i-Vu® System (IS)
CCE IS

The IS course is the second in the Carrier Controls Expert Training series. This course will provide a technician the necessary skills to design, install, commission, and troubleshoot Carrier’s i-Vu® Open System tier products as well as the i-Vu® Web front end. This course is exclusive to registered Carrier Controls Expert Offices. 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

Carrier Controls Expert technicians and technical employees who are looking to better utilize their skills with Field Applied Controllers and the i-Vu® Web servers.

Learning Objectives

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

Install, download, and commission field applied controllers including:

• Connect to a MS/TP network via Field Assistant
• Discover devices and upload/download control modules
• Understand sequence of operations and schematics
• Proper control module selection
• EquipmentBuilder – utilizing all the .sal libraries
• Adding programs and graphics to UC Open controllers
• Linkage – temperature / waterside / single point
• Complete commissioning of equipment
• CCN to Open via UPC Open Controller
• Legacy algorithms
• Understanding SNAP custom programming and graphics
• Property pages
• Source files

Setup an i-Vu® Server, to include:

• i-Vu® Server setup
• Installer tree setup
• Floorplan graphics
• User tree setup

Factory reset, wire and configure a VVT® System

Install, wire and configure a VAV System

Training Methods Used

This course uses a combination of classroom lecture, demonstrations using the controls simulators, computer lab and workshops to present the material. Student’s achievement of the learning objectives is determined by successful completion of the workshops, and final written exam. Workshops are instructor guided exercises using the procedures taught in the lectures.

Topics Covered

All times are approximate and shown as (classroom hours/lab or workshop hours).

Verify addresses & baud rates (0.5/0.5)

• Dip switches
• Rotary dials
• Jumpers

Field Assistant (1.0/1.0)

• Connecting
• Find devices
• Upload

Equipment Overview (1.0/1.0)

• Sequence of operations
• Schematics

Control Module Selection (0.5/0.5)

• I/O design
• Control program type

EquipmentBuilder (1.0/1.0)

• Control programs
• Graphics
• Drivers

Add Control Programs & Graphics (0.5/0.5)

• Assign files to controllers

Download Control Modules (0.5/0.5) 

• Connect
• Download 

Define I/O Points (0.5/0.5)

• Open Control Module Overview
• Types of I/O / I/O Configuration

Commissioning Equipment (1.0/1.0)

• Point Checkout
• Control Program Setup
• Logic Verification

Single Point Linkage (0.5/0.5)

• Point Binding
• BACnet Addressing
• Interlock Equipment
• Demand Limiting

Water Source Heat Pump Commissioning (0.5/0.5)

• Point Checkout
• Control Program Setup
• Logic Verification
• Condenser Waterside Linkage

Change Order – Add 48A/50A (0.5/0.5)

• UPC Control Module Overview
• CCN Equipment
• EquipmentBuilder
• Download

Change Order – Add Carrier Legacy Algorithm (0.5/0.5)

• Binding two control programs to work together
• Legacy Algorithms
• EquipmentBuilder
• Download
• Commission
• Single Point Linkage

Study a Sequence of Operations (1.0/1.0)

• SNAP Microblock Families
• SNAP Microblock types
• Parallels between Sequences of Operation and Logic

Verify Logic (1.0/1.0)

• Group Presentation
• Translate a Sequence to Logic
• Translate Logic to a Sequence

Create a Custom Piece of Equipment (1.0/1.0)

• Custom SNAP Programming
• Property Pages
• Equipment Graphics
• Download
• Commission

Produce Source Files (1.0/1.0)

i-Vu® Server Setup

• Physical Connection (1.0/1.0)
  • Connect USB Open Adapter to MS/TP network
  • Connect Patch Cable to IP network
  • Connect power supply to i-Vu® Server
• Management Tool (1.0/1.0)
  • Setting TCP/IP Properties
  • Establish installer account
  • System name
  • Network type
  • Regional settings

Installer

• Upload Controllers (1.0/1.0)
  • Discover controllers
  • Import source files
  • Upload controllers
• Arrange User View (1.0/1.0)
  • Create areas
  • Move equipment
• Operators (1.0/1.0)
  • Add Administrator
  • Add Power User
  • Add standard
• General Options (0.5/0.5)
  • Time Synchronization
  • Enable Support for Alarm Pop up Client
  • Optimize download for Open PIC controllers
• MS/TP Network Number (0.5/0.5)
  • Edit MS/TP network number
  • Bind controllers to new MS/TP network
• Floor Plan Graphics (0.5/0.5)
• Backups (0.5/0.5)
  • Export source files
  • Export clippings file
  • Create PC Backup

• User

• Schedules (0.5/0.5)
  • Priorities & Types
  • Ignore Schedules
  • Schedule Groups
• Alarms (0.5/0.5)
  • Sources & Alarms
  • Simulate
  • Alarm Notification Pop Up Client
• Trends (0.5/0.5)
  • View
  • Configure & Combine
  • Save
  • Export
• Reports (0.5/0.5)
  • Alarm
  • Equipment
  • Schedule
  • Security
  • Custom

i-Vu® Pro Demo (1.0/0)

Factory Reset (0.5/0.5)

• Reset control modules
• Reset i-Vu® Server

Completion requirements

To receive a certificate for this course student must be present for the entire course, complete all workshops and receive a grade of 70% on graded final.

Prerequisite requirements

CS Certification

Suggested background

An introductory knowledge of commercial air conditioning and heating systems, commercial building design and design process is desirable. A working knowledge of controls and control theory is also required.

Materials to bring

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

What you will receive

Students in this course receive a course workbook.

Appropriate dress for this class

This class is held in a class and business casual dress is appropriate. Any safety equipment required for these lab tours will be furnished.

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.