Hired-Hand Farm Hand Series: Stage Master - Manual (Page 15)

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9. Programming Examples
When following these examples, you will need to refer to the Program Reference section to see which
options are available for each of the parameters (P1, P24, etc.).
9.1 Setting Stage OnPoints and OffPoints
OnPoint, and OffPoint are easily set by pressing the numbered button on the left hand side of the
front panel. When you press one of the stage buttons, the main display will show “ON”. Then
use the + and - buttons until you see your setting in the individual stage display. (The stage
display you are adjusting will flash until you press the stage button again.) If you want to
program all the stages OnPoints, you may do so by clicking on another stage’s button, then using
the + and - buttons.
Press the stage button again, and the main display will show “OFF” adjust the OffPoint just like
you did the OnPoint. When you are finished, press the stage button again, and you will return to
normal operation. Repeat this process for each of the twelve stages.
9.2 Setting up Stage Modes, and Timer Status
There are three parameters used in programming any stage. They are P1-P3. The following is an
overview of how to program a stage:
1. Enter Program Mode by pressing and holding the Mode button for 5 seconds until
P1 is displayed, and the stage 1 display begins to flash. This parameter selects the
sensor(s) that this stage watches for on/off operation.
2. Select the stage you want to program by pressing the stage button (next to the stage
display.)
3. Press the + or - button until the desired sensor is displayed. 100= sensor 1; 020 =
sensor 2; 120 = Average of Sensors 1&2; 003 = Sensor 3; 103 = Average of Sensors
1 &3; 023 = Average of Sensors 2 & 3; 123 = Average of Sensors 1,2, & 3.
4. If you want to program more stages sensors, press the next stage’s button, and repeat
step 3.
5. Press the Mode button again and P2 is shown. This parameter selects what mode the
stage operates as.
6. Press the + or - button until the desired mode is displayed.
7. If you want to program more stages modes, press the next stage’s button, and repeat
step 6.
8. Press the Mode button until P3 is displayed. This parameter allows you to put a
stage on the system timer (5 or 10 minutes).
9. Press the + or - button until the desired setting is displayed.
10. If you want to program more stages stage timer settings, press the next stage’s
button, and repeat step 9.
11. Exit Program Mode by pressing the Mode button until after PS4 has been displayed
or wait 1 minute.
9.3 Setting Up Tunnel Control
Note: If you do not want the controller to ever enter tunnel mode just make sure that the Tunnel
On/Off switch is in the off position and you can ignore this section.
The Stage Master is a very versatile tunnel controller. It provides the grower with many different
ways to tunnel based on the layout of the house. It also provides two different ways of initiating
tunnel mode. The following are some tips and examples of setting up this controller to tunnel
your house appropriately.