VAV14‑IP First‑Time Setup & Commissioning Guide

(With Video Timeline Companion)**

Video Reference: “VAV14‑IP Deep Dive Webinar”
Link: VAV14‑IP First‑Time Setup & Commissioning Webinar

This guide walks you through the exact steps demonstrated in the webinar, with timestamps, screenshots descriptions, and practical examples that help you follow along side‑by‑side.

This knowledge base is compiled from the iSMA CONTROLLI video series.
For the latest videos and updates, visit the channel regularly.

Overview

This Knowledge Base article covers:

• Selecting a VAV application

• Understanding supported heater/IO configurations

• Using DIP switches for the first‑time setup

• Configuring IP addresses across multiple controllers

• Deploying parameters using ISMA Configurator

• Using Multi‑Device Manager for bulk operations

• Where to find documentation and wiring diagrams

Every section corresponds directly to a moment in the webinar, allowing you to jump to the right place immediately.

Q&A Commonly Asked Questions

HERE IS THE OFFICIAL Q&A Document: Q&A_VAV14-IP Programming Webinar.pdf

**📘 0:00 – 2:30

Introduction to the VAV14‑IP & Application Options**

Key points from the video:

• The VAV14‑IP supports 216 pre‑defined VAV box configurations (0:52).

• Examples shown (0:58):

  • Cooling only

  • Cooling + electric reheater

  • Series fan‑powered cooling + water reheater

• Beyond predefined setups, users can configure additional types via:

  • DIP switches

    

    
    

  • Free ISMA Configurator tool (Windows)

    

    
    

  • Niagara module (free) (2:00)

    

    
    

Customer Tip:
If you're unsure which VAV type matches your installation, start with the predefined list in the Knowledge Base, then adjust parameters in software if needed.

**📘 2:30 – 4:30

Heater Control Types (Example Used in Webinar)**

The presenters select:
VAV Cooling + 2‑Stage Electric Heater

Supported heater output types (3:00):

Mandatory sensor:

• Discharge Air Temperature (DAT) → UI1 (3:50 — 4:02)

**📘 4:30 – 6:30

Where to Find the Manuals & Wiring Diagrams**

The webinar demonstrates accessing the online manual:

ICDocs:
👉 https://icdocs.ismacontrolls.com

Steps shown (5:00):

1. Open the site

2. Use the search bar

3. Type “VAV App”

4. Open “VAV14‑IP Software Manual – Application Section”

5. Access:

   • Application logic diagrams

   • IO lists

   • Wiring diagrams

   • Mandatory vs optional sensors

Example shown at 9:00:
The wiring diagram for VAV + 2‑Stage Electric Heater, including:

• Mandatory DAT on UI1

• Optional CO₂ sensor

• Optional room temp and setpoint inputs

**📘 6:30 – 12:00

Configuring the VAV Application Using DIP Switches**

The presenters configure the controller using ONLY DIP switches.

Critical DIP Switches (S3):

Example from webinar:

• They activate S3‑3 and S3‑4 to select 2‑stage electric heat.

Tip:
If DIP priority is active, software cannot override DIP‑defined parameters (24:00).

**📘 12:00 – 20:30

IP Addressing Multiple VAV Controllers (IP Manager Tool)**

The presenters use ISMA Tool → IP Manager to scan and program all controllers, even if:

• All devices share the same factory default IP

• Devices are not reachable by normal network methods

Steps shown (15:00):

1. Open IP Manager

   

2. Click Discover

3. IP Manager finds all VAV controllers by:

   • MAC address

   • Serial Number

   • BACnet Device ID

4. Select all devices

5. Click Edit

Set Static IP Range (17:30 example):

Base IP: 192.168.1.110
Subnet: 255.255.255.0
Gateway: 192.168.1.1
Increment: 1

Outcome:

• Device 1 → 192.168.1.110

• Device 2 → 192.168.1.111

• Device 3 → 192.168.1.112

• etc.

Auto‑Reboot:
All controllers reboot after IP change — confirmed by the audible actuator resets at (20:00).

**📘 20:30 – 27:00

Configuring & Deploying VAV Parameters (VAV Configurator View)**

Inside ISMA Configurator → VAV Configurator, the presenters:

1. Start BACnet/IP transmission (22:00)

2. Discover all VAVs

3. Read parameters from a selected controller

4. View live configuration values

5. Change allowable parameters (e.g., min/max flow, reheater enable)

6. Push changes to all devices at once

DIP Switch Priority Reminder (24:00):

If S3‑1 is ON → DIP switch parameters cannot be overridden from software.

When they attempt to modify reheater type, a warning popup appears.

**📘 27:00 – 33:00

Using Multi‑Device Manager (Bulk Backups, Passwords, Time, Restarts)**

The presenters show how to:

Bulk Operations Include:

• Set controller time (28:50)

• Change passwords

• Restart multiple devices

• Download backups

• Upload backups

• OS upgrades

• Push configuration data (32:00)

Authentication Required:
First action must be a successful login to one device → credentials are cached (29:30).

Example Anti‑Pattern:
Attempting to set time on 3 controllers fails on 2 of them because they hadn’t been logged into yet.

**📘 33:00 – End

Upcoming Features – Multi‑Sensor Averaging & Real-Time Programming**

The presenters preview:

• Linking multiple CP panels (up to 5) via Smart‑Plug

• Averaging multi‑room temp sensors in real time

• Nano‑Edge Engine programming inside the controller

• Adding secondary applications running in parallel

• USB/Network programmability

This will be covered in a future webinar (33:50).

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