Valve Controller Installation & Commissioning

Valve Controller Installation & Commissioning


Alert
If you are replacing a Valve Controller, please use this solution article link as there are a few additional steps to follow.

If you are installing a new valve controller, the following steps within the Trident Platform are required to properly set up the device.

Notes
Current valve controller models (DT-553) only have 1 valve connection.
Older valve controller models (DT-503) have 2 valve connections. Connection 1 is on the top.

  1. Note what the physical valve(s) are controlling (ie: hot, domestic, cold, reclaimed)
  2. Name the new valve controller and valves with the appropriate location
  3. Add the new valve controller and valves to the appropriate notification group(s)
  4. Add the new valve controller to the appropriate valve group(s)
  5. TEST- Cycle the valve(s) through the Trident Platform and from the valve controller open/close buttons

  1. Register and name the new valve controller and valves.
    1. Note the serial number of the new valve controller and pull the battery tab (old model) or connect the internal battery (new model). Immediately place the device in the installation location. Allow the device to go through the registration process.
      Alert
      The new model of Valve Controller has an internal rechargeable battery that needs to be connected prior to connecting the power supply.


    2. A successful registration is indicated by a single beep and 3 blue lights. 
    3. After the valve controller registers, secure the 3 screws on the battery cover and adhere the device using the provided velcro.
  1. Within Trident Platform Dashboard, you will now see a banner indicating an unnamed endpoint. Verify the serial number and select the device.




    1. On the info tab, select the Building, Floor and name the device.
    2. Go to the relevant connection tab and name the valve using the edit connection button. Make sure to include the physical location and what the valve is controlling.
      1. Valves need to be physically connected in order for them to register within Trident.

  2. Add the new valve controller and valves to the appropriate notification group(s).



    1. From the left navigation bar, go to notification-notification groups.
    2. Select the appropriate notification group.
    3. Select edit notification group
    4. Select Step 4 Devices
    5. Select the Valve Controllers tab and select the newly named valve controller. Do the same for the valves.
    6. Select Save and Continue.


  3. Add the new valve controller to the appropriate valve group(s).

    1. From the left navigation bar go to valve control-valve groups.
    2. Create a new valve group or add to an existing. Give the valve group a name and description.
    3. Trigger Endpoints are sensors or valve controllers that will be used to trigger a valve closure. Valves to close on trigger will be closed based on endpoint trigger events.
    4. Select Save and Continue


  4. Test the valve operation
    1. Using the valve cycle feature on the connection tab.
    2. Using the open/close buttons on the valve controller.
    3. Verify that no valve alarms occur on the Trident Platform during the testing process.
    4. Learn more about Valve Alarms if they occur.
This completes the process required for installing a valve controller.



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