platypus PSCGen6-NO User manual

Platypus Controller User
Manual - Gen 6
PLATYPUS
CONTROLLER
PLATYPUS
CONTROLLER
PLATYPUS
CONTROLLER
Platypus Fire Pty Ltd
makers of the and
The Sensible Bushfire Protection System

Contents
Warning Symbols Explained................................................................................................................. 1
Important Safety Instructions .............................................................................................................. 1
verview ................................................................................................................................................ 2
Read before operation .......................................................................................................................... 3
Installation ......................................................................................................................................... 3
Safety Precautions ............................................................................................................................. 3
RCM .................................................................................................................................................... 3
Home Screen ...................................................................................................................................... 4
Password Screen ............................................................................................................................... 5
System Screen .................................................................................................................................... 5
Auto/Manual Screen ........................................................................................................................ 6
Display Log Screen ............................................................................................................................ 7
Cycle Times ........................................................................................................................................ 8
Set Trigger Level ................................................................................................................................ 9
Change Password Screen ............................................................................................................... 10
View System .................................................................................................................................... 10
Test System ..................................................................................................................................... 11
Phone ........................................................................................................................................... 11
Battery ......................................................................................................................................... 11
Set Clock/Date ................................................................................................................................ 12
Info ................................................................................................................................................... 13
System ............................................................................................................................................. 14
About ........................................................................................................................................... 14
Install ........................................................................................................................................... 14
Access .......................................................................................................................................... 16
Set .................................................................................................................................................... 16
Diesel ........................................................................................................................................... 16
Phone ............................................................................................................................................... 18
Location ....................................................................................................................................... 19
Primary Phone Number ............................................................................................................. 19
Additional Numbers ................................................................................................................... 20
Evac ................................................................................................................................................. 20
Aux ................................................................................................................................................... 21
Active Screen .................................................................................................................................. 22

Pause Screen ................................................................................................................................... 23
Control Words for SMS functions ...................................................................................................... 24
System ............................................................................................................................................. 24
Temp ................................................................................................................................................ 24
Status ............................................................................................................................................... 24
Auto ................................................................................................................................................. 25
Trigger ............................................................................................................................................. 25
n ..................................................................................................................................................... 25
ff .................................................................................................................................................... 25
Evac ................................................................................................................................................. 26
Battery ............................................................................................................................................. 26
Trouble Shooting ................................................................................................................................ 27
Installation Notes ............................................................................................................................... 28
Installing the Platypus Controller ..................................................................................................... 29
Location ........................................................................................................................................... 29
Mains utlet .................................................................................................................................... 30
Switching loads greater than 12A ............................................................................................. 30
Terminals ............................................................................................................................................ 31
External Temperature Sensor ........................................................................................................... 32
Specifications ...................................................................................................................................... 33

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Warning Symbols Explained
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating
and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying the Platypus Controller.
Important Safety Instructions
•Read these instructions
•Do not modify this controller in any way
•Keep these instructions
•Heed all warnings
•Follow all instructions
•Do not allow water to enter this controller
•Do not drill holes in this controller's enclosure
•Refer all installation and servicing to qualified service personnel
Please read these instructions fully and carefully before using this controller.
The Platypus Controller operate from 24 volts. Death or serious injury may result if this
product is not correctly installed and operated.

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Overview
The Platypus Controller is a powerful, flexible controller that can be configured in a variety of
ways to control a pump(s) and watering systems. It can communicate with the user via SMS or
manually from the on board touch screen. The Platypus Controller can be set to operate using
the controllers intuitive program interface.
The Platypus Sprinkler Controller operates by monitoring the ambient air temperature.
When the measured ambient air temperature is equal to, or greater than the trigger
temperature which has been set by the user, the Platypus Sprinkler Controller will become
active.
Becoming active means,
•A 15 second alarm will sound, warning the system will be switched on.
•An SMS (if the phone option is installed) message will be sent to the selected mobile
telephone
•nce the alarm ceases all installed devices will be activated.
• All installed devices will remain active for the run time period, as set by the user
•After the runtime period has elapsed all installed devices will be de-activated for the
pause period, as set by the user
At the end of the pause period the ambient temperature will be measured and compared to the
preset trigger temperature minus five degrees.
If the measured ambient air temperature is equal to, or greater than the trigger temperature
which has been set by the user, the Platypus Sprinkler Controller will again become active.
nce the ambient air temperature is 5 degrees less than the trigger temperature, the Platypus
Controller will return to the idle state and display the home screen.

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Read before operation
Installation
The Platypus Controller should be installed by a Platypus certified installer. This will ensure
correct placement and operation of all components.
Safety Precautions
•Keep this manual where an operator can easily locate it.
•Read this manual prior to operating the equipment.
•There are no serviceable components inside the Platypus Sprinkler Controller. Do not
remove any of the internal face plates. There are dangerous voltages and the risk of
electric shock.
•If the power cord of this equipment is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer
or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
RCM
The RCM compliance mark is visible on the "System Screen" .

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Home Screen
When the GSM module has been installed and a sim card is installed, the current date and time
will be obtained from the telephone network. The current date is displayed at the top left of the
home screen and the current time is displayed on the top right of the home screen.
If the GSM module is not selected or there is no sim card inserted, the time and date will have to be
set manually, as explained on page 13.
The preset trigger temperature is displayed in red just below the date. pposite this on the right
hand side of the Home screen, the current ambient air temperature is displayed in red.
At the bottom left of the screen a green bar indicates the approximate strength of the telephone
reception signal.
At the bottom of the screen a blue message "System is in Auto Mode" will be displayed
indicating the controller is ready and in the Auto mode. therwise a red message "System is in
Manual Mode" will be displayed.
In Auto mode the controller will respond to an over temperature event automatically.
In manual mode it is up to an operator to turn the controller on and off as required.
To offer the greatest protection it is strongly recommended to leave the Platypus
Controller in the Auto mode of operation.
Touching anywhere on the Platypus logo will take the user to the Password screen.
If more than 3 minutes elapses and the screen has not been touched the Platypus Sprinkler
Controller will go to sleep. Sleep mode reduces the overall power consumption of the Platypus
Sprinkler Controller.
To wake the Platypus Sprinkler Controller from sleep, touch the screen anywhere and the
"Home" screen will be displayed.

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Password Screen
The user password screen has a yellow background.
Enter your four (4) digit code.
(he Platypus Controller is delivered from the factory with the password set to "1234". he
installer of the Platypus Controller may override this code with a new four(4) digit code. , which
will be given to you at the time of installation.)
If the entered four (4) digit code is valid, the controller display will go to the System screen.
If an invalid four (4) digit code is entered, the controller will give four beeps and return to the
Home screen.
Pressing the "Exit" button on the keyboard at anytime will take the user back to the Home
screen. From here you can touch on the Platypus logo to return to the password screen.
If more than 3 minutes elapses and no buttons on this screen have been pressed, the Controller
will return to the home screen.
System Screen
From this screen it is possible to access all the user functions of the Platypus Sprinkler
Controller.
Figure 1: With SIM card installed.
Figure 2: without SIM card installed.
•Mode: Select auto or manual operation

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•Access: Enter a new user password
•Cycle: Adjust the run and pause times of the system
•View: Indicates which functions of the Platypus controller are active
•Trigger: Allows manual adjustment of the trigger temperature
•Log: Displays a log of access codes and temperatures
•Clock: Set time and date (This button will not be displayed if a SIM card
is installed)
•Test: Allows testing of the selected functions
•Info: Gives an overview of the system settings
•System: Displays the system password access screen
Select a function by touching on the function button. The display will then switch to the
screen of the selected function.
If more than 3 minutes elapses and no buttons on this screen have been pressed, the Controller
will return to the home screen.
To exit the System screen at any time, touch the red Home button at the bottom right of
the screen.
Auto/Manual Screen
From this screen the operator can select manual or automatic operation of the Platypus
Sprinkler Controller.
The green highlighted buttons indicate the current mode setting for the Platypus Controller.
If the mode setting is Auto, to select manual operation, press the "Manual" button. This will
toggle the setting to Manual.
Once manual operation mode has been selected the Platypus Sprinkler Controller will no
longer respond automatically to temperatures above the set trigger point.
If the mode setting is Manual, to select Auto operation, press the "Auto" button. This will toggle
the setting to Auto.
The controller will send a text message (if a telephone module is installed) to the registered
telephone number indicating AUT or MANUAL mode of operation.
To operate the system manually set the mode to "Manual" and press the " n" button. The
Platypus Controller will become active.
To exit the Auto/Manual screen at any time, press the red "Back" button.

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If more than 3 minutes elapses and no buttons on this screen have been pressed, the Controller
will return to the home screen.
Display Log Screen
The display log shows details of operators using the system and also the maximum daily
temperature recorded for each day of the year.
The log entries are displayed from the most recent entry. There are 8 entries per page.
Page Number 6 of 9
Date Time Code Max Temp Time
22:10:20
09:15:59
11:03:16
09:45:09
10:12:06
00:00:01
00:00:01
15:01:02
23.6 14:22:32
6 54
1234
1234
856
1234
Exit NextPrevious
14:54:28
Box TempMax Temp
1234
32.2
23:10:20
23:10:20
23:10:20
28:10:20
28:10:20
29:10:20
02:11:20
28.6 25.8 1 :10:18
To select the previous 8 entries touch the button labelled "Next" located at the bottom of
the Display Log screen.
When there are no more entries to display, the "Next" button will no longer have any response.
Touching the "Previous" button will take you forward through the days to the current day
The Max Temp entry refers to the maximum temperature recorded for the date shown in the log
entry.
The Box Temp entry indicates the maximum temperature inside the Platypus Controller
enclosure for that day.
The maximum daily temperature is added to the display log at 00:00:01 hours.
To exit the Display Log screen, touch the button labelled "EXIT which is located at the bottom
centre of the screen.
If more than 3 minutes elapses and no buttons on this screen have been pressed, the Controller
will return to the home screen.

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Cycle Times
n this screen the operator can select the pumping time and the pause time for the pumping
system.
When the Platypus Sprinkler Controller is in the auto mode of operation and an ambient air
temperature equal to or above the preset trigger temperature is detected any pumping device
connected to the Platypus Sprinkler Controller will be operated. The pumping device will run
for the Pump Run time as set at the "Cycle Times" screen. After this time has elapsed the
pumping device will cease pumping for the Pump Pause time as set at the "Cycle Times" screen.
nce the pause period has elapsed, the current ambient air temperature will be compared to the
preset trigger temperature. If the ambient air temperature is equal to or above the preset
trigger temperature the "Run", "Pause" cycle will repeat.
This process will be repeated until the measured ambient air temperature is 5 degrees less than
the preset trigger level.
To select the pumping time touch the "Run" button on the "Cycle Times" screen.
The screen will now display the current pump run time (in minutes) .
Touch on "Up" repeatedly to increase the pump run time (max 60 minutes). Touch on "Down"
repeatedly to decrease the pump run time.
The pump run time displayed is the number of minutes the pump will run for when the Platypus
Sprinkler Controller is in the auto mode of operation.
To select the pause time touch the "Pause" button on the "Cycle Times" screen.
The screen will now display the current pump pause time (in minutes) .
Touch on "Longer" repeatedly to increase the pump pause time (max 60 minutes). Touch on
"Shorter" repeatedly to decrease the pause time.

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The pump pause time displayed is the number of minutes the pump will pause for when the
Platypus Sprinkler Controller is in the auto mode of operation.
To exit the Cycle Times screen at any time, touch the red back button
If more than 3 minutes elapses and no buttons on this screen have been pressed, the Controller
will return to the home screen.
Set Trigger Level
n this screen the operator can select the trigger temperature at which the system will be
activated.
When the Platypus Sprinkler Controller is in the auto mode of operation and an ambient air
temperature, equal to or above the preset trigger temperature is detected, any device connected
to the Platypus Sprinkler Controller will be operated.
Touch on the "Up" button to increase the trigger temperature. Touch on the "Down" button to
lower the trigger temperature.
To exit the Set Trigger Level screen at any time, touch the dark blue text at the bottom of
the screen.
If more than 3 minutes elapses and no buttons on this screen have been pressed, the Controller
will return to the home screen.

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Change Password Screen
Enter your new four (4) digit code. The digits entered will be displayed below. Select save to
store the new code or select "Back" to return without storing the new code.
Choose "YES" to accept the new password or "N " to discard the password and return to the
system screen.
Pressing the "Back" button on the keypad at anytime will take the user back to the System
screen.
If more than 3 minutes elapses and no buttons on this screen have been pressed, the Controller
will return to the home screen.
View System
This screen displays the individual components that are installed to the Platypus Controller.
Devices shown in green background are installed and will operate when the system is active.
Devices shown in grey background are not installed and will not operate when the system is
active.
To install or uninstall a component from the system requires installer access to the system.
Contact your authorised Platypus installer.
To exit the View System screen at any time, touch the red "Back" button at the bottom of
the screen.

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If more than 3 minutes elapses and no buttons on this screen have been pressed, the Controller
will return to the home screen.
Test System
n this screen the user can manually test the individual devices that are installed to the
Platypus Controller.
To test a connected device, touch on the device name. The selected device will be activated.
The selected device can be de-activated at any time by touching again on the device name.
Phone
In the case of the phone module, a screen will display technical data for the SMS module.
Touching on "Send" will send a text message to the registered telephone.
Touching on "Read Messages" will display the ten most recent messages received. Touching on
the "Delete" button will erase all messages from the system.
BackDelete
OK
OK
OK
OK
OK
OK
OK
OK
OK
OK
Battery
Test battery is available if the battery function has been installed.
When the battery function is selected the battery voltage and percent of charge will be
displayed.

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Battery Voltage
12. V
93%
Back
To exit the battery test screen, touch on the red "Back" button at the bottom of the screen.
To exit the Test System screen at any time, touch the red "Back" button at the bottom of
the screen.
If more than 3 minutes elapses and no buttons on this screen have been pressed, the Controller
will return to the home screen.
Set Clock/Date
n this screen the user can set the current time and date.
After applying power to the Platypus Controller, it will be necessary to reset the time and date
of the system clock.
If the phone module and a sim card have been installed, the current date and time will be obtained
from the telephone network.
To exit the Set Clock/Date screen at any time, touch the red "Back" button at the bottom
of the screen.
To set the time, touch on the "Clock" button. The screen will now display the time at the top of
the screen. Use the "Down/UP" buttons on the left side of the screen to alter the hours. Use the
"Down/UP" buttons on the right side of the screen to alter the minutes.
Back
Up
Down
Up
Down
Hours Minutes
10:15
To exit the Set Time screen at any time, touch the red "Back" button at the bottom of the
screen.

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To set the date, touch on the "Date" button. The screen will now display the date at the top of the
screen. Use the "Down/UP" buttons on the left side of the screen to alter the month. Use the
"Down/UP" buttons at the centre of the screen to alter the day. Use the "Down/UP" buttons on
the right side of the screen to alter the year.
Back
Up
Down
Up
Down
Month Year
Day
Up
Down
November : 11 : 2020
To exit the Set Date screen at any time, touch the red "Back" button at the bottom of the
screen.
If more than 3 minutes elapses and no buttons on this screen have been pressed, the Controller
will return to the home screen.
Info
This screen the displays an overview of the Platypus Controller settings.
To exit the Info screen at any time, touch the red "Back" button at the bottom of the
screen.
If more than 3 minutes elapses and no buttons on this screen have been pressed, the Controller
will return to the home screen.

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System
Touching the "System" button will take the operator to the installer password screen. The
installer password screen has a white back ground. From here you can enter a valid four (4)
digit code to continue to the system setup functions.
Pressing the "Exit" at anytime will take the user back to the User screen.
If more than 3 minutes elapses and no buttons on this screen have been pressed, the Controller
will return to the home screen.
Upon entering a correct password the screen shown below appears. From this screen the
following functions can be selected.
About
This screen displays information about the hardware and firmware versions in use.
To exit the About screen at any time, touch the red "Back" button at the bottom of the
screen.
If more than 3 minutes elapses and no buttons on this screen have been pressed, the Controller
will return to the home screen.
Install

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n this screen the user can select the individual devices that are to be active on the Platypus
Controller.
To install a device, touch on the device name. The selected device will be activated.
The selected device can be de-activated at any time by touching again on the device name.
Devices shown with a green background are installed. Devices shown with a grey background
are not installed.
In the case of "Temp Sense" a screen with three radio buttons will be displayed. Touching on a
radio button will select the read style listed above the radio button. This is indicated by the
centre of the radio button changing colour to green.
In the case of "Diesel Motor" a screen with two radio buttons is displayed. Touching on a radio
button will select the motor starter being used. This is indicated by the centre of the radio
button changing colour to green.
nce a selection has been made touch on "Exit to main menu" to return to the install screen.
In the case of the GSM module, to initialize the GSM settings it is necessary to cycle the power to
the Platypus Controller. Turn off the power at the power outlet, wait for 30 seconds and turn the
power back on. The GSM module will be initialized and the time and date will be updated from
the telephone network time stamp.
To exit the Install screen at any time, touch the red "Back" button at the bottom of the
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If more than 3 minutes elapses and no buttons on this screen have been pressed, the Controller
will return to the home screen.
Access
Enter the new four (4) digit code. The digits entered will be displayed below. Select save to
store the new code or select Back to return without storing the new code.
Choose "YES" to accept the new password or "N " to discard the password and return to the
system screen.
To exit the Access screen at any time, touch the red "Back" button at the bottom of the
screen.
If more than 3 minutes elapses and no buttons on this screen have been pressed, the Controller
will return to the home screen.
Set
From this screen the parameters for the listed functions can be set as desired.
To exit the Set screen at any time, touch the red "Back" button at the bottom of the
screen.
If more than 3 minutes elapses and no buttons on this screen have been pressed, the Controller
will return to the home screen.
Diesel
From this screen the parameter to be set on the diesel motor can be selected.