SpaceLogic MP-V

Introduction

SpaceLogic™ MP-V is a multi-purpose, fully programmable, IP based field controller dedicated for VAV cooling and heating applications. MP-V integrates a controller, a damper actuator, and an air flow sensor in a single compact unit for ease of installation. MP-V can either be used as a standalone BACnet/IP controller, BACnet/SC node, or as part of an EcoStruxure BMS with a SpaceLogic AS-P or AS-B server or an Enterprise Server as the parent server. MP-V can also be reconfigured through the EcoStruxure Building Operation software to use BACnet MS/TP, instead of BACnet/IP. MP-V comes in two models with different I/O count.

MP-V has the following features:

• IP enabled with dual-port Ethernet switch

• BACnet/SC node

• Versatile onboard I/O point mix

• Integrated damper actuator with feedback signal

• Factory-calibrated air flow sensor

• Advanced monitoring

• Configurable RS-485 port

• Sensor bus for living space sensors

• Modbus RTU subnetwork

• BACnet MS/TP support (adapter required)

• Commission mobile application for commissioning of the controller before the BMS is in place

• Full EcoStruxure Building Operation software support, providing efficient engineering tools

IP connectivity, flexible network topologies, and support for BACnet/SC applications

The BACnet/IP controllers are based on open protocols that simplify interoperability, IP configuration, and device management, and can be enabled as BACnet/SC nodes for increased cybersecurity:

• IP addressing

• BACnet/IP or BACnet/SC communications

• DHCP for easy network configuration

The BACnet/IP controllers have a dual-port Ethernet switch, which enables flexible network topologies:

• Star

• Daisy chain

• Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) ring

In a star topology, the controller and the parent EcoStruxure BMS server are individually connected to an Ethernet switch. Daisy-chain multiple controllers together to reduce installation time and cost. When using a ring network topology, in the event of a broken IP network or a non-operational controller, RSTP will enable rapid identification of the location of the detected error while maintaining communication with the controllers on either side of the break.

BACnet/SC (Secure Connect) support

The BACnet/IP controllers support BACnet/SC applications as a BACnet/SC node. This allows the controllers to be used in a BACnet/SC network, which allows secure transport of BACnet traffic and information between BACnet/SC devices over private and public networks without the need for BBMDs, VLANs, and VPNs, because the BACnet/SC protocol uses WebSocket technology and TLS 1.3 encryption. In addition, BACnet/SC uses certificate management to help ensure only those devices authorized to be on a BACnet/SC network can operate on that network.

Models with a versatile mix of I/O points

The MP-V range includes two models with different I/O point count and a versatile mix of I/O point types that match a wide variety of VAV applications.

Table: I/O Point Types by MP-V Models

Table: Configurations by I/O Point Types

The universal inputs are ideal for any mix of temperature, pressure, flow, status points, and similar point types in a building control system.

As counter inputs, they are commonly used in energy metering applications. As RTD inputs, they are ideal for temperature points in a building control system. As supervised inputs, they are used for security applications where it is critical to know whether or not a wire has been cut or shorted. These events provide a separate indication of alarms and events in the system.

For all analog inputs, maximum and minimum levels can be defined to automatically detect over-range and under-range values.

The triac outputs can be used in many applications to switch 24 VAC on or off for external loads such as actuators, relays, or indicators. The triac outputs are isolated from the controller. Triacs are silent and are not adversely affected by relay contact wear.

The analog outputs are capable of supporting analog voltage or current point types, without the need for external bias resistors. Therefore, analog outputs support a wide range of devices, such as actuators.

For applications that require more I/O resources, the SpaceLogic IP-IO modules provide a versatile mix of I/O points for any application. For more information, see the SpaceLogic IP-IO Specification Sheet.

Integrated damper actuator with feedback signal

The integrated damper actuator allows for simplified installation of MP-V directly over the damper shaft. This means that separate installation, wiring, and positioning of the damper motor is not needed. MP-V uses the same actuator mechanics as many Schneider Electric VAV controller models from the Andover Continuum, TAC Vista, and TAC I/A Series product lines. The feedback signal from the actuator makes it possible to determine the exact position of the damper. The actuator also features a push button for manual positioning of the damper during commissioning.

Factory-calibrated air flow sensor

The factory-calibrated air flow sensor uses a micro-flow channel integrated with the sensor chip that requires only a small air flow from the velocity probe. The sensor requires no maintenance and a minimum of field adjustments.

Advanced monitoring

The BACnet/IP controllers support local trends, schedules, and alarms, enabling local operation when the controller is offline or used in standalone applications.

With user-defined fallback values, the I/O module outputs will be in a predictable state in cases of network disruption.

The battery-free power backup of the memory and real-time clock helps prevent data loss and allows seamless and quick recovery after a power disruption.

In WorkStation, you update the firmware of multiple BACnet/IP controllers at the same time and with minimum down time. The EcoStruxure BMS server keeps track of the installed firmware to support backup, restore, and replacement of the controllers and sensors. The server can host controllers of different firmware versions.

Configurable RS-485 port

The MP-V controller has one configurable RS-485 port, which can be configured to support two different types of networks:

• Sensor bus

• Modbus network

The controller can host one of the network types.

The RS-485 port can alternatively be configured to support BACnet MS/TP network communication with the automation server, instead of BACnet/IP. For more information, see section “BACnet MS/TP support”.

Sensor bus for living space sensors

The BACnet/IP controllers provide an interface designed for the SpaceLogic Sensor family of living space sensors. The SpaceLogic Sensor devices offer an efficient way to sense the temperature, humidity, CO ₂ , and occupancy in a room. The SpaceLogic Sensor devices are available with different combinations of sensor types and various covers and user interface options, such as touchscreen, setpoint and override buttons, and blank covers.

 

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The sensor bus provides both power and communications for up to four sensors that are daisy-chained using standard Cat 5 (or higher) cables. The maximum number of sensors that can be connected to a controller varies depending on the sensor model and the combination of cover and sensor base type:

• Blank covers: Up to four sensors of any combination of sensor base types

• 3-button and touchscreen covers:

  • Up to two sensor bases with CO ₂ option

  • Up to four sensor bases without CO ₂ option

• SpaceLogic LCD temperature sensors: Up to four sensors are supported

The maximum total length of the sensor bus is 61 m (200 ft). For more information, see the SpaceLogic Sensors - SXWS Sensors for MP and RP IP Controllers - Specification Sheet.

The RS-485 Power Adapter can be used to supply 24 VDC power to the MP controller sensor bus so that the maximum number of sensor bases with CO ₂ option can be increased from two to four sensor bases. The adapter can be ordered from Schneider Electric. For more information, see section the RS-485 Adapters Specification Sheet.

Modbus RTU subnetwork

The MP-V Modbus RTU (RS-485) subnetwork allows standard Modbus devices to be connected to the controller.

The Modbus RTU protocol is used for the communication. The MP controller acts as the Modbus client and the connected devices act as servers.

For connection to Modbus devices, it is recommended to use the non-isolated RS-485 adapter to provide screw termination. The adapter converts an RS-485 RJ45 interface to screw terminals. The adapter can be ordered from Schneider Electric. For more information, see the RS-485 Adapters Specification Sheet.

To connect the adapter, it is recommended that you use a Cat 5 (or higher) UTP cable with eight conductors and RJ45 connectors. The cable should be rated for the target environment and have a maximum length of 0.3 m (12 in.). The cable is not included and needs to be purchased separately.

The maximum number of Modbus devices that can be connected to an MP controller depends on the type of Modbus device and the number of Modbus registers.

The MP controller Modbus network supports up to 20 connected Modbus devices with the following restrictions:

• Maximum of 1,000 Modbus registers per network

64-bit Modbus registers are supported, which can be used in energy metering.

Maximum total length of the Modbus network is 72 m (236 ft).

The Modbus devices require a separate power supply unit.

Modbus device types are pre-configured Modbus applications for quick and easy Modbus device integration in EcoStruxure Building Operation solutions. For information on the Modbus devices supported using Modbus device types, see the document EcoStruxure Building - Modbus Device Integration - Supported Device Brochure.

BACnet MS/TP support

The MP-V controller supports both BACnet IP and MS/TP protocols. The controller can be configured to use either protocol. This feature enables both retrofitting of MNB and b3 BACnet devices while reusing parts of the existing cabling and equipment, as well as a later transition from the BACnet MS/TP (RS-485) network to an IP based network.

An RJ45 to screw terminal block adapter is required to connect the MP-V controller to the BACnet MS/TP network of the AS-P or AS-B server. The adapter can be ordered from Schneider Electric. The adapter is available in two models, with an isolated or non-isolated RS-485 transceiver. For more information, see the RS-485 Adapters Specification Sheet.

To connect the adapter, it is recommended that you use a Cat 5 (or higher) UTP cable with eight conductors and RJ45 connectors. The cable should be rated for the target environment and have a maximum length of 0.3 m (12 in.). The cable is not included and needs to be purchased separately.

In retrofit projects with MNB devices, the MP-V controllers can be mixed with MNB devices on the BACnet MS/TP network. The isolated adapter is used for connection of a controller. The adapter is connected to the RS-485 Com A port on the controller.

In retrofit projects with b3 BACnet devices, the MP-V controllers can be mixed with b3 BACnet devices on the BACnet MS/TP network. The non-isolated adapter is used for connection of a controller. The adapter is connected to the RS-485 Com A port on the controller.

In retrofit projects with only MP-V controllers on the BACnet MS/TP network, the non-isolated adapter is used for connection of a controller. The adapter is connected to the RS-485 Com A port on the controller.

Commission mobile application

The Commission mobile application is designed for local configuration, field deployment, commissioning of BACnet/IP controllers, and air flow balancing of VAV units. The mobile application reduces the commissioning time, allows flexibility in project execution, and minimizes dependencies on network infrastructure.

The mobile application is designed for use with Android, Apple (iOS), and Microsoft Windows 10 and Windows 11 devices. For more information, see the EcoStruxure Building Commission Specification Sheet.

 

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Using the Commission mobile application, you can connect to one or many BACnet/IP controllers. You can connect to a single BACnet/IP controller using the SpaceLogic Bluetooth Adapter connected to a SpaceLogic Sensor. Using a wireless access point or a network switch, you can connect to a network of BACnet/IP controllers on the local IP network.

With the Commission mobile application, you can easily discover BACnet/IP controllers on the IP network. You can change the configuration of each controller, including the BACnet and IP network settings, location, and parent server. To save engineering time, you can save common device settings and then reuse them for controllers of the same model.

The Commission mobile application does not require an EcoStruxure BMS server or a network infrastructure to be in place. You can use the mobile application to load the controller application directly into the local BACnet/IP controller and deploy the controller. The controller application can be created offline using Project Configuration Tool or WorkStation. You can also perform an I/O checkout to verify that the controller's I/O points are configured, wired, and operating correctly.

Using the Commission mobile application, you can perform air flow balancing of VAV units controlled by MP-Vs. An intuitive workflow automatically guides you through the process. After the flow balancing, you can generate a report in HTML format for one or more VAV units. The balancing parameters associated with each MP-V are stored in the parent server, which makes it easier to replace the controller if necessary.

Full EcoStruxure Building Operation software support

The power of the BACnet/IP controller is fully realized when it is part of an EcoStruxure BMS, which provides the following benefits:

• WorkStation/WebStation interface

• Script and Function Block programming options

• Device discovery

• Engineering efficiency

• Preconfigured BMS applications for HVAC

WorkStation and WebStation provide a consistent user experience regardless of which EcoStruxure BMS server the user is logged on to. The user can log on to the parent EcoStruxure BMS server to engineer, commission, supervise, and monitor the BACnet/IP controller and its I/O as well as its attached SpaceLogic Sensor devices. For more information, see the WorkStation and WebStation specification sheets.

Unique to the industry, the BACnet/IP controllers have both Script and Function Block programming options. This flexibility assures that the best programming method can be selected for the application. Existing programs can easily be reused between the EcoStruxure BMS server and the controller.

The enhanced Device Discovery in WorkStation enables you to easily identify BACnet/IP controllers on a BACnet network and to associate the controllers with their parent server.

The engineering and maintenance of BACnet/IP controllers can be done very efficiently using the EcoStruxure Building Operation reusability features. With these features, you can create library items (Custom Types) for a complete controller application that contains programs and all necessary objects such as trends, alarms, and schedules. The controller application in the Custom Types library is reusable across all controllers of the same model. You can use the controller application as a base for creating new controllers intended for similar applications. You can then edit the controller application, and the changes are automatically replicated to all controllers, while each controller keeps its local values.

WorkStation supports both online and offline engineering of BACnet/IP controllers. You can make the configuration changes online or use database mode to make the changes offline. In database mode, the changes are saved to the EcoStruxure Building Operation database so that you can apply the changes to the controllers later.

Project Configuration Tool enables you to perform all the engineering off site, without the need for physical hardware, which minimizes the time you need to spend on site. You can run the EcoStruxure BMS servers virtually and engineer the BACnet/IP controllers before you deploy your server and controller applications to the servers and controllers on site. For more information, see the Project Configuration Tool specification sheet.

To improve engineering efficiency and standardize engineering practices, fully designed and tested controller applications are available at bms-applications.schneider-electric.com for use with the MP controllers. This library contains applications for different MP controller models and application types, such as fan coil units, VAV, and ceiling solutions. These preconfigured controller applications are packages that include all software programs, and for example graphics, alarms, and documentation such as functional specifications and I/O wiring schedules, that are needed for your projects. The online repository can be accessed using common web browsers on Windows PCs as well as mobile devices running Apple iOS 11.3 (or later) and Android 6.0 Marshmallow (or later).

 

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Terminals

Follow proper installation wiring diagrams and instructions, including these instructions:

• MP-V-7A and MP-V-9A have several RET terminals for connection of I/O returns, so a common chassis/signal ground rail is optional and may not be needed.

• Individual 24 V power sources to the field must be current limited to maximum 4 A for UL compliant installations, and maximum 6 A in other areas.

• For more information on wiring, see the SpaceLogic Hardware Reference Guide.

 

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Table: Part Numbers for SpaceLogic Sensor Devices, Sensor Bases

Table: Part Numbers for SpaceLogic Sensor Devices, Covers

Table: Part Numbers for SpaceLogic Sensor Devices, Combination Models

1. The SpaceLogic resistive temperature sensor (SLA...) is designed to be connected to I/O points/terminals on RP or MP controllers, or I/O modules. The sensor requires an analog input (temperature input).