Munters Element Instruction manual

Manual for use and maintenance
Element
Climate Controller
Ag/MIS/UmGb-2672-12/18 Rev 1.0
P/N: 117584
Element
Controller

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Element
Manual for use and maintenance
Rev 1.0 03/2019
This manual for use and maintenance is an integral part of the apparatus together with the attached
technical documentation.
This document is destined for the user of the apparatus: it may not be reproduced in whole or in part,
committed to computer memory as a file or delivered to third parties without the prior authorization of
the assembler of the system.
Munters reserves the right to effect modifications to the apparatus in accordance with technical and
legal developments.

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Table of Contents
1INTRODUCTION ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6
1.1 Disclaimer-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6
1.2 Introduction----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6
1.3 Notes ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6
2PRECAUTIONS----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------7
2.1 Grounding------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7
2.2 Checking the Battery Level-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7
2.3 Filtering-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7
2.4 Frequency Inverters------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 7
3INTRODUCTION TO THE ELEMENT------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 9
3.1 General Description---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9
3.1.1 Features ................................................................................................................................... 9
3.1.2 Capabilities............................................................................................................................. 9
3.2 Components--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9
3.3 Environmental Protection--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10
4ELEMENT INTERFACE ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 11
4.1 Key Board---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11
4.2 Main Screen ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12
4.3 Front and Side Toggle Switches------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 13
4.4 Main Menu ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14
5UNIT INSTALLATION ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16
5.1 Mounting the Unit------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 16
5.1.1 Grounding and Shielded Wiring...................................................................................... 17
5.1.2 Installation and Electrical Connections............................................................................ 17
5.2 Wiring Diagrams-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 17
5.2.1 Element to Communicator 2 .............................................................................................. 18
5.2.2 Element to Element Extensions........................................................................................... 18
5.2.3 Element to Relays................................................................................................................. 20
5.2.3.1 Relay Wiring ..................................................................................................................... 21
5.2.3.2 Configuring the Relays ..................................................................................................... 24
5.2.4 Element to Outputs/Inputs ................................................................................................. 25
5.2.4.1 Analog Output / Digital Input Wiring ............................................................................. 25
5.2.4.2 Configuring the Analog Output Devices ......................................................................... 26
5.2.4.3 Configuring the Digital Sensors........................................................................................ 27

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5.2.5 Humidity and Temperature Sensors ................................................................................. 27
5.2.5.1 Sensor Wiring ................................................................................................................... 28
5.2.5.2 Potentiometer Wiring........................................................................................................ 29
5.2.5.3 Placing the Analog Input Jumpers.................................................................................... 29
5.2.5.4 Configuring the Analog Sensors...................................................................................... 31
5.2.5.5 Defining the Temperature Sensors ................................................................................... 31
5.2.5.6 Humidity Configuration .................................................................................................... 32
5.2.6 TRIAC Setup.......................................................................................................................... 33
5.2.6.1 TRIAC Wiring .................................................................................................................... 33
5.2.6.2 Configuring the TRIAC Variable Speed Fans.................................................................. 34
5.3 Timers-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 35
6TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 38
7BASIC SETUP----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 40
7.1 Defining the General Settings ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 40
7.2 Defining the Group Settings-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 41
7.3 Defining the Expected Animal Weights-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 42
7.4 Viewing the Element Version------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 42
8SAVING AND LOADING SETTINGS-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 43
8.1 Saving Settings------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 43
8.2 Loading Settings --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 44
8.3 Resetting the Element to Default Settings----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 44
8.4 Upgrading the Product Software---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 44
9TEMPERATURE SETTINGS----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 45
9.1 What is the Temperature Curve------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 45
9.2 Configuring the Temperature Curve --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 46
10 FAN AND VENTILATION------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 48
10.1 Defining the Fan Air Capacity---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 48
10.2 Levels of Ventilation-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 48
10.2.1 Understanding Levels of Ventilation................................................................................. 48
10.2.2 Ventilation Guidelines......................................................................................................... 49
10.2.3 Configuring the Levels of Ventilation................................................................................ 51
11 MINIMUM VENTILATION---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 53
11.1 Basic Ventilation --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 53
11.1.1 How does Basic Ventilation Work? ................................................................................. 53
11.1.2 Configuring Basic Minimum Ventilation .......................................................................... 53
11.2 Soft Minimum Ventilation -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 54
11.2.1 How does Soft Minimum Ventilation Work.................................................................... 54
11.2.2 Configuring Soft Minimum Ventilation............................................................................. 55
11.3 Ventilation by Weight --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 56

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11.3.1 How Does Ventilation by Weight Work ......................................................................... 56
11.3.2 Configuring Ventilation by Weight................................................................................... 57
11.3.3 Ventilation By Weight Alarm ............................................................................................. 59
12 INLET AND CURTAIN VENTILATION ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 60
12.1 Calibrating the Opening/Closing-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 60
12.1.1 Using a Potentiometer......................................................................................................... 60
12.1.2 Using Time............................................................................................................................. 61
12.2 Control Method---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 62
12.2.1 Position Control.................................................................................................................... 62
12.2.2 Pressure Control ................................................................................................................... 63
12.2.3 Temperature Control ........................................................................................................... 65
13 COOLING FUNCTIONS------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 67
13.1 Cooling Principles------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 67
13.2 Configuring the Cooling ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 67
14 HEATING FUNCTIONS--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 69
14.1 Heating Principles------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 69
14.2 Standard (On/Off) Heating-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 69
14.3 Analog Controlled Heating --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 70
15 CALIBRATION--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 73
15.1 Calibrating the Inlets and Curtains------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 73
15.2 Calibrating the Humidity and Temperature Sensors----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 73
15.3 Calibrating the Water Meter------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 74
16 ALARMS-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 75
16.1 Setting the Alarm Parameters ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 75
16.2 Alarm Reset ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 76
17 MONITORING FUNCTIONS---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 78
17.1 Viewing the Temperature Data-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 78
17.2 Viewing the Humidity Data---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 78
17.3 Viewing the Water History----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 78
17.4 Viewing the Heater History---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 78
17.5 Viewing the Alarm History------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 78
17.6 Viewing the Event History ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 79
17.7 Monitoring the Current Sense ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 79
18 WARRANTY------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 81

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1Introduction
1.1 Disclaimer
Munters reserves the right to make alterations to specifications, quantities, dimensions etc. for production
or other reasons, subsequent to publication. The information contained herein has been prepared by
qualified experts within Munters. While we believe the information is accurate and complete, we make
no warranty or representation for any particular purposes. The information is offered in good faith and
with the understanding that any use of the units or accessories in breach of the directions and warnings
in this document is at the sole discretion and risk of the user.
1.2 Introduction
Congratulations on your excellent choice of purchasing an Element Controller!
In order to realize the full benefit from this product it is important that it is installed, commissioned and
operated correctly. Before installation or using the fan, this manual should be studied carefully. It is also
recommended that it is kept safely for future reference. The manual is intended as a reference for
installation, commissioning and day-to-day operation of the Munters Controllers.
1.3 Notes
Date of release: Jan 2018
Munters cannot guarantee to inform users about the changes or to distribute new manuals to them.
All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced in any manner whatsoever without the
expressed written permission of Munters. The contents of this manual are subject to change without
notice.

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2Precautions
•Grounding
•Checking the Battery Level
•Filtering
•Frequency Inverters
2.1 Grounding
•Always connect temperature and sensor shields to earth ground. Avoid mixing high voltage
wiring with sensor and low voltage wiring.
•Keep the controller as far as possible from heavy contactor boxes and other sources of
electrical interference.
•Do not connect communication wire shields, which go from one house to another at both
ends. Connect them at one end only. Connection at both ends can cause ground loop
currents to flow, which reduce reliability.
•The COM connection for communications is not the shield wire. The COM, RX and TX wires
must connect to each other at all controllers.
2.2 Checking the Battery Level
Check the battery once a year. The output must be 2.7 volts (minimum). Authorized personnel only must
replace the battery if the output is below the minimum required level or every five years.
2.3 Filtering
If this installation includes a power inverter to drive variable speed fans, install an EMI filter in front of
the inverter, according to the specifications provided by the inverter manufacturer. Refer to the inverter
documentation.
2.4 Frequency Inverters
Frequency inverters can cause severe electrical and electromagnetic interference. Therefore, when
employing a frequency inverter, it is critical that you carefully follow the manufacturer's installation
instructions.
In particular, verify:
•that the cable shielding between the inverter and any motor meets industry standards
•proper grounding of the inverter's chassis and motor power cable
•proper grounding of low voltage cable shield wire
•that the controller and inverter cables are kept in separate conduits or wire bundles

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1. Controller
2. Inverter
3. Place the controller at least five meters from the inverter.

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3Introduction to the Element
The following section provides an introduction to the Element Controller units.
•General Description
•Components
•Environmental Protection
3.1 General Description
Element is a standalone controller for swine barns. Employing a new hardware package, all
programming and relay connections can be carried out from a single controller. As an option, users can
install extension units.
Element’s color screen and software package enables convenient configuration. Real time alarms are
provided 24/7. Element supports a range of analog and digital devices.
3.1.1 FEATURES
•Easy programming •Relay, potentiometer, and 0 – 10 volt
control over devices
•Graphic user interface screens •Swift device and feature selection
•USB data port •Large numeric keypad
•Extensive history of events & alarms •Data collection
•Real time visual outlook •PC communication
3.1.2 CAPABILITIES
•Minimum Ventilation
•Ventilation
•Static Pressure Ventilation
•Inlet and Curtain Control
•Humidity Treatment
•Heating
•Cooling
•Alarm Management
3.2 Components
•Element
•Extension Box (optional)
•Comm-Box and Communicator / Communicator 2 (optional)
The following diagrams illustrate sample Element – Extension networks.

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Figure 1: Element – Extension – Communicator 2 Network
Figure 1 key
1 Communicator 2 5 Cell messages
2 Internet access 6 PC
3 Alarms 7 Element
4 Voice messages 8 Extension Unit (up to three)
Figure 2: Element – Extension – Comm-Box Network
Figure 2 key
1 Communicator (option) 4 PC
2 Internet access 5 Element unit
3 Comm-Box unit 6 Extension Units (up to three)
3.3 Environmental Protection
Recycle raw materials instead of disposing as waste. The controller, accessories and
packaging should be sorted for environmental-friendly recycling. The plastic
components are labeled for categorized recycling.

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4Element Interface
•Key Board
•Main Screen
•Front Switches
•Main Menu
4.1 Key Board
Table 1: Keyboard Functions
Menu Press this button to go to the Element menus (refer to Main
Menu, page 14).
Arrows Press arrow keys to navigate through the windows.
+/-Press the +/- key to switch between options (for example
ventilation cycle options).
Enter Press Enter to confirm entries (for example, after changing a
growth date, press Enter) and to access menu items.
Numeric
Pad
Press Number keys to enter numerical data.

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Delete The 'Delete' key erases typing mistakes.
Help Press Help to go to the Set windows. Set windows display
additional parameters used to "fine tune" a function.
NOTE Only selected functions have Set parameters.
•Main Screen
Screen
area
Graphic
Description
Room This screen displays the room
number, Element mode (for
example Hog), and the growth
day.
NOTE The mode is TBD.
Temperature
data
This screen displays the average
temperature (last 24 hours), the
current temperature, and the
outside temperature.
NOTE The outside temperature
appears on if a temperature
sensor is designated to
measure the outside
temperature.

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Screen
area
Graphic
Description
Vent data The vent screen shows the current
ventilation level, the lowest and
highest possible level of
ventilation, the maximum amount
of air supplied by the fans, the
amount of time (in seconds) until
the ventilation cycle switches on or
off, and the current static pressure.
Temperature
sensor
This screen displays the current
temperature reading of active
sensors. A house symbol means
that this sensor's data is used to
calculate ventilation data.
Curtain/Inlet This screen displays the current
position of the houses curtains and
inlets.
Sensor/
Relay
Devices
This screen displays:
•The current humidity level
•Total number of gallons
•Number of defined heaters
that are operating
•Cooling status
•Number of defined stir fans
that are operating
•Number of defined fan that
are operating
•Number of defined timers that
are operating
Alarms This screen displays any current
alarms.
CAUTION
In case of an alarm, a blinking message appears on the main screen in addition to the
siren. Resetting the alarm is possible, but it only stops the siren and not the screen
message. To stop the message, the problem must be addressed.
NOTE If communication is off, Element does not accumulate history data.
4.2 Front Switches
•On the front panel are eight relay toggle switches. These switches set the relay control to On,
Off, and Auto. When you change the position of a switch, a screen appears. The toggle
switched moved is outlined.
oPress Enter to approve the position change.

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oMove the switch back to its original position to cancel the change.
4.3 Main Menu
Table 2 and Table 3 detail the complete Element main menu structure. The menu has two levels.
1. Press the left/right arrow keys to scroll between menus.
2. Press Enter to use the menu's items.
3. To enter the second level, scroll to System Menu and press Enter.
Table 2: Menu (Level One)
Control
Management
History
System
Temperature Curve Alarm Reset Temperature Levels of Ventilation
Min/Max Levels Group Settings Humidity Calibration
Humidity Alarm Settings Water Installation
Static Pressure Animal Weight Heaters General
Heaters Current Sense Alarms
Cooling Save Settings Events
Timers Load Settings

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Table 3: Menu (Level Two)
System
Levels of Ventilation
Calibration
Installation
General
Ventilation levels Temperature &
Humidity
Relays General Settings
Inlet & Curtain Levels Static Pressure Analog Sensors About
Water Digital Sensors
Inlet & Curtain
Opening/Closing Time
Analog Output
TRIAC
Temperature Definition
Inlet & Curtain Setup
Fan Air Capacity

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5Unit installation
The following sections detail how to mount and wire the Element and define external devices.
NOTE Munters recommends that a trained technician perform the following operations.
•Mounting the Unit
•Wiring Diagrams
•Timers
5.1 Mounting the Unit
•Grounding and Shielded Wiring
•Installation and Electrical Connections
CAUTION
These units must be installed by an authorized electrician. Disconnect the power to avoid
electrical shock and damage.
CAUTION
To avoid exposing the controllers to harmful gases or high humidity, it is recommended
to install it in the service room.
NOTE Installation Category (Over voltage Category) II
•The power supply to the controller should be protected by 1 amps circuit breaker.
•All electrical connections should comply with National Electrical code (NEC).
1. Using the four supplied clips and screws, mount the Element.
2. Drill holes at bottom of the box and place cable holders.
3. Place the required cables through the cable holders at the bottom of the unit.
4. Close the Element enclosure lid carefully and tightly. Use RTV silicon or equivalent sealant to
seal the cable holders.
5. After installation is completed, operate the Element for a few hours and re- check for proper
operation.

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5.1.1 GROUNDING AND SHIELDED WIRING
•From the ground terminal, run a heavy wire directly to the ground rod. If necessary, run a
heavy ground wire to the electrical service grounding system rather than directly to the ground
rod.
•Do not use light wires for these ground connections. They must carry heavy lightning currents,
sometimes exceeding thousands of amperes. Certainly, do not use the shielding of sensor
and low voltage wiring for this purpose.
•When splicing sensors to longer wires, ensure that the splice is waterproof. Use adhesive
lined heat shrink (marine grade) to make waterproof connections.
•Every low power device (digital, analog, or communication) must have a shield cable
connected to the unit ground strip.
5.1.2 INSTALLATION AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
•Install computerized electronic controls at least three feet (one meter) away from interference
sources such as high voltage wiring to motors, variable speed, light dimmers, relays.
•Install electronic controls in a separate ventilated control room that is protected from extreme
temperatures and dirty environments. Place the controls so that the operators can
conveniently use the control and read indicators and displays.
•Keep low voltage wires separate from high voltage wires.
•Use shielded wiring for low level signals. For buried wiring (building to building runs) use
high grade jell filled cables that are impervious to moisture.
•Seal cable entry points and control boxes to prevent contamination and corrosion. If you use
silicon sealant with acetic acid cure, keep the control open and ventilated until cured.
Otherwise, the acetic acid will attack the metal parts, including circuitry.
•Drill cable entry holes on the bottom of the box only.
5.2 Wiring Diagrams
•Element to Communicator 2
•Element to Element Extensions
•Element to Relays
•Element to Outputs/Inputs
•Humidity and Temperature Sensors
•TRIAC Setup

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5.2.1 ELEMENT TO COMMUNICATOR 2
Figure 3: Communicator External Box – Daisy Chain
Figure 4: Star Configuration
CAUTION
Do not install the Element in a star configuration!
5.2.2 ELEMENT TO ELEMENT EXTENSIONS
•Figure 5: Communication Wiring Diagram (Element Extension)
•Figure 6: Element Extension Dipswitches

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Figure 5 key
1 Element unit 4 Element Extension
communication
ports
2 Element board 5 Element Extension
board
3 Element
communication
ports
6 Element Extension
Figure 5: Communication Wiring Diagram (Element Extension)

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Figure 6: Element Extension Dipswitches
The Element and Element Extension units each have dip switches that define the unit address.
•All Element dipswitches must be off (down).
•Define each Extension units by setting one dipswitch (1, 2, or 3) to ON.
•Each Extension unit MUST have a unique address.
5.2.3 ELEMENT TO RELAYS
•Relay Wiring
•Configuring the Relays