ProFire PF3100 Series Instruction manual

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PROFIRE PF3100
Quick User Guide

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1. System Overview.............................................................................................................................................. 3
2. General Information .................................................................................................................................................... 3
Status LED............................................................................................................................................... 3
3. Interpreting System Information................................................................................................................................. 4
Alerts Tab................................................................................................................................................ 4
4. Running the System ..................................................................................................................................................... 5
Starting the System ................................................................................................................................. 5
Stopping the System................................................................................................................................ 6
Settings Tab ............................................................................................................................................ 7
Data Tab .................................................................................................................................................7
Quick Adjust Screen................................................................................................................................. 8
System Diagnostics.................................................................................................................................. 9
Backup Settings.......................................................................................................................................9
Restore Settings .................................................................................................................................... 10
About Screen......................................................................................................................................... 10
5. Troubleshooting......................................................................................................................................................... 11
Access the Flame Diagnostics Screen...................................................................................................... 11
Event Log .............................................................................................................................................. 12
6. Profire Contact Information....................................................................................................................................... 13

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1. System Overview
2. General Information
General navigation of the system is performed by using the buttons on the User Interface (UI). Of these, the most
important are the BACK ( ) key, the arrow keys, and the OK key. An item highlighted in red is active; active items
can be selected by pressing the OK key.
Status LED
The Status LED is located on the top left corner of the front of the UI enclosure and functions as follows:
Off = not powered.
Green = system is running or waiting.
Red = system is stopped.

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3. Interpreting System Information
The Appliance Status screen displays important information about the system. The Status tab shows the run status
of each controller in the appliance, the system temperatures, input states/values, and output values.
Alerts Tab
The Alerts tab provides a list of error conditions that must be addressed prior to starting the system.

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Alarms
An alarm is an alert that causes the system to shut down or prevents the system from starting. An alarm
requires operator acknowledgement before the system can be restarted.
Waits
A wait is an alert that causes the system to stop, but not shut down; the valves will close and the system will
purge, and once the wait condition has been met, the system will automatically restart.
Warnings
A warning is an alert meant to direct the operator to a non-critical issue without shutting down the system.
Warnings are for information or troubleshooting purposes only and do not affect the ability of the system
to start or continue running.
Alert Detail Screens
To access additional details about an alert, select the alert and press the OK key. If available, a dialog box
with further information about the alert will be displayed.
4. Running the System
Starting the System
Using the START Button
Press the START button on the keypad to bring up the Start menu.
Using the arrow keys, navigate to the desired selection and press OK. If there are no alerts pertaining to the
selection, the system will begin its ignition sequence immediately.

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Start Using Ignition Switch
The ignition switch can be used to start an individual burner, as there is one ignition switch for each burner
in the system. It is located on the right side of each enclosure containing a BMS controller card.
Ensure that there are no alerts pertaining to the desired burner, then turn its ignition switch to the Ignite
position. Hold it until the status light turns green (approximately 1 second) to begin the ignition sequence
for that specific burner.
The ignition switch cannot be used to start multiple burners at once.
Other Methods
The PF3100 can also be started via Modbus, or remotely using the BMS start contact.
Stopping the System
Using the Ignition Switch
Turn any ignition switch on an appliance to the STOP position to immediately shut down the entire
appliance.
Using the BMS ESD Contact
The ESD contact can be wired to an appropriately rated emergency shutdown switch that can be used to
shut down the entire appliance.
Using the UI STOP Button
Press the STOP button to bring up the STOP menu. Use the arrow keys to navigate to the desired option
and press OK. The selected appliance(s) or controller(s) will then shut down immediately.
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.

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Settings Tab
The Settings tab contains a list of settings that can be configured to satisfy the requirements of the heating
application.
Data Tab
The Data tab provides useful information to assist with troubleshooting and temperature tracking.

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Quick Adjust Screen
To access the Quick Adjust screen from the Appliance Status screen, highlight the primary process
temperature and press OK. The Quick Adjust screen displays the current setpoints for the primary process
temperature of the system. Us the +and –keys to adjust the primary process setpoint.
Setpoint Adjustment Screen
To update the setpoints of the other temperature and inputs shown on the Appliance Status screen,
highlight the desired item and press OK. The setpoint adjustment screen will appear, allowing the name and
setpoints to be changed.

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System Diagnostics
Select System Diagnostics from the System Overview Settings tab. The system diagnostics screen shows
information about all connected modules as well as key system data.
Backup Settings
Select Backup Settings from the System Overview Settings tab. Follow the on-screen instructions to name
and save system settings. Settings will be saved to the internal memory of the User Interface, as well as to a
USB drive (if installed).

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Restore Settings
Select Restore Settings from the System Overview Settings tab. Follow the on-screen instruction to load the
desired settings file and assign the settings to specific controllers.
About Screen
Select About from the System Overview Settings tab. To view important system information including
firmware version and licensing information.

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5. Troubleshooting
Access the Flame Diagnostics Screen
To access the Flame Diagnostics screen, navigate to the controller and press the multi button ( ).
The flame diagnostics screen displays information required to troubleshoot flame quality issues.

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Event Log
The Event Log can be found in the Data Tab of the Appliance Status screen.
Follow the on-screen instructions to select a controller and use the filter to refine the log items. The export
option will save the data log to a USB drive (if a USB drive is installed in the User Interface).
For detailed help with troubleshooting follow the link below:
http://3100.profireenergy.com/pf3100-documentation/

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6. 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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