Advantage Sentra SR Series User manual

1. This unit is designed to be used with water as the circulating fluid. The quality of
fluid used in your temperature control unit will greatly effect its short and long-
term operation. Lack of as well as improper water treatment can damage the
temperature control unit by causing scale build-up, excessive corrosion and/or
bacterial contamination. It is the equipment owner’s responsibility to prevent damage
caused by poor water quality. The services of a water treatment professional is
recommended.
2. Before installing and operating the unit, be aware of and follow any local laws and
codes that apply to the installation.
3. When contacting the Service Department always have the unit Model and Serial
number from the data tag located on the side of the unit.
SERVICE DEPARTMENT: 317-887-0729
*Reference the manual for requirements for 250°F set point.
Before Installing or Operating
Maximum Setpoint
250°F*
This reference guide covers standard Advantage temperature
control units with the T Control Instrument. This guide may be
used for customized units using the T Control Instrument even
when the unit may not be physically the same as the units
depicted in the included photos.
Download and read the manual before starting installation. The complete
manual is available online at www.advantageengineering.com/Sentra-SRV.
Sentra SR Series with VControl Instrument
REFERENCE GUIDE
INSTALLATION • OPERATION • TROUBLESHOOTING

Operating Temperature
Water Supply Pressure
180°F
20 PSI
190°F
25 PSI
200°F
30 PSI
210°F
35 PSI
220°F
40 PSI
230°F
45 PSI
250°F
50 PSI
Drain
To Process
From Process
Water Supply
Typical unit with ¾ - 3 HP pump and/or 10 - 16 kW heater.
1. Electrical: Be certain all electrical connections are tight in the unit. Install unit power
cord (when supplied) to power disconnect switch. Applied power must be equal to
the unit voltage and amps listed on the unit data tag. Follow all applicable local and
national electrical codes.
2. Plumbing: Care should be taken to use materials (hose, rigid piping, valves or filters)
rated for the temperature and pressure duty of your unit. Most units have a maximum
operating temperature of 250°F or less and a maximum pressure of 150 PSI. The unit
is most efficient when full size plumbing is run from the unit connections to and from
the process. If necessary, reduce the plumbing size at your process, not at the unit.
3. Connect To Process port to the Water In port on the process manifold.
4. Connect From Process port to the Water Out port on the process manifold.
5. Please note: Process water piping circuitry should be designed to avoid an excessive
use of elbows and/or lengths of pipe or hose. If hose is the material of choice, avoid
tight twists or curls and excessive lengths.
6. Valves and lters may be installed in the process water piping circuitry to facilitate ser-
vice and maintenance, provided that such devices maintain the full inside diameter of
the process connection. If installed, all such devices must be open and clean during
unit operation.
7. Connect Unit drain to plant’s open drain, tower water system return or chilled water
system return. The factory recommends a minimum of 20 psi pressure differential
between the water supply and drain line. A larger differential may be required for
larger cooling needs.
8. Connectunitwatersupplytoplant’scoolingwatersource. This is usually chilled
water, tower water, city water or well water. Water supply pressure requirements vary
with operating temperatures as shown in the chart below.
Installation Refer to the Manual for complete details on Installation.

Start Unit Refer to the Manual for complete details on start up and operations information.
WARNING: proper care should be employed when checking
pump rotation as power is applied to the unit at this point.
Stop Unit Refer to the Manual for complete details on shut down information.
1. Decrease the setpoint temperature lower than 85°F and allow the unit to cool
to the temperature. Press the Stop Button to disengage the pump. Caution.
Dissipate static pressure prior to disconnecting hoses.
1. Fill unit with water.
2. Apply power. All indicating lights and digits on the display will momentarily illuminate.
3. A System Fault may prevent startup. Items that may prevent start up are probe, water
supply pressure, pump overload or high temperature limit faults. A no FLO indication
is displayed. Correction of the fault must be corrected prior to operation.
4. The instrument controller features an temperature display screen, four indicating
lights and toggle switch.
5. Determine that the pump is rotating in a clockwise direction when viewed from the
rear of the motor. Follow the instructions in Section 3.2 of the factory operations
manual.
On/Off toggle switch
Display Window
Setpoint Adjust Indicating Lights
6. Switch the On/Off toggle to On to start the unit. The fluid temperature will
show in the temperature display window. The unit will auto vent if the fluid
temperature is below 100°F.
7. Adjust the setpoint to the desired value by pressing the Up or Down arrow
buttons until the value is displayed. The unit will heat or cool to maintain the
setpoint temperature.
V Series Controller Refer to the Manual for full information for complete Controller operation.

SRV
Current Factory Operations Manual
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If you have any questions regarding this Reference Guide, the Sentra SRV Series Operations Manual,
installation, operation or servicing of the unit, please call the Advantage Service Department.
317-887-0729
525 East Stop 18 Road, Greenwood, IN 46143 phone: [phone] fax: [phone]
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Troubleshooting
V Series Controller
Unit Will Not Start (Display Blank & Off)
1. Fuse open at main power disconnect
switch.
2. Transformer fuse open
Unit Will Not Start (Display On)
1. Error or alert indicator displayed.
2. Follow instructions on screen to
troubleshoot and refer to manual or
contact the service department.
Unit Overheats
1. Low water supply pressure.
2. PVTTM Cooling valve defective.
3. Drain line obstructed.
4. Instrument defective.
5. Cooling requirement exceeds cooling
valve capacity.
Unit Underheats
1. Process water leakage - defective
PVTTM cooling valve.
2. Heater element failure.
3. Process heating requirement exceeds
unit heating capability.
4. Control instrument defective and not
calling for heat.
Pressure Relief Valve Leaks
1. Water supply pressure too high. See
manual.
2. Pressure relief valve contamination.
Basic Troubleshooting is shown here. Refer to the Manual for full information.
Continued
On/Off Switch: Engages/disengages the pump, heater and cooling valve.
Up & Down Arrows: Depress briefly to display the setpoint temperature. Depress
and hold Up Arrow to increase the setpoint. Depress and hold Down Arrow to
decrease the setpoint. If pressed momentarily the setpoint value will change by one
degree. If held down longer the setpoint will change slowly at first and then faster.
The setpoint control range is 32° to 250°F (0° - 121°C).
Power On: Illuminates when power is applied to the unit.
Pump: Illuminates when the unit’s On / Off rocker switch is turned “on” and the
motor pump is operating. The Pump light will not illuminate if a safety fault condition
exists.
Heat: Illuminates when the heater is on to increase process water temperature.
Cool: Illuminates when the cooling valve is open. Opening the valve will discharge
process water to the drain. Opening the valve also allows cooling water flow from
the water supply source to enter the circulating system and mix with the heated
process water to reduce process temperature.