Phason Supra Touch Series User manual

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Table of contents
Chapter 1: Introducing Supra Touch ..................................................................................4
Getting to know Supra Touch....................................................................................................................4
Capabilities ............................................................................................................................................5
Becoming familiar with Supra Touch ........................................................................................................6
Unlocking the screen.............................................................................................................................7
Chapter 2: Installing the Supra Touch ................................................................................8
What you need to know before installing the Supra Touch ......................................................................8
Understanding power surges and surge suppression ..........................................................................8
Reducing electrical noise using filters ...................................................................................................8
Electrical ratings ..................................................................................................................................10
Using power contactors to increase the capacity of relays.................................................................10
Bottom layout.......................................................................................................................................11
Cover layout.........................................................................................................................................12
Mounting the Supra Touch ..................................................................................................................13
Connecting equipment to the Supra Touch ............................................................................................13
Connecting actuators (inlets with feedback) .......................................................................................13
Connecting curtain machines..............................................................................................................15
Connecting fixed-speed cooling or heating equipment and air curtains ............................................16
Connecting variable heating or cooling equipment ............................................................................17
Using three-phase power ....................................................................................................................18
Connecting an alarm system...............................................................................................................18
Connecting sensors.............................................................................................................................19
Connecting the power source .............................................................................................................23
Finishing the installation ..........................................................................................................................23
Chapter 3: Configuring your Supra Touch .......................................................................24
Configuring the main control functions ...................................................................................................25
Setting the clock ..................................................................................................................................25
Selecting the units of measure ............................................................................................................25
Configuring hysteresis .........................................................................................................................25
Configuring relay stagger ....................................................................................................................26
Configuring alarm silencing.................................................................................................................27
Configuring the zone control mode.....................................................................................................27
Configuring sensor inputs .......................................................................................................................28
Configuring equipment............................................................................................................................30
Configuring variable stages.................................................................................................................30
Configuring relays................................................................................................................................31
Configuring relays for inlet actuators or curtains.................................................................................32
Calibrating inlet actuators ....................................................................................................................33
Configuring relays for air curtains........................................................................................................33
Chapter 4: Programming the Supra Touch ......................................................................34
Before you program the Supra Touch.....................................................................................................34
Programming zone settings ....................................................................................................................36
Programming the master set point ......................................................................................................36
Programming growth curves ...............................................................................................................37
Programming minimum ventilation curves ..........................................................................................39
Programming modifiers .......................................................................................................................41

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Programming alarms ...........................................................................................................................43
Programming equipment settings ...........................................................................................................45
Programming merged ventilation ........................................................................................................45
Programming variable cooling stages.................................................................................................47
Programming variable heating stages.................................................................................................48
Programming inlet actuators ...............................................................................................................50
Programming curtain control relays ....................................................................................................52
Programming air curtains ....................................................................................................................53
Programming relay stages ..................................................................................................................60
Programming duty cycles....................................................................................................................61
Using settings groups..............................................................................................................................63
Chapter 5: Monitoring and maintaining your Supra Touch .............................................65
Monitoring the Status screen...................................................................................................................65
Widgets ................................................................................................................................................66
Acknowledging alarms ........................................................................................................................66
Testing sensors and equipment ..............................................................................................................67
Using manual override.........................................................................................................................67
Testing a zone’s sensors and equipment ...........................................................................................68
Using screen lock security ......................................................................................................................68
Servicing and maintaining your Supra Touch .........................................................................................69
Restoring the factory defaults..............................................................................................................69
Saving and restoring settings ..............................................................................................................70
Displaying version information ............................................................................................................71
Updating the firmware .........................................................................................................................71
Replacement kits and optional accessories........................................................................................72
Appendixes ........................................................................................................................75
Appendix A: Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................................75
Determining correct actuator feedback wiring ....................................................................................78
Appendix B: Factory defaults ..................................................................................................................79
Appendix C: Worksheets .........................................................................................................................80
Installation worksheets ........................................................................................................................80
Configuration worksheets....................................................................................................................82
Settings worksheets.............................................................................................................................85
Appendix D: Motor curves .......................................................................................................................92

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Chapter 1: Introducing Supra Touch
Getting to know Supra Touch
Supra Touch is a powerful yet easy-to-use climate controller for up to four independent zones. It monitors
conditions in each zone and operates equipment such as fans, heaters, inlets, and curtains to provide the
optimal environment you need.
Secondary modifiers
Supra Touch is more than a temperature-based control. You can measure other conditions such as humidity,
ammonia, carbon dioxide, and wind speed. Secondary modifiers allow you to use these measurements to
influence how Supra Touch controls equipment. For example, if the humidity is too high you can have the
control switch on heaters and/or increase ventilation to reduce it.
VentGrid™
In addition to traditional staged control, Supra Touch offers VentGrid merged mode. VentGrid has up to
10 steps that can provide smoother transitions between steps than staged mode can between stages.
Curves
Growth and minimum ventilation curves allow you to automatically change the temperature set point and
minimum ventilation rate over time to adjust to requirements as your animals grow.
Easy to program, manage, and monitor
The touchscreen display allows you to easily configure, program, and check the status of zones and
equipment. From the status screen, you can easily access configuration, settings, and more. Every powerful
feature is never more than a few taps away. This makes the Supra Touch one of the easiest-to-use and user-
friendly controls.
Security and peace of mind
Supra Touch has a screen lock security system. While screen lock is enabled, users can view the status screen
but must enter the PIN before they can access any of the control’s functions.
Supra Touch is compatible with most alarm systems. You can connect the control to an alarm siren or other
external alarm system. Customizable alarm settings allow you to choose which alarm conditions you want to
be notified about.

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Capabilities
Programming options
Automatic temperature control
−13 to 125°F (−25 to 51°C)
Independent control zones
4
Staged ventilation mode
VentGrid™ merged ventilation mode
10 steps
Manual override mode
Growth curves
4
Minimum ventilation curves
4
Secondary modifiers
Settings groups
Relay stagger for distributing startup load
Hysteresis
Stages and relays
Variable AC stages
4
0 to 10 V DC signal outputs
4
With optional VDC-4 module
General-purpose relays
12
Alarm relay
Variable and relay configuration options
Variable cooling and heating
Relay cooling and heating
Duty cycle
Actuator / inlet
Up to 2
Curtain machine / winch
Up to 6
VFD control
Sensor inputs
Phason 3K Series temperature inputs
5
30-ft. sensor included
Outdoor temperature
Phason humidity sensor
DOL 114 temperature and humidity
DOL 16 light
DOL 19 carbon dioxide (CO2)
DOL 53 ammonia (NH3)
Pulse counter
Wind speed or water usage
Other
5-inch touchscreen
Scrolling status screen
Updatable firmware
Via USB
Transferable settings
Via USB
Diagnostics
Hourly and daily logs
NEMA 4X enclosure
Corrosion-resistant, water-resistant, and fire-retardant
CSA approval
2-year warranty

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Becoming familiar with Supra Touch
The Status screen is the “home” screen. Here you can find all basic information at a quick glance.
From the status screen, you can easily access configuration, settings, and more by pressing the menu in the
top left corner. Every powerful feature is never more than a few taps away. This makes the Supra Touch
one of the easiest-to-use and user-friendly controls. For more information about the status screen, read
Monitoring the Status screen on page 65.
Icons
Here is a list of common icons you will use to interact with your Supra Touch.
HOME
Go to the status screen.
SAVE
Save changes.
MENU
Go to Manual Override, Settings, Configuration,
Administration, Screen Lock, and About Menus.
CANCEL
Discard changes and return to the previous screen.
BACK
Go to the previous screen.
PLAY
Play / resume the status screen.
UP/DOWN
Increase / decrease values.
PAUSE
Pause the status screen.
LEFT / RIGHT
Move / scroll through zones, equipment, or
sensors.
ALARM
View the active alarm condition.
UNLOCK
Enter the PIN to unlock the screen.

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Menu layout
If you leave the control in a menu or screen other than Status, the control returns to the
Status screen after five minutes without any key presses.
Unlocking the screen
Screen lock security is a feature you can use to control who makes changes to the control’s settings. The
default setting for screen lock is not enabled.
When screen lock is enabled, users must enter the PIN before they can access the any of the control’s
functions except the home screen. For more information, read Using screen lock security on page 68.
To unlock the screen
1. Press the Lock and then enter the four-digit PIN.
2. Press Unlock Screen.

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Chapter 2: Installing the Supra Touch
What you need to know before installing the Supra Touch
1. Read Understanding power surges and surge suppression below.
If you do not install external surge suppression devices, you risk damage to the
electronics inside the Supra Touch, which may cause the Supra Touch to fail.
Because it is not possible to completely protect this product internally from the
effects of power surges and other transients, we highly recommend that you install
external surge suppression devices. For specific recommendations, see your
electrical contractor.
If you do not take these precautions, you acknowledge your willingness to accept
the risk of loss or injury.
2. List all the equipment you want to control on the Installation worksheets (starting on page 80). Install
the equipment and make your electrical connections according to the sheet.
3. Use the installation worksheets to complete the Configuration worksheets (starting on page 82). List the
equipment that is connected to each of the terminals and how you want it configured.
Understanding power surges and surge suppression
Power surges can be caused by external influences (influences outside the barn; for example, lightning or
utility distribution problems) or they can be caused internally (inside the barn; for example, starting and
stopping inductive loads such as motors).
One of the most common causes of power surges is lightning. When lightning strikes the ground, it
produces an enormously powerful electromagnetic field. This field affects nearby power lines, which
transmit a surge to any device connected to it, such as lights, computers, or environmental controls like the
Supra Touch. Lightning does not have to strike a power line to transmit a surge.
Surge suppression devices offer some protection from power surges. Because it is not possible to internally
protect this product completely from the effects of power surges and other transients, Phason highly
recommend that you install external surge suppression devices. For specific recommendations, see your
electrical contractor. If you do not take these precautions, you acknowledge your willingness to accept the
risk of loss or injury.
Reducing electrical noise using filters
Electrical noise is caused by high voltage transients created when inductive loads, such as power contactors,
are switched on or off. The strength of the transients can be over 1000 volts and can vary with the type of
equipment and wiring, as well as several other factors.

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Visible symptoms of electrical noise include erratic control operation, cycling inlets, communication
problems, and more. However, the effects of electrical noise are not always visible. Over time, electrical
noise can cause electronic circuits, relay contacts, and power contactors to deteriorate.
Installing filters helps extend the life of equipment
Filters help prevent electrical noise problems by absorbing the transient energy. Even if you do not have
visible symptoms of electrical noise, filters help keep controls operating reliably and can extend the life of
the controls and equipment connected to them.
Phason’s snubber filters (model 127-0) are for use with solenoids, timer relays, DC motors, furnaces, and
other equipment connected to the control’s relays. You can also use the filters with loads connected to
power contactors.
Do not use Snubber filters with variable stages.
Some power contactors include snubber filters. For more information, read Using power
contactors to increase the capacity of relays on page 10.
For more information about snubber filters or other Phason accessories, see your dealer
or visit www.phason.ca.

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Electrical ratings
Input power
120/230 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Variable AC stages 
Fuses [4: F1 to F4]
10 A at 120/230 VAC, general-purpose (resistive)
7 FLA at 120/230 VAC, PSC motor
1/2 HP at 120 VAC, 1 HP at 230 VAC, PSC motor
15 A, 250 VAC ABC-type ceramic
Relays [12: RLY1 to RLY12]
10 A at 120/230 VAC, general-purpose (resistive)
1/3 HP at 120 VAC, 1/2 HP at 230 VAC
360 W tungsten at 120 VAC
Alarm relay
0.4 A at 125 VAC; 2 A at 30 VDC, resistive load
0.2 A at 125 VAC; 1 A at 30 VDC, inductive load
You can connect more than one piece of equipment to a variable stage or relay as long as they are the same type (for
example, two fans) and the total current draw does not exceed the stage’s limit.
The FLA (full load ampere) rating accounts for the increase in motor current draw
when the motor operates at less than full speed. Make sure the motor/equipment
connected to the variable stage does not draw more than 7 FLA.
Using power contactors to increase the capacity of relays
Phason’s Manual Override Box (model MOB-4) has four 240-volt power contactors that allow you to
increase the load handling capability of control relays. Manual Override Box is ideal for secondary
ventilation fans and electric heaters.
MOB-4 electrical ratings
Coil: 10.2 mA at 240 VAC
Contact: 25 A at 240 VAC; resistive
2 HP at 240 VAC, 1 HP at 120 VAC; motor, power factor 0.4
1300 W at 120 VAC; tungsten
For more information, read Replacement kits and optional accessories on page 72 .