Danfoss

EKC 319A

EKC Series • Refrigeration Controller

EKC 319A

Quick Info

Type Refrigeration
Application Cold Room
Probe Inputs 2
Relay Outputs 4
Communication RS485 Modbus RTU
Panel Size 72x72 mm

Output Functions

R1 Compressor
R2 Defrost
R3 Fan
R4 Alarm

Multi-output controller with RS485 Modbus communication

Technical Specifications

Display & Interface

Display Type LED
Display Digits 3
Buttons 5
LED Indicators Comp, Defrost, Fan, Alarm

Power Supply

Voltage 230V AC
Voltage Range 100-240V AC
Frequency 50/60Hz
Power Consumption 5VA

Sensor Inputs

Probe Inputs 2
Probe Type NTC / PTC / PT1000
Temp Range -50 to 150°C
Accuracy ±0.3°C

Relay Outputs

Relay Outputs 4
Relay Rating 12A/250VAC (comp), 8A (others)

Physical

Panel Size 72x72 mm
Depth 65 mm
IP Rating IP65 (front)
Weight 150 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+/S1- Air Probe Input
red/white
S2+/S2- Evap Probe Input
red/white
DI Door Switch Input
gray
K1 Compressor Output
black
K2 Defrost Output
black
K3 Fan Output
black
K4 Alarm Output
red
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
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 45 min Max defrost duration
d04 Defrost Stop Temp -50 to 50 10 °C End defrost temp
F01 Fan Mode 0-3 1 0=Off, 1=On, 2=With comp, 3=Cont w/defrost stop
F04 Fan Delay 0 to 30 2 min Restart delay after defrost
c01 Modbus Address 1 to 247 1 RS485 address
c02 Baud Rate 0-4 2 0=1200, 1=2400, 2=9600, 3=19200, 4=38400

Error Codes

E1 Air probe error

Solution: Check S1 wiring

E2 Evap probe error

Solution: Check S2 wiring

HI High temp

Solution: Check system

LO Low temp

Solution: Check setpoint

dEF Defrost timeout

Solution: Check heater

Frequently Asked Questions

Alternative Models (Cross Reference)

EKC 315A Dixell XR60CX Eliwell ID Plus 974

Manufacturer Information

Brand: Danfoss

Country: Denmark

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