KING DS-8 User Manual

LIMITED WARRANTY

The DS-8 is warranted against defects in workmanship and materials for two years from date of sale.
This warranty does not apply to damage resulting from accident, misuse, or alteration nor where
connected voltage is more than 5% above the configured operating voltage, nor to equipment
improperly installed or wired or maintained in violation of this Owner’s Manual. No other written or
oral warranty applies. No employee, agent, dealer or other person is authorized to give any
warranties on behalf of ASE.

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, to ASE, and we will repair or replace, at our option, at no charge to you with return
freight paid by ASE. It is agreed that such repair or replacement is the exclusive remedy available
from ASE and that ASE IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING
INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE. Some states do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above exclusion may not apply to you. The
warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to
state.

AUTOMATED SYSTEMS ENGINEERING, INC.
2519 E SAINT VRAIN ST
COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO 80909
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DS-8

RAIN/SNOW SENSOR CONTROLLER

INSTALLATION MANUAL

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AUTOMATED
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ENGINEERING

ENCLOSURE TYPE 3R

RAIN/SNOW SENSOR CONTROLLER

CONFORMS TO
UL STD 508
CERTIFIED TO CAN/CSA
STD C22.2 NO. 14

INPUT
100−120V AC 0.15 A 50/60 Hz
200−240V AC 0.15 A 50/60 Hz

CONTROL
30 A 240V AC, 20 A 30V DC

THIS UNIT MAY BE SUPPLIED BY MORE THAN ONE BREAKER

DS−8

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INDICATOR

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CONTROL SWITCH

MANUAL ON
AUTOMATIC
STANDBY/RESET

TRIGON

Manufactured By

AUTOMATED
SYSTEMS
ENGINEERING

2519 East Saint Vrain St Colorado Springs, Colorado 80909

General Safety Instructions

1. THIS UNIT SHOULD BE INSTALLED, OPENED, AND REPAIRED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL

ONLY!

CETTE UNITÉ DEVRAIT ÊTRE INSTALLÉE, OUVERTE, ET RÉPARÉE PAR LE PERSONNEL

QUALIFIÉ SEULEMENT!

2. To avoid shock hazard do not open the front cover with power connected to the DS-2B or any controlled

equipment.

Pour éviter la décharge électrique déconnectez toute la puissance avant d'ouvrir la couverture du DS-

2B.

3. To avoid fire hazard replace fuse F1 with a 1/2 Amp 250 VAC 2AG fast acting fuse ONLY.
Pour éviter le risque d'incendie remplacez le fusible F1 par un fusible de 1/2 l'ampère 250 VCA 2AG

SEULEMENT.

INPUT POWER

VOLTAGE SELECT

TEMP ADJUST

DELAY ADJUST

LOAD

PROBE JACK

LED JACK

SWITCH JACK

C&M JACK

SENSOR TERMINAL BLOCK

Setting the Adjustments

The DS-8 is specifically designed for snow and freezing rain detection only. This section
explains the functions of the adjustments. Trigger temperature is adjustable from 34°F
(1.1°C) - 44°F (6.6°C) using the temperature adjust (TEMP) control. When ambient air
temperature is below this trigger point precipitation is assumed to be snow or freezing rain.
When above the trigger temperature, precipitation is assumed to be rain and the sensor
will not trigger.

Detecting Both Rain & Snow

The DS-8 is designed primarily for snow detection but it is possible to trigger the unit on detection of
any precipitation. Unplugging the temperature probe from the probe jack will simulate continuous
freezing temperature detection. Any precipitation, rain or snow, which lands on the moisture sensor
will trigger the unit, no matter what the ambient temperature may be. Note, however, that the unit
cannot be configured for detection of rain only. Consider the DS-2B or DS-824 for this application.

Moisture Grid Maintenance & Replacement

It is recommended that the DS-8 be powered down and the grid wiped clean with clear water at least
once every 4 months. Heavy depos its may be removed using a non-metallic scouring pad (Scotch-

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or equivalent.) However, after a number of years, the corrosive elements left behind when

Brite
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 a new MG-3 “Moisture Grid Assembly” . Reference
the “Moisture Sensor Mounting & Termination” section for information on replacing the moisture
grid.

Preseason Testing

It is always a good idea to test the operation of the DS-8 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 (Radio Shack Part #64-4321 or equivalent.) Clean the moisture grid following the procedure
outlined above and allow it to dry. Apply power to the DS-8 and confirm that the lamp shows a steady
indication. Drip some of the water onto the moisture grid, and then spray the temperature sensor
protruding from the base of the DS-8 enclosure with the component cooler. Once the temperature
sensor has reached the trigger point with water still present on the grid the DS-8 will activate. The
user should hear the internal control relay close and the indicator will begin flashing. Proper
operation has now been confirmed. To clear the Delay-Off timer place the override switch into
“Standby/Reset”, and then back to “Automatic.”

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"Delay Off" refers to the drying cycle timer of the DS-8. The timer allows
the DS-8 to dry the heated surface through evaporation once
precipitation has stopped. The drying cycle reduces the chance of
moisture left behind refreezing into ice. This timer is restarted by each
precipitation detection. Therefore, the DS-8 will continue to operate as

long as precipitation is detected, then for the Delay Off period once
precipitation has stopped. The Delay Off time can be adjusted from 30-90 minutes using the delay adjust (DEL)
control. Note the “Manual On” function at the low end of the Delay Adjust control. The relay will close when this
area is entered and open when exited.

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