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TRAULSEN TECHNICAL BULLETIN
PRODUCT SERVICE DEPARTMENT FORT WORTH, TX 76106
G-SERIES CONTROL RELEASE 2017
Introduction:
This technical bulletin is intended to aid the field in using the G series control head. This technical bulletin
may not cover all situations that may arise in the field and final diagnosis of field based equipment is the
sole responsibility of the technician contracted to perform any work required.
Display overview
Esc or Back key
Unlock symbol Status icons + or Next key
Unlock or Modify
key
Cabinet Temp - or Previous key Display or Enter
key
Figure 1
Control button legend:
UNLOCK OR MODIFY KEY
PLUS/NEXT KEY
MINUS/PREVIOUS KEY
EXIT/BACK KEY
DISPLAY/ENTER KEY
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Unlocking the Keypad:
Press Display Press
Tap two times
Turning the display on and off:
Press Display Display State
Hold 5 sec NO DISPLAY
NORMAL DISPLAY
Adjusting temperature set point:
1. Unlock Keypad
2. Use or to adjust Set Point
3. Press
Initiate manual defrost:
Press Display
&
Hold for 5 Seconds
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Service Menu:
The Service Menu contains 3 sub menus:
(Sensor) – Enables a technician to view various control & sensor statuses.
(Set) – Allows a technician to change various control parameters.
(Alarm) – Enables a technician to view various alarm states.
ACCESS CODE 555
Press Display Press
Tap two times
See Table 1 for a list of parameters
To navagate to the
Press Display Press
See Table 2 for a list of parameters
To navagate to the
Press Display Press
See Table 3 for a list of parameters
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Parameter Tables:
1. To view Parameter press
2. Press to return to Parameter list
Mnemonic Parameter Description
Time Set Local Time Set
RH Snr Reset Reset Count RH Sensor
Light Status Cabinet Light Off/On
Aux. Device Status Auxiliary Device Status
Light Status Of Lights
Door Open Count Number Of Times Door Is Opened Since Defrost
Door Switch Closed/Open
DH Duty Cycle Door Heater Duty Cycle
Door Heater Cmd Door Heater Status
Def. Device Status Defrost Device Status
Cab. Tmp At Def. Cabinet Temperature At Time Of Defrost
Cond. Fan Status Condenser Fan Status
Cab Fan Status Evap Fan/Blower Off/On
Compd cmd Compressor Off/On
Total Amps Total Amps
RH Snr Status Relative Humidity Status
Dew Point Dew Point
Relative Humidity Relative Humidity
Dry Bulb/Rm Temp Dry Bulb
Aux Temp Auxiliary Temperature
Liquid Line Temp Liquid Line Temperature
Evap Coil Temp Evaporator Line Temperature
Temp Cab Average Average Cabinet Temperature
Table 1
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Parameter Tables (Cont):
1. To access Parameter press
2. Use or to adjust Parameter
3. Press to save settings
4. Press to return to Parameter list
Mnemonic Parameter Description
Temp Cab SP Temp Set point
Daylight Savings Daylight Savings time
Time Zone Time Zone
Temp Units Temperature Units
Software Version Software Version
Serial Number Serial Number
Door Heater Relay Door Heater Delay In Optimize Mode
Door Heater Mode Door Heater Control Mode
Defrost Time 6 Defrost Time 6
Defrost Time 5 Defrost Time 5
Defrost Time 4 Defrost Time 4
Defrost Time 3 Defrost Time 3
Defrost Time 2 Defrost Time 2
Defrost Time 1 Defrost Time 1
Defrost Interval Interval Between Defrost
Defrost Mode Defrost Mode
Defrost Setpoint Defrost Set Point
Fan Op. Door Open Cabinet Fan Action When Door Opened
Cab Fan Mode Fan Mode
Aux. SP Diff Auxiliary Set Point Differential
Aux. Set Point Auxiliary Set Point
Temp Cab SP Diff Cabinet Temperature Differential
Table 2
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Parameter Tables (Cont):
1. To view Parameter press
2. Press to return to Parameter list
Mnemonic Parameter Description
Temp Cab At Power Up Cabinet Temp at power up
Temp Cab Alarm Cabinet Temp Alarm Status
Temp Liq Line Alarm Liq Line Temp Alarm Status
Liq Line SD Alarm Liq Line Shutdown Status
Table 3
Error Codes:
Communication Error Corrective Actions
Press the reset button on the Main Board or
power cycle the unit
Replace the cable between the Main Board and
the Display
Replace the Display
Replace the Main Board
Error 1 Corrective Actions
Replace Main Board
Error 2 Corrective Actions
Press the reset button on the Main Board or
power cycle the unit
If it continues, replace the Main Board
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Control board overview:
RESET
BUTTON
RH SNR (B),
DOOR SWITCH
(W) DIGITAL
INPUT (BL)
Figure 2
Control board Troubleshooting:
Note: All components may be tested with direct power ONLY when disconnected from the board.
DO NOT jumper power at the board.
LED indicators will illuminate when the control is calling for an output to be energized. See Figure 2.
Control Board Specifications:
Fuse 325/326 Series Lead-Free 3AB, Slo-Blo 20A fuse
To reboot the board press the reset button (See Figure 2) for 5 seconds or until all the LED lights
Reset
flash, shut off and then come back on again.
Toggle Toggle switch disconnects power to all controls and components. When you turn on toggle switch
Switch there is a 5 second time delay before start up.
Door Switch 12VDC to Door Switch. When you open door there is a 1 second delay before the light comes on.
Data 8 GB SanDisk USB drive logs data every 10 secs for up to 10 years
Logging
High All high voltage component outputs can be isolated from the rest of the circuit by disconnecting
Voltage their respective 2 pin connector form the board. All components may be tested with direct power
Outputs ONLY when disconnected from the board. DO NOT jumper power at the board.
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Wire Diagram:
Contact Traulsen Technical Service:
If further assistance is needed feel free to contact Traulsen Technical Service at 800-825-8220 between
the hours of 7:30am – 11:30am CST & 12:30pm – 4:30pm CST.