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Home Controls TechTime

TechTime is a Neptronic publication aiming to inform you on the best ways to deal with common issues highlighted by our technical support team. In this section you will find all TechTime articles related to Controls products.

Time to upgrade your old PTA/PTC

Learn more about the different ways to upgrade your PTA/PTC. Each different replacement procedure is easy and straightforward.

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How to Use Your TUUB Controller with Heat Pumps

Learn more about the various configurations a TUUB controller offers with heat pumps.

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The Basics of Dual Duct Terminal Units (Part 2)

After learning about dual duct units, discover the Neptronic controllers used for this application.

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The Basics of Dual Duct Terminal Units (Part 1)

Learn why dual duct systems are advantageous compared to conventional single duct systems and find out more about their controllers.

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Use the K Factor to Perfect Airflow

Find out what the K Factor is and why it counts toward your airflow and EVCB controller.

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User Restrictions and Controller Protections (Part 3)

Know all you need about additional safeties, flow switches and controller display information.

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User Restrictions and Controller Protections (Part 2)

Have a look at our accessories’ Unoccupied/Night Setback Modes and Humidity Control.

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User Restrictions and Controller Protections, Part 1

Understand setpoints, and determine which mode is appropriate for day and night in your space so your system can function efficiently.

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How To Find Model and Revision Numbers on Neptronic Accessories

Discover how to make sense of the model, revision, and serial numbers on all controllers, sensors, components and actuators.

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Surf our Website with Ease

Here are a few pointers to help you find the information on HVAC controls that you need on our website.

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How to Restrict User Access to Controller Settings

Personalize user permissions in setpoints changes and setting configuration.

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What are the EVC Fan Powered Box Options?

Learn the different possible ways you can configure your fan powered box with EVCB controllers.

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All About VAV Ramps and Controllers

Neptronic offers various VAV ramps on our products that can be matched to our controllers.

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Match Your Controllers’ Settings

Neptronic BACnet controllers have the “Copy Config” feature to match the setups from one controller to another.

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Operating Pressure Independent Control Valves

These control valves reduce energy costs and increase comfort in heating and cooling applications.

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Heat Pump Applications Using the TUCB Series Controller

Different configuration possibilities are available to control a heat pump with a TUCB series controller.

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Configuring Your Electric Heater Stages

Electric duct heaters can be controlled by modulation, pulse, On/Off, or stages.

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Manual Schedule Changes via Tridium Workplace AX (Niagara)

Find out how to modify the integrated BACnet schedule of Neptronic’s 2nd generation controllers.

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What Does BTL Certification Represent?

Discover which BACnet features on Neptronic controllers are BTL certified and what it means.

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Setting Up Floating Signal or Three Position Control

Tri-state control, or three-point floating, is a modulating signal that closes or opens the actuator

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Do’s and Don’ts of BACnet Wiring (Part 3)

Here are a few detailed BACnet tips on maximum number of devices, End of Line Termination and more.

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Do’s and Don’ts of BACnet Wiring (Part 2)

Here are a few detailed BACnet tips on maximum number of devices, End Of Line Termination and more.

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Do’s and Don’ts of BACnet Wiring (Part 1)

Here are a few detailed BACnet tips on network, wiring and MS/TP Protocol.

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How to Choose the Right Temperature Sensor?

Class, resistance, type and curve are the different temperature sensors that make it hard to decide.

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Changeovers on the EVCB Series Controllers

Two-mode central system VAV boxes require changeover temperature sensors or switches to help the controller.

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What Is the BACnet Native Restore Function?

The EVC, EFC and TUCB controllers can be upgraded over RS485 BACnet MS-TP in the field.

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Understanding COV (Change of Value)

Neptronic EFCB and EVCB controllers support native COV service to speed up MS-TP refresh rate.

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2 Pipe or 4 Pipe Fan Coil?

Better understand the difference between both to set up your TFC series fan coil controller.

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How to Prepare for Wiring and Configuring

To prevent useless challenges when configuring and wiring new equipment, preparation is key!

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Wiring Basics: Power Supply and Sink/Source

See how to differentiate source and sink on TRIAC outputs and understand power supply wiring.

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Below 0ºC (32ºF) Fresh Air Application Controllers

Find out which controllers are appropriate for your below-zero fresh air applications.

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