Comfort System (CS)
CCE CS

There are many different skillsets in the life of a field technician — engineering, IT infrastructure, technical support, and computer programming, to name a few. CS training will prepare field technicians to confidently install, commission, troubleshoot, and edit an i-Vu system utilizing Field Assistant. This course is designed to develop an efficient field technician for a job site right away.

For more information on the Carrier Controls Expert Program, please contact your local Carrier Controls sales representative or visit carrier.com/controls-experts.

Who should attend this training

The CS course has been developed for Carrier Field Office field technicians/engineers who are new to the Carrier i-Vu Tools hardware and software.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this course, each student should be able to:

• Install and proficiently use the i-Vu Tech Tool Suite
• Perform essential system and network troubleshooting 
• Wire and configure a VVT system
• Wire and configure a VAV system

Training Methods Used

This course is instructor-led in a classroom setting with extensive hands-on tasks to present the material. Student’s achievement of the learning objectives is determined by successful completion of the course and final exam.

Topics Covered

Local Networks 

• Check 7 Different Control Modules
• Communications Check
• Device Instance

i-Vu® Tech tools Installation 

• Install i-Vu® Tools
• Save a Copy of the Resources Folder
• Login to HVACPartners.com

Configure a Router/Link 

• Preparing the IP connection for the Computer (DHCP)
• Preparing the Router for Communication
• setup/Check the Local Network Ports

Laptop Setup and Field Assistant® Update 

• Preparing the Computer for Communications
• Prepare the Cumulative Patch
• Install the Latest Cumulative patch
• Create a System

Field Assistant®, Preparing a New Site 

• Prepare for Communication
• Launch Field Assistant®
• Find Devices

Field Assistant® Site Setup 

• Time Broadcasting
• Graphic Interface
• Scheduling
• Trends 
• Reports 
• Global Modify

Optimizing Downloads

▪ Determine Marker or Full Source Downloads 

Exporting Source Files

AppLoader 

• Clip the AppController

EquipmentBuilder® 

• Prepare the new sal files for use 
• Create a New Folder
• Create Equipment
• Select the Files to Generate 
• Select the Location to Save the Files

Add a Control Program 

Commission the Program 

• Configure Hardware Inputs and Outputs

RTU Open lab 

• Configure RTU Open ▪ Change/Lock Values for simulation

RTU Open Setup for use in a VVT Zoning system 

• Adjust PID Loops for VVT Zoning System
• Search for econ_pid-da
• Search for clg_pid_da
• Search for htg_pid_ra

VVT Bypass Lab 

• Configure VVT Bypass Controller 
• Test and Balance

VVT Terminal Unit lab 

• Configure a VVT Zone Controller 
• Test and Balance

VVT Master Terminal Unit lab 

• Release VVT Airside Linkage 
• Configure VAV Airside Linkage 
• Verify Linkage is Active 
• RTU Open, Verify Linkage

Build a VVT Control System 

• Use the Building Layout 
• Create a Carrier Material List 
• Draw out the Network 
• Addresses 
• Breakout into Groups, Build a system on together

Air Source (AppController) 

• Configure the I/O Channels
• Scheduling
• Checkout Notes and Reports

VAVB1 Zone Terminal lab 

• VAVB1 Configuration 
• Test and Balance
• Activate the ZS Sensor

VAVB3 Zone Terminal Unit lab 

• VAVB3 Configuration
• Test and Balance

VAV Master Terminal Unit lab 

• Configure VAV Airside Linkage
• Setup a Rogue Zone 
• Verify Linkage is Working
• Single Point Linkage

VAV Test and Balance 

• Connect Test and Balance Tool
• Running Test and Balance 
• Clear Parameter Mismatches in Field Assistant®

System Touch

• Access the System Touch Setup Menu
• Change the Admin Password
• Configure Sensor Setup
• Configure Inactivity Timeout 
• Discover Control Modules 
• Create Group Schedules

Equipment Touch 

• Attach to an Open Controller from the System Touch 
• View Alarm Sources 
• View Schedules 
• View Trends 
• Equipment Properties Menu 
• View Active Alarm Buffer

Factory Reset

• Default settings

Materials Needed

Student will need an account in HVACpartners prior to the class start date. Please contact your local Carrier Sales Office to create.

Class hours

Classes run 8am-5pm EDT.

Location & lodging

Kennesaw, Georgia, unless noted otherwise. An email with directions to the facility and lodging information will be provided once the class is confirmed, approximately 3 weeks prior to start date.