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english ALARMcon UTE-32A-L 326003 Alarm device for monitoring ventilation systems in agriculture Operating Instructions Keep for reference! Software version: D1289A from Version 1.14 L-BAL-E251-GB 1542 Index 002 Part.-No. 00163281...
Operating Instructions ALARMcon – model series UTE-32A-L Content General notes ............. Structure of the operating instructions .
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............10.4.3 Networking with ZIEHL-ABEGG ventilation computer through RS485 MODBUS ..10.4.4 Networking with ZIEHL-ABEGG ventilation computer and two temperature sensors per stall .
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Operating Instructions ALARMcon – model series UTE-32A-L Safety instructions Explanations of symbols Safety instructions are highlighted with warning triangles and are depicted according to the degree of hazard as follows. Attention! General hazardous area. Death or severe injury or significant property damage can occur if the corresponding precautions are not taken! Danger due to electric current Danger by dangerous, electric voltage! Death or severe injury can occur if the corresponding...
Use only genuine spare parts / genuine wearing parts / genuine accessories from ZIEHL-ABEGG.Th- ese parts were specifically designed for the device. There is no guarantee that parts from non-original sources are designed and manufactured in correspondence with load and safety requirements.
Operating Instructions ALARMcon – model series UTE-32A-L Mounting Maintenance The device must be checked for soiling and, if necessary, cleaned in periodic intervals. Transport • The device is packed ex factory to suit the transport method previously agreed. • Always use the original packaging materials when transporting the device. •...
Operating Instructions ALARMcon – model series UTE-32A-L Electrical installation Outdoor installation Outdoor installation is possible up to -20 °C when the controller supply is not switched off. Installation must be protected from the effects of weather as much as possible, including protection from direct sunlight! Installation location for agriculture When using for animal keeping, do not install the device directly in the stable but in a separate room...
Operating Instructions ALARMcon – model series UTE-32A-L Electrical installation Mains connection Power from the mains is connected to terminals: PE, L1 and N. Here, it must be strictly observed that the mains voltage lies within the allowable tolerance specifications ( Technical data and nameplate affixed to the side).
Operating Instructions ALARMcon – model series UTE-32A-L Electrical installation Voltage supply for external devices (V+, GND) A power supply is integrated for external devices, e.g. for a temperature sensor add-on module (max. load current Technical data). In case of overload or a short-circuit (V+ - GND), the external power supply is switched off (multifuse). It is not permissible to connect outputs of several devices to each other! Connection of temperature sensor add-on module type ZTG8-L Only the two fresh air temperature sensors can be connected directly to the alarm device UTE-32A-L.
Operating Instructions ALARMcon – model series UTE-32A-L Electrical installation 5.7.2 Addressing temperature sensor add-on module with DIP switch The DIP switches on the ZTG8-L board must be switched to the correct position before starting up. The ZTG8-L are set to no. 1 at the factory (corresponds to address 65), the necessary settings of the DIP switch in further ZTG8-L in the system must be taken from the following drawing.
Operating Instructions ALARMcon – model series UTE-32A-L Electrical installation Alarm signal relay e.g. for telephone dialling device The ALARMcon has a relay for the fault message via potential-free contacts (max. contact load Technical data). • If there is an alarm message, the relay pulls up, i.e. the terminals “11” and “14” are bridged. •...
Do not remove the housing cover under voltage, observe the safety instructions! • Caution: Never short-circuit the connection terminals of the accumulator! • Only use accumulators approved by ZIEHL-ABEGG for this device! Information • The accumulator must be switched on before starting the device. The switch is accessible after removing the connection cover.
Do not remove the housing cover under voltage, observe the safety instructions! • Caution: Never short-circuit the connection terminals of the accumulator! • Only use accumulators approved by ZIEHL-ABEGG for this device! 14:12 Freshair Replace accumu. Procedure 1. Loosen the housing cover and carefully turn aside to the RIGHT.
Operating Instructions ALARMcon – model series UTE-32A-L Controls and Menu 7 Controls and Menu Main switch: Maintenance operation signalled by flashing light and STOP symbol. The alarm functions are deactivated, i.e. no horn alarm in the event of a power failure. Alarm functions active (armed).
Operating Instructions ALARMcon – model series UTE-32A-L Controls and Menu Menu guidance and menu structure The ALARMcon has 3 menus which are accessible by different key combinations. You move within the menu with the arrow keys and the P-key. After selecting the menu item, the P-key is pressed to make settings. If the previously set value starts flashing, this is then set with the ▲...
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Operating Instructions ALARMcon – model series UTE-32A-L Controls and Menu 2. Cot menu The cot menu is opened from the supply air temperature display with the ▼-key. The size of the menu depends on the number of cots in the alarm system. The settings for overtemperature and undertemperature can be checked and set for a maximum of 32 cots.
Operating Instructions ALARMcon – model series UTE-32A-L Setting for operation 8 Setting for operation The Info menu 21:04 Freshair ↑ ↓ Starting from the standard display of the supply air temperature you can go to the Info menu by pressing the P-key PIN input Settings can be released and presettings reset with PIN codes PIN input...
Operating Instructions ALARMcon – model series UTE-32A-L Setting for operation Language Menu language by the factory set to German In this menu different national languages can be selected (GB = English, D = German Language ...). ALARMcon Displays the software version. Version Alarm loop 1-5 ON = alarm loop active.
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Operating Instructions ALARMcon – model series UTE-32A-L Setting for operation Menu depends on programmed temperature add-on modules or connected ventilation com- puters Compart- Alarm On / * factory Setting site * factory Setting site ment tem- setting setting perature Alarm max. Alarm min.
Operating Instructions ALARMcon – model series UTE-32A-L Setting for operation The Installation menu Information The settings in the Installation menu are primarily basic settings that must be made during start-up. These settings should only be made with exact knowledge of the device function and system constellation.
For systems that are not networked with ventilation computers Control sys. Master 1 = ON If the ALARMcon is connected with compatible ZIEHL-ABEGG ventilation computers in a control system (CTE/AHX-L, PTE-6/10AHQ-L, FTET4/6/10AHMQ-L). In this case the ALARMcon communicates with the Master of the controllers and automatically determines the number of stalls.
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Operating Instructions ALARMcon – model series UTE-32A-L Setting for operation Adjustment E2 Adjustment (offset) for “E1” sensor value. Enter difference in Kelvin reference measuring device Adjustment E2 Factory setting: 0.0 K Setting range: -10...+10K Alarm correction Supply air temperature-dependent component for the overtemperature alarm trigger of the stalls.
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Operating Instructions ALARMcon – model series UTE-32A-L Setting for operation Alarm pause time 1 Alarm pause time for horn and telephone on acknowledgement of the fault. If there is a fault (e.g. overtemperature in cot 1), a message is given by the alarm horn Al.
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Operating Instructions ALARMcon – model series UTE-32A-L Setting for operation Sensor diff. time If the difference between the two sensor values for the supply air temperature or between the two sensor values for a cot exists for the duration of time set here, a fault indication is Sensor diff.
Operating Instructions ALARMcon – model series UTE-32A-L Setting for operation Gateway Mode In the case of Gateway Mode = ON, MODBUS messages from the BUS2 interface are transmitted to BUS1 if the MODBUS address is not identical to the alarm address. Gateway Mode In the case of Gateway Mode = OFF, there is no transmission.
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Operating Instructions ALARMcon – model series UTE-32A-L Setting for operation Explanation of display for assignment of the inputs Setting Cot 1 .. 32 ZTG8-L number 1 Input E1 allocation 1. E1 depending on number 2,3 4 Following settings up to .. E8 Adjustment (offset) for the temperatures measured on the ZTG8-L's.
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Operating Instructions ALARMcon – model series UTE-32A-L Setting for operation ZTG8-L No. 2 at the factory for programming Setting site systems with for 2 sensors one sensor per per stall stall adjustment 2. E1 0.0 K 0.0 K allocation 2. E2 Temperature 2.
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Operating Instructions ALARMcon – model series UTE-32A-L Setting for operation ZTG8-L No. 3 at the factory for programming Setting site systems with for 2 sensors one sensor per per stall stall adjustment 3. E8 0.0 K 0.0 K ZTG8-L No. 4 at the factory for programming Setting site...
Operating Instructions ALARMcon – model series UTE-32A-L Setting for operation ZTG8-L No. 4 at the factory for programming Setting site systems with for 2 sensors one sensor per per stall stall allocation 4. E8 Temperature 4. E8 20.0 °C 20.0 °C adjustment 4.
Operating Instructions ALARMcon – model series UTE-32A-L Setting for operation • Each alarm input “D1”...“D5” can be allocated to one alarm group. In this way, different alarm pause times can be obtained for digital inputs. – The settings of the alarm pause times for the alarm groups are made in the “ALARMcon Setup” under menu items “Al.
Operating Instructions ALARMcon – model series UTE-32A-L Setting for operation Diagnostic Accumulator voltage Current voltage of the accumulator Accumulator voltage Charging voltage Current charging voltage Charging voltage Accumul. current Charging current (positive values) or discharge current (negative values) of the accu- mulator Accumul.
Operating Instructions ALARMcon – model series UTE-32A-L Alarm and fault indications 9 Alarm and fault indications Reminder of alarm test (no error message) Test alarms! An alarm test reminder is given automatically every week. Display “Test alarms!” alternately with the standard display. Test alarms! This signal is reset again for a week on running an alarm test.
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Operating Instructions ALARMcon – model series UTE-32A-L Alarm and fault indications Display Possible cause Adjustment Overtemperature • Check of the cot temperature in the cot Message in systems without networking menu. Display cot temperature at over- (i.e. all cot sensors via ZTG8-L). temperature.
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Operating Instructions ALARMcon – model series UTE-32A-L Alarm and fault indications Display Possible cause Adjustment • Check sensor lead. E1 sensor error • Check sensor (PTC, R20 °C = 1.9 kΩ) Fault of the supply air sensor at the input •...
Operating Instructions ALARMcon – model series UTE-32A-L Alarm and fault indications Change device fuse The mains input fuse of the ALARMcon is on the left hand side in the terminal compartment. The charging state display flashes in case of a defective fuse (as for missing mains voltage). The transparent cover over the fuse must be removed to check or change the fuse.
Operating Instructions ALARMcon – model series UTE-32A-L Enclosure 10 Enclosure 10.1 Technical data • Line voltage 1~ 120..277V, (-10 % / +10 %), 50/60 Hz • Internal accumulator 12 V / 7 Ah for alarm times of at least 2 hours on max. load •...
Operating Instructions ALARMcon – model series UTE-32A-L Enclosure 10.4 Examples for the structure of the alarm system Up to 32 stalls can be monitored by one ALARMcon, the temperature measurement is made directly by a maximum of 4 connected temperature sensor add-on modules of type ZTG-8L (for max. 8 sensors each) or indirectly by the temperature sensors of the ventilation devices (maximum 32 pcs.).
Operating Instructions ALARMcon – model series UTE-32A-L Enclosure 10.4.2 System with ventilation controllers and separate temperature monitoring, message via relay In ventilation controllers with temperature monitoring the fault indication is connected by a relay contact at a digital signal input of the ALARMcon. The signal contacts can be connected in series in case of several ventilation controllers.
2. Installation menu - IO Setup - Set supply air temperature to “BUS”. Information At least two ZIEHL-ABEGG ventilation computers (1 x Master, 1 x Slave) must be available in the system. In the case of only one device, the number of Slaves must be set to “0” on the Master.
2. Installation menu - IO Setup - Set supply air temperature to “BUS”. Information At least two ZIEHL-ABEGG ventilation computers (1 x Master, 1 x Slave) must be available in the system. In the case of only one device, the number of Slaves must be set to “0” on the Master.
Manufacturer reference Our products are manufactured in accordance with the relevant international regulations. If you have any questions concerning the use of our products or plan special uses, please contact: ZIEHL-ABEGG SE Heinz-Ziehl-Straße 74653 Künzelsau Telephone: +49 (0) 7940 16-0 Telefax: +49 (0) 7940 16-504 info@ziehl-abegg.de...
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