EXact2 control system, VEX100CF

General

EXact2 control system

Behind the simple operating panel, the advanced EXact2 control system ensures optimum operating economy. The control system is easily matched to the daily rhythms of the user location, e.g. school, office or home.

EXact2 control system features

- Simple operation
- Three user modes, two with access codes (technician and specialist)
- Several indoor climate levels and a built-in weekly timer allows on-demand ventilation
- See more selected functions in the function overview.

Operation of the control system

The EXact2 control system can be operated from the control panel (see section "HMI control panel" below), BMS or a web server via a network or WAP (Wireless Access Point).

Wireless Access Point (WAP)

WAP is a small WIFI router mounted inside the control system in the unit. It allows the web server to be accessed wirelessly via PC, smartphone or tablet, so the unit can be configured quickly and easily via mobile platforms.

HMI control panel

EXact2

HMI2-350-TOUCH control panel

The control panel is a touch panel that provides access to the standard daily operating interface.

Technicians and specialists can access the more advanced menus and parameters via a 4-digit password.


User interface

HMI-for-EXact2-automatik

The user menu is for daily operations. It shows visual symbols to indicate the unit's status and provide information.

The interface allows the user to temporarily change the temperature and ventilation level.

The very useful help texts displayed in the yellow area minimise the need for manuals and instructions. Help texts are available  in both technician and specialist modes.

Alarms are shown by a bell in the display. You can click on from here to get information about the specific alarm.

 


The help texts can be found under the menu items in the technician and specialist menus.

Display icons

Display information is much easier to understand because of the simple graphical elements.

menu-ikon-til-HMI2-350Touch

Menu
Press to view menu

   
Temperature/ventilation level
Temperature and ventilation levels can easily and quickly be changed temporarily. Set points are shown together with visual symbols in the display.
   
alarm og advarsel Alarm/warning
The EXact2 control system will generate a warning symbol if it detects operational disturbances. The display will show an alarm bell if more serious disturbances have been detected.
   
EXact ekstern stop External stop
If the ventilation system has been stopped by an external start/stop signal, this symbol will appear in the display.
   
Afisning De-icing
If the built-in de-icing function is in operation, this symbol will appear in the display.
   
EXact manuel Manual operation
The EXact control system can be operated in manual mode. When operating in manual mode, the hand symbol will appear in the display.
 
Ugeplan tom Weekly plan
When operating with the weekly plan activated, the clock symbol will appear in the display.
part of weekplan lewels
 
EXact overstyring Override
When temperature and ventilation level set points are changed, the override symbol will appear in the display while the settings are overridden by the next change in the weekly plan.
 
BMS BMS
BMS-controlled operation.
 
AUX AUX
Externally-controlled operation.
 
EXact sommer vinter Summer/winter
The Exact2 control system automatically changes from summer time to winter time. The symbol indicates either summer time or winter time.
 
Fire-exact2-ikon
Fire
Fire thermostat(s)/smoke detector activated
 
service Service
Service display connected.
 
Disconnect Disconnect
No communication on the external BUS or communication between the VEX and HMI is disconnected.
External communication

Web server

The EXact2 control system is supplied as standard without Web server. Purchase of the Web server gives access to the following additional features:

  1. The unit can be monitored and configured using a local PC.
  2. The unit can be connected to a local area network (LAN) and controlled by a PC connected to the LAN.
  3. The unit can be connected to the internet and controlled by external PCs.

The only requirement is that the connected PC has a browser The Web server is password protected.

The Web server user interface is designed in the same logical fashion as the control panel. Uniformity makes the system easy to use. The overview display is configured and ready to monitor the ventilation system. The Web server can send an email in the event of an alarm, log data, etc.

Connection to BMS unit

As standard, the Web server can communicate with Modbus RTU RS485, BACnet MSTP or BACnet IP. Thus, a BMS unit that uses one of these communication platforms can be easily connected to the unit.

webserver illustration

 

Converting to other protocols

Via the Web server, the units can be connected to other BMS units with other protocols via a converter (gateway). If the converter has been purchased, the following options are available:

1.    MLON - Module for converting to LON
2.    MTCP - Module for converting to Modbus TCP/IP

LON illustration


 

Try the EXact2 control system online

Try out the EXact2 control system online and control a VEX340 unit installed at EXHAUSTO in Langeskov.

This unit is free-standing and without duct system connections.

The control system is accessible at http://exact.exhausto.dk:8340/

For technician mode use the following:

User name: VEX340
Access code: 1111

NB Only one user can be logged in at a time.

Unit function overview

VEX100CF

Function/component Description +Standard
-Accessory
 
Filter monitor - timer Time-based filter monitoring. The number of operating days before filter replacement can be set. +
Filter monitor - pressure (MPTF) Pressure sensors for monitoring the pressure drop across the filters – alarm for a drop to below the set value and “Early Warnings” +
Bypass In the case of modulating bypass of extract air, the heat recovery is reduced to maintain the desired supply air temperature in spring, summer and autumn. +
Temperature sensors




1) In the extract air spigot to measure/control room temperature +
2) In the exhaust air spigot to measure exhaust air temperature +
3) In the outdoor air spigot for outdoor air temperature compensation and night-time cooling +
4) In the supply air spigot to measure/control supply air temperature +
5) Duct temperature sensor -
6) Room temperature sensor -
Overheating protection If there is a danger of the motors or frequency converters overheating the unit will shut off – manual reset. +
Fire alarm Fire thermostats (40/50/70 °C), smoke detector and other fire detection switches can be connected.
In the case of a tripped fire alarm, the unit’s functions are adjustable.
-
Closing damper, outdoor air
(requirement for water heating coil)
The damper is fitted in the outdoor air duct – it shuts when the unit stops – available with a spring-return motor -
(+)
Closing damper, exhaust air The damper is fitted in the exhaust air duct – it shuts when the unit stops – available with a spring-return motor -
Regulating temperature
Regulation of the supply air temperature +
Regulation of the room temperature +
Function/component Description +Standard
-Accessory
 
Compensation functions

Outdoor temperature compensation
Airflow reduction
Outdoor compensation of airflow
Summer compensation
CO2 compensation
Humidity compensation

+
Night-time cooling The unit can be set to start at night to cool the building +
Control panel Panel for operation at user, technician and specialist level +
Weekly timer For setting the times required for changes between indoor air quality levels +
Web server Web server with control and monitoring option
Modbus RTU RS485, BACnet MSTP, BACnet IP
-
Bus communication
(requires web server)
Modbus TCP/IP
LONWORKS
-
Cold recovery On-demand cold recovery +
Frost protection - Tice Temperature based automatic function for frost protection of counter flow heat exchanger +
Frost protection - pressure (DEP)  Pressure based automatic energy-saving function for frost protection of counter flow heat exchanger
(requires accessory: AFC)
+
Constant pressure regulation Possible for both extract and supply air -
Motion sensor (PIR)  For automatic control of indoor air quality level -
Airflow measurement (AFC) Airflow shown on control panel/webserver.
AFC is necessary with the air control methods:
2. Constant airflow
3. Constant pressure regulated extract air with set supply air
4. Constant pressure regulated supply air with set extract air
5. Constant pressure regulated extract air with slave-controlled supply air
6. Constant pressure regulated supply air with slave-controlled extract air
+
Indoor climate levels Timer-controlled (comfort, standby, economy, off)
Manual
+
Alarm log Displays the last 100 alarms +
Alarm relay  Relay for external alarm (potential-free) +
Functions overview heating

EXact2

HCW - Internal water heating coil

Function/component Description
Temperature sensors 1) In the supply air to measure/control supply air temperature
2) On the return pipe from the water heating coil to keep the heating coil warm and protect it from icing
3) To protect icing of the external pipe for the heating coil (accessory)
4) Temperature sensor on water heating coil supply pipe
Modulating motor valve Valve for variably regulating the flow of water to the heating coil, depending on the heat requirement
Circulation pump control

1) Control the circulation pump for the water heating coil
2) Heat retention function (keeps heating coil free of ice)
3) Built-in control to run the circulation pump during periods when heating is not required

 

HCE - Internal electric heating coil

Function/component Description
Temperature sensors  In the supply air to measure/control supply air temperature
Overheating protection

1) TSA60 is located on the circuit board, trips at 60°C and has manual reset on the HMI
2) TSA70 is situated in the airflow, trips at 70 °C and has automatic reset
3) TSA90 is located in the airflow, trips at 90 °C and has manual reset in the heating coil and on the HMI


MXHP - Control module for external cool/heat pump units

Function/component
Description
Temperature sensors
In the supply air duct to measure supply air temperature
Control

Control of external cool/heat pump units via

  • start/stop indicator
  • cool/warm indictor
  • on-demand regulation 0-10 V (10-0 V)

Cooling function overview

EXact2

CCW - External cooling coil

Function/component Description
Temperature sensors
1) In the supply air duct to measure supply air temperature
2) In the supply water pipe for the cooling coil
Modulating motor valve Valve for variably regulating the flow of water to the cooling coil, depending on the cooling requirement
Circulation pump control
1) Control the circulation pump for the cooling coil
2) Built-in motion control of the circulation pump for periods that do not require cooling 

MXCU - Control module for external cooling units

Function/component Description
Temperature sensors
In the supply air duct to measure supply air temperature
Control

Control of external cooling unit  via

  • start/stop indicator
  • on-demand regulation 0-10 V (10-0 V)


MXHP - Control module for external cool/heat pump units

Function/component
Description
Temperature sensors
In the supply air duct to measure supply air temperature
Control

Control of external cool/heat pump units via

  • start/stop indicator
  • cool/warm indictor
  • on-demand regulation 0-10 V (10-0 V)

Simplified diagram

VEX100CF

With HCW and EXact2 control system

The simplified drawings show components that can be included in a VEX140CF air handling unit.

VEX100CF Simplified diagram

With EXact2, HCW can either be connected directly to the main PCB or via the MHCW module as shown here. If the distance between the unit and the HCW is less than than 10m, the connection can be made directly on the main PCB.


 

With HCE and EXact2 control system

VEX100CF HCE Simplified diagram

Standard and accessory components

The VEX100CF series is supplied with a range of components fitted in the unit or for fitting in the duct system and in the appropriate room. The table below shows the standard components and accessories in the VEX100CF range. Accessories must be ordered separately.

Abbreviation Designation + = Standard    - = Accessory
BP1 Damper, bypass +
BT40-70 Safety-limit thermostat, stepless setting
-
CCW  Water cooling coil -
CP Circulation pump* -
HCE Electric heating coil**
HCW Water heating coil** +
HMI Control panel +
LS Closing damper, exhaust air -
LS Closing damper, outdoor air
(required and supplied with water heating coil)
-
(+)
LSR Closing damper, exhaust/outdoor air (spring return) -
M1 Fan motor 1 +
M2 Fan motor 2 +
MCCW Water cooling coil, control system -
MC1 Motor control 1 (extract air) +
MC2 Motor control 2 (supply air) +
MIO-CO2-DUCT CO2 sensor, duct -
MIO-CO2-ROOM CO2 sensor, room -
MIO-PIR PIR sensor -
MIO-RH-ROOM Humidity sensor (RH) -
MIO-TS-DUCT Temperature sensor, extract air duct (external) -
MIO-TS-ROOM Temperature sensor, room -
MPT-DUCT Pressure sensor for constant pressure regulation -
MPT1, P1    AFC Airflow control, extract air +
MPT1, P2    AFC Airflow control, supply air +
MPT2, P1    MPTF Filter monitor, extract air +
MPT2, P2    MPTF Filter monitor, outdoor air +
MPT3, P1    DEP Ice detection +
MVM Motor valve, water heating coil (HCW) -
MXHP Control module for external cool/heat pump units 
MXCU  Control module for external cooling units 
SUM ALARM Alarm relay +
TE1.1 Temperature sensor, extract air – spigot 1.1 +
TE1.2 Temperature sensor, exhaust air– spigot 1.2 +
TE2.1 Temperature sensor, outdoor air – spigot 2.1 +
TE2.2 Temperature sensor, supply air – spigot 2.2 +
TE-RPT Temperature sensor, return pipe from water heating coil (HCW) -
TE-SPT Temperature sensor, supply -
TS-RPT-X Temperature sensor, return, external piping (HCW) -
TSA 70/80/90 Overheating thermostat, 70, 80 and 90 °C -
* Not supplied by EXHAUSTO.
** It is only possible to choose HCW or HCE - not both at the same time.
Cable dimensioning

VEX100CF

The electrician installing the unit is responsible for ensuring that all sizes used are compatible with current legislation and regulations. The VEX heat recovery unit has a built-in isolation switch and automatic fuses for internal overload and short-circuit protection.

Maximum short circuit current (lcu), in accordance with EN60947.2 is 10 kA.
Maximum fuse rating is 63A gG/gL except for VEX170CF with HCE, where the maximum fuse rating is 100A gG/gL.

Accessory types CCW and XCU do not require separate supply cables and can be directly connected to the VEX100 range control system box. Terminals (U1, N) may only be used with the above mentioned accessories, and can have a 2 A maximum load. A maximum of one CCW/XCU (cooling) can be connected. The EXact2 control system prevents both after heating and cooling operating at the same time.

Maximum phase current is the dimensioned current for choice of cable. Cable should be dimensioned according to maximum neutral current if this is greater than the maximum phase current.

Fitting of earth leak circuit breakers
If earth leak circuit breakers are fitted, they must meet the following standards:

VEX140CF / VEX150CF / VEX160CF
PFI type A breaker in accordance with EN 61008, which breaks the circuit when leakage-current is registered with DC content (pulsating DC).

VEX170CF
PFI type B breaker according to EN 61008, that breaks the circuit when a vagrant current with DC content (pulsating DC) or smooth vagrant current is registered.

Cutout time must be max. 0.3 s.
The current leakage can be up to 100 mA.

 

Control fuses integrated in VEX100CF range with water heating coil (HCW)

  VEX140CF VEX150CF VEX160CF VEX170CF
Voltage (V) 1 x 230 V+N+PE  3x400V+N+PE
Fuse for control system
(1x230V) 2 pole
C-10A C-10A C-10A C-10A

Fuse for MC1
(1x230V) 2 pole

C-10A C-10A C-20A  
Fuse for MC2
(1x230V) 2 pole
C-10A C-10A C-20A  
Common fuse for MC1 and
MC2 (3x400V) 3 pole
    C20A
Total number of fuses  3 3 3 2

 

 

Control fuses integrated in VEX100 range with electric heating coil (HCE)

  VEX140 VEX150
7.2 kW 14.4 kW 12 kW 18 kW
Fuse for control system
(1x230V) 2 pole
C-10A C-10A C-10A C-10A
Fuse for MC1
(1x230V) 2 pole
C-10A C-10A C-10A C-10A
Fuse for MC2
(1x230V) 2 pole
C-10A C-10A C-10A C-10A
Fuse (1) for HCE
(3x400V) 3 pole
C-16A C-32A C-32A C-32A
Fuse (2) for HCE
(3x400V) 3 pole
      C-16A
 Total number of fuses 4 4 4 5

 

VEX160CF VEX170CF
14,4 kW 21,6 kW 28.8 kW 31,2 kW 46,8 kW
Fuse for control system
(1x230V) 2 pole
C-10A C-10A C-10A C-10A C-10A
Fuse for MC1
(1x230V) 2 pole
C-20A C-20A C-20A
Fuse for MC2
(1x230V) 2 pole
C-20A C-20A C-20A
Common fuse for MC1 and
MC2 (3x400V) 3 pole
      C-20A C-20A
Fuse (1) for HCE
(3x400V) 3 pole
C-32A C-32A C-32A C-32A C-32A
Fuse (2) for HCE
(3x400V) 3 pole
C16-A C-32A C-32A C-32A
Fuse (3) for HCE
(3x400V) 3 pole
        C-32A
Total number of fuses 4 5 5 4 5
Cable plan - accessories

VEX100/VEX100CF

VEX100/VEX100CF with HCE heating coil

 

VEX100/VEX100CF with HCW heating coil


Abbreviation Designation
ALARM Alarm relay
BT40-70 Safety-limit thermostat, stepless setting
HMI Control panel
LS Closing damper, exhaust air
LS Closing damper, outdoor air (required and supplied with water heating coil) 
LSR Closing damper, exhaust/outdoor air (spring return)
MCCW Water cooling coil, control system
MIO-CO2 CO2 sensor
MIO-PIR PIR sensor
MIO-RH Humidity sensor (RH)
MIO-TS Temperature sensor
MPT-DUCT Pressure sensor for constant pressure regulation
MXHP  Control module for external cool/heat pump units 
MXCU Control module for external cooling units
Smoke detector Smoke detector
Cable plan - coils

VEX100CF

With internal heating coil - Water (HCW)/Cooling coil (CCW)

VEX100CF HCW cable plan

 

Model Voltage (V) Power consumption (A)
(max. phase current)
Dimensioned power consumption (A)
(max. phase current)
VEX140CF 1 x 230V+N+PE  50Hz 12,5
VEX150CF 3 x 400V+N+PE  50Hz 8,7 15
VEX160CF 3 x 400V+N+PE  50Hz 15,5  23,5 
VEX170CF 3 x 400V+N+PE  50Hz  17,5  

 

 

With internal heating coil – Electric (HCE)

RD13439DK_VEX100_HCE_cable_plan

 

VEX size Output HCE
(kW)
Voltage
(V)
Power consumption (A)
(max. phase current)
VEX140CF 7,2 3 x 400V+N+PE 15,5
 14,4  3 x 400V+N+PE 26
VEX150CF 12 3 x 400V+N+PE 26
18 3 x 400V+N+PE  34,7 
VEX160CF  14,4 3 x 400V+N+PE  36,5 
 21,6 3 x 400V+N+PE  46,7 
 28,8 3 x 400V+N+PE  57 
VEX170CF  31,2 3 x 400V+N+PE  62,5 
 46,8 3 x 400V+N+PE  85 

 

 

Technical data

EXact2

AHUC MAIN BOARD
2 x LS (Closing damper, exhaust/outdoor air) Power supply 24 VDC 
ON/OFF 24 VDC
Max. power consumption 0.3 A
FIRE (fire thermostat/smoke detector) Max. 4 A breaking current
START/STOP Digital input
ALARM Change-over relay, max 8 A @ 30 VDC or 250 VAC resistive load

 

MHCW (control for after heating coil, water)
MCCW (control for cooling coil)
MXCU (control for external cooling unit)
Communication Modbus RTU RS-485
MVM (motor valve) power supply 24 VAC
MVM (motor valve) control signal 0-10 VDC (or 10-0 V)
Relay contact for the circulation pump 250 V, max. 5 A cos φ 0.97

 

MHCE (control for after heating coil, electric)
Communication Modbus RTU RS-485
Number power steps Up to 4
Modulating power step 1 step
Supply voltage 3 x 400 V + N + PE

 

For third-party control system

VEX100CF

VEX100CF-X Simplified diagram

Freedom to choose!

VEX100CF can be connected to other third-party control systems. This means the unit can be integrated to a control system from another supplier. Designed for quick and easy integration.

A typical VEX100CF solution connected to a third-party control system:

  • Air handling unit with counter flow heat exchanger
  • Compact unit
  • Integral double bypass with 24 V motor (BP1)
  • Free-moving B-impeller - EXstream
  • Filter class Coarse 85% (M5) or ePM1 55% (F7)
  • Integral double bypass with 24 V motor
  • EC motors class IE5
  • EC motor control 0-10 V (MC)
  • Airflow measurement points on fans led to outside of cabinet (qv)
  • Filter pressure measurement points on fans led to outside of cabinet (PSD)
  • Cables for MC and bypass damper run to terminal board.

Accessories

  • External water cooling coil (CCW)
  • Closing damper (LS)
  • External cooling/heating coil (DX)

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