Cumberland EXPERT WW User manual

EXPERT WW
Temperature controller
User’s Manual

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WARNINGS
The warranty can be void if this product is used in a manner
not specified by the manufacturer.
Every effort has been made to ensure that this manual is
complete, accurate and up-to-date. The information con-
tained in it is however subject to change without notice
due to further developments.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ...................................................5
1.1. Precautions .....................................................5
1.2. Symbols of the Manual .....................................5
1.3. Controller’s Overview .......................................5
1.4. Main Features ..................................................6
2. MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS ..................................6
2.1. Installing the Controller on the Wall ....................6
2.2. Connections ....................................................6
2.2.1. Main Wiring ...............................................6
2.2.2. Alarm Connection ...................................... 7
2.2.3. Sensor Inputs ............................................ 7
2.2.4. 0-10V Output Connection ........................... 7
3. USER INTERFACE .................................................7
3.1. Location of the Controls ....................................7
3.2. Parameter Adjustment ......................................8
3.3. Language Selection ..........................................8
3.4. LED Meaning ...................................................8
4. INSTALLATION SETUP ..........................................9
4.1. Setting the Time & Date ...................................9
4.2. Password .......................................................9
4.2.1. Changing the Password .............................. 9
4.2.2. Retrieving a Lost Password.......................... 9
4.3. Controller Programs ..........................................9
4.3.1. Program Selection & Settings ...................... 9
4.3.2. Copying & Pasting Programs ...................... 10
4.4. Measuring Units .............................................10
4.5. Installation Setup ...........................................11
4.6. RH Compensation Setup .................................13
4.7. Probe Setup ..................................................13
4.7.1. Probe Activation ...................................... 13
4.7.2. Probe & Water Meter Calibration ................ 13
4.7.3. Probe Assignment .................................... 14
4.8. Relay Assignment ..........................................14
4.8.1. Assigning Relays to the Outputs ................ 14
4.8.2. Assigning Min. Vent. Relays ...................... 15
4.9. Night Settings ................................................15
4.10. Clean Mode ...................................................15
4.11. Test Mode .....................................................16
4.12. Version .........................................................16
5. TEMPERATURE & SET POINT SETTINGS ...............17
5.1. Temperature Set Point ....................................17
5.2. Static Pressure Set Points ...............................17
5.3. Temperature Curve .........................................18
5.3.1. Principle of Operation ............................... 18
5.3.2. Settings .................................................. 18
5.3.3. Modifying Curve Points ............................. 18
6. VENTILATION & COOLING ..................................19
6.1. Minimum Ventilation ......................................19
6.1.1. Minimum Ventilation Cycles ...................... 19
6.1.2. Minimum Vent. Settings ............................ 19
6.1.3. Minimum Ventilation Curve........................ 19
6.2. Fan Stages ....................................................20
6.2.1. Principle of Operation ............................... 20
6.2.1.1. Operation of Fan Stages ..................... 20
6.2.2. Stage 1 Ramping...................................... 20
6.2.3. Fan Stage Settings ................................... 20
6.2.4. 0-10V Ventilation Outputs ........................ 21
6.3. Natural Ventilation Curtains .............................22
6.3.1. Principle of Operation ............................... 22
6.3.2. Transition Between Natural & Tunnel Vent. . 23
6.3.3. Natural Ventilation Settings ....................... 23
6.3.4. Curtain Compensation............................... 24
6.3.5. Stopping the Fans in Natural Vent. ............. 24
6.3.6. Purge ...................................................... 25
6.4. Tunnel Doors ................................................25
6.4.1. Pressure-based Tunnel Doors ..................... 25
6.4.2. Temperature-Based Tunnel Doors .............. 26
6.4.3. Tunnel Door Settings ................................ 27
6.5. Vent Doors (Inlets) .........................................28
6.5.1. Timer-based Vent Doors (Inlets) ................. 28
6.5.1.1. Principle of Operation ......................... 28
6.5.1.2. Vent Door Settings ............................ 28
6.5.1.3. Actuator Reset .................................. 29
6.5.2. Potentiometer-based Vent Doors (Inlets)...... 30
6.5.2.1. Principle of Operation ......................... 30
6.5.2.2. Vent Door Settings ............................ 30
6.5.2.3. Vent Door Calibration ......................... 31
6.5.3. Static Pressure-Based Vent Doors (Inlets) .... 31
6.5.3.1. Principle of Operation ......................... 31
6.5.3.2. Vent Door Settings ............................ 32
6.6. 0-10V Air Inlet ...............................................32
6.7. Cool Cell .......................................................33
6.8. Misting Output ...............................................33
7. HEATING ...........................................................34
8. LIGHTS .............................................................35
9. CLOCK OUTPUTS ..............................................36
10. RELATIVE HUMIDITY (RH) COMPENSATION ..........37
11. ALARMS ...........................................................38
11.1. Alarm Log .....................................................38
11.2. Alarm Conditions ...........................................38
11.3. Alarm Settings ...............................................39

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12. MONITORING FUNCTIONS ..................................40
12.1. Current Conditions .........................................40
12.2. Run Time Histories .........................................40
12.3. History Menus ...............................................40
12.4. Animal Age & Count .......................................41
12.5. Automatic Reminder .......................................41
13. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ..............................42
14. MEMORY CARD .................................................43
14.1. Principle of Operation .....................................43
14.2. Accessing the Transfer Menu ..........................43
14.3. Configuration Transfer ....................................43
14.3.1. Installing a New Configuration ................... 43
14.3.2. Saving a Configuration on the Card ............ 43
14.4. Firmware Update ............................................44
14.5. Erasing the Memory Card ................................44
15. INDEX ...............................................................45

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1.3. Controller’s Overview
The EXPERT WW is an electronic device
used for environmental control in livestock
buildings. It combines sidewall and tunnel
ventilation into one powerful system.
20 built-in relays &
32 optional relays to control:
4 heating stages;
12 fan stages;
2 tunnel doors;
2 natural ventilation curtains;
2 vent doors (inlets);
2 clock outputs;
1 misting output;
1 cool cell output;
4 feeders;
1 backup relay;
1 built-in 0-10V output to control an inlet or
variable-speed fans;
1 built-in 0-10V output to control lighting
equipment.
INPUTS:
8 inside temperature sensors;
2 outside temperature sensors;
1 inside humidity sensor;
1 outside humidity sensor;
1 static pressure probe;
9 water meters.
Refer to the end of this manual to con-
nect the sensors and loads.
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. Precautions
WARNING: Read and save these in-
structions!
Safety may be jeopardized if the equipment is
used in a manner not specified by the manu-
facturer. Carefully read and keep the following
instructions for future reference.
We strongly recommend installing supplemen-
tary natural ventilation as well as a backup
thermostat on at least one cooling stage.
Although fuses at the input and outputs of
the controller protect its circuits in case of
an overload or over-voltage, 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). Indoor use only!
To avoid exposing the controller to harmful
gases or excessive humidity, it is preferable
to install it in a corridor.
If the equipment is used in a manner not
specified by the manufacturer, the protec-
tion provided by the equipment may be
impaired.
Do not spray water on the controller! In
order to clean the control, wipe it with a
damp cloth.
Before servicing or cleaning unit, switch
power off at service panel and lock the
switch disconnecting means to prevent
power from being switched accidentally.
When the service disconnecting means
cannot be locked, securely fasten a
prominent warning device, such as a
tag, to the service panel.
1.2. Symbols of the Manual
Warning. Read the following text
carefully; it contains important
information which, if ignored, may
cause the controller to operate
improperly.
High Voltage. Hazard of electrical
shock. Read the message and follow
the instructions carefully.
Pay attention. The following text
contains very useful information.
Press on the proper menu selector.
Press the “Main Menu” push-button.
Both direct and alternating current
(AC/DC).
Direct current (DC).
Alternating current (AC).
Earth Ground Terminal
Primarily used for functional earth
terminals which are generally asso-
ciated with test and measurement
circuits. These terminals are not
for safety earthing purposes but
provide an earth reference point.
For Customer Use: Enter below the serial
number located on the side of the alarm
system and keep this information for future
reference.
Model: EXPERT WW
Serial number:
Date installed:

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1.4. Main Features
Very Large LCD Display
A large LCD screen provides an efficient inter-
face for displaying, monitoring and adjusting
the parameters.
3 Controller Programs
The controller allows using 3 different pro-
grams to control the room temperature. It is
thus possible to activate a specific program,
that uses particular temperature settings,
in accordance with the animal age for in-
stance.
Status LEDs
Pilot lights that indicate the status of the
controller outputs are located on the faceplate
of the controller. These LEDs allow monitor-
ing the system’s operation without having to
enter the building.
Minimum Ventilation Cycle
When ventilation is not required to reduce
the room temperature, fan outputs can run
either continuously or intermittently to re-
duce humidity levels and supply oxygen to
the room.
8 Indoor Temperature Sensors
Up to eight temperature sensors can be con-
nected to the controller to obtain an accurate
reading of the average room temperature and
a faster reaction time.
Natural Ventilation Curtains
The controller can open 2 natural ventilation
curtains and stop all ventilation when the
outside temperature is sufficiently warm.
Tunnel Ventilation
When the room temperature rises, tunnel
ventilation reduces the actual temperature
perceived by the animals.
Humidity Control
The inside and outside relative humidity
sensors allow controlling humidity levels in
the room.
0-10V Output
The controller has 2 internal 0-10V outputs.
The first 0-10V output can either be used
to control an air inlet or variable-speed fans
and the second output can control lighting
equipment.
Control Of The Air Inlet Movement
The movement of vent doors (inlets) can be
coordinated with the operation of the fans
using a potentiometer located on the panel
drive or a timer. This allows the vent doors
(inlets) to be adjusted correctly, without the
influence of uncontrollable factors such as
wind or air from adjoining rooms
History Menus
History menus allow monitoring the sensor
readings and verify the run time of some out-
puts. The controller comes with the following
histories menus:
• Minimum & maximum sensor readings:
Ambient temperature ...............60 days
Inside temperature sensors ...... 10 days
Outside temperature sensor .....75 days
Inside humidity sensor .............75 days
Outside humidity sensor .......... 75 days
Static pressure sensor .............75 days
• Run time of each heater .......... 75 days
• Run time of each feeder ........... 75 days
• Daily water consumption ......... 75 days
Alarm Management
The controller provides alarms for high-low
temperatures, defective sensors and other
system failures. It keeps in memory the 20
most recent alarm conditions.
Password Protection
A password can be enabled to restrict access
to the setup functions of the controller.
Backup Battery
A backup battery allows the unit to keep time
in case of a power failure.
Overload And Overvoltage Protection
Resettable fuses are provided at low-voltage
inputs of the controller to protect its circuitry
in the case of an overload or overvoltage.
Computer Control
The controller can be connected to a com-
puter, thus making it possible to centralize
the management of information and diversify
control strategies.
Test Mode
A test mode allows you to simulate tem-
perature changes and verify controller per-
formances.
2. MOUNTING INSTRUC-
TIONS
2.1. Installing the Controller
on the Wall
Fasten the two metal brackets on the mount-
ing holes located behind the controller using
six screws. Then, mount the enclosure on
the wall using four other screws. Leave a
clearance of at least 16” to the left of the
enclosure to allow the cover to be removed
for maintenance.
2.2. Connections
2.2.1. Main Wiring
Refer to the wiring diagram enclosed with this
user’s manual to connect the controller. Drill
holes at the bottom of the enclosure to pass
the wires and install watertight connectors to
prevent water from entering in the enclosure.
Do not make any holes at the side and top of
the enclosure.
All wiring must be done by an autho-
rized electrician and must comply with
applicable codes, laws and regulations.
Make sure power is off before doing any
wiring to avoid electrical shocks and
equipment damage.

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2.2.2. Alarm Connection
There are two types of alarms on the market.
One type activates when current is cut off
at its input; the other type of alarm activates
when current is supplied at its input. For an
alarm of the first type, use the NC terminal as
shown on the wiring diagram. For an alarm of
the second type, use the NO terminal.
2.2.3. Sensor Inputs
Sensors operate at low voltage and are
isolated from the supply. Make sure that
sensor cables remain isolated from all high
voltage sources. In particular, do not route
the sensor cables through the same electrical
knockout as other cables. Do not connect
the shield from the sensor cable to a terminal
or a ground.
Extending a sensor: Each sensor can be ex-
tended up to 500 feet (150 meters).
To extend a sensor: Use a shielded cable of
outside diameter between 0.245 and 0.260
in (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.
It is preferable to solder the cable joint to
ensure a proper contact between the two
cables.
Do not run sensor cables next to other
power cables. When crossing over other
cables, cross at 90°.
Defective sensors: An alarm is generated
when a defective sensor is detected. De-
fective sensors are identified in the “Alarm
Log” menu. Refer to chapter 11 for further
information on the alarms.
2.2.4. 0-10V Output Connection
It is recommended to use a 18 to 22 AWG
wire to connect the devices to the 0-10V
outputs. This type of output can be used to
connect various devices such as heat mats
or fans.
3. USER INTERFACE
3.1. Location of the Controls
Menu selectors — Use these buttons to select
a menu.
Main menu short-cut key — This short-cut key
provides access to the main menu and allows
seeing the current status of each input and
output on the main screen. The main menu
is automatically selected after 4 minutes of
inactivity.
Navigation buttons — Use these buttons to
select an item displayed in the main screen. In
addition, the left and right-arrow key are also
used to move through the display by pages
(left = page-up, right = page-down).
Adjustment buttons — Use these buttons
(+ or -) to modify the value of the selected
parameter.
Back — Press BACK to return to the previ-
ous menu.
Main LCD Screen — The lar ge LCD screen
is used to display the various parameters
and menus. The contrast of the screen can
be adjusted using the potentiometer located
behind the display. Open the front panel to
access the potentiometer (see picture on
the right).
LED Display — This display shows the current
reading of chosen sensor(s). Refer to section
4.5 to select what information needs to be
shown on the LED display.
Status LEDs — Status pilot lights indicate the
current status of the outputs. Refer to section
3.4 for further information about these LEDs.
Backlight button — Press this button to light
up the LCD screen.
Menu 1
Menu 2
Menu 3
Menu 4
Menu 5
Menu 6
Menu 7
Menu 8
Main menu
short-cut key
Back
Page-up Page-
down
Navigation
buttons
Adjustment
buttons
Status
LEDs
LED
Display
Main
screen
Menu
Selectors
Menus
Backlight
button
-+
potentiometer
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3.2. Parameter Adjustment
Use the navigation buttons to select the
desired parameter on the main screen. A
parameter that can be modified blinks when
it is selected; non-blinking parameters cannot
be changed.
3.3. Language Selection
The user interface of the controller can be
displayed in multiple languages. Follow these
steps to change the language selection:
1. Select:
Main menu
More [Otros]
Español [English]
User Settings
Monitoring
Program
Selection
Setup
Time/Date
Español
Use to navigate
2. The controller automatically changes the
language display.
Press and hold the main menu button
for 5 seconds to switch the language
selection.
3.4. LED Meaning
LED MEANING
ALARM Solid LED: "An alarm condition is active.
A corrective action is required."
Flashing LED: "An alarm condition occurred
but no longer exists. "
CLEAN MODE Solid LED: Clean mode is active.
LIGHTS Solid LED: Lights are ON.
TUNNEL 2 Open Solid LED: tunnel door #2 is opening.
Close Solid LED: tunnel door #2 is closing.
TUNNEL 1 Open Solid LED: tunnel door #1 is opening.
Close Solid LED: tunnel door #1 is closing.
CURTAIN 2 Open Solid LED: natural ventilation curtain #2 is opening.
Close Solid LED: natural ventilation curtain #2 is closing.
CURTAIN 1 Open Solid LED: natural ventilation curtain #1 is opening.
Close Solid LED: natural ventilation curtain #1 is closing.
VENT DOOR /
INLET 2
Open Solid LED: vent door (inlet) #2 is opening.
Flashing LED: the controller opens vent door (inlet) #2 to reset
the actuator's position.
Close Solid LED: vent door (inlet) #2 is closing
Flashing LED: the controller closes vent door (inlet) #2 to
reset the actuator's position.
VENT DOOR /
INLET 1
Open Solid LED: vent door (inlet) #1 is opening.
Flashing LED: the controller opens vent door (inlet) #1 to reset
the actuator's position.
Close Solid LED: vent door (inlet) #1 is closing
Flashing LED: the controller closes vent door (inlet) #1 to
reset the actuator's position.
STAGES 1-12 Solid LED: fan stage #x is active.
MINIMUM
VENTILATION
Solid LED: On Time of the minimum ventilation timer.
Flashing LED: Off Time of the minimum ventilation timer.
HEATERS 1-4 Solid LED: Heating output #x is active (if Hi Fire option is
not used) or the Hi and Lo fire steps are ON.
Flashing LED: the Hi or Lo fire heating step is on
MISTING Solid LED: the misting output is active.
COOL CELL Solid LED: the cool cell output is active.
0-10V OUTPUT Solid LED: 0-10V output #1 is active.
CLOCK 1-2 Solid LED: clock output #x is active.

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4. INSTALLATION SETUP
4.1. Setting the Time &
Date
1. Select:
Main menu
Time / Date
Wed May 12 200X
12 : 12 : 12 AM
2. Press the right-arrow key once. The current
month flashes on the display.
3. Use the adjustment buttons to adjust the
month.
4. Press the right-arrow key to step to the
next parameter.
5. Proceed in similar fashion to set the whole
time and date.
4.2. Password
The controller can use 3 password levels:
User 1 password [1-1-1-1]
This password provides access to temperature
set points, minimum ventilation settings and to
the animal count menu.
User 2 [2-2-2-2]
This password provides access to all menus
except for installation setup menus. This
password can be modified as explained
below.
Installer password [0-6-1-0]
This password provides access to all func-
tions of the controller. It can be modified as
explained below.
Choose an easy-to-remember password
and write it down in a safe place!
Using passwords is optional. Refer to the
Installation Setup section of this manual to
enable or disable passwords and to choose
the default password level (section 4.5). The
default user level is selected after 15 minutes
of inactivity.
4.2.1. Changing the Password
1. Select:
Main menu
Setup *
User
Password
* A password may be required to access this menu.
Password
Current mode Installer
Change User 0 * * *
Change Password * * * *
2. Use the adjustment buttons to set the first
number of the password then press the right-
arrow key. Proceed the same way to enter all
numbers of the password then press the right-
arrow key. The user is then identified.
3. If the installation password or user 2 pass-
word is posted, the prompt “Change Password”
appears on screen. Use the adjustment buttons
to set the new password code.
4. Use the adjustment buttons to confirm
the new installer password then press the
right-arrow key to confirm the new password.
4.2.2. Retrieving a Lost Password
1. Select:
Main menu
Setup *
User
Password
User Password**
* If the controller prompts for a password, enter the
factory password (contact your dealer).
**This menu is accessible from the factory level only.
User Password
User 1: 1111
User 2: 2222
Installer: 0000
2. The password of all user levels are dis-
played on screen.
4.3. Controller Programs
Program definition:
Programs are an assembly of settings (tem-
perature settings, relay assignment, probe
assignment, etc.) that can be enabled at dif-
ferent moment of the breeding process. In all,
the controller can use 3 different programs.
Automatic program selection:
The controller can automatically switch the
program selection when the animals reach a
certain age and/or as a function of outside
temperature. Refer to the Installation Setup
section of this manual to enable or disable the
automatic program switch (see section 4.5).
Refer to the Installation Setup section of
this manual to set the number of pro-
grams in use and to enable or disable the
automatic program switch (section 4.5).
4.3.1. Program Selection & Settings
The controller can automatically switch the
program selection when the animals reach a
certain age and/or as a function of outside
temperature. If the automatic program switch
option is enabled in the Installation setup (sec.
4.5), you must indicate the moment at which
each program starts.
Make sure the right program is selected
before adjusting any parameter.
1. Select:
Main menu
Setup *
Program
* A password may be required to access this menu.

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Program Settings
Use to navigate
Program 2 above day: 10
Program 3 above day: 20
Program 2 above Out T: 50.0
Program 3 above Out T: 75.0
Show Settings : Program 1
[ or ]
Running Prog.: Program 1
2. Set the following parameters:
Program #x above — If the program switch
is based on the animal age, select the day at
which programs 2 and 3 start; if the switch
is based on the outside temperature, select
the outside temperature above which each
program starts. Note that program 1 is au-
tomatically used when the animal age (or
outside temperature) is lower than the value
defined for programs 2 and 3.
Show settings of — Even when a program is
running you can still display parameter set-
tings of other programs without changing the
program in use. Select the desired program
to be displayed on screen. *Only the programs
that are enabled in the Installation Setup are avail-
able (see sec. 4.5).
Running program — This message is shown
when the program selection is made manually
(i.e., it is not selected as a function of the day
and/or outside temperature). Select the run-
ning program. *Only programs that are enabled
in the Installation Setup are available (see sec. 4.5).
The day number refers to the animal age.
4.3.2. Copying & Pasting Programs
Use the copy-paste function to duplicate all
parameter settings associated to a program
onto another program. This avoids repeating the
same programming sequence several times.
1. Select:
Main menu
Setup *
Copy/Paste
* A password may be required to access this menu.
Program Settings
Copy From: Program 1
Copy to: Program 2
Confirm? No
2. Set the following parameters:
Copy From — Select the source program. The
one that will be duplicated.
Copy to — Select the target program. The
one on which the copied program will be
pasted.
3. Once a different source and target
programs are selected, the message “Con-
firm?” is displayed. Select “Yes” to start the
program duplication. The message “ Copy
in progress” is displayed. Wait until the data
transfer is over.
4.4. Measuring Units
1. Select:
Main menu
Setup *
User
Units
* A password may be required to access this menu.
Unit Selection
Time Display AM/PM
Temperature Deg F
Water Liter
Static Pressure “WC
2. Select the proper measuring units:
Time display — AM/PM / 24 hours;
Temperature units — Celsius (Deg C) or
Fahrenheit (Deg F).
Water — Gallons / Liters
Static Pressure — Inches of water (“WC) or
Pascal (Pa).
Measuring units are common to all pro-
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4.5. Installation Setup
The following section shows how to cus-
tomize the controller for your particular
application. It shows how to enable and set
the outputs of your controller. Normally, this
setup needs to be done only once.
The following parameters must be set sepa-
rately for each controller program in use.
1. Select:
Main menu
Setup *
User
Install
* A password may be required to access this menu.
Installation
Use to navigate
# Feeders 4
# Heater stages 4
Use Heater Lo/Hi Fire? Yes
# Fan stages 8
# Clocks 2
# Natural Curtain 2
# Tunnel Curtain 2
# Light Programs 3
# Vent Doors/Inlets 2
Vent Door/Inlet 1 Mode Time
Vent Door/Inlet 2 Mode S.P.
#Static.P Set Points 3
Tunnel Curtains Mode SP
Tunnel Follows Natural Yes
Close Vents in Natural No
Use 0-10V Output Yes
0-10V Type 0-10V
0-10V Mode Ventil.
0-10V Follow SetP Yes
0-10V For Min Vent ? No
Hint: use the right and left arrow keys to
move up and down through the display
by pages.
2. Set the following parameters:
Number of feeders — The controller has 4 in-
puts that are used to monitor the run time of
feeder motors. Enable the proper number of
feeder inputs (0 to 4 feeders).
Number of heating stages — Enable the
proper number of heating stages — (0 to
4 heating stages).
Use Heater Lo/Hi Fire? — Select “Yes” to acti-
vate the heating outputs’ Lo & Hi fire option.
This function allows doubling the number of
heating stages. *[This parameter is common to
all programs].
Number of fan stages — Enable the proper
number of fan stages (0 to 12 fan stages).
Number of clock outputs — Enable the
proper number of clock outputs (0 to 2 clock
outputs).
Number of natural ventilation curtains —
Enable the proper number of natural ven-
tilation curtains (0 to 2 natural ventilation
curtains).
Number of tunnel curtains — Enable the
proper number of tunnel curtains (0 to 2 tun-
nel curtains).
Number of light programs — Enable the
proper number of light programs (0 to 10 light
programs). Note that lighting programs are
based on the animal age. Consequently, en-
abling a light program automatically enables
age-based functions.
Number of vent doors / inlets — Enable the
proper number of vent door (inlet) outputs
(0 to 2 outputs).
Vent door/inlet 1-2 mode — Vent doors (in-
lets) can operate 3 different ways (see below):
*This parameter is accessible if a vent door (inlet)
output is enabled above. [This parameter is common
to all programs].
1. Time — The vent door (inlet) opens
or closes in timer mode, as a function of
temperature.
2. Potentiometer (Pot.) — The vent door
(inlet) reaches predefined positions with
the help of a potentiometer, as a function
of temperature. Only the first vent door
(inlet) output can use a potentiometer.
3. Static pressure (S.P.) — The vent door
(inlet) opens or closes as a function of
static pressure.
Number of static pressure set points —
The controller can use up to 3 groups of
static pressure set points and each group
starts at a user-defined fan stage. *This
parameter is accessible if at least one air inlet
output (inlet, vent door or tunnel curtain) oper-
ates according to the static pressure level.
Tunnel Curtain’s Mode — Does the tunnel
door opens and closes according to the static
pressure level (S.P.) or according to the room
temperature. *This parameter is accessible if the
tunnel curtain is activated above. The static pressure
option is only available if the static pressure sensor
is activated in section 4.7.1.
Tunnel follows Natural — Select “Yes” to use
tunnel doors in natural ventilation. When they
are used in natural ventilation, tunnel doors fol-
low the same progression as natural ventilation
curtains (tunnel door 1 follows curtain 1, tunnel
door 2 follows curtain 2); select “No” to disable
this function.
Close vents in natural — Select “Yes” for vent
doors (inlets) to close when the controller
enters in natural ventilation. *This parameter
is accessible if natural ventilation curtains and vent
doors/inlets are enabled.
0-10V output — Select “Yes” to enable the
0-10V output. This output can either be
used to control an air inlet or a variable fan
stage.
0-10V Type — Select the type of signal used
by the 0-10V output (0-10V or 10-0V). *Ac-
cessible the 0-10V output is enabled above. [This
parameter is common to all programs].
0-10V mode — Select the function of the
0-10V output: *This parameter is accessible if
the 0-10V output is enabled above. [This parameter
is common to all programs].
1. 0-10V ventilation output — When it
is used for ventilation, the 0-10V output
runs similarly as a variable-speed fan
stage and uses independent temperature
settings.
2. 0-10V inlet — When it is used as an
air inlet, the 0-10V output opens and
closes an actuator as a function of the
ventilation level.
0-10V output follows set point — Operat-
ing temperatures of the 0-10V output can
either be related to the set point – which
means the controller automatically ad-
justs them when the set point changes
– or they can be set as absolute values.
Select “Yes” if they follow the set point or se-
lect “No” if they set as absolute values. *This
parameter is accessible if a 0-10V ventilation output
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0-10V For Min Vent ? — Select “Yes” to use
the 0-10V fan output in minimum ventilation
or select “No” to disable this function. Refer
to section 6.2.4 for further information on this
type of output. *This parameter is accessible if a
0-10V ventilation output is enabled above and it is
common to all programs.
Curtain compensation — Select “Yes” to en-
able a compensation on the opening of natural
ventilation curtains as a function of the out-
side temperature. *This parameter is accessible
if natural ventilation curtains are enabled above
and if an outside temperature sensor is enabled in
section 4.7.1.
Whisker switch — Whisker switches tell the
controller when natural ventilation curtains
are sufficiently opened. Select “Yes” to enable
the whisker switch input of each curtain or
select “No” if these switches are not used.
*[This parameter is common to all programs].
Ramping in stage 1 — Select “Yes” to activate
the ramping function on stage 1 fans. This
function allows smoothing out transition
between minimum ventilation cycles and
stage 1.
Purge — The purge function allows opening
natural ventilation curtains on a short period
of time to purge the air continuously. Select
“Yes” to enable this function.
Misting — The controller can control one mist-
ing output. Select “Yes” to enable this output.
Misting output follows the set point — Op-
erating temperatures of the misting output
can either be related to the set point – which
means the controller automatically adjusts
them when the set point changes – or they
can be set as absolute values. Select “Yes”
if they follow the set point or select “No” if
they set as absolute values. *This parameter
is accessible if the misting output is enabled above.
[This parameter is common to all programs].
Cool cells — The controller can control one
cool cell output. Select “Yes” to enable this
output.
Backup relay — The controller can control
one backup relay. Select “Yes” to use a
backup relay. *[This parameter is common to all
programs].
Use RP-16 / Use RP-32 — It is possible to
connect one (1) external relay panel to the
controller. If required, enable the proper type
of panel: RP-16 or RP-32.*[This parameter is
common to all programs].
Use age-based functions ? — Some functions
of the controller are based on the age of the ani-
mals (temperature curve, controller programs
and lighting programs). Select “Yes” to use age-
based functions or select “No” to disable them.
*[This parameter is common to all programs].
Temperature curve — The temperature curve
is used to change the temperature set point
over time. Select “Yes” to use this curve. *This
parameter is accessible if age-based functions are
enabled above. [This parameter is common to all
programs].
Number of programs — The controller can
use several temperature programs. Enable the
desired number of programs (1 to 3 programs)
*[This parameter is common to all programs].
Switch program by Age / Out T° ? — The
controller can automatically enable a new
program when the animals reach a certain age
and/or as a function of outside temperature.
Specify what factor causes a change in the
program selection: “Age” and/or “ Out T” .
Answer “No” to both questions if you do no
want the controller to change the program
automatically. *[These parameters are common
to all programs].
Use password? — Select “Yes” to enable the
password protection or “No” to disable it.
*[This parameter is common to all programs].
Installation
Use to navigate
0-10V For Min Vent ? No
Use Curtain 1 Compens? Yes
Use Curtain 1 Whisker? Yes
Use Curtain 2 Compens? Yes
Use Curtain 2 Whisker? Yes
Use Ramping in Stage1? Yes
Use Purge? Yes
Use Misting? Yes
Mist Follow Set Point? Yes
Use Cool Cell? Yes
Use Backup Relay Yes
Use RP-16 No
Use RP-32 Yes
Use Age? Yes
Use Temperature Curves? Yes
Number of Programs 3
Switch Program by Age Yes
Switch Program by OutT Yes
Use Password? Yes
Use Password Level User 1
Clear Alarm Log? No
Digit Display T°
Use password level — Select the default user
level used by the controller (user 1, user 2 or
installer). *This parameter is accessible if the pass-
word protection is enabled above. [This parameter
is common to all programs].
Clear alarms? — Select “Yes” to reset the
alarm log. *This parameter is common to all
programs].
Digit display — Select what piece of informa-
tion must be shown on the red LED display:
T° : temperature;
SP : static pressure;
T°/SP : temperature alternating
with the static pressure;
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4.6. RH Compensation
Setup
The controller offers different ways to com-
pensate for high and low relative humidity
(RH) levels in the barn. This section shows
how to enable the desired RH compensation
functions.
1. Select:
Main menu
Setup *
User
RH Compens**
* A password may be required to access this menu.
** This menu is accessible if a humidity sensor is
enabled (sec. 4.7.1).
RH Compensation
RH Compens Heaters? Yes
Use Mist Shutoff? Yes
Use Mist on Lo %RH Yes
Use Cool Cell Shutoff Yes
2. Enable or disable the following relative
humidity (RH) compensation options:
The following parameters are common
to all programs of the controller.
RH compensation with heaters — The con-
troller can compensate for high humidity
levels by activating heating outputs in timer
mode. Select “Yes” to use this compensation
method.
Mist Shutoff — The controller can deactivate
the misting output when humidity levels are
too high. Select “Yes” to use this compensa-
tion method.
Misting on low humidity levels (% RH) — The
controller can activate misting outputs when
humidity levels are too low. Select “Yes” to
use this compensation method.
Cool cell shutoff — The controller can de-
activate the cool cell output when humidity
levels are too high. Select “Yes” to use this
compensation method.
4.7. Probe Setup
4.7.1. Probe Activation
Follow these steps to enable or disable the
probe inputs.
1. Select:
Main menu
Setup *
User
Probes
* A password may be required to access this menu.
Probe Selection
Number of Inside Probe 4
Use Inside RH Probe? Yes
Use Outside RH Probe? Yes
# Water Meter 8
# Outside T° Probe 2
Use SP Probe? Yes
2. Enable or disable the following probe
inputs:
The following parameters are common
to all programs of the controller.
Inside probe — Select the number of inside
temperature probes that are connected to the
controller (1 to 8 probes).
Inside relative humidity (RH) probe — Select
“Yes” if an indoor humidity probe is connected
to the controller.
Outside relative humidity (RH) probe — Select
“Yes” if an outdoor humidity probe is con-
nected to the controller.
Water meter — Enable the desired number
of water meter inputs (1 to 9). Note that the
controller only has 1 built-in water meter in-
put. Connect water meters 2-9 to an external
water meter module.
Outside T° — Select the number of outside
temperature probes that are connected to the
controller (0 to 2 probes).
Static pressure (SP) probe — Select “Yes” if
a static pressure sensor is connected to the
controller.
4.7.2. Probe & Water Meter Cali-
bration
You can slightly adjust the reading of each
probe input in order to obtain accurate and
uniform readings from all probes. In addition,
if a water meter is used, you must calibrate
its water flow rate.
1. Select:
Main menu
Setup *
User
Prb Calib
* A password may be required to access this menu.
Probe Calibration
Use to navigate
Temperature Probe 1 0.0 °F
Temperature Probe 2 0.0 °F
Temperature Probe 3 0.0 °F
Temperature Probe 4 0.0 °F
Outside Probe 1 0.0 °F
Outside Probe 2 0.0 °F
Inside Humidity 0 %
Outside Humidity 0 %
Static Pressure .000 ”WC
Water 1 Calibration 1 g/p
Water 2 Calibration 1 g/p
Water 3 Calibration 1 g/p
2. Adjust the reading of the probes (if
required).
The following parameters are common
to all programs of the controller.
Temperature probes (indoor & outdoor) —
The reading of inside and outside temperature
probes can be adjusted of ±5°F (±2.8°C).
Relative humidity probe — The reading of
inside and outside humidity probes can be
adjusted of ±3%.
Static pressure probe — The reading of
the static pressure probe can be adjusted
of±0.030”WC (±8Pa).
Water meter calibration — Specify the flow
rate of each water meter. It can be adjusted
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4.7.3. Probe Assignment
This section explain how to select temperature
probes that are used to measure the room
temperature and how to assign temperature
probes that are used to control/ monitor the
outputs of the controller.
Room Temperature Sensors:
Most cooling outputs of the controller (mist-
ing output, tunnel fans, stir fans, etc.) operate
according to the average temperature in the
room. The user must choose what tempera-
ture probes are used to measure this room
temperature.
Probe Set 2:
The selection of probes that is used to mea-
sure the room temperature can be changed in
tunnel ventilation to compensate for changes
in airflow patterns that can distort the room
temperature calculation. If the second probe
1 2 3 4 5
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6 7 8
--- --- ---
Heater 1 Probe Assignment
2. Assign the desired temperature probes to
the selected output: select “ “ to assign a
probe or select “- - -“ for probes that are not
assigned to the output.
A template is available at the end of this
manual to write down your selection of
sensors.
set is enabled in the Installation Setup (sec.
4.5), you must assign temperature probes to
this second probe set.
1. Select:
Main menu
Setup *
Probe Assignment
Select the desired output**:
- Room;
- Probe Set 2;
- Heaters 1-4 ;
- Heaters 1-4 Hi fire (opt.) ;
- 0-10V output;
- Natural ventilation curtain 1-2;
* A password may be required to access this menu.
** Only outputs that are enabled in the Setup menu
are displayed (sec. 4.5).
4.8. Relay Assignment
4.8.1. Assigning Relays to the Out-
puts
You must assign On/Off relays to each output
of the controller. Use provided output stick-
ers to identify the function of each relay on
the faceplate of the controller.
1. Select:
Main menu
Setup *
Relay
Select the desired output
* A password may be required to access this menu.
** Only outputs that are enabled in the Setup menu
are available (sec. 4.5).
1 2 3 4 5
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6 7 8 9 10
TMR --- --- ---
Fan Stage 6 Relay Assignment
2. Select a relay then set its status as fol-
lows:
: The relay is assigned to the output;
- - - : The relay is not assigned to the
output;
TMR : The load connected to the relay
will run in timer mode (available
on fan stage outputs only).
Relays 21-52 correspond to the relays of
an external relay panel (RP-16 or RP-32).
3. Proceed in similar fashion to assign relays
to each output in use:
Fan stages 1-12 — Fan stages can either ac-
tivate regular on/off relays and/or timer-based
relays. When a timer-based relay is assigned
to a fan stage, the relay runs in timer mode
when the fan stage is active. This is useful
to operate misting unit s for instance. To use
timer-based relays, set the relay status to
“TMR” (see example above). *Note that stage 1
cannot use timer-based relays.
Tunnel 1-2 / Vent door (inlet) 1-2 / Natural
ventilation curtains 1-2 — Relays 7-8 and
relays 15-20 have specially been designed for
the connection of actuators. When actuators
are connected to these relays, their open and
close relays can never be activated at the
same time.
Feeding output — Feeder relays are used to
stop feeders when a feeder run time alarm
occurs. These normally closed relays open
when the alarm condition is detected. *This
parameter is accessible if the feeder alarm condition
is enabled (sec. 11.3).
Backup relay — The backup relay box relay is
a normally closed relay which opens in case
of a power failure.
Shutoff fans in natural ventilation — It is
possible to shutoff some fan output when
the controller enters in natural ventilation
(on/off fans and variable fans). Refer to the
natural ventilation section of this manual to
get further information about this feature.
Heating stages 1-4 & Hi Fire 1-4 (opt.);
Misting output;
Cool cell output;
Clock outputs 1-2;
Light output.
Worksheet showing default relay assign-
ment and empty templates are available
the end of this manual.

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4.9. Night Settings
Night functions allow changing the target
room temperature and the minimum ventila-
tion level when the night comes.
1. Select:
Main menu
Setup *
User
Day/Night
* A password may be required to access this menu.
Day Night Settings
Night SetPoint? Yes
Day Time 6:00A h:m
NightTime 6:00P h:m
Transition 60 min
2. Set the following parameters:
Night Set Point? — Select “Yes” to use a
different target temperature at night; select
“No” to disable this function.
Day Time — Set the time at which day set-
tings start being used. *This parameter is acces-
sible if a night function is enabled above.
Night Time — Set the time at which night
settings start being used. *This parameter is
accessible if a night function is enabled above.
Transition — If the night set point is enabled
above, a transition is made from one set point
to the other. Set this transition time to the
desired value.
4.10. Clean Mode
The clean mode is used to interrupt regular
operations of the controller when the room is
empty. When this mode is enabled, the con-
troller closes the tunnel door and the curtains.
It also makes the vent doors (inlets) go to
their “closed” position and then only provides
a minimum level of heat and a minimum level
of ventilation (optional). While the clean mode
is enabled, the letters “CLn” are shown on
the LED display.
Clean mode set point
In clean mode, the fans that are used to pro-
vide minimum ventilation and the heaters op-
erate according to the clean mode set point:
heaters turn on when the room temperature is
lower than the clean mode set point. Refer to
section 5.1 to adjust the clean mode set point.
Low temperature alarm
The controller can sound an alarm if the tem-
perature gets too low while the controller is
in clean mode. Refer to section 11.3 to set
the clean mode alarm limit.
1. Select:
Main menu
Clean Mode
* A password may be required to access this menu.
Clean Mode
Clean Mode Status: Off
Use Min Ventilation ? No
Detect Lo Temperature? Yes
2. Set the following parameters:
Clean mode status — Select “On” to enable
the clean mode; select “Off” to disable it.
Use minimum ventilation? — Select “Yes” to
activate minimum ventilation cycles during
the clean mode. In addition, if 0-10V fans
are used in minimum ventilation, these fans
will also run at minimum intensity while the
clean mode is on.
Detect low temperature? — Select “Yes” to
enable the low temperature alarm limit or
select “No” to disable this alarm condition.
4.8.2. Assigning Min. Vent. Relays
This procedure shows how to assign on/off
relays to minimum ventilation cycles. Cho-
sen relays will switch during the “On Time”
portion of minimum ventilation cycles. Refer
to section 6.1 for further information about
minimum ventilation cycles.
1. Select:
Main menu
Min. Vent.
MinV Relays*
* A password may be required to access this menu.
1 2 3 4 5
--- --- --- --- ---
6 7 8 9 10
--- --- --- --- ---
11 12 13 14 15
--- --- --- --- ---
16 17 18 19 20
--- --- --- --- ---
Min Vent. Relay Assignment
Use to navigate
2. Set the status of each relay: select “ “ if
the relay is used in minimum ventilation or
select “- - -” if it is not.
Relays 21-52 correspond to the relays of
an external relay panel (RP-16 or RP-32).

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4.12. Version
This menu shows the version number of your
controller program. This piece of information
is useful to get technical support.
1. Select:
Main menu
Setup *
User
Version
* A password may be required to access this
menu.
EXPERT WW
Software VX.X
Atm Advanced
Version :
Release :
Model :
4.11. Test Mode
The test mode is used to simulate tempera-
ture changes and to verify the controller’s
performances. When the test is enabled, all
outputs of the controller operate according
to the simulated temperature.
1. Select:
Main menu
Setup *
Test Mode
* A password may be required to access this menu.
Test mode
Test Mode Off
Temperature 72.3 °F
2. Set the following parameters:
Test Mode — Switch on the test mode status
and then set the simulated temperature to the
desired value.
The test automatically ends after 15 min-
utes of inactivity. It can also end sooner
by switching the test mode status back
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Outside set point — The controller can adjust
the moving speed of natural ventilation cur-
tains as a function of outside temperature.
When this function is used, the controller
refers to the outside temperature set point
to control the moving speed. Set the out-
side temperature to the desired value. *This
parameter is accessible if the outside temperature
sensor is enabled in section 4.7.1 and if the curtain
compensation is enabled in the Installation Setup
(section 4.5).
5.2. Static Pressure Set
Points
The high & low static pressure set points
are the limits above and below which
pressure-based air inlets (such as vent
doors or tunnel doors) open or close. The
controller allows using up to 3 different set
point groups; each group starts at a user-
defined fan stage. Refer to the Installation
Setup section of this manual to enable the de-
sired number of pressure set point groups.
1. Select:
Main menu
Set Points
Static Pressure*
Set Points
Use to navigate
Set Points
Low SP1 Set Point .100 “WC
High SP Set Point .140 “WC
Use at stage MinV
Low SP2 Set Point .060 “WC
High SP2 Set Point .090 “WC
Use at stage 3
Low SP3 Set Point .080 “WC
High SP3 Set Point .100 “WC
Use at stage 5
* This menu is accessible if at least one pressure-
based air inlet output is enabled in the Installation
Setup (sec. 4.5).
2. Set the following parameters:
Static pressure set points must be
defined separately for each program of
the controller.
Low / High SP#x Set Point — Set the low
and the high static pressure set point of
each group.
Use at stage — Set the fan stage at which
each pressure set point group starts being
used. Note that the 1st group automatically
starts in minimum ventilation (or at stage 1
if minimum ventilation is not used). Also note
that the controller automatically limits the
stage at which each group starts so that the
set point groups are activated one after the
other (in numerical order).
5. TEMPERATURE & SET
POINT SETTINGS
5.1. Temperature Set Point
The set point is a target temperature in the
room. The activation of most outputs of the
controller is based on this reference tem-
perature.
1. Select:
Main menu
Set Points
Temp.
Set Points
Use to navigate
Set Points
Current 75.5 °F
Day 70.0 °F
Night 75.5 °F
Clean Mode 35.0 °F
Outside 75.0 °F
Curve Offset 0.0 °F
2. Set the following parameters:
Set point settings are common to all
programs of the controller.
Current set point — This is the current tem-
perature set point in use. This value cannot
be changed; to modify the set point, change
the day or night set points below.
Day set point — Set the temperature set point
that is used during the day (this set point is
used all day long if the night set point is not
enabled). The controller can also change the
day set point automatically over time by us-
ing a curve (see section 5.3). *This parameter
can only be modied while the temperature curve is
inactive (sec. 5.3).
Night set point — A different temperature
set point can be used at night. The night set
point can be used to lower the target room
temperature for instance. The night set point
is relative to the day set point, which means
that it is automatically adjusted when the day
set point changes. Set the night set point to
the desired value. *This parameter is accessible
if the night set point is enabled (see section 4.9).
Clean mode set point — Select what is the
target room temperature while the controller
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5.3.2. Settings
1. Select:
Main menu
Set Point
SetP Curve*
* A password may be required to access this menu.
This menu is accessible if the temperature curve is
enabled in the Installation Setup (sec 4.5).
Cur. Day 0 day
Set Point 70.0 °F
day 1 78.0 °F
day 10 75.0 °F
day 15 70.0 °F
day 20 65.0 °F
day 25 63.0 °F
day 30 61.0 °F
day 35 60.0 °F
day 40 60.0 °F
day 45 60.0 °F
day 50 60.0 °F
Status Off
Temperature Curve Program 1
Use to navigate
The following parameters can only be
modified while the curve is off.
If the curve is running, it is still possible
to adjust the set point value of all curve
steps simultaneously with the curve
offset parameter (see sec. 5.3.3).
2. Set the following parameters:
Current day — This is the current age of the
animals. This value may be changed to move
backward or forward on the curve. A change
in the current day also changes the animal
age in the “Age & mortality” menu.
Set point — The day set point is displayed.
Day numbers — Set the day at which each
step starts. The day number refers to the
animal age. It is adjustable from -5 to 450
days. Negative values are used to prepare
the house before letting the animals enter.
*This parameter can only be modied while the
curve is disabled.
Temperature set points — Assign a temperature
set point to each step of the curve. *This param-
eter can only be modied while the curve is disabled or
with the curve offset function (sec. 5.3.3).
Status — Select “Yes” to activate the curve.
Once the curve is on, the controller auto-
matically adjusts the set point automatically
between consecutive points of the curve; for
this reason, curve steps cannot be modified
while the curve is running.
5.3. Temperature Curve
5.3.1. Principle of Operation
A curve is composed of 10 steps. Each step
specifies a day number and a temperature set
point for that day (the day number refers to
the animal age). Once the curve is activated,
the controller changes the set point every
hour in a linear fashion between consecutive
steps of the curve. When the last step is
reached, the controller keeps using the tem-
perature set point associated to that day.
Temperature
90.0
87.2
84.4
81.6
78.8
76.0
73.2
70.4
67.6
64.8
62.0
1 5 10 14 19 24 28 33 38 42 47 Day
Temperature
Set Point Curve
Notes
Certain restrictions apply to reduce the
risk of errors:
1. The highest possible day number is 450.
2. Decreasing day numbers is not allowed.
3. All ten steps must be specified. If you don’t
need ten different steps, repeat the last tem-
perature for each unnecessary step.
5.3.3. Modifying Curve Points
You can adjust the temperature set point as-
sociated to all curve points while the curve
is running.
1. Select:
Main menu
Set Points
Temp.
Set Points
Use to navigate
Set Points
Current 75.5 °F
Day 70.0 °F
Night 75.5 °F
Clean Mode 35.0 °F
Outside 75.0 °F
Curve Offset 0.0 °F
Temperature curve offset — Select the
number of degrees that need to be removed
or added to all set points of the temperature
curve (+/- 10°F). *This parameter is accessible if
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6. VENTILATION & COOLING
6.1. Minimum Ventilation
6.1.1. Minimum Ventilation Cycles
Definition: Minimum ventilation cycles are
activated when the room temperature is
lower than the start temperature of the first
fan stage. Running the fans even though
ventilation is not required for reducing the
room temperature is useful to reduce humidity
levels and supply oxygen to the room. It also
prevents the fans from freezing in winter.
Minimum Ventilation Timer: The minimum
ventilation timer is composed of an “On Time”
and of a “Cycle Time”. The fans run during
the “On Time” and then stop until the end of
the “Cycle Time”. This timer is common to all
programs of the controller.
Min.Vent
Fan Status
ON
OFF
Time
ON Time
Cycle Time
Minimum
Ventilation Timer
Minimum Ventilation Fans:
Minimum ventilation is ensured by a user-
defined selection of On/Off fans. Refer to
section 4.8.2 to select these fans.
Automatic Adjustment of the Minimum Ven-
tilation Level:
The controller can automatically increase
minimum ventilation rates over time by in-
creasing the “On Time” portion of minimum
ventilation cycles (refer to section 6.1.3).
6.1.2. Minimum Vent. Settings
1. Select:
Main menu
Min Vent.
Minimum Ventilation
Min Vent. Status On
Minimum Ventilation Timer
On time 15 sec
Cycle time 120 sec
2. Set the following parameters:
Minimum ventilation status — Select “On”
to use minimum ventilation cycles or select
“Off” to disable them.
On Time — Set the “On Time” of the minimum
ventilation timer. Note that if the minimum
ventilation curve is enabled, the controller
automatically defines this value as a function
of the animal age (see section 6.1.3).*This
parameter can only be modied while the curve is
inactive (sec. 6.1.3).
Cycle — Set the “Cycle Time” of the minimum
ventilation timer. Note that the “Cycle Time”
must be longer than the “On Time”.
6.1.3. Minimum Ventilation Curve
The controller can automatically adjust the
“On Time” portion of the minimum ventilation
timer with time. The minimum ventilation
curve is composed of 10 steps and each
step associates an “On Time” with an animal
age. Once the curve is enabled, the controller
changes “On Time” portion of the minimum
ventilation cycles every hour in a linear fash-
ion between consecutive steps of the curve.
When it reaches the last step, the controller
keeps using the last “On Time” associated
with that day.
3:05
2:48
2:31
2:14
1:57
1:40
1:23
1:06
0:49
0:33
0:15
Min. Ventilation
On Time Curve
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 DAYS
ON TIME
Notes: Certain restrictions apply to reduce
the risk of errors:
a) The highest possible day number is 450.
b) Decreasing day numbers is not allowed.
c) All ten steps must be specified. If you don’t
need 10 different steps, repeat the last “On
Time” for each unnecessary step.
1. Select:
Main menu
Min. Vent.
Vent Curve*
* A password may be required to access this menu.
Cur. Day 0 day
On Time 15 sec
day 1 15 sec
day 10 15 sec
day 15 15 sec
day 20 15 sec
day 25 15 sec
day 30 15 sec
day 35 15 sec
day 40 15 sec
day 45 15 sec
day 50 15 sec
Status Off
Minimum Vent Curve Program 1
Use to navigate
The following parameters can only be
modified while the curve is off.
2. Set the following parameters:
(Refer to the previous section to get further informa-
tion on these parameters)
Current day — This is the current age of the
animals. This value may be changed to move
backward or forward on the curve. A change
in the current day also changes the animal
age in the “Age & mortality” menu.
On Time — The current minimum ventilation
fan “On Time” is displayed.
Day numbers — Set the day at which each
step starts. The day number refers to the
animal age and it is adjustable from -5 to 450
days. Negative values are used to prepare the
house before letting the animals enter. *This
parameter can only be modied while the curve is
disabled.
On Time — Assign a minimum ventilation “On
Time” to each step of the curve. *This parameter
can only be modied while the curve is disabled.
Status — Select “On” to activate the curve.
Once the curve is on, the controller automati-
cally adjusts the “On Time” of minimum venti-
lation cycles between consecutive points of
the curve; for this reason, curve steps cannot
be modified while the curve is running.

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6.2. Fan Stages
6.2.1. Principle of Operation
6.2.1.1. Operation of Fan Stages
The controller has 12 fan stages which op-
erate in a sequence to increase the level of
ventilation as the room temperature increases.
Each stage can activate on/off outputs and a
combination of timer relays for cooling pur-
poses. A fan stage is activated when the room
temperature reaches its start temperature
and is disabled when the room temperature
decreases to its stop temperature.
Operating Diagram
of Fan Stages
Room
T°
Set Point
Stage x
Stop T°
Stg x
Stg y
Stage y
Stop T°
Stage x
Start T°
Stage y
Start T°
Ventilation
Level
Start temperatures of fan stages are defined
with respect to the set point and with respect
to each other. This means that when one of
these values is adjusted, all the consecutive
values are adjusted by the same amount. For
example, if the set point is increased by 1°F,
the start temperature of all fan stages will be
increased by the same amount.
Timer-based relays in fan stages
Fan stages can activate relays that operate
following a timer (On and Off Times). This is
useful to activate misting units in timer mode
while a specific fan stage is active. Refer to
section 4.8 to enable timer-based relays.
6.2.2. Stage 1 Ramping
The controller can gradually increase (or de-
crease) the running time of the fans to smooth
out the transition from the minimum ventila-
tion cycle to full operation of stage 1 fans.
Room
Temp.
Run
Time
OnTime
=
Cycle
Time
On
Time Min. Vent.
Stage 1 Diff.
Stage 1 Ramping
At room temperatures at or below the set
point, the controller operates the fans of
stage 1 according to the minimum ventila-
tion cycle.
If the room temperature rises above the set
point, a new “On Time” is calculated periodi-
cally as the temperature increases to allow
a smooth progression (from point A to point
B) up to full operation of the fans when the
set point + differential is reached (when the
“Off Time” becomes less than 15 seconds, it
is fixed at 15 seconds until the temperature
has reached the set point + differential. At
that point, the fans of stage 1 operate con-
tinuously).
If the room temperature decreases 0.3°F
below the set point + differential, the “On
Time” value of the minimum ventilation cycle
decreases gradually from a value equal to
the total “Cycle Time” (point C) towards the
regular “On Time”.
Ramping Settings: To use the ramping func-
tion, enable the “Ramping on stage 1” function in
the Installation Setup (section 4.5) and adjust
the differential of stage 1 in section 6.2.3.
6.2.3. Fan Stage Settings
1. Select:
Main menu
Start/Stop*
Fan Stages
* A password may be required to access this menu.
Fan Stage Start / Stop
Use to navigate
Stage 1 Start 70.0 °F
Stop 69.0 °F
Differential 2.0 °F
Stage 2 Start 72.0 °F
Stop 71.0 °F
Stage 3 Start 74.0 °F
Stop 73.0 °F
On Time 0:15 m:s
Off Time 5:15 m:s
Stage 4 Start 76.0 °F
Stop 75.0 °F
Stage 5 Start 78.0 °F
Stop 77.0 °F
2. Set the following parameters:
(Refer to the previous section to get further informa-
tion on these parameters)
Start & Stop temperatures — Set the start
and stop temperatures of each fan stage.
The minimum difference between two
consecutive start temperatures is of
0.5 °F (0.3 °C).
The start temperature of a fan stage
must be greater value than its stop
temperature.
Differential — The differential is the tem-
perature difference between the moment the
Stage 1 start running in timer mode (stage 1
ramping) and the moment they run continu-
ously. Refer to the diagram in section 6.2.2.
The differential can be adjusted between
1.0°F and 10.0°F (0.6°C and 5.6°C). *This
parameter is accessible if the ramping option is
enabled in the Installation Setup (section 4.5).
Timer — If timer-based relays are assigned to
some fan stages (sec. 4.8), set the “On Time”
and the “Off Time” of each timer-based relay.
These “On & Off Times” can be adjusted from
0 to 15 minutes in increments of 15 seconds.