Sentiotec Infrabox basic S Guide

Version 11/20 ID no. 1-052-866
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION AND UNS
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Infrared control unit
Infrabox basic S
Infrabox basic S set 1-035-705 / IRB-BS-S
Infrabox basic S white set 1-039-847 / IRB-BS-W-S

Table of Contents
1. About this instruction manual 4
2. Important information for your safety 5
2.1. Intended use 5
2.2. Safety information for the installer 7
2.3. Safety information for the user 8
3. Product description 9
3.1. Scope of delivery 9
3.2. Optional accessories 9
3.3. Product features 9
4. Installation 11
4.1. Installing the power supply unit 11
4.2. Installing the control unit 12
4.3. Installing the foil temperature sensor 14
5. Electrical connection 15
5.1. Connection area for sensor/control unit/seat sensor 15
5.2. Connection diagram for 230 V 16
5.3. Connecting the foil sensor (optional) 17
5.4. Connecting the seat sensor (optional) 17
5.5. Connecting the HV input (enable input) 17
5.6. Connecting the safety temperature limiter (optional) 17
5.7. Connecting the infrared heater / infrared plate 17

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6. Commissioning 18
6.1. Operating mode 19
6.2. Operating type (infrared heater/infrared plate) 20
6.3. Operating time 21
6.4. Foil sensor 22
6.5. Seat time (optional for seat sensor) 23
6.6. On-time (I/0 timer) 24
6.7. Leading/trailing edge phase control 26
6.8. HV input (enable input) 26
7. Testing 27
8. Operation 28
8.1. Description of control elements 28
8.2. Switching the infrared controller 29
8.3. Dimming function for the infrared heater/infrared plate 29
8.4. Seat sensor (optional) 29
9. Troubleshooting 30
9.1. Error messages 30
10. Cleaning and maintenance 31
10.1. Cleaning 31
10.2. Maintenance 31
11. Disposal 31
12. Technical data 32

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1.About this instruction manual
Read these installation and operating instructions carefully and keep them close
to the infrared control unit. This ensures that you can refer to information on
safety and operation at any time.
Symbols used for warning notices
In these instructions for installation and use, a warning notice located next to
an activity indicates that this activity poses a risk. Always observe the warning
notices. This prevents damage to property and injuries, which in the worst case
may be fatal.
The warning notices contain keywords, which have the following meanings:
DANGER!
Serious or fatal injury will occur if this warning notice is not observed.
WARNING!
Serious or fatal injury can occur if this warning notice is not observed.
CAUTION!
Minor injuries can occur if this warning notice is not observed.
ATTENTION!
This keyword is a warning that damage to property can occur.
Other symbols
This symbol indicates tips and useful information.
Do not cover Read the operating instructions
These installation and operating instructions can also be found in
the downloads section of our website: www.sentiotec.com/downloads.

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2.Important information for your safety
The Infrabox Basic infrared controller has been produced in ac-
cordance with the safety regulations applicable for technical units.
However, hazards may arise during use. Therefore adhere to the
following safety information and the specic warning notices in
the individual chapters. Also observe the safety information for the
devices connected.
2.1. Intended use
The Infrabox Basic infra controller is used exclusively for control-
ling and operating the light/fan and infrared heater/infrared plate.
Observe the instructions for this in the operating instruction manual.
The Infrabox Basic infrared controller may only be used for control-
ling a maximum capacity of 3.5 kW.
Overview of the operating modes:
Switchable: up to 3.5 kW
Half-wave control (dimmable): up to 1.3 kW
Leading edge phase control (dimmable): up to 350 W
The Infrabox infrared controller is suitable for use with intrinsi-
cally safe infrared heaters and infrared plates. If no intrinsically
safe products are being used, a safety temperature limiter
must be connected.

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Suitable infrared heaters: DIR-350-R, WIR-350-R, DIR-500-R,
WIR-500-R, DIR-750-R, WIR-750-R, DIR-1300-R, WIR-1300-R,
ECO-350-R, ECO-350-G, ECO-500-R, ECO-500-G, ECO-750-R,
O-IRC-W
Suitable infrared plates: IR-WP-175, IR-WP-100, IR-WP-390,
IR-WP-510, IR-WPHL-510, IR-WPHL-100, IR-WPHL-390,
IR-WPHL-175
ATTENTION!
Only use infrared plates in connection with the optional WC4-IRF-F foil
sensors.
Before using the controller for the rst time, check that the cabin is
ready to operate.
●Only the mains connection cable provided or the optional one
for Switzerland (IR-CP-CH) may be used.
●The power supply unit may only be installed and operated to-
gether with the control unit provided.
Any use exceeding this scope is considered improper use. Improper
use can result in damage to the product, severe injuries or death.

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2.2. Safety information for the installer
●The clamping connections may only be installed by a qualied
electrician or similarly qualied person.
●The plugs connectors may be installed by the user.
●Installation and connection of the infrared control unit may only
be performed when the power supply is disconnected.
●Also comply with the regulations applicable at the installation
location.
●Before the infrared controller is switched on, make sure that no
ammable objects have been hung over the infrared heater or
on the infrared plate.
●For your own safety, consult your supplier in the event of prob-
lems that are not described in su󰀩cient detail in the installation
and operating instructions.

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2.3. Safety information for the user
●The infrared controller must not be used by children under
8 years old.
●The infrared controller may be used by children age 8 years or
older, by persons with limited psychological, sensory or mental
capabilities or by persons with lack of experience/knowledge
only when:
– They are supervised.
– They have been shown how to use the device safely and
are aware of the hazards that could occur.
●Children must not play with the device.
●Children under 14 years of age may only clean the device if they
are supervised.
●For health reasons, do not use the infrared cabin if you are under
the inuence of alcohol, medication or drugs.
●Before the infrared controller is switched on, make sure that no
ammable objects have been hung over the infrared heater or
on the infrared plate.
●For your own safety, consult your supplier in the event of problems
that are not described in su󰀩cient detail in the user instructions.

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3.Product description
3.1. Scope of delivery
●Infrabox basic control unit
●Infrabox basic power unit
●Mains connection cable 2.5 m (IR-CP-EU)
●Installation material
●Installation instruction manual
●HV plug
3.2. Optional accessories
●Foil sensor (WC4-IRF-F) incl. 5 m connection cable
●Seat sensor (IRB-F-S) incl. 1 m connection cable
●Infrared heater plug (item no.: WC4-P-RA)
●Infrared mains connection cable 2.5 m, Switzerland (item no.: IR-CP-CH)
3.3. Product features
The Infrabox infrared controller features the following functions:
●Switching the infrared heater or infrared plate with a heating capacity of
max. 3.5 kW
●Controlling (dim) the infrared controller in 5 levels with the half-wave control
unit (up to 1.3 kW)
●Controlling (dim) the infrared controller in 5 levels with the leading edge phase
control (up to 350 W)
●Seating sensor function (optional accessories)
●Timer function
●Remote start function

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●If infrared heaters are connected, they must have a safety temperature limiter.
For suitable infrared heaters see 2.1. Intended use on page 5.
●If infrared plates are connected, the WC4-IRF-F foil sensors must be used
and activated (see 4.3. Installing the foil temperature sensor on page 14
and 5.3. Connecting the foil sensor (optional) on page 17). For suitable
infrared plates see 2.1. Intended use on page 5.
●Automatic heating time limit
The infrared controller shuts down automatically after the maximum heat-
ing period for safety reasons (see also 6.3. Operating time on page 21).
The EN 60335-2-53 species a maximum heating period limit of 6 hours
for private infrared cabins. For infrared cabins in hotels, apartment blocks
and similar locations, a maximum heating period limit of 12 hours is
permissible. Extending the heating period limit to 18 hours or 24 hours
is only permitted in public infrared cabins.
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The Infrabox Basic infrared controller is suitable for use with intrinsically
safe infrared heaters and infrared plates. If no intrinsically safe products
are being used, a safety temperature limiter must be connected.