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Phason Supra-RS Owner's Manual

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  • Page 2  Phason Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in Canada 21040012 About the manual The manual describes and explains how to use the features of Supra version 3.04. It does not describe ventilation strategies or equipment you can connect to the Supra.

  • Page 3: Chapter 2: On Page 18 And Chapter

    How to use this manual This section is a “quick-reference guide” of the manual. You can look at the chart on the next page to help you find what you are looking for. If you are not sure where to find something specific, look in the at the front of the manual or the on page 147.
  • Page 4 Quick reference chart Supra overview, features, and accessories  Introduction to the display and menu structure Chapter 1  Keypad functions Starting on page 9  Display characters and text  Installation instructions  Equipment installation (probes, fans, actuators, and so on) Chapter 2 ...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Chapter 1: Introduction ....................... 9 Introducing the Supra ..........................9 Features ..............................9 Available accessories .......................... 11 Becoming familiar with the Supra ......................14 Using the keypad ..........................14 Reading the display ..........................15 Understanding the menu structure ...................... 16 Entering text in the Supra ........................
  • Page 6 Configuring relays for heating, cooling, or temperature-based duty cycles ........53 Configuring relays for curtains......................54 Configuring relays for time-based duty cycles ..................55 Configuring relays for timed events ..................... 56 Testing the configuration ......................... 57 Configuring optional features ........................58 Configuring hysteresis .........................
  • Page 7 Appendixes ........................111 Appendix A: Glossary ..........................111 Appendix B: Troubleshooting ........................ 117 Alarm messages ..........................117 Troubleshooting ..........................119 Determining correct actuator feedback wiring .................. 121 Appendix C: Factory defaults ........................ 122 Appendix D: Installation worksheet ....................... 123 Appendix E: Configuration worksheets ....................125 Relay configuration worksheet ......................
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  • Page 9: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Chapter 1: Introduction Introducing the Supra All of us at Phason want to welcome you to the Supra 16-stage environmental control, the most versatile and cost-effective 16-stage control available. The Supra is ideal for poultry, livestock, greenhouse, or light-industrial buildings and is compatible with any ventilation strategy: natural, forced, tunnel, and chimney ventilation.
  • Page 10 The Supra is compatible with most alarm sirens and alarm systems. You can connect the Supra to an alarm siren or other external alarm system. The customizable list of alarm settings allows you to choose which alarm conditions you want to be notified about. The Supra automatically logs all alarm conditions. Phason...

  • Page 11: Available Accessories

    If you are running SupraWare, you can still make changes at the controls using the keypad. Available accessories For more information about Phason accessories, contact your dealer or visit www.phason.ca Slave units The Single-Phase Slave (PSU-20) is an affordable way to increase the load capacity of the Supra.
  • Page 12 2 or earlier Intaglio  version 2 release. Firmware updater features Quick and easy to use  Reloadable and reusable  Compact design that fits in a pocket  Limited warranty (90 days)  Phason...
  • Page 13 Introducing the Supra Temperature probes and extension cable Temperature probes monitor temperatures ranging from -49 to 122°F (-45 to 50°C). The probes are available in 1, 6, 30, 75, or 150-foot cable lengths and can extended up to 500 feet using extension cable.

  • Page 14: Becoming Familiar With The Supra

    Return to previous menu or display Select an option Save changes Usually the Supra displays the status screens that show Phason Supra information about the control elements. The example on the Tue May 31 right is one of several available status screens. For more...

  • Page 15: Reading The Display

    Acknowledging alarms Reading the display When you switch on the power to the Supra, the display on Phason Supra the front looks like the one to the right. The display has 4 Tue May 31 lines with 20 character positions on each line.

  • Page 16: Understanding The Menu Structure

    Chapter 1: Introduction Understanding the menu structure Phason...

  • Page 17: Entering Text In The Supra

    Becoming familiar with the Supra Entering text in the Supra When configuring the Supra, you need to assign names to the elements you are controlling. For example, if you have a fan connected to a variable stage, you might want to call it “VS fan 36-inch”. You can enter the following characters characters into the Supra.

  • Page 18: Chapter 2: Installation

    Surge suppression devices offer some protection from power surges. Because it is not possible to internally protect this product completely from the effects of power surges and other transients, Phason highly recommends that you install external surge suppression devices. For specific recommendations, see your electrical contractor. If you do not take these precautions, you acknowledge your willingness to accept the risk of loss or injury.

  • Page 19: Reducing Electrical Noise Using Filters

    Some power contactors include snubber filters. For more information, read  on page 20. Using power contactors to increase the capacity of relays For more information about snubber filters or other Phason accessories, see  your dealer or visit www.phason.ca...

  • Page 20: Supra Electrical Ratings

    11. Using power contactors to increase the capacity of relays Phason’s 240-volt power contactors are heavy-duty relays that allow you to increase the load handling capability of control relays. Power contactors are ideal for secondary ventilation fans and electric heaters.

  • Page 21: Supra Exterior Layout

    What you need to know before installing the Supra Supra exterior layout Front view cover screws (x4) 4-line, 20-character backlit display 16-button keypad heatsink hinge rod Bottom view Side view Size knockout/hole is designed for size PG7 strain relief  Size knockout is designed for 3/4-inch conduit ...

  • Page 22: Supra Interior Layout

    General-purpose relay terminals (RLY1 to RLY12) – connect single stage (on or off) equipment to these terminals. You can configure these relays as heat, cool, duty cycle, timed event, curtain control, or inlet control. Incoming power terminal – connect the incoming power (120/230 VAC, 50/60 Hz) to this terminal. Phason...

  • Page 23: Mounting The Supra

    What you need to know before installing the Supra Zone temperature probe terminals (TEMP1 to TEMP 4) – connect the temperature probes for monitoring the zones to these terminals. Outdoor temperature probe terminal (OUT TEMP) – connect the temperature probe for monitoring outdoor temperatures to this terminal.

  • Page 24: Connecting Equipment To The Supra

    Supra can control the actuator. A system operates more precisely when using the largest amount of stroke that is feasible with the actuator. The stroke is the distance the actuator arm extends or retracts. Phason...
  • Page 25 The enclosure has room for two power contactor kits (PC-240 or 122-1). A 36-V DC-powered actuator positions more slowly and accurately with an 18-V power supply, but has less thrust. For more information about power supplies or other Phason accessories, see your dealer or visit www.phason.ca...

  • Page 26: Connecting Curtain Machines

    Using power contactors to increase the on page 20. capacity of relays Refer to on page 123 and Appendix D: Installation worksheet Appendix E: on page 125 when installing curtain machines. Configuration worksheets Follow these instructions to connect curtains that are controlled by actuators. Phason...

  • Page 27: Connecting Single-Stage Heating Or Cooling Elements

    Connecting equipment to the Supra To connect curtain machines Connect curtain machines to the Supra as shown. Connecting single-stage heating or cooling elements Heating or cooling elements include equipment such as electric heaters, furnaces, single-speed fans, and curtains. Refer to on page 123 and Appendix D: Installation worksheet on page 125 when installing single-stage...

  • Page 28: Connecting Variable Heating Or Cooling Elements

    The ratings of the equipment must not exceed the ratings of the Supra’s variable  stages. If you are using three-phase power, connect the Supra and the variable heating  or cooling equipment to the same phase. For more information, read Using on page 29. three-phase power Phason...

  • Page 29: Using Three-Phase Power

    Connecting equipment to the Supra To connect variable-stage heating or cooling elements Connect variable heating or cooling elements to the Supra as shown in the following diagram. Refer to on page 123 and Appendix D: Installation worksheet Appendix E: on page 125 when installing variable-stage elements. Configuration worksheets Variable cooling elements Variable heating elements...

  • Page 30: Connecting Alarm Systems

    Join all the common ( ) connections together and all the closed-on-alarm ( ) connections together. The Supra alarm relays must be in parallel with each other so any Supra can trigger the alarm system when an alarm condition occurs. Phason...

  • Page 31: Connecting Temperature Probes

    Connecting equipment to the Supra If you are connecting the alarm system to a network of Supras and your system uses a normally  connection (opens on alarm), connect the system as shown in the normally closed closed diagram. Join the alarm relays in a continuous loop. The Supra alarm relays must be in series with each other so any Supra can trigger the alarm system when an alarm condition occurs.

  • Page 32: Connecting A Relative Humidity Sensor

     Connecting a Relative Humidity Sensor You can connect a Phason Relative Humidity Sensor (RHS) to the analog terminal. Connecting an RHS allows you to monitor relative humidity in one of the Supra’s four zones. You can monitor relative humidity with the Phason Relative Humidity Sensor (RHS or RHS-P) only.

  • Page 33: Connecting A Water Meter

    Connecting equipment to the Supra To connect a Relative Humidity Sensor 1. Place jumper on the two left pins as shown below. 2. Connect the sensor to the terminal as shown below. ANALOG If the Supra’s circuit board does not have the jumper, you cannot use the sensor ...

  • Page 34: Connecting The Power Source

    Using three-phase power Before connecting the incoming power, switch OFF the power at the source.  Do not switch ON the power until you have finished all wiring and verified all  equipment is properly connected and free of obstructions. Phason...

  • Page 35: Finishing The Installation

    Finishing the installation To connect the incoming power source 1. Set the voltage select switch to the correct voltage setting. 2. Connect the incoming power source as shown below. Finishing the installation After installing and connecting equipment to the Supra, you are ready to finish the installation. Before you start configuring the Supra, you need to verify the connections and close the Supra.
  • Page 36 4. Switch on the power to the Supra. When you switch on the power to the Supra, the display on the front looks like the following example. If the Supra display does not come on, go back to step 1. Phason Supra Tue May 11:14:48 AM Outside: 72°F...

  • Page 37: Chapter 3: Configuration

    What you need to know before configuring the Supra Chapter 3: Configuration What you need to know before configuring the Supra Configuring the Supra means telling it what equipment it will be controlling, and to some extent, how it will be controlling that equipment. For example, the Supra has 12 relay stages. You need to tell the stages if they will be controlling curtains, heating or cooling elements, or timed events.
  • Page 38 RLY 8 One 48-inch, single-speed fan Zone 2 Stage 5 RLY 9 Two 48-inch, single-speed fans Zone 2 – RLY 10 Gas-fired furnace Zone 2 – RLY 11 Inlet actuator OPEN Zone 2 – RLY 12 Inlet actuator CLOSE Phason...

  • Page 39: Configuration Checklist

    What you need to know before configuring the Supra Configuration checklist Because some items need to be configured before others, Phason recommends configuring the Supra in following order. If you do not have elements of a particular type, skip that step. For example, if you do not have actuators, skip to the next step.

  • Page 40: Configuring The Main Control Functions

    Configuring the startup timer (on page 41)  Setting the date and time (on page 42)  Selecting the temperature units (on page 43)  Changing the type of temperature probe (on page 43)  Configuring temperature averaging (on page 44)  Phason...

  • Page 41: Identifying The Supra

    Two additional pieces of information can be found on the Set Unit Name screen. The version number tells you which version of firmware the Supra has. Phason constantly improves and adds new features to their products. If there are new features available, you can upgrade the Supra using firmware updater.

  • Page 42: Setting The Date And Time

    3. Press to move between the month, day, and year. ENTER 4. Press to change the date. To save the date, press until the cursor returns to the – ENTER beginning of the line. To cancel the change, press BACK Phason...

  • Page 43: Selecting The Temperature Units

    Changing the type of temperature probe The Supra comes with a Phason 3K temperature probe – the standard for most Phason controls. If you want to connect a 1K probe, you need to tell the Supra that you have connected a different type of probe.

  • Page 44: Configuring Temperature Averaging

    If all of the averaged probes for a zone are damaged (in other words, there are no probes available), the Supra switches all the heating elements off and switches all the cooling elements on 100% for that zone. Phason...
  • Page 45 Configuring the main control functions Another advantage of temperature averaging is that it prevents the Supra from using an undesirable probe if the one for a zone becomes damaged. For example, you have four probes connected to the Supra and are using four zones. Temperature averaging is off.

  • Page 46: Configuring The Control Stages

    – the relay controls a heating element and switches on when the temperature falls below Heat  . An example of a heating element is an electric heater. Temperature- temperature set point based duty cycles are also included in this configuration. Phason...

  • Page 47: Configuring Variable Stages

    Configuring the control stages – the relay controls a cooling element and switches on when the temperature rises above Cool  . An example of a cooling element is a single-speed fan. Temperature- temperature set point based duty cycles are also included in this configuration. –...
  • Page 48 7. Scroll to Tunnel turn off and then press ENTER 8. Press to select Yes (off during tunnel mode) or No (can be on during tunnel mode) – and then press ENTER 9. Scroll to the Name line and then press ENTER Phason...

  • Page 49: Configuring Relays For Actuators

    Configuring the control stages 10. Enter the name (maximum 13 characters) for this stage. For more information, read Entering on page 17. To save the name, press until the cursor returns to the text in the Supra ENTER beginning of the line. To cancel the change, press BACK 11.

  • Page 50: Calibrating Actuators

    In the following steps, we assume the actuator is positioning an inlet. Because cables can stretch and equipment can come out of alignment (similar to tires on your car), Phason recommends resetting the limit switches and calibrating your actuators at least once each year.
  • Page 51 Configuring the control stages Stage 1: To set the limit switches 1. From the Main Menu, select Maintenance (2). 2. From the Maintenance menu, select Calibrate Actuator (2). The display should look like the following example. Inlet 1 Never calibrated Set limit switches Calibrate now 3.
  • Page 52 7/6/2015 1:10 PM Calibrate now 5. If you have a second actuator to calibrate, press until the second actuator is displayed and Down then repeat steps 0 and 4. 6. Press twice to return to the Main Menu. BACK Phason...

  • Page 53: Configuring Relays For Heating, Cooling, Or Temperature-Based Duty Cycles

    Configuring the control stages Configuring relays for heating, cooling, or temperature-based duty cycles Relays configured for heating can control equipment such as electric or gas heaters that can be either ON or OFF. The relays switch on when the temperature drops below the and off when it set point rises above.

  • Page 54: Configuring Relays For Curtains

    3. To change the zone the curtain will be controlling, place the cursor on the Zone line and then press . Press to change the zone and then press ENTER – ENTER 4. Scroll to the Mode line and then press ENTER Phason...

  • Page 55: Configuring Relays For Time-Based Duty Cycles

    Configuring the control stages until you see Curtain 1 Open (or Curtain 1 Close for the 5. Press – closing relay) and then press ENTER 6. Scroll to Tunnel turn off and then press ENTER 7. Press to select Yes (curtain closes the inlet during tunnel mode) or No (curtain reacts –...

  • Page 56: Configuring Relays For Timed Events

    125 when configuring relays. Relay configuration worksheet To configure timed event relays 1. From the Main Menu, select Configuration (5). 2. Scroll to the relay you want to configure. The display should look like the following example. Phason...

  • Page 57: Testing The Configuration

    Testing the configuration _Relay 1 Zone 1 Zone Unassigned Mode Tunnel turn off? No Tunnel option has no effect for timed events Name: Rly 01 Name 3. To change the zone the element will be controlling, place the cursor on the Zone line and then press .

  • Page 58: Configuring Optional Features

    1. From the Main Menu, select Maintenance (2). 2. From the Maintenance menu, select Hysteresis (7). The display should look like the following example. HYSTERESIS H/C Stages 0.5°F VAR Idle Off 0.3°F Actuator 0.3°F 3. Scroll to the second line and then press ENTER Phason...

  • Page 59: Configuring De-Icing

    Configuring optional features 4. Enter the temperature using the numbers on the keypad, or press to adjust the hysteresis – and then press ENTER The Supra interprets the last digit as a decimal. For example, to enter 0.5°F, press 05. 5.

  • Page 60: Selecting A Humidity Zone

    127 when configuring humidity. Humidity zone worksheet To select a humidity zone 1. From the Main Menu, select Configuration (5). until you see Hum Zone Assignment . 2. Press The display should look like the following example. Phason...

  • Page 61: Configuring The Pulse Counter

    Configuring optional features Hum Zone Assignment Unassigned 3. Scroll to Unassignedand then press ENTER 4. Press to select the zone the sensor will be monitoring and then press – ENTER 5. Press to return to the Main Menu. BACK Configuring the pulse counter If you have a water meter connected to the Supra’s pulse counter terminal and will be monitoring water usage, you need to tell the Supra how much water (in litres or US gallons) goes through the meter for each pulse the meter puts out.

  • Page 62: Selecting Motor Curves

    Phason Optimum the fans listed in on page 146, you can select a different motor Appendix G: Supra motor curves curve. Phason recommends using the Optimum curve. Motor curves have no effect on variable stages. heating To change the motor curve 1.
  • Page 63 Configuring optional features To configure warnings 1. From the Main Menu, select Maintenance (2). 2. From the Maintenance menu, select Warnings (9). The display should look like the following example. H/C Conflict Min Ventilation Large VAR Range Odd Timed Evnts 3.

  • Page 64: Chapter 4: Programming

    The Supra checks settings against a set of factory-defined rules. If any settings  might cause a problem, the Supra displays a warning. The warning does not appear again until that setting is accessed. A list of warnings and their meanings is in on page 117 . Appendix B: Troubleshooting Phason...

  • Page 65: Programming Checklist

    What you need to know before programming the Supra Programming checklist Because some settings must be programmed before others, Phason recommends programming the Supra in the following order. If you do not have elements of a particular type, skip that step. For example, if you do not have curtains, skip to the next step.

  • Page 66: Programming The Zones

    Use the on page 131 when setting up groups set points. Group set point worksheet To program a group set point 1. From the Main Menu, select Settings (1). 2. From the Settings menu, select Group Setpoint (1). Phason...

  • Page 67: Programming Growth Curves

    Programming the zones The display should look like the following example. Zone 1 85.0°F Zone 2 85.0°F Zone 3 85.0°F Zone 4 85.0°F 3. Scroll to a zone you want to change and then press ENTER 4. Enter the temperature using the numbers on the keypad, or press to adjust the set point –...
  • Page 68 When enabled, the control uses the for that day. This can cause a sudden growth curve set point change in temperature if the is very different from the group set point growth curve set point Phason...
  • Page 69 Programming the zones If you are programming your growth curve a few days before you want it to start,  set the status to Disabled . On the day you want to start the growth curve, change the status to Enabled Use the on page 132 when setting up growth curves.

  • Page 70: Programming The Tunnel Mode Set Point

    4. Enter the temperature using the numbers on the keypad, or press to adjust the – set point and then press ENTER The Supra interprets the last digit as a decimal. For example, to enter 80.5°F, press 805. 5. Press twice to return to the Main Menu. BACK Phason...

  • Page 71: Programming The Temperature Setback

    Programming the zones Programming the temperature setback Temperature setback allows you to automatically change the for a specific temperature set point period during the day. The can be from 1.0 to 25°F (0.6 to 13.9°C). When the temperature setback setback is enabled, during the selected hours of the day, the Supra subtracts the temperature setback amount from the .
  • Page 72 – ENTER 5. Scroll to Status and then press ENTER 6. Press to toggle between Disabled and Enable and then press – ENTER 7. Scroll to Setback and then press ENTER Phason...

  • Page 73: Programming The Humidity Control

    Programming the zones 8. Enter the setback using the numbers on the keypad, or press to adjust the value and then – press ENTER 9. Scroll to Start Time and then press ENTER to select AM or PM and 10. Enter the start time using the numbers on the keypad. Press –...
  • Page 74 10. Scroll to Lower limit and then press ENTER 11. Enter the lower limit using the numbers on the keypad, or press to adjust the value and – then press ENTER 12. Press twice to return to the Main Menu. BACK Phason...

  • Page 75: Programming The Stages

    Programming the stages Programming the stages Programming the stages means entering the settings such as temperature set points, idle speeds, and more. Programming the stages includes the following topics. Programming variable stages (below  Programming actuator relays (on page 78) ...
  • Page 76 You no longer have “variable” speed or power; you have either “full on” or “full off”, the same as a regular cooling element. The settings idle at on full at have no effect when you use a variable stage this way. Phason...
  • Page 77 Programming the stages How variable heating stages work When the temperature is above the temperature, the heater is off. off at  When the temperature drops below the temperature, the heater is at the output. off at min heat  The heater continues to operate at the until the temperature drops to the min heat...

  • Page 78: Programming Actuator Relays

    Main Menu. BACK Programming actuator relays Before programming the actuator relays, make sure you have properly configured the relays and calibrated the actuators. For more information, read on page 49 Configuring relays for actuators on page 50. Calibrating actuators Phason...
  • Page 79 Programming the stages The Supra’s actuator control function requires a potentiometer feedback on the  motor. Using actuator control without a potentiometer feedback can burn out the motor. If you are not using a potentiometer feedback, use the curtain function to ...
  • Page 80 The first line is the name you gave the open relay for the actuator when you configured it. To program the other actuator, scroll down until its name is on the top line. 3. Scroll to Closes at and then press ENTER Phason...

  • Page 81: Programming Curtain Control Relays

    Programming the stages 4. Enter the temperature using the numbers on the keypad, or press to adjust the value and – then press ENTER The Supra interprets the last digit as a decimal. For example, to enter 40.0°F, press 400. 5.
  • Page 82 If the temperature drops below the idle band, the curtain closes for this duration. Close idle (01:00 mm:ss) After the curtain closes for the “close run” duration, it holds its position for the close idle duration. Use the on page 137 when setting up curtains. Curtain worksheet Phason...

  • Page 83: Programming Heating And Cooling Elements And Temperature-Based Duty Cycles

    Programming the stages To program curtains 1. From the Main Menu, select Settings (1). 2. From the Settings menu, select Curtains (5). The display should look like the following example. Curtain 1 Zone 2 Setpoint 80.0°F Idle Band 2.0°F The first line is the name you gave the open relay for the curtain when you configured it. Only curtains that have been configured appear in the display.
  • Page 84 To program heating or cooling elements (without a duty cycle) 1. From the Main Menu, select Settings (1). 2. From the Settings menu, select Heat/Cool Stages (2). The display should look like one of the following examples. Phason...
  • Page 85 Programming the stages Duty cycle off Duty cycle on Elec. Heat Zone 2 Misters Zone 2 Setpoint 65.0°F Set 80.0°F Duty On Duty cycle: On time 05:00 Off time 10:00 The first line is the name you gave the element when you configured it. Only relays that have been configured as heating or cooling elements appear in the display.

  • Page 86: Programming Timed Events

    1. From the Main Menu, select Settings (1). 2. From the Settings menu, select Timed Events (9). The display should look like one of the following examples. No events programmed Events programmed Yard lights Yard lights Add New Event 16:00 AM 28:00 PM Add New Event Phason...
  • Page 87 Programming the stages The first line is the name you gave the relay when you configured it. Only relays that have been configured as timed events appear in the display. To program other timed event relays, scroll down until the name is on the top line. 3.

  • Page 88: Programming Time-Based Duty Cycles

    (end time), the relay switches on for the ON duration and then OFF for the off duration. When the time reaches the end time, the relay switches off (if it is not off already) and does not switch on again until the time reaches the start time. Phason...
  • Page 89 Programming the stages All ON durations are the same ON duration ON duration 15 minutes 15 minutes OFF duration OFF duration 45 minutes 45 minutes All OFF durations are the same The relay does not switch on until the “from” time (start time). The relay switches off (if it is not off already) at the “to”...

  • Page 90: Programming The Alarm And Display Settings

    Minimum duration prevents alarms from activating when the temperature rises or drops for just a few seconds. Minimum duration can be between 0 and 10 minutes; setting it to 0 activates the alarm relay immediately after an alarm is detected. Phason...
  • Page 91 Programming the alarm and display settings Another important setting is alarm silencing. Silencing temporarily disables an alarm setting after an alarm has been acknowledged. This prevents the alarm relay from activating immediately after acknowledging the alarm. If the alarm condition is still present after the silencing period, the alarm relay activates again.
  • Page 92 To toggle between Disabled and Enabled or between No and Yes, press  and then press – ENTER To enter a number for temperature or duration use the keypad, or press to adjust the –  number and then press ENTER Phason...

  • Page 93: Setting Up The Status Display

    Programming the alarm and display settings When entering durations in mm:ss (minutes:seconds), the Supra  interprets the last two digits as seconds. For example, if you want 15:00, press 1500 and then press ENTER When entering temperatures, the Supra interprets the last digit as a ...

  • Page 94: Setting Up Security And Users

    PIN number and then answering Yes on the next screen will turn –   off security and restore the factory settings. Use this step only as a last resort. It erases ALL your configuration and settings. You will have to reconfigure and reprogram the Supra. Phason...

  • Page 95: Adding And Removing Users

    Setting up security and users Adding and removing users When you initially set up the Supra, if you will be using security, you need to add users to your system. When security is enabled, each user must enter their PIN before changing any settings or acknowledging alarms.

  • Page 96: Changing Pins

    Occasionally, a PIN might need to be changed. For example, when you first set up a user, you might provide a temporary PIN, and then have that user change the PIN the first time they log in to the Supra. Phason...

  • Page 97: Enabling And Disabling Security

    Setting up security and users Only the “owner” of a PIN can change that PIN. To change PINs 1. From the Main Menu, select Security (4). 2. From the Security menu, select Change PIN (2). The display should look like the following example. Current PIN: 4567 3.
  • Page 98 2. From the Security menu, select Security On/Off (1). The display should look like the following example. Security is: On 3. Press ENTER 4. Press to change On to Off and then press – ENTER 5. Press twice to return to the Main Menu. BACK Phason...

  • Page 99: Chapter 5: Monitoring

    Chapter 5: Monitoring Monitoring the Supra Monitoring the Supra includes the following Monitoring the status display below  Acknowledging alarms on page 100  Reading the daily log on page 101  Reading the alarm log on page 102  Reading the audit log on page 103 ...

  • Page 100: Acknowledging Alarms

    If security is enabled, the display should look like the following example. Alarms must be acknowledged! Enter PIN: 3. If security is enabled, enter your PIN and then press ENTER The Supra logs who acknowledges the alarm. 4. Press to go to the Main Menu. ENTER Phason...

  • Page 101: Reading The Daily Log

    Monitoring the Supra 5. Look up the meaning of the alarm(s) in the table on page 117 and then follow the instructions in the table. When troubleshooting temperature probe problems, make sure you are troubleshooting the correct probe. Probe 1 does not necessarily mean Zone 1. Refer to your configuration and installation worksheets.

  • Page 102: Reading The Alarm Log

    Alarm time High Temp Probe 1 Alarm description Ack: Beavis Acknowledged by 04/21/2014 04:32 PM Acknowledged at this time 3. Scroll down to view all the information that was logged. 4. Press twice to return to the Main Menu. BACK Phason...

  • Page 103: Reading The Audit Log

    Monitoring the Supra Reading the audit log Each time someone adjusts a setting, the Supra stores information in its audit log. If you have users set up and security enabled, the Supra stores the user who made each change. If you do not have users and security enabled, the Supra lists the user as “User”.

  • Page 104: Using Manual Override

    3. Scroll to the type of element you want to override and then press ENTER The display should look like one of the following examples. Variable stages Relay stages St1 36" Fan Auto RELAY OVERRIDE St2 24" Fan Auto Relay N Heat mats Auto West heat Auto W Heat mats Auto Phason...

  • Page 105: Performing Diagnostic Tests

    The Supra has several built-in diagnostic tests. If you suspect the control is not responding as it should, perform the tests. If you contact Phason Customer Support (see the contact information in the front of the manual), the technician might ask for some information displayed by the diagnostic tests.

  • Page 106: Displaying Information About Each Input

    The third display should look like the following example. Outside 456 86.0°F Outdoor probe Fdbk 1 Uncald Act 1 feedback (uncalibrated) Fdbk 2 Uncald Act 2 feedback (uncalibrated) Humidity sensor 5. To display the fourth screen, press ENTER The fourth display should look like the following example. Phason...

  • Page 107: Monitoring Power Conditions

    Performing diagnostic tests Water 400 Gal Pulses This is the total water usage for the current day (12:00 AM until current time) 6. Press twice to return to the Main Menu. BACK Monitoring power conditions If you get several low or high power alarms, you should look at the incoming power supply. The information in the power tests can help you determine if you have power supply problems.

  • Page 108: Testing Equipment Connected To Relays

    1 Off 5 Off Down Press to scroll through the lines. 2 Off 6 Off 10 Off 3 Off 7 Off 11 Off ENTER Press to scroll from left to right on a line. 4 Off 8 Off 12 Off Phason...

  • Page 109: Maintaining Actuators

    Maintaining actuators Because cables can stretch and equipment can come out of alignment (similar to tires on your car), Phason recommends resetting the limit switches and calibrating your actuators at least once each year. For more information, read on page 50.

  • Page 110: Adjusting The Display Contrast

    The Supra erases all your configuration and settings and then returns to the Main Menu. Adjusting the display contrast The Supra's display contrast is set at the factory. You can adjust the display contrast by turning the contrast adjuster using a small, flat screwdriver. For more information, read Supra interior layout page 22. Phason...

  • Page 111: Appendixes

    Appendixes Appendix A: Glossary actuator An actuator is a device that has a mechanical arm that extends and retracts. Actuators control elements that are not OFF or ON. Instead, they vary by a percentage. For example, inlets can be open various distances from 0 to 100 percent.
  • Page 112 Programming growth curves humidity band The humidity band is the range in which the Supra attempts to compensate for humidity. The band consists of a lower and upper limit. For more information, read on page 73. Programming the humidity Phason...
  • Page 113 Appendix A: Glossary humidity The adjustment the Supra makes to compensate for high humidity levels. compensation For more information, read on page 73. Programming the humidity humidity factor The amount of effect on the ventilation rate at high humidity levels; 0 is little effect, while 10 is full effect.
  • Page 114 A relay is an electromagnetic switch that is either on (closed) or off (open). set point, Set point is the temperature at which a relay stage switches on or off. temperature For more information, read on page Programming heating and cooling elements See also actuator set point and curtain set point Phason...
  • Page 115 Appendix A: Glossary setback See temperature setback silencing See alarm silencing slaves Slaves are optional devices you can connect to expand the load-carrying capacity of your Supra. Each slave follows the configuration and settings of the variable stage to which it is connected. For more information, read on page 11.
  • Page 116 A zone defines an area set off as distinct from surrounding or adjoining parts. Zones might or might not be separated by walls. For example, a large room could be divided into two zones to provide better control response. For more information, read on page 37. How zones work Phason...

  • Page 117: Appendix B: Troubleshooting

    Appendix B: Troubleshooting Appendix B: Troubleshooting If you see an alarm message and are not sure what it means, look it up in the Alarm messages  table below and then follow the instructions for resolving the alarm condition. If you are having a problem using the Supra, see if the problem is described in the ...
  • Page 118 High Power Volt. rated line voltage). The communication cable Check the cable.  PC Comm. Alarm between the Supra and the Verify that cable leads are properly  computer is damaged or seated in terminal block. disconnected. Phason...

  • Page 119: Troubleshooting

    Appendix B: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting The following table lists some problems, possible causes, and possible solutions. If you are having a problem using the Supra, see if the problem is described in the Troubleshooting table and then follow the directions for correcting the problem. Problem Possible cause Possible solution...
  • Page 120 83. Date/time not correct Daylight savings Adjust the date/time.Read Setting the  date and time on page 42. Forgotten PIN Have a user with “Admin” access assign  a new password. Read Changing PINs on page 96. Phason...

  • Page 121: Determining Correct Actuator Feedback Wiring

    Appendix B: Troubleshooting Determining correct actuator feedback wiring After installing a new actuator or potentiometer, or due to age-related potentiometer wear, the actuator might not move correctly. Common symptoms include: The actuator oscillating back and forth  The actuator not traveling the full stroke during calibration ...

  • Page 122: Appendix C: Factory Defaults

    AC power: (A and B) Status: Disabled AC frequency: Setback: 5.0°F Actuator jam: Start Time: 6:00 AM PC comms: Stop Time: 9:00 PM Water overflow: Max flow: 500000 Tunnel mode Setpoint: 85.0°F Sensor damage: Silencing: 30:00 Min duration: 01:00 Phason...

  • Page 123: Appendix D: Installation Worksheet

    Use the worksheet on the next page to list all the equipment (fans, heaters, curtains, and so on that you want the Supra to control. Phason recommends you make a copy of the worksheet before filling it in incase you need more than one sheet or you make a mistake.
  • Page 124 Appendix D: Installation worksheet Equipment to install Where to connect the equipment on the Supra (relay number, VAR number, etc) Phason...

  • Page 125: Appendix E: Configuration Worksheets

    Appendix E: Configuration worksheets Appendix E: Configuration worksheets Use the on page 123 when completing the configuration Installation Worksheet  worksheets. For Actuator 1, use the feedback terminal ACT 1 FB; for Actuator 2, use ACT 2 FB.  Relay configuration worksheet Enter the zone number (1, 2, 3, or 4) ...

  • Page 126: Variable Stage Configuration Worksheet

    Enter whether or not the stage turns off during tunnel mode  Enter a description (13 characters maximum)  Example Stage Zone Type Tunnel? Description Heat Cool VS fan 1 Heat Cool VS fan 2 Heat Cool VS fan 3 Heat Cool Heat mat Phason...

  • Page 127: Temperature Averaging Worksheet

    Appendix E: Configuration worksheets Stage Zone Type Tunnel? Description Temperature averaging worksheet Temperature averaging allows you to take temperature readings from two or more probes and average the values. When averaging is off, a temperature probe can be assigned to only one zone. When averaging is on, a probe can be one of several probes assigned to a zone.

  • Page 128: Pulse Counter Worksheet

    When de-icing is enabled, variable-speed fans start at full speed before dropping to the idle or normal speed. For more information, read on page 59. Configuring de-icing Setting VSP 1 VSP 2 VSP 3 VSP 4 De-Icing temperature (–40.0 to 50.0°C, 14 to 110°F) Duration to de-ice (1 to 9 seconds) Phason...

  • Page 129: Hysteresis Worksheet

    Appendix E: Configuration worksheets Hysteresis worksheet Hysteresis helps prevent damage to the relays, variable stages, and the equipment connected to them by preventing the stages from switching on and off rapidly when the temperature is hovering close to the set point. For more information, read on page 58.

  • Page 130: Warnings Worksheet

    Timed events must have an ON event for every OFF event. There are overlapping timed events – A device has two or more Overlap Events consecutive ON events, or consecutive OFF events. Edit aborted You did not press ENTER after changing the settings. Phason...

  • Page 131: Appendix F: Settings Worksheets

    Appendix F: Settings worksheets Appendix F: Settings worksheets This appendix contains worksheets for you to use when programming the Supra settings. Each worksheet contains a brief explanation of the information required. For more information about programming the Supra, see on page 64. Chapter 4: Programming Group set point worksheet is the desired or target temperature for a zone.

  • Page 132: Growth Curve Worksheet

    For more information, read on page 67. Programming growth curves Growth curve A Growth curve B Zone(s) Zone(s) Step Temperature Start day Step Temperature Start day  Temperature in °F/°C, range: –10 to 43°C, 14 to 110°F Phason...

  • Page 133: Variable Stage Settings Worksheet

    Appendix F: Settings worksheets Variable stage settings worksheet Setting Variable 1 Variable 2 Variable 3 Variable 4 Type of element Heat Cool Heat Cool Heat Cool Heat Cool On full at Idle at/Setpoint Off at Idle speed/Min heat  Temperature in °F/°C, range: –10 to 43°C, 14 to 110°F ...

  • Page 134: Humidity Compensation Settings Worksheet

    A number from 0 to 10 used to calculated humidity compensation. Upper limit % 90% maximum, must be at least 20% higher than the lower limit. Lower limit % 30% minimum, must be at least 20% lower than the upper limit. Phason...

  • Page 135: Actuator Settings Worksheet

    Appendix F: Settings worksheets Actuator settings worksheet Each actuator has four stages. For each actuator you are setting up you need to program the: Minimum set point  Minimum position  Set point, differential, and position for stages 1 to 4 ...
  • Page 136 Temperature at which actuator starts opening for Stage 4 Differential Temperature at which actuator is open to Stage 4 Position Position Percentage actuator is open  Temperature in °F/°C, range: –10 to 43°C, 14 to 110°F  Position in %, range: 0 to 100 % Phason...

  • Page 137: Curtain Worksheet

    Appendix F: Settings worksheets Curtain worksheet Curtains control the temperature by adjusting the air flow into the facility. Each curtain has six settings. Set point – the temperature at which the curtain holds its position.  Idle band – the buffer around the set point within which the curtains hold their position. ...

  • Page 138: Heating And Cooling Elements Worksheet

    Heat Cool Heat Cool Heat Cool Heat Cool Heat Cool Heat Cool Heat Cool Heat Cool Heat Cool Heat Cool Heat Cool Heat Cool  Temperature in °F/°C, range: –10 to 43°C, 14 to 110°F  Duration in hh:mm:ss Phason...

  • Page 139: Timed Events Worksheet

    Appendix F: Settings worksheets Timed events worksheet Timed event relays control equipment such as lights that need to be switched ON or OFF during certain times of the day. Programming timed events means setting the “on” and “off” times. Timed events must occur in pairs.
  • Page 140 Appendix F: Settings worksheets Relay Zone Relay Zone Relay Zone On time OFF time ON time OFF time ON time OFF time Relay Zone Relay Zone Relay Zone On time OFF time ON time OFF time ON time OFF time Phason...

  • Page 141: Time-Based Duty Cycle Worksheet

    Appendix F: Settings worksheets Time-based duty cycle worksheet Time-based duty cycles are a cross between temperature-based duty cycles and timed events. Unlike temperature-based duty cycles, time-based duty cycles occur between certain hours of the day, regardless of temperatures. Setting up a time-based duty cycles means setting the , and ON duration OFF duration...

  • Page 142: Alarm Settings Worksheet

     Temperature in °F/°C, range: 14 to 110°F, –10 to 43°C  Temperature in °F/°C  Duration in hours, range: 0 to 5 hours Phason...
  • Page 143 Appendix F: Settings worksheets Item Status/setting Description Probe damage Occurs if any existing temperature probe is disconnected or shorted AC power Occurs if AC power supply drops below an acceptable level AC frequency Occurs if the AC line frequency is outside acceptable limits (± 3 Hz of frequency) Note: frequency in North America is 60 Hz, and in Europe is 50 Actuator jam...

  • Page 144: Status Screen Display Worksheet

    Variable stage 3 Variable stage 4 Vdc (0-10V) Displays the percentage of the stage Water meter Displays the water usage for the current day Humidity Displays the current humidity Scroll duration seconds How often the display changes; range: 1 to 6 Phason...

  • Page 145: Security Levels Worksheet

    Appendix F: Settings worksheets Security levels worksheet The Supra has a five-level PIN security system. Each level has access to different areas of the Supra. When you initially set up the Supra, if you will be using security, you need to add users to your system.

  • Page 146: Appendix G: Supra Motor Curves

    Appendix G: Supra motor curves The following table lists the Supra’s available motor curves. For more information about motor curves, see on page 62. Selecting motor curves Optimum Phason curve Franklin Canarm 18” Marathon Multifan 4E35 Multifan 4E50 1/6 hp...

  • Page 147: Index

    Appendix G: Supra motor curves Index communication socket ......22–23 configuration checklist ......39–40 0 to 10 V ........12, 22–23, 47, 48 configuration examples ......37–38 configuring access code .......... See PINs actuator relays ........49–50 accessories ..........11–14 curtain relays .........
  • Page 148 ....See calibrating actuators factory defaults ........109–10 litres ............61–62 Fahrenheit display .......... 43 logs fan de-icing ..........59–60 alarm log ........... 102 feedback potentiometer ..... 22–23, 24 audit log ............ 103 daily log ..........101–2 filters ............19, 25 Phason...
  • Page 149 Appendix G: Supra motor curves erasing..........103–4 variable stages ........75–78 low temperature alarm ....See alarm settings programming checklist ........65 pulse counter ........ 22–23, 33–34 configuring ..........61 maintaining actuators ......50–51, 109 manual override ..........104 menu ............14–15 ratings ........
  • Page 150 ........29–30 water usage ....10, 61–62, 93–94, 101–2 time ..........See date and time time-based duty cycles zone temperatures ........93–94 configuring relays ......... 55–56 timed events zones ... 37–38, 66, See also temperature averaging configuring relays ......... 56–57 Phason...
  • Page 151 Limited warranty This warranty applies only to the Phason Supra (Supra). If you need warranty service, return the product and original proof of purchase to your dealer. Phason Inc. (Phason) warrants the Supra subject to the following terms and conditions.
  • Page 152 100 percent free of defects. Even reliable products can experience occasional failures and the user should recognize this possibility. If Phason products are used in a life-support ventilation system where failure could result in loss or injury, the user should provide adequate back up ventilation, supplementary natural ventilation, or an independent failure-alarm system.

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