Full Gauge Controls TC-900Ri clock User manual

CONTROLLER FOR REFRIGERATION
WITH REAL TIME DEFROSTING
AND SERIAL OUTPUT
Ver.10
TC-900Ri clock
1. DESCRIPTION
TC-900Ri clock is a temperature controller for refrigerated products. It automates defrost processes
according to the need of the installation, saving energy. It has two sensors, one for room temperature and
another that, fixed to the evaporator, controls the end of defrost and fan return. In addition, it has an
internal real time clock that enables creating an agenda with up to eight daily defrosts for each day of the
week. The controller's internal battery guarantees its synchronism, even during power shortage, tor many
years. It has an output for serial communication, and can be managed remotely through Sitrad ® via
Internet.
Product complies with CE (European Union), NSF ( and UL Inc. (United States and
Canada).
2. APPLICATION
• Refrigeration chambers
• Counters
United States)
3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Power Supply: TC-900Ri clock -115/230 Vac ±10% (50/60 Hz)
TC-900RiL clock -12/24 Vac/dc
- Control temperature: -50 to 75°C / -58 to 167°F
- Resolution: 0.1ºC from -10 to 75ºC and 1ºC outside this range / 1°F in all range
- Operating temperature: 0 to 50 ºC / 32 to 122°F
- Operation humidity: 10 to 90% RH (without condensation)
- Dimensions: 71 x 28 x 71mm
- Load current (outputs):
REFR: 5(3)A / 250Vac 1/8HP (compressor, solenoid valve or contactor)
FANS: 5(3)A / 250Vac1/8HP (evaporator fans)
DEFR: 5(3)A / 250Vac (defrost resistance or hot gas)
- Sensors:
S1: ambient sensor (black cable)
S2: evaporator sensor (gray cable)
4.
4.1 - Control temperature adjust (SETPOINT):
- Press for 2 seconds until appears , and release it after that. The adjusted temperature will
appear.
- Use and to change the value and then press to record it.
CONFIGURATIONS
SET
SET
CLASSIFICATION ACCORDING TO IEC60730-2-9 STANDARD:
- Temperature limit of the installation surface: 50º C
- Type of construction: Built-in electronic controller
- Automatic action: Type 1
- Control of pollution: Level 2
- Impulse voltage: 1,5kV
- Temperature for the test of sphere pressure: 75ºC and 125ºC
- Insulation: Class II
Fun
Defrost by programmed time (weekly schedule)
Control differential (hysteresis)
Minimum setpoint allowed to the end user
Maximum setpoint allowed to the end user
Delay when the instrument is powered on
Act point of low ambient temperature alert (S1)
Act point of high ambient temperature alert (S1)
Refrigeration time (interval between defrosts)
Compressor delay after on (on - off)
Compressor delay after off (off - on)
Compressor status with detached ambient sensor (S1)
Defrost when the instrument is powered on
Evaporator temperature (S2) for end defrost
Maximum defrost duration (for security)
Fan turned on during defrost
4.2 - Parameters table
Description Min Max Unit Standard Min Max Unit Standard
CELSIUS FAHRENHEIT
0 - no
0.1
-50
F03
0
-50.0
-50.0
1
0
0
0 - off
0 - no
-50.0
0=disable
0 - no
1 - yes
20.0
F04
75.0
30
75.0
75.0
999
999
999
1 - on
1 - yes
75.0
90
1 - yes
-
°c
°c
°c
min.
°c
°c
min.
sec.
sec.
-
-
°c
min.
-
0 - no
1
-58
F03
0
-58
-58
1
0
0
0 - off
0 - no
-58
0=disable
0 - no
1 - yes
36
F04
167
30
167
167
999
999
999
1 - on
1 - yes
167
90
1 - yes
-
°F
°F
°F
min.
°F
°F
min.
sec.
sec.
-
-
°F
min.
-
1 - yes
2.0
-50.0
75.0
0
-50.0
75.0
240
0
0
1 - on
0 - no
40.0
45
0 - no
1 - yes
4
-58
167
0
-58
167
240
0
0
1 - on
0 - no
104
45
0 - no
Defrost type
Locked temperature indication (S1) during defrost
Draining time (dripping of defrost water)
Evaporator temperature (S2) for fan return after draining
Maximum time of fan return after draining (fan-delay)
Fan on with compressor off (refrigeration)
Fan stopped for high temperature in the evaporator (S2)
Offset indication for ambient sensor (S1)
Network equipment address RS - 485 (serial communication)
0 - electric
0 - no
0
-50
0
0 - no
-50
-20.0
001
-
-
min.
°C
min.
-
°C
°C
-
1- hot gas
1 - yes
30
75.0
30
1 - yes
75.0
20.0
247
0 - electric
0 - no
10
0.0
1
1 - yes
50.0
0.0
001
0 - electric
0 - no
10
32
1
1 - yes
122
0
001
0 - electric
0 - no
0
-58
0
0 - no
-58
-36
001
1- hot gas
1 - yes
30
167
30
1 - yes
167
36
247
-
-
min.
°F
min.
-
°F
°F
-
Exemple: To control the temperature in 4.0°C with differential of 1.0°C. Soon, the refrigeration will be
turned off in 4.0°C and turned on again in 5.0°C (4.0+1.0)
F03 - Minimum setpoint allowed to the end user
F04 - Maximum setpoint allowed to the end user
Electronic limits whose purpose is prevent that too high or too low setpoint temperatures are
regulated.
F05 - Delay when the instrument is powered on
When the instrument is powered on, its control is kept disabled during a time, delaying the start of
process. During this time, it works only as temperature indicator. It serves to prevent demand of electric
energy peaks, in case of lack or return of the same and when exists a lot of equipment connected on the
same net. For this, just adjust different times for each equipment. This delay may be of compressor or
defrost (when exist defrost on turn on).
F06 - Act point of low ambient temperature alert
F07 - Act point of high ambient temperature alert
If the ambient temperature (S1) reaches this point during the refrigeration, this will be visually signaled
by the indication of a blinking light on the display.
F08 - Refrigeration time (interval between defrosts)
It is the time which compressor will turn on and turn off only for ambient temperature and starts to
becounted when the fan is turned on , after fan-delay stage (fan return after draining).
Caution: The defrost will only begin if the temperature indicated in S2 (evaporator sensor) is less than
indicated in F13.
F09 - Compressor delay after on (on-off)
It is the minimum time that compressor will keep on, it means, space of time between the last drive and
the next stop. It serves to prevent high voltage events in the electric network.
4.2.1 - Parameters description
F01 - Defrost by programmed time (weekly schedule)
This function allows that the defrosts scheduled by time are enabled.
"O" = The defrosts normally happen after the end of the refrigeration stage.
"1" = The defrosts are activated by the programmed time that is set in the weekly schedule.
F02 - Control differential (hysteresis)
It is the difference of temperature (hysteresis) between to turn OFF and turn ON the refrigeration output.
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F14 - Maximum defrost duration (for safety)
This function enables the adjustment of the maximum defrost cycle time period. If during this time period
the evaporator the temperature does not reach the F13 set value, a blinking light will appear on the
displays lower right hand corner indicating the defrost cycle was initiated by the set time and not by the
temperature.
F15 - Fan turned on during defrost
Enables fan function during the defrost cycle. For example, a natural defrost or a heating element
installed outside of the evaporator.
F16 - Defrost type
"O" Electrical defrost (heating elements), activates only the defrost output.
"1" Hot gas defrost, where the compressor and defrost outputs are activated
F17 - Locked temperature indication (S1) during defrost
This function prevents the visualization of ambient temperature elevation during defrost, maintaining
the last temperature indication prior to defrost. At the beginning of the refrigeration cycle, a normal
temperature indication will again take place after fan delay.
F18 - Draining time (dripping of defrost water)
Time necessary for all evaporator water to be drained. All outputs are remained off. Adjust this time to
zero if this stage is not desired.
F19 - Evaporator temperature (S2) for fan return after draining
After drainage the fan delay cycle is enabled. The refrigeration (REFR.) is immediately turned on
because of the high ambient temperature. The fan is only enabled after the evaporator temperature
lowers to the set programmed value. This process is required to remove heat (caused by defrost) that
still exists on the evaporator, preventing ambient release.
F20 - Maximum time of fan return after draining (fan-delay)
For security, in case the evaporator temperature does not reach F19 set value or S2 sensor is
disconnected, fan reactivation will happen in this function's set time.
F21 - Fan on with compressor off (refrigeration)
During refrigeration, the fan activation can be conditional to the compressor.
"O" = The fan only stays on while the compressor is on. (In some cases this option can generate a great
electrical energy economy)
"1" = The fan stays on during all of the refrigeration cycle.
F22 - Fan stopped for high temperature in the evaporator
This functions purpose is to cycle the evaporator ventilation until the ambient temperature approaches
that of the toreseen temperature in the installation manual, therefore preventing high temperature and
released pressure that can damage the compressor, lf the evaporator temperature surpasses that of the
set value, the fan is turned off again with a set hysteresis of 2°C bellow its value. Valuable resource when
refrigeration equipment that had been inactive for a few days or refrigerated cases are restocked with its
proper merchandise.
F23 - Offset indication for ambient sensor
Allows it to compensate for eventual ambient temperature misreading, usually due to a sensor
replacement.
F24 - Network equipment address RS - 485 (serial communication)
Each controller connected to the RS-485 network must have its own address different from the
others so that the computer will be able to identify it.
Attention: To avoid communication problems, make sure that there are no controllers with the same
address.
4.2.2 - Advanced function adjustment
a) Hold at the same time the and for 2 seconds until appears, them let go, soon the
indication will appear requesting that the access code be inputed.
b) Press then use the and to input the access code (123) confirm it by pressing the
key. The indication will appear again.
c) Press . The message will appear.
d) Quickly press to enter the advanced function menu. The will then appear.
e) Use and to access the desired function.
f) After selecting a function, press to visualize the set value for that function.
g) Use and to change the value and when ready, press to record the set value and return
to the function menu.
h) To exit the function menu, hold for 2 seconds until appears.
i) To return to normal operation (temperature indication), hold again the key for 2 seconds until
appears.
Note: To visualize the set configuration value (without changing them) it is not necessary to enter the
access code.
SET
SET
SET
SET
SET
SET
SET
4.3 - Defrost schedule
1P1, 1P2,..., 1P8 >> Defrosts programmed for Sunday
2P1, 2P2,..., 2P8 >> Defrosts programmed for Monday
3P1, 3P2,..., 3P8 >> Defrosts programmed for Tuesday
4P1, 4P2,.... 4P8 >> Defrosts programmed for Wednesday
5P1, 5P2,.... 5P8 >> Defrosts programmed for Thursday
6P1, 6P2,..., 6P8 >> Defrosts programmed for Friday
7P1, 7P2,..., 7P8 >> Defrosts programmed for Saturday
OBS: To make it so the defrost cycles are activated by the programmed time schedule, the
programming for at least one defrosts each day of the week is required. If not, the defrosts will take place
at the normal process (after the time of refrigeration is finished) the function F01 will be automatically set
to "O".
F10 - Compressor delay after off (off-on)
It is the minimum time that compressor will keep off, it means, space of time between the last stop and the
next drive. It serves to alliviate the discharge pressure and to increase the time of useful life of the
compressor.
F11 - Compressor status with detached ambient sensor (S1)
If the ambient sensor (S1) will be danified or outside the specified range, the compressor assumes the
configured status in this function,
Example: For counters of fruits, it is better to keep the compressor off. In counters of meat it is better to
keep the compressor on.
F12 - Defrost when the instrument is powered on
Enables the defrost cycle to occur when the controller is activated. For example at the return of electrical
energy (in case of a power outage)
F13 - Evaporator temperature (S2) for end defrost
If the evaporator temperature (sensor S2) reaches the set value, the defrost cycle will be determined by
the temperature, witch is preferred. Due to this the defrost cycle is optimized.
1 - 1st program of the day
2 - 2nd program of the day
3 - 3rd program of the day
4 - 4th program of the day
5 - 5th program of the day
6 - 6th program of the day
7 - 7th program of the day
8 - 8th program of the day
* The code that appears on the screen is formatted in the following manner:
Ex.: 4P2 Wednesday
Program 2
{
_P_
Number of programmed defrost Day of the week
1-Sunday
2-Monday
3-Tuesday
4-Wednesday
5-Thursday
6-Friday
7-Saturday
4.3.1 - Adjusting the defrost schedules
a) Hold and at the same time for 2 seconds until appears, then let go. The
indication will appear requiring that the access code be inserted .
b) Press and insert the access code 123 (one hundred and twenty three) by using the and ,
confirming with . The will appear again
c) Press twice, the message will appear.
d) Press to enter the defrost program menu. will appear,
e) Use and to access the desired program.
f) After selecting the program press to visualize the time adjusted for that defrost.
g) Use and to change the time adjusted when ready press to record the time and return
to the defrost programmed times.
h) To exit the defrost program menu you must hold for two seconds until appears.
i) To return to the normal operation (temperature indication) press again for 2 seconds until
appears.
Notes:
1) To disable the undesired programmed defrost times, adjust the amount to the maximum until
appears.
2) To visualize the scheduled programmed defrost times (without changing them), it is not necessary to
enter the access code.
SET
SET
SET
SET
SET
SET
SET
4.4 - Seeting the clock and the day for the week
a) Hold and at the same time for 2 seconds Until appears, then release will now
appear requiring the access code to be inserted.
b) Press and input the access code 123 (one hundred and twenty three) by using the and ,
and reaffirming with . Then will appear again.
c) Press three times. The message will then appear on the display.
d) Press , the adjustments will appear in the following order.
HOURS MINUTES DAY OF THE WEEK
Ex.:12h43min - Friday
Hours
Minutes
Day of the week
SET
SET
SET

4.5 - Parameters setting diagram
Hold and for 2 seconds. Until appears, then let go.
By and keys it is possible to alternate between
Access code (123)
Process functions menu (F01 a F24)
Weekly programming for defrost times (1P1 a 7P8)
Clock (hours and minutes) and weekday adjustment (1 a 7)
for 2 seconds =
5. FUNCTIONS WITH FACILITATED ACCESS
5.1 - Process stage, elapsed time and evaporator temperature
(S2):
By pressing the key, the process stage will appear and the elapsed time (in minutes) already
occurred in this stage, followed by the appearance of the (S2) evaporator temperature.
In case of a disconnected sensor or temperature out specified range a will appear on the display.
Process stages: Initial delay (control disable)
Fan-Delay
Refrigeration
Defrost
Drainage
FAN-DELAY REFRIGERATION DEFROST DRAINING
Indication released
F20 F14 F18F08
Indication locked (if enabled in F17)
5.2 - Manual defrost
Realize a manual defrost, regardless of the programming, by holding the key for 4 seconds, until
appears.
If the instrument is realizing the defrost cycle and you want to finish it, follow the same instructions
above, until appears.
5.3 - Minimum and maximum temperature register
By pressing , the sign will appear and the maximum and minimum temperatures of the black
sensor (ambient temperature) will appear. Soon will appear showing the minimum and maximum
temperatures of the gray sensor (evaporator).
Note: To reset settings, hold the key through all the minimum and maximum temperature
visualization until appears.
5.4 - Visualizing the current weekday and time
Press quickly the key. The following information's will appear:
HOURS MINUTES DAY OF THE WEEK
SET
5.5 - How to determine the end of the defrost by temperature
a) Set the following functions to their maximum values:
- Interval between defrosts (F08 = 999 min)
- Evaporator temperature to end defrost (F13 = 75 °C)
- Maximum defrost duration (F14 = 90 min)
b) Wait until a layer of ice layer is created around the evaporator
c) A manual defrost, holding the key for 4 seconds, until appears.
d) Visually follow the melting.
e) Wait until the ice around the evaporator is melted to consider the defrost finalized.
f) Check the temperature in evaporator detected by the sensor S2 at this moment by pressing the
Key and copy this value to the function F13 - Evaporator temperature (S2) to determine the end of
the defrost.
g) For security, adjust again the function F14 - Maximum duration of defrost, that depends of the defrost
type. Example: Electrical defrost (heating element) = maximum of 45 minutes
Defrost by hot gas = maximum of 20 minutes 45
h) Now adjust the function F08 Refrigeration time with the desired value.
6. SIGNALLING
The led's signals indicate the status of the outputs:
REFR: Compressor or liquid gas solenoid
FANS: Evaporator fans
DEFR: Defrost (resistance or hot gas)
Ambient sensor disconnected or out of range.
Evaporator sensor disconnected or out of range.
High ambient temperature alarm.
Low ambient temperature alarm.
Whenever the defrost ends due to time and not temperature, a point located in the lower right-
hand corner of the display will continue to blink until the next defrost, and will indicate the following
possibilities:
- The interval between defrost cycles is too long;
- There are burned heating elements;
- The hot gas is not circulating;
- The hot gas is not circulating;
- There is a nonworking fan or the set maximum defrost time is not enough;
Invalid configuration parameters;
- In this situation the outputs are turned off;
- Check which parameters have invalid data and correct them to return to normal operation.
Power Supply
0115V
(12V )
230V
(24V )
REFR DEFR
FANS
Loads
supply
COMMON
Over the specified current
use a contactor.
Sensor 1
(black)
Sensor 2
(gray)
45678910 11 12 321 21
6 - 7
6 - 8
115V
230V
TC-900Ri clock
12V
24V
TC-900RiL clock 72 mm
Dimension of the clipping for
setting of the instrument in panel
29 mm
8. WIRING DIAGRAM
Serial communication
RS-485
7. UNIT SELECTION (°C / °F)
To define the unit that the system will use to operate, enter into the functions menu using the
access code “231” and confirm it by hitting key . The indication will appear, press or
to choose between or and confirm with key . After selecting the unit the figure
will appear, and the instrument will return to the function . Whenever the unit is altered, the
parameters should be reconfigured, since they assume ”standard” values.
SET
SET
A B
To the terminal of
the distribution box
A B
RS-485 Network
RS-485 Serial Interface
®
Device used to establish the
connection Full Gauge Controls’
instruments with the Sitrad .
Instrument
RS-485 Network
External
mesh
®
Integrating Controllers, RS-485 Serial Interface and Computer
A
B
PUMP AUX 1
AUX 2
MICROSOL II plus
AA
B B
AB
OUT 1OUT 2
OUT 3
PCT-400R plus
OUT 4 ALMR
AA
B B
AB
AA
B B
AB
A
BA B
AA
B B
AB
Serial interface
RS-485
Full Gauge
MOD 64
AA
B B
AB
terminal
grounded
Distribution Box
Used to connect more than one instrument to the Interface. The wire's connections must
be made in agreement with the following rules: terminal A of the instrument connects to
the terminal A of the distribution box, that must be connected with the terminal A of the
Interface. Repeat the action for terminals B and , being the cable shield.
The terminal of distribution box must be connected to the respective terminals of
each instrument.

A1 and A2 are the
contactor coil.
Suppresor
A1
A2
Wiring diagram of suppresor in contactors
Load
Suppresor
Wiring diagram of suppresor linking in loads
direct drive
For direct drive,
considers the maximum
load current specified.
- The sensor S1 (black) must be in the ambient.
- The sensor S2 (gray) must be placed in the evaporator through metallic cramp.
- The sensor cable length can be increased by the user until 200 meters using the PP 2 x 24 AWG cable.
IMPORTANT
As chapters of IEC 60 364 norms:
1: Install protectors against over voltage on power supply
2: Sensor cables and computer signals can be together, however not at the same place where power supply
And load drive pass for.
3: Install suppresor of transient (RC filters) in parallel to loads, as for to increase the useful life of the relays for
more information contact our application eng. department through e-mail [email protected] or dial
+55 51 3475.3308.
PROTECTIVE VINYL:
This adhesive vinyl (included inside the packing) protects the instruments against
water drippings, as in commercial refrigerators, for example.
Do the application after finishing the electrical connections.
Remove the protective paper
and apply the vinyl on the entire
superior part of the device,
folding the flaps as indicated by
the arrows.