Danfoss ERC 213 Quick Start Guide

Quick Start Guide

ogramming key – EKA 183B (080G9741)

(according to the product code number)

ERC 213

Overview

The ERC 213 is designed to be an easy, universal replacement control. We encourage users to employ one of five predefined applications that meet the
needs of most systems. If users need to modify specific parameters, it should be done after installing the predefined application that most closely meets
system needs.

For more information, including detailed instructions, error codes, parameters, and more,
visit www.danfoss.com/erc or download the Koolcode app from iTunes or Google Play.

For a video guide of the quick set-up, visit http://bit.ly/ERC213 or use the QR code located to the right.

Quick Set-up

STEP Action Screen Display

STEP 1 Wire control, to include power and sensors

Power up control

STEP 2

Energize control

Enter Quick Configuration Menu and Select app

Press ”<” for more than three seconds within one minute of power up to enter Quick Configuration Menu. o61 appears on screen

STEP 3

Press “set” while o61 is on screen AP0 flashes on screen

Select appropriate app using App Selection section below by pressing “ ” or “ ”, then press “set”. o06 appears on screen

Select Sensor

Press “set” while o06 is on screen n10 flashes on screen

STEP 4

If using included sensor, leave default value “n10”. If using another sensor, select using Sensor Resistance
section on opposing page or cycle through steps 2 – 4 changing the sensor type until the temperature reading
on the main screen is accurate. As above, cycle between options by pressing “ ” or “ ” and press “set” to save.

Set Temperature

STEP 5

From main screen, quickly press “set” (1 second). Current temp. setting appears on screen

Cycle to intended temperature by pressing “ ” or “ ” and press “set” to save. Screen returns to main screen

Control turns on, goes through start up,
then shows the current temperature reading

o06 appears on screen, then control resets

App Selection

Select application based on application and wiring configuration (i.e., refrigeration vs. freezing, and number of temperature sensors). The Typical Wiring
Configurations diagram on the reverse side of this document may be used to assist with selection. All parameters can be modified using the full menu.
Some parameters have min and max set points which may need to be changed for less common configurations.

Control
Application
Code

Application

Defrost

Type*

Defrost

Termination

Sensors

Default

Temp. [°F]

[r00]

Temp. Range

min. / max.

[r02/r03]

AP0 (Default) No preset application - full menu 2 36 -31 / 22 4 6 30 43

AP1 Refrigeration Natural Time 1 39 36 / 43 4 4 30 –

AP2 Refrigeration Electric Time 1 36 32 / 39 4 6 15 –

AP3 Freezing Electric Time 1 -11 -15 / -4 4 6 15 –

AP4 Refrigeration Electric Temp. 2 36 32 / 39 4 6 30 43

AP5 Freezing Electric Temp. 2 -11 -15 / -4 4 6 30 43

AP6 No preset application - simplified menu 2 36 -31 – 122 4 6 30 43

* Hot gas defrost is an option available in full menu (d01).

Key Functions and Display Icons

Key Functions

Press and hold at power up:
FACTORY RESET (“FAC” is
displayed)

Press for one second: BACK
Press and hold: PULL-DOWN

Display Icons

Night mode (Energy saving) Fan running

Compressor running (Flashes
in pull-down mode)

Defrost °C Unit (°C or °F)

SET

Press for one second: UP
Press and hold: ON / OFF

Press for one second: DOWN
Press and hold: DEFROST

Press for one second: TEMP. SETPOINT / OK
Press and hold: MENU

Active alarm

Connection Diagram

– Sair Control sensor
– S5 Defrost (evaporator) sensor
– SC Condenser sensor
– DI1 Digital input – configurable to the functions listed under

menu code o02

– DI2 Digital input – configurable to the functions listed under

menu code o37

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[°F]

Default Dif.

[°F] [r01]

DO1

12

3L 4N 5678

~~~~

Power supply

DO2 DO3

Defrost
Interval

[hrs]

[d03]

910

SairS5Sc/DI1 DI2

Max.

Defrost

Time [mins]

[d04]

Pr

GND TX RX +5V

15 16 17 18

GND GND

11 12 13 14

Defrost

Termination

Temp. [°F]

[d02]

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Quick Start Guide, ERC 213

(Control

Sensor)

115 V AC
230 V AC

ERC 213 - APP 1 ERC 213 - APP 2-3 ERC 213 - APP 4-5

Sensor Resistance: Using an ohmmeter, you can measure resistance of a sensor to identify sensor type or to troubleshoot a potentially faulty sensor.

Sensor Type Code

PTC Ptc 690 761 807 980

PTC 1000 Pt1 931 974 1000 1093

NTC 10000 * n10 70317 40411 29481 10459

NTC 5000 n5 42664 23110 16325 5251

* Included in kit

Resistance [ohm] at Temperature [°F]

0 20 32 75

Common Functions

Adjust Temperature Set Point

From main screen, quickly press “set” (one second). The current temperature setting will appear on screen. Cycle to intended temperature by pressing
“^” or “^” and press “set” to save. The display will return to the main screen.

Adjust Differential

From main screen, press “set” for more than three seconds. Cycle to “r--” submenu by pressing “ ” or “ ” and press “set.” Cycle to “r01” and press “set.” Cycle to
preferred differential setting, and press “set” to save. “r01” will appear on screen. Press “<” twice to return to main screen.

Manual Defrost

From main screen, press defrost for more than three seconds to initiate defrost. The DEFROST icon is shown during defrost. Press defrost key for at least
three seconds to stop manual defrost.

Factory Reset

Press and hold “ ” and “ ” simultaneously at power up.

Unlock Keypad

After 5 minutes of no activity, the keypad will lock if P76 = yes (by default it is set to no). When the keypad is locked any key press shows “LoC”
in the display. Press “ ” and “ ” simultaneously for three seconds to unlock the keyboard. “unl” is displayed for three seconds.

Technical Specifications

Power Supply

Inputs 4 total; 2 analog, 1 analog / digital, 1 digital

080G3411 115V AC 50/60 HZ;
080G3412 230V AC 50/60 Hz

Typical Wiring Configurations

Sair

(Control Sensor)

DI1DI2

DI1DI2

Sair

(Control Sensor)

Sensor Included in Kit NTC 10000

D01 Compressor Relay

115 V (080G3268): 16 FLA / 72 LRA

Output

230 V (080G3269): 10 FLA / 60 LRA

D02 Defrost Relay and / D03 Fan Relay

8A, 2 FLA, 12 LRA

DO1

DO2 DO3 DO1 DO3DO2

115 V AC
230 V AC

Operating Conditions 14 – 131 °F

Storage Conditions -40 – 158 °F

Approvals UL Recognized / NSF

Troubleshooting

Power Supply Code Description Remedy (applicable parameter code in parenthesis)

A01 High temperature alarm Bring down temperature or increase high limit alarm limit (A13)

A02 Low temperature alarm Increase temperature or low temperature alarm limit (A14)

Common Alarm /
Error Codes

E27 Defrost sensor error

E29 Air temperature sensor error

Problem Likely Cause Remedy (applicable parameter number in parenthesis)

Waiting for compressor delay timer
Compressor does
not start

Defrost in progress

Common
Problems /
Resolution

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Defrost does not start

Wrong temperature
is displayed

Evaporator icing

Controller in pull down mode Check pull-down duration (r96)

Wrong type of sensor selected Verify that correct sensor type is selected (o06)

Sensor installed into incorrect terminals Verify that control sensor is wired into terminals 9 and 10 – 8 is not used

Defrost interval too long Reduce defrost interval (d03)

Defrost time too short Increase max. defrost time (d04)

Verify that defrost sensor is wired into terminals 10 and 11

Verify that correct sensor type is selected (o06)

Verify that control sensor is wired into terminals 9 and 10 – 8 is not used

Verify that correct sensor type is selected

Check compressor minimum off time (

CO2)

Check defrost interval (d03)

Check defrost on demand (temp. initiated defrost) (d19)

115 V AC
230 V AC

DI1DI2

DO1DO3DO2

S5

(Defrost)

Sair

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