Johnson Controls ZFR1811 Installation Instructions Manual

Brand: Johnson Controls

Model: ZFR1811

Type: Installation Instructions Manual

ZFR1811 Wireless Field Bus Router Installation Instructions 1

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Application

A ZFR1811 Wireless Field Bus Router is used with

Field Equipment Advanced Application Controllers

(FACs), Field Equipment Controllers (FECs), Input/

Output Modules (IOMs), and Variable Air Volume

Modular Assembly (VMA) Series field controllers.

The ZFR1811 Router provides a wireless interface

between:

• a field controller and the supervisory controller (by

means of a ZFR1810 Coordinator)

• a field controller and associated WRZ Series

Wireless Room Sensors

Additionally, the ZFR1811 Wireless Field Bus Router

can be used as a repeater in WRZ-7860-0 One-to-One

Wireless Room Temperature Sensing System. For

more information, refer to the WRZ Series One-to-One

Wireless Room Sensing System Technical Bulletin

(LIT-12011641).

Up to nine WRZ Series Sensors can be associated

with a single field controller. In multi-sensor

applications, the ZFR1811 Router passes all the

sensor data to an FAC, FEC, IOM, or VMA controller,

which can be configured to either average the sensors’

input or select the highest or lowest sensed condition

for control of the target zone.

A ZFR1811 Router is powered directly from the

connected field controller’s 15 VDC output.

The Router can also be powered by the power supply

in the Repeater Accessory Kit to serve as a

stand-alone repeater, extending the range of the

communications within the wireless mesh network.

Refer to the ZFR1800 Series Wireless Field Bus

System Technical Bulletin (LIT-12011295) or the

ZFR1800 Series Wireless Field Bus System Quick

Reference Guide (LIT-12011630) for information on

commissioning and configuring a ZFR1800 Series

Wireless Field Bus System for operation.

Use the ZFR1811 Wireless Field Bus Router only to

provide an input to equipment under normal

operating conditions. Where failure or malfunction of

the ZFR1811 Router could lead to personal injury or

property damage to the controlled equipment or

other property, additional precautions must be

designed into the control system. Incorporate and

maintain other devices, such as supervisory or

alarm systems or safety or limit controls, intended to

warn of or protect against failure or malfunction of

the ZFR1811 Router.

IMPORTANT: The ZFR1800 Series Wireless Field

Bus System is not designed or intended for use in

mission-critical or life/safety applications.

ZFR1811 Wireless Field Bus Router

Installation Instructions

MS-ZFR1811-x

Part No. 24-10325-10, Rev. L

Issued April 2016

ZFR1811 Wireless Field Bus Router Installation Instructions2

North American Emissions Compliance

United States

Canada

Installation

Follow these guidelines when installing a

ZFR1811 Router:

• Transport the ZFR1811 Router in the original

container to minimize vibration and shock damage.

• Verify that one 1/2 in. trade size Electrical

Mechanical Tubing (EMT) connector is shipped

with the ZFR1811 Router.

• Do not drop the ZFR1811 Router or subject it to

physical shock.

Dimensions

See Figure 1 for physical features and dimensions of

the ZFR1811 Router.

Compliance Statement (Part 15.19)

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference,

and

2. This device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may cause

undesired operation.

Warning (Part 15.21)

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by

the party responsible for compliance could void the

user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Industry Canada Statement

The term IC before the certification/registration

number only signifies that the Industry Canada

technical specifications were met.

Le terme « IC » précédant le numéro d'accréditation/

inscription signifie simplement que le produit est

conforme aux spécifications techniques d'Industry

Canada.

IMPORTANT: Before installing the ZFR1811

Router in plenum applications, verify acceptance of

exposed plastic materials in plenum areas with the

local building authority. Building codes for plenum

requirements vary by location.

Some local building authorities accept compliance to

UL 1995, Heating and Cooling Equipment, whereas

others use different acceptance criteria.

Figure 1: ZFR1811 Wireless Field Bus Router,

Physical Features and Dimensions, mm (in.)

ZFR1811 Wireless Field Bus Router Installation Instructions 3

Mounting

When mounting the ZFR1811 Router to an enclosure,

mount it to the top, bottom, or side of the enclosure. Do

not mount the ZFR1811 Router in a horizontal

orientation. See Figure 2.

Location Considerations

Follow these guidelines when locating a ZFR1811

Router within a ZFR1800 Series System.

• Locate the ZFR1811 Router so that it is easily

accessible.

• For best signal transmission, vertically orient the

ZFR1811 Router with the flag end of the router

exposed below (and clear of) any pipes, duct work,

or other metal obstructions by at least 50 mm

(2 in.). Do not mount the ZFR1811 Router in a

horizontal orientation. See Figure 2 and Figure 3.

• Due to the nature of the radio frequency waves, a

wireless device may have significantly different

signal strengths if its position changes relative to

another wireless device or if its environment

changes. If a ZFR1811 Router shows poor signal

strength, you may be able to improve the signal

strength by rotating the ZFR1811 Router.

• Locate the ZFR1811 Router in line-of-sight with as

many ZFR1811 Routers and WRZ Sensors as

possible.

• Do not mount the ZFR1811 Router in recessed

areas, metal enclosures, or shelving units.

Note: For detailed information on location guidelines

for a ZFR1800 Series system, and for estimating the

number of ZFR1811 Routers needed as repeaters for

extending wireless transmission range, refer to the

ZFR1800 Series Wireless Field Bus System Technical

Bulletin (LIT-12011295).

Figure 2: Proper (Top) and Improper (Bottom)

Mounting Orientations

FIG:ZFR1811_mnt_nomnt

50 mm

(2 in.)

minimum

50 mm

(2 in.)

minimum

Figure 3: Mount ZFR1811 Routers in the

Same Horizontal Plane Below Pipes, Duct

Work, or Metal Obstructions

Drop Ceiling Grid

Ductwork

Drop Ceiling Grid

Ductwork

Drop Ceiling Grid

Ductwork

FIG:ZFR1811_horiz_pln

ZFR1811 Wireless Field Bus Router Installation Instructions4

Wireless Signal Transmission Considerations

Line-of-sight transmission ranges between a

ZFR1810 Coordinator, ZFR1811 Router, and/or a

WRZ Sensor can be less than the maximum distances

shown in Table 1. The effective transmission range for

indoor applications varies because of wireless signal

absorption and reflection due to metal obstructions,

walls (or floors), and furniture found in typical building

interiors.

Wiring

Wiring Considerations and Guidelines

Wiring with an FEC or VMA16 Series Field

Controller

Connect the ZFR1811 Router to the field controller as

shown in Table 2. This connection provides both power

and communication to the ZFR1811 Router.

Note: When using a field controller in a wireless field

bus network, ensure that the DIP switch for Address

128 is set to the ON position.

Table 1: Indoor Line-of-Sight Transmission

Ranges

Range Type Transmission Distance

ZFR1810

Coordinator,

ZFR1811 Router

WRZ Series

Sensor

Recommended 15.2 m (50 ft) 15.2 m (50 ft)

Maximum 76.2 m (250 ft) 30 m (98 ft)

IMPORTANT: Do not connect supply power to the

ZFR1811 Router before finishing wiring and

checking all wiring connections. Short circuits or

improperly connected wires may result in permanent

damage to the Router.

IMPORTANT: Use copper conductors only. Make

all wiring in accordance with local, national, and

regional regulations. The ZFR1811 Router is a

low-voltage (less than 30 VAC) device. Do not

exceed the ZFR1811 Router’s electrical ratings.

IMPORTANT: Prevent any static electric discharge

to the ZFR1811 Router. Static electric discharge can

damage the ZFR1811 Router and void any

warranties.

IMPORTANT: Do not connect the ZFR1811 Router

to the power supply before setting the PAN OFFSET

switches.

ZFR1811 Wireless Field Bus Router Installation Instructions 5

For further information on how to set up a field

controller to work with the ZFR1811 Router, refer to the

following documents:

• FEC16 Field Equipment Controller Installation

Instructions (Part No. 24-10143-136)

• FEC26 Field Equipment Controller Installation

Instructions (Part No. 24-10143-144)

• IOM17 and IOM27 Input/Output Modules

Installation Instructions (Part No. 24-1044-76)

• IOM37 Input/Output Module Installation

Instructions (Part No. 24-1044-84)

• IOM47 Input/Output Module Installation

Instructions (Part No. 24-1044-92)

• VMA16 Series Variable Air Volume Controllers

Installation Instructions (Part No. 24-10143-20)

Some connections require the use of the ZFRCBL wire

harness. To use the ZFRCBL wire harness, make the

connections as shown in Figure 4 and Figure 5. For

more information on using the ZFRCBL accessory,

refer to the Wireless Commissioning Converter

Installation Instructions (Part No. 24-10108-2).

Port Swap on Wireless-Enabled VMA1610/1620s

On the VMA1610/1620 models, when the 128 bit

switch on the address DIP switch is turned ON (to

enable wireless operation), the FC and SA bus are

swapped internally. All connections that were SA bus

(RJ-12 and terminal blocks) are now FC bus

connections. The terminal block connections marked

for the FC bus are now connected internally to the

SA bus.

If you have an installation that calls for a wired IOM

connected to the SA Bus of a wireless-enabled

VMA1610/1620 field controller, connect the IOM to the

FC Bus Terminals (which are really the SA Bus

terminals on a VMA1610/1620 in wireless mode) as

indicated in Figure 6 and Figure 7.

Note: The VMA1615/1630 controller have RJ-12

connectors on the FC bus and SA bus. These

controllers do not require port swapping when in

wireless mode.

Table 2: Connecting the ZFR1811 Router to a Field Controller

Field

Controller

Model

Plug the ZFR1811 Router

Connector Cable into the

Following Jack on the Field

Controller:

Connection Points for the

Bluetooth® CVT

Commissioning Interface

and Other SA Bus Products

Use This

Communications Port

between WEFC and

Wired IOMs, WRZ

Sensors, or VFDs:

FAC26 FC Bus RJ-12 Jack SA Bus RJ-12 Jack SA Bus Terminals

FEC16 FC Bus RJ-12 Jack SA Bus RJ-12 Jack SA Bus Terminals

FEC26 FC Bus RJ-12 Jack SA Bus RJ-12 Jack SA Bus Terminals

IOM17

SA/FC Bus RJ-12 Jack Not available in wireless mode.

Use CCT with ZFR Dongle.

N/A

IOM27

SA/FC Bus RJ-12 Jack Not available in wireless mode.

Use CCT with ZFR Dongle.

N/A

IOM37

SA/FC Bus RJ-12 Jack Not available in wireless mode.

Use CCT with ZFR Dongle.

N/A

IOM47

SA/FC Bus RJ-12 Jack Not available in wireless mode.

Use CCT with ZFR Dongle.

N/A

VMA1610/20 SA Bus RJ-12 Jack Use ZFRCBL Cable FC Bus Terminals

VMA1615/30 FC Bus RJ-12 Jack SA Bus RJ-12 Jack SA Bus Terminals

1. SA Bus Products include the DIS1710 Local Controller Display, the MS-BTCVT-1 Wireless

Commissioning Converter, and the NS Series (hard-wired) Network Sensors, Balancing Sensors, and

Discharge Air Temperature Sensors.

2. IOMs cannot be used in wireless mode to extend the IO of a field controller. You must always hardwire

IOMs to their host field controller.

3. Do not connect any device to the SA Bus/FC Bus terminal block when using the IOM with a ZFR1811.

ZFR1811 Wireless Field Bus Router Installation Instructions6

Figure 4: ZFRCBL Accessory (Not to Scale)

FC BUS

Terminal

Block

FC BUS

Terminal Block

Plug

COM

SHLD

COM

SA BUS

Terminal

Block

SA BUS

Terminal Block

Plug

COM

PWR

COM

RS-485 (RJ-12) Jack

FIG:ZFRCBL

Figure 5: Pin Number Assignments for

RJ-12 Jack

Power

(15 VDC)

SA or FC Bus +

SA or FC Bus

Bus and Power Common

Power

(15 VDC)

Sensor, SA Bus, or FC Bus Port

(RJ-12 Modular Jack)

Bus and Power Common

FIG:RJ_

inout

Figure 6: Connecting an IOM to a

Wireless-Enabled VMA1610/1620 Field Controller

Figure 7: Wiring a Discharge Air Netsensor, Zone

Netsensor with Terminal Block, or IOM to a

Wireless-Enabled VMA1610/1620 Field

Controller

ZFR1811 Wireless Field Bus Router Installation Instructions 7

Setup and Adjustments

Set the PAN Offset value of the ZFR1811 Router using

the DIP switches (located on the back of the cover) to

configure the ZFR1811 Router to communicate on the

wireless mesh network. See Figure 1 and Figure 8.

The value equals the sum of the numbers set to ON.

For example, if the DIP switches labelled 1, 4, and 8

are set to ON, the PAN Offset value is 13

(1 + 4 + 8 = 13).

When selecting a PAN Offset value for a wireless

system:

• Use a unique PAN Offset value for each wireless

mesh network at a job site.

• Use the same PAN Offset value for each wireless

device in a wireless mesh network - the

ZFR1810 Coordinator and each associated

ZFR1811 Router and WRZ Sensor.

Note: On some date code labels, the switch position

numbers on the bottom of the dip switch are reversed.

In either case, the switch positions are always read

right to left.

IMPORTANT: Ensure that the PAN OFFSET

switches are set to the same value for each

ZFR1810 Coordinator, ZFR1811 Router, and

WRZ Sensor in a mesh network.

IMPORTANT: Do not connect the ZFR1811 Router

to the power supply before setting the PAN OFFSET

switches.

IMPORTANT: On the MS/TP Address switch block

of the associated FEC/IOM/VMA16 Field Controller,

set switch 128 to ON for use with a ZFR1811 Router.

Figure 8: Sample DIP Switch Settings

ZFR1811 Wireless Field Bus Router Installation Instructions8

Troubleshooting

Use the Status Light-Emitting Diode (LED) (see

Figure 1) along with the information in Table 3 to

troubleshoot the ZFR1811 Router.

Wireless Signal Strength

A wireless signal strength indication LED displays the

reception strength of the transmissions between the

ZFR1810 Coordinators, ZFR1811 Routers, and the

WRZ Series Sensors. This LED helps determine the

network connectivity status when selecting locations for

the devices during system installation.

Wireless transmissions between ZFR1810

Coordinators and ZFR1811 Routers occur as needed.

Wireless transmissions between ZFR1811 Routers and

WRZ Sensors occur approximately every 60 seconds

or when the occupancy button on the WRZ Sensor is

pressed. Refer to the WRZ Series Wireless Room

Temperature Sensors Installation Instructions (Part No.

24-10332-2) for more information.

Approximately once every 10 seconds, the Signal

Strength LED flashes to indicate the strength of the

signal received from neighboring devices. See Table 3.

Note: The Signal Strength LEDs on all the ZFR1811

routers in a network extinguish after approximately

2 hours of normal operation, making the ZFR1811 less

distracting when installed in an open area. To re-enable

the ZFR1811 LEDs for troubleshooting purposes,

perform a scan using the ZFR Checkout Tool (ZCT).

Alternatively, push the Network Optimize/Reform Push

Button on the ZFR1810 coordinator for 0-5 seconds.

Note that if you press this button more than 5 seconds

a Network Optimize or Reform is initiated.

Refer to the ZFR1800 Series Wireless Field Bus

System Technical Bulletin (LIT-12011295) for more

information on determining the signal strength between

ZFR1800 Series devices in your application.

ZFR1811 Wireless Field Bus Router Installation Instructions 9

WRZ-SST-120 Wireless Sensing System Tool

Use the WRZ-SST-120 Wireless Sensing System Tool

with a WRZ Series Sensor as a site survey tool to

determine the wireless signal strength between a

ZFR1810 Coordinator and a ZFR1811 Router or

between two ZFR1811 Routers. Refer to the

WRZ-SST-120 Wireless Sensing System Tool

Installation Instructions (Part No. 24-10563-12) for

more information on testing signal strength in your

application.

Table 3: ZFR1811 Router Status LED

Name Visual

Indication of:

Descriptions

General

Operation

Normal

operation

OFF Steady = No power (or normal operation for more than 2 hours).

OFF Steady with 1 Flash every 10 seconds = ZFR1811 Router is not a member of a

wireless network, invalid PAN OFFSET setting, no ZFR1810 Coordinators or ZFR1811

Routers in area.

ON Steady with Signal Strength displayed once every 10 seconds = ZFR1811 Router

is a member of a wireless network.

OFF Steady with Signal Strength displayed once every 10 seconds = Wireless network

is actively communicating, but ZFR1810 Coordinator cannot be reached (for example,

coordinator lost power).

Signal

Strength

Indication

Wireless signal

strength

3 Flashes - Excellent

2 Flashes - Good

1 Flash - Weak

OFF for 3 seconds - None

Network

Reform

Operation

during network

reform

Rapid Flashes for 5 minutes = rapid flashes occur for up to 5 minutes:

• when the Reform Network option is initiated to the network, the ZFR1811 Router

disconnects itself from the network

• when the PAN OFFSET is changed on the ZFR1811 Router

• when the PAN OFFSET is changed on the ZFR1811 Router after it has already joined

another PAN

• when the Channel Mask in the ZFR1810 is changed from CCT

Network

Ping

Wireless node

function in the

network

Network pings provide a means of physically locating connected devices. There are two

methods with different use cases:

1) Use ZFR Checkout Tool (ZCT) to ping an address. This LED on the connected ZFR1811

to blink, indicating the device mapped to that specific MS/TP address

2) Press the Occupancy pushbutton on a WRZ Network Sensor. This causes the blinking

response on the ZFR1811 connected to the paired device. This can be used to validate

switch settings on the sensor during installation.

1. The Signal Strength LEDs on all the ZFR1811 Routers in a network extinguish after approximately 2 hours of normal

operation, making the ZFR1811 less distracting when installed in an open area. To re-enable the ZFR1811 LEDs for

troubleshooting purposes, perform a scan using the ZCT or push the Network Optimize/Reform Push Button on the

ZFR1810 Coordinator.

ZFR1811 Wireless Field Bus Router Installation Instructions10

Repair Information

If the ZFR1811 Wireless

Field Bus Router fails to

operate within its specifications, replace the unit. For a

replacement ZFR1811 Router, contact the nearest

Johnson Controls® representative.

Accessories

See Table 4 for information on accessories for the

ZFR1811 Router.

Technical Specifications

Table 4: Accessories

Product Code

Number

Product Description

MS-ZFRRPT-0 Optional Repeater Accessory for use with ZFR1811 Router as a repeater. Includes power supply

(20–28 VAC or 16-30 VDC input power and 12 VDC output power), and 4 x 4 in. electrical box with

cover.

WRZ-SST-120 Wireless Sensing System Tool. Requires WRZ Series Sensor to function as a site survey tool for

ZFR1800 Wireless Field Bus System, or for WRZ-7860-0 One-to-One Room Temperature Sensing

System.

MS-ZFRCBL-0 Wire Harness with Connectors for use with MS-ZFR1811-x Router for Wireless Field Bus. Allows

ZFR1811 Router to function with FEC1620 controller; and with FEC1610, VMA1610, or VMA1620

controllers in conjunction with NS Series Sensors, MS-BTCVT-1 Wireless Commissioning Converter, or

DIS1710 Local Controller Display.

ZFR-USBHA-0 USB Dongle with ZFR Driver provides a wireless connection through the CCT to allow wireless

commissioning of the wireless-enabled FAC, FEC, IOM, and VMA16 controllers. The USB ZFR Dongle

is also used with the ZFR Checkout Tool used to troubleshoot and validate ZFR wireless meshes using

a laptop computer.

ZFR1811 Wireless Field Bus Router (Part 1 of 2)

Product Code Number MS-ZFR1811-x

Power Supply Input 8 to 18 VDC, 15 VDC Nominal. Provided from the FC/SA BUS RJ-12 jack on the FEC or

VMA16 controller.

Current Consumption 90 mA maximum

Addressing DIP Switches, Field Adjustable.

Wireless Band Direct-Sequence Spread-Spectrum, 2.4 GHz ISM Bands

Transmission Power 10 mW Maximum

Transmission Range 76.2 m (250 ft) Maximum Indoor Line-of-Sight; 15 m (50 ft) Recommended Indoor

Ambient Conditions Operating: 0 to 50°C (32 to 122°F), 5 to 95% RH, Noncondensing

Storage: -20 to 70°C (-4 to 158°F), 5 to 90% RH, Noncondensing

Materials Translucent Plastic Housing with Plenum rating per UL1995 UL94-5VB Flammability

Rating

Terminations RJ-12 plug for connection to FEC or VMA16 FC/SA Bus jack

Dimensions 136 x 100 x 18 mm (5-3/8 x 3-15/16 x 3/4 in.)

Mounting Hardware 1/2 in. trade size Electrical Mechanical Tubing (EMT) connector

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Shipping Weights 0.095 kg (0.21 lb)

Compliance United States:

Intended for Connection to an NEC Class 2 Power Source;

UL 916 Energy Management

Plenum rated per UL1995 UL94-5VB Flammability Rating

FCC Compliant to CFR47, Part 15, Subpart B, Class A

Transmission Complies with FCC Part 15.247 Regulations for Low Power Unlicensed

Transmitters

Transmitter Identification ZFR1811-0: FCC: TFB-MATRIXL;

Transmitter Identification ZFR1811-1: FCC: OEJ-WRZRADIO;

Canada:

CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 205, Signal Equipment

Industry Canada (IC) Compliant to Canadian ICES-003, Class B Limits

Industry Canada (IC) RSS-210

Transmitter Identification ZFR1810-0: 5969A-MATRIXLP

Transmitter Identification ZFR1810-1: 279A-WRZRADIO

Australia and New Zealand:

RCM Mark, Australia/NZ Emissions Compliant

Europe:

CE Mark – Johnson Controls, Inc., declares that this product is in compliance with the

essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the EMC Directive.

The performance specifications are nominal and conform to acceptable industry standard. For application at conditions beyond these

specifications, consult the local Johnson Controls office. Johnson Controls, Inc. shall not be liable for damages resulting from misapplication or

misuse of its products.

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