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Phason 

Natural Ventilation Control 

33440000  

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Troubleshooting  

If  you see an error code and are not sure what it means, look it up in 

Alarm settings and conditions

 

on page 13, and then follow the instructions to resolve the condition. 

The following table lists some problems, possible causes, and possible solutions. If  you are having a 
problem using the NVC, see if  the problem is in the following table and then follow the directions 
for correcting the problem. 

 

Problem 

Possible cause 

Possible solution 

The power supply components 

are blown, or there are burn 
marks on boards and 
components. 
Motors and fans slow down or 
stop. 

There has been a power surge, 

brownout, or power outage. 

 

Avoid the problem in future by providing 

proper voltage and protection for the control. 

There is no power/display. 

A circuit breaker at service panel is off 

or tripped. 

 

Reset the circuit breaker. 

The incoming power wiring is 

incorrect. 

 

Correct the wiring. 

The display shows unusually 

high or low temperature. 

 

The probe is not a Phason probe.  

 

Remove the probe and then install a Phason 

probe. 

The extension cable connected to the 

temperature probe is providing a poor 
connection 

 

Check the extension cable connection and re-

solder it if necessary. 

The temperature probe is damaged. 

 

Replace the probe. 

The curtain opens when it 
should close, or closes when it 

should open 

The wiring is incorrect; the close and 
open wires are reversed. 

 

Correct the wiring. For more information, read 

Connecting a curtain machine

 on page 6. 

The alarm relay is not operating 
the alarm system. 

The alarm wiring is incorrect. 

 

Correct the wiring. For more information, read 

Connecting an alarm system

 

on page 7. 

 

 

Optional accessories and kits 

Phason Rain Sensor 

The Phason Rain Sensor (model PRS) connects to the NVC 
and allows it to close the curtain when rainfall is detected.  

When the sensor detects rain, it sends a signal to the NVC. 
When the NVC receives the signal, it completely closes the 
curtain, bypassing the on and off  durations. After 15 
minutes with no rain, the control returns to normal 
operation. 

Summary of Contents for NVC-2-12

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Page 3: ...nd Close LEDs will blink three times and then stay off for one second For the heater if the heater is ON the Heat LED will blink three times and then stay ON for one second if the heater is OFF the LE...

Page 4: ...oma Select automa Switch the ala Adjust the tes Restore the fa Display the fir Update the firm Adjust the cur Adjust the cur Adjust the ope Adjust the clo Adjust the clo Adjust the Idle Adjust the hea...

Page 5: ...t a curta n page 6 heater or furna ater on page 6 battery cable to on read Connec nnect the tempe e ribbon cable f n external alarm page 7 nal Rain Sensor memory stick to age 19 5 6 4 ain machine to t...

Page 6: ...s the cu a being more s fired fur s shown in th es using hot on their name urnace man Gas fired fu Make sure y ol front cover a using the fo rner of the b hine equipment c times referre urtain to let...

Page 7: ...rm system An alarm system can be a siren an alarm panel or an auto dialer See your alarm siren s installation guide for installation instructions and information about the type of system The descripti...

Page 8: ...ON the power until you have finished all wiring and verified all equipment is properly connected and free of obstructions Finishing the installation 1 Make sure all wires are properly connected to the...

Page 9: ...olds its position during the close cycle Curtains hold their position while the temperature is within the Idle band of the Set point For example if the Set point is 80 F and the Idle band is 4 F 2 the...

Page 10: ...t The current setting in seconds displays and the On duration LED flashes 3 Press Up or Down to adjust the setting and then press Select The change is saved and the display shows 0 on 4 Press Down to...

Page 11: ...nge is saved and the display shows C on 4 Press Down to move to the Close off duration or Back to cancel and return to the main display To program the Close off duration Default 120 seconds range 1 to...

Page 12: ...own to move to the High alarm or Back to cancel and return to the main display How hysteresis works Hysteresis is the number of degrees above the set point that a heating stage or relay switches off F...

Page 13: ...open When there is a probe damage or probe short condition the control switches all relays off Alarm messages Message and description Possible cause Possible solution Hi High temperature alarm The am...

Page 14: ...LoaL 4 Press Down to move to the Hysteresis or Back to cancel and return to the main display Changing the temperature units The NVC can display temperatures in Fahrenheit or Celsius The default is Fa...

Page 15: ...lays operate according to their settings and the test temperature This gives you an idea of how your system performs over a full range of temperatures The relays remain operating according to the test...

Page 16: ...n override mode For the curtain the Open and Close LEDs will blink three times and then stay off for one second For the heater if the heater is ON the Heat LED will blink three times and then stay ON...

Page 17: ...4 Press Select The display shows Curt or heat depending which item you chose in step 1 5 Press Up or Down to select a different menu item or press Back to return the main display To override the heate...

Page 18: ...lts If for some reason the power on method does not work use the power off method To restore the factory defaults using the POWER ON method 1 Press Up or Down until the display shows test 2 Press Sele...

Page 19: ...need is a USB memory stick and a firmware update file You can update the firmware using one of two methods the power on method or the power off method The power on method is the easiest way to update...

Page 20: ...d then the main temperature display 10 When finished remove the USB drive verify the ribbon cable is properly connected and then fasten the cover to the base To update the firmware using the POWER OFF...

Page 21: ...wiring The display shows unusually high or low temperature The probe is not a Phason probe Remove the probe and then install a Phason probe The extension cable connected to the temperature probe is p...

Page 22: ...includes power contactor relay and mounting hardware for easy mounting in an enclosure Power contactor kit model 122 1 includes power contactor relay on off auto switch and label snubber filter reduce...

Page 23: ...a display kit After replacing the display you will need to program the control If the bottom circuit board fails you can replace it with a control kit Model NVC 2 12 Display kit model K331003 Control...

Page 24: ...he product must not have been involved in an accident misused abused or operated or installed contrary to the instructions in our user and or installation manuals Phason s opinion about these items is...

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