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Chore-Tronics® 2 Control

Installation & Operator’s Instruction Manual

MT1843BMay 2005

Chore-Time Warranty Chore-Tronics® 2 Control

2MT1843B

Chore-Time Equipment (“Chore-Time”) warrants each new Chore-Time product manufactured by it to be free

from defects in material or workmanship for one year from and after the date of initial installation by or for the

original purchaser. If such a defect is found by the Manufacturer to exist within the one-year period, the

Manufacturer will, at its option, (a) repair or replace such product free of charge, F.O.B. the factory of

manufacture, or (b) refund to the original purchaser the original purchase price, in lieu of such repair or

replacement. Labor costs associated with the replacement or repair of the product are not covered by the

Manufacturer.

Conditions and Limitations

1. The product must be installed by and operated in accordance with the instructions published by the

Manufacturer or Warranty will be void.

2. Warranty is void if all components of the system are not original equipment supplied by the Manufacturer.

3. This product must be purchased from and installed by an authorized distributor or certified representative

thereof or the Warranty will be void.

4. Malfunctions or failure resulting from misuse, abuse, negligence, alteration, accident, or lack of proper

maintenance, or from lightning strikes, electrical power surges or interruption of electricity, shall not be

considered defects under the Warranty.

5. This Warranty applies only to systems for the care of poultry and livestock. Other applications in industry

or commerce are not covered by this Warranty.

The Manufacturer shall not be liable for any Consequential or Special Damage which any purchaser may suffer

or claim to suffer as a result of any defect in the product. “Consequential” or “Special Damages” as used herein

include, but are not limited to, lost or damaged products or goods, costs of transportation, lost sales, lost orders,

lost income, increased overhead, labor and incidental costs and operational inefficiencies.

THIS WARRANTY CONSTITUTES THE MANUFACTURER’S ENTIRE AND SOLE WARRANTY AND

THIS MANUFACTURER EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,

INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES AS TO

MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES SOLD AND DESCRIPTION OR

QUALITY OF THE PRODUCT FURNISHED HEREUNDER.

Chore-Time Distributors are not authorized to modify or extend the terms and conditions of this Warranty in any

manner or to offer or grant any other warranties for Chore-Time products in addition to those terms expressly

stated above. An officer of CTB, Inc. must authorize any exceptions to this Warranty in writing. The Manufacturer

reserves the right to change models and specifications at any time without notice or obligation to improve previous

models.

Effective: June 2005

Chore-Time Equipment

A Division of CTB, Inc.

P.O. Box 2000 • Milford, Indiana 46542-2000 • U.S.A.

Phone (574) 658-4101 • Fax (877) 730-8825

Email: ctb@ctbinc.com • Internet: http//www.ctbinc.com

Thank You

The employees of Chore-Time Equipment would like to thank your for your recent Chore-Time purchase. If a

problem should arise, your Chore-Time distributor can supply the necessary information to help you.

Chore-Time Warranty

Contents

Topic Page User

MT1843B * Legend: C = Customer (end user), D = Distributor (sales), I = Installer of equipment 3

Chore-Time Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 C,D

General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 C,D,I

Support Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 C,I

Follow Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Decal Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Introduction to the Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 C

Description of Control Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Display Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Navigation Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Index Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

How to Maneuver in the Viewing Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Entering Time and Date using the Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Relay Box Indication Lights and Auto/Manual Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Glossary of Terms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 C

Analog Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Anticipation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Back Up Relay Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Bend Point (BP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Cool Pad Output. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Curve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Curve Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Day Number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Digital Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Mode Sensor(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Natural Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Noticing an Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Offset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Power Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Set Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Spare Temp Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Static Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Tunnel Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Wind Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Overview of Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 C

Screen 1: Current Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Screen 2: Auxiliary Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Screen 3: Set Temp/Min Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Screen 5: Clocks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Screen 6: History-Production. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Screen 7: History-Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Screen 8: Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Screen 9: Curve Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

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Screen 10: Management Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Screen 11: Static Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Screen 12: Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Setup Screens (Screens 13 & 14) and Initial Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Screen 13: Setup-General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Screen 14: Setup-Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Control Operation Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 C,I

Standard Mode Functionality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Mode Transitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Control Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 C,I

Mounting the Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Wiring the Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Analog Inputs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Remote Light Dimmer Control Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Starting the Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Testing the Back Up Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

MS Board Dip Switch Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

PC Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 C,I

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 C

Programming Trouble Shooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Equipment and Potentiometer Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Wiring Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 C,I

Backup Control Wiring (24Vdc) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Fan Wiring Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Linear Lift Wiring Diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Turbo-Cool™ Wiring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

I/O Board Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Brooder Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Improving Lightning Surge Suppression . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 C,I

Itemized Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 C

Parts Listing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 C

Extra Parts and Kits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 C

Input Wiring Assignment Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 C,I

Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 C,I

Chore-Tronics® 2 Control General

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Support Information

The Chore-Tronics® 2 Controls are used to control the Climate in a structure to insure efficient growth of

Livestock. Using this equipment for any other purpose or in a way not within the operating recommendations

specified in this manual will void the warranty and may cause personal injury.

This manual is designed to provide comprehensive planning, installation, safety, operation, and parts listing

information. The Table of Contents provides a convenient overview of the information in this manual. The Table

of Contents also specifies which pages contain information for the sales personnel, installer, and consumer (end

user).

Caution, Warning and Danger Decals have been placed on the equipment to warn

of potentially dangerous situations. Care should be taken to keep this information

intact and easy to read at all times. Replace missing or damaged safety decals

immediately.

Using the equipment for purposes other than specified in this manual may cause

personal injury and/or damage to the equipment.

Follow Safety Instructions

Carefully read all safety messages in this manual and on your equipment safety signs.

Follow recommended precautions and safe operating practices.

Keep safety signs in good condition. Replace missing or damaged safety signs.

Decal Descriptions

DANGER: Electrical Hazard

Disconnect electrical power before inspecting or servicing equipment unless

maintenance instructions specifically state otherwise.

Ground all electrical equipment for safety.

All electrical wiring must be done by a qualified electrician in accordance with local

and national electric codes.

Ground all non-current carrying metal parts to guard against electrical shock.

With the exception of motor overload protection, electrical disconnects and over

current protection are not supplied with the equipment.

General

Safety Information

Introduction to the Control Chore-Tronics® 2 Control

6MT1843B

Description of Control Front Panel

Display Screen

The display screen is a ¼ VGA display. This screen will display the requested

information when a Subject Button is pressed. The display screen always remains lit.

When the control is left dormant the Current Conditions screen will be visible. When

assigned relay switches are not in the automatic position, or an alarm condition is

occurring, the CHECK SWITCHES or CHECK ALARMS indication appears,

flashing at the bottom of the screen. (See Figure 2 Below)

Introduction to the Control

Item Description

1Chore-Tronics® 2 Front Panel

2 Display Screen

3 Subject Buttons

4 Navigation Keys

5 Edit Buttons

6 Enter Key

7 Alphanumeric Keypad

8 Index Keys

Figure 1. Description of Front Panel

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Figure 2. Display Screen

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Navigation Keys

Navigation Buttons

These buttons allow you to scroll up and down in long screens. Continuously

pressing the up or down arrow button increases the scrolling speed. When you are in

the Edit Mode the left and right arrow keys move the cursor to editable (changeable)

positions. The cursor highlights the areas that can be changed.

Edit Buttons

When the button labeled EDIT is pressed and you are looking at a screen that has

editable fields, the cursor appears. With the Navigation Buttons, you can move the

cursor to the parameter on the screen that you want to edit. By pressing the “+” or “–

” buttons, the numerical values are changed. If you are changing text (i.e. “yes” or

“no”), the "+" and "–" keys scroll through the possible text choices. Pressing the

EDIT button a second time exits the edit mode.

Enter Key

The Enter is used to accept changes made in editable fields. Press Enter key after a

desired change is made to save the change. Alternatively changes can also be

accepted by pressing the down navigation button or by pressing the Edit key and

exiting the edit mode.

EDIT

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ENTER

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Alphanumeric Keypad

The Alphanumeric Keypad is used to enter a number directly into a field without

having to scroll to the number. To directly enter a number, press the Edit Key and

highlight the desired field to be changed. Next type in the desired value of the field

and either press the Enter Key or press the down navigation arrow. The new value

should now be in place.

The Alphanumeric Keypad can also be used to change the name of some text fields.

To change a text field name press the Edit Key and highlight the desired field to be

changed. (In the example below, Drinker 1 is highlighted). Next, enter the new letters

into the text field by pressing the appropriate number on the Key Pad. (In the example

below we are changing it to read Brood). The first letter above each Key is chosen by

pushing that Key once. To choose the second letter above each Key, push that Key

twice. In our example the letter B is chosen by pressing the #2 button two times in a

row. The letter R is chosen by pressing the #7 button three times in a row. Allow a

pause of 1-2 seconds in between letters.

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ENTER

UNDO

EDIT

1) Press the Edit Key and highlight

the number you want to change.

2) Press the desired number on the

Alphanumeric Keyboard.

3) Push the Enter Key or the down

Navigation Arrow.

ENTER

UNDO

Figure 3. Alphanumeric Keypad

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Enter new letters into the field by

pressing the appropriate numbers on

the keypad.

Select Drinker 1 Drinker 1 has been successfully

changed to "Brood".

Figure 4. Changing Text Fields

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Tab Keys

There are six Tab Keys across the bottom of the display. The Tab Keys allow access

to different screens within a given Subject Key. The name of each screen will appear

at the bottom of the display above the Tab Key. To select a screen, press the Tab Key

that is directly below the name of the desired screen. In Figure 5 below, the Tab Key

that is under "Equip. For" has been pressed, accessing the "Equip. For" screen.

Index Keys

The Index keys are used to scroll through the Feed Clock Curve and the Light Clock

Curve bend points and to scroll through certain lists such as heat zone runtimes in the

History-Environment screen. An arrow(s) will appear whenever the Index Keys can

be used to quickly scroll through lists or bend points. In Figure 6 below, there is an

example of using the Index Keys to scroll from HtZone 1 to HtZone 2.]

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Item Description

1Tab Key

Figure 5. Tab Keys

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Item Description

1Index Keys

2 Index Key Arrows

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Heating History HtZone 1

----------------------------------------

DAY Ht Zone 1

7 4:13

6 4:13

5 4:13

4 4:13

3 4:13

2 4:13

1 4:13

00 4:13

Heating History HtZone 2

----------------------------------------

DAY Ht Zone 1

7 4:13

6 4:13

5 4:13

4 4:13

3 4:13

2 4:13

1 4:13

00 4:13

Figure 6. Index Keys

Example: To change from HtZone 1 to HtZone 2, push the Down Index Key.

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Fast Edit

While editing a number on the screen, you will notice that the digit you are

changing is underlined. For example: (72.0). If you wish you can move to

different digits of the number in order to change the number more rapidly. To do

this See Figure 7 below. Fast Edit is very useful when making large changes to

numbers.

Security

To provide for security in setting your Controls, there is a security feature that

appears when you press the Edit button. The Control automatically asks for an

access code at that time, The access code is a four digit number that you have

selected while setting up the Control and is explained under the “Changing the

Access Code” section of this manual. Once you have inserted the correct code,

the Control allows you to make changes. If five minutes pass since your last

change, the access code has to be re-entered.

Subject Buttons

On the front of the Control are 14 subject keys. As each Subject Button is

pressed, the light beside that button turns on and the subject that is described

beside the button appears on the screen. If no other buttons are pressed for 5

minutes, the Control automatically returns to the Current Conditions screen.

Alarm Indicator (LED)

The Indicator Light (LED) next to the number 8 Subject Button indicates the

current status of the Alarm. The Alarm Status’s are as follows...

1. Solid Green- All is normal (No Alarm)

2. Flashing Green- Warning, un-noticed alarm, or temporary off alarm

3. Flashing Red- Active Alarm

72.0

Press "+" followed by "-"

Within 3 seconds, Press the Left arrow twice 72.0

Press "+" twice arrow 92.0

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Press the Edit button

Action Result

Figure 7. Fast Edit.

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How to Maneuver in the Viewing Screen

• The procedures below give a brief overview on the use of the Navigation Buttons

and the Edit Buttons.

• Screen 13, Setup-General is used for this example.

Using the Navigation Buttons

1. Press BUTTON 13. Figure 8 appears in the display.

2. Press the DOWN ARROW once.

The view shown on the screen will scroll down one line as shown in Figure

9. If you push the UP ARROW once the text scrolls back to where it was.

3. The left and right arrow keys are used during the Edit Mode.

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Figure 8. Navigation Buttons.

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Figure 9. Navigation Buttons-Down Arrow.

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Using the Edit Buttons

The Edit Mode is entered by pressing the Edit Button. Pressing the Edit Button

a second time exits the Edit Mode.

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Figure 10. Setup Screen.

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1. Press BUTTON 13.

The Setup-General screen appears (Figure

10).

3. Press the (+) or (–) buttons to edit the House #.

The (+) key increases the value and the (–) key

decreases the value.

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CURSOR

2. Press the EDIT button.

This activates the cursor which allows settings

to be edited. Figure 11 shows what the cursor

looks like. If the Control asks you for an "Ac-

cess Code", enter it at this time. See the Screen

13 "General Tab" section of this manual for de-

tails on how to use access code.

4. Press the DOWN ARROW (Figure 12).

Figure 11. Setup-General Screen in Edit Mode.

5. Press the (+) or (–) buttons to change from

Fahrenheit to Celsius.

In this case the (+) and (–) buttons select

different text choices.

6. If two or more editable settings are on the same

line, the left and right arrow buttons are used to

move between those positions.

When a value or text is edited, it is saved in the

memory within a few seconds. If you make a

mistake, change it to what you really want.

Figure 11. Setup-General Screen in Edit Mode.

Figure 12. Press the Down Arrow.

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Entering Time and Date using the Numeric Keypad

You can enter the current Time and Date using the Numeric Keypad.

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1. Press BUTTON 13.

The Setup-General screen appears (Figure

13).

2. Press the EDIT button and use down arrow to

highlight the Time of day (Figure 14). Using the

Numeric Keypad, enter in the correct hour followed

by the decimal key (.). Enter the correct minutes fol-

lowed by either; am or pm (Use the number 2 on the

Keypad for am, or the number 7 for pm). The exam-

ple below is setting the time to 8:12 pm.

Hour=8 decimal (.) Minutes=12

then thenthen then then

pm=7

88: 8:12 8:12pm

Figure 13. Setup General Screen.

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Figure 14. Changing Time of Day.

2. Press the EDIT button and use down arrow to

highlight the Date (Figure 15). Using the Numeric

Keypad, enter in the correct day, followed by the

decimal key (.). Then enter the correct month, fol-

lowed by the decimal key (.). Finally, enter the cor-

rect year. The example below is setting the date to

February 7th, 2005.

Day=7 decimal (.)

then then then then

Year=2005

Month =2 decimal (.)

77 Feb 7 Feb 2005

7 Feb 2005 Figure 15. Changing the Date.

Use the same procedure to set "Start" and "Stop" times in any of the Clock Screens.

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Relay Box Indication Lights and Auto/Manual Switches

Each Relay Output has its own three position switch that allows the user to select

manual, off or automatic control of each Relay. The Relays and their corresponding

Switches are located in a separate box. Decals are supplied to label each Switch for

the Output function that is assigned to that Switch. The Switches can be placed in

three positions - "on", "off", or "auto". The "auto" position is for normal automatic

operation. Changing a Switch to "on" or "off" overrides "auto" operations. When a

switch that is assigned is placed in a position other than "auto", a message will appear

in the Current Conditions screen advising you to "Check Switches". The light above

each Switch indicates that the Switch's Relay is activated.

Figure 16. Indication Lights and Switches

Item Description

1 Indication Light

2Switch

3Decal

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Analog Input

Analog Inputs can consist of the following:

1. Temperature sensors

2. Static Pressure sensor (0-10 volts)

3. Relative Humidity Sensor (0-10 volts)

4. Potentiometer (Natural Ventilation)

Anticipation

When the control is turning on the fans assigned to the Minimum Ventilation Timer,

the control will open the inlets to the correct position for static pressure control before

the fans are turned on. If calculated anticipation is used (default), the control teaches

itself how much adjustment was required during the previous on-off cycle, and uses

that amount of "anticipation" for the next cycle. If the optional fixed anticipation is

used, the control will NOT teach itself what the correct anticipation should be. It uses

the amount of "anticipation" that is entered in the Static Pressure screen (Screen 11).

Anticipation will occur when the fans assigned to the Minimum Ventilation Timer

turn on due to the timer reaches an ON cycle or the sensor(s) assigned to the fans

reach the fans' ON temperature.

Back Up Relay Output

The backup up relay output is a relay that will be energized as soon as the backup

output is assigned to a relay. This relay will stay energized as long as the control is

communicating with the manual switch board where the output is assigned. The 24

Vdc signal that comes from the control to the back up box should be routed through

this relay. If communication is lost between the main box and the manual switch

board, the relay will drop out allowing the first fan stage in the back up box to turn

on. See the Wiring Diagrams section of this manual for more wiring information.

Bend Point (BP)

The Bend Points (BPs) are simply the points on the curve that define the curve. For

the Set Temperature and Minimum Ventilation Timer curves, the curve values are

gradually changed between bend points. The bend point values are the exact values

at midnight beginning the day # of each bend point. The curve takes over when you

turn the curve "on" and the day number is equal to or greater than the day number

assigned to BP #1.

Cool Pad Output

The COOL PAD Output is a special function for controlling evaporative cooling that

allows you to modulate the addition of water to the cooling pad in such a way that the

usual large temperature swings associated with a cooling pad are avoided.

Curve

A "curve" is a listing of up to 10 points in time (bend points) that defines how you

want a parameter to automatically vary as the animals age.

Curve Value

The Control will list what the current value(s) the curve would be, if the current day

number is greater than the day # of bend point #1, and the curve is "on", and there is

no "offset" to the curve.

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Day Number

The intention is that the day # is the age of the animals whose environment is being

controlled. Day # 0 does not exist. Negative days (down to - 7) are allowed.

Changing the day # in any screen that shows the day number, will change the day #

in all the other screens that show the day #.

Digital Input

Digital Inputs can consist of the following:

1. Water meter

2. Feed scale

3. Air speed sensor

4. Low water pressure switch

5. Max feed run time Input

6. PDS flush feed back

Event

This term applies to the time clock Outputs. An "event" is an "on at" time combined

with an "off at" time.

Mode Sensor(s)

The concept of Mode Sensor(s) is essential to the understanding what makes the

Control change from one mode to another. The Mode Sensor(s), of a currently

operating mode, determines when the Control will leave that mode. As an example,

while in the Power Mode, the Power Mode Sensor(s) determines when it's too hot to

stay in the Power Mode (i.e. above the tunnel "on" temperature). Because of this, it

converts to the Tunnel Mode (assuming there is no Natural Mode) at the tunnel "on"

temperature. It comes back to the Power Mode from the Tunnel Mode, when the

Tunnel Mode Sensor(s) say it's too cold to stay in the Tunnel Mode (i.e. below the

tunnel "off" temperature).

Natural Mode

Natural Mode requires the house to be equipped with Curtains in the side walls that

are powered by Drive Units (Curtain Machines). The Control converts to this mode

of operation when the temperature(s) inside the house raise to a level that the Fans of

the Power Mode can't keep the temperature(s) under control. While in the Natural

Mode of operation, the Curtains are opened or closed, as required, to control the

temperature(s). This mode of operation generally happens during moderate weather.

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Noticing an Alarm

"Noticing" an alarm is a very important part of using the alarm system. By pressing

the alarm button, you can tell the Control that you have "seen" the alarm message.

The first press of the alarm button "notices" the alarm message at the top of the alarm

screen. Each additional press of the alarm button "clears" the first alarm and "notices"

any additional alarm(s), one at a time.

Offset

The term "offset" applies to the Set Temperature and Minimum Ventilation Timer

curves only. If you manually adjust either the Set Temperature or the Minimum

Ventilation Timer settings, while the curve is on, you create an "offset" to that curve

relative to it's "curve value". The "curve value" is not changed. (see the "curve

value" definition above.) The curve value is shown as a convenience so that you

know what you have to change it back to in order to get back on the actual curve's

table listing. While an "offset" is in effect, the parameter of the curve is still modified

versus time. However, the actual parameter value is the "curve value" modified by

the "offset".

Power Mode

The building is closed up except for Inlets (usually Baffle Doors) which are powered

open and close in order to control the static pressure level. In some cases Gravity

Inlets are used where the static pressure is not controlled directly. The only

ventilation provided is due to Fans mounted in the end or side walls. This mode of

operation generally happens when the outside temperatures are somewhat lower than

the set temperature.

Program

A "program" is a complete set up of all the screens of a Control. In the main menu

Program Tab, six different "programs" can be saved and later activated. This can be

very convenient when it is desired to change the set up at different points during the

grow out, barn cycle, or times of the year.

Set Temperature

The set temperature is another very important, basic, concept. All temperatures are

referenced to the set temperature. When the set temperature is adjusted either

manually, or because the set temperature curve is on, all other temperature settings

move up or down by the same amount. For instance, even though you program an

actual temperature for each Fan to come on and off, when you change the set

temperature, those Fan's on and off temperatures are adjusted by the same amount

you changed the set temperature.

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Spare Temp Sensor

The spare temperature sensor is a temperature sensor that is separate from one of the

12 controlling sensors. This sensor can be used to control the temperature in a

separate area of the house. The sensor has its own maximum and minimum alarm

parameters that can be set up in the Alarms screen. The sensor can also turn on and

off the Spare Temperature Sensor Output. This output functions like a fan output.

The output has lower Off temperature than its On temperature. The On and Off

temperatures for the Spare Temperature Sensor output are defined in the Outputs and

Temperatures screen. The spare temperature sensor can not be used to control any

other output.

Static Pressure

Static pressure refers to the pressure difference that exists between the inside of the

house and the outside of the house. This pressure difference is the result of Fans in

the walls running. The air that they exhaust enters the house through various types of

air inlet openings. In the Power Mode the typical powered baffle inlets is where the

vast majority of the air enters. In the Tunnel Mode, the tunnel inlet at the end of the

house is where the air enters. The pressure drop, due to the resistance to the air

flowing through the inlets, is the reason a static pressure difference exists. If the inlets

are all the same size, the same amount of air will enter through each inlet. In the

Natural Mode of operation, the outside wind is the source of the air, with no exhaust

fans running. In general there is little or no static pressure during the Natural Mode

due to the huge area of the open side wall curtains. When the incoming air is cooler

than the inside air, it will tend to drop down onto the birds before it is warmed up.

Adequate static pressure brings the air into the house high and fast so that it heats up

before it can fall.

Tunnel Mode

This mode of operation requires a group of large fans at one end of the house with a

large air Inlet area at the opposite end of the house. The control converts to this mode

of operation from the Power or Natural Mode (if used), when the temperature(s)

while in those modes get too high. The typical 5 or 6 mph. breeze, which can be

created by the Tunnel Fans running, produces a wind chill effect that is significant.

This mode of operation happens during warm to hot weather.

Wind Delay

The static pressure has to be out of the control limits continuously for the "wind

delay" amount of time before the inlets are adjusted. If a fan or fans has turned

on or off within the last 10 seconds, the wind delay does not happen and the inlets

respond as soon as the static pressure leaves the control limits.

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Screen 1: Current Conditions

Screen 1, (Figure 17) shows a brief summary of the current conditions of the house.

There are no editable values in this screen; it is for viewing only.

1. Operating Mode - this indicates the mode of the current Control. The three

possible modes are Power, Natural, and Tunnel.

2. Control Temperature - this is the reading of the current Mode Sensor (or

Sensors). The Sensor or Sensor(s) that make up the Mode Sensor is indicated by

an (*) in the list of Sensors. The current mode sensor determines when the

Control changes to a different mode.

3. Set Temperature - this is the temperature you want to achieve in your house

through the use of heating, cooling, and ventilation.

4. Sensors - each Sensor that is being used in the house will show a current

temperature. If a Sensor is not used, the area will be blank. If a Sensor is out of

range, it will be indicated by “#” in place of a temperature.

5. (*) - this indicates that this Sensor is a Mode Sensor for the current mode. If more

than one (*) appears, the Mode Sensor(s) temperature will be the average of

those Sensors.

6. Static Pressure - indicates the current static pressure in the house. If static

pressure is not being used this area will be blank. If there is a reading that is out

of range, it will be indicated by “#” in place of a static pressure reading.

7. Check Switches - this will appear (flashing) if any of the manual switches are in

a position other than “auto”, except for any switches that are not used. It can be

DANGEROUS to operate with switches in the "Off" Position.

8. Time and Date - shows the current time and date.

9. Relative Humidity - indicates the current relative humidity in the house. If

relative humidity is not being used this area will be blank.

10. Check Alarms - this will appear (flashing) if the Control detects an alarm

condition. This will continue to appear until the condition is corrected.

11. Outside Sensor - This is where the outside Sensor reading is displayed if the

outside Sensor choice is set up in screen 13.

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Figure 17. Screen 1: Current Conditions

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Screen 2: Auxiliary Data

To view the Auxiliary Data Screen, push the "Auxiliary Data" subject button.

(Button 2)

(Auxiliary Data Screen) General Tab

To access the Auxiliary Data "General" screen, press one of the Tab Keys under

"General".

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Figure 18. Auxiliary Data: General Tab

1. Cool Pad Output Status-This indicates the Cool Pad

function's current amount of water on time. If the value

of the number is 0 then the Cool Pad function is cur-

rently not operating. If the word BLOCKED appears

then the Cool Pad function is currently being blocked

from operation by the relative humidity sensor.

2. Air Speed-The current air speed in the house is dis-

played here. If the air speed is less than 125 feet/min

(.63 m/s) then the word LOW will be displayed as the

airspeed.

3. Light Dimmer Output percentage-The current actual

light dimmer level percentage is shown here. Values can

range from 0-100%.

4. Spare Temperature Sensor-The current reading of the

spare temperature sensor is displayed here. The spare

temperature sensor can be assigned to a spare output

and can have its own maximum and minimum alarm

setting separate from the controlling temperature sen-

sors.

5. Today's Water usage-The current water usage for today

since midnight for each drinker Water Meter connected

to the control is displayed here.

6. Today's Feed usage-The current feed usage for today

since midnight for each feed scale connected to the con-

trol is displayed here.

7. Today's Auxiliary digital input usage-The current read-

ing of each auxiliary digital input (non-drinker Water

Meters, electric meters, gas meters, etc.) is displayed

here. Each auxiliary Input can be given a unique name

using the alphanumeric key in the Setup-General

Screen.

8. Auxiliary Temperature Sensors-The current reading of

the auxiliary temperature sensors is displayed here.

These sensors are to be used for monitoring purposes

only. The auxiliary temperature sensors can not control

outputs and they can not trigger a maximum or mini-

mum temperature alarm.

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(Auxiliary Data Screen) Run Times Tab

To view the Auxiliary Data "Run Times" screen, press one of the Tab Keys under

"Run Times". The Auxiliary Data: Runtimes screen displays the current runtime

since midnight (in hours and minutes) for all Heat zones, Exhaust Fans, Stir Fans,

Tunnel Fans, and the Cool and Cool Pad Outputs that have a relay assigned to them.

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Figure 19. Auxiliary Data: Run Times Tab

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Screen 3: Set Temp/Min Timer

To view the Set Temp/Min Timer screen, press the Set Temp/Min Timer Subject

Button. (Button 3)

1. The “set temperature” is a very important

parameter. All other temperatures are keyed to

the set temperature. When the set temperature

is changed, all other temperature settings are

also changed by the same amount to maintain

the same temperature differences relative to the

set temperature.

2. The Temp Curve and Min Vent Curve “on”

indications are not editable. They only indicate

that the curve(s) are “on” and the curve’s value.

If a curve is not “on”, there is no indication in

this area. The values shown in the parentheses

are the current curve’s values. If the actual val-

ues are different, the difference represents the

“offset”. Editing the actual values to be the

same as the values shown between the paren-

theses will erase the offset(s). An "offset" is caused if you change a value when its curve is on.

3. The Minimum Ventilation Timer can be attached to Exh Fan, Tun Fan, and Stir Fan Outputs in the

"Outputs" screen. The “on” and “off” times for this Timer are set up here in the (Set Temp) "Current

Settings" screen. The Timer turns the Fan on or off when the temperature is below the Fan’s "on" tem-

perature. A Timer can only be attached to a Tun Fan Output if the "on" temperature setting of the

Tunnel Fan is set lower than the “on” temperature of the Tunnel Mode. Allowable “on” times for this

Timer are 0 or greater than 30 seconds (5 through 29 seconds is only allowed if fixed Anticipation is

used). Allowable “off” times for this Timer are 0 or greater than 60 seconds (1 through 59 seconds is

not allowed). The “on” and “off” times cannot both be set at 0.

4. Current Vent. Time-The current amount of ON time the fans assigned to the Minimum Ventilation

Timer will run while cycling on the timer.

5. Max Ventilation On Time-The maximum amount of ON time the fans assigned to the Minimum Ven-

tilation timer can run before reaching the fans' ON temperature. The maximum allowed value for the

Max Ventilation On Time is the amount of ON time (seconds) + the amount of OFF time(seconds) of

the Min Vent timer - 60 (seconds).

6. Status-The status column shows the current status of each of the timer. If the Status is ON then the

timer is active and the Output(s) currently assigned to that timer should be running. If the Status is

OFF, then the timer is active, but the Output(s) assigned to that timer should NOT be running. If the

Status is "-" or "tmp", then the timer is not currently active and the Output(s) assigned to that timer

may or may not be running (depends on the type of Output due to temperature). If there is a NA (not

active) in the Status column then the timer is not assigned to any Outputs and will not be active.

Timers 1 and 2 can be attached to Cool, Tun Fan, Exh Fan, and Stir Fan Outputs in

the "Outputs" screen. The “on” and “off” times for these Timers are set in this screen.

These Timers behave like the minimum ventilation Timer except when they are

attached to a Cool Output. When attached to a Cool Output, the timer has no effect

until the Cool Output is “on” due to it’s temperature settings. At that point the Cool

Output goes on and off with the Timer. The Cool Output never comes on

continuously when Timer 1 or Timer 2 is attached to it. There are no limitations to

the “on” and “off” settings for Timer 1 and Timer 2 except that the “on” time and

“off” time cannot both be set at 0.

The “stir on” Timer is different than the other Timers. It can only be attached to Stir

Fan Outputs in the "Outputs" screen. The “stir on” time value is set in this screen. The

purpose of this feature is to allow you to cause a Stir Fan Output to run for the “stir

on” amount of time immediately following the end of the Minimum Ventilation

Timer’s “on” time. Because of this, the Stir Fan is synchronized with the minimum

ventilation Timer. The "stir on" setting can be any value up to the “off” time of the

minimum ventilation Timer. The Stir Fan Outputs will come on full when the

temperature rises to the "on" temperature value set in the "Outputs" screen.

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Figure 20. Screen 3: Set Temp/Min Timer

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Ventilation timer ramping-Ventilation timer ramping needs to be set to YES in Setup

General: House equipped for screen (Screen 13, equipped tab). If the sensor(s) that

are assigned to the Minimum Ventilation fan(s) temperature is at or below set

temperature then the fans will use the ON and OFF times that are listed for the

Minimum Ventilation Timer. If the sensor (s) assigned to the Ventilation Time

Ramping temperature is between set temperature and the fans' ON temperature the

control will adjust the amount of ON time between the Min Ventilation value and the

Max value. The OFF time will be adjusted by the same amount of time that the ON

is adjusted, thus keeping the total cycle time constant. The temperature is checked 30

seconds before the beginning of the ON time cycle of the Minimum Ventilation

Timer. Once the fans' temperature sensor(s) reach the fans' ON temperature, the fan

will turn on and run continuously until the fans' OFF temperature is reached.

Example: The set temperature is 70.0°F and the fans assigned to the Min Vent timer

ON temperature is 72.0°F. The Minimum Ventilation Timer values are 30 seconds

ON time and 270 seconds OFF time. The maximum ON time is 210 seconds. If the

sensor(s) assigned to the Ventilation Time Ramping temperature is 71.0°F at the

beginning of the anticipation cycle, then the fans will have an ON time of 125

seconds and an OFF time of 175 seconds.

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Screen 4: Outputs-Temperatures

Screen 4, (Figure 21) is a very important screen. It is the screen that determines at

what temperatures Outputs operate.

An important tip regarding the use of this screen is to get in the habit of asking

yourself which Temperature Sensor (or combination of Temperature Sensors) is

assigned to the various Outputs shown on this screen. For instance, in Figure 21

below, Exh Fans 3 and 4 are set to come “on” and “off” at the same temperatures,

they may not go “on” and “off” together if they are assigned to different Sensors in

screen 13.

3. The Output names listed in column 3 are a result of what is programed into screen 13.

4. In column 4 you attach a Timer to those Outputs you want to be affected by a Timer. See the screen 3

description regarding how the various Timers behave and which Outputs can have which Timers

attached to them.

5. This is the temperature of the Power Mode Sensor(s) where the Control will change from the Power

Mode to the Natural Mode.

6. The “on” and “off” temperatures of the Tunnel Mode are entered here. The Control will convert to the

Tunnel Mode when the Natural (if used) or Power Mode Sensor(s) raises to the Tunnel “on” tempera-

ture. The Control will convert back to the Natural (if used) or Power Mode when the Tunnel Mode Sen-

sor(s) reaches the “off” temperature. The minimum allowed difference between the Tunnel “on” and

“off” temperature is 3 degrees F.

7. The Cool Pad Range’s “on” and “off” temperatures have a very different meaning from the “on” and

“off” temperatures of the other Outputs. The “on” temperature is the high limit of the desired range

while the "off” temperature is the low limit of the desired range. See the "Cool Pad Function" section of

this Manual for more details regarding the COOL PAD function.

8. For both the Natural and Tunnel Modes it is possible to ALLOW or NOT ALLOW the mode to occur

in these fields of screen 4. Do not use the YES/NO questions in screen12 to temporarily disable either

mode.

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Figure 21. Screen 4: Outputs Temperatures

1. This column lists the “on” temperatures

of the outputs listed in column 3. For

outputs above the set temperature, the

output goes from “off” to “on” with ris-

ing temperature. For the Heat Zone Out-

puts, below the set temperature, they go

from “off” to “on” with falling tempera-

ture. After changing any temperatures in

the “on” column, the screen will re-sort

itself according to the “on” temperatures

the next time you select this screen.

2. This column lists the “off” temperatures

of the outputs listed in column 3. All

Heat Zone output’s “off” temperatures

(as the temperature rises) are fixed to be

0.5 degrees above their “on” tempera-

tures or the value specified in the OFF

column for that Ht. Zone. The “on-off

differentials’’ of all other outputs are

adjustable. For Fan outputs the “off”

temperatures are either the value of the

next lower Fan’s “on” temperature or

the value you specify in the OFF col-

umn for that output. The default “off”

temperature for the lowest temperature

Fan output is the set temperature if an

"off" temperature is not entered. The

minimum “on-off differential” allowed

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Screen 5: Clocks

The Clocks screen consists of the Current Light Clock, Light Clock Curve, Current

Feed Clock, Feed Clock Curve, and Spare Clocks.

(Clocks Screen) Light Tab

To access the Clocks "Light Clock" Screen press the Tab Key under "L. Clock", if

the light clock is assigned to an Output relay(s) or Light Dimmer is answered "YES".

An event is defined as an ON At plus OFF At time combination for the relay(s)

assigned to the light clock. The ON At and OFF At times refer to the contacts of the

Output relay(s). On means the contacts are closed and Off means the contacts are

open. 12:00a is midnight. If there are no Output relays assigned to the light clock and/

or the Light Dimmer control is set to YES then the statement "Not Set Up" will

appear in the light clock Screen.

If the light clock curve is set to ON, then the current light clock settings will not be

editable. To temporarily change the current light clock settings, first set the curve to

OFF, then make the desired changes. To return to the curve settings, change the curve

back to ON.

1. Minimum Light Dimmer Setting-This is the minimum light level the lights will

go to when the light clock reaches an OFF At time.

2. Maximum Light Dimmer Setting-This is the maximum light level the lights will

go to when the light clock reaches an ON At time.

3. The light clock can also be set to control a remote light dimmer. When the con-

trol is connected to a light dimmer a Sunrise and Sunset feature is available. The

amount of Sunrise or Sunset time can be set in the Setup-Controls: Other screen

(Screen 14-Others Tab).

4. When the light clock reaches an ON At time, the control will increase the light

percentage from the Min% level to the Max% level over the amount of Sunrise

time. If the Sunrise time is set to 0 then the control will instantly change the

light percentage from the Min% level to the Max% level at the ON At time. The

Sunrise feature will occur for every ON At time of an event.

5. When the light clock reaches an OFF At time, the control will decrease the light

percentage from the Max% level to the Min% level over the amount of Sunset

time. If the Sunset time is set to 0 then the control will instantly change the light

percentage from the Max% level to the Min% level at the OFF At time. The

Sunset feature will occur at every OFF At time of an event.

If the control is connected to a remote light dimmer, it is not necessary to have an

Output relay assigned to the light clock. If there is a relay assigned to the light clock

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Figure 22. Clocks Screen: Light Tab

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and the control is connected to a remote light dimmer, then the Sunset feature will

not function.

If it is desired to have the light clock raise the lights from the Min% level to the

Max% level several times per day (spiking), then have the lights turn completely off

at the end of the day, then the Output going to the light dimmer will need to be wired

to an Output relay that is assigned to one of the spare clocks (see spare clocks screen

description). The ON At and OFF At time of the Spare Clock event will have to be

set so that the Spare Clock relay is on during all of the events entered in the light

clock. At the end of the day the Spare Clock will reach the OFF At time and the relay

will turn off, turning the lights in the house completely off.

The graphic at the bottom of the screen shows the current time of day (dashed line

with an arrow at the top), and the time of day when the light clock relays will be on

(shaded area), or if the dimmer control option is used when the lights will be at the

maximum light level (also shaded area). The non-shaded area represents when the

light clock relays will be off or when the lights will be at the minimum light level (if

light dimmer is used).

(Clocks Screen) Light Clock Curve Tab

To access the Clocks "Light Clock Curve" Screen press the Tab Key under "L.

Curve".

1. Bend Point-This is the current displayed bend point of the Light Clock Curve.

Only one bend point can be shown at a time. To scroll from one bend point to

another use the Index Keys .

2. Active From Day-The is the day that the ON At and OFF At times shown in the

current bend point will become the active light clock settings.

3. Minimum and Maximum Light Dimmer setting-See the current light clock

screen for description.

4. The graphic at the bottom of the screen shows the current time of day (dashed

line with an arrow at the top), and the time of day when the light clock relays

will be on (shaded area), or if the dimmer control option is used when the lights

will be at the maximum light level (also shaded area). The non-shaded area rep-

resents when the light clock relays will be off or when the lights will be at the

minimum light level (if light dimmer is used).

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Figure 23. Clocks Screen: Light Clock Curve Tab

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(Clocks Screen) Feed Clock Tab

To access the Clocks "Feed Clock" Screen, press the Tab Key under "Feed". The

Feed Clock can be set up in one of two different formats. When set up in the OFF At

format, the Feed Clock will look identical to the with a maximum of 8 on and off

events and the Feed Clock Curve screen will be available (See Figure 24 below)

When the Feed Clock is set up in the Runtime format (Figure 25 below), there will

now be a maximum of 24 events with each event having a Start time and a Run For

time. When the Feed Clock is in the Runtime format, the Feed Clock Curve will not

be available. The current Feed Clock format can be changed in the Setup-

Control:Other screen (Screen 14-Others tab). If there are no Output relays assigned

to the Feed Clock, the statement "Not Set Up" will appear in the Feed Clock Screen.

The graphic at the bottom of the screen shows the current time of day (dashed line

with an arrow at the top), and the time of day when the Feed Clock relays will be on

(shaded area). The non-shaded area represents when the light clock relays will be off.

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Figure 24. Clocks Screen: Feed Clock Tab

Figure 25. Clocks Screen: Runtime Format

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(Clocks Screen) Feed Clock Curve Tab

To access the Feed Clock Curve Screen, push the Tab Key under "F.Curve".

1. Bend Point-This is the current displayed bend point of the Feed Clock Curve.

Only one bend point can be shown at a time. To scroll from one bend point to

another use the Index Keys .

2. Active From Day-The is the day that the ON At and OFF At times shown in the

current bend will become the active Feed Clock settings.

3. The graphic at the bottom of the screen shows the current time of day (dashed

line with an arrow at the top), and the time of day when the Feed Clock relays

will be on (shaded area). The non-shaded area represents when the light clock

relays will be off.

(Clocks Screen) Spare Clock Tab

To access the Clocks "Spare Clock" Screen, press the Tab Key under "Spare".

The Spare Clocks have 8 on and off events and can not be curved. A maximum of 8

Spare Clocks can be used. To scroll from one Spare Clock to another use the Index

Keys . Each Spare Clock can be given a specific name to identify the clock

with a particular use. The Spare Clock(s) name is entered in the Setup-

General:Outputs screen (Screen 13-Outputs tab).

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Figure 26. Clocks Screen: Feed Clock Curve Tab

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Figure 27. Clocks Screen: Spare Clock Tab

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Screen 6: History-Production

The History-Production screen consists of the Water Meter (Water Tab) History,

Feed Scale (Feed Tab) History, Mortality (Mortality Tab) History, Auxiliary Digital

Inputs (Dig. In. Tab) History and the Reset History-Production screens.

(History-Production Screen) Water Meter History Tab

To access the History "Water Meter History" Screen, press the Tab Key under

"Water". This screen displays the usage of every Water Meter connected to the

drinker lines for the last 13 days plus today. Only 1 meter is displayed at a time. To

scroll to another Water Meter, use the Index Keys . Each Water Meter can

have its own name to specify what water line it is connected (Brood Meter, Grow out

Meter, etc.). For Water Meters that are NOT connected to the drinker lines see the

Auxiliary Digital Inputs History screen.

The total column displays the total of all Water Meters connected to drinker lines in

the house for last 13 days plus today.

(History-Production Screen) Feed Scale History Tab

To access the History-Production "Feed Scale History" Screen, press the Tab Key

under "Feed".

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Figure 28. History-Production Screen: Water Meter History Tab

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Figure 29. History-Production: Feed Scale History Tab

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The Feed Scale History Screen displays the usage of every feed scale connected to

the fill system(s) for the last 13 days plus today. Only 1 scale is displayed at a time.

To scroll to another feed scale, use the Index Keys . Each feed scale can have

its own name to specify to what fill system it is connected (Brood Scale, Grow out

Scale, etc.).

The total column displays the total of all feed scales connected to the fill system(s)

in the house for last 13 days plus today.

(History-Production Screen) Mortality History Tab

To access the History-Production "Mortality History" Screen, push the Tab Key

under "Mortality". The Mortality History Screen will show the number of dead,

culled and total mortality for the last 99 days plus today. If female and male animals

are being entered separately, then the total female and male mortality will be shown

in the screen for the last 99 days plus today.

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Figure 30. History-Production: Mortality History Tab

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(History-Production Screen) Auxiliary Digital Inputs History Tab

To access the History-Production "Auxiliary Digital Inputs screen", press the Tab

Key under "Dig. inp". This Screen will show the readings for all auxiliary digital

inputs for the last 13 days plus today. An auxiliary digital input can consist of Water

Meters not connected to the drinker lines (for example cool pad meter), pulsed

Output gas meters, pulsed Output electric meters, etc. Each auxiliary digital input can

have its own name to identify what kind of device is connected to the Input (Coolpad

Meter, Gas meter, etc.). The name(s) of the auxiliary digital inputs are entered in the

Setup-General: Digital Inputs Screen (Screen 13-Digital Inputs Tab). Only 1

auxiliary digital input is displayed at a time. To scroll to another Input, use the Index

Keys .

(History-Production Screen) Reset History Tab

To access the History-Production "Reset History" Screen, press the Tab Key under

"History". The Reset History-Production Screen is where the user can tell the Control

to erase all of the current production history data stored. Answer "Yes" or "No" to

"Are you sure to reset the history".

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Figure 31. History-Production Screen: Auxiliary Digital Inputs History Tab

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YES

Figure 32. History-Production Screen: Reset History Tab

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Screen 7: History-Environment

The History-Environment Screen consists of the Mode Temperature History,

Relative Humidity History (if used), Heat Zone Runtime History, Individual

Temperature Sensor History, and the Reset History-Environment screens.

(History-Environment Screen) Mode Temperature History Tab

To access the History-Environment "Mode Temperature History Tab, press the Tab

Key under "Temp". The Mode Temperature History Screen shows the maximum and

minimum temperatures of the Mode Sensor(s) along with the time of day that the

temperature occurred. Since the mode temperature sensors may be different for

different ventilation modes, it is possible that the maximum temperature occurred on

a different sensor(s) than the minimum temperature. The Mode Temperature History

Screen displays the maximum and minimum mode temperatures for the last 99 days

plus today.

(History) Relative Humidity History Screen

To access the History "Relative Humidity History" Screen, press the Tab Key under

"RH". The Relative Humidity Screen shows the maximum and minimum relative

humidity reading along with the time of day that the reading occurred. The Relative

Humidity Screen displays the maximum and minimum relative humidity for the last

13 days plus today.

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Figure 33. Screen 7: History-Environment

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Figure 34. History Screen: Relative Humidity History Tab Screen

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(History) Heat Zone Runtime History Screen

To access the History "Heat Zone Runtime History" Screen, press the Tab Key under

"Run Time". This screen displays the amount of time each Heat zone has ran for a

particular day. Only one heat zone is displayed in the screen at a time. To scroll to

another heat zone, use the Index Keys . The Individual Heat Zones can be

given a specific name to indicate location in the house or for use with brooders/

heaters with multiple heating levels. The Heat Zones can be named in the Setup-

General: Outputs screen (Screen 13, Outputs Tab). The Heat Zone Runtime History

shows the runtime of the individual heat zones for the last 13 days plus today.

(History) Individual Sensor History Screen

To access the History "Individual Sensor History" Screen, press the Tab Key under

"Sensors". This screen shows the maximum and minimum temperatures of the

individual Sensors along with the time of day that the temperature occurred. This

screen can display the history of all 12 controlling temperature sensors and any

auxiliary temperature sensors that may be connected to the control. Only one

temperature sensor is displayed in the screen at a time. To scroll to another sensor,

use the Index Keys . The Individual Sensor History Screen displays the

maximum and minimum mode temperatures for the last 13 days plus today.

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Figure 35. History Screen: Heat Zone Runtime History Tab

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Figure 36. History Screen: Individual Sensor History Tab

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(History) Reset History-Environment Screen

To access the Reset History "Reset History-Environment Screen", press the Tab Key

under "Reset". This screen is where the user can tell the control to erase all of the

current environment history data stored in the control. Answer "YES or "NO" to "Are

you sure to reset the history".

Screen 8: Alarms

The Alarms Screen consists of the Alarm Overview, Alarm Settings, and Alarm

History Screen. The Indicator Light (LED) next to the number 8 Subject Button

indicates the current status of the Alarm. The Alarm Status’s are as follows...

1. Solid Green- All is normal (No Alarm)

2. Flashing Green- Warning, un-noticed alarm, or temporary off alarm

3. Flashing Red- Active Alarm

(Alarms Screen) Overview Tab

To access the Alarms "Overview screen", press the Tab Key under "Overview". This

Screen is the list of all currently active or recovered, but not noticed alarms. In Figure

38 below, a "Min. Temp Alarm" has occurred and recovered. This alarm message

will remain listed in this screen until it is recovered. To notice the alarm first press

the edit button. Highlight the RECOV field and use the +/- keys to change the status

to NOTICE, then press the Enter key. This should remove the alarm from the list.

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YES

Figure 37. History Screen: Reset History-Environment Tab

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Figure 38. Alarms Screen: Overview Tab

1. Status-This is the current status of the

alarm system. The three possible sta-

tuses are ACTIVE, DISABLED, AND

TEST. The status field is editable.

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(Alarms Screen) Settings Tab)

‘To access the Alarm "Settings" Screen, push one of the Tab Keys under "Settings"

1. Maximum and minimum relative to set temperature alarm settings for every

ventilation mode used.

2. Set what sensors should be monitored for the maximum and minimum tempera-

ture alarms here for every ventilation mode used. The default settings are the

mode temperature sensors for every ventilation mode. If the mode sensors are

changed then the alarm sensors monitored will also change to match the mode

sensors.

3. Maximum spare temp alarm setting.

4. Minimum spare temp alarm setting.

5. High static pressure alarm setting.

6. Low static pressure alarm setting.

7. Max feed run time alarm setting (in minutes).

8. Low water PRESSURE alarm delay setting.

9. Low water FLOW alarm rate setting.

10. Low water FLOW alarm delay time setting.

11. High water FLOW alarm rate setting.

12. High water FLOW alarm delay time setting.

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Figure 39. Alarms Screen: Settings Tab

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(Alarms Screen) Alarm History Tab

To access the Alarms "Alarm History" Screen, push one of the Tab Keys under

"History". This screen shows the time, date, and type of alarm of the most twenty

recent alarms to occur. The screen also shows how long it took for the alarm to

recover and how long it took the user to notice the alarm.

1. The amount of time (hh:mm) it took for the alarm to recover is shown here. 0:00 means that the alarm

was recovered within the first minute.

2. The amount of time that elapsed (hh:mm) from the time the alarm condition occurred, until the alarm

is NOTICED is shown here.

Screen 9: Curve Settings

The curve settings Screen consists of the Set Temperature Curve, Minimum

Ventilation Curve, and Feeder Window Ramp screens.

(Curve Settings Screen) Set Temperature Curve Tab

To access the Curve Settings "Set Temperature" Screen, press one of the Tab Keys

under "Set Temperature". There are several terms that need to be defined in order to

understand the Set Temperature Curve Tab Screen.

1. A “curve” is a listing of up to 10 points in time

(bend points) that defines how you want a

parameter to automatically vary as the animals

grow. You make the Control do that by turning

the curve “on”.

2. Curve Value-This indicates the current

value(s) of the specified curve.

3. The Bend Points (BPs)-are points on the curve

that define the curve. The curve values are

adjusted between the Bend Points. The bend

point values are the exact values at midnight

of the day # of each Bend Point. The curve

takes over when you turn the curve “on” and

the day number is equal to or greater than the

day number assigned to BP #1.

4. Day-The intention is that the day # is age of

the animals. Negative days (down to – 7) are

allowed if it is desired to preheat the house, for

example, prior to the arrival of the animals.

The day # of a BP can also be negative, if desired. Changing the day # in any screen that shows the

day number, will change the day # in all the other screens that show the day #.

The graphs on the right side of Set temperature screen shows the progress of the curve. The dashed line

indicated the current day number of the curve.

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Or Figure 40. Alarms Screen: History Tab

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Figure 41. Curve Settings Screen:

Set Temperature Tab

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(Curve Settings Screen) Minimum Ventilation Curve Tab

To access the Curve Settings "Minimum Ventilation" Screen, press the Tab Key

under "Min. Ventilation". There are several terms that need to be defined in order to

understand the Minimum Ventilation Curve Screen.

(Curve Settings Screen) Feeder Window Curve Tab

To access the Curve Settings "Minimum Ventilation" Screen, press the Tab Key

under "Min. Ventilation".

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Figure 42. Curve Settings Screen:

Minimum Ventilation Curve Tab

1. A “curve” is a listing of up to 10 points in time (bend

points) that defines how you want a parameter to

automatically vary as the animals grow. You make

the Control do that by turning the curve “on”.

2. Curve Value-This indicates the current value(s) of the

specified curve.

3. The Bend Points (BPs)-are points on the curve that

define the curve. The curve values are adjusted

between the Bend Points. The bend point values are

the exact values at midnight of the day # of each

Bend Point. The curve takes over when you turn the

curve “on” and the day number is equal to or greater

than the day number assigned to BP #1.

4. Day-The intention is that the day # is age of the ani-

mals. Negative days (down to – 7) are allowed if it is

desired to preheat the house, for example, prior to the

arrival of the animals. The day # of a BP can also be

negative, if desired. Changing the day # in any screen

that shows the day number, will change the day # in

all the other screens that show the day #.

The graphs on the right side of the Minimum Ventilation

Curve screen shows the progress of the curve. The

dashed line indicated the current day number of the

curve.

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Figure 43. Curve Settings Screen: Feeder Window

Curve Tab

The feeder window curve allows the automatic closing and/or

opening of the Revolution® Feeder flood windows via an

actuator. Relays must be assigned to the FEED WIN OP and

the FEED WIN CL relays in order for this screen to appear.

There are 10 bend points in the curve with each bend point

having a day setting and a feeder window position setting. A

position number of 1 indicates the windows are fully open and

a position of 10 indicates that the windows are fully closed.

The control moves the windows to a new position on the curve

at midnight of the day indicated on the bend point. If either the

open or the close switch is moved into the manual position the

curve will automatically turn off and a pop up window (Figure

44 below) will appear telling the user that the curve is turned

off. The feeder window curve screen will then indicate that the

feeder window is in MANUAL control.

Feeder Window Curve is off

and not controlled anymore

Press any key

Figure 44. Feeder Window Curve is Off

When both the open and closed switches are placed back in the automatic position the control will re

calibrate the feeder windows by closing the window completely and then opening to the Current

Position. While the control is re calibrating the control will show RECALIBRATING in the feeder

window screen.

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Screen 10: Management Screen

The Management Screen consists of the Mortality, Water, Feed, Management, and

Reset Management screens.

(Management Screen) Mortality Tab

To access the Management "Mortality" Screen, press the Tab Key under "mort". The

number of dead and culled animals collected is entered on the Picked Up line. When

agreed is changed to YES the number(s) entered in the picked up line will be added

to the Today and the Accum lines. The %Mort and the Curr (Current) Housed will be

recalculated. The total daily mortality will also appear in the Daily History-

Production screen. If Males and Females are being entered separately, use the index

keys to toggle between the Male, Female and Total Screens. When Male and

Female Mortality is entered separately, the Total Mortality Screen is a summary of

the Male and Female screens and is non-editable. See the Setup-General: House

Equipped for (Screen 13:Equip.For tab) to tell the control to keep track of Male and

Female Mortality separately.

(Management Screen) Water Tab

To access the Management "Water" Screen, press the Tab Key under "water". This

screen will be available if a drinker line Water Meter is connected to the control. This

screen indicates the total water consumed in the house and how much water has been

consumed in a certain period of time (for example, how much water was consumed

in the house in the previous 5 minutes). If house mortality is being entered into the

control, then the total amount of water per 1000 birds (or per animal) will also be

displayed.

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Figure 45. Management Screen: Mortality Tab

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Figure 46. Management Screen: Water Tab

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(Management Screen) Feed Tab

To access the Management "Feed" Screen, press the Tab Key under "feed". This

screen will be available if a feed scale is connected to the control. This screen

indicates the total feed consumed in the house and how much feed has been

consumed in a certain period of time (for example, how much feed was consumed in

the house in the previous 5 minutes). If house mortality is being entered into the

control, then the total amount of feed per 1000 birds (or per animal) will also be

displayed.

If it is desired for the control to keep track of the approximate feed bin inventory of

the house, then an amount of feed must be entered in the Feed Delivered line and

Agreed must be answered YES. This will put the amount of feed delivered into the

Bin Inventory line. As the feed scale sends data to the control, the control will

subtract the appropriate amount of feed from the Bin Inventory line. When feed is

delivered again to the feed bin, enter the amount delivered in the Feed Delivered line

and change the Agreed line to YES. This will add the amount of feed delivered to the

Bin Inventory. The amount of Feed Delivered must be entered for every feed delivery

made to the house.

(Management Screen) Relationships Tab

To access the Management "Management" Screen, press the Tab Key under

"manag". Both a drinker line Water Meter and a Feed Scale must be connected to the

Control in order for the Management Screen to appear.

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Figure 47. Management Screen: Feed Tab

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Figure 48. Management Screen: Relationships Tab

1. Water: Feed relation-This is the amount of

water in gallons (liters) consumed per pound

(kilogram) of feed consumed.

2. Estimated Feed conversion-This is ESTI-

MATED feed conversion of the house. This

requires that and ESTIMATED weight be

entered and that the mortality of the house is

being entered into the control

3. Estimated Weight-The ESTIMATED weight

of the house. Must be entered by the user.

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(Management Screen) Reset Management Tab

To access the Management "Reset" Screen, press the Tab Key under "reset". This

Screen is where the user can tell the Control to erase all of the current management

data stored in the Control. Answer "YES" or "NO" to "Are you sure to reset

management".

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YES

Figure 49. Management Screen: Reset Management Tab

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Screen 11: Static Pressure

Screen 11, (Figure 50) indicates the current static pressure plus provides the fields

that can be edited to set the Static Pressure Control limits and the wind delay. The

open and close Inlet Relays respond as required to keep the static pressure within the

Control limits while in the Power Mode and the open and close Tunnel Curtain

Relays do the same to control the static pressure during the Tunnel Mode. If it is not

desired to control the static pressure during the Tunnel Mode, the high control limit

in the Tunnel Mode must be edited to be .00. Static Pressure Control w/ Tunnel

Curtain during Power Mode-If in the Power Mode, there is inadequate inlet area to

keep the static pressure within the high control limits, the Tunnel Curtain will open

to give additional air inlet area. The Inlets are given continuous open signals as the

Tunnel Curtain takes over the responsibility of controlling the static pressure. The

static pressure has to be above the high Static Pressure Control limit continuously for

one minute with 3 or more Fans running for this to happen. Responsibility for Static

Pressure Control is passed back to the Inlets as soon as there are fewer than 3 Fans

running or the Tunnel Curtain cannot bring the static pressure back into the control

range (while closing) from the low side. The static pressure has to be below the low

Static Pressure Control limit continuously for one minute for this to happen.

Static Pressure Safety limits-When the static pressure stays above 0.20 for a

continuous minute, the Tunnel Curtain (if in Power Mode) and the Inlets (if in Tunnel

Mode) will open until the static pressure reduces below 0.20. Once the problem is

fixed and the static pressure reduces below 0.18, the Control returns to normal

operation. This situation will always result in a High Pressure Alarm.

1. Static Pressure Control limits-

The Static Pressure Control lim-

its are the values of static pres-

sure the Control attempts to

maintain by using the powered

Inlets, the Tunnel Curtain, or

both. A second level of Power

Mode static pressure can be cho-

sen in screen 13. The temperature

at which the second static pres-

sure takes over is entered in

screen 4. The Temperature Sen-

sor(s), (Inside Only), that mea-

sure that temperature is defined

in screen 13.

2. Wind delay-The wind delay is the

amount of time the static pres-

sure has to be continuously out-

side of the Control limits before

the appropriate open or close

Relay will be energized to bring the static pressure back within the control limits. The wind delay is

bypassed if a Fan or Fans turning on or off is what causes the static pressure to move outside the

Static Pressure Control limits.

3. Current Static Pressure-Current Static Pressure is the amount of static pressure currently measured by

the Control.

4. Current SP Limits-The Current SP Limits are the current high and low limit settings the Control is

using to control the inlets or tunnel curtain.

5. Fixed Inlet Anticipation-Fixed Inlet Anticipation is the amount of time the inlets will open prior to the

fans assigned to the Minimum Ventilation timer turn on. Fixed inlet anticipation must be set to YES

in the Setup-Control screen (Screen 14- Input tab).

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Figure 50. Screen 11: Static Pressure Screen

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Screen 12: Programs

The Programs Screen consists of the Available Programs, Activate Program Settings,

Delete Program Settings, Save Program Settings, Yesterday's Settings, and the Setup

Key Screens. This is a very powerful screen that allows the user to store up to 6

complete setups of the Control that can be re-activated at any time. This screen is also

where control settings can be downloaded to or uploaded from the setup key.

(Programs Screen) Available Program Settings Tab

The Programs "Available Program Settings" Screen shows the name and program

number of the current active program. The screen also shows the list of all available

program numbers and names. There are no editable fields in this screen.

(Programs Screen) Activate Program Settings Tab

To access the Programs "Activate Programs" Screen, press the Tab Key under

"Settings". In this screen a program can be selected and activated to be the current

program. To activate a new program, highlight the program listed in the Select

Program line and scroll until the desired program is in the display. Press the Enter

key, then answer "YES" or "NO" to "Do you want to activate the selected program".

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AVAILABLE PROGRAM SETTINGS

-----------------------------------------

Current Pogram 1. BROOD

Available Programs

-----------------------------------------

1. BROOD 2. WINTER

3. GROW

5. FALL 6. TEST

8. SUMMER

Figure 51. Programs Screen: Available Program Settings Tab

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ACTIVATE SELECTED PROGRAM

--------------------------------------------

All present settings will be overwritten !

Select Program 2. GROW

Do you want to activate the selected program ?

YES

Figure 52. Programs Screen: Activate Program Settings Tab

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(Programs Screen) Delete Program Settings Tab

In this screen a program can be selected and deleted. To delete a program, highlight

the program listed in the Select Program line and scroll until the desired program is

in the display. Press the Enter key, then answer "YES" or "NO" to "Do you want to

delete the selected program".

(Programs Screen) Save Program Settings Tab

This is the screen where the current settings of the Control can be saved as a program.

To save the current settings, first enter the program number to be saved in the

Program Number line. Then enter a program name using the alpha-numeric keys in

the Program Name line. Once all information is correct, answer "YES" or NO" to "Do

you want to save all settings to the selected program".

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DELETE SELECTED PROGRAM

--------------- -----------------------------

The selected program will be deleted !

Select Program 2. GROW

Do you want to delete the selected program?

OK CANCEL

YES

Figure 53. Programs Screen: Delete Program Settings Tab

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SAVE SELECTED PROGRAM

-------------------------------------- ------

All present settings will be stored in

the selected program !

Program Number 2

Program Name GROW

Do you want to save all settings to

the selected program?

OK CANCEL

YES

Figure 54. Programs Screen: Save Program Settings Tab

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(Programs Screen) Yesterday’s Settings Tab

Everyday at midnight, the settings of the Control is saved which can be activated

anytime during the following. This can be helpful if a mistake in setup is made and

it is desired to undo the changes. To go back to yesterday's settings, press the tab key

below the word OK. If it is not desired to go back to yesterday's settings, press the

tab key below the word CANCEl.

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YESTERDAY’S SET TINGS

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All present settings will be overwritten !

Do you want to go back to

Yesterday’s settings?

YES

Figure 55. Programs Screen: Yesterday’s Settings Tab

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(Programs Screen) Setup Tab

This screen is only available if a Setup Key is inserted in the plug located on the front

of the Control (See Figure 56 below). The Setup Key should be inserted so that the

tab on the bottom of the Key lines up with the notch on the Control.

1. Transfer FROM Control TO Setup

Key-If it is desired to transfer all of the

Controls settings to the setup key,

change the NO to YES. The following

screen will appear (Figure 57). To

transfer the settings from the Control to

the Setup Key, press the Tab Key below

the word OK. If it is not desired to

transfer the settings from the Control to

the Setup Key, press the Tab Key below

"CANCEL" to return to the previous

screen.

2. Transfer From Setup Key to Control-If

if is desired to transfer the settings currently

stored on the Setup Key to the Control then

change the NO to YES. The Screen at the

right will appear (Figure 58). To transfer the

settings from the Setup Key to the Control

press the Tab Key below "OK". If it is not

desired to transfer the settings from the Setup

Key to the Control press the Tab Key below

"CANCEL" to return to the previous screen.

3. Current Control-The current software level

operating on the Control

4. Content setup key-The software level of the

contents stored on the Setup Key. The soft-

ware level stored on the Setup Key must

match the current Control software level in

order to transfer settings from the Setup Key

to the Control.

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THE SETUP KEY

Transfer FROM control TO setup key NO

Tr ansfer FROM setup key TO control NO

Current control: CT2 A1.0

Con tent setup key: CT2 A1.0

Figure 56. Programs Screen: Setup Tab

Setup Key

Figure 57. Trans. From Control to Setup Key

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TRANSFER SETTINGS

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All settings in the setup key

will be overwritten !

Do you want to overwrite

the setup key settings?

OK CANCEL

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TRANSFER SETTINGS

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All settings in the control

will be overwritten !

Do you want to overwrite

The control settings?

OK CANCEL

Figure 58. Transfer from Setup Key to Control

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Setup Screens (Screens 13 & 14) and Initial Setup

The setup screens (Screens 13 and 14) is where the Control is told what it is

controlling. The Control is told which relays to control based on which sensors (if the

Output is controlled by temperature). The Control is also told which ventilation

mode(s) the Output relays are allowed to operate. Many of the settings that are

entered into these screens determine what will appear in several other screens.

Once the Control has been properly installed and all Outputs have been tested

manually, the Control is now ready to be set up. The following sections should be

used only as a guide to setting up the Control. These sections will provide a general

overview and procedure for programming and setting up the Control.

Before beginning to set up the Control, make sure that all of the toggle switches in

the relay box (es) have been placed in the manual "off" position. This will insure that

no Outputs will accidentally turn on during setup. Also make sure that the Output

stickers have been placed over the correct toggle switch and that the Input assignment

decal has been filled in properly. This will aid in programming the Control.

When first powering up and setting up the Control, the light next to the alarms button

(button #8) may flash red or green. Ignore this flashing light until the Control is fully

set up.

Screen 13: Setup-General

(Setup-General Screen) General Tab

Go to the Setup-General "General Screen" (Screen 13), by pushing Subject button 13.

1. Control number- Enter the Control's Control

number here. The Control number should

match the house number. This is especially

important if C-Central is being used.

2. Temperature unit- Select which temperature

unit (Fahrenheit or Celsius) the Control will

display the temperature sensor readings.

3. Units of measurement- Select which unit of

measurement (non-metric or metric) the

Control will use for measurements such as

water, feed and curtain measurements.

4. Clock Type-Select which clock type (12H or

24H) the Control will use to display the time

of day and to use in the Clocks (Screen 5)

screen.

5. Time of Day-Enter the current time of day.

6. Number of relays- Select the number of Out-

put relays (32-80 in multiples of 8) that are

currently connected to the Control.

7. Date-Enter the current Date

8. Change access code- The Control comes set from the factory with no access code required to make

changes. If an access code is desired first change the "NO" to a "YES" at the change access code line.

The Control will then ask for the old password. From the factory the old password is 1111. This is

entered by pushing the number 1 on the numeric keypad 4 times and pressing enter. Next enter a new

access code by using the numeric keypad and press enter. The Control will then ask for confirmation

of the new access code. Once an access code has been entered, the Control will ask for that code any

time the control has set idle (no buttons pressed) for more than 5 minutes, and the edit button is

pushed. If an access code is no longer desired, change the access code back to the factory setting of

1111, and no code will be required to make changes.

9. Application version and Serial number- The current application code version and the current serial

number of the Control.

Special Note:

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Figure 59. Setup-General Screen: General Tab

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(Setup-General Screen) House Equipped For Tab

To access the Setup-General House Equipped For Screen, press the Tab Key under

"Equip. For". This screen is where the Control is told what type of ventilation is being

done in the house and what equipment is attached to the house. The information

entered in this screen will affect what is displayed in other screens.

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Figure 60. Setup-General Screen: House Equipped for Tab

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(Setup-General Screen) Analog Inputs Tab

To access the Setup-General Analog Inputs Screen, press the Tab Key under "Analog

In". In this screen the Control is told what analog Inputs (temperature sensors,

relative humidity sensor, and potentiometers) are connected to the Control and where

those Inputs are connected to the Control. The static pressure sensor and sensors 1-3

come from the factory pre-assigned to the IO Board Analog Inputs 1-4. All other

Inputs that are connected to the Control must be assigned. It is highly recommended

that the Input decal Located inside the main box of the Control be completed before

entering information in this screen.

1. Description- The description is the name of the input. When a sensor is assigned

to a board and an input on that board, then the next sensor number will appear in

the list. For example, when sensor 4 is assigned to the IO board Analog Input

#5, then sensor 5 will appear in the list as the next available sensor. If it is

desired to skip a sensor and move to the next sensor in the list, enter NA (not

assigned) on the sensor that needs to be skipped and the next sensor will appear

in the list.

2. Board- This is the number of the board where the sensor is connected. Board

number 0 is the IO Board. If the sensor is connected to an additional analog

input board, then the board number matches the address of the add on board (see

the installation section of this manual).

3. Input- This is the input number that the sensor is connected to on the board. For

the IO Board the input number will be 1 thru 12. If the sensor is connected to an

additional analog input board then the input number will be 1-4.

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Figure 61. Setup-General: Analog In Tab

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(Setup-General Screen) Digital Inputs Tab

Too access the Setup-General "Digital Inputs" Screen, press the Tab Key under

"Digital In". This screen is very similar to the Analog Inputs screen. In this screen the

Control is told what digital inputs (Water Meters, Feed Scales, Airspeed Sensor, Low

Water Pressure Switch, Flush Feed Back, Auger Run Time Alarm, etc.) are

connected to the Control and where those digital inputs are connected to the Control.

All digital or pulsed inputs that are connected to the Control must be assigned a board

number and an Input number. It is highly recommended that the Input Decal located

inside the main box of the Control be completed before entering information in this

screen.

1. Water Meter-All drinker water meters that are

connected to the Control needs the input it is

connected to assigned here. A drinker Water

meter is a water meter that is monitoring the

water being used by drinker water lines or the

entire house (1 meter for both drinker lines and

cool pads). If a water meter is assigned an input

here, its daily usage will be added to the total

amount of consumed water in the management

screen. When a water meter or other digital

input is assigned to a board and an input on that

board, then the next water meter or digital input

number will appear in the list. For example,

when meter #1is assigned to the I/O board digi-

tal input #1, then meter #2 will appear in the list

as the next available water meter. If it is desired

to skip a meter or other digital input and move

to the next digital input in the list, enter NA (not

assigned) on the input that needs to be skipped

and the next sensor will appear in the list.

2. Feed Scale- All feed scales that are connected to

the Control needs the input it is connected to

assigned here. All feed scales that are assigned

inputs here will have their daily usage added to

the total amount of feed consumed in the man-

agement screen.

3. Auxiliary Digital Inputs-The auxiliary digital

inputs section can used to hook up many differ-

ent types of digital input. Types of auxiliary

Inputs include non-drinker water meters (water

meters attached to evaporative cool pads, etc.),

pulsed output electric meters, pulsed output gas

meters, etc. Each inputs usage will be monitored

separately and will not be added to any total usage.

4. Other Digital Inputs-If an airspeed sensor, low water pressure switch, PDS flush feedback, or maxi-

mum feed run time alarm is connected to the Control, enter the proper input location here.

5. Board- This is the number of the board where the water meter or other digital input device is con-

nected. Board number 0 is the I/O Board. If the sensor is connected to an additional digital input

board, then the board number matches the address of the add on board (see the installation section of

this manual).

6. Input- This is Input number that the water meter or other digital input device is connected to on the

board. For the I/O Board the input number will be 1 thru 8. If the sensor is connected to an additional

analog input board then the input number will be 1-4.

7. Gal/pls, Lbs/pls, units/pls-The number of gallons, pounds, etc. each pulse of the water meter, feed

scale, etc. represents.

8. Name- A name can be entered for the Water meter, feed scale, and auxiliary digital inputs using the

alphanumeric keypad. The name entered here will appear in the Auxiliary Data and History screens.

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Figure 62. Setup-General Screen: Analog In Tab

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(Setup-General Screen) Outputs Tab

To access the Setup-General "Outputs Screen", press the Tab Key under "Outputs".

Every desired output needs to have a relay assigned to it, a mode of operation (Power,

Natural, Tunnel, or combinations of the three) and temperature sensor(s) assigned to

it. For the Cool, Exhaust Fan, Stir Fan, Tunnel Fan and Heat Zone only one output

will appear in the list at initial setup. As an output is assigned to a relay, the next

output number in list will appear. For example, Tunnel Fan 1 is wired to relay #5,

operating in both power and tunnel modes and is being controlled by the average

temperature of sensors 1,2, and 3. Scroll through the output names to the Tun Fan

output section. Tun Fan 1 will be the only tunnel fan output visible. Under the relay

column enter relay #5, under the Mode column edit the line to read P T, and the

Sensor Column enter sensors 1, 2, and 3. The Tun Fan 2 output should now appear.

Continue assigning relays until all desired outputs have had a relay assigned to them.

Verify the relay assignments with the Output Stickers on the Manual Toggle

Switches.

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Figure 63. Setup-General Screen: Outputs Tab

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(Setup-General Screen) Sensors Tab

To access the Setup-General "Sensors" Screen, press the Tab Key under "Sensors".

The Sensor Selection screen is where the power, natural (if used), and tunnel (if used)

Mode Sensors are assigned. If Natural ventilation is used, the Temperature Sensors

that control the Main Curtains and Tunnel Curtain in Natural mode are assigned here.

Screen 14: Setup-Control

(Setup-Control Screen) Input Tab

Once all information has been entered in screen 13, Open screen 14 and press the Tab

Key under "Input". In this screen, the user chooses what static pressure options to use.

Answer YES for every option that is desired. For details on the functionality of the

different static pressure options see the Screen 11 "Static Pressure" section of this

manual.

1. Low Static Pressure Alarm: Here it is possible to disable the low static pressure

alarms in the Power mode, the Tunnel mode, or both. Answer YES for every

mode that the low static pressure needs to be disabled.

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Figure 64. Setup-General Screen: Sensors Tab

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Figure 65. Setup-Control Screen: Input Tab

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Setup-Control Screen Outputs Ventilation Control Tab

To access the Setup-Control "Outputs Ventilation Control Screen, press the Tab Key

under "Outp. Vent".

1. Minimum number of tunnel fans on-Enter the minimum number of fans to be

running in Tunnel mode here. For further information see the Control Operation

Overview section of this manual.

2. Cool Outputs-If there are relays assigned to cool output(s), and a relative

humidity sensor is connected to the Control, the Control can block the cool out-

put from turning on if the relative humidity sensor reading is higher than entered

value. The user can also specify a specific time of day in which the cool outputs

are allowed to operate. A setting of 12:00a to 12:00a means that the cool outputs

are allowed to operated 24 hours per day.

3. Cool Pad Settings-If the optional cool pad function is used, the parameters and

settings for the cool pad function are entered here. For additional information on

the cool pad settings please see the Control Operation Overview section of this

manual.

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Figure 66. Setup-Control Screen: Outputs Vent. Control Tab

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(Setup-Control Screen) Curtain Tab

To access the Setup-Control "Curtain Tab", press the Tab Key below "Curtain".

1. Desired 1st movement- The amount (in inches or centimeters) the main cur-

tain(s) should open when the Control enters the Natural mode from the Power

mode.

2. Desired full movement- The desired full movement of the main curtain(s) while

in Natural mode. This value can not be larger than the Mechanical full open

limit which is entered in the Setup-Control: Calibration screen (Screen 14, Cali-

bration tab).

3. Time between curtain movements- The amount of time (in minutes and sec-

onds) the Control will wait after moving the main curtain(s) before checking to

see if another curtain movement is needed (Natural mode only).

4. Rate of curtain movement- The amount the Control will open or close the main

curtain(s) for every degree that the sensor is away from the average of the "Main

Curtain Range." For additional information please see the Control Operation

Overview section of this manual.

5. Tunnel speed- The speed of the tunnel curtain.

6. Full movement- The movement of the tunnel curtain.

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Figure 67. Setup-Control Screen: CurtainTab

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(Setup-Control Screen) Other Tab

To access the Setup-Control "Curtain Tab", press the Tab Key below "Curtain".

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Figure 68. Setup-Control Screen: Other Tab

1. Sunrise time (min)- The amount of time (in min-

utes) that the control will bring the light dimmer

from the minimum light percentage to the maxi-

mum light percentage when the light clock reaches

an ON AT time.

2. Sunset time (min)- The amount of time (in min-

utes) that the control will bring the light dimmer

from the maximum light percentage to the mini-

mum light percentage when the light clock reaches

an OFF AT time.

3. Feed Clock uses- The Feed Clock can be set up to

have an OFF AT format (curve available) or a

Runtime format (no curve available). The Runtime

format allows a maximum of 24 events and runt-

imes can be less than 1 minute.

4. Disable Feed Clock at alarm- If the Maximum Feed

Runtime alarm is used, the relays assigned to the

Feed Clock can be turn off if an alarm is given if

this is set to YES.

5. Disable with light clock Off time- If the Low Water

Flow alarm is used, the alarm can be disabled at

every light clock OFF AT time.

6. Disable alarm from -:-- to -:-- - This line is only

visible if #5 is answered no. If the light clock is not

being used, a specific time of day can be entered to

disable the Low Water Flow alarm.

7. Total feed travel time- If the Revolution feeder

windows actuator is being operated by the control,

then the total amount of time the actuator needs to

move the windows from full open to full closed is

entered here.

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(Setup-Control Screen) Calibrate Analog Inputs Tab

To access the Setup-Control "Calibrate Analog Inputs Tab", press the Tab Key below "Calibrate". This

screen allows the user to assign backup temperature sensors and to re-calibrate Inputs if necessary. It is

strongly recommended that every sensor have a backup assigned to it. This backup sensor will take over

operation if the primary sensor fails. It is recommended that the backup sensor be in the same general area

as the primary sensor. As a default, every sensor is backed up by the next sensor below it. For example,

sensor 6 is backed up by sensor 5.

The re-calibration section of this screen should not need to be used at initial installation and start-up of

the Control unless natural ventilation is used. If natural ventilation is being used then the potentiometers

will need to be calibrated at this time. If it is felt that one of the Inputs needs to be re-calibrated perform

the following steps…

Relative Humidity Sensor

To re calibrate the Relative Humidity Sensor first obtain a sling psychrometer or other humidity-

measuring device. Operate the psychrometer in the same area that the Relative Humidity Sensor is

installed. Take the reading on the psychrometer and compare it to the reading on the Setup-Control

"Calibration" Screen (Figure 69, above). If the readings do not match, then change the reading under the

Humidity column, (Item 6), to match the reading of the psychrometer. The correction column, (Item 7),

is to be used for service information and for returning to factory settings only.

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Figure 69. Setup-Control Screen:

Calibrate Tab

Temperature Sensors

To re-calibrate the Temperature Sensors, first obtain a

digital thermometer that has a readout of at least .1°. Do not

use a temperature gun. A temperature gun takes object

temperatures, not air temperatures. Place the digital

thermometer next to the Temperature Sensor that is being

re-calibrated. Take the reading from the digital thermometer

and enter that number under the temperature column, (Item 1

Figure 69), of the Sensor being calibrated. The Correction

column, (Item 2), is used only for service information and to

return the Control to the factory settings. The settings should

be reset to factory whenever a re-calibrated Temperature

Sensor is replaced. To return to factory settings change the

number under the correction column by one digit.This will

cause the correction to automatically zero out and return to

factory setting.

Static Pressure Sensor

To re-calibrate the Static Pressure Sensor first obtain a

manometer or other static pressure measuring device. Then

disconnect both hoses from the Static Pressure Sensor.

Go to the static pressure portion of the screen and look

at the Pressure reading on the Zero Level line (Item 3).

If the reading is not zero then change the zero level

pressure to read zero. The zero level has now been calibrated.

To calibrate the high level, first make sure that the Manometer

has been installed in the house and reconnect the hoses to the

Static Pressure Sensor. Open the Inlets slightly and turn on

enough Fans to create a static pressure of at least 0.15 inches

of w.c. at the Manometer. Compare the Manometer reading to

the reading on the High Level line on the Control (Item 4). If

the readings do not match, edit the pressure reading on the

High Level line to match the reading of the Manometer. As

with the Temperature Sensors, the Correction column, (Item

5), of the static pressure calibration is used for service, and to

return the Control to factory settings only. This completes the

re-calibration of the static pressure Sensor.

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Potentiometer Calibration (Natural Ventilation Only)

This procedure involves using the manual toggle switches for the Main Curtains open

and close Outputs. Always place the open or close switch in its manual “on” position

by itself. Never place both the open and close switches in the manual “on” position

at the same time. This will cause the Curtain Machine to try to open and close at the

same time and could cause motor or Relay failure.

To calibrate Potentiometer 1, go to the "Main 1 Curtain Calibration" portion of the

calibration screen (Figure 70, below).

1. Begin by measuring how long it takes the

Main 1 Curtain to move 18 inches. Enter

this amount time at the "Main 1 speed"

line.

2. Measure the total travel distance of the

Curtain from the closed limit switch to

the open limit switch. Enter the number

of inches at the "Mechanical full open

limit" line. Return open Toggle Switch to

the "off" position.

Turn the close toggle switch to manual “on”

position and run the Curtain completely

closed. When the Curtain is completely

closed turn the toggle switch to the manual

“off” position.

3. Enter the Current pot 1 readout value with

Curtain completely closed at the “Pot 1

readout at close limit” line.

Turn the open toggle switch to manual “on”

position and run the Curtain completely

open. When the Curtain is completely open

turn the toggle switch to the manual “off”

position.

4. Enter the Current pot 1 readout value with

the Curtain completely open at the “Pot 1

readout at mech. open limit” line.

Repeat the procedure above if Main 2 Curtain

is used.

Caution!

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Figure 70. Setup-Control Screen:

Calibrate Tab, Potentiometer Calibration

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Standard Mode Functionality

Power Mode

All curtain(s) are given a continuous close signal. Inlets are controlled by static

pressure (if used). All outputs that are allowed to operate in Power Mode turn on

and off per screen 4 trying satisfy their sensors assigned in Screen 13.

Natural Mode

Main Curtain Range- The Main curtain range is defined in the Outputs and

Temperature screen (Screen 4) and has a default setting of + or - 1.5 degrees F of

the set temperature. Once the Control has made the full transition from Power to

Natural mode (or Tunnel to Natural), each main curtain's control sensor will

either open or close the main curtain(s) to try to keep the sensor's temperature

within the Main curtain range. If the curtain's control sensor temperature goes

above the range then the curtain will open. If the curtain's control sensor

temperature goes below the range then the curtain will close. The amount the

curtain moves is based upon how far the curtain's control sensor(s) is from the

AVERAGE of the Main curtain range. If the curtain's control sensor(s) goes

more than 8 degrees F ABOVE the AVERAGE of the Main curtain range, the

curtains will be given a continuous open signal until the temperature returns to

within the Main curtain range. If the curtain's control sensor(s) goes more than 8

degrees F BELOW the AVERAGE of the Main curtain range the curtains will be

given a continuous close signal until the temperature returns to within the Main

curtain range or until the Control returns to Power Mode. The control returns to

power mode when the main curtain(s) reach the first opening position (see

Natural to Power Mode transition).

Time Between Curtain Movements

The Time between curtain movements is the amount of time the control will

wait after an opening or closing of the main curtain(s) before checking the

temperature again and doing another open or close movement. The default

time between curtain movements is 2 minutes. The amount time between

curtain movements can be set between 1 minute and 5 minutes. The time

between curtain movements is set in Screen 14, Curtains tab.

Rate of Curtain Movement

The Rate of Curtain Movement is the amount the control will either open or

close the curtain(s) during a curtain movement. The actual amount of curtain

movement is calculated by taking the Rate of curtain movement and

multiplying by the number of degrees the curtains control sensor is from the

AVERAGE of the Main Curtain Range. For example, if the Rate of curtain

movement is 1.2 inches per degree F, the AVERAGE of the Main Curtain

Range is 74.0 degrees F and the curtains control sensor is reading 76.0

degrees F then the control will open the curtain 2.4 inches (1.2 x [76-74]).

The default Rate of Curtain Movement is 1.2 inches per degree F and can be

set between 1 in and 4 inches per degree F. The rate of curtain movement is

set in Screen 14, curtains tab.

All Outputs that are allowed to operate in Natural Mode turn on and off per

the Outputs and Temperatures screen (Screen 4) trying to satisfy their

sensors assigned in the Setup-General screen.

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Tunnel Mode

The Main curtains, if used, are given continuous close signals. The tunnel

curtain is either given a continuous open signal, or is adjusted to control static

pressure. The outputs that are allowed to operate in Tunnel Mode turn on and off

per screen 4 trying to satisfy their temperature sensors assigned in screen 13.

Mode Transitions

There are six possible mode transitions:

1.Power to Natural

2.Power to Tunnel

3.Natural to Power

4.Natural to Tunnel

5.Tunnel to Natural

6.Tunnel to Power

The sequences of events that happen for each transition are very different and deal

with the various considerations that must be dealt with in order to safely get from one

mode to another.

Power to Natural

In the Power mode, the main and tunnel curtains are given a continuous close

signal. When the Power mode sensor(s) reach the Natural Allowed temperature

in Screen 4, the main and tunnel curtains will open for the amount of time

required for the first opening movement defined in Screen 14, curtains tab. The

control calculates this amount of time based on the speed specified in Screen 14,

curtains tab for each curtain (Main 1, Main 2, and Tunnel).

If the temperature drops 0.6 degrees F, within the first two minutes after the

curtain(s) reach the desired first opening, the control will immediately close all

the curtains and return to Power mode. This is known as the "fast temperature

drop test". If the temperature does not drop this fast, the control will proceed

with normal natural operation (see previous section).

Natural to Power

The natural to power transition occurs when the Main Curtain returns to it’s “first

opening” position, while going closed. If there are two Main Curtains, (Main1

and Main2), the transition occurs as soon as both Curtains are at or past their first

opening positions in the process of going closed. The temperature must be below

the Main Curtain Range for the curtain(s) to move in the close direction, but

temperature by itself does not cause the transition from Natural to Power Mode.

The Fans that are called for to be on in the Power Mode are delayed from coming

on until the Main Curtain(s) have enough time to get closed. The Tunnel Curtain

is given a continuous close signal during the entire Natural to Power transition.

Heat zone outputs are disabled for an additional 2 minutes to minimize fuel waste

while the temperatures stabilize after the transition is over.

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Natural to Tunnel

The Natural to Tunnel transition occurs when the Natural Mode Sensor reaches

the temperature in screen 3 for Tunnel to be “on”. The Main Curtain(s) are given

a continuous close signal as the Tunnel Curtain is given an open signal that lasts

enough time to reach the half open position if the Tunnel Curtain is set up to

control static pressure, or else continuously open if the Tunnel Curtain is not set

up to control static pressure. While the Main Curtains are going closed and they

reach the desired first opening position , the Tunnel Fans turn on that are called

for to be on. The Main Curtains are given a continuous close signal as the Control

continues in the Tunnel Mode.

Tunnel to Natural

The Tunnel to Natural transition occurs when the Tunnel Mode Sensor drops to

the temperature in screen 3 for tunnel to be “off”. The Tunnel Fans that are

running turn off and the Main Curtains are given continuous open signals for the

amount of time required to completely open the Main Curtains. At that point, the

Control proceeds with the normal Natural Mode operation, opening and closing

the Main and Tunnel Curtains depending on how far each Curtain’s assigned

Sensor(s) are from the Main Curtain Range.

Tunnel to Power

The Tunnel to Power Mode transition occurs when the Tunnel Mode Sensor

drops to the temperature in screen 3 for Tunnel to be “off” and Natural Mode is

either “not allowed” in screen 3 or not even a part of the installation in screen 12.

The Fans that are called for to be on due to being in the Power Mode turn on

immediately as the Fans that have been on because of Tunnel Mode turn off.

Similar to the Power to Tunnel transition, several or even all of the Fans that were

on in Tunnel, just prior to the transition, may stay on after the full transition to

Power depending on the way the Control is set up. The Side-wall Air Inlets are

given a full open signal during the transition. The Sidewall Inlets begin to control

static pressure once the transition is completed.

Minimum # of Tunnel Fans On

In screen 12 the “Minimum number of Tunnel Fans on” is set up. This puts a limit

on the temperature rise from one end of the house to the other while in Tunnel

Mode. As the animals grow this "Minimum number of Fans" value should

normally be increased. This parameter has no effect on how many Fans are on in

the Power Mode just prior to the transition to Tunnel. The temperature settings

set up in screen 3 determine the number of Fans that operate while still in the

Power Mode before making the transition from Power to Tunnel.

The actual “TUN FAN” outputs that make up this min. group of Fans are those

"Tun Fans" that have the lowest temp. settings in screen 3. If more than one

“TUN FAN” output is set at the same temperature in screen 3, the Control will

arbitrarily pick enough of those TUN FANS to add up to the minimum #

specified in screen 12.

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Cool Pad Function

The COOL PAD output is very different from a COOL output. It is not intended

that the COOL PAD output and the COOL output would be used together, but it

is possible. Both outputs are there to give the user the choice on which type of

output to use. The COOL PAD's relay operation is designed to begin the cooling

caused by the cooling pad by first adding 5 seconds of water to the pad every 5

minutes. If the temperature is still with the "Cool Pad Range" after 4 doses of 5

seconds of water, the amount of water added to the pad every 5 minutes remains

the same. If the temperature is above or below the temperature limits of the "Cool

Pad Range", the amount of water "on" time each 5 minutes is increased or

decreased 5 seconds. With the default settings the temperature is only checked

every 20 minutes. If it is desired for the temperature to be checked more often if

a sudden large temperature change occurs, then values should be entered in the

"Extra aggressive if" lines (Items 5 and 6, Figure 71). For example, The Control

is set to be extra aggressive if 3.0 degrees above the upper limit of the COOL

PAD range. Whenever the temperature is more than 3.0 degrees above the upper

limit of the COOL PAD range the Control will begin checking the temperature

every 5 minutes (every repetition rate) instead of every 20 minutes (every 4

repetition rates) until the temperature returns to less than 3.0 degrees above the

COOL PAD range. The default extra aggressive settings are 3 degrees.

On a very hot day it would be possible for the water to be running continuously

and the temperature to be in the "Cool Pad Range". A more moderate day might

result in the water running a very small amount of time in order to keep the

temperature within the "Cool Pad Range". Similarly, on a low humidity day the

amount of water required to keep the temperature within the "Cool Pad Range"

would be less than for a high humidity day. The Control will adjust the water as

required to keep the temperature in the "Cool Pad Range". If it is desired to not

allow the water to run continuously, then the Max water allowed (Item 7, Figure

71) value should be changed so that it is less than the repetition rate value.

Figure 71. Cool Pad Function

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Cool Pad Function Continued.....

The parameters that determine exactly how the COOL PAD function reacts are

programmed in the Setup-Control, Ventilation Outputs screen (Screen 14,

Outputs Vent tab). Chore-Time strongly recommends that the factory default

settings be used, unless poor control of temperature during pad operation is

noticed. Chore-Time also recommends that CTB service personnel is contacted

before changing the settings.

Measure the number of seconds it takes for water to start coming out of the holes

in the pad system's top distribution pipe after turning on the COOL PAD manual

toggle switch. This should be entered as the "Water pre-fill time" (Item 1, Figure

72) and is likely to be different for the different system manufacturers. This

amount of time is added to the water run time each repetition because the top

distribution pipe drains out during the off time of the on-off cycle.

Measure the number of seconds it takes for water to start dripping out the bottom

of a dry pad after the COOL PAD manual toggle switch is turned to the on

position. This amount of time should be entered as the "Time to wet dry pad"

(Item 2, Figure 72). This will be less than the time to make the pad completely

soaked. When the actual water on time reaches this "Time to wet dry pad" value,

the next step is to run the water continuously, assuming that the temperature is

above the Cool Pad Range at the next temperature check point. If water running

on the pad continuously is not desired, then the "Max water allowed" value (Item

7, Figure 72) should be changed so that it is less than the repetition rate time.

Once the temperature decreases back below the Cool Pad Range, the actual water

on time will return to the "Time to wet dry pad" value again. From there the water

on time changes in the normal way, with 5 second changes every 20 minutes,

depending on the temperature check points.

The "Actual water on time", (Item 3, Figure 72) is for information only.

Showing the value makes it possible to create a graph of it's variations if you have

the PC connection (C-Central).

The "Flush cool pad", (Item 4, Figure 72) is a feature that allows you to run the

water continuously at a time of day each day for the duration you specify. This

will guarantee that at least once a day the pad will be flushed to keep it as clean

as possible and help lengthen the pad life. Leaving dashes for the settings

disables this feature. Flushing the pad in the night will have the advantage of

causing very little unwanted temperature drop.

Figure 72. Cool Pad Function (continued)

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Curves

The clocks, Set temperature, Minimum ventilation timer and the Revolution

feeder window can be curved, if desired. This means that the settings for these

parameters can be automatically changed by the Control. The "bend points" (BP)

of the curves are the day numbers (age of birds, for instance) combined with the

desired values of the settings at those day numbers. In the case of the feed and

light clock curves, and the feeder window ramp, the settings stay the same from

one bend point to the next bend point. For the set temperature and minimum

ventilation timer curves, the Control adjusts the settings gradually between the

bend points.

When the curves are turned "on", the Control will refer to the curve values and

automatically adjust the settings to the curve value beginning at midnight of

BP1's day number. Negative day numbers are allowed (Max=-7, Day number 0

does not exist). Day 1 would normally be the day the birds are placed.

Refer also to the glossary of terms for this subject.

Alarms

At the top of the "Alarm Overview" (Screen 8, Alarm Conditions tab) screen, the

current status of the alarm system will be shown. The three possible statuses are

ENABLED, DISABLED, AND TEST. The status field can be changed.

Enabled

If the alarm system is ENABLED and one or more alarms arise, there will be

alarm message(s) at the top of "Alarm Commands" screen. After pressing the

Alarm button the first time, the alarm Relay will be changed to the non alarm

state for one minute and the alarm-screen will be shown. By pressing the

Alarm button a second time the alarm message will change from ALARM to

the status NOTICED. This second button press is the manner that you tell the

Control that you are aware of the alarm condition and, in so doing, NOTICE

the alarm condition. If there is more than one alarm condition, you NOTICE

each additional alarm condition with an additional button press for each

additional alarm condition. If you fail to NOTICE an alarm with the

additional button press(s), the alarm Relay will return to the alarm state one

minute after the initial Alarm button press. If the alarm condition is still

present when you NOTICE the alarm, the word ALARM to the right of the

condition will (for most alarm conditions) change to OFF FOR 24:00. The

time setting is editable. It gives you time to deal with the problem. If you do

not fix the problem, the alarm Relay will once again trigger your alarm

system at the end of the time period. If the alarm condition has

RECOVERED by the time you NOTICE the condition, the alarm message

disappears when you NOTICE it and it is added to the "Alarm History"

screen.

Disabled

It is possible, but not recommended, to DISABLE the alarm system of the

Control. One reason for this could be that the house is empty. The light

beside the the Alarm button will flash slowly to remind you that the alarm

system is disabled, but the alarm Relay will not change to the alarm state.

The alarm history shown at the bottom of the "Alarm History" screen does

list that the alarm system was disabled, when, and for how long.

Test

If the user chooses TEST, the alarm Relay will immediately change to the

alarm state. This allows testing the alarm system that is external to the

Control (telephone dialer, for instance.) NOTICING the ALARM TEST, as

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you would a normal alarm, erases the alarm message and returns the alarm

Relay to the non alarm state. Also, an ALARM TEST notification will be

listed in the alarm history.Any current alarm condition(s) will be shown

below the current system status in the "Alarm Overview" (Screen 8, Alarm

Conditions tab).

Warning

There also is an alarm message status called WARNING. This does not

change the state of the alarm Relay, but alerts you that something isn’t right.

It needs to be NOTICED in the same way as a “hard” alarm in order to turn

off the flashing lights, etc. An example is a failed Sensor.

Alarm History

In the "Alarm History" screen is a listing of the most recent 20 alarms. The

date and time of each alarm is shown. The amount of time elapsed (hh:mm)

from the time the alarm occurs until the alarm is noticed and recovers is also

show.

Alarm Messages

Sensor Failure #

If a Sensor that is assigned (used) for any purpose gets below 0 °F or above

120 °F for 1 minute, a silent alarm (WARNING) will be given. The

temperature of the backup Sensor defined in the "Setup" screen will be used

while the failed Sensor situation exists. If there are multiple, concurrent

Sensor failures such that it is impossible for the Control to determine a

temperature or temperature average that is needed, a loud alarm will be

given (the alarm Relay changes to the alarm state). At the same time, the

Relay(s) using the failed Sensors turn off. If Mode Sensors are involved, the

current mode will not change as long as the alarm condition exists. When an

average of Sensors is involved, all of those Sensors, plus the backup Sensor

for each Sensor used in that average, would have to fail in order to result in

a hard alarm.

Min / Max Rel Sensor #

The Minimum and Maximum Relative Temperature Alarm limits refer to the

set temperature. A +10.0 maximum relative alarm means that one or more of

the Sensors that are a part of the current mode’s Control Sensor get to be

greater than 10 degrees higher than the set temperature. The alarm message

indicates which of the Sensors is outside the limits. Between the parentheses

to the right of the Min and Max Relative Alarm limits are the resulting actual

temperature limits. They are simply the addition or subtraction of the limit to

or from the current set temperature. A "min" and a "max temp alarm" setting

can be entered for all three modes of ventilation.

No Sensor Available

When a temperature sensor and its assigned Backup Sensor fail then a "No

Sensor Available" loud alarm will be given. This alarm will not recover by

itself and must be cleared by the user.

Pressure Alarm Min / Max

The Static Pressure Alarm limits are only considered by the software when

a Fan or Fans is running or would be running if the toggle switch(s) were in

the automatic position.

For the Static Pressure Alarm to occur, the static pressure has to be outside

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of the Alarm Limits for 1 minute of accumulated Fan run time. Any reading

within the alarm limits while a Fan or Fans are running resets the

accumulated run time to zero. For the case where the only Fans running are

cycling with a Timer, it can take more than one cycle of the Timer for the

alarm to happen. This is true when the “on” time of the Timer is less than 1

minute. The “off” time of the Timer does not add to the accumulated “on”

time.

Pressure Failure

If the pressure measurement gets outside of the Static Pressure range of -.05

to 0.40 continuously for 1 minute, regardless of the Fans on/off status, a

static pressure failure alarm will happen. The Inlets will be given continuous

open signals if this occurs.

Low Water Pressure

An optional mechanical water pressure switch can be attached to the left 2

terminals of the D2 input to the I/O board in order to detect a low water

pressure condition. The switch contacts need to be closed when the pressure

is above a safe lower limit. In the "Setup" screen you can program an alarm

delay time in order to screen out transient low water pressure conditions. The

Low Pressure Switch alarm is set at the factory to come on at 5 PSI and goes

back off when the pressure rises above 10 PSI.

Program # Activated

Activating a program in the "Programs" screen does not represent a hazard,

but it is very helpful to evaluate where you have been in terms of the

program(s) used. The alarm history shows activity of program activation.

The alarm light will flash, and when you NOTICE the alarm message, it will

disappear to the alarm history. The Alarm Relay does not change to the alarm

state.

Pot # Not Responding (Natural ventilation only)

This alarm is generated whenever 2 minutes of open or close time does not

result in at least 10 counts of change to the pot readout. Changing direction

resets the 2 minute Timer. This alarm is also generated if there are 10 or

fewer counts to the pot readout during the first opening transition. The 2

minute Timer does not advance and is reset to zero whenever the pot readout

is within 10% of either calibration limit.

Pot # Outside Limits (Natural ventilation only)

This alarm is generated whenever the pot readout is more than 10% past the

calibration limit at either end.

Listed below are additional alarm codes that relate to the internal operation

of the Control. Contact Agile Manufacturing service personnel, if any of

these alarms occur.

Min/Max Spare Sensor Alarm

If the optional Spare Temperature sensor is connected to the Control, then a

Maximum and Minimum temperature alarm can be defined for this sensor.

The alarm temperature setting is an absolute temperature (The actual desired

alarm temperature is entered, as opposed to being relative to set

temperature). The alarm occurs when the spare temperature sensor reaches

the alarm temperature setting and remains at or beyond that temperature for

one minute.

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Low Water Flow Alarm

If a water meter(s) is connected to a digital input of the Control, then the

Control can be set to detect low water flow and activate the alarm relay. If

the water flowing through the water meter(s) falls below the gallons (liters)

per hour set in the Alarm Settings screen (Screen 8 alarms settings tab) for

longer than the amount of delay time set in the Alarm Settings screen, then

the alarm relay will be activated. The alarm recovers when the water flow

returns above the low water flow setting. The low water flow alarm can be

disabled during the light clocks OFF time, or can be set to be inactive during

a particular time of day. This temporary disabling of the low water flow

alarm is set in the Setup-Control, Other screen. The Low water flow alarm

option must be answered YES in the Setup-General: House equipped for

screen (Screen 13, Equipped For tab).

High Water Flow

If a water meter(s) is connected to a digital input of the Control, then the

Control can be set to detect high water flow and activate the alarm relay. If

the water flowing through the water meter(s) goes above the gallons (liters)

per hour set in the Alarm Settings screen (Screen 8 alarms settings tab) for

longer than the amount of delay time set in the Alarm Settings screen, then

the alarm relay will be activated. The alarm recovers when the water flow

returns below the high water flow setting. The High water flow alarm option

must be answered YES in the Setup-General: House equipped for screen

(Screen 13, Equipped For tab).

Max Feed Runtime Alarm

If a dry contact relay whose coil is energized when the fill system's hopper

level switch calls for the fill system to run is connected to a digital input of

the Control, then the Control can be set to detect excessive fill system run

time and activate the alarm relay. The alarm is activated when the digital

input assigned to the Max Feed runtime alarm is closed for longer than the

time entered in the Alarm Setting screen (Screen 8, settings tab). The Control

can shut off the relays that are assigned to the feed clock when the Max feed

run time alarm occurs. These relays will not turn on again until the user has

noticed the alarm. The Max Feed Runtime Alarm option must be answered

YES in the Setup-General: House equipped for screen (Screen 13, Equipped

For tab) The option of turning off the Feed Clock relays during a Max Feed

run time alarm is set in the Setup-Control: Other screen (Screen 14, Other

tab).

IOnet ALARM

An IOnet Alarm will occur when the Control can not communicate with one

or more of the Manual Switch Boards. The alarm relay will stay energized

until the alarm is noticed. If the IOnet alarm condition has been corrected

then the alarm status will return to normal. If the IOnet alarm condition has

not been corrected the IOnet alarm will appear again after being noticed. See

the trouble shooting section of this manual for more information on

correcting IOnet Alarms.

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Min/Max Rel Sensor #

The Minimum and Maximum Relative Temperature Alarm Limits refer to

the set temperature. A +10.0 maximum relative alarm means that one or

more of the temperature sensors that are being monitored in the current mode

(default is the mode sensors) are greater than 10 degrees higher than the set

temperature. The alarm message indicates in which mode the alarm occurred

and which sensor went outside of the limits. Between the parentheses to the

right of the Min and Max Relative Alarm limits are the resulting actual

temperature limits. They are the addition or subtraction of the limit to or from

the current set temperature. A "min" and a "max" temp alarm setting can be

entered for all three modes of ventilation.

Low Water Pressure

An optional mechanical water pressure switch can be connected to one of the

digital inputs of the IO board in order to detect a low water pressure

condition. The switch contacts need to be closed when the pressure is above

a safe lower limit. In the Alarm Settings screen (Screen 8, settings tab), the

amount of alarm delay time can be entered in order to filter out transient low

water pressure conditions. The low water pressure alarm switch is set at the

factory to come on at 5 PSI and goes back off when the pressure rises above

10 PSI.

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Mounting the Control

32 and 40 Output Control Mounting

A 32 or 40 Output Chore-Tronics® 2 Control consists of a Main Box and a Relay

Box. The Main Box and the Relay box each requires a minimum mounting area of

21 in. [53 cm] x 21 in. [53 cm] (See Figure 73).This dimension allows extra room

for the control doors to open. The boxes should be mounted level and square on a

solid backing using the mounting holes provided.

When mounting the Main Box and the Relay Box, make sure the two boxes are as

close together as possible to reduce the likely hood of a communication failure. Make

sure that the Relay Box is mounted so that the relay indicator lights are visible when

standing at the Main Box.

Control Installation

Note:

21" Min. 21" Min.

42" Min.

21" [53cm] Min.

Figure 73. 32 and 40 Output Control Mounting

Item Description

1 Main Box

2 Relay Box

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Do Not run I/O Net or 24 Vdc Twisted Pair wire close to and/or parallel

with line voltage wires. (See Figure 75)

The I/O Net terminals of the Main Box and the Relay box must be connected together

using the Non-Shielded Twisted Pair Wire (Chore Time Part no. 42208) included

within the Main Box. There is a Decal (Figure 74, Item 4) on the Main Box as well

as the Relay Box showing the location to route the I/O Net wires (Communication

Wires). I/O Net is polarity sensitive so be sure that the positive and negative I/O Net

terminals of both the Main Box and the Relay Box are connected properly (See

Figure 75). Make sure that DIP switch #1 on the I/O Board is in the ON position. The

24 Vdc must also be connected from the Main Box to the Relay Box using the

Twisted Pair wire included within the Main Box. Route the wires along with the I/O

Net Wires according to the Communication Wire Decals (Item 4) on the Boxes.

Warning!

24 Vdc +

24 Vdc-

I/O Net +

I/O Net -

Item Description

1 Main Box

2 Relay Box

3 Dip Switch 1 (In On Position)

4 I/O Net and 24Vdc Wire Routing Decal (Communication Wire)

Figure 74. I/O Net and 24Vdc Wiring (Communication Wire)

42527-72

COMMUNICATION WIRES

Route Main Box / Relay Box

communication wires here.

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Caution: Do NOT run 24 Vdc and I/O

Net wire close to and/or parallel with line

(120 Vac or greater) voltage wires. Doing so

can cause operational failure in the Control

and will void Warranty. If 24 Vdc or I/O

Net wires need to cross line voltage wires

make sure the wires cross at a 90 degree

angle. Also, no other electrical devices such

as transformers, light dimmers, additional

relays, etc. should be mounted inside the

Main Box or near the 24 Vdc power or I/O

Net wires.

56 Output Controls

A 56 Output Chore-Tronics® 2 Control consists of a Main Box, two Relay Boxes, and

an External Power Supply for the Second Relay Box. The Main Box and the Relay

Box/s Each require a space of 21 in. [53 cm] x 21 in. [53 cm]. The External Power

Supply requires 12" [30cm] x 15" [38cm]. These dimensions allow extra room for the

Control doors to open. The boxes should be mounted level and square on a solid

backing using the mounting holes provided.

When mounting the Main Box and the two Relay Boxes, make sure that the boxes

are mounted as close together as possible to reduce the likely hood of a

communication failure. Make sure that the Relay Boxes are mounted so that the relay

indicator lights are visible when standing at the Main Box. (See Figure 76)

90°

Line Voltage Wiring

Non Shielded Twisted

Pair Wire

Figure 75. 90° Crossover

Note:

21" [53cm] Min. 21" [53cm] Min.

75" [190.5cm] Min.

21" [53cm] Min.

21" [53cm] Min. 12" [30cm] Min.

15" [38cm] Min.

1 2 3

Figure 76. 56 Output Control Mounting

Item Description

1 Main Box

2 Relay Box

3 2nd Relay Box

4 External Power Supply

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The I/O Net terminals of the Main box and the two Relay Boxes must be connected using Non-shielded Twisted Pair Wire (Chore-

Time part no. 42208). Using the Twisted Pair Wire provided, hook the I/O Net wires from the first Relay Box to the Main Box,

then from the Main Box to the Second Relay Box. I/O Net is polarity sensitive so be sure that the positive and negative I/O Net

terminals in all boxes are connected properly (Figure 77). Also make sure that DIP switch #1 on the IO board of the Main Box is

in the OFF position. 24 Vdc must be connected from the Main Box to the first Relay Box (relays 1-40) using the Twisted Pair Wire

provided. The 24 Vdc for the Second Relay Box (relays 41-56) must be connected to the External Power Supply (See Figure 77).

The supply voltage for the External Power Supply needs to come from the same breaker as the Main Box.

Do NOT run 24 Vdc and I/O Net wire close to and/or parallel with line (120 Vac or greater) wires. Doing so can cause operational

failure in the Control and Void Warranty. If 24 Vdc or I/O Net wires need to cross line voltage wires make sure the wires cross at

a 90 degree angle (See Figure 75). Also, no other electrical devices such as transformers, light dimmers, additional relays, etc.

should be mounted inside the main box or near the 24 Vdc power or I/O Net wires.

Important!

1234

Item Description

1 Main Box

2Relay Box

3 2nd Relay Box

4 External Power Supply

5 Dip Switch #1 (In Off Position)

Figure 77. 56 Output Control Mounting

Caution:

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Wiring the Control

Note As with all electronic controls, we recommend the use of a backup system. This

will provide continuous operation in the unlikely event of Control failure. Use

the current Back Up Box Manual for wiring instructions.

The Chore-Tronics® 2 Controls consist of several different types of boards shown in

Figure 78. The two Boards involved in wiring the Controls are the I/O Board and the

Relay Module (RM Board).

Item Description

1 Main Box

2 Relay Box

3I/O Board

4 Power Supply

5 RM Board (Relay Module)

6 SP (Static Pressure) Sensor

7 Display Board

8KD Board

9 HI Basic Board

10 IMCM.16 Board

11 IMCM.8 Board

Figure 78. Wiring/Boards

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When wiring the Control it is recommended that the line voltage wires be brought into the bottom of the

Boxes and the low voltage wires (Temperature Sensors, Potentiometers, relative humidity, etc.) be

brought in the side of the Control Box (See Figure 79).

When grounding the Control, connect only the Ground Rail of the Main Box to the Earth ground. Connect

the Ground Rail from the Main Box to the Ground Rail of the Relay Box. It is recommended that a ground

rod be located no more than 8’[2.438 m] to 10’ [3.048 m] away from the Control. The Chore-Tronics® 2

Control should be connected to ground using a 12 gauge wire or larger. As always, check the local electric

code for additional requirements.

Figure 79. Low Voltage Wire Routing

Item Description

1 Temperature Sensor, Potentiometer, relative humidity wires etc. (Low Voltage)

2 Line Voltage Wires

3 Input/Output wires (High Voltage)

Figure 80. Ground Wire Routing

Item Description

1 Ground Rails

2 Ground Wires

3 8’-10’[2.438 m-3.048 m] Max.

Earth Ground

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Analog Inputs

Analog Inputs consist of temperature sensors, the static pressure sensor, the relative

humidity sensor and potentiometers (natural ventilation only). These inputs can be

wired to any of the analog inputs (AI 1 thru AI 12) on the I/O board. The inputs that

are pre-assigned are temperature sensors 1, 2 and 3, and the static pressure sensor.

Use the diagram located on page 113 to record where each Input is wired to the

Control.

Temperature Sensors

The Temperature Sensors require Non-Shielded 20 Gauge Twisted Pair Wire.

This wire is available through Chore-Time. When routing this wire in the house

be sure to keep it a minimum of 12"(305mm) away from line voltage wiring. If

there is a need for the Sensor wire to cross line voltage wires cross them at a 90°

angle to each other as shown below in Figure 79.

The Temperature Sensor wires can be connected to any one of the Analog Inputs

(AI1 through AI12) of the I/O board. Whatever AI Inputs the Temperature Sensors

are connected to, make sure that the blue jumper above each Input is set to "R" as

shown in Figure 82 below. There are no polarity restrictions for the Temperature

Sensors.

Figure 81. 90° Cross-over

Item Description

1 Non-Shielded Twisted Pair Wire

2 Line Voltage Wiring

90°

MT1842-089 11/04

AI1 AI2 AI3 AI4 24V

Item Description

1 Analog Input (A1)

2 blue jumper set to "R"

Figure 82. Temperature Sensor Wiring

Black

Red

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Temperature Sensors Continued.....

Route the wire through the back of the Temperature Sensor and connect it as

shown in Figure 83 below. Pull the wire through the back of the box until a drip

loop is formed as shown.

Static Pressure (SP) Wiring

There is a Static Pressure Sensor included with every Chore-Tronics® 2 Control. This

sensor is pre-wired from the factory to Analog Input #4 (AI 4) (Figure 84). If it is

desired, the Static Pressure Sensor can be wired to any of the Analog Inputs (AI1

through AI12) (See Figure 85 for example wired to AI2). Please note that the Red

wire must always be connected to the +24 volt terminal, the Blue wire must be

connected to the AI terminal being used and the Black wire must be connected to the

ground terminal of the analog Input being use. Make sure that whichever AI Input the

SP sensor is connected to, that the blue jumper above the Input is set to "U" position

as shown.

Mv1701-010 10/01

Front View

(with Lid Off)

Figure 83. Drip Loop

Item Description

1 Temperature Sensor (Back Side)

2 Non-Shielded Twisted Pair

3 Drip Loop

MT1842-091 11/04

AI1 AI2 AI3 AI4 24V

MT1842-090 11/04

AI1 AI2 AI3 AI4 24V

Blue

Black

Red

Blue

Black

Red

Figure 85. Static Pressure Sensor

Wired to AI2

Blue Jumper in the "U" position Blue Jumper in the "U" position

Figure 84. Static Pressure Sensor

Pre-wired to AI4

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To route the Static Pressure Hoses into the Chore-Tronics® 2 Main Box, first drill

two 5/8" holes in the side of the Chore-Tronics® 2 Main box next to the sensor. Place

a ½" water tight connector (Item 3, Figure 86) into each hole and tighten using the

hardware provided. Then route a 3/16" ID hose (Chore-Time part number 43071)

through each of the water tight connectors. Connect one hose to the low pressure barb

on the SP module. Then run that house into the house. Connect another hose to the

high pressure barb on the sp module. Run that hose into the attic or to outside air.

Make sure the high pressure hose is in still air. Once the hoses have been routed and

connected, place the barb reducer plugs into the end of the hose opposite of the SP

sensor.

Item Description

1 Static Pressure Sensor

2 Static Pressure Hose

3 1/2" Water Tight Connector

4 Barb Reducer Plugs

Figure 86. Static Pressure Sensor Hose Routing

Low Pressure Barb

High Pressure Barb

Run into Attic Run into House

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Relative Humidity Sensor(RH) Wiring

The optional Relative Humidity Sensor (Item 1, Figure 87) requires a three-

conductor wire to connect the sensor to the Chore-Tronics® 2 I/O board. The Sensor

is connected to one of the Analog (AI) Inputs on the IO board.

Terminal #1 on the relative humidity sensor is connected to the +24 v terminal on the

IO board (see diagram). This is the same +24 v terminal used by the Static Pressure

Sensor. Terminal #2 on the Relative Humidity Sensor is connected to the Analog

Input (AI) terminal of the analog Input being used (See Figure 87). Terminal #3 is

connected to the ground terminal of the Analog Input (AI) being used. Make sure that

the Blue Jumper above the Analog Input that the RH sensor is connected to is set to

"U".

Note:

MT1842-094 11/04

AI5 AI6 AI7 AI8 24V

Item Description

1 Relative Humidity Sensor

2 I/O Board Analog Input (AI) Terminal of

your Choice

Figure 87. Relative Humidity Sensor Wiring

Blue Jumper in the

"U" position

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Alternative Relative Humidity Sensor(RH) Wiring

The Relative Humidity can also be wired to 12V. (See Figure 88).

Potentiometer Wiring (Natural Ventilation only)

If natural ventilation is being used, the Potentiometer(s) that are attached to either the

main curtain machine(s) (Internal Potentiometer), or the main curtain cables

(External Potentiometer) need to be wired to the Chore-Tronics® 2 I/O Board. The

Potentiometers need to be connected using the same Twisted Pair Wire that is used

for the Temperature Sensors and follows the same wiring rules. Each Potentiometer

needs to be wired to one of the Analog Input (AI) Terminals on the IO board. Make

sure that whichever AI Input the Potentiometer is connected to that the Blue Jumper

above the Input is set to "R" (See Figure 89). To connect the sensor wire to the

Potentiometer itself, please see Chore-Time instruction manual MV1251 for internal

Potentiometer wiring, or MV1566 for external Potentiometer wiring.

MT1843-004 4/05

AI5 AI6 AI7 AI8

DI1 12V DI2 DI3 DI412V

Figure 88. Relative Humidity Sensor Wiring

To Potentiometer

Blue Jumper set to

the "R" position

MT1842-095 11/04

AI9 AI10 AI11 AI12 24V

Figure 89. Potentiometer Wiring

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Digital Inputs Wiring

Digital inputs consist of Water Meters, Feed Scales, Air Speed Sensor, Low Water

Pressure Switch, Max Feed Run Time Alarm Input, and PDS Flush Feedback. These

Inputs can be wired to any of the digital inputs (DI 1 thru DI 8) on the IO board

(Figure 90 below). Complete the analog input Assignment diagram on page 113 to

indicate where each digital input is connected to the IO board and also record it on

the Input Assignment Decal (Item 1, Figure 90) that is placed on the Cover Plate

inside the Chore-Tronics® 2 Main Box. Also refer to the following sections for

information specific to each type of digital input.

Input Assigned To...

Sensor 1

Sensor 2

Sensor 3

Static Pressure

Input #Board #

AI 10

0AI 2

0AI 3

0AI 4

0AI 5

0AI 6

0AI 7

0AI 8

0AI 9

0AI 10

0AI 11

0AI 12

DI 1

DI 2

DI 3

DI 4

DI 5

DI 6

DI 7

DI 8

MT1842-096 11/04

Water Meter

Feed Scale

MT1842-096b 11/04

DI1 12V DI2 DI3 DI412V

DI5 12V DI6 DI7 DI812V

To Feed Scale

To Water Meter

Figure 90. Digital Input Wiring

Item Description

1 Input Assignment Decal

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Water Meter Wiring

If there are Water Meters connected to the Control, they need to be connected to one

of the Digital (DI) Inputs of the IO board. Use Twisted Pair Wire to connect the

terminals on the Water Meter with the Chore-Tronics® 2 Control. If a Water Meter

not sold by Chore-Time is used, make sure that it has a dry contact output. Do not

use a Water Meter that sends voltage out with every pulse.

Low Water Pressure Switch Wiring

If the Low Water Pressure Switch (Chore-Time part no. 46597) is used, it needs to

be connected to one of the Digital (DI) Inputs of the IO board. Use Twisted Pair Wire

to connect the Low Water Pressure Switch to the Control. If a non-Chore-Time

pressure switch is used, make sure it is a low pressure, reverse action switch.

DI1 DI2 DI3 DI4 24V

MT1842-097 11/04

DI5 DI6 DI7 DI8 24V

(DI) of your Choice

Item Description

1Water Meter

2 I/O Board Digital Input (DI)

terminal of your Choice

Item Description

1Water Meter

2 I/O Board Digital Input (DI)

terminal of your Choice

Figure 91. Water Meter Wiring

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DI1 12V DI2 DI3 DI412V

2(DI) of your Choice

Item Description

1 Low Water Pressure Switch

2 I/O Board Digital Input (DI)

terminal of your Choice

Figure 92. Low Water Pressure Switch Wiring

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Maximum Feed Runtime Alarm Input

If the Maximum Feed Runtime Alarm is used, the Input for the alarm must be connected to one of the Digital (DI) Inputs of the

IO board. A dry contact relay must be connected to the IO board. The coil of the relay should energize whenever the fill system’s

hopper level switch closes (See Figure 93).

(DI) of your Choice

DI1 12V DI2 DI3 DI412V

1842-153 12/04

230 VOLT, 50/60 HZ,

OR CONTROL PANEL

FROM DISCONNECT

1 PHASE SUPPLY

FILL SYSTEM

CONTROL UNIT

L2 OR N

23456

HOPPER LEVEL

CONTROL

1 HP MAX

230V, 1 PHASE

FILL MOTOR

Item Description

1 I/O Board Digital Input (DI)

terminal of your Choice

Figure 93. Max Feed Runtime Alarm Input Wiring

Dry Contact Relay

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Airspeed Sensor Wiring

The Airspeed Sensor requires a three conductor wire to connect the Sensor to one of

the Digital (DI) Inputs on the IO board. It is recommended that the digital input

chosen is adjacent to one of the 12 volt outputs on the IO board (Figure 94). The

Brown wire on the Sensor needs to be connected to the +12 volt output, the Green

wire on the Sensor needs to be connected to the ground terminal of the digital input

being used, and the White wire needs to be connected to the DI(x) terminal of the

digital input being used.

Feed Scale Wiring

If one or more Feed Scales are used, they need to be connected to one of the Digital

(DI) Inputs on the IO board using Twisted Pair Wire. Connect the switch located on

the side of the Feed Scale to the IO Board using the blue and brown wires (Figure

95). See manual MT1811 for more information.

1842-127 12/04

DI1 12V DI2 DI3 DI412V

2(DI) of your Choice

Item Description

1 Airspeed Sensor

2 I/O Board Digital Input (DI)

terminal of your Choice

Figure 94. Airspeed Sensor Wiring

BROWN

GREEN

WHITE

1842-127 12/04

DI1 12V DI2 DI3 DI412V

Item Description

1 Feed Scale

2 I/O Board Digital Input (DI)

terminal of your Choice

Figure 95. Feed Scale Wiring

2(DI) of your Choice

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PDS Flush Feedback Wiring

If a PDS Drinker Control is being used to automatically flush water lines, then the

Control can ignore pulses coming from the Water Meter(s) while flushing is taking

place. If this option is used then a dry contact relay must be connected to one of the

Digital (DI) Inputs of the IO Board. The coil of the relay should be energized

whenever the Control begins its flushing sequence. See Figure 96 below for

connecting the relay to the IO board of the Control.

1842-127 12/04

DI1 12V DI2 DI3 DI412V

DI1 DI2 DI3 DI4 24V

MT1842-130 11/04

PDS Flush

Feedback Control

24 Coil VAC

Relay

2(DI) of your Choice

Item Description

1 PDS Flush Feedback Control

2 I/O Board Digital Input (DI)

terminal of your Choice

Figure 96. PDS Flush Feedback Wiring

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Remote Light Dimmer Control Wiring

Before connecting the I/O board to a Light Dimmer, be sure to check that the light

dimmer is equipped for remote control dimming. The Light Dimmer must be able to

accept a 0-10 or 10-0 Vdc signal from the I/O board. Refer to the information

provided by the Light Dimmer manufacturer for remote dimming wiring instructions.

The Light Dimmer connects to the I/O board at the analog output #1 (AO1) (See

Figure 97 below). Be sure that the positive terminal on the I/O board matches with

the positive wire/terminal on the Light Dimmer.5

Light Dimmer

0-10 Vdc Input

DI5 12V DI7 12V

DI6 DI8

DI1 12V DI3 12V

DI2 DI4

AO4 AO5 AO6

AO1 AO2 AO3

MT1842-171 01/05

Figure 97. Remote Light Dimmer Control Wiring

Item Description

1I/O Board

2 Light Dimmer

3 Analog Output #1

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Expansion Board Installation/Wiring

If it is desired to have more than 12 analog inputs and/or 8 digital inputs, then an

Expansion Board(s) is needed to connect the inputs. There can be a maximum of 7

Expansion Boards added to the Chore-Tronics® 2 Main Box. These seven boards can

consist of Analog Expansion Board, Digital Expansion Boards, or both.

To add an Expansion Board, an Expansion Bus (I2C board) kit part no. 49667 must

first be installed. Attach the Expansion Bus to the Back Plate using the hardware

provided using existing holes as shown in Figure 98 below. Slide an Expansion

Board into one of the Expansion Bus connectors. Attach the Expansion Board to the

Back Plate using the hardware provided. Connect the Expansion Bus to the I/O Board

with the Flat Cable provided as shown. Note: Remove the I/O Board and run the Flat

Cable underneath it to keep it out of the way as shown.

Item Description

1 Expansion Bus

2 Flat Cable End (I/O Board End)

3 Flat Cable End (Expansion Bus end)

4 Expansion Board

Figure 98. Expansion Boards

Chore-Tronics® 2 Control Control Installation

MT1843B 85

Expansion Board Dip Switch Setting- Each Expansion Board installed must have

the DIP switches set properly. These DIP switches are used to assign a number to

each Expansion Board so the Control can identify each Board. To assign the first

Expansion Board installed to #1, set the DIP switches for Expansion Board 1 so that

the number one switch is in the "OFF" position and the rest of the switches are in the

"ON" position. See Figure 99 below for Dip Switch settings for all seven Expansion

Boards. Note: Only the first two Expansion Boards are shown.

12 3 4 52

123 4 52

Expansion Board #1

Expansion Board #2

Item Description

1 Expansion Board #1

2 Expansion Board #2

3 Expansion Board Dip Switch

123 4 52

Expansion Expansion Expansion Expansion Expansion

Board #3 Board #4

Figure 99. Expansion Board Dip Switch Settings

Board #5 Board #6 Board #7

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Analog Expansion Boards- Each Analog Expansion Board (AI.4 board) adds 4

additional Analog Inputs to the Chore-Tronics® 2 Control. There is a Blue Jumper

located above each Analog Input (Item 2, Figure 100). This Blue Jumper needs to

be set in the "R" position if a resistive Analog Input (Temperature Sensors and

Potentiometers) is connected. The Blue Jumper should be set to "U" if a voltage

Analog Input (Static Pressure Sensor, Relative Humidity Sensor) is connected. There

is a +24 Vdc output available if needed. When assigning the Input in the Setup-

General screen make sure that the number of the Analog Expansion Board is correct

along with the number of the Analog Input itself (1-4). It is highly recommended that

the name of the Input as well as its assigned location be written on the Input Decal

located on the Cover Plate of the Main Box and also recorded in the Input

Assignments Diagram on page 113.

Digital Expansion Boards- Each Digital Expansion Board (DI.4 board) adds 4

additional digital inputs to the Chore-Tronics® 2 Control. There are multiple +12 Vdc

outputs available if needed (Item 2, Figure 101). When assigning the Input in the

Setup-General screen make sure that the number of the Digital Expansion Board is

correct along with the number of the digital input itself. It is highly recommended

that the name of the Input as well as its assigned location be written on the Input decal

located on the cover plate of the main box and also recorded in the Input Assignment

Diagram on page 113.

Item Description

1 Analog Expansion Board

2Blue Jumper

3 +24 Vdc Output

Figure 100. Analog Expansion Board

Item Description

1 Analog Expansion Board

2 +24 Vdc Output

1Figure 101. Digital Expansion Board

Chore-Tronics® 2 Control Control Installation

MT1843B 87

Starting the Control

Once the Control, Back Up Box, and all outputs have been installed and wired

properly, power should be turned on to the Control. When power is first turned on to

the Control the screen should look like Figure 102.

The light next to the Alarms Button (Button 8) should be flashing green. If the screen

is hard to read, the intensity may need to be adjusted. To adjust the Intensity of the

screen, hold the 3 key on the Numerical Keypad down, and use the Up and Down

Buttons as shown in Figure 103 below. If the Control is mounted in a non-insulated

area the screen may need to be adjusted periodically because temperature can effect

the readability of the screen.

MT1842-151 10/04

Figure 102. Power on Screen

ENTER

UNDO

Push and hold down the 3 Key

Press the Up or Down

Navigational Buttons.

Figure 103. Adjusting Screen Intensity

on the Numerical Keypad

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Backlight Jumper

If no backlight appears when the Control is turned on, check the position of the

jumper (Item 2, Figure 104) in the upper middle section of the KB Board. The

jumper should be in the "down" position..

Once the screen has been adjusted, all assigned outputs should be tested individually

by placing the Manual Switches located on the Relay Box to the "MANUAL ON"

position (See Figure 105). This will also serve as a way of verifying that the proper

output was wired to the proper Relay and/or the proper Output Sticker was placed

over the Toggle Switch.

Caution: Before turning any Switch to the on position, make sure all people and

objects are clear of the device being turned on to avoid injury or damage.

Note When testing the Toggle Switches for the Curtain and Inlet Machines, be sure

to test them one Switch at a time.

After testing the open switch, place it in the manual "off" position before placing the

close switch in the manual "on" position. If you try to put both switches in the manual

"on" at the same time you will send a double signal to the Curtain Machine Motor.

Item Description

1 KB Board

2 Jumper "Down Position"

Figure 104. Backlight Jumper

Mt1701-061 1/01

Toggles in the "On" Position

Figure 105. Manual "On"

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MT1843B 89

Testing the Back Up Box

To test the Back Up Box, first turn the power off to the Chore-Tronics® 2 Control

only. This should cause the Tunnel Curtain to open and the first set of Back Up Fans

should activate. If this test is successful, turn the power back on to the Chore-

Tronics® 2 Control. Then adjust thermostat number one until it activates. Then adjust

the second thermostat until it activates. This should cause the second set of Back Up

Fans to activate. After all Back Up Fans are operating, deactivate the first two

thermostats. Than adjust the third thermostat until it activates. This should cause the

Back Up Heaters to activate.

After all of the outputs and back ups have been successfully tested, make sure all

manual toggle switches are in the manual "off" position and proceed to the "Initial

Set Up" portion of this manual beginning on Page 46.

Wiring of Outputs

The outputs for the Chore-Tronics Controls (Fans, Curtain Machines, Brooders,

etc.) are wired to one of the Relays on the Relay Module or (RM Board(s). The

RM Board consists of eight 1hp motor load Relays. Each Relay has single-pole,

single-throw normally open contacts. It is strongly recommended that the

assignment of outputs to the Relays be done before starting to wire the Control.

This will make routing of the electrical wires through the Relay box much easier

(See Figure 106).

The appropriate output stickers should be placed over the toggle switches used,

if it has not already been done prior to mounting. Please see the wiring diagrams

on the following pages for wiring Chore-Time ventilation equipment. (Wiring

diagrams for Fans, Linear Lifts, Super Lifts, Brooders, Turbo Cool, Mister Cool).

For other types of equipment please refer to wiring diagrams supplied with the

equipment.

Mt1701-038 2/02

Feed Cl ock

Figure 106. Relay Assignments

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90 MT1843B

MS Board Dip Switch Positions

The MS Board Dip Switches are located on the ends of the Manual Switch Boards as

shown in Figure 107 below. New Controls come from the factory preset. This

information is provided only when a replacement board is used. See Figures 107 and

108 below for Dip Switch settings for the First and a Second Relay Box if used.

Note: If the bottom most Board is replaced, make sure the Jumper in the upper right

hand corner of the board is in the "On" position.

Dip Switch Settings for the Second Relay Box

ON 123456

Dip Switch Position

on 1st Board-With one

Board being used.

ON 123456

Dip Switch Position

on 2nd Board-With two

Boards being used.

ON 123456

Dip Switch Position

on 3rd Board-With three

Boards being used.

Figure 107. Dip Switch Settings 1st Relay Box

Item Description

1 Relay Box

2 Dip Switch

3 Jumper "ON" position

ON 123456

Dip Switch Position

on 4th Board-With four

Boards being used.

ON 123456

Dip Switch Position

on 5th Board-With five

Boards being used.

ON 123456

Dip Switch Position

Boards being used.

on 6th Board-With six

Figure 108. Dip Switch Settings 2nd Relay Box

Chore-Tronics® 2 Control PC Connection

MT1843B 91

The Controls in each house are connected together at the FNET Terminal Connectors

as shown below. To see where the FNET Terminal Connectors are located on the I/

O Board see Figure 114. Use only Twisted Pair Wire (Chore-Time Part No. 42208).

The Interface Box can be wired in anywhere either at the beginning of your string, at

the end, or between Controls; but not to more than one Control as shown in Figure

109 below.

PC Connection

FNET

Connection

Typical

I/O Board

Typical

Chore-Tronics Control

Interface

Box

FNET

Connection

Typical

I/O Board

Typical

Interface

Box

Twisted Pair Wire Typical

1842-136 12/04

or Modem

PC or Modem

9 Pin Serial

Cord to PC

9 Pin Serial

Cord to PC

Incorrect Installation

Twisted Pair Wire Typical

Figure 109. PC Connection

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92 MT1843B

Programming Trouble Shooting

Troubleshooting

Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution

Can not lower set temperature

below 32.0° F. and can not raise

the set temperature above

120.0° F.

Normal set temperature range. The Control has been set up so

that set temperature range is

between 40.0° F. and 120.0° F.

Have one Fan set to come on at

80°F and another Fan to come on

at 80.3°F, but the Control won’t

accept the 80.3° setting.

Offsets too close. There must be at a .5°F difference

between any two Fan outputs.

Two or more Fans may be set to

come on at the same temperature.

Heater outputs follow the same

rules, however the cool out puts

do not.

Fan(s) turns on, Mode Sensor(s)

temperature is at set point.

A.) Fan is assigned to a Timer.

B.) Temperature Sensor(s)

assigned to operate the Fan

are different than the mode

Sensor(s).

C.) Fan’s manual switch is set to

the manual “on” position.

D.) Bad Relay Module/MS Board.

A.) If Timer is not wanted on Fan

remove the Timer in

the "Outputs and Tempera-

tures" screen.

B.) Change Temperature Sen-

sor(s) assignments in the

Setup-General: Outputs

Screen if desired.

C.) Put manual switch in “auto-

matic” position.

D.) Replace Module/Board

Fan(s) will not turn on when mode

Sensor(s) reach the Fan’s on tem-

perature.

A.) Fan’s assigned Sensor(s) are

different than the mode Sen-

sor(s)

B.) Fan is set to run in a different

mode (example: Tunnel

instead of Power).

C.) Fan’s manual switch is set to

the “off” position.

D.) Bad Relay Module/MS Board.

A.) Change Temperature Sen-

sor(s) assignments if desired.

B.) Go to the "Setup" screen and

change modes of operation if

desired.

C.) Put manual switch in “auto-

matic” position.

D.) Replace Module/Board

Fan(s) will not shut off. A) Fan has not reached the “off”

temperature.

B.)Fan assigned Temperature Sen-

sor(s) is different than mode

Temperature Sensor(s).

C.) Fan’s manual switch is set to

the manual “on” position.

D.) Bad Relay Module.

E.) Back-up thermostat is overrid-

ing the Control.

A.) The Fan’s “off” temperature is

the “on” temperature of the

next Fan below it, or if

desired you can program the

"off" temperature.

B.) Change Temperature Sen-

sor(s) assignments in the

Setup-General: Outputs

screen if desired.

C.) Put manual switch in “auto-

matic” position.

D.) Replace Module/Board.

E.)Check setting of back-up ther-

mostat and correct if neces-

sary.

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Programming Troubleshooting Continued.....

Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution

Fan assigned to operate in Power

Mode only is running in Natural

Mode.

A.) A “Pot Not Responding” or a

“Pot Outside Limits” alarm

has occurred.

B.) Fan Switch in "Manual ON"

position

A.) Find out cause of alarm and

correct. Please see Potentiometer

troubleshooting section for sug-

gestions.

B.) Move Switch to automatic

Fan anticipation feature is not

working.

A.) Minimum Ventilation Fans

assigned to something other

than Minimum Ventilation

Timer, or no Timer at all.

B.) Other Fans (example: Stir

Fans) are already operating

due to temperature settings.

A.) All Fans intended for mini-

mum ventilation must be

assigned to the Minimum

Ventilation Timer.

B.) If any other Fans are operating

at the time the Minimum Ven-

tilation Timer reaches its On

Time, the anticipation func-

tion is disabled.

Tunnel Curtain does not com-

pletely open when going into Tun-

nel Mode.

A.) If in the "Static Pressure"

screen the high Control limit

is set to something other than

.00 under Tunnel Mode, than

the Control will adjust the

Tunnel Curtain for static

pressure.

B.) Limit Switches on Curtain

machine are not set properly

C.) Problem with Curtain and/or

cabling.

A.) To stop Static Pressure Con-

trol on the tunnel, set the high

static pressure limit to .00

under Tunnel Mode in the

(Main Menu) "Static Pres-

sure" screen.

B.) Check limit switches and

adjust as necessary.

C.) Correct cabling and/or Curtain

problem.

Tunnel Curtain opens completely

before adjusting to static pressure.

A.) Tunnel Curtain speed and/or

full movement distance improp-

erly entered in the "Setup" screen

B.) .00" static pressure setting in

the (Main Menu) "Static Pres-

sure screen".

A.) Correct Tunnel Curtain speed

and/or full movement numbers.

B.) Set desired static pressure set-

tings for Tunnel Mode

Chore-Tronics® 2 Control Troubleshooting

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Programming Trouble Shooting Continued.....

Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution

Tunnel Curtain opens in Power

Mode.

A.) Power-Tunnel Mode Transi-

tion.

B.) High static pressure alarm

safety feature has taken over.

C.) Additional inlet area through

the Tunnel Curtain feature has

taken over.

A.) Normal Operation

B.) Static pressure had quickly

built to above 0.20” and

stayed there for over the wind

delay setting. Tunnel Curtain

will open to maintain a static

pressure of between 0.18 and

0.20.” This is usually accom-

panied by a high static pres-

sure alarm. Find cause of

high static pressure and cor-

rect.

C.) Normal operation. Whenever

the air Inlets do not provide

enough air, the Tunnel Cur-

tain will also open enough to

maintain static pressure

within the Power Mode lim-

its.

When half-house brooding the

Minimum Rel. alarm is continu-

ally going off. The Sensor(s) indi-

cated are always in the non-brood

end.

One or more non-brood end Sen-

sors are assigned as Mode Sensors

and/or there are non-brood sen-

sors assigned to the power mode

sensors in the Alarms Screen.

Remove non-brood Sensor(s) as

Mode Sensors when brooding.

Sensor(s) can still be assigned to

heaters, etc. to keep non-brood

end temperature above freezing.

It is a cool-breezy day, and when

the Control goes into Natural

Mode the Curtains open to the

first opening position (example:

12 inches on a 48-inch Curtain).

After about 30 seconds the Con-

trol goes back into Power Mode

and the Curtains close right back

up. It does this several times.

Normal Operation If the temperature drops .6× F in

the first two minutes, the Curtains

are given a continuous close sig-

nal and the Control goes back into

Power Mode. This is the quick

temperature check as described in

the Mode Transitions, "Power to

Natural", section of this Manual.

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MT1843B 95

Equipment and Potentiometer Troubleshooting

Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution

Display difficult to read. A.) Display contrast needs

adjusted.

B.) Back light on display board

unplugged or defective.

A.) See page 87 for procedure on

adjusting screen contrast.

B). Check two wire plug on Dis-

play board. Replace if defec-

tive.

Display Completely Blank. A.) Flat cable(s) between KB

board and Display board is

unplugged or defective.

B.) Defective Display board.

C.) Defective HI board.

D.) Defective KB Board

A). Check flat cable connections.

Replace cable if defective.

B). Replace Display Board.

C). Replace KD Board.

D.)Replace KB Board

The Control says that the pressure

in the house is .00" and will not

move.

There is a wire connection prob-

lem between the static pressure

monitor and the IO board. When

the static pressure monitor is dis-

connected from the IO Board the

Control defaults to a reading of

.00"

Check for wires being switched,

broken wires, wires not making a

good connection, etc. An easy

way to remember the wiring is

that the red wire is connected to

the positive terminal of both the

IO board and the static pressure

monitor.

Temperature Sensor reading very

low, but is not stuck on 0° F.

A.) Connections in Temperature

Sensor junction box, and/or I/

O Board have become loose

and/or corroded.

B.) Defective Temperature Sen-

sor.

A.)Check all Temperature Sensor

connections, correct any

problems.

B.) Replace Temperature Sensor.

Temperature Sensor reading very

high or shows a “#” in place of a

temperature reading.

A.) Moisture inside Temperature

Sensor junction box causing

short.

B.) A Break in the Temperature

Sensor wire is causing a

short.

C.) Defective Temperature Sen-

sor.

A.) Remove moisture from Sensor

box and recheck temperature.

B.) Check Sensor wire and wire

connections. Correct any

problems.

C.) Replace Temperature Sensor.

Temperature readings are not

steady (changing half a degree or

more every five seconds). It is

causing Tunnel Fans and heaters

to run at the same time.

There is excessive noise on the

Temperature Sensors. This can be

caused by not using a Twisted Pair

Wire for the Temperature Sensor,

running the Sensor wire inside

conduit with high voltage wire, or

using a shielded wire and ground-

ing the shield.

To prevent noise from bothering

the Sensors, use non-shielded

Twisted Pair Wire (part no.

42208) and run the wire by itself

away from high voltage wires.

Preferably the wire should also

enter the Control in a separate

place from the high voltage wire,

but this is not always possible. Do

not use Romex, SJO cord,

shielded wire, etc. as Tempera-

ture Sensor wire.

Chore-Tronics® 2 Control Troubleshooting

MT1843B 96

Equipment and Potentiometer Troubleshooting

Continued.....

Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution

Water meter not recording. A.) Loose connection on Water

Meter and/or I/O Board on

Chore-Tronics® 2.

B.) Wrong type of Water Meter.

C.) There is excessive noise on

the Water Meter. This can be

caused by not using a Twisted Pair

Wire for the Water Meter, running

the Water Meter wire inside con-

duit with high voltage wire, or

using a shielded wire and ground-

ing the shield.

D.) Faulty I/O Board.

E.) Faulty Water Meter.

A.) Check connections and cor-

rect.

B.) Make sure Water Meter is a

dry contact pulsed Water

Meter (Chore-Time part no.

13228-GP) and that the pulser

unit is working correctly.

C.) To prevent noise from bother-

ing the Water Meter, use non-

shielded Twisted Pair Wire part

no. 42208) and run the wire by

itself away from high voltage

wires. Preferably the wire should

also enter the Control in a separate

place from the high voltage wire,

but this is not always possible. Do

not use Romex, SJO cord,

shielded wire, etc. as Water Meter

wire.

D.) Replace I/O Board.

E.)Replace/repair Water Meter.

Low Water pressure switch alarm

going off constantly but water

pressure is NOT low.

A.) Wrong style or pressure

switch.

B.) Bad or loose connection on

water pressure switch and/or

I/O Board on the

Chore-Tronics® Control.

C.) Faulty switch.

A.) Switch needs to be a reverse

action low water pressure

switch (Chore-Time part no.

46597).

B.) Check connections and cor-

rect.

C.) Replace switch.

I2C Alarm. A.) Loose, mis-align, or defective

flat cable.

B.) Defective I/O, I2C, or Expan-

sion Board.

C.) Expansion Board address Dip

Switches set incorrectly.

A.) Check all flat cables and cor-

rect or replace as necessary.

B.) Replace Defective Board.

C.) See page 85 for correct Dip

Switch settings.

Chore-Tronics® 2 Control Troubleshooting

MT1843B 97

Equipment and Potentiometer Troubleshooting

Continued.....

Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution

MS Board not functioning cor-

rectly, or outputs not functioning

correctly.

A.) The DIP switches found on

the side of the MS board are in the

wrong position.

B.) Defective MS Board or Relay

Module.

C.) Poor I/O NET Connection.

between the Relay Box and Main.

Box, or between MS Boards.

A.) Replacement boards come from

the factory with all three DIP

switches in off position. If you

have an MS board operating

switches 17-32 or 33-40 then the

DIP switches need to change

positions (See Page 90).

B.) Replace Board.

C.) Check I/O Net Connection.

The lights above the manual

switches are dimmer when on in

the automatic mode than in the

manual mode. Also Lights flash

bright for a second in automatic

mode.

Normal Operation. The indicator light is wired directly

across the coils of the Output Relay.

When the switch is placed in the man-

ual on position the full 24 volts are

placed on the coil, causing the light to

glo bright. When the Relays are told

to come on by the Control in auto-

matic the full 24 volts is applied to

pull the contacts in. The voltage is

then reduced to hold the contacts in.

This causes the light to glo dim.

When the Relays are on in automatic

mode, the Control occasionally puts

full voltage across the coils to assure

the Relay is still engaged.

Relays are constantly failing. A.) Relays are overloaded. Maxi-

mum is 1HP.

B.) There is a short in the wiring

connected to that Relay.

C.) One of the stand-offs holding

the Relay module is broken and is

causing the board to touch the

back plate.

D.) Voltage from Back-up Ther-

mostat is wrong phase of 220.

A.) Reduce load on Relays.

B.) Find problem in wiring and cor-

rect.

C.) Replace stand-off.

D.) Connect other Phase of 220 to

Back-up Thermostat.

Pot not responding alarm (inter-

nal pot).

A.) Gear not making contact with

screw.

B.) Gear set screw not tight on

Potentiometer shaft.

C.) Potentiometer not connected

to Control and/or bad connec-

tion between Potentiometer

and Control.

D.) Bad Potentiometer.

E.)First Opening movement too

small.

A.) Loosen Potentiometer assembly

mounting bolts and slide until

gear makes contact with the

screw.

B.)Tighten gear set screw.

C.) Connect Potentiometer to the

Control and/or look for bad con-

nection and correct.

D.) Replace Potentiometer.

E.) Make Sure that the first opening

movement causes at least a 10-

count change Potentiometer read-

ing.

Troubleshooting Chore-Tronics® 2 Control

98 MT1843B

Equipment and Potentiometer Troubleshooting

Continued.....

Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution

Pot not responding alarm (exter-

nal pot)

A.) Main Curtain cable and/or

Potentiometer cable caught,

or broken.

B.) Return spring frozen or broke

inside Potentiometer assem-

bly.

C.) Potentiometer not connected

to Control and/or bad connec-

tion between Potentiometer

and Control.

D.) Bad Potentiometer.

E.) First Opening movement too

small.

A.) Make sure that both the Main

Curtain cable and the Potenti-

ometer cable can move freely.

Make sure Potentiometer

cable does not drag on grom-

met. Make sure there is ade-

quate weight to keep Main

Curtain cable taught.

B.) Check Cable wrap on wheel.

Repair or replace spring.

C.) Connect Potentiometer to the

Control and/or look for bad

connection and correct.

D.) Replace Potentiometer

E.) Make Sure that the first open-

ing movement causes at least

a 10-count change Potentiom-

eter reading.

Pot outside limits alarm (internal

pot).

A.) Potentiometer has not been

calibrated (especially new

installations).

B.) Gear not making contact with

screw.

C.) Limit switch(es) has been

moved on the Curtain

machine.

D.) Potentiometer not connected

to Control and/or bad connec-

tion between Potentiometer

and Control.

E.) Bad Potentiometer.

A.) Go to the "Setup" screen and

scroll down to the Main Cur-

tain calibration to set up the

open and close limits of the

Curtain.

B.) Loosen Potentiometer assem-

bly mounting bolts and slide

until gear makes contact with

the screw.

C.) If limit switches have been

moved, then re-calibration is

required.

D.) Connect Potentiometer to the

Control and/or look for bad

connection and correct.

E.) Replace Potentiometer.

Chore-Tronics® 2 Control Troubleshooting

MT1843B 99

Equipment and Potentiometer Troubleshooting

Continued....

Pot outside limits alarm (external

pot).

A.) Potentiometer has not been

calibrated (especially new

installations).

B.) Potentiometer cable is wrap-

ping around the Main Curtain

cable.

C.) Limit switch(es) has been

moved on the Curtain

machine.

D.) Potentiometer not connected

to Control and/or bad connec-

tion between Potentiometer

and Control.

E.) Bad Potentiometer.

A.) Go to the Setup screen and

scroll down to the Main Cur-

tain calibration to set up the

open and close limits of the

Curtain.

B.) Unwrap Potentiometer cable

from main cable. Consider

installing Anti-twist balls to

keep Potentiometer cable

from wrapping, or possibly

change how the pot cable

attaches to the main cable.

C.) If limit switches have been

moved, then re-calibration is

required.

D.) Connect Potentiometer to the

Control and/or look for bad

connection and correct.

E.) Replace Potentiometer.

Pot reading is not stable (changing

more than 3 counts when the Cur-

tain machine is not running).

A.) Did not use Twisted Pair Wire.

B.) Ran Potentiometer wire close

to, or in same conduit with

high voltage lines.

A.) Make sure that the wire used

to connect the Potentiometer

to the Control is a twisted

pair unshielded wire.

B.) Keep Potentiometer and Tem-

perature Sensor wire away from

high voltage lines. When high

voltage lines must be crossed, be

sure to cross as close to 90

degrees as possible.

Troubleshooting Chore-Tronics® 2 Control

100 MT1843B

IONet Error Addr:xx

This is a communication failure between the Main box and 1 or more of the Manual

Switch Boards (iMSCM). The number following the address indicates which board

is having the communications issues. These trouble shooting steps assume that the I/

O Net alarm occurred on a previously functioning control and no boards have been

replaced. Do the following steps:

1. Clear the alarm. See if it reappears in approx. 30 seconds. Check to make sure

the same board address appears. If the same address appears go to Step 2. If the

I/O Net alarm does not appear at all or the alarm does occur, but at a different

address go to Step 3.

2. Open the door to the Relay Box and remove the protective cover plate. Caution:

Line voltage will be present! Check the light in the center of the switch board

where the I/O Net alarm occurred to see if it is flashing (normal operation). If

the light is flashing go back to Step 1. If the light is not flashing go to Step 4.

3. Power off the Control. Check the polarity of the twisted pair that is connected to

the I/O Net terminals in both the main box and the relay box Caution: Line

voltage will be present! Also, check the polarity of the 24 Vdc Twisted Pair in

both the Main Box and the Relay Box. Correct if necessary. If the I/O Net alarm

is still occurring go to Step 4.

4. Check to make sure that the #1 DIP switch on the IO Board of the Main Box is

set to the ON position for 32 and 40 output Controls or to the OFF position for

56 outputs Controls. For all Controls, check that the jumper in the upper right

hand corner of the Switch Board closest to the bottom is set to the ON position.

Correct if necessary. If the I/O Net alarm is still occurring go to Step 5.

5. Check the routing of the Twisted Pair wire for both the I/O Net and the 24 Vdc.

Make sure that Twisted Pair wire is used, the wires are run separately from line

voltage wires, and that when the pair does cross line voltage wires it is at a 90

degree angle. Correct if necessary. If the I/O Net alarm is still occurring go to

Step 5.

6. Check the grounding of the Control. There should be one ground wire con-

nected from Earth ground to the Ground Rail of the Main Box of the Control.

There then should be a ground wire connecting the ground rail of the Main Box

to the Ground Rail of the Relay Box. Correct if necessary. If the I/O Net alarm is

still occurring go to Step 6.

7. Remove power from the Control. Open the Relay Box and remove the protec-

tive cover plate. Check all the terminals of all boards that have had an I/O Net

alarm occur. Make sure that all wires from the wiring harness are securely in the

correct terminal position and that the screws are tight. Correct if necessary. If I/

O Net alarm is still occurring go to Step 8.

8. Replace the Switch Board.

Chore-Tronics® 2 Control Wiring Diagrams

MT1843B 101

Backup Control Wiring (24Vdc)

Wiring Diagrams

NO NC

COM

NO NC

NONC

COM

13224V GND L1 89101112

INPUT

POWER

#2 #3 #4

#3 #2 #4 #7

#5 #6 #7

#5 #6

24V + I/O -

Relay Box

Backup Box

Figure 110. Backup Box Wiring

Wiring Diagrams Chore-Tronics® 2 Control

102 MT1843B

Fan Wiring

Mt1701-Fanwiring 10/01

TYPICAL WIRING OF OUTPUT RELAYS

RELAY IS SUPPOSED TO BE ON.

EACH RELAY'S CONTACTS ARE CLOSED WHEN THE OUTPUT THAT IS ASSIGNED TO THAT

SITUATION WHERE A FAN HAS BEEN ASSIGNED TO RELAY 4 IN THE SETUP SCREEN.

ALL OUTPUT RELAYS ARE SPST WITH DRY CONTACTS AS SHOWN. THIS SHOWS A TYPICAL

FAN A

FOR

BREAKER

CIRCUIT

NOTE:

#2 #3 #4

#3 #2 #4

FAN

#5 #6 #7

#5 #6

Figure 111. Fan Wiring

Chore-Tronics® 2 Control Wiring Diagrams

MT1843B 103

Linear Lift Wiring Diagram

#2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8

1701-Linearliftwiring 10/01

NOTE: THIS ASSUMES THE LINEAR LIFT OPENS THE INLET WHEN IT EXTENDS AND CLOSES THE INLET WHEN IT RETRACTS

L. LIFT

BREAKER

FOR

CIRCUIT

TYPICAL WIRING OF OUTPUT RELAYS

#1 #2 #3 #4

#5 #6 #7 #8

COM NO

COM

Power Unit

230 V 50/60 Hz

L1 FROM OPEN OUTPUT OF CONTROL

L1 FROM CLOSE OUTPUT OF CONTROL

RED

WHITE

BLACK

GREEN

WHITE

GROUND

RED

GREEN

BLACK GREEN BLACK

BLACK

WHITE

RED

GREEN

WHITE

RED

RETRACT #1

RETRACT EXTEND #2

EXTEND

Figure 112. Linear Lift Wiring

Wiring Diagrams Chore-Tronics® 2 Control

104 MT1843B

Turbo-Cool™ Wiring

I/O Board Wiring

Mt1701-Turbocoolwiring 10/01

SITUATION WHERE THE TURBO COOL PUMP HAS BEEN ASSIGNED TO RELAY 4 IN THE SETUP SCREEN.

T.COOL

PUMP

EACH RELAY'S CONTACTS ARE CLOSED WHEN THE OUTPUT THAT IS ASSIGNED TO THAT

ALL OUTPUT RELAYS ARE SPST WITH DRY CONTACTS AS SHOWN. THIS SHOWS A TYPICAL

NOTE:

CIRCUIT L1

T. COOL

FOR

BREAKER

RELAY IS SUPPOSED TO BE ON.

#1 #3 #2 #4 #5 #6 #8 #7

TYPICAL WIRING OF OUTPUT RELAYS

#3 #1 #2 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8

Figure 113. Turbo-Cool Wiring

AI1 AI2 AI3 AI4 24V

AI5 AI6 AI7 AI8

A19 AI10 AI11 AI12

AO1 AO2 AO3

AO4 AO5 AO6

DI5 12V DI6 DI7 DI812V

DI1 12V DI2 DI3 DI412V

FNET FNET IONET

- +

-24V+

Alarm NO NC

MAX 30V

To C-Central

To Relay Box

Static Pressure

Sensor

1842-145 12/04

Temperature

Sensors

Figure 114. I/O Board Wiring

MT1843B 105105

Brooder Wiring; 24 Volt, for 120 Volt AC Supply:

250 VA Transformer runs up to 40 Brooders (Pilot)

250 VA Transformer runs up to 18 Brooders(DSI)

Zone Three

THERMOSTAT

Zone One

WHITE WIRE (TH)

BLACK WIRE (TR)

TRTH TH

TH TR TRTH

BLACK WIRE (TR)

WHITE WIRE (TH)

BACK-UP

12V DC

24V AC OR

24V AC

BROODER

TR TR

BROODER

TH TR

24V AC

24V AC OR

12V DC

Zone Two

WHITE WIRE (TH)

BLACK WIRE (TR)

(NOTE: USE 14-2 ROMAX WIRE)

BLACK WIRE (TR)

WHITE WIRE (TH)

Zone Four

24V AC OR

12V DC

TR TH

24V AC OR

12V DC

TR TH

24V AC

TR TH TH

BROODER

24V AC

TR TH TR TH

24V AC

BROODERBROODER

#2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8

Mt1701-Brooderwiring 01/02

TYPICAL WIRING OF OUTPUT RELAYS

Power Pack

Dual Zone

#1 #2 #3 #4

MAIN POWER

ZONE 2

ZONE 1

BATTERY BACK-UP WILL NOT OPERATE

SPARK IGNITION BROODERS

BATTERY

12V DC

#7 #5 #6 #8

WARNING:

120V AC

WHITE

BLACK

CHARGER

12V DC

BLACK

RED

TRICKLE

120V AC

BACK-UP POWER SUPPL

ALIGATOR CLAMP FOR

See Dual Zone Power Pack Manual for Wiring

Figure 115. Brooder Wiring

Chore-Tronics® 2 Control Improving Lightning Surge Suppression

MT1843B 106

Lightning can be a very destructive and expensive phenomenon. It does not always

take a direct “hit” for lightning to cause extensive damage to electrical equipment.

The Chore-Tronics® 2 Controls do have components that help suppress and/or isolate

power surges such as lightning. These components many times will protect the

controls from the power surge or at least keep the damage isolated to one board on

the control. However, more direct strikes or strikes that hit network wires such as

alarm wires to phone dialers or the C-Central network can cause damage to numerous

boards in numerous controls. If the farm is located in a lightning prone area or if there

is a network of wires connecting all Chore-Tronics® controls together (such as C-

Central or an alarm system), then additional lightning protection should be

considered. These products are available from Chore-Time. The products available

will be discussed later in this section. It should also be noted that a back-up system

consisting of mechanical back-up thermostats be installed in the event of a control

failure. Chore-Time has a back-up box available (Part Number 40727).

Before obtaining lightning suppression devices, first check the system grounding of

each house/room. Every building needs to have its own ground rod and that ground

rod must be driven deep enough into the ground that it will have good contact year

round. Please check with the local electrician and/or electrical inspector for specific

ground rod requirements in your area. In some areas one ground rod may not be

sufficient to provided a good ground to earth, in that case an electrician should be

consulted to find alternate ways of obtaining a good Earth ground. Again, be sure to

check with a qualified electrician for grounding requirements.

Once a good grounding system has been established, if lightning is still a concern,

surge suppressors should be considered. It is recommended that there be a suppressor

installed at the main distribution panel for the farm (Chore-Time Part Number 47663)

and a suppressor installed on the service panel of each house/room (Part Number

47662). If C-Central and/or an alarm system is used then there should be a low

voltage suppressor (Part Number 47660) installed at every control and a telephone

line suppressor (Part Number 47661) installed at the phone line on the farm. See

Figures 116 through 118 on the following pages for the wiring diagrams and more

information on location and installation of these devices.

Installing these devices does not guarantee that the farm will not be struck by lightning or

that equipment will not be damaged from lightning strikes. However, they will greatly

increase the amount of protection already there, and thus will reduce the chances of having

lightning damage occur.

Improving Lightning Surge Suppression

Improving Lightning Surge Suppression Chore-Tronics® 2 Control

107 MT1843B

47662 Farm Main Service Panel Surge Suppressor Wiring

Diagram

47663 House Main Service Panel Surge Suppressor Wiring

Mt1701-056 012/01

P/N 47663 Main Panel

Surge Supressor

Black

Ground Bus

Green

Black

To ground rod

within 10 ft.

Main Service Panel (1 per farm)

Connect to any of the

individual house circuit

breakers.

Figure 116. Service Panel Surge Supressor Wiring

P/N 47662 Service Panel

Surge Suppresser Green

Can be Connected to exhisting

220 Breaker or you can use a Breaker

dedicated to the Surge Suppressor

Mt1701-057 012/01

Note: This assumes the ground and

neutral are not bonded in each House

Service Panel in each House

To ground rod

within 10 ft.

Ground Bus

Green

Black

White

Figure 117. Main Service Panel Surge Supressor Wiring

Chore-Tronics® 2 Control Improving Lightning Surge Suppression

MT1843B 108

47660 FNET/ALARM & 47661 Telephone Line Surge Suppressor Wiring

ALARM

FNET

ALARM

FNET

ALARM

FNET

ALARM

FNET

OUT

Ground Wire Ground Wire Ground Wire Ground Wire

OUT

I/O Board I/O Board I/O Board I/O Board

Control

ControlControlControl

Interface

Box Telephone

Dialer

Part No 47661

Telephone Line

Surge Suppressor

Ground Connection From the Telephone

Company

Part No. 47660

FNET/ALARM

Surge Suppressor

Typical

3' Optimal Typ.

Figure 118. FNET Alarm and Telephone Line Surge Supressor Wiring

Note: There must be a ground rod within 10 ft. of the Ground Terminal of each

Surge Suppressor. The wire size from the Suppressor to the ground rod should

be 12 gauge or larger.

Itemized Parts Chore-Tronics® 2 Control

109 MT1843B

Itemized Parts

734

Chore-Tronics® 2 Control Parts Listing

MT1843B 110

Parts Listing

Item Description Part No. Item Description Part No.

1 Electric Box 14 x 16 42684 16 10 Pin 400 mm Flat Cable 49746

2 Bottom Plate 49606 17 Aluminum Hinge 49482

3 I/O Board 49984 18 Main Box Decal 2529-839

4 Power Supply 49649 19 Cover Plate (Not Shown) 41323

5 Static Pressure Sensor 44743 20 Temperature Sensor 40741

6 Grounding Rail 43384-2 21 Terminal Strip 34925-3

7 Top Plate 49521 22 Set-up Key Plug 49724

8 HI Basic Board 49983 23 32-40 Relay Top Plate 49491

9 Display 49651 24 IMSCM.16 Board 49673

10 KB Board 49652 25 IMSCM.8 Board 49672

11 FUNC Board 49674 26 Relay Box Cover Plate (Not Shown) 41323

12 Electric Box Lid (Not Shown) 42683 27 RM.8 Board 49646

13 Control Box Latch 30862 28 Relay Mount Assembly 41326

14 Control Box Latch Pivot 30863 29 Relay Box Front Decal 2529-682

15 20 Pin 70mm Flat Cable 49745

Extra Parts and Kits Chore-Tronics® 2 Control

111 MT1843B

Analog Input Add-On Kit (Part No. 49663)

Digital Input Add-On Kit (Part No. 49665)

Expansion Board Kit (Part No. 49667)

32 to 40 Output Update Kit (Part No. 49669)

Extra Parts and Kits

Item Description Part No.

1 SRS Board Spacer 48742

2 #6-32 x .5" Phil. Pan Head Screw 35367

3 AI.4 Analog Input 49664

4 AI.4 Terminal Strip Decal 2526-461

Item Description Part No.

1 SRS Board Spacer 48742

2 #6-32 x .5" Phil. Pan Head Screw 35367

3 DI.4 Analog Input 49666

4 I/O Terminal Strip 6 Decal 2526-455

Item Description Part No.

1 SRS Board Spacer 48742

2 #6-32 x .5" Phil. Pan Head Screw 35367

3 12C Board 49668

4 10 Pin 250mm Flat Cable 48760

Item Description Part No.

1 .75" Nylatch Standoff 42530

2 HH #8 x 1.25" Screw 43425

3 .75" Nylon Spacer 46103

4 RM.8 Board 49646

5 Decorative 9mm Toggle Switch Nut 42803

6 IMSCM.8 Red Board 49656

7 .75 x .75 Closed Cell Sponge 49244

8 Model 40 Relay Box Wiring Harness 49747

9 10 Pin 250mm Flat Cable 48760

Chore-Tronics® 2 Control Extra Parts and Kits

MT1843B 112

40 to 56 Output Update Kit (Part No. 49839)

IMSCM.8 Red Repair Board (Part No. 49672)

IMSCM.16 Red Repair Board (Part No. 49673)

FUNC Repair Board (Part No. 49674)

Item Description Part No.

1 External Power Relay Supply 49660

2 41-56 Output Relay Box 49644

Item Description Part No.

1 IMSCM.8 Red Board 49656

2 .75 x .75 Closed Cell Sponge 49244

Item Description Part No.

1 IMSCM.16 Red Board 49645

2 .75 x .75 Closed Cell Sponge 49244

Item Description Part No.

1 Blank FUNC Board 49653

2 FUNC Board Decal 2526-459

Input Wiring Assignment Diagram Chore-Tronics® 2 Control

113 MT1843B

Use this diagram, which is a copy of the Input Wiring Assignment Decal, located in

the Main Box, to record where each Input is wired to the Control.

Input Wiring Assignment Diagram

DI 2

DI 6

DI 8

DI 7

DI 4

DI 5

DI 3

Input #

Board #

AI 6

AI 10

AI 12

DI 1

AI 11

AI 8

AI 9

AI 7

Static Pressure

Input Assigned To...

AI 2 Sensor 2

AI 4

AI 5

AI 3 Sensor 3

AI 1 Sensor 1

Chore-Tronics® 2 Control Technical Specifications

MT1843B 114

Ambient Operating Temperature Range... 14°F (-10°C) to 122°F (50°C)

Set Temperature Range…. 32°F (4.4°C) to 120°F (48.9°C)

Timer Ranges….

Timer 1 & Timer 2: 0 to 2000 seconds on/0 to 2000 seconds off.

Min Vent Timer: 30-2000 or 0 seconds on/60-2000 or 0 seconds off.

Stir On Time: 0-Min Vent off time.

Supply Voltage………85-264 Vac 50-60hz

Output Relays

Contacts……..SPST Normally Open Contacts

Voltage………250 Vac max

Load………….1 HP@ 240

.5 HP @ 120 Vac

1000 W Incandescent Light Load @ 120 Vac

External Power Output

Voltage………24 Vdc +/- 1.5V

Temperature Sensors

NTC Thermister range: -30°C to 50°C/-22°F to 122°F; 10 Kilo ohms @ 77°F +/- .7°F

Sensor Wire / PC Wire…….20 gauge single Twisted Pair Wire, 1 twist every 2

inches, unshielded wire. Use of Chore-Time part number 42208 strongly

recommended.

Potentiometer (2-wire)…………… 0-10KW 10-turns (Natural Ventilation Only)

Static Pressure Sensor (3-wire)…………….0-.4 inches w.c. range

0-10v (with resistor installed)

Relative Humidity Sensor (3-wire)……..0-100% RH range

0-5 V signal

Pulsed Water Meter (2-wire)…….Closed contact trigger, No voltage Input

Low Water Pressure Switch…….Low Pressure Reverse-Action Switch.

Settings (on/off) 10/5 PSIG

FNET Data Voltage Range (C-Central)…….+/-5 V

Alarm Relay

Voltage…..30 Vac

50 Vdc

Current.... .5 A @ 30 Vac

.5 A @ 30 Vdc

Technical Specifications

Chore-Tronics® 2 Control Technical Specifications

MT1843B 115

Revisions to this Manual

Page No. Description of Change

Various Updated manual, added Backup Control Wiring, Alternative (RH) wiring, Control operation overview

Contact your nearby Chore-Time distributor or representative for additional parts and information.

CTB Inc.

P.O. Box 2000 • Milford, Indiana 46542-2000 • U.S.A.

Phone (574) 658-4101 • Fax (877) 730-8825

E-Mail: ctb@ctbinc.com • Internet: http//www.ctbinc.com

Printed in the U.S.A.

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