Sollatek FreoCom FCA33 Series - User Manual

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FCAx3
Advanced Electronic Temperature Controller With Energy
Saving, Defrost, and Plug-in Connectivity Options
USER MANUAL

Sollatek FreoCom FCA33 Series Specifications

General

Efficiency	>95%
Input Voltage	12V/24V
Maximum Charge Current	30A
Maximum Load Current	30A
Protection	Overload, Short Circuit, Reverse Polarity
Output Voltage	12V/24V
Cooling	Natural

Summary

General Safety Precautions

Installation and Environmental Safety

Covers safe installation, temperature, vibration, and environmental considerations.

Electrical Safety and Component Integrity

Details electrical hazards, voltage protection, currents, and consequential failures.

Electrical Hazards and First Aid

Dangers of Electricity

Details hazards from 'live parts' and common electrical accident causes.

Reducing Electric Shock Risk

Provides tips to reduce electric shock risk, including insulation and tools.

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 DESCRIPTION

Overview of the FCAx3 as an electronic refrigeration controller.

1.3 LED INDICATORS

Explains the meaning of Red, Yellow, and Green LED indicators.

2. FUNCTION

2.1 TEMPERATURE CONTROL

How the FCAx3 controls temperature using NTC probes.

2.2 ENERGY SAVING

Features to reduce energy consumption via fan cycling and setback.

2.3 DEFROST CONTROL

Explains natural and forced defrost modes and their operation.

2.4 VOLTAGE AND COMPRESSOR PROTECTION

Details built-in voltage protection and compressor safeguards.

3. OPERATION

3.1 STANDARD REGULATING MODE

Illustrates temperature, compressor, and fan operation in normal mode.

3.2 DEFROST MODE

Explains how defrost is triggered and terminated by time or temperature.

3.3 ENERGY SAVING MODE

Explains how energy saving mode works with door switch and temperature settings.

5. INSTALLATION

5.3 WIRING CONNECTIONS

Important safety warnings and instructions for wiring.

5.3.1 MAINS AND OUTPUT WIRING

Detailed instructions for connecting mains and output wires.

5.3.2 INPUT SENSOR WIRING

Instructions for connecting temperature probes and door switches.

6. TESTING PROCEDURE

6.1 THERMOSTATIC FUNCTION

6.2 DEFROST FUNCTION

6.3 VOLTAGE PROTECTION FUNCTION

Steps to test the voltage protection features.

8. CONFIGURATION

8.1 DESKTOP CONFIGURATION

8.1.3 PARAMETER CONFIGURATION WINDOW

8.1.5 CONNECT A CONTROLLER TO THE DESKTOP CONFIGURATION INTERFACE

10. PARAMETERS

10.1 HARDWARE CONFIGURATION

10.2 RELAY CONFIGURATION (RELAY #2;#3)

10.3 TEMPERATURE CONTROL

10.4 ENERGY SAVING (TEMPERATURE SET-BACK)

10.6 DEFROST FUNCTION

Parameters related to enabling, triggering, and timing defrost cycles.

10.7 VOLTAGE PROTECTION