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Lumina 17 Table of contents Table of contents General introduction ..........................1 Documentation with the control computer ..................1 How to use this manual ........................1 Fancom helpdesk ........................... 2 F-Central FarmManager™ ......................2 Explanation control functions ........................3 Ventilation ............................3 Heating ............................
Lumina 17 General introduction General introduction This manual has been compiled with the utmost care. If, however, you should discover an error, please inform Fancom B.V.. Documentation with the control computer The documentation consists of the following manuals: • User's manual The user's manual is intended for the end user.
Lumina 17 General introduction Fancom helpdesk For any questions and support, please contact the local Fancom Sales & Service Center. F-Central FarmManager™ Virtually all Fancom equipment can be controlled and managed from a central location. This requires the F-Central FarmManager software package and a communication module. The screens in the control computers are also used...
Lumina 17 Explanation control functions Explanation control functions Please refer to the user's manual for an explanation of the basic principles of climate management. This chapter describes the working of a number of specific control functions that the installer should set.
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Lumina 17 Explanation control functions 2.1.2 Extra fans Extra fans can only be switched on or off via a relay. They are usually used when the controllable fans are running at maximum or in combination with controllable fans to achieve a gradual increase in ventilation.
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Lumina 17 Explanation control functions • Extra fans: with rising ventilation the control computer will only activate the fans when the next position has been reached. With falling ventilation the control computer will only deactivate the fans when the lower position has been reached.
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Lumina 17 Explanation control functions Determining the ventilation position The control computer determines the use of air inlets, extra inlets and fans based on the combi-table. The example below shows a combi-table with modulating fans. The relay fans will do 20.000 m3 each.
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Lumina 17 Explanation control functions Transition low ventilation → natural ventilation At a rising temperature and when the combi start/stop LOW Natural is reached, the control computer switches to natural ventilation. To prevent toggling the system must have been out of the natural phase for a certain time before system returns to the natural phase again.
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Lumina 17 Explanation control functions Example Setpoint Natural is 20.5 °C (Hysteresis is 0.2). If the measured house temperature is between 20.3 °C and 20.7 °C, the inlet positions will not be corrected. Inlets will be closed if the temperature is equal to or lower than 20.2 °C. Inlets will be opened if the temperature is equal to or higher than 20.8 °C.
Lumina 17 Explanation control functions Modulating control with optimised modulation times With optimal modulating control the control computer aims for an optimal ON-time and an optimal OFF-time entered by the installer. The diagram below shows that the switch off moment and cycle time can vary:...
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Lumina 17 Explanation control functions High/low-control heating Heaters can be linked together. Heater 1 is always the foundation. For example, if heater 2 is linked to heater 1, these heaters will always use the same actual setpoint. If the control value of heater 1 is changed, the control value of heater 2 will change accordingly.
Lumina 17 Explanation control functions 2.2.2 Analog control (linear) With analog heating control the heating is controlled by a P- or PI-control. Use Repeat time to determine the type of heating control. If the Repeat time is less than 10 seconds, a P-band control is concerned. In other cases PI-control applies.
Lumina 17 Explanation control functions Time modulating ON/OFF control This type of control can be selected if the cooling capacity is large and the cooling system is suitable for modulating control. Cooling is continually on, if the temperature of the cooling control is higher than Setpoint + hysteresis.
Lumina 17 Explanation control functions Optisec OptiSec = Optimum Setpoint Control The control computer uses a neutral zone, with minimum ventilation and no heating. This lowers energy costs. The neutral zone is the area between control value heating and start temperature ventilation. If OptiSec is not used, the...
Lumina 17 Installing the control computer Installing the control computer Installation menu The installer can configure the control computer using the installation menu. This menu also contains screens for standard system settings and diagnoses. To call up the installation menu: press the navigation keys UP and DOWN simultaneously for a few seconds. The...
Lumina 17 System System Access the system menu by pressing the UP and DOWN navigation keys simultaneously for a few seconds. SYSTEM System tab page SYSTEM SYSTEM Common Program version Readout of the program version Clock type Setting of the 12 or 24 hour time indication.
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Lumina 17 System tab page SYSTEM SYSTEM Units Unit of measurement Setting to simultaneously set all units to METRIC or NON-METRIC. Use the + and – key on the alpha-numeric keyboard to change individual values. tab page...
Lumina 17 System SD Card Menu The set data and the operating program in the control computer can be transferred to an SD-card. This data can be copied back onto the control computer from the SD-card. This must only be performed by an authorised installer, except when backups are made.
Lumina 17 System Application The application menu contains the data of the control computer. SYSTEM APPLICATION Communication C is a communication bus used to connect prints in the control computer (e.g. AI.4). tab page SYSTEM COMMUNICATION Reset counters Setting used to reset all data to zero simultaneously.
Lumina 17 System FNet is the Fancom Network. Several control computers can be linked via this network. FNet is also used to operate the connected control computers from a connected PC. tab page SYSTEM COMMUNICATION FNet Reset counters Setting used to reset all data to zero simultaneously.
Lumina 17 House setup House setup This chapter explains all the options in the HOUSE SETUP menu. HOUSE SETUP select the parts of the control computer you intend to use. The control computer will only display data relevant to you in the screens. Parts not used, will not be shown. Most codes are self explanatory.
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Lumina 17 House setup Controlpart Setting indicating if the controllable part of the ventilation control consists of linear controllable fans (LINEAIR) or modulating on/off fans (RELAY). Type Setting indicating which type of ventilation control is used. • Direct • ProFlow direct •...
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Lumina 17 House setup tab page HOUSE SETUP User Apply temperature curve Setting indicating if the house temperature is to be controlled based on the curve. Apply ventilation curve Setting indicating if the minimum and maximum ventilation levels are to be controlled based on the curve.
Lumina 17 Installer Installer This chapter explains all the options in the INSTALLER menu. Ventilation 6.1.1 Ventilation – Combi-table In the combi-table the relationship between ventilation and air inlets for the entire ventilation path is entered. For more information about the combi-table, see “Combi-table page 4.
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Lumina 17 Installer Con. % / Your entry depends on a system setting set by the installer: Con. Extra / Relay 0-1 • LINEAR (Con. Enter the positions of the linear controllable fans. • Con. Extra (This column is only active if extra fans are used in the controllable part)
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Lumina 17 Installer Position % Readout of the ventilation percentage at which fans should activate/deactivate and air inlets open/close. The ventilation percentages must increase from the lowest to the highest position. Cap m³/h Setting of the ventilation capacity (m3/hour) for all positions used. If ventilation is used in m3/hour/animal, always fill in this column! 6.1.2...
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Lumina 17 Installer Measurement address Setting of the digital input address for air flow measurement. Measurement extra Setting of the digital input addresses of the air flow measurements of the extra fans. Type ProFlow Setting indicating the type of ventilation. Select from: •...
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Lumina 17 Installer tab page Vortex. INSTALLER VENTILATION SETTINGS Description Readout of the name of the function. Output address Setting of the analog output address. Extra analog Setting of the analog output addresses of the control part.
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Lumina 17 Installer Description Setting of the name of the function. Temp. inputs Setting the addresses of the analog inputs. If the temperature sensors have not been assigned, the control computer will use the house temperature. Output address Setting of the analog output address.
Lumina 17 Installer Pre-run time Setting of the time in which the air inlets go to the required position, before the fans activate. During Nat.Vent Setting indicating if the extra inlets are open or closed during natural ventilation. • CLOSED: close (normal setting) •...
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Lumina 17 Installer Control Setting of the heating control type: LINEAR or RELAY. Output address Setting of the analog output address (choice LINEAR) or relay output address (choice RELAY). Relay type Setting of the type of relay control. ON/OFF or MODULATING.
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Lumina 17 Installer 6.2.3 Settings cooling control INSTALLER HEAT COOL HUM, tab page Cool Description Setting of the name of the function. Temp. inputs Setting the addresses of the analog inputs. If the temperature sensors have not been assigned, the control computer will use the house temperature.
Lumina 17 Installer Clocks 6.3.1 Timeclock The time clock can be used to switch external equipment. One time clock can be used per house. INSTALLER CLOCKS TIME CLOCKS TIME CLOCK Description Setting of the name of the function.
Lumina 17 Installer Registration The control computer can register digital inputs. These registration inputs can be used to register units (for example water). The unit is registered in the form of pulse values (counts) or contact. The control computer adds up the number of counts or measures the active time and converts the time into a measured unit.
Lumina 17 Installer Outside climate The control computer can carry out various outside measurements. These measurements can also be done by another control computer in the network. tab page INSTALLER OUTSIDE CLIMATE Temp/RH Measurement outside Setting if the control computer carries out outside measurement concerned itself (INT) or temp.
Lumina 17 Installer Type wind measure Setting of the type of anemometer used. Fancom uses the following types of weather meters: • GREEN_2P (default) • BLACK_4P • BLACK_2P • DAVIS • By choosing the required type and assigning the correct inputs, the control computer will automatically make all corresponding settings.
Lumina 17 External alarm External alarm The control computer has inputs to which external alarms can be connected. EXTERNAL ALARM Description Setting of the name of the alarm when external alarm is active. Input address Setting of the address of the digital input.
Lumina 17 Basic principle thermo differential Basic principle thermo differential An extreme rise in house temperature can be caused by fire. In such a case, it is important that an alarm is raised quickly. The sensors in the zones can detect sudden rises in temperature. A sensor issues an alarm if: •...
Lumina 17 Basic principle thermo differential Relay thermo diff. Setting the address of the digital output. Relay type Setting of the passive (not controlled) relay status. • N.O. (normally open) if it makes no contact. • N.C. (normally closed) if it makes contact.
Lumina 17 Inputs and outputs Inputs and outputs When controls are assigned, the I/O settings are filled in automatically. When Fancom equipment is used these settings will normally ensure correct control. These settings can be adjusted using the zoom function ( The input and output settings can be readout, and changed in the INPUT / OUTPUT menu.
Lumina 17 Inputs and outputs Analog inputs Analog inputs have the following settings: Input address The address of the analog input. Type Readout of the type of measurement being carried out: • NONE • TEMPERATURE • PRESSURE Pa • CO2 5000 PP •...
Lumina 17 Inputs and outputs Max. buffer The control computer repeatedly determines the difference between the actual control value and the required setpoint. It places these difference values in a buffer, until the Max. buffer is reached. The adjustment to the setpoint is the average of the values in the buffer. The control...
Lumina 17 Technical specifications Technical specifications FDP25 Mains voltage 90Vac – 264Vac Main frequency 50/60Hz Maximum power consumption 25VA IOB.4 Power available for sensors and peripheral equipment 24Vdc (short circuit resistant) max. 500mA 12Vdc, short circuit resistant max. 70mA 4x analog outputs (AO)
Lumina 17 Technical specifications 10.3 IOB.4 AI type Type analog input • Voltage measurement (U) • Resistance measurement (R) 4 Analog outputs 4 Analog inputs 4 Digital inputs Relay 4 Digital outputs (relays) 8 Extra digital outputs 10.4 FRM.8...
Lumina 17 Technical specifications 10.5 Connection FNet and I/O-net Use of the terminal resistor depends on the location of the control computer in the FNet or I/O network. Looped control computers do not require a terminal resistor. Control computers or end stations at the beginning or end of the network require a terminal resistor. Depending on the device type a 120 Ohm resistance, a jumper or a dipswitch is used to terminate the control computer.
Lumina 17 Appendix: EG-declaration of compliance Appendix: EG-declaration of compliance Manufacturer Fancom B.V. Address: Industrieterrein 34 Place: Panningen (the Netherlands) Hereby declares that: Lumina 17 Satisfies the conditions of: The Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC according to EN-61010 the EMC Guideline, directive 2004/108/EC...
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