Installation Guide

ECLYPSE™ Connected VAV Controller

Figure 1: ECLYPSE ECY-VAV Controller (left) and ECLYPSE ECY-VAV-PoE Controller (right)

Product Description
This document describes the hardware installation procedures for the ECLYPSE Connected VAV Controller. The ECLYPSE Connected VAV Controller
is designed to control any variable air volume (VAV) box. It supports BACnet/IP communication and is a listed BACnet Building Controller (B-BC). The
Connected VAV Controller comes with an embedded web server that enables web-based VAV application configuration and a visualization interface. It
also features embedded scheduling, alarming, and logging. Control logic and graphic user interface can be customized as required for the application.
The ECLYPSE Connected VAV Controller meets the requirements of VAV zone applications, including: Cooling with Reheat VAV Box & Perimeter Heat-
ing, Parallel Fan VAV Box, Series Fan VAV Box, and Room Pressurization.
This document describes the hardware installation procedures for the following controllers: ECY-VAV and ECY-VAV-PoE. The related terminal covers
are also covered.

General Installation Requirements

For proper installation and subsequent operation of each controller, pay special attention to the following recommendations:
£ Upon unpacking the product, inspect the contents of the carton for shipping damages. Do not install damaged modules.
£ Avoid areas where corroding, deteriorating or explosive vapors, fumes or gases may be present.
£ Ensure the mounting surface can support the controller, DIN rail, and any user-supplied enclosure.
£ When installed in an enclosure, select one that provides sufficient surface area to dissipate the heat generated by the controller and by any other
devices installed in the enclosure. A metal enclosure is preferred. If necessary, provide active cooling for the enclosure.
£ The controller’s datasheet specifies the power consumption (amount of heat generated), the operating temperature range, and other environmental
conditions the controller is designed to operate under.
£ Ensure that all equipment is installed according to local, regional, and national regulations.
£ If the controller is used and/or installed in a manner not specified by Distech Controls, the functionality and the protection provided by the controller
may be impaired.

Any type of modification to any Distech Controls product will void the product’s warranty.

Take reasonable precautions to prevent electrostatic discharges to the controller when installing, servicing or
operating the controller. Discharge accumulated static electricity by touching one’s hand to a well-grounded
object before working with the controller.
Device Markings (Symbols)
Certain markings (symbols) can be found on the controller and are defined as follows:

Symbol Description
CE marking: the device conforms to the requirements of applicable EC directives.

UKCA marking: the device conforms to the requirements of applicable Great Britain regulations.

Products must be disposed of at the end of their useful life according to local regulations.

Read the Hardware Installation Guide for more information.

For indoor use only.

UL marking: conforms to the requirements of the UL certification.

FCC marking: This device complies with FCC rules part 15, subpart B, class B.

Warning Symbol: Significant information required. Refer to the Hardware Installation Guide.

Alternating Current
Direct Current

General Wiring Recommendations

Risk of Electric Shock: Turn off power before any kind of servicing to avoid electric shock.

£ All wiring must comply with electrical wiring diagrams as well as national and local electrical codes.
£ To connect the wiring to a device, use the terminal connectors. Use a small flat screwdriver to tighten the terminal connector screws once the wires
have been inserted (strip length: 0.25’’ (6 mm), maximum tightening torque 0,4 Nm (3.45 in-lb)).
£ Comply with all network and power supply guidelines outlined in the Network Guide.
£ Keep wiring separate according to their function and purpose to avoid any ambient noise transmission to other wires. Use strapping to keep these
wires separated. For example, keep power, hazardous voltage, SELV, PELV, network, and input wiring separate from each other.
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£ Power cables must be between 18 and 14 gauge (0.82 to 2.1mm cross-sectional area). When connecting one wire to a controller’s terminal block
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clamping cage (pole), the wire must be between 22 and 14 gauge (0.33 and 2.1mm cross-sectional area). When connecting two wires to a con-
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troller’s terminal block clamping cage, both wires must be the same thickness, both wires must be between 22 and 16 gauge (0.33 to 1.3mm cross-
sectional area), and both wires must be of the same type (solid or stranded). Twist the wires together and insert then into the controller’s terminal
block clamping cage. For any other wiring combination (mixed wire thickness, mixed solid and stranded conductors, more than three wires, wire
thickness is out of range), twist the wires together and use a wire nut and a pig tail to connect to the controller’s terminal block connector as show
below.
Wire Nuts

Pigtails Wire Connections

Terminal Block
Connector

Controller

Figure 2: Using a Wire Nut and Pigtail to Wire the Controller

£ Keep input and output wiring in conduits, trays or close to the building frame if possible.

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£ Always use unshielded cabling with a minimum Category 5 (CAT5) cable for ethernet communications.
£ Do not connect the universal inputs, analog/digital outputs or common terminals to earth or chassis ground (unless stated otherwise and/or using
shielded Ethernet cable).

Module Enclosure Dimensions

5.51 [139.93]
2.75 [69.96] 3.70 [94.04]

2.27 [57.62] 2.27 [57.62] 1.25 [31.75]

Damper Shaft
0.40 [10.05]
Clamping
Mechanism
0.86 [21.95]

Opening for
Damper Shaft

Typical Electrical Connectors

6.09 [154.76]
Actuator
Clutch for
Typical Electrical Connectors

7.90 [200.61]
Manual
Adjustment

Front Profile
±0.20
[± 5]
0.55 [13.85] Sliding Grommet Pressure Sensor Inputs –
High-Low Sensor Connection
Polarity is Unimportant Inches [Millimeters]

Figure 3: ECY-VAV Model Dimensions and Component Identification (Typical)

8.17 [207.59] 3.70 [94.04]
2.75 [69.96] 5.42 [137.63] 1.25 [31.75]
2.27 [57.62]

0.40 [10.05]

0.86 [21.95]

6.09 [154.76]
½-inch
7.90 [200.61] knockout: Ø 0.875 (7/8)
[Ø 22.23]
2 Positions

Front Profile
±0.20
[± 5]
0.55 [13.85]
Sliding Grommet Inches [Millimeters]

Figure 4: ECY-VAV-PoE Model Dimensions

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 10.84 [275.26] 3.70 [94.04]
5.42 [137.63] 1.25 [31.75]

0.40 [10.05]

0.86 [21.95]

6.09 [154.76]
½-inch
7.90 [200.61] knockout: Ø 0.875 (7/8)
[Ø 22.23]
4 Positions

Front Profile
±0.20
[± 5]
0.55 [13.85]
Sliding Grommet Inches [Millimeters]

Figure 5: ECY-VAV Series Controllers with Terminal Covers Dimensions (Typical)

Configuration Jumper Location and Identification

Controllers have the following onsite configurable jumpers. Remove the ECY-VAV Series controller’s cover to access these items.

Cover Removed

POWER

RESET

STATUS

Jumpers for Digital Outputs (DO)

DO3 & DO4 Power Source
Triac Internal Triac External
Power* Powered

Jumpers for FUSE

DO1 & DO2

* Factory-default positions

Figure 6: ECY-VAV Series Controller Jumper, Reset Button, and LED Indicator Locations.

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The ECY-VAV-PoE Controller must be used with an IEEE 802.3at type 2 certified network switch that can supply 25.5 W at the powered device. Each of
the switch’s ports must be configured for static (hardware) power negotiation (that is, Data Link Layer Classification is not supported).
By default, the jumpers for this controller are set to the IEEE 802.3at 25.5W position (the factory default setting). With the IEEE 802.3at network switch,
the amount of power supplied to the device is set to be automatically negotiated (Auto position).

Mounting Instructions
Each controller is specially designed for easy installation either directly on an air duct or in a panel by using the integrated mounting collar and the screw
that is provided with the controller. This mounting arrangement opposes the torque applied to the damper shaft.
If you are installing an ECY-VAV-PoE Model or a controller with terminal covers, see Mounting Procedure for Terminal Covers [pg. 5]. If you are in-
stalling an ECY-VAV Model, see VAV Controller Mounting Procedure [pg. 6].

Mounting Position
To prevent condensation on the VAV box’s damper shaft from entering the controller’s electronics, the controller’s mounting orientation should be any
position above the damper shaft (between 0 and 180°) so that any condensation from the damper shaft will fall away from the controller’s electronics.
Further countermeasures may be required in some installations. This is important in hot, humid climates where the VAV box is located near exterior
doors or loading bays that may be blocked open or when the VAV box air supply is below 50°F (10°C).
90°

0° 180°

VAV Box Shaft

270°

Figure 7: Recommended Mounting Position Angle Range

Mounting Procedure for Terminal Covers

Terminal covers can be added to any VAV controller to protect inadvertent contact with the controller’s electrical connections.
£ A terminal cover kit can be added to both sides of the controller.
£ The ECY-VAV-PoE models come with a single terminal cover that has internal circuitry which must be installed on the side shown in Figure 4. A
second terminal cover can be added to the other side of the ECY-VAV-PoE model controller; see Figure 5.
Controllers with terminal block covers can only be mounted on a flat surface that is sufficiently large to provide space around the installation. In this sce-
nario, conductors must be made inaccessible and wiring must comply with local wiring regulations and methods appropriate for fixed equipment installa-
tion in a building (the use of cable conduits and trunking for example).
1. Separate the cover from the base of the terminal covers.
2. Attach the base of the terminal cover(s) to the underside of the VAV controller’s body with the tabs shown in Figure 8 .
3. Install the VAV controller according to the next procedure, VAV Controller Mounting Procedure.
Tabs that latch to the VAV controller’s body

Figure 8: Terminal Cover Attachment Tabs

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4. Connect and wire the controller according to the procedures shown later in this document.

VAV Controller Mounting Procedure

Mount the controller as follows:
1. The VAV controller comes with the sliding grommet pre-installed.
2. Orient the controller into position on to the damper shaft so that wiring connections are easily accessible. The controller must be fitted onto the shaft
such that the base of the controller is parallel to the VAV box (perpendicular to the damper shaft). If the damper shaft has an external bushing that
prevents the controller from being mounted flush to the side of the VAV box, use a spacer of the same thickness to compensate and to ensure the
controller is at a right-angle to the shaft to prevent binding.
3. Screw the controller onto the VAV box through the controller’s Sliding Grommet. The sliding grommet allows the controller to move back and forth
when the VAV box’s damper shaft is off center. Ensure to center the grommet along its travel range and ensure that the screw enters the VAV box at
a right angle. Using a power screwdriver with a 6” extension (Figure 9), attach the controller to the VAV box with the 1” [25mm] screw provided with
the controller (Figure 10) through the controller's sliding grommet as shown in Figure 12. Otherwise, mark the positions for the screw on the VAV box
with a punch and then drill a hole the into the VAV box. Then attach the controller to the VAV box with the 1” [25mm] screw provided with the con-
troller.

Figure 9: Screwdriver Shaft Extension

90° At Installation, Operational

Align Grommet
Grommet to Travel
this Mark Range

9 0° Sliding Grommet

Figure 10: Supplied Mounting Hardware – Drive the screw at a right-angle to the VAV Box
Avoid over-tightening the screw so as to not strip the threads. Make sure the screw does not pierce too far into the VAV box and interfere
with damper blade movement.

4. Find the damper position by the marking typically found on the end of the damper shaft.

Figure 11: Typical Damper Shaft End Marking

5. Determine the direction required to close the damper: Clockwise (CW) or Counterclockwise (CCW). Turn the damper shaft with a pair of pliers to fully
close the damper for 90° boxes or fully open the damper for 45° or 60° boxes
6. Press and hold down the Actuator Clutch for Manual Adjustment button (see Figure 3), and turn the controller’s shaft coupler until it touches the me-
chanical end-stop to either the fully closed position (90° boxes) or the fully open position (45° and 60° boxes).
7. For 90° VAV boxes: If the damper closes CCW, turn the coupler to the CCW mechanical stop limit. If the damper closes CW, turn the coupler to the
CW mechanical stop limit. The open mechanical stop is factory preset for 90° boxes.
For 45° and 60° VAV boxes: The mechanical stops must be set for both the fully closed and fully open damper positions. By installing the controller at
the fully open position, the controller provides the open mechanical stop for 45° and 60° boxes. The closed damper seal provides the fully closed
stop.
8. Tighten the U-Bolt clamp on to the damper shaft using an 5/16 in (8 mm) wrench or socket. Tighten the bolts between 100 and 130 lb-in (11 and 15
N-m).
9. Test for free damper shaft movement: Press and hold down the Actuator Clutch For Manual Adjustment button and manually turn the actuator cou-
pling to be certain that the actuator can rotate from full closed to full open positions without binding.
10. Connect the VAV box’s flow sensor tubing to the controller’s Pressure Sensor Inputs. The connection is polarity free (high-low ports are interchange-
able). Create a condensation trap in the pneumatic tubing by forming it into a vertical loop.
11. Finalize the installation by rotating the damper to the full open position.

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 VAV Box

Damper Minimum:
Shaft >1.50" >40.00

Sliding Grommet

Opening for
Damper Shaft

Inches Millimeters Mounting Screw

Figure 12: Standard Mounting Method: Mounting a controller on a damper shaft

Power Wiring (ECY-VAV Model)

Voltage: 24VAC/DC; ± 15%, Class 2
For terminal block connector wiring best practices, see General Wiring Recommendations [pg. 2].
See the VAV-Smart Room Control Device Calculator available for download from our website to determine the power requirements for each ECY‑VAV
model being installed.
ECY-VAV-PoE model controllers are powered by their network connection only. See Communications Wiring [pg. 12].

This is a Class 2 Product. Use a Class 2 transformer only (rated at 100VA or less at 24VAC) to power the controller(s).

When calculating a controller’s power consumption to size the 24VAC transformer, you must also add the external loads the controller is going to supply,
including the power consumption of any connected subnet modules (for example, for Allure EC-Smart-Vue sensors).
It is recommended to wire only one controller per 24VAC transformer.
If only one 24VAC transformer is available, determine the maximum number of daisy-chained VAVs that can be supplied on a single power cable sup-
plied by a 100 VA transformer, according to the controller’s expected power consumption including external loads, the cable’s wire gauge, and the total
cable length from the following table. Any installation condition that is outside of the parameters of the following graph should be avoided.
Daisy-chaining power to controllers is not permitted when a controller’s expected power consumption including external loads is over 15VA. In this case
the controller must be connected to the 24VAC transformer in a star topology. The transformer must be installed in close proximity to the controller ac-
cording to the cable gauge and total load.

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Figure 13: Maximum number of ECY-VAV devices on a daisy-chain at evenly spaced intervals
Laboratory testing conditions for the above graph are as follows:
£ Distance between each VAV is evenly spaced along the entire wire length
£ Transformer specification: 100VA (120/24VAC)
£ Tested at room temperature with low voltage line conditions: 108VAC (50Hz)

Daisy-Chain Wiring
Use an external fuse on the 24VAC side (secondary side) of the transformer, as shown below to protect all controllers against power line spikes.
Maintain consistent polarity when connecting controllers and devices to the transformer. That is, the COM terminal of each controller and each peripheral
should be connected to the same terminal on the secondary side of the transformer.

The COM terminals of the controller are internally wired to the ground terminal of the power supply connector. Connecting a peripheral or
another controller to the same transformer without maintaining polarity between these devices will cause a short circuit.

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 Controller 1
Controller 2
Fuse: 4 A Max.
Fast Acting
24V AC 24V AC
24V COM 24V COM
24 VAC AC

Transformer

Electrical System Ground –

! At Transformer Only

Figure 14: ECY-VAV Model Power Wiring

The following diagram shows the recommended wiring of the ECY-VAV Controller with and without a 3-wire peripheral. This configuration applies either
to a daisy-chain configuration or configuration with separate transformers. Note that internally the COM terminals are no longer connected to the 24VAC
COM terminal but rather to the ground ( ) terminal.

Without 3-wire With 3-wire

peripheral peripheral

UO 6 Fuse: 4 A Max. UO 6 24V AC

COM Fast Acting COM 24V COM COM
UO 5 24V AC UO 5 0 – 10V UO 5
24V AC
24V COM 24V AC
24V COM
24V COM
24 VAC AC

Transformer
OR
Chassis or
Earth Ground
Electrical System Ground –
! At Transformer Only

Figure 15: ECY-VAV Model Power Wiring With and Without 3-Wire Peripherals

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Input Wiring
Input options must be properly configured in EC-gfxProgram to ensure correct input readings. The table below shows the controller’s available universal
input designation. For terminal block connector wiring best practices, see General Wiring Recommendations [pg. 2]. Inputs can be connected as follows.

Before connecting a sensor to the controller, refer to the installation guide of the equipment manufacturer.

£ For a wire length less than 75’ (23m), either a shielded or unshielded 18AWG wire may be used.
£ For a wire up to 200’ (61m) long, a shielded 18AWG wire is recommended.
£ The shield of the wire should be grounded on the controller side only and the shield length should be kept as short as possible.

Sensor Input Type ECY-VAV Input Input Connection Diagram

Designation
£ Dry Contact input. £ UIx UIx, DIx or SIx
Digital Dry Contact To Digital Input
£ Pulsed input. £ DIx NO-NC
COM

£ Pulse input used with a 2-wire sensor powered by its own power source – £ UIx +5 VDC Controller
this input supports a maximum input frequency of 1Hz (500ms minimum ON/ £ DIx Pulse Input
OFF). Connect the pulse input according to the figure for a pulse meter that 10 kവ Equivalent
can pull-down a +5VDC supply with a 10KΩ pull-up resistor (Internal supply Circuit
UIx or DIx
Pulse Meter +
type). - To Pulse Count
Output
COM Accumulator

£ RTD input (for example, 1000Ω). £ UIx UIx or SIx To Analog-To-

RTD/
£ Thermistor Input (for example, 10kΩ type II and III). Thermistor
Digital Converter
COM

£ Resistive input, maximum 350kΩ (for example, use with 10kΩ and 100kΩ £ UIx 3RWHQWLRPHWHU UIx or SIx To Analog-To-
potentiometers). Nവ
Digital Converter
COM

£ 0 to 20mA input used with a 2-wire, 0 to 20mA sensor powered by the con- £ UIx +18VDC To Analog-
troller’s internal 18VDC power supply. To-Digital
+ Converter
£ An on-board 18VDC power supply can provide the necessary power for Sensor -
0-20mA UIx
20mA current loop sensor operation.
COM
249Ω / ¼W
£ Connect a 249Ω resistor between the UIx and COM terminals.
£ 0 to 20mA input used with a 2-wire, 0 to 20mA sensor powered by an exter- £ UIx 249Ω ¼W
nal 24 AC/DC power supply. 0-20mA
To Analog-To-
UIx Digital Converter
£ Connect a 249Ω resistor between the UIx and COM terminals. -
Sensor +

24VDC COM

£ 0 to 20mA input used with a 3-wire, 0 to 20mA sensor powered by an exter- £ UIx 249Ω ¼W
nal 24 AC/DC power supply. To Analog-To-
0-20mA Digital Converter
£ Connect a 249Ω resistor between the UIx and COM terminals. Sensor +
UIx
Common
When daisy-chaining two or more controllers on one transformer, wire the 24VAC COM
controller according to Figure 14. AC

£ 0 to 20mA input used with a sensor powered by its own power source. £ UIx 249Ω ¼W

£ Connect a 249Ω resistor between the UIx and COM terminals. To Analog-To-
0-20mA
UIx Digital Converter
+
Sensor -
COM

£ Voltage input used with a 3-wire 0 to 10VDC or 0 to 5VDC sensor powered £ UIx UIx
+
by an external 24 AC/DC power supply. 0-10V
Common To Analog-To-
Sensor COM
24VAC Digital Converter
When daisy-chaining two or more controllers on one transformer, wire the AC
controller according to Figure 14.
£ Voltage input used with a 0 to 10VDC or 0 to 5VDC sensor powered by its £ UIx UIx To Analog-
0-10V +
own power source. Sensor - To-Digital
COM Converter

Table 1: ECY-VAV Input Wiring

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Output Wiring
Output options must be properly configured in EC-gfxProgram to ensure correct output values. For terminal block connector wiring best practices, see
General Wiring Recommendations [pg. 2].
Power may be available from ECY-VAV-PoE controllers to power external loads; see the table below.
Outputs can be connected as follows.

Before connecting an output device (actuator, relay, etc.) to the controller, refer to the datasheet and installation
guide of the equipment manufacturer.

£ For a wire length less than 75’ (23m) long, either a shielded or unshielded 18AWG wire may be used.
£ For a wire length up to 200’ (61m) long, a shielded 18AWG wire is recommended.
£ The shield of the wire should be grounded on the controller side and the shield length should be kept as
short as possible.
£ Triac outputs are factory set for internal power.

Control Output Type Output Output Connection Diagram

Designation
£ Discrete 0 or 12VDC digital, Pulse, or PWM output controlling a 12VDC £ UOx From UOx
A1
relay. Digital
Output A2
Cx
12VDC Relay
£ 0 to 10VDC voltage output. £ UOx
From Digital- UOx
0-10V
To-Analog
Output Common
Cx

£ 0 to 10VDC voltage output controlling an analog actuator that is powered £ UOx Actuator
by an external 24VAC power source. From Digital- UOx
0-10V
£ This output can source up to 20 mA To-Analog
Output ~ or +
Cx 24VAC
or -

£ 0 to 10VDC voltage output controlling an analog actuator that is powered £ UOx ECY-VAV-PoE
by the ECY-VAV-PoE controller’s power over Ethernet IEEE 802.3at cer- Actuator
tified switch. From Digital- UOx
0-10V
To-Analog
£ Power is taken from the controller’s power input terminals (24VAC and
24V COM) to power external loads up to 15 Watts total maximum .
2 Output ~ or +
COM
or -
24VAC
24V COM

£ 1 to 10VDC voltage output controlling dimmable lighting ballasts that re- £ UOx Ballast
quire a current sink output (pull-down). From Digital- UOx
0-10V
£ This output can sink up to 5mA. To-Analog
Output Common
COM
Line
VAC
Neutral

£ Discrete digital, Pulse, or PWM output: 24VAC externally-powered triac £ DOx

1
JUMPER DOx A1
controlling a relay .
SETTING Cx-x A2
£ Set the jumper according to Figure 6. AC
24VAC Relay

£ Discrete digital, Pulse, or PWM output: 24VAC internally-powered triac £ DOx

1,2
JUMPER DOx A1
controlling a relay
SETTING Cx-x A2
Set the jumper according to Figure 6.
24VAC Relay

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 Control Output Type Output Output Connection Diagram
Designation
1
£ 24VAC externally-powered triac output controlling a floating actuator . £ DOx Actuator
£ Set the jumper according to Figure 6.
DOx ~
JUMPER 24VAC
Cx-x
SETTING
DOx ~

1,2
£ 24VAC internally-powered triac output controlling a floating actuator . £ DOx Actuator
£ Set the jumper according to Figure 6.
DOx ~
JUMPER
Cx-x
SETTING
DOx ~

1. Maximum output current for all triac outputs is 0.5A continuous or 1A @ 15% duty cycle for a 10-minute period.
2. The ECY-VAV-PoE model can source up to 15 Watts total maximum to external loads from the controller’s power over Ethernet IEEE 802.3at certified switch.

Communications Wiring
The ECLYPSE User Guide provides extensive information and requirements to implement a BACnet IP network. It contains information about network
topology, wire length restrictions, cable type, device IP addressing, radio path planning (when the ECLYPSE Wi-Fi Adapter is connected to the con-
troller), etc. It can be downloaded from our website. For optimal performance, use Distech Controls category 5e network cable or refer to the ECLYPSE
User Guide for cable specifications.
Controllers are uniquely identified on the network by their MAC address. This identifier is printed on a label located on the side of the controller and on its
shipping box. Get a printed copy of the building’s floor plan. During controller installation, peel the MAC address stickers off of the shipping box and put it
on the floor plan where the controller has been installed. This MAC address is used as part of the controller’s factory-default Wi-Fi access point name
and its network hostname.

Label

Bar Code
MAC: MAC Address
Model: ECY-VAVXXXX

For example, for a MAC Address of : 76:a5:04:cd:4a:d1

The factory-default name for the Wi-Fi access point is ECLYPSE-CD4AD1
The factory-default hostname is eclypse-cd4ad1.local

Figure 16: Finding the controllers MAC Address

There are two methods to connect to the controller: wired (Ethernet connection) or wireless (when the ECLYPSE Wi-Fi Adapter is connected to the con-
troller).

Wired Connection
Network connections can be daisy-chained.

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Figure 17: ECY-VAV Model Communications Wiring

ECY-VAV-PoE Model Wired Connection

The ECY-VAV-PoE model uses the network wiring to provide both data connection and the electrical power it needs to operate. The electrical power is
provided by the connected network switch. This controller must be used with an IEEE 802.3at certified network switch that is configured such that its de-
fault power allocation mode will always provide the maximum available power to the ECY-VAV-PoE device without negotiation. You must administratively
disable any other power negotiation protocols on the switch interface – see the switch’s configuration guide for more information.
A network connection to this model cannot be daisy-chained; each controller must be directly connected to the Network PoE switch.

PoE
Circuit
Board
Network
Data Network Data
with PoE Network PoE Only
Switch

PC

OR
Chassis or
PoE Network Earth ground
Connection Power
Recommended
Ground
Connection

Figure 18: Providing Power and Network Connectivity to an ECY-VAV-PoE Model.

To remove power from an ECY-VAV-PoE controller, disconnect the “PoE Network Connection” shown in Figure 17.

Wireless Connection
Once the ECLYPSE Wi-Fi Adapter has been connected to the controller, a Wi-Fi hotspot becomes available that allows you to connect to the controller’s
configuration Web interface with your PC.
On your PC’s wireless networks, look for an access point named ECLYPSE-XXYYZZ where XXYYZZ are the last 6 hexadecimal characters of the con-
troller’s MAC address (see above). The default password for the wireless network is: eclypse1234

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Configuring the Controller
Any of the following methods can be used to connect to the controller’s interface in order to configure it:
£ Using the XpressNetwork Utility
£ Using the controller’s factory-default Hostname in the Web browser
£ Using the controller’s IP address in the Web browser

Using the XpressNetwork Utility

The XpressNetwork Utility is a software application that runs on a PC that allows you to discover all ECY Series controllers connected to an IP network’s
subnetwork or Wi-Fi network and to perform a range of operations on many controllers at once: you can set each controller’s Hostname and IP address,
launch EC-gfxProgram to program the controller, or you can access the controller’s configuration Web interface. See the XpressNetwork Utility User
Guide for more information.
XpressNetwork Companion mobile app can be installed on your smartphone and it works with the QR code marked on the controller’s faceplate which
encodes the controller’s MAC address and host ID. By scanning the QR code, the app records this information to which you assign a hostname. Once
the QR codes for all controllers have been read in, the app‘s information is transferred to the XpressNetwork Utility where it is used to populate the rele-
vant data fields. See the XpressNetwork Utility User Guide for more information.

Figure 19: Typical QR Code

Using the Controller’s Factory-default Hostname in a Web Browser

Controllers have a factory-default hostname that you can use instead of an IP address to connect to it. The hostname can be used in a Web browser’s
address bar or in the EC-gfxProgram’s Connect to screen. When installing the latest version of EC-gfxProgram and your PC does not have the Bonjour
service installed, a link to install the Bonjour service is provided. The Bonjour service must be installed on your PC to allow your PC to discover con-
trollers by their hostname.
If your PC is unable to resolve the controller’s hostname, you must connect your PC to the controller through Ethernet or Wi-Fi so that your PC only sees
the controller network. For example, in this case, your PC must be disconnected from all other networks such as a corporate network or the Internet. If
necessary, temporarily disconnect your PC’s network cable from its Ethernet port.
The controller’s factory-default hostname is eclypse-xxxxxx.local where xxxxxx is the last 6 characters of the MAC address printed on a sticker located
on the side of the controller. See above.
For example, the sticker on the side of a controller shows that its MAC address is 76:a5:04:cd:4a:d1. Connect to the controller’s Web interface as fol-
lows:
1. Open your Web browser.
2. In the Web browser’s address bar, type https://eclypse-cd4ad1.local and click go.
3. Login to the controller. Then set the controller’s configuration parameters in the controller’s configuration Web interface. See Connecting to the Con-
troller’s Configuration Web Interface.

Using the Controller’s IP Address in a Web Browser

Connect to a controller through its IP address as follows:
£ For a Wi-Fi Network Connection:
1. Open your Web browser.
2. In the Web browser’s address bar, type https://192.168.0.1 (the controller’s factory-default wireless hotspot IP address) and click go.
3. Login to the controller. Then set the controller’s configuration parameters in the controller’s configuration Web interface. See Connecting to the Con-
troller’s Configuration Web Interface.
£ For an Ethernet Network Connection: You must know the controller’s current IP address (from the DHCP server for example).
1. Open your Web browser.
2. In the Web browser’s address bar, enter the controller’s IP address and click go.
3. Login to the controller. Then set the controller’s configuration parameters in the controller’s configuration Web interface. See Connecting to the Con-
troller’s Configuration Web Interface.

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At the first connection to an ECLYPSE Controller you will be forced to change the password to a strong password for the admin account to protect ac-
cess to the controller.
In Network Settings, configure the controller’s network parameters so that they are compatible with your network. See the ECLYPSE User Guide for
more information about network settings and how to secure the controller. It is important to create new user accounts with strong passwords to protect
the controller from unauthorized access. Remove the factory default admin account as this is a commonly known security breech (only the password for
this user account needs to be compromized).

Subnet Wiring
Supported Allure Series communicating sensors are connected to the SUBNET port modular connector of the controller with a standard Category 5e
Ethernet patch cable fitted with RJ-45 connectors.
The ECLYPSE User Guide provides extensive information and requirements for the connection of an Allure series communicating sensor. It contains in-
formation about network topology and length, cable type, setting the Subnet ID, etc. It can be downloaded from our website. See also the Hardware In-
stallation Guide supplied with the Allure series communicating sensor.

M-Bus Communications Wiring

M-Bus communications are made by connecting meters directly in an M-Bus port.
The ECY-VAV integrates one M-Bus port when connected to an ECY-MBUS extension module via a USB connection.
The M-Bus port must be configured in EC-gfxProgram prior to use. M-Bus meters are integrated into EC-gfxProgram using the M-Bus device block.

Maximum M-Bus Device Wiring Length

The following information provides wiring limitations for M-Bus devices. The wiring length provided below was tested as a worst-case scenario with all
meters being located at the end of the bus. If meters are more evenly spaced along the bus, then the maximum wiring length can possibly be increased.
Testing Conditions:

Current per slave/meter 1.5 mA

Max ∆V accepted on the bus 2V
Cable capacity 110 nf/km
USB Connection:

M-Bus Meters AWG 15 AWG 22

300 Bps 2400 Bps 9600 Bps 300 Bps 2400 Bps 9600 Bps
3 12000 m (39370 ft) 4500 m (14763 ft) 2400 m (7874 ft) 4000 m (13123 ft) 2200 m (7217 ft) 1150 m (3773 ft)
Table 2: Maximum Wiring Length from the Controller to the Last M-Bus Meter on USB connection

Using the Reset Button

The reset button is located under the controller’s cover (see Figure 6). Depending on the amount of time the reset button is held down, different actions
are taken by the controller. The STATUS LED will turn off after each time interval. See Figure 6 for status LED indicator location.

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5 seconds Restart / reboot the controller.
10 seconds Reset both Ethernet and Wi-Fi IP addresses back to factory default settings.
20 seconds Reset the controller to its factory default settings. User accounts (user names and passwords) will also be reset to the
factory default settings and the controller license will be cleared.
If FIPS has been enabled on the controller, this will turn FIPS off.

Always backup the controller's license through the controller's Web interface before you hold the controller’s
reset button for 20 seconds. Once the controller reboots, you will have to install the license through the
controller's Web interface.
After you hold the controller’s reset button for 20 seconds, the controller’s HTTPS security certificates will be
regenerated. If you use HTTPS to connect to the controller, you will no longer be able to connect to the controller
from any PC that was used in the past to connect to the controller unless you delete the old HTTPS security
certificate from these PCs.

Maintenance
Regular Maintenance
Each controller requires minimal maintenance, but it is important to take note of the following:
£ Clean the outside of the controller by polishing it with a soft dry cloth.
£ Using a torque limited screw driver set to 0.4 Nm (3.54 in-lb), retighten terminal connector screws annually to ensure the wires remain securely at-
tached.

Disposal
The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive sets out regulations for the recycling and disposal of products. The WEEE2002/96/EG
Directive applies to standalone products, for example, products that can function entirely on their own and are not a part of another system or piece of
equipment.
For this reason Distech Controls products are exempt from the WEEE Directive. Nevertheless, Distech Controls products are marked with the WEEE
symbol , indicating devices are not to be thrown away in municipal waste.
Products must be disposed of at the end of their useful life according to local regulations and the WEEE Directive.

North American Emissions Compliance

United States

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Distech Controls could void the user's authority to operate
the equipment.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in
a residential and commercial installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Canada
This Class (B) digital apparatus meets all the requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe (B) respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

Specifications subject to change without notice.

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