Ako D14XXX Series Temperature Controlling Thermometers
List of Part Numbers and Details
The following table provides details for various Ako temperature controlling thermometers, including model numbers, power supply, relay configurations, communication options, and display types. Unless otherwise indicated, all devices are supplied with one 1.5-metre NTC probe. For additional probes, request parts AKO-149xx for NTC probes and AKO-1558xx for PTC probes.
| MODELS | POWER SUPPLY | RELAYS | REMOVABLE PROBE | TERMINAL FORMAT | PROBE TYPE | DIGITAL INPUTS* | COMMUNICATION | RTC | ECO MODE | FAN | AUX | STRIP | DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AKO-D14012 | 12/24V | NO | SLIM | (NTC/PTC) | 1 | NO | NO | NO | SET | 1 | ||||||
| AKO-D14023 | 230V | NO | SLIM | (NTC/PTC) | 1 | NO | NO | NO | SET | 1 | ||||||
| AKO-D14120 | 110V | 16 A | NO | SLIM | (NTC/PTC) | 3 | NO | NO | NO | SET | 1 | |||||
| AKO-D14123 | 230V | 16 A | NO | SLIM | (NTC/PTC) | 3 | NO | NO | NO | SET | 1 | |||||
| AKO-D14125 | 230V | 16 A | Without probe | STANDARD | (NTC/PTC) | 1 | YES | NO | NO | SET | 1 | |||||
| AKO-D14023-C | 90-260V 50/60Hz | (NTC/PTC) | 1 | YES | NO | NO | SET | 1 | ||||||||
| AKO-D14112 | 12/24V | 16 A | NO | STANDARD | Up to 2 (NTC/PTC) | Up to 2 | 4 | NO | NO | YES | SET | 1 | ||||
| AKO-D14123-2 | 230V | 2 CV | NO | STANDARD | Up to 2 (NTC/PTC) | Up to 2 | 4 | NO | NO | YES | SET | 1 | ||||
| AKO-D14123-2-RC | 90-260V 50/60Hz | 2 CV | YES | STANDARD | Up to 2 (NTC/PTC) | Up to 2 | 4 | YES | YES | YES | SET | 1 | ||||
| AKO-D14212 | 12V | 16 A | 8 A | NO | STANDARD | Up to 2 (NTC) | Up to 2 | 4 | NO | NO | YES | SET | 1 | |||
| AKO-D14220 | 120V | 16 A | 8 A | NO | STANDARD | Up to 2 (NTC) | Up to 2 | 4 | NO | NO | YES | SET | 1 | |||
| AKO-D14223 | 230V | 16 A | 8 A | NO | STANDARD | Up to 2 (NTC) | Up to 2 | 4 | NO | NO | YES | SET | 1 | 3 digits with decimal point and minus sign, red display | ||
| AKO-D14312 | 12V | 16 A | 6 A | 8 A | NO | STANDARD | Up to 2 (NTC) | Up to 2 | 4 | NO | NO | YES | SET | 1 | ||
| AKO-D14320 | 120V | 16 A | 6 A | 8 A | NO | STANDARD | Up to 2 (NTC) | Up to 2 | 4 | NO | NO | YES | SET | 1 | ||
| AKO-D14323 | 230V | 16 A | 6 A | 8 A | NO | STANDARD | Up to 2 (NTC) | Up to 2 | 4 | NO | NO | YES | SET | 1 | ||
| AKO-D14323-C | 90-260V 50/60Hz | 16 A | 6 A | 8 A | YES | STANDARD | Up to 2 (NTC) | Up to 2 | 4 | YES | NO | YES | SET | 1 | ||
| AKO-D14412-RC | 12V | 6 A | 6 A | 6 A | YES | STANDARD | Up to 3 (NTC) | Up to 3 | 4 | YES | YES | YES | SET | 1 | ||
| AKO-D14423-RC | 90-260V 50/60Hz | 6 A | 6 A | 6 A | YES | STANDARD | Up to 3 (NTC) | Up to 3 | 4 | YES | YES | YES | SET | 1 | ||
| AKO-D10123 | 230V | 2 CV | NO | EXTENDED | Up to 2 (NTC/PTC) | Up to 2 | 4 | NO | NO | YES | SET | 1 | ||||
| AKO-D10223 | 230V | 16 CV | 8 A | NO | EXTENDED | Up to 2 (NTC) | Up to 2 | 4 | NO | NO | YES | SET | 1 | |||
| AKO-D10323 | 230V | 16 CV | 6 A | 8 A | NO | EXTENDED | Up to 2 (NTC) | Up to 2 | 4 | NO | NO | YES | SET | 1 | ||
| AKO-D16323 | 90-260V 50/60Hz | 16 A | 6 A | 8 A | SI | EXTENDED | Up to 2 (NTC) | Up to 2 | 2 | NO | NO | YES | SET | 1 | BIGDarwin 2 digits with decimal point and minus sign, red display |
Common 230 VAC Applications
The following table outlines common applications for 230 VAC models:
| CONSERVATION | FREEZING | HEAT |
|---|---|---|
| Static evaporator AKO-D14123 | Ventilated evaporator AKO-D14223 | Ventilated evaporator AKO-D14323 |
| With integrated communications + 2 CV relay + RTC AKO-D14123-2-RC | With integrated communications + auxiliary relay AKO-D14323-C | With integrated communications + auxiliary relay + RTC AKO-D14423-RC |
| Static evaporator AKO-D14223 | With integrated communications AKO-D14123-2-RC | With integrated communications + RTC AKO-D14323-C |
Setpoint and Programming Access
Accessing setpoint and programming functions varies by device type:
3- and 4-key devices
Setpoint Access: Display shows temperature. Press and hold SET for 5 seconds, then release to access setpoint. Press SET again to confirm.
Programming Access: Display shows temperature. Press and hold SET for 10 seconds, then release to access programming.
Key functions during programming:
- SET: Access parameter or accept the new value.
- UP Arrow (?): Toggle parameters or increase value.
- DOWN Arrow (?): Toggle parameters or decrease value.
1-key devices
Setpoint Access: Display shows temperature. Press and hold SET for 5 seconds, then release to access setpoint. Press SET again to confirm.
Stand-by Mode: Press and release SET for less than 5 seconds to go to Stand-by.
Programming Access: Display shows temperature. Press and hold SET for 10 seconds, then release to access programming.
Key functions during programming:
- SET: Access parameter or accept the new value.
- UP Arrow (?): Short push (less than 5 seconds): Toggle parameters or increase value. Long push (more than 5 seconds): Access parameter or accept the new value.
- DOWN Arrow (?): Toggle parameters or decrease value.
BIGDarwin
Setpoint Access: Display shows temperature. Press and hold the UP arrow (?) for 5 seconds to access setpoint. Press UP arrow (?) again to confirm.
Stand-by Mode: Press and release the DOWN arrow (?) for less than 5 seconds to go to Stand-by.
Programming Access: Display shows temperature. Press and hold the UP arrow (?) for 10 seconds, then release to access programming.
Key functions during programming:
- UP Arrow (?): Short push (less than 5 seconds): Toggle parameters or increase value. Long push (more than 5 seconds): Access parameter or accept the new value.
- DOWN Arrow (?): Toggle parameters or decrease value.
Table of Parameters
The following tables detail various control and monitoring parameters, alarm settings, defrost controls, fan controls, and real-time clock parameters.
CONTROL AND MONITORING
| Parameter | Description | Units | Parameter | Description | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP | Temperature Adjustment (Set Point) | (°C/°F) | AO | Configuration of temperature alarms: 0=Relative to SP; 1=Absolute | |
| CO | Calibrating probe 1 (Offset) | (°C/°F) | A1 | Maximum alarm probe 1 (must be greater than SP) | (°C/°F) |
| C1 | Probe 1 differential (Histeresis) | (°C/°F) | A2 | Minimum alarm probe 1 (must be less than SP) | (°C/°F) |
| C2 | Upper blocking of the Set Point (cannot be set above this value) | (°C/°F) | A3 | Temperature alarm delay during start-up | (min.) |
| C3 | Lower blocking of the Set Point (cannot be set below this value) | (°C/°F) | A4 | Temperature alarm delay after completion of a defrost | (min.) |
| C4 | Type of delay for protection of the compressor: 0=OFF/ON (since the last disconnection); 1=ON (since start-up/reset); 2=OFF-ON/ON-OFF (since the last shut-down/start-up) | A5 | Temperature alarm delay after reaching the value of A1 or A2 | (min.) | |
| C5 | Protection delay time (value of the option selected in parameter C4) | (min.) | A6 | External alarm delay when receiving digital input signal (P10 or P11=2 or 3) | (min.) |
| C6 | Status of COOL relay with probe fault 0=OFF; 1=ON; 2=Average based on last 24 hours prior to probe fault; 3=ON-OFF as prog. C7 and C8 (in heat mode always OFF) | A7 | External alarm delay when receiving digital input signal (P10 or P11=2 or 3) | (min.) | |
| C7 | Alarm relay polarity 0=Relay ON in alarm (OFF no alarm) 1=Relay OFF on alarm (ON with no alarm) | A8 | Show warning if defrost is terminated by time-out 0=No, 1=Yes | ||
| C8 | Time relay ON in case of faulty probe (If C7=0 and C8≠0, the relay will always be OFF deenergised) Time relay OFF in case of fault of probe 1 (If C8=0 y C7≠0, the relay will always be ON energised) | (min.) | A9 | Alarm relay polarity 0=Relay ON in alarm (OFF no alarm) 1=Relay OFF on alarm (ON with no alarm) | |
| C9 | Maximum duration of fast freezing mode. (0=Off) | (min.) | A10 | Temperature Alarm Differential (A1 and A2) | (°C/°F) |
| C10 | Change set point (SP) in fast freezing mode, when it reaches this point (SP + C10) returns to normal. (SP+C10 ≥ C3) (0=OFF). The value of this parameter is always negative or 0. | (°C/°F) | A12 | Door open alarm delay (if P10 or P11=1) | (min.) |
| C11 | Length of inactivity at digital input to activate ECO mode (Only if P10 or P11=1 and P0=0) (0=OFF) | (h.) | EP | Exit to Level 1 | |
| C12 | Change set point (SP) in ECO mode (SP+C12≤ C2) (0= Off) | (°C/°F) | |||
| CnF | Set the default parameters according to the type of application 1=Multipurpose 2=Frozen 3=Fruit and Vegetables 4=Fresh Fish 5=Soft Drinks 6=Bottle Racks 7=AC 8=Heat/Incubators | ||||
| P1 | Delay of all functions on receiving electrical power | (min.) | PO | Type of operation 0=Direct, Cold; 1=Inverted, Heat | |
| P2 | Access code (password) functions 0=Inactive; 1=Block access to parameters; 2=Keyboard lock | P3 | Access code (password) functions | ||
| P4 | Selection of type of inputs 1=1 probe + 2 digital inputs 2=2 probes +1 digital input 3=3 probes | P5 | MODBUS address | ||
| P6 | Configuration of AUX relay 0=Fans 1=Defrost/2nd Defrost 2=Alarm 3=Light 4=Pump down 5=Master Defrost | P7 | Temperature display mode 0=Whole in °C 1=One decimal in °C 2=Whole in °F 3=One decimal in °F | ||
| P8 | Probe to be displayed (as per parameter P4) 0=visualization of all the probes in sequence 1=Probe 1 2=Probe 2 | P9 | Selection of probe type 0=NTC; 1=PTC | ||
| P10 | Configuring digital input 1 0= Off 1=Door contact 2=External alarm 3=Severe external alarm | P11 | Configuring digital input 2 0= Off 1=Door contact 2=External alarm 3=Severe external alarm | ||
| P12 | Digital input polarity 10=Energised on closed contact, 1=Energised on open contact | P13 | Digital input polarity 20=Energised on closed contact, 1=Energised on open contact | ||
| P14 | Maximum start-up time after pump down | (sec.) | P15 | Maximum pump down time | (sec. x10) |
| EP | Exit Level 1 |
DEFROST CONTROL
| Parameter | Description | Units | Parameter | Description | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| d0 | Defrost frequency (Time between two starts) | (h.) | d1 | Maximum defrost duration (0=defrost deactivated) | (min.) |
| d2 | Type of message during defrost: 0=Current temperature; 1=Temperature at start of defrost; 2=Display dEF message | d3 | Maximum duration of message (time added at the end of the defrost) | (min.) | |
| d4 | Defrost end temperature (probe 2) (If P4≠1) | (°C/°F) | d5 | Defrost on equipment start-up 0=NO, First defrost as per d0; 1=YES, First defrost as per d6 | |
| d6 | Defrost start delay on equipment start-up | (min.) | d7 | Defrost type: 0=Resistors 1=Inverted cycle | |
| d8 | Calculated time between defrost periods: 0=Total actual time; 1 =Sum of times the compressor is on | d9 | Drip time at end of defrost (compressor and fans off) (if P4≠1) | (min.) | |
| d10 | 1st defrost start time (RTC required) | (h: min.) | d11 | 2nd defrost start time (RTC required) | (h: min.) |
| d12 | 3rd defrost start time (RTC required) | (h: min.) | d13 | 4th defrost start time (RTC required) | (h: min.) |
| d14 | 5th defrost start time (RTC required) | (h: min.) | d15 | 6th defrost start time (RTC required) | (h: min.) |
| EP | Exit Level 1 |
FAN CONTROL
| Parameter | Description | Units | Parameter | Description | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F0 | Fan shut-down temperature as per probe 2 (if P4≠ 1) | (°C/°F) | F1 | Probe 2 differential (If P4≠ 1) | (°C/°F) |
| F2 | Stop fans when stopping compressor 0=No, 1=Yes | F3 | Fan status during defrost: 0=0ff; 1=On | ||
| F4 | Starting delay after defrost (if F3=0) Will only operate if it is higher than d9 | (min.) | F5 | Stop fans on opening the door 0=No, 1=Yes (Requires a digital input configured as port P10 or P11=1) | |
| EP | Exit Level 1 |
RTC REAL TIME CLOCK PARAMETERS
| Parameter | Description | Units | Parameter | Description | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| r1 | Clock configuration: HOUR | (h.) | r2 | Clock configuration: MINUTES | (min.) |
| EP | Exit Level 1 |
ACCES AND INFORMATION CONTROL
| Parameter | Description | Units | Parameter | Description | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L5 | Access code (Password) request. | PU | Program version (Information) | ||
| Pr | Program revision (Information) | ||||
| EP | Exit Level 1 |
Messages
The following table lists the messages displayed by the controllers:
- AE: External alarm activated.
- AES: Severe external alarm activated.
- Adt: Defrost time-out alarm.
- Pab: Door open alarm.
- Ar: Clock battery discharged or clock deprogrammed.
- Art: Pump down timed-out.
- E1/E2/E3: Probe 1, 2 or, 3 faulty.
- dEF: Indicates a defrost is underway.
- AH: Flashing: maximum temperature alarm on control probe.
- AL: Flashing: minimum temperature alarm on control probe.
Display Indicators
The following indicators can be displayed:
- (PRG) Programming mode active
- Standby mode active
- COOL relay active
- DEF relay active
- (AUX) AUX relay active
- Continuous cycle active
- FAN relay active
- HEAT relay active
- (ECO) ECO mode active
Note: Flashing indicator lights signal that the function should be activated by temperature but is not due to a timing or protection override.
The list of parameters, messages and configurations is general. Some models may not have certain parameters or messages. Specific parameters and messages appear in the installation manual for each model.
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