Electronic Controllers and Sensors

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Stand-alone Driver Modules
Series EXD-S
for stable superheat control with stepper motor driven electrical control valves Series EX5, EX6, EX7, EX8

Features
• Fully tested and ready for operation after wiring
• Plug and play
• Operating modes and alarms via LED for easy
diagnostics
• Easy wiring
• CE Marking for electromagnetic compatibility
• Housing for DIN Rail mounting
Options
• Other setting values upon request, minimum
100 pieces per order quantity
EXD-S
See datasheet A3.5.046 for more information.

Selection Table
Type Order-Nr. Valve Capacity Capacity Refrigerant Superheat MOP
see page 14 regulation (kW) * regulation setting (K) setting (bar)
EXD-S05 804 537 EX5 5 .. 50
EXD-S06 804 538 EX6 15 .. 120
R 22 6K 6.5
EXD-S07 804 539 EX7 35 .. 330
EXD-S08 804 540 EX8 90 .. 880
EXD-S15 804 541 EX5 5 .. 53
EXD-S16 804 542 EX6 15 .. 126
R 407C 6K 6.5
EXD-S17 804 543 EX7 35 .. 347
EXD-S18 804 544 EX8 100 .. 925
EXD-S25 804 545 EX5 4 .. 39 10-100%
EXD-S26 804 546 EX6 10 .. 93
R 134a 6K 3.3
EXD-S27 804 547 EX7 25 .. 255
EXD-S28 804 548 EX8 70 .. 680
EXD-S35 804 549 EX5 4 .. 35 7.0
EXD-S35S 804 564 EX5 4 .. 35 2.3
EXD-S36 804 550 EX6 10 .. 84 7.0
R 404A 6K
EXD-S36S 804 565 EX6 10 .. 84 2.3
EXD-S37 804 551 EX7 25 .. 230 7.0
EXD-S38 804 552 EX8 60 .. 613 7.0
EXD-S45 804 553 EX5 6 .. 58
R 410A 6K 10.6
EXD-S46 804 554 EX6 15 .. 140
*) Nominal conditions: +38°C condensing temperature, +4°C evaporating temperature and 1K subcooling. For other conditions see datasheet.

Accessories
Description Type Order Nr. Note
Pressure Transmitter PT4-07S 802 320 for R 22, R 407C, R 134a,
R 404A/R 507
Pressure Transmitter PT4-18S 802 322 for R 410A only
Temperature Sensor ECN-C60 804 514 6m cable length
Uninterruptible Power Supply ECP-024 804 558 optional, recommended
Electrical Terminal Kit K09-P00 804 560 for ECP-024
Transformer 230 V/24 V AC, 20 VA ECT-523 804 332
Cable Assemblies for EX5/EX6 see page 14 ECP-024
Ordering Information (Example)
System with 100 kW cooling capacity and
refrigerant R22 requires the following parts:
EX6 Electronic Expansion Valve ECN-C60 Temperature Sensor
EX5-N15 Electrical Cable and Plug assembly ECP-024 Uninterruptible Power Supply
EXD-S06 Driver module K09-P00 Electrical Terminal Kit
PT4-07S Pressure Transmitter ECT-523 Transformer

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Universal Driver Modules
Series EXD-U
for the operation of ALCO stepper motor driven valves EX5 / EX6 / EX7 / EX8 as
- Solenoid Valve
- Electronic Expansion Valve
- Hot Gas Bypass or Evaporating Pressure Regulator for capacity control
- Crankcase Pressure Regulator
- Condenser Pressure Regulator
- Liquid Level Control
Features
• Plug and run, no parameter for setting i.e.
automatic operation
• Valve opening proportional to 4-20mA or 0-10V
analogue input signal
• Digital input can be used to force valve closing EXD-U
• Dip-switches allow for selection of Electrical
Control Valve, analogue input and start mode
• Aluminium housing for DIN Rail mounting
• Easy wiring
• Fully tested and ready for operation
• CE-marking for electromagnetic compatibility
Options
• Uninterruptible Power Supply to automatically
close valve after power down (see picture on
page 28)

Selection Table
Description Type Order-Nr. Note
Universal Driver Module EXD-U00 804 557
Electrical Terminal Kit K09-U00 804 559 for EXD-U00

Accessories
Description Type Order Nr. Note
Uninterruptible Power Supply ECP-024 804 558 for up to 2 driver modules
Electrical Terminal Kit K09-P00 804 560 for ECP-024
Transformer 230 V/24 V AC, 20 VA ECT-523 804 332

Capacity Data
see Electrical Control Valve data.
For function as:
• Expansion Valve - Superheat Control see
page 15 to 21
• Capacity Control by means of Hot Gas Bypass see
page 22
• Evaporating Pressure Regulator or Crankcase
Pressure Regulator see page 23 to 24
• Condensing Pressure Regulator see page 25 to 26

See datasheet A3.5.048 for detailed application

drawings and technical data. For other than the
specified operating conditions an Excel based
Selection Tool can be ordered from your ALCO sales
office.

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Electronic Temperature and Case Controller Series EC1
without network comunication

Features
• 2 ½ digit LED display with automatic decimal
point
• Standard 71 x 29 mm cutout dimensions
• Display in °C or °F (EC1-000, -010, -020, -040)
• Display in %, bar, psi and k Pa (EC1-110)
• 5 models for typical modes of operation: EC1-040
- Electronic Thermometer
- Thermostat for off cycle defrost (1 relay)
- Thermostat for electric or hot-gas defrost
(2 relays)
- Thermostat for electric or hot-gas defrost and
fan control (4 relays)
- Universal Electronic Controller with mA input
for multiple applications: typically humidity
or pressure sensors
• Integrated timer and alarm functions EC1-110
• All parameters and functions programmable on
keypad or with optional infrared remote control
• Password protection to eliminate abuse
• IP 65 protection class when mounted in front
panel

Type Order Nr. Function Outputs Indicator LEDs Housing Depth

EC1-000 804 300 Electronic Thermometer 1 64 mm
EC1-010 804 301 Thermostat for off cycle defrost 1 SPST 2 64 mm
EC1-020 804 302 Thermostat for electric or hot-gas defrost 2 SPST 2 72 mm
EC1-040 804 303 Thermostat for electric or hot-gas defrost 2 SPST 4 72 mm
and fan control 2 SPDT
EC1-110 804 316 Universal Electronic Controller 1 SPST 1 71.5

Brief Description of the Different Versions

EC1-000 Electronic Thermometer EC1-040 Temperature Controller for electric or
• Temperature display for up to two NTC sensors hot-gas defrost and fan control
• Switch from display sensor 1 to sensor 2 by ex- • Same than EC1-020, for display case or cold room
ternal contact temperatures below 0°C
• Display of a virtual temperature calculated from • Fan control programmable
the temperature at both sensors • Two digital multifunction inputs
• Auxilliary multifunction relay can be programmed
EC1-010 Temperature Controller for off cycle
for various functions (light, alarm etc.)
defrost
• For display cases or cold rooms with temperatures EC1-110 Universal Controller
above 0°C • Multi purpose single 4-20 mA or 0-20 mA input
• Thermostatic control of compressor or liquid line typically for pressure or humidity applications
solenoid • Units of display variable: % humidity, pressure; bar,
• Integrated defrost timer functionality psi or k Pa
• All temperature and timing parameters pro- • Single relay control output for compressor or
grammable liquid line solenoid
• Integrated defrost timer functionality
EC1-020 Temperature Controller for electric or hot-
gas defrost
• Same than EC1-010, but for display case or cold
room temperatures below 0°C
• Timer- or temperature controlled defrost
functionality
• Single relay control output for compressor or
solenoid valve

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Technical Data
Supply voltage 12 V AC ±10% 50/60 Hz Output contact rating all relays:
I ind=2 A, P ind= 230 W,50 Hz,230 V, cos ϕ =0.5
I W =8 A, P W= 1800 W, 230 V, cos ϕ = 1
Inputs (EC1-000, Temperature sensors, defrost Temperature
-010, -020, -040) termination sensor storage -10 … +70°C
Sensor type NTC 10KΩ @ 25°C ambient 0 … +60°C
Order codes see accessories operation (NTC sensor) -50 … +50°C
Inputs (EC1-110) Single input sensor: 4-20 or 0-20mA Indicators (LED) Compressor, defrost, continous cycle,
Sensor type Humidity or pressure, see below fan, alarm, indirect or direct operation
Display 21/ 2 digits red LED mode
Alarm buzzer fitted as standard if applicable infrared remote control
Weight ~ 120 g activated
Power consumption 3 VA EC1-010, -020, -040 Protection IP 65 (frontal protection with gasket)
2 VA EC1-000, EC1-110

Accessories
Description Type Order Nr.
NTC Sensors, single insulated 1,5 m cable length ECN-S15 804 304
(10 kΩ at 25°C) 3 m cable length ECN-S30 804 305
6 m cable length ECN-S60 804 284
ECN-Sxx

Transformer 12 V, 3 VA 230 VAC Input EC T-123 804 307

12 / 24 V, 20 VA 110 / 230 VAC input ECT-523 804 332

Infrared Remote Control for English EC1-IRE 804 308

EC1-000, EC1-010, German EC1-IRD 804 309 ECT-123
EC1-020, EC1-040 French EC1-IRF 804 310
Spanish EC1-IRS 804 311
Italian EC1-IRI 804 329

Infrared Remote Control for English ECU-IRE 804 350

EC1-110 German ECU-IRD 804 351
French ECU-IRF 804 352
Spanish ECU-IRS 804 353
Italian ECU-IRI 804 354
EC1-IRx
Sensors for EC1-110 Type Order Nr.
Pressure Transmitters -0.8 to 7 bar PT4-07S 802 320
PT4 series 4 ... 20 mA 0 to 18 bar PT4-18S 802 322
0 to 30 bar PT4-30S 802 324
0 to 50 bar PT4-50S 802 326
Cable Assemblies 1,5 m cable length PT4-L15 804 593 PT4 PT4-Lxx
-50 ... +80 °C 3,0 m cable length PT4-L30 804 594
6,0 m cable length PT4-L60 804 595
Humidity sensors
temp. & humidity (wall) ECS -TH1 804 355
temp. & humidity (duct) ECS -TH2 804 356
ECS-TH1 ECS-TH2

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Display Case and Universal Controllers
Series EC2
with Web Server functionality and TCP/IP Protocol or
with LON Protocol (FTT-10)

Functional Overview: Type TCP/IP Type LON

Display Case and Cold Room Controllers

Electronic Controller: Temperature and Superheat Control of EX2 (Press. / Temp. input) EC2-352 EC2-351
Electronic Controller: Temperature and Superheat Control of EX2 (Temp. / Temp. input) EC2-312 EC2-311
Electronic Controller: Thermostat control, for Thermo-Expansion valve EC2-212 EC2-211
Universal Controllers
With 2 digital inputs, 3 temperature inputs, 4 relay outputs EC2-112 EC2-111

Features of EC2-3 models:

• Superheat control for Pulse Width Modulated
Valves (e.g. EX2-Series) see Functional Overview
above
• Self-adapting controller, no user setup necessary
• Limitation of evaporating temperature (MOP)
Features of all models:
• Air temperature control
• Defrost timer for natural, electric or hot-gas EC2
defrost with fan control Controller
• Integrated timer and alarm functions
• All parameters and functions are programmable:
via standard web browser (EC2-xx2 models),
via LON communication (EC2-xx1 models),
with integral keypad, or
with optional infrared remote control
• Password protection to eliminate unauthorised
use
• Standard 29 x 71 mm cutout dimensions
• 2 ½ digit display in °C or °F
• CE approved
Communication LON
• Echelon® LON FTT-10 interface based on the Options
LonWorks© standard for monitoring and • Standard screw terminal kit K02-000 available
configuration through a supervisory system for all models. OEM crimp versions available
such as the AMS Monitoring Server upon request.
Communication TCP/IP Ethernet • NTC temperature sensors
• Web Server Function provides monitoring and • Transformers for 230 VAC mains
configuration through a standard web browser.
• ALCO EC2-IRx Series Infrared Remote Control for
Ethernet interface, as used in most office PCs.
easy parameter setting and programming
• Graphical visualisation via built-in web-pages
• Fixed or dynamic TCP/IP address with username
and password
• Alarms via email
• Up to 30 days datalog

Example for web page monitoring

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Selection Table
Alco EC2 Series Controllers
Network Controller TCP/IP LON
Description Type Order-Nr. Type Order-Nr.
Display Case Controller (P / T) EC2-352 807 772 EC2-351 807 771
Display Case Controller (T / T) EC2-312 807 682 EC2-311 807 681
Display Case Controller TXV EC2-212 807 482 EC2-211 807 481
Universal I/O Controller EC2-112 807 472 EC2-111 807 471
K02-000
Accessories Type Order-Nr.
Terminal kits
Terminal kit for EC2-35x and EC2-31x K02-000 800 050
Terminal kit for EC2-21x and EC2-11x K02-211 807 647
Temperature Sensors
Air-Sensors, single insulated 1,5 m cable length ECN-S15 804 304
(10 kΩ at 25°C) 3 m cable length ECN-S30 804 305
6 m cable length ECN-S60 804 284
Pipe-Sensors 3 m cable length ECN-P30 804 280
(10 kΩ at 25°C) 6 m cable length ECN-P60 804 281
8 m cable length ECN-P80 804 282
ECT-523
Defrost sensor (10 kΩ at 25°C)
6 m cable length ECN-F60 804 283
(including fin clip)
Pressure transmitter -0.8…7 bar, PT4-07S 802 320
Cable plug assembly 1.5m length PT4-L15 804 593

Transformer, 110/230 VAC Input, 12/24 V output, 20VA ECT-523 804 332

Infrared Remote Control

Language: English EC2-IRE 804 345
German EC2-IRD 804 346
French EC2-IRF 804 347
Spanish EC2-IRS 804 348 EC2-IRE
Italian EC2-IRI 804 349
EX2 Pulse width modulated expansion valve: see page 10

Technical Data
Supply voltage 24 V AC ±10% 50/60 Hz Temperature
class II only storage -10 … +70°C
Power consumption 20 VA incl. EX2 valve (EC2-3xx) operation 0 … +50°C (housing)
3 VA (EC2-21x and EC2-11x) operation -50 … +50°C (NTC sensor)
Inputs up to 5 Temperature sensors Display 2½ digits red LED
Refrigerant inlet (saturated temp.) Automatic decimal point
Refrigerant outlet (suction temp.) between -19.9 & +19.9
Air into / Air out of evaporator Switchable between °C & °F
Defrost termination
Output contact rating SPDT & SPST relays, Indicator LEDs Compressor, defrost,
cos ϕ = 0.5: 250 V max / 8 A resistive load Varies upon model fan, alarm,
2 A inductive load service LED
(Voltage free contacts) (defrost, compressor, fan) Protection IP 65 (front protection with gasket)
Triac output to EX2 24 VAC, 1 A max. Sensor type NTC 10KΩ @ 25°C
Communication LON: FTT10 Order codes see above
interface TCP/IP: Ethernet Weight ~ 150 g

Typical Order Package

for a display case
Case Controller EC2-311 807 681 2 pipe sensors ECN-P60 804 281
Electrical Control Valve EX2-M00 801 091 2 air sensors ECN-S30 804 305
Coil 24 VAC / 2W ASC 24V 801 052 Defrost sensor ECN-F60 804 283
Orifice 2 EXO-003 801 088 Transformer ECT-523 804 332
Terminal Kit K02-000 800 050

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Block Diagrams
EC2-35x Case Controller (EXV, Press / Temp) EC2-31x Case Controller (EXV, Temp / Temp)

Inputs Outputs Inputs Outputs

1 = Suction pressure 6 = EX2 Expansion valve 1 = Coil in temperature 6 = EX2 Expansion valve
2 = Coil out temperature 7 = Compressor 2 = Coil out temperature 7 = Compressor
3 = Air in temperature 8 = Fan 3 = Air in temperature 8 = Fan
4 = Air out temperature 9 = Defrost heater 4 = Air out temperature 9 = Defrost heater
5 = Defrost temperature 5 = Defrost temperature

EC2-21x Case Controller (TXV) EC2-11x Universal I/O Controller

Inputs Outputs Inputs Outputs

1 = Digital Input 6 = Solenoid valve 1 = Digital Input 6 = Digital output
2 = Digital Input 7 = Compressor 2 = Digital Input 7 = Digital output
3 = Air in temperature 8 = Fan 3 = Temperature input 8 = Digital output
4 = Air out temperature 9 = Defrost heater 4 = Temperature input 9 = Digital output
5 = Defrost temperature 1 0 = Digital output 5 = Temperature input

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Coldroom and Universal Controllers
Series EC3
with Webserver Function and TCP/IP Protocol or
with LON Protocol

Functional Overview: Type TCP/IP Type FTT-10

Cold Room Controllers

Coldroom Controller: Temperature and Superheat Control of EX5 .. EX8 (Stepper Motor) EC3-332 EC3-331

Universal Controllers
With 12 digital inputs and 12 digital outputs EC3-112 EC3-111

Features of EC3-3 models:

• Superheat control with self-adapting algorithm for
Stepper Motor driven ECVs (EX5 ... EX8) see
Functional Overview above
• Version EC3-33x with integral backup battery to
close Expansion Valve in case of power loss
• Limitation of evaporating temperature (MOP)
Features of all models:
• Thermostat, fan & defrost control including
adaptive and on demand defrost algorithms
• Analog inputs: 6 NTC temperature sensors
• Analog input for suction pressure measurement
using Alco PT4 Series pressure transmitters
• Digital inputs for compressor safety and coldroom
door contact plus two programmable inputs
• Relay outputs for compressor, defrost and alarm
plus programmable relay
• All parameters and functions are programmable: EC3-311
via TCP/IP Ethernet controller (EC3-xx2 models), ECD-001
via LON communication (EC3-xx1 models),
with keypad of optional display unit ECD-001
• Electrical connections via plug-in type screw
terminals
• Lightweight aluminum enclosure for DIN rail
mounting
• CE approved
Features of ECD-001 Display Unit
Communication TCP/IP Ethernet
• Connection to EC3 Series via a RJ45 Western
• Web Server Function provides monitoring and digital plug. No further power cables are
configuration through a standard web browser. required.
Ethernet interface, as used in most office PCs.
• 2 ½ digit display
Communication LON
• Indicator LEDs for compressor, fan, heater and
• Echelon® LON FTT-10 interface based on the alarm
LonWorks© standard for monitoring and
configuration through a supervisory system • 4 Keys allow parameter modification if necessary
such as the ALCO Monitoring Server AMS • Easy mounting in panels with 71 x 29 mm cut-out
• IP65 if mounted in front panel
Options
• Front mounted ECD-001 Display Unit for
temperature and output status indication
Typical Order Package
• Alco Controls EC2-IRx Infrared Remote Control for
• Coldroom Controller EC3-33x
easy parameter setting and programming. Avail-
able in English, German, French, Italian & Spanish • Terminal Kit: K03-330 for EC3-33x
languages • Display unit: ECD-001
• NTC temperature sensors • 1.5m connector cable for display unit : ECC-017
• 50 VA Din rail mounting transformer ECT-623 • Transformer: ECT-623
• AMS Series Monitoring Server for remote • Sensors: depending on application
visualisation and programming

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Selection table
EC3- Series for Cold Applications:
Communication interface: TCP/IP LON
Description Type Order Nr. Type Order Nr.
Coldroom Controller ECV Stepper Motor Drive EC3-332 807 632 EC3-331 807 631
Universal Controller EC3-112 807 712 EC3-111 807 711
*For further details, refer to: EX5, EX6 Electrical Control Valves see page 14

Terminal Kits for EC3 Series :

Terminal Kit for EC3-33x series K03-331 807 648
Terminal Kit for EC3-11x series K03-110 807 656

ECD Series Display Units :

Display for EC3-200 to -500 ECD-001 807 641 K03-330
Connection cable EC3 to ECD 1.5 m ECC-017 804 380

Accessories
Type Order Nr.
NTC Sensors (Air t ype) 1,5 m cable length ECN-S15 804 304
(10 kΩ at 25°C) 3 m cable length ECN-S30 804 305
6 m cable length ECN-S60 804 284
NTC Sensors (Pipe type) 3 m cable length ECN-P30 804 280
(10 kΩ at 25°C) 6 m cable length ECN-P60 804 281
8 m cable length ECN-P80 804 282
PT4 PT4-Lxx
NTC Sensors (Fin type)
6 m cable length ECN-F60 804 283
(10 kΩ at 25°C)
Pressure transmitter -0.8…7 bar, PT4-07S 802 320
Cable plug assembly 1.5m length PT4-L15 804 593
Transformer for DIN rail 230 VAC Input,
ECT-623 804 421
mounting, Class II 24 V output, 50VA

Infra Red Remote Control ECT-623

Language: English EC2-IRE 804 345
German EC2-IRD 804 346
French EC2-IRF 804 347
Spanish EC2-IRS 804 348
Italian EC2-IRI 804 349

EC2-IRE

Technical Data
Controller EC3-3xx Display Unit ECD-001
Supply voltage 24 VAC ±10%, 50/60 Hz Class II only Supply voltage Via ECC-017 from EC3 controller
Power consumption 20 VA max. EC3-20x & EC3-31x version LED indicators Compressor, fan, defrost, alarm outputs
50 VA max. EC3-33x version LON service pin & IR controller status
Plug-in connector size Removable screw version Display LED Numeric segmental display, red, 2½ digits
Digital I/Os wire size 0.5 … 2.5 mm 2 with automatic dec. point betw. ±19.9
Analogue I/O wire size 0.14 … 1.5 mm 2 switchable between °C and °F
Operating Keys 4 operating keys: Programming,
Communication LON: FTT10 service/up, select/Down
interface TCP/IP: Ethernet Connecting lead 1,5 m (ECC-017) with RJ45 connectors
Temperature Temperature
storage -20 … +65°C storage -20 … +65°C
operating 0 … +60°C operating 0 … +60°C
Humidity 0 … 80% r.h. non condensing Humidity 0 … 80% r.h. non condensing
Protection class IP 20 Protection class IP 65 (front panel with gasket)
Weight ~ 810 g Weight ~ 52 g
Mounting Din-rail mounted Mounting Panel door (71 x 29mm cutout)

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Block Diagrams
EC3-33x Coldroom Controller for stepper motor driven ECV

Inputs Outputs
1 = Coil in temperature 12 = Compressor
2 = Coil out temperature 13 = Defrost heater
3 = Air in temperature 14 = Alarm
4 = Air out temperature 15 = spare
5 = Defrost temperature 16 = Fan
6 = spare 17 = Stepper motor ECV
7 = Suction pressure
8 = Compressor safety
9 = Door contact
10 = spare
11 = spare

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Condenser- and Condensing Unit Controllers
Series EC2
with Webserver Function and TCP/IP or with LON Protocol

Common Features
• Maintenance and alarm management
• Sensor failure handling
• Setpoint compensation by market sensor
• Inputs for common low and common high
pressure alarms EC2
Controller
• Configuration data stored in non-volatile
memory
• Electrical connection via plug-in type screw
terminals
• Echelon® LON-protocol for full network
capabilities
• FTT10 Network interface
• Operation and commissioning via local or
remote PC
• CE approved
EC2-IRE
Condenser Controllers Remote Control
• Compact controller to control condensing
temperature at the desired condition based on
pressure input.
Condensing Unit Controllers
• To control a combination of compressors and Communication TCP/IP Ethernet
condenser fans based on suction and • Web Server Function provides monitoring and
condensing pressure respectively. configuration through a standard web browser.
Ethernet interface, as used in most office PCs.
Communication LON • Graphical visualisation via built-in web-pages
• Echelon® LON FTT-10 interface based on the • Fixed or dynamic TCP/IP address with username
LonWorks© standard for monitoring and and password
configuration through a supervisory system • Alarms via email
such as the AMS Monitoring Server • Up to 30 days datalog

Block Diagrams
EC2-74x Condenser Controller with fan speed control EC2-71x Condenser Controller for up to 4 fans

Inputs Outputs Inputs Outputs

1 = Condenser pressure 3 = Speed controlled fan 1 = Safety switch fan 1 6 = Fan 1
2 = Ambient temperature 4 = Sprinkler 2 = Safety switch fan 2 7 = Fan 2
5 = 2 stage condenser coil 3 = Safety switch fan 3 8 = Fan 3
4 = Safety switch fan 4 9 = Fan 4
5 = Condenser pressure

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