Blueprint Controllers BCDCC-1 User manual

Thank you for choosing to grow with Blueprint
Controllers! Your satisfaction and success are
important to us. For best results, carefully read
the following instructions before using your
Blueprint Compact Digital CO2Controller.
Features of your Blueprint Compact Digital
CO2Controller, BCDCC-1
•PreciselycontrolsCO2generating devices
•Remotesensorona16’cableaccuratelymonitorsCO2levels
•Integratedphotocellallowsday,nightor24-hourCO2control
•StoresminimumandmaximumCO2values
•Wallmountable
•3-yearwarranty
Specications
InputVoltage:120V
MaximumAmperage:14.5A@120V
CO2SensorType:NDIR(NondispersiveInfrared)
CO2ControlRange:350-2500ppm
CO2Deadband:50-250ppm
Dimensions:3”x6”x3.5”
Menu Button
LEDIndicator
LEDIndicator
Enter Button
Up Button
Down Button
EquipmentPower
Connection
CO2Sensor
Hanger
LCDScreen
WallMountAccess
Photocell
Installation
1.Connecttheunittoa120Vpowersource.
2.Ifdesired,mounttheunittothewalloralternatesupportusing
the mounting tab.
3.Programdesiredsettings.
4.PositionremotesensorinbestlocationtoaccuratelygaugeCO2
levels for proper unit functioning.
5.Connectthedevicetobecontrolled.
Ensure the device being connected to the
Controller has the proper voltage and will not
   exceedthemaximumamperagerating 
of he unit.
Donotexposetheunittowater.
Factory Settings
• CO2Set-point:1250ppm
• Photocellmode:Day
• CO2Sensor:380ppm
• CO2Deadband:50ppm
• CO2Mode:Increase
Restoring Factory Settings
Factory settings can be reinstated at any time by pressing and
holdingtheMENUandUParrowbuttonsfor3seconds,then
pressingENTER.
LCD Screen
Selecting CO2Settings
CO2Set-point: To set the CO2level that will be maintained by
thecontroller,presstheMENUbuttontodisplaytherstmenu
item.UsetheUPandDOWNarrowbuttonstoscrollthroughand
nd“SetCO2Setpoint”ontheLCDscreen.Tochangethesetting,
presstheENTERbutton.Thecurrentsettingwillbehighlightedto
indicatethesettingcanbechanged.UsetheUPandDOWNarrow
buttonstochangethesetting.PresstheENTERbuttonasecond
time to accept the new setting and store it in memory.
Caution
Warning
PhotocellMode CO2Level
Current Mode
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CO2Deadband: To change the CO2deadband,presstheMENUbut-
tontodisplaytherstmenuitem.UsetheUPandDOWNarrowbuttons
toscrollthroughandnd“SetCO2Deadband”ontheLCDscreen.To
changethesetting,presstheENTERbutton.Thecurrentsettingwill
behighlightedtoindicatethesettingcanbechanged.UsetheUPand
DOWNarrowbuttonstochangethesetting.PresstheENTERbuttona
second time to accept the new setting and store it in memory.
Minimum CO2Level: The unit records the minimum CO2level mea-
suredbythesensor.Toresettheminimumlevel,presstheMENUbutton
todisplaytherstmenuitem.UsetheUPandDOWNarrowbuttonsto
scrollthroughandnd“MinCO2”ontheLCDscreen.Toreset,pressthe
ENTERbuttontwiceafterthevalueisdisplayed.
Maximum CO2Level:TheunitrecordsthemaximumCO2level mea-
suredbythesensor.Toresetthemaximumlevel,presstheMENUbutton
todisplaytherstmenuitem.UsetheUPandDOWNarrowbuttonsto
scrollthroughandnd“MAXCO2”ontheLCDscreen.Toreset,press
theENTERbuttontwiceafterthevalueisdisplayed.
CO2Mode:TheunitwilloperatetoIncreaseorDecreaseCO2levels.In
most indoor growing and greenhouse applications, the unit should be set
to increase CO2levels. To change the CO2Mode,presstheMENUbut-
tontodisplaytherstmenuitem.UsetheUPandDOWNarrowbuttons
toscrollthroughandnd“SetCO2Mode”ontheLCDscreen.Tochange
thesetting,presstheENTERbutton.Thecurrentsettingwillbehighlight-
edtoindicatethesettingcanbechanged.UsetheUPandDOWNarrow
buttonstochangethesetting.PresstheENTERbuttonasecondtimeto
accept the new setting and store it in memory.
Selecting Photocell Settings
TheunitwilloperateduringtheDay,Nightor24-hoursmode.Abuilt-in
photocell on the remote sensor detects the lighting level and automati-
cally activates the CO2output only during the hours the user selects. To
changethePhotocellsettings,presstheMENUbuttontodisplaytherst
menuitem.UsetheUPandDOWNarrowbuttonstoscrollthroughand
nd“PhotocellMode”ontheLCDscreen.Tochangethesetting,press
theENTERbutton.Thecurrentsettingwillbehighlightedtoindicate
thesettingcanbechanged.UsetheUPandDOWNarrowbuttonsto
changethesetting.PresstheENTERbuttonasecondtimetoacceptthe
new setting and store it in memory.
Calibrating the CO2Sensor
The CO2sensor is factory calibrated, but should be calibrated once a
year.Placethesensoroutsideinashadedareaawayfrompeopleand
other sources of CO2.Plugintheunitandallowthesensortooperatefor
10-15minutes.PresstheMENUbuttontodisplaytherstmenuitem.
UsetheUPorDOWNarrowbuttonstoscrollthroughandnd“Calibrate
380PPM”ontheLCDscreen.PressENTERtwicetostartthecalibration
process.Whenthecalibrationprocessiscomplete,theunitwillreturnto
normaloperationafterbrieydisplaying“380CalibrationComplete”on
the LCD screen.
Troubleshooting
The LCD screen is blinking and showing an error message.All
detectederrorswillcausetheunittogointo“safemode.”Itwillshut
downtheconnecteddeviceanddisplayoneofthefollowingerrors:
Sensor Error(problemwithsensor)
Overload(currentdrawexceeds10A)
HoldingtheENTERbuttonfor3secondswillresetanyerrorexcept
forOVERLOADandSENSOR.Forasensorerror,ensurethesen-
sor cable is properly connected to the unit. For an overload error,
disconnecttheunitfromtheelectricalsupplytoresettheerror.Itmay
benecessarytoreducethesizeoftheconnectedequipment(ifitex-
ceedsa10Adraw)topreventtheOVERLOADerrorfromreoccurring.
Seewarrantyprocedureinformationifyouresettheunitandtheerror
code continues to appear.
Why doesn’t the unit function immediately when plugged in?
Whentheunitispluggedin,itwilltakeabout5-10minutesforthe
CO2sensor to warm up. During this time, the display will read
“WARMINGUP.”
How can I tell if the photocell is working correctly?
Thephotocellwilldetectevendimlylitareasasbeing“Daytime.”
Whenthephotocellsensesenoughlight,itwillactivatetheDaytimer
settingsandtheunitwillread“Day”ontheleftsideofthedisplay.
Whenitdoesn’tdetectlight,thedisplaywillread“Night.”
The unit seems to be reading the CO2level incorrectly.
Ensure there is air circulation around the CO2sensor. Do not breathe
near or directly on the CO2sensor. To quickly verify the CO2sensor
is measuring CO2correctly, connect the unit to a power source away
from people or other sources of CO2.After10minutestheCO2read-
ingshouldbebetween375and425ppm.Ifitdoesnot,recalibratethe
CO2sensor.
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Limited 3-Year Warranty Terms
SunleavesGardenProductswarrantsthattheBlueprintCompactDigitalCO2Controller will remain free from
appearanceofdefectsinworkmanshipandmaterialsfor3yearsfromdateoforiginalretailpurchase.This
warrantyissubjecttothefollowinglimitations:(a)manufacturer’sliabilityislimitedtothereplacementorrepair
oftheunit,asdecidedbythemanufacturer;(b)adefectiveunitmustbereturned,prepaid,withproofofpur-
chasetothepointofpurchaseorasinstructedbelow;and(c)thiswarrantydoesnotapplytodefectsresulting
from the alteration, abuse, accidental damage, unauthorized repair or misuse of the unit. This warranty is given
inlieuofallotherwarranties,guaranteesandconditionsonmanufacturer’spart,andthemanufacturershall
have no tortious or other liability in respect to this Blueprint Compact Digital CO2Controller.
Blueprint Compact Digital CO2Controller Warranty Is Void If:
• NOTACCOMPANIEDBYTHEORIGINALPROOFOFPURCHASE.
• BLUEPRINTCOMPACTDIGITALCO2CONTROLLERHASBEENUSEDINANONSTANDARDWAY,INCLUDINGGENERALMISUSEAND 
 OUTDOORUSE.
• BLUEPRINTCOMPACTDIGITALCO2CONTROLLERHASBEENDAMAGEDASARESULTOFACCIDENT,IMPROPERINSTALLATION, 
 ALTERATION,ORFIRE,FLOODOROTHERNATURALDISASTER.
Blueprint 3-Year Limited Warranty
All Blueprint Compact Digital CO2Controllers are protected against manufacturer defect by a limited
3-year manufacturer’s warranty.
Sunleaves Product Warranty Claims
To obtain warranty service in the event that your product fails to operate, return the product to the place of purchase. Often the retailer will be able
to examine the product in closer detail, determine the problem and even fix the product on site.
For technical support and warranty information, call our toll-free number at 888-464-9676
or email: [email protected].
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Bloomington, IN 47404
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