For pavement snow melt applications...
The DS-2C and DS-5C electric snow melt controllers are designed for pavement snow melting applications.
They can be used as a stand alone controller or as a sensor for larger control systems.
Product range
- Housed in a weatherproof enclosure
- Senses both moisture and temperatures
- Adjustable temperature trigger point
- Expanded 30-90 min. & 2-6 hr. delay off drying time
- Manual override capable
- Selectable low temperature cutoff with unique recover module
- Super bright front panel power/activation LED indicator
- Remote control and monitor capabilities
- Easy to install
- Two year warranty
- Housed in a weatherproof enclosure
- Senses both moisture and temperatures
- Adjustable temperature trigger point
- Adjustable delay off drying time
- Manual override capable
- Selectable low temperature cutoff
- Remote control and monitor capabilities
- Easy to install
- Two year warranty
Technical data
Power Control Voltage:
DS-2C: 100-277V universal input
DS-5C: 100-277V field selectable
Max. Heating Load:
DS-2C: 30A
DS-5C: 60A
Max. Ambient Temperature:
-40°F to +185°F (-40°C to +85°C)
Enclosure Type: NEMA 3R
Mounting: Wall/pole mounted, outdoors
Dimensions (HxWxD): 4.75" x 7.00" x 2.75" (121mm x 178mm x 70mm)
Documents
| Type | Name | Language | Valid for | Updated | Download | File type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data sheet | DS-2C Controller Datasheet | English | United States | 31 Jul, 2016 | 235.6 KB | |
| Operating guide | DS-2C Rain/Snow Sensor Controller Installation Manual VIHWB122 | English | United States | 04 Jun, 2015 | 307.5 KB | |
| Operating guide | DS-5C Installation Manual | English | United States | 25 Jul, 2016 | 423.2 KB | |
| Data sheet | DS-5C Snow Melt Controller Datasheet | English | United States | 24 Jul, 2016 | 364.2 KB | |
| Catalog | Electric Heating Product Catalog VKAPA1022_2 | English | United States | 13 Mar, 2019 | 2.5 MB | |
| Data sheet | GX Snow Melting Mat Specification sheet | English | United States | 18 Dec, 2008 | 26.9 KB | |
| Brochure | GX Snow Melting System Trifold Brochure | English | United States | 20 Aug, 2017 | 1.4 MB |
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