extract any heat provided by the boiler When communication is lost between a Zoning Module and any of its thermostats that zone is invisible to the Control Module The Zoning Module stops serving that zone and the zone s pump or valve de energizes Under this condition the AQ200...

Page 11: ...981 06 APPENDIX This appendix provides examples for wiring Expansion Zoning Panels to AQ2000 Series Control Panels and wiring additional low voltage VA capacity Wiring Diagrams Fig 5 Wiring of AQ25542B Expansion Zoning Panel to AQ2000 Series Control Panel ...

Page 12: ...AQ10X38 TRANSFORMER FROM B B EXP BUS OUT CONNECTION ON AQ1554P2 1 FROM C ON AQ10X38 TRANSFORMER THERMOSTATS ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4 TH SENSOR TH SENSOR THERMOSTATS ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4 ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4 M27833C ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4 ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4 AQ15540B 1 AQ15540B 2 AQ15540B 3 TO N ON AQ10X38 POWER SUPPLY PROVIDE DISCONNECT MEANS AND OVERLOAD PROTECTION A...

Page 13: ...or recommended wiring of additional low voltage VA capacity to AQ2000 Series Zoning Modules CAUTION Equipment Damage Hazard Can damage internal circuitry of Zoning Module The ES1 and ES2 terminals of the AQ15740B Zoning Module are powered terminals and must only be connected to a set of dry contacts such as a zone valve motor s end switch If power is applied to these contacts for example by runnin...

Page 14: ...ZONE 4 M27835C M M M M M M M M FROM B B EXP BUS OUT CONNECTION ONAQ15540B 1 AQ15540B 1 AQ15540B 2 AQ10X38 120 V AC 1 POWER SUPPL Y PROVIDE DISCONNECT MEANSAND OVERLOAD PROTECTIONAS REQUIRED 1 N L AQ25742B ZONING MODULE OFAN EXISTING AQ2000 SERIES CONTROL P ANEL OK AQ15100B THERMOSTATS ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4 TH SENSOR M27836C M M M M Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 FROM B B EXP BUS OUT CONNECTION ...

Page 15: ...AQ255 AND AQ257 SERIES EXPANSION ZONING PANELS 15 69 1981 06 ...

Page 16: ...NELS Automation and Control Solutions Honeywell International Inc 1985 Douglas Drive North Golden Valley MN 55422 customer honeywell com U S Registered Trademark 2013 Honeywell International Inc 69 1981 06 M S Rev 08 13 Printed in United States ...

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