Beacon controller – Heatcraft Refrigeration Products BEACON 25001501 User Manual
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BEACON CONTROLLER
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OPTIONAL SMART CONTROLLER
The Beacon Smart Controller performs all the standard Beacon functions with the additional benefit of remote
mounting for easy access. From the Smart Controller, the refrigeration system can be monitored and the
program parameters changed, without the user going into the Cooler or Freezer Box. The Smart Controller
allows the following:
Monitoring
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Superheat of each evaporator
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The expansion valve setting (No. of steps open or closed)
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The entering evaporator temperature
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Compressor discharge temperature
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Outdoor temperature
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Compressor run time
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Number of compressor cycles
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Maximum compressor discharge temperature
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Length of last defrost
Programming
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Box temperature
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The defrost start times - up to eight settings
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Defrost fail-safe time
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Defrost termination temperature
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Demand - Smart Defrost
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Evaporator superheat
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High and low temperature limits for alarm
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Alarm conditions time limits
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Medium temperature or low temperature system
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°
F or
°
C
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Set the clock
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Run a quick test of the system
Other features of the Smart Controller are:
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The Smart Controller has a liquid crystal display (LCD) display which shows: current time, actual box tem-
perature, box temperature set-point and if there is an alarm or fault condition
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Can be placed far away from the system being controlled. (500 - 1000 ft)
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Locking feature to prevent unauthorized access to program settings
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Each Smart Controller can control multiple evaporators on a system( up to 6 evaporators)
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A RS232 port is provided which allows connection to a IBM compatible computer, for monitoring the system
remotely and changing of the box temperature.
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Back-up battery will maintain the clock settings for 10 years
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Double E Prom Chip will maintain program settings indefinitely
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Large, easy to read LCD screen
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Smart Defrost - the ability to defrost only when needed
For more detailed information, see the Smart Controller Installation and Operation manual.