Application program for pCO

pCO Stage Controller

Manual version: 3.1 - 09/11/99

Program code: EPSTDEIU0A

Rif.: 96EM
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

DETAILS OF THE PROGRAMME .........................................................................................................................2

USER INTERFACE ....................................................................................................................................................2

TERMINAL UNIT: FRONT PANEL VIEW WITH FRONT DOOR CLOSED ...............................................................................2
SILICONE RUBBER EXTERNAL BUTTONS ......................................................................................................................2
FRONT VIEW WITH FRONT DOOR OPEN ........................................................................................................................3
USE OF THE BUTTONS .................................................................................................................................................3
DISPLAY .....................................................................................................................................................................4
FUNCTION INDICATOR LEDS.......................................................................................................................................4
LIST OF PARAMETERS...........................................................................................................................................5

ALARM DESCRIPTION ...........................................................................................................................................9

DESCRIPTION OF PARAMETERS ......................................................................................................................10

CONNECTIONS .......................................................................................................................................................19
HARDWARE ARCHITECTURE......................................................................................................................................19
MAIN BOARD - LAYOUT ............................................................................................................................................20
MEANING OF THE INPUTS AND OUTPUTS.....................................................................................................22

CONNECTION OF THE INPUTS ..........................................................................................................................24

CONNECTION OF THE OUTPUTS ......................................................................................................................25

POWER SUPPLY .........................................................................................................................................................25
CONNECTION BETWEEN TERMINAL UNIT AND MAIN BOARD ......................................................................................26
INSTALLATION OF EPROM .......................................................................................................................................26
CONNECTION OF THE OPTIONAL BOARDS ..................................................................................................27
SERIAL PRINTER ........................................................................................................................................................27
CLOCK BOARD ..........................................................................................................................................................27
USEFUL ADVICE FOR A CORRECT INSTALLATION ................................................................................... 28

APPENDIX A: TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................................................29

APPENDIX B: CONNECTIONS.............................................................................................................................31

APPENDIX C: EXAMPLES OF APPLIANCES ...................................................................................................32

APPENDIX D: MATERIALS AND CODES ..........................................................................................................35

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DETAILS OF THE PROGRAMME

The programme allows full management of a refrigerator plant.
The characteristics of the system are as follows:
- display and control of the measured quantities;
- possible configuration of the number and type of control devices;
- display of alarms actived by the LED display and their audible signals by means of a buzzer;
- programming of the configuration parameters and of some operative parameters with access protected by a
password;
- modification of the basic operation parameters (setpoints, differentials, alarm thresholds, timing);
- LED display of the active functions;
- print of the alarms picked up and, at intervals, the state of the main variables of the machine;
- time band programming makes it possible to operate the devices controlled by the probe 1 from a second
setpoint (secondary) so as to save energy during the programmed hours and days;
- connection with a supervisory/remote controlled maintenance serial line according to the RS422/RS485 standard
and the Carel’s communication system.

USER INTERFACE
Terminal unit: front panel view with front door closed

Figure 1 references
COMPRESSORS
1. External function-indicator LEDS
Bar Bar FANS
2. External rubber buttons
°C °C SET 2
3. LED display
°F °F
SET EXT 4. Front windows
NETWORK

Fig. 1

Silicone rubber external buttons

Fig. 2
References Fig. 2
1. On/off button: turns on and off the unit. The green LED that lights up in the button shows the state of the
machine:
- if the LED is Off the unit is Off;
- the intermittent LED indicates that the unit has been turned off by a supervisor or a remote control through a
digital input;
- if the LED is on the unit is On.
2. Alarm button: it is used to display the alarms, to reset them manually and silence the buzzer.
When the button lights up (red), at least one alarm has been detected.
3. The arrow pointing upwards sets the values of the control parameters (it does not light up), or to disable manul
procedure.
4. The arrow pointing downwards sets the values of the control parameters (it does not light up), or to disable
manual procedure.
5. Enter button: to scan the messages on the display. The button is continuously alight (yellow light) and indicates
that the current is On.

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Front view with front door open

COMPRESSORS

Figure 3 references
FANS
Bar Bar

°C °C

°F °F
SET 2

1. Polycarbonate - coated mechanical

SET EXT
buttons
NETWORK
2. Function indicator LEDs
3. Adhesive polycarbonate (provided
upon request)
4. Silicone rubber buttons.

Fig. 3

Use of the buttons

displays the values measured by the probe 1 and 2 and, moreover, displays the conversion of these
values, from pressure values to temperature values

allows access to the values related the hour counters, operated manually to the connected devices and
allows the adjust of the probes

gives access to the group of parameters for the operation of the printer control (as required)

displays the status of inputs and outputs (both digital and analog)

allows the display/programming of the clock (if present) and of the relevant time range with setpoint
variation

allows the display and selection of the setpoint

allows the setting of both of the different operation parameters (protections, thresholds) and the
parameters concerning the configuration of the unit

displays the version of the application programme

The LEDs beside the listed buttons light up when pressed, and remain in this condition until any one of the above-
mentioned buttons is pressed.

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Display

COMPRESSORS

FANS
Bar Bar

°C °C SET 2

°F °F
SET EXT

NETWORK

Fig. 4
Features
• number of digits: 6
• colour: green
• height: 13mm
• number of side indicator LEDs: 5
• number of LEDs indicating the displayed function: 3+3

Function indicator LEDs

The 5 LEDs placed beside the display have the following meaning:
1. On LED at least one device, controlled by the probe 1, is active;
Flashing action at least one device, controlled by the probe 1, is in timing phase, that is its has been required,
but it remains off as long as its timing is fulfilled;
Off LED no device, managed by the probe 1, is active;
2. On LED at least one device, managed by the probe 2, is active;
Off LED no LED, managed by the probe 2, is active;
3. On LED night setpoint is active (sepoint 2);
4. On LED indicates that the setpoint variation is coming from an analog input (external setpoint);
5. On LED indicates that the communication with the supervisory network is active;

The 6 LEDs placed in the display indicate the unit of measure of the values detected by the two linked probes
(selections made in the programming-code branch):

bar pressure;
°C temperature;
°F in degrees Fahrenheit
Obviously only one of the 3 indicated LEDs can be on.

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LIST OF PARAMETERS
All the bold-faced parameters are described from page 10 on

On the following tables there are two Default columns: on the right one there are the factory set parameters, decided
by the Carel engineerings (see on page 18). On the left one the user may write its own.

Maintenance button

Code Description Default Rating Units of

measure
t1 device 1 operating-hour display (only if device 1 is enabled) 0÷999999 h
t2 device 2 operating-hour display (only if device 2 is enabled) 0÷999999 h
t3 device 3 operating-hour display (only if device 3 is enabled) 0÷999999 h
t4 device 4 operating-hour display (only if device 4 is enabled) 0÷999999 h
t5 devices operating-hour display (only if device 5 is enabled) 0÷999999 h
t6 device 6 operating-hour display (only if device 6 is enabled) 0÷999999 h
t7 device 7 operating-hour display (only if device 6 is enabled) 0÷999999 h
t8 device 8 operating-hour display (only if device 8 is enabled) 0÷999999 h
t9 device 9 operating-hour display (only if device 9 is enabled) 0÷999999 h
t10 device 10 operating-hour display (only if device 10 is enabled) 0÷999999 h
t11 device 11 or fan-inverter operating-hour (only if fan-inverter or 0÷999999 h
device 11 is enabled)
t12 device 1/valve inverter operating-hour display (only if device 0÷999999 h
1/valve inverter is enabled)
PSt access password to the parameters below 0 0÷999
th device operating-hour threshold (only if there is at least one device) 0 0÷999 hx1000
r1 reset of the device 1 operating-hour number 0 0→disable 1→enable
r2 reset of the device 2 operating-hour number (only if device 2 is enabled) 0 0→disable 1→enable
r3 reset of the device 3 operating-hour number (only if device is enabled) 0 0→disable 1→enable
r4 reset of the device 4 operating-hour number (only if device 4 is enabled) 0 0→disable 1→enable
r5 reset of the device 5 operating-hour no. (only if device 5 is enabled) 0 0→disable 1→enable
r6 reset of the device 6 operating-hour no. (only if device 6 is enabled) 0 0→disable 1→enable
r7 reset of the device 7 operating-hour no. (only if device 7 is enabled) 0 0→disable 1→enable
r8 reset of the device 8 operating-hour no. (only if device 8 is enabled) 0 0→disable 1→enable
r9 reset of the device 9 operating-hour no. (only if device 9 is enabled) 0 0→disable 1→enable
r10 reset of the device 10 operating-hour no.(only if device 10 is enabled) 0 0→disable 1→enable
r11 reset of the device 11 or fan inverter operating-hour no. (only if 0 0→disable 1→enable
device 11 or fan inverter is enabled)
r12 reset of the device 1/valve inverter operating hour no. (only if 0 0→disable 1→enable
device 1/valve inverter is enabled)
n1 device 2 manual operation (only if device 1 is enabled) 0 0→disable 1→enable
n2 device 2 manual operation (only if device 2 is enabled) 0 0→disable 1→enable
n3 device 3 manual operation (only if device 3 is enabled) 0 0→disable 1→enable
n4 device 4 manual operation (only if device 4 is enabled) 0 0→disable 1→enable
n5 device 5 manual operation (only if device 5 is enabled) 0 0→disable 1→enable
n6 device 6 manual operation (only if device 6 is enabled) 0 0→disable 1→enable
n7 device 7 manual operation (only if device 7 is enabled) 0 0→disable 1→enable
n8 device 8 manual operation (only if device 8 is enabled) 0 0→disable 1→enable
n9 device 9 manual operation (only if device 9 is enabled) 0 0→disable1→enable
n10 device 10 manual operation (only if device 10 is enabled) 0 0→disable 1→enable
n11 device 11 or fan inverter manual operation (only if device 11 of 0 0→disable 1→enable
fan inverter is enabled)
n12 device 1/valve inverter manual operation (only if device 1/valve 0 0→disable 1→enable
inverter is enabled)
CL1 Probe 1 calibration (only if P21>0) 0 -5.0÷5.0 °C/F°/bar
CL2 probe 2 calibration (only if P24>0) 0 -5.0÷5.0 °C/F°/bar
CL3 probe 3 calibration (only if P22=1) 0 -5.0÷5.0 °C/F°

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Printer button

Code Description Default Rating Units of

measure
Pr1 immediate printing request (only if P42=1) 0 0→disable 1→enable
Pr2 selection of the cyclic printing time (only if P42=1) 60 0÷999 min

I/O button

Code Description Default Rating Units of

measure
Ai1 display of the value detected by the probe 1 -99÷99.9 °C/F°/bar
Ai2 display of the value detected by the probe 2 -99÷99.9 °C/F°/bar
Ai3 selection with a potentiometer of the probe 1 setpoint (only if P21=1) or -99÷99.9 °C/°F/bar
display of the ambient air temperature (only if P21=0 and if P22=1)
Ai4 display of the remote on/off state 0→off; 1→on
i1 state of the device 1 lock alarm 0→off; 1→on
i2 state of the device 2 lock alarm 0→off; 1→on
i3 state of the device 3 lock alarm 0→off; 1→on
i4 state of the device 4 lock alarm 0→off; 1→on
i5 state of the device 5 lock alarm 0→off; 1→on
i6 state of the device 6 lock alarm 0→off; 1→on
i7 state of the device 7 lock alarm 0→off; 1→on
i8 state of the device 8 lock alarm 0→off; 1→on
i9 state of the device 9 lock alarm 0→off; 1→on
i10 state of the device 10 lock alarm 0→off; 1→on
i11 state of the device 11 or fan-inverter lock alarm 0→off; 1→on
i12 state of the low pressure/flow regulator alarm 0 →off; 1→on
Ao1 display of the state of the fan inverter 0÷10.0 volt
Ao2 display of the state of the device 1/valve 0÷10.0 volt
o1 state of the device 1 0→off; 1→on
o2 state of the device 2 0→off; 1→on
o3 state of the device 3 0→off; 1→on
o4 state of the device 4 0→off; 1→on
o5 state of the device 5 0→off; 1→on
o6 state of the device 6 0→off; 1→on
o7 state of the device 7 0→off; 1→on
o8 state of the device 8 0→off; 1→on
o9 state of the device 9 0→off; 1→on
o10 state of the device 10 0→off; 1→on

Clock button

Code Description Default Rating Unit of

measure
C1 hour display (only if P41=1) 0÷23 h
C2 minute display (only if P41=1) 0÷59 min
C3 day display (only if P41=1) 1÷31
C4 month display (only if P41=1) 1÷12
C5 year display (only if P41=1) 0÷99
PSC password that allows the access to the subsequent param. (only 0 0÷999
if P41=1)
C6 hour selection (only if P41=1) 0 0÷23 h
C7 minute selection (only if P41=1) 0 0÷59 min
C8 day selection (only if P41=1) 0 1÷31
C9 month selection (only if P41=1) 0 0÷99
C10 year selection (only if P41=1) 0 0÷99
C11 range-beginning hour with secondary set (only if P41=1) 0 0÷23 h

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C12 range-end hour with secondary set (only if P41=1) 24 0÷24 h

C13 Sunday with secondary set (only if P41=1) 0 0→no; 1→yes
C14 Monday with secondary set (only if P41=1) 0 0→no; 1→yes
C15 Tuesday with secondary set (only if P41=1) 0 0→no; 1→yes
C16 Wednesday with secondary set (only if P41=1) 0 0→no; 1→yes
C17 Thursday with secondary set (only if P41=1) 0 0→no; 1→yes
C18 Friday with secondary set (only if P41=1) 0 0→no; 1→yes
C19 Saturday with secondary set (only if P41=1) 0 0→no; 1→yes
C20 half an hour exclusion (only if P41=1) 0 0÷7
C21 exclusion beginning (only if P41=1) 0 C11÷C12 h
C22 exclusion end (only if P41=1) 0 C21÷C12 h

Setpoint button

Code Description Def Rating Unit of

ault measure
Sd1 display of the probe 1 actual setpoint (enabled code in case of St3÷St4 °C/°F/bar
setpoint control through analog input or if a secondary setpoint
is present or, finally, when the compensation is active)
St1 selection of probe 1 setpoint (only if P1>0 and P4>0) 2.5 St3÷St4 °C/°F/bar
St2 selection of probe 2 setpoint (only if P24>0 and P27>0) 16.0 St5÷St6 °C/°F/bar
Si1 setpoint selection of the probe 1/valve inverter (only if P20=1 2.5 St3÷St4 °C/°F/bar
and P14=1)
Si2 selection of fan inverter setpoint (only if P35=1) 16.0 St5÷St6 °C/°F/bar
PSS password that allows access to the subsequent parameters 0 0÷999
St3 selection of the probe 1 minimum setpoint (only if P1>0) 0 -99÷99.9 °C/°F/bar
St4 selection of probe 1 maximum setpoint (only if P1>0) 5.0 -99÷99.9 °C/°F/bar
St5 selection of probe 2 minimum setpoint (only if P24>0) 10.0 -99÷99.9 °C/°F/bar
St6 selection of probe 2 maximum setpoint (only if P24>0) 24.0 -99÷99.9 °C/°F/bar
St7 secondary setpoint selection (only if at least a device of the 3.0 -99÷99.9 °C/°F/bar
circuit 1 is present)
d1 probe 1 differential selection (only if P1>0) 0.5 0÷20.0 °C/°F/bar
d2 probe 2 differential selection (only if P24>0) 2.0 0÷20.0 °C/°F/bar
d3 device 1/valve inverter differential (only if P1>0 and P14=1) 1.0 0÷20.0 °C/°F/bar
d4 selection of the fan inverter differential (only if P35=1) 2.0 0÷20.0 °C/°F/bar
Sr1 step of the device 1 inverter (only if P20=1 and P14=0) 0.2 0÷10.0 Volt
Sr2 selec. of the probe 1 inverter deviation (only if P20=1 and 0 0÷20.0 °C/°F/bar
P14=0)
Sr3 minimum aperture of the device 1 inverter (only if P20=1) 0 0÷10.0 Volt
Sr4 minim. aperture of the device 1 inverter always applied (only if 0 0→disable
P20=1) 1→enable
SH1 threshold of high for the probe 1 (only if P1>0) 5.0 -99÷99.9 °C/°F/bar
SL1 threshold of low for the probe 1 (only if P1>0) 1.0 -99÷99.9 °C/°F/bar
SH2 threshold of high for the probe 2 (only if P24>0) 20.0 -99÷99.9 °C/°F/bar
SL2 threshold of high for the probe 2 (only if P24>0) 0 -99÷99.9 °C/°F/bar
dH1 alarm delay of high for the probe 1 (only if P1>0) 0 0÷999 min
dL1 alarm delay of high for the probe 2 (only if P24>0) 0 0÷999 min
dH2 alarm delay of low for the probe 2 (only if P24>0) 0 0÷999 min
dL2 alarm delay of low for the probe 2 (only if P24>0) 0 0÷999 min
SC compensation setpoint (only if P21=1) 25.0 -99÷99.9 °C/°F/bar
dC compensation differential (only if P21=1) 5.0 -50.0÷50.0 °C/°F/bar
dt delta of compensation (only if P21=1) 2.0 -99÷99.9 °C/°F/bar

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Programming button

Code Description Default Rating Unit of

measure
PSn password that allows access to the programming branch 0 0÷999
P1 probe 1 type 3 0→absent 1→active
2→passive 3→keller
P2 probe 1 lower range (only if P1=3) -0.5 -0.5÷30 bar
P3 probe 1 higher range (only if P1=3) 7 -0.5÷30 bar
P4 probe 1 device number (only if P1>0) 5 0÷11
P5 operating probe 1 devices with active broken-probe alarm (only 0 0÷P4
if P1>0 and P4>0)
P6 number of voltage variations (see explanation) 0 0÷3
P7 logic of voltage variations (only if P1>0 and P4>0 and P6>0) 0 0→n.excit. 1→n.deen.
P8 minimum time between compressor starting and voltage 10 0÷999 sec
variations (only if P1>0 and P4>0 and P6>0)
P9 full/par activation of volt. variations (only if P1>0 and P4>0 and P6>0) 0 0→full 1→partial
P10 turn on minim. time of the probe 1 devices (only if P1>0 and P4>0 ) 60 0÷999 sec
P11 turning off minim. time of the probe 1 devices (only if P1>0 and P4>0) 120 0÷999 sec
P12 min. time between probe 1 device turning on (only if P1>0 and P14=1) 10 0÷999 sec
P13 minimum time between probe 1 same device turning on “Anti- 360 0÷999 sec
court cycle” (only if P1>0 and P4>0)
P14 regulation with neutral zone or lateral band of probe 1 circuit 0 0→neutral z.
(only if P1>0 and P4>0) 1→lat. band
P15 type of regulat. of the probe 1 circuit (only if P1>0 and P4>0 and P14=1) 0 0→P 1→P+I
P16 integrat. time of the primary circuit (only if P1>0 and P4>0 and P15=1) 600 300÷900 sec
P17 time between turning on requests of the probe 1 devices (only if 20 0÷999 sec
P1>0 and P4>0 and P14=0)
P18 time between turning off requirements of the probe 1 devices 10 0÷999 sec
(only if P1>0 and P4>0 and P14=0)
P19 rotation enabling of the probe 1 devices (only if P1>0 and P4>1) 1 0→disable 1→enable
P20 inverter enabling of the device no. 1/valve (see explanation) 0 0→disable 1→enable
P21 analog input enabling for setpoint variation (only if P1>0 and 0 0→disable 1→enable
P4>0 and P22=0)
P22 enabling of the air temperature probe (only if P21=0) 0 0→disable 1→enable
P23 enabling of probe 1 compensation (only if P1>0 and P4>0 and 0 0→disable 1→enable
P21=0 and P22=1)
P24 probe 2 type 3 0→absent 1→active
2→passive 3→keller
P25 probe 2 lower range (only if P24=3) 0 -0.5÷30 bar
P26 probe 2 higher range (only if P24=3) 30 -0.5÷30 bar
P27 probe 2 device number (only if P24>0) 5 0÷11
P28 min. time betw. turning on of the probe 2 devices (if P24>0 and P27>1) 2 0÷999 sec
P29 regulation with neutral zone or lateral band of the probe 2 circuit 1 0→neutral z.
(only if P24>0 and P27>0) 1→lat. band
P30 type of regulat. of the probe 2 circuit (only if P24>0 and P27>0 and P30=1) 0 0→P 1→P+I
P31 integration time of the sec. circuit (only if P24>0 and P27>0 and P31=1) 600 300÷900 sec
P32 time between turning on request of the probe 2 devices (only if 20 0÷999 sec
P24>0 and P27>1 and P30=0)
P33 time between turning off requests of the probe 2 (only if P24>0 10 0÷999 sec
and P27>1 and P30=0)
P34 rotation enabling of the probe 2 devices (only if P24>0 and P27>1) 1 0→disable 1→enable
P35 enabling of fan inveter 0 0→disable 1→enable
P36 alarm delay of low pressure/flow regulator (only if P4>0 and/or P27>0) 40 0÷999 sec
P37 enabling of self-starting procedure 1 0→disable 1→enable
P38 type of cooling gas (refrigerant) 1 0→not sel. 1→R22
2→R134a 3→NH3
4→R404a
P39 °C or °F display 0 0→°C;→°F
P40 remote on/off selection 0 0→disable 1→enable
P41 clock enabling 0 0→disable 1→enable
P42 printer enabling 0 0→disable 1→enable

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P43 identification number 1 0÷999

P44 automatic or manual reset alarms 0 0→autom. 1→manual
P45 time delay at the intervention of alarm relay 0 0÷999 min
P46 enabling OFF key 0 0→disable 1→enable
P47 serial communication baud-rate 0 0→1200 1→2400
2→4800 3→9600
4→19200
P61 circuit 1 devices switch off mode 0 0→full 1→partial
P62 cold/warm 0 0→cold 1→warm

Info button

Code Description Def Rating Unit of

ault measure
If1 programme version

ALARM DESCRIPTION
How to manage the Alarms, you have to refer to the parameter P44 at page 16
Alarm button

Code Description Effect Verify

AL 1 Exceeded threshold of the device 1 operation hours Only signalling Threshold and hour number
AL 2 Exceeded threshold of the device 2 operation hours Only signalling Threshold and hour number
AL 3 Exceeded threshold of the device 3 operation hours Only signalling Threshold and hour number
AL 4 Exceeded threshold of the device 4 operation hours Only signalling Threshold and hour number
AL 5 Exceeded threshold of the device 5 operation hours Only signalling Threshold and hour number
AL 6 Exceeded threshold of the device 6 operation hours Only signalling Threshold and hour number
AL 7 Exceeded threshold of the device 7 operation hours Only signalling Threshold and hour number
AL 8 Exceeded threshold of the device 8 operation hours Only signalling Threshold and hour number
AL 9 Exceeded threshold of the device 9 operation hours Only signalling Threshold and hour number
AL 10 Exceeded threshold of the device 10 operation hours Only signalling Threshold and hour number
AL 11 Exceeded threshold of the device 11 or fan Only signalling Threshold and hour number
inveter operation
AL 12 Exceed. hour threshold of the device 1/valve inverter Only signalling Threshold and hour number
AL 13 Not operating Eeprom Only signalling Reset manufacture values and turn the
pCO off. If when turning on again AL13
remains, replace the board
AL 14 Probe 1 is not connected or does not operate See page 15 Connections of probe 1
AL 15 Probe 2 is not connected or does not operate See page 15 Connections of probe 2
AL 16 Detection of high-pressure switch/antifreeze Device complete stop Wiring of the digital inputs 1÷10
AL 17 Detection of low-pressure/switch/flow regulator Device complete stop Wiring of the digital input 12
AL 18 Stop of the device 1 Device 1 Stop and Wiring of the digital input 1
inverter of the device 1
AL 19 Stop of the device 2 Stop of the device 2 Wiring of the digital input 2
AL 20 Stop of the device 3 Stop of the device 3 Wiring of the digital input 3
AL 21 Stop of the device 4 Stop of the device 4 Wiring of the digital input 4
AL 22 Stop of the device 5 Stop of the device 5 Wiring of the digital input 5
AL 23 Stop of the device 6 Stop of the device 6 Wiring of the device 6
AL 24 Stop of the device 7 Stop of the device 7 Wiring of the device 7
AL 25 Stop of the device 8 Stop of the device 8 Wiring of the device 8
AL 26 Stop of the device 9 Stop of the device 9 Wiring of the device 9
AL 27 Stop of the device 10 Stop of the device 10 Wiring of device 10
AL 28 Stop of the device 11 or stop of the fan inverter Stop of the device 11 Wiring of the device 11
AL 29 Probe 1 threshold of high is exceeded Only signalling Wiring of the probe 1 and verification
of the threshold of high
AL 30 Probe 1 threshold of low is exceeded Only signalling Wiring of the probe 1 and verification
of the threshold of low
AL 31 Probe 2 threshold of high is exceeded Only signalling Wiring of the probe 2 and verification
of the threshold of high

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AL 32 Probe 2 threshold of low is exceeded Only signalling Wiring of the probe 2 and verification
of the threshold of low
AL 33 The number of devices being selected exceed Only signalling Number of selected devices
the outputs actually available
AL 34 Probe 3 is not connected and does not operate Stop of compensation Wiring of the probe 3
AL 35 Clock board is broken or not connected Stop of the time band Board connection

DESCRIPTION OF PARAMETERS
t1÷t12 - time display of the devices
These parameters indicate the number of working hours of every device. When displaying these parameters, the
identification number alternate, every two seconds, with the number of working hours of the device corresponding to the code.

T 1 HOUR NUMBER: 35178

IDENTIFICATION CODE

0 3 5 1 7 8
MORE SIGNIFICANT PART LESS SIGNIFICANT PART

When the number of working hours of a given device exceeds the working hour threshold (th), AL 1 ÷ AL 12 are activated.
Caution: when the analog outputs dedicated to the fan inverter and to the device 1/valve inverter are used (parameters t11
and t12), the displayed working hours refer to the calculation with the corresponding outputs at a value higher than 0 volt.
th - hour threshold of the devices
When the device working hours exceede this value, an alarm signal is produced, indicating that maintenance of the
concerned device is needed. If this parameter is given the value 0 the control is automatically excluded.
Caution. selection must be done in h per 1000.
n1÷n12 - manual operation of the devices
These parameters allow the manual activation of every device, i.e. without timing and rotation, and indipendently of the
values measured by the probes. The sole support of the control through manual operation is the alarm management. The
manual activation of the inverter devices makes it possible to force their analog outputs to the value of 10 volts. The manual
procedure can be activated only if the unit is Off. Therefore, all the parameters no.1÷no.12 are not enabled if the unit is On.
The flashing LED of the menu indicates that the manual procedure is active. If, after pressing the menu button, the enter
button is kept pressed for more than 2 seconds, all the manual procedure is deactivated. In any case, the manual procedure
comes automatically to an end after 30 minutes.
CL1, CL2, CL3 - calibration of the probes
These parameters allow the software calibration of the probes. The value given to these parameters is actually
added (positive value) or subtracted (negative value) to the measures detected by the respective probes. The offset
of calibration may be changed from -3 to +3 with the accuracy of the tenth. The CL3 parameter is visible only when
the relative probe (P22=1) has been selected.
Pr1 - request of immediate printing
This parameter allows a print of the unit main data such as values detected by the probes, active devices and the
most important programmed data.
Pr2 - cyclic printing time
The parameter indicates the cyclic printing time, i.e. the period between two successive periodic printings.
Ai3 - meaning of the analog input B3 (see fig. 30).
Allows the display of the value detected by the third analog input that can be have two meanings:
- variable setpoint using a potentiometer (P21=1);
- if the parameter P21=0 and P22=1 then the detected value represents the temperature probe of the ambient air
(necessary for controlling the setpoint compensation).
i11 - digital input ID11 (see fig. 30).
The parameter allows the display of the state of the digital input no.11. This input can represent:
- the lock of the device no.11 if it has been previously selected;
- the lock of the fan inverter if the device no.11 has not been selected.
C11=C12 - selection of the beginning and ending time of the reduced setpoint.
The parameter C11 allows the selection the beginning of the time bands with setpoint reduced; the parameter C12
makes it possible to select the ending time. Examples:
- Time band during the day. C11=12, C12=16: the reduced setpoint is active from 12:00 a.m. to 3:59 p.m.;
- Time band between two successive days. C11=14, C12=9: the reduced setpoint is active from 2:00 p.m. to 8:59
a.m. of the following day;
- C11=C12: the reduced setpoint is active throughout the whole day (24 hours).
IMPORTANT: absolutely do not select the value C11=C12=0.

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C20= selection of the day with exclusion of the time band.

The parameter allows the exclusive of the time band with secondary setpoint for a selected day. The beginning time
(C21) and the ending time (C22) are programmable. The data that can be selected are the following:
0 exclusion of the time band not enabled;
1 exclusion of the time band with secondary set for the day of Monday;
2 exclusion of the time band with secondary set for the day of Tuesday;
3 exclusion of the time band with secondary set for the day of Wednesday;
4 exclusion of the time band with secondary set for the day of Thursday;
5 exclusion of the time band with secondary set for the day of Friday;
6 exclusion of the time band with secondary set for the day of Saturday;
7 exclusion of the time band with secondary set for the day of Sunday.
C21 - beginning of the time band exclusion.
The beginning time of time band exclusion with secondary set is required (see parameter C20).
C22 - end of the time band exclusion.
The ending time of the time band exclusion with secondary set is required (see parameter C20).
Caution: do no enable at the same time the bands with reduced setpoint and the regulation of the setpoint from
analogic setpoint because both options have priority over the selected setpoint.
St3, St5 - minimum setpoint
Establish the minimum value that can be selected for the setpoint. The use of this parameter does not allow the end
to select a probe 1 setpoint lower than the value indicated by St3 and a probe 2 setpoint lower than the value
indicated by St5.
St4, St6 - maximum setpoint
Establishes the maximum value that can be selected for the setpoint. The use of this parameter does not allow the
end to select a probe 1 setpoint higher than the value indicated by St4 and a probe 2 setpoint higher than the value
indicated by St6.
St7 - secondary setpoint
Allows to select the secondary setpoint, that is valid when the time bands are enabled.
d1, d2 - device differentials
These parameters establish the values of the differentials of the devices managed by the probe 1 and 2 (inverters
excluded).

setpoint
differential
Fig. 5
d3, d4 - inverter differentials
Differential, in addition to the active setpoint of the relevant circuit, represents the other value which can be used to
calculate the limit switch point of the inverter, i.e. the measured value to which corresponds an output of 10 volts.

Volt
10

0
setpoint
differential value measured
Fig. 6
when either d3 or d4 are involved, the differential refers to the device 1/valve inverter or to the fan inverter
respectively. These parameters are visible only if the outputs for the inverter (P20=1 and P35=1) are provided for;
furthermore, in the case of the circuit 1/valve inverter, the sideband control must be selected (P14=1).
Sr1 - inverter step of the device no.1 (see fig. 14).
The parameter is visible only when the presence of the inverter on the device no.1 has been selected, and also if
when the type of control is based on neutral zone. It establishes the increment and decrement of the device no.1
inverter (see parameter P20).
Sr2 - deviation of the device no.1 inverter (see fig. 14).
The parameter is visible only when the presence of the inverter on the device no.1 has been selected, and also
when the type of control is based on a neutral zone. It is indispensable for the calculation of the inverter insertion into
the device no.1 (see parameter P20).
Sr3 - minimum opening of the device 1/valve inverter.
The parameter is visible only when the presence of the inverter on the device no.1/valve has been selected. This
parameter makes it possible to apply a minimum voltage at the inverter/valve output. Therefore, this value is forced
when the conditions involve the application of a voltage value lower than the minimum value selected.

Sr4 - minimum aperture of the device 1/valve inverter continuously applied.

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The parameter is visible only when the presence of the inverter on the device no.1/valve has been selected
(parameter P20). If the parameter SR4 is 1, the minimum aperture of the device 1/valve inverter (parameter Sr3) is
applied even if in case of alarm presence on this device or when (if P14=0) compressor 1 is Off. Only when the unit
is Off the output of the inverter/valve remains 0 in all cases.
SH1, SH2 - alarm threshold of high
It represents the threshold of high of the probe 1 and 2 respectively. When the value detected by the probe exceeds
the selected value the alarm is activated.
SL1, SL2 - alarm threshold of low
It represents the threshold of low of the probe 1 and 2 respectively. When the value detected by the probe falls
below the selected value the alarm is activated.
SC, dC, dt - set point, differential and compensation delta. See parameter P23.
P1, P24 - type of probes
The parameters makes it possible to specify the type of probes being used. The following selections are available.
0 probe is absent;
1 active temperature probe (-1V dc ÷ 1V dc);
2 temperature NTC probe;
3 pressure Keller probe 4-20 mA (Keller).
Depending on the selection it is necessary to connect the probes to the analog input B1 and B2 (passive
temperature probes) or B5 and B6 (pressure probes or temperature probes of the active type).
P2, P25 - probe lower range
These parameters are necessary when non-Carel probes have been selected (Keller probes or 4-20 mA probes).
They represent the lower operating limit of the respective probes. For instance, to the 4mA could correspond the 0
bar value, and so the 0 value must be attributed to the parameter.
P3, P26 - probe upper range
These parameters are necessary only when non-Carel probes have been selected (Keller probes or 4-20 m/A
probes). They represent the upper operating limit of the respective probes. For instance, to the 20 mA could
correspond the value of 30 bar, and so the value “30” must be attributed to the parameter.
P4 - probe 1 device number
The parameter represents the number of devices controlled by the probe 1 (except possible voltage control). The
device number may range from 0 to 11. When 11 devices are selected, it is not possible to connect any device to the
secondary circuit (except the fan inverter).
P5 - number of devices operating with probe 1 out of order
When occurring the alarm of broken or not connected probe 1 (AL14), the parameter P5 indicates the minimum
number of the circuit devices which are On.
P6 - number of voltage regulation
If the devices controlled by the probe 1 are compressors, it is possible to select the presence or not of one, two or
three stages of voltage regulation. If up to 5 compressors have been selected (P4=5), it is possible to use only one
stage of voltage regulation; while if up to 3 compressors have been selected (P4=3), it is possible to use 2 stage of
voltage regulation; while if up to 2 compressors have been selected (P4=2), it is possible to use 3 stage of voltage
regulation. This parameter is displayed only if P1>0 and P4>0 and if the functions “Device 1 Inverter” and “Neutral
Zone” have been not enabled at the same time (P14=0 and P20=1). Therefore the parameter is displayed in the
following cases: P1>0, P4>0, P14=0, P20=0; P1>0, P4>0, P14=1, P20=1.
P7 - logic of the voltage regulations
When voltage regulations are used, through this parameter it is possible to choose the operation logic of the outputs
dedicated to the voltage regulations (normally excited or normally deenergized).
P8 - minimum time between the turning on of successive voltage regulations of the same compressor.
It sets the minimum time needed between two successive voltage regulations, or between the starting of the
compressor and the respective voltage regulation. The parameter is present only if the regulations have been selected
(P6>0).
P9 - logic of the voltage regulations turning on - full or partial
FULL: the ON sequence is COMP.1 → PARZ.1 → COMP2 → PARZ.2 etc...While the OFF sequence is PARZ.2 →
COMP2 → PARZ.1 → COMP.1
PARTIAL:in the ON sequence the partializations will be activated as soon as all the compressors are On. In the OFF
sequence the compressors are turned Off when the all partializations are already Off.
P10 - turning on minimum time of the probe 1 devices
It sets the turning on minimum time of the circuit 1 devices. As a consequence, when all the circuit devices have been
activated, they must remain oN for the same lenght of time as the one selected by the above-mentioned parameter.

ON
request
OFF
ON
device
OFF

P10
Fig. 7

P11 - turning off minimum time of the probe 1 devices

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It sets the turning off minimum time of the circuit 1 devices. When after the last turning off the selected minimum has
not alapsed, the circuit 1 devices are not turned on again.
ON
request
OFF
ON
device
OFF

P11
Fig. 8

P12 - minimum time between successive probe 2 devices

It represents the minimum time (in seconds) that must elapse between the turning on of a device and the turning on of
the subsequent device controlled by the probe 1. This parameter allows to avoid simultaneous starting of the devices.
ON
device 1
OFF

ON
device n
OFF

P12
Fig. 9

P13 - minimum time between successive turning on of the same device of the probe 1
It sets the minimum time (in seconds) that must elapse between successive turning on of the device, independently
of the detected measurement and of the setpoint. Selecting this parameter it is possible to restrict the turning on
number per hour. For example, if the maximum allowed number of insertions is 10, selecting a value of 360 seconds
allows to stay within established this limit.
ON
request
OFF

ON
device
OFF

P13
Fig. 10

P14, P29 regulation with “lateral band” or “neutral zone”

They indicate the activation of the connected devices. In lateral band the devices are positioned proportionally
within the controlled zone. Example with 3 devices on a single circuit.

3 devices
in the same circuit
dev. 1 dev. 2 dev. 3

setpoint differential value measured

Fig. 11
In neutral zone there is a zone where no device is activated or deactivated.
The activation point of the devices is when the detected measure exceeds the neutral zone (detected
measure>set+differential). The number of the devices to be activated depends on the time elapsed in this condition.
The device switch off takes place when the detected measure goes down below the neutral zone (detected measure
<set), and in this case too it depends on the time. See timing P17, P32 and P18, P33.
energize
neutral zone dev. 3
dev. 2
setpoint
dev. 1
differential value measured
dev. 1
dev. 2
dev. 3
deenergize
Fig. 12

P15, P30 - regulation type

Indicate the regulation of the circuit 1 and 2 respectively. This parameter is valid only when the control with lateral
band of regulation is chosen (P14=1 and P29=1). The regulation may be Proportional or Proportional + Integral.
P16, P31 - integration time
Indicate the time of integration when a Proportional + Integral type of control has been chosen (P15=1 and P30=1).

P17, P32 - time between requests of switch on

The two parameters allow, respectively, the selection of time between the successive requests of switch on of the
devices controlled by the probe 1 and 2.

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These parameters are present only if the control of the devices is of neutral-zone type.
P18, P33 - time between turn off requests
The two parameters allow, respectively, the selection of time between the successive requests of turn Off of the devices
controlled by the probe 1 and 2. These parameters are present only if the control of the devices is of the neutral-zone type.
P19, P34 - selection of the device rotation
The two parameters allow the enabling to the rotation of the devices controlled by the probe 1 and 2.
The implemented rotation is of the “FIFO” type: the first On is the first Off.
P20 - selection of the device no. 1/valve inverter
Enables the presence of the inverter on the device no.1, controlled by the probe 1, or of a 0-10 volt valve, depending
on the presence of neutral-zone or lateral-band regulation. The parameter is displayed only if P1>0 and P4>0 and if
the functions “Number of circuit 1 voltage control” and “Neutral Zone” have not been enabled at the same time (P6>0
and P14=0). Therefore the cases in which the parameter is displayed are: P1>0, P4>0, P6=0, P14=0;
P1>0, P4>0, P6>0, P14=1.
case 1 - presence of lateral-band regulation
The control involves the selection of a setpoint (SI1) and a differential (d3). When the value detected by the probe 1
is less than or the same as the value of the valve setpoint, there are 0 volts at the output dedicated to this device. As
the value detected by the probe 2 deviates from the set point, the analog output increases in proportion to the
deviation, and reaches 10 volts when the detected value is the same or higher compared to the setpoint +
differential.

Volt
10

0
setpoint value measured
device 1 differential device 1 probe 1
Fig. 13
case 2 - presence of neutral-zone regulation
The control requires the solution of a deviation (Sr2) from the setpoint. The output of the device 1 inverter increases
when the reading of the probe 1 exceeds the value of the neutral zone setpoint St1 + the display of the device 1
inverter (Sr2). The decrease takes place when the probe 1 reading is below the value of the neutral-zone setpoint. In
the zone included between the neutral-zone set point and the neutral zone setpoint + deviation of the device 1
inverter, the inverter output does not change at all; for this reason the zone is called neutral zone of the inverter. The
output of the inverter increases/decreases at each cycle of the programme - i.e. about every second - of a value that
can be selected named inverter step (Sr1).

neutral zone
devices
setpoint value measured
neutral zone differential neutral zone probe 1
devices

offset inverter
device 1 inverter increase zone
inverter neutral zone
inverter decrease zone value measured
probe 1
Fig. 14
Caution: when the device no.1/valve inverter is enabled and the regulation takes place with neutral zone, the
activation of the devices occurs as follows:
- the device no.1, which is controlled by the inverter, is activated as soon as turn on is needed;
- if the request remains, the output of the device no.1 inverter is increased;
- if the request is still present, and the output of the inverter reaches 10 volts, the other devices are required one at
a time, with rotation (when selected) and according to the timing.
The turn off stage occurs as follows:
- the inverter output is decreased;
- when the inverter output has already reached 0 volts, the other devices turn off, one at a time, according to the
timing and rotation;
- the last device being turned off is the no.1.

P21 - selection of the analog input through setpoint variation (see fig. 30)
The sepoint of the devices managed by the probe 1 can be selected by means of a potentiometer connected to the
B3-AVSS terminals. This is possible if the parameter P21 equals 1. The table shows some analog-inspect resistive
values (ohm) to be given to obtain the respective values in bar, in °C or in °F depending on the unit of measure of
choice.

bar/°C/°F Kohm bar/°C/°F Kohm bar/°C/°F Kohm

-20 67.71 0 27.28 20 12.09
-15 53.39 5 22.05 25 10.00

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-10 42.25 10 17.96 30 8.31

-5 33.89 15 14.68 35 6.94

P22 - enabling of the probe of the external air (see figure 30)
This parameter enables the presence of a temperature probe of the external air and also allows to compensate the
probe 1 set-point. This parameter is present only if the probe 1 measures the temperature.
P23 - enabling of the probe 1 compensation
If the parameter P22 is active (P22=1), then it is possible to enable the procedure of compensation (cooling or er).
This procedure allows the setpoint variation of the primary circuit according to the values read by the external-air
temperature probe.
More precisely, a proportional quantity is added (or deducted) to the setpoint of the primary circuit according to the
selected compensation delta and with variation of the external air temperature between two values set by a setpoint
and a compensation differential. The maximum value that can be added (or deducted) to the setpoint of the primary
circuit is the same as the compensation delta (see fig. below).
setpoint
circuit 1

delta
compensation

external air
differential compensation temperature
setpoint compensation
Fig. 15

P27 - number of probe 2 devices

This parameter allows to set the number of devices controlled by the probe 2. The devices can range from 0 to 11,
but this parameter depends also on the number of devices controlled by the probe 1 (parameter P4).
This mean that if no device controlled by the probe 1 is connected, the devices controlled by the probe 2 can be 11
at most, but, if the devices controlled by the probe 1 are 11, no device can be controlled by the probe 2.
P35 - enabling of fan inverter
The fan inverter can be enabled by this parameter. Enabling the control of fan inverter involves the selection of a
setpoint inverter (SI2) and a differential inverter (d4). When the value detected by the probe 2 is less than or the
same as the value of the setpoint inverter, the output dedicated to this device shows 0 volts. As the value detected
by the probe 2 deviates from the setpoint inverter, the analog output increases in proportion to the deviation until it
reaches the value of 10 volts when the measured value is equal to or greater than the setpoint inverter + differential
inverter.
Volt
10

0
setpoint value measured
inverter differential inverter probe 2
Fig. 16

P37 - enabling of the autostart

Allows the selection of the autostart procedure. When the procedure is enabled, if the unit is in the On state before a
black-out, after the black-out period, the On state is automatically restored.
P38 - type of freon
It allows to enable the type of freon used in the plant where the programme is installed.
0 No selection
1 R22
2 R134a
3 NH3 (ammonia)
4 R404a
P39 - °C or °F
Defines the unit of measure.
0 temperature in degrees Celsius (centigrades)
1 temperature in degrees Fahrenheit
When changing measurement system, automatic conversion of the values measured on the analog inputs is given.
Caution: the automatic conversion does not take place for the parameters. The user must update them when changing them
P40 - remote on/off selection
If the value of the parameter is 1, it is possible to use the third analog input to turn On or Off the unit:
open contact → unit off closed contact → unit on
P41 - clock enabling
In case the clock board is used this parameter must be 1, otherwise it is not possible to have access to the clock
branch.
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In case of connection to a serial printer this parameter must be 1, otherwise it is not possible to have access to the
printer branch.
P43 - identification number
The parameter allows the setting of the unit identification number (useful only in case of connection to a system of
supervision and/or remote assistance).
P44 - alarms with automatic or manual reset
P44=0 ⇒ automatic. In the event that one or more alarm conditions are detected, pCO acts as following:
- red LED behind key “alarm” lit;
- buzzer activated;
- alarm relay (changed over relay, normally energized) opens
Pressing key “alarm” silences the internal buzzer and pCO displays the list of alarm codes. If the causes of the alarm
are no longer actived, every locked out device starts normal functioning and pCO acts as following:
- alarm relay closes (from NO a NC);
- the buzzer, if it has not been silenced yet by pressing key “alarm”, is de-activated;
- red LED behind key “alarm” blinks.
If in this stage new alarms come up, pCO re-acts the inital procedure. The red LED, while blinking, informs the user
that alarm situations have been detected and that, now, they are no longer actived.
The codes of such alarms are memorized so the user is able to see these situations by means of key “alarm”; if,
after visualizing them, the user presses again key “alarm” they are definitely cancelled and red LED is de-activated.

P44=1 ⇒ manual. In the event that one or more alarm conditions are detected, pCO acts as following:
- red LED behind key “alarm” lit;
- buzzer activated;
- alarm relay NC contact (change over relay, normally energized) opens
Pressing key “alarm” silences the internal buzzer and pCO displays the list of alarm codes. If the alarm conditions
are no longer actived, the red LED blinks to inform that alarms has been detected but now they are no longer “true”.
In this situation alarm relay keeps the contact open to signal what happened. If now new alarms come up, pCO re-
acts the initial procedure.
Devices are locked out until the user cancels alarm messages from memory:
This is achieved by pressing key “alarm” while alarm codes are visualized in the display. If the reasons of the alarms
situations are effectively gone, pCO acts as following:
- alarm relay closes NC contact (from NO a NC);
- the buzzer, if it has not been silenced yet by pressing key “alarm”, is de-activated;
- red LED behind key “alarm” is turned off.
Otherwise, if the alarm conditions are still actived, pCO re-acts the initial procedure.
P45 - delay on energizing alarm relay
The parameter allows the user to set a delay (minutes) between the detection of an alarm and the activation of the
alarm relay (digital output no.11). If P45 is zeroed, alarm relay acts immediately.
P46 - disabling key “On-Off”
The parameter disables the functioning of key “On-Off” to turn the unit off. If P46 is zeroed, the user is able to turn
the unit On and Off by means of the relative key, otherwise if P46 is equal to 1, key “on-off” allows only to turn the
unit on (it never stops).
P47 - serial communication baud-rate
This parameter permits to select the serial communication baud-rate. When the RS485 serial board is connected it is
possible to choose the data transmission speed :
0 1200 baud
1 2400 baud
2 4800 baud
3 9600 baud
4 19200 baud.
P61 - circuit 1 devices switch off mode
If P61=1, during the switch-off phase of the devices belonging to the circuit 1, first all the capacity-controllers and
then the respective compressors are switched off. This procedure is useful when a reduction of the number of
compressor switch on/off is required so as to protect their lifetime.
If P61=0, during the switch off phase current consumption is chosen.

example : If in the unit there are

3 compressors (P4)
2 compressor capacity controllers (P6)
P61= 1
are selected and furthermore all the devices are switched on, when the switch off of the devices is
needed, first all the capacity controllers and only afterwards the compressors will be switched off.
Therefore, the situation could occur in which 3 compressors are switched on at the 33% of their
capacity.

step claim device total number of devices switched on

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1 on compressor 1 on 1 compressor
2 on capacity control 1compressor 1 on 1 compressor + 1 capacity control
3 on capacity control 2 compressor 1 on 1 compressor + 2 capacity controls
4 on compressor 2 on 2 compressors + 2 capacity controls
5 on capacity control 1 compressor 2 2 compressors + 3 capacity controls
6 on capacity control 2 compressor 2 2 compressors + 4 capacity controls
7 on compressor 3 on 3 compressors + 4 capacity controls
8 off capacity control 2 compressor 1 off 3 compressors + 3 capacity controls
9 off capacity control 1 compressor 1 off 3 compressors + 2 capacity controls
10 off capacity control 2 compressor 2 off 3 compressors + 1 capacity controls
11 off capacity control 1 compressor 2 off 3 compressors
12 off compressor 1 off 2 compressors
13 on capacity control 1 compressor 3 on 2 compressors + 1 capacity control

P62 - cold/warm
With this parameter it will be possible to decide whether these devices belonging to the circuit 1 are used to obtain
cold (P62=0; e.g. compressors) or warm (P62=1; e.g. boilers).

• proportional band • proportional band

• cold • warm

1 2 n 2 1

differential pressure or differential pressure or

set temperature set temperature

• neutral zone • neutral zone

• cold • warm

request switch on
devices
request switch on
devices

set set
differential pressure or differential pressure or
temperature temperature

request switch off request switch off

devices devices
AL13 - not working EEPROM
In case of an EEPROM failure (chip within the device) this signal is activated. Skilled technicians are needed.
AL14, AL15, AL34 - not working probe
The relevant probe is broken or is not connected. Check the wiring and functioning of the probe.
If AL14 is present the devices programmed with the P5 parameter are forced to switch on, and the inverter of the
device no.1/valve, if enabled, is forced to 10 volts. The remaining devices can be switched on according to the value
measured by the probe 1. If AL15 is present all the devices connected to the circuit 2 are forced to switch on and the fan
inverter is forced to 10 volts.
If AL34 is present, the compensation (if enabled) does not work. These alarms can be operated only manually, and
so they do not reset until the user does not press the alarm button the pCO terminal in order to clear the alarms.
AL16 - high pressure switch/antifreeze
AL16 given the high pressure alarm if the pCO controls a Refrigerator Plant (see pp. 32-33) or it gives the antifreeze
alarm if the pCO controls a Chiller (see pp. 34-35).

AL17 - low pressure switch/flow controller

AL17 gives the low pressure alarm, if the pCO controls a Refrigerator Plant (see pp. 32-33) or it gives the flow
controller alarm if the pCO controls a Chiller (see pp. 34-35).
AL33 - incorrect selected device number
If the sum of the device number of the primary and secondary circuit and of the voltage controls exceeds the number
of outputs really available, the ALL33 alarm is produced.
PSt, PSC, PSS, Psn - password
These four codes refer to the Password of the Maintenance, Clock, Setpoint and Programming branches
respectively.
For each of the listed branches, the number to be set in order to have access to the successive parameters is:

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- 022 (Maintenance, Clock, Setpoint);

- 055 (Programming).
The selected value of the password is always reset when other parameters are visualized.

Main display: Menu

After pressing the Menu button the probe 1 reading is displayed on the left side of the display whereas on the right
side of the display the probe 2 reading is displayed. If one of two probes has not been selected (P1=0 and/or
P24=0), the following symbol “----” appears instead of the reading.
The LED located on the left of each display lights up near to the unit of measure (bar; ºC or ºF) used by the probe
selected. If at least one of the connected probes is a pressure one, by pressing the menu key the correspondent
temperature value (ºC or ºF according to the different value imposed to P39 parameter) is displayed. The conversion
table has been compiled according to the different types of Freon. The range used for the conversion between
pressure and temperature is -30÷50ºC.
Lamp-Test initial
Wherever the pCO is fed, the display switches on all its LEDs and the following figure “8.8.8. 8.8.8.” is displayed for
a few seconds. After the Lamp-Test the probe readings are displayed and only the LEDs needed for the functioning
are switched on. During this procedure it is possible to verify if all the LEDs are working.
Selection of the negative parameters
Many parameters that can be selected from the terminal can have negative values. When these parameters are
included between “-99” and “-10” it is not possible to select the decimal value. Therefore the whole value without
decimal is always accepted. From the supervisor, on the contrary it is also possible to select the decimal value.
For this reason when selecting from the supervisor negative parameters with values ranging -99 and -10 it is
necessary to select exclusively values with 0 as decimal part.

Installation of the Default Values

automatic installation: in the software a control is implemented that carries out the automatic installation of the
default values when the initial program loading is done or when the EPROM is substituted
for another different version (verify the version and date reported on the EPROM label);
manual installation: if the user wants to reprogram the machine, he must put it into the OFF state. Afterwards
he must press simultaneously the MENU+PROG buttons till “rST 0” appears, then press
 or button, the symbol “8.8.8. 8.8.8.” is displayed, all the LEDs stay alight for a few
seconds and in the meantime the software installs the default values.

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CONNECTIONS
For an exhaustive description of the hardware and of the installation procedure please refer to the "User manual" of
the pCO, available on request.

Hardware architecture

Fig. 17

The hardware architecture is as follows:

1. User TERMINAL unit with keypad, display and LEDs. The connection of the user terminal unit to the main
board is not necessary for the controller operation; it can be used for the initial programming of the main
parameters.
2. A MAIN BOARD with a unit set to be connected to the controlled devices.
3. Connection cable between the terminal unit and the main board.
4. Connection cable between the terminal unit and the serial printer (to be provided by the customer).
5. Serial printer (to be provided by the customer).

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Main board - layout

Fig. 18

The main board (code PCOB000***) is the basic core of the controller and includes 4 different areas:

• microprocessor and memories of the unit

• terminal blocks necessary to interface the pCO to the controlled devices
• connectors necessary to interface pCO to the remote terminal unit, to the real-time clock board, and to the local
and supervisory network.

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Fig. 18 references, page 20

1. Power supply terminal 24V~50-60 Hz 15VA or 24V 10W (see note on page 25)
2. Telephone-type terminal for connective to the user terminal unit (MMI-Man Machine Interface)
3. Real-time clock board (optional)
4. RS422/RS485 optoinsulated board (optional) for connection to a serial line of supervision/telemaintenance
5. Pin strip for analog-input adopter board (eventually available upon request only)
6. EPROM with application program
7. Jumpers to select the local network communication mode
J8 in position 1-2 allows the connection of the board to a terminal unit or, possibly, to the supervisory; in position
2-3 only the connection to the local network is enabled
J9 in position 1-2 enables the supervisor to reset the pCO board, in position 2-3 makes the pCO board
independent of the reset action of the supervisor
The interface pCO boards by Carel have both jumpers in position 1-2
Caution: in this EPROM not exists the local network” management
8. Fuse 230 V~, 2A delayed
9. Digital outputs (commutable power 2300VA, 10A/230V~):
NO(n): Normally open contact output (n)
NC(n): Normally closed contact output (n)
Common contact output (n)
10. Digital inputs (24V~, 10mA)
ID(n): Digital inputs 1÷10
IDCM1: Common reference for digital inputs 1÷5
IDCM2: Common reference for digital inputs 6÷10
11. Digital inputs (230V~, 10mA)
ID11, ID12: Digital inputs 11 and 12
ID11R, ID12R: common reference for the digital inputs ID11 and ID12 respectively
12. Analog inputs
B(n): Analog input 1÷6 (8 for boards with 8 analog inputs, code PCOB000***1)
AVSS: Common reference of the analog inputs B(n)
13. Analog outputs 0÷10 V
Y(n): Analog outputs 1 and 2
VG1: External power supply for analog outputs (24V~ or 24V )
VG0: Reference for power supply and analog output signals Y0 and Y1
14. Power indicator LED
15. Analog inputs
B(n): analog inputs 7 and 8
+24 Vcc: power supply for external active probes 24V (n) current
16. Jumper J15 to select the analog input B6 in 0÷1 V or 4÷20 mA (1-2=4÷20 mA, 2-3=0÷1 V )
17. Jumper J14 to select the analog input B5 in 0÷1 V or 4÷20 mA (1-2=4÷20 mA, 2-3=0÷1 V )
18. Jumper J28 to select the analog input B7 in 0÷1 V or 4÷20 mA (1-2=4÷20 mA, 2-3=0÷1 V )
19. Jumper J29 to select the analog input B8 in 0÷1 V or 4÷20 mA (1-2=4÷20 mA, 2-3=0÷1 V )

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MEANING OF THE INPUTS AND OUTPUTS

Power supply
CONNECTOR SIGNAL DESCRIPTION
J17 - 1 G Power supply + 24 V 10 W or 24V~50/60 Hz 15 VA (see note on
page 25)
J17 - 2 G0 Power supply reference
J1 - 2 +24 Power supply for external active probes 24 V (max. power that can
be supplied: 80mA

Connection with terminal unit

CONNECTOR SIGNAL DESCRIPTION
J19 Terminal unit 6-way telephone cable connection with terminal unit

Analog inputs
CONNECTOR SIGNAL DESCRIPTION
J2 - 1 B1 Probe 1 (only when the probe is of the NTC passive type)
J2 - 2 AVSS Common analog inputs
J2 - 3 B2 Probe 2 (only when the probe is of the NTC passive type)
J2 - 4 B3 Potentiometer for setpoint variation / Ambient air temperature (optional)
J2 - 5 AVSS Common analog inputs
J2 - 6 B4 Remote on/off (optional)
J2 - 7 B5 Probe 1 (only when the probe is of the 0-1 volt active type or is a 4-20
mA pressure probe - check pin-strip J14)
J2 - 8 AVSS Common analog inputs
J2 - 9 B6 Probe 2 (only when the probe is of the active type 0-1 volts or is a
pressure probe 4-20 mA - check pin-strip J15)

Digital inputs
CONNECTOR SIGNAL DESCRIPTION
J4 - 1 ID1 Device 1 lock /Pressure switch of high pressure / antifreeze
J4 - 2 ID2 Device 2 lock / Pressure switch of high pressure / antifreeze
J4 - 3 ID3 Device 3 lock / Pressure switch of high pressure / antifreeze
J4 - 4 ID4 Device 4 lock / Pressure switch of high pressure / antifreeze
J4 - 5 ID5 Device 5 lock / Pressure switch of high pressure / antifreeze
J4 - 6 IDCM1 Digital common inputs ID1-ID5
J3 - 1 ID6 Device 6 lock / Pressure switch of high pressure / antifreeze
J3 - 2 ID7 Device 7 lock / Pressure switch of high pressure / antifreeze
J3 - 3 ID8 Device 8 lock / Pressure switch of high pressure / antifreeze
J3 - 4 ID9 Device 9 lock / Pressure switch of high pressure / antifreeze
J3 - 5 ID10 Device 10 lock / Pressure switch of high pressure / antifreeze
J3 - 6 IDCM2 Digital common inputs ID6-ID10
J21 -1 ID11-230Vac Common digital input ID11 – 230 V~ or 24 V~
J21 - 2 ID11-24Vac Fan inverter lock – 24 V~ digital input
J21 - 3 ID11 - Com Fan inverter lock – 230 V~ digital input
J21 - 4 Not connected
J21 - 5 ID12 - Com Common digital input ID12 – 230 V~ or 24 V~
J21 - 6 ID12-24 Vac Low pressure switch/flow switch – 24 V~ digital input
J21 - 7 ID12-230 Vac Low pressure switch / flow switch – 230 V~ digital input

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Digital outputs
CONNECTOR SIGNAL DESCRIPTION
J22 - 1 NO11 General alarm - contact normally open
J22 - 2 C11 Common general alarm
J22 - 3 NC11 General alarm - contact normally closed
J22 - 4 Not connected
J22 - 5 NO10 Device 10 - contact normally open
J22 - 6 C10 Common device 10
J22 - 7 NC10 Device 10 - contact normally closed
J22 - 8 Not connected
J22 - 9 NO9 Device 9 - contact normally open
J22 - 10 C9 Common device 9
J22 - 11 NC9 Device 9 - contact normally closed
J24 - 1 NO8 Device 8 - contact normally open
J24 - 2 C8 Common device 8
J24 - 3 Not connected
J24 - 4 NO7 Device 7 - contact normally open
J24 - 5 C7 Common device 7
J24 - 6 Not connected
J24 - 7 NO6 Device 6 - contact normally open
J24 - 8 C6 Common device open
J24 - 9 Not connected
J24 - 10 NO13 Not connected
J24 - 11 C13 Not connected
J6 - 1 NO12 Device 11 - contact normally open
J6 - 2 C12 Common device 11
J6 - 3 Not connected
J6 - 4 NO5 Device 5 - contact normally open
J6 - 5 C5 Common device 5
J6 - 6 Not connected
J6 - 7 NO4 Device 4 - contact normally open
J6 - 8 C4 Common device 45
J6 - 9 Not connected
J6 - 10 NO3 Device 3 - contact normally open
J6 - 11 C3 Common device 3
J5 - 1 NO2 Device 2 - contact normally open
J5 - 2 C2 Common device 2
J5 - 3 Not connected
J5 - 4 NO1 Device 1 - contact normally open
J5 - 5 C1 Common device 1

Analog ouputs 0-10 Vdc

CONNECTOR SIGNAL DESCRIPTION
J20 - 1 VG0 Reference signal Y0
J20 - 2 VG1 Reference signal Y1
J20 - 3 Y1 Compressor inverter
J20 - 4 Y0 Fan inverter

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CONNECTION OF THE INPUTS

Digital inputs
• from ID1 to ID10, 24V~ 50/60 Hz or 24 V
• ID11 and ID12, 230V~ or 24V~ max. 50/60 Hz

24V~ 230V~
G0 24V G
+24 AVSS o "-" ID11R
IDCMn
ID11
IDn
Contact NC
NC Contact
Fig. 19 (for pCO terminal block, see Fig. 18)

Note: do not connect any additional devices to the inputs Idn (e.g. relay coils for remoting the signal to other
instruments).

The pressure switch of the general high pressure/antifreeze must be connected in series to all the other lock
contacts of the circuit 1 devices, partializations included (see Fig. 30). Unlike the other device lock contacts,
the contact of the device no. 11 is either 230 Vac or 24 Vac; therefore it can not be connected in series to the
pressure switch of high general pressure / antifreeze. The device no. 11 is locked however by general high
pressure switch / antifreeze (see Fig. 30).

Analog inputs
• from B1 to B4 for probes NTC Carel
• B5 and B6 for active-voltage probes (0÷1V ) or current probes (4÷20 mA) selectable by jumper

Types of probes that can be connected to the analog inputs

Output active temperature probes (3-wire probes)

a b c
+24 (J1/2) 7 + 7 Temperature Probes

Bn 8 H 11 SST00A00/1 (a)
SST00A0420 (a)
AVSS 9 M 9

pCO terminal block Probe contact

Fig. 20
NOTE: the +24 terminal can supply max. 80mA.

Temperature NTC Carel probes (2-wire probes)

AVSS Temperature NTC C.AR.EL. probes

NTC0150000 NTC0600A00
NTC0350000 NTC120W000
Bn NTC Carel Probe
NTC015W000 SSWNTC0000
NTC030W000 SSDNTC0000
pCO terminal block NTC060W000
Fig. 21
The two cables of the NTC probes are equivalent because they have no polarity. Therefore it is not necessary to
comply with a special order when connecting them to the terminal block.

Pressure probes (2-wire probes)

Pressure probes
+24(J1-2)
SPK1000000 (-0.5÷7bar)
Bn SPK2500000 (0÷25bar)
SPK3000000 (0÷30bar)
pCO terminal block SPKn000000 probe Bn ⇒ White wire = pressure active output
Fig. 22
+24 Vdc ⇒ Brown wire = power supply
Note: at the terminal +24 a maximum of 80 mA is available.

Configuration of the B5 and B6 analog inputs

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As previously mentioned the analog inputs B5 and B6 can receive either probes with voltage output signals (-1÷1
V ) or probes with current output signals (4÷20mA).

1 2 3 1 2 3

4 - 20 mA -1 / 1 Volt
(factory set)
Fig. 23

Pin-strip J14 refers to the input B5, while pin-strip J15 refers to the input B6 (see Fig. 18 page 20).

CONNECTION OF THE OUTPUTS

• 11 relay digital outputs, 8 of which with normally open contacts (NO1÷NO8) and 3 with changeover contacts
(NO9÷NO11).
• 2 optoinsulated analog outputs 0-10 V (Y0, Y1).

230 - 24 V~
power supply
0 V~ (rif.)
VG0
24 V~
VG1
Fan inverter Y1
NOn
max 10 V
Comp. inverter
max 10 V
Y0 Cn

NCn

Analog outputs Digital outputs

Fig. 24
The terminals used for analog output power supply (VG0 e VG1), can be connected directly to the terminals used to
supply pCO interface card (see Fig. 30).

The card is suitable to be installed in electric panels by fastner and screw, but its particular mechanical dimension
allows it to be used for DIN rail mounting, by means of the optional DIN rail adapters and the metallic case (optional) provided
by Carel.

Power supply

G
G0
24V~ / 24V
J17

Fig. 25
pCO can be powered by:
24 V +10% - 15% 10W
24 V~ +10% - 15% 50/60 Hz 15 VA

IMPORTANT: When installing the unit, use a minimum 50 VA transformer. The transformer must power only
the pCO and not other possible devices. If the transformer secondary is grounded, check that the same ground
cable corresponds to the cable arriving to the control and is connected to the G0 terminal.

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Connection between terminal unit and main board

The connection between the terminal and the main board is performed by means of a 6-way telephone cable
supplied by Carel.

The connection is carried out by plugging the telephone connector

into the terminal J19 of the main board and into the terminal B of
the terminal unit. Plug the connector thoroughly into the terminal
B cable until a click is heard.
To unplug the connector, push gently the prominent plastic tab and
remove the cable.
A
Carel serial connection have three different lengths:

S90CONN002: length 0.8 m

S90CONN000: length 1.5 m
Terminal unit
S90CONN001: length 3 m

The main board can operate also in the absence of the terminal
unit; do not disconnect and then connect the terminal to the
Main board main board before about 5 seconds have elapsed (if the
Fig. 26
operation is carried out when the unit is ON).

Installation of EPROM
Before connecting / disconnecting the EPROM, power off the pCO board. For a proper functioning of the system, the
EPROM must be connected into its socket on the main board, keeping a correct alignment of the notch on the
surface of the EPROM with the corresponding notch on the socket.
To be sure, check that the glazed side of the EPROM coincide with the glazed side of the socket or with the
reference notch serigraphed on the board.
Connect the EPROM to the corresponding main board socket so that all the pins are properly inserted into their
seats.

Notches of
reference

Fig. 27 Position of the EPROM

When removing the EPROM do not touch the SMD electronic components mounted on the board in the
internal space of the socket. Caution: using the EPROM and the pCO main board

Electrical damages of the electronic components are usually due to electrostatic charges induced by the user.
The utmost care is needed when using these components, and particularly:
• before handling any electronic component or card, touch a ground reference (avoiding to touch the materials is
not enough, as a discharge of 10000 V, a common event in the presence of static electricity, causes an arc of about
1 cm)
• materials should be left as long as possible inside their original packaging. If it is necessary to take a main board
from a packaging, transfer the product into an antistatic packaging without touching the back side of the board
with the hands
• absolutely do not use plastic bags, polystyrene or non-antistatic sponges
• take out of the original antistatic packaging one EPROM at a time
• do not touch the pins of the EPROM.

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CONNECTION OF THE OPTIONAL BOARDS

Serial printer
It is possible to use the serial printer only if the pCO terminal with the
following code is available:
PC0T00SL60 terminal unit with 6-digit LED display.
This terminal unit is equipped with a dedicated 9-pole male connector
(connector A, Fig. 28).
It is possible to use the serial printer only if the pCO terminal with the A B
following code is available: PC0T00SL60 terminal unit with 6-digit LED
display.
This terminal unit is equipped with a dedicated 9-pole male connector
(connector A), for connection to the printer through a 9/25-pole serial cable
for printer (9 poles on the pCO side, 25 poles on the printer side). The Fig. 28. Rear part of the pCO’s unit
printer must be with communication serial port RS232. The printer must be
programmed with the following data:
- 1200 bauds;
- no parity;
- 8 data bits;
- 1 or 2 stop bits.

Serial cable for printer

TX 2 2
RX 3 3
GND 5 7 25 pole_male
9 pole_female CTS 8 5 connector, printer side
connector, pCO DSR 6 6
side CD 1 8
DTR 4 20

Clock board

This figure shows the real time clock board (code CLK0000000) which allows to display
date and time. This board is necessary when a time-band control action is required.
In case of power failure, a rechargeable lithium battery (45 mA/h; max. recharge
time=12 h) will make the board work for more than one month.

Fig. 29. Clock board

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USEFUL ADVICE FOR A CORRECT INSTALLATION

Do not mount the boards in places with the following features:

• Wide and quick ambient temperature variations
• Relative humidity higher than 85%
• Strong vibrations and shocks
• Direct exposure to jets of water
• Places where explosives or flammable gaseous mixtures are present
• Exposure to dust (dust forms a corrosive patina that produced could oxidize the unit and reduce the insulation)
• Exposure to aggressive gases or pollutants such as sulphuric or ammoniacal gases, saline mists, etc., with
ensuing corrosion and/or oxidation
• High magnetic fields and/or radiofrequencies (do not place the units near transmitting antennas)
• pCO exposure to direct solar irradiation and weathering.

A wrong power supply connection can seriously damage the system:

1. Use a proper cable lug. Screw down every screw and push the cable lug through it, and then fasten the screw.
Afterwards, tighten slightly the wire to be sure it has been properly fastened.
2. Keep the cables of the probe signals and of the digital inputs as fare as possible from power cables and inductive
loads in order to avoid possible electromagnetic noises. Do not put into the same cable ducts (the ones of
the electric cables included) power cables and probe cables. Do not install the probe cables immediately
near power devices (magnetothermic contactor, etc.). Reduce as far as possible the route of the sensor cables
and avoid spiral-shaped routes that go round power devices. Use screened cables to correct the probes (min.
dia. being 0.5mm2).
3. Do not touch the board electronic components to avoid electrostatic charges (extremely dangerous) from the
operator to the components (see notes on page 26).
4. If the transformer secondary is grounded, check that the ground cable itself corresponds to the cable arriving to
the controller and reaching the terminal G0.
5. To mount the board inside the electrical panel use the 6 metallic mounting hardware supplied with the board
connecting them to the main electrical panel earth. Metallic mounting hardware must be fixed to the metallic
holes on the board.
6. Separate the digital-input power supply from the power supply of the pCO.
7. Do not fix the cables to the terminals of the PCOB***B** boards pushing excessively on the terminal itself thus
bending the pCO board.

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APPENDIX A: TROUBLESHOOTING
The unit does not start (the mains presence LED on the main board is off, the LCD is off, the other LEDs are off).
Check:
a) the mains;
b) that after the 230V~ - 240V~ power transformer there are 24V~;
c) that the 24V~ power connector has been correctly plugged in;
d) the fuse of protection ( Fig. 18 on page 18);
e) the proper connection between the terminal unit (if present) and the main board.

At the start-up one of the following conditions occur:

alarm LED indicator ON;
no messages or random messages on the LCD;
buzzer ON.

Check:
a) EPROM polarity (see Fig. 27);
b) the pins of the EPROM (do not bend them when inserting the EPROM into its socket);
c) the microprocessor chip: if damaged, call the Maintenance Service.

Wrong input signal reading

Check:
a) the probe connection;
b) the distance of the cables carrying the probe signals from possible noise sources (e.g. power cables, contactors,
high voltage cables and cables with devices that are connected with high absorption at starting);
c) input calibration (by program);
d) the proper power supply to the main board and the probes;
e) the separation of the power supply of the digital inputs from the power supply of the pCO.

EEprom failure alarm

a) Contact the Maintenance Service

Uncertain alarm signal from digital input:

Check:
a) the input alarm signal - detect voltage between the "C" common terminal and the digital input terminal indicating
the "Cn" alarm. If voltage is present (24V~ or V , according to the power supply being used for the digital
inputs) the contact of the connected alarm device is closed. If voltage is 0V~ or 0V (see above) the contact is
open. If not differently stated, the controller gives alarm whenever the contacts are open.

Wrong reading of the input signals:

Check:
a) the probe connection (see page 24 and following);
b) the distance of the probe cables from possible electromagnetic noise sources (e.g. power cables, contactors,
high voltage cables and cables connected to high absorption at starting);
c) the presence of a high thermic resistence between the sensor and the probe socket. If required, add some paste
or conductive oil to the sockets;
d) in case of probe error or conversion error of the pCO, the verifications depend on the type of probe.
Active temperature/humidity probes with -1V-1V/÷1V1V signal: measure the probe signal between the terminals Bn
and AVSS with a voltmeter. The correspondence between voltage and value should be 10 mV every °C/20% RH.
For example: when reading 230 mV (0.2 V ) the probe sends out a signal corresponding to 20 °C/20% RH;
using the same logic, 0 mV correspond to 0 °C/0% RH.
Pressure probes: in case of errors in the reading of these probes, check:
• that analog inputs accept 4-20 mA signals (see Fig. 23 on page 35).
• the limits set via software correspond to the probes being used.
Measuring with a voltmeter the voltage at the terminals Bn and AVSS your indirectly obtain the current of the
probe signal, since the input impedance is 50 ohms (I=V/R).
The "Ps" (pressure) value can be obtained as follows (SB=Scale Bottom):
PS = (Vmeas./50 - 0,004) (SBmax. - SBmin.)/0.016 + SBmin.
Example: the probe used has a SBmin. = -0.5 Bar/SBmax. = 7 Bar; the read voltage equals Vmeas. = 0.5 V .
The Ps pressure that the probe is measuring is:
Ps = (0.5/50 - 0.004) x (7 - (-0.5)) / 0.016 + (-0.5) = 2.3 Bar
• Check that the capillary probe is not clogged.

NTC probes: the probe signal is an ohm value that depends on temperature.

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The table below shows different resistance values at different temperatures. Disconnect the probe at the interface
input and measure the resistance at its terminal thus inferring the corresponding temperature value from the table
below:

°C Kohm °C Kohm °C Kohm

-20 67.71 0 27.28 20 12.09
-15 53.39 5 22.05 25 10.00
-10 42.25 17 17.96 30 8.31
-5 33.89 15 14.68 35 6.94

The pCO turns On and off repeatedly (watch-dog) or it activates some digital and/or analog outputs.
Check:
a) power cables: they should be far from the main board microprocessors;
b) the proper size of the power transformer (not supplied by Carel, see note on page 25);
c) the metallic mounting hardware must be used when mounting the main card to the electrical panel.

Failure of the serial connection to the local supervisor

Check:
a) the presence and proper connection of the serial board code PCOSER0000;
b) correct setting of the identification number of the pCO unit;
c) codes of the serial cables used in the system;
d) proper connection of the serial cables, according to the Carel diagram in the supervisory manual;
e) disconnection of the serial cables.

Failed connection to the remote supervisor

Check:
a) power supply to the Gateway (if any) and of the modems;
b) Gateway correct programming procedure (if any);
c) if the modem used is suitable for Carel serial network.

User terminal does not work (locked keypad)

Check:
a) the terminal has probably been disconnected and then connected without waiting for 2-3 seconds (see page 26).
If so, turn the pCO Off and On again with the terminal connected;
b) check that the EPROM has been correctly inserted.

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APPENDIX B: CONNECTIONS
Connection of the pCO to the other devices.
230V~ /24V~ 24V~ /24V~
L

71J
G 1
G0
G eneralalarm
(generalhigh pressure switch)

J9 J8
Selection setpointby potentiom eter or

81J
+ 24V externalairtem perature

1J
1 (optionals)

91J
M
O UT Probe 5 (optional)
+V (0-1V or4-20m A)
B6 Probe 6 (optional)
AVSS (0-1V or4-20m A)
B5
J15 J14 B4
AVSS Rem ote on/off(opt.)

2J
VG 0 B3
02J

1
Fansinverter(0-10V ) VG 1 B2
Y1 AVSS NTC C arel2 probe (opt.)
Device 1 inverter (0-10V ) Y0 1 B1 NTC C arel1 probe (opt.)
(optionals)
ID 11R 1 IDC M 2
-------- ID10 Device 10 lock
Device 11 lockor
12J

ID 11 ID9
fan inverterslock Device 9 lock

3J
-------- ID8
(230V~ ) ID 12R ID7 Device 8 lock
-------- 1 ID6 Device 7 lock
G enerallow pressure switch ID 12 Device 6 lock
(230V~ ) IDC M 1
1 ID5
N O 11 ID4 Device 5 lock
G eneralalarm C 11 Device 4 lock

4J
ID3
N C 11 ID2 Device 3 lock
------- Device 2 lock
22J

1 ID1
N O 10 Device 1 lock
Device 10 C 10
N C 10 C1
------- NO 1 Device 1
NO 9 ------
5J

Device 9 C9 C2
NC 9 1 NO 2 Device 2
1 C3
NO 8
Device 8 C8 NO 3 Device 3
------ ------
NO 7 C4
42J

Device 7 C7 NO 4 Device 4
------ ------
6J

N 06 C5
Device 6 C6 NO 5 Device 5
------ ------
N 013 C 12
C 13 NO 12 Device 11
1

Fig. 30

CAUTION: Separate by means of a transformer 24V~/24V~ 12VA the power supply of the digital inputs from
the power supply of the pCO board.

N.B.: IF PARTIALIZATIONS ARE USED IN CIRCUIT 1, the relative digital input must be short circuited to 24V
because they are switched off in the event that an alarm locks the relevant compressor (detected by its own digital
input).
In particular situation, partializations can be de-energized after the compressor output; if it is necessary to avoid that
delay, the user must connect the compressor alarm signal to the digital inputs used to detect the possible alarms
relative to the unlouders.
In this way the compressor and all its partializations are simultaneously switched off in the event of alarm condition.

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APPENDIX C: EXAMPLES OF APPLIANCES

This versatile instrument can be differently programmed according to the characteristics of the plant to be managed.
For this reason here the connection diagrams of some appliances are shown.

Refrigerator unit consisting of:

• 5 compressors • 5 fans
• 1 compressor inverter • 2 pressure probes

POWER SUPPLY J17 J20

AND G G0 VG0 VG1 Y1 Y0
ANALOG OUTPUTS

24V~ CINV

ANALOG INPUTS J2 J1
B1 AVSS B2 B3 AVSS B4 B5 AVSS B6 +24V

PP1 PP2

DIGITAL OUTPUTS J22 J24

NO11 C11 NO10 C10 NO9 C9 NO8 C8 NC7 C7 NO6 C6

F
K K K K
AL FAN2 FAN3 FAN4 FAN5
N

J6 J5
NO12 C12 NO5 C5 NO4 C4 NO3 C3 NO2 C2 NO1 C1

F
K K K K K K
FAN1 CMP5 CMP4 CMP3 CMP2 CMP1
N

DIGITAL INPUTS J4 J3
ID1 ID2 ID3 ID4 ID5 IDCM1 ID6 ID7 ID8 ID9 ID10 IDCM2

24V~ BCP1 BCP2 BCP3 BCP4 BCP5 BF5 BF4 BF3 BF2

HP

J21
ID11R ID11 ID12R ID12

220V~
BF1 LP

INPUTS OUTPUTS
BCP compressor lock device AL general alarm
BF fan lock device CMP compressor
HP general high pressure switch FAN fan
LP general how pressure switch CINV compressor inverter (output 0÷10 volts / valve)
PP pressure probe

F Phase N neuter

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Refrigerator unit consisting of:

• 3 compressors • 2 pressure probes
• fans inverter

POWER SUPPLY J17 J20

AND G G0 VG0 VG1 Y1 Y0
ANALOG OUTPUS

24V~ FINV

ANALOG INPUTS J2 J1
B1 AVSS B2 B3 AVSS B4 B5 AVSS B6 +24V

PP1 PP2

DIGITAL OUTPUTS J22

NO11 C11 NO10 C10 NO9 C9

AL
N

J6 J5
NO12 C12 NO5 C5 NO4 C4 NO3 C3 NO2 C2 NO1 C1

F
K K K
CMP3 CMP2 CMP1
N

DIGITAL INPUTS J4
ID1 ID2 ID3 ID4 ID5 IDCM1

24V~ BCP1 BCP2 BCP3

HP

J21
ID11R ID11 ID12R ID12

220V~
BFINV LP

INPUTS OUTPUTS
BCP compressor lock device AL general alarm
BFINV fans inverter lock device CMP compressor
HP general high pressure switch FINV fans inverter (output 0¸10 volts) or RGF C.AR.EL.
LP general low pressure switch
PP pressure probe

F phase N neuter

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Chiller unit consisting of:

• 5 Compressors • 2 NTC temperature probes
• 1 Stage of voltage control for comp. • 1 External air temperature probe
• remote On/Off from analog input (compensation)

POWER SUPPLY J17

G G0

24V~

ANALOG INPUTS J2
B1 AVSS B2 B3 AVSS B4 B5 AVSS B6
TPP1 TPP2 TAP
ON/OFF

J22 J24
NO11 C11 NO10 C10 NO9 C9 NO8 C8 NC7 C7 NO6 C6

K K
AL P1C5 CMP5 P1C4 CMP4 P1C3
N

DIGITAL OUTPUTS J6 J5
NO12 C12 NO5 C5 NO4 C4 NO3 C3 NO2 C2 NO1 C1

F
K K K
CMP3 P1C2 CMP2 P1C1 CMP1
N

DIGITAL INPUTS J4 J3
ID1 ID2 ID3 ID4 ID5 IDCM1 ID6 ID7 ID8 ID9 ID10 IDCM2

BCP4
24V~ BCP1 BCP2 BCP3 BCP5

AF

J21
ID11R ID11 ID12R ID12

220V~
FLX

INPUTS OUTPUTS
AF antifreeze lock AL general alarm
BCP compressor lock device CINV compressor 1/valve inverter
FLX flow switch CMP compressor
ON/OF On/Off remote input P1C first stage of voltage control
F
TAP ambient air temperature probe
TPP temperature passive probe (IN/OUT)

F phase N neuter

Note: Fans must be electromechanically controlled by means of a contact of the contactor of its compressor, or they
must be controlled through an external pressure switch (e.g. RFG or another pressure switch).

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Chiller unit consisting of:

• 2 compressors • 2 temperature active probes:
• 2 stages of voltage control for comp. (chiller water input/output)
• setpoint regulation from analog input
POWER SUPPLY J17
G G0

24V~

ANALOG INPUTS J2 J1
B1 AVSS B2 B3 AVSS B4 B5 AVSS B6 +24V
PST TAP TAP

M M
OUT OUT
+V +V

DIGITAL OUTPUTS J22 J24

NO11 C11 NO10 C10 NO9 C9 NO8 C8 NC7 C7 NO6 C6

AL P2C2
N

J6 J5
NO12 C12 NO5 C5 NO4 C4 NO3 C3 NO2 C2 NO1 C1

F
K K
P1C2 CMP2 P2C1 P1C1 CMP1
N

DIGITAL INPUTS J4 J3
ID1 ID2 ID3 ID4 ID5 IDCM1 ID6 ID7 ID8 ID9 ID10 IDCM2

24V~ BCP1 BCP2

AF

J21
ID11R ID11 ID12R ID12

220V~
FLX

INPUTS OUTPUTS
AF antifreeze lock AL general alarm
BCP compressor lock device CINV compressor 1 / valve inverter
FLX flow switch CMP compressor
PST potentiometer for setpoint regulation P1C first stage of voltage control
TAP temperature active probes (IN/OUT) P2C second stage of voltage control

F phase N neuter

Note: Fans must be electromechanically controlled by means of a contact by the contactor of the relative
compressor, or they must be controlled through an external pressure switch.

APPENDIX D: MATERIALS AND CODES

pCO kit Universal Inserter: PCOKITSTG0
The kit includes:
Interface 8 screw fixed analog input connectors PCOB000B21
Terminal pCO 6 digit LED PCOT01SL60
Telephone connector 1.5m long S90CONN000
Clock board CLK0000000
EPROM with programme EPSTDIIU0A

Optional:
Serial board PCOSER0000
Serial board PCOSER4850

Carel reserves the right to modify its products without prior notice.

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