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PENTA III

PENTA Series • Refrigeration Controller

PENTA III

Quick Info

Type Refrigeration
Application Large Cold Room
Probe Inputs 4
Relay Outputs 5
Communication RS485 Modbus RTU/TCP
Panel Size 96x48 mm

Output Functions

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

Five-output controller for complex refrigeration systems

Technical Specifications

Display & Interface

Display Type LCD
Display Digits 4
Buttons 6
LED Indicators Comp, Def, Fan, Aux1, Aux2, Alarm

Power Supply

Voltage 115-230V AC
Voltage Range 90-264V AC
Frequency 50/60Hz
Power Consumption 8VA

Sensor Inputs

Probe Inputs 4
Probe Type NTC 10K / PT100 / 4-20mA
Temp Range -50 to 200°C
Accuracy ±0.2°C

Relay Outputs

Relay Outputs 5
Relay Rating 16A/250VAC (x2), 8A (x3)

Physical

Panel Size 96x48 mm
Depth 90 mm
IP Rating IP65 (front)
Weight 220 g

Operating Conditions

Operating Temp -10 to 50°C
Storage Temp -20 to 60°C

Wiring Terminals

Terminal Function Type Wire Color
L Power L Input
brown
N Power N Input
blue
S1 Room Probe Input
red/white
S2 Evap Probe Input
red/white
S3 Cond Probe Input
red/white
S4 Aux Probe Input
red/white
DI1 Door Switch Input
gray
DI2 HP/LP Switch Input
gray
R1 Compressor Output
black
R2 Defrost Output
orange
R3 Fan Output
green
R4 Aux 1 Output
white
R5 Aux 2 Output
yellow
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
Set Setpoint -50 to 200 -20 °C Temperature setpoint
Hys Hysteresis 0.1 to 30 2 °C Differential
Pb Probe Type 0=NTC, 1=PT100, 2=4-20mA 0 Sensor type
dF Defrost Type 0-4 1 0=Off, 1=Elec, 2=Gas, 3=Hot gas, 4=Scheduled
dt Defrost Duration 0 to 180 60 min Max duration
dI Defrost Interval 0 to 48 6 hr Time between
St Defrost End Temp 0 to 50 12 °C Termination temp
Ax1 Aux 1 Function 0-6 0 0=Alarm, 1=Light, 2=2nd comp, 3=Heater, 4=Pump, 5=Solenoid, 6=Spare
Ax2 Aux 2 Function 0-6 1 Aux 2 assignment
HAL High Alarm Set to 200 -5 °C High temp alarm
LAL Low Alarm -50 to Set -35 °C Low temp alarm

Error Codes

E1 Room probe fault

Solution: Check S1

E2 Evap probe fault

Solution: Check S2

E3 Cond probe fault

Solution: Check S3

E4 Aux probe fault

Solution: Check S4

Hi High temp alarm

Solution: Check refrigeration

Lo Low temp alarm

Solution: Check setpoint

HP High pressure

Solution: Check DI2 input

dO Door open

Solution: Close door

Frequently Asked Questions

Alternative Models (Cross Reference)

Carel pCO3 Danfoss AKC 121A Dixell XR77CX

Manufacturer Information

Brand: Full Gauge

Country: Brazil

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