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TRACENET
TM GENESIS
CONTROL AND MONITORING SYSTEM
Installation, Operation & Maintenance Guide
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TraceNet Genesis Installation, Operation & Maintenance Guide
This guide, as well as the software and/or firmware described in it, is furnished under license and may only be used or
copied in accordance with the terms of such license. The information in this guide is furnished for informational use only,
is subject to change without notice, and should not be construed as a commitment by Thermon. Thermon assumes no
responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this guide.
This information is subject to change without notice. It is recommended that a quick check of the current revision status
be done at www.thermon.com prior to proceeding.
PRODUCT WARRANTY INFORMATION
The seller warrants all equipment manufactured by it to be free from defects in workmanship or material under normal use and service. If any part
of the equipment proves to be defective in workmanship or material and if such part is, within 12 months of the date of shipment from sellers
factory, and if the same is found by the seller to be defective in workmanship or material, it will be replaced or repaired, free of charge, F.O.B. the
seller’s factory. The seller assumes no liability for the use or misuse by the buyer, his employees, or others. A defect within the meaning of this
warranty in any part of any piece of equipment shall not, when such part is capable of being renewed, repaired, or replaced, operate to condemn
such piece of equipment. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties (including without limiting the generality of the foregoing warranties of
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose), guarantees, obligations, or liabilities expressed or implied by the seller or its representatives
and by statue or rule of the law.
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TraceNet Genesis Installation, Operation & Maintenance Guide
Table of Contents
Section 1: Genesis Introduction And Overview...........................................................................4
Section 2: Panel Inspection, Field Connections And Internal Wiring.........................................4
2.1: Recommended Visual Inspection Procedures................................................................4
2.2: Wiring and Connections Survey......................................................................................4
2.3: Control System Operation Check....................................................................................4
2.4: Heat Trace and Insulation Installation.............................................................................5
2.5: Power Distribution Wiring and Breakers.........................................................................5
2.6: TraceNet Panel Wiring.....................................................................................................5
Section 3: The Genesis System—Overview.................................................................................6
3.1: Genesis Modules Overview.............................................................................................6
3.1.1: The HMI Module.......................................................................................................6
3.1.2: The DCM...................................................................................................................6
3.1.3: The DTM....................................................................................................................6
3.1.4: The IOM....................................................................................................................7
3.2: The Genesis HMI Screens................................................................................................8
3.3: Setting Addresses and Configuring Genesis DCM and DTM.........................................15
Section 4: Genesis Control Options and Examples...................................................................16
4.1: Line Sensing Control......................................................................................................16
4.2: Ambient Sensing Options..............................................................................................16
4.3: Proportional Control and Power Clamp........................................................................17
Section 5: Genesis Testing and Start-Up....................................................................................17
Section 6: Operation and Maintenance of the Genesis Control and Monitoring System........17
6.1: Maintenance.................................................................................................................17
6.2: Maintenance Schedule Recommendation....................................................................17
Appendix A: Quick Start Guide For The Genesis Control And Monitoring System...................18
Appendix B: Genesis Specifications Guide With Component Limits And Specifications..........20
Appendix C: Troubleshooting Tips For Reliable Electrical Heat Trace Performance.................28
Appendix D: Genesis Modbus Memory Reference...................................................................34
Appendix E: Recommended Wiring For RS 485 Communications............................................35
NOTE: The TraceNet Command Communications Operating Instructions are addressed in a separate document
covering TraceNet Genesis, as well as TN, TCM18, TC1818, TCM2, TC202, TC201, TC101, and ECM. TraceNet
Genesis requires TraceNet Command Version 2.3.0+ for operation.
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