Home

EXPERT VT110

1. AEE ON OFF output 24VDC 0 15A HOUSING sardine 54 plastic casing Operating 32 104 F 0 to 40 C StOrage temperature sesivincssacsacacaeetssaeseadiadeasmedeneaseeneatensane 5 to 122 F 15 to 50 C Ambient relative 222 2 2 2 2 iadan max 95 Pot OUTPUT tens a 3 0V 20 max Potentiometer INPUTS isis issccscncescccnidcascasedetantacsedendedeaneaseniaa 1 20K pot linear 4 20 4 20 2 2 1K 77 F 25 C Relays 11 nesi Dry contact 15 resistive Max Motor Load 1HP 120 VAC 2HP 240VAC Tungsten Light Bulb 8 3A max at 120VAC Variable outputs 1 2 icc cctnmacatwanniescadunametedecs taatanndaeetexweeieunney mot max 25OVAC Fuse ON Variable OUTPUTS 15 slow blow IZ The room temperature where the con troller is located must always remain between 32 F and 104 F 0 C and 40 C 34 EXPERT VT110 rev 15 EXPERT VT110 13 MEMORY CARD The memory card allows upgrading the firm w
2. 6 3 1 Location of the ControlSet 6 3 2 to Select amp Modify the Parameters 6 9 3 Status LEDS ibina tanned dens tae 6 4 INSTALLATION 7 4 1 Setting the Time amp Date 7 4 2 PAaSSWOLd 7 4 3 Measuring 7 4 4 LCD CoOmtrast in 7 4 5 Installation Setup 8 4 6 RH Compensation Setup 9 4 7 9 4 7 1 9 4 7 2 Water Meter 9 4 7 3 25252525566 9 4 7 3 1 Room Temperature Probes 9 4 7 3 2 5 10 4 7 3 3 S t 2 2 aidsin 10 4 7 4 Relay 222 10 4 7 4 1 Heater 2 22 2 10 4 7 4 2 Fan Stage Relay 10 4 7 4 3 Tunnel Curtain Relays 11 4 7 4 4 Mlet Relay Sia 11 4 7 4 5 Stir Fan 8
3. 11 4 7 4 6 Cooling Output Relays 4 7 4 7 Soaking Output Relays 4 7 4 8 Clock Output 4 7 4 9 Backup Relay BOX 11 4 7 5 Night Settings 4 7 6 Clean 4 7 7 Test 5 TEMPERATURE 13 5 1 13 5 2 13 6 VENTILATION amp COOLING 14 6 1 Minimum Ventilation 14 6 1 1 Min MIMO si 14 6 1 2 Mini Vent Fan 14 6 1 3 Min Vent Night Settings 15 6 1 4 Min Ventilation 2 2 42 15 6 2 Fan StaGeSis cccsipcccencepcedeuadeteddensremedapraaicedspand 16 6 2 1 Principle of 5 2 16 6 2 1 1 Operation of Fan Stages 16 6 2 1 2 Variable Speed 16 6 2 1 3 Outside Temperature Compensation 17 6 2 2 teased eenatecs sennie 6 2 2 1 Start Stop Temperatures 6 2 2 2 Seaso
4. 110 Temperature controller User s Manual Ventilation System SS SS SS 7 O 91 Ra oe VARIABLE EXPERT VT110 WARNINGS The warranty can be void if this product is used in a manner not specified by the manu facturer Every effort has been made to ensure that this manual is complete accurate and up to date The information contained in it is however subject to change without notice due to further developments 2 EXPERT 110 rev 15 EXPERT VT110 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION 4 1 1 Precautions 00 2 4 1 2 Symbols of the 4 1 3 Controller s Overview 4 1 4 Main 22 42 2 vies 5 2 MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS 5 2 1 Installing the Controller on the Wall 2 2 CONMECUONS cinpiecsr lt capessivecenessercccevedinentseantevadnes 2 2 1 WINO 2 2 2 2 Alarm Connection 2 2 3 Sensor 2 5 coves 2 2 4 0 Output 2 3 USER
5. 32 11 5 Other History Menus 1 1 3 32 11 6 Animal Age amp 33 12 TECHNICAL 34 13 MEMORY CARD sirisser auena eiaeia 35 14 E 36 14 1 Probe Assignment 37 14 2 Relay Assignment 37 14 3 Installation Setup Worksheet 38 14 4 Step by Step Guide 39 ANNEX 1 CORE 40 EXPERT VT110 1 INTRODUCTION 1 1 Precautions WARNING Read and save these structions Safety may be jeopardized if the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manu facturer Carefully read and keep the following instructions for future reference We strongly recommend installing supplemen tary 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 104 F 0 C 40 C Indoor use only To avoid exposing the
6. RH Compensation Minimum Vent Yes Heater Yes Mist Shutoff Yes Mist Lo RH Yes 2 Enable or disable the following relative humidity RH compensation options Minimum Ventilation The controller can compensate for high humidity levels by increasing the minimum ventilation inten sity Select Yes to use this compensation method Heater The controller can compensate for high humidity levels by activating heating outputs in timer mode Select Yes to use this compensation method Mist Shutoff The controller can deactivate the misting output when humidity levels are too high Select Yes to use this compensation method This applies to cooling stage and to fan stage 3 8 relays that are configured in timer mode Mist on Low RH The controller can acti vate misting outputs when humidity levels are too low Select Yes to use this compensa tion method 4 7 Probe Setup 4 7 1 Probe Activation Follow these steps to enable or disable the probe inputs of the controller a Temperature Probe Inputs 1 Select USER 2 Temp Probes Temp Probes Used 123456 WW 2 Enable the desired temperature probe inputs b Other Probe Inputs 1 Select USER 3 Other Probes Probe Selection Use RH Yes Use Water Yes Use Outdoor Yes Use Stat Press Yes 2 Enable the desired temperature probe inputs amongst the
7. 2 Put check mark to identify the relay s used by the soaking output 4 7 4 9 Backup Relay Box Assign a relay to the backup relay box This normally closed relay opens when a controller or power failure occurs 1 Select RELAY SETTINGS 4 password is required to access this menu sec 4 2 This menu is accessible if the soaking output is enabled sec 4 5 Soaking Relays 0 1 12345678901234 y 2 Puta check mark to identify the relay used by the backup box EXPERT VT110 rev 15 11 EXPERT VT110 4 7 5 Night Settings The controller allows using a different tem perature set point and different minimum ventilation settings at night 1 Select USER 6 Day Night Day Night Settings Night SetPoint Yes Night Min Vent Yes DayTime 6 00 NightTime 18 00 Transition 60min 2 Set the following parameters Night Set Point Select Yes to use a differ ent target temperature at night select No to disable this function Night Minimum Ventilation Select Yes to change the minimum ventilation fan speed at night select No to disable this function Day Time Set the time at which day set tings start being used Accessible if a night function is enabled above Night Time Set the time at which night settings start being used Accessible ifa night function is enabled above Transition If the ni
8. 21 Set required humidity compensation func tions see sec 4 6 amp Chapter 9 22 Set the temperature curve optional to get an automatic adjustment of the temperature set point with time see sec 5 2 23 Set the minimum ventilation curve op tional to get an automatic adjustment of the minimum ventilation level with time see sec 6 1 4 EXPERT 110 15 39 EXPERT VT110 ANNEX 1 CORE CARD Removing a Core Card Before proceeding 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 1 Use your thumbs to move away the two metal arms that are re taining the card While doing so lift the card upwards with your index fingers 40 EXPERT 110 rev 15 Inserting a Core Card 1 Before proceeding switch power off at service panel 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 Give the card a 45 degree angle before inserting it in the connector EXPERT VT110 INDEX A Age amp moratlity 33 Alarms Alarm conditions 29 Alarm limits 30 Alarm log 29 Alarm settings 30 Animals Age mor
9. F Stat Press WC 2 Set the following parameters Temp Comp Set the temperature compen sation to the desired value Stat Press Set the static pressure compen sation to the desired value This parameter is accessible if the static pressure sensor is used sec 4 7 1 Static Pressure Comp Stages The procedure below shows how to select the fan stages on which the static pressure compensation will be applied 1 Select INLET 2 Compensation 2 Static Stages This menu is accessible if the inlet is enabled section 4 5 This menu is accessible if the static pressure sen sor is enabled section 4 7 1 Comp Static Stages 12345678 2 Put check marks to identify the fan stage s on which the static pressure com pensation is applied EXPERT VT110 rev 15 21 EXPERT VT110 6 3 6 Static Pressure Set Points When the high pressure set point is reached the inlet opens according to a timer cycle it also closes in timer mode when the low pres sure level is reached The static pressure high and low set points can be adjusted from O to 0 2 inches of water 1 Select INLET 3 Stat pressure This menu is accessible if the inlet is enabled and if the static pressure sensor is used sec 4 5 and 4 7 1 SP Set points Low SP 000 WC High SP 100 WC 2 Set the following parameters Low High Set Points Set the low an
10. 5 to choose the desired display mode Reference temperature in tunnel ventilation The selection of probes that is used to mea sure the room temperature can be changed in tunnel ventilation to compensate for changes in airflow patterns that can distort the room temperature calculation The user must select at what fan stage the second probe set starts being used Tunnel curtain in clean mode The controller automatically closes the tunnel curtain when the clean mode is on Opening of the Tunnel Curtain Startup of stage x 1 the tunnel curtain opens and reaches stage 1 position this position is either defined by an opening time or as a of the total opening time Startup of stage the tunnel curtain opens and reaches stage position this position is either defined by 2 an opening time of the total opening time Set Point Fan stage X Off T first tunnel stage Fan stage X Fan Fan stage stage 1 1 9 Off T Curtain Settings 1 Select START STOP TEMPS 3 Tunnel This parameter is acessible if the tunnel curtain is enabled see sec 4 5 Tunnel Settings First Stage 6 100 Opened 7 Pr Set 2 at Stg 6 0 0 Tunnel Settings First Stage 100 Opened Pr Set 2 at Stg Min Outdoor 50 0 min outdoor 50 0 2 Minimum Age 20 Opening Time Total Open 4 30 m s
11. Status LEDs meann CLEAN MODE Turns on when the controller operates in clean mode ALARM Turns on when an alarm is active Flashes when an alarm condition occurred and was re established by itself COOLING Solid LED Time ON of the cooling timer Flashing LED Time OFF of the cooling timer SOAKING Solid LED Time ON of the soaking timer Flashing LED Time OFF of the soaking timer STIR FAN Turns on when the stir fan output is ON CLOCK OUTPUT Turns on when clock output 1 2 1 2 is active 0 10V OUTPUT Turns on when 0O 10V output 1 2 1 2 is active TUN OPEN Turns on when the tunnel NEL curtain is opening CLOSE Turns on when the tunnel curtain is closing INLET OPEN Turns on when the inlet is opening CLOSE Turns on when the inlet closing FAN STAGE 1 8 Turns on when fan stage 1 8 is ON HEATERS 1 2 Turns on when heater 1 2 is ON EXPERT VT110 4 INSTALLATION SETUP 4 1 Setting the Time amp Date 1 Select TIME amp DATE Time amp Date M D Date 2001 03 29 Time 11 21 15 2 Press the right arrow key once The year flashes Press the Edit key then use the arrow keys to set the year Press the right arrow key once again the month flashes Press the Edit key then use the arrow keys to adjust the month Press the right arrow key The day flashes Press the Edit key then use the arrow keys to adjust the day to the appropri ate value Press the Edit key once again to v
12. Transition between Stages 1 amp 2 Absolute Min speed V1 Bandwidth EXPERT VT110 6 2 7 3 Outside Temperature Compensation Stage 1 and 2 bandwidths can be adjusted automatically as a function of outdoor tem perature compensation As the outside temperature decreases stages 1 and 2 band widths increase gradually to compensate for the change The user specifies the bandwidth used in summer as well as the bandwidth used in winter for both variable outputs of stages 1 and 2 The bandwidths can be adjusted from 1 to 10 F 0 6 to 5 6 C The winter s bandwidth must be even or greater than the summer s bandwidth Bandwidths Bandwidth as a of stages 1 amp 2 Function of Outside Temperature Winter Bandwidth Summer Bandwidth Outside Te 5 mot that the ventilation stages start temperatures will be adjusted following the bandwidth fluctuations as the outside temperature changes 6 2 2 Settings 6 2 2 1 Start Stop Temperatures ES Note that the start temperature of a fan stage is likely to change if the set point changes or if the bandwidth changes according to the outside temperature 1 Select START STOP TEMPS 2 Fan Stages Ventilation Stage 1 On 70 0 Var1 bandwidth 2 0 Var2 bandwidth 2 0 2 Set the following parameters Refer to the previous section to get further informa tion on these parameters On amp Off Temperatures Set the start and
13. Yes Detect Lo Temp Yes 2 Set the following parameters Clean mode set point Select what is the target room temperature while the controller operates in clean mode Status Select On to enable the clean mode Use Min Vent Select Yes to enable the minimum ventilation cycles while the control ler is in clean mode Accessible ifa variable fan output is used in minimum ventilation sec 6 1 Detect Lo Temp Select Yes for the controller to monitor low temperature alarms during the clean mode 4 password is required to change this parameter see sec 4 2 4 7 7 Test Mode The test mode is used to simulate tempera ture changes and to verify the controller s performances During the test the room temperature probe inputs are turned off al lowing the user to change the temperature used by the controller to operate the stages The controller operates as before using the new temperature settings When the room temperature is defined by the test mode the controller bypasses the temperature probes inputs and uses the new value as areference The Test Mode is deac tivated after 15 minutes of inactivity 1 Select TEST MODE Test Mode off Temp 69 5 F 2 Set the following parameters Test Mode Select ON to enable the test mode or select OFF to disable it Temp Set the simulated room temperature to the desired value EXPERT VT110 5 TEMPERATUR
14. lect Yes to enable the curve Once it is on the controller automatically adjusts the minimum ventilation fan speed between consecutive points of the curve Min Vent Settings Variable Output 1 Curve Stat On EXPERT 110 rev 15 15 EXPERT VT110 6 2 Fan Stages 6 2 1 Principle of Operation 6 2 1 1 Operation of Fan Stages The controller has 8 fan stages which operate in a sequence to increase the level of ventila tion as the room temperature increases Each stage can activate two variable outputs on off outputs and a combination of timer relays for cooling purposes A fan stage is activated when the room temperature reaches its start temperature and is disabled when the room temperature decreases to its stop temperature Ventilation Operating Diagram of Fan Stages Start temperatures of fan stages are defined with respect to the set point 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 set point is increased by 1 F the start temperature of all fan stages will be increased by the same amount Timer based relays in fan stages Fan stages can activate relays that operate following a timer On and Off Times This is useful to activate misting units in timer mode while a specific fan stage is active Refer to section 4 7 4 to enable timer based rel
15. s software and parameter settings Select file amp press FILE 1 DMP FILE 2 DMP FILE 3 DMP OP wWNH When selecting this option a list of all con figuration files located on the card is displayed DMP files Select the desired file and then press and hold the up and down ADJUST MENT button for 5 seconds to launch the transfer If are using a USB card please consider that the controller can only read the files that are located at the root of card It cannot access any sub directory OPTION 2 Control to MemStick Select this option in order to save your controller settings on the memory card The saving process will start as soon as you enter this menu 2a If using the classic memory stick the controller will save the configuration file on the card and this file will replace the previ ous one the memory stick can only contain 1 configuration file For the transfer to work please make sure the locking device of the memory card is at the unlocked position 2b If using a USB card the controller will create a new CONTROLLER 1 DMP file at the root of the memory card If this file name already exists it will be saved under a different name CONTROLLER 2 DMP for instance This way the controller will never erase a file on the card OPTION 3 Update Firmware USB card only Select this option to down load a new firmware file into your controller This process will
16. stop temperatures of each fan stage Notes Stage 1 stops when the room temperature falls 0 3 F below its start temperature The minimum difference between two consecutive start temperatures is of 0 5 F 0 3 C The start temperature of a fan stage must be greater value than its stop temperature Var1 amp Var2 bandwidth Set the number of degrees required for variable fans to reach their full speed in stages 1 and 2 If the Outside temperature compensation function is used set these bandwidths separately for winter and for summer see sec 4 5 6 2 2 2 Season Change If the outside temperature compensation on the bandwidths of stages 1 and 2 is used you must specify at what outdoor temperature winter and summer start 1 Select START STOP TEMPS 9 Outdoor Comp This menu is accessible if the outside compensation on stages 1 2 is enabled sec 4 5 Outdoor Compensation Summer Temp 60 0 Winter Temp 50 0 2 Set the following parameters Summer Temp Set the outside tempera ture at and above which summer bandwidths must be used Winter Temp Set the outside tempera ture below which winter bandwidths must be used EXPERT 110 rev 15 17 EXPERT VT110 6 2 3 0 10 Ventilation Outputs The controller has two outputs that can either be used to control heaters or fans To operate these outputs the controller refers to the average temperatur
17. the temperature set point and the minimum ventilation level with time as the animals are growing up History menus History menus allow monitor ing the sensor readings and verify the run time of some outputs The controller comes with the following histories menus Min amp Max sensor readings Inside temperature sensors Outside temperature sensor Humidity Static pressure Daily water consumption Run time of each heater Run time of each feeder Alarm management Alarms are provided for high low temperatures defective probes and other system functions Alarm states are kept in memory until they are acknowledged even if alarm situation has been rectified Humidity Control The control offers many ways to compensate for high or low humid ity levels 6 temperature sensors Up to six tem perature sensors can be connected to the controller to obtain an accurate reading of the average room temperature and a faster reaction time Control of the air inlet movement The movement of air inlets can be coordinated with the operation of the fans using a po tentiometer located on the panel drive or a timer This allows the air inlets to be adjusted correctly without the influence of uncontrol lable factors such as wind or air from adjoin ing rooms Tunnel ventilation When the room tempera ture rises tunn
18. 1 Select START STOP TEMPS 6 Cooling This parameter is acessible if the cooling output is enabled see sec 4 5 Cooling On Temp 85 0 Off Temp 83 0 Min OnTime 15sec Off Time 900sec Max Temperature 87 0 Max OnTime 180sec 2 Set the following parameters On Temp Off Temp Select the tempera ture at which the cooling output starts and stops Note that the start temperature must be greater than the set point Min Max On Time Set the minimum and maximum On Time of the cooling timer Max Temperature Set the temperature at which the cooling output uses its maximum timer settings The maximum temperature must be at least 0 5 F 0 3 C greater than the ON TEMP 6 7 Soaking The soaking output is used to clean the room when it is empty This output runs in timer mode when the controller is in clean mode 1 Select START STOP TEMPS 8 Soaking This parameter is acessible if the soaking output is enabled see sec 4 5 On Time 60sec Off Time 60min Soaking Cycle None 2 Set the following parameters On Off Time Set the timer used by the soaking output Soaking Cycles Select how many soak ing cycles must be performed from the mo ment the controller enters in clean mode 1 to 100 cycles EXPERT 110 rev 15 25 EXPERT VT110 7 HEATING 7 1 Heating Stages The controller can control two independent heating st
19. 30 1 2 Set the following parameters Clock mode The clock mode allows stop ping a clock output at a certain time of the day or after a certain run time Select Start Stop to specify the time at which each cycle starts and stops or select Start Run to specify the running time of each cycle Note that the Start Run option allows stopping cycles with more precision since this mode allows adjusting the seconds On Time Off Time or Run Time Set the time at which each cycle starts then set the moment at which each cycle ends EXPERT VT110 15 27 EXPERT VT110 9 RH COMPENSATION The controller offers different way to com pensate for high low relative humidity RH levels in the room All compensation functions are explained below To use them you must enable each desired compensation function in section 4 6 1 High RH Comp with the Heating Out puts The controller can compensate for high humidity levels by activating the heaters in timer mode As the RH level increases the controller increases the On Time portion of the heating timer to compensate for the change The maximum compensated heating On Time is reached when the RH level is 10 above the RH Set Point RH Comp with Heating Outputs On Time of the Heating Timer Maximum On hime Sap 298 8 Roo ae aS es Minimum On Time Off Time 10 RH Level RH Set Point The RH heat timer is co
20. 30 RH set point 65 Heater Compensation Min On Time s 15 Max On Time s 15 Cycle Time 300sec Mist Shutoff 85 Mist on Lo RH Lo SetPoint 10 On Time 30sec Off Time 240sec 2 Set the following parameters Minimum Ventilation Compensation Min Vent Comp Select by how much the minimum fan speed can be increased when the RH level if 10 above the RH Set Point Accessible if RH compensation on minimum ventila tion is enabled at the beginning of this section RH Set Point This is the humidity level above which high RH compensation func tions start Adjustable from 20 to 99 of humidity Heater Compensation The timer used by heating outputs is made of an On Time and of a Cycle Time Heating outputs run dur ing the On Time then stop until the end of the Cycle Time The On Time portion of this cycle increases as RH levels increase Minimum amp Maximum On Times Set the minimum and maximum On Times of the heating timer The minimum On Time starts being used when indoor humidity levels reach the RH set point the maximum On Time is used when humidity levels are 10 above the RH set point Accessible if RH compensation with heating outputs is enabled at the beginning of this section Cycle Time Set the cycle time of the heating timer Accessible if RH compensation with heating outputs is enabled at the beginning of this section Mist Shutoff Set the humidity level above which the mist cool
21. 4 7 1 7 Assign relays to Heater stages section 4 7 4 1 Fan section 4 7 4 2 Tunnel section 4 7 4 3 4 7 4 4 Stir TANS section 4 7 4 5 Cooling stage section 4 7 4 6 Soaking stage section 4 7 4 7 Clock outputs section 4 7 4 8 8 Make the probe assignment sec 4 7 3 9 Set the room T set point sec 5 1 10 Adjust the start stop temperatures of fan and heater stages see 6 2 amp 5 1 11 Set the min ventilation timer see sec 6 1 12 If the inlet uses a potentiometer calibrate the actuator see sec 6 3 4 13 Assign an inlet position with the startup of each fan stage see sec 6 3 2 14 Adjust the parameter settings of the stir fan output see sec 6 5 15 If the soaking feature is used adjust the timer cycle used to operate soaking units Refer to section 6 7 16 0 outputs are used adjust their start temperature Refer to section 6 2 3 for a 0 10 fan or to section 7 2 for 0 10V heater 17 Adjust start stop times used by clock outputs Refer to chapter 8 18 Adjust the number and the age of animals in the barn Refer to section 11 6 19 If the inlet is used the user must adjust the inlet compensation to help reduce the temperature differences in the building see sec 6 3 5 20 Calibrate the water meter see sec 4 7 2
22. Dead Culled Marketed The controller displays the number of animals that have died that have been culled and that have been marketed since the beginning of the day These values cannot be changed Total Dead Culled Marketed The control ler displays the number of animals that have died that have been culled and that have been marketed since the beginning of the batch These values cannot be changed Current Size The current count is automati cally adjusted when the number of mortali ties of culled animals and marketed animals changes Initial Size Specify the initial number of animals in the room 7 day History Dead Culled amp Marketed The controller displays the daily number of dead culled and marketed animals for the past 7 days These values cannot be modified EXPERT VT110 15 33 EXPERT VT110 12 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS WG eniin eann Ea RE EAEE E i nanai EXPERT VT110 Main SUPPIV na EERE EE 4A slow blow Mains supply frequencCy 2 5 85 250V 50 60Hz OF OWV OUTPUTS 2 0 10 30mA source max Precision On O 10V OUTPUTS 1 a araa 14 10 regulated 250mA max
23. Pbi On Pb2 On Pb3 Pb4 Off Off Pb6 On 2 Press the down arrow key to select the desired probe Only the probes that have been activated are displayed section 4 7 1 3 Select what probe s are used to measure the average temperature in the room EXPERT 110 15 9 EXPERT VT110 4 7 3 2 Output Probes Each heater inlet 4 0 10 output operates according to the average reading of chosen temperature probes 1 Select PROBE SETTINGS Select the desired output Heater 1 2 0 10V Output 1 2 Inlet 4 password is required to access this menu sec 4 2 Only the outputs that are enabled in the Installa tion Setup menu are available see sec 4 5 Output 1 Probes 123456 W 2 Select what probe s are used to control the selected output Only the probes that have been activated are displayed section 4 7 1 4 7 3 3 Probe Set 2 The selection of probes that is used to mea sure the room temperature can be changed in tunnel ventilation to compensate for changes in airflow patterns that can distort the room temperature calculation If the second probe set is enabled in the Installation Setup sec 4 4 you must assign temperature probes to this second probe set 1 Select AMBIENT TEMPERATURE Ambient Temperature Probes Set 2 Pb1 On Pb2 On Pb4 Off Pb5 Off Pb6 2 Press the down arrow key to display the sec
24. SP Probe activation 9 SP Set points 22 Stick see Memory card Stir fans Activation 8 Operation amp settings 24 Relay assignment 11 Settings 24 Summer amp winter T 17 T Technical specifications 34 Temperature Average room temperature Current average T 31 History 32 Probe set 2 probe assignment 10 Probe set 2 temperature settings 23 Inside temperature probes Activation 9 Current probe readings 31 History 32 Probe assignment 9 11 Outside temperature Activation 9 Compensation on amp V2 8 Current probe reading 31 History 32 Outside temperature compensation Operation amp settings 17 18 Temperature alarms Principle of operation 29 Settings 30 Temperature set points Clean mode set point 12 13 Night set point 13 Operation amp settings 13 15 Temperature curve 13 Temperature simulation 12 Temperature units 7 Test mode 12 Time Setting the time and date 7 Time format 7 Transfer configuration 35 Transfer error 35 Tunnel ventilation Activation 8 Principle of operation 23 Probe set 2 Probe assignment 10 Temperature settings 23 Relay assignment 11 Settings 23 U Units 7 Ventilation Min ventilation see Minimum ventilation WwW Water meter Activation 9 Calibration 9 Consumption alarms 29 Consumption history 32 Measuring units 7 Water spill alarm 29 30 Winter amp summer T 17 Wiring 5 Worksheets 36 09 890 00081 15 PN895 00114 R
25. Temperature Average 76 9 F Cur SetP 70 0 F Pb1 Pb2 On Probe Temperature Select the PROBE TEM PERATURE menu with the menu selectors The current readings of each temperature probe is displayed Probe Temperatures Pb1 75 4 Pb2 78 1 Pb3 75 4 Pb4 78 4 Pb5 75 5 Pb6 78 6 Outside Temperature Select the OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE menu with the menu sectors The current outside temperature is displayed Accessible if the outside temp probe is enabled sec 4 7 1 Outside Temperature Read Out 72 3 F Today s Min Max Min 71 3 Max 74 2 Relative Humidity Select the RELATIVE HUMIDITY menu with the menu sectors The current humidity level in the room is displayed Accessible if the humidity probe is enabled sec 4 7 1 Relative humidity Read Out 85 Today s Min Max Min 60 Max 80 Static Pressure Select the STATIC PRES SURE omenu with the menu sectors The cur rent static pressure is displayed Accessible if the static pressure sensor is enabled sec 4 7 1 Static Pressure Read Out 193 WC Today s Min Max Min 190 Max 196 Time amp Date Select the TIME amp DATE menu with the menu sectors The actual time and date are displayed Time amp Date M D Date 2001 03 29 Time 11 21 15 Animal Age amp Count Set the function to AGE amp MORTALITY using the menu select buttons and then use the arr
26. VT110 rev 15 23 EXPERT VT110 6 5 Stir Fans The controller can control one stir fan output This output can operate in 3 different ways 1 Stir fans in hot temperature conditions If the temperature in the room is too high stir fans can be enabled to create an air draft to cool down the animals When they are used for this purpose stir fans start operating con tinuously when the room temperature reaches the output s start temperature The output is disabled when the temperature falls below its stop temperature see graph on the right 2 Stir fans in cold temperature conditions When the room temperature is too low stir fans can be activated to disperse the warm air produced by heating units uniformly through out the building When they are used for this purpose stir fans start running in timer mode when the room temperature falls below the output s start temperature They are disabled when the room temperature rises and reaches the output s stop temperature see graph on the right 3 Stir fans used to reduce temperature dif ferences between probes Stir fans can start running in timer mode when there is a considerable temperature difference between the reading of two probes This func tion is used to ensure the uniformity of the temperature in the house When they are used for this purpose stir fans start running when the difference of temperature between two probes exceeds a user defined temperature limit
27. 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 protec tion 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 4 EXPERT VT110 15 1 2 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 Both direct and alternating current a Direct current DC Alternating current AC Earth Ground Terminal Primarily used for functional earth terminals which are generally asso ciated with test and measurement circuits These terminals are not for safety earthing purposes but provide an earth reference point OQ For Customer Use Enter below the serial number located on the side of the alarm system and keep this
28. defective RH Probe Defect The humidity probe is defective 10 1 Alarm Log 1 Select ALARMS 2 The alarm log is displayed on scren Use the down arrow key to make it scroll down 10 2 Alarm Conditions Temperature Alarms The diagram below shows how temperature alarms are detected When the average room temperature ex ceeds the high temperature alarm setting a high temperature alarm is set off When the average room temperature decreases below the low temperature alarm setting a low temperature alarm is set off Although these settings are entered by the user as ab solute values they are defined based on the room set point They are thus automatically adjusted if the set point changes The situation is slightly different when the outside temperature is greater than the room set point In this case the outside tempera ture becomes the reference point instead of using the set point 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 set point A third parameter called the Critical Temperature is defined to continue monitoring the indoor temperature for high temperatures When the indoor temperature reaches the critical high temperature defined as an absolute value an alarm is set off Detection of Temperature Alarms Hi T alarm Temperatu
29. information for future reference Model EXPERT VT110 Serial number Date installed 1 3 Controller s Overview The EXPERT VT110 is an electronic device used for environmental control in livestock buildings It allows the user to maintain a specified target temperature by controlling the operation of ventilation and heating equipment The EXPERT VT110 can control the following inputs and outputs OUTPUTS 14 built in relays to control 2 heating stages fan stages cooling stage stir fan output soaking output air inlet output tunnel curtain clock outputs ee ee 2 built in 0 1 outputs to control additional fans or heaters 2 built in variable speed outputs INPUTS inside temperature sensors outside temperature sensors potentiometer humidity sensor static pressure probe water meter feeder run time monitoring inputs 0 Refer to the end of this manual to con nect the sensors and loads EXPERT VT110 1 4 Main Features LCD Display An LCD display provides an efficient interface for displaying monitoring and adjusting parameter values Minimum Ventilation Cycle When ven tilation is not required to reduce the room temperature fan outputs can run either con tinuously or intermittently to reduce humidity levels and supply oxygen to the room Set point amp minimum ventilation curves The controller can automatically change
30. not affect your parameter settings Select file amp press FILE 1 PKG FILE 2 PKG FILE 3 PKG 1 2 3 4 5 When selecting this option a list of all firmware files located on the card is displayed PKG files Select the desired file and then press and hold the up and down ADJUSTMENT button for 5 seconds to launch the transfer are using a USB card please consider that the controller can only read the files that are located at the root of card It cannot access any sub directory Classic memory Connector for the classic memory stick Connector for the USB card OPTION 4 Save Event Buffer USB card only Select this option if you want to save the event buffer of the controller on your USB card The file will have a txt extension OPTION 5 Comm Speed Set the communication speed to the desired value select the high speed mode if the con troller uses the A BOX communication system or select the low speed if it uses AGNET 7 Press and hold the up and down MENU SELECT buttons for 5 seconds to exit from the transfer menu Remove the memory card from the connector when the transfer is over EXPERT VT110 15 35 EXPERT VT110 14 WORKSHEET CLIENT Name Address E mail INSTALLER Name Address City Tel E mail 36 EXPERT 110 rev 15 EXPERT VT1
31. of the past 7days Probe temperatures This menu contains the daily minimum and maximum temperature readings of each temperature probe for the past 7 days Outside temperature This menu contains the daily minimum and maximum readings of outside temperature probes for the past 7 days This parameter is accessible ifan outside temperature sensor is enabled section 4 7 1 Relative humidity RH This menu contains the daily minimum and maximum inside humidity readings of the past 7 days This parameter is accessible if the inside humidity sensors is enabled sec 4 7 1 Outside relative humidity RH This menu contains the daily minimum and maximum outside humidity readings of the past 7 days This parameter is accessible if the outside humidity sensors is enabled sec 4 7 1 Static Pressure This menu contains the daily minimum and maximum static pressure readings of the past 7 days This parameter is accessible if a static pressure sensor is enabled sec 4 7 1 History Reset The controller automatically resets all his tories when the animal age goes from OFF to 1 day 1 Select AGE amp MORTALITY 2 Decrease the animal age until the word Off is displayed Press the Edit key again to validate 3 Now set the animal age to 1 day All histories will be cleared afterwards except for the Alarm Log EXPERT VT110 11 6 Animal Age amp Count Animal age Some parameters of th
32. reading of the probes as signed to the inlet It determines by how much the inlet must open or close to help reduce the temperature differences in the building For each degree above or below the average temperature the inlet will open or close us ing the compensation value assigned by the user For example if the compensation value is set to 2 F and the inlet s probes read 3 F above the average controller tempera ture the inlet will open 6 to help decrease the temperature in that zone The maximum temperature compensation value is 10 e Static Pressure Compensation The static pressure compensation is ex pressed as a percentage per 1 of water 0 01 WC It determines by how much the inlet must open or close to help reduce or enhance the static pressure in the building according to set points For each 01 WC above the high static pressure set point or below the low static pressure set point the inlet will open or close using the compensa tion value assigned by the user For example if the compensation value is set to 1 WC and the static pressure is 0 05 WC above the high static pressure set point the inlet will open of 5 to help decrease the static pressure in the building The maximum static pressure compensation value is 10 1 Select INLET 2 Compensation 1 Temp amp Static This menu is accessible if the inlet is enabled section 4 5 Inlet Compensation Temp Comp 5
33. they stop when the temperature differ ence between the probes gets 0 5 F 0 3 C below the limit see graph on the right 24 EXPERT 110 rev 15 Stir Fans in Stir Fan Hot Temperature Conditions Output Start T Stir Fan Stir Fans in Cold Temperature Conditions len Stir Fans to Reduce Temperature Differences Between Probes T differ Max T ence diff between ifference 2 probes Stir Fan Settings 1 Select START STOP TEMPS 5 Stir Fan This parameter is acessible if the stir fan output is enabled see sec 4 5 Stir Fan 1 Settings Hot Temp Yes Cold Temp Yes Probe Diff Yes Hot Start Temp 75 0 Hot Stop Temp 74 5 Cold Start Temp 65 0 Cold Stop Temp 65 5 Probe Diff 5 0 Cold amp Probe Timer On Time 1 00 m s Off Time 1 00 m s 2 Set the following parameters Hot temperature Select Yes if you want to use the stir fan output in hot temperature conditions Cold temperature Select Yes if you want to use the stir fan output in cold temperature conditions Probe differential Select Yes if you want to use the stir fan output to reduce tempera ture differences between probes Hot start stop temperature If stir fans are used in hot temperature conditions set the room temperature above which the output starts and below which it stops Cold start stop temperature If stir fans are used in cold temperature con
34. 10 14 1 Probe Assignment Worksheet Probes jourputs_ 1121314 56 H eater2 JTT Heatert TTT Probe set2 onov SSTT jorovez 14 2 Relay Assignment Worksheet Default Values EERE Fen stase stase SA T perper Fen stasea rss ee ee cro Cooling output Soaking Stir fans Time Clock 1 Time Clock 2 Backup relay box Your Relays paoa GEO oad Heater SST EERE Fan stassi Fan stase2 LT LTE TE ops E sirtens E Trine cook mece LEE EEE EXPERT 110 15 37 EXPERT VT110 14 3 Installation Setup Worksheet INSTALLATION SETUP Temperature probes used Use relative humidity sensor RH Use water meter Use outdoor temperature probe Use static pressure probe 5 RELATIVE HUMIDITY RH FUNCTIONS sec 4 6 RH compensation on min ventilation speed RH compensation with heaters RH compensation with mist on low RH Use day night set point Temperature Water RH compensation with mist shutoff 77 Day Time starts at DeyTimesersee high Tine 38 EXPERT 110 15 INSTALLATION SETUP Numbe
35. 100 gt Hi Alarm Previous 24h Case 2 If less water was consumed the last 24 hours than in the 24 hours that precede the controller will determine how much less water was consumed and will convert this value in percent If the deficit in is higher than the Low Alarm limit the controller will set off an alarm Previous 24h Last 24h x 100 gt Lo Alarm Previous 24h Ie Before it can start monitoring the water consumption alarms the controller needs to gather consumption data for 48 hours in a row no consumption alarm can be detected within this 48 hour delay a On initial controller statup the 48 hour countdown starts when the water meter is enabled b At the beginning of a group the 48 hour count down starts at the startup of a new group c After a water consumption alarm the 48 hour countdown starts after having acknowledged a high or low consumption alarm EXPERT 110 rev 15 29 EXPERT VT110 10 3 Alarm Settings 1 Select START STOP TEMPS 10 Alarms Temperature Alarms Clean Mode 32 0 Low Alarm 60 0 High Alarm 90 0 Critical Alarmi20 0 Water Spill Limit 100 Gal Hi Water Usage Off Lo Water Usage Off Static Press Alarm Low Alarm 010 WC High Alarm 100 WC Delay 300sec 2 Set the following parameters Temperature Alarms Clean Mode Set the temperature below which a temperature alarm sets off during the clean mode Lo H
36. 4 5 Stir Fan Relays 0 1 12345678901234 V 2 Put a check mark to identify the relay s used by the stir fan 4 7 4 6 Cooling Output Relays TES It is possible to assign the same relays to the cooling and soaking outputs In this case the relays switch whenever one of the two outputs is activated 1 Select RELAY SETTINGS 6 Cooling 4 password is required to access this menu sec 4 2 This menu is accessible if the cooling output is enabled sec 4 5 Cooling Relays 0 1 12345678901234 2 Put a check mark to identify the relay s used by the cooling output 4 7 4 7 Soaking Output Relays eS Itis possible to assign the same relays to the cooling and soaking outputs In this case the relays switch whenever one of the two outputs is activated 1 Select RELAY SETTINGS 7 4 password is required to access this menu sec 4 2 This menu is accessible if the soaking output is enabled sec 4 5 Soaking Relays 0 1 12345678901234 y 2 Put check mark to identify the relay s used by the soaking output 4 7 4 8 Clock Output Relays 1 Select RELAY SETTINGS 8 Clock Output x Select desired clock 4 password is required to access this menu sec 4 2 This menu is accessible ifa clock output is enabled sec 4 5 Clock 1 Relays 0 1 123456789012345678 y
37. E SET TINGS 5 1 Set Point The set point is a target temperature in the room The activation of most outputs of the controller is based on this reference temperature eS The set points can only be modified while the temperature curve is disabled Disabling the Temperature Curve 1 Select SET POINT CURVE 2 Curve The curve status is displayed Temperature Curve Set point 70 0 F Curve Stat On 5 2 Temperature Curve The controller can automatically adjust the target room temperature day set point over time by using a curve A curve is composed of 10 steps Each step specifies a day number and a temperature set point for that day the day number refers to the animal age Once the curve is activated the controller changes the set point every hour in a linear fashion between consecutive steps of the curve When the last step is reached the controller keeps using the tem perature set point associated to that day Temperature Set Point Set Point Curve 0 2 4 6 8 0 2 4 6 8 0 14 19 24 28 33 38 42 47 2 If the temperature curve is ON the set point displayed on screen is automatically defined by the temperature and cannot be modified Press the down arrow key and scroll down until the Curve Stat parameter flashes on screen Set the curve status to OFF to disable it and then follow the instructions below to adjust the set point 3 If the temperature
38. R 1 LCD Contrast LCD Contrast Value 100 Min 10 Max 100 2 Press the Edit key then use the arrow keys to adjust the LCD contrast to the de sired value 3 Press Edit once again to validate EXPERT 110 15 7 EXPERT VT110 4 5 The following section shows how to customize the controller for your particular application It shows how to enable and set the outputs of your controller Normally this setup needs to be done only once Installation Setup 1 Select USER 7 Installation password is required to access this menu sec 4 2 Installation Feeders 2 Heater stages 2 Fan stages 8 Variables 2 Clocks 2 Cycles Clock 1 24 Cycles Clock 2 24 0 10V Outputs 1 Output 1 Vent Output 1 0 10 Use Inlet Yes Inlet with Time Use OverOpening Yes Use Tunnel Yes Tunnel Open as Sec Use Cooling Yes Use Stir Fan Yes Use Soaking Yes Use Tunnel Yes Use Cooling Yes Use Stir Fan Yes Use Soaking Yes V1 Min Speed 20 V2 Min Speed 20 V2 Motor Curve 4 Outdoor on Var Yes Digit Display T 2 Set the following parameters Number of Feeders Enable the proper num ber of feeders to 4 feeders Number of Heater Stages Enable the proper number of heating stages to 2 stages Number of Fan Stages Enable the proper number of fan stages 1 to 8 stages Number of Variable Outputs Enable the proper number
39. Stage 6 30 Opening Percentage Stage 7 40 Stage 6 30 Stage 8 60 Stage 7 40 Stage 8 60 2 Set the following parameters First Stage The curtain starts opening at the startup of a specific fan stage Select this stage Note that all following fans stages will be considered as being fan stages as well 100 Opened Select the fan stage at which the tunnel curtain fully opens This stage must be greater than the Ist tunnel fan stage Probe Set 2 at Stage Set the fan stage at which the second set or probes start being used Minimum Outdoor T Set the outside temperature below which the tunnel curtain must remain closed This parameter prevents the curtain from opening when it is too cold outside Decrease the outside temperature to Off if you want to disable this temperature condition This parameter is accessible if the out side temperature probe is enabled see sec 4 16 4 Minimum Age Set the animal age below which the tunnel curtain must remain closed Adjustable from 1 to 250 days Total Open Specify the amount of time required to fully open the tunnel curtain s actuator The sum of all opening times will be limited by this value This parameter is accessible if the position of the tunnel curtain are displayed in see section 4 5 Opening Time or Percentage Assign a tun nel curtain opening time or position with the start up of every tunnel fan stage EXPERT
40. a 60 day water consump tion history menu It can also show you the amount of water consummed in the last amp previous 24 hours see picture below Water Consumption Time Previous 24h Last 24h Now Water Consumption History 1 Select WATER 1 Water History Water Consumption 20XX 01 01 0Gal 2 Press the down arrow key once to look at the total amount of water consumed since the beginning of the batch 3 Keep pressing on the down arrow key to scroll down the water consumption history Water Consumption Previous and Last L 24 Hours 1 Select WATER 2 Last 48Hr Water Consumption L 24Hr 0 1 P 24Hr 0 1 Water Consumption Previous Last L 24 Hours per Head 1 Select WATER 3 Last 48Hr Hd Water Consumption L 24Hr Hd 0 000Gal P 24Hr Hd 0 000Gal 32 EXPERT 110 rev 15 11 5 Other History Menus History menus give a daily record of probe readings and of the animal count These pieces of information are logged into history menus at midnight Refer to section 11 3 to consult run time histories for heaters water consumption and feeders 1 Select the desired history menu AMBIENT TEMPERATURE PROBE TEMPERATURES OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE RELATIVE HUMIDITY STATIC PRESSURE Ambient temperature This menu contains the daily minimum and maximum readings of the room temperature
41. ages These stages are independent from one another and each operate according to their own temperature settings and probe selection The stop temperature of an heating stage must be at least 0 5 F 0 3 C higher than its start temperature The start On temperature can be set from 0 5 F 0 3 F below the set point to 40 F 40 C Operating Diagram of a Heating Output OnT Off T 1 Select START STOP TEMPS 1 Heaters Heaters Heater 2 On 67 0 Heater 2 Off 68 1 Heater 1 On 69 0 2 Set the following parameters Heater X On Off Set the temperature at which each heating stage starts and stops 26 EXPERT VT110 15 7 2 0 Heater The controller has two 0 10 outputs that can either be used to control heaters or fans To operate these outputs the controller re fers to the average temperature reading of their assigned temperature probes see sec 4 7 3 This section explains how a 0 10V heater work 0 10 Heater Intensity Max T Start T Stop T The 0 10 heater start at their minimum inten sity when the temperature falls below the start temperature of the output The intensity of the heater increases as the temperature decreases the maximum intensity is reached when the temperature falls below the Max Temperature parameter setting 1 Select START STOP TEMPS 4 0 10V Outputs Select the desired 0 10 Output This
42. alidate the date 3 Press the right arrow key once again the hours flash Press the Edit key then use the arrow keys to adjust the hours Press the right arrow key The minutes flash Press the Edit key then use the arrow keys to set the minutes Press the right arrow key The seconds flash Press the Edit key then use the arrow keys to adjust the seconds Press the Edit key once again to validate the time 4 2 Password This function allows to identify 2 different user types It is used to restrict access to certain parameter settings Installer password 0 6 1 0 By default the INSTALLER PASSWORD is set to 6 1 0 The installer mode gives access to all functions of the EXPERT V1T110 By de fault the controller returns to the user mode after 15 minutes of inactivity The installer may return to user mode before that delay by entering the user password The installer password can be modified User 1 password 01 02 03 The user mode gives access to the basic func tions of the EXPERT VT110 By default this password is set to 1 2 3 Note that some menus will not be accessible with this user mode The user password cannot be modified and the controller automatically returns to user mode after 15 minutes of inactivity e Entering the password 1 Select USER 8 Password 1 User Level The current mode is displayed Password Enter password 00 2 Press the right arrow key to ente
43. are or software of your controller without loosing your parameter settings 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 By default the controller comes with a clas sic memory card This type of card can only contain 1 configuration file The controller is also compatible with standard USB cards which can contain many configuration files LS NO USB card is provided with the sys tem You can purchase one in any good electronic store Making a Transfer 1 Lift the latches to open the front door of the controller 2 Use flat head screwdriver to loosen the two locks on the font plate and lift the plate 3 Insert your memory card in the proper connector as shown on the picture LS If you are using the classic memory stick provided with the controller be sure to position the card s locking device down wards as illustrated Also make sure this device is at the unlocked position 4 Close the front plate 5 Simultaneously press and hold the up and down MENU SELECT buttons for 5 seconds to display the transfer menu MemStick to Control Control to MemStick Update Firmware Save Event Buffer Comm Speed 6 Select the desired option OPTION 1 MemStick to Control Select this option if you want to load a new configuration file into your controller This transfer will update your controller
44. ays 16 EXPERT VT110 15 6 2 1 2 Variable Speed Fans Variable outputs are activated when their as sociated fan stage starts see section 4 9 They start running at their absolute minimum speed see section 4 5 and their speed gradually increases as the room temperature increases Variable outputs reach their full speed when the start temperature of the fol lowing fan stage is reached Operating Diagram of Variable Speed Fans Fan Speed 9 Stage x 1 Speed of variable fans 1 V1 Bandwidth Transition between fan stages 1 and 2 If the next stage is an ON OFF fan stage the variable output is deactivated when the new stage starts If the next stage is another vari able fan stage the speed of the first variable stage is reduced to its minimum speed when the second variable stage starts This ensures a smooth transition between both stages The bandwidth is the temperature interval over which variable outputs go from their minimum to their maximum speed This is true even if full speed is never reached as in the example below when stage 2 starts the con troller decreases the speed of variable outputs to the initial speed associated with stage 2 It then uses the bandwidth to increase the fan speed as the room temperature rises gt an outdoor temperature probe is used it is possible the controller can automatically adjust bandwidths 1 2 as a function of the outdoor temperature see below
45. ctuator s position now Day time Set the time at which resets are performed Period Enter the frequency of inlet re sets A reset can be performed once every 1 7 days Reset delay During a reset the controller opens or closes the inlet during this delay or up until a limit switch is reached The reset delay should be set to the same time value or higher than the total opening time as defined in previous section Disable if Out T is Below To prevent the inlet from closing against ice the controller can stop all inlet resets when it is too cold outside Set the outside temperature below which inlet resets are forbidden this includes manual resets This parameter is accessible if an outside temperature sensor is enabled see sec tion 4 7 1 EXPERT VT110 6 3 4 Inlet Calibration For potentiometer based inlets only If the inlet uses a potentiometer the actuator of the inlet must be calibrated This calibra tion tells the controller what are the minimum and maximum positions of the actuator Minimum calibrated position opening of 0 Max calibrated position opening of 100 1 Select INLET 1 Stage Opening This menu is accessible if the inlet is enabled section 4 5 Inlet Status Auto Position 0 Calibration Yes Minimum Save Maximum Set 2 Minimum To calibrate the minimum position use the Close switch to close the inlet to its minimum
46. curve is OFF follow instructions below Adjusting the Temperature Set Points 1 Select SET POINT CURVE 1 Set Point Current 71 0 F Day 70 0 F Night 77 0 F Clean Mode 35 0 F 2 Set the following parameters Current Set Point This is the current tem perature set point in use This value cannot Notes Certain restrictions apply to reduce the risk of errors 1 The highest possible day number is 450 2 Decreasing day numbers is not allowed 3 Increasing temperatures are not allowed 4 All ten steps must be specified If you don t need ten different steps repeat the last temperature for each unnecessary step iS that the temperature curve must be turned off to adjust the points and days of the temperature curve Use the down arrow key to scroll each point of the curve The curve status flashes on the display Press the Edit key then press the down arrow key to turn it Off be changed to modify the set point change the day or night set points below Day set point Set the temperature set point that is used during the day this set point is used all day long if the night set point is not enabled The controller can also change the day set point automatically over time with a curve see section 5 2 This parameter can only be modified while the temperature curve is disabled sec 5 2 Night Set Point A different temperature set point can be used at ni
47. d high static pressure set points to the desired value 22 EXPERT 110 rev 15 EXPERT VT110 6 4 Tunnel Curtain The activation of tunnel ventilation is linked with the activation of a user defined fan stage when the start temperature of that fan stage is reached the controller opens tunnel curtains during the opening time associated with that stage The controller then activates tunnel fans when half of the opening time has elapsed The activation of every consecutive fan stages causes the tunnel curtain to open further Minimum age A minimum age can be speci fied to avoid entering in tunnel ventilation when the animals are too young This feature is optional and can only be used if age based functions aore enabled in the Installation Setup section 4 5 Minimum outside temperature A minimum outside temperature can be specified to avoid entering in tunnel ventilation when it is too cold outside This feature is optional and can only be used if an outside temperature probe is enabled sec 4 7 1 Tunnel Opening in seconds or as a of the total opening time Stage x 1 position Stage x position Tunnel openings The user must associate an opening time or to each tunnel fan stage When stage starts the tunnel doors open ac cording to their respective opening time or associated with that stage The tunnel openings can either be dis played positions or as a time values Refer to section 4
48. displayed on the right handside to indicate that additional parameters can be displayed using the arrow keys After 5 minutes of in activity the display returns to the AMBIENT TEMPERATURE display LED Display This screen 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 Menu Select buttons The up and down arrow keys are used to scroll within the main menu located on the left side of the controller Arrow Keys The up and down arrow keys are used to scroll within a function menu The right arrow key is used to select a menu option the left arrow key is used to go back to the previous menu display Edit Button ress this key to access a menu on screen or to enter the editing mode refer to section 3 2 for further information about this mode Outputt Arrow keys LED Display Status LEDs COOLING SOAKING STIR FAN clock ouTPUTS 0 10V OUTPUTS TUNNEL INLET 3 2 How to Select amp Modi fy the Parameters 1 Use the arrow keys to select the desired parameter If the parameter is flashing on screen means the parameter can be modi fied 2 Press the Edit button to access the editing mode The parameter starts flashing faster 3 Use the up and down arrow keys to change the value of the parameter 4 Press the Edit button once again to validate the new value and to exit the edit ing mode 3 3
49. ditions set the room temperature below which the output starts and above which it stops Probe differential If stir fans are used to reduce temperature differences between probes set the maximum allowable tem perature difference The output starts when the difference between two probe readings exceeds this value Cold and probe timer Stir fans operate according to a timer when they are used in cold temperature conditions and when they are used to reduce temperature differences between probes Set the on and off times of the stir fan timer EXPERT VT110 6 6 Misting Output The controller can control one misting output When the room temperature reaches the start temperature of the output mist units are activated and run in timer mode according to their minimum timer Min On Time amp Min Off Time Then as temperature rises a gradual transition is made from the minimum timer towards the maximum timer Max On Time amp Max Off Time The second mist timer is fully used when the room temperature reaches the Maximum Temperature parameter setting The misting output is disabled when the temperature falls below a user defined value It can also stop when humidity levels are too high see RH Compensation in chapter 10 Misting Output OFF T Operating time range You can specify a period of time over which the mist output is allowed to run This allows deactivating the mist output at night for instance
50. e control ler can automatically change over time as the animals grow up temperature curve for instance For this reason you must set the animal age as shown below Animal count current count mortality culled marketed At the beginning of a batch you must specify the initial number of animals You will then be able to adjust the number of animals as changes occur mortalities culled and mar keted animals ALL histories of the controller are reset when a new group Starts i e the animal age switches from Off to 7 day eS The animal age automatically goes to O day Off when entering in Clean Mode 1 Select AGE amp MORTALITY Age amp Mortality Age 10 days New Dead Today s Dead Total Dead New Culled Today s Culled Total Culled New Marketed Today s Market 0 Current Size 500 Initial Size 500 Dead Yesterday 0 Cul Yesterday 0 Dead 2 Days ago 0 Cul 2 Days ago 0 Mark 2 Days ago 0 oooooco 2 Set the following parameters Age Set the animal age It can be adjusted from O days to 450 days New Dead Culled Marketed Enter the number mortalities of culled animals and of marketed animals as it occurs Once a value is posted the parameter displayed on screen automatically goes back to O The posted value is then removed from the current animal count and is logged in the respective history menus Today amp Total Died Culled or Mar keted history Today s
51. e done by an autho rized 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 Do not install rigid conduit into electrical knockouts Only nylon cable glands are permitted for cable or wire fastening gt The controller has no power on switch An external switch or circuit breaker Shall be included in the building instal lation to interrupt power to L and N electric power lines It shall be in close proximity to the equipment and within easy reach of the operator It shall be marked as the disconnecting device for the equipment gt 2 2 2 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 2 2 3 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 electri cal 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 ex tended up to 500 feet 150 meters To extend a sensor Use a s
52. e reading of their assigned temperature probes sec 4 7 3 This section explains how O 10V ventilation outputs work 0 10V ventilation outputs start at their mini mum intensity when the average temperature of their probes reaches the start temperature They increase in intensity as the tempera ture increases 0 10 outputs reach their maximum intensity when the temperature rises to the Maximum Temperature parameter setting 0 10V Ventilation Intensity Stop T Start T Max To of 0 10 output probes 0 10V Mode Automatic Manual You can manually control the intensity of a 0 10V output by using the manual control mode While this mode is used the control ler stops controlling the output and lets you choose the intensity of the output 18 EXPERT VT110 15 1 Select START STOP TEMPS 4 0 10V Outputs Select the desired 0 10 Output This menu is accessible ifa 0 10V output is enabled sec 4 5 Start Temp 75 0 F Min 10 Max 100 Max Output at 72 5 Stop at 70 0 2 Set the following parameters Start temperature Set the start tempera ture to the desired value Minimum amp max speeds Set the minimum and maximum speeds of the 0 10 output The maximum speed must be greater than the minimum speed Maximum output at Set the temperature at which the output reaches its maximum speed this parameter must be set to a greater value t
53. eached the controller keeps using the speed associated to that day Min Ventilation Curve 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 8 10 11 12 DAYS Notes Certain restrictions apply to reduce the risk of errors 1 The highest possible day number is 450 2 Decreasing day numbers is not allowed 3 Decreasing minimum speeds are not al lowed 4 All ten steps must be specified If you don t need 10 different steps repeat the last speed for each unnecessary step Note that the minimum ventilation curve must be turned off to adjust the curve steps fan speed amp days Use the down arrow key to scroll each point of the curve The curve status flashes on the display Press the Edit key then press the down arrow key to turn it Off 1 Select MINIMUM VENTILATION CURVE 1 Variable 1 or 2 Variable 2 2 Minimum Curve 2 Press the down arrow key once to select the first point of the curve Min Vent Settings Variable Output 1 Day Speed 20 em 3 Set the following parameters Day Set the day at which each step starts The day number refers to the animal age This parameter can only be modified while the curve is disabled Speed Assign a fan speed to each step of the curve This parameter can only be modified while the curve is disabled Status Once all 10 curve steps are defined press the down arrow key to select the curve status at the bottom of the screen and then se
54. ed 20 Curve stat off 2 If the temperature curve is ON the minimum fan speed as calculated by the curve is displayed Press the down arrow key and scroll the display until Curve Stat status flashes on screen Press the Edit key then press the down arrow key to disable the curve Press Edit once again to validate the new curve status Now that the curve is off follow the instructions below 3 Ifthe curve is OFF the minimum speed of variable output 1 flashes on the display Press the Edit key then use the arrow keys to adjust the minimum speed to the desired value Press the Edit key once again to validate EXPERT VT110 6 1 3 Min Vent Night Settings 1 Select USER 6 Day Night Day Night Settings Night SetPoint No Night Min Vent Yes DayTime 6 00 DayTime 6 00 NightTime 18 00 Min V1 10 Min V2 25 2 Set the following parameters Night Min Vent Select Yes to use differ ent minimum ventilation settings at night Min 1 2 Select the minimum ventilation night speed of each variable fan in 6 1 4 Min Ventilation Curve A curve is composed of 10 steps Each step specifies a day number and a minimum ven tilation speed for that day the day number refers to the animal age When the curve is activated the controller changes the mini mum ventilation speed every hour in a linear fashion between consecutive steps of the curve When the last step is r
55. el ventilation reduces the ac tual temperature perceived by the animals Password protection A password can be enabled to restrict access to the setup func tions of the controller Backup battery A backup battery allows the unit to keep time in case of a power failure Overload and overvoltage protection Re settable 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 simu late 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 mount ing 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 2 2 Connections 2 2 1 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 b
56. eset is performed the inlet to 20 EXPERT 110 rev 15 tally closes Once the actuator s position is reset the inlet returns to its previous position The Close pilot light of the inlet flashes while the controller closes the inlet 2 Reset toward the nearest position Open Close mode If the current inlet position is higher than 50 at the reset time the controller fully opens the inlet to reset the actuator s position if the current inlet position is lower than 50 the controller closes the inlet to perform the reset This way the inlet never closes when the room temperature already asks for a wide opening The Open or Close pilot light of the inlet flashes while the controller moves the inlet Make sure limit switches are located at both ends of the actuators when using this resetting method 1 Select INLET 4 Inlet Reset This menu is accessible if a timer based inlet is enabled section 4 5 4 Inlet Reset Inlet Auto Reset Reset Mode 1 Reset Now No Day Time 06 00 am Period 3 Delay 02 00 Disable If Out T Is Below 10 0 F 2 Set the following parameters Inlet reset mode Select the desired reset mode 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 Inlet reset now Select Yes to reset the a
57. ge Over opening bandwidth Refer to the Installation setup menu to enable the Over Opening function for the air inlets see section 4 5 Security function for potentiometer based inlets If the potentiometer is defective the controller will operate in security mode if the room temperature is 2 F 1 1 C above the set point the inlet opens according to the following cycle 5 seconds ON 120 seconds OFF If the room temperature is 2 F 1 1 C below the set point the inlet closes according to the same cycle Inlet Opening Over opening optional Last Stage opening Stage 3 opening Stage 2 max opening Stage 2 opening Stage1 opening Stage 1 min opening Min vent opening Min Vent Closed 6 3 2 Settings ES Inlet openings are defined as a percent age of their total opening time 1 Select INLET 1 Stage Opening This menu is accessible if the inlet is enabled section 4 5 Inlet Status Auto Position 0 LX est Motde 44 0 F Hysteresis 2 45 Closed 0 Min Vent 5 519 1 Min 5 Stage 2 20 Stage 8 0 Overopening settings Opening off Bandwidth 5 0 F Total open 2 00 Under Run T 2 sec Air Inlet Gradual or instant over opening optional Over opening Last Stage bandwidth starts Optional 2 Set the following parameters Position This is the current position of the air inlet This value canno
58. ge in use 4 7 4 2 Fan Stage Relays 1 Select RELAY SETTINGS 2 Fan Stages Select the desired fan stage 4 password is required to access this menu sec 4 2 Stage 1 Relays Variable 1 0 1 Variable 2 1 Relay 1 On 1 Relay 2 off 1 Timer 1 Relay 3 Relay 13 off 1 Relay 14 off 1 Time 15sec Off Time Osec 2 Put a check mark to identify the relay s used in the selected fan stage Variable Output Status 2 variable outputs can be used to provide variable speed ventila tion If they are used assign each of them to proper fan stages Var The variable fan output is assigned to the fan stage and operates in variable mode when the stage starts the variable fan starts running at its minimum intensity The fan intensity gradually increases as the room temperature increases On The variable fan output is assigned to the fan stage and operates in on off mode the fan runs at 100 when the fan stage is on and stops when the stage is off Off The variable output is not assigned If the last fan stage uses a variable output the output must use the on off operating mode Do not set the operat ing mode of the last fan stage to the variable mode Relay Status Put a check mark to assign a relay to the output or select Timer if load connected to the relay must run in timer mode Timer If timer based relays are assigned to some fan sta
59. ges set the On Time and the Off Time of the timer EXPERT VT110 4 7 4 3 Tunnel Curtain Relays Relays 7 8 and relays 13 14 have specially been designed to connect actuators When actuators are connected to these relays their open and close relays can never be activated at the same time 1 Select RELAY SETTINGS 3 Tunnel 1 Tunnel Open or 2 Tunnel Close 4 password is required to access this menu sec 4 2 This menu is accessible if the tunnel curtain is enabled sec 4 5 Tunnel Open Relay 0 1 12345678901234 2 Puta check mark to identify the relay used to open or to close the tunnel curtain 4 7 4 4 Inlet Relays Relays 7 8 and relays 13 14 have specially been designed to connect actuators When actuators are connected to these relays their open and close relays can never be activated at the same time 1 Select RELAY SETTINGS Inlet 1 Inlet Open or 2 Inlet Close 4 password is required to access this menu sec 4 2 This menu is accessible if the inlet is enabled sec 4 5 Inlet Open Relay 0 1 12345678901234 2 Puta check mark identify the relay used to open or to close the air inlet 4 7 4 5 Stir Fan Relays 1 Select RELAY SETTINGS 5 Stir Fan 4 password is required to access this menu sec 4 2 This menu is accessible if the stir fan output is enabled sec
60. ght The night set point can be used to lower the target room temperature for instance The night set point is relative to the day set point which means that it is automatically adjusted when the day set point changes Set the night set point to the desired value Accessible if the night set point is enabled see section 4 7 5 Clean Mode Set Point Select what is the target room temperature while the controller operates in clean mode 1 Select SET POINT CURVE 2 Curve 2 Press the down arrow key once to select the first point of the curve Temperature Curve Day 1 Temp 78 0 F 3 Set the following parameters Day Set the day at which each step starts The day number refers to the animal age This parameter can only be modified while the curve is disabled Temp Assign a temperature set point to each step of the curve This parameter can only be modified while the curve is disabled Status Once all 10 curve steps are defined press the down arrow key to select the curve status at the bottom of the screen and then se lect Yes to enable the curve Once it is on the controller automatically adjusts the set point between consecutive points of the curve EXPERT 110 rev 15 13 EXPERT VT110 6 VENTILATION amp COOLING 6 1 Minimum Ventilation When the room temperature is below the set point the fans can operate according to a minimum ventilation cycle R
61. ght set point is enabled above a transition is made from one set point to the other Set this transition time to the desired value 12 EXPERT 110 rev 15 4 7 6 Clean Mode The clean mode is used to interrupt regular operations of the controller when the room is empty When this mode is enabled the con troller fully close the tunnel curtain adjusts the position of the air inlet and provides a minimum level of heat and ventilation op tional The controller also puts the animal age back to day Off fminimum ventilation cycles are used in clean mode the air inlet goes to its minimum position otherwise it closes fully Soaking Soaking cycles can be enabled when the controller enters in clean mode These cycles are used to activate soaking devices to clean the room while it is empty s 6 7 Minimum Ventilation in Clean Mode To en sure good air circulation minimum ventilation cycles can be activated while the controller operates in clean mode In this case the controller uses the same fans and settings as in regular minimum ventilation cycles This option is available if variable speed fans are used in minimum ventilation see sec 6 1 Low Temperature Alarm in Clean Mode The controller can sound an alarm if the temperature gets too low while it operates in clean mode Refer to chapter 10 to set this alarm limit 1 Select CLEAN MODE Clean Mode Set Point 45 0 F Status On Use Min Vent
62. han the start temperature Stop at This is the temperature below which the 0 10V output stops EXPERT VT110 6 3 Air inlets 6 3 1 Principle of Operation The controller can control the opening of 1 air inlets The opening of this device can either be defined by a potentiometer or with a timer Set the operating mode of the air inlet in the Installation Setup sec 4 5 When using the inlet output the user has to associate an inlet opening with the start up of each fan stage As the room temperature increases and new stages are activated the air inlet will open or close accordingly Inlet opening in minimum ventilation The inlet is at its Closed position during the Off Time portion of a minimum ventilation cycle and opens to its minimum ventilation position during the On Time Over opening of the air inlet A supplemen tary stage can be defined in order to continue opening the air inlet beyond the activation temperature of the last ventilation stage This over opening stage is used to direct the airflow more efficiently during periods of warm weather The air inlet can either reach its over opening position right away when the room tempera ture reaches a certain point or it can reach its over opening position gradually as the room temperature departs from the start tempera ture of the last fan stage In either case the inlet reaches its full over opening position at On T of the last fan sta
63. he inlet must reach its over opening position This parameter is acces sible if the over opening function is enabled in the Installation Setup see section 4 5 Total open Enter the exact time that is required to reach the actuator s maximum limit switch The controller will limit the open ing of the inlet according to this parameter value This parameter is accessible if the air inlet uses a timer Under Run Open Time for timer based inlets only When timer ends it may take a few seconds for the actuator to actually stop moving For this reason the controller can switch off the actuator s motor slightly before its time for the actuator to reach its exact moving time without exceeding it This parameter ranges from to seconds This parameter is only shown if the inlet uses a timer and it is only accessible with the factory password 6 3 3 Actuator Reset For timer based inlets only No reset can be made when the outside temperature falls to a user defined value This applies to automatic amp manual resets Resetting the actuator s position is used to clear accumulated time offsets caused by the frequent openings and closings of the inlet The controller resets the actuator s position at regular intervals to make sure the inlet position is always accurate This reset is performed automatically according to one of these two methods 1 Reset the minimum position only Close mode Each time a r
64. hielded cable of outside diameter between 0 245 and 0 260 in 6 22 and 6 60 mm the cable dimensions EXPERT VT110 15 5 EXPERT VT110 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 Defec tive sensors are identified in the Alarm menu Refer to chapter 10 for further information on the alarms 2 2 4 0 Output Connection It is recommended to use a 18 to 22 AWG wire to connect the devices to the 0 10V outputs This type of output can be used to connect various devices such as lights Menu select Main Menu buttons LCD Screen CURRENT CONDITIONS AMBIENT TEMPERATURE PROBE TEMPERATURES OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE RELATIVE HUMIDITY STATIC PRESSURE TIME amp DATE MIN VENTILATION CURVE HUMIDITY COMPENSATION MENU SELECT CLEAN MODE USER RELAY SETTINGS PROBE SETTINGS TEST MODE 6 EXPERT VT110 15 3 USER INTERFACE 3 1 Location of the Controls LCD Display The LCD display gives the current readings and displays the param eters when you select a function When the parameters for a given function cannot all be presented at once on the display arrows are
65. i Alarm Set the room temperature below and above which a temperature alarm sets off Critical Temperature Alarm Specify what is the absolute maximum temperature allowed in the house ranges from 0 5 above the house set point to 120 F 48 9 C Accessible if the outside temp sensor is enabled sec 4 7 1 Water Consumption Alarms Water 1 2 spill limit Specify the maximum amount of water that can be consumed 15 minute delay This parameter ranges from 1 to 10 000 liters 15 min This parameter is accessible if the water meter is enabled sec 4 7 1 Water 1 2 Hi Alarm Usage An alarm is set off if the water consumption measured by a water meter in the last 24 hours is too high compared to the consumption measured in the 24 hours that precede Set the high alarm limit of each water meter separately To disable this monitoring function decrease the parameter value until the word Off is displayed This parameter is accessible if the water meter is enabled sec 4 7 1 Refer to the previous section to get more information about this alarm limit 30 EXPERT 110 rev 15 Water 1 2 Lo Alarm Usage An alarm is set off if the water consumption measured by a water meter in the last 24 hours is too low compared to the consumption measured in the 24 hours that precede Set the low alarm limit of each water meter separately To disable this monitoring function decrease the parameter value until the w
66. ing output stops or select Off to disable this function Accessible if the mist shutoff compensation option is enabled at the beginning of this section Mist on Low RH Lo Set Point Set the humid ity level below which misting units start run ning in timer mode or select Off to disable this function Accessible if RH comp on Low RH levels is enabled at the beginning of this section On amp Off Times Set the On and Off Times of the misting timer EXPERT VT110 10 ALARMS When an alarm occurs the controller lights up the alarm pilot light and posts the alarm condition into the alarm log menu The fol lowing table gives a list of all possible alarm conditions Another alarm situation occurs when power to the controller fails In this case the alarm relay is activated When the alarm relay is activated the normally open contact e closes Low Temp Alarm Low temperature alarm High Temp Alarm High temperature alarm Low Pressure Low static pressure alarm Alarm High Pressure High static pressure alarm Alarm Probe 1 6 A temperature probe is Defect defective Outside Probe x Outside probe x is defec Defect tive Pot Inlet Defect The inlet is defective Water Spill Water consumption too high Lo Hi Water The water consumption of Usage the last 24h is too low or to high compared to the water consumption of the 24h that precede SP Probe Defect The static pressure sensor is
67. menu is accessible ifa 0 10V output is enabled sec 4 5 Start Temp 75 0 F Min 10 Max 100 Max Output at 72 5 Stop at 70 0 2 Set the following parameters Start temperature Set the start tempera ture to the desired value Minimum amp max speeds Set the minimum and maximum speeds of the 0 10 output The maximum speed must be greater than the minimum speed Maximum output at Set the temperature at which the output reaches its maximum speed this parameter must smaller than the start temperature Stop at This is the temperature below which the 0 10V output stops EXPERT VT110 8 CLOCK OUTPUTS The controller has 2 outputs to control various devices using the real time clock These clock output can use up to 24 timer cycles Refer to the Installation setup in section 4 5 to enable the desired number of cycles A clock output starts when the On Time of a timer is reached it either stops after a certain run time or at a certain time of day The fol lowing diagrams show both possibilities Time Clock Output Status Start Stop Mode Cycle Start Time Stop Time e g 8 e g 9IHOOAM Output Time Clock Start Run Mode Cycle Run Time e g 30m 15s Start Time e g 8h30AM 1 Select START STOP TEMPS 7 Clock outputs Clock 1 Mode 5 5 On 1 13 50 1 or Run Time Hour 0 0 0 Off 1 14
68. mposed of an On Time and of a Cycle Time The heaters run during the On Time and then stop until the end of the Cycle Time The Time por tion of this cycle increases as the RH level increases Output RH Heat Timer Status Time gt 4 Time 28 EXPERT 110 rev 15 2 High RH Comp on the Min Vent Speed The controller can compensate for a high hu midity levels by increasing the level of minimum ventilation As the RH level rises the controller increases the minimum ventilation speed to compensate for the change The maximum compensated speed is reached when the RH level is 10 above the RH set point RH Compensation on Minimum Ventilation Regular Speed Off RH Set Point 3 Mist Shutoff When the humidity level is too high the mist units are shut off to avoid increasing the humidity level any further This means that the cooling stage stops operating whenever the humidity level exceeds the mist shutoff limit The mist shutoff limit ranges from 20 to 100 Off of humidity 4 Low RH comp with mist outputs To compensate for low RH levels the controller can activate the misting output in timer mode The misting output starts when RH levels decrease below the Low RH Set Point 1 Select HUMIDITY COMPENS This menu is accessible if at least 1 RH compensa tion function is enabled sec 4 6 RH Compensation Min vent comp
69. n 6 2 3 0 Ventilation Outputs Gis 6 3 1 Principle of Operation 6 3 2 6 3 3 6 3 4 6 3 5 Opening Compensations 6 3 6 Static Pressure Set 6 4 Tunnel 6 52 a E e 6 6 Misting 22 2 6 7 7 aE O ONE 26 False Heating Stages ninaa 26 7 2 Heater soyni ea EENEN 26 8 CLOCK OUTPUTS 27 9 RH 28 10 a N 29 TOT Alarm LOG 29 10 2 Alarm Conditions sekirite i a 29 10 3 Alarm Setting Sina NN 30 11 MONITORING FUNCTIONS 31 11 1 Current CONGITIONS sre siao anne 31 11 2 C rent Set POINT a 31 11 3 Heater Run Time History 31 11 4 Water Consumption
70. n between stages and 2 Principle of operation 16 Settings 17 Variable fans Activation 8 Motor curve selection 8 Outside T compensation 8 Principle of operation 16 Variable fans assignment 10 Fan stages 0 10V fans Activation 8 Operation amp settings 18 Probe assignment 10 Settings 26 Feeders Activation 8 Run time history 31 G Gallons 7 H Heaters Activation 8 Operation amp Settings 26 Probe assignment 10 Relay assignment 10 RH compensation on heaters Principle of operation 28 Settings 28 Run time history 31 Heaters 0 10V output Activation 8 Operation amp Settings 26 Probe assignment 10 History menus 32 Humidity see Relative humidity I Inlets on off outputs Calibration Principle of operation 21 Principle of operation 19 Resetting the position 20 Settings 19 Inlets potentiometer based Activation 8 Pressure comp on opening 21 Probe assignment 10 Relay assignment 11 Inlets timer based Activation 8 Probe assignment 10 Relay assignment 11 Inputs Activation 9 List of available inputs 4 Installation setup 8 L LCD screen Contrast adjustment 7 Location 6 LEDs LED display Location 6 Output status LEDs Information on screen 8 Location 6 Meaning 6 Liters 7 M Marketed animals 33 Measuring units 7 Memory card 35 EXPERT VT110 rev 15 41 EXPERT VT110 Minimum ventilation Night ventilation Activation 12 Principle of operation 14 RH Compensation on min vent cycles Setti
71. ngs 28 Settings 14 Misting output Activation 8 Operation amp settings 25 Relay assignment 11 RH compensation on the mist output Settings 28 Mortality Entering new mortalities 33 Posting of mortalities 33 Motor curves Activation 8 Principle of operation 8 Mounting instructions 5 N Night see Day night O Outputs Activation 8 List of available outputs 4 Relay assignment Making the assignment 10 Outside T see Temperature Parameter adjustment 6 Password Entering changing the password 7 Probe Activation 9 Assignment 9 11 Probe sets Principle of operation 23 Probe assignment 10 Settings 23 R Relative humidity RH Current reading 31 History 32 Outside RH sensor History 32 RH Compensation Activation 9 Settings 28 RH sensor activation 9 RH set point 28 42 EXPERT VT110 rev 15 Relays Relay assignment 10 Timer relays Principle of operation 16 Timer settings 17 5 Safety backup see Memory card Screens LED amp LCD 6 Sensors Connection 5 Extension 5 see Probes Set points RH set point see Relative Humidity 28 Static Pressure set point see Static Pressure Temperature set points 13 Setup Installation 8 Simulation temperature 12 Soaking Activation 8 Operation amp settings 25 Relay assignment 11 Static pressure SP Compensation on the inlet opening 21 Current pressure level 31 Measuring units 7 Pressure alarms Principle of operation 29 Settings 30 Probe history 32
72. of variable outputs O to 2 outputs Number of clock outputs Enable the proper number of clock outputs 0 to 2 clock outputs Number of clock cycles If clock outputs are enabled select how many timer cycles are be ing used by each output 1 to 24 cycles 8 EXPERT 110 rev 15 0 10V Outputs Select the number of 0 10V outputs in use to 2 outputs 0 10V Output Signal Select the signal used by each 0 10V output O 10V or 10 OV 0 10V Output Use Select the function of each 0 10 output Ventilation or heating Use Inlet Select Yes to enable the air inlet Use Inlet with Select Pot if the inlet open ing is defined by a potentiometer or select Time to control it with a timer 7 15 param eter is accessible if the air inlet is enabled above Use OverOpening A supplementary stage can be defined in order to continue opening the air inlet beyond the activation tempera ture of the last ventilation stage This over opening stage is used to direct the airflow more efficiently during periods of warm weather Select Yes to enable the inlet over opening function or select No to disable it This parameter is accessible if the air inlet is enabled above Move in 1 Step The air inlet can either reach its over opening position instanta neously when the room temperature reaches a certain point or it can reach its over opening position gradually as the room temperature depar
73. ond set of probes Accessible if the second probe set is enabled in the installation menu see sec 4 5 3 Select what probe s are used to measure the average temperature in tunnel ventilation 10 EXPERT 110 15 4 7 4 Relay Assignment The 110 can control up to 14 ON OFF relay outputs and 2 variable outputs The mapping between the stages and the relays must be determined by the user ES Note that relay assignment can only be made by the installer sec 4 2 The relays with a mark below are assigned to the selected output Use the up and down arrow keys to scroll the display The first number above the relay numbers stands as the first number of the relay In the ex ample below relays 1 and 3 are assigned to Heater 1 Heater 1 Relays 0 1 12345678901234 p gt Pressing the down arrow key directly goes to the last relay and pressing the up arrow key returns to the first relay This makes it easier to step through the relays IZ template is available at the end of this manual to write down your selec tion of relays 4 7 4 1 Heater Relays 1 Select RELAY SETTINGS Select the desired heater stage 4 password is required to access this menu sec 4 2 Heater 1 Relays 0 1 12345678901234 y 2 Put check mark to identify the relay s used by the selected heating stage 3 Proceed in similar fashion to assign relays to each heating sta
74. ord Off is displayed This parameter is accessible if the water meter is enabled sec 4 7 1 Refer to the previous section to get more information about this alarm limit Disable Lo Hi Water If a high or low water consumption alarm is on select Yes to acknowledge the alarm condition Note that when a reset is made the controller needs 48 hours to gather new consumption data be fore it can start monitoring the high low water consumption alarms again no consumption alarms can happen by the end of this 48 hour delay This parameter is accessible if a high or a low water consumption alarm is on Static Pressure Alarm Limits Accessible if a SP probe is enabled sec 4 7 1 Low High Alarm Set the pressure levels below and above which a pressure alarm sets off If you want to disable the low pressure alarm condition decrease the low pressure value until the word Off is displayed Delay The high or low pressure condition must be maintained on this period of time before the controller triggers a pressure alarm Set the static pressure alarm delay to the desired value EXPERT VT110 11 MONITORING FUNC TIONS 11 1 Current Conditions The following menus give a quick view of the actual conditions in the barn as described below Ambient Temperature Select the AMBIENT TEMPERATURE menu with the menu selec tors The average room temperature of the activated probe is displayed Ambient
75. ow keys to scroll down the menu Information about the animal age and count is displayed Age amp Mortality Age 10days New Dead 0 Today s Dead 0 11 2 Current Set Point 1 Select SET POINT CURVE 1 Set Points Set Point Current 71 0 70 0 F Night 77 0 F The current set point is displayed 11 3 Heater Run Time History The controller keeps a daily heater run time log for the past 75 days 1 Select HEATERS FEEDERS Heater 1 Run Time 20XX 01 01 30min 2 Press the down arrow key once to look at the total run time of the output 3 Keep pressing on the down arrow key to scroll down the run time history of the output Resetting the run time of a feeder To reset the run time of a feeder select the following menus then follow the prompts on screen 1 Select HEATERS FEEDERS 5 Reset Run Time This menu is accessible if feeders are enabled s 4 5 2 Use the arrow keys to select the desired feeder Reset Feed Run Time Feeder 1 No Feeder 2 No Feeder 3 No 3 Press the Edit key then press the up arrow key to reset the total running time of the selected feeder Press the Edit key once again to validate The Yes answer switches to No once again this means the history has now been cleared EXPERT 110 15 91 EXPERT VT110 11 4 Water Consumption History The controller has
76. position Once the inlet is closed set the manual control switch to to stop the actuator This parameter is accessible if the inlet uses a potentiometer Now that the actuator is closed answer Yes to the Minimum parameter on screen Once the Yes answer is posted the controller shows the word Save for 5 seconds and then displays No again the minimum position has now been saved 3 Save maximum posi tion To calibrate the AUTO maximum position use close the Open manual con trol switch to fully open the inlet Once the maximum inlet opening is reached set the manual control switch to Off to stop the actuator Now that the actuator is closed answer Yes to the Minimum parameter on screen Once the Yes answer is posted the controller shows the word Save for 5 seconds and then displays No again the maximum position has now been saved 4 Once the calibration is completed set the manual nae control switch back to the QA Auto position to enable the automatic control of the inlet For best results make sure at least 72 inches 30 cm separates the minimum actuator s position from its maximum position 6 3 5 Opening Compensations Temperature Compensation The inlet temperature compensation is ex pressed as a percentage per degree difference between the average controller temperature and the average
77. probes that follow Use RH Select Yes if a humidity probe is connected to the controller Use Water Select Yes if a water meter is connected to the controller Use Outdoor Select Yes if an outside temperature probe is connected to the con troller Static pressure SP probe Select Yes if a static pressure sensor is connected to the controller 4 7 2 Water Meter Calibration This section shows how to set the flow per pulse of the water meter This rate can be adjusted from 1 to 100 liters or gallons per pulse 1 Select WATER 1 Water history Water Consumption Calib 1gal p Min 1 Max 100 2 Press the UP arrow key water flow per pulse is displayed This parameter is only accessible if the water meter is enabled in the Instal lation Setup see section 4 4 3 Set the water flow to the desired value 4 7 3 Probe Assignment This section explains how to assign tempera ture probes to some outputs of the controller and the probes used to measure the average temperature 4 7 3 1 Probes Room Temperature Most cooling outputs of the controller mist ing output fans stir fans etc operate according to the average temperature in the room The user must choose what tempera ture probes are used to measure this room temperature 1 Select AMBIENT TEMPERATURE Ambient Temperature Average 74 4 F Cur SetP 70 0 F
78. r a pass word The first two digit number flashes on the display Press the Edit key once then use the arrow keys to set the first number Press the right arrow key once The second two digit number flashes on the display Press the Edit then use the up and down arrow keys to set the second number Proceed in similar fashion to set the third two digit number Press the right arrow key one last time to validate the complete password If the password entered is incorrect an error message Wrong Password is displayed e Changing the Installer Password 1 Select USER 8 Password 2 Installer The installer password is required to acces this menu Installer Password code 1 6 code 2 1 code 3 0 2 Set the installer password as required 5 The password 1 2 3 is reserved for the user mode Do not use the same number sequence for the installer password eS Choose an easy to remember password and write it down in a safe place 4 3 Measuring Units 1 Select USER 4 Units Time Display 24H Temperature Water Lit Static Pressure WC 2 Set the following parameters Time display AM PM 24 hours Temperature units Celsius Deg C or Fahrenheit Deg Water Gallons Liters Static Pressure Inches of water WC or Pascal Pa 4 4 LCD Contrast The LCD screen contrast can be adjusted from 10 to 100 1 Select USE
79. r of feeders 0 12 3 4 Number of heater stages Number of fan stages Number of variable outputs Number of clock outputs Number of clock cycles Number of 0 10V outputs 0 10 output 1 Signal 0 10 output 2 Signal ee 2 ___Pot 0 10 output 1 utility 0 10 output 2 utility Use Inlet Inlet with Use OverOpening Yes Move in 1 Step Yes Use Tunnel Tunnel open as Use Cooling Use Stir Fans Use Soaking Yes Variable output 1 Minimum Speed Outdoor compensation on variable outputs Yes No To Variable output 1 Motor Curve Variable output 2 Minimum Speed Variable output 2 Motor Curve Digit display Stat Pressure SP __ Inlet 1 11 T amp SP amp 11 SP amp l1 8 PASSWORD sec 4 5 Installer password EXPERT VT110 14 4 Step by Step Guide You will find below the basic steps to start up your 110 controller Enter the Installer Password before proceeding 1 Connect the controller according to the wiring diagram enclosed with this manual 2 Turn the power ON 3 Enter the installer password see sec 4 2 4 Set the Date and Time see sec 4 1 5 Step through the 7 Installation menu from the USER main menu and answer all questions to customize the controller for your particular applications see sec 4 5 6 Step through the 3 Other Probes menu from the USER main menu and answer all questions to customize the controller for your needs see sec
80. re Alarms in Clean Mode The controller can monitor low temperature alarms when it is in clean mode If this alarm condition is used the controller sounds an alarm when the temperature falls below low alarm limit that is associated to the clean mode The low alarm limit used in clean mode is re lated to the clean mode set point this means the alarm limit is automatically adjusted when the clean mode set point changes Static Pressure Alarms The controller can sound an alarm when the static pressure SP level exceeds high or low pressure limits for a certain period of time Water Spill Alarm A water spill alarm sets off when the consump tion of a water meter exceeds its respective consumption limit This limit can ranges from O to 10 000 gallons or liters per 15 minutes Water Consumption Alarms When the percent difference in water consumption between the last 24 hour period and the pre vious 24 hour period is greater than a given maximum value an alarm is set off Water Consumption Time Previous 24h Last 24h Now The high and low water consumption alarm limits are defined as follows Case 1 If more water was consumed in the last 24 hours than in the 24 hours that precede the controller will determine how much more water was consumed and will convert this value in percent If the surplus in is higher than the High Alarm limit the controller will set off an alarm Last 24h Previous 24h x
81. t be modified Test mode This is the room temperature that is used in test mode This value can only be modified in the Zest Mode menu see section 4 17 7 Hysteresis When the actuator isn t moving minimum opening or closing command is necessary for the actuator to start moving This value is called the hysteresis and it can be adjusted from 1 to 15 seconds timer based inlet or from from 2 to 10 potenti ometer based inlets The hysteresis prevents the actuator from moving constantly Set it to the desired value Min Fan Speed Set the fan speed over which the inlet can start opening Closed This is the position of the air inlet during the Off Time portion of minimum ventilation cycles Set this position to the desired value Min Vent This is the position of the air inlet during the On Time portion of a minimum ventilation cycle EXPERT 110 rev 15 19 EXPERT VT110 Stage x min Assign an inlet opening in with the startup of each variable fan stage Stage x Assign an inlet opening in with each on off fan stage and with the end of each variable fan stage Over Opening Assign an inlet position to the over opening stage This parameter is ac cessible if the over opening function is enabled in the Installation Setup see section 4 5 Over Opening Bandwidth Specify the num ber of degrees above the start temperature of the last fan stage t
82. tality amp count 33 Starting anew group 33 B Backup Backup relay box 11 Backup see Memory card Buttons 6 Calibration Inlet calibration 21 Card Memory card 35 Celsius units 7 Clean mode Alarms 29 30 30 Clean mode set point 12 13 Operation amp settings 12 Clock Display AM PM or 24hours 7 Setting the time and date 7 Clock outputs ofcycles 8 Operation amp settings 27 Relay assignment 11 Compensation Outside T compensation Operation amp settings 17 18 see Temperature Configuration module see Memory Card Connections 5 6 Contrast LCD screen 7 Controller Features 4 Installation setup 8 Location of the controls 6 Mounting instructions 5 Safety backup see Memory card Technical specifications 34 Cooling output see Mist output Culled animals 33 Current conditions 31 Curves Min speed curve Principle of operation 15 Settings 15 Temperature curve Principle of operation 13 Settings 13 D Date 7 Day Night Day night times 12 Minimum ventilation at night 15 Night set point 13 Principle of operation 13 Settings 13 Night ventilation Activation 12 Display Red LED display Information on screen 8 Location 6 E Electrical specifications 34 F Fahrenheit units 7 Fan stages Activation 8 Minimum ventilation see Minimum ventilation Principle of operation 16 18 Relay assignment 10 Settings 17 18 Timer relays Principle of operation 16 Settings 10 Timer settings 17 Transitio
83. to ten categories and the controller has been programmed with a different motor curve for each of these cat egories To ensure that the controller supplies the correct voltages an appropriate curve must be selected according to the type of fan motors used The table on the back of the in stallation guide enclosed with your controller gives the motor curves used by the different type of fans Set this curve separately for each variable output in use Use Outdoor Temperature Compensation on Variable Stages 1 and 2 Select Yes to use the outside temperature compensation function to influence the bandwidth of vari able fan outputs This parameter is accessible if the outside temperature sensor is enabled see sec 4 7 1 Digit Display Select the information to be displayed on the red LED display average temperature SP static pressure T SP avg temperature amp static pressure 9 11 avg temperature amp inlet position SP I1 static pressure amp inlet position EXPERT VT110 4 6 RH Compensation Setup The controller offers different ways to com pensate for high and low relative humidity RH levels in the barn This section shows how to enable the desired RH compensation functions Refer to chapter 9 of this manual to get more information about each of these compensation methods 1 Select USER RH Compensation This menu is accessible if the humidity probe is enabled sec 4 7 1
84. ts from the start temperature of the last fan stage Select Yes to use the instant opening mode or select No to use the progressive opening mode Note that either case the inlet reaches its full over opening position at On T of the last fan stage Over Opening bandwidth see section 6 3 This parameter is accessible if the over opening function is enabled above Use Tunnel The controller can control one tunnel curtain output Select Yes to enable this output Tunnel Open As The controller can either display the tunnel openings as time values in seconds or as positions in Select the desired display mode Use Cooling The controller can control one cooling output Select Yes to enable this output Use Stir Fan The controller can control one stir fan output Select Yes to enable this output Use Soaking The controller can control one soaking output Select Yes to enable this output Variable Speed Fan Minimum Speed Set the absolute minimum fan speed of each variable fan outputs this speed does not ap ply to the minimum ventilation cycles This parameter is accessible if the variable outputs are enabled above Motor Curve The relationship between the voltage supplied to a motor and its operating speed is described by a motor curve This curve varies with the make and capacity of the motor The various motors available in the industry have been divided in
85. unning the fans even though ventilation is not required for reducing room temperature is useful to reduce humidity level and supply oxygen to the room It also prevents the fans from freezing in winter Minimum A Status Ventilation Timer Fan Status Time K Cycle Time Minimum ventilation cycles are ensured by the variable fan outputs The fan speed can automatically adjusted over time by using a curve see sec 6 1 4 The minimum ventilation curve must be turned off to adjust the minimum ventilation settings 14 EXPERT 110 rev 15 6 1 1 Min Vent Fan amp Timer This section explains how to use a variable fan output in minimum ventilation and how to set its minimum ventilation timer 1 Select MINIMUM VENTILATION CURVE 1 Variable 1 or 2 Variable 2 1 Timer Status 6 1 2 Min Vent Fan Speed 1 Select MINIMUM VENTILATION CURVE 1 Variable 1 or 2 Variable 2 2 Minimum Curve The minimum speed of variable output 1 is displayed Variable 1 Settings Current 20 Status On On Time 15 sec Cycle Time 120sec 2 Set the following parameters Status Select On for the variable output to be used in minimum ventilation On Time Cycle Time If the variable out put is used in minimum ventilation set its minimum ventilation timer properly On Time and Cycle Time Min Ventilation Variable Output 1 Spe

EXPERT VT110

Contents

Download Pdf Manuals

Related Search

Related Contents