Configuration Menu - 3100/4100 Series (Descriptions)

In most applications only a few, if any, configuration changes will be necessary.  Following is a description of the configuration settings and their function:

Configuration Number

Location Number

Name

Default Value

Description

C000

L010

Off-Peak Method of Charge Control

5

Sets the method of brick core charging to be used during off-peak (charge) periods. System is configured for automatic charge control which is a value of five (5).

C001

L012

Start Brick Core Charge Set Point

50°F

If utilizing automatic charge control as set in C000, this value indicates the outdoor temperature at which the system will start charging.

NOTE: If using the Comfort Plus as a "Stand Alone" furnace, the factory recommends a value of 50 (°F)/10(°C). If using the Comfort Plus with a heat pump, the factory recommends a value of 40(°F)/4.4(°C).

C002

L013

Full Brick Core Charge Set Point

10°F

If utilizing automatic charge control as set in C000, this value indicates the outdoor temperature at which the system will target a full core charge.

C003

L020

Power Line Carrier (PLC) Channel Selection

0

If using PLC communication, this setting must match the channel setting in the Steffes PLC transmitting device. A value of zero indicates power line carrier communication is disabled.

C004

L035

Optional Controls Configuration

9

Notifies the unit when Time Clock Module or Outdoor Sensor are being utilized.

Value

Configuration Description

8

No Outdoor Sensor/No Time Clock Module

9

Outdoor Sensor/No Time Clock Module

12

No Outdoor Sensor/Time Clock Module (unlocks C013 - C021)

13

Outdoor Sensor/Time Clock Module (unlocks C013 - C021)

C005

L036

Control Switch Configuration

1

If utilizing power line carrier control, the Steffes Time Clock Module, line voltage peak control, or the utility control switch opens for charging this value should be zero (0). For all other applications, this value should be one (1).

C006

L037

Output Control Configuration

3100: 2

4100: 3

Configures the output controls of the Comfort Plus system. To determine the value, check the options desired from the list below. Then, add the numbers from the "Value" column and enter the sum into this location.

Example: Steffes 4100 heating system with a heat pump that energizes the reversing valve for heating, add 3+128 for a value of 131. (Thermostat must be set to energize O in Cooling)

Value

Option Selected

2

All 3100 Series Systems.

3

All 4100 Series Systems.

8

Enables compressor control if there is a "COOL" call during peak (control) time.

16

Enable Comfort Override. (Power Company Permitting.)

32

 If it is a peak (control) period and the Comfort Plus receives a cooling call, the compressor will turn off and on in 20 minute intervals (off 20 minutes, on 20 minutes, off 20 minutes, etc.).

128

Interfaces Comfort Plus with a heat pump that has a reversing valve which is energized for heating.

C007

L043

Charge Factor

30

This configuration should be set to a value of 30.

NOTE: C008 and C009 configurations are only applicable if the Comfort Plus system is being used in conjunction with a heat pump.

C008

L046

Heat Pump Compressor Outdoor Lock-Out Temperature for Off-Peak or Anticipated Peak Modes

5°F

Indicates the outdoor temperature at which the heat pump’s compressor is locked out and not allowed to operate during an off-peak or anticipated peak period.

C009

L047

Heat Pump Compressor Outdoor Lock-Out Temperature for On-Peak Mode

5°F

Indicates the outdoor temperature at which the heat pump’s compressor is locked out and not allowed to operate during an on-peak period.

C010

L048

Minimum Discharge Air Temperature

90°F

Sets the minimum discharge air temperature the system targets during a Stage 1 heat call (or Stages 1 and 2 in two-stage Heat Pump Operation).

C013-C021

L003, L062-L073

Time Clock Module Configuration

C013:244, rest:0:00

C013 - C021 Only applicable if utilizing the Steffes Time Clock Module. See C004 above.

Config Guide V7.pdf