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CAUTION: Read all instructions carefully before installation. Save this Installation Manual for future reference. DS-824C RAIN/SNOW SENSOR CONTROLLER INSTALLATION MANUAL INDICATOR AUTOMATED SYSTEMS ENGINEERING POWER ACTIVATED ENCLOSURE TYPE 3R DS−824C RAIN/SNOW SENSOR CONTROLLER CONTROL SWITCH INPUT 22−28V AC/DC 500mA 50/60 Hz...
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CETTE UNITÉ DEVRAIT ÊTRE INSTALLÉE, OUVERTE, ET RÉPARÉE PAR LE PERSONNEL QUALIFIÉ SEULEMENT! 2. To avoid shock hazard do not open the front cover with power connected to the DS-824C or any controlled equipment. Limit input voltage to 22-28 VAC/VDC Pour éviter la décharge électrique déconnectez toute la puissance avant d'ouvrir la couverture du DS-...
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Off) or 2-6 hours (LD On) using the DELAY OFF control. The DS-824C precipitation sensor is very sensitive and can detect a single snow flake or rain drop. However, if the DS-824C is mounted in an area susceptible to high winds, overhanging trees, or blowing ground snow, nuisance triggering may occur.
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X = Do Not Care Fine Adjustment for Efficient Operation The DS-824C is shipped with the TRIG TEMP and DELAY OFF adjustments in the center position, representing 39°F (3.9°C) and 60 minutes of Delay-Off time respectively. It is also set for highest...
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The Yellow load leads are N.O. contacts and do not supply power directly to your load The relay inside the DS-824C acts as a switch. While not as convenient as directly supplying power for the load this allows you to operate the DS-824C from one voltage while controlling a load of a different voltage without adding an external relay or contactor.
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24VAC/VDC Sensor Supply, Dry Contact Thermostat-Style Control These are just some of the possible wiring schemes that can be used to connect the DS-824C to your load for control. Remember, these are only suggestions. You should always consult a qualified...
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(Radio Shack Part #64-4321 or equivalent.) Clean the moisture grid following the procedure outlined above and allow it to dry. Apply power to the DS-824C, drip some of the water onto the moisture grid, then spray the temperature sensor protruding from the base of the enclosure with the component cooler. Once the temperature sensor has reached the trigger point with water still present on the grid the DS-824C will activate.
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Within the limitations of this warranty, inoperative units should be returned, freight prepaid, to ASE, and we will repair or replace, at our option, at no charge to you with return freight paid by ASE. It is agreed that such repair or replacement is the exclusive remedy available from ASE and that ASE IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE.
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