Rotem Platinum PLUS User Manual

User’s
Manual

Rotem Platinum PLUS Specifications

General

Brand	Rotem
Model	Platinum PLUS
Category	Controller
Language	English

Summary

Features

Introduction

Main Screen

Explains the layout and components of the main display screen.

Keypad Overview

Hot Key Functions

System Menus

Main Menu

Displays six main options for navigating the system's functions.

Control Menu

Accesses settings for temperature, timers, and ventilation modes.

Management Menu

Contains functions for managing bird inventory, feed, and system settings.

History and Test Functions

History Menu

Provides access to stored historical data and logs for system events.

Test Menu

Allows verification of system components like relays, sensors, and communication.

Service and Installation

Service Menu

Offers options for calibration, saving/reading settings, and modem configuration.

Installation Menu

Guides the initial setup and basic configuration of the controller.

Switching Between Standard and Precision

Instructions on how to change the primary ventilation mode.

Switches and Monitoring

Manual/Auto Switches

Describes the function and operation of manual/auto switches.

Switch Monitor Feature

Explains how the system monitors and confirms switch position changes.

General Description and Standard Ventilation

General Description

Provides an overview of the two ventilation methods: Standard and Precision.

Standard Ventilation Mode

Details the established method of coordinating heating and ventilation.

Precision Ventilation Mode

Ventilation Examples

Standard & Precision, Example

Illustrates ventilation control differences between Standard and Precision modes.

Other Devices and Options

Standard Mode Programming Guide

Where do I start?

Guidance on beginning the programming process for Standard Mode.

Standard Mode Programming Steps

Detailed steps for configuring the controller in Standard Mode.

Standard Mode Example

Let's Start Here!

Initial steps for setting up the Platinum Plus in Standard Mode.

Install Menu Setup

Covers basic operating mode choices and setup parameters.

Relay Layout

Details how to assign functions to relays based on wiring.

Sensor and Interface Setup

Analog Sensors

Explains temperature and humidity sensors and their connection.

Digital Sensors

Describes sensors for monitoring water and feed consumption.

Curtain Setup

Configuration for curtain and side inlet movement speeds.

Temperature Definition

Control Menu and Settings

Control Menu

The central area for entering operating settings.

Temperature and Timer Settings

Sets ON/OFF temperatures and timers for various devices.

Temperature, Humidity, and Ventilation Timers

Temperature and Humidity

Sets desired temperatures and alarm limits by bird age.

Minimum Ventilation Timer

Configures timers to ensure minimum air quality.

Curtain Minimum Ventilation

Details using curtains for minimum ventilation when fans are disabled.

Timer, Cool Pad, and Light Settings

Timer Settings

Provides four timers for cooling or other functions.

Cool Pad

Settings for sophisticated cool pad operation.

Lights

Configures on/off times and intensity for lighting.

Feed, Extra Systems, and Static Pressure

Feed Control

Programming the feed clock and monitoring.

Extra Systems

Generic control programs for additional functions.

Static Pressure Control

Settings to control air pressure in ventilation systems.

Precision Mode Programming Guide

Where do I start?

Guidance on beginning the programming process for Precision Mode.

Precision Mode Programming Steps

Detailed steps for configuring the controller in Precision Mode.

Precision Mode Example

Let's Start Here!

Initial steps for setting up the Platinum Plus in Precision Mode.

Install Menu Setup

Covers basic operating mode choices and setup parameters.

Relay Layout

Details how to assign functions to relays based on wiring.

Ventilation Levels (Precision Mode)

Precision Ventilation Example

Curtain Levels and Setup

Curtain Levels

Sets curtain levels to correspond with ventilation levels.

Curtain Setup

Configuration for curtain and side inlet movement speeds.

Control Menu and Temperature Curve

Control Menu

The central area for entering operating settings.

Temperature Curve

Defines heat, tunnel, and alarm temperature curves by growth day.

Humidity and Cooling Pad Settings

Humidity Control

Configures humidity treatment to increase ventilation levels.

Cooling Pad Settings

Settings for sophisticated cool pad operation.

Foggers and Stir Fans

Foggers

Settings for fogger operation, similar to cool pads.

Stir Fans

Selects programs for stir fan operation to improve air circulation.

Light Settings

Feed Control

Extra Systems

Static Pressure Control

Control Mode Selection

Shared Menus Programming Guide

Shared Menus, Continuation

Further sections of shared menu programming.

Management Menu

Bird Inventory

Maintains records of bird counts and mortality.

Feed Inventory

Manages feed levels using load cells or digital inputs.

Time and Date

Corrects current time, date, and day of the week.

Growth Day and Flock Management

Manages growth stages and flock information.

Alarm Setting

Configures basic and advanced alarm parameters.

Service and Test Menus

Service Menu

Offers options for calibration, saving/reading settings, and modem configuration.

Test Menu

Allows verification of system components like relays, sensors, and communication.

History Menu

Detailed Description

General System Information

Covers software version, display, keys, and switches.

Standard and Option Cards

Describes integrated sensor, input/output, and optional cards.

Hardware Details

Analog Output Card

Connects to light dimmers or variable speed fans.

Contrast Adjustment

Adjustment for display contrast.

Installation Guidelines

Guidelines for physically installing the Platinum Plus.

Power, Static Pressure, and Communication Hardware

Power Connection

Details on connecting the power supply unit.

Static Pressure Sensor

Information on the integrated static pressure sensor.

Communication Card

Details on connecting to personal computers.

Install Menu and Setup

Install Menu

Entry point for initial controller setup.

Setup Parameters

Basic operating mode choices and parameter configuration.

Relay Layout

Sensor and Switch Interfaces

Analog Sensors

Describes analog input card for temperature and humidity sensors.

Switches and Relays

Explains relay types and their operation modes.

Digital Sensors, Curtain Setup, and Scale

Digital Sensors

Describes digital sensor card for inputs like water meter.

Curtain Setup

Configuration for curtain and side inlet movement speeds.

Scale Configuration

Information on assigning scales for weighing birds or feed.

Precision Mode Configuration

Temperature Definition

Assigns specific temperature sensors to functions.

Fan Air Capacity

Enters fan capacity for wind chill calculations.

Ventilation Levels (Precision Mode)

Guides programming of up to 30 ventilation levels.

Control Menu and Settings

Control Menu

The central area for entering operating settings.

Temperature Curve

Defines heat, tunnel, and alarm temperature curves by growth day.

Minimum-Maximum Level

Sets absolute minimum and maximum ventilation levels.

Humidity Control

Configures humidity treatment to increase ventilation levels.

Cooling Pad Settings

Settings for sophisticated cool pad operation.

Fogger Settings

Settings for fogger operation, similar to cool pads.

Humidity Treatment

Configures humidity treatment to increase ventilation levels.

Soft Minimum/Maximum Level

Provides options for setting minimum levels based on conditions.

Operational Settings

Humidity Settings

Configures humidity treatment to increase ventilation levels.

Cooling Pad Settings

Settings for sophisticated cool pad operation.

Fogger Settings

Settings for fogger operation, similar to cool pads.

Humidity Treatment

Configures humidity treatment to increase ventilation levels.

Soft Minimum/Maximum Level

Provides options for setting minimum levels based on conditions.

Curtain Settings

Sets curtain adjustments and calibration parameters.

Light Settings

Configures on/off times and intensity for lighting.

Feed Settings

Programming the feed clock and monitoring.

Standard Mode Control Settings

Temperature and Timer Settings (Standard Mode)

Sets ON/OFF temperatures and timers for devices in Standard Mode.

Minimum Ventilation Timer (Standard Mode)

Configures minimum ventilation timers by growth day.

Timer Settings and Precision Temperature Curve

Timer Settings (Standard Mode)

Describes auxiliary timers available for devices.

Temperature Curve (Precision Mode)

Defines temperature curves for Target, Heat, and Tunnel in Precision Mode.

Precision Mode Settings

Minimum/Maximum Level (Precision Mode)

Sets absolute minimum and maximum ventilation levels for Precision Mode.

Humidity (Precision Mode)

Configures humidity treatment to increase ventilation levels.

Cooling Pad Settings

Settings for sophisticated cool pad operation.

Foggers, Soft Min/Max, and Stir Fans (Precision Mode)

Foggers (Precision Mode)

Settings for fogger operation, similar to cool pads.

Soft Minimum/Maximum Level

Provides options for setting minimum levels based on conditions.

Stir Fans (Precision Mode)

Selects programs for stir fan operation to improve air circulation.

Feed, Extra Systems, and Standard Pressure Control

Feed Control

Programming the feed clock and monitoring.

Extra Systems

Generic control programs for additional functions.

Pressure Control (Standard Mode)

Settings for air pressure control in standard ventilation.

Precision Pressure Control

Control Modes and Management Menu

Control Mode (Standard)

Selects operating modes like Full House or partial brood.

Control Mode (Precision)

Selects house modes for brood or full house in Precision.

Management Menu

Contains functions for managing bird inventory, feed, time, growth, and alarms.

History Data

Temperature History

Stores minimum, average, and maximum temperatures by growth day.

Humidity History

Stores minimum, average, and maximum humidity by growth day.

Water and Feed History

Records daily water and feed consumption.

Mortality History

Maintains daily summaries of mortality and bird inventory.

System Monitoring and Testing

Heater Run Times

Displays daily total run times for heaters.

Scale Statistics

Shows bird weight statistics and scale calibration status.

Alarm History

Records growth day and time of alarms.

History View

Provides detailed history on sensors and data.

Test Functions

Allows verification of system components like relays, sensors, and communication.

Service and Calibration

Temperature Calibration

Calibrates temperature sensors by adjusting the offset.

Humidity Calibration

Calibrates humidity sensors by adjusting the offset.

Pressure Calibration

Calibrates the zero point of the static pressure sensor.

Scale Calibration

Guides the calibration of scales.

Feed Calibration

Calibrates feed count settings.

Water Calibration

Calibrates water meter settings.

Program Transfer (Plug)

Saves and reads program settings using plugs.

Modem and Nipple Flushing Setup

Configures modem and nipple flushing systems.