Ase Ds-5c User manual

LIMITED WARRANTY

The DS-5C is warranted against defects in workmanship and materials for two years from date of sale.

This warranty does not apply to damage resulting from accident, misuse, or alteration nor where connected

voltage is more than 5% a ove the configured operating voltage, nor to equipment improperly installed or

wired or maintained in violation of this Owner’s Manual. No other written or oral warranty applies. No

employee, agent, dealer or other person is authorized to give any warranties on ehalf of ASE.

Units returned for warranty repair cannot be modified from shipped condition and leads must

protrude a minimum of 6 inches from the base conduit hub. Repair costs of a modified unit will e

quoted as the unit must e returned to the original, unmodified condition prior to return shipping. The

customer shall e responsi le for all costs incurred in the removal and/or reinstallation and shipping of the

product for repairs. Within the limitations of this warranty, inoperative units should e returned, freight

prepaid, to ASE, and we will repair or replace, at our option, at no charge to you with return freight paid y

ASE to destinations within the U.S. and Canada. It is agreed that such repair or replacement is the

exclusive remedy availa le from ASE and that ASE IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY

KIND, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE. Some states do not allow the

exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the a ove exclusion may not apply to

you. The warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state

to state.

Input: 100-277 VAC +/- 5%, 47-63 Hz

Control: 2 x 277 VAC @ 30A

Operating Temp: -40°C to +85°C

AUTOMATED SYSTEMS ENGINEERING, INC.

2519 E SAINT VRAIN ST

COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO 80909

PHONE: 719-599-7477 FAX: 719-599-7482

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CAUTION: Read all instructions carefully before installation.

ave this Installation Manual for future reference.

DS-5C

RAIN/SNOW SENSOR CONTROLLER

IN TALLATION MANUAL

2 x 30 A 277V AC, 20 A 28V DC

AVERTISSEMENT: IL PEUT Y AVOIR UN CIRCUIT SECONDAIRE SOUS TENSION

CERTIFIED TO CAN/CSA STD C22.2 NO. 14

CONFORMS TO UL STD 508

100−277V AC 0.15 A 50/60 z

ENCLOSURE TYPE 3R

RAIN/SNOW SENSOR CONTROLLER

WARNING: T IS UNIT MAY BE SUPPLIED BY MORE T AN ONE BREAKER

CONTROL

INPUT

USC

Intertek

3175102

CONTROL SWITC

STANDBY/RESET

MANUAL ON

AUTOMATIC

ACTIVATED

ENGINEERING

DANGER

DS−5C

AUTOMATED

SYSTEMS

INDICATOR

POWER

OFF

Manufactured By

AUTOMATED

SYSTEMS

ENGINEERING

2519 East aint Vrain t Colorado prings, Colorado 80909

Selecting a Mounting Location for the DS-5C

The interleaved grid on the top of the DS-5C is the precipitation or “moisture" sensor. The rass cylinder

protruding from the ottom of the enclosure is the temperature sensor. For relia le rain and snow detection

the unit must e mounted in a location that exposes the moisture sensor to a clear view of the sky. The unit

should not e mounted directly under eaves or overhangs. It should not e mounted so close to the ground

that it may ecome uried in snow. For proper temperature detection the DS-5C must e mounted

outdoors, away from furnace vents, dryer vents, and other sources of heat. Note that, when powered, the

DS-5C moisture grid will always remain hot. This is normal. This allows the sensor to continuously melt

snow and evaporate oth rain and snow from the grid.

The DS-5C can e mounted y screwing the ase conduit hu onto an appropriate size free-standing

conduit or y using the mounting holes in each corner of the enclosure.

DO NOT DRILL HOLE THROUGH THE ENCLO URE FOR MOUNTING!

Ne Font Pas Les Trous De Foret Par La Boîte Pour Le upport!

This can allow water into the enclosure causing a potential shock hazard. It is recommended that a

weatherproof junction ox e mounted elow the DS-5C for termination of the power and load pigtails to

the uilding wiring.

Use Care When Replacing the Front Cover. Do Not Pinch the Gasket or Overtighten the crews.

LOAD1 LOAD2 INPUT POWER

GRID JACK SWITCH JACK

CONTROL/MONITOR JACK

SENSITIVITY ADJUST

DELAY OFF ADJUST

TEMPERATURE ADJUST

CONFIGURATION SWITCH

ALWAYS FOLLOW LOCAL AND NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODES

Toujours Suivre Les Codes Électriques Locaux Et Nationaux

External Control/Monitor Operation

The DS-5C provides external control/monitor capa ility. Ca le

rated 300V up to 18 AWG can e connected to TB2 to access this

feature. Connecting Black (4) to White (1) will activate the

“Manual On” function. Connecting Green (5) to White (1) will

activate the “Stand y/Reset” function. See the “Manual Override

Switch Function” for a description of these modes. The

Red/Orange (2/3) leads are connected to an internal low power

monitor relay. This relay, rated at 24 VAC/VDC @ 400 mA, 10W maximum, will close with the load relays

and can e used to externally monitor activation of the sensor. This terminal lock is also the connection

point for connecting a CDP-2. Use only tinned, stranded, shielded cable for a reliable connection.

Power & Activation Indicator

A green lamp shines through a lens on the cover of the DS-5C to indicate operational status. If this lamp is

OFF the DS-5C is not receiving power. If this lamp is steady ON the DS-5C is powered ut not triggered.

If this lamp is FLA HING the DS-5C is powered on and triggered, the main relays are closed, and attached

equipment should e activated. Note that, even though snow or rain may have stopped, the DS-5C

indicator will continue to flash during the Delay-Off drying cycle.

Moisture Grid Maintenance & Replacement

It is recommended that the DS-5C e powered down and the grid wiped clean with clear water at least

once every 4 months. Heavy deposits may e removed using a non-metallic scouring pad (Scotch-BriteTM

or equivalent.) However, after a num er of years, the corrosive elements left ehind when water is

evaporated out of the moisture grid will eventually damage the grid rings. The moisture grid can e easily

replaced y ordering and installing an MG-5 “Moisture Grid Assem ly” and following the procedure elow:

THI PROCEDURE HOULD ONLY BE PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED PER ONNEL!

CE PROCÉDÉ DEVRAIT EULEMENT ÊTRE EXÉCUTÉ PAR LE PER ONNEL QUALIFIÉ!

Open all power and load reakers connected to the DS-5C. Open the front cover and remove the ca le

connector from the Grid Jack. While holding the reducing ushing, unscrew and remove the old moisture

grid. Pass the new moisture grid connector through the top hole and screw the assem ly into the reducing

ushing. Tighten the grid hand tight plus ¼ turn. Connect the new ca le to the Grid Jack. Confirm that the

four connector pins are properly aligned with the jack. Close the front cover, confirming that the front cover

gasket is properly sealed. Reapply power.

Use Care When Replacing the Front Cover. Do Not Pinch the Gasket or Overtighten the crews.

Preseason Snow Detection Testing

It is always a good idea to test the operation of the DS-5C prior to the winter season. Procure some clean

water and, if the outdoor temperature is a ove the trigger point, a can of spray component cooler (Radio

Shack Part #64-4321 or equivalent.) Clean the moisture grid following the procedure outlined a ove and

allow it to dry. Apply power to the DS-5C, drip some of the water onto the moisture grid, then spray the

temperature sensor protruding from the ase of the enclosure with the component cooler. Once the

temperature sensor has reached the trigger point with water still present on the grid the DS-5C will activate.

The user should hear the internal control relays close and see the green lamp link. Proper operation has

een confirmed. Allow the grid to dry completely. To clear the Delay-Off timer place the override switch

into “Stand y/Reset”, and then ack to the “Automatic” position.

General Safety Instructions

1. THI UNIT HOULD BE IN TALLED, OPENED, AND REPAIRED BY QUALIFIED PER ONNEL

ONLY!

CETTE UNITÉ DEVRAIT ÊTRE IN TALLÉE, OUVERTE, ET RÉPARÉE PAR LE PER ONNEL

QUALIFIÉ EULEMENT!

2. To avoid shock hazard do not open the front cover with power connected to the DS-5C or any

controlled equipment.

Pour éviter la décharge électrique déconnectez toute la puissance avant d'ouvrir la couverture du DS-

5C.

Pin Color Function

1 White GND/Common

2 Red Deice On Mon A

3 Orange Deice On Mon B

4 Black Manual On

5 Green Stand y/Reset

NEUTRAL BUS BAR

BROWN

BLUE

LOAD CENTER RED

YELLOW

PUMP

BOILER

LOW VOLTAGE

POWER SUPPLY

DS−5C

120VAC In, 120VAC Circulation Pump, 24VAC Boiler

NEUTRAL BUS BAR

BROWN

BLUE

LOAD CENTER

POWER SUPPLY

DS−5C

277VAC LOAD

YELLOW

RED

277VAC In, Dual 277VAC Load, Heat Cable or imilar (Also Applies to 120VAC)

These are just some of the possi le wiring schemes that can e used to connect the DS-5C to your load for

control. Remem er, these are only suggestions. You should always consult a qualified electrician

or inspector to assure conformance with applicable local and national electrical codes!

Setting the Configuration Switches and Adjustments

The following paragraphs and ta le outline the operating modes for the DS-5C and

explain the functions of the adjustments. Trigger temp (TT) is adjusta le from

34°F-44°F (1°C-6°C) using the TRIG TEMP control. When am ient air

temperature (AT) is elow this setting precipitation is assumed to e snow. When

a ove this setting, precipitation is assumed to e rain.

The DEL configuration switch activates the Delay-Off drying cycle timer on the DS-

5C. The timer allows the DS-5C to continue to operate and dry the heated surface through evaporation

once precipitation has stopped. The drying cycle reduces the chance of

moisture left ehind refreezing into ice. This timer is restarted y each

sensor trigger. Therefore, the DS-5C will continue to operate as long as it is

triggered, then for the Delay-Off period once the trigger clears. All "sensor"

modes (DEL off) provide a 2 minute Delay-Off time. When in "controller"

mode (DEL on) the Long Delay (LD) configuration switch determines the time

span of the drying cycle. The Delay-Off time can e adjusted from 30-90 minutes (LD Off) or 2-6 hours (LD

On) using the DELAY OFF control.

The Low Temperature Cutoff (LTC) option is typically used on snow melting

systems with limited output capacity where melting cannot e maintained at

very low temperature. If selected, the snow sensor will clear a trigger elow

5°F (-15°C) even if snow is still falling. It will resume normal operation

a ove 9°F (-13°C). However, the sensor will remem er if it was triggered

efore the drop elow 5°F or if snow was detected during the cold period. If

so, the sensor will execute one Delay-Off cycle when the temperature rises

a ove 9°F in order to melt any snow left ehind during the cold period. This

is referred to as RECOVER mode. Care should be exercised in using this mode as the potential

exists for ice to be formed on the melting surface.

The DS-5C precipitation sensor is very sensitive and can detect a single

snow flake or rain drop. However, if the DS-5C is mounted in an area

suscepti le to high winds, overhanging trees, or lowing ground snow,

nuisance triggering may occur. While proper placement is the est

remedy, the SENSITIVITY control can also e used to reduce nuisance

triggering. An internal timer checks the precipitation sensor for moisture

and compares cleared time with triggered time. The highest sensitivity setting (toward MORE) triggers on

first detection. As the control is adjusted clockwise precipitation must e detected for a longer period to e

considered valid. The lowest sensitivity setting (toward LESS) requires 120 seconds of detection efore

the unit triggers. If a trace amount of snow lows onto the grid from a drift or overhang it will likely e

melted and evaporated in less than a minute. Similarly, a very light snowfall may also clear quickly from

the grid. If these conditions should e ignored y the sensor the SENSITIVITY control can e adjusted as

required. However, to prevent non-triggering during a true event, it is recommended that the user start at

highest sensitivity (MORE), then adjust while monitoring operation over time.

THE UNIT MU T BE IN TANDBY/RE ET TO CHANGE CONFIGURATION WITCHE

L'Appareil Doit Être En Mode TANDBY/RE ET Pour Modifier Commutateurs De Configuration

Recommended Switch Settings by Function

Function Trigger LD Off LD On LTC DEL RAIN SNOW

Snow sensor w\o LTC TT>AT 2 Min 2 Min OFF OFF OFF ON

Snow sensor w\LTC TT>AT>5°F 2 Min 2 Min ON OFF OFF ON

Snow controller w\o LTC

TT>AT 30-90 Min 2-6 Hr OFF ON OFF ON

Snow controller w\LTC TT>AT>5°F 30-90 Min 2-6 Hr ON ON OFF ON

Precipitation sensor Not Used 2 Min 2 Min X OFF ON ON

Precipitation controller Not Used 30-90 Min 2-6 Hr X ON ON ON

Rain sensor AT>TT 2 Min 2 Min X OFF ON OFF

Rain controller AT>TT 30-90 Min 2-6 Hr X ON ON OFF

LT thermostat w\o LTC TT>AT 2 Min 2 Min OFF X OFF OFF

LT thermostat w\LTC TT>AT>5°F 2 Min 2 Min ON X OFF OFF

X = Do Not Care

Fine Adjustment for Efficient Operation

The DS-5C is shipped with the TRIG TEMP and DELAY OFF adjustments in the center position,

representing 39°F (3.9°C) and 60 minutes of Delay-Off time respectively. It is also set for highest

SENSITIVITY. Depending on local conditions the user may find that fine adjustment of the controls may

provide more satisfactory operation. If the sensor does not trigger during very wet snows the trigger

temperature may need to e adjusted higher. Constant triggers from snow falling from trees or overhangs

may e reduced y adjusting SENSITIVITY. The Delay-Off time can also e adjusted to provide clean

melt-off without excessive running time. Fine adjustment can oth save operating expense and provide

more relia le operation. However, to keep relia ility high, always make adjustments in small increments.

Use Care When Replacing the Front Cover. Do Not Pinch the Gasket or Overtighten the crews.

Manual Override Switch Operation

An override switch mounted on the side is provided for testing and special operational requirements.

Placing the switch in the AUTOMATIC position will allow the sensor to operate normally, activating the

controlled equipment as needed. Placing the switch in MANUAL ON will close the load relays, activating

the controlled equipment. The “STANDBY/RESET” position prohi its triggering of the unit, clears any

active delay timer, and opens the load relays. In order to reduce excessive runtime for the heater the

“Manual On” mode will remain in effect for up to 40 hours, then return to “Automatic” mode, even if

the switch is still in the “Manual On” position. However, any trigger of the system will restart the 40

hour “Manual On” timer. You may put the DS-5C ack into “Manual On” mode y switching to

AUTOMATIC, then ack to MANUAL ON. This will also restart the 40 hour timer.

If the override switch is placed in MANUAL ON for less than 2 seconds, then switched back to

AUTOMATIC the controller will execute one Delay-Off cycle. This can e used to clear a frost, hail, or

drifted snow uildup without the danger of leaving the system in a continuous “Manual On” condition.

“Stand y/Reset” can still e used to clear this Delay-Off cycle.

Typical Load Wiring

The main relays are dry contacts and do not supply power directly to your load

The Yellow load leads and Red load leads connect to main relays 1 & 2 respectively. Both relays in the

DS-5C activate together at all times. These relays act as normally open switches and are fully isolated

from each other. Each relay is intended to switch a separate circuit. Switching capacity of the DS-5C is

30A per circuit, 2 separate circuits. While not as convenient as directly supplying power for the load, dry

contacts allow you to operate the DS-5C from one voltage while controlling loads of a different voltage

without adding an external relay or contactor. For example, the DS-5C can e powered from 120VAC ut

can directly control a 24VAC signal for a oiler system and line voltage for a pump or the DS-5C can

control two separate 277VAC heat ca les. The following diagrams show some possi le wiring schemes for

connecting the DS-5C to your load. Your load may e a direct connection to heat ca le, a heater, a

contactor coil, or a control voltage. For clarity the green safety GROUND leads are not shown.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO INCREA E WITCHING CAPACITY BY WIRING THE RELAY IN PARALLEL

Ne Pas Tenter D'Augmenter La Capacité De Commutation Par Le Câblage Des Relais En Parallèle

DO NOT U E THE D -5C ENCLO URE A A JUNCTION BOX

Ne Pas Employer Une D -5C As Une Boîte De Jonction

BROWN

BLUE

LOAD CENTER

RED

YELLOW

240VAC LOAD

DS−5C

POWER SUPPLY

240VAC In, Dual 240VAC Load, Heat Cable or imilar