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MINio System Installation Instructions

Table of Contents
Introduction ......................................................................................1
Symbols and Their Meaning ............................................................2
Hardware Specifications ..................................................................2
Mounting the MINio ........................................................................8
Wiring the MINio ............................................................................9
Terminal Connections ....................................................................10
Wiring the MINio Inputs ...............................................................11
Analog Sensor Ranges ...................................................................13
Wiring Sensors ...............................................................................14
Supplying the MINio with Power ..................................................16
Wiring the MINio Outputs .............................................................16
Communications ............................................................................16
Setting the Address ........................................................................20
Checking the Installation ...............................................................20
Model & Part Numbers ..................................................................22
Regulatory Compliance .................................................................22

Introduction
Novar’s second generation MINio is a redesigned, enhanced, form,
fit, and function version of Novar’s first generation MINio module.

Figure 1 MInIO

Novar’s second generation MINio is designed to be the most flexible

OPUS® control module to date. The MINio offers a variety of
input/output points that can be configured to meet a wide variety of
control applications. For example, by moving a jumper on the
circuit board, six of its eight inputs can be configured as 4mA-to-

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20mA current loop sensor, 0V to +10VDC sensor, or resistance

sensor mode inputs. The software programmability of the MINio
has been refined to be as flexible and simple as possible.

Novar’s second generation MINio is fully backward compatible

with a first generation MINio as a replacement in a Logic One® or
OPUS® system.

This document provides instructions for mounting and wiring the

MINio, setting the MINio’s address, and checking the installation.

Symbols and Their

Meaning
CAUTION!

Caution! Risk of danger.

CAUTION!

Caution! Risk of electric shock.

Hardware
Specifications
MINio Power Requirements
• The MINio is powered from an external, isolated, non-
grounded, 24VAC, 40VA, Class-2 transformer.
• The MINio is operational from 20VAC to 28VAC.
• The MINio operates correctly over an AC power frequency
range of 47 Hz to 63 Hz.
• The MINio does not exceed the UL Class 2 power rating.

Over-Voltage and Surge Protection

• All MINio I/O are designed to survive, without damage, the
continuous application of 28VAC and transients in excess
of 28VAC. Damage may occur to the unit if 28VAC is
exceeded for an extended length of time.

Six Class-2 Analog Inputs

Each MINio analog input can be configured independently via
configuration jumpers to any of the following modes.
• 4mA to 20mA Loop Powered Sensor Mode

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o User definable in software

o Input impedance = 250 Ω (nominal) over the 4mA
to 20mA range
o Protected against continuous application of 28VAC
o DC, loop-power supply provided (+27.6VDC @
nominal 24VAC power supply with six relays
energized)
o Accuracy = ±1% of span (±0.16mA) and input
resolution of 16uA/bit
• Resistance Mode
o User definable in software
o Protected against continuous application of 28VAC
o Minimum measurable input range = 100Ω to
100,000Ω
o Resistance mode may also be used for temperature
sensing using a thermistor. All MINio specified
thermistors are supported by the Opus NiagaraAX
driver. Thermistor (resistance) input sensors of
2KΩ, 10KΩ (including Type II and Type III),
11KΩ, 20KΩ may be used. The appropriate
translation table for the thermistor in use must be
entered in Opus.
o Input accuracy and precision are as described
below.

Table 1 Input accuracy and precision

Operating Range 100Ω to 100KΩ

Accuracy ±2% of reading

Outside the range
Out of Range Detection
100Ω – 100KΩ
0.02% per °C
Thermal Drift (0°C - 50°C)
(32°F - 122°F)

• Voltage Mode
o User definable in software
o Input voltage range = 0V to +10VDC
o Input impedance = 13KΩ (approximate)
o Accuracy = ±2% of span and an input resolution of
10mV
• Digital Input Mode
o User definable in software
o Input impedance = 250 Ω (nominal) over the 4mA
to 20mA range
o Supports Normal Dry Contact and Pulse Contact
o Wetting current = 24 mA (nominal)
o Pulse contacts may have a change-of-state
frequency of up to 10Hz with a 50% duty cycle.

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Two Analog Outputs

The MINio supports two analog outputs.
• User definable in software
• Output voltage range = 0V to +10VDC
• Drive capability = 5mA@10VDC

Two Dedicated Digital Inputs

The MINio supports two dedicated digital inputs.
• User definable in the software
• Contact wetting current = 5mA
• Frequency response <= 10Hz

Six Class- 1 (relay) Outputs

The MINio supports six relay outputs. Relay energized state is
indicated by a red LED for each output which is visible at all times.

Relay contacts are Ag/SnO2 (silver tin oxide) and are rated as
follows:

• Control Contacts
o 125VAC-240VAC, 125VA Pilot Duty
o 30VDC/240VAC MAX. 5A Resistive
o 1/8 HP 125VAC, 1/3 HP 240VAC

250V, twenty-one-joule MOVs protect all relay contacts from

pitting which may be caused by heavily inductive loads.

Physical Dimensions
Height: 6.20"
Width: 8.35""
Depth: 1.88” (approximate overall)
Weight
1.4lbs (approximate)

Mounting
• The MINio is mounted in the vertical position.
• Six mounting holes with swaged standoffs are provided.
See Figure 2 for dimensions.
• MH7, located at the lower center of the board, is used for
single-point grounding.
Temperature Environment
• Operating Temperature
o -40°F to 140°F (-40°C to 60°C); RH 5% to 95%
Non-Condensing
• Shipping and Storage Temperature

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o -40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C); RH 5% to 95%

Non-Condensing

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Table 2 First versus Second Generation

Product Identification First Generation MINio Second Generation MINio

Appearance

Label

Firmware Version 1.x 2.x or greater

Manufacturing Technology Through-hole Surface Mount

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Table 3 First versus Second Generation Product Features

Product Features First Generation MINio Second Generation MINio

HVAC Control (UL 916)

Lighting Control (UL 916)

Refrigeration Control (UL 873) *

Six Universal Inputs

1 – 5 Volt Analog Input Range

0 – 10 Volt Analog Input Range *

4 to 20 ma Current Inputs

Thermistor Input for Type 2 or Type 3 10k

Any Thermistor with a Custom Table *

100 to 100k ohm Resistance Inputs *

Digital Inputs

Two Dedicated Digital Inputs

Pulse Meter Rate to 5 Hz

Pulse Meter Rate to 10 Hz

Two 0 to 10 Volt Analog Outputs

Six Relay Outputs

Relay Output Rating 125 VAC

Relay Output Rating 240 VAC

Firmware Upgradable over RS485 *

Address Change Without a Power Cycle

* Available in OPUS Systems only and Requires OPUS novarNet.jar v2.8.6 and/or spectrum.jar
v2.3.6 or greater

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NOTE!
The MINio can only be used with an Envoi®, Lingo®, Lingo
XE®, Envoi XE®, Savvy®, Lingo SE or OPUS® executive
module. It is not supported by the Executive Controller (EC) or
Executive Processor (EP-1010 or EP/2).

Mounting the
MINio
The MINio is designed to be mounted in a control compartment
using two horizontal rows 5 1/2 inches apart and three columns 4
inches and 3 1/2 inches apart as viewed left to right. See Figure 2.
It can also be mounted in an optional enclosure outside the control
panel (for example, on the wall of a mechanical room).

Table 4

To Mount The MINio in a: Complete These Steps:

Insert screws in the six mounting holes located
Control Compartment
around the perimeter of the MINio.
Slide the MINio onto the threaded mounting
Optional enclosure posts and insert the enclosed nuts onto the posts
to secure it.

Figure 2 I/O Module

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Wiring the MINio

CAUTION!
The following precautions should be taken during installation:

Observe all national and local electrical codes during

installation

Do not interconnect the outputs of different Class 2

circuits. Electrical shock or fire could result.

Do not use the MINio as a final safety device.

Wire all Class 2 circuits using Types CL3, CL3R, CL3P, or

equivalent conductors.

All outside connections to the MINio are made through use of five
and six-terminal, removable, Euro-style, 5mm connectors which are
arranged in groupings of universal inputs, digital inputs, analog
outputs, communications, power, and relay outputs for convenience
of installation. The connectors accept 12 AWG to 24 AWG solid or
stranded wires.

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Terminal
Connections
Table 5 Terminal Connections (P2)

Terminal
Connection on P2
Number
1 Input 1
2 Ground Universal Input 1
3 Source
4 Input 2
5 Ground Universal Input 2
6 Source
7 Input 3
8 Ground Universal Input 3
9 Source
10 Input 4
11 Ground Universal Input 4
12 Source
13 Input 5
14 Ground Universal Input 5
15 Source
16 Input 6
17 Ground Universal Input 6
18 Source

Table 6 Terminal Connections (P4)

Terminal
Connection on P4
Number
19 Input 1
20 Ground Digital Inputs
21 Input 2
22 Output 1
23 Ground Analog Outputs, 0-10V
24 Output 2
25 COMM A
26 SHIELD Module Communications
27 COMM B
28 24 VAC
Power Input, Class 2
29 24 VAC

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Table 7 Terminal Connections (P6)

Terminal
Connection on P6
Number
30
T Normally Open Relay Output 1
a
31 Common
b
32
l Normally Closed
e
33 Normally Open Relay Output 2
34
8 Common
35 Normally Closed
36 Normally Open Relay Output 3
37 Common
38 Normally Closed
39 Normally Open Relay Output 4
40 Common
41 Normally Closed
42 Normally Open Relay Output 5
43 Common
44 Normally Closed
45 Normally Open Relay Output 6
46 Common
47 Normally Closed

Wiring the MINio

Inputs
The MINio contains six universal inputs and two dedicated digital
inputs. Instructions for wiring the MINio are provided in the
following paragraphs.

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Figure 3 Inputs and terminals

Universal Inputs
The universal inputs can be used with 4mA-to-20mA, 0V-to-10VDC, or resistance
sensors. Resistance mode may also be used for temperature sensing using a thermistor.
The input sensor may be a 2KΩ, 10KΩ (including Type II or Type III), 11KΩ, or 20KΩ
thermistor. The appropriate translation table for the thermistor in use must be entered in
Opus.
Thermistor selection for best performance:
• Novar refrigeration 2K, useable range -49 to 158F (-45 to 70C)
• PRECON Type 2, 10K, useable range 14 to 212F (-10 to 100C)
• PRECON Type 3 10K, useable range 14 to 212F (-10 to 100C)
• Custom Thermistor Table, accuracy = +/2% of resistance reading.

For each of the six universal inputs, a jumper must be configured properly on the board.
The inputs, located on the lower left side of the circuit board, each have four pins. The
universal inputs should be configured as follows to match the type of sensor being used.

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Table 9 Thermistor table

Sensor Type Jumper Configuration

Resistance or Thermistor Sensor Set the jumper on the left two pins.
4mA-to-20mA Sensor or Digital Input Set the jumper on the middle two pins.
0V-to-10VDC Sensor Set the jumper on the right two pins.
Open, unused input Set the jumper on the right two pins.

Connect each sensor to the appropriate input terminals on connector

header P2 ( Figure 3 and Figure 4 for reference).

Figure 4 Board label

Analog Sensor
Ranges
• 4mA to 20mA: User definable in software.
• 0V to +10VDC: User definable in software.
• Resistance: User definable in software.

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Wiring Sensors
Universal
Inputs
Table 10 4mA-to-20mA Sensors
Step Procedure
1 Connect the sensor’s positive (+) to the source terminal.
2 Connect the sensor’s negative (–) to the input terminal.

Table 11 0V-to-10VDC Sensors

Step Procedure
1 Connect the power wire (usually red) to the source terminal.
2 Connect the ground wire (usually black) to the GND terminal.
Connect the signal wire (usually white) to the input terminal of the MINio
3
input.

NOTE!
0V-to-10VDC sensors cannot consume more than 20mA from
each source terminal.

Table 12 Digital and Timed Override Inputs

.Step Procedure
1 Connect one side to the source terminal.
2 Connect the other side to the input terminal.
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Table 14 Resistance Sensors

Step Procedure
1 Connect one side to the Input terminal.
2 Connect the other side to the GND terminal.

Digital Inputs
There are two dedicated digital inputs on the MINio. Both inputs
provide 5mA of contact wetting current and share a common
ground terminal (see Figure 3 and Figure 4). The digital inputs can
be dry contact sensors, pulse meters, or momentary push buttons for
performing schedule timed overrides.

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CAUTION!
Both dedicated digital inputs are to be used with dry contact
only (no external voltage applied) digital inputs.

NOTE!
In the ESS32 software, these are MINio inputs 7 and 8.

The following procedure should be used to make the connections.

Table 15

Step Procedure
1 Connect the first digital input to terminals 19 and 20.
2 Connect the second digital input to terminals 20 and 21.

If pulse meters are used, they must not exceed 10Hz.

Timed Override Inputs

Timed overrides can be defined on any of the universal inputs or on
the two dedicated digital inputs. Each method requires different
wiring (see Figure 4); both can be used with Novar’s Universal
Override Panel.

• To use the universal inputs as timed override, two terminals

of the override panel (one push button) should be
connected to the source and input of the universal input.
The universal input should be configured as a 4mA-to-
20mA input.
• To use the dedicated digital input for timed override, the
two terminals from one of the override panel’s push buttons
should be connected to the input and ground of the
associated digital input.

NOTE!
When a MINio input is defined as a timed override, there is no
LED on the Novar Universal Override Panel push button.

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Supplying the
MINio with Power
The MINio requires 24VAC power with a consumption rating of
10VA. The 24VAC should be connected to terminals 28 and 29 (see
Figure 3 and Figure 4).

Wiring the MINio

Outputs
The MINio contains six digital relay outputs and two analog 0V to
+10VDC outputs.
Digital Outputs
The relay outputs are Form C and use normally open or normally
closed contacts. The output relay contacts do not source any power.
The user must provide the source of power for the loads. Relay
contacts are rated up to 125VAC-240VAC, 125VA Pilot Duty;
30VDC/240VAC MAX 5A Resistive; 1/8 HP 125VAC, 1/3 HP
240VAC.

The output relays are on Terminals 30 through 47 (see Figure 3 and

Figure 4). Loads should be wired to the relays as necessary.

Analog Outputs
There are two analog outputs on the MINio. Both outputs source a
0V to +10VDC control signal with a maximum load current of
5mA. Both outputs share a common ground (see Figure 3 and
Figure 4 ).
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Step Procedure
1 Connect the first analog load to Terminals 22 (signal) and 23 (ground).
2 Connect the second analog load to Terminals 23 (ground) and 24 (signal).

Communications
The network communications cable (Belden 8761, Novar WIR-
1010, or equivalent) should be connected to Terminals 25 (A), 26
(shield), and 27 (B). To use the cable shield effectively, only ground
the communication cable shield conductor at one end, preferably at
the Opus XCM or Logic One Executive Controller end of the
network segment. Connect the shield to each device’s shield
terminal, which is not ground. See Figure 5 showing an XCM20
system.

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Table 17

Communications Network Connections to Different Executives

MINio Opus Executive Logic One Executive
Signal on ( Envoi, Lingo, LingoXE,
Terminal Connector XCM10 and EnvoiXE, Savvy, LingoSE, and
Number P4 XCM20R XCM20 XCM10S*)
25 COMM A COMM A+ COMM + COMM -
26 SHIELD SHIELD SHIELD SHIELD
27 COMM B COMM B- COMM - COMM +

* The XCM 10S is a Savvy upgrade and is installed on a LogicOne Executive

Savvy Baseplate.

Figure 5 Controllers and modules

Noise Immunity
To keep electrical noise interference to a minimum, please use good
communication cable installation techniques as described below.

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CAUTION!
Never install communication cabling near high voltage power
wiring.

Never install communication cables in the same conduit or

wire-way with high voltage power wire.

Never install communication cable alongside high voltage

power wiring without at least 12 inches distance between the
two wire systems.

Figure 6. High voltage 12 Inch Minimum

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CAUTION!
Never install communication cables near high voltage power
transformers.

Figure 7. Wiring Near Transformers

Figure 8. Wiring Near Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)

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Setting the
Address
The address switches are located at the top of the MINio. Address
switches 1 through 6 are used to configure the MINio’s address,
which must match the address assigned to it by the OPUS/ESS32
software. The address switches should be set as shown in Figure 9
to correspond to the software assignments.

Figure 9 Address switch settings

NOTE!
Set Switch #7 to the ON position to set the baud rate for 9600.
Do not change this unless there is some problem that requires
baud rate 1747 (Switch 7 = OFF). If this is the case, the baud
rate must also be changed in OPUS/ESS32 to match.

Switch 8 is currently reserved. Leave it set to the ON position.

Checking the
Installation
Once the MINio has been installed, the following light-emitting
diodes (LEDs) should be checked to ensure proper operation.

Power and Communication Status

Located at the top of the MINio near the address switch is the power
and communication status LED. When power is applied, the LED
will be on. When the MINio communicates with the executive
module, the LED will blink off during the module’s response.

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Relay Status
Located along the right side of the MINio are six relay status LEDs.
They indicate the status of the relay coil. When the relay coil is
energized, the LED will be on.

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Model & Part

Numbers
The part numbers shown in

Table 18 should be used to order Novar parts.

Table 18

Novar Part Numbers

Product Description Novar Part No.
MINio 737200000
Optional Enclosure (MINio-BPL) 737200100
Refrigeration Sensor, Temperature, 2K NTC,
RCC-ST2K-2
w2.0M Cable
Refrigeration Sensor, Temperature, 2K NTC,
RCC-ST2K-5
w5.0M Cable
Refrigeration Sensor, Temperature, 2K NTC,
RCC-ST2K-8
w8.0M Cable
24-VAC Transformer (40 VA) 730090000
Universal Override Panel 780026100
Two-conductor, shielded cable
(Belden 8761 equivalent)
709031000

Regulatory
Compliance
Listing Agency Approvals
• Refrigeration Controller UL/CUL Recognized Component
(RC) and Standards Used
o C22.2, No. 24-1993
o UL 873
• UL Energy Management Equipment UL 916 and CSA
Signal Equipment – UL/CUL Listed
o C22.2, No. 205-M1983
o UL 916
• Complies with
o Part 15 of the FCC Rules
o ICES-003 of Industry Canada (IC)

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Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.

NOTE:
This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits established
for Class B digital devices. It is intended to be used in a commercial
environment. Operation of this equipment in residential environments may
cause harmful interference, in which case the user may be required to correct
the interference at his own expense.

CAUTION!
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Novar Controls
Corporation could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Industry Canada
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from
digital apparatus set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled Digital
Apparatus, ICES-003, of Industry Canada.
Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques applicables aux
appareils numériques de Classe B préscrites dans la norme sur le matériel brouiller:
Appareils Numériques, NMB-003, édictée par l’Industrie Canada.

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