IMC Eagle 2 SUN CONTROL User manual

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SERVICE AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Product # SOLR-2ELC-10 (pictured)
EAGLE 2 SUN CONTROL
DIFFERENTIAL TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER
EAGLE 2 SUN CONTROL
DIFFERENTIAL TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER
IMC LCD MASTER DIGITAL DISPLAY PANEL
for REMOTE indication
IMC LCD MASTER DIGITAL DISPLAY PANEL
for REMOTE indication
PG 1 PG 2
PG 3 PG4
SYSTEM OVERRIDE MESSAGES FLASH on the LOWER LCD LINE as follows:
OPERATION- LCD DISPLAY
The LCD display has 2 lines of 20 characters each. The first line permanently displays the COLLECTOR and
the STORAGE temperatures. The second line can be paged by pressing the button located just below the
LCD display. The following 4 pages display all system information including OVERRIDE messages.
MAIN FEATURES
- Microprocessor
- Large easy to read 40 character
- Plugin adapter REMOTE DISPLAY
- Fault LED indicators
- PC Serial DATA port with built in transmitter
- Long-term diagnostics
- Fast and easy
- Electrostatic
- True one HP
- Polyester coated 16 gage
accuracy and
dependability with ambient
operation from -10 to 120 F
(20x2) back light LCD
display
for IMC’s monitor and
indicator for distances up to 150 feet with a CAT-5 cable.
for quick servicing and diagnostics.
for up to 500
foot long cable for ease in remote startup and diagnostics.
Full industrial isolation is available for safe PC interface.
and PC data logging using “Terminal”
software that is included with Windows OS.
installation with screw-less sensor terminals
and easy access for all other wiring.
discharge protected.
Hi-Reliability relay operation.
rugged steel enclosure.
showing every parameter measured and controlled
by the microprocessor.
°
- Industrial Rated 400 °F(204°C) 10 K thermistors
- Two additional auxiliary Thermistor inputs
- Selectable Overrides low temperature Shut down Freeze protection SAFE
with +/- 1 °F accuracy.
which can be located up to 1000’ away.
for or modes for operation.

OPERATION-CONTROLLER
TEMPERATURE DIFFERENCE CONTROL-
HIGH LIMIT CONTROL
LOW TEMPERATURE SHUT DOWN OVERRIDE-
FREEZE PROTECTION OVERRIDE-
DATA PORT-
When the temperature difference between the sensor in the solar
collector and the sensor in the storage tank exceeds the “temperature difference” dialed in the controller, the PUMP
relay will actuate after a 30 second delay. The BLUE LED indicator will also turn on. If the temperature difference
decreases and falls below 4 F (2.2 C), the PUMP relay and the BLUE LED indicator will turn off with out delay.
- If the temperature in the storage tank exceeds the HI-LIMIT dialed setting, the PUMP
relay will be turned OFF without delay regardless of the status of the “temperature difference” that exists between
the STORAGE tank and the solar COLLECTOR. The BLUE LED indicator will also turn be turned OFF. Should the
storage tank temperature fall 4 degrees below the setting in the HI-LIMT, the controller will then resume normal
operation. The PUMP relay will always have a 30 second delay before actuation into the ON position and the BLUE
LED will always show its STATUS condition.
This feature is available to prevent the system from operating at
low outdoor temperatures. If this feature is enabled normal operation will stop when the COLLECTOR temperature
falls below 50 degrees F. The
a jumper must be placed
onto the jumper pins marked “LO’ on the circuit board.
This feature is available to prevent a non-drain back “water ” system from
freezing when the outdoor temperature drops too low.
Requires an IMC-Data port/RS232 ADAPTER. This will allow interface to a standard PC serial port.
The ADAPTER can further accept a serial/USB converter to connect directly to PC or Laptops that only have USB
ports. If wireless operation is desired for short distances, BLUE TOOTH transceiver can also be connected. The
rate at which the data is sent from the EAGLE solar controller is determined by a jumper in the controller as show in
the CONTROLLER diagram. If the jumper is placed in position labeled “2S”, one complete line of “Total system
information” to the PC every 2 seconds which is necessary when performing diagnostics or a system startup. If the
same jumper is placed in position labeled ”6M’, then DATA will be sent every 6 minutes. This will allow a more
suitable data-send rate for long term DATA LOGGING, specially when storing the data in a “CAPTURE” file set up in
the PC “Terminal” communications program such as “Hyper Terminal” or “Terminal”.
PUMP relay will then be turned off. Normal control operation will not resume until
the COLLECTOR temperature returns to 70 degrees or above. To enable this feature,
Only ONE of these two override features can be enabled.
only
If this feature is enabled normal operation will stop when the
COLLECTOR temperature falls below 37 degrees F. The PUMP relay will then be turned on until the COLLECTOR
temperature reaches 52 degrees. Normal control operation will resume above this temperature. To enable this
feature, a jumper must be placed onto the jumper pins marked “FZ’ on the circuit board. Only ONE of these two
override features can be enabled.
An can also be connected to the DATA PORT. It has an RJ-45
jack and is supplied with a 3 foot long cable that can be substituted with a standard CAT5 cable with a maximum
length of 150 feet and are available at most retail stores. The display panel also has a A PEAK RESET button
located on the side to reset previous STORAGE temperature peaks.
Information displayed is as follows:
SAMPLE DATA PORT PRINT
IMC LCD MASTER DIGITAL DISPLAY PANEL
LCD MASTER DISPLAY PANEL
Pg1 COLLECTOR TEMPERATURE
STORAGE TEMPERATURE
DIFFERENTIAL CONTROL SETTING
HI LIMIT CONTROL SETTING
PUMP STATUS
UPPER LIMIT STATUS
PEAK HI= MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE
PEAK LO= MINIMUM TEMPERATURE
AUXILIARY SENSORS 1 AND 2
°°
RUNTIME COLL-T STOR-T DIFF-T HILI-T AUX-1 AUX-2 PUMP UPLim FAULT
0:09 25.9 73.7 08.0 110.0 212.2 205.4 OFF OFF LO-TMP->OFF
0:00 OPEN.S 73.9 08.0 110.0 212.8 205.4 OFF OFF SENS!, PmpSW! O
0:00 -16.0 74.7 08.0 110.0 25.9 184.6 ON OFF FREZE-PMP->ON
0:00 74.9 08.0 110.0 25.9 154.6 OFF OFF
0:09 125.9 73.7 08.0 110.0 212.2 205.4 ON OFF S
0:10 25.9 73.7 08.0 110.0 212.8 205.4 ON OFF PmpSW!
SHRT.S
0:09 125.9 173.7 08.0 173.0 112.2 95.4 OFF ON Storage reached UPPER LIMIT
ystem collecting solar HEAT
System in LO TEMP shut down PUMP->OFF
Pump switch ON
pen sensor, pump switch OFF
System in Freeze protect mode
Shorted sensor->System OFF
PUMP->ON
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The Master LCD has a second page which will
Display the auxiliary sensor temperatures in page 2.
To select page two press the PAGE/RESET button
on the side of the LCD display momentarily. The
Auxiliary sensor will be displayed after two seconds.
To RESET the STORED PEAK temperatures of the
storage tank press and hold for 6 seconds The
PAGE/RESET button.The current temperatures will
appear after the button is released. The Master LCD
display is updated every two seconds.
Industrial Rated 400 °F(204°C) 10K IMC thermistors have +/- 1 °F accuracy. When installed, they will not exceed ONE
degree of additional error for cable distances up to 1000 feet of 18ga.; 700 feet of 20ga. or 500 feet of 22ga..
- The power terminals are for 120 vac operation. They accept gages from 14ga. to 18ga. The
power RELAY is rated for 20 Amps and is designed to connect directly to PUMPS or FANS not exceeding a total of 1hp. A 30 amp
relay option is available.
MOUNTING- The Eagle line of SOLAR controllers are designed to be mounted indoors, protected from the weather.
Use #10 screws to mount to walls.
POWER WIRING - Hard wired models are designed for 120 vac operation. All wiring is to be done in accordance with local codes.
Models supplied with line cords and receptacles are to be connected directly to power outlets with out the use of extension cords.
SENSOR INSTALLATION AND WIRING- Sensor installation should be in a manner as to permit proper sensor contact of the areas
to be measured. Shield and/or insulate the sensors to prevent them from being affected by the surrounding ambient temperatures.
Sensor wiring installed outdoors must be rated for OUTDOOR use.
Please consult local, State and federal codes for proper grounding.
SETTING UP A PC- All the EAGLE Solar controllers can be connected to the serial port of a PC or Laptop computers. An IMC DATA
PORT/RS232 adapter is required. The maximum recommended adapter cable length is 500 feet. All Windows operating systems
have a communications programs such at “TERMINAL or HYPER-TERMINAL” which are used to receive and/or CAPTURE data
from the PC serial ports. This feature is “EXTREMELY” valuable in starting up newly installed SOLAR systems. Long term Data
logging is now possible which can be very useful in service and diagnostics of intermittent malfunctions. Complete “system status”
including Temperature is presented in a line by line format including time information. Please visit our website for detailed operating
instruction at
In applications were the PC interface is going to be permanent it is recommended that an IMC serial “ISOLATED” communication
adapter be used in order to protect your PC from damaging weather related high voltage surges.
PG 2
STATUS INDICATION LEDS
SENSOR SCREW-LESS TERMINALS
- There are four status indication LEDS. The GREEN LED indicates that the microprocessor is
POWERED and the SOLAR controller is running. The BLUE LED indicates PUMP operation. If lighted the PUMP is operating and
solar energy is being stored in the STORAGE tank. The AMBER LED indicates if the UPPER LIMIT Temperature in the storage has
been exceeded. The RED LED indicates if there is a fault condition. The conditions that can cause the fault LED to turn ON are as
follows: OPEN or SHORTED or OUT of RANGE TEMPERATURE SENSORS, PUMP SWITCH “NOT” in AUTO POSITION and
internal component MALFUNCTIONS. The Red LED will always be FLASHING when the FAULT indication is ON
- The BLUE screw-less block has 9 terminals. They accept from
18ga. to 22ga. For efficient and reliable wire installation, strip 3/8” (slightly shorter than block width) of insulation from an
wire end. Use a strip tool that will the conductors. If wire is solid, make sure that the tip is not pinched or
deformed so that it will fit into the terminal hole easily. If the wire is stranded, make sure the strands are . Guide the
wire tip carefully into the terminal hole while depressing the ORANGE button directly over the hole. Pushing with your finger works,
if adjacent wires are kept from sliding out. It is easiest to insert one wire at a time using a flat blade screwdriver to depress the
appropriate button but slip off and damage any circuit components. If the wire is stranded, pay careful attention that
.
It is recommended in today’s Radio interference “RICH” environment that all sensor wiring be shielded.
The SHIELD must be brought to the shield grounding terminal located to the right of the COL sensor screw-less terminals as shown in the
controller layout diagram. For ease of shield installation, insert one short wire in the shield terminal labeled “SHLD” and connect all the
shields together with a “wire-nut”or other reliable means. Ungrounded shields may result in damage to the Solar controller circuits. The
shield requires grounding at the controller side ONLY. DO NOT attempt to ground the collector panel with the sensor shield.
COLLECTOR GROUNDING- The Solar collector panel array “must be GROUNDED’ directly to an earth ground line . This is necessary
to prevent damage from nearby lightening strikes which induce very “DAMAGING” high voltages in all nearby ungrounded metallic
surfaces.
solid or stranded wire
undamaged not nick
tightly twisted
Do not all the
strands are in the terminal properly
SENSORS -
POWER AND RELAY TERMINALS
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INSTALLATION
All connections exposed to the weather must be made with
waterproof “outdoor” rated connectors.
Listed below are a few
suggested wire part numbers. Wire selected must also meet local codes and be rated for indoor/outdoor use by its manufacturer.
1) “PLTC” Belden # 9322 (22ga) or 9320 (20ga) Best specifications
2) “Control” Belden # 8761 (22ga) or 8762 (20ga) Better specifications
3) “Audio” Belden # 9451-10 Black (22ga) Acceptable specifications
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Product # SOLR-2EHW-20 With Conduit Holes for Hard Wiring
Product # SOLR-1ELC-10, -15 With Line Cord & Receptacle
RELAY (PUMP)
OVERRIDE SWITCH
AUT- NORMAL SETTING
RJ-45
DATA PORT
REMOTE DISPLAY
OR
COMPUTER RS232
UPDATE INTERVAL
6 MIN. 2 SEC.
:
DIFFERENTIAL
DIAL-ADJ.
KNOB STYLE VARIES
RELAY (PUMP/FAN)
CM- 120VAC 10%
NO- 20A / 1HP LOAD
NC- 10A / 1/4HP
:
±
FOUR ½” CONDUIT
HOLES HERE & SIDES
MOUNT ENCLOSURE WITH 2 #10 SCREWS SPACED 5.25 IN.
20AMP POWER
COPPER JUMPER
CIRCUIT POWER (2.4W)
EG- EARTH GROUND
N- NEUTRAL (WHT)
L - 120VAC 10% (BLK)
:
±
POWER WIRING:
USE 12 TO 18 GA.
PER LOCAL CODES
HIGH LIMIT DIAL-ADJ.
KNOB STYLE VARIES
TEMPERATURE
SENSORS (4)
SHD- CABLE SHIELDS
COL- COLLECTOR
STO- STORAGE
AX1 & 2- OPTIONAL
PRESS ORANGE
BUTTON TO OPEN
HOLE FOR WIRE
(22 TO 18 GA)
:
OVERRIDE JUMPERS: (ONE OR NONE)
FZ- FREEZE PROTECT (37 ON 52 OFF)
LO- LOW LIMIT COL (50 OFF 70 ON)
PR# SOLR-2EHW-20
HIGH LIMIT DIAL-ADJ.
KNOB STYLE VARIES
POWER INPUT/OUTPUT
120VAC 10% 50/60 HZ
:
±
CORD WITH 5-15P PLUG
10 A (18AWG CORD)
13 A (16AWG CORD)
15 A (14AWG CORD)
6½FTLG.
PR# SOLR-2ELC
MOUNT ENCLOSURE WITH 2 #10 SCREWS SPACED 5.25 IN.
RECEPTACLE 5-15R
SWITCHED UNFUSED
15 A (1HP) MAX. PER
CORD RATING
:
DIFFERENTIAL
DIAL-ADJ.
KNOB STYLE VARIES
SPECIFICATIONS
Input Power: 2 Watts @ 120 vac
Output Relay: NO Contact; 20A ,
or 1 HP @ 120 VAC,
with 30 sec ON delay
NC contacts; 10A or 1/3 HP
is option30 amp relay
Optional: power receptacle and
cord for line-voltage operation.
Differential: 8/4 to 24/4 F
High Limit: 110 to 200 F
Accuracy: +/- 1 F
Environmental: -10 to 120 F
0 to 95% RH
Temperature Sensors: 10K @ 25C/77 F
Dimensions 5.00”W x 6.00”H x 2.50”Deep
°
°
°
°
°
CONTROLLERS: PRODUCT #
With line cord & receptacle - 10 amp rated - SOLR-2ELC-10
- 15 amp rated - SOLR-2ELC-15
With conduit holes for permanent wiring - 20 amp rated - SOLR-2EHW-20
- 30 amp rated - SOLR-2EHW-30

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ACTUAL SIZE DISPLAYACTUAL SIZE DISPLAY
ACCESSORIES:
THERMISTOR TEMPERATURE SENSORS:
Bolt-on style -SOLR-TS02
Screw-on 1/2” hex plug style -SOLR-TS03
Immersion style with 1/4NPT fitting - 4” long -SOLR-TS04
(or 1/2”) - 8” long -SOLR-TS05
longer are available- special request
for temperature and status -SOLR-RD80
80 characters (4x20) 1/4” character height. Includes a 3’ foot cable with an
RJ-45 connector that connects directly to the EAGLE controller**.
LCD MASTER DIGITAL DISPLAY PANEL

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PC interface Data Port Adapter RS232- non isolated -SOLR-DA10
Includes 6’ foot cable w/RJ45 connector and Electronics . It Connects directly to the EAGLE controller
and permits serial PC communication at 2400 BAUD rate**.
------ isolated -SOLR-DA20 (3000volt isolation) Not Available at this time
**
Do not attempt to connect any ETHERNET and/or other foreign devices to the RJ45 ports
of all the IMC CONTROLLERS and accessories. This will result in damage to the connected equipment.
Only devices specifically designed by IMC Instruments should be connect to these ports.
* Prices subject to change without notice 02-27-2007
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Rev.