Pumpdown / Defrost
Service Mode
A single pole, single throw switch (SPST) is supplied in
each condensing unit for shutting off the system. Closing the “SERVICE” switch in the condensing unit will cause the system to pumpdown and shut off. “Ser” will be displayed on the Beacon board LED and “SERVIC”
is displayed on the Smart Controller LCD display. The evaporator fan and heaters will be
The system will not restart until the SPST switch is placed in the “NORMAL” or “OFF” position.
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A remote “SERVICE” switch can be added to the Beacon II board across the “Ser” and “C” connections of the terminal block. It will operate in the same manner as the switch above.
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The system can be pumped down by pressing the “SERVICE” button twice. To restart the system, press the “CLEAR” button.
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The system can be pumpdown for service by closing the liquid line service valve in the condensing unit, then closing the suction line service valve when the system trips on the low pressure switch.
In order for air defrost evaporator fan motors to cycle off during “SERVICE” mode, the fan motors must be wired through the fan relay on the Beacon II board.
Defrost
Defrost Timing
When power is first applied to the system, its timer starts counting time. If 4 defrost are programmed, it will initiate a defrost every 6 hours from when power was first applied. Beacon II does not have a real time clock. Beacon II does provide the ability to delay the starting of the first defrost.
Defrost Delay Start Time
Example: The system is first powered up at 8:00 AM and is programmed for 4 defrost per day. The user would like
the first defrost at 10:00 AM. To accomplish this, use the “PROGRAM REVIEW” button to scroll to dFS. Use the “SELECTOR” switch to select 2 hours delay start, then press “ENTER.” The 1st defrost will now occur at 10:00 AM and then a defrost will occur every 6 hours thereafter.
Time Remaining Until Next Defrost
(On Version 1.8 Boards)
To find out how much time is left until the next defrost is scheduled, use the “MONITOR” button to scroll to dFS. The time displayed will be how much time until the next
scheduled defrost.
Defrost Schedule In Memory
Beacon II does not have a real time clock but it keeps track of the time that has elapsed in its memory. It also keeps in memory the number of defrosts scheduled and how much time has elapsed between defrosts. If a power failure occurs, when power is restored Beacon
IIremembers how many defrosts are scheduled and it remembers how much time was left until the next defrost. It will then defrost based on this timing. So, if the power failure lasted 15 minutes, the defrost schedule will be off by 15 minutes.
Resetting Defrost Schedule
When a power interruption causes a severe lag in the defrost schedule, the defrost schedule can be reset in the following manner. First, press the reset time button on the board to zero out the internal counters. Then, program the appropriate defrost delay start time for the next desired defrost period. The defrost schedule will be
correct until you have another power outage.
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