MANUAL – INSTALLATION & SERVICE

SCR
Silicon Controlled Rectifier

v100 – Issue Date: 08/11/22

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Product Overview
General.......................................................................... 1
Operation....................................................................... 2
Installation
Mounting Instructions..................................................... 3
Discharge Air Temperature Option.................................. 4
Maintenance
Status LED Blink Sequences.......................................... 5
Hardware Specifications.................................................6

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
General
SCR - Silicon Controlled Rectifier
The Price SCR Controller is a "Silicon Controlled Rectifier" that provides proportional modulation to the output over its full operating
range. The SCR acts like an electronic switch that turns on and off large amounts of power to the load (heater). The Price SCR
uses a Zero Crossing feature that allows a soft start of the electronic load which eliminates power surges.
Features • Supports Control Input signals from stand alone controller
• Power requirements – 24VAC, polarity sensitive or BAS controller can be selected using jumper:
- 2-10VDC signal
• Aluminum heat sink to provide proper heat dissipation - 4-20mA signal
• Load Power ranging from 120-480VAC, and a current - 24VAC Pulsed signal
rating of 10-45A depending on the model • LED indication for: Firmware Version, Type of Input Signal,
• 5 available models: and Output Indication.
- 019455-108 – 3 Phase at 25A maximum
- 019455-109 – 1 Phase 45A maximum
- 019455-110 – 3 Phase at 45A maximum
- 019455-111 – 1 Phase at 10A maximum (Lite Model)
- 019455-112 – 3 Phase at 10A maximum (Lite Model)
• Both original and Lite models have the same functionality

PRICE SCR MODEL PRICE SCR LITE MODEL

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Operation
Standard Modulating Control Mode (No Discharge Air Temperature (DAT) Sensor):
When no DAT sensor is connected, the SCR operates in standard modulating mode.
With the jumper in the 2-10V or 4-20mA position, an analog signal can be sent to the SCR. The heater output is then cycled
proportionally to the signal being sent.

0–2V (0-4mA) = Heat Off.

2V–10V (4–20mA) = Heat On. 0 – 100% duty cycle.

With the jumper in the Pulsed 24VAC position, a 24VAC signal can be used to turn on or cycle the heater. In this mode, when a
24VAC signal is sensed, the heater is turned on until the signal is de-energized.

24VAC Pulse Width Modulation Time Cycle

FIGURE 1- SCR 24VAC PULSE WIDTH MODULATION TIME CYCLE
Used with Jumper in "Pulsed 24VAC" Position:

Price recommends a minimum 2 second period at

0.5 Hz as an input for the 24VAC pulsed signal. See
Figure 1.

Discharge Air Temperature Control Mode:

When a DAT. probe is connected, the SCR operates

in DAT control mode. With the jumper in the 2-10V
or 4-20mA position, if any signal above 2V (4mA)
is sensed; the heater will engage and modulate to
maintain its discharge air temperature setpoint. With
the jumper in the 24VAC position, when a 24VAC
signal is present, the heater will attempt to maintain
its setpoint.

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INSTALLATION
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Mounting Instructions
The Price SCR will typically be factory mounted in an enclosure with an electronic heating coil by Price. This assembly must
be mounted so that the fins of the heat sink on the SCR are vertical, not horizontal. Vertical mounting will induce proper heat
dissipation of the unit. Also, the heat sink must be open to its surrounding, meaning it must not be put into an enclosure or air
flow obstructed in any way. This too, will allow for proper heat dissipation from the heat sink. The heat sink should not be painted
during construction, as it will shorten the life of the SCR or SCR Lite controller.
NOTE: 24VAC Power to the SCR Controller is polarity sensitive. The HOT and the COM connections must be maintained
from the 24VAC power source to the SCR controller; HOT to HOT, and COM to COM. Warning: The SCR will still power
up if the polarity is switched but the control signal will not function as intended.

SCR CONTROLLER WIRING CONFIGURATIONS

SCR WITH DAT OPTION

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INSTALLATION
Discharge Air Temperature (DAT) Sensor Option

When a DAT sensor is plugged into the SCR, it will switch to DAT mode. Any call for heat above 2VDC (or 24VAC pulse) will enable
the SCR and in DAT mode, the SCR will pulse to maintain the requested temperature. The requested Discharge temperature can
be set with the blue dial in a range of 65°F to 130°F. If the requested temperature cannot be met (example: 130°F setpoint and the
discharge is only measuring 110°F) the SCR will be on at 100%.

SCR PINOUT

NOTE: Lite Model has 2 Red Status

LED's and a slightly different PCB
layout

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MAINTENANCE
Status LED Blink Sequence
Both the SCR and SCR Lite Model feature status light LED's that can be used to determine the mode/operation of the SCR. Use
the table below for troubleshooting the SCR:

INITIAL POWER UP

Green Status LED Red Output LED(s) SSR Input LED(s) Result
Jumper Setting
*Lite Model has two *Lite Model has two

3 long blinks on initial

Any Position Long Blinks OFF OFF power up indicates
firmware version 3

DURING OPERATION

Green Status LED Red Output LED(s) SSR Input LED(s) Result
Jumper Setting *Lite Model has two *Lite Model has two

Any Position 1 Blink OFF OFF No Output, Heat is off

No Output, Heat is off
2-10 VDC or 4-20 mA 2 Blinks OFF OFF (within range of 0-2 VDC,
or 0-4mA)
Output, Heat is
2-10 VDC or 4-20 mA 3 Blinks ON - Pulsing ON - Pulsing modulating (within range
of 2-9.5 VDC, or 4-19mA)
Output, Heat is
modulating (within range
2-10 VDC or 4-20 mA 4 Blinks ON ON
of 9.5-10VDC, or 19-
20mA)
Heat is on and Output
LED is on when signal
is present (see wiring
configuration on page 3)
Pulse 24 VAC 5 Blinks ON - Pulsing ON - Pulsing
NOTE: 24VAC input can
also be used with a
binary ON/OFF 24 VAC
signal
DAT mode - heat
Any Position 6 Blinks ON - Pulsing ON - Pulsing increasing at 2% every 5
seconds
DAT mode - heat
Any Position 7 Blinks ON - Pulsing ON - Pulsing decreasing at 5% every 5
seconds
DAT mode - heat steady
Any Position 8 Blinks ON - Pulsing ON - Pulsing - no change required - will
maintain
DAT mode - no call for
Any Position 9 Blinks OFF OFF heat - DAT sensor
thermistor detected
Fault - contact Price for
Any Position 10 Blinks N/A N/A
support

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MAINTENANCE
Hardware Specifications

24VAC, 120-480VAC Load, current rating 10-45A depending on the model:

- 019455-108 - 3 Phase at 25A maximum
- 019455-109 - 1 Phase 45A maximum
Power Requirements
- 019455-110 - 3 Phse at 45A maximum
- 019455-111 - 1 Phase at 10A maximum (Lite Model)
- 019455-112 - 3 Phase at 10A maximum (Lite Model)

-DAT Thermistor Sensor (10k Type J thermistor)

-Multiple control input signals from stand alone ontroller or BAS controller can be selected using
jumper:
Inputs • 2-10 VDC
• 4-20mA SignalTemperature Sensor (10K Type J Thermistor)
• 24 VAC Pulsed Signal)

- 019455-108: 7" x 5" x 3.75"

Size - 019455-109: 7" x 5" x 3.75"
- 019455-110: 11" x 5" x 3.75"
- 019455-111: 7" x 4.75" x 3.37"
- 019455-112: 7" x 4.75" x 3.37"
- 019455-108: 3.0lb. (1360g)
Weight - 019455-109: 2.8lb. (1270g)
- 019455-110: 4.4lb. (1995)
- 019455-111: 0.8lb. (362g)
- 019455-112: 0.9lb. (408g)

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