EXPERT TRI-STAR. Temperature controller. User s Manual

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1 Temperature controller r s Manual

2 WARNINGS The warranty can be void if this product is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer. Every effort has been made to ensure that this manual is complete, accurate and upto-date. The information contained in it is however subject to change without notice due to further developments. 2 EXPERT TRI-STAR rev.06

3 1. INTRODUCTION Precautions Symbols of the Manual Controller s Overview Main Features MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS Installing the Controller on the Wall Connections Main Wiring Alarm Connection Sensor Inputs USER INTERFACE Location of the Controls Parameter Adjustment LED Meaning INSTALLATION SETUP Time & Date Password Measuring Units Auxiliary Modules & Controller Outputs Auxiliary Modules Relay Panels Actuator Modules Enabling Stages and Auxiliary Modules Sensor Activation Installation Options Chimney Setup Panel Setup Tunnel Setup Stir Fan Setup TIV Compensation Mist Setup Relay Assignment Principle of Operation Assigning Outputs to External Relay Panels Assigning Outputs to Actuator Modules Heater Relays Tunnel Fan Relays Chimney Relays Panel Relays Relays for Stir Fan Stages Mist Relays Time Clock Relays Sensor Assignment Calibration Calibrating the Actuators Calibrating Temperature Sensors Calibrating RH Sensors Calibrating the Water Meter Test Mode Version TEMPERATURE SET POINTS NATURAL VENTILATION Chimneys Principle of Operation Chimney Main Settings Security Opening RH Compensation with Chimneys Panels Principle of Operation Panel Settings Panel De-Icing Panel Drying Cycles Wind Compensation Panel Location Wind Compensation Settings Panel Close Settings Rain Compensation RH Comp. on the Panel Opening Security Opening Seasonal Limits TUNNEL VENTILATION Principle of operation Settings Tunnel Stages Settings Chimney & Panel Openings Tunnel Fan Wear Out HEATERS STIR FANS Stir Fan Stages Using a Stir Fan Stage in Cold Temperatures Using a Stir Fan Stage to Reduce Temperature Differences MIST OUTPUT...36 EXPERT TRI-STAR rev.06 3

4 11. TIME CLOCK ALARMS Alarm Log Alarm Conditions Temperature Alarms Water Spill Alarms MONITORING FUNCTIONS Current Conditions History Clearing the Histories MANUAL MODE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS MEMORY CARD Principle of Operation WORK SHEETS Relay Assignment Templates Internal Relays Output Relay Module Output Relay Modules Output Relay Modules Actuator Modules Sensor Assignment Worksheet Input & Output Selection Template INDEX EXPERT TRI-STAR rev.06

5 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1. Precautions WARNING: Read and save these instructions! Safety may be jeopardized if the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer. Carefully read and keep the following instructions for future reference. We strongly recommend installing supplementary natural ventilation as well as a backup thermostat on at least one cooling stage. Although fuses at the input and outputs of the controller protect its circuits in case of an overload or over-voltage, we recommend installing an additional protection device on the controller s supply circuit. The room temperature where the controller is located must always remain between 32 F and 104 F (0 C to 40 C). Indoor use only! To avoid exposing the controller to harmful gases or excessive humidity, it is preferable to install it in a corridor. If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired. Do not spray water on the controller! In order to clean the control, wipe it with a damp cloth. Before servicing or cleaning unit, switch power off at service panel and lock the switch disconnecting means to prevent power from being switched accidentally. When the service disconnecting means cannot be locked, securely fasten a prominent warning device, such as a tag, to the service panel Symbols of the Manual Warning. Read the following text carefully; it contains important information which, if ignored, may cause the controller to operate improperly. High Voltage. Hazard of electrical shock. Read the message and follow the instructions carefully. Pay attention. The following text contains very useful information. Press on the proper menu selector. Press the Main Menu push-button. Both direct and alternating current (AC/DC). Direct current (DC). Alternating current (AC). Earth Ground Terminal Primarily used for functional earth terminals which are generally associated with test and measurement circuits. These terminals are not for safety earthing purposes but provide an earth reference point. For Customer : Enter below the serial number located on the side of the alarm system and keep this information for future reference. Model: Serial number: Date installed: EXPERT TRI-STAR 1.3. Controller s Overview The EXPERT TRI-STAR is an electronic device used for environmental control in livestock buildings. It combines natural ventilation, tunnel ventilation and high pressure misting into one powerful system. The EXPERT TRI-STAR can control the following inputs and outputs: OUTPUTS: 12 built-in relays to control: 8 heating stages; 4 tunnel fan stages; 2 clock outputs; 4 stir fan stages; V stir fan outputs; 1 misting output; 8 natural ventilation panels; 4 chimneys. External relay and actuator modules can also be added to increase the number of relays. INPUTS: 8 inside temperature sensors; 1 outside temperature sensor; 2 inside humidity sensors; 1 outside humidity sensor; 1 wind direction sensor; 1 wind speed sensor; 1 water meter. Refer to the end of this manual to connect the sensors and loads. EXPERT TRI-STAR rev.06 5

6 Main Features Very Large LCD Display: A large LCD screen provides an efficient interface for displaying, monitoring and adjusting the parameters. 16 Temperature Sensors: Up to sixteen temperature sensors can be connected to the controller and its sub-modules in order to obtain an accurate reading of the average room temperature and a faster reaction time. Specific temperature sensors can also be assigned to each heating output, chimney, and panel. Chimneys: Up to 4 chimneys can be controlled. Natural Ventilation Panels: Up to 8 independent sidewall panels can be controlled. These panels start opening in very small increments at first and open more significantly as the room temperature rises. Humidity Control: Using an inside and outside relative humidity sensors ensures that the chimneys and panels are adjusted to maintain the desired moisture conditions. Wind Compensation: If either the wind speed or wind direction are unfavorable for the current ventilation in the barn the Expert Tri-Star will reduce the panel opening to compensate. Tunnel Ventilation: When the room temperature rises, tunnel ventilation effectively reduces the actual temperature perceived by the animals. Fan Rotation: Expert Tri-Star provides an automatic fan rotation feature where the fan that has been used least is turned on ahead of fans which have been most recently used. This feature increases the life-span of the fans and can be assigned to any fans. Histories: Histories allow monitoring the evolution of the sensor readings and verify the operation of heating outputs. The following daily histories are provided: Min & Max sensor readings: Inside temperature sensors...7 days Outside temperature sensor..7 days Inside humidity sensor...7 days Minimum and maximum openings: Chimney openings...7 days Panel openings...7 days Run time of each heater days Daily water consumption days Alarm Management: The controller provides alarms for high-low temperatures, defective sensors and other system failures. It keeps in memory the 75 most recent alarm conditions. Outside Temperature Sensor Password Protection: A password can be enabled to restrict access to the controller setup functions. Backup Battery: A backup battery allows the unit to keep time in case of a power failure. Overload And Overvoltage Protection: Resettable fuses are provided at low-voltage inputs of the controller to protect its circuitry in the case of an overload or overvoltage. Computer Control: The controller can be connected to a computer, thus making it possible to centralize the management of information and diversify control strategies. Test Mode: A test mode allows you to simulate temperature changes and verify controller performances. 2. MOUNTING INSTRUC- TIONS 2.1. Installing the Controller on the Wall Fasten the two metal brackets on the mounting holes located behind the controller using six screws. Then, mount the enclosure on the wall using four other screws. Leave a clearance of at least 16 to the left of the enclosure to allow the cover to be removed for maintenance Connections Main Wiring Refer to the wiring diagram enclosed with this user s manual to connect the controller. Drill holes at the bottom of the enclosure to pass the wires and install watertight connectors to prevent water from entering in the enclosure. Do not make any holes at the side and top of the enclosure. All wiring must be done by an authorized electrician and must comply with applicable codes, laws and regulations. Make sure power is off before doing any wiring to avoid electrical shocks and equipment damage. 6 EXPERT TRI-STAR rev.06

7 Alarm Connection There are two types of alarms on the market. One type activates when current is cut off at its input; the other type of alarm activates when current is supplied at its input. For an alarm of the first type, use the NC terminal as shown on the wiring diagram. For an alarm of the second type, use the NO terminal Sensor Inputs Sensors operate at low voltage and are isolated from the supply. Make sure that sensor cables remain isolated from all high voltage sources. In particular, do not route the sensor cables through the same electrical knockout as other cables. Do not connect the shield from the sensor cable to a terminal or a ground. Extending a sensor: Each sensor can be extended up to 500 feet (150 meters). To extend a sensor: a shielded cable of outside diameter between and in (6.22 and 6.60 mm) (the cable dimensions should not be under 18 AWG) to ensure the cable entry is liquid tight. Do not ground the shielding. It is preferable to solder the cable joint to ensure a proper contact between the two cables. Do not run sensor cables next to other power cables. When crossing over other cables, cross at 90. Defective sensors: An alarm is generated when a defective sensor is detected. Defective sensors are identified in the Alarm Log menu. Refer to chapter 12 for further information on the alarms. 3. USER INTERFACE Menu selectors these buttons to select a menu Location of the Controls Menu Selectors Menus Main screen LED Display Status LEDs short-cut key This short-cut key provides access to the main menu and allows seeing the current status of each input and output on the main screen. The main menu is automatically selected after 4 minutes of inactivity. Navigation buttons these buttons to select an item displayed in the main screen. Menu 1 Menu 2 Menu 3 Menu 4 Menu 5 Menu 6 Menu 7 Menu 8 Adjustment buttons these buttons (+ or -) to modify the value of the selected parameter. Back Press BACK to return to the previous menu. Main LCD Screen The large LCD screen is used to display the various parameters and menus. The contrast of the screen can be adjusted using the potentiometer located behind the display. Open the front panel to access the potentiometer (see picture below). - + potentiometer for the LCD contrast LED Display This display shows the current reading of chosen sensor(s). Refer to section 4.5 to select what information needs to be shown on the LED display. Navigation buttons short-cut key Adjustment buttons Status LEDs Status pilot lights indicate the current status of the outputs. Refer to section 3.4 for further information about these LEDs. EXPERT TRI-STAR rev.06 7

8 3.2. Parameter Adjustment the navigation buttons to select the desired parameter on the main screen. A parameter that can be modified blinks when it is selected; non-blinking parameters cannot be changed LED Meaning LED STATUS MEANING Alarm Steady Turns on when an alarm condition is detected. Flashing Panel 1-8 Steady The panel is opened. Flashing An alarm condition occurred and the is no longer detected. The panel is at its minimum position. Chimney 1-4 Steady The chimney is opened. Flashing The chimney is at its minimum position. Tunnel 1-4 Steady Tunnel fan stage #x is active. Stir 1-4 Steady Stir fan stage #x is active. Flashing Mist Steady Mist output is active. Time Clock 1-2 Steady Clock output #x is active. The stir fan stage is temporarily disabled due to wind compensation. Panel RH Steady The panels open further to compensate for high humidity levels. Panel Lo Sec. Steady The panels close to their security opening. Panel Wind Steady The wind compensation is applied on the opening of the panels; Chimney RH Steady The chimneys open further to compensate for high humidity levels. Chimney Lo Sec. Steady The chimneys close to their security opening. Rain sensing Steady The rain sensor detects rain. Flashing The rain compensation is applied on the opening of the panels. Winter setting Steady Winter settings are being used. TIV active Steady The TIV (Time Integrated Value) setpoint is used. Manual mode Steady The manual mode is enabled. Door opened Steady The tunnel door is opened. Limited tunnel Steady The maximum allowable tunnel fan stage is reached while the tunnel door is closed. 8 EXPERT TRI-STAR rev.06

9 4. INSTALLATION SETUP 4.1. Time & Date Controller Setup Time / Date * Enter the installer password to access this menu (sec. 4.2). Wed May X 12 : 12 : 12 AM 2. Press the right-arrow key once. The current month flashes on the display. 3. the adjustment buttons to adjust the month. 4. Press the right-arrow key to step to the next parameter. 5. Proceed in similar fashion to set the whole time and date Password The controller can use 3 password levels: Installer Password [Default = ] This password gives full access to all functions of the controller. It can be changed as explained below. r Password: [Default= & ] This password gives access to the basic functions of the controller. It is automatically selected after 15 minutes of inactivity and cannot be modified. Controller Setup Password * A password may be required to access this menu. Current mode Password Installer Change r 0 * * * Change Password * * * * 2. the adjustment buttons to set the first number of the password then press the rightarrow key. Proceed the same way to enter all numbers of the password then press the rightarrow key. The user is then identified. 3. If the Installer password is posted, the prompt Change Password appears on screen. the adjustment buttons to set the new password code. 4. the adjustment buttons to confirm the new installer password then press the rightarrow key to confirm the new password Measuring Units Controller Setup Units * A password may be required to access this menu. Unit Selection Water meter units Galon Temperature units F Wind speed units kmh Time format AM/PM Water meter units Gallons / Liters. Temperature units Celsius / Fahrenheit. Wind speed units Miles or Km per hour. Time format AM/PM / 24 hours. Choose an easy-to-remember password and write it down in a safe place! EXPERT TRI-STAR rev.06 9

10 4.4. Auxiliary Modules & Controller Outputs Auxiliary Modules This section gives a description of two types of external modules that can be connected to the main controller: relay panels and actuator modules. Refer to section to enable theses modules. Refer to the wiring diagram enclosed with this user manual to connect the modules to the controller and to set their respective identification numbers Relay Panels The controller has 12 built-in On/Off relays to connect various type of loads. It is possible to increase the number of relays by connecting external relay panels to the controller. Up to 32 On/Off relays can be added this way. Refer to section to enable the relay panels. Open and close relays of the relay panels can only be used as regular On/Off relays and cannot be used to operate an actuator. Actuator modules must be used for this purpose Actuator Modules Five actuators can be connected to the built-in relays of the controller (4 panels and 1 chimney). This number of actuators can be increased by using external actuator modules. Each actuator modules adds 4 actuators and temperature sensors to the main controller. In all, two actuator modules can be used for a total of 8 supplementary actuators and sensors. Refer to section to enable these modules. The Open/Close relays of the actuator modules can also be assigned as regular On/Off relays Enabling Stages and Auxiliary Modules Outputs * Enter the installer password to access this menu (sec. 4.2). Outputs Auxiliary modules 4 Actuators 1 32 Outputs 1 16 Outputs None 8 Outputs None Stage outputs Heating 8 Panel 8 Chimney 4 Tunnel 4 Stir fan 4 Var. stir fan 2 Mist Yes Time clock 2 Clock program 12 4-Actuator Modules Select the number of 4-actuator modules that are connected to the main controller (0 to 2 modules). Output Relays Select the relay panels that are connected to the main controller. A total of 32 relay outputs can be selected. 32 Outputs = Relay panel with 32 relays; 16 Outputs = Relay panel with 16 relays; 8 Outputs = Relay panel with 8 relays. Heaters Enable the proper number of heating outputs (0 to 8 outputs). Panels Enable the proper number of sidewall panels (0 to 8 panels). Note that panels 5-8 can only be enabled if 4-actuator modules are enabled above. Chimneys Enable the proper number of chimneys (0 to 4 chimneys). Note that chimney 2-4 can only be enabled if 4-actuator modules are enabled above. Tunnel Fan Stages Enable the proper number of tunnel fan stages (0 to 4 stages). Stir Fans Enable the proper number of stir fan stages (0 to 4 stages). Variable Stir Fan (0-10V) Stir fan stages 1 and 2 can activate the variable-speed fans that are connected to 0-10V outputs #1 and #2. When those variable outputs are used, the first 0-10V fan output is assigned to stir fan stage 1 and the second, to stage 2. Enable the desired number of variable-speed (0-10V) stir fan ouputs (1 or 2), or select None to disable them. Mist Select Yes to enable the mist output. Time Clock Outputs Enable the proper number of clock outputs (0 to 2 outputs). Clock Programs Select the number of programs per clock output (1 to 12 program per clock output). 10 EXPERT TRI-STAR rev.06

11 4.5. Sensor Activation The following procedure shows how to enable the various sensors. Inputs * Enter the installer password to access this menu (sec. 4.2). Inputs Inside T 12 Outside T Yes Inside average RH 2 Outside RH Yes Wind speed Yes Wind direction Yes Rain sensor Yes Water meter Yes Manual tunnel door Switch Switch contact Yes N-O Inside T Select the number of temperature sensors that are connected to the controller (1 to 16 sensors). Note that sensors 9 to 16 are only available if actuator modules are enabled (sec ). Outside T Select Yes if an outside temperature sensor is connected to the controller. Inside Average Relative Humidity (RH) Select the number of relative humidity sensors that are connected to the controller (0 to 2 RH sensors). If two inside humidity sensors are enabled, the humidity level in the room is defined by the average reading of both sensors. Outside RH Select Yes if an outside humidity sensor is connected to the controller. Wind Speed Select Yes if a wind speed sensor is connected to the controller. Wind Direction Select Yes if a wind direction sensor is connected to the controller. Rain Sensor Select Yes if a rain sensor is connected to the controller. Water Meter Select Yes if a water meter is connected to the controller. Manual Tunnel Door Switch Select Yes if a switch is used to detect the opened/closed status of the tunnel door. This switch is used to limit the activation of tunnel fan stages while the door is closed. Switch Contact Select the status of the switch contact when the door is opened: normally open (N-O) or normally closed (N-C) Installation Options Chimney Setup The following procedure shows how to set the installation parameters of your chimneys. Options Chimneys** * Enter the installer password to access this menu (sec. 4.2). ** Accessible if chimneys are enabled (sec ). Chimney options With potentiometer? Y/N Accuracy 3 % Delay to move 5 sec Auto reset settings: Reset mode Close Reset now No Time 12:00A Period 5 day Duration 1:30 m:s RH compensation? Outside RH compens.? Chimneys fully closed in tunnel stage #1? Yes Yes Yes With potentiometer? Select Yes if the chimney openings are defined by a potentiometer reading; select No if they are defined by a timer. Accuracy This parameter prevents the actuator from moving constantly. It represents the minimum moving percentage that is required for the actuator to start moving. Adjustable from 1 to 10%. *Available if the potentiometer is enabled above. Delay to move Enter the reaction time of the actuator that takes place between each status change (minimum 5 seconds). Auto reset settings: The controller needs to reset the actuator s position at regular intervals to make sure the chimney position is always accurate. *Auto-reset settings are available if the chimneys are moving in timer mode (i.e. the potentiometer is disabled above). The automatic reset can be made according to one of these two methods: 1. Reset the minimum position only (Close mode): Each time a reset is performed, the chimney totally closes. Once the actuator s position is reset, the chimney returns to its previous position. 2. Reset toward the nearest position (Open/ Close mode): If the chimney s position is higher than 50% when a reset starts, the controller fully opens the chimney to reset the actuator s position; if the chimney s position is lower than 50%, the controller closes the actuator to make the reset. This way, the chimney will never close when the room temperature already asks for a wide opening. Make sure limit switches are located at both ends of the actuators when using this resetting method. Reset mode Select the desired reset mode: Open/Close to reset the actuator toward its nearest position; select Close to reset the actuator toward its closed position only or select Off to disable the automatic reset. Reset now? Select Yes to reset the actuator s position now. Auto Reset Time Enter the time at which the auto reset takes place. Auto Reset Period Enter auto reset frequency. Auto Reset Duration Enter the delay that is required to fully open (or close) a chimney. To make sure the chimney is totally opened (or closed), enter a time value higher than the total opening time of the chimney that has the longest opening time (see section 6.1.2). EXPERT TRI-STAR rev.06 11

12 RH Compensation Select Yes to compensate for high humidity levels by increasing the chimney opening; select No to disable this function. *Accessible if a RH sensor is enabled (sec. 4.5). Outside RH compensation Select Yes to restrain the opening of the chimneys when the outside humidity level is too high; select No to disable this function. *Accessible if the RH compensation option is enabled above. Chimney fully closed in tunnel stage #1 Select Yes if chimneys must close at the start-up of the first tunnel stage. *Accessible if tunnel stages are enabled (sec ) Panel Setup The following procedure shows how to set the installation parameters of your panels. Options Panels** * Enter the installer password to access this menu (sec. 4.2). ** Accessible if panels are enabled (sec ). Panel options With potentiometer? Y/N Summer&Winter opening? Yes Accuracy 3 % Delay to move 5 sec Auto reset settings: Reset mode Close Reset now No Time 12:00A Period 5 day Duration 1:30 m:s RH compensation? Outside RH compens.? Open to de-ice? De-ice with out. T? De-ice in security? drying? Wind compensation? Rain compensation? Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Auto reset settings: The controller needs to reset the actuator s position at regular intervals to make sure the panel position is always accurate. *Auto-reset settings are available if the panels are moving in timer mode (i.e. the potentiometer is disabled above). The automatic reset can be made according to one of these two methods: 1. Reset the minimum position only (Close mode): Each time a reset is performed, the panel totally closes. Once the actuator s position is reset, the panel returns to its previous position. 2. Reset toward the nearest position (Open/ Close mode): If the panel s position is higher than 50% when a reset starts, the controller fully opens the panel to reset the actuator s position; if the panel s position is lower than 50%, the controller closes the actuator to make the reset. This way, the panel will never close when the room temperature already asks for a wide opening. Make sure limit switches are located at both ends of the actuators when using this resetting method. Reset mode Select the desired reset mode: Open/Close to reset the actuator toward its nearest position; select Close to reset the actuator toward its closed position only or select Off to disable the automatic reset. With potentiometer? Select Yes if the panel openings are defined by a the reading of a potentiometer; select No if they are defined by a timer. Summer and winter openings? Select Yes to use different panel openings in summer and in winter. Refer to section to define the outside temperature limits of both seasons. Accuracy This parameter prevents the actuator from moving constantly. It represents the minimum moving percentage that is required for the actuator to start moving. Adjustable from 1 to 10%. *Available if the potentiometer is enabled above. Reset now? Select Yes to reset the actuator s position now. Auto Reset Time Enter the time at which the auto reset takes place. Auto Reset Period Enter auto reset frequency. Auto Reset Duration Enter the delay that is required to fully open (or close) a panel. To make sure the panel is totally opened (or closed), enter a time value higher than the total opening time of the panel that has the longest opening time (see section 6.2.2). Delay to move Enter the reaction time of the actuator that takes place between each status change (minimum 5 seconds). 12 EXPERT TRI-STAR rev.06

13 RH Compensation Select Yes to compensate for high humidity levels by increasing the panel opening; select No to disable this function. *Accessible if a RH sensor is enabled (sec. 4.5). Outside RH compensation Select Yes to restrain the opening of the panels when the outside humidity level is too high; select No to disable this function. *Accessible if the RH compensation option is enabled above. Open to de-ice? Select Yes to slightly open the panels at a regular interval to prevent them from freezing in winter; select No to disable this function. De-ice with outside temperature? Select Yes to de-ice the panels on cold weather conditions only; select No to de-ice the panels on any temperature condition. *Accessible if an outside temp. sensor is enabled (sec. 4.5). De-ice in security? Select Yes to keep de-icing the panels while the controller is in security mode (i.e. when the outside temperature is lower than the security mode setpoint); select No to stop de-icing the panels during the security mode. drying? Select Yes to enable drying cycles. These cycles allow closing the panels at regular intervals to evacuate the stagnant water that is likely to accumulate when they stay open for long periods of time. Wind compensation? Select Yes to restrain the opening of the panels when the wind conditions are unfavorable. *Accessible if the wind speed and wind direction sensors are enabled (sec. 4.5). Rain compensation? Select Yes to restrain the opening of the panels when it is raining. *Accessible if the rain sensor is enabled (sec. 4.5) Tunnel Setup The following procedure shows how to set the installation parameters of tunnel stages. Options Tunnel** * Enter the installer password to access this menu (sec. 4.2). ** Accessible if tunnel stages are enabled (sec ). Tunnel options Fan wear out mode Stage 1 stop delay No 5 min Max stage allowed if manual tunnel door is closed 1 Fan Wear Out? This option is used to alternate the selection of fans between tunnel stages. When it is enabled, you must define a bank of fans to be used and you must specify the number of fans to be activated per tunnel stage. As a result, each time a new stage starts, the controller uses different fans amongst the fan bank. Refer to section to specify the fan bank and to section to select the number of fans per stage. Select Yes to enable the fan wear out mode; select No to disable this function. Stage 1 stop delay A delay can be programmed to postpone the deactivation of stage 1 fans when tunnel ventilation is over. This delay ensures some air movement while the panels are repositioning themselves. Maximum stage allowed if the tunnel door is closed If the tunnel door has a status detection switch, you can define the maximum tunnel stage that can be activated while the door is closed Stir Fan Setup The following procedure shows how to set the installation parameters of the stir fans. Options Stir Fans** * Enter the installer password to access this menu (sec. 4.2). ** Accessible if stir fans are enabled (sec ). Stir fan options Stir fan in cold T? Stir fan in temp. probe difference? Besides being used to create a refreshing wind draft in warm temperatures, some stir fan stages can also be used to accomplish the following goals: Stir fans in cold temperature? Select Yes to use a stir fan stage in cold temperatures to stir the warm air produced by the heaters, or select No to disable this function. *See Using a Stir Fan Stage in Cold Temperatures on page 35 for further information. Stir fans in temp. probe difference To ensure a certain uniformity in the room temperature, a stir fan stage can be activated when a considerable difference of temperature is detected between two sensors. Select Yes to enable this function or No to disable it. *See Using a Stir Fan Stage to Reduce Temperature Differences on page 36 for further information. No No EXPERT TRI-STAR rev.06 13

14 Mist Setup The following procedure shows how to set the installation parameters of the mist units. Options Mist** * Enter the installer password to access this menu (sec. 4.2). ** Accessible if mist units are enabled (sec ). Pump turn off on high inside RH? Pump turn off at nighttime? Mist options Pump turns off on high inside RH? Select Yes to disable the mist units when the indoor humidity level is too high. Pump turns off at nighttime Select Yes to define a time range over which the mist units are disabled. No No TIV Compensation The EXPERT TRI-STAR can use an optional Time Integrated System plug-in card (TIV). With this card, the controller can adjust the temperature setpoint automatically according to the average room temperature that has been measured in the last 12 hours (TIV temperature). The TIV temperature is calculated every 15 minutes. When it exceeds the TIV Set Point (i.e., the ambient temperature at which the animals feel indisposed by the heat), the controller automatically reduces the temperature setpoint by the TIV drop value. The temperature setpoint returns to its initial value when the TIV temperature becomes lower than the TIV Set Point again. In the following example, the regular temperature setpoint is of 60 F. When the average room temperature of the last 12 hours (TIV temperature) exceeds the TIV Set Point (70 F), the setpoint decreases of 5 F (TIV drop). The setpoint goes back to its initial value (60 F) when the average room temperature of the last 12 hours (TIV temperature) gets lower than the TIV setpoint. 70 F (TIV Set Point) 60 F 50 F TIV Compensation TIV is active Options TIV** * Enter the installer password to access this menu (sec. 4.2). ** Accessible if a TIV card is plugged in the controller. TIV Options TIV in effect? Yes Drop in set point 5.0 TIV in effect Select Yes to enable TIV functions. Drop in set point Select by how many degrees the temperature setpoint is decreased when the TIV temperature exceeds the TIV setpoint. Adjustable from 0 to 20 F (0 to 11.1 C). *Accessible if the TIV option is enabled above. T Set Point Time 60 F 55 F TIV Drop Time 14 EXPERT TRI-STAR rev.06

15 4.7. Relay Assignment Principle of Operation The controller has 12 built-in On/Off relays to connect various type of loads. It is possible to increase the number of relays by connecting external relay panels to the controller. Up to 32 On/Off relays can be added this way. Refer to section to enable the relay panels. Refer to the wiring diagram enclosed with this manual to connect the relay panels to the controller and to wire the different loads. Worksheets are available at the end of this manual to write down the relay assignment Assigning Outputs to External Relay Panels Relays Select the desired type of output ** 8, 16 or 32 Output Module *** * Enter the installer password to access this menu (sec. 4.2). ** All outputs that have been enabled in section are displayed. Note that chimney and panel outputs can only be connected to actuator modules and cannot be connected to external relay panels (see sec ). *** Choose the proper type of module (sec ). All relays belonging to the selected type of module are displayed one after another in numerical order. Refer to the following graphic to see the relation between relay numbers that are shown on screen and their associated relay on the output modules. 2. Put checkmark(s) to assign relay(s). 8 output relay modules 16 output relay modules Relays 1-8 = Relays 1-8 of module #1 Relays 9-16 = Relays 1-8 of module #2 Relays = Relays 1-8 of module #3 Relays = Relays 1-8 of module #4 Relays 1-16 = Relays 1-16 of module #1 Relays = Relays 1-16 of module #2 EXPERT TRI-STAR rev.06 15

16 Assigning Outputs to Actuator Modules Actuator modules are mainly used to connect additional chimneys and panels. Regular on/ off devices can also be connected to these modules. Actuator output Relay number Close Open output # 1 relay 1 relay 2 output # 2 relay 3 relay 4 output # 3 relay 5 relay 6 output # 4 relay 7 relay 8 Assigning Actuator Outputs (Chimneys & Panels) to an Actuator Module: 1. Select Relays Select Chimney or Panel ** Actuator Module *** * Enter the installer password to access this menu (sec. 4.2). ** Accessible if chimneys and/or panels are enabled (sec ). *** Accessible if actuator modules are enabled (sec ), if more than 1 chimney is enabled (sec ), and/or if more than 4 panels are enabled (sec ). The list of all chimneys or panels that must be assigned to an actuator module is displayed. Chimney actuator modules Assigning On/Off Outputs to an Actuator Module: The procedure below shows how to assign any type of on/off outputs (other than chimney and panel outputs) to an actuator module. Relays Select a type of output (other than chimneys and panels)** Actuator Module *** * Enter the installer password to access this menu (sec. 4.2). ** All outputs that have been enabled in section are available. *** Accessible if actuator modules are enabled (sec ). Chimney 2 module # 1 output # 1 Chimney 3 module # 1 output # 2 Chimney 4 module # 2 output # 1 32 out mod Actuator modules Tunnel internal relays Relay for : Stage Put a checkmark to assign a relay. Module # Select on which actuator module each chimney and/or panel is connected (1st or 2nd actuator module). Output # Each actuator uses two relays: an opening and a closing relay. An auxiliary module can control 4 actuator, thus counts 8 relays. The table on the right shows the relay number associated with the opening and closing of each actuator. Select on which output each chimney and/or panel is connected. Worksheets are available at the end of this manual to write down the relay assignment. If two actuator modules are enabled, the relays of both actuator modules are displayed one after another in numerical order. The table above shows the relation between the relay numbers that are shown on screen and their associated relay on the actuator module. Make sure the on/off outputs only use relays that are not utilized by the actuators. Remember that each actuator uses 2 relays: an opening and a closing relay. The table above shows the relay number associated with the opening and closing of each actuator. Worksheets are available at the end of this manual to write down the relay assignment. 16 EXPERT TRI-STAR rev.06

17 Heater Relays Relays Heaters ** Auxiliary module (optional) *** * Enter the installer password to access this menu (sec. 4.2). ** Accessible if heaters are enabled (sec ). *** Select on which external module the output is connected (if applicable). Refer to section out mod Actuator modules Heater internal relays Relay for : Heater Select the desired heater. 3. Put a check mark to assign a relay to the selected heater Tunnel Fan Relays Assign relays to each tunnel fan stage as follows: Relays Tunnel ** Auxiliary module (optional) *** * Enter the installer password to access this menu (sec. 4.2). ** Accessible if tunnel stages are enabled (sec ). *** Select on which external module the output is connected (if applicable). Refer to section out mod Actuator modules Tunnel internal relays Relay for : Stage Select the desired tunnel fan stage. 3. Put a check mark to assign a relay to the selected stage Chimney Relays The first chimney output must be connected to the internal controller relays whereas chimneys 2 to 4 must be connected to an external actuator module. Assign the opening and closing relays of each chimney as follows: Relays Chimneys** Actuator Module (for chimneys 2-4 only) *** * Enter the installer password to access this menu (sec. 4.2). ** Accessible if chimneys are enabled (sec ). *** Accessible if actuator modules are enabled (sec ) and if more than 1 chimney is enabled (sec ). CHIMNEY 1 (Internal Relays) Actuator modules Chimney 1 internal relays Relay for : Close Select the type of relay to be assigned (closing or opening relay). Put a check mark to assign the opening or closing relay of chimney 1. CHIMNEYS 2 TO CHIMNEY 4 (on Actuator Modules) Chimney actuator modules Chimney 2 module # 1 output # 1 Chimney 3 module # 1 output # 2 Chimney 4 module # 1 output # 3 Select on which actuator module each chimney is located (see sec ). Select on which output of the actuator module each chimney is located (refer to section ). EXPERT TRI-STAR rev.06 17

18 Panel Relays Panels 1 to 4 must be connected to the internal controller relays whereas panels 5 to 8 must be connected to an external actuator module. Assign the opening and closing relays of each panel as follows: Relays Panels** Select the desired panel (for panels 1-4) or Select Actuator modules (panels 5-8) *** * Enter the installer password to access this menu (sec. 4.2). ** Accessible if panels are enabled (sec ). *** Accessible if at least 5 panels are enabled (sec ). PANEL 1-4 (Internal Relays) Panel X internal relays Relay for : Close Relays for Stir Fan Stages Assign relays to each stir fan stage as follows: Relays Stir Fans** Auxiliary module (if applicable) *** * Enter the installer password to access this menu (sec. 4.2). ** Accessible if stir fans are enabled (sec ). *** Select on which external module the output is connected (if applicable). Refer to section Select the desired stir fan stage. 32 out mod Actuator modules Stir fan internal relays Relay for : Stage Put check mark(s) to assign relay(s) to the selected stage Mist Relays Assign relays to each misting output as follows: Relays Stir Fans** Auxiliary module (if applicable) *** * Enter the installer password to access this menu (sec. 4.2). ** Accessible if mist units are enabled (sec ). *** Select on which external module the output is connected (if applicable). Refer to section Select the desired mist output. 32 out mod Actuator modules Mist internal relays Put check mark(s) to assign relay(s) to the selected mist output. Select the type of relay to be assigned (closing or opening relay). Put a check mark to assign the opening or closing relay of the selected panel. PANELS 5 TO PANEL 8 (on Actuator Modules) Panel actuator modules Panel 5 module # 1 output # 1 Panel 6 module # 1 output # 2 Panel 7 module # 1 output # 3 Select on which actuator module each panel is located (refer to section ). Select on which output of the actuator module each panel is located (refer to section ). 18 EXPERT TRI-STAR rev.06

19 Time Clock Relays Assign relays to each clock output as follows: Relays Time clock** Auxiliary module (if applicable) *** * Enter the installer password to access this menu (sec. 4.2). ** Accessible if clock outputs are enabled (sec ). *** Select on which external module the output is connected (if applicable). Refer to section Select the desired time clock output. 32 out mod Actuator modules Time Clock internal relays Relay for Clock Put check mark(s) to assign relay(s) to the selected clock output Sensor Assignment You must select which temperature sensors are used to control/ monitor the: Average room temperature: The room temperature is used as the reference temperature to activate tunnel fan stages, sir fans and mist units. It is defined by the average reading of user-defined sensors. Heaters: Each heating output operates according to the average reading of its assigned temperature sensors. Panels: Each sidewall panel operates according to the average reading of its assigned temperature sensors. Chimneys: Each chimney operates according to the average reading of its assigned temperature sensors. The table below gives the location of each sensor inputs: Sensors Location 1 to 8 Internal inputs of the controller. 9 to 12 Inputs 1 to 4 of actuator module #1 13 to 16 Inputs 1 to 4 of actuator module #2 Assign the sensor(s) as follows: Sensors Select the desired type of output** : - Heaters; - Panels; - Chimneys; - Average temperature. * Enter the installer password to access this menu (sec. 4.2). ** Only the outputs that have been enabled in section are available. Heater sensor selection Sensors for : Heater Put a check mark to assign a sensor to the selected output. Worksheets are available at the end of this manual to write down your selection of sensors. EXPERT TRI-STAR rev.06 19

20 4.9. Calibration Calibrating the Actuators If the operation of your actuators (chimneys and/or panels) is based on the reading of a potentiometer, you must calibrate their minimum and maximum positions. Enter in manual mode before calibrating an actuator. This way, no alarm will be set off while opening and closing the actuator. Refer to chapter 13 to activate the manual mode. Calibrate the actuators as follows: Calib. Select the desired type of output** : - Panels; - Chimneys. * Enter the installer password to access this menu (sec. 4.2). ** Accessible if the panels and/or chimneys use a potentiometer (see sec. 4.6.l and to enable the potentiometers). Panel calibration Panel 1 Save min position Save max position Panel 2 Save min position Save max position Panel 3 Save min position Save max position Panel 4 Save min position Save max position No No No No No No No No Save Minimum Position the Close switch to close the actuator to its minimum position. Once it is reached, set the switch to Off to stop the actuator. Press + to save the position. The Yes answer returns to No ; the minimum position is now saved. Save Maximum Position the Open switch to open the actuator to its maximum position. Once it is reached, set the switch to Off to stop the actuator. Press + to save the position. The Yes answer returns to No ; the maximum position is now saved. Once the calibration is completed, select the Auto position with the switch to enable the automatic control of the actuator then disable the manual operating mode (if required) For best results, make sure at least 7 inches (18 cm) separates the minimum actuator position from its maximum position Calibrating Temperature Sensors You can slightly adjust the reading of each temperature sensor to obtain accurate and uniform readings of all sensors. Calibrate the temperature sensors as follows: Calib. T Sensors * Enter the installer password to access this menu (sec. 4.2). T Sensor calibration Inside T F Inside T F Inside T F Inside T F Inside T F Inside T F Inside T F Inside T F Outside T 0.0 F 2. Adjust the reading of each temperature sensor (if required). Adjustable of ±3 F (±1.7 C) Calibrating RH Sensors You can slightly adjust the reading of each humidity sensor to obtain accurate and uniform readings of all humidity sensors. Calibrate the humidity sensors as follows: Calib. R.Humidity ** * Enter the installer password to access this menu (sec. 4.2). ** Accessible if Relative Humidity sensors are enabled (sec. 4.5). R. Humidity calibration Inside R.Humidity 1 0 % Inside R.Humidity 2 0 % 2. Adjust the reading of each humidity sensor (if required). Adjustable of ±3% Calibrating the Water Meter You must specify what is the flow rate per pulse of the water meter. Calibrate the water meter as follows: Calib. Water ** * Enter the installer password to access this menu (sec. 4.2). ** Accessible if a water meter is enabled (sec. 4.5). Water meter calibration Water meter 1 g/p 2. Set the water flow per pulse to the desired value. Adjustable from 1 to 100 gallons (or liters) per pulse. 20 EXPERT TRI-STAR rev.06

21 4.10. Test Mode The test mode is used to simulate temperature changes to verify the controller s performance. Temperature sensors are disabled while the test mode is on. This mode is automatically deactivated after 15 minutes of inactivity or if you choose to disable it. Enable or disable the test mode as follows: Test mode * Enter the installer password to access this menu Test mode Temperature mode status Off Temperature F Version This menu gives the version number of your controller. Control Setup Version * Enter the installer password to access this menu (sec. 4.2). Expert Tri Star SETTINGS PROGRAM V X.X V X.X 5. TEMPERATURE SET POINTS The setpoint is a target temperature; it is used as the reference temperature for the operation of tunnel fans, stir fans and mist outputs. Adjust temperature setpoints as follows: Heating Natural Tunnel Other Alarm History Manual Install Current conditions Inside average T 70.0 F Set point (Edit) 70.6 F Set point (TIV) 70.6 F Outside T 59.0 F Inside average RH 50 % Outside RH 80 % Wind speed 15 kmh Wind direction North Sensing rain No Ventilation Natural Heating stages xxxxxxxx TIV temperature 70.4 F Set point (Edit) Adjust the setpoint to the desired value. Adjustable from -40 F to 100 F (-40.0 C to 37.8 C). Test Mode Status Select Yes to enable the test mode, select No to exit from the test mode. Temperature Enter the simulated room temperature. *This parameter can only be changed if the test mode status is enabled above. Adjustable from -40 to 120 F (-40 to 48.9 C). TIV Set point Adjust the TIV setpoint to the desired value. Adjustable from -40 F to 100 F (-40.0 C to 37.8 C). *Accessible if the TIV feature is enabled. Refer to section for further information about this feature. EXPERT TRI-STAR rev.06 21

22 6. NATURAL VENTILATION 6.1. Chimneys Principle of Operation The controller can control up to 4 chimneys. The temperature at which each chimney starts opening from its minimum position is defined by the user. When this start temperature is reached, the damper opens gradually in a linear fashion as the room temperature increases and becomes fully opened when the room temperature reaches the Maximum Opening Temperature. When the room temperature is cold and decreases below the Security Lo Temperature, the damper closes further to its Security Opening. A fix hysteresis of 0.5 F (0.3 C) is used to reopen the chimney when the room temperature starts increasing once again. The following graphic sums up the operation of a chimney output. Chimney Opening 100% Chimney s Operation Chimney Main Settings Naturals* Chimneys Select the desired chimney output * Accessible if chimneys are enabled (sec ). Chimney X Minimum opening 0 % Start to open at 70.6 F Maximum opening at 72.6 F Total opening time 1:00 m:s Copy to other chimney? No Status: Current opening 20 % Zone temperature 70.5 F Mode Auto Minimum opening Select the min. opening of the chimney damper (%). Start to open at Select the room temperature above which the chimney damper starts opening gradually from its minimum position Security Opening Naturals* Security * Accessible if chimneys are enabled (sec ). Low temperature security Chimneys lo sec. at 50.0 F Chimney 1 closes to 5 % Chimney 2 closes to 5 % Chimney 3 closes to 5 % Chimney 4 closes to 5 % Panels lo sec. at 50.0 F Panel 1 closes to 5 % Panel 2 closes to 5 % Panel 3 closes to 5 % Panel 4 closes to 5 % Panel 5 closes to 5 % Chimneys Low Security at Select the room temperature below which chimneys reach their security opening. Chimney #x closes to Set the security opening of each chimney. Min Opening Security Opening (Lo) Security Opening T Start Opening T Max Opening T Room Temp Maximum opening at Select the room temperature at which the chimney opening reaches 100% Total opening time Enter the total opening time of the chimney (for timer-based chimneys only). Copy to other chimney? Select Yes to copy the main settings of the first chimney on all chimneys (available for the first chimney only). 22 EXPERT TRI-STAR rev.06

23 RH Compensation with Chimneys It is possible to compensate for high humidity levels by increasing the opening of chimneys. Chimney dampers gradually open from their current opening when the humidity level exceeds the RH setpoint; they reach their full compensated opening when the humidity level is 10% higher than the RH setpoint. Naturals* RH Comp.* Chimneys** * Accessible if chimneys are enabled (sec ). ** Accessible if chimneys use RH functions (sec ). Chimney Opening Compensated Opening Added Opening RH Compensation on the Chimney Opening RH compensation Chimneys SetPoint inside RH 65 % SetPoint outside RH 75 % Chimney 1 opens by 40 % Chimney 2 opens by 40 % Chimney 3 opens by 40 % Chimney 4 opens by 40 % Regular Opening RH Set Point 10% RH Level (%) Set the following parameters: Outside RH Sensor: If an outside humidity sensor is used, it is possible to disable the compensation when it is too humidity outside. Inside RH Set Point Set the ambient humidity level over which chimneys start opening to reduce the humility level. Outside RH Set Point Set the outside humidity level over which the RH compensation with chimneys stops. Chimney #X opens by Set the opening that is added to the initial chimney opening when the humidity level is 10% higher than the inside RH setpoint. EXPERT TRI-STAR rev.06 23

24 6.2. Panels Principle of Operation The controller can control 8 sidewall panels. These panels open and close according to the temperature in their respective zone following a nonlinear progression. This progression is automatically defined by the controller. When the temperature remains near the setpoint, the panel opens or closes slightly. When the temperature departs significantly from the setpoint, the panel is opened or closed by a greater amount. The opening curve of each panel is bounded by two points defined by the user: the minimum and maximum openings. The minimum opening is normally used to provide minimum ventilation to the building. The panel starts opening gradually when the Start Opening Temperature is reached. The panel is at its maximum opening when the Max. Opening Temperature value is attained. Outside Temperature Compensation The maximum opening of the panels can be defined separately for winter and summer. When this outside temperature compensation option is enabled in section 4.6.2, the controller automatically uses summer openings when the outside temperature is warmer than summer s reference temperature; likewise, it uses winter openings when the outside temperature decreases below winter s reference temperature. Maximum openings are automatically interpolated between summer and winter temperatures (see graphics below). Refer to section to define the outside temperature limits for both seasons. Maximum Opening Summer Max Opening Winter Max Opening 0% Outside T Comp. on the Max Opening Winter s reference T Outside Temp. Summer s reference T When the room temperature is cold and decreases below the Security Lo Temperature, the panel closes further to its Security Opening. A fix hysteresis of 0.5 F (0.3 C) is used to reopen the panel when the room temperature starts increasing once again. Position (%) Max opening Opening of the Panels Panel Opening (%) Summer Maximum Opening Compensated Maximum Opening Winter Maximum Opening Outside Temperature Compensation Summer Curve Compensated Curve Winter Curve Min opening Minimum Opening Security T T Low Start Opening Room Max T Opening T Start Opening T Max Opening T in Summer Max Opening T in Winter Room Temp. 24 EXPERT TRI-STAR rev.06

25 Panel Settings Naturals* Panels Select the desired panel * Accessible if panels are enabled (sec ). Panel X Minimum opening 0 % Start to open at 70.6 F Max opening summer 100 % Max opening winter 80 % Max open at summer 72.6 F Max open at winter 74.6 F Total opening time 1:00 m:s Comp. min Opening 5 % Copy to other panels? No Status: Current opening 17 % Zone temperature 70.5 F Mode Auto Minimum opening Select the minimum opening of the panel. The panel is at this position when the room temperature is lower than its start temperature. Start to open at Set the room temperature above which the panel opens from its minimum opening towards its maximum opening. Max openings (%) Set the maximum opening of the selected panel. If the outside temperature function is enabled in section 4.6.2, set this value separately for summer and winter. Max openings at (T ) Set the room temperature at which the panel reaches its maximum opening. If the outside temperature function is enabled in section 4.6.2, set this value separately for summer and winter times. Total opening time Enter the total opening time of the panel (for timer-based panels only). Compensation min opening The controller can slightly close the panel on windy conditions. If the wind compensation function is used, specify the minimum position at which the panels can close when a wind compensation is applied on them. Refer to section for further information about the wind compensation function. Copy to other panels? Select Yes to copy the main settings of the first panel on all panels (available for the first panel only) Panel De-Icing De-icing cycles are used to slightly open the panels at a regular intervals to prevent them from freezing in winter. When a de-icing cycle starts, all panels that have not moved for a too long period of time (No Movement Delay) slightly open in turn. The first panel to be de-iced opens to its de-icing position then stays still up until the end of the Next Panel Delay then closes. The next panel can now be de-iced (if required). In addition, it is possible to restrain the de-icing cycles to cold weather conditions only. Refer to section to enable this function. Naturals* De-icing** * Accessible if panels are enabled (sec ). ** Accessible if the de-icing function is enabled in sect De-icing settings De-ice below 32.0 F Cycle time 1:00 h:m No movement delay 0:30 h:m Next panel delay 30 sec Panel 1 opens by 5 % Panel 2 opens by 5 % Panel 3 opens by 5 % Panel 4 opens by 5 % Panel 5 opens by 5 % Panel 6 opens by 5 % Panel 7 opens by 5 % Panel 8 opens by 5 % De-ice below Select the outside temperature below which the de-icing cycles start. *Accessible if the De-ice with outside T function is enabled (sec ). Cycle Time Set the frequency at which de-icing cycles are performed. No Movement Delay Select after how much inactivity time a panel has to be de-iced. This delay must be shorter than the cycle time. Next Panel Delay Set the delay between the de-icing of two panels: this delay includes the time that is required to open a panel and the time it remains opened. Once it is elapsed, the panel closes and the next panel starts being de-iced. Make sure this delay is long enough for the panel to reach its deicing position. Panel #x opens by Select the de-icing opening of each panel Panel Drying Cycles The drying cycles allow closing the panels at regular intervals to evacuate the stagnant water that is likely to accumulate when they stay open for long periods of time. During a drying cycle, each panel closes in turn according to a close delay (the close delay includes the time it takes to close the panel and the time it takes to let it dry). After the first panel is dry, the second panel starts closing while the first panel returns to its previous position. The drying cycle continues until the last panel is dry and back in its respective position. Naturals* Drying** *Accessible if panels are enabled (sec ). ** Accessible if the drying function is enabled in section EXPERT TRI-STAR rev.06 25

26 Drying Settings Drying cycle 1 at Drying cycle 2 at Next panel delay Period 9:00 pm 6:00 am 30 sec 2 days Drying cycle 1 at Set the start time for the first drying cycle of the day. *Drying cycles are only performed on active drying days (see Period below). Drying cycle 2 at Set the start time for the second drying cycle of the day; if you do not need two cycles, use the same start time as defined for cycle 1. *Drying cycles are only performed on active drying days (see Period below). Next panel delay Set the close time required to let a panel dry. This timer is common to all panels and it ranges from 15 to 900 seconds. Period Set the frequency at which drying days must occur (once every 1-7 days). 26 EXPERT TRI-STAR rev.06

27 Wind Compensation The wind compensation function allows closing the panels under cold and windy conditions. This opening compensation is only performed when all following conditions are met: Panel Opening Closing point 1 (ex. 5%) Wind Compensation on the Panel Opening 1. The room temperature in the panel zone is lower than a specific user-defined value; Closing point 2 (ex. 8%) 2. A headwind or side headwind (direction that immediately follows the headwind direction) hits the panel. No compensation is made if the wind comes from any other direction. Closing point 3 (ex. 20%) 3. The wind blows fast enough. Headwinds: You must specify a closing percentage associated with three wind speeds. When the wind speed reaches one of these points, the panel closes accordingly. It reopens to its previous position when the speed decreases to the previous reference point (see next graph). Side Headwinds: You must specify what percentage of the wind compensation must be applied on the panel when wind comes from the side. Side Headwind = NW Hysteresis (3km/h) Point 1 (ex.10 km/h) Side Headwind = NW Point 2 (ex.20 km/h) NORTH PANELS Headwind = North Side Headwind = NE Point 3 (ex.30 km/h) Wind Speed Side Headwind = NE The table below shows what side headwinds are taken into account for the wind compensation depending on the chosen headwind. WEST PANELS Headwind = West AERIAL VIEW OF THE BUILDING EAST PANELS Headwind = East WIND DIRECTION TABLE Panel Side headwinds headwind North NE NW North-East N E Side Headwind = SW Side Headwind = SW SOUTH PANELS Headwind = South Side Headwind = SE Side Headwind = SE East NE SE South-East E S South SE SW South-West S W West SW NW North-West W N EXPERT TRI-STAR rev GRAPHIC: Wind Compensation

28 Panel Location Naturals* Wind comp.** Wind direction * Accessible if panels are enabled (sec ). ** Accessible if the wind compensation function is enabled (sec ). Wind direction settings Wind direction Panel 1 Panel 2 Panel 3... North North North Wind direction Panel #x Select the direction of each panel. This direction also corresponds to the direction of the headwind hitting the panel Wind Compensation Settings Naturals* Wind comp.** * Accessible if panels are enabled (sec ). ** Accessible if the wind compensation option is enabled (sec ). Point 1 Point 2 Point 3 Wind direction Wind compensation settings Disable compensation if zone T is above 95.0 F If wind is indirect only apply 50 % Disable compensation if zone T is above Select the room temperature over which the wind compensation is disabled. If wind is indirect only apply Select what percentage of the wind compensation must be applied when a side headwind hits a panel Panel Close Settings Set the following parameters separately for each compensation point: Naturals* Wind comp.** Point #x * Accessible if panels are enabled (sec ). ** Accessible if the wind compensation function is enabled (sec ). Wind compensation Point X At wind speed of 10 kmh Panel 1 closes by 10 % Panel 2 closes by 10 % Panel 3 closes by 10 %... At wind speed of Select at what wind speed each panel must reach its compensated position. Note the reference speed of point 2 must be higher than the speed defined for point 1. Likewise, the speed of point 3 must be greater than the speed of point 2. Panel #x Select by what percentage each panel must close when the specified wind speed is reached. To prevent panels from closing totally when wind compensation is applied, set the compensation min opening parameter in section EXPERT TRI-STAR rev.06

29 Rain Compensation The rain compensation function allows closing all panels to a user-defined position when it is raining outside. This can be done with or without consideration to the wind speed. Naturals* Rain comp.** * Accessible if panels are enabled (sec ). ** Accessible if the rain compensation option is enabled (sec ). Rain Compensation Settings Settings when raining Panel 1 closes to 60 % Panel 2 closes to 60 %... Panel 8 closes to 60 % Reopen delay 5 min Minimum wind speed 10 kmh Disable rain compensation if T is above 95.0 F SETTINGS WHEN RAINING Panel #x closes to The panel will close to position when it is raining. The presence of a minimum wind speed can also be required for this rain compensation to take place (see Minimum wind speed below). Disable rain compensation if T is above The rain compensation can stop if the room temperature is too high. Select above what temperature the rain compensation must stop RH Comp. on the Panel Opening It is possible to compensate for high humidity levels by increasing the opening of the sidewall panels. These panels gradually open from their current opening when the humidity level exceeds the RH setpoint and reach their full compensated opening when the humidity level is 10% higher than the RH setpoint. Outside Humidity: If an outside humidity sensor is used, it is possible to disable the compensation when it is too humidity outside. Panel Opening Compensated Opening Regular Opening Added Open. RH Compensation on the Panel Opening RH Set Point 10% RH Level (%) Naturals* RH Comp. ** Panels ** * Accessible if panels are enabled (sec ). ** Accessible if panels use RH functions (sec ). RH compensation Panels SetPoint inside RH 65 % SetPoint outside RH 75 % Panel 1 opens by 40 % Panel 2 opens by 40 % Panel 3 opens by 40 % Inside RH Set Point Set the ambient humidity level over which panels start opening to reduce the humidity level. Outside RH Set Point Set the outside humidity level over which the RH compensation with panels stops. Panel #X opens by Set the opening that is added to the initial panel opening when the humidity level is 10% higher than the inside RH setpoint. The rain compensation exclusively aims to close the panels when it is raining and does not take place if the actual position of the panels is already lower than the set closing value. Reopen delay When it stops raining, the controller waits for the end of this delay before reopening the panels back to their respective positions. Minimum wind speed If a wind sensor is used, you can specify a minimum wind speed required to close the panels when it is raining. *Accessible if the wind sensor is enabled (sec ). EXPERT TRI-STAR rev.06 29

30 Security Opening The following procedure shows how to set the panels security opening. Refer to section for further information on this parameter. Naturals* Security Seasonal Limits If the panels use different openings in winter and in summer, you must specify the outside temperature at which each season begins as follows: Naturals* Winter T ** * Accessible if panels are enabled (sec ).... Security opening Panels lo sec. at 50.0 F Panel 1 closes to 5 % Panel 2 closes to 5 % Panel 3 closes to 5 % Panels Low Security at Select the room temperature below which panels reach their security opening. Panel #x closes to Set the security opening of each panel. * Accessible if panels are enabled (sec ). ** Accessible if panels use seasonal settings (sec ) Winter temperature Winter settings are used below outside T of 41.0 F Summer settings are used above outside T of 59.0 F Note: Smooth transition is executed in between Summer and Winter Settings Set the outside temperature at which summer and winter settings start being used. 30 EXPERT TRI-STAR rev.06

31 7. TUNNEL VENTILATION 7.1. Principle of operation The controller has four On/Off fan stages. These stages operate in a sequence to increase the level of ventilation as the room temperature increases. You must define the room temperature at which each fan stage is enabled and the temperature at which they turn off when the temperature decreases. The start temperatures of fan stages are defined with respect to the setpoint and with respect to each other. This means that when one of these values is adjusted, all the consecutive values are adjusted by the same amount. For example, if the setpoint is increased by 1 F, the start temperatures of all fan stages will be increased by the same amount. Air Intake: During tunnel fan stages, the air intake can either be provided by the manual tunnel door, by panels, by chimneys, or using a combination of these air intakes. You must specify the opening of each chimney and panel that is associated with the start-up of each tunnel stage and you must adjust the tunnel door position manually (if required). Tunnel Wear Out Mode: The fan wear out option is used to alternate the selection of fans between tunnel stages. When this option is enabled, you must define a bank of fans and specify the number of fans to be activated per stage. As a result, each time a new stage starts, the controller uses different fans amongst the fan bank. Refer to section to specify the fan bank and to section to select the number of fans to be activated per stage. Ventilation Level Stage 4 Stage 3 Stage 2 Stage 1 Off Stage 1 Stop T 7.2. Settings Stage 1 Start T Stage 2 Stop T Tunnel Stages Settings Tunnel * Tunnel Fan Stages Stage 2 Start T * Accessible if tunnel fan stages are enabled (sec ). Openings Tunnel Fan wear out Tunnel fan stage Start/Stop Tunnel allowed? Yes Minimum outside T 75.0 F Stage 3 Stop T Stage 3 Start T Stage 4 Stop T Stage 4 Start T Room T Tunnel allowed Select Yes to allow the activation of tunnel fan stages; select No to stop using these stages. Minimum outside T Set the outside temperature that must be attained to permit the activation of tunnel fan stages. Accessible if an outside temp. sensor is enabled (sec. 4.5). Start & Stop Temperatures Set the room temperature at which each tunnel fan stage starts and stops. The minimum temperature difference between two consecutive start temperatures is 0.5 F (0.3 C). Stages 1 Start T 72.6 F Stop T 72.1 F 2 Start T 74.6 F Stop T 74.2 F 3 Start T 76.6 F Stop T 76.1 F 4 Start T 78.6 F Stop T 78.1 F EXPERT TRI-STAR rev.06 31

32 Chimney & Panel Openings Tunnel* Openings Select the desired tunnel fan stage * Accessible if tunnel fan stages are enabled (sec ). Openings for tunnel stage 1 Chimney 1 20 % Chimney 2 20 % Panel 1 20 % Panel 2 20 % Tunnel Fan Wear Out The following procedure show how to specify the number of fan outputs that must be activated during each tunnel fan stage. Refer to section 7.1 for further information on the fan wear out function. Tunnel* Fan Wear Out ** * Accessible if tunnel fan stages are enabled (sec ). ** Accessible if the Fan Wear Out option is enabled (sec ). Tunnel fan wear out mode Openings for tunnel stage #x Select the opening of each chimney and panel associated with the start-up of the selected tunnel fan stage. Select 0% for air intakes that need to stay closed. Select how many fans to turn on for each stage Number of fans: Tunnel stage 1 1 Tunnel stage 2 2 Number of fans Select the number of fan outputs to be activated per stage. 32 EXPERT TRI-STAR rev.06

33 8. HEATERS The controller can operate up to 8 independent heating outputs. Each heating output operate according to the average reading of its assigned temperature sensors; it starts when its start temperature is reached and stops at its stop temperature. The heaters start/stop temperatures are related to the setpoint. This means that if the setpoint changes, the start/stop temperatures are adjusted consequently. Refer to section 4.4 to activate the heating outputs. Heating Outputs Heater 2 ON Operating Diagram of an Heating Stage Heating* * Accessible if heating outputs are enabled (sec ). Heater 1 Start temperature 69.6 F Stop temperature 70.1 F Copy to other heaters? No Status Activation Off Zone temperature 70.0 F Run time for today 0 min Heater 2 OFF Heater 1 ON Heater 1 OFF Heater 1 Start T Heater 1 Stop T Heater 1 Start T Heater Stop T 1 Room T Heaters Start / Stop Temperatures Set the start and stop temperature of each heating output. The stop temperature must be at least 0.5 F (0.3 C) greater than the start temperature for a given heater. Copy to other heaters? Select Yes to copy the settings of the first heating output on all heating outputs (available for the first heating output only). EXPERT TRI-STAR rev.06 33

34 9. STIR FANS 9.1. Stir Fan Stages Up to 4 independent stir fan stages can be used to create a refreshing breeze inside the building on warm days. Each stir fan stage uses its own selection of stir fan relays and its own start and stop temperatures. The stir fan stages can also activate variablespeed (0-10V) stir fans. When those variable outputs are used, the first 0-10V fan output is assigned to stir fan stage 1 and the second, to stage 2. To enable variable-speed (0-10V) stir fan outputs, see section To enable the stir fan stages, see section To assign relays to the stir fan stages, see section Variable Stir Fans On/Off Stir Fans Stir Fan Stage 100% Min speed OFF ON OFF Stir Fan Stage in Warm and Cold Temperatures COLD TEMPERATURES (see section 9.2) E E Cold Mode Start T F F Cold Mode Stop T A A WARM TEMPERATURES Stage Stop T B B C C Stage Start T D Max spd at Room T Principle of Operation The fans associated with the stir fan stage run in timer mode when the room temperature is between the stage s start and stop temperatures (point B on the graph). If the stage also uses variable-speed fans, these fans will also run in timer mode, and will alternate between OFF and their minimum set speed. When the room temperature rises and surpasses the stage s start temperature, the stir fans are activated without interruption (point C on the graph). If variable-speed fans are also used in that stage, they will begin to increase in speed proportionally to the room temperature, starting from their minimum speed; the variable fans reach their full speed (100%) when the room temperature reaches a user-defined limit (point D on the graph). The stir fan stage finally stops when the room temperature drops to the stage s stop temperature (point A on the graph). Stopping the Stir Fans on Warm and Windy Days Creating an artificial breeze with the stir fans may not be required on warm and windy days. For this reason, the controller can automatically disable the stir fans under these atmospheric conditions. The status LED of the stir fan stages that were stopped due to warm and windy conditions, flashes on the front panel of the controller. Settings for Stir Fan Stages Other* Stir Fan* *Accessible if stir fan outputs are enabled (sec ). Cold temp. Sensor difference Timer Stir fan warm temp. stages Stage 1 Start T 72.6 F Stop T 72.1 F ON Time 00:34 m:s OFF Time 2:00 m:s Max spd at 74.6 F Min spd 10 % 2 Start T 72.6 F Stop T 72.1 F ON Time 00:34 m:s OFF Time 2:00 m:s Max spd at 74.6 F Min spd 10 %... Wind compensation? Yes Stop stir fans if wind speed > 50 kmh Restart stir fans if wind speed < 47 kmh Wind direction All Delay to stop 300 sec Disable compensation if T is above 95.0 F Start T Set start temperature for each stir fan stage. This temperature must be higher than the room setpoint. Stop T Set the stop temperature for each stir fan stage. This temperature must be lower than the stage s start temperature. Time ON / Time OFF Set the Time ON and Time OFF of the stir fan timer. The stir fans are using this timer when the room temperature is between the stage s start and stop temperatures. Minimum speed (stage 1) Set the minimum speed of 0-10V stir fan output #1 (note that 0-10V output #1 is only used in stir fan stage 1). *Accessible if variable stir fans are enabled in section Minimum speed (stage 2) Set the minimum speed of 0-10V stir fan output #2 (note that 0-10V output #2 is only used in stir fan stage 2). *Accessible if 2 variable stir fans are enabled in section Max spd at (stage 1) Set the room temperature at which 0-10V stir fan output #1 reaches 100% in stage 1 (note that 0-10V output #1 is only used in stir fan stage 1). *Accessible if variable stir fans are enabled in section EXPERT TRI-STAR rev.06

35 Max spd at (stage 2) Set the room temperature at which 0-10V stir fan output #2 reaches 100% in stage 2 (note that 0-10V output #2 is only used in stir fan stage 2). *Accessible if variable stir fans are enabled in section Wind compensation? Select Yes if you want stir fan stages to stop in warm and windy conditions. Stop stir fans if wind speed > Select the wind speed that will cause stir fan stages to stop in warm and windy conditions. *Accessible if the wind compensation function is enabled above. Restart stir fans if wind speed < Select the wind speed below which the stir fan stages must restart when the wind speed decreases (end of wind compensation). *Accessible if the wind compensation function is enabled above. Wind direction Select which wind direction causes the stir fan stages to stop in warm and windy conditions. Note that the stir fans will also stop if the wind comes from the direction that immediately follows, or precedes, the chosen direction (i.e, if the direction is set to north-east (NE), a wind coming from north or from east would also make the stages stop). Choose All if you want this compensation to be applied regardless where the wind comes from. *Accessible if the wind compensation function is enabled above Using a Stir Fan Stage in Cold Temperatures Besides working under warm temperatures, one of the enabled stir fan stages can also be activated under cold temperatures to spread the warm air produced by the heaters into the room. When the room temperature drops to the cold mode s start temperature, the sir fans of the chosen stage start running according to cold mode s timer (point E on the graph). If the stage also uses variable-speed fans, these fans will also run in timer mode, and will alternate between OFF and the cold mode s speed. The stir fans finally stop when the room temperature rises to the cold mode s stop temperature. Cold Mode Temperature Settings Other* Stir Fan* Cold Temp. ** Stir fan cold temp. stages Start temperature 68.6 F Stop temperature 69.1 F Stage to activate 1 Stir fan timer On time 0:30m:s Off time 2:00m:s Speed of fan 60 % ** Accessible if at least one stir fan output is used in cold temperatures or to reduce temperature differences in the room. 5. Set the following parameters: Time ON / Time OFF Set the time ON and time OFF of the stir fan timer used in cool mode. *The stir fan stage used in cold temperatures and the stage used to reduce temperature differences both share the same timer. Speed Set the speed of the variable-speed stir fans that are used in cold temperatures. *(1) Accessible if the chosen stage uses variablespeed fans. (2) The stir fan stage used in cold temperatures and the stage used to reduce temperature differences both share the same fan speed parameter value. Delay to stop Select during how much time the wind speed and direction must be maintained for the controller to stop the stir fan stages. *Accessible if the wind compensation function is enabled above. Disable compensation if T is above If the room temperature rises to a certain value, the controller can reactivate the stir fan stages that were stopped due to the wind speed and direction. *Accessible if the wind compensation function is enabled above. *Accessible if stir fan outputs are enabled (sec ). ** Accessible if the cold temperature option is enabled (sec ). Start Temperature Set the start temperature of the cold mode. This temperature must be lower than the room setpoint. Stop Temperature Set the stop temperature of the cold mode. This temperature must be higher than the start temperature set above. Stage to activate Select which stir fan stage must be used in cold mode. 3. Press Back. 4. Select: Timer ** EXPERT TRI-STAR rev.06 35

36 9.3. Using a Stir Fan Stage to Reduce Temperature Differences Besides working under warm temperatures, one of the enabled stir fan stages can also be activated when a considerable difference of temperature is detected between two sensors, to help maintain a uniform room temperature. When a stage is used for this purpose, it starts running when the temperature difference between two sensors rises to a value that is more than the Temperature Difference plus the Differential. Stir Fan Stage On Off Settings Stir Fans to Reduce Temperature Differences Between Probes Other* Stir Fan* Probe difference ** Differential Max T difference T difference between 2 probes Stir fan sensor difference Temp. difference 5.0 F Differential 1.0 F Stage to activate 1 Current greatest Probe difference 3.2 F *Accessible if stir fan outputs are enabled (sec ). ** Accessible if the temp. difference option is enabled (sec ). Temperature difference Select the maximum temperature difference allowed between two sensors. If the temperature difference between two sensors exceeds this value plus the Differential value, the chosen stir fan stage will start running in timer mode. Differential The differential is used to stop the stir fan stage when the temperature between sensors decreases (see previous graph). Set it to the desired value. Stage to activate Select the stir fan stage to activate to reduce temperature differences in the room. 3. Press Back. 4. Select: Timer ** Stir fan timer On time 0:30m:s Off time 2:00m:s Speed of fan 60 % ** Accessible if at least one stir fan output is used in cold temperatures or to reduce temperature differences in the room. 5. Set the following parameters: Time ON / Time OFF Set the time ON and time OFF of the stir fan timer used to reduce temperature differences in the room. *The stir fan stage used in cold temperatures and the stage used to reduce temperature differences both share the same timer. Speed Set the speed of variable stir fan stage used to reduce temperature differences in the room. *(1) Accessible if the chosen stage uses variable-speed fans. (2) The stir fan stage used in cold temperatures and the stage used to reduce temperature differences both share the same fan speed parameter value. 10. MIST OUTPUT The controller has an output that is used to run misting units. The diagram below illustrates the operation of this output. When the start temperature of the mist output is reached, it starts running according to its minimum intensity timer (On Time 1 & Off time 1); the timer gradually changes as the temperature increases towards the maximum intensity timer (On Time 2 & Off time 2). The maximum intensity timer is fully used when the room temperature reaches the Maximum Temperature value. The start and stop temperatures of the mist output are related to the main setpoint. This means that when the setpoint changes, these temperatures are consequently adjusted. Mist Output Max Timer (On & Off Time 2) Min Timer (On & Off Time 1) Off Time Stop T Mist Operation Start T Max T Room T The mist output can be disabled during night or when the humidity level in the room is too high. Refer to section to enable these options. Other* Mist* * Accessible if mist outputs are enabled (sec ). 36 EXPERT TRI-STAR rev.06

37 Mist settings Start temperature 85.6 F Stop temperature 85.1 F Max intensity at 90.6 F Timer min intensity: On time 0:30 m:s Off time 2:00 m:s Timer max intensity: On time 0:30 m:s Off time 2:00 m:s Pump cut-off: RH set point: 65 % Night begins at: 8:00P Morning begins at: 7:30A Start Temperature Set the room temperature at which the mist output starts running using the first timer. Adjustable from the setpoint to 120 F (48.9 C). Stop Temperature Set the room temperature below which the mist output stops. Adjustable from 0.5 F (0.3 C). below the start temperature to -40 F (-40 C). Maximum Intensity at Set the room temperature at which the mist output starts using the second timer. Adjustable from 0.5 F (0.3 C). above the start temperature to 120 F (48.9 C). Timers Set the On and Off times of both timers (minimum intensity and maximum intensity timers). Pump cut-off RH Set Point Select the humidity level over which the mist output is disabled. *Accessible if the mist shutoff option is enabled (sec ). 11. TIME CLOCK The controller can control 2 clock outputs to operate various devices using a real clock timer. Up to 12 start and stop times can be programmed per clock output Other* Time Clock * Select the desired clock output * Accessible if clock outputs are enabled (sec ). Time Clock X Start / Stop Time 1 On 6:00A Off 6:00A 2 On 6:00A Off 6:00A 3 On 6:00A Off 6:00A 4 On 6:00A Off 6:00A 5 On 6:00A Off 6:00A 6 On 6:00A Off 6:00A Start / Stop 1-12 Set the start and stop times of the selected clock output. Refer to section to set the number of start/ stop cycles. If there are too many cycles, set the start and stop times of unused cycles to the same value. 12. ALARMS Alarm Log When an alarm occurs, the alarm led is turned on and the alarm is recorded in memory along with the time and date. Alarm Settings Alarm Alarm Log Logged at Jan X 10:57P Humidity Bad % Outside RH sensor defective RH sensor 2 defective 2. the arrow keys to select an alarm. The date and time at which the selected alarm condition occurred are displayed at the top of the screen. Refer to section to clear the alarm log. Night / Day begin at This function allows disabling mist units during night. Define the time range over which mist units are disabled. *Accessible if the mist night deactivation option is enabled (sec ). EXPERT TRI-STAR rev.06 37

38 12.2. Alarm Conditions This section describes how the alarms are set off. Refer to the table on the right to see the different possible alarm conditions. Alarm Conditions Low temperature alarm High temperature alarm Relay communication Sensor #x defective Outside sensor defective Potentiometer defective Inside relative humidity (RH) sensor defective Outside relative humidity (RH) sensor defective Water Spill Outside Temperature Influence mon Alarms: The influence of the outside temperature avoids false alarms due to warm weather. When the outside temperature is greater than the room setpoint, the outside temperature becomes the reference point (instead of using the setpoint as a the reference). This means an alarm is set off when the room temperature reaches Outside Temperature + High Alarm Offset (the offset being the difference between the high alarm temperature setting and the setpoint). The graph below illustrates this situation. Outside T Compensation on High T Alarms Room T Alarm Settings Alarm Alarm Settings Alarm settings Temperature alarms Low offset T 10.0 F High offset T 15.0 F Critical high 95.0 F Water spill Spill limit Spill interval Clear alarm log? 30 gal 15 min No Another alarm situation occurs in case of a power failure. In this case, the alarm relay is activated. When the alarm relay is activated, the normally open contact ( ) closes Temperature Alarms Room T Temperature Alarms Alarm Set Point Hi Offset Lo Offset Alarm Limit Outside Temp. Time Normal temperature range (no alarm) Alarm : temperature out of range Temperature Alarms Lo/ Hi Offsets Hi and low offsets are the number of degrees below and above the setpoint at which a temperature alarm is set off. The low alarm temperature can be adjusted from 20 F to 0.5 F (11.1 to 0.3 C) below the setpoint (Lo Offset). The high alarm temperature can be adjusted from 0.5 F to 20 F (0.3 to 11.1 C) above the setpoint (Hi Offset). Set Point Hi Offset Lo Offset Time Normal temperature range (no alarm) Alarm : temperature out of range High Temperature Alarms: A high temperature alarm is set off when the average room temperature exceeds the high temperature alarm limit (Set Point + Hi Offset). Low Temperature Alarms: A low temperature alarm is set off when the room temperature decreases below the low temperature alarm limit (Set Point - Lo Offset). Critical Temperature: The critical temperature is the absolute maximum temperature that is allowed in the room Water Spill Alarms A water spill alarm is set off when the water consumption exceeds the allowable limit over a user-defined time frame. Critical Temperature The critical temperature is the absolute maximum temperature that is allowed in the room. Water Spill Alarms Spill Limit & Interval The water consumption must not exceed the spill limit over the spill interval. Whenever the water consumption exceeds this limit, a water spill limit is set off for 15 minutes. Clear alarm log? Select Yes to clear the alarm log. The Yes answer automatically returns to No ; the alarm log is then cleared. 38 EXPERT TRI-STAR rev.06

39 13. MONITORING FUNC- TIONS Current Conditions The current condition menus give a quick view of the actual conditions in the barn. Heating Natural Tunnel Other Alarm History Manual Install Current conditions Inside average T 70.0 F Set point (Edit) 70.6 F Set point (TIV) 70.6 F Outside T 59.0 F Inside average RH 50 % Outside RH 80 % Wind speed 15 kmh Wind direction North Sensing rain No Ventilation Natural Heating stages xxxxxxxx TIV temperature 70.4 F Panel drying cycle is active Stir fans are OFF due to wind History History menus give a daily record of all probe readings. These pieces of information are logged in history menus at midnight. History Select the desired type of history All Inputs Select All inputs to see the current reading of all sensors at a glance. T Sensors: Average Room T The daily minimum and maximum readings of the average room temperature are displayed for the past 75 days. Inside T The daily minimum and maximum temperature readings of each individual temperature sensor are displayed for the past 7 days. Water Consumption The daily water consumption is displayed for the past 75 days. The total amount of water that has been consumed since the last history reset (or since the last 75 days, whichever is shorter) is also displayed. *Accessible if a water meter is enabled (sec. 4.5). Heater Run Time Select the desired heating output. The daily run time of the selected output is displayed for the past 75 days. The total run time is also displayed at the top of the screen. *Accessible if heaters are enabled (sec. 4.5) Clearing the Histories Follow this procedure to reset all histories at once: History Select the desired type of history The current conditions (inputs and output) are shown on screen. the arrow keys to scroll the display. Outside Temperature The daily minimum and maximum readings of the outside temperature sensor are displayed for the past 7 days. *Accessible if an outside temperature sensor is enabled (sec. 4.5). All inputs T Sensors R.Humidity History Clear all history? No Relative Humidity The daily minimum and maximum inside humidity readings are displayed for the past 7 days. If two humidity sensors are used, it is possible to display the history separately for each sensor: use the adjustment buttons to select the desired humidity sensor.*accessible if humidity sensors are enabled (sec. 4.5). Panels Chimneys Heaters Water Panels the adjustment buttons to select the desired panel. The daily minimum and maximum openings of the selected panel are displayed for the past 7 days. *Accessible if panels are enabled (sec. 4.5). 2. To reset all histories, answer Yes to the Clear all history question. The Yes answer is validated and returns to No. All histories are now erased. Chimneys the adjustment buttons to select the desired chimney. The daily minimum and maximum openings of the selected chimney are displayed for the past 7 days. *Accessible if chimneys are enabled (sec. 4.5). EXPERT TRI-STAR rev.06 39

40 14. MANUAL MODE 15. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS The manual mode allows deactivating the automatic control of the chimneys and/or panels. This way, you can manually position the chimneys or panels using the manual opening and closing switches without causing any opening alarms. Manual 2. Select Manu to enable the manual mode on an output; select Auto. to return to the automatic control mode. Type... EXPERT TRI-STAR Main supply fuse F1... 4A, slow-blow Mains supply/frequency V, 50/60Hz 0-10V outputs Vdc, 30mA source max. Precision on 0-10V outputs... ±1 % 14Vdc output Vdc ±10%, regulated, 250mA max. Alarm contact... 10mA to 2A, 24 Vac or dc max. Manual bypass Panel 1 Auto. Panel 2 Auto. Panel 3 Auto. Panel 4 Auto. Chimney 1 Auto. Chimney 2 Auto. Chimney 3 Auto. Chimney 4 Auto. Housing... ABS, moisture and dust-tight Operating temperature to 104 F (0 to 40 C) Storage temperature... 5 to 122 F (-15 to 50 C) Ambient relative humidity... max. 95% Pot + output V, 20mA max. Potentiometer inputs K pot., linear RH input mA Outside RH input VDC Rain Sensor... Dry contact Wind direction sensor... 10K Potentiometer Wind speed sensor... Square wave from open collector transistor Temperature inputs F (25 C), NTC Relays Dry contact, 10A resistive, 120VAC (1/4HP) / 240VAC (1/2HP) Tungsten (Light Bulb): 8.3A max at 120VAC 40 EXPERT TRI-STAR rev.06

41 16. MEMORY CARD Principle of Operation The memory card allows you to upgrade the firmware or software of your controller without loosing your parameter settings (firmware and/or software upgrade). The card can also be used to make a backup of your controller settings or to copy these settings on another controller of the same type. The switch at the bottom of the card is used to lock or to unlock the card ( = locked, = unlocked). Turn off power each time you open the controller s enclosure. This prevents accidental exposure to areas of high voltage. 5. Select the desired transfer menu: Read settings from memory card Write settings into memory card * * Make sure the card is not write protected. Exit Memory card Menu Read settings from memory card Write settings into memory card 6. When the transfer is completed, press the Exit menu selector and then remove the memory card from the connector. 7. Lock the card s switch if required. Memory Card Card Switch Remove the memory card from the connector when the transfer is over! Connector Cover Front Panel 1. Turn off power to the controller. 2. Unscrew the screws located on the controller s front panel then open the panel. 3. Insert the memory card in the connector located on the electronic board located on the back of the front panel (see illustration). 4. Close the front panel then simultaneously press the right- and left-arrow keys for 3 seconds to display the transfer menu. TRANSFER ERROR The controller will not warn you if the transfer is incorrect. Respect the following rules to make sure the transfer works properly: 1. Make sure the card switch is at the unlocked position before transferring a configuration on the card. 2. Make sure the card is properly inserted in the connector. 3. Do not move or hold the card while a transfer is ongoing. 4. Make sure a valid configuration file is saved on the card. If the problem persists, the card or the connector may be defective. Contact your dealer. EXPERT TRI-STAR rev.06 41

42 17. WORK SHEETS CLIENT Name: Address: City: Tel.: Fax: INSTALLER Name: Address: City: Tel.: Fax: 42 EXPERT TRI-STAR rev.06

43 17.1. Relay Assignment Templates Internal Relays Output Relay Module Heater 8 Heater 7 Heater 6 Heater 5 Heater 4 Heater 3 Heater 2 Heater 1 Panel 1 OPN Panel 1 CLO Panel 2 OPN Panel 2 CLO Panel 3 OPN Panel 3 CLO Panel 4 OPN Panel 4 CLO Panel 5 OPN Panel 5 CLO Panel 6 OPN Panel 6 CLO Panel 7 OPN Panel 7 CLO Panel 8 OPN Panel 8 CLO Chimney 1 OPN Chimney 1 CLO Chimney 2 OPN Chimney 2 CLO Chimney 3 OPN Chimney 3 CLO Chimney 4 OPN Chimney 4 CLO Tunnel Fan 1 Tunnel Fan 2 Tunnel Fan 3 Tunnel Fan 4 Stir Fan 1 (On/Off) Stir Fan 2 (On/Off) Stir Fan 3 (On/Off) Stir Fan 4 (On/Off) Mist Time Clock 1 Time Clock 2 INTERNAL RELAYS Heater 8 Heater 7 Heater 6 Heater 5 Heater 4 Heater 3 Heater 2 Heater 1 Panel 1 OPN Panel 1 CLO Panel 2 OPN Panel 2 CLO Panel 3 OPN Panel 3 CLO Panel 4 OPN Panel 4 CLO Panel 5 OPN Panel 5 CLO Panel 6 OPN Panel 6 CLO Panel 7 OPN Panel 7 CLO Panel 8 OPN Panel 8 CLO Chimney 1 OPN Chimney 1 CLO Chimney 2 OPN Chimney 2 CLO Chimney 3 OPN Chimney 3 CLO Chimney 4 OPN Chimney 4 CLO Tunnel Fan 1 Tunnel Fan 2 Tunnel Fan 3 Tunnel Fan 4 Stir Fan 1 (On/Off) Stir Fan 2 (On/Off) Stir Fan 3 (On/Off) Stir Fan 4 (On/Off) Mist Time Clock 1 Time Clock 2 RELAYS 1-32 (RELAY PANEL) EXPERT TRI-STAR rev.06 43

44 Output Relay Modules Corresponds to relay: Heater 8 Heater 7 Heater 6 Heater 5 Heater 4 Heater 3 Heater 2 Heater 1 Panel 1 OPN Panel 1 CLO Panel 2 OPN Panel 2 CLO Panel 3 OPN Panel 3 CLO Panel 4 OPN Panel 4 CLO Panel 5 OPN Panel 5 CLO Panel 6 OPN Panel 6 CLO Panel 7 OPN Panel 7 CLO Panel 8 OPN Panel 8 CLO Chimney 1 OPN Chimney 1 CLO Chimney 2 OPN Chimney 2 CLO Chimney 3 OPN Chimney 3 CLO Chimney 4 OPN Chimney 4 CLO Tunnel Fan 1 Tunnel Fan 2 Tunnel Fan 3 Tunnel Fan 4 Stir Fan 1 (On/Off) Stir Fan 2 (On/Off) Stir Fan 3 (On/Off) Stir Fan 4 (On/Off) Mist Time Clock 1 Time Clock 2 RELAYS 1-16 (RELAY PANEL #1) RELAYS 1-16 (RELAY PANEL #2) EXPERT TRI-STAR rev.06

45 Output Relay Modules RELAYS 1-8 (RELAY MODULE #1) RELAYS 1-8 (RELAY MODULE #2) RELAYS 1-8 (RELAY MODULE #3) RELAYS 1-8 (RELAY MODULE #4) Corresponds to relay: Heater 8 Heater 7 Heater 6 Heater 5 Heater 4 Heater 3 Heater 2 Heater 1 Panel 1 OPN Panel 1 CLO Panel 2 OPN Panel 2 CLO Panel 3 OPN Panel 3 CLO Panel 4 OPN Panel 4 CLO Panel 5 OPN Panel 5 CLO Panel 6 OPN Panel 6 CLO Panel 7 OPN Panel 7 CLO Panel 8 OPN Panel 8 CLO Chimney 1 OPN Chimney 1 CLO Chimney 2 OPN Chimney 2 CLO Chimney 3 OPN Chimney 3 CLO Chimney 4 OPN Chimney 4 CLO Tunnel Fan 1 Tunnel Fan 2 Tunnel Fan 3 Tunnel Fan 4 Stir Fan 1 (On/Off) Stir Fan 2 (On/Off) Stir Fan 3 (On/Off) Stir Fan 4 (On/Off) Mist Time Clock 1 Time Clock EXPERT TRI-STAR rev.06 45

46 Actuator Modules Sensor Assignment Worksheet Corresponds to relay: Heater 8 Heater 7 Heater 6 Heater 5 Heater 4 Heater 3 Heater 2 Heater 1 Panel 1 OPN Panel 1 CLO Panel 2 OPN Panel 2 CLO Panel 3 OPN Panel 3 CLO Panel 4 OPN Panel 4 CLO Panel 5 OPN Panel 5 CLO Panel 6 OPN Panel 6 CLO Panel 7 OPN Panel 7 CLO Panel 8 OPN Panel 8 CLO Chimney 1 OPN Chimney 1 CLO Chimney 2 OPN Chimney 2 CLO Chimney 3 OPN Chimney 3 CLO Chimney 4 OPN Chimney 4 CLO Tunnel Fan 1 Tunnel Fan 2 Tunnel Fan 3 Tunnel Fan 4 Stir Fan 1 (On/Off) Stir Fan 2 (On/Off) Stir Fan 3 (On/Off) Stir Fan 4 (On/Off) Mist Time Clock 1 Time Clock 2 RELAYS 1-8 (ACTUATOR MODULE #1) RELAYS 1-8 (ACTUATOR MODULE #2) Heater 8 Heater 7 Heater 6 Heater 5 Heater 4 Heater 3 Heater 2 Heater 1 Panel 1 Panel 2 Panel 3 Panel 4 Panel 5 Panel 6 Panel 7 Panel 8 Chimney 1 Chimney 2 Chimney 3 Chimney 4 Average Temp. Tunnel Fan 1 Tunnel Fan 2 Tunnel Fan 3 Tunnel Fan 4 Stir Fan 1 (On/Off) Stir Fan 2 (On/Off) Stir Fan 3 (On/Off) Stir Fan 4 (On/Off) Mist Time Clock 1 Time Clock 2 SENSOR ASSIGNMENT Internal Inputs Actuat. Mod1 Actuat. Mod EXPERT TRI-STAR rev.06

47 17.3. Input & Output Selection Template Parameter Range Your setting AUXILIARY MODULES 4-Actuator Modules Output Modules Output Modules Output Modules 0-4 STAGE OUTPUTS Heating 0-8 Panel 0-8 Chimney 0-4 Tunnel 0-4 Stir Fan 0-4 Variable Stir Fan 0-2 Mist Yes / No Time Clock 0-2 Clock Program 1-12 INPUTS Inside T 1-16 Outside T Yes / No Inside average RH 0-2 Outside RH Yes / No Wind speed Yes / No Wind direction Yes / No Rain sensor Yes / No Water meter Yes / No Manual tunnel door switch Yes / No Switch contact N-O / N-C EXPERT TRI-STAR rev.06 47

48 18. INDEX A Actuator modules Enabling actuator modules 10 Principle of operation 10 Actuators see Chimneys or Panels Alarms Alarm conditions 38 Alarm log 37 Critical temperature alarms 38 Temperature alarms 38 Water spill alarm 38 Anemometer see Wind speed Assignment Relay assignment 15 Sensor assignment 19 Auto-reset see Chimneys or Panels Auxiliary modules see Actuator modules or Relay panels B Backup Making a backup of the controller 41 Buttons 7 C Calibration Chimney & panel actuators 20 Humidity sensor calibration 20 Temperature sensors 20 Water meter calibration 20 Celsius units 9 Chimneys Activation 10 Calibrating the actuator 20 Chimney settings Installation settings 11 Main settings 22 Chimneys in tunnel ventilation Principle of operation 31 Settings 32 Connection see Actuator modules History 39 Manual control 40 Potentiometer activation 11 Principle of operation 22 Relative humidity compensation Activation 12 Principle of operation 23 Security opening 22 Sensor assignment 19 Timer-based chimneys Activation 11 Auto-reset the actuator s position 11 Clock Setting the time and date 9 Time format (AM/PM / 24hours) 9 Clock outputs Activation 10 Operation & settings 37 Setting the # of programs 10 Compensation Humidity comp. see Relative humidity Rain & wind compensation Principle of operation 27 Settings 28 Connections 6 Contrast (LCD screen) 7 Controller Features 5 Location of the controls 7 Mounting instructions 6 Program version 21 Technical specifications 40 Cooling Mist output see Mist Current conditions 39 D Date 9 De-icing the panels Activation 13 Operation & settings 25 Display Red LED display Location 7 Door see Tunnel door Drying see Panels, drying E Electrical specifications 40 F Fahrenheit units 9 Fans Fan wear out see Tunnel fan stages Stir fans see Stir fans G Gallons 9 H Heaters Activation 10 Current status 39 Operation & Settings Run times 39 Sensor assignment 19 History 39 Reset all histories 39 House temperature see Temperature Humidity see Relative humidity I Inputs List of available inputs 5 L LCD screen Contrast adjustment 7 Location 7 LEDs LED display Location 7 Liters 9 Logs see also History Alarm log 37 M button 7 Manual mode 40 Measuring units 9 Memory card Transfer process 41 Menu selectors 7 Mist Activation 10 Mist settings Installation settings 14 Main settings 36 Principle of operation 36 Modules see Actuator module or Relay panel Mounting instructions 6 N Natural ventilation Current status 39 Principle of operation 22 O Outputs List of available outputs 5 Outside RH see Rel. Humidity (RH) Outside T see Temperature P Panels Activation 10 Calibrating the actuator 20 Connection see Actuator modules De-icing panels Activation 13 Operation and settings 25 Drying Activation 13 Settings 25 History 39 Manual control 40 Panel settings Installation settings 12 Main settings 25 Panels in tunnel ventilation Principle of operation 31 Settings 32 Potentiometer activation 12 Principle of operation 24 Rain & wind compensation Principle of operation 27 Settings 28 RH compensation Activation 13 Operation & settings 29 Security opening 30 Sensor assignment 19 Setting the panel direction 28 Timer-based panels Activation 12 Auto-reset the actuator s position 12 Parameter adjustment 8 Password Entering/changing the password 9 Potentiometer see Chimney or Panels Probe Connection 7 Extension 7 Program version (controller s) 21 R Rain sensor Activation 11 Current status (rain / no rain sensing) 39 Rain compensation 29 Relative humidity (RH) RH compensation with chimneys Activation 12 Settings 23 RH Compensation with mist units Settings 14 RH compensation with panels Activation 13 Settings 29 RH sensor Activation 11 Calibration 20 Current reading 39 History 39 RH set point 48 EXPERT TRI-STAR rev.06

49 To start RH Comp. with chimneys 23 To start RH Comp. with panels 29 To stop mist units 37 Relays Relay assignment 15 Relay panels Enable relay panels 10 Principle of operation 10 Relay assignment 15 Room temp. see Temperature S Screens (LED & LCD) 7 Seasons Sesaonal temperatures 30 Using seasonal settings 12 Security opening Chimneys security opening 22 Panels security opening 30 Sensors Activation 11 Assignment Make the assignment 19 Calibration 20 Set points RH set point see Relative Humidity Temperature set point 21, 39 TIV set point 21, 39 Sidewall panels see Panels Simulation see Test mode Stir fans Activating stir fan outputs 10 Stir fan settings Installation settings 13 d in cold T conditions Activating this function 13 Settings 35 d to reduce T differences in the room Activating this function 13 Settings 36 Variable stir fans Activation 10 Summer see Seasons T Technical specifications 40 Temperature Average room temperature Current average T 39 History 39 Sensor assignment 19 Critical temperature 38 Outside temperature Current outside temperature reading 39 Enabling the outside temperature sensor 11 History 39 Outside influence on T alarms 38 Temperature alarms Principle of operation 38 Settings 38 Temperature sensors History 39 Sensor assignment 19 Temperature set points Current set point 39 Operation & settings 21 Temperature simulation 21 Temperature units 9 Test mode 21 Time Setting the time and date 9 Time clocks see Clock outputs Time format 9 TIV Activation and settings 14 TIV set point 21, 39 Transfer error 41 Tunnel door Doors switch Activation 11 Max stage when door is closed 13 Principle of operation 31 Tunnel fan stages Activation 10 Close chimneys in tun. ventilation 12 Current stage status 39 Fan wear out Activation 13 Selecting # of fans 32 Principle of operation 31 Sensor assignment 19 Settings Installation settings 13 Main settings 31 Stage 1 stop delay 13 U Units 9 V Values see Parameters Variable stir fans see Stir fans Ventilation Current type of ventilation (tunnel / natural) 39 Version 21 W Water meter Activation 11 Calibration 20 Consumption history 39 Measuring units 9 Water spill Alarm settings 38 Principle of operation 38 Weather see Temperature Wind Wind direction Current direction 39 Sensor activation 11 Wind speed Current speed 39 Sensor activation 11 Speed measurement units 9 Wind compensation on the panels Principle of operation 27 Settings 28 Wind compensation on the stir fans 34 Winter see Seasons Wiring 6 Worksheets 42 EXPERT TRI-STAR rev.06 49

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