See operating signals
Depending on model and setup, monitor temperature sensors, blower current, water detection, and optional filter differential pressure.
FOR HVAC CONTRACTORS
Stay connected to the equipment you support.
MCerberus® adds remote visibility to selected HVAC operating signals, helping contractors and customers have more informed service conversations.
Support ongoing service
Use monitoring information as an additional input when talking with customers about system behavior and service needs.
Choose the right configuration
MCB-410A and MCB-414A are available. The MCB-414A adds differential-pressure filter monitoring.
A PRACTICAL INSTALLATION CHOICE
Choose a setup that fits the job.
Homeowners can use the simplified installation path for approximately 95% of monitoring capability. A full installation can add capabilities such as blower current monitoring and thermostat-signal monitoring. Work inside equipment and electrical connections should be handled by qualified or experienced personnel.
Read the homeowner installation notes →Products available now
Both system models are available through the MCerberus Shopify store. The optional 24VAC-001 transformer supports Wi-Fi setup and simplified homeowner installation. Thermostat signal monitoring is unavailable in this power configuration; Delta P provides ON/OFF detection in the simplified installation.
THERMOSTAT SIGNAL MONITORING
See what your thermostat calls for—and how your HVAC system responds.
MCerberus® monitors thermostat signals alongside equipment measurements to help identify when system operation does not match the thermostat’s request.
Thermostat signals are the preferred method for detecting equipment ON/OFF state. Connections are optional: other supported methods include blower current and Delta P sensing, depending on installation and configuration.
Isolation relays on thermostat signal inputs help distinguish true thermostat calls from thermostat outputs with leakage current when OFF, reducing false ON indications.
Support for heat pump operation.
Current hardware detects reversing valve operation indirectly to help distinguish heating and cooling operation.
Planned for the next board: direct reversing valve signal measurement through the orange wire.
INSTALLATION OVERVIEW
Full HVAC monitoring installation
See the monitoring box, inlet and outlet duct temperature sensors, blower current probe, water sensor options, and filter differential-pressure connections. Select sensors and optional thermostat connections to fit the installation.
Select the diagram to view it at full size. Follow the hardware installation guide for detailed instructions.
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