Why Chore-Time Chore-Tronics 3 Control Home Automation Control won’t accept the 80.3° setting?
There must be at a .5°F difference between any two Fan outputs. Two or more Fans may be set to come on at the same temperature. Heater outputs follow the same rules, however the cool out puts do not.
What to do if Chore-Time Chore-Tronics 3 Control Home Automation temperature readings are not steady?
Unsteady temperature readings in your Chore-Time Home Automation system, where the temperature changes by half a degree or more every five seconds, can cause tunnel fans and heaters to run simultaneously. This issue is often due to excessive noise on the temperature sensors. To resolve this: * Use non-shielded Twisted Pair Wire (part no. 42208) for the temperature sensor. * Run the wire separately from high voltage wires. * Ensure the wire enters the control in a separate place from the high voltage wire, if possible. * Avoid using Romex, SJO cord, or shielded wire as temperature sensor wire.
Why Chore-Time Chore-Tronics 3 Control Home Automation fan assigned to Power Mode is running in Natural Mode?
If a fan assigned to operate in Power Mode only is running in Natural Mode, it could be due to: * A “Pot Not Responding” or a “Pot Outside Limits” alarm has occurred. Find out the cause of the alarm and correct it. Please see Potentiometer troubleshooting section for suggestions. * The fan switch is in the "Manual ON" position. Move the switch to automatic.
What to do if Chore-Time Chore-Tronics 3 Control Home Automation tunnel curtain opens in Power Mode?
If the tunnel curtain opens in Power Mode, it could be due to: * Normal operation during a Power-Tunnel Mode Transition. * The high static pressure alarm safety feature has taken over. Static pressure had quickly built to above 0.20” and stayed there for over the wind delay setting. The tunnel curtain will open to maintain a static pressure of between 0.18 and 0.20”. This is usually accompanied by a high static pressure alarm. Find the cause of high static pressure and correct it. * Normal operation of the additional inlet area through the Tunnel Curtain feature. Whenever the air inlets do not provide enough air, the tunnel curtain will also open enough to maintain static pressure within the Power Mode limits.
How to fix Chore-Time Home Automation display that is difficult to read?
If the display is difficult to read, it might be because the back light on the display board is unplugged or defective. Check the two-wire plug on the display board and replace it if defective.
What to do if Chore-Time Chore-Tronics 3 Control fan(s) turns on when temperature is at set point?
If the fan(s) turns on when the mode sensor(s) temperature is at the set point, it could be due to: * The fan is assigned to a timer. If a timer is not wanted on the fan, remove the timer in the "Outputs and Temperatures" screen. * Temperature sensors assigned to operate the fan are different than the mode sensors. Change temperature sensor assignments in the Setup-General: Outputs Screen if desired. * The fan’s manual switch is set to the manual “on” position. Put the manual switch in the “automatic” position. * A bad relay module/MS board. Replace the module/board.
What to do if Chore-Time Chore-Tronics 3 Control display is completely blank?
If the display is completely blank, it could be due to: * Flat cable(s) between the KB board and Display board is unplugged or defective. Check flat cable connections and replace the cable if defective. * A defective Display board. Replace the Display Board. * A defective HI board. Replace the KD Board. * A defective KB Board. Replace the KB Board.
What to do if Chore-Time Chore-Tronics 3 Control fan(s) will not turn on?
If the fan(s) will not turn on when the mode sensor(s) reach the fan’s on temperature, it could be due to: * The fan’s assigned sensor(s) are different than the mode sensor(s). Change temperature sensor assignments if desired. * The fan is set to run in a different mode (example: Tunnel instead of Power). Go to the "Setup" screen and change modes of operation if desired. * The fan’s manual switch is set to the “off” position. Put the manual switch in the “automatic” position. * A bad relay module/MS board. Replace the module/board.
Why Chore-Time Chore-Tronics 3 Control Home Automation fan anticipation feature is not working?
If the fan anticipation feature is not working, it could be due to: * Minimum Ventilation Fans assigned to something other than Minimum Ventilation Timer, or no Timer at all. All Fans intended for minimum ventilation must be assigned to the Minimum Ventilation Timer. * Other Fans (example: Stir Fans) are already operating due to temperature settings. If any other Fans are operating at the time the Minimum Ventilation Timer reaches its On Time, the anticipation function is disabled.
What to do if Chore-Time Home Automation tunnel curtain does not completely open?
If the tunnel curtain does not completely open when going into Tunnel Mode, consider the following: * If, in the "Static Pressure" screen, the high control limit is set to something other than .00 under Tunnel Mode, the control will adjust the tunnel curtain for static pressure. To stop Static Pressure Control on the tunnel, set the high static pressure limit to .00 under Tunnel Mode in the (Main Menu) "Static Pressure" screen. * Check the limit switches and adjust as necessary. * Correct any cabling and/or curtain problems.
General| Brand | Chore-Time |
|---|---|
| Model | Chore-Tronics 3 Control |
| Category | Home Automation |
| Language | English |
Outlines the conditions and limitations applicable to the Chore-Time warranty, including voiding conditions and exclusions.
Provides support information, emphasizes safety warnings, and describes safety decals for equipment operation.
Explains the touch screen display, navigation methods (touch/mouse), and screen layout elements.
Details the numeric keypad and keyboard functions for data entry and control interaction.
Describes graph displays and the function of relay box indication lights and auto/manual switches.
Explains how to view active and recovered alarms, including alarm status and notice functions.
Covers general setup, language, time/date configuration, and unit of measurement selection.
Details the setup and calibration of various analog inputs including temperature, static pressure, and humidity sensors.
Explains how to configure digital inputs such as water meters, feed scales, and airspeed sensors.
Covers house setup, mortality tracking, and assigning equipment to control outputs.
Details configuration for ventilation modes like Tunnel, Stir, Exhaust, Cool, Cool Pad, and Heat Zones.
Covers clock assignments for lights, feed, spares, and miscellaneous output configurations like backup relays.
Explains setup for ventilation settings, static pressure, curves, and temperature influences.
Covers mortality tracking, flock setup, and program/setup key management for control configurations.
Describes Power and Natural mode functionalities, including curtain movement timing and rate.
Provides guidelines for mounting the control boxes and basic wiring principles, including wire routing.
Details wiring for analog inputs (temperature, static pressure, humidity) and digital inputs (meters, switches).
Covers wiring for bird scales, expansion boards, and related components.
Explains manual testing of outputs, back-up box testing, and relay assignments.
Addresses common problems related to programming, fan operation, and temperature set points.
Details troubleshooting steps for display issues, pressure readings, and potentiometer response.
Provides solutions for IONet communication failures and other system-level errors.
Illustrates wiring diagrams for backup control systems and typical fan connections.
Shows wiring diagrams for linear lifts, turbo-cool systems, I/O boards, and brooders.
Details the installation of farm and house main service panel surge suppressors for lightning protection.
Explains the wiring and installation of surge suppressors for FNET/ALARM and telephone lines.
Lists itemized parts and their corresponding part numbers for the main control box.
Provides a list of itemized parts and their part numbers specifically for the relay box.
Lists optional add-on kits and repair boards for expanding system functionality.
Details the changes and revisions made to the manual, including page numbers and descriptions.
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