Danfoss

EKC 202

EKC Series • Refrigeration Controller

EKC 202

Quick Info

Type Refrigeration
Application Cold Room
Probe Inputs 2
Relay Outputs 3
Communication RS485 Modbus (optional)
Panel Size 71.5x28.5 mm

Output Functions

R1 Compressor
R2 Defrost
R3 Fan

Refrigeration controller with defrost management

Technical Specifications

Display & Interface

Display Type LED
Display Digits 4
Buttons 4
LED Indicators Compressor, Defrost, Fan, Alarm

Power Supply

Voltage 230V AC
Voltage Range 100-240V AC
Frequency 50/60Hz
Power Consumption 4VA

Sensor Inputs

Probe Inputs 2
Probe Type NTC/PTC/PT1000
Temp Range -60 to 150°C
Accuracy ±0.3°C

Relay Outputs

Relay Outputs 3
Relay Rating 8A/250VAC

Physical

Panel Size 71.5x28.5 mm
Depth 60 mm
IP Rating IP65 (front)
Weight 110 g

Operating Conditions

Operating Temp -25 to 55°C
Storage Temp -40 to 70°C

Wiring Terminals

Terminal Function Type Wire Color
L Power L Input
brown
N Power N Input
blue
S1+ Air Sensor + Input
red
S1- Air Sensor - Input
white
S2+ Defrost Sensor + Input
red
S2- Defrost Sensor - Input
white
DI Digital Input Input
gray
GND DI Ground Input
gray
K1 Relay 1 (Comp) Output
black
K2 Relay 2 (Defrost) Output
orange
K3 Relay 3 (Fan) Output
green
A RS485 A Comm
blue
B RS485 B Comm
yellow

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 -60 to 150 5 °C Temperature setpoint
r02 Differential 0.1 to 20 2 °C Switching differential
r04 Min Setpoint -60 to r01 -30 °C Minimum setpoint
r05 Max Setpoint r01 to 150 50 °C Maximum setpoint
r12 Air Calibration -10 to 10 0 °C Air sensor offset
r13 Defrost Calibration -10 to 10 0 °C Defrost sensor offset
c01 Compressor Delay 0 to 30 0 min Startup delay
c02 Min Off Time 0 to 30 0 min Minimum compressor off
c03 Min On Time 0 to 30 0 min Minimum compressor on
d01 Defrost Type 0=Off, 1=Elec, 2=Gas, 3=Cycle 1 Defrost method
d02 Defrost Stop Temp 0 to 25 6 °C Termination temp
d03 Max Defrost Time 0 to 180 30 min Maximum duration
d04 Defrost Interval 0 to 48 8 hr Time between defrosts
d06 Drip Time 0 to 60 2 min Drain time after defrost
d08 Fan Delay 0 to 60 0 min Fan restart delay
F01 Fan During Defrost 0=Off, 1=On 0 Fan cutout control
A01 High Temp Alarm r01 to 150 15 °C High alarm setpoint
A02 Low Temp Alarm -60 to r01 -10 °C Low alarm setpoint
A03 Alarm Delay 0 to 240 30 min Alarm delay time

Error Codes

E1 Air sensor fault

Solution: Check S1 sensor wiring

E2 Defrost sensor fault

Solution: Check S2 sensor wiring

E3 Both sensors fault

Solution: Check all sensor connections

E7 EEPROM error

Solution: Reset parameters or replace

AL Temperature alarm active

Solution: Check refrigeration system

dF Defrost active

Solution: Normal operation

Frequently Asked Questions

Alternative Models (Cross Reference)

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Manufacturer Information

Brand: Danfoss

Country: Denmark

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