Capacity Controller

AK-PC 551

Manual
Introduction

Application
The controller is used for capacity regulation of compressors
and condensers in small refrigeration applications. A maximum of
8 compressors and one condenser can be regulated. For example:
• One suction group + one condenser group
• Two suction groups + one shared condenser (max. 4 + 4 steps)
• One compressor group, max. 8 steps
• One condenser group, max. 8 steps

Advantages
• Energy savings via:
- Optimisation of suction pressure
- Night time increase
- Floating condensing pressure
- Load limitation

Input and output

There are a limited number of available inputs and outputs.
For each signal type, though, the following can be connected:
• Analogue inputs, max. 8 pcs.
Signal from pressure transmitters, temperature sensors,
voltage signal, etc.
• Digital inputs, max. 8 pcs.
Signal from automatic safety control, day/night signal, etc.
• Relay outputs, max. 6 pcs.
Connection of compressors, condenser fans
• Solid state outputs, max. 2 pcs.
- Control of capacity valve on a Copeland digital scroll
- Control of unloader on a Copeland stream compressor.
- Control of both unloaders on a Bitzer CRII
If the outputs are not used for these functions, they can be used
as ordinary relay outputs
• Analogue outputs, max. 2 pcs.
Speed control of compressors or condenser fans.

Operation
The daily operation can be set up directly on the controller or
via an external display device.
During set-up, the display images will be adjusted so that only
the relevant images are opened for additional setting and
end-user operation.
The operation is password protected, and three levels of
access can be granted.
The controller contains several languages. Select the preferred
language at start-up.

Data communication
The controller has built-in modbus data communication, and it
can be connected to an AK-SM 800 type system device.

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Suction Group

Compressor types
The following types of compressors can be used for regulation:
• Single-step compressors (one can be speed-regulated)
• Compressor with unloaders
• Scroll compressors (one can be a digital scroll)
• Copeland Stream compressor with one unloader (4 cylinders)
• Bitzer CRII compressor with two unloaders (4-cylinders)

Capacity regulation
The cut-in capacity is controlled by signals from the connected
pressure transmitter/temperature sensor and the set reference.
Set a neutral zone around the reference .
In the neutral zone, the regulating compressor controls the
capacity so that pressure can be maintained. When it can no
longer maintain the pressure within the neutral zone, the control-
ler will cut out or cut in the next compressor in the sequence.
When further capacity is either cut out or cut in, the capacity
from the regulating compressor will be modified accordingly
to maintain the pressure within the neutral zone (only where
the compressor has variable capacity).
– When the pressure is higher than the “reference + a half neutral
zone”, cut-in of the next compressor (arrow up) is permitted.
– When the pressure is lower than the “reference - a half neutral
zone”, cut-out of a compressor (arrow down) is permitted.
– When the pressure is within the neutral zone, the process
will continue with the currently activated compressors.

Control sensor
Normally, a suction group is controlled based on a signal from
the Po pressure transmitter.
If control on a brine, the S4 sensor must be the control sensor. The
Po pressure transmitter must also be installed, as it is used for frost
protection.

The reference
At set or variable reference can be used for regulation. For Po ref.
example, the variable reference can be used for a night time
Max.
increase or Po optimisation. Enter a set point here so that a
contribution from the Po optimisation or night time increase
is added. This contribution can raise or lower the reference,
as determined by the momentary cooling need.
To limit the reference from values that are too high or too low, set Min.

a max. and min. limit.

Load shedding
When the load shedding function is activated, the maximum
permissible compressor capacity will be limited to the set limit.
In this way, the total electrical load in the store is limited.
The threshold value may not be set lower than the compressor’s
lowest capacity step/”Start speed”.

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Condenser

Fan control
The fans can be controlled incrementally using the controller’s
relays, or they can be speed-controlled via the controller’s
analogue output.
Speed control can be via a frequency VLT-type transformer.
If the fans have EC motors, the 0-10 V signal can be used directly.

During night operation, the noise level of the fans can be kept
down. This is done by limiting the cutin capacity.
For speed control, keep the number of revolutions low.
Omit step cutin for step-by-step activation.

The limitation is bypassed if safety functions Sd max. and

Pc max. start to function.

Control
Regulation is carried out based on a signal from the Pc pressure
transmitter or an S7 media temperature sensor. The signal is com-
pared with the regulation reference.

The regulation reference can originate from one or more of the

following functions:
• Fixed reference
• Variable reference, which follows the outdoor temperature.
When the outdoor temperature drops, the reference will drop
by a corresponding amount.
This variable reference requires the installation of an Sc3
outdoor temperature sensor. The sensor must be positioned Max. ref.
so that it registers the correct outdoor temperature. In other
words, it must be shielded from direct sunlight and located
near the airway of the condenser.
This regulation requires setting a min. and max. reference, Min. ref.
so that the regulation process is kept within the given limits.
• Increase the reference for heat recovery.
Here the reference is raised to a fixed value when a signal is
received on a DI input. The reference value can be higher
Ref. for heat recovery
than the set max. reference.
When the temperature of the heat recovery has been reached
and the DI signal disappears, the reference will drop once again,
though it will do so over the course of a few minutes to prevent
abrupt changes in the reference. Temperature sequence for
heat recovery

Media temperature
If controlling a media temperature, the control sensor
must be set to S7. This temperature sensor must be located
in the desired medium.
The Pc pressure transmitter must also be installed. It is used for
high-pressure monitoring.

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Safety functions

Min./max. suction pressure Po Sensor failure

The suction pressure is recorded continuously. If lack of signal from one of the connected temperature sensors or
If the measured value falls below the set minimum limit, pressure transmitters is registered an alarm will be given.
the compressors will immediately cut out. • In the event of a Po error, regulation will continue with a set
If it exceeds the max. value, an alarm will be generated once capacity in daytime operation (e.g. 50%), and a set capacity in
the time delay has elapsed. night operation (e.g. 25%), but with a minimum of one step.
• In the event of a Pc error, the condenser capacity that
corresponds to how much compressor capacity is connected
will cut in. Compressor regulation will remain normal.
Max. condensing pressure Pc • When there is an error on the Sd sensor the safety monitoring of
If the condensing pressure reaches the upper permissible value, the discharge gas temperature will be discontinued.
the controller will connect all condenser fans to keep the pressure • When there is an error on the Ss sensor the monitoring of the
down. At the same time, a portion of the compressor capacity will superheat on the suction line will be discontinued.
be disconnected. If the pressure remains near the threshold value, • In the event of an error on the outdoor temperature sensor,
even more compressors will be disconnected. Sc3, the permanent setting value will be used as a reference.
All compressors will be disconnected immediately if the threshold • In the event of an error on the S4 sensor, regulation will continue
value is exceeded. with the Po signal, but the reference will be lowered by 5 K.
• In the event of an error on the Saux sensor, the thermostat
output will go to the rest position.

LP switch NB: A faulty sensor must be OK within 10 minutes before a sensor

On/off signal on a DI input alarm is cancelled.
If a signal is received, all compressors will immediately be stopped. A sensor alarm can be reset manually by pushing the "X-
button" for 2 seconds when the alarm is shown in the display
"Active alarms".

HP switch
On/off signal on a DI input
If a signal is received, all compressors will immediately be stopped. General DI alarms
Fan capacity will increase depending on how much the On/off signal on a DI input
Pc measurement exceeds the reference. The regulator contains three general alarm inputs, to which alarm
text and delay times can be connected.
Alarm and text will appear when the delay time has elapsed.

Min./max superheating via Ss measurement

Temperature sensor on an AI input.
If superheating is higher or lower than the set limits, an alarm General thermostat
will be generated once the time delay has elapsed. It is possible to install one general thermostat if there is a relay
output and an analogue input available.

Max. discharge gas temperature Sd

Temperature sensor on an AI input.
A signal can be received from a Pt 1000 Ohm sensor on
the pressure pipe.
• Common Sd for the whole compressor group
If the temperature nears the set max. temperature, the capacity
of the compressor will be reduced
• Compressor Sd
if it is an Sd from a Copeland digital scroll, a Copeland stream or
Bitzer CRII the capacity will be increased so that the compressor
can cool down itself ).

The compressors will be stopped if the temperature nears

the set max. temperature value.

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Display overview

End-user overview
The images in this daily user interface will depend on how the set-up is made. They will illustrate what is regulated.
For example: One or two suction groups, one condenser group, or a combination. See examples below:

1 suction
groupe

1 condenser
group

2 suction groups

2 suction groups
and
1 condenser
group

Each of the four rows above is continued with three additional displays.
The arrow in the top corner of the display shows the way to the next display in the same area
of operation. By clicking the right arrow you can see these three displays:

Active alarms Cleared Alarms Information on the controller

When an alarm is sent

from the controller, you
must advance to this
display to see the
alarm text.

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Set-up overview
There are three ways in which the controller can be set up. Select the one that is easiest for you: either “Wizard”, “Quick settings” or a
review of “all parameters”.

Start screen upon delivery

Operating principles
1. Select position using arrow keys
2. Select using “Enter” 
3. Use the “X” to return

Hold “Enter”  down The default password upon

for 2 seconds to come to delivery is 300. Use the arrow
password entry keys to set the password. End Wizard
by pressing “Enter”  Here you will be led through a series of settings, after
which the controller will be ready for start.
Image 1 of 28 is displayed here.

Quick
Select from the different combinations of compressors
and fans here.
Select a set-up method. End
Also see the overview on pages 18 and 19.
by pressing “Enter” 
3CDA + 2CB + FS
2CDA + 2CB + 3F
3CSA + 2CB + FS Example:
2CSA + 2CB + 3F 3CDA + 2CB + FS =
4CA + 3CB + FS 3 Compressors,
one Digital,
3CA + 2CB + FS
suction group A
2CA + 2CB + 3F +
4CDA + FS 2 Compressors,
3CDA + FS suction group B
3CDA + 3F +
2CDA + 2F one fan,
4CSA + FS Speed controlled
4CA + FS
4CA + 4F
3CSA + FS
3CA + FS
3CA + 3F
None

Main Menu
The first setting is the
Plant type

The following options are available here:

2 Comp + 1 Cond = suction group A + B and condenser
Comp. + Cond. = suction group A and condenser
Condenser = condenser only
When the Plant type has Compressor = suction group A only
been selected, it will al- None
low several settings to be
made.
For example:

Continue to the next

menus.
All settings are explained
on the pages that follow.

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Menu
SW: 1.2x
Start/stop
Main switch Main switch On / Off
Start and stop regulating here.
The configuration settings will require that regulating is stopped.
If you try to enter a configuration setting when regulating has started, the controller will
ask if regulating should be stopped.
When all settings have been made and the main switch is set to “ON”, the controller will
enable the display of the various measurements. Regulation will start. (If an external main
switch has been defined, it must also be “ON” before regulating starts.)
Extern Main swich External main switch
It is possible to connect an external switch which can be used to start and stop regulating.
Both the internal and external main switch must be ON before regulating starts.
An external main switch can be defined in the menu “Plant type” - “Main switch via DI”.
Plant type
Select Plant type Plant settings:
The following must be regulated: Fac: None
• Compressor group
• Condenser group
• One compressor group (A) + One condenser group
• Two compressor groups (A) and (B) + One condenser group
Refrigerant type Refrigerant setting
Before refrigeration is started, the refrigerant must be defined. You may choose between Fac: None
the following refrigerants:
R12, R22, R134a, R502, R717, R13, R13b1, R23, R500, R503, R114, R142b, user defined,
R32, R227, R401A, R507, R402A, R404A, R407C, R407A, R407B, R410A, R170, R290, R600,
R600a, R744, R1270, R417A, R422A, R413A, R422D, R427A, R438A, XP10, R407F.
Warning: Wrong selection of refrigerant may cause damage to the compressor.
Other refrigerants: Here Setting "user defined" is selected and then three factors - fac1, fac2
and fac3 and temperature glide (if necessary).
Unit of setpoints Device for controlling compressor and condenser Temp. / press
Select pressure or saturation temperature. Fac: Saturated
(Can be set during initial set-up and must not be subsequently changed.)
Night signal via DI Night time operation via DI signal DI-demand
Define an external switch here, so that the regulation reference can be raised and lowered
externally. No / Yes
Fac: No
1. Set the function to “Yes”
2. Go to I/O configuration and select an available digital input. Set this input to
“Night condition”
3. Next, define whether the function is to be active when the signal is ON, or when it is OFF.
Main Switch via DI Main switch via DI DI-demand
Define an external main switch here, so that regulation can be started and stopped
externally. No / Yes
Fac: No
1. Set the function to “Yes”
2. Go to I/O configuration and select an available digital input. Set this input to “Main switch”
3. Next, define whether the function is to be active when the signal is ON, or when it is OFF.
Mains frequency Frequency 50 Hz / 60 Hz
Set the net frequency Fac: 50 Hz
Alarm output Alarm relay DO-demand
Define an alarm relay here that will be activated in the event of an alarm.
1. Select the alarm priority that will activate the relay Fac: No relay
• No relay
• Critical alarm
• Severe alarm
• All alarms
2. Go to I/O configuration and select an available digital output. Set this output to “Alarm”
3. Next, define whether the relay will be active (pulled) when the alarm is ON, or when it is
OFF.
Alarm buzzer Alarm sound
Here the sound generator can be defined to emit a sound in the event of an alarm. Fac: No buzzer
Select which alarm priority will activate the sound generator:
• No buzzer
• Critical alarm
• Severe alarm
• All alarms
(In the event of an alarm, the sound generator can be stopped by moving across the
active alarm screen; see page 6)
Suction A
Control status Regulation status

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 Control status Read the status of the control circuit here e.g.:
• No comp. - No compressor capacity available
• Normal ctrl - Normal control
• Alarm Comp. - Cannot start compressor due to alarm condition
• ON timer - Cannot stop compressor due to ON timer restriction
• Start timer - Cannot start compressor due to Start timer restriction
• Normal ctrl - Normal control - no compressor staging
• Inj. On Delay - Waiting for injection on delay to expire
• Cascade
• 1st comp del - First compressor run timer
• Pump down - Last compressor running to pump down limit
• Sensor error - Emergency control due to sensor error
• Load shed - Load shedding function active
• Sd High - Capacity control in High Sd safety prevention mode
• Pc High - Capacity control in High Pc safety prevention mode
• Manual ctrl - Capacity control in manual mode
• Main switch OFF - OFF
Actuel zone You will be able to see how the regulation is in relation to the reference here:
P0 error: No regulation
- Zone: The desired pressure is below the reference value
NZ: The pressure is in place in relation to the reference value
+ Zone: The desired pressure is above the reference value
Control temp. The current value of the regulation sensor can be read here
Reference The total regulation reference can be read here
Running capacity Here the connected capacity can be read as a % of total capacity
Requested capacity Here the preferred connected capacity can be read as a % of total capacity
No. of running comp. The number of compressors in operation can be read here
PoA Pressure The measured pressure for the PoA pressure transmitter can be read here
ToA Saturated temp. The measured PoA pressure converted to temperature can be read here
MC PoA offset The size of a reference displacement on Po required from the system unit
(suction pressure optimisation function) can be read here
Pc Pressure The measured pressure for pressure transmitter Pc can be read here
Tc Saturated temp. The measured Pc pressure converted to temperature can be read here
Day / Night status The status of the day/night function can be read here
Load shed The status of the load shed function, which can receive a signal on one DI input, can be read
here
Injection ON A The status of the injection ON signal sent to the evaporator controllers can be read here
MC Load Shedding The status of the load shed signal received from the system device can be read here
MC Night Setback The status of the night increase signal received from the system device can be read here
Control settings Regulation settings
Control mode Regulation type MAN / OFF / AUTO
The regulation is normally set to “Auto”, but it can be changed to “Off” or “Manual”. Fac: AUTO
When setting to “Manual”, a forced capacity setting can subsequently be entered in %. Min: 0 %
Max: 100%
Setpoint Enter the set point for the regulation (regulation reference = set point + different offsets) here Min: -80°C (-1.0 bar)
An offset can originate from a night increase signal or from an override function on the Max: 30°C (50 bar)
system device. Fac: -15°C (3.5 bar)

Neutral zone Set the neutral zone around the reference here. Also see the illustration on page 3. Min: 0,1 K (0.1 bar)
Max: 20 K (5.0 bar)
Fac: 6 K (0.4 bar)
Night offset If necessary, set the value by which the reference will be raised at night. Min: -25 K (-5.0 bar)
Keep the setting at 0 if regulating with Po optimisation from a system device. Max: 25 K (5.0 bar)
Fac: 0 K (0.0 bar)
Max Reference Set the highest permissible regulation reference here Min: -50°C (-1.0 bar)
Max: 80°C (50.0 bar)
Fac: 80°C (40.0 bar)
Min Reference Set the lowest permissible regulation reference here Min: -80°C (-1.0 bar)
Max: 25°C (40.0 bar)
Fac: -80°C (-1.0 bar)
PI control selection Set how quickly the PI regulation must react here: 1 = slowly, 10 = very quickly. Min: 0 (custom)
(For “Custom” setting 0, the special settings options will open, i.e. Kp, Tn and time settings Max: 10
around the neutral zone. These options are only for trained staff.) Fac: 5

First step runtime At start-up, the cooling system must have time to cool down before PI regulation takes over Min: 0 s
the regulation role and can cut in the next compressor. Max: 300 s
Set the time before the next compressor may be started here. Fac: 120 s

Pump down Pump-down function Yes /No

To avoid too many compressor starts/stops at a low load, it is possible to define a pump- Fac: No
down function for the last compressor. In this case, the compressor will be cut out when the
Min: -80°C (-1.0 bar)
current suction pressure is down at the set “Pump-down limit Po”.
Max: 30°C (50.0 bar)
(The setting must be greater than the safety limit for low suction pressure “PoA Min Limit”.) Facb: -40°C (0.3 bar)

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 Load shed limit Capacity limitation at “low shed signal” Min: 0 %
Set how much compressor capacity can be cut in when a signal is received from either a DI Max: 100%
input or a system device via data communication. Fac: 100%

Emergency cap. day Emergency capacity in the event of a malfunction of the regulation sensor (suction pressure Min: 0 %
sensor) Max: 100%
Set the desired capacity that will apply during daytime operation. Fac: 50%
(If the S4 media temperature sensor becomes damaged/defective, use Po for regulation.)
Emergency cap. night Emergency capacity in the event of a malfunction of the regulation sensor (suction pressure Min: 0 %
sensor) Max: 100%
Set the desired capacity that will apply during night operation. Fac: 25%
(If the S4 media temperature sensor becomes damaged/defective, use Po for regulation.)
Comp. start delay Delay of compressor start after forced closing of expansion valves (at the end of a forced Min: 0 s
close signal) Max: 180 s
The delay will result in the system device receiving a start signal for all the evaporator con- Fac: 30 s
trols involved before the first compressor is started.
Injection OFF delay Delay of the forced closing of expansion valves, if the controller calls for cut in of compres- Min: 0 s
sors, but the compressors are in a locked situation and therefore cannot start. Max: 300 s
Fac: 120 s

Configuration Configuration
Control sensor Select the regulating sensor for the suction circuit: AI-demand
• Pressure transmitter Po
• Media temperature sensor S4 (brine regulation). (Po is used for safety) Po / S4
Fac: Po
Compressor mode Set the type of compressor to be used for regulation: DO-demand /
• Multi all:****) All compressors have unloaders AO-demand
• Multi + Single:****) First compressor has unloaders. The remaining ones are one-step units
Fac:
• Speed+Multi: ***) First compressor is speed-controlled. The remaining ones are with unload-
Single step only
ers.
• Speed+Single: ***) First compressor is speed-controlled. The remaining ones are
one-step units
• CRII4+Multi **) First compressor is CRII4 compressor. The remaining ones are with unloaders
• CRII4+Single **) First compressor is CRII4 compressor. The remaining ones are
one-step units
• Stream 4+Multi: **) First compressor is a stream compressor. The remaining ones are with
unloaders
• Stream 4+Single: **) First compressor is a stream compressor. The remaining ones are
one-step units
• Digital scroll: *) First compressor is a digital scroll. The remaining ones are one-step units
• Single-step only: All are one-step compressors
• None:
No. of compressors Set the number of compressors on the suction circuit DO-demand
This is a total amount.
(If both suction groups are selected, the max. number will be 4 for A and 4 for B.) Min: 1
Max: 8
Fac: 0
Lead comp. size Set the nominal compressor capacity for the first compressor (it is defined under Min: 1 kW
“Compressor mode”) Max: 100 kW
That is, the capacity of either a “Digital scroll”, “Stream”, “Variable speed CRII” or Fac: 1 kW
“First compressor with unloaders”
Comp. size Set the nominal compressor capacity of the other compressors Min: 1 kW
For single-step only: All are of the same size, including the first. Max: 100 kW
For unloader all: All are of the same size, including the first. Fac: 1 kW

PWM period time *, **: For “Scroll” and “Stream” Min: 10 s

Set the period time for the unloader valve (on time + off time) Max: 20 s
Fac: 20 s

CRII Period time **: For CRII Min: 10 s

Set the period time for the unloader valve (on time + off time) Max: 20 s
Fab: 60 s
Comp. 1 min cap. *: For scroll and CRII Min: 10%
Minimum capacity in the time period (without a minimum capacity the compressor Max: 50%
will not be cooled) Fac: 10%

Comp. 1 start cap *: For scroll and CRII Min: 10%

Start capacity: the compressor will only start when the capacity requirement reaches Max: 60%
the value Fac: 30%

Comp. 1 Sd temp. *, **: For “Scroll”, “Stream” and CRII AI-demand

Define whether the controller should monitor the discharge gas temperature Sd from the
compressor (NTC 86K or Pt 1000 Ohm). No / Yes
Fac: No
Comp. 1 Sd max. *, **: For Scroll, Stream, CRII and yes to “Comp.1 Sd temp” Min: 0°C
Set the maximum Sd temperature Max: 195°C
Fac: 125°C

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 VSD Min. speed ***: For speed Min: 10 Hz
Min. speed at which the compressor will cut out Max: 60 Hz
Fac: 30 Hz

VSD Start speed ***: For speed Min: 20 Hz

Minimum speed at which the compressor will start (must be set to a higher value than Max: 60 Hz
“VSD Min. speed”) Fac: 45 Hz

VSD Max speed ***: For speed Min: 40 Hz

Highest permitted speed for compressor Max: 120 Hz
Fac: 60 Hz
No.of unloaders ****: For compressor with unloaders DO-demand
Set how many unloaders there are on the compressor Min: 1
Max: 3
Fac: 1
Comp. safety input Compressor safety circuit DI-demand
Define whether a DI input should be reserved for registration of each compressor safety Yes /No
circuit Fac: Yes

LP switch via DI Low pressure safety circuit DI-demand

Define whether a DI input should be reserved for registration of the signal from an LP switch Yes /No
Fac: No
Load shedding via DI Load limitation DI-demand
Define whether a DI input should be reserved for registration of the signal from Yes /No
a power meter Fac: No

Sd disch. gas temp. Shared discharge temperature AI-demand

Define whether signals from a common Sd sensor on the suction line (Pt 1000) should be Yes /No
received Fac: No

Ss suction superheat Monitoring of superheat AI-demand

Define whether a signal from a common Ss sensor on the suction line should be received Yes /No
Fac: No
Injection ON fct. Stop injection into evaporators DO-demand
If the compressors are prevented from starting, stop injection into the evaporators.
Here define whether the function should be active and how the signal should be No /Network /Relay
communicated.
Fac: No
No: The function is not used
Network: The controller sends a signal to the system unit, which then forwards it to
the evaporator controls
Relay: The function reserves a relay that pulls in if all compressors are stopped.
All evaporator controls must be wired to this signal from the relay.
Compressor timers Compressor timers
Lead comp. Min ON Min. On-time for first compressor Min: 0 min
Set a forced On-time here during which the compressor will remain in operation before it Max: 60 min
can be switched off again. The setting is to prevent incorrect operation. Fac: 0 min
To prevent a compressor breakdown, the setting must be made in accordance with the
requirements of the compressor supplier.
Lead comp. Min OFF Min. Off-time for first compressor Min: 0 min.
Set the forced Off-time during which the compressor must be off before it can be switched Max: 30 min
on again. The setting is to prevent incorrect operation. Fac: 0 min

Lead comp. Restart Min. period of time for re-starting the first compressor. Min: 1 min.
Set the forced Off-time during which the compressor must be off before it can be switched Max: 60 min
on again. The setting is to prevent incorrect operation. Fac: 4 min
To prevent a compressor breakdown, the setting must be made in accordance with the
requirements of the compressor supplier.
Lead comp. Safety Delay time before compressor no. 1 cut out for reasons of safety Min: 1 min.
delay The time begins when a signal is received on the DI input (configure the DI input via Max: 10 min
“Configuration” and “Comp. safety inlet”). Fac: 1 min

Comp. Min ON Min. On-time for remaining compressors Min: 0 min.

Set a forced On-time here during which the compressor will remain in operation before it Max: 60 min
can be switched off again. The setting is to prevent incorrect operation. Fac: 0 min

Comp. Min OFF Min. Off-time for remaining compressors Min: 0 min.
Set the forced Off-time during which the compressor must be off before it can be switched Max: 30 min
on again. The setting is to prevent incorrect operation. Fac: 0 min

Comp. Restart Min. period of time for restarting remaining compressors Min: 1 min.
Set the forced Off-time during which the compressor must be off before it can be Max: 60 min
switched on again. The setting is to prevent incorrect operation. Fac: 4 min

Comp. Safety delay Delay time before compressors cut out for reasons of safety Min: 1 min.
The time begins when a signal is received on the DI input (configure the DI input via Max: 10 min
“Configuration” and “Comp. safety inlet”). Fac: 0 min

Compressor status Compressor status

Comp. 1 Sd gas Read the Sd temperature of the compressor here.

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 Comp. 1 status Read the operating status for compressor 1 here. The following information may appear:
Alarm - Alarm situation
Main Sw. off - Compressor is stopped
Manual ctrl. - Compressor is cut out on safety input (DI safety input)
High Sd temp. - Stopped due to high Sd temperature
Ready - Compressor is ready to start
OFF timer - Compressor is waiting for Min OFF timer to expire
Min. ON timer - Compressor is waiting for Min ON timer to expire
Running - Compressor is running
Disabled - Compressor has been taken out of operation (compressor service)
Comp. 2.... The same function for the remaining compressors
Compressor capacity Compressor capacity
Comp. 1 cap Read the connected capacity of the compressor (0-100%) here
Comp. 2...... The same function for the remaining compressors
Compressor runhours Compressor run hours
Reset runtime/cycles Reset all of the hour counters and start counters for the subsequent compressors here.
Comp.1 Runtime L Read the total operating time of the compressor (in hours) here
Comp.2..... The same function for the remaining compressors
Compressor cycles Compressor cycles
Comp.1 Cycle total Read the number of times the compressor has been started here
Comp.2..... The same function for the remaining compressors
Compressor service Compressor service
Comp.1 out of service The compressor can be taken out of operation, so that the controller regulates without this Yes /No
compressor. Fac: No
No = Normal regulation
Yes = Regulating is carried out without this compressor, and no alarms are generated by it.
Comp.2..... The same function for the remaining compressors
Suction B
Suction group B. Please see descriptions under suction group A
(Bitzer CRII can not be used in suction group B.)
Condenser
Control status Regulation status
Control status Here you can read the status of the condenser circuit, e.g.:
• Main Sw. off - Main switch = OFF
• Ready - Capacity control is ready
• Running - Capacity control is in normal run mode
• Capacity control is stopped because all compressors are stopped
• Manual ctrl - Capacity control is set in manual control mode
• High Pc/Sd - Capacity forced to 100% due to High Pc/High Sd prevention functions
• Safety limit - Capacity forced to 100% due to external HP switch/HP safety/Sd safety limit
violation
• Night limit - Capacity control limited due to night silencer limitation
Control temp. The current value of the regulation sensor can be read here
Reference The total regulation reference can be read here
Running capacity Here the connected capacity can be read as a % of total capacity
Requested capacity Here the preferred connected capacity can be read as a % of total capacity
No. of running fans The number of fans in operation can be read here
Tc Saturated temp. The measured Pc pressure converted to temperature can be read here
Pc Pressure The measured pressure for pressure transmitter Pc can be read here
S7 Media Here the measured media temperature with sensor S7 can be read (only if S7 has been
selected as the regulation sensor during “Fan configuration”)
Sc3 air on cond. The measured outdoor temperature with sensor Sc3 can be read here
Heat recovery status Here the status of the heat recovery function can be read
HP safety switch The status of the HP safety switch can be read here
Control settings Control settings
Control mode Regulation type MAN / OFF / AUTO
The regulation is normally set to “Auto”, but it can be changed to “Off” or “Manual”. Fac: AUTO
When setting to “Manual”, capacity can then be forced set in %. Min: 0 %
Max: 100%
Setpoint Enter the set point for the condenser regulation here. Min: -25°C (-1.0 bar)
Also set a value if regulating with a fluid reference (set point value used in the event of an Max: 90°C (159 bar)
outside temperature sensor error). Fac: 35°C (15.0 bar)

Sc3 offset Temperature offset for regulation with fluid reference. Min: 0 K
Regulation reference = Sc3 measurement + Sc3 offset Max: 20 K
Fac: 6 K

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 Min. reference Set the lowest permissible regulation reference here Min: -25°C (-1.0 bar)
Max: 100°C (159 bar)
Fac: 10°C (5.0 bar)
Max. reference Set the highest permissible regulation reference here Min: -25°C (-1.0 bar)
Max: 100°C (159 bar)
Fac: 50°C (35.0 bar)
Heat recocery SP Temperature set point for heat recovery function (only when the function is selected during Min: 20°C (-1.0 bar)
configuration) Max: 90°C (159 bar)
Fac: 50°C (30.0 bar)
Heat rec. ramp down Ramp-down of regulation reference after heat recovery Min: 0,1 K
Set how quickly the reference for condenser pressure should be made after heat recovery Max: 100 K
ends. Enter the change in degrees Kelvin per minute. Fac: 1 K

Capacity limit night Capacity limitation at night Min: 0 %

The speed of the fans can be limited here when regulating using speed control. Max: 100%
During step-by-step activation, the start of the step-by-step process is limited. Fac: 100%

Gain factor Kp Amplification factor for PI regulation Min: 1

If the Kp value is lowered, regulation runs more smoothly Max: 30
Fac: 10
Integration time Tn Integration time for PI regulation Min: 30 s
If the Tn value is increased, regulation will run more smoothly Max: 240 s
Fac: 180 s
Fan configuration Configuration of fans
Control sensor Selection of regulation sensor: AI-demand
• Pc pressure transmitter
• S7 media temperature sensor (Pc must be installed for safety monitoring) Pc / S7
Fac: Pc
Reference mode Set the reference for regulation here AI-demand
• Fixed reference; the reference here will be the defined set point
• Variable reference; the reference here will follow the outside temperature, which is meas- Setpoint / Floating
Fac: Setpoint
ured with Sc3.
Capacity ctrl. mode Set the way in which the fans should be controlled here AO-demand
• Variable; the fans are controlled by a 0-10 V signal from an analogue output. If it is defined in
“VSD Start via DO”, a relay will be able to start and stop the frequency converter. Step / Speed
Fac: Step
• Step; on/off control of fans will be via relays
No. of fans Enter the number of fans here. DO-demand
For step-by-step activation, select the number of relays. The relays will cut in/out sequentially,
e.g. 123-321. Min: 0
Max: 8
For speed control, select 1 or higher. No relay is reserved, but the setting makes it possible to
Fac: 0
define the monitoring of fans.
Control type Normally, PI-regulation is used, but this can be changed to a P-regulation if the design of the P / PI
system necessitates this. Fac: PI
• PI Ctrl: Regulation is carried out here with as little deviation between the reference and
measurement as possible.
• P-band ctrl: Capacity is cut in here after proportional regulation.
VSD Start speed Set the start value of the frequency converter here. Min: 0%
The value must be higher than the VSD min. speed value. Max: 40%
Fac: 20%

VSD Min speed Set the minimum speed of the frequency converter here. Min: 0%
If lower capacity is required, this minimum speed should be maintained all the way down to Max: 40%
0% capacity. At 0% capacity, the system stops completely. Fac: 10%

VSD Start via DO Define whether a relay should be connected to the frequency converter start/stop function DO-demand
here:
• No: no relay Yes / No
Fac: No
• Yes: the relay pulls in when the frequency converter needs to be in operation.
Monitor fan safety Define whether safety monitoring of the condenser fans should be performed. DI-demand
• None: no monitoring
• Individual: a DI input is reserved for each fan Common /Indi-
vidual
• Common: a DI input that is common for all condenser fans is reserved .
Fac: None
Heat recovery via DI Define whether a heat recovery cycle should be started with a signal on a DI input here. DI-demand
• No: No function
• Yes: A DI input is reserved. When a signal is registered, the heat recovery function reference Yes / No
Fac: No
will become active.
Fan status Fan status
Fan speed Here a reading of the desired condenser fan capacity is provided in %
Fan 1 status The status of relay 1 (step 1 or relay for frequency transformer) is indicated here
Fan 2..... The status of relay 2, 3, etc. (step 2, 3, etc.) is indicated here
Fan Runhours Fan Run hours
Fan 1 Runtime total The number of hours fan relay 1 has been in the On-position (frequency transformer
has been On) is indicated here
Fan 2..... The same function for the remaining fans

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 Fan cycles Number of fans starting
Fan 1 Cycles total The number of times fan relay 1 has been in the On-position (frequency converter
has been on) is indicated here
The controller checks that the fan has been active within the last 24 hours. If not,
it will be forced to start in 5 minutes, in rotation with the other fans.
Fan 2... The same function for the remaining fans
Safety monitoring
PoA Min limit Safety limits for min. PoA Min: -120°C (-1.0 bar)
If a low value is registered, all compressors will cut out Max: 30°C (159 bar)
Fac: -40°C (0.5 bar)
PoA Max alarm Alarm limit for high PoA Min: -30°C (-1.0 bar)
If a high value is registered, an alarm will be generated Max: 100°C (159 bar)
Fac: 100°C (5.0 bar)
PoA Max delay Delay time for issuing a PoA max. alarm Min: 0 min.
Max: 240 min.
Fac: 5 min.
Superheat Min lim A Alarm limit for insufficient superheating Min: 0 K
(Superheating is measured in the suction line by PoA and SsA.) Max: 20 K
Fac: 0 K
Superheat Max lim A Alarm limit for excess superheating Min: 20 K
Max: 80 K
Fac: 80 K
Superheat delay A Delay time before alarm is generated for insufficient or excess superheating Min: 0 min.
Max: 60 min.
Fac: 5 min.
SdA Max limit Safety limit for max. SdA Min: 0°C
At 10 K under the set value, the compressor capacity will be reduced, and the entire Max: 195°C
condenser capacity will cut in. Fac: 80°C
If the threshold is exceeded, the entire compressor capacity will cut out.
PoB Min limit Same settings for a suction group B
PoB Max alarm
PoB Max delay
Superheat Min lim B
Superheat Max lim B
Superheat delay B
SdB Max limit
Pc max limit Safety limit for max. Pc Min: -1 bar
If Pc exceeds the value set here minus 3 K, the entire condenser capacity will cut in, Max: 159 bar
and compressor capacity will be reduced by 1/3 for every 30 seconds. Fac: 40 bar
If Pc exceeds the threshold value, the entire compressor capacity will immediately cut out,
and an alarm will be generated when the delay time expires.
Tc Max limit Safety limit for max. Tc -
The above setting for Pc max. limit can be read as a temperature here.
Pc Max delay Time delay for Pc max. alarm Min: 0 min.
The alarm will only be generated when the time delay has elapsed. Max: 240 min.
Fac: 0 min.
HP switch via DI Signal from an HP switch DI-demand
Define whether a signal is to be received on a DI input here.
The status of the signal can be read, and an alarm can be linked to it. Yes /No
Fac: No
Once a signal is received, compressor capacity will cut out.
Safety restart time Delayed start-up following safety cut-out Min: 0 min.
If a safety cut-out has occurred due to “Sd max. limit”, “Pc max. limit” or “Po min. limit”, Max: 60 min.
the compressors must be kept stopped for a defined period of time. The amount of Fac: 1 min.
time can be set here.
Sensor alarm reset Reset alarm after sensor error Min: 0 min.
When a sensor error has occurred, an O.K. signal must be registered within a specified Max: 30 min.
number of minutes before the controller resets the alarm. The regulation will be resumed Fac: 10 min.
as soon as the sensor signal is O.K.
General functions
Digital input alarms General on/off alarm
Here you can define up to 3 alarms that are not related to the regulation function. When
a signal is received on the input, the controller will generate an alarm, but only after the
related delay time has elapsed.
The alarm can be defined to be active for an on/off signal.
An alarm text can be entered for the alarm. This text can be seen in the display and can
be sent to a system device.

1. Define the appurtenant alarm text

2. Set the delay time for the alarm
3. Go to I/O configuration and select an available digital input. Set this input to “General
alarm (no.)”
4. In the subsequent menu, define whether the alarm is to be active for an on/off signal.

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 No. of DI alarm fct. 1. Define how many general alarms there should be DI-demand

Min: 0
Max: 3
Fac: 0
DI1 Alarm text The following alarm texts can be selected:
• General alarm
• High pressure alarm
• Low pressure alarm
• High temperature alarm
• Low temperature alarm
• Oil level alarm
• Oil temperature alarm
• Liquid level alarm
• Leak detection alarm
• Inverter fault
Di1 Alarm delay Delay time for the DI1 alarm Min: 0 min.
Max: 360 min.
Fac: 5 min.
DI2....3 The same setting option for a DI2 alarm and a DI3 alarm.
Thermostat General thermostat AI-demand
One general thermostat can be defined.
1. Define the function Yes / No
Fac: No
2. Go to I/O configuration and select an available analogue input. Set this input to
“Saux thermostat”
3. Go to I/O configuration and select an available relay output. Set the output to “thermostat”.
Thermostat cut in Here set the temperature value at which the thermostat will cut in Min: -50°C
Max: 150°C
Fac: 5°C
Thermostat cut out Here set the temperature value at which the thermostat will cut out Min: -50°C
Max: 150°C
Fac: 10°C
Thermostat temp. The current sensor temperature of the thermostat can be read here -
(But only once the sensor input has been defined and the main switch has been set to “On”.)
System
Display Select views on the display -
Language Choose from the following languages:
English, German, French, Danish, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Russian, Polish, Czech, Fac: UK English
Turkish, Hungarian, Croatian, Serbian, Romanian
Engineering units Device SI / Imperial
Select SI or Imperial (when setting the compressor capacity with U.S. values). Fac: SI
Pressure units Pressure unit Bar / PSIG
Select bar or PSIG Fac: bar
Temperature units Temperature unit °C / °F
Select °C or °F. Fac: °C
Time format Time format 12 / 24
Choose 12-hour or 24-hour format. Fac: 24 h
Screen saver time Screen saver time Min: 1 min.
If no buttons have been pushed for a specific period of time, the light in the display will be Max: 60 min.
minimised. Fac: 1 min.
The light level will be restored upon renewed activity.
User logout time Log-off time Min: 1 min.
If buttons have not been pressed within a specified period of time, the screen will return to Max: 60 min.
the overview display. Afterwards, the user will have to log on again. Fac: 2 min.
If the time is changed, the new time will apply the next time the user logs in.
If you log out here without waiting for the time-out period to elapse, go to the overview
display and hold down the “X” button for 3 seconds.
Password Access code
The settings in the controller can be protected with three levels of access codes.
Password level 1 Fac: 100
Level 1: End user settings, such as changing the weekly plan
Password level 2 Level 2: Adjusting installer level Fac: 200
Password level 3 Level 3: Configuration of system settings (configuration menu) Fac: 300
The access code is a number between 001 and 999.
Real time clock Date and time Year, month, date
Used by weekly plan and alarm function. Hours, minutes
Weekly schedule Weekly plan -
Set the opening and closing hours of the store here
The times can be used to change the regulation reference for suction pressure and for lower
fan speeds at night.
Monday open Time of opening, Monday Hours, minutes
Monday close Time of closing, Monday Hours, minutes
Tuesday op..... Times for remaining weekdays -

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Modbus Address Set the address of the controller here if it is connected to a system device via data communi- Min: 0
cation. Max: 199
Fac: 0

Baudrate The controller only communicates with system devices that have this baud rate, e.g. AK-SM Fac: 384
850. The value must not be changed
Serial mode The value must not be changed Fac: 8E1

Reset to factory Return to factory settings

If this function is set to “YES”, all settings will be returned to factory default settings, and the
alarm list will be cleared.
I/O configuration
Here you can select functions for the individual inputs and outputs. To prevent faulty settings, only select functions that
have been set up via the configuration menus for the suction groups and the condenser.
For digital outputs, define whether the function will be active for an activated or deactivated relay.
For digital inputs, define whether the function/alarm will be active for an interrupted or shut-off switch.
For analogue outputs, define whether the output signal should be 0-5 V or 0-10 V
For analogue inputs, define:
Temperature sensors:
Normally, the sensor type is a Pt1000 model, but for digital scroll/stream discharge gas temperature monitoring, an NTC
86K@25°C can also be selected.
Calibration value (+/- 10°C)
Pressure sensors:
Signal type: 0-20mA, 4-20mA, AKS32 (1-5V) or AKS32R (10-90% ratiometric of 5 V supply voltage)
Minimum and maximum pressure range
Calibration value (+/- 5.0 bar)
If you have used “Quick configurations” or “Wizard” to set up the controller, the inputs and outputs will be automatically
set up (for additional information, see the “Quick configuration” or “Wizard” sections)
Limitations:
PWM outputs for digital scroll or stream compressors can only be selected on DO5 or DO6
Pressure transmitters with a current signal of 0-20 mA or 4-20 mA must be placed on analogue inputs AI1-AI4
Please note:
If a function has been connected to an input or output and is subsequently deselected in the configuration, the function
in question will be marked with an exclamation mark (!). In this case, you must either activate the function in the configu-
ration, or deselect the function on the input or output in question.
Digital outputs On/off outputs On
1: When a function that needs to use an output is defined, it will be possible to select Off
2: this function on one of the available relay outputs.
3: Select a relay and continue with the setting. In the last setting you will have the option
4: of selecting the function you wish to connect to the relay.
. If it is a function that requires frequent switching between on/off (e.g. unloader on a scroll
. compressor, a Stream or a Bitzer CRII), use the solid state relay for this connection. There are
8: solid state relays on output numbers 5 and 6.
Digital inputs On/off inputs On
1: When a function is defined that uses an input, it will be possible to select this function Off
2: on one of the available on/off inputs.
3: Select an input and continue on into the setting. In the final setting you will have be able
.. to select which function you wish to connect to the input.
8:
Analog outputs 0-10 V outputs 0-10 V
When a function has been defined that needs to use a variable voltage outlet, it will be pos- 0-5 V
3: sible to select this function on one of the available AO outputs (only AO3 and AO4
4: are available).
Select one of the two outputs and continue on in the setting process. In the last setting you
will have the option of selecting which function you wish to link to the output.
Analog inputs Analogue inputs Pressure signal:
1: When a function is defined that needs to use a temperature sensor or a pressure transmitter, AKS 33
2: it will be possible to select this function on one of the available AI inputs. AKS 32R
AKS 32
3: Select an input and continue on into the setting. In the final setting you will be able to select
2-10 V
4: which function you wish to connect to the input. 0-20 mA
. Saux is a sensor for a general thermostat. 0-10 V
. (A type AKS 2050 pressure transmitter, for high pressure, emits a signal as an AKS 32R.) 0-5 V
8: Temperature signal:
NTC-86K
Pt 1000 ohm
None
I/O Status
Digital outputs Status of on/off outputs
1: Here you can see if the function is on or off.
.
8:

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 Digital inputs Status of on/off inputs
1: Here you can see the status of the function/alarm.
.
8:
Analogue outputs Status of analogue outputs
3: Here you can see the size of the output signals as a % of max. signal.
4:
Analog inputs Status of analogue inputs
1: Here you can see pressure and temperature values received by the controller.
. The values include calibration
8:
I/O Summary Inputs and outputs used
DO: Max 8, Used:__ Here you can see how many of the different inputs and outputs are available.
DI: Max 8, Used:__ You can also compare this amount with how many have been configured.
AO: Max 2, Used:__ If too many have been defined, an exclamation mark (!) will appear.
AI: Max 8, Used:__
I/O Manual control
Digital outputs Manual control of a relay output Auto / On / Off
Under normal regulation, the function of the relay will be in “Auto”.
In the event of an override, the function will be switched to either “On” or “Off”.
Remember to switch to “Auto” when the override is to be completed.
Analog outputs Manual control of analogue output Auto / Man
During normal regulation, the function of the output will be “Auto”.
In the event of an override, the function must first be changed to “Manual”, 0-100%
after which the output signal can be changed from 0-100%.
Remember to switch to “Auto” when the override is to be completed.
Alarm priorities
General Alarm priorities Critical
Standby mode: The controller will issue an alarm notification if a specific incident occurs. Servere
Sensor error: Each incident is set to indicate the importance of each alarm, but it is possible to modify the Normal
Disable
Refrigerant: importance of each. Choose from between the following priority levels:
Output in MANUAL: Critical: Important alarms that require a high level of attention.
Suction group A Severe: Alarms of intermediate importance
Low pressure: Normal: No important alarms
High pressure: Disable: Alarms set to this priority level will be cancelled.
Compressor safety: Factory setting for the alarm can be seen on page 21.
Suction group B
Low pressure:
High pressure:
Compressor safety:
Condenser
High pressure:
Fan safety:

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Quick configurations This setting will reserve inputs and outputs for the following compressors and fans:
The various connections are shown on the next page.
App. no. Display Suction group A Suction group Condenser
B
Speed Digital 1-step 1-step Step Speed
(Scroll / steam)
17 3CDA + 2CB + FS 1 2 2 x
16 2CDA + 2CB + 3F 1 1 2 3
15 3CSA + 2CB + FS 1 2 2 x
14 2CSA + 2CB + 3F 1 1 2 3
13 4CA + 3CB + FS 4 3 x
12 3CA + 2CB + FS 3 2 x
11 2CA + 2CB + 3F 2 2 3
10 4CDA + FS 1 3 x
9 3CDA + FS 1 2 x
8 3CDA + 3F 1 2 3
7 2CDA + 2F 1 1 2
6 4CSA + FS 1 3 x
5 4CA + FS 4 x
4 4CA + 4F 4 4
3 3CSA + FS 1 2 x
2 3CA + FS 3 x
1 3CA + 3 F 3 3
0 None After making a selection, the setting will return to “None”

After making a selection you must:

1. Set the type of refrigerant
2. Check the types of pressure transmitters
3. Check the min. and max. settings on the pressure transmitters

Factory setting:
Po A/B = AKS 32R, min=-1.0 bar, max.=12 bar
Pc = AKS 32R, min. = -1.0 bar, max. = 34 bar
SdA = NTC 86K
Setup Wizard This wizard will lead you through the necessary settings, i.e. a total of approximately
20 to 35 display screens, depending on what is selected along the way.
The selection will also result in a connection to a given input and output. You yourself
will see this connection in the IO configuration menu. If applicable, see page 20.

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App. no. Display Output Input
On/Off Analog Analog Digital

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DO1 DO2 DO3 DO4 DO5 DO6 DO7 DO8 AO3 AO4 AI1 AI2 AI3 AI4 AI5 AI6 AI7 AI8 DI1 DI2 DI3 DI4 DI5 DI6 DI7 DI8
17 3CDA + 2CB + FS C1A C2A C3A C1B C1A C2B Fan Alarm Fan PoA PoB Pc Sc3 SdA C1A C2A C3A C1B C2B Main Fan
PWM VSD Speed Digi Sw. safe.
16 2CDA + 2CB + 3F C1A C2A C1B C2B C1A Fan1 Fan2 Fan3 PoA PoB Pc Sc3 SdA C1A C2A C1B C2B Main Fan
PWM Digi Sw. safe.
15 3CSA + 2CB + FS C1A C2A C3A C1B C2B Fan Alarm C1A Fan PoA PoB Pc Sc3 C1A C2A C3A C1B C2B Main Fan
VSD Speed Speed Sw. safe.
14 2CSA + 2CB + 3F C1A C2A C1B C2B Fan1 Fan2 Fan3 Alarm C1A PoA PoB Pc Sc3 C1A C2A C1B C2B Main Fan
Speed Sw. safe.
13 4CA + 3CB + FS C1A C2A C3A C4A C1B C2B C3B Alarm Fan PoA PoB Pc Sc3 C1A C2A C3A C4A C1B C2B C3B Fan
Speed safe.
12 3CA + 2CB + FS C1A C2A C3A C1B C2B Fan Alarm Fan PoA PoB Pc Sc3 C1A C2A C3A C1B C2B Main Fan
VSD Speed Sw. safe.
11 2CA + 2CB + 3F C1A C2A C1B C2B Fan1 Fan2 Fan3 Alarm PoA PoB Pc Sc3 C1A C2A C1B CB2 Main Fan
Sw. safe.
10 4CDA + FS C1 C2 C3 C4 C1 Fan Alarm Fan PoA Pc Sc3 SdA C1 C2 C3 C4 Main Fan
PWM VSD Speed Digi Sw. safe.
9 3CDA + FS C1 C2 C3 C1 Fan Alarm Fan PoA Pc Sc3 SdA C1 C2 C3 Main Fan
PWM VSD Speed Digi Sw. safe.
8 3CDA + 3F C1 C2 C3 Fan1 C1 Fan2 Fan3 Alarm PoA Pc Sc3 SdA C1 C2 C3 Main Fan
PWM Digi Sw. safe.
7 2CDA + 2F C1 C2 Fan1 Fan2 C1 Alarm PoA Pc Sc3 SdA C1 C2 Main Fan
PWM Digi Sw. safe.
6 4CSA + FS C1 C2 C3 C4 Fan Alarm C1 Fan PoA Pc Sc3 C1 C2 C3 C4 Main Fan
VSD Speed Speed Sw. safe.

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5 4CA + FS C1 C2 C3 C4 Fan Alarm Fan PoA Pc Sc3 C1 C2 C3 C4 Main Fan
VSD Speed Sw. safe.
4 4CA + 4F C1 C2 C3 C4 Fan1 Fan2 Fan3 Fan4 PoA Pc Sc3 C1 C2 C3 C4 Main Fan
Sw. safe.
3 3CSA + FS C1 C2 C3 Fan Alarm C1 Fan PoA Pc Sc3 C1 C2 C3 Main Fan
VSD Speed Speed Sw. safe.
2 3CA + FS C1 C2 C3 Fan Alarm Fan PoA Pc Sc3 C1 C2 C3 Main Fan
VSD Speed Sw. safe.
1 3CA + 3 F C1 C2 C3 Fan1 Fan2 Fan3 Alarm PoA Pc Sc3 C1 C2 C3 Main Fan
Sw. safe.
0 None
Example of display view:
3CDA + 2CB + FS = 3 compressors, one is digital, suction group A + 2 compressors, suction group B + one fan, are speed-controlled

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Connections when using Setup Wizard
If you have used the Setup Wizard for the configuration, the controller will automatically assign the selected functions
to inputs and outputs in accordance with the following prioritised order:

Digital outputs (DO1-DO8): Digital inputs (DI1-DI8): Analogue outputs (AO3-AO4) Analogue inputs (AI1-AI8)
• Pulse output for control of the • Compressor safety inputs for suc- • Compressor speed control for • PoA and PoB suction pressure is
capacity valves for digital scroll, tion groups A and B, respectively suction groups A and B, respec- located on AI1 and AI2, respec-
stream or Bitzer CRII will be • Fan safety input tively tively
located on solid state outputs • External main switch (start/stop) • Condenser speed control • Pc condensation pressure is
DO5 and DO6 • HP safety switch located on AI3
• Compressor start and unload- • LP safety switch for suction • Sc3 outside temperature is
ers for suction groups A and B, groups A and B, respectively located on AI4
respectively • Night status S4A and S4B media temperature
• Fans • Heat recovery • S7 media temperature, condenser
• Injection ON • Load sheeding • Sd comp. 1 discharge gas tem-
• Alarm • General alarm inputs DI1-DI3 perature for digital scroll/stream
compressor for suction groups A
and B, respectively
• Ss suction gas temperature for
section groups A and B, respec-
tively
• Sd discharge gas temperature
for suction groups A and B,
respectively
The assignment of functions on the respective inputs and outputs can be regulated • Saux for general thermostat
in “IO configuration”. Here is an example of 3 compressors and 3 fans:

In this image you can see how

many outputs and inputs your
settings have provided.

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Alarm list
Alarm text Reason Priority Default
setting value
General alarms
Standby mode (Main sw. OFF) Alarm when control is stopped by internal or external Main Switch (DI input "Main Switch") Standby mode Normal
PoA sensor error Pressure transmitter signal from PoA defective
PoB sensor error Pressure transmitter signal from PoB defective
S4A sensor error Temperature signal from S4A media temp. sensor defective
S4B sensor error Temperature signal from S4B media temp. sensor defective
SsA sensor error Temperature signal from SsA suction gas temp. defective
SsB sensor error Temperature signal from SsB suction gas temp. defective
SdA sensor error Temperature signal from SdA discharge gas temp. Sd defective
SdB sensor error Temperature signal from SdB discharge gas temp. Sd defective Sensor error Normal
Pc sensor error Pressure transmitter signal from Pc defective
S7 sensor error Temperature signal from S7 media sensor on condenser defective
Sc3 sensor error Temperature signal from Sc3 air on condenser defective
Sd Comp. 1A sensor error Temperature signal from "Sd comp. 1A" discharge gas temp. on digital scroll/Stream compressor is
defective
Sd Comp. 1B sensor error Temperature signal from "Sd comp. 1B" discharge gas temp. on digital scroll/Stream compressor is
defective
Saux - sensor error Temperature signal from Saux thermostat sensor is defective
Refrigerant not selected Alarm if no refrigerant has been selected Refrigerant not set Normal
Output in manual mode An output is set in manual mode Output in MAN mode Normal
IO configuration error Not all inputs and output functions have been assigned to hardware Inputs or outputs* (can not be set) Normal
GA1 - "Alarm text" Alarm on general alarm input DI 1 (DI input "Gen. Alarm 1 - alarm text depend upon configured text) General alarm 1 Normal
GA2 - "Alarm text" Alarm on general alarm input DI 2 (DI input "Gen. Alarm 2 - alarm text depend upon configured text) General alarm 2 Normal
GA3 - "Alarm text" Alarm on general alarm input DI 3 (DI input "Gen. Alarm 3 - alarm text depend upon configured text) General alarm 3 Normal
Suction A alarms
PoA Low suction pressure Minimum safety limit for suction pressure PoA has been violated
Low pressure PoA Normal
LP A safety switch cut out Low safety limit for external low pressure switch has been violated (DI input "LP switch A")
PoA High suction pressure High alarm limit for PoA has been exceeded High pressure PoA Critical
SsA High superheat Superheat in suction line A too high (measured by PoA and SsA)
Superheat A Normal
SsA Low superheat Superheat in suction line A too low (measured by PoA and SsA)
SdA High discharge temp. Safety prevention limit for SdA discharge temperature has been exceeded (10K below safety limit) High disch. temp.SdA Critical
Comp. 1A High disch. temp Safety limit for discharge gas temperature of digital scroll/Stream/CRII compressor has been exceeded
Compressor 1-8A safety cut Compressor no. 1-8 A has been cut out on general safety input (DI input "Comp.1-8 A safety") Compressor safety A Normal
out
Suction B alarms
PoB Low suction pressure Minimum safety limit for suction pressure PoB has been violated Low pressure PoB Normal
LP B safety switch cut out Low safety limit for external low pressure switch has been violated (DI input "LP switch B")
PoB High suction pressure High alarm limit for PoB has been exceeded High pressure PoB Critical
SsB High superheat Superheat in suction line B too high (measured by PoB and SsB)
Superheat B Normal
SsB Low superheat Superheat in suction line B too low (measured by PoB and SsB)
SdB High discharge temp. Safety prevention limit for SdB discharge temperature has been exceeded (10K below safety limit) High disch. temp.SdB Critical
Comp. 1B High disch. temp Safety limit for discharge temperature of digital scroll/Stream compressor has been exceeded
Compressor 1-4B safety cut Compressor no. 1-4 B has been cut out on general safety (DI input "Comp.1-4 B safety") Compressor safety B Normal
out
Condenser alarms
Pc High condensing pressure High prevention safety limit for condensing pressure Pc has been violated (3K below safety limit)
High pressure Pc Critical
HP safety switch cutout High safety limit for external high pressure switch has been violated (DI input "HP switch")
Common fan safety cut out A Fan is reported defective via common safety input (DI input "Fan safety")
Fan safety Normal
Fan 1 safety cut out Fan no. 1-8 is reported defective via individual safety input (DI input "Fan 1-8 safety")

* The alarm "IO configuration error" is activated if not all IO functions have been assigned to a hardware Input or output.
Often the reason is that too many functions have been selected via the configuration of the controller.
Go to the menu point "Main menu => IO status => IO summary".
In this screen you can see if you have configured too many functions of a certain type - indicated by an exclamation mark " ! "
Please refer to the screen example, were too many DO functions have been configured.
Solve the problem by adapting the DO functions to the max. No of DO outputs.

Sensor alarms
Sensor alarms shut off automatically when the sensor has been O.K. for 10 minutes.
If you have corrected the sensor error and want to perform a manual, forced removal of the alarm, go to the “Alarm detail display”
Press and hold the “X” key for 2 seconds here.

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Connections
Connection, lower level Connection, upper level

DO DO1 DO2 DO3 DO4 DO5 DO6 DO7 DO8 Σ 1-8 Warning
I Max. 10 A 10 A 6A 6A 0.5 A 0.5 A 6A 6A 32 A The supply voltage of AI may
(3.5) (3.5) (4) (4) min. 50 mA min. 50 mA (4) (4) not share the signal with other
Ioff < 1,5 mA Ioff < 1,5 mA controllers.
U All 24 V or all 230 V a.c.

Supply Voltage. AO - Analogue output, 2 pcs. AO3 - AO4

The supply voltage is either 24 V or 110-230 V. See the label on Must be used when using a frequency converter or EC motors.
the reverse side of the controller. Connect 24 V on N and L. Avoid earth fault current. Use
double-insulated transformer. The secondary side must
÷ = Plugs normally not used not be earthed.
However, if connecting to an external display, a jumper must Obtain 0-10 volts from terminals N and AO3, respectively N and
be inserted between the connections "H" and "R". AO4. PAY ATTENTION TO THE POLARITY of N.

Modbus AI - Analogue inputs, 4 pcs. AI1 - AI4

It is important that the installation of the data communication Pressure transmitters
cable be done correctly. Cf. separate literature No. RC8AC. • Ratiometric: 10-90% of supply, AKS 32R
Remember termination at the bus termination. • Signal: 1-5 V, AKS 32
• Power: 0-20 mA / 4-20 mA, AKS 33 (supply = 12 V)
Temperature sensor
DO - Digital outputs, 8 pcs. DO1 - DO8 • Pt 1000 ohm, AKS 11 or AKS 21.
DO5 and DO6 are solid state relays. • NTC 86K ohm @ 25°C, from digital scroll.
The relays are de-rated to the specified values. Factory settings
If an alarm relay is defined, it will be driven under normal op- AI1=PoA, AI2=PoB, AI3=Pc, AI4=Outdoor temperature SC3.
eration and it will drop in the event of alarms and insufficient
power to the controller. DI - Digital switch inputs, 8 pcs. DI1 - DI8
The connection may be a shut-down or interruption function.
Select what is to be activated during configuration.

AKS 32R 10-90% ratiometric ÷ = Plugs normally not used

AI - Analogue inputs, 4 pcs. AI5 - AI8

AKS 32 1-5 V Pressure transmitters
• Ratiometric: 10-90% of supply, AKS 32R
• Signal: 1-5 V, AKS 32
0-20mA Temperature sensor
AKS 33 4-20mA
• Pt 1000 ohm, AKS 11 or AKS 21.
• NTC 86K ohm @ 25°C, from digital scroll

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 The capacity from the digital scroll compressor

Only DO5 or DO6

The capacity is divided into period times as "PWM period time". 100% capacity is delivered when cooling takes place for the whole pe-
riod. An off time is required by the bypass valve within the period and an on time is also permitted. There is "no cooling" when the valve
is on.
The controller itself calculates the capacity needed and will then vary it according to the cut-in time of the capacity control valve.
A limit is introduced if low capacity is needed so that the cooling does not go below 10%. This is because the compressor can cool itself.
This value can be increased if necessary.

Refrigeration
No refrigeration

Period time
Min. Capacity

Copeland Stream compressor

The pulse signal can also be used to control one stream compressor with one unloader valve *(4 cylinders version).
The compressor capacity is distributed by up to 50% for one relay and the remaining 50-100% for the unloader. The unloader is con-
nected to DO5 or DO6.

Bitzer CRII
The pulse signal can also be used to control one of the CRII with 2 unloaders (4 cylinders version).
Compressor capacity can be controlled from 10 to 100% depending on the pulsation of the unloaders.The unloader is connected to DO5
or DO6..

Unloader 1

Unloader 2
Unloader 2 follows unloader 1
but is offset a ½ period.

Sd monitoring
When regulating with Sd monitoring, one of the three compressor types will increase capacity if the temperature nears the Sd limit. This
will result in better cooling of the unloaded compressor.

Injection off
The electronic expansion valves in the cooling appliances must be closed when all the compressors are prevented from starting.
As a result, the evaporators will not be filled with fluid that can be led to a compressor when the regulation process restarts.
One of the compressor control relays can be used for this function, or the function can be prompted via data communication.

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Data External display
24 V a.c. +/-15% 50/60 Hz, 17 VA
Supply voltage 24 V d.c. (20-60 V), 17 VA
230 a.c. (85-265 V) 50/60 Hz, 20 VA Important!
Pressure meauring:
Ratiometric pressure transmitter type AKS 32R
1-5 volt pressure transmitter type AKS 32
8 analog Input 0-20 (4-20) mA pressure transmitter type AKS 33
Temperature measurement
Pt 1000 ohm/0°C
NTC - 86K from digital scroll / stream
From contact function
E.g. to:
8 digital input Start/stop of regulation
Monitoring of safety circuits
General alarm function
AC-1: 6 A (ohmic)
4 pcs. SPDT (8A)
AC-15: 4 A (inductive)
AC-1: 10 A (ohmic)
Relay output to capa- 2 pcs. SPST (16A)
AC-15: 3.5 (inductive)
city control
2 pcs. Solid State. Imax. = 0.5A
PWM for scroll - Imin. = 50 mA.
unload Leak<1.5 mA
0-10 V d.c. Ri = 1kohm
2 Voltage output
Separate 24 V supply required
Display output For type MMIGRS2
Modbus An external display is only for
Data communication front assembly (IP 20)
for AK-SM 800
Connection only via plug.
-20 - 60°C, During operations
-40 - 70°C, During transport
Environments
20 - 80% Rh, not condensed
No shock influence / vibrations
Density IP 20
Weight 0,4 kg
Mounting DIN-rail
Connection terminals max. 2.5 mm2 multi core
EU Low Voltage Directive and EMC demands re
CE-marking complied with
Approvals LVD tested acc. EN 60730-1 and EN 60730-2-9
EMC-tested acc. EN61000-6-2 and 3
UL approval
Pressure transmitter / temperature sensor
Kindly refer to catalogue RK0YG...

Mounting /Dimensions

For DIN rail mounting only (IP 20)

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Ordering
Type Function Operation Supply voltage Code no.
230 V 080G0281
With buttons and display
24 V 080G0283
AK-PC 551 Capacity controller
230 V 080G0282
With external display and
1.5 m wire for display unit 24 V 080G0288

MMIGRS2 Display unit With buttons and display - 080G0294

Wire for display unit, L = 1.5 m, 1 pcs. 080G0075

Wire for display unit, L = 3 m, 1 pcs. 080G0076

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List of literature

Installation guide for extended operation RC8AC

Here you can see how a data communication connection to ADAP-
KOOL® Refrigeration control systems can be established.

Installation considerations
Accidental damage, poor installation, or site conditions, can give
rise to malfunctions of the control system, and ultimately lead to a
plant breakdown.
Every possible safeguard is incorporated into our products to
prevent this. However, a wrong installation, for example, could still
present problems. Electronic controls are no substitute for normal,
good engineering practice.
Danfoss will not be responsible for any goods, or plant compo-
nents, damaged as a result of the above defects. It is the installer's
responsibility to check the installation thoroughly, and to fit the
necessary safety devices.
Special reference is made to the necessity of signals to the con-
troller when the compressor is stopped and to the need of liquid
receivers before the compressors.
Your local Danfoss agent will be pleased to assist with further
advice, etc.
ADAP-KOOL®

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