Automatic Environment Control AEC
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1. A 7 Wiring diagrams and instructions for the different stages are located on the pages listed above First read the General Warnings and Mounting Instructions sections then follow the instructions given for each stage A 2 2002 12 16 Phason AEC 2 user manual General warnings BE SURE POWER IS OFF BEFORE DOING ANY WIRING Install all equipment according to the applicable local electrical codes Most variable speed fan motors draw more current at fractional speeds than at full speed Fan motor specifications show current draw at full speed The increase in current draw may be as much as two times the rated current Current over 12 5 Amps will cause overheating and eventual failure of the AEC 2 Please check current requirements for the fan motor by either measuring current draw at all speeds from idle to full speed or consult the dealer for information on the particular fan CAUTION Stages 1 and 2 are for control of shaded pole permanent split capacitor or universal motors only DO NOT mount power contactors inside the AEC 2 enclosure Power contactors create electrical noise which may cause the AEC 2 to work improperly Warning Phason controls are designed and manufactured to provide reliable performance but they are not guaranteed to be 100 free of defects Even reliable products may experience occasional failures and this possibility should be recognized by the User If Phason products are used in a life support ventilation sy2. Temperature Alert When the temperature rises to 78 F the Low Temp Alert will turn off At 80 F the Stage 1 fan will begin the Off Set Back OSB region The Stage 1 fan will run at full speed for three seconds and then slow down to the Minimum Ventilation setting When the temperature reaches 83 F Stage 3 heat will turn off At 85 F the Stage 1 P Band starts While the temperature rises in the P Band the Stage 1 fan will increase in speed At 88 F Stage 1 will reach full speed When the temperature rises to 90 F Stage 2 cool turns on When Stage 2 turns on Stage 1 will cut back in speed according to the Cutback Speed setting parameter 3 This will happed for any stage set for cooling operation As the temperature continues to rise the Stage 1 fan will start the P Band again The Stage 1 fan will increase in speed and reach full speed again at 93 F At 98 F the High Temperature Alert will turn on 16 2002 12 16 Phason AEC 2 user manual gt SET SET yA COOL E HEAT E cS ON GC FULL SPEED ne OFF sod Eike 5 0 ay O OFF H LA Aa a EP BAND 85 0 85 0 85 0 85 0 7 OFF O j NT Y 5 0 0 7 0 Zs CAEN CS GP Med FAN SPEED O 20 40 60 80 100 Figure 3 Cutback speed operation diagram 101404 rev 3 17 AEC 2 user manual Phason Parameter descriptions MAIN PARAMETERS 0 MEMORY PROTECTION On Off ensures parameters are not changed by accident Memory protect
3. 4 is set at 8 F the fan will idle when the temperature is between 72 F and 80 F but will be off below 72 F STAGE 1 P BAND 0 0 16 0 F 0 0 8 9 C The proportional band is a range of degrees above the Temp Set where the Stage 1 fan increases in speed proportionally to the temperature If Temp Set 1 is set to 80 F and Stage 1 P Band 5 is set at 5 F the variable speed fan will start to increase speed at 80 F and will be at full speed at 85 F The P Band will be restarted when a secondary cooling stage turns on STAGE 2 TURN ON 10 0 15 0 F 5 5 8 4 C OFF is the number of degrees above or below the Temp Set at which Stage 2 will turn on If the Temp Set 1 is set to 80 F and Stage 2 Turn On 6 is set to 5 F Stage 2 will turn on at 85 F The Stage 2 Operation 14 parameter regulates what mode Stage 2 operates in heat or cool STAGE 3 TURN ON 10 0 15 0 F 5 5 8 4 C OFF is the number of degrees above or below the Temp Set at which Stage 3 will turn on If the Temp Set 1 is set to 80 F and Stage 3 Turn On 7 is set to 5 F Stage 3 will turn on at 75 F The Stage 3 Operation 15 parameter regulates what mode Stage 3 operates in heat or cool 2002 12 16 Phason AEC 2 user manual ALERTS 8 LOW TEMPERATURE ALERT OFF 36 0 0 0 F 20 0 0 0 C is the number of degrees below the Temp Set that a low temperature alert will be generated A Lt This alert may be disabled by
4. Read the AEC 2 OPERATION section starting on page 14 a Select the most useful factory program see page 22 a Make changes to the program as desired see page 9 Q Mark the changes in the Blank Program Tables in Appendix D METHODS OF USE STEP 6 Q Read the METHODS OF USE section starting on page 23 101404 rev 3 3 AEC 2 user manual Phason AEC 2 electrical ratings KE ALARM RELAY UNFUSED m STAGE 2 RELAY UNFUSEDI STAGE 3 RELAY UNFUSED I r 115 230 VAC SWITCH FUSE ABC 15 IS AMP 250VAC NON TIME DELAY y y H ALARM pe A STAGE 2 STAGE d W WE ai NAAA ALERT RELAY STAGE 3 STAGE 2 VARIABLE SPEED TEMP SENSOR RATINGS MAXIMUM RATINGS MAXIMUM RATINGS MAXIMUM RATINGS Standard sensor 0 2 Amps 230 VAC 6 FLA at 230 VAC 6 FLA at 230 VAC 30 Feet long 0 4 Amps 24 VAC 6 FLA at 115 VAC 6 FLA at 115 VAC 12 5 FLA full load amps 2 Amps 30 Vdc for 360 Watts tungsten 360 Watts tungsten 115 or 230 VAC resistive loads NOTE This is not a wiring diagram All wiring diagrams are located in Appendix A 4 2002 12 16 Phason Equipment list AEC 2 user manual Variable Speed Stage 1 Make and Model of fan s Max Total Current Draw of fan s Maximum 12 5 FLA See the Warning section in Appendix A Operating Voltage Make and Model of fan heater ALARM yA SE SE eat Max Total Current Draw Operating Voltage Make and Mod
5. activated during most of the test procedure A EA In order to start the test procedure power to the AEC 2 must be E E 5 E A off Then while holding the UP and DOWN buttons in turn on the power The AEC 2 will start up in the test mode Prog Store Pam Retum Y Input test 1 Press the PROG button once The AEC 2 will display a number y 6 A This number should be between 100 0 and 125 0 Press the PROG button again and the AEC 2 will display the ACL temperature If the temperature displayed is not correct check if the sensor is installed properly Memory test 2 Press the STORE button The AEC 2 will display PASS if the D H 5 5 A factory programs are in memory It will display FAIL if the programs in memory have been changed in any way from the factory settings e Prog Store Parm Return See Reloading the Factory Programs under the Getting To Know The AEC 2 section in this user s guide to reload the factory programs B 2 2002 12 16 Phason AEC 2 user manual Display test 3 Press the PARM button to perform the display test The AEC H H H H A 2 will display 8888 and then will count from 0 to 9 on each digit After the display test is done the AEC 2 will flash t ds which stands Pres Store Pamm mees W for test display Variable stage test 4 Press the UP button once This will start the variable speed fan test The display should be E 5 D A flashing tSP1 and EF tSP1 means test variable I s
6. adjusting it to OFF 9 HIGH TEMPERATURE ALERT 0 0 36 0 F 0 0 20 05 OFF is the number of degrees above the Temp Set that a high temperature alert will be generated A Ht This alert may be disabled by adjusting it to OFF GENERAL PARAMETERS General parameters have one setting common to all programs When they are changed in one program they change in all of the programs 10 11 12 LOW POWER ALERT ON OFF When the line voltage drops below the proper operating level a low power alert will be displayed A LP This alert may be disabled by adjusting it to OFF When disabled the display will still flash A LP but the alert relay will not activate ALERT LATCHING ON OFF When this parameter is turned ON all alerts will be displayed on the AEC 2 and will continue to flash after the alert condition is gone They can be reset by pressing the RETURN button This feature is useful to keep track of the alerts that occur during times when the control is not being supervised For example in the morning the AEC 2 could be checked for alerts that occurred during the night and then the alerts could be cleared If this parameter is turned OFF the display will only show the alert when the condition is present When the alert condition is gone the alert will no longer be displayed VENTILATION ON OFF When this parameter is turned OFF the variable speed outputs and cooling stages are turned off completely and all alerts
7. damaged somewhere NOTE When a A Pd or a A PS alert occurs the heating and cooling stages will turn off and the variable stages will run at idle speed A PF The Power Failure alert appears when there has been an interruption in the power The control will continue operating properly and the alert can be cleared by pressing the RETURN button When this alert appears it indicates an internal error has occurred To clear this alert check through the parameters adjust and store the ones that are incorrect Next turn the power off and then back on and the alert will be cleared NOTE A parameter must be changed and stored and the power turned off and on before the alert will be cleared Another way to clear the alert is downloading the factory programs This will reset all the parameters to the factory settings and then they must be programmed to the desired settings again Consult your dealer or Phason for information to prevent this problem from happening again UoFF V FF is displayed when VENTILATION parameter 12 is turned OFF When this is displayed the variable speed stages and the cooling stages will be turned off The heating stage s will operate normally 101404 rev 3 25 AEC 2 user manual Phason Care and maintenance Moisture will not cause a problem with the control if the proper care is taken in installation The control s enclosure is made of fire retardant plastic and is sealed with a rub
8. must be turned off every time the parameters are edited The memory protect parameter cannot be stored and is turned on automatically when the control is returned to normal operation TEMPERATURE SET Start P Band 1 32 0 110 0 F 0 0 43 3 C is the target room temperature All differentials and alerts are referenced to this setting It is the starting point of the Stage 1 P Band parameter 6 STAGE 1 MINIMUM VENTILATION Minimum Idle 16 99 is the idle speed in of full power at which the Stage 1 fan will idle at It cannot be adjusted below the setting of the Minimum Idle 16 parameter CUTBACK SPEED Minimum Idle 16 99 is the speed in of full power that the Stage 1 fan will slow down to when a secondary cooling stage turns on It cannot be adjusted below the setting of the Minimum Idle 16 parameter When a secondary cooling stage turns on the Stage 1 fan will slow down to the Cutback Speed setting and then increase in speed as the temperature rises The Stage 1 fan will be at full speed again when the temperature has risen the amount of the P Band DIFFERENTIALS 4 18 STAGE 1 OFF SET BACK IDLE 20 0 0 0 F 11 1 0 0 C is a range of degrees below the Temp Set where the Stage 1 fan will be at idle speed and below this range the fan will be off Idle means the fan will run at the Min Vent setting at all temperatures below the Temp Set If Temp Set 1 is set to 80 F and Stage 1 Off Set Back
9. setting has been stored in memory If the PARM button is 5 E or A pressed before pressing STORE the next parameter will appear and the previous one will change back to its previous setting Prog Store Pam Rem W Continue through the parameter list by pressing the PARM button and making changes to the settings where needed Follow the same procedure shown in steps 4 to 6 above 7 To return to normal operation displaying of room temperature at any time press the RETURN button 1 5 In A When RETURN is pressed memory protect is automatically JU turned back on If a parameter has been changed but the value has not been stored pressing RETURN will change the Prog Store Parm Return parameter s setting to the last stored setting and then press RETURN again to return to normal operation NOTE If the AEC2 is left displaying a parameter it will revert back to normal operation in 1 minute automatically If STORE was not pressed the displayed parameter will change back to its previous value 10 2002 12 16 Phason AEC 2 user manual Setup parameters The setup parameters should be programmed when the installation has been completed to configure the AEC 2 and then generally the parameters do not need to be reprogrammed These parameters are different than the other parameters because they can have only one setting and cannot be edited in the normal way Each setup parameter setting is common to all programs Follow the instructions below to a
10. Automatic Environment Control AEC 2 user manual GES Za 3 Gd PHAS Wit STAGE ENV RONME A hop ENVIRONME x o ONTROL STAGE 3 AEC 2 el S e Phas n 2002 Phason Inc All rights reserved Printed in Canada 101404 Rev 3 2002 12 16 LIMITED WARRANTY This warranty applies only to the Automatic Environment Control AEC 2 If you need warranty service return the product and original proof of purchase to your dealer Phason Inc Phason warrants this product subject to the following terms and conditions This warranty is valid only to the original purchaser of the AEC 2 for two years from the manufacturing date The manufacturing date is stated in the first eight digits of the serial number in the form year month day Phason hereby warrants that should the AEC 2 fail because of improper workmanship Phason will repair the AEC 2 effecting all necessary parts replacements without charge for either parts or labor Conditions Installation must be done according to our enclosed installation instructions The AEC 2 must not have been previously altered modified or repaired by anyone other than Phason The AEC 2 must not have been involved in an accident misused abused or operated or installed contrary to the instructions in our user and or installation manuals Phason s opinion about these items is final The person requesting warranty service must be the original purchaser of th
11. EC 2 is capable of monitoring the temperature in four areas and operating accordingly to the average To take advantage of this option you must connect four temperature sensors to the unit To manually extend the sensor follow the instructions on page A 7 A The AEC 2 can operate with one or four probes connected A 6 Phason e GE HH D L CT 2002 12 16 Phason AEC 2 user manual Manually extending the sensor To extend the sensor use 2 wire 18 or 20 AWG jacketed cable To splice two wires together follow the steps below and refer to the diagram A Slide pieces of heat shrink tubing on the wire ends as shown B Strip the ends of wire and twist together C Using a soldering iron and solder connect the twisted wire ends together D Slide the heat shrink tubing over the soldered connection E Heat tubing with a hot air gun paint stripper F When finished the splice should be completely sealed NOTE If the unit operates erratically with the extended sensor try running the extended sensor on a different path or shortening it Check to be sure XE SCT P that the sensor cable is not run alongside other electrical wires or near electrical equipment When crossing electrical wires it is best to cross at 90 101404 rev 3 A 7 AEC 2 user manual Phason Alert siren installation E ee Connect alert to term
12. as ass INTE die DEEN 1 Temp Set Start P Band 95 90 85 so 72 70 65 60 2 3 CutbackSpeed 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 4 Stage 1 P Band 3 3 3 5 5 5 8 Stage2TumOn_______ 5 5 5 7 7 7 10 10 EE EME ES High Temp Alert 6 8 13 18 23 25 30 35 GN ER SSS SSS SS Er Table 2 Factory Programs un 22 2002 12 16 Phason AEC 2 user manual Methods of use Programs The AEC 2 has eight programs from which one can be selected as the operating program To take advantage of the programs adjust them for different climate settings They could be used for different kinds of livestock or used at different stages of maturity of the particular livestock Time is saved by simply changing the program instead of adjusting every parameter Remember to mark all changes to the programs in the Blank Program Tables in Appendix D to keep track of the settings 101404 rev 3 23 AEC 2 user manual Alert messages 24 Phason ALERT DESCRIPTION Err Error an incorrect key has been pressed A HE Alert High Temperature temperature is above the high temp alert setting D D D Kei Chr un DIT DIR D nm N CZ 0 Y Alert Low Temperature temperature is below the low temp alert setting Alert Low Power the line voltage is low Alert Probe Disconnect the temperature sensor is disconnected Alert Probe Short the tem
13. ber gasket The sensor entry is sealed with a liquid tight cable connector Caution should be taken when washing the room with a high pressure washer DO NOT direct a high pressure washer at the control In order to clean the control wipe it with a damp cloth A Be sure the power is off before cleaning to avoid electrical shock WARN ING MAINTENANCE e To prevent damage to the control after the first two weeks of operation remove the cover from the unit and check for moisture inside Be sure to turn off the power to the control before opening the cover e If moisture is present wipe it out with a dry cloth and check the cable entry points and rubber gasket for proper sealing e If the cable connectors are not sealing apply RTV or Silicon II sealant around the cable e WARNING If a sealant is used be aware that some silicone sealants release acetic acid while curing This can cause corrosion damage to the control Let silicone cure completely 1 to 3 days before closing the control or the control may be damaged and the warranty VOID e Check the control again after two weeks to ensure that it is properly sealed e The control should be opened and inspected once a year for moisture Proper care and maintenance will extend the life of the control 26 2002 12 16 Phason AEC 2 user manual Power factor correction Adjusting the P Band to correct for a particular power factor may improve your ventilation system s performance Po
14. ca Table of contents Features of the AR C 2 ER EE LEHRER Ian 1 Getting started a ue an serien ieh ai 2 ABC 2 electricalFaungs eek se EE ode 4 et t EE 5 Getting to know the EE 6 Definition E H Adjusting the ABC 2 niinen adi eee ade R Leelee Ee 8 Selecting a new operating program sise 8 Changing parameter Settings sisi 9 Setup parameters eege ee Eed 11 Prostamming Ups E 11 Reloading the factory programs u222u222rsnesnneennessnnesnnennnnensnnnnnensnnnnnennonnnnensnennn nen 13 ARE OP AUON EE 14 Factory program C Operation entiende dass 14 Cutback Speed ooo SE IE TO DU dial 16 Parameter GeScriptl OMS iii sica 18 Parameter ran ses ee a di 21 Factory programs a een Einnahmen 22 Methods of USE ax se Rain nike irren 23 Programs ante RE KEES HE baaa 23 Alert messages ias cada 24 Care and mamtendnce tit A ld 26 Power factor correction iii ica 27 Appendix A Wiring diagrams suisse A 1 Appendix B Self test procedure sise B 1 Appendix C Troubleshooting guide ss C 1 Appendix D Blank program tables oo eee see se se Ge GRA SA GR Re GR Re ee ee ee D 1 Phason AEC 2 user manual Features of the AEC 2 The Automatic Environment Control AEC 2 is a microprocessor based product designed to efficiently control the environment in livestock buildings It connects to a variable speed fan a combination of secondary fans and heaters and an alarm system When operating the AEC 2 measures and displays the room temp
15. ccess the setup parameters When the setup parameters have been programmed the blank program table in Appendix D should be filled in with the new settings for future reference It is important that the Configuration decal included with the AEC 2 is marked correctly and affixed to the side of the AEC 2 when the setup parameters have been programmed The Configuration decal provides a handy reference when you need to check the mode of operation of the staged outputs To Edit the Setup Parameters Press the PARM button once to enter the edit mode If you wish to edit the setup parameters you must turn off memory protect A N I A now See page 9 to turn off the memory protection D 1 Next press the PROG and PARM buttons simultaneously to access the setup parameters The Setup parameters can be adjusted as desired and stored in the same way the normal parameters can After the setup parameters have been changed and stored press the RETURN button to return to normal operation Prog Store Parm Return T Programming tips Scrolling Backwards im Ho il A When viewing or editing the parameters sometimes it is helpful to scroll backwards through the parameter list To do this press the PARM and UP buttons simultaneously Instead of the AEC 2 displaying the next parameter on the list it will display the previous parameter Prog Store Parm Return v 101404 rev 3 11 AEC 2 user manual Phason Selecting a Parameter to Edit Th
16. d while curing This can cause corrosion damage to the control Let silicone cure completely 1 to 3 days before closing the control or the control may be damaged and the warranty VOID A 4 2002 12 16 Phason AEC 2 user manual 230 VAC control and stage 1 y em ma Connect the power mains to the BLACK and WHITE wires Connect the variable speed fan to the BLUE and WHITE wires A Set voltage selector switch to the 230 VAC position Ti II D B Stage 1 fuse type 15 Amp 250 VAC it ceramic fuse VS Wire according to applicable local electrical codes WARN ING 115 VAC control and stage 1 Connect the power mains to the BLACK and WHITE wires E mn Connect the variable speed fan to the BLUE and WHITE wires J A Set voltage selector switch to the 115 VAC position B Stage 1 fuse type 15 Amp 250 VAC ceramic fuse Wire according to applicable local electrical codes 101404 rev 3 A 5 AEC 2 user manual Temperature sensor SENSOR Connect the sensor to terminals 4 and 5 A The temperature sensor can be extended if so desired An extended sensor can be ordered from PHASON To manually extend the sensor follow the instructions on page A 7 When installing the extended sensor do not run the cable next to other power cables and when crossing over other cables cross at 90 4 zone averaging SENSOR Connect the sensor to terminals 4 and 5 The A
17. dited step 1 may be skipped The parameters of the operating program will be displayed by default Press the PARM button once The first left most digit shows the program that is being edited The second digit indicates if the program is the operating Prog program An o means the program is the operating program a blank means it is not the operating program The two right most digits show the parameter number to be edited Press the UP or DOWN key to turn memory protect off The display will show Ao 0 and then FF indicating memory protect has been turned off The parameters can now be adjusted If memory protect is not turned off the parameters can only be viewed Attempting to adjust the parameters while memory protect is on will result in an Err message being displayed 101404 rev 3 A Pr a Store Parm Return v Ao U A Store Parm Return v oFF a Store Parm Return v AEC 2 user manual Phason 4 Press the PARM button to step through the parameter list Ho id A until the desired parameter is reached Refer to the front cover of the AEC 2 control or Table 1 on page 21 for the parameter list Prog Store Parm Return 5 Use the UP DOWN buttons to adjust the setting The parameter can be adjusted to any value with in the valid fe A range The ranges are shown on page 21 LL 6 Press STORE to save the setting in memory Prog Store Pam Rem W The display will show Stor for 1 second indicating the new
18. down the UP button and then press the DOWN Prog Store Pam ron WF button The setting will increase ten times faster To decrease the setting ten times faster hold down the DOWN button and then press the UP button 12 2002 12 16 Phason AEC 2 user manual Reloading the factory programs The factory programs can be reloaded if so desired to replace the existing programs If the existing programs are not operating properly or need to be changed back to the original factory programs follow the steps below to reload the factory programs When the factory programs are reloaded all of the existing programs including the setup parameters will be replaced The AEC 2 will begin with program A as the operating program The programs and most importantly the setup parameters will need to be reprogrammed for the equipment that is connected Pay close attention to the configuration of Stages 2 and 3 1 Turn off the power to the AEC 2 Stor A Prog Store Parm Return v 2 Hold down the PROG and STORE buttons 3 While holding the buttons down turn the power back on The display will flash Stor for two seconds and then the AEC 2 will be in the normal operating mode displaying the room temperature and a power failure alert 101404 rev 3 13 AEC 2 user manual Phason AEC 2 operation Factory program C operation Figure 2 shows the operation of each stage of the AEC 2 This particular diagram shows when the stages will turn on and off if t
19. e 1 Min Vent 2 and Cutback Idle 3 cannot be adjusted below this setting For example if it is programmed to 20 the Stage 1 Min Vent 2 parameter cannot be adjusted below 20 It is recommended that this parameter be programmed to correspond to the lowest speed at which the motor can still operate STAGE 1 POWER FACTOR COMPENSATION 0 5 2 5 This is set at the factory to 1 0 and should only be adjusted if the Stage 1 variable speed fan does not operate properly with the AEC 2 HYSTERESIS 0 5 2 5 F 0 3 1 4 C This is the number of degrees of difference between the turn on point and turn off point for all stages It is the number of degrees above the turn on point that a heating stage will turn off and the number of degrees below the turn on point that a cooling stage will turn off 2002 12 16 Phason AEC 2 user manual Parameter ranges PARAMETERS es mno AAA A 2 3 DIFFERENTIALS TT 3 5 7 PE A ENa DS 1 10 11 D SEE 13 031023 Table 1 Adjustable ranges of the parameters Kees DR EA 2 3 4 EER 6 EE 8 9 as 10 ES 12 18 101404 rev 3 21 AEC 2 user manual Phason Factory programs The AEC 2 is preprogrammed with the factory settings as shown below See the GETTING TO KNOW THE AEC 2 section for instructions for selecting a program Select the most useful program and make changes where necessary Ela Er hnn EE N MM ads Me Se OS MEE ME PEN oe
20. e AEC 2 and provide proof of purchase upon request All transportation charges for products submitted for warranty must be paid by the purchaser Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law no other warranties whether expressed or implied including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose shall apply to the AEC 2 Any implied warranties are excluded Phason is not liable for consequential damages caused by the AEC 2 Phason does not assume or authorize any representatives or other people to assume any obligations or liabilities other than those specifically stated in this warranty Phason reserves the right to improve or alter the AEC 2 without notice Service and technical support Your dealer will be happy to answer all technical questions that will help you use the AEC 2 Before contacting your dealer or Phason check the following Read this manual for information about the feature with which you are having trouble If you still have a problem with the AEC 2 collect the following information Model serial number A description of the problem My dealer s name How to contact my dealer Street PO Box City State Province Zip Postal Phone Fax E mail Web site 2 Terracon Place Phone 204 233 1400 Phas n Winnipeg Manitoba Fax 204 233 3252 Canada E mail support phason ca electronic control systems R2J 4G7 Web site www phason
21. e parameters are stored in a table in memory which is similar to the Factory Program Table on page 22 Any parameter in any program can be edited when memory protection has been turned off Follow these procedures when editing parameters to become more efficient To move down to the next parameter press the PARM button To move up or backwards to the previous parameter press the PARM and UP buttons simultaneously To move right press the PROG button until the desired program is displayed then press the PARM button once to edit the same parameter number that was being edited before To Move Button s y PARM 1 PARM and UP gt PROG An example where this method of programming is useful would be a situation where the temperature set point of each program needs to be changed This could be done by turning off memory protection and changing the temperature set point in the operating program the operating program is displayed with an o and the program name Then press the PROG button two times to edit the next program Press the PARM button and edit the parameter To continue to the next program press the PROG button two times again Remember that STORE must be pressed after each change to save the new setting in memory Fast Editing When editing the setting of a parameter by adjusting it up or down A hold down either button and then press the other one This will change the setting ten times faster If you want to increase the setting hold
22. el of fan heater VA GEN Si Max Total Current Draw Operating Voltage Alert Alert relay connected to ALAR A power contactor must be used if the maximum total current draw is greater than the maximum ratings of the internal relay See the maximum ratings section on page 4 101404 rev 3 AEC 2 user manual Phason Getting to know the AEC 2 PROGRAM button used to select the UP button used to increase the value of a desired operating program parameter STORE button used to save selected 2 programs and parameter settings in memory GO STAGE 1 indicator light 3 PARAMETER button used to scroll 9 STAGE 2 indicator light through the parameter list Digital display shows the temperature and settings 10 STAGE 3 indicator light 5 RETURN button used to return back to 11 Complete parameter list normal operation DOWN button used to decrease the value of a parameter 6 2002 12 16 Phason AEC 2 user manual Definition of terms NORMAL OPERATION The AEC 2 is in normal operation when it is displaying the room temperature PROGRAMS When alerts occur the display will alternately flash the alert message and the room temperature Programs consist of Main Differential Alerts and General parameters The AEC 2 has eight programs which can be selected and reprogrammed by the user OPERATING PROGRAM The AEC 2 operates according to the
23. enclosure for mounting cable connectors DO NOT make additional holes in the enclosure This should not be done and will void the warranty All wires should enter the enclosure through the electrical knockout holes provided and all grounds should be connected to the ground plate When installing a control close attention should be taken to route the wires inside the control away from the control s electronics so that wires are not draped across the components which may result in a part being broken or damaged which will affect the reliability of your control DO NOT mount the bottom enclosure rotated 180 which places the electric knockouts at the top of the enclosure This should not be done and may void warranty When this is done corrosion causing moisture is more likely to enter the control and wiring will be prone to contact with the electronic circuitry which may cause damage to components as stated above Grounding and sealing is Se p A Connect all ground wires to ground studs A Ue B Use 3 4 liquid tight wire connectors for large D A holes A Ho Hi qji C Use 1 2 liquid tight wire connectors for small ale holes 7 D Use RTV silicone or Silicon II sealant to seal cable entry points if liquid tight wire connectors are not used N If silicone is used be aware that some silicone sealants release acetic aci
24. erature While monitoring the temperature it controls the connected ventilation and heating equipment according to the programmed settings to keep the temperature at the desired point The program settings can be adjusted in order to change the turn on points and other parameters of the stages The following is a list of the standard features of the AEC 2 e Digital display of temperature alerts and settings e 8 programs with pre programmed factory settings which can be easily changed e A built in keyboard to allow easy adjustment of settings e 2 stages of user definable relay contacts to control secondary fans or heaters e A relay to signal high or low temperature power interruptions or low line voltage alerts e Internal memory is retained during power failures e 115 230 VAC operation 12 5 full load amps output for variable speed fan with RFI noise suppressor to eliminate radio and T V interference e 3 second full power turn on for variable speed output to minimize fan freeze up e Transient protected e Compact design 18cm 7 H x 23cm 9 W x 9 5cm 3 75 D e Non corrosive fire retardant enclosure e 2 year warranty e Extendable sensor 101404 rev 3 4 AEC 2 user manual Phason Getting started Congratulations on the purchase of your new AEC 2 environment control This manual has been prepared to help you get the utmost in satisfaction from your AEC 2 It contains detailed information regarding the installation and opera
25. erature Alert will turn on 14 2002 12 16 AEC 2 user manual Phason 509 LL LL O ON OFF a LU LU a un 2 LL Ra 85 0 85 OFF 0 FAN SPEEDX O 20 40 60 80 100 or EXAMPLE OF FACTORY PROGRAM Figure 2 Factory program C operation diagram 15 101404 rev 3 AEC 2 user manual Phason Cutback speed operation Figure 3 shows the operation of each stage of the AEC 2 This diagram is the same as the one shown in Figure 2 with one exception parameter 3 has been changed from 99 to 20 see the parameter settings below This change causes the speed of the Stage 1 fan to cutback when a ON OFF stage that is set to cooling turns on The circled numbers in the diagram correspond to the parameter numbers Use these numbers to cross reference the parameters in the diagram to their descriptions NOTE All stages have a programmable hysteresis parameter 18 which is not shown on the diagram PARAMETER SETTINGS 1 Temp Set Start P Band 85 0 F 2 Stage 1 Min Vent 20 3 Cutback Speed 20 4 Stage 1 Off Set Back 5 0 5 Stage 1 P Band 3 0 6 Stage 2 Turn On 5 0 7 Stage 3 Turn On 2 0 8 Low Temp Alert 7 0 9 High Temp Alert 13 0 NOTE When the variable speed stage turns on it will run full speed for three seconds and then decrease to the required speed EXAMPLE As an example say the temperature is 75 F and rising At this point Stage 3 heat will be on and the Low
26. he AEC 2 is operating according to the factory settings in program C Some settings are listed here but the entire factory program table can be found on page 22 The circled numbers correspond to the parameter numbers Use these numbers to cross reference the parameters in the diagram to their descriptions NOTE All stages have a programmable hysteresis parameter 18 which is not shown on the diagram PARAMETER SETTINGS 1 Temp Set Start P Band 85 0 F 2 Stage 1 Min Vent 20 3 Cutback Speed 99 4 Stage 1 Off Set Back 5 0 5 Stage 1 P Band 3 0 6 Stage 2 Turn On 5 0 7 Stage 3 Turn On 2 0 8 Low Temp Alert 7 0 9 High Temp Alert 13 0 NOTE When the variable speed stage turns on it will run full speed for three seconds and then decrease to the required speed EXAMPLE As an example say the temperature is 75 F and rising At this point Stage 3 heat will be on and the Low Temperature Alert When the temperature rises to 78 F the Low Temp Alert will turn off At 80 F the Stage 1 fan will begin the Off Set Back OSB region The Stage 1 fan will run at full speed for three seconds and then slow down to the Minimum Ventilation setting When the temperature reaches 83 F Stage 3 heat will turn off At 85 F the Stage 1 P Band starts While the temperature rises in the P Band the Stage 1 fan will increase in speed At 88 F Stage 1 will reach full speed When the temperature rises to 90 F Stage 2 cool turns on At 98 F the High Temp
27. in the tables below This will provide a quick reference chart to refer to when reprogramming the AEC 2 in the future Parameters Program names A H Main Temp Set Start P Band a E E E ES E ES ES 1 3 Cutback Speed Differential Stage 1 Off Set Back oe AMS HER HEN AE ME EEN BE HIE E EE DE Stage 3 Turn On Alerts Low Temp Alert ET High Temp Alert General Low Power Alert es OA Blank setup parameter chart Temperature Units Stage 2 Heat or Cool Stage 1 P F Compensation Stage 1 Minimum Idle D 2 2002 12 16 D 2 2002 12 16
28. inals 14 15 and 16 14 COMMON D Ge 15 NORMALLY OPEN 16 NORMALLY CLOSED A See the AEC 2 Electrical Ratings section l for the alert relay ratings B B amp C Use a backup battery and an gt appropriate charging system D The siren ratings must not be greater than the alert relay ratings E Alert disable switch Alarm panel installation Ju Connect the alarm panel auto dialer to terminals 14 15 or 16 14 COMMON 15 NORMALLY OPEN 16 NORMALLY CLOSED A See the AEC 2 Electrical Ratings section for the alert relay ratings B Consult the Alarm Panel Auto dialer owner s manual for proper installation guidelines A 8 2002 12 16 Phason AEC 2 user manual 230 VAC heat cool stages Pa STAGE 3 Connect Stage 2 to terminals 26 and 27 Connect Stage 3 to terminals 24 and 25 A Relay Ratings 6 FLA at 230 VAC 360 Watts Tungsten B 230 VAC power contactor A power contactor can be ordered from PHASON Be sure the wie power contactor is rated for the particular load C Load type fan or heater Install according to applicable local electrical codes 115 VAC heat cool stages y E K 115 AA Connect Stage 2 to terminals 26 and 27 TE Connect Stage 3 to terminals 24 and 25 A Relay Ratings 6 FLA at 115 VAC 360 Watts Tungsten B 115 VAC power contactor A power contactor can be ordered from PHASON Be sure the power contactor i
29. itch can be ordered from PHASON This switch is NOT a disconnect switch Variable stage bypass switch A A bypass switch may be installed so the fan can be operated manually turned off or controlled automatically by the AEC 2 When the switch is in the upper position the fan will be controlled automatically When the switch is in the center position the fan will be off and when the switch is in the lower position manual position the fan will be on full speed Connect a SPDT center off switch This switch can be ordered from PHASON This switch is NOT a disconnect switch 101404 rev 3 AEC 2 user manual an AEC 2 user manual Phason A 12 2002 12 16 Phason AEC 2 user manual Appendix B Test procedure Built in test procedure santa HEEN EELER B 2 de L EE B 2 Memory test AE A EE B 2 Display tests inner NE ar IHR ia B 3 Variable stage test N A dit Minnie ent B 3 Relay test aee na RE Denge led B 3 Resetear le B 4 101404 rev 3 B 1 AEC 2 user manual Phason Built in test procedure The AEC 2 has a built in test procedure The test should be performed after the control has been installed and may be used at any time to check the operation of the control The test procedure tests the circuitry in the control and each stage individually Follow the instructions below to step through the test procedure If an alert system is connected be aware that it is normal for the alert to be
30. lows CALC 2 10 F Correction number FULL SPEED TEMP SET ROOM TEMPERATURE Example 2 ROOM TEMP 75 F and FULL SPEED TEMP SET 82 F Correction Number 10 F 1 43 Now use CALC 1 above to find the P Band setting 82 F 75 F 101404 rev 3 27 AEC 2 user manual Phason 28 2002 12 16 Phason AEC 2 user manual Appendix A Wiring diagrams Installation OVELVIEW ee ee di BU ta A 2 General warnin ei ER N EE N tees tee ert A 3 Mountins Instructions ee E tant nf ta er tnt tenues A 4 Grounding and sealing ies ss Ese ESEL GESE ae ln A 4 230 VAG control and stage L site eisen A 5 115 VACeontrol nd stage urn ee ea ei un A 5 Temperature Sensor ies ES be Es ees nn ni nissen A 6 EE EE A 6 Manually extending sensor dree A 7 Alert siren installation ee nm ac en A 8 Alarm panel installation iii ikea A 8 230 VAC heat cool st ges a en irn las lach A 9 115 VAG heat cool stages se is A 9 H at cool stase furnace tnanon einen ER Bes lente LE men A 10 Heat cool bypass s witch us ees ner animent mena aaa lH A 11 Variable stage bypass switch se ee ee ee ee Ge Ge E a RA RA GR Ge ee ee ee A 11 101404 rev 3 A 1 AEC 2 user manual Phason Installation overview ALARM RELAY UNFUSED u STAGE 2 RELAY UNFUSEDI STAGE 3 RELAY UNFUSEDA r 115 230 VAC SWITCH FUSE ABC 15 IS AMP 2SOVAC NON TIME DELAY ALARM SENSOR ALERT RELAY VARIABLE SPEED TEMP SENSOR Page Page Pages A 8 A 5 A 6
31. one second and E A A then reset itself t SA stands for test sanity circuit When the control is in normal operation the display will be flashing the room temperature and a power failure alert A PF Press the RETURN button to clear the alert Other alerts might be displayed if the AEC 2 has not yet been programmed but this is a normal occurrence Prog Store Pam Return v This completes the test procedure for the AEC 2 If at any point during this test the AEC 2 or attached equipment did not function properly refer to the troubleshooting guide in Appendix C B 4 2002 12 16 Phason AEC 2 user manual Appendix C Troubleshooting guide Troubleshooting ss Ge deeg er AA RMI DO d ni un C 2 101404 rev 3 C 1 AEC 2 user manual Phason Troubleshooting ircuit breaker at service panel is off or EES Ci H Reset the circuit breaker tripped No Power Displa 15 Amp ABC 15 Fuse open Replace fuse Sy 115 230 VAC switch in the wrong Set the switch to the correct position setting 15 Amp ABC 15 Fuse open Replace fuse s Minimum ventilation setting is too low Increase minimum ventilation Parameter 2 settings Stage 1 Minimum Idle setting is too low EE EE Parameter 16 Stage 1 Fan does not 7 iin Temperature Set setting above room Adjust Temperature Set to temperature Parameter 1 desired temperature Room temperature below range of Stage 1 Adjust Off Set Back to cover Off Set Back Parameter 4 required range Ventilation i
32. parameters in the operating program PARAMETER LIST PARAMETERS 101404 rev 3 Any one of the programs may be selected as the operating program The parameter list is printed on the front of the AEC 2 and also shown on page 21 It is a list of all the parameters that may be programmed by the user Parameters are the individual settings which may be programmed Read the PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS section on page 18 for an explanation of each parameters There are five parameter categories 1 Main The MAIN parameters control the main operation of the control 2 Differential These parameters are programmable differentials They are the number of degrees above or below the temperature set point the particular stage starts or turns on 3 Alerts These parameters set the point at which the temperature alerts activate 4 General GENERAL parameters are common to all programs These parameters can have only one setting which is the same in all programs 5 Setup SETUP parameters control the overall operation of the unit These parameters have only one setting which is the same in all programs AEC 2 user manual Adjusting the AEC 2 Selecting a new operating program Phason As livestock matures often a change in the room climate is needed The AEC 2 has eight different programs in memory for eight different climate settings Any one of the programs can be chosen as the operating program In order to change the ope
33. peed stage 1 Press the UP button again Now the display should flash tSP1 and FuLL and the Stage 1 fan should be running full speed Press UP again and the fan should be running at approximately half speed and the display should flash tSP1 and HALF Press UP again and the fan will run at low speed The display will flash tSP1 and Lo NOTE Some fans may not operate at this low speed Pressing the UP button again will restart the Stage 1 fan test Prog Store Pam Return v If at any time during this test the fans do not operate properly refer to the troubleshooting guide in Appendix C Relay test 5 Press the DOWN button to start the relay test The display will flash t rL and ALAr t rL stands for test relay and the E FL A alert should be on Press the DOWN button again and the display will flash t rL and St 2 Now Stage 2 should be on and the alert will be off Press DOWN again and the display will flash t rL and St 3 and Stage 3 will turn on and Stage 2 will turn off Press the DOWN button again and the display will flash trL and ALL Now Stages 2 and 3 will be on Pressing DOWN again will restart the relay test cycle Prog Store Parm Return h A If any of the stages did not function properly when activated refer to the troubleshooting guide in Appendix C 101404 rev 3 B 3 AEC 2 user manual Phason Reset test 6 Press the RETURN button This will return the AEC 2 to normal operation The display will flash t SA for
34. perature sensor is short circuited Alert Power Failure indicates a power interruption has occurred Alert Internal Error indicates an internal error has occurred Ventilation Off ventilation has been turned off in the program 2002 12 16 Phason AEC 2 user manual REASONS FOR ALERTS TO ACTIVATE m 1 a The Err message appears when an incorrect key has been pressed or if an attempt has been made to change a parameter while memory protect is on The Err message will appear for 2 seconds and then disappear The high temperature alert appears when the room temperature is above the high temperature alert setting parameter 9 Check if the fans are operating properly This alert may occur on very hot days when the desired room temperature cannot be maintained The low temperature alert appears when the room temperature is below the low temperature alert setting parameter 8 Check if the heater is operating properly The low power alert turns on when the line voltage drops below 180 for 230 VAC operation or below 90 for 115 VAC operation This indicates a problem with the electrical service of the building The control may operate erratically 1f the voltage drops below these levels This indicates the temperature sensor is disconnected The sensor wire may be broken or damaged somewhere A PS This alert indicates the temperature sensor is short circuited The sensor or wire may be
35. rating program of the AEC 2 follow the instructions listed below For a list of the factory settings in the programs see Table 2 on page 22 A Pr A 1 2 3 Press the PROG button once The AEC 2 will display the current operating program A b C d E F g or H The display will flash the program name and Pr ge Press the PROG button a number of times until the desired program is displayed By pressing the PROG button the program names are Prog displayed one after another To change to a different operating program press the PROG button until the proper program is displayed Press the STORE button to enter the desired program into memory When the correct program is displayed pressing the Prog STORE button will tell the AEC 2 to use the selected program as the operating program After Stor is displayed the AEC 2 returns to normal operation Store Store Parm Parm Return v Return T Stor A Store Parm Return v 2002 12 16 Phason Changing parameter settings AEC 2 user manual Follow the steps below to view and or edit the parameters in any program After the parameters have been edited the changes should be marked in the Blank Program Tables in Appendix D for future reference 1 2 3 Press the PROG button until the program that you want to edit is displayed The display will flash the program letter A to H and Pr Prog NOTE If the operating program is to be e
36. s rated for the particular load C Load type fan or heater Install according to applicable local electrical codes 101404 rev 3 A 9 AEC 2 user manual Phason Heat cool stage furnace Connect Stage 3 to terminals 26 and 27 M Ee Connect Stage 4 to terminals 24 and 25 Ke A Relay Ratings 2 2 FLA 230 VAC 4 4 FLA 115 VAC B This configuration shows the AEC 2 connected to the power mains for a gas fired furnace or brooder C Use a suitable junction box for the wire connections Heat cool stage furnace STAGE 2 STAGE 3 Connect Stage 2 to terminals 26 and 27 Connect Stage 3 to terminals 24 and 25 A Relay Ratings 2 2 FLA 230 VAC 4 4 FLA 115 VAC B In this configuration the AEC 2 is connected to the thermostat inputs of a gas fired furnace or brooder Gas furnaces using hot surface ignition or glow plugs may draw a higher current than indicated and require a power contactor Consult furnace agent for details A 10 2002 12 16 Phason Heat cool bypass switch Ya STAGE 3 A A bypass switch may be installed so the stage can be operated manually turned off or controlled automatically by the AEC 2 When the switch is in the right position the stage will be controlled automatically When the switch is in the center position the stage will be off and when the switch is in the left position manual position the stage will be fully on Connect a SPDT center off switch This sw
37. s turned off Voff Change Ventilation to oh Parameter 12 Fan is faulty Replace fan Minimum ventilation setting is too high Decrease the minimum Stage 1 fan runs full Parameter 2 ventilation setting speed Stage 1 P Band is set to 0 Parameter 5 Increase the Stage 1 P Band Room temperature is above the Adjust the Temperature Set to Temperature Set Parameter 1 the desired temperature Stage 1 fan runs ee Adjust P F Compensation P F Compensation is not set correctly Par meter 17 Wiring incorrect Correct wiring Turn On settings for the stages are incorrect Parameters 6 7 Stages 2 or 3 The wrong Setup parameters are selected Correct the Setup Parameter Relay s not operating Parameters 14 15 settings loads Ventilation is turned off Voff Parameter 12 Note This is only applicable to stages in cooling mode Fan Heater is faulty Replace Fan Heater Alert relay is not operating the alarm Wiring incorrect Correct wiring system Adjust the Turn On settings Change Ventilation to on See Alert section Clear the Alert condition is present or has occurred alert condition by pressing RETURN Alert message on display C 2 2002 12 16 Phason AEC 2 user manual Appendix D Blank program tables Blank parameter chart asistan ds D 2 Blank setup parameter chart sise D 2 101404 rev 3 D 1 AEC 2 user manual Phason Blank parameter chart When changes to the programs are made the changes should be marked
38. stem where failure could result in loss or injury the user should provide adequate back up ventilation supplementary natural ventilation or an independent failure alarm system The user s lack of such precautions acknowledges their willingness to accept the risk of such loss or injury A false A PF alarm is due to electrical noise caused by high voltage transients in certain installations Electrical noise varies according to the type of equipment installed the wiring layout and many other factors It s effects are not apparent in most installations but over time it can cause degradation of electronic circuits and of relays and power contactors These transients can cause unreliable operation of your equipment if they are not properly controlled Therefore snubbing filters must be installed on all inductive loads for installations of this type The filters must be connected in parallel with the load so the snubbing filter may absorb the transient energy PHASON has snubbing filters available for different types of equipment 101404 rev 3 A 3 AEC 2 user manual Phason Mounting instructions To mount the AEC 2 remove the four screws in the front cover and lift off the cover The cover can be unplugged from the bottom to make wiring easier Mount the box to the wall with the four wood screws provided with the control Insert the screws into the large holes in each corner of the box and tighten Use the knockouts provided at the bottom of the
39. tion of the control The Getting Started section will step you through the installation and configuration of your AEC 2 The following steps refer to other sections of this user s guide for additional information For this reason it is not necessary to read through the entire document from front to back but rather in the order that the information is needed CHECKING RATINGS OF EQUIPMENT Q Read the AEC 2 ELECTRICAL RATINGS on page 4 STEP 1 Q Fill in the EQUIPMENT LIST on page 5 WARNING The equipment to be connected to the AEC 2 control must not draw more current than what the AEC 2 stages are rated for Use of equipment that is rated higher than the AEC 2 will result in damage to the control and will void the warranty STEP 2 INSTALLATION a Follow the instructions in Appendix A for installing and wiring the AEC 2 and equipment Be sure to read the General Warnings section in Appendix A before installation STEP 3 TESTING a Turn to Appendix B and follow the instructions there to test the operation of the equipment installed and to ensure that it is connected properly 2 2002 12 16 Phason AEC 2 user manual SETTING UP Read through the ADJUSTING THE AEC 2 section starting on page 8 and get familiar with the programming procedures STEP 4 Configure the AEC 2 according to the type of equipment connected Mark the changes in the Blank Program Tables in Appendix D PUTTING CONTROL INTO SERVICE STEP 5 Q
40. wer factor correction is generally unnecessary and there is no danger of damage being done to the control or motor if it is not done As a result of different power factors between the many makes and models of fan motors the actual P Band may be less then the P Band setting displayed by the control If the power factor of the motor is available use the chart of correction numbers listed in the table below and CALC 1 below to calculate the P Band setting required in order to get the desired P Band A power factor of 0 8 or greater will cause an insignificant change to the P Band and does not need to be corrected POWER CORRECTION FACTOR NUMBERS CALC 1 P BAND SETTING DESIRED P BAND x CORRECTION NUMBER Example 1 To have a 6 F P Band with a motor which has a power factor of 0 7 set the P Band to 7 5 F ie 6 F x 1 25 7 5 F If the power factor is not known the correction number may be measured Follow the steps below 1 Set the Minimum Ventilation parameter 2 to the desired value 2 Set the P Band to 10 F parameter 5 3 Observe the ROOM TEMPERATURE 4 Adjust the TEMP SET 1 to equal the ROOM TEMPERATURE Now the Stage 1 fan will be running just above minimum ventilation 5 Slowly decrease the TEMP SET parameter 1 and listen to the fan increase in speed 6 Observe the TEMP SET FULL SPEED TEMP SET at which the motor reaches full speed 7 Calculate the Correction number for the motor as fol
41. will not be displayed The heating stages are not affected Ventilation may be turned OFF when a room is vacant to conserve energy When it is turned OFF the AEC 2 will display VFF DO NOT use this to shut down fans to work on the fans or electrical wiring Ensure the breakers are turned off 101404 rev 3 19 AEC 2 user manual Phason SETUP The setup parameters are common to all programs and can only have one setting They cannot be accessed by the same procedure as the normal parameters This has been done to protect these parameters from accidentally being changed Follow the instructions on page 11 to program these parameters 13 14 15 16 17 18 20 TEMPERATURE UNITS F C This parameter programs the AEC 2 to display temperature in degrees Fahrenheit or degrees Celsius STAGE 2 OPERATION HEAT COOL This parameter programs the Stage 2 output to operate as a heating stage or a cooling stage When it is set to HEAT the stage will be on below the Stage 2 Turn On 6 If it is set to COOL the stage will be on above the Stage 2 Turn On 6 STAGE 3 OPERATION HEAT COOL This parameter programs the Stage 3 output to operate as a heating stage or a cooling stage When it is set to HEAT the stage will be on below the Stage 3 Turn On 7 If it is set to COOL the stage will be on above the Stage 3 Turn On 7 STAGE 1 MINIMUM IDLE 0 99 This is the minimum idle preset in percent of full speed The Stag
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