VM01 VAVMax Controller Product Details - Innotech Control Systems

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VM01 VAVMax Controller

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Replacement Product: SKIA 8V

The Innotech VAVMax Controller is a state of the art digital processing system designed to control VAV boxes in industrial and commercial environments. The VM01 is designed to operate on an Innotech Sub System Network managed by the IG01 Sub System Gateway, allowing the VM01 to receive time synchronisation signals and store logged data. Alternatively, the VM01 can operate as a stand alone unit on an Innotech primary Netcomm network; however in these applications the device will not have all of its features available.

The VM01 is fitted with an on-board differential pressure sensor to track and calculate changes in air velocity pressure and respond as directed in its program.

The VM01 features Universal I/O channels (UIO), which combine the functions of Universal Input and Analogue Output channels into a single software programmable channel. Each UIO can be independently configured via software to have input or output functionality.

The VM01 controller can be configured using the Windows^® based MAXCon software. MAXCon allows the user to configure the internal processes of the VM01 controllers by placing various process blocks and interconnecting lines to design the required control algorithm.

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Differential Pressure Sensor
100 millisecond cycle/scan time
1 x dedicated thermistor input
2 x independent configurable universal inputs/outputs
4 x 24VAC TRIAC outputs
1 x RS485 serial communication port
User selectable Baud Rate:
- Innotech Net Comms 57600bps.
- IG01 Sub System Gateway Comms 115200bps
All wire connections by pluggable screw terminals
Program resides in non-volatile flash RAM
Real-time Clock (not battery backed)
Visual indication of power, comms, and system activity

The VM01 is designed for mounting inside an environment free from moisture and dust. It offers programmable channels, enabling it to monitor and control all types of external plant and equipment. Although the VM01 is flexible, it is primarily designed for the air conditioning and building automation industry. The small size of the VM01 also gives it the advantage of being installed in small places or duct sections.

The creation of control strategies is made simple by using the MAXCon software. With a powerful Graphical User Interface, MAXCon allows the user to create an entire control strategy using block diagrams.

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MAXCon - Maxim Controller Configuration utility. It allows the user to internally configure a Maxim by a simple point-and-click approach on a PC running Windows.
MAXMon - Monitoring and debugging utility designed to help with commissioning and trouble-shooting a Maxim Controller.
VAVMax Simulator - VAVMax Simulator utility is a Windows-based software program that simulates a VAVMax Controller. The virtual VAVMax can be powered on, configured and interrogated in the same way as a physical VAVMax.
iComm- Communications server used by Innotech software to communicate with Innotech digital controllers.
MAXTract - Log extraction utility for a range of Innotech digital controllers. It allows extraction of all or part of the history log data residing on a Maxim controller into a specified data format.
Innograph - Designed to specifically cater for the data log graphing capabilities of Innotech controllers, and it has the flexibility to display data log graphing information from other sources.
Supervisor - A dynamic monitoring utility for Innotech controllers. It provides all the functionality that is available from an Innotech controller display panel with greater ease-of-use and flexibility.
Supervisor Plus - A specialised dynamic monitoring utility for the Genesis and Maxim family devices. It provides all the functionality that is available from the device display panel with greater ease-of-use and flexibility.
Magellan - Event-driven, object oriented real-time Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition package. It provides a simple, mechanism to design trivial or sophisticated supervisory or control programs.

Specifications
POWER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS
Power Input			24VAC ±10% @ 50/60Hz
Transformer nominal rating Maximum TRIAC Load			35VA
Transformer nominal rating No TRIAC Load			10VA
The operating voltage must meet the requirements of Safety Extra Low Voltage (SELV) to EN60730. The transformer used must be a Class 2 safety transformer in compliance with EN60742 and be designed for 100% duty. It must also be sized and fused in compliance with local safety regulations.

ENVIRONMENTAL
Operating Temperature			0°C to 40°C non-condensing
Storage Temperature			0°C to 50°C non-condensing

ENCLOSURE
Housed in a rectangular case suitable for DIN Rail mounting. Housing molded from flame retardant plastics recognized by UL as UL94-V0.
Color			Grey
Dimensions (Maximum)			(W)71mm x (H)115mm x (D)67mm

APPROVALS
EN61326:1998 for CE Marking and C-Tick Labelling
Title 47 CFR, Part 15 Class A for FCC Marking
UL listed to UL916, File Number E242628

ANALOGUE MODE
Input accuracy			±0.1V
Input impedance			~75kΩ
Input resolution			~10mV
Output accuracy			±0.1V (RLoad > 2kΩ)
Output resolution			~40mV

DIGITAL MODE
Output current (Max)			10mA
Output voltage swing			0.3V – 9.5V @ 10mA
Input voltage range			0V – 10V
Input impedance (Dry)			~8.8kΩ
Switching threshold (Dry)			4.5V
Input impedance			~75kΩ
Switching threshold			5V
PWM duty cycle accuracy			±5%

TEMPERATURE MODE (with Innotech SEN Series Detectors)
Nominal sensing range			-5°C to 60°C
Accuracy			±3.5%FS (R25°C = 10kΩ)

TRIAC OUTPUTS
4 TRIAC outputs switch 24VAC Power Supply through to the outputs
Current rating			Min: 20mA / Max: 250mA
Modes			Modulated PWM or Digital ON/OFF
Pilot relays recommended when switching high voltage/inductive loads
Modulation On-Delay staggered between channels

PRESSURE INPUT
1 differential pressure input¹ (Non corrosive gases only)
Maximum static pressure			3000 Pa
Maximum rated differential pressure			0 to +250 Pa
Differential operating pressure			-10 to +300 Pa
Accuracy			±5% FS

FIXED THERMISTOR INPUT (with Innotech SEN Series Detectors)
1 fixed thermistor input
Nominal sensing range			-5°C to 60°C
Accuracy			±3.5%FS (R25°C = 10kΩ)

UNIVERSAL INPUTS / OUTPUTS
Total of 2 UIOs available, which can be configured with software as shown in the table below.
UIO Type		Input Range		Output Range
Analogue Input		0 – 10VDC		0 – 10VDC
Dry Digital Input		Open or Closed		OFF or ON
Voltage Digital Input		0 – 10VDC		OFF or ON
Thermistor Input		96kΩ – 677Ω		-50°C to 100°C
LUX Sensor Input	Nominal	20k Ω – 400Ω		3 to 1000 LUX
	Full Range	1MΩ – 0Ω		0 to 2500 LUX
Dry Pulse Counter Input		Open or Closed 20ms Min. ON Time 20ms Min. OFF Time		0 to 25 pulses per second ±1 pulse accuracy
Voltage Pulse Counter Input		0 – 10V Square Wave 20ms Min. ON Time 20ms Min. OFF Time		0 to 25 pulses per second ±1 pulse accuracy
Analogue Output		0 to 100%		0 – 10VDC
Digital Output		OFF or ON		0 or 10VDC
PWM		0 to 100%		0 to 100% Duty Cycle @ 13Hz

COMMUNICATIONS
1 RS485 serial communication channel
Optimized for fast data transmission with IG01 Sub System Gateway Provides Net comms only if used without IG01 Communication to handheld Commissioning Tool (CT01) 5 way pluggable screw terminal connector

Status LEDs
LED Indicator		LED Colour	Description
Power		Red	Power is ON
Identification		Flashing Orange	Helps locate a VM01 with a specific device address during commissioning using the Ping command in iComm, or another HMI tool. Can also be used to aid in assigning a specific device address to a particular VM01.
C O M M S	Sub System Network	Red	Data transmit
		Green	Data receive

Notes
¹ Pressure sensors for VAVs are generally very sensitive electromechanical devices. The pressure sensor of the VM01 is factory calibrated for best performance. Excessive stress will cause irreparable damage to the VM01 pressure sensor.

Please observe the following when handling the VM01:

Do NOT apply pressure from sources other than a pitot tube
Do NOT apply excessive static or differential pressure when connecting or disconnecting air supply to the VM01
Do NOT drop the device