Controler Danfoss AK-CC 750 RS8GM222 - CC750
Controler Danfoss AK-CC 750 RS8GM222 - CC750
Controler Danfoss AK-CC 750 RS8GM222 - CC750
Info
AK-CC 750 - 080Z0130 and 080Z0139 are US-versions of the
standard AK-CC 750 controller.
Main changes:
• Temperature in °F
• Pressure in PSI
• Other quick setup
• Separate controls are removed
• No stepper valve connections Software:
• 080Z0130 = LON TP 78 080Z0130: 6.0x
• 080Z0139 = LON RS 485 084Z0139: 6.1x
Application
AK-CC 750 controllers are complete regulating units which
together with valves and sensors constitute complete evaporator
controls for refrigeration appliances and freezing rooms within
commercial refrigeration.
Generally speaking they replace all other automatic controls
containing, inter alia, day and night thermostats, defrost, fan con-
trol, rail heat control, alarm functions, light control, thermo valve
control, solenoid valve, etc.
The controller is equipped with data communication and is oper-
ated via a PC.
In addition to evaporator control the controller can give signals to
other controllers about the operating condition, e.g. forced clos-
ing of expansion valves, alarm signals and alarm messages.
Advantages
• Control of 1 to 4 evaporator sections
• Adaptive superheat control ensures optimum evaporator usage
in all operational circumstances.
• Electronic injection with AKV valve
• Traditional temperature regulation using on/off or modulating
control of solenoid valve for both DX and indirect brine system.
• Weighted thermostat and alarm thermostat
• Defrost on demand based on evaporator capacity
• Appliance cleaning function
• Light control using door switch or network signal depending on
day/night operation
• Rail heat pulsing depending on day/night operation or dew
point
• Monitoring of door alarm and control of light/refrigeration
depending on location of door switch.
• Log function for registration of historical parameter values and
alarm modes.
Adaptive defrosting
The AK-CC 750 includes an adaptive defrosting function. By using
the AKV valve as mass flow sensor for the supply of refrigerant, the
controller can monitor ice formation on the evaporator. If the load
Control of cool or frost Control of cool or frost
is too large for the standard defrost programme, the controller
room appliance
initiates additional automatic defrost cycles to eliminate the need
for expensive service calls due to iced-up evaporators.
Top part
Bottom part
The controller is the cornerstone of the regulation. The module has inputs and If the system grows and more functions have to be controlled, the regulation can be
outputs capable of handling small systems. extended.
• The bottom part – and hence the terminals – are the same for all controller types. With extra modules more signals can be received and more relays cut in and out –
• The top part is the intelligence with software. This unit will vary according to con- how many of them – and which – is determined by the relevant application.
troller type. But it will always be supplied together with the bottom part.
• In addition to the software the top part is provided with connection for data com-
munication and address setting.
Examples A regulation with few connections can If there are many connections one or more exten-
be performed with the controller module sion modules have to be mounted
alone
Displays
The menu displays are dynamic, so that different settings in one
menu will result in different setting possibilities in other menus.
Network linking
The controller can be linked up into a network together with other
controllers in an ADAP-KOOL® refrigeration control system.
AK-SC 255, 355 or SM850 can be used as a system unit.
After initial setup, operation can be performed from control
system.
080Z0130 is equiped with LON TP 78
080Z0139 is equiped with LON RS 485.
Users
The controller comes supplied with several languages, one of
which can be selected and employed by the user. If there are sev-
eral users, they may each have their choice of language. All users
must be assigned a user profile which either gives access to full
operation or gradually limits the operation to the lowest level that
only allows you “to see”.
External display
An external display can be fitted in order for P0 (Suction) and Pc
(Condensing) readings to be displayed.
In AK-CC 750 up to 4 displays can be mounted.
Log
From the log function you can define the measurements you wish
to be shown.
The collected values can be printed, or you may export them to a
file. You can open the file in Excel or import in AKM.
(The Log function is only available via AK-ST 500.)
Alarm
The display gives you an overview of all active alarms. If you wish
to confirm that you have seen the alarm you can cross it off in the
acknowledge field.
If you want to know more about a current alarm you can click on it
and obtain an information display on the screen.
A corresponding display exists for all earlier alarms. Here you can
upload information if you need further details about the alarm
history.
Adaptive defrost
AK-CC 750 is equipped with an adaptive defrost function. By using
an AKV valve as mass flow sensor for the supply of refrigerant the
control can monitor ice formation on the evaporator.
Function can cancel planned defrosts which are not necessary,
and on its own initiative start a defrost if the evaporator is about
to be blocked by rime and ice.
Bottom part
Controller 11 4 4 - - -
Extension modules
AK-XM 101A 8
AK-XM 102A 8
AK-XM 102B 8
AK-XM 204A 8
AK-XM 204B 8 x
AK-XM 205A 8 8
AK-XM 205B 8 8 x
Operation
AK-ST 500 Software for operation of AK controllers AK-operation
- Cable between PC and AK controller AK - Com port
Cable between zero modem cable and AK controller /
- AK - RS 232
Cable between PDA cable and AK controller
- Cable between PC and AK controller AK - USB
Accessories External display that can be connected to the controller module. For showing, say, the refrigeration appliances
EKA 163B Display
EKA 164B Display with operation buttons
Length = 6.5 ft
- Cable between display and controller
Length = 19.5 ft
Accessories Real time clock for use in controllers that require a clock function, but are not wired with data communication.
AK-OB 101A Real time clock with battery backup. To be mounted in an AK controller
U Min. 24 V
Max. 230 V
Low and high voltage must not be connected to the same
output group
Solid state outputs Can be used for loads that are cut in and Max. 240 V a.c. , Min. 48 V a.c.
out frequently, e.g. : Max. 0.5 A,
rail heat, fans and AKV valve Leak < 1 mA
Max. 1 AKV
Approvals EU low voltage directive and EMC require- LVD tested according to EN 60730
ments are complied with EMC tested
Immunity according to EN 61000-6-2
Emission according to EN 61000-6-3
Function
There are several controllers in the series. The function is deter-
mined by the programmed software, but outwardly the control-
lers are identical – they all have the same connection possibilities:
11 analog inputs for sensors, pressure transmitters, voltage signals
and contact signals.
8 digital outputs, with 4 Solid state outputs and 4 relay outputs
Supply voltage
24 V a.c. or d.c. to be connected to the controller.
The 24 V must not be retransmitted and used by other control-
lers as it is not galvanically separated from inputs and outputs. In
other words, you must use a transformer for each controller. Class
II is required. The terminals must not be earthed.
The supply voltage to any extension modules is transmitted via
the plug on the right-hand side.
The size of the transformer is determined by the power require-
PIN
ment of the total number of modules.
Operation
The configuration operation of the controller must take place from
the software programme “Service Tool”. The program must be
installed on a PC, and the PC must be connected to the controller
via the network plug on the front of the unit.
Terminal 27: 12 V
Terminal 28: 5V
Terminal
Analog
17, 18, 29, 30:
inputs
(Cable screen)
on 1 - 11
20-23*)
Relay outputs on
16 - 19
Solid state outputs
on 12 - 15
Signal Signal
type
S
S2,
Pt 1000 ohm/0°C S3
S4, Pt 1000
S5
Saux
1: Red
Signal Module Point Signal type /
Terminal Active at
U 1 (AI 1) 1-2
0-5V 2 (AI 2) 3-4
... 0 - 10 V
3 (AI 3) 5-6
4 (AI 4) 7-8
5 (AI 5) 9 - 10
On/Off Ext. 6 (AI 6) 11 - 12
Active at:
Main
switch 7 (AI 7) 13 - 14
Closed
Day/ / 8 (AI 8) 19 - 20
Open
Night 9 (AI 9) 21 - 22
Door
Defrost
1 10 (AI 10) 23 - 24
11 (AI 11) 25 - 26
DO Active at: 12 (DO 1) 31 - 32
AKV
AKV On 13 (DO 2) 33 - 34
Fan /
Alarm 14 (DO 3) 35 - 36
Off
Light 15 (DO 4) 37 - 38
Rail heat
Defrost 16 (DO 5) 39 - 40- 41
Night
blind 17 (DO6) 42 - 43 - 44
Valves 18 (DO7) 45 - 46 - 47
Compres-
sor 19 (DO8) 48 - 49 - 50
Function
The module contains 8 analog inputs for sensors, pressure
transmitters, voltage signals and contact signals.
Supply voltage
The supply voltage to the module comes from the previous mod-
ule in the row.
Light-emitting diodes
Only the two top LED’s are used. They indicate the following:
• Voltage supply to the module
• Communication with the controller is active (red = error)
Terminal 15: 5 V
At the top the
signal input is Terminal 16: 12 V
the left of the
two terminals. Terminal
11, 12, 13, 14:
(Cable screen)
At the bottom
the signal input
is the right of the
two terminals.
Point 5 6 7 8
Signal Signal Type AI5 AI6 AI7 AI8
type
S
S2
Pt 1000 ohm/0°C S3 Pt 1000
S4
S5
Saux
1: Red
U
Signal Module Point Signal type /
Terminal Active at
0-5V
... 0 - 10 V 1 (AI 1) 1-2
2 (AI 2) 3-4
3 (AI 3) 5-6
On/Off Active at: 4 (AI 4) 7-8
Ext.
Main 5 (AI 5) 17 - 18
Closed
switch /
Day/ 6 (AI 6) 19 - 20
Open
Night
Door 7 (AI 7) 21 - 22
Defrost
8 (AI 8) 23 - 24
Function
The module contains 8 inputs for on/off voltage signals.
Signal
AK-XM 102A is for low voltage signals.
AK-XM 102B is for high voltage signals.
Supply voltage
The supply voltage to the module comes from the previous mod-
ule in the row.
Point 5 6 7 8
Type DI5 DI6 DI7 DI8
Signal Active at
DI
Day/ /
Night
Open
Door (voltage off )
Defrost
1 (DI 1) 1-2
2 (DI 2) 3-4
3 (DI 3) 5-6
4 (DI 4) 7-8
5 (DI 5) 9 - 10
6 (DI 6) 11 - 12
7 (DI 7) 13 - 14
8 (DI 8) 15 - 16
Function
The module contains 8 relay outputs.
Supply voltage
The supply voltage to the module comes from the previous mod-
ule in the row.
Light-emitting diodes
There are two rows with LED’s. They indicate the following:
Left row:
• Voltage supply to the controller
• Communication active with the bottom PC board (red = error)
• Status of outputs DO1 to DO8
Right row: (AK-XM 204B only):
• Override of relays
ON = override
OFF = no override
AK-XM 204B
Override of relay
Point 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Type DO1 DO2 DO3 DO4 DO5 DO6 DO7 DO8
Signal Active at
DO Fan
Alarm
On
Light
/
Railheat
Off
Defrost
Night
blind
Valve
Compres-
sor
2 (DO 2) 28 - 30
3 (DO 3) 31 - 33
4 (DO 4) 34 -36
5 (DO 5) 37 - 39
6 (DO 6) 40 - 41 - 42
7 (DO 7) 43 - 44 - 45
8 (DO 8) 46 - 47 - 48
Function
The module contains:
8 analog inputs for sensors, pressure transmitters, voltage signals
and contact signals.
8 relay outputs.
Supply voltage
The supply voltage to the module comes from the previous mod-
ule in the row.
AK-XM 205A AK-XM 205B
Light-emitting diodes
There are two rows with LED’s. They mean:
Left row:
• Voltage supply to the controller
• Communication active with the bottom PC board (red = error)
• Status of outputs DO1 to DO8
Right row: (AK-XM 205B only):
• Override of relays
ON = override
OFF = no override
AK-XM 205B
Override of relay
Terminal 9: 12 V
Terminal 10: 5V
Terminal 21: 12 V
Terminal 22: 5V
Point 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Type DO1 DO2 DO3 DO4 DO5 DO6 DO7 DO8
Signal Signal
type
S
S2,
Pt 1000 ohm/0°C S3 Pt 1000
S4,
S5
Saux
AKS 32R
AKS 2050 3: Brown
On/Off 6 (AI 6) 15 - 16
Active at:
Ext. Main 7 (AI 7) 17 - 18
switch Closed
Day/ / 8 (AI 8) 19 -20
Night Open
Door 9 (DO 1) 25 - 26 - 27
Defrost
10 (DO 2) 28 - 29 - 30
DO Active at: 11 (DO 3) 31 - 30 - 33
Fan
Alarm 12 (DO 4) 34 - 35 - 36
on
Light /
Antisweat 13 (DO 5) 37 - 36 - 39
Off
Defrost
Night 14 (DO6) 40 - 41 - 42
blind
Valve 15 (DO7) 43 - 44 - 45
Compr.
16 (DO8) 46 - 47 - 48
Function
The module is a real time clock module with battery backup.
Connection
The module is provided with plug connection.
Placing
The module is placed on the PC board inside the top part.
Point
No point for a clock module to be defined – just connect it.
Function
Display of important measurements from the controller, e.g.
appliance temperature.
Setting of the individual functions can be performed by using the
display with control buttons.
It is the controller used that determines the measurements and
settings that can occur.
Connection
The extension module is connected to the controller module via EKA 163B EKA 164B
a cable with plug connections. You have to use one cable per
module. The cable is supplied in various lengths.
Placing
The extension module can be placed at a distance of up to 15 m
from the controller module.
Point
No point has to be defined for a display module – you simply
connect it.
Function
24 V supply for controller.
Supply voltage
230 V a.c or 115 V a.c. (from 100 V a.c. to 240 V a.c.)
Placing
On DIN-rail
Effect
Type Output tension Output current Power
AK-PS 075 24 V d.c. 0.75 A 18 VA
AK-PS 150 24 V d.c. 1.5 A 36 VA
(adjustable)
Dimension Connections
Type High Width
AK-PS 075 90 mm 36 mm
AK-PS 150 90 mm 54 mm
Supply to a controller
Point 20 21 22 23
Type ASH Light Def Fan
Relay output:
• Anti Sweat Heater
• Light
• Defrost
• Fan
Functions
Clock function Extra temperature sensors and pressure sensors
Clock function and change-over between summer time and win- If additional measurements have to be carried out beyond the
ter time are contained in the controller. regulation, sensors can be connected to the analog inputs.
The clock is zeroset when there is power failure.
The clock’s setting is maintained if the controller is linked up in a Forced control
network with a gateway, a system manager or a clock module can The software contains a forced control option. If an extension
be mounted in the controller. module with relay outputs is used, the module’s top part can be
with change-over switches – switches that can override the indi-
Start/stop of regulation vidual relays into either OFF or ON position.
Regulation can be started and stopped via the software. External
start/stop can also be connected. Data communication
The controller module has terminals for LON data communication.
Alarm function The requirements to the installation are described in a separate
If the alarm is to be sent to a signal transmitter, a relay output will document. Literature number RC8AC.
have to be used.
Limitations
As the system is very flexible regarding the number of connected ✔ The sum of connections cannot exceed 80.
units you must check whether your selection complies with the
few limitations there are. ✔ The number of extension modules must be limited so that the
The complexity of the controller is determined by the software, total power will not exceed 32 VA (including controller).
the size of the processor, and the size of the memory. It provides
the controller with a certain number of connections from which ✔ No more than 5 pressure transmitters may be connected to one
data can be downloaded, and others where coupling with relays controller module.
can be performed.
✔ No more than 5 pressure transmitters may be connected to one
The controller is not made for use on plate heat exchanger. extension module.
Procedure:
1. Make a sketch of the system in question
2. Check that the controller’s functions cover the required
Follow these 12
application steps
3. Consider the connections to be made
4. Use the planning table. / Note down the number of connections
./ add up
5. Are there enough connections on the controller module? – If
not, can they be obtained by changing an ON/OFF input signal
from voltage signal to contact signal, or will an extension
module be required?
6. Decide which extension modules are to be used
7. Check that the limitations are observed
8. Calculate the total length of modules
9. The modules are linked together
10. The connection sites are established
11. Draw a connection diagram or a key diagram
12. Size of supply voltage/transformer
Thermostat function
Common thermostat function for all sections x
Thermostat function for each section x
On/off thermostat with AKV or solenoid valve x
Modulating thermostat with AKV valve x
Change between two thermostat references (thermostat band) x
Day/night switch x
Displacement of reference via analog input signal x
Thermostat sensor before or after evaporator x
Thermostat sensor both before and after the evaporator (weighted
x
thermostat)
Make a sketch of the system in question. Alarm thermostat (weighted) x
Common functions
Fan control (pulsation) x
Rail heat control (pulsation) x
Compressor control. Relay active when refrigeration is demanded x
Appliance cleaning function x
Appliance shut down x
Door contact function x
Light function x
Night blind X
Forced closing x
Alarm output x
Start / stop of regulation x
Product sensor with alarm function 4
Light function
The light function can be activated by the door switch, the inter-
nal time diagram or a signal via the network.
Defrost sensor S5
On long evaporators it may be necessary to mount two sensors in
order to ensure the correct defrost of the evaporator. The sensors
are for example named S5A-1 and S5A-2.
A bit more about the functions
“Inject ON” override function
Common thermostat
The function closes expansion valves on the evaporator control
The thermostat temperature can be either a weighting of the S3
when all compressors are stopped.
and S4 sensors in section A.
The function can take place via the data communication, or it may
Alternatively, the thermostat temperature can be a minimum
be wired via a relay output.
value, a maximum value or an average value of all S3 or S4 sensors
for the refrigeration sections used.
Adaptive defrost
The function requires signals from S3 and S4 as well as from
Modulating thermostat
condensing pressure Pc. The expansion valve must furthermore
AKV:
be type AKV.
The function can only be used on central plant.
The function cannot be used in combination with pulsation of
The opening degree of the valve is adjusted so that an accurate,
fans.
constant temperature is maintained. .
Solenoid valve:
This function can be used on both central systems and on indirect
refrigeration appliances. The valve's duty cycle is adapted so that If you want to know more about the functions, go to
optimum temperature regulation is achieved on the basis of a chapter 5.
specific time period. The valve's duty cycle is desynchronised so
that an even load is achieved across the entire system
On/off-output
Pressure transmitters Relay outputs
• P0 For registration of the evaporating pressure (control of AKV • Defrost (one each section)
valve). • Rail heat
• Pc For registration of the condensing pressure. Can be used in • Fan motor
connection with adaptive defrost, or the signal can be received • Light
via data communication. • Compressor (demand on cooling)
A pressure transmitter type AKS 32R can supply signals to five • Alarm relay
controllers • Solenoid valve (EVR)
• Drain valve, Suction line valve
Voltage signal • Night blind
Ext. Ref. is used if the thermostat reference is to be displaced • Drip tray heat recovery
with a signal from another control.
AKV Solid state outputs
The solid state outputs on the controller module are primarily
used for AKV valves, but may also be used for the functions men-
tioned under ”relay outputs”.
(The output will always be “OFF” when the controller is hit by
power failure).
Example
• Freezing appliance with three sections
• AKV is used for injections (S2 and P0)
• Electric defrost with stop based on temperature (S5)
• Two thermostat sensors per section (S3 and S4)
• Control of fans and rail heat
• External start/stop (Main switch)
• Switch signal for appliance cleaning
• 3 display for monitoring of appliance temperature
Limitations
Note down the connections you will require and add them up
Example
Example
Example
Example
Analog inputs
Temperature sensors, S3, S4 6
Defrost sensors, S5 3
Product temperature sensor
Gas temperature sensor S2 3
Pressure transmitter P0 1
P = Max. 5 / module
Pressure transmitter Pc
Displacement of reference with analog signal
On/off outputs
AKV valves 3
The example:
Solenoid valves (when TEV valves is used))
Fans 1
Defrost (electric or hot gas valves) 3
Drain valve, suction line valve
Antisweat heat 1
Light
Night blind
Drip tray heat
Compressor
Alarm
6 The missing connections to be updated from one or more extension modules: Sum of power
AK-XM 101A (8 analog inputs) +1 ___ pcs. á 2 VA = __
AK-XM 102A (8 digital low voltage inputs) ___ pcs. á 2 VA = __
AK-XM 102B (8 digital high voltage outputs) ___ pcs. á 2 VA = __
AK-XM 204A / B (8 relay outputs) ___ pcs. á 5 VA = __
AK-XM 205A / B (8 analog inputs + 8 relay outputs) ___ pcs. á 5 VA = __
Case Power module (4 relay outputs. 12/24 A) ___ pcs. á 3 VA = __
1 pcs. á 8 VA = 8
Sum =
Sum = max. 32 VA
or in an other way:
9
Linking of modules
Start with the controller module and then mount the selected
extension modules. The sequence is of no importance.
However, you must not change the sequence, i.e. rearrange the
modules, after you have made the setup where the controller
is told which connections are found on which modules and on
which terminals.
When the regulation has started the controller will all the time
check whether there is connection to the connected modules. This
status can be followed by the light-emitting diode.
When the two catches for the DIN rail mounting are in open posi-
tion the module can be pushed into place on the DIN rail – no
matter where in the row the module is found.
Removal is likewise carried out with the two catches in the open
position.
Example continued:
Example continued:
Case cleaning
Start/stop
3 x EKA 163B
S2B
S5B
S5A
S3A
S2A
S3C
S4B
S4A
S4C
S2C
S5C
S3B
P0
1 3 5 7 8 10 1 3
2 4 6 9 11 2 4
1 2
12 14 16 18
13 15 17 19
AKV A
AKV C
Def.. C
Rail heat
Def. A
AKV B
Def.. B
Fans
Example continued:
Controller module 8 VA
+ 1 extension module in 100-series 2 VA
------
Transformer size (least) 10 VA
Controller 11 4 4 - - - -
Extension modules
AK-XM 101A 8 080Z0007 x
AK-XM 102A 8 080Z0008
AK-XM 102B 8 080Z0013
AK-XM 204A 8 080Z0011
AK-XM 204B 8 x 080Z0018
AK-XM 205A 8 8 080Z0010
AK-XM 205B 8 8 x 080Z0017
Operation
AK-ST 500 Software for operation of AK controllers AK-operation 080Z0161 x
- Cable between PC and AK controller AK - Com port 080Z0262 x
Cable between zero modem cable and AK controller /
- AK - RS 232 080Z0261
Cable between PDA cable and AK controller
Cable between PC and AK controller AK - USB 080Z0264
Accessories External display that can be connected to the controller module. For showing, say, the appliance temperature
EKA 163B Display 084B8574 xxx
EKA 164B Display with operation buttons 084B8575
Length = 6.5 ft 084B7298 xxx
- Cable between display and controller
Length = 19.5 ft 084B7299
Accessories Real time clock for use in controllers that require a clock function, but are not wired with data communication.
AK-OB 101A Real time clock with battery backup. To be mounted in an AK controller 080Z0252
1. Move the protective cap In our example one extension module is to be fitted to the basic
module. The sequence is thus:
When the two snap catches for the DIN rail mounting are in the open
position, the module can be pushed into place on the DIN rail – regard-
less of where the module is on the row.
Disassembly is thus done with the two snap catches in the open posi-
tion.
Wiring
Decide during planning which function is to be connected and
where this will be.
Signal type /
Signal Module Point Terminal Active at
Air temperature - S3A 1 (AI 1) 1-2 Pt 1000
Air temperature- S3B 2 (AI 2) 3-4 Pt 1000
Air temperature- S3C 3 (AI 3) 5-6 Pt 1000
Air temperature - S4A 4 (AI 4) 7-8 Pt 1000
Air temperature - S4B 5 (AI 5) 9 - 10 Pt 1000
Air temperature - S4C 6 (AI 6) 11 - 12 Pt 1000
Defrost sensor - S5A 7 (AI 7) 13 - 14 Pt 1000
Defrost sensor - S5B 8 (AI 8) 19 - 20 Pt 1000
Defrost sensor - S5C 9 (AI 9) 21 - 22 Pt 1000
Gas temperature - S2A 10 (AI 10) 23 - 24 Pt 1000
Evaporator pressure - P0 1 11 (AI 11) 25 - 26 AKS32R-12
AKV A 12 (DO 1) 31 - 32 -
AKV B 13 (DO 2) 33 - 34 -
AKV C 14 (DO 3) 35 - 36 -
The function of the switch functions can be seen in the last column.
Fans 15 (DO 4) 37 - 38 ON
Defrost A 16 (DO 5) 39-40-41 ON
Defrost B 17 (DO6) 42-43-44 ON
Defrost C 18 (DO7) 45-46-47 ON
Rail heat 19 (DO8) 48-49-50 ON
24 -
25 -
Signal type /
Signal Module Point Terminal Active at
Gas temperature - S2B 1 (AI 1) 1-2 Pt 1000
Gas temperature - S2C 2 (AI 2) 3-4 Pt 1000
External Start/stop 3 (AI 3) 5-6 Closed
Case cleaning (pulse pressure) 4 (AI 4) 7-8 Closed
2 5 (AI 5) 17 - 18
6 (AI 6) 19 - 20
7 (AI 7) 21 - 22
8 (AI 8) 23 - 24
Case cleanng
TP 78
Freezing appliance
• Refrigerant R134a
• 3 evaporators
• Electric defrost on each section
• Fans
• Rail heat
• 3 displays for monitoring of temperature in the sections
Refrigeration:
• 3 AKV valves
• Superheat measured with P0 and 3 S2-sensors
• S3 is alarm sensor
• S4 is thermostat sensor
• Night setback on 5°F
Defrost:
• The defrost is stopped individually based on temperature (S5)
• Refrigeration starts when both defrosts have been accomplished
Fans:
• Operates during defrost
Cleaning:
• Pulse pressure for start and later stop of cleaning
There is also an internal main switch as a setting. Both must be “ON”
before any adjustment is made.
Other:
• External start/stop used (Main switch)
Connect PC
The controller must be switched on first and the LED “Status” must
flash before the Service Tool programme is started.
The first time the Service Tool is connected to a new version of a control-
ler the start-up of the Service Tool will take longer than usual while
information is retrieved from the controller.
Start Service Tool programme Time can be followed on the bar at the bottom of the display.
In this case the overview is empty. This is because the controller has not
yet been set up.
The red alarm bell at the bottom right tells you that there is an active
alarm in the controller. In our case the alarm is due to the fact that the
time in the controller has not yet been set.
Authorization
When the controller is supplied it has been set with standard authoriza-
tion for different user interfaces. This setting should be changed and
1. Go to Configuration menu adapted to the plant. The changes can be made now or later.
Press the orange setup button with the spanner at the bottom
of the display.
You will use this button again and again whenever you want to get to
this display.
On the left-hand side are all the functions not shown yet. There will be
2. Select Authorization more here the further into the setup we go.
This is where you can select the supervisor for the specific system and a
corresponding access code for this person.
The controller will utilize the same language that is selected in the
service tool but only if the controller contains this language. If the
language is not contained in the controller, the settings and readings
will be shown in English.
To activate the new settings you must carry out a new login to the con-
troller with the new user name and the relevant access code.
You will access the login display by pressing the "Home" at the top left
5. Carry out a new login with the user name and the corner of the display.
new access code
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2. Select Lock/Unlock configuration Main Switch
The controller can only be configured when Used to start and stop regulation.
it is unlocked. When the main switch is set to Off, all outputs
It can only be adjusted when it is locked. are in standby mode and all alarms are
cancelled.
Changes to the input and output settings The main switch must be set to Off before the
are only enabled when the controller is Configuration lock can be Unlocked.
“Locked”
Configuration lock
The values can be changed when it is locked, The controller can only be fully configured
but only for those settings that do not affect when the configuration lock is set to Un-
the configuration. locked.
The settings are only applied when it is set
to Locked again. At this point, the controller
checks the functions set and compares them
with the input and output settings.
Important settings can then no longer be
changed unless the configuration is unlocked
again.
In general
3. Select Configuration lock Many settings are dependent on previous set-
tings. This is shown by the fact that a function
Press the blue field with the text Locked
can only be seen (and thus set) if an earlier
parent function allows access to this subordi-
nate function
4. Select Unlocked
System setup
1. Go to Configuration menu
Main frequency
Set frequency.
Alarm language
Select the language that alarm text should be
displayed in here.
Alarm text can be in a different language to
the operating language.
Clock
When the time is set the PC’s time can be
transferred to the controller.
When the controller is connected to a net-
work, date and time will automatically be set
by the system unit in the network. This also
applies to change-over Daylight saving.
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3. Set plant type
Select pre-configured application
Refrigerant
Here you can select from a range of pre-defined refriger-
ants. If you cannot find the refrigerant you want in the
list, select “User-defined”. You can then set 3 constants
which represent the refrigerant. You can obtain these 3
constants from Danfoss.
Defrost control
Select whether you want the evaporators to regulate
with defrost.
Defrost type
You can select either natural defrost or electrical defrost,
hotgas defrost or warm brine defrost.
Definition of sections 3-
Thermostat temperature
In the case of a common thermostat: Choose which sensors
1. Go to Configuration menu are to be included in temperature regulation: Weighted S3A-
S4A, lowest of all S3s, average of all S3s, highest of all S3s,
lowest of all S4s, average of all S4s or highest of all S4s.
Air temperature S4 (discharge)Day
2. Select Section A Sensor selection for the thermostat during day operation
At 100%, only S4 is used. At a lower value, S3 is also used
in the thermostat function. At 0%, only S3 is used in the
thermostat function.
Air temperature S4 (discharge) Night
As above, but for night operation
Cutout 1
The thermostat’s cutout temperature - Thermostat band 1
Differential 1
Differential on regulation according to Thermostat band 1
Cutout 2
The thermostat’s cutout temperature - Thermostat band 2
Differential 2
Differential on regulation according to Thermostat band 2
Night setback
Displacement of the reference during night operation
Display control
Select whether you want to connect to display type EKA
163B / EKA 164B to indicate the appliance temperature for
3. Set values for thermostat A section A. Settings are: non, weighted S3/S4 or product
temperature sensor.
Display unit
Example: Select whether you want temperatures and pressure dis-
The settings are shown here in the played in SI units (°C) or US units (°F)
display. Display S4 (discharge) %
Sensor selection for the temperature shown on the display
There are several pages, one after
At 100%, only S4 is used. At a lower value, S3 is also used. At
the other.
0%, only S3 is displayed.
The black bar in this field tells you
Display Offset
which of the pages is currently
Any offset for the display readout
displayed.
S4 (discharge) Frost protection
Move between the pages using the
Select whether an alarm is triggered in the case of low S4
+ and - buttons.
temperature
S4 (discharge) Frost limit
Set the alarm level for the S4 sensor.
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Alarm thermostat
Select whether you want to activate the alarm thermostat
Alarm air S4 (discharge) %
Press the +-button to go on to the
Set the weighting of the S4 sensor for the alarm thermostat
next page
High alarm limit 1
Alarm limit for high temperature alarm, thermostat band 1
High alarm limit 2
4. Set values for alarm thermostat Alarm limit for high temperature alarm, thermostat band 2
High delay
Time delay for a high temperature alarm
High delay pulldown
Time delay during pull-down and after defrost
Low alarm limit 1
Alarm limit for a low temperature alarm, thermostat band 1
Low alarm limit 2
Alarm limit for a low temperature alarm, thermostat band 2
Low delay
Time delay for a low temperature alarm
Product sensor
Indicate whether a product sensor is used
High alarm limit 1
Alarm limit for high product temperature, thermostat band 1
High alarm limit 2
Alarm limit for high product temperature, thermostat band 2
High delay
Time delay for a high product temperature alarm
High delay pulldown
Repeat the steps above for each Time delay during pull-down and after defrost
5. Define the other sections section. Low alarm limit 1
Alarm limit for a low product temperature, band 1
In our example, the settings are the Low alarm limit 2
same for all 3 sections. Alarm limit for a low product temperature, band 2
Low delay
Time delay for a low product temperature alarm
1. Go to Configuration menu
Definition of common
functions 3-
Common functions for fans and rail heat (antisweat heat)
1. Go to Configuration menu Fan pulsing at cutout
Select whether you want the fans to pulse during the
thermostat’s cutout period. Pulsing can be restricted to
either: “night operation only” (appliance with night cover)
2. Select Common functions or “both day and night operation” (cold storage room)
Fan ON %
Set how long the fans should be ON during pulsing. Enter
as a percentage of the pulse period.
Fan duty cycle
Set the fan’s operation period for pulsing
Fan stop on S5
Select whether the fans should stop if the S5A tempera-
ture is too high. Used to stop the fans if refrigeration is not
working.
Fan stop temp.
Set the temperature limit for the S5A sensor at which the
fans stop
ASH control
Select whether to use pulsing/rail heat control. Non/Timer
or Dew point.
ASH ON at day
Set how long the rail heat should be ON for during day
operation. Enter as a percentage of the rail heat pulse
3. Set functions in the first display period
ASH at night
Set how long the rail heat should be ON for during night
operation. Enter as a percentage of the rail heat pulse
Example: period.
The settings are shown here in the Dew point max. limit
display. At a dew point above this value, rail heat is 100%.
Dew point min limit
At a dew point below this value, rail heat is controlled
with the next setting "Min ON".
ASH Min ON%
Period in which the dew point is below the min. limit.
ASH cycle time
Rail heat pulse period.
ASH during defrost
Select whether you want the rail heat to be OFF during
defrost.
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Common functions for compressor and case cleaning
Compressor control
Press the +-button to go on to the Select whether you want to use compressor control
next page Min. ON time
Set the minimum runtime for the compressor once it has
4. Set the functions in another started
Min. Restart time
display Set the minimum time between the compressor stopping
and restarting
Runtime total
Example:
Set any runtime for the compressor
The settings are shown here in the
display.
Case cleaning
Select whether you want an case cleaning function
Case cleaning via DI
Select whether to use a digital input to activate the case
cleaning function. Alternatively the case cleaning function
can be activated from the display or using a parameter
setting
Defrost at case cleaning
Select whether to activate the case cleaning function with
a defrost sequence. Used for frost appliances to achieve
fast defrost of the appliance before cleaning.
Appliance shutdown
Select function for light and fans when appliance shut
down
Press the +-button to go on to the
next page
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Common functions for door, light etc.
Door switch mode
Select the function of any door switch. The door
Example: switch can be used in one of the following two
The settings are shown here in the ways:
display. • Alarm only, if the door has been left open for
too long
• Stop refrigeration and fans when the door is
open, along with an alarm if the door has been
left open for too long
Light off delay
Set how long the light should remain on after
the door has been closed (requires a light
control to be set up and controlled via the door
switch)
Restart refrig. delay
Set how long the door may be open before
refrigeration and fans are restarted. Prevents
exposure of the products to too high a tempera-
ture if someone forgets to close the door.
Door alarm delay
If the door has been open for more than the time
delay set here, a door alarm is triggered
Light control
Select whether the light should be controlled by
a door switch, a day/night signal or by a signal
via data communication
Light at Main SW = Off
Choose whether the light is to be switched off
when the main switch is set to off, or if the light
is to follow the standard light control.
Control of Blinds control
Set whether the blinds are to be controlled by
a relay.
Open/close blinds via DI
Set whether the controller is to receive a signal
which activates the blinds. This must be a pulse
signal.
Forced closing via DI
Select whether a digital input is used for the
forced closing of injection
Fan at forced closing
Select whether or not you want the fans to oper-
ate during forced closing.
Alarm relay
Select the alarm relay function.
The alarm relay must be activated by alarm
priorities:
• low to high
• low to medium
• high
The alarm relay can be activated either by all
alarm priorities from low to high or only by high
priority alarms
Ext. main switch
Select whether you want a main switch via a
digital input. When the main switch is set to Off,
all regulation is stopped, all outputs are set to
standby and all alarms are cancelled.
Configuration of inputs
and outputs
1. Go to Configuration menu
The following displays will depend on the earlier definitions. The
displays will show which connections the earlier settings will require.
2. Select I/O configuration The tables are the same as shown earlier.
• Digital outputs
• Digital inputs
• Analog outputs
• Analog inputs
Important!
An AKV function can only be set for module 1
and only for points 12, 13, 14 and 15
Mod- 3 - Outputs
Load Output Point Active at The possible functions are
ule
3. Configuration of Digital outputs the following:
AKV A DO1 1 12 - AKV or solenoid valve
AKV B DO2 1 13 - Defrost (el/hot gas)
AKV C DO3 1 14 - Common defrost
Fan DO4 1 15 ON Suction line valve
Drain valve
Defrost A DO5 1 16 ON Drip tray heat
Defrost B DO6 1 17 ON Night blind
Defrost C DO7 1 18 ON Compressor
Anti sweat heaters DO8 1 19 ON ASH
Light
We set up the controller’s digital outputs by keying in which module Fan
and point on this module each one of these has been connected to. Alarm
We furthermore select for each output whether the load is to be active
when the output is in pos. ON or OFF.
Pressure transmitters:
P0 evaporator pressure
Pc Cond. pressure
Paux 1 - 3
Setting:
• AKS 32, -1 – 6 Bar
• AKS 32R, -1 – 6 Bar
• AKS 32, - 1 – 9 Bar
• AKS 32R, -1 – 9 Bar3
• AKS 32, - 1 – 12 Bar
• AKS 32R, -1 – 12 Bar
• AKS 32, - 1 – 20 Bar
• AKS 32R, -1 – 20 Bar
• AKS 32, - 1 – 34 Bar
• AKS 32R, -1 – 34 Bar
• AKS 32, - 1 – 50 Bar
• AKS 32R, -1 – 50 Bar
• AKS 2050, 1 – 59 Bar
• AKS 2050, -1 – 99 bar
• AKS 2050, -1 – 159 bar
1. Go to Configuration menu
Very many functions have an alarm connected.
Your choice of functions and settings has connected all the relevant
2. Select Alarm priorities alarms that are current. They will be shown with text in the three
pictures.
All alarms that can occur can be set for a given order of priority:
• ”High” is the most important one
• ”Log only” has lowest priority
• ”Disconnected” gives no action
The interdependence between setting and action can be seen in the
table.
Lock configuration
1. Go to Configuration menu
3. Lock Configuration
Check configuration
1. Go to Configuration menu
1. Go to Configuration menu
Before the control is started we check that all inputs and outputs have
2. Select I/O status and manual been connected as expected.
Before the control starts, we check that all the settings are as they should
be.
The overview display will now show one line for each of the general
functions. Behind each icon there is a number of displays with the
different settings. It is all these settings that have to be checked.
2. Select evaporator A
Remember the settings at the bottom of the pages – the ones that can
3. Settings for thermostat only be seen via the ”Scroll bar”.
Remember the settings at the bottom of the pages – the ones that can
only be seen via the ”Scroll bar”.”
9. Go to defrost display
Press the blue overview button at the bottom left of the display
and then press the defrost symbol
13. Press a weekday and set the times for the various defrost
starts.
The end result with two defrosts per 24 hours can be seen here
above.
,
15. The settings for the common functions
Go through the individual functions.
Check alarms
1. Go to the overview
Press the blue overview button at the bottom left of the display.
Press the blue button with the alarm bell at the bottom of the
display.
Press the red cross to remove cancelled alarms from the alarm
list.
In our case an active alarm remains because the control has stopped.
This alarm must be active when control has not started. We are now
ready for the startup of control.
Please note that active plant alarms are automatically cancelled when
the main switch is in pos. OFF.
If active alarms appear when the control is started the reason for these
should be found and remedied.
1. Go to Start/Stop display
2. Start control
The controller will now start the controlling when the external
function switch is also activated to ON.
1. Go to the overview
2. Log display The top line gives access to definition of new logs and to
changes of already established logs.
The next line enables you to see a selection of the defined logs
Here is the survey of all the parameters that are collected in the
log.
If a parameter has to be removed from the log collection, you
must select the parameter and then press Remove.
If a parameter has to be added it is done in accordance with
the earlier display
Manual defrost
1. Go to Configuration menu
If you want to carry out manual defrost, proceed as follows.
2. Select defrost
3. Start defrost
Activate
Application Examples
AK-CC 750 controllers are complete regulating units which The controller has been designed to control one of the following
together with valves and sensors constitute complete evaporator four plant types.
controls for refrigeration appliances and freezing rooms within Through the programming you determine which one.
commercial refrigeration.
Generally speaking they replace all other automatic controls con- Evaporator control of one, two, three or four evaporators
taining, inter alia, day and night thermostats, defrost, fan control,
rail heat control, alarm functions, light control, etc.
The controller is equipped with data communication and is oper-
ated via a PC.
In addition to evaporator control the controller can give signals to
other controllers about the operating condition, e.g. forced clos-
ing of expansion valves, alarm signals and alarm messages.
Thermostat type= ON/OFF The thermostat can control the temperature via:
• a signal from the S3/S4 sensors in section A, or
One common valve for all evaporators + common ON/OFF ther- • min/max or average temperatures in all the sections used (see
mostat the section on sensor selection).
A line up of refrigeration appliances which are to be regulated to
the same temperature is a typical example.
The temperature is controlled according to the ON/OFF principle
in accordance with the thermostat settings in section A.
The current load on the appliance can be read off in the form of
the valve's opening time as a percentage of the set period.
Thermostat sensor
Individual thermostat
When individual thermostat control is used in every section, the
temperature is controlled on the basis of the air temperature sen-
sors S3, S4 or both.
Min. S3 /
Max. S3 /
S3 average
Definition of the thermostat temperature takes place using one
setting, which is based on the S4 value. With a setting of 100%,
only the S4 measurement will be used. With a setting of 0%, only
S3 will be used. With a value between 0 and 100%, both measure-
ments will be used.
Cutout 2
Cutout 1
Melting function
This function will stop the air flow in the evaporator from being re-
duced by frost created by uninterrupted operation for a long time.
It is a good idea to use this function for refrigeration appliances The function is activated if the thermostat temperature has
containing impulse purchases where the products are often remained in the range between 23°F and 50°F for a longer period
exchanged. Via a switch function it is possible to change between than the set melting interval. The refrigeration will then be
two thermostat settings depending on the products contained in stopped during the set melting period. The frost will be melted
the appliance. The change-over between two thermostat bands so that the air flow and hence the evaporator’s capacity will be
is activated via a contact or via a pulse signal of at least three greatly improved.
seconds’ duration – as a rule via a key switch placed on the appli- The settings for melting interval and melting period are common
ance. When the switch is activated the thermostat settings as well to all sections, but the controller will displace the melting time for
as the limits for the alarm thermostat and the product sensor will the different sections so that no synchronisation will take place.
change. If there are several controllers in the same defrost group the time
The changeover between the two thermostat bands can also be between the two meltings should be set differently in the indi-
seen on the display, but only if the shift is set to take place with a vidual controllers. In this way a synchronisation of the thermostats’
pulse signal. cutin times will be avoided.
When a change-over is activated the display will show to which
thermostat band the change goes.
Timer for compressor relay
Displacement of reference for thermostat If a compressor relay has been selected, the relay’s timer function
will have higher priority than the thermostat function.
Time delay
Three time delays are set for alarms:
- For too low temperature
- For too high temperature during normal regulation
- For too high temperature during cooling down
• after activation of internal or external start/stop
• during a defrost
• after a power failure
• after appliance cleaning.
The time delay will apply until the actual air temperature has
dropped below the “upper alarm limit”.
Example
Stop of fans if cooling is missing The current dew point and duty cycle for ASH can be read off as
If the refrigeration in a breakdown situation stops, the temperature status values.
in the cold room may rise quickly as a result of the power supply If the dew point signal cannot be distributed to a controller, the
from large fans. In order to prevent this situation the controller can ASH will revert to day/night control.
stop the fans if the temperature at S5 exceeds a set limit value.
The function can also be used as a sort of MOP function during During defrost the ASH will always be 100% ON.
start-up with a hot evaporator. The fans will not start until the S5 If ASH ON is selected, it will run at 100% during defrost + the time
temperature has been reached below the set limit value. In other after defrost if the thermostat temperature is above the cut-in
words, the evaporator and hence the compressor wll not be so limit (but max. 15 minutes).
heavily loaded during the startup phase.
The function uses the S5 sensor from section A. Compressor control
The function is not active when refrigeration has stopped. The controller has a function that can be used for compressor
control. When the function is selected ON a relay will automati-
cally follow the status of the thermostat functions. The relay is ON
Anti sweat heat control when the thermostat demands refrigeration. If the thermostat
It is possible to pulse-control the power to the ASH in order to save function is selected OFF the compressor output will constantly be
energy. Pulse control can either be controlled according to day/ ON.
night load or dew point. A minimum ON time and a minimum restart time for the relay
belong to the function.
Pulse control according to day and night The relay will be OFF during defrost.
Various ON periods can be set for day and night operation. There is display of:
- operating hours during the past 24 hours
- total number of operating hours
- number of couplings during the past 24 hours
- total number of couplings
Appliance cleaning
This function makes it easy for the shop’s staff to carry out a
cleaning of the appliance according to a standard procedure.
Function
Appliance cleaning is activated via a pulse signal of minimum
A period time is set as well as the percentage part of the period in three seconds’ duration – as a rule via a key switch placed on the
which the ASH is ON. appliance. It can however also be activated via data communica-
tion. Appliance cleaning is carried out via three phases:
Pulse control according to dew point 1 - at the first activation the refrigeration is stopped, but the fans
In order to use this function a system manager of the type AK-SC keep on operating in order to defrost the evaporators. ”Fan” is
255 is required which can measure dew point and distribute the shown on the display.
current dew point to the appliance controllers. For this the ASH ON 2 - at the second activation the fans are also stopped and the
period is controlled from the current dew point. appliance can now be cleaned. ”OFF” is shown on the display.
3 - At the third activation refrigeration is recommenced. The
display will show the actual appliance temperature.
When appliance cleaning is activated a cleaning alarm is trans- It is possible to set whether the light is to be switched on or off
mitted to the normal alarm recipient. A later processing of these when the main controller switch is activated.
alarms will document that the appliance has been cleaned as This is set in the function "Light at main switch=off".
often as planned. The function saves information on when the last If "Light at main switch=off" is set to ON, the normal light function
appliance cleaning was carried out and how long it lasted. will be maintained when the main switch is switched off.
If OFF is selected for this setting, the light will stay off when the
Appliance shutdown main switch is switched off.
This function makes it possible to shut down a refrigeration appli-
ance using data communication or a switch signal. Night blind
When the signal is received, refrigeration stops. Fans and lights will Motorised night blind can be controlled automatically from the
do the following depending on the setup: controller. The night blinds will follow the status of the light
• Fans continue. The light will follow the standard setup. function. When the light is switched on, the night blinds opens
• Fans stop immediately. The light immediately switches off. and when the light is switched off, the night blinds close again.
• Fans stop when the delay time expires. The light will follow the When the night blinds are closed, it is possible to open them using
standard light control. a switch signal on the digital input. If this input is activated, the
• Fans stop when the delay time expires. The light switches off night blinds will open and the refrigeration appliance can be filled
when the delay time expires. with new products. If the input is activated again, the blinds close
The shutdown delay time is adjustable and applies to both fans again.
and lights. When the night blind function is used, the thermostat function
Any night curtain output will follow the light function. can control with different weighting between the S3 and S4
sensors. A weighting during day operation and another when the
Door contact blind is closed.
The door contact function can be defined for two different A night blind is open when the appliance cleaning function is
applications: activated.
- Door alarm
The controller monitors the door contact and delivers an alarm
message if the door has been opened for a longer period than Forced closing
the set alarm delay. The AKV valves can be closed with an external signal (the “Inject
- Stop of refrigeration + door alarm ON signal”). The function must be used in connection with the
When the door is opened the refrigeration is stopped, i.e. the compressor’s safety circuit, so that there will be no injection of
injection, and the fan are stopped. If the door remains open liquid into the evaporator when the compressor is stopped by the
for a longer time than the set restart time, refrigeration will be safety controls. (However not at low pressure – LP).
resumed. This will ensure that refrigeration is maintained even If a defrost cycle is in progress, the forced closing status will not be
if the door is left open or the door contact should be defective. re-established until the defrost is completed.
If the door remains open for a longer period than the set alarm The signal can also be received from the DI-input or be received
delay an alarm will also be sounded. via the data communication.
In both applications the alarm function will also contain a local During a forced closing the fans can be defined to be stopped or
reminder which is activated when 75% of the set time has been in operation.
passed. This reminder only appears on the connected display and
the intention of it is that the door must be closed before the alarm
for open door is released. Alarm relay
If the controller is to give alarm at a relay output, the relay must be
From the controller the following can be read: defined.
- the duration of the last open period A setting determines when the relay is activated:
- the total open period during the past 24 hour - Only for alarms with “high” priority
- number of openings during the past 24 hours - For alarms with “low” and “medium” priority
- For alarms with “low”, “medium” and “high” priority.
Defrost has higher priority than the door function. That is to say,
refrigeration and fans will not be started until defrost is complete.
Start/stop of regulation (main switch)
The door contact function can also activate the light function so A software setting is used for starting and stopping the regulating
that the light is turned on and kept on for a period of time after function.
the door has again been closed. Cf. the section on light function. ON = normal regulating function
OFF = Regulation stopped. All outputs will be set in standby mode.
Light function All alarms are stopped. An alarm can however be transmitted to
The function can be used for controlling the light in a refrigeration the effect that regulation has stopped.
appliance or in a cold room. It can also be used for controlling a The function applies to all sections.
motorised night curtain.
You can also define an external switch for start/stop of the regula-
The light function can be defined in three ways: tion.
- the light is controlled via a signal from a door contact. Together If an external switch is defined regulation will only be carried out
with this function a time delay can be set so that the light is kept when both switches are in position ”ON”.
burning for a period of time after the door has been closed.
- the light is controlled via the day/night function
Principle Refrigerant
Up to four valves can be connected. One for each solid state Before regulation can be commenced, the refrigerant must be
output. defined.
Control can be carried out with electrically operated expansion You can directly select one of the current refrigerants:
valves type AKV. 1 R12 11 R114 21 R407A 31 R422A
Or injection can take place with thermostatic expansion valves 2 R22 12 R142b 22 R407B 32 R413A
(TEV) where the temperature will then be regulated with solenoid 3 R134a 13 Brugerdefineret 23 R410A 33 R422D
valves type EVR or similar. 4 R502 14 R32 24 R170 34 R427A
5 R717 15 R227 25 R290 35 R438A
6 R13 16 R401A 26 R600 36 XP10
7 R13b1 17 R507 27 R600a 37 R407F
8 R23 18 R402A 28 R744 38 R1234ze*
9 R500 19 R404A 29 R1270 39 R1234yf*
10 R503 20 R407C 30 R417A
*) Only 080Z0139
Start/stop of injection
The injection can be stopped separately for each evaporator sec-
tion.
The function contains an adaptive algorithm that independ-
ently adjusts the valve’s opening degree, so that the evaporator
constantly delivers optimum refrigeration at lowest possible
superheat.
The superheat reference will be limited by the settings for min.
and max. superheat.
If the superheat is very low, the valve may be closed very quickly
using the "SH closed" setting.
When the superheat has dropped to 2°F over the "SH closed" limit,
this function will reduce the degree of opening of the valve so
that the valve will with certainty remain closed if the superheat
fall to the "SH closed" value. To ensure that the close function does
not generate the general superheat regulation, the "SH closed"
setting must be at least 2°F lower than "SH min".
There is a common defrost start for all evaporator sections. Defrost valve is kept open during defrost so that the warm brine can run
stop can be common or individual when based on temperature. through the "evaporator".
Refrigeration will not be re-started until defrost has been accom-
plished in all sections. Hot gas defrost
Coordinated defrost
If there are several controllers that are to perform defrost at the
same time they can be grouped from the system unit. The system
unit will start the defrosts, and when the defrost of the individual
controllers is later finished they will go into ”stand-by” position
until all the defrosts have been terminated. Refrigeration is then During hot gas defrost, the controller regulates valves in the liquid
resumed. line, hot gas valves, a suction line valve and a drain valve.
Drip tray heating element
It is possible to control a heating element in the drip tray for hot
gas defrost. When defrost is commenced, the heating element is Defrost start
activated. The heating element remains activated until a set time Defrost can be started in several ways. Once started it will continue
after defrost has ended by time or temperature. until a ”defrost stop” signal is received.
- Manual defrost
Defrost type Manual defrost can be enabled via a setting in the controller or
via the bottom button on the display.
Electric defrost After activation the setting moves back to position OFF when the
defrost has been completed.
- Adaptive defrost
This function can cancel planned defrosts which are not neces-
Warm brine defrost can be used on indirect refrigeration systems sary, and on its own initiative it can start a defrost if the evapora-
with solenoid valves. During warm brine defrost, the solenoid tor is about to be blocked by rime and ice.
(The "Adaptive defrost" function is described at the end of the
section.)
Emptying of evaporator (state 1) When there is an error in a defrost sensor, an alarm appears and
Before the defrost heating elements are started it is possible to the defrost stop will then be based on time in the relevant sec-
carry out emptying of the evaporator. During a set time delay, the tion. Defrost stop for the remaining sections will still be based on
valve in the liquid line remains closed, the fans run and the evapo- temperature.
rator is drained of refrigerant.
• Common stop using temperature and with time as security
Defrost (state 3) In the case of electric and hot gas defrost, only one output is
• Electric defrost used for all evaporators, i.e. one output for heating element /
The electric heating elements are activated here. common hot gas valve.
• Natural defrost
Here, the fans run in order to defrost the evaporator using air
circulation alone.
• Hot gas defrost
Here, the drain valve and suction line valve are closed. The hot
gas valve opens in order to feed hot gas through the evaporator.
• Warm brine defrost
Here, the solenoid valve is held open so that warm brine can be
fed through the evaporator.
Defrost stop
There are four kinds of defrost stop to choose from.
• Individual stop using temperature and with time as security Example of hot gas usage with common hot gas valve for all
In the case of electric and hot gas defrost, one output per evapo- evaporators
rator is used here, i.e. an individual heating element / hot gas
valve per evaporator. The temperatures of each evaporator are measured using a sen-
sor. Once all the evaporator temperatures are equal to or greater
than the set temperature for defrost stop, defrosting is stopped in
all sections and the defrost sequence continues.
Example of hot gas usage with individual stop per evaporator • Stop based DI signal
- Stop via a common DI signal
The temperatures of each evaporator are measured using a sen- - Stop via an individual DI for each section.
sor. When this temperature is then equal to or greater than the
set temperature for defrost stop, defrost stops in the section in • Manual stop
question. The defrost sequence continues only when all sections Defrost in progress can be stopped manually by enabling the
have completed defrost. "Stop defrosting" function."
When there is electric defrost, S5 is normally selected as defrost
sensor, but S3, S4 or S2 may also be selected (S3 is an air sensor If a signal on forced closing during a defrost is received, the forced
placed in the evaporator inlet, and S4 is an air sensor placed in closing status will not appear until the defrost has been finished.
the evaporator outlet).
Coordinated defrost (state 4)
Via a system unit it is possible to perform a group defrost with
other appliance controllers. The system unit will in that case start
a defrost with a start signal via the data communication. When the
• Sensor error
The controller cannot carry out a tuning calculation for use in
the adaptive defrosting.
After this alarm, the function will not cancel defrosts.
This alarm is removed at the start of the next defrost, at which
point cancellation of defrosts will be permitted again.
Sensor correction
Alarm priorities The input signal from all connected sensors can be corrected.
The different alarms that can be generated by the controller can
be given a priority. Anti sweat heaters
“priority” will activate the alarm relay if it has been so defined. The The anti sweat heater control can be overridden.
alarms are entered in the alarm log and also transmitted to the
data communication if connected.
The “Log only” priority will as mentioned only be entered in the Display signal
alarm log.
Setting Log Selection Alarm relay Net AKM-
Low - work dest.
Non High Low-Middle
High
High X X X X 1
Medium X X X X 2
Low X X X X 3
Log Only X 4
The air temperatures measured at the evaporator can be read from
Disabled
a display. This display must be of display type EKA 163B or EKA
164B. The display is normally mounted on the appliance so that
Sensor correction the customer can see the air temperature. Up to four displays per
The input signal from all connected sensors can be corrected. A controller can be fitted.
correction will only be necessary if the sensor cable is long and has Connection is effected by means of wires with plug connectors.
a small cross-sectional area. All displays and functions will reflect The display can be placed on an appliance front, for example.
the corrected value. When a display with operating buttons is selected, the unit can be
operated with ease by means of a menu system as well as display-
Clock function ing temperatures and operating situations.
The controller contains a clock function, that can be used together
with schedules for defrost and day/night operation.
In case of power failure the clock must be reset. Display signal
If the controller is linked up to a System Manager via the data com- Temperature display can be selected for a product sensor, or
munication, the System Manager will reset the clock. alternatively a weighted condition between air sensors S3 and S4.
Setting is expressed as a percentage of the S4 signal.
Signals via data communication The display is independent of the thermostat function.
The controller contains a number of functions that can be acti- An Offset can be set for the display.
vated/overridden by the network’s system unit: Values are displayed by means of three digits, and one setting
allows you to decide whether the temperature is to be displayed
Night operation in °C or °F.
The day/night operation of the individual controllers can be con-
trolled from a central weekly schedule in the system unit. LEDs on the front
The LEDs will come on when the associated relay is activated:
Interruption of injection 2nd LED = refrigeration
The system unit can ensure that all appliance and room controllers 3rd LED = defrost
force-close their AKV valves if all compressors in the belonging 4th LED = ventilator operational
central plant stop due to operation breakdowns and are prevented The LEDs will flash when an alarm has been triggered.
from starting again. In this situation, you can call up the error code on the display by
briefly pressing the top button.
Light control
In appliance controllers the light can be controlled via a central The buttons
weekly schedule in the system unit. When you want to change a setting, the top and bottom buttons
will give a higher or a lower value depending on which button
Coordinated defrost you press. Before you can change the value, you must access the
Several appliance controllers can be grouped in the system unit menu. This is done by holding down the top button for a couple
so that they will start a defrost at the same time and subsequently of seconds; this takes you into the list of parameter codes. Find the
start up after defrost at the same time. parameter code you want to change, then press the centre but-
ton to display the parameter value. When you have changed this
Adaptive defrosting value, save the new value by pressing the centre button again
By using the "Adaptive Defrosting" function the controller must re-
ceive a condensing pressure signal Pc. This signal must be received Examples:
from the System Manager. Setting a menu
1. Press the top button to display a parameter
Optimization of suction pressure 2. Press the top or bottom button and find the parameter you
The appliance/room controllers can supply the necessary informa- want to set
tion to the system unit so that it can optimise the suction pressure 3. Press the centre button to display the value
based on the appliance with the heaviest load. 4. Press the top or bottom button and set the new value
5. Press the centre button again to save the value.
The controller offers quite a number of status displays which Input and output status
are invaluable in connection with operational start-up and Status display of all inputs and outputs
optimisation. Manual overriding of all outputs
Thermostat function
Display of S3 air admission Regulating status
Display of S4 air emission The controller goes through some regulating situations. You can
Display of weighted S3/S4 thermostat temperature see the actual situation here.
Min., Max. and Average thermostat temperature / 24 hours When operating with AK-ST the text is written on the screen for
Average thermostat coupling in % / 24 hours the section. When operating from AKM the operating status is a
Running time for cutin period in progress or for the last cutin numerical value.
period The values are, as follows:
0: Refrigeration stopped from Main Switch
Alarm thermostat 1: Start-up phase for the injection function
Display of weighted S3/S4 alarm temperature 2: Adaptive regulation of the superheat
Min., Max. and Average alarm temperature / 24 hours 3: -
Percentage of time where the alarm temperature was outside the 4: Defrost
limits / 24 hours 5: Start-up after defrost
6: Forced closing
Product sensor 7: Injection function failure
Display of the temperature at the product sensor 8: Sensor error and emergency refrigeration
Min., Max and Average of product temperature / 24 hours 9: Modulating thermostat control
Percentage of time where the product temperature was outside 10: Melting function is active
the limits / 24 hours 11: Open door
12: Case cleaning
Injection function 13: Thermostat cutout
AKV opening degree in % 14: Forced refrigeration
Average opening degree / 24 hours 15: Shut down
Evaporating pressure
S2 gas temperature Defrost state
Superheat During and immediately after a defrost the defrost status will be:
Superheat reference 1: Evaporator is emptied
3: Defrost
Defrost 5: Evaporating pressure is lowered
Actual defrost status 6: The liquid injection is delayed
Degree of icing-up of evaporator 7: Fan delay
Duration of on-going or last defrost
Average duration of the last ten defrosts
Duration of cooling-down after defrost Installation considerations
Defrost sensor temperature Accidental damage, poor installation, or site conditions, can give
Number of planned and skipped defrosts rise to malfunctions of the control system, and ultimately lead to a
plant breakdown.
Compressor
Operating time last 24 hours Every possible safeguard is incorporated into our products to
Total operating time prevent this. However, a wrong installation, for example, could still
Number of couplings last 24 hours present problems. Electronic controls are no substitute for normal,
Total number of couplings good engineering practice.
Door contact Danfoss wil not be responsible for any goods, or plant compo-
Door contact status nents, damaged as a result of the above defects. It is the installer’s
Duration of last opening responsibility to check the installation thoroughly, and to fit the
Number of openings last 24 hours necessary safety devices.
Opening time last 24 hours Particular attention is drawn to the need for a “force closing” signal
to controllers in the event of compressor stoppage, and to the
Rail heat requirement for suction line accumulators.
Dew point
Actual duty cycle The controller is not built for use on plate heat exchangers.
Sensor errors
Pe sensor error Low Po sensor error Pressure transmitter signal for evaporating pressure faulty
S2A sensor error High S2A sensor error (B,C,D) S2A temp. sensor signal faulty
S3A sensor error High S3A sensor error (B,C,D) S3A temp. sensor signal faulty
S4A sensor error High S4A sensor error (B,C,D) S4A temp. sensor signal faulty
S5-1A sensor error High S5-1A sensor error (B,C,D) S5-1A temp. sensor signal faulty
S5-2A sensor error High S5-2A sensor error (B,C,D) S5-2A temp. sensor signal faulty
Prod. sensor error A High Product temp. A sensor error Product temp. sensor signal faulty
(B,C,D)
Same for B,C,D
Pc sensor error High Pc sensor error Pressure transmitter signal for condensing pressure faulty
Various alarms
Standby mode Medium Control stopped, The control has been stopped via the setting ”Main switch” = ON or via the external Main switch
MainSwitch=OFF input
Refrigerant changed Low Refrigerant changed The refrigerant setting has been changed
Case cleaning High Case cleaning initiated A case cleaning has been initiated
Door open pre alarm Low Door open pre alarm The door has been open for longer time than 75% of the set alarm delay
Door open alarm Medium Door open alarm The door has been open for longer time than set alarm delay
Injection problem A, Medium Injection problem (A,B,C,D) The AKV valve can not control the superheat of the evaporator
B, C, D
Max def period A,B,C,D Low Max defrost time exceeded The last defrost cycle has terminated on time instead of temperature
(A,B,C,D)
Max fan del exceeded Low Max fan del ay time exceeded The fans have been started on time instead of temperature after a defrost
A,B,C,D (A,B,C,D)
Max hold time A,B,C,D Low Max defrost hold time After a defrost cycle the evaporator has restarted cooling as it did not get a release signal via the
(A,B,C,D) defrost co-ordination setup in the network manager (AKA gateway)
Air flow alarm A,B,C,D Low AD - Case X - Air flow reduced The air flow at the evaporator is greatly reduced – either as a consequence of severe ice formation, a
fan fault or other obstruction.
AD – Case A not de- Low AD - Case X not defrosted The air flow is continuously reduced after defrost has been carried out
frosted (B,C,D)
AD – Fault case A,B,C,D Low AD - Sensor error A,B,C,D Tuning problem in adaptive defrost
AD – Flash gas evapora. Low AD – Flash gas detect A,B,C,D Flash gas has been detected at the valve for a relatively long time
A,B,C,D
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