50A55-743

Integrated Furnace Control

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
FAILURE TO READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE
INSTALLING OR OPERATING THIS CONTROL COULD CAUSE PERSONAL
INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
DESCRIPTION
The 50A55-743 is an automatic gas interrupted ignition
control that employs a microprocessor to continually
monitor, analyze, and control the proper operation of the
gas burner, inducer, and fan.
Signals interpreted during continual surveillance of the
thermostat and flame sensing element initiate automatic
ignition of the burner, sensing of the flame, and system
shut-off during normal operation.
These controls incorporate system fault analysis for quick
gas flow shut-off, coupled with automatic ignition retry upon
sensing a fault correction. It is designed as a replacement
for the following controls:
Goodman White-Rodgers
0130F00005 PCBBF110 PCBBF123 50A55-743
0130F00005S PCBBF110S PCBBF123S 50A55-289
B1809926 PCBBF112 50T55-289
B1809926S PCBBF112S
PRECAUTIONS
Installation should be done by a qualified heating and air
conditioning contractor or licensed electrician. ! WARNING
If in doubt about whether your wiring is millivolt, line, or Failure to comply with the following warnings could
low voltage, have it inspected by a qualified heating and result in personal injury or property damage.
air conditioning contractor or licensed electrician. FIRE HAZARD
Do not exceed the specification ratings. • Do not exceed the specified voltage.
• Replace existing control with exact model and
All wiring must conform to local and national electrical dash number.
codes and ordinances. • Protect the control from direct contact with water
This control is a precision instrument, and should be (dripping, spraying, rain, etc.).
handled carefully. Rough handling or distorting compo- • If the control has been in direct contact with
nents could cause the control to malfunction. water, replace the control.
• Label all wires before disconnection when
Following installation or replacement, follow manufacturer’s servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause
recommended installation/service instructions to ensure improper and dangerous operation.
proper operation. • Route and secure wiring away from flame.
SHOCK HAZARD
• Disconnect electric power before servicing.
! CAUTION • Ensure proper earth grounding of appliance.
Do not short out terminals on gas valve or primary • Ensure proper connection of line neutral and
control. Short or incorrect wiring may damage line hot wires.
the thermostat. EXPLOSION HAZARD
• Shut off main gas to appliance until installation
is complete.

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SPECIFICATIONS
ELECTRICAL RATINGS [@ 77°F (25°C)]: TIMING SPECIFICATIONS
Input Voltage: 25 VAC 50/60 Hz (All times are in seconds, unless noted otherwise
Max. Input Current @ 25 VAC: 0.45 amp
Relay Load Ratings: 50A55-743
Valve Relay: 1.5 amp @ 25 VAC 50/60 Hz 0.6 pf Pre-Purge 15
Ignitor Relay: 6.0 amp @ 120 VAC 50/60 Hz Initial Ignitor Warm-up 7
(resistive)
(1st 64 attempts)
Inducer Relay: 2.2 FLA–3.5 LRA @ 120 VAC
Circulator Relay: 14.5 FLA–25.0 LRA @ 120 VAC Minimum Ignitor Warm-up 5
Flame Current Requirements: Maximum Ignitor Warm-up 9
Minimum current to insure flame detection: 1 µa DC* Ignition Activation Period 2
Maximum current for non-detection: 0.1 µa DC* Trial for Ignition Period 4
Maximum allowable leakage resistance: 100 M ohms
Retries 2 times
*Measured with a DC microammeter in the flame probe lead Valve Sequence Period 12
OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE: Interpurge 30
-40° to 175°F (-40° to 80°C)
Post-Purge 15
HUMIDITY RANGE:
5% to 93% relative humidity (non-condensing) Lockout Time 300
MOUNTING: Heat Delay-To-Fan-On 30
Surface mount multipoise Heat Delay-To-Fan-Off* 90/120/150/180
Timing Specs: (@ 60 Hz**) Cool Delay-To-Fan-On 5
maximum Cool Delay-To-Fan-Off 45
Flame Establishing Time: 0.8 sec
Auto Reset 60 minutes
Flame Failure Response Time: 2.0 sec
Humidifier Yes
**At 50 Hz, all timing specifications should be increased
by 20% Electronic Air Cleaner Yes
Gases Approved: Natural, Manufactured, Mixed, Liqui- *These times will vary depending on option switch
fied Petroleum, and LP Gas Air Mixtures are all approved position. See OPERATION section for further
for use. information
INSTALLATION
MOUNTING AND WIRING
! CAUTION
All wiring should be installed according to local and na-
tional electrical codes and ordinances. Do not short out terminals on gas valve or primary
The control must be secured to an area that will experience control. Short or incorrect wiring may damage
a minimum of vibration and remain below the maximum the thermostat.
ambient temperature rating of 175°F. The control is ap-
proved for minimum ambient temperatures of -40°F.
Any orientation is acceptable. ! WARNING
Refer to the wiring diagram and wiring table when connect- FIRE HAZARD
ing the 50A55 control to other components of the system. • Do not exceed the specified voltage.
UL approved, 105°C rated 18 gauge, stranded, 2/64” thick • Replace existing control with exact model and
insulation wire is recommended for all low voltage safety dash number.
circuit connections. Refer to 50A55 specification sheet for • Protect the control from direct contact with water
recommended terminals to mate with those on the control. (dripping, spraying, rain, etc.).
UL approved 105°C rated 16 gauge min., stranded, 4/64” • If the control has been in direct contact with water,
thick insulation wire is recommended for all line voltage replace the control.
connections. Refer to 50A55 specification sheet for rec- • Label all wires before disconnection when servic-
ommended terminals to mate with those on the control. ing controls.Wiring errors can cause improper and
After installation or replacement, follow appliance manu- dangerous operation.
facturer’s recommended installation or service instructions • Route and secure wiring away from flame.
to ensure proper operation. SHOCK HAZARD
The 50A55 has only one serviceable part–an automotive • Disconnect electric power before servicing.
type fuse, which protects the low voltage transformer • Ensure proper earth grounding of appliance.
from damage if its output is short-circuited. If the fuse • Ensure proper connection of line neutral and line
has opened up, remove whatever caused the short circuit hot wires.
and replace the fuse with only a 3 Amp automotive type EXPLOSION HAZARD
fuse. If the fuse is not the cause of the control’s problem, • Shut off main gas to appliance until installation is
replace the entire 50A55 control. There are no other user complete.
serviceable parts.
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 WIRING
TYPICAL SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAM
HOT NEUTRAL
(LINE) (LINE)
120 VAC

24 VAC CLASS II
TRANSFORMER

TH 24 VAC TR

50A55

COOL
HEAT
CIRCULATOR
PARK
PARK BLOWER
LINE
XFMR
EAC
HUM INDUCER
IND-N
IND
IGN
IGN-N IGNITOR
HUMIDIFIER

CIR N
LINE N
XFMR N
HUM N
ELECTRONIC
EAC N
AIR CLEANER
Y Y

W W COMPRESSOR
CONTACTOR
G G
50A55
in other
furnace(s) R R
—
THERMOSTAT
TWINNING C
APPLICATIONS
ONLY

TWIN* TWIN*

PRESSURE SWITCH (N. O.)

PS
PSO
HLI
FLAME HLO
HIGH LIMIT AUX. HIGH
SENSOR FP (N. C.) LIMIT (N. C.)
PROBE RO1
GND ROLLOUT
(N. C.) GAS
RO2
MV VALVE
MV
TR
TH

LEGEND
Low Voltage (24 VAC) * The twinning feature is available only on models with
six screw terminals; one of these terminals will be
Line Voltage (120 VAC)
designated “TWIN”. All 50A55 controls used in
N. C. = Normally closed switch twinning applications must have the “TWIN” terminal.
N. O. = Normally open switch

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WIRING
TYPICAL SYSTEM WIRING TABLE

50A55 TERMINAL SYSTEM COMPONENT

TERMINAL TYPE CONNECTION
W low voltage thermostat W terminal (or equivalent)
G Terminal low voltage thermostat G terminal (or equivalent)
R block with low voltage thermostat R terminal (or equivalent)
Y captive low voltage thermostat Y terminal (or equivalent)
screws (2nd wire from Y terminal goes to 24 VAC HOT side of
compressor contactor coil)
C 24 VAC COMMON side of compressor contactor coil
TWIN* one wire twinning terminal
MV (2 terminals) gas valve (both gas solenoids are connected in parallel)
TR 24 VAC transformer (low voltage COMMON side)
TH 24 VAC transformer (low voltage HIGH side)
RO1 rollout switch OUTPUT
RO2 12-pin rollout switch INPUT
FP connector flame sensor probe†
PS & harness pressure switch INPUT
PSO pressure switch OUTPUT
HLI high limit INPUT
HLO high limit OUTPUT
GND MUST BE RELIABLY GROUNDED TO CHASSIS
2-pin
IND inducer HOT side
connector
IGN & harness ignitor HOT side
COOL spade terminal circulator blower COOL SPEED terminal
HEAT spade terminal circulator blower HEAT SPEED terminal
PARK (2 terminals) spade terminal unused circulator blower terminals
LINE spade terminal input voltage (120 VAC) HOT side
XFMR spade terminal 24 VAC transformer line voltage HOT side
EAC (optional) spade terminal electronic air cleaner HOT side
HUM (optional) spade terminal humidifier HOT side
CIR N spade terminal circulator blower NEUTRAL terminal
LINE N spade terminal input voltage (120 VAC) NEUTRAL side
XFMR N spade terminal 24 VAC transformer line voltage NEUTRAL side
EAC N (optional) spade terminal electronic air cleaner NEUTRAL side
HUM N (optional) spade terminal humidifier NEUTRAL side
IND-N spade terminal inducer NEUTRAL side
IGN-N spade terminal ignitor NEUTRAL side
* The twinning feature is available only on models with six screw terminals; one of these terminals
will be designated “TWIN”. All 50A55 controls used in twinning applications must have the “TWIN”
terminal.
† Maximum recommended flame probe wire length is 36 inches.

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 OPERATION
OPTION SWITCHES If flame is detected, the delay-to-fan-on period begins. After
the delay-to-fan-on period ends, the optional electronic air
The option switches on the 50A55-743 control are used to
cleaner is energized and the circulator fan is energized at
determine the length of the heat delay-to-fan-off periods.
heat speed. When the thermostat is satisfied, the gas valve
The following table shows the time periods that will result
is de-energized. After proof of flame loss, the heat delay-
from the various switch positions.
to-fan-off period begins and the inducer blower remains
energized to purge the system for 15 seconds. When the
OPTION SWITCH POSITIONS purge is complete, the inducer blower and humidifier are
HEAT delay- Set switch de-energized. After the delay-to-fan-off period ends, the
to-fan-off: #1 #2 circulator fan and electronic air cleaner are de-energized.
90 sec. On On If flame is not detected, both valves are de-energized,
120 sec. Off On the ignitor is turned off, and the 50A55 control goes into
150 sec.** On Off the “retry” sequence. The “retry” sequence provides a
180 sec. Off Off 30-second wait following an unsuccessful ignition attempt
**Factory setting (flame not detected). After this wait, the ignition sequence
is restarted with an additional 1 second of ignitor warm-
up time.
HEAT MODE
If flame is established for more than 10 seconds after
In a typical system, a call for heat is initiated by closing ignition, the 50A55 controller will clear the ignition attempt
the thermostat contacts. This starts the 50A55 control’s (or retry) counter. If flame is lost after 10 seconds, it will
heating sequence. The inducer blower and optional hu- restart the ignition sequence.
midifier are energized and the ignitor is powered after the
15 seconds pre-purge period. During burner operation, a momentary loss of power of
50 milliseconds or longer will de-energize the main gas
This controller has an adaptive algorithm that adjusts valve. When power is restored, the gas valve will remain
the duration of the ignitor warm-up to extend ignitor life. de-energized and a restart of the ignition sequence will
Upon initial application of power, the warm-up time is 7 begin immediately.
seconds. The ignitor on-time will then be increased or A momentary loss of gas supply, flame blowout, or a
decreased depending on whether or not flame is achieved. shorted or open condition in the flame probe circuit will be
The warm-up time is limited to a maximum of 9 seconds. sensed within 2.0 seconds. The gas valve will de-energize
During the first 64 warm-up periods following power-up, and the control will restart the ignition sequence. Recycles
the warm-up time may not be less than 5 seconds. will begin and the burner will operate normally if the gas
Upon a call for heat, if the warm-up time has not been supply returns, or the fault condition is corrected.
locked, it will be decreased by one second. This reduction If the control has gone into system lockout, it may be
of the ignitor on-time will continue until flame fails to be possible to reset the control by a momentary power
achieved (resulting in a retry). interruption of one second or longer. Refer to SYSTEM
In the event of a retry, the warm-up time will be increased LOCKOUT FEATURES.
by one second and locked in at that duration. Once the
warm-up time is locked, it remains fixed until another call
for heat results in a retry, in which case the warm-up time COOL MODE
is again increased by one second and remains locked. In a typical system, a call for cool is initiated by clos-
In the event of two successive retry attempts, the warm-up ing the thermostat contacts. This energizes the 50A55
time will be unlocked and set to 9 seconds. If flame is then control and the compressor. The cool delay-to-fan-on
achieved, the warm-up time will begin adapting again with period begins. After the delay period ends, the optional
the next call for heat. If, however, this third attempt fails electronic air cleaner is energized, and the circulator fan
to achieve flame, the control will go into system lockout. is energized at cool speed. After the thermostat is satis-
fied, the compressor is de-energized and the cool mode
At the end of the ignitor warm-up time, both valves in the delay-to-fan-off period begins. After the delay-to-fan-off
gas valve are opened. Flame must be detected within 4 period ends, the circulator fan and electronic air cleaner
seconds. (optional) are de-energized.

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OPERATION
MANUAL FAN ON MODE To reset the control after system lockout, do one of
the following:
If the thermostat fan switch is moved to the ON position,
the circulator fan (heat speed) and optional electronic air 1. Interrupt the call for heat or cool at the thermostat for
cleaner are energized. When the fan switch is returned at least one second but less than 20 seconds (if flame
to the AUTO position, the circulator fan and electronic air is sensed with the gas valve de-energized, interrupting
cleaner (optional) are de-energized. the call for heat at the thermostat will not reset the
control).
2. Interrupt the 24 VAC power at the control for at least
TWINNING INTERFACE one second. You may also need to reset the flame
If the control has six screw terminals, one of which is rollout sensor switch.
designated TWIN, the control is equipped with a single
3. After one hour in lockout, the control will automatically
wire twinning interface. If twinning is used, either control
reset itself.
will process a call for heat, cool or fan as described above.
However, after the heat-, cool-, or fan-on delay time ex-
pires, both units will energize the circulator blowers at the DIAGNOSTIC FEATURES
same time. Likewise, after the heat-, cool-, or fan-off delay The 50A55-743 control continuously monitors its own op-
time expires, both units will de-energize the circulator eration and the operation of the system. If a failure occurs,
blowers at the same time. This allows for proper air flow the LED will indicate a failure code as shown below. If the
to be obtained. To assure proper control operation, both failure is internal to the control, the light will stay off.
controls must share a common transformer ground (TR). In this case, the entire control should be replaced, as
To enable twinning, do the following. the control is not field-repairable.
1. Power supplied to both furnaces must be from the If the sensed failure is in the system (external to the
same phase of the incoming 120 VAC power. control), the LED will flash in the following flash-pause
2. Connect the TWIN screw terminals on the 50A55-743 sequences to indicate failure status (each flash will last
of the furnaces to be twinned to each other using a approximately 0.25 seconds, and each pause will last
single wire (14-22 AWG.). approximately 2 seconds).
1 flash, then pause System lockout
SYSTEM LOCKOUT AND 2 flashes, then pause Pressure switch stuck closed

DIAGNOSTIC FEATURES 3 flashes, then pause Pressure switch stuck open

4 flashes, then pause Open limit switch
SYSTEM LOCKOUT FEATURES 5 flashes, then pause Flame has been sensed when
no flame should be present (no
When system lockout occurs, the gas valve is de-energized, call for heat)
the circulator blower is energized at heat speed, and, if
6 flashes, then pause Open rollout switch
flame is sensed, the inducer blower is energized. The
diagnostic indicator light will flash or glow continuously 7 flashes, then pause Low flame sense signal
to indicate system status. (System lockout will never Continuous flashing 115 Volt AC power reversed
override the precautionary features.) OFF Control failure
ON Normal operation
The LED will also flash once at power-up.

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