DO NOT SPRAY WATER ON THE CONTROLLER FOR CUSTOMER USE Enter the serial number located on the side of the controller below for future reference. Model number: TC6-2V1SA Serial number: TC6-2V1SA.rev.05...
FEATURES The TC6-2V1SA is an electronic device used for environmental control in livestock buildings. It allows the user to maintain a specified target temperature by controlling the operation of ventilation and heating equipment. Two stages of variable fans and one stage of either heaters, mist or ON/OFF fans can be controlled.
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TC6-2V1SA PROBE READINGS RECORDED FOR PAST DAYS Minimum and maximum readings from temperature probes, static pressure sensors and humidity sensor are recorded for the current day and the previous six days. WATER MONITORING A pulse input is provided for monitoring water consumption for the current days and the previous six days.
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TC6-2V1SA CONTROL OF AIR INLET MOVEMENT The movement of air inlets can be coordinated with the operation of the fans using a potentiometer located on the panel drive. This allows the air inlets to be adjusted correctly, without the influence of uncontrollable factors such as wind or air from adjoining rooms.
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TC6-2V1SA Led Display: The display on the top right corner of the faceplate shows the current room temperature averaged over all selected room temperature probes. It can also display the static pressure level or the air inlet position. LCD Display: The LCD display at the left Room T°...
To extend a probe: Use a shielded cable of outside diameter between 0.245 and 0.260 in (6.22 and 6.60 mm) (the cable dimensions should not be under 18 AWG) to ensure the cable entry is liquid tight. Do not ground the shielding. TC6-2V1SA.rev.05...
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TC6-2V1SA It is preferable to solder the cable joint to ensure a proper contact between the two cables. CAUTION: Do not run probe cables next to other power cables. When crossing over other cables, cross at 90°. Defective probes: An alarm is generated when a defective probe 1: 74.2...
TC6-2V1SA MOTOR TYPES The relationship between the voltage supplied to a motor and its operating speed is described by a motor curve. This curve varies with the make and capacity of the motor. The various motors available in the industry have been divided into ten categories and the controller has been programmed with a different motor curve for each of these categories.
Press on the MODIFY button. The month flashes. Use the arrow keys to set the month. Press the Modify button. The day flashes. Use the arrow keys to set the day. Press the Modify button once again, the year flashes. Use the arrow keys to set the year. TC6-2V1SA.rev.05...
Note that this function is only available if the water counter has been enabled in the USER SETUP. Press on the down-arrow key to scroll the display. The water consumption for the past 6 days is displayed. TC6-2V1SA.rev.05...
2. Time of Day Format: Select the time format: Time format AM-PM or 24 hours mode. AM-PM 3. Temperature Units: Select the temperature units: Temp. units Fahrenheit (F°) of Celsius (°C) degrees. °F TC6-2V1SA.rev.05...
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TC6-2V1SA 4. # of Temperature Sensors in the Room: Set #T° sensors in the total number of temperature sensors the room: that are wired to the controller. Up to 4 temperature sensors can be selected. 5. Room Probes: Select which of the room sensors are used...
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TC6-2V1SA 11. Use Outside Temperature Sensor: Use Out T° Select "Yes" if an outside temperature sensor? sensor is connected to the unit. 12. Outside T° Compensation on Min. Speed: Select "Yes" to activate the outside Out T° compens. temperature compensation on the...
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TC6-2V1SA 17. Use the Static Pressure Sensor: Select "Yes" if a static pressure sensor Use Stat. P is connected to the controller. sensor? 18. Use the Static Pressure Compensation: Select "Yes" if to activate the static Use Stat. P pressure compensation (refer to the compens.?
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TC6-2V1SA 24. Merge between stages 2 and 3: Select "Yes" if to enable the merge Use merge for between fan stages 2 and 3 (refer to stages 2-3 the "Merge" section of the "Cooling" chapter). This menu is only shown if stage 3 is used as a fan stage. Refer to the beginning of this chapter to see if stage 3 is used as a fan stage.
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TC6-2V1SA 30. 0-10V #2 follows the Set Point ? : Select "Yes" if the start temperature of 0-10V 2 follows the second 0-10V output is related to setpoint? the set point. This means that when the set point changes, the start temperature is adjusted by the same amount.
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TC6-2V1SA 36. Low Temperature Override: Select "Yes" to enable both of the Low T° override following options when the room temperature is too low: 1. The minimum speed of stage 1 fans is decreased and stage 2 fans are stopped.
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TC6-2V1SA 41. Min speed curve? Min speed curve? Select "Yes" to enable the minimum speed curve function. 42. LED Display: Select the desired LED display amongst the following options: - Display the room temperature only Display: (T° Only); T° & Inlet...
Press the down-arrow key once again. Today's maximum tempera- ture is displayed along with the time and date. Keep pressing on the down-arrow key to look at the minimum and maximum temperature readings that have been recorded each day for the past 6 days. TC6-2V1SA.rev.05...
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TC6-2V1SA Viewing Probe's Temperatures Temperature readings of each individual probe can be displayed as follows. The readings of each activated probe are displayed, whether they are assigned for the average room temperature or not. Set the function to PROBE TEMPERA- 1: 74.3...
TC6-2V1SA TEMPERATURE SET POINTS The temperature set point is the target room temperature. It can be adjusted from -40.0°F to 100°F (-40.0°C to 37.8°C). The temperature curve must be disabled to adjust this target temperature. A night set point can also be enabled, in order to maintain a different target temperature during night time.
TC6-2V1SA TEMPERATURE CURVE The user can define a temperature curve to adjust the set point automatically over a given time period. The set point curve function must first be enabled in the USER SETUP. A curve is defined using up to 10 points. Each point specifies a day number and a set point for that day.
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TC6-2V1SA Specifying the Curve Set the function to SET POINT / CURVE using the menu select buttons. The current set point is displayed. Press the down-arrow key to select 1. day the first point of the curve. The day Setp 75.0°F...
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TC6-2V1SA Setting the Day Number The following menu indicates the day that is currently being used by the curve. This day can also be modified in order to move forward or backward on the curve. This day number usually refers to the animal age.
2. To disable the minimum ventilation cycles, set the On time to zero and the Off time to any other value. 3. To run the stage 1 fans intermittently, set their On and Off time to the proper values. TC6-2V1SA.rev.05...
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TC6-2V1SA Adjusting Stage 1 On and Off Times for Min. Vent. The On and Off times of stage 1 fans can be adjusted between 0 and 900 seconds, in increments of 15 seconds. Set the function to STAGE 1 using the menu select buttons. The number of degrees required to reach 100% speed of stage 1 fans is displayed.
TC6-2V1SA Minimum Ventilation's Speed Curve It is possible to define a curve to automatically adjust the minimum speed of stage 1 fans, over a given period of time. This speed curve is defined by ten points. Each point specifies a day number and a fan speed for that day.
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TC6-2V1SA Specifying the Minimum Speed Curve Set the function to MIN. SPEED / Min Spd CURVE using the menu select buttons. The minimum speed of stage 1 fans is displayed. Press the down-arrow key to select the first point of the curve. The day at which...
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TC6-2V1SA Setting the Day Number The following menu indicates the day that is currently being used by the curve. This day can also be modified in order to move forward or backward on the curve. This day number usually refers to the animal age.
TC6-2V1SA Using Stage 2 Fans for Minimum Ventilation Stage 2 fans can provide minimum ventilation if they are not used for cooling purposes. The following graphic illustrates the operation of stage 2 fan in minimum ventilation. HDIDHVHÃW@IUDG6UDPIÃVTDIBÃTU6B@Ã!ÃA6IT HDIDHVHÃW@IUDG6UDPIÃVTDIBÃTU6B@Ã!ÃA6IT VENTILATION STAGE 2 FANS OPERATE IN...
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TC6-2V1SA Activating Minimum Ventilation on Stage 2 Refer to the COOLING chapter to adjust the main settings of stage 2 and refer to the beginning of this chapter to set stage 1's timer. Set the function to STAGE 2 using the menu select buttons. The start temperature of stage 2 is displayed.
COOLING Fan Stages Operation The TC6-2V1SA controls 2 stages of variable-speed fans (stages 1-2) and 1 optional stage of ON/OFF fans (fan stage 3). These stages operate in a sequence to increase the level of ventilation as the room temperature increases.
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TC6-2V1SA Adjusting # of Degrees to Reach 100% of Stage 1 This is the temperature interval over which stage 1 variable speed fans increase in speed, proportionally to the temperature, in order to reach their full speed (see the diagram above). It can be adjusted between 0.5°F and 20.0°F (0.3°C and 11.1°C).
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TC6-2V1SA Adjusting the Start Temperature of Stage 2 The start temperature of stages 2 is the temperature at which the stage's variable-speed fans start running continuously at their minimum speed (refer to the previous diagram). It can be adjusted from 0 to 120°F (0 to 48.9°C) above the set point.
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TC6-2V1SA Adjusting Start/Stop Temperature of Fan Stage 3 A start and a stop temperature are defined to activate /deactivate fan stage 3 (see the previous diagram). Stage 3's start temperatures must be greater than: stage 2's start T°+ stage 2's # of degrees to 100% +0.5°F (0.3°C).
TC6-2V1SA Outside Temperature Compensation The outside temperature compensation ensures a better stability in the room temperature: the controller refers to the outside temperature to adjust fan stages' parameters consequently. Outside Temp. Compensation on Stage 1 Min. Speed The minimum speed of stage 1 fans can automatically be adjusted, in accordance with the outside temperature.
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TC6-2V1SA Outside Temp. Comp. on Stage 1-2 Degrees to 100% The number of degrees to reach 100% of stages 1-2's fan speed can be adjusted automatically, according to the outside temperature. The user defines the number of degrees to reach 100% for winter times and another for summer times.
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TC6-2V1SA Adjusting Stage 1's Minimum Speed in Winter This is the minimum speed of stage 1 fans when the outside temperature is at or below winter's reference temperature (refer to the min. speed graphic above). Winter's minimum speed is related to the main minimum speed : if the regular minimum speed changes, winter's minimum speed is adjusted consequently.
TC6-2V1SA Merging Fan Stages 1 and 2 The transition from Stage 1 to Stage 2 can create jumps in the volume of displaced air. This can be smoothed out by merging stages. When the merge between stages 1 and 2 is activated, the speed of Stage 1 fans is decreased to match the speed of Stage 2 fans when Stage 2 fans start up.
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TC6-2V1SA speed of stage 2 fans is increased to create a smooth progression. When the temperature reaches stage 3 start temp. + #of degrees to 100% of stage 3, stages 2 fans reach their maximum speed once again and stage 3 fans operate at their full speed.
TC6-2V1SA De-icing Stage 2 Fans A de-icing cycle is provided to de-ice Stage 2 fans in cold weather condi- tions. If the controller uses an outside temperature sensor, de-icing cycles are only activated when the outside temperature drops below a defined temperature.
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TC6-2V1SA Press on the MODIFY button. The de-icing cycle's outside tempera- ture flashes on the display. Use the arrow keys to set the outside temperature below which the de-icing cycles start to be performed. Press MODIFY to validate the new value.
TC6-2V1SA Mist Cooling The last cooling stage can be configured as a mist stage. Mist units operate according to two different timers. The room temperature determines which timer is used. Refer to the USER SETUP section to activate the mist stage and to see which of the stages your controller uses as the mist stage (see the stages' definition table).
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TC6-2V1SA Setting Timer 1 & 2 Start and Stop Temperatures Start and stop temperatures of both mist timers are directly related to the set point. This means that when the main set point changes, the start and stop temperatures of the mist units are adjusted by the same amount.
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TC6-2V1SA Setting Timer 1 & 2 Time On and Time Off The On and Off times of the mist units, of both timers, can be adjusted from 0 to 60 minutes. Set the function to MIST using the menu Mist Timer 1 select buttons.
TC6-2V1SA Relative Humidity (RH) Compensation The controller has 2 ways to compensate for a high relative humidity (RH) level: 1. The minimum speed of stage 1 fans can be enhanced; 2. The mist units are shut off. 1. RH Compensation on Stage 1's Minimum Speed The minimum speed of stage 1 fans can automatically be adjusted as a function of relative humidity.
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TC6-2V1SA 2. RH Compensation on Mist Units When the humidity level is too high, the mist units are shut off to avoid increasing the humidity level any further. They stop operating whenever the humidity exceeds the Mist Shutoff value. The Mist Shutoff level can be adjusted from 40% to 100% (Off) of humidity.
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TC6-2V1SA Press on the down-arrow key in order to Humidity setp reach the "Humidity set point" display. Note that this menu only appears if the " RH Influence on Minimum Speed " feature has been activated in the User Setup.
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TC6-2V1SA Set the function to MIST using the Mist Timer 1 menu select buttons. The start StarT° 85.5°F temperature of the first mist timer is displayed. Note that this function is only available if the mist stage has been enabled in the USER SETUP.
TO TIMER 2 TO TIMER 1 TIMER 2 ON THE HEATING OUTPUT TURNS OFF TIMER 1 ON ROOM HEATER HEATER HEATER HEATER TEMPERATURE START T° STOP T° START T° STOP T° TIMER 2 TIMER 2 TIMER 1 TIMER 1 TC6-2V1SA.rev.05...
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TC6-2V1SA Adjusting Heater Stage's Start T° The start temperature of a heating stage can be adjusted from 40°F (22.2°C) below the set point to 39.5°F (21.9°C) above the set point; its stop temperature can be adjusted from O.5°F above the start tempera- ture to 40°F (22.2°C) above the set point.
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TC6-2V1SA Press on the MODIFY button. The start temperature of the first timer flashes on the display. Use the arrow keys to set it to the desired value. Press on the MODIFY button to validate. Press on the down-arrow key once. The...
This option allows bypassing the inlet's normal operation when the room temperature is too cold. The inlet directly goes to a user-defined position when the room temperature decreases to the low override temperature. Refer to the USER SETUP chapter to activate and to set this function. TC6-2V1SA.rev.05...
TC6-2V1SA Maximum Opening Stage A supplementary stage can be calibrated in order to continue opening the air inlet beyond the last temperature of the controller's ventilation stages. This supplementary stage is optional. It is used to direct the airflow more efficiently during periods of warm weather.
TC6-2V1SA Calibrating the Air Inlet This calibration allows the TC6-2V1SA to control the air inlet opening with accuracy. The controllers automatically calibrates the minimum position of the actuator, according to the limit switch. The user must then open the inlet's actuator in order to define its maximum opening (100%).
TC6-2V1SA Manual Mode This mode allows activating the air inlet manually and to bypass the automatic control on air inlets, allowing to verify the air inlet's performance. Set the function to INLET using the menu Opening select buttons. The current air inlet po-...
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TC6-2V1SA Adjusting the Maximum Opening This is the maximum air inlet opening, beyond the last ventilation stage (see the Max. Opening section of this manual). Set the function to INLET using the menu select buttons. This menu is only accessible if the air inlet has been enabled in the User Setup.
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TC6-2V1SA Selecting the Maximum Opening Mode Select the proper mode : dumping / progressive. Refer to the Maximum Opening section of this manual for further information. Set the function to INLET using the menu select buttons. This menu is only accessible if the air inlet has been enabled in the User Setup.
TC6-2V1SA Static Pressure Compensation The static pressure compensation is expressed as a percentage per 0.01 inch of water (%/0.01"WC). It determines by how much the inlet must open or close to help reduce or enhance the static pressure in the building according to the set points.
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TC6-2V1SA Adjusting the Hi and Lo Static Pressure Set Points The static pressure compensation starts when the static pressure level exceeds the Hi or Lo static pressure set points. Set the function to INLET using the menu select buttons. The current air inlet position and the current mode (Auto/ Open/ Off/ Close) are displayed.
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TC6-2V1SA Adjusting Compensation Delay From the moment where the static pressure level exceed the high or low pressure set point, a time delay must be elapsed before the compensation starts being used. This delay can be adjusted from 0 to 900 seconds.
0-10V OUTPUTS The TC6-2V1SA can control up to two 0-10V outputs. These outputs are used as supplementary outputs for heating, for ventilation or to control chimney dampers. The following sections describes the operation of the 0-10V outputs depending of their usage.
TC6-2V1SA 0-10V Outputs: Ventilation Settings When used for ventilation, the 0-10V outputs are activated when the room temperature increases above their start temperature. WÃPVUQVUÃ)ÃW@IUDG6UDPIÃHP9@ WÃPVUQVUÃ)ÃW@IUDG6UDPIÃHP9@ 0-10V OUTPUT FANS THE 0-10V OUTPUT THE 0-10V OUTPUT THE 0-10V OUTPUT OPERATES...
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TC6-2V1SA Adjusting the Start Temperature of 0-10V Fan Outputs The 0-10V outputs that are used for ventilation purposes are activate when the room temperature increases above their start temperature. The start temperature can be set as a fix value (absolute) or it can be related to the set point.
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TC6-2V1SA Adjusting Max. and Stop Temp. of 0-10V Fan Outputs The maximum temperature is the temperature at which the 0-10V fan output reaches its full speed. It can be adjusted from 0.5 to 20°F (0.3°C to 11.1°C) above the output's start temperature.
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TC6-2V1SA Press on the down-arrow key and select 15sec the timer display. 0sec Press on the MODIFY button. The On time flashes on the display. Use the arrow keys to set it to the desired value. Press on the MODIFY button once again, the Off time flashes on the display.
TC6-2V1SA 0-10V Outputs: Heating Settings When used for heating purposes, the 0-10V outputs are activated when the room temperature decreases below their minimum temperature value. 9 287387 +($7,1* 02'( 9 287387 +($7,1* 02'( 0-10V OUTPUT HEATERS THE 0-10V OUTPUT...
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TC6-2V1SA Adjusting the Minimum T° of 0-10V Heating Outputs The minimum temperature is the temperature below which the heater units of the 0-10V output start operating at their minimum capacity (refer to the previous diagram). This parameter can be a fix value (absolute) or it can be related to the set point.
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TC6-2V1SA Adjusting Max. and Stop T° of 0-10V Heating Outputs The maximum temperature is the temperature at which the 0-10V heating output reaches its full capacity. It can be adjusted from 0.5 to 20°F (0.3°C to 11.1°C) below the output's minimum temperature. Refer to the previ- ous diagram.
TC6-2V1SA 0-10V Outputs: Chimney Damper Settings Chimney dampers open and close according to the operation of the controller's ventilation stages. As the temperature increases and new stages are activated, the chimney damper is opened or closed accordingly. The ventilation curve is divided into steps and the user must program a new chimney position for each step.
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TC6-2V1SA Manual Control of the Chimney Damper The opening of the chimney damper can manually be set as follows. Note that the automatic control of the chimney damper is disabled while the manual mode is on. Set the function to 0-10V OUTPUT 1 or...
This means, for example, that when the controller switches to the night- time set point, the high and low temperature alarms are readjusted using the same offset from the daytime set point. ROOM T° HIGH T° ALARM HIGH T° SET POINT ROOM TEMP. TC6-2V1SA.rev.05...
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TC6-2V1SA The situation is slightly different when the outside temperature is greater than the set point. In this case, the set point is replaced by the outside temperature as the reference point. Another parameter, called the critical temperature, is defined to continue monitoring the indoor temperature for high temperatures.
TC6-2V1SA Defective Probe Alarm To identify the defective probe, select the PROBE TEMPERATURE or OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE function. Dashes are displayed instead of a read- ing when the probe is defective. In the case of room temperature probes, the controller will operate according to the temperature of the remaining probes.
Water Spill Alarm A water spill alarm is detected when the water consumption monitored by the TC6-2V1SA exceeds a user-defined maximum value. The maximum allowable water quantity can be adjusted from 0 to 1,000 gallons or liters per 15 minutes.
Press on the MODIFY button. The test temperature flashes. Use the arrow keys to set it to the desired value. The appropriate outputs are activated or deactivated immediately following the new temperature setting. The test mode ends when the user exits this menu. TC6-2V1SA.rev.05...
Actuator (winch): Open/Close output, 50/60Hz, 115VAC(0.17HP 124W), 230VAC (0.5HP 373W), 30 VDC 5A Ind. Fuse F4-5A slow blow. Enclosure: ABS, moisture and dust-tight. The room temperature where the controller is located MUST ALWAYS REMAIN BETWEEN 32 AND 104 F (0 AND 40 TC6-2V1SA.rev.05...
. The configuration starts loading. Wait until the end of the transfer. 4- Once the transfer is completed, simultaneously press the MENU SELECT up and down-arrow keys once again to exit this menu. 5- The new configuration is now loaded. Remove the configuration mod- ule from the connector. TC6-2V1SA.rev.05...
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TC6-2V1SA Saving a Configuration Saving a Configuration from the Controller into the Configuration Module: 1- Insert the configuration module in the J2 connec- tor, at the top left corner of the board, with the components facing down. 2- Simultaneously press the MENU Load config.
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TC6-2V1SA USER SETUP SETTINGS PARAMETER $030 $030 Time format & ) Temperature units Number of temperature sensors Selected sensors for average T° <HV Use water meter ? Water meter units _____ / PULSE Water meter unit/pulse <HV Use humidity sensor? <HV...
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TC6-2V1SA SETTINGS PARAMETER Wrvyhv Crhvt 8uvrÃ9hr 0-10V output #1 used for : `r I 0-10V #1 follows the set point? W W 0-10V output #1 signal Wrvyhv Crhvt 8uvrÃ9hr 0-10V output #2 used for : `r I 0-10V #2 follows the set point?
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TC6-2V1SA Changing the password 22 Set point curve see Curves Potentiometer Static pressure set points 65 Defective potentiometer alarm 80 Temperature set point 25 Probes Setup See User setup Activating temperature probes 16 Speed See Fan speed Connecting probes 10...
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TC6-2V1SA 0-10V outputs' timer 70 De-icing timer 46 Heater stage's timer Principle of operation & settings 54–56 Heater stages' timer 18 Minimum ventilation timer 30 Mist timers 48–49 Units Selecting the temperature units 15 Selecting the time format 15 Selecting water units (Lit / Gal) 16 User setup 15–22...
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