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Airstream Cumberland EXPERT LA User Manual

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EXPERT LA
USER'S MANUAL
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Misting
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Cool cell
0-10V
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Clock 2
Alarm
Clean Mode
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Open
Tunnel 2
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Tunnel 1
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Curtain 2
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Curtain 1
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Inlet 2
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  • Page 1 Temperature Controller EXPERT LA USER’S MANUAL Alarm Clean Mode Light Open Tunnel 2 Close Open Tunnel 1 Close Open Curtain 2 Close Open Curtain 1 Close Open Vent Door/ Inlet 2 Close Open Vent Door/ Inlet 1 Close Main Menu Page- Adjust Misting...
  • Page 2 EXPERT LA NOTICE Every effort has been made to ensure that this manual is complete, accurate and up-to-date. The information contained in it is however subject to change without notice due to further developments. EXPERT LA rev.00...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    EXPERT LA TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ............6 Precautions ................6 Symbols of the Manual ............. 6 Controller’s Overview .............. 7 MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS........10 Installing the Controller on the Wall .......... 10 Connections ................. 10 2.2.1 Main Wiring ..................10 2.2.2 Alarm Connection .................
  • Page 4 EXPERT LA TEMPERATURE & PRESSURE SETTINGS ..... 32 Temperature Set Point ............32 Static Pressure Set Points ............33 Temperature Set Point Curve ..........34 5.3.1 Principle of operation ................34 5.3.2 Curve Settings ..................35 5.3.3 Curve Offset ..................36 VENTILATION &...
  • Page 5 EXPERT LA CLOCK OUTPUTS ............ 66 RH COMPENSATION ..........67 ALARMS ..............69 11.1 Alarm Log ................69 11.2 Alarm Conditions ..............70 11.3 Alarm Settings ..............71 MONITORING FUNCTIONS ........72 12.1 Current Conditions ..............72 12.2 Run Time Histories ..............72 12.3 History Menus ..............

  • Page 6: Introduction

    EXPERT LA INTRODUCTION Symbols of the Manual Precautions Caution. Read the following text care- fully. It contains important pieces of We strongly recommend installing information which, if ignored, may supplementary natural ventilation as cause the controller to operate im- well as a backup thermostat on at least properly.

  • Page 7: Controller's Overview

    EXPERT LA Controller’s Overview The EXPERT LA is an electronic device used for environmental control in livestock buildings. It com- bines sidewall, natural and tunnel ventilation into one powerful system. The EXPERT LA can control the following inputs and outputs: OUTPUTS: INPUTS: 4 heating stages;...
  • Page 8 EXPERT LA MAIN FEATURES: VERY LARGE LCD DISPLAY 0-10V OUTPUT The controller has 2 internal 0-10V outputs. The A large LCD screen provides an efficient interface first 0-10V output can either be used to control an for displaying, monitoring and adjusting the param- air inlet or variable-speed fans and the second out- eters.
  • Page 9 EXPERT LA BACKUP BATTERY A backup battery allows the unit to keep time in case of a power failure. OVERLOAD AND OVERVOLTAGE PROTECTION Resettable fuses are provided at low-voltage inputs of the controller to protect its circuitry in the case of an overload or overvoltage.

  • Page 10: Mounting Instructions

    EXPERT LA MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS 2.2.2 Alarm Connection There are two types of alarms on the market. One type activates when current is cut off at its input; Installing the Controller on the other type of alarm activates when current is supplied at its input.

  • Page 11: User Interface

    EXPERT LA USER INTERFACE Location of the Controls Menu Main Menus Display Selectors Screen Alarm Clean Mode Light Open Tunnel 2 Close Open Tunnel 1 Close Open Curtain 2 Close Open Curtain 1 Close Open Vent Door/ Inlet 2 Close Open Vent Door/ Inlet 1...

  • Page 12: Parameter Adjustment

    EXPERT LA Language Selection • Back Press BACK to return to the previous menu. The user interface of the controller can be displayed • Main LCD Screen in multiple languages. Follow these steps to change The large LCD screen is used to display the the language selection: various parameters and menus.

  • Page 13: Led Meaning

    EXPERT LA LED Meaning MEANING An alarm condition is active. Solid LED: A corrective action is required. ALARM An alarm condition occurred Flashing LED: but no longer exists. CLEAN MODE Solid LED: Clean mode is active. LIGHTS Solid LED: Lights are ON. Open Solid LED: tunnel door #2 is opening.

  • Page 14: Installation Setup

    EXPERT LA INSTALLATION SETUP Password The controller has three levels of password access: Setting the Time & Date User 1 password [1-1-1-1] This password provides access to temperature set points, minimum ventilation settings and to the ani- Select: mal count menu. If many password levels are used, the controller automatically selects this user level Main menu after 15 minutes of inactivity.

  • Page 15: Entering/Changing The Password

    EXPERT LA 4.2.1 Entering/Changing the Password 4.2.2 Retreiving a Lost Password Follow these steps to retrieve a lost password: Select: Main menu Setup * Select: User Main menu Password Setup * User A password may be required to access this menu. Password Main menu User Password**...

  • Page 16: Controller Programs

    EXPERT LA Controller Programs Program definition Programs are an assembly of settings (tempera- Refer to the Installation Setup section of this ture settings, relay assignment, probe assignment, manual to set the number of programs in use and to enable or disable the automatic etc.) that can be enabled at different moment of program switch (section 4.5).

  • Page 17: Copying & Pasting Programs

    EXPERT LA Show settings of: 4.3.2 Copying & Pasting Programs Even when a program is running you can still Use the copy-paste function to duplicate all param- display parameter settings of other programs eter settings associated to a program onto another without changing the program in use.

  • Page 18: Measuring Units

    EXPERT LA Measuring Units Select the measuring units as follows: Main menu Setup Select: User Units Unit Selection Main menu Time Display AM/PM Setup* Temperature Deg F Water Liter User Static Pressure “WC Units A password may be required to access this menu (sec. 4.2). to navigate •...

  • Page 19: Installation Setup

    EXPERT LA Installation Setup The following section shows how to customize the controller for your particular application. It explains how to enable and set the outputs of your control- ler. Normally, this setup needs to be done only once. Main menu Setup Select: User...
  • Page 20 EXPERT LA 0-10V output Main menu Select “Yes” to enable the 0-10V output. Setup This output can either be used to control an User air inlet or a variable fan stage. Install. Installation Vent door/inlet 1-2 mode Use 0-10V Output Vent Door/Inlet 1 Mode Time Vent doors (inlets) can operate in two dif-...
  • Page 21 EXPERT LA Whisker switch Main menu Whisker switches tell the controller when Setup natural ventilation curtains are sufficiently User opened. Select “Yes” to enable the whisker Install. switch input of each curtain or select “No” Installation if these switches are not used. Use Curtain 1 Compens? Use Curtain 1 Whisker? [This parameter is common to all programs].
  • Page 22 EXPERT LA Main menu Use password? Setup Select “Yes” to enable the password pro- User tection or “No” to disable it. Install. Installation [This parameter is common to all programs]. Use Temperature Curves? Number of Programs Use password level? Switch Program by Age Switch Program by OutT Select the default user level used by the Use Password?

  • Page 23: Rh Compensation Setup

    EXPERT LA RH Compensation Setup The controller offers different ways to compen- sate for high and low relative humidity (RH) levels in the barn. This section shows how to enable the desired RH compensation functions. Main menu Select: Setup User Main menu RH Compens RH Compensation...

  • Page 24: Probe Setup

    EXPERT LA Probe Setup 4.7.1 Probe Activation Follow these steps to enable or disable the probe inputs. Main menu Select: Setup Main menu User Probes Setup* Probe Selection User Number of Inside Probe Use Inside RH Probe? Probes Use Outside RH Probe? # Water Meter Nb Outside T°...

  • Page 25: Probe & Water Meter Calibration

    EXPERT LA 4.7.2 Probe & Water Meter Calibration You can slightly adjust the reading of each probe input in order to obtain accurate and uniform read- ings from all probes. In addition, if a water meter is used, you must calibrate its water flow rate. Main menu Setup User...

  • Page 26: Probe Assignment

    EXPERT LA 4.7.3 Probe Assignment Some outputs of the controller (heaters, 0-10V Probe Set 2 output and curtains) operate according to the av- In tunnel ventilation, some changes in airflow pat- erage temperature measured by chosen tempera- terns can distort the room temperature calculation. ture probes.

  • Page 27: Relay Assignment

    EXPERT LA Relay Assignment • Proceed in similar fashion to assign relays to each output in use: 4.8.1 Assigning Relays to the Outputs • Fan stages 2-12: Fan stages can either activate regular on/off re- You must assign On/Off relays to each output of lays and/or timer-based relays.

  • Page 28: Assigning Min.ventilation Relays

    EXPERT LA 4.8.2 Assigning Min.Ventilation Relays This procedure shows how to assign on/off relays to minimum ventilation cycles. Chosen relays will switch during the “On Time” portion of minimum ventilation cycles. Refer to section 6.1 for further information about minimum ventilation cycles. Select: Main menu Min.

  • Page 29: Night Settings

    EXPERT LA Night Settings Night functions allow changing the target room temperature and the minimum ventilation level when the night comes. Main menu Setup User Select: Day/Night Day Night Settings Main menu Night SetPoint? Day Time 6:00A h:m Setup* NightTime 6:00P h:m Transition 60 min...

  • Page 30: Clean Mode

    EXPERT LA 4.10 Clean Mode Clean mode set point The clean mode is used to interrupt regular opera- tions of the controller when the room is empty. In clean mode, the fans that are used to provide When this mode is enabled, the controller simply minimum ventilation and the heaters operate ac- provides a minimum level of heat and a minimum cording to the clean mode set point: heaters turn...

  • Page 31: Test Mode

    EXPERT LA 4.11 Test Mode 4.12 Version The test mode is used to simulate temperature This menu shows the version number of your con- changes and to verify the controller’s performances. troller program. This piece of information is useful When the test is enabled, all outputs of the con- to get technical support.

  • Page 32: Temperature & Pressure Settings

    EXPERT LA TEMPERATURE & Current set point This is the current temperature set point in PRESSURE SETTINGS use. This value cannot be changed; to modify the set point, change the day or night set points below. Temperature Set Point Day set point Set the temperature set point that is used The temperature set point is a target temperature during the day (this set point is used all day...

  • Page 33: Static Pressure Set Points

    EXPERT LA Static Pressure Set Points The high & low static pressure set points are the limits above and below which pressure-based air inlets (such as vent doors or tunnel doors) open or close. The controller allows using up to 3 different set point groups;...

  • Page 34: Temperature Set Point Curve

    EXPERT LA Temperature Set Point Curve 5.3.1 Principle of operation Notes The controller can automatically adjust the target Certain restrictions apply to reduce the room temperature (day set point) over time by us- risk of errors: ing a curve. - The highest possible day number is 450. A curve is composed of 10 steps.

  • Page 35: Curve Settings

    EXPERT LA 5.3.2 Curve Settings Main menu Set Points SetP Curve Temperature Curve Program 1 Select: Cur. Day 0 day Set Point 70.0 °F 78.0 °F Main menu 75.0 °F 70.0 °F 65.0 °F Set Points 63.0 °F 61.0 °F SetP Curve* 60.0 °F 60.0 °F...

  • Page 36: Curve Offset

    EXPERT LA 5.3.3 Curve Offset The curve offset parameter allows you to adjust the value of all curve points while the curve is run- ning. Main menu Select: Set Point Main menu SetP Curve Set Points Set Points Current 75.5 °F Set Point 70.0 °F Night...

  • Page 37: Ventilation & Cooling

    EXPERT LA VENTILATION & COOLING 6.1.2 Minimum Ventilation Settings Select: Minimum Ventilation Main menu 6.1.1 Minimum Ventilation Cycles Min. Vent. Definition Minimum ventilation cycles are activated when the Main menu average room temperature is below the start tem- Min. Vent. perature of fan stage 1.

  • Page 38: Minimum Ventilation Curve

    EXPERT LA 6.1.3 M i ni m um Vent i l at i on Cur ve The controller has a curve function which allows Notes increasing the “On Time” portion of minimum ven- Certain restrictions apply to reduce the tilation cycles with time. risk of errors: A curve is composed of 10 steps.

  • Page 39: Curve Settings

    EXPERT LA Main menu 6.1.4 Curve Settings Min. Vent. Vent Curve Minimum Vent Curve Program 1 Select: Cur. Day 0 day On Time 15 sec Main menu 15 sec 15 sec Min. Vent. 15 sec 15 sec 15 sec Vent Curve* 15 sec 15 sec 15 sec...

  • Page 40: Fan Stages

    EXPERT LA Fan Stages 6.2.1 Principle of Operation The controller has 12 fan stages which operate in adjusted, all the consecutive values are adjusted a sequence to increase the level of ventilation as by the same amount. For example, if the set point the room temperature increases.

  • Page 41: Stage 1 Ramping (Transition Between Min. Vent. & Stage 1)

    EXPERT LA 6.2.2 Stage 1 Ramping (Transition between Min. Vent. & Stage 1) The controller can gradually increase (or decrease) perature increases to allow a smooth progression the running time of the fans to smooth out the (from point A to point B) up to full operation of the transition from the minimum ventilation cycle to fans when the set point + differential 1 is reached full operation of stage 1 fans.

  • Page 42: Fan Stage Settings

    EXPERT LA 6.2.3 Fan Stage Settings Main menu Start/Stop Fan Stages Select: Fan Stage Start / Stop Stage 1 Start 70.0 °F Main menu Stop 69.0 °F Differential 2.0 °F Stage 2 Start 72.0 °F Start/Stop* Stop 71.0 °F Stage 3 Start 74.0 °F Fan Stages Stop...

  • Page 43: 0-10V Ventilation Outputs

    EXPERT LA Settings 6.2.4 0-10V Ventilation Outputs The controller has a 0-10V output which can ei- ther be used to control an air inlet or variable-speed Select: fans. To operate this output, the controller refers Main menu to the average temperature reading of probes that are assigned to the 0-10V output (see sec.

  • Page 44: Natural Ventilation Curtains

    EXPERT LA Natural Ventilation Curtains The controller can control 2 natural ventilation cur- Natural ventilation is disabled when the average tains. To operate these curtains, the controller re- temperature decreases of 5°F (2.8°C) below the fers to the average temperature reading of the curtain's closing temperature or when tunnel ven- probes that are assigned to each curtain (see sec.

  • Page 45: Natural Ventilation Settings

    EXPERT LA 6.3.2 Natural Ventilation Settings Main menu Start/Stop Natural Curtain 1 Select: Natural Curtain 1 Settings Main menu Initial Open at 80.0 °F Start Close at 78.0 °F Start Open at 82.0 °F Start/Stop* Initial Time 20 sec Open Time 15 sec Natural** Close Time...

  • Page 46: Curtain Compensation

    EXPERT LA 6.3.3 Curtain Compensation 6.3.4 Stopping Fans in Natural Vent. The controller can slightly adjust opening of the Whisker switches are used to stop some on/off and curtains as a function of outside temperature: as variable-speed fan outputs when the controller is in the outside temperature increases, the controller natural ventilation.

  • Page 47: Purge

    EXPERT LA 6.3.5 Purge The purge function allows opening natural ventilation curtains on a short period of time Purge Cycles to purge the air continuously. Curtain position Purge Cycle Principle of operation When a purge cycle starts, both curtains open during their respective Purge Move Time.

  • Page 48: Tunnel Doors

    EXPERT LA Minimum age Tunnel Doors A minimum age can be specified to avoid entering in tunnel ventilation when the animals are too The controller can control the opening of 2 tunnel young. This feature is optional and can only be used doors as a function of the static pressure level or if age-based functions are enabled in the Installa- as a function of the average temperature in the...

  • Page 49: Temperature-Based Tunnel Doors

    EXPERT LA 6.4.2 Temperature-Based Tunnel Doors Beginning of tunnel ventilation Opening times The activation of tunnel ventilation is linked with The user must associate an opening of the tunnel the activation of a user-defined fan stage: when the door to each tunnel fan stage. When a tunnel fan stage starts, tunnel doors open according to the start temperature of that fan stage is reached, the opening time associated to that stage.

  • Page 50: Tunnel Door Settings

    EXPERT LA 6.4.3 Tunnel Door Settings Main menu Select: Start/Stop Main menu Tunnel Tunnel Settings Start/Stop* First Stage: Probe Set 2 at Stage: Tunnel** Close Vents at Stage Min. Outdoor Temp. 40.0 °F Minimum Age: 50 day Tunnel 1 Opening Time A password may be required to access this menu.

  • Page 51: Vent Doors (Inlets)

    EXPERT LA Vent Doors (Inlets) The controller can control the opening of two vent door (inlet) outputs. These vent doors (inlets) either open and close as a function of temperature or as a function of static pressure. The following sections explain how vent doors (in- lets) operate depending on their operating mode: - Temperature-based, using a timer;...

  • Page 52: Timer-Based Vent Doors (Inlets)

    EXPERT LA Over-opening 6.5.1 Timer-based Vent Doors (Inlets) A supplementary stage can be defined in order to continue opening vent doors (inlets) beyond the ac- 6.5.1.1 Principle of Operation tivation temperature of the last ventilation stage. This over-opening stage is used to direct the airflow When timer-based vent doors (inlets) are used, you more efficiently during periods of warm weather.

  • Page 53: Timer-Based Vent Door (Inlet) Settings

    EXPERT LA 6.5.1.2 Timer-based Vent Door (Inlet) Settings Main menu Vent/Inlet Select: Vent Door/ Vent Door /Inlet 1 Settings Inlet 2 Position Main menu Test Mode 72.3 °F Auto Reset Openings Closed Vent/Inlet* Stage 1 10 % Stage 2 20 % Vent door / Inlet 1 is already displayed;...

  • Page 54: Resetting The Actuator's Position

    EXPERT LA 6.5.1.3 Resetting the Actuator’s Position Select: The controller needs to reset the actuator’s posi- Main menu tion at regular intervals to make sure the vent door (inlet) position is always accurate. This reset is per- Vent/Inlet* formed automatically according to one of these two Auto-Reset** methods: Accessible if at least one vent door (inlet) output enabled in...

  • Page 55: Static-Pressure-Based Vent Doors (Inlets)

    EXPERT LA 6.5.2 Static-Pressure-Based Vent Doors (Inlets) 6.5.2.1 Principle of Operation Pre-Opening Delay Static-pressure-based vent doors (inlets) open or close as a function of the static pressure level in the In minimum ventilation, vent doors (inlets) open dur- room. They open when the static pressure level ex- ing the “Pre-opening delay”...

  • Page 56: Static-Pressure-Based Vent Door (Inlet) Settings

    EXPERT LA 6.5.2.2 Static-Pressure-Based Vent Door (Inlet) Settings Main menu Vent/Inlet Select: Vent Door/ Vent Door /Inlet 1 Settings Inlet 2 Main menu Wind Effect Delay 0:30 m:s Auto Reset PreOpening 15 sec Vent/Inlet* Vent door / Inlet 1 is already displayed; press Vent door / Inlet 2 to display parameter set- tings of the second inlet.

  • Page 57: 0-10V Air Inlet

    EXPERT LA 0-10V Air Inlet Over-opening A supplementary stage can be programmed in or- der to continue opening the inlet beyond the activa- The first 0-10V output of the controller can either tion temperature of the last ventilation stage. This be used to control an air inlet or variable-speed fans.
  • Page 58 EXPERT LA Settings Stage #x Assign an inlet opening (in %) to each fan stage in use. Select: Over-Opening Settings: Main menu Opening Start/Stop* Assign an inlet position to the over- 0-10V** opening stage. Bandwidth A password may be required to access this menu. Set the temperature range over which Accessible if a 0-10V inlet output is enabled in the Installa- the inlet gradually opens from the posi-...

  • Page 59: Cool Cells

    EXPERT LA Cool Cells Settings The controller can control one cool cell output. This Select: cooling system reduces the air temperature by evaporation of water into the air stream. Main menu Start/Stop* Principle of operation Cool Cells** The cool cell output can either operate according to the inside temperature or outside temperature: it starts running in timer mode when the inside (or A password may be required to access this menu.

  • Page 60: Misting Output

    EXPERT LA Misting Output The controller can control one misting output. When Start and stop temperatures of the misting output the room temperature reaches the start tempera- are related to the set point. This means that when ture of the output, mist units are activated and run the set point changes, these temperatures are ad- in timer mode according to their minimum timer justed accordingly.
  • Page 61 EXPERT LA Settings Main menu Select: Start/Stop Main menu Misting Misting Settings Start/Stop* Temperature 85.0 °F Off Temperature 83.0 °F Misting ** Minimum On Time 15 sec Minimum Off Time 900 sec Maximum Temperature 87.0 °F Maximum On Time 180 sec Maximum Off Time 900 sec A password may be required to access this menu.

  • Page 62: Heating

    EXPERT LA HEATING Settings Select: The controller can control up to 8 independent heat- ing outputs. Each heating output operates accord- Main menu ing to its start and stop temperature. Refer to sec- Start/Stop* tion 4.5 to enable heating outputs. Heaters Reference Temperature: Start/stop temperatures are related to the set point.

  • Page 63: Lights

    EXPERT LA LIGHTS The controller has one 0-10V output that can be Light Cycles: used to control the light intensity. Additional lights Up to 6 different light cycles can be performed in can also be connected to On/Off relays: these lights the course of a light program.
  • Page 64 EXPERT LA Light Settings Main menu Start/Stop Select: Lights Light Settings Program X Main menu 7 days Lights on 24 hours? Minimum intensity 20 % Start/Stop Sunrise 2 min Sunset 2 min Lights* Number of cycles Cycle Cycle 1 Select the desired light program Start Time 12:00A Stop Time...
  • Page 65 EXPERT LA Cycle Selection: Main menu Select the desired light cycle. All of the fol- Start/Stop lowing parameters are related to this cycle: Lights Light Settings Program X Start Time: 7 days Lights on 24 hours? Set the time at which the selected cycle Minimum intensity 20 % starts.

  • Page 66: Clock Outputs

    EXPERT LA CLOCK OUTPUTS Settings The controller has 2 outputs to control various de- vices using the real-time clock. These clock output can use up to 12 timer cycles. Select: A clock output starts when the On Time of a timer Main menu is reached;...

  • Page 67: Rh Compensation

    EXPERT LA RH COMPENSATION • High RH compensation with cool cells & misting outputs: If RH levels are too high, the controller can The controller offers different way to compensate stop the misting output and/or cool cell out- for high/low relative humidity (RH) levels in the put.
  • Page 68 EXPERT LA Settings Heater compensation The timer used by heating outputs is made of an On Time and of a Cycle Time. Heating outputs run Select: during the On Time then stop until the end of the Cycle Time. The On Time portion of this cycle in- Main menu creases as RH levels increase.

  • Page 69: Alarms

    EXPERT LA ALARMS Display Meaning Low Temp Alarm Low temperature alarm High Temp Alarm High temperature alarm When an alarm occurs, the controller lights up the Low Pressure Alarm Low static pressure alarm alarm pilot light, displays letters “AL” on the LED High Pressure Alarm High static pressure alarm display, and post the alarm condition into the alarm...

  • Page 70: Alarm Conditions

    EXPERT LA 11.2 Alarm Conditions Temperature Alarms Temperature Alarms in Clean Mode The diagram below shows how temperature alarms The controller can monitor low temperature alarms are detected. when it is in clean mode. If this alarm condition is used, the controller sounds an alarm when the tem- perature falls below low alarm limit that is associ- When the average room temperature exceeds the ated to the clean mode.

  • Page 71: Alarm Settings

    EXPERT LA 11.3 Alarm Settings Critical temperature: Set the absolute tem- perature above which an alarm is set off. Accessible if an outside temperature probe is enabled (section 4.7.1). Select: Main menu • Water spill limit Specify the maximum amount of water that can Start/Stop* be consumed by each water meter per 15 min- Alarms...

  • Page 72: Monitoring Functions

    EXPERT LA MONITORING FUNCTIONS 12.2 Run Time Histories Monitoring menus contain the daily run time of the feeders & heaters. The controller keeps these daily 12.1 Current Conditions run times in memory for 75 days and logs these values into monitoring menus at midnight. The current condition menu gives a quick view of the actual conditions in the barn.

  • Page 73: History Menus

    EXPERT LA 12.3 History Menus History menus give a daily record of probe read- Main menu ings and of the animal count. These pieces of infor- History mation are logged into history menus at midnight. Ambient T° History Menu Refer to section 13.2 to consult run time histories Probe T°...

  • Page 74: Animal Age & Count

    EXPERT LA 12.4 Animal Age & Count • Set the following parameters: • Animal age Animal age The animal age can be adjusted from -5 days Some parameters of the controller can automati- to 450 days. Negative day values are used cally change over time as the animals grow up to prepare the house before letting the ani- (curves, programs &...

  • Page 75: Automatic Reminder

    EXPERT LA 12.5 Automatic Reminder Main menu Setup The controller can display warning messages at User regular intervals. The automatic reminder allows Warning Warning message settings you to associate a warning message to a servicing Show Warning1 every 10 days activity for instance then decide the frequency at Show Warning2 every 100 days...

  • Page 76: Technical Specifications

    EXPERT LA TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Type ............ EXPERT LA Main supply fuse F25 ......1A, fast-blow Mains supply/frequency ......120/240 VAC, 50/60Hz 0-10V outputs ........0-10Vdc, 30mA source max. Precision on 0-10V outputs ...... ±1 % 14Vdc output ........14 VDC ±10%, regulated, 250 mA max. Alarm contact ........

  • Page 77: Memory Card

    EXPERT LA MEMORY CARD 14.2 Access the Transfer Menu 14.1 Principle of Operation Unscrew the screws located on the The memory card allows you to upgrade the firm- controller's front panel then open the panel. ware or software of your controller without loos- ing your parameter settings (firmware and/or soft- Insert the memory card in the connector lo- ware upgrade).

  • Page 78: Configuration Transfer

    EXPERT LA 14.3 Configuration Transfer You can save your controller’s configuration on the card or you can install a new configuration into your controller. Note that it is now possible to in- Configuration Files (*.cfg) stall a specific component of the configuration with- Configuration files are a set of instructions that out affecting the other component.

  • Page 79: Firmware Update

    EXPERT LA 14.4 Firmware Update • Press “Select” to get information about the selected firmware file (*.fir). Firmware Files (*.fir) Main Menu The controller’s firmware contains instructions and data responsible for controlling the controller. When Card/Ctrl a new firmware version is available, you can install Firmware it in your controller by downloading a firmware file FIRMWARE UPDATE...

  • Page 80: Worksheets

    EXPERT LA WORKSHEETS CLIENT Name: _______________________________________________ Address: _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ City: _______________________________________________ Tel.: _______________________________________________ Fax: _______________________________________________ E-mail: _______________________________________________ INSTALLER Name: _______________________________________________ Address: _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ City: _______________________________________________ Tel.: _______________________________________________ Fax: _______________________________________________ E-mail: _______________________________________________ EXPERT LA rev.00...

  • Page 81: Relay Assignment Template

    EXPERT LA 15.1 Relay Assignment Template PROGRAM 1 Output #: 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 Heater 4 Hi Fire Heater 4 Heater 3 Hi Fire Heater 3 Heater 2 Hi Fire...
  • Page 82 PROGRAM2 Output #: 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 Heater 4 Hi Fire Heater 4 Heater 3 Hi Fire Heater 3 Heater 2 Hi Fire Heater 2 Heater 1 Hi Fire Heater 1...
  • Page 83 PROGRAM 3 Output #: 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 Heater 4 Hi Fire Heater 4 Heater 3 Hi Fire Heater 3 Heater 2 Hi Fire Heater 2 Heater 1 Hi Fire...

  • Page 84: Probe Assignment Worksheet

    EXPERT LA 15.2 Probe Assignment Worksheet PROGRAM 1 PROGRAM 3 PROBES PROBES Output 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Output 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Heater 4 Hi Fire Heater 4 Hi Fire Heater 4 Heater 4 Heater 3 Hi Fire Heater 3 Hi Fire...

  • Page 85: Installation Setup Worksheet

    15.3 Installation Setup Worksheet Program 1 Program 2 Program 3 # feeders ____ (0-4) ____ (0-4) ____ (0-4) # heating stages ____ (0-4) ____ (0-4) ____ (0-4) (Common to Use Heater Lo/Hi Fire? all pro grams) # fan stages ____ (0-12) ____ (0-12) ____ (0-12) # clock output...

  • Page 86: Index

    EXPERT LA INDEX Contrast (LCD screen) 12 English software 12 Controller Evaporative pads Features 7 see Cool cells Firmware update 79 Installation setup 19–22 Location of the controls 11 see Animals Mounting instructions 10 Fahrenheit units 18 Alarms Software Fan stages Alarm conditions 69, 70 Language selection 12 Activation 19...
  • Page 87 EXPERT LA History menus 73 Minimum ventilation Default user level 22 Enable/disable the password 22 Activation 37 Humidity see Relative humidity Entering/changing the password 14–15 Principle of operation 37 Relay assignment 28 Retreiving a lost password 15 Settings 37 Probe Activation 24 Minimum ventilation curves Inlets...
  • Page 88 EXPERT LA Timer relays Outside temperature Vent door/inlet (timer-based) Principle of operation 40 Activation 24 Activation 19, 20 Timer settings 42 Current probe reading 72 Current position 72 History 73 Principle of operation 52 Outside T° set point 32 Relay assignment 27 Probe calibration 25 Resetting the position 54 Temperature alarms...
  • Page 92 M 890-00507 rev. 00 REV. 00...

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