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DOL 534 • DOL 539 Climate Controller Technical Manual English For other language variants of this document we refer to: Español Para otras variantes del idioma de este documento, visite: Français Pour les versions dans d'autres langues de ce document veuillez consulter: http://docs.skov.com/1017...
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The power supply isolator is not included. Note • All rights belong to SKOV A/S. No part of this manual may be reproduced in any manner whatsoever without the expressed written permission of SKOV A/S in each case.
• DOL 534 climate controller • DOL 535 production controller • DOL 539 climate and production controller (obtained by combining DOL 534 and DOL 535) DOL 534 is available in the following climate software variants: • LPV •...
DOL 534 • DOL 539 2 Work routine This technical manual deals with the installation of the controller and and is aimed primarily at the technicians and electricians who will be mounting, installing and testing the controller. According to current national and in Europe also EU regulations, the installation must be carried out by expert personnel.
DOL 534 • DOL 539 3 Installation guide 3.1 Selecting components There are two ways to carry out installation of the controller. At the initial installation: Use Installation wizard which will guide you through all the options of the functions.
DOL 534 • DOL 539 3.4 View week number View of week number at the top of all pages. View week number 3.5 Select type of Unit of measurements The controller can display the units as both metric and US units.
DOL 534 • DOL 539 3.6.2 The menu Show connection When you have selected all the components in the installation menu, the house computer will show you where to connect the individual components. See the menu for where exactly to connect the individual components.
DOL 534 • DOL 539 3.6.4 Shared equipment Controllers in the same network (see Network settings [} 45]) can share equipment such as outside tempera- ture sensor and outside humidity sensor. The controller where the equipment is physically connected is called the ‘Master’. The other controllers are called ‘Clients’.
DOL 534 • DOL 539 The functionality is also useful in houses where used litter is stored in the inactive zone in the house. It is possi- ble to use the air outlets in the inactive zone. 3.7.2 Brooding outlet Two-zone regulation can also be used for half house brooding.
DOL 534 • DOL 539 Air inlet % Maximum inlet position Air outlet Air inlet Min. air inlet position Figure 1: Cycle time: the flap in the air inlet is regulated according to cycle time Air inlet % Maximum inlet position...
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DOL 534 • DOL 539 The function is only available when several temperature sensors sensor are installed. Zone 3 Zone 2 Zone 1 Zone 6 Zone 5 Zone 4 Figure 5: Outline of livestock house with zone-regulated air inlets. Select the menu Technical | Installation | Manual installation | Climate | Air inlet | Zone setup Activation of zone-controlled air inlets.
DOL 534 • DOL 539 0.5 °C equals 50 % of Deviation temp. This results in a correction of 50 % of inlet correction factor = 0.5 x 10 % = 5 %. Since it is a too low temperature, the current flap opening (27 %) is reduced by 5 % = 22 % flap opening.
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DOL 534 • DOL 539 When a low level of ventilation is needed ventilation is carried out as an ordinary MultiStep system, but the fan output is limited so that it can only provide a percentage of the fan's maximum capacity.
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DOL 534 • DOL 539 The livestock house's ventilation system 1 stepless unit 2 MultiStep units Ventilation sequence From low to high regulation Method of Operation Flap in stepless unit: The stepless ventilation sequence is achieved by opening and closing the flap.
DOL 534 • DOL 539 3.7.5.3.1 Setup examples Number of chim- High 0 - 28,800 m3/h neys low speed. 7200 15500 Stepless 28,800 m3/h - 62,000 m3/h 7200 15500 high speed. 14400 31000 Fan output is controlled at high speeds by a sig-...
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DOL 534 • DOL 539 Number of chim- High 0 - 29,600 m3/h neys Stepless+MS1+MS2 run at low speed. 7400 15500 Stepless 29,600 m3/h - 7400 15500 Stepless+MS1+MS2 are completely open and 14800 31000 their fans are running steplessly up to high 25,000 speed.
1-16 chimneys 1-3 sensors Technically, one sensor is sufficient for 6 chimneys, but SKOV A/S usually recommends that a Dynamic Air sen- sor be installed in every other stepless exhaust unit in order to ensure optimum regulation conditions. The cli- mate controller regulates stepless air outlet without sensors based on a calculated output.
DOL 534 • DOL 539 To ensure that the chimney can provide the necessary air output, the climate controller will increase the flap opening by 2% pr. minute (in relation to the stepless curve), if the fan has been running at maximum speed for more than 1 minute.
DOL 534 • DOL 539 In the menu Technical | Installation | Show connections climate controller shows the terminals selected for the shared air outlets. If the setup of the shared outlet is changed, the climate con- troller will automatically remove the sharing and give a soft alarm.
DOL 534 • DOL 539 For each MultiStep, set whether it should open with FreeRange The factory setting is that all MultiStep are open at FreeRange. 3.7.6.1 Pop holes The function is only accessible in houses with FreeRange. Pop holes can be installed with or without detection of position (feedback). With detection via an inductive sen- sor, you can receive an alarm for whether the door is open or closed as requested.
DOL 534 • DOL 539 Setting the amount of time it takes to open and close the winter garden. Duration for opening winter garden Opening of the winter garden takes place continuously within the set time (05:00 mm:ss). Duration for closing win-...
DOL 534 • DOL 539 It is important to distribute correctly between the two types of heat sources, in order to obtain a steady heat control. The heating system’s dimensions and output determine the actual distribution. 3.7.9 Setup of sensors Location of temperature sensors for ventilation and heat control.
DOL 534 • DOL 539 E.g. with two relays: 50 %/50 % The controller automatically calculates the percentage share for relay 1. Side cooling Activated: When the control fails, side cooling is active and runs until the emergency situation is over.
DOL 534 • DOL 539 0-10 V Control method: temperature. The stir fan is regulated with a minimum and a maximum speed based on a positive temperature offset at the temperature sensor. 0-10 V with reverse relay Control method: temperature.
DOL 534 • DOL 539 4 Calibration 4.1 Calibration of Air Intake and Air Outlet The controller must be adapted to the winch motor after installation. Winch motors with feedback must be calibrated by a technician, while winch motors without feedback are cali- brated automatically once the technician has set up a time for Air inlet time.
DOL 534 • DOL 539 Wind direction maximum voltage Wind speed minimum voltage Wind speed maximum voltage Enter a Minimum value as well as a Maximum value to indicate the Wind speed minimum speed area within which the weather station can measure.
Maximum value 10000 ppm Note: Calibration should only be carried out only by staff trained by SKOV. 4.2.4 Calibration of CO2 sensor (installed as auxiliary sensor) DOL 19 and DOL 119 CO2 sensor should be checked between each batch when the house is in...
0 ppm Maximum value 10000 ppm Note: Calibration should only be carried out only by staff trained by SKOV. 4.2.5 Calibration of NH3 sensor If DOL 53 does not measure correctly, normal maintenance is carried out (replacement of filter). The sensor must be changed if this does not help.
DOL 534 • DOL 539 5 Testing After installation of the system a thorough test must be carried out, to ensure that the system works as intended. 5.1 Testing basis components 5.1.1 Testing temperature and air humidity sensors Read the current inside temperature and humidity 1.
DOL 534 • DOL 539 The component currently set for manual control are listed in the menu Technical | Manual/Auto | Manual mode The manual control can also be deactivated here. Select the function to be tested and test the components one at a time.
DOL 534 • DOL 539 to 0 %. Side inlet 1 requirement Check that the correct air inlets close completely. Set the air inlet to the required setting. Repeat the test for the installed air inlets and outlets. 5.2.1.2 Testing of Dynamic MultiStep The testing of Dynamic MultiStep is done in the same way as described for MultiStep.
DOL 534 • DOL 539 Set the to 0 %. Air outlet fan speed Check that the fan stops completely. If the fans are connected as 3-wire, they should not stop com- pletely, but instead run at minimum speed. Repeat the test for each of the stepless fans.
DOL 534 • DOL 539 Select the menu Technical | Manual/auto. Then select Climate and, for example, Side cooling and activate Manual mode Activate the relay for side cooling. Check that the system (cooling) is on. Deactivate the relay for side cooling.
DOL 534 • DOL 539 Then select in turn Open Close Stop Check that the door changes position as expected. 5.2.1.8 Testing heat recovery unit Select the menu Technical | Manual/auto. Then select the function under and activate for the...
DOL 534 • DOL 539 5.2.2 Testing management functions 5.2.2.1 Testing of current sensor This section is only relevant to livestock houses where supply current sensors are installed. The testing must show that the current sensor is connected to the requested fan.
DOL 534 • DOL 539 6 Service 6.1 Settings 6.1.1 Climate 6.1.1.1 Setting of Exhaustion (MultiStep) MultiStep is a method for controlling one or more exhaust units in steps, so that the exhaust output becomes stepless. The controller controls one or two exhaust units stepless from zero to 100 %, while the rest of the exhaust units are switched on in steps as required.
DOL 534 • DOL 539 When two stepless fans are used, they can be set up to work in parallel or sequentially. This also applies to stepless fans in tunnel. 6.1.1.2 Fan settings Used when there are several livestock houses to ensure that the generator is not Power up delay overloaded at joint start-up of all fans after a power failure.
DOL 534 • DOL 539 °C Limit 21 °C 18 °C Figure 12: Curve for outside temperature limit The Outside temperature limit can be regulated via a curve over two day numbers so that ventilation can be lim- ited when there are small animals in the house. The limit is factory set to 18 °C for both day numbers.
DOL 534 • DOL 539 6.1.2 Network settings Controllers may be installed in a network. This way they may share equipment with each other. Sharing requires: • A cabled LAN between the controller providing the shared equipment and the controller also using it.
DOL 534 • DOL 539 SKOV A/S recommends that you follow a standard network setup (also see FarmOn- line Explorer Technical manual). Note that if the connection between the ‘Master’ and the ‘Client’ controllers is interrupted, the ‘Client’ controller loses information from the shared equipment.
DOL 534 • DOL 539 Setting the time from when the controller was operated and until the backlight Backlight timeout dimmes. 6.3 Backup Select the menu Technical | Service | Backup It is possible to save and load a backup of the current settings and page views.
DOL 534 • DOL 539 6.3.2 SD card and USB stick Using an SD card or a USB stick it is possible to backup the controller setup and data including settings, pages, historical data, house name, IP address, calibration values, etc.
SD card status See the status of the SD card or USB stick. USB stick status SKOV A/S recommends that you always save the setup on a USB stick before updating a program. 6.4 Software update Important information Loading a new program usually takes up to two minutes.
DOL 534 • DOL 539 • Evaluate which climate climate functions are to be run in manual mode during the update, and activate the manual switch for each of them to ensure that these conditions are maintained during the software update.
DOL 534 • DOL 539 3. Insert the USB stick containing the software update in the USB port (C) on the CPU module. In the menu Technical | Service | Install software Select the required software version. The installation process begins.
6.5.1.1 Adaptive control From the factory the controller is set to adaptive control. SKOV recommend the use of adaptive control. Adaptive control is used for, for example, ventilation, tunnel cooling, heating and humidity control (as an alterna- tive to PID control).
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DOL 534 • DOL 539 Ventilation Temperature Figure 15: Control is ok. The ventilation adapts to the changes in the inside temperature and returns it to the required level. Temperature Temperature setpoint Ventilation Figure 16: Control is too fast. The ventilation level changes too much and does not correct the temperature fluctuations.
DOL 534 • DOL 539 The control follows the settings in a stable manner The control reacts too fast and changes often. The setting can be changed to Slow. The control reacts too slowly and the deviation from the setting becomes too big.
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DOL 534 • DOL 539 Short time: Fast regulation. Long time: Calm/slow regulation. PID control Gain at 0-100 % flap opening. Percentage flap per degree deviation from Tempera- Gain@100 ture setpoint. Gain@1 High gain: Large reaction. Low gain: Small reaction.
DOL 534 • DOL 539 6.5.2.1 Ventilation in relation to the outdoor temperature The winter factor is used to influence the ventilation with changes in the outside Winter factor temperature, before the temperature in the house is affected. Factor 1.0 does not have any effect. Factor 0.5 leads to half the ventilation in case of a drop in the outside temperature of 12°C.
DOL 534 • DOL 539 6.5.2.5 Cycle time The objective of the cycle timer function is to enable the control of air currents in the house at a minimum venti- lation requirement. This function activates the ventilation briefly, thereby sending a stronger air jet through the livestock house. It ensures a thorough replacement of air inside the livestock house.
DOL 534 • DOL 539 6.5.2.7 Heat recovery unit With the anti-icing function, the heat recovery unit runs a cycle where the air inlet Cycle time and air diffusion fan open and close to prevent ice from forming in the inlet.
DOL 534 • DOL 539 When using the adaptive control mode an adaption time can be set (in the menu ). This will affect how quickly the Climate | Temperature | Floor heating controller will react to changed conditions in the house.
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DOL 534 • DOL 539 Effect [%]. Cycle [%]. Time: The four-point effect curve enables you to limit the start- up of the tunnel cooling, which in hot, dry areas has great cooling effect. Cycle timer At CT and T Select if tunnel cooling should run with cycle timer.
DOL 534 • DOL 539 6.5.5 Humidity 6.5.5.1 Humidity control At Temperature reduction. Maximum temperature reduction Setting the maximum reduction from temperature setpoint when humidity ventilation is used. The function requires use of an outside humidity sensor. High outside tempera-...
DOL 534 • DOL 539 This feature is only available when a humidity sensor is installed. See section Adaptive control [} 52] for a general description of adaptive control. 6.5.5.1.2 Humidity control at PID ventilation mode Outside temp. 20 °C/68 Factor for humidity control. Ventilation is changed by the set factor (2.5) for each 1 % relative humidity at an outside temperature of 20 °C.
DOL 534 • DOL 539 Short time = fast heat supply. Differential time for humidity heat. Differential time Short time = modest reaction. Long time = strong reaction. See section PID control [} 54] for a general description of PID regulation.
DOL 534 • DOL 539 Opt to start humidification/side cooling and fans simultaneously in houses where there can be problems getting the additional humidity to distribute evenly, or where humidification/side cooling is run frequently. 6.5.6 Pressure control Accept band When the pressure is within this range, the flap position of the air inlet does not change, i.e.
DOL 534 • DOL 539 6.5.8 CO2 minimum ventilation Working range of the sensor. P band Reaction timer of the sensor. Integration time Longer time: slow reaction. Shorter time: faster reaction. 6.5.9 NH3 ventilation Working range of the sensor. P band Reaction timer of the sensor.
DOL 534 • DOL 539 Exhaustion in % of nominal output Outlet % Side Air inlet (flap position) % Figure 26: Adjustment of negative pressure 2: Air outlet To obtain this negative pressure curve, the relation between exhaustion and inlets could be like this.
DOL 534 • DOL 539 First select the ventilation mode to be adjusted, for example, . This is done in the menu Side Technical | Service | Negative pressure | Adjust pressure curve | Adjustment. The roof mode curve must be activated before it becomes visi- ble in the menu.
DOL 534 • DOL 539 The is an advantage in, for example, long tunnel houses. By opening the front tunnel inlets first and then open- ing the next tunnel inlets with a delay, it is easier to reach sufficient air speed and air exchange in the entire live- stock house.
DOL 534 • DOL 539 6.6.6 Synchronization of room heating and air inlets The function is designed for cold areas, where ventilation is done with and is used with relay Minimum air inlet controlled heat such as gas cannons. Select this function to switch off room heating when the inlets are open.
DOL 534 • DOL 539 Two vertical series of numbers show you the curve values for Output Pressure Set the required exhaustion (side pressure curve: a percentage of the nominal output 0-100 %). Set the required pressure. Set the roof pressure curve and tunnel pressure curve in the same way (exhaustion: Tunnel pressure curve: air speed m/sec.).
DOL 534 • DOL 539 The air outlet’s flap position and fan voltage % Flap position Fan voltage Output % Fan voltage Vent [%] Output for the stepless fan Output [%] Flap position for air outlet Flap [%] With Dynamic MultiStep, two set-ups must be carried out for the stepless units for low regulation and high regu- lation respectively.
DOL 534 • DOL 539 Use the side inlet's side curve (Yes). Use the side inlet's side curve (No). Easy adjustment - as in side. Setting the additional side curve for heat recovery mode. Heat recovery unit is using the side curve regulation...
DOL 534 • DOL 539 Adjust the negative pressure curve for the heat recovery unit to ensure correct negative pressure at all points of the curve. This curve is used when the heat recovery unit is active. First set the columns for...
DOL 534 • DOL 539 6.7 System 6.7.1 Resetting data Please note that the controller will restart after it has been reset. Select the menu Technical | Service | Reset Reset settings and pages The controller deletes all settings and restores the factory settings.
DOL 534 • DOL 539 7 General 7.1 About SOFTWARE Software version System ID System name Build time CPU MODULE License request code MAC address SDK version Boot loader version MAIN MODULE Type Software version Serial no. Calibrated ADDITIONAL MODULES...
DOL 534 • DOL 539 8 Troubleshooting instructions • Is there 230 V current on terminals A1+ A2 (if not, check installation fuses and fault current relay) • Is the change-over switch of the fan speed controller MAN/AUT set on AUT? •...
DOL 534 • DOL 539 Ping test accepted. Ping test not accepted. 8.2 Temperature sensor control table 8.2.1 Table relating to DOL 114 temperature sensor control °C °F °C °F °C °F -40.0 0.00 42.8 4.60 82.4 6.80 -31.0 0.50 44.6...
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DOL 534 • DOL 539 8.2.2 Table relating to DOL 12 temperature sensor control °C kΩ* °C kΩ* °C kΩ* 82.50 8.08 20.71 5.29 10.72 3.73 76.84 7.96 20.09 5.22 10.45 3.67 70.60 7.83 19.48 5.15 10.19 3.61 63.97 7.68 18.90...
DOL 534 • DOL 539 9 Technical data Electrical V AC Rated voltage 115*, 200* and 230/240 (*not speed controller) V AC Operating voltage 103.5-264 Frequency 50/60 Effect Max. current consumption Main module Configurable main module. Number 0-10 V: -11 inputs and 2 outputs – or - 9 inputs and 4 outputs –...
DOL 534 • DOL 539 Network interface 2 x 10/100 BASE+TX RJ 45 2 x USB 2.0 A type Accessories Speed control (output) Motor load max. 6.8 A 230-240 V AC/min. 150 W. Environment °C (°F) -10 to +45 (+14 to 113) Operating temperature °C (°F) -25 to +60 (-13 to +140)
DOL 534 • DOL 539 10 Functionality DOL 534 Climate DOL 535 Production System software LPV CT Nat. Bro Ventilation mode Tunnel Tunnel-Plus Combi-tunnel (side + tunnel) Natural Natural feature can be purchased separately Soft Chill feature can be purchased...
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DOL 534 • DOL 539 DOL 534 Climate DOL 535 Production System software LPV CT Nat. Bro Extra ventilation (**CT-variant in side-mode) CO2 minimum ventilation control NH3 ventilation Stir fan Heat recovery unit (only 1 zone houses) FreeRange Pop holes...
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DOL 534 • DOL 539 DOL 534 Climate DOL 535 Production System software LPV CT Nat. Bro Use effect curve Production Feed Feed weigher (number per house) See table for feed weighers available for different feed systems. Drum weigher (DOL 99B)
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DOL 534 • DOL 539 DOL 534 Climate DOL 535 Production System software LPV CT Nat. Bro Pause in case of input from external device Animate feeding Split feeding Dosing hopper Add feed manually Feed supplement Restricted feeding Feed mixture according to graph...
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DOL 534 • DOL 539 DOL 534 Climate DOL 535 Production System software LPV CT Nat. Bro Light sensor Boost function Inspection light Light dimmer controlled by light sensor Light color Changing light intensity Nest control Nest control Controlling scratching area...
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DOL 534 • DOL 539 DOL 534 Climate DOL 535 Production System software LPV CT Nat. Bro Remote Access (via FarmOnline) * Only for production of broilers on floor. Technical Manual...
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