Netafim NMC-PRO CLIMATE User manual

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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION 5
CLIMATE ZONES 5
USER INTERFACE 6
Keyboard 6
Main Menu Screen 6
Overview Screen 7
Quick Access 8
Hot Keys 8
LIGHT STATUS USER LEVEL ACCESS 8
SETUP 10
System Setup (MENU 7.11) 10
Temperature & Humidity Calibration (Menu 7.10.5) 13
Weather Station Calibration (Menu 7.10.6) 14
Up/Down Load Data Plug (Menu 7.12) 16
Customize Overview (Menu 7.13) 17
View Firmware Versions (Menu 7.14) 17
VENT 18
PROGRAM –VENT (MENU 1.1) 18
Solar Radiation Influence 21
Humidity Influence 22
Wind Speed Influence 23
MANUAL –VENT (MENU 2.1) 24
STATUS –VENT (MENU 4.1) 25
LOG &HISTORY –APPLICATION HISTORY –VENT (MENU 5.2.1) 26
SETUP –VENT (MENU 7.1) 27
SETUP –SYSTEM CALIBRATION –VENTS (MENU 7.10.1) 29
SCREEN 32
PROGRAM –SCREEN (MENU 1.2) 32
MANUAL –SCREEN (MENU 2.2) 35
STATUS –SCREEN (MENU 4.2) 36
LOG &HISTORY –APPLICATION HISTORY –SCREEN (MENU 5.2.2) 37
SETUP –SCREEN (MENU 7.2) 38
SETUP –SYSTEM CALIBRATION –SCREEN (MENU 7.10.2) 41

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HEATING 44
PROGRAM –HEATING (MENU 1.3) 44
MANUAL –HEATING (MENU 2.3) 48
STATUS –HEATING (MENU 4.3) 49
LOG &HISTORY –APPLICATION HISTORY -HEATING (MENU 5.2.3) 51
SETUP –HEATING (MENU 7.3) 52
1. Heating ON/OFF (Menu 7.3.1) 52
2. Heating Network (Menu 7.3.2) 53
MISTING 56
PROGRAM –MISTING (MENU 7.4) 56
MANUAL –MISTING (MENU 2.4) 59
STATUS –MISTING (MENU 4.4) 60
LOG &HISTORY –APPLICATION HISTORY –MISTING (MENU 5.2.4) 61
SETUP –MISTING (MENU 7.4) 62
FAN & PAD 63
PROGRAM –FAN &PAD (MENU 1.5) 63
MANUAL –FAN &PAD (MENU 2.5) 66
STATUS –FAN &PAD (MENU 4.5) 67
LOG &HISTORY –APPLICATION HISTORY –FAN &PAD (MENU 5.2.5) 68
SETUP –FAN &PAD (MENU 7.5) 69
SETUP –SYSTEM CALIBRATION –FAN &PAD INLET (MENU 7.10.3) 71
AIR CIRCULATION 74
PROGRAM –AIR CIRCULATION (MENU 1.6) 74
MANUAL –AIR CIRCULATION (MENU 2.6) 77
STATUS –AIR CIRCULATION (MENU 4.6) 78
LOG &HISTORY –APPLICATION HISTORY –AIR CIRCULATION (MENU 5.2.6) 79
SETUP –AIR CIRCULATION (MENU 7.6) 80
CO2 81
PROGRAM –CO2 (MENU 1.7) 81
MANUAL –CO2 (MENU 2.7) 84
STATUS –CO2 (MENU 4.7) 85
LOG &HISTORY –APPLICATION HISTORY –CO2 (MENU 5.2.7) 86
SETUP –CO2 (MENU 7.7) 87
SETUP –SYSTEM CALIBRATION –CO2 (MENU 7.10.4) 87

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CROP PROTECTION 88
PROGRAM –CROP PROTECTION (MENU 1.8) 88
MANUAL –CROP PROTECTION (MENU 2.8) 91
STATUS –CROP PROTECTION (MENU 4.8) 92
LOG &HISTORY –APPLICATION HISTORY –CROP PROTECTION (MENU 5.2.8) 93
SETUP –CROP PROTECTION (MENU 7.8) 94
LIGHT 95
PROGRAM –LIGHT (MENU 1.9) 95
MANUAL –LIGHT (MENU 2.9) 97
STATUS –LIGHT (MENU 4.9) 98
LOG &HISTORY –APPLICATION HISTORY -LIGHT (MENU 5.2.9) 99
SETUP –LIGHT (MENU 7.9) 100
ALARM 101
RESET ALARM (MENU 3.1) 101
VIEW ALARM HISTORY (MENU 3.2) 101
ALARM DEFINITIONS 102
Process Alarms (Menu 3.3.1) 102
•Communication Alarms 102
•Weather Station Alarms 102
•Vent Alarms 102
•Screen Alarms 102
•Heating Alarms 102
•F&P Alarms 102
TEST 103
TEST RELAY 103
TEST ANALOG INPUTS 103
TEST DIGITAL INPUTS 103
VIEW HARDWARE CHECKLIST 103
LOG & HISTORY 104
CLIMATE ZONE 104
History (Menu 5.1.1) 104
Settings 104
APPLICATION HISTORY 105
USER EVENT LOG (MENU 5.3) 105
ACTION LOG (MENU 5.4) 105
SYSTEM LOG (MENU 5.5) 105
WARRANTY 106

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INTRODUCTION
NMC Pro Climate is a climate controller that enables the user to control climate conditions,
setting them to the required level inside the climate zone (see zone explanation).
NMC Pro Climate controls up to four climate zones in a single controller.
In each zone, there is the option of controlling various climate systems such as:
•Vents
•Shading & Energy Screens
•Heating
•Misting
•Fan & Pad
•Air Circulation
•CO2
•Crop Protection
•Lights
Strong relationships and priorities are defined between the different control systems to
achieve maximum efficiency. Different influences (humidity, radiation, and temperature)
can be set to achieve maximum accuracy.
NMC Pro Climate has powerful communication capabilities between remote terminal units
and other controllers in the network, reducing cable costs and avoiding duplications through
receiving information from other controllers.
To maintain the same simplicity and user friendliness, the user interface has been kept as
similar as possible to the NMC Pro Irrigation.
CLIMATE ZONES
Climate zones are independent climate areas (covered and closed) which are used as
references for the climate control. Usually climate zones represent one greenhouse but in
some cases one greenhouse can be divided into four climate zones.
The reference sensor/s of each specific zone is the attached measuring box/es (Temp &
Humidity).
•Define any or all nine climate control systems inside the climate zone/s.
•Define up to four climate zones within the NMC Pro Climate controller.
The entire viewing structure and navigation throughout the user interface is based on the
climate zone/s.

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USER INTERFACE
Keyboard
Numeric
-Enter values/quantities
-Use as shortcuts to screens
+/- Key
-Toggle between positive and negative values
-Mark check boxes
-Use to toggle between quantities and time format in History screens
Arrows
-Scroll up, down, left, and right to select menus
MENU
-Displays Main Menu
-Use as "ESC" and "Back" key
ENTER
-Enter menu/submenu/value
-Open window
-Confirm or change a value
ZONE
-Opens drop-down menu for selecting Zone #
DELETE
-Erases typing mistake
Main Menu Screen
1. PROGRAM 2. MANUAL 3. ALARMS 4. STATUS
5. LOG&HIS 6. TEST 7. SETUP 8. INSTALL

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Overview Screen
NOTE: The following sensor readings will appear on the Overview Screen only if defined in the
Customize Overview menu 7.13
1. Temp o C - Average temperature in each zone
2. Hum % - Relative Humidity percentage in each zone
3. VPD Kp - Vapor Pressure Deficit* in each zone
4. V.Top1 wind %
5. V.Top1 lee %
6. V.Top2 wind %
7. V.Top2 lee %
8. V.Top3 wind %
9. V.Top3 lee %
10. V.Top4 wind %
11. V.Top4 lee %
12. V.End wind %
13. V.End lee %
14. V.Long wind %
15. V.Long lee %
16. Screen 1 %
17. Screen 2 %
18. HeatNet 1 o C
19. HeatNet 2 o C
20. HeatNet 3 o C
21. HeatNet 4 o C
22. HeatFloat o C
23. Heat On/Off - Displays activity of the ON/OFF Heating system in each zone [ON/OFF]
24. Misting - Displays the total number of active Misting Systems in each zone [0-4]
25. Fan stage - Displays the total number of active fan stages in each zone [0-8]
26. CO2 ppm – Displays the measured C02 concentration level in each zone
27. Crop Protection - Displays whether Crop Protection is enabled/disabled in each zone [Yes/No]
28. Light – Displays the total number of active Light strings in each zone [0-3]
*VPD is the difference (deficit) between the amount of moisture in the air and how much moisture the air can hold when it is saturated. Once air becomes
saturated water will condense out to form clouds, dew or films of water over leaves.
4.0 Overview
19/01/09 16:21
Weather Station
Temp
12.0
Hum
40.5
WS
3.2
WD
Est
Rad
670
Rad S.
1400
1. Temp °C
2. Hum %
3. VPD Kp
4. V. Top1 lee%
5. V. Top1 wind
6. Screen 1%
23.0
45.0
1.9
70
45
85
22.7
46.0
2.0
100
65
100
24.5
44.6
1.8
85
56
90
22.9
46.9
1.7
88
100
100
ZONE 1
ZONE 2
ZONE 3
ZONE 4
Displays vent position in each zone
0% represents fully closed and 100% is fully opened
Displays screen position in each zone. Collected screen position is represented
by 0% (fully closed) and a spread screen is 100% (fully opened)
Displays measured water temperature in the pipes of
the heating network in each zone
Wind
Direction
Wind
Speed
Humidity
Temperature
Radiation
Radiation
Sum
Date & Time
Menu # & Title

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Quick Access
Use the Quick Access feature in order to navigate into any screen by entering in the
corresponding numeric keys of the menu (top left of screen) from the Main Menu screen.
There is a permanent order in the layout of the screens.
For double digit numbers, use the key for the ten’s place and then the corresponding
one’s place number
1. Vent
2. Screen
3. Heating
4. Misting
5. Fan & Pad
6. Air Circulation
7. CO2
8. Crop Protection
9. Light
Hot Keys
While in the Overview Screen, enter any one of the following numeric values to view the
corresponding screen.
1- Vent Status
2- Screen Status
3- Heating Status
4- Misting Status
5- Fan & Pad Status
6- Air Circulation Status
7- CO2 Status
8- Crop Protection Status
9- Light Status
See Status menus for
further explanations

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USER LEVEL: READ ONLY
Change user level access?
Yes No
Program Ver.: 8.2.81
USER LEVEL ACCESS
There are three levels of access:
•Read Only (restricted)
All the parameters and menus are visible, but cannot be modified
•User (limited restriction)
Menus 1-7 are fully accessible and can be modified. Menu 8 can be viewed but not
edited
•Technician (unrestricted)
All menus are fully accessible and available for modifications
To change the operation mode:
1. On the Main Menu, press the LOG IN
key.
2. Use the arrow keys to select Yes.
3. Press Enter.
The controller recognizes the operation mode
according to the password that is entered:
USER LEVEL PASSWORD
Read Only 0000
User 9785 or 0101
USER LEVEL: READ ONLY
Please Enter Password
Program Ver.: 8.2.81

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SETUP
System Setup (MENU 7.11)
# Parameter Explanation Unit/Range Default
1. Time Enter the current time hh:mm:ss
2. Date Enter the current date dd/month/yy
3. Units
Select the preferred measuring units for
controller calculation
Metric
USA Metric
4. Language
Select the preferred language for
controller display.
English
Spanish English
Communication
5.
Controller
Number
Define the controller number within the
NMC-Pro Climate Network. There can be
up to 50 controllers defined within the
network.
1 - 50 1
6.
Lower Port
Baud Rate
PC communication rate
NOTE: As you increase transmission distance,
the number of errors increases. To reduce the
error rate, reduce the baud rate.
1200 - 38400 9600
7.
Upper Port
Baud Rate
Expansion unit communication rate
NOTE: As you increase transmission distance,
the number of errors increases. To reduce the
error rate, reduce the baud rate.
1200 - 38400 19200
8.
Remote unit
type
Select from the list which type of remote
terminal unit is working with the
NMC-Pro Climate.
None
Exp
RTU
Exp&RTU
None
7.11 System setup
19/01/09 16:21
1.
Time
2. Date
3. Units
4. Language
Communication
5. Controller number
6. Lower Port baud rate
7. Upper Port baud rate
8. Remote unit type
Weather Station
9. Weather Station
10. Storm Limit m/s
11. Storm on delay mm:ss
16:21:33
19/Jan/09
Metric
English
1
9600
19200
Ext
Local
15
00:10

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# Parameter Explanation Unit/Range Default
Weather Station
9.
Weather
Station
Define controller operation as one of the
following:
•LOCAL: Works only in the current
location and is not dependent nor
serves as a main controller
•SLAVE: Receives weather station
data from the MASTER controller
defined in the network
•MASTER: Is the main controller
within the network. Sends
weather station data to the
connected slave controllers
Local
Slave
Master
Local
10.
Storm Limit
m/s
Define the wind speed (meters/second)
which will indicate a Storm event 0-50 15
11. Storm on delay
Define the duration of time to measure
above the Storm Limit value for the
controller to recognize it as a Storm
event. This is to prevent gusts of wind to
be considered as storm events
00:10
12. Storm off delay
Define the duration of time to measure
below the Storm Limit value for the
controller to no longer recognize it as a
Storm event
01:00
13. Frost Limit °C Define the outside tempe
rature which
will indicate a Frost event -10°
14. Frost on delay
Define the duration of time to measure
below the Frost Limit value for the
controller to recognize it as a Frost event.
This is to prevent momentary drops of
temperature to be considered as Frost
events
01:00
15. Frost off delay
Define the duration of time to measure
above the Frost Limit value for the
controller to no longer recognize it as a
Frost event
01:00
16.
Rain event
detect
Define the quantity of rain (millimeters)
per minute for the controller to recognize
a rain event.
Note
: This parameter is enabled only
when a rain collector sensor has been
installed.
30
17. Rain on delay
Define the duration of time to measure a
rain indication for the controller to
recognize it as a Rain event
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# Parameter Explanation Unit/Range Default
18. Rain off delay
Define the duration of time to measure
stopped rain for the controller to no
longer recognize it as a Rain event
01:00
19. Snow Limit °C
Define the minimum temperature (°C) to
indicate a snow event
in addition or
instead of a Snow detector
0
20. Snow on delay
Define the duration of time to measure
above the Snow
Limit value for the
controller to recognize it as a Snow event.
00:00
21. Snow off delay
Define the duration of time to measure
below the Snow
Limit value for the
controller to no longer recognize it as a
Snow event
00:00
Radiation Influence
22.
Radiation
delay
Define the duration of time to measure
radiation before the controller performs
adjustments for Radiation influence
05:00

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Temperature & Humidity Calibration (Menu 7.10.5)
Input Unit
Location of the sensor according to the Analog Inputs – System Installation menu (8.1.3)
Function
Sensor type
# (Number)
Every sensor is given a number during installation, in case there are multiple sensors within
the same zone
A/D
Analog/Digital reading given by the sensor
Value
Value given by sensor (includes factor offset)
Factor (only editable section on screen)
Difference between the installed sensor and another sensor separate from the system; for
example a manual sensor reading. You can edit the value according to the manual sensor.
7.10.5 Temp. & Hum
Zone 1
19/01/09 16:21
Inp Unit Function # A/D Value Fac
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Local
Local
Local
Local
Local
Local
Remote
Remote
Exp 1
Temp. Out
Temp. In
Humidity
Temp. In
Humidity
Temp. In
Humidity
Temp. In
Temp. In
1
1
2
3
1
5
3
7
8
562
562
562
562
562
562
562
562
562
24.0
24.1
70
24.0
72.1
24
80.0
24.5
23.5
45
45
45
45
45
45
45
45
45

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Weather Station Calibration (Menu 7.10.6)
Solar radiation sensor type
1. Radiation type – Select the sensor brand (Netafim/Davis)
Settings 2&3 are provided by the supplier on the sensor data sheet. Each sensor has
its own specific factor and offset values.
2. Radiation factor – the value for converting from mV to W/m2
3. Radiation offset – the difference between the sensor radiation and the actual
radiation
4. Radiation damping – percentage taken from older reading (remaining percentage
taken from the newer reading)
Wind Speed
5. Wind speed sensor type – Select the sensor brand (Netafim/Davis)
6. Wind speed damping – percentage taken from older reading (remaining percentage
taken from the newer reading)
Wind direction
7. Wind direction factor – difference between sensor reading to actual wind direction
8. Wind direction damping – percentage taken from older reading (remaining
percentage taken from the newer reading)
Temperature
9. Temp calibration factor – difference between sensor reading to actual temperature
(for example: manual sensor reading)
10. Temp damping – percentage taken from older reading (remaining percentage taken
from the newer reading)
7.10.6 Weather station 19/01/09 16:21
Solar radiation sensor type
1. Radiation type
2. Radiation factor
3. Radiation offset
4. Radiation damping %
Wind speed
5. Wind speed sensor type
6. Wind speed damping %
Wind direction
7. Wind direction factor
8. Wind direction damping %
Temperature
9. Temp calibration factor
Netafim
0.0
0.0
95
Netafim
95
0
95
0.0

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Rain Sensor
11. Quantity per pulse mm – the quantity of rain per tipping. A Rain Collection sensor
must be installed for this parameter to be valid.
12. Rain detector sensitivity – set the voltage for rain detection (0-15)
NOTE: Parameter refers to an installed Rain Detector used for automatic detection
of a start and end of a rain event (Normally Open, closed during rain)
13. Rain damping – percentage taken from older reading (remaining percentage taken
from the newer reading). A Rain Collection sensor must be installed for this
parameter to be valid.
Humidity
14. Humidity calibration factor – difference between sensor reading and actual
humidity.
15. Humidity damping – percentage taken from older reading (remaining percentage
taken from the newer reading)
7.10.6 Weather station
19/01/09 16:21
Temperature
9. Temp calibration factor
10. Temp damping %
Rain Sensor
11. Quantity per pulse mm
12. Rain detector sensitive V
13. Rain damping %
Humidity
14. Humidity calibr. factor
15. Humidity damping %
0
95
10
2
95
0.0
95

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Up/Down Load Data Plug (Menu 7.12)
Read Data from Plug
Use the arrow keys to select Yes
Press Enter
Use the arrow keys to select Yes
Press Enter, and wait for next screen
Data has been successfully uploaded to the
controller!
Write Data to Plug
Use the arrow keys to select Yes
Press Enter, and wait for next screen
Data has been successfully downloaded to
the data plug!
DATA ON PLUG
Set Name: NMC Climate PRO
Save Date: 23-03-09
Save Time: 06:28:06
CONTINUE?
Yes No
ACTION WILL OVERWRITE YOUR
CONTROLLER DATA
ARE YOU SURE?
Yes No
Operation Successfully
Finished
Press MENU to Continue
ACTION WILL OVERWRITE
EXISTING DATA PLUG
ARE YOU SURE?
Yes No
WRITING DATA TO PUG
< WAIT >
Don’t remove Plug
From Socket
Operation Successfully
Finished
Press MENU to Continue

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Customize Overview (Menu 7.13)
Use ENTER and the arrow keys to mark the devices so that their status will appear on the
overview screen.
View Firmware Versions (Menu 7.14)
1. Software version – Current software version of the controller
2. Release date – Date the current software version was released
3. Expansion box software version – Software version of the expansion box
4. Remote unit software version – Software version of the remote unit
5. Communication version – Current communication software version
6. Boot version – Current boot version
7.13 Overview Cust. 19/01/09 16:21
1. Temp °C
2. Hum %
3. VPD Kp
4. V. Top1 wind %
5. V. Top1 lee %
6. V. Top2 wind %
7. V. Top2 lee %
8. V. Top3 wind %
9. V. Top3 lee %
10. V. Top4 wind %
11. V. Top4 lee %
12. V. End wind %
13. V. End lee %
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7.14 FM Versions
19/01/09 16:21
Netafim – NMC Pro Climate
1. Software version
2. Release date
3. Expansion box SW version
4. RTU SW version
5. Communication version
6. Boot version
8.2.85
05/Oct/09
2.01
1.12
1.1
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VENT
PROGRAM –VENT (MENU 1.1)
The goal of the Ventilation process is to maintain a fixed temperature in the green house.
The Ventilation control manages the vents operation according to the conditions of the
greenhouse.
The monitoring and operation is done per control (1-3) and within the control number the
controller should operate the vent individually. There are several inputs that influence the
calculation position of the vents, such as: inside and outside temperature, humidity, wind
speed, wind direction, radiation and rain.
Emergency cases like rain, storm or frost are monitored continuously and during such events
the controller reacts according to the configuration. The vent control should operate in
cooperation with other controls like fan & pad, screens, etc.
The vent types (top, side) are divided into vent controls. Each vent control includes lee side
and wind side.
•Wind side –The side that the wind enters the greenhouse.
•Lee side – The side opposite the direction of the wind.
N
EW
S
N
EW
S
Ridge direction (40
0
)
M1
M6
M5
M4
M3
M2
m
Vent motor
N
EW
S
N
EW
S
Ridge direction (40
0
)
M1
M6
M5
M4
M3
M2
m
Vent motor
-Vent position-Vent position
-Temperature
-Humidity
-Temperature
-Humidity
Lee sideWind side
Example of greenhouse vents position respectively to the north and lee/wind sides
The controller is able to determine whether each vent is either wind or lee through the vent
direction (each vent has its own direction) and wind direction measurements.

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IMPORTANT: Verify that the SETUP parameters have been
defined and the vents Calibrated!
# Parameter Explanation Unit/Range Default
1. Period It is possible to divide the day up to 6 periods.
You can decide if the period is On/Off On/Off Off
2. Active Updated by the controller
(For indication only) Yes/No
3. Start Time Start Time of the period. The next period START
TIME overrides the previous period. hh:mm --:--
4.
Top Ventilation
Temperature
Define the temperature set point for top
ventilation. If the measured temperature is
above the set point, the top ventilation begins to
open.
0o to +50o C 20
5.
Side Ventilation
Temperature
Define the temperature set point for side
ventilation. If the measured temperature is
above the set point, the side ventilation begins
to open.
0o to +50o C 20
6.
Radiation
Influence
Define the conversion table that indicates the
influence of the radiation level outside on the
ventilation temperature.
*See Solar Radiation Influence below
0 - 2500 W/m2
-50o to +50o C 0
7.
Humidity
Influence
Define the conversion table that indicates the
influence of the humidity level inside on the
ventilation temperature.
*See Humidity Influence below
0 - 100 %
-50o to +50o C 0
1.1 Vent Prg. Zone 1 19/01/09 16:21
1. Period
2. Active
3. Start hh:mm
4. Top temp °C
5. Side temp °C
6. Rad influence
7. Hum influence
1
On
Yes
06:00
24.0
26.0
2
On
No
18:00
26
28
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3
Off
No
Calculated/Status
11. Calc. top vent temp °C 23.6
12.Calc. side vent temp °C 25.6
13. Limitation None

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# Parameter Explanation Unit/Range Default
8. Wind Influence
Define the conversion table that indicates the
influence of the wind speed level outside on the
ventilation temperature.
*See Wind Speed Influence below
0-50 m/sec 0
9. Cool Down
Define the gradual cooling down time per 1oC
(approximately 2F). This is used to avoid fast
changes between periods.
*
For example: Setting this parameter to 15
minutes (00:15) means that it will take one hour
for the zone to cool down from 24°C to 20°C (15
minutes per 1°C).
hh:mm 00:15
10. Heat up
Define the gradual heating time per 1oC
(approximately 2F). This is used to avoid fast
changes between periods.
*
For example: Setting this parameter to 15
minutes (00:15) means that it will take one hour
for the zone to heat up from 20°C to 24°C (15
minutes per 1°C).
hh:mm 00:15
Calculated / Status
11.
Calculated Top
Vent Temp.
Calculates the temperature for the opening of
the top vent corresponding with the settings
defined and taking into consideration the
influences.
0o to +100° C
12.
Calculated Side
Vent Temp.
Calculates the temperature for the opening of
the side vent corresponding with the settings
defined and taking into consideration the
influences.
0o to +100° C
13. Vent Limitation
Vent function may be limited due to a higher
priority event.
Ex: If it is raining, then the vents will proceed to
the “RAIN” position, and the Vent Limitation will
display Rain.
1. Manual
2. Frost
3. Storm
4. Rain
5. External Input
6. Crop Protection
7. Fan&Pad
8. None