Dohse Aquaristik GmbH & Co. KG www.dupla.com Using instructiontion T-Control Pro Item no. 80696 Status: 03/2013 Dohse Aquaristik GmbH & Co. KG www.dohse-aquaristik.com
Table of contents 1. Introduction............................................. 3 1.1 Control unit and connection strips 3 1.2 Display 4 1.3 Safety instructions 4 1.4 Assembly advice 4 2. Description of the basic functions................................ 5 2.1 Function monitoring of external devices 5 2.2 Safety shutdown during programming 5 2.3 Overwrite function 5 2.4 Safeguard function 5 2.5 Interval reset 5 2.6 Return function 5 2.7 Memory function 5 2.8 Malfunction display 5 3. Description of programmable functions.............................. 6 3.1 Clock programming 6 3.1.1 Setting the current time 6 3.2 Temperature 1 programming (slot 1) 6 3.2.1 Choice of HEAT / COOL 6 3.2.2 Setting the temperature 1 value 6 3.2.3 Alarm setting temperature 1 6 3.2.4 Deactivation/activation of the audible temperature 1 alarm 6 3.3 Temperature 2 programming (slot 2) 6 3.3.1 Choice of HEAT / COOL 7 3.3.2 Setting the temperature 2 value 7 3.3.3 Alarm setting temperature 2 7 3.3.4 Deactivation/activation of the audible temperature 2 alarm 7 3.4 Timer programming 7 3.4.1 Setting the timer control mode 7 3.4.2 Programming turn-on and turn-off times 7 3.4.3 Programming interval control 7 3.5 Manual activation/deactivation 7 3.6 Display light 7 3.7 Calibration of the temperature sensors 7 4. Quick start guide to programming................................. 8 5. Programming instructions..................................... 9 5.1 Clock programming 9 5.1.1 Time setting 9 5.2 Temperature 1 programming (slot1) 10 5.2.1 Choice of HEAT / COOL 10 5.2.2 Setting the temperature 1 control mode 10 5.2.3 Setting the temperature 1 value 10 5.2.4 Alarm setting temperature 1 11 5.2.5 Deactivation/activation of the audible temperature 1 alarm 12 5.3 Temperature 2 programming (slot 2) 12 5.4 Timer programming 13 5.4.1 Setting the timer control mode 13 5.4.2 Programming turn-on and turn-off times 14 5.4.3 Programming interval control 15 5.5 Manual activation/deactivation 16 5.6 Display light 16 5.7 Calibration of the temperature sensors 17 6. Reset to factory presetting.....................................18 7. Parameters of the factory presetting...............................18 8. Sources of faults..........................................18 9. Technical specifications.......................................19 10. EC declaration of conformity....................................19 2
1. Introduction 1.1 Control unit and connection strip Connection strip LED Slot 1 for control of temperature 1 (water heating/cooler) Slot 2 for control of temperature 2 (fl oor heating/cooler) / timer Connecting cable Fastening rail Set of screws for fastening rail Cable tie Suction element for fi xing the sensor Control unit Temperature sensor 1 Temperature sensor 2 2 x 3
1.2 Display = Displaying measured Temp 1 = Displaying measured Temp 2 or Time = Displaying set Temp 1 = Displaying set Temp 2 or Time = Displaying current time = Temperature 1 (slot 1) = Temperature 2 (slot 2, alternative to Time) = Timer (slot 2, alternative to Temp 2) = Set values = Symbol for heating mode = Symbol for cooling mode = Symbol for alert (flashes in combination with C symbol in case of temperature alert) = Symbol for calibration (flashes in combination with Temp 1 or Temp 2 when calibrating the temperatur sensor 1 or 2) 1.3 Safety instructions The Dupla T-Control Pro is designed exclusively for use in enclosed rooms. All electronic components of the device must only be operated free of defects. Should the mains supply be damaged, please please return it to your dealer to be repaired. Continued operation of the device may cause fatal injury from electric shock. Ensure that the control unit and connection strip do not come into contact with water. Technical products must only be operated as supplied. Electronic components must not be modified in any way, and the leads must not be shortened. Covers or housings must not be opened. If the product is damaged cease useage or shut down immediatly by pulling the mains plug. 1.4 Assembly advice Control units The reverse side of the control unit has recesses that are used to lock the fastening rail which is fixed to the wall or the aquarium cabinet with the screw set. The cable to the control unit has a USB connector so that holes of control 4
unit dimensions do not need to be sawn out of the terrarium cabinet. The USB connector is not designed for a computer connection. The control unit has a 2 metre cable which permits installation outside the aquarium cabinet as well as an unobstructed view of all values and status modes. Connection strips The connection strip should be screwed to the back or side panel inside the aquarium cabinet to ensure that there is no contact with the unit in the event of water leakage. Temperature sensors The Dupla T-Control Pro system is equipped with two independent temperature sensors. You can control water and substrate temperature within one aquarium. Alternatively you can control water temperature in two different aquaria. Position the sensors at a suitable distance away from any sources of heat to avoid incorrect measurement and control values. The temperature sensors are connected to the control unit with USB plugs for easy replacement in the event of malfunction. 2. Description of the basic functions 2.1 Function monitoring of external devices The housing is fitted with LEDs. In operating mode this indicates the active control of the external device. 2.2 Safety shutdown during programming When entering into the programming mode, both slots are deactivated for safety reasons. 2.3 Overwrite function On slot 2 either temperature 2 control or time control can be selected. Any previously entered temperature 2 values are deleted by the timer settings and vice versa. 2.4 Safeguard function To protect electronic components, a delay of 60 seconds is set between 2 switching states before the respective slot becomes active again. 2.5 Interval reset Irrespective of the time of day, all programmed intervals start when the device is switched on or the menu is quit. 2.6 Return function The Dupla T-Control Pro automatically returns to the operating mode if no button has been pressed for a period of 90 seconds while in the programming mode. 2.7 Memory function To safeguard against loss of data in the event of a power failure, the Dupla T-Control Pro stores the set values for temperature and time periods. The unit will continue to calculate the time for up to five hours after such an event, so the clock does not need to be reset after brief power failures. 2.8 Malfunction display A not connected temperature sensor, a sensor fault or short circuit of the temperature sensor or programming error in the time settings will be indicated as an error, see item 8 of this instruction. For safety reasons in such an event the slots will be deactivated, for example to to prevent overheating of the aquarium. Despite this safety measure, it is still advisable to only use submersion tube heaters with integrated thermostat and safety cut-out function. 5
3. Programmable functions Slot 1 can be programmed for temperature control. Slot 2 can be programmed for (second) temperature control or timer switch. This allows six different combinations of using the Dupla T-Control Pro. water heating + substrate heating (slot 1: Temp 1 HEAT / slot 2: Temp 2 HEAT) water heating + water cooling (slot 1: Temp 1 HEAT / slot 2: Temp 2 COOL) water heating + timer switch (slot 1: Temp 1 HEAT / slot 2: Time) water cooling + water cooling (slot 1: Temp 1 COOL / slot 2: Temp 2 COOL) water cooling + water heating (slot 1: Temp 1 COOL / slot 2: Temp 2 HEAT) water cooling + timer switch (slot 1: Temp 1 COOL / slot 2: Time ) In programming mode, the functions can be configured in the following sequence. 3.1 Clock programming 3.1.1 Setting the current time The factory presets the time at. The time setting however is not cleared during a resetting procedure. 3.2 Temperature 1programming (slot 1) Advice: Temperature 1 on slot 1 (temperature sensor, page 3) is intended as a water heating control. Alternatively it can be used as water cooling control. 3.2.1 Choice of HEAT / COOL A convenient inversion function makes it possible to switch from HEAT to COOL. This permits connection to an external cooling device instead of a heater to counteract any increase in temperature. 3.2.2 Setting the temperature 1 value The temperature is regulated to a precision of 0.1 C. The temperature can be set within the range of 10 C 40 C. It is possible to programme two turn-on/turn-off times to simulate the drop in temperature at night. The Dupla T-Control Pro has an automatic sorting function which will re-arrange the time periods into the correct sequential order when exiting programming mode. 3.2.3 Alarm setting temperature 1 A visual alarm indicated by flashing if the temperature exceeds or drops below the programmed desired temperature 1 values. The factory setting is 0.0 (no alarm). An alarm window between +/- 0.1 C and 10 C can be set. Example: Temperature 24 C, alarm window +/- 4 C means that an alarm is triggered below 20 C and above 28 C. 3.2.4 Deactivation/activation of the audible temperature 1 alarm The audible alarm can be switched or. The factory setting is, as otherwise an alarm could be triggered immediately when the system is first put into service when the sensor is located outside the aquarium, where the temperature may be either too high or too low. 3.3 Temperature 2 programming (slot 2) Advice: Temperature 2 on slot 2 (temperature sensor, page 3) is intended as a substrate heating control. Alternatively it can be used as a water cooling control. In addition it can be used as a water heating or cooling control for a second aquarium. 6
3.3.1 Choice of HEAT / COOL A convenient inversion function makes it possible to switch from HEAT to COOL. This permits connection to an external cooling device instead of a heater to counteract any increase in temperature. 3.3.2 Setting the temperature 2 value The temperature is regulated to a precision of 0.1 C. The temperature can be set to a 10 C 40 C range. It is possible to programme two turn-on/turn-off times to simulate the drop in temperature at night. The Dupla T-Control Pro has an automatic sorting function which will re-arrange the time periods into the correct sequential order when exiting the programming mode. 3.3.3 Alarm setting temperature 2 A visual alarm indicated by flashing if the temperature exceeds or drops below the programmed desired temperature 2 values. The factory setting is 0.0 (no alarm). An alarm window between +/- 0.1 C and 10 C can be set. Example: Temperature 25 C, alarm window +/- 3 C means that an alarm is triggered below 22 C and above 28 C. 3.3.4 Deactivation/activation of the audible temperature 2 alarm The audible alarm can be switched or. The factory setting is, as otherwise an alarm could be triggered immediately when the system is first put into service when the sensor is located outside the aquarium, where the temperature may be either too high or too low. 3.4 Timer programming 3.4.1 Setting the timer control mode In addition to the first slot temperature regulation, the second slot can be used for second temperature regulation or alternatively to control external devices via a timer. Selection is between (external device at slot 2 is permanently activated), (automatic modus) and (interval mode). 3.4.2 Programme turn-on and turn-off times If the Automatic Mode is selected up to 8 turn-on/turn-off times can be programmed. (The Dupla T-Control Pro has an automatic sorting function which will re-arrange the time periods into the correct sequential order when exiting programming mode.) 3.4.3 Programme interval control If the Interval mode is selected external devices are switched on for a minimum of 1 second (maximum 23 hrs., 59 min. and 59 sec.) and switched off for a minimum of 30 minutes (maximum 96 hrs. and 59 min.). 3.5 Manual activation/deactivation Both slots can be turned on and off manually by combination of buttons to be pressed. 3.6 Display light Factory presetting is an automatic adaptation of the display light. After pressing any button the display light is switched on. When no button has been pressed for 120 seconds, the display light is automatically dimmed down. It is possible to change from automatic light dimming to full illumination of the display. 3.7 Calibration of the temperature sensors The two temperature sensors have a tolerance of +/- 0.5 C. To compensate any possible deviation between the measurments of the two sensors, or to set the values corresponding to a reference meter, a calibration is possible. 7
4. Quick start guide to programming Audible acknowledgment: Press a button briefly, i.e. a tap = short sound. Hold a button down, i.e. for 3 seconds = long sound. Switching to programming mode: A) Pressing the button enters the main programming menu. Moving within the main [sub] menu structure: B) With the or buttons you can scroll through the menu items. Short pressing of acknowledges the selection which sub menu item to access. As well in the sub menu structure you can scroll through the menu items with the or buttons and you acknowledge a selection by short pressing of. T-Control Pro Main Menu Clock programming (5.1) Time setting (5.1.1) Slot 1 programming: Temperature 1 (5.2) Choice of HEAT / COOL (5.2.1) Setting the temperature 1 control mode: (5.2.2) Alarm setting temperature 1 (5.2.4) (De-)activation of the audible temperature 1 alarm (5.2.5) Temperature 2 programming (5.3) Choice of HEAT / COOL (5.2.1) Setting the temperature 2 control mode (5.2.2) Alarm setting temperature 2 (5.2.4 (De-)activation of the audible temperature 2 alarm (5.2.5) Slot 2 programming: Temperature 2 or Timer Timer programming (5.4) Setting the timer control mode (5.4.1) (Either up to 8 ON / OFF times or interval or permanent ON) Programming interval control (5.4.3) Programming turn-on and turn-off times (5.4.2) Modifying programming: C) Pressing enables the modification of programmed values, the changeable value flashes. D) Increase or decrease required values with the or button. E) Acknowledge by activating the button. Quitting the submenu structure: F) By holding down the button for 3 seconds you switch from a lower to a higher menu level. Quitting the programming mode: Cancelation of programming: 8 G) After 90 seconds of inactivity you automatically access the operational mode. From the main level you can access the operational mode as well by holding down the button for 3 seconds. All changed values will be saved. By pressing the and button simultaneously it is possible to quit the programming mode at any time without saving.
5. Programming instructions To start the programming mode press the button Please note: To exit programming mode from the main level and saving the changed values, press and hold the button for 3 seconds or do not press any buttons for 90 seconds. Also to switch from the sub to main level hold the button for 3 seconds By pressing the and button simultaneously it is possible to quit the programming mode at any time without saving 5.1 Clock programming 5.1.1 Time setting Entering the programming mode, the clock symbol fl ashes Press the button, the hours digits fl ashes Use the or button to set the hours between 0 and 23 Press the button, the minutes digits fl ashes Use the or button to set the minutes between 0 and 59 Press the button, the seconds digits fl ashes Use the or button to set the seconds between 0 and 59 Acknowledge with the button When fi nished will fl ash again Scroll to the next menu item Temp 1 (and proceed from 5 2), Temp 2 (and proceed from 5 3) or Time (and proceed from 5 4) with the button, then press the button Please note: Once the clock has been set at least once, you can use the or buttons to directly access the settings Temp 1, Temp 2 or Time in the main menu structure. Please note: The Dupla T-Control Pro does not automatically switch between summer time and winter time. This change must be entered manually. 9
5.2 Temperature 1 programming (slot 1) 5.2.1 Choice of HEAT / COOL After confirming Temp 1, flashes. Confirm with to select HEAT operating mode ( : control of connected heaters) or use or to select the COOL operating mode ( : control of connected cooling devices) and then confirm with. 5.2.2 Setting the temperature 1 control mode When SET flashes press for temperature setting and proceed from 5.2.3 or scroll with the button to set the alarm and proceed from 5.2.4 or (de)activate acoustic alarm ( ) and proceed from 5.2.5. 5.2.3 Setting the temperature 1 value After confirming SET, is flashing. Press the button to programme position 1. ( can be selected using and ) When is flashing, the and buttons can be used to select (change) or (delete). If shall be selected, press the button to confirm, the hours will flash. Use the or button to set the hours between 0 and 23. Press the button, the minutes digits will flash. 10
Use the or button to set the minutes between 0 and 59. Press the button, or your last programmed value flashes. Use the or button to set the desired temperature value between 10 C and 40 C and acknowledge with button. When flashes, you can programme a night time in the same manner by briefly pressing the button. Otherwise or after finishing by a long press of the next the settings. button you leave this sublevel programming point and access Advice: It is not possible to enter turn-off times. The start time of is the end time of. If only is set, the programmed levels are maintained for 24 hour. It is advisable to programme two time periods to differentiate day values and night values. Please note: If the starting times for and are identical, an error appears on the display. 5.2.4 Alarm setting temperature 1 When flashes press for alarm setting or scroll with the button to (de)activate acoustic alarm and proceed from 5.2.5. After confirming with, will flash. Use the or button to set the +/- alarm between 0.1 C and 10 C. Press the button to confirm. Advice: means that no alarm is set. 11
5.2.5 Deactivation/activation of the audible temperature 1 alarm When flashes press. After confirming will flash. Use the or button to activate the alarm with or to deactivate it by selecting and acknowledge with. When SET flashes again, press and hold for 3 seconds to leave the programming sublevel. When Temp 1 flashes again, scroll with the button to the main menu item where Temp 2 flashes and proceed with 5.3 To set the alternative timer switch on slot 2, scroll with the button to the main menu item where Time flashes, press and proceed with 5.4. 5.3 Temperature 2 programming (slot 2) Please note: Temperature 2 is an alternative programming to time control for slot 2. When Temp 2 flashes, press and proceed with programming in the same way as in item 5.2 of this instruction to set the temperature 2 regulation. To set the alternative timer, press until Time flashes, then press and proceed with item 5.4 of this instruction. 12
5.4 Timer programming Please note: Time control is an alternative programming procedure to temperature 2 control for slot 2. 5.4.1 Setting the timer control mode Time flashes. To choose between the three control options press, (automatic mode) will flash in the display If you want to operate slot 2 with programmed turn-on and turn-off times, press when flashes. Proceed entering your settings as in item 5.4.2 of this instruction. If you want to operate slot 2 via interval control, press the button to select button. Proceed making your settings with item 5.4.3 of this instruction. and confirm by pressing the If you want to have slot 2 permanently activated, press the button to select and press and hold for 3 seconds. To finish programming, press and hold for 3 seconds again until the display returns to the operating mode. 13
5.4.2 Programming turn-on and turn-off times (timer 1) and flahes. To programme, press ( to can be selected using or ). When is displayed and is flashing, the or button can be used to select (change) or (delete). If is selected, press to confirm, the turn-on time hour digits will flash. Use the or button to set the hours between 0 and 23. Press, the turn-on time minute digits will flash. Use the or button to set the minutes between 0 and 59. Press, the turn-on time second digits will flash. Use the or button to set the seconds between 0 and 59. Next will be displayed and the hour digits of the turn-off time will flash. Use the or button to set the hours between 0 and 23. Press, the turn-off time minute digits will flash. Use the or button to set the minutes between 0 and 59. Press, the turn-off time second digits will flash. Use the or button to set the seconds between 0 and 59. If and flashes, you can programme further time periods in the same manner. Acknowledge with. If you do not wish to set further time periods, press and hold for 3 seconds to leave the programming sublevel. Alternatively when and are flashing, you can programme further time periods in the same manner. If Time flashes again, press for three seconds to finish programming and return to operating mode. Caution: A programming error in the timer settings (identical or overlaping starting times) is indicated by an output of. 14
5.4.3 Programming interval control After pressing while is flashing, and are displayed and the hour digits are flashing. To adjust the interval On time, use the or button to set the hours between 0 and 23. Press, the minutes digits will flash. Use the or button to set the minutes between 0 and 59. Press, the seconds will flash. Use the or button to set the seconds between 0 and 59. and are displayed and the hour digits flash. To adjust the interval time, use the or button to set the hours between 0 and 96. Please note: 24 means every day, 48 every two days, 72 every three days, 96 every four days. Press, the minutes will flash. Use the or button to set the minutes between 30 and 59*. Acknowledge with. If Time flashes again, press for three seconds to finish programming and return to the operating mode. * Settings between 0 and 59 are only possible with intervals of 1 hour or longer. For shorter intervals, a minimum of 30 minutes is preset by the manufacturer to protect electronic components. Please note: The first interval control is triggered immediately after the system returns to the operating mode. 15
5.5 Manual activation/deactivation To activate slot 1, hold then press. is displayed on the first line. Press these buttons a second time, slot 1 is deactivated. is displayed in the first line. If you press it a third time, the programme mode for slot 1 is reactivated. The display shows your set values again. To activate slot 2, hold, then press. is displayed on the second line. Press these buttons a second time, slot 2 is deactivated. is displayed on the second line. If you press it a third time, the programme mode for slot 2 is reactivated. The display shows your set values again. If slot 2 is time-controlled and not temperature controlled or on the second line together with on the third line is displayed, indicating permanent on- or off- switch. 5.6 Display light To change the automatic adaptation of the display light to full illumination, press and hold the button in operating mode and then press the button. When you hear a single beep, the display will remain permanently fulley illuminated. To set the display illumination in automatic mode (down dimming automatically after 120 seconds of inactivity) again, press the button again. Immediatly the illumination is dimmend down and the device beeps twice. 16
5.7. Calibration of the temperature sensors For highly precise measurements, as for example in the laboratory operation necessary, the tolerance of the temperature sensors of +/-0,5 C can be compensated by calibration. To do this press the and button simultaneously before you insert the mains plug in the wall socket. Before the device switches within 3 seconds in the operation mode, Temp 1 and CAL flash. To calibrate temperature sensor 1, press. To calibrate temperature sensor 2, first press the key until Temp 2 and CAL flash, then acknowledge with. When flashes, you can balance the possible deviation between the two temperature sensors of the Dupla T-Control Pro or corresponding to an external reference meter with the or key in steps of 0.1 C within the limits from - 5 C to + 5 C. Acknowledge your selected temperature with and hold for three seconds.. To leave the calibration menue and access operating mode press Advice: The calibration of the temperature sensores is not changed if the unit is resetted. 17
6. Reset to factory presetting Should your Dupla T-Control Pro not function correctly, please perform a reset: 1. Unplug from the mains. 2. Plug the mains plug back in while keeping the button pressed down. 3. Release the button. Please note: All programmed settings, except those for the clock, will be lost. The Dupla T-Control Pro will regulate with factory s presettings. 7. Parameters of the factory presetting clock setting: 12:00:00 (at delivery) Temperature mode: Heating Temperature 1: 24 C Temperature 2: 25.5 C Audible temperature 1 alarm: Deactivated ( ) Visual temperature 1 alarm: Deactivated ( means no alarm) Audible temperature 2 alarm: Deactivated ( ) Visual temperature 2 alarm: Deactivated ( means no alarm) Timer mode: (means automatic ) 8. Sources of faults Error Possible causes Solution is displayed not connected temperatur sensor 1 or case of fault or short circuit connect temperatur sensor / return product is displayed not connected temperatur sensor 2 or case of fault or short circuit connect temperatur sensor / return product is displayed programming error in the temperature 1 settings on slot 1 Ensure that the programmed times do not overlap is displayed programming error in the temperature 2 / time settings on slot 2 Ensure that the programmed times do not overlap In the event of a warranty or repair issue, please return to the place of purchase. 18
9. Technical Specifications Operating voltage: Connected load for each slot: Total connected load of the connection strip: Connecting cable length: Cable control unit - control strip length: 230 V, 50 Hz Max. 2,000 W (ohmic load) Max. 3,000 W (ohmic load) 1.5 m 2 m Temperature display range: -9.9 99.9 C Temperature control range: 10.0 40.0 C Temperature alarm range: 0.1 10 C (0.0 means no alarm ) Temperature display accuracy: 0.1 C Temperature control accuracy: 0.1 C Temperature sensor tolerance: +/- 0.5 C (calibratable) Temperature sensor calibration range: +/- 5.0 C Sensor cable length: 3 m Timer mode (automatic) switching: Max. 8 On-/Off Timer mode (interval) switching on time: Minimum 1 sec. / maximum 23 hrs., 59 min. and 59 sec. Timer mode (interval) switching off time: Minimum 30 min. / maximum 96 hrs. and 59 Min. 10. EC Declaration of Conformity The manufacturer declares that the devices comply with the requirements of the relevant EMC and LVD standards and therefore conform with EC directives 2004/108/EC and 2006/95/EC. 19
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