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ems55advanced and
ems55Radvanced
18 February 2014
Firmware:U01 - n01 - ems55advanced and ems55Radvanced - GDC
Firmware: U02 - r01 - ems55advanced and ems55Radvanced - OFC
Elstat Electronics Ltd.
Astra Business Centre, Roman Way, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 5AP
+44 (0)161 2277200
www.elstatgroup.com
table of contents
1 ems controller reference guide 6
1.1 about this reference guide 6
2 what is the ems55advanced? 7
2.1 ems55 series controllers 8
2.2 Water ingress – advisory information for FMEA analysis 9
2.3 ems55 user interface 9
2.4 environmental ratings 10
2.5 ems55 series relay ratings 10
2.6 ems55advanced and ems55Radvanced wiring diagram 10
2.7 how to mount ems55 series controllers 11
2.8 how to mount ems55 series controllers 12
3 temperature input ranges 13
3.1 how to mount the appliance sensor 13
3.2 how to mount the condenser sensor 14
3.2.1 condenser sensor 14
3.3 how to mount the evaporator sensor 15
4 door switch 16
4.1 how to mount the door switch 16
4.2 how to mount the enhanced door switch 17
4.3 how to mount door switches on double-door coolers 18
5 ems controllers functionality 19
5.1 product temperature 19
5.2 activity 19
5.3 ready mode 20
5.4 saving mode 21
5.5 defrost on glass door coolers (GDC) 22
5.6 defrost on open front coolers 23
5.7 freeze-up protection 24
5.8 compressor management 24
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5.9 evaporator fan management 25
5.10 lights management 26
5.11 statistics 26
5.12 alarms 26
6 self-learning 28
6.1 what is the self-learning matrix? 29
6.2 how a 7-day learning period works 29
6.3 how a 1-day learning period works 31
6.4 how the self-learning matrix updates after the learning period 33
6.5 how ems controllers switch between the ready and saving mode 33
7 user guide 35
7.1 power-up sequence 35
7.2 display codes 35
7.3 how to access the menu (example) 36
7.4 how to view the ems55advanced parameter settings (PS) GDC firmware 37
7.5 how to view the ems55advanced parameter settings (PS) OFC firmware 39
7.6 how to run the test routine (tst) 40
7.7 how to perform a half reset (Hr) 42
7.8 how to view the last three alarms (FLt) 43
7.9 how to view statistics 43
8 troubleshooting 46
8.1 how to check that ems controllers are working correctly 46
8.2 how to troubleshoot condenser high temperature (Ht) alarms 47
8.3 how to troubleshoot door alarms (door switch fitted) 48
8.4 how to troubleshoot door alarms (no door switch fitted) 48
8.5 how to troubleshoot motion sensor alarms 49
8.6 how to troubleshoot refrigeration system failure (rSF) alarms 50
8.7 how to troubleshoot temperature sensor alarms 50
8.8 how to troubleshoot problems with freeze-up protection (888) 51
8.9 how to troubleshoot not cooling problems 52
9 elstat parameter loader 53
9.1 what are the XML files? 53
9.2 what are checksums? 54
9.3 parameter programming accessories 54

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9.4 how to install the drivers on Windows XP 55
9.5 how to install the parameter loader 57
9.6 how to start the parameter loader 59
9.7 how to connect the docking cradle 60
9.8 how to configure the COM port 60
9.9 how to load the parameter settings 62
9.10 how to view the download counter 63
9.11 how to view version of the parameter programming tool (dongle) 63
9.12 how to configure the parameter loader 64
9.13 display codes for parameter downloads 64
10 parameter reference 66
10.1 parameters by function 66
10.2 parameter by owners 67
10.3 alarm delay (Ad) 67
10.4 activity frequency (AF) 67
10.5 marketing mode (Ar) 68
10.6 buzzer enable (b0) 68
10.7 buzzer duration (b1) 69
10.8 calibration 1 (CA1) 69
10.9 calibration 2 (CA2) 69
10.10 Celsius or Fahrenheit (CF) 70
10.11 refrigeration system failure (Ct) 70
10.12 display stability (d2) 70
10.13 defrost duration (dd) 71
10.14 defrost activation temperature (ddt) 71
10.15 defrost interval (dE) 71
10.16 defrost method (dF) 72
10.17 differential (dIF) 72
10.18 display (dIS) 72
10.19 delay to saving (dS) 73
10.20 defrost termination temperature (dtd) 73
10.21 defrost termination method (dtF) 73
10.22 Maximum defrost on demand time (dtO) 74
10.23 freeze-up protection (dtt) 74

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10.24 fan cycle off (FCF) 75
10.25 fan cycle on (FCO) 75
10.26 fan set point (FSP) 75
10.27 high voltage (HI) 76
10.28 condenser high temperature (Ht) 76
10.29 uninterrupted pull down (IPd) 77
10.30 lights delay (Ld) 77
10.31 low voltage (LO) 77
10.32 learning period (LP) 78
10.33 saving temperature disable (PEr) 78
10.34 compressor rest time (rt) 79
10.35 saving differential (Sd) 79
10.36 motion sensor enable (Sn) 79
10.37 set point (SPC or SPF) 80
10.38 saving restart period (Sr) 80
10.39 saving set point (SSP) 80
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1 ems controller reference guide
ems (energy management system) controllers from elstat are used in a variety of drinks coolers, optimising energy savings,
without compromising on drinks serving temperature.
A range of controllers are available to suit applications such as:
l single door coolers

l double door coolers
l open front coolers
l vending machines
l sub-zero beer coolers
1.1 about this reference guide

The purpose of this guide is to explain in detail all information regarding elstat controllers including the user interface, para-
meters, accessories and troubleshooting.
Complimentary information is also available from elstat such as accessory lists, accessory data sheets and single sheet user
guides.

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2 what is the ems55advanced?
The ems55 series is for use with open front (OFC) or glass door (GDC ) coolers, offering energy savings and guaranteed
product temperatures.
Unlike mechanical thermostats, the ems self-learning technology ensures the product is at the optimum serving tem-
perature required by the customer from the moment the outlet opens.
The ems55 series is available with an integrated motion sensor - ems55advanced, and with out and integrated motion sensor
- ems55Radvanced
Example ems55advanced pictured below - with integrated motion sensor
Example ems55Radvanced pictured below - with remote motion sensor
The ems55 series with the suitable accessories also provide the following functionality.
feature description
3-digit, 7-segment display. Shows the product temperature and other information such as defrost
user and diagnostic
and alarm conditions. Push buttons enable end-users to cancel alarms and service technicians to
information
run test routines.
product an appliance sensor measures the temperature of the refrigeration compartment.

temperature ems controllers use the refrigeration temperature to manage the product temperature.
refrigeration system a temperature sensor mounted on the gas cooler outlet pipe, measures the temperature of the
high temperature gas cooler system.
alarms ems controllers monitor the temperature to alert to high temperature or pressure problems.
temperature-based an optional evaporator sensor to activate and terminate defrost cycles on OFC coolers based on
defrost (OFC the evaporator temperature.
coolers) use the aux input at the rear of the controller for the evaporator sensor.

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feature description
a remote (R) or integrated motion sensor enables ems controllers to detect activity in front of the
motion detection
cooler, i.e. a customer
door open detection a door switch enables ems controllers to detect activity whenever the cooler doors open
GDC coolers only not required for OFC coolers.
The ems55 series controllers switch the following cooler components:
feature description
ems controllers switch the compressor to manage the temperature of the refrigeration com-
compressor
partment.
evaporator fan ems controllers switch the evaporator fan to manage the evaporator fan.
lights ems controllers switch the cooler lights to save energy.
2.1 ems55 series controllers

ems55 series controllers have an IP (ingress protection) rating of IPX5.
An appropriate level of protection must be given for the effects of water ingress due to condensation, product spillage, and
so on.
ems55 series controllers are designed for panel mounting and are secured using four self-tapping screws in the screw
holes at each corner of the fascia.

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Dimensions are shown in the following diagram:
2.2 Water ingress – advisory information for FMEA analysis

Elstat products have been designed to minimise any risks associated with water ingress and all controllers are IPX5 certified.
The OEM or installer is responsible to ensure that local/country laws and regulatory requirements are met.
2.3 ems55 user interface

The user interfaces of the ems55advanced the ems55Radvanced are as follows:
LED indicators:
indicator function colour
compressor on when the compressor is running green
evaporator fan on when evaporator fan is running. red

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saving
on if the saving mode temperature is disabled.
temperature red
The controller maintains ready mode temperature at all times.
disable
motion on when motion is detected. red
Push buttons:
button name function
defrost starts a defrost cycle.
set selects menu options and scrolls through the parameters.
up increases the parameter values.
scrolls down menus, decreases parameter values, and can-

down
cels alarms.
2.4 environmental ratings

The table below details the general characteristics of ems55 series controllers.
characteristic value
IP rating IPX5
maximum operating temperature 55oC (131o)
minimum operating temperature 0oC (32oF)
housing material black polycarbonate
2.5 ems55 series relay ratings

The table below details the relay ratings of ems55advanced and ems55Radvanced controllers.
maximum IEC rating maximum UL ratings

relay
@100-240VAC @ 120VAC
compressor 10(10)A, p.f. 0.6 16 FLA, 96 LRA
lights 4(4)A, p.f. 0.6 120VAC, 60Hz, 250W ballast
evaporator
4(4)A, p.f. 0.6 4.4 FLA, 13.1 LRA
fan
2.6 ems55advanced and ems55Radvanced wiring diagram

The wiring diagrams for the ems55advancedand ems55Radvanced are shown below.

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2.7 how to mount ems55 series controllers
ems55 series controllers are designed to be mounted horizontally. Ingress protection (IP) rating of IPX5 applies to ems55
controllers mounted in the correction orientation only, as shown below.

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Caution: mounting ems55 series ems controllers vertically may result in water ingress as the IP rating of IPX5 applies only if
mounted horizontally, in addition, in correct installation may result in the following conditions:
l if mounted vertically with the motion sensor close to floor, the motion sensor not be able to detect motion effectively.
l if mounted vertically with parameter programming port close to the floor, any water ingress may occur.
l if mounted too close the floor, water ingress may occur at the mains or line voltage terminals.
Cable routing to the ems controller is critical as water can trace or follow the cable downwards.
Therefore, immediately prior to the connection to the controller, a drip-loop must be formed in all wiring as shown below.
Attention:
l Cable routing looms must not be secured to hot pipes or vibrating components.
l Secure cable routing looms with clips where ever possible.
2.8 how to mount ems55 series controllers

ems55 series controllers have an IP (ingress protection) rating of IPX5.
An appropriate level of protection must be given for the effects of water ingress due to condensation, product spillage, and
so on.
Caution:The ems55 series controllers must not be exposed to temperatures greater than 55°C (131°F) or lower than 0°C
(32°F).
ems55 series controllers are designed for panel mounting and are secured using four countersunk self-tapping screws. The
aperture and screw pitch dimensions are shown below.

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3 temperature input ranges
The table below shows the temperature input ranges of the ems55 series controllers for each sensor type.
sensor input range (oC) input range (oF)
-10º C to 23.3º C 14º F to 74º F

appliance sensor
+/- 0.5º C +/- 1º F
50º C to 125oC 122º F to 257º F

condenser sensor
+/- 5.0º C +/- 10º F
-30º C to 15º C -22º F to 59º F

evaporator sensor
+/- 0.5º C +/- 1º F
Note:
l The NTC (negative temperature coefficient) thermistor from elstat is rated at:
-35ºC to 125ºC (-31ºF to 257ºF).
3.1 how to mount the appliance sensor

The appliance sensor measures air temperature of the refrigerated compartment by measuring the return air temperature.
The diagram below shows the recommended position of the appliance sensor. The appliance sensor measures the air tem-
perature after the air has been drawn over the products. The return air provides a close approximation of the product tem-
perature.
To measure the return air temperature, secure the sensor to allow air to flow over the sensor head.
The sensor head should be placed at a right-angle to the air flow and secured using a P-clip.
The sensor head should not be completely covered by the P-clip or the sensor will not function correctly.

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Caution:
l The sensor head is fragile and can easily be damaged. Using cable ties to secure the sensor head or sensor cable is not recommended and
invalidates the warranty.
To help place the appliance sensor, the parameter calibration 1 (C A1) defines an offset temperature.
l See "calibration 1 (CA1)" on page 69
3.2 how to mount the condenser sensor

This sensor measures the temperature of the refrigeration system. Excessive condenser temperature is usually due to poor
preventive maintenance, i.e poorly cleaned condenser, or condenser fan failure.
3.2.1 condenser sensor
ems controllers can generate alarms if the refrigeration system temperature rises too high.
The value of the high temperature is set by measuring the refrigeration system temperature, when the condenser is approx-
imately 75% blocked. The temperature is then set as the value of the condenser high temperature (Ht) parameter.
l See "condenser high temperature (Ht)" on page 76
For example, fix using a metal pipe clip or direct fitting, as shown below.
Elstat can supply pipe clips for 6-8mm and 8-10mm pipes.
Caution:
l Do not use cable ties.

The head of the sensor is fragile and can be easily damaged. Using cable ties to secure the sensor head or sensor cable invalidates the war-

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ranty.
l Do not attach sensor cables to hot pipes or allow the sensor cables to come into contact with hot pipes.
3.3 how to mount the evaporator sensor

The evaporator sensor measures the temperature of the evaporator.
ems controllers use the temperature of the evaporator to activate and terminate defrost cycles.
The evaporator sensor should be placed in the immediate proximity of the evaporator. Mount the sensor head inside the
evaporator cooling fins, as shown below.
The sensor head must be mounted securely to prevent being dislodged due to vibration.
For coolers fitted with a defrost heater, the evaporator sensor should be placed as far away as possible from the heating ele-
ment, i.e. at the opposite end of the evaporator.
If the evaporator sensor measures the localized heating from the heating element, defrost cycles will terminate before the
whole evaporator has had the opportunity to defrost.
Caution:
l Do not use cable ties.

The head of the sensor is fragile and can be easily damaged. Using cable ties to secure the sensor head, or sensor cable, invalidates the
warranty.

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4 door switch
Door switches are used to detect door openings. Door switches are SELV (safety extra low voltage) components that are able
to create an open and closed circuit.
The enhanced door switch, and activator, are SELV (safety extra low voltage) components, over-moulded for strengthened
physical protection and resistance to water ingress, and create an open and closed circuit.
Enhanced door switches must be used with enhanced activators.

Enhanced door switches are available in various lengths.
4.1 how to mount the door switch

Door switches are usually mounted with the door switch on the cooler and the activator on the door.
Door switches and activators must be fixed using counter sunk screws or bolts with the following characteristics:
l Head: countersunk head maximum diameter 5.0mm (0.24in).

l Thread: maximum diameter 3.0mm (0.16in).
The screws must be tightened to a maximum torque of 0.5Nm (0.37lb ft).

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Caution:
l Door switches and activators supplied by elstat must not be installed using rivets.
Using rivets invalidates the warranty.
The alignment of the door switch and activator is critical for the correct operation of the door switch. The following table
details alignment tolerances.
alignment dimensions notes
0mm (0in)
X horizontal measured when the door is closed and the gap (z-dimension) is correct.
+/- 20mm (0.7in)
0mm (0in)
Y vertical measured when the door is closed and the gap (z-dimension) is correct.
+/- 10mm (0.4in)

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0mm (0in) to 5mm (0.2in)

Z gap
+/- 2mm (0.07in)
The diagram shows the horizontal, vertical, and gap alignment between the door switch and the activator for open and closed
doors.
4.2 how to mount the enhanced door switch

Door switches are usually mounted with the door switch on the cooler and the activator on the door. Door switches and activ-
ators must be fixed using counter sunk screws or bolts with the following characteristics:
l Head: countersunk head maximum diameter 6.0mm (0.236in) and minimum diameter 5.0mm (0.196 in).
l Thread: maximum diameter 3.0mm (0.118in).
The screws must be tightened to a maximum torque of 0.5Nm (0.37lb ft).

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Caution:
Door switch kits supplied by elstat must not be installed using rivets. Using rivets invalidates the warranty.
The alignment of the door switch and activator is critical for the correct operation of the door switch. The table below details
the alignment tolerances.
0mm (0in) measured when the door is closed and the gap
X horizontal
+/- 20mm (0.7in) (z-dimension) is correct.
0mm (0in) measured when the door is closed and the gap
Y vertical
+/- 10mm (0.4in) (z-dimension) is correct.
Z gap 0mm (0in) to

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5mm (0.2in)
+/- 2mm (0.07in)
The diagram below shows the horizontal, vertical, and gap alignment between the door switch and the activator for open and
closed doors.
For best results, elstat recommends that enhanced door switches are used with enhanced door switch activators. Per-
formance will not be guaranteed if:
l enhanced activators are paired with current door switches

l enhanced door switches are paired with current activators.
Enhanced door switches and enhanced activators must be used as a set.
4.3 how to mount door switches on double-door coolers

For double-door coolers, two door switches must be connected in series.
Connect two door switches in series as follows:
1. Remove the two wires from one of the connectors. Be careful not to damage the terminals.
2. Remove the white wire from the second connector. Again, be careful not to damage the terminal.
3. Insert the white wire of the first cable into the connector of the second cable ensuring that the terminal is in the correct orientation.
4. Connect the red wire from the first cable and the white wire from the second cable together using a butt splice or similar.
The image below shows two door switches connected in series.

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5 ems controllers functionality
ems controllers have the capability to manage the following:
l temperature: ems controllers measure the air temperature of the refrigeration compartment to control the temperature of the products.
ems controllers ensure that products are at the optimal serving temperature.
l condenser: ems controllers manage the temperature on the condenser to prevent high temperature.
This is optional for ems controllers, and dependent on controller specification.
l compressor: ems controllers switch the compressor to manage the performance of the compressor.
l evaporator fan:ems controllers switch the evaporator fan to manage the temperature of the refrigeration compartment.
This is optional for ems controllers, and dependent on controller specification.
l lights: ems controllers manage the cooler lights for marketing and energy saving purposes.
Note:
l Dependent on controller and sensor configuration.
5.1 product temperature

ems controllers manage the product temperature.
ems controllers use an appliance sensor to measure the air temperature of the refrigeration compartment.
The location of the appliance sensor within the refrigeration compartment depends on the cooler type.
However, to compensate for differences between the air temperature and the product temperature, calibration 1 (C A1) can
add an offset to the temperature measured on the appliance sensor.
l See "calibration 1 (CA1)" on page 69
ems controllers can be set to use Celsius (°C) or Fahrenheit (°F) - set by the Celsius or Fahrenheit (C F) parameter.
l See "Celsius or Fahrenheit (CF)" on page 70
5.2 activity
ems controllers learn when retail outlets are open or closed by monitoring activity. For example, people opening and closing
the cooler door to retrieve products or movements detected in front of the cooler.
ems controllers detect activity as follows:

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l door switch to detect door openings as customers open the cooler door to retrieve products.
l motion sensor to detect movement in the front of the cooler.
Note: ems controllers must be able to detect activity to work correctly. The motion detector should never be obstructed.
The diagram below shows the detection pattern of the motion sensor.
ems controllers use activity to determine when retail outlets are open and closed. Periods with activity mean the retail out-
let is open, and periods without activity mean the retail outlet is closed.
ems controllers run coolers in the ready mode during periods with activity and the saving mode during periods without activ-
ity.
ems controllers record the periods with and without activity in the self-learning matrix.
5.3 ready mode

ems controllers run in the ready mode when outlets are open.
In the ready mode, the product is at the correct serving temperature and the cooler lights are on.
ems controllers ensure that the product is at the correct serving temperature by keeping the product temperature within
the range defined by set point (S P) parameter and the differential (dI F) parameter.
The ems controller runs the compressor until the set point (S P) temperature is reached. The compressor is then stopped
until the measured temperature reaches the set point (S P) plus differential (dI F) temperature.

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During the ready mode, ems controllers display appliance sensor temperature 3.0, for example or the word US E as defined
by display (dI S) parameter.
If the ems controller displays the appliance sensor temperature, the display stability (d2) parameter can dampen the rate of
change of the displayed temperature.
For example, to filter short fluctuations in the air temperature due to the door opening, which has no affect on the product
temperature.
At the end of the ready mode, ems controllers switch to the saving mode. However, the delay to saving (dS) parameter can
delay the switch to the saving mode. The delay helps ensure that, for example, the ems controller remains in the ready mode
during periods without activity immediately prior to outlets closing for marketing purposes.
For more information about the parameters used in ready mode:
l See "display stability (d2)" on page 70

l See "differential (dIF)" on page 72
l See "display (dIS)" on page 72
l See "delay to saving (dS)" on page 73
l See "set point (SPC or SPF)" on page 80
5.4 saving mode

ems controllers run in the saving mode when retail outlets are closed.
In the saving mode, the product temperature is allowed to rise to a predefined temperature. The saving mode temperature
range is defined by saving set point (S S P) and the saving differential (S d).
The compressor runs until the saving set point (S S P) temperature is reached and then stops until the measured tem-
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The saving mode temperature is set to ensure that the cooler has sufficient time to lower the product to the ready mode tem-
perature. The ems controller starts lowering the product temperature by the saving restart period (S r) before the ready
mode starts ensuring that the cooler has sufficient time to reach the ready mode temperature from the saving mode tem-
perature.
However, the saving temperature disable (PE r) can set ems controllers to maintain the ready mode temperature at all times.
During the saving mode, the controller displays three dashes, (---), and the cooler lights are usually switched off.
If the cooler door is opened or the motion sensor detects activity during the saving mode, ems controllers switch on the
cooler lights for the remainder of the current 30-minute period, but do not start cooling cycle.
For more information about the parameters used in saving mode:
l See "saving temperature disable (PEr)" on page 78

l See "saving differential (Sd)" on page 79
l See "saving restart period (Sr)" on page 80
l See "saving set point (SSP)" on page 80
5.5 defrost on glass door coolers (GDC)

Defrost cycles minimizes the risk of the evaporator icing up.
The defrost cycle occurs periodically as defined by the defrost interval (dE).
The defrost interval starts when the ems controller is powered up or at the end of an uninterrupted pull down.
Some ems controllers also enable defrost cycles to be started manually.
The defrost cycle ends after the time defined by the defrost duration (dd) or on reaching the defrost termination tem-
perature (dtd), as shown:

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Note: Manual defrosts also end after the defrost duration (dd) or on reaching the defrost termination temperature (dtd).
For more information about the parameters used in defrost:
l See "defrost duration (dd)" on page 71

l See "defrost interval (dE)" on page 71
l See "defrost termination temperature (dtd)" on page 73
5.6 defrost on open front coolers

Defrost cycles are timed or temperature based as defined by the defrost method (dF). The temperature is measured on the
evaporator sensor.
The table below describes the defrost methods.
Time-based defrost cycles occur periodically as defined by the defrost interval (dE).
Time-based defrost cycles can also be initiated by pressing the defrost button. Starting a defrost cycle
manually resets the defrost interval (dE) timer, so the next automatic defrost cycle starts dE hours after
timed-based
the manual defrost.
Timed-based defrost cycles end after the defrost duration (dd), or either on the defrost duration or on
reaching defrost termination temperature (dtd) as defined by the defrost termination method (dtF).
Temperature-based defrost cycles occur when the temperature measured on the evaporator sensor falls
temperature- below the defrost activation temperature (ddt).
based Temperature-based defrost cycles end after the defrost duration (dd) or on reaching the defrost ter-
mination temperature (dtd).
Note: Manual defrosts only work if the defrost method is time-based and the temperature measured on the evaporator
sensor is below the defrost termination temperature (dtd).
The diagram below shows the temperature measured on the evaporator sensor with the following defrost cycles:
1. started after the defrost interval (dE ) and terminated after the defrost duration (dd ) – time-based.
2. started on the defrost activation temperature (ddt ) and terminated after the defrost duration (dd ) – temperature-based.
3. started after the defrost interval (dE ) and terminated on the defrost termination temperature (dtd ) – time-based.

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ems controllers can also switch on an external heating element for the duration of the defrost cycle if the evaporator off-
cycle alone is not sufficient to defrost the evaporator. The option to use an external heating element is set with the heating
element defrost (dHr) and is primarily used with sub-zero coolers.
To help place the evaporator sensor, calibration 2 (C A2) can add an offset to evaporator sensor temperatures. Failures of
the evaporator sensor result in the PF3 alarms. For PF3 alarms, ems controllers continue to run the compressor normal
and alternate the display PF3 and the appliance sensor temperature.
5.7 freeze-up protection

Freeze-up protection prevents over cooling.
Freeze-up protection occurs if the temperature measured on the appliance sensor falls below the freeze-up protection
(dtt) temperature.
During freeze-up protection, ems controllers display 888 and stop the compressor to prevent further cooling.
ems controllers then resume normal operation when the temperature rises to the freeze-up protection (dtt) temperature
plus the differential (dI F) temperature.
For ems controllers that manage the evaporator fan, the ems controller starts the evaporator fan cycle.
For more information about the parameters used in freeze-up protect:

l See "freeze-up protection (dtt)" on page 74
5.8 compressor management

ems controllers manage the compressor to maintain the product temperature between the set point (S P) temperature and
the set point (S P) plus differential (dI F) temperature in the ready mode or between the saving set point (S S P) temperature
and the saving set point (S S P) plus the saving differential (S d) temperature in the saving mode.
To ensure that the pressures within the refrigeration system have time to equalize during compressor off-cycles, the com-
pressor rest time (rt) defines the minimum time that the compressor can be switched off.
Compressor manufacturers usually recommend a minimum compressor rest time.
The compressor rest time (rt) helps to avoid the following:
l passing peak current through the windings of the compressor motor

l switching off the refrigeration system on the thermal overload protection
l short-cycling the refrigeration system.

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However, if ready mode and saving mode differential temperatures are too small or if the compressor rest time (rt) is too
short, the ems controller cycles the compressor on the compressor rest time (rt) as the compressor rest time (rt ) over-
rides the differential temperatures.
If the compressor runs continuously for too long without reaching the set point (S P) temperature, a refrigeration system fail-
ure (rS F) alarm activates alerting to possible problems with the refrigeration system.
ems controllers can monitor the refrigeration system temperature using a condenser sensor. Monitoring the refrigeration
system temperature can help detect problems, such as a blocked condenser.
If the temperature measured on the condenser sensor reaches the condenser high temperature (C t), the ems controller
disables the compressor and activates the (Ht) alarm. The condenser high temperature (C t ) is set by measuring the refri-
geration system temperature when the condenser is 75% blocked.
ems controllers manage the failure of a temperature sensor as follows:
l Appliance sensor failures indicated by PF1 alarms, ems controllers stop running the compressor and then waits 60 seconds before reboot-
ing (switch off and then switch on).
If the fault continues, the ems controller repeats and continues the cycle.
l Condenser sensor failures indicated by PF2 alarms, ems controllers continue running the compressor. ems controllers alternate the dis-
play between PF2 and the appliance sensor temperature.
l PF2 alarms may also indicate a problem with the gas cooler high temperature sensor when the cooler is a CO2 (R744) version.
An ems55advanced CO2controller will alternate between PF2 and the gas cooler
temperature sensor temperature.
l For evaporator failures indicated by PF3 alarms, ems controllers continue running the compressor.
ems controllers alternate the display between PF3 and the appliance sensor temperature.
Note:
l Ht alarms do not apply to CO2 coolers
For more information about the parameters used in compressor management:
l See "refrigeration system failure (Ct)" on page 70

l See "compressor rest time (rt)" on page 79
l See "saving set point (SSP)" on page 80
For trouble shooting information:
l See "how to troubleshoot refrigeration system failure (rSF) alarms" on page 50

l See "how to troubleshoot temperature sensor alarms" on page 50
5.9 evaporator fan management

ems controllers, depending on model, can be configured to manage the evaporator fan.
ems controllers always run the evaporator fan when the compressor is running.
For periods that the compressor is not running, the ems controllers run the evaporator fan according to the evaporator fan
cycle.
Note: The evaporator fan cycle is not applied whilst the compressor is not running during a defrost period.
The evaporator fan cycle is defined by the fan cycle on (FC O) and fan cycle off (FC F) parameters.
The fan cycle starts with a fan cycle on (FC O) period as shown below.

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ems controllers stop the evaporator when the cooler door is opened.
To prevent excessive condensation on the evaporator in environments where warm, and presumed humid air is present,
the controller runs the evaporator fan continuously if the temperature exceeds the fan set point (FS P) temperature. ems
controllers run the evaporator fan, even if the cooler door is opened, and continues to run the evaporator fan until reaching
the set point (S P) temperature.
For more information about the parameters used in evaporator fan management:
l See "fan cycle off (FCF)" on page 75

l See "fan cycle on (FCO)" on page 75
l See "fan set point (FSP)" on page 75
5.10 lights management

In the saving mode, the cooler lights are usually off.
For marketing purposes, light delay (L d) can keep the cooler lights on for a short period after the ems controller switches to
the saving mode.
Marketing mode (Ar) can keep the lights on for the duration of the saving mode.
For more information about the parameters used in lights management:
l See "marketing mode (Ar)" on page 68

l See "lights delay (Ld)" on page 77
5.11 statistics
ems controllers start gathering statistics when first powered up.
Statistics provide information on the following:
l temperature: lowest, highest, and average temperature measured on the appliance sensor.
l activity: average number of motion counts and door openings.
l compressor: average number of compressor cycles and total compressor runtime.
l operation: settings of the activity frequency (AF) parameter and the saving temperature
disable (PE r) parameter.
l
Note:
l A full reset clears all the gathered statistics.

l Not all controllers allow statistics to be viewed - the ems25+ is teach enabled and therefore does not display statistics.
5.12 alarms
For alarm conditions, the ems controller displays the appropriate alarm code and, optionally, sounds an alarm buzzer.
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Buzzer duration (b1) defines the duration of the buzzer for alarm conditions.
Note:
l For door open alarms, the buzzer sounds regardless of the buzzer enable (b0) setting.
For more information about the parameters used in alarms:
l See "buzzer enable (b0)" on page 68

l See "buzzer duration (b1)" on page 69

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6 self-learning
ems controllers start self-learning the moment the ems controllers are first powered-up. ems controllers then run in the
ready mode whist the ems controllers learn the activity pattern of outlets.
During self-learning, ems controllers learn the periods that outlets are open or closed by measuring the activity.
ems controllers have a self-learning matrix.
The self-learning matrix is a 7-day (7 x 24 hour) matrix.
Each 24 hour period consists of 48 30-minute periods.
ems controllers then set each 30-minute period with activity or without activity according to the outlet opening and closing
pattern.
The activity frequency (AF) parameter determines the amount of activity required to set a 30-minute periods as an active
period.
The activity frequency (AF) parameter is usually set to require one door opening or one motion detected to set a 30-minute
period to active.
However, for specific installations, the active frequency can be configured to require more activity to set a
30-minute period to ready.
The activity frequency (AF) parameter can also be set to automatically determine the optimal level of activity required to a
set a 30-minute period to ready.
ems controllers remain learning in the ready mode for the period defined by the learning period (L P).
The learning period (L P) sets ems controllers to use a 1-day or 7-day learning period.
ems controllers build the complete 7-day self-learning matrix as follows:
l 1-day learning period: the ems controller runs in ready mode for the first day (24 hours).
The ems controller then uses the self-learning matrix of day 1 for the next six days to build a
complete 7-day self-learning matrix.
l 7-day learning period: the ems controller runs in the ready mode for the first 7 days to build a complete 7-day self-learning matrix.
To set the activity frequency (AF) automatically, ems controllers run for 48 hours to determine the optimum activity fre-
quency (AF).
ems controllers then start the learning period (L P) after the 48 hours required to set the activity frequency (AF).
Note:
l If the activity frequency is set to automatic, ems controllers must be allowed to run (powered up) continuously for 48 hours before the ems
controller starts to build the self-learning matrix.
If power is lost during this period, ems controllers start a new 48 hour learning period.
The table describes the total time that ems controllers run in the ready mode only after being powered up.
This is the minimum time before ems controllers switch to the saving mode.
learning minimum time in ready

activity frequency (AF)
period (LP) mode only
1 day pre-set 1 day (24 hours)
1 day automatic 3 days (72 hours)
7 days pre-set 7 days
7 days automatic 9 days
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l See "activity frequency (AF)" on page 67
l See "learning period (LP)" on page 78
6.1 what is the self-learning matrix?

The self-learning matrix is a 7 day (7 x 24 hour), matrix with each 24 hour period divided into 48 30-minute periods. Each 30-
minute period has a state that ems controllers use to determine the mode as follows:
l 0 indicates no activity: ems controllers normally run in the saving mode.

l 1 indicates a change in activity: ems controllers run in the ready mode.
l 2 indicates activity: ems controller run in the ready mode.
For example, the self-learning matrix below shows the following:
l Day 1 to day 3: the ems controller runs in the ready mode from 06:00 to 18:00.
l Day 4 and day 5: the ems controller runs in the ready mode from 06:00 to 20:00.
l Day 6: the ems controller runs in the ready mode from 08:00 to 14:00.
l Day 7: the ems controller remains in the saving mode.
Note:
l The self-learning matrix starts the moment the ems controller is first switched on and is not
synchronized with calendar days. However, the diagram below starts at 00:00 on Day 1 for clarity.
6.2 how a 7-day learning period works

ems controllers with a seven day learning period, L P set to 1, run in the ready mode for 7 days (7 x 24 hours), whilst the ems
controller learns the outlet activity pattern such as opening and closing times.
ems controllers start self-learning the moment the ems controllers are first powered-up.
At power-up, all the 30 minute periods are set to monitor (1) as shown in the following example matrix.
For periods set to monitor (1), ems controllers run in the ready mode.

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ems controllers then update the self-learning matrix depending on how much activity is detected in each 30 minute period
as follows:
l if the ems controller detects activity during a 30 minute period, the ems controller changes the state from monitor (1) to ready (2)
l if the ems controller does not detect activity, the ems controllers changes the state from monitor (1) to
saving (0).
Note:
l The amount of activity required to change the state from monitor (1) to ready (2)depends on the setting of the activity frequency (AF) para-
meter.
Therefore, at the end of day 1 (first 24 hours), the ems controller has set all the 30 minutes to ready (2) or saving (0) depend-
ing the outlet activity pattern as shown in the following example matrix:
The ems controller then continues to run in the ready mode for the remainder of the 7 day learning period whilst updating
the self-learning matrix.
At the end of the 7 day learning period, the ems controller has a complete self-learning matrix as shown in the following
example matrix:

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6.3 how a 1-day learning period works
ems controllers with a one day learning period, L P set to 0, run in the ready mode for 1 day, (24 hours), whilst the ems con-
troller learns the outlet activity pattern such as opening and closing times.
ems controllers start self-learning the moment the ems controllers are first powered-up.
At power-up, all the 30 minute periods are set to monitor (1) as shown in the following example matrix.
For periods set to monitor (1), ems controllers run in the ready mode.
ems controllers then update the self-learning matrix depending on how much activity is detected in each 30 minute period
as follows:
l if the ems controller detects activity during a 30 minute period, the ems controller changes the state from monitor (1) to ready (2)
l if the ems controller does not detect activity, the ems controllers changes the state from monitor (1) to
saving (0).
Note:
l The amount of activity required to change the state from monitor (1) to ready (2) depends on the setting of the activity frequency (AF)
parameter.
Therefore, at the end of day 1, (first 24 hours), the ems controller has set all the 30 minutes to ready (2) or saving (0) depend-
ing the outlet activity pattern as shown in the example matrix:

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ems controllers then copy the pattern learnt from day 1 to the remaining six days of the self-learning matrix, as shown in the
following example matrix:
ems controllers with a one day learning period start switching to the saving mode on the second day, (second 24 hours), if
there are sufficient saving (0) periods.
ems controller then continue to update the self-learning matrix as follows:
l For periods set to ready (2), if no activity is detected change to monitor (1). Otherwise, keep the period set to ready (2).
l For periods set to saving (0), if activity is detected change to monitor (1). Otherwise, keep the period set to monitor (0).
For example, the self-learning matrix shows that the outlet is open for longer on day 2 than day 1.
Therefore, the ems controller has changed the state of the periods that were set to saving (0) to monitor (1) as shown in the
following example matrix.
At the end of week 1, the ems controller has updated the self-learning matrix for the outlet activity pattern as shown below.
Note that differences for activity patterns learnt on day 2 take two weeks to be implemented. Therefore, 1 day learning peri-
ods are recommended only for outlets with regular patterns every day of the week.

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6.4 how the self-learning matrix updates after the learning period
ems controllers continuously updates the self-learning matrix after the learning period as follows:
l if a ready period (2) does not have the minimum number of door openings or motion counts, the ems
controller sets the period to monitor (1).
The ems controller runs in the ready mode for periods set to monitor.
l if a monitored period (1) does not have the minimum number of door openings or motion counts, the ems controller sets the period to sav-
ing (0). Otherwise, the ems controller sets the period to ready (2).
l if a saving period (0) reaches the minimum number of door openings or motion counts, the ems controller sets the period to monitor (1).
For example, the self-learning matrix below shows monitor (1) periods during periods with and without activity.
Note:
l If activity occurs in a saving period (0), such as a motion detection or a door opening, the ems controller switches the cooler lights on and
sets the period to monitor (1).
However, the ems controller does not start the compressor to cool the product.
6.5 how ems controllers switch between the ready and saving mode
A key characteristic of an ems controller is the saving restart period.
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from the saving mode temperature.
A typical saving restart period is 120 minutes.
Whist in the saving mode, the ems controller must look ahead in the self-learning matrix for a ready period by the time
defined by the saving restart period (S r). For example, the ems controller looks 2 hours ahead.
If the ems controller detects an ready period, the ems controller starts to lower the product temperature, as shown below.
The ems controller switches to the saving mode if there are no ready periods within the next 2 hours as defined by the sav-
ing restart time (S r).
The ems controller ignores periods of inactivity if the time to the next active period is less than the saving restart time.
For example, the diagram below shows a period of inactivity, saving (0) at 18:00 followed by two monitor (1) periods. In this
instance, the ems controller would ignore the saving (0) at 18:00 and switch to the saving mode at 19:30.
Note:
l ems controllers always run in the ready mode for periods in the self-learning matrix that are set to 1
(monitor) or 2 (ready).
In the following example matrix, the ems controller will start to cool by the saving restart period before the ready period (2),
run in the ready mode for 30 minutes, and then switch to the saving mode (assuming no delay to saving dsparameter is in
operation).
For more information about the parameters used:
l See "delay to saving (dS)" on page 73

l See "saving restart period (Sr)" on page 80

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7 user guide
The user guide describes the power-up sequence and how to view parameters and statistics.
The user guide also describes how to:
l perform a half-reset - to clear the self learning matrix only

l run the test routine - for all relays and inputs
7.1 power-up sequence

At the power up, the ems controller displays the power-up sequence as follows:
1 8.8.8. to confirm that all segments of the display are functioning correctly
platform type and firmware version.

2
(example)
checksum of the parameter set.

3
(example)
The display then shows the appropriate display code. For example, the temperature or the word US E.
7.2 display codes

The table below details the display codes for ems controllers.
display state description
ems controllers display the appliance sensor temperature, such as 4.0, or the
word US E
ready mode
Also, the cooler lights are switched on.
See "how to check that ems controllers are working correctly" on page 46
ems controllers keep products at the saving mode

temperature unless the saving temperature is disabled.
The saving temperature LED shows whether the saving mode temperature is
disabled.
saving mode
The cooler lights are off unless the light delay (L d) parameter keeps the lights
on for a short period after the ems controller switches to the saving mode.
The marketing mode (Ar) keeps the lights on for the duration of the saving
mode.

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display state description
ems controllers switch off the compressor and switch on the fan, if applicable.
defrost mode
The compressor LED should be off and the evaporator fan LED should be on.
door open ems controllers display d0 to show that the cooler door is open.
ems controllers sound an alarm buzzer if cooler door remain open for alarm
delay (Ad) duration.
door open alarm
If the cooler door is still open after the time defined by the buzzer duration
(b1) parameter, the ems controller switches off the compressor.
ems controllers disable the compressor to prevent over

cooling and run the evaporator fan, if applicable, according to the evaporator
freeze-up fan cycle.
protection Problems may occur if the ambient temperature falls below 0°C (32°F) or if
the appliance sensor fails. See "how to troubleshoot problems with freeze-up
protection (888)" on page 51
refrigeration
system See "how to troubleshoot refrigeration system failure (rSF) alarms" on page 50
failure
condenser
high Not applicable to CO2 (R744) coolers.
temperature
appliance sensor fail-

ure
condenser sensor fail-

See "how to troubleshoot temperature sensor alarms" on page 50
ure
evaporator sensor fail-

ure
7.3 how to access the menu (example)

The password is a unique sequence of button operations.
The password is supplied to OEMs, installers, and service engineers separately.
step image
1 Press and hold the set button

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step image
2 Release the set button when PAS appears
3 Press the set button four times (x4)
4 Press the up button once (x1)
5 Press the down button twice (x2)
6 Press the defrost / teach button twice (x2)
7.4 how to view the ems55advanced parameter settings (PS) GDC firmware

View the parameter settings to check the values of the parameters.
View the parameter settings as follows:
1. Press and hold the set button until PAS is displayed.
2. Enter the button sequence of the password.
3. Ensure that PS is displayed.
4. Press and hold the set button to view the parameter name and value alternatively.
5. Keep the men u button pressed to scroll through the parameter settings.
See "Celsius or Fahrenheit (CF)" on See "display stability (d2)" on

page 70 page 70

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See "set point (SPC or SPF)" on page See "high voltage (HI)" on page
80 76
See "low voltage (LO)" on page

See "differential (dIF)" on page 72
77
See "buzzer enable (b0)" on

See "calibration 1 (CA1)" on page 69
page 68
See "saving set point (SSP)" on page See "buzzer duration (b1)" on
80 page 69
See "saving differential (Sd)" on page See "alarm delay (Ad)" on page
79 67
See "freeze-up protection (dtt)" on See "activity frequency (AF)" on

page 74 page 67
See "motion sensor enable (Sn)

See "fan set point (FSP)" on page 75
" on page 79
See "condenser high temperature

(Ht)" on page 76 See "saving temperature dis-
able (PEr)" on page 78
not used with CO2 (R744) coolers
See "defrost termination tem- See "learning period (LP)" on

perature (dtd)" on page 73 page 78
See "compressor rest time (rt)" on

See "display (dIS)" on page 72
page 79
See "marketing mode (Ar)" on

See "delay to saving (dS)" on page 73
page 68
See "lights delay (Ld)" on page 77
See "saving restart period (Sr)" on

page 80
See "refrigeration system failure (Ct)

" on page 70

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See "defrost interval (dE)" on page
71
See "defrost duration (dd)" on page

71
See "fan cycle on (FCO)" on page 75
See "fan cycle off (FCF)" on page 75
7.5 how to view the ems55advanced parameter settings (PS) OFC firmware

View the parameter settings to check the values of the parameters.
View the parameter settings as follows:
4. Press and hold the set button to view the parameter name and value alternatively.
5. Keep the men u button pressed to scroll through the parameter settings.
See "Celsius or Fahrenheit (CF) See "defrost interval (dE)" on

" on page 70 page 71
See "set point (SPC or SPF)" on See "defrost duration (dd)"

page 80 on page 71
See "differential (dIF)" on page See "defrost method (dF)" on

72 page 72
See "calibration 1 (CA1)" on See "defrost termination

page 69 method (dtF)" on page 73

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See "Maximum defrost on
See "calibration 2 (CA2)" on
demand time (dtO)" on page
page 69
74
See "saving set point (SSP)" on See "fan cycle on (FCO)" on

page 80 page 75
See "saving differential (Sd)" on See "fan cycle off (FCF)" on

page 79 page 75
See "freeze-up protection (dtt) See "display stability (d2)" on

" on page 74 page 70
See "condenser high tem- See "high voltage (HI)" on

perature (Ht)" on page 76 page 76
See "defrost activation tem- See "low voltage (LO)" on

perature (ddt)" on page 71 page 77
See "defrost termination tem- See "buzzer enable (b0)" on

perature (dtd)" on page 73 page 68
See "compressor rest time (rt) See "activity frequency (AF)"

" on page 79 on page 67
See "delay to saving (dS)" on See "motion sensor enable

page 73 (Sn)" on page 79
See "lights delay (Ld)" on page See "saving temperature dis-

77 able (PEr)" on page 78
See "saving restart period (Sr)" See "learning period (LP)" on

on page 80 page 78
See "refrigeration system fail-

See "display (dIS)" on page 72
ure (Ct)" on page 70
7.6 how to run the test routine (tst)

The test routine tests the following:
l all load relays

l analogue inputs (temperature sensors and door switch)
l motion sensor.
Run the test routine as follows:

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4. Press the down button once to scroll to tst.
5. Press the set button to display 888.
6. Press the set button to display rE L for the relay tests.
7. Press the down button to start, and test, the relays as described in the following table:
button display test check
compressor
is running
or compressor relay and com-
pressor LED
is on
cooler lights
light relay
are on
evaporator
evaporator fan relay fan is run-
ning
Note:
l To switch off the relays that are on, press the defrost button.
8. Press the defrost and set buttons simultaneously to test the analogue inputs.
The display changes to An A.

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9. Press the up button to start, and test, the analogue inputs described in the following table:
button display test check
appliance
sensor displayed temperature is correct
temperature
door is open (dO) or closed

door switch
(C L O)
condenser
or sensor displayed temperature is correct
temperature
evaporator
sensor
temperature
10. Press the defrost and set buttons simultaneously to test the motion sensor.
The display changes to PI r.
11. Press the defrost button and then place your hand about 300mm in front of the motion sensor.
Move your hand from left to right and ensure the following:
l The display count increments for each detected movement.

l The motion LED flashes for each detected movement.
12. Press the defrost and set buttons simultaneously to end the test routine.
7.7 how to perform a half reset (Hr)

Perform a half reset to clear the self-learning matrix if the ems controller has been unable to detect activity correctly, for
example, the view of the motion sensor was blocked, or if the cooler has been moved to a new location.
Perform a half reset as follows:
2. Enter the button sequence of the menu entry password.

4. Press down to scroll down to the Hr menu.

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5. Re-enter the button sequence of the menu entry password.
6. Ensure that the ems controller resets.
After a reset, the ems controller starts the power-up sequence.
7.8 how to view the last three alarms (FLt)

It is possible to view the last alarms and understand problems that have occurred with the ems controller.
View the last three alarm conditions as follows:
2. Enter the button sequence of the menu entry password.
4. Press down to scroll down to FLt.
5. Press the set button.

6. The last three faults, or alarms, to occur are displayed.
For example:
a condenser high temperature alarm has occurred
a refrigeration system failure alarm has occurred
a door open alarm has occurred
Please note:
l The alarms may have been cleared, or cancelled, by the retail outlet operators.
7.9 how to view statistics

To view the statistics, press the up and down buttons simultaneously.
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The ems controller then scrolls through the statistics pausing for 20 seconds at each statistic before returning to normal
operation.
The 3-digit display can show values from 000 to 999.

For values of 1000 and above, the display shows the value as a rounded decimal number. For example, 1.1 represents 1100,
1.2 represents 1200, and so on.
description description
display statistic
prior to July 2012 post July 2012
Value of the activity frequency

AF parameter.
activity
Possible values are: 0, 1, 2 or 3. No change
frequency
(0 = low, 2= high and 3 = auto-
matic)
Average temperature
average measured by the
No change
temperature appliance sensor
during the last 24 hours.
Average number of
compressor cycles per day (24
Total number of
hour period) during the past 7
compressor cycles since
compressor cycles days (7 x 24 hour
first powered up or last full
periods).
reset
Note that the average is
a moving average.
Total number of hours that the

compressor has run since the
compressor runtime ems controller was first No change
powered up or since the last
full reset.
Average number of door open-

ings per day (24 hour period)
Total number of door
door during the past 7 days (7 x 24
openings since first powered
openings hour periods).
up or last full reset
moving average.
Highest temperature
highest measured by the
No changes
temperature appliance sensor
during the past 24 hours.
Lowest temperature
lowest measured by the
No changes
temperature appliance sensor during the
last 24 hours.
Average number of motion Total number of motion

motion counts counts per day (24 hour period) counts since first powered
during the past 7 days (7 x 24 up or last full reset

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description description
display statistic
prior to July 2012 post July 2012
hour periods).
moving average.
Value of the standby

temperature disable PE r para-
meter.
saving Possible values are: OFF or ON.
No changes
temperature disable OFF = Standby temperature dis-
able is switched off.
ON = Stanby temperature
disable is switched on.

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8 troubleshooting
The following table shows the display for alarm conditions. ems controllers can be programmed to sound a buzzer with
alarm conditions.
problem or alarm meaning action
l See "how to troubleshoot door alarms (door switch fitted)" on page 48

door open
l See "how to troubleshoot door alarms (no door switch fitted)" on page 48
refrigeration
l See "how to troubleshoot refrigeration system failure (rSF) alarms" on page 50
system failure
condenser
high l Not applicable for CO2 coolers
temperature
l appliance sensor (PF1 )

l condenser sensor (PF2 ):
sensor display alternates between PF2 and the appliance sensor temperature
failures l evaporator sensor (PF3 ):
display alternates between PF3 and the appliance sensor temperature.
l See "how to troubleshoot temperature sensor alarms" on page 50
CO2 alarm
flashes for 3 seconds gas cooler high
then static temperature
CO2 alarm
continuous flashing Lock out
motion
motion sensor
detection LED flashing l See "how to troubleshoot motion sensor alarms" on page 49
problem
continuously
cooler not cooling l See "how to troubleshoot not cooling problems" on page 52
If the ems controller is in the ready mode, check the lights switch inside the
cooler lights do not cooler.
switch on Note that ems controllers normally switch the cooler lights off in the saving
mode.
8.1 how to check that ems controllers are working correctly

During the ready mode, the ems controller displays the appliance sensor temperature, such as 4.0, or the word US E as
shown below.
The option to display the temperature or the word US E is set by the display (dI S ) parameter.
Follow the chart to ensure that the ems controller is working correctly in the ready mode for coolers with door switches fit-
ted.

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For information about the display (dI S ) parameter:
l See "display (dIS)" on page 72
8.2 how to troubleshoot condenser high temperature (Ht) alarms

Condenser high temperature (Ht) alert to problems with the refrigeration system such as a blocked condenser or faulty con-
denser fan.
Note: this alarm is not applicable with CO2 coolers and the ems55advanced CO2.
For information about the condenser high temperature (Ht) parameter:
l See "condenser high temperature (Ht)" on page 76
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8.3 how to troubleshoot door alarms (door switch fitted)
Door open alarms are triggered if the cooler door is left open for longer than the time defined by the alarm delay (Ad) para-
meter.
If the door is closed, and a door open alarm is registered, this may indicate problems with the cooler door or the door
switch.
For information about the alarm delay (Ad) parameter:
l See "alarm delay (Ad)" on page 67
Follow the chart to troubleshoot door open alarms on coolers with a door switch.
8.4 how to troubleshoot door alarms (no door switch fitted)

Door alarms with coolers without a door switch fitted usually indicates that the ems controller has an incorrect parameter
set.
For information about the alarm delay (Ad) parameter:
l See "alarm delay (Ad)" on page 67
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8.5 how to troubleshoot motion sensor alarms
The motion detection LED flashes to indicate that movement has been detected.
However, a motion sensor LED flashing continuously may indicate that the motion sensor is faulty or, if a motion sensor is
not fitted, that the parameter settings are incorrect.
Note:
l The ems controller stays in the ready mode if the motion detection LED is flashing continuously.
For information about the motion sensor enable (S n ) parameter:
l See "motion sensor enable (Sn)" on page 79
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8.6 how to troubleshoot refrigeration system failure (rSF) alarms
Refrigeration system failure (rS F) alarms trigger if the set point (S P) temperature is not reached within the time defined by
the compressor runtime (C t) parameter.
For information about the set point and compressor run time parameters:
l See "refrigeration system failure (Ct)" on page 70

Follow the chart to troubleshoot refrigeration system failures.
8.7 how to troubleshoot temperature sensor alarms

ems controllers manage sensor failures as follows:

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l PF1 alarms: ems controllers stop running the compressor and then waits 60 seconds before re-starting (switch off and then switch on).
If the fault continues, the ems controller repeats and continues the cycle until the fault corrected.
l PF2 alarms: ems controllers continue running the compressor.
ems controllers alternate the display between PF2 and the appliance sensor temperature
indicating a fault.
l PF2 alarms: ems55advanced CO2 controllers continue to run the compressor normally and alternate the display PF2 and the gas cooler
sensor temperature indicating a fault.
l PF3 alarms: ems controllers continue to run the compressor normally and alternate the display PF3 and the appliance sensor tem-
perature.
Sensor faults may also be identified by using the input test within the test routine:
l See "how to run the test routine (tst)" on page 40
Follow the chart to troubleshoot problems with the appliance sensor, condenser sensor, evaporator sensor or gas cooler
sensor.
8.8 how to troubleshoot problems with freeze-up protection (888)

Problems with freeze-up protection may occur if the ambient temperature falls below 0°C (32°F) or if the appliance sensor
fails.

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For information about the freeze-up protection (dtt) parameter:
l See "freeze-up protection (dtt)" on page 74
8.9 how to troubleshoot not cooling problems

Follow the chart below to troubleshoot problems of the cooler not cooling, i.e. the cooler or product is warm.

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9 elstat parameter loader
The elstat parameter loader loads the parameter settings defined in XML files to the parameter programming tool (dongle).
The parameter programming tool (dongle) connects to the parameter loader using a USB docking cradle and COM port on a
host computer.
The following specification of computer is required for operation:
l Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7

l 2 MB of disk space.
9.1 what are the XML files?

The XML files are supplied from elstat and include parameter information about each XML file.
The XML files contain the parameter settings to be downloaded to the ems controller, and the checksum values. Parameters
and their values determine how the ems controller operates the cooler.
XML files cannot be manually edited.

If an operator or engineer tries to edit an XML file, the parameter loader displays a message stating the XML file is not valid.
The table below details the naming conventions of the XML file names for ems controllers.
ems controller XML file name
ems25 EMS25BAS-CCCC-NNNNN-XXXXX
ems25+ EMS25PLUS-CCCC-NNNNN-XXXXX
ems25advanced EMS25ADV-CCCC-NNNNN-XXXXX
ems55advanced EMS55ADV-CCCC-NNNNN-XXXXX
ems75vr and ems75vri EMS75VR-CCCC-NNNNN-XXXXX
ems75sz EMS75SZ-CCCC-NNNNN-XXXXX
Where:
l CCCC is the cooler type.

The cooler types are GDC (glass door cooler), OFC (open front cooler), and VE ND (vending machine).
l NNNNN is a unique five-digit identification number.
l XXXXX is information supplied on the completed the parameter request form.

For example, the cooler type, manufacturer, region, and so on.
This is specific to individual coolers.

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9.2 what are checksums?
Checksums identify the firmware and parameter set of ems controllers.
ems controllers display the checksum in the power on sequence and after a reboot.
The parameter information pack details the expected checksum for the specified ems controller and parameter set. After
loading the parameter settings from an XML file, the parameter loader also displays the checksums.
The checksums displayed on the parameter loader are as follows:
CRC-A Checksum of the XML file. For elstat reference purposes only.
Checksum displayed on an ems55advanced with firmware version E52 F07.

CRC-B Displayed when rebooting the ems controller following download of the parameter settings with the
parameter programming tool (dongle).

Displayed after manually scrolling through the parameter list,
CRC-C
following download of the parameter settings with the parameter
programming tool (dongle).
Checksum displayed on all other ems controllers following download of the parameter settings with the
CRC-D
parameter programming tool (dongle).
9.3 parameter programming accessories

The items required to program the parameter programming tool (dongle) are as follows:
USB docking cradle
parameter programming tool (dongle) - yellow
ZIP files containing the following:
elstat files supplied with parameter programming tool l elstat parameter loader.
l Setup program.
l drivers for Windows XP.
elstat files supplied on completion of the parameter ZIP file containing the following:
request form l Parameter information (PI), which is a PDF file that details the

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parameter settings.
l XML file with parameter settings.
9.4 how to install the drivers on Windows XP

Please note:
l Windows 7 and Windows Vista: Drivers install automatically by connecting the USB docking cradle
For Windows XP, install the drivers as follows:
1. Extract the ZIP file CDM20808.zip- from the files supplied by elstat which contain the Windows drivers for Windows
XP - and save into a suitable location.
For example, C:\Program Files\elstat\drivers.
2. Insert the USB docking cradle into a spare USB port and ensure that the Windows New Hardware Found wizard starts
automatically.
3. Select No, not this time as shown below.
4. Select Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) and then click Next.

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5. Click Browse and select the folder where the drivers were saved. For example, C:\Program Files\elstat\drivers.
Click Next and wait while the wizard searches and downloads the drivers.
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9.5 how to install the parameter loader
Install the parameter loader as follows:
1. Copy the file Setup_ParameterLoader_Rx.x.exe, from the file - where Rx.x is the parameter loader version - to a suitable location on the
local computer.
Double-click the file Setup_ParameterLoader_Rx.x.exe to start in the setup wizard.
2. Click Next to start the installation wizard.
3. Select the destination location.

Click Next to use the default location or click Browse to define a different location and then click Next.

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4. Select the Start menu folder.
Click Next to use the default folder or click Browse to define a different folder and then click Next.
5. Confirm that the setup information is correct.

Click Install.

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6. Click Finish to complete the installation of the parameter loader.
9.6 how to start the parameter loader

Start the parameter loader as follows:
l Click Parameter Loader in the Start menu.

l Double-click the file ParameterLoader.exe located in, for example, the folder C:\elstat\ParameterLoader.
Note: On starting the parameter loader for the first time, the dialog box below appears prompting for the fractional sep-
arator. Select .(point) or ,(comma) according to the decimal format in your region.

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9.7 how to connect the docking cradle
To set up the docking cradle, extract the drivers from the file.
Insert the docking cradle into a spare USB port to install the Windows drivers.
Please note:
l Windows Vista and Windows 7 locate and install the drivers automatically. However, on Windows XP, install the drivers manually as
described:
l See "how to install the drivers on Windows XP" on page 55
Finally, define the COM port of the docking cradle.
9.8 how to configure the COM port

Configure the COM port as follows:
1. Start the parameter loader as follows:

l Double-click the file ParameterLoader.exe.
2. Click the Start menu, select Control panel > System Device Manager > Ports (COM & LPT) as shown below.
3. Check the COM port allocated to the USB docking cradle (USB Serial Port).
For example, in the diagram above, COM3 has been allocated.

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Double-click the USB serial port and make a note of the port settings, as shown below.
4. On the parameter loader, click the Edit Com port settings to display the dialog box below.

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5. Set the parameters to the values of the USB serial port of the local computer. For example:
parameter value
COM port COM port allocated to the cradle. For example, 3.
Baud rate 9600
Data bits 8
Parity None
Stop bits 1
Flow control None
6. Click OK.
9.9 how to load the parameter settings

Use the parameter loader to load the parameter settings to the parameter programming tool (dongle) as follows:
1. Extract the ZIP file from the folder which contains the parameter information pack and the parameter settings to a suitable location.
For example, C:\Program Files\elstat.
2. Start the parameter loader as follows:

l Double-click the file ParameterLoader.exe.
3. Insert the parameter programming tool into the docking cradle, as shown below.
4. Click Load XML and browse to the location of the extracted file and then select the XML file with the parameter set-
tings.
For example, select the XML file C:\Program Files\elstat\EMS25PLUS-GDC-12312-NNNN.xml.
5. Ensure that the parameter values displayed on the parameter loader are correct, as stated in the parameter inform-
ation pack. The parameter loader also displays the name of the XML name.
6. Make a note of the appropriate checksums on the parameter loader as detailed in the following table.
l To help service engineers, mark the appropriate checksum on the identification tag of the parameter programming tool (dongle).
CRC-A Checksum of the XML file. For elstat reference purposes only.

CRC-B Displayed when rebooting the ems controller following download of the para-
meter settings with the parameter programming tool (dongle).

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CRC-C Displayed after manually scrolling through the parameter list, following down-
load of the parameter settings with the parameter programming tool (dongle).
Checksum displayed on all other ems controllers following download of the

CRC-D
parameter settings with the parameter programming tool (dongle).
7. Press and hold the button ^ on the USB docking cradle and then check that the message below appears after a short
delay and click OK.
If the transfer was unsuccessful, check all connections and settings and repeat the procedure.
If the error persists, this indicates a malfunction of the equipment.
8. Remove the parameter programming tool from the USB docking cradle.
9.10 how to view the download counter

When programming a large quantity of parameter programming tools (dongles), a display counter can be viewed.
To view the download counter, click Tools > Download counter.
Note:The download counter window must be displayed to count.
9.11 how to view version of the parameter programming tool (dongle)

View the version of a parameter programming tool (dongle) as follows:
1. Insert the parameter programming tool (dongle) into the USB docking cradle.
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3. Press and hold the button ^ on the USB docking cradle and then check that the version is displayed.
9.12 how to configure the parameter loader

Configure the application settings to set the fractional number separator and the option to display the download completed
successfully window.
To configure the parameter loader settings, click the menu Edit > Application settings to show the dialog below.
Fractional number settings:
l Select .(point) or ,(comma) according to the decimal format in your region.
Do not show download completed successfully window:
l Check this option to stop the down completed successfully window appearing after each successful download.
9.13 display codes for parameter downloads

The table below shows the display when downloading parameters to the controller.
display description
The parameter programming tool (dongle) is connected.
The parameter download is in progress.
The parameters were download but are out of range.

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display description
The parameters were not downloaded.
The ems controller will reboot and display the checksum following successful parameter downloads.

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10 parameter reference
The parameter reference lists all the parameters alphabetically and describes each parameter in full.
The parameters are also listed in the following groups:
l function: groups the parameters by functionality such as product temperature, defrost, and so on.
l owners: groups the parameters by organization, such as OEM, responsible for defining the parameter values.
The parameter values vary between different cooler types, cooler characteristics, operating environments, brand require-
ments, and operational preferences.
Parameter settings are defined by customers - OEMs, Bottlers and Brands - using an XML request form, and supplied in the
relevant parameter information (PI) provided by elstat.
10.1 parameters by function

The table below details the parameters grouped by function.
Celsius or Fahrenheit (C F)
set point (S P) and differential (dI F)
temperature
saving set point (S S P) and saving differential (S d)saving temperature disable (PE r)
appliance sensor: calibration 1 (C A1)
saving restart (S r)
delay to saving mode (dS)
operation
freeze-up protection (dtt)
compressor rest time (rt)
defrost method (dF) and defrost termination method

(dtF)
defrost interval (dE) and defrost duration (dd)
defrost
defrost activation temperature (ddt) and defrost termination temperature (dtd)
defrost heater (dHr)
evaporator sensor: calibration 2 (C A2)
self-learning learning period (L P) and activity frequency (AF)
display display (dI S) and display stability (d2 )
lights light delay (L d) and marketing mode (Ar)
fan set point (FS P)

evaporator fan
fan cycle on (FC O) and fan cycle off (FC F)
alarm delay (Ad)

buzzer enable (b0) and buzzer duration (b1 )
alarms
refrigeration system failure (C t)
condenser high temperature (Ht) Not used on CO2 (R744) coolers
Note:
l Some parameters are not included with certain controllers. Please refer to the to User Guide to confirm which parameter set the con-
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10.2 parameter by owners
The parameter owners are usually defined as performance, design, and operational parameters with different organizations
being responsible for each set.
set point (S P) and differential (dI F)

performance
saving set point (S S P) and saving differential (S d)
(brand)
saving restart (S r)
defrost method (dF) and defrost termination method

(dtF)
defrost interval (dE) and defrost duration (dd)
design defrost activation temperature (ddt) and defrost termination temperature (dtd)
(OEMs) defrost heater (dHr)
compressor rest time (rt)
fan cycle on (FC O) and fan cycle off (FC F)
calibration 1 (C A1) and calibration 2 (C A2 )
Celsius or Fahrenheit (C F)
saving temperature disable (PE r)
freeze-up protection (dtt)
delay to saving mode (dS)
learning period (L P) and activity frequency (AF)
operation
display (dI S) and display stability (d2 )
(operators)
light delay (L d) and marketing mode (Ar)
fan set point (FS P)
alarm delay (Ad), buzzer enable (b0 ) and buzzer duration (b1 )
refrigeration system failure (C t)
condenser high temperature (Ht)
10.3 alarm delay (Ad)

The table below details the alarm delay (Ad) parameter.
display
description Defines the maximum time the cooler door can be open before sounding the alarm buzzer.
If disabled, the door switch is also disabled.

The ems controller does not detect door openings, therefore, the ems controller does not:
considerations l update the self-learning matrix for door activity.
l manage the evaporator fan management for door activity.
l sound door alarms if the door is left open.
range 00 to 30 minutes
global default 00 (disabled)
10.4 activity frequency (AF)

The table below details the activity frequency (AF) parameter.

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display
Defines the minimum number of door openings or motion counts to indicate an active 30 minute period
description in the self-learning matrix, as described below. The activity frequency applies across all 30 minute peri-
ods within the self-learning matrix, not to individual 30 minute periods.
considerations See below.
range See below
global default 00 (low frequency)
The table below describes the values for activity frequency (AF).
value name description
00 low frequency 1 door opening or 1 motion count
01 medium frequency 1 door opening or 3 motion counts
02 high frequency 2 door openings or 6 motion counts
The ems controller runs continuously for 48 hours in the

03 automatic ready mode. After 48 hours, the ems controller sets the
value of the activity frequency to 0, 1, or 2.
Note:
l If AF is set to 3, the ems controller must run continuously for 48 hours to set the value of the activity frequency.
If power is lost during the 48 hour period, the ems controller restarts the 48 hour period.
The ems controller must complete the 48 hour period to determine the activity frequency before starting the 1-day or 7-day learning
period.
10.5 marketing mode (Ar)

The table below details the marketing mode (Ar) parameter.
display
Sets the cooler lights to remain on at all times for display purposes.
description
The coolers lights will remain on during saving mode.
Does not affect saving temperature.
considerations Made available to ems55advanced GDC firmware from June 2012.
Not used with OFC firmware.
range 00 (off) or 01 (on)
global default 00 (off)
10.6 buzzer enable (b0)

The table below detail the buzzer enable (b0) parameter.

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display
Enables or disables a warning buzzer for alarm conditions.

description
Door open alarms alwayssound the warning buzzer.
Following alarm conditions trigger the buzzer:
l refrigeration system failure (rS F)

l sensor failure (PF1 , PF2 , and PF3 ).
considerations
l gas cooler high temperature alarm
l CO2 lock out alarm
Door alarms sound the buzzer as standard.
range 00 (disabled) or 01 (enabled)
global default 01 (enabled)
10.7 buzzer duration (b1)

The table below details the buzzer duration (b1) parameter.
display
Defines the duration of the buzzer for door open alarm conditions.
description
If the door remains open after the buzzer duration (b1), the ems controller switches off the compressor.
The ems controller switches off the compressor after the duration defined by alarm delay (Ad) + buzzer
considerations
duration (b1).
range 1 to 254 seconds
global default 60 seconds
10.8 calibration 1 (CA1)

The table below details the calibration 1 (C A1) parameter.
display
description Calibrates or adds an offset to temperatures measured by the appliance sensor.
considerations Applied to all temperatures measured on the appliance sensor.
range -9.9 to 9.9°C (-18 to 18°F)
global default 0.0°C (0°F)
10.9 calibration 2 (CA2)

The table below details the calibration (C A2) parameter.

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display
Calibrates or adds an offset to temperatures measured by the evaporator sensor. The offset helps the
description
positioning of the evaporator sensor.
Applied to all temperatures measured on the evaporator sensor.
considerations Used only with sub zero and OFC firmware.
Not available on GDC firmware.
range -9.9 to 9.9ºC (-18 to 18ºF)
global default 0.0ºC (0ºF)
10.10 Celsius or Fahrenheit (CF)

The table below details the Celsius or Fahrenheit parameter (C F).
display
description Option to set the ems controller to Celsius (°C) or Fahrenheit (°F).
l A global reset sets ems controllers using Fahrenheit (°F) to Celsius

considerations (°C).
l Applies to all temperature settings and values.
range 00 (°C) or 01 (°F)
global default 00 (°C)
10.11 refrigeration system failure (Ct)

The table below details the refrigeration system failure (C t) parameter.
display
Defines the maximum continuous runtime of the compressor without reaching the set point (S P) tem-
perature.
description
If the set point (S P) temperature is not reached within this time, the ems controller switches off the com-
pressor and activates the refrigeration system (rS F) alarm.
considerations None
range 00 to 100 hours
global default 72 hours
10.12 display stability (d2)

The table below details the display stability (d2) parameter.

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display
Defines the rate of change of the displayed temperature.

Limiting the rate of change provides a dampening effect so as not to concern users should the air tem-
description perature rise quickly due to a door opening.
Increasing the value for the display stability (d2) slows the rate of change of the displayed temperature.
considerations Use the global default value for normal operation.
range 1 to 254
global default 2
10.13 defrost duration (dd)

The table below details the defrost duration (dd) parameter.
display
description Defines the maximum time of a defrost cycle.
considerations If icing up occurs, review the values of the defrost parameters.
global default 15 minutes
10.14 defrost activation temperature (ddt)

The table below details the defrost activation temperature (ddt) parameter.
display
Defines the temperature measured on the evaporator sensor that activates an off-cycle defrost.
description
The defrost activation temperature minimizes the risk of evaporator icing up.
Defrost method (dF) must be set to 1 to start defrost cycles on the defrost activation temperature.
range -30 to 5ºC (-22 to 41ºF)
-6ºC (21ºF)
global default
ems75sz: -15ºC (5ºF)
10.15 defrost interval (dE)

The table below details the defrost interval (dE) parameter.

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display
Defines the period between the end of defrost cycle and beginning of the next defrost cycle. A time-
description
based defrost cycle helps improve evaporator efficiency.
l In the event of power loss, the defrost duration (dE ) is not maintained. The defrost interval is reset.
considerations
l If icing up occurs, review the values of the defrost parameters.
range 0 to 199 hours
global default 06 hours
10.16 defrost method (dF)

The table below details the defrost method (dF) parameter.
display
description Provides the option for a time-based or temperature-based defrost cycle.
Used only with sub zero and OFC firmware.

considerations
range 00 (time-based) or 01 (temperature-based)
global default 00 (time-based)
10.17 differential (dIF)

The table below details the differential (dI F) parameter.
display
Defines the compressor cut-in temperature when added to the set point (S PC or S PF) temperature dur-
description
ing the ready mode.
If the differential (dI F) is set too low, for example, less than 2.0°Cthe compressor may cycle on the min-
considerations
imum compressor rest time (rt).
range 0.0 to 9.9°C (0 to 18°F)
4.0°C (7°F)
global default
ems75sz: 3.0°C (5°F)
10.18 display (dIS)

The table below details the display (dI S) parameter.
display

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Defines whether the ems controller displays the temperature 3.0, or the word US E during the ready
description mode.
ems controllers always display alarms.
considerations None
range 00 (US E) or 01 (temperature)
global default 01 (temperature)
10.19 delay to saving (dS)

The table below details the delay to saving (dS) parameter.
display
Defines the delay in switching to the saving mode

from ready mode.
description
The delay starts at the end of the last active 30 minute
period of the ready mode.
considerations Must be set in multiples of 30 minutes.
range 0 to 120 minutes (in multiples of 30 minutes)
global default 00 (no delay)
10.20 defrost termination temperature (dtd)

The table below details the defrost temperature duration (dtd) parameter.
display
Defines the temperature to end the defrost cycle.

Ending defrost cycles on temperature minimizes the duration of defrost cycles.
description The temperature is measured as follows:
l OFC and sub-zero coolers: the temperature is measured on the evaporator sensor.
l GDC coolers: the temperature is measured on the appliance sensor.
l Must be set above the set point (S P) plus differential (dI F ) temperature.
considerations l Must be set below I Pd.
l If icing up occurs, review the values of the defrost parameters.
1 to 30ºC (33 to 86ºF)

range
ems75sz: -5 to 22ºC (23 to 71ºF)
9.0ºC (48ºF)
global default
ems75sz: 15.0ºC (59ºF)
10.21 defrost termination method (dtF)

The table below details the defrost termination method (dtF) parameter.

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display
Provides the option to end a defrost cycle as follows:
l on the defrost duration (dd) only

l on defrost duration (dd) or defrost termination temperature
description
(dtd).
If the defrost termination method (dtF) is set to use the defrost duration (dd) or the defrost termination
temperature (dtd), the ems controller ends the defrost cycle on the first to occur.
Defrost method (dF) must be set to 0
range 00 (time[dd]) or 01 (time[dd] or temperature[dtd])
global default 01 (time or temperature)
10.22 Maximum defrost on demand time (dtO)

The table below details the maximum defrost on demand time (dtO) parameter.
Display
Maximum defrost on demand time is the maximum time of a temperature based

Description
defrost cycle.
Available only with the ems55 series using OFC (Open Front Cooler) firmware.
Considerations
This parameter may not appear in all firmware versions.
Range 10 to 120 minutes
Global default 30 minutes
10.23 freeze-up protection (dtt)

The table below details the freeze-up protection (dtt) parameter.
display
description Defines the temperature to stop further cooling to prevent freeze-up due to low temperature.
considerations Must be set below the set point (S P) temperature.
range -15 to 10ºC (5 to 50ºF)
0.0ºC (32ºF)
global default
ems75sz: -6.0°C (21°F)

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10.24 fan cycle off (FCF)
The table below details the fan cycle off (FC F) parameter.
display
description Defines the inactive period of the evaporator fan while the compressor is switched off.
Fan cycle is the fan cycle on (FC O) time + the fan cycle off (FC F) time.
considerations
Not used on the ems25+
1 minute
global default
ems75sz: 20 minutes
10.25 fan cycle on (FCO)

The table below details the fan cycle on (FC O) parameter.
display
description Defines the active period of the evaporator fan while the compressor is switched off.
Fan cycle is the fan cycle on (FC O) time + the fan cycle off (FC F) time.
considerations
Not used on the ems25+
30 minutes
global default
ems75sz: 5 minutes
10.26 fan set point (FSP)

The table below details the fan set point (FS P) parameter.
display
Prevents excessive condensation on the evaporator in environments where warm, and presumed
humid, air is present by operating the evaporator fan.
description If the fan set point (FS P) temperature is exceeded, the evaporator fan running continuously even if the
door is opened.
On reaching set point (S P) temperature, the evaporator fan switches off during door openings.
Not related to fan cycle on (FC O) or fan cycle off (FC F).
considerations
Not used with OFC firmware or the ems25+
range 01 to 30ºC (33 to 86ºF)
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10.27 high voltage (HI)
The table below details the high voltage (HI) parameter.
display
Defines the maximum voltage allowed before switching off the compressor.
description
The high voltage (HI) values are approximations and not actual voltage readings (see table below).
1. Must not be used with an external voltage stabiliser

considerations 2. Must only be used with an elstat supplied transformer
3. Only used with ems55advancedand ems55Radvanced
range 180 to 250 (not Vac)
100V line 110-120V line 220-240V line
voltage HI voltage HI voltage HI
110 180 139 180 230 190
114 185 142 185 235 195
118 190 145 190 240 200
122 195 148 195 245 205
250 210
255 215
260 220
note: Voltage measurement is accurate to ±10%. 265 225
Caution:
l High voltage protection is not calibrated and actual performance can be influenced by several factors.
Therefore, total protection cannot be guaranteed.
10.28 condenser high temperature (Ht)

The table below details the condenser high temperature (Ht) parameter.
display
Defines the maximum temperature measured in the refrigeration system by

monitoring the condenser sensor.
description
On reaching the condenser high temperature (Ht), the ems controller disables
the compressor and activates an alarm.
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2. Requires a condenser sensor.
3. To set the condenser high temperature (Ht ), measure the
refrigeration system temperature when the condenser is 75% blocked.
4. To disable, set below 50ºC or 122ºF.
range 0.0 to 125ºC (32 to 257ºF)
global default 0.0ºC (32ºF) - disabled.
10.29 uninterrupted pull down (IPd)

The table below details the uninterrupted pull down (I Pd) parameter.
display
Defines the temperature that if exceeded starts an uninterrupted pull down, i.e. the ems controller
switches on the compressor and runs the compressor continuously until the product reaches the set
description
point (S P) temperature.
During this time, defrost cycles do not occur.
Must be set as follows:
considerations l Above the saving set point (S S P) plus saving differential

(S d) temperature.
l Above the defrost termination (dtd) temperature.
range 0.0 to 30ºC (32 to 86ºF)
global default 20ºC (68ºF)
10.30 lights delay (Ld)

The table below details the lighst delay (L d) parameter.
display
description Defines the delay to switch off the cooler lights after the ems controller switches to the saving mode.
considerations Must be set in multiples of 30.
global default 00 (no delay)
10.31 low voltage (LO)

The table below details the low voltage (L O) parameter.
display
Defines the minimum voltage allowed before switching off the compressor.
description
The low voltage (L O) values are approximations and not actual voltage readings (see table below).
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2. Must only be used with an elstat supplied transformer
3. Only used with ems55advancedand ems55Radvanced
range 90 to 160 (not Vac)
100V line 110-120V line 220-240V line
voltage LO voltage LO voltage LO
79 120 95 120 173 130
81 125 98 125 178 135
84 130 100 130 182 140
87 135 103 135 187 145
90 140 106 140 192 150
197 155
Note: Voltage measurement is accurate to ±10%. 203 160
Caution:
l Low voltage protection is not calibrated and actual performance can be influenced by several factors.
Therefore, total protection cannot be guaranteed.
10.32 learning period (LP)

The table below details the learning period (L P) parameter.
display
description Defines whether the ems controller uses a 1-day or a 7-day learning period.
considerations None
range 00 (1 day) or 01 (7 days)
global default 00 (1 day)
10.33 saving temperature disable (PEr)

The table below details the saving temperature disable (PE r) parameter.
display
Disables the saving mode temperature so that the ems controller maintains the ready mode temperature
description at all times.
Disabling the saving mode temperature does not affect the light functionality.

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considerations None
range 00 (off) or 01 (on)
global default 00 (off)
10.34 compressor rest time (rt)

The table below details the compressor rest time (rt) parameter.
display
Defines the minimum time between compressor cycles.

The compressor rest time ensures that the pressures in the refrigeration system have time to equalize
during compressor off-cycles.
description The compressor rest time (rt) helps to avoid the following:
l passing peak current through the windings of the compressor motor

l switching off the system on the thermal overload protection
l short cycling of the system.
If set too low, the compressor rest time may cycle on the set point
considerations (S P) and differential (dI F) temperatures or the saving set point
(S S P) and saving differential (S d) temperatures.
10.35 saving differential (Sd)

The table below details the saving differential (S d) parameter.
display
Defines the compressor cut-in temperature, when added to the saving set point (S S P) temperature, dur-
description
ing the saving mode.
If the saving differential (S d) is set too low, for example less than 2.0°C, the compressor may cycle on the
considerations
minimum compressor rest time (rt).
range 0.0 to 9.9°C (0 to 18°F)
4.0°C (7°F)
global default
ems75sz: 3.0°C (5°F)
10.36 motion sensor enable (Sn)

The table below details the motion sensor enable (S n) parameter.
display

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description Enables the input from the motion sensor.
considerations Must be disabled if a motion sensor is not fitted.
range 00 (disabled) or 01 (enabled)
global default 01 (enabled)
10.37 set point (SPC or SPF)

The table below details the set point (S PC or S PF) parameter.
display
Defines the compressor cut-out temperature during the ready mode. The set point (S P) temperature is
the lowest measured temperature under normal operating conditions.
description
The set point is displayed as S PC (set point Celsius) or S PF (set point Fahrenheit) depending on whether
the ems controller is set to use Celsius or Fahrenheit.
considerations Must be above the freeze-up protection (dtt) temperature.
range -9.9 to 9.9°C (14 to 50°F)
3.0°C (37°F)
global default
ems75sz: -3.0°C (27°F)
10.38 saving restart period (Sr)

The table below details the saving restart period (S r) parameter.
display
Defines the maximum time allocated to reach the set point (S P) temperature from the saving mode tem-
description
perature.
l Set and verified by OEMs through the test protocol to ensure that product temperatures are within specification
considerations when outlets open.
l Must be set in multiples of 30 minutes.
range 0 to 240 minutes (in multiples of 30 minutes)
10.39 saving set point (SSP)

The table below details the saving set point (S S P) parameter.

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display
description Defines the compressor cut-out temperature during the saving mode.
considerations Must be set above the set point (S P) plus differential (dI F) temperature.
0.0 to 9.9°C (32 to 50°F)

range
ems75sz: -9.9 to 9.9°C (14 to 50°F)
all except ems75sz: 7.0°C (45°F)

global default
ems75sz: 3.0°C (37°F)

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11 technical data ems55advanced
Technical data for the ems55advanced and ems55Radvanced.
Dimensional drawings:
Controller relays:
relay IEC 60730 rating @ 100-120VAC and 220-240VAC 50/60Hz
compressor 10 (10) A, p.f. 0.6
light 4 (4) A, p.f. 0.6
evaporator fan 4 (4) A, p.f. 0.6
Temperature sensors:
sensor input range (oC) input range (oF)
-10oC to 23.3oC 14oF to 74oF

appliance sensor
+/- 0.5oC +/- 1oC
-10oC to 23.3oC 122oF to 257oF

condenser sensor
+/- 5oC +/- 10oF
Environmental ratings:
characteristic value
IP (Ingress Protection):
l controller IPX5
maximum ambient
55oC (131oF)
temperature

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Product approvals:
EN60730-1
EN60730-2-9
European Norms Electrical Certification
IEC60730-1
IEC60730-2-9
Glow wire:
IEC60335-1
International Electrotechnical Commission
UL 60730-1 / CSA E60730-1

UL 60730-2-9 / CSA E60730-2-9
North America (including Canada) only - UL mark. Component recognition mark
Please note:
CE (Conformité Européene / European Conformity)
Replaces:
RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)
On controller labelling as of January 2013

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Firmware:U01 - n01 - ems55advanced and ems55Radvanced - GDC

Firmware: U02 - r01 - ems55advanced and ems55Radvanced - OFC

Elstat Electronics Ltd.

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1.1 about this reference guide 6

2 what is the ems55advanced? 7

2.1 ems55 series controllers 8

2.2 Water ingress – advisory information for FMEA analysis 9

2.3 ems55 user interface 9

2.4 environmental ratings 10

2.5 ems55 series relay ratings 10

2.6 ems55advanced and ems55Radvanced wiring diagram 10

2.7 how to mount ems55 series controllers 11

2.8 how to mount ems55 series controllers 12

3 temperature input ranges 13

3.1 how to mount the appliance sensor 13

3.2 how to mount the condenser sensor 14

3.2.1 condenser sensor 14

3.3 how to mount the evaporator sensor 15

4.1 how to mount the door switch 16

4.2 how to mount the enhanced door switch 17

4.3 how to mount door switches on double-door coolers 18

5 ems controllers functionality 19

5.1 product temperature 19

5.3 ready mode 20

5.4 saving mode 21

5.5 defrost on glass door coolers (GDC) 22

5.6 defrost on open front coolers 23

5.7 freeze-up protection 24

5.8 compressor management 24

ems55advanced and ems55Radvanced / General Use

5.10 lights management 26

6.1 what is the self-learning matrix? 29

6.2 how a 7-day learning period works 29

6.3 how a 1-day learning period works 31

7.1 power-up sequence 35

7.2 display codes 35

7.3 how to access the menu (example) 36

7.4 how to view the ems55advanced parameter settings (PS) GDC firmware 37

7.5 how to view the ems55advanced parameter settings (PS) OFC firmware 39

7.6 how to run the test routine (tst) 40

7.7 how to perform a half reset (Hr) 42

7.8 how to view the last three alarms (FLt) 43

7.9 how to view statistics 43

8.1 how to check that ems controllers are working correctly 46

8.2 how to troubleshoot condenser high temperature (Ht) alarms 47

8.3 how to troubleshoot door alarms (door switch fitted) 48

8.4 how to troubleshoot door alarms (no door switch fitted) 48

8.5 how to troubleshoot motion sensor alarms 49

8.6 how to troubleshoot refrigeration system failure (rSF) alarms 50

8.7 how to troubleshoot temperature sensor alarms 50

8.8 how to troubleshoot problems with freeze-up protection (888) 51

8.9 how to troubleshoot not cooling problems 52

9 elstat parameter loader 53

9.1 what are the XML files? 53

9.2 what are checksums? 54

9.3 parameter programming accessories 54