AERCO Modulex EXT 321 - 1123 User Manual
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MODULEX EXT 321, 481, 641, 802, 962, 1123 BOILERS
Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual
Table 4-6: BCM 3-Position and 2-Position Switch Functions
2-Pos Switch
(Enable/Disable)
3-Pos Switch
(I/O/II)
Position I
(NOTE 1)
Position O
(see NOTE 2)
Position II
(See NOTE 3)
O = OFF (Disable)
DO NOT USE
The BCM is the Gate-way for 
Modbus and external control. 
The E8 does not control the 
boiler and the BCM will not 
take over the boiler if the 
Modbus signal fails. 
The E8 is the primary 
controller and the BCM 
allows monitoring through 
Modbus, but will not take 
over boiler if the E8 fails. 
I = ON (Enable)
DO NOT USE
The BCM is the Gate-way for 
Modbus and external control. 
The E8 does not control the 
boiler and the BCM will take 
over the boiler if the Modbus 
signal fails. If E8 is in Standby 
Mode, BCM will cycle the 
pump with the boiler. If E8 is in 
Day Mode, the E8 will 
continuously run the pump. 
The E8 is the primary 
controller and the BCM 
allows monitoring, and the 
BCM will take over the boiler 
if E8 fails. If E8 is in Standby 
Mode, E8 will cycle the pump 
(must use Enable/Disable). If 
E8 is in Day Mode, the E8 
will continuously run the 
pump. 
NOTES:
1) DO NOT set the 3-Position Switch to Position I.
2) Set the 3-Position Switch to Position O ONLY when controlling Boilers from an external
Controller via Modbus Communication. See Paragraph 3.1.2 of the E8 Controller User 
Manual (GF-115-C) for setting HEAT Modes. 
3) Position II is the Default position for the 3-Position Switch. Ensure it is set to this position
when it arrives from the Factory. See Paragraph 3.1.2 of the E8 Controller User Manual 
(GF-115-C) for setting HEAT Modes. 
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