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Setpoint and Delta T Mode of Operation

In certain applications, it is desirable to maintain a fixed supply water temperature. This type of application is a setpoint application.

Examples of setpoint applications include heat pump loops, reheat coils and floor warming.

In specialized applications, such as snow melting, it is desirable to limit the rate of temperature increase in the system from the system‘s

starting temperature to its operating setpoint. This is desired in order to prevent thermal shock of the system. This type of application is

a Delta T application.

If the RMC is to operate as a setpoint control, the Outdoor Design temperature must be set to OFF and the Mixing Target temperature

must be set to the desired temperature.

If the RMC is to operate as a Delta T control, a mixing return sensor must be installed, the Outdoor Design temperature must be set to

OFF and both the Delta T Max setting and the Mixing Target temperature must be set to the desired temperature.

In both of these applications, the outdoor sensor is not to be installed

SEQUENCE OF OPERATION

When the RMC receives a Demand, the system pump is turned on.

If the Delta T Max setting is set to OFF, the variable speed injection pump is operated to maintain the mixing supply sensor at the

Mixing Target temperature set by the installer.

If the Delta T Max setting is not set to off, the variable speed injection pump is operated to maintain the mixing supply sensor at either

the Mixing Return temperature plus the Delta T Max setting or the Mixing Target temperature set by the installer whichever is lower.

The boiler contact operates as described in the Boiler Operation section. The RMC also provides boiler protection as described in the

Boiler Operation section.

DEMAND

The RMC requires a demand signal before it will begin operation. The RMC can use

either a powered or an unpowered demand signal. Once a demand signal is received, the

RMC displays the demand pointer in the display and operates as described above.

Powered Demand

The RMC recognizes a Powered Demand Signal when 24 V (ac) is applied across the

Com and Heat Dem terminals.

Outdoor Design

The Outdoor Design temperature is the average coldest day of the

year for the area in which the building is located.

Design Supply

The Design Supply temperature is the supply water temperature that

is required to heat the building when the outdoor air temperature is

as cold as the Outdoor Design temperature.

Maximum System Supply

Some systems, such as hydronic radiant floor heating, may require the

maximum supply water temperature to be limited in order to protect

certain system components from high temperatures. The RMC has a

Maximum Supply setting that can be used to limit the maximum tem-

perature that the control is allowed to use for a Mixing Target (MIX TRG)

temperature.

Minimum System Supply

Some applications, such as floor warming, may require the minimum

supply  water  temperature  to  be  limited  in  order  to  provide  a  certain

level of occupant comfort. The RMC has a Minimum Supply setting that

can be used to limit the minimum temperature that the control is al-

lowed to use for a Mixing Target (MIX TRG) temperature. This minimum

applies as long as the RMC has a demand and is not in WWSD.

Warm Weather Shut Down (WWSD)

When the outdoor temperature is warmer than the WWSD setting, the RMC turns off the boiler and the variable speed injection

pump. If a demand is received while the RMC is in a WWSD, the RMC indicates that the demand has been received by displaying

the Demand pointer however, the MIX TRG remains as “- - -“ The RMC has a freeze protection feature that does not allow the

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Summary of Contents for Radiant Mixing Block

Page 1: ...CEDURE 3 INSTALLATION OF RADIANT MIXING BLOCK 4 OUTDOOR RESET MODE 5 OUTDOOR RESET SETTINGS 5 SETPOINT AND DELTA T MODE 6 SETPOINT AND DELTA T SETTINGS 7 BOILER OPERATION MODE 7 SET UP OF RADIANT MIXING CONTROL 8 DISPLAY OPERATION 11 TROUBLE SHOOTING 13 ERROR MESSAGES 14 REPLACING CARTRIDGE ASSEMBLY 14 REPLACING THE CHECK VALVE 15 TECHNICAL DATA 15 CLEANING 16 LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT 16 Plant I...

Page 2: ...2 Typical Piping ...

Page 3: ...a complete injection mixing system Integral to the unit is a variable speed injection circulator constant speed system circulator air elimination and the electronics to drive it all With only four piping connections needed the RMB greatly reduces the time and space required for installation The RMB can be set up to operate as an outdoor reset control a setpoint control or a delta T limiting contro...

Page 4: ...lock Ensure that a proper isolation valve is installed 2 Using proper piping practices connect the return from the radiant heating system to the Radiant Return top right hand connection as indicated on the plastic cover of the Radiant Mixing Block Ensure that a proper isolation valve is installed 3 Using proper piping practices connect the supply from the boiler loop to the Boiler Supply top left ...

Page 5: ...cribed in the Boiler Operation section The RMC also provides boiler protection as described in the Boiler Operation section DEMAND The RMC requires a demand signal before it will begin operation The RMC can use either a powered or an unpowered demand signal Once a demand signal is received the RMC displays the demand pointer in the display and operates as described above Powered Demand The RMC rec...

Page 6: ...rotection as described in the Boiler Operation section DEMAND The RMC requires a demand signal before it will begin operation The RMC can use either a powered or an unpowered demand signal Once a demand signal is received the RMC displays the demand pointer in the display and operates as described above Powered Demand The RMC recognizes a Powered Demand Signal when 24 V ac is applied across the Co...

Page 7: ...he boiler BOILER CONTROL When the RMC controls the boiler the RMC opens and closes the boiler contact in order to control the temperature of the boiler supply water temperature When the RMC is controlling the boiler temperature the RMC will determine the boiler supply water temperature that is required to satisfy the demands of the system The RMC will also determine a differential that is sufficie...

Page 8: ... back off the variable speed injection pump when the boiler temperature drops 1 2 of the Differential below the Boiler Minimum Setting Note If a boiler sensor is not installed the RMC cannot provide boiler protection C CAUTION Improper installation and operation of this product could result in damage to the equipment and possibly personal injury It is your responsibility to ensure that this produc...

Page 9: ...tor from the Radiant Mixing Block to the matching three pin molex connector labelled Var on the back of the RMC circuit board Wiring the Radiant Mixing Block System Pump Connect the system pump s four pin molex connector from the Radiant Mixing Block to the matching four pin molex connector labelled Sys on the back of the RMC circuit board Sys H Pmp Use copper conductors only Power 120 V 10 50 60 ...

Page 10: ...to the eight 8 pin terminal header on the RMC circuit board Press firmly until it snaps into place Insert the two 2 pin plug in terminal block into the two 2 pin terminal header on the RMC circuit board Press firmly until it snaps into place STEP FIVE MOUNTING THE RMC Begin by pushing all excesses wiring back into the Radiant Mixing Block Place the RMC into the Radiant Mixing Block s plastic enclo...

Page 11: ...BOIL DEM VIEW F 1 MIX ADJUST F TARG Delta T Maximum The Delta T Maximum sets the maximum temperature difference between the mixing return sensor and the mixing supply sensor This item is only available if Outdoor Design setting is set to OFF If a mixing return sensor is not installed set this item to OFF Outdoor Design Temperature The Outdoor Design Temperature is the outdoor temperature used in t...

Page 12: ...reased from 0 to 100 over 10 seconds Step Two The variable speed output is decreased from 100 to 0 over 10 seconds Step Three The System Pump is turned on for 10 seconds Step Four The Boiler Contact is turned on After 10 seconds the Boiler Contact and the System Pump contact are turned off The RMC continues normal operation MANUAL OVERRIDE In the event that the RMC fails to operate a manual operat...

Page 13: ...e to read the in stallers settings from its memory The control was forced to load the factory defaults for all settings The control will stop operation until all of the settings in the Adjust menu have been checked O Error Messages VIEW MIX VIEW RET Mixing Return Sensor Short Circuit A short circuit has been detected in the mixing return sensor If the Maximum Delta T setting is set to OFF the con ...

Page 14: ...ss any button on the control MIX VIEW SUP MIX VIEW SUP VIEW BOIL Boiler Sensor Open Circuit An open circuit has been detected in the boiler sensor The boiler contact is operated as if a boiler sensor is not installed The control provides a boiler enable and does not provide boiler pro tection To clear this error message correct the open circuit and press any button on the control If the sensor was...

Page 15: ...rtridge corresponds to the full circulator product number A complete parts list is available from your local plumbing supply wholesaler 7 Reassemble the circulator using the new gasket and bolts supplied 8 Follow the Installation procedure to start up the circulator 1 Disconnect the electrical supply 2 Reduce system pressure to 0 psi and allow system to return to room temperature Isolate the Radia...

Page 16: ...cation the addition of petroleum based fluids or certain chemical additives to the systems or other abuse will not be covered by this warranty If in doubt as to whether a particular substance is suitable for use with a Taco product or part or for any application restrictions consult the applicable Taco instruction sheets or contact Taco at 401 942 8000 Taco reserves the right to provide replacemen...

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