Thermon Tracenet Genesis Owner's manual

TRACENETTM GENESIS
CONTROL AND MONITORING SYSTEM
Installaon, Operaon & Maintenance Guide

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TraceNet Genesis Installaon, Operaon & Maintenance Guide
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and by statue or rule of the law.

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TraceNet Genesis Installaon, Operaon & Maintenance Guide
Table of Contents
Secon 1: Genesis Introducon And Overview ..........................................................................4
Secon 2: Panel Inspecon, Field Connecons And Internal Wiring.........................................4
2.1: Recommended Visual Inspecon Procedures ...............................................................4
2.2: Wiring and Connecons Survey .....................................................................................4
2.3: Control System Operaon Check ...................................................................................4
2.4: Heat Trace and Insulaon Installaon ............................................................................5
2.5: Power Distribuon Wiring and Breakers ........................................................................5
2.6: TraceNet Panel Wiring ....................................................................................................5
Secon 3: The Genesis System—Overview ................................................................................6
3.1: Genesis Modules Overview ............................................................................................6
3.1.1: The HMI Module ......................................................................................................6
3.1.2: The DCM ..................................................................................................................6
3.1.3: The DTM ...................................................................................................................6
3.1.4: The IOM ...................................................................................................................7
3.2: The Genesis HMI Screens ...............................................................................................8
3.3: Seng Addresses and Conguring Genesis DCM and DTM ........................................15
Secon 4: Genesis Control Opons and Examples ..................................................................16
4.1: Line Sensing Control .....................................................................................................16
4.2: Ambient Sensing Opons .............................................................................................16
4.3: Proporonal Control and Power Clamp .......................................................................17
Secon 5: Genesis Tesng and Start-Up ...................................................................................17
Secon 6: Operaon and Maintenance of the Genesis Control and Monitoring System .......17
6.1: Maintenance.................................................................................................................17
6.2: Maintenance Schedule Recommendaon ...................................................................17
Appendix A: Quick Start Guide For The Genesis Control And Monitoring System ..................18
Appendix B: Genesis Specicaons Guide With Component Limits And Specicaons .........20
Appendix C: Troubleshoong Tips For Reliable Electrical Heat Trace Performance ................28
Appendix D: Genesis Modbus Memory Reference ..................................................................34
Appendix E: Recommended Wiring For RS 485 Communicaons ...........................................35
NOTE: The TraceNet Command Communicaons Operang Instrucons are addressed in a separate document
covering TraceNet Genesis, as well as TN, TCM18, TC1818, TCM2, TC202, TC201, TC101, and ECM. TraceNet
Genesis requires TraceNet Command Version 2.3.0+ for operaon.

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Secon 1: Genesis Introducon and
Overview
The following serves as a general guide and overview on
the installaon, startup, operaon, and maintenance of a
TraceNet Genesis heat tracing control panel. This guide is
to be sent in conjuncon with the project specic panel
drawings and any other installaon instrucons/guides
and standards provided. In the unlikely event that a conict
or uncertainty arises, contact the Thermon engineering
support personnel assigned to this project to clarify.
NOTE: All personnel should be properly trained and
qualied to safely install, service, operate, and program
this TraceNet heat tracing control panel as well as to install,
operate, and maintain all associated heat tracing.
Secon 2: Panel Inspecon, Field
Connecons and Internal Wiring
A typical Genesis Panel may include electrical distribuon
(oponal main breaker with branch breakers for each
electrical heang circuit, either within the Genesis panel
or in an adjacent electrical distribuon enclosure. (Refer to
the project specic drawings for each panel.)
Wide variees of TraceNet Genesis panel conguraons
are possible and can be located in site locaons having
electrically classied areas and/or ordinary locaons. The
actual panel markings provided with the panel will detail
the approvals for the specic locaon of the panel.
2.1: Recommended Visual Inspecon Procedures
• Inspect door and/or solid state heat sink gaskets for
water intrusion as indicated by mineral deposits and
rust. Where feasible replace any gaskets which appear
to be faulty.
• Survey panel exterior and interior for dust, lint, moisture,
or foreign residue. Remove any such residue with a lint
free cloth material. Heavy residues may be addressed
with wood scrapers and a cleaning agent. Do not soak
parts with cleaning agent but only use dampened cloths
in removing heavy residues. Excessive applicaon of
cleaning agents can damage components.
• Check for panel corrosion and scratches. Remove
corrosion and prepare any damaged areas with
sandpaper. Repaint with the approved primer and
touch up paint.
• Check door hinges, latches, and other moving parts
for proper operaon. Use machine oil to lubricate the
moving parts and restore proper operaon where
necessary.
• Check for mechanical damage to any windows as well
as check the window seals. Repair or replace damaged
materials. In all cases where equipment damage is
observed, a root cause analysis should be iniated
to determine any future correcve acon needed to
prevent a recurrence.
2.2: Wiring and Connecons Survey
• The wiring and connecons survey recommended is as
follows:
• If the servicing of removable electrical connectors is
to be conducted, then make certain the area is free of
explosive atmospheres.
• If equipment is available, an infrared scan of the interior
of the panel cabinet and associated wiring (during
operaon) is recommended.
• Any unusually high temperatures at connecons
are usually evidence of poor connecons. Tighten
connecons, repair with new terminaons, and/or
replace any components which have been exposed to
long term overheang. All terminal block connecons
should be ghtened using a torque indicang screw
driver to the levels indicated in Table 1 and project
installaon drawings.
• Check for corrosion at electrical connecons and
terminaons. Where corrosion of electrical terminals
is observed, this may be addional evidence of loose
connecons and excessive heat. A part replacement
may be necessary.
• Inspect wiring for abrasion wear, mechanical damage,
and thermal overexposure. Repair or replace any
damaged or defecve wiring. In all cases where
equipment damage is observed, a root cause analysis
should be iniated to determine any future correcve
acon needed to prevent a recurrence.
2.3: Control System Operaon Check
The Genesis controller screen is an ideal resource in
facilitang operaon checks of the control system. To begin
this program, energize the panel and the appropriate heat
trace circuits for a minimum of 24 hours or unl all circuits
are cycling within their appropriate control band. A typical
list of operaonal maintenance checks are available for a
successful installaon of a TraceNet Genesis heat tracing
control and monitoring panel, a number of equally crical
parts of the system must be installed properly. Areas
requiring close aenon are:
• The heat trace and insulaon
• The RTD temperature sensor installaon
• The distribuon of the eld RTD and power wiring
• The installaon and roung of wiring inside the TraceNet
panel.
Note: The heat tracing system installaon shall be in
accordance with the electrical area classicaon requirements
as well as shall conform to the latest requirements as detailed
in applicable heat tracing standards, the local Electrical Code
and plant standard pracces. Where conicts arise, contact the
project engineer for resoluon.

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2.4: Heat Trace and Insulaon Installaon
All heat trace circuits and insulaon shall be installed in accordance with project installaon details provided. In addion,
refer to the Electric Heat Tracing Maintenance and Troubleshoong Guide (Thermon Form No. 20745) for general
procedures and installaon ps. RTD Installaon and Wiring RTD control sensors should generally be installed on the
process lines (see gure below) or in ambient (where ambient sensing is applied) in a locaon that is most representave
of the enre heat trace circuit. In general, it is recommended that the sensors not be located at heat sinks such as pipe
supports, pumps, and valves as the control system response needs to be based on the majority of the process line.
2.5: Power Distribuon Wiring and Breakers
All eld power wiring materials used shall be suitable for the intended service and shall be rated for insulaon service
temperatures up to and not exceeding 221°F (105°C) unless otherwise higher values are noted in project specicaons.
Circuit breakers (if not already supplied in the TraceNet panel) should be selected based on the heat trace type being
used, the service voltage, and the circuit current draw characteriscs. It is especially important when using self-regulang
heat trace to make sure that the circuit breaker response curve type is coordinated with the startup characterisc of
the heat trace cable in a cold start condion. All distribuon wiring connecons should be ghtened using a torque
indicang screw driver to the levels indicated below.
Recommended Torque Values (Typical)*
Solid State Relays on Heat Sink (where used): 12.5–13.5 in. lbs. (1.41–1.53 Nm)
Distribuon Equipment: 13.2–15.9 in. lbs. (1.49–1.8 Nm)
* Required torque values may vary depending on individual panel designs and size of terminals. Refer to project documentaon for
addional informaon.
2.6: TraceNet Panel Wiring
TraceNet panels are congured and pre-wired into an integrated heat trace control and monitoring system. Clean
terminal strips are provided to facilitate the eld wiring into the panels. Refer to the project specic panel drawings
when installing the eld wiring within the panel. All terminal block connecons should be ghtened using a torque
indicang screw driver to the levels indicated, including terminal block connecons to/on TraceNet Genesis modules.
All heat trace circuits should be properly terminated and meggered prior to energizing the heat trace power distribuon
and control panels. In addion, all pipes should be insulated and weather sealed to achieve the expected heat-up and
temperature maintenance performance of the system.
Heang Cable
(Typical)
Pipe Wall
Temperature Sensor
(Typical)
45° 45°
45° 45°
45°
90°
45°
45°
90°
Single Trace Installaon Triple Trace InstallaonDual Trace Installaon
RTD Sensor Locaon On Piping

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Secon 3: The Genesis System—Overview
The TraceNet Genesis system modules include a Human Machine Interface, or HMI; at least
one (1) Distributed Control Module, or DCM; at least one (1) Distributed Temperature
Module, or DTM; and at least one (1) Input-Output Module, or IOM.
3.1: Genesis Modules Overview
3.1.1 The HMI Module
The HMI (Human Machine Interface) serves as the central monitoring and interrogaon
point for a TraceNet Genesis control & monitoring system. It allows the operator to
access operang control parameters and operang condions throughout the heat
tracing system network. The HMI communicates directly with other Genesis modules
through CAN bus and with a DCS or host PC for TraceNet Command through Ethernet.
HMI
3.1.2: The DCM
The DCM (Distributed Control Module) provides control output to solid state and/or
mechanical relays as well as heater current and earth leakage current measurement for up
to six (6) EHT heaters/circuits. LEDs indicate output status for each circuit.
Every panel will have one (1) DCM for each six (6) individually controlled
relays as idened by its six (6) sub-addresses to represent six (6) specic
individual heaters. (Mulple heaters can be connected in parallel to
a common control relay, but the Genesis HMI will not be able to
disnguish individual circuit segments from a common control
relay.)
3.1.3: The DTM
The DTM (Distributed Temperature Module) is a DIN rail mountable six RTD sensor input module and provides
input for up to six (6) RTD sensors. Any RTD sensor may be mapped to any heater circuit on the CAN Bus network. A single
RTD sensor can provide temperature informaon for an enre Genesis panel (i.e. ambient sensing). Because individual
EHT circuits can have mulple sensors (up to twenty (20) RTD sensors per heater), the
total number of DTM cards per panel can vary by system. Refer to the project specic
drawings for each panel.
Every panel will have at least one (1) DTM which can receive inputs from up to six (6)
individually idened RTD temperature sensors. The DTM has six (6) sub-addresses to
disnguish each of up to six (6) individual sensors.
• For an Ambient Sensing Control Panel, a single RTD sensor can provide input for the
enre panel. In this case, there is a single DTM for that panel.
• For Line-Sensing Control, at least one (1) RTD sensor per control relay is provided, and
the number of DTM's will match the number of DCM's.
• "RTD Mapping” is required to monitor mulple RTD temperature sensors for a common
heater. Up to twenty (20) RTD sensors can be assigned to a heated line or surface, in which
case there could be more DTM's than DCM's.
DCM With Solid State Relays
Mounted On Heat Sink
DCM
DTM

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IOM Interface
Two (2) 7-segment LED displays
Driven by two (2) latched shi registers
Reverse surface mounted through board cutout
Push-buon to change address and terminate CAN
IOM System Fault Alarm
Normally ON, OFF on fault (open-collector)
The recommended IOM (Input Output Module) code range is 81-99.
3.1.4: The IOM
The IOM (Input-Output Module) is a DIN rail mountable input/output module with one
(1) dedicated system fault alarm output. (Outputs to signal a variety of condions such as
circuit trips, low temperature alarms, ground/earth leakage alarms, and high temperature
alarms.
Every panel will have at least one (1) IOM which can receive inputs and outputs determined
by the requirements and design of the system. There will be at least one (1) IOM for a
Genesis panel to provide common alarm output. The IOM can be congured to perform
many dierent funcons, and mulple IOM's can be arranged on a Genesis panel.
IOM Inputs
The inputs on the IOM are labeled 5 and 6. They are designed to sense 24 Vdc supplied by
the IOM through an open or closed relay contact. This allows input from various types of
signals from 0 Vdc to 24 Vac. As long as the coil side of the relay used is appropriate for the
signal and the contact side of the relay has a 24 Vdc rang or beer, any relay could be used.
The standard alarm relays are Phoenix Contact relays #PLC-RSC-24DC/2 l/EX -2909524.
To use an IOM input, wire the appropriate relay as pictured in the diagram.
IOM Outputs
The outputs on the IOM are labelled 1-4 plus 7. Output 7, (SYS), is a non-congurable output for system fault alarm.
To use an IOM output, wire the appropriate relay as pictured in the diagram. Each output is designed to drive an
interposing relay ≤ 24 Vdc with < 100 mA for local or remote alarms. (For specic rangs, consider a Phoenix PLC-RSC-
24DC/2 l/EX, or equal.)
Default I/O Conguraon
IOM
Sub-address I/O Default LED State Alarm LED
State Funcon
1 Output ON OFF Common Alarm
2Output ON OFF Circuit Trips
3Output ON OFF HIgh Temperature
Alarm
4Output ON OFF Low Temperature
Alarm/RTD Fault
5Input -- -- Load Shed
6 Input -- -- Force On
7Output ON OFF System Fault Alarm
IOM
Two-digit
code for IOM
module
IOM
Sub-address

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3.2.1: Circuit Overview
Provides a quick status of
all circuits at a glance while
highlighng one circuit a
me with more detail. Each
dot around the perimeter of
the selector dial represents
one circuit. Circuit 1 is at the
top of the dial and circuit
numbers ascend clock-wise
around the dial.
• Red dots represent
circuits in acve alarm.
• Yellow dots represent
circuits with
acknowledged alarm.
• Green dots represent
enabled circuits with no
alarms present.
• Grey dots represent
disabled circuits.
To move between circuits,
touch the circuit dot, drag
the black selector around
the dial or use the arrows
on either side of the circuit
number. The center of the dial displays the highlighted circuit’s live temperature, maintain temperature, circuit
name, and on-o duty cycle. Touch anywhere inside the dial to enter that circuit’s dashboard.
A slightly dierent view for circuits set for ambient control emphasizes electrical current (amps) measurement versus
present temperature.
Note: Temperature shown for line sensing
control method.
Note: Operang current shown for
ambient sensing control method.
3.2 The Genesis HMI Screens
The following secon details conguraon of the TraceNet Genesis HMI module.

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3.2.2: Main Menu
To access the Main Menu, touch the ‘hamburger’ icon in the upper le
corner of any screen. Use the Menu to navigate between Overview, Circuit
List, Global Sengs and the System screen as well as to switch between
night and day color proles and to Import and Export conguraons,
isometrics, etc.
3.2.3: Admin Login
The user will be prompted to log in as an administrator when aempng
to change any seng or set-point or Admin Login may be selected from
the Menu. Admin mode is indicated by the red nt and red boarder on and
around all screens. The system will remain in Admin Mode for 5 minutes
aer a valid password entry, even if acvely programming circuits.
Note: The inial "Admin Login" value is "abc123" (it is not case-sensive).
The "Admin Login" should be assigned to the responsible Project Manager
or Administrator with the authority over process unit(s) where this panel
is installed. This informaon should be secured but accessible in the
event of an emergency.

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Seng Descripon Acceptable Lower
Limit Upper Limit Units
Number of
Acve Circuits
Total number of circuits to display in
Overview Number 1 72 None
System Date
and Time Current Time and Date
Gregorian
Calendar; 24 hr
me; me zone
oset from GMT
Language Displayed system language
English (US),
English (UK),
Arabic, Chinese,
Spanish, French,
Japanese,
Korean, Russian
Self Test
Interval (Hrs)
Time in hours between automacally run
self tests Number 0168 Hours
Max Current
with Heater
O
Maximum current reading allowed when
a heater is o before a circuit fault alarm
is triggered
Number 0.5 5 A
Ground Fault
Samples
Before Trip
Number of ground current samples
read above trip set point before trip is
triggered. (does not aect me to trip
because the samples are microseconds
apart) This is to improve noise immunity.
Number 06
Start Up Delay
Time in minutes before heaters turn on
for the rst me aer system power
up. This allows users to stagger start up
across many panels to reduce load step
on plant power.
Number 0 30 Minutes
High Current
Alarm Delay
Time in minutes to delay current alarms
aer high readings. This is to prevent
nuisance alarms on startup current.
Number 0 7 Minutes
Temperature
Delay Alarm
Time in minutes to delay temperature
alarms. This is useful for avoiding
nuisance alarms due to steam-out.
Number 0 30 Minutes
Ground Fault
Loop Test
Runs self contained test to conrm
integrity of the ground current
measurement system.
Touch to Start
Self-Test
Runs self contained test including the
ground fault loop test and addionally
turns measures heater current with
heater on and o to verify relay operaon
and current measurements.
Touch to Start
Mechanical
Relay Duty
Cycle Time
Duty cycle period for relays in
proporonal control mode. 20 Minutes Minutes
DTM
Temperature
Units
Switch temperature units between
Fahrenheit and Celsius
Fahrenheit,
Celsius
Sengs Poll
Period in
Minutes
Time in minutes between requests
from HMI to modules for all system
informaon
Number 5 20 Minutes
Selected
Network
Switch between Onboard Ethernet
(default) or USB (for use with USB-
Ethernet adapter - diagnoscs)
Onboard/USB
IP Address Internet Protocol Address (see network
administrator for IP Address assignments) IPv4 Address 0.0.0.0 255.255.255.255
Subnet Mask
Binary mask which denes the
subnetwork to which a device belongs
(see network administrator for Subnet
Mask assignments)
0.0.0.0 255.255.255.255
Gateway IP
First networking device connected to on
the network (see network administrator
for Gateway IP assignments)
IPv4 Address 0.0.0.0 255.255.255.255
Admin
Password
Password used to protect the system
from unintended or unauthorized
changes
Alpha-numeric
50 character
limit
Number of
Ambient RTDs
Sets the number of ambient RTD sensors
used by the system Number 06
Mapped
Ambient RTD#
Address and Subaddress of the assigned
RTD; the number of "Mapped Ambient
RTD#" elds corresponds to the "Number
of Ambient RTDs" value, i.e. if "Number of
Ambient RTDs" is set to 3, there will be 3
"Mapped Ambient RTD#" elds to provide
an address for each RTD
DTM: number
1-99; RTD:
Number 1-6
3.2.4: Global Sengs
Global Sengs can be reached from
the Menu. These sengs such as
Temperature Units and Start-up Delay
apply to the system as a whole.

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Set-point Descripon Available Opons Lower Limit Lower Bound Upper Bound Upper
Limit Units
Circuit Informaon
Circuit Number Number of the circuit within the panel Read-Only 1 72 None
Circuit Tag Alpha-numeric Idener Read-only in Dashboard, User-
dened in Sengs 50 Characters
Circuit Status Percent On (Duty-Cycle); Enable Buon Disabled, Enabled, Enabled
Forced-On, Enabled Forced-O 100 %
Temperature
High High Alarm/
High Temp Trip1
High High Alarm: If Temperature Trip is disabled.
High Trip: If Temperature Trip is enabled User-Dened -200 (-328) High Temperature
Alarm Set Point Upper Limit 650
(1200) °C (°F)
High Temp Alarm2
High Temperature Alarm acvates at and
above this set point User-Dened -200 (-328) Max + 1 High High Alarm/
High Trip Set point
650
(1200) °C (°F)
Max Above Max heater duty cycle is 0%, i.e.
Heater is o User-Dened 1 1 High Alarm set point -
Maintain set point - 1
650
(1200) °C (°F)
Temperature Real-me Temperature measurement Read-only Measurement -200 (-328) 650
(1200) °C (°F)
Maintain Set point at and below which heater duty
cycle is 100% User-Dened -200 (-328) Low Alarm set
point + 1 Max - 1 650
(1200) °C (°F)
Low Alarm3
Low Temperature Alarm acvates at and
below this set point User-Dened -200 (-328) Lower Limit Maintain
Temperature - 1
650
(1200) °C (°F)
Notes:
1. HIGH TEMP TRIP (HIGH HIGH TEMP) If HIGH TEMPERATURE TRIP is ON (OFF), this message will be displayed if the measured temperature rises above a value equal to the HIGH TEMPERATURE TRIP (HIGH) set-point.
2. HIGH TEMP ALARM The measured temperature has risen above a value equal to the HIGH TEMPERATURE ALARM set-point but has not yet risen above a value equal to the HIGH TEMPERATURE TRIP/HIGH set-point.
3. LOW TEMP ALARM The measured temperature has fallen below a value equal to the LOW TEMPERATURE ALARM set-point.
Heater Current
High High Alarm/
High Current Trip4
High High Alarm: If Current Trip is disabled.
High Trip: If Current Trip is enabled User-Dened 0High Alarm Upper Limit 100 A
High Current
Alarm5
High Current Alarm acvates at and above
this set point User-Dened 0Low Alarm + 1 High High Alarm/
High Trip 100 A
Low Current
Alarm6
Low Current Alarm acvates at and below
this set point User-Dened 0High Alarm set
point - 1 100 A
Notes:
4. HIGH CURRENT TRIP (HIGH HIGH AMPS) If HIGH CURRENT TRIP is ON (OFF), this message will be displayed if the measured heater current is higher than the HIGH CURRENT TRIP (HIGH) set-point.
5. HIGH CURRENT ALARM The measured heater current rise is higher than the HIGH CURRENT ALARM set-point but not above the HIGH CURRENT TRIP/HIGH.
6. LOW CURRENT ALARM The measured heater current has fallen lower than the LOW CURRENT ALARM set-point.
Ground Current
High High Alarm/
High Leakage Trip7
High High Alarm: If Ground Trip is disabled.
High Trip: If Ground Trip is enabled User-Dened 20 High Alarm Upper Limit 255 mA
High Leakage
Alarm8
High Ground Fault Current Alarm acvates
at and above this set point User-Dened 20 Lower Limit High High Alarm/
High Trip 255 mA
Notes:
7. HIGH LEAKAGE TRIP (HIGH HIGH GROUND) If GROUND CURRENT TRIP is ON (OFF), this message will be displayed if the measured ground/earth leakage current rises above the GROUND CURRENT TRIP (HIGH) set-
point.
8. HIGH LEAKAGE ALARM The measured ground/earth leakage current has risen above the GROUND CURRENT ALARM set-point but not above the GROUND CURRENT TRIP/ALARM2 set-point.
3.2.5: Dashboard/Circuit Details
The dashboard provides a comprehensive single circuit view. It includes the circuit
number, tag, pipeline number, or other status as well as real-me temperature,
heater current, ground leakage current and related alarm set points. This screen
can be reached by tapping a circuit in the Overview or the Circuit List. The limits
below dene the lowest and highest possible values. (The bounds dene the
constraints for valid values, e.g. maintain temperature should not be set below
the low temperature alarm.)
Circuit Alarms
In the event that the measured condions of the heat trace circuit fall outside
the user-dened parameters, the Genesis will nofy the user. When an alarm
condion rst occurs, the common alarm digital output will annunciate and a
message will appear on the Circuit Screen to inform the user of the type of alarm
present. Pressing will acknowledge the alarm and deacvate the digital output.
Alarms will automacally clear when the alarm condion is no longer present.
Circuit Trips
In the event that the measured condions of the heat trace circuit go beyond the
TRIP sengs of the circuit, the circuit will trip, i.e. turn o. When a circuit trips,
the circuit will be deacvated and a corresponding message will be displayed.
(A TRIP event is dierent from an ALARM event in that the heat trace circuit is
deacvated and will remain deacvated unl the circuit is manually reset by the
user.)

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Seng Descripon Available Opons Lower
Limit Upper Limit Units
Circuit Name User dened Alpha-numeric
Idener unique to circuit
Alpha-numeric, Upper/
Lower Case, hyphen,
dot
150 Characters
Process Tag User dened alpha-numeric
Idener For
Grouping
Circuits
Together By
Associated
Process
Alpha-numeric, Upper/Lower
Case, hyphen, dot 1 Characters
Acve Alarm
Hexadecimal code for acve
alarms and a buon to
display and acknowledge
acve alarms
Acknowledge individual
alarms or acknowledge
all alarms
0x0000 0xFFFF
Alarm
Acknowledge
Hexadecimal code for acve
alarms and a buon to
display and acknowledge
acve alarms
Acknowledge individual
alarms or acknowledge
all alarms
0x0000 0xFFFF
High Trip
Sengs
Enable or disable buons for
Temperature, Current and
Ground Current trips
Enable/Disable
Control Type Chose control method for
circuit
On/O,
On/O with So-Start,
Proporonal,
Ambient Proporonal
Control
RTD Fault9
Chose the forced duty cycle
in the event of an RTD Fault Number 0100 %
Power Clamp10
Maximum duty cycle allowed
on circuit Number 0100 %
Times The
Heater Has
Cycled
Cycle count for mechanical
relay controlled by circuit Number; read-only 02,147,483,648 Since
Commissioning
Heater Relay
Type
Displays mechanical or solid-
state relays Mechanical/SSR Fixed at panel
shop
Heater Voltage11
Voltage provided to trace
heater from relay(s) Number 0Fixed at panel
shop Volts
Heater
Amp Hour
Accumulaon
Running total of Amp Hours
accumulated since last reset
of value
Number 02,147,483,648
Heater
Wa Hour
Accumulaon
Running total of Was
accumulated since last reset
of value
Number 02,147,483,648 Was
Time Heater
Will Come Back
On
Applies to APCM; me le
unl the heater switches
on again
Number 0 32 Minutes
Ground Current
Reading At Trip
Ground fault current reading
that caused most recent trip Number 20 255 mA
Heater Current
Reading At High
Current Trip
Heater current reading that
caused most recent trip Number 1 100 A
DCM Address
Address (displayed on each
board) unique to each board
that allows communicaon
between modules
Fixed number between
01-20 1Fixed at panel
shop
Notes:
9. RTD FAULT ALARM An RTD reading is out of range when the resistance exceeds 313 Ω or is less than 48 Ω. In either case, the RTD has
been damaged or has been disconnected in service. NOTE: The Genesis will connue to control if a second undamaged RTD is available.
Otherwise, the default heater status is “De-energized”.
10. “Power Clamp” for Genesis Systems are available when the units are used with solid-state relays, and is enabled when a circuit is set
for “on/o with so start”. This feature literally provides “so start” using a reduced on/o duty me cycle of 1 second iniang at the
percentage selected.
• Example 1: Power Clamp of 20% is selected this results in an inial duty cycle of 0.2s “full on” and 0.8s o)
• Example 2: “on/o with so start” is selected with 100% Power Clamp. The result is that the circuit will operate in a normal on/o
method.
11. The heat/voltage value is not measured by the Genesis system. This value is xed before panel shipment to match design and distribuon
voltage as constructed.
3.2.6: Circuit Sengs
Sengs on a per circuit basis (disnct
from set points) can be found here.
This includes things like trip enabling
assignments with number and
address of RTDs.

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3.2.7: Circuit History
Plots up to six months of temperature and current data with accompanying
set point changes.
3.2.8: Circuit ISO
Use mul-touch pinch and zoom gestures to view the ISO (isometric
drawing) for the circuit.
3.2.9: Circuit Notes
Useful notes can be stored here for any purpose such as for operators
across shis or for maintenance (requires log-in).

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3.2.11: Circuit Alarm List
The Circuit Alarm List can be reached from the Menu. Here, live panes for
each circuit in alarm, appear in a list organized with tabs for all alarms, by
alarm type or by process. To acknowledge an alarm, tap Ack on the le of
the circuit pane. A box will appear displaying each alarm for that circuit.
Any individual alarm or all alarms for that circuit can be acknowledged.
3.2.12: Import/Export
The Import/Export feature is used to load isometrics and to import and
export system conguraon les to easily and quickly set up an enre
panel. (Import/Export is via USB port on the back of the HMI.)
3.2.13: System
Provides a means of updang system soware and rmware. Shows the
current installed version. Use the Mount USB Drive buon to show a list
of all Genesis modules, including address and rmware versions. Requires
Admin Login for access.

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3.3: Seng Addresses and Conguring Genesis DCM and DTM
The Genesis DCM (Distributed Control Module), DTM (Distributed Temperature Module), and IOM (Input Output
Module) each have a two-digit address code. The two (2) digit code used to idenfy each module through the CAN bus
to the HMI (Human Machine Interface). The HMI does not have a two (2)-digit code.
There are ninety-nine (99) addresses available for Genesis modules: 01 through 99. (Note that “00” is not a valid code).
No two modules within a panel can share the same code. Each of the Genesis Modules is addressed separately below.
3.3.1: Conguring the DCM
The DCM (Distributed Control Module) codes are typically set at the factory so that
each individual control relay is correlated to a specic electrical circuit breaker in the
panel as designed and built. If a heang circuit is to be moved to an alternate breaker
and control relay, it’s best to have the heater reassigned to the desired breaker relay
and idened at the HMI (see secon 3.2.6: Circuit Sengs).
The recommended DCM code range is 01-20.
3.3.2: Conguring the DTM
The recommended DTM (Distributed Temperature Module) code range is 21-80. For an
Ambient Sensing RTD, the DTM is typically coded 21.
3.3.3: The IOM is not congurable.
Two-digit
code for DTM
module
Sub-address of
specic sensor for
"RTD mapping"
Two-digit
code for DCM
module
3.3.4: Genesis Modules Address Sengs
The addresses of all DCM, DTM and/or IOM's are generally set at the panel shop to match the panel design so that each
circuit breaker is aligned with the proper DCM and control relay. Properly trained Genesis technicians can manually
recongure Genesis modules by pressing and holding the buon unl the address ashes. Pushing the buon again
before the ve seconds have passed will restore the previous seng. The new address will ash for ve seconds aer
which the new address will be set.

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Secon 4: Genesis Control Opons and
Examples
The TraceNet system allows a variety of control opons for
heat trace operaon.
• Line sensing (RTD Sensor on pipe-wall)
• APC (Ambient Proporonal Control)
• Ambient Sensing (On-O Control)
The most energy ecient control mode is to use one (or
more) line sensing RTD’s for each heat trace circuit. When
using this control mode, the TraceNet Genesis panel will
have the RTD(s) connected to the DTM module in the
panel.
4.1: Line Sensing Control
When the RTD is directly sensing pipe-wall surface for
control, the key parameters are “Maintain Temperature” at
which the heat trace is energized or turned on. The “Max”
temp seng is where the heat trace will be de-energized,
or turned o. The dierence between these control sengs
denes the “dead band” (aka “control dierenal”)
From the line sensing RTD(s) the temperature of the
process line is read by the Genesis and is/are also able
to alarm for the user’s low and high temperature alarm
sengs. (A “high-high” temperature seng with circuit
“trip” opon is also determined from the RTD(s) placed
directly on the process line.)
Line sensing is the most energy ecient method of control
as the heat trace is only energized when the temperature
of the line is at the “Maintain” seng (or lower) and the
heat trace is de-energized when the it reaches the “Max”
seng, (aka “Maintain” plus “Dead Band”.)
4.2: Ambient Sensing Opons
Any ambient sensing control mode is less energy ecient
than line-sensing control, but generally allows fewer
heang circuits of longer lengths. This is because there is
no concern about process ow paths for heang circuit
layout, which will inuence RTD placement, the number
of sensors, and the number of heang circuits required.
For the TraceNet Genesis system, and its predecessor
the TCM18, “Proporonal Control” refers to a “me
proporoning” funcon for saving energy or more
accurately controlling maintain temperatures. So, if a given
situaon calls for 50% power, then the controller cycles on
and o 50% of the me to achieve this energy delivery.
There is a “Power Clamp” feature for these controllers that
is available when the controller is used with solid-state
relays, and is enabled when a circuit is set for “on/o with
so start”. This feature literally provides “so start” using
a reduced on/o duty me cycle of 1 second iniang at
the percentage selected.
There are two opons for Ambient Sensing with the
TraceNet Genesis System: Ambient Proporonal Control
and Ambient "On-O" Control.
4.2.1: APC (Ambient Proporonal Control)
With APC the heat trace will be set to operate at 100%
power (connuously on) at the minimum ambient
temperature, and reduce power as the ambient
temperature rises to the maintain temperature. When the
ambient temperature reaches the maintain temperature,
the heat trace produces no heat for that circuit. This
“Proporonal Control” is achieved by cycling the power
to the heat trace “on” and “o” so the me “on” is
proporonal to the dierence between the “Maintain”
and ambient temperatures. (Note: The minimum power
level is 8%, so that the electrical current and earth leakage
current levels can be accurately measured.)
Example of Ambient Proporonal Control (APC):
Maintain +40°F (+5°C) (i.e. to keep water from freezing) in a
minimum ambient condion of -40°F (-40°C) with APC control
method, follow this procedure:
The “Maintain” Temperature is set at +40°F (+5°C), at which
the heat trace would be de-energized, or “O”.
The “Minimum Ambient” temperature (at or below which
power is on 100%) would be programmed to be a value of
-40°F (-40°C).
(Note that the dierence between the Maintain and the
Minimum Ambient temperature denes the “Dead Band”,
across which the me “on” and “o” is established do deliver
the heat proporonally. The reduced power delivery results
in overall energy consumpon when compared to Ambient
“On-O” Control.)
APC control method can be successfully used for maintaining
elevated temperatures as well. This can reduce the number of
heang circuits by allowing longer heang circuits, but is not
as energy ecient as line sensing RTD temperature control.
The APC control method has tradionally been used only
with Solid State control relays because of rapid cycling of the
control relays during operaon. Now, by expanding the cycle
me between “on” and “o”, mechanical relays can be used.
“On/o with so start” is selected with 100% Power Clamp.
The result is that the circuit will operate in a normal on/o
method.
4.2.2: Ambient “On-O” Control
In this case the heat trace is fully “on” when the ambient
temperature falls below the “Maintain” temperature and
is fully “o” when the ambient temperature rises above
the “Maintain” plus the minimum control dead band.
Example of "On-O" Ambient Sensing Control:
As a third control mode opon, the TraceNet Genesis panel
may be congured for Ambient “On-O” Control. In this case,
one or two RTD’s may be used to sense ambient temperature,
typically in a shaded area subject to wind and rain in an area
convenient to the panel locaon.
In this case, the heat trace operates at 100% power whenever
the ambient temperature drops below the “Maintain”
temperature. To winterize water lines this is typically +40 to
50°F (+5 to 10°C). If the ambient rises above this value, plus
the minimum control dead band of +3° (°F or °C)) the heat
trace will turn o.

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This is a less energy ecient approach to heat trace control,
but is consistent with what is rounely provided with ambient
sensing mechanical thermostats controlling a contactor
between a distribuon panel’s main circuit breaker and the
branch breaker panel board.
4.3: Proporonal Control and Power Clamp
If “on/o with so start” is selected with any Power Clamp
percentage other than 100% the circuit will operate as
follows:
• Below the Low Temperature alarm (LTA) setpoint, the
heater will be “full on” 100% of the me.
• When the temperature reaches/exceeds the LTA, the
so start feature will energize the heater “full on” for
the Power Clamp (me) percentage selected (n% of 1
second) and over 90 seconds will ramp up to “full on”
for 100% of the me.
* Regardless of what Power Clamp (me) percentage
is selected, it will take a maximum of 90 seconds for
the heater to be “full on” for 100% of the me.
* The heater will be turned o once the Maximum
Temperature (Maintain Temperature plus Control
Band, or MT+CB) is reached, even if that temperature
is reached in less than 90 seconds.
* Once the heater is at MT+CB (Maximum
Temperature), it will connue to cycle based on
the so start sengs. In other words, once MT+CB
is reached the heater is de-energized unl the
temperature drops to the Maintain Temperature
(MT), then the heater will be energized “full
on” starng at the selected Power Clamp (me)
percentage (n%) and will go through the 90 second
ramp up to “full on” for 100% of the me, or unl
the MT+CB is again reached.
Secon 5: Genesis Tesng and Start-Up
All heat trace circuits should be properly terminated and
megger tested prior to energizing the TraceNet Genesis
control panels. In addion, all pipes should be insulated
with weather barrier to achieve the required temperatures
to be maintained.
Troubleshoong Tips
When starng up a newly installed heat trace and control
system, it is common to encounter numerous circuit
alarms and possibly circuit “trip” events. Data entry errors,
unancipated temperature condions and/or dead band
sengs that are too narrow, and other possible installaon
errors can be expected.
A table of Troubleshoong Tips is provided in Appendix C
to assist during start-up.
Secon 6: Operaon and Maintenance of
the Genesis Control and Monitoring System
6.1: Maintenance
Prevenve maintenance consists of inspecon,
tesng, checking connecons, and general cleaning of
equipment at scheduled intervals. The maintenance
recommendaons that follow are intended to support
and in some cases “add to” those procedures detailed in
the facility’s Planned Maintenance System (PMS). In case
of conicts, contact the project engineer for resoluon.
When carrying out the scheduled maintenance program,
the following safety precauons should be observed.
Safety Precauons the heat tracing can be powered by the
project specied nominal voltages ranging from 100 to 600
Vac. It is important that only authorized trained personnel
conduct these maintenance and service acvies. Before
conducng any maintenance or service procedure, exercise
required lockout and tag out procedures at the appropriate
circuit breakers. Addionally, do addional tesng within
the control panel to ensure that the specic heat tracing
and control circuit of interest is fully de-energized and the
equipment is grounded. If it becomes necessary to service
or test live equipment, the following instrucons must be
followed:
• Use one hand when servicing the equipment. Accidental
death or severe injury may occur especially if a current
path is created through the body from one hand to the
other.
• First, de-energize the equipment. To de-energize any
capacitors connected into the circuits, temporarily
ground the terminals where work is to be done.
• Connect the mul-meter/instrument to the terminals of
interest using a range higher than the expected. Make
sure that you are not grounded whenever a need arises
to adjust equipment or test circuit operaon. Verify that
all test equipment used is properly maintained and safe
for the intended use.
• Without touching the mul-meter/instrument energize
the equipment and read the values indicated on the
mul-meter/instrument.
• Remove the test leads aer de-energizing the circuit of
interest.
6.2: Maintenance Schedule Recommendaon
The service schedule is somewhat dependent on the
“in service” hours. As a general rule, however, it is
recommended that the heat tracing control and monitoring
panel be serviced on a twelve month basis to start. The
schedule may be adjusted depending on the operang
history of the panel and as the historical maintenance
records dictate.

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Appendix A: Quick Start Guide For The Genesis Control And Monitoring System
The TraceNet Genesis HMI serves
as the central user interface.
• View Status For 72 Circuits
On Dashboard
• Allows Up To 20 RTD’s Per
Circuit
• Communicaons to Host
Computer via Ethernet
Communicaons
• Reduced Wiring And
Connecons
• Each RTD is Addressable
• Control Panel - IP66 IP Rang
The TraceNet Genesis has a
simple "glove touch" interface
that allows the operator to
adjust and monitor heat tracing
circuits. The following steps show
navigaon of the controller's
basic funcons.
TraceNet
TM
Genesis
CONTROL AND MONITORING SYSTEM
OVERVIEW "HAMBURGER" MENU
The Overview screen displays
informaon on any circuit.
• Select Admin Login.
• To edit circuit values,
log in by touching the
"Hamburger" menu.
OVERVIEW
• Rotate the teardrop
cursor or use the
arrows to select a
circuit.
• Touch inside the circuit
dial to show the Circuit
Dashboard.
CIRCUIT DASHBOARD
• Touch any value on circuit
details to edit a setpoint.
NUMBER PAD
• Select check to accept new
setpoint.
• Edit Maintain Temp,
Alarms, and Control
Band using the number
pad.
QUICK START GUIDE

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CIRCUIT ISO NOTESSETTINGS
Select Sengs to adjust
variables specic to a
circuit.
Select History to view up
to 6 months of data for the
circuit.
Select ISO to view the
isometric drawing for the
circuit.
Select Notes to add
comments to a circuit.
HISTORY
Select an icon at the boom
of any Circuit Screen::
GLOBAL SETTINGS
Select any value on global
sengs to make adjustments
to circuit level or updates to
global sengs.
• Select Global Sengs to
adjust how the Genesis
displays system-wide
variables such as language,
temperature, system me.
• Select Import/Export
to import or export ISO
drawings and circuit-level
details.
"HAMBURGER" MENU
• Select the "Hamburger"
menu to make global
adjustments.
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Appendix B: Genesis Specicaons Guide With Component Limits And Specicaons
TRACENETTM GENESIS
CONTROL AND MONITORING SYSTEM
SPECIFICATION GUIDE