LAE electronic CDC123T1R3G User manual

We thank you for choosing an LAE controller. Before proceeding to the installation of the CDC 12, please read this instructions sheet carefully;
only in this way you will obtain maximum performances and safety
1. INSTALLATION
1.1 The instrument has got a size of 77x35x97 mm (WxHxD). It’s inserted into the panel through a 71x29 mm hole and secured via the suitable
brackets exerting corret strength. The rubber gasket must be placed between the panel and the instrument front, so please make sure that there are
no gaps allowing liquid infiltrations.
1.2 The unit works with an ambient temperature between -10°...+50°C and 15%...80% relative Humidity. To reduce the effects of electro-magnetic
interference, place the cables carrying signals (probes, serial connections etc.) and the controller as away as possible from power lines.
1.3 Probes, power supply, inputs and outputs must be wired strictly following the diagram indicated on the enclosure, where the maximum loads also
appear. For supply voltage, the suitable transformer (mod. TRxxx) must be used.
1.4 Probe T1 measures air temperature and is used for the thermostat function; probe T2 measures the evaporator temperature and must be secured
to it on the place where the maximum frost growth occurs. Probe T3 is for measuring and displaying product temperature and is used for the night
thermostat. It must therefore be located in a position indicated by the manufacturer of the refrigerator – typically in the return air -.
1.5 The remote defrost start input needs an external activation voltage between 10…16Vac, 10mA. When this voltage is applied to the input,
defrost starts.
1.6 The RS485 serial communication port or, if fitted, the TTL ouput for the remote display is available on the DATA connector. PIN 1 is identified by
a dot.
Caution:
• If the relays switch a large load frequently, we suggest you contact us to obtain information about the relay contact life.
• Where delicate or valuable products have to be maintained under strict conditions, please use a different controller for limit and alarm functions.
2. CONTROL PARAMETERS
The adaptation of the CDC 12 to the system that it controls is achieved through the parameters in the SETUP. Access to the parameters is obtained
by pressing + + for 4 seconds. Scroll through the parameters by pressing or until you select the desired one. Check its value by means
of and change it via + or . Exit from the SETUP occurs after 10 seconds of no key activation. To help yourself during programming, refer
to the following table.
SPL minimum programmable temperature [-50 ... +150°]
SPh maximum programmable temperature [SPL ... +150°]
hyS thermostat on switching hysteresis [+01 ... +20°K]
coF cooler minimum off time [00 ... 10 minutes]
con cooler minimum on time [00 ... 10 minutes]
cdc cooler safety run in case of probe failure [00=off ... 10(0)%=always on]
crS cooler re-start delay after power failure [00 ... 120 seconds]
drE hours between two defrosts [01 … 99 hours]
dLi defrost limit temperature [+01 ... +70°]
dto defrost time-out [01 ... 120 minutes]
drP drain time [00 ... 10 minutes]
diS display control during defrost [-01=”dEF”; 00=”T3”; 1... 30 minutes=timed “dEF”]
dty defrost type [FAn=off cycle; ELE=electrical; GAS=hot gas]
doP time count for defrost optimisation [con=continuous; Acc=frost accumulation]
Fct evaporator fan control [-01=always on; 00=on/off with cooler; 1... 10 minutes=delayed off]
FrS fan re-start after defrost [-50 ... +150°]
Fid ventilation during defrost [00=off; 01=T2<FrS; 02=always on]
Alo low alarm threshold [-50 ... +150°]
Ahi high alarm threshold [ALo ... +150°]
AdL temperature alarm delay [-01=excluded; 00... 120 minutes]
Ain alarm input selection [probe 1, 2, 3]
oS1 thermostat probe offset [-20 ... +20°K]
oS2 evaporator probe offset [-20 ... +20°K]
oS3 displayed probe offset [-20 ... +20°K]
SiM slowdown of displayed temperature [00 ... 200]
Adr peripheral number [00 ... 255]
INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION AND USE.
CDC123T1R3G
CDC123T1R3J

3. DISPLAYS
3.1 D URING ORDINARY
C ONTROL .At the power up, the display shows "---" for 5 seconds during which the unit carries out a self-check; then the
temperature T3 appears. In some cases, owing to the structure of the cabinet or air stratification, the probes can not measure the desired temperature.
If necessary, through the parameters oS1, oS2 and oS3 the temperatures t1, t2 and t3 measured by the probes can be adjusted in order to obtain
the desired values for computing: thermostat T1=t1+oS1; defrost T2=t2+oS2; display T3=t3+oS3.
Through the SiM parameter it’s possible to reduce the fluctuations of the displayed temperature by simulating the behaviour of product core
temperature. The slowdown is proportionated to the value programmed to SiM (ex.: 100 simulates approx. a 0.5 l bottle of water). To display the
instantaneous temperatures T1, T2 or T3 press , or respectively.
3.2 D
URING DEFROST .The display is controlled according to the parameter diS, if 00 temperature T3 continues to be displayed. If diS= -01, then
the display shows "dEF" since defrost start as long as the temperature T1 is higher than setpoint+hysteresis hyS. By programming a value between
1and 30 minutes, after the defrost "dEF" is still displayed until the time programmed has elapsed unless the above condition is reached before.
3.3 O
THER D
ISPLAY S TATUS .During an alarm condition, “ALM” blinks on display. The stand-by status, in which all outputs are off, is signalled with
permanent "---". If the keypad has been locked through the serial communication, when attempting to perform any changes, the display shows “inh”.
The optional remote display (CDCREMOTO) repeats the indications of the CDC12 to which it’s connected, except during the alarms which are
indicated with “---“. When a fault in communication occurs, the remote unit shows “..-..” (only the line in the centre).
4. THERMOSTAT FUNCTION
At power-up the cooler start is delayed by the sum of coF and crS; this latter is used in those applications where it is necessary, after a line dropout,
to avoid simultaneous starts of many compressors at the power-up. For ex.: coF= 03, crS= 05; after power-up, at least 03 minutes and 05 seconds
must elapse before the cooler starts. coF and con are, respectively, the cooler minimum off and on time. The relay which controls the cooler, after
switching off/on or on/off, will remain in that status for at least the pre-programmed time. When you have to maintain a very small hysteresis hyS,
we recommend to program a suitable value for coF and con to ensure a long life to relay/contactor and compressor.
4.1 M
AIN T HERMOSTAT :this control is based on the comparison between temperature T1, the main setpoint and the hysteresis hyS programmed.
The setpoint is displayed by pressing . To change it, keep pressed and by pushing key or , select the desired value within the limits SPL
and SPh. The cooler on switching temperature is achieved by adding hyS to the setpoint.
Ex.: setpoint=-03°; hyS=04°K, the relay is off with T1=-03°C and on with T1=+01°C.
When a failure or overrange of probe T1 occurs, the cooler run isn't controlled according to setpoint but determined by cdc which represents the
cooler duty cycle, i.e. (on time)/(10 minute cycle). For ex.: 04= 4 minutes on time, 6 minutes off time. The cdc value has to be set taking into
consideration the normal cooler duty cycle.
4.2 N
IGHT
T HERMOSTAT
:temperature control with alternative parameters aims at avoiding an excessive temperature decrease in positive refrigerated
counters in the event that, during the night, a thermal load reduction takes place (counter closing).
You have access to the night parameters by keeping + pressed for 4 sec. The parameter is selected by pressing or ; the current value is
displayed by pressing , change it via + or . Exit from the alternative setting occurs after 10 sec. of no key activation. The alternative
parameters are:
If enabled, the night thermostat starts to work by stopping the cooler when temperature T3 goes down to the ASP value, regardless of temperature
T1. Cooler restart takes place when T3 equals ASP+Ahy; if temperature goes over this threshold, the MAIN THERMOSTAT control is resumed.
Ex.: AEn= 01; ASP= 05°; Ahy= 02°K; the relay is off with T3=+05° and on at +07°, when T3=+08° the main setpoint has priority again on
temperature control.
During the night function coF and con are however active.
If you wish to switch off the outputs, you can put the CDC12 on a standby via the serial communication or manually, by pressing + + during
self-check following the power-up. During the standby temperature control and serial communication however remain active. If the CDC12 is on a
standby, you can get it to go out of this status and resume its ordinary operation by following the same procedure as described above.
5. DEFROST START
5.1 T IME C OUNT .If doP=con, then the time count is continuous, therefore defrosts take place at regular intervals in hours set with parameter drE.
If doP=Acc, then the built-in timer only counts when a frost growth condition occurs (i.e. fin temperature lower than 0° and below the dew point) until
reaching the drE time. If the evaporator works at around 0°, defrost frequency depends on the thermal load and the climatic condition (external air
temperature and humidity). If setpoint is much lower than 0°, then defrost frequency mainly depends on the cooler on times. Ex. If the cooler cycle is
5 minutes on and 5 minutes off and drE= 04 hours, defrost takes place every 8 hours approximately.
5.2 R
EMOTE S TART .It allows to start a defrost remotely regardless of the time elapsed. This function permits to perform defrosts not homogeneously
spread in time or according to a program. The activation of the remote start anticipates a defrost, of which start is however determined by drE. Ex.
If drE=12 and within 12 hours since the last defrost no start signal is sent to the CDC12, then defrost will however take place. This function overlap
avoids that a fault in the remote control or in the connection excludes any defrost.
5.3 M
ANUAL D EFROST .It is possible to manually start or abort defrost by pushing + .
INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION AND USE.
AEn alternate night thermostat control [01=enabled; 00=inhibited]
ASP alternate setpoint [-50 … +150°]
AhY night thermostat on switching hysteresis [+01 … +20°K]

6. DEFROST FUNCTION
6.1 E VAPORATOR
H EATING .During defrost the status of the outputs is determined by parameter dty. If dty=FAn, then the evaporator fans are kept
on, while cooler and defrost outputs are off. If dty=ELE, during defrost the cooler is switched off and the defrost output on. If dty=GAS, cooler and
defrost outputs are on all through defrost.
6.2 T
ERMINATION .When defrost is on, it can be terminated in different ways: if defrost time-out dto is greater than 0, it gives the maximum
defrost duration in the event that temperature T2 doesn’t match the dLi value before. If dto=0, then defrost ends when either temperature dLi is
achieved or when the remote contact is opened. Warning: if you don’t use the remote defrost start input and you program dto=0, then defrost
will be aborted immediately after its start!
6.3 D
RIPPING .After the heating phase, the dripping time drP, by delaying the cooler re-start, allows a homogeneous heat spread all over the
evaporator and the drain of the drops of water.
The defrost LED is lit when the corresponding output is On; it blinks during defrost through "air blowing" and dripping time.
When probe T2 is faulty, any new defrost is inhibited.
7. EVAPORATOR FAN CONTROL
7.1 R UN WITH T HERMOSTAT .During temperature control, the fans can work in three different ways. If Fct=-01, the fans work continuously. If Fct=00,
the fans are stopped simultaneously with the cooler. If Fct is set between 1and 10 minutes, after the cooler has stopped, the fans continue to run for
the programmed amount of minutes. In both latter two cases, the fans are switched on simultaneously with the cooler.
7.2 R
UN DURING AND AFTER D EFROST .During and immediately after defrost, the fans are controlled by parameters Fid and FrS. If Fid=00, at the
start and all through defrost the fans are off; they are switched on again, after compressor re-start, when the evaporator probe T2 matches the FrS
temperature. If Fid=01; in this case the fans are active as long as the evaporator has a temperature lower than FrS. If Fid=02; all through defrost
the fans are on (even with dty=ELE or GAS).
8. ALARM FUNCTION AND PROBE FAILURE
A check on the correct refrigeration plant function is performed by monitoring temperature T1, T2 or T3, selectable via Ain parameter. ALo and Ahi
determine, respectively, the lower and higher temperature alarm threshold.
AdL allows the control of the alarm function: with -01 the temperature alarm is excluded, while, if this parameter is 00, the alarm output is on
immediately when the condition is detected. If AdL is programmed between 01 and 120 minutes, the temperature must constantly remain over the
alarm threshold for the chosen time before the signallings take place.
When the alarm starts, “ALM” blinks on the display, alarm relay and buzzer are switched on. The signallings remain, even when the alarm
condition is over, until the alarm is "acknowledged" by pressing any key. Now, if the temperature is within the alarm limits, any alarm indication
disappears. Otherwise the current temperature is displayed alternating with “ALM”, the relay is always on and, for 1 minute every 30, the buzzer
beeps; all this happens as long as the alarm condition persists.
As a result of failure or overrange of one of the probes, the display shows either “PF1”, “PF2” or “PF3”, the alarm output is switched on immediately.
Also in this case the condition must be acknowledged by pressing any key.
The alarm output contact is also closed when the instrument is powerless.
During defrost and dripping, the high alarm monitoring is inhibited.
9. PROBE RE-CALIBRATION
Should it be necessary to recalibrate the unit, for instance in consequence of probe replacement, then act in the following way: get an accurate
reference thermometer or calibrator; make sure that the offset oSx of the probe to be re-calibrated is 00; switch off then on the unit. During
the self check (5 seconds from power-up), press + + . When the re-calibration function is active choose the desired section by means of or
: 0A1, 0A2 and 0A3 allow 0°C calibration of the respective probe. SA1, SA2 and SA3 allow high temperature calibration to rectify a gain
error. After selecting the desired parameter, press + or to match the read-out value with the one of the reference instrument (make sure the
temperature is stable).
Exit from the recalibration occurs after 10 seconds of no key activation. Therefore, to avoid exit, keep pressed for as long as you need.
10. SERIAL COMMUNICATION
If fitted, the RS485 serial port allows the CDC12 to take part as a peripheral in a data communication network managed by a master PC supervisor.
The data base puts all measurement and control data on line as well as the output status. Adr is the unit identification number within the network.
Through the serial communication it’s possible to change all control parameters (setpoint and SETUP), start defrost cycles, put the controller on a
standby or inhibit the controller keypad in order to avoid unauthorised access to programming function.
WARRANTY
LAE electronic Srl warrant that their products are free of any defects in workmanship and materials for a period of 1 (one) year from date of production
shown on the enclosure. LAE electronic Srl shall only repair or replace those products of which defects are due to LAE electronic Srl and recognised by their
technicians. LAE electronic Srl are not liable for damages resulting from malfunctions of the products.
Defects due to exceptional operating conditions, misapplication and/or tampering will void the warranty.
All transport charges for returning the product to the manufacturer, after prior authorisation by LAE electronic Srl, and for the return to the purchaser are
always for the account of the purchaser.
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION AND USE.
SETUP
1 SPL -50 ... 150 -30
2 SPh SPL ... 150 20
3 hyS 01 ... 20 02
4 coF 00 ... 10 00
5 con 00 ... 10 00
6 cdc 00 ... 10 05
7 crS 00 ... 120 00
8 drE 01 …. 99 06
9 dLi 01 ... 70 10
10 dto 01 ... 120 30
11 drP 00 ... 10 03
12 diS -01 ... 30 10
13 dty FAn; ELE; GAS ELE
14 doP con; Acc con
15 Fct -01; 00... 10 01
16 FrS -50 ... 150 -10
17 Fid 00; 01; 02 00
18 Alo -50 ... 150 -32
19 Ahi Alo ... 150 22
20 AdL -01; 00 ... 120 10
21 Ain 01; 02; 03 01
22 oS1 -20 ... 20 00
23 oS2 -20 ... 20 00
24 oS3 -20 ... 20 00
25 SiM 00 ... 200 00
26 Adr 00 ... 255 01
NIGHT/NACHT THERMOSTAT
1AEn 01;00 00
2ASP -50 ... 150 05
3Ahy 01 ... 20 02
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