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- Page 1 SERIES “S” SOLID-STATE STAGING CONTROLLERS Instruction Manual Note: Not all agency approvals apply to all models. See manual for detailed information.
- Page 2 You can reach our technical support team by phoning 1-800-782-6776 (from the United States) or 610-828-2490 (from anywhere in the world). The e-mail address for tech support is techsupport@athenacontrols.com Athena is a registered trademark of Athena Controls, Inc. ® © 2004 Athena Controls, Inc. All rights reserved.
- Page 3 THIS EQUIPMENT IS WARRANTED TO BE FREE FROM DEFECTS OF MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP. IT IS SOLD SUBJECT TO OUR MUTUAL AGREEMENT THAT THE LIABILITY OF ATHENA CONTROLS, INCORPORATED IS TO REPLACE OR REPAIR THIS EQUIPMENT AT ITS FACTORY, PROVIDED THAT IT IS RETURNED WITH TRANSPORTATION PREPAID WITHIN TWO (2) YEARS OF ITS PURCHASE.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Series S Solid-State Staging Controller Instruction Manual Contents Section 1 General Introduction General Description…………………………...1 Typical Configurations...……………………..2 Specifications………...………………………...4 Section 2 Installation Instructions Installation………………………...……….…...5 Module Explanation ……………………..….8 Operation………………………………..……...9 Adjustments…………………………..………...9 Time Proportioning Adjustment…..…………..10 Span Adjustment…………..…………………..11 System Adjustments………..…………………11 Fusing…………………………..………………11 Section 3 Options Thermistor Input - “B” Option……...…………12 Thermistor Input - “C”... -
Page 5: Section 1 General Introduction
Series S Solid-State Staging Controller Instruction Manual Section 1 General Introduction General Description The Athena “S” Series Solid State Staging Controls Provide pilot duty sequencing of multiple loads up to 18 stages. SU - Up-Down Mode: Adds stages in progression. Removes stages in reverse order., the last stage ‘on’... -
Page 6: Typical Configurations
Series S Solid-State Staging Controller Instruction Manual Typical Configurations Circular - SC Type Controller Ordering code example: 10 Heating Steps Code: SCA - 10 Any number SC Heat Stages up to ten. End board follows last used stage. BLACK SC End Board (Always follows WHITE last used stage) - Page 7 Series S Solid-State Staging Controller Instruction Manual Typical Configurations Up-Down Operation – SU type Controller Ordering code example: 6 Heating & 2 Cooling Steps Code: SUA-06-02 or SUB-06-02 Any combination of heat and/or cool steps up to ten. Cooling and heating modules may be intermixed if reheat is desired.
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Page 8: Specifications
Series S Solid-State Staging Controller Instruction Manual Specifications Input ‘A’: 4-20 mA dc. 60 mA max, or 6 V dc, 9 V max. 135 ohms slidewire, 100-1000 ohms acceptable Input ‘B’: Thermistor probe to match range Output: One amp per step max (ten amps inrush) Signal Isolation: 1500 volts from power... -
Page 9: Section 2 Installation Instructions
Series S Solid-State Staging Controller Instruction Manual Section 2 Installation Instructions Installation. Carefully unpack instrument. Handle with care. Inspect for shipping damage. Report and damage to carrier immediately. Pick a location for the controller where it will not be subjected to excessive shock, vibration, dirt, moisture or oil. - Page 10 Series S Solid-State Staging Controller Instruction Manual Standard Wiring (up to 10 steps) “A” “A” “B” “C” Standard Wiring (11 to 18 steps)
- Page 11 Series S Solid-State Staging Controller Instruction Manual Contractors are connected to the .250 push-on terminals marked on through ten. Connect one lead from each contactor coil to the terminals starting from number one up to a maximum of ten. Connect the return wire from the contactors to X2, outside terminal.
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Page 12: Module Explanation
Series S Solid-State Staging Controller Instruction Manual Module Explanation. The S Series Staging Controller consists of a main frame and a large printed circuit board into which are inserted a variety of input, timing and output stage boards. For ease of identification and maintenance, the individual boards are supplied with color coded handles. -
Page 13: Operation
Series S Solid-State Staging Controller Instruction Manual Operation The operation of a typical staging controller on a heating process is as follows: When power is applied, all steps at first will be off. Then each step will turn on at the set time interval until all steps are turned-on. -
Page 14: Time Proportioning Adjustment
Series S Solid-State Staging Controller Instruction Manual Timing Trim Pot Timing TIME SCAN CALIBRATION PROPORTIONING (CW = MORE ON) (CW = MORE PROPORTIONING) STAGING INTERVAL (CW = 12 seconds) (CCW = 2.5 seconds) Time Proportioning (Cycling) Adjustment – Right Side This adjustment is used to provide vernier control of power between steps by time proportioning a step of power. -
Page 15: Span Adjustment
Series S Solid-State Staging Controller Instruction Manual Span Adjustment – Left Side This adjustment scales the input signal to the number of output steps on. On standard units, it is factory present to turn all heat stages ‘on’ with 20 mA input and all heat stages ‘off’... -
Page 16: Thermistor Input - "B" Option
Series S Solid-State Staging Controller Instruction Manual NEMA size 2 will operate with standard fuses. NEMA 3 and 4 contactors may require slow blow fuses, depending on the manufacturer. NEMA 6, 7, and 8 are similar to the small contactors because they have internal pilot contactors. - Page 17 Series S Solid-State Staging Controller Instruction Manual For best control, the Thermistor should be placed in the process so that it can detect any temperature change with little thermal lag. Thermistor Input – ‘C’ Option Outdoor Reset: (Type C Input). Setpoint range is 60ºF-170ºF.
- Page 18 Series S Solid-State Staging Controller Instruction Manual Reset Ratio The reset ratio expresses the amount of change in the heating medium control point caused by a change in outdoor temperature. It is the ratio of outdoor Change to heating medium control point change. Notice that this is an inverse ratio: when outdoor temperature goes down, the control point goes up.
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Page 19: Unit Repairs
Features may be described herein which are not present in all hardware. Athena Controls Inc. assumes no obligation of notice to holders of this document with respect to changes subsequently made. - Page 20 For free technical assistance in the USA, call toll free 1-800-782-6776 or email techsupport@athenacontrols.com Athena Controls, Inc 5145 Campus Drive Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462 USA • • Tel: 610-828-2490 Fax: 610-828-7084 techsupport@athenacontrols.com athenacontrols.com • • • 900M021U00-0304-150-JA...