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VCM-X / RNE / VAV/Zone Damper Force Modes
Damper Force Modes
Damper Force Modes are available for testing or balancing the system.
These Force Modes can be accessed and programmed from either the
System Manager or Modular Service Tool.
System Manager Instructions
To access the Damper Force Modes from the System Manager, press
. You will then see the Unit ID Screen. Enter the unit
ID of the controller you wish to access and press
. The fol-
lowing screen will appear:
1) Change Setpoint
2) Configure Unit
3) Dampers Force
ESC) Exit Menu
Press
<3>
on the keypad and then press
. You will then see
the Unit ID Screen. Enter the unit ID of the controller you wish to access
and press
. At this time the Passcode Screen will be displayed.
Enter your level 2 passcode. Press
and the Damper Force
Modes Screen will be displayed.
Modular Service Tool Instructions
When using the Modular Service Tool, simply press the
TEST>
key. You will then see the Unit ID Screen. Enter the unit ID of
the controller you wish to access and press
. The following
screen will be displayed:
1) Outputs Force
2) Dampers Force
ESC) Exit Menu
Press
<2>
to access the Dampers Force Mode Screen.
Dampers Force Mode Screen
If the unit ID you entered is for a VCM-X or RNE Controller that has
VAV/Zone Controllers connected to its communication loop, the Damper
Force Mode will act as a “Global” Damper Force Mode. That is, all VAV/
Zone Controllers on that VCM-X or RNE Controller’s communication
loop will be forced to the same Damper Force Mode setting. If the unit
ID you entered is for a VAV/Zone Controller, the Damper Force Mode
setting will only apply to that VAV/Zone Controller.
Damper Force
Enter Force Mode: 0
0=Auto 1=Open 2=Clsd
3=Max 4=Min 5=Fixed
Set the appropriate Damper Force Mode by entering numbers 0 through
5. Following is a list of the force modes and their meaning:
0 = Auto
This is the default setpoint. With this setting,
the damper will operate normally and modulate
according to the controller setpoints.
1 = Open
This setting will force the dampers to their fully-
open
position.
2 = Clsd
This setting will force the damper to its fully-
closed
position.
3 = Max
This setting will force the damper to its
Maximum
Position
Setpoint.
See
VAV/Zone
Controller
Setpoint
Screen
#5 on page 60 for
complete
setpoint
information.
4 = Min
This setting will force the damper to its Minimum
Position
Setpoint.
See
VAV/Zone Controller
Setpoint
Screen
#5 on page 60 for complete
setpoint
information.
5 = Fixed
This setting will force the damper to a fi xed
position based on the Fixed Position Setpoint.
See
VAV/Zone Controller Setpoint Screen #8
on page 61 for complete setpoint information.
CAUTION: The Damper Force Modes should only be used
by qualifi ed service personnel. Serious damage to
the ductwork could result if the dampers are all
forced closed and the HVAC unit fan is operating.