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Installers Guide
LonTalk® Communications Interface with Space
Comfort Control for ReliaTel™ controls

LonTalk® is a trademark of Echelon Corporation registered in the

United States and other countries.

Models: Used With:

BAYLTCI002B 3 - 10 Ton Packaged Rooftop units with
Reliatel™ Communications Module,
7½ - 20 Ton Split System units with
Reliatel™ Communications Module

BAYLTCI003B 12 1/2 - 25 Ton Packaged Rooftop units

with Reliatel™ Communications Module,
27 1/2 - 50 Ton Packaged Rooftop units
with Reliatel™ Communications Module

October 2005
 Contents
General Information .......................................................................................... 3
LCI-R Shipment and Inspection ........................................................................ 3
Storage ............................................................................................................. 3
Mounting and Wiring ......................................................................................... 3
LonTalk Communication Link ............................................................................ 4
Status/Power/Wink/Test LED ............................................................................ 7
Service Switch .................................................................................................. 8
Modbus STATUS ............................................................................................... 8
Network Interface .............................................................................................. 8
Configuration Properties ................................................................................... 9
Send Heartbeat ................................................................................................. 9
Occupancy Temperature Setpoint ..................................................................... 9
Minimum Send Time ......................................................................................... 9
Receive Heartbeat ............................................................................................ 9
Location Label .................................................................................................. 9
Local Bypass Time ............................................................................................ 9
Outdoor Air Damper Minimum Position ........................................................... 10
Space Humidity Set Point ................................................................................ 10
Space CO2 Limit .............................................................................................. 10
Node Object ..................................................................................................... 10
Self-Documentation ......................................................................................... 10
Network Variable Descriptions: ........................................................................ 10
NV#1 Space Temperature Input ...................................................................... 11
NV#2 Temperature Setpoint Input (absolute) .................................................. 11
NV#3 Setpoint Offset Input ............................................................................. 11
NV#5 Occupancy Scheduler Input .................................................................. 11
NV#6 Occupancy Override Input .................................................................... 12
NV#7 Occupancy Sensor Input ....................................................................... 12
NV# 8 Application Mode Input ........................................................................ 12
NV#9 Heat/Cool Mode Input ........................................................................... 12
NV#11 Compressor Enable Input ................................................................... 13
NV#12 Auxiliary Heat Enable Input ................................................................ 14
NV#13 Economizer Enable Input .................................................................... 14
NV#17 Emergency Override Input .................................................................. 14
NV#22 Space CO2 Input ................................................................................ 15
NV#59 Outdoor Air Damper Minimum Position Input ...................................... 15
NV#21 Outdoor Relative Humidity Input .......................................................... 15
NV#19 Outdoor Temperature Input ................................................................. 15
NV#20 Space Relative Humidity Input ............................................................. 15
NV#26 Effective Space Temperature Output .................................................. 15
NV#28 Effective Setpoint Output .................................................................... 16
NV#27 Unit Status Output ............................................................................... 17
NV#29 Effective Occupancy Output ................................................................ 19
NV#30 Effective Heat/Cool Output ................................................................. 19
NV#31 Local Setpoint Output ......................................................................... 20
NV#33 Fan Speed Output ............................................................................... 21
NV#34 Discharge Air Temperature Output ..................................................... 21
NV#36 Absolute Power Consumption Output .................................................. 21
NV#37 Terminal Load Output ........................................................................... 22
NV#42 Outdoor Air Damper Output ................................................................. 22
NV#43 Space Humidity Output ....................................................................... 22
NV#44 Outdoor Air Humidity Output ............................................................... 22
NV#45 Outdoor Air Temperature Output ......................................................... 22
NV#46 Space CO2 Output .............................................................................. 23
Mixed Air Temperature Output ......................................................................... 23
Return Air Temperature Output ........................................................................ 23
NV#64 Mixed Air Temperature Output ............................................................. 23

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NOTICE: Storage
Warnings and Cautions appear at When the LCI-R board must be stored
appropriate sections throughout this for a period of time prior to being
installed, it must be protected from the
manual. Read these carefully. elements. The temperature of the
storage location should be between -
40C and 65.6C (-40 F and 150 F) and
WARNING– Indicates a the relative humidity should be 10 to 90
potentially hazardous situation percent, non-condensing.
which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury. Mounting and Wiring
The LCI-R board mounts directly in the
Unit Control Box. The following proce-
CAUTION – Indicates a dure explains how to mount and wire
potentially hazardous situation the LCI-R board. See Figure 1, 2, 3, 4
which, if not avoided, may result in or 5 for LCI-R board mounting location
minor or moderate injury. It may also and wire bundle placement.
be used to alert against unsafe
practices. Note: Skip steps 1 – 8 if the
LonTalk® Communication
Interface board is already factory
CAUTION – Indicates a situation installed.
that may result in equipment or
property-damage-only accidents.
WARNING
General Information Hazardous Voltage!
The Communication Interface board Hazardous Voltage w/Capacitors!
allows ReliaTel™ controls to Disconnect all electric power, includ-
communicate on a LonTalk Network at ing remote disconnects and dis-
the unit level. This product is intended charge all motor start/run capacitors
to be installed by a qualified System before servicing. Follow proper lock-
Integrator properly trained and out/tagout procedures to ensure the
experienced in LonTalk networks. power cannot be inadvertently ener-
Network variables are based on the gized. Verify with an appropriate volt-
LonMark® Space Comfort Controller meter that all capacitors have dis-
Functional Profile Template. The LCI-R charged. Failure to disconnect power
utilizes a Free Topology transceiver and discharge capacitors before ser-
FTT-10A. The FTT-10A transceiver vicing could result in death or seri-
supports non-polarity sensitive, free ous injury.
topology wiring, allowing the system
installer to utilize star, bus, and loop 1. Disconnect the power source to the
architecture. unit and remove the Access Panel
to gain access to the electronic con-
trols.
LCI-R Shipment and Inspec-
tion 2. Select proper installation depending
The Kit (BAYLTCI002B or on tonnage:
BAYLTCI003B) includes: a ReliaTel™
LCI-R communications board, a wiring 3 - 5 ton Packaged Rooftop
harness and the mounting hardware (except WSC060E) and
needed for installation on a Packaged 7½ - 10 ton Split System units:
Rooftop Unit with ReliaTel™ Mount the LonTalk® Communication
Communications Module. Interface board to the rear side of
the ReliaTel™ Refrigeration Module
LCI-R kits include the following items: mounting panel by sliding the
1 - LCI-R communications board LonTalk® Communication Interface
1 - Wire harness mounting feet into the mounting ex-
4 - LCI-R board mounting screws trusions on the ReliaTel™ Refrigera-
1 - Pop-in wire tie (BAYLTCI002B) tion Module mounting panel. Secure
with 1 screw. See Figure 1.

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15 - 20 ton Split System units: 7. Route the twisted pair communica-
Mount the LonTalk® Communica- tions wire from the BMS or CCP,
tion Interface board above the through the hole located below TB1
Reliatel™ Refrigeration Module on on the LonTalk® Communication In-
the control box mounting panel. Se- terface board and connect these
cure with 2 screws. See Figure2. wires to TB1. Refer to the ICS Com-
munications Link Wiring Require-
6 through 10 Ton Packaged Roof- ments section for wire information.
top Units (and WSC060E):
Mount the LonTalk® Communication 8. Secure the wires connected to TB1
Interface board to the right side of using the pop-in wire tie under the
the ReliaTel™ Refrigeration Module control box.
mounting panel by sliding the
LonTalk® Communication Interface LonTalk Communication Link
mounting feet into the mounting ex- Wiring Requirements
trusions on the control box mounting The LonTalk communications link is for
panel. Secure with 1 screw. See Fig- connection to a Building LonTalk Net-
ure 3. work.
12 1/2 through 25 Ton Packaged The Communications link wiring is de-
Rooftop Units: pendent on the network architecture. It
Mount the LonTalk® Communication is recommended that a System Integra-
Interface board to the right side of tor refer to "LonWorks FTT-10A Free
the ReliaTel™ Refrigeration Module Topology Transceiver User's Guide" by
by sliding the LonTalk® Communica- the Echelon Corporation for proper wire
tion Interface mounting feet into the selection. The physical limits are de-
mounting extrusions on the control fined in Chapter 4, Network Cabling
box bottom panel. Secure with 2 And Connection. This User's Guide is
screws. See Figure 4. available on the Echelon Web page. A
typical wire recommendation is Belden
27 1/2 through 50 Ton Packaged 85102, single twisted pair, stranded 19/
Rooftop Units: 29, unshielded, 150 C.
Mount the LonTalk® Communication
Interface board to the right side of
the ReliaTel™ Refrigeration Module
on the control box back panel. Se-
cure with 4 screws. See Figure 5.

3. Remove the five pin (four wire) con-

nector from J4 on the RTRM and
connect to J2 on the LonTalk® Com-
munication Interface board.

4. Connect the four pin (four wire) end

of the LonTalk® Communication In-
terface board wire harness to J1 on
the LonTalk® Communication Inter-
face board.

5. Connect the five pin (four wire) end

of the LonTalk® Communication In-
terface board wire harness to J4 on
the ReliaTel™ Refrigeration Module.

6. Route the LonTalk® Communication

Interface board wire harness and se-
cure with one wire tie.

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Figure 1
LonTalk® Communication Interface Board Mounting and Wiring

3 - 5 Ton Packaged Rooftop units (except WSC060E)

7 ½ - 10 Ton Split System units

Figure 2
LonTalk® Communication Interface Board Mounting and Wiring

15 - 20 Ton Split System units

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Figure 3
LonTalk® Communication Interface Board Mounting and Wiring

6 - 10 Ton Packaged Rooftop units (and WSC060E)

Figure 4
LonTalk® Communication Interface Board Mounting and Wiring

12 1/2 - 25 Ton Packaged Rooftop units

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Figure 5
LonTalk® Communication Interface Board Mounting and Wiring

27 1/2 - 50 Ton Packaged Rooftop units

Status/Power/Wink/Test LED Communication LED

(STATUS LED) (COMM LED)
The LCI-R board includes a green Status LED located near The LCI-R board includes a yellow COMM LED located left of
the middle of the board. Refer to page 1 for location view. The the TB1 terminal. Refer to page 1 for location view. The op-
operation for this LED is defined as follows: eration for this LED is defined as follows:

+ ON - Power is applied and the LCI-R is normal. + Flickering - When communication activity is detected
+ OFF - There is either no power applied or the LCI-R is on the network. (This LED is not effected by
unconfigured or offline. transmitting data from the LCI-R.)
+ Blinking twice per second for 10 seconds - The LCI-R + OFF - No current activity on the Network.
has been commanded to WINK.
+ Continuous Blinking ; ON for 2.25 seconds , OFF for
.25 seconds - The unit is in a TEST mode.

Wink Response
The LCI-R responds to a network "Wink Request". Upon re-
ceipt of a Wink request the LCI-R will blink (0.25 second ON,
0.25 second OFF, 0.25 second ON, etc...) the STATUS LED
continuously for 10 seconds. This Wink response is available
both when the LCI-R node is configured and when it is
unconfigured.

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Service Switch Network Interface

(SERVICE LED)
The LCI-R board includes a Service push-button switch (also Network Variables
known as Service Pin) and Service LED. The Service Switch
is located on the bottom middle of the board (Refer to page 1 The LCI-R contains 2 objects. Object index 0 is the Node Ob-
for location view) and may be used during configuration, in- ject. Object index 1 is the Rooftop Object.
stallation, and maintenance of the node. The operation of the
Switch button is as follows: The integer in the left column is the network variable index
used for reference during binding or to perform a network
+ Temporary press - Broadcast Neuron ID and Program variable browse. This index is different from the Space Com-
ID fort Controller (SCC) Functional Profile Template index as
+ Extended press (more than 15 seconds) - Force the shown.
node to it's unconfigured state.
Note : An Extended Press will disable the LCI-R Rooftop Object Network Variables
completely and a network management tool will be
required to put the LCI-R back into operation. Inputs
NV Index SCC Index SNVT Type NV Name
Provisions for holding the Timed Override button for 10 sec-
onds will generate a Service Pin broadcast equal to a Ser- 0 NV#1 SNVT_temp_p nviSpaceTemp;
vice Pin temporary press. 1 NV#2 SNVT_temp_p nviSetpoint;
2 NV#3 SNVT_temp_p nviSetpointOffset;
The LCI-R board includes a red Service LED located above 3 NV#5 SNVT_tod_event nviOccSchedule;
the Service Switch, refer to page 1 for location view. The op-
4 NV#6 SNVT_occupancy nviOccManCmd;
eration for this LED is defined as follows:
5 NV#7 SNVT_occupancy nviOccSensor;
State LED Output
6 NV#8 SNVT_hvac_mode nviApplicMode;
Normal Steady OFF 7 NV#9 SNVT_hvac_mode nviHeatCool;
Bad Hardware Steady ON 8 NV#11 SNVT_switch nviComprEnable;
Unconfigured Flashing 1 second ON, 1 second 9 NV#12 SNVT_switch nviAuxHeatEnable;
State OFF 10 NV#13 SNVT_switch nviEconEnable;
Watchdog Timer Repeated flash 11 NV#17 SNVT_hvac_emerg nviEmergOverride;
Reset Occurring 15 SNVT_switch nviFanModeCmd;
16 NV#59 SNVT_lev_percent nviOAMinPos;
The Service LED turns on while the Service pin is being de-
pressed. 17 NV#22 SNVT_ppm nviSpaceIAQ;
18 NV#20 SNVT_lev_percent nviSpaceRH;
Modbus STATUS 19 NV#19 SNVT_temp_p nviOutdoorTemp;
(Modbus LED) 20 NV#21 SNVT_lev_percent nviOutdoorRH;
The LCI-R Board includes a Green COMM 4 LED located to Outputs
the right of the TB2 terminal block. Refer to page 1 for location NV Index SCC Index SNVT Type NV Name
view. This LED indicates communication between the LCI-R 23 NV#26 SNVT_temp_p nvoSpaceTemp;
and the Reliatel Control. The operation for this LED is defined
as follows: 24 NV#27 SNVT_hvac_status nvoUnitStatus;
State LED Output 25 NV#28 SNVT_temp_p nvoEffectSetpt;
Normal Operation Steady ON 26 NV#29 SNVT_occupancy nvoEffectOccup;
LCI-R not operating Steady OFF 27 NV#30 SNVT_hvac_mode nvoHeatCool;
ReliaTel Control not Flashing- 28 NV#31 SNVT_temp_p nvoSetpoint;
responding 0.25 seconds ON, 2.0 seconds OFF 29 NV#33 SNVT_switch nvoFanSpeed;
30 NV#34 SNVT_temp_p nvoDischAirTemp;
31 NV#36 SNVT_Power_Kilo nvoLoadAbsK;
32 NV#37 SNVT_lev_percent nvoTerminalLoad;
33 NV#42 SNVT_lev_percent nvoOADamper;
34 NV#43 SNVT_lev_percent nvoSpaceRH;
35 NV#44 SNVT_lev_percent nvoOutdoorRH;
36 NV#45 SNVT_temp_p nvoOutdoorTemp;
37 NV#46 SNVT_ppm nvoSpaceCO2;
40 SNVT_str_asc nvoAlarmMessage;
41 SNVT_temp_p nvoMATemp;
42 SNVT_temp_p nvoRATemp;
46 NV#64 SNVT_temp_p nvoMixedAirTemp;

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Typical Range and Default Values
Configuration Properties Minimum Maximum Default
unoccupied_cool 4.44 C 43.33 C 29.44 C
The network management read and write messages can be
used to modify 7 configuration parameters. 40.00 F 110.00 F 85.00 F
standby_cool 4.44 C 43.33 C 25.55 C
Rooftop Object Configuration Property 40.00 F 110.00 F 78.00 F
SCC nci SNVT Type SCPT NV Name occupied_cool 4.44 C 43.33 C 23.33 C
Index Index 40.00 F 110.00 F 74.00 F
1 SNVT_time_sec 49 nciSndHrtBt occupied_heat 4.44 C 40.55 C 21.67 C
2 SNVT_temp_setpt 60 nciSetpoints 40.00 F 105.00 F 71.00 F
3 SNVT_time_sec 52 nciMinOutTm standby_heat 4.44 C 40.55 C 19.44 C
4 SNVT_time_sec 48 nciRcvHrtBt 40.00 F 105.00 F 67.00 F
5 SNVT_str_asc 17 nciLocation unoccupied_heat 4.44 C 40.55 C 15.55 C
6 SNVT_time_min 34 nciBypassTime 40.00 F 105.00 F 60.00 F
8 SNVT_lev_percent 23 nciOAMinPos
9 SNVT_ppm 42 nciSpaceCO2Lim Minimum Send Time
10 SNVT_lev_percent 36 nciSpaceRHSetpt Network input config SNVT_time_sec nciMinOutTm
20 SNVT_hvac_type 169 nciHvacType
This parameter defines the minimum period of time which
must elapse between updates of bound output network vari-
Send Heartbeat ables. The default is 0.2 seconds. An invalid value (0xFFFF)
Network input config SNVT_time_sec nciSndHrtBt is considered the same as zero.

This parameter defines the amount of time that expires be- Setting nciMinOutTm = 0.0 disables the Minimum Send
fore all bound output network variables associated with the Time, allowing the LCI-R to send multiple network variable
Rooftop object are automatically updated. Network variable updates as fast as it can.
update messages are sent at periodic intervals. The default
is 5 minutes and invalid (0xFFFF) is interpreted as zero. Receive Heartbeat
Network input config SNVT_time_sec nciRcvHrtBt
Setting nciSndHrtBt =0.0 disables the Send Heartbeat.
This parameter specifies the maximum period of time which
Occupancy Temperature Setpoint can elapse between updates to an input network variable
Network input config SNVT_temp_setpt nciSetpoints before the LCI-R begins to use the default value. Each input
network variable is monitored for updates individually. The
This configuration parameter defines the space temperature default is 15 minutes and invalid (0xFFFF) is interpreted as
setpoints for the various heat, cool and occupancy modes. zero.
The occupied and standby setpoints are defaults which can
be modified by various input variables such as nviSetpoint Setting nciRcvHrtBt = 0.0 disables the Receive Heartbeat.
and nviSetpointOffset. The unoccupied setpoints are always The following input network variables DO NOT revert back
valid. to their defaults, they are based on Receive Heartbeat:

If any setpoint is out of range or they are not in the proper or- nviSetpoint
der the LCI-R reverts to default values. The values of the indi- nviOccManCmd
vidual setpoints within nciSetpoints must be kept in descend- nviEmergOverride
ing order as follows: unoccupied_cool, standby_cool,
occupied_cool, occupied_heat, standby_heat and Location Label
unoccupied_heat. Network input config SNVT_str_asc nciLocation

This parameter, if utilized, can provide more descriptive

physical location information in an ASCII string. The default
is null.

Local Bypass Time

Network input config SNVT_time_min nciBypassTime

This parameter defines the amount of time that the LCI-R

will remain in the bypass mode after receiving a bypass re-
quest. The default is 120 minutes. It is clamped to its valid
range (0-240 minutes). Invalid (0xFFFF) is interpreted as
zero.

If nciByassTime = 0 then no bypass is allowed and a By-

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Outdoor Air Damper Minimum Position out_of_service is zero if the LCI-R and the Reliatel
Network input config SNVT_lev_percent nciOAMinPos Control are successfully communicating. Otherwise it
is one.
This parameter can be used to set the outdoor air damper
minimum position. If any of the following conditions are true, in_alarm is one if out_of_service is zero (LCI-R and
the outdoor air damper minimum position is set to zero. Oth- ReliaTel Control are communicating) and
erwise it is set to the value specified by nciOAMinPos. The nvoUnitStatus.in_alarm indicates an alarm. Otherwise
default is invalid (0x7FFF). This sets the set point to the local it is zero.
value. This parameter has a range of 0-50%.
RQ_REPORT_MASK
nvoEffectOccup = OC_UNOCCUPIED; The two supported status bits listed above are set to one. All
nvoHeatCool = HVAC_MRNG_WRMUP; others are set to zero.
nvoHeatCool = HVAC_PRE_COOL;
nvoHeatCool = HVAC_NIGHT_PURGE RQ_CLEAR_ALARM
This request will initiate a reset of the ReliaTel Control.
Space Humidity Set Point If communications with the ReliaTel module has failed, the
request will remain pending until it is honored or the LCI-R
Network input config SNVT_lev_percent nciSpaceRHSetpt
node resets.
This property defines the default Space Humidity set point. The output nvoStatus is updated and propagated whenever
The default is Invalid (7FFF). It is clamped to its valid range an update to nviRequest is received regardless of whether
40 to 60%. However, 0 is also a legal value that can be used or not the request or ID is valid. The nvoStatus is only up-
to disable the dehumidification/reheat function. An Invalid dated when an update to nviRequest occurs. If the
(7FFF) will return the set point to the local value. nviRequest is polled, it is not guaranteed to return valid
data.
Space CO2 Limit
Network input config SNVT_lev_percent nvoFileDirectory (SNVT_address) enables a network man-
nciSpaceCO2Lim agement tool to access the Configuration Parameter Tem-
plate and Value Files.
This property defines the default Space CO2 limit. The de-
fault is Invalid (FFFF). It is clamped to its valid range 500 to
1500 PPM. However, 0 is also a legal value that can be used
Self-Documentation
to disable the CO2 function. An Invalid (FFFF) will return the
set point to the local value. Network Variable Optional documentation
The optional part (after the semicolon) of the network vari-
able self-documentation string contains the name of the
Node Object SNVT as defined in the template.
For example:
A LonMark compatible Node Object is required to access "@1|5;nviOccSchedule"
configuration parameters using network management read
and write memory messages. The Node Object (object index Optional Node Self-documentation
0) has three network variables: Contains the name.
For example:
NV Index SNVT Type NV Name "ReliaTel LCI-R"
12 SNVT_obj_request nviRequest
38 SNVT_obj_status nvoStatus Standard Program ID
39 SNVT_address nvoFileDirectory Device Class = 8,000
Trane Manufacturer ID = 42
The LonMark object model enables a different node to send Subclass = 3/4 (Commercial usage/FTT-10 xcvr)
a request to an object in the LCI-R node. While the Node Ob- Model Number = 2
ject itself does not support requests via nviRequest, the
Rooftop Object does. The Node Object is responsible for Default Address
managing all request / response activity. The LCI-R will be initially programmed to be configured with
a valid address in the second domain table slot (index 1).
The Rooftop Object (object index 1) supports four request The first slot will be unused. The default address is:
modes:
Domain id: 0 (“zero length domain”)
RQ_NORMAL Subnet number: 1
The object will always be in the normal state but a request to Node number: 1
enter the normal state is not considered an error.

RQ_UPDATE_STATUS
The Rooftop object supports the following 2 optional status
flags in SNVT_obj_status.

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Network Variable Descriptions: adjustment. All occupied and standby setpoints will be
shifted upward (+) or downward (-) by the value of
Network Variable description NV refers to the SCC NV #. An nviSetptOffset. Refer to Effective Setpoint Output
example would be NV#1 is SCC NV#1 as referenced on the (nvoEffectSetpt) for more information.
Rooftop Object Network Variables table on page 4.
Valid Range
The valid range is -10C to +10C. The value 0x7FFF (inter-
NV#1 Space Temperature Input preted as 0) will be handled as an invalid value.
Network input SNVT_temp_p nviSpaceTemp;

This input network variable is used to connect an external Default Value

space temperature sensor to the LCI-R. It does not have to be The default Value is 0 C to disable the setpoint offset. This
bound to a sensor node if the unit has a locally wired space value will be adopted at power-up and in case of not re-
temperature sensor. In any case, the nviSpaceTemp has prior- ceiving an update within the specified receive heartbeat
ity if a valid value is present. time.

Valid Range NV#5 Occupancy Scheduler Input

The valid range is -40C to 65.5C (-40F to 149.9F). The value Network input SNVT_tod_event nviOccSchedule;
0x7FFF=+327.67C will be handled as an invalid value.
This input network variable is used to command the Voy-
Default Value ager into different occupancy modes. It is typically sent by
Default Value is 0x7FFF (=+327.67C). This value will be a scheduler or a supervisory node. SNVT_tod_event is a
adopted at power-up and in case of not receiving an update structure containing three parts. Only the current_state is
within the specified receive heartbeat time. used for this network variable input. This input is used in
conjunction with nviOccManCmd and nviOccSensor (if
NV#2 Temperature Setpoint Input (absolute) provided) to determine the effective occupancy mode. Re-
Network input SNVT_temp_p nviSetpoint; fer to Effective Occupancy Output (nvoEffectOccup) for
more information.
This input network variable is used to allow the temperature
setpoints for the occupied and standby modes to be changed Valid Range
via the network. (Note: The unoccupied setpoints are not For current_state:
changed.) If a valid value is not present, either a locally wired 0 = OC_OCCUPIED: The ReliaTel Control should operate
setpoint knob or the appropriate setpoint as configured in in the occupied mode (e.g. occupied setpoint).
nciSetpoints will be used. Refer to Effective Setpoint Output
(nvoEffectSetpt) for more information. 1 = OC_UNOCCUPIED: The ReliaTel Control should op-
erate in the unoccupied mode (e.g. unoccupied setpoint
Valid Range and fan mode in AUTO).
The valid range is 10C to 35C (50 F to 95F). The value
0x7FFF=+327.67C will be handled as an invalid value. 3 = OC_STANDBY: The ReliaTel Control should operate
in the standby mode (e.g. standby setpoint).
Default Value 0xFF = OC_NUL: This is the initial value after power-up
The default Value is 0x7FFF (= +327.67C). This value will be and it remains until another value is received. It is used to
adopted at power-up. When the default value is in effect, the indicate that this network variable input is invalid or un-
Reliatel module will use the configuration property used.
nciSetpoints. This network variable input does not use the Re-
ceive Heartbeat function. All other enumerations are ignored, the previous valid up-
date is used.
NV#3 Setpoint Offset Input
Network input SNVT_temp_p nviSetptOffset; Default Value
Current_state = 0xFF = OC_NUL
This input network variable is used to shift the effective occu- This value will be adopted at power-up and in case of not
pied and standby temperature setpoints by adding receiving an update within the specified Receive Heart-
nviSetptOffset to the current setpoints. (Note: The unoccupied beat time.
setpoints are not changed.) It is typically bound to a supervi-
sory node or to an external module having a relative setpoint

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NV#6 Occupancy Override Input Default Value
Network input SNVT_occupancy nviOccManCmd; The default value is OC_OCCUPIED = 0.
This value will be adopted at power-up and in case of not re-
This input network variable is used to command the ReliaTel ceiving an update within the specified Receive Heartbeat
Control into different occupancy modes. It is typically sent time.
by an externally mounted occupant-interface module or a
supervisory node, to manually control occupancy modes, or NV# 8 Application Mode Input
to override the scheduled occupancy. Network input SNVT_hvac_mode nviApplicMode;

The bypass timer is started when an update to This network variable input is used to coordinate the ReliaTel
nviOccManCmd occurs in which nviOccManCmd = Control with any supervisory controller. If a mode is re-
OC_BYPASS. There is no Receive Heartbeat associated quested that is not supported by the ReliaTel Control, the
with nviOccManCmd, so any update in which nviOccManCmd ReliaTel Control will ignore the request.
= OC_BYPASS will restart the bypass timer. Any other up-
date will clear the bypass timer. When the timer expires, The nviApplicMode overrides nviHeatCool, unless
nviOccManCmd reverts to OC_NUL. nviApplicMode is HVAC_AUTO, HVAC_TEST, or HVAC_NUL.
If nviApplicMode is HVAC_AUTO, HVAC_TEST or
This input is used in conjunction with nviOccSchedule and HVAC_NUL, then nviHeatCool determines the effective mode
nviOccSensor (if provided) to determine the effective occu- of the unit. Refer to Effective Heat/Cool Output
pancy mode. Refer to Effective Occupancy Output (nvoHeatCool) for more information.
(nvoEffectOccup) for more information.
Valid Range
Valid Range 0 = HVAC_AUTO (Mode determined by Reliatel Control)
0 = OC_OCCUPIED: The ReliaTel Control should operate in 1 = HVAC_HEAT (Use heat setpoints)
the occupied mode (e.g. occupied setpoint). 2 = HVAC_MRNG_WRMUP (Morning warmup)
3 = HVAC_COOL (Use cool setpoints)
1 = OC_UNOCCUPIED: The ReliaTel Control should operate 4 = HVAC_NIGHT_PURGE (Free cooling)
in the unoccupied mode (e.g. unoccupied setpoint and fan 5 = HVAC_PRE_COOL (Morning cooldown)
mode in AUTO). 6 = HVAC_OFF (No unit operation allowed)
7 = HVAC_TEST (same as HVAC_NUL)
2 = OC_BYPASS: The ReliaTel Control should operate in the 8 = HVAC_EMERG_HEAT (Emergency heat)
occupied mode for a period of time defined by 9 = HVAC_FAN_ONLY (No heating or cooling allowed)
nciBypassTime. 12 = HVAC_MAX_HEAT (Same as HVAC_HEAT)
14 = HVAC_DEHUMID (Same as HVAC_AUTO)
3 = OC_STANDBY: The ReliaTel Control should operate in 0xFF = HVAC_NUL (same as HVAC_AUTO)
the standby mode (e.g. standby setpoint). All other enumerations will be ignored.

0xFF = OC_NUL: This is the initial value after power-up and Default Value
it remains until another value is received. It is used to indi- The default value is HVAC_AUTO.
cate that this network variable input is invalid or unused, or to This value will be adopted at power-up and in case of not re-
cancel a previous command. ceiving an update within the specified Receive Heartbeat
time.
Default Value
The default value OC_NUL = 0xFF. NV#9 Heat/Cool Mode Input
This value will be adopted at power-up. This network vari- Network input SNVT_hvac_mode nviHeatCool;
able input does not use the Receive Heartbeat function.
This network variable input is used to coordinate the ReliaTel
NV#7 Occupancy Sensor Input Control with any node that may need to control the heat/cool
Network input SNVT_occupancy nviOccSensor; changeover of the unit. For example, one node may coordi-
nate it’s heat/cool mode with another node serving the
This input network variable is used to indicate the presence same area, or the heat/cool mode could be manually se-
of occupants in the controlled space. It is typically sent by an lected from a human interface device. If a mode is re-
occupancy sensor. quested that is not supported by the ReliaTel Control, the
ReliaTel Control will ignore the request.
This input is used in conjunction with nviOccSchedule and This input is overridden by nviApplicMode, unless
nviOccManCmd (if provided) to determine the effective occu- nviApplicMode is HVAC_AUTO, HVAC_TEST, or
pancy mode. Refer to Effective Occupancy Output HVAC_NUL. If nviApplicMode is HVAC_AUTO or
(nvoEffectOccup) for more information. HVAC_NUL or HVAC_TEST, then nviHeatCool determines
the effective mode of the unit. Refer to Effective Heat/Cool
Output (nvoHeatCool) for more information.
Valid Range
0 = OC_OCCUPIED: The occupancy sensor is indicating
that there ARE occupants in the space.

1 = OC_UNOCCUPIED: The occupancy sensor is indicating

that there are NO occupants in the space.

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Valid Range
0 = HVAC_AUTO (Mode determined by Reliatel Default Value
Control) Default value is ON (state = 0xFF) for Occupied Mode.
1 = HVAC_HEAT (Use heat setpoints) The value is AUTO for Unoccupied Mode.
2 = HVAC_MRNG_WRMUP (Morning warmup)
3 = HVAC_COOL (Use cool setpoints) NV#11 Compressor Enable Input
4 = HVAC_NIGHT_PURGE (Free cooling) Network input SNVT_switch nviComprEnable;
5 = HVAC_PRE_COOL (Morning cooldown)
6 = HVAC_OFF (No unit operation allowed) This input is used to disable compressor operation. The in-
7 = HVAC_TEST (Same as HVAC_NUL) put is typically sent from a supervisory controller.
8 = HVAC_EMERG_HEAT (Emergency heat)
9 = HVAC_FAN_ONLY (No heating or cooling allowed) This input can be used for simple enable/disable functions,
12 = HVAC_MAX_HEAT (same as HVAC_HEAT) or can be used to enable a portion of the unit’s compressor
14 = HVAC_DEHUMID (same as HVAC_AUTO) capacity. For example, if a unit has 2 compressors, a value
0xFF = HVAC_NUL (same as HVAC_AUTO) of 100 (50.0%) could indicate that only one compressor is
All other enumerations will be ignored. enabled.

Default Value Valid Range

The default value is HVAC_AUTO. The action initiated by this input depends upon the number
This value will be adopted at power-up and in case of not re- of compressors in the unit.
ceiving an update within the specified Receive Heartbeat Number of nviComprEnable Number of
time. Compressors Compressors
enabled
Fan Mode Command State Value Equiv. %
Network input SNVT_switch nviFanModeCmd; 1 0 n/a n/a 0
1 0 0% 0
This network variable does not follow the Space Comfort
1 1 to 255 .05% to 100% 1
Controller Functional ProfileTemplate, so it does not have a
0xFF n/a n/a 1
SCC NV number.

This input is used to change the fan mode of the unit. The in- 2* 0 n/a n/a 0
put is typically sent from a supervisory controller. This vari- 1 0 0% 0
able does not use Receive Heartbeat. 1 01 to 100 .05% to 50% 1
nvoEffectOccup nvoHeatCool nviFanModeCmd Voyager 1 101 to 200 50.5% to 100% 2
Fan Mode 1 201 to 255 100% 2
State Value Equiv. %
0xFF n/a n/a 2
X HVAC_OFF X X AUTO
X HVAC_FAN_ONLY X X ON
OC_UNOCCUPIED X X X AUTO Default Value
* X 0 n/a n/a AUTO
Default Value is ENABLED (state = 0xFF).
* X 1 0 0% AUTO
* X 1 1 to 255 0.5% to 100% ON
This value will be adopted at power-up and in case of not
* X 0xFF n/a n/a ON receiving an update within the specified Receive Heartbeat
time.
* OC_OCCUPIED, OC_STANDBY, OC_BYPASS, or
OC_NUL.

Unit Fan Mode:

-ON - Fan runs continuously
-AUTO - Fan cycles as required by Voyager

Illegal updates (states) are discarded.

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NV#12 Auxiliary Heat Enable Input NV#13 Economizer Enable Input
Network input SNVT_switch nviAuxHeatEnable; Network input SNVT_switch nviEconEnable;

This input is used to disavle auxiliary heat operation. This in- This input is used to enable and disable economizer opera-
put is typically sent from a system supervisor panel. For ex- tion. This input is typically sent from a system supervisor
ample, during peak electrical demand periods, electric heat panel to override the local economizer enable/disable deci-
operation could be disbled. sion. For this input, economizer Auto means that the ReliaTel
Control determines economizer operation. Enabled or Dis-
This input can be used for simple enable/disable functions, abled means that economizer operation is allowed or not al-
or can be used to enable a portion of the unit’s auxiliary heat lowed (respectively), overriding the local decision.
capacity. For example, if a unit has 2 stages of electric heat,
a value of 100 (50.0%) could indicate that only one stage is Valid Range
enabled. nvoHeatCool nviEconEnable Economizer
State
State Value Equiv. %
Heat nviAuxHeatEnable Number HVAC_MRNG_WRMUP X X Disabled
Type of Heating HVAC_NIGHT_PURGE X X Enabled

Stages to be X 0 n/a n/a Disabled

X 1 0 0% Disabled
enabled
X 1 1 to 255 0.05% to 100% Enabled
State Value Equiv. % X 0xFF n/a n/a Auto (Invalid)
1 Stage 0 n/a n/a 0
Electric 1 0 0% 0
1 1 to 255 .05% to 100% 1 Default Value
0xFF n/a n/a 1
Default Value is AUTO (State = 0xFF).
This value will be adopted at power-up and in case of not re-
ceiving an update within the specified Receive Heartbeat
2 Stage 0 n/a n/a 0 time.
Electric 1 0 0% 0
1 01 to 100 .05% to 50% 1 NV#17 Emergency Override Input
1 101 to 200 50.5% to 100% 2 Network input SNVT_hvac_emerg nviEmergOverride;
1 201 to 255 100% 2
0xFF n/a n/a 2 This input network variable is used to command the device
into different emergency modes. It is typically set by a super-
visory node.
Gas 0 n/a n/a 0
1 0 0% 0 Valid Range
1 1 to 255 .05% to 100% 2 The valid range is described in the table below:
0xFF n/a n/a 2
0 = EMERG_NORMAL: Normal operation
1 = EMERG_PRESSURIZE: Start the PRESSURIZE
Heat Pump 0 n/a n/a Aux Heat Disabled
operation
1 0 0% Aux Heat Disabled 2 = EMERG_DEPRESSURIZE: Start the
1 1 to 255 *.05% to 100% Aux Heat Enabled DEPRESSURIZE operation
0xFF n/a n/a Aux Heat Enabled 3 = EMERG_PURGE: Start the PURGE operation
4 = EMERG_SHUTDOWN: SHUTDOWN all unit
* This does not effect the compressor of a Heat Pump in the functions
Heat Mode, only the auxiliary heat. To turn off all Heat in a 0xFF = EMERG_NUL: Invalid mode (same as
Heat Pump the Compressor Enable Input must be set to dis- EMERG_NORMAL).
able the compressors.
nviEmergOverride Supply Outdoor Cooling Heating
Illegal updates (states) are discarded Fan Air Stages Stages
Damper
Default Value EMERG_NORMAL Normal Operation
Default Value is ENABLED (state = 0xFF). EMERG_NUL
This value will be adopted at power-up and in case of not re- EMERG_PRESSURIZE On Open 0 0
ceiving an update within the specified Receive Heartbeat EMERG_DEPRESSURIZE Off Closed 0 0
time.
EMERG_PURGE On Open 0 0
EMERG_SHUTDOWN Off Closed 0 0

Default Value
The default value is EMERG_NORMAL.
This value will be adopted at power-up, until an update is re-
ceived. This network variable input does not use the Receive
Heartbeat function.

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NV#22 Space CO2 Input Valid Range
Network input SNVT_ppm nviSpaceIAQ; The valid range is -40C to 70C (-40F to 158F). The value
0x7FFF=+327.67C will be handled as an invalid value.
This input network variable is used to connect an external
space CO2 sensor to the LCI-R. It does not have to be Default Value
bound to a sensor node if the unit has a locally wired space Default Value is 0x7FFF (=+327.67C). This value will be
CO2 sensor. In any case, the nviSpaceIAQ has priority if a adopted at power-up and in case of not receiving an update
valid value is present. within the specified receive heartbeat time.

Valid Range NV#20 Space Relative Humidity Input

The valid range is 0 to +2000 ppm. The value 0xFFFF Network input SNVT_lev_percent nviSpaceRH;
(65535) will be handled as an invalid value.
This input network variable is used to connect an external
Default Value space RH sensor to the LCI-R. It does not have to be bound
The default Value is 0xFFFF (65535). This value will be to a sensor node if the unit has a locally wired space RH
adopted at power-up and in case of not receiving an update sensor. In any case, the nviSpaceRH has priority if a valid
within the specified receive heartbeat time. value is present.

Valid Range
NV#59 Outdoor Air Damper Minimum Position The valid range is 0 to 100%. The value 0x7FFF will be
Input handled as an invalid value.
Network input SNVT_lev_percent nviOAMinPos;
Default Value
This input network variable is used to connect an external The default Value is 0x7FFFThis value will be adopted at
damper minimum position to the LCI-R. It does not have to power-up and in case of not receiving an update within the
be bound to a sensor node if the unit has a local minimum specified receive heartbeat time.
position potentiometer. In any case, the nviOAMinPos has
priority if a valid value is present.
NV#26 Effective Space Temperature Output
Valid Range Network output SNVT_temp_p nvoSpaceTemp;
The valid range is 0 to 50 %. The value 0x7FFF will be
handled as an invalid value. This output network variable is used to monitor the effective
space temperature that ReliaTel Control is using for control.
If the input nviSpaceTemp has a valid value, this output will
Default Value echo the value of the input. If a valid value for nviSpaceTemp
The default Value is 0x7FFF. This value will be adopted at does not exist, the locally wired sensor value is used. If nei-
power-up and in case of not receiving an update within the ther value is available, the output will send the INVALID
specified receive heartbeat time. value.
NV#21 Outdoor Relative Humidity Input Range
Network input SNVT_lev_percent nviOutdoorRH; The range is -10C to 50C (14F to 122F). The value
0x7FFF=+327.67C will be used as an invalid value in case of
This input network variable is used to connect an external a sensor failure.
outdoor RH sensor to the LCI-R. It does not have to be
bound to a sensor node if the unit has a locally wired space When Transmitted
RH sensor. In any case, the nviOutdoorRH has priority if a The variable is transmitted immediately when its value has
valid value is present. changed significantly. Additionally, this network variable will
also be transmitted as a heartbeat output on a regular basis
Valid Range as dictated by the Maximum Send Time (nciSndHrtBt) con-
The valid range is 0 to 100%. The value 0x7FFF will be figuration value.
handled as an invalid value.
Update Rate
Default Value This value will be updated no faster than the Minimum Send
The default Value is 0x7FFFThis value will be adopted at Time (nciMinOutTm) configuration value.
power-up and in case of not receiving an update within the
specified receive heartbeat time. Default Service Type
NV#19 Outdoor Temperature Input The default service type is unacknowledged.
Network input SNVT_temp_p nviOutdoorTemp;

This input network variable is used to connect an

external outdoor temperature sensor to the LCI-R. It
does not have to be bound to a sensor node if the unit
has a locally wired space temperature sensor. In any
case, the nviOutdoorTemp has priority if a valid value is
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NV#28 Effective Setpoint Output If nviSetpoint is valid:
Network output SNVT_temp_p nvoEffectSetpt; effective_occupied_cool = nciSepoints.occupied_cool
+ abs_setpoint_offset + nviSetptOffset
This output network variable is used to monitor the effective
temperature setpoint currently used by the ReliaTel Control, effective_standby_cool = nciSetpoints.standby_cool
which may depend on nciSetpoints, nviSetpoint, + abs_setpoint_offset + nviSetptOffset
nviSetpointOffset, nvoEffectOccup, nvoHeatCool, and any
local setpoint adjustment. For example, if the occupancy effective_occupied_heat = nciSetpoints.occupied_heat
state is unoccupied and the heat/cool state is heat, then the + abs_setpoint_offset + nviSetptOffset
effective setpoint would be equal to the unoccupied heating
setpoint defined in nciSetpoints. effective_standby_heat = nciSetpoints.standby_heat
+ abs_setpoint_offset + nviSetptOffset
Definitions: If nviSetpoint is not valid there are 4 cases to consider:
abs_setpoint_offset = LCS = Local Zone Cooling Setpoint Input
nviSetpoint-(nciSetpoints.occupied_cool+ LHS = Local Zone Heating Setpoint Input
nciSetpoints.occupied_heat)/2
Case 1: LCS is valid & LHS is valid
deadband_occupied =
nciSetpoints.occupied_cool - nciSetpoints.occupied_heat effective_occupied_cool = LCS + nviSetptOffset
effective_standby_cool = LCS +
heat_standby_offset = cool_standby_offset + nviSetptOffset
nciSetpoints.occupied_heat - nciSetpoints.standby_heat
effective_occupied_heat = LHS + nviSetptOffset
cool_standby_offset = effective_standby_heat = LHS – heat_standby_offset
nciSetpoints.standby_cool - nciSetpoints.occupied_cool + nviSetptOffset

----------------------- Case 2: LCS is valid & LHS is invalid

There are 6 effective setpoints which are determined by the
LCI-R: effective_occupied_cool = LCS + nviSetptOffset
effective_unoccupied_cool effective_standby_cool = LCS + cool_standby_offset
effective_unoccupied_heat + nviSetptOffset
effective_occupied_cool
effective_occupied_heat effective_occupied_heat = LCS - deadband_occupied
effective_standby_cool + nviSetptOffset
effective_standby_heat effective_standby_heat = LCS - deadband_occupied
Once these setpoints are determined, the LCI-R then deter- – heat_standby_offset + nviSetptOffset
mines nvoEffectSetpt based on nvoEffectOccup and
nvoHeatCool. Refer to Occupancy Temperature Setpoints Case 3: LCS is invalid & LHS is valid
(Refer to page 6) under Configuration Properties for
nciSetpoints range and default values. effective_occupied_cool = LHS + deadband_occupied
+ nviSetptOffset
effective_unoccupied_cool=nciSetpoints.unoccupied_cool effective_standby_cool = LHS + deadband_occupied
+ cool_standby_offset + nviSetptOffset
effective_unoccupied_heat=nciSetpoints.unoccupied_heat
effective_occupied_heat = LHS + nviSetptOffset
effective_standby_heat = LHS - heat_standby_offset
+ nviSetptOffset

Case 4: LCS is invalid & LHS is invalid

effective_occupied_cool = nciSetpoints.occupied_cool
+ nviSetptOffset
effective_standby_cool = nciSetpoints.standby_cool
+ nviSetptOffset

effective_occupied_heat = nciSetpoints.occupied_heat
+ nviSetptOffset
effective_standby_heat = nciSetpoints.standby_heat
+ nviSetptOffset

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The effective setpoint is then defined as follows: NV#27 Unit Status Output
Network output SNVT_hvac_status nvoUnitStatus;
Occupancy Status Mode nvoEffectSetpoint
nvoEffectOccup nvoHeatCool This output network variable is used to report the ReliaTel
OCCUPIED OR Cool** effective_occupied_cool Control status. It combines the operating mode, the capacity
BYPASS Heat* effective_occupied_heat of heating and cooling used and an indication if any alarms
are present in the unit. SNVT_hvac_status allows this infor-
UNOCCUPIED Cool** effective_unoccupied_cool mation to be provided in one network variable.
Heat* effective_unoccupied_heat
STANDBY Cool** effective_standby_cool Mode:
Heat* effective_standby_heat Refer to Effective Heat/Cool Output (nvoHeatCool) for addi-
tional information regarding the value reported in the mode
*Heat Modes: field. The value in the mode field is the same value as the
HVAC_HEAT Effective Heat/Cool Output.
HVAC_EMERG_HEAT
**Cool Modes: Valid Range
HVAC_COOL Mode: same as nvoHeatCool
HVAC_OFF heat_output_primary: 0-100%, 0xFFFF (Invalid)
HVAC_TEST heat_output_secondary: 0-100%, 0xFFFF (Invalid)
HVAC_FAN_ONLY cool_output: 0-100%, 0xFFFF (Invalid)
econ_output: 0-100%, 0xFFFF (Invalid)
There are 2 exceptions to the table above. The occupied fan_output: 0-100%, 0xFFFF (Invalid)
setpoint is used in the following cases: in_alarm: 0 Means there is no alarm.
1 Means there is an alarm.
1. If nvoHeatCool = HVAC_MRNG_WRMUP
Then nvoEffectSetpt = effective_occupied_heat
Heat Output Primary:
2. If nvoHeatCool = HVAC_NIGHT_PURGE or Heat Output Primary is compatible with SNVT_lev_percent
HVAC_PRE_COOL This value indicates the capacity of heat that is currently op-
Then nvoEffectSetpt = effective_occupied_cool erating in the Unit, for the following unit types:
+Gas Heat: Capacity of Gas Heat stages
Range +Electric Heat (not Heat Pump) : Capacity of Electric Heat
The range is 10C to 32.22C (50F to 90F). If the stages.
nvoEffectSetpt calculates to a lower valve than 10C (50F), +Heat Pump: Capacity of Compressor Heat stages
the LCI-R will clamp the nvoEffectSetpt to 10C (50F). If the +Cooling Only: A value of 0xFFFF (Invalid) is sent.
nvoEffectSetpt calculates to a higher valve than 32.22C
(90F), the LCI will clamp the nvoEffectSetpt to 32.22C (90F). Unit Type # of Stages Heat Output
Operating Secondary
When Transmitted Heat Pump with 0 0%
The variable is transmitted immediately when its value has
changed significantly. Additionally, this network variable will Single Stage 1 100%
also be transmitted as a heartbeat output on a regular basis Aux. Heat
as dictated by the Maximum Send Time (nciSndHrtBt) con- Heat Pump with 0 0%
figuration value. Two Stage 1 50%
Update Rate Aux. Heat 2 100%
This value will be updated no faster than the Minimum Send Non Heat Pump Unit - 0xFFFF (Invalid)
Time (nciMinOutTm) configuration value.
Heat Output Secondary:
Default Service Type Heat Output Secondary is compatible with
The default service type is unacknowledged. SNVT_lev_percent
This value indicates the capacity of auxiliary electric heat
that is currently operating in Heat Pump units. If the unit is
not a Heat Pump, a value of 0xFFFF (Invalid) is sent.

Unit Type # of Stages Heat Output

Operating Secondary
Heat Pump with 0 0%
Single Stage 1 100%
Aux. Heat
Heat Pump with 0 0%
Two Stage 1 50%
Aux. Heat 2 100%
Non Heat Pump Unit - 0xFFFF (Invalid)

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Cool Output : Maintenance Required
Cool Output is compatible with SNVT_lev_percent
This value indicates the capacity of mechanical cooling that Space Temp Sensor Fail
is currently operating in the unit. If the unit has no mechani- Outdoor Temp Sensor Fail
cal cooling, a value of 0xFFFF (Invalid ) is sent. Compressor 1 HPC Lockout
Compressor 1 LPC Lockout
Unit Type # of Stages Cool Output Comp 1 Disable Input/LPC
Operating Compressor 2 HPC Lockout
Single Stage 0 0% Compressor 2 LPC Lockout
Cooling 1 100% Comp 2 Disable Input/LPC
Two Stage 0 0% Smoke Detector
Cooling 1 50% Heat Fail
2 100% Dirty Filter
Three Stage 0 0% Supply Fan Fail
Cooling 1 33% Emergency Stop Input
2 66% FroStat™ Trip
3 100% Unit Comm Fail
Heating Only - 0xFFFF (Invalid) Mixed Air Temp Sensor Fail (Optional)
OA Rel Humidity Fail (Optional)
Econ Output RA Temp Sensor Fail (Optional)
Econ Output is compatible with SNVT_lev_percent.
This value indicates the position (percent open) of the unit's RA Rel Humidity Fail (Optional)
Outdoor Air Damper (economizer). If the unit does not have Coil Temperature Sensor Fail (Heat Pump only)
an Outdoor Air Damper, a value of 0xFFFF (Invalid) is sent. Demand Defrost Fault A (Heat Pump only)
Demand Defrost Fault B (Heat Pump only)
Fan Output
Fan Output is compatible with SNVT_lev_percent. Demand Defrost Fault C (Heat Pump only)
This value indicates the status of the unit's Supply Fan. If the Demand Defrost Fault D (Heat Pump only)
fan is off, the value is 0%. If the fan is on, the value is 100%. Defrost Default Mode (Heat Pump only)
In Alarm Local Cooling Setpt Failure (Optional)
This value indicates whether an alarm condition currently ex- Local Heating Setpt Failure (Optional)
ists in the unit. A value of 0 = No alarm exists, while a value Vent Override – Purge (Optional)
of 1 = an alarm exists. The following alarm conditions in the Vent Override – Exhaust (Optional)
ReliaTel Control will indicate an alarm:
Vent Override – Pressurize (Optional)
External Auto / Stop(Optional)
Freeze Stat Tripped (Optional)
Discharge Temperature Sensor Fail (Optional)
CO2 Sensor Fail (Optional)
CO2 Setpoint Fail (Optional)
Dehumid Sensor Failure (Optional)
Dehumid Setpt Failure (Optional)
Outdoor Air CFM Sensor Failure (Option)
Outdoor Air CFM Setpt Failure (Option)
Space Pressure Setpt Failure (Option)
Space Pressure Sensor Failure (Optional)
Heating High Limit Open
Inducer Proving Switch Fail
No Flame Sensed on Heat Call
Flame Rollout Switch Open
Flame Sensed w/ Gas valve Off
Gas Heat Module Failure
Economizer Actuator Fault
Comp 1 Disable Input/HPC
Comp 2 Disable Input/HPC

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When Transmitted Effective Occupancy Output
This variable is transmitted immediately when its value has nviOccManCmd nviOccSchedule³ nviOccSensor² nvoEffectOccup
changed significantly. Additionally, this network variable will OC_OCCUPIED X X OC_OCCUPIED
also be transmitted as a heartbeat output on a regular basis OC_UNOCCUPIED X X OC_UNOCCUPIED
as dictated by the Maximum Send Time (nciSndHrtBt) con- OC_BYPASS¹ OC_OCCUPIED X OC_OCCUPIED
figuration value. OC_UNOCCUPIED X OC_BYPASS¹
OC_STANDBY X OC_BYPASS¹
Update Rate OC_NUL OC_OCCUPIED² OC_OCCUPIED

This value will be updated no faster than the Minimum Send OC_UNOCCUPIED OC_BYPASS¹
OC_STANDBY X X OC_STANDBY
Time (nciMinOutTm) configuration value.
OC_NUL OC_OCCUPIED OC_OCCUPIED² OC_OCCUPIED
OC_UNOCCUPIED OC_STANDBY
Default Service Type
OC_UNOCCUPIED X OC_UNOCCUPIED
The default service type is unacknowledged. OC_STANDBY X OC_STANDBY
OC_NUL OC_OCCUPIED² OC_OCCUPIED
NV#29 Effective Occupancy Output OC_UNOCCUPIED OC_UNOCCUPIED
Network output SNVT_occupancy nvoEffectOccup; Notes:
1. OC_BYPASS can be initiated by the nviOccManCmd or local sensor mounted switch.
This output network variable is used to indicate the actual oc- nvoEffectOccup w ill only be OC_BYPASS for the duration of the Local Bypass
cupancy mode of the unit. This information is typically re- Time (nciBypassTime), until reinitiated by an update to nviOccManCmd or local switch.
ported to a supervisory controller, or provided to another unit 2 For the occupancy sensor, OC_NUL is interpreted as OC_OCCUPIED.
to coordinate the operation of multiple units. The occupancy 3 For nviOccSchedule, this refers to the “current state” field.
mode is determined by a combination of optional input net- 4. “X” = Any State

work variables and logic in the controller.

NV#30 Effective Heat/Cool Output
Valid Range Network output SNVT_hvac_mode nvoHeatCool
0 = OC_OCCUPIED: The ReliaTel Control should operate in
the occupied mode (e.g. occupied setpoint). This output network variable is used to indicate the actual
heat/cool mode of the unit. This information is typically re-
1 = OC_UNOCCUPIED: The ReliaTel Control should oper- ported to a supervisory controller, or provided to another unit
ate in the unoccupied mode (e.g. unoccupied setpoint and to coordinate the operation of multiple units. The “mode”
fan mode in Auto.). value reported in nvoUnitStatus is the same as
nvoHeatCool.
2 = OC_BYPASS: The ReliaTel Control should operate in
the occupied mode for a period of time defined by Valid Range
nciBypassTime. The valid range is described in the table below:
1 = HVAC_HEAT (Controller is using heat setpoints)
3 = OC_STANDBY: The ReliaTel Control should operate in 2 = HVAC_MRNG_WRMUP (Morning warmup)
the standby mode (e.g. standby setpoints). 3 = HVAC_COOL (Controller is using cool setpoints)
4 = HVAC_NIGHT_PURGE (Free cooling)
When Transmitted 5 = HVAC_PRE_COOL (Morning cooldown)
The variable is transmitted immediately when its value has 6 = HVAC_OFF (No unit operation allowed)
changed. Additionally, this network variable will be transmit- 7 = HVAC_TEST
ted as a heartbeat output on a regular basis as dictated by (See note 2 of Effective Heat/Cool Output Table)
the Maximum Send Time (nciSndHrtBt) configuration value. 8 = HVAC_EMERG_HEAT (Emergency heat)
9 = HVAC_FAN_ONLY (No heating or cooling allowed)
Update Rate 12 = HVAC_MAX_HEAT
This value will be updated no faster than the Minimum Send (Controller is using heat setpoints)
Time (nciMinOutTm) configuration value. 14 = HVAC_DEHUMID (Humidification Mode)

Default Service Type The value of nvoHeatCool is determined by the values of

The default service type is unacknowledged. nviApplicMode, nviHeatCool and logic in the Reliatel Con-
trol , as described in the following table.

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Effective Heat/Cool Output NV#31 Local Setpoint Output

nviApplicMode nviHeatCool nvoHeatCool ¹, ² Network output SNVT_temp_p nvoSetpoint;
HVAC_AUTO HVAC_AUTO Determined by Reliatel This output network variable is used to monitor the space
HVAC_NUL HVAC_HEAT HVAC_HEAT temperature setpoint if a setpoint device is locally wired. If
HVAC_TEST ² HVAC_MRNG_WRMUP HVAC_MRNG_WRMUP this setpoint is not locally wired, the output will send a failed
HVAC_COOL HVAC_COOL value. ReliaTel Control is capable of either a local cooling
HVAC_NIGHT_PURGE HVAC_NIGHT_PURGE setpoint device, a local heating setpoint device, or both. The
HVAC_PRE_COOL HVAC_PRE_COOL following table describes how nvoSetpoint is determined,
HVAC_OFF HVAC_OFF based on the options installed.
HVAC_TEST ² Determined by Reliatel
HVAC_EMERG_HEAT HVAC_EMERG_HEAT Local Cooling Local Heating nvoHeatCool nvoSetpoint
HVAC_FAN_ONLY HVAC_FAN_ONLY Setpoint Setpoint
HVAC_NUL Determined by Reliatel FAILED FAILED X INVALID
HVAC_HEAT X HVAC_HEAT FAILED VALID X LHS
HVAC_MRNG_WRMUP ³ X³ HVAC_MRNG_WRMUP ³ VALID FAILED X LCS
HVAC_COOL X HVAC_COOL VALID VALID HVAC_HEAT LHS
HVAC_NIGHT_PURGE X HVAC_NIGHT_PURGE
HVAC_MRNG_WRMUP LHS
HVAC_PRE_COOL X HVAC_PRE_COOL
HVAC_EMERG_HEAT LHS
HVAC_OFF X HVAC_OFF
HVAC_COOL LCS
HVAC_EMERG_HEAT X HVAC_EMERG_HEAT
HVAC_NIGHT_PURGE LCS
HVAC_FAN_ONLY X HVAC_FAN_ONLY
HVAC_PRE_COOL LCS

1 The “mode” field of nvoUnitStatus will typically report the same value as HVAC_OFF LCS
nvoHeatCool. HVAC_FAN_ONLY LCS
2 nvoHeatCool will report HVAC_TEST if the Reliatel Control is put into the
Service Test Mode locally. HVAC_TEST is not supported as an input.
Range
3 If nviApplicMode = HVAC_MRNG_WRMUP and nviHeatCool =
The range is 10C to 35C (50F to 95F). The value
0x7FFF=+327.67°C will be sent as an invalid value in case of
HVAC_EMERG_HEAT, then nvoHeatCool = HVAC_EMERG_HEAT.
a setpoint device failure.
4 nvoHeatCool will report HVAC_DEHUMID if the Reliatel Control determines it
is okay to perform dehumidification. HVAC_DEHUMID is not supported as an input.
When Transmitted
The variable is transmitted immediately when its value has
The nvoHeatCool is also used to help determine other oper- changed significantly. Additionally, this network variable will
ating parameters in the unit, including the Fan Mode, the be transmitted as a heartbeat output on a regular basis as
Economizer Enable/Disable state and Economizer Minimum dictated by the Maximum Send Time (nciSndHrtBt) configu-
Position. In certain states, nvoHeatCool overrides the normal ration value.
decisions for these parameters as shown in the table below:
nvoHeatCool Fan Mode Economizer Economizer Minimum Update Rate
Position This value will be updated no faster than the Minimum Send
HVAC_HEAT nviFanModeCmd nviEconEnable nciOAMinPos Time (nciMinOutTm) configuration value.
HVAC_COOL nviFanModeCmd nviEconEnable nciOAMinPos
HVAC_MRNG_WRMUP nviFanModeCmd DISABLE 0 Default Service Type
*HVAC_NIGHT_PURGE nviFanModeCmd ENABLE 0
The default service type is unacknowledged.
HVAC_PRE_COOL nviFanModeCmd nviEconEnable 0
HVAC_OFF AUTO nviEconEnable nciOAMinPos
HVAC_EMERG_HEAT nviFanModeCmd nviEconEnable nciOAMinPos
HVAC_FAN_ONLY ON nviEconEnable nciOAMinPos
*HVAC_NIGHT_PURGE disables compressors allowing for free cooling
Note: Whenever the Fan is OFF the Outdoor Air Damper (Economizer) will be closed.

When Transmitted
This variable is transmitted immediately when its value has
changed significantly. Additionally, this network variable will
also be transmitted as a heartbeat output on a regular basis
as dictated by the Maximum Send Time (nciSndHrtBt) con-
figuration value.

Update Rate
This value will be updated no faster than the Minimum Send
Time (nciMinOutTm) configuration value.

Default Service Type

The default service type is unacknowledged.

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NV#33 Fan Speed Output NV#36 Absolute Power Consumption Output

Network output SNVT_switch nvoFanSpeed; Network output SNVT_power_kilo nvoLoadAbsK;
This output network variable indicates the supply fan status This output network variable indicates the unit power con-
mode echoed back from the ReliaTel Control. sumption.
Valid Range Range
State Value Equivalent Actual or Note that nciApplication.CoolingSourceSize and
Percent Requested nciApplication.HeatingSourceSize must be configured by an
Fan State external tool. There is no way for the LCI-R to determine
these values. The default for nciApplication is zero, so if it is
0 n/a 0.0% OFF not modified, nvoLoadAbsK is stuck at zero.
1 200 100.0% ON
When Transmitted
When Transmitted This variable is transmitted immediately when its value has
This variable is transmitted immediately when its value has changed significantly. Additionally, this network variable will
changed. Additionally, this network variable will also be trans- also be transmitted as a heartbeat output on a regular basis
mitted as a heartbeat output on a regular basis as dictated as dictated by the Maximum Send Time (nciSndHrtBt) con-
by the Maximum Send Time (nciSndHrtBt) configuration figuration value.
value.
Update Rate
Update Rate This value will be updated no faster than the Minimum Send
This value will be updated no faster than the Minimum Send Time (nciMinOutTm) configuration value.
Time (nciMinOutTm) configuration value.
Default Service Type
Default Service Type The default service type is unacknowledged.
The default service type is unacknowledged.

NV#34 Discharge Air Temperature Output

Network output SNVT_temp_p nvoDischAirTemp;

This output network variable is used to monitor the tempera-

ture of the air that leaves the unit, if the temperature sensor
is installed.

Range
The range is 0C to 100C (32F to 212F). The value
0x7FFF=+327.67C will be sent as an invalid value in case of
a sensor failure.

When Transmitted
This variable is transmitted immediately when its value has
changed significantly. Additionally, this network variable will
also be transmitted as a heartbeat output on a regular basis
as dictated by the Maximum Send Time (nciSndHrtBt) con-
figuration value.

Update Rate
This value will be updated no faster than the Minimum Send
Time (nciMinOutTm) configuration value.

Default Service Type

The default service type is unacknowledged.

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NV#37 Terminal Load Output Range
Network output SNVT_lev_percent nvoTerminalLoad; The range is 0 % to 100 %. The value 0x7FFF = +163.835 %
will be sent as an invalid value to indicate that the locally
This output reports the current heat/cool demand of the unit. wired humidity sensor is failed.
Positive implies cooling. Negative implies heating. This value
is estimated from the current space temp and active When Transmitted
setpoints. This variable is transmitted immediately when its value has
changed significantly. Additionally, this network variable will
Range also be transmitted as a heartbeat output on a regular basis
There are 4 valid values for nvoTerminalLoad: +100%, 0, - as dictated by the Maximum Send Time (nciSndHrtBt) con-
100%, -150%. The value is determined by comparing the figuration value.
space temp with CSP and HSP.
Update Rate
This value will be updated no faster than the Minimum Send
When Transmitted Time (nciMinOutTm) configuration value.
This variable is transmitted immediately when its value has
changed significantly. Additionally, this network variable will Default Service Type
also be transmitted as a heartbeat output on a regular basis The default service type is unacknowledged.
as dictated by the Maximum Send Time (nciSndHrtBt) con-
figuration value.
NV#44 Outdoor Air Humidity Output
Update Rate Network output SNVT_lev_percent nvoOutdoorRH;
This value will be updated no faster than the Minimum Send
Time (nciMinOutTm) configuration value. This output network variable is used to monitor the effective
outdoor relative humidity that the ReliaTel control is using. If
Default Service Type the input nviOutdoorRH has a valid value, this output will
The default service type is unacknowledged. echo the value of the input. If a valid value for nviOutdoorRH
does not exist, the locally wired sensor value is used. If nei-
ther value is available, the output will send the INVALID
NV#42 Outdoor Air Damper Output value.
Network output SNVT_lev_percent nvoOADamper;
Range
This output network variable indicates the outdoor air The range is 0 % to 100 %. The value 0x7FFF = +163.835 %
damper position in percent, if the unit has an economizer. will be sent as an invalid value to indicate that the locally
wired humidity sensor is failed.
Range
The range is 0 % to 100 %. The value 0xFFFF will be sent When Transmitted
as an invalid value to indicate that the unit does not have an This variable is transmitted immediately when its value has
economizer. changed significantly. Additionally, this network variable will
also be transmitted as a heartbeat output on a regular basis
When Transmitted as dictated by the Maximum Send Time (nciSndHrtBt) con-
This variable is transmitted immediately when its value has figuration value.
changed significantly. Additionally, this network variable will
also be transmitted as a heartbeat output on a regular basis Update Rate
as dictated by the Maximum Send Time (nciSndHrtBt) con- This value will be updated no faster than the Minimum Send
figuration value. Time (nciMinOutTm) configuration value.

Update Rate Default Service Type

This value will be updated no faster than the Minimum Send The default service type is unacknowledged.
Time (nciMinOutTm) configuration value.
NV#45 Outdoor Air Temperature Output
Default Service Type Network output SNVT_temp_p nvoOutdoorTemp;
The default service type is unacknowledged
This output network variable is used to monitor the effective
outdoor temperature that the ReliaTel control is using. If the
NV#43 Space Humidity Output input nviOutdoorTemp has a valid value, this output will echo
Network output SNVT_lev_percent nvoSpaceRH; the value of the input. If a valid value for nviOutdoorTemp
does not exist, the locally wired sensor value is used. If nei-
This output network variable is used to monitor the effective ther value is available, the input will send the INVALID value.
space relative humidity that the ReliaTel control is using. If
the input nviSpaceRH has a valid value, this output will echo Range
the value of the input. If the valid value for the nviSpaceRH The range from the unit is -40C to 70C ( -40F to 158F). The
does not exist, the locally wired sensor value is used. If nei- value 0x7FFF = +327.67C will be handled as an invalid value
ther value is available, the output will send the INVALID in case of a sensor failure.
value.

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When Transmitted Update Rate
This variable is transmitted immediately when its value has This value will be updated no faster than the Minimum Send
changed significantly. Additionally, this network variable will Time (nciMinOutTm) configuration value.
also be transmitted as a heartbeat output on a regular basis
as dictated by the Maximum Send Time (nciSndHrtBt) con- Default Service Type
figuration value. The default service type is unacknowledged.

Update Rate
This value will be updated no faster than the Minimum Send Return Air Temperature Output
Time (nciMinOutTm) configuration value. Network output SNVT_temp_p nvoRATemp;
Default Service Type This network variable does not follow the Space Comfort
The default service type is unacknowledged. Controller Functional ProfileTemplate, so it does not have a
SCC NV number.
NV#46 Space CO2 Output
Network output SNVT_ppm nvoSpaceCO2; This output network variable is used to monitor the return air
temperature of the unit, if the temperature sensor is installed.
This output network variable indicates the space CO2 in
ppm, if the unit has a locally wired CO2 sensor. Range
The range is 0C to 100C (32F to 212F). The value 0x7FFF =
Range +327.67C will be handled as an invalid value in case of a
The range is 0 ppm to 2000 ppm. The value 0xFFFF will be sensor failure.
sent as an invalid value to indicate that the locally wired CO2
sensor is failed. When Transmitted
This variable is transmitted immediately when its value has
When Transmitted changed significantly. Additionally, this network variable will
This variable is transmitted immediately when its value has also be transmitted as a heartbeat output on a regular basis
changed significantly. Additionally, this network variable will as dictated by the Maximum Send Time (nciSndHrtBt) con-
also be transmitted as a heartbeat output on a regular basis figuration value.
as dictated by the Maximum Send Time (nciSndHrtBt) con-
figuration value. Update Rate
This value will be updated no faster than the Minimum Send
Update Rate Time (nciMinOutTm) configuration value.
This value will be updated no faster than the Minimum Send
Time (nciMinOutTm) configuration value. Default Service Type
The default service type is unacknowledged.
Default Service Type
The default service type is unacknowledged. NV#64 Mixed Air Temperature Output
Network output SNVT_temp_p nvoMixedAirTemp;
Mixed Air Temperature Output
Network output SNVT_temp_p nvoMATemp; This output network variable is used to monitor the mixed air
temperature of the unit, if the temperature sensor is installed.
This network variable does not follow the Space Comfort
Controller Functional ProfileTemplate, so it does not have a Range
SCC NV number. The range is 0C to 100C (32F to 212F). The value 0x7FFF =
+327.67C will be handled as an invalid value in case of a
This output network variable is used to monitor the mixed air sensor failure.
temperature of the unit, if the temperature sensor is installed.
When Transmitted
Range This variable is transmitted immediately when its value has
The range is 0C to 100C (32F to 212F). The value 0x7FFF = changed significantly. Additionally, this network variable will
+327.67C will be handled as an invalid value in case of a also be transmitted as a heartbeat output on a regular basis
sensor failure. as dictated by the Maximum Send Time (nciSndHrtBt) con-
figuration value.
When Transmitted
This variable is transmitted immediately when its value has Update Rate
changed significantly. Additionally, this network variable will This value will be updated no faster than the Minimum Send
also be transmitted as a heartbeat output on a regular basis Time (nciMinOutTm) configuration value.
as dictated by the Maximum Send Time (nciSndHrtBt) con-
figuration value. Default Service Type
The default service type is unacknowledged.

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File Number SV-UN-ACC-ACC-SVN19B-EN 10/05
Supersedes ACC-SVN19A-EN
Stocking Location Webb Mason

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