KMC CONTROLS BAC-5901C-AFMS Airflow Measurement System
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Introduction
The KMC Airflow Measurement System (AFMS) reliably provides accurate outside, return, and supply airflow data for monitoring and control. The system delivers accurate, repeatable results on any type of equipment, without the traditionally expected mechanical limitations, performance issues, or ongoing maintenance issues.
The system consists of the following components, installed on an AHU, RTU, or unit ventilator:
- One AFMS controller with airflow measurement programming
- One inclinometer (included with the controller) mounted on a horizontal outside or return air damper blade
- If there are only vertical damper blades, one HLO-1050 Linkage Kit
- At least two airflow pickup tubes installed in a pitot array on the supply fan inlet, or in the supply air duct
- If a BAC-5901C(E)-AFMS is used, one pressure transducer
- If pressure assist measurements are needed (see Considerations on page 4), one additional pressure transducer, connected to two additional flow pickup tubes that are mounted on both sides of either the outside air damper or return air damper.
- Three temperature sensors for outside, mixed, and return air
- One proportional actuator mounted on the damper shaft
Example Diagrams
Standard Application
OAD (Outside Air Damper) PA (Pressure Assist) Application
RAD (Return Air Damper) PA (Pressure Assist)Application
Selecting an AFMS Controller (with inclinometer)
Considerations
BAC-5901C-AFMS (inclinometer included)
Does the unit have any of these non-standard features?:
BAC-5901CE-AFMS (inclinometer included)
- A relief fan that is variable speed, or is operating independent of mixed air damper position
- A return fan that is not controlled by a supply fan / return fan offset
- A bypass damper utilized to bypass a heat recovery system
- Return VAV boxes
- Supply to return bypass (typically found in zone damper applications, or where a bypass damper is used in place of a VFD)
- Outside and return air dampers that modulate independently
- More than one outside air damper
If yes, the pressure of the unit’s mixed and/or return air sections may change. In that case, select a BAC-5901C(E)-AFMS for (OAD or RAD) pressure assist measurements.
Is customizable programming needed?
BAC-9311C-AFMS (inclinometer included)
If the capability to program the controller for other functions in addition to airflow measurement is needed, select a BAC-5901C(E)-AFMS. The inputs and outputs of a BAC9311C(E)-AFMS will be used by the components of the airflow measurement system. Therefore it must be solely dedicated to airflow measurement.
Where will the controller be mounted?
BAC-9311CE-AFMS (inclinometer included)
If the controller will be mounted more than 20 feet from the location of the airflow pickup tubes (see Selecting Flow Pickup Tubes on page 5), select a BAC-5901C(E)-AFMS. A pressure transducer can be mounted closer to the pickup tubes, then wired over a greater distance to the controller. (See Selecting Pressure Transducers on page 6.)
| MODEL | APPLICATIONS | INPUTS | OUTPUTS | FEATURES | ||||
| Customizable | Pressure Sensing | Real Time Clock (RTC) | Network | Airflow Measurement Programming | ||||
| BAC5901CAFMS | RTU AHU unit ventilator | 10 total:
| 8 universal:
| ✔ | External | ✔ | MS/TP | standard airflow measurement, OAD pressure assist, and RAD pressure assist application programming |
| BAC5901CEAFMS | Ethernet | |||||||
| BAC9311CAFMS | 1 air pressure sensor and 8 (total) standard:
| 10 total:
| Integrated | MS/TP | standard airflow measurement application | |||
| BAC9311CEAFMS | Ethernet | |||||||
Selecting Flow Pickup Tubes
Options for Installation Location The array of supply airflow pickup tubes can be installed in one of two places:
- At the supply air fan inlet
- At least six straight duct widths down the supply air duct
If pressure assist measurements are needed (see Considerations on page 4) two additional flow pickup tubes must be installed, one on either side of the outside air damper (for OAD pressure assist) or return air damper (for RAD pressure assist).
Arrangement in Parallel Array
The pickup points must be arranged in a parallel array that evenly covers the area of the supply air duct or fan inlet, similar to what is show below:
traverse on round and square duct areas
rectangular duct
round duct array
Determining the Number of Pickup Points
- Measure the duct or fan inlet:
- For a rectangular or square duct, measure the length of the longest side.
- For a circular duct or the supply fan inlet, measure the diameter.
- Consult one of the tables below to determine the total minimum number of pickup points needed:
FOR A RECTANGULAR OR SQUARE DUCT If the longest side is less than or equal to: Total minimum number of pickup points needed is: 4 inches 2 15 inches 3 24 inches 4 35 inches 5 48 inches 6 63 inches 7 80 inches 8 99 inches 9 100 inches or greater 10 FOR A CIRCULAR DUCT OR THE FAN INLET Duct diameter Total minimum number of pickup points needed: <10 inches 6 ≥10 inches 10
Selecting the Tubes
Select multiple airflow pickup tubes (at least two) from below that are the maximum length that will fit in the space and total to at least the minimum number of pickup points needed:
SSS-101x models have 3/16” connections for 1/4” OD polyethylene tubing and flat mounting flanges for installation in ducts (or on fan inlets that have struts):
SSS-1012 One pickup point, 80 mm (about 3”) length tubes
SSS-1013 Two pickup points, 137 mm (about 5.5”) length tubes
SSS-1014 Three pickup points, 195 mm (about 8”) length tubes
SSS-1015 Four pickup points, 252 mm (about 10”) length tubes
SSS-111x models have 3/16” connections for 1/4” OD polyethylene tubing and right-angled mounting feet for installation on the supply air fan bell.
Single mounting foot:
SSS-1112 One pickup point, 80 mm (about 3”) length tubes
SSS-1113 Two pickup points, 137 mm (about 5.5”) length tubes
SSS-1114 Three pickup points, 195 mm (about 8”) length tubes
Dual mounting feet:
SSS-1115 Four pickup points, five sections*, 315 mm (about 13”) length tubes
SSS-1116 Five pickup points, six sections*, 395 mm (about 15.5”) length tubes
SSS-1117 Six pickup points, seven sections*, 457 mm (about 18”) length tubes
*NOTE: The extra section connects the tubes to the second mounting foot, which mounts to the other end of the fan bell (or a midway strut).
Selecting Pressure Transducers
NOTE: Select pressure transducers for a BAC-5901C(E)-AFMS only. BAC-9311C(E)-AFMS have differential air pressure ports, so a pressure transducer is not necessary to connect the flow pickup tubes.
For the standard airflow measurement application, select one pressure transducer.
For airflow measurement applications with pressure assist, select two pressure transducers
| MODEL NUMBER | INPUT PRESSURE RANGES (SELECTABLE) |
| TPE-1475-21 | –2 to +2” or 0 to 2” wc (–0.5 to +0.5 kPa or 0 to 0.5 kPa) |
| TPE-1475-22 | –10 to +10″ or 0 to 10″ wc (–2.5 to +2.5 kPa or 0 to 2.5 kPa) |
Selecting the Mixed Air Temperature Sensor
Averaging sensors are necessary to minimize errors due to stratification or poor airflow mixing in the mixed air chamber. It is recommended to install the largest averaging sensor that the equipment will accommodate. Copper sensors are recommended when the mixed air section is easily accessible. If not easily accessible, a cable sensor can be used.
| MODEL | SENSOR TYPE | PROBE TYPE | PROBE LENGTH | ENCLOSURE | CONNECTIONS* |
| STE-1411 | Duct, Averaging | Copper, bend- able | 6 feet (1.8 m) | Plastic, UL94-V0, IP65 (NEMA 4X) ABS | FT-6 plenum-rated, 22 AWG wire leads |
| STE-1412 | 12 feet (3.6 m) | ||||
| STE-1414 | 20 feet (6.1 m) | ||||
| STE-1413 | 24 feet (7.3 m) | ||||
| STE-1415 | Flexible, FT-6 plenum-rated cable | 6 feet (1.8 m) | |||
| STE-1416 | 12 feet (3.6 m) | ||||
| STE-1417 | 24 feet (7.3 m) |
Selecting the Outside Air Temperature Sensor
For units with accessible outside air hoods, select an STE-1412 12-foot bendable copper averaging sensor.
For units with inaccessible outside air hoods, or for outside air ducts, select an STE-1404 duct-mounted 12-inch probe with enclosure. (For sheltered tight fits, an STE-1405 duct-mounted 4-inch probe without enclosure can be used.)
| MODEL | SENSOR TYPE | PROBE TYPE | PROBE LENGTH | ENCLOSURE | CONNECTIONS |
| STE-1405 | Duct, Rigid probe | 1/4-inch OD stainless-steel | 4 inches (100 mm) | None (mounting bracket only) | 10-ft. FT-6 plenum-rated, 22 AWG cable |
| STE-1404 | 12 inches (300 mm) | Plastic, UL94-V0, IP65 (NEMA 4X) ABS | PVC insulated, 22 AWG, wire leads | ||
| STE-1412 | OA Hoods, Averaging | Copper, bend- able | 12 feet (3.6 m) | FT-6 plenum-rated, 22 AWG, wire leads |
Selecting the Return Air Temperature Sensor
When possible, select an STE-1404 duct-mounted 12-inch probe with enclosure. For sheltered tight fits, an STE-1405 duct mounted 4-inch probe without enclosure can be used.
| MODEL | SENSOR TYPE | PROBE TYPE | PROBE LENGTH | ENCLOSURE | CONNECTIONS |
| STE-1405 | Duct, Rigid probe | 1/4-inch OD stainless-steel | 4 inches (100 mm) | None (mounting bracket only) | 10-ft. FT-6 plenum-rated, 22 AWG cable |
| STE-1404 | 12 inches (300 mm) | Plastic, UL94-V0, IP65 (NEMA 4X) ABS | PVC insulated, 22 AWG, wire leads |
Selecting a Proportional Actuator
The unit must have a proportional damper actuator for the AFMS to modulate the damper as needed. If the unit does not have a proportional damper actuator already, select one.
| MODEL | TORQUE* in-lb. (N•m) | PROPORTIONAL CONTROL | FEEDBACK | FAILSAFE |
| MEP-4552 | 45 (5) | 0-10 or 2-10 VDC | 0/1-5 or 0/2-10 VDC | ✔ |
| MEP-4952 | 90 (10) | |||
| MEP-7552 | 180 (20) | 0-10 VDC, 2-10 VDC, or 4-20 mA | ||
| *Use the online Actuator Calculator to assist with torque requirements. | ||||
Selecting an HLO-1050 Linkage Kit
The AFMS controller’s inclinometer must be mounted on a horizontal-axis damper blade. For units with vertical-axis damper blades, select an HLO-1050 Linkage Kit. The linkages transfer the damper motion to a surface with a horizontal axis (the kit’s inclinometer crankarm), on which inclinometer can then be mounted.
The kit’s damper blade crankarm can be mounted to a damper blade or on a jackshaft using its included jackshaft coupler and V-bolt.
If the kit’s axle mount shaft cannot be mounted on a unit’s damper frame (such as when mounting in a duct), select a VTD-0903 right-angle bracket in addition to the kit.
- damper blade mounting
- jackshaft mounting
- damper blade mounting in a duct with VTD-0903
Selecting Tools for Configuration and Operation
The rows in the table below list the processes to set up and operate an AFMS. The columns present the KMC Controls tools that can be used to complete the processes. Consult the table to determine which tools can complete each process and for which AFMS applications.
The user interface and setup requirements of each tool varies. For more information, see each tool’s product pages and documents.
| PROCESSES | CONFIGURATION TOOLS | ||||||
BAC- 5051(A)E router | Ethernet controller 1 served web pages | Conquest™ NetSensor | KMC Connect™ or Total Control™ | KMC Converge™ for Niagara Workbench | KMC Commander®2 | KMC Connect Lite™ (NFC) app3 | |
Selecting the application | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||||
Configuring communication | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||
Setting AFMS parameters | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
Calibrating sensors | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
Starting Learning Mode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
Controlling airflow | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
Monitoring operation & faults | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
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Support
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Documents / Resources
 | KMC CONTROLS BAC-5901C-AFMS Airflow Measurement System [pdf] User Guide BAC-5901C-AFMS, BAC-5901C-AFMS Airflow Measurement System, Airflow Measurement System, Measurement System, BAC-5901CE-AFMS, BAC9311C E -AFMS |
 | KMC CONTROLS BAC-5901C-AFMS Airflow Measurement System [pdf] User Guide BAC-5901C-AFMS, BAC-5901C-AFMS Airflow Measurement System, Airflow Measurement System, Measurement System, System |
 | KMC CONTROLS BAC-5901C-AFMS Airflow Measurement System [pdf] User Guide BAC-5901C-AFMS, BAC-5901CE-AFMS, BAC-5901C-AFMS Airflow Measurement System, BAC-5901C-AFMS, Airflow Measurement System, Measurement System, System |
 | KMC CONTROLS BAC-5901C-AFMS Airflow Measurement System [pdf] User Guide BAC-5901C-AFMS, BAC-5901CE-AFMS, BAC-5901C-AFMS Airflow Measurement System, BAC-5901C-AFMS, Airflow Measurement System, Measurement System, System |
