Danfoss KoolKey User manual

User Guide
KoolKey
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Principle
KoolKey is an interface and programming device to:
• Connect EET Controller with PC and act as a gateway when working
online using KoolProg® application on the PC.
• Act as programming key to program settings into EET controllers in the
production and the field.
KoolProg®as Programming Key
Programming key function is used for transferring parameter files from key to controller and vice versa.
a. EETa controller with main power
KoolKey
EETa
To COM 
To main power
Programming a powered-up controller:
• Power up the controller using 120 V / 230 V power supply
• Connect the koolKey to controller TTL port using KoolKey cable
Note: EET compact (EETc) does not support this option.
Programming an unpowered controller:
• Connect Power bank or 5 V power supply to KoolKey USB type A port.
• Connect the Koolkey to controller TTL port using KoolKey cable.
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KoolKey as a Gateway
Gateway mode enables to work online with the connected controller
through KoolProg® on a PC.
KoolProg® allows following functions:
• Set Parameters – Create, view and edit controller settings.
• Copy to Controller – Program settings file created offline to connected
controller.
• Online service – Monitor real time operations of the controllers and make
adjustments to the settings while connected.
Connection:
• Connect the KoolKey to USB port of PC installed with KoolProg® software
• Connect the controller to KoolKey using KoolKey cable
(Refer KoolProg® User Guide for detailed instructions on how to use KoolProg.
Download KoolProg® at: koolprog.danfoss.com)
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b. EETc/EETa controller without main power
To Power bank /
5 V power supply
KoolKey
EETc/EETa
To COM 
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Type C USB


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Step Action Illustration LED info
1.
Power up KoolKey by either connecting
to an external power bank or to a
powered up controller.
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2. Green
1. Re
d
• The LED will flash red indicating KoolKey
is powered up.
• After few seconds LED would turn green
indicating successful connection and data
transfer readiness
2.
a. Write funtion: Short press the button
(1 sec) to transfer data from the
KoolKey to the controller.
Note: When KoolKey is connected to
power bank, the write functions gets
initiated automatically as soon as the
Koolkey is connected to controller
without pressing the button.
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Data
~1 sec.
Green
Green LED flashes –
Indicating parameter file upload
b. Read Function: Long press the button
(3 sec) to transfer data from the
controller to the KoolKey.
Note:
• Read function is not supported
when KoolKey is powered up from a
power bank.
• Make sure that an xml file with
the same name is already saved in
KoolKey before executing the read
function.
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Green
~3 sec.
Data
Green LED flashes -
Indicating parameter file download
3.
Successful file transfers
(This could take around 5 – 8 sec for
read and write functions to successfully
complete.
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Green
Constant green
Unsuccessful file transfer
(Check connection and compatible
programing file).
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Re
d
Red flashes
ADAP-KOOL®
Parameter file transfer steps:
Note: Do not leave the cable hanging when connected to a live controller.