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The world’s 

best-selling electric floor heating brand

The world’s 

best-selling electric floor heating brand

WARMUP INC. 

USA: [email protected]
Tel.: 1-888-927-6333 
www.warmup.com

CANADA: [email protected] 
Tel.: 1-888-592-7687
www.warmup.ca

DS-2C RAIN/SNOW SENSOR CONTROLLER
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

EXTERNAL CONTROL/MONITOR OPERATION

The DS-2C provides external control/monitor capability. Shielded cable rated 300V or 
higher can be connected to TB2 to access this feature. 
Connecting Black (4) to White (1) will activate the “Manual On” function. Connecting 
Green (5) to White (1) will activate the “Standby/Reset” function. See the “Manual 
Override Switch Function” page 3 for a description of these modes. The Red/Orange 
(2/3) leads are connected to an internal low power monitor relay. This relay, rated at 
24 VAC/VDC at 400 ma, will close with the load relay and can be used to externally 
monitor activation of the sensor. 
This terminal block is also the connection point for installing a CDP-2 interface cable.

POWER & ACTIVATION INDICATOR

A green lamp shines through a lens on the cover of the DS-2C to indicate operational status. If this lamp is OFF the DS-2C is not 
receiving power. If this lamp is steady ON the DS-2C is powered but not triggered. If this lamp is FLASHING the DS-2C is powered 
on and triggered, the main relay is closed, and attached equipment should be activated. 

Note that, even though snow or rain 

may have stopped, the DS-2C indicator will continue to flash during the Delay-Off drying cycle.

MOISTURE GRID MAINTENANCE & REPLACEMENT

It is recommended that the DS-2C be powered down and the grid wiped clean with clear water at least once every 4 months. 
Heavy deposits may be removed using a non-metallic scouring pad (Scotch-Brite

TM

 or equivalent.) However, after a number of 

years, the corrosive elements left behind when water is evaporated out of the moisture grid will eventually damage the grid 
rings. The moisture grid can be easily replaced by ordering and installing an MG-5 “Moisture Grid Assembly” and following the 
procedure below:

 THIS PROCEDURE SHOULD ONLY BE PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL!

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Open all power and load breakers connected to the DS-2C. 

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Open the front cover and remove the cable connector from the Grid Jack. 

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While holding the reducing bushing, unscrew and remove the old moisture grid. 

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Install the supplied thread sealing tape, place the new grid through the sealing ring, into the top hole, and screw the 
assembly into the reducing bushing. 

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Tighten the grid hand tight plus ¼ turn. 

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Reconnect the new cable to the Grid Jack. 

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Confirm that the four connector pins are properly aligned with the jack. 

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Close the front cover, confirming that the front cover gasket is properly sealed. 

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Reapply power. 

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Use Care When Replacing the Front Cover. Do Not Pinch the Gasket or Overtighten the Screws.

PRESEASON SNOW DETECTION TESTING

It is always a good idea to test the operation of the DS-2C prior to the winter season. Procure some clean water and, if the 
outdoor temperature is above the trigger point, a can of spray component cooler. Clean the moisture grid following the 
procedure outlined above and allow it to dry. Apply power to the DS-2C, drip some of the water onto the moisture grid, then 
spray the temperature sensor protruding from the base of the enclosure with the component cooler. Once the temperature 
sensor has reached the trigger point with water still present on the grid the DS-2C will activate. The user should hear the internal 
control relay close and see the green lamp blink. Proper operation has been confirmed. Allow the grid to dry completely. To 
clear the Delay-Off timer place the override switch into “Standby/Reset”, and then back to the “Automatic” position.

Pin

Color

Function

1

White

GND/Common

2

Red

Deice On Mon A

3

Orange

Deice On Mon B

4

Black

Manual On

5

Green

Standby/Reset

Summary of Contents for DS-2C

Page 1: ...cation that exposes the moisture sensor to a clear view of the sky The unit should not be mounted directly under eaves or overhangs It should not be mounted so close to the ground that it may become buried in snow For proper temperature detection the DS 2C must be mounted outdoors away from furnace vents dryer vents and other sources of heat Note that when powered the DS 2C moisture grid will alwa...

Page 2: ... temperature If selected the snow sensor will clear a trigger below 5 F 15 C even if snow is still falling It will resume normal operation above 9 F 13 C However the sensor will remember if it was triggered before the drop below 5 F or if snow was detected during the cold period If so the sensor will execute one Delay Off cycle when the temperature rises above 9 F in order to melt any snow left be...

Page 3: ...stant triggers from snow falling from trees or overhangs may be reduced by adjusting SENSITIVITY The Delay Off time can also be adjusted to provide clean melt off without excessive running time Fine adjustment can both save operating expense and provide more reliable operation However to keep reliability high always make adjustments in small increments Use Care When Replacing the Front Cover Do No...

Page 4: ...While not as convenient as directly supplying power for the load this allows you to operate the DS 2C from one voltage while controlling a load of a different voltage without adding an external relay or contactor For example the DS 2C can be powered from 120VAC but can directly control a 24VAC signal for a boiler system or 277VAC for heating wire The following diagrams show a possible wiring schem...

Page 5: ...eft behind when water is evaporated out of the moisture grid will eventually damage the grid rings The moisture grid can be easily replaced by ordering and installing an MG 5 Moisture Grid Assembly and following the procedure below THIS PROCEDURE SHOULD ONLY BE PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL Open all power and load breakers connected to the DS 2C Open the front cover and remove the cable connect...

Page 6: ... of 6 inches from the base conduit hub Repair costs of a modified unit will be quoted as the unit must be returned to the original unmodified condition prior to return shipping The customer shall be responsible for all costs incurred in the removal or reinstallation and shipping of the product for repairs Within the limitations of this warranty inoperative units should be returned freight prepaid ...

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