Data Aire DAP III

Modbus Integration Instructions

Data Aire, Inc.

230 West Blueridge Avenue
Orange, California 92865

Document Number: 600-000-459

September 2008
Revision 1.0
 DAP III Modbus Integration Instructions

Table of Contents
1 Overview .................................................................................................................. 3
2 Hardware Requirements and Installation ......................................................... 3
2.1 Required Network Card ...................................................................................... 3
2.2 Network card Installation.................................................................................... 3
2.3 Network wiring ................................................................................................... 5
3 Communication Port Setting ............................................................................... 6
4 Modbus Register Definitions .............................................................................. 7
4.1 Unit Status Points........................................................................................................... 7
4.2 Unit Alarm Points .......................................................................................................... 9
4.3 Unit Control Points ...................................................................................................... 11
4.4 Unit Setting Points ....................................................................................................... 11
4.5 Analog Module Status and Sensor Points (Optional) .................................................. 12
4.6 References......................................................................................................... 12

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1 Overview
The DAP III control panel supports the Modbus protocol integration with a BMS for the
system monitoring and control. This document describes all the requirements and
configuration steps to implement the interface in Modbus RTU, ASCII or TCP/IP.

2 Hardware Requirements and Installation

2.1 Required Network Card

2.1.1 The Modbus RTU or Modbus ASCII protocol interface requires a Data Aire RS-
485 Multidrop communication network card to be installed into the DAP III
Display board. The RS-485 Multidrop card part number is 160-400-383.

BOARD CONNECTOR

TEST JUMPER END JUMPER

Figure 1: Data Aire RS-485 Multidrop Communications Network card

2.1.2 The Modbus TCP/IP protocol interface requires a Data Aire Ethernet network
card to be installed into the DAP III Display board. The Ethernet card part
number is 160-400-385. This card is compliant with IEEE 802.3/802.3u
100BaseTX Ethernet standard and auto-negotiation at 10Mbps/ 100 Mbps.

BOARD CONNECTOR RJ-45 CONNECTOR

Figure 2: Data Aire Ethernet Communications Network card

2.2 Network Card Installation

IMPORTANT NOTE: The DAP III panel supports one network connection at a time
therefore only one type of the network card can be installed.

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2.2.1 For Modbus RTU and Modbus ASCII interface, plug an RS-485 Multidrop
communication network card to the Communication Header J1 of the DAP III
Display board. Make sure the End jumper is on “T” (Terminate) position if the
installed unit is the last unit in the communication loop. In some case, the End
jumper may not be required, check with the BMS manufacturer for the
requirement of this End jumper. See figure 3 below for the DAP III Display board
with an RS-485 Multidrop card installed.

After installing the network card, go to Menu 6-1 – Unit & Network ID in Group
Menu 6 – Network to set the unit network ID number. Go to Menu 6-2 –Network
Protocol to configure or verify the network protocol. Menu 6-2 to 6-7 are locked
menus, refer to the DAP III Operation Manual for the procedure of how to unlock
these menus before enter values. It is recommended to reset the DAP III panel
after changing the network protocol or the unit ID number.

Tx and Rx LED Communication Header J1

+ RS-485 Multidrop Communication card
_
RS-485 Communication Wiring Connections
Shield

Figure 3: DAP III Display Board With an RS-485 Multidrop Network Card

2.2.2 For Modbus TCP/IP interface, connect an Ethernet network card to the
Communication Header J1 of the DAP III Display board. See figure 4 below for
the DAP III Display board with an Ethernet card installed.

After installing the network card, go to Menu 6-1 – Unit and Network ID in Group
menu 6 to set the unit network ID. Go to Menu 6-2 –Network protocol to
configure the network protocol. Menu 6-2 to 6-7 are locked menus, refer to the

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DAP III Operation Manual for the procedure of how to unlock the menus before
altering them. Recommend resetting the DAP III panel after changing the
network protocol or the unit ID number.

Communication Header J1
RJ-45 Connector with Link and Activity LED

Ethernet Communication Card

Figure 4: DAP III Display Board With an Ethernet Network Card

2.3 Network Wiring

2.3.1 For RS-485 Multidrop network connection, the 18 AWG or 22 AWG shielded,
twisted pair cable is recommended. The network wiring should be wired in the
multidrop fashion: The RS-485 devices are wired in parallel. The wiring should
start from the RS-485 port of the BMS Gateway module. See Figure 3 above for
the DAP III RS-485 network wiring terminations.

RS-485 Modbus Gateway module

(Supplied by BMS manufacturer)
Gateway Module

BMS Computer
Twisted-pair Multidrop connection to Gateway module
Wiring to
next unit

DAP III Display board of unit #1 DAP III Display Board of unit #2
with RS-485 Multidrop card with RS-485 Multidrop card
(Supplied by Data Aire.) (Supplied by Data Aire)

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2.3.2 For the Ethernet connection, Use the CAT-5 Ethernet cable. The DAP III panel
should be connected to the same network with the BMS by a network switch or a
network hub. Each unit requires having a dedicated IP address. Consult with the
building IT personnel or building network administrator on IP addressing.

Network switch or hub

(Supplied by others)

Ethernet connection to BMS

BMS Computer

DAP III Display board of unit #1 DAP III Display board of unit #2
with Ethernet card (Supplied by with Ethernet card (Supplied by
Data Aire.) Data Aire.)

3 Communication Port Setting

3.1 The RS-485 communication Port for Modbus RTU and ASCII protocol is
configured as follow:
Baud Rate 9600
Word Length 8
Parity None
Stop Bits 1

Recommend setting for the Slave Response Timeout is 2000 msecs and the Delay
Between Polls is 200-300 msecs.

3.2 For Modbus TCP/IP communication, refer to the DAP III Operation Manual for the
procedure to enter an IP address to the DAP III for an Ethernet network
connection. The Modbus TCP/IP service port (Listen port) is set to 502.

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4 Modbus Register Definitions

Data type format references:
• Discrete inputs: Binary – Read only
• Input Registers: 16-bit Integer – Read only
• Coils: Binary – Read and write
• Holding Registers: 16- bit Integer – Read and write
Note: Divide the value by 10 for the decimal value reading.

4.1 Unit Status Points

Point Name Data Type Modbus Point Description

Register #
Dehumidification Discrete 10001 Unit is dehumidifying
Input
Humidification Discrete 10002 Unit is humidifying
Input
Energy Saver Cooling Discrete 10003 Energy saver function is active
Input
Cooling Inhibited Discrete 10004 Needed cooling is inhibited. See Unit
Input Control points for details.
Heating Inhibited Discrete 10005 Needed heating is inhibited. See Unit
Input Control Points for details.
Humidification Inhibited Discrete 10006 Needed humidification is inhibited. See
Input Unit Control points for details.
Dehumidification Inhibited Discrete 10007 Needed dehumidification is inhibited. See
Input Unit Control points for details.
Reheat During Discrete 10008 Reheat mode during dehumidification
Dehumidification Input
Chilled Water Temperature Input 30001 Chilled Water Temperature (0.1 F). This
(Optional Sensor) Register Temperature is only available when an
optional Chilled water sensor is installed.
Return Air Temperature Input 30002 Current Return air temperature (0.1 F)
Register
Discharge Air Temperature Input 30003 Current Discharge Temperature (0.1 F).
(Optional) Register This Temperature is only available when
an optional Discharge air sensor is installed
Humidity Input 30004 Current relative humidity of the return air.
Register
Cooling Stage Input 30005 Cooling stages are currently on (0-5). This
Register point only applies to DX unit
Heating Stage Input 30006 Heating stages are currently on (0-4)
Register
Chilled Water Valve Percent Input 30007 Chilled Water Valve percent open
Open Register (0-100%) (255 = off). This point only
applies to unit with Chilled water valve.
Humidifier Valve Open Input 30008 Humidifier Valve percent open (0-100)
(Optional Modulating Register (255 = off). This point only applies to unit
Humidifier) that has an optional modulating humidifier

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Point Name Data Type Modbus Point Description

Register #
High Temperature Input 30009 Maximum value of the Return air
In the Last 24 Hrs. Register temperature in the last 24 hours
Low Temperature Input 30010 Minimum value of the Return air
In the Last 24 Hrs. Register temperature in the last 24 hours
High Humidity Input 30011 Maximum value of the Return air relative
In the Last 24 Hrs. Register humidity in the last 24 hours
Low Humidity Input 30012 Minimum value of the Return air relative
In the Last 24 Hrs. Register humidity in the last 24 hours
Cooling Utilization Last Input 30013 Cooling Utilization of the last hour (0-100
Hour Register percent). This applies to DX unit only
Heating Utilization Last Input 30014 Heating Utilization of the last hour (0-100
Hour Register percent)
Chilled Water Utilization Last Input 30015 Chilled Water valve Utilization of the last
Hour Register hour (0-100 percent). This applies to unit
with Chilled water unit only
Humidifier Utilization Last Input 30016 Humidifier Utilization of the last hour (0-
Hour Register 100 percent)
Compressor #1 Runtime Input 30017 The total runtime of the compressor #1
Register (Hour)
Compressor #2 Runtime Input 30018 The total runtime of the compressor #2
Register (Hour)
Compressor #3 Runtime Input 30019 The total runtime of the compressor #3
Register (Hour)
Compressor #4 Runtime Input 30020 The total runtime of the compressor #4
Register (Hour)
Heat stage #1 Runtime Input 30021 The total runtime of the heating stage #1
Register (Hour)
Heat stage #2 Runtime Input 30022 The total runtime of the heating stage #2
Register (Hour)
Heat stage #3 Runtime Input 30023 The total runtime of the heating stage #3
Register (Hour)
Humidifier Runtime Input 30024 The total runtime of the humidifier
Register (Hour)
Blower Runtime Input 30025 The total runtime of the blower motor
Register (Hour)
Condenser Runtime Input 30026 The total runtime of the condenser. This
(Optional) Register will be available when the optional Relay
module is installed
Dehumidification Runtime Input 30027 The total runtime of the dehumidification
Register
Energy Saver Cooling Input 30028 The total runtime of the energy saver
Runtime (optional) Register chilled water valve. This applies to the DX
unit with energy saver cooling only.
Chilled Water Cooling Input 30029 The total runtime of the chilled water
Runtime Register valve. This applies to chilled water unit
only

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4.2 Unit Alarm Points

Point Name Data Type Modbus Point Description

Register #
Water Under floor Detected Discrete 10009 Water detected under floor detection
Alarm Input alarm
No Air Flow Alarm Discrete 10010 Loss of the airflow alarm
Input
Dirty Filter Alarm Discrete 10011 Filters clogged alarm
Input
Humidifier Problem Alarm Discrete 10012 Loss of the humidifier make-up water
Input pressure alarm
Low Voltage Warning Discrete 10013 DC Power supply voltage of the DAP III
Input boards drops below the required level.
Fire Stat Trip Alarm Discrete 10014 The return air temperature rises above the
Input Fire stat temperature setting limit
Compressor Short Cycle Alarm Discrete 10015 Compressor short cycle warning is on.
Input
Power Problem or Unit Restart Discrete 10016 Power reset or unit restart notification
Warning Input
Humidity Sensor Problem Discrete 10017 Faulty relative humidity sensor detected
Alarm Input
Temperature Sensor Problem Discrete 10018 Faulty return air temperature sensor
Alarm Input detected
Scheduled Maintenance Due Discrete 10019 Blower runtime has elapsed the
Input programmed scheduled maintenance hour
High Pressure/Internal Discrete 10020 Compressor #1 high pressure switch or
Overload: Compressor 1 Alarm Input compressor internal overload relay trips
Low Pressure Compressor 1 Discrete 10021 Compressor # 1 low pressure switch
Alarm Input opens
High Pressure/Internal Discrete 10022 Compressor #2 high pressure switch or
Overload: Compressor 2 Alarm Input compressor internal overload relay trips
Low Pressure Compressor 2 Discrete 10023 Compressor # 2 low pressure switch
Alarm Input opens
Smoke Detected Alarm Discrete 10024 Smoke detected, unit shutdown. This
(Optional) Input point is only available when an optional
smoke detector is installed
No Water Flow Alarm Discrete 10025 Loss of water flow on calling for cooling.
(Optional) Input This point is only available when an
optional water flow switch is installed
Discharge Air Temperature Discrete 10026 Faulty Discharge air temperature sensor
Sensor Problem (Optional) Input detected. This point only applies when an
optional discharge air sensor is installed
High Temperature Alarm Discrete 10027 The return air temperature rises above the
Input High temperature alarm limit setting
Low Temperature Alarm Discrete 10028 The return air temperature drops below
Input the Low temperature alarm limit setting.
High Humidity Alarm Discrete 10029 The relative humidity rises above the
Input High humidity alarm limit setting
Low Humidity Alarm Discrete 10030 The relative humidity drops below the
Input Low humidity alarm limit setting.
Fan Motor Overload Alarm Discrete 10031 The optional fan motor overloads trip.
(Optional) Input

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Point Name Data Type Modbus Point Description

Register #
Local Alarm 1 Discrete 10032 The optional alarm input 1 is
(Optional) Input programmed to Local alarm #1: See tag
inside door and the alarm signal is active
Local alarm 2 Discrete 10033 The optional alarm input 2 is
(Optional) Input programmed to Local alarm #2: See tag
inside door and the alarm signal is active
Local Alarm 3 Discrete 10034 The optional alarm input 3 is
(Optional) Input programmed to Local alarm #3: See tag
inside door and the alarm signal is active
Local Alarm 4 Discrete 10035 The optional alarm input 4 is
(Optional) Input programmed to Local alarm #4: See tag
inside door and the alarm signal is active
Standby Pump On Alarm Discrete 10036 The optional alarm input is programmed
(Optional) Input to Standby pump on: Check primary
pump and the alarm signal is active
UPS Power On Alarm Discrete 10037 The optional alarm input is programmed
(Optional) Input to UPS power on: Check main power
supply and the alarm signal is active
Custom Alarm #1 Discrete 10038 The optional alarm input 1 is
(Optional) Input programmed to Custom alarm #1 and the
alarm signal is active
Custom Alarm #2 Discrete 10039 The optional alarm input 2 is
(Optional) Input programmed to Custom alarm #2 and the
alarm signal is active
Custom Alarm #3 Discrete 10040 The optional alarm input 3 is
(Optional) Input programmed to Custom alarm #3 and the
alarm signal is active
Custom Alarm #4 Discrete 10041 The optional alarm input 4 is
(Optional) Input programmed to Custom alarm #4 and the
alarm signal is active
Humidification Inhibited Discrete 10042 The optional inputs are programmed to
(Optional) Input Humidification inhibited and the input
signal is active
Reheat Inhibited Discrete 10043 The optional inputs are programmed to
(Optional) Input Reheat inhibited and the input signal is
active
Reheat and Humidification Discrete 10044 The optional inputs are programmed to
Inhibited (Optional) Input Reheat and humidification inhibited and
the input signal is active
Low Discharge Air Discrete 10045 The discharge air temperature drops
Temperature Alarm (Optional) Input below the low discharge temperature
setting limit. This point only applies when
an optional discharge sensor is installed
Manual Override: Check Discrete 10046 Manual override switches are on; unit
Bypass Switches (Optional) Input operates in the manual control mode.
High Condensate Water Level Discrete 10047 High condensate water level switch of the
(Optional) Input optional condensate pump closes.
Standard on ceiling unit.
Unit In Standby, All Functions Discrete 10048 The optional alarm input 1 is
Held Off (Optional) Input programmed to Unit in standby, all
functions held off and the alarm signal is
active. Unit is put to standby mode.

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4.3 Unit Control Points

Point name Data Type Modbus Point Description

Register #
Inhibit Cooling Coil 00001 The Cooling stages will be inhibited if
this point is on
Inhibit Heating Coil 00002 The heating stages will be inhibited if this
point is on
Inhibit Humidification Coil 00003 The humidification function will be
inhibited if this point is on
Inhibit Dehumidification Coil 00004 The dehumidification function will be
inhibited if this point is on.
Inhibit Blower Coil 00005 The blower(s) will stop if this point is on.
In a normal circumstance, this point
should be off at all time
Unit on/ off Holding 40020 This point controls the unit on/off. status
Register This point is set default value 0 (zero),
unit is on. Change the setting to value 1
will turn the unit off.
Default =0 (on), 1 (off)

4.4 Unit Setting Points

Point name Data Type Modbus Point Description

Register #
Autoflush Timer Holding 40007 Autoflush Timer setting. This setting only
(Optional) Register applies when an optional Infrared
humidifier is used.
Fire Stat Setting Holding 40008 Fire stat Limit Temperature setting (100-
Register 150) (F) – Default 100 F
High Humidity Alarm Limit Holding 40009 High Humidity alarm Limit setting (10-
Register 90) (%). Default: 60 %
High Temperature Alarm Limit Holding 40010 High Temperature alarm Limit setting
Register (50-90) (F). Default: 80 F
Low Discharge Temperature Holding 40012 Low Discharge Temperature alarm Limit
Limit (Optional) Register (45-61) (F). This requires an optional
discharge temperature sensor. Default: 52
Low Humidity Alarm Limit Holding 40013 Low Humidity alarm Limit setting (10-
Register 90) (%). Default: 40%
Low Temperature Alarm Limit Holding 40014 Low return air temperature alarm Limit
Register setting (50-90) (F). default: 60F
Humidity Deadband Holding 40011 Humidity Deadband (0-15) (%).
Register Default: 3%
Humidity Setpoint Holding 40015 Humidity Setpoint (30-70) (%).
Register Default : 50%
Temperature Deadband Holding 40017 Temperature Deadband (1-5) (F).
Register Default: 2F
Temperature Setpoint Holding 40018 Temperature Setpoint (60-80) (F).
Register Default: 72F
Unit Start Delay Holding 40016 Unit Start time delay (5-600 seconds).
Register Default: 5 seconds

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Point name Data Type Modbus Point Description

Register #
Chilled Water Aqua Stat Holding 40019 Chilled Water Available Limit (40-60)
Setpoint Register (F). Default: 50 F
(Optional)
Fan Speed Control Signal Holding 40021 Optional Fan Speed (85-100) (%) control.
Output Level (Optional) Register Default: 100%. This option requires an
Analog module.

4.5 Analog Module Status and Sensor Points (Optional)

Point Name Data Type Modbus Point Description

Register #
Analog Input 1 Sensor Value Input 30153 An optional analog Sensors such as
(Optional) Register transmitters must be installed and
programmed into analog module input 1.
Analog Input 2 Sensor Value Input 30154 An optional analog Sensors such as
(Optional) Register transmitters must be installed and
programmed into analog module input 2.
Analog Input 3 Sensor Value Input 30155 An optional analog Sensors such as
(Optional) Register transmitters must be installed and
programmed into analog module input 3
Analog Input 4 Sensor Value Input 30156 An optional analog Sensors such as
(Optional) Register transmitters must be installed and
programmed into analog module input 4
Analog Output 1 Value Input 30157 Optional analog Output 1 Value
(Optional) Register
Analog Output 2 Value Input 30158 Optional analog Output 2 Value
(Optional) Register

4.6 References
MODBUS Application Protocol Specification V1.1, Modbus.org, December 6, 2002

Modicon Modbus Protocol Reference Guide - PI-MBUS-300 Rev. J, Modicon, Inc., June 1996
Open Modbus/TCP Specification Release 1.0, Andy Swales, Schneider Electric, 29 March 1999

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