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Pelican Wireless Z8 Zone Coordinator

Central HVAC zone coordinator for up to eight Pelican zone-thermostat demands, with equipment outputs and duct static-pressure control.

Pelican Wireless Z8

Pelican Wireless Z8

Will this work with my system?

Match your equipment to these requirements before ordering.

Works with

  • Central HVAC zoning applications; exact retrofit and equipment sequence require engineering verification
  • Staging: Up to three heating and three cooling stages; sequence and equipment configuration must be verified

System requirements

  • Supply voltage: 24 V AC nominal, 60 Hz; operating range 23–30 V AC
  • Power: Hardwired AC
  • Connection: Pelican mesh network; not Wi-Fi

Check before you buy

  1. Match the full Z8 model number and hardware revision to the manufacturer's equipment manual and accessory list.
  2. Compare the equipment terminals, control voltage and required operating sequence with the model-specific installation diagrams.
Manufacturer documentation (2)

Use these documents to compare your exact model and configuration.

Overview

Part of the Pelican Wireless system. See the system overview for component roles and selection requirements.

The Z8 coordinates a central HVAC unit serving multiple zones. Pelican zone thermostats send demand information over the wireless mesh network, and the Z8 adjusts the central equipment. It supports up to eight zone-thermostat demands; a bypass damper does not count as a zone.

Control and sensing

The controller provides binary and modulating outputs, temperature inputs and differential-pressure sensing. Pelican documents sequences for coordinating heating, cooling, ventilation and supply-duct static pressure. The applicable sequence depends on the air-handling equipment, dampers, fan control and installed sensors.

System requirements

A Pelican Gateway and Internet connection are needed for configuration and remote management. The installation manual states that configured devices retain local operation if Internet access is lost. Individual zones need the appropriate Pelican thermostats and damper/reheat interfaces; the Z8 is not a replacement for a network gateway.

Installation considerations

The Z8 uses a 24 V AC supply. Its central-equipment outputs, temperature inputs and pressure connections must be matched to the installation using the zone coordinator and damper-control manuals. Use the zoning sequence guide when assessing the complete system; a generic thermostat compatibility label is insufficient.

Technical document notes

Pelican’s linked documents disagree on supply current, relay current and enclosure depth. These ratings are omitted from the specification table pending confirmation of the applicable Z8 hardware revision. Review the installation guide and manufacturer confirmation before sizing the supply, selecting switched loads or planning enclosure clearances.

Product details

Manufacturer
Pelican Wireless
SKU
190115
Model / MPN
Z8
Condition
New
Lifecycle
Current

Specifications

Power sources
Hardwired AC
Supply voltage
24 V AC nominal, 60 Hz; operating range 23–30 V AC
Communication protocols
Pelican mesh network; not Wi-Fi
Wireless standards
IEEE 802.15.4
Radio bands
2.4 GHz
Operating humidity
5–90% RH, non-condensing
Storage temperature
−20°F to 160°F
Remote management
Pelican web application through a Pelican Gateway
Control functions
Central equipment, zoning and supply-duct static-pressure control
Device capacity
Up to eight zone-thermostat demands; bypass damper not counted as a zone
Io channels
Four analog outputs and two analog inputs (0/2–10 V DC, configured by function); three 10K Type II thermistor inputs; differential-pressure ports
Relay count
Eight binary outputs; contact ratings require revision confirmation
Sensor input count
Three thermistor inputs, plus separate analog and differential-pressure inputs
Measurement channels
Differential pressure: 0–8 in. water column; temperature detection: −20 to 180°F
Stage modes
Up to three heating and three cooling stages; sequence and equipment configuration must be verified
Internet requirement
Internet required for initial configuration and remote features; configured equipment control continues locally during loss of Internet
Operating temperature
−4°F to 160°F
Equipment types
Central HVAC zoning applications; exact retrofit and equipment sequence require engineering verification

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