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F37
INSTALLER’S MANUAL
VERSION B1
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Table of contents
General introduction 3
Documentation with the control computer 3
How to use this manual 3
Fancom helpdesk 4
F-Central FarmManager™ 4

1. System settings 5
1.1 System settings - System 5
1.2 System settings - Card Menu 7
1.2.1 Backup data 7
1.2.2 Restore data 7
1.2.3 Backup FUNC 8
1.2.4 Update FUNC 8
1.2.5 Update HI 8
1.3 System settings -Application 8
1.4 System settings – Communication 8
1.5 System settings – IO-test 9

2. House setup 10
2.1 Introduction 10
2.2 Codes House Setup 10

3. Installer 13
3.1 Introduction 13
3.2 Ventilation 13
3.2.1 Combi-table M/MT-phase (minimum) 13
3.2.2 Combi-table T-PHASE (tunnel) 14
3.3 Ventilation settings 15
3.3.1 Modulating control with fixed modulation times 15
3.3.2 Modulating control with optimised modulation times 16
3.3.3 Rotating modulation 17
3.3.4 Ventilation settings 19
3.4 Air inlets 22
3.5 Heating 24
3.5.1 ON/OFF control 24
3.5.2 Time modulating ON/OFF control 24
3.5.3 Analog control 25
3.5.4 Heating control settings 25
3.6 OptiSec- 27
3.6.1 Settings OptiSec 28
3.7 Cooling 29
3.7.1 ON/OFF control 29
3.7.2 Time modulating ON/OFF control 29
3.7.3 Analog control 30
3.7.4 Settings cooling control 30
3.8 Humidity 31
3.8.1 ON/OFF control 31
3.8.2 Time modulating ON/OFF control 32
3.8.3 Setting humidity 32
3.9 Time clocks 33
3.9.1 Feed and water clock 33
3.9.2 Light clock 34
3.9.3 Extra time clocks 36
3.10 Registration 36
3.11 Inside climate 37
3.12 Outside climate 38

4. Inputs and outputs 40

4.1 Assigning analog outputs 40
4.2 Assigning digital inputs 41
4.3 Assigning analog outputs 42
4.4 Assigning digital outputs 43

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4.5 Combi table M/MT phase. 44

4.6 Combi table T fase. 45

5. External alarm 46

6. Technical specifications 47

7. Connection diagrams 48
7.1 Interior control computer 48
7.2 FRM.8 48
7.3 IOB.4 49
7.4 Setting the terminal resistor 50

Appendix: EG-declaration of compliance 51

Index 52

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General introduction

Documentation with the control computer

The documentation consists of the following manuals:
• User's manual
The user's manual is intended for the end user. This manual only covers working with the control
computer after installation.
• Installer's manual
The installer's manual is intended for the installer, and concerns the connection and configuration of
the control computer
• Operation and safety instructions
These subjects are covered in a separate manual. This manual also applies to other control
computers in the Fancom F2000-line. Always read the safety instructions and warnings carefully
before using the control computer.

Always keep this manual close to the control computer

How to use this manual

The lay out of this manual has been kept as simple as possible. Symbols have been used in this manual
to clarify certain special features.

Fancom uses the following symbols in this manual:

Suggestions, advice and remarks with additional information.

Warning indicating damage to the product if procedures are not carefully observed.

Warning indicating life threatening situation if procedures are not carefully observed.

Example: Title…
Each example has a grey title bar, such as above. The end of the example is indicated by a grey
line. The normal description then continues.

Formulas are shown in a grey bar.

How to carry out a procedure:

Each procedure begins with a separate heading (see example above) and consists of a numbered list.
1. A procedure usually begins with a reference to a menu option. Press the softkey next to the
required menu option. Usually a tab page must then be selected by pressing the softkey under the
tab page.
2. Follow the other steps in the procedure.
3. Names of fields, boxes, menu options, etc. are always in italics.
Operation of the control computer is explained in a separate chapter.
System settings are sometime referred to, for example the system setting Heating in house SETUP,
tab page Inside. First access the system menu in this case. All other settings can be accessed using the
user's menu.

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FAQs
Certain aspects are treated as questions and answers. The FAQs usually concern special situations.

Decimals
This manual uses a decimal point in values.
For example: a weight of 1 500 gram is shown as 1.500 kg (not as 1,500 kg). The control computer also
uses the decimal point.

Fancom helpdesk
For any questions and support please do not hesitate to contact your installer or the local Sales &
Service Centre.

F-Central FarmManager™
Virtually all Fancom equipment can be controlled and managed from a central location using the F-
Central FarmManager software package and a communication module. Your control computers' screens
are also used in F-Central FarmManager, so you can get to work right away.

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1. System settings
Attention!! This option is only for experienced installers.
Incorrect use of the system settings can interrupt the program of the control computer. Processes
will no longer be reliable, which will have a negative influence on the animals.

Access the system menu as follows:

1. Go to the installation menu: Press the navigation keys UP and DOWN simultaneously for a few
seconds.
2. Select SYSTEM.
The menu below will appear:

The following sections describe the system menu options.

1.1 System settings - System

Select SYSTEM in the System menu. The menu below will appear:

• Use the Edit-key and the navigation keys to change the settings. Preferably use the + and – key on
the alpha-numeric keyboard to change values.
• Always confirm changes using the Enter-key.

The following parameters can be changed:

System - tab page Common

Clock type
Chose between 12 or 24-hour time indication.

Time and Date

The current time and date

Computer name
Enter a suitable name for the computer here.

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Computer number
Enter the computer number here. The computer number is used if the computer is connected to a
network (FNet), for example, to be able to work from a (remote) PC. The computer number must be
unique within the network and be between 1 and 99.
If one computer can control two houses, the computer will automatically allocate a number to the
second house that is 1 figure higher than the first house.

S2S MasterSlave
If the computer is included in a network, one computer in the network must always be the MASTER.
Set all the other computers as SLAVE.

System - tab page Unit

Units
Choose between METRIC or NON-METRIC to set all units to the chosen mode at the same time.

Other units
Use the + and – key on the alpha-numeric keyboard to change individual values.

Unit
Entity
METRIC (Fabric) NON-METRIC
Temperature °C °F
Absolute humidity g/m3 g/ft3
Blend ratio g/kg g/lb
Air pressure Pa/mBar “H2O
Length cm “(inch)
Weight kg Lbs
Air speed m/s ft/min-Mi/h
Capacity M3 ft3
Contents L gal US/gal UK

System - tab page Access

Change Password AdvancedMode.
This option activates a password which only gives the user access to display the overviews on the
control computer.
• The password must contain four numbers.
• Enter code 0000 to deactivate the password protection.
• When the correct password has been entered, all user screens can be accessed.
• The system will ask for the password again if the controller is not used for a few
minutes.
Change password EditMode.
This option activates a password which protects the user settings against unauthorised changes.
• The password must contain four numbers.
• Enter code 1111 to deactivate the password protection.
• If you have entered a password different to 1111, the control computer will ask for the
password when you try to change a setting. After you have entered the correct
password, the setting can be changed.
• The system will ask for the password again if the controller is not used for a few
minutes.

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1.2 System settings - Card Menu

The set data and the operating system in the computer can be transferred to an SD-card. This data can
be copied back onto the computer from the SD-card. This must only be carried out by an authorized
installer, except when backups are made.

Place an SD-card in the computer as follows:

1. Unscrew the screws at the front of the computer and open the computer
2. Place the SD-card in the SD-holder on the central processing unit (see on page 48)
3. Close the computer

1.2.1 Backup data

Backup data writes all the data set in the computer to the SD-card. A service engineer may require this
data to be able to check these settings on a different computer. A standard SD-card is required to make
a backup.

Backup the set data as follows:

1. Open the computer and place the SD-card in the SD-holder on the central processing unit (see on
page 48)
2. Close the computer
3. In the system menu select: SD Card menu then Backup data.
4. Confirm a back up is to be made.
5. Remove the SD card from the computer when the backup has been made.
6. The backup can also be saved on your PC. This requires a standard card reader for the SD-card.

1.2.2 Restore data

Restore data re-loads stored data from the SD-card to the computer.

Data stored on one computer can only be loaded into another computer if both computers are of the
same type. The set computer numbers must also be identical (see 1.1 on p. 5). If both these
conditions are not met, loading will fail.

Load data into the computer as follows:

1. Open the computer and place the SD-card in the SD-holder on the central processing unit (see on
page 48)
2. Close the computer
3. In the system menu select: SD Card menu then Restore data.
4. Select the required file using the + and – keys on the alpha-numeric keyboard. Confirm using the
Enter-key.
5. Confirm the file has been loaded.
When loading has been completed, you will be asked to remove the SD-card and press the OK key.
The computer will now automatically re-start.
6. The settings for this control such as: computernumber, computername and S2S MasterSlave status,
must be checked and corrected if necessary.

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1.2.3 Backup FUNC

Backup FUNC writes a copy of the operating system from the computer to the SD-card.

Backup the operating system as follows:

7. Open the computer and place the SD-card in the SD-holder on the central processing unit (see on
page 48)
1. Close the computer
2. In the system menu select: SD Card menu then Backup FUNC.
3. Confirm a back up is to be made.

1.2.4 Update FUNC

Update FUNC loads an operating system from the SD-card into the computer.

Load an operating system in the computer as follows:

1. Open the computer and place the SD-card in the SD-holder on the central processing unit
(see “Technical specifications” on page 48)
2. Close the computer
3. In the system menu select: SD Card menu then Update FUNC.
4. Select the required file using the + and – keys on the alpha-numeric keyboard. Confirm using the
Enter-key.
5. Confirm the file has been loaded.
When loading has been completed, the computer will automatically re-start.

1.2.5 Update HI
Update HI (HI = Human Interface) loads an operating system for the keyboard and the screen from the
SD-card into the computer.

Load an HI program into the computer as follows:

1. Open the computer and place the SD-card in the SD-holder on the central processing unit
(see “Technical specifications” on page 48)
2. Close the computer
3. In the system menu select:SD Card menu then Update HI.
4. Confirm the file has been loaded.
When loading has been completed, the computer will automatically re-start.

1.3 System settings -Application

The application menu contains the data of the computer.

1.4 System settings – Communication

The communication menu contains the data of the various communication channels.

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The computer has the following communication possibilities:

• I2C
The I2C is a communication bus typically used to connect a load cell (LCC).
• IO net
The IO net is a connection for intelligent network modules. For example, Intelligent Relay Modules
(IRM), Intelligent Digital Modules (IDM) or Intelligent Sensor Modules (ISM).
• FNet
FNet is the Fancom Network. Several computers can be linked via this network. FNet is also used to
operate the connected computersfrom a connected PC.
• Slaves
This screen shows the connected I2C modules and I/O network modules, type, version, message
counter and additional diagnostic data. It is intended to be used as a service tool to find errors in
the two networks mentioned above.

The four tab pages in the communication menu show information about the methods of communication.
This data can also be used for diagnosis.
Under each tab page is a Reset counter option. If this is set to YES all data is rest to zero.

1.5 System settings – IO-test

Set the Input (I) and Output (O) test menu to set the computer to test the communication channels.
In the IO-test menu inputs can be readout and outputs controlled at system level
Warning:
The functions in the IO-test menu stop all the control actions of the computer. Only use this
function if the computer is not running a feeding process.
This function may only be used by qualified personnel, as parts of the installation may be
damaged with direct control.

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2. House setup

2.1 Introduction
In HOUSE SETUP select the parts of the control computer you intend to use. The control computer only
shows data relevant to you in the displays. Parts that are not used will not be shown. Most codes are
self-explanatory. OptiSec will be explained separately in section 3.6.

2.2 Codes House Setup

Setup Range Factory User

Heating NONE/1/2/3 1
Cooling NONE/1 NONE
Pressure measurement YES/NO NO
RH measurement YES/NO NO
Humidity YES/NO NO
Outside temp. measurement YES/NO NO
Outside RH Measurement YES/NO NO
Wind direction/speed measurement YES/NO NO
Multiple inlets YES/NO NO
Number of minivents( Mult. inlets) 0 999 100
Half House Brooding (HHB) YES/NO NO
Number of minivents (HHB) 0 9 0
Combi
M/MT-part Linear/relay Linear
Number of extra relais outputs 1/2/3 0
Analog extra additional 1/2/3 0
Vortex damper in use YES/NO NO
Number of air inlets 1/2 2
Tunnel inlet in use YES/NO YES
Number of stages M/MT-phase 0…20 20
Number of stages T-phase 0…10 10
Number of relays 0…10 10
CLOCKS
Registration YES/NO NO
Use clocks YES/NO NO
Light clocks YES/NO NO
Light relay YES/NO NO
Light control YES/NO NO
Light measurement YES/NO NO
Feed clock YES/NO NO
Feed registration YES/NO NO
Water clock YES/NO NO
Water registration YES/NO NO
Extra clock YES/NO NO

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User
Apply temperature curve YES/NO YES
Apply ventilation curve YES/NO YES
Data linked to animals YES/NO YES
3
Ventilation standard % m /h/kg
m3/h/animal
m3/h/kg
Apply light scheme YES/NO NO
Apply OptiSec YES/NO NO

HOUSE SETUP, tab Setup

Heating The number of heating elements to be used.

Cooling The number of cooling elements to be used.

Pressure Setting if pressure measurement is used. If pressure measurement is used the

measurement pressure can influence the air and tunnel inlet.

RH measurement Setting if RH measurement is used. If RH measurement is used, the RH

influence on heating, cooling, ventilation and humidification can be used.

Humidification Setting if humidity control is used.

Measurement Setting if outside temperature measurement is used. If outside temperature
outside temp. measurement is used the outside temperature can influence the ventilation and
pressure control.

Measurement Setting if outside RH measurement is used. If outside RH measurement is used,

outside RH outside air can be used to dehumidify.

Measurement wind Setting if wind direction and wind speed measurement are used. With wind
direction and speed measurement, the wind can influence the air inlet, tunnel
inlet, vortex damper control and the controllable part.

HOUSE SETUP, tab Combi

M/MT-part Setting if the controllable part of the ventilation control consists of linear
controllable fans or modulating on/off fans.

Analog extra Several analog outputs can be used. All the outputs will be controlled with the
additional (only with same control value.
M/MT-part: LINEAR)

Vortex damper in use Setting if vortex damper control is used.

Number of air inlets The number of air inlets to be used (at least one air inlet).

Tunnel inlet in use Setting if tunnel inlet control is used.

Number of stages The maximum number inlet positions that can be set in the combi-table
M/MT-phase (M/MT-part).

Number of stages The maximum number of tunnel positions that can be set in the combi-table
T-phase (M/MT-part).

Number of relays The maximum number of relays to be used for ventilation.

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HOUSE SETUP, tab Clocks

Registration Setting if registration inputs are used.

Use clocks Setting if clocks are used. If Yes, enter the settings below.

Light clock Setting if the light clock is used. This allows the control computer to control
lighting.

Light relay Setting if the relay is used for light control.

Light control Setting if linear control is used for lighting.

Light measurement Setting if light measurement is used. If Yes, lighting can be controlled based
on the measured light intensity.

Feed clock Setting if the clock is used. This allows the control computer to control feed.

Feed registration Setting, if the control computer must display the supplied amount of food at
feed clock.

Water clock Setting if the water clock is used. This allows the control computer to control
water.

Water registration Setting, if the control computer must display the supplied amount of water at
water clock.

Extra clock Setting if the extra clock is used.

HOUSE SETUP, tab User

Apply temperature Setting if house temperature is to be controlled based on the curve.
curve

Apply ventilation Setting if the minimum and maximum ventilation level are to be controlled
curve based on the curve.

Data linked to Setting if the control computer must calculate the and water amounts based on
animals the number of set up animals.

Ventilationstandard Setting to determines how the minimum ventilation standard is entered:

• as a percentage, irrespective of the number of animals.
• per kilo animal weight (m3/h/kg).
• per animal (m3/h/animal).

Apply light scheme Setting if a light scheme is used. This allows light to be controlled based on the
day number.

Apply OptiSec Setting if OptiSec is to be used to determine the control value heating.
OptiSec- (page 27)

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3. Installer

3.1 Introduction
This chapter explains all the options in the INSTALLER menu.

3.2 Ventilation
The installer enters the relationship between exhaust, tunnel and air inlets for the entire temperature
course in the combi-table. The combi-table consists of two parts: a minimum tunnel part (MT part) and a
tunnel part (T-part). For more information, see chapter ‘Basic principles climate management’ in the
user's manual.

3.2.1 Combi-table M/MT-phase (minimum)

In this part of the table the set number of positions can be set for the exhaust percentage and the
air/tunnel inlet positions with corresponding pressure and ventilation capacity.

Exhaust Inlets
M/MT
Contrl. Inl. Tun. Press Cap.
phase Contrl. / Relay
/Extra (%) (%) (Pa) (m3/h)
Modulation
(%) 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
M1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 22 1000
M2 19 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 19 0 20 19000
M3 20 30 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 0 20 20000
M4 29 100 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 29 0 20 29000
M5 30 40 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 0 18 30000
M6 39 100 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 39 0 18 39000
M7 59 100 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 59 8 16 59000
M8 75 100 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 75 14 14 75000
M9 100 100 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 100 18 14 100000
M10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
M11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
M12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
M13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
M14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
M15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
M16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
M17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
M18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
M19 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
M20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

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INSTALLER VENTILATION COMBI MTT M/MT-PHASE (Minimum), tab page Exhaust

Enter the following per position:
Position % The ventilation percentage at which fans should activate/deactivate and
air/tunnel inlets open/close. The ventilation percentages must increase from the
lowest to the highest position.

Control % / The setting depends on system setting M/MT-part in HOUSE SETUP, tab page
Modul. % Combi:
• Linear (Control %)
Enter the position of the linear controllable part.
• RELAY (Modul. %)
Enter a ventilation percentage. The control computer uses this percentage
to calculate the on and off times for modulating fans.
If two successive positions have the same value, the control computer cannot
calculate the values in-between (position-control).

Extra controllable
0 = fan off
A = analog This option is only possible, if additional analog groups have been
set.
R = relay This option is only possible, if additional relay groups have been set

Relay 0 = fan off

1 = fan on
M = fan modulating*
* This option is only possible if RELAY has been selected in system setting
M/MT-part in HOUSE SETUP, tab page Combi.

Capacity m3/h Setting of the ventilation capacity (m3/hour) for all positions used.

INSTALLER VENTILATION COMBI MTT M/MT-PHASE (Minimum), tab page Inlet

Inlet % / Tunnel % Setting of the required position of air inlets and tunnel inlets. If the tunnel inlet
is not used, enter the summer inlet position at tunnel inlet position.

Pressure Setting of the required pressure for all positions used. A rule of thumb: the
higher the ventilation position, the lower the required pressure. Enter 0 to
deactivate pressure control.

3.2.2 Combi-table T-PHASE (tunnel)

The settings that have to be made for the tunnel part (T-part) correspond broadly with the settings for
the MT-part. Instead of the ventilation position in % now enter the offset temperature for the positions.
With the first position this offset temperature is linked to Start temperature ventilation + Calculated
bandwidth. Each following position is linked via the offset to the previous position. In other words: the
control computer will never control in between two positions.

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Tunnel Exhaust Inlets

position
Con Control. Relay Inl. Tun. Press
Cap.
trol. Extra (m3/h)
% (%) (%) (Pa)
(%) 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
T1 2.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 30 0 120000
T2 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 50 0 14000
T3 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 75 0 16000
T4 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 100 0 18000
T5 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
T6 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
T7 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
T8 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
T9 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
T10 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

3.3 Ventilation settings

The control computer can control the fans modulating. With modulating control Fancom means a control
(linear or relay) that is only activated for a certain part of the total cycle time. Using modulating control
it is possible to achieve minimum ventilation with a large fan.
Fancom differentiates between the following types of modulating control:
• Modulating control with fixed modulation times
• Modulating control with optimised modulation times
• Rotating modulation

These types are explained in the next sections. This explanation is also important with linear controlled
fans.
Linear controlled fans have a minimum ventilation level, for example 30%. This determines at what
percentage the ventilation will modulate, and the ventilation level during modulating. If, e.g. the
calculated output of the linear part is 10%, ventilation will run 10/30th of the cycle time at 30%, and be
deactivated the rest of the time.

3.3.1 Modulating control with fixed modulation times

With this type of control enter the fixed cycle time (ON plus OFF time). The total cycle appears as
follows:

1st cycle 2ndcycle

ON

OFF

ON time OFF time

Cycle time

Example modulating control with fixed ON-time

Cycle time 10 minutes

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Modulating below% 30%

Control value ventilation 15%
If control value ventilation is lower than 30%, the control computer will apply modulating
ventilation. The controllable part will be active for half of the cycle time of 10 minutes at a
ventilation level of 30%. This means a 5-minute ON time and a 5-minute OFF time. The control
computer will always observe these times.

3.3.2 Modulating control with optimised modulation times

With optimal modulating control the control computer aims for an optimal ON-time and an optimal OFF-
time entered by the installer. The table below shows that deactivation and cycle time can vary:

1st cycle 2nd cycle

ON

OFF

ON time OFF time

Maximum cycle time

Example- Optimal modulating control (1)

Optimal ON time: 2 minutes
Maximum cycle time: 10 minutes
Modulating below% 30%
Control value ventilation 15%
If control value ventilation is lower than 30%, the control computer will apply modulating
ventilation. The control computer assumes an optimal ON time of 2 minutes at a ventilation level of
30%. This means that the optimal ON time of 2 minutes must be half the total cycle time. The
control computer calculates a cycle time of 2 x 2 = 4 minutes (2 minutes on and 2 minutes off). The
OFF time is this example will also be 2 minutes.

Example- Optimal modulating control (2)

Modulating below% 30%
Control value ventilation 3%
The control computer assumes an optimal ON time of 2 minutes. This means that the optimal ON
time of 2 minutes must be one tenth ( = 3/30) of the total cycle time. The control computer
calculates a cycle time of 10 x 2 minutes = 20 minutes (2 minutes on and 18 minutes off). This is
however longer than the maximum cycle time of 10 minutes.
Based on the maximum cycle time the control computer will now calculate a new division of the ON
and OFF times: 10% of 10 minutes means an ON time of 1 minute. Control must be off for the rest
of the time.

The following figures show the progress of house temperature with the two modulating control types.
With control based on fixed time large temperature fluctuations occur, while the average house
temperature remains identical in both examples.

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Temperature progress with optimal modulating ventilation

Temperature

Max

Average
temperature
Min

Control OFF Time

Cycle time

Temperature course with modulating ventilation based on fixed time

Temperature

Max

Average
temperature

Min

ON OFF Time
Cycle time

3.3.3 Rotating modulation

The fans that activate at a certain ventilation position have been set in the relay table. However, this
means that the same fans are always active. This can create a less optimal spread of air in the house
and at the same time overload certain fans.
Prevent this by rotating the fans. The control computer will activate the number of fans assigned, but in
a certain rotational order.

Rotating is impossible if all combi-relays (assigned for rotation) are activated.

Fancom will explain how to rotate a combi relay based on an example:

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Example- Rotating a combi relay

The figure below shows a practical example. The four corner fans ensure minimum ventilation.
3 4

3 4

1 2

1 2
The control computer calculates that the fans assigned to combi relays 1 and 2 run:

Combi relay 1 2 3 4
Calculated position

The disadvantage is that only fans 1 and 2 will run (with minimum ventilation). This could mean a
bad air spread throughout the house.
To ensure optimal circulation, the combi relay assigned to corner fans 1 thru 4 is set to rotate. After
each cycle time the control computer will shift the two active combi relays up one position.

Combi relay 1 2 3 4

Start

After modulation cycle 1

After modulation cycle 2

After modulation cycle 3

After modulation cycle 4

… … … … …

This means that different fans run after each cycle time.

If rotating modulation is not used, a fixed rotation time can be set.

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3.3.4 Ventilation settings

Setting Range Factory User

Various
Combi-damping NONE/SLOW/MODERATE/FAST Moderate
Delay MT T 0 – 600 seconds 20
M/MT-part
Description Var.
Output address 1 0.00…31.99 0.00
Output address 2 0.00…31.99 0.00
Output address 3 0.00…31.99 0.00
Output address 4 0.00…31.99 0.00
Type analog 0-10 V/10-0 V 10-0 V
Extra control analog 1 0.00…31.99 0.00
Extra control analog 2 0.00…31.99 0.00
Extra control analog 3 0.00…31.99 0.00
Position wind side from N to NW -
Position lee side from N to NW -
Modulating NONE/OPTIMAL/FIXED TIME NONE
Modulating: NONE
Rotation time 0…30 minutes 20min.
Modulating: OPTIMAL
Modulate below % 0…100% 10 %
Optimal ON time 0…30 minutes 10min.
Maximum cycle time 0…30 minutes 20min.
Modulating: FIXED Time
Modulate below % 0…100% 10 %
Cycle time 0…30 minutes 20min.
Vortex damper
Description Vortex dp.
Number of analog outputs 1…4 1
Output address 1 0.00…31.99 0.00
Output address 2 0.00…31.99 0.00
Output address 3 0.00…31.99 0.00
Output address 4 0.00…31.99 0.00
Typ Analog 0-10 V/10-0 V 10-0 V
Relay 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Output
Rotate (YES/NO) N N N N N N N N N N

INSTALLER VENTILATION SETTTINGS, tab page Various

Combi-damping The control computer goes to the next or previous position in the combi-table at
a certain speed. A lower value can be selected if these transitions occur too
quickly in succession. Select a higher value if it takes too long before the control
computer proceeds to another position.

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Delay MT T At the transition from MT to T the exhaust will not change for the amount of
time set here (seconds). The control computer will control the air/tunnel inlet
based on the last MT position.
This delay does not apply with the transition from T to MT (direct control).

INSTALLER VENTILATION SETTINGS, tab page M/MT-part

Description Own name for the controllable part.

Output address Setting of the address of the analog output of the linear controlled part.
Enter the I/O-module number in front of the decimal point (0 = control
computer); enter the analog output number behind the point.

Type analog The type of analog control:

• 0 – 10 V (0 = off, 10 = on)
• 10 – 0 V (10 = off, 0 = on)

Position wind side Definition of the wind side of the house. Enter which compass positions
cover the wind side.

Position lee side Definition of the lee side of the house. Enter which compass positions
cover the lee side.

No influences apply in areas undefined as a wind or lee side.

Modulating The required modulation type. If NONE is selected, the fans can rotate.
This setting also applies with linear controlled ventilation. Fans can be
allowed to modulate below a certain minimum level.

Modulating: NONE
Rotation time Rotation time to rotate the combi-relay.

Modulating: OPTIMAL
Modulate below % Setting of the ventilation percentage, below which the control computer
will apply modulating control to the linear controlled part.
Rotating modulation (page 17)

Optimal ON time The ON time the control computer aims to reach. This ON time is
minimum 10 seconds.
Modulating control with optimised modulation times (page 16)

Maximum cycle time Setting of the maximum cycle time (ON plus OFF period).

Calculated cycle time Readout of the actual cycle time

Calculated ON/OFF time Readout of the actual ON/Off time.

Modulating: FIXED Time

Modulate below % Setting of the ventilation percentage, below which the control computer
will apply modulating control to the linear controlled part.
Rotating modulation (page 17)

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Cycle time Setting of the time a cycle lasts (ON plus OFF period).
Modulating control with fixed modulation times (page 15)

Calculated ON/OFF time Readout of the actual ON/Off time.

INSTALLER VENTILATION SETTINGS, tab page Vortex damp.

Description Own name for the vortex damper.

Number of analog outputs Several analog outputs can be used. All the outputs will be controlled with
the same control value.

Output address Setting of the analog output address. Enter the I/O-module number in
front of the decimal point (0 = control computer); enter the analog output
number behind the point.

Type analog The type of analog control:

• 0 – 10 V (0 = off, 10 = on)
• 10 – 0 V (10 = off, 0 = on)
Zoom-setting
Correction factor Factor to determine setpoint adjustment. See example at Max. buffer.

Repeat time The minimum time between two adjustments to the vortex damper
position.

Max. buffer The control computer repeatedly determines the difference between the
actual setpoint and the required setpoint. It places these difference values
in a buffer, until the Max. buffer is reached.
The adjustment to the setpoint is the average of the values in the buffer.
The control computer can correct the adjustments using the Correction
factor.

Example: using a correction factor

Current control value: 10 %
Correction factor: 0.6
Max. buffer 10%
The required control value is successively 12%, 14%, 16% and 14%.
The buffer is filled with difference values 2%, 4%, 6% and 4%. The
total is 16%.
The average buffer value is 4% (=16 / 4).
The adjustment is 4% * 0.6 = 2,4%.
The new setpoint is: 10% + 2.4% = 12.4%

Min. jump…max. The control range of the analog output. Enter the minimum and maximum
control voltage.

INSTALLER VENTILATION SETTINGS, tab page Relay.

Output address Setting for the combi relay addresses. Enter the I/O-module number in
front of the decimal point (0 = control computer); enter the relay number
behind the point.

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Rotate Enter if the combi relay should rotate.

Rotating modulation (page 17)

3.4 Air inlets

Factory User
Setting Range
Inl. 1 Inl. 2 Tunnel Inl. 1 Inl. 2 Tunnel
Name
Temperature 1 0.00…31.99 0.00 0.00 n.a.
Temperature 2 0.00…31.99 0.00 0.00 n.a.
Temperature 3 0.00…31.99 0.00 0.00 n.a.
Temperature 4 0.00…31.99 0.00 0.00 n.a.
Output address 0.00…31.99 0.00 0.00 n.a.
HHB
Type analog 0 –10V /
10-0V 10-0V 10-0V
10 - 0V
Position wind side from N to NW -- -- --
Position lee side from N to NW -- -- --
Link modulation YES/NO NO NO NO
Pre run time 0...999sec 12sec 12sec 15sec
Zoom-settings
Output Address 1 0.0 31.99
Channel type Linear
Channel function 10-1V
Output Address 2 0.0 31.99
Channel type Linear
Channel function 10-1V
Output Address 3 0.0 31.99
Channel type Linear
Channel function 10-1V
Correction factor 0…9.999sec 0.8 0.8 0.8
Repeat time 0…999sec 10 10 10
Max. buffer 99.9 0.0 0.0 0.0
Min. jump 0 – 10V 0.5V 0.5V 0.5V
Max. jump 0 – 10V 9.5V 9.5V 9.5V
Actual value V

INSTALLER VENTILATION INLETS/TUNNEL

Description Own name for the inlet

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Temperature inputs (Only with air inlets)

1…4 Setting of the analog input addresses to which the temperature sensor(s) are
connected. Enter the I/O-module number in front of the decimal point (0 =
control computer); enter the analog output number behind the point.

If not set to “H”, this does not apply to Half House Brooding (HHB).

Output address Setting of the analog output address to which the air inlet control is assigned.
Enter the I/O-card number in front of the decimal point (0 = control
computer); enter the analog output number behind the point.

Type analog The type of analog control:

• 0 – 10 V (0 = off, 10 = on)
• 10 – 0 V (10 = off, 0 = on)

Position wind side Definition of the wind side of the house. Enter which compass positions cover
the wind side.

Position lee side Definition of the lee side of the house. Enter which compass positions cover the
lee side.

Link modulation If modulating ventilation is used, set here if the air inlets or tunnel inlet are to
be included in modulation.

Pre run time Setting of the time in which the air inlets go to the required position, before
(only with Link the fans activate.
modulation: YES)
Zoom-setting
Correction factor Factor used to determine the adjustment of the setpoint. See example at Max.
buffer.
Channel type Chosen channel type, for example Linear.
Channel function Chosen channel function, 10-0V.

Repeat time The minimum time between two adjustments to the inlet position.

Max. buffer The control computer repeatedly determines the difference between the actual
setpoint and the required setpoint. It places these difference values in a buffer,
until the Max. buffer is reached.
The adjustment to the setpoint is the average of the values in the buffer. The
control computer can correct the adjustment using the correction factor.

Example: use correction factor

Current control value: 10 %
Correction factor: 0.6
Max. buffer 10%
The required control value is successively 12%, 14%, 16% and 14%. The
buffer is filled with difference values 2%, 4%, 6% and 4%. The total is
16%.
The average buffer value is 4% (=16 / 4).
The adjustment is 4% * 0.6 = 2.4%.
The new setpoint is: 10% + 2.4% = 12.4%

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Min. jump…max. The control range of the analog output. Enter the minimum and maximum
control voltage.

Actual value Valve position status

3.5 Heating
The control computer has various heating controls that can be assigned independently.
Enter to which analog inputs the temperature sensor(s) have been connected and to which outputs the
heating controls have been assigned. Also if the Half House Brooding (H) option is activated.
If the temperature sensors have not been assigned, the control computer will use the house
temperature. Also enter the type of control: RELAY or ANALOG.
The type of control depends on the heating system used. For blowers or a heating block ON/OFF control
is used for example; for brooders or nest heating the analog control. If the heating has a LOW/HIGH/OFF
control (SBM brooder) a BCU can be used. This will convert the analog signal into the corresponding
LOW/HIGH level.

3.5.1 ON/OFF control

Heating activates when the temperature of the heating control is lower than Setpoint - Hysteresis.
On condition that the Half House Brooding
(HHB) option is deactivated or that the heating
controls active during HHB. ONON
Heating deactivates when the temperature is
equal to or higher than the Setpoint.
Use a Repeat time to prevent unnecessary
activation/deactivation of the heating. When OFF
OFF
the heating activates, it will remain on for the
at least the Repeat time. When the heating Setpoint - Hysteresis Setpoint
deactivates, it will remain off for a minimum of
this time.

3.5.2 Time modulating ON/OFF control

Heating is continually on, if the temperature of the heating control is lower than Setpoint - Hysteresis.
On condition that the Half House Brooding (HHB) option is deactivated or that the heating controls active
during HHB.
Heating is continually off, if the temperature of the heating control is equal to or higher than the
Setpoint.
Heating is Modulating on, if the temperature is in the Hysteresis.

Example: Time modulating heating control

Inside Hysteresis the control computer controls heating during a part of the Repeat time. The control
computer calculates this on/off time as follows:
Setpoint 20.0 °C
Measured house temperature 19.6 °C
Hysteresis 1.0 °C
Repeat time 100 sec.
The heating relay will be repeatedly on for 40 seconds and off for 60 seconds.

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3.5.3 Analog control

As long as the measured house temperature is lower than Control value P-band the control computer will
output the maximum control signal.
On condition that the Half House Brooding (HHB) option is deactivated or that the heating controls active
during HHB.
Use Repeat type to determine the type of heating control. If the Repeat time is less than 10 seconds, P-
band control is involved. In other cases PI-control applies.

Enter the P-band in the user's settings in Main menu More tab page Settings. The
computer can also calculate the P-band. It uses the following formula:

P-band (oC) = (100% - Minimum setting) / Correction factor % per 1 oC

P-Band control
If the temperature is higher than the Control
value, heating is on the minimum position.
If the temperature is between the Control value
100
and Control value P-band, heating will be at a
position between minimum and 100%, depending
on the difference.
Min
On condition that the Half House Brooding (HHB)
option is deactivated or that the heating controls
active during HHB. Control value Control value
P-band

PI control
If the temperature is lower than the Control value, the control computer will control the heating directly
based on the temperature difference. As long as the temperature is too low, the heating will go to an
increasingly higher position (max. 100%). The increase/decrease speed depends on the time set by the
user (usually between 100 and 600 seconds).

3.5.4 Heating control settings

Setting Range Factory User

Description Heat.1
Temperature input 1 0.0…31.99 0.00
HHB 1 - / H -
Temperature input 2 0.0…31.99 0.00
HHB 2 - / H -
Temperature input 3 0.0…31.99 0.00
HHB 3 - / H -
Temperature input 4 0.0…31.99 0.00
HHB 4 - / H -
Control RELAY/LINEAR Relay
Output address 0.00…31.99 0.00
Relay
Type relay (ON/OFF)/MODULATING ON/OFF
Zoom-setting
Hysteresis 0.0…99.9° 0.3°
Repeat time 0…999sec. 30sec.

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Max. buffer 0.0

Linear
Type analog 0-10 V/10-0 V 0-10 V
Zoom-setting
Correction factor 0…99%/° 10%/°
Repeat time 0…999sec. 300sec.
Minimum setting 0 – 100% 0%
Min. jump 0 – 10volt 0.5V
Max. jump 0 – 10volt 9.5V

INSTALLER HEAT COOL HUM tab page Heat

Description Own name for heating control.
Temperature inputs Assignment of the four temperature sensors to the analog inputs. If the control
1…4 computer carries out measurement, enter 0 in front of the decimal point and
the number of the analog input behind the point. If the temperature sensors
have not been assigned, the control computer will use the house temperature.
HHB 1 4 If not set to “H”, this does not apply to Half House Brooding (HHB).
Control Setting of the type of heating control: LINEAR or RELAY.
Output address Setting of the address of the relay or analog output to which the heating
control is assigned. Enter the I/O-print number (0 = control computer) in front
of the decimal point; enter the analog output number behind the point.

Control: Relay

Type relay The type of relay control.

Zoom-settings
Hysteresis With an on/off control this is the switch difference of the relay control.
With a modulating control this is the switch range of the relay control.

Repeat time With ON/OFF control this is minimum time a relay remains active/inactive.
With a modulating on/off control the control computer takes the modulation
time from this time.

Max. buffer The control computer repeatedly determines the difference between the actual
setpoint and the required setpoint. It places these difference values in a buffer,
until the Max. buffer is reached. It then calculates the average difference and
new setpoint.

Control: LINEAR
Type analog The type of analog control:
• 0 – 10 V (0 = off, 10 = on)
• 10 – 0 V (10 = off, 0 = on)
Zoom-settings

Correction factor If P-band control is used, nothing Nods to be set here. The control computer
determines this value from the set P-band at heating.
If the PI-control is used set the correction percentage per degree here.

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Repeat time Use Repeat type to determine the type of heating control. The repeat time is
the minimum time between two adjustments.
Analog control (page 25)

Minimum setting The minimum control value of the heating unit.

Min. jump …max The control range of the analog output. Enter the minimum and maximum
control voltage.

Example: Minimum and maximum jump

Minimum jump: 5
Maximum jump: 95

Analog output
Control value (%)
0-10 V 10-0 V
0 0V more than 10V
1 ± 0.5V ± 9.5V
99 ± 9.5V ± 0.5V
100 more than 10V 0V

3.6 OptiSec-
(Optisec = Optimale Setpoint Control)
The control computer uses a neutral zone, with minimum ventilation and no heating. This lowers energy
costs. The neutral zone is the area between control value heating and start temperature ventilation. If
OptiSec is not used, control value heating is lower than setpoint house temperature. With very young
animals the actual house temperature can be lower than the setpoint house temperature.
Hysteresis
Neutral zone:

100

30

20 22 24 28 30
Figure 3-1: OptiSec is not used. The setpoint heating is lower than setpoint house temperature.
OptiSec brings the control value heating closer to the setpoint house temperature, if the actual house
temperature is lower than setpoint house temperature. This means the heating will activate earlier and
the difference between the actual and required house temperature will be smaller.
The control computer regularly controls the house temperature. If this is below the setpoint house
temperature, the offset heating will be gradually lowered. At the same time it increases the Offset start
ventilation. This shifts the neutral zone.

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Hysteresis
Neutral zone:

100

30

20 22 26 30
Figure 3-2: The control computer has brought the setpoint heating closer to the setpoint house
temperature, based on the OptiSec-setting.
The control computer can decrease the offset setpoint heating until this equals the setpoint house
temperature. The maximum correction can be limited using Band, tab page OptiSec.
If the actual house temperature rises above the setpoint house temperature, the OptiSec-correction will
be gradually decreased. This means that setpoint house temperature and Start temperature ventilation
will return to their original settings. These setpoints will not drop any further. The control computer does
not use the OptiSec-setting in the reverse - the offset Start temperature ventilation will not be decreased
further than the original value.

Influence of temperature fluctuations

Use Wait time to minimize the influence of temperature fluctuations. Use the Incr/Decr. time to
determine how long it takes before the OptiSec correction has been completely decreased/increased. For
more information see the description of the codes concerned.

The control computer uses a neutral zone, with minimum ventilation and no heating. This lowers energy
costs.
OptiSec Range Factory User
Band 0…5 oC 2 oC
Wait time 0…99:59 hours 2:00 hours
Incr/Decr time 0…99:59 hours 6:00 hours

3.6.1 Settings OptiSec

INSTALLER, HEAT COOL HUM, tab page OptiSec
Band The maximum correction of the offset setpoint heating and the Offset start
ventilation.

Wait time The control computer applies the OptiSec-correction, if the actual house
temperature has fallen below the setpoint house temperature during the wait
time.
For example, set a wait time of 12 hours. Only when the actual house
temperature has been below the setpoint house temperature for an
uninterrupted period of 12 hours, will the control computer increase the
correction on the offsets. If the actual house temperature briefly comes above
the setpoint house temperature, the Wait time will be reset.
The wait time also applies to the decrease of the correction. Only when the
actual house temperature has been above the setpoint house temperature for
an uninterrupted period of 12 hours, will the control computer decrease the
corrections.

Incr/Decr time The time within which the control computer must complete the required
correction increase or decrease.

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Wait counter The already elapsed Wait time.

Correction Actual correction on the offsets by applying OptiSec.

3.7 Cooling
The control computer can be used to control a cooling unit. Enter to which analog inputs the temperature
sensor(s) have been connected and to which relay the cooling control has been assigned.
Enter the application Half House Brooding (H) after each completed address.
If the temperature sensors have not been assigned, the control computer will use the house
temperature. Also enter the type of relay control: ON/OFF or MODULATING.
The type of control depends on the cooling system. For a cooling system with high pressure nozzles for
example use ON/OFF control. With evaporative cooling (pad-cooling) use a time modulating ON/OFF
control because of the higher capacity of the cooling.

3.7.1 ON/OFF control

Cooling activates if the temperature of the house is higher than Setpoint + Hysteresis.
Cooling deactivates if the temperature is equal
to or lower than Setpoint. On condition that the
Half House Brooding (HHB) option is ON
ON
deactivated.
A Repeat time can be used to avoid
unnecessary activation/deactivation of the
cooling. When cooling activates it will remain
OFF
OFF
on for at least the Repeat time. When the
cooling deactivates, it will remain off for a
Setpoint Setpoint +
minimum of this time.
Hysteresis

3.7.2 Time modulating ON/OFF control

Cooling is continually on, if the temperature of the cooling control is higher than Setpoint + Hysteresis.
Cooling is continually off, if the temperature is equal to or lower than the Setpoint.
Cooling is modulating on, if the temperature is in the Hysteresis. The control computer calculates the
modulation time based on the Repeat time.
With evaporative cooling the Max. RH-limit with evaporative cooling can be used. This influence is
explained in the user's manual.

Example: Time modulating cooling control

Inside Hysteresis the control computer controls the cooling for a part of the Repeat time. The control
computer calculates this on/off time as follows:
Setpoint 27,0°C
Measured house temperature 28.5°C
Hysteresis 3.0°C
Repeat time 100 sec.
The cooling relay will be repeatedly on for 50 seconds and off for 50 seconds.

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3.7.3 Analog control

As long as the measured house temperature is higher than Control value + P band the control computer
will output the maximum control signal. On condition that the Half House Brooding (HHB) option is
deactivated. Repeat time is used to set the type of cooling control. If the Repeat time is less than 10
seconds, a P-band control is concerned. In other cases PI-control applies.
The P band is a user setting:

Main menu tab page Settings The P-band can also be calculated by the computer
using the following formula:

P-band (oC) = (100% - Minimum setting) / correction factor % per 1 oC

P-Band control
100
If the temperature is lower than the Control value,
cooling is on the minimum position.
If the temperature is between the Control value
and Control value +P band, cooling will be at a Min
position between minimum and 100%, depending
on the difference. Control Control value
On condition that the Half House Brooding (HHB) value P-band
option is deactivated.

PI control
If the temperature is lower than the Control value, the control computer will control the heating directly
based on the temperature difference. As long as the temperature is too high, the cooling will go to an
increasingly higher position (max. 100%). The increase/decrease speed depends on the time set by the
user (usually between 100 and 600 seconds).

3.7.4 Settings cooling control

Setting Range Factory User

Description Cool.1
Temperature input 1 0.00…31.99 0.00
HHB 1 - / H -
Temperature input 2 0.00…31.99 0.00
HHB 2 - / H -
Temperature input 3 0.00…31.99 0.00
HHB 3 - / H -
Temperature input 4 0.00…31.99 0.00
HHB 4 - / H -
Output address 0.00…31.99 0.00
Type relay ON/OFF MODULATING ON/OFF
Evaporative cooling YES/NO NO
Zoom-setting
º º
Hysteresis 0.00…99.9 0.5
Repeat time 0…999 sec. 30 sec
Max. buffer 0…99.9% 0.0

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INSTALLER HEAT COOL HUM tab page Cool

Description Own name for cooling control.

Temperature inputs Assignment of the four temperature sensors to the analog inputs. If the control
1…4 computer carries out measurement, enter 0 in front of the decimal point and the
number of the analog input behind the point. If measurement is taken from the
I/O-Net, the I/O-print number is in front of the decimal point and the number of
the analog input behind the point. If the temperature sensors have not been
assigned, the control computer will use the house temperature.

HHB 1 If not set to “H”, this does not apply to Half House Brooding (HHB).

Output address Enter the I/O-print number (0 = control computer) in front of the decimal point;
enter the relay number behind the point.

Type relay Setting of the type of relay control: ON/OFF or MODULATING.

Evaporative cooling Setting if evaporative cooling is used.

Zoom-settings
Hysteresis With an ON/OFF control this is the switch difference of the relay control.
With a MODULATING control this is the switch range of the relay control.

Repeat time With ON/OFF control this is the minimum time the relay is active/inactive. With a
MODULATING control the control computer calculates the modulating time from
this time.

Max. buffer The control computer repeatedly determines the difference between the actual
setpoint and the required setpoint. It places these difference values in a buffer,
until the Max. buffer is reached. It then calculates the average difference and
new setpoint.

Actual value The actual output.

3.8 Humidity
The humidity control can only activate if setpoint humidity has been set. Enter to which relay the
humidification control has been assigned. Also enter the type of relay control: On/Off of Modulating.

3.8.1 ON/OFF control

Humidity activates as soon as humidity in the house drops below Setpoint humidity – Hysteresis.
Humidity deactivates when the measured
house humidity is equal to or higher than
Setpoint humidity. ON
A Repeat time can be used to avoid
unnecessary activation/deactivation of the
humidity. When humidity activates it will
remain on for the Repeat time. When the
humidity deactivates, it will remain off for at OFF
least a minimum of this time.
Setpoint Setpoint
hysteresis

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3.8.2 Time modulating ON/OFF control

The humidity is continually on when the measured house humidity is lower than Setpoint - Hysteresis.
The humidity is continually off, when the house humidity is equal to or higher than Setpoint.
Humidity is modulating on, if the humidity is in the Hysteresis. De control computer calculates the
modulation time based on the Repeat time.

Example– Time modulating humidity control

Inside Hysteresis the control computer controls humidity during a part of the Repeat time. The
control computer calculates this on/off time as follows:
Setpoint 80%
Measured RH 75%
Hysteresis 10%
Repeat time 100 sec.
The humidity relay will be repeatedly on for 50 seconds and off for 50 seconds.

3.8.3 Setting humidity

Setting Range Factory User

Description Hum.1
Output address 0.00…31.99 0.00
Type relay ON/OFF MODULATING ON/OFF
Zoom-settings
º º
Hysteresis 0…99.9 0.5
Repeat time 0…999 sec. 30
Max. buffer 0…99.9% 0.0

INSTALLER HEAT COOL HUM tab page Hum

Description Own name for humidity control.

Output address Enter the I/O-print number (0 = control computer) in front of the decimal
point; enter the relay number behind the point.

Type relay Setting of the type of relay control: ON/OFF or MODULATING.

Zoom-settings

Hysteresis With an ON/OFF-control this is the switch difference of the relay control.
With a MODULATING control this is the switch range of the relay control.

Repeat time With ON/OFF control this is the minimum time the relay is active/inactive.
With a MODULATING control the control computer calculates the modulating
time from this time.

Max. buffer The control computer repeatedly determines the difference between the
actual setpoint and the required setpoint. It places these difference values
in a buffer, until the Max. buffer is reached. It then calculates the average
difference and new setpoint.

Actual value The actual output.

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3.9 Time clocks

3.9.1 Feed and water clock

Setting Range Factory Feed Water
Description Feed001/
Wtr001
Type time clock ON/OFF / ON/DURATION ON/OFF
Clock relay 0.00…31.99 0.00
Relay type N.O./N.C. N.O.
(MAKE CONTACT/BREAK CONTACT)
Registration via -------/REG 1/REG 2/REG 3/REG 4 -------

INSTALLER CLOCKS FEED/WATER

Description Own name for the feed/water clock.

Type time clock On/OFF or ON/DURATION

Clock relay Enter the I/O-print number (0 = control computer) in front of the decimal point;
enter the relay number behind the point.

Relay type Setting if the relay must deactivate (N.O.) or activate (N.C.) if the feed/water
clock is active.

Registration via The registration used for the feed/water amounts.

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3.9.2 Light clock

Setting Range Factory User

General
Description Lght001
Type time clock O/OFF / ON/DURATION / INTERMIT ON/OFF
Light relay 0.00…31.99 0.00
Relay type N.O./N.C. N.O.
(MAKE CONTACT/BREAK CONTACT)
Zoom settings (if an address has been set at Light relay)
Output address 0.00 31.99 0.00
Channel type ON/OFF
Channel function DIRECT
Actual value 0
Control
Control on PERC/LUX PERC
Light input 0.00…31.99 0.00
Light output 0.00…31.99 0.00
Analog type 0-10 V/10-0 V 0-10 V
Reaction speed SLOW/NORMAL/FAST SLOW
Relay off below 0.00…10.00 V 0.00
Zoom settings (if an address has been set at Light input)
Input Address 0.00 31.99
Type NONE/TEMPERATURE/CO2 3000PP/CO2
3000PP/LINEAR(U)/LINEAR(R)/POLYNOMIA LUX (R)
L/LUX (R )
Measurement 0.0-99.9 0
Calibration low (zero)
Calibration High (span)
Correction 0.0-99.9 0.008
Zoom settings (if an address has been set at Light output)
Output address 0.00 31.99 0.00
Channel type LINEAR LINEAR
Channel function 0-10V 0
Correction factor 0.000 999999 0.008
Repeat time 0…999 1
Minimum setting 0-100% 5%
Min. jump 0.00 Max 10.00 Volt 10.0
Actual value Volt

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INSTALLER TIME CLOCKS LIGHT

General
Description Own name for the light clock
Type time clock Setting for use of the light clock:
ON/OFF User enters time of activation/inactivation.
ON/DURATION User enters time and duration of activation.
INTERMIT User enters time, duration repeat time and number of
repeat actions.
Light relay Enter the I/O-print number (0 = control computer) in front of the decimal
point; enter the relay number behind the point.
Relay type Setting if the relay must deactivate (N.O.) or activate (N.C.) if the light
clock is active.
Zoom settings (if an address has been set at Light relay)
Output address Enter the I/O-print number in front of the decimal point (control computer
= 0) and the output number behind the point
Channel type Status of the channel type
Channel function Status of the channel fuction
Actual value Request this value with Zoom.
Control
Control on Enter how the control computer must control the light: without
measurement (PERC) or with measurement (LUX).
Light input Assignment of light measurement to the analog input. Enter the I/O-print
number in front of the decimal point (control computer = 0) and the
analog input number behind the point.
Light output Enter the I/O-print number in front of the decimal point (control computer
= 0) and the output number behind the point.

Analog type The type of analog control:

• 0 – 10 V (0 = off, 10 = on)
• 10 – 0 V (10 = off, 0 = on)

Reaction speed Setting of the reaction speed of the analog control: SLOW, NORMAL or
FAST.

Relay off below Enter the minimum voltage below which the relay must de-energize.
Zoom settings (if an address has been set at Light input)
Input address Status of the address input
Type Enter LUX for Ligth klok
Measurement Readout of the actual resistance measurement (Ω).

Calibrate LOW zero Setting of the zero value for light measurement. At this input value light
measurement is minimum.
Right of Calibrate LOW zero is the softkey used to start the wizard to
calibrate the zero.

Calibrate HIGH zero Setting of the span value for light measurement. At this input value light
measurement is maximum

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Right of Calibrate HIGH span is the softkey used to start the wizard to
calibrate the span.
Zoom settings (if an address has been set at Light output)
Output address Status of the output address
Channel type Status of the channel type
Channel function Status of the channel function
Correction factor Factor to determine adjustment of the control value.

Repeat time The minimum time between two adjustments to the control value.

Min. jump The control range of the analog output. Enter the minimum and maximum
control voltage.

3.9.3 Extra time clocks

Four extra time clocks can be set

Setting Range Factory User

General
Description Clock001..Clock004
Type time clock ON/OFF /ON/DURATION ON/OFF
Clock I/O
Clock relay 0.00…31.99 0.00
Relay type N.O./N.C. N.O.
(MAKE CONTACT/BREAK CONTACT)

INSTALLER CLOCKS EXTRA

General
Description Own name for the extra time clock.

Type time clock Setting for use of the time clock

ON/OFF User enters time of activation/inactivation.
ON/DURATION User enters time and duration of activation.
Clock I/O
Clock relay Enter the I/O-print number (0 = control computer) in front of the decimal
point; enter the relay number behind the point.

Relay type Setting if the relay must deactivate (N.O.) or activate (N.C.) if the extra time
clock is active.

3.10 Registration
The control computer can register maximum 32 digital inputs. The following settings can be made per
digital input:

Setting Range Factory User

Description REG-01..32
Address 0.00…31.99 0.00

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Setting Range Factory User

Registration Input CONTACT/SLOW PLS/
SLOW PULSE
FAST PLS
Amount per pulse 0.0000…9999.999 0.0000
Amount per min. 0.0000…9999.999 0.0000
Layout AMOUNT/TIME AMOUNT
Total 0.0…999999 0.0

INSTALLER REGISTRATION
Description User name for registration.

Address Enter the I/O-print number (control computer = 0) in front of the decimal
point and the digital input number behind the point.

Registration Input Setting of the type of pulse measurement.

Amount per pulse If pulse measurement is used set here how many ‘units’ are measured per
(only with type pulse.
measurement: FAST
PLS or SLOW PLS)

Amount per minute If contact measurement is used set here how many ‘units’ are measured per
(only with type minute.
measurement:
CONTACT)

Display Setting of the display of the registered value in the registration table: TIME
(only with type or AMOUNT.
measurement:
CONTACT)

Total If pulse measurement is used readout the actual measured amount here.
(only with type
measurement: FAST or
SLOW PULSE)

Input status If contact measurement is used readout the actual input status here: HIGH or
(only with type LOW.
measurement
CONTACT)

3.11 Inside climate

An address must be entered for all I/Os. If the control computer carries out measurement, enter 0 in
front of the decimal point and the number of the analog input behind the point. If measurement is taken
from the I/O-Net, the I/O-print number is in front of the decimal point and the number of the analog
input behind the point.

Setting Range Factory User

Temperature sensor 1 0.00…31.99 0.00
HHB 1 - / H -
Temperature sensor 2 0.00…31.99 0.00
HHB 2 - / H -

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Setting Range Factory User

Temperature sensor 3 0.00…31.99 0.00
HHB 3 - / H -
Temperature sensor 4 0.00…31.99 0.00
HHB 4 - / H -
Input pressure 0.00…31.99
0.00
measurement
Speed pressure SLOW/MODERATE/FAST
Moderate
measurement
Input RH measurement 0.00…31.99 0.00
Speed RH- SLOW/MODERATE/FAST
Moderate
measurement

INSTALLER INSIDE CLIMATE

Temperature sensors Assignment of the temperature sensors to the analog inputs.
HHB 1 4 If not set to “H”, this does not apply to Half House Brooding (HHB).
Input pressure Assignment of pressure measurement to the analog input.
measurement
Input RH measurement Assignment of RH measurement to the analog input.
Speed … Setting of the speed at which the control computer determines influences.

Pressure and RH measurement can be calibrated via the zoom-settings. Choose the right Type in the
zoom-settings.

3.12 Outside climate

The control computer can carry out various outside measurements. Another control computer in the
network can also carry out these measurements. Make the following settings for outside measurement:

Range Factory User

Measurement
Measurement Address Measurement Address Measurement Address
Outside temp. INT./COMM. 0.00…31.99 0.00
measurement.
Outside RH INT./COMM. 0.00…31.99 0.00
Measurement
Wind INT./COMM. 0.00…31.99 0.00
direction/speed
Type wind GREEN_2P / 0.00…31.99 GREEN_2P
measurement BLACK_4P /
BLACK_2P /
DAVIS
Input Weather INT./COMM. 0.00…31.99 0.00
vane

INSTALLER OUTSIDE CLIMATE, tab Temp/RH

Outside temp. Setting if the control computer carries out the outside measurement
measurement, concerned itself or via the communication network (INT.), or if it receives this
via communication with a different control computer (COMM.).

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measurement, wind measurement concerned itself or via the communication network (INT.), or if
direct./speed this date is received via communication with another control computer
(COMM.).
Address With internal measurement, enter the address. This address is not important
with communication.

INSTALLER OUTSIDE CLIMATE, tab Temp/RH

Type wind Fancom uses the following types of weather stations:
measurement
• GREEN_2P (default)
• BLACK_4P
• BLACK_2P
• DAVIS
When the required type has been selected and the inputs correctly assigned,
the control computer will automatically make all corresponding settings.
Input Weather vane The address of the weather vane.
Wind direction The actual wind direction.
measurement

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4. Inputs and outputs

4.1 Assigning analog outputs

Factory User
Control Range Address Address Type Corr. Zero Span
OutsideTemperature 0.00…31.99 0.00
Outside RH 0.00…31.99 0.00
Inside RH 0.00…31.99 0.00
Wind direction 0.00…31.99 0.00
Pressure 0.00…31.99 0.00
Temperature 1 0.00…31.99 0.01
Temperature 2 0.00
Inside cl.

0.00…31.99
Temperature 3 0.00…31.99 0.00
Temperature 4 0.00…31.99 0.00
Temperature 1 0.00…31.99 0.00
Temperature 2 0.00…31.99 0.00
Inlet 1

Temperature 3 0.00…31.99 0.00

Temperature 4 0.00…31.99 0.00
Temperature 1 0.00…31.99 0.00
Temperature 2 0.00…31.99 0.00
Inlet 2

Temperature 3 0.00…31.99 0.00

Temperature 4 0.00…31.99 0.00
Temperature 1 0.00…31.99 0.00
Temperature 2 0.00…31.99 0.00
Heat. 1

Temperature 3 0.00…31.99 0.00

Temperature 4 0.00…31.99 0.00
Temperature 1 0.00…31.99 0.00
Temperature 2 0.00…31.99 0.00
Heat. 2

Temperature 3 0.00…31.99 0.00

Temperature 4 0.00…31.99 0.00
Temperature 1 0.00…31.99 0.00
Temperature 2 0.00…31.99 0.00
Heat. 3

Temperature 3 0.00…31.99 0.00

Temperature 4 0.00…31.99 0.00
Temperature 1 0.00…31.99 0.00
Temperature 2 0.00…31.99 0.00
Cooling 1

Temperature 3 0.00…31.99 0.00

Temperature 4 0.00…31.99 0.00

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4.2 Assigning digital inputs

Factory User

Control Range Address Address Type

Wind speed 0.00…31.99 0.00

Feed clock (Reg 1) 0.00…31.99 0.00
Water clock (Reg 1) 0.00…31.99 0.00
Reg 1 t/m 32
External alarm 1 0.00…31.99 0.00
External alarm 2 0.00…31.99 0.00
External alarm 3 0.00…31.99 0.00
External alarm 4 0.00…31.99 0.00

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4.3 Assigning analog outputs

Factory User
Control Range Address Address Type
Controllable part 0.00…31.99 0.00
Vortex damper 0.00…31.99 0.00
Extra control part 1/3 0.00…31.99 0.00
Extra analog part 1 0.00…31.99 0.00
Extra analog part 2 0.00…31.99 0.00
Extra analog part 3 0.00…31.99 0.00
Extra IO part 1 1/3 0.00…31.99 0.00
Extra IO part 2 1/3 0.00…31.99 0.00
Extra IO part 3 1/3 0.00…31.99 0.00
Air inlet 1 0.00…31.99 0.00
Air inlet 2 0.00…31.99 0.00
Tunnel inlet 0.00…31.99 0.00
Extra IO vortex 1/3 0.00…31.99 0.00
Extra analog vortex 1 0.00…31.99 0.00
Extra IO vortex 1/3 0.00…31.99 0.00
Extra analog vortex 2 0.00…31.99 0.00
Extra IO vortex 1/3 0.00…31.99 0.00
Extra analog vortex 3 0.00…31.99 0.00
Heating 1 0.00…31.99 0.00
Heating 2 0.00…31.99 0.00
Heating 3 0.00…31.99 0.00
Light clock 1 0.00…31.99 0.00
Address 1 0.00…31.99 0.00
Extra contr Control. part

Address2 0.00…31.99 0.00

Address 3 0.00…31.99 0.00
Address 4 0.00…31.99 0.00
Address 1 0.00…31.99 0.00
Address2 0.00…31.99 0.00
Address 3 0.00…31.99 0.00
part1

Address 4 0.00…31.99 0.00

Address 1 0.00…31.99 0.00
Extra contr Extra contr

Address2 0.00…31.99 0.00

Address 3 0.00…31.99 0.00
part 2

Address 4 0.00…31.99 0.00

Address 1 0.00…31.99 0.00
Address2 0.00…31.99 0.00
Address 3 0.00…31.99 0.00
part3

Address 4 0.00…31.99 0.00

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4.4 Assigning digital outputs

Factory User

Control Range Address Rotate Address Rotate

Combi relay 1 0.00…31.99 0.00 No

Combi relay 2 0.00…31.99 0.00 No

Combi relay 3 0.00…31.99 0.00 No

Combi relay 4 0.00…31.99 0.00 No

Combi relay 5 0.00…31.99 0.00 No

Combi relay 6 0.00…31.99 0.00 No

Combi relay 7 0.00…31.99 0.00 No

Combi relay 8 0.00…31.99 0.00 No

Combi relay 9 0.00…31.99 0.00 No

Combi relay 10 0.00…31.99 0.00 No

Heating 1 0.00…31.99 0.00 n.a.. n.a..

Heating 2 0.00…31.99 0.00 n.a.. n.a..

Heating 3 0.00…31.99 0.00 n.a.. n.a..

Cooling 0.00…31.99 0.00 n.a.. n.a..

Humidity 0.00…31.99 0.00 n.a.. n.a..

Light clock 0.00…31.99 0.00 n.a.. n.a..

Feed clock 0.00…31.99 0.00 n.a.. n.a..

Water clock 0.00…31.99 0.00 n.a.. n.a..

Extra clock 1 0.00…31.99 0.00 n.a.. n.a..

Extra clock 2 0.00…31.99 0.00 n.a.. n.a..

Extra clock 3 0.00…31.99 0.00 n.a.. n.a..

Extra clock 4 0.00…31.99 0.00 n.a.. n.a..

Extra relay 1 0.00…31.99 0.00 n.a.. n.a..

Extra relay 2 0.00…31.99 0.00 n.a.. n.a..

Extra relay 3 0.00…31.99 0.00 n.a.. n.a..

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4.5 Combi table M/MT phase.

Contr. Vent. Contr.

R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 R7 R8 R9 R10 Inlet Tunnel Press
perc. part

M1
M2
M3
M4
M5
M6
M7
M8
M9
M10
M11
M12
M13
M14
M15
M16
M17
M18
M19
M20

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4.6 Combi table T fase.

Control Extra
Fan. Control R R R R R R R R R R
control. Inlet Tunnel Press
perc. part 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
R1 R2 R3

M1
M2
M3
M4
M5
M6
M7
M8
M9
M10

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5. External alarm
Setting Range Factory User
Description External alarm 1
Input address 0.00…31.99 0.00
Input type N.O (Make) contact / N.C.
N.O. contact
(Break) contact
Alarm type NONE/SILEN/LOUD NONE

External alarm

Description Own name for the external alarm.

Input address Setting of the address of the alarm relay Enter the I/O-module number in
front of the decimal point (0 = control computer); enter the relay number
behind the point.

Input type Setting of the type of relay contact.

Alarm type Setting of the type of alarm NONE /SILENT/LOUD

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6. Technical specifications
Power supply
Mains supply 90Vac – 264Vac
Mains frequency 50/60Hz
Maximum power consumption 25VA

IOB.4

Power available for sensors and peripheral equipment

24Vdc (fused) max. 500mA
12Vdc, short circuit resistant max. 70mA

4 Analog outputs
Voltage range 0-10Vdc
Maximum load 1mA
Output resistance 570Ω

4 Analog inputs
Types selectable via Jumper resistance or voltage
Resistance : Temperature range sensor type S.7 -50°C to +110°C
- accuracy (-25°C to +100°C) <0.5°C
- accuracy (0°C to +60°C) <0.2°C
Measuring range for position feedback 0-20kΩ
Voltage: Measuring range (input resistance 100kΩ) 0-10Vdc
Accuracy +/- 15mVdc

4 Digital inputs
Open contact voltage (high level) 12Vdc
Low level <1.0Vdc
Application: Counter input, min. pulse width 25mSec max. frequency 20Hz
Frequency input max. frequency 5kHz

5 Digital outputs (relays)

Relays 1, 2, 3 (make & break contact) and 4: voltage free max. 2A 60Vdc/30Vac
Relay 5 (alarm relay): voltage free max. 2A 60Vdc/30Vac

FRM.8

8 Digital outputs (relays)

Relays 1, 3, 5, 7: make & break contact max. 2A 60Vdc/30Vac
Relays 2, 4, 6, 8: voltage free max. 2A 60Vdc/30Vac
FRM..8FRM.8

Housing
Plastic housing with screw on lid IP54
Dimensions (l×w×h) 300×240×140mm
Weight (unpacked) 2.6kg

Ambient climate
Operating temperature range 0°C to +40°C
Storage temperature range -10°C to 50°C
Relative humidity < 95%, uncondensed

Communication
FNet, Fancom network for intercommunication of control computers and PC connection..
I/O-Net for extra inputs and outputs using I/O-modules. An AI.4 can be used to measure the outside
temperature, outside RH and wind direction and speed.

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7. Connection diagrams

7.1 Interior control computer

Display Func

IOB.4
IOB.4
HI

FDP 45p

Keyboard FRM.8

Figure 7-1: Overview interior control computer

7.2 FRM.8

8 LEDs (DO)

R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 R7 R8
C NC NO C NO C NC NO C NO C NC NO C NO C NC NO C NO

Figure 7-2: Overview digital outputs FRM.8

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7.3 IOB.4

4 Type AI 4AI
Cn Func
4AO

4DI

R-Net

Name Description
Func CPU print
FRM Relaisprint (Digital output) DO
IOB I/O print
HI Human Interface
FDP 45p Powersupply
Cn Func Connector(s) for Func
Type AI Type analog input R of U
AI Analog input
AO Analog output
DI Digital input
DO Digital output
R-net Dipswitches
IONet S1= ON Terminal resistor terminated
Fnet S2=ON Terminal resistor terminated

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7.4 Setting the terminal resistor

Use of the terminal resistor depends on the location of the control computer in the FNet or IO-network.
Looped control computers do not need a terminal resistor.
Control computers at the beginning or end of the network do need a terminal resistor. Depending on the
device type a 120 Ohm resistance or a jumper or dipswitch is used to terminate the control computer.
This is explained using a few examples.
Example: Setting the terminal resistor FNet

Example: Setting the terminal resistor FNet

1 2 3 4

Figure 7-3: example FNet.

Control computers 1 and 4 are at the end of the network. These computers must be terminated
resistor.
Control computers 2 and 3 are looped. These looped computers do not need to be terminated.

Example: Setting terminal resistor IO-net (1)

In the example below is a control computer, linked to two FRM.16-units via an I/O network.

IRM-16 IRM-16

Figure 7-4: Example IO-net.

The control computer is located between the two IRM.16 units. This control computer must not be
terminated.
Both IRM.16s are at the end of the network. These computers must be terminated.

Example: Setting terminal resistor IO-net (2)

In the example below is a control computer, linked to one IRM.16 unit via an IO-network. This
IRM.16 unit is linked to a second IRM.16 unit.

IRM-16 IRM-16

Figure 7-5: Example IO-net.

The control computer and the second IRM.16 unit are at the end of the network.
Both must be terminated.
The first IRM.16 unit is looped. Do not terminate this unit.

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compliance

Appendix: EG-declaration of compliance

Manufacturer : Fancom B.V.
Address : Industrieterrein 34
Place : Panningen (the Netherlands)

Hereby declares that: F37

satisfies the following standards or other standard documents:

The low voltage guideline according to EN 61010.

EMC emission and sensibility standard EN 61326-1

Satisfies the conditions of:

the Low Voltage Guidline, directive 2006/95/EC
the EMC Guidline, directive 2004/108/EC

Place: Panningen Date : 01-03-2008

(Signature) (Signature)

(name of signatory 1) (name of signatory 2)

Chris van Erp Wout Hoolboom
(Occupation of signatory 1) (Occupation of signatory 2)
Research Manager Project Manager Poultry

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Index
PI-band ................................................ 25
A Repeat time .......................................... 24
Helpdesk ................................................... 4
Air inlets ..................................................22 Humidity
Pre run time ..........................................23 Aan/uit-control Modulating ...................... 32
Alarms On/OFF control ...................................... 31
External ................................................46 Hysteresis
Analog outputs Cooling................................................. 29
Control range.........................................27 Heating ................................................ 24
Humidity............................................... 31
B
Buffer ......................................................21 I
I/O-net
C Terminal resistor.................................... 50
Climate Inlets ...................................................... 22
Inside ...................................................37 Lee side................................................ 23
Outside .................................................38 Modulating ............................................ 23
Clocks......................................................33 Wind side ............................................. 23
Extra ....................................................36 Inside climate........................................... 37
Registration ...........................................33
Combi-table..............................................13 J
Combi-damping......................................19 Jump....................................................... 27
Delay MT T ..........................................20
Linear/Modulating...................................14
RELAY...................................................14
L
Setting configuration...............................11 lee side ................................................... 20
T-part ...................................................14 Light clocks .............................................. 34
control computer
Interior .................................................48 M
Cooling
Aan/uit-control Modulating.......................29 M/MT-part................................................ 14
ON/OFF control ......................................29 Making a backup......................................... 7
Cycle time Maximum buffer ....................................... 21
Modulation ............................................16 Maximum jump......................................... 27
Minimum jump ......................................... 27
Modulation
D Fans .................................................... 15
Data Fixed time............................................. 15
Loading in computer ................................ 7 Optimised ............................................. 16
Pre run time inlets ................................. 23
E
External alarm ..........................................46
N
Neutral zone: ........................................... 27
F
Fancom
O
F-Central FarmManager ............................ 4 Operating system
Helpdesk ................................................ 4 Copy to SD-card ...................................... 8
F-Central FarmManager ............................... 4 loading ................................................... 8
FNet OptiSec ................................................... 27
Terminal resistor ....................................50 Settings................................................ 28
FRM.8 ......................................................48 Outside climate......................................... 38

H R
Heating ....................................................24 Registration ............................................. 36
Analog control........................................25 Clocks .................................................. 33
Control range.........................................24
Hysteresis .............................................24 S
ON/OFF control ......................................24
On/off control modulating ........................24 SD-card..................................................... 7
OptiSec .................................................27 SD-card holder ........................................... 7
P-band..................................................25 Symbols .................................................... 3

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T Linear modulating .................................. 20

Modulation ............................................ 15
Terminal resistor .......................................50 ROTATING ............................................ 17
Tunnel inlets .............................................22 Set standard ......................................... 12
Vortex damper ...................................... 21
U Vortex damper ......................................... 21
Units
METRIC .................................................. 6 W
NON-METRIC .......................................... 6 Wind side................................................. 20

V
Ventilation ................................................13

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