Ase Ds-9c User manual

LIMITED WARRANTY

The DS-9C 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 above 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 behalf 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 be

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

customer shall be responsible 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 be returned, freight

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

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

exclusive remedy available 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 above 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

Visit us on the Internet at: www.goase.com

Intertek

Need Indoor Monitoring & Control?

Take a Look at the A E CDP-2

Simple Installation & Operation at a Competitive Price

Approved CS-xxx Interface Cable and EX-50 Sensor Extension Kits Are

Also Available

Visit www.goase.com for more information

CAUTION: Read all instructions carefully before installation.

ave this Installation Manual for future reference.

DS-9C

RAIN/SNOW SENSOR CONTROLLER

IN TALLATION MANUAL

INDICATOR

POWER

OFF

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 0.35 A 50/60 H

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

ENCLOSURE TYPE 3R

RAIN/SNOW SENSOR CONTROLLER

WARNING: THIS UNIT MAY BE SUPPLIED BY MORE THAN ONE BREAKER

CONTROL

INPUT

USC

Intertek

3175102

CONTROL SWITCH

STANDBY/RESET

MANUAL ON

AUTOMATIC

ACTIVATED

ENGINEERING

DANGER

DS−9C

AUTOMATED

SYSTEMS

Manufactured By

AUTOMATED

SYSTEMS

ENGINEERING

2519 East aint Vrain t Colorado prings, Colorado 80909

Selecting a Mounting Location for the DS-9C

The small corded device with the interleaved grid is the remote precipitation or "moisture" sensor. The

brass cylinder protruding from the bottom of the DS-9C enclosure is the temperature sensor. For reliable

rain and snow detection the moisture sensor must be exposed to a clear view of the sky. Reference Page 3

"Moisture Sensor Mounting & Termination" for guidance in mounting the DS-9C moisture sensor. For

proper temperature detection the DS-9C enclosure must be mounted outdoors, away from furnace vents,

dryer vents, and other sources of heat. When powered, the DS-9C moisture grid will always remain hot.

This is normal. This allows the sensor to continuously melt/evaporate rain and snow from the grid.

The DS-9C enclosure can be mounted by screwing the base conduit hub onto an appropriate size free-

standing conduit or by 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 box be mounted below the DS-9C for termination of the power and load pigtails to

the building wiring.

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

LOAD1 LOAD2 INPUT POWER

SWITCH JACK

CONTROL/MONITOR JACK

GRID 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-9C provides external control/monitor capability. Cable

rated 300V up to 18 AWG can be 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 “Standby/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 be used to externally monitor activation of the sensor. This terminal block 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-9C to indicate operational status. If this lamp is

OFF the DS-9C is not receiving power. If this lamp is steady ON the DS-9C is powered but not triggered.

If this lamp is FLA HING the DS-9C is powered on and triggered, the main relays are closed, and attached

equipment should be activated. Note that, even though snow or rain may have stopped, the DS-9C

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

Fine Adjustment for Efficient Operation

The DS-9C 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 be adjusted higher. Constant triggers from snow falling from trees or overhangs

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

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

more reliable operation. However, to keep reliability high, always make adjustments in small increments.

Moisture Grid Maintenance & Replacement

It is recommended that the DS-9C be powered down and the moisture grid wiped clean with clear water at

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

BriteTM or equivalent.) However, after a number of years, the corrosive elements left behind when water is

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

replaced by ordering and installing a new MG-6 “Moisture Grid Assembly”. Reference the “Moisture

ensor Mounting & Termination” section for information on replacing the moisture grid.

Preseason Snow Detection Testing

It is always a good idea to test the operation of the DS-9C prior to the winter season. Procure some clean

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

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

allow it to dry. Apply power to the DS-9C, drip some of the water onto the moisture grid, then spray the

temperature sensor protruding from the base 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-9C will activate.

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

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

into “Standby/Reset”, and then back 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-9C or any

controlled equipment.

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

9C.

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 Standby/Reset

GUTTER

SENSOR

DRIP EDGE

NEUTRAL BUS BAR

BROWN

BLUE

LOAD CENTER RED

YELLOW

PUMP

BOILER

LOW VOLTAGE

POWER SUPPLY

DS−9C

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

NEUTRAL BUS BAR

BROWN

BLUE

LOAD CENTER

POWER SUPPLY

DS−9C

277VAC LOAD

YELLOW

RED

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

These are just some of the possible wiring schemes that can be used to connect the DS-9C to your load for

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

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

DO NOT U E THE D -9C ENCLO URE A A JUNCTION BOX

Ne Pas Employer Une D -9C As Une Boîte De Jonction

Moisture Sensor Mounting & Termination

UThe D -9C enclosure and moisture sensor must be

mounted outdoors.U The remote DS-9C moisture sensor may

be mounted in a number of ways depending on the application.

The unit operates at low voltage and can withstand immersion

in water. For roof and gutter deicing applications the sensor

head may be mounted in the gutter against the fascia board

with a 1” “C”-style conduit clamp. Allow part of the sensor grid

to be exposed to snowfall. This allows the sensor to initially

trigger when snow starts falling and remain triggered as long as

the roof/gutter heater continues to drip melted snow buildup

from the roof edge when temperatures are below freezing.

Detection can also be achieved by installing the sensor head

near the top of the

downspout using a

1” conduit hanger

and mounting plate. As water is melted in the gutter it will run

down the downspout, hitting and retriggering the sensor.

Ten feet of cable is pre-terminated to the sensor head. This

cable may be shortened on the controller end as required. Do

not add additional cable to the interface. Erratic operation

may result. If the cable must be lengthened only use the EX-

50 extension kit. Strip the outer insulation and shield from the

cable and terminate each conductor following the color code

printed on the circuit board. The bare drain wire should be

installed into the terminal marked “S” for Shield. Two cable ties

are also included. Wrap these ties securely around the cable in

the enclosure to provide additional strain relief between the flexible enclosure gland and the free end of the

cable.

Setting the Configuration Switches and Adjustments

The following paragraphs and table outline the operating modes for the DS-9C and

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

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

temperature (AT) is below this setting precipitation is assumed to be snow. When

above this setting, precipitation is assumed to be rain.

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

9C. The timer allows the DS-9C to continue to operate and dry the heated surface through evaporation

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

moisture left behind refreezing into ice. This timer is restarted by each

sensor trigger. Therefore, the DS-9C 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 be adjusted from 30-90 minutes (LD Off) or 2-6

hours (LD On) using the DELAY OFF control.

DOWNSPOUT

SENSOR

MOUNTING

PLATE

1" CONDUIT

CLAMP

The Low Temperature Cutoff (LTC) option is typically used on snow melting systems with limited output

capacity where melting cannot be maintained at very low temperature. If selected, the snow sensor will

clear a trigger below 5°F (-15°C) even if snow is still falling. It will resume

normal operation above 9°F (-13°C). However, the sensor will remember if it

was triggered before the drop below 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 above 9°F in order to melt any snow left behind 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-9C precipitation sensor is very sensitive and can detect a single snow flake or rain drop. However,

if the DS-9C is mounted in an area susceptible to high winds, overhanging trees, or blowing ground snow,

nuisance triggering may occur. While proper placement is the best remedy, the SENSITIVITY control can

also be 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 be

detected for a longer period to be considered valid. The lowest sensitivity

setting (toward LESS) requires 120 seconds of detection before the unit

triggers. If a trace amount of snow blows onto the grid from a drift or

overhang it will likely be melted and evaporated in less than a minute.

Similarly, a very light snowfall may also clear quickly from the grid. If these

conditions should be ignored by the sensor the SENSITIVITY control can be 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

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 relay, activating the

controlled equipment. The STANDBY/RESET position prohibits triggering of the unit, clears any active

delay timer, and opens the load relay. 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-9C back into “Manual On” mode by switching to

AUTOMATIC, then back 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 be used to clear a frost, hail, or

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

“Standby/Reset” can still be 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 and Red load leads connect to main relays 1 & 2 respectively. Both relays in the DS-9C

activate together at all times. These relays act as normally open switches and are fully isolated from each

other. Switching capacity of the DS-9C 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-9C from one voltage while

controlling loads of a different voltage or supplied by different circuits without adding external relays or

contactors. The following diagrams show some possible wiring schemes for connecting the DS-9C to your

load. 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

BROWN

BLUE

LOAD CENTER

RED

YELLOW

240VAC LOAD

DS−9C

POWER SUPPLY

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