The driving force

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SmartFan® Stratus II
Variable Frequency Drive

P/N VFD400E-F Navigator Programmer

P/N PRG02-F

P/N VFD400-F

SmartFan Stratus II VFD (Variable Frequency Drive) is designed to control single or three-phase
fractional HP, inverter grade motors via a transducer (voltage or current signal), building automation system
(voltage, current signal, MODBUS), thermistor, potentiometer, contact closure or Modbus RTU network.
Each unit can be customized in minutes using the menu driven SmartFan Navigator hand-held remote
programmer or through the MODBUS communications port.

SPECIFICATIONS (Rev:6) FEATURES

• Input Power: 115 & 240 VAC ±10%, 47-64 Hz • Three programming options:
Single Phase, 5.7 Amps — SmartFan Navigator PRG02-F hand-held remote
• Output Power: 115 & 240 VAC±10%, 0-400 Hz — Windows PC USB port using a Modbus master application
Single or Three Phase, 4.0 Amps — Factory customization and programming for orders as small
• For use with inverter grade motor as 50 pieces
• Accessory Output: 5 VDC @ 50 mA • Programmable variables include:
• Control Modes (*VFD400-F / VFD400E-F only) — Control slope: 4 variables including on/off at idle
— *0-5 VDC or 0-10 VDC — Alarm trigger point and direction
— *4-20 mA — Ramp up and ramp down rates
— *PID Plus (constant pressure, constant flow...) — Programmable current limit up to 10 Amps
— *Potentiometer — PWM frequency
— *Temperature (thermistor) — Motor frequency and direction
— MODBUS — Contact closure polarity and frequency
— Fixed speed • Over temperature protection
• Operating temperature: -200C to 400C (full load) • Available with or without metal safety enclosure
• Storage temperature: -400C to 1250C • Contact closure allows settable on/off override option
• Relative humidity: 95% non-condensing • On-board Status LEDs
• Weight: • Warranty: 2 years
— VFD400E-F, 32 oz (905g) • Made in the USA
— VFD400-F, 22 oz (625g)
• RoHS compliant
• UL Recognized to UL508C, File E331664
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PART NUMBERING

Part No. Control Inputs

VFD400E-F Stock Product Includes metal safety enclosure
VFD400-F No enclosure (10 piece minimum order)
VFD401E-F MODBUS, Contact Closure and Fixed speed inputs only, includes metal safety enclosure (10 piece minimum order)
VFD401-F MODBUS, Contact Closure and Fixed speed inputs only, no enclosure (10 piece minimum order)
PRG02-F Stratus II Navigator remote hand-held programmer (for purchase or rent)
Evaluation kit includes: (1) Stratus II VFD400E-F, (1) Navigator remote programmer PRG02-F, power and motor
VFD4KIT-F
connection hardware

*
Can be used to program Stratus II VFD Rev.4 and higher

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CONNECTIONS before making these connections, reference page 3 and

4 for wiring locations. Maximum wire size 12 AWG.

WARNING: Dangerous voltages are present Relay Alarm: The RELAY alarm output is a normally
when connected to the power line and for some time open, optically isolated MOS Relay. When no alarm
after power is removed. Power must be removed for condition is present, the relay is closed and can conduct
30 seconds before making any connections or up to 100mA, of load current. When the alarm is
adjustments to avoid electrical shock or damage. triggered, the relay opens, and can support up to 300
Volts AC or DC across its terminals. Refer to wiring
Motor Compatibility: For maximum motor life without diagram for alarm configurations.
using a line filter, the use of an inverter duty motor is
recommended. Communications & Isolated Control I/O Connections

Mounting: It is recommended that the Stratus II be

mounted to minimize the connection to the motor to 40”
(1 meter) or less. Configurations over this distance
should be tested and verified before deployment.
Stratus II is supplied with six 0.16”D mounting holes
suitable for #6 screws. Use at least 4 screws to mount
Stratus II.
MODBUS – RJ-45 Jack for Modbus or Navigator
interface
Power Connections: It is recommended that an USB – USB interface for Modbus programming
adequately sized circuit breaker be connected between STAT1 – Isolated control status LED
the power service and Stratus II to permit fail-safe Green – No Fault
removal of power before making adjustments or Red – Isolated Control Fault
connections. Using .250” female spade type terminals, 0-5 – Connection for 0-5 VDC control input
connect L1 power (white) to location N, connect L2 COM – Common connection for all input signals
power (black) to location L, connect Earth ground 0-10 – Connection for 0-10 VDC control input
4-20 – Connection for 4-20 mA control input
(green) to location G. Refer to wiring diagram for
POT – Connection for a potentiometer or thermistor
connections. control input.
5V – Connection to power a remote transducer or
Motor Connections: For motor connections, use .250” potentiometer, 5VDC @ 50mA
female spade type terminals. For single-phase motors, RELAY – Connection for a relay alarm output. See relay
connect motor to positions marked W/T3 and V/T2. For alarm description above.
three-phase motors connect to locations W/T3, V/T2 and
U/T1. If a three-phase motor runs backwards, Non-Isolated Control & Power I/O Connections
disconnect power and switch any 2 of the three wires.
Any number of motors may be controlled in parallel from
one unit as long as the total current does not exceed the
current rating. To reduce electrical noise emissions, use
VFD shielded cable such as VFD Lean TR Cable, Item
No 08611804 from www.sabcable.com.

Using Single-Phase or Three-Phase Motors: Stratus II

can control single- or three-phase motors from a single-
phase power source. Refer to wiring diagram for motor
connections. 3.3V – Special functions
To control a 1PH motor set switch #8 to OFF. GND – Non-isolated (not earth ground) reference level
To control a 3PH motor set switch #8 to ON. A – Special functions
Power must be cycled before this setting will take effect. B – Special functions
Z – STOP on contact closure to “GND”
STAT2 – Non-Isolated control status LED
Control Signal & Alarm Connections: 0-5VDC, 0-
Green – No Fault
10VDC, 4-20mA, potentiometer, thermistor (sold Red – Module Temp / Current Faults
separately), contact closure control signals and alarm Red Blinking – Output Current Limited
relay outputs are made through detachable terminal SW2 – Switches to select single- or three-phase
blocks. It is recommended that power be turned off output power, fixed speed mode settings.

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WIRING DIAGRAM

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SWITCH STAT2 NOT EARTH GROUND
Z B A GND 3.3V
RS-485 2-WIRE SW2
1.+18V D2 ------NONISOLATED I/O------
2.N/C NONISOLATED I/O "3.3V" = SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
3.N/C J1 "GND" = NONISO REFERENCE LEVEL.
4.B MODBUS "A" = SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
5.A RJ-45 "B" = SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
6.N/C "Z" = STOP ON CONTACT CLOSURE TO "GND"
7.N/C USB
8.GND
STAT1 D1 USE W/T3 & V/T2 W/T3
TERMINALS FOR
1PHASE MOTORS. AC MOTOR
- V + 0-5 V
V/T2 1PH OR 3PH
1hp MAX
COM
- V + 0-10 V U/T1
- + 4-20 ma
ISOLATED I/O
POT/
THERM
+5V 5Vout @ 50mA
R1= VS/ILED OUT REGULATED
R1 W > VS X ILED
-
R1 RELAY
RED* +
VS LED

*LED ON FOR ALARM CONDITION TRUE. G N L

PhotoMOS Relay Output
Alarm Terminal Ratings: EARTH
85 mA. @ 230 V.A.C.
FUSE

FUSE

100 mA. @ 300 V.D.C.

1 Form A Contacts

115 - 240VAC +/-10%

1PH 47-64HZ

OTHER ALARM CIRCUIT CONFIGURATIONS.

68 K
- - -
RELAY LP1 GRN RELAY 2 Watt GRN RELAY
+ GRN LED + + +
VS 85 mA. MAX.
- 12V
R1
230 V.A.C. MAX. 265 V.A.C. MAX.
LED "ON" FOR NO ALARM A.C. LAMP "OFF" FOR ALARM
CONDITION PRESENT. CONDITION PRESENT. DRIVING LED WITH A.C. "OFF" FOR
ALARM CONDITION PRESENT.

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CONTROL MODES using the Navigator remote handheld programmer,

PRG02-F, see NAVIGATOR PROGRAMMING
To setup the Stratus II to control via; instructions below.

Turning Motors ON and OFF with a Contact Closure:

• Voltage Control (0-5V / 0-10V)
Stratus II can turn motors on and off when controlling via
• Fixed Speed (one selected speed)
a Modbus signal plugged into the RJ-45 connector or
• Contact Closure (ON/OFF control only) through a contact closure connected to Non-Isolated I/O
terminals, GND (not earth ground) and Z. CAUTION:
no additional programing is required, see “Out of the Box This connection is non-isolated Hi-Voltage.
Operation” below. To setup the Stratus II for;
Fixed Speed Control: To operate a motor at a single
• Temperature Control (CRI supplied thermistor) fixed frequency / speed, set DIP switch 7 to ON and use
• Potentiometer Control (1KΩ – 100KΩ) Table 1 for frequency settings.
• Current Control (4-20mA)
• Voltage Control (custom control slopes) Table 1: Fixed Speed Settings
• PID Plus™ Control Loop (Voltage or Current) Output DIP switch settings
• Custom Alarm settings Frequency 1 2 3 4 5 6
• Custom Contact Closure settings 0 Hz OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
• Monitoring attributes real-time 1 Hz ON OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
• Modbus control 2 Hz OFF ON OFF OFF OFF OFF
3 Hz ON ON OFF OFF OFF OFF
4 Hz OFF OFF ON OFF OFF OFF
the SmartFan Navigator handheld programmer
5 Hz ON OFF ON OFF OFF OFF
PRG02-F or a connection to a Modbus network is
6 Hz OFF ON ON OFF OFF OFF
required. For programming with MODBUS, refer to 7 Hz ON ON ON OFF OFF OFF
www.controlresources.com/stratus2. 8 Hz OFF OFF OFF ON OFF OFF
9 Hz ON OFF OFF ON OFF OFF
10 Hz OFF ON OFF ON OFF OFF
OUT OF THE BOX OPERATION 11 Hz ON ON OFF ON OFF OFF
12 Hz OFF OFF ON ON OFF OFF
Voltage Control: Stratus II will accept a 0-5VDC or 0- 13 Hz ON OFF ON ON OFF OFF
14 Hz OFF ON ON ON OFF OFF
10VDC input signal and control motor speed as shown
15 Hz ON ON ON ON OFF OFF
below. Refer to Wiring Diagram for connections. To
16 Hz OFF OFF OFF OFF ON OFF
modify the control slope or add alarm points, see 17 Hz ON OFF OFF OFF ON OFF
NAVIGATOR PROGRAMMING instructions below. 18 Hz OFF ON OFF OFF ON OFF
19 Hz ON ON OFF OFF ON OFF
SPEED vs. CONTROL SIGNAL 20 Hz OFF OFF ON OFF ON OFF
21 Hz ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF
22 Hz OFF ON ON OFF ON OFF
100% 23 Hz ON ON ON OFF ON OFF
24 Hz OFF OFF OFF ON ON OFF
80% 25 Hz ON OFF OFF ON ON OFF
26 Hz OFF ON OFF ON ON OFF
60% 27 Hz ON ON OFF ON ON OFF
28 Hz OFF OFF ON ON ON OFF
40% 29 Hz ON OFF ON ON ON OFF
30 Hz OFF ON ON ON ON OFF
20% 31 Hz ON ON ON ON ON OFF
32 Hz OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF ON
0% 33 Hz ON OFF OFF OFF OFF ON
VDC 5 34 Hz OFF ON OFF OFF OFF ON
VDC 0
VDC 10 35 Hz ON ON OFF OFF OFF ON
Relay Alarm: When using voltage control, this alarm is 36 Hz OFF OFF ON OFF OFF ON
triggered for loss of control signal. In an alarm condition 37 Hz ON OFF ON OFF OFF ON
the STAT1 LED will turn red, the alarm RELAY output 38 Hz OFF ON ON OFF OFF ON
opens and the motor automatically switches to full 39 Hz ON ON ON OFF OFF ON
40 Hz OFF OFF OFF ON OFF ON
speed. Alarm settings and triggers can be programmed

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Table 1: Fixed Speed Settings (continued)
Output DIP switch settings Pressing the Next key will advance to the next menu
Frequency 1 2 3 4 5 6 selection, the Previous key will retreat to the previous
41 Hz ON OFF OFF ON OFF ON menu selection. Use the ▲ or ▼ keys to enter the
42 Hz OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON menu or change the programming selections in each
43 Hz ON ON OFF ON OFF ON menu. There are 5 top level programming menus each
44 Hz OFF OFF ON ON OFF ON
with a series of submenus.
45 Hz ON OFF ON ON OFF ON
46 Hz OFF ON ON ON OFF ON
47 Hz ON ON ON ON OFF ON
READ ONLY Press Next or Previous to change
48 Hz OFF OFF OFF OFF ON ON
49 Hz ON OFF OFF OFF ON ON MENU Press ▲ or ▼ to access or change
50 Hz OFF ON OFF OFF ON ON
51 Hz ON ON OFF OFF ON ON
52 Hz OFF OFF ON OFF ON ON
53 Hz ON OFF ON OFF ON ON Menu Selection Description
54 Hz OFF ON ON OFF ON ON READ ONLY Use to read various controller
55 Hz ON ON ON OFF ON ON attributes
56 Hz OFF OFF OFF ON ON ON SELECT MODE Use to select control mode:
57 Hz ON OFF OFF ON ON ON
Temperature, Potentiometer,
58 Hz OFF ON OFF ON ON ON
Current, Voltage or PID Plus™
59 Hz ON ON OFF ON ON ON
60 Hz OFF OFF ON ON ON ON PROGRAM MODE Use to customize the control
61 Hz ON OFF ON ON ON ON mode selected in the SELECT
62 Hz OFF ON ON ON ON ON MODE.
63 Hz ON ON ON ON ON ON CC ADJUST Use to customize contact
closure control options.
MOTOR ADJUST Use to customize motor
responses
NAVIGATOR PROGRAMMING
READ ONLY OPTIONS
The SmartFan Navigator PRG02-F can be used to
switch control modes, customize setting of control To enter the read only submenu, press ▼ key when the
modes, save and copy custom settings, or monitor the READ ONLY MENU is selected. The following
drive attributes in real-time. attributes can be monitored (but not changed) in this
menu:

READ ONLY SUBMENU

Selections Description
TARGET FREQ Output frequency setting
ACTUAL FREQ Actual output frequency
TARGET SPEED Output frequency setting as a %
ACTUAL SPEED Actual output frequency as a %
CONTROL VALUE Control input reading as a %
ALARM STATUS Fault type; temp, current, signal
BUS VOLTAGE DC power supply voltage
To start using, plug the Navigator into the RJ-45 BUS CURRENT Motor current draw
connector on the Stratus II (Rev: 4 or above) using the MODULE TEMP Temperature of Power Module
Ethernet cable provided. Connect the Stratus II to the REVISION Revision of current firmware
motor, control signal, alarm connection (if any), AC MODBUS ID Set with MODBUS network only
power source and apply power. The Navigator will PHASE AC output (1PH or 3PH)
display its Part Number and Revision briefly then it will RETURN Press ▲ to exit this submenu
show the product type connected.
To navigate between selections, use the Next or
Stratus II Previous keys.
READY

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SELECTING CONTROL MODES
There are 3 basic types of control graphs that the
To select control modes go to the SELECT MODE Menu Stratus II can emulate: positive slope, negative slope
and use the ▲ or ▼ keys to select between control and two speed, (see graphs below). It may be helpful to
modes. Note: The Navigator cannot be used to change choose one of the control graphs to fill in your preferred
MODBUS control variables, the use of a MODBUS variables, A, B, C, D and E before programming.
network is required to change MODBUS control
variables, ref: www.controlresources.com/stratus2. Positive Slope:

Select Mode Submenu SPEED vs. CONTROL SIGNAL

Selections Description
VOLT CONTROL Varies speed with DC voltage
MODBUS CONTROL Varies speed via a MODBUS network
S TEMP CONTROL Varies speed with temp. (S sensor)
PID+ CURR When connected to a transducer, unit
A
PID+ 10VDC varies speed to maintain constant
PID+ 5VDC current or voltage (pressure, flow…).
P TEMP CONTROL Varies speed with temp. (P sensor)
POT CONTROL Select speed with potentiometer.
CURR CONTROL Varies speed with current B

TEMP CONTROL PROGRAMMING -20°C C D E 100°C

Stratus II can be controlled via an air, surface or liquid Negative Slope:

thermistor sensor found at the CRI website
www.controlresources.com. Refer to Wiring Diagram SPEED vs. CONTROL SIGNAL
for connections. To setup temperature control using the
Navigator PRG02-F, refer to the instructions below.

Use the “SELECT MODE” menu to select “S TEMP A

CTRL ON” when using an S-series thermistor or “P
TEMP CTRL ON” when using an P-series thermistor,
reference instructions above. (Note: Stratus II Rev:6
and older can only use the P-series thermistor) Use the B
Next key to select the PROGRAM MODE and enter the
TEMP CTRL submenu by using the ▼ key:
-20°C C D E 100°C
Temperature Control Submenu
Selection Description Two Speed:
MAXIMUM FREQ A, see graphs
IDLE FREQ B, see graphs SPEED vs. CONTROL SIGNAL
IDLE TEMP D, see graphs
MAXIMUM TEMP E, see graphs
ALARM Turns alarm feature ON or OFF
ALARM TRGR PT C, see graphs
A
ALARM STATE Alarm is triggered below point C
when set to “LOW”, above point
C when set to “HIGH”
ALARM RESPONSE Sets motor speed to point A
when alarm is triggered if set to B
“Max” and point B if set to “Idle”.
SENSOR OPEN Sets motor speed to point A on
open sensor if set to “Max” and
point B if set to “Idle”. -20°C C D 100°C

RETURN Press ▲ to exit this submenu

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POTENTIOMETER, CURRENT & VOLTAGE
CONTROL PROGRAMMING
There are 3 basic types of control graphs that the
Stratus II can emulate: positive slope, negative slope
Potentiometer Control Programming: Connection for and two speed, (see graphs below). It may be helpful to
potentiometer control mode is made on the Isolated I/O choose one of the control graphs and fill in your
terminals using the COM pin for negative reference, 5V preferred variables, A, B, C, D and E before
pin for positive reference and POT for the wiper control. programming. Note that the X axis is labeled as a % of
Refer to Wiring Diagram for connections. Refer to the control signal. The table below can be used to help
SELECTING CONTROL MODES section above and match the actual control inputs with that displayed on the
select “POT CONTROL ON”, then advance to the X axis and in the Navigator programmer..
PROGRM MODE menu using the Next key and enter
the submenu by using the ▼ key. Skip to the table
below for list and description of programming options. X-Axis Equivalents
Navigator Selectable Values 0% 100%
Potentiometer Mode 0% 100%
Current Control Programming: Stratus II can control 4-20mA Control Signal 4mA 20mA
via a 4-20mA input signal. Refer to Wiring Diagram for 0-5VDC Control Signal 0VDC 5VDC
connections. Refer to SELECTING CONTROL MODES 0-10VDC Control Signal 0VDC 10VDC
section above to select “CURR CONTROL ON”, then
advance to the PROGRM MODE menu using the Next
key and enter the submenu by using the ▼ key. Skip to Positive Slope:
the table below for list and description of programming SPEED vs. CONTROL SIGNAL
options. Note: 4mA = 0% and 20mA = 100% in the
charts below and when programming via the Navigator.

Voltage Control Programming: Stratus II will accept a A

0-5VDC or 0-10VDC input signal and control motor
speed as shown on page 5 without any programming.
Refer to Wiring Diagram for connections. To modify
the control slope or add alarm trigger points using the
Navigator remote handheld programmer, refer to B
SELECTING CONTROL MODES section above to
select “VOLT CONTROL ON”, then advance to the
PROGRM MODE menu using the Next key and enter 0% C D E 100%
the submenu by using the ▼ key. Note: 0 VDC = 0%
and 5 VDC or 10 VDC = 100% in the charts below and
when programming via the Navigator.
Negative Slope
SPEED vs. CONTROL SIGNAL
Pot., Current and Voltage Control Submenu
Selection Description
MAXIMUM FREQ A, see graphs
IDLE FREQ B, see graphs
IDLE INPUT D, see graphs A
MAX INPUT E, see graphs
ALARM Turns alarm ON or OFF
ALARM TRGR PT C, see graphs
ALARM STATE Alarm is triggered below point C
when set to “LOW”, above point B
C when set to “HIGH”
ALARM RESPONSE Sets motor speed to point A
when alarm is triggered if set to 0% C D 100%
E
“Max” and point B if set to “Idle”.
RETURN Press ▲ to exit this submenu

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Two Speed: PID Plus™ Submenu
SPEED vs. CONTROL SIGNAL Selection Range Default
MAXIMUM FREQ 0 – 400Hz 60Hz
IDLE FREQ 0 - 400Hz 0 Hz

SETTINGS
SYSTEM
CORRELATED
SPEED VS INPUT INVERTED
A or INVERTED
0-20mA,
MIN INPUT 0mA, 0V
0-5V, 0-10V
0-20mA, 20mA,
MAX INPUT
0-5V, 0-10V 5V, 10V
B 0-20mA, 10mA,
SETPOINT

SETTINGS
CONTROL
0-5V, 0-10V 2.5V, 5V
CONTROL POINT (read only)
0% C D 100% SENSOR READING (read only)
DAMPEN TIME 0.4 – 10.2 sec 4.2 sec
SWITCH LOCKOUT ON / OFF OFF
LOW ALARM
20 – 240 sec 60 sec

SETTINGS
MAINTANING A CONSTANT PRESURE, DELAY

ALARM
FLOW OR OTHER TRANSDUCER INPUT HIGH ALARM
20 – 240 sec 60 sec
WITH PID Plus™ DELAY
MIN ALARM ON / OFF OFF
Starting with revision 5, Stratus II can be used to MAX ALARM ON / OFF OFF
maintain a selected pressure, flow or other selected RETURN Press ▲ to exit Submenu
control point from a 20mA, 5VDC or 10VDC transducer.
Using the proprietary PID Plus™ programming menus System Settings:
in the Navigator hand held remote programmer, one can
select: MAXIMUM FREQ – Limits the maximum motor speed.
Set to no more than the maximum published frequency
• 0-20mA, 0-10VDC or 0-5VDC control point for your motor. Note: the motor frequency must also be
• Vary setpoint dampening set using the MOTOR ADJUST submenu (see MOTOR
• Alarm trigger points RESPONSE PROGRAMING section below).

To begin: IDLE FREQ – Limits the minimum motor speed.

SPEED VS INPUT – Set to CORRELATED if as motor

1. Select a transducer with control outputs up to
speed increases (all other variables constant),
10Vdc or 20mA.
transducer current or transducer voltage output
2. Connect transducer outputs to ISOLATED I/O
increases. Set to INVERTED if as motor speed
(TB35). If using an alarm, connect it to RELAY.
increases (all other variables constant), transducer
Refer to wiring diagram on page 4.
current or transducer voltage output decreases.
3. Connect Navigator PRG02-F (Rev:2 or higher)
to RJ45 (J1). MIN INPUT – Enter the minimum input value. If signal
4. Connect motor and power to Stratus II. Refer to falls below this value an alarm can be triggered and
wiring diagram on page 4. Apply power to latched. Use to detect a faulty sensor / transducer.
transducer and Stratus II.
5. Navigator will read: Stratus II READY. To start MAX INPUT – Enter the maximum input value. If signal
real-time programming with the Navigator press goes beyond this value an alarm can be triggered and
the Next key until window reads SELECT latched. Use to detect a faulty sensor / transducer.
MODE. Press the ▼ key to enter SELECT
MODE and continue pressing the ▼ to select Control Settings:
PID+ CURR, PID+ 10VDC or PID+ 5VDC
depending on your transducer. Enter the Next SETPOINT – Use this variable to select the control point
key to go to PROGRAM MODE and press.▼ in mA or Vdc that you want to maintain, refer to your
key to enter PID Plus™ submenu. transducer specification for help in selecting the desired
value.

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CONTROL POINT – When SWITCH LOCKOUT is ON, EXAMPLE: You would like your installers to have the
the control point will always be equal to the SETPOINT. capability to fine tune a system in the field, but you do
When SWITCH LOCKOUT is OFF, the control point will not want to give them full access to all Navigator
be the SETPOINT ± the values determined by the
variables. You have determined that a typical control
settings of DIP switches 1-6. See SWITCH LOCKOUT
below. point setting for your chosen transducer would be
12.5mA. With SWITCH LOCKOUT set to OFF you
SENSOR READING – Is the actual reading in mA or Vdc program the SETPOINT to 12.5mA. The Stratus II will
being reported from the transducer in real-time. constantly increase or decrease motor speed to hold the
12.5mA control point constant. If the installer decides
DAMPEN TIME – The delay between the times the
control point reading is checked and the speed is that a control point of 11.3mA would be more
modified. Adjust to fine tune your system to prevent appropriate for this application, setting the DIP switches
oscillation. to:

SWITCH LOCKOUT – When set to ON, DIP switches 1- 1 2 3 4 5 6

6 are disabled. When set to OFF, DIP switches 1-6 can OFF ON ON OFF OFF ON
be used to shift the control point without a Navigator
programmer. The control point can be adjusted up (DIP would make the new control point 12.5 – 1.2 = 11.3mA.
switch 6 OFF) or down (DIP switch 6 ON) from this
Changing switch 6 to OFF would make the new control
number using DIP switches 1-5, see table below.
point 12.5 +1.2 = 13.7mA.
DIP Switch Control Point Adjustments
DIP Switch Settings PID+ PID+ PID+ Alarm Settings:
1 2 3 4 5 5V 10V CURR
OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF 0.00 0.0 0.0 The Stratus II will hold the CONTROL POINT to within ±
ON OFF OFF OFF OFF 0.05 0.1 0.2 0.2mA in PID+ CURR mode, ±0.1VDC in PID+ 10VDC
OFF ON OFF OFF OFF 0.10 0.2 0.4 mode and ±.05VDC in PID+ 5VDC mode if the system
ON ON OFF OFF OFF 0.15 0.3 0.6
will allow. When the system will not allow these
OFF OFF ON OFF OFF 0.20 0.4 0.8
ON OFF ON OFF OFF 0.25 0.5 1.0
tolerances to be maintained, an alarm will be triggered.
OFF ON ON OFF OFF 0.30 0.6 1.2
ON ON ON OFF OFF 0.35 0.7 1.4 When the alarm is triggered the RELAY will open and
OFF OFF OFF ON OFF 0.40 0.8 1.6 the LED STAT1 will turn amber. An alarm can be cleared
ON OFF OFF ON OFF 0.45 0.9 1.8 by cycling power or activating the contact closure when
OFF ON OFF ON OFF 0.50 1.0 2.0 CC is ENABLED, ref. CONTACT CLOSURE
ON ON OFF ON OFF 0.55 1.1 2.2 PROGRAMMING (next page). See below for alarm
OFF OFF ON ON OFF 0.60 1.2 2.4 programming options.
ON OFF ON ON OFF 0.65 1.3 2.6
OFF ON ON ON OFF 0.70 1.4 2.8 LOW ALARM DELAY – The number of seconds the
ON ON ON ON OFF 0.75 1.5 3.0 SENSOR READING must be below the CONTROL
OFF OFF OFF OFF ON 0.80 1.6 3.2
ON OFF OFF OFF ON 0.85 1.7 3.4
POINT before an alarm is triggered.
OFF ON OFF OFF ON 0.90 1.8 3.6
ON ON OFF OFF ON 0.95 1.9 3.8 HIGH ALARM DELAY – The number of seconds the
OFF OFF ON OFF ON 1.00 2.0 4.0 SENSOR READING must be above the CONTROL
ON OFF ON OFF ON 1.05 2.1 4.2 POINT before an alarm is triggered.
OFF ON ON OFF ON 1.10 2.2 4.4
ON ON ON OFF ON 1.15 2.3 4.6 MIN ALARM – When ON an alarm is triggered at the
OFF OFF OFF ON ON 1.20 2.4 4.8
ON OFF OFF ON 1.25 2.5 5.0
MIN INPUT set above.
ON
OFF ON OFF ON ON 1.30 2.6 5.2
ON ON OFF ON ON 1.35 2.7 5.4 MAX ALARM – When ON an alarm is triggered at the
OFF OFF ON ON ON 1.40 2.8 5.6 MAX INPUT set above.
ON OFF ON ON ON 1.45 2.9 5.8
OFF ON ON ON ON 1.50 3.0 6.0
ON ON ON ON ON 1.55 3.1 6.2

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SENSOR READING
MOTOR OUTPUT – Turns motor ON or OFF

DIR – Changes motor direction (3 phase only)

Max
MOTOR FREQ – Set to 60Hz, 50Hz or 400Hz, ref. motor
Input
specs.

RAMP UP – Controls how rapidly motor will respond to

Min an increase in control signal. Useful for a conveyor.
Input
RAMP DOWN – Controls how rapidly motor will respond
to a decrease in control signal. Useful for a conveyor.
0% Under Alarm 100%
Over Alarm
CURRENT LIMIT – Setting a current limit can protect the
motor from excessive current draw. The current limit
can be set between 0.1 – 10 Amps. When the current
limit setting is exceeded, STAT2 (D2) will blink red.
CONTACT CLOSURE PROGRAMMING
Settings between 4.1 – 10 Amps will also shut off and
latch the motor output (T1,T2,T3) if the current limit is
Out of the box, the Stratus II can stop the motor when
exceeded for more than 60 seconds. A power cycle is
closing a normally open contact connected to the Non-
required to clear this fault.
Isolated (high voltage) terminals GND and Z. Using the
Navigator, one can program the Stratus II so that the
PWM FREQUENCY – Carrier frequency of drive output.
contact is normally open or normally closed and select a
Allows adjustment to remove audible motor noise.
fixed motor speed anywhere from stopped to full when
the contact closure is activated.

CC Adjust Submenu SAVING YOUR PROGRAM TO STRATUS II

Selection Default
CC Enabled When programing the Stratus II, you will note that your
CC POLARITY NO (normally open) changes take effect in real-time. To save these
CC FREQUENCY 0 Hz (motor off) changes, press the Write Drive key. Without pressing
RETURN Press ▲ to exit this submenu Write Drive, the Stratus II will revert back to the last
program saved in its memory when the power is cycled.
CC – Enables or disables contact closure feature. The Write Drive key can be used at any time during
programing.
CC POLARITY – Changes contact closure to normally
open (NO) or normally closed (NC).
COPYING STRATUS II SETTINGS, SAVING,
CC FREQUENCY – Sets motor speed between 0 –
400Hz when contact closure is activated. NAMING AND RECALLING NAVIGATOR
PROGRAMS

MOTOR RESPONSE PROGRAMMING Refer to the Navigator Datasheet at

www.controlresources.com/pdf/navigator.pdf.
Motor Adjust Submenu
Selection Default
MOTOR OUPUT ON
DIR FORWARD
RECALLING STRATUS II DEFAULTS
MOTOR FREQ 60Hz
RAMP UP 6HZ/Sec Connect the Navigator to the Stratus II and apply power.
RAMP DOWN 12HZ/Sec Press Recall Program key and use the ▲ or ▼keys to
CURRENT LIMIT 10 Amps select VFD400 (the default program). Press the Write
PWM FREQUENCY 16,000Hz Program key to install all the default values.
RETURN Press ▲ to exit this submenu

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Controlling multiple motors: A single Stratus II can
control multiple motors wired in parallel as long as the
Navigator automatically verifies the type and version of
maximum peak (startup) current doesn’t exceed 10
the connected Stratus II. It can display prompts to help
Amps.
the user identify possible problems.
Control Accuracy and Hysteresis: Control signal
Can't connect? accuracy for each control mode is as follows:
Pls check wiring
TEMP CONTROL: ± 1.5Cº
CURR CONTROL: ± 0.4mA
Indicates the Navigator cannot receive any valid data. It VOLT CONTROL: ± 0.38VDC
is possible some wires or contacts are damaged, or the PID+ CURR: ± 0.2mA
Stratus II revision is older than Rev:4 and is therefore PID+ 10VDC: ± 0.1VDC
not compatible with the Navigator. PID+ 5VDC: ± 0.05VDC

In alarm conditions, loss of signal and ON/OFF feature,

Please update
hysteresis is added to eliminate cycling. Hysteresis is as
programmer. follows:

Indicates the Navigator has found a Stratus II, but the Voltage ± 2%
Stratus II revision is newer than the Navigator firmware Current ± 1.5%
supports. Navigator includes an upgrade port for future Temperature 1-2Cº
updates. Contact Control Resources at (978) 486-4160.
Maximum Fan Current: Some motors draw higher
Older drive need current at less than maximum voltage. Contact motor
previous codes manufacturer for details.

HiPot Testing: Stratus II is designed to withstand HiPot

Indicates the Navigator has found an older version of
testing to 1500Vrms, line input to analog input, motor
the Stratus II that is no longer compatible with its current
output to analog input.
firmware. The upgrade port can be used to load an
older version of firmware to update the Stratus II, or it
may be possible to update the Stratus II to the newer
version. Contact Control Resources at (978) 486- 4160.
CURRENT DERATING VS AMBIENT TEMP.
% Rated
Current
TECHNICAL DATA
100%
Motor Compatibility: For maximum motor life without
using a line filter, the use of an inverter duty motor is 80%
recommended.
60%
Electrical Noise Emissions and filtering: Electrical
noise emissions (EMI) are highly dependent on load and 40%
environment. For many applications no additional
filtering is required to meet EN55011/FCC class A 20%
emissions standards. For applications requiring
additional filtering CRI recommends the following filters
or equivalents: 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
Ambient Temperature ˚C
EN55011/FCC class A: EN55011/FCC class B:
150KHz – 30mHz 10KHz-30mHz
Filter Concepts: LE series Filter Concepts: LX series

Corcom S series Corcom Q series

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