Cumberland Alert Alarm III User manual

Part No. 4801-1201 Rev 1-20 Owners Manual Alert Alarm III
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CUMBERLAND Alert Alarm III
Owners Manual
Cumberland
1004 E. Illinois St.
Assumption, IL 62510

Part No. 4801-1201 Rev. 1-20 Alert Alarm III Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Section Title Page
1. Product Description........................................................................................................................................1
2. Ratings and Specifications..............................................................................................................................1
3. Warnings ........................................................................................................................................................1
4. Using the Alert Alarm III ...............................................................................................................................2
4.1 The Control Panel...................................................................................................................................2
4.2 High Limit Setpoint................................................................................................................................2
4.3 Low Limit Setpoint.................................................................................................................................2
4.4 Alarm Sources Display...........................................................................................................................2
4.5 Power ON/OFF.......................................................................................................................................2
4.6 Test.........................................................................................................................................................2
4.7 Sensors....................................................................................................................................................2
4.8 Power Out...............................................................................................................................................3
4.9 Battery Low............................................................................................................................................3
4.10 Auxiliary Inputs......................................................................................................................................3
4.11 Recommendations...................................................................................................................................3
5. Trouble-Shooting Your Alarm .......................................................................................................................3
5.1 Battery Low............................................................................................................................................3
5.2 Power Out...............................................................................................................................................4
5.3 No Siren at Test......................................................................................................................................4
5.4 Temperature Sensors Out of Calibration ................................................................................................4
5.5 Trouble-Shooting the Auxiliaries...........................................................................................................4
6. Installation......................................................................................................................................................4
6.1 Mount the Box........................................................................................................................................4
6.2 Installing Sensors....................................................................................................................................4
6.3 Attaching the Siren.................................................................................................................................4
6.4 Recommendations...................................................................................................................................5
7. Schematic Diagram.........................................................................................................................................6
8. Alarm Connections to Other Farm Hand Controllers.....................................................................................7
9. Temperature vs. Sensor Resistance Table ......................................................................................................8
10. Warranty...................................................................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.

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1. Product Description
The Cumberland Alert Alarm III is an automatic audible alarm system that can trigger an alarm from
temperature sensors or other sensors connected remotely to the controller including other Farm Hand
controllers. Individual adjustments on the Alert Alarm III provide for setting the high and low alarm
temperatures while a front panel display contains status indicators and test functions.
2. Ratings and Specifications
Power Supply………………………120VAC or 240VAC 50/60 HZ
Temperature Range…………………32oF - 131oF (0oC - 55oC)
Outputs……………………………...1 @ 12VDC and 1 AMP
Inputs……………………………….2 thermistor temperature
2 closed loop circuits
3. Warnings
Warning!
When this controller is used in a life support heating and ventilation system
where failure could result in loss or injury, the user should provide adequate
back-up, or accept the risk of such loss or injury!

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4. Using the Alert Alarm III
4.1 The Control Panel
All functions of the Cumberland Alert Alarm III
are controlled via the front Control Panel. These
functions include: High Limit Setpoint; Low
Limit Setpoint; Alarm Sources Display; Power
ON/OFF; and Test. The following section
discusses each of these functions in detail.
4.2 High Limit Setpoint
The High Limit Setpoint dial is used to control
the high-side temperature at which the alarm will
sound. This setting is valid for both temperature
sensors. For example: The High Limit Setpoint is
set to 90 degrees. If the temperature at either or
both of the sensors becomes 90 degrees or more,
the Alarm will sound.
4.3 Low Limit Setpoint
The Low Limit Setpoint dial is used to control the
low-side temperature at which the alarm will
sound. This setting is valid for both temperature
sensors. For example: The Low Limit Setpoint is
set to 70 degrees. If the temperature at either or
both of the sensors becomes 70 degrees or less, the Alarm will sound.
4.4 Alarm Sources Display
The Alarm Sources Display consists of the single green and six red lights located at the upper left of
the control Panel. These lights are used to inform the operator at a glance of the status of the
machine. Either conditions are normal, as indicated by the top, green light--or they are not normal,
the Alarm is sounding, and one or more red lights are on to indicate which source(s) have caused the
alarm condition.
4.5 Power ON/OFF
The Power ON/Off switch removes all power from the machine. This includes disconnection the
battery from the circuit board and charger, as well as the AC voltage. Note that the battery will not
charge when the Power switch is OFF.
4.6 Test
The test button provides a means of verifying the operational status of the siren. It is recommended
that the operator press the test button for about 10 seconds at least twice a week. In addition to
ensuring that the alarm is working properly, it helps to condition livestock or poultry to the sound of
the siren--this can be important during hot weather.
4.7 Sensors
The Alert Alarm III comes from the factory with two temperature sensors. It is important to note
that these sensors are fabricated using thermistors and are not interchangeable with sensors that are
commonly used on controllers from other manufacturers. These two sensors may be installed in a
variety of ways. It is recommended that the sensor is high enough from the floor so that livestock
or poultry can not peck at it and it is essential that the sensor not be hung in front of heaters, fans or
Whenthiscontrollerisusedinalifesupportheating
andventilationsystemwherefailurecouldresultinloss
orinjury,theusershouldprovideadequatebackup
ventilationoraccepttheriskofsuchlossorinjury.
WARNING
ADVERTENCIA
Cuando este control se utilize en sistemas de ventilacion y
calefaccion para seres vivientes donde una falla pueda
causarunaperdidaodano,elusuariodeberatener sistemas
de ventilacion alternos o aceptar el riesgo de perdida o
danos.
LIMITSETPOINTS
ALARMSOURCES
TM
ALERT ALARM III
AutomaticAudibleAlarmSystem
HIRED-HAND
R
(PROCEDENCIADELAALARMA)
(LIMITES)
POWER TEST
(PRUEBA)
(POTENCIA)
BatteryLow
PowerOut
Sensor1
Sensor2
Auxiliary1
Auxiliary2
Conditions Normal
(CONDICIONNORMAL)
(BATERIABAJA)
(POTENCIAAPAGADA)
(SENSOR 1)
(SENSOR 2)
(AUXILIAR 1)
(AUXILIAR 2)
LOWLIMIT
40
45
50
55 60 65
70
75
80
10 20
525
CF
15
(LIMITEBAJO)
HIGHLIMIT
80
85
90
95 100 105
110
115
120
30
40
45
50
CF
35
(LIMITEALTO)
(PRENDIDO)
(APAGADO)
On
Off
RR

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other devices which would cause false readings. If a sensor is to be run from one building to
another, it is recommended that the connection be made with underground-rated wire buried
between the two structures. This process is to reduce the effects of lightning.
4.8 Power Out
The Power Out alarm indicates that there has been no electricity present on the alarm cordset for at
least one minute. If it is found that there is power at the electrical outlet, the 2 Amp fuse located at
the bottom of the box and nearest the back could be blown.
4.9 Battery Low
The Battery Low alarm source indicates that the battery voltage has dropped below about 11 volts.
If this situation occurs, the operator should set all controls so that the siren will not activate, and that
leave the machine plugged in with the Power ON/OFF switch in the On position for about four
hours. This should recharge the battery. If this doesn’t work the battery is probably bad. In this
case, contact your Cumberland dealer for a replacement. Note that it is common for the Battery Low
indicator to be lit if the alarm has sounded for a long time.
4.10 Auxiliary Inputs
The Alert Alarm III is equipped with two auxiliary inputs. These inputs are a closed loop circuit.
On the circuit board located on the door of the alarm enclosure there is a terminal block. Four of the
positions of this terminal block are labeled aux 1, gnd and sig, aux 2, gnd and sig. If at any time, the
connection between the gnd and sig positions are broken, the alarm will sound. When auxiliary
devices are connected to the Auxiliary inputs, the jumper across the sig and gnd terminals must be
removed.
There are many devices on the market that could be used with these inputs. For instance, water
pressure switches, light meters, and thermostats could all be used. In the future, Cumberland will
offer several options for these inputs. Section 8 shows how the Farm Hand family of controllers may
be connected to the Alert Alarm III auxiliary inputs.
4.11 Recommendations
Once, again, the temperature sensors should be dropped as low in the house as possible while still
being out of reach of the livestock or poultry. And, as discussed earlier, it is recommended that the
operator press the test button for ten to fifteen seconds at least twice a week to verify the operation
of the alarm as well as to condition the livestock or poultry to the sound of the siren.
Many operators want to mount the siren a long distance from the controller. Sometimes, this is
desirable in order to locate the siren closer to their dwelling, sometimes to get it away from their
animals. The siren which is sent with the alarm uses about one ampere of current and with thin wire
this causes a great deal of voltage drop. This voltage drop, in turn, can cause the siren to become
inoperative as it requires 12 volts. Because of this, if the operator wants to mount the siren more
than 50 feet from the controller, he should use a relay with a 12VDC rated coil to switch current to
his siren. When this is done, the operator must provide a separate battery and charger for his siren.
5. Trouble-Shooting Your Alarm
5.1 Battery Low
If the battery in the Alert Alarm III gets down to around 11 volts, the battery low alarm condition
will be active. This is very common if the Alarm has sounded for some time. If this situation exists,
the Alarm should be set so that no alarm condition exists, and the battery allowed to recharge. This
may require the operator to disconnect the siren to allow the battery to build back up. If recharging
doesn’t fix the problem, then the battery must be replaced. Contact your nearest Cumberland dealer
for a replacement.

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5.2 Power Out
The Power Out alarm can occur in two cases. One is when the power has been out for more that one
minute. The other situation could be caused by the 120VAC 2 amp fuse located at the bottom, back
of the box, being blown. If the power out alarm condition is active, and you find that there is power
present at the outlet where the alarm is plugged in, then you should check the fuses. Note that both
fuses are 2 amp.
5.3 No Siren at Test
If the siren fails to sound when the test button is pressed, several scenarios could be present. First,
the battery fuse could be blown. Note that both fuses at the bottom of the box are 2 amp. Secondly,
the battery could be disconnected or depleted. Third, the siren itself could be bad. Check for
12VDC at the siren leads themselves. And, of course, there could be a bad connection somewhere
in the siren circuit.
5.4 Temperature Sensors Out of Calibration
If the operator feels that the temperature sensors are not correct, he should follow these steps:
Remove the Upper and/or Lower limit setpoint knobs by loosening their set screws. Next, turn the
Lower limit shaft counter clockwise until it stops. Now, turn the Upper limit shaft clockwise until it
stops--there should be no sensor lights lit. Next, turn the Upper limit shaft until the sensor indicators
are lighted--at this point, you should replace the Upper limit knob with the white indicator arrow
pointing to the correct temperature and tighten it down. Follow the same steps to set the Lower limit
setpoint.
5.5 Trouble-Shooting the Auxiliaries
The auxiliary inputs must always form a closed loop. If the loop is ever open, the alarm will sound.
If an auxiliary input is sounding, the trouble can be isolated between the alarm and the circuit by
disconnecting the circuit from the terminal block in the alarm box and replacing it with a jumper. If
the corresponding auxiliary input still causes an alarm condition, the problem is the alarm, otherwise
the circuit is the culprit.
6. Installation
6.1 Mount the Box
The box should be mounted in a location where it will be protected from damage. The enclosure is
waterproof and should be mounted using the mounting kit supplied with the controller. Holes drilled
through the box allow a path for moisture, dust, and ammonia and will void your warranty.
6.2 Installing Sensors
After determining the location of the sensors, they should be attached to the walls, and/or ceiling of
the confinement building. Next, run the two wires into the enclosure via the watertight connector at
the bottom of the box. The wires should be cut off and a spade terminal crimped to their ends. They
next should be attached to the terminal block in the positions marked Sen 1 and Sen 2. Note that the
sensors are not polarity sensitive, and it therefore makes no difference as to which wire goes to
which sensor terminal.
6.3 Attaching the Siren
After the siren is mounted, it should be wired into the control box. This is done at the terminal
block locations labeled siren red and siren white. Note that polarity is important here and that the
red siren wire must be connected into the siren red terminal block position and the same for the
white wire. Note also, any 12VDC device which uses less that 1 amp of current could be connected
in the siren’s place.

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6.4 Recommendations
(1) It is recommended that any sensor wire that goes from building to building be run underground.
(2) In any situation where the alarm is used to monitor areas that utilize separate power systems,
relays should be used to inform the controller of a power outage. This could be accomplished via an
auxiliary system and relays or by serializing relays to the power cord of the controller itself.
(3) Use a relay with a 12VDC coil and a separate battery/charging system for any installation where
the siren must be fifty feet or more from the controller.

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7. Schematic Diagram

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8. Alarm Connections to Other Farm Hand Controllers
N.C. N.O.
Aux Alarm
N.C. N.O.
Aux Alarm
This is the proper way to connect the Farm Hand family of auxillary alarm outputs to an Alert Alarm III. The
Alert Alarm III activates when the connection is broken between the Sig and Gnd terminals.
Alert Alarm III Series Alarm Connection
Note 1: As long as a path for current to flow is present, the Alert
Alarm III is not activated. Consequently, if one controller alarms,
the path will be broken and the alarm will be activated.
Aux1 or Aux 2
Sig Gnd
Note 1
When this controller is used in a life support heating
and ventilationsy stem where failure couldresult in loss
or injury, th e user should provide adequate backup
ventilation or accept the risk of s uch loss or injury.
WARNING ADVERTENCIA
Cuando este control se utilize en sistemas dev entilacion y
calefaccion par as eres vivientes donde una falla pueda
causar u naper dida o dano,el usuar iodeber a teners istemas
de ventilaciona lternos oa ceptar elr iesgo de perdida o
danos.
LIMIT SETPOINTS
ALARM SOURCES
TM
Automatic Audible Alarm System
HIRED-HAND R
(PROCEDE NCIA DE LA AL ARMA) (LIMITES)
POWER TEST
(PRUEBA)(POTENCIA)
Battery Low
Power Out
Sensor 1
Sensor 2
Auxiliary 1
Auxiliary 2
Conditions Normal
(CONDICIONNORMAL)
(BATERIA BAJA)
(POTENCIAAPAGADA)
(SENSOR 1)
(SENSOR 2)
(AUXILIAR 1)
(AUXILIAR 2) LOW LIMIT
40
45
50
55 60 65
70
75
80
10 20
525
CF
15
(LIMITEBAJO)
HIGH LIMIT
80
85
90
95 100 105
110
115
120
30
40
45
50
CF
35
(LIMITEALTO)
(PRENDIDO)
(APAGADO)
On
Off
RR
ALERT ALARM III
Alarm
N.O. N.C.
Alarm
N.C. Com
Note 2: Remove the jumper between the
Sig and Gnd terminals when installing
external alarm inputs.
Note 2
N.O.

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9. Temperature vs. Sensor Resistance Table
The following chart gives the resistance when measured between the white and black sensor wires at a given temperature. To check a
sensor, first know the temperature in the area, then use a multimeter to check the resistance.
Resistance Temp Temp
Resistance
Temp Temp Resistance Temp Temp
Kohms (F) (C) Kohms (F) (C) Kohms (F) (C)
32.654 32 0 15.714 59 15 8.59 83.3 28.5
32.158 32.5 0.3 15.568 59.4 15.2 8.517 83.7 28.7
31.671 33.1 0.6 15.353 59.9 15.5 8.408 84 28.9
31.191 33.6 0.9 15.211 60.3 15.7 8.336 84.6 29.2
30.72 34.2 1.2 15.001 60.8 16 8.23 85.1 29.5
30.257 34.7 1.5 14.863 61.2 16.2 8.125 85.6 29.8
29.802 35.2 1.8 14.658 61.7 16.5 8.056 86 30
29.355 35.8 2.1 14.457 62.2 16.8 7.954 86.5 30.3
28.915 36.3 2.4 14.325 62.6 17 7.853 87.1 30.6
28.482 36.9 2.7 14.128 63.1 17.3 7.787 87.4 30.8
28.057 37.4 3 13.999 63.5 17.5 7.689 88 31.1
27.777 37.8 3.2 13.808 64 17.8 7.592 88.5 31.4
27.363 38.3 3.5 13.682 64.4 18 7.496 89.1 31.7
26.957 38.8 3.8 13.496 64.9 18.3 7.433 89.4 31.9
26.557 39.4 4.1 13.373 65.3 18.5 7.34 90 32.2
26.164 39.9 4.4 13.192 65.8 18.8 7.248 90.5 32.5
25.777 40.5 4.7 13.073 66.2 19 7.157 91 32.8
25.523 40.8 4.9 12.896 66.7 19.3 7.098 91.4 33
25.147 41.4 5.2 12.779 67.1 19.5 7.009 91.9 33.3
24.777 41.9 5.5 12.607 67.6 19.8 6.922 92.5 33.6
24.413 42.4 5.8 12.493 68 20 6.836 93 33.9
24.055 43 6.1 12.325 68.5 20.3 6.779 93.4 34.1
23.82 43.3 6.3 12.215 68.9 20.5 6.695 93.9 34.4
23.472 43.9 6.6 12.051 69.4 20.8 6.612 94.5 34.7
23.13 44.4 6.9 11.943 69.8 21 6.531 95 35
22.793 45 7.2 11.783 70.3 21.3 6.45 95.5 35.3
22.572 45.3 7.4 11.678 70.7 21.5 6.371 96.1 35.6
22.244 45.9 7.7 11.522 71.2 21.8 6.319 96.4 35.8
21.922 46.4 8 11.42 71.6 22 6.241 97 36.1
21.71 46.8 8.2 11.268 72.1 22.3 6.165 97.5 36.4
21.397 47.3 8.5 11.168 72.5 22.5 6.089 98.1 36.7
21.088 47.8 8.8 11.02 73 22.8 6.015 98.6 37
20.886 48.2 9 10.874 73.6 23.1 5.941 99.1 37.3
20.586 48.7 9.3 10.778 73.9 23.3 5.869 99.7 37.6
20.29 49.3 9.6 10.636 74.5 23.6 5.798 100.2 37.9
20.096 49.6 9.8 10.542 74.8 23.8 5.728 100.8 38.2
19.809 50.2 10.1 10.404 75.4 24.1 5.658 101.3 38.5
19.526 50.7 10.4 10.312 75.7 24.3 5.59 101.8 38.8
19.34 51.1 10.6 10.177 76.3 24.6 5.522 102.4 39.1
19.065 51.6 10.9 10.088 76.6 24.8 5.456 102.9 39.4
18.884 52 11.1 9.956 77.2 25.1 5.39 103.4 39.7
18.616 52.5 11.4 9.869 77.5 25.3 5.326 104 40
18.352 53.1 11.7 9.741 78.1 25.6 5.262 104.5 40.3
18.179 53.4 11.9 9.614 78.6 25.9 5.199 105.1 40.6
17.503 54.9 12.7 9.53 79 26.1 5.137 105.6 40.9
17.339 55.2 12.9 9.407 79.5 26.4 5.076 106.2 41.2
17.095 55.8 13.2 9.325 79.9 26.6 4.995 106.9 41.6
16.856 56.3 13.5 9.205 80.4 26.9 4.936 107.4 41.9
16.698 56.7 13.7 9.086 81 27.2 4.877 108 42.2
16.465 57.2 14 9.007 81.3 27.4 4.82 108.5 42.5
16.312 57.6 14.2 8.891 81.9 27.7 4.763 109 42.8
16.085 58.1 14.5 8.815 82.2 27.9 4.688 109.8 43.2
15.935 58.5 14.7 8.702 82.8 28.2

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workmanship under normal usage and conditions for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase (or, if
shipped by vessel, 14 months from the date of arrival at the port of discharge). If, in GSI’s sole judgment, a
product is found to have a defect in materials and/or workmanship, GSI will, at its own option and expense,
repair or replace the product or refund the purchase price. This Limited Warranty is subject to extension and
other terms as set forth below.
Warranty Enhancements:The warranty period for the following products is enhanced as shown below and is in lieu
of (and not in addition to) the above stated warranty period.
Product
Warranty Period
AP® Fans
Performer Series Direct Drive Fan Motor
3 Years
AP® and Cumberland®
Flex-Flo/Pan Feeding System Motors
2 Years
Electronic Controls
All Protein controls manufactured by GSI
24 Months from date
code on part
Cumberland®
Feeding and Watering
Systems
Feeder System Pan Assemblies
5 Years, prorated **
Feed Tubes (1.75" and 2.00")
10 Years, prorated *
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10 Years, prorated *
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10 Years, prorated *
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(Protein Limited Warranty_REV01_ 06 November2018)
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