Can an ACT-1T control an inlet or curtain via a contactor?

Can an ACT-1T control an inlet or curtain via a contactor?

No. The ACT-1T uses the current sensor during the calibration process. If the ACT-1T is connected to a contactor that is switching the motors on and off, then it is not getting the current from the load, and will not calibrate or operate properly.

In the case of curtains that require motor starters you would need to use an ACT-1 in curtain (no-feedback) mode where you just program the idle band and open/close on/off times. This would give you control over hysteresis as the idle band is adjustable, it just means that your AFX won’t ever know how open or closed your curtains are, only if they should be changing based on the current temperature.


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