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TC-900e Log

TC900ELOGV04-04T-17729
Ver.04
DIGITAL CONTROLLER FOR FREEZING SYSTEMS
WITH DEFROST SCHEDULING AND INTERNAL
DATALOGGER

LOG IP 65
FRONT
TC-900e Log COMPONENT

Have this manual in the palm of

your hand by FG Finder application. Fast Functions Control Luminosity Hourmeter Serial Datalogger Supervisory Protection Protocol
Freezing lockdown functions sensor programming system level Modbus
shutdown E251415

Connection 12 Vac/dc Connection 24 Vac/dc

1. DESCRIPTION
SITRAD SITRAD
Designed to better safeguard frozen products. TC-900e Log is equipped with 3 relays (Comp, A B D2 A B D2

Defrost & Fan), 2 temperature sensors, 2 digital inputs, real-time clock, data logger and light intensity 5 6 7 8 5 6 7 8
sensor. A third temperature sensor can be connected to one of it’s digital input for either defrost 1 2 3 4 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 1 2 3 4 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
management of second evaporator; condenser temperature control or to activate economic set point.

DEFR 2
FANS /

DEFR 2
COMP

FANS /
COMP
DEFR

DEFR
Other salient features include hour-meter to clock the working hours of compressor for preventive

S1
S2

S1

S2
Loads supply Loads supply
maintenance, internal buzzer, IP65 frontal, min-max temperature record, temperature sensor response D1/S3 12 Vac/dc D1/S3 24 Vac/dc
time control, fast freezing mode, tamper-proof function, control functions shutdown and RS485 serial
communication port for Sitrad real-time monitoring and management.
The sensor S1 must be in the ambient.
The TC-900e Log allows you to configure the RS-485 communication port for the MODBUS-RTU The sensor S2 must be placed in the evaporator To the terminal of
protocol. For more information about the implemented commands and the registration table, contact through metallic cramp.
LEGEND: the connecting block
Full Gauge Controls.
Product conforming to UL Inc. (United States and Canada) and NSF (United States). 6. OPERATIONS
6.1 Quick Access Menu Map
2. APPLICATION To access or navigate the quick access menu using the ;(short press) key while the controller is
• Walk-in freezers displaying the temperature. For every touch, the next function in the list is displayed. To confirm, use
• Display freezers the /(short press) key.
• Upright freezers
3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FAST FREEZING (ON/OFF) EXIT FUNCTION
RESET HIGH AND LOW
PRESSURE ALARMS

Power supply TC-900E Log: 115 or 230Vac ±10% (50/60Hz) ; ; ;

TC-900EL Log: 12 or 24Vac/dc +10%
Control temperature -50°C to 105°C / -58°F to 221°F
Operating temperature 0 to 50°C / 32 to 122°F
ECONOMIC SETPOINT (ON/OFF) FUNCTION SELECTION
COMP: 12(8)A / 240Vac 1HP
Load current (outputs) DEFR: 10A / 240Vac 2400W ; ;
FANS: 5(3)A / 240Vac
Maximum consumption of device 1.5 VA
ON/OFF DATA LOGGER
Operating humidity 10 to 85 %RH (without condensation) DEFROST (ON/OFF) (MANUAL MODE)
Dimensions (mm) 76 x 34 x 77 mm (WxHxD)
; ;
Dimensions of the clipping for fixing 71 ± 0,5 x 29 ± 0,5 mm (see item 5)
of the instrument
4. INDICATIONS AND KEYS
FUNCTIONS LOCKDOWN DATE AND TIME SETTING
Defrost indication LED
Functions lockdown indication LED ; ;
Fan indication LED
Control functions shutdown indication LED
Compressor output
indication LED Temperature unit indication LED
CONTROL FUNCTIONS
SHUTDOWN (ON/OFF) DISPLAY HOURMETER

; ;
Quick Access
Menu Key Upper key

PRESET SELECTION ERASE MIN. AND MAX.

VALUES
Set key Lower key
; ;
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MIN. AND MAX.

NORMAL SETPOINT ECONOMIC SETPOINT TEMPERATURE RECORD
5. INSTALLATION - ASSEMBLING AND ELECTRICAL
CONNECTIONS ; ; ;

6.2 Quick access keys map

71 ± 0,5 mm
29 ± 0,5 mm

When the controller is on temperature display, the following keys serve as a shortcut for the following
functions:

Dimension of the clipping

for fixing of the
instrument in panel
/ Hold down for 2 seconds: setpoint adjustment.

/ Hold down for 4 seconds: preset selection.

Short touch: the current day, month, year, day of the week, hour, and
Panel
(Side View) Panel (Front View) /
< minute will be shown in sequence on the display.
ATTENTION Short touch: displays the current process.
FOR INSTALLATIONS WHERE A SEALING IS REQUIRED TO AVOID LIQUID CONTACT, THE CUT FOR THE CONTROLLER MUST BE OF <
70,5X29mm MAXIMUM. THE SIDE LOCKS MUST BE FIXED SO IT PRESSES THE RUBBER SEALING AVOIDING Hold down for 2 seconds: inhibits the audible alarm.
INFILTRATION BETWEEN THE CUT AND THE CONTROLLER.
Hold down for 2 seconds: resets the counter when the hour meter is being
IMPORTANT
< displayed.
THE USE OF APPROPRIATE TOOLS IS ESSENTIAL TO AVOID DAMAGE IN THE CONNECTION AT INSTRUMENT TERMINALS: < Short touch: displays the maximum and minimum measurements recorded.
SCREWDRIVER SLOT 3/32''(2.4mm) FOR ADJUSTMENTS IN THE SIGNAL TERMINALS;
SCREWDRIVER PHILLIPS #1 FOR ADJUSTMENTS IN THE POWER TERMINALS;
< Hold down for 2 seconds: clears history when records are displayed.
Connection 115 Vac Connection 230 Vac
< Hold down for 4 seconds: carries out manual defrost.
SITRAD
A B D2
SITRAD
A B D2
; Short touch: enter the quick access menu.
5 6 7 8 5 6 7 8 ;< Pressed for 5 seconds: turn on/turn off the control functions.
<and< Hold down for 10 seconds: manual datalogger activation.
1 2 3 4 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 1 2 3 4 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
DEFR 2
DEFR 2

COMP
COMP

FANS /
FANS /

DEFR
DEFR

<and Short touch: Go to menu selection.

S1

S1
S2

S2

115 Vac 230 Vac

D1/S3 D1/S3
6.3 Basic Operations 6.3.6 How to determine the end of defrost by temperature
6.3.1 Operating mode a)Reconfigure the functions related to the end of defrost to the maximum value:
This controller is able to operate in two different modes: - Time in refrigeration (interval between defrosts) F08 = 999min.
Basic mode: It has 30 functions, in addition to defrost schedule and datalogger features. - Evaporator temperature to end the defrost F13 = 105°C / 221°F
Advanced mode: It has 90 functions and, in addition to the defrost schedule and datalogger features, - Maximum defrost time F14 = 90min.
has a digital filter, function lock, control function switch off, economic setpoint, fast freezing, audible b)Wait some time until a layer of ice forms on the evaporator.
alarm (buzzer), digital input, and configuration for use of a third sensor. c)Perform a manual defrost (using the key ;browse to [dEFr]and press/ or press the key < for
To select the controller's operating mode, access function F00 on menu[Func]. 4 seconds).
NOTE:The features of the advanced mode will be disabled when the controller is configured to d)Visually monitor the melting.
operate in the basic mode (F00=0). e)Wait until all the ice on the evaporator melts and then consider the defrost finished.
NOTE 2: The features described in items 6.3.3, 6.3.4, 6.3.7, 6.3.8, and 6.3.9 will only be available f)When the defrost is finished, check the temperature on the evaporator (S2) using the key >(see
when the controller is configured to operate in advanced mode (F00=1). item 6.3.10).
6.3.2 Adjusting the desired temperature (setpoint) g) Adjust the end of defrost temperature using the value read in S2:
Hold down the key / or 2 seconds to enter the setpoint adjustment menu. The message [SP,,] will - Evaporator temperature to end the defrost F13 = Temp. S2.
be shown in the display, followed by the value to adjust the normal setpoint h)As a safety measure, readjust the maximum defrost time according to the type of defrost configured.
Example:
This message Shows the current desired - Electric defrost (by resistance) F14 = 45min.
This message will
be displayed will be displayed temperature (setpoint) - Defrost by hot gas F14 = 20min.
i) Finally, adjust the refrigeration time (F08) with the desired value.
[sP,,] [Sp1,] [,,2.0] Use press
release < or > to confirm/ 6.3.7 Defrost with two evaporators
the key [Sp2,] to select With S3 configured as the sensor for the 2nd evaporator (F57), the Fan output gives way to the control
[Sp3,] the preset of the second resistance. The defrost is always started with both outputs activated. The resistances are
individually switched off as the respective evaporators reach the temperature to end the defrost. The
Press for 2 seg.
[Sp4,] draining process is initiated when both outputs are switched off or after the maximum defrost time has
elapsed.
[Sp5,] NOTE: With these configurations, all the Fan features are disregarded, including the Fan Delay
If the controller is configured to operate in advanced mode, the message [SP-E] will be displayed to process.
indicate the adjustment of the economic setpoint. Use the keys<or>again to change the value and
6.3.8 Functions Lock
press/to confirm.
Finally the indication [----] is signaled concluding the configuration. The setpoints may also be The use of the functions lockdown adds greater security to the operation of the controller. When it is
adjusted individually in the quick access menu. active, the setpoint and other parameters are visible to the user, but are protected against undue
If the controller is configured to operate in advanced mode, with presets, will be possible select the changes (F62=2) or you can block changes of control functions and leave the adjustment of the
active preset. setpoint enabled (F62=1). To activate the functions lock, access the [LOC,] option in the quick
access menu.
To select the desired preset, press and hold the / key for 4s,until the [rEc,]. Message appears,
Then[no,,] message will be displayed (lock must be enabled and inactive). With that on the display,
and then release it. Use the <or> keys to select the desired preset (1,2,3,4 or 5) and press /to
confirm. press the>key for the time configured for the functions lock (F63), the activation is indicated by the
[LOC,][On,,]message. To enable the use of this function, F62 must be configured with 1 or 2.
When trying to change the parameters, the [LOC,]message indicates that the functions lock is
This message will This message will Use active, to deactivate it, turn the controller off and then turn it on again with the>key pressed.
be displayed be displayed Preset
< or > press to Keep the key pressed until the [LOC,][OFF,]message indicates the unlocking (10 seconds).
[sP,,] [rec,] to select [,,,1] confirm / NOTE: This feature is available only in the advanced mode (F00=1).
release the preset [,,,2] 6.3.9 Control Functions Shutdown
the key
[,,,3] The shutdown of the control functions allows the controller to operate only as a temperature indicator,
keeping the control outputs and alarms off. The use of this feature is enabled or disabled by the
Press for 4 sec.
[,,,4] shutdown function of the control functions (F64). When enabled, the control functions and alarms are
[,,,5] switched off ([CTRL][OFF,]) or on ([Ctrl][ON,,]) in the quick access menu through the
[Ctrl] option. When the control functions are off, the message[OFF,]is displayed alternating with
6.3.3 Fast Freezing the temperature and other messages. Also is possible turn on/ turn off the control functions by pressing
In fast freezing mode the refrigeration output is continuously switched on to speed up the cooling or the key ;for 5 seconds.
freezing process. This operating mode may be activated or deactivated on the quick access menu Note: The time defined in the startup delay function begins counting once the control functions are
through the option [Fast]or using an external switch connected to the digital input (F57 or F58). It can switched on again.
also be automatically deactivated by temperature (F38) or time (F39). During the fast freezing period, 6.3.10 Process stage, elapsed time, and temperature on sensors S2
the indication of the operating compressor flashes rapidly and the defrost continues. When the fast and S3
freezing mode is activated, if the controller identifies a defrost schedules to start by this time period, the The controller's operating status can be viewed by pressing the key >(short touch). A sequence of
defrost will start in advance and then the fast freezing mode will be activated. messages will be presented indicating the current process, time (hh: mm) elapsed in this stage,
evaporator temperature (S2), and S3 temperature. If the sensors are disabled the respective
6.3.4 Economic setpoint (SPE)
measurements will not be displayed.
The [SP-E] is more economical for the system as it uses more flexible parameters to control the Process stages:
temperature (F32 - Economic setpoint and F33 - Control differential). When activated, the message [dEL,]- Initial delay (delay in the instrument start-up)
[ECO,]will be displayed alternatively with the temperature and other messages. Economic mode can [Fan,]- Fan-delay (delay for the fan to return)
be activated or deactivated using the following commands: [rEFr]- Cooling
[Pre,]- Pre-Defrost
Function Command Action [dEFr]- Defrost
[dRAi]- Drainage
F34 Door closed time to activate Activates [----]- Control functions off
Temperature difference S3-S1 to activate Unlock IF F45=1 Lock the display
F35 Stays activated F19 the indication F47 if enabled on F17 F13
F36 Temperature difference S3-S1 to deactivate Deactivates
F37 Maximum time in the economy mode Deactivates
F37 Maximum time in the economy mode = 0 (no) Stays deactivated FAN-DELAY COOLING PRE-DEFROST DEFROST DRAINAGE

F57 / F58 Door open indication (digital input) Stays deactivated

F57 / F58 External switch (digital input) Activates / Deactivates F17
MAX. F20 IF F45=0 F08 F44 MAX. F14 F18
- Action through the quick access menu ([ECO,]) Activates / Deactivates
- Room temperature reading error (S1) Stays deactivated
-
When the instrument is switched on Deactivates 6.3.11 Minimum and Maximum Temperature Record
Light intensity below the value configured in [OFF,] The display of minimum and maximum temperature records can be checked through the quick access
- Activates
menu or by pressing the key< while the temperature is being displayed. The minimum and maximum
(menu [LUMI])
temperatures recorded for each sensor will be sequentially displayed preceded by the identification
Light intensity above the value configured in [On,,] Deactivates messages [rEg,][,t-1] for the room sensor (S1), [,t-2]for S2 (when active), and [,t-3]
-
(menu [LUMI]) for S3 (when active). To erase the minimum and maximum values recorded, keep the key< pressed
for 2 seconds while the records are being displayed or use the option [CrEg] in the quick access
6.3.5 Manual defrost menu. The message [rSET]indicates that the records were erased.
The defrost process can be manually activated/deactivated through the quick access menu in the option
[defr]or by pressing the key < for 4 seconds, or using the external switch connected to the digital
input (F57 or F58). The activation or deactivation will be indicated by the message [defr][On,,]or
[defr][OFF,]respectively.
6.3.12 Hourmeter c)Browse the menu using the keys<or>until the option [Prog] appears, and then press/.
The hourmeter indicates the number of working hours of the compressor. The hourmeter can be viewed d)Use the keys <or>to select the day of the week to create the defrost schedule and press/.
through the quick access menu (;) in the option [Hour] and the working time of the compressor is e)Again use the keys<or>to select which of the eight available defrosts will be configured and
displayed in hours. The maximum working time of the compressor can be configured through the press/.
function F66. When the number of working hours of the compressor reaches the value set in this f)The time configured for the chosen defrost will be displayed. Use the keys<or>to change the time
function, the display will show a warning ([aMaI]), indicating that the compressor must be serviced. and press/again to return to de defrost programming menu.
To turn the warning off or to reset the hourmeter counter, access the option [Hour] in the quick access g)To leave the defrost programming menu and return to the previous menu, press /until the message
menu ;, press/ and then press < for 2 seconds while the compressor working time is being [----]is displayed.
displayed until the message [rStH]is displayed. NOTE:To disable the programming of undesirable defrosts, displace the adjustment to the
maximum using the key<until the message [,OFF]is displayed.
6.3.13 View current date and time NOTE2:The access code is not required to view the times programmed in the defrost schedule
Quickly pressing the key /(short touch) makes it possible to view the current date and time set in the (without changing them).
controller. The current day ([,--d]), month ([,--m]), year ([,--y]), day of the week([day-]), NOTE3:For the defrosts to be performed by the schedule (programmed times), at least one (1)
and hour and minute ([00:00]) will be shown in sequence on the display. It is also possible to view the defrost must be programmed for each day of the week. Otherwise the defrosts will be performed
date and time through the quick access menu in the option [ClO,]. by the normal process (after the cooling time is over or by temperature, as configured in F45), and
NOTE:The controller leaves the factory with the clock disabled, to set the clock in operation function F01 will be automatically configured with "0".
proceed as described in item 6.4.4 NOTE4: To set the defrost timer, you need to set the clock. See item 6.4.4
Example: [day1] is Sunday.

6.3.14 Manual datalogger activation or

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The manual activation of the internal record of temperature values and state of control outputs
(Datalogger) is performed through the quick access menu in the option [dtl,]. The message
Monday
[dtL,]will be displayed followed by the message [On,,]when the datalogger is activated or TC-900e Log TC-900e Log TC-900e Log

[OFF,] when it is deactivated. It is also possible to activate the datalogger manually by pressing the
keys<and>for 10 seconds. Tuesday TC-900e Log TC-900e Log

NOTE: For correct operation of the datalogger, it is necessary to set the clock. See item 6.4.4
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IMPORTANT
If the serial programming
6.3.15 Selection of temperature measurament units accessory (EasyProg) is
To select the temperature measurament units the system will use to operate, Thursday TC-900e Log TC-900e Log
being used, the defrost
press<and>simultaneously while the temperature is being displayed, enter the option schedule configured in the
[Code]using the access code [,231] and then press/.Then select the desired unit [,=C,] or menu [Prog]will not be
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replicated to the other

[,=F,]using the keys<or>, and press / to confirm. controllers, only the
NOTE: Whenever the units are changed, the configuration of the functions assume the factory Saturday TC-900e Log
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default, so they need to be configured again. (function table) are

replicated.
6.4 Advanced Operations TC-900e Log

6.4.1 Access to the main menu

The main menu can be accessed through the quick access menu, option [Func] or by pressing <
and >simultaneously (short touch) while the temperature is being displayed. 6.4.6 Internal datalogger (internal memory)
The following options will be displayed: The configuration functions of the datalogger are available in menu [Log,].
[Code]- Entry to the access code When the datalogger is enabled (F86), it is possible to store records in the controller's internal memory.
[Func]- Change the parameters It can be configured to store records by time interval (F87), by temperature variation (F88), and/or by
[ClO,]- Adjust or visualization of the date and time the variation of the state of the digital output or inputs (F89). The activation of alarms also performs the
[Log,]- Datalogger configuration storage of records. The information contained in a record are: Temperature of sensors S1, S2 (if
[Prog]- Defrost schedule configuration by hour programming enabled), and S3 (if enabled), state of the control outputs, door state (if the digital input is configured as
[LUMI]- Configuration of the economic setpoint activation sensor door contact), active alarms and their respective timestamp.
NOTE: The menu [Prog] is enabled only if function F01 - Defrost by hour programming is NOTE: No records are stored in the datalogger if the clock is not programmed.
configured with 1. 6.4.7 Configuration of the economic setpoint activation sensor
6.4.2 Access code The option [LUMI] in the main menu allows configuring the sensor to activate the economic setpoint
To allow changing the parameters or adjusting the clock, enter the option [Code] pressing/(short through the following functions:
touch) and enter the access code 123 (one hundred and twenty-three) using the keys<or>and [On,,]Light intensity for which the room is considered bright (deactivate the economic setpoint).
[OFF,]Light intensity for which the room is considered dark (activate the economic setpoint).
confirm with/.
[TIME]Time for which the controller must be exposed to the luminosity levels configured to activate
and deactivate the economic setpoint.
6.4.3 Changing the controller parameters NOTE: The sensor is disabled if the time configured in function [TIME]is equal to zero.
In the main menu select the option [Func] and then the desired function using the keys < or >. To configure it correctly perform the following steps:
Press/ (short touch) after selecting the function to view its value. Use<or> to change the value a)In the main menu use the keys <or> until reaching option [LUMI] , then press/.
and press/ when ready to save the configured value and return to the function menu. To leave the b) Keep the room where the controller will work with the light intensity for which the room is considered
menu and return to the normal operating mode (temperature indication), press/(long touch) until to be bright, for which the economic setpoint must not be activated.
[----]appears. c)Browse to the option [On,,], press /and the message[++++] will keep flashing.
NOTE: If the function lock is active, the controller will show the message [LOC,] , in the display Make sure that the room is exposed to the desired light intensity to deactivate the economic setpoint
upon pressing < or >and will not allow adjusting the parameters. and press/again.
d)Now change the luminosity of the room where the controller will work to a level regarded as dark, for
which the economic setpoint must be activated.
6.4.4 Date and time adjustment
e)Browse to the option[OFF,], press/and the message [____] will keep flashing.
Select the option [ClO,]in the main menu. The controller will enter the date and time adjustment Make sure that the room is exposed to the desired light intensity to activate the economic setpoint and
mode if the access code [,123] was correctly entered. Use<or>to change the value and press/again.
press/ when ready to save the configured value. If the date entered is invalid, the message [ECLO] f)Now that the light intensities are configured the luminosity sensor feature can be enabled through
will be shown on the display.You can also set the date and time using the provided menu. In this case, it option [TIME].
is not necessary to enter the access code. g)Browse to option [TIME], press/, then, using the keys<or>change the value of the time in
IMPORTANT: The controller has an auxiliary internal power supply to keep the clock running for at minutes for which the luminosity must be above the [On,,] threshold for the room to be considered
least 72 hours in case of power failure. If the controller remains off for a long period of time, the message bright, which will be the same time that the luminosity must be below the [OFF,]threshold for the
[ECLO] will be displayed to indicate that the clock is not programmed. In this case, the date and time room to be considered dark.
must be adjusted and the controller must be kept on for 10 hours to fully recharge the auxiliary power
supply. LUMINOSITY DEACTIVATE ECONOMIC
SETPOINT
6.4.5 Defrost schedule
ON
The function menu allows configuring the schedule of defrosts distributed among equal periods of time ECO
according to the programmed number of defrosts per day. To do this, enable the defrost schedule by
configuring F01 with 2, and configure the number of defrosts per day and the preferred time using
functions F25 to F30.
ACTIVATE ECONOMIC
In this case the defrost schedule allows creating a program for Monday to Friday, a program for SETPOINT
Saturday, and another program for Sunday.
Example: For the Monday to Friday program, if the preferred time is set to 1 PM (and the number of OFF
ECO
defrost cycles is set to 4 and the interval is 6 hours), the defrost will be performed at 1 AM, 7 AM, 1 PM
and 7 PM of the same day. TIME

MONDAY TO FRIDAY NOTE:Even with the luminosity sensor enabled, the other forms of activating/deactivating the
economic setpoint still work, as described in item 6.3.4.
01:00 07:00 13:00 19:00
NOTE: If the light intensity configured to deactivate the economic setpoint is lower than the light
intensity configured to activate the economic setpoint, or vice-versa, the luminosity sensor will be
DEFROST DEFROST DEFROST DEFROST deactivated.
NOTE: The conditions to activate/deactivate the economic setpoint are listed on the table in item
It is also possible to create a defrost schedule with different times (the defrosts do not need to be equally 6.3.4.
spaced) for each day of the week with up to eight defrosts per day through the menu [Prog]. For this
menu to be available, function[,F01] must be configured with 1.
To configure the defrost schedule in menu [Prog]:
a)Press<and>(short touch) simultaneously, the option[Code]will be displayed to request the
access code.
b)Press/and enter the access code 123 using the keys<or>, confirming with/. The option
[Code]will appear again.
6.5 Table of parameters
CELSIUS (°C) FAHRENHEIT (°F)
Fun Description Min Max Unit Default Min Max Unit Default
[,F00] Controller's operating mode 0 1 - 0 0 1 - 0
[,F01] Defrost by hour programming 0 2 - 0 0 2 - 0
[,F02] Control differential (normal hysteresis) 0.1 20 °C 2 1 36 °F 3
[,F03] Minimum setpoint allowed to the end user -50 105 °C -50 -58 221 °F -58
[,F04] Maximum setpoint allowed to the end user -50 105 °C 105 -58 221 °F 221
[,F05] Startup delay (power up) 0(NO) 30 min. 0(NO) 0(NO) 30 min. 0(NO)
[,F06] Low room temperature alarm (S1) -50 105 °C -50 -58 221 °F -58
[,F07] High room temperature alarm (S1) -50 105 °C 105 -58 221 °F 221
[,F08] Time in refrigeration (interval between defrosts) 1 999 min. 240 1 999 min. 240
[,F09] Minimum compressor on time 0(NO) 9999 sec. 0 0(NO) 9999 sec. 0
[,F10] Minimum compressor off time 0(NO) 9999 sec. 0 0(NO) 9999 sec. 0
[,F11] Compressor state with a disconnected or faulty room sensor (S1) 0 2 - 1 0 2 - 1
[,F12] Defrost at instrument startup 0(NO) 1(YES) - 0(NO) 0(NO) 1(YES) - 0(NO)
[,F13] Evaporator temperature (S2 / S3) to determine the end of defrost -50 105 °C 30 -58 221 °F 86
[,F14] Maximum defrost time 0(NO) 90 min. 30 0(NO) 90 min. 30
[,F15] Fan on during defrost 0(OFF) 1(ON) - 0(OFF) 0(OFF) 1(ON) - 0(OFF)
[,F16] Defrost type 0 1 - 0 0 1 - 0
[,F17] Temperature indication (S1) locked during defrost -1(NO) 99 min. -1(NO) -1(NO) 99 min. -1(NO)
[,F18] Draining time (defrost water dripping) 0(NO) 99 min. 1 0(NO) 99 min. 1
[,F19] Evaporator temperature (S2 / S3) for the fan to return after draining -50 105 °C 20 -58 221 °F 68
[,F20] Maximum time for the fan to return after draining (fan-delay) 0(NO) 30 min. 1 0(NO) 30 min. 1
[,F21] Fan operating mode during refrigeration 0 7 - 4 0 7 - 4
[,F22] Fan stop due to high temperature in the evaporator -50 105 °C 50 -58 221 °F 122
[,F23] Room temperature indication offset S1 -50 50 °C 0 -90 90 °F 0
[,F24] Address of the instrument in the RS-485 network 1 247 - 1 1 247 - 1

Defrost schedule menu (displayed if F01=2)

[,F25] Number of defrosts per day (Monday to Friday) 1 12 - 4 1 12 - 4
[,F26] Preferred time to start defrosting (Monday to Friday) 00:00 23:50 - 06:00 00:00 23:50 - 06:00
[,F27] Number of defrosts per day (Saturday) 1 12 - 4 1 12 - 4
[,F28] Preferred time to start defrosting (Saturday) 00:00 23:50 - 06:00 00:00 23:50 - 06:00
[,F29] Number of defrosts per day (Sunday) 1 12 - 4 1 12 - 4
[,F30] Preferred time to start defrosting (Sunday) 00:00 23:50 - 06:00 00:00 23:50 - 06:00

Advanced function menu (displayed if F00=1)

CELSIUS (°C) FAHRENHEIT (°F)
Fun Description Min Max Unit Default Min Max Unit Default
[,F31] Normal setpoint -50 105 °C -15 -58 221 °F 5
[,F32] Economic setpoint (SPE) -50 105 °C -10 -58 221 °F 14
[,F33] Economic setpoint control differential (hysteresis) 0.1 20 °C 2 1 36 °F 3
[,F34] Door closed time to operate in economy mode 0(NO) 999 min. 0(NO) 0(NO) 999 min. 0(NO)
[,F35] Temperature difference (S3-S1) below which the economic setpoint is activated 0.1 20 °C 2 1 36 °F 3
[,F36] Temperature difference (S3-S1) below which the normal setpoint is activated 0.1 20 °C 5 1 36 °F 9
[,F37] Maximum time on power-saving mode 0(NO) 100(tOFF) h. 0(NO) 0(NO) 100(tOFF) h. 0(NO)
[,F38] Temperature limit for Fast Freezing -50 105 °C -25 -58 221 °F -13
[,F39] Maximum Fast Freezing time 0(NO) 999 min. 0(NO) 0(NO) 999 min. 0(NO)
[,F40] Fan on time 1 99 min. 2 1 99 min. 2
[,F41] Fan off time 1 99 min. 8 1 99 min. 8
[,F42] Compressor on time in case of S1 fault 0 999 min. 0 0 999 min. 0
[,F43] Compressor off time in case of S1 fault 0 999 min. 0 0 999 min. 0
[,F44] Time to collect the gas before starting the defrost 0(NO) 999 min. 0(NO) 0(NO) 999 min. 0(NO)
[,F45] Condition to start the defrost (0= time / 1= temperature) 0 1 - 0 0 1 - 0
[,F46] Maximum open door time for instantaneous defrost 0(NO) 999 min. 0(NO) 0(NO) 999 min. 0(NO)
[,F47] Evaporator temperature (S2 / S3) to start defrosting -50 105 °C -50 -58 221 °F -58
[,F48] Door open time to switch off the fan -1(NO) 999 min. -1(NO) -1(NO) 999 min. -1(NO)
[,F49] Door open time to switch off the control outputs 0(NO) 999 min. 0(NO) 0(NO) 999 min. 0(NO)
[,F50] Maximum condenser temperature (S3) to switch off the control outputs 0(NO) 105 °C 55 32(NO) 221 °F 131
[,F51] Control differential for the maximum condenser temperature (hysteresis) 0.1 20 °C 5 1 36 °F 9
[,F52] Compressor on time without reaching the setpoint to switch off the control outputs 0(NO) 999 min. 0(NO) 0(NO) 999 min. 0(NO)
[,F53] Room temperature alarm delay 0(NO) 999 min. 0(NO) 0(NO) 999 min. 0(NO)
[,F54] Condenser high temperature alarm (S3) 0 105 °C 45 32 221 °F 113
[,F55] Open door time for the alarm to go on 0(NO) 999 min. 0(NO) 0(NO) 999 min. 0(NO)
[,F56] Enable buzzer (0-OFF/1-ON) 0(OFF) 1(ON) - 0(OFF) 0(OFF) 1(ON) - 0(OFF)
[,F57] Function of the input 1 / sensor S3 0(OFF) 17 - 0(OFF) 0(OFF) 17 - 0(OFF)
[,F58] Function of the digital input 2 0(OFF) 14 - 0(OFF) 0(OFF) 14 - 0(OFF)
[,F59] Evaporator temperature indication offset S2 -50.1(OFF) 50 °C 0 -90(OFF) 90 °F 0
[,F60] S3 sensor temperature indication offset -50 50 °C 0 -90 90 °F 0
[,F61] Intensity of the digital filter applied to sensor (0-deactivated) 0 9 - 0 0 9 - 0
[,F62] Function lock 0 2 - 0 0 2 - 0
[,F63] Time for functions lockdown 15 60 sec. 15 15 60 sec. 15
[,F64] Control functions shutdown 0(NO) 4 - 0(NO) 0(NO) 4 - 0(NO)
[,F65] Operating mode of the room temperature alarms (S1) 0 1 - 1 0 1 - 1
[,F66] Maximum operating time of the COMP output for maintenance 0(NO) 9999 h. 0(NO) 0(NO) 9999 h. 0(NO)
[,F67] Time to confirm a low evaporator (S2 / S3) temperature to start defrosting (if F45=1) 0 90 min. 0 0 90 min. 0
[,F68] Time to confirm high pressure event 0 60 sec. 5 0 60 sec. 5
[,F69] Time to confirm low pressure event 0 180 sec. 20 0 180 sec. 20
[,F70] Time to ignore measurement of low pressure at start up 30 600 sec. 60 30 600 sec. 60
[,F71] Delay time to return to control after a high pressure event 1 10 min. 3 1 10 min. 3
[,F72] Delay time to return to control after a low pressure event 1 10 min. 3 1 10 min. 3

*The minimum and maximum values depend on

the values configured in [,F03]and[,F04].
 CELSIUS (°C) FAHRENHEIT (°F)
Fun Description Min Max Unit Default Min Max Unit Default
[,F73] Enable second defrost output 0(NO) 1(YES) - 0(NO) 0(NO) 1(YES) - 0(NO)
[,F74] Enable preset SP2 0(NO) 1(YES) - 0(NO) 0(NO) 1(YES) - 0(NO)
[,F75] Enable preset SP3 0(NO) 1(YES) - 0(NO) 0(NO) 1(YES) - 0(NO)
[,F76] Enable preset SP4 0(NO) 1(YES) - 0(NO) 0(NO) 1(YES) - 0(NO)
[,F77] Enable preset SP5 0(NO) 1(YES) - 0(NO) 0(NO) 1(YES) - 0(NO)
[,F78] Normal setpoint SP2 -50 105 °C -26 -58 221 °F -14
[,F79] Normal setpoint SP3 -50 105 °C -23 -58 221 °F -9
[,F80] Normal setpoint SP4 -50 105 °C 0,0 -58 221 °F 32
[,F81] Normal setpoint SP5 -50 105 °C 4,0 -58 221 °F 39
[,F82] Economic setpoint SP2 -50 105 °C -24 -58 221 °F -11
[,F83] Economic setpoint SP3 -50 105 °C -20 -58 221 °F -4
[,F84] Economic setpoint SP4 -50 105 °C 4,0 -58 221 °F 39
[,F85] Economic setpoint SP5 -50 105 °C 6,0 -58 221 °F 42

6.5.1 Description of parameters

F00 - Controller's operating mode: F12 - Defrost at instrument startup:
Configures if the controller operates in the basic mode (30 functions) or in the advanced mode (76 It allows performing a defrost when the controller is powered on, for example when the electric power
functions) returns (in case of power failure).
[,,,0]- Basic mode
[,,,1]- Advanced mode F13 - Evaporator temperature (S2 / S3) to determine the end of defrost:
NOTE: The features of the advanced mode will be disabled when the controller is in the basic The defrost will be ended when the evaporator temperature reaches a value equal or higher than the
mode. value configured in this function. If sensor S3 is configured as the second evaporator sensor (F57), the
controller will switch off the defrost outputs individually and the defrost process will be ended when both
F01 - Defrost by hourly programming: are off.
This function allows enabling the schedule of defrosts by time.
[,,,0]- The defrosts happen normally after the end of the cooling stage or by temperature as F14 - Maximum defrost time:
configured in [,F45]. This parameter defines the maximum defrost time. If the defrost is not ended by temperature when this
[,,,1]- The defrosts happen in programmed times with non-linear distribution according to the time has elapsed, a dot will keep flashing in the lower right corner of the display. If sensor 2 is switched
weekly schedule configured in menu [Prog]. off, the defrost process end will be always defined by time, thus no warning signal is required. If the
[,,,2]- The defrosts happen in programmed times with linear distribution according to the weekly
maximum defrost time is configured as 0 ([no,,]), the defrost process will not be performed.
schedule configured through functions F25 to F30.
NOTE: The functions related to the defrost schedule configuration (F25 to F30) will only be
enabled when this function is configured with the value 2 and menu [Prog] will only be enabled F15 - Fan on during defrost:
when this function is configured with the value 1. It defines whether the fan will remain on during the defrost. The cases of natural defrost and defrost by
NOTE2: If the defrost schedule is enabled, i.e. if this function is configured with 1 or 2, the defrost finned resistances installed outside of the evaporator are examples of the usage of the fan on.
will not be performed after the end of the cooling stage or by temperature, but only on the
scheduled time. F16 - Defrost type:
NOTE3: The defrost by temperature configured in function [,F45] will only be available when [,,,0] - Electric defrost (by resistance), where only the defrost output is activated
the controller is in the advanced mode. [,,,1] - Defrost by hot gas, where the compressor output and defrost output are activated

F02 - Control differential (normal hysteresis): F17 - Temperature indication (S1) locked during defrost:
It is the difference in temperature (hysteresis) between TURNING ON and OFF the refrigeration control This function is aimed at avoiding viewing the room temperature rise due to the defrost cycle. The last
output in the normal mode and Fast freezing. temperature measured in the refrigeration cycle will be locked in the display during the defrost. The
indication will be unlocked when this temperature is reached again or when the time configured in this
F03 - Minimum setpoint allowed to the end user: function is exceeded after the start of the following refrigeration cycle (whichever comes first). This
A threshold aimed at preventing an exceedingly low temperature setpoint from being inadvertently function may be disabled if configured with [no,,] (-1).
adjusted.
F18 - Draining time (defrost water dripping):
F04 - Maximum setpoint allowed to the end user: Time required for dripping, i.e. to drain the last drops of the evaporator. During this period, all outputs
A threshold aimed at preventing an exceedingly high temperature setpoint from being inadvertently remain turned off. If you do not want this stage, adjust this time to [no,,].
adjusted.
F19 - Evaporator temperature (S2 / S3) for the fan to return after draining:
F05 - Startup delay (power up): The fan-delay cycle is started after the draining phase. The compressor is activated immediately
When the instrument is powered up with this function enabled it will only indicate the temperature and because the evaporator temperature is high but the fan is activated only after the temperature on the
remain with all outputs switched off for the defined time. In facilities with many equipments, attributing evaporator drops below the adjusted value. This process is required to remove the heat that already
different values for the startup delay of each instrument will avoid energy peaks by activating the loads exists on the evaporator as a result of the defrost to avoid transferring it to the environment.
at different times.
F20 - Maximum time for the fan to return after draining (fan-delay):
F06 - Low room temperature alarm (S1): For safety reasons, if the evaporator temperature does not reach the value adjusted in function F19 or if
It is the room temperature (S1) below which the instrument will activate the visual ([aTlo]) and sensor (S2 / S3) is disconnected, the fan will return after the time adjusted in this function has elapsed.
audible (F56) low temperature alarm. The temperature configured in this function can have its absolute
value or relative to the setpoint depending on the value configured in F65. The differential to switch off F21 - Fan operating mode during refrigeration:
the alarm is fixed on 0.1 °C/1 °F. This alarm is ignored until the instrument reaches the control This parameter allows configuring how the fan output will behave during the refrigeration cycle. In this
temperature for the first time. During the operation in Fast Freezing the low temperature alarm remains case, the working options take into account the state of the compressor output and the setpoint with
disabled. After exiting this process it is reactivated when the temperature is out of the alarm condition. which the instrument is operating. When configured to cycle, the on and off times are defined by F40
and F41.
F07 - High room temperature alarm (S1):
It is the room temperature (S1) above which the instrument will activate the visual ([atHi]) and
audible (F56) high temperature alarm. The temperature configured in this function can have its absolute
value or relative to the setpoint depending on the value configured in F65. The differential to switch off Comp. Relay off with Comp. Relay off with
Mode Comp. Relay ON
the alarm is fixed on 0.1 °C/1 °F. This alarm considers the temperature being displayed and it is Normal or FF* SP* Economic SP*
influenced by the temperature indication locked during the defrost (F17). This warning is ignored until 0 Fan Relay ON Fan Relay CYCLING Fan Relay CYCLING
the instrument reaches the control temperature for the first time.
1 Fan Relay ON Fan Relay CYCLING Fan Relay ON
F08 - Time in refrigeration (interval between defrosts): 2 Fan Relay ON Fan Relay CYCLING Fan Relay OFF
When the defrost is configured to start by time (F45), this function establishes the maximum time 3 Fan Relay ON Fan Relay ON Fan Relay CYCLING
duration of the cooling process.In this case, the defrost will be started whenever the time elapsed during
the cooling mode reaches the value configured in this function. If the condition to start the defrost is the 4 Fan Relay ON Fan Relay ON Fan Relay ON
evaporator temperature and the controller is not indicating a reading error for this sensor, the time in 5 Fan Relay ON Fan Relay ON Fan Relay OFF
refrigeration will not be considered. 6 Fan Relay ON Fan Relay OFF Fan Relay CYCLING

F09 - Minimum compressor on time: 7 Fan Relay ON Fan Relay OFF Fan Relay OFF
It is the minimum time for which the compressor remains switched on, i.e. the length of time between the *LEGEND:
last start up and the next stop. It is aimed at avoiding high voltage surges in the power lines, potentially SP: Setpoint
extending lifespan of compressor. FF: Fast Freezing

F10 - Minimum compressor off time:

It is the minimum time the compressor will remain off, i.e. the length of time between the last stop and the
next start up. It is aimed at relieving the discharge pressure and increase the service life of the
compressor.

F11 - Compressor state with a disconnected or faulty room sensor (S1):

If the room sensor (S1) is shorted, disconnected, or out of range, the compressor will assume the state
configured in this function.
[,,,0]- Compressor off
[,,,1]- Compressor on
[,,,2]- Cycling according to the times defined in F42 and F43.
F22 - Fan stop due to high temperature in the evaporator: F45 - Condition to start the defrost (0 - time / 1 - temperature):
This aims at switching off the evaporator fan until the evaporator temperature approaches the It defines the condition to start the defrost:
temperature provided in the project design, thus avoiding high suction pressures and temperatures that [,,,0]- Time
could damage the compressor. [,,,1]- Temperature
During the refrigeration process if the evaporator temperature exceeds the adjusted value, the fan is Before starting the defrost process the controller will observe the minimum time of compressor on or off
switched off, being switched on again with a fixed hysteresis of 2°C / 4°F. It is a valuable resource when, (F09 and F10) and the gas collection stage (F44).
for example, a cold storage installation is started up after several days of inactivity, or when a walk-in NOTE: This function is ignored when the defrost schedule is enabled (F01 = 1 or F01 = 2).
chamber or display is replenished with goods.
F23 - Room temperature indication offset S1: F46 - Maximum open door time for instantaneous defrost:
It allows compensating possible deviations in the room temperature reading (S1) caused by the During the cooling step, if the door is kept open for a time longer than the one defined in this function,
replacement of the sensor or changes in the cable length. the instantaneous defrost will take place. If the door is open at the beginning of the refrigeration
process, the counting of this time is reset. This function is disabled when configured with [no,,] (0).
F24 - Address of the instrument in the RS-485 network:
Equipment's network address for communicating with Sitrad software. F47 - Evaporator temperature (S2/S3) to start defrosting:
NOTE: Every single controller within the network must have different address. When the evaporator temperature is below the value configured in this function the controller will start
the defrost. If sensor S3 is configured as the second evaporator sensor (F57), the controller will start
F25 - Number of defrosts per day (Monday to Friday): the defrost as soon as one of the sensors, S2 or S3, meets this condition. This function is disregarded
The defrost cycles are evenly distributed in accordance with the number of defrosts set per day, always when the condition to start the defrost is time (F45).
considering the preferred time. The values can be adjusted to 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, or 12. This function works
with the Monday to Friday operation schedule. F48 - Door open time to switch off the fan:
For safety reasons, after a time with the door open equal or longer than the one adjusted in this function
has elapsed, the fan will be switched off in the refrigeration step. This function is disabled when
F26 - Preferred time to start defrosting (Monday to Friday):
configured with[no,,] (-1).
A preferred time (reference time) for the daily defrost to be performed must be set. This function works
with the Monday to Friday operation schedule.
F49 - Door open time to switch off the control outputs:
For safety reasons, after a time with the door open equal or longer than the time adjusted in this function
F27 - Number of defrosts per day (Saturday): has elapsed, the outputs will be switched off (compressor, fan, and defrost). This function is disabled
The defrost cycles are evenly distributed in accordance with the number of defrosts set per day, always when configured with [no,,] (0).
considering the preferred time. The values can be adjusted to 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, or 12. This function works
with the Saturday operation schedule. F50 - Maximum condenser temperature (S3) to switch off the control outputs:
Above this temperature, in addition to the indication of the visual and audible alarms ([atC2]) the
F28 - Preferred time to start defrosting (Saturday): loads activated by the outputs will be switched off. This alarm will be deactivated if the S3 input is
A preferred time (reference time) for the daily defrost to be performed must be set. This function works configured (F57) for another function.
with the Saturday operation schedule.
F51 - Control differential for the maximum condenser temperature (hysteresis):
F29 - Number of defrosts per day (Sunday): For the loads to be switched on again, the temperature in sensor S3 (condenser) must drop to the value
The defrost cycles are evenly distributed in accordance with the number of defrosts set per day, always adjusted in F50 minus the value configured in this parameter.
considering the preferred time. The value can be adjusted to 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, or 12. This function works
with the Sunday operation schedule. F52 - Compressor on time without reaching the setpoint to switch off the control outputs:
It is the maximum time the compressor will remain on without reaching the setpoint during the cooling
F30 - Preferred time to start defrosting (Sunday): process. If this time is exceeded, the outputs will be switched off (compressor, fan, and defrost), and the
A preferred time (reference time) for the daily defrost to be performed must be set. This function works visual and audible alarms will be activated [ALrC]. This function can be disabled by adjusting it to the
with the Sunday operation schedule. minimum value[no,,](0).
NOTE: In this condition the controller must be switched off and on again to resume normal
F31 - Normal setpoint: operation.
It is the desired room temperature. It is the reference value for the temperature control.
F53 - Room temperature alarm delay:
F32 - Economic setpoint (SPE): When this configuration is active, the temperature must remain in the alarm condition for the time
It is the desired room temperature when the instrument is operating in economy mode. defined in this parameter so the alarm can be triggered.
It will avoid false alarms originating from punctual temperature variations, like after a defrost.
F33 - Economic setpoint control differential (hysteresis):
It is the temperature difference (hysteresis) between switching ON and OFF the refrigeration control F54 - High condenser temperature alarm (S3):
output in the economy mode. It is the condenser temperature above which the controller will indicate the visual ([atC1]) and
audible (F56) high temperature alarm. This alarm will be deactivated if the S3 input is configured (F57)
for another function.
F34 - Door closed time for activating the economy mode:
If the door is kept closed for a time equal or greater than the one configured in this function and the
F55 - Open door time for the alarm to go on:
normal setpoint is or has been reached, the controller will activate the economy mode. After that the
If the door is kept open for a time equal or longer than the one configured in this parameter the controller
controller will operate with the economic setpoint until any condition to deactivate it is met (see 6.3.3).
will activate a visual and audible (F56) door open alarm. The alarms are suspended when the door is
This function is disabled when configured with[no,,](0).
closed. The visual alarm can be inhibited through the key >(pressed for 2 seconds). For the door open
alarm to work, one of the digital inputs must be configured as door contact (F57 and F58). This function
F35 - Temperature difference (S3-S1) below which the economic setpoint is activated: is disabled when configured with [no,,] (0).
When the temperature difference between sensor 3 and sensor 1 is below the value adjusted in this
parameter, the controller starts to operate in the economy mode. F56 - Enable buzzer:
Allows enabling and disabling the internal buzzer for alarm signaling.
F36 - Temperature difference (S3-S1) above which the normal setpoint is activated:
When the temperature difference between sensor 3 and sensor 1 is above the value adjusted in this F57 - Function of the digital input 1 / sensor S3:
parameter, the controller starts to operate with the normal setpoint. [Off,]Off
[,,,1]Digital input: Activate economic setpoint (NO switch)
F37 - Maximum time on power-saving mode: [,,,2]Digital input: Force defrost (NO switch)
It allows configuring the maximum time in economy mode. After this time the setpoint returns to the [,,,3]Digital input: Force fast freezing (NO switch)
normal operation setpoint. This time is disregarded if configured as [tOFF] . [,,,4]Digital input: External alarm (NO)
[,,,5]Digital input: Door contact (NO)
F38 - Temperature limit for Fast Freezing: [,,,6]Digital input: Activate economic setpoint (NC switch)
It is the minimum temperature that the instrument can reach during the fast freezing process. [,,,7]Digital input: Force defrost (NF switch)
[,,,8]Digital input: Force fast freezing (NC switch)
F39 - Maximum Fast Freezing time: [,,,9]Digital input: External alarm (NC)
It is the time duration of the fast freezing process. [,,10]Digital input: Door contact (NC)
[,,11]Sensor S3: Temperature difference for economic setpoint (S3-S1)
F40 - Fan on time: [,,12]Sensor S3: Condenser temperature control
F41 - Fan off time: [,,13]Sensor S3: Second evaporator temperature control
They define the time for which the fan is kept on and off when operating in the cyclic mode. [,,14]Digital input: pressostat 1 status, contact NO
[,,15]Digital input: pressostat 1 status, contact NC
[,,16]Digital input: high pressure switch, contact NO
F42 - Compressor on time in case of S1 fault:
[,,17]Digital input: high pressure switch, contact NC
F43 - Compressor off time in case of S1 fault:
They define the compressor on and off times when it is operated in the cyclic mode. This condition
happens when sensor S1 is disconnected (or faulty) and when parameter F11 is configured as
[,,,2].

F44 -Time to collect the gas before starting the defrost:

When starting the defrost the controller will keep only the fan on during this time to take advantage of
the residual energy of the gas. This time will be disregarded in case of defrost at power up.
F58 - Function of the digital input 2: F70 - Time to inhibit the reading of the low pressure when initializing:
[Off,]Off Delay time that the suction line pressure switch takes to be within its ideal initialize the controller,
[,,,1]Digital input: Activate economic setpoint (NO switch) avoiding unwanted alarms.
[,,,2]Digital input: Force defrost (NO switch)
[,,,3]Digital input: Force fast freezing (NO switch) F71 - Time to wait for control return after high pressure event:
[,,,4]Digital input: External alarm (NO) After the high pressure event, the controller uses this timeout to then regain control.
[,,,5]Digital input: Door contact (NO)
[,,,6]Digital input: Activate economic setpoint (NC switch) F72 - Delay time to return to control after a low pressure event:
[,,,7]Digital input: Force defrost (NF switch) After the low pressure event, the controller uses this timeout to then regain control.
[,,,8]Digital input: Force fast freezing (NC switch)
Pressostat Reading validation of Pressostat Control
[,,,9]Digital input: External alarm (NC) event ON the pressure switch event OFF released
[,,10]Digital input: Door contact (NC)
[,,11]Digital input: pressostat 2 status, contact NO PRESSURE
SWITCH
[,,12]Digital input: pressostat 2 status, contact NC ACTIVATED
Control
deactivated
[,,13]Digital input: low pressure switch, contact NO F70 F68/F69 by pressure F71/F72
[,,14]Digital input: low pressure switch, contact NC PRESSURE
switch
NOTE: When digital input is configurated as pressure switch, it allows turn off the compressor outputs, SWITCH
ACTIVATED
fans and defrost, displaying the associated alarm to this alarm origin. When there are no longer
pressostat event, the controler returns to initial process configurated. NOTE 1: For safety reasons, if controller registers 3 high pressure or 3 low pressure events in one hour
period, three outputs of controller will be turned OFF: Compressor, Defrost & Fan display on controller
F59 - S2 Evaporator temperature indication offset: will show alarm message [apHi] - High pressure alarm or [aplo] - Low pressure alarm. To reset
It allows compensation for possible deviations in the evaporator temperature reading (S2) caused by [apHi] and [aplo] alarms a manual intervention is required. To manually reset: short press ; key
the replacement of the sensor or changes in the cable length. Sensor S2 can be switched off by on controller to navigate [Hplp] option, short press / key, select the option ON and press / key.
adjusting the function to the minimum value until the message[,OFF]is displayed. In this condition all NOTE 2: The values set in F57 and F58 must be properly configured for digital inputs of high/low
the functions that rely on the reading of sensor S2 will be disabled. pressure switches.
NOTE 3: The F71 and F72 times are independents of the time set in F10 - Minimum compressor time
F60 - S3 sensor temperature indication offset: ON.
It allows compensation for possible deviations in the S3 sensor temperature reading caused by the
F73 - Enable second defrost output:
replacement of the sensor or changes in the cable length. Sensor S3 can be switched off by adjusting With this function activated, you can make the output FAN operate as a second defrost output. This output
the function of the digital input 1 / Sensor S3 (F57) with the value [,OFF] (0) or making it to operate as is activated during the execution of the pre-defrost, defrost and drainage.
a digital input. NOTE: With these configurations, all the Fan features are disregarded, including the Fan Delay
process.
F61 - Intensity of the digital filter applied to sensor 1 (0 - deactivated):
This filter aims at simulating an increase of thermal mass on the sensor, thus increasing its response F74 - Enable preset SP2:
time (thermal inertia). The higher the value adjusted in this function, the longer the response time of the F75 - Enable preset SP3:
sensor. F76 - Enable preset SP4:
F77 - Enable preset SP5:
F62 - Function lock: The purpose of this functions is enable the presets SP2, SP3, SP4 or SP5.
It allows and configures the function lock (see item 6.3.8).
[,,,0]- Do not allow the function lock. F78 - Normal setpoint SP2:
[,,,1]- Allow a partial lock where the control functions will be locked but the adjustment of the F79 - Normal setpoint SP3:
setpoint is allowed. F80 - Normal setpoint SP4:
[,,,2]- Allow full locking. F81 - Normal setpoint SP5:
NOTE: The defrost and view of the minimum and maximum temperature records will always be It is the desired room temperature. It is the reference value for the temperature control of the presets SP2,
allowed. SP3, SP4 or SP5.

F63 - Time for functions lockdown: F82 - Economic setpoint (SPE2):

It configures the time in seconds for the command to activate the function lock. F83 - Economic setpoint (SPE3):
[,,15]-[,,60] Time in seconds for the command to activate the lock. F84 - Economic setpoint (SPE4):
F85 - Economic setpoint (SPE5):
F64 - Control functions shutdown: It is the desired room temperature when the instrument is operating in economy mode of the presets SP2,
Authorizes switching off the control functions (see item 6.3.9). SP3, SP4 or SP5.
[no,,]Disables the control functions shutdown. 6.6 Log Menu
[,,,1]Enables activation/deactivation of the control functions only if the functions are unlocked. The menu [Log,] contains the configuration functions of the internal datalogger.
[,,,2]Enables activation/deactivation of the control functions even if the functions are locked.
[,,,3]Enables activation/deactivation of the control functions only if the functions are unlocked.*
[,,,4]Enables activation/deactivation of the control functions even if the functions are locked.* CELSIUS (°C) FAHRENHEIT (°F)
* When F64 is configured as 3 or 4 and the control functions shutdown is activated, the controller will Fun Description Min Max Unit Default Min Max Unit Default
turn off the display, keeping only the indication light on. If any key is touched the display turns on by 5 [,F86] Datalogger operating mode 0 2 - 2 0 2 - 2
seconds, turning off again until a new key is touched. Sampling time (time between records in the
[,F87] memory) 1 999 sec. 30 1 999 sec. 30
F65 - Operating mode of the room temperature alarms (S1): Minimum room temperature variation (S1) to
Determines whether the values configured for the high room temperature (F07) and low room [,F88] force writing data to the memory 0(NO) 10 °C 0(NO) 0(NO) 18 °F 0(NO)
temperature (F06) alarms are relative to the setpoint or absolute values. Variation of the digital input or the outputs to
[,,,0]- The room temperature alarms F06 and F07 represent values relative to the setpoint. [,F89] force data writing NO YES - NO NO YES - NO
Example:
Desired temperature [SP,,]: - 5ºC [,F90] Overwrite old records when the memory is full? NO YES - YES NO YES - YES
Low temperature alarm [,F06]: 2ºC
High temperature alarm[,F07]: 2ºC
Limits: ([SP,,]- [,F06] and [SP,,]+ [,F07]). F86 - Datalogger operating mode:
It allows choosing one of the following datalogger operating modes:
The low temperature alarm will be signaled at -7°C (-5-2) and the high temperature alarm at -3°C [,,,0]- Always off
(-5+2). [,,,1]- Always on
[,,,1]- the room temperature alarms F06 and F07 are absolute values. [,,,2]- Manual operation
Example:
Low temperature alarm [,F06]: -30ºC F87 - Sampling time (time between records in the memory):
High temperature alarm [,F07]: 15ºC It is the time in seconds for which the controller records samples of the temperature information, state
The low temperature alarm will be signaled at -30 °C and the high temperature alarm at 15 °C. of the outputs, door status, and alarm status.

F66 - Maximum operating time of the COMP output for maintenance: F88 - Minimum room temperature variation (S1) to force writing data to the memory:
The room temperature difference (S1) in relation to the last piece of data written in the datalogger for
Whenever the COMP output is activated the controller will count its operating time. When the counted
the data to be recorded in the memory regardless of the sampling time set in F69. To deactivate this
time is equal or longer than the one set in this function, the display will show the message [AmaI], and
function, just decrement the value until the message[,,no] is displayed.
the audible warning will be activated if it is enabled (F56), meaning that the compressor must be
serviced. F89 - Variation of the digital input or the outputs to force data writing:
NOTE: The value adjusted in this parameter will be multiplied by ten. It indicates whether changes in the digital input or in the control outputs will force data to be written in
Example: Value adjusted = 1, then 1*10 = 10 hours for the next service. the memory regardless of the sampling time set in F69.
[,,no]- Off
F67 - Time to confirm a low evaporator (S2 / S3) temperature to start defrosting (if F45=1): [,yes]- On
When the evaporator temperature drops and then reaches the value set in F47, the controller starts
counting the confirmation time to start defrosting. After the counting finishes, if the temperature is still F90 - Overwrite old records when the memory is full?:
below the value configured in F47 the defrost is started. If the temperature is above the value This function indicates whether the controller should start writing new data at the beginning of the
configured in F47 during the counting, the system continues at the refrigeration stage and the count is datalogger memory when the memory is full. This function prevents the last data calculated by the
reset to zero. equipment from being lost. If set to zero, when the datalogger memory is full the controller and Sitrad
will signal full memory.
F68 - High pressure event validation time:
It is the minimum time that the pressure switch connected to the discharge line must remain activated in
order to be validated this event. This time is used to avoid unnecessary triggering due to the pressure
oscillation.

F69 - Low pressure event validation time:

It is the minimum time that the pressure switch connected to the suction line must remain on for
validated this event. This time is used to avoid unnecessary triggering due to oscillation of pressure.
7. SIGNALS 9. OPTIONAL ITEMS - Sold Separately
EasyProg - version 2 or higher
[Err1] Ambient sensor disconnected or out of range.
It is an accessory that has as its main function to store the parameters of the controllers. At any time,
you can load new parameters of a controller and download them on a production line (of the same
[Err2] Evaporator sensor disconnected or out of range. controller), for example. It has three types of connections to load or unload the parameters:
- Serial RS-485: It connects via RS-485 network to the controller (only
[Err3] Sensor 3 disconnected or out of range. for controllers that have RS-485).
- USB: it can be connected to the computer via the USB port,
[ALrE] External alarm (digital input). using Sitrad's Recipe Editor.
- Serial TTL: The controller can be connected directly to
[eCO,] Operating with economic setpoint. EasyProg by the TTL Serial connection.
EASYPROG

[OpEn] Open door indication. IMPORTANT

TO PERFORM THE COMMUNICATION
[AOPn] Open door alarm indication. WITH EASYPROG THIS EQUIPMENT MUST
NOT BE COMMUNICATING WITH SITRAD
SOFTWARE.
[Athi] High ambient temperature alarm (sensor1).

Ecase protective cover

[Atlo] Low ambient temperature alarm (sensor1).
It is recommended for the Evolution line, keeps water from entering the back part of the instrument. It
also protects the product when the installation site is washed.
[AtC1] High temperature in condenser alarm (level 1).

[AtC2] High temperature in condenser alarm (level 2).

[AMaI] Indicates maintenance the compressor.

Compressor reached the maximum time on without reaching
[ALrC] the SP. Extended frame
It allows the installation of Evolution line controllers with sizes 76 x 34 x 77 mm in various situations,
[OFF,] Control routines off. since it does not require precision in the notch of the instrument fitting panel.
The frame integrates two switches of 10 Amperes that may be used to actuate interior light, air curtain,
It indicates that the temperature for end of defrost has not
[,,,,.] been reached.
fan, and others.

[adfl] Datalogger memory full.

[Hipr] High pressure event.

[lopr] Low pressure event.

[aplo] Low pressure alarm (manual reset required).

[apHi] High pressure alarm (manual reset required).

[emem] Please contact Full Gauge Controls. ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION

Packaging:
[eClO] Invalid date and/or time (adjust the clock). The materials used in the packaging of Full Gauge products are 100% recyclable. Try to
perform disposal through specialized recyclers.
[eCAL] Please contact Full Gauge Controls.
Product:
The components used in Full Gauge controllers can be recycled and reused if
[pppp] Reconfigure the values of the functions. disassembled by specialized companies.

8. INTEGRATING CONTROLLERS, RS-485 SERIAL INTERFACE Disposal:

AND COMPUTER Do not incinerate or dispose the controllers that have reached the end of their service as
household garbage. Observe the laws in your area regarding disposal of electronic
* INTERFACE SERIAL RS-485 waste. If in doubt, please contact Full Gauge Controls.
Device used to establish the connection of Full Gauge
Controls instruments with Sitrad®.

* Full Gauge offers different interface options, including

technologies such as USB, Ethernet, Wifi, among Products manufactured by Full Gauge Controls, as of May 2005, have a two (02) year
others.
WARRANTY - FULL GAUGE CONTROLS

For more information, consult Full Gauge Controls. warranty, as of the date of the consigned sale, as stated on the invoice. They are guaranteed
Sold separately. against manufacturing defects that make them unsuitable or inadequate for their intended
use.
MODBUS PROTOCOL
The controller allows you to configure the RS-485 EXCEPTIONS TO WARRANTY
communication port for the MODBUS-RTU protocol. The Warranty does not cover expenses incurred for freight and/or insurance when sending
For more information about the implemented
commands and the registration table, contact Full products with signs of defect or faulty functioning to an authorized provider of technical
Gauge Controls. support services. The following events are not covered either: natural wear and tear of parts;
external damage caused by falls or inadequate packaging of products.
MT-530 super MT-530 super

Keep Sitrad LOSS OF WARRANTY

updated at site:
http://www.sitrad.com Products will automatically lose its warranty in the following cases:
- The instructions for assembly and use found in the technical description and installation
CONNECTION BLOCK
It is used to connect more than one controller to the Interface. The wire connections must be made as follows: Terminal A of the controller connect
procedures in Standard IEC60364 are not obeyed;
to terminal A of the connection block, which in turn, must be connected to terminal A of the Interface. Repeat the procedure for terminals B and , - The product is submitted to conditions beyond the limits specified in its technical
being ddthe cable screen. description;
- The product is violated or repaired by any person not a member of the technical team of
The TC-900e Log allows you to configure the RS-485 communication port for the MODBUS-RTU protocol. For more information about the
implemented commands and the registration table, contact Full Gauge Controls. Full Gauge Controls;
- Damage has been caused by a fall, blow and/or impact, infiltration of water, overload
and/or atmospheric discharge.
USE OF WARRANTY
To make use of the warranty, customers must send the properly packaged product to Full
Gauge Controls together with the invoice or receipt for the corresponding purchase. As much
information as possible in relation to the issue detected must be sent to facilitate analysis,
testing and execution of the service.
These procedures and any maintenance of the product may only be provided by Full
Gauge Controls Technical Support services in the company's headquarters at Rua Júlio de
Castilhos, 250 - CEP 92120-030 - Canoas - Rio Grande do Sul – Brasil
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