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ECU-88C

Secondary Control Units
ECU-88C
Date Last Saved: 5/27/2005 3:15:08 PM
Product Name(s): ECU-88C
Product Description: The Easycontrols ECU-88c is a microprocessor based controller designed to control various HVAC applications. These controllers use the LonWorks communication protcol and can be programmed through any LNS compliant software.
Product Application(s): The ECU-88C controller is designed for multistage air handling units, chillers, boilers, lighting systems, and refrigeration systems.
Point Quantity Characteristics
Analog Input (AI): N.A.
Digital Input (DI): N.A.
Universal Input (AI or DI): 8 Dry Contact
Thermistor
0-10 VDC
4-20 mA
Analog Output (AO): N.A.
Digital Output (DO): N.A.
Universal Output (UO):
Other:
Control Unit Model #:AIDIUIDOAOUOOther
EC-88C 8
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
Network Ports, Protocol(s), and Speed(s) Supported
(Note: See 'Architecture' for network details) 		(1)-LonTalk TP/FT-10 @ 78 Kbps
External Communication Ports, Speeds and Access Devices Information not provided
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
Local Display Panel (controller-mounted)
Local Display Panel (zone-mounted)
Handheld Interface Device (proprietary device)
PDA (3rd-Party HID)
Zone-Based port (details below)
Other
Zone-Based Interface Access None. But see the EC-Display V-2 Product detail. (Can interface with up to 250 variables)
Zone Interface Hardware
Zone-Mounted touchpad (thermostat or stand-alone display)
HID (proprietary device)
PDA (3rd party HID, with software)
Laptop/PC
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
Local Display Panel (controller-mounted)
Local Display Panel (zone-mounted)
Handheld Interface Device (proprietary device)
PDA (3rd-Party HID)
Zone-Based port (details below)
Other
Microprocessor(s)
Clock Type
Powered, battery-backed
Battery powered
Powered, no battery backing
None
Other
Clock Synchronization
Volatile Memory (RAM) Capacity
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?
Battery Type(s)
Battery Life
Backup Battery Operating Time
Non-Volatile Memory Capacity (EEPROM/Flash)*
Non-Volatile Memory Uses
Data / Trends / Alarms / Calculation Storage
Configuration / Parameter Storage
Control Programming Storage
Controller Operating System
Other
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? 20000 Samples
What is the controllers role in trending? The controller gathers and stores data.
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? If controller trend data buffer is full, the last data is overwritten by the new one.
Programming Method(s) The ECU-88C uses a LNS Free Programming Plug-In which is a combination of graphical interface and a code editor/compiler of BASIC code.
Resident vs Non-Resident Program Execution Information not provided
Scheduling
Resident/Supervisory. This controller supervises the scheduling of other controllers.
Resident/Stand Alone. This controller contains its own schedule. 4 scheduler object
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
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 Librairy of all above available
Additional Energy Management functions are resident at SI
Additional Programming Functions
DDC Loops (P, PI, PID) PID
Automatic PID Tuning Feature No
Automatical-Dial Alarm Support No auto-dial alarm
Does controller perform multiple retries and buffer/store alarm until connection is made? N.A.
Are multiple destinations possible? N.A.
Upon controller power loss or hardware failure:
Are network communications affected? Information not provided
Is loss recognized on/by the network and alarm reported? Information not provided
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
Volatile memory functions?
Lost
Retained for life of backup battery Time only
Other Everything is in flash
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? Information not provided
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.) 		No
Does network automatically reconfigure upon restoration? Information not provided
Does network store 'loss of communications' alarm with time of event? Information not provided
Additional Information (optional)
Self Test Diagnostics
Does controller have internal self-test diagnostics to check:
Processor failure? Information not provided
Internal hardware failure? Information not provided
Open/shortened sensor? Information not provided
Others?
 
Control Enclosure Metal 18 gage
Power Supply Required
Voltage 24 VAC/VDC +/- 15%, 50/60 Hz
VA 6 va Typical
13 va Max
Surge Protection 5 Amp removable fuse
Underwriters Laboratories Yes
FCC Yes
CE Yes
LonMark Certified
Yes
No
No - but LonWorks compatible
Information not provided
BACnet (BTL) Certified
Yes
No
Not submitted for testing
Information not provided
Other