IBC V-10 User Manual

Operational settings in the Advanced Setup Menu
Mode Setting Description
Temp.
Range
Default
Ext.
Control
Boiler Pump See Boiler Pump on page 87. On-Off On
Burner On
From
Type of control used to control boiler
supply of heat.
Thermostat
or Ext.
Control
Thermostat
Max.
Control°
(9.5VDC)
Temperature limit per maximum voltage
sent to controller.
32°F-185°F 160°F
Min.
Control°
(2.1VDC)
Lowest temperature per minimum voltage
sent to controller.
32 °F-185 °F 100 °F
Maximum
Supply°
Limit to prevent overheating of
supply/outlet water
41°F-190°F 190°F
Supply Diff'l Boiler will shut off at half differential setting
when supply water temperature is half the
differential setting below the boiler target
temperature and fire when the supply water
temperature is half the differential setting
above the boiler target
3 °F-62 °F 20 °F
Ramp
Speed
See Ramp Speed on page 91. 1-10 7
Priority Priority of the call for heat by external
control against other loads
20-90 65
Pump Post
Purge
See Pump Post Purge (sec) on page 90. 0-900
seconds
300 secs
Fail Safe
Enable
See Enable Failsafe SP on page 88. Enabled /
Disabled
Disabled
Water°
From
See Water° From on page 92. Outlet, Sec.
Loop, DHW
Water° From
Table 5 Temperature ranges and defaults in declared loads - Advanced Setup
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2.10 Operational settings in the Advanced Setup menu: temperature ranges and defaults

IBC V-10 Specifications

General

Brand	IBC
Model	V-10
Category	Controller
Language	English

Summary

1.0 Overview of the controller

1.1 Controller's menu screens

Diagrams the controller's four main menus and their associated submenus.

1.3 Power-up sequence and operational states/cycles

Details the controller's five operational states and error detection.

1.4 Getting to know the controller’s interface

Explains the main screen menus: Home, Setup, Status, and More.

2.0 Operating concepts

2.1 Domestic hot water (DHW)

Explains the controller's priority for DHW service and its operation.

2.2 Reset heating

Describes balancing building heat loss with supplied heat via temperature adjustments.

2.3 Set Point

Defines set point as controller temperature, not room thermostat reading.

2.4 External Control

Details controlling the boiler via an external electronic controller or BMS.

2.6 Setting load priority

Explains the priority algorithm for coordinating heat delivery in multi-load systems.

2.7 Combining loads

Describes combining compatible loads for simultaneous operation for efficiency.

2.8 Setting the supply differential in heating modes

Explains using differential to prevent short cycling and maintain boiler efficiency.

2.9 Operational settings in the Setup menu: temperature ranges and defaults

Lists default operational settings for DHW, Reset Heating, Setpoint, and Ext. Control.

2.10 Operational settings in the Advanced Setup menu: temperature ranges and defaults

Provides advanced operational settings for various modes and parameters.

3.0 Wiring

3.1 Boiler pump

Details wiring the boiler pump to its harness lead for VX series boilers.

3.2 Thermostats

Explains compatibility with common thermostats and wiring connections.

3.3 Load pumps or valves

Describes wiring up to four load pumps to the load pump terminals.

3.4 Sensors

Details wiring thermistors for Outdoor, Indoor, 2nd Loop, and DHW sensors.

3.7 Multiple boilers: wiring and networking

Covers connecting and networking multiple IBC boilers for energy savings.

3.8 Wiring checklist

Provides checks to confirm successful wiring of the boiler system.

4.0 Settings loads

4.1 Configuring loads using Setup (recommended)

Provides a quick method for setting parameters for most single-boiler installations.

4.2 Setting loads using Advanced Setup

Offers more options for experienced installers to configure loads.

4.3 Setting up an external control load

Details setting up external control for BMS to manage boiler set points.

4.5 Combining two loads to service two loads at the same time

Explains combining loads using basic or full mode for simultaneous operation.

5.0 Configuring multiple boiler systems

5.2 Configuring a master boiler

Assigns a boiler as the 'master' to control subordinate boilers on the network.

5.3 Configuring a subordinate boiler

Details basic configuration for subordinate boilers controlled by the master.

5.6 Assigning fixed IP addresses to boilers on a network using a switch not connected to the internet

Explains manually assigning IP addresses for network connectivity.

5.8 Setting up an IBC air handler to send data to an IBC boiler to control its reset heating curve

Configures communication for air handler data to control boiler reset curves.

6.0 Start-up

6.1 Start-up checklist

Lists essential checks before energizing the boiler for the first time.

6.2 Testing the ignition safety shutoff

Procedure to verify the ignition system's safety shutoff functionality.

6.3 Testing the Hi-limit temperature function

Tests the maximum supply cutoff temperature function of the boiler.

6.4 Testing the low water cutoff (LWCO) function

Verifies the LWCO function for protection against low water incidents.

7.0 Optional - Setup for Internet access

7.1 Connecting a boiler’s controller to an IP network

Details connecting the controller to an IP network for web browser capability.

8.0 Updating boiler controller software

8.1 Updating software in a boiler that has no internet access

Outlines the three stages for updating software without internet connectivity.

8.2 Updating software in a boiler that has internet access

Describes the process of updating software using a USB drive or SD card.

9.0 Other operating procedures

9.1 Testing the fan operation

Tests the fan's heat output and includes vent factor analysis.

9.2 Testing the firing rate

Allows testing the firing rate if the fan is not operating or if there are airflow errors.

9.3 Calibrating the fan

Required procedure after replacing a fan or performing a software update.

9.5 Limiting the minimum and maximum firing rate of the boiler

Adjusts boiler output for oversized installations or low-wind environments.

9.9 Setting overrides

Enables setting up automated temperature overrides for specific loads like DHW.

9.10 Backing up and restoring a boiler's configuration and settings

Allows saving and loading controller configuration and settings via USB/SD.

9.13 Resetting configured settings to factory defaults

Resets all boiler settings to default for troubleshooting or configuration reset.

9.18 Programming a replacement touchscreen controller

Guides on entering correct boiler details after installing a new controller.

10.0 Troubleshooting

10.1 Viewing errors

Accesses the Error Logs screen to view detailed information about present errors.

10.2 Clearing errors

Resets error states and forces the controller to reassess the boiler's status.

10.3 List of touchscreen controller error messages

Provides a list of encountered error messages and diagnostic steps.

Appendices

Internal wiring diagram VX series boilers

Illustrates the internal wiring connections for VX series boilers.

Wiring diagram - Opt Out DHW

Provides a specific wiring diagram for DHW opt-out applications.

Sequence of Operation - VX series boilers

Details the operational flow and sequence for VX series boilers.