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DSC-1146E / DAC-1146E / DAC-1146 Rev 3.6A

Installation Guide

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DSC-1146E / DAC-1146(E) Rev 3.6A Installation Guide................................................................1 of 17
Product Description.................................................................................................................1 of 17
Specifications..........................................................................................................................2 of 17
Software / Firmware Compatibility...........................................................................................4 of 17
ORCAview.........................................................................................................................4 of 17
enteliWEB..........................................................................................................................4 of 17
Package Contents...................................................................................................................4 of 17
Related Documents.................................................................................................................4 of 17
Cautions and Warnings...........................................................................................................5 of 17
Mounting and Dimensions.......................................................................................................6 of 17
Board Layout...........................................................................................................................7 of 17
Device Addressing Guidelines................................................................................................9 of 17
Controller Configuration for DSC Models Only..................................................................9 of 17
Derived Network Addressing.............................................................................................9 of 17
Controller Addressing........................................................................................................9 of 17
Ethernet DAC Device Addressing Guidelines.......................................................................10 of 17
Controller Configuration...................................................................................................10 of 17
Derived Network Addressing...........................................................................................10 of 17
Controller Addressing......................................................................................................10 of 17
General Wiring......................................................................................................................11 of 17
General Delta Device Power Wiring Guideline......................................................................12 of 17
General Delta Network Wiring Guidelines for MS/TP and LINKnet.......................................13 of 17
MS/TP (RS-485) Wiring...................................................................................................13 of 17
MS/TP Network Wiring Showing Proper Termination using TRM-768s..........................13 of 17
Input and Output Configuration.............................................................................................14 of 17
Input Configuration................................................................................................................14 of 17
Output Configuration.............................................................................................................15 of 17
Externally Powered Actuator...........................................................................................15 of 17
Internally Powered Actuator............................................................................................15 of 17
Internal/External Power Jumpers for Outputs..................................................................16 of 17
Status Indicators....................................................................................................................17 of 17

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DAC-1146

Product Description
The DSC-1146E System Controller is a Native BACnet Building Controller that communicates on a
Twisted Pair 10-BaseT BACnet/IP and BACnet over Ethernet network, or on an RS-485 LAN using the
MS/TP BACnet protocol.

The DAC-1146E Application Controller is a Native BACnet Advanced Application Controller that
communicates on a Twisted Pair 10-BaseT BACnet/IP and BACnet over Ethernet network.

The DAC-1146 Application Controller is a Native BACnet Advanced Application Controller that
communicates on an RS-485 LAN using the MS/TP BACnet protocol.

With 11 inputs, 6 binary TRIAC outputs and 4 universal outputs, the DxC-1146 is suitable for controlling
various packaged units and other equipment with medium I/O requirements.

As the controller is completely programmable, GCL+ programs and BACnet objects can be tailored to the
specific application.

Both firmware and controller databases are loadable over the network.

Feature DAC-1146 DAC-1146E DSC-1146E

MS/TP
BACnet over Ethernet
BACnet/IP
BBMD
MS/TP Subnet
Super Cap / RTC
RS-232 port

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Specifications
Power 24VAC 50/60 Hz
14 VA with externally-powered binary TRIAC outputs
Power 86 VA max with fully loaded internally-powered binary TRIAC
Consumption outputs
Controller power supply is half-wave rectified
Ambient Ratings 32° to 131°F (0° to 55°C), 10 to 90% RH (non condensing)
Ethernet (E 10BaseT @ 10Mbps
models) BACnet/IP, BACnet over Ethernet
BACnet MS/TP (RS-485) or LINKnet (DSC-1146E)
NET1 MS/TP Baud Rate: 9600, 19200, 38400, 76800 bps (Default),
maximum of 99 controllers
Communication LINKnet (DAC-1146E, DAC-1146) or MS/TP (DSC-1146E)
Ports LINKnet Baud Rate: 76800 bps, maximum of 10 for DAC
NET2
models, 12 for DSC models, LINKnet devices including up to
two DFM modules.
RS-232, BACnet PTP
Serial(DSC only)
Communication: 9600 (default), 19200, 38400
RJ-11 Jack
Service Port Used with Delta Controls service tool devices such as the
CON-768BT
11 Universal Inputs (10 bit), jumper configurable for the
following input types:
• 0-5 VDC
Inputs • 0-10 VDC
• 10 KOhm Thermistor
• Dry Contact using 10 KOhm Thermistor jumper setting
• 4-20 mA
6 Binary TRIAC Outputs with LED status indication
• Switching 24VAC @ 0.5 Amp maximum per output, min
current is 25mA
Outputs • Leakage Current per TRIAC is 100 µA
4 Analog Outputs (8-bit) with LED Status Indication
• 0-10VDC @ 20mA maximum per output
• Software configurable as binary or analog.
16 bit processor
DSC-1146E, 2 MB (16 megabit) Flash Memory
DAC-1146E 319 KB SRAM memory
Technology Super Capacitor backed RTC and memory (72 hours)
16 bit processor
DAC-1146 1 MB (8 megabit) Flash Memory
128 KB SRAM memory
UL916 Listed
Listings C-UL
BTL Listed
Compliance

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CE
FCC
EAC

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Software / Firmware Compatibility

ORCAview
The ORCAview OWS software version and the controllers firmware version must all be of the same
version number (e.g. 3.33) to be compatible.

When you upgrade any of these products from an older version (e.g. 3.22 or 3.30), you must upgrade all
the remaining products.

enteliWEB
enteliWEB is compatible with controllers with different firmware versions (versions 3.33 or higher) on the
same network.

enteliWEB software and controller firmware can be upgraded independently of each other.

Note: The DSC-1146E is supported using V3.33 firmware and higher. The DAC-1146E is supported
only with 3.33 R3 firmware (build 122597) or higher.

Package Contents
• Product: DSC-1146E, DAC-1146E, or DAC-1146

Related Documents
• Delta Controls Wiring and Installation Guidelines
• ORCAview Technical Reference Manual
• Release Notes for related Firmware

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Cautions and Warnings

• This product is an electrostatically sensitive device. Proper ESD protection such as a ground strap
should be used when installing this product so that damage to the product does not occur.
• Equipment damage or loss of data may occur if these procedures are not followed as specified.
• Installations requiring CE conformance: All wiring for CE-rated products must use an extra-low
voltage (SELV) or protective extra-low voltage (PELV) transformer. Use safety-isolating Class 2
transformers per EN 61558-1. The transformer must be rated for 100% duty cycle.

CAUTION – To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not interconnect the outputs of different Class
2 circuits.

AVERTISSEMENT – Pour réduire le risque d'incendie ou de décharge électrique, ne pas connecter les
sorties de différents circuits de classe 2.

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Mounting and Dimensions

The DxC-1146 includes a plastic enclosure that can be quickly mounted with two screws (not provided) or
snapped onto 35mm DIN rail. This controller should be mounted in an appropriate location within
packaged equipment or another enclosure that meets code requirements.

mm
Dimension inches
±0.5
PCB width 100 3 15/16
PCB length 229 9
A 248 9 3/4
B 33 1 5/16
C 67 2 5/8
D 107 4 1/4
E 49 1 15/16
F 236 9 5/16
G 262 10 5/16

Weight g lb
PCB + Housing 435g (0.959 lb)
Boxed (Shipping) Weight 532g (1.153 lb)

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Board Layout
DAC-1146

DAC-1146E

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DSC-1146E

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Device Addressing Guidelines

The following information describes how to configure the address for this controller.

Controller Configuration for DSC Models Only

Controller Type : Various products have the capability of being configured as either a
System or a Subnet controller type which represents the network level that it will reside
on in the network architecture. Other than the one controller acting as a router, all other
controllers on the same network segment must be configured the same.
System - Configures the controller as a System level controller on a network of System
controllers. This is the default setting and used when the controller is connected to an
Ethernet or BACnet MS/TP network with other System controllers or is a single
head-end controller for a network of Subnet controllers.
Subnet - Configures the controller as a Subnet level controller on a Subnet of similar
controllers. This is the setting when the controller is connected to a BACnet MS/TP
network with other Subnet controllers. This makes NET2 capable of LINKnet only.

Derived Network Addressing

The DNA jumper comes in the ON position by default. This allows the controller to automatically
configure a BACnet controller address.
Do not remove the jumper unless you are assigning a BACnet controller number through
software.
Do not confuse the BACnet controller address with the DIP switch address. The BACnet
controller address uniquely identifies the device on the entire network; the DIP switch address
uniquely identifies the device on the local MSTP segment.
Refer to the DNA section of the ORCAview Technical Reference Manual for more information on
DNA.

Controller Addressing

The DIP Switch is a set of binary switches. Each individual DIP switch represents a unique
value, which forms the controller address when added together.
To set the address, simply move the switches that add up to the controllers desired address
to the ON position.

Example: If the controller is to be address 5 on the network, set the switch numbered 4 and
the switch numbered 1 (4+1 = 5) to the On position.

Note: Each controller on the same MS/TP segment must have a unique DIP switch address.

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Ethernet DAC Device Addressing Guidelines

The following information defines configurations and addressing for Ethernet DAC devices: DAC-xxxE,
DVC-xxxE and DVC-xxxPoE controllers.

Controller Configuration
DAC controllers do not have jumpers to configure the controller type. These controllers are considered to
be Application controllers.

Derived Network Addressing

DNA allows controllers to acquire the following required BACnet information automatically:

• Controller Address (known as Device instance in BACnet)

• Network Numbers

In general, DAC-E controllers do not have a DNA jumper and can only be software addressed.

Some DAC-E controllers prior to revision 3.5 may come with a DNA jumper, however this jumper is not
relevant on these DAC-E controllers.

Note: The network numbers default to 19999 for Ethernet. This should be manually adjusted to match the
network number that the device is being integrated into.

Controller Addressing
The controller DIP switch address needs to be selected before power is applied to prevent network
conflicts and provide a predicable BACnet address to easily identify the controller in the network tree.
If no DIP switch position is selected, the controller will use its default manufacturing address of 1601. If
DIP switch position is changed, the DAC-Es calculate their new BACnet address on first power up.
The format of the calculated address defaults to 2,DSx,xxx, where DS is the DIP switch setting and x,xxx
is derived from the ethernet MAC address (see the example below).

Example:

A DAC-E controller is given a DIP switch position of 1 and its Ethernet MAC address is
00-40-AE-01-16-E9.
The calculated BACnet device number on start up will be 2011401. The key is that the device can be
identified by the dip switch setting, shown in bold.

2 01 1401
During the address calculation, the last 3 HEX digits of the Ethernet MAC address
(01-16-E9) is converted to decimal and the most significant digit is dropped. This results
DIP switch in the number 1401.
2
position It is not important to know how the number is derived from the ethernet mac address,
only to understand that since this is unique for each ethernet device that it will never be
the same number.

The device number can now be changed manually as required for the specific site.

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General Wiring
All wiring must conform to NEC and local codes and regulations. Use earth ground isolating step-down
Class 2 transformers. Do not use autotransformers. Determine supply transformer rating by summing total
VA of product and output loads.

CAUTION Risk of electric shock or fire. More than one disconnect switch may be required to
de-energize the equipment before servicing.
ATTENTION Risque d'électrocution. Plus d'un interrupteur général peut être requis pour mettre
l'équipement hors tension avant de procéder à son entretien.

CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not interconnect the outputs of different
Class 2 circuits.
ATTENTION Pour réduire le risque d’incendie ou de choc électrique, n’interconnectez pas les sorties des
différents circuits de Classe 2.
All terminals are acceptable for Class 2 circuit connections only.
Use copper conductors only.

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General Delta Device Power Wiring Guideline

Delta Controls devices use a 24 VAC, Class 2 power supply. The proper specified cabling must be used.
(18 – 16 AWG, 2-conductor wire)

A single transformer may be used to power multiple controllers and/or auxiliary field devices (actuators,
etc) provided the following conditions are met:

• All devices connected to a single transformer MUST be half wave rectified. Mixing power between
half wave and full wave rectified devices will damage both the transformer and connected
equipment. If present, see below for a list of full and half wave devices.

• The transformer is properly sized, including line losses for the total VA requirements.

• Polarity is observed between controllers (with respect to 24~ and Gnd).

• Each controller is grounded as shown in the diagram below. This is important to protect equipment
and ensure a common ground reference for RS-485 communication.

• The transformer secondary is fused for its maximum rated load (4A max for Class 2 circuits).

CAUTION Make sure to ground the controller using the ground lug that is available on the controller.
The controller uses the ground lug to establish a common reference for communications. If the controller
is not grounded then communication problems may occur.

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General Delta Network Wiring Guidelines for MS/TP and

LINKnet
The controller communicates on an RS-485 LAN using the BACnet MS/TP protocol. Refer to Delta
Controls Wiring and Installation Guidelines for further details.

MS/TP (RS-485) Wiring

See Delta Controls Wiring and Installation Guidelines for detailed information on MS/TP and LINKnet
wiring.

• The proper specified cabling must be used to ensure reliable communications. (22−24 AWG
twisted pair, 100−120 ohms impedance, 17 pF/ft or lower capacitance, with a braided or aluminum
foil shield.)
• Controllers must be wired together in a daisy-chain fashion. Attempting to connect them using a
starred or bus configuration causes problems on the network.
• Networks with a total length greater than 1200 m (4000 ft) or with more than 64 controllers require
a DZNR-768 repeater.
• LINKnet networks that have only 1−2 controllers and have less than 30.5 m (100 ft) of cable length
do not require network terminators (TRM-768).

MS/TP Network Wiring Showing Proper Termination using TRM-768s

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Input and Output Configuration

To connect input and output devices to this controller follow standard Delta Control wiring guidelines.
Refer to separate documentation for additional details (Delta Wiring Guidelines).

Input Configuration
The input must be configured to accept the signal that is emitted by the input device.

Place the jumper for each input in the correct location on the Input Type Selector Block.

The diagram below shows the factory default selection of 10k.

Input Type
Signal Type
Selector Block
4-20mA For sensors that use a 4 to 20 mA signal
For 10 kOhm thermistor temperature sensors, as
10k
well as dry contact binary inputs
0-5V For sensors that use a 0-5VDC signal
0-10V For sensors that use a 0-10VDC signal

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Output Configuration
Externally Powered Actuator
An auxiliary transformer can be connected to the APWR and GND terminals to provide power to an
Actuator,as shown below .
Note that due to Class II limitations, the APWR can not handle more than 100VA.

Internally Powered Actuator

DxC-1146 Device power can be used to power an Actuator,as shown below.

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Internal/External Power Jumpers for Outputs

The binary TRIAC outputs can be selected to use either an internal or an external power source (factory
default) by placing the 2 jumpers in the correct location. The diagrams below shows jumper positions for
each selection.

Note: Analog Outputs provide 0-10Vdc, 20mA maximum.

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Status Indicators
LED Function Description
This yellow LED turns on to indicate that the
Power Controller Power Indicator
controller has power applied.
This red LED flashes at a rate relative to the
Scan CPU Scan Indicator
CPU scan rate.
The yellow Link LED near the RJ-45 jack is
turned on when a link is established between
Network Ethernet Communication Status two Ethernet devices.
(10BaseT) Indicators The green Activity LED near the RJ-45 jack
flashes when packets are being sent and
received.
The green LED flashes when the controller is
transmitting out the port.
Network MS/TP (RS485) Communication The red LED flashes when the controller is
(NET1) Status Indicators receiving data through the port.
If communication is good, both LEDs flash at a
high rate.
The green LED flashes when the controller is
transmitting out the port.
MS/TP (RS485) or LINKnet
Network The red LED flashes when the controller is
(depending on model) Communication
(NET2) receiving data through the port.
Status Indicators
If communication is good, both LEDs flash at a
high rate.
For a binary output, the green LED is on or off
to match the status of the output.
Outputs
Output Status Indicators For an analog output, the corresponding LED
(OP#)
illumination varies in intensity relative to the
output signal.

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