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Danfoss EKE 1C

Danfoss EKE 1C
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User Guide
Superheat controller
Type EKE 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D
For commercial air conditioning and pvo4 refrigeration applications

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Danfoss EKE 1C Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandDanfoss
ModelEKE 1C
CategoryController
LanguageEnglish

Summary

1 Introduction

2 Portfolio overview

3 Installation

3.1 Environmental conditions

Specifies operating and storage conditions for the controller.

3.2 Mounting

Instructions for DIN rail mounting.

3.3 General Connections overview

An overview of all possible connection methods for the EKE 1x series.

3.4 Cabling lengths for different connections

3.5 Connecting Relay Outputs

3.6 Temperature Sensor Mounting

3.7 Power and signal sharing

3.7.1 Sharing Power Sources

Sharing power supplies and battery backups.

3.7.2 Sharing input signal

Sharing digital and analog input signals.

3.7.3 Sharing pressure sensor signal

Sharing pressure sensor readings.

Sensor Signal sharing via CANBus

Sharing sensor signals using CANBus for EKE 1C/1D.

Receiving Sensor Signal via Modbus

Receiving sensor data via Modbus for EKE 1B/1C.

4 Applications

4.1 Controller Mode

Using EKE as a standalone controller.

4.1.1 Superheat control mode

EKE as PI controller for superheat.

4.1.2 Temperature control mode

Temperature control via S3/S4 sensors.

4.2 Driver Mode

Using EKE as a stepper motor valve driver.

4.3 Typical EKE applications

Examples of EKE usage.

Chiller applications

EKE in chiller systems.

Reversible Chiller applications

EKE in reversible chillers.

Heat Pump applications

EKE in heat pumps.

AC Air Handler & Cold Room

EKE in AC air handlers and cold rooms.

Multi Evaporator applications

EKE in multi-evaporator systems.

5 User Interface

5.1 Configuration using MMI Display

Using MMIGRS2 display for configuration.

5.1.1 MMIGRS2 Setup and service

Setup and service procedures for MMIGRS2.

5.1.2 MMIGRS2 Main screen

Data displayed on MMIGRS2 main screen.

ERR31 Error Alarm on MMIGRS2

Troubleshooting ERR31 alarms on MMIGRS2 display.

Service mode through MMIGRS2

Using service mode on MMIGRS2 display.

5.2 Configuration using KoolProg Software:

Configuring EKE controllers using KoolProg software.

4.2.1 Setting Up KoolProg

Step-by-step guide to setting up KoolProg software.

4.2.2 KoolProg Wizard for Rapid Controller Configuration:

Quick configuration using KoolProg wizard.

4.2.3 KoolProg Set parameters menu

Navigating the KoolProg set parameters menu.

4.2.4 Copy to device- Uploading configuration file to KoolProg:

Uploading configuration files via KoolProg.

4.2.5 KoolProg On-line service Menu:

Using the KoolProg service menu for analysis.

5.3 Quick Configuration

Quick parameter settings for general applications.

6 Configuration

6.1 Driver Mode

Using EKE as a stepper motor valve driver.

6.1.1 Driver Mode using analog signal

Driving valve with analog signals.

6.1.2 Driver Mode using Communication Bus

Driving valve via communication bus.

6.2 Superheat Control Mode

Configuring superheat control.

6.2.1 Superheat Reference Calculation Parameters

Methods for calculating the superheat reference.

Load AP

Load AP method for SH reference calculation.

Delta Temperature Reference

Delta Temperature method for SH calculation.

6.2.2 Temperature Control Parameters

Temperature control using sensors.

6.2.3 Offsetting Superheat, Temperature and OD Via External signal

Adjusting references using external signals.

6.2.4 Compressor feed Forward function

Using compressor speed to adjust PI parameters.

6.3 Other features and modes

Additional features and operational modes.

6.3.1 Startup and Defrost Modes

Startup and defrost modes.

Start OD with protection

Start OD with limiter protection.

Start OD without protection

Start OD without limiter protection.

Defrost sequence

Initiating defrost sequence.

6.3.2 Protection features

System protection features.

Fail Safe Operation

Controller entering safe mode on error.

Superheat close

Ensuring superheat above setpoint.

Lowest Operating Pressure (LOP)

Keeping evaporating pressure above LOP setpoint.

Maximum Operating Pressure (MOP)

Keeping evaporating pressure below MOP setpoint.

High Condensing Temperature Protection

Reducing load at high condensing temps.

Minimum S4 leaving media (freeze protection)

Preventing freeze-up of leaving media.

Priority of Protection features

Priority order of protection features.

6.3.3 Manual Mode

Manual valve operation using digital inputs.

6.3.4 Valve configuration

Configuring stepper motor valves.

6.3.5 Adding user Defined Refrigerant

Adding custom refrigerants.

7 Parameter List

8 Alarms and troubleshooting

8.1 Alarms

Details on system alarms and their causes.

8.1.1 Configuration errors

Alarms related to incorrect configuration settings.

8.1.2 Sensor alarmserrors

Alarms related to sensor faults or missing signals.

8.1.3 Stepper alarmserrors

Alarms related to stepper motor valve operation.

8.1.4 Bus alarmserrors

Alarms related to communication bus errors.

8.1.5 Application alarms

Alarms related to specific application conditions.

8.1.6 Thermostat alarms

Alarms related to thermostat operation.

8.1.7 Stop state alarm

Alarm indicating the controller is in a stopped state.

8.1.8 Manual mode alarm

Alarm indicating the controller is in manual mode.

8.2 Troubleshooting

Guide to diagnose and resolve common issues.

9 Appendix

10 Ordering

11 Certificates, declarations, and approvals

12 Online support

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