TCY3-T0121(R) Introduction

TCY3-T0121(R)
Intelligent Compact Controller
Features

Temperature control for 2-pipe, 4-pipe HVAC systems.

-H version: Humidity control with integrated humidity sensor
Universal PID and binary control for any analog input/output signal
range.
4 independent PI sequences, 6 independent binary sequences
1 modulating output for DC 0...10V or 020 mA actuators with 10 bit
resolution.
TCY3-T0121R: Relays controlled binary outputs
TCY3-T0121: TRIAC controlled binary outputs
1 Input for DC 05V, 010V or 020 mA sensors with 10 bit
resolution
1 internal temperature sensor and external sensor input
Multiple functions on external input: auto changeover, remote control
Monitoring of low and high limits on all inputs.
Programmable reaction in case of alarm.
Feedback function for internal sensors and set points.
Special functions for dehumidifying, set point shift and VAV control
Transformation of display value according to analog sensor range
Password protected programmable user and control parameters
Blue backlight
Deluxe Version only:

Power Cap protected real time clock with 24h power backup

16 switching times, grouped in 4 time schedules.

Infrared remote control

Applications

Air Only Systems: Constant or Variable Air Volume systems for single or dual duct systems with options of:
o
up to two reheat stages
o
supply air, extract air cascade control
o
humidity control
o
Control for variable speed fans
Air/Water Systems:
o
Fan Coil units for 2-pipe or 4-pipe systems with options of:
Humidity control
Pressure control
o
radiator control, chilled ceiling
Water Only Systems: Radiator, floor heating or chilled ceilings
Individual room control for hotel rooms, meeting rooms, etc.

General Description
The TCY3 is a stand-alone electronic universal controller with two autonomous control loops. Each control loop may
use up to 2 PI sequences and 4 binary sequences. The TCY3-T0121 features 1 NTC temperature sensor and 1 analog
input.
The TCY3-T0121 features 2 binary outputs and one analog output. The outputs need to be assigned to the control
sequences by software. A detailed parameterization is possible with the use of a simple configuration routine. The
TCY3 can be configured using the standard operation terminal. No special tools or software is required.

Ordering
Item Name

Description/Option

TCY3-T0121R

Compact PI controller 1AI, 1 TI int & ext, 2 DO (Relays), 1 AO

TCY3-T0121

Compact PI controller 1AI, 1 TI int & ext, 2 DO (TRIAC), 1 AO

TCY3-T1102

Compact PI controller 1 DI, 1AI, 1 TI int & ext, 2 AO

-H: With internal humidity sensor

-US: Use US-Type housing that fits on a 2x4 mounting box standard
-D: Deluxe: Add clock, time schedules and infrared remote control option.

Selection of actuators and sensors

Temperature Sensors: Use only our approved NTC sensors to achieve maximum accuracy. Recommended is SDATn10-20 as Duct sensor, SRA-Tn10 as Room sensor and SPA-Tn10-10 as immersion sensor.
Modulating Actuators: Choose actuators with an input signal type of 0-10V DC or 4-20mA. Minimum and maximum
signal limitations may be set in software.
Floating Actuators: Actuators with constant running time are recommended. Observe power limits on binary devices.
Binary auxiliary devices: E.g. pumps, fans, on/off valves, humidifiers, etc. Do not directly connect devices that exceed
250 VAC, Relays = 2(1.2)A, TRIAC = 0.5 (0.3)A. Observe startup current on inductive loads.

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Technical Specification
Power Supply

Operating Voltage
Power Consumption
Electrical Connection
Internal rectification:
Signal ground = power ground
Clock backup
Analog Input
Input Signal
Resolution
Accuracy
Temperature Input
Range
Accuracy

Signal Inputs

Humidity Input: (-H Version only)

Range
Accuracy at 55% rH
Hysteresis
Repeatability
Stability
Signal Outputs

Analog Outputs
Output Signal
Resolution
Accuracy
Maximum Load
Relays Outputs TCY3-T0121R
AC Voltage
DC Voltage
Insulation resistance
TRIAC Outputs TCY3-T0121
AC Voltage
Insulation resistance
Optical coupled TRIAC

Environment

Operation
Climatic Conditions
Temperature
Humidity
Transport & Storage
Climatic Conditions
Temperature
Humidity
Mechanical Conditions
conform according to
EMC Standard 89/336/EEC
EMEI Standard 73/23/EEC
Product standards
Automatic electrical controls for
household and similar use
Special requirement on temperature
dependent controls
Degree of Protection
Safety Class
Cover, back part
Mounting Plate
Dimensions (H x W x D)

Standards

Housing
General

Weight (including package)

24 V AC 50/60 Hz 10%
Max 3 VA
2
Terminal Connectors, wire size up to 2.5 mm
Half Wave Rectified
Security transformer required
24 hours with Power Capacitor (Deluxe version)
AI1
DC 0-10V, DC 0-5V or 020mA
10bit: 9.76 mV, 0.019 mA
2%
External NTC probe (Sxx-Tn10 sensor)
-40140 C
050C = 0.2K, -400, 50100 C = 0.5K
> 100C = 1K
H1 Thermoset Polymer-Based Capacity
0100 % r.H.
3.0% at 25C
3% between 1090% rH
0.5%
0.5% / year if used within 0 to 50 C
AO1
DC 0-10V or 020mA
10bit: 9.76 mV, 0.019 mA
1%
20 mA, 500
DO1, DO2
0250V AC 2(1.2) A max each output
024V DC, 2(1.2) A max each output
AC3750 V acc. to EN 60 730-1
DO1, DO2
0250V AC 0.5(0.3) A max each output
024V DC, 0.5(0.3) A max each output
AC2500 V RMS acc. to EN 60 730-1,
complying with UL standards File ref E81734
To IEC 721-3-3
class 3 K5
0C 50C (32F122F)
<95% R.H. non-condensing
To IEC 721-3-2 and IEC 721-3-1
class 3 K3 and class 1 K3
-25C0C (-13F158F)
<95% R.H. non-condensing
class 2M2
EN 61 000-6-1/ EN 61 000-6-3

EN 60 730 1
EN 60 730 2 - 9
IP30 to EN 60 529
III (IEC 60536)
Fire proof ABS plastic
Galvanized Steel
Front part: 21 x 88 x 88mm (0.8 x 3.5 x 3.5 in.)
Power case: 60 x 50 x 30mm (2.4 x 2.0 x 1.2 in.)
260 g

Dimensions

88 (3.5)
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30 (1.2)

88 (3.5)

30 (1.2)

21 (0.8)

Space required in flush mounting box:

(H x W x D)
60 x 50 x 30mm (2.4 x 2.0 x 1.2 in.)

43 (1.7)

Distance for mounting screws:

Horizontal and vertical:
45 to 63mm (1.8 to 2.5 in.)
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Wiring Diagram
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TCY3-T0121(R)
Base part
1
~ 2
DO 3
DO1 4
DO2 5
AO1 6
AI1 7
TI1 8

0V AC, GND
24V AC
Power supply for DO

Plug

Front part

Plug

CPU
RT

Connect via Safety

insulation transformer

0-10V, 0-20mA
0-10V, 0-20mA
S-Tn10

Power Supply is Half-Wave rectified:

Signal Ground = Power Supply Ground

Connection terminals
6

Jumper Settings

AO1

AI1

JP1

JP2

4
3

14
23

AI1, JP2

TI1

DO2

DO1

3
Power DO

2
24V AC

0V AC/ GND

1
2

0-10V DC

1-4

0-5V DC

3-4

0-20 mA

2-3

AO1 JP1

TCY3-T0121(R)

0-10V DC

1-4

0-20 mA

2-3

Legend:
1. Power Supply 0V AC
2. Power Supply 24V AC
3. Power Supply Digital Outputs
TCY3-T0121R: Max 2(1.2)A
TCY3-T0121: Max 0.5(0.3A)
4. Digital Output 1
5. Digital Output 2
6. Analog Output 1: 010V or 020mA
7. Analog Input 1: 010V, 05V or 020mA
8. Thermistor Input Sxx-Tn10

Connection Diagram, half wave rectified

24-250VAC
24V AC

YB1

YB2

TCY3-T0121
6

YM1

XA1

RT

Legend:
YB1
Binary Output 1:

24V250VAC, 24VDC

YB2

Binary Output 2:

24V250VAC, 24VDC

XA1

Analog Input 1:

DC 0..5V, 010V or 020mA

YM1

Analog Output 1:

DC 010V or 020mA

Half wave rectified

All TCY3 devices are half wave rectified to allow for
simplified wiring with actuators and sensors.
To connect to full wave rectified devices use security
transformer to power the TCY3.

0V AC
GND
0V AC

Mechanical Design and installation

The unit consists of three parts: The mounting plate, the power case and the front part.
Mounting location

On an easy accessible interior wall, approx. 1.5 m above the floor in an area of average temperature.

Avoid direct sunlight or other heat sources, e.g. the area above radiators and heat emitting electrical
equipment.

Avoid locations behind doors, outside walls and below or above air discharge grills and diffusers.

Location of mounting is less critical if external temperature sensors are used

Installation
1. Connect the wires to be connected to the terminals of the power case according to wiring diagram
2. Clip the power case to the mounting plate; pull the connection cable through the large central opening of the
mounting plate. Insert the power case into the flush mounting box. Carefully arrange power wires.
3. Install the mounting plate to the flush mounting box. Make sure that the nipple with the front holding screw is
facing to the ground. Make sure the screw heads do not stand out more than 5 mm of the surface of the
mounting plate.
4. Connect the 6-wire connection cable to the plug located on the back of the front part.
5. Slide the two latches located on the top of the front part into the hooks of the mounting plate.
6. Lower the front part until located flat on the wall and the mounting plate is not visible anymore. Make sure
the connection cable does not get into the way.
7. Tighten the front holding screw to secure the front part to the mounting plate.
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Display and Operation
The operation terminal uses an LCD display and four operation buttons.

2
3
4

1
5
6

7
Legend:
1.
2.
3.
4.

4-digit display of current value, time, control parameter or set point

Unit of displayed value, C, F, % or none
Graphical display of output or input value with a resolution of 10%
4-digit display of current value, time, control parameter or set point

5.
6.

Operation modes:
Symbols:
Heating Active

7.

Comfort mode,
Cooling Active

Standby mode,
Schedule Set

Energy Hold Off

Direct Acting
Active

Reverse Acting
Active

Cascade
Override

Buttons for operating the controller

POWER button: Pressing the button less than 2 sec toggles standby and comfort mode. Pressing the
button for more than 2 seconds switches the unit off.
UP and DOWN buttons: change setpoints and parameters
OPTION button: used for accessing different control modes and advanced setup. Acts as Enter in
parameter changing menu.

Operation Modes

Comfort: The unit is in full operation mode. All the control functions are operating according to their setpoints.
The unit displays occupied mode.
Standby: The set points are shifted according to parameters 1L00 or 2L00. The heating parameter is shifted
down and cooling parameter up. The unit displays unoccupied mode. Outputs are limited to OP-04 standby
maximum. For two stages heating or cooling the second stage will not operate while in standby mode.
Standby operation may be disabled with UP-06.
Energy Hold-Off (EHO): The unit is switched off. All outputs are off. The temperature will still be monitored in
order to activate the unit in case of frost. (If frost protection is enabled). Off is displayed.

Activation of operation modes

Via operation terminal

Clock: (Deluxe version only) Operation modes may automatically be switched according to daytime and
weekday. The clock symbol will be indicated if time programs are activated.
Infrared Remote Controller: (Deluxe version only) use OPR-1 to control the unit remotely

Power Failure
All the parameters and set points are memorized and dont need to be reentered. Depending on UP05 the unit will
remain switched off, switch on automatically or return to the operation mode it was in before the power failure.
Deluxe version only: Timer operation and daytime setting will be retained.

Clock Operation (Deluxe Version)

TCY3 contains a power capacitor backed quartz clock. Up to 16 mode changes (STANDBY, COMFORT, OFF) based on
weekdays and time may be programmed. See chapter operation on how to program and assign switch times to the
corresponding loops.
A blinking clock indicates that the time has not been set. This may occur if the time was never set or if the unit was
without power for longer than 24 hours. The time needs to be set in order to allow time programs to operate. See
chapter operation, advanced settings for instructions on how to set the time.

Error messages
The TCY3 may display the following error condition:
Err1:
Temperature sensor faulty. The connection to the temperature sensor may be interrupted or the temperature
sensor is damaged.

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Operation of the Terminal Unit
Switching ON
The unit is switched on by pressing the POWER button. It will start up in comfort mode.
Changing between COMFORT and STANDBY
Pressing the POWER button for less than 2 seconds toggles between STANDBY and COMFORT modes. Standby mode
may be disabled with UP06.
Switching OFF
Pressing the POWER button for more than 2 seconds, will switch the unit off. OFF and current time will be displayed in
the LCD for the deluxe unit. Current temperature and OFF is displayed for the basic unit.
Standard display
Standard display is enabled with parameter UP-08. This display mode is active if no UP/DOWN or OPTION key has
been pressed during the previous 30 seconds. The contents of the large and small digits may be chosen with
parameters UP-09 to UP-10.
Should Standard display be disabled, the selected loop setpoint will be displayed in the small digits, the associated
input in the large digits and the output in the right hand scale.
Changing of set points
Step through the enabled control loops by repeatedly pressing the OPTION button. The large digits indicate the loop
action (reverse/direct) for 2 seconds and afterwards the input value of the activated control loop. The output value is
indicated in the scale. The small digits show the set point of this loop. Pressing directly UP/DOWN will select the first
control loop enabled in this order: Temperature PI, Universal reverse acting, and universal direct acting.
Select the desired control loop with the OPTION button and change the set point with the UP/DOWN buttons.
Changing of set points may be disabled with UP-01.
Override of secondary set point in cascade control
In case cascade control is active (for example VAV control), it is possible to override the primary loop and manually set
the set point of the secondary loop. While the secondary loop is displayed change the set point with UP/DOWN keys.
The manual indication will show on the display. (For VAV this would mean the loop is now changed to CAV. This would
be especially useful while tuning the VAV system) Pressing the OPTION key to move back to the temperature loop will
cancel manual override.
Manual override may be disabled with UP-02.
Accessing advanced settings
Pressing the option button for more than three seconds will start the advanced setup menu. The large LCD digits
display SEL. The advanced setup menu accesses these settings: Clock setup, Time schedules, Heat / Cool change for 2
pipe systems. The menu may be left by pressing the POWER key or by not pressing a key for more than 2 minutes.

Calibration of inputs: SEL is displayed in the large digits and CAL1 or CAL2 in the small. Pressing OPTION
will reveal the current calibration value of the temperature sensor (CAL1) or the analog input (CAL2). Change
the value with the UP/DOWN keys and confirm with OPTION key.

Heat / Cool change. H-C is displayed in the small LCD. Currently active symbol for heating or cooling show
below. Pressing the OPTION key again toggles Heating Cooling mode.
Access to Heat/Cool change may be disabled with UP-03

Deluxe only: Clock Setup. The current time is displayed in the small digits. Pressing the OPTION button will
enter the clock setup. The minutes are blinking and may be changed with the UP/DOWN keys. Pressing
OPTION saves the minutes and steps to the hours. The hours are blinking. Pressing the OPTION key again will
step to the weekday. DAY1-7 is displayed. Day 1 stands for the first working day (Monday) of a 5-day
working week. (See schedule). Select the day according to current weekday. Pressing Option again saves the
settings and moves back to the SELECT menu.

Deluxe only: Time Schedules: press the option key while Pro is displayed in the small digits. Pro1 is now
shown in the large digits, while the number 1 is blinking. Select time program by using UP/DOWN keys. There
is a total of 4 time programs with each 4 switching times available. Enter the time program by pressing the
OPTION key.
1. Activate or deactivate the time program. Choose ON or OFF with the UP/DOWN keys
2. Select weekday(s) = d1-7, d1-6, d1-5, d6-7, day1, day2, day3, day4, day5, day6, day7
3. The next steps define the switching mode and time. The bar indicator on the right side shows
programming progress. There are four switch times for each program.
o
Select desired operation mode. (no, ON, Eco, OFF), press OPTION to continue
no = disables this time schedule
On = sets operation mode to On and Comfort
Eco = sets operation mode to On and Standby
OFF = switches unit Off
o
Select switching time 00:00 to 23:45 in 15-minute steps;
press OPTION to continue.
o
Repeat above two steps for each switching time.
Access to time schedules may be disabled with UP-04

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Operation with OPR-1
The deluxe version may be alternatively operated with an infrared
remote controller.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.

Mode indication, Auto, Dry, Cool, Fan, Heat

2-digit display of setpoint
Fan indication
4-digit display of current time or delayed switching time
Standby button: Toggles Standby/Comfort mode
Mode button, changes operation modes
UP/DOWN Button: Set point adjustment buttons
FAN Button: Changes fan speed, low medium high or Auto
Boost button, activates full output for 5 Minutes
Time related buttons: Timer, Hour, Minute
POWER Button: Operation mode ON - OFF

AUTO

MODE

24 C
BOOST
TIMER

CLOCK
0:00
SLEEP

HOUR
MINUTE

11

Switching ON
The unit is switched on by pressing the POWER button. It will start up
in comfort mode.
Changing between COMFORT and STANDBY
Pressing the SLEEP button toggles between STANDBY and COMFORT modes.
Switching OFF
Pressing the POWER while the unit is on, will switch the unit off. The current time will be displayed in the LCD of OPR-1.
Changing of set points
Only the set points for the temperature loop may be changed. Set point range is 15 to 30 C.
Changing of fan speeds
Repeatedly pressing the fan speed button steps through low, medium, high and automatic fan speeds. Automatic fan
speed will not be activated in FAN ONLY mode.
Boost
Pressing the boost button activates a 5 minute boost. The output will be fully opened for the period of 5 minutes
independent of demand.
Clock settings
The remote controller contains a daytime clock. In order to set the clock, press HOUR and MINUTE button together
until the clock starts blinking. Then set the correct time with the HOUR and MINUTE buttons. Confirm by pressing the
TIMER button.
Delayed switching
The unit may be delayed switched on or off using the timer button. Pressing the timer button once will display Timer
ON if currently in OFF mode or TIMER OFF if currently in ON mode. Set the time when the unit is supposed to switch
on or off using the HOUR and MINUTE keys.
Mode changes
Repeatedly pressing the mode button may activate the following operation modes: HEAT, COOL and FAN ONLY. The
mode change may be disabled using the UP parameters.

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Setting of parameters
The TCY3 is an intelligent controller and can be adapted to fit perfect into your application. The control operation is
defined by parameters. The parameters are set during operation by using the standard operation terminal.
The parameters are password protected. There are two levels of parameters: User operation parameters for access
control settings and Expert parameters for control functions and unit setup. The passwords for user levels and expert
levels are different. Only control experts should be given the control parameter password.
The parameters can be changed as follows:
1. Press UP and DOWN button simultaneously for three seconds. The display will indicate CODE.
2. Select a password using UP or DOWN buttons. Dial 09 in order to get access to the user parameters.
Press OPTION after selecting the correct password.
3. Once logged in, the parameter is displayed immediately
4. Select the parameters with the UP/DOWN keys. Change a parameter by pressing the OPTION key. The MIN
and MAX symbols show up and indicate that the parameter may be modified now. Use UP and DOWN key to
adjust the value.
5. After you are done, press OPTION or POWER in order to return to the parameter selection level.
6. Press the POWER key again so as to leave the menu. The unit will return to normal operation if no key is
pressed for more than 5 minutes.

User Parameters (Password 9)

Parameter

Description

Range

Factory

UP 00

Enable access to operation modes

ON, OFF

ON

UP 01

Enable access to set points

ON, OFF

ON

UP 02

Enable manual control in cascade or fan control mode

ON, OFF

ON

UP 03

Enable change of heating / cooling mode for 2 pipe systems

ON, OFF

ON

UP 04

Enable access to time programs:

ON, OFF

ON

UP 05

State after power failure:

0 = off, 1 = on, 2 = state before power failure

0, 1, 2

UP 06

Enable standby functionality

ON, OFF

ON

UP 07

Celsius or Fahrenheit, ON for Fahrenheit, OFF for Celsius

ON, OFF

OFF (Celsius)

UP 08

User Display: Select display while no key is pressed

ON, OFF

ON

09

Select contents of Large LCD display in standard mode:

UP 09

00
01
02
03
04

UP 10

Select contents of small LCD display in standard mode

09

9, 1

Select contents of vertical LCD display in standard mode

04

UP 11

00 =
01 =
02 =
ON
OFF

ON, OFF

OFF

UP 12

=
=
=
=
=

OFF
Set point Temperature HC
Set point Universal 1
Int. Temperature Input
Ext. Temperature Input

05
06
07
08
09

=
=
=
=
=

Analog Input
Humidity Input (-H only)
Analog Output
Floating Output
Clock

OFF
03 = Analog Output
04 = Floating Output
Analog Input
Humidity Input
= Display heating & cooling state in standard mode
= Show heating and cooling while output is active

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Name convention
TCY3-T0121-H Optional Functions
Analog Outputs
One AO
Binary Outputs
Two DO
Analog Inputs
One AI
Binary Inputs
Nil DI
Ext. NTC Temperature Inputs One Ext TI
Series Indication

Control Functions
Each input is assigned to a control loop.
Temperature Input 1 TI1 = Control Loop 1
Analog Input 1 AI1
= Control Loop 2
Each control loop may utilize 4 digital and 2 PI sequence control functions. The sequence will be activated once it is
assigned to a physical or logical output.

Manipulation of the set point

Standby set point shift XSBY: This function shifts the set point while the operation mode is standby. The heating set
point WH is reduced and the cooling set point WC increased by the value of the standby set point shift XSBY.
Dead Zone Span XDZ: The dead zone span lies between the heating and the cooling set point. The user can change
the heating or cooling set points within adjustable limits.
Minimum and Maximum Set Point Limits: Limits the adjustable range of the loop set point. The limits for heating
and cooling sequence may be chosen individually. For 4-pipe systems the limits for the cooling sequence apply.
Cascade Control: The output of the primary control loop determines the set point of the secondary control loop. It is
possible to choose only the direct or reverse sequence or both of them. The output of the set point providing control
loop is spanned between the minimum and maximum set point limits. The set point limits for heating and cooling
sequence are defined individually.
Summer Winter Compensation: Shift the set point either towards the set point minimum (negative shift) or the
set point maximum (positive shift) depending on
a compensation input signal. This is done to
Setpoint
Winter Compensation
Summer Compensation
compensate the set point for a change in the
1L04
environment. This is most commonly applied to
the outside temperature.
IP22 = ON
IP23 = ON
1L02
The winter compensation is active when the
outside temperature drops below the upper limit
of winter compensation. The maximal
compensation is reached when the temperature
reaches the lower limit. The actual set point will
in this case be equal to the minimum set point
limit for a negative shift or the maximum set
point limit for a positive shift.

W
1L01

IP22 = OFF

IP24

IP25

IP27

IP28 T [C, F]
U [V, mA]

The summer compensation is active when the outside temperature exceeds the lower limit for summer compensation.
It reaches its maximum when the temperature equals the upper limit.
Example: Summer Winter compensation active in loop 1. 1L07 = 3

PID-Control
Each loop has two PI sequences, one reverse and one direct acting. The adjustment of the sequence is done by
selecting the proportional band, the reset time and if required limit the integral part.
Heating, Reverse

Cooling, Direct

YH1, YR1

YC1, YD1

100

WC

WH

0
XPH
XSBY

XDZ

XPC
XSBY

Legend:
T, U
XPH
XPC
XDZ
XSBY
WH
WC
T [C, F] YH1, YR1
U [V, mA] YC1, YD1

Input Signal
P-band Heating, Direct
P-band Cooling, Reverse
Dead zone
Standby set point shift
Set point Heating, Reverse
Set point Cooling, Direct
PI sequence Heating, Reverse
PI sequence Cooling, Direct

Proportional Control:
Proportional-band XP: Definition: The change in measured value required to give a 100% change in output.
Setting this parameter to 0 disables the P-part of the respective sequence. A
Integral & Differential Control:
Function: At the interval of TI the Integral is added or subtracted by the error W (difference of the
measured value to the set point) multiplied with factor KI. TI and KI define the integral action Time (IAT). IAT
is the time it takes for the integral action to equal the proportional action. The values required for TI and KI
depend on the reaction time of the control loop. If the Integral Action Time (IAT) is chosen too short or KI too
large, the control loop will become instable and oscillate. With a delta of 1 for temperature loops or 1% for
universal loops, a KI of 1.0 and an interval of 1s, it will take 100 seconds for the integral to rise from 0 to
100% (Reset Time = 100s).
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Integral Action Time:

IAT =

TI 100
W K I

TI: Interval Time: TI is the period in seconds or minutes after which the integral is added or subtracted. A
large interval time will increase the action time and a short interval with decrease it.
KI: I-Gain: Multiplication factor for the growth rate of the integral. A small number will slow down the action
time while a larger number will speed up the integral action time.
Recommended values for heating systems: TI = 3s, KI = 1.0, Integral action time = 300 sec.
Recommended values for cooling systems: TI = 3s, KI = 1.2, Integral action time = 250 sec.
2-pipe or 4-pipe systems: 2-pipe systems use the same infrastructure for heating and cooling. Heating and
cooling mode needs to be changed externally according to season. 4-pipe systems consist of individual
heating and cooling equipment and are therefore able to supply heating and cooling simultaneously.
VAV Function: The cooling output is increased parallel to the heating output but limited to a maximum value
while heating is active. This is used in VAV systems to supply fresh air in the heating season.

Binary Control
Each loop has up to 6 individual controllable binary sequences. The action of the stages and their association to set
points may be defined with below parameters.
Action
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Action of stages: The stages may be activated according
One at the time
Q1
Q2
three different patterns: One at the time, Cumulative or
Cumulative
Q1
Q1+Q2
Binary.
Binary

Q +Q2

1
2
1
Control sequence: The various stages refer to the loop
set point in defined offsets. All the stages use a common switching hysteresis. Every offset for each stage
may be defined. The heating and cooling set points are linked together with the dead zone.

Binary Control

QH2, QR2

QC1, QD1

QC2, QD2

ON

WC

WH

OFF
XH

OSH

XDZ

OSC

T [C, F]
U [V, mA]

Legend:
T, U
OQH
OQC
XDZ
XSBY
WH
WC
QC, QD
QH, QR

Input Signal
Offset Heating, Direct
Offset Cooling, Reverse
Dead zone
Standby set point shift
Set point Heating, Reverse
Set point Cooling, Direct
Binary Output Stage Cooling, Direct
Binary Output Stage Heating,
Reverse

Switching Hysteresis: Defines the difference between switching on and switching off of a digital sequence.
A small hysteresis will increase the number of switching cycles and thus the wear on associated equipment.
Delayed switching. Cumulative Heating/ cooling stages will not switch simultaneously with stage 1, in case
of a sudden demand or at power on. Stage 2 will not start earlier than 5 seconds after stage 1 has been
initiated.

Input Configuration
General
Alarms: Each input features low and high limit alarms. Each alarm features a limit, a hysteresis and an enable. The
limit specifies the input signal level required to trigger the alarm. The hysteresis defines the difference between input
signal and limit required to return the alarm state to normal.
Averaging function: Some sensor signals (for example air flow sensors) tend to fluctuate. The controller measures
every second the signal inputs. Select how many values should be used to calculate the averaging signal (Too many
samples for an averaging signal may increase the swinging tendency, increase reset time on PI signals in this case)
Compensation: Adjust input values if required
Temperature Input
Accuracy in Kelvin, Temperature Input
The TCY3 includes an NTC-based passive temperature sensor. It is
1.0
possible to use an external sensor of the same kind by connecting it to
0.5
the thermistor input. Specified accuracy can only be guaranteed by
0.2
using a manufacturer approved temperature sensor. For best results use
T C
0
50
100
Sxx-Tn10 sensors. Choose the active input in software with IP00.
Accuracy temperature inputs:
External Input Functions: The external temperature input may be configured as binary input. The binary input may
be used to toggle Comfort and Standby modes, comfort and off modes or heat and cool mode. The operation mode
change is useful to save energy if used together with key card switches for hotels or motion detectors for offices.
Activation Delay: Defines the delay the binary contact has to be open before off or standby mode is activated.
Auto Changeover:
The external input may be used to automatically determine heating or cooling mode. Connect a qualified passive
sensor to the external input and measure the temperature of the supply media. Heating or cooling mode are activated
once the supply temperature is above or below the respective limits. The limits may be defined in software. Standard
is 16 C for cooling and 28 C for heating.
Remote Enable:
The unit may be remote controlled by using the external input as open contact input. Opening the binary input will
force the unit into the OFF operation mode. The operation mode cannot be overridden by using the terminal or time
schedules. Activating the digital input returns control of the operation mode to the terminal and time schedule.
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Occupation Sensor
Remotely control comfort and standby mode for example with an occupation sensor or key switch. If the binary input
is deactivated for a selectable time the unit will change to stand by mode. For a key switch, set delay time to 0.
Heat / Cool change:
Control heat and cool setting of your controller from a central location. Note: all ground levels of involved controllers
must be the same. Choose if heat or cool is to be active when contact is open.
Analog Inputs:
The analog input signals may be configured with jumpers to 0-10V, 0-5V and 4-20 mA. The jumpers are located just
behind the terminal connectors of the corresponding input. The drawings below indicate the jumper placement for each
signal type. The factory setting is 0-10 VDC.
The range of the input signal can be specified in software by setting a minimum
Signal Type
Jumper selection
and a maximum limit. The limits are in percent of the full range.
0 10 VDC
(1-4)
The display value of the input signal may be specified. For example a pressure
0 5 VDC
(3-4)
sensor has a 4-20 mA output and a pressure range of 0 200 Pa. It is possible
0 20 mA DC
(2-3)
to transform the input signal into a different dimension by setting the minimum
and maximum transformation value in the input configuration setup. In our example the display will read 100 for a 12
mA signal. Range values below 100 will have a resolution of 0.5, below 50 of 0.2 and below 25 of 0.1.
Humidity Input (-H Version)
The TCY3-T0121-H includes a capacitive-based humidity sensor with 3% accuracy. The sensor may be used as control
input, as feedback or display input. It will replace the analog input on loop 2, if configured as control input.

Output Configuration
General
An output must be assigned to a function or a control loop using the OP parameter
set. Assigning an output to a control function will automatically activate the
respective function. Unassigned functions are not active.
Alarms: Define how the output should respond to a specific alarm condition.

Priority for output control

1. Alarm Level High,
2. Operation mode OFF
3. Control function

Analog Output
The analog output may be configured with jumpers for 0-10 VDC or 0-20 mA control signals. The jumpers are located
behind the terminal connector of the respective analog output. See table below for jumper placement. The factory
setting is to 0-10 VDC.
The signal range is specified in software by setting a minimum and a maximum
Signal Type
Jumper selection
limit.
0 10 VDC
(1-4)
Special functions:
0 20 mA DC
(2-3)
Manual, positions the output directly with a set point.
Dehumidifying: The maximum value is taken of both direct acting PI sequences (Cooling and dehumidifying). Cooling
will start to operate if the humidity gets too high, even if there is no cooling need, thus the heating will be forced to
come into play, which in turn dehumidifies the air.
Binary Function: The analog output may be converted into three binary outputs by use of an accessory. Instead of
the PID sequence, the on/off sequence for 3 binary sequences is enabled. The binary output may be enable for all the
lp1 and lp2 sequences. (OP00 = 1 or 2)
Switching voltages are fixed to following output levels:
Stage 0 Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3
0%
40%
70%
100%
Feedback: Internal humidity and temperature sensor values as well as set points may be transmitted on the analog
outputs. Minimum and maximum value of the feedback value may be set for loop 1 (Temperature), Loop 2 is fixed to
0100%.
Feedback of floating output: Feedback of position of floating output.

Floating Outputs
Enabling OP-11 changes DO1 and DO2 into a floating output for a PI loop. In this case the running time of the actuator
needs to be specified. Running time is defined as the time required for the actuator to run from fully open to fully
closed or vice versa. Actuators with a fixed running time are recommended. Once fully open or fully closed the running
time for the actuator is extended for a full run time cycle. This will allow the actuator position to be synchronized in
case it has been moved during off time or an actuator with variable running time was used.
Switching difference on floating output: Use the Switching difference parameter to reduce the switching frequency of
the actuator. The actuator will only move, if the difference to the current actuator position is larger than this
parameter.

Binary Outputs
If OP-11 is in the OFF position, DO1 and DO2 may be used as binary outputs. They may be used for binary sequences
or alarm indication.
Floating output with binary function:
The two binary outputs may be set up as two simple on/off control sequences, for example if too much pressure DO1,
if not enough pressure DO2. The position of the actuator may be recorded and displayed using the running time of the
actuator. In order to use this function the floating output must be disabled, running time of the actuator to be set and
the analog output must be set to feedback of floating output.

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Configuration of controller
Proceed
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

in the following steps in order to adapt the controller to its application:

Set jumpers for inputs and outputs
Connect power supply and inputs
Set user settings (UP)
Program input parameters (IP)
Program control parameters (1L or 2L)
Program output parameters (OP)
Test function of unit
Switch off power
Connect outputs & Test control loop.

Configuration parameters for firmware version 3.0

The TCY3-T0121 can be adapted to wide variety of applications. The adaptation is done with parameters. The
parameters can be changed on the unit without the need of additional equipment.

Identifying the firmware version

The parameters and functionality of controller depend on its firmware revision. It is therefore important to use a
matching product version and parameter set. The When entering the p

Control Parameters (password 241)

Warning! Only experts should change these settings! The parameters are grouped according to control modules. After
completing the logging in, a control module must be selected before accessing the parameters. See user parameters
for login procedure.
Module
Description
1L
Loop 1: Heat/Cool: Temperature Input 1
2L
Loop 2: Universal: Analog Input
IP
Input configuration
OP
Output configuration

Control parameters Temperature Input (Loop 1)

Parameter
1L 00
1L 01
1L 02
1L 03
1L 04
1L 05
1L 06

Description
Standby set point shift
Minimum set point limit for heating
Maximum set point limit for heating
Minimum set point limit for cooling
Maximum set point limit for cooling
Dead zone between heating & cooling set point XDZ
Cascade Control: Set point provided by primary loop (Loop 2), Loop 1 is
secondary loop)
0 = No cascade control
1 = Cascade control with loop 2 on Heating only
2 = Cascade control with loop 2 on Cooling only
3 = Cascade control with loop 2 Heating and Cooling
1L 07
Summer Winter compensation
0 = Disabled
1 = Winter Compensation only
2 = Summer compensation only
3 = Winter and summer compensation
1L 08
Automatic change of Heat / Cool setting by demand
OFF = Manual (2-pipe), ON = Automatic (4-pipe)
PI Control Sequence
1L 09
P band heating XPH
1L 10
P band cooling XPC
1L 11
KIH, Integral gain heating, in 0.1 steps, 0 disables I part
1L 12
KIC, Integral gain cooling, in 0.1 steps, 0 disables I part
1L 13
TI interval time speed: OFF = Seconds, ON = Minutes
1L 14
TI, measuring interval integral
Digital Control Sequence
1L 15
Action of stages
0 = Cumulative: 1. QH1, 2. QH1+QH2
1 = Single: 1. QH1, 2. QH2
2 = Digital: 1. QH1, 2. QH2, 3. QH1 + QH2
1L 16
Offset heating stage 1: QH1
1L 17
Offset heating stage 2: QH2
1L 18
Offset heating stage 3: QH3
1L 19
Offset cooling stage 1: QC1
1L 20
Offset cooling stage 2: QC2
1L 21
Offset cooling stage 3: QC3
1L 22
Switching Hysteresis XH
1L 23
Delay Switching on / off
1L 24
Delay Heat / Cool change over

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0100
-40215
-40215
-40215
-40215
0100
03

Standard
5.0
10C
28C
18C
34C
1.0
0

03

ON, OFF

OFF

0100
0100
025.5
025.5
ON, OFF
0255

2.0
2.0
0.0
0.0
OFF (sec)
1 sec

02

0100
0100
0100
0100
0100
0100
0100
0255s
0255 Min

0.0
2.0
4.0
0.0
2.0
4.0
0.5
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Control parameters Analog Input
Parameter
2L 00
2L 01
2L 02
2L 03
2L 04
2L 05
2L 06

Description
Standby set point shift
Minimum set point limit for reverse
Maximum set point limit for reverse
Minimum set point limit for direct
Maximum set point limit for direct
Dead zone between reverse & direct set point XDZ
Cascade Control: Set point provided by primary loop (Loop 1), Loop 2 is
secondary loop)
0 = No cascade control
1 = Cascade control with loop 1 on Reverse only
2 = Cascade control with loop 1 on Direct only
3 = Cascade control with loop 1 Reverse and Direct
2L 07
Summer Winter compensation
0 = Disabled
1 = Winter Compensation only
2 = Summer compensation only
3 = Winter and summer compensation
2L 08
Direct / Reverse related to Heat / Cool setting
OFF = not related, ON = related
PI Control Sequence
2L 09
P band reverse XPH
2L 10
P band direct XPC
2L 11
KIR, Integral gain reverse sequence, in 0.1 steps, 0 disables I part
2L 12
KID, Integral gain direct sequence, in 0.1 steps, 0 disables I part
2L 13
TI interval time speed: OFF = Seconds, ON = Minutes
2L 14
TI, measuring interval integral
Digital Control Sequence
2L 15
Action of stages
0 = Cumulative: 1. QH1, 2. QH1+QH2
1 = Single: 1. QH1, 2. QH2
2 = Digital: 1. QH1, 2. QH2, 3. QH1 + QH2
2L 16
Offset heating stage 1: QH1
2L 17
Offset heating stage 2: QH2
2L 18
Offset heating stage 3: QH3
2L 19
Offset cooling stage 1: QC1
2L 20
Offset cooling stage 2: QC2
2L 21
Offset cooling stage 3: QC3
2L 22
Switching Hysteresis XH
2L 23
Delay Switching on / off
Temperature Input configuration
Parameter
Description
IP 00
TI1: Control input of loop 1:
OFF = Internal sensor, ON = External sensor
IP 01
TI1: Samples taken for averaging control signal
IP 02
TI1: Calibration
IP 03
Alarm 1: OFF = Not active, ON = Active
IP 04
Alarm 1 low limit
IP 05
Alarm 1 Hysteresis
IP 06
Alarm 2: OFF = Not active, ON = Active
IP 07
Alarm 2 high limit
IP 08
Alarm 2 Hysteresis
Analog Input configuration
Parameter
Description
IP 09
AI1: Calibration
IP 10
AI1: Minimum limitation of input signal
IP 11
AI1: Maximum limitation of input signal
IP 12
AI1: Lower display transformation value
IP 13
AI1: Upper display transformation value
IP 14
AI1: Samples taken for averaging control signal
IP 15
AI1: Unit & range of analog input:
0 = no unit, 1 = %, 2 = C / F, 3 = x10, 4 = x100
Alarms 3 and 4 follow control input of Loop 2
IP 16
Alarm 3: OFF = Not active, ON = Active
IP 17
Alarm 3 low limit
IP 18
Alarm 3 Hysteresis
IP 19
Alarm 4: OFF = Not active, ON = Active
IP 20
Alarm 4 high limit
IP 21
Alarm 4 Hysteresis
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Acc input
Acc input
Acc input
Acc input
Acc input
Acc input
03

Standard
0%
0%
100%
0%
100%
0%
0

03

ON, OFF

OFF

Acc input
Acc input
025.5
025.5
ON, OFF
0255

10%
10%
0.0
0.0
OFF (sec)
1 sec

02

Acc input
Acc input
Acc input
Acc input
Acc input
Acc input
Acc input
0255s

0%
10%
20%
0%
10%
20%
5%
10s

Range
ON, OFF

Standard
OFF

1255
-1010
OFF, ON
-40205 C
0100
OFF, ON
-40205 C
0100

10
0
OFF
5C
5
OFF
50C
5

Range
-1010
0 Max %
Min 100%
-50Max
Min205
1255
04

Standard
0
0%
100%
0
100
3
1

OFF, ON
Acc input
Acc input
OFF, ON
Acc input
Acc input

OFF
0%
5%
OFF
100%
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Summer Winter Compensation
Parameter
Description
IP 22
Selection of Compensation Input
OFF = Thermistor Input TI, ON = Analog Input AI
IP 23
Winter Compensation: OFF = negative, ON = positive
IP 24
Winter Compensation Lower Limit
IP 25
Winter Compensation Upper Limit
IP 26
Summer Compensation: OFF = negative, ON = positive
IP 27
Summer Compensation Lower Limit
IP 28
Summer Compensation Upper Limit
IP 29
Show Hot / Cool Symbol while compensation is active
Humidity Sensor Configuration (-H Version)
IP 30
Humidity Sensor is Control Input of Loop 2
IP 31
Humidity Sensor Calibration
IP 32
Samples taken for averaging control signal
Remote Control
IP 33
Configuration of remote control input (TI EXT)
0 = no remote control
1 = Occupation sensor Comfort / Standby
2 = Occupation sensor Comfort / Off
3 = Heat / Cool change by open contact. Contact open = Heat
4 = Heat / Cool change by open contact. Contact open = Cool
5 = Auto change over depending on supply temperature
IP 34
Activation delay (Minutes) = the time the binary input needs to be open
before standby/off mode is activated.
IP 35
Auto Change Over limit cooling
IP 36
Auto Change Over limit heating
Analog Output
Parameter
Description
OP 00
AO1: Configuration output Signal:
0 = OFF
1 = Loop 1
2 = Loop 2
3 = Dehumidify in 4 pipe systems
(Max LP1 heating and LP2 direct acting)
4 = Manual override (0 100%)
5 = Feedback of temperature input or set point
6 = Feedback of floating output
OP 01
AO1: Configuration of Output signal, reverse or direct
0 = Heating, Reverse YH1, YR1
1 = Cooling, Direct YC1, YD1
2 = Heating and Cooling (2 pipe system), YH1 + YC1, YR1 + YD1
3 = VAV function
If Output signal = manual override:
Choose Manual override steps
0 = 0100%
1 = 010
2 = ON/OFF
If Output signal = Feedback
0 = Temperature input loop 1 (acc IP00)
1 = Set point loop 1
2 = Set point loop 2
3 = Humidity sensor (-H Version)
4 = Analog input
OP 02
AO1: Minimum limitation of output signal
OP 03
AO1: Maximum limitation of output signal
OP 04
AO1: Maximum limitation in standby mode
OP 05
AO1: VAV function Cooling output in heating mode
OP 06
AO1: Binary function Use AO as three binary outputs: 0, 30, 70, 100%
OP 07
AO1: Choose alarm
0 = no action
1 = TI1 low alarm active
2 = TI1 high alarm active
3 = TI1 low or high alarm active
4 = AI1 low alarm active
5 = AI1 high alarm active
6 = AI1 low or high alarm active
7 = Any alarm active
OP 08
AO1: Action in case of alarm, OFF = close, ON = open output
OP 09
Temperature feedback minimum temperature
OP 10
Temperature feedback maximum temperature

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Range
ON, OFF

Standard
OFF

ON, OFF
-40215C
-40215C
ON, OFF
-40215C
-40215C
ON, OFF

OFF
-30 C
0 C
ON
30 C
40 C
OFF

ON, OFF
-1010
1255

OFF
0
10

05

0255 min

-40215 C/F
-40215 C/F

16C
28C

Range
06

Standard
1

04

0 Max %
Min 100%
0 100 %
0100%
ON, OFF
0-7

0
100%
50%
50%
OFF
0

ON, OFF
-40215 C/F
-40215 C/F

OFF
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Floating Output
Parameter
Description
OP 11
FO1: Enable Floating Output (DO1, DO2 Floating)
OP 12
FO1: Configuration Output (DO1, DO2 Floating)
0 = OFF
1 = Loop 1
2 = Loop 2
3 = Dehumidify in 4 pipe systems (Max LP1 heating and LP2 direct acting)
4 = Manual override (0 100%)
OP 13
FO1: Reverse or Direct (DO1, DO2 Floating)
0 = Heating, Reverse YH1, YR1
1 = Cooling, Direct YC1, YD1
2 = Heating and Cooling (2 pipe system), YH1 + YC1, YR1 + YD1
If Output signal = manual override: Choose Manual override steps
0 = 0100%
1 = 010
2 = ON/OFF
OP 14
FO1: Running Time (Time to run from Open to Close)
OP 15
FO1: Switching difference for floating signal
OP 16
FO1: Choose alarm
0 = no action
1 = TI1 low alarm active
2 = TI1 high alarm active
3 = TI1 low or high alarm active
4 = AI1 low alarm active
5 = AI1 high alarm active
6 = AI1 low or high alarm active
7 = Any alarm active
OP 17
FO1 Action in case of alarm, OFF = close output, ON = open output
Digital Output 1
OP 18
DO1: Configuration Digital Output (only if floating disabled)
0 = OFF
1 = Loop 1
2 = Loop 2
3 = Dehumidifying, Max of loop 1 heating and loop 2 direct
4 = Operation State (On if operation state is ON)
5 = Operation State with switch off delay 60s
6 = Output while demand on any output, switch off delay 60s
OP 19
DO1: Configuration of action (if Loop 1 or Loop 2)
0 = 1. Stage heating, reverse QH1, QR1
1 = 1. Stage cooling, direct QC1, QD1
2 = 1. Stage heating and cooling, reverse and direct, QH1+QC1
3 = 2. Stage heating, reverse QH2, QR2
4 = 2. Stage cooling, direct, QC2, QD2
5 = 2. Stage heating and cooling, reverse and direct, QH2 + QC2
OP 20
DO1: Choose Alarm, Table OP16
OP 21
DO1: Action in case of alarm
Digital Output 2
OP 22
DO2: Configuration Digital Output, Table OP18
OP 23
DO2: Configuration of action (if Loop 1 or Loop 2), Table OP 19
OP 24
DO2: Choose Alarm, Table OP16
OP 25
DO2: Action in case of alarm
OP 26
Display Fan Symbol while DO1 active

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Range
ON, OFF
04

Standard
OFF
0

02

0 1275 s
0 100%
07

90s
5%
0

ON, OFF

OFF

06

05

07
ON, OFF

0
OFF

06
05
0-7
ON, OFF
ON, OFF

0
0
0
OFF
OFF

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