ProFire PF3100 Series Instruction manual

PF3100 Quick User Guide
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PROFIRE PF3100
Quick User Guide

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1. PF3100 User Interface (UI)
The PF3100 User Interface is intuitive and easy to read:
Power LED
On = powered.
Off = not powered.
Status LED
Off = not powered.
Flashing green = start-up sequence.
Green = system is running.
Red = system is stopped.
Amber = warning or alarm is present.
LCD Screen
Displays diagnostics, current settings, and options when navigating through menus.
Stop Key
Used to stop the system; this immediately turns off the burner.
Back Key
Used to go back one screen and cancel out of dialog boxes.
Arrow Keys
Used to navigate through menus.
Multi-Button
Menu key that opens a menu of global options.

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OK Key
Used to enter a menu, acknowledge a prompt, save an edited setting, or return to the home screen.
Help Key
Allows access to system help. One button press brings up tooltips for items on the current screen.
+/- Keys
Used to adjust settings up or down.
Start Key
Used to start the system.
Number Pad
Used to start the system.
Delete Key
Used to delete the last character entered when using the number pad.

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Start/Stop Switch
This switch is located at the side of the box and can be used to turn the system off and on.
Enclosure Door Lock (not pictured)
Mechanism for securing the door. A flat-head (standard or slotted) screwdriver is needed to open and close the
enclosure.
2. Starting the System
System Overview
When the system first powers up, the System Overview screen will be visible:
On this screen, only one appliance is visible (Heater 1).
Some systems may have more appliances listed as required.
Select the required appliance by pressing OK. This will bring up the Appliance Status screen.

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Appliance Status Screen
The Appliance Status screen allows you to view the status of the entire appliance you have selected, including
temperatures, input states, output states, and overall status.
If there are any alerts, a star symbol (*) will appear next to the Alerts tab.
The red dot next to Burner 1 will blink a number of different colors, depending on the alarm, and the status will
change from Ready to Waiting or Alarm.
Selecting the Alerts tab (using the arrow keys) will take you to the Alert Screen.

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Alert Screen
The Alert Screen indicates the presence of any active alarms, waits, and warnings.
Use the arrow keys to select whichever alarm, wait, or warning you would like to see and press OK.
In the above example, if you select the alarm No Appliance Level, the No Appliance Level Alert alarm screen
would appear.
No Appliance Level Alert
When an alert such as the one below appears, DON’T PANIC!
Pressing OK or the BACK key will return you to the Alert Screen and will NOT affect the system in any negative
way.

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3. Setpoints
Adjusting Setpoints from the Status Screen
From this screen, you can use the arrow keys to get to an item that you wish to view. Once the item is highlighted
(red), press OK. This screen enables you to access any setpoints you may need.
In the above example, Aux 1 has been highlighted. This will take you to the Settings Adjust screen.
Adjusting Settings
This screen tells you everything you need to know, and by using the arrow keys, you can navigate to your selection
and adjust settings accordingly.
If any items are grey, you may not have the correct security level required to change that setting.

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Quick Adjust Screen
From the System Overview or Appliance Status screen, the primary process temperature may be adjusted in small
increments. Press the Multi-Button when on one of these screens to open up the quick adjust dialog as shown
below:
All setpoints scale together but are limited on the top end by the High Temperature Setpoint and on the low
end by the Low Temperature Setpoint.

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4. Stopping the System
Stop Query Screen
From any screen on the UI, press the STOP key on the keypad and this screen will appear:
You will be prompted to confirm that you want to stop. Press the OK key to confirm, or the BACK key to cancel.
Safety Rated Shutdown
It is important to note: the STOP function on the UI is NOT safety rated. This function may be unavailable if the
UI is offline, disconnected from the network, or otherwise incapacitated.
Safety Rated Shutdown can be achieved as follows:
➢Use the switch on the side of the box.
➢Connect an appropriately rated mushroom switch.
➢Use the manual valves on the fuel train.
➢Remove the power source.

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Shutdown Screen
The Shutdown Screen will appear after the system has shutdown for any reason, including once you have selected
STOP (as per the Stop Query Screen section above).
It is recommended that you take note immediately of the reason(s) for the shutdown. Once you have selected
Acknowledge, this information will no longer be available. Ever. So write it down.
5. Profire Contact Information
If you have any concerns or questions about this information, please contact PROFIRE as follows:
U.S.
1.801.796.5127
321 South, 1250 West Suite 1
Lindon, UT
84042, USA
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CANADA
1.780.960.5278
Box 3313, Bay 12, 55 Alberta Ave
Spruce Grove, AB
T7X 3A6, Canada
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