Danfoss

EKC 331

EKC Series • Refrigeration Controller

EKC 331

Quick Info

Type Refrigeration
Application Rack System
Probe Inputs 1
Relay Outputs 6
Communication RS485 Modbus
Panel Size 96x96 mm

Output Functions

R1 Comp 1
R2 Comp 2
R3 Comp 3
R4 Comp 4
R5 Unloader
R6 Alarm

Suction pressure regulator for multi-compressor rack systems

Technical Specifications

Display & Interface

Display Type LED
Display Digits 4
Buttons 4
LED Indicators Comp 1, Comp 2, Comp 3, Comp 4, Alarm

Power Supply

Voltage 230V AC
Voltage Range 100-240V AC
Frequency 50/60Hz
Power Consumption 8VA

Sensor Inputs

Probe Inputs 1
Probe Type Pressure transmitter
Temp Range °C

Relay Outputs

Relay Outputs 6
Relay Rating 8A/250VAC

Physical

Panel Size 96x96 mm
Depth 75 mm
IP Rating IP65 (front)
Weight 250 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
PE Pressure Sensor + Input
red
GND Pressure Sensor - Input
blue
DI1 HP Cutout Input
gray
DI2 LP Cutout Input
gray
K1 Relay 1 (Comp 1) Output
black
K2 Relay 2 (Comp 2) Output
black
K3 Relay 3 (Comp 3) Output
black
K4 Relay 4 (Comp 4) Output
black
K5 Relay 5 (Unloader) Output
orange
K6 Relay 6 (Alarm) Output
red

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

Parameter Settings

Code Parameter Range Default Description
r01 Suction Setpoint -1 to 34 3 bar Suction pressure setpoint
r02 Neutral Zone 0 to 5 0.5 bar Control dead band
r03 Stage Diff 0 to 3 0.3 bar Staging differential
c01 Stage Delay 0 to 600 60 sec Delay between stages
c02 Min Off 0 to 30 3 min Minimum off time
c03 Rotation 0=Off, 1=Time, 2=Hours 2 Compressor rotation
c04 Rotation Interval 1 to 168 24 hr Rotation period

Error Codes

E5 Pressure sensor fault

Solution: Check pressure transducer

HP High pressure alarm

Solution: Check condenser and charge

LP Low pressure alarm

Solution: Check for leaks

SC Short cycling

Solution: Adjust c01/c02 parameters

Frequently Asked Questions

Alternative Models (Cross Reference)

Emerson EC2-392 Bitzer IQ Module

Manufacturer Information

Brand: Danfoss

Country: Denmark

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