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The Ventra Pro
TM
allows the user to set up 24 different Parameter Sets to be used by the controller. A Parameter Set
is a complete set of operating parameters the controller uses to control the input and output devices in order to
maintain the correct environmental conditions for the animals.
These Parameter sets can be used in multiple ways. Instead of changing operating parameters multiple times during
a grow out period, the user can set up multiple Parameter sets, with different parameters for the different ages
of the animals, and change the Parameter set number as the animals grow. The Parameter Sets can also be used
for seasonal changes to the operating parameters. Instead of changing multiple parameter settings each time the
seasons change or the animals grow, just change the Parameter Set number being used by the controller.
1. The current Parameter Set being used by the controller is displayed in the upper right hand corner of
most screens, “S01”.
2. Each Parameter Set is completely independent of the other Parameter sets. The settings from
one Parameter Set will not affect the operation of the controller when a different Parameter Set
is selected.However, the History and Alarm records are controller-based and will not be affected
by changes in Parameter Sets. This allows for a continuous record of the history and alarms of the
controller, regardless of the operating parameters.
When the controller is first started, it will use Parameter Set #1 as the initial parameter set. Using the information
from the rest of the manual, begin on page <?>, Setting up the Control Software.
Global parameters to be used by
the controller and the input and output of devices and their settings are discussed. Once Parameter Set #1 is set up
there are two ways to create new Parameter Sets. You can copy an existing parameter set to the same or another SD
card, or you can create a new Parameter set and start from scratch.
This option allows you to copy an existing Set and save the steps of setting up all the inputs and outputs again.
This
option does not change the active parameter set
. The steps are:
1. To make sure the current parameters are saved, do the following:
a) Press the
CANCEL
key (3) three times.
b) Press the
DOWN
arrow key, to display the Revisions Date/Time screen.
c) Press the
ENTER
key (Writing PARAMETERS to Flash will be displayed).
2.
Restart the controller.
3. Press the
ENTER
key when the screen displays "Press
ENTER
to change".
a) This screen will display a few seconds after startup.
StartUp Procedure Options: Parameter Set
Load Parameter Set Number: 1
Parameter Sets
4. If an “Options” password has been entered, enter the 8-digit password to access the Startup Options menus.
See “Password for Parameter Set Options”
on page 161
of this manual for more information .
Start-Up Procedure Options:
Press ENTER to Change
Start-Up Procedure Options: SET PASSWORD
Enter Options Password: 0xxxxxxxx
CANCEL
ENTER
ENTER
Introduction
Copying Parameter Sets
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