iK KIT - CONTROLLER WITH LCD SCREEN

FOR UNIVERSAL INSTALLATION

This instruction sheet is an integral part of the booklet provided with the appliance that the accessory is installed on. Refer to this document
for the GENERAL WARNINGS.

DESCRIPTION
Controller with LCD screen for universal installation
The iK controller can be used to set: operating mode (OFF / cooling /
heating / AUTO / FAN), fan speed (Max / Med / Min / AUTO), temperature set point by electronic thermostat. Combined with the (i)-HB power
board, it manages the main valve (cooling/heating - 2-pipe system) and
additional valve (heating mode - 4-pipe system). Control of ON/OFF
and modulating valves with 0-10V signal or 3-position valves (230 Vac
or 24 V). Management of air temperature and minimum water temperature probes. Management of Master-Slave local networks with up to 8
LIFE series fan coils.
The user interface can be integrated into centralised Building Management Systems (e.g. Climaveneta Idrorelax) compatible with the Modbus
protocol.
The iK controller can also display and configure user operating parameters; moreover, the parameters set on other controllers and/or (i)-HB

LIFE power boards connected to the local network can also be displayed and set.
The controller is quick and easy to install, thanks to the two-wire connection and either wall mounting or plug-in assembly on the unit.
The iK interface controls fan speed continuously in AUTO speed mode.
When iK is used with i-LIFE fan coils featuring continuous modulation,
the speed can be set manually based on six preset steps; when used
with a-LIFE and a-LIFE HP fan coils, on the other hand, three manual
speed settings are available.
The iK controller is powered directly by the (i)-HB power board installed
on the side of the fan coil.
To switch the iK interface off, press the (

) button.

Temperature control

AUTO
C

MS
SET

The desired room temperature can be set using

the UP and DOWN buttons, in the range
between +14C and +30C.
If connected as Slave: +/- 2C variation from
the Master set point
Operating mode selection

AUTO
P1
1

P2

P3
4

P4
5

T2
T1

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The operating mode can be selected using the

button.
Cooling mode
Heating mode
Automatic operating mode
Fan mode
Manual mode

The fan speed can be set using the

button.
Pressing the button repeatedly cycles through
the speed settings.
The iK controller operates in automatic speed
mode or based on six preset speed steps.
Maximum fan speed

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P1

2
0
T2
T1

AUTO

MS
SET

P2

P3

P4

AUTO

Fan speed selection

Minimum fan speed

Automatic fan speed

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Technical specifications
Indoor air temperature sensor
Thermostat control range
Storage temperature
Maximum storage humidity
Operating temperature
Maximum operating humidity
Index of protection
Case material
Colour
Dimensions
Weight

10 kOhm @ T = 25 C
+14C to 30C 0,5C
0C / +85 C
90% (non-condensing)
0 C / +55 C
90% (non-condensing)
IP 30
PC+ABS (V0 flame retardant)
RAL 9003 (white)
120 x 75 x 25 mm
0,265 kg

PACKAGING CONTENTS
Description
iK controller with LCD screen
Instruction sheet
Fastening bracket
Fastening screws
Air temperature probe

Qty.
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DESCRIPTION OF IK CONTROLLER BUTTONS AND DISPLAY

Symbol

Description
OFF
Probe alarm
Keypad locked
Cooling operating mode
Heating operating mode
Fan operating mode
Automatic operating mode

Symbol

Electric heaters

Description Main function

MODE

Select operating mode

Master interface

OFF

Shut down fan coil or local network/zone

Slave interface

FAN

Select fan speed

Programming mode accessed

UP

Increase unit value go to next parameter

Temperature setting

DOWN
TIMER

Decrease unit value go back to previous

parameter
Select manual operating mode - program
weekly timer

Degrees centigrade
Fan speed step (1 - 6)
Automatic fan speed

DESCRIPTION OF BUTTON COMBINATIONS

Symbol

Description
Sleep function

Manual operating mode

(without weekly timer)

(5 sec)

Sleep function

Fast value increase (5 sec)

Timer: preset operating programs

Fast value decrease (5 sec)

Timer: weekday (1: Monday - 7: Sunday)

Program weekly timer set controller clock (5 sec)

+
+

Timer: operating temperature levels

Modify/display parameters set on the devices

connected to the local network (10 sec)
Lock iK controller keypad

Timer: operating time intervals

DESCRIPTION OF THE FUNCTIONS

Main operating modes:
- Cooling
- Heating
- Auto operating mode
- Fan operating mode
- Automatic fan speed
- Weekly timer
COOLING operating mode
Cooling mode is set by pressing MODE until the
symbol is shown.
In this mode, control characteristics on calling are managed as follows:
- the cooling mode valve is always ON;
- the heating mode valve is always OFF;
- the fans are always enabled based on the Too Cool function and
operate at the set fan speed;

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HEATING operating mode

Heating mode is set by pressing MODE until the
symbol is shown.
In this mode, control characteristics on calling are managed as follows:
- the cooling mode valve is always OFF;
- the heating mode valve is always ON;
- the fans are always enabled based on the Hot Start function and
operate at the set speed;

AUTO operating mode

The iK controller selects the operating mode automatically based on the
type of system configured:
- 2-pipe system: operating mode selected based on the temperature
read by the water or air temperature probe;
- 4-pipe system: operating mode selected based on the temperature
read by the air temperature probe;

Fan operating mode

Sleep function

Fan speed can be set manually on the iK controller, pressing

in
correspondence of
.
- fan is always working according fan speed set (auto fan speed is not
active).
- the cooling mode valve is always OFF;
- the heating mode valve is always OFF;

The Sleep function is activated by pressing the

onds. The controller then behaves as follows:

Automatic fan speed

Fan speed is controlled automatically based on the difference between
the set point and the room temperature.
The greater the difference, the faster the fan speed.

Periodical fan operation

This function prevents air stratification and helps the air temperature
probe measure the room temperature more accurately. i.e. closer to the
temperature perceived by the user.
This function is active in both cooling and heating mode.
The unit always operates at minimum speed.

Hot Start function

Available in heating mode only.
This function starts the fan only if the water is warm enough (T 32C),
to avoid blowing cold air into the room.
This function is not available when the electric heater is installed.
The Hot Start temperature can be set by parameter, see the table of
configurable parameters.

button for 5 sec-

COOL mode
- Fan at minimum speed
- Operating at minimum speed, the unit automatically increases the set
point by 1C at 1 hour intervals for a total of 6 hours.
The fan coil is then automatically switched off.
- The controller remains OFF until the user next selects the desired
operating mode.
- If during the Sleep function the user changes any settings on the keypad (set point or fan speed), the controller will operate according to
the new settings made by the user, disabling SLEEP function.
Set point
Controller
OFF

Step
Step
COOL
set point

Function
activated

change
set point t

change
set point t

end
set point t

Hours

Too Cool function

Available in cooling mode.
This function starts the fan only if the water in the coil is cold enough (T
18 C).
The Too Cool temperature can be set by parameter, see the table of
configurable parameters.

Weekly timer operation

The iK controller can operate based on a weekly timer, using four preset
programs and one custom user program.
The set point is managed using two temperature levels (T1, T2, OFF)
over set time intervals.
The iK thermostat used preset temperature levels based on the weekly
timer settings and the operating mode (cooling or heating).

iK controller backlighting
The iK controller has an LCD display backlit by white LEDs.
The screen switches off automatically 20 seconds after the last button is
pressed; after the set inactivity time, screen brightness is reduced automatically.
If the backlighting is off, pressing a button does not activate the associated function, but rather switches the display back on; pressing the button again or another button activates the associated function. It is possible to set backlighting and time of automatic switching off.

HEAT mode
- Fan at minimum speed
- Operating at minimum speed, the unit automatically reduces the set
point by 1C at 1 hour intervals for a total of 6 hours.
The fan coil is then automatically switched off.
- The controller remains OFF until the user selects the desired operating mode.
- If during the Sleep function the user changes any settings on the keypad (set point or fan speed), the controller will operate according to
the new settings made by the user, disabling SLEEP function.
Set point
HEAT
set point
Step
Controller
OFF

Step

Function
activated

change
set point t

change
set point t

end
set point t

Hours

Electric heaters
The LIFE fan coils can be fitted with electric heaters with various power
output ratings. The following control logic can be selected:
- 2-pipe unit with control heater = the electric heaters are the only
source of heat;
- 2-pipe unit with supplementary heater = the heaters augment the
heating capacity delivered by the main coil in heating mode.
The electric heaters can only be installed on the production line in place
of the additional coil and only for three-row fan coils.
Heater management is set directly using the dipswitches on the (i)-HB
LIFE power board installed on the side of the fan coil.
Units with the electric heaters on can only operate at the preset maximum speed.

The following preset parameters apply to both the COOL function and
the HEAT function:
- Step: temperature increase / decrease for each unit of time.
DEFAULT = 1C
- change set point t: time after which the set point is changed.
DEFAULT = 1 hour
- end function t: time after which the Sleep function ends.
DEFAULT = 6 hours
The Sleep function parameters cannot be modified by the end user.

Building Management System connection

The iK controller can be integrated into a BMS for centralised management and supervision (e.g. Climaveneta Idrorelax) using the Modbus
RTU protocol, after having installed the RS485 kit - interface for centralised management systems on the (i)-HB LIFE power board fitted on
the side of the fan coil.

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MASTER-SLAVE INTEGRATION
The iK controller can manage Master-Slave systems with up to 8 LIFE
fan coils using a simple two-wire connection.
The iK controller can be set as:
- "Global" user interface: the controller acts as the Master and manages operation of all the units. All the fan coils connected to the network will operate in the same mode.
- "Private" user interface: if one unit needs to operate in different condi-

tions from the Master controller, the controller managing this fan coil
can be enabled as a Slave and some operating modes can be set differently from the Master.
For this configuration, the address of the controller set as Slave and
the corresponding power board installed on the fan coil must be set
using the dipswitches.

Master

Slave

1....
Fan-coil

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2....
Fan-coil

8....
Fan-coil

INSTALLATION
The controller must be installed by qualified personnel.
- Before installing the controller, power to the fan coil must be disconnected.
- The iK controller kit with LCD screen can be installed either as a plugin device (on the unit) or on the wall.

- Connect the cable (B) to the (i)-HB power board as shown in the
wiring diagram.
- Press the controller lightly to couple it onto the plastic support.
Make the connections as shown in the wiring diagram

Installing the iK controller on the unit

- Remove the casing as illustrated in the fan coil installation manual.
- Run the wiring through the opening on the controller support base.

cable B
ON

OFF

Installing the iK controller on the wall

The controller must be installed by qualified personnel. For optimum
room temperature control, the wall-mounted iK controller must be
installed in a position that represents the reference temperature for the
home. For correct installation, remember that the iK wall-mounted electronic thermostat:
- must be installed on a wall, where possible on the inside, that is not
crossed by hot or cold water pipes;
- must be mounted around 1.5 m from the floor;
- non not be installed near doors or windows, cooking appliances, radiators, fan coils or in general affected by situations that may cause disturbance to the temperature measured.
To fasten the iK controller to the wall, proceed as follows:
- separate the top shell from the bottom shell by pressing the plastic tabs
with a screwdriver, levering it on catches;
- use the bottom shell as a drilling template to mark the holes on the wall;
- drill the holes on the wall;
- run the electrical connections through the opening in the middle of the
bottom shell;
- after having completed the connections, replace the top shell on the
bottom shell.

NO

NO
YES
1,5 m

The iK controller has been designed for assembly in the following types
of flush mounting switch boxes:
- For brick walls, 2- or 3-gang flush mounting boxes, fastening the controller directly to the 2-gang box and using the fastening bracket for
the 3-gang box.
- For light walls (e.g. plasterboard) 1- or 2-gang boxes, fastening the
controller directly to the box and making sure any parts of the flush
mounting box that protrude from the outline of the controller are painted the same colour as the wall.
The connection cable between the wall-mounted controller and the
fan coil must be continuous; if joints are needed, these must be soldered and suitably protected.
Connection cables must run in separate conduits from the power
cables (230 Vac).
Never connect more than two wires to the same terminal on the wallmounted controller.
The controller shown in the drawings is purely indicative and used as
a guide for installation. The unit actually supplied may differ from the
illustrations.

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WATER TEMPERATURE AND AIR TEMPERATURE PROBE INSTALLATION

Water and air temperature probes are required for correct operation of
the iK interface for universal installation.
The probes are wired directly to the (i)-HB power board.

Water temperature probe installation

- Run the water temperature probe through the holes on the side of the
fan coil.
- If no valves are installed, insert the water temperature probe (black
cable) into the special probe socket on the rows of the main coil (2pipe system). If the fan coil has been configured for 4-pipe systems,
install the additional water temperature probe in the socket on the
additional heating coil.
- If on the other hand valves are installed, insert the water temperature
probes in the corresponding sockets, based on the type of system (2pipe or 4-pipe).
For correct installation of the water temperature probe, use conductive paste to improve contact between the probe and the socket and
fasten the probe with a clamp.

Air temperature probe installation

- If the iK controller is installed on the wall, the air temperature probe
inside the controller is used.
The remote air temperature probe does not need to be installed.
- If however the iK controller is installed on the unit, the remote air temperature supplied with the iK controller kit must be used, connecting it
as shown in the wiring diagram. When connected, the air temperature
probe is automatically recognised by the power board.
- To enable the remote air temperature probe, set the dipswitches as follows:
- iK controller interface: DIP 4 ON
- (i)-HB power board: DIP 4 ON
When positioning the probes, remember that the (i)-HB power
board is located on the side of fan coil, as shown in the figure.
The air/water temperature probes are recognised using plug&play
logic; no parameters need to be set following installation.

Incorrect positioning of the water temperature probe will affect correct operation of the Hot Start and Too Cool functions.
Disconnection of the water temperature probe disables the Hot Start
and Too Cool functions.

OPENING FOR WATER

TEMPERATURE PROBE

WATER TEMPERATURE PROBE

INSTALLATION POSITION

OPENING FOR AIR

TEMPERATURE PROBE

AIR TEMPERATURE PROBE

INSTALLATION POSITION

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ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
Make sure that the main system switch is in the OFF position before
performing the electrical connections.
Power to the iK interface is supplied directly by the (i)-HB power board
installed on the side of the fan coil.
A two-wire bus connection is used, no other connections are needed.

The two-wire bus connection is used for both communication and

power supply to the interfaces.
The expansion kits shown on the connection wiring diagram are
additional boards used in combination with the (i)-HB power board
and have their own terminal block.

Recommended cable BELDEN 9841 AWG24.

Minimum cross-section allowed AWG24 (e.g. BELDEN model 9841
shielded cable). Maximum cross-section allowed AWG20 (e.g. BELDEN
model 9272 shielded cable).

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WEEKLY TIMER PROGRAMS

The iK controller can work in cooling or heating mode using the weekly timer, with one of four preset programs or one custom user program.
Before setting the desired timer program, the clock needs to be set.

Setting the timer clock

- Switch on the iK controller
- Press
- Main screen displayed

- Press

for 5 s

- Timer programming mode accessed

- Set the hour value

- Press

or

- Press

to save

- Set the minutes value

- Press

or

- Press

to save

- Set the weekday

- Press

or

- Press

to save

Weekday:
1: Monday
2: Tuesday
3: Wednesday
4: Thursday
5: Friday
6: Saturday
7: Sunday

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- To change the set time press

- Press

and start the procedure again.

to save the set time and return to the Main screen.

Programming the weekly timer

- Preset program P1

Weekly timer symbols:

- timer program (P1 - P2 - P3 - P4);
- weekday (1 - 7);
- operating temperature level (T1 - T2 - OFF);
Weekly timer operating logic
The weekly timer works based on the following operating logic:

- Preset program P2

Heating mode
If T < T1 or T2 system control active
If T > T1 or T2 set point reached
Cooling mode
If T < T1 or T2 set point reached
If T > T1 or T2 system control active

- Preset program P3

- Preset program P4

The operating temperature levels are activated based on the signal

from the weekly timer program set for the different time intervals:
- Temperature set point T2: levels T1 and T2 on;
- Temperature set point T1: level T1 on;
- OFF: both temperature levels are off;
The temperature levels flash in relation to the current time:
- If the temperature set point is T2, T1 and T2 flash (1.5 s ON / 0.5 s
OFF);
- If the temperature set point is T1, T1 flashes (1.5 s ON / 0.5 s OFF);
- If temperature control is OFF, T1 flashes (0.5 s ON / 1.5 s OFF);
In weekly timer operation, the display shows the operating temperature
set by the current program.
If the iK controller is working in Manual operating mode, the display
shows

- Custom user program

; no timer program active.

When using the weekly timer functions, the fan speed is controlled
automatically.
In Master-Slave configuration, only the Master controller can activate
the weekly timer. The operating program is applied to all the units
connected in the local network. If settings are modified on the Slave,
when the next time interval starts, the Master controller applies new
settings defined by the timer to all the units connected in the local
network.

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Preset timer programs

The iK controller can operate in timer mode using preset programs. To select the program, proceed as follows:

- Switch on the iK controller

- Press
- Main screen displayed
-

comes on if the controller is set as Master

comes on if the controller is set as Slave

- Press

- Press

to set cooling

or heating

operating mode

to select required timer program (P1 - P2 - P3 - P4).

The preset timer programs have temperature set points corresponding to levels T2 and T1, depending on the operating mode.
These can also be set by the user.
Heating operating mode
T1 = 18 C / T2 = 20 C
Cooling operating mode
T1 = 25 C / T2 = 28 C

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Preset timer programs for cooling operating mode

Preset timer program P1

Preset timer program P2

Sunday

Sunday
T2
T1

T2
T1
0

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Monday
T2
T1

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T1
0

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Tuesday

10

12

Tuesday

T2
T1

T2
T1
0

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Wednesday

10

12

Wednesday

T2
T1

T2
T1
0

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Thursday

10

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Thursday

T2
T1

T2
T1
0

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Friday

10

Friday

T2
T1

T2
T1
0

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Saturday

10

Saturday

T2
T1

T2
T1
0

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22

Preset timer program P3

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Preset timer program P4

Sunday

Sunday
T2
T1

T2
T1
0

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12

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18

20

22

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Monday

Monday
T2
T1

T2
T1
0

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Tuesday

Tuesday
T2
T1

T2
T1
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Wednesday

Wednesday
T2
T1

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Thursday
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T1

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Friday
T2
T1

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T1
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Saturday

Saturday
T2
T1

T2
T1
0

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22

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Preset timer programs for heating operating mode

Preset timer program P1

Preset timer program P2

Sunday

Sunday

T2
T1

T2
T1
0

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Tuesday

T2
T1

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T1
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T1

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T1

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T1
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Preset timer program P3

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Preset timer program P4

Sunday

Sunday

T2
T1

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T1
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10

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T2
T1

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T1
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Tuesday

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Tuesday

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T1

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T1
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Wednesday

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T1

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T1
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T2
T1

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T1

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Saturday

T2
T1

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T1
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Custom weekly timer program

The iK controller can operate in timer mode using a program customised by the user. To configure this program, proceed as follows:

- Switch on the iK controller

- Press
- Main screen displayed
-

comes on if the controller is set as Master

comes on if the controller is set as Slave

- Press

- Press

to set cooling

or

heating operating mode

to select the custom user program.

- The symbols corresponding to the preset timer programs (P1 - P2 P3 - P4) are off.
- By default the weekly timer for the custom program is completely off;
if selected, the fan coil will stop operating.
-

flashes to indicate that the unit is off due to the timer.

- The following symbols remain on:

the room temperature.

- Mantenere premuto
timer personalizzabile.
- Hold

or

, the operating mode and

per 5 sec per programmazione programma

for 5 seconds to set the custom timer program.

- Programming mode is active if temperature levels T2 - T1 flash

- Hour value 00 / day 1
- The day (1 7) being set will be displayed
- Programming starts from 00 hours on day 1
When setting the custom timer program, the OFF symbol flashes until
the program has been set.

- Press

or

to set the temperature level, T2 - T1 - OFF

- The display shows the set point corresponding to the temperature levels
For the set hour value, select the temperature level, T1 - T2:
- If temperature T2 is selected, T1 and T2 flash (0.5 s ON / 0.25 s
OFF)
- If temperature T1 is selected, T1 flashes (0.5 s ON / 0.25 s OFF)
- If OFF is selected, T1 (0.25 s ON / 0.5 s OFF) and the OFF symbol flash

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- Press

to save the selected temperature level

- Then select the temperature levels for the set day (0-23)
- If hour 23 is selected, the following value is 00 on the same day

- Press

to select the temperature levels for the following day

- To select the temperature levels, repeat the previous step

- Press

to copy the timer program from the previous day

- To select the temperature levels, repeat the previous step

- Press
to save the custom weekly program and return to the
Main screen
- Press

to switch the controller on and access the Main screen

CONFIGURING THE iK CONTROLLER

Analogue inputs
Built-in air temperature probe on the iK control board:
- analogue input used for temperature control.
Water temperature probe input:
- analogue input used to measure the water and/or coil temperature;
- probe length: 1500 mm;
- sensor position in the configuration without valves: inserted in a copper bulb in direct contact with the copper water pipe.
- sensor position in the configuration with valves: inserted in the fitting
of valve kit with sensor pocket. Use conducting paste to improve contact between the sensor and the pocket.
- the water temperature probe is directly wired to the power board
installed on the side of the fan coil.
- Two water temperature probe inputs are available:
2-pipe system: TS1 Cold and hot water coil.
4-pipe system: TS1 Cold water coil and TS2 Hot water coil

Digital outputs
YV1 Main valve control (max 2.5 A).
Opens the outlet valve controlling the flow of water in the coil, as shown
below:
- 2-pipe system: the valve manages either the COOLING circuit or the
HEATING circuit;
- 4-pipe system: the valve manages the COOLING circuit.

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Water temperature probe position on main coil.

YV2 Additional valve control (max 2.5 A).
Used to control one of the following, depending on the application:
- 2-pipe system: control or supplementary electric heaters;
- 4-pipe system: valve on the additional coil in the HEATING circuit.
- the (i)-HB power boards have two water temperature probes, installed
during production depending on the type of system (2-pipe/4-pipe).

CONFIGURATION DIPSWITCHES
The iK controller features 4 configuration dipswitches for installation in
local networks, as explained in the section MASTER SLAVE NETWORK INSTALLATION.

DIPSWITCH

The (i)-HB power board has 8 configuration dipswitches.

Dipswitches 1 to 4 are used for installation in local networks, as
explained in the section MASTER SLAVE NETWORK INSTALLATION.
Dipswitches 5 to 8 are used to configure the system.

DIPSWITCH

DIP 1
DIP 2
DIP 3
DIP 4

DIP 1
DIP 2
DIP 3
DIP 4
DIP 5

- Dipswitch OFF: selector down

- Dipswitch ON: selector up

DIP 6
When installing the fan coil, configure dipswitches 5 to 8 on the (i)HB power board based on the type of installation.
Remove the protective casing on the electronic board to access the
dipswitches. After having set the dipswitches and completed the
electrical connections, replace the protective casing.

POSITION
ON/OFF
ON/OFF
ON/OFF
ON/OFF

Meaning
Master address setting
Master address setting
Master address setting
Master address setting

POSITION
ON/OFF
ON/OFF
ON/OFF
ON/OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF-OFF

Meaning
Master address setting
Master address setting
Master address setting
Master address setting
Floor-standing fan coil
Ceiling mounted fan coil
Fan operation on demand
Continuous fan operation
2-pipe unit without
heaterresistenza
2-pipe unit with control
heater
4-pipe unit
2-pipe unit with
supplementary heater

OFF-ON
DIP
7-8

ON-OFF
ON-ON

MASTER SLAVE NETWORK INSTALLATION

The iK controller can manage Master-Slave networks with up to 8 Climaveneta i-LIFE/a-LIFE fan coils, using a simple two-wire connection
between the units.

- The following table shows the dipswitch positions relating to the corresponding addresses.
DIPSWITCH

The iK controller installed in a local network can be set as:

- MASTER: operates as the "global" user interface
The controller manages operation of all the units. All the fan coils connected to the network will operate in the same mode.
- SLAVE: operates as a "private" user interface.
If a fan coil needs to operate in different conditions from the Master,
the controller managing this fan coil can be enabled as a Slave and
some operating modes can be set differently from those set on the
Master controller. The controller to be enabled as a Slave, its address
needs to be set using the dipswitches on the i-(HB) power board and
on the iK controller.
Master-Slave networks can connect the following controllers at the
same time: EK(W), iK (controller for universal installation).
The connection and address setting procedures are independent of
the type of interface installed.
In of a local network with Master management, the (i)-HB power
board combined with the RS485 kit - interface for centralised management systems, is automatically defined as the Master (see the
wiring diagram below).
To connect the fan coil in a local network, proceed as follows:
- LIFE fan coils are integrated into Master-Slave networks using a twowire connection.
- Connect the power boards installed on the side of the fan coil in parallel (see the enclosed diagrams).
- Connect the controllers to the power boards with a two-wire connection (see the enclosed diagrams).
The maximum length of the Master-Slave network is 35 metres of
bus cable (shielded cable).
Shielded twisted pair cable (two wires plus shield). Recommended
cable BELDEN 9841 AWG24.
Minimum cross-section allowed AWG24 (e.g. BELDEN model 9841
shielded cable). Maximum cross-section allowed AWG20 (e.g.
BELDEN model 9272 shielded cable).
Dipswitches for setting the address:
- The iK interface and the (i)-HB power board installed on the fan coil
have a series of dipswitches for setting the address when the unit is
integrated into Master-Slave networks.
- The dipswitches on the controller and on the power board must be set
as shown in the Master management wiring diagram.

ADDRESS

Dip-switch

DIPSWITCH

ADDRESS

Dip-switch

BUS Add=0

BUS Add=5

BUS Add=1

BUS Add=6

BUS Add=2

BUS Add=7

BUS Add=3

BUS Add=8

BUS Add=4

Fan coil connection and address setting procedure

Two types of Master-Slave networks are available:
- Master management: only one Master iK controller (global interface)
is installed in the network, and manages all the units connected in the
same mode.
- Master - Slave management: the network features one Master iK controller (global interface) and a series of Slave iK controllers (private
interface), the latter which change some of the operating parameters
on the unit theyre connected to, independently of the Master controller.

Master management
- Only the iK interface installed manages all the units connected in the
same operating mode.
- Connect iK and the (i)-HB power boards as shown in the Master management wiring diagram.
- Set the address using the dipswitches on iK and (i)-HB with Bus add
= 0, as indicated. All the devices will have same address.
- The Master interface can set the following parameters for all the units
connected in the network:
Temperature set point
MODE
FAN SPEED

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Master management wiring diagram:

MASTER

BUS Add=0

BUS Add=0

BUS Add=0

BUS Add=0

BUS Add=0

BUS Add=0

BUS Add=0

BUS Add=0

BUS Add=0

HOT START and TOO COOL water temperature control

- The water temperature is controlled by the probes connected directly to the (i)-HB power board corresponding to the Master interface.

Master - Slave management

In Master - Slave management, the iK controllers installed can be
enabled as the Master or Slave interface based on the dipswitch setting. In Master - Slave management, one or more Slave iK interfaces
can be connected to the network. These can set the following parameters for the units theyre connected to:

- Slave interface
The iK controller establishes the following for the unit its connected to:
Set point (+/- 2 C from the Master)
Local ON/OFF
Local FAN SPEED

- Master interface
The iK controller enabled as the Master manages all the units connected in the same mode, defining:
Temperature set point
MODE
FAN SPEED

The Slave interface only manages the fan coil its connected to.
To assign a Slave interface to a fan coil, set the same address using
the dipswitches on the controller and on the power board.
Example. Slave interface address = Slave fan coil address = BUS
Add 8.
Warning, the same Slave address cannot be assigned to more than
one (i)HB board.

Master - Slave management wiring diagram:

MASTER

SLAVE

BUS Add=0

BUS Add=0

BUS Add=0

BUS Add=8

BUS Add=0

BUS Add=0

BUS Add=0

BUS Add=0

BUS Add=0

BUS Add=8

HOT START and TOO COOL water temperature control

- In Master - Slave management the settings on the Slave interface

remain active until changes are made on the Master interface.
- The Slave interface can be set with a different set point from the Master, with the value representing the deviation (Slave interface set point
= Master set point 2 C).
The maximum deviation of the set point on the Slave controller corresponds to the temperature knob being turned completely clockwise or
anticlockwise.

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The settings available directly on the Slave interface do not require

water or air temperature probe readings.
- The air temperature probes on Slave interfaces must be disconnected
from the corresponding (i)-HB power boards. This means the boards
will automatically read the values measured on the global interface.
- The water temperature probes are used to control the hot start and
too cool functions.

LOCAL NETWORK PARAMETER MANAGEMENT

Displaying and setting the parameters
The parameter values set on the various devices connected to the twowire bus network can be displayed and set on the iK controller.
The iK controller needs to be connected as shown in the wiring diagram.
The available parameters depend on the device:
- iK - controller with LCD screen for universal installation;
- EK - electronic controller for plug-in installation;
- EKW - electronic controller for wall mounting;
- (i)-HB - LIFE power board for fan coils with electronically commutated
or three-speed fans;
The parameters are managed using the iK interface; use the iK controller already connected to the two-wire bus network.
If other interfaces are connected (e.g. EK, EKW), connect the iK
controller used to manage the parameters to any (i)-HB power board
connected into Master-Slave network, refering to the specific bus
address.

The procedure for displaying/setting parameters is divided into four

steps:
Step 1: enter the access password
Step 2: select the node (controller or power board)
Step 3: select the parameter
Step 4: display/set the parameter value
The password is only entered by the technical service centre for
managing specific parameters in the event of malfunctions on the
units connected to the network.
Parameters available to the user can be displayed and/or set without
entering an access password.

Procedure for displaying and modifying set parameters

Parameter values should only be modified if strictly necessary, as there is no procedure for returning to the initial parameter configuration on the
interfaces and power boards by cancelling the changes made.
ITF: Current interface
CVC: (i)-HB power board for fan coils
To display/set user parameters, proceed as follows:

- Press

to switch on the iK controller

- Main screen displayed

- Press

to access parameter setting mode (10 s)

- Step 1 accessed

Step 1: enter access password

- Press

to go to Step 2

- USr is displayed user access

- Press

to return to the Main screen

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Step 2: select the node

- Select the required interface or power board
When accessing step 2 the default unit selected automatically is the
node corresponding to the current iK interface used to manage the
parameters or the node corresponding to the Master iK controller in
a Master-Slave network.
The node is displayed depending on whether the iK controller address
has been set (see the section MASTER-SLAVE NETWORK INSTALLATION).
- The identifier of the selected node is displayed
- Press

or

to select a different node

- The nodes are displayed in a circular sequence (It00,,It08,ItAA,

Fc00,, Fc08, FcAA, It00,)
- Interfaces are identified by Itxx (xx = 00 to 08; current interface
address). The identifier ItAA selects all connected interfaces (e.g.
EK, EKW, iK controllers).
- Power boards are identified by Fcxx (xx = 00 to 08; board
address). Each fan coil connected to the local network is fitted with a
power board. The identifier FcAA selects all connected fan coils.
- Nodes not present in the active two-wire bus network are not displayed
- Press
- Press

to go to Step 3
to return to the Main screen

The weekly timer time intervals represent the layout of nodes connected to the two-wire bus network. Temperature step T2 displays
the active ITF nodes. Step T1 displays the active CVC nodes. The
levels corresponding to the selected nodes flash.
Anonymous nodes (address = 0) identify interfaces and power
boards connected with Master management. A node that is NOT
anonymous (address not 0), either ITF or CVC, represents to a
Slave unit. If all the fan coils are configured as anonymous (address
0) levels T1 and T2 display the hours (00).

Step 3: select the parameterro

- When accessing this step, parameter P01 on the node set in Step 2
is selected automatically.
- Press
or
to select a different parameter (Prxx where xx =
01 99, representing the parameter number)
- Press
- Press

to return to Step 2
to go to Step 4

- When accessing Step 4, Load is displayed (max 5 s) to indicate that

the ITF is receiving the selected parameter; if correctly received, the
ITF goes to Step 4.
- If the selected parameter is not defined for the specific node, nd is
displayed (2 s)
- If the selected node doesnt respond within the set time, Err is displayed (2 s)

The request to read a parameter value must be sent to a specific

node address in order to have a unique response:
If a specific node is selected, the query is sent to that node;
If ItAA is selected, the parameter value is queried on the current
interface (ITF);
If FcAA is selected, the parameter value is queried on the Master
CVC.

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Step 4: display - set parameter value

- Press
or
to set the parameter value, within the field of allowed
values (see table)
- The temperature setting field shows the selected parameter value
- Press

o save the parameter value. SAVE is displayed (max 5 s)

- ITF awaits reception of confirmation that the value has been saved by
the selected node:
- If the selected parameter is not defined for the specific node, nd is
displayed (2 s)
- If the selected node doesnt respond within the set time, Err is displayed (2 s)
- Press

to return to Step 3 without saving the parameter value.

If when saving a parameter the iK controller displays Err, this

means that the parameter can only be accessed in Installer mode,
after entering the password at the beginning.
If an individual node is selected, the request to save the parameter is
sent to that specific node, which in turn sends confirmation.
If a parameter is modified after having selected ITAA or FCAA, the
changes are applied to all the interfaces (ITF) or power boards
(CVC) connected to the network.
- LOAD indicates that the set parameter value is being loaded.
- DONE confirms that the new settings have been saved.

Table of configurable parameters

The following table lists the parameters that can be displayed and/or modified with user access. The following are indicated for each parameter: default
value, range of allowed values, unit of measure and the device where the parameter resides. To display set the parameter, see the procedure
described in the previous section.
Parameter
P55
P56
P65
P66
P03
P01
P02
P03
P08
P11
P12
P16
P17
P27
P28
P29
P30
P31
P32
P33
P36
P37
P44

P91

Description
Value of weekly program set point T1 in COOL mode
Value of weekly program set point T2 in COOL mode
Value of weekly program set point T1 in HEAT mode
Value of weekly program set point T2 in HEAT mode
Maximum backlighting brightness
Inactivity time to switch off backlighting (disabled = 0)
Minimum backlighting brightness
Maximum backlighting brightness
EK controller application flag (Permanent reduced brightness =1)
Economy set point deviation in HEAT
Economy set point deviation in COOL
Water temp. threshold to enable fan coil COOL mode
Water temp. threshold to enable fan coil HEAT mode
Automatic speed hysteresis
Fan coil Off time. Periodical fan operation in HEAT mode, floor standing
Fan coil On time. Periodical fan operation in HEAT mode, floor standing
Fan coil Off time. Periodical fan operation in HEAT mode, ceiling mounted
Fan coil On time. Periodical fan operation in HEAT mode, ceiling mounted
Fan coil Off time. Periodical fan operation in COOL mode
Fan coil On time. Periodical fan operation in COOL mode
Water temp. threshold to change operating mode in HEAT
Water temp. threshold to change operating mode in COOL
Periodical fan operation:
- enabled (0= VPER_EN)
- disabled (1= VPER_DIS)
Modbus slave address

Default value
25
28
18
20
250
20
1
100
0
-6
3
18
32
0,5
900
90
900
150
480
180
32
18
0

Range
050
050
050
050
1250
0250
1255
1100
01
-100
010
050
050
0,55
03600
03600
03600
03600
03600
03600
050
050
01

Unit
0,1C
0,1C
0,1C
0,1C
100/250%
1s
100/250%
1
1
0,1C
0,1C
0,1C
0,1C
0,1C
1s
1s
1s
1s
1s
1s
0,1C
0,1C
1

Node
iK
iK
iK
iK
iK
iK EK EWK
iK EK EWK
EK EWK
EK EKW
(i)-HB
(i)-HB
(i)-HB
(i)-HB
(i)-HB
(i)-HB
(i)-HB
(i)-HB
(i)-HB
(i)-HB
(i)-HB
(i)-HB
(i)-HB
(i)-HB

1247

(i)-HB

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Error messages

Master-Slave network error management

Fan disabled by Too cool/Hot start functions.

When the fan is disabled due to the water temperature being too
high/too low for the required operating mode and the temperature control request is active, the corresponding symbol flashes.
Temperature sensor faults.
If the room air temperature sensor is faulty, the symbol corresponding to
the required operating mode flashes in the following sequence: 1 flash
on, 3.5 s off.
If the water temperature sensor is short-circuited, the symbol corresponding to the required operating mode flashes in the following
sequence: 2 flashes on, 2.5 s off.

- If the bus network is disconnected or interrupted, after around 20 seconds the fan coil will continue operating according to the last control
signal received, until the network connection is restored.
This error is displayed on the interface (EK(W) flash 2 s ON 2.5 s
OFF; iK displays dashes instead of the temperature value).
- If the bus between the interface and (i)HB power board is disconnected, the interface stops working.
- If the bus is disconnected inside the network, the Master controller
receives power from another board.
- If the power board that the interface is connected to is shut down, the
interface will receive power from another board in the network and
continue operating correctly.

COMMISSIONING
Move the main system switch to the ON position.

Starting
- Press the

button to switch on the iK controller.

- Select the required operating mode by pressing

displays the corresponding icon.

until the LCD

Stopping
- Press the

button.

- The LCD display will switch off.

For informations concerning Technical Service and spare

parts please contact:

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CLIMAVENETA S.p.A.
AFTER SALES DEPARTMENT RESIDENTIAL BUSINESS
Via Duca dAosta 121 31031 Mignagola di Carbonera (TV) ITALY
Tel: +39.0424.509500 Fax: +39.0424.509563
www.climaveneta.com - info@climaveneta.com

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