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TCI-W13-U, TCI-W23-U Universal Controller 

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VERVIEW

 

 

Doc: 70-00-0414C, V2.0, 20220523  

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TCI-W13-U, TCI-W23-U Series Wall Mounted Universal Controller 

Features 

 

Universal PID and/or binary control for any analog 

input/output signal and range. 

 

Multiple auxiliary functions: heat-cool auto changeover, 

automatic enable, setpoint compensation. 

 

Differential, averaging, min and max functions 

 

Cascading of control loops (-W23 type). 

 

Alarm monitoring of low and high limits on all inputs. 

 

Programmable reaction in case of alarm. 

 

Feedback function for inputs and set points. 

 

Functions for dehumidifying, set point shift, cascade 

control. 

 

Password protected programmable user and control 
parameters. 

 

Blue backlight. 

TCI-W23-U also includes 

 

Power Cap protected real-time clock with 48hr power 

backup. 

 

Clock with up to 8 switching events. 

 

7-day programmable schedules, with options including 

change of setpoints and direct position of manual outputs. 

 

 

  

 

 

TCI-W13-U 

 

TCI-W23-U

 

Applications 

 

Fan coil units 

 

Heat exchangers 

 

Zoning 

 

VAV  

 

Air handlers 

 

Fan, Pump control 

 

Humidifiers  

 

Dehumidifiers 

 

Ventilation 

 

Radiant heating 

 

Radiant cooling 

 

Pressurization 

General 

 

TCI-W13-U

: 1 independent control loop, 1 internal temperature sensor, 1 universal input (analog/binary/temp),  

1 binary/PWM output, 2 analog outputs 

 

TCI-W23-U

: 2 independent control loops, 8 time schedules, 1 internal temperature sensor, 1 universal input,  

1 passive input, 1 binary/PWM output, 2 analog outputs 

 

Internal temperature sensor standard. Add replaceable humidity element as required: AES3-HT-A2 (2%), AES3-

HT-A3 (3%), or AES3-HT-A5 (5%) 

 

Flexible application configuration is made with a parameter-setting routine using the standard operation terminal.  

Product Name 

 

Types and Ordering 

Product 

Name 

Product No.  Loop 

Temperature 

Sensor 

(internal) 

Humidity 

Sensor 

(internal) 

UI 

TI 

Binary 

Output 

Analog 
Output 

Time 

Schedules 

Option 

TCI-W13-U 

40-10 0267 

Standard 

TCI-W13-U-H 

40-10 0268 

rH Sensor 3% acc. 

TCI-W23-U 

40-10 0271 

Time schedules 

TCI-W23-U-H 

40-10 0272 

rH Sensor 3% acc. 

AES3-HT-A2 

40-50 0102 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

rH Sensor 2% acc. 

AES3-HT-A3 

40-50 0103 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

rH Sensor 3% acc. 

AES3-HT-A5 

40-50 0104 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

rH Sensor 5% acc. 

Temperature sensors

: Use Vector Controls NTC sensors to achieve maximum accuracy:SDB-Tn10-20 (duct), SRA-Tn10 

(room), SDB-Tn10-20 + AMI-S10 as immersion sensor.  

Actuators

: Choose modulating actuators with an input signal type of 0-10 V DC or 4-20 mA (Min. and max. signal 

limitations may be set with parameters.3-pointpoint actuators with constant running time are recommended.  

Binary auxiliary device

s (e.g. pumps, fans, on/off valves, humidifiers, etc): Do not directly connect devices that exceed 

specified limits in technical specifications 

 observe startup current on inductive loads. 

 
Housing 

Blank = square housing 

In/Outputs:  

See table below

 

Control loops:  1 = 1 control loop, 2 = 2 control loops

 

Mounting:  

W = Wall mounted 

Series: 

TCI

 

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Summary of Contents for TCI-W13-U

Page 1: ...loops 8 time schedules 1 internal temperature sensor 1 universal input 1 passive input 1 binary PWM output 2 analog outputs Internal temperature sensor standard Add replaceable humidity element as req...

Page 2: ...ity Stability Capacity sensor 0 100 rH See Figure to the right 1 0 1 0 5 year Signal outputs Analog Output Output Signal Resolution Maximum Load DC 0 10 V 0 20 mA 9 76 mV 0 019 mA Voltage 1k Current 2...

Page 3: ...outputs Potential free relays contacts see technical specification UI Universal input NTC 10k 25 C 77 F 0 10 V or 0 20 mA selectable by jumper TI Passive input NTC 10 k 25 C 77 F or open contact AO A...

Page 4: ...r other heat sources e g the area above radiators and heat emitting equipment Avoid locations behind doors outside walls and below or above air discharge grills and diffusers Location of mounting is l...

Page 5: ...OFF displayed with current time W23 U temperature W13 U Parameter setting BACK to previous menu Menu navigation Back to previous home menu 6 OPTION C F Press 2 sec Enter set up CLOCK TCI W23 U SCHEDU...

Page 6: ...d each for 4 seconds on the large LCD digits in a continuous cycle while OFF is displayed in the small digits To prevent this make sure that in idle mode no input values are shown on either small or l...

Page 7: ...ec SEL and current time is displayed Press UP until SEL and H C is displayed Press RIGHT to toggle H or C SEL H C Display input values For TCI W13 Press OPTION 2 sec SEL and H C is displayed Press UP...

Page 8: ...ime from 00 00 23 45 15 minutes steps Press RIGHT to save switching time bar appears indicating step 1 complete DAY 1 blinks Pr01 08 00 Step 2 Apply selected switching time Pr01 to DAY1 Mon DAY 7 Sun...

Page 9: ...put configuration 1 analog output do1 do2 Binary output configuration 2 binary digital outputs relays FU Special functions Common to all TCI How to change parameters 1 Press UP DOWN buttons simultaneo...

Page 10: ...ON UP 09 Select type of content for large digits 00 OFF 0 5 1 01 Input 02 Setpoint 03 Analog Output 04 Binary Output 05 Clock UP 10 Select content source for large digits 0 OFF 0 4 1 Input 1 1T 2 1H...

Page 11: ...0 Match sensor range to input display With a differential pressure transmitter having 0 200 Pa measuring range set UO1 display minimum to 0 and U02 display maximum to 200 The allowable range value of...

Page 12: ...de setpoints There are two possibilities to change the setpoint in unoccupied economy mode Shift it by L07 or switch to the minimum setpoint limit in heating mode and maximum setpoint limit in cooling...

Page 13: ...is that the setpoint is normally not reached As the measured value gets closer to the setpoint the output reduces until it reaches a point a fraction above or below the setpoint where the output equal...

Page 14: ...l changeover when L23 OFF 0 255 min 5 min Cumulative stage action L16 0 is typically used in electric heat applications and single stage action L16 1 in fan speed applications Digital stage action L16...

Page 15: ...an be individually selected Multiple alarms can be signed to one output If one alarm is selected to simultaneously activate and deactivate an output the one to de activate has precedence With manual p...

Page 16: ...1 5 outputs disabled during switch on delay Delay is in seconds or minutes depending on d09 0 255 5 sec 1d 05 Activate PWM set cycle time seconds 0activates 0 deactivates 0 1650s 0s 1d 06 Choose alarm...

Page 17: ...larm to an output and select output state Each alarm s required output can be individually selected Multiple alarms can be signed to one output Should one alarm be simultaneously selected to activate...

Page 18: ...delay seconds 1275s 300s Fu 10 Input limit 1 per input 10 Fu 11 Input limit 2 Per input 90 Summer winter compensation changes the set point due to a change in an input value typically but not limited...

Page 19: ...han limit 2 ON When limit 2 is greater than limit 1enable when input value is between limit 1 and limit 2 When limit 2 is less than limit 1 enable when input value below limit 2 or above limit 1 ON OF...

Page 20: ...or temperature we recommend switching to cooling at 28 C 83 F and to heating at 16 C 61 F outdoor temperature These recommendations are given as suggestions The ideal settings may be different on the...

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