INSTALLATION & APPLICATION GUIDE

Delta Application Controller (16-Input)

DAC-1600 (Rev 1.0)
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Product Description
The Delta 16-Input Controller is a Native BACnet
Application Controller that is fully programmable (via
GCL+) and communicates on an RS-485 LAN using the
MS/TP BACnet protocol. The controller includes an easy
to mount enclosure and is designed for a wide range of
monitoring applications requiring no more than 16 inputs.
A secondary LINKnet network is also supported for up to
4 Delta BACstats or other Delta LINKnet devices.
The 16 universal inputs are jumper configurable.

Contents
MODEL NUMBERS & ACCESSORIES............................................................................ 2
PACKAGE CONTENTS ...................................................................................................... 2
OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS................................................................................. 2
IMPORTANT INFORMATION.......................................................................................... 2
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................................... 3
BOARD LAYOUT................................................................................................................. 4
INDICATORS ....................................................................................................................... 5
JUMPERS .............................................................................................................................. 5
CONTROLLER ADDRESS DIP SWITCHES ................................................................... 6
MOUNTING .......................................................................................................................... 6
INPUT & OUTPUT WIRING.............................................................................................. 6
POWER.................................................................................................................................. 7
MS/TP NETWORK CABLING & REQUIREMENTS ..................................................... 7
MS/TP NETWORK TOPOLOGY....................................................................................... 7
COMMUNICATIONS SETUP ............................................................................................ 8
CAUTIONS & WARNINGS ................................................................................................ 9
COMPLIANCE DECLARATIONS .................................................................................... 9

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Model Numbers
The 16-Input Controller has the following product number: DAC-1600

Accessories

TRM-768
RPT-768

Delta Network Terminator for MS/TP

Delta Network Repeater for MS/TP

Package Contents

Delta Application Controller (16-Input) Board, DAC-1600 (Rev 1.0)

Stylized Enclosure for quick mounting
Delta Application Controller (16-Input) DAC-1600 (Rev 1.0) Installation Guide

Other Relevant Documents

RS-485 Network Installation Guide (DOC818-11)

ORCAview Operator Guide
ORCAview Technical Reference Manual (particularly Appendix G in the V3.22 Manual)
Release Notes for V3.22 Firmware/Software

Important Information
The capabilities of the DAC-1600 Controller is dependent on the firmware version that is loaded. The
following is not intended to be comprehensive, but should provide a quick overview.
1.

V3.22 Firmware & Software or Higher

CONTROLLER CAPABILITIES & CHARACTERISTICS

Unlike DSC products, the DAC-1600 is only configurable as a Subnet device

A DCU is no longer necessary (as long as one System device exists on the MS/TP network)
Data exchange may be done in GCL programming in any DCU/DSC or Application Controller on the
MS/TP network
Now Supported: Peer Data Exchange, Alarms, Service Port, Routing, Slave Devices, Additional
Objects

Refer to V3.22 DAC Firmware Release Notes for further information.

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Product Specifications
Power Requirements

24 VAC or 24 VDC
8VA
Class II

Ambient Ratings

32 to 131 F (0 to 55 C)
10 to 90% RH (non-condensing)

Communication Ports
NET1 - Main LAN (BACnet MS/TP)
Communications Speed @ 9,600 or 19,200 or 38,400 or 76,800 bps (the default)
Maximum of 99 nodes per MS/TP segment (50 without a repeater)

NET2 - SubLAN (LINKnet)

Communications Speed @ 76,800 bps

Maximum 4 BACstats and other LINKnet devices per controller (as per Tech. Manual, App. G)

Inputs

16 Universal Inputs (10 bit) c/w LED status indication

Jumper configurable for the following input types:
! 0-5 VDC
! 0-10 VDC
! 10 K Thermistor
! Dry Contact (using 10 K Thermistor jumper setting)
! 4-20mA

Technology

16-bit Processor
512 KB (4 Mb) Flash Memory (Network Loadable Firmware)
128 KB SRAM memory (for Database)
Database backup via non-volatile Flash memory
Visual LED status indication of the CPU

Device Addressing

Set via DIP switch and jumpers, or Software Setup

DIP switch MAC Address Range: 0 to 99 per network segment
Software Address Range: As per the BACnet standard
Supports DNA Deltas intuitive addressing scheme

Size (c/w Plastic Enclosure)

5.9 x 5.75x 2.05 (15 cm x 14.6 cm x 5.2 cm)

Weight (c/w Plastic Enclosure)

0.71 lb. (324 g.) with housing

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Addressing
DIP Switches

Network
Connection
Jumper

Input Type
Selector
Blocks

DNA Jumper

Service Port

Input Connections 1-4

Input Connections 5-8

LED Status
Indicators

SubLAN Port

24 VAC
Power Out

Input Connections 9-12

Input Connections 13-16

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MS/TP
LAN Port

24 VAC
Power In

DAC Controller
Engine

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Board Layout

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Indicators
LED

Function

Description

Power

Device Power Indicator.

This amber LED is lit when Control Power is

present on the device. If no Control Power
transformer is connected or the fuse (F1) is blown,
the LED will be off.

Scan

CPU Scan Indicator

This red LED flashes at a rate relative to the CPU

scan rate of the database within the controller.

Network

RS-485 Communication Status

Indicators for NET1 and NET2.

Green LEDs flash to indicate when the device is

transmitting out the associated port, and red LEDs
flash to indicate when the device is receiving data
through the port.

Jumpers
4-20mA 10K

5V

10V

INPUT SIGNAL TYPE

The input type is selected by placing the jumper in the correct location on
the Input Type Selector Block. The diagram to the left shows the factory
default selection of 10 K.
4-20mA ! For sensors that use a 4 to 20 mA signal.

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10K

! For 10 K Thermistor temperature sensors, as well as Dry

Contact binary inputs.

5V

! For sensors that use a 0 to 5 VDC signal.

10V

! For sensors that use a 0 to 10 VDC signal.

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DNA

DERIVED NETWORK ADDRESSING (DNA)

Derived Network Addressing (DNA), which works in conjunction with
the Device Type setting and refers to the ability of inheriting portions of its
address from higher-up devices on an MS/TP network, may be enabled or
disabled via jumper setting.
Enabled ! With the jumper in place, the controller automatically obtains
portions of its overall BACnet device address (as related to Area
and possibly System) from higher-up devices on the network.
This is the preferred method of addressing the controller in a
system of Delta devices.
Disabled ! With the jumper removed, the device does not obtain any
portions of its address from higher-up devices. Instead, default
numbers are assumed (for Area and System), which may be
modified via software. This method of addressing is most useful
in OEM or multi-vendor installations where Delta products do
not exist higher-up in the network architecture, or where device
address ranges are pre-assigned for the installation.
NOTE: Whether or not Derived Network Addressing is enabled, the
Addressing DIP switches are always used to set the device MAC address.

Controller Address DIP Switches

Each individual DIP switch represents a pre-defined value, which added together forms the device address.

Mounting
The 1600 Controller is designed for mounting quickly and easily in a number of locations, usually within
packaged equipment or within another enclosure (to meet code requirements). Ensure the controller itself is a
safe distance away or in some other way protected from relief valves and other water sources.

Input Wiring
Inputs on the Delta 1600 Controllers follow the same general wiring connection diagrams as other Delta
products. Refer to separate documentation for additional details.

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Power
The 1600 Controller requires a 24 VAC (or 15 to 35 VDC) power supply. With an isolated Class II 24 VAC
transformer you need not ground one leg. Several controllers (not including DCUs or V2 products) may be
connected to the same transformer, providing the transformer is properly sized for all the controllers and line
losses without drawing too much current, and polarity is observed between controllers (in regards to Hot and
Neutral). Also, the transformer must ONLY be used to provide power to other MS/TP or LINKnet devices,
and no other auxiliary purposes.

MS/TP Network & Cabling Requirements

To ensure network stability and reliable communications, particularly at high speeds on the MS/TP network for a
number of devices, it is imperative that you adhere to the following network and cabling requirements:
Item

Description

Cabling

For MS/TP and LINKnet networks it is recommended that you use network cabling that
matches the following specifications:
Balanced 100 to 120 ohm nominal impedance Twisted Shielded Pair (TSP) Cable
Nominal capacitance of 16 PF/FT or lower
Nominal velocity of propagation of 66% or higher

Topology

Ensure the MS/TP network cable is installed as a daisy-chain from one device to the next.

Max. Nodes

The maximum number of devices per MS/TP network without any repeaters is 50.

Termination
Boards

A termination board (TRM-768) must be installed at each end of each MS/TP network segment
or two per MS/TP or LINKnet network. Ensure you do not overlook this in laying out your
network architecture and ordering product.

Repeater

A repeater (RPT-768) is not necessary unless more than 50 nodes will be installed on a network
or you need to extend the MS/TP network beyond 4000 ft (1220 m).

For more detailed information, including wiring, refer to the RS-485 Network Installation Guide (DOC818-11).

MS/TP Network Topology

With V3.21 firmware MS/TP devices are all configured as Subnet devices, and you also need at least one
DCU. With V3.22 firmware DSC-606 Controllers are much more capable as peer-to-peer controllers on an
MS/TP network with one System device (DCU or otherwise).

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Network Diagram (with V3.22 Firmware)

Ethernet Note:
If the DCU or DSC has Ethernet capability, it may exist on an
Ethernet network with other controllers in the same building, on which
the ORCAview OWS could reside as well (instead of PTP).

TRM

ORCAview
OWS

PTP

MS/TP Notes:

Products
! DSC-1616EX [DCU]
! DSC-1616(H/E)
! DSC-1212(H/E)
! DSC-1280(H/E)
! DSC-T305

RS-232

1. Ensure you use the recommended balanced cable.

2. Ensure the cable is installed as a daisy-chain from one device to
the next (4,000' or 1220m maximum).
3. Ensure you install an MS/TP terminator board (TRM-768) on each
end of each MS/TP network.
4. The maximum nodes per MS/TP network is 50 without a repeater,
or up to 99 with at least one repeater (RPT-768).

RS-485

DCU/DSC
(System Device)

Products

TRM

! 16x16 Controller
! 12x12 Controller
! 12x8 Controller
! 6x6 Controller
! Room Controller
! VAV/VVT Controller
! Lighting Controller
! BACstat I
! BACstat II
(with or without I/O)
! Input Field Modules

NET1

! BACstat I
! BACstat II
(with No I/O)
! BACstat II
(with muxed I/O)
! I/O Field Modules

DFM

NET2

NET1

NET2

DAC

DAC

(Subnet
Device)

(Subnet
Device)

LINKnet Notes:

Products

TRM

BACnet (MS/TP) - Level 3 Network (Subnet)

1. Ensure you use the recommended

balanced cable.
2. Ensure the cable is installed as a
daisy-chain from one device to the
next. (1000' or 300m maximum).
3. Ensure you install MS/TP terminator
boards when you have more than 1 or
2 devices.
4. Depending on the controller, up to 12
devices are supported on a LINKnet
network, with limitations on how many
of these may have I/O. (Refer to
the Technical Reference Manual.)

Level 4
Network
(LINKnet)

Level 4
Network
(LINKnet)
TRM

DFM

DFM

Communications Setup
The 1600 Controller communicates on an MS/TP network at a default speed of 76,800 bps. Refer to the
ORCAview Technical Reference Manual for further detail on configuring the MS/TP network or changing
baud rates, etc.

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Cautions and Warnings

WARNING

The 1600 Controller is an Electro-statically sensitive device. Proper ESD protection (ground
strap) should be used when installing this product so that damage to the product does not occur.

Compliance Declarations
FCC Compliance Information
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to
part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his
own expense.

Industry Canada Compliance Statement

ICES-003

This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing
Equipment Regulations
Cet appareil numrique de la Classe A Respecte toutes les exigences du Rglement sur le matrial
brouiller du Canada.

UL Compliance Information
This product conforms to the following UL requirements:

UL916: Energy Management Equipment

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CE - DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014

Manufacturer's Name:

Delta Controls

Manufacturer's Address:

17850 56th Avenue

Surrey, British Columbia
Canada
V3S 1C7

declares that the product (s):

Product Name:

16-Input Controllers

Model Numbers:

DAC-1600

Product Options:

All

conforms to the following Product Specifications:

EMC:
EN 55022:1998

Radiated and Conducted Emissions

Class A

EN 50082-1:1997
Generic Immunity Standard
EN 61000-3-2:1999
Harmonic Current Emissions
EN 61000-3-3:1998
Voltage Fluctuations and Flicker
EN 61000-4-2:1995 + A1:1998 ESD Immunity
EN 61000-4-3:1996
RF Electromagnetic Field Immunity
ENV 50204:1995
RF Electromagnetic Field Immunity (Keyed)
EN 61000-4-4:1995
EFT/Burst Immunity
EN 61000-4-5:1995
Surge Immunity
EN 61000-4-6:1996
Conducted RF Disturbances Immunity
EN 61000-4-11:1994
Voltage Dips / Interruptions

Class A
Level B
Level A
Level A
Level B
Level B
Level A
Level B/C

Supplementary Information:
The product(s) herewith comply with the requirements of the EMC Directive
89/336/EEC. The product(s) were tested in a typical configuration.
Lee Dickson
Quality Assurance Manager

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