revision

04 2016

RCF-230CD

RCF-230CD
Room thermostat with communication for
fan-coil applications with 230 V AC on/off
outputs.
Intended to control heating and/or cooling in 2- or
4-pipe installations. Setpoint and fan speed are set using
the buttons on the front. Communication via Modbus,
BACnet or EXOline.

RCF-230CD is a thermostat for controlling heating and/

or cooling in a room via on/off outputs. It also has a
function for three-speed fan control (for fan-coil).

Short facts about RCF-230CD

The thermostat uses 230 V AC supply voltage. It has triac

outputs for 230 V AC heating/cooling and built-in
230 V AC fan relays, which means that a separate relay
module is not required for the fan and actuators.

Inputs for presence detector and/or

window contact

RCF-230CD has communication via RS485 (Modbus,

BACnet or EXOline) for integration into systems. The
device can be configured using the Regio tool software,
downloadable free of charge from Regins website
(www.regincontrols.com).
Applications
The thermostat is suitable in buildings where you want
optimal comfort and reduced energy consumption, for
example offices, schools, shopping centres, airports, hotels,
hospitals etc.
Easy to install
Its modular design, featuring a separate bottom plate
for wiring, makes the thermostat easy to install and
commission. The bottom plate can be put into place
before the electronics are installed. Mounting takes place
directly on a wall or wall socket.
Control function
The thermostat controls heating and/or cooling in a room
via on/off outputs. It has a settable hysteresis and the
setpoint can be changed using the INCREASE ( ) and
DECREASE ( ) buttons on the front.
See also the section Display information and handling
on page 3.

Supply voltage 230 V AC

Built-in relays for a 3-speed fan,

230 V AC
Input for automatic change-over
cooling/heating
BTL tested from software version 1.2-1-00

Built-in or external sensor

The thermostat has a built-in sensor. Alternatively, the
input for an external PT1000-sensor can be used.
On/off control outputs
RCF-230CD has outputs for control of e.g. 230 V AC on/
off actuators.
Communication protocols
The room thermostat has automatic detection and
switch-over between Modbus and EXOline. BACnet
must however be set manually via the display or by using
Regio tool.

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2- and 4-pipe installations

In 2-pipe installations, the same pipe system is used
for heating and cooling depending on the current
season. Chilled water circulates through the system
during summer and heated water during winter When
RCF-230CD is configured for a 2-pipe system, output
DO4 is used for controlling heating or cooling (depending
on the season (fluid temperature)) via an actuator, a valve
or similar (change-over function).
WINTER

SUMMER

In 4-pipe installations, there are two separate water

systems for heating and cooling with separate valves. The
thermostat uses two outputs for control of heating and
cooling in sequence.

A window contact can be connected to either digital

input 1 or universal input 1. The window contact will
set the controller to Off mode if a window is opened,
thereby minimising energy consumption.
Operating modes
There are four different operating modes, Comfort,
Economy (Standby), Off and Window. Switching between
these modes is performed locally or via the SCADA
system.
Comfort: is shown in the display and the room is in
use. The temperature is held at the comfort level with
a deadband (DB) between activation of heating and
cooling.
Economy (Standby): Standby is shown in the display.
The room is in an energy saving mode and is not used
at the moment. This can for example be during nights,
weekends, evenings etc. or during daytime when there is
no one in the room. The thermostat is prepared to change
operating mode to Comfort if someone enters the room.
Heating and cooling have freely adjustable setpoints.
Off: Off is shown in the display and the backlight
is switched off. The thermostat neither heats or cools
and the fan stops (except if mould protection has been
selected, in which case the fan will keep running). Off
mode is selected by pressing the On/Off button.
Window: is shown in the display and the thermostat is
in off mode and the fan stops (except if mould protection
has been selected, in which case the fan will keep
running).

Automatic cooling/heating change-over

RCF-230CD has an input for change-over which is used
when the thermostat is configured for 2-pipe installations.
It sets output DO4 to operate with heating or cooling
function depending on the fluid temperature (season).
The change-over input can be connected to a
potential-free relay contact or a PT1000-sensor.
The input function for the relay contact can be set to
normally open (NO) or normally closed (NC). If the
change-over input is not used, we recommend that it is
left disconnected and set to NO (factory setting).
When using a sensor, it must be mounted so that it can
measure the temperature on the supply pipe to the coil.
To ensure satisfactory function, the system must also
have continuous primary circuit circulation. Using a
sensor, the output function is set to heating when the
fluid temperature exceeds 28C and to cooling when the
temperature falls below 16C.
At heating function HEAT is shown in the display and
at cooling function COOL is shown.
Occupancy detection for saving energy
By connecting an occupancy detector or a keycard switch
(in hotels) to a digital input, you can alternate between
Comfort and Economy mode. This way, the temperature
is controlled from requirement, making it possible to
save energy while maintaining the temperature at a
comfortable level.
Using occupancy detection, you can delay activation and/
or inactivation of Comfort mode to avoid switching mode
if someone temporarily enters or leaves the room.

Fan speed control

The current fan speed is shown in the display and can be
set manually to LowMediumHighAuto by pressing
the fan button. In Auto mode, fan speed is controlled by
the difference between the setpoint and actual value of
the room.
Valve
output

Fan
output

Heating:
X = TON - Room temp.

3
2

Cooling:
X = Room temp. - TON

1
0
TOFF 0
TON

When there is no heating or cooling demand in the Auto

position, the fan will run at its lowest setting. This can be
changed to make the fan stop when there is no heating
or cooling demand. The fan is also deactivated when in
modes Off and Window. However, it will continue to run
if mould protection has been configured.
If the fan has been configured to not be affected by
controller output, the AUTO option will not be shown
when pressing the fan button.
Mould protection
When this function has been configured, the fan will
always run at the lowest speed and circulate air in the
room to minimise the risk of mould growth in the fan-coil
unit. The function is deactivated on delivery.

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Automatic valve exercise

To ensure proper functionality, the thermostat has a
function for valve exercise, even during periods when
they are not in use. At regular intervals the output is
overridden to close for a moment in order to open
and close the valves. The exercise interval can be set
individually for heating and cooling. The exercise function
can also be inactivated if desired.

Display information and handling

Current fan speed
(Low, Medium, High)
Changeable value
Occupancy
indication

Fan
Setpoint

Current room
temperature or
setpoint in C to
one decimal point

Indoor /
outdoor
temp.
Off mode
(only the
temperature
is shown)

The parameter values are changed with the INCREASE

and DECREASE buttons and changes confirmed with the
On/Off button.
The parameter list can be found in the instruction for
RCF-230CD and in the manual for RCF.
Display configuration
The desired contents of the display can be configured via
the parameter list. There are four alternatives:

The display has the following indications:

Auto/Man
indication
for the fan

Configuration
The factory settings can be changed by using the display
and buttons on the thermostat, or alternatively by using
Regio tool.

1. The actual value is normally shown. The setpoint

is shown when it is changed using the INCREASE
and DECREASE buttons.
2. The actual value is normally shown. The setpoint
displacement is shown when it is changed using
the INCREASE and DECREASE buttons.
3. The setpoint value is shown (factory setting).
4. The setpoint adjustment is shown.

Open window

Control principles
STANDBY:
Economy mode
indication
SERVICE:
Setting parameters

COOL/HEAT:
Shows if the unit
controls according to
the heating or cooling
setpoint

The display is handled using the buttons on the

thermostat:

On/Off button

Control principle at cooling function

During control of cooling, the output is activated when
the temperature rises above the setpoint by the set
hysteresis. The output closes when the setpoint value is
reached.

Output

On

INCREASE setpoint
DECREASE setpoint
Fan speed

Off
Setpoint
On/Off button
By pressing the On/Off button, RCF-230CD will switch
between Off mode and Comfort/Economy mode.
Setpoint buttons
The INCREASE and DECREASE buttons are used to
change the setpoint value. The basic setpoint can be
changed within adjustable min./max. limits.

Control principle at heating function

During control of heating, the output is activated when
the temperature falls below the setpoint by the set hysteresis. The output closes when the setpoint value is reached.

Fan button
By pressing the fan button, the fan speed is set to to Low,
Medium, High or Auto.
Blocking
The buttons of the controller, the configuration menu
and the manual fan control can all be blocked in order
to prevent settings from being changed by unauthorized
individuals.

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Technical data
Supply voltage
Power consumption
Ambient temperature
Storage temperature

Ambient humidity
Protection class
Communication
Modbus
BACnet
Communication speed
Pollution degree
Overvoltage category
Display
Built-in temperature sensor
Terminal blocks

Material, casing
Colour
Cover
Bottom plate
Mounting
Dimensions (HxWxD)
Weight

230 V AC 10 %, 50/60 Hz
3 W, class II construction
0...50C
-20...+70C
Max. 90 % RH
IP20
RS485 (Modbus or EXOline with automatic detection/switching), or BACnet
8 bits, 1 or 2 stop bits. Odd, even (FS) or no parity.
MS/TP slave and master
9600, 19200, 38400 bps (EXOline, Modbus and BACnet) or 76800 bps (BACnet only)
2
3
LCD with backlight
NTC type, measuring range 0...50C
Lift type for max. cable area 2.1 mm2
Polycarbonate, PC
Polar white RAL9010
Light grey
Indoor, wall mounting, fits on a standard wall socket
120 x 102 x 29 mm
0.18 kg
LVD, Low Voltage Directive / EMC emissions & immunity standards: This product
conforms to the EMC and LVD requirements in the European harmonised standards
EN 60730-1:2000 and EN 60730-2-9:2002. It carries the CE mark.
RoHS: This product conforms to the Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament
and of the Council.

Inputs
External sensor, AI1

UI1

Presence/window contact, DI1

PT1000-sensor. Suitable sensors are TG-R5/PT1000, TG-UH/PT1000,

TG-A1/PT1000 and TG-K3-PT1000 from Regin.
Change-over, potential-free contact or PT1000-sensor. Suitable sensor is TG-A1/PT1000
from Regin or window contact.
Potential free contact. A suitable occupancy detector is IR24-P from Regin.

Outputs
Fan control, DO1, 2, 3
Valve, DO4, DO5

3 outputs for speed I, II and III, 230 V AC, max. 3 A fan-coil

2 outputs, 230 V AC, max. 300 mA (3 A initially)

Settings
Basic setpoint
Internal sensor calibration
External sensor calibration
Hysteresis
DB, deadband at Comfort
Installation type
Input DI1
Input UI1
Output DO4
Output DO5
Valve exercise

Possible settings
5...50C (0...100C with Regio tool)
-10...10 K
-10...10 K
0.5...50 K
0.1...10 K
2- or 4-pipe
Normally open (NO) or normally closed (NC)
NO or NC, when used as a relay contact input
NO or NC
NO or NC
Individually settable for heating and cooling outputs

Factory setting (FS)

22C
0K
0K
1K
2K
2-pipe
NO
NO
NC
NC
23 hours interval

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Wiring and dimensions

10

230 V AC L

11

Not connected

12

230 V AC N

Supply voltage (internally connected to terminal 13)

13

Fan-coil common / 230 V AC N

Common fan-coil connector (internally connected to terminal 12)

20

DO1

Fan-coil output 1 for fan control

Relay, 230 V AC*, 3 A

21

DO2

Fan-coil output 2 for fan control

Relay, 230 V AC*, 3 A

22

DO3

Fan-coil output 3 for fan control

Relay, 230 V AC*, 3 A

30

Not connected

31

DO4

Digital output 4 for heating/cooling

Digital output. 230 V AC, max. 300 mA (3 A initially).

32

CDO45

Common DO4 & 5

Common connection for digital outputs 4 and 5

33

DO5

Digital output 5 for cooling

Digital output. 230 V AC, max. 300 mA (3 A initially).

40

DI

Digital input

Floating (potential-free) window contact or occupancy contact.

Configurable for NO/NC.

41

Agnd

Analogue ground

42

AI

Analogue input

PT1000, external room sensor or supply sensor

43

UI

Universal input

Change-over input, floating (potential-free) switch (configurable for NO/

NC) or PT1000, alternatively a window contact.

44

Agnd

Analogue ground

50

Agnd

Analogue ground

51-52 -

Not connected

53

RS485-communication A

54

RS485 communication B

Supply voltage

*The sum of the current through DO1-DO3 is protected by a fuse

120 mm

29 mm
102 mm

Automatic change-over
between cooling/heating

Product documentation
Document
Instruction RCF-230CD
Manual RCF

Type
Instruction for RCF-230CD
Manual for the RCF range

The documents can be downloaded from www.regincontrols.com.

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