FAQ
What is the de-icing duration for the Plus-Touch?
The de-icing duration (how long it is on full blast) is 3 seconds for variables, and 20 seconds for actuators.
How do follower relays work?
A follower relay mirrors the stage of the output that it is following. If it is following a relay, then it is on when the other relay is on, and off when it is off. If it is following a variable output, then it is off when the variable output is at 0 ...
How do I calibrate actuators?
Calibrate actuators by pressing their widget on the home screen and then pressing Calibrate, or by going to their equipment configuration page and pressing Calibrate Actuator.
How do I set up merged ventilation (VentGrid) in the Plus-Touch?
VentGrid splits your ventilation into steps to help create smoother transitions as ventilation increases. For a full walkthrough of programming VentGrid, see Programming merged ventilation in the Plus Touch user manual.
What are the Plus-Touch dimensions?
The enclosure is 9 x 7 x 3.75 inches (23 x 18 x 9.5 cm). The heatsink adds an additional 1.25 inches (3.5 cm) to the width.
What can replace a Norsol DVS-25HA?
The Plus-Touch is a great replacement for the Norsol DVS-25HA. It has two stages of variable speed fans, as well as the option to add four stages of 0-10VDC for VFD controlled fans, or other 0-10VDC equipment. It also has six relays (stages), all of ...
Can the Plus-Touch control a misting system?
Yes. The plus-touch has two zones and six relays. Thus it can support up to two independent misting systems with a total of six control elements. Set them up as a temperature controlled duty cycle.
Can I control a pump strictly off humidity?
Most equipment controlled from the PLUS-TOUCH must use temperature as a primary control mode. However if they set up a Cooling relay with a very high value setpoint, it should never turn on from temperature. Then, you can set up secondary modifiers ...
How does the backup get saved?
The backups are saved on a typical USB stick. See the Saving and Restoring Settings section in the User manual for details on this process.
Can I control my floor heating in a different zone?
Yes, the PLUS TOUCH has two available zones, so you can use one for controlling the room's main equipment based off the average of multiple probes, and a second one to control equipment off a different probe.
Can I add 0-10v devices to my control?
Yes, for variable heating and cooling devices, simply add a VDC-4 module to gain 4 additional 0-10v DC outputs.
How do I set up Modifiers?
For a full walk thru, see section "Programming Modifiers" in the User manual.
How do I look at past historical data?
You can currently only see the current day's highs and lows. This resets at midnight.
How do I install the VDC-4 module?
The VDC-4 module is installed into the Display side of your PLUS-TOUCH controller, there are 4 stand-offs where it will be secured by screws. Refer to the PLUS-TOUCH installation guide for pictures and more information.
How many curtains can the Plus-Touch control?
The PLUS-TOUCH can support up to 2 independent actuator or curtain devices utilizing feedback. If no feedback is required, you can control multiple curtains as a single curtain stage on the controller. External contactor may be required. Devices ...
Do I need the KPT-DISPLAY or KPEC-PLUS-TOUCH?
The old version backboard has a big black heatsink on the regulator as shown below. This backboard requires the KPEC-PLUS-TOUCH kit. The new version of backboard has a small DC-DC power supply as shown below. This backboard uses the KPT-DISPLAY kit.