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G5854

OpenAir™

VAV static – PC Tool

ACS941

for use with GDB / GLB / ASV181.1E/3 Version 2.00

Use

The ACS941 software is used for setting and displaying the parameter values with the

help of a PC. It is designed for use with the following types of controllers:

• VAV static – Compact Air Volume Controller GDB181.1E/3

• VAV static – Compact Air Volume Controller GLB181.1E/3

• VAV static – Modular Air Volume Controller ASV181.1E/3

The connection between PC and VAV static controller is made via the AST11 interface

converter.

Ordering and delivery

ACS941 can be ordered in 2 different ways:

1. As an individual item: PC Tool ACS941

2. As a component of the AST21 service case comprising:

• The ACS941 software

• The AST11 interface converter

• Cables for the connection between AST11 and VAV static

• Operating Instructions

System requirements

• Operating system: Windows 2000 or Windows XP

• RS-232 port

G5854en

30.01.2006

HVAC Products

Building Technologies

Summary of content (10 pages)

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74 319 0384 0 G5854 OpenAir™ ACS941 VAV static – PC Tool for use with GDB / GLB / ASV181.1E/3 Version 2.00 Use The ACS941 software is used for setting and displaying the parameter values with the help of a PC. It is designed for use with the following types of controllers: • VAV static – Compact Air Volume Controller GDB181.1E/3 • VAV static – Compact Air Volume Controller GLB181.1E/3 • VAV static – Modular Air Volume Controller ASV181.
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Notes for the user To enable the software to be used, the AST11 interface converter (to be ordered as a separate item) must be connected to a VAV static controller on one side and the serial RS-232 port of a PC on the other side. The connection between AST11 interface converter and VAV static controller is to be made with one of the connecting cables supplied with the AST11 (refer to Data Sheet N5852).
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Dialog box “Presettings“ Group box ACS931 Language RS-232 Interface Representation of mean value U Meaning User settings. Selecting the language (de/en/fr) for the dialog. Selecting the serial port on the PC. Selecting the number of measured values (0...10) for indicating the actual value signal of the air flow. Menu / Submenu Close Meaning Back to the main menu. 3/10 Building Technologies HVAC Products PC Tool ACS941 74 319 0384 0 b G5854en 30.01.
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Dialog box ”VAV static - Online“ Group box Project EEPROM Set values Reference values Info Calibration Control Measured values Settings Menu / Submenu File Open Project New Position Close Project Meaning Displaying the project data. VAV static parameters. Active parameter values. Backup parameter values from manufacturer. Displaying waiting times and status information. Control and calibration functions. Setpoint preselection functions.
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Special feature: Using File | Open Project and File | Load Position, archived parameter values can be loaded to the air volume controller for checking purposes. If the values loaded by VAV static do not accord with the archived values, the relevant boxes for the reference values will be highlighted in red. The set values loaded by VAV static will be overwritten by the project data.
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Button Action For analog preselection of the air flow setpoint. For digital preselection (overriding by PC tool) of the air flow setpoint. The associated buttons are active only if the following conditions are satisfied: • VAV static operating mode “con“ has been selected • Button “Y digital“ in group box “Control“ has been clicked • Button “Control“ in group box “Calibration“ has been clicked The VAV static controller maintains the “Vmin“ value (set values).
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Dialog box “Trend - Online“ / “Trend - Offline“ Group box, button Project VAV Set values Reference values Trend … Meaning Display and entry box for archiving the project data. VAV static parameters. Active parameter values. Backup parameter values from the manufacturer. Displaying graphs, date and time of day of start and stop, file name and current measured values (online). Changing from online to offline mode. or Changing from offline to online mode. Starting trending.
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Menu / Submenu File Open Project Load Position Start Trend Save Trend Print … Close Online mode Meaning Project handling. Opening the archived project (online only). Opening the available position in the poject (online only). Loading the archived trend (offline only). Saving the measurement (online only). Printing the contents of dialog box “Trend (…)“. Back to the main window.
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Dialog box “Info“ This dialog box provides information about the installed version of the PC tool and the software version of the VAV static controller. Example: If there is a need to ask for support, please have the following information at hand: • Type and version of the ACS941 PC tool • Type and software version of the VAV static controller Installation notes • Insert CD of the ACS941 in your PC’s CD drive • Double-click on the "Setup.exe" file. The following dialog box will appear: • Click on "Next".
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• Click on "Next" to install ACS941 in that directory. The following dialog box will appear: • Click on "Next" to install ACS941 • Click on "Finish" to complete installation of ACS941 10/10 Building Technologies HVAC Products ©2006 Siemens Switzerland Ltd. PC Tool ACS941 74 319 0384 0 b Subject to alteration G5854en 30.01.