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1. Farm Pro limate Controller for Pigs s Ag MIS IGB 2149 11 13 Rev 1 0 Munters P N 110190 Farm Pro Pigs User manual Revision N1 0 of 18 11 2013 Product Software Version 8 07 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 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 1 INTRODUCTION 6 1 1 1 2 1 3 Disclaimer 6 Introduction 6 Notes 5 55 55 5 5 6 2 PRECAUTIONS _________ _______ _____ __ _______ 7 2 1 2 2 2 3 Grounding rer rer rrr LL LLL LLL 7 Filtering ennen 7 Checking the Battery Level
2. eL rr rmn rr rm rr 8 4 Digital Inputs Menu 34 mr 8 5 Analog Input Menu 35 8 6 Analog Output Menu 36 8 7 Pulse Menu 37 CALIBRATION MENU 9 1 Temperature Menu 41 9 2 Humidity Menu 42 9 3 Feed Pulse Ratio Menu 45 94 Water Pulse Ratio Menu 46 CONFIGURATION 10 1 System Variables Menu 96 10 2 Password Menu 97 WARRANTY _ Munters 2013 5 28 28 28 29 29 29 30 30 30 31 31 31 31 31 32 32 32 33 33 33 33 33 34 34 34 35 35 35 36 36 37 37 44 45 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 Pro In order to realize the full benefit fr
3. 7 3 INTRODUCTION TO THE FARM PRO 8 3 3 2 4 1 4 2 4 3 4 4 4 5 5 1 5 2 5 3 5 4 5 5 5 0 5 7 5 8 5 9 5 10 Features rr nn nnn nnn nn nnn nnn enn enn nen enn nnn eee nn nen nn nennneennnenne 8 Principles Options and Operation 8 3 2 1 Summary Ventilation Settings ee ec Sepatu tua 8 3 2 2 Examples Fan Groups Curtains and Levels usu 9 XE RIA EE 13 3 24 Additional Systems aea boite Daten dia Dump io ide eua eee 14 OPERATING INSTRUCTION S 16 5 5 5 16 Keypad n n n rr rn rn nn S S S S S S 16 Factory Reset Cold Start 17 Hot Keys eurer nn nnn nnn Ine ne ene 17 Menu Structure nnn rre rre er eur ner ner enn LLL LLL 18 CONTROL MENU 9 19 Accessing Me
4. NOTE See also System Variable 10 56 Cool Down Factor The minimum percentage correction towards target during each increase ventilations delay If the temperature does not improve by this amount the Farm Pro increases it in one level after the delay time Default 15 10 2 Password Menu 97 To protect the integrity of the Farm Pro settings use a password For the communications programs to access all the Farm Pro controls on one line they need to have the same password You can enter a high password to provide complete access and or a low password that allows reading the information on the controller but not making changes Munters 2013 44 11 Warranty Warranty and technical assistance Munters products are designed and built to provide reliable and satisfactory performance but cannot 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 maint
5. relay operation to arbitrarily long times 8 4 Digital Inputs Menu 34 The Digital Inputs menu displays the status of the following digital inputs e Wind direction Feed overtime alarm depending on the card installed e Feed pulse system The displayed value shows the input open or shorted state Munters AB 2013 33 e 1 Short e 0 Open 8 5 Analog Inputs Menu 35 The Analog Input menu displays the humidity static pressure analog inputs The values shown represent the internal digital numbers used by the Farm Pro The Farm Pro calculates actual values using calibration factors and other formulas for humidity or static pressure NOTE The p column displays the A D values of the internal pressure sensor and not on the analog inputs 8 6 Analog Output Menu 36 The Analog Output menu controls a variable speed fan and a light dimmer via the activation voltage The menu activates them at the same time To change the change the activation voltage 1 In the Control Menu press 36 2 Press Enter 3 Type the approximate output voltage 4 Press Enter The Farm Pro checks the variable speed fan and the light dimmer at this voltage 8 7 Pulse Menu 37 Menu 37 displays the current pulse count Munters AB 2013 34 9 Calibration menu The following menus are used to calibrate Farm Pro sensors Temperature Menu 41 e Humidity Menu 42 e Feed Pulse Ratio Menu 45 e Water Pulse Ratio Menu 46 9 1
6. Table 4 Typical Fan Grouping Example B Part 1 Fan 1 on Timer Side Wall Fan 2 on Timer Side Wall Fan 3 on Timer Side Wall Fans and 7 Tunnel Fans 8 and 9 Tunnel Fans 10 and 11 Tunnel In Example B there is a single vent machine and a tunnel curtain machine All the fans are 48 tunnel fans The RPS static pressure sensor controls sidewall ceiling inlets independently from the ventilation table For ventilation under cold conditions one two or three of the tunnel fans provide minimum ventilation These blow fresh air through the side inlets providing uniform fresh air throughout the house Many growers would insist on using stir fans out for reasons of safety Tunnel ventilation with cooling pads levels 16 19 provides ventilation for animals during hot weather Munters AB 2013 11 3 2 2 3 Example Part 2 Table 5 Typical Ventilation Level Table Ventilation Level Ventilation nene Off Minutes Var 1 100000000000 05 o 310000000000 20 39 4100000000000 30 20 3 10000000000040 fo 10000000000010 0000 720000000000 fo 120000000000 2 5 0 14000000000010 Minimum Ventilatio Cn 11 123400000000 20 0 400000000000 0 0 The first part of Example B s ventilation table reflects power and transitional ventilation with air coming through static pressure controlled inlets At level 16 the Farm Pro swi
7. 31 Static Pressure Wind Gust Delay Seconds Length of time of delay before making pressure adjustments to unexpected pressure changes Factory Default 10 seconds Menu 8 other parameters related to static pressure operation NOTE The Farm Pro bypasses this delay for ventilation level changes and cycle timer fans since it knows that the pressure change is not due to a wind gust 32 Water Overflow Alarm Quantity per Minute Units Sets the water quantity per minute from the water meter that will trigger an overflow alarm Calibration Menu 46 scales the quantity so enter the scaled quantity instead of the number of pulses from the water meter Factory default 99 33 Water Shortage Alarm Quantity per Hour Units Sets the minimum water quantity per hour that the Farm Pro must detect to prevent generating a water shortage alarm Note that the lights must be on during the time this alarm can occur This alarm is disabled when lights are out Factory default O 34 Water Overflow Alarm Delay Minutes Sets the minimum amount of time that water overflow must be active before the Farm Pro generates an alarm Factory default 10 0 minutes 35 Water Overflow During Dark Quantity per Hour Sets the water quantity per Hour from the water meter that will trigger an overflow alarm when it is dark Factory default O 36 Humidity Treatment Heater Use Limit Degrees Sets the number of degrees above the target temperature at whic
8. Farm Pro begins to operate foggers Fogging begins when the temperature exceeds the Target temperature Table 4 plus the Trg Diff parameter For example if The Target temperature is 25 C e Diff is 1 5 C between 9 00 to 21 30 Farm Pro operates cooling pads for one minute if the temperature is above 23 5 C and the humidity is less than 85 After one minute there is a 10 minute break before cooling can restart If the temperature rises to 25 C and humidity drops to 82 5 then cooling remains on for one minute and then there is a two minute break Additional information Farm Pro provides space for up to five growth days The Farm Pro automatically sorts the table in order of From Temperature after you enter the data The sorting is done according to the following order temperature low to high humidity and hour Aline is active only when the time temperature and humidity conditions are met To configure the Fogging parameters Set the Temperature settings Temperature Menu 01 page 19 In the Control Menu press 9 2 3 Press Enter 4 Type the required parameters 5 Press Enter The Fogging parameters are set NOTE After entering the Trg Dif parameter press to make the number a negative factor if required Munters 2013 27 e Mortality Menu 11 e Animal Count Menu 12 e Feed Inventory Menu 13 Time G
9. Temperature Menu 41 Menu 41 checks and calibrates each temperature sensor To calibrate a temperature sensor 1 In the Control Menu press 41 2 Press Enter 3 Stabilize the sensors at a known temperature 4 Type that temperature 5 Press Enter NOTE The calibration base value is fixed upon entering Menu 47 Therefore do not enter Menu 4 until after the sensors are at a stable temperature The Farm Pro calculates the calibration factor The sensors are factory tested to be accurate to within 2 Note that the calibration is precise only at the calibration temperature Errors tend to increase as the temperature deviates from the calibration temperature It may be simpler to measure the temperature of a pail of water Air temperature changes rapidly in small regions by several degrees as air currents move making calibration difficult e Ensure the water temperature is near ambient air temperature to prevent warm up or cool down while calibrating e the water while measuring it to eliminate warmer and cooler regions 9 2 Humidity Menu 42 Menu 42 checks and calibrates each humidity sensor To calibrate a humidity sensor 1 In the Control Menu press 42 2 Press Enter 3 Measure the current humidity using an external independent sensor 4 Change the humidity level in the controller match the independent sensor 5 Press Enter O A disconnected sensor shows DIS and a shorted one shows SHR The factor
10. determines the size of the window opening The higher the pressure the greater the mixing of cold and warm air High Outside Temperature When the outside temperature is warmer greater air flow is required there is less of a need to mix the inside and outside air This temperature setting specifies the temperature at which the high temperature pressure set point is in effect Default 25 C High Temperature Pressure Set Point Default 0 08 inches of water column Low Pressure Alarm Default 0 01 inches of water column High Pressure Alarm Default 0 14 inches of water column Open Stage This sets the maximum length of open run time to reduce the pressure Setting to O will run the vent machine all the way to reach the target Default 1 second Close Stage This sets the maximum length of close run time to increase the pressure Setting to O will run the vent machine all the way to reach the target Default 1 second Run Delay This is the delay after an open or close run to allow the house time to stabilize after a change in pressure setting This delay allows for stabilization System Variable 31 is a start up delay It sets the time for validating a pressure change to prevent reacting to wind gusts Default 10 Seconds Hysteresis This sets the total dead band about the set point in which it does not adjust the inlets Default 0 02 inches of water column 4 Press Enter The Feeding parameters are set Farm Pro has v
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12. 8 0 32 4 or more than 20 0 C 36 0 e Farm Pro automatically sorts the table in order of From Temperature after you enter the data The sorting is done according to the following order temperature low to high humidity and hour Aline can be active only when all the following conditions are fulfilled time temperature and humidity To configure the Cooling parameters Set the Temperature settings Temperature Menu 01 page 19 In the Control Menu press 4 1 2 3 Press Enter 4 Type the required parameters 5 Press Enter The Cooling parameters are set Munters 2013 22 NOTE After entering the Tun Dif parameter press Altto make the number a negative factor if required 5 6 Lighting Menu 05 Table 10 Lighting Table From Time To Time Intensity The Lighting menu sets the time when the pig coop is lit You can enter up to 50 time periods with single or multiple periods each day The Farm Pro sorts the table by day then by from time It turns lights on and off using relays or accepts to 10 Volt controlled light dimmers In this example the Day 1 settings apply until Day 7 To configure the Lighting schedule In the Control Menu press 5 Press Enter Type the required parameters Press Enter The Lighting parameters are set 5 7 Feed Menu 06 Table 11 Feeding Table 06 00 14 00 13 00 07 00 The Feeding Me
13. TER key to reach that section You can also browse Quick Menu items with the arrow keys The blinking line under the 1 is the cursor It marks the point at which your typing appears 5 2 Temperature Menu 01 Table 7 Temperature Menu Munters 2013 19 The Temperature Menu is used to set temperatures according to animal age The Farm Pro enables defining up to ten growth dates along with e Target temperature ideal animal temperature temperature controls heater operation e Cooling determines the point at which the Farm Pro switches into tunnel ventilation or uses evaporative cooling equipment To set the Temperature 1 In the Control Menu press 1 2 Press Enter 3 Type the required days and temperatures 4 Press Enter E Target Heating E Cooling Configuration Menu 91 item 6 automatic continues daily temperature adjustment controls whether the Farm Pro interpolates between lines of the temperature table or uses the exact set points from the table The interpolation results in temperature ramping with smooth continuous changes rather than sudden jumps This item is good for herds with changing target set points 5 3 Min Max Levels Menu 02 Table 8 Ventilation and Curtain Levels Growth Day Minimum Maximum 1 1 5 7 2 10 14 4 14 21 5 17 28 6 17 35 6 18 42 7 20 0 0 Munters 2013 20 The Minimum Maximum Level Table limit
14. arious optional variables used to configure the static pressure To set the static pressure variables 1 In the Control menu press 97 2 Press Enter Munters 2013 25 3 Scroll down to the following variables 28 Selects millibars inches of water column or Pascal as the pressure unit 29 Stops the fans during operation of the curtains This is useful in the case of a curtain inlet that cannot move under static pressure 30 Disables the low pressure alarm for low ventilation levels 31 Forces a minimum delay before responding to changes in static pressure readings The Farm Pro bypasses this delay during ventilation level changes and when it turns the group fans on or off 26 Prevents momentary pressure loss from opening doors and high pressure pulses due to wind gusts from setting off nuisance alarms O 44 Opens inlet before fans begin operating 4 Press Enter The Pressure parameters are set Pressure Low Temp Pressure High Temp Pressure Low Temp High Temp Figure 14 Static Pressure Graph Parameters 1 4 define the pressure curve according to the temperature If a curve is not wanted insert identical values to parameters 2 and 4 Munters 2013 26 5 10 Foggers Menu 09 Table 15 Foggers Menu From Time To Time Trg Dif RH On Min Off Min 21 30 0 09 00 21 30 82 5 16 00 75 0 00 00 000 The Foggers menu defines the conditions when
15. aters e Variable Heaters 3 2 3 1 Standard automatic heaters Each of the zones can have low and high level standard heaters The low level heaters turn on first and if they cannot maintain the set temperature the high level heaters turn on For data collection the Farm Pro records the run time for the low level heaters only It does not record the times for the high level or radiant heaters If you use a single zone the Farm Pro uses the average of the zone temperature sensors control the heating If using multiple zones the Farm Pro uses the specific zone sensor designated for each zone Refer to Menu 91 item 5 and Menu 94 NOTE When Farm Pro turns on any of the standard heaters it immediately returns to minimum ventilation Munters AB 2013 13 3 2 3 2 Radiant heaters Many brooders use radiant heater The Farm Pro enables the radiant heaters to have individual temperature sensors to control the brooder heat Some radiant heaters require one relay to turn on the ignition and another relay for the high level burner System Variable 10 sets the ignition relay on time System Variable 38 enables setting a higher set temperature for radiant heaters which is higher than the standard heater setting 3 2 3 3 Variable Heaters 96 Percentage of Analog Out output Max out 10095 As defined in Variables 18 or 22 of Hysteresis System Low Level Variables Heat ON Menu 97 Heat OFF Min out 096 As defined in Var
16. bles when using these systems 6 If using static pressure controlled inlets enter the static pressure settings 3 2 2 Examples Fan groups curtains and levels In this section we consider two different houses One is curtain sided with cross ventilation and exhaust fans The other has only tunnel fans All of the fans in the first example are in the sidewalls In the second they are all at one end of the house The Farm Pro organizes the main ventilation fans in up to 12 groups of various sizes It turns on combinations of up to 12 of these groups at a time to provide the correct amount of ventilation e Example A Typical Fan Grouping No Tunnel e Example B Typical Fan Grouping Side Wall and Tunnel Fans with Static Pressure Control e Example B Part 2 Typical Ventilation Level Table e Example B Part 3 Curtain Level Table 3 2 2 1 Example A Typical fan grouping no tunnel The example here Typical Fan Grouping Example A demonstrates a common organization pattern The Farm Pro can also use a variable speed fan and timers to cycle fans on off Table 1 Typical Fan Grouping Example A Fans 5 and Fans 7 and 8 Fans 9 and 10 Example A uses no tunnel ventilation but has two independent side curtains The fans are all in the side walls An air inlet controlled by static pressure allows minimum fresh air into the building when the exhaust fans operate A possible ventilation table is on the next page Example A uses e
17. d a large temperature such as 50 0 C for the high temperature 5 9 Static Pressure Menu 08 Table 13 Static Pressure Table Out Temp Low 10 0 Press Low T 0 12 Out Temp High 25 0 Press High T 0 08 Low Alarm 0 01 High Alarm 0 6 Open Stage sec Close Stage sec Munters AB 2013 24 Delay sec 2 Hysteresis 0 04 The Static Pressure menu enables manual configuration of the controlled air inlets and Tunnel curtains in Tunnel mode to ensure proper barn ventilation When connected to an optional static pressure sensor the Farm Pro automatically adjusts the air vents inlets tunnel for proper ventilation If there is no static pressure sensor input fixed positions for curtains for the inlets inlets only work by static pressure and minimal tunnel openings in Menu 95 Refer to the Installation manual for information on this menu To configure the Static Pressure parameters 1 In the Control Menu press 8 2 Press Enter 3 Configure the following parameters O Low Outside Temperature To prevent cold outside air from descending directly on the herd Farm Pro mixes cooler air with warm air This temperature setting specifies the temperature at which the low temperature pressure set point is in effect The Farm Pro will interpolate between the low and high settings Default 10 C Low Temperature Pressure Set Point 0 12 inches of water column The pressure set point
18. difference for high level heaters or amount below the heat set temperature to turn on high level heaters Factory Default 2 0 3 6 F Munters 2013 40 10 Radiant Heater Ignition Time Sets the length of time the radiant heater ignition is held on Factory default 60 seconds See also System Variable 55 11 Low Temp Alarm Amount Below Heat Degrees Sets the degrees below the Heat Temperature to generate an alarm Factory default 3 0 C 5 4 F 12 Cooling Hysteresis Sets the difference between cooling system turned on and cooling system turned off temperatures Factory default 0 5 C 0 9 F 13 Humidity Treatment Main Delay Minutes Sets OFF time for the humidity treatment cycle Factory default 5 minutes 14 Zone A B Temp Diff for Re circulation Fan Degrees Sets the temperature difference between Zone and Zone B at which the re circulation fans turn on Factory default 5 0 C 9 0 15 Curtain Position Calibration 0 24 Times a Day Set the number of times in a day you would like to run a curtain position calibration If you set this variable to 2 the controller will calibrate every 12 hours 3 every 8 hours etc The calibration program runs the curtain to the nearest of fully open or fully closed positions The duration of the calibration is the same as the time taken to go fully open or fully closed as entered in configuration Menu 91 16 Delay Time for Returning from Alarm Reset M
19. ecrease Time Delay Minutes Sets the minimum delay time before decreasing a ventilation level when declining temperatures call for lower ventilation Factory default 1 0 minute 4 Max Ventilation Level Below Cooling Temp Sets the maximum ventilation level the controller uses at any time the temperature is below the cooling set point It is a convenient way of limiting the use of extra ventilation fans to a second set point namely the cooling temperature Factory default 20 5 Tunnel Mode Exit Amount Above Target Degrees Sets the degrees above target temperature that the Farm Pro may leave tunnel ventilation once it has entered tunnel mode Factory default 0 0 C 0 0 6 Out Temperature as Diff Above Target Temp to Allow Tunnel Mode Exit Degrees Define the differential above the target temperature to permit the exiting from Tunnel Mode when the outside temperature is warmer than the inside temperature Factory default 0 0 C 0 0 7 High Temp Alarm Amount Above Target Degrees Sets the degrees above the target temperature to generate an alarm Factory default 4 0 C 7 2 F See also system variables 40 and 45 8 Low Level Heater Hysteresis Amount Below Heat Set Temperature Degrees Sets the difference between heaters turned on and heaters turned off This hysteresis is to the low side of the set point Factory default 0 5 C 0 9 9 High Level Heater Hysteresis Set the relative temperature
20. enance 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 Pro for example Farm Pro s sensors cables thermostats 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 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 cost price Munters will not be l
21. er 3 Each time feed arrives enter the quantity in the Feed supply field The Feed inventory field which shows the remaining supply is updated automatically 4 If required edit the Feed Inventory field 5 Press Enter 6 4 Time Growth Day Menu 14 The Time Growth day menu displays and edits the current time and growth day Various Farm Pro functions use these specifications The growth day works with the ventilation tables to change the settings as your animals grow Normally the new herd function Menu 16 sets the growth cycle day The internal clock uses a precision crystal and should rarely need adjusting The time is in 24 hour format To update the Time Growth specification In the Control Menu press 14 Press Enter Edit the day and time Press Enter The number set here is the first feed cycle day and if changed the cycle begins again from this day Edit the growth day for the present herd if needed Day of Cycle is the feed cycle day 6 5 Herd Number Menu 15 Use Menu 15 to enter the herd number This number saves the management information for each group separately in your personal computer Munters 2013 29 6 6 New Menu 16 The New Herd menu determines if a new herd has entered the system When a new herd is entered Farm Pro begins using the ventilation settings for growth day 1 and collect new management data for the new herd To enter a new herd 1 In the C
22. et Temperature Hysteresis Degrees 0 9 F 0 5 36 F Ventilation Level Increase Time Delay Minutes 0 2 10 Min Ventilation Level Decrease Time Delay Minutes 0 2 10 Min Max Ventilation Level Below Cooling Temp O 20 Levels Tunnel Mode Exit Amount Above Target D oe oe unnel Mode Exit Amount Above Target Degrees 0 F 0 36 F Out Temperature As Diff Above Target Temp 0 C O 20 C To Allow Tunnel Mode Exit Degrees O F O 36 F Munters AB 2013 37 o Wm 4 20 7 High T Alarm A t Above T t D e igh Temp Alarm Amount Above Target Degrees 72 F O 36 F Low Level Heater Hysteresis 0 5 C 0 3 20 C Amount Below Heat Set Temperature Degrees 0 9 F 0 5 36 F High Level Heater Hysteresis 2 C O 20 C Amount Below Heat Set Temperature Degrees 3 69 F 36 F Radiant Heater Ignition Time Sec 99 Sec 3 C O 20 C Low Temp Alarm Amount Below Heat Degrees 5 4 F 36 F 0 5 C 0 3 20 C 12 Cooling Hysteresis Degrees 0 9 F 0 5 36 F 13 5 Humidity Treatment Main Delay Minutes 0 99 9 Min 5 C 042080 14 Zone A B Temp Diff for Re circulation Fan D uc one emp 1 Or Fan egrees 0 5 E 36 F 15 Curtain Position Calibration 0 24 16 Delay time for returning from alarm reset 30 0 99 Min Output Voltage At 0 AN 1 Choose one of four options none veriable fan light variable heat as see
23. ether to turn the fans off briefly while moving the curtains Factory default 096 24 Wind Direction Feed Overtime Alarm Input Selection Setting this to 1 makes the second digital input function as feed overtime alarm input If it is O the second digital input causes the Farm Pro to use it as a prevailing wind direction indication 25 Feed Overtime Alarm Delay Set the amount of time in minutes to wait before alarms are activated prevents tripping on short alarms Factory default 0 0 minutes Requires activation of the Feed Overtime Alarm see System Variable 24 Munters 2013 41 26 Alarm Relay Output Delay Minutes This delay applies to all alarms except of the Feed Overtime Alarm See system variables 24 and 25 The alarm relay activates after this delay Factory default 0 5 minutes 27 Humidity Treatment Duration Minutes Set the ON time for the Humidity Treatment cycle Factory default 1 minute 28 Pressure Units for Static Pressure Option Factory default 1 Inches of water column Input Unit 0 Millibar Inches of water column Cm Water 4 Mm Water 29 Static Pressure Interlock Factory default is NO interlock or code 0 A code of 1 turns on the static pressure interlock which turns off all ventilation groups during static pressure adjustment 30 Minimum Level for Low Static Pressure Alarm Factory default of 1 allows low static pressure alarms at all ventilation levels
24. ey 3 Outside temperature and humidity Key 4 Displays the temperature according to heat zones A B and Hot Key 5 Current pressure and the pressure target NOTE This hot screen is not displayed unless a pressure sensor is defined in Sensor Layout Key 6 Displays the current minimum and maximum levels of ventilation Key 7 Displays the temperature according to heat zones D E and Key 9 Controller s version Munters 2013 17 4 5 Menu structure INSTALLATION amp CONFIGURATION CALIBRATION HISTORICAL DATA 4 z 4 e a lt NOTE The above diagram illustrates the actual menu items The product lexan shows items not found in the actual software Munters AB 2013 18 5 Control menu The following section describes how to use the Control menu e Accessing Menu ltems page 19 e Temperature Menu 01 page 19 e Min Max Levels Menu 02 page 20 e Humidity Menu 03 page 21 e Cooling Menu 04 page 22 Lighting Menu 05 23 e Feed Menu 06 page 23 e Extra System Menu 07 page 24 e Static Pressure Menu 08 page 24 e Foggers Menu 09 page 27 5 1 Accessing Menu Items CONTROL MENU 01 TEMPERATURE There are two digits O1 beside the TEMPERATURE This number is from the Quick Menu printed on the front of the Farm Pro to the left of the display and keypad Enter any menu number and press the EN
25. h humidity treatment with the heaters stops Factory default 1 0 C 1 82 F 37 Humidity Treatment Heater Use Humidity Start Point Sets the relative amount above requested humidity at which heater use to reduce humidity begins Factory default 99 9 disabled 38 Radiation Heater Set Point Above Heat Degrees This is the relative number of degrees above heater set point at which the radiant heaters turn They stay on for all temperatures below this Factory default 0 0 C 0 0 F Munters AB 2013 42 39 Tunnel Mode Transition Minutes This parameter determines when to transit to Tunnel mode During this time the Tunnel curtain opens and neither pressure control nor pressure alarm occur even if the pressure is low After half of the time set Inlet closing occurs At the end of this time the controller begins pressure control and returns to dealing with the pressure alarms For example if the time defined is 3 0 minutes the Tunnel open occurs during all these 3 0 minutes After 1 5 minutes Inlet Close occurs Factory default 3 0 minutes 40 Absolute High Temperature Alarm Degrees Sets an absolute high temperature alarm point which remains at the place you set it Factory Default 50 C 122 41 Sunrise Sunset Effect Duration Minutes Sets the length of time to change light levels from one setting to another Factory default 1 0 minute NOTE When defining 100 sunrise the controller reaches 100 du
26. iable 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 aller the specifications in this manual The liability of the manufacturer Munters ceases in the event of e dismantling the safety devices Munters 2013 45 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 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 rec
27. iable speed fans install an EMI filter in front of the inverter according to the specifications provided by the inverter manvfacturer Refer to the inverter documentation 2 3 Checking the Battery Level CAUTION 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 Munters 2013 7 3 Introduction to Farm Pro This section introduces the Farm Pro Pig unit e Features e Principles Options and Operation 3 1 Features e 20 output relays Farm Pro e Up to eight additional relays e Up to six temperature sensors e Up to two electronic humidity sensors inside and outside e Variable speed output 0 to 10 volts e Light dimmer to 10 volts e Digital pulse inputs water feed wind direction e Unique static pressure sensor optional PC communication e Alarm output e Flexibility in add on capacity O Water meter 3 2 Principles Options and Operation The following sections provides example of Farm Pro s main functions e Summary ventilation settings e Examples Fan groups curtains and levels e Heaters e Additional Systems 3 2 1 Summary ventilation settings 1 Assign ventilation fans to groups The groups can use multiple output relays so that several outputs make up a group Different groups cannot share the same relay There is no information to en
28. iables 17 or 20 of System Temp Variables 0 fg Menu 97 High Low T Level Level Heat Heat Heat Variable 9 of System Variable 8 of System Variables 27 Variables Menu 97 3 2 4 Additional systems The Farm Pro runs lighting feeding and extra systems The feeding and lighting systems can coordinate for dark out and periodic operation Extra systems can run according to time temperature sensor cycle timer e Water meter and alarm e Feed overtime alarm and shutoff e Wind direction sensor e Remote communication 3 2 4 1 Water meter and alarm A standard pulse output water meter can be attached to Farm Pro t saves water consumption information and generates alarms in the event of too little or too much water flow A decrease in water Munters AB 2013 14 consumption be the first indicator of a problem with the herd allowing corrective action before serious situation develops System Variable 32 sets the overtime alarm limit variable 33 the shortage limit and variable 34 the delay time for reporting water alarms Use Menu 46 to calibrate the amount of water per pulse of the water meter Test Menu 37 reports live counts to test the water meter while Menu 24 gives water consumption data The shortage alarm applies only during light conditions if the light table Menu 5 turns the lights on and off Moreover this is disabled when water calibration is zero 3 2 4 2 Feed overtime alarm and
29. inutes If the alarm after a reset is not solved during the delay time set by the user the alarm continues If the alarm has been solved it won t continue any longer Factory default 30 minutes 17 Output Voltage At 0 AN 1 Set analog output minimum voltage level The analog output is defined as one of four options Factory default 3 0 Fog 18 Output Voltage At 100 AN 1 Set analog output maximum voltage level Factory default 10 0 19 Wind Direction Averaging Period Minutes The Farm Pro can switch curtain tables between curtains 1 and 2 based on wind direction This parameter sets the period for checking average wind direction before deciding which way the wind is blowing Factory default 30 0 minutes 20 Output Voltage At 0 AN 2 Set analog output minimum voltage level The analog output is defined as one of four options Factory default 3 0 volts 21 Tunnel Mode Exit Lockout Time Minutes Sets the minimum time the Farm Pro remains locked in Tunnel Mode after entering Tunnel Mode Factory default 60 0 minutes 22 Output Voltage At 100 AN 2 Set analog output maximum voltage level Factory default 10 0 volts 23 Minimum Curtains 1 2 Opening for Group Fans Run 26 Exhaust fans may create static pressure pulling the curtains against the house when they are almost closed Set the point to which you want the fans to stop when the curtains move The Farm Pro uses the sum of curtain and curtain 2 openings to determine wh
30. ional variables used to configure the humidity parameter To set the humidity variables In the Control menu press 97 2 Press Enter 3 Scroll down to the following variables 13 specifies the delay between increases in ventilation level to reduce humidity or provide more fresh air 27 sets the length of time to remain at the new ventilation level at each increase Munters 2013 21 36 specifies the minimum temperature for humidity treatment This is heating temperature minus this setting 4 After typing in the required parameters in each variable press Enter 5 5 Cooling Menu 04 Table 9 Cooling Table Tome Min Off Min 09 00 10 2 0 0 The Cooling menu defines the conditions when Farm Pro begins to reduce the temperature Temperature reduction begins when the temperature exceeds the Cooling Tunnel Table 4 plus the Tun Diff parameter For example if Cooling Tunnel temperature is 29 C e Tun Diff is 19 C between 9 00 to 21 30 Farm Pro operates cooling pads for one minute if the temperature is above 28 C and the humidity is less than 85 After one minute there is 10 minute break before cooling can restart If the temperature rises to 31 C then cooling remains on for one minute and then there is a five minute break Additional information The Farm Pro provides space for up to five growth days Tunnel Diff value cannot be less than 1
31. larm temperature be higher than normal This can result in animal loss use this option only with adequate back up and other means to ensure adequate air flow at all times 46 Percentage Above Reference Weight Not in use 47 Percentage Below Reference Weight Not in use 48 Tare Sensitivity to 99 A D Not in use 49 Weighing Sensitivity O to 100 Not in use 50 Birds Weighing Start Time Daytime Not in use 51 Birds Weighing End Time Daytime Not in use 52 Feed Cycle Length Limitation Days Factory default 7 days 53 Temp Decrease BELOW Target for Level Decreasing Degrees IF The average temperature is below the Target Temperature O AND IF the Outside temperature is below the Heat Temperature or no temperature sensor exists Munters 2013 43 o AND IF the average temperature drops more than this setting Factory default 0 5 0 9 F in one minute e Then the Farm Pro decreases one level 54 Temp Decrease ABOVE Target for Level Decreasing Degrees e IF The average temperature is above the Target Temperature AND IF the Outside temperature is below the Heat Temperature or no temperature sensor exists o AND IF the average temperature drops more than this setting Factory default 1 0 C 1 8 in one minute e Then the Farm Pro decreases one level 55 Delay Ignition Time Seconds This is the delay between ignition relay on to heater on Default 10 seconds
32. n in Menu 91 Output Voltage At 100 AN 1 10 Wind Direction Averaging Period Minutes 30 O 99 9 Min Output Voltage At 0 AN 2 Choose one of four options 3 DIA Wat none veriable fan light variable heat as seen in Menu 91 7 ES Tunnel Mode Exit Lockout Time Minutes 0 99 9 Min Output Voltage At 100 95 AN 2 10 O 10 V out Minimum Curtains 1 2 Opening for Group Fans Run 0 99 9 96 0 Wind Direction Or Feed Overtime Alarm Selection For Digital Input 1 Wind Direction 1 Feed Overtime Alarm Feed Overtime Alarm Delay Minutes 0 99 9 Min Alarm Relay Output Delay Minutes 0 5 0 99 9 Min Humidity Treatment Duration Minutes 1 0 99 9 Min 1 Munters AB 2013 38 oein Pressure Units for static pressure option Millibar 1 Inch Water 2 Pascal 3 Cm Water 4 Water Static Pressure Interlock Group Fans Off During Pressure Adjustment 0 dl Yes 1 ER Static Pressure Wind Gust Delay Seconds War vow Am Guy per 99 s Woe Senge Aam Grant per erm 0 990 Woe vow Aa 10 O 20 C O 36 F 1 8 F Humidity Treatment Heater Use Humidity Start Point 999 0 99 9 0 O 20 C 38 Radiation Heater Set Point Above Degrees 36 F Tunnel mode transition Minutes 0 99 9 Min 50 C O 50 C Absolute High T ture Alarm D bsolute High Tem
33. nu configures the feeding schedule and quantity It can run up to ten feeding periods per day For full feeding set times to cover the entire day The Farm Pro stops delivering feed when it has supplied the amount of feed specified in Qt animal in grams The Farm Pro takes into account the mortality initial animal population and the feed delivery rate If desired the Farm Pro sends an alarm and shut off the feed system for feed overruns Munters 2013 23 To configure the Feeding schedule 1 In the Control Menu press 6 2 Press Enter 3 Type the required parameters O Enter O to turn the system off 4 Press Enter The Feeding parameters are set To send an alarm and shut of the feed system 1 In the Control menu press 97 2 Press Enter 3 Scroll down to the following variables 24 enables feed overtime alarm 25 enables a feed overtime alarm delay 43 enable feed shutoff if feed overtime alarm is activated 4 After typing in the required parameters in each variable press Enter 5 8 Extra System Menu 07 Table 12 Extra System Table 25 0 2 wa fo 3 The Farm Pro provides three extra systems to use for various purposes Each system has a clock time during which it runs high and low temperature set points with selectable sensor and a cycle timer If the sensor is O the extra systems use the average temperature the ventilation system uses To ignore temperature enter O for the low an
34. nu ltems ree reru erre rere eren rennen Te ne nen nn 19 Temperature Menu 01 e rr n S S S S S 19 Min Max Levels Menu 02 20 Humidity Menu 03 21 Cooling Menu lt lt lt 9 22 Lighting Menu 05 23 Feed Menu 23 Extra System Menu 07 n o o S S 24 Static Pressure Menu 24 Foggers Menu 09 27 Munters 2013 4 10 11 HERD MANAGEMENT MENU 6 1 Mortality Menu 1 1 mr rrr rr Lr 6 2 Animal Count Menu 12 Tr TTL MTM 6 3 Feed Inventory Menu 13
35. om 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 June 2009 Munters cannot guarantee to inform users about the changes or to distribute new manuals to them 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 Munters 2013 6 2 Precautions 2 1 Grounding CAUTION Always connect temperature and sensor shields to earth ground Avoid mixing high voltage wiring with sensor and low voltage wiring CAUTION Keep the controller as far as possible from heavy contactor boxes and other sources of electrical interference CAUTION 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 CAUTION 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 Filtering CAUTION If this installation includes a power inverter to drive var
36. ommended 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 Munters 2013 46 Munters www munters com Australia Munters Pty Limited Phone 61 2 8843 1594 Brazil Munters Brasil Industria e Comercio Ltda Phone 55 41 3317 5050 Canada Munters Corporation Mason Phone 1 517 676 7070 China Munters Air Treatment Equipment Beijing Co Ltd Phone 86 10 80 418 Denmark Munters A S Phone 45 9862 3311 India Munters India Phone 91 20 3052 2520 Indonesia Munters Phone 62 818 739 235 Italy Munters Italy S p A Chiusavecchia Phone 39 0183 52 11 Japan Munters K K Phone 81 3 5970 0021 Korea Munters Korea Co Ltd Phone 82 2 761 8701 Mexico Munters Mexico Phone 52 818 262 54 00 Russia Munters AB Phone 7 812 448 5740 Singapore Munters Pte Ltd Phone 65 744 6828 South Africa and Sub Sahara Countries Munters Pty Ltd Phone 27 11 997 2000 Spain Munters Spain S A Phone 34 91 640 09 02 Sweden Munters AB Phone 46 8 626 63 00 Thailand Munters Co Ltd Phone 66 2 642 2670 Turkey Munters Form End stri Sistemleri 5 Phone 90 262 751
37. ontrol Menu press 16 2 Press Enter 3 Type 1 for to register a new herd 4 Press Enter Farm Pro begins a new growth cycle erases the old management data and sets the date in Menu 14 to 1 6 7 Alarm Reset Menu 17 The Alarm Reset menu cancels all Farm Pro alarms The reset function enables you to clear the alarm relay code 40 You can clear the alarm relay to silence the alarm siren or bell while working on the problem To cancel alarms 1 In the Control Menu press 17 2 Press Enter 3 Select 0 o 1 reset alarm siren relay only 2 reset all alarms and message These return after a period of time see System Parameter 16 page 38 4 Press Enter 6 8 Alarm Test Menu 18 The Alarm Test menu enables testing the alarms at a specific time and for a specific of time To test alarms In the Control Menu press 18 Press Enter Type the required time and length BR WN gt Press Enter Munters AB 2013 30 History menu The History menus enable viewing herd statistics e Temperature Menu 21 e Humidity Menu 22 e Water Menu 24 Feed Menu 25 e Alarms Menu 26 e Mortality Menu 27 e Heaters Menu 28 7 1 Temperature Menu 21 Menu 21 displays the minimum average and maximum temperature history from Growth Day 1 to the current growth day The controller calculates a true continuous average over the entire 24 hour period for each day These data
38. pear in place of the temperature Temperature Level Humidity Ventilation Figure 1 Standard Display 4 2 Keypad e MENU Used to display the main menu from the standard screen and exit menus e SHIFT In long tables press Shift and 3 to jump up 10 steps to jump down 10 steps 7 to go to the top of the table to go to the bottom of the table e ENTER Used for Going into a menu O Setting values such as temperatures times etc This occurs only after you press the ENTER key e DEL Used to Erase typing mistakes O Perform Cold Start function Munters AB 2013 16 e ARROW Navigate through menus make selections and in some cases used for changing values NUMBERS Enter numbers and make choices in numbered menus 4 3 Factory reset Cold Start A Cold Restart returns all data tables and settings to factory default settings To perform a Cold Restart 1 Turn controller power off 2 Press and hold the DEL key and turn controller power on 3 Keep holding the DEL key until COLD START appears on the screen 4 4 Hot keys The Farm Pro has seven hot keys for quick information To use the Hot Keys 1 to Main Menu 2 Press the required key number The screen appears NOTE The hot keys functions are available only from the Main screen Key 1 Displays the current target heat and cooling tunnel temperature Hot Key 2 Current relay status K
39. perature Alarm Degrees 32 122 F Sunrise Sunset Duration Minutes 0 99 9 Min Delay time to ignore water overflow at sunrise Minutes 0 99 9 Min Enable Feed Shutoff if Feed Overtime Alarm 43 0 999 36 Humidity Treatment Heater Use Limit Degrees Advanced Air Inlet Open Seconds 0 99 Sec O 20 C Level Differential High Temp Alarm Option Degrees 0 36 F Weighing Sensitivity 096 to 100 Munters AB 2013 39 Wm so y y e oan 0 24 s2 mmeo 54 Temp change to be considered as quick drop in degrees to 1 C 0 3 20 C reduce a level to reach above target temp Degrees 1 8 F 0 5 36 F 55 Delay for ignition time Seconds 0 99 Sec 56 Cool Down Factor 0 0 2096 53 Temp change to be considered as quick drop in degrees to 0 5 C 0 3 20 reduce a level to reach below target temp Degrees 0 9 F 0 5 36 F System Variable Guide The following details the variables listed in Table 17 1 Target Temperature Hysteresis Degrees Sets the dead band above target temperature The ventilation level increases at the target temperature plus the hysteresis and decreases the target temperature Factory default 0 5 C 0 9 F 2 Ventilation Level Increase Time Delay Minutes Sets the minimum delay time before a ventilation level increase when rising temperatures call for higher ventilation Factory default 3 0 minutes 3 Ventilation Level D
40. points used for the calculations are the average of the zone sensors 7 2 Humidity Menu 22 Menu 22 displays the minimum average and maximum humidity history from Growth Day 1 to the current growth day The controller calculates a true continuous average over the whole 24 hour period using the average of the zone humidity sensors 7 3 Water Menu 24 Menu 24 shows the daily water consumption with percent change from the previous day for each growth day Use the up down arrow keys to move forward or backwards to see other growth days 7 4 Feed Menu 25 Menu 25 shows the daily feed consumption with percent change from the previous day for each growth day Use the up down arrow keys to move forward or backwards to see other growth days Munters 2013 31 7 5 Alarms Menu 26 Table 16 Alarms Codes Alarm Low Temperature High Temperature Temp Failure Zone A Temp Failure Zone B Temp Failure Zone C Feeder Overtime Low Static Pressure High Static Pressure Water Overflow 10 Water Shortage 11 Sensor Failure Zone D 7 12 Sensor Failure Zone E 13 Sensor Failure Zone F 14 Alarm Test 15 Incompatible card 16 Pressure Failure Menu 26 displays the alarms history The Farm Pro stores the last 99 alarm events with growth date time and alarm codes Table 15 Alarms Codes shows the meaning of each alarm code To silence the alarm refer to Menu 17 page 30 7 6 Mortality Menu 27 Menu 27 di
41. r safety purposes Maximum ventilation level should be set to 19 in Configuration Menu 91 and item 3 for this example However if the maximum ventilation level was at 20 with levels 20 blank the Farm Pro turns off all fans at ventilation levels 20 You may duplicate these levels to prevent this or program the maximum number of ventilation levels The curtain level table works with the ventilation level table Curtain 1 Open Curtain 2 76 Open Table 3 Curtain Level Table Example A Munters 2013 10 Ventilation Level Curtain 1 Open Curtain 2 Open oe 4 o m Example has two side curtains for ventilation past ventilation level 9 For this example Curtain 1 is normally to the lee side of prevailing winds Example A has it open slightly ahead of Curtain 2 If the Farm Pro has a wind direction indicator it automatically switches Curtain 1 and Curtain 2 levels according to the wind direction Referring to the Ventilation Table from level 16 seven cross ventilation fans blow air across the herd for more cooling With System Variable 4 set to 15 Maximum level when inside temperature is below cooling the Farm Pro does not use level 16 or above unless the temperature is above the cooling system set point Alternatively set the differential to account for the cooling effect and cost of these fans as shown 3 2 2 2 Example B Typical fan grouping side wall and tunnel fans with static pressure control
42. ring the time defined If less than 100 sunrise is defined the time will be divided according to its relative percentage 42 Delay Time to Ignore Water Overflow at Sunrise Minutes This parameter allows an extra delay during light up At lights up there will be this delay time to ignore water overflow Factory default 10 minutes 43 Enable Feed Shutoff if Feed Overtime Alarm Select yes 1 to turn off feed relays for feed overtime alarm Factory default NO NO 0 YES 1 44 Air Inlet Open Advance Seconds This is the number of seconds prior to turning on fans that the inlets will begin to open when fans cycle according to the ventilation table settings It is significant for minimum ventilation settings where a total run time of 0 5 minutes might not allow the inlets to get open and set before the fans turn off again Factory default 6 seconds 45 Level Differential High Temp Alarm Option Degrees This option instructs the Farm Pro to consider the ventilation level temperature differential in the relative high temperature alarm setting The alarm will occur at the target temperature plus the current ventilation level differential temperature plus System Variable 7 If you leave this at zero no level differential option the high temperature alarm occurs at target temperature plus System Variable 7 Factory default 0 0 C 0 0 F NOTE If there is no airflow in the house the temperature differential from Menu 92 will cause the a
43. rm rr rr rr 6 4 Time Growth Day Menu 14 6 5 Number Menu 15 T TMMMMMMMMM 6 6 Herd Menu 16 T nen en 67 Alarm Reset Menu 17 6 8 Alarm Test Menu 18 MTM MMMMMMMMMey HISTORY MENU 7 1 Temperature Menu 2 1 rere Lr rer rn Lr rere 7 2 Humidity Menu 22 7 3 Water Menu 24 7 4 Feed Menu 25 ne 7 5 Alarms Menu 26 nen nen 7 6 Mortality Menu 27 rm er rrr 7 7 Heaters Menu 28 TEST MENU T_T 8 1 Temperature Menu 3 1 rrr LL 8 2 Humidity Menu 32 mL rr 8 3 Relays Menu 33
44. rowth Day Menu 14 e Herd Number Menu 15 New Herd Menu 16 e Alarm Reset Menu 17 e Alarm Test Menu 18 6 1 Mortality Menu 11 Add Mortality Daily Sum Add Culled Daily Culled To keep the herd count current use the Mortality menus to record the number of dead and culled animals To update the Mortality figures In the Control Menu press 11 Press Enter In the Add Mortality or Add Culled fields type the required numbers Press Enter BR The numbers are updated The next time that you open this menu the new totals appear NOTE If you only enter the quantity once per day you can type it directly in the daily line 6 2 Animal Count Menu 12 Updated count 9988 The Animal Count menu shows the initial and current herd count As you enter daily mortality counts the Farm Pro updates the estimated animal population in the Updated count field The feeding system Menu 6 uses these numbers for restricted feeding schedules To set the Animal Count number 1 In the Control Menu press 12 Munters AB 2013 28 2 Press Enter 3 Enter the animal population when you receive a new herd NOTE If the animal count becomes zero the feeding system automatically stops operation 6 3 Feed Inventory Menu 13 Feed supply 1000 Feed inventory 5000 The Farm Pro provides a convenient feed inventory To update the Feed Inventory figures 1 In the Control Menu press 13 2 Press Ent
45. s the Farm Pro ventilation and curtain levels by animal age The Farm Pro provides space for up to ten growth dates with corresponding minimum and maximum values In the example above the Farm Pro does not exceed Ventilation Level 5 until Growth Day From Growth Day 7 through Growth Day 13 the Farm Pro uses at least Ventilation Level 2 even if the heaters are but does exceed level 10 The Minimum column of this table is the usual place to adjust air quality in your pig house If the house requires more air increase the minimum level If less airflow decreases the minimum ventilation level It is possible to draw a curve by using Menu 91 parameter 6 both for the temperature and the Minimum Maximum levels To set the ventilation levels 1 In the Control Menu press 2 2 Press Enter 3 Type the required days and temperatures 4 Press Enter The ventilation levels are set 5 4 Humidity Menu 03 Target Humidity 6596 The Humidity menu sets the permitted relative humidity level When the humidity goes above the permitted level Farm Pro operates the humidity treatment system IF the Farm Pro has a humidity sensor it can run the ventilation system to meet target humidity To disable humidity treatment set the target humidity to 10076 To set the humidity 1 In the Control Menu press 3 2 Press Enter 3 Type the required humidity 4 Press Enter The humidity is set Farm Pro has various opt
46. shutoff If System Variable 24 is one the Farm Pro assigns the digital input 1 to the feed overtime sensor System Variable 25 sets a delay between activation of a feed overtime alarm input and activation of the alarm relay Use System Variable 43 to shut down the feed system on an alarm 3 2 4 3 Wind direction sensor If System Variable 24 is zero the wind direction input digital input 1 can switch the curtain level tables for curtains 1 and 2 based on wind direction System Variable 19 sets the time period for the wind direction check After each time period the Farm Pro averages the wind direction to either a O or a If the average reaches 1 contact closed curtains 1 and 2 ventilation table settings are switched for the next period otherwise each curtain keeps its own settings 3 2 4 4 Remote communication One of the most important capabilities of the Farm Pro is remote communications A personal computer can connect locally or by modem to an Farm Pro anywhere in the world Password protection prevents unauthorized access Munters AB 2013 15 4 Operating instructions The following sections describe how to use the Farm Pro unit e Display e Keypad e Factory Reset Cold Start e Hot Keys e Menu Structure 41 Display Figure 1 illustrates the Farm standard display If an alarm occurs the screen alternately shows the alarm message and this display If the sensors are disconnected the world Fail ap
47. splays the mortality history The Farm Pro shows the present growth day data first To view other growth days use the up and down arrow keys 7 7 Heaters Menu 28 Menu 28 shows the on time for the low level heaters in each zone The values are in minutes for each growth day Note that the Farm Pro maintains heater on times only for heaters with relay codes 9 11 and 13 If you run your heaters with other relay codes their time is not recorded Munters AB 2013 32 8 The Test Menu enables testing and configuring various Farm Pro functions e Temperature Menu 31 e Humidity Menu 32 e Relays Menu 33 e Digital Inputs Menu 34 e Analog Input Menu 35 e Analog Output Menu 36 e Pulse Menu 37 8 1 Temperature Menu 31 Menu 31 shows the individual readings of the temperature sensors The Farm Pro averages the zone sensors see Sensor Layout Menu 94 to determine the house temperature for ventilation A disconnected sensor shows DIS A shorted sensor shows SHR 8 2 Humidity Menu 32 Menu 32 shows the individual humidity readings of each humidity sensor See Analog Inputs Menu 35 8 3 Relays Menu 33 The Relays menu turns individual relays on and off To change the Relay status 1 In the Control Menu press 33 2 Press Enter 3 Move the cursor to the relay number 4 Press Enter NOTE See Manual Relay Operation in the installation section for a method of extending
48. tches into tunnel ventilation with maximum fan power at level 18 Note the target temperature adjustment for wind chill makes by adding differential temperatures from level 16 and above Munters AB 2013 12 3 2 2 4 Example Part 3 Table 6 Curtain Level Table Ventilation Level Tunnel Curtain 95 Open through 14 15 16 17 18 19 100 20 100 NOTE The air inlets are controlled by pressure only The Tunnel Curtain sets the minimum opening if controlled by pressure The Curtain Level Table Example B coordinates with the ventilation table Note how the tunnel curtain remains open The Farm Pro enters tunnel ventilation at the cooling set point not target temperature System Variable 21 enforces a minimum time in tunnel and out of tunnel to prevent oscillating System Variable 6 sets the degrees above target temperature to leave tunnel mode Tunnel ventilation begins at level 16 which one goes to Menu 91 Configuration gt item 5 The side and tunnel fans operate with the vent machine until level 15 At level 16 the vents close while the tunnel curtain remains open for tunnel ventilation Enter the time for tunnel curtain opening and closing in Menu 91 Configuration gt item 10 so the Farm Pro can account for the curtain movement rates 3 2 3 Heaters The Farm Pro supports several kinds of heaters Standard low and high level heaters and radiant heaters work in up to six zones e Standard automatic heaters Radiant he
49. ter into the control at this point Simply write the group numbers down with the assigned fans in the installation record Menu 92 page 18 The Farm Pro supports up to 12 groups version 8 07 2 Fill in the Ventilation Level Table Menu 92 This is a part of the system installation menu which does not appear on the front panel of the control WARNING Be careful to set the maximum ventilation level number correctly in configuration Menu 91 item 2 If the higher unused ventilation levels are at zero the control turns off all fans when it reaches those levels on a hot day It is a good practice to duplicate the last line for the rest of the table Munters AB 2013 8 3 Fill in the Curtain Level Table Menu 95 to correspond with the Ventilation Level Table Menu 92 Note that the levels in both tables correspond with each other Fill in the Temperature Table Choose convenient growth days and set appropriate target heating and cooling temperatures The Farm Pro can automatically ramp these temperatures at intermediate growth dates simply enable auto temp reduction item 6 in installation Menu 91 The control will regulate the ventilation and heating equipment to maintain these temperatures 4 Fill in the Minimum Maximum Level Table by animal growth dates This table limits the ventilation levels the Farm Pro can use The minimum settings are your winter handle on air quality in the house 5 Set the Target Humidity and Cooling Ta
50. value is automatic and cannot be changed Munters 2013 35 9 3 Feed Pulse Ratio Menu 45 Menu 45 calibrates the feed delivery measurement system To calibrate the delivery system 1 In the Control Menu press 45 2 Press Enter 3 Select a pulse based system 0 or time based system 1 4 Enter the pounds of feed delivered per pulse or per minute 5 Press Enter 9 4 Water Pulse Ratio Menu 46 Menu 46 configures the quantity that the water meter measures per pulse Refer to your water meter instructions for this value Entering O disables all water alarms both shortage and overflow Munters AB 2013 36 10 Configuration Table 17 Configuration 91 Configuration 92 Ventilation Levels 93 Relay Layout System Variables Password The installation menus are not shown on the front panel of the control They are not used in the day to day operation of the control but only during initial installation To get to these menus from the default display 1 Press MENU 2 Enter the menu number from the Installation Menu 3 Press ENTER NOTE For information on Menus 91 95 refer to the Installation Manual e System Variables Menu 96 e Password Menu 97 10 1 System variables Menu 96 The following sections details Menu 96 which contains the Farm Pro variables used to determine menu values Table 18 Menu 96 Variables Yor Downton 0 5 C 0 3 20 C Targ
51. xhausts fans for minimum ventilation when the weather is cold enabling the Air Inlet open by static pressure Ventilation level 1 is for one day old chicks and moves a minimum amount of air into the house Level 9 has three exhaust fans going to provide air for animals on very cold days Levels 10 through 15 are various degrees of natural ventilation and level 16 and above turn on more ventilation fans with Air Inlet static pressure for additional cooling during extremely hot conditions Munters 2013 9 Table 2 Typical Ventilation Level Table Example A Ventilation Level Ventilation Groups 1 0 2 5 4 0 1123000000000 Natural gt 000000000000 mo Levels 123400000000 123450000000 123456000000 1 0 20 123456700000 10 0 0 o 0 15 is the natural level NOTE Ventilation level 6 has fan groups 1 and 2 active The cycle timer is set at 1 0 minutes on and 4 0 minutes off The cycle timer always applies to the highest numbered group in the ventilation level so in this case group 1 is on steady group 2 cycles 1 0 minute on and 4 0 minute off NOTE The Farm Pro displays either the On Off minutes at each level or the variable speed setting It does not display both at once although all data remains correctly in computer memory Menu 91 item 3 controls which data shows on screen WARNING Example A repeats ventilation level 19 to 20 recommended fo

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