The fan operates in automatic mode or at the selected speed with manual mode.
In automatic mode, the fan speed depends on the setpoint and the current room temperature. When the room temperature reaches the setpoint, the control valve closes and the fan switches off or stays at fan speed 1 according to the setting of parameters P151) (fan stage in dead zone Comfort on RDF600KN, RDF600KN/VB) and P60 (fan kick).
Factory setting for "Fan in the dead zone":
RDF600KN, RDF600KN/VB: Fan speed OFF: (P15 = 0, P60 = OFF)
RDF301…: Fan speed 1 (P60 = 0)2)
Note:
P15 is not implemented into RDF600KN, RDF600KN/VB SW version < V1.8.
On RDF301 and RDF301.50, it is recommended that the fan is running in deadzone, i.e. P60=0, or using a return air- or external temperature sensor.
Fan command value
Enable fan command value
The fan speed and mode can be changed via bus.
For this purpose, the fan command value needs to be enabled.
Fan operation
Fan stage 1-2-3
Fan output
The fan speed and mode can be monitored via bus.
3-speed fan control with modulating heating / cooling control
The individual switching points for ON of each fan stage can be adjusted via control parameters P55…P57. The fan speed switch off point is 20% below the switch on point. The diagrams below show fan speed control for modulating PI control.
w Room temperature setpoint |
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Q Fan speed |
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YH |
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YC |
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XpH Proportional band "Heating" |
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XpC Proportional band "Cooling" |
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Xdz Dead zone |
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Note:
The diagram only shows the PI thermostat’s proportional part.
3-speed fan control with ON/OFF heating / cooling control
On applications with 2-position control:
The switching point for low fan speed (Q1) is synchronized to the heating / cooling output. Parameter "Switching point fan speed low" P57 is not relevant.
The maximum switching range of the fan (XpHFan / XpCFan) is defined by the switching differential (SDH/SDC) via a look-up table.
T[°C] Room temperature |
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w Room temperature setpoint |
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Q Fan speed |
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Y Control command "Valve" |
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SDH Switching differential "Heating" |
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SDC Switching differential "Cooling" |
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Xdz Dead zone |
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XpHFan Switching range for fan "Heating" |
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XpCFan Switching range for fan "Cooling" |
Look-up table with
ON/OFF control
SDH/SDC [K] | 0.5 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 2.0 | 2.5 | 3.0 | 3.5 | 4.0 | >4.5 |
XpHFan/XpCFan [K] | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
1-speed / 3-speed fan
The thermostat can control a 1- or 3-speed fan (selected via control parameter P53). A 1-speed fan is connected to terminal Q1, a 3-speed fan to terminals Q1, Q2 and Q3.
Fan operation as per heating / cooling mode, or disabled
Fan operation can be limited to be active with cooling only or heating only, or even be totally disabled via control parameter "Fan operation" P52.
When fan operation is disabled, the fan symbol on the display disappears and pressing the fan button has no impact.
This function allows you to use the thermostat on universal applications such as chilled / heated ceilings and radiator, etc. (see section 3.6.6).
Fan minimum
on- time
In automatic mode, a dwelling time of 2 minutes (factory setting) is active. The fan maintains each speed for at least 2 minutes before it changes to the next speed. This minimum on-time can be adjusted from 1…6 minutes via parameter P59.
Fan operation in dead zone (fan kick)
In automatic fan mode and with the room temperature in the dead zone, the control valve is normally closed and the fan disabled. With the "Fan kick" function, the fan can be released from time to time at low speed for minimum on-time (see above) even if the valve is closed.
This function can be used to avoid damage from moisture due to a lack of air circulation, or to allow a return air temperature sensor to acquire the correct room temperature.
Periodic fan kick | Minimum on-time | Periodic fan kick | Minimum on-time |
The periodic fan kick time can be selected individually for Comfort mode via parameter P60, and for Economy mode via parameter P61.
Note: Fan kick value "0" means the fan runs continuously in the dead zone.
Fan kick value "OFF" means the fan does not run in the dead zone.
Fan operation in dead zone P15, Comfort mode (RDF600KN…)
Via parameter P15 in "Service Level", the fan speed in the dead zone (in Comfort mode) can be set according to customer preference.
The following options are available:
Fan does not run in the dead zone (P15=0),
Fan runs at low speed in Heating and Cooling mode (P15=1)
Fan runs at low speed in Cooling mode only (P15=2).
The functions "Fan in dead zone" (P15) and "Fan kick" (P60) are combined as follows:
P60 = 0 Fan runs continuously in the dead zone, P15 has no influence
P60 = OFF Fan operation in dead zone according to P15.
Note:
P15 is not implemented into RDF600KN, RDF600KN/VB SW version < V1.8.
Fan start
When the fan starts from standstill, it starts at speed 3 for 1 second to ensure safe fan motor start by overcoming inertia and friction (selected via parameter P58).
Fan overrun for electric heater
When the electric heater is switched off, the fan overruns for 60 seconds (parameter P54) to avoid overtemperature of the electric heater or prevent the thermal cutout from responding.
Fan failure
In case of fan failure, the thermostat cannot protect the electric heater against overtemperature. For this reason, the electric heater must feature a separate safety device (thermal cutout).
Clean fan filter reminder
The "Clean fan filter reminder" function counts the fan operating hours and displays message "FIL " to remind the user to clean the fan filter as soon as the threshold is reached. This does not impact the thermostat's operation, which continues to run normally. The function is set via parameter P62 (default = OFF (0)).
Fault information
The "Clean filter reminder" is reset when the operating mode is manually set to Protection and back.
Fan in Auto Timer mode
In Auto Timer mode , the default fan mode is automatic. The fan mode can be changed to Manual by pressing the FAN button. The fan returns to the automatic default mode after each switchover from Comfort to Economy mode, and vice versa.
Fan start delay
(RDF600KN…)
To let the heating / cooling coil reach its temperature, the fan start can be delayed by a time period set via parameter P67.
Note:
This function (via parameter P67) is not implemented into RDF600KN, RDF600KN/VB SW version < V1.8.