TruVu TV-UCXP683T Expandable Universal Controller User Guide
- June 13, 2024
- TruVu
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TruVu TV-UCXP683T Expandable Universal Controller
Product Information
The TruVuTM Expandable Universal Controller is a versatile device designed for HVAC equipment control, advanced air quality control, and various zone-level applications. It features dual Ethernet ports with built-in fail-safe, supporting direct connection or daisy chain topologies using BACnet/IP. With 17 points of onboard control, it offers flexibility and convenience in managing different systems. The controller is suitable for use in mechanical rooms, equipment boxes, or any other weather-tight location due to its ability to operate in a wide range of environmental conditions.
Application Features
- Available in a variety of zone and equipment sensing combinations
- Wireless service connections for easy management and troubleshooting of connected equipment
- Occupant engagement features for enhanced user experience
Hardware Features
- Supports up to two TV-UCXP I/O expanders
- Rnet port for connecting ZS sensors, iVu Equipment Touch, or TruVu ET Displays
- Act Net port for connecting Act Net communicating devices
- USB Service port for TruVu ET Display support, configuration, wireless service access, firmware updates, and controller recovery via USB drive
- USB Expansion port for future support of comm expansion devices
System Features
- BACnet Comformance: Conforms to the BACnet Advanced Application Controller (B-AAC) and BACnet Broadcast Management Device (B-BBMD) standard device profiles
- Power: 24Vac +/- 15%, 50 – 60Hz, 55VA | 24Vdc +/- 10%, 20W (80VA / 35W if additional Act Net devices are connected)
- Communication: Dual 10/100 BaseT Ethernet ports with built-in fail-safe, supporting direct connection or daisy chain port topology using BACnet/IP (non-routing)
- Serial port: RS-485 port for communication with third-party devices (up to 50 points)
- I/O Bus port: Supports up to two TV-UCXP I/O expanders
- Inputs: Universal 8 Universal Inputs electronically configurable to Dry, Pulse Counting, Thermistor, or 0-10 Vdc
- Outputs: Auxiliary Power 24Vdc @ 100mA total current capacity
- Memory: Real-time clock, 4 GBs eMMC Flash memory, and 256 MB DDR3 DRAM
- Compliance: Fire-retardant plastic ABS, UL94-5VA Environmental: Supports a wide range of environmental conditions
- Physical Dimensions: DIN rail or Screw mounting options
Specifications
- BACnet Conformance: Conforms to the BACnet Advanced Application Controller (B-AAC) and BACnet Broadcast Management Device (B-BBMD) standard device profiles, as defined in BACnet 135-2001 2012 Annex L Protocol Rev 14
- Power: 24Vac +/- 15%, 50 – 60Hz, 55VA | 24Vdc +/- 10%, 20W (80VA / 35W if additional Act Net devices are connected)
- Communication: BAS Primary Dual 10/100 BaseT Ethernet ports with built-in fail-safe, supporting direct connection or daisy chain port topology natively using BACnet/IP (non-routing)
- Serial port: 1 RS-485 port for communication with third-party devices (up to 50 points). Network at 9,600 to 115,200 bps.
- I/O Bus port: Supports up to two TV-UCXP I/O expanders
- Rnet port: 12Vdc @ 260mA Supports the following: Up to 5 ZS sensors (freely mix ZS zone, ZS duct, ZS immersion, and ZS outdoor sensors), iVu Equipment Touch, or TruVu ET Displays (external power required)
- Act Net port: Supports up to 5 Act Net communicating devices such as the i-Vu Smart Valves and Smart Damper Kit
- USB Service port: For TruVu ET Display support, configuration, wireless service access, firmware updates, and controller recovery via USB drive
- USB Expansion port: For support of comm expansion devices (future)
- Inputs: Universal 8 Universal Inputs electronically configurable to any of the following types: Dry, Pulse Counting, Thermistor, or 0-10 Vdc
- Outputs: Auxiliary Power 24Vdc @ 100mA total current capacity
- Memory: Real-time clock, 4 GBs eMMC Flash memory, and 256 MB DDR3 DRAM
- Compliance: Fire-retardant plastic ABS, UL94-5VA
- Environmental: Suitable for a wide range of environmental conditions
- Physical Dimensions: DIN rail or Screw mounting options
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Product Usage Instructions
To use the TruVuTM Expandable Universal Controller, follow these instructions:
- Ensure the power supply is connected to the controller with the correct voltage (24Vac +/- 15% or 24Vdc +/- 10%).
- If required, connect third-party devices to the RS-485 port for communication.
- If needed, connect ZS sensors, iVu Equipment Touch, or TruVu ET Displays to the Rnet port.
- If applicable, connect Act Net communicating devices such as i-Vu Smart Valves and Smart Damper Kit to the Act Net port.
- If necessary, connect additional expansion devices to the USB Expansion port (if available).
- Configure the Universal Inputs based on your specific requirements (Dry, Pulse Counting, Thermistor, or 0-10 Vdc).
- Mount the controller using either the DIN rail or Screw mounting options.
- Ensure the controller is placed in an appropriate weather-tight location such as mechanical rooms or equipment boxes.
- If wireless service access is needed, use the USB Service port for configuration, firmware updates, and controller recovery.
- Refer to the user manual for detailed instructions on managing and troubleshooting system operations.
The TruVu™ Expandable Universal Controller is ideal for HVAC equipment control, advanced air quality control and most zone-level applications. The TV-UCXP683T features dual Ethernet ports with built-in fail-safe that supports direct connection or daisy chain topologies using BACnet/IP and 17 points of onboard control. Designed to operate in a wide range of environmental conditions, it is well suited for mechanical rooms, equipment boxes, or almost any other weather-tight location.
Application Features
- Versatile controller suitable for a variety of applications, including: small AHUs, fan coils, exhaust fans
- Standard library of control programs available for most unitary equipment and zone applications
- Supports Snap graphical programming software
- Supports Carrier communicating sensors, which are available in a variety of zone and equipment sensing combinations
- Supports Carrier TruVu touchscreen interfaces for managing and troubleshooting the connected equipment easily and for occupant engagement
- Supports live, visual displays of control logic, which uses real time operational data and aids in optimizing and troubleshooting system operations
- Supports 50 Modbus points for system integrations
Hardware Features
- Dual 10/100 Mbps, BACnet IP and IP addressing
- Supports home run, daisy chain and ring IP network topologies
- Capacitor-backed real-time clock keeps time in the event of power failure or network interruption for at least three days
- I/O expander bus supports two TV-UCXP IO Expanders
- USB port for local device updates, hard-wired, and wireless service connections
- DIN rail or screw mounting
System Features
Connects seamlessly to the i-Vu building automation system
Specifications
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