Controller for temperature control

- EKC 201C with double thermostat

REFRIGERATION AND
AIR CONDITIONING Manual
Introduction

Application
• Controller used for temperature control of refrigeration
appliances in supermarkets
• On account of the plug connections the controller’s moun­ting
is primarily intended for OEM’s in the refrigeration appliance
industry.

Principle
The controller contains a temperature control with a double
thermostat function.
The thermostat sensors are placed in the cold air current after the
evaporator and in the hot air current right in front of the evapora-
tor, respectively.
Not until both thermostats call for refrigeration will the relay
operate.
When a “night lid” is placed on the appliance the controller will
adapt itself to the changed circumstances.
Another option is that only the Sout thermostat is selected to be
active while the Sin temperature is selected for the display or that
the Sin sensor is left out altogether.

Connection
The controller is provided with plug connections so that a quick
connection can be made without use of screw terminals. Sensors
with plug connections can be supplied in given lengths.

Advantages
• The controller can itself register whether the night lid is on or
not.
• The controller has integrated refrigeration-technical functions so
that it can replace a collection of ther­mostats and timers.
• Temperatures, times, operating conditions, parameter codes and
alarm and error codes can be read on the display.
•Three LED’s show the system’s actual function:
- refrigeration
- defrost
- fan operating
• When there is an alarm, all three LED’s will flash.
• Easy to install data communication at a later date.

Functions
• Double thermostat function. (The Sin thermostat can be opted
out).

• Changed alarm limits when night lid is on.

"Without night lid" : "With night lid"
• Relay outputs for
- refrigeration (compressor)
- fan
- defrost
- alarm
• Digital inputs for, e.g.:
- Coordinated defrost Cooling
- start of defrost
- retransmission of contact position via the data communication

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Function

The thermostat

The two temperatures Sin and Sout have their own ther­mostat func-
“Without night lid” : “With night lid”
tion with belonging differential. Not until both thermostats call for
cold temperatures will refrigeration be started.
The setting of the two thermostats is based on the following
principle:
- The Sin thermostat is set so low that it will always call for refrigera-
tion when the night lid is off
- Sout is set, so that it will be the controlling thermostat
- When the night lid is put on, the Sin temperature will fall and
form part of the regulation
- If the refrigerating system works with a higher suction pressure
during the night, the Sout thermostat will all the time call for
cold, and accordingly the Sin thermostat will be the controlling
thermostat.

Coordinated defrost
Coordinated defrost can be carried out in two ways. Either with
Main controller Secondary Secondary
cable connections between the controllers or via data communica­ controller controller
tion.

Wire connections
One of the controllers is defined as main controller, and a clock
module may be mounted in it, if required. The other controllers
are defined as secondary controllers.
The main controller can now start a defrost of all controllers
simultane­ously. The individual controllers will carry out the defrost
and then go in waiting position until all controllers have con-
cluded the defrost. The main controller will subsequently release
all controllers to normal regulation.

Defrost via data communication

All controllers are fitted with a data communication module
and via the override function from a gateway the defrost can be
coordinated.

Extra options
• If it is required that the temperature has to be shown on the
refrigera­tion appliance, a display can be mounted. This display
will show the same values that are shown on the controller’s
display, but it contains no buttons for operation.
• The controller can be mounted at a later date with one plug
module, if required by the application.
The controller is prepared with a plug so that the module just
has to be pushed in.
- If it is required that the periodic defrost may be changed so
that defrost can be performed at specific times of the day, a
clock module may be mounted. It will then be possible to set
up to six defrost times per day and night.
The module is provided with battery backup.
- If it is required that operation is to take place from a PC, a data
communication module must be placed in the controller. Read
more about data communication on page 14.

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Survey of functions
Function Para- Parameter by operation via data
meter communication
Normal display
Normally the temperature value is displayed from one of the two thermostat sensors Sin Temp
Sin or Sout. In o17 is determined which one. Sout Temp
Thermostat Thermostat
Reference Out Sout Setpoint
Regulation is based on the set value. See also pages 3 and 15. (Shown in all menu displays)
Temperature unit r05 T. Unit °C=0
Here you select whether the controller is to indicate the temperature values in °C or °F=1
in °F. (In AKM only °C is displayed, whatever
the setting).
Differential Sout r07 Sout Diff.
When the Sout temperature is higher than the Sout reference plus the set differential, the
thermostat function will call for refrigeration.
The controller will not operate the compressor relay until both thermostats call for
refrigeration.
Differential Sin r08 Sin Diff
When the Sin temperature is higher than the Sin reference plus the set differential, the
thermostat function will call for refrigeration.
The controller will not operate the compressor relay until both thermostats call for
refrigeration. (The setting/function can be opted out in O14).
Correction of signal from Sout r09 Sout Offset
(Compensation possibility through long sensor cable)
Correction of signal from Sin r10 Sin Offset
(Compensation possibility through long sensor cable)
Sin thermostat reference r20 Delta Sin Sout
Here you set the number of degrees the Sin reference has to higher than the Sout refer-
ence. (See also page 15). (The set value represents the characteristic cold loss of the
appliance).
Alarm Alarm settings
The controller can give alarm in different situations. When there is an alarm all the
light-emitting diodes (LED) will flash on the controller front panel, and the alarm relay
will be activated.
Alarm delay A03 Temp Alarm Del
If one of the two limit values is exceeded, a timer function will commence. The alarm
will not become active until the set time delay has been passed. The time delay is set
in minutes.
Alarm delay for door alarm A04 Door Alarm Del
The time delay is set in minutes.
Upper deviation for Sout A05 Sout Upper Dev.
Here you set when the alarm for high temperature is to commence.
The value is set in Kelvin
The alarm will start if the temperature exceeds the set reference plus the upper devia-
tion.
Lower deviation for Sout A06 Sout Lower Dev.
Here you set when the alarm for low temperature is to commence.
The value is set in K.
The alarm will start if the temperature goes further down than the set reference
minus the lower deviation.
Upper deviation for Sin A07 Sin Upper Dev.
Here you set when the alarm for high temperature is to commence.
The value is set in Kelvin.
The alarm will start if the temperature exceeds the set reference plus the upper devia-
tion.
Lower deviation for Sin A08 Sin Lower Dev.
Here you set when the alarm for low temperature is to commence.
The value is set in Kelvin.
The alarm will start if the temperature goes further down than the set reference
minus the lower deviation.

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Displacement of Sin alarms when the night lid is on A09 Sin Night Offset
This setting will displace the two alarm limits for Sin when the night lid has been put
on. The value will be added to A07 and A08. (If a positive value is set, the limits will be
extended. A negative value will narrow the limits).
With data communication the impor-
tance of the individual alarms can be
defined. Setting is carried out in the
“Alarm destinations” menu. See also
page 14.
Alarm stat / relay
Here you can read the alarm relay’s
status or you may force-control the
relay in “Manual control” mode.
ON = operating situation with alarm.
Compressor Compressor
The compressor relay works in conjunction with the two thermostats. Only when
both thermostats call for refrigeration will the compressor relay be operated.
Running times
To prevent irregular operation, values can be set for the time the compressor is to run
once it has been started. And for how long it at least has to be stopped. The running
times are not respected when defrosts are started.
Min. ON-time (in minutes) c01 Min. ON Time
Min. OFF-time ( in minutes) c02 Min. OFF Time
Safety functions for sensor defects c03 Cutin Freq
If the room sensor becomes defective (is short-circuited or interrupted), the controller
will start a control frequency of the compressor at the same time as an alarm will be
given for the sensor defect.
If the controller has been working for so long that the compressor relay has been
operated 72 times, the controller will remember the different ON/OFF times of the
compressor relay. The regulation will then continue with the established average
ON/OFF period.
If the controller has however not accomplished 72 operations, the regulation will use
a time period of 20 minutes. During these 20 minutes the compressor will be started
and stopped by this percentage setting. A setting of, say, 40% will operate the relay in
eight of the 20 minutes.
Compressor stop at open door c04 Cutout At Door
If the digital input is used for a door monitoring function (see definition in the “Mis-
cellaneous” section) the compressor can be stopped when the door is opened. With
the setting Yes (ON) the compressor will be stopped.t.
The LED on the controller’s front panel will show whether refrigeration is in progress. Comp Relay
Here you can read the alarm relay’s
status or you may force-control the
relay in “Manual control” mode.
Defrost Defrost
The controller contains a timer function so that defrost is started periodically, e.g.
every eight hours.
If defrost is to be carried out at certain times of the day, the setting must be made
accordingly, but the controller can also be fitted with a module containing a real-time
clock. When this clock is mounted, defrost can be started at certain times of the day.
You must set whether defrost is to made with electricity or hotgas. The actual defrost
is stopped on temperature.
Compressor ON during defrost d01 Cut In at Def
Here you have to set whether defrost is to be carried out with electricity or hotgas.
During defrost the defrost relay will be operated.
The setting will have an influence on the compressor relay’s function during defrost.
If “no” is selected, the compressor relay will not be activated. If “yes” is selected, the
relay will be operated.
Defrost stop temperature d02 Def Stop Temp
Defrost is stopped at a given temperature at the Sdef sensor (or Sout, cf. d10). The tem-
perature value is set.

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Interval between defrost starts d03 Def Interval
There are two setting options here. You either set the function in pos. OFF, or you set (0=off )
an interval.
Set in pos. OFF if you arrange the defrost start by using input DI or if you mount a
real-time module in the controller.
Interval: Here you simply set how often defrost is to be started.
If master/slave defrost without clock function is used, it will be the interval that deter-
mines the defrosts.
If a defrost start via the data communication does not materialise, the interval will be
used as max. time between defrosts.
Max. defrost duration d04 Max Def Time
This setting is a safety period, so that defrost will be stopped if there has not already
been a stop based on temperature.
Time displacement of defrost cutins during start-up d05 Time Stagger
The function is only relevant, if you have several refrigeration appliances or groups
where you would like the defrost to be displaced. This function is also only relevant if
you have selected defrost with interval start (d03).
The function delays the defrost by the set number of minutes, but for the very first
defrost it only does it when the controller has been energised.
Drip-off time d06 Drip Off Time
Here you set the time that is to elapse from the end of a defrost and until compressor
is to be resumed. (The time when water is dripping off the evaporator).
Fan start delay after defrost d07 Fan Start Del
Here you set the time that is to elapse from the compressor is started after a defrost
and until the fan may resume operation. (The time where the water is “bound” to the
evaporator).
Fan start temperature d08 Fan Start Temp
The fan may also be started a little earlier than mentioned under “Delayed fan start
after defrost” if the defrost sensor registers a permissible value. Here you can set the
value for when the fan may start.
Fan cut in during defrost d09 Fan During Def
Here you set whether the fan is to operate during defrost.
Defrost sensor d10 Def Sen Out=0
Here you set whether the defrost sensor is to be Sdef or Sout. 1 = Sdef
Delayed temperature alarm after defrost d11 Def Alarm Del
During and immediately after a defrost the temperature is “too high”. The “high tem-
perature alarm” can be suppressed right after a defrost.
Here you must set for how long the alarm is to be suppressed.
Delay of display view after defrost d12 Delay Display
During and immediately after a defrost the temperature is “too high”. The display of
this “too high” temperature is cancelled during the defrost and may furthermore be
suppressed right after a defrost.
Here you set for how long the exact measurement may be sup-pressed. During and
immediately after a defrost the display will show “-d-”.
Defrost at power up d13 Def At Power Up
Here you set whether the controller is to start with a defrost, if there has been a
power failure.
If you wish to see the temperature at the Sdef sensor, push the controller’s lower Defrost temp.
button.
If you wish to start an extra defrost, push the controller’s lower button for 20 seconds. Def Start
You can stop an on-going defrost in the same way. Here you can start a manual defrost
The LED on the controller’s front panel will show whether a defrost is in progress. Defrost Relay
Here you can read the defrost relay
status, or you can force-control the
relay in “Manual control” mode.

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Realtime clock
The controller has room for one plug module which may either be a data communica-
tion module or a real-time module.
When a data communication module is mounted, the controller can be connected to
a Danfoss gateway type AKA 243. Operation of the controller can now take place via
the data communication. Please cf. separate literature.
Real time clock
With this module up to six individual times can be set for defrost starts per day and
night.
Defrost start, time setting t01-t06
Defrost start, minute setting (1 and 11 belongs together etc.) t11-t16
Setting of hours t07
Setting of minutes t08
Fan Fan
In addition to the fan functions during defrost the fans may also be stopped as a
function of the compressor operation.
Fan stop on compressor cut out F01 Fan Stp Comp
Here you can select whether the fan must be stopped when the compressor is cut (ON = stopped fan)
out.
Delayed fan stop when compressor is cut out F02 Fan Del At Comp
If you have chosen to stop the fan when the compressor is cut out you can delay the
fan stop after the compressor has stopped. Here you set the time delay.
Fan stop at open door F03 FanStpAtDoor
If you have selected the DI input for monitoring of a door switch you can also have
the fan stopped when the door is registered open.
Select Yes or No to the function.
The LED on the controller’s front panel will show whether the fan is operating. Fan Relay
Here you can read the fan relay’s sta-
tus or you may force-control the relay
in “Manual control” mode.
Miscellaneous Miscellaneous
Delay of output signal after start-up o01 Delay Of Out
After start-up or a power failure the controller’s functions can be delayed so that over-
loading of the electricity supply network is avoided. Here you can set the time delay
Digital input control o02 DI Config
The controller has a digital input “DI” which can be used for one of the following func-
tions: Definition takes place with the nu-
Off: Input not used. merical value shown to the left.
(0 = off )
1) Data communication. If a module with data communication is mounted, this set-
ting 1 should be selected, but settings/ functions 3 and 4 are also allowed.
2) Defrost. A contact function with returm spring is fitted. The controller will register
when the DI input is activated. The controller will then start a defrost cycle. If the
signal is to be received by several controllers it is important that ALL connections are DI State
mounted the same way (DI to DI and GND to GND). It is also a requirement that all (Measurement)
controllers are supplied with power from their own separate power supply units. The DI input’s present status is shown
3) Night lid. When the input is short-circuited this is a signal that the night lid has here. ON or OFF.
been put on.
4) Main switch. Regulation is carried out when the input is short-circuited, and regula-
tion is stopped when the input is put in pos. OFF.
5) Coordinated defrost with wire connections. (However, if coordinated defrost via data
communication is used, setting 5 must not be used).
6) Door. When the input is open it signals that the door is open.
Address Following installation of a data com-
If the controller is built into a network with data communication, it must have an munication module, the controller can
address, and the master gateway of the data communication must then know this be operated on a par with the other
address. controllers in ADAP-KOOL® refrigera-
These settings can only be madewhen a data communication modulehas been tion controls.
mounted in the controller and the installation of the data communication cable has
been completed.
This installation is mentioned in a separate document “RC.8A.C”..
The address is set between 1 and 60 o03
The address is sent to the gateway when the menu is set in pos. ON o04

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Access code o05 -
If the settings in the controller are to be protected with an access code you can set a
numerical value between 0 and 100. If not, you can cancel the function with setting
OFF.
Used sensor type o06 Sens Typ Pt=0
Normally a Pt 1000 sensor with great signal accuracy is used. But you may also use PTC = 1
a PTC sensor (R25 = 1000) in special situations. When a PT 1000 sensor is used, the
temperature is shown with one decimal. If you use a PTC sensor the temperature will
be displayed in whole figures.
Coordinated defrost with wire connections o13 DO Config
Connections to the controller must be made as described on page 13. Off = 0
Off: No coordinated defrost with wire connections Main controller = 1
1: Main controller (only one controller in the group can be master) Secondary controller = 2
2: Secondary controller
If there is coordinated defrost via data communication, the setting must be OFF.
If the function is set in the secondary controller prior to being set in the main control-
ler, this will start a defrost. This can be avoided by setting the main controller before
the secondary controller.
Active thermostat (Active sensor) o14 Act. Sen. AUT=0
Normally regulation is carried out with both thermostats, but the Sin thermostat may Sout = 1
be left out, if desired.
Aut: Both thermostats participate in the regulation.
Out: Only the Sout thermostat is used. If Sin is also opted out in o17 the sensor may be
left out altogether.
Display step o15 Disp Step = 0.5
Normally the temperature is shown with 1° steps if PTC sensors are used, and with
0.1° steps if PT sensors are used. These 0.1° steps may be raised to 0.5°, if required.
Yes: Gives steps of 0.5°
No: Gives steps of 0.1°
The 1° step for PTC sensors cannot be changed.
Max. standby time after coordinated defrost o16 Max Hold Time
When a controller has completed a defrost it will wait for a signal which tells that the
refrigeration may be resumed. If this signal fails to appear for one reason or another,
the controller will itself start the refrigeration when this standby time has elapsed.

Select sensor signal for the display o17 Dis Sen AUT=0
Automatic changeover between Sout and Sin. Sout is shown when the night lid is off, and Sout = 1
Sin when the night lid is on. Sin = 2
Sout; Always Sout
Sin: Always Sin
Manual control of outputs o18 Manual Contr
In connection with service the individual relay outputs and the digital output can be (Shown in all menu displays)
changed to pos. ON.
Off: No override Set in pos. ON whereafter the relevant
1: Compressor relay is ON relay can be controlled by force.
2: Defrost relay is ON
3: Fan relay is ON Remember to reset the function to
4: Alarm relay is ON OFF.
5: Signal to slave controllers that defrost is required
Alarm/light o36 AuxRelConfig
Here you define whether the relay on terminals 20-21 is to be used for an alarm relay
or for a light function.
1=alarm. The relay cuts out when there is an alarm.
2=light. The relay cuts in during periods with light. (daytime).
DO State
Here you can read the output’s status
or you can force-control the output in
“Manual control” mode.
Hold After Def
Shows ON if the controller is operating
with coordinated defrost.
- - - Night Setback
0=Day
1=Night (as 414C)

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Fault message Alarms
In an error situation the LED’s on the front panel will flash and the relay will be acti-
vated. If you push the top button in this situation you can see the alarm report in the
display.
There are two kinds of error reports - it can either be an alarm occurring during the
daily operation, or there may be a defect in the installation.
A-alarms will not become visible until the set time delay has expired.
E-alarms, on the other hand, will become visible the moment the error occurs.
Here are the messages that may appear:
A4: Door alarm Door Alarm
A5: Information. Parameter o16 has expired Max Hold Time
A6: High-temperature alarm Sout Sout High Temp.
A7: Low-temperature alarm Sout Sout Low Temp.
A8: High-temperature alarm Sin Sin High Temp.
A9: Low-temperature alarm Sin Sin Low Temp.
E1: Fault in controller Contr Fault
E4: Sdef disconnected Def Sensor Err.
E5: Short-circuited Sdef Def Sensor Err.
E6: Error in real-time clock. Check battery/ Reset clock. -
E7: Sout disconnected Sout Sensor Err.
E8: Short-circuited Sout Sout Sensor Err.
E9: Sin disconnected Sin Sensor Err.
E10: Short-circuited Sin Sin Sensor Err.
Alarm destinations
The importance of the individual
alarms can be defined with a setting
(0, 1, 2 or 3). See page 14.
Operating status (Measurement)
The controller goes through some regulating situations where it is just waiting for EKC State:
t next point of the regulation. To make these “why is nothing happening” situations (Shown in all menu displays).
visible, you can see an operating status on the display. Push briefly (1s) the upper but-
ton. If there is a status code, it will be shown on the display. (Status codes have lower
priority than alarm codes. In other words, you cannot see a status code, if there is an
active alarm).
The individual status codes have the following meanings:
S1: Waiting for end of the coordinated defrost 1
S2: When the compressor is operating it must run for at least x minutes. 2
S3: When the compressor is stopped, it must remain stopped for at least x minutes. 3
S4: The evaporator drips off and waits for the time to run out 4
S6: Regulation without night lid (Sout regulation) 6
S7: Regulation with night lid (Sin regulation) 7
S10: Refrigeration is stopped by the internal or external start/stop 10
PS: Password required. Set password

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Operation
Display The buttons
The values will be shown with three digits, and with a setting you When you want to change a setting, the two buttons will give you
can determine whether the temperature are to be shown in °C or a higher or lower value depending on the button you are push-
in °F. ing. But before you change the value, you must have access to the
menu. You obtain this by pushing the upper button for a couple
of seconds - you will then enter the column with parameter codes.
Find the parameter code you want to change and push the two
buttons simultaneously. When you have changed the value, save
the new value by once more pushing the two buttons simultane-
Light-emitting diodes (LED) on front panel ously.
There are LED’s on the front panel which will light up when the
Gives access to the menu (or cutout an alarm)
belonging relay is activated.
The LED’s will flash, if there is an error in the regulation. Gives access to changes
In this situation you can upload the error code on the display and
cancel the alarm by giving the uppermost button a brief push. Saves a change

Shown in the table to the right are the Initial con- Operating the pushbuttons Resulting
What to do
different kinds of operation that can be troller setup Display
readout controller
performed. The symbols for pushing of setup
buttons have the following meanings:
Normal Normal
Push the upper button Read og operation Code Set
value operation
change (or alarm) (or alarm)
Push the lower button
parameter
codes and Unknown Room Room Known
Push the two buttons simultaneously codes and set- temp.
Change Change
temp.
settings codes and
tings settings
Examples of operations
See the temperatur at the other controls Re-establish Unknown Codes and
sensor all factory Room
Power off
Power Room
settings
settings temp. on temp.
1. Push the two buttons simultaneously settings = factory setting

See the temperatur at the defrost sensor Normal

1. Push the lower button Read defrost Room Room Normal
opeation Defrost sensor temp.
temp.
sensor temp. temp. operation
(or alarm)
Set of a menu
1. Push the upper button until a param- Read the other
Normal
eter is shown sensor temp. Room Room Normal
operation Sin / Sout sensor temp.
temp. temp. operation
2. Push one of the buttons and find the (or alarm)
parameter you want to change
3. Push both buttons simultaneously until Defrost operation
Manually
the parameter value is shown
start of a Normal Room Room Normal
4. Push one of the buttons and select the defrost opera- operation temp. temp. operation
new value tion Room temp.
5. Push both buttons again to conclude
the setting Manually
stop of a Defrost Room Room Normal
Room temp.
defrost opera- operation temp. temp. operation
tion

Cut out the Room Alarm code/ Room

Alarm relais
alarm Alarm relay temp. Fault code temp. not
relais activated activated

Read Alarm relais

alarm and not
Room Alarm code/ Room Alarm
temp. Fault code temp.
fault codes activated

Room temp. = Sout or Sin

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Menu survey
SW = 1.2x
Function Para- Miscellaneous
Min. Max.
meter Delay of output signal after start-up o01 0 600 sec
Normal display Digital input signal:
Shows the temperature at the selected sensor - °C OFF=not used, 1=Data communication, 2=Defrost,
Give the lower button a brief push to see the tempera- 3=Night cover, 4=External start/stop, o02 OFF 5
- °C
ture at the defrost sensor 5=Coordinated defrost with wire connections 6=Door
Give both buttons a brief push simultaneously to see the switch
- °C
temperature at the other thermostat sensor Network address (range = 0-60) o03* 0 990
Thermostat ON/OFF switch (service-pin message) o04* OFF 100
Cutout value for Sout Out -50°C 50°C
Access code o05 OFF 100
Temperature unit r05 °C °F
Used sensor type (Pt / PTC) o06 Pt PTC
Differential Sout r07 0.1 K 20 K
Coordinated defrost with wire conntections
Differential Sin r08 0.1 K 20 K
OFF= not used, 1=Main controller, 2=Secondary control- o13 OFF 2
Correction of the signal from Sout r09 -20.0 K 20.0 K ler
Correction of the signal from Sin r10 -20.0 K 20.0 K Active thermostat (active sensor)
Delta Sin Sout (Sin reference) r20 0 10 K Aut: Both thermostats o14 Aut Out
Out: only Sout
Alarm
Display step = 0.5 (only if Pt sensor)
Delay for temperature alarm A03 0 90 min o15 no yes
no=0.1 , yes=0.5
Door alarm delay. A04 0 60 min
Max. Hold time after coordinated defrost o16 1 30 min
Upper deviation for Sout (above the temp. setting) A05 0K 50 K
Select sensor signal for the display
Lower deviation for Sout (below the temp. setting) A06 -50 K 0K
Aut: Automatic Sout /Sin changeover o17 Aut In
Upper deviation for Sin (above the temp. setting) A07 0K 50K Out: Always Sout , In: Always Sin
Lower deviation for Sin (below the temp. setting) A08 -50 K 0K Manual control of outputs
Displacement of Sin alarms when night lid is on A09 -50 K 50 K OFF=No manual control
Compressor 1: Compressor output selected ON
Min. ON-time c01 0 min 15 min 2: Defrost output selected ON
Min. OFF-time c02 0 min 15 min 3: Fan output selected ON o18 OFF 5
4: Alarm output selected ON
Cutin frequency on sensor fault c03 0% 100 %
5: DO output selected ON
Compressor stop at door alarm (Yes/No) c04 No Yes
When manual control is finished, the setting must be
Defrost changed to OFF.
Compressor ON during defrost d01 No Yes Relay used (Alarm/light) o36 1 2
Defrost stop temperature d02 0 25°C *) This setting will only be possible if a data communication module has been
Interval between defrost starts d03 OFF 48 hours installed in the controller.
Max. defrost duration d04 0 180 min
Time displacements for defrost cutins during start-up d05 0 60 min
Factory setting
Drip-off time d06 0 20 min If you need to return to the factory-set values, it can be done in this way:
Delay for fan start or defrost d07 0 20 min - Cut out the supply voltage to the controller
Fan start temperature(>25°C =OFF) d08 -25 26°C - Keep both buttons depressed at the same time as you recon­nect the supply voltage
Fan cut in during defrost (yes/no) d09 no yes
Defrost sensor
d10 Out Def
Out: Sout used. Def: Sdef used
Delay for temperature alarm after defrost d11 0 200 min
Delay of display view after defrost d12 0 30 min.
Defrost at power up d13 no yes
Realtime clock (if mounted)
1. Defrost start. Hours t01 OFF 23hours
1. Defrost start. Minutes t11 0 59 min
2. Defrost start. Hours t02 OFF 23hours
2. Defrost start. Minutes t12 0 59 min
3. Defrost start. Hours t03 OFF 23hours
3. Defrost start. Minutes t13 0 59 min
4. Defrost start. Hours t04 OFF 23hours
4. Defrost start. Minutes t14 0 59 min
5. Defrost start. Hours t05 OFF 23hours
5. Defrost start. Minutes t15 0 59 min
6. Defrost start. Hours t06 OFF 23hours
6. Defrost start. Minutes t16 0 59 min
Setting of Hours t07 0 23hours
Setting of Minutes t08 0 59 min
Fan
Fan stop on compressor cut out F01 no yes
Delay for fan stop when compressor cuts out F02 0 15 min
Fan stop at open door (yes/no) F03 No Yes

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Data
Supply voltage 12 V a.c./d.c. +15/-15 %
2,5 VA
Power
The controllers must be connected to separate trans-
consumption
former of min. 3 VA
Pt 1000 or
Sensors (3)
PTC (R25 = 1000 ohm)

Measuring range -60 to+50°C

±0,5°C
Controller sensor for sensor temperature
system -35 to +25°C;
Accuracy ±1°C
for sensor temperature
-60 to -35°C and
+25 to +50°C
Display LED, 3-digits
Digital input Signal from contact function
Electric
Max. 1.5 mm2 multi-wire cable
connecting cable
SPST NC, Imax. = 6 A ohmic/
Refr. relais
3 A AC 15* inductive
SPST NO, Imax. = 6 A ohmic/
Defrost relais
3 A AC 15* inductive
SPST NC, Imax. = 6 A ohmic/
Fan motor relais
Relays 3 A AC 15* inductive
Max. 11 A in the common
Common terminal
connection
SPST NO, Imax. = 4 A ohmic/
Alarm relais 1 A AC 15* inductive
Imin. = 1 mA at 100 mV**
Ambient Dur. operation 0 - 55°C
temperature Dur. transport -40 - 70°C
Density IP 54
EU Low Voltage Directive and EMC demands re CE-
marking complied with.
Approvals
LVD-tested acc. to EN 60730-1 and EN 60730-2-9, A1, A2
EMC-tested acc. to EN50082-1 and EN 60730-2-9, A
* AC 15 load acc. to EN 60947-5-1
** Gold coating ensures cutin function at small contact loads

Product survey Ordering

Type Function Code no.

Temperature controller with coordi-

EKC 201C 084B7068
nated defrost via wire connections

EKA 172 Real time clock 084B7070

Data communication module
084B7255
(FTT 10 module)
EKA 171C
Data communication module
084B7256
(RS 485 module)
EKA 161 Display unit 084B8568
Wire for the display unit
- 084B7179
(2 m with plug, 24 pcs.)
Transformer Wire for display
Controller
Pt 1000 ohm

Real time clock

External display

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Connections

Posterior view of controller

084B7068

Relais terminals Alarm relais Room for data com-

The cable length between the external display types munication or clock
EKA 161 and EKC 201 must be max. 10 m
Supply voltage and External display, Sensors
digital inputs if applicable Sin, Sdef, Sout

Plug
The belonging plugs are not bypacked.
• The green plugs (light on photo) are of the type Phöenix.
The opposite plugs are with screw terminals and called:
- MVSTBW 2,5/4 - ST - 5,08
- MVSTBW 2,5/2 - ST - 5,08
- MCVW 1,5/5 - ST - 3,81
• The black plugs are of the type AMP module 2 (4-poled and 2-
poled)
(Danfoss can supply sensors with plug)

Sensors
Sout sensor must be connected. Sdef is optional.
Sin sensor must be connected, if o14 = Aut and o17 differs from
Out (=Aut/=In)

Alarm relais
There is no connection between the contacts in alarm situations
and when the controller is de-energised. The contacts are closed
during normal operation without alarm.

Data communication
If a data communication module has been mounted, it is impor-
tant that the installation of the data communication cable be
done correctly.
Cf. separate literature No. RC.8A.C...

Coordinated defrost via wire

connections
Main Secondary Secondary
controller controller controller
o13=1 o13=2 o13=2

Coordinated defrost
via data communication

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Data communication
This page contains a description of a few of the possibilities you If you want to know more about operation of controllers via PC,
will have when the controller is provided with data communi­ you may order additional literature.
cation.

Examples

Each controller is provided This cable is also connected to The gateway can now be con- At the service company a
with a plug-in module type a gateway type AKA 243. nected to a modem. modem, gateway and PC with
EKA 171. system software type AKM
This gateway will now control When an alarm occurs from have been installed.
The controllers are then con- the communication to and one of the controllers, the
nected to a two-core cable. from the controllers. gateway will - via the modem All the controllers’ functions
- make a phone call to the can now be operated from the
Up to 60 controllers may be It will collect temperature val- service company. various menu displays.
connected to one cable. ues and it will receive alarms.
When there is an alarm the The programme will for exam-
alarm relay will be activated for ple upload all the collected
two minutes. tempera­ture values once a day.

Example of menu display Alarms

If the controller is extended 2 = Message
with data communication, it The alarm text is transmitted
will be possible to define the with status value 2. Later, when
importance of the transmitted the “message” lapses, the alarm
alarms. text is retransmitted, but now
The importance is defined with with status value 0.
the setting: 1, 2, 3 or 0. When
the alarm then arises at some 3 = Alarm
time, it will result in one of the As “1”, but the master gateway’s
following activities: relay output is not activated.

1 = Alarm 0 = Suppressed information

The alarm message is sent off The alarm text is stopped at
with alarm status 1. This means the controller. It is transmitted
that the gateway with address nowhere.
125 in the system will have its
alarm relay output activated
• Measurements are shown at • With a simple change-over for two minutes. Later, when
one side and settings at the the values can also be the alarm ceases, the alarm
other. shown in a trend diagram. text will be retransmitted, but
now with status value 0.
• You will also be able to see • If you wish to check earlier
the parameter names of the temperature measurements,
functions on page 4-9. you can see them in the log
collection.

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Appendix

Night lid on or off

The controller uses the function to indicate either the Sout
temperature (night lid off ) or the Sin temperature where it also
uses other alarm limits (night lid on).

The situation is either determined by a contact function on the DI

input or by the interaction between the two thermostat functions.
- If Sin constantly calls for refrigeration and Sout is the thermostat
that cuts in and out, the night lid is off.
- If Sin participates in the thermostatic control together with Sout,
the night lid has been put on.

Temperature alarms
There are min. and max. limits for both the Sin temperature and
Sout temperature. The values for Sin can be displaced when the "Day" : "Night"
regulation registers that the night lid has been put on, or if a
signal is received at the DI-input and this input has been defined
for setting 3.

How to set the controller

1. Set the Sout thermostat to the expected temperature
2. Set r20, so that Sin thermostat will not cut out
3. Wait for the temperature to fall, and the Sout thermostat will cut
out and in
4. Measure the Sin temperature (the product temperature will be a
couple of degrees lower than the Sin temperature)
5. If the Sin temperature is satisfactory, proceed to the next point.
If not, change the setting of the Sout thermostat and repeat the
above procedure
6. When the setting of the Sout thermostat has been completed the
Sin thermostat can be set.
Note the Sin temperature: it will fluctuate a couple of degrees
depending on when the Sout thermostat cuts in and out. Regis-
ter the lowest Sin temperature.
Set the Sin reference (r20) so that the reference plus the Sin
differential will be one degree lower than the lowest Sin tem-
perature. (The Sin differential is normally smaller than the Sout
differential).
The Sin reference must be set higher than the highest Sout
temperature.

If you cannot start the controller

Check:
- that the sensors used are of the same type as the ones set in O06
- the Sin thermostat’s setting
- the operating status of the controller

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