by ETI Staff | Aug 2, 2011 | Frequently Asked Questions
The APS C series systems are designed to turn on and off, as the weather requires heat to deal with snow or icing conditions. Although a thermostatic dry contact switch can be used to override the system on for temperature alone, is not recommended since it will...
by ETI Staff | Aug 2, 2011 | Frequently Asked Questions
EMC stands for Energy Management Computer, which can used to remotely monitor and control the APS C series ice melt controllers. These connections are made to the Class 2 connection terminal block on pins 14 through 22. The following diagram will aid in making these...
by ETI Staff | Aug 2, 2011 | Frequently Asked Questions
There are two basic way to test a system to ensure that the control(s) will work when snow and/or ice are detected. The first way is to simulate the conditions required for operation. Lower the temperature of the sensor if it is not cold enough out and then get the...
by ETI Staff | Aug 2, 2011 | Frequently Asked Questions
The high temperature limit sensor is intended for two purposes, either as a slab sensor when the APS C series unit is used for heating side walks, patios or drives or for ambient air temperature when the unit is used for roof and gutter melt systems. In roof and...
by ETI Staff | Aug 2, 2011 | Frequently Asked Questions
The high temperature limit dial is used to set the maximum temperature that the unit will work at. When the High temperature limit sensor detects a temperature higher than what is selected on the dial it overrides the system and shuts it off. This function can be used...