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PYROCON19-DR Controller and User Interface panel Owner’s manual & Technician Settings Rev.5.3.9...
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P21 – Measured Ground Temperature……………..…………………………. 22 P22 – Ground Temperature set-point band ………….………………………. 22 Save changes end return to normal display………….………………...….…. 23 Restore default values………………………………………………………….23 Pg. 2 Tel: (856) 2882882 PYROCON19-DR Tel: +972-3-9626462 Fax: +972-3-9626620 Owner’s manual & Technician Settings support@meitavtec.com...
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Communication error with one or more snow sensors………………………..27 Upper limit temperature sensor is not connected or short circuit …………... 27 Object list Modbus………..………………………………………………………. 28 Object list BACnet ………..………………………………………………………. 30 Pg. 3 Tel: (856) 2882882 PYROCON19-DR Tel: +972-3-9626462 Fax: +972-3-9626620 Owner’s manual & Technician Settings support@meitavtec.com...
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Introduction The PYROCON19-DR offers smart and easy control over the PYRO Snow & Ice Melting system. It can operate up to 4 snow melting zones and one auxiliary zone, with selectable sequencing method. Typical applications include driveways, sidewalks, loading docks, stairs, pavements and gutters.
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Wiring diagram - with optional components and connections Supply Important! EGFPD Contactors 120VAC The PYROCON19-DR does not include an integral EGFPD (Equipment Ground Fault External Protection Device). transformer 120/24VAC, EGFPD needs to be 25VA provided in the end application. BMS (BACnet/Modbus)
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These devices/sensors can be connected directly to A,B terminals on the PYROCON19-DR Master PYROCON19-DR or through multiple PYRO-JBOX junction boxes with built in 50VA, 110~24VAC transformer - Allowing connection and Supply powering up to 3 sensors.
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If the protective cap is not removed, the sensor will not detect snow! 2. Plastic spikes, to be used if necessary, to keep birds off the sensor. Pg. 7 Tel: (856) 2882882 PYROCON19-DR Tel: +972-3-9626462 Fax: +972-3-9626620 Owner’s manual & Technician Settings...
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Ground sensor installation 12AWG - Up to 1000ft / 300m Communication cable (A,B) Jacketed shielded twisted pair 120 Ohm, 18AWG - Up to 500ft / 150m Pg. 9 Tel: (856) 2882882 PYROCON19-DR Tel: +972-3-9626462 Fax: +972-3-9626620 Owner’s manual & Technician Settings support@meitavtec.com...
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The digital clock will count down the remaining time until the heaters are turned off. The snow flake icon will disappear from display as long as the heaters are turned off. Pg. 10 Tel: (856) 2882882 PYROCON19-DR Tel: +972-3-9626462 Fax: +972-3-9626620 Owner’s manual & Technician Settings support@meitavtec.com...
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Use technician parameter P20 to define the ground temperature set point to start pre-heat and Parameter P22 to set the ground temperature set point band. Pg. 11 Tel: (856) 2882882 PYROCON19-DR Tel: +972-3-9626462 Fax: +972-3-9626620 Owner’s manual & Technician Settings...
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Important: Changes made to technician parameters will not take effect as long as DIP switch S1 is in ON position. Save changes and exit The PYROCON19-DR will return to normal operation after leaving technician settings mode technician settings mode at OFF state.
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Use the [+] and [-] buttons enable (ON) or disable (OFF) the P02 parameter. If disabled, the heating system will operate without low temperature P02 enabled P02 disabled limitations. Cont’ Pg. 13 Tel: (856) 2882882 PYROCON19-DR Tel: +972-3-9626462 Fax: +972-3-9626620 Owner’s manual & Technician Settings support@meitavtec.com...
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Note 2. The staggering sequence will continue during the time delay. Note 3. The heater icon will blink when pre-heat is active. Cont’ Pg. 14 Tel: (856) 2882882 PYROCON19-DR Tel: +972-3-9626462 Fax: +972-3-9626620 Owner’s manual & Technician Settings support@meitavtec.com...
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ON for 30 minutes (120/4=30). Use the [+] and [-] buttons to adjust the splitting time. Range: 10...600 minutes Default: 120 minutes. Cont’ Pg. 15 Tel: (856) 2882882 PYROCON19-DR Tel: +972-3-9626462 Fax: +972-3-9626620 Owner’s manual & Technician Settings support@meitavtec.com...
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1 x PYROSENSE (MAC 2 – Sensor 2) - Will control heater 2 1 x PYROSENSE-GROUND (MAC 5 – Sensor 3) - will control heaters 3,4 Cont’ Pg. 16 Tel: (856) 2882882 PYROCON19-DR Tel: +972-3-9626462 Fax: +972-3-9626620 Owner’s manual & Technician Settings support@meitavtec.com...
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If the threshold is not reached, the logic of turning the heaters either ON or OFF will Snow detection threshold not be affected by snow detection. During countdown to threshold time, the snow flake icon will flash. Cont’ Pg. 17 Tel: (856) 2882882 PYROCON19-DR Tel: +972-3-9626462 Fax: +972-3-9626620 Owner’s manual & Technician Settings support@meitavtec.com...
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Connect the second sensor to the system and repeat the operation. Repeat the operation for all sensors in the system. Cont’ Pg. 18 Tel: (856) 2882882 PYROCON19-DR Tel: +972-3-9626462 Fax: +972-3-9626620 Owner’s manual & Technician Settings support@meitavtec.com...
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Press the [SELECT] and [+] buttons simultaneously. “P11” will appear on display. Use the [+] and [-] buttons to select between: - “ΠA” - Master (When using one PYROCON19-DR or when controlling other PYROCON19-DR devices connected to A,B as slaves) - default Master Slave - “SL”...
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MAC Address MAC Address - For controller set by P11 as Slave – (Master) (Slave) Address range 14...16, default 14 BMS or WiFi Module (Up to 3 PYROCON19-DR slaves) A2 B2 A2 B2 A2 B2 A2 B2 PYROCON19-DR MASTER PYROCON19-DR...
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Make sure to enable the sensors found using technician parameter P09. Make a note of the MAC addresses given to each sensor for future maintenance. Cont’ Pg. 21 Tel: (856) 2882882 PYROCON19-DR Tel: +972-3-9626462 Fax: +972-3-9626620 Owner’s manual & Technician Settings support@meitavtec.com...
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Use the [+] and [-] buttons to adjust the ground temperature set point band. Range: 2…7°F / 1…4°C, default 2°F / 1°C Pre-heat On Pre-heat Off Ground temperature Pre-heat Set point (P20) (T3) Set point band (P22) Pg. 22 Tel: (856) 2882882 PYROCON19-DR Tel: +972-3-9626462 Fax: +972-3-9626620 Owner’s manual & Technician Settings support@meitavtec.com...
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OFF position. Important: Changes made to technician parameters will not take effect as long as DIP switch S1 is in ON position. The PYROCON19-DR will return to normal operation after leaving technician settings mode at OFF state. Restore default values Important: Make sure the unit is turned OFF (the word “OFF”...
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Note: if output 5 is set to work together with outputs 1-4, (see “Heater output no. 5 logic” in the technician settings), it will operate the same as output 4. Pg. 24 Tel: (856) 2882882 PYROCON19-DR Tel: +972-3-9626462 Fax: +972-3-9626620 Owner’s manual & Technician Settings...
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Until end of time delay of each critical zone Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Pg. 26 Tel: (856) 2882882 PYROCON19-DR Tel: +972-3-9626462 Fax: +972-3-9626620 Owner’s manual & Technician Settings support@meitavtec.com...
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1. Refer to P03 section of the technician settings. 2. Check the temperature value and disable the sensor if needed. 3. Replace the sensor. Pg. 27 Tel: (856) 2882882 PYROCON19-DR Tel: +972-3-9626462 Fax: +972-3-9626620 Owner’s manual & Technician Settings support@meitavtec.com...
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= “Pyrocon 19” Supported Commands: User Application Name = “Pyrocon 19” 0x03 = Read Holding Registers (for all). VendorName = "Meitav-Tec". 0x06 = Preset Single Register (For R/W registers only), ProductCode = "19418301" Command 0x2B is used to identify controller MajorMinorRevision = "0.1.2257”...
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2°F (1°C) R/W P22 The MODBUS Register No. X is addressed in the MODBUS Register Address (PDU) X-1. All Registers are signed Integer 16 bit. Pg. 29 Tel: (856) 2882882 PYROCON19-DR Tel: +972-3-9626462 Fax: +972-3-9626620 Owner’s manual & Technician Settings support@meitavtec.com...
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