Danfoss AK-CC 250A Instructions
REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING
Technical Specifications
Ambient Temperature Range: 0 - +55°C
Power Supply: 230 V a.c. 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption: 2.5 VA
Voltage Range for Control: 10 V < U < 256 V
Certifications: CE (250 V a.c.), UL *** (240 V a.c.)
Output Relays
Output | Rating (CE 250 V a.c.) | Rating (UL *** 240 V a.c.) |
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DO1. Refrigeration * | 8 (6) A | 10 A Resistive 5FLA, 30LRA |
DO2. Defrost * | 8 (6) A | 10 A Resistive 5FLA, 30LRA |
DO3. Fan or refrigeration 2 * | 6 (3) A | 6 A Resistive 3FLA, 18LRA 131 VA Pilot duty |
DO4. Alarm, light, rail heat or hotgas defrost * | 4 (1) A Min. 100 mA** |
4 A Resistive 131 VA Pilot duty |
* DO1 and DO2 are 16 A relays. DO3 and DO4 are 8 A relays. Max. load must be kept.
** Gold plating ensures make function with small contact loads
*** UL-approval based on 30000 couplings
Features
Coordinated defrost: Supported.
Sensor Input: Supports Pt/PTC sensors. See page 6 for details.
Data Communication: MOD-BUS interface available.
Diagram showing the physical dimensions of the AK-CC 250A controller: Height 80mm, Width 84mm, Depth 71mm. The unit has an IP65 rating.
Diagram of MOD-BUS communication interface, showing terminals A and B for data transmission. A label indicates "No Function" for terminals A and B when not used.
Electrical Connections
The AK-CC 250A offers multiple electrical connection configurations. Refer to the diagrams below for specific wiring setups.
Note on DI1, DI2: Compatible with Guld, Gold, Or, Oro. Maximum cable length is 15 m.
Connection Diagrams (Page 2)
Diagrams illustrating various electrical connection configurations (1 through 10) for the AK-CC 250A controller, detailing terminal assignments for inputs and outputs. Each diagram shows a 230V power input and connections for S3, S4, S5, DI1, and DI2 terminals, along with various output symbols representing relays and other functions. Specific diagrams include labels like "Bypass HG" and "Suction" for context.
- Diagram 1: General connection setup.
- Diagram 2: General connection setup.
- Diagram 3: General connection setup.
- Diagram 4: Connection for Bypass HG and Suction.
- Diagram 5: General connection setup.
- Diagram 6: General connection setup.
- Diagram 7: General connection setup.
- Diagram 8: General connection setup.
- Diagram 9: General connection setup.
- Diagram 10: General connection setup.
Settings and Configuration
This section guides users through setting up the AK-CC 250A controller, including quick-setup options and detailed parameter adjustments.
Setting Up the Controller (Step-by-Step)
- Open parameter r12 and stop the regulation.
- Open parameter 006 and set the used sensor type.
- Select electric connection based on the drawings on page 2.
- Open parameter 061 and set the electric connection number in it.
- Select one of the preset settings from the auxiliary table.
- Open parameter 062 and set the number for the array of presettings.
- Open parameter r12 and start the regulation.
- Review factory settings and make necessary changes.
- For network configuration: Set the address in 003 and start the scan function in the system unit.
Auxiliary Table for Settings (Quick-Setup)
This table provides preset configurations for different operating scenarios (Case and Room).
Parameter | Case | Room | ||||
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Defrost stop on time | Defrost stop on S5 | Defrost stop on time | Defrost stop on S5 | |||
Preset Settings (062) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
Temperature (SP) | 4°C | 2°C | -24°C | 6°C | 3°C | -22°C |
Max. temp. setting (r02) | 6°C | 4°C | -22°C | 8°C | 5°C | -20°C |
Min. temp. setting (r03) | 2°C | 0°C | -26°C | 4°C | 1°C | -24°C |
Sensor signal for thermostat. S4% (r15) | 100% | 0% | ||||
Alarm limit high (A13) | 10°C | 8°C | -15°C | 10°C | 8°C | -15°C |
Alarm limit low (A14) | -5°C | -5°C | -30°C | 0°C | 0°C | -30°C |
Sensor signal for alarm funct.S4% (A36) | 100% | 0% | ||||
Interval between defrost (d03) | 6 h | 6h | 12h | 8h | 8h | 12h |
Defrost sensor: 0=time, 1=S5, 2=S4 (d10) | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
DI1 config. (002) | Case cleaning =10 | Door function =3 | ||||
Sensor signal for display view S4% (017) | 100% | 0% |
Array 1-6: The settings in the grey fields will be changed.
Parameters
The following table details various parameters for the AK-CC 250A controller, categorized by function.
Function | Parameter | Codes | EL-diagram number (page 2) | Min. value | Max. value | Factory setting | Actual setting | |||||||||
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | |||||||
Normal operation | Temperature (set point) | --- | -50.0°C | 50.0°C | 2.0°C | |||||||||||
Thermostat Differential | *** r01 | 0.0 K | 20.0K | 2.0 K | ||||||||||||
Max. limitation of stepson setting | *** r02 | -49.0°C | 50°C | 49.0°C | ||||||||||||
Min. limitation of set point setting | *** r03 | -50.0°C | -50.0°C | 20.0 K | ||||||||||||
Adjustment of temperature indication | r04 | -20.0 K | +10.0 K | 0.0 K | ||||||||||||
Temperature unit (°C/°F) | r05 | °C | °F | °C | ||||||||||||
Correction of the signal from S4 | r09 | -10.0 K | +10.0 K | 0.0 K | ||||||||||||
Correction of the signal from S3 | r10 | -10.0 K | +10.0 K | 0.0 K | ||||||||||||
Manual service, stop regulation, start regulation (-1, 0, 1) | r12 | -1 | 1 | 0 | ||||||||||||
Displacement of reference during night operation | r13 | -10.0 K | 10.0 K | 0.0 K | ||||||||||||
Definition and weighting, if applicable, of thermostat sensors - S4% (100%=S4, 0%=S3) | r15 | 0% | 100% | 100% | ||||||||||||
The heating function is started a number of degrees below the thermostats cutout temperature | r36 | -15.0 K | -3.0 K | -15.0 K | ||||||||||||
Activation of reference displacement r40 | r39 | OFF | ON | OFF | ||||||||||||
Value of reference displacement (activate via r39 or DI) | r40 | -50.0 K | 50.0 K | 0.0 K | ||||||||||||
Alarm | Delay for temperature alarm | A03 | 0 min | 240 min | 30 min | |||||||||||
Delay for door alarm | *** A04 | 0 min | 240 min | 60 min | ||||||||||||
Delay for temperature alarm after defrost | A12 | 0 min | 240 min | 90 min | ||||||||||||
High alarm limit | *** A13 | -50.0°C | 50.0°C | 8.0°C | ||||||||||||
Low alarm limit | *** A14 | -50.0°C | 50.0°C | -30.0°C | ||||||||||||
Alarm delay DI1 | A27 | 0 min | 240 min | 30 min | ||||||||||||
Alarm delay DI2 | A28 | 0 min | 240 min | 30 min | ||||||||||||
Signal for alarm thermostat. S4% (100%=S4, 0%=S3) | A36 | 0% | 100% | 100% | ||||||||||||
Compressor | Min. ON-time | c01 | 0 min | 30 min | 0 min | |||||||||||
Min. OFF-time | c02 | 0 min | 30 min | 0 min | ||||||||||||
Time delay for cutin of comp.2 | c05 | 0 sec | 999 sec | 0 sec | ||||||||||||
Compressor relay 1 must cutin and out inversely (NC-function) | c30 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||||||||||
Defrost | Defrost method (none/EL/GAS/BRINE) | d01 | no | bri | EL | |||||||||||
Defrost stop temperature | d02 | 0.0°C | 25.0°C | 6.0°C | ||||||||||||
Interval between defrost starts | d03 | 0 hours | 48 hours | 8 hours | ||||||||||||
Max. defrost duration | d04 | 0 min | 180 min | 45 min | ||||||||||||
Displacement of time on cutin of defrost at start-up | d05 | 0 min | 240 min | 0 min | ||||||||||||
Drip off time | d06 | 0 min | 60 min | 0 min | ||||||||||||
Delay for fan start after defrost | d07 | 0 min | 60 min | 0 min | ||||||||||||
Fan start temperature | d08 | -15.0°C | 0.0°C | -5.0°C | ||||||||||||
Fan cutin during defrost | d09 | 0 | 2 | 1 | ||||||||||||
Defrost sensor (0=time, 1=S5, 2=S4) | d10 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||||||||||||
Pump down delay | d16 | 0 min | 60 min | 0 min | ||||||||||||
Drain delay | d17 | 0 min | 60 min | 0 min | ||||||||||||
Max. aggregate refrigeration time between two defrosts | d18 | 0 hours | 48 hours | 0 hours | ||||||||||||
Defrost on demand - S5 temperature's permitted variation during frost build-up. On central plant choose 20 K (=off ) | d19 | 0.0 K | 20.0 k | 20.0 K | ||||||||||||
Delay of hot gas injection | d23 | 0 min | 60 min | 0 min |
Advanced Functions and Settings
Fan Control
Parameter | Codes | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Min. value | Max. value | Factory setting | Actual setting | ||
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Fan stop at cutout compressor | F01 | no | yes | no | no | ||||||||||||
Delay of fan stop | F02 | 0 min | 30 min | 0 min | 0 min | ||||||||||||
Fan stop temperature (S5) | F04 | -50.0°C | 50.0°C | 50.0°C | 50.0°C |
HACCP Function
Parameter | Codes | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Min. value | Max. value | Factory setting | Actual setting | ||
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Actual temperature measurement for the HACCP function | h01 | ||||||||||||||||
Last registered peak temperature | h10 | ||||||||||||||||
Selection of function and sensor for the HACCP function. 0 = no HACCP function. 1 = S4 used (maybe also S3). 2 = S5 used | h11 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||
Alarm limit for the HACCP function | h12 | -50.0°C | 50.0°C | 8.0°C | 8.0°C | ||||||||||||
Time delay for the HACCP alarm | h13 | 0 min. | 240 min. | 30 min. | 30 min. | ||||||||||||
Select signal for the HACCP function. S4% (100% = S4, 0% = S3) | h14 | 0% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Real Time Clock
Parameter | Codes | Min. value | Max. value | Factory setting | Actual setting |
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Six start times for defrost. Setting of hours. (0=OFF) | t01-t06 | 0 hours | 23 hours | 0 hours | |
Six start times for defrost. Setting of minutes. (0=OFF) | t11-t16 | 0 min | 59 min | 0 min | |
Clock - Setting of hours | *** t07 | 0 hours | 23 hours | 0 hours | |
Clock - Setting of minute | *** t08 | 0 min | 59 min | 0 min | |
Clock - Setting of date | *** t45 | 1 | 31 | 1 | |
Clock - Setting of month | *** t46 | 1 | 12 | 1 | |
Clock - Setting of year | *** t47 | 0 | 99 | 0 |
Miscellaneous
Parameter | Codes | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Min. value | Max. value | Factory setting | Actual setting | ||
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Delay of output signals after start-up | 001 | 0 s | 600 s | 5 s | |||||||||||||
Input signal on DI1. Function: (0=not used. 1=status on DI1. 2=door function with alarm when open. 3=door alarm when open. 4=defrost start (pulse-pressure). 5=ext.main switch. 6=night operation 7=change reference (activate r40). 8=alarm function when closed. 9=alarm function when open. 10=case cleaning (pulse pressure). 11=forced cooling at hot gas defrost.) | 002 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||
Network address (0=off) | 003 | 0 | 240 | 0 | |||||||||||||
Access code 1 (all settings) | 005 | 0 | 100 | 0 | |||||||||||||
Used sensor type. See page 6. | 006 | Pt | P02 | Pt | Pt | ||||||||||||
Pt: Pt 1000 Ω @ 0°C (AKS 11, AKS 12, AKS 21) P01: PTC 1000 Ω (nominal 990 Ω) = EKS 111 P02: PTC 1000 Ω @ 25°C (nominal 1000 Ω) |
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Display step = 0.5 (normal 0.1 at Pt sensor) | 015 | no | yes | no | no | ||||||||||||
Max hold time after coordinated defrost | 016 | 0 min | 60 min | 20 | 20 | ||||||||||||
Select signal for display view. S4% (100%=S4, 0%=S3) | 017 | 0% | 100% | 100% | 100% | ||||||||||||
Input signal on DI2. Function: (0=not used. 1=status on DI2. 2=door function with alarm when open. 3=door alarm when open. 4=defrost start (pulse-pressure). 5=ext. main switch 6=night operation 7=change reference (activate r40). 8=alarm function when closed. 9=alarm function when open. 10=case cleaning (pulse pressure). 11=forced cooling at hot gas defrost.). 12=coordinated defrost) | 037 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||
Configuration of light function (relay 4) (1=ON during day operation. 2=ON / OFF via data communication. 3=ON follows the DI-function, when DI is selected to door function or to door alarm) | 038 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||
Activation of light relay (only if 038=2) | 039 | OFF | ON | OFF | OFF | ||||||||||||
Rail heat On time during day operations | 041 | 0% | 100% | 0 | 0% | ||||||||||||
Rail heat On time during night operations | 042 | 0% | 100% | 0 | 0% | ||||||||||||
Rail heat period time (On time + Off time) | 043 | 6 min | 60 min | 10 min | 10 min | ||||||||||||
Case cleaning. (0=no case cleaning. 1=Fans only. 2=All output Off.) | *** 046 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||
Selection of EL diagram. See overview page 2 | * 061* | 1 | 10 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||
Download a set of predetermined settings. See overview previous page. | * 062* | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||
Access code 2 (partly access) | *** 064 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||
Save the controllers present settings to the programming key. Select your own number. | 065 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||
Load a set of settings from the programming key (previously saved via 065 function) | 066* | 0 | 25 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||
Replace the controllers factory settings with the present settings | 067 | OFF | On | OFF | OFF |
Service and Diagnostics
Service Information
Status codes are shown on page 5.
Status Code | Description | |||||||||||||||
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S0-S33 | ||||||||||||||||
Temperature measured with S5 sensor | *** u09 | |||||||||||||||
Status on DI1 input. on/1=closed | u10 | |||||||||||||||
Temperature measured with S3 sensor | *** u12 | |||||||||||||||
Status on night operation (on or off ) 1=closed | *** u13 | |||||||||||||||
Temperature measured with S4 sensor | *** u16 | |||||||||||||||
Thermostat temperature | u17 | |||||||||||||||
Read the present regulation reference | u28 | |||||||||||||||
Status on DI2 output. on/1=closed | u37 | |||||||||||||||
Temperature shown on display | u56 | |||||||||||||||
Measured temperature for alarm thermostat | u57 | |||||||||||||||
Status on relay for cooling | ** u58 | |||||||||||||||
Status on relay for fan | ** u59 | |||||||||||||||
Status on relay for defrost | ** u60 | |||||||||||||||
Status on relay for rail heat | ** u61 | |||||||||||||||
Status on relay for alarm | ** u62 | |||||||||||||||
Status on relay for light | ** u63 | |||||||||||||||
Status on relay for valve in suction line | ** u64 | |||||||||||||||
Status on relay for compressor 2 | ** u67 |
*) Can only be set when regulation is stopped (r12=0)
**) Can be controlled manually, but only when r12=-1
***) With access code 2 the access to these menus will be limited
Factory settings are indicated for standard units. Other code numbers have customized settings. SW = 2.3x
Fault, Alarm, and Status Codes
Fault code display | Alarm code display | Status code display |
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E 1 Fault in controller | A1 High temperature alarm | S0 Regulating |
E 6 Change battery + check clock | A2 Low temperature alarm | S1 Waiting for end of the coordinated defrost |
E 25 S3 sensor error | A4 Door alarm | S2 ON-time Compressor |
E 26 S4 sensor error | A 5 Max. Hold time | S3 OFF-time Compressor |
E 27 S5 sensor error | A 15 DI 1 alarm | S 4 Drip-off time |
A 16 DI 2 alarm | S 10 Refrigeration stopped by main switch | |
A 45 Standby mode | S 11 Refrigeration stopped by thermostat | |
A 59 Case cleaning | S 14 Defrost sequence. Defrosting | |
A 60 HACCP alarm | S 15 Defrost sequence. Fan delay | |
S 17 Door open (open DI input) | ||
S 20 Emergency cooling | ||
S 25 Manual control of outputs | ||
S 29 Case cleaning | ||
S 30 Forced cooling | ||
S 32 Delay of output at start-up | ||
S33 Heat function r36 is active | ||
non The defrost temperature cannot be displayed. There is stop based on time | ||
-d- Defrost in progress | ||
PS Password required |
User Interface
The buttons
Set menu
- Push the upper button until a parameter r01 is shown
- Push the upper or the lower button and find that parameter you want to change
- Push the middle button until the parameter value is shown
- Push the upper or the lower button and select the new value
- Push the middle button again to enter the value.
Cutout alarm relay / receipt alarm/see alarm code
• Push short the upper button
Set temperature
- Push the middle button until the temperature value is shown
- Push the upper or the lower button and select the new value
- Push the middle button to select the setting.
Reading the temperature at defrost sensor
• Push briefly the lower button
Manuel start or stop of a defrost
• Push the lower button for four seconds. (Though not for application 4).
See HACCP registration
- Give the middle button a long push until h01 appears
- Select required h01-h10
- See value by giving the middle button a short push
LED Indicators
Light emitting diode
- ? = refrigeration
- ❄️ = defrost
- ? = fan running
Flashes fast at alarm
HACCP
HACCP function is active
Sensor Information
Sensor Overview
Schematic showing the sensor overview, illustrating the connection of sensors S3, S4, and S5 to the controller.
Pt 1000 @ 0°C | PTC 1000 Ω KTY81-121 | PTC 1000 Ω @ 25°C KTY81-110 | |
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AKS 11, AKS 12, AKS 21 | EKS 111 | ||
°C | Ω | Ω | Ω |
30 | 1167.7 | 1029 | 1040 |
25 | 1097.3 | 990 | 1000 |
20 | 1077.9 | 951 | 961 |
15 | 1058.5 | 914 | 923 |
10 | 1039.0 | 877 | 886 |
5 | 1019.5 | 841 | 850 |
0 | 1000.0 | 807 | 815 |
-5 | 980.4 | 773 | 781 |
-10 | 960.9 | 740 | 747 |
-15 | 941.2 | 708 | 715 |
-20 | 921.6 | 677 | 684 |
-25 | 901.9 | 647 | 653 |
-30 | 882.2 | 617 | 624 |
-35 | 862.5 | 589 | 595 |
-40 | 842.7 | 562 | 567 |
Compatibility with other brands:
- Carel: TSH/TST/TSM/TSQ/PT1
- Dixell: S6, PMG/PMP/PMT
- Elliwell: SN6/SN7
- Lae: ST1K.CP
- Frigo: VX6
Sensor Type Selection (Parameter 006):
- Pt: Pt 1000 Ω @ 0°C (AKS 11, AKS 12, AKS 21)
- P01: PTC 1000 Ω (nominal 990 Ω) = EKS 111
- P02: PTC 1000 Ω @ 25°C (nominal 1000 Ω)
Additional Information
Manuals available in multiple languages:
- English Manual
- Deutsches Manual
- Manuel en français
- Dansk Manual
- Manual español
- Svenska Handbok
- Dutch Handleiding
For further information, visit: www.danfoss.com
Environmental Note: The product contains electrical components and must be disposed of separately from domestic waste, following local and current legislation for electrical and electronic waste.