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Poultry House Control
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product.
However, there is the possibility that something may fail beyond our
control. Since these products are designed to operate climate control and other
systems in confined livestock environments, where failure may cause severe
damage, the user should provide adequate back up and alarm systems. These are
to operate critical systems even in case of a Rotem system failure. Neglecting to
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of loss, injury and financial damage.
Rev: 1.1
Software Version: 2.21
Rotem Computerized Controllers Ltd.

P.O.B. 3392
1 Ha'Ofan St, Kiriat Arie
Petach-Tikva 49511, Israel
Tel: +972-3-920-6200
Fax: +972-3-924-9834
Date: March 24, 2004 Rev: 2.21

Platinum Plus
Table of Contents
Warning..........................................................................................................2
Table of Contents...........................................................................................3
Features ..........................................................................................................4
Introduction ...................................................................................................5
Hot Key Functions .............................................................................................................. 7
General Description ....................................................................................12
Standard Ventilation Mode ............................................................................................... 12
Precision Ventilation Mode............................................................................................... 13
Standard & Precision, Example ........................................................................................ 14
Other Devices.................................................................................................................... 15
Standard Mode Programming Guide........................................................17
Where do I start? ............................................................................................................... 17
Standard Mode Example ............................................................................23
Let’s Start Here! ................................................................................................................ 23
Install Menu....................................................................................................................... 23
Control Menu .................................................................................................................... 27
Precision Mode Programming Guide........................................................33
Where do I start? ............................................................................................................... 33
Precision Mode Example ............................................................................40
Let’s Start Here! ................................................................................................................ 40
Install Menu....................................................................................................................... 40
Precision Ventilation Example.......................................................................................... 46
Control Menu .................................................................................................................... 49
Shared Menus Programming Guide..........................................................57
Detailed Description ....................................................................................62
General .............................................................................................................................. 62
Installation......................................................................................................................... 63
Install Menu....................................................................................................................... 65
Control Menu .................................................................................................................... 77
Management Menu............................................................................................................ 86
History............................................................................................................................... 89
Test .................................................................................................................................... 90
Service............................................................................................................................... 91
Index .............................................................................................................92

Features
ROTEM Platinum Plus features:
User Friendly
Large 20 line X 40 Character Lighted Graphic Display
20 Key Keypad
Standard and Precision Programs
Extensive Historical and Management Information Collection
Communications
Programming Plug (Data Shuttle)
Exceptional Lightning Protection
Up to 40 Heavy Duty Relays
¾ Recommended for 1 HP, 220 Volt Devices
¾ UL Safety Rated for 2HP, 220Volt Devices
Intelligent On/Off/Auto Switches
¾ Detect Operator Switch Changes
¾ Guard Against Unauthorized Switch Changes
Integrated Static Pressure
Accurate Temperature Sensors
Modular Construction
Dedicated Alarm Relay
Optional Integrated Emergency System
¾ Automatic Temperature Setting
¾ Independent Battery Power
Many Other Options…
¾ Light Dimmer
¾ Bird Scales
¾ Feed Silo Scales
¾ Water Meter
¾ Water Pressure
¾ Additional Temperature Sensors
¾ Humidity Sensors

Platinum Plus
Introduction
The Platinum Plus is a full-featured Poultry House Control. The following
sections introduce the primary features and operator screens.
Main Screen
The main screen has five parts.

1. The upper left part, Sensors, shows the individual sensor readings.
Those marked with dark squares form the current average
temperature.
2. The bottom left section, Messages, shows important messages. The
title bar shows the number of important messages, and if there are
several messages they each appear in turn.
3. The right section, Active, shows the output list. The filled black
boxes indicate active outputs. The Platinum Plus also tells you the
position of inlets and curtains, as well as the number of heaters or
fans that are on.
4. The center section, Status, gives important general information
such as the time and ventilation mode.
5. The upper center section, Average Temperature, reports the current
average temperature.

Keypad
Help The Help key brings context sensitive helpful information onto
the screen. To exit the ‘Help’ screens at any time, push the
‘Menu’ key.
Menu The Menu key displays the main menu from the standard screen,
and exits the menus whenever you are already in a menu. It is
like a push-push lamp switch that you push to turn on, and push
again to turn off.
Delete The Delete key erases typing mistakes. It also enables the ‘Cold
Start’ function if held at power on.
Arrow The Arrow keys move you around the menus, and help you make
selections. In some cases you can also use them to change values.
+/- Key The +/- key changes values between positive and negative, and
makes check-mark choices when checking or selecting options.
‘.’ Key The ‘.’ Key lets you enter decimal points for tenths of a degree in
the temperature settings.
Numbers The Numeric keys enter numbers and make choices in numbered
menus.
Several numeric keys perform special Hot Key functions.
Enter The Enter key completes your entry or menu selection. The
Platinum Plus recognizes numeric values when setting
temperatures, times, etc. only after you push the enter key.

Platinum Plus
Hot Key Functions
Enter Up/Down – Temperature Offset
Press Enter and Up Arrow simultaneously to raise the temperature setting (or offset)
from the programmed temperature curve. Enter and Down Arrow lowers the temperature
offset from the temperature curve. If there is an offset, it is visible in the STATUS window
on the main screen.
Hot Key ‘1’ – Main Display

Pressing the ‘1’ key at one of the other hot key
displays returns the Platinum Plus to the standard
display.
Hot Key ‘2’ – Curve Status
Press the ‘2’ key at the main display to show
the ‘Curve Status’ screen. It displays the current target
temperatures, pressures, etc. These values usually
change with the age of your birds. Hot Key 2 is a
convenient way to check where your ‘targets’ are
presently.
Hot Key ‘3’ – Curtain Position
Hot Key 3 displays the ‘Curtain Position’
screen that shows the current position of each side
curtain, the tunnel inlet curtain and the side vent
inlets.
Hot Key ‘4’ – Temperature and H2O
Hot Key 4 shows the current temperature and
humidity status for the operating modes.
Hot Key ‘5’ – Scale Update
Hot Key 5 shows current scale information for
both bird scales and feed bin scales. It displays the
current weights, including the weight of the last bird
measured.
Hot Key ‘9’ – System Lock
Hot Key 9 functions only if you turn on
password protection for your controller. If you turned
on password protection Hot Key 9 locks the Platinum
Plus immediately, so the next user must enter a
password to gain access.

Main Menu
The main
menu screen
shows six choices.
The highlighting
on the Control
Menu icon
indicates that it is
selected. If you
press Enter at this
point, the Platinum
Plus takes you to
the Control Menu.
Choose a different menu by using the arrow keys. The Platinum Plus
highlights the icons accordingly. Alternatively, you can press the indicated
numeric key by each icon. For example, push the ‘3’ key to go directly to the
History Menu. Or, push Menu to go back to the normal main screen.
Control Menu
The highlighting on TEMP
& TIMER SETTINGS indicates
that this option is selected. If you
press Enter, the Platinum Plus
takes you to the Temperature and
Timer Setting Menu. Choose a
different option with the arrow
keys.
Alternatively, you can press
the indicated numeric key by each option. For example, push the ‘6’ key to go
directly to the Light Menu.
The Precision Mode Control Menu has additional choices. It has

additional capability in Temperature, Ventilation Levels, Humidity Treatment,
Foggers, Stir Fans and Static Pressure.
Management Menu
The management menu screen shows ten choices. This menu contains
items primarily related to proper management of your poultry house. You can
manage bird and feed inventories, and set basic items such as time, date and
growth day.

Platinum Plus
The alarm reset function
(Menu Item 6) recovers from
emergency pressure and feed
overrun situations.
History Menu
The history menu has ten
historical data sets.
The Heater history
shows fuel consumption by
heat zone, to help determine
where your fuel expenditures occur.
All history except ‘Alarms’ and ‘Table of Events’ erases for a new flock
(see Management | New Flock). These two histories collect particularly
important information regarding the past operation of the Platinum Plus.
Test Menu
The test menu screen
shows internal information
so you can verify that your
Platinum Plus is working
correctly.
The Hardware
Checklist identifies all
option cards the Platinum
Plus has found in your
system.
Communication test helps you find broken wires or other problems with
the communication system, and Emergency Status lets you check your
emergency operation system.

Service Menu
The service menu has
choices for calibration, to
save and read program
settings from the portable
plug or optional Gold Plug,
and to program a standard
US Robotics modem
connecting your system to a
telephone line. You can also
schedule nipple drinker flushing.
Installation Menu
The installation menu
screen has eight choices in
standard mode, and ten in
precision mode. When you
first install your Platinum
Plus controllers, enter the
basic installation information
in these menus. Identify
functions for your relays
(outputs), and the particular sensors (temperature, humidity, etc.) you have. Also
define the temperature sensors to use for growing and heat zones, as well as
inform the Platinum Plus about your curtains and sidewall inlets.
Switching Between Standard and Precision
To change between the Platinum Plus’s two ventilation modes, standard
and precision:
1. Enter Install menu.
2. Select Setup and press Enter.
3. Select Ventilation Mode and press Enter.
4. A small window will appear to select between precision and standard.
5. Use the up/down arrow keys to highlight your selection, standard or
precision ventilation, and press Enter.
Caution: Be sure that all Install Menu and Control Menu items are
programmed in the new mode, standard or precision. Failure to do so can
result in bird loss.
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Manual/Auto Switches
The Platinum Plus can have up to 40 switches. Each switch usually

controls one relay to turn one device on or off. Assign functions to each switch
in the Install Menu. Initially none of the switches have a programmed function.
An indicator light by each switch indicates when that device is on.
Switch Monitor
Feature
The Platinum Plus
continuously checks the
position of each switch. If
you move a switch the
Platinum Plus asks you to
confirm the new position.
This reduces errors, and
helps you return switches
to their correct position in
case you changed them accidentally. If there is no confirmation for the new
switch position the alarm will operate. The Platinum Plus registers all confirmed
switch changes in History | Table of Events.
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General Description
The Platinum Plus has two ventilation methods. The first is the Standard
method; the second the Precision method. You may find the Standard method
easier to learn at first, but the Precision method will give you more capability,
and may be easier in the long run. You can switch between the two methods at
any time.
Standard Ventilation Mode

Standard Operation is an established method of coordinating heating and
ventilation. In this method, you set one temperature curve for the growth cycle
of the flock. Heaters, fans, cooling systems operate at related higher and lower
set points from this curve.
For example, you may have brooders set -1ºF and space heaters -3ºF from
the Set Temperature. Then if the actual temperature is more than 1ºF cold in a
heat zone, that brooder will be on. Both brooders and space heater would be on
in zones that are more than 3ºF cold.
-3.0ºF Space Heater +1.0 Fan 1
-1.0ºF Brooder +2.0ºF Fan 2
Set More Fans

Hot Temperature at higher
set temps
Temperature
Cold
Young Bird Age Old
Standard Ventilation Mode
Usually some fans run on the minimum ventilation timer below their ON
temperature, and full time above that. Additional fans come on at higher
temperatures to provide cooling.
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Standard mode works reliably, but is not optimum for the whole growth
cycle. Precision ventilation mode provides more optimum control under various
bird age and weather conditions, but, it takes greater effort and care to program.
Precision Ventilation Mode

The Precision Ventilation provides more optimal control for the entire
growth cycle. Instead of just one curve for target temperature, it provides two
additional curves, a separate one for heating and another for tunnel entry or
cooling.
This way you can increase the difference in set point of the heaters with
bird age, so they come on at relatively lower temperatures as the birds put on
feathers. You can reduce the difference for tunnel entry, so tunnel occurs at
Heater Target Tunnel

Temperature Temperature Temperature
Curve Curve Curve
Larger
temperature
Hot difference Smaller
temperature
difference
Temperature
Cold
Young Birds Bird Age Old Birds
Precision Ventilation Mode
relatively lower temperatures for 6-week birds than for 3-week birds. This
adjusts for the greater wind chill effect of tunnel air speed on small birds
compared to large birds.
Note: Don’t confuse Set Temperature in Standard Mode with Target Temperature in Precision Mode.
The Set Temperature is generally between heat and fan on/off temperatures. However, it can be
higher or lower since it is only a reference.
The Precision Mode Target Temperature is an actual goal the Platinum Plus tries to achieve. It is not
simply a reference temperature.
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Standard & Precision, Example
Standard and Precision Ventilation Example

Step 1 Current Conditions for Both Standard and Precision:
2 @ 36” Min Vent Fans 60 sec on, 240 off
Target and Set Temperature: 80ºF
Outside Temperature: 60ºF
Inside Temperature: 80.5ºF
Bird Heat is Balancing Outside Temperature
Standard Mode Settings: Precision Mode Settings:
Fans On at 82.0ºF, Off at 81.0ºF Next Level: 75 Sec On, 235 Off
Heaters at 77.0ºF Heaters at 79.0ºF
Step 2 Change in Outside Conditions due to Sun Rising:
Outside Temperature increases 2º to 62ºF
Step 3 Standard Mode: Step 3 Precision Mode:
1. Inside Temp goes to 82.5ºF 1. Inside Temp goes to 81.5ºF
2. Fans go to full time 2. Fans go to next level, 75
3. Ventilation, CFM goes from seconds on, 235 seconds off
4,000 cfm to 20,000 cfm 3. Ventilation, CFM goes from
4. Inside Temperature drops 4,000 cfm to 5,000 cfm
towards heater setting 4. Inside temperature drops back
5. Ventilation yo-yos between to 80.5ºF
20,000 cfm and 4,000 cfm 5. Ventilation stays at 5,000 cfm
with temperature oscillation with stable temperature
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Platinum Plus
Other Devices
The Platinum Plus works conveniently with many optional devices. It’s
leading light program includes features such as sunrise and sunset effects, and
operates with Rotem's light dimmers. Optional scale modules allow you to
connect bird and feed weighing systems.
Here are some options you could add to your Platinum Plus:
1. Emergency Card with its own sensor and back up battery.
2. Normally Closed Switch Card.
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3. Winch and Curtain Card
4. Light Dimmers
5. Bird Scales
6. Feed Scales
7. Cross Fill Feed Monitor
8. Water Consumption
9. External Alarms
10. Communications
11. Curtains and baffles
12. Dwyer Magnehelic
13. Cane Switch
14. Water Pressure Switch
15. Heaters
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Standard Mode Programming Guide
Where do I start?
Start with the Install Menu. Later programming steps can depend on
earlier steps. You can use this chart as a guide.
Standard Mode Programming Steps

Step 1 … 6. Install Menu Comments:
6.1 Ventilation Mode ► Standard 1. ‘Growing zones’ is the
number of sensor setups
Install | Setup Language ► English
including full house.
Temperature Unit ► ºF
2. Minimum Vent includes
Static Pressure Unit ► Inches water power ventilation through
column transitional, but not natural
Fan Air Capacity Unit►CFM or tunnel.
Length Unit ►Feet 3. History resolution applies

to History View in the
Baud Rate ► 9600 History Menu.
House Number, enter as required
Growing Zones, enter as required
Minimum Vent ► usually Yes
Natural Vent ► usually No
Tunnel Vent ► usually Yes
History Resolution ►for history view,
1 minute to 1 day
6.2 Program the installed relays as the 1. Radiant Heat Low and
electrician wired them. Heat relays operate
Install | Relay
1. Move the cursor to the relay to be identically. However,
Layout radiant low can have
programmed.
associated high level and
2. Press ‘Enter’ to bring up the list of ignition outputs.
relay types.
2. AC/DC operation mode:
3. You can use the up/down arrow the AC mode keeps relays
keys to scroll through the list. on at half power instead of
4. To move quickly to a relay type, full power to reduce heat
use the two digit code for the relay production.
type. 3. Under Help | Set
5. For relay types past code 99, press Parameters, you can select
the +/- key first, then the last two 5 relays to operate in
digits. reverse.
6. Mark required ventilation modes 4. To move a single use relay

for each relay with check marks code such as heat from one
relay to another, delete the
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using the +/- key. old one, then program the
7. You can use most codes only once new one.
(heat, fan), and some any number
of times (feed, light). To duplicate
‘once only’ relays, use the ‘Same
As…’ relay codes.
6.3 By default, the Platinum Plus comes 1. Platinum Plus sensors
with six temperature sensors typically are accurate to
Install |
preprogrammed. You can add more within 0.5ºF when
Analog
sensors, as well as humidity sensors. installed.
Sensors
Program analog sensors with Enter to 2. You can assign a
pop up the list, and arrow keys just as temperature sensor to
you program the relays.
measure circuit breaker
temperature.
6.4 1. Wind Speed: for future use 1. Digital sensors are bi-level
(on or off only) as seen by
Install | 2. Feed Count: to monitor feed
Digital consumption the controller.
Sensors 2. Feed Count and Feeder
3. Water Meter: to monitor water
Overtime usually use the
consumption
same sensor wired parallel
4. Feeder Overtime: for overun timer to separate digital channels.
on feeding system
3. Calibrate Feed Count &
5. Auxiliary Alarms: use for other Water in Service Menu.
devices such as water pressure, fan
sail switch, etc.
6.5 1. Time the curtains and side inlets, 1. For timing, use the
and enter the open and close times Platinum Plus clock with
Install |
Curtain Setup in seconds. seconds on the main
display.
2. For natural or conventional
installations, program options 2. Options to stop fans on
under Help | Set. Except for the tunnel curtain movement
hold relays at edges parameter, are at Help | Set under the
they apply only to natural type Control, Pressure Menu.
curtain houses.
3. When a curtain or inlet
3. Under Help | Set, choose whether reaches the fully open or
the Platinum Plus relays remain closed positions, limit
continuously on at the end of switches within the
curtain or inlet travel. See the last machine stop it. However,
parameter, ‘Hold Relay At Edges.’ you can optionally have the
Platinum Plus also shut off
the relays after a 50%
delay.
6.6 Enter any bird scales or feed bin scales 1. The digital input, Feed
in your system. Monitor, provides a low
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Install | Scale cost feed inventory
You can program scale options in the method.
Management Menu, and calibrate 2. Feed Bin scales require a
scales in the Service Menu. key in the optional scale
card.
3. Duplicated bird scales (two
scale-1) combine for a
single data base.
6.7 Select the temperature sensors to use Normally do not assign sensors
Install | for each function using the +/- key to to the fans. The sensors
apply and remove check marks. defined for the house operation
Temperature
mode apply to any device with
Definition
no specifically assigned
sensors.
6.8 Enter the fan air capacity for each of If you group fans using the
your exhaust and tunnel fans. Under same as # relay codes, count
Install |
Help | Set enter the house dimensions the group as a single fan.
Fan Air so the Platinum Plus can calculate
Capacity wind chill temperature corrections.
6.9 You can access system parameters as Some parameters may not
‘Set’ parameters under Help in each appear under Help | Set if they
Install |
System menu. Press the Help key, then choose do not apply. For example,
Parameters the Set option. For experienced users, they may not apply if there is
all system parameters are available no such equipment installed.
under this menu.
Step 2 … 1. Control Menu Comments:
1.1 1. Set On and Off Temperatures for 1. Program the minimum
Control | all temperature related devices. ventilation timer and the
auxiliary timers in their
Temp & 2. Assign the Minimum Ventilation
Timer Settings timer to the min vent fans. own menus.
2. The minimum on/off
3. Assign 1 of the 4 auxiliary timers
temperature difference is
to devices if desired.
0.5ºF.
4. Under Help | Set:
3. If temperature curve is ON
a) Set the Minimum number of in Control, Control Mode,
Tunnel Fans On. you cannot adjust the set
b) Set the Tunnel Exit Delay temperature.
c) Set Non Brood area temperature 4. Tunnel ON and OFF

relative to target temperature. temperatures should be at
least 3.0ºF apart.
d) Set Stir Fan Delay from the end
of the Min Vent Timer and 5. To prevent yo-yoing, do
Operation Duration. not increase ventilation at
the tunnel ON temperature.
e) Choose if Stir fans continue to
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operate or turn off when
reaching their ON temp.
1.2 1. Assign Set Temperatures by bird 1. Platinum Plus calculates
age (growth day). temperatures between those
Control |
you enter if ‘Curve On’ is
Temperature 2. Assign Low and High
set in Control Mode.
and Humidity Temperature Alarm Settings by
bird age. 2. See Management | Alarm
Setting, with Advanced
3. Humidity Levels are for future use.
Alarms On to set
Precision Mode offers Humidity
individual sensor alarms
Treatment.
(zone alarms).
1.3 Set Minimum Ventilation Timer for 1. For new growers,
up to 10 different bird ages. recommend setting safe
Control |
Minimum You may choose to turn on Minimum ventilation timers for all
Ventilation Ventilation Curve in Control, Control bird ages.
Timer Mode Menu. Then Platinum Plus will 2. Advanced growers may
calculate intermediate cycle times. prefer to set min vent
Special Circumstance: Min Vent by timers daily. If so, use only
Curtains instead of Fans the 1st line so it is easy to
adjust.
1. Minimum Vent (Power) set to NO
in Install | Setup. 3. Min Vent Timers run on
Timer BELOW the OFF
2. Natural Ventilation set to YES in setting.
Install | Setup.
Special Circumstance: if set
3. No Min Vent Timer assigned in this way, Control | Min Vent
Control | Temp & Timer Settings. Timer menu shows curtain
purge times instead of fan
cycle times.
1.4 Set up to 4 independent cycle timers. Devices assigned an auxiliary
Assign particular cycle timers in Temp timer run on cycle timer above
Control |
Timer Settings & Timer Settings Menu above. their ON temperature.
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1.5 1. Day: Growth Day Enter up to 20 Cool Pad
Control | Cool 2. Start Time: Earliest time to turn on settings. You can use the same
growth day several times, and
Pad water.
increase water flow for higher
3. End Time: Time to stop water. temperatures.
4. Tunnel Diff: Relative temp to
Tunnel ON temp in Temp & Timer
Settings. May be negative (push You can flush the cool pad
daily to wash out
+/- after entering differential
contaminants. Check Cool Pad
degrees).
Flush options under Help | Set.
5. To Humidity: Maximum humidity
at which to apply this line.
6. On Sec: Cycle timer On time
7. Off Sec: Cycle Off time.
1.6 1. Day: Growth Day You can enter several start and
Control | Light 2. Start Time: Time at which lights stop times for the same growth
turn on, or sunrise starts. day. One set of settings carries
forward until a new growth
3. End Time: Time at which lights day is programmed.
turn off, or sunset finishes.
Light spiking: if using a
4. For full time, set start and end dimmer, program a full time
times both to 00:00. background level using 00:00
5. Intensity: light dimmer setting. start & end times, then spike
levels at particular stop/end
6. To delete a line, set growth day to times.
0 and exit menu. Add new lines at
the end and exit menu. Reenter
table to see lines in correct
position.
1.7 Feed Clock that matches the capability See Management, Alarm
Control | Feed of the light table. Program feed times Settings for feed alarms and
by growth day. Programmed times automatic shut off of feed in
carry forward until changed. the event of a feed system
malfunction.
For full feeding, enter a growth day of
1, and leave both start and end time Turn on Advanced Alarms in
settings at 00:00. Management | Alarms | Help |
Advanced Alarms.
1.8 Extra systems are four stand alone 1. For 24 hour operation,
Control | Extra simple controllers. Each provides
leave start and end times at
these basic controls: 00:00.
Systems
1. Start Time: earliest time to activate 2. For operation, all extra
extra system. system settings must be
2. End Time: latest time extra system True. For example, From
Temp must be below To
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can be active. Temp for operation.
3. From Temp: temperature above 3. Choose temperature
which extra system can be active. sensors for extra systems in
4. To Temp: temperature below Install, Temperature
Definition Menu. Assign a
which extra system can be active.
relay in Install | Relay
5. From Humidity: humidity above Layout.
6. To Humidity: humidity below
7. On Time (seconds): cycle time, on
setting.
8. Off Time (seconds): cycle time,
off setting.
1.9 1. Enter low and high pressure limits 1. Transitional Tunnel
for both minimum ventilation and permits controller to open
Control |
Pressure tunnel ventilation. tunnel curtain in cross
ventilation if the side vent
2. Enter low and high pressure alarm
doors are already 100%
settings.
open and pressure is too
3. Check the Help | Set parameters: high.
a) Wind Gust Delay 2. Emergency Pressure is
b) Pressure During Tunnel response to high pressure
alarm situations, which can
c) Transitional Tunnel occur when a tunnel curtain
d) Min Vent Using Inlet or Tunnel fails to open, for example.
By default, all air sources
e) Emergency Pressure Delay open. Restore normal
f) Curtain Position in Emergency operation using
Management | Alarm
g) Minimum Tunnel Curtain Level
Reset.
h) Minimum Tunnel Level to Start
3. Min Tun Curt Level sets
Fans
actual level if you choose
i) Vent Motor Slow/Fast no pressure in tunnel.
j) Time to Produce Pressure
1.10 Choose house operating modes, To temporarily adjust set
Control | whether to allow tunnel and turn temperatures for mildly ill
Control Mode curves on or off. birds (after vaccination), adjust
the offset at the hotkey.
Review Standard Mode Example next,

then Continue with Shared Menus on Page 57
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Standard Mode Example

Let’s Start Here!
First set up the Platinum Plus under the Install Menu. To enter the Install Menu, push the
Menu button at the main screen. Select the Install Menu with the arrow keys and press Enter,
or just press number key 6. In each sub-menu you can push the context sensitive Help key,
and choose the question mark icon for a brief explanation.
Install Menu
The Setup Menu makes basic operating mode choices. You can leave most of them at factory
defaults. The items commonly set are these:
Setup
1. STANDARD ventilation mode
2. 2 growing zones for half and full house, although some growers center house brood and
have 3 growing zones.
3. Ventilation styles that are used, that is power (also known as cross and minimum
ventilation), natural or conventional, and tunnel ventilation.
4. Advanced alarms to use water pressure, water flow and other advanced alarms.
Setup
Description Factory Default (Options) My Program
Ventilation Mode Standard (Precision) STANDARD
Language English (Spanish)
Temperature Unit Fahrenheit (Celsius)
Static Pressure Unit Inches of Water (Millibar,
Pascal, Centimeter,
Millimeter)
Fan Air Capacity Unit CFM, (M3/H)
Length Unit Feet, (Meters)
Baud Rate 9600 (1200 – 38400)
House Number 0 ACTUAL HOUSE #
Growing Zones 1-4 1 2 (as for half house and
full house), up to 4.
Minimum Vent (Power) Yes (No) YES (usually)
Natural Ventilation No (Yes) NO (usually)
Tunnel Yes (No) YES (usually)
History Resolution 1 hour (1 Min – 1 Day) AS DESIRED
Relay Layout
Next is Relay Layout. Be sure to check the appropriate blocks under Min (for Minimum,
Power or Cross ventilation),Nat (for Natural ventilation) and Tun (for Tunnel ventilation).
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Relay Assignments Mode Checks
Relay Function Min Nat Tun
1 01 Heat 1 √
2 02 Heat 2 √
3 03 Heat 3 √
4 04 Heat 4 √
5 05 Heat 5 √
6 53 Exhaust Fan 1 √
11 33 Tunnel Fan 1 √ √
14 36 Tunnel Fan 4 √
20 98 VFS (Fail Safe), Extra System 1 √ √ √
21 104 Side Inlets Open √
22 105 Side Inlets Close √
23 102 Tunnel Inlet Curtain Open √
24 103 Tunnel Inlet Curtain Close √
25 108 Cross Fill Auger 1 √ √ √
26 109 Cross Fill Auger 2 √ √ √
27 78 Cool Cell Pump 1 √
28 79 Cool Cell Pump 2 √
29 107 Lights √ √ √
30 107 Lights √ √ √
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33 Note: Under Help | Set you can reverse up to 5 relays, and
34 select normal or power saving operation modes. By default,
35 the Platinum Plus uses power saving mode for the relays to
36 reduce heat inside the controller.
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Analog Sensors
The Platinum Plus regards temperature and Analog Sensors
humidity sensors as ‘analog sensors’. These Channel Sensor
sensors measure a continuous range rather than just 1 Temperature Sensor 1
on or off. By default, it comes with 6 sensors which 2 Temperature Sensor 2
are connected in order. 3 Temperature Sensor 3
4 Temperature Sensor 4
7
8
9 Hum.Sensor In
10
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Digital Sensors
Next are the digital sensors. These allow you to Digital Sensors
monitor water consumption and feed consumption if Channel Function
your building is equipped. The Overtime inputs allow 1 Water Meter
alarming and shutting down your feed system in the 2 Feeder-1 Overtime
event of bridged feed, an empty tank, or other feed 3
problem. You can use auxiliary digital inputs for water 4 Feed Count
pressure and other alarms. 5
6 Feeder-2 Overtime
7
8 Feed Count
Curtain Setup
Curtain Setup
Curtain Setup tells the Platinum Plus Curtain Open Close
how fast your curtains and side inlets move. 1
It needs this information to properly 2
calculate automatic inlet advance as well as 3
inlet and curtain positions. Enter opening 4
and closing time in seconds for the tunnel Tunnel 250 250
inlet curtain in the Tunnel row, and for the Inlet 35 35
side vents in the Inlet row.
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Temperature Definition
The Temperature Definition Menu allows you to assign specific temperature sensors for
various brood setups, and for the heater zones. You can also assign sensors to other pieces of
equipment. However, in most cases leave these blank so that they operate according to
average temperature.
Sensor Selection
Function 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Full House √ √ √ √ √ √
1st Brood √ √ √
Tunnel Setting √ √ √ √
Outside √
Heat 1 √
Heat 2 √
Heat 3 √
Heat 4 √
Heat 5 √
Leave fans and other equipment blank . . . . . . . .
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Control Menu
The Control Menu is the place to enter actual operating settings for your poultry house. The
first two menus in the control category are TEMP & TIMER SETTINGS and
TEMPERATURE & HUMIDITY.
Temperature and Timer Settings

The TEMP & TIMER SETTINGS menu sets the ON and OFF temperatures for each device,
and also selects the timers that apply to particular devices. The on and off temperatures
normally move with the SET temperature, although you can turn the temperature curve off
under CONTROL MODE. To simplify entering device on and off temperatures, you might
want to make the set temperature some even number, such as 80.0ºF. That way, you simplify
entering tenths of a degree. Following are example TEMP & TIMER SETTINGS based on a
Set Temperature of 75.0ºF.
Temperature and Timer Settings

On Off
Stage/Device Temperature Temperature Timer
Cool # 2 91 89
Cool # 1 90 89 Timer 1
Tunnel Fan 8 89 88
Tunnel Fan 7 88 87
Tunnel Fan 6 87 86
Tunnel Fan 5 86 85
TUNNEL SETTING 86 83
Tunnel Fan 4 85 84
Tunnel Fan 3 83 82
Tunnel Fan 2 82 81
Tunnel Fan 1 81 80
Exhaust Fan 2 79 78
Exhaust Fan 5 79 78
Exhaust Fan 3 78 77
Exhaust Fan 1 77 76 Min Vent
Exhaust Fan 4 77 76 Min Vent
SET TEMPERATURE 75.0
Heat 1 73 74
Heat 2 73 74
Heat 3 73 74
Heat 4 73 74
Heat 5 73 74
Help | Set Parameters
Minimum Tunnel Fans 3 Tunnel Exit Delay 1
Non Brood Area Diff. Below Heat Stir Fan Minimum Vent Offset, +/- Sec
Stir Fan Operate Duration (Sec) Stir Fan Set Function (Stop/Cont)
Radiant Heater High Differential Radiant Ignition Time, Seconds
Note the ‘Set’ Parameters at the bottom of the Temperature & Timer Settings table. You can
find them either in the System Parameters under Install, or you can push Help while in
Temperature & Timer Settings, and choose the Set option. Generally, this is shown as Control
| Temperature &Timer Settings | Help | Set.
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1. Minimum Tunnel Fans: this parameter sets the number of tunnel fans required to
enter tunnel ventilation. This is a safety factor to guard against accidentally trying to
enter tunnel without enough tunnel fans available. If needed, the Platinum Plus
overrides temperature settings of as many fans as required in order to enter tunnel
ventilation at the tunnel on temperature.
2. Tunnel Exit Delay: upon reaching the tunnel off temperature, the Platinum Plus waits
this length of time before actually leaving tunnel ventilation.
3. Non Brood Area Differential Below Heat: set the temperature for heaters in growing
zones that are not part of the current bird area. Each heater turns on this amount below
its normal setting when in the non-growing area.
4. Stir Fan Minimum Vent Offset, +/- Seconds: stir fans can operate at offsets plus or
minus from the end of the minimum ventilation timer. These fans can be used to mix
cold incoming air to prevent it chilling the birds.
5. Stir Fan Operate Duration (Seconds): this sets the length of time the stir fans
operate.
6. Stir Fan Set Function (Stop/Cont): select whether the stir fans stop operating
according to their offset and duration settings when the reach the ON temperature, or
whether they turn on continuously.
7. Radiant Heater High Differential: high level radiant heaters do not appear in the
Temperature & Timer Settings table. Only the low level heater settings do. The high
level heaters operate this number of degrees below the low level heaters. This
parameter appears only if some relays are assigned as radiant heaters.
8. Radiant Ignition Time, Seconds: radiant heater ignition relays operate for this long
when turning on a radiant heater. This parameter appears only if some relays are
assigned as radiant heaters.
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Temperature and Humidity
The TEMPERATURE & HUMIDITY menu sets the desired SET temperature and low and
high alarm temperatures by bird age. The humidity settings are not used at this time.
Note: you can set zone alarms in Management | Alarm Setting (see page 86).
Temperature and Humidity

Day Temperature Humidity Low Alarm High Alarm
1 95 0 90 100
7 87 0 82 93
10 86 0 80 90
14 82 0 78 87
17 80 0 75 87
21 78 0 73 86
34 75 0 70 85
30 72 0 65 85
38 70 0 65 85
43 68 0 63 85
Temperature Curve Offset: Set Temp Change Reminder:
Set Parameters:
1. Temperature Curve Offset: you may want to temporarily set the temperature warmer
or colder than programmed by the curve. Change this parameter, or use the Enter + Up
Arrow or Enter + Down Arrow hot key combinations.
2. Set Temperature Change Reminder Differential: this parameter sets the change in
set temperature that will trigger a reminder to set backup thermostats. The Platinum
Plus logs this event in History | Table of Events.
Minimum Ventilation Timer
The minimum ventilation timer assures Minimum Ventilation Timer
minimum air quality. You can turn the Day On Off Curtains
minimum ventilation timer curve off or on (sec) (sec) Min Max
in Control | Control Mode. The Curtains 1 30 270
Min and Max columns appear only if 10 45 255
Natural Ventilation is enabled in Install | 15 60 240
Setup.
Curtain Minimum Ventilation is

Curtain Minimum Ventilation
available if Min (Power) is disabled,
Day Open Close Curtains
Natural enabled (Install | Setup) and no
(seconds) (minutes) Min Max
fans use a Min Vent Timer (Control |
Temp & Timer). Minimum Ventilation 1 30 30 15 100
is by purge with the curtains in this
case.
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Timer Settings Timer Settings

The timer settings provide four timers you can Timer On Off
assign to cooling or other functions. A device 1 300 300
assigned one of these timers runs according to 2
these time settings once the temperature reaches 3
the ON point for that device. 4
Cool Pad
Cool Pad
Day Start Time End Time Tunnel To % RH On Sec Off Sec
Diff
21 10:00 18:00 4.0 75 30 570
21 10:00 18:00 6.0 75 100 500

Temperature Band Humidity Band (%)
Flush Cool Pad At Cool Pad Flush Duration
The cooling table provides a sophisticated table to set up your cool pads. You can set different
amounts of water by bird age, differential temperature and humidity.
Lights
The LIGHT Menu provides up to 50 on and off times. Note that all times are in 24 hour
military format. The entry for day 1 ensures continuous light. This program assumes no light
dimmer installed. The Platinum Plus can optionally control intensity settings with a slave light
dimmer, including sunrise and sunset effects.
Light
Day Start End Intensity
1 00:00 00:00 100
4 00:00 14:00 100
4 16:00 22:00 100
8 00:00 12:00 100
8 16:00 22:00 100
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Feed
The FEED menu can be programmed to correspond to the light table, or simply enter the first
line only to allow the control hopper to run the feed system.
Feed
Day Start End
1 00:00 00:00
Extra Systems
The EXTRA SYSTEMS are a set of 4 controls you can use for various purposes. Use Extra
System 1 for the Fail Safe system by programming it to be always on as shown. Then, in the
event of power failure or many other types of controller failure, this relay will activate the fail
safe backup.
Extra Systems
Parameter System 1 System 2 System 3 System 4
Start Time 00:00
End Time 00:00
From Temp 0
To Temp 122.0
From Humidity 0
To Humidity 100
On Seconds 1
Off Seconds 0
Static Pressure
Pressure
Side Tunnel
Low Pressure Setting 0.070 0.030
High Pressure Setting 0.100 0.100
Low Pressure Alarm 0.020 0.010
High Pressure Alarm 0.150 0.150
Wind Gust Delay Time (Sec) 20 Pressure During Tunnel? 1 (yes)
Transitional Tunnel ? 1 (yes) Min Vent Using Inlet/Tunnel? 0 (side inlet)
Emergency Pressure Delay (Sec) 60 Curtain Position in Emergency 100% open
Minimum Curtain Level in Tunnel 50 Min Tun Level, % for Fans 25%
Vent Motor, Fast/Slow? 1 (fast) Time to Produce Pressure 10 seconds
The STATIC PRESSURE settings control air pressure in both side (or minimum) ventilation
and in tunnel ventilation. To view the optional parameters, press the Help key and then choose
the Set option.
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Set Parameters:
1. Wind Gust Delay Time (sec): length of time to delay before making pressure
adjustments to unexpected pressure changes. Note that the Platinum Plus uses zero
delay when it’s actions result in pressure changes.
2. Pressure During Tunnel?: select whether to use pressure settings in tunnel.
3. Transitional Tunnel?: select whether to assist side ventilation pressure with tunnel
curtain if the side vents are already 100% open, and pressure is too high.
4. Min Vent Using Inlet?Tunnel: some producers do not have side inlets, but use tunnel
inlets during minimum ventilation.
5. Emergency Pressure Delay (seconds): this is the length of time the Platinum Plus
waits before taking emergency action in the event static pressure remains above the
high pressure alarm setting. By default it opens all air sources to save the birds. Use
Alarm Reset under the Management Menu to restore normal operation.
6. Curtain Position in Emergency: during cold weather you may wish to restrict how
far the curtains (either tunnel or conventional) open in emergency situations.
7. Minimum Curtain Level in Tunnel: the tunnel curtain must open at least this far,
even if pressure is low, when in tunnel. If tunnel pressure is not used, then this is the
amount the tunnel curtain opens on switch to tunnel.
8. Minimum Tunnel Level, % for Fans: this option turns off all fans when the tunnel
curtain moves, until it is at least at this much open. Use this to prevent static pressure
from sticking tunnel curtains to the wire mesh so they can’t move.
9. Vent Motor, Fast/Slow?: if your vent boxes take longer than 60 seconds to open, set
this option to slow.
10. Time to Produce Pressure: the Platinum Plus requires pressure to stabilize during its
learning phase while it learns how much to advance inlet opening ahead of minimum
ventilation fan operation. Many houses require stabilization times of 10 seconds or
greater. If your inlets are not opening before the fans run, then increasing this time a
few seconds usually makes things work.
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Platinum Plus
Precision Mode Programming Guide
Where do I start?
Start with the Install Menu. Later programming steps can depend on
earlier steps. You can use this chart as a guide.
Precision Mode Programming Steps

Step 1 … 6. Install Menu Comments:
6.1 Ventilation Mode ► Precision 1. Growing zones is the
number of sensor setups
Install | Setup Language ► English
including full house.
Temperature Unit ► ºF
2. Minimum Vent includes
Static Pressure Unit ► Inches water power ventilation through
column transitional, but not natural
Fan Air Capacity Unit►CFM or tunnel.
Length Unit ►Feet 3. History resolution applies

to History View in the
Baud Rate ► 9600 History Menu.
House Number, enter as required
Growing Zones, enter as required
Minimum Vent ► usually Yes
Natural Vent ► usually No
Tunnel Vent ► usually Yes
History Resolution ► for history
view, 1 minute to 1 day
6.2 Program the installed relays as the 1. Radiant Heat Low operates
electrician wired them. at a differential from Heat
Install | Relay
Layout 1. Move the cursor to the relay to be Temperature. It can have
an associated high level
programmed.
heater at a high level
2. Press ‘Enter’ to bring up the list of differential and ignition
relay types. outputs.
3. You can use the up/down arrow 2. AC/DC operation mode:
keys to scroll through the list. the AC mode keeps relays
4. To move quickly to a relay type, on at half power instead of
type the two digit code for the full power to reduce heat
relay. production.
5. For relay types past code 99, press 3. Under Help | Set
the +/- key first, then the two Parameters, you can select
digits. 5 relays to operate in
reverse.
6. You can use some codes only once
(heat, fan), and others any number 4. To move a single use relay
code such as heat from one
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of times (feed, light). To duplicate relay to another, delete the
‘once only’ relays, use the ‘Same old one first, then program
As…’ relay codes. the new one.
6.3 By default, the Platinum Plus comes 1. Platinum Plus sensors
with six temperature sensors typically are accurate to
Install |
preprogrammed. You can add more within 0.5ºF when
Analog
sensors, as well as humidity sensors. installed.
Sensors
Program analog sensors with Enter 2. You can assign a
and arrow keys just as you program
temperature sensor to
the relays.
measure circuit breaker
temperature.
6.4 1. Wind Speed: for future use 1. Digital sensors are either
Install | 2. Feed Count: to monitor feed on or off from the point of
view of the controller
Digital consumption
Sensors 2. Feed Count and Feeder
3. Water Meter: to monitor water
Overtime usually are the
consumption
same sensor wired parallel
4. Feeder Overtime: for safety timer to separate digital channels.
on feeding system
3. Calibrate Feed Count &
5. Auxiliary Alarms: use for other Water in Service Menu.
devices such as water pressure, fan
sail switch, etc.
6.5 1. Time the curtains and side inlets, 1. The Platinum Plus shows
Install | and enter the total open and time with seconds on the
closing times in seconds. main display.
Curtain Setup
2. To set curtain or tunnel curtain 2. Options to stop fans on
relays which turn off at the tunnel curtain movement
minimum and maximum curtain are at Help | Set under the
positions, set the curtain levels in Control, Pressure Menu.
Install | Curtain Level to 1%
3. The 0% and 100%
minimum and 99% maximum for positions keep close and
the relevant ventilation levels.
open relays active, relying
on limit switches to stop
motion.
6.6 Program any bird scale or silo scales 1. The digital input, Feed
in your system. Monitor, provides a low
Install | Scale
cost approximate feed
inventory method.
You can program scale options under
the Management Menu, and calibrate 2. Silo scales require a key in
the optional scale card.
scales in the Service Menu.
3. Duplicate bird scales (two
scale-1) combine for a
single data base.
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6.7 Select the temperature sensors to use Use the +/- key to apply or
for each function. remove check marks.
Install |
Temperature
Definition
6.8 Enter the fan air capacity for each of If you group fans using the
your exhaust and tunnel fans. Under same as # relay codes, count
Install |
Help | Set enter the house dimensions the group as a single fan.
Fan Air so the Platinum Plus can calculate
Capacity wind chill temperature corrections.
6.9 1. Tunnel and Exhaust fans appear 1. At each level mark desired
automatically in the Ventilation fans as cycle, continuous or
Install |
Table. rotate using the +/- key.
Ventilation
Levels 2. Program minimum CFM of air 2. Continuous fans run
ever to be used in level number without a break on that
one. ventilation level. Cycle
fans use the on/off times.
3. Increase CFM slightly (20% to
Rotate fans take turns on
50%) at each level, except the 1st
the on/off cycle timer.
tunnel level. At 1st tunnel level
maintain the same airflow or 3. 1st Tunnel Level
decrease slightly on tunnel entry to temperature is controlled
prevent yo-yoing. by Control Menu |
4. The lower levels and early Temperature Curve |
transitional levels should use 0.0º Tunnel Curve.
differentials temps. 4. To replace OFF column
with Variable Speed Fan
5. Higher transitional levels may
benefit from differential choose Help | Set
temperatures from target. Parameters and set Fan
Cycle Time to other than
6. 1st Tunnel level NEVER uses a 300 for automatic Off
differential temperature. Any times to have 5 minute
number in this level is ignored by cycle timer, or choose
Platinum Plus. another cycle time.
7. Subsequent differential temps in 5. Take account of wind chill
tunnel levels are relative to Tunnel with the differential temps.
Curve from Control Menu | Note that diffs are relative
Temperature Curve. to target below tunnel, but
8. Be sure to enter 1st tunnel level to tunnel curve when in
and maximum levels under Help | tunnel.
Set parameters. Also set tunnel
exit temp as a diff from Tunnel
Entry Temp.
6.10 Adjust curtain levels to match the Choose options such as
ventilation levels. Set the tunnel pressure in tunnel or
Install |
Curtain Levels curtain openings to match the tunnel transitional tunnel to help side
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settings in ventilation levels. ventilation pressure in Control
Menu | Pressure | Help | Set.
6.11 You can access system parameters as Some parameters may not
‘Set’ parameters under Help in most appear under Help | Set if they
Install |
menus. Press the Help key, then do not apply. For example,
System
choose the Set option. For experienced they may not apply if there is
Parameters
users, all system parameters are no such equipment installed.
available under this menu.
Step 2 … 1. Control Menu Comments:
1.1 1. Enter temperature curves for Heat, See options under Help | Set
Target and Tunnel entry. such as Non-Brood area
Control |
temperature.
Temperature 2. Enter temperature curves for
Curve averaged low and high alarm
temperatures. Heaters actually turn OFF at
3. See Management, Alarm Settings the heat temperature. Happy
for individual sensor alarm Zone for Target and Tunnel is
settings. above their settings.
1.2 Set minimum and maximum levels The Platinum Plus can not go
based on bird age and the ventilation outside the minimum and
Control |
Minimum- level table. maximum level limits.
Maximum
Level
Under Control Mode you can For Soft Minimum, see Help |
optionally choose Soft Minimum and Set for temperature settings.
Minimum by Time options.
1.3 With an Inside Humidity Sensor you Under Help | Set you can
can set up target humidity by bird age. restrict humidity treatment if
Control |
Humidity If humidity is higher than your setting, the heaters are on.
the Platinum Plus will increase
ventilation after each ‘Interval’ and
force the higher level for ‘Duration’.
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1.4 1. Day: Growth Day Enter up to 20 Cool Pad
Control | Cool 2. Start Time: Earliest time to turn on settings. You can use the same
growth day several times, and
Pad water.
increase water flow for higher
3. End Time: Time to stop water. temperatures.
4. Tunnel Diff: Relative temp to
Tunnel ON temp in Temp & Timer
Settings. May be negative (push You can flush the cool pad
daily to wash out
+/- after entering degrees).
contaminants.
5. To Humidity: Maximum humidity
at which to apply this line.
See Cool Pad Flush Settings
6. On Sec: Cycle timer On time
under Help | Set.
7. Off Sec: Cycle Off time.
1.5 Foggers options are similar to Cool Restrict fogging to suitable
Pad except the temperature differential ventilation levels in Help | Set.
Control |
is relative to Target Temperature, not
Foggers
Tunnel Temp.
1.6 The Stir Fan section provides 5 Set the Program Parameters
different programs. Assign programs themselves under Help | Set.
Control | Stir
Fans to individual stir fans by entering a
check mark with the +/- key.
The boxes at the bottom of the
Programs:
screen indicate active
A. To Mix minimum ventilation air programs. A fan with more
within the house. than one program assigned
B. To even out temperature variations runs when any program
assigned is on.
between different ends of the
building.
C. To bring heat at the ceiling down
to floor level for the birds.
D. General Purpose program
E. General Purpose program
1.7 1. Day: Growth Day You can enter several start and
stop times for the same growth
Control | Light 2. Start Time: Time at which lights
day. One set of settings carries
turn on, or sunrise starts.
forward until a new growth
3. End Time: Time at which lights day is programmed.
turn on, or sunset finishes.
Light spiking: if using a
4. For full time, set start and end dimmer, program a full time
times both to 00:00. background level using 00:00
5. Intensity: light dimmer setting. start & end times, then spike
levels at particular stop/end
6. To delete a line, set growth day to times.
0 & exit menu. Add new lines at
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the end & exit menu. Reenter table
to see lines in correct position.
1.8 Feed Control that matches the See Management, Alarm
capability of the light table. Program Settings for feed alarms and
Control | Feed
feed times in the same way by growth automatic shut off of feed in
day. the event of a feed system
malfunction.
For full feeding, enter a growth day of
1, and leave time settings start at
00:00 and end at 00:00.
1.9 Extra systems are four stand alone 1. For 24 hour operation,
simple controllers. Each provides leave start and end times at
Control | Extra
these basic controls: 00:00.
Systems
1. Start Time: earliest time to activate 2. For operation, all control
output settings must be True. For
2. End Time: latest time output can example, From Temp must
be below To Temp for
be active
operation.
3. From Temp: temperature above
3. Choose temperature
which output can be active
sensors for extra systems in
4. To Temp: temperature below Install, Temperature
which output can be active Definition Menu. Of
5. From Humidity: humidity above course, assign a relay first.
6. To Humidity: humidity below
7. On Time (seconds): cycle time, on
setting
8. Off Time (seconds): cycle time,
off setting
1.10 1. Enter low and high pressure limits 1. Transitional Tunnel
for both minimum ventilation and permits controller
Control |
tunnel ventilation. Note that side to open tunnel
Static Pressure
ventilation pressure has low and curtain in cross
high temperature settings for use ventilation if the
with an outside temperature side vent doors are
sensor. already 100% open.
2. Enter low and high pressure alarm 2. Emergency
settings. Pressure is an
automatic response
3. Check the Help | Set parameters:
to high pressure
a) Wind Gust Delay situations, such as
b) Pressure During Tunnel when a tunnel
curtain fails to
open. By default,
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c) Transitional Tunnel all air sources open.
d) Incoming Air (Outside) Restore normal
operation using
temperature for low/high
pressure. Management,
Alarm Reset Menu.
e) Emergency Pressure
Delay
f) Curtain Position in
Emergency
g) Minimum Level limits
for cross ventilation and
tunnel ventilation.
h) Time to produce
pressure.
1.11 Choose house operating modes,
Control | temperature curves on or off, and
minimum/maximum level control
Control Mode
mode.
Review Precision Mode Example below,
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Precision Mode Example
Let’s Start Here!
The Platinum Plus main setup is under the Installation Menu. Program these in
sequence. The purpose of the installation menus is to communicate to the Platinum Plus the
type of equipment your house has.
Install Menu
The Setup Menu makes some basic operating mode choices. You can leave most of
them at factory defaults.
Setup
The most commonly set items in Setup are:

1. Precision ventilation mode
2. 2 growing zones for half and full house, although some growers center house brood and
have 3 growing zones.
3. Ventilation styles that are used, that is power (also known as cross and minimum
ventilation), natural or conventional, and tunnel ventilation.
4. Advanced alarms to use water pressure, water flow and other advanced alarms.
Setup
Description Factory Default (Options) My Program
Ventilation Mode Standard (Precision) PRECISION
Language English (Spanish)
Temperature Unit Fahrenheit (Celsius)
Static Pressure Unit Inches of Water (Millibar,
Pascal, Centimeter,
Millimeter)
Fan Air Capacity Unit CFM, (M3/H)
Length Unit Feet, (Meters)
Baud Rate 9600 (1200 – 38400)
House Number 0 ACTUAL HOUSE #
Growing Zones 1-4 1 2
Minimum Vent (Power) Yes (No) YES
Natural Ventilation No (Yes) NO
Tunnel Yes (No) YES
History Resolution 1 hour (1 Min – 1 Day) AS DESIRED
Relay Layout
Next comes the Relay Layout. This menu tells the Platinum Plus the details of
equipment wired to your controller.
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Relay Assignments
Relay Function
1 01 Heat 1
2 02 Heat 2
3 03 Heat 3
4 04 Heat 4
5 05 Heat 5
6 53 Exhaust Fan 1
7 55 Exhaust Fan 2
8 57 Exhaust Fan 3
9 54 Exhaust Fan 4
10
11 33 Tunnel Fan 1
12 34 Tunnel Fan 2
13 35 Tunnel Fan 3
14 36 Tunnel Fan 4
15 37 Tunnel Fan 5
16 38 Tunnel Fan 6
17 39 Tunnel Fan 7
18 40 Tunnel Fan 8
19 41 Tunnel Fan 9
20 98 VFS (Fail Safe), Extra System 1
21 104 Side Inlets Open
22 105 Side Inlets Close
23 102 Tunnel Inlet Curtain Open
24 103 Tunnel Inlet Curtain Close
25 108 Cross Fill Auger 1
26 106 Feeder
27 106 Feeder
28 78 Cool Cell Pump 1
29 79 Cool Cell Pump 2
30 107 Lights
31 107 Lights
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33
34 Note: Under Help | Set you can reverse up to 5 relays, and
35 select normal or power saving operation modes. By default,
36 the Platinum Plus uses power saving mode for the relays to
37 reduce heat inside the controller.
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39
40
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Analog Sensors
Analog Sensors
The Platinum Plus regards temperature and Channel Sensor
humidity sensors as ‘analog sensors’. These sensors 1 Temperature Sensor 1
measure a continuous range rather than just on or 2 Temperature Sensor 2
off. By default, it comes with 6 sensors which are 3 Temperature Sensor 3
connected in standard order. 4 Temperature Sensor 4
7
8
9
10
11
Digital Sensors
Digital Sensors
Next are the digital sensors. These monitor Channel Function
your water consumption and your feed consumption if 1 Water Meter
your building is equipped. The Feeder Overtime inputs 2 Feeder-1 Overtime
allow alarming and shutting down your feed system in 3
the event of bridged feed, an empty tank, or other feed 4 Feed Count
problem. 5
6
7
8
Curtain Setup
Curtain Setup tells the Platinum Plus how fast your curtains and side inlets move. It
needs this information to properly calculate automatic inlet advance as well as inlet and
curtain positions. Enter opening and closing Curtain Setup
time in seconds for the tunnel inlet curtain Curtain Open Close
in the Tunnel row, and for the side vents in 1
the Inlet row. 2
3
4
Tunnel 250 250
Inlet 35 35
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The Temperature Definition Menu allows you to assign specific temperature sensors
for various brood setups, and for the heater zones. You can also assign sensors to particular
pieces of equipment, but in most cases leave these blank so that they operate according to the
default condition.
Sensor Selection
Function 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Full House √ √ √ √ √
1st Brood √ √ √ √
Tunnel Setting √ √
Outside √
Heat 1 √
Heat 2 √
Heat 3 √
Heat 4 √
Heat 5 √
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Ventilation Levels
In precision mode the Platinum Plus provides up to 30 programmable ventilation
levels. The usual way to program them is to start the first level with the least amount of air to
be used.
In the relay layout example above, we programmed 4 exhaust fans and 9 tunnel fans.
As a rule of thumb, we consider the exhaust fans to move 10,000 cfm (cubic feet per minute),
and the tunnel fans to move 20,000 cfm. Various producers use either exhaust or tunnel fans
for minimum ventilation. In this example, we show the exhaust fans being used exclusively
for minimum ventilation.
Example Ventilation Table

Exhaust Fans Tunnel Fans
Lev Diff On Off 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
1 30 270 ● ●
2 40 260 ● ●
3 52 248 ● ●
4 70 230 ● ●
5 90 210 ● ●
6 120 180 ● ●
7 160 140 ● ●
8 225 75 ● ●
9 300 ◙ ◙
10 100 200 ◙ ◙ ● ●
Key, continuous: ◙ Key, cycle: ● Key, rotate: ○
Commonly a producer will choose two of the exhaust fans and run them on timer for
several levels as indicated here. At level 9 the fans run full time, and at level 10 the 2nd two
fans run on timer while the first two run continuously. Some growers will use tunnel fans for
minimum ventilation. A
grower without any Example Ventilation Table
exhaust fans might set up Tunnel Fans
the minimum ventilation Lev Diff On Off 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
area like this: 1 30 270 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
2 40 260 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
Note that all 9 3 52 248 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
tunnel fans are operating 4 70 230 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
in rotation, so that the 5 90 210 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
minimum ventilation 6 120 180 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
does not depend on any 7 160 140 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
one fan. At level 10 fan 1 8 225 75 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
runs continuously, while 9 300 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
the other 8 fans take turns
10 100 200 ◙ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
on timer. At level 9 the
Platinum Plus simply
changes fans every 5 minutes.
These tables are for example only, to illustrate methods of programming the precision
ventilation table. The main points are:
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1. No differential temperatures from level to level in this regime. All the levels operate at
exactly the same target temperature.
2. Gradually increasing air flow. Note that the examples follow a rule of approximately
1/3 more air at each succeeding level. Increases of 25% to 50% from one level to the
next work well with factory default settings in related parameters.
Since the Platinum Plus can use any of these ventilation levels at the same target
temperature, how does it pick the particular one it needs? The brief answer is that it doesn’t
change ventilation levels instantly when there is a small difference from the target
temperature. It has programmed ‘patience’ factors, so that it waits a minute or two before
making corrections. The factory default patience factors are 3 minute delay on ventilation
level increase, and 1 minute delay on ventilation level decrease. These delays work well with
the 20% to 50% recommended change in ventilation from level to level.
The Platinum Plus also has special rules for emergency conditions and such. Please refer
to the Details, Precision Mode section.
As ventilation levels increase, we get into the transitional region. Consider this example:

Lev Diff On Off 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10 100 200 ◙ ◙ ● ●
11 240 60 ◙ ◙ ● ●
12 120 180 ◙ ◙ ◙ ◙
13 60 240 ◙ ◙ ◙ ◙ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
14 300 ◙ ◙ ◙ ◙ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
15 1.0 150 150 ◙ ◙ ◙ ◙ ◙ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
16 1.5 300 ◙ ◙ ◙ ◙ ◙ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
17 2.0 300 ◙ ◙ ◙ ◙ ◙ ◙ ◙
1. At level 15 we incorporate wind chill differentials in the transitional region just before
tunnel ventilation.
2. The tunnel fans rotate on timer to make them all wear evenly. As we see in level 17, it
is not necessary to rotate any fans; use the fan rotation feature as desired to make the
fans wear evenly and for best reliability.
3. In the event there are no exhaust fans, simply continue increasing ventilation from
level to level using only the tunnel fans.
Upon reaching tunnel ventilation levels, the differentials start over again, with no
differential for the first tunnel level.

Lev Diff 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
18 T ◙ ◙ ◙ ◙
19 1.0 T ◙ ◙ ◙ ◙ ◙
20 2.5 T ◙ ◙ ◙ ◙ ◙ ◙
21 4.0 T ◙ ◙ ◙ ◙ ◙ ◙ ◙
22 5.5 T ◙ ◙ ◙ ◙ ◙ ◙ ◙ ◙
23 7.0 T ◙ ◙ ◙ ◙ ◙ ◙ ◙ ◙ ◙
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The Platinum Plus has a separate tunnel entry temperature curve, as we will see further
below. It is this tunnel entry temperature that determines when the Platinum Plus enters tunnel
ventilation. This is the reason there is no differential on the first tunnel level.
Several of the set parameters (press Help then choose the Set option) are important.
You should set both the first tunnel level and the maximum number of levels according to
your program. You should also set the tunnel exit temperature to a reasonable value in the
Help | Set parameters.
Precision Ventilation Example

The next table illustrates one possibility for a fairly typical broiler house. This
example uses two 36” sidewall fans and twelve 48” tunnel fans.
Levels 1 through 5 are for extremely cold weather with young birds and very clean
litter. The cycle timers are on a ten minute basis.
Levels 6 through 15 are for half house brooding under normal litter conditions. The
fan cycle time is five minutes. Note the rotation of the tunnel fans at level 15. A different fan
runs the timer cycle each time. In houses with no sidewall fans at all, you can use this
technique to spread the minimum ventilation work load on several or even all your tunnel
fans.
Levels 16 through 30 are for full house use, with level 25 being the first tunnel level.
Stepping a cycle fan helped this grower know the ventilation level visually from outside the
house.
Note the differential temperatures for the transitional ventilation region at levels 23
and 24. The differentials from levels 26 and up are relative to the tunnel temperature set in
Control | Temperature Curve. They account for the additional wind chill as more fans come
on in higher tunnel levels.
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Precision Ventilation Table, Example
Exhaust Tunnel Fans

Lev Diff On Off Fans
1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
1 30 570 ● ●
2 40 560 ● ●
3 52 548 ● ●
4 70 530 ● ●
5 90 510 ● ●
6 30 270 ● ●
7 40 260 ● ●
8 52 248 ● ●
9 70 230 ● ●
10 90 210 ● ●
11 120 180 ● ●
12 160 140 ● ●
13 225 75 ● ●
14 300 ◙ ◙
15 100 200 ◙ ◙ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
16 70 230 ● ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
17 90 210 ○ ● ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
18 120 180 ○ ○ ● ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
19 160 140 ○ ○ ○ ● ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
20 225 75 ○ ○ ○ ○ ● ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
21 ◙ ◙
22 ◙ ◙ ◙
23 1.0 ◙ ◙ ◙ ◙
24 2.0 ◙ ◙ ◙ ◙ ◙
25 T ◙ ◙ ◙ ◙ ◙
26 1.5 T ◙ ◙ ◙ ◙ ◙ ◙
27 3.0 T ◙ ◙ ◙ ◙ ◙ ◙ ◙
28 4.5 T ◙ ◙ ◙ ◙ ◙ ◙ ◙ ◙
29 7.0 T ◙ ◙ ◙ ◙ ◙ ◙ ◙ ◙ ◙ ◙
30 9.5 T ◙ ◙ ◙ ◙ ◙ ◙ ◙ ◙ ◙ ◙ ◙ ◙
1. Levels 1 thru 5: for use only with Key ◙ => continuous

a. young birds, ● => cycle
b. with very clean litter, ○ => rotate
c. and during extremely cold weather.
2. Levels 6 thru 15: for regular use during half house brooding.
3. Levels 16 thru 30: for full house use, with levels 25 thru 30 being tunnel levels.
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Select the appropriate levels in the Control | Min-Max Level menu.
Curtain Levels
Curtain Level Example
Set the curtain levels to correspond with the
Curtain (% Open)
ventilation levels. Some producers will want to
Level 1 2 3 4 Tunnel
open the tunnel curtain somewhat prior to the actual
tunnel. This is convenient to control pressure in Levels 0 0 0 0 0
retrofit houses which may not have sufficient side 1 thru . . . . .
inlets for the number of fans required in side 17 are . . . . .
ventilation. all at . . . . .
zero. 0 0 0 0 0
You can also optionally run the tunnel 18 0 0 0 0 30
curtain under pressure control. In that event, the 19 0 0 0 0 45
percent open settings become minimum settings. 20 0 0 0 0 70
Then, once the side vents are at 100%, if pressure 21 0 0 0 0 100
requires, the Platinum Plus will open the tunnel 22 0 0 0 0 100
curtain to maintain the pressure setting. 23 0 0 0 0 100
24..30 0 0 0 0 0
Curtain Setup Curtain Setup
Curtain Open Close
Curtain setup tells the Platinum Plus 1
how fast your curtains and side inlets move. It 2
needs this information to properly calculate 3
automatic inlet advance as well as inlet and
4
curtain positions. Enter opening and closing
Tunnel 250 250
time in seconds for the tunnel inlet curtain in
Inlet 35 35
the tunnel row, and for the side vents in the
Inlet row.
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Control Menu
Temperature Curve
The Precision temperature curves provide heat and tunnel temperature curves as well
as a target curve. The low and high alarm temperatures also follow their curves.
Note: you can set zone alarms in Management | Alarm Setting (see page 86).
Temperature Curve
Day Target Heat Tunnel Low Alarm High Alarm
1 92.0 91.0 105.0 87.0 100.0
3 90.0 89.0 105.0 85.0 95.0
7 88.0 86.0 100.0 83.0 93.0
14 82.0 79.5 95.0 77.0 88.0
21 79.0 75.0 90.0 74.0 85.0
28 75.0 69.0 82.0 65.0 85.0
35 70.0 60.0 75.0 60.0 85.0

Temperature Curve Offset Set Temp Change Reminder
Target Temp Band: 1.0 Heater Temp Band: 1.0
Cool Down Factor (%): 15% Cool Down Fast Response: 3.0
Min Vent if Heater On Y/N: Yes Non Brood Area Temperature: 85.0
Radiant Low Diff from Heat Radiant High Diff from Low
Radiant Ignition Time
Note the ‘Set’ Parameters at the bottom of the Temperature Curve table. You can find
them either in the System Parameters under Install, or you can push Help while in
Temperature Curve, and choose the Set option.
1. Temperature Curve Offset: you may want to temporarily set the temperature warmer
or colder than programmed by the curve. Change this parameter, or use the Alt + Up
or Alt + Down hot key combinations.
2. Set Temperature Change Reminder Differential: this parameter sets the change in
set temperature that will trigger a reminder to set backup thermostats. The Platinum
Plus logs this event in History | Table of Events.
3. Target Temperature Band: the size of the target temperature zone. The User’s
Manual refers to this as the Happy Zone.
4. Heater Band: heater on/off differential.
5. Cool Down Factor (%): the minimum correction towards target happy zone during
each increase ventilations delay (patience factor). If the temperature does not improve
by this amount, the Platinum Plus will increase one level.
6. Cool Down Fast Response: if the temperature is high, but moving faster than this
towards the happy zone, the Platinum Plus decreases one ventilation level to avoid
overshooting.
7. Min Vent if Heater On Y/N: The Platinum Plus goes immediately to minimum
ventilation if the average temperature reaches the heat temperature. This option allows
you to choose minimum ventilation if any heat zone turns on.
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8. Non Brood Area Temperature: while in brood, the non-brood heaters operate to this
temperature setting.
9. Radiant Low Differential From Heat: this sets the temperature below the heat
temperature at which radiant brooders light.
10. Radiant High Differential From Low: this sets the temperature below the
corresponding low level radiant heater at which the high level radiant heater lights.
11. Radiant Ignition Time: this is the length of time the ignitor is active.
Minimum-Maximum Levels
Minimum – Maximum Level

By Day By Time Soft Minimum by Day
Day Min Max From Min Max Day Min Min Max
Time Cold Warm
1 5 21 8:00 5 21 1 5 7 25
20:00 3 21
Notes: Notes: Help | Set Parameters

Low Temperature: 50
High Temperature: 80
The entire ventilation range provided in the ventilation table is too large at any
particular bird age. Select the appropriate range of ventilation in the Min/Max level table.
You can optionally select this by bird age, by time of day, or soft minimum.
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Humidity
Humidity Treatment
Humidity treatment forces an Day Humidity Interval Duration
increase in ventilation level for a Minutes Seconds
minimum duration after an interval, if 1 70 5 30
humidity is higher than set. It does not 1 80 5 100
force a change in ventilation style from
side or cross ventilation to tunnel
ventilation.

Humidity Band (%) 2%
Humidity Treatment Below Heat? 0 (No)
Cooling Pad
Cooling Pad
Day Start Time End Time Tunnel To % RH On Sec Off Sec
Diff
21 10:00 18:00 4.0 75 30 570
21 10:00 18:00 6.0 75 100 500

Temperature Band Humidity Band (%)
Flush Cool Pad at: Cool Pad Flush Duration:
Minimum Ventilation Level to Enable Operation: 22
The cooling table provides a sophisticated table to set up your cool pads. You can set
different amounts of water by bird age, differential temperature and humidity.
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Foggers
Foggers
Day Start Time End Time Target To % RH On Sec Off Sec
Diff
21 10:00 18:00 15.0 75% 30 270

Temperature Band Humidity Band
The fogger table allows several settings. In some cases you may interchange the use of
the Cooling table and the Fogger table, since they both control evaporative cooling. The
Cooling table operates at a differential from the tunnel entry temperature, while the fogger
table operates at a differential from target temperature settings.
Stir Fans
The stir fan menu selects from 5 different special programs for each stir fan. Check the
programs that apply to each stir fan using the +/- key. The programs are for designed for the
following:
A. Minimum Ventilation: this program helps mix minimum ventilation air for buildings that
have side vents which do not properly mix the air.
B. End to End Temperature Variation: this program corrects temperature variations
lengthwise in the building.
C. Heat Recovery: this program brings warm ceiling air down to the birds.
D. General Purpose: same as E.
E. General Purpose: programs D and E are connected to ventilation levels for general
purpose use.
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Stir Fan Settings

Fan Prog A Prog B Prog C Prog D Prog E
1 √
2 √ √
3 √
4 √
5 √
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
Param At End or Sensor Diff Target Diff On Time On Time
1 Start 4.0ºF
END
Param Delay Sensor 1 On Time Off Time Off Time
2 0 One
Param Run Time Sensor 2 Off Time From Level From Level
3 20 Five
Param From Level On Time From Level To Level To Level
4 0 100 sec
Param To Level Off Time To Level From Time From Time
5 30 200 sec
Param From Time From Level From Time To Time To Time
6 00:00 1
Param To Time To Level To Time
7 00:00 10
Param From Time
8 00:00
Param To Time
9 00:00
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Lights
The LIGHT Menu provides up to 50 on and off times. Note that all times are in 24
hour military format. The entry for day 1 ensures continuous light. This program assumes no
light dimmer installed. The Platinum Plus can optionally control intensity settings with a slave
light dimmer, including sunrise and sunset effects.
Light
Day Start End Intensity
1 00:00 00:00 100
4 00:00 14:00 100
4 16:00 22:00 100
8 00:00 12:00 100
8 16:00 22:00 100
Feed
The FEED menu can be programmed to correspond to the light table, or simply enter
the first line only to allow the control hopper to run the feed system.
Feed
Day Start End
1 00:00 00:00
Extra Systems
The EXTRA SYSTEMS are a set of 4 controls you can use for various purposes. For
example, use Extra System 1 for the Fail Safe system by programming it to be always on as
shown. Then, in the event of power failure or some other types of controller failure, this relay
will activate the fail safe backup.
Extra Systems
Parameter System 1 System 2 System 3 System 4
Start Time 00:00
End Time 00:00
From Temp 0
To Temp 122.0
From Humidity 0
To Humidity 100
On Seconds 1
Off Seconds 0
Static Pressure
The STATIC PRESSURE settings control air pressure in side (minimum) ventilation
and in tunnel ventilation. To view the optional parameters, press the Help key and then choose
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the Set option. Note that the pressure can ramp according to outside temperature in side
ventilation mode.
Pressure
Side
Pressure at Low Temperature 0.100
Pressure at High Temperature 0.050
Low Alarm 0.020
High Alarm 0.180
Band 0.040
Tunnel
Pressure 0.060
Low Alarm 0.015
High Alarm 0.180
Band 0.040
Wind Gust Delay Time (sec): 20 Pressure During Tunnel?: Yes
Incoming Air Low Temp: 60.0ºF Incoming Air High Temp: 80.0ºF
Emergency Pressure Delay: 60 sec Curtain Position in Emergency: 100
Low Pr. Alarm Min Lev (Side): 0 Low Pr. Alarm Min Lev (Tunnel): 0
Time to Produce Pressure (Seconds): 10
Set Parameters:
1. Wind Gust Delay Time (sec): length of time to delay before making pressure
adjustments to unexpected pressure changes. Note that the Platinum Plus uses zero
delay when its actions result in pressure changes.
2. Pressure During Tunnel: select whether to use pressure settings in tunnel.
3. Incoming Air Low Temp: outside temperature for low temperature pressure setting.
4. Incoming Air High Temp: outside temperature for high temperature pressure setting.
5. Emergency Pressure Delay (seconds): this is the length of time the Platinum Plus
waits before taking emergency action in the event static pressure remains above the
high pressure alarm setting. By default it opens all air sources to save the birds. Use
Alarm Reset under the Management Menu to restore normal operation.
6. Curtain Position in Emergency: during cold weather you may wish to restrict how
far the curtains (either tunnel or conventional) open in emergency situations.
7. Minimum Curtain Level in Tunnel: the tunnel curtain must open at least this far,
even if pressure is low, when in tunnel. If tunnel pressure is not used, then this is the
amount the tunnel curtain opens on switch to tunnel.
8. Low Pressure Alarm Minimum Level (Side): ignore low pressure alarms below this
ventilation level.
9. Low Pressure Alarm Minimum Level (Tunnel): ignore low pressure alarms below
this ventilation level while in tunnel.
10. Time to Produce Pressure: the Platinum Plus requires pressure to stabilize during its
learning phase while it learns how much to advance inlet opening ahead of minimum
ventilation fan operation. Many houses require stabilization times of 10 seconds or
greater. If your inlets are not opening before the fans run, then increasing this time to
20 seconds usually makes things work.
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Control Mode
Control Mode
House Mode FULL HOUSE
Temperature Curve ON
Min-Max Level by Days or by Time BY DAYS
Select House Mode according to 1st brood, 2nd brood, 3rd brood or full house.
Continue with Shared Menus on Page 57
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Shared Menus Programming Guide
Shared Menus, Continuation
Step 3 … 2. Management Menu Comments:
2.1 Regularly enter cull and mortality Make corrections easily the
counts to maintain bird inventory same day only by entering
Manage |
negative quantities (press +/-
Bird Inventory key).
2.2 Facilities with Feed Bin scales Select Active Silo under Help
automatically maintain feed | Set.
Manage |
inventory.
Feed Inventory Set Feed Alarms under
Feed Monitor using Digital Inputs Alarm Settings (see
requires manual entry of feed Advanced Alarms also).
deliveries.
2.3 Make Current Time, Date and Day
of Week corrections.
Manage |
Time and Day
2.4 1. Adjust growth day if needed. The Flock Number can be up
Manage | Growth 2. Flock Numbers increment to 6 digits. This gives you
Day & Flock automatically. room to encode Month-Day-
Year in the flock number for
3. Use the ‘New Flock’ function to future reference.
clear previous history data
between flocks.
2.5 Basic Alarms: The Platinum Plus provides
numerous additional alarms
Manage | Alarm 1. Global Alarm Delay: general
in the advanced alarm menu.
Setting delay before signaling on the
alarm relay.
2. Sensor Low and High Assign auxiliary alarms in
Temperature Range: Install, Digital Inputs, and
temperature reading range selected associated relays if
within which readings are desired in Aux Alarms
accepted from active sensors to section. The digital inputs
calculate average temp. must correspond with the
3. Sensor Alarm, Differential From associated relay or an alarm
occurs.
Low and High Alarm: zone or
individual active sensor alarm
thresholds, beyond the average The circuit breaker alarm can
low and high alarm settings in signal pending circuit breaker
Temperature and Humidity failure before it occurs.
Menu. Assign a temperature sensor
4. Alarm Test in Analog Sensors.
5. Feeder Over Time
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Select Help | Set to turn Advanced
Alarm features on and off.
2.6 1. Clear Alarm Relay or signaling Emergency Pressure and
for current alarms Feed Overflow result in the
Manage | Alarm
Platinum Plus locking out the
Reset 2. Restore normal operation after
corresponding control
an emergency pressure situation.
features until you reset with
3. Restore normal operation after a Alarm Reset. Other
feed overflow situation. equipment operates normally.
2.7 Enter basic scale parameters for ‘Mixed’ means different
Manage | both bird scales and silos. sexes are mixed, but their
data should be separate, or
‘Mixed’ birds, such as breeders or
Scale Setting pullets and males that are
pullets are fed according to their
separate but fed according to
design weights, which are specified
in a growth curve. predefined weight curves..
Enter curves in the next menu. ‘Sexed’ means unknown sex

including unisex broilers.
Minimum Empty Weight is the
minimum weight reduction to signal Resume time is amount of
removal of feed. time to wait after filling stops
before resuming normal
Feeding stops during silo filling. Set feeding.
the threshold change in weight to
trigger filling mode, and resume
time
2.8 Enter target bird weights by bird age The PlatiNet communication
Manage | for both male and female. software can graph actual
versus desired weights on a
Bird Curve Select the curve in Manage | Scale
Setting menu. personal computer.
2.9 Set Owner, up to 5 User and 1 Hot Key 9 immediately locks

Manage | Visitor Password. a password protected
Password Owner can assign passwords, but controller.
not view user passwords. History, Table of Events
Users can change data/settings and records logins.
their own password.
Visitor can read only.
2.10 Enter settings of optional battery The battery backed
backed emergency cards. emergency cards operate in
Manage |
case of main control failure
Emergency These operate as regular switches
under battery backup.
Setting and relays during normal operation.
Step 4 … 5. Service Menu Comments:
5.1-5.6 Calibrate Menus. Follow on screen Temperature Sensors should
instructions, or simply enter correct not need cal.
Service |
readings.
Calibration
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5.7 Save Program Settings to Plug. Large Gold Plug holds up to
8 programs.
Service |
Save to Plug
5.8 Read Saved Program settings from Large Gold Plug holds up to
Service | Read Plug 8 programs.
From Plug
5.9 Program a U.S. Robotics Modem
for use at the farm.
Service | Modem
Setting
5.10 Set Nipple Flush Times. Select
Service | Nipple order under Help | Set.
Flushing
Step 5 … 4. Test Menu Comments:
4.1 Check Relay and Switch Operation
Test | Relays
4.2 Test Alarm Operation
Test | Alarm
4.3 See machine readings obtained from
Test | Analog analog sensors. Readings are to 1
part in 1000.
Sensors
4.4 Shorted channels read ‘1’, open Channels are polarized. If
channels read ‘0’. paralleling feed monitor and
Test | Digital
Sensors auger overflow, maintain
polarization.
4.5 Quickly test light dimmers by Select light dimmer channel
Test | Analog entering specific control voltages. in Light Menu | Help | Set.
Output
4.6 View machine reading of static Static Pressure is very low in
Test | Static pressure sensor. A zero pressure poultry barns, about the
Pressure reading should be about 130 +/- 25 amount an insect depresses
counts. Zero using trimmer on static the surface of water on a
pressure card. pond.
4.7 Test bird scales and silo scales after Limit weight on bird scales to
Test | Scales calibration. less than 20 lbs.
4.8 Test connections for communication

installations.
Test |
Communication
4.9 Shows plug & play hardware found.
Test | Hardware
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Checklist
4.10 Shows status of emergency battery
Test | Emergency backed cards.
Status
Step 6 … 3. History Menu Comments:
3.1-3.7 Review standard daily summaries in These are best viewed on a
the first seven menus. personal computer. Note
History | Daily
heater/radiant run time
Histories
history by zone.
3.8 Review Alarm History regularly to Active alarms flash, or are in
identify problems. red on a PC.
History | Alarm
3.9 Platinum Plus logs all significant Problems include such as yo-
History | Table of events. Review this regularly to yoing in and out of tunnel
identify problems. ventilation
Events
3.10 Review detailed data. Select data to Graph selected histories. Can
History | History collect under Help | Set replace standard data loggers.
View
Step 7 … Record Settings Comments:
7.1 Record all Settings on Paper Use the following charts.
7.2 Save programs to Plug Save several setups on the
optional ‘Gold’ plug
7.3 Save programs to PC Rotem’s PlatiNet
7.4 Download history to PC PC Program
7.5 Visit Rotem Web Site for updates www.rotem.com
and further support
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Detailed Description
2. Five normally closed.
General 3. Winch card…a combination of three
normally open and two normally closed
Software Version switches. On this card two pairs are
Press the Help Key at the main screen interlocked manual/auto and
to view installed firmware versions. This manual open/off/close for curtains and side vents
applies to Software Version 2.21. The operating with one generic normally open position
time of the controller also shows in this screen. for general use.
Press the Enter key to exit the version display. 4. Emergency battery backed switches with
Display normally closed relays.
They display can show 16 lines by 40 The standard normally open relays are
characters, as well as graphics. It normally shows recommended for 1 HP, 220 Volt devices such
a summary screen of important information such as fans, although they can safely be used up to
as sensor measurements, average temperature 2HP, 220 Volt with reduced life. Derate
and offset, outputs and important messages. The normally closed relays approximately 50%.
backlight goes out after a delay to conserve the Since product development is a continuing
light and minimize light sources in dark out process, there may be additional options
facilities. available. Check with your dealer, or visit
Keys Rotem’s web site: http://www.rotem.com.
Several of the numeric keys provide Standard Cards
shortcut access to additional information. This is Standard options include an integrated
termed a ‘Hot Key’ function, (see page 7) static pressure sensor, digital and analog input
The Menu key enters the main graphical cards and alarm output card. Main power is
menu from the standard screen, and exits menus 220/240 Volt, 60 Hz., although a connector for
one level at a time. 12 volt voltage (standard 12 volt battery, lower
The Help Key generally calls up a 3 right inside of door) provides a possibility to run
item menu of Help | Graph | Set. The Help the Platinum Plus without AC power.
function provides context sensitive guidance on The digital input card provides for
the menu at hand. Graphing is possible in some connecting a water meter, feed monitor or
of the menus, and the Set option gives access to auxiliary alarm inputs.
parameters pertinent to the particular menu. The analog input card accepts up to 8
The other keys provide the usual temperature sensors, as well as humidity sensors.
capabilities of numeric entry, deletion and cursor A standard alarm card provides two dry
movement. The numeric keys also provide short contact outputs to signal external alarm devices
cuts to sub menus. To enter a negative number, such as dialers or sirens.
such as a negative temperature differential, press Option Cards
the +/- key after entering the digits including any Besides the choices available in
needed decimal point value. switches and relays, you can add scale, analog
needed decimal point value. output and communication options to the
Switches and Relays Platinum Plus.
The standard switches provide On, Off 1. The scale option provides means to weigh
and Automatic functions. Each switch birds or feed bins. The feed bin option
communicates its position to the controller, so requires an electronic key to be inserted in
that it is possible to monitor actual switch the card.
positions on remote personal computers. 2. The analog output card provides control
The switches are conveniently placed signals to run an external light dimmer or
for ready access where they could be moved variable speed fan.
accidentally. To prevent this, the Platinum Plus 3. The communication option provides a means
requires acknowledgement with the Enter key to to connect a personal computer locally or
confirm switch movement. remotely by modem.
The switches and matched relays come
in sets of five. Several versions are available:
1. Five normally open (standard).

Platinum Plus
Analog Output (Optional Card) Contrast Adjustment
The Analog Output card connects to an
optional light dimmer or variable speed fan.
Program light dimmer functions in
Control | Light in both Standard and Precision
Contrast adjustment screw on Platinum Plus

CPU card. Note the program plug inserted
in its socket.
CPU Card, RXA-CPU
Channel 1 uses the two lower left screws. The Programming Plug, REE-8, PN 240007 is
left terminal is +0 to 10 Volts variable, the circled below and right of the contrast
right 0 V. Odd channels are on the bottom adjustment screw.
connector, even channels on the top Gold Plug, REE-64, is optional.
connector. The Variable Speed Fan must be
on channel 8. Light Dimmers can be on any
of the first 7 channels. Contrast adjustment for the display is
located on the central processor card in the door
Analog Output Card, RAOC-8
of the Platinum Plus. Open the door, remove the
burnished cover and look in the upper right
modes. corner area for a small square printed circuit
You can program variable speed fans in card. On the lower edge near the right side is a
Precision mode only, in Install | Ventilation small adjustment screw (on the small blue
Levels. The Variable Fan Speed setting appears rectangular device in the photo). Adjust this for
if you set the Help | Set parameter for cycle time optimum contrast.
to any value other than 0, so that the Platinum
Plus automatically calculates the Off times for all Installation
timer fans. You will see a column labeled SPD
instead of the usual OFF column.
Use channel 8 for variable speed,
channels 1 through 7 for light dimmers.
The Plug
The program plug is included in each
Platinum Plus. It provides a convenient place to
store programs and copy them from one
controller to another. The plug does not need to
remain in the controller during normal operation;
it can be stored in a separate location.
Save to and read from plug functions
are in the Service menu.
If you have several controllers, you can
store different programs on each plug to make it
easy to change programs. Also, you can obtain Install the Platinum Plus in a separate
the optional Gold Plug, which can store up to 8 control room attached to the poultry building if
separate programs. Both of the possible ways to possible. You can also install it inside the poultry
insert the plug are acceptable. building if necessary. Review the separate
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installation manual for additional installation
details. This photo shows typical details of relay
wiring.
Power Connection
The static pressure sensor is

located to the immediate left of the power
supply. It has a small adjustment screw
shown in the upper right that is factory
adjusted. However, it may be adjusted with
a small jeweler’s screwdriver if needed.
Power Supply, RPS-50VA
P/N: 240092 Static Pressure Sensor
Connect 220 to 240Volts to the L1 and
L2 terminals. Jumper the GND connection to the Communication
nearby grounding strip, and connect the The Optional Communication Card
grounding strip to safety ground and a good facilitates connection to personal computers.
lightning grounding system such as an Ufer It’s primary purpose is to provide a
Ground or ground rod system meeting governing lightning protected connection point for the
safety standards. Replaceable parts on the power communication system in each Platinum Plus.
supply include a 1.5 Amp, 250 Volt fuse in the The upper connector is not protected against
fuse holder by the AC power connection, and a 5 lightning or static electricity, so connecting any
Amp, 250 Volt fuse in the clip near the voltage wires to this point is likely to damage sensitive
test points to the right in the photograph above. electronic components. Production versions of
the communication card have the upper
Static Pressure
connection blocked to prevent accidental
The integrated static pressure sensor is
connection.
standard in each Platinum Plus controller. It
connects by short air hoses to barbs protruding
out through the left side of the controller. The
inside hose should be installed inside the poultry
building. The best location for the outside hose is
usually in the attic space above the ceiling in a
drop ceiling poultry building, or in a control
room or other sheltered area exposed to outside
air pressure. Placement under eaves or directly
into outside air often results in excessive
sensitivity to wind pressure variations.
The static pressure is generally very
low. A 0.05” Water Column reading, which is
fairly typical, is equivalent to the pressure
required to raise water in a drinking straw or Use ONLY the lower connector to connect
glass the size of the meniscus. Normal breezes communications with the optional card.
can easily move pressure +/- 0.03”WC.
Communication Card, C-PP-RCLP-232
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The leftmost light in the row of four 2. Language: Version 2.21 of the Platinum
lights at the top of the board blinks whenever the Plus supports the English and Spanish
card receives communication. The 2nd light languages throughout the menus. The built
blinks whenever this Platinum Plus attempts to in context sensitive Help files are available
communicate to the personal computer. The right only in English.
two lights pertain to the upper connector and are 3. Temperature Unit: Choose Celsius or
not used in the Platinum Plus. Fahrenheit.
Alarm Card 4. Pressure Unit: The standard unit of
pressure in North American poultry
buildings is Inches of Water Column.
Typical pressure readings range from about
0.4” to 0.12” Water Column. This is a very
low pressure, approximately the size of the
meniscus in a glass of water, or perhaps
slightly more than the dimple a water bug
walking on water makes. Other units
available are Milibars, Pascals, Centimeters
of Water Column (CM.W.C.), Millimeters
of Water Column (MM.W.C.)
5. Fan Air Capacity Unit: This is the fan
capacity typically given in CFM (cubic feet
per minute) in North America, or M3/H
The mandatory alarm card has two
(cubic meters per hour) in many other
independent connectors for up to two alarm
regions. The Platinum Plus uses these
systems. You might connect an automatic
numbers to estimate the wind chill effect.
dialer to one, and an audible alert to the
The Platinum Plus will automatically
other.
convert units form one system to another.
6. Length Unit: The length unit is meters or
Alarm Card, C-PP-RALC-2 feet. It is needed to enter the poultry house
dimensions so the Platinum Plus can
The rightmost card in each Platinum calculate wind chill effect.
Plus is the mandatory alarm card. It is included 7. Baud Rate: Baud rate is a measure of the
with each Platinum Plus to connect to your alarm communication speed for local or remote
system. communications to a personal computer.
The factory default of 9600 represents a data
Install Menu rate of approximately 1000 characters per
Setup second. In the event your connections fail at
1. Ventilation Mode: Select between Standard this speed, you can try lower speeds from
the choices given. You can try the higher
speeds available. The Service Menu
provides a modem programming command
to set US Robotics external fax modems for
various speeds.
8. House Number: Each controller on a
network must have a unique number so
Rotem’s PlatiNet communications software
can distinguish individual controllers. House
numbers go from 1 to 32.
9. Growing Zones: Most poultry producers
raise their birds in part of the building for a
and Precision mode. The Installation and period of time. Some grow the young birds
Control Menus are different between the two in half the building, and then expand to full
ventilation methods. The details of each house after a time. Others start in the center
method appear in their own sections below. 1/3, and expand to 2/3 and then all of the
building, and there are other variations. For
each of these circumstances a different
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arrangement of temperature sensors is of tunnel ventilation. Select whether tunnel
required. The Platinum Plus lists the ventilation applies to your facility.
growing zones in Install | Temperature 13. History Resolution: The Platinum Plus
Definition so you can assign specific collects a large amount of historical and
sensors. Later when expanding the growth management data. History Resolution
area, select Control | Control Mode and provides resolution choices from daily to
change from one to another. If you wish to minute by minute. This applies to the
change complete fan setups and other detailed History View submenu under the
equipment in addition to sensor assignments, History menu. Select the particular data to
you may obtain the optional Gold Plug collect in the History View menu itself
which stores up to 8 complete programs. under its Help | Set parameters.
10. Minimum Vent (Power): Minimum Vent Relay Layout
(Power) refers to cross ventilation using 1. Assign functions to the relay outputs and
exhaust fans and side air inlets. In general it
covers everything that is not Natural
(conventional) or Tunnel ventilation. Most
buildings use two ventilation modes, Min
Vent and Tunnel, although some use only
Natural Ventilation. Select whether
Minimum Ventilation applies.
11. Natural Ventilation: Natural ventilation
refers to providing fresh air for the birds or
livestock using large curtain sided buildings
in which the curtains open and close by
controller command. Typically, the building control switches. To assign a function, move
structure will have curtains along two long the cursor to the relevant relay under the
sides which open to allow natural air to flow function column and press the Enter key. A
across through the building in one side and pop-up appears listing possible choices.
out the other. The majority of today’s Scroll to the desired function and press
facilities do not use this method. Select enter.
whether Natural Ventilation applies. Some a. You can assign most functions such as
buildings using natural ventilation only, Heaters and Fans only once. If you
without fans. In Standard mode, if you attempt to assign ’01 Heat 1’ to relay 23
disable Min Vent (Power), enable Natural when it is already assigned elsewhere
ventilation, and have no fans assigned the such as to relay 5, the controller will
Min Vent timer, Standard mode supports reject the new assignment. To move a
minimum ventilation using the curtains to function, delete the first instance and
purge the house periodically. then assign it in the new location.
12. Tunnel: Tunnel ventilation refers to b. Some functions, such as feed and lights,
ventilation in long, relatively narrow can be assigned multiple times.
buildings in which fresh air enters at one c. To duplicate functions that you can not
end, travels through the length of the assign more than once, use the ‘as relay
building and exhausts at the other end. The #’ codes which start at number 123.
object is to remove heat and provide cooling Any relay with one of these codes
by the wind chill of air flow past the birds or serves the same function as the
livestock. In this method, the air picks up referenced relay. For example, if relay 5
heat as it travels through the building so that is Heat 1 and you want a duplicate Heat
there is some temperature rise from the inlet 1 on relay 15 for some reason, assign
end to the exhaust end. The rise must be ‘127 as relay # 5’ to relay 15.
limited to reasonable values by ensuring a d. Inlet open/close and curtain functions
minimum air flow rate. Typical minimum can each be assigned only once and can
air flow rates will enforce a two minute be duplicated using the ‘as relay# codes.
travel time for the air from the inlet end to In the case of inlet functions, turning off
the exhaust end at initial tunnel ventilation, the reference relay causes the duplicate
and perhaps one minute at maximum levels functions to not operate correctly. If you
need to have inlets or curtain functions
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that must be turned off from time to upper one the even numbered ones. The left two
time, assign them as ‘same as #’ relay terminals on each connector are ‘Common.’
codes, and chose the ones that work all Each sensor must have one lead connected here.
the time as the reference relays. The other lead connects to one of the positions
e. The ‘same as #’ codes do not add to the marked T1 through T8. Each sensor should have
device count on the main display active a shield wire connected to the common
section. If you duplicate ’33 Tun.Fan 1’
(tunnel fan 1) several times, all those
relays work together but the tunnel fan
count in the ACTIVE section of the
main display will increment by 1 when
tunnel fan 1 turns on.
f. To avoid scrolling a long way to get to
higher numbered relay functions, enter
the two digit code directly while in the
pop-up that lists the choices. To get to
100 and higher, press the +/- key first,
then the two least significant digits.
2. Standard Mode Only: Apply check marks
in the Min, Nat and Tun columns to indicate Analog Input Card, C-PP-RAIC-11
in which ventilation modes, Minimum,
Natural or Tunnel, the functions need to
work. To add a check mark, place the grounding bus bar mounted just below the cards.
cursor, then press the +/- key. To remove a One humidity sensor connects to the lower
check mark, press the +/- key again. connector to the terminals marked White, Red
3. The Platinum Plus shows the type of relay and Black. A 2nd humidity sensor shares the Red
the cursor is on at the bottom left of the and Black terminals, but connects its white wire
screen. N.O. Relay stands for Normally to the upper row connector labeled T9. The Wind
Open Relay and N.C. Relay stands for Direction terminals labeled green and yellow are
Normally Closed Relay. Usually the relays for future use.
will be of the normally open type. There are 5 jumpers along the left edge
4. Help | Set Parameters: of the board. The upper 4 should be in the TMP
a. You can choose to operate the relays position to read temperature; the lowest one
under AC power to reduce heat, or should be in the HUM position. The other
under DC for full power operation. positions are for future use.
Factory default is AC or reduced heat. You can assign a sensor for Circuit
b. You have the option of reversing up to Breaker temperature monitoring. This sensor will
5 of the relays. The term N.C. Relay normally be placed directly on the main circuit
means it converts the function of a breaker for the facility, and set to alarm in the
standard normally open relay to Management Menu | Alarm Setting at
normally closed. The relay will be temperatures near 135ºF. Circuit breakers often
reversed under normal operation so that become warmer than usual prior to failing. This
it is On when it would normally be Off sensor can warn of impending failure to allow
and vice versa. This does not affect the changing the breaker before failure.
operation of the On/Off portion of the
ON/Off/Auto switches. It only affects
the function in Automatic mode.
Analog Sensors
Each Platinum Plus has one analog
input card. This card accepts up to eleven
sensors. Position eleven is reserved for future
use. Positions 1 through 8 can be used for
temperature sensors only; positions 9 and 10 are
dedicated to humidity sensors.
The card has two connectors. The lower
one takes odd numbered temperature sensors, the
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Digital Sensors 2. Number of stages for calibration: After
moving the number of times specified in
stages for calibration, the curtains go to the
nearest limit (fully open or fully closed) one
at a time in order to calibrate their position
counters. Whenever any curtain reaches one
of the limits, its calibration counter
automatically resets.
3. Delay between stages for natural curtains.
When waiting at least the length of time
specified in the delay between stages before
moving again.
4. Stop fans curtain moving (total %) when
the total curtain opening is less than a
Channel 1 uses the two lower left screws. specified amount. For example, if you have
The left terminal is +5 Volts through 1000 two conventional curtains and one tunnel
ohms, the right 0 V. Odd channels are on curtain, with all of them at 50% open, then
the bottom connector, even channels on the the total opening is 150%.
top connector. 5. Hold Relay at Edges chooses between
Digital Input Card, C-PP-RDIC-8 holding open and close relays active at the
0% and 100% open points, or turning them
off after a 50% overrun to ensure reaching
The digital sensor card has 8 inputs on
the limit switch. If you set this to yes, then
its two rows of connectors. The digital inputs
each curtain and the inlet close relays will
accept a dry contact input.
stay on when its position reaches 0%, and
The digital inputs source +5 volts
the open relays will stay on when the
through a 1K ohm resistor on the left terminal to
position reaches 100%. However, if static
return through the right terminal of the pair. The
pressure is within limits, and the last
odd channels are on the bottom connector, and
movement was due to static pressure
the even on the upper connector. To monitor feed
adjustment, then the relays may be off if
quantity delivered and also feeder overtime, you
pressure is correctly in its band.
can parallel two inputs to the same sensor. Be
sure to observe the polarity (positive left,
negative right). The available uses are Feed
Count, Water Meter, Feeder Overtime, and
auxiliary alarm.
You can logically couple the auxiliary
digital alarm functions to related relays in
Management | Alarm Setting. If you do, the
digital input must follow the corresponding relay
output or an alarm results after the usual alarm
delay.
Curtain Setup
Enter the total opening and closing
times of your natural curtains, tunnel curtain and
side inlets in seconds. The Platinum Plus needs Scale card with optional key to enable
this information to keep track of position, and to feed bin operation. The bottom connector
calculate its first guesses for automatic static provides +5 Volt and -5 Volt power to
pressure advance. each scale; the upper connector accepts the
Help | Set Parameters (standard mode only): sense wires.
1. Stage step percentage: in natural
Scale Card, C-PP-RLCC—4
ventilation, the curtains (including the tunnel
curtain) open and close in even steps of this
size. The size is in percentage of the full Scale
time to open or close the curtain. You can assign platform scales or
hanging scales to weigh birds, or scales for the
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feed bins. The optional scale card accepts up to The Platinum Plus calculates wind chill
four scales of any type. However, the Platinum approximately according to information
Plus maintains a maximum of two sets of bird published by the Alabama Cooperative
weight data or feed bin weight data. Duplicate Extension System, Auburn University as shown
assignments are acceptable; the data combine to in the above diagram.
form a single data set. Enter the air capacity of the exhaust and
Silos or feed bins usually mount on tunnel fans you have in this table. The Platinum
several load cells. The scale card can support a Plus uses these values to calculate air flow and
maximum of 4 load cells with its internal power approximate wind chill. Be sure to enter the
supply. If more than 4 load cells are connected, necessary building dimensions so the Platinum
an auxiliary power supply is required. The silo or Plus can calculate building cross section, and the
feed bin functions require an electronic key corresponding air speed generated by your fans.
provided with Rotem’s load cells for activation. Help | Set Parameters:
Temperature Definition 1. Building Height in Center
2. Building Height at Edge
3. Building Width
For buildings with baffle curtains, you
can use the baffle height for the building height
at center. Note that you may need to adjust your
fan capacity rating for shutters and cleanliness.
Ventilation Levels, Precision Mode
The precision ventilation table provides up
to 30 levels of ventilation. To program this table,
start with the minimum ventilation to be used in
All devices that can accept temperature the first level and increase ventilation gradually.
sensor assignments appear in the temperature A reasonable rule of thumb is to increase the air
definition table. Select the sensors for each flow about 25% at each level. Increases in
function by adding check marks under the airflow up to 50% work satisfactorily with
appropriate sensor number with the +/- key. factory default settings.
Normally, you should not assign specific sensors 1. The first column of the ventilation table is
to fans and ventilation equipment since devices the ventilation level. You can not edit this
with no temperature assignment default to the entry.
current house operating mode sensors (1st brood, 2. The second column is the differential
full house, tunnel, etc.) temperature.
Usually heaters operate on their a. The first several levels normally have
individual temperature sensor. In the event such differential temperature set to 0.
a single sensor fails, the Platinum Plus b. If the ventilation level is below tunnel, the
substitutes the current average temperature as differential temperature is relative to
shown on the standard display. Target temperature given in Control Menu
Active sensors are marked with a dark | Temperature Curve.
square on the standard display. They contribute c. If the ventilation level is a tunnel level,
to the current average temperature indication. the differential temperature is relative to
Fan Air Capacity the Tunnel temperature given in Control
Menu | Temperature Curve.
3. The third column is the cycle timer ON
time for that ventilation level. By factory
default, the total cycle time is set to 300
seconds, so the OFF time does not appear.
The controller calculates it automatically.
4. The fourth column by default contains cycle
timer OFF time, but this can be changed in
the Help | Set parameters to variable speed
fan settings. Many users do not use the
variable speed option.
a. Maximum Vent Levels: after
programming all the ventilation levels for
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your installation, enter the maximum level h. Fan Cycle Time: this parameter sets the total
programmed here. fan cycle time so that you can enter only the
b. First Tunnel Level: switching into and ON time in the Ventilation Table itself. If you
out of tunnel ventilation is a major change prefer to enter both the ON and OFF times,
in ventilation. For tunnel ventilation, enter rather than letting the Platinum Plus calculate
the first tunnel level here. The controller the Off times, set this parameter to 0. The Off
takes special precautions when entering column will replace the variable speed
tunnel, and logs this event in the Table of column in the ventilation table.
Events under the History Menu. i. Tunnel Exit Delay (minutes): the Platinum
c. Maximum Fans on Switch to Tunnel: Plus waits for this time after satisfying tunnel
you can limit the number of fans running exit conditions.
during the switch to tunnel ventilation. Curtain Levels, Precision Mode
d. Tunnel Exit Differential Below Tunnel: The Curtain Level table corresponds level by
this parameter sets amount below the level with the Ventilation Level table. Set the
tunnel entry temperature at which to exit target curtain levels for the Tunnel curtain, or
tunnel ventilation. Tunnel temperatures Tunnel and Natural curtains if you use natural
are determined by the sensors specified in ventilation for each level. Options regarding
Temperature Definition. Entry and exit is use of pressure in tunnel ventilation are in the
also controlled by these sensors. The Control Menu | Pressure | Help | Set.
controller can not exit tunnel until the System Parameters:
tunnel temperature is this much less than 1. Number of Stages for Calibration: to ensure
the tunnel entry temperature. It must be a accurate positioning of the curtains, the
positive number. Platinum Plus may periodically calibrate the
e. Tunnel Differential For Outside curtain position. This parameter sets the
Temperature to Exit Tunnel: set the maximum number of curtain movements or
relative temperature for the outside sensor stages between calibrations. Calibration consists
at which to exit tunnel. The controller can of forcing the curtain to the nearest limit, 0% or
not exit tunnel until the outside 100% with adequate overtime to ensure
temperature is less than tunnel reaching the limit switch. Then the curtain
temperature plus this differential. This returns to its proper position. In the event
number can be positive or negative. To several curtains require calibration, they
eliminate the effect of this parameter on calibrate one at a time to reduce the amount of
tunnel exit, enter a large positive number restriction to normal ventilation. The stage
such as 90.0. counter resets automatically each time the
f. Increase Level Delay Time: This is the curtains reach a limit point to prevent excessive
standard minimum delay before calibration
increasing ventilation levels. 2. Stop Fans, curtain Move (total %): sets the
g. Decrease Level Delay Time: this is the curtain opening up to which fans will stop
standard minimum delay before temporarily when any curtain moves. The term
decreasing ventilation levels. The Cool ‘total %’ means that the sum of all conventional
Down Fast Response parameter (see curtain openings plus the tunnel curtain must
Control, Temperature Curve, Help | Set) total this amount. For example, 3 curtains at
can accelerate ventilation level decrease if 20% each totals to 60%, as does 2 curtains at
the temperature drops more than the 0% and one at 60%.
specified amount in one minute. Also, if System Parameters, Standard Mode
the average temperature reaches the Heat
temperature, the control goes immediately 1. Temperature and Timer Settings
to the minimum level allowed in Control, a. Minimum Tunnel Fans On: The Platinum
Min/Max Levels. Finally, if the Min Vent Plus refuses to enter tunnel if there are not
if Heater On parameter (see Control, enough tunnel fans available. It may override
Temperature Curve, Help | Set) is set, any individual fan settings in order to operate the
heater turning on automatically in the minimum number of tunnel fans when in
active growing area forces an immediate tunnel mode
change to the minimum level. b. Tunnel Exit Delay (Minutes): the Platinum
Plus waits for this time after satisfying tunnel
exit conditions..
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c. Non-Brood Area Diff From Target: heaters check your backup thermostats when
in areas other than the current active area temperature settings change.
(such as in the grow end of a two grow area 5. Light
house during brood 1) operate by this a. Sunrise Time (minutes): This sets the length
temperature setting. of time to move to a new intensity setting on
2. Stir Fans an optional light dimmer starting with the
a. Minimum Ventilation Cycle Offset: the programmed Start time (see Control Menu |
stir fans operate with offset from the Light).
termination of the minimum ventilation b. Sunset Time (minutes): sets the length of
timer fans. If the offset is 0, the stir fans time to move to a previous setting or to off, so
turn on when the minimum ventilation that the destination intensity is reached at the
fans turn off. programmed End time (see Control Menu |
b. Operate Duration (sec): the stir fans Light). This ensures that the end point is
operate for this length of time. reached coincident with any light relays
c. Set Function (Stop-0/Cont-1): If you turning off on the same setting.
choose the Stop option, then the stir fans c. Minimum Analog Voltage: calibrates the
will cease to operate at their ON zero light intensity control voltage.
temperature. If the option is Continuous, d. Maximum Analog Voltage: calibrates the
then the stir fans run continuously above 100% light intensity control voltage.
their ON temperature, and cycle below e. Analog Output Channel: the optional analog
that. output card has eight channels. You can
3. Radiant Heaters assign the light dimmer control to any of the
a. Radiant Heater High Differential: In first seven channels. The eighth channel is
Standard Mode, low level radiant heaters reserved for variable speed fan control.
operate according to their on and off 6. Static Pressure
settings specified in the Control Menu | a. Wind Gust Delay Time (seconds): the
Temperature and Timer Settings just as do Platinum Plus waits this length of time to
the normal heaters. Each high level respond to unexpected pressure changes.
radiant heater operates at a differential Changes occurring coincident with fan
temperature from the corresponding low operations do not incur a delay; in such cases
level heater. That is, they turn on the the Platinum Plus anticipates the pressure
specified number of degrees below the change and pre-adjusts inlet openings.
low level heater on temperature, and off b. Pressure During Tunnel (N-0/Y-1): select
the same number of degrees below the whether to use the tunnel pressure settings, or
low level heater off temperature. to simply open the tunnel curtain without
b. Radiant Ignition Time (sec): some regard to pressure.
radiant heaters require a separate ignition c. Transitional Tunnel (N/0/Y-1): select
control. When turning a radiant heater on, whether to supplement side ventilation
both the low, high and ignition relays pressure control with the tunnel inlet curtain
operate in unison for this length of time to in the event target pressure cannot be reached
ensure proper ignition. After this time the with the side vents already at 100% open. In
ignition turns off, and the both the low some cases, the maximum number of fans in
and high level relays operate according to cross ventilation exceeds the capacity of the
their temperature settings. side vents to open enough to obtain target
4. Temperature and Humidity static pressure. If this option is yes, then the
a. Temperature Curve Offset: Use the hot Platinum Plus opens the tunnel curtain
key combinations up + enter and down + enough to meet the target pressure.
enter to adjust the present temperatures d. Minimum Ventilation Using Inlet or
above or below the curve. You can also Tunnel Curtain: some producers do not have
view and adjust them in this system side inlets for pressure control during
parameter. minimum ventilation. They can optionally use
b. Set Temperature Change Reminder the tunnel inlet curtain for the same purpose.
Differential: This sets the point at which e. Emergency Pressure Delay (seconds):
the Platinum Plus will remind you to length of time to wait for a high pressure
above the high alarm setting before entering
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emergency pressure operation. In this event Ventilation, then this amount each step
the controller opens all known air sources to thereafter. Note that the minimum and
provide air. This situation typically occurs maximum curtain positions in the Control,
when there is an equipment failure preventing Min Vent menu do not appear unless Natural
the usual air sources from functioning. An Ventilation is turned on.
emergency pressure event latches the b. Number of Stages for Calibration: to ensure
controller until the operator performs an accurate positioning of the curtains, the
Alarm Reset in the Management Menu. All Platinum Plus may periodically calibrate the
devices continue to operate at their curtain position. This parameter sets the
temperature settings except for those that maximum number of curtain movements or
allow air to enter the facility. stages between calibrations. Calibration
f. Curtain Position in Emergency consists of forcing the curtain to the nearest
Pressure: for many users the default limit, 0% or 100% with adequate overtime to
100% open is satisfactory. However, in ensure reaching the limit switch. Then the
cold climates with young birds, it may be curtain returns to its proper position. In the
necessary to prevent total opening of event several curtains require calibration, they
curtains in the event of a side vent failure calibrate one at a time to reduce the amount
producing high pressure. The curtains of restriction to normal ventilation. The stage
(tunnel and natural curtains) open this counter resets automatically each time the
amount in an emergency pressure event. curtains reach a limit point to prevent
g. Minimum Tunnel Curtain Level (%): if excessive calibration.
pressure during tunnel is selected, this is c. Delay Between Stages (minutes): this is the
the minimum that the tunnel curtain will minimum length of time to wait between
open on entering tunnel ventilation curtain adjustments in natural ventilation.
without regard to pressure. High pressure Five minutes has proven to be a reasonable
will induce further opening of the tunnel delay.
curtain. If no pressure during tunnel is d. Stop Fans Curtain Move, Total %: sets the
chosen, this parameter sets the actual curtain opening up to which fans will stop
curtain position in tunnel ventilation. It temporarily when any curtain moves. The
will not open further in this case. term ‘total %’ means that the sum of all
h. Minimum Tunnel Curtain Level to conventional curtain openings must total this
Start Fans: during tunnel curtain amount. For example, 3 curtains at 20% each
movement, the Platinum Plus turns off all totals to 60%, as does 2 curtains at 0% and
exhaust and tunnel fans until the curtain one at 60%.
reaches this position. This feature e. Per Cent to stop fans on Natural: This is
alleviates problems with tunnel curtains the ‘total’ opening of curtains at which to stop
sticking under static pressure. stir fans.
i. Vent Motor Slow/Fast: enter 1 for fast if f. Hold Relay at Edges: this option selects
your side inlets fully open or close in less whether to keep curtain and side vent relays
than 60 seconds. If they take longer than active at the travel limits, or to turn them off
this, select the slow option. after a 50% overrun. Choosing to keep the
j. Time to Produce Pressure (seconds). relays active provides visual feedback on the
Enter the length of time to reach target indicator lights, and resets any curtain or side
pressure when minimum ventilation fans vent machines that may be out of position due
cycle on. The default of 10 seconds is to over heating when they reset themselves.
satisfactory in most cases, but some Leaving this parameter off reduces damage in
buildings take longer to reach target the event that the limit switches in the curtain
pressure. If the automatic inlet advance or side vent machine failed. Most machines
fails to function, try increasing this today have both limit switches and safety
parameter to 20 seconds. dead out switches behind them to minimize
7. Curtains the risk of a machine failing and damaging a
a. Stage Step Size, %: this is the standard building by reeling in many feet of cable.
movement of conventional curtains during 8. Curtain Minimum Ventilation
natural ventilation. The curtains initially open a. Curtain No. 1 Min. Vent. Cycle: choose
the ‘minimum’ amount specified in Control, whether conventional curtain number 1
:Min Vent Timer upon entry into Natural participates in curtain purge cycles to
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accomplish minimum ventilation using the ventilation timer settings. Set the run time for
curtains only. 1 day old birds in this parameter. The card
b. Curtain No. 2 Min. Vent. Cycle: choose calculates run times between days 1 and 21
whether conventional curtain number 2 by interpolating.
participates in curtain purge cycles to d. Min Vent Off Time Day 1: set the off time
accomplish minimum ventilation using for minimum ventilation cycle timer during
the curtains only. emergency for growth day 1.
c. Curtain No. 3 Min. Vent. Cycle: choose e. Min Vent On Time Day 21: set the on time
whether conventional curtain number 3 for minimum ventilation for three week birds.
participates in curtain purge cycles to f. Min Vent Off Time Day 21:set the off time
accomplish minimum ventilation using for minimum ventilation cycle timer during
the curtains only. emergency for growth day 21.
d. Curtain No. 4 Min. Vent. Cycle: choose g. Delay Time to Start Fans (seconds): upon
whether conventional curtain number 4 taking on emergency operation, the card waits
participates in curtain purge cycles to this long before running fans. The delay gives
accomplish minimum ventilation using air inlet devices time to preposition.
the curtains only. 11. Cool Pad
9. Feed a. Temperature Band: the on/off differential or
a. Select the active feed bin for the feed Happy Zone for the cool pad water pump
monitor digital input function. with respect to temperature.
b. Total Feed Bin 1: this parameter b. Humidity Band: the on/off differential or
maintains the feed count for Silo 1. You Happy Zone for the cool pad water pump
can adjust this parameter for reclaim or with respect to inside humidity.
any time you need to correct the c. Flush Cool Pad At: select the time at which
inventory. This parameter adjusts to flush the cool pads. Flushing occurs
automatically if load cells are connected without regard to temperature, and is intended
under the silos. to clean out contaminants from the cool pad.
c. Total Feed Bin 2: same as above, except d. Cool Pad Flush Duration (minutes): set
for Bin 2. how long the cool pad flushes.
10. Emergency Setting 12. Alarm Setting
The emergency settings apply to a. Advanced Alarms (N-0/Y-1): select whether
optional emergency cards. These cards are advanced alarms are enabled or disabled. The
battery backed, and operate as standard alarms are available in the Management
switch and relay cards during normal Menu.
operation. In the event of an emergency, System Parameters, Precision Mode
they continue to operate according to their 1. Temperature Curve
settings, on backup battery if power has a. Temperature Curve Offset: Use the hot key
failed. Other emergency settings appear in combinations up + enter and down + enter to
the Management Menu if an emergency adjust the present temperatures above or
card is installed. below the curve. You can also view and
a. Differential Above Set for Emergency: adjust them in this system parameter.
this parameter sets the temperature above b. Set Temp Change Reminder (Diff): This
the Set temperature at which the sets the point at which the Platinum Plus will
emergency card takes over operation of its remind you to check your backup thermostats
equipment. The emergency card has its when temperature settings change.
own temperature sensor. c. Target Temperature Band: this parameter
b. Differential Below Set for Emergency: sets the Happy Zone for the ventilation levels.
this parameter sets the temperature below You set the Target Temperature in Control
the Set temperature at which the Menu | Temperature Curve, but the Platinum
emergency card takes over operation of its Plus regards any temperature between the
equipment. target temperature plus the target temperature
c. Min Vent On Time Day 1: the emergency band to be an ideal temperature. The Platinum
card is aware of growth day information, and plus increases levels when the temperature is
in the event it takes over operation, it will run above the Happy Zone, and decreases levels
timer fans according to its own minimum
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when the temperature is below the Happy i. Heat Temperature from Temperature
Zone according to the delay times. Curve: 90.0ºF
d. Heater Temperature Band: heaters ii. Heater Temperature Band or Happy
actually turn off at the heat temperature Zone: 1.0ºF
specified in Control, Temperature Curve, iii. Radiant Low Diff 2.0ºF, Radiant High
and turn on at the Heat temperature minus Diff 2.5ºF
the heater band. This becomes the heater iv. THEN: at 91.0ºF Low Level turns on
Happy Zone. with temporary support from High Level
e. Cool Down Factor, %: If actual and Ignition and turns off at 92.0ºF. The
temperature is above the Happy Zone, the High Level also turns on at 89.5ºF,and
temperature must come this fraction of the turns off at 90.5ºF
difference towards the Happy Zone within c. Radiant Ignition Time (seconds): length of
one increase level delay, or the Platinum time high level radiant heater and radiant
Plus will increase ventilation level to the ignition relay stays on to help ignite low level
next level. radiant heater.
f. Cool Down Fast Response: if 3. Ventilation Levels
temperature drops faster than this number a. Maximum Ventilation Levels: enter the last
of degrees per minute, the Platinum Plus ventilation level programmed. You need not
decreases ventilation one level even if use all 30 available levels.
temperature is above the happy zone. The b. First Tunnel Level: enter the first tunnel
controller anticipates that at this rate of level number. Tunnel levels are marked with
temperature decrease, it will likely a T in the ventilation level menu, and with
overshoot the happy zone. distinctive color on the PC screen in the
g. Non Brood Area Differential From PlatiNet communication software. Note that
Target: this parameter sets temperatures differential temperatures at each level in the
for heaters that are not part of the active ventilation table are relative to the target
growing zone. You can use this to preheat temperature when not in tunnel, and relative
or set temperatures in these areas. The to the tunnel temperature in tunnel.
temperatures will be this differential c. Maximum Fans on Switch To Tunnel: this
below the target temperature. is the maximum number of tunnel fans
2. Radiant Heaters allowed to run during the switch into tunnel
a. Radiant Low, Differential From Heat: ventilation.
this parameter adjusts the on and off d. Tunnel Exit Differential Below Tunnel: the
temperatures of all radiant heaters relative controller enters tunnel at the tunnel
to the Heat Temperature Curve. If it is temperature specified in Control,
zero, the low level radiant heaters operate Temperature Curve. It cannot exit tunnel until
identical to the usual heaters. To make the this amount below that temperature. This
differential negative, press the +/- key differential must be positive, and is subtracted
after entering the quantity. from the tunnel temperature.
b. Radiant High, Differential Below Low e. Tunnel Exit Outside Temperature
Radiant Heater Set Point: the high level Differential Above Tunnel: The controller
radiant heaters initially turn on together can not exit tunnel until outside temperature
with the low level radiant heaters and the is cooler than this temperature. To disable this
corresponding ignition relays to ensure feature, enter a large value and press the +/-
proper ignition, irrespective of other key to change the differential to a large
temperature settings. However, if negative number.
temperature is low, the high level radiant f. Increase Level Delay Time: this is the
heaters turn on again this amount below normal minimum length of time the Platinum
the low level heaters and continue to Plus waits before increasing ventilation levels
operate for the Heater Temperature Band once the temperature is above the Happy
or heater Happy Zone. Using Heater, Low Zone. If the temperature returns to the Happy
Level Radiant and High Level Radiant Zone, or satisfies the Cool Down Factor in
outputs you can have up to three different Control, Temperature Curve, Help | Set, the
levels of heat in each zone. Example ventilation level does not increase.
Calculations: g. Decrease Level Delay Time: this is the
normal minimum length of time to wait before
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decreasing ventilation levels once the f. Emergency Static Pressure Delay
temperature is below the Happy Zone. (seconds): length of time to wait for a high
h. Fan Cycle Time (seconds, 0 sets manual pressure above the high alarm setting before
entry for off time): enter the default cycle entering emergency pressure operation. In
time you wish for the cycle timer on all this event the controller opens all known air
lines of the ventilation table. Factory sources to provide air. This situation typically
default is five minutes (300 seconds). If occurs when there is an equipment failure
you set this to 0, the controller provides an preventing the usual air sources from
OFF column in place of the variable speed functioning. An emergency pressure event
column, so you can set independent ON latches the controller until the operator
and OFF times on each ventilation level. performs an Alarm Reset in the Management
The variable speed settings are retained in Menu. All devices continue to operate at their
memory in this case. temperature settings except for those that
i. Tunnel Exit Delay (minutes): this is the allow air to enter the facility.
minimum length of time to wait to exit g. Curtain Position in Emergency Pressure,
tunnel after reaching the exit conditions. %: for many users the default 100% open is
4. Static Pressure satisfactory. However, in cold climates with
a. Wind Gust Delay Time (sec): length of young birds, it may be necessary to prevent
time to delay before making pressure total opening of curtains in the event of a side
adjustments to unexpected pressure vent failure producing high pressure. The
changes. Note that the Platinum Plus uses curtains (tunnel and natural curtains) open
zero delay when its actions result in this amount in an emergency pressure event.
pressure changes. h. Low Pressure Alarm Minimum Level
b. Pressure During Tunnel (N-0/Y-1): during minimum ventilation: low pressure
select whether to use the tunnel pressure alarms are ignored when the ventilation level
settings, or to simply open the tunnel is below this setting. Note that the Platinum
curtain without regard to pressure. Plus accounts for no pressure periods during
c. Transitional Tunnel (N/0/Y-1): select cycling fans, so it is normally not necessary
whether to supplement side ventilation to set this parameter.
pressure control with the tunnel inlet i. Low Pressure Alarm Minimum Level
curtain in the event target pressure cannot during tunnel ventilation: low pressure
be reached with the side vents already at alarms are ignored when the ventilation level
100% open. In some cases, the maximum is below this setting and the control is in
number of fans in cross ventilation tunnel ventilation.
exceeds the capacity of the side vents to j. Time To Produce Pressure: Enter the length
open enough to obtain target static of time to reach target pressure when
pressure. If this option is yes, then the minimum ventilation fans cycle on. The
Platinum Plus opens the tunnel curtain default of 10 seconds is satisfactory in most
enough to meet the target pressure. cases, but some buildings take longer to reach
d. Incoming Air Low Temperature: this is target pressure. If the automatic inlet advance
the temperature below which the Platinum fails to function, try increasing this parameter
Plus maintains the Pressure At Low Temp to 20 seconds.
pressure setting in Control, Pressure for k. Cool Pad:
side or minimum ventilation. At The evaporative cooling relay options include
temperatures between this temperature ‘Cool #’, ‘Cool Pad #’ and ‘Fogger #’. The
and the Incoming Air High Temp, the Cool and Cool Pad options share the band
controller interpolates values. The outside parameters. The Flush parameters apply only
temperature, as defined in Install | to Cool Pad # relays, not to Cool # relays.
Temperature Definition is the incoming l. Temperature Band: on/off differential or
air low temperature. Happy Zone with respect to temperature for
e. Incoming Air High Temperature: this is the the ‘Cool #’ and ‘Cool Pad #’ relays. These
temperature above which the Platinum Plus normally control the water pump for the cool
maintains the Pressure At High Temp cells.
pressure setting. The outside temperature, as m. Humidity Band: on/off differential or
defined in Install | Temperature Definition is Happy Zone with respect to inside
the incoming air low temperature.
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humidity for the ‘Cool #’ and ‘Cool Pad temperature or the outside temperature to
#’ relays. determine when to use the soft minimum.
n. Flush Cool Pad At: time in 24 hour or 8. Curtains
military format at which to start a. Number of Stages for Calibration: the
continuous application of water to the maximum number of conventional or natural
cool cells in order clean them of debris. curtain adjustments or movements before a
o. Cool Pad Flush Duration (minutes): mandatory visit to the nearest extreme (0% or
length of time in minutes that the cool 100%, whichever is closer) in order to ensure
relays operate continuously in order to accuracy of the position counters. A value of
flush debris from the cool cells. 99 disables curtain calibration. In the event
p. Minimum Level To Enable Operation: that more than one curtain requires calibration
minimum ventilation level to operate the simultaneously, the Platinum Plus calibrates
cool cells. This applies to normal them one at a time in turn.
operation of the Cool # and Cool Pad # b. Stop Fans on Curtain Movement, total %:
relays, but not to the flush functions. sets the curtain opening up to which fans will
5. Foggers stop temporarily when any curtain moves.
Foggers are normally installed within the The term ‘total %’ means that the sum of all
building and cool pads outside. The conventional curtain openings used plus the
Platinum Plus provides independent settings tunnel curtain if used must total this amount.
for the foggers. For example, 3 curtains at 20% each totals to
a. Temperature Band: on/off differential or 60%, as does 2 curtains at 0% and one at
Happy Zone with respect to temperature 60%. If you have a solid style tunnel house
for the fogger relays. These normally and don’t use conventional curtains, simply
control the water pump for the cool cells. put in the percentage you want the tunnel
b. Humidity Band: on/off differential or curtain open before the fans run. This
Happy Zone with respect to inside parameter principally allows curtains that
humidity for the fogger relays. would otherwise stick because of static air
c. Minimum Level To Enable Operation: pressure, to open without fans running to a
minimum ventilation level to operate the point at which they no longer stick to the wire
fogger relays. mesh.
d. Manimum Level To Enable Operation: 9. Light
maximum ventilation level to operate the a. Sunrise Time (minutes): This sets the length
fogger relays. of time to move to a new intensity setting on
6. Humidity Treatment an optional light dimmer starting with the
a.
Humidity Band: on/off differential or programmed Start time (see Control Menu |
Happy Zone with respect to inside Light).
humidity for humidity treatment b. Sunset Time (minutes): sets the length of
b. Humidity Treatment Below Heat: time to move to a previous setting or to off, so
choose whether ventilation level increase that the destination intensity is reached at the
for humidity treatment is permitted if programmed End time (see Control Menu |
average temperature is below the heat Light). This ensures that the end point is
setting. reached coincident with any light relays
7. Soft Minimum/Maximum Level: turning off on the same setting.
Some producers prefer to set multiple c. Minimum Analog Voltage: calibrates the
minimum levels depending on outside zero light intensity control voltage
temperature conditions. The Platinum Plus d. Maximum Analog Voltage: calibrates the
offers low and high temperature set points, 100% light intensity control voltage.
and interpolates minimum ventilation levels e. Analog Output Channel: the optional analog
between these set points. output card has eight channels. You can
a. Differential Below Heat For Soft assign the light dimmer control to any of the
Minimum: temperature below the heat set first seven channels. The eighth channel is
temperature at which to enforce low reserved for variable speed fan control.
temperature minimum ventilation level. 10. Feed
b. Temperature Choice for Soft Minimum: a. Select the active bin for the feed monitor
choice whether to use the current inside digital input function.
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b. Total Feed Bin 1: this parameter alarms are available in the Management
maintains the feed count for Silo 1. You Menu.
can adjust this parameter for reclaim or
any time you need to correct the Control Menu
inventory. This parameter adjusts
automatically if load cells are connected Temperature and Timer Settings,
under the silos. Standard Mode
c. Total Feed Bin 2: same as above, except 1. Temperature and Timer Settings: Set On and
for Bin 2. Off temperatures for all temperature controlled
11. Emergency Setting: the emergency devices in this menu. Also assign an auxiliary
settings apply to optional emergency cards. timer or the Minimum Ventilation timer as
These cards are battery backed, and operate desired.
as standard switch and relay cards during 2. The temperature curve set in Temperature and
normal operation. In the event of an Humidity below normally controls the Set
emergency, they continue to operate temperature. If the curve is on, you will not be
according to their settings, on backup able to adjust the Set temperature itself in the
battery if power has failed. Other emergency Temperature and Timer Settings Menu. If you
settings appear in the Management Menu if turn the temperature curve off in Control Mode
an emergency card is installed. (last menu in Control), you will have access to
a. Differential Above Target for the Set temperature. Use this feature to
Emergency: this parameter sets the temporarily adjust temperature away from the
temperature above the Set temperature at curve, for example, if you need to temporarily
which the emergency card takes over keep the birds warmer than usual after
operation of its equipment. The vaccination.
emergency card has its own temperature Help | Set Parameters
sensor. 1. Temp & Timer Settings
b. Differential Below Target for a. Minimum Tunnel Fans On: The Platinum
Emergency: this parameter sets the Plus refuses to enter tunnel if there are not
temperature below the Set temperature at enough tunnel fans available. It may override
which the emergency card takes over individual fan settings in order to operate the
operation of its equipment. minimum number of tunnel fans when in
c. Min Vent On Time Day 1: the tunnel mode
emergency card is aware of growth day b. Tunnel Exit Delay (Minutes): the Platinum
information, and in the event it takes over Plus waits for this time after satisfying tunnel
operation, it will run timer fans according exit conditions..
to its own minimum ventilation timer c. Non-Brood Area Diff From Target: heaters
settings. Set the run time for 1 day old in areas other than the current active area
birds in this parameter. The card (such as in the grow end of a two grow area
calculates run times between days 1 and house during brood 1) operate by this
21 by interpolating. temperature setting. The differential can be
d. Min Vent Off Time Day 1: set the off positive or negative (press the +/- key after
time for minimum ventilation cycle timer entering the differential value).
during emergency for growth day 1. 2. Stir Fans
e. Min Vent On Time Day 21: set the on a. Minimum Ventilation Cycle Offset: the stir
time for minimum ventilation for three fans operate with offset from the termination
week birds. of the minimum ventilation timer fans. If the
f. Delay Time to Start Fans (seconds): offset is 0, the stir fans turn on when the
upon taking on emergency operation, the minimum ventilation fans turn off.
card waits this long before running fans. b. Operate Duration (sec): the stir fans operate
The delay gives air inlet devices time to for this length of time.
preposition. c. Set Function (Stop-0/Cont-1): If you choose
the Stop option, then the stir fans will cease to
13. Alarm Setting
operate at their ON temperature. If the option
a. Advanced Alarms (N-0/Y-1): select whether
is Continuous, then the stir fans run
advanced alarms are enabled or disabled. The
continuously above their ON temperature,
and cycle below that.
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3. Radiant Heaters settings frequently to accommodate air
a. Radiant Heater High Diff: In Standard conditions on a frequent basis.
Mode, low level radiant heaters operate 4. Assign the minimum ventilation timer to
according to their on and off settings particular fans in the Temperature and Timer
specified in the Control Menu | Settings Menu. These fans will run according to
Temperature and Timer Settings just as do the timer when they are below their ON setting.
the normal heaters. However, the high (and according to the ventilation mode selection
level radiant heaters operate at a marks in Install, Relay Layout)
differential temperature from the
corresponding low level heater. That is,
they turn on and off the specified number
of degrees below the corresponding low
level heater settings.
b. Radiant Ignition Time (sec): some
radiant heaters require a separate ignition
control. When turning a radiant heater on,
both the low, high and ignition relays
operate in unison for this length of time to
ensure proper ignition. After this time the
ignition turns off, and the both the low
and high level relays operate according to
their temperature settings.
Temperature and Humidity, Standard
Mode
1. Enter Set temperatures by growth day for up
to 10 growth days. The Platinum Plus
interpolates between the dates you enter.
2. If you start with a growth day greater than 1,
the 1st day entered applies until then.
3. The last date entered applies after that.
4. Humidity settings are for future use.
5. Enter Low and High alarm temperatures for
the same growth dates. These are alarm
settings for average temperature.
6. The Global Alarm Delay in Alarm Settings
applies to the low and high average
temperature alarms.
7. To set individual zone temperatures go to
the Management Menu | Alarm Settings.
There you can also set the maximum
acceptance range for temperature sensors.
Minimum Ventilation Timer,
Standard Mode
1. This menu provides up to 10 minimum
ventilation timer settings by growth day.
2. If natural ventilation is enabled, it will also
display curtain minimum and maximum
positions. The curtain minimum position is
where the curtains go to on initial entry into
natural ventilation. The maximum opening
is the most they will open in natural
ventilation.
3. Experienced producers often program only the
1st line in this menu, since they change the
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Timer Settings, Standard Mode the Heat temperature minus the heater band.
There are four auxiliary timers available. This becomes the heater Happy Zone.
You can assign these to devices such as foggers and c. Cool Down Factor, %: If actual temperature
cool pads in the Temperature & Timer Settings is above the Happy Zone, the temperature
Menu. must come this fraction of the difference
Devices assigned a timer run according to towards the Happy Zone within one increase
the timer when temperatures are above the device level delay, or the Platinum Plus will increase
ON temperature, and are off below the OFF ventilation level to the next level.
temperature setting. d. Cool Down Fast Response: if temperature
Temperature Curve, Precision Mode drops faster than this number of degrees per
Temperature settings in precision mode include minute, the Platinum Plus decreases
separate settings for Target, Heat and Tunnel as well ventilation one level even if temperature is
as Low and High temperature alarms. In contrast to above the happy zone. The controller
standard mode where the Set temperature is anticipates that at this rate of temperature
technically only a reference temperature, in decrease it will likely overshoot the happy
precision mode the Platinum Plus strives to maintain zone.
target temperature. The target temperature is e. Non Brood Area Differential From Target:
modified by differentials in the ventilation levels this parameter sets temperatures for heaters
when desired to account for wind chill for example. that are not part of the active growing zone.
The controller enters tunnel ventilation at the tunnel You can use this to preheat or set
temperature. temperatures in these areas. The temperatures
1. Enter the relevant growth day in the first will be this differential below the target
column for each line. If you start with growth temperature.
day greater than 1, that temperature applies to f. Radiant Low, Differential From Heat: this
all days up to it. The last growth day entered parameter sets the amount the low level
carries forward indefinitely. Between growth radiant heaters from the Heat . Once they
day settings, the Platinum Plus interpolates if turn on, they continue running until the
Temperature Curve is set to ON in Control, temperature rises to the Heat temperature
Control Mode. PLUS this differential. The low level radiant
2. Enter the target temperature, the heat heaters turn ON at the ‘Heater Temperature
temperature and the tunnel entry temperature. Band’ below this. To make the differential
The heat temperature must be less than or equal negative, press the +/- key after entering the
to the target temperature, and the tunnel entry quantity.
temperature must be equal to or above the target g. Radiant High, Differential Below Low
temperature. Radiant Heater Set Point: the high level
3. Enter low and high alarm temperatures. The low radiant heaters initially turn on together with
alarm temperature must be less than or equal to the low level radiant heaters and the
target, and the high alarm temperature must be corresponding ignition relays to ensure proper
greater than or equal to target temperature. ignition, irrespective of other temperature
4. Help | Set Parameters settings. However, if temperature is low, the
a. Target Temperature Band: this parameter high level radiant heaters turn on again this
sets the Happy Zone for the ventilation levels. amount below the low level heaters and
You set the Target Temperature in Control continue to operate until the on point plus the
Menu | Temperature Curve, but the Platinum Heater Temperature Band or heater Happy
Plus regards any temperature between the Zone. Example Calculations:
target temperature plus the target temperature i. Heat Temperature from Temperature
band to be an ideal temperature. The Platinum Curve: 90.0ºF
plus increases levels when the temperature is ii. Heater Temperature Band or Happy
above the Happy Zone, and decreases levels Zone: 1.0ºF
when the temperature is below the Happy iii. Radiant Low Diff 2.0ºF, Radiant High
Zone according to the delay times. Diff 2.5ºF
b. Heater Temperature Band: heaters actually iv. THEN: at 91.0ºF Low Level turns on
turn off at the heat temperature specified in with temporary support from High Level
Control, Temperature Curve, and turn on at and Ignition and turns off at 92.0ºF. The
high Level turns on at 89.5ºF,and turns
off at 90.5ºF
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h. Radiant Ignition Time (seconds): length of Humidity, Precision Mode
time high level radiant heater and radiant Up to 20 humidity treatment levels are available
ignition relay stays on to help ignite low in precision mode. You can set several treatments
level radiant heater. for a particular growth day at various humidity
Minimum/Maximum Level, Precision levels. The Platinum Plus sorts the table in order of
Mode growth day, then humidity level when you exit from
The Minimum/Maximum Level menu sets the menu. The highest humidity setting less than
the current absolute minimum and maximum actual humidity applies. The controller waits the
ventilation levels available to the Platinum Plus. applicable ‘Interval’ that you set in minutes, and
You have three minimum maximum level increases ventilation one level for at least the length
choices: of time specified in ‘Duration.’ The usual level
1. Min/Max by Growth Day increase/decrease rules apply once outside of the
2. Min/Max by Time of Day, and duration during which humidity treatment occurs.
3. Soft Min/Max which provides one minimum There are two Help | Set parameters:
level at low temperature you can set, and a 1. Humidity Band: this is the usual on/off
second minimum level that you can set at a differential or Happy Zone with respect to
warmer temperature. Between the two inside humidity.
temperatures, the Platinum Plus interpolates 2. Humidity Treatment Below Heat: the
the minimum level if the outside increased ventilation resulting from humidity
temperature sensor is selected. If the inside treatment may cause temperatures below target,
temperature is selected, then the Platinum or even lower. Select whether humidity
Plus interpolates levels while decreasing treatment may continue if average temperature
ventilation levels, but remains at the lowest goes below the heat setting.
level reached while temperature increases Cool Pad
until reaching the heat temperature. At this The Cool Pad setting provides 20 lines to
point the active minimum level because the program the water control for the cool pads.
upper minimum level. 1. Program applicable growth days in column 1.
To select the type of minimum/maximum You can set several lines for a particular growth
level table, go to Control, Control Mode, choose day. They will sort into growth day order when
Min. Max. Level Control and press Enter to pop you exit the menu. Higher growth days will
up the selection list. supersede earlier growth day settings when the
If you have selected the soft minimum, the growth day arrives. The settings then apply until
Platinum Plus provides two Help | Set the next growth day setting, so you need not set
parameters: each growth day.
1. Differential Below Heat for Soft 2. Set the start time that applies to a particular line,
Minimum: the temperature below heat at and the end time in their columns. The time is
which to use the cold or low temperature in Military or 24 Hour format, so afternoon
minimum. times will have the hours equal to 13 or greater.
2. Temperature Choice for Soft Minimum: 3. Enter the relative differential temperature from
Select either the inside temperature or the your Tunnel On setting in Temperature and
outside temperature to govern the soft Timer Settings. It is possible to enter a negative
minimum. If you choose the outside differential by pressing the +/- key after
temperature, the Platinum Plus interpolates entering the number of degrees under Tunnel
the minimum level according to this Differential.
temperature and changes level according to 4. Enter the To Humidity setting. This is the
the usual rules. However, if you choose maximum humidity at which that line will
inside temperature to govern the minimum apply.
level, it operates by the usual rules while 5. Enter On seconds. The Cool outputs will not
temperature is decreasing, but then remains operate at all if there is nothing in the On
at the lowest level reached until the setting, so it is mandatory to change it to a value
temperature climbs back to the heat other than 0.
temperature (when the heaters turn off). At 6. Enter the Off seconds if you wish to have the
this point, the minimum level again becomes cool system cycle on and off. This is optional
the higher soft minimum to provide an according to your needs.
increase in air flow.
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7. To delete a line, simply set the day to 0. 5. Enter On seconds. The Cool outputs will not
When you exit the menu, that line will operate at all if there is nothing in the On
delete and subsequent lines move up. setting, so it is mandatory to change it to a value
8. To add a new line in the middle of a table, other than 0.
simply add it at the end. When you exit the 6. Enter the Off seconds if you wish to have the
menu, it will sort into its correct spot. cool system cycle on and off. This is optional
Help | Set Parameters according to your needs.
1. Temperature Band: the on/off differential 7. To delete a line, simply set the day to 0. When
or Happy Zone with respect to temperature. you exit the menu, that line will delete and
2. Humidity Band: the on/off differential or subsequent lines move up.
Happy Zone with respect to humidity. 8. To add a new line in the middle of a table,
3. Flush Cool Pad At: time setting in 24 hour simply add it at the end. When you exit the
format at which to begin cool cell flush. menu, it will sort into its correct spot.
This provides a means to wash contaminants Help | Set Parameters
out of the cool cells periodically. 1. Temperature Band: the on/off differential or
4. Cool Pad Flush Duration (minutes): Happy Zone with respect to temperature.
length of time in minutes for which the flush 2. Humidity Band: the on/off differential or
is to continue. Happy Zone with respect to humidity.
5. Precision Mode Only: Minimum Level to 3. Minimum Level to Enable Operation: the
Enable Operation: the cool pad # and cool # foggers will not operate below this minimum
will not operate at ventilation levels below ventilation level.
this minimum, even if other conditions are 4. Maximum Level to Enable Operation: the
satisfied. foggers will not operate at ventilation levels
Foggers, Precision Mode higher than this maximum level.
The Fogger settings provide 20 lines to program Stir Fan, Precision Mode
inside the house foggers, similar to the Cool Pad Select one of five available programs, labeled A
menu. The primary difference is that the through E by applying check marks using the +/-
differential temperatures are relative to Target key for each stir fan. Programs currently ON are
rather than to Tunnel, and there is no flush marked by a dark box at the bottom of this screen.
capability. However, there is a maximum Set the program parameters by selecting Help | Set:
ventilation level parameter not available in the 1. Program A (for minimum ventilation): this
Cool Pad menu. program is primarily intended to assist with
1. Program applicable growth days in column minimum ventilation by turning on the stir fans
1. You can set several lines for a particular with a specific relation to the cycle timers set in
growth day. They will sort into growth day the ventilation table.
order when you exit the menu. Higher a. Operate After End Of Cycle: select whether
growth days will supersede earlier growth the delay to start Program A stir fans is
day settings when the growth day arrives. measured from the ON edge of the ventilation
The settings then apply until the next growth table cycle timer, or from the OFF edge. The
day setting, so you need not set each growth cycle timer of the current ventilation level is
day. the reference.
2. Set the start time that applies to a particular b. Delay for Operation: set the delay in
line, and the end time in their columns. The seconds from the chosen edge. To make the
time is in Military or 24 Hour format, so delay negative, press the +/- key after
afternoon times will have the hours equal to entering the seconds.
13 or greater. c. Time for Operation: set the program A
3. Enter the relative differential temperature operation time in seconds.
from your Target setting in Temperature d. From Level: minimum level to operate
Curve. It is possible to enter a negative program A.
differential by pressing the +/- key after e. To Level: maximum level to operate program
entering the number of degrees under A.
Tunnel Differential. f. From Time: earliest time to allow stir fan
4. Enter the To Humidity setting. This is the operation by program A (24 hour or military
maximum humidity at which that line will time format applies).
apply.
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g. To Time: latest time to allow stir fan b. Cycle Off Time: stir fans Program D or E
operation by program A (24 hour or respectively, cycle timer off time.
military format applies). c. From Level: minimum level to operate
2. Program B operates on a temperature program D or E respectively.
difference between two different sensors. It d. To Level: maximum level to operate program
can even out house temperatures if there are D or E respectively.
colder and warmer regions. e. From Time: earliest time to allow stir fan
a. Temperature Differential to Operate: operation by program D or E respectively (24
this is the temperature difference between hour or military time format applies).
the two selected temperature sensors at f. To Time: latest time to allow stir fan
which stir fans on Program B operate. operation by program D or E, respectively (24
b. Differential Between Sensor Number: hour or military format applies).
select the first sensor to be used to Light
measure the temperature difference. Enter your light program in this menu. It has 50
c. Differential Between Sensor Number: lines and can accommodate very sophisticated light
select the second sensor to be used to programs.
measure the temperature difference. If you simply want the lights on all the time,
d. Cycle On Time: stir fans Program B, just enter a 1 in the Day column (for growth day 1)
cycle timer on time. of the first line, and leave everything else blank.
e. Cycle Off Time: stir fans Program B, Otherwise, to program more settings:
cycle timer off time. 1. Enter growth day that applies to the particular
f. From Level: minimum level to operate line. You can reuse the growth day on several
program B. lines if you wish to have several on and off
g. To Level: maximum level to operate times per day.
program B. 2. The Start time is the time that the sunrise for the
h. From Time: earliest time to allow stir fan light dimmer starts and also the time that relays
operation by program B (24 hour or programmed for lights turn on.
military time format applies). 3. The End time is the time that the sunset for the
i. To Time: latest time to allow stir fan light dimmer ends. The Platinum Plus calculates
operation by program B (24 hour or backwards from the time you entered to find the
military format applies). start of the sunset. The light relays turn off at
3. Program C is normally used to run stir fans this time.
that recapture heat from the ceiling. 4. If you have a light dimmer connected, enter the
a. Differential Below Target to Operate: target light settings in %. You may need to use
temperature below target temperature at a light meter to determine the light levels that
which these fans can operate. You can correspond to these settings.
enter a negative temperature by pressing 5. The light relay code can be reused and is 107
the +/- key after entering the number. Light.
b. Cycle On Time: stir fans Program D or E Help | Set Parameters
respectively, cycle timer on time, 1. Sunrise Time (minutes): the length of time in
c. Cycle Off Time: stir fans Program D or E minutes the sunrise effect takes to move from
respectively, cycle timer off time. the present setting to the target setting.
d. From Level: minimum level to operate 2. Sunset Time (minutes): the length of time in
program C stir fans. minutes the sunset effect takes to move from the
e. To Level: maximum level to operate present setting to the previous setting, or to off.
program C stir fans. 3. Minimum Analog Voltage: a calibration
f. From Time: earliest time to allow stir fan quantity to set the zero % point for the light
operation by program C (24 hour or dimmer control voltage.
military time applies). 4. Maximum Analog Voltage: a calibration
g. To Time: latest time to allow stir fan quantity to set the 100% point for the light
operation by program C (24 hour or dimmer control voltage.
military time applies). 5. Analog Output Channel: the particular
4. Programs D and E are general purpose with channel of the analog output card being used to
identical parameters. control the slave light dimmer. Acceptable
a. Cycle on Time: stir fans Program D or E channels are 1 through 7. Channel 8 is reserved
respectively, cycle timer on time. for variable speed fan use.
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Feed 1. Low Pressure Setting: enter the minimum
The Platinum Plus feed clock pressure setting for minimum ventilation and
corresponds in capability to the light dimmer. for tunnel ventilation. The control will close the
You can enter up to 50 feeding times according appropriate device to increase pressure when
to growth days, and use the same growth day pressure is below this setting.
several times to program multiple feeding times 2. High Pressure Setting: enter the maximum
per day. pressure setting for minimum ventilation and
Program the feed clock just as you for tunnel ventilation. The control will open the
would the Light clock. To simply turn the feed appropriate device when pressure is above this
on, enter a ‘1’ in the growth day of the first line, setting.
and leave the rest blank. 3. Low Pressure Alarm: enter the minimum
You can set feed monitoring and feed pressure for both minimum ventilation and
overrun alarms using the Digital Inputs in the tunnel ventilation. The controller takes into
Install Menu, and relevant alarms in the account periods when the fans cycle off to
Management Menu | Alarm Settings. prevent nuisance alarms. This parameter
The Feed relay codes are 106 Feeder, provides an indication of actual air flow in the
108 Auger 1 and 109 Auger 2. There is no building, and is particularly useful during high
difference in function between the three codes temperature periods when the high temperature
for control purposes. The names provide you a alarm provides minimal service.
method of distinguishing the lines for your own 4. High Pressure Alarm: enter the maximum
naming convenience only and can be reused on pressure allowed for both minimum ventilation
several switches/relays. and tunnel ventilation. If the pressure remains
Extra Systems above this for the Emergence Pressure delay,
The Platinum Plus provides four extra the control will enter Emergency Pressure
systems, or generic control programs. Relay operation and open all known air sources. See
codes for the extra systems are 98 Ex. System 1 the Help | Set parameters below.
through 101 Ex. System 4. They cannot be Help | Set Parameters
reused, so to duplicate extra systems on several 1. Wind Gust Delay Time (sec): The Platinum
relays you need to use the ‘same as #’ functions Plus waits this length of time to respond to
starting at 123 As Relay # 1 in relay layout. unexpected pressure changes. Changes
1. Each extra system as a Start Time, which is occurring coincident with fan operations do not
when it may turn on (if the other parameters incur a delay; in such cases the Platinum Plus
allow it to). anticipates the pressure change and pre-adjusts
2. The End time is when that system must turn inlet openings.
off. 2. Pressure During Tunnel (N-0/Y-1): select
3. From Temp: the system may be on only whether to use the tunnel pressure settings, or to
above this temperature setting according to simply open the tunnel curtain without regard to
its sensor selection. pressure.
4. To Temp: the system maybe on only below 3. Transitional Tunnel (N/0/Y-1): select whether
this temperature setting according to its to supplement side ventilation pressure control
sensor selection. with the tunnel inlet curtain in the event target
5. From Humidity: the system may be on only pressure cannot be reached with the side vents
above this humidity according to the inside already at 100% open. In some cases, the
humidity. maximum number of fans in cross ventilation
6. To Humidity: the system may be on only exceeds the capacity of the side vents to open
below this humidity according to the inside enough to obtain target static pressure. If this
humidity. option is yes, then the Platinum Plus opens the
7. The On seconds must not be 0, or the system tunnel curtain enough to meet the target
will not operate. If there is a setting in the pressure.
Off seconds this is the on cycle time. 4. Minimum Ventilation Using Inlet or Tunnel
8. Off seconds may be used to cause the extra Curtain: some producers do not have side
system to cycle. inlets for pressure control during minimum
ventilation. They can optionally use the tunnel
Pressure, Standard Mode inlet curtain for the same purpose.
Enter Minimum Ventilation (or side vent) 5. Emergency Pressure Delay (seconds): length
pressure settings and tunnel pressure settings. of time to wait for a high pressure above the
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high alarm setting before entering emergency parameters, and the Pressure at High Temperature
pressure operation. In this event the controller setting above the Incoming Air High Temperature
opens all known air sources to provide air. This setting. Between the two temperatures, it
situation typically occurs when there is an interpolates the target pressure setting.
equipment failure preventing the usual air Minimum Vent PressureSettings:
sources from functioning. An emergency 2. Pressure At Low Temp: enter the low
pressure event latches the controller until the temperature target pressure (usually a higher
operator performs an Alarm Reset in the pressure).
Management Menu. All devices continue to 3. Pressure At High Temp: enter the high
operate at their temperature settings except for temperature pressure (usually a lower pressure).
those that allow air to enter the facility. 4. Low Alarm: enter the low alarm pressure. The
6. Curtain Position in Emergency Pressure: Platinum Plus accounts for low pressure periods
for many users the default 100% open is due to fans turning off during minimum
satisfactory. However, in cold climates with ventilation fans cycling on and off. The global
young birds, it may be necessary to prevent alarm delay (see Management, Alarm Setting)
total opening of curtains in the event of a is the length of time the controller waits to
side vent failure producing high pressure. signal a low pressure alarm.
The curtains (tunnel and natural curtains) 5. High Alarm: enter the high alarm pressure. If
open this amount in an emergency pressure the controller senses a pressure over the high
event. pressure setting for longer than the ‘Emergency
7. Minimum Tunnel Curtain Level (%): if Pressure Delay’ under Help Set, it switches to
pressure during tunnel is selected, this is the emergency pressure ventilation mode.
minimum that the tunnel curtain will open 6. Band: this is the ‘Happy Zone’ for minimum
on entering tunnel ventilation without regard ventilation static pressure. It centers
to pressure. High pressure will induce symmetrically around the target pressure, and
further opening of the tunnel curtain. If no sets the total width of the acceptable pressure
pressure during tunnel is chosen, this zone in minimum ventilation.
parameter sets the actual curtain position in Tunnel Pressure Settings
tunnel ventilation. It will not open further in 1. Target Pressure: this is the pressure setting for
this case. use in tunnel, if enabled in Help | Set
8. Minimum Tunnel Curtain Level to Start parameters.
Fans: during tunnel curtain movement, the 2. Low Alarm: enter the low alarm pressure. The
Platinum Plus turns off all exhaust and Platinum Plus accounts for low pressure periods
tunnel fans until the curtain reaches this due to fans turning off during minimum
position. This feature alleviates problems ventilation fans cycling on and off. The global
with tunnel curtains sticking under static alarm delay (see Management, Alarm Setting)
pressure. is the length of time the controller waits to
9. Vent Motor Slow/Fast: enter 1 for fast if signal a low pressure alarm.
your side inlets fully open or close in less 3. High Alarm: enter the high alarm pressure. If
than 60 seconds. If they take longer than the controller senses a pressure over the high
this, select the slow option. pressure setting for longer than the ‘Emergency
10. Time to Produce Pressure (seconds). Enter Pressure Delay’ under Help Set, it switches to
the length of time to reach target pressure emergency pressure ventilation mode
when minimum ventilation fans cycle on. 4. Band: this is the ‘Happy Zone’ for minimum
The default of 10 seconds is satisfactory in ventilation static pressure. It centers
most cases, but some buildings take longer symmetrically around the target pressure, and
to reach target pressure. If the automatic sets the total width of the acceptable pressure
inlet advance fails to function, try increasing zone in minimum ventilation.
this parameter to 20 seconds. Help | Set Parameters
Pressure, Precision Mode a. Wind Gust Delay Time (sec): length of time
Precision mode pressure settings provide a ramping to delay before making pressure adjustments
feature for side or minimum ventilation. If you have to unexpected pressure changes. Note that the
outside sensors selected to determine incoming air Platinum Plus uses zero delay when its
temperature, the Platinum Plus will use the Pressure actions result in pressure changes.
at Low Temperature setting below the Incoming Air b. Pressure During Tunnel (N-0/Y-1): select
Low Temperature setting in the Help | Set whether to use the tunnel pressure settings, or
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to simply open the tunnel curtain without is below this setting. Note that the Platinum
regard to pressure. Plus accounts for no pressure periods during
c. Transitional Tunnel (N/0/Y-1): select cycling fans, so it is normally not necessary
whether to supplement side ventilation to set this parameter.
pressure control with the tunnel inlet i. Low Pressure Alarm Minimum Level
curtain in the event target pressure cannot during tunnel ventilation: low pressure
be reached with the side vents already at alarms are ignored when the ventilation level
100% open. In some cases, the maximum is below this setting and the control is in
number of fans in cross ventilation tunnel ventilation.
exceeds the capacity of the side vents to j. Time To Produce Pressure: Enter the length
open enough to obtain target static of time to reach target pressure when
pressure. If this option is yes, then the minimum ventilation fans cycle on. The
Platinum Plus opens the tunnel curtain default of 10 seconds is satisfactory in most
enough to meet the target pressure. cases, but some buildings take longer to reach
d. Incoming Air Low Temperature: this is target pressure. If the automatic inlet advance
the temperature below which the Platinum fails to function, try increasing this parameter
Plus maintains the Pressure at Low Temp to 20 seconds.
pressure setting in Control, Pressure for
side or minimum ventilation. At
temperatures between this temperature
and the Incoming Air High Temp, the
controller interpolates values. The outside
temperature, as defined in Install,
Temperature Definition is the incoming
air low temperature.
e. Incoming Air High Temperature: this is
the temperature above which the Platinum
Plus maintains the Pressure at High Temp
pressure setting.
f. Emergency Pressure Delay (seconds):
length of time to wait for a high pressure
above the high alarm setting before
entering emergency pressure operation. In
this event the controller opens all known
air sources to provide air. This situation
typically occurs when there is an
equipment failure preventing the usual air
sources from functioning. An emergency
pressure event latches the controller until
the operator performs an Alarm Reset in
the Management Menu. All devices
continue to operate at their temperature
settings except for those that allow air to
enter the facility.
g. Curtain Position in Emergency
Pressure, %: for many users the default
100% open is satisfactory. However, in
cold climates with young birds, it may be
necessary to prevent total opening of
curtains in the event of a side vent failure
producing high pressure. The curtains
(tunnel and natural curtains) open this
amount in an emergency pressure event.
h. Low Pressure Alarm Minimum Level
during minimum ventilation: low pressure
alarms are ignored when the ventilation level
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Control Mode, Standard Mode If you have installed load cells and
1. House Mode: select whether the present connected feed bin scales to your Platinum Plus, it
operating mode is Full House or a partial will automatically maintain feed inventory,
house brood situation including delivery dates and feed consumption data.
2. Temperature Curve: select whether to You can also maintain approximate feed inventory
follow the temperature curve specified in using the digital inputs to monitor your fill system.
Temperature and Humidity settings above. In this case, you will need to enter your own delivery
You can turn the curve off to maintain the dates. This information transfers to the History |
current Set temperature, or to gain access to Water & Feed menus daily, and optionally as often
the Set temperature in Temp & Timer as selected (up to by the minute) in History View.
Settings above. Help | Set Parameters
3. Minimum Ventilation Curve: select 1. Active Feed Bin: you can have 1 of 2 silos
whether to interpolate minimum ventilation active.
timer settings between those given for 2. Total Feed Bin 1: you can edit the present
specified growth dates in the Minimum Vent inventory in Bin 1, such as making corrections
Timer menu above. for reclaim.
4. Natural Ventilation: select whether to 3. Total Feed Bin 2: make corrections to feed
allow or disallow natural ventilation inventory in Bin 2.
temporarily, such as you might do during Time and Date
inclement weather with young birds. 1. Current Time: enter the current time in 24
5. Tunnel: select whether to allow or disallow hour, or military format. You need to enter both
tunnel ventilation temporarily, such as you the hours and the minutes, even if changing only
might do during a partial house brooding one of them. For example, to change 13:37 to
situation. 13:39, press Enter for the hours without
Control Mode, Precision changing them, then type 3, 9, Enter to correct
1. House Mode: select whether the house is in the minutes. If you correct only the hours, be
one of the brood setups, or in full house. sure to press Enter again for the minutes without
2. Temperature Curve: select whether to changing the minutes.
interpolate temperature settings between the 2. Date: enter the date in day-month-year format.
set points in Control, Temperature Curve. First enter the date, then press Enter on the
3. Min. Max. Level Control: select whether month to pop up the pick list of months, press
the minimum/maximum ventilation menu enter after selecting the correct month, and
programs by growth day, by time of day, or finally, type in the correct year and press enter.
with the soft minimum feature. 3. Day of the Week: select the correct day of the
week from the pick list.
Management Menu Growth Day and Flock
1. Growth Day: enter the current growth day if
Bird Inventory necessary. You can enter negative growth days
Maintain bird inventory by entering up to -2. If you reset the growth day for a new
quantities in the upper half of the screen. There flock with this tool, your old history data will
are separate columns for male and female; if you not clear. Use the New Flock function to clear
do not wish to keep separate data, simply pick out old history in preparation for new birds.
one or the other. 2. Flock Number: the controller automatically
Initially, enter the number of birds increments the flock number each time you
placed. Thereafter, enter the quantity found dead choose New Flock. You can edit the flock
(Add Mortality), culled (Add Culled) or moved number to your wishes, however. Since this
as frequently as necessary. The Platinum Plus field accepts six digits, some producers enter a
shows totals and subtotals in the lower portion of flock number that is made of the day, month and
the screen. year the birds arrived.
You can easily correct an error, so long 3. New Flock: Use the new flock function on
as you correct it on the same day before arrival of a new set of birds to set the growth
midnight, by entering a negative quantity (press day back to 1, and to clear out old history data.
the +/- key after the number) to subtract the
Alarm Setting
error. After midnight, the information transfers
to the History Menu. Standard Alarms Section,
Feed Inventory
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1. Global Alarm Delay: alarms without a 6. Water Overflow Alarm
separate alarm delay, use this global delay Overflow According to Light Table: if you
a.
before signaling the alarm. choose yes, you can set separate overflow
2. Sensor Alarm: alarms for when the lights are out below.
a. Sensor Low Temperature Range: sets b. First Day Curve For Overflow: you can
the minimum reading a sensor may have automatically have overflow alarm limits
to be considered a valid sensor reading. change. Program the growth day to start
Sensor readings below this are rejected. changing the water alarms
There is no alarm generated for this. c. Overflow At First Day: set the maximum
b. Sensor High Temperature Range: sets water flow on a per minute basis for the
the maximum reading a sensor may have growth day specified.
to be considered a valid sensor reading. d. Last Day Curve For Overflow: set the
Sensor readings above this are rejected. growth day at which you want to achieve the
This does not apply to the special maximum over water overflow limit.
designation of Circuit Breaker Sensor. e. Last Day Curve for Overflow: set the water
There is no alarm generated for this. flow rate for the overflow alarm from the last
c. Sensor Alarm-Differential From Low day curve and forward.
Alarm: individual active growth area f. Overflow At Dark: set the lights out
sensors alarm if they read this much or maximum water flow rate.
more below the Control, Temperature g. Overflow Alarm Delay (minutes): set the
Curve, Low Alarm Temperature. length of time to signal an alarm in the event
d. Sensor Alarm-Differential From High of water overflow.
Alarm: individual active growth area h. Extra Delay At Light Start (minutes): often
sensors alarm if they read this much or birds will consume water at a large rate when
more above the Control, Temperature the lights first turn on. This delay makes the
Curve, High Alarm Temperature. controller ignore overflow alarms until after
3. Alarm Test this time.
a. Alarm Test At Time: schedule an alarm 7. Water Shortage Alarm:
test at a particular time. a. Allow Water Shortage Alarm From:
b. Alarm Test At Day: choose from Daily earliest time each day a water shortage alarm
or a particular day of the week for the is allowed.
scheduled alarm. You can choose this to b. Allow Water Shortage Alarm To: latest
precede a weekly generator test by a brief time each day a water shortage alarm is
period. allowed.
c. Alarm Test Duration: choose a specific c. Shortage During Lights Out: select whether
duration for the Alarm Test. to ignore water shortage alarms while the
4. Feeder Overtime Alarm lights are out.
a. Feeder Overtime Delay: set the d. Quantity for Shortage (per minute): set the
maximum auger run time for your cross minimum water flow rate. Flow rates below
fill system. If you have a monitor this will trigger shortage alarms.
connected to the digital inputs e. Shortage Alarm Delay (minutes): set the
programmed as Feeder-1 Overtime or length of time to delay in the event of a water
Feeder-2 Overtime the Platinum Plus will shortage. Default is 60 minutes.
alarm after this delay. 8. Bird Scales Alarm
b. Feeder Off During Overtime: choose a. Allow Bird Scale Alarm From: this is the
whether to shut the feed systems off after earliest time each day a bird scale alarm is
a feeder overtime alarm. If you choose accepted.
Yes, the feed system will turn off, and not b. Allow Bird Scale Alarm To: this is the latest
resume until you Reset Alarm in the time each day a bird scale alarm is accepted.
Management Menu. 9. Auxiliary Alarms
Advanced Alarms Section a. Related Relay for Auxiliary Alarm 1..4:
5. Feed Alarms you can choose a related relay for the
a. Allow Feed Alarms From: this is the auxiliary alarms connected to the digital
earliest feed alarms are allowed each day. inputs. For example, you may have a sail
b. Allow Feed Alarms To: this is the latest switch on a fan which must operate whenever
feed alarms are allowed each day. the fan runs. It is not necessary to have a
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related relay for such items as auxiliary weights more than this amount in per cent
alarms connected to a water pressure sensor if above the current reference weight. Factory
there is no related relay. default is 30%.
b. Auxiliary Alarm Delay: you can set a 2. Lower Range: to eliminate weighing partial
separate alarm delay for the auxiliary birds or double birds, the Platinum Plus rejects
alarms. weights more than this amount in per cent
10. Circuit Breaker Alarm: below the current reference weight. Factory
a. Temperature for Circuit Breaker default is 30%.
Alarm: set the temperature at which a 3. Scale-1 and Scale-2 Reference Weight: this is
sensor mounted to the main circuit the current working weight , used as the basis of
breaker should alarm. which bird weights to accept. After 100 fresh
Alarm Reset birds are weighed, the current average becomes
Use this function for 3 purposes: the reference weight. If 100 birds are not
1. To clear the alarm relay for all current weighed in one day, the reference updates to the
alarms. The alarms may remain valid, but current average at midnight. You can manually
they are no longer signaled. If a new alarm edit the reference weight if needed to get the
occurs, or an existing alarm clears and scales close enough to actual bird weight to start
reoccurs, the alarm relay will signal again weighing birds.
(after any appropriate delays). Mixed:
2. Restore normal operation after an 1. Curve Selector: pullet and breeder flocks are
emergency pressure incident. If the control fed according to a preplanned growth rate. You
experiences a high pressure alarm for too can select one of three growth curves of
long, it enters emergency pressure operation anticipated weights for particular bird ages
by opening all known air sources. The entered in Management, Bird Curve. Each curve
curtains open to preset amounts as set in has separate Female and Male anticipated
Control, Pressure, Help | Set. weights. Select the curve here, and edit it in
3. Restore normal operation after a feed Management, Bird Curve.
overrun situation which calls for turning off 2. Upper Female: Bird weights up to this amount
the feeding system. above the female curve weight are accepted as
Scale Setting female weights.
1. Bird Scale Mode (Sexed or Mixed): the 3. Lower Female: Bird weights up to this amount
Sexed option actually means sex is not below the female curve weight are accepted as
significant such as in broilers or pullets. female weights.
Mixed means sex is significant, and the 4. Upper Male: Bird weights up to this amount
Platinum Plus should determine the sex of above the male curve weight are accepted as
each bird weighed according to its weight. male weights.
2. Weight Unit: Pounds (Lb) or Kilograms 5. Lower Male: Bird weights up to this amount
(Kg). below the male curve are accepted as male
3. Start Time: set the start hour for weighing weights.
birds each day. You can not set the minutes. Note: In the event that the male and female
4. End Time: set the end hour for weighing acceptance ranges overlap, the male/female decision
birds each day. You can not set the minutes. is set at the midpoint.
5. Tare Sensitivity: weight changes greater Feed Bin:
than this many machine counts, resets the 1. Minimum Empty Weight: a reduction in silo
tare. The scale reads weights to one part in weight of this amount counts as an actual
about 65 thousand. weight reduction and is entered into the
6. Weighing Sensitivity: the bird scales weigh historical data as actual feed consumption.
each bird more than once to reduce the 2. Minimum Filling Weight: an increase in silo
variability due to bird movement. Weights weight of this amount triggers recording of a
more than this amount from the current bird feed delivery. While the weight keeps
weight are rejected from the current bird’s increasing, the Platinum Plus temporarily ceases
weight collection. feeding the birds.
Sexed: 3. Resume Time: this is the length of time to wait
1. Upper Range: to eliminate weighing partial after the silo stops increasing in weight to
birds or double birds, the Platinum Plus rejects resume the normal feeding program.
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Factory Default Curve: choosing yes restores 1. Differential Above Target for Emergency: if
the factory default bird curves you can change in the emergency card sensor is this amount above
Management, Bird Curve. target temperature, the emergency card takes
Bird Curve over function of its relays.
The Platinum Plus has up to three 2. Differential Below Target For Emergency: if
curves of the anticipated weight of pullet and the emergency card sensor is this amount below
breeder flocks by bird age. You can edit the the target temperature, the emergency card takes
current curve, as selected in Management, Scale over function of its relays.
Setting in this menu. Each curve can contain up 3. Minimum Ventilation On Time, Day 1: the
to 30 points. The controller interpolates weights emergency card runs minimum ventilation fans
between the points you program. according to this timer setting on growth day 1.
Password It interpolates for times between growth day 1
You can enter a 4 digit Owner and 21.
password, up to five 4 digit User passwords and 4. Minimum Ventilation Off Time, Day 1: the
one visitor password. The owner can set new emergency card off time for its cycle timer on
passwords at will, but not see them once entered day 1.
or changed by the users. The users can access the 5. Minimum Ventilation On Time, Day 21: the
controller and make changes. The visitor can emergency card minimum ventilation timer ON
access the controller, but can not make changes. time from day 21 and forward.
Each time someone accesses the 6. Minimum Ventilation Off Time, Day 21: the
controller with a password, an event is recorded emergency card minimum ventilation timer
in History | Table of Events. OFF time from day 21 and forward.
If your controller uses passwords, the 7. Delay Time to Start Fans: upon sensing an
controller will also require a password entry to emergency, the emergency card waits this long
acknowledge switch position changes. If the before starting its fans. This parameter allows
switch change is not acknowledged the controller time for devices such as curtains or side inlets
signals an alarm. to move into position before running the fans.
Emergency Setting History
These items appear only if an emergency card is
installed. Under normal use, the emergency card
Temperature
functions transparently as standard outputs. The temperature history menu stores
1. The relay functions are copied from the minimum, average and maximum temperatures by
relay layout. See Install, Relay Layout. growth day. The average is weighted, so if most of
2. Fans and Heaters functions accept a the day has been warm the average will likely be
differential from target at which to operate closer to the maximum than the minimum.
in emergency operation. Humidity
3. Fans accept a Growth Day parameter. They The humidity history menu stores
operate in emergency only after this growth minimum, average and maximum inside humidity
day. by growth day. The average is weighted, so if most
4. Fans accept an operating mode of of the day has been humid the average will likely be
Temperature or Min Vent. If you assign closer to the maximum than the minimum.
them as Temp (temperature), they run full Water and Feed
time at that amount above target The water and feed menu records daily
temperature. If you assign them as Min water and feed consumption and shows the daily
Vent, they run according to the current differential change from the previous day in per
Minimum Ventilation Timer (see Help | Set cent. You must have the water monitor and feed
parameters) below their on differential, and monitor digital inputs connected, or a feed silo
run full time above. weighing system installed for the feed system.
5. Curtains, Tunnel Curtains and Inlets accept Mortality
an ON or OFF operate parameter. That is, The mortality history menu maintains daily
the particular function, Open or Close, either summaries of mortality, cull and total dead. It also
operates permanently in emergency, or stays shows the % dead and gives an updated count of
off. bird inventory.
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The history is maintained separately for of Events is 1000 events long, and does not erase
male, female and total. Use the left and right with the New Flock function under Management,
arrow keys to switch to the next screen. Growth Date & Flock. New events push out the
Heaters oldest events.
The Platinum Plus maintains daily total Typical events recorded are switch
run times of each standard heater. The table fills changes, entry into tunnel, natural or minimum
several screens; to view the off screen data, use ventilation, alarm resets, ventilation mode changes,
the arrow keys to scroll. The data is in hours: etc. The Table of Events is an excellent tool to
minutes format. determine whether your controller is yo-yoing in and
Radiant Heaters out of tunnel due to marginal settings, and to find
The Platinum Plus maintains daily total and identify problems.
run times of each radiant heater, including History View
separate data for low level and high level heaters. The History View menu has detailed
The table fills several screens; to view the off history on a variety of sensors and data. Go to Help |
screen data, use the arrow keys to scroll. The Set under History View to select the particular data
data is in hours: minutes format. to collect. Go to Install, Setup, last item…History
Resolution, to set the frequency of your data
Scale collection.
The scale history shows bird weight Under Help | Graph you can select a variety
statistics. You can review daily data for each of graphs of the detailed history.
scale, or separately. Up to two bird scale data are
recorded; if you have more than one scale-1 or Test
one scale-2, their data is combined.
If you selected ‘Sexed’ weighing, the
Relays
history includes Average data for the combined The relay test menu shows a screen of all
scales, and on the next screens separate data for identified switches and relays installed in the
each scale. controller. If the relay number is in reverse video,
If you select ‘Mixed’ weighing, the the Platinum Plus in automatic mode has that relay
history includes Average data for all birds, and turned on. Underneath each relay number the
separate male and female data for scale 1 and controller displays Aut, On or Off according to the
also for scale 2. switch position for that relay. If you move the
Use the arrow keys to scroll to the switch for a relay, its position will update in the
separated scale data, or up and down for data that screen.
is off screen. Alarm
The average and the number of weights Test the alarm relay with this menu. Each
are the usual definition. The Standard Deviation push of the Enter key toggles the state of the alarm
is the usual biased estimator (see a suitable relay.
textbook on statistical measurements). The Analog Sensors
Uniformity is the industry standard 10% This menu shows the machine counts for
uniformity (number of birds per 100 within 10% each analog sensor channel.
of the average weight), and the Coefficient of Digital Sensors
Variation or C.V. is the normalized standard This screen shows the status of each of the
deviation (standard deviation divided by average 8 digital inputs. A shorted input shows a 1, an open
times 100 %.) input shows a 0. You can apply a short or open to
Alarm each channel and observe the response on the
The alarm history records the growth display.
day and time of each alarm. Alarms that are Analog Output
currently activate show as flashing in the screen. You can set the analog output voltage of
The alarm history does not erase with the New each channel of the optional analog output card.
Flock function under Management, Growth Date This is preferred method of testing a light dimmer or
& Flock. The last 250 alarms are saved, and as variable speed fan, since it bypasses possible
the table fills new alarms push out the oldest programming factors. Enter a voltage, and the
alarms. corresponding voltage appears immediately on the
Table of Events terminals of the analog output card.
The Platinum Plus records significant Pressure
events with growth day and time stamp. The Table
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View the machine reading of the static Select the Feed Count method, time or
pressure sensor. A zero static pressure reading pulse. Enter the quantity per minute or per pulse, as
corresponds to approximately 130. There is a applicable. You must program and connect a digital
trimmer on the static pressure card to adjust the input as a Feed Count input to make use of feed
zero point to 130 if needed. monitoring.
Scales Water Calibration
The scale test menu shows the machine Enter the water quantity per pulse of the water
counts for each attached scale, and the meter. You must program and connect a digital input
corresponding weight if the scale has been as a Water Meter input to make use of water
calibrated. The pass/fail status of the scale shows monitoring.
underneath each scale. Save to Plug
Communication You can save your program setting to the
The communication test menu facilitates included program plug, and transport it to another
testing of communication networks. Follow the controller for quick programming.
instructions on the screen to test the communication The optional Gold Plug and store 8
system. Exit the test menu by pushing Menu again programs, and is automatically detected.
when finished. Read from Plug
Hardware Checklist You can read a saved program from a plug
The hardware checklist shows a list of all into the controller quickly and more reliably than
plug and play cards installed in the controller. This keying in all settings by hand. Be sure that the
should match the actual equipment installed. program you are reading in comes from a controller
Emergency Status with an identical relay layout, or you may program
This menu shows the status of any installed the relays incorrectly.
emergency cards. Information shown includes: The optional Gold Plug stores 8 programs and is
1. Emergency Card sensor temperature. automatically detected.
2. Current Set or Target temperature. Modem Setting
3. Backup Battery Level (approximate) You can program a US Robotics external fax
4. Minimum Ventilation Cycle Timer ON time. modem connected to the non-priority channel of the
5. Minimum Ventilation Cycle Timer OFF time. multiplexer with this menu. The modem dip switch
Service settings (located on the back of the modem) are:
1. down 5. up
Temperature Calibration 2. up 6. up
The Platinum Plus temperature sensors 3. down 7. up
typically are within 0.5ºF. Routine calibration in air 4. up 8. up
will likely result in reduced accuracy. To calibrate a
sensor, select the sensor and adjust the offset using Nipple Flushing
the left and right arrow keys. To use nipple flushing, program the water
Humidity Calibration solenoids using these relay codes:
To calibrate humidity sensors, select the 1. 111 Water Main: the control solenoid for the
correct sensor and adjust it with the left and right usual water line.
arrow keys. 2. 112 Water ByPass: the control solenoid to
Pressure Calibration bypass the water pressure regulator.
Follow the onscreen instructions to 3. 113 Water Line 1 through 122 Water Line 10:
calibrate the zero point of the static pressure sensor. individual water line solenoids to select the line
If calibration is unsuccessful, you can adjust the to flush.
trimmer on the static pressure card to approximately During normal operation, only relay 111 Water
130 machine counts in the pressure test menu. Main is active. During flushing, relay code 112 is
active together with each of the individual water line
Scale Calibration
relays in turn.
Follow the onscreen instructions to
You can program up to 5 flush times in
calibrate the scale of your choice. You can obtain
sequence. Under Help | Set you can change the line
an inexpensive precision weight to calibrate bird
sequence, and select the particular days of the week
scales by purchasing a 2 liter soda or similar item at
on which to flush.
a grocery store and weighing it at the checkout on
the government certified scales there.
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Index
advanced alarms, 77 decrease level delay, 74
Advanced Alarms, 87 digital sensor, 25, 42
air flow, 45 digital sensor card, 68
alarm card, 65 digital sensor test, 90
alarm history, 90 dimmer, 16, 62
alarm reset, 88 display, 62, 63
Alarm Setting, 77 electronic key, 62, 69
alarm test, 90 emergency card, 15
Alarm Test, 87 emergency pressure, 55, 75
alarms, 9 emergency setting, 89
Alarms, 86 Emergency Setting, 73, 77
analog input card, 67 emergency status, 91
analog output card, 62 English, 65
Analog Output card, 63 extra system, 31, 54
analog output test, 90 extra systems, 83
analog sensor, 25, 42 fail safe, 31, 54
analog sensor test, 90 feed, 31, 54, 83, 89
assign sensor, 26 Feed, 73, 76
Auxiliary Alarms, 87 Feed Alarms, 87
Baud rate, 65 feed calibration, 91
bird inventory, 86 feed inventory, 86
Bird Scales Alarm, 87 Female weight, 88
bird weight curves, 89 first tunnel level, 74
checklist, 91 flock number, 86
Circuit Breaker Alarm, 88 flush, 76
Communication, 64 flushing, 10
communication test, 91 fogger, 52
Contrast adjustment, 63 Fogger, 81
control, 27 Foggers, 76
control mode, 56, 86 fuse, 64
cool down factor, 74 global delay, 87
cool down fast, 74 Gold Plug, 10, 63, 91
cool pad, 30, 51 ground, 64
Cool Pad, 75, 80 growing zone, 65
cross ventilation, 66 growth day, 86
curtain level, 48 gust, 54
Curtain Levels, Precision, 70 hardware checklist, 91
curtain position, 7 heat curve, 49
curtain purge, 20 heater history, 90
curtain setup, 25, 42, 48, 68 History Resolution, 66
Curtains, 76 History View, 90
curve status, 7 hold relay, 68
date, 86 Hold Relay at Edges, 72
day of the week, 86 hot key, 7
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House Number, 65 pressure calibration, 91
Humidity, 76 pressure test, 91
humidity calibration, 91 purge, 20, 29
humidity sensor, 67 radiant heater history, 90
humidity treatment, 51, 80 Radiant Heaters, 71, 74, 78
increase level delay, 74 read from plug, 91
inlet advance, 55 relay layout, 23, 40, 66, 78, 89
key, 62, 69 relay test, 90
Keypad, 6 relays, 62
keys, 62 reverse relay, 24
language, 65 reversed relay, 67
light, 30, 54, 82 save to plug, 91
Light, 71, 76 scale, 16, 68
light dimmer, 16 scale calibration, 91
light dimmer test, 90 scale history, 90
lightning, 64 scale test, 91
load cells, 69 scales, 7
lock, 7 setup, 40
main menu, 8 Sexed weight, 88
Main Screen, 5 Soft Min/Max which provides one
Male weight, 88 minimum level at low, 80
menu, 8 Spanish, 65
Min/Max by Growth Day, 80 standard, 10
Min/Max by Time of Day, 80 standard ventilation, 12
minimum tunnel fans, 28 start, 17, 23, 33, 88
Minimum Vent, 66 static pressure, 31, 54, 64
minimum ventilation timer, 78 stir fan, 52, 81
Minimum/Maximum Level, 80 Stir Fan, 77
minimum-maximum level, 50 Stir Fans, 71
Mixed weight, 88 switch monitor, 11
modem, 10, 91 switch test, 90
mortality, 89 switches, 62
Natural ventilation, 66 switching standard & precision, 10
new flock, 86 system lock, 7
nipple drinker flushing, 10 System Parameters, Precision, 73
nipple flushing, 91 System Parameters, Standard, 70
non-brood heat, 74 table of events, 9
normally closed card, 15 Table of Events, 90
password, 7, 89 target curve, 49
plug, 10, 63, 91 temperature & humidity, 29, 78
power, 64 temperature & timer setting, 27
power saving relay, 24 Temperature and Timer Settings, 77
precision, 8 temperature calibration, 91
precision ventilation, 13 temperature curve, 49
pressure, 83, 84 Temperature Curve, 73
Pressure, 71, 75 Temperature curves, 79
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temperature definition, 26, 43, 69 vent by curtains, 20
time, 86 ventilation level, 44
timer, 30 Ventilation Levels, Precision, 69
timers, 79 versions, 62
transitional tunnel, 75 Warning, 2
tunnel entry temperature, 46 water and feed, 89
tunnel exit, 74 water calibration, 91
Tunnel Pressure, 84 Water Overflow Alarm, 87
tunnel temperature curve, 49 Water Shortage Alarm, 87
Tunnel ventilation, 66 winch & curtain card, 16
Ufer Ground, 64 wind chill, 45
variable speed fan, 62 zone, 65
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The main screen has five parts.

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Hot Key ‘1’ – Main Display

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The Precision Mode Control Menu has additional choices. It has

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The Platinum Plus can have up to 40 switches. Each switch usually

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Standard Ventilation Mode

-3.0ºF Space Heater +1.0 Fan 1

-1.0ºF Brooder +2.0ºF Fan 2

Set More Fans

Young Bird Age Old

Standard Ventilation Mode

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Precision Ventilation Mode

Heater Target Tunnel

Young Birds Bird Age Old Birds

Precision Ventilation Mode

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Standard and Precision Ventilation Example

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1. Emergency Card with its own sensor and back up battery.

2. Normally Closed Switch Card.

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Standard Mode Programming Steps

Length Unit ►Feet 3. History resolution applies

6. Mark required ventilation modes 4. To move a single use relay

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c) Set Non Brood area temperature 4. Tunnel ON and OFF

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Review Standard Mode Example next,

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Standard Mode Example

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Temperature and Timer Settings

Temperature and Timer Settings