EKD 316 is a superheat controller that can be used where there are requirements for accurate control of superheat.
Typically it will operate in Commercial air conditioning, heat pumps, commercial refrigeration, food retail and
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industrial application. Compatible valve - Danfoss ETS / ETS C, K VS / KVS C and CCM / CCMT valves.
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Supply voltage
Power consumption
24 V AC / DC ±15%, 50/60 Hz, 22 VA / 15 Watt
(the supply voltage is not galvanically
separated from the input and output signals)
Controller
ETS C / KVS C
ETS, KVS, CCM, CCMT
5 VA
7.2 VA
1.3 VA
Current signal *4 - 20 mA or 0 - 20 mA
Input signal
*)Ri: mA: 400 Ohm
V: 50 kOhm
Voltage signal *0 - 10 V or 1 - 5 V
Pressure transmitter
e.g. AKS 32R
0.5 - 4.5V DC ratiometric type
(10% - 90% of supply voltage)
Digital input from external contact function
Sensor input2 pcs. Pt 1000 ohm
DI : < 800 Ohm = ON
DI : > 30 kOhm = OFF
Alarm relay1 pcs. SPDTMax 24V, 1A resistive - Class II
Step motor outputPulsating 30 - 300 mA
Data communication RS 485 Modbus data communication
Info for UK customers only:Danfoss Ltd. Oxford Road, UB9 4LH Denham, UK
DIN rail mounting / dismounting
The unit can be mounted onto a 35 mm DIN rail (in accordance with EN 5022) simply by snapping it into place
and securing it with a stopper to prevent sliding. It is dismounted by gently pulling the stirrup located in the
base of the housing.
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General warnings
• Every use that is not described in this manual is considered incorrect and is not authorised by the
manufacturer.
• Verify that the installation and operating conditions of the device respect the ones specified in the manual,
specially concerning the supply voltage and environmental conditions.
• This device contains live electrical components therefore all the service and maintenance operations
must be performed by qualified personnel.
• The device cannot be used as a safet y device.
• Liabilit y for injury or damage caused by the incorrect use of the device lies solely with the user.
Installation warnings
- The installation must be executed according the local standards and legislation of the country.
- Always operate on the electrical connections with the device disconnected from the main power supply.
- Before carrying out any maintenance operations on the device, disconnect all the electrical connections.
- For safet y reasons the appliance must be fitted inside an electrical panel with no live parts accessible.
- Don’t expose the device to continuous water sprays or to relative humidity greater than 80%.
- Avoid exposure to corrosive or pollutant gases, natural elements, environments where explosives or mixes of
flammable gases are present, dust, strong vibrations or chock, large and rapid fluctuations in ambient temperature
that in combination with high humidity can condensate, strong magnetic and/or radio interference
(e.g. transmitting antennae).
- When connecting loads beware of the maximum current for each relay and connector.
- Use cable ends suitable for the corresponding connectors. After tightening the screws of connectors, slightly tug
the cables to check their tightness.
- Use appropriate data communication cables. Refer to the Fieldbus Installation Guide for the kind of cable to be
used and setup recommendations.
- Reduce the path of the probe and digital inputs cables as much as possible, and avoid spiral paths enclosing power
devices. Separate from inductive loads and power cables to avoid possible electromagnetic noises.
- Avoid touching or nearly touching the electronic components fitted on the board to avoid electrostatic discharges.
Warnings
• Use a class II category transformer for 24 V AC power supply.
• Do not ground the 24 V AC wires.
• By connecting any EKD 316C inputs to mains voltage will permanently damage the controller.
• Do not apply voltage to the controller before the wiring is completed.
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Dismounting
Pull down the stirrup to dismount unit from din rail
Connection of the terminals to earth will destroy the controller.
3 - 4Batter y backup (the voltage will close the ETS valve if the controller looses its supply voltage).
9 - 13Operation via modbus communication either EKA 164A or system unit + software.
20 - 21Switch function for start / stop of regulation.
The battery voltage must not be connected from terminals 1 and 2. Power of the battery lower
than 16.5 V will trigger the low batter y alarm.
It is important that the installation of the data communication cable is done correctly.
For detail refer to our EKD 316 manual.
Note: If a switch is not connected, terminals 20 and 21 must be short circuited. Do not connect
external power supply to these terminals, else it will damage the controller.
24 - 26Alarm relay: There is connection between 24 and 26 in alarm situations.
• Mount sensor on a clean
surface without any paints.
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• Remember to put on heat
conducting paste and
insulate the sensor.
• Sensor mounting max. 5 cm
from the outlet of the
evaporatorto get the precise
measurements.
Evaporator
Close to the
Pressure transmitter
Installation of the pressure transmitter is less critical, but mounting of pressure transmitter should be closer to
the temperature sensor, right after the evaporator and with its head in upright position"
Power supply
• Grounding of secondary (output) of transformer is not recommended.
• Do not reverse the polarity of the power connection cables and avoid ground loops (i.e. avoid connecting one
field device to several controllers as this may result in short circuits and can damage your device.
• Use individual transformers for EKD 316C controller to avoid possible interference or grounding problems in
the power supply.
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Relay Outputs
EKD 316C has 1 relay outputs:
• SPDT relay, connected to terminals 24 - 26 can be used either to connect solenoid valve or to connect alarm.
• Relay is designed for switching max. 24 V, 1A resistive - Class II.
• The cable distance between the controller and the valve depends on many factors like shielded/unshielded cable,
the wire size used in the cable, the output power for the controller and EMC. In g eneral, for the cab le distance upto
10 m, it is recomm ended to use cable wi th wire size 22AWG or lower. For ca ble distance up to 30 m, wi re diameter
of 20 AWG or lower is recommended.
• In case o f electrical no ises in the system, us e cable filter AK 211.
• Keep controller and sensor wiring well separated from mains wiring. Minimum recommended distance 30mm.
• Connecting sensors by wires more than 6 m long may decrease the accuracy of measured values.
• Sensors and secondary (output) of transformer may not be grounded simultaneously.
Warning
Separate the sensor and digital input cables as much as possible (at least 3 cm) from the power cables to
the loads to avoid possible electromagnetic disturbance. Never lay power cables and probe cables in the
same conduits (including those in the electrical panels).
Connecting external display EKA 164A
To setup the EKD 316C an EKA 164A display is needed. The display can be used not only for setting up the
necessar y parameter but also to use as an external display during operating to show the impor tant
parameters i.e. opening degree of the valve, superheat etc.
EKA 164A EKD 316 C
EK A 164A
L = max. 30 m
R
R = 120 Ohm, min. 0.25 Watt
R
A+B-
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12 V
EKD 316C
Important Note:
• Max. distance bet ween controller and display is 30 m.
• The supply voltage to the display must be maintained at 12 V ± 15%.
• Terminal resistor of 120 Ohm is recomanded at both sides of the wire for
• length longer than 1 m to prevent elec trical noice.
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Connecting Modbus
• For the modbus cable, it is best to use 24 AWG shielded twisted-pair cable with a shunt capacitance of
16 pF/ft and 100Ω impedance.
• The controller provides an insulated RS485 communication interface which is connected to terminals 9 to 11
(see connection overview).
• The max. permissible number of devices simultaneously connec ted to RS485 output is 32. The RS485 cable is
of impedance 120 Ohm with maximum length of 1000 m.
• Terminal resistors 120 Ohm for terminal devices are recommended for length > 1 m.
In EKD 316C communication frequency (baudrate) can be one of the following:
9600 baud, 19200 baud and 384 00 baud.
• The only available fixed comm unication setti ngs in EKD 316C are 8 data bit, EVEN parity and 1 stop bit.
The def ault unit address is 240 which, can be changed using param eter “03 unit address ”.
Detail explanation on Modbus installation and sof tware parameter setting can be found on
Installation guide RC8AC602 and manual DKRCC.PS.RI0.F1.02.
• All Valves are driven in a bipolar mode with a 24V supply that is chopped to control the current (Current driver).
• The stepper motor is connected to terminals 5 to 8 (see terminal assignment) with M12 motor cable.
• To configure stepper motor valves other than Danfoss stepper motor valve, it is necessary to set the right
valve parameters as described on section Valve configuration. The default valve setting in EKD 316C is
16 (i.e. ‘non’)
• It is neccesary to define correct valve in ‘Valve type’ i,e parameter n03. The overview of the valve types has
been defined in section “valve overview”.
Accidental damage, poor installation, or site conditions can give rice to malfunctions of the control system, and
lead to a plant breakdown. Every possible safeguard is incorporated into our products to prevent this. However, an
incorrec t installation, for example, could still present problems. Elec tronic controls are no substitute for normal,
good engineering practice. Danfoss will not be responsible for any goods, or plant components, damaged as a result
of the above defects. It is the installers responsibility to check the installation thoroughly, and to fit the necessary
safety devices. Particular attention is drawn to the need for a “force closing” signal to controllers in the event of
compressor stoppage and to the signal requirement for suction line accumulators.
Your local Danfoss agent will be pleased to assist with further advice, etc.