Industrial Refrigeration Evaporator Control Panels
Type PXE 02 and PXE 04
Distributed control logic panels designed specically for
industrial refrigeration evaporator control applications
The Danfoss evaporator control panel PXE 02
and PXE 04 are distributed control logic panels
designed specically for industrial refrigeration
evaporator control applications. The PXE 02 can
control up to 2 separate evaporators and their
corresponding valve stations while the PXE 04
can control up to 4 evaporators and their
corresponding valve stations. There is 200+
control application options for each evaporator
that cover most industrial refrigeration
evaporator control requirements. Each
evaporator application is congured separately
and may be either duplicated or take
completely dierentcongurations to the
other connected evaporators.
Application-specic,energy-ecient control
algorithms in each panel, achieve optimal
space-cooling and defrost sequences for safe,
ecient, trouble-free evaporator operation.
Furthermore, all IIAR1 safety recommendations
for hot gas defrost are complied with. Please
note that evaporator power components such
as motor starter protection, drives and
contactors are not components contained
within the PXE 02 or PXE 04.
Each evaporator application is setup and
congured on your laptop via a free
downloadable user-friendly graphical interface
or via the panel’s display navigation hardware.
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Industrial Refrigeration Evaporator Control Panels, type PXE 02 & PXE 04
Features
• Designed ready-to-mount-and-connect supply power, sensors, solenoid, and actuator wiring needed for all
standard industrial refrigeration evaporator control applications
• High quality standardized panel electrical components
• Rigorously tested control sequences and algorithms
• Well laid-out IP64/65 panels with condensation protection, 360° EMC screen contact glands
Industrial Refrigeration Evaporator Control Panels, type PXE 02 & PXE 04
Applications
Application principles: General
The Danfoss evaporator control panels have many dierent application choices available that are designed for
Industrial Refrigeration applications. It is possible to assign dierent control applications to each of the evaporators,
if required. Some of the control possibilities oered are as follows:
• Modulating or simple ON/OFF room temperature control
• Media temperature control of suction line valve with motorized valve
• Media temperature control of suction line valve with servo valve
• Pressure control of suction line valve with motorized valve
• Pressure control of suction line valve with servo valve
• Modulating room temperature control by modulating the valve in the liquid line of ooded systems
• Supports Multiple Defrost methods:
◦ by pressure
◦ by liquid drain
◦ by water or brine
◦ individual defrost schedules by single weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
• Defrost starts:
◦ via Modbus or DI start by time interval (time since last defrost start)
◦ according to accumulated cooling time
◦ via defrost schedules and Real Time Clock
◦ forced manual defrost via the HMI or Modbus
• Defrost stops:
◦ on time duration
◦ on temperature
• Separate Drip tray Hot Gas control separate from main Hot Gas valve
Industrial Refrigeration Evaporator Control Panels, type PXE 02 & PXE 04
Application principles PXE 04: 4 x Evaporator Control
Examples of quick panel setup for evaporator control applications:
Application example 1:
Evaporator 1: Flooded evaporator with hot gas defrost by liquid drain.
Evaporator 2: Flooded evaporator with hot gas defrost by liquid drain and with wet suction modulating control.
Evaporator 3: Flooded evaporator with hot gas defrost by pressure.
Evaporator 4: DX with PWM liquid line control
Industrial Refrigeration Evaporator Control Panels, type PXE 02 & PXE 04
Application example 2:
Evaporator 1: Flooded evaporator with hot gas defrost by liquid drain.
Evaporator 2: Flooded evaporator with PWM liquid line control and electrical or water defrost.
Evaporator 3 & 4: Flooded evaporator with hot gas defrost by pressure. Extra product temperature sensors. Gas
Industrial Refrigeration Evaporator Control Panels, type PXE 02 & PXE 04
General internal components & wiring
The 4 variants of PXE 02 and 4 variants of PXE 04 have generally the same component and panel principals. The
panels have been designed so that 24V and 230V have been separated as much as possible which is generally
indicated in the following pages. All panel variants use the following quality components as standard:
The Danfoss EKE 400 controller is used in PXE 02 and PXE 04 variants. Other panel variants will also include:
• the Danfoss NH3 Premium Flex electrochemical gas detector type GDA with a display and keyboard, PPM rage of
1-100, alarm PPM of 25/35 and Modbus RTU connectivity.
• the Danfoss NH3 remote sensor enabling installation of a sensor head in plastic housing 5m from the unit. This
means that the gas detection unit can be placed outside the room where the sensor is placed to detect hazardous
gases, allowing reading of and interfacing with the unit without entering the dedicated space.
• The Danfoss MMIGRS2 remote interface mounted on the front door of certain panel variants allowing remote
access to the EKE 400 controllers via a CANbus network between all the mounted controllers. No programming is
needed. IP64 protection rating.
• Please note that evaporator power components such as motor starter protection, drives and contactors are not
components contained within the PXE 02 or PXE 04.
Industrial Refrigeration Evaporator Control Panels, type PXE 02 & PXE 04
NOTE:
1.
To ensure an optimum strain relief, the cable bundle can be xed with help of a cable tie
2.
After removing unused cable from SKINTOP MULTI - elastic gel will NOT SEAL, please use silicone to ensure
proper IP (Ingress Protection)
3.
Use plug for M20 gas detector gland if gas detector is not present
NB:
DIFFERENT POTENTIALS 24V AND 230V SHOULD BE PLACED IN SEPARATE CABLE ENTRY
PXE 04: Mounting instructions
Figure 2: PXE 04: Mounting instructions
External wiring considerations: Power supply, Signal wiring and Fieldbus
• 230V cabling to and from the panel, the cable glands should be fed with Ø6-11 mm overall nominal diameter
cable with conductor areas 0.75-1.5 mm. For low voltage signal to and from the panel should be made with Ø6mm
overall nominal diameter cables with conductor areas 0.75mm. This is necessary in achieving the panel’s rated IP
• Unused cable gland openings must be closed, and all gland insert bores must be occupied to achieve the panel’s
rated IP. Gland insert bores may be plugged using the supplied sealing plugs. After removing unused cable from
SKINTOP MULTI - elastic gel will NOT SEAL, please use silicone to ensure proper IP. Note: non-punctured insert
bores retain IP level 65/66 (depending on panel variant)
• The wiring of Modbus RTU (RS485) must be carried out in accordance with the standard ANSI/TIA/EIA-485-A-1998.
Galvanic separation shall be provided for segments crossing buildings. Common ground shall be used for all
devices on the same network inclusive router, gateways etc. All bus connections in the cables are made with
twisted pair wires. The recommended cable type for this is AWG 22/0.32 mm
2
• The evaporator controllers and Gas Detector are on separate Modbus RTU networks and therefore have 2 separate
panel terminals as shown in Fig.3
• Connecting panels (evaporator controllers) in series via the correct terminals is shown in Fig. 4
• Remember to terminate the RS485 network following the last physical device, as shown in Fig.5
Industrial Refrigeration Evaporator Control Panels, type PXE 02 & PXE 04
Figure 3:
Figure 4:
Figure 5:
Available Modbus RTU parameters in each controller and gas detector
For a complete overview of all the available Modbus parameters for each evaporator controller device (there are
500+ Modbus values available per controller) please refer to the EKE 400 controller datasheet for comprehensive
descriptions and details: EKE 400 - Data sheet
For a complete overview of all the available Gas Detector Modbus parameters please refer to the Gas Detector
Modbus Communication Guide for comprehensive descriptions and details: Danfoss Gas Detection - User Guide
Quick startup – With CoolCong software tool
What you will need
CoolCong software. USB to RS-485 cable. Power to your control panel.
Step 01
Ensure the latest version ofCoolCong is installed on your PC. Link to CoolCong download: CoolCong
Step 02
Each controller is to be congured individually. After power up, connect your RS485-USB cable from your PC to the
terminal labelled X107 on the PXE 02 or X107 on the PXE 04. The controllers are RS-485 pre-wired in series.
Industrial Refrigeration Evaporator Control Panels, type PXE 02 & PXE 04
Step 03
Startup the CoolCong software. In the CONNECTION tab, choose the correct COM port your PC and cable are
using.
Step 04
Choose the Modbus Slave ID (called ‘Modbus address’ in CoolCong), also in the same CONNECTION tab, of the
controller you wish to congure.
For the PXE 02 variants, the Modbus Slave ID are pre-set from the factory as:
Table 3: PXE 02 - Modbus Slave ID
For the PXE 04 variants the Modbus Slave ID are pre-set from the factory as:
Table 4: PXE 04 - Modbus Slave ID
NOTE:
It is a good idea to ensure the CoolCong settings are aligned with the controller settings before moving onto the
next step. This is done by choosing the CONNECTION DETAILS button in the CONNECTION tab. The default
Modbus serial communication settings on all the controllers from the factory are as follows:
Table 5:
Step 05
Commence controller conguration. Start with either opening a previously conguredle from the dropdown
menu FILE and choosing OPEN or start with conguring a new application by choosing the VALVE
CONFIGURATION tab. Other tabs and applications drawings will appear after making a choice in the VALVE
CONFIGURATION tab.
Industrial Refrigeration Evaporator Control Panels, type PXE 02 & PXE 04
Step 06
Once satised with your controller conguration, you may write the conguration to the controller by choosing the
WRITE PARAMETERS TO EKE400 button at the top of the software window. Remember to save the dierent
congurations if required or export to Excel using the FILE dropdown menu in the top left corner of the software
window.
Step 07
Repeat Step 04 to Step 06 until all controllers are congured.
NOTE:
The CoolCong software allows you to activate the IO for commissioning purposes which you may nd useful. See
the I/O CONFIGURATION and ACTION tabs of CoolCong.
Quick startup – front door display
After powering up the panel navigating to the dierent controllers can be done via the front door display called the
MMI. The MMI display is an access point via CANbus (separate from and not aecting the Modbus RTU network) to
the main status values of each evaporator controller. Follow these steps to access information in the desired
controllers:
Step 01:
From the “MAIN” screen the “BIOS” screen must be accessed. This is done by holding both the X and return ↵
buttons simultaneously for 4-5 seconds.
Figure 6: MAIN screen
Step 02
Wait until the BIOS menu (see below) is shown on the screen and release the buttons. The current MCX selection will
be displayed in the upper right.
Figure 7: BIOS screen
Step 03
Highlight and select (return ↵ button) “MCX SELECTION”
Figure 8: MCX SELECTION
Step 04
Next, highlight and select (return ↵ button) “MAN SELECTION”
Industrial Refrigeration Evaporator Control Panels, type PXE 02 & PXE 04
Figure 9: MAN SELECTION
Step 05:
Highlight and select, then scroll up and down to select CAN ID address number and press return.
Figure 10: CAN ID
Further information about using the MMI can be found in the MMI instruction guide: AK-MMI Instruction guide
Further information about functionality and using the menus can be found in the EKE 400 datasheet: EKE 400 Data
sheet
General: Navigating the front door display
The front door HMI gives an overview of the system status and can easily be navigated via the arrow buttons. The
displays give us easy to understand information about the:
• Active alarms
• The status of each evaporator
Figure 11: Front door display
Navigating from controller to controller is explained in the previous section. Other instructions regarding controller/
evaporator information that may be viewed can be found on the EKE 400 datasheet: Electronic valve control, EKE
400 - 080G5004
Panels with Gas Detection
Gas Detector cable and sensor
The gas detector remote sensor is supplied detached from the gas detection unit and must be connected after
mounting. An M25 gland in the right side of the enclosure bottom plate is reserved for the remote sensor unit cable.
Mount the remote sensor unit and connect the cable as outlined in the nal pages of the panel schematics.
Industrial Refrigeration Evaporator Control Panels, type PXE 02 & PXE 04
Figure 12: Gas Detector cable and sensor
Gas Detector factory default settings – Modbus RTU
The PXE 02 and PXE04 have variants that are equipped with Danfoss GDA gas detectors, cable and sensors. The gas
detector unit runs on a parallel Modbus RTU eldbus system to the Evaporator Controllers and may be connected to
the customers gas detector Modbus RTU system via terminal X54 on the PXE 02 panels terminal X54 on the PXE 04
panels equipped with gas detection. The Gas Detection Modbus RTU eldbus network settings have the following
default settings from the factory:
Table 6: EKE 400 controller’s default comm settings
NOTE:
The Slave ID can be changed but all other serial communication settings cannot be changed.
Gas Detector factory default settings – NH3 PPM alarm settings
The gas detector will activate an alarm if there is an error detected or if there is a power failure to the unit. The gas
detection units also come with factory default 2-step alarm set-up ready for use. PPM alarm factory settings are as
follows:
Table 7: NH3 PPM alarm settings
Gas Detector factory default settings - Terminals
The user interface enables the user to congure two individual alarm settings. ALARM 1 is a pre-alarm that, when
activated, indicates the gas level has passed a user-denedrst threshold. If the gas level then passes a user-dened
second threshold, the nal ALARM 2 (shutdown) is activated. For further information on setup of the gas detection
unit via the display and information on alarm schemes, please refer to the links to relevant documentation below.
Factory default outputs from the panel gas detection unit are, as factory default as follows:
Industrial Refrigeration Evaporator Control Panels, type PXE 02 & PXE 04
Table 8: Gas Detector factory default settings - Terminals
Connecting the Gas Detection safety circuit to the evaporator controllers
The default factory congurations of the PXE 02 and PXE 04are not setup to output signals from the gas detector
directly to the inputs of the controllers in the panel. If required, the DO of a selected controller can be setup to deenergize following a High NH3 PPM SHUTDOWN ALARM 2 output from the gas detection unit. This is done by
following these steps:
Step 01
Locate the controller input terminal required to de-energize ALL its DO on a High NH3 PPM SHUTDOWN ALARM 2
signal from the gas detection unit.
Table 9: Gas Detection safety circuit - PXE 02 panels
Table 10: Gas Detection safety circuit - PXE 04 panels
NOTE:
In the following example, the Gas Detector in PXE 04 will be wired to de-energize the DO from Controller 1 on a
High NH3 PPM ALARM 2 output from the gas detection unit.
Step 02
Remove jumper from selected terminal. In this example, remove jumper from Controller 1 at X100.
Figure 13:
Step 03: Wire terminal X63 to terminal X100
NOTE:
The control sequence the EKE 400 controller will apply on receipt of this signal may be easily set up by using the
CoolCong software interface.
Industrial Refrigeration Evaporator Control Panels, type PXE 02 & PXE 04
IMPORTANT:
Only the DO in the controlled evaporator circuit will be de-energized by this function. AO will not be aected and
will continue to operate according to the output signal of the controller.
Connecting the Gas Detector PPM reading to the Controller
The Gas Detection PPM analog output signal (mA factory default) may be connected to a controller AI terminal and
read on the Modbus RTU controller network. The actual AI controller terminal the AO terminal from the gas
detection unit will depend on the conguration of the EKE 400 controller. The control AI can be viewed on the
software CoolCong during controller conguration and the correct terminal can then be located and wired to from
the gas detection AO terminal X54.1. See example below where AI2 is to be used.
Figure 14: Gas Detector PPM reading to the Controller
The gas detection terminal and Modbus registers to be noted for these purposes are as follows:
Table 11: AO terminals for PPM level
Controller Modbus registers for PPM level
The PPM level may be read of the EKE 400 controller Modbus network (if not using the gas detection units Modbus
network) and will of course depend on the EKE 400 controller and terminal used. The following Modbus registers are
where the PPM values can be read (depending on the wiring & controller conguration).
Table 12:
Gas Detector Documentation
Further information about using the menus can be found in the: GDA Application Guide
Further installation information about installing the GDA can be found in the: GDA Installation Guide
Industrial Refrigeration Evaporator Control Panels, type PXE 02 & PXE 04
Accessory: Signal conditioners
The PXE 02 and PXE 04 analog output signals from its controllers to evaporator controlling actuators are 0-10V type
from the factory. It is possible purchase signal conditioners as accessories from Danfoss that can be installed and
wired by the customer (please contact a Danfoss sales representative). Signal conditioners change the analog
output signal at the panel terminal from 0-10V to 4-20mA. The following is a quick overview as to how this may be
done.
Step 01
Mount the signal conditioner on the DIN rail provided on the right side of the panel.
Figure 15: Mounting the signal conditioner
Step 02
Wire the power terminal available in the panel (X77) to the signal conditioner power terminals and wire the correct
AO terminals (X160-X460) to the input side of the signal conditioner. Please read the signal conditioner instructions
beforehand. The 4-20mA device may now be wired to the output side of the signal conditioner.
Industrial Refrigeration Evaporator Control Panels, type PXE 02 & PXE 04
Accessory: Stepper motor drivers
The PXE 02 and PXE 04 analog output signals from its controllers to evaporator controlling actuators are 0-10V type
from the factory. It is possible purchase Danfoss stepper motor drivers EKF 1A to drive 1 stepper motor valve and
EKF 2A to drive 2 stepper motor valves as accessories that can be installed and wired by the customer. Stepper
motor drivers change the analog output signal at the panel terminal from 0-10V to a stepper motor signal that may
be congured according to the stepper motor valve’s specication. The following is a quick overview as to how a
stepper motor driver may be installed in the panel.
Step 01
Mount the stepper motor driver on the DIN rail provided on the right side of the panel.
Figure 17: Mounting the signal conditioner
Step 02
Wire the power terminal available in the panel (X77) to the stepper motor power terminals and wire the correct AO
terminals (X160-X460) to the input side of the stepper motor driver. Please read the stepper motor driver
instructions beforehand and congure the driver according to the required application. The stepper motor valve
may now be wired to the stepper motor driver. See the installation instructions for the Danfoss EKF 1A and EKF 2A
stepper motor drivers for stepper motor driver connection details and observe the wiring recommendations
regarding distance to the stepper motor valve: Stepper Valve Driver Installation guide
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