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Manual for use and maintenance

Farm Center Pro, Farm Master Pro Controllers

Ag/MIS/UmGB-2288-10/15 Rev. 1.2

P/N: 110504

Farm Center Pro / Farm Master Pro

© Munters AB, 2015 2

Farm Center Pro, Farm Master Pro Manual for use and maintenance Revision: N.1.2 of 12/2016 Product Software: 2.0

This manual for use and maintenance is an integral part of the apparatus together with the attached technical documentation.

This document is destined for the user of the apparatus: it may not be reproduced in whole or in part, committed to computer memory as a file or delivered to third parties without the prior authorization of the assembler of the system.

Munters reserves the right to effect modifications to the apparatus in accordance with technical and legal developments.


Index

chapter page

1 INTRODUCTION ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6

1.1 Disclaimer -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 1.2 Introduction ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 1.3 Notes ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6

2 PRECAUTIONS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 7

2.1 Grounding ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 2.2 Checking the Battery Level -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 2.3 Filtering-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 2.4 Frequency Inverters ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 7

3 BEFORE USING ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8

3.1 Components --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8 3.2 General Description ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8

3.2.1 Farm Center Pro ............................................................................................................................... 8 3.2.2 Farm Master Pro .............................................................................................................................. 8

3.3 Features ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 9 3.4 Network Diagrams --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10 3.5 Farm Center Pro Keyboard ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 3.6 Farm Center Pro Main Screen ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 3.7 Main Menu ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13

4 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION GUIDE ----------------------------------------------------------- 15

4.1 Environmental Protection --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15 4.2 Sensors and Shielded Wiring ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15 4.3 Installation and Electrical Connections --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16 4.4 Farm Center Pro/Farm Master Pro Wiring Diagrams -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16 4.5 Dip Switch Configuration -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23

5 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS --------------------------------------------------------------------- 24

6 CONTROL MENU ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 25

6.1 Temperature Curve --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 25 6.2 Minimum / Maximum Levels ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 26

6.2.1 Day .................................................................................................................................................... 26


6.2.2 Time ................................................................................................................................................... 27 6.2.3 Soft Minimum / Maximum by Day ....................................................................................... 27 6.2.4 Soft Minimum / Maximum by Time ...................................................................................... 28 6.2.5 Maximum Cold, Warm by Day .............................................................................................. 28 6.2.6 By Weight ....................................................................................................................................... 29

6.3 Humidity -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 30 6.4 Static Pressure -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 31 6.5 Heaters ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 32 6.6 Cool Pad ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 33 6.7 Fogger Pad -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 33 6.8 Light ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 34 6.9 Feeding Schedule ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 34 6.10 Timers -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 35 6.11 Extra System------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 35

7 MANAGEMENT MENU ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 36

7.1 Alarm Reset ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 36 7.2 Animal Inventory -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 36 7.3 Day & Group --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 37 7.4 Alarm Setting ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 37

8 HISTORY MENU -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 39

8.1 Temperature ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 39 8.2 Humidity -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 39 8.3 Water -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 40 8.4 Feed ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 40 8.5 Mortality -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 40 8.6 Heater ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 41 8.7 Alarm --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 41 8.8 Event ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 42

9 SYSTEM MENU: VENTILATION LEVELS ----------------------------------------------------------- 43

9.1 Ventilation Levels -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 43 9.2 Variable Fan Levels --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 45 9.3 Curtain Levels --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 46 9.4 Stir Fan ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 46

10 SYSTEM MENU: CALIBRATION -------------------------------------------------------------------- 47

10.1 Temperature ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 47 10.2 Humidity -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 47 10.3 Static Pressure -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 48


10.4 Water and Feed --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 48

11 SYSTEM MENU: INSTALLATION ------------------------------------------------------------------- 49

11.1 Relay Layout ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 49 11.2 Analog Sensors Layout ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 50 11.3 Digital Input ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 50 11.4 Analog Output------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 51 11.5 Variable Speed Fan ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 51 11.6 Temperature Definition-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 51 11.7 Curtain Setup---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 52 11.8 Fan Air Capacity -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 53 11.9 About -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 53

12 FARM MASTER PRO FUNCTIONS ----------------------------------------------------------------- 54

12.1 Cold Start ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 54 12.2 Set Unit Number --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 54 12.3 Main Menu ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 54 12.4 Calibration --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 54

12.4.1 Temperature Sensor Calibration ............................................................................................. 54 12.4.2 Calibration Procedure ................................................................................................................ 54

12.5 Test ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 55

13 WARRANTY -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 56


1 Introduction

1.1 Disclaimer

Munters reserves the right to make alterations to specifications, quantities, dimensions etc. for production or other reasons, subsequent to publication. The information contained herein has been prepared by qualified experts within Munters. While we believe the information is accurate and complete, we make no warranty or representation for any particular purposes. The information is offered in good faith and with the understanding that any use of the units or accessories in breach of the directions and warnings in this document is at the sole discretion and risk of the user.

1.2 Introduction

Congratulations on your excellent choice of purchasing an Farm Center Pro/Farm Master Pro!

In order to realize the full benefit from this product it is important that it is installed, commissioned and operated correctly. Before installation or using the fan, this manual should be studied carefully. It is also recommended that it is kept safely for future reference. The manual is intended as a reference for installation, commissioning and day-to-day operation of the Munters Controllers.

1.3 Notes

Date of release: July 2010

Munters cannot guarantee to inform users about the changes or to distribute new manuals to them.

NOTE All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced in any manner whatsoever without the expressed written permission of Munters. The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.


2 Precautions

• Grounding • Checking the Battery Level • Filtering • Frequency Inverters

2.1 Grounding

• Always connect temperature and sensor shields to earth ground. Avoid mixing high voltage wiring with sensor and low voltage wiring.

• Keep the controller as far as possible from heavy contactor boxes and other sources of electrical interference.

• Do not connect communication wire shields, which go from one house to another at both ends. Connect them at one end only. Connection at both ends can cause ground loop currents to flow, which reduce reliability.

• The COM connection for communications is not the shield wire. The COM, RX and TX wires must connect to each other at all controllers.

2.2 Checking the Battery Level

Check the battery once a year. The output must be 2.7 volts (minimum). Authorized personnel only must replace the battery if the output is below the minimum required level or every five years.

2.3 Filtering

If this installation includes a power inverter to drive variable speed fans, install an EMI filter in front of the inverter, according to the specifications provided by the inverter manufacturer. Referto the inverter documentation.

2.4 Frequency Inverters

Frequency inverters can cause severe electrical and electromagnetic interference. Therefore, when employing a frequency inverter, it is critical that you carefully follow the manufacturer's installation instructions.

In particular verify:

• that the cable shielding between the inverter and any motor meets industry standards • proper grounding of the inverter's chassis and motor power cable • proper grounding of low voltage cable shield wire • that the controller and inverter cables are kept in separate conduits or wire bundles


3 Before using

The following section provides an introduction to the Farm Center Pro / Farm Master Pro Climate Controller units.

• Components • General Description • Features • Network Diagrams • Farm Center Pro Keyboard • Farm Center Pro Main Screen • Main Menu

3.1 Components

• Farm Center Pro • Farm Master Pro • Extension Box (optional) • Farm Communication 485 Communication / Farm Guard (optional)

3.2 General Description

• Farm Center Pro • Farm Master Pro

3.2.1 FARM CENTER PRO

Farm Center Pro provides you maximum capability with minimal complexity in programming and controlling up to 10 Farm Master Pro units.

Farm Center Pro is the ultimate pig house controller. Equipped with an easy programming interface, it provides programmable outputs for all major features and an advanced graphic user interface that provides simple, fast navigation, informative main screen, display feedback on the programming and device status.

The Farm Center Pro communicates with up to ten Farm Master Pro units to access history, collect events and alarms for each and all relevant data up to 100 days.

3.2.2 FARM MASTER PRO

Farm Master Pro is Munters’s latest advance in environmental controllers specially designed for the pig house industry.

The user-friendly has high performance and quick response time. Farm Master Pro features accurate temperature and humidity sensors, secure transmission of data even in noisy environments and the added convenience of eight output relays as well as four analog outputs.


Each Farm Master Pro can operate independently in case of Farm Center Pro malfunction or loss of power. Using an internal battery when the Farm Master Pro is operating “alone”, there is no history collection or possibility to change parameters.

There are three Farm Master Pro models:

• 5020: No variable speed • 5021: One channel variable speed • 5022: Two channels variable speed

3.3 Features

• Farm Center Pro o Easy programming o Graphic user interface screens o Positioning scrollbar o Swift device and feature selection o USB data port o Large numeric keypad o Communication with up to ten Farm Master Pro units o Extensive history of events & alarms o Data collection o Real time visual outlook o Alarm system (for every Farm Master Pro unit) o Multi language Support o PC communication

• Farm Master Pro: o Easy programming o Programmable outputs o Alarm system o Large display o Up to 4 temperature sensors o Up to 8 heavy duty relays (1 HP) o On/Off/Auto override switches o Static pressure control (optional) o 4 analog outputs (0 - 10 volts) o Variable speed fan output with bypass o Water, feed, and humidity control o Automatic calibration of curtains


3.4 Network Diagrams

The following diagrams illustrate sample Farm Center Pro – Farm Master Pro networks.

Figure 1: Farm Center Pro – Farm Master Pro – MUX Network

Figure 2: Farm Center Pro – Farm Master Pro – Farm Guard Network


3.5 Farm Center Pro Keyboard

Table 1: Keyboard Functions

Menu Toggles the menu function

Room The Room key is used to switch between rooms. Press

Room, press a number to reach the required room then Enter.

Arrows Use the arrows to scroll a short press in any direction moves one notch.

+/- The +/- key is used to scroll between options (Yes/No,

On/Off and '-').

Enter The Enter key is a confirmation key.


Numeric Pad

The Number keys are pressed to type a number and when numbers should be selected.

Delete The 'Delete' key erases typing mistakes.

Help

3.6 Farm Center Pro Main Screen

Room Temperatures

Growth day, Temperature data


Current temperature sensor readings

Current humidity, static pressure, light status

Ventailation data

Current curtain/dumper openinigs

Connectivy between controllers

CAUTION In case of an alarm, a blinking message appears on the main screens in addition to the siren. Pressing "0" on the main screen, when the alarm message is on, directs you to the room with the alarm. Resetting the alarm is possible, but it only stops the siren and not the screen message. Only by fixing the problem stops the message.

NOTE Once communication is off there is no history accumulation in the Farm Center Pro.

• A dotted lined square indicates N/A (not available).

3.7 Main Menu

Table 2and Table 3 detail the complete Farm Center Pro main menu structure. The menu has two levels.

1. Press the left/right arrow keys to scroll between menus. 2. Press Enter to use the each menu's items. 3. To enter the second level, scroll to System Menu and press Enter. 4. Scroll to the required menu item and press Enter.


Table 2: Menu (Level One)

Control Management History System

1. Temperature Curve

1. Alarm Reset 1. Temperature 1. Levels of Ventilation

2. Min/Max Levels 2. Animal Inventory 2. Humidity 2. Calibration

3. Humidity 3. Group Setting 3. Water 3. Installation

4. Static Pressure 4. Alarm Setting 4. Feed 4. About

5. Heaters 5. Mortality

6. Cool Pad 6. Heaters

7. Fogger 7. Alarms

8. Light 8. Events

9. Feeder

10. Timers

11. Extra System

Table 3: Menu (Level Two)

System

Levels of Ventilation Calibration Installation About

1. Ventilation levels 1. Temperature 1. Relays 1. Help About

2. Var. Speed Fan Levels 2. Humidity 2. Analog Sensors

3. Curtain Levels 3. Static Pressure 3. Digital Sensors

4. Stir Fans 4. Water and Feed 4. Analog Output

5. Variable Fans Setup

6. Temperature Definition

7. Curtain Setup

8. Fan Air Capacity


4 Mechanical Installation Guide

CAUTION These units must be installed by an authorized electrician. Power must be disconnected to avoid electrical shock and damage.

CAUTION To avoid exposing the controllers to harmful gases or high humidity, it is recommended to install it in the service room.

NOTE Installation Category (Over voltage Category) II

• The power supply to the controller should be protected by 10 amps circuit breaker

• All electrical connections should comply with National Electrical code (NEC)

1. Screw the metal sheet on the back of the box using the 4 supplied screws. Mount the Farm Master Pro through the mounting holes (see next page). 2. Open the enclosure lid by unfastening the four screws. 3. Drill holes at bottom of the box and place cable holders. 4. Place the required cables through the cable holders at the bottom of the unit. Connect the wires according to the wiring diagrams. 5. Make sure that you use wires large enough for the load of the variable speed. 6. To connect temperature and humidity sensors use shielded two or four conductor #18-#24 gauge cables. Connect the shields to the Ground metal strip. Do not connect the shields to more than one point, or you may induce ground loop currents. 7. Close the Farm Master Pro enclosure lid carefully and tightly. Use RTV silicon or equivalent sealant to seal the cable holders. 8. After installation is completed, operate the Farm Master Pro for a few hours and re- check for proper operation.

4.1 Environmental Protection

Recycle raw materials instead of disposing as waste. The controller, accessories and packaging should be sorted for environmental-friendly recycling. The plastic components are labeled for categorized recycling.

4.2 Sensors and Shielded Wiring

• For long shielded wires, connect the shield to ground at one end only. • From the ground terminal, run a heavy wire directly to the ground rod. It is acceptable, if

necessary, to run the heavy ground wire to the electrical service grounding system rather than directly to the ground rod.

• Do not use light wires for these ground connections. They must carry heavy lightning currents, sometimes exceeding thousands of amperes. Certainly, do not use the shielding of sensor and low voltage wiring for this purpose.


• Ensure that all ground connections go to a single local point. When lightning strikes, grounds a meter or two apart will be at significantly different voltages. If you have several electronic boxes with individual grounds, connect all these together to a single point (If Possible), preferably to the surge protector ground. This should continue to the ground rod or the electrical service. In particular, avoid grounding any controls remotely through shield wiring.

• Do not use shields to create a path for lightning. For long shield wires, such as building to building runs, connect the shield to ground at one end only, to reduce the chance of conducting lightning from one building to another.

• When splicing sensors to longer wires, ensure that the splice is waterproof. Use adhesive lined heat shrink (marine grade) to make waterproof connections.

• Use a good compression connector for splicing. This is better than soldering. Do not simply twist wires together and then cover with electrical tape.

• Keep sensor wiring separate from other power distribution and high voltage wiring. Ensure that lightning on other wiring will not transfer to the sensors.

• Install outside temperature sensors so that the sun will not cause false readings, and so that exhaust air from the building will not affect the sensor.

4.3 Installation and Electrical Connections

• Install computerized electronic controls at least one meter (three feet) away from interference sources such as high voltage wiring to motors, variable speed, light dimmers, relays.

• Install electronic controls in a separate ventilated control room that is protected from extreme temperatures and dirty environments. Place the controls so that the operators can conveniently use the control and read indicators and displays.

• Give your installation a professional appearance, with all wiring in conduit or neatly installed. Keep low voltage wires separate from high voltage wires.

• Use shielded wiring for low level signals. For buried wiring (building to building runs) use high grade jell filled cables that are impervious to moisture.

• Seal cable entry points and control boxes to prevent contamination and corrosion. If you use silicon sealant with acetic acid cure, keep the control open and ventilated until cured. Otherwise, the acetic acid will attack the metal parts, including circuitry.

• Drill cable entry holes on the bottom of the box only.

4.4 Farm Center Pro/Farm Master Pro Wiring Diagrams

• Figure 3: Communication Wiring Diagram (Farm Communication Box) • Figure 4: Communication Wiring Diagram (Farm Guard) • Figure 5: Communication Wiring Diagram (Farm Master Pro) • Figure 6: Farm Master Pro Wiring Diagram (Analog Output Devices, Digital Sensors) • Figure 7: Farm Master Pro Wiring Diagram (Variable Speed Fans, Grounding) • Figure 8: Wiring Diagram of Main Voltage Section Showing Filtering • Figure 9: Farm Master Pro Wiring Diagram (Relays, RTS-2) • Figure 10: Farm Master Pro's CPU


Figure 3: Communication Wiring Diagram (Farm Communication Box)

Figure 3 key

1 Modem 4 Farm Center Pro Board

2 Farm Communication Box PCB 5 Farm Center Pro Board Communication Card

3 PC

Figure 4: Communication Wiring Diagram (Farm Guard)

Figure 4 key

1 Farm Guard unit 4 Farm Center Pro Board

2 Farm Guard external box 5 Farm Center Pro Board Communication Card

3 External box communication ports 6 Shield is connected on one side only


Figure 5: Communication Wiring Diagram (Farm Master Pro)

Figure 5 key

1 Farm Center Pro unit 5 Wiring connections:

• A to A • B to B • Shield to ground on one end only!

2 Farm Center Pro Board 6 Farm Master Pro ground strip

3 Farm Center Pro Board Communication Card 7 Farm Master Pro Board

4 Farm Master Pro communication ports 8 Farm Master Pro unit

9 Continue wiring to other units


Figure 6: Farm Master Pro Wiring Diagram (Analog Output Devices, Digital Sensors)

Figure 6 key

1 Digital inputs 6 Inlets

2 COM port 7 Ground strip

3 RHS Plus SE 8 RHS white wire

4 Variable fan 9 RHS red wire

5 Variable heater 10 RHS black wire

The following table details the inputs.


Table 4: Wiring Diagram Inputs

Digital Input

Number Wire

25 COM

26 Dig 1

27 Dig 3

28 Dig 2

Humidity

12 White

14 Red

16 Black

Analog Output

2 3 COM

5 +

1 4 COM

6 +

4 7 COM

9 +

3 8 COM

10 +

Figure 7 key

1 Variable fans

Figure 7: Farm Master Pro Wiring Diagram (Variable Speed Fans, Grounding)

CAUTION To ensure compliance with EMC 61000-6-3, install an appropriate filter; for example a Munters' filter (P/N: P-EMI), TDK-RSHN-2016 L or similar devices.


Figure 8: Wiring Diagram of Main Voltage Section Showing Filtering

NOTE All the remaining wiring to the main voltage section remains as illustrated in the Farm Master Pro Variable Speed Wiring Diagram.


Figure 9: Farm Master Pro Wiring Diagram (Relays, RTS-2)

CAUTION Each output requires a 16 amp circuit breaker!

Table 5: Wiring Diagram Inputs (B)

Temperature Sensor

Number Wire

18, 19 COM (Black)

20 T1 (Red)

21 T2 (Red)

22 T3 (Red)

23 T4 (Red)


4.5 Dip Switch Configuration

On the Farm Master Pro's CPU there are two parallel red dip switches, located on the left hand side of the PCB. If you want hardware protection during curtains' activity, make sure you connect the curtains in pairs, according relay numbers (1, 2; 3, 4; 5, 6; etc.) and to move the three matching dipswitches to off position. On the PCB is written which switch goes with the relay. Not doing so may result in the motors closing and opening the curtains simultaneously, due to bad configuration or programming on behalf of the user.

Figure 10: Farm Master Pro's CPU


5 Technical Specifications

Power Supply

Mains voltage Single phase, 115/230 VAC

Main fuse 315 mA

Secondary fuse 1 A

Maximum power consumption 22 VA

Available power for peripheral equipment

Analog Inputs

3 analog inputs for temperature sensors RTS-2 (Thermistor)

4 analog outputs 20 mA, 0-:-10V

1 humidity sensor input 0-:-3V

2 analog inputs 0-:-5V

Digital Inputs

3 digital inputs Dry contact, 5 V/2 mAmp

Relays Outputs

8 Normally open power relay 2 HP, 12 Amps, 250 VAC

Variable Speed Output

2.2 KW 10 Amps, 230 VAC; 2.8 HP

1.1 KW 10 Amps, 115 VAC; 1.4 HP

Housing

Dimensions (L x W x H) 92.5 x 73 x 36

Ambient Climate

Operating temperature range 32º to 122º F (0º to 50º C)

Storage temperature range 14º to 158º F (-10º to 70º C)

Indoor Applications

The equipment is designed for use in indoor applications only!

Certification


6 Control menu

• Temperature Curve, page 25 • Minimum / Maximum Level, page 26 • Humidity, page 30 • Static Pressure, page 31 • Heaters, page 32 • Cool Pad, page 33 • Fogger Pad, page 33 • Light, page 34 • Feeding Schedule, page 34 • Timers, page 35 • Extra System, page 35

6.1 Temperature Curve

Farm Center Pro provides separate temperature curves for growth day, target temperature, heat temperature, tunnel temperature and low/high alarm temperatures. The controller creates a curve for each one and uses it as a reference. The program alters at midnight prior to the next day on the next row programmed. The controller maintains yesterday’s settings for every empty line; therefore it is not necessary to fill the entire table.

Install temperature sensors. 1. In Install > Analog Sensors (page 50), define the temperature sensors as required. When using more than one sensor, Farm Center Pro begins treatments based on the average. 2. In Install > Relays Layout, define the required number of relays as Heaters. 3. If required, go to System > Calibration > Temperature, and calibrate the sensors (page 47). 4. In Control > Temperature Curve, define the parameters

NOTE Set up to 20 lines, 999 growth days. When a curve is not required (for example when growing layers), enter temperatures in the first line only.

20:29:08 04-Jan-15 Temperature Room 1 Day Target Heat Tunnel Low

Al-m High Al-m

1 80.0 78.0 86.0 70.0 90.0 4 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 6 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 11 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0


o Day: Set the growth day. You can program negative growth days up to -2 for pre-warming. Range: 0 - 999 To enter a negative growth day, type the day number followed by the ± key.

o Target: Set the required target temperature. Range: Target: 0 - 40° C o Heat: Set the temperature at which heating stops. o Tunnel: Set the temperature at which tunnel ventilation to begin. o Low & High / Alarm: Set low and high temperature alarm limits. Range: Alarm low: 0 -

40° C (without floating point) 5. In Control > Temperature Curve, define the parameters (option)

o Temperature Offset: Use this parameter to change the offset target temperature up or down for any purpose.

o Temperature Band: This refers to the target temperature zone range. The User’s Manual refers to this as the Happy Zone.

o Cool Factor (%): The minimum correction towards target happy zone during each increase ventilations delay (patience factor). If the temperature does not improve by this amount, the controller increases one level.

o Cold Above Target: Temperature change in a minute to be considered as quick drop in degrees, to reduce a level to reach above target temp (degrees).

o Cold Below Target: Temperature change in a minute to be considered as quick drop in degrees, to reduce a level to reach below target temp (degrees).

6. Press Help to confirm the changes.

6.2 Minimum / Maximum Levels

The Minimum/Maximum Level menu sets the current absolute minimum and maximum ventilation levels available. Define levels by:

• Day or Time • Day / Soft Minimum • Time / Soft Minimum • Day / Maximum Cold, Warm • Day / Weight

6.2.1 DAY

Minimum / Maximum by Growth Day defines the ventilation by the growth day.

• In Control > Min/Max Levels define:

20:29:08 04-Jan-15 Min Max Levels: by Day Room 1 Day Minimum Maximum

1 3 6 10 12 15 17 19 21

1 1 1 4 4 7 7 7 7

20 22 25 27 30 30 30 30 30


o Day: Set growth day o Minimum: Set minimum ventilation level for controller o Maximum: Set maximum ventilation level for controller

6.2.2 TIME

Minimum / Maximum by Time of Day define the ventilation by the time of day.

• In Control > Min/Max Levels define o Time: Set time of day (hh:mm) in 24 hour format o Minimum: Set minimum ventilation level for controller o Maximum: Set maximum ventilation level for controller

6.2.3 SOFT MINIMUM / MAXIMUM BY DAY

Soft Minimum / Maximum by Day enable decreasing the minimum level of ventilation in extreme cold. Define the Soft Minimum level that operates according to outside or inside temperature.

1. In Control > Min/Max Levels define: o Day: Set growth day o Soft Minimum: Set minimum ventilation level for when temperature drops below heat

temperature o Minimum: Set minimum ventilation level for when temperature is above heat temperature o Maximum: Set maximum ventilation level for controller

2. In Control > Min/Max > Help define: o Soft Min Temp: Choice whether to use the current inside temperature or the outside

temperature to determine when to use the soft minimum. o Soft Min. Temp. Band: Difference below heat temperature to set temperature at which to

enforce low temperature minimum ventilation level

20:29:08 04-Jan-15 Min Max Levels: Soft Min Room 1 Day Soft Minimum Minimum Maximum 1 3 6 10 12 15 17 19 21

1 1 1 4 4 7 7 7 7

3 3 4 6 6 8 8

20 22 25 27 30 30 30 30 30

20:29:08 04-Jan-15 Min Max Levels: by Day Room 1 Time Minimum Maximum 0:00 6:00 8:00 10:00 14:00 16:00 18:00 20:00 23:00

1 1 1 4 4 7 7 7 7

20 22 25 27 30 30 30 30 30


6.2.4 SOFT MINIMUM / MAXIMUM BY TIME

1. In Control > Min/Max Levels define: o Time: Set time of day (hh:mm) in 24 hour format o Soft Minimum: Set minimum ventilation level for when temperature drops below heat

temperature o Minimum: Set minimum ventilation level for when temperature is above heat temperature o Maximum: Set maximum ventilation level for controller

2. In Control > Min/Max Levels > Help define: o Soft Min Temp: Choice whether to use the current inside temperature or the outside

temperature to determine when to use the soft minimum. o Soft Min. Temp. Band: Difference below heat temperature to set temperature at which to

enforce low temperature minimum ventilation level

6.2.5 MAXIMUM COLD, WARM BY DAY

Maximum Cold, Warm by Day is used to limit the ventilation levels when temperatures are extremely cold or hot. These settings override any other definitions when temperatures reach the levels defined in the Help parameters.

1. In Control > Min/Max Levels define: o Day: Set the growth day o Minimum: Set the minumum ventilation level. o Maximum Cold: Set the maximum ventilation level when temperatures are below Outside

Temperature Cold parameter. o Maximum Warm Set the maximum ventilation level when temperatures are above the

Outside Temperature Warm parameter. 2. In Control > Min/Max Levels > Help definet:

20:29:08 04-Jan-15 Min Max Levels: Cold/Warm Room 1 Day Minimum Maximum Cold Maximum Warm 1 3 6 10 12 15 17 19 21

1 1 1 4 4 7 7 7 7

3 3 4 6 6 8 8

20 22 25 27 30 30 30 30 30

20:29:08 04-Jan-15 Min Max Levels: Time (Soft Min) Room 1 Time Soft Minimum Minimum Maximum 0:00 6:00 8:00 10:00 14:00 16:00 18:00 20:00 23:00

1 1 1 4 4 7 7 7 7

3 3 4 6 6 8 8 8 8

20 22 25 27 30 30 30 30 30


o Outside Temperature Cold: This parameter defines the temperature below which ventilation is reduced to the minimal level defined when using Cold/Warm Min Max Ventilation. default: -5° C, minimum -20° C, maximum +20° C)

o Outside Temperature Warm: This parameter defines the temperature above which ventilation is increased to the minimal level defined when using Cold/Warm Min Max Ventilation. default: +20° C, minimum 0° C, maximum +40° C)

How does it work?

If the outside temperature is above 70° F (heat temperature) the controller operates according to the Min Warm levels.

If the inside temperature is below 66° F (Soft Temp) the controller works according to Min Cold levels. When the temperature is between 70° F and 66° F the controller creates a curve between the Min Cold and Min Warm levels. For example, in 68° F the controller operates in level 5.

Important:

• When using Soft Min according to inside temperature there is a curve between min warm and min cold, while decreasing levels. When temperature increases the level remains at the lowest level reached, until reaching the heat temperature.

• When using Soft Min according to outside temperature there is a curve between min warm and min cold while decreasing and increasing levels. To select the type of minimum/maximum go to system parameters and change the level control.

6.2.6 BY WEIGHT

The By Weight option enables controlling the minimum air flow depending on the number of pigs, their weight and the current outside temperature. When using the Weight option, Farm Center Pro takes several parameters and calculates the air speed, level of ventilation and cycle time needed to supply the required volume. As opposed to the other ventilation methods, the Weight option is dynamic, with the ventilation changing according to the current parameters (quantity of air required, weight of animals and number of pigs, outside air temperature). In addition, Ventilation by Weight sends out an alarm if the current ventilation is below the minimum required level.


To set up the Weight Option:

1. In System > Installation > Fan Air Capacity menu, define the air capacity / hour (page 53). 2. In the Control > Min. Max Level > Help , select By Weight. 3. Set the parameters as required.

o Day: Set growth day o Min Level: Set the minimum level of ventilation (refer to Ventilation Levels, page 43)

default: 1; range 1 - 30 o Air Per Cold Kg/Lb: Volume of air (kilogram/pound per hour per pig) supplied when the

outside temperature goes down to Outside Temp. Warm (see the following section). default : 0.5; range 0.1 - 99.9

o Air Per Warm Kg/Lb: Volume of air (kilogram/pound per hour per pig) supplied when the outside temperature goes down to Outside Temp. Warm. default : 0.5; range 0.1 - 99.9

o Max Level: Set the maximum level of ventilation (refer to Ventilation Levels, page 43). o Animal Weight Curve: This curve enables defining the animal average weight per day.

The curve provides the day's current animal weight to be used when calculating the total livestock weight:

Total Weight = (Average Animal Weight) x (Total Animals Count) default: 10.0; range 1.0 - 999

4. In the Management > Animal Inventory menu, type the number of pigs. Ventilation by Weight is configured.

6.3 Humidity

This screen sets the humidity specifications. Humidity treatment forces an increase in ventilation level when the humidity is too high. It holds the increase for ‘Duration Seconds.. After the duration, the ventilation level comes back down automatically.

Install humidity sensors (Figure 6, page 19).

20:29:08 04-Jan-15 Humidity Room 1 Parameter Value Humidity Target 0 Delay (minutes) 0 Duration (seconds) 0 Humidity Band (%) 2 Diff From Heat to Stop 0.0

20:29:08 04-Jan-15 Min Max Levels: Cold/Warm Room 1 Day Minimum Level Air Per Cold Kg/Lb Air Per Warm Kg/Lb Maximum Level Animal Weight 1 3 6 10 12 15 17 19 21

1 1 1 4 4 7 7 7 7

0.5 0.5 0.5 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.1

1.5 1.5 1.5 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7

16 16 16 16 21 21 21 21 21

4.0 15.0 30.0 45.0 55.0 80.0 120 170 240


1. In Install > Analog Sensors (page 50), designate a sensor as indoor humidity sensors. 2. If required, go to Service > Humidity Calibration, and calibrate the sensors (page 47). 3. In Control > Humidity Treatment define the parameters.

o Humidity Target: Set the humidity target. o Delay (minutes): Delay time before humidity treatment. The controller checks during the

delay time whether the humidity is above the target. o Duration (seconds): Humidity treatment duration time. o Humidity Band (%): Band zone to balance the treatment. o Diff From Heat to Stop: Enter the difference from the target temperature at which the

humidity treatment begins. The difference can be positive or negative.

6.4 Static Pressure

This screen sets the Static Pressure target parameters at high and low outside temperatures, as well as alarms for high and low static pressure.

1. In Control > Static Pressure define the parameters. o Low Outside Temperature: Set outside low temperature definition for low pressure

target. o Pressure at Low Temperature: Static pressure target for the outside low temperature

(See graph below, point 1). o High Outside Temperature: Set outside high temperature definition for high pressure

target. o Pressure at High Temperature: Static pressure target for outside high temperature (See

graph below, point 2). o Tunnel Pressure: Static pressure target during tunnel ventilation mode. o Pressure Band: Set band zone to balance the system. o Low Pressure Alarm: If static pressure drops below the set point, an alarm is activated. o High Pressure Alarm: If static pressure rises above the set point, an alarm is activated.

2. In Control > Static Pressure > Help, define the parameters (option) o Pressure Enable: Enable the inlet (when in minimum ventilation) or the tunnel curtain

(when in tunnel mode) to maintain pressure control. o Wind Delay (sec): Static pressure is affected by wind. This parameter ensures that an

alarm is given due to a stable change in pressure and not an accidental one that may have been caused by a wind gust.

20:29:08 04-Jan-15 Static Pressure Room 1

Parameter Value Low Outside Temperature 40.0

Pressure at Low Temperature 0.120 High Outside Temperature 70

Pressure at High Temperature 0.080 Tunnel Pressure 0.080 Pressure Band 0.040

Low Pressure Alarm 0.048 High Pressure Alarm 0.149


o Advance Open (sec): Time setting for curtains to open before fans activate. This parameter ensures that the curtains are open before fan activity.

o Low Pressure Alarm Minimum Level: From what level you wish to activate low static pressure alarm.

6.5 Heaters

This screen defines the heater parameters.

Device lists the different heaters.

1. Define the: o Heat Band: Set the happy zone for the heaters on/off. o Heat Lamp Diff: Differential from heat temperature to initiate heat lamps.

2. In Control > Heater > Help define: o Variable heaters: For each variable heater define the minimum and maximum ouput

percentage; this is a safety measure.

20:29:08 04-Jan-15 Static Pressure Room 1

Device Band Heat Target Diff End Day Heater 1 1.0 0.0 0 Heater 2 1.0 0.0 0

Heat Lamp 1 1.0 0.0 0 Heat Lamp 2 1.0 0.0 0 Var. Heater 1 10.0 0.0 0 Var. Heater 2 10.0 0.0 0


6.6 Cool Pad

This menu defines the cool pad operating conditions.

1. Define the parameters: o Day: Set growth day. o From Time: The cool pad begins operating at this time. o To Time: The cool pad ceases to operate at this time. o Target Differential: Set difference from target temperature to use this setting. You can

use negative differential temperatures. o To Humidity: Set maximum humidity allowed before stopping cool pad. You can enter

100%. o On Sec: Set the maximum on time for each cycle of cool pad operation. o Off Sec: Set the minimum off time for each cycle of cool pad operation.

2. In Control > Cool Pad > Help, set the parameters: o From Level: From what ventilation level to begin cool pad operation. 0 disables the cool

pad. 0 o Temperature Band: On/off differential or Happy Zone with respect to temperature for

the ‘Cool #’ and ‘Cool Pad #’ relays. These normally control the water pump for the cool cells. 1.0

o Humidity Band: On/off differential or Happy Zone with respect to inside humidity for the ‘Cool #’ and ‘Cool Pad #’ relays. 2.0

6.7 Fogger Pad

This menu defines the Fogger operating conditions.

1. Define the parameters: o Day: Set growth day. o From Time: The cool pad begins operating at this time. o To Time: The cool pad ceases to operate at this time.

20:29:08 04-Jan-15 Fogger Room 1 No. From

Time To

Time Target

Diff To

Hum. On (sec) Off (sec)

1 0:00 0:00 0.0 0 0 0 2 0:00 0:00 0.0 0 0 0 3 0:00 0:00 0.0 0 0 0 4 0:00 0:00 0.0 0 0 0 5 0:00 0:00 0.0 0 0 0

20:29:08 04-Jan-15 Cool Pad Room 1 No. From

Time To

Time Target

Diff To

Hum. On (sec) Off (sec)

1 0:00 0:00 0.0 0 0 0 2 0:00 0:00 0.0 0 0 0 3 0:00 0:00 0.0 0 0 0 4 0:00 0:00 0.0 0 0 0 5 0:00 0:00 0.0 0 0 0


o Target Differential: Set difference from target temperature to use this setting. You can use negative differential temperatures.

o To Humidity: Set maximum humidity allowed before stopping cool pad. You can enter 100%.

o On Sec: Set the maximum on time for each cycle of cool pad operation. o Off Sec: Set the minimum off time for each cycle of cool pad operation.

2. In Control > Cool Pad > Help, set the parameters: o From Level: From what ventilation level to begin cool pad operation. 0 is no operation.

Default: 0 o Temp Band: On/off differential or Happy Zone with respect to temperature for the ‘Cool

#’ and ‘Cool Pad #’ relays. These normally control the water pump for the cool cells. Default: 1.0

o Humidity Band: On/off differential or Happy Zone with respect to inside humidity for the ‘Cool #’ and ‘Cool Pad #’ relays. Default: 2.0

6.8 Light

This menu defines the lighting schedule. There are up to five programmable lines.

• Define the parameters: o Day: Set growth day. o From Time: Lights turn on. o To Time: Lights turn off.

6.9 Feeding Schedule

This menu defines the feeding schedule. There are up to five programmable lines.

• Day: Set growth day. • From Time: Lights turn on.

20:29:08 04-Jan-15 Feeder Room 1 Day From

Time To

Time

0 0:00 0:00 0 0:00 0:00 0 0:00 0:00 0 0:00 0:00 0 0:00 0:00

20:29:08 04-Jan-15 Light Room 1 Day From

Time To

Time

0 0:00 0:00 0 0:00 0:00 0 0:00 0:00 0 0:00 0:00 0 0:00 0:00


• To Time: Lights turn off.

6.10 Timers

This is a simple device definition table with operation time and cycle. There are up to five functions (relays) available to program as time clocks.

6.11 Extra System

Any relay can be set as an extra system. There are up to three functions (relays) available to program as extra system.

The extra system’s relays activate according to the settings in this table and regardless of the conditions, or other devices.

• From: (HH:MM) Start time. • To: (HH:MM) End time. • To/From Temperature (From T./To T.): The temperature range for extra system activity.

• On/Off: (sec) On/off cycle by seconds.

This table consists of up to three programs.

20:29:08 04-Jan-15 Extra System Room 1 Extra Sys

Start Time

End Time

From Temp

To Temp

On (sec)

Off (sec)

1 10:00 12:00 32.0 32.0 20 40 2 14:00 16:00 32.0 32.0 30 50 3 17:00 19:00 32.0 32.0 40 60

20:29:08 04-Jan-15 Timers Room 1 Timers From

Time To

Time On

(sec) Off

(sec)

1 0:00 0:00 20 50 2 0:00 0:00 30 60 3 0:00 0:00 40 60 4 0:00 0:00 50 60 5 0:00 0:00 60 60


7 Management menu • Alarm Reset, page 36 • Animal Inventory, page 36 • Day & Group, page 37 • Alarm Setting, page 37

7.1 Alarm Reset

This screen resets the alarms.

1. To reset the alarm, press Enter 2. Use the up/down arrow keys to change from NO to YES. 3. Press Enter.

7.2 Animal Inventory

This table enables updating the animal inventory.

• Add Mortality: Insert number of dead animals. • Animals Placed: Insert animals placed.

• Animal Update: Updates the number of animals.

NOTE If incorrect figures are entered, it is possible to correct them by entering negative figures.

20:29:08 04-Jan-15 Animal Inventory Room 1

Parameter Value Add Morality 2

Animals Placed 50 Animals Updated 48

20:29:08 04-Jan-15 Alarm Reset Room 1

Parameter Value Alarm Reset No


7.3 Day & Group

This screen sets the day, designates a group as new, and sets the group number.

• Growth Day: Set the number of growth day. This parameter can help determine the animals’ age.

• New Group: To start a new group, select YES under a new group fragment and the controller automatically increases the group number by one and sets the growth day to 1.

CAUTION When starting a new group, history is deleted!

• Group No.: You can manually change the group number. • Control Mode: This parameter enables system operations (Normal mode) or disables

operations (Empty mode). In this screen, chose one of the following modes: o Normal o Empty: Empty mode is applied in cases of empty houses. When Empty mode is selected:

All alarms are disabled A flashing massage appears while displaying temperature. "E" appears in Farm Master Pro and "Empty House" in Farm Center Pro.

NOTE Setting controller to Normal or Empty mode inserts an event to History/Event table.

7.4 Alarm Setting

This screen sets the alarm parameters.

• Alarm Delay (sec): represents the number of seconds between failure detection and the alarm operation.

20:29:08 04-Jan-15 Alarm Settings Room 1

Parameter Value Alarm Delay (sec)

Low Temperature Alarm Diff High Temperature Alarm Diff

Emergency Temperature Variable Fan Stop Min Water/Hour Max Water/ Hour

Min Feed/Hour Max Feed/Hour

Auxiliary Alarm Related History

20:29:08 04-Jan-15 Day and Group Room 1

Parameter Value Growth Day 6 New Group ? No

Group No. 1 Control Mode Full House


NOTE If the problem is solved before the delay time ends, no alarm is recorded in the history log.

• Low Temperature Alarm Diff: Low temperature range beyond which alarm is activated. • High Temperature Alarm Diff: High temperature range beyond which alarm is activated. • Out Compensation: This parameter is added to the high temperature alarm when outside

temperatures are high, like noontime in desert countries. This feature ensures an alarm is not triggered just because it is a hot day. The emergency temperature has no compensation, so the compensation feature only works when temperatures do not exceed the emergency temperature.

Example: Outdoor+comp. >Alarm then Alarm=Outdoor+Comp. For example: IF the pre set compensation is 2°F, the outside temperature is 75°F and alarm is set to 76°F, the controller adds the outside temperature to the comp, and the alarm rises to 77. (75+2=77)

Figure 11: Out Temperature Compensation

• Emergency Temperature: The temperature beyond which the controller goes into emergency mode and an alarm is activated.

• Variable Fan Stop: When in low temperature alarm, decide whether to keep variable speed in minimum operation or totally shut down the function.

• Water & Feed: o Min/Max Water/Hour: The quantity of water per hour, below or above which the alarm

is activated. o Min/Max Feed/Hour: The quantity of feed per hour, below or above which the alarm is

activated. • Auxiliary Alarm Related History: When assigning a related function, alarm occurs if the

associated digital input fails to follow the relay. Digital input must be active when its associated relay is on.

If there is no related function the alarm turns on when digital input is active.


8 History menu The history section maintains a memory of activity of the last 100 days and 100 events or alarms.

• Temperature • Humidity • Water • Feed • Mortality • Heater • Alarm • Event

8.1 Temperature

8.2 Humidity

• Sensors: Data collection for minimum, maximum and average in temperature and humidity for the last 100 days

20:29:08 04-Jan-15 History Humidity Room 1

Day Average Minimum Maximum 6 70 65 75 5 81 65 75

20:29:08 04-Jan-15 History Temperature Room 1

Day Average Minimum Maximum 6 82.1 79.2 82.9 5 82.1 81.7 82.2


8.3 Water

• Day: Growth day • Daily Water: Daily consumption

• Daily %: Percent change from previous day

8.4 Feed

• Day: Growth day • Daily: Daily consumption

• Daily %: Percent change from previous day

8.5 Mortality

• Day: Growth day • Daily Mortality: Daily mortality • Total Animals: Mortality total since growth day one

20:29:08 04-Jan-15 History Mortality Room 1

Day Daily Mortality Total Animals 6 0 0 5 0 0

20:29:08 04-Jan-15 History Feed Room 1

Day Daily Feed Daily % 6 0 0 5 0 0

20:29:08 04-Jan-15 History Water Room 1

Day Daily Water Daily % 6 0 0 5 0 0


8.6 Heater

The history heater displays the amount of time each heater (Heat-1/2) or heat lamp (Heat L-1/2) was on that growth day.

8.7 Alarm

There are 21 possible alarm messages:

1. Ana. In Fail: Analog input failure 2. High Temp: High temperature alarm 3. Low Temp: Low temperature alarm 4. Hum.Sen Fail: Humidity sensor failure 5. Lost Comm: Lost communication 6. W. Overflow: Water over flow 7. F. Overflow: Feed over flow 8. Sn. 1 Fail: Sensor #1 failure 9. Sn. 2 Fail 10. Sn. 3 Fail 11. Sn.1 Def Err: Sensor definition error 12. Sn.2 Def Err 13. Sn.3 Def Err 14. Sn.1 Out Rng: Sensor out of range 15. Sn.2 Out Rng 16. Sn.3 Out Rng 17. Sn. Not Def: Sensor not defined 18. Aux Alarm: Auxiliary alarm

20:29:08 04-Jan-15 History Alarm Room 1

No Alarm Day Time Date 1 Low Temp 2 1:00 02 JAN 15 2 W. Overflow 2 1:30 02 JAN 15 3 Low Temp 2 1:30 02 JAN 15 4 High Temp 2 9:30 02 JAN 15 5

20:29:08 04-Jan-15 History Heaters Room 1

Day Heat-1 Heat-2 Heat L-1 Heat L-2 6 1:00 11:00 1:00 11:00 5 1:30 12:00 1:30 12:00


19. Press. Fail 20. Low S. Press 21. High S. Press

8.8 Event

Besides the menu number event message there are three kinds of events:

• Power up: How many times the controller was turned on • Reset: How many times the controller was reset • Cold: How many cold starts were performed

• Menu#: Which menu number has been changed

The events table is similar to the alarms table but without icons. For example: in the table above “Menu #11” means that there was a change of settings in CONTROL Menu 1, Temp Curve Table.

20:29:08 04-Jan-15 History Event Room 1

No Event Day Time Date 1 Menu #11 2 1:00 02 JAN 15 2 Menu #11 2 1:30 02 JAN 15 3 Menu #11 2 2:30 02 JAN 15 4 Power Up 2 9:30 02 JAN 15 5


9 System menu: Ventilation Levels

The following sections detail the Device Menu.

• Ventilation Levels, page 43 • Variable Fan Levels, page 45 • Curtain Levels, page 46 • Stir Fan, page 46

9.1 Ventilation Levels

The Farm Center Provides up to 30 programmable ventilation levels.

NOTE When employing the Ventilation by Weight option, the On/Off times don't appear.

1. Define: o Diff Deg. o On/Off o Fans The usual way to program them is to start the first level with the least amount of air to be used.

The full circle represent continues fan operation.

The empty full circle represents cycle operation according to the on/off time set for each stage.

A dot represents no operation at all.

2. In System > Ventilation Levels > Help define: o Tunnel Exit Diff: Set the relative temperature for the outside sensor at which to exit tunnel.

The controller cannot exit tunnel until the outside temperature is less than tunnel temperature plus this differential. This number can be positive or negative. To eliminate the effect of this parameter on tunnel exit, enter a large positive number such as 90.0. Default: 0.0

20:29:08 04-Jan-15 Levels of Ventilation Room 1 No. Diff

Deg. On

(sec) Off

(sec) Fans 1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

1 0.0 30 240 2 0.0 0 0 3 0.0 0 0 4 0.0 0 0 5 0.0 0 0


o Tunnel Exit – Out T Diff from Tunnel: This parameter sets amount below the tunnel entry temperature at which to exit tunnel ventilation. Tunnel temperatures are determined by the sensors specified in Temperature Definition. Entry and exit is also controlled by these sensors. The controller can not exit tunnel until the tunnel temperature is this much less than the tunnel entry temperature. It must be a positive number. Default: 2.0

o Tunnel Exit Delay (min): Delay time after satisfying tunnel exit conditions. Default: 5 (minutes)

o Inc Delay Time: This is the standard minimum delay before increasing ventilation levels. Default: 120 (sec)

o Decrease Level Delay Time: This is the standard minimum delay before decreasing ventilation levels. 180 (sec)

o First Tunnel Level: Switching into and out of tunnel ventilation is a major change in ventilation. For tunnel ventilation, enter the first tunnel level here. If set on 0 there is no tunnel level. Default: 0

The following table is an example of a proper ventilation setting. Note that tunnel is not noticeable on the current table and is set according to the system parameter- 1st tunnel level.

Lev Tunnel Fans On Off Diff

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

1 30 570 0.0

2 40 560 0.0

3 52 548 0.0

4 70 530 0.0

5 90 510 0.0

6 30 270 0.0

7 40 260 0.0

8 52 248 0.0

9 70 230 0.0

10 90 210 0.0

11 120 180 0.0

12 160 140 0.0

13 225 75 0.0

14 300 0.0

15 100 200 0.0

16 70 230 0.0

17 90 210 0.0

18 120 180 0.0


Lev Tunnel Fans On Off Diff

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

19 160 140 0.0

20 225 75 0.0

21 0 0 0.0

22 0 0 1.0

23 0 0 2.0

24 0 0 3.0

25 0 0 4.0

26 0 0 5.0

27

28

29

30

9.2 Variable Fan Levels

This screen sets the variable fan levels.

• Define: o Percentage o Working mode

The percentage for a full circle represents the fan operation percentage from the maximum. If set on 30% it will operate up to 30% of the maximum.

The percentage for a half full circle represents the fan operation percentage in off mode during cycle operation.

20:29:08 04-Jan-15 Variable Fan Levels Room 1 Lvl -1- -2- -3- -4- 1 50 50 50 50 2 30 30 30 30 3 40 40 40 40 4 40 40 40 40 5 40 40 40 40


9.3 Curtain Levels

This screen sets the levels to which the curtains are opened.

Set the curtain levels to correspond with the ventilation levels. Some producers will want to open the tunnel curtain prior to the actual tunnel. This is convenient to control pressure in retrofit houses which may not have sufficient side inlets for the number of fans required in side ventilation.

You can also run the tunnel curtain under pressure control. In that event, the percent open settings become minimum settings. When the side vents are at 100%, if pressure requires, the controller opens the tunnel curtain to maintain the pressure setting.

9.4 Stir Fan

The stir fans mix the air inside the house and control temperature differentials between different parts of the house. This screen sets the relevant parameters.

• Sensors Diff: The circulation fan starts if the difference between temperatures in different parts of the house is higher than the set differential. The sensors that participate in this differential can be divided into these groups: o If no sensors are set for circulation fans in temp definition, the current defined sensors

control this operation. If for example the house is in tunnel mode, the tunnel sensors control the circulation fans. If there is a difference higher than three (like the example above) between two sensors, the circulation fans begin to operate.

o If one sensor is defined for the circulation fans, the difference between this sensor and the average controls the circulation fans.

o If more than one sensor is defined for the circulation fans, when the difference increases between any two sensors, the circulation fans begin operation.

• From/To Time: When the application starts/stops • From Level: At what level the application starts

• To Level: At what level the application stops

If any of the definitions above is set on 0, the circulation fan operates at any time or level according to the differential.

20:29:08 04-Jan-15 Stir Fan Program Room 1 Parameter Value Sensor Diff. 3.1 From Time 0:00

To Time 0:00 From Level 0

To Level 0

20:29:08 04-Jan-15 Curtain Levels Room 1 Lvl Curt

1 Curt 2

Curt 3

Curt 4

Tunnel Inlet Damp 1

Damp 2

Damp 3

Damp 4

1 0 0 0 0 55 15 60 60 60 60 2 0 0 0 0 55 15 60 60 60 60 3 0 0 0 0 55 15 60 60 60 60 4 0 0 0 0 55 15 60 60 60 60 5 0 0 0 0 55 15 60 60 60 60


10 System menu: Calibration • Temperature • Humidity • Pressure • Water & Feed

NOTE The Calibration Menu items are for future use.

10.1 Temperature

Calibrate temperature sensors on this screen.

CAUTION Only calibrate the sensors if you have reason to believe that they are producing inaccurate results.

The temperature sensor is a very accurate sensor with a deviation of 0.1. Calibrate the temperature sensor by using a very accurate reference instrument and enter the offset number for each sensor in the Temp factor line. Use the up and down arrow keys to select sensors.

10.2 Humidity

Calibrate the humidity sensor on this screen.

CAUTION Only calibrate the sensor if you have reason to believe that they are producing inaccurate results.

If required, calibrate the humidity sensor by using a very accurate reference instrument and enter the offset number in the Humidity factor line.

20:29:08 04-Jan-15 Calibration Humidity Room 1

Device Factor Humidity 0.0

20:29:08 04-Jan-15 Calibration Temperature Room 1

Device Factor Temp-1 0.0 Temp-2 0.0 Temp-3 0.0 Temp-4 N/A


10.3 Static Pressure

This screen is used to calibrate pressure sensors.

10.4 Water and Feed

The water and feed system operates on a pulse counting method. Enter the amount of feed/water per pulse.


Device Factor Water per Pulse 0.1 Feed per Pulse 1.0


Device Factor Value A/D


11 System menu: Installation The following sections detail how to configure the Farm Center Pro software. For details on the physical installation, refer to Mechanical Installation Guide, page 15.

• Relay Layout • Analog Sensors Layout • Digital Input • Analog Output • Variable Speed Fan • Temperature Definition • Curtain Setup • Fan Air Capacity

11.1 Relay Layout

In this screen, define each relay as required.

Each relay can be defined as any of the following functions:

• None • Heater 1 - 2 • Heat lamp 1 - 2 • Fan 1 - 8 • Cool Pad • Foggers • Curtain 1 - 4 open • Curtain 1 - 4 close • Tunnel open • Tunnel close • Inlet open • Inlet close • Light • Feed • Stir Fan • Extra system 1 - 3

20:29:08 04-Jan-15 Relay Layout Room 1

Relay Function Number 1 Heater 1 2 Heater 2 3 Inlet Open 1 4 Inlet Close 1 5 <None> 0


• Timer 1 - 5

• Alarm

11.2 Analog Sensors Layout

In this screen, define the temperature and humidity sensors.

Farm Center Pro supports up to four temperature sensors and one humidity sensor. Temperature Sensors 1 – 3 can be inside the house. Temperature Sensor 4 only can be defined as Inside or Outside'.

11.3 Digital Input

In this screen, define the digital sensors.

NOTE AUX. ALARM: When Farm Center Pro begins to function, a digital input signal is transmitted to verify that the alarm is actually on; if not the alarm starts.

20:29:08 04-Jan-15 Analog Sensors Layout Room 1

CH. Function 1 Aux. Alarm 2 Feed 3 Water


Input # Sensor Function 1 Temperature 1 Inside 2 Temperature 2 None 3 Temperature 3 Inside 4 Temperature 4 Outside 5 Humidity 1 Inside


11.4 Analog Output

In this screen, set the analog outputs to one of the following:

• Variable Heat (up to 2) • Variable Fan (up to 4)

• Damper (up to 4)

• Press Enter to view the drop down list. • Press ENTER to select an output.

11.5 Variable Speed Fan

This screen enables variable speed fans.

To define a speed fan select YES.

This table fills out according to the number of TRIACs in your system (0 - 2).

11.6 Temperature Definition

Map Temperature sensors 1 - 4 to each function as required.

1. Scroll to each function. 2. Press the arrow keys to highlight a temperature sensor symbol/ 3. Map the sensors as required.

o V = mapped

20:29:08 04-Jan-15 Variable Fan Setup Room 1

Device. Set Value Fan Boost Time

Cycle Mode High Fan1 Min Speed 30 Fan1 Min Speed 30 Fan2 Min Speed 30 Fan3 Min Speed 30 Fan3 Min Speed 30

Triac 1 Disable Triac 2 Disable


CH. Function Dev # Min Volt. Max Volt. 1 Damper 1 2 Damper 2 3 Var. Fan 1


o O – not mapped

S using the Round Arrows key to apply and remove check marks.

NOTE You can view only those devices defined in the relay layout and variable heat.

NOTE Average: The average definition refers to the average temperature, according to the sensor defined. A blank line defined for a certain sensor, indicates that the sensor operates according to the average temperature definition.

11.7 Curtain Setup

Curtain Setup informs the controller how fast your curtains and side inlets move. This information is used to properly calculate automatic inlet advance as well as inlet and curtain positions.

1. Define relays in System > Installation > Relays. 2. In System > Installation > Curtain Setup, define the opening and closing cycle times. 3. In System > Installation > Curtain Setup > help define:

o Number of Movements for Calibration: Calibration Steps: To ensure accurate positioning of the curtains, the controller may periodically calibrate the curtain position. This parameter sets the maximum number of curtain movements or stages between calibrations. Calibration consists of forcing the curtain to the nearest limit, 0% or 100% with adequate overtime to ensure reaching the limit switch. Then the curtain returns to its

20:29:08 04-Jan-15 Curtain Setup Room 1

Curtain. Open (sec) Close (sec) Tunnel 1 60 60 Inlet 1 60 60

Curtain 1 60 60 Curtain 2 60 60

20:29:08 04-Jan-15 Temperature Definition Room 1

Function Temp. Sensor Average VV Tunnel 1 VV Heater 1 VV Heater 2

Heat Lamp 1 VVVV Heat Lamp 2 Cool Pad 1 VVV Stir Fan 1 Fogger 1

Extra System 1 Extra System 2 Extra System 3 Var. Heater 1 Var. Heater 2


proper position. In the event several curtains require calibration, they calibrate one at a time to reduce the amount of restriction to normal ventilation. The stage counter resets automatically each time the curtains reach a limit point to prevent excessive calibration.

o Power Off Calibration: When enabled, inlets are calibrated after a power failure. The inlet opens completely and then closes according to the static pressure at the required position.

11.8 Fan Air Capacity

In this screen set the fan air capacity for the, exhaust, tunnel, and variable speed fans.

• Default capacity: 30000 M3/H o Range: 0 – 99999

NOTE Define the metric or US capacity in the setup screen..

11.9 About

Use this window to check the controller's software version.

Use the arrow keys to switch between controllers and press select to view the software version.

20:29:08 04-Jan-15 About Room 1

Parameter Value Software Version 2.00r01 Hardware Version 01.00.01

LCD Version 01.00.01 Farm Master Version 2000

20:29:08 04-Jan-15 Fan Air Capacity Room 1

Fan Air Capacity Fan 1 17657 Fan 2 17657 Fan 3 17657 Fan 4 17657 Fan 5 17657 Fan 6 17657 Fan 7 17657 Fan 8 17657

Var. Fan 1 17657 Var. Fan 2 17657 Var. Fan 3 17657 Var. Fan 4 17657


12 Farm Master Pro Functions

The following sections detail the Farm Master Pro functions.

12.1 Cold Start

To execute a cold start, disconnect the power, reconnect the power while pressing the three Farm Master Pro buttons together and hold them for about three seconds. The following appears:

When this screen appears, the controller preformed a cold start.

CAUTION Cold Start erases all data and history from the memory and load factory defaults!

12.2 Set Unit Number

• Press the two arrow key simultaneously until NO blinks. • Set the unit number with the up and down arrows. • Press SELECT.

12.3 Main Menu

Once the Farm Master Pro is activated the main screen appears displaying the inside average temperature of the rooms. Press SELECT for two seconds to allow the user to access the main screen’s information.

• trg: The target temperature for the room. • rH: Humidity in room.

• rH.t: Target humidity. • day: Growth day for the room. The display alternates between the name and the figure.

12.4 Calibration

Temperature sensors are very accurate and most likely do not require calibration. However, if calibration is required, do the following:

12.4.1 TEMPERATURE SENSOR CALIBRATION

• Use an accurate thermometer as a reference. • Place the thermometer near the temperature sensor. • Make sure that the inside temperature is stable. • Calibrate the temperature sensor immediately after reading.

12.4.2 CALIBRATION PROCEDURE

1. Press SELECT and the “up” arrow keys simultaneously and hold them together for about two seconds. The display alternates between the sensor number and the temperature measured.

C L d


2. Use the arrow key to change the temperature. 3. Press SELECT to move through the sensors and the arrows to change temperatures.

NOTE Calibration of humidity sensor is done exactly the same way; the only difference is that instead of measuring temperature, the humidity is measured by an external humidity sensor.

12.5 Test

The test option is used mostly in the installation process and it enables the installer to check systems.

To test a menu:

1. Press “SELECT” and “down” arrow keys simultaneously and hold them together for about two seconds. The display alternates between the name of the I/O and an ON/OFF sign.

2. Press the arrow keys to allow switching between On and Off.

• rL.1-7: Relays 1 to 7 • SPd: Variable speed (check minimum to full capacity using the arrow keys)

• AO1-4: Analog outputs 1 to 4 • t1, t2: Temperature sensors with the A/D counts blinking on the screen

• Hu: Humidity sensor A/D counts • Ai1-2: Analog inputs 1 to 2

• Prs: Pressure A/D counts • DG1-3: Digital inputs 1 to 3


13 Warranty

Warranty and technical assistance

Munters products are designed and built to provide reliable and satisfactory performance but cannot be guaranteed free of faults; although they are reliable products they can develop unforeseeable defects and the user must take this into account and arrange adequate emergency or alarm systems if failure to operate could cause damage to the articles for which the Munters plant was required: if this is not done, the user is fully responsible for the damage which they could suffer.

Munters extends this limited warranty to the first purchaser and guarantees its products to be free from defects originating in manufacture or materials for one year from the date of delivery, provided that suitable transport, storage, installation and maintenance terms are complied with. The warranty does not apply if the products have been repaired without express authorisation from Munters, or repaired in such a way that, in Munters’ judgement, their performance and reliability have been impaired, or incorrectly installed, or subjected to improper use. The user accepts total responsibility for incorrect use of the products.

The warranty on products from outside suppliers fitted to Farm Center Pro and Farm Master Pro, (for example cables, weights, etc.) is limited to the conditions stated by the supplier: all claims must be made in writing within eight days of the discovery of the defect and within 12 months of the delivery of the defective product. Munters has thirty days from the date of receipt in which to take action, and has the right to examine the product at the customer’s premises or at its own plant (carriage cost to be borne by the customer).

Munters at its sole discretion has the option of replacing or repairing, free of charge, products which it considers defective, and will arrange for their despatch back to the customer carriage paid. In the case of faulty parts of small commercial value which are widely available (such as bolts, etc.) for urgent despatch, where the cost of carriage would exceed the value of the parts, Munters may authorise the customer exclusively to purchase the replacement parts locally; Munters will reimburse the value of the product at its cost price.

Munters will not be liable for costs incurred in demounting the defective part, or the time required to travel to site and the associated travel costs. No agent, employee or dealer is authorised to give any further guarantees or to accept any other liability on Munters’ behalf in connection with other Munters products, except in writing with the signature of one of the Company’s Managers. WARNING: In the interests of improving the quality of its products and services, Munters reserves the right at any time and without prior notice to alter the specifications in this manual. The liability of the manufacturer Munters ceases in the event of:

• dismantling the safety devices; • use of unauthorised materials;


• inadequate maintenance; • use of non-original spare parts and accessories.

Barring specific contractual terms, the following are directly at the user’s expense:

• preparing installation sites; • providing an electricity supply (including the protective equipotential bonding (PE) conductor, in

accordance with CEI EN 60204-1, paragraph 8.2), for correctly connecting the equipment to the mains electricity supply;

• providing ancillary services appropriate to the requirements of the plant on the basis of the information supplied with regard to installation;

• tools and consumables required for fitting and installation; • lubricants necessary for commissioning and maintenance.

It is mandatory to purchase and use only original spare parts or those recommended by the manufacturer. Dismantling and assembly must be performed by qualified technicians and according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

The use of non-original spare parts or incorrect assembly exonerates the manufacturer from all liability.

Requests for technical assistance and spare parts can be made directly to the nearest Munters office. A full list of contact details can be found on the back page of this manual.

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