Is a snow sensor required for a SC-40C?

No, the SC-40C does not use a snow sensor, it is completely controlled by the attached APS-4C. However, the SC-40C does require the High-Temperature sensor Thermistor to be connected (or bypassed with a 470K-ohm resistor) in order for the unit to operate. The SC-40C...

How can I test the snow sensor?

The APS-3C and APS-4C controllers utilize the CIT-1 aerial snow sensor, the GIT-1 gutter snow sensor and the SIT-6E pavement snow sensor to detect weather conditions. All three of the sensors work in the same way, they require a temperature below 38 °F (3.33 °C) and...

LCD-8 Wire Gauge Connections

Connecting ETI’s Snow Switch® Model LCD-8 is a simple matter. Even for a nifty bit of controller technology. An ETI snow melting management product end user got curious. He  wants to know why the LCD-8’s black and white leads are smaller than its yellow...