FCAx3 USER MANUAL
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3.2 DEFROST MODE
3.2.1 STANDARD DEFROST
Depending on the requirement, defrost can be triggered by either using the temperature or/and by time, when both settings
are enabled, whichever event happens first will trigger or end the defrost cycle.
The FCAx3 has a minimum defrost duration and minimum duration between defrost cycles which must be satisfied before
it will act no matter the status of the other parameters. This is to ensure the defrost cycle is not stopped too early or defrost
cycles are not initiated too close together.
3.2.2 ADVANCED DEFROST MODES
The FCAx3 has optional advanced pre- and post-defrost settings that provide extra protection to the controller and
compressor as well as maximising defrost efficiency.
Time
Pre Defrost
Mode
Defrost is activated
by temperature or
time
Defrost Mode Drip Down
Mode
Post Drip Down
Recovery Mode
Defrost ended by
temperature or
time
Aux 1 & 2
configurable
Aux 1 & 2
OFF
Aux 1 & 2
OFF
Aux 1 & 2
configurable
Compressor OFF during
ALL defrost modes
ON
OFF
Compressor
ON
OFF
Evaporator
Fan
ON
OFF
Defrost Relay
Post Drip Down
Recovery ended
by temperature
or time