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B2203458
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Troubleshooting (continued)
CHECKING THERMOSTAT VOLTAGES
DISCHARGE AIR SENSOR CHECKOUT
Using a digital voltmeter (DVM) measure the AC voltage supplied at the R and C terminals of the Thermostat
inputs on the control panel for the zone in question. This voltage should be same as the voltage supplied to the
control panel 24VAC terminals. Make a call for heat, cooling or fan. Measure the voltage across the terminal that
should be energized (i.e. W for heat, Y for cooling, etc.) and the C terminal. This should be the same voltage as
there is between the R and C terminals. Measure the voltage across a terminal that should NOT be energized
and the C terminal; this voltage should be zero.
The discharge air sensor is a temperature dependent resistor; the higher the temperature, the lower the
resistance. In order to confirm the sensor is working, both sensor leads must be disconnected from the zone
panel board. Using a digital voltmeter (DVM) set to read resistance, touch the leads from the sensor to the
probes of the DVM. Take care not to create a parallel resistance path through your body by touching both probes
with your fingers or a faulty reading will be obtained. At 77F, the resistance of the sensor will be 10K ohm. If the
sensor is cooler than 77F, the resistance will be higher, if it is warmer, the resistance will be lower. After reading
the resistance at room temperature, warm the tip of the sensor by holding it in the palm of your hand, and take
another resistance reading. This reading should be noticeable lower than the room temperature reading.
T
emperature (°F) Resistance (ohms)
65 13476
70 11884
75 10501
80 9298
85 8249
90 7333
The zone panel is well equipped to monitor the operation of the probe and determine if a failure has occurred.
The probe should be considered an integral (but replaceable) part of the zone panel. The zone panel will indicate
if the probe is operating improperly and needs to be replaced.
DETECTING DAMPER PROBLEMS
Symptom Possible Solution
DAS shorted or open causing the panel to only respond
to zone 1 inputs while not closing any dampers.
Damper wired incorrectly. Spring open power close
dampers should be connected between NO and
C terminals.
DAS shorted or open causing the panel to only respond
to zone 1 inputs while not closing any dampers.
Damper motor faulty.
Damper opens when it should be closed.
Damper will not close.