nvent Raychem ECW-GF-DP User manual

DESCRIPTION
The nVent RAYCHEM ECW-GF-DP is a remote display panel only
for the RAYCHEM ECW-GF electronic controller. The ECW-GF-DP
allows remote monitoring of the heating cable system operation.
The display has LED indicators which signal communication loss
to the controller, high/low temperature alarm, and temperature
sensor failure. The display also has buttons to test and reset the
ground-fault sensor. The display may be located up to 328 feet
(100 m) from the ECW-GF controller.
The ECW-GF-DP remote display panel must be installed in
conjunction with the ECW-GF controller. Refer to the ECW-GF
installation instructions (H58339) for further details.
For technical support, call nVent at [phone].
TOOLS REQUIRED
• Large slotted screwdriver • Needle nose pliers
• Small slotted screwdriver • Wire strippers
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS REQUIRED
• Duplex junction box
• 1/2 inch conduit
• Communication cable: 8 conductor 22 AWG shielded
Alpha Cat. No. 1298C or equivalent
This unit should be installed, opened, and repaired by qualified personnel only.
To avoid shock hazard, do not open the front cover with power connected to the controller or any controlled equipment. Always open any circuit breakers and
remove power from any high voltage electrical circuits installed in close proximity to or sharing an enclosure with the ECW-GF-DP prior to removing the enclosure
cover plate. Read all instructions carefully before installation. Save this Installation and Operation Instruction for future reference.
WARNING:
KIT CONTENTS
Item Qty Description
A 1 Display panel with mounting screws
B 1 Single duplex outlet cover plate with
mounting screws
A
B
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Remote Display Pane Installation and Operation Instructions
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Ambient thermister
Conduit
Heating cable
ECW-GF
Power
Wall
ECW-GF-DP
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le
328 ft (100 m) max.
1
+12V @100ma
2
RX+
3
RX–
4
Gnd
5
TX+
6
TX–
7
Gnd
81
J6
J1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Red
Black
White
Green
Orange
Blue
Brown
Yellow
Red
Black
White
Green
Orange
Blue
Brown
Yellow
NC
+12V @100ma
1
2
3
T1
T2
SH
J5
Remote Display
TX+
TX–
Gnd
RX+
RX–
Gnd
NC
ECW-GF
Terminate cable
shield at ECW-GF
controller end only
Shield
1
2
The ECW-GF-DP remote display panel is only compatible
with the ECW-GF controller.
• Install the ECW-GF-DP in an indoor dry
location in a standard duplex junction box,
up to 328 ft (100 m) from the ECW-GF.
• Route the communication cable through
the 1/2-in entry.
• Communication cable type: 8 conductor
22 AWG shielded (Alpha 1298C or
equivalent)
• Connect the cable to the controller and
display in the following order:
SYSTEM ILLUSTRATION

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1 Red
2 Black
3 White
4 Green
5 Orange
6 Blue
7 Brown
8 Yellow
7 8
Remote Display Panel
1 Red
J5
J6
Shield
T2
T1
2 Black 3 White 4 Green 5 Orange 6 Blue 7 Brown 8 Yellow
ECW-GF
Power
Ground-Fault Reset
Ground-Fault Test
ECW-GF-DP
Blinking = Communication error
Blinking = Ground-fault trip
or circuitry failure
Blinking = Ground-fault test pass
Blinking alternatelyred and amber
= Other alarm; check ECW-GF
3 4
5 6
• Prepare communication cable by
stripping 1/4 in of insulation from
each wire.
• Install wires according to Steps 4
and 5.
• Connect the
communication cable
to the ECW-GF-DP.
• Install plastic cover over
ECW-GF-DP Remote Display
Panel.
• Connect the communication cable to
the ECW-GF controller.
• Terminate cable shield in the SH
position on the J5 (Thermistor)
terminal block.
• Stow wires and install ECW-GF-DP in
duplex junction box.
• Secure with screws supplied.
• Multiple heating cable circuits may
be monitored by mounting the
ECW-GF-DP in multiplex boxes.

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Green
LED
Red
LED
Amber
LED
Reset
Test
Normal Operation
The Green LED shows that the display is
connected to the ECW-GF controller and the
controller is powered.
Communication Error
If the Green LED is blinking verify that the wiring
to the display and controller are correct.
Ground-Fault Error
If the Red LED is blinking, the system has a
ground-fault error. Check the ECW-GF controller
for the error code on the display. Press the Reset
button once the ground-fault error has been
corrected.
Ground-Fault Test
To test the ground-fault circuitry, press and hold
the Test button, if the circuit passes, the Amber
LED will blink rapidly.
System Alarm
If the Red and Amber LEDs are blinking
alternately, the heating cable system is in
alarm. (Temperature sensor failure or high/low
temperature alarm.) Check the ECW-GF controller
for the displayed error.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS