GaiaMoto Programmable Differential Temperature Controller
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1. Grizzly Controls LLC www grizzlycontrols com GaiaMoto Differential Temperature Controller Manual GaiaMoto Programmable Differential Temperature Controller GalaMoto Programmable Differential Temperature Controller with Logging Capabilities Controls LLC ALARM wa 7 GC 4 v 7 USB P Alarm Port Buzzer sien MANUAL aan en wee Manual 3 a A O a rigger Multi Port Temp Contro ITER A Sa Q a OSMP SENSORS X 91 S7 PUR INPUT Si S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 EP AC DC BAT A dle 4 YANS 4s gt gt U U 7 Configurable Temp Sensor Inputs Power Inputs 4 Relay Outputs AC DC SA PTC 1K NTC 10K Type 2 3 PT1000 16 24 VAC or izl i Raw ADC Volts 12 30 VDC Grizzly Controls LLC www grizzlycontrols com What is a GaiaMoto Gaia The perspective that all living and non living parts of the Earth function together to maintain an environment suitable for life Moto To motorize or control with motors Gaia Moto A programmable multifunction temperature controller founded on the principles of sustainable life optimized to harvest and measure solar and other renewable energy resources www grizzlycontrols com Revision 1 6 1 ye Grizzly Controls LLC www grizzlycontrols com GaiaMoto Differential Temperature Controller Manual Table of Contents GaiaMoto Programmable Differential Temperature Controller ccccccsseccecsssececeesececeeeeceeseesecesseseceeeenes 1 WV 1S i M2. For One shot On Modes One shot On Duration Seconds can be selected 1 29999 For Sequence Delay Mode Sequence Delay Seconds can be selected 1 29999 For Normal Mode Minimum On Seconds Minimum Off Seconds can be selected 0 29999 Invert Output ON OFF Control Rule Logic and Output Assignment Each output can be controlled by up to four selectable Rules combined with Logic Operators AND OR NAND NOR a de UE D e a SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Real Time Clock Time and Date Entry Temperature Units Selection C or F LCD Contrast 0 9 Low to High Audible Alarm Enable and assignment Logging Enable ON OFF Logging Period 10 9999 seconds Clear History YES NO Manual Pushbutton Timer One Shot Timer Timer Value in seconds 1 32767 Manual Pushbutton Output Control Selection eS ee eee STATUS DISPLAY 1 Input Sensors Current Values 2 Input Sensors High Low Values 3 Output Relay States 4 Relay ON OFF Hour Timers MOTOGUI Software The MotoGUI SW application runs on your PC and can be used to monitor and manage your GaiaMoto Controller save and load configurations check status and access logging data It makes configuring your GAIAMOTO 4 quick and easy Over a dozen sample Config files makes getting started a snap www grizzlycontrols com Revision 1 6 22 ep rizzly Controls LLC www grizzlycontrols com GaiaMoto Differential Temperature Controller Manual See the website for more information and Mot
3. LLC www grizzlucontrol com This application shows a differential mode being used to control a solar hot water heating system combined with a thermostat HEAT function being used to for HEAT call to deliver the hot water to a radiant floor heating loop www grizzlycontrols com Revision 1 6 11 S Grizzly Controls LLC www grizzlycontrols com GaiaMoto Differential Temperature Controller Manual Wood Boiler Stove Aqua stat Mode Application with Outdoor Reset Capability OTO GC 4 Temp Controller ej lelejej j l j j j j j j j Vor Outdoor Wood Boiler Shed ej j j j j j j Circulation Pump Provides wood stove boiler temperature control Can be used to S1 Wood Stove Temp S2 Outdoor Ambient S3 Indoor Temp for HEAT Call if desired or use your thermostat HEAT Call Can also use Outdoor Reset Mode for Boiler Temp Adj Home Heat Exchanger Loop Wood Boiler Stove Control Aqua stat Mode c LA RIZZLY control circulator pump as well Configurable HIGH LOW Limits HIGH LOW Differentials Can be used for other hydronic heating systems Conrrots LLC www grizzlucontrol com This shows an Aquastat control mode being used to control the wood stove blower and a water circulation pump for hot water distribution The controller can provide direct circulation control with a built in HEAT call if a temp sensor is provided at the location where heat is needed or can just be
4. Controller with Logging Capabilities e a am Port I R NOOO 7 Configurable Temp Sensor Inputs Power Inputs 4 Relay Outputs AC DC SA PTC 1K NTC 10K Type 2 3 PT1000 16 24 VAC or izzi Raw ADC Volts 12 30 VDC Grizzly Controls LLC www grizzlycontrols com www grizzlycontrols com Revision 1 6 ye Grizzly Controls LLC www grizzlycontrols com GaiaMoto Differential Temperature Controller Manual APPLICATIONS of GAIAMOTO Solar Hot Water Air Heating Differential Temperature Control Fully Configurable with DeltaT On Off HIGH LOW shutdown temperatures and freeze protection option Thermostat Heat Cool Control Fully Configurable thermostat with set point and dwell adjust Humidity Temperature Dew Point Voltage Alarm and Control THA Condensation Mitigation and Control Dew Point control Environmental Monitoring with Logging RH Monitoring and Alarming Server POP Alarm Controls with Logging Greenhouse Monitoring Greenhouse Control Control Cooling fans watering grow lighting freeze protection heating control and humidity control Time of Day Control Used in conjunction with other control rules provide two on and off time selections Use to constrain control rules to operate at only certain times of day or operate loads at certain times of day etc Aquastat Wood Stove Boiler Blower Circulator Control adjustable HI LO setpoints and differentials pushbut
5. put in series with a HEAT call thermostat already available Configurable HIGH and LOW set points HIGH and LOW differentials Outdoor Reset Control for the high set point can be used when S2 is used to monitor outdoor ambient temperature www grizzlycontrols com Revision 1 6 12 ye Grizzly Controls LLC INSTALLATION Always connect the power to the unit last Always disconnect power to the unit first before servicing or GaiaMoto Differential Temperature Controller Manual changing wiring It is important to remember that power from external power supplies may be present on the output contact even when the device is not powered since they are generated external to the device Ensure output wiring is powered down before working on First Connect Sensor Wiring Input Sensors Connect temperature sensors to any available S1 S7 input first If you need to extend the temperature sensor wiring use a twisted pair type wire like telephone line or Ethernet cable if available Generally extending sensor wiring up to 100 ft is ok and will not result in appreciable error Passive sensors have no polarity and can be connected in any orientation to a single input pair All inputs can be mapped in SW to any control rule input desired Do not bridge sensor inputs to multiple devices Sensors should only be tied to one controller at a time Second Connect Output Wiring Always disconnect and unplug all power wiring to load device before conn
6. 2 VDC or AC 16 24 VAC Control Rules Supports running up to 8 independent or logically combined control rules simultaneously All inputs are assignable to control rules All control rules are assignable to RELAY outputs as desired Supported Control Apps Differential Temperature Control Heat Cool Thermostat Outdoor Reset Time of Day Timer Cyclic Timer Differential Heat Cool Humidistat Dewstat Connectivity COMBICON 3 5MM screw terminals with removable plugs for all inputs outputs and power connections for ease of installation and maintenance Display amp HMI 2x16 LCD display with backlight 3 pushbuttons for operation configuration and status monitoring via the LCD display An audible alarm is available and configurable as well Manual Trigger Pushbutton Configurable function for restart or maintenance testing one shot timer for on demand override control of the output relays Temperature Data Logging 30K records capability with USB 2 0 VCOM port and MotoGUI software MotoGUI Configuration and Status Monitoring via USB port Supports configuration backup and restore capability simpler window configuration thru GUI and access logging data thru USB port Onboard Temp Relative Humidity RH Dew Point Input Voltage Sensors Can be used with control rules for humidistat dewstat Condensation Control voltage alarming www grizzlycontrols com Revision 1 6 4 Grizzly Controls LLC atit an aaia GaiaMoto Differe
7. 59 54 49 43 72 69 67 64 61 58 54 50 45 38 67 65 62 59 56 53 50 45 40 35 62 60 58 55 52 49 45 41 36 32 57 55 53 50 47 44 40 37 32 53 50 48 45 42 40 36 32 48 45 43 41 38 35 32 43 40 38 36 33 32 Ese Ese ee ee ee ee SaaS 23 a a a en el fe SaaS aa aah spas SS ws VIR eS si P Rio MINI 10 41 37 32 32 32 Basic Info For differential temperature mode if you select the freeze protect mode the controller will use the value you select for setpoint as the freeze protect trigger temperature In this case when the temperature goes below the setpoint temperature the rule wil be forced on The Low Shutdown temperature is compared to the input 1 selection normally the collector temp and when the input 1 goes below the low shutdown temp the rule is forced off This is normally used to keep the controller from operating when it s close to freeing vs the freeze protection which works exactly opposite www grizzlycontrols com Revision 1 6 27 W Grizzly Controls LLC www grizzlycontrols com GaiaMoto Differential Temperature Controller Manual The High Shutdown temperature is compared to the input 2 selection and is used to keep the hot water tank or room temp from going above the high shutdown It s used to set a high tank or room temperature When input 2 gt than the high
8. AC Voltage Onboard Sensor Pack TEMP RH DEWPOINT VIN Onboard Sensor Pack RH 11 89 3 RH Relative Humidity RH Sensor Temp Dew RH 0 10RH 90 100RH 7 RH Point VIN Measurement Set TEMP 10K NTC 20C 65C 3 typical DEWPOINT Dew point Temperature as Calculated based on TEMP and RH VIN Voltage Input after filtering 3 All have single point calibration available USB Type A Port Virtual COM Port via USB Used for extracting Logging data and to utilize Type A USB 2 0 Full Speed MotoGUI Software for Configuration and Status Virtual COM Port Monitoring of the Controller UART 19 200 8 n 1 www grizzlycontrols com Revision 1 6 24 rizzly Controls LLC www grizzlycontrols com GaiaMoto Differential Temperature Controller Manual Pushbutton Manual Override Restart Function Pushbutton Manual Override Restart HMI LCD Display and Pushbuttons Display Type Contrast Adjust Pushbuttons 1 Up Adjust current parameter to higher value 2 Down Adjust current parameter to lower value 3 ENTER Update current parameter and go to next parameter menu LED Indicators MANUAL PUSHBUTTON TRIGGER Optional Logging Specifications amp RTC Logging Data Output Format Logging Sampling Rates Logging Samples of all inputs and output states with time stamp Real Time Clock Logging Time Stamps 50ppm Environmental Specifications Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Relative H
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10. ble Input Sensor Set point Temperature Dwell Temperature 5 Heat Thermostat Selectable Input Sensor Set point Temperature Dwell Temperature Differential Heating Selectable Input 1 DEVICE to HEAT Input 2 Reference to HEAT from Delta On Delta Off High Shutdown Low Shutdown 7 Greater Than Generic A HEAT thermostat type rule used when an input is configured for something besides temperature ie RH Dew point Voltage RAW ADC etc to turn on when an input goes below the setpoint 8 Less Than Generic This is a COOL thermostat type rule used when inputs is configured for something besides temperature ie RH Dew point Voltage RAW ADC etc to turn on when an input goes above a configured setpoint 9 Cyclic Timer Selectable Cyclic On Time in seconds Selectable Off Time in seconds repeating www grizzlycontrols com Revision 1 6 21 Srizaly Controls LLC www grizzlycontrols com GaiaMoto Differential Temperature Controller Manual 10 Time of Day Two stage timer control that works like a simple mechanical timer with four independent on off setpoints 11 Outdoor Reset Control Used to control outdoor wood boilers Parameters Depending on the Rule Mode selected a subset of these parameters is configured OUTPUT CONFIGURATION The Output Config menu provides configuration for the following parameters For Selected Output OUT1 OUT4 Enable ON OFF Output Mode Normal One shot On Sequence Delay
11. ccccccnssssneccccccssnnssseeccececsenaasesaecccecsenaaseaeseceessonasseaececeessananseseceeeaseoas 24 ORDER O a se ccccccccccsnnsssseccccecsenassssecsccessenansesececcessenansesecsecessenanseeecseeessenansseeseees 26 WERGE o a O A 26 eo AHi o O O O e ee eeececcccsenasssseccceecseaassssecseeessenanseseceees 26 Appendix Dew Point Table Mies recresssrcrcsvsrescesestMmsscrcussrescansresvensrsencusarencaverenvensrsens 27 AP PCNCHREB RUSRBAIGMIEIMONS cMigesresccceresc cM scssarercsverescarersereses MMi crcasercenensrsercusarencavarenvensreans 27 Important Note We strive to provide accurate documentation and information However it is possible there are errors and mistakes in this document As such please use this information at your own risk We offer no guarantee of the completeness of the drawings and documentation herein We assume no liability for errors incomplete information or false information and any resulting damages www grizzlycontrols com Revision 1 6 3 ye Grizzly Controls LLC www grizzlycontrols com GaiaMoto Differential Temperature Controller Manual GaiaMoto Differential Temperature Controller Features Inputs Seven 7 temperature inputs 1 local temperature sensor on board Supports PTC 1K KTY 110 NTC 10K Type2 NTC 10K Type 3 PT1000 RAW ATOD VOLTS One point calibration on each input Outputs Four 4 dry relay contact outputs 120VAC 30VDC 5 amps breaking Power DC 10 3
12. e with water proof gasket for outdoor use Clear hinged plastic cover for viewing board when closed Cable glands are available for bring wires into enclosure thru a sealed fitting Includes a locking point on the enclosure Designed to meet NEMA 4X IP66 ratings UL Listed to UL 508A Type 1 2 4 4X 12 and 13 specifications File E352997 Silicone rubber gasket makes this ideal for outdoor use in a wide range of adverse conditions Durable impact resistant UV stabilized polycarbonate material with polished finish Stainless steel screws thread into brass inserts for cover on cover off applications Dimensions 5 9 x 5 9 x 3 54 in 0 80 Ibs Cable Glands are available for bringing wires into enclosure and maintain waterproof seal www grizzlycontrols com Revision 1 6 14 Grizzly Controls LLC www grizzlycontrols com GaiaMoto Differential Temperature Controller Manual Indoor Enclosure The indoor enclosure is low cost and has a grey cover There are two mounting flanges Comes with four PCB mounting screw and 4 screws for the cover e Dimensions 5 0 x 3 5 x 1 5 in 0 25 Ibs e Material Flame Retardant ABS UL94V 0 IN USA MADE zlu Controls LLC 2 f GU 4 v2 s gt ro ae 465i o a Fe wouww ww L an a Multi Port Temp Controller R AUX LHe gt at J af o Oza chat Aa l t o ENTE DOWN UP r o Q OMP SENSORS 91 S7 pub INPUTs 83206355 THHSCOUE Sane LeTe S q
13. ecting Use output fuses in line with each output load to protect end equipment and controller for shorts at the load Verify all wiring connections to load devices before powering any circuits Consult local code requirements and wiring requirements Third Connect Power to Power Input The GAIAMOTO 4 can accept both DC and low voltage AC power to power the unit Gaiamoto 4 Powering Options VDC 10VDC 30VDC Apply to DC input observe polarity markings on board VAC 16VAC 24VAC Apply to AC inputs Note If you using the same power supply for load devices do not use the power ground connection wire for the load return wire Always use separate wires for output load grounds and input power Battery Backup If using AC input power you may optionally connect a 12VDC battery to the DC input to provide a battery backup of the unit for allowing continued operation during AC power failures Verify your power supply meets the requirements with a meter before connecting to controller input It s good practice to use a switch and fuse to connect power to unit After applying power to the unit it will initialize and go thru a diagnostic and 30 second timeout commissioning phase before it begins running control loops and will enable any outputs www grizzlycontrols com Revision 1 6 13 Grizzly Controls LLC www grizzlycontrols com GaiaMoto Differential Temperature Controller Manual Outdoor Enclosure UL Listed Enclosur
14. he RH sensor Output 2 is the NTC 10K type 2 temp sensor See wiring diagrams in the installation section Sensor Adapter SA Solar Temp Use this adapter to read relative solar or light intensity for monitoring logging light incidence on the solar collector or just do day night detection Use the RAW ATOD input type for the SOLAR sensor The temp sensor is an NTC 10k type 2 sensor Output 1 is the solar sensor Output 2 is the NTC 10K type 2 temp sensor See wiring diagrams in the installation section www grizzlycontrols com Revision 1 6 23 rizzly Controls LLC www grizzlycontrols com GaiaMoto Differential Temperature Controller Manual HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS Power and Battery Backup Inputs Power Input AC or DC 12 30 0 VDC 0 2 Amps Max 16VAC 24VAC 0 2 Amps Max Battery Backup Input 9 32 0 VDC 0 2 Amps Max Input Power Voltage Monitor YES displayed and logged Power Consumption 1 0W max with all RELAY Outputs engaged Inputs Temperature Inputs S1 S7 Temperature Inputs S1 S7 Types Supported KTY81 110 PTC 1K 10K NTC Type2 10K NTC Type 3 PT1000 1K PTC VOLTS RH RAW ATOD TTL Software Selectable per Input Temperature Sensor Range 55F 250F 55C 140C depending on sensor Temperature Sensor Calibration 1 Point YES 0 99 adjustable Outputs Dry Relay Contract TYPE Normally OPEN OUT1 OUT4 Dry RELAY Contact Output OUT1 OUT4 5 Amp Continuous 30VDC Max DC Voltage 120VAC Max
15. ins for use with SA adapters Connection Points to use for SA Adaptor Outputs GAIAMOTO Differential Temp Controller 9 8 98 8 6 9 8 6 9 9 6 6 6 e 6 6 Connect SA Adaptor Outputs 1 or 2 to these pins only The other pins on Temp Inputs are grounds and will not work www grizzlycontrols com Revision 1 6 17 S Grizzly Controls LLC www grizzlycontrols com GaiaMoto Differential Temperature Controller Manual SA Adapter Board Connection Example Here is a diagram showing a SA Adapter being connect to GaiaMoto inputs S6 and S7 Please note you must use inputs pins shown on previous drawing for inputs only www grizzlycontrols com GALAMOTO Differential Temp Controller S 8 9 8 8 6 6 6 9 9 8 9 6 9 0 O SA Output 1 is connected to 7 input SA Output 2 is connected to 56 input 26 and 57 should be configured for RAW ATOD or VOLT input type Input 1 Connect to VDC 0 32VDC 4 A Dual Analog Input SA Ground Both inputs have polarity requirements Output 2 Input 2 Connectto VDC 0 32VDC Note SA Outputs can only connect to the Temp Input pins shown on the Gaiamoto SA Input pin diagram for proper operation www grizzlycontrols com Revision 1 6 18 we rizzly Garten LLC www grizzlycontrols com GaiaMoto Differential Temperature Controller Manual Wiring Diagrams SA Modules ee rizzly Controls LLC www grizzlycontrols com Input 1 Connect AC DC 12 120VAC 9 60VDC SA Dual OPTO SA Gr
16. l Temperature Controller Manual BE rizzly Emrais LLC www grizzlycontrols com SA RH Temp SA Ground Connect to DC BAT V pin on Gaiamoto Output 2 Connect to any input pin on Gaiamoto Output 1 Connect to any input pin on Gaiamoto SA Power Connect to EP pin on Gaiamoto SA RH Temp This module contains an RH relative humidity sensor and a NTC 10k type 2 temperature sensor The RH sensor reading is presented on the Output 1 pin The NTC 10k type 2 reading is presented on the Output 2 pin For proper operation you must config the Controller inputs for RH and NTC 10k Type 2 respectively All sensors are onboard this module SE rizzly Eonia LLC www grizzlycontrols com SA Solar Temp SA Ground Connect to DC BAT V pin on Gaiamoto Output 2 Connect to any input pin on Gaiamoto Output 1 Connect to any input pin on Gaiamoto SA Power Connect to EP pin on Gaiamoto SA Solar Temp This module contains an photodiode solar intensity sensor and a NTC 10k type 2 temperature sensor The photodiode sensor reading is presented on the Output 1 pin The NTC 10k type 2 reading is presented on the Output 2 pin For proper operation you must config the Controller inputs for ADC RAW and NTC 10k Type 2 respectively All sensors are onboard this module The output of the photodiode is just a voltage proportional to the light incident on the surface of the sensor It is sensitive to angle of incide
17. m m om om tp or i T ram pd l kts fias ias a s ST as Re os Lo Cable Glands Info Several standard cable glands are available to bring cables into the enclosure that maintains waterproof features of outdoor enclosures Choose the correct size for the wire you are bringing into the enclosure CABLE RANGE MOUNTING HOL DIA D IA www grizzlycontrols com Revision 1 6 15 Q 4 Grizzly Controls LLC www grizzlycontrols com GaiaMoto Differential Temperature Controller Manual GaiaMoto Board Dimensions for Mounting Here are the basic dimensions for the GaiaMoto Quad Temperature Controller 3 92 CE uvwgrizzlycontrol com Grizzly Controls LLC ALARM GC 2 GC 4 v2 T BL1 f N i 7 Buz J w k g a tg MANUAL Z Anil EDIE wa RNO 2 0 0O 1 NO gt TRIGGER To OUT1 OUT2 OUTS OUT4 NO a N 1 DOWN g y g O TEMP SENSORS S157 PWR INPUT ee s1 52 S3 S4 sb S S7 EP AC PC BAT at N Ole CNE N am Some N 482 l U U www grizzlycontrols com Revision 1 6 16 S Grizzly Controls LLC ee eee GaiaMoto Differential Temperature Controller Manual GaiaMoto SA Input Pins for SA Modules The GaiaMoto temperature inputs each have a reference ground and a signal input pin For proper operation of SA Modules you must connect the SA Outputs to the correct pins on the controller See diagram show correct input p
18. nce of the light www grizzlycontrols com Revision 1 6 20 ep rizzly Controls LLC www grizzlycontrols com CONFIGURATION GaiaMoto Differential Temperature Controller Manual USING THE PUSHBUTTONS AND DISPLAY GaiaMoto can be configured thru the three pushbuttons located directly below the LCD display The UP button is used to scroll UP thru the current menu options or when configuring a parameter adjust that parameter up The DOWN pushbutton is used to adjust in the other directions To save or select a displayed option or parameter press the OK NEXT pushbutton INPUT CONFIGURATION The Input Config menu provides configuration for the following parameters For Selected S1 S7 inputs Enable ON OFF 2 Sensor Type Select from the following options PTC 1K NTC 10K Type 2 or 3 PT1000 Volts 0 3 3VDC Relative Humidity with SA RH adapter RAW ATOD 0 998 Logic Open Collector TTL Levels 0 3 3VDC 0 100 3 Sensor Averaging 1 8 16 Calibrate 99 0 99 RULES CONFIGURATION For any selected Rule 1 8 Rule Modes Each of the 8 rules can be configured in any mode shown below Force Off Rule output is always O OFF 2 Force On Rule output is always 1 ON 3 Differential Temp Selectable Input Sensors Input1 is Collector Input2 is Tank DeltaT On DeltaT Off High Temp Shutdown for Input2 Low Temp Shutdown Temp Input 1 Freeze Protection Enable or Disable Cool Thermostat Selecta
19. ntial Temperature Controller Manual GENERAL DESCRIPTION The GaiaMoto Quad Temperature Controller is a sophisticated four output temperature controller with the ability to run 8 configurable control applications simultaneously These control applications can be combined to make more sophisticated temperature control solutions It has seven 7 configurable inputs that support many common temperature sensors to make it extremely flexible and simple to retrofit older temperature controllers The GaiaMoto can be powered from either low voltage DC 10 30VDC or low voltage AC 16 24VAC Using MotoGUI a free Windows GUI Graphical User Interface program configuration and monitoring of the controller is extremely easy and quick MotoGUI Software comes with many sample configurations for common temperature control applications to get you up and running quickly and easily An onboard USB port and included cable allow connecting to a PC for configuring monitoring and getting logging data You can also configure the controller from the board using the pushbutton interface and LCD display as well as monitoring the temperature inputs and outputs states The GaiaMoto has four independent output relays that can switch either DC or AC loads based on their assignment to control rules that you configure The GaiaMoto has logging capability with programmable sampling rate and storage for 30K records GaiaMoto Programmable Differential Temperature
20. oGUI documentation www grizzlycontrols com Sensor Adapter Boards Sensor adapter boards are optional interface boards you can use to interface different types of signal besides temperature sensors to GaiaMoto The available types and descriptions are below Sensor Adapter SA Dual OPTO Use this adapter to sense two voltage signals from 10VDC to 120VAC and detect when they are present Allows you to read them and connect the outputs of the Dual OPTO to any of the 7 GaiaMoto inputs and then control rules or just log there state These are inputs are optically isolated from the outputs and have no polarity requirements on the inputs See wiring diagrams in the installation section Sensor Adapter SA Dual Analog Input Use this adapter to read two DC voltages in the range 0 32VDC Connect the outputs to any GaiaMoto input configured for RAW ATOD and they are converted to 10 bit values In voltage mode they are converted to numbers 0 330 representing values 0 0 33 0 volts You can log this data or control rules with it See wiring diagrams in the installation section Sensor Adapter SA Relative Humidity RH Temp Use this adapter to remotely measure Relative Humidity and temperature up to 100ft from the GaiaMoto controller Connect the outputs to any of the GaiaMoto s 7 inputs The RH is spec d the same as the RH sensor on GaiaMoto You can log this data or control rules with it The temp sensor is an NTC 10k type 2 sensor Output 1 is t
21. ound Connect to DC BAT V pin on Gaiamoto Both inputs have no polarity requirements Output 2 Connect to any input pin on Gaiamoto inputs are isolated from output Output 1 Connect to any input pin on Gaiamoto SA Power Connect to EP pin on Gaiamoto Input 2 Connect AC DC 12 120VAC 9 60VDC SA Dual OPTO Module This module detects presence of voltage The associated output goes low 0 VDC when voltage present it goes high 3 3VDC when no voltage is present Use with input type volts RAW ADC or logic or logic TTL to control rules as desired Can use to detect both AC and DC voltages Inputs have no polarity requirements Sg rizzly Controls LLC www grizzlycontrols com Input 1 Connect to VDC 0 32VDC n 1 SA Dual Analog Input SA Ground Connect to DC BAT V pin on Gaiamoto Both inputs have polarity requirements Output 2 Connect to any input pin on Gaiamoto Output 1 Connect to any input pin on Gaiamoto SA Power Connect to EP pin on Gaiamoto Input 2 Connectto VDC 0 32VDC SA Dual Analog Input Module This module allows the controller to read the input voltages from 0 32VDC and output a voltage from 0 3 2VDC Output Input 10 Use with input type volts RAW ADC or logic or logic TTL to control rules as desired Inputs have polarity requirements www grizzlycontrols com Revision 1 6 we rizzly psn dee LLC www grizzlycontrols com GaiaMoto Differentia
22. plication that compares the attic temperature and the outdoor ambient temperature www grizzlycontrols com Revision 1 6 9 M Srizaly Controls LLC www grizzlycontrols com GaiaMoto Differential Temperature Controller Manual Greenhouse Control Example GAIAMOTO GC 4 Temp Controller ejeje jejejejejejejej j ejej jej f ejejejejejejeje Control Cooling Fans with Thermostat i Control watering with multiple Time of Day Control Control Lights with multiple Time of lt m Control Heaters for Day Control Se Freeze Protect Can also control humidity with on board RH sensor CONTROLS LLC Greenhouse Control Application www grizzlycontrol com In this example a GaiaMoto is used to control a cooling fan automatic watering system based on time of day with multiple time and duration selections per output automatic grow light control similarly and freeze protection heater control The onboard RH sensor option can also be used to control humidity in the greenhouse if desired as well www grizzlycontrols com Revision 1 6 10 S Grizzly Controls LLC www grizzlycontrols com GaiaMoto Differential Temperature Controller Manual Differential Solar Water Heating and Radiant Floor Thermostat Control Applications GAIAMOTO GC 4 Temp Controller Sle e elele e elejejejelelejeje __ jelejejeje e e o Radiant Floor Differential Solar Hot Water Heating Second cy HEAT Thermostat A RIZZLY CONTROLS
23. s mode delta OFF must be greater than delta ON value if Input 1 lt Low Shutdown or Input 2 gt High Shutdown Rule OFF else if Input 1 gt Input 2 Delta Off Rule OFF else if Input 1 lt Input 2 Delta On Rule ON else DO NOTHING 7 Differential Generic Use operating on things besides temperature if Input 1 lt Low Shutdown or Input 2 gt High Shutdown Rule OFF else if Input 1 gt Input 2 Delta On Rule ON else if Input 1 lt Input 2 Delta Off Rule OFF else DO NOTHING 8 Greater Than Generic Use operating on things besides temperature If Input 1 lt Setpoint Rule ON else if Input 1 gt Setpoint Delta Off Rule OFF 8 Less Than Generic Use operating on things besides temperature If Input 1 gt Setpoint Rule ON else if Input 1 lt Setpoint Delta Off Rule OFF www grizzlycontrols com Revision 1 6 29 ye Grizzly Controls LLC www grizzlycontrols com 9 Cyclic Timer Start For Cyclic On Time seconds Rule ON For Cyclic Off Time seconds Rule OFF GOTO Start 10 TOD Timer If System Time TOD 1 ON Time Rule ON else if System Time TOD 1 OFF Time Rule OFF else if System Time TOD 2 On Time Rule ON else if System Time TOD 2 OFF Time Rule OFF 10 Outdoor Reset Control For outdoor reset control mode the low shutdown and high shutdown define the minimum and maximum the reset control temp can
24. shutdown the rule is forced off If neither freeze protect or the low and high shutdown temps are exceeded then the controller will compare the input and input 2 values together with the delta On delta Off values to control the rule If Input 1 selection gt input 2 selection Delta On the rule is ON If input 1 selection lt input 2 selection Delta Off the rule is OFF Note Delta On must be greater than Delta Off If Freeze Protection ON and Input 1 lt Setpoint Rule ON else if Input 1 lt Low Shutdown or Input 2 gt High Shutdown Rule OFF else if Input 1 gt Input 2 Delta On Rule ON else if Input 1 lt Input 2 Delta Off Rule OFF else DO NOTHING 4 Cool Thermostat If Input 1 gt Setpoint Rule ON else if Input 1 lt Setpoint Delta Off Rule OFF 5 Heat Thermostat If Input 1 lt Setpoint Rule ON else if Input 1 gt Setpoint Delta Off Rule OFF 5 Differential HEAT COOL This is for keeping an offset temp between two inputs www grizzlycontrols com Revision 1 6 28 W Grizzly Controls LLC www grizzlycontrols com GaiaMoto Differential Temperature Controller Manual This mode is for heating and maintaining a differential above another input or below another input depending on how they are connected The controller will turn the rule ON when Input 1 lt Input 2 delta ON value and turn the rule off when Input 1 gt Input2 delta OFF Note In thi
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26. stem performance www grizzlycontrols com Revision 1 6 S Srizzly Controls LLC www grizzlycontrols com GaiaMoto Differential Temperature Controller Manual Dual Differential Temperature Control Example GAIAMOTO GC 4 Temp Controller S SlElSlelele Se elejeje e s eje __ eje ejele e S o TR g ORT LJ S1 TANK BUFFER TANK Solar Hot Water Heating Second Buffer Store Control D Grizziy CONTROLS LLC www qgrizzlycontrol com In this example dual differential control applications are run to control a solar hot water heating system and manage a secondary buffer tank heat exchanger pump Additional temp sensors can be used for monitoring other system components or ambient conditions www grizzlycontrols com Revision 1 6 8 S Grizzly Controls LLC www grizzlycontrols com GaiaMoto Differential Temperature Controller Manual Differential Temperature Control Application for Solar Pool Heating Example GAIAMOTO GC 4 Temp Controller ejejejejejej ej jej j j ejej jej efej jejejejejejo Differential Solar Pool Heating and Cool c Thermostat or Differential Attic Cooling RIZZLY CONTROLS LLC www grizzlycontrol com This is an example of running a differential solar hot water application and a cool thermostat application on two different independent systems The attic fan control can be provisioned as a cool thermostat application or it could be controlled with a differential control ap
27. ton manual restart timer with configurable timeout is included can use Outdoor RESET for either HI LO control Temperature Rel Humidity Dew point Voltage Data Logging For measuring and logging system performance configurable logging times 30K records Configurable Logic Rules Combination of Control Apps with logical AND OR function capability for your own unique control requirements www grizzlycontrols com Revision 1 6 6 8 Grizzly Controls LLC www grizzlycontrols com GaiaMoto Differential Temperature Controller Manual Application Example Diagrams Simple Differential Temperature Control Example GAIAMOTO GC 4 Temp Controller j jej j j j j j j j j j f j j j j j j j Standard Solar Hot Water i p Heating using Differential v RIZZLY Temperature Control Mode e CONTROLS Rae www grizzlycontrol com This control application is used to control a variety of heating and cooling applications including Solar Hot Water Heating Solar Air Heating Buffer Tank equalization Solar Pool Heating Attic Cooling Root Cellar Cooling Tank Cooling and other temperature control needs where a differential temperature is used to control heat transfer of some kind This application includes configurable DeltaT on and off settings both High Temp and Low Temp Shutdown settings and freeze protection selectable The logging capability of the controller can be used to monitor and measure sy
28. umidity Screw Terminal Specifications Force any output ON with configurable one shot timer function for wood stove restart other manual start stop requirements with programmable timer duration 0 32K seconds 2x16 Backlit LCD Display Via System Config menu 0 9 Light gt Dark Used to configure all controller parameters and adjust settings Configuration and status monitoring can also be handled via the optional USB Interface and BearWare GUI Software GREEN MANUAL ACTION ACTIVE OFF IDLE Comma Delimited csv file 10 seconds 32 767 seconds 30K records YES 40C 65C 40C 85C 5 95 non condensing Wire Gauge 16 26 AWG Current 5A Voltage 300V www grizzlycontrols com Revision 1 6 25 S Grizzly Controls LLC www grizzlycontrols com GaiaMoto Differential Temperature Controller Manual ORDERING INFORMATION See www grizzlycontrols com for ordering information and pricing WARRANTY The GaiaMoto Quad temperature controller comes with a 3 year warrantee Contact Grizzly Controls by email for warrantee service After the warrantee period repair service is available for a nominal fee Warrantee is null and void if the unit has been modified in any way COPYRIGHT MotoGUI and GaiaMoto 2014 Grizzly Controls LLC Copyright 2014 by Grizzly Controls LLC All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced distributed or transmitted in any form or by an
29. vary Adjust the slope value to adjust how fast the reset control temperature setting is adjusted Basic operation is that when the input 2 temperature gets colder the reset control GaiaMoto Differential Temperature Controller Manual temperature gets higher The idea is to reduce the boiler temperature lower when it s warmer but increase it when it s colder outside Input 1 is the boiler temperature input 2 is the ambient temperature Reset Control Temp 70 Reset Control Slope 10 70 Input 2 Outdoor Ambient If Reset Control Temp lt Low Shutdown Reset Control Temp Low Shutdown If Reset Control Temp gt High Shutdown Reset Control Temp High Shutdown If Input 1 lt Reset Control Temp Rule ON else if Input 1 gt Reset Control Temp Delta Off Rule OFF www grizzlycontrols com Revision 1 6 30
30. y means including photocopying recording or other electronic or mechanical methods without the prior written permission of the publisher except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical reviews and certain other noncommercial uses permitted by copyright law For permission requests email us brian grizzlycontrols com You may also write us at Grizzly Controls LLC Attn Brian Smith 5600 East Place Bartlesville OK 74006 www grizzlycontrols com www grizzlycontrols com Revision 1 6 26 S Srizely Controls LLC www grizzlycontrols com Appendix A Dew Point Table GaiaMoto Differential Temperature Controller Manual Dew Point is calculated based on the Relative Humidity and Air Temperature The onboard RH sensor and onboard local temp sensor are used to calculate the Dew Point Temperature Air 43 uv g g 110 esh ah o oo anh mn ah M ah ab S ook Oo uw anh oS soils j 8 nm Sess Sieisisgialiaisisisisisis Appendix B Rule Calculations The Rules calculate as defined below 1 Force OFF Rule OFF 2 Force ON Rule ON 3 Differential Temp Relative Humidity 65 60 55 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 95 93 90 87 84 80 76 72 65 60 91 88 85 83 80 76 72 67 62 55 86 84 81 78 75 71 67 63 58 52 81 79 76 73 70 67 63 59 54 48 76 74 74 68 65 62
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