Munters RLC-1LV Instruction manual

Manual for use and maintenance
RLC-1LV
Light Dimmer
Ag/MIS/UmGb-2586-05/18 Rev 1.0
P/N: 116099
RLC-1LV

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RLC-1LV
Manual for use and maintenance
Revision: N.1.0 of 04.2019
Product Software: N/A
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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Index
chapter page
1INTRODUCTION---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4
1.1 Disclaimer-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4
1.2 Introduction---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4
1.3 Notes-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4
2PRECAUTIONS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 5
2.1 Grounding ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5
2.2 Filtering --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5
2.3 Checking the Battery Level -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5
3INTRODUCTION TO THE RLC-1LV------------------------------------------------------------------- 6
3.1 Main Display-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6
3.2 Setting Mode ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6
3.3 Menu-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6
3.3.1 Light Table ..........................................................................................................................6
3.3.2 Growth Day ........................................................................................................................8
3.3.3 Auto/Manual Mode.............................................................................................................9
3.3.4 Time Update........................................................................................................................9
3.3.5 Main Display.......................................................................................................................9
4INSTALLATION ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10
5TECHNICAL DETAILS --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11
5.1 Environmental Protection--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------11
6WARRANTY-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12

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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 Hanging Bird Scale!
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: July 2010
Munters cannot guarantee to inform users about the changes or to distribute new manuals to them.
NOTE 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
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 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.
2.3 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.

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3Introduction to the RLC-1LV
The Light Control enables the user to determine the light intensity for every growth day and change them
as many times as needed. The RLC-1 LV controls:
•a light dimmer
•ON/OFF operations
3.1 Main Display
Day Light Time
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This display shows the present growth’s day actual light intensity by percentage and the actual time.
3.2 Setting Mode
•To set the different options available, use the menu.
•Press Select and the main menu appears.
•Press the Up arrow to display the next menu item and the Down arrow to display the previous
item.
•To return to the main display, press Select continuously for a couple of seconds.
* MENU *
1.- LIGHT TABLE
3.3 Menu
RLC-1LV has the following functions:
•Light Table
•Growth Day
•Auto/Manual Mode
•Time Update
•Main Display
3.3.1 Light Table
Every growth day has a “Light Cycle”, which is composed of one or more programming lines day.
The RLC-1LV Light Table offers up to 99 programming lines. Each program line is composed of four
events:
•Day

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•Time
•-%-
•Min.
Program each event individually by pressing Select until the cursor is below the column of the event to be
programmed.
3.3.1.1 Light Table-Example
The Light Table lists the different settings for each growth day.
# #
Day
Time
-%-
Min
1 1 8:10 80 20
2 1 10:20 100 10
3 1 13:10 60 40
4 1 18:00 0 50
5 7 7:50 70 18
6 7 9:50 99 11
7 7 14:20 78 22
8 7 17:50 8 13
9 ... ... ... ...
10 ... ... ... ...
11 ... ... ... ...
12 ... ... ... ...
13 42 7:00 70 40
14 42 9:00 95 15
15 42 14:00 65 50
16 42 17:00 0 60
... ... ... ... ...
99 ... ... ... ...
In the above example:
•The first light cycle is composed of four programming lines from 1 to 4, and is valid from Day 1
to Day 6.
•The second light cycle is also composed of 4 programming lines from 5 to 8, and is valid from
Day 7 to Day 42.
NOTE The time frame for each program can be set with 10 minutes resolution only.
3.3.1.2 Programming a Light Cycle
To program an RLC-1LV:
1. In the main display, press Select.

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The screen displays:
* MENU *
1.- LIGHT TABLE
2. Press Select.
The screen displays:
# # Day Time -%- Min
5 22 11:20 80 10
5 22 17:20 0 50
•# #: The program line
•Day: The growth day number
oMinimum 0; Maximum 255
•Time: The dimming starting time
oHour: Minimum 00, Maximum 23
oMinutes: Minimum 00, Maximum 50
•-%-: The light intensity target
oMinimum 0, Maximum 100
•Min: Represents the time interval (in minutes) during which the light intensity changes from the
actual setting to the target setting.
oMinimum 0, Maximum 255
In the example above:
oWhen the light turns on, it takes 10 minutes to get to 80% intensity.
oWhen the light turns off, it takes 5 minutes to go down to 0%.
NOTE Lights turn ON at the scheduled time, increasing to the intensity target during the time interval.
Lights begin to turn OFF before the scheduled time. In the example above:
Lights begin to turn on at 11:20 and reach the target intensity at 11:30 .
Lights begin to turn off at 17:15 and reach the target intensity at 17:20 .
3.3.1.3 Relay
When there is 0% output the relay activates. The relay is normally open and normally closed.
NOTE When the RLC-1LV reaches the last programmed line, it continues working in that last light cycle.
It does not automatically return to programming line number 1.
3.3.2 Growth Day
* MENU
2. GROWTH DAY
With this option, the light intensity can be modified according to a desired program line.
1. From the main display, press Select.
2. Press the Up or Down arrow; the growth day option is displayed.
*GROWTH DAY UPDATE*
ENTER GROWTH DAY: 32
3. Press Select.

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4. The cursor is now under the actual growth day.
5. To set the desired growth day, press the Up or Down arrows.
6. To return to the main display, press Select.
3.3.3 Auto/Manual Mode
This function enables manually modifying the light intensity. The results are seen immediately. When the
RLC-1LV is reset to auto, it resumes working as programmed.
1. From the main display press Select.
2. Press the Up or Down arrow until the display shows:
MENU *
3. AUTO/MANUAL MODE
3. Press Select. The display shows:
AUTO/MANUAL MODE
SELECT ( / ).:AUTO
4. Using the Up or Down arrows, select Manual.
5. Press Select to return to the main display.
6. Use the Up or Down arrow key to adjust the light intensity.
3.3.4 Time Update
With this option, you can update the RLC-1LV internal real time clock.
1. From the main display press Select.
2. Press the Up or Down arrows until the display shows:
* MENU *
4. TIME UPDATE
3. Press Select; the display shows
* TIME UPDATE *
ENTER TIME.....13:50
The cursor is under the “hours”.
4. Set the hour with the Up or Down arrows.
5. Press Select.
Now the cursor is under the “minutes”.
6. Set the minutes with the Up or Down arrows.
7. Press Select, to return to the main display.
3.3.5 Main Display
Day Light Time
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NOTE In case of a power failure or if the RLC-1LV is accidentally unplugged, the RLC-1LV is equipped
with a battery, ensuring that the program is not erased.

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4Installation
WARNING! The RLC-1LV must be installed by an authorized electrician. Disconnect the power to
avoid electrical shock and damage.
1. Mount the RLC-1LV on the wall, using the four supplied screws and plates, through the mounting
holes.
2. Place the required cables through the cable holders at the bottom of the unit.
3. Connect the wires according to the wiring diagrams.
NOTE The wires that supply power to the RLC-1LV also supply power to the Light. Ensure that you use
the correct wires for the load.
4. To connect the slave wire to the controller, use two conductor #18 #24 gauge cables.
5. Close the RLC-1LV enclosure lid. Use RTV silicon or an equivalent sealant to seal the cable
holders.
6. Operate the RLC-1LV and the controller for a few hours and re- check for proper operation.