ME812u Control Module

Technical Instructions

Rev. 1/29/2010

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Contents
What is the ME812u? .................................................................................................................. 1 
Using expander modules .............................................................................................. 1 
Module driver and control program ............................................................................... 1 
Specifications .............................................................................................................. 1 
Inputs .......................................................................................................................... 3 
Outputs........................................................................................................................ 3 
Room sensors .............................................................................................................. 4 
BACviews ..................................................................................................................... 4 
To mount the ME812u ................................................................................................................. 5 
To attach MX expander modules ................................................................................... 5 
To attach MEX expander modules ................................................................................. 5 
Wiring for power .......................................................................................................................... 6 
To wire for power .......................................................................................................... 6 
To address the ME812u ............................................................................................................... 7 
Wiring for communications........................................................................................................... 7 
Wiring specifications .................................................................................................... 7 
To wire to a BACnet/ARC156 network ........................................................................... 8 
To wire to a BACnet MS/TP network .............................................................................. 8 
To set a port's baud rate using HyperTerminal ............................................................... 8 
Wiring inputs and outputs .......................................................................................................... 10 
Wiring specifications .................................................................................................. 10 
To wire inputs and outputs .......................................................................................... 10 
Wiring an RS room sensor to the ME812u ................................................................................... 13 
Rnet wiring specifications ........................................................................................... 13 
To wire an RS room sensor to the ME812u .................................................................. 13 
Downloading memory ................................................................................................................ 14 
To download memory in WebCTRL ............................................................................... 14 
To assign inputs or outputs to points ........................................................................................... 15 
Input values ............................................................................................................... 15 
Output values ............................................................................................................. 16 
Resolution values ....................................................................................................... 17 
Offset/Polarity values................................................................................................. 17 
To use the Auto-Off-On switches ................................................................................. 18 
To set up the module driver ........................................................................................................ 18 
Driver ......................................................................................................................... 19 
Device........................................................................................................................ 20 
Notification Classes ................................................................................................... 20 
Calendars .................................................................................................................. 21 
Common and Specific Alarms ..................................................................................... 21 
Custom Translation Tables.......................................................................................... 22 
I/O Tuning.................................................................................................................. 22 
Pneumatic Lines......................................................................................................... 23 
BACnet router properties ............................................................................................ 23 
BACnet router properties ............................................................................................ 23 
BACnet half-router properties ..................................................................................... 23 
Alarm Store/Forward.................................................................................................. 23 
Xnet ........................................................................................................................... 23 
Expanders .................................................................................................................. 23

 
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WebCTRL, EIKON, BACview, SuperVision, and InterOp are registered trademarks, and Alert is a trademark of Automated Logic Corporation.
BACnet® is a registered trademark of ASHRAE. All other brand and product names are trademarked by their respective companies.
To communicate through the local access port ............................................................................ 24 
To set up a Local Access connection in WebCTRL ......................................................... 24 
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................ 25 
Formatting the Control Module ................................................................................... 25 
LED's ......................................................................................................................... 26 
Serial number ............................................................................................................ 27 
Replacing the ME812u's battery ................................................................................ 27 
Replacing the ME812u's fuse .................................................................................... 28 
To take the control module out of service..................................................................... 28 
Compliance............................................................................................................................... 29 
FCC Compliance ........................................................................................................ 29 
CE Compliance........................................................................................................... 29 
BACnet Compliance ................................................................................................... 29 
Appendix - ME812u coverplate................................................................................................... 30 
What is the ME812u?
The ME812u is a general-purpose control module that you can use for a variety of
applications. The ME812u is part of the ME line that lets you build a complete HVAC
control system a piece at a time.

Using expander To add inputs or outputs to the ME812u, you can attach up to 5 MEx or MX expander
modules modules (but not both) to the ME812u. See an expander module's Technical Instructions
for more information.

Module driver Module driver drv_melgr_vanilla

and control WARNING You must use v2-04-139
program or later module driver.
Maximum number of control programs* 999
Maximum number of BACnet objects* 12000
* Depends on available memory.

Specifications Power 24 Vac ±10%, 50–60 Hz, 50 VA

26 Vdc ±10%, 23 W
BACnet port For communication with the control module network using
ARC156 or MS/TP (9600 bps–76.8 kbps)
Rnet port Supports up to four RS Standard sensors and one RS Plus,
RS Pro, or RS Pro-F sensor for averaging or high/low select
control. The sensors can share the Rnet port with a BACview5
or BACview6.
Rnet Local Access port For system start-up and troubleshooting
Expansion Up to 5 expander modules with a maximum of 192 points
Inputs 12 inputs, configurable for 0–5 Vdc, 0–10 Vdc, 0–20 mA,
RTD, thermistor, or dry contact
Input resolution 14 bit A/D
Input pulse frequency 40 pulses per second. Minimum pulse width (on or off time)
required for each pulse is 25 msec.
Outputs 8 outputs for 24 Vdc relay driver, 0–10 Vdc, or 0-20 mA
Output resolution 12 bit D/A
Microprocessor 32-bit Motorola Power PC microprocessor with cache
memory, Fast Ethernet controller, high performance 32-bit
communication co-processor, ARCNET communication co-
processor, and I/O expansion CAN co-processor

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 Memory 16 MB non-volatile battery-backed RAM (with 12 MB
available for use), 8 MB Flash memory, 32-bit memory bus
Real-time clock Battery-backed real-time clock keeps track of time in event
of power failure
Battery 10-year Lithium CR123A battery provides a maximum of 720
hours data retention during power outages. To conserve
battery life, battery backup turns off after a specified number
of days defined in the module driver.
Protection Incoming power is protected by a replaceable 3 Amp Pico®
fuse. (Replacement fuses available from ALC, Part
#FUSEPKG.) Network connections are protected by non-
replaceable internal solid-state polyswitches that reset
themselves when the condition that causes a fault returns to
normal. The power, network, input, and output connections
are also protected against voltage transient and surge
events.
BT485 connector A BT485 is attached to a control module at the beginning
and end of a network segment to add bias and to terminate
a network segment.
Status indicators LED's indicate status of communications and low battery
status. Seven segment display indicates running, error, and
power status.
Environmental operating -20 to 140°F (-29 to 60°C), 10–90% relative humidity, non-
range condensing
NOTE Install in a UL Listed enclosure only.
Physical Rugged aluminum cover, removable, screw-type terminal
blocks
Overall dimensions Height: 11 5/16 in. (28.7 cm)
Width: 7 1/2 in. (19 cm)
Mounting dimensions Height: 10 13/16 in. (27.5 cm)
Width: 5 in. (12.7 cm)
Recommended panel 2 3/4 in. (7cm)
depth
Weight 1.4 lbs (0.64 kg)
BACnet support Conforms to the Advanced Application Controller (B-AAC)
Standard Device Profile as defined in ANSI/ASHRAE
Standard 135-2004 (BACnet) Annex L
Listed by UL-916 (PAZX), cUL-916 (PAZX7), FCC Part 15-Subpart B-
Class A, CE EN50082-1997

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Inputs The ME812u has 12 inputs that accept the following signal types:

Signal Type Description

Thermistor1 Precon type 2 (10 kOhm at 77°F). Input voltages should be from
0.489 Vdc to 3.825 Vdc for thermistors.
Dry contact A 5 Vdc wetting voltage detects contact position, resulting in a 1 mA
maximum sense current when the contacts are closed.
0–5 Vdc The output impedance of a 0–5 Vdc or a 0–10 Vdc source must not
0–10 Vdc exceed 200 Ohms. The input impedance of the ME812u is
approximately 20 kOhm.
0–20 mA The input resistance on the positive (+) terminal is 250 Ohms. The
Aux Power Out terminal is capable of supplying 24 Vdc to multiple 4–
20 mA transducers, but the total current demanded must not exceed
200 mA. If the voltage measured from the Aux Power Out terminal to
Gnd is less than 18 Vdc, you need to use an external power supply.
RTD1 Platinum - 1 kOhm at 32°F (0°C)
Nickel/Iron - 1 kOhm at 70°F (21°C)
Balco TS8000 - 1 kOhm at 70°F (21°C)
Input voltages should be from 0.6–1.2 V.
Pulse counter2 Pulse counting up to 40 pulses per second.
Minimum pulse width (on or off time) required for each pulse is 25
msec.
1 To use a thermistor or RTD not listed above, you can set up a custom translation table (page 22)
for your sensor.
2 The ME812u can perform pulse counting for dry contact or voltage inputs if you assign the input
to a Pulse to Analog Input microblock. See To assign inputs or outputs to points (page 15).

Outputs The ME812u has 8 universal outputs that you can use as digital outputs or analog
outputs. The outputs support:
• driving external 24 Vdc relays
• 0-10 Vdc devices
• 0-20 mA devices
WARNING Do not apply 24 Vac to these universal outputs.

If output controls a... Resistance to ground must be...

0–10 Vdc device 500 Ohms minimum
0–20 mA device 800 Ohms maximum

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 NOTES
• The device must share the same ground as the control module.
• The total output current from all outputs and the Aux Power Out connection must not
exceed:
500 mA at 115°F
300 mA at 140°F
For temperatures above 115°F, use the following equation to calculate the total
current at 8 mA per degree:

500mA - ((max. expected temp. - 115°F) * 8mA)

Room sensors You can wire RS sensors to the ME812u's Rnet port. An Rnet can consist of any of the
following combinations of devices wired in a daisy-chain or star configuration:
• 1 RS Plus, RS Pro, or RS Pro-F
• 1–4 RS Standards
• 1–4 RS Standards, and 1 RS Plus, RS Pro, or RS Pro-F
• Any of the above combinations, plus up to 2 BACviews, but no more than 6 devices
total. See BACviews below.

BACviews You can wire a BACview5 or BACview6 keypad/display unit to the Rnet port of the ME812u
to view or edit some of its property values or its real time clock. See Room sensors above
for Rnet configurations. See the BACview5 or BACview6 Hardware Setup Guide
([Link] for BACview installation instructions.
To start up and troubleshoot the ME812u, you can temporarily connect the following
items to its Local Access port:
• The BACview6 Handheld. See its Technical Instructions
([Link]
• A laptop running the Virtual BACview software. Virtual BACview software simulates the
BACview6 and is included with WebCTRL v4 or later.
NOTE Before you can use the BACview5, BACview6, BACview6 Handheld, or Virtual
BACview with the ME812u, you must create a BACview screen file in ViewBuilder, enter
the screen file name in the control module's Properties box in SiteBuilder, and then
download the control program to the ME812u.

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To mount the ME812u
Screw the ME812u into an enclosed panel using the mounting holes provided on the
cover plate. Leave about 2 in. (5 cm) on each side of the control module for wiring.
If using expander modules, see the following section(s) before mounting the module.

To attach MX 1 Arrange the ME812u and expander modules in one or two columns, placing the
expander ME812u at the top of a column.
modules 2 Connect the modules' Expansion connectors.
NOTES
○ To mount the expander module, place spacers behind its mounting holes so that
its Expansion connector will align with the connector on the ME812u. See table
below to purchase the appropriate spacers.
○ If you use 2 columns, use an MX expander cable to connect an Expansion
connector in the first column to an Expansion connector in the second column.
See the MX expander module's Technical Instructions for more information.
3 Set the ME812u's Xnet/Mx DIP switch to Mx.

Expander module... Requires 2 spacers... ALC part number

MX040, MX400, MX440 Small 254901
MX080, MX4106, MX4106p, Medium 254900
MX800, MX8102,MX880
MX0160, MX0320, MX1600, Large 254902
MX16160

To attach MEX See the MEX expander module's Technical Instructions for mounting options.
expander Use ARC156 wiring to wire the MEX expander module to the control module. Do not
modules exceed 100 feet total wire length. See Wiring for Communications in the expander
module's Technical Instructions for complete wiring specifications.
1 Wire the ME812u's Xnet Remote Expansion port to the same port on the MEX
expander module.
NOTE To use more than one expander module, wire their Xnet Remote Expansion
ports together in a daisy-chain configuration. The ME812u must be the first device on
the expander network.
2 Set the ME812u's Xnet/Mx DIP switch to Xnet.
NOTE You must set the Xnet baud rate to 500 kbps in WebCTRL on the module driver's
Xnet Status page. See To set up the module driver (page 18).

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Wiring for power

CAUTIONS

• The ME812u is powered by a Class 2 power source. Take appropriate isolation

measures when mounting it in a control panel where non-Class 2 circuits are present.
• ALC control modules can share a power supply as long as you:
○ Maintain the same polarity.
○ Use the power supply only for ALC control modules.

NOTE For the control module to recognize an attached expander module, you must turn
on the expander module before you turn on the control module.

To wire for power 1 Make sure the ME812u’s power switch is in the OFF position to prevent it from
powering up before you can verify the correct voltage.
2 Remove power from the power supply.
3 Pull the screw terminal connector from the control module's power terminals labeled
24ac/26dc and Return (Ground).
4 Connect the transformer wires to the screw terminal connector.
5 Apply power to the power supply.
6 Measure the voltage at the ME812u’s power input terminals to verify that the voltage
is within the operating range of 21.6–26.4 Vac.
7 Insert the screw terminal connector into the ME812u's power terminals.
8 Turn on the ME812u's power.
9 Verify that the Run LED (a dot in the lower right corner of the Module Status LED)
begins blinking. The Module Status LED will show a chase pattern when the control
module is running with no errors.

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To address the ME812u

You must give the ME812u an address that is unique on the network. You can address
the ME812u before or after you wire it for power.
1 If wired for power, turn off the control module's power. The control module reads the
address each time you turn it on.
2 Using the rotary switches, set the control module's address to match the Address in
the control module's Device Properties dialog box in SiteBuilder. Set the Tens (10's)
switch to the tens digit of the address, and set the Ones (1's) switch to the ones digit.
EXAMPLE If the control module’s address is 25, point the arrow on the Tens (10's)
switch to 2 and the arrow on the Ones (1's) switch to 5.

Wiring for communications

The ME812u communicates on the following ports.

Port Protocol Port type(s) Baud rate(s)

BACnet BACnet/ARC156 1 EIA-485 (2-wire) 156 kbps
BACnet MS/TP EIA-485 (2-wire) 9600 bps
19.2 kbps
38.4 kbps
76.8 kbps (default)
Local Access Enhanced Access Rnet 2 115.2 kbps
1 ARC156 is a unique implementation of the industry standard ARCNET. For a summary of
differences between ARCNET and ARC156, see the ARC156 Wiring Technical Instructions
([Link]
2 See To communicate through the local access port (page 24).

Wiring For... Use... Maximum Length

specifications ARC156 1 22 AWG, low-capacitance, twisted, 2000 feet (610 meters)
and stranded, shielded copper wire
MS/TP 2
1 See the ARC156 Wiring Technical Instructions ([Link]
2 See the MS/TP Networking and Wiring Technical Instructions ([Link]

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To wire to a 1 Turn off the ME812u's power.

BACnet/ARC156 2 Check the communications wiring for shorts and grounds.
network
3 Connect the communications wiring to the BACnet port’s screw terminals labeled Net
+, Net -, and Shield.
NOTE Use the same polarity throughout the network segment.
4 Set the BACnet Mode jumper to ARC156.
5 If the ME812u is at either end of a network segment, connect a BT485 to the
ME812u.
6 Turn on the ME812u's power.
7 Verify communication with the network by viewing a module status report in WebCTRL.

To wire to a 1 Turn off the ME812u's power.

BACnet MS/TP 2 Check the communications wiring for shorts and grounds.
network
3 Connect the communications wiring to the BACnet port’s screw terminals labeled Net
+, Net -, and Shield.
NOTE Use the same polarity throughout the network segment.
4 Set the BACnet Mode jumper to MSTP.
5 If the ME812u is at either end of a network segment, connect a BT485 to the
ME812u.
6 Turn on the ME812u's power.
7 To change the port's baud rate, see To set a port's baud rate using HyperTerminal
below.
NOTE Use the same baud rate for all control modules on the network segment.

To set a port's 1 Connect a computer to the ME812u's Local Access port. See steps 1–3 of To
baud rate using communicate through the local access port (page 24).
HyperTerminal 2 Set the ME812u's Enhanced Access DIP switch to ON.
3 Turn the ME812u's power Off, then On.
4 Start Windows HyperTerminal located under Start > Programs > Accessories >
Communications.
5 In the Name field, type a name for the local access port; for example, Access port.
NOTE If you do not see the Name field, select File > New Connection.
6 Select an icon for this connection file, then click OK.
7 In the Connect to dialog box, set the Connect using field to ComX, where X is the
number of the computer's Com port that the APT cable is connected to, then click OK.

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 8 In the Com Properties dialog box, set the Port Settings for your local access port, then
click OK.

Port Setting Value

Bits per second 115200
Data Bits 8
Parity None
Stop Bits 1
Flow Control None
9 From the main HyperTerminal screen, press Enter to view a router configuration
screen like the one below.

10 Type the number of the property you want to change or the action you want to take,
then press Enter.
11 When finished, set the ME812u's Enhanced Access DIP switch to OFF to restore
normal functionality to the Local Access port.
12 Turn the ME812u's power Off, then On.

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Wiring inputs and outputs

Wiring Input wiring

specifications
Input Maximum length Minimum gauge Shielding
Thermistor 1000 feet 22 AWG Shielded
Dry contact (305 meters)
0–5 Vdc 1000 feet 26 AWG Shielded
0–10 Vdc (305 meters)
0–20 mA 3000 feet 26 AWG Shielded or
(914 meters) unshielded
RTD 100 feet 22 AWG Shielded
(30 meters)
RS sensor See Wiring an RS room sensor to the ME812u (page 13).

Output wiring
To size output wiring, consider the following:
• Total loop distance from the power supply to the control module, and then to the
controlled device
NOTE Include the total distance of actual wire. For 2-conductor wires, this is twice the
cable length.
• Acceptable voltage drop in the wire from the control module to the controlled device
• Resistance (Ohms) of the chosen wire gauge
• Maximum current (Amps) the controlled device requires to operate

To wire inputs NOTE If the ME812u has an expander module mounted to its coverplate, see ME812u
and outputs coverplate (page 30) for the location of connectors, switches, and jumpers.

1 Verify that the ME812u's power and communications connections work properly.
2 Turn off the ME812u's power.
3 Connect the input wiring to the screw terminals on the ME812u. See figure below.
NOTES
○ Connect the shield wire to the GND terminal with the ground wire.
○ For a loop-powered 4-20 mA sensor, wire the sensor's positive terminal to the +
terminal on the ME812u's Aux Power Out port. Wire the sensor's negative
terminal to an input's + terminal.

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 Set Universal
Input Mode
Select jumper to...

10 kOhm + Thermistor
thermistor
Any input
Gnd

+ Dry-contact
Dry
Any input
contact Gnd

+ RTD
1 kOhm
Any input
RTD
Gnd

0-5 Vdc,
V+ 0-10 Vdc, Out Volts
2 wire or + mA
4-20 mA Any input
n/c Gnd or

0-5 Vdc, Out

V+ 0-10 Vdc, + Volts mA
3 wire Any input
or Gnd
4-20 mA Gnd or

4 wir e V+ 0-5 Vdc, Out + Volts

0-10 Vdc, + mA
Gnd or Any input
External 4-20 mA Out - Gnd or
24 Vdc
half-wave
power
supply

0-5 Vdc,
V+ 0-10 Vdc, Out
2 wire or + Volts mA
4-20 mA Any input
n/c Gnd or

0-5 Vdc, Out + Volts mA

V+ 0-10 Vdc,
3 wire or Any input
Gnd or
4-20 mA Gnd

V+ Out +
4 wir e 0-5 Vdc, + Volts mA
0-10 Vdc, Any input
Gnd or Out - or
4-20 mA Gnd

Aux Power Out

+24 Vdc
200 mA max

4 Set each input's Universal Input Mode Select jumper to indicate the type of input.

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 5 Connect digital and analog output wiring to the UO screw terminals on the ME812u
and to the controlled device. Connect the ground wire to the UO's Gnd terminal.
WARNING Do not apply 24 Vac to these universal outputs.

Set output’s
jumper to...
0-10 Vdc –
Gnd
Any UO 0-1 0 V
+ +
2-wire
Gnd

0-10 Vdc –
Gnd
Any UO 0-1 0 V
+ Hot
+
3-wire

0-10 Vdc Gnd – Hot

Any UO 0-1 0 V
+ + Gnd
4-wire 24 Vac/dc

0-20 mA –
Gnd
Any UO 0-20 mA
+ Hot
+
3-wire

– Hot
0-20 mA Gnd
Any UO 0-20 mA
+
+ Gnd
4-wire

Relay Gnd
Any UO
+
Coil: 24 Vdc
50 mA max.

6 Set each output's jumper to the type of device wired to the output.
7 For each digital output, turn the output's potentiometer clockwise until it stops
(maximum output).
8 Turn on the ME812u's power.

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Wiring an RS room sensor to the ME812u
You can wire an RS Standard, RS Plus, RS Pro, or RS Pro-F to the ME812u's Rnet port.
See the following sections for wiring instructions. For other details, see the RS Room
Sensors Technical Instructions ([Link]

Rnet wiring NOTE Use the specified type of wire and cable for maximum signal integrity.
specifications
Description 4 conductor, shielded or unshielded, CMP, plenum rated cable
Conductor 22 AWG (7x0096) bare copper if Rnet has only RS sensors.
18 AWG (7x0152) bare copper if Rnet has a BACview.
Maximum length 500 feet (152 meters)
Insulation Low-smoke PVC (or equivalent)
Color Code Black, white, green, red
Shielding If shielded, Aluminum/Mylar shield (100% coverage) with TC
drain wire
Jacket color White
UL temperature rating 32–167°F (0–75°C)
Voltage 300 Vac, power limited
Listing UL: NEC CL2P, or better

To wire an RS 1 Turn off the ME812u's power.

room sensor to 2 Partially cut, then bend and pull off the outer jacket of the Rnet cable(s). Do not nick
the ME812u the inner insulation.

Outer jacket

Foil shield
.25 in. Inner insulation
(.6 cm)
3 Strip about .25 inch (.6 cm) of the inner insulation from each wire.
4 Wire each terminal on the ME812u's Rnet port to the terminal of the same name on
the RS room sensor.
NOTES
○ If using shielded wire, connect the shield wire and the ground wire to the Gnd
terminal.
○ Verify that the Enhanced Access DIP switch is set to Off.
5 Turn on the ME812u's power.

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Downloading memory
Download memory to send the following items to the ME812u:

Item Notes
Up to 999 control Must be in WebCTRLx.x\webroot\<system_name>\programs.
programs, depending
on available memory
DRV_MELGR_VANILLA Must be in WebCTRLx.x\webroot\<system_name>\drivers.
module driver NOTE To verify that you have the driver's latest version, go to
[Link] then select Support >
Download > Drivers > ExecB. Compare the latest version to the
ME812u's driver in SiteBuilder.
Editable properties
Schedules

If you change any of these items or the ME812u's address after the initial download, you must
download memory again. The first download takes longer than subsequent downloads.

CAUTIONS
• The ME812u will lose stored data when you download memory.
• Equipment controlled by the ME812u will shut down and restart when you download
memory.
• After you download memory, the Archive Valid LED lights to indicate the downloaded
items are stored in the ME812u's flash memory. This type of memory is not
dependent on power or battery backup. If you need to remove power from the module
after downloading, make sure this LED is lit.

To download You download memory from WebCTRL. If your network is complete, you can download
memory in from any network browser. If not complete, connect a laptop with a local copy of the
system database to the ME812u's local access port. See To communicate through the
WebCTRL local access port (page 24).
1 On WebCTRL's CFG tree, click Download.
2 Select the Memory checkbox.
NOTE A memory download includes a Parameters and Schedules download.
3 On the Network tree on the right, select the control module you want to download to.
4 Click Add to add the control module to the Download Items list.
5 Click Download Selected Items.
If the download fails, the control module appears in the Failures box. Since this indicates
a system problem, do not clear the failure. Locate and resolve the problem, then retry the
download. To retry, select the control module in the Failures box, then repeat steps 4 and
5 above.

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To assign inputs or outputs to points

To use an input or output, you must assign it to its corresponding point in the control
program.
1 In WebCTRL's GEO tree, select the equipment controlled by the ME812u.
2 On the Properties page, select the I/O Points tab.
3 In each point's Num field, type the number of the control module's corresponding
input or output. For example, if you use DO1 on the ME812u for the point Fan S/S,
type 1 in the Num field for Fan S/S.
NOTES
○ Exp (expander number) is 0 for the ME812u.
○ Do not assign the same output number to more than one point.
4 Enter the appropriate values for each input and output in the remaining columns. See
Input values, Output values, Resolution values and Offset/Polarity values below.
NOTE You can also enter these values in EIKON LogicBuilder.
5 If you have not performed the initial memory download to the ME812u, you must
download now so you can verify inputs and outputs.
6 To verify each input's operation, force each sensor to a known value, then compare it
to the Value shown on the Properties page on the I/O Points tab.
7 To verify each output's operation, lock each output to a known condition on the I/O
Points tab, then verify that the equipment operates correctly.

Input values Input I/O Type Sensor/Actuator Type Min/Max

Analog (BAI)
0-5 Vdc 0–5 Volt Linear Full Range Engineering values
associated with 0 Vdc
(Min) and 5 Vdc (Max)1
0-10 Vdc 0–10 Volt Linear Full Range Engineering values
associated with 0 Vdc
(Min) and 10 Vdc (Max)1
2-10 Vdc 0–10 Volt Linear w/Offset, Engineering values
2–10 Volts associated with 2 Vdc
(Min) and 10 Vdc (Max)1
0-20 mA 0–20 mA Linear Full Range Engineering values
associated with 0 mA
(Min) and 20 mA (Max)1
4-20 mA 0–20 mA Linear w/Offset, Engineering values
4–20 mA associated with 4 mA
(Min) and 20 mA (Max)1
RTD RTD Input Select your RTD type or set N/A
up and select a Non-Linear,
Custom Table2

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 Input I/O Type Sensor/Actuator Type Min/Max
Thermistor Thermistor Select your Thermistor type N/A
or set up and select a Non-
Linear, Custom Table2
Pulse to Analog (BPTA)3
Pulse Counter Counter Input N/A N/A
Digital (Binary) (BBI)
Dry Contact Dry Contact N/A N/A
1 The sensor reads a value and sends a corresponding signal (Volt, mA, or psi) to the ME812u's
physical input. The Analog Input microblock uses the Min and Max values to linearly translate the
signal into the engineering value used in subsequent control logic. For example, set Min to 0 and
Max to 10 for a 4–20 mA sensor that measures velocity from 0.0 to 10.0 inches/second so that
when the input reads 4 mA, the microblock outputs a value of 0. Similarly, when the input reads 8
mA, the microblock outputs a value of 2.5.
2 You can set up a custom translation table (page 22) on the module driver's Custom Translation
Tables pages in WebCTRL.
3 The control program must have one Pulse to Analog Input microblock for each pulse counting
input.

Output values Output I/O Type Sensor/Actuator Type Min/Max

Analog (BAO)
0-10 Vdc Electrical Linear Full Range Engineering values
0–10 Volt associated with 0 Vdc
(Min) and 10 Vdc (Max)1
2-10 Vdc Electrical Linear w/Offset, Engineering values
0–10 Volt 2–10 Volts associated with 2 Vdc
(Min) and 10 Vdc (Max)1
0-20 mA Electrical Linear Full Range Engineering values
0–20 mA associated with 0 mA
(Min) and 20 mA (Max)1
4-20 mA Electrical Linear w/Offset, Engineering values
0–20 mA 4–20 mA associated with 4 mA
(Min) and 20 mA (Max)1
Digital (Binary) (BBO)
Relay Relay/Triac N/A N/A
Output
1 The Analog Output microblock uses the Min and Max values to linearly translate its EIKON
LogicBuilder wire value into a physical output signal (Volt, mA, or psi) sent from the ME812u to an
actuator. For example, set Min to 0 and Max to 100 for an Analog Output microblock that
receives a 0 to 100% open signal from a PID microblock and that controls a 0–10 Vdc actuator
so that when the PID signal is 100%, the ME812u output is 10 Vdc. Similarly, when the PID signal
is 50%, the ME812u output is 5 Vdc.

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Resolution values Resolution is not particular to a type of input or output, but the module driver handles
analog and digital (binary) inputs and outputs differently. To set these values
appropriately, you should understand how the module driver uses them.

Resolution Notes
Analog Input The driver truncates the microblock's present value according to the
(BAI) resolution.
EXAMPLE If the calculated present value is 13.789 and you set the
Resolution to 0.1, the control program uses 13.7 for any calculations
downstream from the microblock.
Analog Output The driver truncates the wire input value to the microblock before
(BAO) performing any scaling calculations.
EXAMPLE If the wire input value is 13.789 and you set the
Resolution to 0.1, the microblock uses 13.7 for any scaling
calculations.
Digital Inputs N/A
and Outputs

Offset/Polarity Offset/Polarity is not particular to a type of input or output, but the module driver handles
values analog and digital (binary) inputs and outputs differently. To set these values
appropriately, you should understand how the module driver uses them.

Offset/Polarity Notes
Analog Input Offset value (positive or negative) adds a fine adjustment to a sensor
(BAI) reading after all scaling for calibration.
EXAMPLE If a sensor reads 74.9°F when the actual measured value
is 73.6°F, enter an Offset of –1.3 to calibrate the sensor to the
measured value.
Analog Output You can use the Offset value (positive or negative) to calibrate an
(BAO) output, but you generally do not need to. If used, the driver adds the
offset value to the wire input value before performing any scaling
calculations to determine the ME812u's output.
Digital (Binary) Polarity determines the microblock's present value when no signal is
Input (BBI) received from the equipment.
When no signal is received from the equipment, if Polarity is set to:
normal—present value is off
reversed—present value is on
Digital (Binary) Polarity determines the ME812u's output based on the control
Output (BBO) program's signal to the microblock.
When the control program's signal to the microblock is on, if Polarity
is set to:
normal—output is on
reversed—output is off
NOTE Regardless of Polarity, the output will be off if the ME812u
loses power.
 

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To use the Auto- NOTE If the ME812u has an expander module mounted to its coverplate, see ME812u
Off-On switches coverplate (page 30) for the location of switches.

You can control an output using the Auto-Off-On switch.

Set the switch to... To...

On Turn on the output.
Off Turn off the output
Auto Let the control program control the output

The potentiometer, located between the Auto-Off-On switch and the jumper, allows you to
manually control the output level of an analog output. Place the Auto-Off-On switch in the
On position, then turn the potentiometer counterclockwise to reduce the output, or
clockwise to increase the output.

Travel range

102

For a digital output, turn the potentiometer clockwise until it stops (maximum output) and
leave it in this position.

The control program can monitor the status of an Auto-Off-On switch and display the
status on the control program's Point Checkout page in WebCTRL. The Value of the point
monitoring the Auto-Off-On switch shows Off if the switch is set to Auto, and On if the
switch is set to Off or On.

To monitor an Auto-Off-On switch

1 Insert a BACnet Binary Input microblock in the control program.
2 On the microblock's Properties page in WebCTRL, set the I/O Type field to H-O-A
Status Feedback.
3 In the Input Number field, type the number of the output you want to monitor.

To set up the module driver

After you download the module driver and control program(s) to the ME812u, you may
want to change the module driver's properties to suit your application.
1 On WebCTRL's NET tree, click the plus sign (+) to the left of your ME812u.
NOTE Driver properties are on the Driver Properties page and on its children in the
tree.
2 Click the page you want to view, then change properties as needed.

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Driver On the Driver page, you can change the following properties:
• Backup battery conservation settings. See table below.
• BACview inactivity timeout and user password. See table below.
• Module clock synchronization and failure. See table below.
• Network Input microblock communication properties.

Backup Battery
Turn off internal backup How long backup battery should run after power loss.
battery after ___ days to
TIP Downloading memory activates the battery backup. To
conserve battery life
conserve battery life when you know the ME812u will be
(shutoff date/time)
without power for an extended period after downloading (for
example, during shipment):
Verify the Archive Valid LED is lit, then set this field to 0.
After you install the ME812u and apply power, enter a
number greater than 0.
BACview Control
Overwrite Daylight Saving Yes—Every memory download includes Daylight Saving Time
parameters set in properties from System Settings page and overwrites
BACview? changes to these properties made from BACview.
No—Download System Settings page Daylight Saving Time
properties during first download. You must make
subsequent changes from BACview. (Primarily for OEM use.)
Keypad inactivity timeout End the user session, turn off the backlight, and display the
(minutes) standby screen after this period of inactivity.
Keypad user-level Numeric password user must enter to access system
password through BACview.
Module Clock
Clock Fail Date and Time Date and time control program uses when control module's
real-time clock is invalid.
TIP Use an occupied date and time (such as a Tuesday at
10 a.m.) so the equipment does not operate in unoccupied
mode if the control module loses power during occupancy.
Time Synch Sensitivity On a Time Synch signal, update the control module clock
(seconds) only if the control module time differs from the signal time
by more than this value.
BACnet COV Throttling
Enable COV Throttling Under normal circumstances, COV Throttling should be
enabled to prevent excessive network traffic if an object's
COV Increment is set too low. See EXCEPTION below.
When enabled, if an object generates excessive COV
broadcasts (5 updates in 3 seconds), the module driver
automatically throttles the broadcasts to 1 per second.
Also, if the object's value updates excessively for 30
seconds, an alarm is sent to WebCTRL listing all objects

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 that are updating excessively. A Return-to-normal alarm is
sent only after all objects have stopped updating
excessively.
EXCEPTION: In rare circumstances, such as process
control, a subscribing object may require COV updates more
frequently than once per second. For these situations, clear
this checkbox, but make sure that your network can support
the increased traffic. You will also need to disable the
Excessive COV alarms under the module driver's Common
Alarms.

Device On the Device page, you can change the following properties:
• BACnet device object properties for the ME812u
• ME812u communication

Configuration NOTE The three APDU fields refer to all networks over
which the ME812u communicates.
Max Masters and Max Info Apply only if the ME812u's MS/TP network is enabled.
Frames

Notification WebCTRL alarms use Notification Class #1. A BACnet alarm's Notification Class defines:
Classes • Alarm priority for Alarm, Fault, and Return to Normal states
• Options for BACnet alarm acknowledgement
• Where alarms should be sent (recipients)

NOTE You may need to set up additional Notification Classes if your system will handle
Life Safety alarms or if you need to send certain types of alarms only to an alarm manager
other than WebCTRL.

Priorities NOTE BACnet defines the following Network message

priorities for Alarms and Events.
Priority range Network message priority
00–63 Life Safety
64–127 Critical Equipment
128–191 Urgent
192–255 Normal
Priority of Off-Normal BACnet priority for Alarms.
Priority of Fault BACnet priority for Fault messages.
Priority of Normal BACnet priority for Return-to-normal messages.

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 Ack Required for Off- Requires a control module acknowledgement for each
Normal, Fault, and message type. Normally not required.
Normal
TIP To require operator acknowledgement for an Alarm or
Return-to-normal message (stored in the WebCTRL
database) change the acknowledgement settings on
WebCTRL's Alarm > Enable/Disable tab for an alarm
source or an alarm category.
Recipient List
Recipients The first row in this list is the WebCTRL Server. Do not
delete this row. Click Add if you want other BACnet devices
to receive alarms.
Recipient Description Name that appears in the Recipients table.
Recipient Type Use Address (static binding) only for third-party BACnet
device recipients that do not support dynamic binding.
Recipient Device Object Type the Device Instance from SiteBuilder (or from the
Identifier network administrator for third-party devices) in the # field.
Process Identifier Change for third-party devices that use a BACnet Process
Identifier other than 1. WebCTRL processes alarms for any
32-bit Process Identifier.
Issue Confirmed Select to have a device continue sending an alarm
Notifications message until it receives delivery confirmation from the
recipient.

Calendars Calendars are provided in the module driver for BACnet compatibility only. Use WebCTRL's
Schedules feature instead.

Common and On these pages, you can enable/disable, change BACnet alarm properties, or set delays
Specific Alarms for the following BACnet alarms:
Common alarms: Specific alarm:
• Module Halted • Dead Module Timeout
• All Programs Stopped • Low Battery Alarm
• Duplicate Address • Pneumatic Unstable Alarm
• Locked I/O • Pneumatic Leak Alarm
• Control Program • Low Main Air Alarm
• Program Stopped
• Excessive COV

NOTE To set up alarm actions for control module generated alarms, see Setting up alarm
actions in WebCTRL Help.

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 Module Generated Alarm
Description Short message shown on WebCTRL's Alarm page or in an
alarm action when this type of alarm is generated.
Events
Alarm Category and See Customizing alarms in WebCTRL Help.
Alarm Template
Enable Clear these checkboxes to disable Alarm or Return to
normal messages of this type from this control module.
Notification Class Do not change this field.

Custom You can set up a translation table that an analog input will use to translate the raw data
Translation from a non-linear sensor to the engineering units you want it to output on the wire. In the
NET tree, select Custom Translation Table #1, #2, or #3. The Properties page has
Tables instructions. For the input to use the translation table, navigate to the input in WebCTRL's
GEO tree, select the Details tab, then set Sensor Type (Scaling Method) to Non-Linear,
Custom Table #__.

I/O Tuning Applies if an expander module with pneumatic analog outputs is attached to the ME812u.
On the I/O Tuning page, you can change communication and control settings for
pneumatic inputs and outputs.

Pneumatic control power Delay after control module is reset before pneumatic
up delay (seconds) control is available.
Refresh all channels every Each pneumatic output is refreshed at this interval and
___ seconds whenever its setpoint changes.
Maximum service time Time allowed for each output to reach setpoint.
per channel (seconds)
Use coarse control when Coarse control allows faster but less accurate pressure
more than ___ PSI beyond changes. Use fine control when pressure is closer than this
setpoint value to setpoint.
Fine control supply gain Proportional gain used when setpoint is greater than
current pressure. Larger actuators require higher gains.
Fine control bleed gain Proportional gain used when setpoint is less than current
pressure.
"on" pressure for Pressure maintained by digital outputs that are ON.
pneumatic digital outputs
(psi)
"off" pressure for Pressure maintained by digital outputs that are OFF.
pneumatic digital outputs
(psi)
Main air low pressure Trigger Low Main Air Alarm when main air pressure drops
limit (psi) below this value.
 

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Pneumatic Lines Applies if an expander module with pneumatic analog outputs is attached to the ME812u.
This page shows pneumatic line status information.

BACnet router Does not apply to the ME812u.

properties

BACnet router Select Disable Color Cache. The other BACnet router properties do not apply to the
properties ME812u.

BACnet half- Does not apply to the ME812u.

router properties

Alarm On the Alarm Store and Forward page, you can change alarm delivery settings for the
Store/Forward ME812u used to store and forward alarms from a remote dial-up site.

Xnet If the ME812u has MEX expanders attached, you can change the baud rate and
communications timeout on the Xnet page.

Xnet Configuration
Data Rate Set at 500 kbps.
Comm. Timeout (seconds) If the expander module does not receive communication
from the control module for this amount of time, the
expander module will reset itself. The range is 15–300
seconds.

Expanders If the ME812u has expanders attached, the Expanders page displays expander status
information.

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To communicate through the local access port
Using a computer and a USB Link Kit, you can communicate locally with the ME812u to
download memory or to troubleshoot.

PREREQUISITES
• A computer with a USB port
• A USB Link Kit. See the USB Link Kit Technical Instructions
([Link]
• Control module driver drv_melgr_vanilla v2-04-139 or later

1 If using the USB Link Kit with your computer for the first time, install the USB Link
Kit's driver before you connect the cable to the computer.
a) Put the USB-L Driver CD into your computer.
b) Run CP210x_VCP_Win2K_XP_S2K3.exe. Accept all of the wizard's default
settings.
2 Connect the USB Link Kit to the computer and to the control module's Local Access
port.

Connect to Connect to
computer’s the Local
USB port Access port

USB Link Kit

3 Set the control module's Enhanced Access DIP switch.

To communicate in... Set switch to...

WebCTRL Off
HyperTerminal On
SiteBuilder to set a custom IP address On

4 Turn the control module's power off, then on again.

To set up a To communicate in WebCTRL, do the following:

Local Access 1 On WebCTRL's CFG tree, select Connections.
connection in
2 On the Configure tab, click Add.
WebCTRL
3 From the Type drop-down list, select BACnet Local Access.
4 Optional: Edit the Description.

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 5 Type the computer's Port number that the USB cable is connected to.
NOTE To find the port number, plug the USB cable into the computer's USB port, then
select Start > Control Panel > System > Hardware > Device Manager > Ports (Com &
LPT). The COM port number is beside CP210x USB to UART Bridge Controller.

6 Set the Baud rate to 115200.

7 Click OK.
8 On the View tab, click the drop-down arrow next to your device's network Connection,
then select BACnet Local Access.
9 Click OK.
10 On the Configure tab, select BACnet Local Access, then click Start.
NOTE If WebCTRL displays an error, make sure the COM port you selected is not in
use. For example, HyperTerminal may be open and is holding the port open.
11 On the NET tree, select the control module that you are connected to.

12 Click the menu button , then select Manual Command.

13 Type rnet here in the dialog box, then click OK.
14 On the Properties page, click Module Status. If WebCTRL displays a Modstat report,
WebCTRL is communicating with the control module.

Troubleshooting
If you have problems mounting, wiring, or addressing the ME812u, contact ALC Technical
Support.

Formatting the If you cannot communicate with a control module after downloading memory to it, as a
Control Module last resort, you can manually format the control module to erase its memory.
1 Turn off the ME812u's power. Make sure the address switches are not set to 0, 0.
2 Hold down the control module’s Format button while you turn its power on.
3 Continue to hold down the Format button until the control module displays 8 and
then 0, then release the button.
4 Download memory to the ME812u.

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LED's The Module Status LED can display the following error codes.

Error
Code... Indicates... Possible solutions
0 The control program Download memory to the ME812u. See Downloading
or module driver has memory (page 14).
not been
downloaded.
1 A control program Obtain a Module Status Report (Modstat) and look for
error error conditions. See Manufacture Date below for
instructions on obtaining a Modstat.
If you cannot determine the error from the Modstat,
send a screenshot of the Modstat to Technical Support.
2 The control module's In WebCTRL, reduce the amount of trend data being
memory is full stored in the module.
In SiteBuilder, reduce the amount of control programs.
3 A setup error Verify:
• The address has been set on the rotary switches.
See Addressing the ME812u (page 7).
• The address is unique on the network
• DIP switches are set correctly
4 A system error Obtain a Module Status Report (Modstat) and look for
error messages. See Manufacture Date below for
instructions on obtaining a Modstat.
If you cannot determine the error from the Modstat,
send a screenshot of the Modstat to Technical Support.
8 The control module is The number 8 should display only during the short
formatting formatting period. If this number displays continuously
or flashes intermittently with another number, try each
of the following:
• Turn the ME812u's power off, then on.
• Format the ME812u. See Formatting the control
module above.
• Download memory to the ME812u. See
Downloading memory (page 14).
• Replace the ME812u.

Other LED's show the status of certain functions.

If this LED is on... Status is...

Power The ME812u has power
BACnet TX The ME812u is transmitting data over the control module
network.
BACnet RX The ME812u is receiving data from the control module
network.

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 If this LED is on... Status is...
Archive Valid The control module's memory backup is valid
Brownout Incoming power is low
Battery low The battery is low

Serial number If you need the ME812u's serial number when troubleshooting, the number is on:
• a sticker on the back of the main control module board
• a Module Status report (modstat) under Core (or Main) board hardware

To obtain a modstat in WebCTRL:

1 Select the ME812u in the NET tree.
2 On the Properties page, click Module Status.

Replacing the The ME812u's 10-year Lithium CR123A battery provides a maximum of 720 hours data
ME812u's retention during power outages. To conserve battery life, battery backup turns off after a
specified number of days defined in the module driver.
battery
If the ME812u's Battery low LED is lit or if the ME812u sends a Low Battery alarm to
WebCTRL, replace the battery.
1 Using a small flathead screwdriver, pry up each side of the black battery clip until it is
free and you can remove it.
2 Remove the battery from the control module, making note of the battery's polarity.
3 Insert the new battery into the control module, matching the polarity of the battery
you removed.
4 Push the black clip back onto the battery until you hear both sides click in place.
5 Download memory to the ME812u.

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Replacing the If you turn on the ME812u's power switch and the Power LED is not lit, use a multimeter
ME812u's fuse to see if the 3 Amp Pico fuse that protects the incoming power is blown.

Power
24ac/26dc
Return
Off On

Fuse
You can order replacement fuses from ALC, Part #FUSEPKG.

Before replacing the fuse, try to determine why the fuse blew.
• Check the Power wiring polarity of the ME812u, any attached MEX expander
modules, and any other control modules that share the power supply. Use the same
polarity for all of them.
• Verify that outputs are wired to the appropriate types of devices. See Outputs (page
3). For example, you cannot wire a 24 Vac device to an output.
• If the Aux Power Out port is used, verify that it is wired correctly. See To wire inputs
and outputs (page 10).

To replace the fuse:

1 Turn off the ME812u's power.
2 Using needle-nose pliers, pull the bad fuse from the control module.
3 Cut the wires on the new fuse so that the total length is approximately 1 inch and the
fuse is centered.
1 inch

4 Bend the wire ends so that the length is approximately 1/2 inch.
1/
2 inch

5 Use the pliers to grip one wire end of the fuse and push into a fuse socket on the
control module.
6 Grip the other wire end of the fuse and push into the other fuse socket.
7 Turn on the power and verify that the Power LED is lit.

To take the If needed for troubleshooting or start-up, you can prevent WebCTRL Server from
control module communicating with the ME812u.
out of service 1 Select the ME812u in WebCTRL's NET tree.
2 On the Properties page, select the Out of Service checkbox.
3 Click OK.

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Compliance

FCC Compliance This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
CAUTION Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the responsible party for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

CE Compliance WARNING This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause
radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

BACnet BACnet® is a registered trademark of ASHRAE. ASHRAE does not endorse, approve or test
Compliance products for compliance with ASHRAE standards. Compliance of listed products to
requirements of ASHRAE Standard 135 is the responsibility of the BACnet manufacturers
Association (BMA). BTL® is a registered trademark of the BMA.

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Appendix - ME812u coverplate
If the ME812u has an expander module mounted to its coverplate, see the drawing below
for the location of ports, connectors, switches, and jumpers.

Without Keypad Display:

Power 24Vac, 50VA
24ac/26dc 2A, 50-60 Hz BACnetTx
26Vdc, 23W, 0.9A BACnet Rx
Return
Off On Use Copper External
Conductors Only
Class 2
Battery
Archive Valid
Gnd
Power LED +3V
Brownout
BACnet Battery low
Net + BACnet BT485 3V Lithium Battery Module
Ext. Batt.
Net - BACnet Mode CR-123 A Status Int. Batt.
ARC-
Shield MSTP Error Codes: Format
156
® Chase = OK
BACnet
Over ARCNET156 KBaud
0 = Download required
1 = Control Program Error
Expanders
Xnet Mx
2 = RAM full
Local
3 = Comm setup error
Access
4 = System error
Gnd
8 = Formatting
Rnet+ Enhanced Access Port
Rnet- Blinking Dot = 'Run' On Off
+12V
Gnd Sense
Rnet + 1's
Module
Rnet - Rnet Address
+12V
10's
Xnet +
Xnet - Xnet Remote Expansion UO-8
Gnd

1 +
2 Gnd
IN-1 ® UO-7
3 +
4 Gnd
IN-2
UO-6
5 +
6 Gnd
IN-3
7 +
8 Gnd
IN-4 ME 812u UO-5

CONTROL MODULE
1 + UO-4
2 Gnd
IN-5
3 +
4 Gnd
IN-6 UO-3
5 + UO-1 -- UO-8
6 Gnd
IN-7
7 UO-2
+ Inputs: All
8 Gnd IN-8 10V Max, 20mA Max Pot
LED Auto O ff On
1 + UO-1
2 Gnd
IN-9
+ Universal Input
3
4 Gnd
IN-10 Mode Select
Gnd 8
0-20mA 0-10Vdc Relay UO-8 + 7
5 +
6 Gnd
IN-11 Gnd 6
Set Pot full CW
UO-7 + 5
7 +
8 Gnd IN-12 Gnd 4
mA Thermistor/ Volts UO-6 + 3
dry-contact/
RTD Gnd 2
DO NOT APPLY 24VAC TO UO-5 + 1
24 V AC UNIVERSAL OUTPUTS
External 24VDC relay coil only

Gnd 8
Open Energy
Management Equipment
UO-4 + 7
Gnd 6
R
UO-3 + 5
Outputs
24V Max, 50mA Max Gnd 4
88FO UO-2 + 3
E143900
Gnd 2
TYPE: 002003
UO-1 + 1

24 Vdc
Aux Power Out Option I/O
24 Vdc
200mA maximum Comm Expansion Made in US A

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