Danfoss

EKC 315A

EKC Series • Refrigeration Controller

EKC 315A

Quick Info

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

Output Functions

R1 Valve
R2 Alarm

Evaporator temperature controller for superheat and capacity control

Technical Specifications

Display & Interface

Display Type LED
Display Digits 4
Buttons 4
LED Indicators Valve, Alarm, Pump Down

Power Supply

Voltage 24V AC/DC
Voltage Range 20-28V AC/DC
Frequency 50/60Hz
Power Consumption 5VA

Sensor Inputs

Probe Inputs 2
Probe Type NTC/PT1000
Temp Range -60 to 90°C
Accuracy ±0.3°C

Relay Outputs

Relay Outputs 2
Relay Rating 8A/250VAC

Physical

Panel Size 71.5x28.5 mm
Depth 60 mm
IP Rating IP65 (front)
Weight 120 g

Operating Conditions

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

Wiring Terminals

Terminal Function Type Wire Color
+ Power +24V Input
red
- Power 0V Input
blue
S1+ Evap Temp + Input
red
S1- Evap Temp - Input
white
S2+ Suction Temp + Input
red
S2- Suction Temp - Input
white
PE Pressure Sensor Input
gray
AO Analog Out 0-10V Output
orange
K1 Relay 1 (Valve) Output
black
K2 Relay 2 (Alarm) Output
red
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
n01 Superheat Ref 0 to 30 10 K Superheat reference
n02 Min Opening 0 to 100 10 % Minimum valve opening
n03 Max Opening 0 to 100 100 % Maximum valve opening
n04 MOP Temp -50 to 50 15 °C MOP temperature
n05 MOP Enable 0=Off, 1=On 0 MOP function
o01 Refrigerant 0-15 7 Refrigerant type (7=R404A)
o02 Valve Type 0-3 0 Valve output type
o03 Alarm Mode 0-2 1 Alarm relay function

Error Codes

E1 Evap temp sensor fault

Solution: Check S1 sensor

E2 Suction temp sensor fault

Solution: Check S2 sensor

E5 Pressure sensor fault

Solution: Check pressure transducer

LS Low superheat alarm

Solution: Check system charge

HS High superheat alarm

Solution: Check valve operation

Frequently Asked Questions

Alternative Models (Cross Reference)

Carel EVD400 Emerson EC3-X33

Manufacturer Information

Brand: Danfoss

Country: Denmark

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