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www.dupla.com
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Twin-Control
Item no. 80288 · Status: 03/2013 ·Version: 1.1
Dohse Aquaristik GmbH & Co. KG · www.dohse-aquaristik.com

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  • Page 1 Dohse Aquaristik GmbH & Co. KG www.dupla.com Using instruction Twin-Control Item no. 80288 · Status: 03/2013 ·Version: 1.1 Dohse Aquaristik GmbH & Co. KG · www.dohse-aquaristik.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Summary 1. Introduction ..........4 Control units and connection strips .
  • Page 3 ......11 Quick start guide to programming ....... . 12 Programming Instructions Clock programming .
  • Page 4: Introduction

    1. Introduction 1.1 1.1 Control unit and connection strip Connection strip Slot 1 for control of temperature 1 (HEAT / COOL) / pH Slot 2 for control of temperature 2 (HEAT / COOL) / timer Connecting cable Fastening rail Set of screws for fastening rail Cable tie Suction element for fi xing the sensor Control unit...
  • Page 5: Display

    1.3 Safety instructions The Dupla Twin-Control pro is designed exclusivly for use in enclosed rooms . All electronic components of the device must only be operated whilst they are free from defects . Should the mains supply be damaged, please return to your dealer for repair .
  • Page 6: Assembly Advice

    2.7 Memory function To safeguard against loss of data in the event of a power failure, the Dupla Twin-Control stores the set values for pH regulation, temperature control and time periods . The unit will continue to calculate the time for up to five hours after such an event, so the clock does not need to be reset after brief power failures .
  • Page 7: Description Of The Programmable Functions

    Slot 1 can be programmed for pH control or temperature control . Slot 2 can be programmed for (second) temperature control or timer switch . This allows eight different combinations when using the Dupla Twin-Control for one or two different aquaria .
  • Page 8: Deactivation/Activation Of The Audible Temperature 1 Alarm

    Dupla Twin-Control pro provides an optional six-week calibration memory function Please note: If no pH electrode is connected to the Dupla Twin-Control pro, so that the BNC socket is open, fictitious pH values will be displayed.
  • Page 9: Temperature 2 Programming

    3.5.2 Programme turn-on and turn-off times If Automatic Mode is selected up to 8 turn-on/turn-off times can be programmed . (The Dupla Twin-Control has an automatic sorting function which will re-arrange the time periods into the correct sequential order when exiting the...
  • Page 10: Programming Interval Control

    3.5.3 Programme interval control If the Interval mode is selected external devices are switched on for a minimum of 1 second (maximum 23 hrs ., 59 min . and 59 sec .) and switched off for a minimum of 30 minutes (maximum 96 hrs . and 59 min .) . 3.6 Manual activation/deactivation Both slots can be turned on and off manually by combination of buttons to be pressed .
  • Page 11: Quick Start Guide To Programming

    . As well in the sub menu structure you can scroll through the menu items with the ▲ or ▼ buttons and you acknowledge a selection by short pressing of Twin-Control Main Menu Slot 1 Slot 2 Clock...
  • Page 12: Programming Instructions

    Please note: Once the clock has been set at least once, you can use ▲ or ▼ to access directly the settings Temp , pH, Temp or Time. Caution: The Dupla Twin-Control pro does not automatically switch between summer time and winter time. This change must be entered manually.
  • Page 13: Temperature 1 Programming

    5.2 Temperature 1 programming Please note: Temperature1 is an alternative programming to pH control for slot 1. 5.2.1 Choice of HEAT / COOL After confirming Temp flashes . Confirm with to select HEAT operating mode ( : control of connected heaters) or use ▲...
  • Page 14: Setting The Temperature 1 Value

    5.2.3 Setting the temperature 1 value After confirming SET, flashes . Press the button to programme position 1 . can be selected using ▲ or ▼) When flashes, the ▲ or ▼ buttons can be used to select (change) or (delete) .
  • Page 15: Deactivation/Activation Of The Audible Temperature 1 Alarm

    5.2.5 Deactivation/activation of the audible temperature 1 alarm When flashes press . After confirming flashes . Use the ▲ or ▼ button to activate the alarm with or to deactivate it by selecting and acknowledge with When SET flashes again, press and hold for 3 seconds to leave the programming sublevel .
  • Page 16: Ph Programming

    5.3 pH programming Please note: pH control is an alternative programming process to temperature 1 for slot 1. Entering the programming mode, pH is displayed and SET flashes . If you want to programme the pH Set point, press . Proceed making your settings with item 5 .3 .1 of the instruc- tions .
  • Page 17: Co -Night Off Function

    If you want to activate the CO -night off function and don´t wish to supply CO during the night, press . Conti- nue making your settings with item 5 .3 .2 of this instructions . If you want to keep the manufacturers presetting of the CO -night off function and wish to supply CO during the night, skip the menu item 5 .3 .2 .
  • Page 18: Ph Alarm Programming

    5.3.3 pH alarm programming When flashing is acknowledged with or your last programmed value flashes . Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to set the +/- alarm between 0 .1 and 4 pH . Acknowledge with Advice: means that the alarm has not been set. When the pH Alarm programming is finished, flashes .
  • Page 19: Ph Electrode Calibration

    5.3.5 pH electrode calibration When CAL flashes, press flashes on the second line . 1 . Remove the protective cap from the electrode tip . 2 . Rinse electrode tip briefly with DuplaDest . 3 . Dip the electrode into the pH 7 solution and press A measured running value is displayed together with CAL and pH on the first line, while and SET are displayed on the second line .
  • Page 20: Calibration Reminder Function

    5.3.6 Calibration reminder function The factory presetting is an activated visual calibration reminder alarm . for 3 seconds when CAL and If you want to keep it, press are flashing to leave the programming sublevel . If you want to deactivate the calibration reminder, select with the ▲...
  • Page 21: Temperature 2 Programming

    5.4 Temperature 2 programming Please note: Temperature 2 is an alternative programming process to time control for slot 2. When slot 1 is programmed for pH Control, temperature2 can be used for water heating (or water cooling). When slot 1 is programmed on temperature 1 for water heating (or water cooling), temperature2 can be used for substrate heating (or water cooling).
  • Page 22: Setting As Second Temperature

    5.4.2 Setting as second temperature After acknowleding flashing SET by pressing flashes . If temperature 1 on slot 1 and temperature 2 on slot 2 both are programmed in the HEAT mode, the value is the fixed difference of temperature 1 (water heating) and temperature 2 (floor heating), and cannot be changed . Simply confirm with , to procees with the next programming point 5 .4 .3 .
  • Page 23: Deactivation/Activation Of The Audible Temperature 2 Alarm

    5.4.4 Deactivation/activation of the audible temperature 2 alarm When flashes press . After confirming flashes . Use the ▲ or ▼ button to activate the alarm with or to deactivate it by selecting and acknowledge with When SET flashes again, press and hold for 3 seconds to leave the programming sublevel .
  • Page 24: Timer Programming

    5.5 Timer programming Please note: Timer control is an alternative programming process to temperature 2 for slot 2. 5.5.1 Setting the timer control mode Time flashes . To choose between the three control options press (automatic mode) will flash in the display If you want to operate slot 2 with programmed turn-on and turn-off times, press when flashes .
  • Page 25: Programming Turn-On And Turn-Off Times

    5.5.2 Programming turn-on and turn-off times (timer 1) and flahes . To programme , press can be selected using ▲ or ▼) . When is displayed and flashes, the ▲ or ▼ button can be used to select (change) or (delete) .
  • Page 26: Programming Interval Control

    5.5.3 Programming interval control After pressing while is flashing, are displayed and the hour digits are flashing . To adjust the interval ON time, use the ▲ or ▼ button to set the hours between 0 and 23 . Press , the minutes digits will flash .
  • Page 27: Manual Activation/Deactivation

    5.6 Manual activation/deactivation To activate slot 1, hold ▲ then press is displayed on the first line . Press these buttons a second time, slot 1 is deactivated . is displayed in the first line . If you press it a third time, the programme mode for slot 1 is reactivated .
  • Page 28: Calibration Of The Temperature Sensor

    2 . Plug the mains plug back in while keeping the button pressed down . 3 . Release the button . Caution: All programmed settings, except those for the clock, will be lost. The Dupla Twin-Control pro will regulate with the manufacturer’s presettings.
  • Page 29: Factory Presetting

    7. Factory presetting clock setting: 12:00:00 (at delivery) pH point: 7 .0 Audible pH alarm: deactivated ( Visual pH alarm: deactivated ( means ‘no alarm‘) pH calibration memory function: night function / CO supply during the night: (not permanently but regulated corresponding to day programming) Temperature mode: Heating (HEAT...
  • Page 30: Technical Specifications

    9. Technical specifications Operating voltage: 230 V, 50 Hz Connected load for each slot: Max . 2,000 W (ohmic load) Total connected load of the connection strip: Max . 3,000 W (ohmic load) Connecting cable length: 1 .5 m Cable control unit - control strip length: pH control range: 4 .0 –...
  • Page 31 · refi llable pH-electrode with double junction · calibration solution pH 4, 10 ml · calibration solution pH 7, 10 ml · Dupla Dest, 10 ml · 3 test beakers Item no. 80292 Dohse Aquaristik GmbH & Co. KG · www.dohse-aquaristik.com...
  • Page 32 Dohse Aquaristik GmbH & Co. KG Otto-Hahn-Str. 9 D-53501 Gelsdorf Telefon: +49 (0)22 25 - 94 15 0 E-Mail: info@dohse-aquaristik.de Internet: www.dupla.com HOBBY Aquaristik · HOBBY Terraristik · Dupla · DuplaMarin...

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