Futura III Control Manual

V3HN-I0M-3
82-0400
HeatNet® V3
Control Manual
Control adjustment and operation instructions
for firmware versions Version 3.x
This instruction manual applies only to version 3.x

firmware on version 3.x control boards. Current
firmware is backwards compatible with version 2.x
boards, but some current features may not be
available. To replace firmware on an existing
boiler, contact the factory or website
http://www.rbiwaterheaters.com to obtain the
original firmware file or for assistance in applying
current firmware to an older version control board.
Also read and follow:
Futera III Boiler manual or

Futera Fusion Boiler manual or
Futera XLF Boiler manual
This manual is intended only for use by a qualified heating installer/technician. Read and follow this manual, all
supplements and related instructional information provided with the boiler. Install, start and service the boiler only
in the sequence and methods given in these instructions. Failure to do so can result in severe personal injury,
death or substantial property damage.
Do not use the boiler during construction. Construction dust and particulate, particularly drywall dust, will cause
contamination of the burner, resulting in possible severe personal injury, death or substantial property damage.
The boiler can only be operated with a dust-free air supply. Follow the instruction manual procedures to duct air to
the boiler air intake. If the boiler has been contaminated by operation with contaminated air, follow the instruction
manual guidelines to clean, repair or replace the boiler if necessary.
Affix these instructions near to the boiler. Instruct the building owner to retain the instructions for future use by a
qua hnician, and to follow all guidelines in the User’s Information Manual.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS .............................................................................................................................. 3
Introduction................................................................................................................................................ 5
THE FUTERA III/FUSION-SERIES V3 HEATNET CONTROL ....................................................................................................................... 5
Features & Specifications ......................................................................................................................... 7

STANDARD FEATURES OVERVIEW ........................................................................................................................................................ 7
Specifications ............................................................................................................................................ 9
Components & Accessories ................................................................................................................... 10
Setup & Operation ................................................................................................................................... 11
BASIC MULTI BOILER SYSTEM OPERATION.......................................................................................................................................... 11
MIXED BOILER TYPES USING PRIORITY SETS ..................................................................................................................................... 12
MIXED BOILER SYSTEM OPERATION ................................................................................................................................................... 12
START/STOP PRIORITY CONDITIONS .................................................................................................................................................. 14
SELECTING MIXED BOILERS .............................................................................................................................................................. 15
MIXED SYSTEM TYPE 1: HIGH SYSTEM TURNDOWN ............................................................................................................................ 15
MIXED SYSTEM TYPE 2: CONDENSING / NON-CONDENSING .................................................................................................................. 18
Heating Control Methods ........................................................................................................................ 22

HEATING METHOD 1 ......................................................................................................................................................................... 22
HEATING METHOD 2 ......................................................................................................................................................................... 22
HEATING METHOD 3 ......................................................................................................................................................................... 22
HEATING METHOD 4 ......................................................................................................................................................................... 22
HEATING METHOD 5 ......................................................................................................................................................................... 22
OPERATING LIMIT ............................................................................................................................................................................. 22
INPUT PRIORITIES ............................................................................................................................................................................ 22
HEATING METHOD 1 HEAT DEMAND .............................................................................................................................................. 23
HEATING METHOD 2 STAGE CONTROL T1-T2 ................................................................................................................................... 23
HEATING METHOD 3 4-20MA CONTROL ............................................................................................................................................. 24
HEATING METHOD 4 AA INPUT .......................................................................................................................................................... 24
HEATING METHOD 5 MODBUS COMMUNICATIONS .............................................................................................................................. 24
BASE LOADING, RELAY CONTROL ...................................................................................................................................................... 25
SETTING UP BASE LOADING ............................................................................................................................................................... 28
Domestic Hot Water Methods ................................................................................................................. 28

DHW MAXIMUM RUNTIME................................................................................................................................................................. 29
DHW METHOD 1: DHW HEATING ONLY USING A DHW MASTER AND MEMBER BOILER(S) EMPLOYING H-NET .................................. 30
DHW METHOD 2: FAILSAFE COMBINATION DHW AND SPACE HEATING WITH A MASTER BOILER AND MEMBER BOILERS UTILIZING VALVES
(MASTER TYPE: COMBINATION) ...................................................................................................................................................... 34
DHW METHOD 2: FAILSAFE COMBINATION DHW AND SPACE HEATING WITH A MASTER BOILER AND MEMBER BOILERS UTILIZING PUMPS
(MASTER TYPE: COMBINATION) ...................................................................................................................................................... 36
DHW METHOD 3: DHW HEATING ONLY, USING A HEADER SENSOR INPUT ........................................................................................... 40
DHW METHOD 4A: SPACE HEATING WITH DHW OVERRIDE OF SETPOINT ON MASTER, USING AN AQUASTAT ......................................... 43
DHW METHOD 4B: SPACE HEATING WITH DHW OVERRIDE OF SETPOINT ON MASTER, USING A DHW 10K TANK SENSOR ..................... 46
DHW METHOD 5A: LOCAL DHW TANK HEATING USING A 10K TANK SENSOR. ....................................................................................... 49
DHW METHOD 5B: LOCAL DHW TANK HEATING USING A THERMOSTAT & HYBRID SENSOR. ................................................................... 53
DHW METHOD 6: DHW USING DIRECT CONTROL (NOT PREFERRED)................................................................................................. 55
Using the 4-20mA input (OPTIONAL) ..................................................................................................... 55

SETPOINT PRIORITIES ....................................................................................................................................................................... 57
Circulator Pump Options ........................................................................................................................ 57

Local Pump Option .................................................................................................................................. 59
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TABLE OF CONTENTS HeatNet Control V3
Auxiliary Function Options ..................................................................................................................... 59

Outdoor Reset ......................................................................................................................................... 60
Sensors .................................................................................................................................................... 60
Stack Temperature .................................................................................................................................. 60
Security .................................................................................................................................................... 61
Save/Restore Configuration Settings ..................................................................................................... 61
USB Features ........................................................................................................................................... 61
Saving/Restoring Settings ...................................................................................................................... 61
Diagnostics .............................................................................................................................................. 61
Communications ..................................................................................................................................... 62
Failsafe Modes ......................................................................................................................................... 62
FAILSAFE REQUIREMENTS: ................................................................................................................................................................ 62
Category 1 Venting .................................................................................................................................. 63

Limited Flow Boiler Control Options ...................................................................................................... 63
HeatNet Online ......................................................................................................................................... 65
Wiring Connections ................................................................................................................................. 66
* Status Information ................................................................................................................................ 78
STATUS INFORMATION SCREENS ........................................................................................................................................................ 78
Status Screen Fault Display.................................................................................................................... 80

Calibration................................................................................................................................................ 83
Log Entry.................................................................................................................................................. 84
Line 4 Log Entries: .................................................................................................................................. 85
Default Settings & Menu Item Descriptions — SETUP .......................................................................... 88
Default Settings & Menu Item Descriptions — ADVANCED SETUP ..................................................... 94
MODBUS Communications ................................................................................................................... 101
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................... 112
Futera III/Fusion-Series HeatNet Control Run Screen......................................................................... 117
Futera III/Fusion-Series HeatNet V3 Control Menu Tree ..................................................................... 119
Futera III/Fusion HeatNet V3 Control Advanced Menu Tree ............................................................... 120
Worksheet .............................................................................................................................................. 121
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FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS HeatNet Control V3
2. A boiler, in a Boiler Network, using the HeatNet®

Introduction (H-Net®) protocol.
3. A Member boiler to a boiler management system with
multiple input control methods.
The Futera III/Fusion-Series V3
HeatNet Control The primary purpose of the control is to maintain the boiler
water temperature at the supply or the header sensor using a
The Futera III/Fusion-Series V3 boiler control is the third target setpoint. While performing this task, the control also
generation of the HeatNet control platform. Control monitors dedicated external limits in a limit string and
hardware has been added to make use of many new heating provides an orderly shutdown and fault indication in the
applications. These new features are outlined in the Features event of a tripped limit. The monitored limits include a
& Specifications section. HIGH LIMIT AQUASTAT, LOW WATER CUTOFF,
GAS PRESSURE, FLOW, IGNITION CONTROL fault,
Two versions of the Control are available. The full version GAS VALVE alarm, VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVE
and the “Lite” version. The Full version is available as an alarm, and other optional or user selectable limits.
option. Consult the factory or sales. The Lite version:
The HIGH LIMIT circuit is independent of
1.) Supports (1) system pump the control and shuts down the ignition
control and the boiler if the control board or
2.) HeatNet Online monitoring requires a Touchscreen other component of the boiler was to
display on the Master boiler (Full and Lite). malfunction. The control will continue to
function and report the fault, but its ability to
3.) Only a 0-10 VDC output (no 4-20mA) control the boiler will end.
4.) Does not support (3) alternate staging relays Each Futera III/Fusion-Series boiler employing this control
can function as either a Master or a Member. This allows
5.) Pluggable colored terminal strips. one boiler (Master) to be in control of a target temperature.
The other boilers (Members) only respond to the commands
The Futera III/Fusion-Series boiler control is designed to issued by the Master. If using an external control, all boilers
provide the Futera III/Fusion-Series of boilers with an can be setup as Member s. The following will define the
integrated boiler management system on every boiler. roles of Master and Member.
Designed for the Air-Fuel coupled Futera III/Fusion-Series
boilers, the Futera III/Fusion-Series HeatNet control Master
provides for optimized heating efficiency without the need A boiler becomes a Master when a temperature sensor is
for a “wall mount control”. Since the Futera III/Fusion- connected to the J10 “SYSTEM HEADER” terminals. The
Series modular control method is based on digital sensor is auto-detected.
communications, analog control signals are not required.
Although the use of analog control signals is still supported The Master senses and controls the common system
(4-20mA control loops and 0-10vdc control voltages), a header/loop water temperature using a system setpoint. It
higher level of control precision, repeatability, and feedback uses any boilers it finds (over the H-Net communications
is gained with digital communications control. cable) to accomplish this. It can also monitor the Outside
Air (OA) temperature to provide outdoor reset functionality.
With the Futera III/Fusion-Series, optimized heating Only one Master is allowed in a system.
efficiency is accomplished by setting the Modulation
Maximum (Mod-Max) setting to exploit the inverse When operating as a Master, the boiler provides a control
efficiency curve. This value can be adjusted so that as each method using a PID algorithm to regulate water
boiler is added, it operates at its maximum turndown. This temperature. This algorithm allows a single boiler (Master),
allows the maximum number of boilers to operate at their or multiple (Master + Member) boilers. There are two PID
lowest inputs, until all boilers are firing. Once all boilers are algorithms that can be used. One PID is used for space
firing, full range modulation control is allowed. An outdoor heating, and the other for Domestic Hot Water (DHW)
reset function is also provided to assist in the optimized heating. This allows both space and DHW to be controlled
heating efficiency of the Futera III/Fusion-Series boilers. simultaneously.
The Futera III/Fusion-Series boiler with the Futera
III/Fusion-Series H-Net control, can be operated in multiple
ways:
1. As a standalone boiler.
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Figure 1 Heat band Member

If a “SYS/DHW HEADER” sensor is not connected to J10,
a boiler always defaults to the role of Member.
The control algorithm is based upon a Heat Band, at the
center of which is the setpoint. While below the Heat Band, The Member boiler can operate as part of a multi-boiler
boilers are staged on and modulated up until the Heat Band system or as a standalone unit.
is entered. Once in the Heat Band, modulation is used to
maintain setpoint. Boilers are shut down only when the top In a multi-boiler system the Member typically receives its
of the Heat Band is breached. Timers are also used to command signals from a designated Master-boiler. It is also
prevent short cycling. capable of receiving inputs from an external control system.
The boiler responds to these signals, to start/stop the burner,
and/or to modulate the firing rate. The outlet water
temperature is also monitored. If the outlet temperature
The control algorithm is based upon a Heat Band, at the approaches the operating limit temperature setpoint
center of which is the setpoint. While below the Heat Band, (adjustable), the boilers firing rate is limited and its
boilers are staged on and modulated up until the Heat Band modulation value is reduced to minimize short-cycling. If
is entered. Once in the Heat Band, modulation is used to the operating limit is exceeded, or if an interlock trips, the
maintain setpoint. Boilers are shut down only when the top boiler is shut down. When connected with a network cable,
of the Heat Band is breached. Timers are also used to in a Master/Member role, the Members' status is
prevent short cycling. interrogated by the Master boiler.
Any standalone boiler will perform

better when controlling to a header sensor.
While staging the boilers on, a modulation clamp
ADVANCED SETUP: MODULAR BOILER SET: A Fusion, as a standalone boiler,
MOD MAX-LAST FIRE is used to hold the boilers at a requires a header sensor to control properly.
lower fire rate until the last boiler is fired. Once the last
boiler fires, the modulation clamp is removed and all boilers In a standalone installation the Member typically receives
are allowed to fire above this clamped percentage up to its command signals internally and operates based upon the
100%. This “boiler efficiency” clamp is defaulted to 70% outlet water temperature input and the established settings in
and thus limits all of the boilers individual outputs to 70% the menu (Local Set-point) to start/stop the burner, and/or to
until the last boiler fires. All running boilers modulate up modulate the firing rate. If the operating limit is exceeded,
and down together, always at the same modulation rate. As or if an interlock trips, the boiler is shut down. As in a
a general rule, this percentage should be no lower than twice multi-boiler system, a standalone Member boiler is also
the minimum turndown to minimize short cycling. capable of receiving inputs from an external control system.
When additional boilers are needed to achieve setpoint in When using the H-Net network cable in a Master/Member
the system, the Master boiler employs an ADAPTIVE system, the system setpoint is sent from the Master as a
MODULATION algorithm to prevent over firing of the digital signal, along with the modulation value to control
system. The Master communicates over the H-Net to view firing rate. It also receives its command to start or stop over
the exact status of each Member boiler. When a new boiler the H-Net cable. Also, the SYSTEM CLOCK only needs to
is added, the Master boiler adjusts the system modulation be set on the MASTER. The Master will then set the time
rate lower to compensate for the BTUs that will be on all Member boilers.
introduced by the newly added boiler. This adjustment
occurs when the newly added Member boiler enters its ON If not using the H-Net protocol (cable), an external control
CALL state (default setting). This can be changed to PILOT can send a 4-20mA or 0-10V signal along with a 4-20mA
when the new boiler is called using the menu: enable signal to control the setpoint or firing rate. The boiler
ADVANCED SETUP: ADAPTIVE MOD: DROP may also be treated as a 2-stage boiler or an ON-OFF boiler
DOWN. Once the Main Valve (on the newly added boiler) using the dedicated T-inputs.
is opened, and the DELAY RELEASE timer equals zero,
the PID algorithm is allowed to control the system
modulation. Setting the DELAY RELEASE timer will
allow some “soak” time of the newly added boiler before
releasing modulation control to the PID.
The ADAPTIVE MOD menus are disabled

on a Member boiler, but are still visible.
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8. Enhanced boot loader and firmware storage. One

Features & Specifications firmware storage location for user updates. One
firmware program that always remains resident so that a
HeatNet Version 3.x Discontinued factory program can be restored. Primary loading is
with a flashdrive. The P3 shunt restores the previous
Features firmware.
1. With this hardware release the service power, switched 9. 32 bit Microcontroller operating @ 64 Mhz with 5-
power, and the power switch connector have been stage pipeline, and prefetch cache.
removed. These were available on prior versions of the
HeatNet control. Upgrading to this control from prior 10. (3) Stage control relay outputs for TBD applications.
versions will require some wiring changes using an
upgrade kit. 11. Backwards compatible with existing HeatNet versions
1.x and 2.x controls and applications.
2. The J10B input is no longer supported for proving the
damper. Damper proving switches will need to be wired 12. Support for 135 Ohm control actuators.
to J12B, 7 & 8.
13. 1k Platinum Stack sensor.
3. If a stack sensor is used with this version, the alarm
silence switch cannot be connected and the 14. Flow meter input or BMS GPM input/control
disconnected wires should be terminated appropriately.
15. Dual PID controls. One for space heating and one for
Silencing the alarm can be done by holding the BACK DHW heating. Allows for simultaneous DHW/Space
and SELECT keys down at the same time. heating.
Hardware Version 3.x Control

Additional Features
(Identified by circuit board color: BLACK) Standard Features Overview
1. Support for (2) Circulator pumps (1 if Lite version).
1. Five levels of external control inputs, including
Two rotation modes are provided: Based on system
modulation and staging that provide application
runtime or system pump runtime hours. Pump failure
flexibility.
switchover/retry mode.
2. Digital Communications Control (analog 4-20mA and
2. Warm weather shutdown, (2) pump jog (1 if Lite 0-10vdc control supported, but not required).
version) and local pump jog to keep pumps from
a. Boiler to Boiler : HeatNet (H-Net)
seizing.
b. Building Management System (MODBUS,
3. The Modbus, BACnet or LonWorks communications Optional BACnet or LonWorks) to Boiler
port can be accessed concurrently with the USB port
3. Distributed control using the HeatNet (H-Net) protocol
(HeatNet Control Pro). The BACnet, LonWorks, or
for up to 16 boilers. Eliminates the need for “wall
Modbus connections do not need to be disabled to use
mounted” controls.
the USB ports.
4. Analog Control 4-20mA and 0-10vdc (5mA minimum
4. The DHW pump and the Local Pump relay connections current) signals supported.
now provide a normally closed contact. This allows for
5. System/Boiler operating status text display
the use of a power open/power close valve.
6. Interlock, Event, and System logging with a time
5. Support for 5mA 0-10v control signals using third party stamp.
controls.
7. Advanced PID algorithm optimized for the Futera
III/Fusion-Series boilers.
6. Support for (2) display types: Vacuum Florescent and
Color LCD using the same 20 pin ribbon cable. The 8. (4) Dedicated temperature sensor inputs for: Outside
color LCD provides an interface for the HeatNet Online Air Temperature, Supply (Boiler Outlet) Temperature,
monitoring. Return (Boiler Inlet) Temperature, and Header
(Common System Supply) Temperature.
7. System Return sensor input.
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9. Automatically detects the optional temperature sensors 22. Programmable password protection to secure the
on power up (Outdoor Air Temp sensor is enabled in programmable settings.
the settings menu).
23. Remote 4-20mA setpoint control using a mapped
10. Menu driven calibration and setup menus with a bright setpoint range to the 4-20mA control signal.
(Adj.) 4 line Vacuum Fluorescent Display.
24. Freeze Protection allowing automatic starting of
11. (8) Dedicated 24vac interlock monitors, and 8 dedicated boiler(s) using (2) Failsafe modes.
120vac system monitors used for diagnostics and
25. Adaptive Modulation. When additional boilers are
providing feedback of faults and system status.
called, the Master adjusts all boilers fire rates to
12. Multiple circulator pump control modes. compensate.
13. Combustion Air Damper control with proof time, 26. Mixed boiler types in a system.
support for a common combustion air damper.
27. Support for Domestic Hot Water (DHW) using a 10k
14. USB/RS485 network plug-in to allow firmware updates Sensor or a dry contact input from a tank thermostat.
or custom configurations.
28. Domestic Hot Water relay for use with a pump or
15. Optional BACnet or LonWorks interface. valve.
16. Alarm Relay dry contacts, and Audible Alarm. 29. On-board power and socket for Protocessor
BACnet/LonWorks module.
17. Runtime hours, and Cycles (based on Main Valve
Open). 30. HI/LO relay control option from connector J4
18. Outdoor Air Reset with programmable setpoint and 31. Resettable Fused interlock power circuit.
ratio.
32. Additional terminal connector for H-Net shielded cable.
19. Time of Day clock to provide up to (4) night setback
33. Backwards compatible to Version 1.x hardware.
temperatures.
34. Communications board integrated with the main board
20. Failsafe mode when a Building Management System is
from version 1.x control.
controlling setpoint. If communications is lost, the
boiler/system automatically transfers to local boiler 35. Base Loading of (1) boiler.
setpoint control.
36. Domestic Hot Water time out for maximum DHW
21. Rotation Methods (Lead-Lag): True Rotation (based on runtime.
boiler runtime) is default. First-On First-Off (FOFO),
Last-On First-Off (LOFO) and MIXED are optional.
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Specifications
Control Microprocessor based PID modulating control (NOT a safety limit)
Environment -40 °F to 140 °F, <90% RH non-condensing
Input Power 24 VAC, 500 mA
Relays 1 System Pump (Lite version), 2 System Pumps (Full Version), Damper, Circulator, Alarm, DHW
Pump (v2.x), 8A 250 VAC resistive* - Refer to wiring diagram for application specific ratings
K8 on J4.2 &.6 for Base Loading
AC Interlocks 24 VAC – 120 VAC input
Control Inputs AA, Heat Demand, 4-20mA Enable, OA override, T1-T2 (dry contact inputs)
4-20mA, 0-10 VDC
Dimensions 9” wide: 6” high: 2” deep
Temperature Sensors NTC thermistor, 10K @ 77 °F, 335.67K @ -40 °F, 185 @ 150 °F ,+/- 1 F
USB 1.0
RS485 MODBUS Modbus RTU
Boiler-to-Boiler HeatNet (H-Net)
Network Optional LonWorks, BACnet available bridge to MODBUS port
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Components & Accessories
Part Number Component Description

40-0095-001 Futera III/Fusion-Series Control Board Version 3.x Full- Optional
16-0047 Futera III/Fusion-Series Control Board Version 3.x Lite - Standard
40-0088 Graphics Display Board
40-0091 Graphics Display, Color Touchscreen (HeatNet Online Interface)
16-0026 Temperature probe (bullet type, 1x.250 inch) ACI/10K-CP-BP
14-0325 Supply, Header, Return Sensors ACI 10k-CP-I-NW
14-0328 ACI-X/(2) CP-PO-4 4” probe with dual sensor
14-0329 ACI-X/(2) CP-PO-6 6” probe with dual sensor
13-0104 3” Immersion Well
14-0319 Outside Air Sensor with Housing ACI 10k-CP-O
Installation & Operation Manual
44-0060 RJ45 Communications Cable Assembly, 25 feet
40-0115 Ribbon Cable Assembly (Display Control)
44-0061 USB Cable Assembly, 6ft
14-0354 MODBUS to BACnet Bridge
14-0353 MODBUS to LonWorks Bridge
14-0356 MODBUS to HeatNet Online Module
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SETUP & OPERATION HeatNet Control V3
The Master now checks all of the runtimes to determine

SETUP & OPERATION which boiler has the least runtime based on the MIN
RUNTIME setting in ADVANCED SETUP: FIRING
MODE:. The MIN RUNTIME setting is the minimum
Basic Multi Boiler System Operation runtime interval in hours that is used to compare boiler to
boiler runtimes.
For boiler system setup/installations please
refer to Refer to the 2008 ASHRAE Once the boiler to fire has been determined, the Master
Handbook, CH12 or later revision. sends the command over the H-Net cable to fire that boiler,
and resets the ADD BOILER delay timer to prepare for the
A basic multi boiler system typically uses boilers of the next boiler to fire. If the header water temperature is still
same size and type. With HeatNet, this includes (1) Master below the heating band, and the ADD BOILER delay timer
and (1-15) Member boilers. The boilers are connected has expired to zero, the process is repeated until the header
together using an H-Net communications cable effectively water temperature enters the heating band.
creating (1) boiler. This allows the system heating BTUs to
be evenly distributed among all of the boilers. (See:, Typical When a boiler receives a command to fire:
Single Boiler System, page 74). 1. The system pump relay is enabled and the H-Net
control displays 'Flow Wait' until the flow-switch closes
between J11A, 1 & 2 within the programmed time
Figure 2 Basic multiple boiler system
(10seconds).
2. All elements in the interlock string, terminated between
J11A and J11B, must be closed before the sequence is
allowed to continue.
3. If all interlocks are closed relay K5 is enabled to
command the combustion-air damper open (if used).
The H-Net control displays 'Damp: Wait' until the
damper end switch closes on input DAMPER, J12B.
4. Relay K6 is enabled energizing the local pump (if
used). The H-Net control commences its 'Flow-Wait'
timer (adjustable 10–240 sec.). The flow switch contact
A basic multi boiler system can be configured using the is checked on terminals J11B, 5 & 6.
boiler menus to create custom systems/features. These 5. With all the interlocks closed, the boiler start relay K1
features are best described in the section: Default Settings is enabled and energizes terminal 6 on the ignition
& Menu Item Description. Along with these menu control. This signal is present on J5 Boiler Start
items are hardware support for many auxiliary Operator.
functions. 6. The ignition control begins its cycle and provides an
output signal from terminal 4 to the H-Net control J5
Once the system has been properly setup (all default menu Blower. The H-Net control responds and provides an
values used and H-Net addresses assigned), the system is output signal to the VFD which sets the blower to the
enabled by placing the REMOTE/LOCAL switch to the programmed pre-purge speed.
LOCAL position on the Master boiler. All Member boilers 7. After air-flow is established the ignition control waits
must have their respective switches in the REMOTE for the air switch to close. When the air switch closes it
position. When the Master boiler’s Heat Demand input provides an input to terminal 7 and pre-purge timing
(LOCAL switch) closes, the system becomes operational commences. The H-Net display indicates 'Pre Purge'.
and will fire as many boilers as it needs to maintain the 8. When purge is complete the ignition control energizes
header water temperature’s setpoint. See the DHW section the pilot gas valve from terminal 8, and the spark
to fire to two setpoints. generator from terminal 10, beginning a 10-second Pilot
Flame Establishing Period (PFEP). The H-Net control
When a boiler is to be fired in a multi boiler system (header responds to J5 Pilot Valve and provides an output
water temperature is below the heating band), the Master signal to the VFD which sets the blower to the
checks the HeatNet boilers it has available. Then the Master programmed ignition speed. The H-Net display
checks if a Lead Boiler is to be used (LEAD BOILER > 0). indicates 'Pilot'.
The Master boiler then looks at which type of firing rotation 9. At the end of the PFEP the spark generator is de-
it has selected: LOFO, FOFO, TRUE (runtime), or MIXED. energized. If the pilot flame is detected, by the UV
In our example we will use the TRUE (runtime) rotation scanner, the ignition control energizes the main gas
since it is the default. valve from terminal 9 to J5 Main Valve. The H-Net
display indicates 'Run'.
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10. If main-flame is detected the H-Net control holds the Mixed Boiler Types Using
burner at the low-fire rate for the MODULATION
DELAY time period. After this timer expires, the PID Priority Sets
allows the boiler to modulate and places the boiler into
Using the Basic Multi Boiler System Operation, a MIXED
the running state.
boiler Priority method may be added to control condensing,
non-condensing, base load, or other boiler SETs in a system
As boilers are added to the system settings in the ADVANCED
together. These sets compose a system which provides for
SETUP: ADAPTIVE MOD: DROP DOWN menu determines
optimal performance and economy. Having dedicated sets
when the modulation rate drops down to compensate for the of boilers gives the system engineer a tool to create many
newly added BTUs. For the drop down to be active, one different boiler systems.
boiler needs to be running when a new boiler is added (see:
Introduction: The Futera III/Fusion-Series H-Net Control:
A boiler set can be constructed by simply setting the firing
Master).
Priority on each boiler (to be in a set) at the same priority.
Setting all (example) condensing boilers to the highest
If all boilers are firing, the modulation rate is released to go Priority of 1, and then setting all (example) non-condensing
to 100%. If all boilers are not firing, the modulation is boilers to a Priority of 2, will create (2) sets of boilers, one
limited to the MOD-MAX clamp value. The MOD-MAX condensing and the other non-condensing. Once this is
clamp is used to keep the boilers running as efficiently as done, the Priority 1 set of condensing boilers will have a
possible. The following Mixed Boiler System Operation: firing order that has a higher Priority and is independent of
Selecting Mixed Boilers section outlines this with examples. the other non-condensing set with the lower priority. The
boiler set with the highest Priority can then be fired based
NOTE: If the boiler is running as a standalone boiler or on a conditional settings menu. The lower Priority set will
is direct modulated (including the AA input), follow. If the priority set is used with condensing and non-
the MOD-MAX clamp will also be in effect condensing boilers a boiler may also go offline when a
for the ADD BOILER DELAY time. This is to return temperature is too low.
minimize thermal shock to the boiler.
Boilers will be staged on and off using the ADD and SHED
Once the header water temperature is in the heating band, timers as always, but the boilers can now be grouped.
only the modulation rate is used to achieve the target
setpoint. The system will maintain the setpoint until the load
demand increases or decreases. Mixed Boiler System Operation
As the load decreases, the header water temperature will
Starting Boilers:
start approaching the top of the band. The PID now lowers
the modulation rate to the boilers, attempting to keep the When a boiler is to be fired (water temp is below the heating
temperature within the heating band. If the system is band), the Master checks the HeatNet boilers it has
delivering too many BTUs, the water temperature will cross available. The Master boiler then looks at which boilers are
the top of the heating band. returning Priority firing status (set on a boiler in:
(ADVANCED SETUP: SYSTEM: BOILER TYPE:
When the header water temperature first exceeds the top of PRIORITY: 1). If the Start condition for the Priority 1set is
the heating band, the boilers are again checked for the one met (ADVANCED SETUP: FIRING MODE: MODE:
with the most runtime. The selected boiler will turn off MIXED: SET FIRST (example), the Master or Member
immediately and a shed boiler delay timer will be loaded boiler that is configured as PRIORITY 1, with the lowest
with the delay time. This time will need to expire before the runtime, will be fired FIRST (example).
next boiler will be stopped, but only if the header water
temperature remains above the heating band. This timer is As long as the start condition for Priority 1 is met, all
used to allow the header water temperature to return back boilers in the PRIORITY 1 set will fire based on runtime.
into the band when a boiler is stopped. When a boiler is Once all boilers in the PRIORITY 1 set have fired, the
stopped there is a fixed rate of BTUs (Min Fire) that will be PRIORITY 2 set of boilers will fire based on runtime.
removed (PID discontinuity to modulate from Min Fire to 0
BTUs on a boiler). The timer allows for this loss of BTUs. If the Start condition changes and/or is not met (such as
with: OA T or RET temp), the PRIORITY 2 set of boilers
This cycle will continue until the call for heat is satisfied or will fire first/next based on runtime. This has the effect of
the Warm Weather Shutdown feature is enabled. flipping the Priority of the sets.
Stopping Boilers:
When a boiler is to be stopped (water temp is above the
heating band), the Master checks the HeatNet boilers it has
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available. The Master boiler then looks at which boilers are Temp), the PRIORITY 2 set of boilers will stop first/next
returning Priority firing status (set on a boiler in: based on their highest runtime.
(ADVANCED SETUP:FIRING MODE: MODE:
MIXED: SET LAST (example) If the Stop condition for A boiler’s firing Priority can be designated as such in:
Priority 1 is met, the Master or Member boiler that is ADVANCED SETUP: SYSTEM: BOILER TYPE:
configured as PRIORITY 1 with the highest runtime will be FIRING PRIORITY: 1 menu on each boiler. A Priority of
stopped LAST (example). As long as the stop condition and ‘1’ is the highest priority, a ‘2 the lowest (default is always
SHED DELAY time are met, all remaining PRIORITY 1 set 2).
of boilers will stop based on runtime. If the Stop condition
changes and/or is not met (such as with: OAT or RET
Figure 3 Mixed Boilers: Example: Condensing/Non-Condensing
In the example Mixed Boilers: Condensing/Non-

Condensing, condensing boilers and non-condensing boilers START PRIORITY 1
are used, but other combinations may also be used. Another >SET : FIRST
example could use (2) small boilers and set them to
Priority 1 and then use (3) larger boilers and set them to STOP PRIORITY 1
Priority 2. Using these Priority settings (with the conditions SET : OAT < 15°F
menu), the small boilers can run first during the shoulder
months (Spring and Fall) and the larger boilers can fire last
during the colder Winter season (base loading set). Once the conditions menu has been entered, the firing order
and stop order of the Priority 1 boiler set can be selected
Before the MIXED method can be used, the firing mode on based on up to (3) conditions in the conditional settings
the Master boiler must be set to MIXED. ADVANCED menu. All conditional settings apply to the Priority 1 boiler
SETUP: FIRING MODE: MODE: MIXED. Pressing the set. When the conditional settings do not apply to the
SELECT key when the cursor is pointing to MIXED will Priority 1 set, the conditional settings will apply to the
enter the conditions menu. The START and STOP Priority 2 boiler set.
conditions for starting and stopping the Priority boiler set
may be configured here. Temperatures are adjustable.
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SETUP & OPERATON HeatNet Control V3
Start/Stop Priority Conditions temperature on the Master is used to provide a difference

temperature across the heat exchanger. A System Return
sensor will be required. However, the return temperature
The following is an example using mixed sensor may have been moved on the Master to provide
condensing and non-condensing boilers: system return temperature on existing installations and is
still supported).
FIRE FIRST
Condensing boilers may be configured to fire first (set to STOP PRIORITY 1 SET
PRIORITY 1) when: Selections (always the highest runtime first):
2. The Return water temperature is below 140F and
condensing occurs. (The Master’s return water sensor The condensing boiler set (Priority 1) has a
would need to be moved to the header return.) higher Priority to stop when one of these
conditions are met. Values are adjustable.
3. The Outside Air Temperature is above a setpoint
determined by the system configuration. This setpoint LAST: The condensing boilers (Priority 1) are always
ensures that the more efficient condensing boilers run stopped LAST.
first during shoulder months (Spring and Fall) when
minimal heating is required. Below this setpoint, larger OA T < 15F: The condensing boilers (Priority 1) are
boilers should be brought on first to “base load” the stopped first when the OA temperature is less than Mixed
system. Boiler Outdoor Air Temperature.
4. Greater efficiency is required.
RET > 140F: The condensing boilers (Priority 1) are
STOP FIRST stopped first when the Return water temperature is greater
than the Mixed Boiler Return temperature. (This may not
Condensing boilers may be configured to stop first (set to applicable in most configurations since the local return
PRIORITY 1) when: temperature on the Master is used to provide a difference
temperature across the heat exchanger A System Return
The Return water temperature is above 140F and sensor will be required. However, the return temperature
condensing is minimized, thus leaving the larger lower cost sensor may have been moved on the Master to provide
boilers running to carry the load. system return temperature on existing installations and is
1. The Outside Air Temperature is below an adjustable still supported).
setpoint determined by the system configuration. This
setpoint ensures that the larger non-condensing boilers Start/stop settings
run during the coldest months when maximum heating Any combination of Start Conditions and Stop Conditions
is required. Above this setpoint smaller condensing can be used to optimize the mixing of condensing
boilers should be brought on first to run the system as (Priority 1) and non-condensing boilers (Priority 2) for best
efficiently as possible. performance/economy.
2. Maximum heating is required
The default settings for the start and stop conditions of the
START PRIORITY 1 SET condensing set are:
Selections (always the lowest runtime first):

START PRIORITY 1
The condensing boiler set (Priority 1) has a >SET : FIRST
higher Priority to fire when one of these
conditions is met. Values are adjustable. STOP PRIORITY 1
FIRST: The condensing boilers (Priority 1) are always
SET : LAST
started FIRST
The default start setting always starts the condensing boilers
OA T > 15F: The condensing boilers (Priority 1) are (Priority 1 example) first, except for the lead boiler setting.
started when the OA temperature is greater than the Mixed The lead boiler will always start first if enabled, unless
Boiler Outdoor Air Temperature setting. there is a boiler already running (this includes a Member
boiler in LOCAL). The default stop condition setting always
stops the condensing boilers (Priority 1) last.
RET < 140F: The condensing boilers (Priority 1) are
started when the Return water temperature is less than the
Mixed Boiler Return temperature setting (This may not If prolonging the life of the heat exchanger(s) on non-
applicable in most configurations since the local return condensing boilers is very important, consider starting the
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condensing boilers (Fusion-Series) when the return water 2. MOD MAX CLAMP: This value determines the
temperature is below 140F. maximum modulation % at which the boilers will fire
to, until all available boilers are firing.
The return water temperature sensor would
3. Total System BTUs.
need to be moved from the Master’s return
inlet to the system return. The EXCHGR 4. Desired Effective Turndown. This is the lowest
DELTA may need to be adjusted in SETUP: firing rate of the system relative to the maximum firing
AUX FUNCTIONS: HEAT EXCHANGER rate of the system. The larger the value, the lower the
to prevent the Master from going to ½ input BTUs that can be delivered to a light load.
when a high DELTA T is reached.
5. Piping.
This method would lead to the non-condensing boilers
carrying the load when the system temperature stabilizes
above 140F, since non-condensing boilers will start first Mixed System Type 1:
with the Return water temperature is > 140F. The High System Turndown
condensing boilers can then be stopped first when the RET
water temperature is above the 140F. Remember, any The following examples are of mixed boiler systems with
combination of the Start and Stop conditions may be applied high effective system turndown and fault tolerance built in.
for best performance and economy in the system. Also, non- When boiler types are the same, the system turndown is
condensing boilers may be set to go offline when a return limited to the boiler’s min input and fault tolerance is
temperature is too low using the SETUP: AUX always present. When the system has mixed boiler types,
FUNCTIONS: HET EXCHANGER: TEMP DISAB menu. consideration needs to be taken on what types can be mixed
properly to achieve a high system turndown and provide
Base load boilers can also be mixed in the same way as some fault tolerance.
condensing and non-condensing boilers. The base load
boiler(s) can be prioritized in one set (example, Priority 2) Fault tolerance allows for one boiler in the Priority 1 system
and non-base load boilers (Priority 1). The non-base load to fail and any boiler(s) in the Priority 2 system to fail and
boilers can then be set to fire first and once they are all still provide near linear (continuity) BTU response when
firing, the base load boiler would fire. adding boilers. This is illustrated in the following examples
using the Boiler System Response graphs.
To minimize the cycling of a large base load boiler, consider
using the stop condition. Change it to the OAT < 15F The Futera III/Fusion-Series Mixed Boiler System
(Outside Air Temperature) condition. This setting may be (examples) is advantageous in providing low BTU input for
used to stop the Priority 1 boiler set when the OAT drops light loads and high BTUs for heavy loads. The effective
below the OAT setpoint, thus leaving the large base loaded system turndown minimizes short cycling when light loads
boiler on and shutting off the condensing boilers first. This are present by assigning smaller boilers to Priority 1,
is also true when using the OAT setting to start the running them first, and then stopping them last.
Priority 1 boiler set when the OAT is above the start
setpoint. To use temperatures as start and stop conditions, In order to achieve the high effective
the system design temperatures must be known. turndown, smaller boilers are required
(plumbing considerations need to be
considered here due to differing flow/volume
Selecting Mixed Boilers characteristics through the large and small
boilers).
There are a few factors to consider when choosing which
type of boilers to use in a mixed system. These factors need Example Systems:
to be considered when boilers are added or shed. When
BTUs are introduced into the system by adding boilers, the Figure 4 Non-Mixed Boiler System
amount of introduced BTUs should be smooth (linear). If
these factors are not considered, discontinuity in BTUs may System Effective MOD
MB/MW 4:1
occur when boilers are added and as a result, short cycling MMBTU Turndown MAX
will occur. 2000, 2000, 2000,
10.0 20:1 70%
2000, 2000
1. Turndown: This is the ratio of minimum fire rate to 1000, 1000, 1000,
maximum fire rate: Example: a 20% minimum 5.0 20:1 70%
1000, 1000
modulation = 5:1 turndown (100%mod / 20% mod). A
500, 500, 500, 500,
(1) million BTU boiler = 200,000 BTUs minimum 2.5 20:1 70%
500
input.
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With the traditional Non-Mixed boiler system, the effective The reason for this is to keep the continuity of BTUs linear
turndown increases by the turndown ratio for every boiler without a BTU bump (discontinuity) when boilers are added
added. The min fire rate is equal to the minimum BTUs that or shed. This is illustrated in the Boiler System Response 2
can be delivered to the system. graph.
Number of boilers * Turndown Ratio = Effective System If redundancy is not required, the min inputs of the
Turndown: 5 * 4:1 = 20:1. Priority 1 boilers may be summed to lower the Mod Max %
value so smaller Priority 1 boilers can be used. The sum of
Figure 5 Mixed Boiler System the min inputs would then need to be divided by the sum of
the Max Input of the Priority 1 boilers. The effect of this
Priority 1 Priority 2 would create a higher turndown. See: EXCEPTION NOTES:
System Effective MOD
MB/MW MB/MW
MMBTU Turndown MAX
4:1 4:1 Mod MAX % =
1000, 1000,
4.5 24:1 46% 750, 750 (((Priority 1 Min) * (#Priority 1’s)) + Priority 2 Min)
1000
Max Input of Priority 1 boiler * (#Priority 1’s)
1250, 1250,
4.75 32:1 60% 500, 500
1250
1500, 1500,
6.5 26:1 45% 1000, 1000
1500 Example: (2) CB/CW500, (2) MB/MW1250
6.0 48:1 55%
500, 500, 1500, 1500, Redundancy: (125 + 312) / 500 = 88%
500 1500 No Redundancy: (125 * 2) + 312) / (500 * 2) = 56%
With the mixed boiler system, a lower minimum fire EXCEPTION NOTES:
rate/BTU can be delivered to the system by using small
1. Mixing more than two different size/type boilers
boilers with larger boilers. This works in much the same
becomes more complex than the scope of this manual
way as base loading.
and is not recommended.
Figure 6 Futera III/Fusion Boiler Btu Chart (MBH) 2. If using more than one Priority 1 boiler and the
calculated value is <
MB/MW
500 750 1000 1250 1500 1750 2000
CB/CW
Priority 1Min * 2
Max Input 500 750 1000 1250 1500 1750 2000 Priority 1 Max Input
Min Input
125 188 250 312 375 437 500 Use this result PLUS note 3 value as the
4:1
Mod Max
ModMax%.
400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600
80%
3. Always add a few % (3-5%) to the calculated MOD
Mod Max MAX % value to allow a guard band (tolerance).
350 525 700 875 1.05 1220 1400
70%
Mod Max 4. If boilers are of different sizes, try to use larger Priority
300 450 600 750 900 1050 1200
60% 2 boilers.
Mod Max
250 375 500 625 750 875 1000
50% If the calculated Mod MAX % value is greater
than 99%, the combination cannot be used
since short cycling will occur.
When selecting the Priority 1 boiler(s) for a high effective Once the Priority 1 and Priority 2 boilers are selected, they
system turndown, the BTU Min Input is selected first. (See: can be multiplied in each Priority set to achieve the desired
Futera III/Fusion Boiler Btu Chart). Next, the MOD-MAX system design BTUs. If the # of boilers becomes a large
value of this Priority 1 boiler needs to be greater than: Mod number, a Priority 1 boiler with a higher Min Input may
MAX % = need to be selected.
(Priority 1 ‘s Min Input + Priority 2 ‘s Min Input) While considering the MOD-MAX value, the lower the
Max Input of the Priority 1 boiler MOD-MAX the greater the combustion efficiency since it
effectively limits the input rate. The Typical Efficiency of
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Non-Condensing Boilers chart can help illustrate how the Fusion boilers from low to middle input rates. See: Typical
MOD-MAX value can affect the efficiency by limiting the Efficiency of Condensing Boiler graph.
input until all boilers have fired. Non-condensing boiler
efficiency is relatively flat compared with condensing as Figure 9 Boiler System Response 1
illustrated in the Typical Efficiency of Condensing Boiler (2) MB/MW 500s, (3) MB/MW 1250s
graph.
Blr 1+2+3 (2250 MBTU)
Figure 7 Typical Efficiency of Non-Condensing Boilers Blr 1+2+3+4 (3500 MBTU)
Blr 1+2+3+4+5 (4750 MBTU)
1.00
0.90
0.80
0.70
Input, %
0.60
0.50
0.40
0.30
0.20
0.10
0.00
0 1,000,000 2,000,000 3,000,000 4,000,000 5,000,000
System Load, Btu/Hr
When running non condensing boilers at low

input rates, the risk of condensing should be
Figure 8 Typical efficiency of condensing boilers considered.
(GAMA BTS2000 method)
The Boiler System Response 1 chart illustrates how each
boiler (in the example) is brought on and fires to 60%, drops
to a lower fire rate and then adds the next boiler (vertical
dashed lines). Once all boilers are firing, the modulation is
released allowing all boilers to fire to 100%.
Now, if (1) MB/MW 500 (one of the MB/MW 500s was

brought offline) were used with (3) MB/MW 1250s and the
Mod-Max is set to 60%, the MB/MW 500 would fire to 300
MBTUs and wait for the MB/MW 1250 (Boiler System
Response 2 graph). Now, the minimum input rate would be
312M (MB/MW 1250) + the 125M (MB/MW 500) (already
running, but dropped to low fire when the MB/MW 1250
fired), the total being 437M. With a 60% MOD-MAX
clamp, there would be 137 MBTUS more than needed and
In the Mixed Boiler System table line 2 example, (2) added to the system when the MB/MW 1250 fired.
MB/MW 500s are set as Priority 1 and MB/MW 1250s set
as Priority 2. With a MOD MAX of 60%, each 500 can run The PID algorithm would then compensate for the
to 300M (600M total) before a 1250 is called ON (Add discontinuity (bump) in BTUs and the MB/MW 1250 could
Delay timer). Once both 500s are running and the 1250 is shut off (short cycle).
called on, all (3) boilers will drop to a total of the 600M
BTUs: The sum of the 500, 500, and 1250 would equal This discontinuity is observed in the graph below, (Boiler
about 27% modulation: (.27 * 500M) + (.27 * 500M) + (.27 System Response 2) where the jump from the MB/MW 500
* 1.25MM) or: 135M +135M + 337M = 607M and operate @60% to the firing of the MB/MW 1250 is apparent.
at higher combustion efficiencies (noncondensing boilers
have minimal effect individually, but can have an effect if
many are used).
If CB/CW Fusion boilers are substituted for the MB/MW

Futera III boilers, the efficiency is greatly increased due to
the condensing mode of these boilers. When using CB/CW
Fusion boilers, during the first 2850 MBTH of load, the
combustion efficiency is maximized by running the CB/CW
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Figure 10 Boiler System Response 2 Figure 12 Boiler System Response 4

(1) MB/MW 500, (3) MB/MW 1250, 60% Mod- (2) MB/MW 500s, (3) MB/MW 2000s
Max
Blr 1+2+3 (3000 MBTU)

Blr 1+2 (1750 MBTU) Blr 1+2+3+4 (5000 MBTU)
Blr 1+2+3 (3000 MBTU) Blr 1+2+3+4+5 (7000 MBTU)
Blr 1+2+3 (4250 MBTU) 1.00
1.00 0.90
0.90 0.80
0.80 0.70
Input, %
0.70 0.60
Input, %
0.60 0.50
0.50 0.40
0.40 0.30
0.30 0.20
0.20 0.10
0.10 0.00
0 1,000,000 2,000,000 3,000,000 4,000,000 5,000,000
0.00
0 1,000,000 2,000,000 3,000,000 4,000,000 5,000,000 System Load, Btu/Hr
System Load, Btu/Hr
The Boiler System Response 4 graph illustrates another

To correct this would require the MB/MW 500 to set the system where 80% is used as the MOD-MAX clamp. With
MOD-MAX to roughly 90% (Boiler System Response 3: not this example, when using all non-condensing boilers, the
as efficient as it could be when using CB/CW Fusion system can maximize the use of the smaller boilers before
boilers) in order to have a linear BTU transfer when the calling the larger ones.
MB/MW 1250 is added (fired).
In summary, the system should be tuned using the boiler
Figure 11 Boiler System Response 3 selection charts and the MOD-MAX value. Since selecting
(1) MB/MW 500, (3) MB/MW 1250, 90% Mod- the Priority 1 boiler is integral to the fault tolerance of the
Max system, it is important to note any discontinuities in BTUs if
a Priority 1 boiler fails when multiple Priority 1 boilers are
Blr 1+2 (1750 MBTU) used.
Blr 1+2+3 (3000 MBTU)
Blr 1+2+3 (4250 MBTU)
1.00 Mixed System Type 2:

0.90
0.80
Condensing / Non-Condensing
0.70
This mixed system may also have mixed boilers with
Input, %
0.60
differing sizes as outlined in the Mixed System Type 1:
0.50
High System Turndown section. In the following examples
0.40
condensing high mass boilers will be used with non-
0.30
condensing low mass boilers. The reason for creating a
0.20
mixed system is primarily to control the system cost.
0.10
0.00
0 1,000,000 2,000,000 3,000,000 4,000,000 5,000,000
System Load, Btu/Hr
An MB/MW 500 running with a MB/MW 1250 may not be

an optimal choice unless (2) MB/MW 500s are used in the
Priority 1 set or (3) MB/MW 500s and one is allowed to be
taken offline.
A system employing this redundancy where (1) is allowed

to be taken offline is listed in the MIXED BOILER SYSTEM
chart. This system uses (3) MB/MW 500s and (3) MB/MW
1500s. Two of the MB/MW 500s are treated as one when
adding the min inputs of the Priority 1 set.
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Figure 13 Mixed Condensing/Non-Condensing Boiler not happen. Even then, the load may be too great. The
System following note will explain an alternative way (not
depending on the ADD BOILER DELAY) to keep non-
Outdoor Air
Sensor
condensing boilers from firing in a condensing mode.
M
When running with a remote BMS setpoint, care must be

taken that an Outside Air reset setpoint (or other setpoint)
sent by the BMS is not set too low. If the BMS system is
controlling the setpoint close to the condensing temperature,
the return water temperature may never rise sufficiently to
keep boilers out of a condensing mode. HeatNet online is a
good way to monitor this scenario if suspected.
System Return Sensor
Header Sensor
If the firmware version for a HeatNet V2

Outdoor Air Sensor
Combustion Air Damper
board is at least 3.47(or a version 3

Local Pump
System Pump
board), the non-condensing boiler may hold itself off from

Local Pump
Local Pump
Local Pump
MASTER MEMBER 1 MEMBER 2 MEMBER 3
being added to the HeatNet Master’s available to fire list.
Condensing
HNET
Condensing
HNET
Non-
Condensing HNET
Non-
Condensing
This would effectively keep the non-condensing boiler
from firing in a condensing mode, but as a result, may not
Priority 1 Set Priority 2 Set
satisfy the system setpoint.
In order to use this feature, the version 2 board would

Figure 14 Mixed Boiler System
need to monitor the system or local return temperature.
This can be done locally by setting SETUP: AUX
Priority 2
System Effective MOD Priority 1 FUNCTIONS: HEAT EXCHNAGER: TEMP DISAB:
MB/MW
MMBTU Turndown MAX CB/CW 4:1 RETURN if the there is no pump/valve limiting flow
4:1
continuously through the boiler. If there is a pump/valve
1000, 1000, limiting the flow through the boiler, the SETUP: AUX
4.5 24:1 60% 750, 750
1000
FUNCTIONS: HEAT EXCHNAGER: TEMP DISAB: SYS
1250, 1250, RET needs to be set. Then the Master boiler needs to set
4.75 32:1 60% 500, 500
1250 SETUP: AUX FUNTIONS: HEAT EXCHNAGER: SEND
1500, 1500, RETURN: to which of its return temperatures it would
6.5 26:1 65% 1000, 1000 send to all boilers. These include the Local Return
1500
500, 500, 1500, 1500,
temperature or the System Return temperature.
6.0 48:1 65%
500 1500
The Member’s menu “SETUP: AUX FUNCTIONS: HEAT
For the examples, the RBI FIII/Fusion series water heaters
EXCHNAGER: TEMP DISAB:” if set to RETURN or SYS
will be used. These boilers are non-Condensing, fully
RET, will force the boiler to become unavailable to
modulating, low mass, and HeatNet compatible.
HeatNet when the SETUP: AUX FUNCTIONS: HEAT
EXCHNAGER: TEMP< 140F. This value is adjustable to
The Mixed Boiler System table show some examples of
135F if a forced air fan is used. When the SYS RET or
mixed systems using different sizes along with Fusion
RETURN temperature is <140F the boiler responds to a
condensing (Priority 1) and Futera III non condensing
HeatNet Master’s request as” unavailable”. As soon as
(Priority 2) boilers.
the return temperature reaches 140F, the boiler will
respond to the Master’s request that it is available to fire.
Using the boiler charts and the examples used in: Mixed
System Type 1: High System Turndown, a mixed boiler
If the Master boiler is a version 2 board, the Master will
system can be designed. The Priority 1 boilers should be
always transmit its Local Return temperature to all
setup so as to keep the non-condensing boilers from seeing
boilers. If the Master is set to Priority 1 and all other
return water temperatures of less than 140F to ensure a long
non-condensing boilers are set to Priority 2, the Master
heat exchanger life.
should always remain on if there is a call for heat. This
requires that the Priority 1 boiler be set up to start first
Normally, the Priority 1 boilers will fire first. Once all the and stop last. Using this method should always send a
Priority 1 boilers are firing, the next boiler to fire (after the valid return temperature to the Member boilers. This
ADD BOILER timer expires) would be the Priority 2 (non- method can also be used with a version 3 board, but a
condensing). If the return water temperature has not come system return sensor is preferred.
up to ~140F, the non-condensing boilers could fire in a
condensing mode. The ADD BOILER delay timer would
When this condition is in effect, the STATUS * screen will
have to be set to a long enough period to ensure this does
indicate “blr offline”. While the boiler is in this “not
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available” state, it can still be fired locally and failsafe is dashed lines). Once all boilers are firing, the modulation is
still available. released allowing all boilers to fire to 100%.
SETUP: AUX FUNCTIONS: HEAT EXCHANGER: Figure 15 Boiler System Response 5

SEND RETURN: (2) CB/CW 500s, (3) MB/MW 1250s
OFF The Master sends its return

Blr 1+2+3 (2250 MBTU)
temperature to all boilers Blr 1+2+3+4 (3500 MBTU)
Blr 1+2+3+4+5 (4750 MBTU)
RETURN The Master sends its return 1.00
temperature to all boilers 0.90
SYS RET The Master sends the system 0.80
return temperature to all boilers 0.70
Input, %
0.60
0.50
SETUP: AUX FUNCTIONS: HEAT EXCHANGER:
0.40
LOW TEMP:
0.30
0.20
OFF No check is made to the return
0.10
temperature – boiler remains
0.00
online 0 1,000,000 2,000,000 3,000,000 4,000,000 5,000,000
System Load, Btu/Hr
RETURN Uses the boilers own return
sensor (No pump /valve present) So, for the first 600 MBTH of load, the combustion
SYS RETURN Uses the System Return temp efficiency is maximized by running the (2) fusion boilers
received from the Master Boiler from low to middle input rates. Running the (2) fusion
(its Local or System Return). boilers first also has the added effect of minimizing the
return water temperatures of <140F from reaching the
SETUP: AUX FUNCTIONS: HEAT EXCHANGER: noncondensing boilers.
TEMP < 140F
Adjustable threshold temperature below which the Figure 16 Futera III/Fusion Boiler Btu Chart (MBH)
boiler will take itself offline.
MB/MW
500 750 1000 1250 1500 1750 2000
1 degree F of hysteresis is provided so as to not CB/CW
toggle offline<-to->online at the threshold temp. Max Input 500 750 1000 1250 1500 1750 2000
Since the FIII boiler is non-condensing, the efficiency vs. Min Input
125 188 250 312 375 437 500
input is relatively flat. The MOD MAX value will not have 4:1
the same impact if the FIII non-condensing boilers were Mod Max
placed in the Priority 1 set. 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600
80%
Mod Max
Futera III/ Fusion Boiler BTU Chart 350 525 700 875 1.05 1220 1400
70%
In the Mixed Boiler System table (Figure 15) line 2 Mod Max
300 450 600 750 900 1050 1200
example, (2) CB/CW 500s are set as Priority 1 and (3) 60%
MB/MW 1250s set as Priority 2. With a MOD MAX of Mod Max
60%, each 500 can run to 300M (600M total) before a 1250 250 375 500 625 750 875 1000
50%
is called ON (Add Delay timer). Once both 500s are running
and the 1250 is called on and running, all (3) boilers will
drop to a total of the 600M BTUs: The sum of the 500, 500,
In summary, the system should be tuned using the boiler
and 1250 would equal about 27% modulation: (.27 * 500M)
selection charts and the MOD-MAX value so that boilers
+ (.27 * 500M) + (.27 * 1.25MM) or: 135M +135M + 337M
are brought on and fired in their respective efficiency curve
= 607M and operate at higher combustion efficiencies: 27%
while maintaining continuity in BTUs. Since selecting the
is roughly between the top two lines on the Typical
Priority 1 boiler is integral to the fault/offline tolerance of
Efficiency of Condensing Boilers chart.
the system, it is important to note any discontinuities in
BTUs if a Priority 1 boiler goes offline when multiple
The Boiler System Response 5 chart illustrates how each
Priority 1 boilers are used.
boiler (in the example) is brought on and fires to 60%, drops
to a lower fire rate and then adds the next boiler (vertical
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Figure 17 Mixed Boilers: Example: Condensing/Non-Condensing
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CONTROL METHODS HeatNet Control V3
Short cycling may occur when a firing rate is

sent to a Member boiler that would cause the
Heating Control Methods supply temperature to rise high enough to trip
the operating limit (low flow rate). After the
An overview of the (5) methods for controlling the Futera supply temperature falls, the boiler would
III/Fusion series boiler are presented here. They are outlined restart and the process may continue. A
in more detail at the end of this section. Member boiler would use its supply (outlet)
sensor to protect itself from short cycling by
limiting the firing rate coming from the
Heating Method 1 Master. This occurs in the event that the
Member’s supply temperature increases
The first method is to use the Futera III/Fusion Series boiler
above the (OPERATE LIMIT- OPERATE
in its standalone modulating method. This method uses a
LIMIT BAND).
PID algorithm to maintain a setpoint and is enabled using
the HEAT DEMAND input. Closing a relay contact or
switch across the HEAT DEMAND input will cause the Operating Limit
Master boiler to control all Member boilers using H-Net.
When the Master boiler or an external control input is used
Any standalone boiler will perform better to control a Member boiler (i.e. AA, T1-T2, 4-20mA, H-
when controlling to a header sensor. Net), a software operating limit on the Member boiler will
be used to limit the maximum output of the Member boiler.
A Fusion, as a standalone boiler, requires a This operating limit can be adjusted in the SETUP:
header sensor to control properly. SETPOINTS: OPERATING LIMIT.
A Member boiler may also be controlled by the HEAT There is also an associated operating limit band that must be
DEMAND input (LOCAL mode). The Member boiler will set in conjunction with the operating limit to help prevent
then ignore commands from the Master and maintain its this LIMIT from being reached. Its purpose, is to limit the
LOCAL SETPOINT at the supply sensor. output of the boiler as it approaches the operating limit. If
the band is set to 10 degrees, then for every degree that it
approaches the operating limit, the maximum output will be
Heating Method 2 lessened by 10%. With a band of 20 degrees, for every
degree that it approaches the band, the maximum output will
The second method is to view the Futera III/Fusion boiler as be lessened by 5%. You can think of this operating limit as
two separate boilers or as a HIGH/LOW boiler using T1 & a smart aquastat which prevents the High Limit from
T2. tripping. This method minimizes boiler short cycling when
using external inputs. The minimum setting is 1 degree and
effectively turns the limit band OFF. The default setting is
Heating Method 3 20F.
The third method is to allow a remote 4-20mA or 0-10VDC
signal to control the setpoint of the boiler using the 4-20mA
input, along with the 4-20mA REMOTE ENABLE input. Input Priorities
The Futera III/Fusion-Series control inputs are prioritized
so that multiple levels of external control can be employed
Heating Method 4 at the same time. This means that if we are firing the boiler
The fourth method turns the boiler ON and OFF @ 100% with a low Priority input and a higher Priority input is called
modulation using the AA terminal. for, the boiler will now fire at the higher Priority input.
When the high Priority input is removed, the boiler will
revert back to the lower Priority input that is still being
Heating Method 5 called.
The fifth method uses an RS485 digital communications
Priority 1
cable with the MODBUS protocol. The boiler is controlled
by writing and reading registers using MODBUS The AA terminal has absolute control, and if used, will
commands. A bridge module may also be used to convert always fire the boiler at 100% output, regardless of any
BACnet or LonWorks protocols to MODBUS. other input.
Priority 2
The HEAT DEMAND input is the next, and provides the
means to operate the boiler in LOCAL MODE when an
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external control is not present, has failed, or needs to be Master boiler

enabled or disabled. A Member can override the H-Net
commands using this input. The MASTER boiler controls the system using a PID
algorithm. Once the boiler is started, a PID algorithm is
used to produce a modulation percentage value from 0-
Priority 3
100%. This percentage is converted to a PWM, (P)ulse
If a HeatNet (H-Net) Network cable is connected between (W)idth (M)odulation signal by each boiler. The
boilers, and one is configured as a MASTER (requires temperature of the water is maintained by sending this
HEADER sensor), then the MEMBER boilers will be PWM signal to the Variable Frequency Drive, which in turn
controlled over the network by the MASTER. controls the blower motor. Since the main fuel valve is air-
fuel coupled to the blower, the speed of the blower provides
Priority 4 the firing rate.
The 4-20mA/0-10VDC input in tandem with the 4-20mA Member boiler(s)
REMOTE ENABLE input is next. Any signal over 4.02mA
or 2.01VDC will start and operate the boiler if the A Member (lacking a common system supply header
REMOTE ENABLE is closed. sensor) boiler may also be controlled by the HEAT
DEMAND input (LOCAL mode). The Member boiler will
Priority 5 then ignore commands from the Master and maintain its
own LOCAL SETPOINT at its supply sensor. This can be
The lowest Priority is using the boiler as (2) stages viewed as a manual override on a Member boiler. Be sure to
HIGH/LOW. These are the T1 and T2 inputs. observe the proper use of a Common System Damper (See:
AUXILIARY FUNCTION OPTIONS section) and any
Each of these control methods will now be explained in system pumps or system common interlocks.
more detail:
Features of the HEAT DEMAND input include:
Heating Method 1 1. The control is designed to predict when to start and
HEAT DEMAND stop the boiler and keep the setpoint in, or as close to
the control band as possible. If PREDICTIVE START
Closing a relay contact, switch, or jumper across the HEAT is enabled, the boiler may start when it is in the band
DEMAND input will enable this method. This method and not below it. This will help to maintain a more
allows operation as a setpoint control. As a setpoint control, accurate temperature relative to the setpoint. See also:
the Master (defined by having a common system header ADVANCED SETUP: FIRING MODE: PREDICTIVE
sensor), on the H-Net network can command the boiler fire START: to disable this feature.
rate of all Member boilers. The Master can call as many
2. The control can also use the Outdoor Reset feature.
boilers that it has available (boilers are auto-detected over
This feature allows the setpoint to be changed
the H-Net cable by the Master) to meet its SYSTEM
automatically based on the outside air temperature. If
SETPOINT. The H-Net cable must be connected and will
this feature is used, the control input: OR OVR
cause the amber light on the communications board to flash.
(OUTDOOR RESET OVERRIDE), can be used to
The amber light indicates an H-Net Master is broadcasting
override the Outdoor Reset feature and run from the
control information and a system heartbeat.
local setpoint. A contact closure on the ‘AA’ input can
also override this method.
The AA terminal, the FAILSAFE mode active, 4-20mA at
PRIORITY: HIGHEST, and the HEAT DEMAND input 3. There is also support for a common system damper,
(LOCAL) on a Member, are the only inputs that will Heat Exchanger support, and starting the Master first
override the H-Net control. for common venting. For an overview of each of the
menu settings see: DEFAULT SETTINGS section.
Figure 18 Heat demand input
Heating Method 2
STAGE Control T1-T2
The boiler can also be operated in 2 separate stages using
MEMBER: Close to run at Local setpoint. the inputs T1 and T2 inputs. Its intended use is with an
MASTER: Close to control all boilers and external stage controller with no analog or modulation
run at System setpoint.
outputs. Closing only one of these contacts tells the boiler to
operate at MINIMUM FIRE.
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Closing the other contact will fire the boiler at MAXIMUM Heating Method 4
output (the same rate as closing the AA input).
AA Input
Figure 19 Stage control inputs HIGH FIRE input Control: The AA input will fire the boiler
at HIGH fire (maximum output of the boiler). No other
inputs can override this input. AA / High fire input.
Figure 20 Example: 4–20 mA connections
Method 4: Close this AA contact

to run the boiler at High Fire.
Method 2
Stage Control Inputs:
T1 & T2
Heating Method 5
The maximum output of the boiler is based on MODBUS communications
the MAX VFD setting in the calibration mode The fifth method uses an RS485 digital communications
and not the nameplate rating. cable with the MODBUS protocol to control the boiler
using the H-Net network. The Boiler or Boiler network will
The AA, HEAT DEMAND (LOCAL) input, the H-Net, the run as in Method 1, but instead of the HEAT DEMAND
4-20mA input will all override the stage control inputs. input, a software form of the HEAT DEMAND input is
used (40001: Boiler/System Enable/Disable). See:
MODBUS COMMUNICATIONS section.
Heating Method 3
4-20mA Control Figure 21 MODBUS connections
Placing a current source between the + and – 4-20mA inputs
will allow remote control of the boilers setpoint. An
adjustable starting mA current signal here will start and then
fire the boiler. See: ADVANCED SETUP: 4-20mA
INPUT: CHANNEL MODE. Modbus Using
RJ45 Cat 5 cable
See section OPTIONAL FEATURES, Using the 4-20mA
input for extensive detail.
A 4-20mA signal will fire the boiler to the setpoint based on

Building
the set parameters. . The input current signal is tabled with Management
the default parameters 4mA signal = 50 degrees F and
20mA signal = 200 degrees F. These (2) temperatures are Modbus Using
adjustable to provide a custom setpoint range. The shielded 3 wire.
minimum start current is also adjustable between 3.71 and
5mAThe boiler start signal is 4.10mA. This will act as a
start/stop for the boiler if a jumper is placed on the 4-20mA
enable as an alternative to using a relay for enabling and
disabling.
The AA terminal, the HEAT DEMAND, and the H-Net

NETWORK are the only inputs that will override the 4-
20mA input.
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The System Setpoint Timer also needs to be loaded Base Loading, Relay Control
periodically to allow the H-Net system to fallback to
Method 1 in the event communications is lost from the
Building Management System (BMS). The H-Net control has the ability to control (1) base load
boiler using the K8 Relay contacts on J4 pins 2 & 6. In
This feature can be turned off in ADVANCED SETUP: order to connect to this plug, (2) wires with pins are
COMMUNICATIONS: SETPOINT TIMER: OFF. If the required and inserted in J4. Base Loading via relay requires
setpoint timer feature is set to ON, the ADVANCED these (2) flying leads (loose wires available from the
SETUP: COMMUNICATIONS: SETPOINT TIME may be factory) to be inserted into J4, pins 2 & 6. These (2) wires
set to a time that allows any write to a MODBUS register to then make up the Normally Open contacts. This feature can
reset the setpoint timer as long as it occurs within that time. be used on Master or Member boilers. The solid state relay
This will reset the setpoint timer without writing the K8, with contact connections on J4.2 & J4.6 has a rating of:
setpoint timer register. So, periodically writing the setpoint 0.1 to 1 Amp.
register will automatically reset the setpoint timer as long as
the write occurs within that time window. The MODBUS
protocol allows writing and reading registers using If the base load boiler is of the modulating type, a 4-20mA
MODBUS commands. signal is also provided on J4 pins 1 and 5. Jumper shunt JS1
will then need to be set to 4-20mA position. Two additional
Protocessor option wires (available from the factory) will need to be added to
the J4 pins at 1 & 5. Pin 1 is the + output of the 4-20mA
An optional BACnet or LonWorks bridge module can be
transmitter, and pin 5 is the – output. This modulating
used to connect the MODBUS network to a BACnet or
control signal is used to modulate the base load boiler along
LonWorks network. Use communications default settings.
with the HeatNet boilers in parallel. The ADAPTIVE MOD
does not function in lowering the modulation rate when the
Figure 22 Protocessor bridge module option base load boiler is added. The PID will adapt to the newly
fired base load boiler and lower its modulation rate when
the increase in water temperature is observed.
Figure 23 Base loading with Futera II boiler
This method allows enabling and disabling the boiler or H-

Net system, changing setpoints, reading boiler(s) status, or
temperatures remotely using digital commands. See the
section: MODBUS Communications.
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Figure 24 Base loading with Dominator boiler that is sized correctly to the H-Net boilers. Consider the
Futera II or the Dominator series for the Base Load role.
If the base load boiler is not of the modulating type,

stopping the Base Load boiler will require that the size of
the Base Load boiler in BTUs to be known relative to the
HeatNet boilers. Boiler selection is ideally; having more
total BTUs in the HeatNet boilers than total BTUs of the
Base Load boiler. This will prevent short cycling. Example:
(4) 2 million BTU HeatNet boilers = 8 million BTUs and
(1) 6 million BTU Base Load boiler.
When all (4) HeatNet boilers are running @ 95%, the Base
Load boiler is called on (demand is approx. 8 million
BTUs). As the Base load boiler comes on it introduces 6
million BTUs and the HeatNet boilers modulate down to
25% for a total output of 2 million BTUs and running at
high efficiency. The HeatNet boilers can now modulate to
the load from 1.6 million BTUs (20% mod) to another 8
million BTUs.
Not Preferred:
Enable the base load feature by setting: Example of having a larger Base Load boiler that is not of
ADVANCED SETUP: SYSTEM: OPTION to BASE the modulating type: If there is a 6 Million BTU Base Load
LOAD. This setting the OPTION Relay to be used as boiler running with (3) 2 million BTU HeatNet boilers, a
control for a Base Load Boiler. short cycling situation will arise when the (3) 2 million BTU
boilers are running @ 95% and the Base Load boiler is
1. ADVANCED SETUP: SYSTEM: OPTION to BASE
called on. At this point there is a need for approximately 6
LOAD. This setting the OPTION Relay to be used as
million BTUs. The (3) smaller boilers will then modulate
control for a Base Load Boiler.
down to low fire. At this point, the (3) smaller boilers need
2. The ADVANCED SETUP: BASE LOAD BOILERS: to shut off or the Base load boiler would need to shut off.
BASE LOAD BOILERS: to 1. Currently allows (1) There is no overlap. A selection for stopping the boiler now
base load boiler. needs to be determined. Setting the Stop qualifier;
Modulation to 40% or a low fire rate will shut the Base
3. The START & STOP qualifier condition to the method Load boiler off and allow the (3) smaller boilers to modulate
discussed below. up again (short cycle of the Base Load boiler; Use the Delay
4. The DELAY TIME to the amount of time required Timer and Min OFF timer). The Stop qualifier; OA T > xxF
after the start qualifier condition has been met to start may also be used if the system design temperature is known.
the boiler. Then let the Base Load boiler cycle off of its limits, whether
a 2 stage, Hi/Lo, or modulating boiler. The default setting is
If a MINIMUM OFF time of the Base Load boiler is for the Base Load boiler to stop first once the water
needed, the Base Load boiler will share the MIN OFF TIME temperature exceeds the top of the heating band
of the boiler controlling it. If the base load boiler was
running and shuts off, the MIN OFF TIME will need to
expire before the boiler can start again. Once this time
expires, the DELAY TIME also needs to expire to start the
boiler. This will help in minimizing short cycle conditions
and can be set at: ADVANCED SETUP: FIRING MODE:
MODE: MIN OFF TIME.
Preferred:
A modulating base load boiler that can accept a 4-20mA
control is preferred or a non-modulating base load boiler
.
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Figure 25 Base loading relay
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from the Return Water Temperature sensor (if

Setting up base loading Equipped) rises above this temperature. ADVANCE
The base load boiler is controlled using a set of contacts to SETUP:BASE LOADING: STOP< RET
enable it (location J4). Enabling/Disabling this relay contact 3. FIRST:
can be done using any combination of (3) qualifiers to start
the boiler and (4) to stop the boiler. These qualifiers are: a. STOP menu item: The relay contact will open to
disable the boiler when the temperature exceeds the
heating band. This gives the result of stopping the
1. Modulation %:
Base Load boiler First. Default setting.
a. START menu item: The relay contact will close
when the MOD % from the Master boiler exceeds
this value. ADVANCE SETUP:BASE LOADING: Delay time
START>MOD
The DELAY TIME is also included to hold off starting the
b. STOP menu item: The relay contact will open boiler until the delay time is met. Once the start condition
when the MOD % from the Master boiler falls below qualifier term is met, the DELAY TIME will start counting
this value. ADVANCE SETUP:BASE LOADING: down. When the time expires, the base load relay contacts
STOP<MOD will close. ADVANCE SETUP: BASE LOADING:
If the START>MOD value is set to a value DELAY TIME. It is adjustable in a range of: 0 to 60 minutes.
higher than the ADVANCED SETUP: MOD-
MAX: all boilers will be firing before this Base Load Failsafe
modulation rate is reached. This will ensure
If:
that all available boilers are firing before the
base load boiler relay is enabled.
1) There are no boilers available to fire (offline or
c. Setting the: STOP<MOD to a % value slightly faulted).
above the min fire rate % of the system will ensure
that the base load boiler will stop before the first 2) There are no boilers in local override.
condensing boiler stops. This is due to the
Modulation rate being close to the min modulation 3) There is a call for heat.
rate before the water temperature exceeds the top of
the heating band. The J4 Base Load relay will close.
2. Outside Air Temperature: If a boiler becomes available and needs to fire, the Base Load
a. START menu item: The relay contact will close to boiler will remain firing until the temperature exceeds the
enable the boiler when the OA T read from the band. This is provided to keep the system from entering a no
Outside Air Temperature sensor (if equipped) falls heat situation.
below this temperature. ADVANCE SETUP:BASE
LOADING: START< OA T If there are no boilers available to fire (offline or faulted) and
there are no boilers in local override, and there is a call for
b. STOP menu item: The relay contact will open to heat, The J4 Base Load relay will close. If a boiler becomes
disable the boiler when the OA T read from the available and needs to fire, the Base Load boiler will remain
Outside Air Temperature sensor (if equipped) rises firing until the temperature exceeds the band. This is provided
above this value. ADVANCE SETUP:BASE to keep the system from entering a no heat situation.
LOADING: STOP> OA T
If the OA T qualifier is used as the Start and
Stop qualifier, ensure that there is at least a few
degrees difference for hysteresis. Return Water
Temperature Domestic Hot Water Methods
c. START menu item: The relay contact will close to
Domestic Hot Water control is supported using (6) methods.
enable the boiler when the RET read from the Return
When using the Domestic Hot Water methods, the wire
Water Temperature sensor (if Equipped) falls below
jumper, JPS1 on each control board providing Domestic Hot
this temperature. ADVANCE SETUP:BASE
Water, must be cut to limit the boiler’s maximum output
LOADING: START> RET
temperature to 200F. Refer to Figure 26 for control input,
refer to Figure 57 for sensor inputs, and Figure 45 for pump
output locations.
d. STOP menu item: The relay contact will open to
disable the boiler when the RET temperature read
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Figure 26 Jumper JPS1 down or loses communication with the Member, a Failsafe
mode is available to provide temporary heat.
The DHW Failsafe mode is active when a Member boiler’s

SETUP: AUX FUNTIONS: FAILSAFE MODES: H-NET
COMM LOST: is set to ON. When this is set to on, normal
DHW heating using the OR OVR or DHW sensor is disabled,
even though there may be a DHW call on one of these inputs.
When the Master Boiler’s communication is lost, and after 10

minutes of not being restored, the DHW inputs become
active. The boiler now enters a standalone mode. The Heat
Demand on that boiler becomes active and not only runs to
provide failsafe space heating, but DHW heat as well. The
STATUS screen will display an ‘*’ and H-NET LOST. If a
thermostat is used, the boiler will run to Method 5A until the
thermostat input removes the DHW call. If a DHW
temperature sensor is used, the boiler will modulate to
maintain tank temperature. The DHW Call always has priority
Most of these methods use a separate PID over space heating. A dual 10k sensor is available that can be
control for the DHW. This means that the Master wired from one tank to two boilers.
boiler can be used to individually control its own DHW tank
and provide space heating functionality at the same time. The Failsafe boiler needs to either have a thermostat input
from a DHW tank or a temperature sensor connected to a
A MASTER TYPE is required when using DHW. Its setting tank. When these sensors are connected normally, they would
is located under the DISTRIBUTED CTRL menu. Any time override any call to the boiler by the Master (when in
its setting is changed, a power cycle is required. The menu SETUP: DOMESTIC HOT WATER: DHW BOILER:
choices are: COMBO) and enter a DHW heating mode. With the Failsafe
active, this function is inhibited and the Failsafe boiler only
AUTO: will handle normal heating only applications. It responds to these inputs with the loss of the Master’s
may also be used when Member boilers have tanks communication.
connected and are controlled with the DHW BOILER: set
to LOCAL. For more details see DHW Method 2: Failsafe Combination
DHW and Space Heating with a MASTER Boiler and
DHW: is for DHW applications without space heating. MEMBER Boilers page 34.
COMBO: Will allow combination Space and DHW DHW Maximum Runtime
heating control of boilers by the Master.
When a Combination system has a call for DHW heat and
The OR OVR input now functions in many of the methods as services it for a time that is longer then designed, the DHW
a DHW Heat Demand input (except DHW Heating Only may need to be locked out or held off for a predetermined
method), but still retains the original OR OVR functionality in amount of time (retry).
AUTO, if the DHW menus are not used (DHW BOILER?
Two settings are provided to control this situation: the
NO). If the DISABLE TO CHANGE message appears,
Maximum Runtime, and the Holdoff Time. The Maximum
remember to remove the any call for heat including the OR
Runtime is set to allow the DHW call to occur for the design
OVR input.
time of the system. If for some reason this time is exceeded,
the Holdoff Time setting goes into effect. The Holdoff time
When the MASTER TYPE is set to COMBO (Combination) can be set to a Lockout (the OR OVR input needs to toggle or
the MODULAR BOILER SET menu will contain (2) a power cycle to clear the Lockout), or a fixed amount of
separate menus for controlling the ADD BOILER DELAY, boiler off time. If the fixed amount of Holdoff time is
SHED BOILER DELAY, MODULATE DELAY, and the selected, the DHW functionality will be cycled between the
MOD MAX. This allows the independent control of boilers boilers running for the Maximum Runtime, and stopped for
for each of the (2) PIDs. the duration of the Holdoff Time.
When using MASTER TYPE: COMBO, the Master may

control DHW and Space Heating needs. If the Master goes
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DHW METHODS HeatNet Control V3
DHW Method 1: DHW Heating ONLY using a DHW MASTER and MEMBER
Boiler(s) Employing H-Net
Figure 27 Example DHW Only, Reverse Return Piping – Method 1.
Domestic Domestic
Supply Supply
Tank Sensor
Make Make
Up Up
Expansion Tank
Pressure
Reducing
DHW Sensor
Local Pump
Local Pump
Local Pump
Backflow
Prevention
HeatNet HeatNet HeatNet

HNET HNET WM Water Meter
MASTER MEMBER 2 MEMBER 3

Ball Valve
Cold Water
Makeup
DHW METHOD 1: DHW Heating ONLY using a DHW MASTER, Multiple Non-Condensing Boilers
A DHW Setpoint is maintained in the DHW tank based on the MASTER’s DHW Sensor. The system pump is enabled when the
boiler’s Heat Demand input is closed. Boilers are staged to meet the DHW Setpoint in the tank based on their runtime, and each
boiler will enable its local pump when it is running. The MASTER modulates the boilers to maintain the setpoint in the tank.
The cold water make up is piped into the supply piping to reduce the possibility of condensing in the boilers.
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Figure 28 DHW Method 1 Quick Start Settings
DHW METHOD 1: DHW Heating ONLY Using a DHW MASTER and MEMBER Boiler(s).
MASTER (DHW Only)

Settings
DHW Use Sensor HeatNet Address MASTER Type Combustion Air Damper
Yes Automatic DHW Only Off
Inputs
Local/Remote DHW Sensor JPS1 Jumper must be cut to service DHW
Local Yes - Tank
Outputs
Local Pump On
When Boiler Running
MEMBER 2
Settings
HeatNet Address Combustion Air Damper
2 Off
Inputs
Local/Remote JPS1 Jumper must be cut to service DHW
Remote
Outputs
Local Pump On
When Boiler Running
MEMBER 3
Settings
3 Off
Inputs
Remote
Outputs
Local Pump On
When Boiler Running
The example drawings in this section are simplified. They are meant to illustrate connections to the HeatNet V3
control. Only major components are illustrated.
The system engineer must ensure additional safeties, piping, maintenance valves, and components meet code requirements and
safe operation.
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This method requires a 10k thermistor connected to the this method as a DHW system much like a space
DHW Sensor input of a DHW MASTER, or a standalone heating system.
boiler, and a DHW tank. This method does not use a
HEADER sensor. The DHW temperature is maintained by MEMBER boilers may set the BOILER MODE to
the space heating PID for backwards compatibility. With LOCAL and go offline to perform secondary DHW
this method the OR OVR input does not function as a DHW heating, but the MASTER setting must be set to
enable and is not used. The Heat Demand input is used to AUTO/OFF.
enable/disable DHW heating operations.
Setting the BOILER MODE to COMBINATION
The System pump is enabled on the MASTER as long as the using this method may cause erratic operation and the
Heat Demand input is closed. The selected network boiler’s DHW pump to not be enabled.
Local pump is engaged when there is a call for DHW
heating by the MASTER. This allows for a DHW 2. Change the DHW SETPOINT to the desired target
loop/buffer and A DHW tank that can be heated using the temperature of the water in the tank. Once the control
MASTER’s DHW pump (Reverse/Return only) or each determines there is a call for DHW, the DHW
boiler’s Local Pump/Valve supplying this loop/buffer. SETPOINT is loaded and the MASTER boiler will
target the setpoint.
Boilers are started as long as the tank’s water temperature is
below the (DHW SETPOINT – LOWER BAND). The first 3. Now, change the LOWER BAND to the desired
boiler is started immediately. The next boiler(s) is started temperature (DHW SETPOINT – LOWER BAND)
after the ADD BOILER DELAY time expires. Boilers are below which boilers are to be added. This setting
not added when the temperature is above the (DHW corresponds to the minimum water temperature
SETPOINT – LOWER BAND) and below the UPPER required in the tank. DHW heating will be initiated
BAND. Once the UPPER BAND is exceeded, boilers will when the DHW tank’s water temperature is below the
shut off based on the SHED BOILER DELAY TIME. temperature (DHW SETPOINT – LOWER BAND).
Setting up this method is done via the menu in:
SETTINGS: DOMESTIC HOT WATER.
How long the temperature of the tank stays below the
Connect a 10k thermistor from the DHW tank’s sensor temperature (DHW SETPOINT – LOWER BAND) is
well to J10B terminals on the DHW MASTER, or used to determine when boilers are started along with
standalone boiler. Wire a pump or valve from the Local the ADD BOILER DELAY TIME.
pump of each DHW boiler.
A DHW call is when the DHW temperature is 4. Next, change the UPPER BAND to the desired
below the (DHW SETPOINT – LOWER BAND) temperature (DHW SETPOINT + UPPER BAND)
or when the DHW temperature is below the (DHW above which boilers are to be shed. This setting is the
SETPOINT + UPPER BAND) and boilers are maximum tank temperature. Setting the SHED
firing. BOILER DELAY TIME correctly will limit the
maximum tank temperature to the (DHW SETPOINT
+ UPPER BAND). Setting the SHED BOILER
The Masters System pump (Normally Open) will
DELAY TIME = 0 will shut off all boilers
always be enabled as long as the Heat Demand
immediately once the (DHW SETPOINT + UPPER
input is closed.
BAND) is exceeded.
The MASTER’s DHW pump (Normally Open)
relay contacts will close during a DHW call. Once 5. Now, determine if the DHW Priority is required by
the call has ended, the last DHW boiler stops firing, the menu item PUMP PRIORITY?. Setting this
and the programmed post-purge time has expired, value to YES will turn OFF the system pump when
the MASTER’S DHW contacts will open. In this the DHW mode is active. Setting this value to NO
application the Masters DHW pump can be used leaves the system pump on.
globally.
After a DHW call ends the Local pump will remain 6. Select the amount of time for the POST PURGE of
on during a post purge pump cycle until the post the DHW pump. This is the time that the MASTER’S
purge timer expires. DHW pump relay remains energized after the DHW
SETPOINT has been satisfied.
DHW Only Method 1 Set Up:
A. The Local pump will remain on during a post
purge pump cycle until the post purge timer
1. Enter the DOMESTIC HOT WATER menu on
the MASTER boiler. In the BOILER MODE expires.
selection, enter DHW ONLY. The MASTER uses
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B. The System pump on the MASTER boiler The MASTER’s DHW relay will remain on as long
functions as a global pump and remains on as as there are boiler’s firing and the DHW
long as the heat demand is enabled. temperature is below the (DHW SETPOINT +
UPPER BAND). Once all boilers are off and the
C. The DHW pump will remain on until the last DHW temp is equal to or above the (DHW
boiler on the network has stopped firing and the SETPOINT + UPPER BAND), the DHW pump
post-purge time has expired. will begin its post-purge time. If during this post-
purge time the DHW temp falls below the (DHW
7. Now, in order to be a MASTER boiler, it must have a SETPOINT + UPPER BAND), the DHW pump
Header sensor. In method 1, DHW Only, we will will remain on.
employ the DHW sensor (J10-A, 9 & 10) in this
system instead of a Header sensor. USE SENSOR in 10. Menu item: PURGE TO: will be displayed.
this example will be set to YES. This will allow the
boiler to control the DHW tank or system loop Set the PURGE TO: setting to TANK. This will
temperature as a MASTER boiler using the DHW purge the heat from the boiler into the tank or
sensor. The upper and lower differential temperatures system loop. This will be done using the DHW
will also be loaded. pump after the DHW heating cycle is complete.
8. The SHARING function is not applicable in “DHW If the PURGE TO: is set to SPACE, once the
Only” set-up. DHW cycle has completed, the MASTER will shut
the DHW pump off within a few seconds. The
9. Set the LOCAL PUMP OFF: value to NO. This will SPACE setting should only be used for
leave the local pump on during a DHW heating cycle COMBINATION and DHW LOCAL heating.
(backwards compatibility).
Now in the,
Setting this value to YES, will shut the local pump
SETTINGS: DISTRIBUTED CONTROL:
off during a DHW heating cycle, but will keep the
MASTER TYPE select DHW Only.
local pump on for the LOCAL DELAY: 10s time
before shutting off. This LOCAL DELAY: time
can be adjusted in the next menu item by pressing JPS1 MUST be cut on all boilers
the down arrow again. providing DHW.
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DHW Method 2: Failsafe Combination DHW and Space Heating with a MASTER
Boiler and MEMBER Boilers Utilizing Valves (MASTER Type: Combination)
Figure 29 In this example the MASTER is not a DHW boiler.
MIN 3X PIPE DIAMETERS
MAX 10X PIPE DIAMETERS
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DHW METHOD 2: Failsafe Combination DHW and Space Heating using a MASTER Boiler and MEMBER boilers with
valves
In this method the MASTER simultaneously controls both space heating and DHW heating. The MASTER is piped to only
service space heating, and both MEMBERs are piped to service space heating and DHW heating. The MASTER’s Heat Demand
input enables space heating by energizing the system pump and maintaining the Heating Setpoint at the System Header Sensor.
The MASTER’s OR OVR input enables the DHW heating, by maintaining the DHW Setpoint at the DHW Sensor located in the
DHW tank.
Boilers are staged to meet both the Space Heating Setpoint, and the DHW Setpoint based on their runtime. When a boiler is fired
to service a space heating demand it will enable its local pump, and when a boiler is fired to service a DHW demand it will enable
its local pump and enable its DHW valve to divert water to the tank. The MASTER modulates the boilers in order to maintain the
setpoints.
This method allows for a MEMBER boiler to provide Failsafe mechanisms in the event the MASTER fails and stops
communicating to the MEMBERs. MEMBER 2 is configured to provide failsafe space heating, and MEMBER 3 is configured to
provide both failsafe space heating and failsafe DHW heating.
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Figure 30 DHW Method 2 W/Diverting Valves Quick Start Settings
DHW METHOD 2: Combination DHW and Space Heating Using a MASTER Boiler and MEMBER Boiler(s) Employing
Diverting Valves.
MASTER (Space Heating Only W/Valves)

Settings
MASTER Type HeatNet Address DHW Use Sensor Combustion Air Damper
Combination Automatic Yes Off
Inputs
Local/Remote OR/OVR Header Sensor System Return DHW Sensor
Local Jumper Yes Optional Yes - Tank
Outputs
System Pump On Local Pump On
When Boiler Enabled When Boiler Running
MEMBER 2 (Space Heating Or DHW, Failsafe Space Heating W/Valves)

Settings
HeatNet Address DHW Boiler Mode DHW Local Pump Off Combustion Air Damper HeatNet Failsafe
2 Combination No Off On
Inputs
Remote
Outputs
System Pump On Local Pump On DHW Pump On
Failsafe Heating When Boiler Running DHW Call
MEMBER 3 (Space Heating Or DHW, Failsafe Space Heating and DHW W/Valves)
Settings
3 Combination No Off On
DHW Use Sensor System Pump Priority
Yes No
Inputs
Local/Remote OR/OVR DHW Sensor JPS1 Jumper must be cut to service DHW
Remote Jumper Yes - Tank
Outputs
System Pump On Local Pump On DHW Valve On
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DHW Method 2: Failsafe Combination DHW and Space Heating with a MASTER
Boiler and MEMBER Boilers Utilizing Pumps (MASTER Type: Combination)
Figure 31 In this example the MASTER is not a DHW boiler.
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Dual
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Make
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System Pump
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Local Pump
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pumps
In this method the MASTER simultaneously controls both space heating and DHW heating. The MASTER is piped to only
service space heating, and both MEMBERs are piped to service space heating and DHW heating demands. The MASTER’s
Heat Demand input enables space heating by energizing the system pump and maintaining the Heating Setpoint at the System
Header Sensor. The MASTER’s OR OVR input enables the DHW heating, by maintaining the DHW Setpoint at the DHW
Sensor located in the DHW tank.
Boilers are staged to meet both the Space Heating Setpoint, and the DHW Setpoint based on their runtime. When a boiler is fired
to service a space heating demand it will enable its local pump, and when a boiler is fired to service a DHW demand it will enable
its DHW pump. The MASTER modulates the boilers in order to maintain the setpoints.
This method allows for a MEMBER boiler to provide Failsafe mechanisms in the event the MASTER fails and stops
communicating to the MEMBERs. MEMBER 2 is configured to provide failsafe space heating, and MEMBER 3 is configured to
provide both failsafe space heating and failsafe DHW heating.
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Figure 32 DHW Method 2 W/Pumps Quick Start Settings
DHW METHOD 2: Combination DHW and Space Heating Using a MASTER Boiler and
MEMBER Boiler(s) Utilizing DHW Pumps.
MASTER (Space Heating Only W/Pumps)

Settings
Combination Automatic Yes Off
Inputs
Local/Remote OR/OVR Header Sensor System Return DHW Sensor
Local Jumper Yes Optional Yes - Tank
Outputs
System Pump On Local Pump
MEMBER 2 (Space Heating Or DHW, Failsafe Space Heating W/Pumps)
Settings
2 Combination Yes Off On
Inputs
Remote
Outputs
MEMBER 3 (Space Heating Or DHW, Failsafe Space Heating and DHW W/Pumps)
Settings
HeatNet Address DHW Boiler Mode DHW Local Pump Off Combustion Air Damper
3 Combination Yes Off
HeatNet Failsafe DHW Use Sensor System Pump Priority
On Yes Yes
Inputs
JPS1 Jumper must be cut to service
Local/Remote OR/OVR DHW Sensor DHW
Remote Jumper Yes - Tank
Outputs
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This Method highlights the flexibility of the HeatNet The DHW Method 2 examples uses (3) boilers. The
system. It works much the same as DHW METHOD 1, but MASTER controls the Space and Domestic needs, though it
also has the ability to provide space heating and failsafe is not a DHW boiler. Failsafe control is provided by wiring
functions. With a three boiler system, and with any one the MEMBER boiler to the tank sensor (dual sensor is
boiler down, the system can still provide space heating and a optional) and any other system control needs the MEMBER
DHW call seamlessly. may require in its backup role. Then one of the local DHW
control methods can be used to implement DHW heating.
With this method the MASTER boiler will use two PID
controls to simultaneously maintain the DHW and space One advantage to this configuration is that a BMS can
heating setpoints. This method is determined by control the system through the MASTER. It can also
SETTINGS: DISTRIBUTED CONTROL: MASTER monitor system status through a central location (MASTER
TYPE: COMBINATION. boiler) by a BMS, or HeatNet Online. This failsafe method
can also be used in Combination DHW/Space Heating.
This method utilizes a 10k thermistor connected to the
DHW Sensor input and the HEADER sensor input of a Set up the MASTER boiler first:
MASTER boiler. Setting up the DHW portion of this
1. Connect a 10k thermistor from the DHW tank’s sensor
method is done via the menus in: SETTINGS: DOMESTIC
well to J10B terminals on the MASTER, and connect a
HOT WATER. For information on setting up the space
Header Sensor to the SYSTEM HEADER input. Wire
heating portion of this method, Refer to Heat Demand
any pump or valve from the DHW Pump relay’s
Control Method 1 located in the CONTROL METHODS
(normally open) contact to control flow of the heating
section.
water into the tank’s coil or DHW loop.
When this method is used (due to use of the DHW sensor),
2. Now, set the SETTINGS: DISTRIBUTED
the OR OVR input functions as an enable/disable. This
CONTROL: MASTER TYPE: to COMBINATION.
allows the DHW heating function to be enabled or disabled
This setting informs the HeatNet control that (2) PIDS
much in the same way as the Heat Demand input for space
are to be used to control DHW and space heating.
heating.
3. There are two MODULAR BOILER menus, one for
The MASTER does not use its pump globally when any
space heating and one for DHW heating. These (2)
DHW boiler is called. The DHW pump is individually
menus appear when the SETTINGS: DISTRIBUTED
controlled on each boiler that fires in DHW.
CONTROL: MASTER TYPE is set to
When using this method, a DHW band is also available in COMBINATION. The (2) Modular boiler settings are
the Home screen. The space heating band will be displayed located in the SETTINGS: MODULAR BOILER:
on the left and the DHW Heating band on the right. menu. Normally, there is only one, but with (2)
independent PIDs, the (2) heating setpoints may behave
When using MASTER TYPE: COMBINATION, the differently due to their loads or for other various
MASTER will control DHW and Space Heating needs. If the reasons. These allow for separate ADD, SHED,
MASTER goes down or loses communication with the MODULATE DELAY TIME, and MODULATION
MEMBER, a Failsafe mode is available to provide temporary MAXIMUM settings for DHW and space heating.
heat.
4. Next, enter the SETTINGS: DOMESTIC HOT
The DHW Failsafe mode is active when a MEMBER WATER menu. When prompted for BOILER MODE
boiler’s SETTINGS: FAILSAFE MODES: H-NET enter AUTO.
COMMUNICATIONS LOST: ON. When this is set to on,
normal DHW heating using the OR OVR or DHW sensor is 5. Change the DHW SETPOINT to the desired target
disabled, even though there may be a DHW call on one of temperature of the water in the tank/ or DHW loop.
these inputs. Once the control determines there is a call for DHW
heat, the DHW PID will target this SETPOINT.
When the MASTER Boiler’s communication is lost, and
after 10 minutes of not being restored, the DHW inputs 6. Now, change the LOWER BAND to the desired
become active. The boiler now enters a standalone mode. The temperature (DHW SETPOINT – LOWER
Heat Demand on that boiler becomes active and not only runs BAND) below which boilers are to be added.
to provide failsafe space heating, but DHW heat as well. The This setting corresponds to the minimum water
STATUS screen will display H-NET LOST. temperature required in the tank. DHW heating
will be initiated by starting boilers when the
If a thermostat is used, the boiler will run to Method 5A until DHW tank’s water temperature is below the
the thermostat input removes the DHW call. If a DHW temperature (DHW SETPOINT – LOWER
temperature sensor is used, the boiler will modulate to BAND).
maintain tank temperature. The DHW Call always has
Priority over space heating. A dual 10k sensor is available 7. Next, change the UPPER BAND to the desired
that can be wired from one tank to two boilers. temperature (DHW SETPOINT + UPPER
BAND) above which boilers are to be shed. This
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setting is the maximum tank temperature. Setting YES The local pump will shut off with a delay
the SHED BOILER DELAY TIME correctly will determined by LOCAL DELAY: seconds. This
limit the maximum tank temperature to the allows the DHW pump/valve to prove before
(DHW SETPOINT + UPPER BAND). Setting shutting off the local pump.
the SHED BOILER DELAY TIME = 0 will shut
Piping of the system will determine which setting to
off all boilers immediately once the (DHW
use.
SETPOINT + UPPER BAND) is exceeded.
13. Go to the PURGE TO menu. After a DHW cycle
8. Change the DHW Priority menu item PUMP
completes, the pump/valve can be selected to either
PRIORITY. Setting this value to YES will turn OFF
purge to the TANK, or to the SPACE for the duration
the system pump when the DHW mode is active.
of the post purge time. This selection can use the space
Setting this value to NO leaves the system pump on.
to dump the heat from the boiler and not overheat the
This time includes the DHW post purge of the DHW
DHW tank/load.
pump/valve.
14. Set the HYB SENSOR = OFF. This sensor is
9. Go to the POST PURGE menu item. This is the time
selectable for Method 5A only.
that the DHW pump relay remains energized after the
DHW SETPOINT has been satisfied. Once the tank 15. Finally, go to the BOILER MODE menu. If JPS1 has
has exceeded the DHW SETPOINT + UPPER BAND not been cut, the selection will appear grayed out. Cut
temperature and this DHW boiler has shut off (DHW JPS1. Once this is done, set the BOILER MODE to
SHED BOILER DELAY TIME), the post purge time COMBINATION. The MASTER boiler will control
will begin. the temperature in the tank using as many boilers as it
has available on H-Net along with any space heating
10. Now, go to USE SENSOR Select YES. This will
needs. The boilers must be piped appropriately for this
allow the boiler to control the tank or DHW loop
method to function correctly.
temperature using the DHW sensor. The upper
and lower band temperatures will also be loaded Now set up the MEMBER boiler(s).
when set to YES.
BOILER MODE Set to COMBINATION on
11. The next menu is the SHARING menu. Sharing MEMBER boilers, the MASTER is optional,
determines what happens when a DHW boiler is needed though it will control MEMBER DHW heating.
and none are available (all boilers are running in space
DHW SETPOINT This does not need to be set on
heating and DHW heating). This means the MASTER
MEMBER boilers, only the MASTER boiler.
needs to steal a space heating boiler that is running or
no more boilers can fire in DHW. LOWER BAND This does not need to be set on
MEMBER boilers, only the MASTER boiler.
OFF Is first come first serve. If a Boiler is not available
because all boilers are firing a space heating UPPER BAND This does not need to be set on
demand, the DHW firing algorithm waits until MEMBER boilers, only the MASTER boiler.
one becomes available. If a space heating boiler is
needed, a DHW running boiler cannot be stolen PUMP PRIORITY This does not need to be set on
for space heating. Priority goes to the first MEMBER boilers, only the MASTER boiler.
demand present. POST PURGE This needs to be set on all boilers. All
CYCLE The DHW algorithm can steal a space heating boilers control their respective DHW pump/valve
boiler and fire it as a DHW boiler. The space when they are called to perform DHW heating.
heating boiler stops and then restarts as a DHW SHARING This can be set on any boiler and will
boiler. DHW has Priority. determine how boilers will cycle on/off when they
NO CYCLE The DHW algorithm can steal a boiler that is are called to perform DHW Heating.
already running as a space heating boiler. It does a hot LOCAL PUMP OFF This can be set on any boiler to
swap, engaging the DHW pump/valve and leaving the determine how the local pump/valve behaves
local pump running or shutting it off. Use this in when called to perform DHW heating.
conjunction with the LOCAL PUMP OFF: and the
LOCAL DELAY: settings. DHW has Priority. PURGE TO This does not need to be set on MEMBER
boilers, only the MASTER boiler.
12. Next is the LOCAL PUMP OFF menu. When a DHW
heating cycle begins, the function of the local HYB SENSOR: = OFF. This sensor is selectable
pump/valve is determined: for Method 5A only.
NO The local pump/valve will remain running during JPS1 MUST be cut on all boilers
DHW heating. providing DHW. Cutting JPS1 limits to
maximum temperatures to 200F.
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DHW Method 3: DHW Heating Only, Using a Header Sensor Input

Figure 33 Example: DHW Only Using Header Sensor, Primary/Secondary – Method 3
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DHW METHOD 3: DHW Heating ONLY using a Header sensor input, Multiple Boilers, Reverse Return.
In this method a Heating Setpoint is maintained at the MASTER’s System Header Sensor located in the DHW tank. The
MASTER’s Heat Demand input enables space heating and maintains the Heating Setpoint at the System Header Sensor. Boilers
are staged to meet the setpoint in the DHW tank based on their runtime, and each boiler will enable its local pump when it is
running. The MASTER modulates the boilers to maintain the Heating Setpoint at the header sensor located in the DHW tank.
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Figure 34 DHW Method 3 Quick Start Settings
DHW METHOD 3: DHW Heating ONLY Using a MASTER and MEMBER boiler(s) Employing H-Net Space Heating PID.
Master
Settings
MASTER Type HeatNet Address Combustion Air Damper
Automatic Automatic Off
Inputs
Local/Remote Header Sensor JPS1 Jumper must be cut to service DHW
Local Yes - Tank
Outputs
Local Pump On
When Boiler Running
MEMBER 2
Settings
2 Off
Inputs
Remote
Outputs
Local Pump/Valve On
When Boiler Running
MEMBER 3
Settings
3 Off
Inputs
Remote
Outputs
Local Pump/Valve On
When Boiler Running
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This method will control a tank temperature when the tank INTRODUCTION section on the MASTER in
temperature setpoint needs to be maintained for extended the beginning of this manual.
periods with minimal cycling. Multiple boilers can be used
via the H-Net, as this method employs the same PID This differential has the added effect of heating
algorithm as for space heating. SETTINGS: the tank above the tank’s setpoint temperature. If
DISTRIBUTED CONTROL: MASTER TYPE: AUTO. the tank setpoint is set to 140F and the heat band
is set to 10F, then the tank temperature will rise
1. JPS1 must be cut on all boilers providing DHW to 145F before the first boiler turns off (setpoint
to ensure the maximum output temperature of all =140F +/- heat band/2). With (2) boilers running,
boilers is limited to 200F for DHW operation. the SHED BOILER DELAY time could add to
the tank temperature. So, to ensure that all boilers
This Method is very similar to the DHW only
are shut off at the upper point of the heat band,
method, but:
set the SHED BOILER DELAY time to 0 or
A. The display will not indicate that it is a other small value. This will effectively turn off
DHW heating boiler. all boilers at the upper heat band point of:
(example) 145F.
B. The DHW Heating band will also not be
displayed.
Now, there is one more thing to consider, the
C. The heating band will use the space pump’s post purge time. Dumping the heat from
heating band and not the UPPER and all boilers (that were running) using a pump post
LOWER DHW heating band limits. purge cycle will have an effect on the tank’s
water temperature. Consider this when
D. DHW settings are not used.
establishing the local pump’s POST PURGE
E. Set the SETTINGS: DISTRIBUTED TIME.
CONTROL: MASTER TYPE: to
AUTO. 3. Connect to the Local Pump relay contact on J13
to enable the DHW pump. Set its post purge time
F. This method is for backwards
to dump the boiler’s heat into the tank when the
compatibility.
boiler shuts off.
2. Use the Heat Demand Control Method 1 4. Enable the system by placing the
located in the CONTROL METHODS section. LOCAL/REMOTE switch on the MASTER to
Instead of placing the Header sensor in the
the LOCAL position.
Header pipe, place it in a well, in the tank, or a
DHW loop. JPS1 MUST be cut on all boilers
providing DHW.
The temperature at which boilers are staged ON,
and then OFF is controlled by the SETTINGS:
SETPOINTS: HEAT BAND differential. This
can be understood by referring to the
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DHW Method 4a: Space Heating with DHW Override of Setpoint on MASTER,
using an Aquastat
Figure 35 Example: DHW METHOD 4a Space Heating with DHW Override of Setpoint on MASTER, using an Aquastat, Primary
Secondary, Reverse Return
DHW METHOD 4a: Space Heating with DHW Override of Setpoint on MASTER, using an Aquastat, Primary
In DHW METHOD 4a, the MASTER’s Heat Demand input enables space heating by energizing the system pump and
maintaining the Heating Setpoint at the MASTER’s System Header Sensor. When the Aquastat located in the DHW tank calls for
heat, the system loop temperature is overridden with the DHW Setpoint. The system pump continues to run, and the DHW pump
is enabled to supply heat to the tanks until the Aquastat is satisfied.
Boilers are staged to meet the active setpoint based on their runtime, and each boiler will enable its local pump when it is running.
The MASTER modulates the boilers in order to maintain the active setpoint.
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Figure 36 DHW Method 4a Quick Start Settings
DHW METHOD 4a: Space Heating with DHW Override of Setpoint on MASTER Using an Aquastat.
MASTER
Settings
Master Type HeatNet Address Combustion Air Damper
Auto Automatic Off
Inputs
JPS1 Jumper must be cut to
Local/Remote OR OVR Header Sensor System Return service DHW
Local Tank Aquastat Yes Optional
Outputs
When Boiler Enabled When Boiler Running DHW Call
MEMBER 2
Settings
2 Off
Inputs
Remote
Outputs
Local Pump On
When Boiler Running
MEMBER 3
Settings
3 Off
Inputs
Remote
Outputs
Local Pump On
When Boiler Running
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This method is for controlling DHW utilizing a tank system pump on. This active period includes the post
thermostat connected to a MASTER boiler. This method purge of the DHW/valve pump.
requires a thermostat input to the OR OVR. When the
7. Select the menu item POST PURGE. This is the time
thermostat contact closes across the input OR OVR (J12A
.7 & .8), the control will sense this closure and override the
DHW thermostat has been satisfied. Once the tank has
space heating setpoint with the DHW setpoint. SETTINGS:
opened its thermostat, the system/local setpoint will be
DISTRIBUTED CONTROL: MASTER TYPE:
reloaded and the post purge time will begin.
COMBINATION.
8. Select the menu item: LOCAL PUMP OFF: When a
This method is for backwards compatibility. DHW heating cycle begins, what to do with the local
pump/valve is determined:
In this mode, the boiler will fire to the DHW setpoint.
NO The local pump/valve will remain running during
The settings for space heating will be used except for
DHW heating.
the addition of controlling the DHW pump by the
MASTER boiler. YES The local pump/valve will shut off with a delay
determined by LOCAL DELAY: seconds. This
1. Wire the dry contact from the thermostat on the allows the DHW pump/valve to prove before
tank to the input on J12A terminal 7 & 8 (OR shutting off the local pump.
OVR). Also, at this time wire any pump or valve
from the DHW Pump relay (normally open)
use.
contact (J13 terminals 16, 17, & 18) of the
MASTER to control flow of the heating water 9. Select the menu item: PURGE TO. After a DHW cycle
into the tank’s coil. completes, the pump/valve can be selected to either
purge to the TANK, or to the SPACE for the duration
2. Enter the DOMESTIC HOT WATER MENU. of the post purge time. This selection can use the space
Go to BOILER MODE and enter AUTO. to dump the heat from the boiler and not overheat the
DHW tank/load.
3. DHW SETPOINT The setpoint should reflect the
temperature desired in the heating loop when a tank is
calling for DHW heat.
Follow the same steps as used to program DHW
4. LOWER BAND This is not used. Heating using a Header Sensor INPUT. USE
SENSOR, select NO.
5. UPPER BAND This is not used.
JPS1 MUST be cut on all boilers
6. PUMP PRIORITY Setting this value to YES will turn providing DHW.
OFF the system pump when the DHW setpoint override
mode is active. Setting this value to NO leaves the
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DHW Method 4b: Space Heating with DHW Override of Setpoint on MASTER,
using a DHW 10K Tank Sensor
Figure 37 Example: DHW Method 4b: Space Heating with DHW Override of Setpoint on MASTER, using a DHW Sensor,
Primary Secondary, Reverse Return.
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System
MASTER MEMBER MEMBER Return
2 3
Ball Valve
Cold Water
Makeup
DHW METHOD 4b: Space Heating with DHW Override of Setpoint on MASTER, using a DHW Sensor, Primary
In DHW METHOD 4b, the MASTER’s Heat Demand input enables space heating by energizing the system pump and
maintaining the Heating Setpoint at the MASTER’s System Header Sensor. The MASTER’s OR OVR input is jumped to enable
DHW heating using the DHW tank sensor. When the DHW tank temperature drops, a DHW heat demand is generated, and the
system loop temperature is overridden with the DHW Setpoint. They system pump continues to run, and the DHW pump is
enabled to supply heat to the tanks until the DHW tank is satisfied.
Boilers are staged to meet the active setpoint based on their runtime, and each boiler will enable its local pump when it is running.
The MASTER modulates the boilers in order to maintain the active setpoint.
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Figure 38 DHW Method 4b Quick Start Settings
DHW METHOD 4b: Space Heating with DHW Override of Setpoint on the MASTER Using a 10K Tank Sensor.
Master
Settings
Auto Automatic Yes Off
Inputs
Local/Remote OR OVR Header Sensor System Return DHW Sensor JPS1 Jumper must be cut
Local Jumper Yes Optional Yes - Tank to service DHW
Outputs
System Pump On Local Pump/Valve On DHW Pump On
When Boiler Enabled When Boiler Running DHW Call
MEMBER 2
Settings
2 Off
Inputs
Remote
Outputs
Local Pump On
When Boiler Running
MEMBER 3
Settings
3 Off
Inputs
Remote
Outputs
Local Pump On
When Boiler Running
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This method is for controlling DHW utilizing a 10k sensor mode is active. Setting this value to NO leaves the
in the tank connected to DHW TANK (J10A, 9 & 10) of a system pump on. This active period includes the post
MASTER boiler. This method is only available on the purge of the DHW pump/valve.
MASTER boiler since its purpose is to override the setpoint.
7. Select the menu item POST PURGE. This is the time
This method requires a jumper input to the OR OVR (J12A
7 & 8), which acts like an enable. The control will sense this
DHW demand has been satisfied. Once the tank has
closure and override the space heating setpoint with the
reached temperature, the system/local setpoint will be
DHW setpoint when the DHW tank temperature drops
reloaded and the post purge time will begin.
below the lower band of the DHW setpoint. All boilers are
started and stopped using the space heating “Modular 8. Select the menu item: LOCAL PUMP OFF: When a
Boiler” settings. SETTINGS: DISTRIBUTED DHW heating cycle begins, what to do with the local
CONTROL: MASTER TYPE: COMBINATION. pump/valve is determined:
NO The local pump/valve will remain running during
In this mode, the boiler will fire to the DHW setpoint.
DHW heating.
The settings for space heating will be used except for
the addition of the MASTER Boiler controlling the YES The local pump will shut off with a delay
DHW pump/valve. determined by LOCAL DELAY: seconds. This
allows the DHW pump/valve to prove before
1. Wire the 10K Tank sensor to the MASTER on shutting off the local pump.
DHW TANK (J10A, 9 & 10). Jumper the input
on J12A terminal 7 & 8 (OR OVR). Also, at
use.
this time wire any pump or valve from the DHW
Pump relay contact (J13 terminals 16, 17, & 18) 9. Select the menu item: PURGE TO. After a DHW cycle
N/C, C, & N/O respectfully to control flow of completes, the pump/valve can be selected to either
the heating water into the tank’s coil. purge to the TANK, or to the SPACE for the duration
of the post purge time. This selection can use the space
2. Enter the DOMESTIC HOT WATER MENU. to dump the heat from the boiler and not overheat the
Go to BOILER MODE and enter AUTO. DHW tank/load.
3. DHW SETPOINT The setpoint should reflect the
temperature desired in the heating loop when a tank is
calling for DHW heat. Follow the same steps as used to program DHW Heating
using a Header Sensor INPUT. USE SENSOR, select Yes.
4. LOWER BAND This is not used.
JPS1 MUST be cut on all boilers
5. UPPER BAND This is not used. providing DHW.
6. PUMP PRIORITY Setting this value to YES will turn

OFF the system pump when the DHW setpoint override
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DHW Method 5a: Local DHW Tank Heating using a 10k Tank Sensor.
Figure 39 Example: DHW Heating to a Local Boiler’s Tank,– Method 5a
Domestic Hot Domestic Hot
Water Water
System
Supply Supply Supply
Make Up Make Up
Tank Sensor Tank Sensor
System Pump
Expansion Tank
System Return
System Pump
Sensor
DHW Sensor
DHW Sensor
DHW Pump
DHW Pump
Local Pump
Local Pump
Local Pump

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MASTER MEMBER MEMBER

2 3 System
Return Cold Water
Makeup
DHW METHOD 5a: Local DHW Tank Heating Override using a 10K Type II Tank Sensor.
In DHW METHOD 5a: Local DHW Tank Heating Override, the MASTER’s Heat Demand input enables space heating by
energizing the system pump and maintaining the Heating Setpoint at the MASTER’s System Header Sensor using the available
MEMBERs. A MEMBER boiler will enable its local pump when called to service a heating call by the MASTER. Each
MEMBER has its OR OVR input jumped to enable local DHW heating using its DHW Sensor. When a DHW tank sensor calls for
heat, the local boiler goes offline from the MASTER. The boiler can disable its local pump (Programmable), and enables its
DHW pump/valve to service the local tank until the tank sensor has been satisfied. Once the call for DHW heat has been satisfied,
the boiler is placed back online for the MASTER to service the main heating loop.
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Figure 40 DHW Method 5a Quick Start Settings
DHW METHOD 5a: Local Tank Heating Using a DHW Tank Sensor
MASTER
Settings
Inputs
Local/Remote Header Sensor System Return
Local Yes Optional
Outputs
MEMBER 2
Settings
HeatNet Address DHW Boiler Mode DHW Use Sensor DHW Local Pump Off Combustion Air Damper
2 Local Yes Yes Off
Inputs
Local/Remote OR OVR DHW Sensor JPS1 Jumper must be cut to service DHW
Remote Jumper Yes - Tank #1
Outputs
Local Pump On DHW Pump On
Space Heating Call DHW Call
MEMBER 3
Settings
HeatNet Address DHW Boiler Mode DHW Use Sensor DHW Local Pump Off Combustion Air Damper
3 Local Yes Yes Off
Inputs
Local/Remote OR OVR DHW Sensor JPS1 Jumper must be cut to service DHW
Remote Jumper Yes - Tank #2
Outputs
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This method is used to provide combination space heating A. The pump/valve will remain enabled during a
and DHW heating. The boiler may be standalone or in a post purge pump cycle until the post purge timer
HeatNet configuration. It is meant to fire an individual expires.
boiler in a DHW heating Priority mode when that boiler’s
2. Next, enter the DOMESTIC HOT WATER menu on
local tank temperature has a call for DHW heat (tank
the MEMBER boiler. Go to BOILER MODE and
sensor’s temperature drops below the DHW Setpoint +
enter LOCAL.
LOWER BAND). The boiler will stop space heating (if
running) and switch to DHW heating. The DHW 3. Change the DHW SETPOINT to the desired target
pump/valve will be engaged and the water temperature in temperature of the water in the tank. Once the control
the tank will be maintained by the boiler at the DHW determines there is a call for DHW, the DHW
setpoint. Once the tank temperature exceeds the Setpoint + SETPOINT is loaded and the boiler will target the
UPPER BAND temperature, DHW heating will stop and the setpoint.
pump/valve’s post purge will start.
4. Now, change the LOWER BAND to the desired
temperature (DHW SETPOINT – LOWER DHW
When a tank’s temperature sensor is connected directly to a
DIFF) below which boilers are to be added. This setting
boiler and the BOILER MODE is set to LOCAL. The
corresponds to the minimum water temperature
boiler will go offline from HeatNet and service the DHW
required in the tank. DHW heating will be initiated
needs of its local tank. If the boiler is running in space
when the DHW tank’s water temperature is below the
heating mode, then the “SHARING” setting may be used to
temperature (DHW SETPOINT – LOWER BAND).
determine how, or if, to shut down before starting a DHW
cycle. When the DHW cycle is complete (includes the post How long the temperature of the tank stays below the
purge time of the DHW pump), the boiler will go back temperature (DHW SETPOINT – LOWER BAND) is
online with HeatNet and become available to fire. used to determine when boilers are started along with
the ADD BOILER DELAY TIME.
During a DHW cycle the DHW setpoint will be loaded
5. Next, change the UPPER BAND to the desired
along with the UPPER and LOWER BAND limits. Also,
temperature (DHW SETPOINT + UPPER BAND)
the SETTINGS: DISTRIBUTED CONTROL: MASTER
above which boilers are to be shed. This setting is the
TYPE: is set to AUTO.
maximum tank temperature. Setting the SHED
BOILER DELAY TIME correctly will limit the
When a 10k Type II sensor is used with this method, the OR
maximum tank temperature to the (DHW SETPOINT +
OVR input functions as an enable/disable. This allows the
UPPER BAND). Setting the SHED BOILER DELAY
DHW heating function to be enabled or disabled much in
TIME = 0 will shut off all boilers immediately once the
the same way as the Heat Demand input for space heating.
(DHW SETPOINT + UPPER BAND) is exceeded.
When using this method, a DHW band is also available in 6. Change the DHW PRIORITY. Setting this value
the Home Screen. The space heating band will be displayed to YES will turn OFF its system pump when the
on the left and the DHW Heating band on the right. The DHW mode is active (when the DHW pump is
bands will operate in a split screen view. on). Setting this value to NO leaves the system
pump on.
1. Connect a 10k thermistor from the DHW tank’s sensor
7. Now got to the POST PURGE menu. This is the
well to J10B terminals on any boiler. Wire a pump or
time that the DHW pump relay remains energized
valve from the DHW pump or the System pump after the DHW SETPOINT has been satisfied.
(normally open) relay contact to control flow of the
heating water into the tank’s coil or system loop. A. The pump/valve will remain on during a
post purge pump cycle until the post purge
The System pump will always be enabled by the
timer expires.
MASTER as long as the Heat Demand input is closed
(In this example the Master is not a DHW boiler). The 8. Now, go to the USE SENSOR menu and select
DHW pump/valve will be enabled on the LOCAL YES. This will allow the boiler to control the
DHW MEMBER whenever there is a DHW call for local tank or DHW loop temperature using the
heat. DHW sensor. The upper and lower differential
temperatures will also be loaded.
A DHW call for heat is when the DHW temperature is
below the (DHW SETPOINT – LOWER BAND) or 9. Got to SHARING and set it to OFF or CYLE if
when the DHW temperature is below the (DHW the boiler is currently running in space heating
SETPOINT + UPPER BAND) and boilers are firing. and needs to be shut down before starting up in
After a DHW call for heat ends: DHW.
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If SHARING is set to NO CYCLE, a hot swap 11. Set the PURGE TO value to TANK. This will
will occur. A hot swap is when the boiler is purge the heat from the boiler into the tank or
running in space heating mode and does not need system loop. This will be done using the DHW
to be shut down. The DHW pump/valve will be pump after the DHW heating cycle is complete.
energized without the boiler stopping. Once the
If the PURGE TO: is set to SPACE, once the DHW
DHW cycle has completed, the boiler will stop
cycle has completed, the boiler will shut the DHW
and wait to be called again for either space
pump off within a few seconds. The SPACE setting is
heating or DHW heating. A shutdown always
to be used only for MIXED space and DHW heating.
occurs after a DHW cycle completes.
HYB SENSOR = OFF
10. Set the LOCAL PUMP/VALVE OFF to NO.
This will leave the local pump on during a DHW SETTINGS: DISTRIBUTED CONTROL:
heating cycle (backwards compatibility). MASTER TYPE select AUTO,
DHW or COMBINATION.
Setting this value to YES, will shut the local
pump off during a DHW heating cycle, but will JPS1 MUST be cut on all boilers
keep the local pump on for the LOCAL providing DHW.
DELAY: 10s (Programmable) time before
shutting off.
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DHW Method 5b: Local DHW Tank Heating using a Thermostat & Hybrid
Sensor.
Figure 41 Example: DHW Heating to a Local Boiler’s Tank, Movable Sensor Location – Method 5b
Domestic Domestic
Supply Supply
System
Supply
Tank Thermostat Tank Thermostat
Cold Water Cold Water

Make Up Make Up System Header Sensor
System Pump
Expansion Tank
Optional
Location
Return Header Sensor
System Return
Sensor
System Pump
Optional
DHW Sensor
DHW Pump
DHW Pump
Local Pump
Local Pump
Location
OR OVR
OR OVR
Sensor
Supply
WM
HNET HNET
MASTER MEMBER MEMBER System Cold Water

Return
2 3 Makeup
DHW METHOD 5b: Local DHW Tank Heating using an aquastat and a Hybrid Sensor.
In DHW METHOD 5b: Local DHW Tank Heating using an aquastat and a Hybrid Sensor, the MASTER’s Heat Demand input
enables space heating by energizing the system pump and maintaining the Heating Setpoint at the MASTER’s System Header
Sensor using the available MEMBERs. A MEMBER boiler will enable its local pump when called to service a heating call by the
MASTER.
Each MEMBER has its OR OVR input connected to a local tank aquastat. This method allows the DHW Temperature Sensor to
be placed in many locations. This sensor is called the Hybrid Sensor. When the aquastat located in the DHW tank calls for heat,
the local boiler goes offline from the MASTER and services the DHW call. The MEMBER then disables its local pump/valve,
and enables its DHW pump to maintain the DHW Setpoint at the Hybrid Sensor location. Once the DHW aquastat has been
satisfied, the boiler is placed back online for the MASTER to service the main heating loop.
MEMBER 2 is configured to use its Local Supply sensor when servicing DHW demands, and MEMBER 3 is configured to use its
DHW sensor.
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Figure 42 DHW Method 5b Quick Start Settings
DHW METHOD 5b: Local Tank Heating using a Hybrid Sensor (DHW, Supply, or Return)
MASTER
Settings
Inputs
Local/Remote Header Sensor System Return
Local Yes Optional
Outputs
MEMBER 2
Settings
HeatNet Address DHW Boiler Mode Combustion Air Damper
2 Local Off
DHW Use Sensor Hybrid Sensor DHW Local Pump Off
No Supply Yes
Inputs
Local/Remote OR OVR JPS1 Jumper must be cut to service DHW
Remote Tank Aquastat
Outputs
MEMBER 3
Settings
HeatNet Address DHW Boiler Mode Combustion Air Damper
3 Local Off
DHW Use Sensor Hybrid Sensor DHW Local Pump Off
No DHW Yes
Inputs
Local/Remote OR OVR JPS1 Jumper must be cut to service DHW
Remote Tank Aquastat
Outputs
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Method 5b can also be used in a Hybrid mode on the DHW call, post-purge the pump, and put itself back on
MEMBER boilers with a thermostat connected to the OR line available for space heating.
OVR input. This will enable DHW heating, and be used
instead of having the 10k sensor’s temperature detect
when DHW heating is needed, but will use a selectable DHW METHOD 6: DHW using Direct
sensor instead to maintain setpoint. Control (Not preferred)
When the OR OVR input sees the thermostat close, the DHW
pump/valve will be engaged and remain energized as long as If the control’s SETTINGS: 4-20 mA input is set to
the OR OVR input sees that the thermostat is closed. The PRIORITY = HIGH the 4-20 mA signal, once brought above
DHW setpoint along with the DHW heating band will then the 4-20 mA starting current, can be used to override any
be loaded. A steady temperature will now be maintained other Heat Demand and direct modulate the boiler.
using the HYB SENSOR setting in the DHW menu. This
sensor will control the water temperature at the sensor’s
location, enabling or disabling the boiler as needed until the
This can be set in menu: ADVANCED SETUP: 4-20 mA
OR OVR input sees the thermostat open. Once the
INPUT. It allows a MEMBER boiler to be taken offline and
thermostat opens, the DHW pump post purge will begin.
directly modulated by an external control.
The difference between the settings of method 5a vs. method
If the MASTER is using it for heating and the ADVANCED
5b is the “USE SENSOR” setting. 5a requires that the “USE
SETUP: 4-20 mA is set to PRIORITY= HIGH, an external
SENSOR” setting be set to YES, and the 5b “USE
control can now output a 4-20 mA signal which will take
SENSOR” setting be set to NO. The HYBRID SENSOR
over the boiler’s fire rate and override all other heating
setting must also be set in the 5b mode to the sensor where
demand inputs. The external control would also need to open
temperature needs to be maintained. It must be set to OFF in
any valves or turn on pumps. This is typically used for DHW
the 5a method.
Control.
Method 5a USE SENSOR = YES
HYB SENSOR = OFF
Method 5b USE SENSOR = NO

HYB SENSOR = SUPPLY, DHW, Using the 4-20mA input (OPTIONAL)
RETURN
Each sensor selection/location has its advantages. Select the: The 4-20mA input is designed to operate per the ISA-50.1
standard. It will support Type 2, Type 3, and Type 4
Transmitter/Receiver circuits.
Supply sensor will limit the temperature/firing rate of the
boiler, but may not be sufficient for continuous demand or
speed in heating the tank. It is already available, so no
additional sensor is needed. With the type 4 configuration, multiple boilers (up to 5), may
be connected in series using the –mA +mA –mA +mA
scheme (no jumper to 24VDC RET). This allows one 4-
20mA transmitter to control multiple boilers. A free-floating
Return sensor will allow the boiler to run its supply
250 ohm resistor is viewed by the BMS (or external
temperature up quickly, but may bounce off of the operating
control’s) 4-20mA transmitter across the + and –4-20mA
limit band. This would heat the tank in the shortest time, but
terminals with this method. The 4-20mA (1) input is used to
may overheat the tank. It is already available, so no
control direct modulation and for remote setpoint control.
additional sensor is needed.
DHW sensor will allow the placement anywhere needed to The Type 2 and Type 3 circuit may use the supplied
maintain that locations temperature. This is an additional +24VDC and 24VDC RET connections (J10B) to power a
sensor that needs to be acquired. remote transmitter. The –mA terminal will need to have a
jumper connected to the adjacent 24VDC RET terminal to
reference the signal ground.
A thermostat can be placed in a tank and connected to the OR
OVR input. (On MEMBER boilers only, The MASTER
uses OR OVR already with DHW METHOD 4), When the
The 4-20mA (2) input is reserved for flow meters and
thermostat contact closes across the input OR OVR (J12A .7
ancillary devices.
& .8) on a MEMBER boiler, the control will sense this
closure and disconnect itself from HeatNet. It will perform
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OPTIONAL FEATURES HeatNet Control V3
Figure 43 Example: 4–20 mA connections functionality. To convert a 0-10VDC signal to mA, divide
by 2510 (ohms).
24 VDC Return
NOTE: Due to the inability of control voltage methods (1-5,
(-) (+) 2-10 VDC) to reject noise and compensate for line loss, the
Channel 1: Channel 2:
4-20mA/0-10VDC 4-20mA/0-10VDC use of the 4-20mA control current is recommended. The
(+) (-) control voltage methods may be less expensive, but are the
least stable. If using a 0-10VDC control signal, a source
24 VDC
current of a minimum 5mA is required.
If using a remote panel with a relay and a 4-20 mA

transmitter for operation, connect the 4-20mA transmitter
output from the remote panel to the Member boilers using the
floating 250 ohm method (type 4). The relay contacts on the
remote panel will then be connected to the associated 4-
20mA REMOTE ENABLE inputs on the associated boiler(s).
The minimum setting of the boiler is calibrated

so that the minimum PWM signal to control
the Blower motor is 20%. The VFD to blower
motor operates with a control signal from 20%
- 80% Pulse Width Modulation. This PWM
signal to the VFD can be measured using a
multimeter. It is a 0–10volt square wave signal
at 110 Hertz. A 20% modulation signal will
read 2.0 VDC, and an 80% modulation signal
Figure 44 4–20 mA enable connection will read 8.0 VDC on an RMS multimeter. See
Figure 59, page 75.
For direct fire applications, the 0-10 volt

control signal is proportional to the output.
Such that: 1 volt will track linearly by 10%.
So, 1v=10%, 2v=20%, 3v=30%,
4v=40%... The control signal will still be
limited by the turndown and the 4-20mA
INPUT menu.
Setpoint Control functionality can be implemented remotely

Closing this contact enables
using the 4-20mA input. This function translates a 4 to 20mA
the 4-20mA/0-10VDC input control signal to a setpoint mapped from 50F to 220F. The
feature is enabled in the SETPOINTS menu as: SETUP:
SETPOINTS: SETPT SOURCE 4-20mA.
The 4-20 mA input uses a 250 ohm sense resistor to convert
the current to a voltage from 1 to 5 volts DC for the control
ADVANCED SETUP: 4-20mA INPUT: CHANNEL
to use. For this reason, a 1-5 VDC control voltage may also
MODE. Also, when selecting; SETUP: SETPOINTS:
be used across the 4-20mA +/- input, but it still needs to
SETPT SOURCE and selecting 4-20mA, the 4-20mA INPUT
supply the necessary current, i.e. 20mA. This resistor is
menu will be automatically entered.
located on the bottom side of the control board. When a 4.02
mA signal is sensed, the boiler will initiate a start sequence
You may now select the current at which the boiler will start.
and fire the boiler at its minimum setting if the REMOTE
It is adjustable from 3.7mA to 5mA. Hysteresis of .1mA is
ENABLE input is closed. This is typically 25% of the boilers
always in effect. So, if the starting mA = 4.10mA the boiler
output (4:1 turndown).
will start when the control current applied achieves this value
of 4.10mA. The boiler must drop .1mA below this to turn
If the dip switch S6 is set to the 0-10 position (UP) See:
OFF, in this example 4.00mA. This hysteresis value is not
Figure 49, the 4-20mA input will accept a 0-10 VDC signal.
adjustable.
The channel will also need to be setup in the menu:
ADVANCED SETUP: 4-20mA INPUT: CHANNEL
When using the 4-20mA setpoint control, a band may now be
MODE. The operating range will be from 2-10 VDC or
set at which the 4-20mA signal will operate over. The lower
twice what was previously stated for the 1-5 VDC
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setpoint is defined as 4mA SETPOINT and the upper setpoint normally open contacts at J16 SYSTEM PUMP 1 and
is defined as 20mA SETPOINT. The 4mA SETPOINT is SYSTEM PUMP 2.
linked to the BOILER START x.xxmA where this starting
current is the lower setpoint. So, if we set the 4mA The pumps require motor contactors to isolate
SETPOINT to 130F and the 20mA SETPOINT at 180F we the on-board relay contacts. The on-board
will have established the band. Once a starting control relays should never be used to energize large
current of BOILER START 4.1mA is applied, and the 4-20 pumps directly. Figure 45 illustrates the
REMOTE ENABLE INPUT is closed, the boiler will start connections without contactors for illustrative
and the setpoint will be set to 130F. If a control current of purpose.
10mA is applied the boiler will track on a linear slope
towards the 20mA SETPOINT settling at a SETPOINT of
~149F. As the current increases to 20mA, the SETPOINT
will indicate 180F. The Default setting is 4mA SETPOINT: Figure 45 System Pump connections
50F, and 20mA SETPOINT 220F for backwards
compatibility with the older version. NOTE: anytime a new
firmware version is uploaded to the control, these values
System Flow
return these defaults. Prove Switch
Anytime a new firmware version is uploaded

to the control, these values return to these
defaults.
If using the direct modulation mode by applying a 4-20mA System Pump 1

current, only the BOILER START x.xxmA setting applies.
The 4-20 mA input can be set to HIGH PRIORITY. This is

done in menu: ADVANCED SETUP: 4-20mA INPUT:
CHANNEL MODE. This allows a Member boiler to be K4
System Pump 2
taken offline and directly modulated by an external control. If
(Not Available
the Master is using it for heating and the 4-20mA is set to K13
On Lite Version)
HIGH PRIORITY, an external control can now output a 4-
20mA signal which will take over the boiler’s fire rate. This
is typically used for DHW control.
Setpoint Priorities The system circulator pump is supported by (2) modes and
Changing the setpoint can be done in many ways. If a higher special features.
level setpoint control is lost, the next level setpoint control is 1. The first mode will allow the circulator pump to remain
used until the System Setpoint is loaded. The setpoints are on, unless the control’s outside high air temperature
prioritized in the following order: setting has been met when using OUTDOOR AIR
RESET.
1. 0-10V, 4-20MA setpoint Control
2. BMS, Modbus Setpoint 2. The second mode will allow the circulator pump to be
3. Outdoor Reset Setpoint turned on whenever there is a call for heat (any control
4. Menu’s System Setpoint input). This mode will stop the circulator pump when the
call for heat is lost and the pump post purge time has
been satisfied.
Any Setbacks that are active are then applied.
The summer pump jog is a special feature that can be
selected when the system is in summer shutdown
(OUTDOOR RESET). The jog allows the system circulator
Circulator Pump Options pump(s) and the local pump to run for the system pump
purge time once a week. It can be set to any day of the week
There are provisions for 2 system pumps (1 system pump if and will occur at 12:01 AM. If (2) system pumps are present,
Lite version) and a local pump. This is to allow for and after the first pump finishes its post purge, the second
primary/secondary loop configurations. The system circulator one will start and the first one will stop.
pump is implemented using the K4, K13 RELAY and
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The system flow proving switch is implemented using pump relative to how many boilers are firing. The VFD
SPARE 3/System Water Flow on J11A. If a flow switch is would need to be set appropriately to allow the correct flow
connected to the WTR FLW interlock, the HeatNet control through each boiler.
will wait up to 10 seconds to prove flow. If flow is
interrupted after it has been established, an error will be In low volume systems sudden temperature changes may
displayed and the boiler will cycle OFF. As long as there is a occur when the flow is stepped up or down by a large
call for heat, every 10 minutes the circulator pump will try to percentage. In these situations the ADAPTIVE MOD may
re-establish flow and start the boiler again. need to be disabled and the ORIGINAL KN method used.
Other adjustments may also be required.
When (2) system pumps are present and flow is not
established or is lost (2) things will occur to try and keep heat Currently, no failsafe mode is available in the event the
in the system. Master boiler’s control fails. If this method is employed, a
failsafe boiler could be used to override the control signal
1. When first starting a system: If after a 10 second and enable the system pump’s VFD using some external
wait to establish flow has failed, the first pump will wiring and an external relay, or have the VFD default to a
change to the second pump. The second pump will safe speed on loss of the control signal.
now try to establish flow for 10 more seconds. If the
second pump fails to establish flow, the HeatNet If (2) pumps are available (Full, not Lite version), pump
control waits 10 minutes. After the 10 minutes has rotation is available. The rotation of the (2) pumps can be
expired, the control now starts with the second pump controlled using two methods.
and attempts to prove flow for 10 more seconds. If
flow does not prove, the control changes to the first 3. Pumps are switched based on the system run time
pump and attempts to prove flow. This cycle will
continue indefinitely until flow is established. If flow 4. Pumps are switched by the difference between each
is lost while running: this process is also used in an pump’s runtime. The HeatNet control keeps a
attempt to re-establish flow. running record of each pump’s runtime in hours. If
a pump is taken offline or replaced. The runtimes
2. If PUMP ROTATION is set to PMP HRS the PUMP can then be adjusted until they become equal.
ROTATION will be temporarily set to SYS HRS. This
is to prevent re-starting the failed pump due to its These features may be selected in the menu, SETUP: PUMP
runtime hours. Setting the PUMP ROTATION to SYS OPTIONS: SYSTEM PUMP: PUMP ROTATION
HRS will allow a retry of the failed pump after the
rotation hours has expired. Power cycling of the boiler The local circulator pump is supported by (3) modes and
or using the PUMP ROTATION menu will revert (2) features.
back to PUMP ROTATION = PMP HRS if this was
the original setting. 1. The first mode allows the circulator pump to remain on,
unless the control’s outside high air temperature setting
For system pump modulation a 0-10Vdc control signal has been met when using Warm Weather Shutdown.
output is provided at J4.3 (signal) and J4.7 (ground). This
signal is output by the Master boiler as a percent function of 2. The second mode will allow the circulator pump to be
the number of boilers running and can be used to set the turned on whenever there is a call for heat (any control
speed of a System Pump using a Variable Frequency Drive. input). This mode will stop the circulator pump when the
Two wires are required and need to be inserted into the J4.3 call for heat is lost and the pump post purge time has
and J4.7 positions to access this signal. been satisfied.
This signal has a step response and is not linear 3. The third mode works much the same as mode 2, but it
to the system or boiler’s input firing rate. allows the inlet sensor (RETURN) to be used with the
outlet sensor (SUPPLY) to keep the pump on until a
The output signal is proportionally mapped to % using the delta (difference) temperature is met. A return
equation: temperature sensor is required for this mode, because the
%VFD = (boilers running/total boilers) delta temperature (SUPPLY – RETURN) measured is
across the boiler. In this mode, the post purge time is
The %VFD represents the stepped percentage of boilers also used. After the delta temp has been met, the post
running where: purge time needs to expire before the pump is turned off.
0Vdc = 0% (to) 10Vdc = 100% This mode works much the same as mode 2.
If there are (6) boilers in a system and (2) are running, the
control signal = 33% or 3.3Vdc. This signal could then be
applied to a system pump’s VFD to control the speed of the
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open, the system will not start. If the Master boiler’s system
Local Pump Option damper fails, then no call for heat will be made to the
Member boiler(s).
LOCAL PUMP/VALVE OPTION: This is a special
feature, when using valves, it prevents deadheading water Using the INDEPENDENT setting, each Member boiler can
flow when all boilers are off. When this feature is enabled, control its own damper and is independent of the Master
the Master boiler will enable its local valve when NO boilers boiler when a call for heat is made to the Member. This
are running. If boilers are running in LOCAL override and allows for separate dampers for each boiler. They can be
not controlled by H-NET, but are visible to H-NET, the wired to J12B terminals 7 and 8.
valve(s) on these boilers are presumed OPEN. In this
situation, the Master will not enable its valve unless it is If a common system damper is used (controlled by the
running. Master boiler), each individual boiler must prove that the
combustion air damper is open when it is placed in LOCAL.
Figure 46 Local & DHW Pump connections This may be done using J12B terminal 7 on all boilers wired
to the damper’s prove switch. Terminal 7 is the sense input
and terminal 8 is 24 VAC. Connecting a wire to terminal 8 is
not recommended.
See Figure 60, Common system damper wiring, Page 76.
A separate/independent 24 VAC source is

recommended to be used for the damper prove
switch when a common system damper is
DHW
used. If you use terminal 8 to supply power
Local Pump/Valve
Normally Closed & Normally Closed &
Normally Open Contacts
from the Master and the Master is powered
Normally Open Contacts
OFF, no boiler will be allowed to fire due to
the loss of power through the prove switch. A
backup boiler will also need to have the
damper relay contacts wired in parallel with
the Master for when the Master is powered
OFF.
Another feature of the PUMP/VALVE OPTION is to control
a local (primary) pump using a Variable Frequency Drive. A second wire on the Master J12B terminal 7 is then
This feature may be required when a secondary system pump connected. The other end of this wire is then run to the first
is also variable speed. To enable this feature: SETUP: Member boiler J12B terminal 7. If another Member boiler is
PUMP OPTIONS: LOCAL PUMP PUMP/VALVE present, a second wire can be connected to the first Member
OPTION: LOCAL PUMP VFD: ON. Setting this Option to boiler J12B terminal 7 and the other end connected to the
ON will map the control signal on J4 pins 1+ and 5- to the other boiler J12 terminal 7. This method can be continued if
modulation rate. 2 wires need to be run from J4.1+ and J4.5- additional boilers are present. This input must be selected in
to the VFD’s input connection. Ensure that the JS1 shunt the SETUP: AUX FUNCTIONS: COMBUST AIR
jumper on the control board is in position 0-10 or 4-20mA as DAMPER menu.
required.
Auxiliary Function Options

Combustion Air Damper
Relay K5 and the terminal J13 DAMPER is used to control a
combustion air damper. J12B.7 & .8 are used to detect the
dry contact proof switch from the damper. J12B.7 is the
sense input and J12B.8 is 24VAC. A proof time of up to 4
minutes can be set before the boiler can start or an alarm
condition will occur. The Combustion Damper can be setup
in the SETUP: AUX FUNCTIONS menu.
Using the LINKED/COMMON setting, the Master boiler

controls a system damper, so in the event this damper fails to
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value when a contact is closed across this input. This can be

Outdoor Reset used as a Domestic Hot Water demand input.
The Outdoor reset feature allows the water setpoint Another function of the OUTDOOR RESET is the
temperature to change dynamically with the outside air Winter/Summer mode ((W)arm (W)eather (S)hutdown).
temperature. It also provides an adjustable temperature that With the WWS SETPOINT set to 72F and WARM
shuts the boiler (or boiler system) down when the outside WEATHER SD set to ON, the boiler/system will enter
temperature rises above it. summer shutdown when the Outside Air temperature rises
above 72F. While in this state, the OR OVR input on J12A
can be used to bring the boiler/system on to maintain the
WATER TEMP 180 °F Water temp @ water setpoint at the LOCAL or SYSTEM SETPOINT value.
LOW OA TEMP 10 °F outside air temp
WATER TEMP 140 °F Water temp @

During WWS operation, the System pump will not be
HIGH OA TEMP 70 °F outside air temp enabled just the Local pump unless the SETUP: SYSTEM
PUMP: OVR ENAB IN WWS is set to ON. This is the
Outside air temperature System Pump Priority mode. When SETUP: SYSTEM
WWS Setpoint 72 °F where Warm Weather
Shutdown occurs
PUMP: OVR ENAB IN WWS is set to OFF, the system
pump will not come on while in WWS with the OR OVR
WARM WEATHER SD=ON If set to ON here override input closed.
Figure 47 Outdoor reset curve, typical Sensors

The H-Net control supports a standard 10K thermistor (Type
WATER TEMPERATURE SETPOINT
ACI/10K-CP). These sensors can be calibrated to the control
by entering the sensor menu and placing a precision 10k
190 resistor on an input.
180
Sensors should be wired using a twisted
Water Temp
170 shielded pair cable of 18-22 AWG wire.
160 Immersion sensors must have wells.
150
140 Stack Temperature

130 If the boiler is a Fusion PVC model, the Stack sensor is
10 70 preconfigured and will only operate with a working 10k stack
sensor and HeatNet Firmware designated as PVC. Switch
Outside Temp S5.3 should be set to the 10K STACK position and S5.4 set
to NONE. A warning will occur at 158F and higher, and an
alarm will occur at 168F and higher. If the stack temperature
The above chart shows how the water temperature setpoint is above the warning temperature, the boiler will be limited to
changes with the Outside air temperature. The four values of ½ the called for input rate until the alarm temperature is
180, 10 and 140, 70 are the default values: reached. At this point the boiler will shut down. The boiler
will then be allowed to restart when the Stack temperature
The chart depicts what the water temperature setpoint will drops below 158F.
equal with a corresponding outside air temperature. At an
outside temperature of 10F and below, the water temperature The version 3 control also supports an optional 1k platinum
setpoint will be limited to 180F. With an outdoor temperature stack sensor. If the Stack Sensor is present, a warning will
of 70F and above, the water temperature will be limited to occur at 325F and greater. During the Warning condition, for
140F. The water temperature setpoint will track along the every degree F over the warning temperature of 325F, the
charts plotted line with corresponding outside temperatures. boiler’s input will be limited by 4% until the boiler is running
at low fire. If the SETUP: AUX FUNCTIONS: HEAT
The OR OVR (Outdoor Reset Override) input on J12A can EXCHANGER: ALARM TYPE: is set to” FAULT” the
be used to override this Outside Air Setpoint and maintain boiler will halt and the Alarm relay will close when the Stack
the water setpoint at the LOCAL or SYSTEM SETPOINT temperature exceeds 350F. The boiler will then be allowed
to restart when the Stack temperature drops below 325F.
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The Stack sensor should be a 1k ohm platinum type sensor. new file. Location 1 is used for normal updates and Location
Part # 0040-1300. To configure the 1k PT Stack sensor, 0 is for the factory stored backup file. When the Storage
Switch S5.3 should be set to the NONE position and S5.4 set location (default is Location 1) is selected the file will be
to PLATINUM STACK. The sensor will then be auto- loaded into a permanent storage memory location. Next, the
detected after a power cycle. control will reboot and copy this new program into running
memory, reboot, load factory defaults, and then reboot again.
Security Selecting USB CABLE requires connecting a USB cable and

running the Firmware Update program from a PC. This process
takes much longer and requires a Personal Computer (laptop) to be
A password can be used to lock out control and setup taken to the boiler site. Again, follow the on screen prompts to down
features. It can be enabled, but is shipped in the disabled state load the program into a storage location as done when using the
above USB DRIVE loading menu. You will need the HeatNet Pro
software which can be downloaded from the website.
Save/Restore Configuration Selecting SAVE FILE will display the currently stored files in the
Settings storage memory locations. Use the arrow keys to select a stored file
for copying to running memory. When SELECT is pressed the file
(Firmware V2.0 or greater) will be marked so it will be loaded on the next power cycle. Power
cycle the boiler to begin copying the file from stored memory to
running memory.
In a complex system, there can be a multitude of settings
necessary for proper boiler operation. These settings can be
NOTE: to access the factory backup program, the P3
saved to the onboard memory. ADVANCED SETUP:
BOOT shunt on the HeatNet control board needs to be
LOAD DEFAULTS: CONFIG? SAVE.
connected and the CAL/NORMAL switch placed in the CAL
position. The BOOT jumper is located close to where the
Saving to the on-board memory is useful when the setup of ribbon cable for the display plugs in. If the control is power
the boiler operation is complete, prior to upgrading firmware, cycled in this condition, the factory program will overwrite
or performing a factory reset. the existing running program. If in the LOAD FIRMWARE
menus, STORAGE LOCATION 0 will be an allowed storage
After a factory reset or firmware update the saved settings location. When the download begins, remove the shunt from
can now be restored. ADVANCED SETUP: LOAD P3 and slide the CAL switch to normal.
DEFAULTS: CONFIG? RESTORE.
USB Features Saving/Restoring Settings

Selecting SAVE will store the setting in the on-board
The HeatNet V3 control supports a USB updating system and memory in the event a firmware update is performed, a
desktop connectivity using the HeatNet Control Pro software. factory reset needs to be done, or the settings are changed in
error and are unknown.
In order to ensure that a valid firmware file is always
available on the HeatNet board, (2) file storage locations are ADVANCED SETUP: LOAD DEFAULTS:
available. A firmware file is loaded at the factory in both CONFIG?: SAVE
locations. This is to ensure that if a bad file is loaded by the
user, the factory loaded file can be re-loaded to get the board Selecting RESTORE will reload the saved settings.
functional again. ADVANCED SETUP: LOAD DEFAULTS:
CONFIG?: RESTORE
The firmware loading menu is located at; ADVANCED
SETUP: SYSTEM: LOAD FIRMWARE. The following
explains the menus.
Diagnostics
Selecting USB DRIVE will read the FIRMWARE directory
on a flash drive and display any .hex files located there. The The H-Net control can display and identify faults in a
USB flash drive needs to have a directory called “firmware” meaningful way. If an interlock trips, it will be indicated in
located in the root directory. The downloaded firmware .hex the main screen display, along with an audible alarm
file needs to be placed there. Then the flash drive needs to be (mounted on control board) and a set of relay contacts will
inserted intoJ6 on the HeatNet control board. Follow the on close. A record of this, with a time stamp, will also be
screen prompts and then select the file using the arrow keys. entered into the log as an aide in the diagnosis of the event.
Once a file has been selected, a STORAGE LOCATION The log can be downloaded and a histogram used to display
needs to be selected. There are (2) storage locations for the
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the data. If using Modbus, BACnet, or LonWorks, there are 2. If the combustion air damper is used as a common
software flag bits in registers available. system damper, the Failsafe boiler should be wired to
control the damper in parallel with the Master boiler.
Open and shorted sensors are checked continuously, so that
in the event of a sensor failure, the system shuts down and 3. The Failsafe boiler must have the LOCAL SETPOINT
the alarm relay is closed. set to the same setpoint temperature as the Master
boiler’s SYSTEM SETPOINT.
If a pump fails (flow switch required), or the flow switch
fails, the boiler will cycle the start condition every 10 Be aware that the boiler may start without a call-for-heat in
minutes in an attempt get the boiler restarted. the FAILSAFE MODES. FAILSAFE MODES can be
accessed through the:
If the damper fails to open and never closes its proof switch,
a retry algorithm will attempt a retry. Every 10 minutes the SETUP: AUX FUNCTIONS: FAILSAFE MODES.
damper relay will cycle and try to open the damper again.
The following are types of Failsafe conditions.
If the H-Net control closes the last interlock string connected
1. Building Management System Failure
to the ignition control and the ignition control never closes its
Blower Relay, the H-Net control will wait 2 minutes. The H-
If a BMS system is controlling the setpoint and enabling
Net control will then retry for the duration of the local pump
post purge time and then retry the ignition sequence. During the boiler system, a timer is provided to allow operation
this time “retry strt” will be displayed in the status screen. of the system in the event that communications are lost
with the BMS system. The HeatNet boiler system will
After (5) attempts the H-Net control will lock out and display
run locally if communications is lost and this timer
call service.
expires due to the lack of being updated.
The system setpoint timer and system setpoint work in

Communications tandem to externally control (i.e. a BMS - building
management system) the operating setpoint. The
The H-Net control has the ability to communicate using the setpoint (countdown) timer should be loaded with a
MODBUS protocol with a building management system. timeout value (in seconds) prior to writing the system
Most registers and functions are available for MODBUS setpoint. When the timer reaches zero, the control
access. Access is allowed using the RS485 MODBUS PORT assumes that the BMS is no longer operating and the
connecter on the communication board. Version 2.x Control local setpoint (saved on the control) is reloaded. If the
has these connections integrated on the main board. setpoint timer is not written, a default timeout value of
60 seconds is assumed. This default time is adjustable
An optional BACNet or LonWorks bridge module can be and the setpoint timer feature may be disabled in the
used to connect the MODBUS network (Default settings) to a COMMUNICATIONS menu. The timer is automatically
BACnet or LonWorks network. See Method 5 control. reloaded with the default value when a setpoint is
written.
Failsafe Modes The BMS mode is always on and no menu

item is available.
FAILSAFE MODES have been added to help protect 2. HeatNet Communications Lost
systems from loss of heat conditions. When using one of
these modes ensure that you connect any DAMPER
SETUP: AUX FUNCTIONS: FAILSAFE MODES:
control, or system pump control to safely allow operation H-NET COMM LOST:
with the assumption that the MASTER boiler or BMS system
is DOWN. This mode allows a Member boiler to run in LOCAL if
the communications link via the H-NET cable is lost.
Failsafe Requirements: This includes the MASTER boiler losing its Control
board, Communications board, or the power on the
1. Since the Member boiler that will be assigned the MASTER is switched OFF. When this MODE is set to
Failsafe duty will always turn the system pump ON, this ON, and if the Member boiler loses its link (heartbeat
boiler should not be used for DHW heating. If the packet over the H-NET cable) to the MASTER Boiler,
Master controls the system pump, then the Failsafe this MEMBER will fire to the LOCAL setpoint.
Member boiler would need to control the system pump
The heartbeat packet over the H-NET cable
in parallel with the Master boiler. Wire the System Pump
needs to be lost for 10 minutes.
contacts in parallel with the Master.
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This MEMBER boiler will continue to run at the temperature the boiler will start and fire to its LOCAL
LOCAL setpoint until H-NET communications from the setpoint. Once the Boiler reaches its setpoint it will turn
MASTER boiler is re-established. OFF.
Ensure that this Member boiler’s Damper and System

pump control are configured correctly with the
assumption that the Master is not powered. Also ensure
Category 1 Venting
that any other System settings related to outside air
The version 3 control supports Category 1 Venting. If the
temperature sensing and system interlocks are set to
boiler is a Category 1 Venting version then the Category 1
provide safe operation.
Version of the firmware MUST be used, and the Category 1
Configuration resistor MUST be installed and wired to the J7
3. Domestic Hot Water Failsafe
terminals. The configuration resistor is recognized
automatically. If the Category 1 resistor is not recognized the
If the DHW mode is set for Combination, a DHW
boiler will not fire and the "CAT 1 BOILER CONFIG" fault
MEMBER boiler can be set up as a DHW Failsafe
message will be displayed with a timestamp.
boiler.
Please contact the factory for more information on Category
If a 10K sensor is used, connect to DHW TANK, J10 A, 1 venting.
9 & 10 of the Member Failsafe boiler. If there is only
one location for a 10K sensor, a dual sensor (14-0328, 4”
& 14-0329, 6”) is available that would be connected to
the Master and Member Failsafe boilers DHW TANK Limited Flow Boiler Control
sensor input. A jumper wire must be landed on the OR
OVR, J12A, 7 & 8 and JPS1 must be cut.
Options
Three methods to limit the boilers based on flow are
SETUP: AUX FUNCTIONS: FAILSAFE MODES:
provided.
H-NET COMM LOST: ON.
1. Flow Limited Control (BMS)
SETUP: DOMESTIC HOT WATER: DHW
2. Boilers Limited Control (BMS)
BOILER?: COMBO. USE SENSOR: YES.
3. Flow Meter
If an aquastat is used, connect it to OR OVR, J12A, 7 &
The flow settings are used to limit HeatNet’s ability to add
8 of the Member Failsafe boiler. If there is only one
boilers when the system flow changes. In variable flow
location for an aquastat, then a dual aquastat must be
systems, and when the system flow is reduced, any boiler(s)
used. JPS1 must be cut.
that is/are running may develop a high delta temperature
across the boiler. When this occurs, the boiler(s) will enter a
SETUP: AUX FUNCTIONS: FAILSAFE MODES: high delta T protection mode and drop to half of the rate
H-NET COMM LOST: ON. called for. At this time, the Master may not be able to achieve
setpoint due to the reduced output with the running boiler(s).
SETUP: DOMESTIC HOT WATER: DHW The Master will then call on more boilers to achieve setpoint,
BOILER?: COMBO. USE SENSOR: NO. but at the same time splitting the flow through the boiler(s) it
has running. The flow can be so reduced that the boiler(s) trip
Other DHW menu settings should be setup like the their operating limits or even their high limits.
Master boiler.
A flow meter input is supplied on the analog input 4-20 mA
ADVANCED SETUP: DISTRIBUTED CONTROL: (2). This input can be configured to capture flow in the
MASTER TYPE: AUTO. system that will be used to limit the # of boilers to fire. If a
flow meter and a System Return sensor are present, a BTU
4. Low Temperature Protection load measurement will be displayed in the running screen
LOW TEMP: OFF, SUPPLY, HEADER, DHW, or The BTU value is relative to the accuracy of the sensors and
RETURN is only available as an estimate of the BTU load. A
This mode may be used by the MASTER or MEMBER calibrated BTU meter would be required to get a more
boiler and can be used as a type of freeze protection. In accurate measurement.
this mode you may select which Sensor you wish to
monitor, or you may opt to turn this mode OFF. If you The BTU load value may also be accessed through Modbus
select a sensor, you may then associate it with a read registers 30242 (upper 16 bit word) & 30243 (lower 16
temperature at which the boiler will turn ON. Once the bit word). These two words will need to be combined in
temperature at this sensor falls below the LOW TEMP order to get the BTU load value.
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When using the BMS GPM register the BTU values are only for the Master Boiler; if Status 4 bit (12) is set, it
calculated to a whole GPM since the BMS GPM register indicates that the HeatNet control is running with
currently does not support floating point numbers. limited boilers due to insufficient flow derived from
the GPM value.
The Building Management System (BMS) also has the ability
to limit the # of HeatNet boilers allowed to fire. When a
system has a fixed amount of boilers that HeatNet reports are 2. Boilers Limited Control: This feature allows the BMS to
available, the BMS can limit the # of boilers that can fire. directly change the amount of boilers that HeatNet can
The BMS can write the GPM value it has for flow, or directly control.
write a register with how many boilers HeatNet can control.
If the BMS GPM flow feature is active, the direct control To Activate the Boiler limited feature:
becomes inactive.
b. Read Modbus address 30241 to see how many
Using these features can limit HeatNet’s ability boilers HeatNet has available to fire. MODBUS
to maintain setpoint. AVAILABLE BOILERS register.
c. Determine how many boilers the BMS system will
1. Flow Limited Control: This method helps HeatNet to
require.
limit the # of boilers firing based on the System Flow in
GPM. In variable flow systems, this will limit HeatNet’s d. Write to address BMS LIMIT BOILERS register
ability to add new boilers when insufficient flow is available. 40020 with the # of boilers HeatNet is allowed to
The # of boilers allowed to fire is determined by: control (0 - 16).
Number of HeatNet boilers that can fire = BMS GPM Set e. If a new boiler # value is not written within 10
Rate/ LOWEST minutes, this feature will be deactivated until a
FLOW new boiler # is written. Ensure periodic updates
of the flow register are done within 10 minute
intervals.
To activate this flow limited feature for use with a BMS:
f. To check if HeatNet is in a BMS limited state, read
a. Set ADVANCED SETUP: FLOWMETER: the boiler status 4 register starting at address 30160
FLOWMETER? YES for the Master Boiler; if Status 4 bit (13) is set, it
b. Set ADVANCED SETUP: FLOWMETER: indicates that the HeatNet control is running with
GLYCOL MIX: %. Currently, any mix over 10% de- limited boilers due to the BMS system specifying
rates the flow by 30% (rule of thumb method). BMS LIMIT BOILERS being less than the available
Example: if the LOWEST FLOW = 50 GPM, boilers.
HeatNet will calculate a New Lowest Flow required
to be 65 GPM. The LOWEST FLOW does not need 3. Flow Meter: Used to control the # of HeatNet boilers
to be changed, but is calculated to 65 GPM and that allowed to fire. HeatNet will look at th e # of boilers it has
value is used by HeatNet. available, and the amount of system flow to determine how
c. Set ADVANCED SETUP: FLOWMETER: INPUT many of boilers it can fire. As an Example: An Onicon F-
TYPE to BMS. 1210 Flow Meter provides simultaneous 0-10V and 4-
d. Set ADVANCED SETUP: FLOWMETER: SET 20mA outputs, so if the BMS system is using (1) output,
PARAMETERS? the other may be used by HeatNet.
Enter LOWEST FLOW: (The automatic value loaded
will equal the lowest flow required for this boiler (it To activate this flow limited feature for use with an Onicon
is adjustable). It should be = to the lowest flow of the Flow Meter F-1210:
largest boiler in the system).The HIGHEST FLOW &
a. Set ADVANCED SETUP: FLOWMETER:
FLOW FACTOR are currently not used with this
release. Once flow meter manufacturers have been FLOWMETER? YES
determined, new firmware will become available. b. Set ADVANCED SETUP: FLOWMETER:
GLYCOL MIX: % , Currently, any mix over 10%
e. Write to address BMS GPM register 40019 with a de-rates the flow by 30% (rule of thumb method).
valid flow (0 -1500 GPM). Example: if the LOWEST FLOW = 50 GPM,
f. If a new GPM value is not written within 10 HeatNet will calculate a New Lowest Flow required
minutes, this feature will be deactivated until a to be 65 GPM. The LOWEST FLOW does not need
new flow value is written. Ensure periodic updates to be changed, but is calculated to 65 GPM and that
of the flow register are done within 10 minute value is used by HeatNet.
intervals.
g. To check if HeatNet is in a flow limited state, read c. Set ADVANCED SETUP: FLOWMETER: INPUT
the boiler status 4 register starting at address 30160
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d. TYPE to mA 2 or VOLTS 2 depending on whether Sample email message:

a 4-20 milliamp or 0-10 volt signal is used. The
connection should be made from the Flow Meter to
analog input 4-20 mA (2).
e. Select ADVANCED SETUP: FLOWMETER: SET
PARAMETERS?
Enter LOWEST FLOW: (The automatic value
loaded will equal the lowest flow required for this
boiler (it is adjustable). It should be equal to the
lowest flow of the largest boiler in the system).
f. Set the ADVANCED SETUP: FLOWMETER:
FULL SCALE value to the full scale reading on the
calibration card that came with the flow meter.
HeatNetOnline Alert
g. The HIGHEST FLOW & FLOW FACTOR
currently are not used with this release. Once the user has logged in, a selection screen for the
building sites the user has registered will be displayed.
h. These settings will use the equations:
When a building site is selected, the main “Live” screen
will be entered. This is the HOME screen and provides a
4-20 mA:
quick view on the status of the site.
Measured GPM = (signal/16) * FULL SCALE flow
0-10 Volt:
Measured GPM = (signal/10) * FULL SCALE flow
These settings may work with other flow meters

(consult their respective manuals).
HeatNet Online
HeatNet Online is a web based system for fault
notification, monitoring and tuning of a HeatNet based
system. A HeatNet Online bridge module is required to
connect a boiler (Usually the Master boiler) to the internet.
The bridge is available for version 2.x and version 3.x
HeatNet controls and is standard on V3.x, boilers equipped
with a touchscreen display. The bridge module provides an
RJ45 connector for access to the internet. If an RJ45
hardline is not available, a wireless modem can also be
used. Consult the factory or sales for available solutions. Selecting the History tab allows a runtime Histogram of
The HeatNet Online site may be accessed at: the system. The histogram displays temperatures and states
www.heatnet.net/ . A login Account/Password is of the system in a date/time format. Also displayed is the
required. Master boiler log, faults, messages, modulation, and
events. To the right of the histogram is the Master Boiler’s
Once a user has registered a site, the users email can be set log. Since the HeatNet bridge only transmits at 1 minute
up to provide daily status messages and fault/alarm emails intervals, the log can be used to precisely view the state of
within minutes of trouble. This provides a valuable tool for the boiler at the time of the event (in-between minutes).
technicians on the road. If the technician has a smart
phone, they can be notified through the emails on their
phone. They can then log on to the HeatNet Online website
(from their phone) to determine the trouble.
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This screen is an excellent way to diagnose system Runtime graphs of each boiler ensure even runtimes are
problems and tune systems for optimal performance. being observed by a properly operating system.
Data Points can also be viewed in a manner other than a

histogram as pictured below. The date/time picker can be
used to mine the raw data stored on the HeatNet Online
server.
This is just an overview of HeatNet Online and a few of
the screens that are available.
Wiring Connections
Figure 48 Dip Switches and Wiring
Wire Strip Length.
If the terminal blocks are of the screwless type, the wire should be stripped to .42” or 10.67mm.
If the terminal blocks are of the screw type, the wire should be stripped to .25” or 6.34mm.
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WIRING CONNECTIONS HeatNet Control V3
Figure 49 Jumper & Dip Switch Locations
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Figure 50 Heating Method 1 H-Net, Master/ Member
Figure 51 Boiler Terminal Block
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Figure 52 Heating Methods 2 and 4: AA-High Fire and High/Low, Master or Member boiler
Heating Mode 4: High Fire

Close this contact to run boiler at Highfire.
T1 T2
Heating Mode 2: Stage Control Inputs.
T1 or T2 Closed: Lowfire
T1 & T2 closed: Highfire
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Figure 53 Heating Method 3 4–20 mA / 0-10 VDC
Figure 54 Boiler Terminal Block
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Figure 55 Heating Method 5: MODBUS (Optional BACnet or LonWorks bridge — Protocessor)
http://rbiwaterheaters.com/resource-center/technical-library/
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Figure 56 Relays, Interlocks and Boiler Status
The Highest priority SYSTEM FLOW PROVE --------- 1

Low Water Cutoff------------------- 2
Variable Frequency Drive -------- 3
Gas Pressure (High & Low) ----- 4
Spare for user or Factory ------ 5
Operator------------------------------ 6
Water Flow Switch----------------- 7
Factory ------------------------------ 8
Low Voltage
Interlocks, 24VAC
Remote 120 VAC

Operator USB and Flashdrive Ports:
Used by HeatNet Pro and
updating firmware.
JUMPER
WIRE if
not used
Low Fire Hold: Fires the boiler at

the minimum rate while in
Calibrate. This functions exactly
as the T1 input
Calibrate: Allows adjustment of

the Minimum Fire, Maximum
Fire, and Pilot Ignition settings.
Combustion proving switch

Stage Control from Combustion Air Damper.
DHW Pump or
Damper Control Alarm Power Open/ Power Close Valve
Local Pump or
Power Open/ Power Close Valve
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Figure 57 Temperature sensors
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Figure 58 Typical Single Boiler System
HEADER SENSOR
(Determines Master Boiler) #4
SYSTEM PUMP
OUTDOOR LOCAL PUMP ENABLE #14
SENSOR ENABLE #8 FLOW PROVE #9 DHW TANK
North Away FLOW PROVE AQUASTAT #13
From Exhaust #10
#1
RETURN DHW TANK
SUPPLY
SENSOR SENSOR #5*
SENSOR
#3 #2
DHW RETURN
DHW SUPPLY
BOILER
DHW TANK
COMBUSTION AIR DHW PUMP
DAMPER ENABLE #12
ENABLE #7
PROVE #11
#9 #10 #1 #2 #3 #4 #5
Connections
IGN Control
#14
High Limit
#7 #8 #12 #13 #11
*Note: When using DHW

MASTER? YES, a Heat Demand
Heat Demand*
signal must be used to activate
the system.
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Figure 59 Using a 4–20mA signal for direct modulation
A control signal greater

0ma 4mA than 4.2mA (adjustable) 20mA
will start boiler.
Output Range From

No Effect Control
Once boiler starts the

Control Signal
control signal must Display input % of control when running
drop below 4.01 mA
to stop Boiler
Percent of Boilers
0% 100% INPUT
Boiler Off
Control Signal to MAX Output MAX

OUTPUT
20% for 5:1 boilers

0% 20% 25% for 4:1 boilers 100%
33% for 3:1 boilers
25% Percent of Boilers
Boiler Off OUTPUT
33%
Boiler Output
20% = the
minimum speed
the VFD will run
20%
0% 80% 100%
Blower Off Blower Fully ON
PWM Duty Cycle
0% 20% Ignition 100%

25% Percent of Boilers
Boiler Off Output
33%
Ignition
After Ignition
20% for 5:1 boilers
25% for 4:1 boilers
33% for 3:1 boilers
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Figure 60 Common system damper wiring
MEMBER BOILER 2
Connection if Member
MEMBER BOILER 1
boiler is running as
Failsafe
MASTER BOILER
NOTE: Ensure that the Combustion Air

Damper is enabled on all Boilers for use.
SETUP MENU:AUX FUNCTIONS
DAMPER
Prove Switch
24 VAC
Mains
DAMPER
Enable
DAMPER 24 VAC
24 VAC Ret
Transformer
Connect to 24 VAC Return

on each Boiler
DAMPER
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Figure 61 Failsafe common system pump wiring
120 VAC Return MEMBER BOILER 1
DPST
Relay
Add additional relays/

contacts for more boilers
System Flow
Prove Switch
120VAC
120 Return 120VAC

MASTER BOILER
System Pump
Voltage Return System Pump Voltage Feed
Ph2
System Pump
Ph3
System Pump
Contactor
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* Status Information
Whenever an * is displayed on the RUN screen it indicates that there is more information available about the current running
conditions. This information can be viewed by going to the *STATUS screen as shown on the previous page. For more
information on the parameters discussed here please see the Default Settings & Menu Item Descriptions — SETUP, starting on
page 88.
Status information screens
This screen indicates that the boiler’s SUPPLY

Temperature has gone above the OPERATOR
LIMIT. This will mainly be seen on Member
boilers to show why they are not available to fire.
This screen indicates that the boiler’s SUPPLY

temperature has risen inside the OPERATOR LIMIT
BAND.
This screen indicates the boiler’s input is being

limited by the MOD-MAX value to optimize system
efficiency. This will only be seen on a MASTER
boiler.
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Status information screens
This screen indicates the control is attempting to re-

initiate the ignition control because the ignition
control did not begin PRE-PURGE. For more
information see CALL SERVICE LOG entry.
This screen indicates that the boiler’s has received a

heat demand, but its MINIMUM OFF time has not
expired.
This Screen indicates that the boiler’s input is

temporarily being limited to optimize the boiler’s
efficiency.
This screen indicates that the boiler is running in

LOCAL MODE because it has lost H-NET
communications with the MASTER, and the failsafe
mode has been activated.
This screen indicates the DHW: MAX RUNTIME

(adjustable) has exceeded its limit. The programmed
DHW: HOLDOFF time (adjustable) is now in effect.
During the hold off time the system is now able to
satisfy a space heating call then release back to the
DHW demand when the hold off time has expired.
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Status Screen Fault Display

There are numerous interlock switches and software limits that are detected. Each of these, when tripped will produce a display
message, an audible beeping, and an alarm relay closure. The fault is displayed first, then after a second, the time the fault
occurred is displayed. This cycle will keep occurring until the fault is cleared.
These faults and interlocks are: LOW WATER CUTOFF:

If there is a low water condition reported by the low water
HIGH LIMIT: cutoff switch this fault is displayed. Check that there is
When the high limit aquastat trips the following message is water flow and water in the boiler. There is a reset switch
displayed: located on the LWCO box. The interlock connection is
located on J5B, LWCO.
VAR FREQ DRIVE:

The variable frequency drive, which controls the blower, if
supported, reports this fault. It may be caused in the event of
over current or an internal VFD fault that would cause it to
The high limit interlock breaks power to the ignition control shut down. If this is the case, check the fault indicators on
(shutting it off) and effectively removes any chance of the the VFD. The interlock is located on J5B, VFD.
gas valve receiving power. The HeatNet series control will
remain powered to display the fault, latch the alarm
relay/audible beeper, and to access the log. The interlock is
located on J5, HIGH LIMIT. Ensure power is present on the
input to the High Limit Control.
SPARE 4:
This is a reserved interlock input that is user defined. The
interlock is located on J5B, SPARE 4. GAS PRESSURE:
The gas pressure switches (high pressure and low pressure)
are connected in series, so if either trip, a fault will be
reported here. A reset switch is located on the gas pressure
switches. The interlock is located on J15B, GAS PR.
DELTA TEMPERATURE WARNING:

If the temperature difference across the boiler measured
from RETURN water to SUPPLY water exceeds the
EXCHR DELTA T RANGE, setting this message will be
displayed.
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SYSTEM WATER FLOW: IGNITION CTRL ALARM:

Once the HeatNet series boiler receives a call for heat, it The ignition control alarm is displayed if the ignition
closes the system circulator pump relay. It then waits 10 control detects a fault. This could be a flame failure, air
seconds or more (adjustable) to prove flow. If there is no proving switch, or other fault associated with the ignition
flow, the flow switch alarm will be set. Every 10 seconds control. When this fault occurs, you will need to refer to the
the circulator pump relay will cycle ON for 10 seconds and ignition control for the reason.
then OFF for 10 seconds to try and establish flow. The
interlock connection is located on J5B, SYSTEM WTR
FLOW.
COMBUSTION AIR DAMPER:

If the combustion air damper has been selected for use
(AUX FUNCTIONS), and the proof switch does not make,
WATER FLOW LOCAL:
this fault will be displayed.
Once the HeatNet series boiler receives a call for heat, it
closes the LOCAL PUMP/VALVE relay. It then waits 10
seconds or more (adjustable) to prove flow. If there is no
flow, the flow switch alarm will be set. Every 10 seconds
the circulator pump relay will cycle ON for 10 seconds and
then OFF for 10 seconds to try and establish flow. The
interlock connection is located on J5B, WTR FLW.
When the Master boiler receives a call for heat and needs to
start a boiler, the DAMPER relay closes on J13. If the
combustion air damper does not prove within the proof time
specified in the combustion air damper menu, the boiler will
not start and then display the fault. A combustion damper
fault on a boiler can only be cleared by power cycling.
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OPEN ******* SENSOR:

If the open sensor fault is displayed, the sensor in the CALL SERVICE:
position reported was originally detected, but has since
If the H-Net control closes the last interlock string entering
opened. The boiler will shut down on any OPEN sensor
the ignition control and the ignition control never closes its
except the OUSTSIDE AIR sensor.
Blower Relay, the H-Net control will wait 2 minutes. The
H-Net control will then retry for the duration of the local
pump post purge time and then retry the ignition sequence.
During this time “retry strt” will be displayed in the status
screen. After (5) attempts the H-Net control will lock out
and display call service.
SHORTED ******* SENSOR:

If the shorted sensor fault is displayed, the sensor in the
position reported was originally detected, but has since
shorted. The boiler will shut down on any SHORTED
sensor except the OUSTSIDE AIR sensor.
DELTA TEMPERATURE WARNING:

If the temperature difference across the boiler and measured
from RETURN water to SUPPLY water exceeds
“EXCHGR DELTA” this message will be displayed. This
AIR SWITCH: can be set to an alarm condition in the AUX FUNCTIONS
menu. High delta temperatures can result in damage to the
If the IGNITION control closes its blower relay, the control boiler.
does not see the PILOT relay close within (2) minutes, and
the AIR PRESSURE switch is made, this message will be
displayed. This alarm protects the boiler from freeze ups
being caused by a blower bringing in cold outside air with
no fire. It usually indicates that the blower never started or
the air switch never closed.
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Calibration HeatNet Control V3
Calibration Press the arrow keys until MIN VFD is shown in the
display, along with the minimum percentage value at which
The calibration of the Futera III/Fusion- the boiler is to run at min fire. While in Standby (no call for
Series boiler should only be performed heat on inputs), the minimum percent may be preset. To set
by a licensed technician. the minimum rate while running, any (1), and only (1) of the
(T) inputs must be closed in order to set the boiler to
To enter the calibration menus, place the S2 switch on the MINIMUM fire. Press the SELECT key for approximately
main control board to the CAL position. 1 second. The Percentage value will start flashing,
indicating that it can be adjusted. Adjust the Minimum value
Be sure to set this switch back to NORM when the to the desired setting using the arrow keys. The Minimum
calibration is complete, otherwise no external control inputs setting is clamped to its lowest rated setting and cannot be
will work (except T1-T2), the display will always indicate adjusted below this. Once you are done with this setting,
CALIBRATE and some of the runtime temperatures will press the SELECT key until the value stops flashing. The
not be displayed. new setting is now saved.
The MINIMUM VFD setting, the MAXIMUM VFD Press the Arrow key to select the IGNITION percent. The
setting, and the Ignition setting can be adjusted in the Blower speed will be set here to provide the rate for
calibration displays. The values can be changed while ignition. While in Standby (no call for heat on inputs), the
running ONLY IN MINIMUM FIRE (any, but only one of Ignition percent may be preset, before firing the boiler. To
the T inputs closed). Prior to ignition, the values may be set the ignition rate while running, any (1), and only (1) of
changed, but the blower will not operate. the T inputs must be closed Pressing the SELECT key here
will cause the IGNITION setting to flash and the boiler will
The Low Fire Hold switch is located near the ramp to the ignition setting. Adjust it using the arrow keys
Calibration switch. and then press the SELECT key until the value stops
flashing. The new setting is now saved.
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LOG ENTRY HeatNet Control V3
The control state is defined as the Boiler(s) that is running,

Log Entry the Circulator Pump state, and the ignition condition (Main
Valve, Pilot Valve, Blower, and the Ignition alarm). The #
of boilers that are displayed is limited to 7 if the boiler is the
To access the Log Files, press and hold, the “Back” button
MASTER. If boilers #8 and up need to be viewed, the
for 5 seconds, the control will beep once. There are three
Boiler Control Pro software will need to be used. The Last
menu options, SETUP, ADVANCED SETUP, and VIEW
2 characters on the fourth line indicate the heating mode the
LOG. Place the curser in front of the VIEW LOG menu
control is in. The modes are:
item and press “Select”.
NC = No Call for Heat
The Futera III/Fusion-Series H-Net control contains a log
HD = Heat Demand (MASTER and Local modulation
that records the major activity (events) in the operation of
control using PID control, MASTER and
the boiler. This activity includes interlock faults, boiler
MEMBER)
starting and stopping events, power cycles, misc. faults, and
types of calls-for-heat (control inputs). Setting the time RM = Remote Modulation from 4-20mA input
clock to an accurate time and date is very useful when
HF = High Fire from ALL T-inputs closed or the AA
events are recorded, since the control will time stamp each
input
snapshot. If the system is configured to run with HeatNet,
then only the Master boilers SYSTEM TIME needs to be 1T = Low Fire from any 1 T-input closed (Low Fire or
entered. The Master will then set the time on all Member High Fire)
boilers.
2T = Mid Fire from any 2 T-inputs closed (Low fire or
High Fire )
The log is primarily used as a troubleshooting and
diagnostic tool, but may be used as a performance tool to OP = Option input Active
view run time cycles.
HT = H-Net Control using the Heat-Link
communications cable
An event in time of the boiler’s state is presented via
multiple screens. Each screen event can be stepped through
The bottom line is also used to indicate an interlock or limit
using the arrow keys.
that has tripped. It may also indicate a sensor that has failed.
When this occurs, the normal bottom line in the display is
The top line displays the time and date the event occurred.
not visible, and the sensor fault is displayed.
In the top right corner, the event # is displayed so that easy
indexing can be done using the arrow keys. The second line
For details on messages that appear on the fourth line: See
displays the Water temperature of the boiler’s output
Appendix B.
(supply) and the Setpoint temperature. The third line
displays the Outside Air temperature, and the Modulation.
The bottom line is used to record the control state of the The log may also be viewed using HeatNet Pro or HeatNet
boiler. Online.
Figure 62 Log entry display

Stamp
Time
number
Event
Water Setpoint
3 :05:42P 10/ 14 13
H2O 1 2 7 ° F SET 1 4 0 ° F
Outside Air OA 6 5 ° F MOD% 57
Temperature 1 - - - - - - P MPBH HD Modulation PWM %
Boiler 1 On NC = No Call for Heat

Boiler 7
Boiler 2 On HD = Heat Demand
Boiler 3 On
RM = Remote Mod 4-20ma
P = Circulator Pump HF,1T, 2T, 3T = T-inputs Fire Rates
S = System Pump HT = H-NET Control
D = DHW Pump (Ver 2.x control)
M = Main Valve open H= Honeywell Alarm
P = Pilot Valve open B = Blower ON
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Line 4 Log Entries:

To access the Log Files, press and hold, the “Back” button for 5 seconds, the control will beep once. There are three menu
options, SETUP, ADVANCED SETUP, and VIEW LOG. Place the curser in front of the VIEW LOG menu item and press
“Select”.
The following table lists the messages on line # 4 of the log’s display.
Line # 4 Message Description
SETBACK IS ACTIVE
If any of the (4) temperature setbacks are active these log entries will be
SETBACK EXPIRED
displayed in the log.
NO LOCAL FLOW If the test for flow fails these log entries will be displayed. The flow proving
NO SYSTEM FLOW switches are wired to J11A and J11B.
If the combustion air damper is used and does not prove across J10B
COMBUSTION AIR FAIL
DAMPER or J12B DAMPER, this message is displayed.
SYSTEM RESET -- ----
O: stack overflow,
U: Stack Underflow ( both are software faults)
R: Reset Instruction ( Firmware or Default load),

When the control is reset, this log entry captures the reason the reset occurred.
W: Watchdog ( Firmware code ran erroneous code and
rebooted),
P: Power-ON (Power switch toggled),
B: Brown-out ( Microcontroller saw a voltage less than 4.5

VDC)
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OUTDOOR RESET This log entry indicates that Warm Weather Shutdown is in effect.
This log entry occurs when the temperature across the heat exchanger has
HIGH DELTA TEMP
been greater than the EXCHR DELTA T RANGE degrees F.
After 24 hours of continuous runtime the ignition control module needs to

SHUTDOWN UV TEST check its UV detection circuit. An orderly shutdown and then a restart will
occur. This log entry indicates that this has taken place. This is not a fault.
If the mechanical thermostat trips due to its high temperature setting having
HIGH LIMIT EXCEEDED
been exceeded, this log entry will occur.
IGNITION CTRL ALARM The ignition control module has faulted while performing an ignition
sequence, or while monitoring flame during normal operation.
IRI Alarm If the gas valve proving circuit (if equipped) detects a gas pressure problem.
Indicates a call for DHW heating by either the DHW sensor or an external
DOMESTIC HOT WATER
thermostat.
These log entry faults are result of the interlocks connected to the 24VAC
LOW WATER CUTOFF
interlock inputs: J11A and J11B.
VAR FREQ DRIVE
Low Water Cutoff = Low water condition in boiler
GAS PRESSURE
Var Freq Drive = The blowers Variable Frequency Drive has a problem
SPARE 4
Spare 4 = User installed interlock,
OP LIMIT MECH
Op Lim Mech = An external operator (aquastat).
If the H-Net control closes the last interlock string entering the ignition
control and the ignition control never closes its Blower Relay, the H-Net
control will wait 2 minutes. The H-Net control will then retry for the duration
of the local pump post purge time and then retry the ignition sequence. During
START FAILED, RETRY
this time “retry strt” will be displayed in the status screen. After (5) attempts
the H-Net control will lock out and display call service. The Log will report
the retries.
The OPERATE LIM is the firmware Operating Limit as defined in SETUP:

OP LIMIT REMOTE SETPOINTS: OPERATE LIM. When the Supply temperature exceeds this
value, this event is logged.
OPEN OUTSIDE SENSOR,

SUPPLY SENSOR,
If one of the 10k thermistor sensors was detected to be open or not connected,
RETURN SENSOR,
this fault will be logged.
HEADER SENSOR,
DHW SENSOR
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SHORTED OUTSIDE SENSOR,

SUPPLY SENSOR,
If one of the 10k thermistor sensors was detected to be shorted this fault will
RETURN SENSOR,
be logged.
HEADER SENSOR,
DHW SENSOR
If a call is made to the ignition control to start and the HeatNet control detects
AIR SWITCH(BLOWER) a blower start, but no Pilot within two minutes, the boiler locks out. This log
entry indicates that the blower was ON with no flame in the boiler. Freeze up
protection.
LOST BOILER #
FOUND BOILER # These log entries indicate that HeatNet has either discovered a boiler or lost a
boiler using its auto detection algorithm.
If the Fail Safe modes are active, these log entries indicate that they became
FAIL SAFE H-NET LOST
active for some reason and the boiler had entered Fail Safe mode.
FAIL SAFE LOW TEMP
BASE LOAD BOILER The Base load Boiler Relay K8 is Active if ON

Inactive if OFF
If the H-Net control closes the last interlock string connected to the ignition
control and the ignition control never closes its Blower Relay, the H-Net
control will wait 2 minutes. The H-Net control will then retry for the duration
CALL SERVICE
of the local pump post purge time and then retry the ignition sequence. During
this time “retry strt” will be displayed in the status screen. After (5) attempts
the H-Net control will lock out and display call service.
#BOILERS LIMITED The # of boilers that can fire is limited due to flow or the BMS.
When the temperature across the heat exchanger has been greater than the
1/2 RATE DELTA T
EXCHR DELTA T RANGE degrees F.
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DEFAULT SETTINGS & MENU ITEM DESCRIPTIONS HeatNet Control V3
Default Settings & Menu Item Descriptions — SETUP

To enter the Settings Menu, press and hold, the “Back” button for 5 seconds, the control will beep once. There are three menu
options, SETUP, ADVANCED SETUP, and VIEW LOG. Place the curser in front of the menu item and press “Select”. Once a
setting is changed, the select button must be pressed to save the setting.
DEFAULT
SETUP RANGE DESCRIPTION
VALUE
BOILERS
# OF BOILERS 1 1-16 If operating as a Member.
LEAD BOILER # 0 0- 6 # of first boiler to run, determines the fire order in rotation. A
# of first boiler to run, determines the fire order in rotation. A 0
LEAD BOILER # 0 0-16
disables the Lead Boiler function. Firing Mode determines lead.
HEAT BAND 30F 2-50 F Differential temp around setpoint used to stage boiler(s) OFF/ON
This line displays the boilers auto detected by H-Net. While M is the
HNT M M-16
Master boiler the numbers are the H-Net address of each boiler from
2–16.
SETPOINTS
LOCAL SETPT 160 F 40-220 °F Local setpoint used to maintain temperature of SETPT SOURCE
When running as a Member, boiler shuts off when supply
temperature reached.
OPERATE LIMIT 215 F 45-230 °F
Boiler restarts at lower temp of OP LIM BAND or 10F whichever is
lower
LOCAL SETPT 160 F 40-220 F Local setpoint used to maintain temperature of SETPT SOURCE
OP LIM BAND 20F 1-50 F Limits external input % when in (OP LIM - OP LIM BAND)
AUTO AUTO = Local/ System/ WWS Setpoint is used
SETPT SOURCE AUTO
4-20mA 4-20mA input is mapped to a setpoint.
OUTDOOR AIR RESET
OA RESET OFF Outdoor reset ratio (boiler water temp/outside air temp).
If set to YES, the boiler /system shuts down when the temperature
WARM WEATHER SD NO
exceeds the WWS SETPOINT.
Temperature at which boiler shuts down, operation is below this.
If boiler is running using either OA RESET or WWS and the OA
WWS SETPOINT 68F 40 – 100 F
OVR input is closed the OA RESET slope is overridden and runs at
local setpoint until OA OVR input opens.
SET OA SETPOINTS
WATER TEMP
Boiler water temp setpoint when OA temp is at HIGH OATEMP
At 140F 60 – 190 F
These four setpoints determine the OA reset slope.
HIGH OA TEMP
WATER TEMP
At 10F -35 – 40 F Header/Supply setpoint when OA Temp is at LOW OA TEMP
LOW OA TEMP
PUMP OPTIONS
SYSTEM PUMP
POST PRGE TIME 2 minutes 2-60min Time in minutes to keep system circ. pump on after boiler stops
PUMP ROTATION New menu screen
NONE
ROTATION: NONE SYS HRS
PUMP HRS
SYSTEM PUMPS 1 1 or 2 The number of system pumps. Only 1 available in Lite version.
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If ROTATION is set to SYS HRS, ROTATE TIME is used to switch

pumps when this time expires. This time is measured against the
actual time the system pump is enabled. This would include a post
purge time.
ROTATE TIME 240 hrs 1-1000 hrs If ROTATION is set to PUMP HRS, ROTATE TIME is used to
switch pumps when the pump’s time difference is greater than
ROTATE TIME. Whichever pump has the least time and is at least
below the other (pump’s time - ROTATE TIME) will switch to the
enabled state. This selection is used to equalize run time on the
pumps.
MORE MENUS New menu screen follows.
This menu allows the clearing of a pump’s runtime counter.
Discretion is advised in clearing only one pump’s hours after
ZERO RUNTIME PUMP1 PUMP1- PUMP2 replacement and then using ROTATION set to PUMP HRS. This
would cause the pump whose runtime was cleared to run until its
time exceeded the other older pump.
Indicates how many hours the HeatNet control has accumulated on
PUMP1 TIME 0-999999 hrs
pump 1.
Indicates how many hours the HeatNet control has accumulated on
PUMP2 TIME 0-999999 hrs
pump 2.
ON = Pump never shuts off. Used when there is only 1 system pump
ALWAYS ENABLED OFF ON/OFF
in the system.
Used with Outdoor Reset, Jogs the local and system pump(s) for
POST PRGE time when system is in summer shutdown. Jog once a
ON/OFF week @12:00 AM.
SUMMER PUMP JOG OFF
MON-SUN
The menu item OVR ENAB IN WWS and ALWAYS ENABLED
must be set to OFF for the jog function to work,
Priority mode for the system pump while in Warm Weather
Shutdown. ON: The system pump is allowed to run in WWS when
the OR OVR override input is closed. When set to OFF, the system
OVR ENAB IN WWS OFF ON/OFF
pump will not come on while in WWS with the OR OVR override
input closed. Enabling this feature disables the SUMMER PUMP
JOG.
LOCAL PUMP
ON: Use Delta temperature to shut pump off when temperature
DELTA TEMP ENAB OFF
across boiler is less than DELTA TEMP setting.
DELTA TEMP 10 °F 2 – 50 F
POST PRGE TIME 2 minutes 1-60min Time in minutes to keep local circ. pump on after boiler stops
ALWAYS ENABLED OFF Pump never shuts off.
PUMP/VALVE OPTIONS
MASTER PUMP/VALVE
ON: The Master boiler will keep its pump/valve on when no boilers
REMAINS ON: OFF ON/OFF
are running. Prevents deadheading the system flow.
ON: Outputs a 0-10VDC or 4-20mA signal from J4 pins 1 & 5 that is
LOCAL PUMP VFD OFF ON/OFF proportional to the fire rate of the boiler. Connect to a VFD
controlling a Local pump.
This is an adjustable flow proving time to allow slower valves to
FLOW PROVE 10s 10-240 sec
open before proving flow.
NIGHT SETBACK
SETBACK ENTRY 1 1–4 Four setbacks to adjust setpoint during a time period
ENTRY IS OFF Enable or disable the use of this setback
SETBACK 20 F 0 – 50 F Temporarily subtracts this temp from the setpoint
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START DAY MON Day of the week to begin setback or a day range
TIME 12:00AM Time to begin setback
END DAY MON Day of the week to end the setback or a day range
TIME 12:00AM Time of the day to end the setback
OPTIONS
TEMP SCALE F F or C Fahrenheit scale is default
KEY CLICK ON Beeps when a key is pressed
SKIP PASSWORD ON Disables the Password
BRIGHTNESS 50% 25, 50,75,100 Four levels of display brightness, lower for longer life of the display
LOG/RUNTIME
RUN HOURS Displays runtime hours. Total time the main valve has been open.
DATA LOG ENTRY Displays the current entry in the data log
SIZE Displays the current size of the log in entries
Displays completed boiler cycles. Incremented when the main valve
BOILER CYCLES
turns OFF after it has been ON. Does not include attempts to light.
AUX FUNCTIONS
COMBUST AIR
DAMPER
The LINKED/COMMON setting allows one common damper to be
used and controlled by the Master Boiler. All Member boilers must
LINKED/COMMON have their damper prove inputs wired as per Figure 60, Common
TYPE
INDEPENDENT system damper wiring, page 76. Also see Section: Optional
Features: Auxiliary Function Options INDEPENDENT: Individual
dampers are in controlled by their respective boiler.
If set to YES, then OUTPUT RELAY K5 can be used to control a
combustion air damper. The Master can control a common system
damper or an individual damper. Members control their respective
IN USE? YES
damper independent of the Master. Relay K5 is used to enable the
combustion air damper. See Figure 60, Common system damper
wiring, page 76. Needs to Prove the damper is open.
The damper prove input is dedicated to connect at J12B terminals 7
J12B.7
INPUT: and 8. If using a common damper refer to the common damper
DAMPER
wiring diagram.
This is the proving time in minutes for the combustion air damper
prove switch. It is sensed at J12B Pin 7. If the damper faults, a retry
will occur every 10 minutes in attempt to open the damper.
When using J12B in a common damper configuration, wiring is done
beginning with the Master boiler. J12B Pins 7 & 8 are connected to
the prove switch of the combustion damper. Pin 8 is supplying 24
PROOF TIME 2:00 0 – 4min
VAC and pin 7 is the sense input. A second wire is connected to
J12B pin 7 of the Master and the other end connected to the first
Member boilers J12B pin 7. If another Member boiler is present,
connect another wire to the J12B Pin 7 terminal of the first Member
and the other end to the second Member boiler J12B pin 7. Continue
this method for each additional boiler.
ALARM SILENCE
This menu allows the configuration of the Alarm Silence switch. It
can be disabled so that the Alarm Silence switch cannot silence the
ALARM SILENCE IN alarm until the alarm is cleared; ALARM SILENCE = NO. The
YES
USE? default value is to enable the ALARM SILENCE switch. Holding
down the BACK and SELECT keys at the same time may also be
used to silence the alarm.
If a stack sensor is used, holding down the BACK and SELECT keys
INPUT = J10B STACK
at the same time is the only way to silence the alarm.
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FAILSAFE MODES
If this entry is set to ON and the Member boiler does not see any
RUN IN LOCAL IF: communications coming from the Master boiler, this boiler will run
OFF
H-NET COMM LOST in LOCAL. The boiler will continue to run in LOCAL until
communications are re-established or this entry is set to OFF.
This entry may be set to one of the temperature sensors: SUPPLY,
HEADER, RETURN, or turned OFF (default). If this entry is set to a
LOW TEMP OFF sensor and the temperature falls below TEMP, the boiler will
automatically start and run the water temperature up to the LOCAL
Setpoint and then shut OFF.
This is the temperature that the selected sensor must fall below for
TEMP < 40F 40 F 35-200 F
the boiler to start.
HEAT EXCHANGER
FAULT will stop the boiler when the Delta T has exceeded its
setting.
ALARM TYPE WARNING FAULT/WARNING
WARNING will allow the boiler to continue running, but produce
the Warning message.
This is the maximum differential temperature the heat exchanger can
EXCHR DELTA T 40F Per Boiler see before the LIMIT RATE feature is activated, and a log entry is
made.
Limit to Half Rate: When set to YES, and the maximum differential
temperature (delta T) has been exceeded, the fire rate called for is cut
in half. If we are calling for 80% modulation and have exceeded the
delta T, the boiler will only fire at 40%. The delta T needs to drop
10F below the maximum delta T to reset this limit. The message “½
LIM-> HALF RATE YES
INPUT” will be displayed on a Member boiler and a Master Boiler
will display the Modulation % for the system even though it is
running at ½ of this rate. This method helps protect the heat
exchanger from damage due to excessive delta T’s. If the Master
boiler is running
This setting is used by the Master boiler to select which Return
sensor temperature to send to all Member boilers. The Return
temperature will then be used by the Member boilers (usually non-
SEND RETURN RETURN RETURN, SYS RET condensing) to determine if they can be called by the Master to run.
If a System Return sensor is available on the Master, set this setting

to SYS RET. If only a Return sensor is available, set to RETURN.
This setting is used by a Member boiler (primarily a non-condensing
type) to determine which return sensor to look at when determining
if it is safe to fire. Its purpose is to keep non-condensing boilers from
firing in a condensing mode.
SYS RET the boiler will use the Return temperature sent from the
MASTER boiler.
SYS RET, RETURN,
TEMP DISAB OFF
OFF RETURN the boiler will use its own Return sensor. If it is set to
OFF, then this feature will not be used.
If a sensor is selected, the Boiler will determine if the Return

sensor’s temperature is below the TEMP< XXX setting. If the Return
temperature is lower, the boiler will take itself offline from the
Master. Informing the Master that it cannot run. The message “blr
offline” will be displayed in the Status screen.
Setting determines where the TEMP DISAB return sensor’s
TEMP<140F 140 135F – 200F threshold temperature disables the boiler from firing.
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DOMESTIC HOT WATER

Setting this value to LOCAL or COMBO enables the DHW PID.
Setting this value to NO disables the DHW PID.
LOCAL allows the boiler to run in DHW locally off of its own
sensor or stat input. The boiler could be configured to run as a space
heating boiler that is controlled by a Master. It would also monitor a
tank or DHW call and disconnect from the Master to provide local
DHW heat.
COMBO allows the boiler to be configured to run as a space heating

boiler and a DHW boiler that is controlled by a Master. This method
NO/AUTO, LOCAL, would use both the space heating PID and the DHW PID to
DHW BOILER? NO
COMBO simultaneously control space heating and DHW heating.
NO turns off the DHW PID, but still allows control of the DHW
pump and DHW setpoint for backwards compatibility.
*Note: If the System is configured to use the OA OVR input to

override the heating setpoint with the DHW setpoint, the DHW PID
is not used. Since this method does not use the DHW PID, the DHW
BOILER setting should be set to NO. The DHW SETPOINT, POST
PURGE, LOCAL PUMP OFF, LOCAL DELAY, and PURGE TO
THE: may need to be set if this method is used. This method does
allow configuring the LOCAL and DHW pumps.
DHW SETPOINT 160 F 40 – 200 F Setpoint that the boiler/system will target when a call for DHW.
DHW SETPOINT – LOWER DHW DIFF: if the DHW water
temperature is less than this temperature, the Boiler/System will
LOWER DHW DIFF 5 F 1 – 30 F
enter DHW Heating mode if DHW BOILER? Is set to LOCAL or
COMBO.
DHW SETPOINT +UPPER DHW DIFF: if the DHW water
temperature is greater than this temperature, the Boiler/System will
UPPER DHW DIFF 3F 1 – 30 F
begin shutting off DHW boilers if the DHW BOILER? is set to
LOCAL or COMBO
If the DHW PRIORITY is set to YES, then when there is a call for
DHW PRIORITY NO
DHW, the system pump shuts off. If NO, the system pump stays on.
This is the time that the DHW relay remains on after the DHW call
POST PURGE 120s 0-600 secs
ends.
If this entry is set to YES, the DHW 10k Sensor is looked to for
USE SENSOR? NO controlling DHW water temperature. If set to NO, A thermostat is
used.
NO CYCLE allows the boiler to perform as a space or DHW heating
boiler. DHW always has priority and will override (steal) a space
heating boiler that is running when none are available to perform
DHW heating. When this happens, the boiler will not shut down, but
keep running during the change from space heating to DHW (Hot
Swap). Once the DHW cycle completes, the boiler will shut down
and wait to be called for space heating again.
OFF, NO CYCLE,
SHARING OFF
CYCLE CYCLE allows the boiler to perform as a space or DHW heating
boiler. DHW always has priority and will override (steal) a space
heating boiler that is running when none are available to perform
DHW heating. When this happens, the boiler will shut down and exit
the space heating mode. The boiler will then re-start as a DHW
heating boiler. Once the DHW cycle completes, the boiler will shut
down and wait to be called for space heating again.
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YES will shut off the local pump/valve when DHW heating is in
effect. If the boiler is running in space heating mode, the LOCAL
DELAY will be in effect before the local pump/valve shuts off.
LOCAL PUMP OFF NO NO, YES
NO both the local and the DHW pump/valve will be enabled during
DHW heating.
Seconds is the time in seconds that the local pump/valve will remain
on after the DHW pump/valve is enabled before shutting off. This is
part of the changeover process when the boiler was running in space
heating mode and now needs to provide DHW heating.
This timer may also be used for race conditions when operating
valves. The Local Pump Flow Prove time would be used to prove
flow, but with valves, the local valve may still have flow when the
DHW valve begins to open. This would cause a flow fault when the
local valve closes and the DHW valve still has not opened.
LOCAL DELAY 10 Seconds 0-255 seconds
The way it works, is that these timers work in parallel, but this timer
only counts down when flow is present. It stops counting down when
flow stops, but will not cause a flow fault until its time expires. The
Local Pump Flow Prove timer counts down, but normally when flow
occurs, it proves and the boiler is allowed to run. This local delay
timer would then take over instead of allowing the boiler to run, and
wait until its time expires before allowing the boiler to start. This
timer proves that there is flow, whether interrupted or not, for x
(adjustable) seconds. If pumps are used, this value can be set to a few
seconds.
TANK will keep the DHW pump/valve enabled for the DHW POST
PURGE time thus purging some of the boilers heat into the tank.
SPACE will turn off the DHW pump after 5 seconds and enable the
PURGE TO THE TANK TANK, SPACE
local pump/valve when a DHW heating cycle completes. This allows
dumping some of the remaining heat from the boiler into the heating
space (dump zone) and preventing the tank from overheating.
Hybrid mode sensor for DHW method 5A
OFF This sensor is selectable for DHW Method 5A only.
SUPPLY In DHW Method 5A will maintain the DHW setpoint at

the supply sensor when the OR OVR input is closed.
OFF, SUPPLY,
HYB SENSOR OFF DHW In DHW Method 5A will maintain the DHW setpoint at the
DHW, RETURN
DHW sensor when the OR OVR input is closed. This sensor is
optional and needs to be added. It can be moved around and placed
in the Tank, pipe feeding the tank, or other location to maintain a
setpoint at that location.
RETURN In DHW Method 5A will maintain the DHW setpoint at

the RETURN sensor when the OR OVR input is closed.
SYSTEM CLOCK
TIME
DAY OF WEEK
This time needs to be entered at first turn-on and in the event that
MONTH power has been lost for more than 3 days. The time is required for an
accurate Night setback, log entry time-stamp, and fault time stamp.
DAY
YEAR
The SEL key must be pressed after all time values have been entered
PRESS SEL TO SAVE
to save all time values at once.
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Default Settings & Menu Item Descriptions — ADVANCED SETUP
DISTRIBUTED CTRL
CONTROL H-Net Displays method of operation: HeatNet (H-Net)
Auto detected, based on the HEADER sensor.
If the HEADER sensor is present and is set to TYPEZ, the Futera
H-Net MASTER YES
III/Fusion-Series control is run as a H-Net MASTER (YES).
If the HEADER sensor is not TYPEZ, H-Net MASTER = NO.
Two PID controls are provided, one for Space heating and one for
DHW heating. This menu item selects how they are to be used. The
MASTER TYPE setting is used to determine if the MASTER control
is to be used as a space heating control, a COMBO DHW/space
AUTO, COMBO, heating control, or just to perform DHW Heating.
MASTER TYPE AUTO
DHW
When set to AUTO, the boiler uses one PID control to provide space
heating. When set to COMBO, the control will use two independent
PID controls to provide space heating and DHW heating. When set
to DHW, the control only uses the DHW PID control.
The local address is the address of a Member device. This is
normally in the range of 2 through 16. But if the Futera III/Fusion-
H-NET ADDRESS 255 2 –16
Series control is a MASTER, then the default address is 255. The H-
NET ADDRESS # is synonymous with boiler #.
The MODBUS address is for communicating with Laptop, PC, or
other MODBUS capable device, such as a Building Management
System. It is the 2nd communication port reserved for host control.
MODBUS ADDRESS 1 1 – 247
MODULAR BOILER SET

If the MASTER TYPE is set to COMBO, the MODULAR BOILER
SET is duplicated for each PID. Select SPACE HEATING to set the
SPACE HEATING
ADD, SHED, MODULATE, and MOD MAX values for the space
DHW HEATING
heating PID. Then select DHW HEATING to set the ADD, SHED,
MODULATE, and MOD MAX values for the DHW heating PID.
This is the delay time in 30sec intervals, before starting a new boiler.
Boiler #1 is started immediately after a call for heat. If a second
ADD BOILER DELAY 10mins 0 – 60min
boiler needs to start, the ADD BOILER DELAY will need to expire
before starting.
This is the delay time in 30 second intervals, before stopping a
boiler. A boiler is stopped immediately when the top of the heat band
SHED BOILER DELAY 2mins 0-15min
is exceeded. If a second boiler needs to stop, the SHEDBOILER
DELAY will need to expire before stopping.
MODULATE DELAY This is the time the boiler remains in min-fire before it relinquishes
10 secs 0 – 60min
TIME control to the modulation % signal.
This value represents the maximum % of input on the boilers if all
the available boilers are not firing. Once all boilers are firing, this
clamp is removed and all boilers are allowed to modulate up to
100%. When this value is limiting the input an ‘*’ is displayed and
MOD MAX – LAST FIRE 70% 25 – 100%
the “INPUT CLAMP” message is displayed in the STATUS screen.
This value is derived by: multiplying twice the minimum fire rate of
the boiler with the least turndown (2* turndown (20% 5:1, 25% 4:1,
33% 3:1)).
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In mixed boiler size configurations, more than (2) boilers in a

system, or when “bumps” in the temperature occur as boilers are
added and subtracted, this value may need adjustment. The
adjustments will help produce smooth temperature control when each
boiler is started and stopped. This method ensures that, once a new
boiler starts to fire, and holds its fire rate at the minimum setting, it
does not add its BTU output to a boiler already firing at 100%. The
boilers cannot be fired starting @ 0%, but start at a minimum
(example: 20%) and introduce a minimum amount of BTUs into the
system. Section: SETUP & OPERATION
The MOD MAX value is also applied when using the AA terminal
for High Fire and when using the 4-20 mA input for direct
modulation. When these demands for heat are used, the maximum
modulation the boiler can obtain when first starting is equal to the;
ADVANCED SETUP: MODULAR BOILER SET: MOD MAX –
LAST FIRE:. The timer value ADVANCED SETUP: MODULAR
BOILER SET: ADD BOILER DELAY is used in conjunction to
limit the modulation for this amount of time. Once the boiler has
fired and the ADD BOILER DELAY time expires, the full
modulation is available. This change is a protective means for
extending the life of the heat exchanger which may consistently be
exposed to thermal stress.
ADAPTIVE MOD
If MODULATION MODE is set to ADAPTIVE on the Master
boiler, the Master lowers the system modulation rate of all currently
running boilers before a newly started boiler enters the Main Valve
state. Upon entering the Main Valve state of a newly fired boiler, the
MOD MODE ADAPTIVE Master waits the DELAY RELEASE time before allowing the PID to
resume modulation control. With MOD MODE set to ORIG KN,
The Master boiler keeps firing at the current modulation rate when a
new boiler is added and lets the PID adjust modulation rate
accordingly.
If drop down is set to ON PILOT and MOD MODE = ADAPTIVE,
and when a newly added boiler starts, the system waits until it enters
its PILOT state before bring the system modulation down. This
DROP DOWN ON CALL
allows for the system to prepare for the new energy that is to be
introduced. If DROP DOWN is set to immediately, the system
modulation is lowered as soon as the newly added boiler is called.
Once the Main Valve opens on the newly added boiler and the MOD
MODE = ADAPTIVE the Master waits this amount of time before
releasing the PID to control modulation. This allows for the newly
added boiler to accumulate some soak time.
DELAY RELEASE 0s
This is a global delay controlled by the Master boiler. It is
comparable to the MODULATE DELAY setting, but this is a local
setting on each boiler.
FIRING MODE
LOFO: Boilers are fired Last On, First Off starting with Lead Boiler
FOFO: Boilers are fired First On, First Off
TRUE: Boilers are fired based on the runtime they report back to the
Master boiler. Boilers with the least runtime are fired first and boilers
MODE TRUE
with the most runtime are stopped first.
MIXED: Different types of boilers can be mixed in a system and
fired based on (2) Priority sets. Boilers are started and stopped with
in the Priority sets based on their runtime hours.
When the firing rotation is based on runtime, this value represents
MIN RUNTIME 10 (1-750) the interval in hours of runtime before rotation occurs. Boiler to
Boiler.
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This is the time in minutes that the boiler must remain OFF before it
can be fired again. Very effective in dynamic systems to minimize
MIN OFF TIME 0 0-10m
short cycling of a boiler and force the call to the next boiler (with
next shortest runtime if True Runtime is used)
There are (2) Priority settings used by the MIXED boiler rotation
algorithm. Priority 2 is the default and lowest priority. Priority 1
FIRING PRIORITY: 2 1 or 2 Is the highest priority. A Priority may be assigned to a set of boilers
which fires and rotates based on time and is independent of the other
Priority set.
YES: Predicts the boiler restart point in the heating band while the
temperature of the boiler is drifting down through the band. The
purpose of this is to ensure the temperature remains in the heating
band. It also minimizes temperature swings when the boiler is
stopped and started at low inputs.
PREDICT START: YES YES/NO
This algorithm looks at the size of the band and at what rate the
temperature is falling. It then calculates when to start the boiler
(knowing its starting time) to ensure the boiler starts within the band.
Once the boiler starts, the Add Boiler Delay time starts and continues
to expire in and below the band. This ensures that another boiler does
not start when it leaves the bottom of the band.
BASE LOADING
This setting works in conjunction with the ADVANCED SETUP:
BASE LOAD BOILERS: 0 0-1 SYSTEM: OPTION setting BASE LOAD. Currently only (1) base
load boiler is supported using relay K8
START>MOD,
START >MOD START<OA T, Used in Conjunction with DELAY TIME.
START>RET
START>MOD 100% 20–100 The base load relay K8 will close when the Modulation is >%.
START<OA T 40–140 The base load relay K8 will close when the OA temp is > T
START>RET 60–150F The base load relay K8 will close when the Return temp is > T.
FIRST, STOP<MOD,
STOP FIRST START>OA T,
START>RET
STOP<MOD 20% 20%20–100 The base load relay K8 will open when the Modulation is <%.
STOP>OA T 40–100 F The base load relay K8 will open when the OA temp is > T.
STOP<RET 60–150 F The base load relay K8 will open when the Return temp is < T.
This setting allows a wait time before firing the base load boiler
DELAY TIME 0 0–60 minutes
once the start condition is met.
SENSORS
Sensors can only be changed when there is no call for heat. The boiler must be in STANDBY.
The first (4) sensor #’s are reserved as: OUTSIDE AIR, water
SUPPLY outlet, water RETURN inlet, and system HEADER
temperature. If the HEADER sensor is used (TYPEZ), that boiler
SENSOR #
performs the tasks of the MASTER boiler. If the HEADER sensor is
set to NONE, its function is the MEMBER. The next (3) sensors
perform DHW, Stack, and System Return measurements.
There are (4) sensor types:
NONE = do not use this sensor
TYPE TYPEZ = 10k thermistor
PT = 1k Platinum (only for Stack temperature)
ON/OFF = 5 volts supplied out to detect a contact/switch closure.
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Placing a precision 10k (TYPEZ) precision resistor across the sensor

input selected allows calibration of the sensor input. Do not select
CALIBRATE
calibrate with the temperature sensing thermistor/PT connected.
Doing this will cause significant temperature errors.
4–20mA INPUT
There are (2) channels that may be configured for 4-20mA inputs or
0-10VDC inputs. They are labeled 4-20mA (1) and 4-20mA (2). The
4-20mA (1) input is used to direct fire a boiler or to remotely control
the setpoint of the boiler. Analog channel (1) is the primary channel
ANALOG IN CHANNEL: 1 1 -2
used for direct modulation and remote setpoint control.
The 4-20mA (2) is a dedicated input used for metered input such as:
Flow meters, etc.
Type of input to use for the ANALOG IN CHANNEL selected
above. The input may be changed from 4-20mA to 0-10 VDC. The
CHANNEL MODE: 4-20mA 4-20mA or 0-10VDC
dip switch S6 also needs to be set correctly in conjunction with this
setting.
When using 4-20mA setpoint control in SETPOINTS: SETPOINT
SOURCE. This is the temperature when a 4mA signal is applied and
4mA SETPOINT 50 F 50-220 F
is tied to the BOILER START mA. The Setpoint will then be
mapped from 4mA –20mA and example default of: 50-220F
This is the setpoint temperature when a 20mA or a 10 VDC signal is
20mA SETPOINT 220 F 50-220 F
applied.
This is the current value which will start the boiler. There is a .1mA
BOILER START 4.11mA 3.71-5.0mA or .25 VDC hysteresis value. So if the Boiler starts at 4.11mA it
shuts off a 4.01mA.
If the Priority is set to NORMAL, the boiler responds to its HEAT
DEMAND inputs in the Priority that is outlined in the Control
Methods section. If the PRIORITY is set to HIGHEST, The 4-20mA
input responds at the highest Priority level (same as the AA input).
This method may be used by an external control to override the
HeatNet control and fire the boiler using this external control
(external control override). This allows for complex DHW control
PRIORITY NORMAL
systems where an external control can take over the firing rate for a
DHW call, and direct modulate a boiler. If the PRIORITY is set to
HIGHEST, The 4-20mA input responds at the highest Priority level
(same as the AA input). This method may be used by an external
control to override the HeatNet control and fire the boiler using this
external control (external control override). This allows for complex
DHW control systems.
PASSWORD
Provides a limited access for security, though restoring system
AAAAAA
defaults will reset the password to the value “AAAAAA”
COMMUNICATIONS (Defaults are set for BACnet and LON WORKS communication protocols.)
1200, 2400,
This is the Baud rate for serial communication from the MODBUS
BAUD 19200 4800, 9600,
port. Selectable from 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400.
19200, 38400
8E1, 8N1,
DATA FORMAT 8E1 8 bits -Even Parity -1 stop bit, valid settings: 8E1, 8N1, 8N2, 8O1
8N2, 8O1
If set to ‘ON”, the setpoint timer is enabled and requires a periodic
update of its value to keep from timing out and retuning control to
the
SETPOINT TIMER ON ON, OFF
H-Net control. If set to “OFF”, MODBUS always has control and on
a loss of MODBUS communications, H-Net does not assume
control.
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This time is used to automatically reset the SETPOINT TIMER

when any Modbus value is written. If it is set to 1 minute, a periodic
SETPT TIME 1 minute 1-240 minutes
write to one of the registers must occur within 1 minute otherwise
the BMS Setpoint will revert back to the System/Local setpoint.
LOAD DEFAULTS
Selecting YES will load just the factory calibration values:
FACTORY CAL?
MINIMUM VFD, MAXIMUM VFD and IGNITION VFD.
Selecting YES will load all factory defaults except the Calibration
FACTORY RESET? NO
values, HeatNet, and Modbus addresses.
Selecting SAVE will store the setting in the on-board memory in the
CONFIG ?
event a firmware update is performed, a factory reset needs to be
SAVES and RESTORES SAVE SAVE/RESTORE
done, or the settings are changed in error and are unknown.
SETTINGS
Selecting RESTORE will reload the saved settings.
FLOWMETER
LOCAL FLOWMETER NO YES, NO If a Local flow meter or flow control is to be used, set to YES
Any mix over 10% de-rates the flow by 30% (rule of thumb
method). Example: if the LOWEST FLOW = 50 GPM, HeatNet will
GLYCOL MIX 0% 0-100% calculate a New Lowest Flow required to be 65 GPM. The
LOWEST FLOW does not need to be changed, but is calculated to
65 GPM and that value is used by HeatNet.
Each individual boiler type will have a minimum flow required and
Flow Prove GPM PER BOILER TYPE
is adjustable within that boilers range.
SYSTEM FLOWMETER NO YES, NO If a System flow meter or flow control is to be used, set to YES
Any mix over 10% de-rates the flow by 30% (rule of thumb
method). Example: if the LOWEST FLOW = 50 GPM, HeatNet will
GLYCOL MIX 0% 0-100% calculate a New Lowest Flow required to be 65 GPM. The
LOWEST FLOW does not need to be changed, but is calculated to
65 GPM and that value is used by HeatNet.
This setting determines where the flow values are originating. If set
to Volts (2), then a Flow meter is providing a 0-10V signal on J10B
4-20mA (2). Ensure that S6 switch 2 is UP for 0-10VDC.
If the setting is mA (2), then a Flow meter is providing a 4-2omA

signal on J10B 4-20mA (2). Ensure that S6 switch 2 is DOWN for
4-20mA.
VOLTS (2), mA (2),
INPUT TYPE VOLTS 2 If the INPUT TYPE is set to BMS, a Flow Limited or a Boilers
BMS,
Limited method can be used. With Flow limited a GPM value can
be written to the BMS GPM Modbus register 40019 with a valid
flow. If the Boilers Limited method is to be used, the number of
boilers that the BMS would allow HeatNet to control is written into
Modbus register 40020.
See the Flow Options section for more details.
SET PARAMETERS
This is the automatic value loaded and will equal the lowest flow
PER BOILER required for this boiler (it is adjustable). It should be equal to the
LOWEST FLOW 0-500 GPM lowest flow of the largest boiler in the system.
TYPE
Currently not used.

HIGHEST FLOW 0
Enter the value of the full scale reading on the calibration card that
PER FLOW came with the flow meter.
FULL SCALE 0-1600 GPM
METER
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Currently not used.

Flow Factor PPG
SYSTEM
BOILER TYPE
CONFIGURE INTERLKS The 24 VAC interlocks can be enabled or disabled for reporting.
Enters the Load Firmware menu. Loading new firmware allows for
LOAD FIRMWARE NO upgrades and bug fixes to the HeatNet control. Check the
http://www.rbiwaterheaters.com/ website periodically for updates.
Selecting USB DRIVE will read the FIRMWARE directory on a
flash drive and display any .hex files located there. Follow the on
screen prompts and then select a file using the arrow keys. Once a
file has been selected, a STORAGE LOCATION needs to be
selected. There are (2) storage locations for the new file. Location 1
is used for normal updates and Location 0 is for the factory stored
backup file. When the Storage location (default is Location 1) is
selected the file will be loaded into a permanent storage memory
location. Next, the control will reboot and copy this new program
into running memory, reboot, load factory defaults, and then reboot
again.
Selecting USB CABLE requires connecting a USB cable and

running the Firmware Update program from a PC. This process
takes longer and requires a Personal Computer (laptop) to be taken
USB DRIVE, to the boiler site. Again, follow the on screen prompts to down load
SOURCE USB DRIVE USB CABLE, the program into a storage location as done when using the above
SAVE FILE USB DRIVE loading menu.
Selecting SAVE FILE will display the currently stored files in the
storage memory locations. Use the arrow keys to select a stored file
for copying to running memory. When SELECT is pressed the file
will be marked so it will be loaded on the next power cycle. Power
cycle the boiler to begin copying the file from stored memory to
running memory.
NOTE: to access the factory backup program, the shunt on the
control needs to be connected and the CAL/NORMAL P3 BOOT
switch placed in the CAL position. If the control is power cycled in
this condition, the factory program will overwrite the existing
running program. If in the LOAD FIRMWARE menus, STORAGE
LOCATION 0 will be an allowed storage location. When the
backup program begins to load, remove the shunt on P3 and place
the CAL switch back to normal.
When set to DUAL FUEL, input T3/ RESERVED, OPTION input
is used to control the DUAL FUEL OPTION relay via K8 contacts
NO OPTION on J4.2 &.6. When set to NO OPTION the input T3/RESERVED,
DUAL FUEL OPTION relay K8 on J4.2 &.6 is inactive.
OPTION: NO OPTION
BASE LOAD When set to BASE LOAD, the Option Relay K8 on J4.2 &.6 is used
as an enable contact for a base load boiler. The J4.1 &.5 0-10vdc/4-
20mA output is used to modulate the base load relay if it is of the
modulating type.
BOILER TYPE
MB/MW 500 - The product type allows configuration of the control. The following
PRODUCT: MB/MW 500
MB/MW 5000 fields will be adjusted to the default for the product.
This defines a boiler as condensing or non-condensing. This value is
CONDENSING YES not used with this version and is displayed only for reference and
future applications.
This is the BTU input rating of the boiler. This value is not used
BTU IN 200,000
with this version and is displayed only for reference.
This is the blower type associated with the product. This should not
BLOWER VFD VFD
be changed manually.
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This defines the mass of the boiler. This value is not used with this
MASS MEDIUM LOW,MEDIUM, HIGH
version and is displayed only for reference and future applications.
This is the turndown of the boiler. For the Futera III/Fusion-Series
the default is 5:1 and determines the minimum firing percentage.
5:1 = Min 20%, 4:1 = Min 25%, 3:1 = Min 33%.
TURNDOWN 5:1 3:1, 4:1, 5:1
NOTE: The boiler must be set up for operation at this Turndown
rate using the Calibrate settings. This TURNDOWN setting only
controls the displayed percentage.
This is the Altitude in feet of where the boiler is installed. On some
< 2000 FT,
Blowers it limits the blower output for low altitudes and allows a
ALTITUDE < 2000FT > 2000 FT,
higher output at higher altitudes. Currently, this setting is not used
> 4000 FT
on the Futera III/Fusion-Series boilers.
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MODBUS COMMUNICATIONS HeatNet Control V3
MODBUS Communications
The Futera III/Fusion-Series control can be controlled using Modbus commands to Enable/Disable the boiler/system. A
connection to the Console Modbus Port on the Communications board is required. The Master Boiler assumes the role of
MEMBER, RTU, 192Kb, 8 bits, Even Parity, 1 stop bit, when connected to a BMS (Building Management System).
The Member Boilers should not be connected to a BMS system other than to view Read Only addresses. Refer to
http://www.rbiwaterheaters.com/ website for greater detail on communicating with Modbus, BACnet, or LonWorks protocols.
Boiler01 = The Modbus connected boiler (Master or Standalone)

Boiler02 = Member 2
Boiler03 = Member 3
…
Boiler16 = Member 16
Figure 63 MODBUS Input/Output Variables (Read/Write)

Address Name Raw Data Type Scale Description Valid Values/Range
Heat Demand/Request. Setting the state
0 = no heat demand
40001 HeatDemand 1 bit unsigned --- Member of this variable will put the boiler
1 = heat demand
in heating mode.
System Setpoint Timer
The system setpoint timer and system

setpoint work in tandem to externally
control (i.e. a BMS - building management
system) the operating setpoint. The
setpoint (countdown) timer should be
loaded with a timeout value (in seconds)
40002 SetpointTimer 16 bit unsigned --- prior to writing the system setpoint. When 0 – 65535 seconds
the timer reaches zero, the control assumes
that the BMS is no longer operating and the
local setpoint (saved on the control) is
reloaded. This is a failsafe feature used to
help safeguard the system in case of BMS
failure. If the setpoint timer is not written,
a default timeout value of 60 seconds is
assumed.
40003 Setpoint 8 bit unsigned 1.0 System Setpoint (see SetpointTimer) 40 - 220 °F
0 = disabled
40004 OAResetEnable 1 bit unsigned --- Enables/Disables outdoor air reset mode.
1 = enabled
Outdoor air reset setpoint. Temperature at
40005 OARSetpoint 8 bit unsigned 1.0 40 – 100 °F
which boiler shuts down.
Boiler water temperature setpoint when
outdoor air temperature is at the high
40006 OARHighWaterTemp 8 bit unsigned 1.0 60 – 190 °F
outdoor air temperature setpoint
(OARHiAirTemp).
40007 OARHighAirTemp 8 bit unsigned 1.0 High outdoor air temperature setpoint. 50 – 90 °F
Header/Supply temperature setpoint when
outdoor air temperature is at the low
40008 OARLowWaterTemp 8 bit unsigned 1.0 70 – 220 °F
outdoor air temperature setpoint
(OARLoAirTemp).
40009 OARLowAirTemp 8 bit signed 1.0 Low outdoor air temperature setpoint. -35 – 40 °F
0 (January) - 11
40010 SetMonth 8 bit unsigned --- Set real time clock – month (see SetClock)
(December)
40011 SetDay 8 bit unsigned --- Set real time clock – day (see SetClock) 1 – 31
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Figure 63 MODBUS Input/Output Variables (Read/Write)

Address Name Raw Data Type Scale Description Valid Values/Range
40012 SetYear 8 bit unsigned --- Set real time clock – year (see SetClock) 0 – 99
40013 SetHour 8 bit unsigned --- Set real time clock – hour (see SetClock) 0 – 23
40014 SetMinute 8 bit unsigned --- Set real time clock – minute (see SetClock) 0 – 59
40015 SetSecond 8 bit unsigned --- Set real time clock – second (see SetClock) 0 – 59
Set real time clock – weekday (see 1 (Monday) - 7
40016 SetWeekday 8 bit unsigned ---
SetClock) (Sunday)
Set (write) the real time clock.
Do Not Write more than once per minute
To write the real time clock, the system
variables (SetMonth, SetMonth, SetDay,
SetYear, SetHour, SetMinute, SetSecond, 0 = no action
40017 SetClock 1 bit unsigned ---
SetWeekday) must first be loaded with the 1 = set/write the clock
correct date and time. Then, a 1 must be
written to the state portion of this system
variable to write the new date and time to
the system clock.
40018 DHWSetpoint 16 bit signed 1.0 DHW Setpoint 40 - 200 °F
GPM rate to be loaded by BMS for
40019 BMSGPMRate 16 bit unsigned 1.0 calculating how many boilers can run based 0-1500 GPM
on flow.
Write the # of boilers that the BMS allows
40020 BMSLimitBoilers 16 bit unsigned 1.0 to fire. If x boilers are available, x becomes 0-16
less than or equal to LimitBoilers.
Figure 64 MODBUS Input Variables (Read Only)

Raw Data
Address Name Scale Description Valid Values/Range
Type
The number of boilers currently
30001 BoilersOn 8 bit unsigned --- 0 – 16
running.
30002 Modulation 8 bit unsigned 0.01 Current system modulation level. 0 – 100 %
30003 HeaderTemp 16 bit signed 0.01 Header / System temperature. 32 – 250 °F
30004 SupplyTemp 16 bit signed 0.01 Supply temperature. 32 – 250 °F
30005 ReturnTemp 16 bit signed 0.01 Return temperature. 32 – 250 °F
30006 OutsideTemp 16 bit signed 0.01 Outside air temperature. -40 – 250 °F
30007 Spare1 16 bit signed --- Raw A/D value from spare 1 input. -32768 to 32767
30008 Spare2 16 bit signed --- Raw A/D value from spare 2 input. -32768 to 32767
0 (January) - 11
30009 Month 8 bit unsigned --- Real time clock month.
(December)
30010 Day 8 bit unsigned --- Real time clock day. 1 – 31
30011 Year 8 bit unsigned --- Real time clock year. 0 – 99
30012 Hour 8 bit unsigned --- Real time clock hour. 0 – 23
30013 Minute 8 bit unsigned --- Real time clock minute. 0 – 59
30014 Second 8 bit unsigned --- Real time clock second. 0 – 59
30015 Weekday 8 bit unsigned --- Real time clock weekday. 1 (Monday) – 7 (Sunday)
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Raw Data
Type
30016 Boiler01Status1
Boiler (1 – 16) status flags. These bits
30029 Boiler07Status2 indicate the state of the 24VAC
30030 Boiler08Status1 interlocks, ignition circuit, and various
other conditions. See the values See the “BoilerStatus1” and
30031 Boiler08Status2 column for a list of conditions. “BoilerStatus2” Tables
16 bit unsigned ---
30032 Boiler09Status1 below.
Boiler01 = Master
30033 Boiler09Status2 Boiler02 = Member01
30034 Boiler10Status1 …
Boiler16 = Member15
30048 Boiler01RuntimeHigh16 Boiler (1 – 16) Runtime seconds High
30049 Boiler01RuntimeLow16 (Upper) and Low (Lower) 16 bit
counters. To get the actual runtime for
30050 Boiler02RuntimeHigh16 any given boiler (##), the high and low
30051 Boiler02RuntimeLow16 16 bit counters must be combined
16 bit unsigned --- (concatenated) into a single 32 bit 0 – 4294967295 seconds
30052 Boiler03RuntimeHigh16 counter as:
30053 Boiler03RuntimeLow16
Boiler##RuntimeHigh16:Boiler##Runti
30054 Boiler04RuntimeHigh16 meLow16
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Raw Data
Type
30056 Boiler05RuntimeHigh16 Example
Boiler01Runtime =
(Boiler01RuntimeHigh16 * 65536) +
30058 Boiler06RuntimeHigh16 Boiler01RuntimeLow16
30060 Boiler07RuntimeHigh16 Boiler01 = Master
Boiler02 = Member01
…
30062 Boiler08RuntimeHigh16 Boiler16 = Member15
30064 Boiler09RuntimeHigh16
Boiler (1 – 16) stage control input
30087 Boiler08Status3 See the “BoilerStatus3”
flags. These bits indicate the state of
16 bit unsigned --- Table below.
30088 Boiler09Status3 the stage control inputs. See the
values column for a list of conditions.
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Raw Data
Type
----- The following registers are available starting in firmware version 2.0 -----
30096 Boiler01SupplyTemp
30101 Boiler06SupplyTemp Boiler (1 – 16) supply temperature (if
30102 Boiler07SupplyTemp available). See BoilerStatus2 to
determine if the sensor is present.
16 bit signed 0.01 32 – 250 °F
30104 Boiler09SupplyTemp Boiler01 = Master
Boiler02 = Member01
30105 Boiler10SupplyTemp …
30106 Boiler11SupplyTemp Boiler16 = Member15
30112 Boiler01ReturnTemp
30117 Boiler06ReturnTemp Boiler (1 – 16) return temperature (if
30118 Boiler07ReturnTemp available). See BoilerStatus2 to
determine if the sensor is present.
16 bit signed 0.01 32 – 250 °F
30120 Boiler09ReturnTemp Boiler01 = Master
Boiler02 = Member01
30121 Boiler10ReturnTemp …
30122 Boiler11ReturnTemp Boiler16 = Member15
30128 Boiler01CyclesHigh16 Boiler (1 – 16) Cycles High (Upper) and
Low (Lower) 16 bit counters. To get the
30129 Boiler01CyclesLow16
actual cycle count for any given boiler
30130 Boiler02CyclesHigh16 (##), the high and low 16 bit counters
must be combined (concatenated) into
30131 Boiler02CyclesLow16 16 bit unsigned --- 0 – 4294967295
a single 32 bit counter as:
30132 Boiler03CyclesHigh16
Boiler##CyclesHigh16:Boiler##CyclesL
ow16
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Raw Data
Type
30135 Boiler04CyclesLow16 Example
Boiler01Cycles =
(Boiler01CyclesHigh16 * 65536) +
30137 Boiler05CyclesLow16 Boiler01CyclesLow16
Boiler01 = Master
30139 Boiler06CyclesLow16 Boiler02 = Member01
…
Boiler16 = Member15
Boiler (1 – 16) status4 flags. These bits
30166 Boiler07Status4 indicate the state of various boiler statuses.
16 bit unsigned --- Boiler01 = Master or “Connected Boiler” See the BoilerStatus4
Boiler02 = Member01 Flags in Appendix A.
30168 Boiler09Status4 …
Boiler16 = Member15
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Raw Data
Type
30176
… --- --- --- ---
RESERVED
30207
30208 Boiler01DHWTemp
30215 Boiler08DHWTemp Boiler (1 – 16) DHW temperature (if

16 bit signed --- 32 – 250 °F
30216 Boiler09DHWTemp available). See BoilerStatus4 to
30224 Boiler01Modulation
30229 Boiler06Modulation The running (“display”) modulation. This is
typically the actual running modulation
except under special circumstances when
30231 Boiler08Modulation 16 bit signed --- the boiler is running in a self-protection mode 0 - 100
(Op. Limit, ½ Fire Rate, etc.)
30232 Boiler09Modulation Boiler01 = Master or “Connected Boiler”
Boiler02 = Member01
…
30234 Boiler11Modulation Boiler16 = Member15
This is the current operating or active
setpoint. It may be:
1) The normal heating setpoint.
OperatingSetpoint 16 bit signed --- 40 - 220 °F
30240 2) The DHW setpoint if running in DHW
mode.
3) A calculated setpoint if running in Outdoor
Air Reset Mode
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Raw Data
Type
4) The 4-20mA (0-10V) setpoint.
16 bit signed The maximum number of boilers available to 0 - 16
30241 AvailableBoilers ---
fire.
30242 BTUHigh16
32 bit unsigned
30243 BTULow16
The system return temperature (if available).
See BoilerStatus4 to determine if the sensor
30247 SystemReturnTemp 16 bit signed --- is present. 32 – 250 °F
30265 SystemFlowHigh16 Boiler SystemFlow High (Upper) and Low

(Lower) 16 bit registers. To get Boiler
SystemFlow High (Upper) and Low (Lower)
16 bit registers. To get the actual
SystemFlow, the high and low 16 bit
registers must be combined (concatenated)
into a single 32 bit counter as:
32 bit unsigned 0.01 SystemFlowHigh16: SystemFlowLow16 0-1500 GPM

30266 SystemFlowLow16
Example
SystemFlow = ((SystemFlowHigh16 * 65536)
+ SystemFlowLow16) * 0.01
This value is either the system flow meter

reading or the value written to the
BMSFlowRateGPM register by the BMS.
The number of boilers currently running for
30269 HeatingBoilersOn 8 bit unsigned --- 0 – 16
heating.
The number of boilers currently running for
30270 DHWBoilersOn 8 bit unsigned --- 0 – 16
DHW.
The number of boilers currently running due
30271 ManualBoilersOn 8 bit unsigned --- 0 – 16
to a local override, T1, T2, AA/High Fire, etc.
Figure 65 MODBUS — BoilerStatus Flags

Bit Description Valid Values/Range
0 Pilot Valve 0 = closed, 1 = open
1 Blower Running 0 = off, 1 = running
2 Ignition Alarm 0 = ok, 1 = alarm
3 Valve Alarm 0 = ok, 1 = alarm
4 High Limit 0 = ok, 1 = tripped
5 Air Prove Switch 0 = open, 1 = closed
6 RESERVED (FACTORY)
7 Software Operator 0 = off, 1 = on
8 Header Sensor not Detected 0 = detected, 1 = not detected
9 Supply Sensor not Detected 0 = detected, 1 = not detected
10 Return Sensor not Detected 0 = detected, 1 = not detected
11 Outside Sensor not Detected 0 = detected, 1 = not detected
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Figure 65 MODBUS — BoilerStatus Flags

12 System Pump 0 = off, 1 = on
13 Combustion Air Damper 0 = off, 1 = on
14 Master Boiler 0 = Member, 1 = Master
15 Boiler Detected (at this address) 0 = not detected, 1 = detected
Figure 66 MODBUS — BoilerStatus2 Flags

0 Disabled 0 = enabled, 1 = disabled
1 Heat Demand 0 = no demand, 1 = demand (1)
2 Alarm 0 = ok, 1 = alarm
3 Failed 0 = ok, 1 = failed
4 Member Error 0 = ok, 1 = error
5 Boiler Running 0 = off, 1 = running
6 Pump Running 0 = off, 1 = running
7 Spare 3 Interlock 0 = open, 1 = closed
8 LWCO Interlock 0 = open, 1 = closed
9 VFD Interlock 0 = open, 1 = closed
10 Gas Prove Interlock 0 = open, 1 = closed
11 Spare 4 Interlock 0 = open, 1 = closed
12 Operator Interlock 0 = open, 1 = closed
13 Water Prove (Flow) Interlock 0 = open, 1 = closed
14 UV Sensor Air Prove Interlock 0 = open, 1 = closed
15 Main Valve 0 = closed, 1 = open

This BoilerStatus2 Heat Demand Flag is a combination of the Heat Demand input and the Modbus Heat Demand (40001).

Bit Bit Bit
0 AA High Fire 0 = off, 1 = on
1 Heat Demand (Local Override) 0 = off, 1 = on (1)
2 4-20mA Remote Enable 0 = off, 1 = on
3 Outdoor Air Reset Override 0 = off, 1 = on
4 T1 0 = off, 1 = on
5 T2 0 = off, 1 = on
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Bit Bit Bit
6 T3 0 = off, 1 = on
7 T4 0 = off, 1 = on
8 reserved for future use ---

This BoilerStatus3 Heat Demand Flag is Heat Demand input. On Member boilers, this indicates a “Local Override”.
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BoilerStatus4 Flags
0 DHW Enabled (1) 0 = off, 1 = on (menu)
DHW Mode had been enabled in the menus.

1 Combustion Air Damper Prove (1) 0 = not proven, 1 = proven
Status of Combustion Air Damper Prove Input J12B

2 Call Service Fault 0 = off, 1 = on
3 Air Switch (Blower) Fault 0 = off, 1 = on
4 --- ---
5 --- ---
6 --- ---
7 --- ---
8 --- ---
9 DHW Sensor not detected (1) 0 = detected, 1 = not detected
10 DHW Boiler (1) 0 = no, 1 = yes (DHW jumper cut)
This control board has been designated a DHW boiler by cutting the DHW
jumper (JPS1).
11 Operating Limit Clamp (1) 0 = off, 1 = clamped
Boiler input is being limited (clamped) due to a high supply (outlet)

temperature.
12 Firing boilers limited by value in BMS Flow Rate Register (1) 0 = not limited, 1 = limited
13 Firing boilers limited by value in BMS Limit Boilers Register (1) 0 = not limited, 1 = limited
14 Stack Sensor not detected (2) 0 = detected, 1 = not detected
15 System Return Sensor not detected (2) 0 = detected, 1 = not detected
(1) Available in firmware version 1.30+.

(2) Available in firmware version 2.00+.
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TROUBLESHOOTING HeatNet Control V3
Situation:
Troubleshooting The display is displaying random characters or the
control keeps resetting.
This section is included as an aide to help troubleshoot
problems with the setup and operation of the boiler. There may exist a grounding problem with the controller or
one of the boilers, pumps, contactors or other devices
connected to it. If all grounding is correct, there may be an
Situation: issue with radiated or induced electrical noise (interference).
Nothing happens when the power switch is turned This may be caused by, arcing across a contactors contacts
on. when starting a pump motor, or a large electrical load. It
may also be caused by, the ignition transformer being
1. If the Ignition Control is active, but the front panel improperly grounded, or the spark gap set incorrectly.
display is inactive check:
1. Attempt to identify the noise source:
a. Cable and cable polarity from the control board to
the display. 2. What is the boiler/controller trying to do at the time of
the failure?
b. J14 on control board. The transformer supplies
24vac to power the control. 3. Is the boiler on the same circuit as the noise source?
(The boiler should have isolated power.)
c. Check for 120vac on the primary of the
transformer and 24vac on the secondary. If one of 4. Are shielded sensor wires used? (Ensure the shields are
the 24vac interlocks has been shorted to ground or grounded only at the boiler control end.)
the 24vac output is low, the transformer may be
damaged or a 24vac circuit may be miss-wired. 5. Are any sensors or sensor wires located near a
transmitting antenna? (Move sensor.)
The H-Net control is equipped with resettable
fuses on the power input circuit. Wiring
power incorrectly to the unit will cause these Situation:
fuses to open. Once the incorrect wiring is
There are no heating boilers on.
corrected, the fuses should reset themselves in
less than 5 minutes. 1. Check the settings for WWS SETPOINT, WARM
WEATHER SHUTDOWN; if the outdoor air
temperature is above the WWS SETPOINT and
Situation: WARM WEATHER SHUTDOWN is set to YES, the
You get the error message for the Combustion Air circulator pump relay will be locked out and the heating
Damper. boilers will not fire.
1. The prove switch for the combustion air damper is not 2. If the water temperature is within the heating band
closing. Check to make sure the dampers are being around the setpoint, boilers will not come on. The water
controlled by the output relay. Also check to make sure temperature must fall below the lower band limit to
the prove switch is wired and working properly. begin firing boilers.
2. If (1.) has been done and you are using SPARE 1 and
you continue to get the error message, check the sensor Situation:
TYPE specified for sensor #5 in the sensors menu. If it Unable to change the # of Boilers in the BOILERS
is set to NONE the controller will not recognize the
menu.
closed circuit. Set the Sensor #5 to ON/OFF.
1. In H-Net method, the Futera III/Fusion-Series control
3. If you are not using the combustion air damper then it auto-detects the boilers in the system and adjusts the #
needs to be disabled in the AUX FUNCTIONS menu. of boilers accordingly.
2. Using H-NET, if the # of Boilers is not being adjusted

properly to the actual amount of boilers in the system,
check each boiler. There can only be (1) Master boiler,
but there can be up to 15 Member boilers. Currently, a
total of 16 boilers in a system.
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Situation: sources, such as: Motors, ignition controls,

The boilers menu only indicates 1 boiler, but there contactors etc…
are Member boilers connected and the amber light
blinks on all of the boilers communication’s jacks.
Situation:
1. Ensure that the latest version of firmware is installed on Only the MASTER boiler Fires, but the system has
all boilers. All boilers in a system must have the same many boilers and is using H-Net.
firmware revision.
1. In order for the MASTER boiler to act as a MASTER,
2. Ensure the proper termination is set on the Master and the header sensor must be set to TYPEZ, and there must
the last Member boiler. be a header sensor present. At power-up, the header
sensor is auto detected. If the temperature of the header
sensor at power-up is greater than –25 F and less than
Situation: 240 F it is considered a valid sensor. The boiler will
You get the error message – WATER FLOW default to the Member mode if the temperature is not in
this range and can only be run locally or by external
SWITCH or WAITING FOR FLOW.
inputs.
1. If the control does not sense a closed circuit at input
connection, WTR FLW. Check to make sure the circuit a. If the LOAD FACTORY DEFAULTS has been
for the circulator pump is correct, that the pump is used to restore all the default settings, the header
being energized, and that the flow prove switch is sensor has been set to NONE. This needs to be set
working properly. as stated in 1, and the header sensor will need to be
replaced or the temperature brought into a valid
2. If there is no flow prove switch, check to make sure that range. A power cycle of the boiler will detect the
a jumper wire has been hooked up to J11B, WTR FLW sensor if it is in the range as stated in 1.).
interlock.
b. The H-Net needs a communications cable daisy-
chained between boilers. Ensure that a good
connection is made on the communications board
Situation:
and that the lights on the dual RJ45 jack flash
H-Net boilers are detected but then lost and then (roughly twice a second). The MASTER is the only
detected again etc... one that should flash with no communications
cables plugged in.
1. The H-Net communications cable may be receiving
interference from the blower, ignition, or other form of
radiated electrical noise. Termination of the jumpers
may not be correct or there is more than one Master. Situation:
I am in CALIBRATE and I cannot fire the boiler to
a. Ensure that the termination jumpers are set on the adjust it.
MASTER boiler and only the LAST MEMBER
boiler. All of the other Member boilers should have 1. Only one, but any one of the T1-T2 inputs can be used
their termination jumpers in the non-terminated to start the boiler. All other inputs are disabled. This
position. method prevents an external control or Building
Management System from trying to control the boiler
b. There may be (2) or more MASTER boilers. while it is offline and being calibrated. If the boiler is
Ensure that only one header sensor is present and being used as a staged boiler controlled by an external
connected to the SYS/DHW input. There should be control, the staged inputs need to be disconnected
no wires or sensors connected to the SYS/DHW before CALIBRATION, since more than one of the T
input if the boiler is operating as a Member. This inputs may be closed by the external control.
input is auto detected and defines the boiler as a
MASTER.
Situation:
c. Ensure the cable to connect the H-Net is of a You have forgotten the password.
shielded or twisted pair type. Shielding of the cable
is required. 2. As a last resort, you can turn the controller off, then
depress and hold the ESC key while turning it back on.
d. Minimize the electrical interference by routing the This will load the default password “AAAAAA”.
communications cable away from electrical noise
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Situation: While in the operating limit band, the HeatNet control

Firmware update program starts to load, but then limits the input of the boiler. The boiler tries to deliver
stops, or does not load at all. the most input it can in an attempt to meet the called for
modulation % without tripping the operating limit.
1. Check that the termination shunts J3 and J6 are not in
the termination setting. If they are, remove them 2. If the boiler is constantly varying in blower speed and
temporarily while updating. Restore them for proper in the operating limit band there may be not enough
communication with a building management system. flow through the boiler or the Operating
Limit/Operating Limit Band may be improperly set.
2. Ensure that the USB driver for your PC/Laptop The Operating Limit/Operating Limit Band should not
computer is properly installed. overlap the heating band. This may occur when a
building management system is controlling the setpoint
3. Disconnect BMS or Protocessor Module if connected. and is setting the setpoint in the operating limit band.
3. Example: Setpoint set to 180F (by Building

Situation: Management) and the Operating Limit is set to 200F
with a 20F Operating Limit Band. When the boiler is
All HeatNet Boilers fire at the same time.
trying to deliver 180F to the load its supply temperature
1. This is usually caused by the HeatNet addresses on the would be a minimum of 180F. The beginning of the
Member boilers not being set. If the address on each Operating Limit Band (looks at supply temp) would be
boiler is not set, then all boilers will have address = 2 200F-20F = 180F. Now, when the Master is trying to
by default. When the Master boiler calls to fire boiler maintain setpoint at 180F, the boiler is trying to reduce
#2, all boilers with address #2 will fire. Set each input beginning at 180F at its supply sensor and as a
Member boiler to a unique address from 2-16. result, fighting the setpoint. The Operating Limit band
needs to be reduced in this case, while taking into
2. Check the ADD Boiler delay time to ensure it is at a account the Heat Band differential.
reasonable value. A setting of 0 will start all the boilers
at the same time.
Situation:
The Master boiler sees all of the Member boilers in
Situation: the system, but does not fire any of the Members.
The boiler is showing that it is running at 45% and
1. If the Master modulates to 100% without firing a
there is no fire in the sight glass.
Member boiler and the Member boilers are seen by the
1. The Boiler always shows its “called for” firing Master (in menu SETUP: BOILERS), then the Member
modulation %. This is not an indication of what the boilers are sending back offline status to the Master.
boiler is actually firing at. If the ignition control fails to
receive a call to fire (last interlock closed on terminal 6 a. The Member boilers may have an alarm or error
of the ignition control) the display will indicate the condition which would be indicated by a blinking
called for %. Check if the ignition control is in standby, boiler # in the Boilers Firing screen.
if so then the HeatNet control has closed the Start
contact on J5.10 (Limits) and is waiting for the Blower b. Ensure the HeatNet is set up properly: Amber
relay to close on the ignition control which is monitored lights blink on HeatNet Jacks. Only one Master
on J5.3 of the HeatNet control. boiler.
c. If the Member boiler is in Local Mode then it also

Situation: would not be called and report unavailable to the
Master.
I can hear the blower ramping up and down and
the firing rate is changing, but the display d. If the Local flow switch for the Local pump is
indicates it is running at the same modulation rate. wired to the System flow switch input this would
also create an offline condition. The Member needs
1. The Boiler always shows its “called for” firing
to detect system flow or have a jumper across that
modulation %. This is not an indication of what the
sensor input in order for the Member boiler to
boiler is actually firing at. In this case, the boiler is
report available status. The Local flow prove
trying to meet the called for modulation % which is switch must be wired to the Water Flow interlock
displayed, but is unable to do so. The boiler protects sensor input.
itself by looking at its supply water temperature and the
temperature is probably in the Operating Limit Band.
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Situation: HeatNet control to help eliminate electrical noise (VFD

We are using a BACnet or LonWorks bridge. We and spark pickup, power spikes, etc.) on the power
can talk to the bridge, but all of the data is zero (0) supply lines. Please download complete HeatNet
bridge installation instructions from the product web
or invalid.
site.
This condition usually indicates that the bridge is not
communicating with the HeatNet control. When operating a. When the ProtoCarrier is functional, the small
properly, the bridge continuously reads data from the boiler green surface mount TX and RX LEDs near the 6-
on the Modbus port into an internal buffer. When a BACnet pin connector (power and communications) should
or LonWorks read request is received, the buffered values be flashing regularly.
are placed in a BACnet or LonWorks packet and sent. If the
bridge has never been able to successfully read data from b. If the TX LED flashes very briefly about once per
the control, all data points will have their default value minute, the ProtoCarrier has most likely been
which is typically zero. In this situation, the control will also damaged, please contact Tech Services.
not respond to write commands; for instance changing the
setpoint. c. If either LED is always on, the ProtoCarrier has
most likely been damaged, please contact Tech
1. The control’s MODBUS ADDRESS must be set to one Services.
(1). This is set in the ADVANCED SETUP-
>DISTRIBUTED CONTROL menu. On older
(legacy) firmware this setting was also called the Situation:
CONSOLE ADDRESS. We are using a Building Management System
(BMS) to control the boilers. We can write the
2. The control’ BAUD (rate) must be set to 19200 and the setpoints, but they keep changing back to their
DATA FORMAT must be set to 8E1 (8 data bits, even
“default” values after approximately 60 seconds.
parity, 1 stop bit). On older (legacy) versions of
firmware, the DATA FORMAT was called PARITY 1. When using a BMS, the setpoint values work in
which must be set to EVEN. These settings are set in conjunction with the SETPOINT TIMER. The
the ADVANCED SETUP->COMMUNICATIONS SETPOINT TIMER is a failsafe feature used to help
menu. detect that a BMS is no longer working or
communicating with the control. The time must be
3. Check the termination on the BMS/Modbus port. If the regularly loaded with a predetermined number of
control is the first or last device on the Modbus RTU seconds (1 – 65535). Every second this value will
network, it should be terminated. For the short cable decremented. If it reaches zero, the local (permanently
runs (for instance when using a BACnet or LonWorks saved) values for the setpoints will be loaded. The
bridge on a Revision 1.x board), the termination should concept is that periodically (or every time a setpoint is
be in, but usually doesn’t matter. written), the BMS must write this value. If the value
reaches zero (0), the HeatNet control assumes that the
4. Check the wiring. The Modbus RTU (RS485) BMS in no longer functional and “safe” operational
connections on the HeatNet control are A(+), B(-), and values for the setpoints will be restored. As an
G (ground). Some systems use opposite polarity; A(-), example, if it is decided that the BMS will write the
B(+). Always use the polarity to determine the proper control every 5 minutes, you may decide to write 600
connections. A ground wire must always be used seconds (10 minutes) to the setpoint timer. If after 10
and a shielded twisted wire is STRONGLY minutes (5 minutes longer than the normal write
suggested. interval) the BMS has not written the timer, the saved
setpoint values will be restored.
5. The HeatNet LonWorks and BACnet bridges plug
directly into Revision 2.x+ boards. Legacy boards 2. As a convenience, the SETPOINT TIMER is
(Revision 1.x) required a ProtoCarrier to provide power automatically loaded with 60 seconds (if it has fallen
and the RS485 signal conversion to the bridge. The below 60) each time the setpoint is written. If you
RS845 signal conversion chips are easily damaged by decide to take advantage of this convenience, you
electrical noise, ground loops, and large differences in would need to write the setpoint periodically at less
ground potential between devices on the network. This than 1 minute intervals. This value can be adjusted up
is a common problem faced by all RS485 devices, not to 4 hours (instead of 60 seconds) using the
just the HeatNet control. To help eliminate grounding ADVANCED SETUP->COMMUNICATIONS
problems, nylon standoffs are required to isolate the SETPT TIME> menu.
bridge from the boiler chassis. The ProtoCarrier should
also be powered from the 24VDC output on the
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3. Newer firmware versions allow the SETPOINT feature can permanently disabled (or enabled) or can be
TIMER failsafe feature to be disabled by writing a zero adjusted up to 4 hours before a new value is written.
(0) to the timer. The feature will automatically revert This setting can be changed in the ADVANCED
back to the enabled state whenever the control is reset SETUP->COMMUNICATIONS menu.
or power cycled. The SETPOINT TIMER failsafe
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OPERATION HeatNet Control V3
Futera III/Fusion-Series HeatNet Control Run Screen
MASTER:SYSTEM SET
Press the UP or DOWN Arrow Keys
MEMBER: LOCAL SET
SYSTEM SET
to navigate the display screen.
Hold theBACK
RUN %100 SYSTEM SET RUN %100 LOCAL SET If the Header Sensor is present the
button down
menu will display SYSTEM SET,
for 5 seconds 158°F 158°F otherwise it will display LOCAL SET.
to enter the
SETUP menus
RUN %100 HEADER
The SETPOINT can be adjusted by
142°F pressing and holding the SELECT
button until the SETPOINT flashes.
RUN %100 SUPPLY Then use the UP and DOWN buttons
to change the value. Pressing the
162°F SELECT button saves the value.
CALIBRATE
RUN %100 OUTSIDE RUN %100 MIN VFD

CALIBRATE
50°F 25%
RUN %100 RETURN RUN %100 IGN VFD

CALIBRATE
90°F 30%
RUN %100 *STATUS RUN %100 MAX VFD

CALIBRATE
START 0
STOP 0 90%
The BLRS FIRING screen is used by the Master
boiler to indicate which boilers are firing. If the
boiler # is blinking a problem exists on that boiler. RUN %100 BLRS FIRING RUN %100
CALIBRATE
If a symbol is displayed, that positions boiler
1_2______P
was detected. If a ‘D’ is displayed, the Master is
controlling that boiler as a DHW boiler.To the far _________2
right the current active system pump is displayed
vertically as P1 or P2 (Pump 1 or Pump 2) DELTA TEMP
RUN %100 DELTA TEMP RUN %100
CALIBRATE
25°F 25°F
RUN %100 DHW TEMP RUN %100 DHW TEMP

CALIBRATE
157°F 157°F
RUN %100 DHW SETPT RUN %100 DHW SETPT

CALIBRATE
160°F 160°F
RUN %100 RUN %100

CALIBRATE
RUN %100 SYS RETRN RUN %100 SYS RETRN

CALIBRATE
NA NA
RUN %100 TACH RUN %100 TACH

CALIBRATE
5853 5853
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Futera III/Fusion-Series HeatNet Control Run Screen
CALIBRATE
RUN %100 SYS FLOW RUN %100 SYS FLOW
NA NA
RUN %100 DHW STATUS RUN %100 DHW STATUS

START 0 START 0
STOP 0 STOP 0
DHW screens are
available depending
RUN %100 DHW: RUN %100 DHW:
on the DHW mode of
operation.
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Futera III/Fusion-Series HeatNet V3 Control Menu Tree

HOME SCREEN
SYSTEM SET Press and HOLD BACK
RUN %100
button down for 5
seconds to enter the
140°F menu screen
MAIN MENU SCREEN

# OF BO ILERS 1
S E T UP L E A D B OI L E R # 0
ADVANCE D S E T UP HEAT BAND 40 ° F
V I E W L OG HNT 12
MB/MW 2000 v*
BO I L E RS
S E T P O I NT S
OUT DOOR A I R RE S E T LOCAL SET 16 0 ° F
OPERATE L IM 20 0° F
OPL I M BAND 2 0° F
ADVANCED MENUS S ETPT S OURCE AUTO
OA RESET OFF
WARM WEATHER SD: OFF
WWS SETPOINT 68°F
SET OA S E T POINTS
1 2 : 4 6 : 0 3P 0 2 / 2 0 13
H2O 7 7 ° F SE T 16 0 ° F WAT E R T E MP 140 ° F
OA NA MOD% 40 AT
M - - - - - - P S M PB - R M H I GH OA T EMP 7 0 ° F
NE X T
WAT E R T EMP 180 °F
AT
L OW OA T E MP 10 ° F
B AC K
PUMP OPT I ONS SYSTEM PUMP

N IGHT SE TB ACK LOCAL PUMP POST PRGE TIME 5m ROTAT ION: NONE
PUMP/VALVE OPTION PUMP ROTATION SYS TEM PUMPS: 2
OPT I ONS FLOW PROVE: 10s SUMMER PUMP JOG:OFF ROTATE T IME : 96HR
LOG / RUN T I ME
OVR ENAB IN WWS: OFF MORE MENUS
N I GHT SETBACK
DELTA TEMP ENAB OFF ZERO RUNT IME PUMP 1
DELTA TEMP 10 ° PUMP1 TIME 112HR
P O S T P R G E T I ME 5m PUMP2 TIME 250HR
TEMP SCALE F ALWAYS ENABLED OFF ALWAYS ENABLED OFF
KEY CL I CK ON
S K I P P A S S WO R D ON N ASTER PUMP/VALVE
M
B RI GHTNESS 50% REMAINS ON: OFF
LOCAL PUMP VFD: OFF
RUN HOURS
DATA LOG ENTRY
S I ZE
BOILER CYCLES
LOG/RUNTIME
AUX FUNCT I ONS COMBUST AIR DAMPER TYPE : L INKED COMMON
DOMESTIC HOT WATER ALARM SI L E NCE IN USE? YES
SYSTEM CLOCK FAILSAFE MODES INPUT: J12B PIN 7
HEAT EXCHANGER PROOF T IME 2:00
DHW BOILER? NO
T I ME 9 : 2 5 AM DHW SETPOINT 160°F
DAY OF WE E K T UE LOWER DHW DIFF 5°F
MONT H SEP UPPPER DHW DIFF 3°F
DAY 27
Y E AR 20 1 2 DHW PRIORITY? NO
POST PURGE 120S
USE SENSOR? NO
SHARING NO CYCLE
LOCAL PUMP OFF: YES
LOCAL DELAY 10S
PURGE TO THE: TANK
HYB SENSOR: SUPPLY
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Futera III/Fusion HeatNet V3 Control Advanced Menu Tree
DD II SS TT RR II BB UU TT EE DD CC TT RR LL H -NET MASTER YES

YES
M
MO ODDU ULLAARR BBO O IILLEERR SSEETT MASTER
MASTER TYPE: TYPE: AUTO
AUTO
AADDAAPPTTIIVVEE M MO ODD HH--N
NEETT AADDDDRREESSSS 255
255
FF IIRR IINNGG M MO ODDEE MODBUS
MODBUS ADDRESSADDRESS 11
AD
ADDD DDEELLAY
AY TTIIM
MEE
SSPPAACCEE HHEEAATTIIN
NGG
DDHHWW HHEEAATTIINNGG 44 MMIINUT
NUTEESS
00 SSEECCO
OND
NDSS
AADDDD BBOOIILLEERR DDEELLAAYY TTIIM
MEE
SSHHEEDD BBO
OIILLEERR DDEELLAAYY
M
MO ODDULULAT
ATEE DDEELLAAYY SSHHEEDD DDEELLAY
AY TTIIM
MEE
M
MO ODD MMAAXX -- LLAASSTT FFIIRREE
22 MMIINUT
NUTEESS
00 SSEECCO
OND
NDSS
M
MO ODD MMO ODDEE:: AD
ADAPT
APTIIVVEE
DDRROOPP DDO
OWWN: N: OON N PI
PILLOOTT
DDEELLAY
AY RREELLEEAS
ASEE :: 00ss M
MOODDUL
ULAT
ATEE DDEELLAY
AY TTIIM
MEE
00 M
MIINUT
NUTEESS
MMOODDEE TTRRUUEE 1100 SSEECCO
OND
NDSS
MMIINN RRUUNNTTIIM
MEE:: 1100 HHRRss
MMIINN OOFFFFTTIIM
MEE 00m
m
M SSTTO
OPP M
MOODD M
MAX
AX
MOORREE MMEENNUUSS
FFIIRRIINNGG PPRRIIO
ORRIITTYY :: 22 %
% 7700
FFIIRRIINNGG M MOODDEE
BBAASSEE LLOOAADDIINNGG PPRREEDDIICCTT SSTTAARRTT:: YYEESS SSTTAARRTT PPRRIIO
ORRIITTYY 11
SSEENNSSOORRSS SSEETT:: FFIIRRSSTT
44--2200m mAA IINNPPUUTT BBAASSEE LLO SSTTO OPP PPRRIIO
ORRIITTYY 11
OAADD BBOOIILLEERRSS:: 00 SSEETT:: LLAASSTT
SSTTAARRTT >> MMO ODD 9955
SSTTOOPP FFIIRRSSTT O
OUUTTSS IIDDEE
DDEELLAAYY TTIIM
MEE 1100mmiinnss PPLLAACCEE AA PPRREECC II SSII O
ONN
11KK O ORR 11OOKK RREESS II SSTTOORR
SSEENNSSO ORR AASSSS IIGGNNM
MEENNTTSS O ONN CCHHAANNNNEELL ## ____
SSEENNSSO ORR ## NNOONNEE TTRRIIM
M O MSS == __ __ __
OHHM
TTYYPPEE 00-- 1100VV
CAL
CAL II BBRRAA TTEE?? NNOO
M VVAALLUUEE SSEETT!!
TTRRIIM
ANAL
ANALOOGG IIN
N CCHHANNE
ANNELL ::11
PPAASSSSW
WOORRDD CCHHANNE
CCO ANNELL MMOODDEE::
OMMM MUNI
UNICCATATIIOONSNS
LLOOAD
AD DDEEFFAUL
AULTTSS 4m
4 mAA SSEETTPOPOIINT
NT 68°F
68°F
BBLLO
OWWEERR SSEETTTT II NG
NGSS 2200mmAA SSEETTPOPOIINT
NT 200
200°F
°F
CCHHAANNGGEE PPAASS SSW WO
ORRDD BBOOIILLEERR SSTTAR
ARTT 44..11mA
11mA
OOLL DD :: -- -- -- -- -- -- PRIO
PRIORIT RITYY NO
NORM RMALAL
NNEEW :
W : -- -- -- -- -- --
CCO OMMM MUNI
UNICCAT
ATIIOONSNS IINNTTRRLLKK AASSSSIIGGNNM
MEENNTTSS
LLOOAD
AD DDEEFFAUL
AULTTSS SSYYSSTTEEMM FFLLO OW W:: O
ONN
33..0% BBLLO OWWEERR SSEETTTT II NG
NGSS CC OOM MMMUUNN II CCAATT II O
ONNSS
AACCCCEELLEERRAATTEE 0%//SS
22..0% SSYYSSTTEEM BBAAUUDD 1199220000
DDEECCEELLEERRAT
ATEE 0%//SS M DDAATTAA FFO
SSO ORRMMAATT 88EE11
OFFTT SSTTAR
ARTT SSEECCSS :: 22 SSEETTPPO
OIINNTT TTIIM
MEERR OONN
LLO
OAADD FF IIRRM
MWWAARREE
FFAC ORRYY CCAA LL??
ACTT O NO
NO SSO
OUURRCCEE UUSSBB DDRRIIVVEE
FFAC
ACTT O
ORRYY RREE SSEETT?? NO
NO
PPRROODDUUCCTT:: M MBB//MMW2 W2000000

CCOONF
NFIIGGURUREE II NT
NTEERRLLKS
KS CCOONNDDEENNSSIINNGG YYEESS
LLO
OAD
AD FF II RRMMW WAR
AREE BBTTUU IINN 22000000,,000000
OOPT
PTIIOON:
N: NO
NO O OPT
PTIIO
ON N M
MO ORREE M MEENNUUSS
BBO
OII LLEERR TTYYPE
PE
BBLLOOWWEERR:: VVFFDD
M
MAASSSS MMEEDDIIUUMM
TTUURRNNDDO OWWNN 55 :1
:1
AALLTTIITTUUDDEE:: << 22000000FFTT
Page 120
WORKSHEET HeatNet Control V3
Worksheet
SETUP MENU
BOILERS
# of BOILERS
LEAD STAGE
HEAT BAND °
SETPOINTS
SYSTEM/LOCAL SETPOINT °
OPERATE LIMIT °
OP LIM BAND °
SETPOINT SOURCE
OUTDOOR AIR RESET °
OA RESET
WARM WEATHER SD
WWS SETPOINT °
SET OA SETPOINTS
WATER TEMP °
@
HIGH OA TEMP °
WATER TEMP °
@
LOW OA TEMP °
PUMP OPTIONS
SYSTEM PUMP
POST PURGE TIME
PUMP ROTATION
ROTATION:
SYSTEM PUMPS:
ROTATE TIME:
MORE MENUS
ZERO RUNTIME PUMP
PUMP1 TIME
PUMP2 TIME
ALWAYS ENABLED
SUMMER PUMP JOG
OVR ENAB IN WWS
LOCAL PUMP
DELTA TEMP ENAB
DELTA TEMP °
POST PRGE TIME s
ALWAYS ENABLED
PUMP/VALVE OPTION
Page 121
REMAINS ON:
LOCAL PUMP VFD
FLOW PROVE
NIGHT SETBACK
SETBACK ENTRY 1 2 3 4
ENTRY IS
SETBACK ° ° ° °
SETBACK TIME
START DAY
TIME
END DAY
TIME
OPTIONS
TEMP SCALE °
KEY CLICK
SKIP PASSWORD
BRIGHTNESS %
LOG/ RUNTIME
RUN HOURS
DATA LOG ENTRY
SIZE
BOILER CYCLES
AUX FUNCTIONS
COMBUST AIR DAMPER
TYPE:
IN USE?
INPUT:
PROOF TIME
ALARM SILENCE SWITCH
IN USE
INPUT:
FAILSAFE MODES
H-NET COMM LOST
LOW TEMP:
TEMP <
HEAT EXCHANGER
EXCHGR DELTA T
LIMIT-> HALF RATE
SEND RETURN
TEMP DISAB
TEMP<
DOMESTIC HOT WATER
DHW BOILER?
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DHW SETPOINT
LOWER DHW DIFF
UPPER DHW DIFF
DHW PRIORITY?
POST PURGE
USE SENSOR?
SHARING
LOCAL PUMP OFF
LOCAL DELAY
PURGE TO THE
HYB SENSOR:
SYSTEM CLOCK
ADVANCED SETUP
DISTRIBUTED CTRL
CONTROL
MASTER TYPE
H-NET ADDRESS
MODBUS ADDRESS
MODULAR BOILER SET
SPACE HEATING
ADD BOILER DELAY
SHED BOILER DELAY
MODULATE DELAY TIME
MOD MAX – LAST FIRE %
DHW HEATING
ADD BOILER DELAY
SHED BOILER DELAY
MODULATE DELAY TIME
MOD MAX – LAST FIRE %
RELEASE MODULATION
ADAPTIVE MOD
MOD MODE:
DROP DOWN
DELAY RELEASE
FIRING MODE
MODE
MIXED
START PRIORITY 1
SET:
STOP PRIORITY 1
SET:
MIN RUNTIME
MIN OFF TIME
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FIRING PRIORITY
PREDICT START
BASE LOADING
BASE LOAD BOILERS:
START > MOD
STOP
DELAY TIME
SENSORS
SENSOR #
SYS
TYPE OUTDSIDE SUPPLY R E T U R N H E A D E R DHW STACK
RET
8
4-20mA INPUT
ANALOG IN CHANNEL:
CHANNEL MODE: 1 2
4mA SETPOINT
20mA SETPOINT
BOILER START
PRIORITY
PASSWORD
COMMUNICATIONS
BAUD
DATA FORMAT
SETPOINT TIMER
SETPT TIME
FLOWMETER
FLOWMETER
GLYCOL MIX
INPUT TYPE
LOWEST FLOW
HIGHEST FLOW
FULL SCALE
FLOW FACTOR
SYSTEM
CONFIGURE INTERLKS
INTRLK ASSIGNMENTS
SYSTEM FLOW… ON
LOAD FIRMWARE
OPTION: Version:
BOILER TYPE
PRODUCT
CONDENSING
BTU IN
BLOWER
MASS
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TURNDOWN
ALTITUDE
CALIBRATION SETTINGS
MIN VFD
IGN VFD
MAX VFD
Page 125
APPENDIX A HeatNet Control V3
Type II Thermistor Resistance/Temperature Table
Temp C Temp F Resistance Temp C Temp F Resistance
-40 -40 336,450 60 140 2,488
-35 -31 242,660 65 149 2,083
-30 -22 176,960 70 158 1,752
-25 -13 130,410 75 167 1,479
-20 -4 97,072 80 176 1,255
-15 5 72,951 85 185 1,070
-10 14 55,326 90 194 915.4
-5 23 43,326 95 203 786.6
0 32 32,650 100 212 678.6
5 41 25,391 105 221 587.6
10 50 19,899 110 230 510.6
15 59 15,711 115 239 445.2
20 68 12,492 120 248 389.6
25 77 10,000 125 257 341.9
30 86 8,057 130 266 301.0
35 95 6,531 135 275 265.8
40 104 5,326 140 284 235.4
45 113 4,368 145 293 209.0
50 122 3,602 150 302 186.1
55 131 2,986
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This instruction manual applies only to version 3.x

Also read and follow:

Futera III Boiler manual or

Copyright 2019 Mestek, Inc.

Features & Specifications ......................................................................................................................... 7

Heating Control Methods ........................................................................................................................ 22

Domestic Hot Water Methods ................................................................................................................. 28

Using the 4-20mA input (OPTIONAL) ..................................................................................................... 55

Circulator Pump Options ........................................................................................................................ 57

Auxiliary Function Options ..................................................................................................................... 59

Category 1 Venting .................................................................................................................................. 63

Status Screen Fault Display.................................................................................................................... 80

2. A boiler, in a Boiler Network, using the HeatNet®

Figure 1 Heat band Member

Any standalone boiler will perform

The ADAPTIVE MOD menus are disabled

8. Enhanced boot loader and firmware storage. One

Hardware Version 3.x Control

Control Microprocessor based PID modulating control (NOT a safety limit)

Environment -40 °F to 140 °F, <90% RH non-condensing

Input Power 24 VAC, 500 mA

K8 on J4.2 &.6 for Base Loading

AC Interlocks 24 VAC – 120 VAC input

4-20mA, 0-10 VDC

Dimensions 9” wide: 6” high: 2” deep

RS485 MODBUS Modbus RTU

Boiler-to-Boiler HeatNet (H-Net)

Network Optional LonWorks, BACnet available bridge to MODBUS port

Components & Accessories

Part Number Component Description

The Master now checks all of the runtimes to determine

Figure 3 Mixed Boilers: Example: Condensing/Non-Condensing

In the example Mixed Boilers: Condensing/Non-

Start/Stop Priority Conditions temperature on the Master is used to provide a difference

Selections (always the lowest runtime first):

When running non condensing boilers at low

Now, if (1) MB/MW 500 (one of the MB/MW 500s was

If CB/CW Fusion boilers are substituted for the MB/MW

Figure 10 Boiler System Response 2 Figure 12 Boiler System Response 4

Blr 1+2+3 (3000 MBTU)

Blr 1+2+3 (4250 MBTU) 1.00

The Boiler System Response 4 graph illustrates another

1.00 Mixed System Type 2:

An MB/MW 500 running with a MB/MW 1250 may not be

A system employing this redundancy where (1) is allowed

When running with a remote BMS setpoint, care must be

If the firmware version for a HeatNet V2

board is at least 3.47(or a version 3

board), the non-condensing boiler may hold itself off from

In order to use this feature, the version 2 board would

SETUP: AUX FUNCTIONS: HEAT EXCHANGER: Figure 15 Boiler System Response 5

OFF The Master sends its return

SYS RET The Master sends the system 0.80

return temperature to all boilers 0.70

Figure 17 Mixed Boilers: Example: Condensing/Non-Condensing

Short cycling may occur when a firing rate is

external control is not present, has failed, or needs to be Master boiler

Figure 20 Example: 4–20 mA connections

Method 4: Close this AA contact