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3.3.15 Status | Circuit Window ....................44 3.3.16 Status | RTDs Window ....................46 3.3.17 Status | PASC Window ....................46 3.3.18 Status | Voltage Window ....................47 3.3.19 Status | PLI Window ....................... 47 3.3.19.1 PLI Test Utility ....................48 3.3.19.2 Unswitched Circuits ..................
seCtion 1 – introduCtion 1.1 rayChem nGC-30 1.1.1 ProduCt oVerVieW This manual describes how both the Raychem NGC-20 and Raychem NGC-30 can be programmed via the User Interface Terminal (NGC-UIT2-EX). The Raychem NGC-20 and Raychem NGC-30 are part of the same family of controllers. The Raychem NGC-20 is a compact networked single point heat-trace controller with an approved integral safety temperature limiter (SIL 2).
1.1.3 monitorinG Both Raychem NGC-20 and Raychem NGC-30 can monitor multiple independent Electrical Heat- Tracing (EHT) parameters. The Raychem NGC-20 and Raychem NGC-30 monitor continuously temperature, voltage, current and ground fault current leakage and report the values including alarms to the UIT. An automated self-check feature is available where the systems periodically checks the heating cables for faults and report the result to the UIT.
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1. Grant oF LiCense. The Raychem NGC-30 Software (the “Software”) is licensed, not sold, to you for use only under the terms of this Agreement, and Pentair Industrial Heat Tracing Solutions reserves any rights not expressly granted to you. Subject to the terms and...
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Raychem NGC-30 Software and its use, and may not be varied except by a writing signed by an officer of Pentair Industrial Heat Tracing Solutions. You agree that you may not rely on any representations concerning the Raychem NGC-30 Software to the extent they vary from this Agreement, and such representations, if any, will neither add to nor vary the terms of this Agreement.
15. WaiVer. No failure or delay of Pentair Industrial Heat Tracing Solutions in exercising or enforcing any right or provision of this Agreement shall constitute a waiver of such right or provision, or any other right or provision hereunder.
1.7 teChniCaL suPPort For technical support, contact your local representative, or contact Pentair Industrial Heat Tracing Solutions directly: Pentair Industrial Heat Tracing Solutions 7433 Harwin Drive Houston, TX 77036 Tel: 800-545-6258 Tel: 650-216-1526 (outside U.S.) email: technicalsupport@pentairthermal.com 1.8 naViGation 1.8.1 naViGatinG BetWeen WindoWs The top row of the window contains the main menu buttons, and the bottom row contains subsets of those main menu buttons.
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main Window and events/alarms navigation navigation Buttons At the bottom of the Main Window and Events Window, the navigation buttons will appear once six events have occurred. Use buttons to scroll up and down to view the status of the Circuits on the Main Window, and on the Events/Alarms on the Events Window.
seCtion 2 – BasiC ConFiGuration QuiCk start The following gives an overview of how to implement a simple 4 Circuit system. For greater detail and PLI module configuration, please go to Section 3 – Full Configuration on page 25. 2.1 an eXamPLe oF a simPLe 4 CirCuit setuP imPortant: A Configuration Spreadsheet has been developed to assist in the collection of specific circuit (Circuit) details.
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step 1: setting up units and Language Go to the System | Misc window and enter the appropriate Units and Language. Fig. 2.2 System|Misc window step 2: setting time and date Go to the System | Clock window and set the time and date Fig.
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step 3: setting up the network for device(s) Go to the Network | Devices window. Fig. 2.4 Network | Devices window Press “Update Network”. The NGC-UIT2 will scan all NGC-30-CRMs/-CRMSs, PLI modules, NGC- 20 controllers, RMC modules, RMM-DI modules and/or RMM2 modules into the network database. Once the database exists, no further scanning is done.
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step 4a: Go to Fig. 2.6 | id pop-up window Fig. 2.5 Setup|Circuit window At initial start-up, the Setup|Circuit window automatically displays Circuit 1. step 4B: Press on the id field and a pop-up window appears Fig. 2.6 ID pop-up window •...
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step 4C: Press on the device address field Fig. 2.7 Device Address window • A numeric entry pop-up window appears. Type in the device address (in this case, 1) for this Circuit and press Enter. (See page 56 for more on device addresses.) step 4d: Press on the relay number field Fig.
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step 4d continued: this window shows the pop-up window prior to any relay assignment Fig. 2.9 Pop-up window prior to any Relay Assignment • Press on the word “Available” to the right of #1 to assign Relay 1 as the output device for Circuit 1. imPortant: The window will always display which Relays are still available on this device for Circuit assignment.
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• Press Enter. step 4e: Press on the mode field and a pop-up window appears, showing all available control modes Fig. 2.11 Mode window pop-up step 4e (continued): Pop-up window for control mode appears Fig. 2.12 Mode - Select window At the Mode - SELECT window: •...
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step 5: review the Fail safe setting Fig. 2.13 Setup|Circuit window and Fail Safe button At the Setup|Circuit window: • Pressing the Fail Safe toggle button alternates the Fail Safe mode between Power Off and Power On. This selection tells the NGC-30-CRM/-CRMS if the heater should be turned on or off if all of the RTD(s) for this Circuit fail.
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At the Setup|RTD window: • The Raychem NGC-30 program first checks to see if the default RTD is available. On any NGC-30-CRM/-CRMS board, the first RTD input is automatically coupled with the first relay output; the second RTD is linked with the second output relay, etc. (In the case an RMC - RMM2 combination is chosen, then the user must define himself which RTD Device address is coupled with the RMC output.) •...
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step 8: Go to setup | electrical Fig. 2.16 Setup | Electrical At the Setup | Electrical: • Input the Ground-Fault Current Alarm and Ground-Fault Current Trip by pressing each of the two numeric fields in turn. • For this example, the Ground-Fault Current Alarm and Ground-Fault Current Trip levels are set to 20 mA and 30 mA respectively.
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• Input the High Current Alarm and Low Current Alarm by pressing each of the two numeric fields in turn. For this example, High Current Alarm is set to 30 A, and Low Current Alarm is set to 5 A. WARNING: Fire hazard.
Fig. 2.18 Circuit 1 disabled At the Main status display with Circuit #1 disabled: • On the Main menu window, any Disabled Circuit is grayed out as above. 2.2 settinG uP additionaL CirCuits Follow Steps 4 through 10 above to set-up each additional Circuit. 2.3 CirCuits 1–4 setuP ComPLete ConFirmation After completing the Setup for Circuits 1, 2, 3, and 4, and Circuits are Enabled, go to the Main window to confirm all Circuits are activated and working properly.
2.4 startinG the nGC-30 2.4.1 system reQuirements The minimum configuration to use the Raychem NGC-30 software is: • Raychem NGC-UIT2 hardware • At least one of the following: – NGC-30-CRM/-CRMS – RMM2 Remote Monitoring Module – RMC Module – NGC-20 Controller Maximum optional equipment configuration: •...
seCtion 3 – FuLL ConFiGuration 3.1 settinG the netWork For deViCe(s) Go to the Network|Device window. For the very first time, the Network screen will be blank. See below: Fig. 3.1 Initial Network|Device window Press "Update Network" and scan all NGC-30-CRM/-CRMS boards, RMM2 module and others into the Network database.
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If a PLI (Power Line Carrier Interface) module is detected in the scanning process, a pop-up window will open, asking whether the PLI Mode should be changed from the default mode of PLI-SES/SPC to the PLI-TT. If a SES or SPC Transmitter is connected to the PLI module, the option "NO"...
When a PLI module is detected in the Update Network process, the PLI tab will be added to the Network and Setup Sub-Menus. imPortant: For CRM/CRMS boards and RMM2 modules, the Resources Column indicates the RTDs that are available for use in the Setup|RTD Screen. However, the Resources Column for PLI- SES/SPC or PLI-TT indicates the maximum number of RTDs that could be used.
The Raychem NGC-30 software can manage up to 260 Circuits similar to that depicted above. The control Circuit concept is not limited to the simple arrangement shown above. Multiple input circuits and “monitor only” circuits are possible as depicted on the following page. Channel Local/A Output...
3.3.2 main status WindoW The main status window displays the status of all circuits that have been setup. For each circuit, the main window displays: Fig. 3.7 Main window with circuit status Ckt# Circuit number Identification tag for the Circuit °C or °F The control temperature setPt Desired maintain temperature...
3.3.3 setuP | CirCuit WindoW The Setup | Circuit window is the first window of the Setup sequence. Fig. 3.8 Setup | Circuit window Circuit entry Field The Circuit # is assigned when setting up a Circuit in the Raychem NGC-30 program. It is the primary reference for all windows.
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Fig. 3.9 Setup | Circuit window mode relay output section This section defines the device/relay and the operating mode assigned to the Circuit. device address entry Field The device address is the number assigned to a NGC-30-CRM/-CRMS board via the rotary selector switches. Each NGC-30-CRM/-CRMS must be assigned a unique number (no other device can share a device address whether it’s a Relay Output device or RTD input device).
3.3.4 ControL modes deFinitions on/off The NGC-UIT2 monitors the control temperature and compares it to the setpoint. If the control temperature is above the setpoint by more than the Dead Band value (see page 35) the relay output is turned off. If the control temperature falls below the setpoint temperature, the output is turned on.
Fail safe toggle button The Fail Safe control button turns the power on or off to the heater if the Circuit loses all valid RTDs. When the last remaining sensor for control fails (or communication with the sensor is lost), the NGC-UIT2: •...
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RTD input is available and the relay output for this Circuit goes to the failsafe mode established in the Setup|Circuit window. Fig. 3.11 Setup | RTDs window- Four RTDs are assigned to the circuit Each RTD can be set to operate in two modes: Control or Monitoring. If an SES is used as a Continuity sensor, a third option for Continuity is also selectable.
3.3.6 setuP | temP WindoW This window contains all temperature parameters for control and monitoring of Circuits. Fig. 3.12 Setup | Temp window setpoint entry Field Use with On/Off, Proportional, and PASC control modes. The Setpoint is the desired maintain temperature for the circuit. Based on the measured control temperature, the Raychem NGC-20 and NGC-30 switches the relay output to maintain the system at the desired set point.
temperature alarm Filter entry List This minimizes nuisance alarms by forcing the NGC-UIT2 to verify that the alarm condition continually exists over the selected period of time before alarming. Range: 10 to 59,940 seconds Default: 900 seconds (15 minutes) imPortant: The 15 second option is for testing and demostration purposes. Choosing this option for normal use may cause nuisance alarming since this option may not allow the NGC-UIT2 time to verify that the alarm conditions exist.
These are the general settings for the Raychem NGC-30: Range: –73°C (–99°F) to 482°C (900°F) Default: 482°C (900°F) For Raychem NGC-20: Range: –80°C (–112°F) to 700°C (1292°F) Default: 700°C (1292°F) Low Limit Cut-out entry Field - nGC-20 only Low Limit Cut-Out feature is triggered depending on Control and RTD Modes of the NGC-20. Table 3.3 indicates which RTD Modes will initiate a Low Limit Cut-Out for each Control Mode.
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Ground-Fault trip entry Field Set the Ground-Fault Trip value to the desired level. If a Ground-Fault Trip condition occurs, the relay output is turned off and will not turn on until the fault has been cleared, and the Circuit is reset in Status | Circuit window.
Be particularly cautious if the circuit has more than one diameter of pipe or type of heat tracing. Contact a Pentair Industrial Heat Tracing Solutions representative for assistance with this factor.
3.3.10 setuP | PLi WindoW This window allows you to set the update time when using an PLI. The update time, in minutes, is used as the time that is waited before polling the sensor(s) for a new temperature on a circuit after the circuit has turned off.
3.3.11 setuP | maint. WindoW This window configures the maintenance schedule. Fig. 3.17 Setup | Maint. window Power Cycle start time entry Field After entering a start time, the Power Cycle test feature turns on the heat tracing for a one-minute period each day starting at the indicated time.
3.3.12 setuP | inPuts This window configures the Digital Inputs (if available) for a Circuit. Fig. 3.18 SETUP|INPUTS window Power input This window is initially displayed with the empty boxes for Device Address and Input Number. If an “Auxiliary Contact” is available for the Circuit output device (an optional set of contacts on a mechanical contactor or from an auxiliary relay in parallel with the heater circuit) then this window allows those contacts to be associated with the circuit for power monitoring purposes.
3.3.13 setuP | saFety Limiter WindoW (raychem nGC-20 onLy) This window configures the Safety Limiter (if available) temperature. Fig. 3.19 SETUP|SAFETY LIMITER window actual safety Limiter setpoint status Field The Safety Limiter temperature setpoint that the Raychem NGC-20 is currently configured. new safety Limiter setpoint entry Field Set the New Safety Limiter Setpoint to the desired value.
3.3.14 setuP | Load shed WindoW (raychem nGC-20 onLy) This window enables or disables the various load shed zones. The actual configuration and implementation of these zones are done in Raychem Supervisor. Fig. 3.20 SETUP|LOAD SHED window Each independent Raychem NGC-20 controller can be assigned to none, some or all of the 16 independent zones.
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Fig. 3.21 Status | Circuit window The data in the Control Temp, G.F. and Current windows are displayed in color to identify their state: • Black - Circuit is off • Green - Within Normal range of setup parameters • red - In alarm condition •...
3.3.16 status | rtds WindoW The Status|RTDs window lists the RTD devices and numbers assigned to the selected Circuit, along with the last reported temperature from each RTD and the assigned RTD Mode. Data in this status window cannot be changed. Fig.
• next relay switch Field -The time (in seconds) until the EMR or SSR changes state. This value counts down to zero for each on or off cycle. • relay state Field - Current state (off or on) of the EMR or SSR assigned to this Circuit. 3.3.18 status | VoLtaGe WindoW The Status | Voltage window displays the measured line voltage from the NGC-30-CRM/CRMS.
The Next PLI Update displays the number of seconds until the next poll. When the timer reaches zero, the UIT2 will turn the circuit on for a specified amount of time based on the sensor address and update the temperature. At this point, the circuit will either remain on or turn off again based on the new temperature.
3.3.19.2 unsWitChed CirCuits Fig. 3.27 An unswitched PLI-TT circuit test in progress Using this utility on an unswitched circuit will configure the UIT2 to continuously poll the PLI approximately every second. With a theoretical maximum time of 11 minutes between SES/SPC transmission times, 660 test cycles should result in SES/SPC temperatures being reported if there are no errors or issues with communication.
3.3.20 status | saFety Limiter WindoW (raychem nGC-20 onLy) The Status|Safety Limiter window displays the current Safety Limiter’s temperature and a historical record of minimum and maximum values recorded since the last Reset time. Data in this status window is “read only” information. Pressing reset releases all min./max. values and starts another period of accumulation for minimum and maximum values.
3.3.21 status | min / maX WindoW This window displays an historical record of minimum and maximum values recorded since the last Reset time. Data in this status window is “read-only” information. Pressing reset releases all values and starts another period of accumulation for minimum or maximum values. Fig.
3.3.22 status | maint. WindoW This window displays the cumulative time in hours the heater has been On and the number of cycles the EMR has turned on and off for the selected Circuit. Data displayed in the counter windows is read only. Pressing the Reset buttons resets the appropriate counter. Fig.
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Fig. 3.33 Events window The Events status listing window provides the following information: • time toggle Button - By pressing the Time column heading, the display of times of the events or alarms changes to descending or ascending order based on time of occurrence. •...
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Low Voltage Line voltage went below low voltage alarm setting Power Input Alarm Power Input state does not match the Relay Output State Relay Cycle Alarm EMR cycle count went above relay cycle alarm setting Relay Failure Alarm EMR or SSR was commanded to turn off. However, a heater current was still being detected.
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Normal The alarm condition noted has been cleared Power Input OK Power Input state matches relay output state Relay Cycle Alarm Number of contact closures has exceeded alarm threshold for Circuit Relay Cycle Reset The relay cycles counter field was reset to 0 Relay Failure Alarm Heater current was greater than 0 when EMR or SSR was commanded to be off...
3.3.24 netWork | deViCes WindoW This window summarizes the device addresses and resources (output devices/ relays and RTD inputs) that have been found by the system and can be used for setup. Fig. 3.34 Network |Devices window update network action Button Pressing this button starts a search/scan for all connected peripheral devices.
RMM2 RMM2 RMM2 RMM2 RMM2 RMM2 RMM2 RMM2 RMM2 RMM2 RMM2 RMM2 RMM2 RMM2 RMM2 RMM2 3.3.25 netWork | PLi WindoW This window allows you to set the PLI module's mode: either SES transmitter or TT transmitter. This screen will only be displayed if the NGC-30 detects any PLI modules on the network. Fig.
3.3.26 netWork | reLays WindoW This status window lists all the available output devices and relay numbers, as well as the relays that have already been setup. Fig. 3.36 Network|Relays window 3.3.27 netWork | rtds WindoW This window lists all the available RTD addresses. If an RTD has been assigned to a Circuit, the right side of the window shows where the RTD has been used.
3.3.28 netWork | inPuts WindoW This window lists all the digital inputs from the available RMC and RMM-DI, their current state and the circuit that is assigned to it. Fig. 3.38 Network | Inputs window 3.3.29 netWork | maint. WindoW This status window shows the communication success rate with all of the devices connected to the RS-485 network.
3.3.30 netWork | remoVe WindoW This Level 2 password-protected window allows you to remove Device Addresses for all types of modules from memory. Fig. 3.40 Network |Remove window The Network|Remove window provides the following controls: • Device Address Entry Field - Enter the Device Address that requires removal from memory. •...
The System|Misc window provides the following controls: • units toggle Button - Select Fahrenheit for °F or Celsius for ºC as temperature units. • screen saver timer entry Field -Select the number of minutes the display remains visible with no user activity before moving into Window Saver mode. The Window Saver mode turns the screen to black (no backlight) and no alarms will be visible.
There are three independent alarm relays in the NGC-UIT2 that can be used for remote annunciation of alarms. Each relay can be programmed for a specific alarm type, multiple alarm types, or none. If Any Alarm is chosen for a relay, any alarm condition will activate that relay. 3.3.33 system | Comm WindoW This window lets you set up communications with host systems.
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Fig. 3.44 System|Comm window (RS-232 Host Configuration) rtu Character timeout entry Field This sets the time the NGC-UIT2 waits after last character is received before it determines that the message has ended. Range: 0–1000 milliseconds Default: transmit delay entry Field This sets the time the NGC-UIT2 will wait after it receives a message before it replies.
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ethernet host Fig. 3.45 System |Comm window (Ethernet Host Configuration) iP address/subnet mask entry Field By default, the IP Address and Subnet Mask are automatically inserted. However, if the IP Address or Subnet Mask needs to be changed, click on the IP Address or Subnet window and then on the EMACB1 icon.
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rs-485 Field Fig. 3.46 System |Comm window (RS-485 Field Configuration) rtu Character timeout entry Field This sets the time the NGC-UIT2 waits after last character is received before it determines that the message has ended. Range: 0–1000 milliseconds Default: receive message timeout entry Field The received message timeout is used to extend the previously computed message timeout which is computed automatically by the NGC-UIT2.
3.3.34 system | CLoCk WindoW This window lets you set time and date. Fig. 3.47 System |Clock window The System|Clock window provides the following controls: • time entry Field - For entering the current time using 24 hour format. • date entry Field - Allows entry of correct date from the pop-up calendar. 3.3.35 system | PassWord WindoW This window lets you set up passwords for Level 1 and Level 2.
Enter your user-defined Level 2 password. save new Password action Button Confirms password has been saved. imPortant: Save and protect the Level 2 password in a secure location. Contact a Pentair Industrial Heat Tracing Solutions representative for lost password recovery. 3.3.36 system | maint. WindoW (Level 2 Password Required) This window allows for clearing the Events List and to exit the program.
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Make sure you disable the Watch Dog timer located on the side of the NGC-UIT2. Otherwise, the program will continually attempt to restart the NGC-UIT2 program. imPortant: Qualified Pentair Industrial Heat Tracing Solutions Personnel Only. It is recommended that only Pentair Industrial Heat Tracing Solutions personnel exit the NGC-UIT2 program. industrial heat tracing solutions EN-RaychemNGC30UIT2Programming-AR-H58186 02/16...
4 – aPPendiCes WARNING: Qualified Pentair Industrial Heat Tracing Solutions Personnel Only. It is recommended that only Pentair Industrial Heat Tracing Solutions personnel exit the NGC-UIT2 program. aPPendiX a. nGC-uit2 soFtWare uPGrade ProCess The NGC-30 UIT2 Software can be upgraded using a memory stick and the USB Port on the NGC-UIT2.
Fig. A.2 Window to replace the existing NGC UIT2 software with the updated software step 6 – Wait till the load process is completed. aPPendiX B. nGC-uit2 BaCkuP ProCess With a USB drive, you can back up the current configuration of a UIT2. All of the configuration settings will be saved in an XML format so that it is easily read and edited on a computer.
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step 2 – Choose the Backup Database Files to USB Drive option. An input panel will appear allowing you to choose the directory to save the backup files. If you wish, change the default directory to fit your needs. Fig. B.2 Backup directory prompt step 3 –...
aPPendiX C. ProPortionaL ControL table C.1 Proportional Control temperature Band Control sensor temperature duty Cycle Setpoint + 2.22°C Setpoint + 1.11°C Setpoint 100% table C.2 approximate time on/off for 50/60 hz Frequencies temperature on time/ off time/ temperature on time/ off time/ second second...
aPPendiX d. ProPortionaL amBient sensinG ControL (PasC) The power to the heat tracing is proportioned based upon on the ambient temperature. If the ambient temperature is at or below the “minimum design ambient +3°F” the heaters will be on 100%. If the measured ambient is at or above the “maintain temperature –3°F” the heaters will be on 0%.
aPPendiX F. terms and deFinitions amps Heater current amperes Control temperature The lowest temperature from the RTDs assigned to a Circuit °C or °F The control temperature Dead Band device address Network address for specific hardware devices attached to the NGC-UIT2 Electrical Mechanical Relay G.F.
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NGC-UIT2 Circuit Setup Worksheet (page 2 of 4) Setup | Temp Screen Setup | G.F. Screen Setup | Current Screen Setup | Voltage High Limit High Limit Low Limit G.F. G.F. G.F. Trip High High Low Limit Low Limit Low Limit High Temp Low Temp Power...
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NGC-UIT2 Circuit Setup Worksheet (page 3 of 4) Setup | PASC Screen Setup | Maintenance Screen Setup | Input Screen Used only in PASC Control Mode Min. Relay Power Power CB Trip CB Trip User Alarm User Alarm User Alarm PLI Update Min.
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NGC-UIT2 Circuit Setup Worksheet (page 4 of 4) Setup | Load Shed European Version Only (NGC-20) Load Shed Load Shed Load Shed Circuit # Enable Fail Safe Mask Input Default = Default = Default = 0 Required Disable Disable Device Device Type Switch Setting Device Address...
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