Danfoss

AKC 121A

AKC Series • Refrigeration Controller

AKC 121A

Quick Info

Type Refrigeration
Application Large Cold Room
Probe Inputs 3
Relay Outputs 5
Communication LON / RS485
Panel Size 96x96 mm

Output Functions

R1 Compressor 1
R2 Compressor 2
R3 Defrost
R4 Fan
R5 Alarm

Large capacity controller with 2 compressor stages

Technical Specifications

Display & Interface

Display Type LED
Display Digits 4
Buttons 5
LED Indicators Comp1, Comp2, Defrost, Fan, Alarm

Power Supply

Voltage 230V AC
Voltage Range 100-240V AC
Frequency 50/60Hz
Power Consumption 6VA

Sensor Inputs

Probe Inputs 3
Probe Type NTC 10K / PT1000
Temp Range -50 to 150°C
Accuracy ±0.3°C

Relay Outputs

Relay Outputs 5
Relay Rating 16A/250VAC (comp), 8A (others)

Physical

Panel Size 96x96 mm
Depth 70 mm
IP Rating IP65 (front)
Weight 200 g

Operating Conditions

Operating Temp -10 to 55°C
Storage Temp -25 to 70°C

Wiring Terminals

Terminal Function Type Wire Color
L Power L Input
brown
N Power N Input
blue
S1 Air Probe Input
red/white
S2 Evap Probe Input
red/white
S3 Aux Probe Input
red/white
K1 Compressor 1 Output
black
K2 Compressor 2 Output
black
K3 Defrost Output
black
K4 Fan Output
black
K5 Alarm Output
red
LON LON Bus Comm
shielded pair
A/B RS485 Comm
yellow/green

Important: Always disconnect power before wiring. Verify terminal numbers with the actual controller label before connecting.

Parameter Settings

Code Parameter Range Default Description
r01 Setpoint -50 to 150 -20 °C Temperature setpoint
r02 Differential 0.1 to 20 2 °C Switching band
r03 Stage 2 Offset 0 to 10 3 °C Second stage start offset
o03 Stage Delay 0 to 30 5 min Delay between stages
d01 Defrost Type 0-3 1 0=Off, 1=Electric, 2=Gas, 3=Off-cycle
d02 Defrost Interval 0 to 48 6 h Hours between defrosts
d03 Defrost Time 1 to 180 60 min Max defrost duration
d04 Defrost End -50 to 50 12 °C End defrost temperature

Error Codes

E1 Air probe error

Solution: Check S1

E2 Evap probe error

Solution: Check S2

E3 Aux probe error

Solution: Check S3

HI High temp

Solution: Check compressors

LO Low temp

Solution: Check staging

dF Defrost timeout

Solution: Check heater

Frequently Asked Questions

Alternative Models (Cross Reference)

EKC 302 Dixell XR64CX Carel pCO3

Manufacturer Information

Brand: Danfoss

Country: Denmark

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