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MACH-Zone Unitary Controller

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MACH-Zone
Date Last Saved: 7/13/2009 10:50:05 AM
Product Name(s): MACH-Zone Unitary Controller
Product Description: The MACH-Zone is a fully programmable, DDC controller designed for unitary control applications. The MACH-Zone delivers 8KB of user configured programming space and ships with 4 universal inputs and 4 outputs that can be ordered as universal or TRIAC.
Product Application(s): The MACH-Zone is used for low-point applications where programming and data acquisition are required.
Point Quantity Characteristics
Analog Input (AI): N.A.
Digital Input (DI): N.A.
Universal Input (AI or DI): See Below 0-5 VDC
4-20 mA
Thermistor
Dry contact
40 Hz pulse counting
Analog Output (AO): N.A.
Digital Output (DO): See Below Triac (24 VAC @ 1A)
Universal Output (UO):
Other:
Control Unit Model #:AIDIUIDOAOUOOther
MZ 4 4
MZ-3T 4 3 1
MZ-4T 4 4
MZ-RT 4 3 1
A/D Converter Resolution
8 bit
10 bit
12 bit
16 bit
Other
D/A Converter Resolution
6 bit
8 bit
10 bit
No Analog Output
Other
HOA switches provided on each output?
Note: These are also available as an add-on from 3rd party vendors.
No
Both AO and DO
DO Only
Other
Indicating status LED on each output?
No
AO and DO
AO Only
DO Only
Other
Integral Flow Sensor? N.A.
Integral Damper Actuator? N.A.
Can controller accept occupant override from thermostat? N.A.
Can controller accept occupancy sensor input? N.A.
Expander Boards N.A.
Network Ports, Protocol(s), and Speed(s) Supported
(Note: See 'Architecture' for network details) 		(1)-BACnet, EIA-485 (MS/TP) @ 76.8 kbps or
(1)-Reliable, EIA-485/Token Bus @76.8 kbps
External Communication Ports, Speeds and Access Devices (1)-SMART-Net - supports up to 4 programmable SMART-Sensors and the SETUP-Tool
Additional Information (Optional)
Network Accessing Capabilities via Controller
Access controller only
Access controller plus additional controllers on network segment / LAN
Access all controllers on system
No access available on this controller
Other
Controller Access Devices
Laptop/PC with an X-Port convertor
Local Display Panel (controller-mounted)
Local Display Panel (zone-mounted) MACH-Vision User Interface Controller
Handheld Interface Device (proprietary device) SETUP-Tool
PDA (3rd-Party HID)
Zone-Based port (details below) SMART-Sensor
Other
Zone-Based Interface Access The SMART-Sensor allows operators to adjust points mapped to the SMART-Sensor. The SETUP-Tool is used to configure the MACH-Zone.
Zone Interface Hardware
Zone-Mounted touchpad (thermostat or stand-alone display) SMART-Sensor
HID (proprietary device) SETUP-Tool
PDA (3rd party HID, with software)
Laptop/PC with an X-Port convertor
none
Other
*Note: This section covers the capabilities for accessing the controller or other parts of the network from the controller (i.e. 'bottom-up').
Standard access functionality is covered in the Architecture and Software sections.
**Does NOT include front-end OI functions. See vendor for specific functions available.
Functions Available Through Field Interface**:View ParamsChange ParamsChange
Programs/Logic		O&M SupportTAB/Cx Support
Laptop/PC with an X-Port convertor
Local Display Panel (controller-mounted)
Local Display Panel (zone-mounted) MACH-Vision User Interface Controller
Handheld Interface Device (proprietary device) SETUP-Tool
PDA (3rd-Party HID)
Zone-Based port (details below) SMART-Sensor
Other
Microprocessor(s) 25 MHz, 16 bit embedded microcontroller
Clock Type
Powered, battery-backed
Battery powered
Powered, no battery backing
None
Other
Clock Synchronization Clock synchronization to the first panel on the network, or through RC-Studio software.
Volatile Memory (RAM) Capacity 32 KB RAM user database
Volatile Memory (RAM) Uses
RAM use unrestricted
RAM use restricted as shown below
Information Not Provided
Program Execution / Calculation storage
Data / Trends / Alarms storage
Configuration / Parameter storage
Control Programming storage
Others
Is Volatile Memory Supported By Battery? No battery onboard
Battery Type(s) No battery onboard
Battery Life No battery onboard
Backup Battery Operating Time No battery onboard
Non-Volatile Memory Capacity (EEPROM/Flash)* 128 KB Flash EEPROM
Non-Volatile Memory Uses
Data / Trends / Alarms / Calculation Storage
Configuration / Parameter Storage
Control Programming Storage
Controller Operating System
Other Firmware
Additional Information
* Items in NV memory are not lost upon power or battery failure. Other types of NV memory such as EPROM, NOVROM, etc. do not directly impact system performance.
Can trend data be stored in this controller? Yes
How many total trend values can be stored? Up to 2 trend logs can be stored consisting of 6 points per log with 150 samples per trend.
What is the controllers role in trending? To gather data for use in analyzing system performance
Can controller be programmed to 'push' data to archive or are trends 'pulled' from controller?
When full, does controller automatically send up trend data, overwrite data, or stop logging data? Overwrite data
Programming Method(s) Control-BASIC
Resident vs Non-Resident Program Execution Resident, programs are executed on each panel
Scheduling
Resident/Supervisory. This controller supervises the scheduling of other controllers.
Resident/Stand Alone. This controller contains its own schedule. Schedules can be shared
Non-Resident. This controller is dependent upon another controller for its schedule.
None. This controller has no scheduling features.
Other
Resident Energy Management
Energy management algorithms for this controller can be custom programmed Control-BASIC
Pre-programmed/built-in algorithms available, and are fully editable using custom programming
Pre-Programmed/built-in with limited editing via template-based programming
Controller is not typically used for energy management functions
Others
Specific Pre-Programmed Algorithms Available
None (custom programming only)
None (not applicable)
Optimal Start/Optimal Stop
Peak Demand Limiting/Load Shedding
Economizer (enthalpy, dry-bulb, CO2, modulating/2-position, etc.)
Other
Additional Energy Management functions are resident at SI
Additional Programming Functions Customizable, open-ended programming system
DDC Loops (P, PI, PID) 4 PID loops
Automatic PID Tuning Feature Yes, through Control-BASIC programming
Automatical-Dial Alarm Support Yes, through Control-BASIC dial-alarm statements: APDIAL - uses TAP protocol system for alpha-numeric pagers. PHONE - emulates key strokes on telephone for numeric pagers.
Does controller perform multiple retries and buffer/store alarm until connection is made? No, alarm database collects all alarms and are visible through RC-Studio software
Are multiple destinations possible? Yes, each operator workstation can display all alarms in the system. Each operator workstation can be individually configured to display certain alarms.
Upon controller power loss or hardware failure:
Are network communications affected? No
Is loss recognized on/by the network and alarm reported? Yes, controller offline alarms are generated in RC-Studio
DO and AO response?
Outputs fail to a user pre-specified position
Outputs fail to a normal (unpowered) position
Outputs fail to last position
Other Outputs turn off when unpowered, when power restored, return to programmed position
Volatile memory functions?
Lost No battery
Retained for life of backup battery
Other
Upon restoration of power does the controller:
Auto-reboot without operator intervention? Yes
Automatically reset/synchronize the clock? Yes
Update all monitored functions? Yes
Generate an alarm if backup battery is dead? No
Upon network or communications failure does controller:
Continue to operate standalone? Yes
Operate with last global settings or user-specified value? N.A.
Do broken network segments continue to communicate within the remaining segment?
(Note: May depend on proper termination of segments for higher speed networks.) 		Yes
Does network automatically reconfigure upon restoration? Yes
Does network store 'loss of communications' alarm with time of event? Yes
Additional Information (optional)
Self Test Diagnostics
Does controller have internal self-test diagnostics to check:
Processor failure? Yes, LED diagnostics to show certain conditions
Internal hardware failure? Yes, LED's indicate failure
Open/shortened sensor? Goes to full scale reading
Others?
 
Control Enclosure Powder coated steel enclosure or enclosure boxes
Power Supply Required
Voltage Class 2, 24 VAC / VDC transformer
VA 24
Surge Protection Yes, Transorb Device.

Protection for fast voltage spikes and onboard fast transients.
Underwriters Laboratories UL 916 - Open Energy Management Equipment
FCC
CE
LonMark Certified
Yes
No
No - but LonWorks compatible
Information not provided
BACnet (BTL) Certified
Yes BACnet Application Specific Controller
No
Not submitted for testing
Information not provided
Other