AP TC5-1V6SA User manual

TC5-1V6SA
Environment Control
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS .............................................................. 3
FEATURES..................................................................... 4
LOCATION OF THE CONTROLS................................... 6
ControllerStatusLeds................................................... 7
InternalSwitches ........................................................... 7
INSTALLATION .............................................................. 8
MountingInstructions ..................................................... 8
Connections.................................................................. 8
MotorTypes.................................................................. 9
Heating/CoolingOption................................................. 10
TemperatureProbes .....................................................10
CHANGING THE PARAMETER SETTINGS .................. 13
UsingtheDisplay .......................................................... 13
LockingtheParametersSettings ..................................14
TEMPERATURE SETTINGS .......................................... 15
TemperatureUnits.........................................................15
ViewingTemperatures ..................................................15
TemperatureSetPoint ..................................................18
TemperatureCurve .......................................................19
VENTILATION SETTINGS.............................................. 23
CoolingOperation......................................................... 23
MinimumVentilationCycle ............................................26
HumidityCompensation ................................................28
MinimumSpeedCurve.................................................. 30
DifferentialSettings....................................................... 36
Mist Cooling..................................................................38
HEATER SETTINGS....................................................... 41
ALARM SETTINGS......................................................... 46
TEST MODE.................................................................... 47
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE........................................ 48
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS..................................... 52
FACTORY SETTINGS .................................................... 53
GLOSSARY..................................................................... 54
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We strongly recommend installing supplementary natural
ventilation as well as a back-up thermostat on at least one
cooling stage (refer to the wiring diagram enclosed with this
user's manual to connect the thermostat).
Althoughfuses atthe inputand outputsof thecontroller protect
its circuits in case of an overload or overvoltage, we
recommend installing an additional protection device on the
controller's supply circuit.
The room temperature where the controller is located MUST
ALWAYS REMAIN BETWEEN 32°F AND 104°F (0°C TO 40°C).
To avoid exposing the controller to harmful gases or exces-
sive humidity, it is preferable to install it in a corridor.
DO NOT SPRAYWATER ON THE CONTROLLER
PRECAUTIONS
FORCUSTOMERUSE
Enter the serial number located on
the side of the controller below for
future reference.
Model number:
Serial number: TC5-1V6SA

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The TC5-1V6SA is an electronic device used for environmental control in
livestock buildings. It allows the user to maintain a specified target tem-
perature by controlling the operation of ventilation and heating equipment.
Onestageofvariable speed fans canbeconnectedto the controller,aswell
as four stages of constant-speed fans and two stages of either constant-
speedfansorheatingunits.Inaddition, oneof theconstant-speedfanstages
can be configured as a mist cooling stage.
Themainfeaturesof the TC5-1V6SAareas follows:
THREE-DIGITDISPLAY
A three-digit display provides a high level of accuracy, allowing the user to
specify a temperature to within one tenth of a degree (in Fahrenheit or Cel-
sius units).
PILOT LIGHTS
Pilot lights indicating the state of outputs allow the user to monitor the
operation of the system without having to enter the building.
MINIMUMVENTILATION CYCLE
Whenventilationisnot requiredforcooling,the first stagefanscan be oper-
atedeithercontinuouslyor intermittently to reducethelevelof humidity and
supply oxygen to the room.
TEMPERATUREAND MINIMUMVENTILATION SPEEDCURVES
Thecontrollercanbeset to automaticallychangethetemperatureset point
andtheminimum ventilationspeedover agivenperiod oftimeinaccordance
withtheuser'srequirementsby specifying a temperature curveandamini-
mum ventilation speed curve with up to six different points each.
CHOICE OF TEN MOTOR CURVES
Thevariationinmotorspeed resulting from achangeinvoltagewill depend
onthemakeand capacity of themotor. Inorderto achieve a high degreeof
compatibilitybetweencontrollerandmotor, theusercan choosefromamong
tendifferentmotorcurves, thus ensuringthatthecorrect voltage issupplied.
ZONEDORCASCADING HEATERS
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HIGH/LOW TEMPERATUREALARM OUTPUT
HUMIDITYCOMPENSATION
Thestage1minimumspeed can be adjustedautomaticallyasafunction of
relative humidity. As humidity increases, the minimum speed of stage 1
fans increases proportionally to compensate for the change.
FULL-SPEED FAN START-UP
In order to overcome the inertia of the ventilation system components and
de-ice the fan blades in cold weather conditions, the controller supplies
maximumvoltagetothevariable speed fansduringthe2seconds immedi-
ately following each start-up.
FOURINDEPENDENT TEMPERATURE PROBE INPUTS
Uptofour temperature probescanbe connected tothecontroller in orderto
obtain a more accurate reading of the average ambient temperature and a
faster reaction time.
OVERLOADAND OVERVOLTAGEPROTECTION
Fuses are installed at the input and outputs of the controller to protect its
circuitryinthecaseof an overload orovervoltage.
COMPUTERCONTROL
The controller can be connected to a computer, thus making it possible to
centralizethemanagementofinformation and diversify controlstrategies.
CONTROL OF AIR INLET MOVEMENT
IftheTC5-1V6SA is usedincombinationwith a PF-5Bcontroller,themove-
mentoftheair inletscanbecoordinated with theoperationof the fansusing
a potentiometer located on the panel drive. This allows the air inlets to be
adjusted correctly, without the influence of uncontrollable factors such as
windorairfromadjoining rooms.
TEST MODE
Atestmodeallows you to simulatetemperaturechangesand verify control-
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LOCATIONOFTHECONTROLS
SETTINGS
FUNCTIONS
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LED MEANING
STAGES 1-2 FLASHES WHEN STAGE 1 FANS ARE ON AND STAYS ON WHEN
STAGE 2 FANS ARE ON.
STAGES 3-4 FLASHES WHEN STAGE 3 FANS ARE ON AND STAYS ON WHEN
STAGE 4 FANS ARE ON.
STAGE 5TURNS ON WHEN STAGE 5 FANS ARE ON.
STAGE 6 /
HEATER 2 TURNS ON WHEN STAGE 6 FANS OR HEATING UNITS ARE ON.
STAGE 7 /
HEATER 1 TURNS ON WHEN STAGE 7 FANS OR HEATING UNITS ARE ON.
To /MIN.SPEED
CURVE
FLASHES WHEN THE TEMPERATURE CURVE IS ACTIVATED.
TURNS ON WHEN THE MINIMUM VENTILATION SPEED CURVE IS
ALSO ON.
DEF. PROBE/
ALARM TURNS ON WHEN AN ALARM IS DETECTED. BLINKS WHEN A
DEFECTIVE PROBE IS DETECTED.
COMPENSATION TURNS ON WHEN THE COMPENSATION ON STAGE 1 MINIMUM
VENTILATION SPEED IS IN EFFECT OR WHEN THE COMPENSATION
ON THE MIST STAGE IS IN EFFECT.
CONTROLLER STATUS LEDS
#OFF ON
1UNLOCKED
PARAMETERS LOCKED PARAMETERS
2FAHRENHEIT DEGREES CELSIUS DEGREES
3PROBE 2 DISABLED PROBE 2 ENABLED
4PROBE 3 DISABLED PROBE 3 ENABLED
5PROBE 4 DISABLED PROBE 4 ENABLED
6NO HEATING HEATING
71 HEATER 2 HEATERS
8CASCADING HEATERS ZONED HEATERS
9MIST OFF MIST ON
10 RESERVED
11 RESERVED
12 RESERVED
INTERNAL SWITCHES
The internal switches are located on the inside of the front cover. When
thecontrollerisshipped from the factory,alltheswitchesare set to OFF.
ON
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134 6 75 8 9 11
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Toconnectthecontroller,refertothewiringdiagramenclosedwiththisuser's
manual.
nSet the voltage switch to the appropriate voltage.
nUse the electrical knockouts provided at the bottom of the enclosure.
Donotmakeadditionalholes intheenclosure, particularlyontheside
oftheenclosurewhen using acomputercommunicationsmodule.
nIf Stage 6 or 7 is used for heating, it may be necessary to install a
transformerinordertosupplytheappropriatevoltagetotheheatingunit.
ALARMCONNECTION: Therearetwotypesofalarmsonthemarket. One
typeactivateswhencurrentiscutoffatitsinput,whereastheotheractivates
whencurrentissuppliedatitsinput. Foranalarmofthefirsttype,usetheNO
terminalasshownonthewiringdiagram. Foranalarmofthesecondtype,use
theNCterminal.
ALLWIRINGMUSTBEDONEBYANAUTHORIZEDELECTRICIAN
AND MUST COMPLY WITH APPLICABLE CODES, LAWS AND
REGULATIONS.BESUREPOWERISOFFBEFOREDOINGANY
WIRINGTOAVOIDELECTRICALSHOCKSANDEQUIPMENTDAM-
AGE.
INSTALLATION
MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
CONNECTIONS
Openthelatchandliftthecover.Removetheblackcapslocatedoneachof
thefourmountingholes. Mounttheenclosureonthewallusingfourscrews.
Besuretheelectricalknockoutsare at the bottom oftheenclosureinorder
topreventwaterfromenteringthecontroller.Insertthescrewsinthemounting
holesandtighten. Fastenthefourblackcapsprovidedwiththecontrolleronto
the four mounting holes. The enclosure must be mounted in a location that
will allow the cover to be completely opened right up against the wall.
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WARNING

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TC5-1V6SA
The relationship between the voltage supplied to a motor and its operating
speed is described by a motor curve. This curve varies with the make and
capacityofthemotor. Thevariousmotorsavailableintheindustryhavebeen
dividedintotencategoriesandthe controller has been programmedwitha
different motor curve for each of these categories. To ensure that the
controller supplies the correct voltages, an appropriate curve must be
selected for Stage 1 according to the type of fan motors used.
Selecting a Motor Type for Stage 1
Refertothelistofmotorsenclosedwiththisuser'smanualtodeterminewhich
type number (1 to 10) is appropriate for the motors used.
nSet the selection knob to
STAGE 1 — BANDWIDTH. The
Stage 1 bandwidth is displayed
andflashes.
nPress the push-button. The cur-
rently selected motor type is
displayed, alternating with the
letters "tYP".
nUsetheadjustmentknobtoadjustthemotortypetothedesiredvalue.
nReturn to the Stage1bandwidthdisplay by pressingthepush-button
onceagain.
MOTOR TYPES
STAGE 1
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Connecting the Probes
The controller is supplied with one temperature probe connected to input
#1. Uptothreeadditionalprobescanbeconnectedtothecontrollerinorder
to obtain a more accurate reading of the average room temperature and a
fasterreactiontime.
nUseinputs#2,3 and 4 toconnectadditionalprobes,as shown on the
wiringdiagramenclosed.
CAUTION:Probesoperateatlowvoltageandareisolatedfromthesupply.
Besurethat probecablesremain isolatedfromallhigh voltagesources. In
particular,donotroutetheprobecablesthroughthesameelectricalknockout
asothercables. Donotconnecttheshieldfromtheprobecabletoaterminal
ora ground.
Stages 6 and 7 can operate as heating or cooling stages.
ðSet switches # 6 and # 7 to OFF to
use both stages for cooling.
ðSet switch # 6 to ON and switch # 7
to OFF touseStage 7 forheatingand
Stage 6 for cooling.
ðSet switches # 6 and # 7 to ON to
use both stages for heating.
Note that if only one stage is used for heating, it must be Stage 7.
TEMPERATURE PROBES
HEATING / COOLING OPTION
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Switchesareusedtoactivateordeactivatetheadditionalprobesconnected
to the controller.
nActivateeachadditionalprobeby setting
the appropriate switch toON:
• Switch # 3 activates the probe connected to input # 2.
• Switch # 4 activates the probe connected to input # 3.
• Switch # 5 activates the probe connected to input # 4.
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Extending the Probes
Eachprobecanbeextendedupto500feet(150meters). Toextendaprobe:
nUseashieldedcableofoutsidediameterbetween0.245and0.260in
(6.22 and 6.60 mm) (the cable dimensions should not be under 18
AWG) to ensure the cable entry is liquid tight. Do not ground the
shielding.
nIt is preferable to solder the cable joint to ensure a proper contact
between the two cables.
CAUTION: Donotrun probecablesnextto otherpowercables. When
crossing over other cables, cross at 90°.
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Defective Probes
Ifadefectiveprobeisdetected,theDefectiveProbePilotLightturnson.The
room temperature shown on the display is then the average temperature
measured by the probes in working condition. The controller will operate
accordingtothistemperature.
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Toidentifythedefectiveprobe:
nSet the selection knob to ROOM
TEMPERATURE.The roomtem-
peratureisdisplayed.
nPress the push-button. If the
probe connected to input # 1 and
supplied with the controller is not
defective,the letters"PR1"aredis-
played,alternatingwiththe on/off
state of the probe and the tem-
peraturemeasuredbytheprobe.
If the probe is defective, the let-
ters"PR1"aredisplayed,alternat-
ingwiththe stateofthe probeand
the letter "P".
For each additional probe connected to the controller:
nPress the push-button once again. If the probe is not defective, the
letters "PR#"(where#is the numberofthe input towhichtheprobe is
connected)aredisplayed, alternating withtheon/off stateoftheprobe
andthetemperature measured bytheprobe. If theprobeisdefective,
theletters"PR#" aredisplayed,alternatingwiththeon/off state of the
probe and the letter "P".
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Flashing Values: The dis-
playwillflashin certain cases
and not in others. The flash-
ing indicates that the value
shown can be adjusted. A
valuethatisnotflashing can-
not be adjusted.
CHANGING THE PARAMETER SETTINGS
USING THE DISPLAY
RelativeandAbsoluteValues: Someparameteradjustmentsaredisplayed
bothasarelativevalueandanabsolutetemperature. Thisappliestoallheating
andcoolingdifferentials,themist differential and the mistandheateroffset.
The parameter is first displayed as a relative value. The corresponding
absolute temperature is displayed after six seconds if no action is taken by
the user. The absolute value is the temperature at which the stage turns on
(except in the case of the heater and mist offsets where the value displayed
isthetemperatureatwhichthestageturnsoff). Iftheuserturnstheadjustment
knob, the relative value reappears. For example, when the user turns the
selection knob to a differential position, i.e. DIFF. 2-7, the sequence is as
follows:
(i) Thecurrentdifferentialforstage2flashes onthedisplay,alternatingwith
"St 2".
(ii) If, after about 6 seconds, no action is taken by the user, the absolute
temperature value is displayed, alternating with "St 2". In this case, the
absolute value is: Set Point + Bandwidth + Differential 2.
78.0
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The parameter settings can be locked to prevent accidentally modifying
them. Whenthesettingsare locked, only thetemperaturesetpoint and the
Stage 1 minimum ventilation speed can be modified (as long as the tem-
perature curve and the minimum ventilation speed curve are deactived re-
spectively).
To lock the parameter settings:
nSet internal switch # 1 to ON.
To unlock the parameter settings:
nSet internal switch # 1 to OFF.
LOCKING THE PARAMETER SETTINGS
(iii) Whentheuserturnsthe adjustment knob tomakeanadjustmentto the
stage2differential,therelativevaluereappearsonthe display.
Inthecaseofthemistandheatingunits,thestartingtemperatureisdisplayed
with the letters "STr" when adjusting the differential and the stopping
temperature is displayed with the letters "STP" when adjusting the offset.
78.0 St 2
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Temperatures can be displayed in either Celsius or
Fahrenheitunits
nSet internal switch # 2 to the desired position:
• ON to display temperatures in Celsius units.
• OFF to display temperatures inFahrenheit units.
TEMPERATURESETTINGS
To display the desired temperature,
set the selection knob to ROOM
TEMPERATURE. The readout can
displayvaluesfrom-40.0oFto120.0oF
(-40.0oCto48.9oC).
1
Viewing Room Temperature
Theroomtemperatureistheaveragevalueofalltemperaturesmeasuredby
activatedprobesinproperoperatingcondition.
nSettheselectionknobto ROOM TEMPERATURE / PROBE To. The
room temperature is displayed.
2
Viewing Probe Temperatures
Thecontrollercandisplayprobetemperaturesindividually. Probescanalso
beturnedonoroff tocontrolthetemperatureindifferentpartsofthebuilding.
TEMPERATURE UNITS
VIEWING TEMPERATURES
ON
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nSet selection knob toROOM TEMPERATURE / PROBE TEMP. The
averageroomtemperature is displayed.
nPressthepush-button. Thetemperaturereading from probe 1 isdis-
played, alternating with the letters "Pr 1" and the on/off state of probe
1.
nFor each additional probe, press the push-button. The temperature
reading from probe x is displayed, alternating with the letters "Pr x"
and the on/off state of the probe, etc.
Note: Thedisplayreturnstothe average roomtemperatureafterone
minute.
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Viewing Minimum / Maximum Temperatures
Theminimumandmaximum temperatures are thelowestandhighest tem-
perature values recorded since the last reset. Maximum and minimum
temperaturesvaluesarerecordedfor theaverageroom temperatureaswell
asforindividual probe temperatures.
nSet the selection knob to ROOM TEMPERATURE / PROBE TEMP.
The room temperature is displayed.
nTurn the adjustment knob clockwise by one notch. The minimum
temperature is displayed, alternating with the letters "Lo".
nTurntheadjustment knob clockwiseonenotch further. The maximum
temperature is displayed, alternating with the letters "Hi".
nTurntheadjustment knobclockwisea thirdnotch. Theroom tempera-
ture is displayed again.
nFor each individual probe, press the push-button. The temperature
reading from probe x is displayed, alternating with the letters "Pr x"
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nTurn the adjustment knob clockwise by one notch. The minimum
temperature is displayed, alternating with the letters "Lo".
nTurntheadjustment knob clockwiseonenotch further. Themaximum
temperature is displayed, alternating with the letters "Hi".
nTurn the adjustment knob clockwise a third notch. The probe tem-
perature is displayed again.
nPress the push-button to access the other probes, etc.
NOTE:Ifyoulet the displayflashfor more than10seconds,the controller
resetstheminimumandmaximumtemperatures currently in memory (the
display stops flashing to indicate that the reset has been done).

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TEMPERATURE SET POINT
The temperature set point is the tar-
getroomtemperature. Itcan be ad-
justed between -40.0°F and 99.9°F
(-40.0°Cand37.7°C).
Adjusting Temperature Set Point
nSettheselectionknobtoSETPOINT/CURVE.Thecurrentsetpoint
flashes on the display.
nUsetheadjustmentknobtoadjustthesetpointtothedesiredvalue.
NOTE: Thetemperaturesetpointcanbeadjustedonlyifthetemperature
curveisdeactivated(seefollowingsection).
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Theusercandefineatemperaturecurvetoadjustthesetpointautomatically
overagiventimeperiod.
Acurveisdefinedusingsixpoints. Eachpointspecifiesadaynumberand
aset pointfor thatday. Once thepoints ofthe curveare defined,the curve
mustbeactivated. Thecontrollerwillchangethetemperaturesetpointevery
hourinalinearfashionbetweenconsecutivepointsofthecurve. Whenthe
last point of the curve is reached, the temperature set point for that day is
maintaineduntilthe curve isreactivated.
NOTES :
i)Allsixpointsofthecurvemustbespecified. Ifsixpointsarenotneeded,
repeatthelasttemperaturevalue for each unnecessarypoint.
ii) Certain restrictions apply to reduce the risk of errors:
− The highest possible day number is 99.
−Decreasing day numbers are not allowed.
−Increasingtemperaturesarenotallowed.
−Thetemperaturevariationcannotexceed 3°F(1.6°C)perday.
TEMPERATURE CURVE
Temperature
Days
To1
To2
To3
To4
To5
To6
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Specifying the Curve
nSet the selection knob to SET
POINT/ToCURVE.Thecurrent
temperature set point flashes
on the display.
nPressthepush-button. ThewordOFFisdisplayedindicatingthatthe
termperaturecurveisdeactivated. Ifthisisnotthecase,seebelowto
deactivatethecurve.
Repeat the following steps for each of the six points:
nPress the push-button once again. The day number is displayed,
alternating with the word "day".
nUsingtheadjustment knob, settheday number tothedesired value.
nPressthepush-buttononceagain. Thecurrenttemperaturesetpoint
is displayed, alternating with the word "set".
nUsing the adjustment knob, adjust the set point to the desired value.
Oncethesixpointsof the curve havebeenspecified,activate the curve as
explainedbelow.
NOTE: Makesurethetemperature curve isdeactivatedbefore specifying
newpoints(seebelow).
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