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VPR-016-001, VPR-016-201, VPR-016-401
VPR-024-001, VPR-024-201, VPR-024-401
VPR-032-001, VPR-032-401
Installation & Operation Manual
990031
SW VERSION 2.00.03.12
M1.00.01.30
REV (7) 10-22-2018
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® 2018 Valco Companies, Inc.

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  • Page 1 VENTRA PRO ® VPR-016-001, VPR-016-201, VPR-016-401 VPR-024-001, VPR-024-201, VPR-024-401 VPR-032-001, VPR-032-401 Installation & Operation Manual 990031 SW VERSION 2.00.03.12 M1.00.01.30 REV (7) 10-22-2018 ® 2018 Valco Companies, Inc.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Warranty ............6 INTRODUCTION .
  • Page 3 Critical User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Daily Usage .
  • Page 4 Side Curtain Settings ......... . .100 Ridge Vent Settings .
  • Page 5 APPENDIX 1 - Progressive Heating and Cooling Example ... .163 APPENDIX 2 - Curtain and Inlet Behavior......164 APPENDIX 3 - Service Technician Features .

  • Page 6: Warranty

    Warranty VAL-C0® MANUFACTURED PRODUCTS OTHER THAN EXTENDED WARRANTY PRODUCTS Val Products, Inc. (Val Products) warrants to the original purchaser that Val Products’ manufactured products (other than the products subject to an extended warranty set forth below) will be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from and after the date of original purchase and when used in a usual and customary fashion.
  • Page 7 General Conditions and Limitations Applicable to All Val Products, Inc. (Val Products) Warranties, Including Extended Warranties The Product must be installed and operated in accordance with instructions published by Val Products or the warranty will be void. Warranty will be void if all components of the product or system are not original equipment supplied by the manufacturer.
  • Page 8 CONTROLLER Software copyright 2018 VAL-CO®. The VAL-CO® logo is a registered trademark of VAL-CO®. Ventra Pro is a trademark name of this VAL-CO® Control. ™ Carol is a registered trademark of General Cable Industries, Inc. Littelfuse is a registered trademark of Littelfuse, Inc. Bussmann is a registered trademark of Cooper Industries, Inc.

  • Page 9: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION General Information on the Control The Ventra Pro’s advanced microprocessor-based design has made it possible to regulate the environments of livestock facilities with greater precision than conventional thermostats and timers. It provides a consistent climate for your animals, resulting in better feed efficiency, better growth, and lower mortality. This is achieved by careful monitoring of temperature, air speed, humidity, static pressure, feed use and water use.

  • Page 10: Symbols

    Symbols Our concern is for your safety. The safety warnings are included in this manual as a guide to help and encourage the safe operation of your equipment. It is your responsibility to evaluate the hazards of each operation and implement the safest method of protecting yourself as owner and/or operator.
  • Page 11 APPLICATION-SPECIFIC SYMBOLS = The zones symbol appears next to information regarding zones. = The hog symbol appears next to text that applies ONLY to operating the hog controller software. = The birds symbol appears next to text that applies ONLY to operating the bird controller software. HOT-KEY SYMBOLS Hot-Key technology™...

  • Page 12: Before You Start

    BEFORE YOU START! WARNING 1. A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN should perform all wiring to ensure local and national codes are followed. 2. Disconnect all power and use LOCK OUT TAG OUT PROCEDURES before inspecting or servicing equipment. 3. Protect yourself and others against electronic static discharge. In addition to shutting down the power remember to GROUND yourself before working with this equipment.

  • Page 13: Component Description

    Component Description Controller The Ventra Pro is available in a 16, 24 or 32 channel controller. Variable speed stations can be added to provide control for variable speed devices. It is important that you understand the control’s (VS) configuration if you are using varible speed devices, and the control specifications for each device requirement.

  • Page 14: Circuit Protection

    Circuit Protection Circuit Breakers The controller should be wired to an independent circuit breaker. Ideally, each equipment output channel should have its own breaker to insure that tripping one breaker will not affect other devices in the ventilation system. Motors must have a thermal overload protection device or impedance protection. The overload should auto-reset for any essential equipment.

  • Page 15: Essential Background Information

    Essential Background Information The following sections on Zones, Effective Environmental Temperature (EET) and Ventilation Modes are necessary for you to understand in order to set up the control and run your barn effectively. Zones This controller has a ZONE key and has multiple zone capability. This lets you specify different environmental conditions in individual rooms or areas.
  • Page 16 Essential Background Information - continued The degree of effect the air movement has on the Actual Temperature, when figuring the Working Temperature, is controlled by the "Temp Control" setting under the Temperature Control Setting menus. If "Temp Control" is set to "Actual", air movement has no effect on the Working Temperature used to control the devices. The devices will operate based on the Actual Temperature.
  • Page 17 Essential Background Information - continued Minimum Minimum ventilation is the process of bringing outside air into a building even when the indoor temperature and humidity do not require it. This helps keep ammonia, dust and carbon dioxide from accumulating. Purge Purging is the process of evacuating stale contaminated air and replacing it with fresh air.
  • Page 18 Sensors Sensors throughout the building provide data on air temperature, humidity, feeder run times, static pressure, whisker switch, and water usage and will be wired to either the analog or digital terminal inputs, as listed below. Attach the following sensors to these inputs. Record the connection on the Sensor Data Sheet, Appendix 6 on page 175 , at the end of this manual.

  • Page 19: Control Hardware And Installation

    Control Hardware and Installation It is important that you verify the parts listed in Appendix 5 beginning on page 172. Location Begin by selecting a sheltered, vertical surface and effective location for wiring and access. The control should be mounted in an area where there is at least 2 inches of space surrounding it, clear from electrical items, with the wire (This protects the control from water or debris.) routing holes facing down.

  • Page 20: Memory Card Location

    Memory Card Location The SD card stores the controller software, alarm detail and recorded history, as well as the operating parameters the user inputs for the controller. The SD card is located in a socket on the upper right corner of the inside cover. Your controller is shipped with the SD card installed.

  • Page 21: Powering The Control

    Powering the control 1. Locate the power supply at the top right corner inside the base of the enclosure as shown below. Be sure that ALL POWER IS DISCONNECTED BEFORE INSTALLING or Servicing the control. Power Supply Relays Power Supply Location Ground 120 VAC Connections 240 VAC Connections...

  • Page 22: Sensor Installation - Input Terminals

    Sensor Installation - Input Terminals Sensor Wire (Recommendations) Use shielded 16 to 24 gauge (or .5mm to 1.2mm for metric users) stranded wire, such as Carol® AWM style 2426, to connect sensors to input channels. Wire can be twisted pair or straight type. The shielding should be grounded to GND at the controller’s terminal block.
  • Page 23 Input Terminals - continued All sensors must be connected to the inputs at the top of controller’s input Interconnect board. There are six terminal strips for inputs. Four (4) strips are for analog inputs (1 through 14) and the other two (2) are for digital inputs (1 through 6).

  • Page 24: Analog Inputs

    Analog Inputs Temperature Sensors Suspend sensors from the ceiling to ensure free airflow. Sensors should hang close to the animals, but should be out of their reach. For best results, keep the sensors out of sunlight, away from moving machinery, heaters, power wiring, sprinklers, or lights.
  • Page 25 Humidity Sensor Follow the same procedure as the temperature sensors. Position the humidity sensor in the center of the building. The humidity sensor is a three-wire device and must be connected to one of the three-connection inputs, labeled 1 through 4 on the input board . ®...
  • Page 26 Feed Sensor Feed sensors should be mounted inside the controller enclosure with the feeder power wire running through the sensor loop. If a single sensor monitors multiple feeder circuits, run the wires from all feeder groups the same direction through the sensor loop. The best use for a single feed sensor is monitoring your silo auger motor.
  • Page 27 Static Pressure Sensor Connect the static pressure sensor to the +12, AIN and GND input terminals for one of the analog inputs. Position Sensor A position sensor allows the controller to determine the current opening size of a curtain, ridge vent, chimney damper or inlet.

  • Page 28: Digital Inputs

    Digital Inputs Digital Alarm Digital alarms provide warnings of almost any emergency condition you need to be informed about. Any no-voltage circuit that can be switched will provide an alarm to the controller. The controller has (6) six digital inputs (numbered DIN1 through DIN6 on the input board) which can be connected to digital alarms, whisker switch or water meters.
  • Page 29 PA-69 (Digital) WATER METER The electronic water meter sensor is made to fit on the Badger™ flow meter RCDL 25 (or a compatible unit) as shown below. Any other orientation may cause inaccurate readings and early FAILURE. The water meter hooks up to a three-connection input. If you use another meter with two electrical connections, wire through IN and GND and verify that the control is reading the signal.

  • Page 30: Output Relays - What You Need To Know

    Output Relays - What you NEED to know! Variable Speed Output DIP switch settings If there are four DIP switches at the top left corner of the Switches boards, these need to be set to the right positions in order for the variable speed relays to work correctly. There are two possible combinations for these switches for the right hand Switches board (channels 1 to 16): The table explains the DIP switch combinations used on right hand Switches board: VARIABLE...
  • Page 31 Output Relays - What you NEED to know! - continued Channel Interlocking Devices that require an open and close channel such as curtain machines, inlets and chimney dampers, should be interlocked. This prevents sending open and close signals simultaneously to curtain or inlet machines, which could damage equipment.

  • Page 32: Output Relay Wiring

    Output Relay Wiring Bring the wire from an output channel through a strain relief or conduit on the bottom of the of the controller and up between the banks of relays to the proper relay. The control wire should run from the circuit breaker to the Ventra relay and then out to the device or device contactor.
  • Page 33 Output Relay Wiring - continued 120 Volt Wiring Example NEUTRAL GROUND High voltage wire must be brought through the bottom of the control and secured to the middle of the PC board with adhesive mounting pads and cable ties. Cable ties should be used to group individual wires.
  • Page 34 Output Relay Wiring - continued Backup Systems Setting backup devices that allow heat and ventilation in case of a power failure or other type of failure is essential for the safety of the animals. Alarm Information Note: Always test alarm operation. The Ventra Pro will alarm on: •...
  • Page 35 Output Relay Wiring - continued The (NC) dry-contact (no voltage) connection has continuity during an alarm condition and could be used to turn on a device such as a siren, strobe light or auto dialer. The (NO) connection will have continuity when there is no alarm. Specifications: The alarm relay is SPDT rated 120/240VAC 10A.

  • Page 36: Analog Output Board Installation, Wiring And Configuration

    Analog Output Board Installation, Wiring and Configuration The purpose of the board is to provide analog output capability to the Ventra Pro whole house controller to add variable Valve Gas heaters, brooders, variable lighting control as well as third party variable speed fan control capability.
  • Page 37 Analog Output Board Installation Wiring and Configuration - continued 3. Attach the 921459 as shown in Figure 3 below. 4. Attach the Communication Cable first to the VPR Analog Board, run the cable beside the bracket down to the Interconnect Board then out to the end. Run the cable along the front of the board to the terminal marked XTERN and attach as shown in Figure 4.
  • Page 38 Analog Output Board Installation Wiring and Configuration - continued 5. Attach the Vari-Heater/Brooder Gas Valve wire to the VPR ANALOG BOARD. Ensure Bracket 921445 is GROUNDED to the EARTH GROUND TERMINAL on the Interconnect Board. Use Zip ties to secure cables to the spacers. ®...
  • Page 39 Analog Output Board Installation Wiring and Configuration - continued Setting the DIP SWITCH VPR ANALOG BOARD There are four (4) DIP Switches on the VPR Analog Board that must be set to the correct position either ON or OFF to make the VPR Analog Board a slave to the Ventra Pro®...

  • Page 40: The Control's Display, Keys And Navigation

    The Control’s Display, Keys and Navigation The Display Area VENTRA DARK CONTROLLER 11/16/2010 16:21:16 Z1-S02 (Display Screen) DISPLAY Software Revision: BEV1.00.00.24 LIGHT ANIMAL CONTROL CURRENT CANCEL ZONE INFO SETTINGS STATUS MENU CHANGE VALUE SYSTEM TEST HISTORY ENTER SUMMARY SETUP Controller Switches and Hot-Keys Channel Output Toggle Switches •...

  • Page 41: Key Pad Descriptions

    Key Pad Descriptions Hot-Key for accessing control parameter setup such as the temperature setpoint. CONTROL You can edit these values. SETTINGS Hot-Key for accessing the current environmental conditions including temperature CURRENT and humidity. These values can be viewed. STATUS Hot-Key for accessing system & control device setup. You can enter the date and SYSTEM time in this menus and add or edit input/output devices.

  • Page 42: Menus And Navigation

    Menus and Navigation The following pages describe how to find the menus on the controller. The navigation keys allow you to scroll through the major menu categories using the RIGHT and LEFT arrow keys. Begin by pressing the CANCEL key (2) two times. This will take you to the major menu categories, starting with the menu CONTROLLER software version screen.
  • Page 43 Menus and Navigation - continued Examples using HOT-KEYs: “CURRENT STATUS” Key, Use RIGHT and LEFT arrow keys to scroll to this menus. VENTRA DARK CURRENT ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS Z1-S02 DISPLAY Avg Actual Temperature: 68.5 LIGHT ANIMAL CONTROL CURRENT CANCEL ZONE INFO SETTINGS STATUS MENU...

  • Page 44: Changing Values In The Submenus

    Changing Values in the Submenus The previous 2 pages exampled how to navigate to the major menu categories and to most submenus. However the “major” menu (DEVICE / EQUIPMENT SETTINGS) requires that you press ENTER to get to the menu/submenu screens for the “DEVICE / EQUIPMENT SETTING” menus. (The menu of the “DEVICE / EQUIPMENT SETTINGS”...
  • Page 45 Changing Values in the Submenus - continued STEP #3 - Use the UP or DOWN arrow keys to scroll to the submenu desired. VENTRA DARK SENOR CALIBRATION & SETTING Z1-S02 DISPLAY Air Sensor #01 Wire Gauge: 24AWG LIGHT ANIMAL CONTROL CURRENT CANCEL ZONE...

  • Page 46: Editing Timers

    Editing Timers You can scroll through the submenus of any major menu and determine which device timer you would like to set-up or change. Once you have chosen the timer you want to set-up or change press the ENTER key. This will cause the far right digit to FLASH.

  • Page 47: Power Up Sequence

    Power Up Sequence Check all connections before switching on your controller. When the controller is powered on, you will see the following sequence of operations. These operations are automatic and you should not press any keys at this time. This will take approximately 30 seconds. The following screens will only appear on the new HMI boards (white screen).

  • Page 48: Global Parameters - (Initial Setup)

    Global Parameters - (Initial Setup) The controller software is designed for hog or bird applications, Metric or American measurement units and Fahrenheit or Celsius temperatures. When setting up the controller or a new parameter set for the first time, and the start up procedure is complete, the display screen will open with GLOBAL PARAMETERS SETUP with submenus;...

  • Page 49: Critical User Information

    Critical User Information If this is your first time setting up the Ventra Pro control, you should review the information on the following pages 50 - 78, before you start the setup of the devices and parameters so that you will have a clear understanding on the function of the controller and its menus.

  • Page 50: Software & Security

    Software & Security Opening Screen The opening screen displays the controller’s date, time, and software revision number. If the controller goes without power for a week or longer, or if you recently changed the controller’s memory card, verify the time and date. The time and date are set under the System and Control Device Set-Up menu.
  • Page 51 Editing the Password Up to 10 different passwords can be set up. Password codes and security levels may be changed or deleted at any time. CONTROLLER 1/20/2010 2:19:34 Z1-S02 Edit Password: #0000 Security Level: 0 You must have level 5 or higher security access to edit passwords. 1.

  • Page 52: Current Environmental Conditions Menu

    Current Environmental Conditions Menu CURRENT STATUS Average Actual Temperature This is an average of all indoor air sensors. If the controller detects erroneous sensor readings it does not use them to calculate the average temperature. Sensor readings outside the temperature range of 30 degrees to 130 degrees Fahrenheit or -1.1 to 54.4 degrees Celsius are ignored.
  • Page 53 Current Environmental Conditions Menu- continued Air Speed Because air speed is measured using a resistive thermal sensor, high accuracy should not be expected. The objective is to determine the overall effect air speed has on the animal’s comfort level. The air speed shown is averaged over several minutes.
  • Page 54 Current Environmental Conditions Menu - continued Ventilation Mode Devices operate differently in different modes, so knowing the ventilation mode helps you understand what the con- troller is doing. Seven possible modes can be displayed: • Natural Temp – The building is currently using devices designated as natural (natural, power, or minimum ventilation).

  • Page 55: Control Equipment Status Menu (Hot-Key)

    Control Equipment Status Menu (Hot-Key) Use RIGHT arrow key to CURRENT scroll to this menu. STATUS The Control Equipment Status menu shows the status of the ventilation equipment in the building. The screens are automatically updated as the status changes. Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to scroll through the available menu items in this category.
  • Page 56 Control Equipment Status Menus (Hot-Key) - continued Curtains, Ridge Vents and Inlets Device motor run times (or position sensors if installed) are used to calculate the current opening size of curtains and inlets. “Sync” or “Exercise” will appear at the end of the second line if the airway device is currently performing one of those features.

  • Page 57: Current Animal (Hog/Bird) Information Menus (Hot Key)

    Control Equipment Status Menu (Hot-Key) - continued Digital Alarm Group This menu item displays the current status of the digital alarm sensors. ON indicates the device in currently in the Active state, and will trigger an alarm if left in this state for the set time limit. How you have the digital alarm set will determine if the Active state is ON when the input indicates the device is open or when it is closed.
  • Page 58 Current Animal (Hog/Bird) Information Menu - continued Head Count Information The head count numbers are for your record keeping. CURRENT (HOG/BIRD) INFORMATION Z1-S02 Beginning Head Count: 10000 CURRENT (HOG/BIRD) INFORMATION Z1-S02 Total Mortality Head Count: 10 CURRENT (HOG/BIRD) INFORMATION Z1-S02 Total Sold Head Count: Setting the Beginning Head Count to 0 or the Temp control to Off, in affect, shuts down the controller.

  • Page 59: History Menu (Hot Key)

    History Menu (Hot Key) HISTORY The controller tracks operating conditions and equipment status. This information is totaled or averaged for each one-hour period and then saved to memory and can be retrieved. Press the UP or DOWN arrow keys to scroll through the stored item list for a given hour.
  • Page 60 History Menu (Hot Key) - continued Historical Environmental Conditions Stored These menu items display the measured environmental conditions including temperature, air speed and humidity. The setpoint temperature is recorded once per hour. The average temperature calculation uses actual, effective, or a percentage of effective temperature depending on the Temperature Control Mode.
  • Page 61 History Menu (Hot Key) - continued Static Pressure When a static pressure sensor is installed, static pressure information is stored. Refer to the Static Pressure Setting section, page 74, for more information. HISTORY FOR 11/20/2010 13:00 Z1-S02 Static Pressure Setpoint: 0.050 HISTORY FOR 11/20/2010 13:00...
  • Page 62 History Menu (Hot Key) - continued Opening Sizes The controller saves historical opening size information for curtains, inlets, ridge vents and chimney dampers. The number of inches open is a running average for the hour. HISTORY FOR 11/20/2010 13:00 Z1-S02 Sidewall Inlet #1 Avg Open: 11”...

  • Page 63: Temperature Control Settings Menu

    Temperature Control Settings Menu CONTROL SETTINGS The controller makes many decisions based on temperature. The Temperature Control Settings menu allows you to input preferences for temperature-related decisions. Be sure to complete these menu items before setting up specific devices (fans, heaters, etc.). The information entered here, especially temperature setpoint, impacts most installed devices.
  • Page 64 Temperature Control Settings Menu - continued House Control Mode CONTROL SETTINGS This determines which sensors are used for calculating the working temperature. The working temperature is used to determine when devices should be turned on or off. Most producers designate a section of their building for Brood. All of the air sensors in that area of the building are then Brood sensors.
  • Page 65 Temperature Control Settings Menu - continued Interlocking You can interlock devices together so that the operation of one device affects the operation of another device. These menu items only appear when the related devices are installed. To enable interlocking, set Ridge to Curtains and/or Heater to Curtains to INTERLOCK. TEMPERATURE CONTROL SETTING Z1-S02 Ridge to Curtains: NO INTERLOCK...
  • Page 66 Temperature Control Settings Menu - continued Tunnel Settings You can set up the temperatures for entering and exiting tunnel mode. Tunnel mode takes over when the working temperature reaches the tunnel entry temperature. For example, you may be running sidewall fans to keep the building temperature below 80 degrees.
  • Page 67 Temperature Control Settings Menu- continued Temperature Ramping You can automatically adjust the building temperature to the animals’ needs by creating a ramp table with appropriate temperature values and ages. The animal age used here is the same animal age used within the Current Animal Information menu.
  • Page 68 Temperature Control Settings Menu- continued Floor Type The floor type of the building (or zone) contributes to the calculated effective temperature. It should be set to CONCRETE for all concrete slab surfaces and OTHER for all other floor types. TEMPERATURE CONTROL SETTING Z1-S02 Floor Type: CONCRETE Curtain Temperature Inhibit...

  • Page 69: Minimum Venting And Purging

    Minimum Venting and Purging Introduction Purging is the process of evacuating stale contaminated air and replacing it with fresh outside air. Any combination of fans and inlets can be set up to purge. Minimum ventilation is the process of bringing outside air into a building even when the indoor temperature and humidity do not require it.
  • Page 70 Building Purge Setting Menu - continued Purge Time On and Delay Time The Purge Time ON determines how long the building will purge when triggered by the Purge Delay timer. The Purge Delay timer is the length of time the building must be continuously closed before starting a purge. BUILDING PURGE SETTING Z1-S01 CONTROL...

  • Page 71: Minimum Vent And Purge Settings Menu

    Minimum Vent and Purge Settings Menu Power Ventilation If you are running a power-ventilated building, the Minimum Ventilation and Purge Settings menu is displayed. Only a humidity purge is available in a power-ventilated building. When a purge occurs in a power-ventilated building, the curtains and inlets open to the Purge Opening Size for each device group.
  • Page 72 Minimum Vent and Purge Settings Menu - continued Humidity Purge On Time and Delay Time The Humidity Purge ON time determines how long the building will purge when triggered by the Humidity Purge Setpoint and Humidity Delay timer. The Humidity Delay timer is the length of time humidity must be at or above the Humidity Purge Setpoint before starting a purge based on humidity.
  • Page 73 Minimum Vent and Purge Settings Menu - continued High and Low Temperature Inhibit If the working temperature falls below the Purge Inhibit Temp LOW setting, purging is inhibited (or stopped if a purge is in progress). If the temperature rises above the Purge Inhibit Temp HIGH setting, purging is inhibited (or stopped if a purge is in progress).

  • Page 74: Static Pressure Setting Menu

    Static Pressure Setting Menu Using an optional static pressure sensor, the controller monitors the difference in air pressure between air outside the building and inside the building. Static pressure can be used to control inlet devices. As more fans turn on or off, the controller adjusts the inlet size to compensate for changes in static pressure.

  • Page 75: Sound Alarm When

    Sound Alarm When…Menu Use the UP or DOWN keys to scroll through the available The alarm system should be tested menu items in this category. Use the PLUS or MINUS keys to select the device groups when setting the feeder and periodically to ensure proper operation.
  • Page 76 Sound Alarm When…Menu-continued Feed Sensor Alarms A feed sensor can be used to monitor the motor current of any device. The Feed Sensor is monitored at all times. Typically, the feed sensor is used to monitor the runtimes of feeders. The “Feed Sensor On Time Exceeds” and “Feed Sensor Off Time Exceeds”...
  • Page 77 Sound Alarm When…Menu-continued Static Pressure Alarms Static pressure settings are in inches of water. Times are in minutes and seconds. Low static pressure may indicate malfunctioning fans, not operating or not pushing air (bad belt or obstruction). High static pressure may indicate malfunctioning inlets or curtains.
  • Page 78 Sound Alarm When…Menu-continued Humidity Sensor Reading is Invalid Alarm When this menu item is set to YES for each humidity sensor, the controller alarms if the humidity sensor fails. The alarm requires the humidity sensor to give 10 invalid readings during a single hour to avoid false alarms. The humidity sensors are checked every 15 seconds, so a complete failure would cause an active alarm state in as little as 150 seconds.

  • Page 79: Setting Up The Control Software

    Setting up the Control Software System & Control Device Set-up Menu SYSTEM SETUP You are now ready to set up all the devices! This menu allows you to enter basic information such as date, time and control devices. Date and Time Setup press the SYSTEM SETUP hotkey.
  • Page 80 System & Control Device Set-up Menu - continued List Control Devices Press ENTER at the LIST Control Devices menu to display a list of all the installed control devices. Menu screens will not appear unless you install the associated equipment. To view the LIST of Control Devices you can scroll through the list by pressing the PLUS or MINUS key.
  • Page 81 System & Control Device Set-up Menu- continued LIST: Tunnel Inlet # 1 Z1-S01 to Module 01 Channel 13. LIST: Ceiling Inlet # 1 Z1-S01 to Module 01 Channel 14. LIST: Chimney Damper # 1 Z1-S01 to Module 01 Channel 20. LIST: Furnace # 1 Z1-S01 to Module 01 Channel 22.
  • Page 82 System & Control Device Set-up Menu - continued When a device that has open/close capability is added, the controller allows only odd channel numbers and automatically allocates the specified channel as open and the next output channel as the close channel (for example, channel 1 is open and channel 2 is closed). The Air Sensor Shared device is an exception to the rule where a device must be assigned a unique module/channel number.
  • Page 83 System & Control Device Set-up Menu - continued Change Control Device Press SYSTEM SETUP, ENTER when viewing the CHANGE menu to change a device. press PLUS or MINUS key to change values. If changing an Air Sensor, see pages 88 - 90 on the “Air Sensor Shared” devices. System &...
  • Page 84 System & Control Device Set-up Menu- continued Delete Zone Press ENTER when viewing the DELETE zone menu to remove a zone. You are prompted to confirm you want to delete the selected zone. System & Control Device Setup Z1-S02 SYSTEM ENTER Press ENTER to DELETE Zone.

  • Page 85: Global Parameter Set-Up Menu

    Global Parameter Set-up Menu The Global Parameters Setup menus allow you to change the global settings used by the controller. These include the animal type (bird or hog), unit of measure (English or metric), temperature style (Fahrenheit or Celsius), display language (English or Spanish), how many channels on the controller (16, 24 or 32), and the Startup Options password.
  • Page 86 Global Parameter Set-up Menu- continued Number of Switches on Front Panel Set this to the number of toggle switches mounted on the front cover. Setting this value incorrectly can cause the Channel hotkeys not to work right or cause additional problems. GLOBAL PARAMETERS SETUP ENTER Number of SWITCHES on front panel: 16 (use + or - keys to change value)

  • Page 87: Viewing, Entering Or Changing Equipment Operating Parameters

    Viewing, Entering or Changing Equipment Operating Parameters Input operating parameters for the devices you have installed. 1. Go to the first menu screen in the Device/Equipment Settings menu (using the RIGHT or LEFT arrow keys) and press ENTER to view the device settings. DEVICE / EQUIPMENT SETTINGS Z1-S01 CONTROL...

  • Page 88: Setting Up Input Devices

    Setting up Input Devices "See the Air Sensor Shared device on pages 88 - 90, if deleting an air sensor or changing it's module and/or Air Sensor Settings channel number." Clean air sensors are essential to proper operation. Dip the air sensors into a cup of room temperature water and swish around.

  • Page 89: Outside Air Sensor Settings

    Air Sensor Settings - continued Location Select the location of the air sensor. The location is important because the controller needs to know which sensors to use for the various house control mode settings (found in the Temperature Control Settings menu). SENSOR CALIBRATION &...

  • Page 90: Air Sensor Shared Device

    Air Sensor Shared Device The Air Sensor Shared device is a special air sensor. When installing an “Air Sensor Shared” device, the group/device number has to be unique, but the Module and Channel numbers need to match another “Air Sensor” device that is already been set up.

  • Page 91: Feeder Sensor Settings

    Feeder Sensor Settings The feed sensor measures amps and is typically used to determine if there should be a feeder alarm. The group number of a feed sensor and feeder do not have to match, but the group numbers do have to match if the “Off Time Exceeds”...

  • Page 92: Static Pressure Sensor Settings

    Static Pressure Sensor Settings ADC Cal 1 and ADC Cal 2 Input the ADC calibration values for the static pressure sensor. SENSOR CALIBRATION & SETTING Z1-S01 CONTROL Static Pressure ADC CAL 1: 6554 SETTINGS SENSOR CALIBRATION & SETTING Z1-S01 Static Pressure ADC CAL 2: 58982 WC Cal 1 and WC Cal 2 Input the Water Column calibration values for the static pressure sensor.

  • Page 93: Humidity Sensor Settings

    Humidity Sensor Settings Cal Value Input the calibration values shown on the tag attached to the humidity sensor. If no calibration values are available, use the default values shown below. SENSOR CALIBRATION & SETTING Z1-S01 SYSTEM SETUP Humidity #01 CAL1 = 10485 CAL2 = 51118 Water Meter Sensor Settings Cal Value (PPG / PPL)

  • Page 94: Digital Alarm Sensor Settings

    Digital Alarm Sensor Settings Digital alarms provide warnings of almost any emergency condition you need to be informed about. Any no- voltage circuit (“dry” contact) that can be switched will provide an alarm to the controller. The term “digital” refers to two possible states for a circuit: OPEN and CLOSED. Set up each digital alarm input to sense for an OPEN or a CLOSED circuit.

  • Page 95: Position Sensor Settings

    Position Sensor Settings A position sensor is mainly used to verify the correct movement of a curtain, ridge vent, chimney damper or inlet that it is attached to. Its main purpose is to create an alarm situation if the reading from the position sensor does not match the attached device’s calculated position from the controller.
  • Page 96 Position Sensor Settings - continued Calibrate Before attempting to calibrate a position sensor, be sure: • The curtain, ridge vent, chimney damper or inlet device is properly wired. • The position sensor is properly wired to the controller. • The curtain, ridge vent, chimney damper or inlet device is installed in the controller software. •...
  • Page 97 Position Sensor Settings - continued 6. The controller updates the Full Open Time and Full Close Time menu items for the device the position sensor is attached to. POSITION SENSOR GROUP #1 SETTING Z1-S01 Travel Open to Close: 5:10 If the calibrate fails, an abort code will be displayed for one minute. POSITION SENSOR GROUP #1 SETTING Z1-S01 Position Sensor not Calibrated: Reason :0...

  • Page 98: Whisker Switch

    Whisker Switch A Whisker Switch is an electrical contact that allows the controller to determine if a curtain, ridge vent, chimney damper or inlet is open or closed a set amount. The purpose of a whisker switch is to allow the controller to alarm if the inlet doesn’t move correctly and allows the controller to shut off fans when the inlet is open.

  • Page 99: Setting Up Output Devices

    Setting up Output Devices Sensor Assignment This controller uses Shared Sensor Technology to control all the devices in the building. Any combination of sensors can be averaged to control any device. You may assign up to four sensors to each equipment group. Enter four zeros to assign all indoor temperature sensors to a group.

  • Page 100: Side Curtain Settings

    Side Curtain Settings Reminder: Curtain Settings are listed under the DEVICE/EQUIPMENT menu. DEVICE / EQUIPMENT SETTINGS Z1-S01 CONTROL SETTINGS PRESS ENTER TO VIEW SETTINGS Use Sensors Input the group numbers of the air sensors you want to use for controlling the curtain. The controller uses Shared Sensor Technology to average the temperature readings of any sensors you want to use to control any device.
  • Page 101 Side Curtain Settings - continued Close This Distance and Pause Input the distance the controller should close the curtain before pausing. Then input the Pause time. After the PAUSE time, the controller checks the temperature and determines if it should close the curtain more, do nothing, or begin opening it.
  • Page 102 Side Curtain Settings - continued Natural Mode Operation There are three conditions that can cause natural curtains to react differently than described above. Stop Sooner The curtain immediately stops opening or closing when the temperature returns to between the Open Temp and Close Temp.
  • Page 103 Side Curtain Settings - continued Tunnel Fan Groups On \ Opening Size Input the desired curtain opening size for each potential number of simultaneously operating tunnel fan groups. Fans are designated as tunnel in the Operating Mode menu (this includes combinations such as tunnel & cool). You can specify zero (a minimum opening size) through nine fan groups.
  • Page 104 Side Curtain Settings - continued Tunnel Interlock to Fan This is an extension of the Tunnel Fan Groups On / Opening Size menu item. Instead of opening a curtain based on the number of fans running, you can interlock specific tunnel fans with curtains (open the curtain based on the number of interlocked fans running).
  • Page 105 Side Curtain Settings - continued Response Mode Select a response mode: Standard – Allows the curtains to open and pause for the times you input. Aggressive – Allows the curtains to move faster if the temperature is changing quickly. If the temperature is more than 2 degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius beyond the open or close temperature, the curtain opens or closes twice the distance you input and then pauses for only half the time.
  • Page 106 Side Curtain Settings - continued Pre-Open Timer This menu item allows static-pressure-controlled or proportional-controlled curtains to open in advance of a timed fan turning on (“timed” includes minimum ventilation cycles). Input the number of seconds, up to one minute, the curtain should start opening prior to the start of a timed fan.
  • Page 107 Side Curtain Settings - continued Perform Re-Sync The curtains readjust themselves automatically with the controller when they open or close completely. When the device is within 1”, or within three seconds of travel time, of fully open or closed, the channel is left on, allowing the limit switch of the curtain to stop the moving of the curtain.

  • Page 108: Ridge Vent Settings

    Ridge Vent Settings Ridge vents operate in natural mode only so there is no operating mode selection as in other types of inlets. If you have interlocked ridge vents to curtains (see the Temperature Control Settings section) then only the Calibration, Full Open, Full Open Travel Time, Full Close Travel Time, Purge and Interlock menu items appear.
  • Page 109 Ridge Vent Settings - continued Response Mode Select a response mode: Standard – Allows the ridge vent to open and pause for the times you input. Aggressive – Allows the ridge vent to move faster if the temperature is changing quickly. If the temperature is more than 2 degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius beyond the open or close temperature, the ridge vent opens or closes twice the distance you input and then pauses for only half the time.
  • Page 110 Ridge Vent Settings - continued Purge Opening Size The ridge vent can be used as a purge opening for purge fans. This menu item appears only if you have entered purge settings in the Purge Settings menu. Input zero to disable the ridge vent during the purge function. The purge opening size must be large enough to allow at least three seconds of movement.

  • Page 111: Chimney Damper Settings

    Chimney Damper Settings The chimney damper is a unique device because it contains a fan and an inlet. If you use this type of device, install the fan portion as a ridge fan and the damper portion as a chimney damper. Proportional Control The following menu items allow the chimney damper to open or close based on the number of ridge fan groups running.
  • Page 112 Chimney Damper Settings - continued Proportional versus Stepping This is an extension of the Cooling Fan Groups On / Opening Size menu item. It allows two settings: Proportional - the curtain will open based on a percentage of the fans running between each level in the Fan Groups On settings.
  • Page 113 Chimney Damper Settings - continued Full Close Travel Time Input the time it takes for the chimney damper to close completely. The controller uses this time to determine how closed the damper is, so enter the exact travel time. If a Position Sensor is attached to the Chimney Damper, the travel time will be set automatically when the Position Sensor is calibrated.

  • Page 114: Sidewall, Tunnel & Ceiling Inlet Settings

    Sidewall, Tunnel & Ceiling Inlet Settings Inlets are typically a proportionally controlled device so the menu items Open this distance and Close this distance are not used. Instead, when an inlet needs to open or close more, the proportional control or static pressure control settings are used.
  • Page 115 Sidewall, Tunnel & Ceiling Inlet Settings - continued Cool Fan Groups On \ Opening Size Input the desired inlet opening size for each potential number of simultaneously operating cool fan groups. Fans are designated as cool in the Operating Mode menu (this includes combinations such as tunnel & cool). You can specify zero (a minimum opening size) through nine fan groups.
  • Page 116 Sidewall, Tunnel & Ceiling Inlet Settings - continued Natural Interlock to Fan This is an extension of the Cool Fan Groups On / Opening Size menu item. Instead of opening an inlet based on the number of fans running, you can interlock specific fans with inlets (open the inlet based on the number of interlocked fans running).
  • Page 117 Sidewall, Tunnel & Ceiling Inlet Settings - continued Stepping - the inlet will open to the specified size for each level in the Cooling Fan Groups On settings and will not move again until the number of fans running reaches the next level. The advantage of the Stepping setting is so the inlet does not open and close rapidly when a variable speed fan increases and decreases its speed.
  • Page 118 Sidewall, Tunnel & Ceiling Inlet Settings - continued You can select each fan group only once for each inlet. Interlock Fan Proportional versus Stepping Interlock # Fan ON Tunnel Fan Groups # of Proportional Stepping Temp Curtain On/Sizes Fans ON Opening Opening will Open...
  • Page 119 Sidewall, Tunnel & Ceiling Inlet Settings - continued Purge Opening Size The inlet can be used as a purge opening for purge fans. This menu item appears only if you have entered purge settings in the Purge Settings menu. Input zero to disable the inlet during the purge function. The purge opening size must be large enough to allow at least three seconds of movement.
  • Page 120 Sidewall, Tunnel & Ceiling Inlet Settings - continued TUNNEL INLET #1 SETTING Z1-S01 Perform Re-Sync at : 0:00 Curtain Override of Sidewall and Ceiling inlets. In Version 6.00 of the software, a feature was added to the Sidewall Inlets and Ceiling Inlets to improve the Power-To- Natural operations of the controller.
  • Page 121 Sidewall, Tunnel & Ceiling Inlet Settings - continued Looking At If there is more than one sidewall curtain being used during Natural mode, it is possible to restrict the curtains used for this feature. Up to four sidewall curtains can be selected. If no curtains are selected, then the feature will take effect as soon as any curtain opens to the curtain opening size.

  • Page 122: Furnace, Heater & Brooder Settings

    Furnace, Heater & Brooder Settings Reminder: The Furnace, Heater and Brooder Settings are listed under the DEVICE / EQUIPMENT SETTINGS menu. DEVICE / EQUIPMENT SETTINGS Z1-S01 CONTROL PRESS ENTER TO VIEW SETTINGS SETTINGS Use Sensors Input the group numbers of the air sensors you want to use for controlling the furnace, heater or brooder. The controller uses Shared Sensor Technology to average the temperature readings of any sensors you want to use to control any device.
  • Page 123 Furnace, Heater & Brooder Settings - continued Interlock Curtain Groups If you have set the Heater to Curtains Interlock (refer to the Temperature Control Settings section) specify the curtain (and ridge vent) groups here. When interlocking is enabled for heaters (and brooders and furnaces), and the controller detects that the heater’s ON Temp has been reached, the heater will not turn on if the interlocked curtains are open more than about one inch.

  • Page 124: Vari-Brooder And Vari-Heater Settings

    Vari-Brooder and Vari-Heater Settings Vari-Heaters and Vari-Brooders work differently than standard, fixed output heaters. For variable heating devices, a Target temperature is set, which the heater tries to maintain by varying the gas/heat output. The purpose of this is to try and maintain the temperature in the building as close to the Target temperature as possible and eliminate the wild swings seen with fixed output heaters.
  • Page 125 Vari-Brooder and Vari-Heater Settings - continued Use Sensors Input the group numbers of the air sensors you want to use for controlling the vari-brooders and vari-heaters. The controller uses Shared Sensor Technology to average the temperature readings of any sensors you want to use to control any device.
  • Page 126 Vari-Brooder and Vari-Heater Settings - continued BTUs Minimum / Maximum Set the Minimum and Maximum BTUs (in thousand) as stated on the variable heater. These values are used to determine the current running BTUs displayed in the Current Equipment Status, to calculate the average running BTUs for the hourly history records, and in calculating a rough estimate of the number of gallons used by the heating device, which is displayed under the Summary menu.
  • Page 127 Vari-Brooder and Vari-Heater Settings - continued Alarm When Heater is at MAX for This setting allows an alarm to activate if the heater runs at maximum output for the set amount of time. Unless the zone is very cold, such as during the start of a new group, the variable heating devices should run at less than full output most of the time.

  • Page 128: Cool Pad, Mister & Fogger Settings

    Cool Pad, Mister & Fogger Settings Reminder: The Cool Pad, Mister and Fogger Settings are listed under the DEVICE / EQUIPMENT SETTINGS menu. DEVICE / EQUIPMENT SETTINGS Z1-S01 CONTROL PRESS ENTER TO VIEW SETTINGS SETTINGS Use Sensors Input the group numbers of the air sensors you want to use for controlling the cool pad, mister or fogger (mister or fogger is not available as a menu item on some controllers).
  • Page 129 Cool Pad, Mister and Fogger Settings - continued This chart illustrates how different combinations of temperature and humidity produce a Stress Index of 175. Degrees Fahrenheit + Relative Humidity = Stress Index Set the Disable or ReEnable value to 220 to have the controller ignore the disable/enable feature entirely. To enable this feature, an air sensor and humidity sensor must be installed.
  • Page 130 Cool Pad, Mister and Fogger Settings - continued If the Cycle Timers are not going to be used and the device should run continuously until the Temperature drops below the Off Temperature, the Cycle #1 On Temperature should be set at or above the Full On Temperature setting, the Cycle #1 On Time should be set to a non-zero value and the Off Time be set to 0.

  • Page 131: Stir, Sidewall, Tunnel, Pit And Ridge Fan Settings

    Stir, Sidewall, Tunnel, Pit and Ridge Fan Settings (Includes: Vari-Stir, Vari-Side, Vari-Tunnel, Vari-Pit and Vari-Ridge) Introduction This section provides information for fixed-speed fans and variable-speed fans which have the same functions/screens available. Any exceptions are appropriately listed. Menu items specific only to variable speed fans, in the screen examples to follow, have the variable-speed fan symbol next to them.
  • Page 132 Stir, Sidewall, Tunnel, Pit and Ridge Fan Settings - continued Fan On and Off Temps Input the temperatures at which the fan group should turn on and turn off. Note the use of variable speed fans below. VARI - TUNNEL FAN GROUP #1 SETTING Z1-S01 ON Temp: 71.0 OFF Temp: 70.0...
  • Page 133 Stir, Sidewall, Tunnel, Pit and Ridge Fan Settings - continued Power Ramping Example The graph below shows how the fan power automatically adjusts as the building temperature rises from 70 degrees to 95 degrees and falls back to 70 degrees again. Fan Run Mode: Temp Only POWER RAMPING EXAMPLE...
  • Page 134 Stir, Sidewall, Tunnel, Pit and Ridge Fan Settings - continued Timed Power Setting This item is for timed fans. Input the power setting that should be used when the fan is operated on time. VARI - TUNNEL FAN GROUP #1 SETTING Z1-S01 Timed Power Setting: 40 Test the power setting as you adjust it by selecting YES when prompted.
  • Page 135 Stir, Sidewall, Tunnel, Pit and Ridge Fan Settings - continued Curtain Open Size Inhibits Fans In buildings where curtains, inlets and fans are used, it may be desirable to inhibit a fan group when any curtain\ inlet is open enough to provide natural ventilation. This is especially useful in applications where ridge fans are used. This menu item only appears when a position sensor or whisker switch is installed on at least one curtain or inlet and there are no active out-of-position alarms.

  • Page 136: Lights Settings

    Lights Settings Age, On Time and Off Time 30 time slots are provided to allow turning the lights on and off based on the age of the animals. To set the timer slots, enter the age of the animals the time slot should be used for and then enter the times to turn on and off the lights.

  • Page 137: Feeder Settings

    Feeder Settings Age, On Time and Off Time 30 time slots are provided to allow turning the Feeders on and off based on the age of the animals. To set the timer slots, enter the age of the animals the time slot should be used for and then enter the times to turn on and off the feeders.

  • Page 138: Varilights Settings

    VariLights Settings In order to use the VariLight devices, the 0 to 10 volt Analog Output expansion board is required. The variable light devices operate on a 0 to 10 volt circuit which allows for the variation of the light intensity over a set period of time.
  • Page 139 VariLights Settings-continued Order of Precedence Since there are multiple ways to operate the variable lights, the order of precedence is as follows: 1. Any testing of the device (Test menu). 2. Using the Instant On Feature (Run For menu). 3. Light Spikes – regardless of intensity. a) For overlapping light spike schedules, the schedule with the closes On time before the current time of day will take precedence.
  • Page 140 VariLights Settings-continued Minimum Ramp On Percent The “Minimum Ramp On Percent” is the beginning light intensity percentage when the device turns on and starts ramping up, and the lowest percentage the intensity level will ramp down to before it shuts off. This setting is used for all the schedules set up for this device.
  • Page 141 VariLights Settings-continued Instant Run The “Run For” feature provided the ability to immediately turn on the lights for the set amount of time at the defined intensity percentage. When the time is set, the lights will turn on to the defined intensity without ramping, the timer will count down, and when it reaches 0:00:00, the lights will return to normal operations based on the time of day.

  • Page 142: Test Control Center Hardware

    Test Control Center Hardware TEST This menu allows you to test the input and output channels of the controller. After selecting the Test Control Center Hardware menu, press the DOWN arrow key to enter the test menu. TEST CONTROL CENTER HARDWARE Z1-S01 TEST Press MENU DOWN to enter test menu ! ! !
  • Page 143 Test Control Center Hardware - continued Test Outputs This menu item tests the controller’s output relays. You must have a device installed on a relay before that relay can be tested. Select which station/module (if applicable) and output channel (called relay on some controllers) to test by scrolling through the station and channel numbers with the PLUS and MINUS keys.
  • Page 144 Test Control Center Hardware - continued Test Inputs This menu item displays the sensor input as interpreted by the controller. You must have a device installed on an input before that input can be tested. This is designed for use by technicians when troubleshooting controller components or sensors. Select which input channel to test by scrolling through the input numbers with the PLUS and MINUS keys.
  • Page 145 Test Control Center Hardware - continued Test Digital Input This test displays the digital inputs that are currently open for the selected station. Press the PLUS or MINUS keys to select a station number. TEST DIGITAL INPUT for STA 1 ENTER Press ENTER to display the digital inputs that are currently open.
  • Page 146 Test Control Center Hardware - continued Summary Menu The Summary menus provide a list of the daily high/low temperature readings and the daily runtimes and/or usage history of select devices. The top line shows the Day being viewed. The values shown for the devices and readings are from midnight to midnight of the displayed day.
  • Page 147 Test Control Center Hardware - continued Output Device Run Times Daily runtimes of the output devices. The output devices that show this menu are the fans, heaters, cool pads/ misters, and feeders. This screen will show two values “c” and “a”. The "c" value is the amount of time during the day the device should have been on based on the controller settings.

  • Page 148: Alarm History

    Alarm History Alarm history displays conditions or events that may cause an active alarm condition. The Error Detail is a long-term record of any type of system, device or building abnormality that provides important information to help evaluate system problems. The alarm history stores up to 20 of the most recent alarms.

  • Page 149: Possible Alarm Conditions

    Possible Alarm Conditions The following alarms may be displayed. They are not listed in any particular order. The alarms will be displayed in the order that they first occur. #01 Hi/Low Temp CNT 200 VAL 101.9 Temperature exceeded alarm limits. #01 Air #01 STA#01 CH#02 CNT251 VALFFFE Invalid temperature reading from air sensor.
  • Page 150 Possible Alarm Conditions - continued Error Detail The Error Detail is an activity log for the alarm records. Alarm detail is displayed only when no passwords are set up for the controller, or the user has a level 5 password. Press CANCEL (3) three times (Home screen), LEFT arrow (alarm History), then UP or DOWN arrow key.

  • Page 151: Updating The Controller W/ New Version Of Software

    Updating the controller with New Version of Software Updating the Old HMI Board (green screen) Controller/SD Card Instruction Updates to the controller software are done using either a VALCO® provided SD card, or a VALCO® provided "update.bin" file. The update will only be performed if the version displayed on the controller doesn't match the ver- sion of the update.

  • Page 152: Updating The Controller In Process - Display Screen Views

    Updating the Controller in Process - Display Screen Views Updating of the controller when the versions don’t match: When the controller powers up with an update SD card installed, it will compare the version number of the update to the version currently installed. The Update process only takes place if these versions are different. If the versions do not match, the following screens will be displayed: Ventra HMI Bootloader v1.00.003 Revisions are not identical...

  • Page 153: Updating The New Hmi (White Screen)

    Updating the new HMI (white screen). With the new HMI board (white screen), the software update is not done automatically like it was with the old HMI board (green screen). You will be asked to select which file to update from. The file name will end in “hex”, such as “M1_00_00_52.hex”.
  • Page 154 Updating the new HMI (white screen)-continued 9. Once the screen is showing the hex file to be used for updating, press the ENTER key to start the update process. The processing of the update will take 15 to 20 seconds. The process will: a) Validate the hex file before updating the system.

  • Page 155: Start Up Options

    Start Up Options When the controller powers up, you have the ability to run some optional procedures before the controller starts to control the environment of the building. These options include: • Creating a new parameter set. • Creating a copy of a parameter set from an existing parameter set, either on the same SD card or another SD card.

  • Page 156: Parameter Sets

    Parameter Sets Introduction The Ventra Pro allows the user to set up 24 different Parameter Sets to be used by the controller. A Parameter Set is a complete set of operating parameters the controller uses to control the input and output devices in order to maintain the correct environmental conditions for the animals.
  • Page 157 Copying Parameter Sets - continued 5. Press ENTER, then the PLUS key to set “Copy Parameter File on SD CARD?” to YES. StartUp Procedure Options: COPY PARMS---- ENTER ENTER Copy Parameter File on SD CARD? YES 6. Press ENTER to continue. 7.

  • Page 158: Creating New Parameter Sets

    Copying Parameter Sets - continued 14. Press ENTER to continue. 15. After the copy is created, you can either copy another parameter set or restart the controller. a) To copy another parameter set, press ENTER and repeat the steps starting with step 7. b) If you are done copying parameter sets, cycle the power on the controller to restart normal operations.
  • Page 159 Creating NEW Parameter Sets - continued 5. Leave "Copy Parameter File on SD CARD?" set to NO and press ENTER. StartUp Procedure Options: COPY PARMS---- ENTER Copy Parameter File on SD CARD? NO 6. Press the PLUS and MINUS keys to select an unused Parameter Set number. a) If you select the number of an existing Parameter Set, that Parameter set will be loaded into the controller memory and be used to control the environment.

  • Page 160: Changing Parameter Sets

    Changing Parameter Sets Once there are multiple Parameter Sets set up, use the following steps to change the Parameter Set used to control the environment. 1. Make sure the current parameters are saved: a. Press the CANCEL key (3) three times. CANCEL ENTER b.

  • Page 161: Editing An Existing Parameter Set

    Editing an Existing Parameter Set In order to make changes to an existing Parameter Set, the Parameter Set needs to be loaded into memory. Use the steps in "Changing Parameter Sets" starting on page 160 to load the Parameter Set you want to change into memory.

  • Page 162: Resetting The Control To A "New State

    Resetting the Control to a “New State” ADVANCED USERS: On a rare occasion there might be cause to reset the control to a “new or factory fresh state”. Instructions are listed below. 1. Using a PC, delete all the files and directories on the SD card. (You can format the card but this is not necessary.) 2.

  • Page 163: Appendix 1 - Progressive Heating And Cooling Example

    APPENDIX 1 - Progressive Heating and Cooling Example Progressive Heating and Cooling Example Temperature 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 21.1 21.7 22.2 22.8 23.3 23.9 24.4 25.0 25.6 26.1 26.7 27.2 27.8 28.3 28.9 29.4 30.0 30.6 31.1 31.7 32.2 Furnace Group 1 Furnace Group 2 Furnace Group 3...

  • Page 164: Appendix 2 - Curtain And Inlet Behavior

    APPENDIX 2 - Curtain and Inlet Behavior Curtain and Inlet Behavior Behavior During: Device Mode Assigned to Device Natural Mode Tunnel Mode Operates based on static Static Tunnel Only Closed. pressure. Operates based on the Temp Natural Only device's Opening Temp Closed.

  • Page 165: Appendix 3 - Service Technician Features

    APPENDIX 3 - Service Technician Features Service Technician Features: The new service technician security level allows access to additional menus that support the following functions: To use these features: User must call VAL-CO® customer service to access. Zone Copy: This allows the technician or operator to set up all the devices and parameters in a zone, and then copy all those devices and their settings to another zone.

  • Page 166: Appendix 4 - Troubleshooting

    APPENDIX 4 - Troubleshooting 1. Power/Display No Display. 1.1a Verify the controller has power by turning a toggle switch to ON. If a light comes on, try step 1.1b. If no light, you probably do not have power coming to the controller. Check 1.2a. 1.1b Display is too light.
  • Page 167 APPENDIX 4 - Troubleshooting - continued 2.2e If all sensors are reading low by about the same amount, the control board must be replaced. 2.3b Ensure there is nothing draining the 12 volt supply to the input. If there is, disconnect the other device.
  • Page 168 APPENDIX 4 - Troubleshooting - continued Fuses/circuit breakers 3.3a Verify that you don’t have more than 16A on the circuit. You may have to divide the keep blowing on a equipment on that channel or wire in a contactor. If your thermal-protected contactor is channel.
  • Page 169 APPENDIX 4 - Troubleshooting - continued I want to make a one 4.2a You can change the ramp temporarily without changing any settings by using the Ramp day or short term Offset in the Temperature Control Settings menu. Raise or lower the temperature up to change in my setpoint 12 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Page 170 APPENDIX 4 - Troubleshooting - continued 7. Alarm I get alarms on screen but no 7.1a Do you have an auto dialer or audio alarm hooked to the controller? The controller has an alarm connection but does not provide an alarm. alarm dial out or siren.
  • Page 171 APPENDIX 4 - Troubleshooting - continued 10. Inlet/Curtain Settings Full opening not enough or 10.1a Check the Fan Groups On and Full Opening Size menu items to make sure both are correct. too much. 10.1b Is the cable machine at the end of its run? Maybe it is geared wrong. Change the pulley system to allow a wider opening.

  • Page 172: Appendix 5 - Ventra Protm Parts List

    APPENDIX 5 - Ventra ProTM Parts List PART # DESCRIPTION VPR-016-001 VENTRA PRO CNTL, 16 RELAY OUT VPR-016-201 VENTRA PRO CNTL, 14 RELAY OUT, VPR-016-401 VENTRA PRO CNTL, 12 RELAY OUT VPR-024-001 VENTRA PRO CNTL, 24 RELAY OUT VPR-024-201 VENTRA PRO CNTL, 22 RELAY OUT, VPR-024-401 VENTRA PRO CNTL, 20 RELAY OUT VPR-032-001...
  • Page 173 APPENDIX 5 - Ventra ProTM Parts List - continued REPLACEMENT PARTS - CONTINUED 920899 SD CARD, 2GB, FAT32 FORMAT 920900 RIBBON CABLE, HMI TO INTERCONNECT BOARD 920901 RIBBON CABLE, INTERCONNET TO RELAY BOARD 920902 RIBBON CABLE, SWITCH BOARD TO SWTCH BOARD 920903 RIBBON CABLE, INTERCONNECT TO SWITCH BOARD 920904...

  • Page 174: Appendix 5 - Vpr Analog Board (921458) Exploded View

    APPENDIX 5 - VPR Analog Board (921458) Exploded view Parts List Part # Description 921458 610607 TIE WRAP 921410 VPR ANALOG OUTPUT BOARD 921294 SCREW, PHMS 6-32 X 3/16ZP 921459 POWER W/WIRE 921513 CABLE SHEILDED ® 2018 Valco Companies, Inc.

  • Page 175: Appendix 6 - Sensor Data Sheet

    APPENDIX 6 - Sensor Data Sheet Worksheet C10 - Sensor Calibration Input Cable Wire Location Sensor Cal. Air Sensors Channel Length Gauge (If applicable) Numbers Number Air/Temp #1 Air/Temp #2 Air/Temp #3 Air/Temp #4 Air/Temp #5 Air/Temp #6 Air/Temp #7 Air/Temp #8 Air/Temp #9 Air/Temp #10...

  • Page 176: Appendix 7 - Parameter And Security Recording

    APPENDIX 7 - Parameter and Security Recording Farm/Site Date Building Zone CURRENT ANIMAL INFORMATION Today’s Age Weight Finishing Age Weight Beginning Head Count Total Mortality Head Count Total Sold Head Count ****Adjust set-point to desired temperature before changing any parameters**** TEMPERATURE CONTROL SETTINGS Temp Set-point Temp Control...
  • Page 177 APPENDIX 7 - Parameter and Security Recording STATIC PRESSURE SET-POINTS Natural Set-point Close Open Tunnel Set-point Tunnel Close and Open points are based on the Natural close and Open points Ramp Point #01 Ramp Point #02 Ramp Point #03 Ramp Point #04 Ramp Point #05 MINIMUM VENT &...
  • Page 178 APPENDIX 7 - Parameter and Security Recording SOUND ALARM WHEN…. Fixed High Temp Exceeds Temperature Above Below Outside Temp Influence HI Alarm Temp Feeder #1 ON Time Exceeds Feeder #2 ON Time Exceeds Feeder #1 OFF Time Exceeds Feeder #2 OFF Time Exceeds Water #1 GPH Flow Exceeds Water #1 24-Hr.
  • Page 179 APPENDIX 7 - Parameter and Security Recording VARI- (PIT – SIDEWALL – RIDGE – STIR – TUNNEL) FAN #1 Zone Use Sensors Operating Mode ON Temp OFF Temp Fan ON Power Setting Power Ramping Start Temp Full Power Temp Full Power Setting Run Mode On Timer OFF Timer...
  • Page 180 APPENDIX 7 - Parameter and Security Recording VARI- (PIT – SIDEWALL – RIDGE – STIR – TUNNEL) FAN # Zone Use Sensors Operating Mode ON Temp OFF Temp Fan ON Power Setting Power Ramping Start Temp Full Power Temp Full Power Setting Run Mode On Timer OFF Timer...
  • Page 181 APPENDIX 7 - Parameter and Security Recording (PIT – SIDEWALL – TUNNEL – STIR - RIDGE) FAN # Zone Use Sensors Operating Mode ON Temp OFF Temp Run Mode Run While ENTRY/EXIT of Tunnel Mode? Use for Proportional Control? Fans OFF at Curtain Opening Fan OVERRIDE Curtain Open Temp Looking At #1 Looking At #2...
  • Page 182 APPENDIX 7 - Parameter and Security Recording (PIT – SIDEWALL – TUNNEL – STIR - RIDGE) FAN # Zone Use Sensors Operating Mode ON Temp OFF Temp Run Mode Run While ENTRY/EXIT of Tunnel Mode? Use for Proportional Control? Fans OFF at Curtain Opening Fan OVERRIDE Curtain Open Temp Looking At #1 Looking At #2...
  • Page 183 APPENDIX 7 - Parameter and Security Recording Zone SIDE CURTAIN #1 Use Sensors Open Temp Close Temp Open and Pause Close and Pause Maximum Opening Below Temp Static Pressure Pause Timer Operating Mode Tunnel Fans #1 Open Tunnel Fans #2 Open Tunnel Fans #3 Open...
  • Page 184 APPENDIX 7 - Parameter and Security Recording Tunnel Fans #1 Open Tunnel Fans #2 Open Tunnel Fans #3 Open Tunnel Fans #4 Open Tunnel Fans #5 Open Tunnel Fans #6 Open Tunnel Fans #7 Open Tunnel Fans #8 Open Tunnel Fans #9 Open Tunnel Interlock 1 Tunnel Interlock 2...
  • Page 185 APPENDIX 7 - Parameter and Security Recording Tunnel Interlock 1 Tunnel Interlock 2 Tunnel Interlock 3 Tunnel Interlock 4 Tunnel Interlock 5 Tunnel Interlock 6 Tunnel Interlock 7 Tunnel Interlock 8 Tunnel Interlock 9 Tunneling Open Sizes are Proportional Stepping Response Mode Full Opening Size Full Open Travel Time...
  • Page 186 APPENDIX 7 - Parameter and Security Recording SIDE CURTAIN # Zone Use Sensors Open Temp Close Temp Open and Pause Close and Pause Maximum Opening Below Temp Static Pressure Pause Timer Operating Mode Tunnel Fans #1 Open Tunnel Fans #2 Open Tunnel Fans #3 Open...
  • Page 187 APPENDIX 7 - Parameter and Security Recording Zone RIDGE VENT #1 Use Sensors Open Temp Close Temp Open and Pause Close and Pause Response Mode Full Opening Size Full Open Travel Time Full Close Travel Time Purge Opening Size Interlock Curtain Groups Perform Re-Sync Zone RIDGE VENT #...
  • Page 188 APPENDIX 7 - Parameter and Security Recording Zone (MISTER – IN HOUSE FOGGER – COOL CELL PUMP) #1 Use Sensors Time of Day Enable Disable HUMDITY Disable ReEnable TEMP+HUMIDITY Disable ReEnable Full ON Temp OFF Temp Cycle #1 ON Temp Cycle #1 Timer On Cycle #2 ON Temp Cycle #2 Timer On...
  • Page 189 APPENDIX 7 - Parameter and Security Recording Tunnel Interlock 1 Tunnel Interlock 2 Tunnel Interlock 3 Tunnel Interlock 4 Tunnel Interlock 5 Tunnel Interlock 6 Tunnel Interlock 7 Tunnel Interlock 8 Tunnel Interlock 9 Tunnel Opening Sizes are Proportional Stepping Full Opening Size Full Open Travel Time Full Close Travel Time...
  • Page 190 APPENDIX 7 - Parameter and Security Recording Tunnel Interlock 1 Tunnel Interlock 2 Tunnel Interlock 3 Tunnel Interlock 4 Tunnel Interlock 5 Tunnel Interlock 6 Tunnel Interlock 7 Tunnel Interlock 8 Tunnel Interlock 9 Tunnel Opening Sizes are Proportional Stepping Full Opening Size Full Open Travel Time Full Close Travel Time...
  • Page 191 APPENDIX 7 - Parameter and Security Recording (Chimney Damper) # Cool Fans ON Open Cool Fans ON Open Cool Fans ON Open Cool Fans ON Open Cool Fans ON Open Cool Fans ON Open Cool Fans ON Open Cool Fans ON Open Cool Fans ON Open...
  • Page 192 APPENDIX 7 - Parameter and Security Recording Zone POSITION SENSOR #1 Attached To Enable Position Alarm? Percent Out of Position to Alarm % (0 – 80) Zone POSITION SENSOR # Attached To Enable Position Alarm? Percent Out of Position to Alarm % (0 –...
  • Page 193 APPENDIX 7 -Parameter and Security Recording Zone Digital Alarm # Trigger Alarm on Active Input Input is Active when Alarm Delay Time Zone Digital Alarm # Trigger Alarm on Active Input Input is Active when Alarm Delay Time Zone (FEEDER – LIGHTS) # Setting #1 AGE OFF= Setting #2 AGE...
  • Page 194 APPENDIX 7 -Parameter and Security Recording Zone (FEEDER – LIGHTS) # Setting #1 AGE OFF= Setting #2 AGE OFF= Setting #3 AGE OFF= Setting #4 AGE OFF= Setting #5 AGE OFF= Setting #6 AGE OFF= Setting #7 AGE OFF= Setting #8 AGE OFF= Setting #9 AGE OFF=...
  • Page 195 APPENDIX 7 -Parameter and Security Recording Setting #9 AGE OFF= Setting #10 AGE OFF= Setting #11 AGE OFF= Setting #12 AGE OFF= Setting #13 AGE OFF= Setting #14 AGE OFF= Setting #15 AGE OFF= Setting #16 AGE OFF= Setting #17 AGE OFF= Setting #18 AGE OFF=...
  • Page 196 APPENDIX 7 -Parameter and Security Recording Shared Air Sensor #___ Location Shared Air Sensor #___ Location Shared Air Sensor #___ Location SENSOR CALIBRATIONS & SETTINGS (continued) Air Sensor # Cable Length Zone Air Sensor # Wire Gauge Air Sensor # Location Air # CAL Values...

  • Page 197: Appendix 8 - Controller Info & Security Settings

    APPENDIX 8 - Controller Info & Security Settings Main Controller Menus Security levels Display Edit Software Revision Number Revision Date Time Control Center Serial Number Enter Password 0000 9999 Edit Password 0000 9999 Security Level Watch Dog Address Display Table Compile Options Valco Companies Security Levels...

  • Page 198: Appendix 9 - Animal Information Min/Max Settings

    APPENDIX 9 - Animal Information Min/Max Settings Current Animal Information Defaults Steps By Security levels Shows when controller is set to Hog English Metric English Metric English Metric English Metric Display Edit Today’s Age Today’s Weight 9999 500.0 Finish Age Finish Weight 9999 500.0...

  • Page 199: Appendix 10 - Temperature Control Min/Max Settings

    APPENDIX 10 - Temperature Control Min/Max Settings Defaults Steps By Security levels Temperature Control Settings English Metric English Metric English Metric English Metric Display Edit Temp Setpoint (See Note 7 & 8) 70.0 21.1 -60.0 -51.1 160.0 71.1 Temp Control Actual Actual *---------- Eff.

  • Page 200: Appendix 11 - Purge And Min. Vent Min/Max Settings

    APPENDIX 11 - Purge and Min. Vent Min/Max Settings Defaults Steps By Security levels Building Purge Settings This shows when no fans are installed except Eng- Met- Stir fans English Metric English Metric English Metric lish Display Edit Purge Time 0:00:00 0:00:00 9:00:00...

  • Page 201: Appendix 12 - Static Pressure Min/Max Settings

    APPENDIX 12 - Static Pressure Min/Max Settings Defaults Steps By Security levels Static Pressure Settings English Metric English Metric English Metric English Metric Display Edit WCCal1 + offset WCCal 2 - offset 0.040 of Setpoint of Open minus 0.001 Setpoint - Natural minus Close Setpoint 0.030...

  • Page 202: Appendix 13 - Sound Alarm When

    APPENDIX 13 - Sound Alarm When..Min/Max Settings Defaults Steps By Security levels English Metric English Metric English Metric English Metric Display Edit Sound Alarm When…. 90.0 32.2 -60.0 -51.1 160.0 71.1 Fixed High Temp Exceeds 80.0 26.6 -59.9 -51.0 160.0 71.1 Temperature Above Above Temp...

  • Page 203: Appendix 14 - Sensor Min/Max Settings

    APPENDIX 14 - Sensor Min/Max Settings Defaults Steps By Security levels Air Sensors (including the Outside Sensor (#13)) English Metric English Metric English Metric English Metric Display Edit Air Sensor #X Cable Length 9999 English allows only “16”, “18”, “20”, “22” & “24” Air Sensor #X Wire Diameter Metric allows only “0.5”, “0.6”, “0.7”, “0.8”, ‘0.9”, “1.0”, “1.1”...

  • Page 204: Appendix 15 - System & Control Device Setup

    APPENDIX 14 - Sensor Min/Max Settings Defaults Steps By Security levels Digital Alarm English Metric English Metric English Metric English Metric Display Edit Trigger alarm on Active Input “No” or “Yes” Input is Active when Closed “Closed” or “Open” Alarm Delay Time 0:01 0:00 59:59...

  • Page 205: Appendix 16 - Fan Min/Max Settings

    APPENDIX 16 - Fan Min/Max Settings Stir, Sidewall, Tunnel, Ridge, Pit (Hog Only) Fan Defaults Steps By Security levels Settings English Metric English Metric English Metric English Metric Display Edit Use Sensors ALL (0,0,0,0) # of Sensors installed 1 (Only sensor #’s) Operating Mode “Cool”, “Heat”, “Purge”, “Cool &...
  • Page 206 APPENDIX 16 - Fan Min/Max Settings - continued Defaults Steps By Security levels Variable Speed Stir, Sidewall, Tunnel, Ridge, Pit (Hog Only) Fan Settings English Metric English Metric English Metric English Metric Display Edit Use Sensors ALL (0,0,0,0) # of Sensors installed 1 (Only sensor #’s) Operating Mode “Cool”, “Heat”, “Purge”, “Cool &...
  • Page 207 APPENDIX 16 - Fan Min/Max Settings - continued Sidewall, Tunnel, Ridge Pit (Bird Only) Fan Settings (En- Temp or Temp and Timed Only Temp Only Temp or Minimum Vent abled and Disabled - X means Enabled) Run Mode Timed Timed Use Sensors Operating Mode On \ Off Temp...

  • Page 208: Appendix 17 - Cool Pads, Fogger & Mister Min/Max Settings

    APPENDIX 17 - Cool Pads, Fogger & Mister Min/Max Settings Defaults Steps By Security levels Cool Pad Low/High, In House Fogger (Bird) and Mister (Hog) Settings English Metric English Metric English Metric English Metric Display Edit # of Sensors Use Sensors ALL (0,0,0,0) installed 1 (Only sensor #’s)

  • Page 209: Appendix 18 - Side Curtain Min/Max Settings

    APPENDIX 18 - Side Curtain Min/Max Settings Defaults Steps By Side Curtain Settings English Metric English Metric English Metric English Metric # of Sensors Use Sensors ALL (0,0,0,0) installed 1 (Only sensor #’s) Open Temp 72..0 22.2 -59.9 -51.0 160.0 71.1 Close Temp 68.0...
  • Page 210 APPENDIX 18 - Side Curtain Min/Max Settings - continued Menus that appear for Side Curtain Based on “Operate As” Enabled and Disabled (X means Enabled) Natural Operate —- Temp Temp Temp —- Static Static Static Tunnel Disabled Static —- Temp Static Temp —-...

  • Page 211: Appendix 19 - Ridge Vent Min/Max Settings

    APPENDIX 19 - Ridge Vent Min/Max Settings Defaults Steps By Security levels Ridge Vent English Metric English Metric English Metric English Metric Display Edit # of Sensors 1 (Only sensor Use Sensors ALL (0,0,0,0) installed #’s) Open Temp 72..0 22.2 -59.9 -51.0 160.0...

  • Page 212: Appendix 20 - Inlets Min/Max Settings

    APPENDIX 20 - Inlets Min/Max Settings Defaults Steps By Security levels Sidewall, Tunnel, Ceiling Inlet Settings English Metric English Metric English Metric English Metric Display Edit Static Pressure Pause Timer (Note 3) 0:00 0:00 1:00 “Temp Natural Only”, “Temp Natural/Temp Tunnel”, “Temp Natural/Static Tun- Operate as (Note 1) Temp Natural Only nel”, “Temp Tunnel Only”, “Static Natural Only”, “Static Natural/Temp Tunnel”,...

  • Page 213: Appendix 21 - Chimney Damper Min/Max Settings

    APPENDIX 21 - Chimney Damper Min/Max Settings Sidewall, Tunnel, Ceiling Inlet Settings - Menus that appear for Inlets Based on “Operate As” - Enabled and Disabled (X means Enabled) Natural Operate —- Temp Temp Temp —- Static Static Static Tunnel Disabled Static —-...

  • Page 214: Appendix 22 - Miscellaneous Device Min/Max Settings

    APPENDIX 22 - Miscellaneous Device Min/Max Settings Defaults Steps By Security levels Feeder and Lights English Metric English Metric English Metric English Metric Display Edit Settings # 1 to 30 00:00 00:00 24:00 Starting Time 00:00 00:00 24:00 Stop Time Run For (VP 1.00.03+ and Ventra/Gaintrac 0:00:00 0:00:01...
  • Page 215 APPENDIX 22 - Miscellaneous Device Min/Max Settings-continued Defaults Steps By Security levels Variable Brooder (Bird), Heater (VP Only) English Metric English Metric English Metric English Metric Display Edit Use Sensors ALL (0,0,0,0) # of Sensors 1 (Only sensor #’s) Lower Temp by 15.0 From x:xx to x:xx 00:00...

  • Page 216: Appendix 23- (Main) Menu Guide

    APPENDIX 23- (MAIN) Menu Guide CONTROLLER CURRENT ENVIRONMENT CONTROL EQUIPMENT CURRENT ANIMAL CONDITIONS STATUS INFORMATION Software Revision Number Avg Actual Temp Today’s Age / Weight Brooder Groups Revision Date/Time Avg Actual-*-Effective Temp Finish Age / Weight Heater Groups Control Center Serial Number Sensor Temps 1-4 Beginning Head Count Furnace Groups...
  • Page 217 APPENDIX 23 - (MAIN) Menu Guide - continued HISTORY TEMPERATURE CONTROL MINIMUM VENT and STATIC PRESSURE SETTING PURGE SETTINGS Temperature Control Temp Setpoint Minimum Vent Timer On/Off Natural Setpoint / Close / House Control Mode Ramping ON/OFF Min Vent #X Age/On/Off Open Setpoint Temperature Temp Control...
  • Page 218 APPENDIX 23 - (MAIN) Menu Guide - continued SOUND ALARM WHEN..DEVICE/EQUIPMENT TEST CONTROL CENTER SUMMARY SETTINGS HARDWARE Fixed High Temp Exceeds Feeder Test Alarm Relay Low / High Temperature Above Lights Test Outputs Water Meter Sensor Feeder ON Time Exceeds Vari-Ridge Fan Test Inputs Feed Sensor...
  • Page 219 APPENDIX 23- (SUBMENU) Menu Guide DEVICE/EQUIPMENT SETTINGS System-wide Parameters Setup - quick instructions 1. Press ENTER at the “Press Enter to View Settings” menu. Press the LEFT arrow key until you see the System & Control Device Set-Up menu. 2. Use the menu DOWN arrow to view the following selections: Time Set-Up Date Set-Up Power Up Load Delay Time...
  • Page 220 APPENDIX 23-(SUBMENU) Menu Guide DEVICE/EQUIPMENT SETTINGS 5. Once you have located and selected the device to add, use the RIGHT or LEFT menu arrows to move the cursor ( _ ) to the desired setting (channel, etc. ). To change the default number, use the (+ ) or ( -) keys.
  • Page 221 APPENDIX 23-(SUBMENU) Menu Guide DEVICE/EQUIPMENT SETTINGS FEEDER AND LIGHTS STIR, SIDEWALL, TUN- VARI-STIR, VARI-SIDE, BROODER (BIRD) NEL, PIT (HOG) AND VARI-TUNNEL, HEATER (HOG) RIDGE FANS VARI-PIT (HOG) AND AND FURNACES VARI-RIDGE Setting #X Age= 0 ON= 0:00, Use Sensors Use Sensors Use Sensors OFF= 0:00 Operating Mode...
  • Page 222 APPENDIX 23-(SUBMENU) Menu Guide DEVICE/EQUIPMENT SETTINGS COOL PAD LOW/HIGH, SIDE CURTAIN SIDEWALL, TUNNEL RIDGE VENT In House Fog (bird), and AND CEILING INLETS Mister (hog) Use Sensors Use Sensors Static Pressure Pause Timer Use Sensors Time of Day to Enable/Disable Static Pressure Pause Timer Operate As Open Temp / Close Temp...
  • Page 223 APPENDIX 23-(SUBMENU) Menu Guide DEVICE/EQUIPMENT SETTINGS CHIMNEY DAMPER DIGITAL ALARM WHISKER SWITCH POSITION SENSOR Cool Fans On X, Open Size Trigger alarm on Active Attached To Attached To Interlock X to Ridge Fan input Validate Switch – Low \ High Press Enter to calibrate this Cooling Opening Sizes are: Input is Active when...

  • Page 224: Appendix 24 - Customer Service

    APPENDIX 24 - Customer Service Dealer Name:_________________________________________PHONE:____________________ Street / PO Box ______________________________ City ______________________________ State / Province ______________________________ Zip / Postal ______________________________ Customer Service 210 E. Main Street Phone ______________________________ P. O. Box 117 Coldwater, OH 45828 Fax ______________________________ 800.998.2526 E-mail ______________________________ Web site ______________________________ North America:...

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