Data Sheet

Superheat controller
Type EKE 1A, EKE 1B, EKE 1C (sw 2.02)

The flexible pre-programmed EKE superheat

controller from Danfoss provides ultimate software
control, allowing you to tailor the performance
of your system to your exact requirements. EKE is
ideal for controlling a wide range of commercial air
conditioning and refrigeration applications, such
control helps you to achieve the highest efficiency
in the system reducing the operational cost by
upto 20% with minimal effort.
EKE is generally used where there is a requirement
for accurate control of superheat or temperature
control in connection with air conditioning and
refrigeration. The superheat is regulated to the
lowest possible value within a short period of
time. It regulates the superheat of the evaporator
by charging optimally even when there are great
variations of load resulting in reduction of energy
consumption and operational cost.
Typical Applications:
• Chillers
• Processing plant / Cabinet cooling
• Cold store (air coolers)
• A/C plant / Air conditioning
• Heat pumps. Residential Heat Pump
• Transport cooling

Features / benefits
Power Supply: Analog inputs:
• Easy wiring layout. Various programmable inputs available
- Isolation: No risk of causing short circuits when connection • Differential low voltage input available.
to other units through power supply. • Flexible choice of superheat sensor type: PT1000 or NTC.
- Increased system robustness.
• High precision and accuracy for any selected input type.
• 24 V AC or 24 V DC: flexibility in selecting different transformer.
• Strong and efficient noise and disturbance filters.
Valve Driver: • Signal pass-band can be defined by software: adaptation to
• Drives bipolar and unipolar valves with selectable driving speed of the process to be controlled.
method.
• Up to 1.2 A max. peak and 848 mA RMS current per winding: Digital Inputs:
compatibility with more valves. • Provides the fast input to initiate a selectable action.
• Microstepping excitation: increase system performance • Upto 3x digital inputs.
compare to other driving techniques.
• It eliminates the noise, resonance and vibration problem and User Interface: External display
increase step accuracy and resolution. • High-end design with flexible large graphical display.
Microprocessor: • Keyboard with six key.
• 3x (potentially 5x) faster than controllers available in market. Connectivity:
Service: CAN / CAN RJ / MODbus RS485 RTU (EKE 1B / EKE 1C)
• Plug and Play installation. Easy and fast configuration via Wizard. Key Software:
Free communication software for setup and data logging. • Energy saving Superheat Control logic: Minimum
stable superheat, LoadAp, Fixed SH, Delta Temp.
• Safety protection: MOP, LOP, min. S4, HCTP, SH close.
• Improved and fast starts up with rapid temperature pull down time.
For More • Feature focus on specific application e.g Heat pump, chiller.
information on • Ensure longevity of the stepper valve.
EKE product

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Table of content
1.0 Ordering 3 14.1 Using Analog signal 39
1.1 Hardware comparison 3 14.2 Using Communication bus 39
1.2 Product label and Identification 3
15.0 Manual Mode 40
1.3 Dimensions: EKE 1A, EKE 1B, EKE 1C 4
15.1 Manual OD from preset parameter via DI 40
1.4 EKE range 4
15.2 Manual control of Relay 40
2.0 EKE superheat Controller Tools 5 15.3 Manual control Valve 40
2.1 Accessories 6 15.4 Manual Homing 40
15.5 Switching between Auto and manual mode 41
3.0 Main features overview 7
3.1 Hardware 7 16.0 Temperature control 42
3.2 Software 8 16.1 ON/OFF thermostat 42
3.3 Typical features used in various applications 9 16.2 Modulating thermostat (MTR) 43

4.0 Specification 10 17.0 Superheat reference calculation methods 45

4.1 General specification 10 17.1 Comparison between SH reference 45
4.2 Electrical specification 10 17.2 MSS 46
4.3 Inputs / outputs 11 17.3 Fixed reference 47
17.4 Load AP 47
5.0 Connection 12 17.5 Delta temperature reference 48
5.1 EKE 1A connection overview 13
5.2 EKE 1B connection overview 14 18.0 SH or Temp. Reference via External signal 49
5.3.1 EKE 1C - Front board connection overview 15 18.1 SH reference 49
5.3.2 EKE 1C - Back board connection overview 16 18.2 Temperature reference 49
18.3 Compressor feed forward SH reference 50
6.0 Installation 17
6.1 General installation 17 19.0 General Limiter 51
6.2 Sensor mounting 17 19.1 Priority of limiters 51
6.2.1 Temperature sensor 17 19.2 Superheat close 52
6.2.2 Pressure transmitter mounting 17 19.3 Lowest Operating Pressure (LOP) 52
6.2.3 Sharing pressure sensor 17 19.4 High condensing temperature protection 53
6.2.4 Pressure/ Temperature signal sharing in EKE 1C via CanBus 18 19.5 Min. S4 / leaving media 54
6.2.5 Using external signal values via communication 18 19.6 Maximum Operating Pressure (MOP) 55
6.2.6 Signal sharing groups 18 20.0 Start up 56
6.3 Sensor Correction 18 20.1 P - Control 56
6.4 Shared input signal 18 20.2 Start OD with protection 56
6.5 Shared DI inpots 19 20.3 Fixed OD and time 56
6.6 Sharing power supply and battery back up 19
6.7 Cabling 20 21.0 Defrost Sequence 57
6.7.1 Cable length 20 22.0 Reversible systems, dual setting of control parameters 58
7.0 Stepper motor valve 21 23.0 Fail safe operation 59
7.1 Danfoss valve connection 21
24.0 Service Mode 60
7.2 Stepper motor valve parameters 22
7.3 Useful Valve parameters for various application 24 25.0 Alarms 61
25.1 Actions following analarm 61
8.0 Modbus communication 25
25.2 Lack of valve capacity Alarm 61
8.1 Modbus RTU setting 25
25.3 Superheat Alarm 61
8.2 Addressing convension 25
8.3 RS485 bus function codes overview 26 26.0 Alarm and error table 62 - 65
8.4 Example: MODBus communication 26
27.0 Trouble shooting 66 - 70
9.0 User interface: Display MMIGRS2 27 Appendix 1 Acronyms and abbreviations. 71
9.1 Connection 27
Appendix 2 General comparision between
9.2 Main screen 28
AKS and NSK Pressure transmitter 71
9.3 Display Units and Password 28
9.4 Factory re-setting of display 28 Appendix 3 MMIGRS2 Display setting 72
Appendix 4 Defining new refrigerant 72
10.0 Wizard set up 30
Appendix 5 Flammable application 73
11.0 User interface KoolProg 31
Appendix 6 Factory Reset 73
11.1 Setting up 32
11.2 Main Screen 32 Appendix 7 Overdrive enable 74
11.3 Service Menu 33 Appendix 8 Typical applications with 75
11.4 Graph- Datalogger 33
A. Chiller (cooling only) 75
B. Reversible chillers (Air to water) 75
12.0 Configuration 34
C. Reversible heat pump 76
12.1 Quick guide for parameter selection 34
D. A/C air handler 77
12.2 Before starting controller checklist 35
E. Cold room 77
12.3 First Start up 36
F. Multi evaporator 77
Appendix 9 Parameters List Explanations 78 - 83
13.0 EKE Application 37 User interface module MMIGRS2 84 - 85
13.1 Driver 37 Gateway MMIMYK 86 - 87
13.2 Controller 38 Transformers ACCTRD 88
Transformers AK-PS 89
14.0 Driver mode 39 Probe ACCPBT 90
Cable ACCCBI 91

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1.0 Ordering Type Pack format Code no.

Electronic controller EKE 1A Single pack 080G5300
EKE controller
Electronic controller EKE 1B Single pack 080G5350
Electronic controller EKE 1C Single pack 080G5400

Accessories MMIGRS2 Remote Display Single pack 080G0294

MMIMYK gateway Single pack 080G0073
ACCCBI telephone cable user interface connector 1.5 m Single pack 080G0075
*For detail codes on different available variants, check appendix

1.1 Hardware comparison EKE 1A EKE 1B EKE 1C

Power Supply
Power supply type 24 V AC / DC ± 20% • • •
Share power supply • • •
Battery backup input 18 - 24 V DC • • •
Data Communication
MODbus RS 485 RTU - • •
Wired CANbus To link Danfoss products - - •
CANbus RJ Danfoss MMI service port • • •
Inputs
PT1000 - - •
NTC 10K, type EKS • • •
Temperature Sensor Type
NTC 10K, type ACCPBT • • •
NTC 10K, type Sensata • • •
No of temperature sensors 1 2 3
Ratiometric 0.5 - 4.5 V DC • • •
Pressure Transmitter types 0 – 20 mA signal - - •
1 – 5 V / 0 – 10 V • • •
No of pressure sensors 1 1 2 or (1 P and 1 ext. ref.)
Up to 5 devices • • -
Share Pressure Signal
Via wired CANbus - - •
Read external sensor value Via MODbus - • •
4 – 20 mA - - •
0 – 20 mA - - •
User defined current - - •
External reference
0 – 10 V • • •
1–5V • • •
User defined voltage • • •
No. of external reference 1 1 1
Digital Input Dry contact (4 possible functions) 3 2 2
Outputs
Digital output 1 1 1
Class of insulation Class II • • •
Relay SPDT 3A max. 1 1 1
Relay functions Alarm or Solenoid valve (NC) • • •

1.2 Product label and

Identification
Product name
Product QR code
Product type - code no.
Electrical specification
Product version Country of Origin
Approvals Manufacturer Address

Example: EKE 1C

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1.3 Dimensions:
EKE 1A, EKE 1B, EKE 1C CAN RJ

110
130

All dimensions in mm.

Weight:
EKE 1C : 190 g
EKE 1A / EKE 1B : 152 g Danfoss
70 60 80G8215.11

1.4 EKE range

EKE 1A EKE 1B EKE 1C

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2.0 EKE superheat KoolProg PC tool MMIGRS2 System Master

Controller Tools The KoolProg PC tool is the Can be used: The System Master controls the
main tool to interact with the • For EKE 1A / EKE 1B / EKE 1C EKE superheat controller over
EKE injection controller. It controllers as external display the network or via analog or
connects via USB connection to change controller settings. digital signals.
to the EKE service port via It is connected via the On the MODbus it acts as a
MMIMYK gateway. CAN RJ12 telephone master and the EKE acts as a
The MMIMYK can be used slave. The master could be e.g.
as USB to CAN converter to connector to the controller a Danfoss MCX controller or a
establish the point to point (point to point connection) PLC system.
connection. • As fixed build in display e.g.
in cabinet door. In this case
(permanent installation)
the wired CAN port should
be used if available.
Features
• Easy connection
• Edit parameter in live mode
• Edit parameters on offline
configuration
• Load of multiple predefined Danfoss Master PLC
configurations MMIGRS 2 Controller
• Secure writing of parameters
• Setup wizard
• Multiple language support

Modbus RTU over RS485 wired

KoolProg EKE 1C EKE 1B EKE 1A

ext. reference, alarm outputs etc.)

PC Tool Connected Connected No network
via CAN or via MODbus possible

Analog signal (main switch,

MODbus only
80G8212.10
G8212.10
Danfoss
nfoss

Danfoss MMIMYK USB to Service port CAN-RJ12 (point to point connection only).
CAN converter connects to Either MMIGRS2 or KoolProg PC Tool (via MMIMYK gateway)
the service port of EKE 1A, can be connected to the RJ12 connector.
EKE 1B and EKE 1C.

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2.1 Accessories and Related products

MMIGRS2 Display ACCCBI Cable MMIMYK Gateway

User interface module MMIGRS2 Display. ACCCBI cables for MMI display and gateway. MMIMYK device is used as a gateway to connect EKEs
and the KoolProg PC software for parameter setting or
data logging.

Pressure Transducer Temperature Sensor Power Supply

AKS Pressure Transmitter PT 1000 AK-PS

Available with ratiometric and 4 - 20 mA. AKS is a High precision temp. sensor AKS 11 (preferred), Input: 100 - 240 V AC / 45 - 65 Hz
AKS 12, AKS 21 ACCPBT PT1000 Output: 24 V DC: available with 18 VA, 36 VA and 60 VA
NSK
Ratiometric Pressure Probe. NTC sensors ACCTRD
EKS 221 ( NTC-10 Kohm) IInput: 230 V AC, 50 – 60 Hz
XSK ACCPBT Output: 24 V AC, available with 12 VA, 22 VA and 35 VA
Pressure probe 4 - 20 mA. NTC Temp probe (IP 67 / 68)

Stepper motor valves M12 Angle Cables

EKE is compatible with Danfoss stepper motor Various lengths of standard M12 cable are
valves i.e Danfoss ETS 6, ETS, KVS, ETS Colibri®, available for connecting stepper motor valves.
KVS colibri®, CTR, CCMT.

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3.0 Main Feature overview

3.1 Hardware

Digital inputs The number of available DI inputs differs in various model of EKE controller. This feature is especially
useful for systems where the EKE is not connected to a system controller via data communication. In
this case the digital inputs can be used to interact with the EKE.
The available digital inputs DI can be used for the following functions:
a. Injection control ON/OFF. b. Defrost sequence. c. Heating and cooling selection mode. d. Preset OD.

Injection control ON/OFF

The controller can be started and stopped externally via a contact function connected to DI input
terminals and activating the feature. Regulation is stopped when the connection is open. The
function must be used when the compressor is stopped. The controller then closes the valve so that
the evaporator is not charged with refrigerant. This can be achieved by: For EKE 1A, Use O003 DI
configuration. When O003 set to Not used. EKE 1A can be turned on by R012. When O003 is set to
Main switch, both DI1 and R012 is required to start the controller.
For EKE 1B and 1C, Use O002 DI configuration, When it’s set to “Bus->Start Stop”, the EKE requires both
R012 and Modbus signal to start. When it’s set to “Main switch”, the EKE requires both R012 and D1 to
start.

Heating and cooling selection mode

This feature is useful especially for Heat pump application where two sets of superheat settings is
required. Heat / Cool selection is possible using digital input DI function or via RS485.

Digital Output (Relay) The relay for the liquid line solenoid valve will operate when refrigeration is required. The relay for
the alarm function works in such a way that the contact is closed in alarm situations and when the
controller is de-energised. The digital output DO1 O013 can be configured for solenoid valve, max
capacity or for alarm function.

Handling power failure For safety reasons the liquid flow to the evaporator must be cut off if there is power failure for the
controller. As the Stepper valve is provided with step motor, it will remain open in power failure
situation. There are two ways of coping with this situation.
One of the following two solutions can be applied in the system:
• Mounting of a solenoid valve in front of EEV
• Mounting of a battery backup for EEV valve

Manual control The valve can be controlled manually by setting the desired opening degree via Analog signal or
communication bus used for commissioning purpose. A special service mode is also available for
service and testing purpose.
Analog Inputs
The voltage signal e.g. 0 – 10 V can be used in all EKE controllers where as current signal e.g 0 – 20 mA
signal is only available in EKE 1C.

External Reference Signal :

External Reference such as analog signal can be used either :
a. To drive the stepper motor valve to a desired opening degree
b. To displace temperature reference or superheat reference and max OD.

Communication: The controller can be provided with data communication so that it can be connected to other devices
RS485 RTU/ CANbus in the systems that can be connected with a data communication. In this way operation, monitoring
and data collection can be performed from one device i.e PC – which will be benefit for the diagnostic
or during the installation processes.

Reading External sensor values:

It is possible to substitute the physical sensors of the EKE controller by writing sensor values via
MODbus. These Modbus values need to be updated frequently. The frequency of update should be
according to the Modbus maximum update interval G004

Light-emitting diodes Two sets of light-emitting diodes makes it possible to follow the operation status of the valve and
(LEDs) the controller . They indicate the following:
• Power/data transmission and Alarm/Error indication
• Stepper valve operational status

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3.2 Software

Minimum Stable The superheat control algorithm will attempt to regulate the superheat down to the lowest stable
Superheat (MSS) value between the minimum superheat setting, “Min SH” and the maximum superheat setting,
“Max. SH” .

LoadAp Superheat LoadAP is an abbreviation of “load defined reference”. LoadAP will adjust reference to be higher if
load is higher. Load is indicated by the OD of valve. LoadAP is a kind of preprogrammed MSS curve.
This method will give a robust SH reference and can in many case be the best fit for systems.

Fixed Superheat This feature is used in a system where a stable fixed superheat is required.

Delta temp. superheat With delta temp., SH reference is calculated as a ratio between the media temperature and
evaporator temperature. This reference mode is only possible if media temperature (S3) sensor is
available and if the system uses fin and tube evaporator.

Temperature Control EKE has a feature to regulate the temperature control. This can be done with either thermostat cut
in -cut out function or using Modulating Thermostat (MTR) i.e Area control of Evaporator.This
feature is typically used in Food retail application. MTR is generally used with variable speed
compressors. This feature will control the evaporating temperature in a smooth way to ensure a
stable food temperature.

Maximum Operating In order to reduce the strain on the compressor, a maximum operating pressure is set. If the pressure
Pressure (MOP) comes above this limit the controller will control the valve to provide a lower pressure instead of a
low superheat.

Low Operating This feature which is also known as Cold start feature that allows applications such as heat pumps
Pressure (LOP) to operate at lower ambient conditions in order to prevent compressor from stopping due to low
suction pressure in the start up phase.

Superheat close When the superheat is below a set minimum value, the valve will close faster in order to protect the
compressor from the risk of getting liquid in the suction line and bring the superheat back to
superheat reference.

High Condensing High condensing temperature protection will make sure that the load on the condenser is reduced
temperature in case a too high condensing temperature is reached. This is done by limiting the valve opening
protection (HCTP) degree.

Fast Start up In some applications, it is necessary to quickly open an EEV valve when compressor turns ON to
prevent too low suction pressure as well as for faster stabilization of superheat or temperature set
point. This can be ensured by setting either P-control , Start opening degree with protection or
Fixed opening degree without protection. This start up condition is kept until the start time expire
or superheat reaches at setpoint.

Forced opening during In some applications valve must remain open when the controller is OFF. This can be done by
OFF / (Bleed function) setting a fixed opening degree. When normal control is switched OFF using a main switch, the
valve will keep the defined opening degree.

Defrost sequence The controller does not itself handle defrost of the evaporator. It is however possible to enter a
special defrost sequence which will overrule the normal control of the valve.

Failsafe operation During operation, if sensors error occurs, the valve position can be set to full close, fixed
opening degree or average calculated OD as required.

Lack of Valve Capacity A function is provided to indicate lack of valve capacity or loss of refrigerant charge. This is only
indicated by setting an alarm. No special action is performed by the controller.

Wizard tool The wizard tool will guide the user to set up the controller in a fast and easy way. The controller
will then be loaded with the suitable PI values as per defined application and operating conditions.

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3.3 Typical features used Feature Detail Driver Controller

in various applications

Reversible Chillers

compress or pack
AC Air Handler
Via RS485 RTU

(Cooling only)
Analog Signal

Multi evap on
(Air / Water)

Standalone
Heat pump

Cold Room
Reversible
Chiller
Note:

Via
For acronyms and abbreviations
see appendix 1

Hardware Features
Data Comm. MODbus / CAN 

Inputs/ Outputs
Temperature sensor S2      
S3 
S4 
Pressure sensor Po      
P1  
External Reference 4 – 20 mA / 0 – 20 mA

(Driver functionality) 0 – 10 V / 1 – 5 V
Digital Input DI1- injection control ON/OFF      

Digital out: relay Alarm

NC function  

Software features
Thermostat Control Cut-in / cut out  
MTR Only work if condenser unit have
 
variable capacity
External reference SH reference    
OD request  
Temperature reference    
Superheat regulation Compressor feed forward (via
modbus)
SH Reference method MSS    
Fixed

Loadap   
Delta temp (S3-T0)
(air cooled system with Finn and  
tube evap.)
Startup Fixed OD and Time
Fixed OD and time with protection

P-control      
Limiter/Protection MOP 
LOP 
S4 min 
SH close      
Force OD during stop / standby  
Defrost Start / stop via DI or bus  
Heat pump focus High condensing temperature

protection
Heat / cool select via bus or DI 
Advance feature
Fail safe operation If S2 / S3 error occurs, select
     
action
Sharing control signals Temp. and pressure

 Typical used features

Applications depended

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4.0 Specification

4.1 General specification Feature Description

Power supply Galvanic isolation by switch mode power supply
Input voltage rating (AC): 24 V AC ± 20 % (min.19.2 V AC - max. 28.8 V AC
Input frequency (AC): 50 / 60 Hz
Input voltage rating (DC): 24 V DC (min. 20 - max. 40 V DC)
Provides 5 W at 5 V and 15 V outputs isolated from the 24 V input
Insulation between power supply and the extra-low voltage
Power Consumption Total Power consumption with following valve in operation and MMIGRS2
connected to the controller:
CCMT 16 - CCMT 42: 15VA /10W
ETS 6: 11 VA / 7.5W
ETS 12C - ETS 100C: 20VA / 14W
KVS C: 20VA / 14W
ETS 12.5 - ETS 400 7 VA / 5W
CCMT 2 - CCMT 8 7 VA / 5W
CTR 20: 7 VA / 5W
Plastic Housing DIN rail mounting complying with EN 50022
Self-extinguishing V0 according to IEC 60695-11-10 and glowing / hot wire test
at 960 °C according to IEC 60695-2-12
Material used for Enclosure are UL94-V0 and RoHS compliant
Ball test: 125 °C according to IEC 60730-1
Leakage current: ≥ 250 V according to IEC 60112
Connectors Plug able Screw connector Pitch 3.5 mm, relay and power connector Pitch 5
mm, CAN MMI: Modular Jack 6P4C
Material used for connectors are RoHS and UL approved
Operating conditions -20 – 60 °C, 90% RH non-condensing
Storage / Transport conditions -30 – 80 °C, 90% RH non-condensing
Vibration and shock According to IEC 60068-2-27 Ea
Integration In Class I and / or II appliances
Index of protection IP40 only on the front cover
PCB protection None (no conformal coating)
Period of electric stress across insulating parts Long
Resistance to heat and fire Category D
Immunity against voltage surges Category II
Software class and structure Class A
Approvals CE compliance:
This product is designed to comply with the following EU standards:
• Low voltage guideline: 2014/35/EU
• Electromagnetic compatibility EMC: 2014/30/EU and with the following
norms:
–– EN61000-6-1. EN61000-6-3
(immunity and emission standard for residential. commercial and light-
industrial environments)
–– EN61000-6-2. EN61000-6-4
(immunity and emission standard for industrial environments)
–– EN60730-1 and EN60730-2-9
(Automatic electrical controls for household and similar use)
RoHS compliance to 2011/65/EU and no components from negative list acc. to
500B0751

4.2 Electrical Feature Type Description

specification Protection Short Circtuit Motor driver: dissipative over current protection
Over voltage Analog input: current limit and internal clamp diode
Digital input: current limit and internal clamp diode
Communication: transciever IC
Over temperature Motor driver: thermal shutdown at 150 °C
Unstable Digital input Continuous variation of the digital input state

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4.3 Inputs / outputs I/O TYPE SPECIFICATIONS

Analog Max. 15 V input voltage.
inputs Do not connect voltage sources without current limitation (overall 80 mA) to analog inputs
while unit is not powered.
Open circuit HW diagnostics available for voltage input on: AI3, AI4 (EKE 1C) AI4 (EKE 1A
and EKE 1B).
0–5V EKE 1C, AI3, AI4, and EKE 1A/EKE 1B, AI3. Accuracy ± 40 mV, resolution 1.2 mV.
0 – 10 V EKE 1C, AI3, AI4, and EKE 1A/EKE 1B, AI4. Accuracy ± 50 mV, resolution 2.5 mV.
0 – 20 mA Accuracy ± 100 μA, resolution 10 μA.
(EKE 1C only) Input resistance: <100 Ω
NTC Sensor NTC temperature probes: 10 kΩ at 25 °C range: 300 kΩ to 100 Ω
Accuracy: 50 – 120 °C: 1.5 K, -40 – 50 °C: 0.4 K, 0 °C: 0.2 K
Resolution: ≤ 0.1 K, ≤ 0.3 K (EKC 1C, AI5)
Pt1000 sensor Range: 723 Ω to 1684 Ω
Accuracy: ≤ 0.5 K
Resolution: ≤ 0.1K
Pressure sensor Type: Ratiometric
- Accuracy: 1.6 %
- Range: 0.5 – 4.5 V
- Resolution: 1.2 mV
- Supply voltage: 5 V DC / 15 mA, overload protection approximately 150 mA
Digital Voltage free Steady current of 1 mA (EKE 1C only). A cut-in input will activate a function.
Input (DI) contacts Cleaning current of 100 mA at 15 V DC.
On: RIL <= 300 Ω . Off: RIH >= 3.5 kΩ.
No destructive if Vbat + is connected to DI (only for DI on bottom pcb).
Min. pulse time 64 ms.
Digital Relay Normally Open: 3 A General purpose, 250 V AC, 100 k cycle
output (D01) Normally Open: 3 A Inductive (AC-15), 250 V AC, 100 k cycle
Normally Closed: 2 A General purpose, 250 V AC, 100 k cycle
Stepper Bipolar and - Danfoss ETS / KVS / ETS C / KVS C / CCMT 2 – CCMT 42 / CTR Valves
motor unipolar stepper (green, red, black, white)
motor output: - ETS 6 / CCMT 0 / CCMT 1 (black, red, yellow, orange)
Other Valves:
- speed 10 - 400 pps
Warning!
- drive mode 1/8 microstep
Battery Backup does not
- max. peak phase current: 1.2 A (848 mA RMS)
generate power to recharge the
- max. drive voltage 40 V
connected device to its terminal.
- max. output power 12 W
Do not connect external power Battery VBATT: 18 – 24 V DC:
supply to the digital input DI backup Leakage: <15 μA @30 V DC
terminals. else it will damage the Optional: critical low alarm below 12V
controller. Optional: low alarm at 17 V, high voltage alarm at 27 V
The relays cannot be used The valve will not close at power fail if voltage is higher than 27 V
for the direct connection of Required power to do 1 closing of stepper valve:
capacitive loads such as LEDs ETS 6: 110 J / 30 VmAh
and ON/OFF control of EC ETS 12.5 - ETS 400: 60 J / 17 VmAh
motors. All loads with a switch KVS 15 / KVS 42: 60 J / 17 VmAh
mode power supply must be ETS 12C - ETS 100C: 55 J / 15 VmAh
connected with a suitable KVS 2C / KVS 5C: 55 J / 15 VmAh
contactor or similar. CCMT 2 - CCMT 8: 60 J / 17 VmAh
CCMT 16 - CCMT 42: 175 J / 49 VmAh
CTR 20: 60 J / 17 VmAh
Communication RS-485 RTU Galvanic isolation. No Built in termination.
Supported commands with max. of 50 ms response time : 0 x 03, 0 x 04, 0 x 06.
CAN 4 ways terminal block and RJ connector to directly connect and supply a user interface MMI.
For Danfoss controllers only.

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Data sheet | Superheat controller type EKE 1A, EKE 1B, EKE 1C

5.0 Connectors A. EKE 1A connectors B. EKE 1B connectors

ANALOG / DIGITAL INPUT CAN - RJ RS485 ANALOG / DIGITAL INPUT CAN - RJ

80G8286.01

80G8286.01
Danfoss

Danfoss
CAN RJ CAN RJ

RGND
COM

COM

COM

COM

COM

COM
5V+
5V+
DI2
DI1

DI3

DI2
DI1
AI4
AI3
AI2

AI4
AI3
AI2
AI1
D–
D+
EKA 1A - 080G5300 EKA 1B - 080G5350
GND

Bat+

GND

Bat+
NO1

NO1
NC1

NC1
+/~

+/~
–/~

–/~
A1
A2

A1
A2
C1

C1
B1
B2

B1
B2
PWR 24V Vbat STEPPER VALVE DIGITAL OUTPUT PWR 24V Vbat STEPPER VALVE DIGITAL OUTPUT

C.1 EKE 1C connectors: Back C. 2 EKE 1C connectors: Front

80G8286.01

80G8286.01

ANALOG INPUT 1-5 DIGITAL INPUT 1-2

Danfoss

Danfoss
Not used

15V+

COM

COM

COM

COM
5V+

DI2
DI1
AI5
AI4
AI3
AI2
AI1

EKE 1C - 080G5400

EKE 1C - 080G5400
RGND
CANH
CANL
R120

COM
GND

AO1
D+
D-

CAN RJ
GND

Bat+

NO1

NC1
+/~
–/~

CAN CAN RJ RS485 AO1

A1
A2

C1
B1
B2

PWR 24V Vbat STEPPER VALVE DIGITAL OUTPUT

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Data sheet | Superheat controller type EKE 1A, EKE 1B, EKE 1C

Master controller
5.1 EKE 1A connection overview MMIGRS2 Display

CAN RJ

080G0294 (optional)

080G0075 (optional)
* Note: If Dl1(On/

DI1 (ON/OFF)*
Off ) switch is

AI4 (Voltage)
Pressure transitter not used it must

NTC (S2)

CANBus
COM
be turned off in

DI2
Radiometric 0.5 – 4.5 V

DI3
AKS cable Dl1 parameter
connection configuration
1 060G1034 MMIMYK
Gateway
3

e.g. AKS 32R

CAN RJ

COM

COM

COM
5V+
DI2
DI1

DI3
AI4
AI3
AI2
KoolProg PC tool
CAN
CAN RJ
RJ

COM

COM

COM
5V+
DI2
DI1

DI3
AI4
AI3
AI2

Superheat controller
EKE 1A - 080G5300
80G311.10
Danfoss

GND

Bat+

NO1

NC1
+/~
–/~

A1
A2

C1
B1
B2

C1 NC1

Power
+/~

NO1

power supply
GND
–/~

Bat+

NC1
NO1

NC1
+/~
–/~

C1
A1
A2

C1
B1
B2

24 V AC 24 V DC
C1 NO1
± 20% ± 20% +
– 18 V
+ Alarm Relay Power
2.5 A batt Normally open or
T fuse backup normally closed
(optional) (optional) (optional)
orange
yellow

black
red

ETS6
valves
ON/OFF Alarm
green
white
black
red

ETS / KVS solenoid

valves valve

Analog / Digital input

COM Common
DI3 Digital input 3 Software configurable D1
AI2 Analog inputs NTC 10K S2
AI3 Analog inputs 0 – 5 V / Ratiometric pressure transmitter Pe
AI4 Analog inputs 0 – 10 V External Reference signal
COM Common
DI1 Digital input 1 Main switch (hardware)
DI2/3 Digital input 2 and 3 Software configurable DI
5V+ Power output for Ratiometric pressure transmitter 0 – 5V
COM Common

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Data sheet | Superheat controller type EKE 1A, EKE 1B, EKE 1C

5.2 EKE 1B connection overview

Master controller
MMIGRS2 Display
RS485 MODBus
CAN RJ

RS485 RTU MODBus

080G0294 (optional)

NTC (S3 / S4)

080G0075 (optional)
(optional)
DI1 (ON/OFF)*
supervisor

NTC (S2)
AO2 (0 / 10 V)
EKE
network MMIMYK

COM

CANBus
DI2
Gateway
cable connection
1
060G1034
3

2
Pressure transmitter
CAN RJ

RGND

COM

COM

COM
5V+
Radiometric 0.5 – 4.5 V

DI2
DI1

DI3
AI4
AI3
AI2
AI1
D+
D–
e.g. AKS 32R
KoolProg
PC tool
CAN RJ

RGND

COM

COM

COM
5V+
DI2
DI1

DI3
AI4
AI3
AI2
AI1
D+
D–
* Note: If Dl1(On/Off ) switch is not used it
must be short circuited

Superheat controller
EKE 1B - 080G5350
80G318.10
Danfoss

GND

Bat+

NO1

NC1
+/~
–/~

A1
A2

C1
B1
B2

C1 NC1

Power
+/~

NO1
GND
–/~

Bat+

NC1
NO1

NC1
+/~
–/~

C1
A1
A2

C1
B1
B2

power supply
24 V AC 24 V DC C1 NO1
± 20% ± 20% +
– 18 V
+ batt
Alarm Relay Power
2.5 A Normally open or
T fuse backup normally closed
(optional) (optional) (optional)
orange
yellow

black
red

ETS6
valves
Alarm
green

ON/OFF
white
black
red

solenoid
ETS / KVS valve
valves

Analog / Digital input

COM Common
AI1 Analog inputs NTC 10K S3/S4 selectable via software
AI2 Analog inputs NTC 10K S2
AI3 Analog inputs 0 – 5 V / Ratiometric pressure transmitter Pe
AI4 Analog inputs 0 – 10 V Ext. Ref. voltage signal
COM Common
DI1 Digital input 1 Main switch (hardware)
DI2 Digital input 2 Software configurable DI
5V+ Power output for Ratiometric pressure transmitter 0 – 5V
COM Common

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Data sheet | Superheat controller type EKE 1A, EKE 1B, EKE 1C

5.3.1 EKE 1C - Front board connection overview

Master controller

* Note: If Dl1(On/Off ) switch

NTC (S3 / S4)

NTC / PT1000 (S2)

(S3 / S4) (optional)

(optional)
AI4 (V / I)
is not used it must be short

(DI1 (ON/OFF*)
NTC / PT1000

(COM)
circuited

(COM)
(DI2)
Pressure Transmitter
Ratiometric 0.5 – 4.5 V
AKS cable
1
connection
060G1034
3 CC C
2

COM

COM

COM
5V+
DI2
DI1

DI3
AI4
AI3
AI2
e.g. AKS 32R

15V+

COM

COM

COM

COM
5V+

DI2
DI1
AI5
AI4
AI3
AI2
AI1
COM

COM

COM
5V+
DI2
DI1

DI3
AI4
AI3
AI2
15V+

COM

COM

COM

COM
5V+

DI2
DI1
AI5
AI4
AI3
AI2
AI1
e.g. AKS 32R

Superheat controller
EKE 1C - 080G5400
80G315.10
Danfoss

RGND
CANH
CANL
R120

GND

D+
D-

CAN RJ

RGND
CANH
CANL
R120

GND

D+
D-

CAN RJ

CANbus local network RS485 RTU MODbus

CAN RJ
080G0075 (optional)
CANbus

EKE Supervisor
master network
controller

MMIGRS2 display MMIMYK KoolProg

080G0294 (optional) Gateway PC tool

Analog / Digital input

COM Common
AI1 Analog inputs temperature NTC 10K / PT1000 S3/S4 selectable via software
AI2 Analog inputs temperature NTC 10K / PT1000 S2
AI3 Analog inputs voltage / current Pe
AI4 Analog inputs voltage / current Ext. Ref. or Pc
AI5 Analog inputs NTC temperature S3/S4 selectable via software
COM Common
5V+ Power outputs for Ratiometeric pressure transmitter 0 – 5V
15V+ Power output for current signal pressure transmitter
DI1 Digital input 1 Main switch (hardware)
DI2 Digital input 2 Software configurable DI
24V+ Not used in EKE 1C
AO1 Not used in EKE 1C

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Data sheet | Superheat controller type EKE 1A, EKE 1B, EKE 1C

Connection for 4 - 20 mA
pressure Transmitter 1

2 EKE 1C analog input at terminal 1 - 5. For other

80G298.10
transmitter types, check the following table.

Danfoss
Pressure transmitter

15V+
COM

COM
COM

COM
5V+
5V+
DI2
DI1

DI3
AI5
AI4
AI3
AI2
AI1
4 - 20 mA
e.g. AKS 33

Note: EKE 1C supports wide range of pressure transmitter, make sure that the proper power supply
EKE 1A/1B only supports terminals for the selected transmitter is connected according to the guidelines provided below.
ratiometric 0.5 to 4.5V
pressure transmitter. User selection EKE connection Signal EKE connection
Not defined - -
AKS 32R Ratiometric 10-90% 5V supply from EKE
112CP (Sensata) Ratiometric 10-90% 5V supply from EKE
OEM Ratio Defined by parameters 5V supply from EKE
NSK (Saginomiya) Ratiometric 10-90%, 0.5 to 4.5V 5V supply from EKE
AKS 32 1-5V 1-5V 15V supply from EKE
OEM Voltage Defined by parameters 15V supply from EKE
Bus shared Via RS485 Modbus -
AKS 32 1-6V 1-6V 15V supply from EKE
AKS 32 0-10V 0-10V 15V supply from EKE
AKS 33 4-20mA 15V supply from EKE
XSK (Saginomiya) 4-20mA 15V supply from EKE
OEM Current Defined by parameters 15V supply from EKE

5.3.2 EKE 1C - Back board connection overview

Superheat controller
EKE 1C - 080G5400
80G316.10
Danfoss

GND

Bat+

NO1

NC1
+/~
–/~

A1
A2

C1
B1
B2

C1 NO1

Power
GND

Bat+
–/~

+/~

NO1

NC1
+/~
–/~

A1
A2

C1
B1
B2

power supply +
– 18 V
C1 NC1

+ Alarm Relay
24 V AC 24 V DC 2.5 A batt Normally open or Power
± 20% ± 20% T fuse backup normally closed
(optional) (optional) (optional)
orange
yellow

black
red

ETS6 valves
green
white
black

ON/OFF Alarm
red

ETS / KVS solenoid

Colibri® and valve
CCMT valves

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Data sheet | Superheat controller type EKE 1A, EKE 1B, EKE 1C

6.0 Installation This section describes a typical installation in brief, for detail please refer to the EKE Installation guide

6.1 General installation

Danfoss
84N403.10

Note:
Always install compatible
electronic sensors and
expansion valve of suitable
capacity as close to the
evaporator as possible.
Under size or over sized valve
in the system may impact
the performance of the
system. Installation of sensors
away from evaporator may Evaporator Close to the
impact precision and system
performance. evaporator

6.2 Sensor mounting 1 2 3

6.2.1 Temperature sensor 1
/ - 5/ in.
OD 122 - 168 mm

3
/4 - 7/8 in.
OD
60G496.11

18 - 22 mm
Danfoss

84N365.11

Note:
Danfoss

• Mount sensor on a clean surface conductive evaporator 1 - 13/8 in.

without any paints. paste outlet OD
• Remember to put on heat 25 - 35 mm
conducting paste and insulate
the sensor.
• Sensor mounting max. 5 cm from
13/8 in. and higher
OD 35 mm and higher
84N366.12

the outlet of the evaporator to

Danfoss

get the precise measurements.

• Physical temperature sensor
can’t be shared.

6.2.2 Pressure transmitter Installation of the pressure transmitter is less critical. but mounting of pressure transmitter should be
mounting closer to the temperature sensor right after the evaporator and with its head in “upright position”.

6.2.3 Sharing pressure In EKE 1A and EKE 1B, it is allowed to share one ratiometric pressure transmitter between maximum
sensor five controllers.
If several evaporators are sharing the same suction line, the signal from the pressure transmitter
can be used by max of 5 controllers as shown below. In order to get a correct acquisition on all the
units all the three wires (GND, 5V and transmitter signal, output) must be routed to every unit.
In EKE 1C, a physical pressure transmitter is not allowed to share between multiple EKEs, however
the pressure signal values can be shared via CANbus

Note: EKE 1B EKE 1B

EKE 1B
In EKE 1C, physical pressure
80G335.10

can not be shared. Pressure

Danfoss

values can be shared via

CANBus only

AKS
32R
DI3
COM

AI4COM

COM
5V+
Ai2DI2
AI3DI1

+5VDI3
AI4
DI1AI3
DI2AI2

COM
Com

Com

Com
AI1/

Signal
GND
Supply

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Data sheet | Superheat controller type EKE 1A, EKE 1B, EKE 1C

6.2.4 Pressure/ Temperature In EKE 1C, Signal sharing is possible via CANbus, Signal will be broadcasted once per second to all
signal sharing in EKE 1C controllers by CAN serial line. The following parameters enable/disable broadcasting of local signals:
and EKE 1B via CanBus • [G012 - Signal sharing Pe]
• [G013 - Signal sharing Pc]
• [G014 - Signal sharing S3]
If two or more sensors are connected to same sharing group the controller which start up as the
first one will broadcast the signal, other controllers will ignore broadcasted signal. If the receiving
controllers has not received a shared signal from another controller for 3 seconds (parameter G003
CAN bus min update interval) it will start broadcast the local sensor.
Note: When more controllers are connected via CANbus each end of the bus must be terminated with
Broadcasting is not possible a jumper between CANH and R120.
via Modbus. In case of Sensor
error, broadcast will stop. Temperature
sensor

Pressure
transmitter
Note:
EKE 1C EKE 1C EKE 1C
Please make sure that each
80G336.10

controller has a different

Danfoss

controller address (G001) before

sharing them via CANbus. Only CAN
after setting different address
should controllers be connected
together for sharing.

CAN H
CAN H

CAN H

CAN L
CAN L

CAN L

RI 20

GND
RI 20

RI 20
Only Pe, Pc and S3 parameters GND

GND
can be shared using CANbus.

Jumper Jumper

6.2.5 Using external EKE 1B/1C controllers can receive the external sensor values like Po, Pc, S2, S3 and S4 via bus
signal values via communication. In some applications, the suction pressure and/or the refrigerant temperature on
communication the evaporator outlet, is measured by a system controller. This is often the case if the suction
pressure is used to trigger low temperature/pressure alarms by the systems main controller.
In these cases the sensors can be omitted from EKE , and the sensor values can be received via
modbus instead. This requires that the systems main controller continuously transmits these values
to EKE, If no new sensor value is received within defined MODbus time interval in seconds i.e G004
of the last transmission, the EKE will raise sensor alarm which will stop the regulation.
Note:
External pressure Example: The suction gas temperature S2 and the evaporator pressure Pe can be set by activating
values must be scaled by
X100 time and temperature bus shared sensor configuration registers i.e “I040 = 5” and “I044 = 8” respectively.
values by X10 times before Master controller
writing it on EKEs. Example:
8.4 bar gauge is written as RS485 MODbus
8400, and 2.4 deg
C as 24 via bus
Sensor values
80G337.10
Danfoss

Note:
External signal value
has to be update frequently,
check parameter list for
detail.

Temperature sensor

EKE controller
Pressure transmitter

6.2.6 Signal Sharing Groups Shared signals is divided into groups by use of the address number
      Group 1           address 1 to 31
      Group 2           address 32 to 63
      Group 3           address 64 to 95
      Group 4           address 96 to 125
Address 0 is invalid, and must not be used.
Address 126 and 127 is reserved for remote displays
 
A controller knows its own address and knows from which address the broadcast is coming, this
information is used to discard broadcast signals for controllers outside own group.

6.3 Sensor Correction The input signal from all connected sensors can be corrected. A correction will only be necessary if
the sensor cable is long and has a small cross-sectional area. All displays and functions will reflect
the corrected value.
Regarding temperature sensor, PT1000 temperature sensor is sensitive with longer cable length and
type. It is must to perform a sensor correction if the resistance of the temperature sensor deviates.
Normally,1 degree C corresponds to approximately 4 ohms.

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Data sheet | Superheat controller type EKE 1A, EKE 1B, EKE 1C

6.4 Shared input signal EKE accepts shared analogue voltage signal.
Ext ref signal i.e 0 -10 V can also be shared in EKE 1A and 1B

6.5 Shared DI inputs EKE controller is provided with voltage free PLC
contacts. DI terminals must not connect with Power supply
external power supply. DI cannot be shared. D0
IF DI signal requires sharing , a work-around – +
is to provide each DI with its own relay Danfoss
(or optocoupler). Relay (or optocoupler) 80G340.10

output – which is connected to EKE DI and D1

EKE COM - must withstand 100mA
impulses at15V. COM
Relay
EKE 1

D1

COM
Relay
EKE 1

D1
R
COM
Optocoupler
EKE 1

6.6 Sharing power supply The power supply of EKE is galvanically separated from the outputs.
and battery back up This gives a benefit for EKE to share common power supplies with multiple controllers.

Battery back up is an optional feature. If Battery backup is connected to EKE terminals, the EKE will
close the stepper motor if the controller losses its supply voltage. The battery voltage must not be
connected from main power supply connected to EKE. A battery voltage lower than 16.5 V and
higher than 27V will trigger the battery alarm.
The power supply from the common backup power source can be shared with multiple EKE
controllers, but make sure that the external power supply has enough power Watt/VA to operate
Warning:
multiple controllers.
The battery voltage must not
be connected from terminals A special attention is needed on sharing both external power supply as well as battery backup .
of EKE main power supply. Strictly speaking, it is not allowed to shared AC power supply and DC backup battery
simultaneously with multiple controllers. In case both DC power supply and battery are shared
between several units , the safest setup is to have the negative poles of battery and power input
shorted together at each unit. Such solution requires EMC test to be conducted on the final
equipment by customer.
CAN RJ CAN RJ
RGND

RGND
COM

COM

COM

COM

COM

COM

CAN RJ
RGND

COM

COM

COM
5V+

5V+
DI2
DI1

DI3

5V+

DI2
DI1

DI3
AI4
AI3
AI2

AI4
AI3
AI2
D+

D+
D–

DI2
DI1

DI3

D–
AI4
AI3
AI2
D+
D–
80G295.10
Danfoss
+/~
–/~

+/~
–/~

Superheat controller Superheat controller Superheat controller

EKE 1x - 080G5xxx EKE 1x - 080G5xxx EKE 1x - 080G5xxx
GND

Bat+

GND

Bat+
NO1

NO1
NC1

NC1
GND

Bat+

NO1
+/~

+/~
NC1
–/~

–/~
+/~
–/~
A1
A2

C1

A1
A2
B1
B2

C1
B1
B2
A1
A2

C1
B1
B2

EKE 1C EKE 1C EKE 1C

Warning:
80G338.10
Danfoss

It is strictly not allowed to

shared AC power supply and
Shared power supply type AC
DC backup battery
simultaneously with multiple Shared battery back up DC
controllers

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Data sheet | Superheat controller type EKE 1A, EKE 1B, EKE 1C

6.7 Cabling Separate the sensor and digital input cables

as much as possible (at least 10 cm) from the
power cables to the loads to avoid possible
electromagnetic disturbance.
Use separate cable trays. Min 10-15 cm
Note: Long DI input should be avoided.

84B3206.10
Danfoss
Never lay power cables and
probe cables in the same
conduits (including those in the
electrical panels)

6.7.1 Cable length EKE controller supports the following max. cable length.
Cable length Wire size (Min. / Max.)
Analog inputs (Current/Voltage) max. 10 m 0.14 /1.5 mm2
Temperature sensor max. 10 m** -
Stepper valve connection max. 30 m* 0.14 /1.5 mm2
Power supply max. 5 m 0.2 /2.5 mm2
Digital input max. 10 m 0.14 /1.5 mm2
Digital output - 0.2 /2.5 mm2
Digital MMI max. 3 m over CAN RJ -
Communication bus max. 1000 m 0.14 /1.5 mm2
*For longer cable refer section ‘’ For non Danfoss M12 cable’’ and Parameter setting for long M12 cable.
** For longer temperature sensor cables use offset parameter (U107) if there is any deviation in temperature.

For non Danfoss M12 Guideline for long M12 cables on Danfoss stepper motor valves
cable • Long cables will lead to degradation of performance.
• You can overcome this degradation by changing the settings for the valve driver. This guideline is
based on the cable type being the same type as the standard Danfoss stepper motor cable.

Recommended wire size and cable distance (twisted pair) between EKE controller and stepper motor valve.
Cable length 1 m – 15 m 15 m – 30 m 30 m – 50 m
Wire diameter 0.52 / 0.33 mm2 Min. 0.52 mm2 Min. 0.82 mm2
20 / 22 AWG 20 AWG 18 AWG

Apart from the cable selection, it is suggested to do the following parameter changes to the given valves.

Parameter setting for long M12 cable.

Note:
Product 0m - 15 m cable 15m - 30 m cable 30m - 50 m cable
For longer M12 cable than
15m, it is must to set Update following parameter
Danfoss valve as user
defined valve and do ETS 12C - ETS 100C Use default I028 Valve drive current = 925mA peak I028 Valve drive current = 1000mA peak
necessary parameter KVS 2C - KVS 5C values I065 Valve duty cycle = 90 %
setttings.
ETS 12.5 - ETS 400
KVS 15 - KVS 42
Use default
Tips: CTR 20 I028 Valve drive current = 200 mA peak I028 Valve drive current = 300mA peak
values
First select the correct CCMT 2 - CCMT 8
Danfoss valve to get the CCM 10 - CCM 40
profile loaded, then select
the user defined valve to ETS 6 Use default I028 Valve drive current = 270mA peak I028 Valve drive current = 350mA peak
increase the current values
value.
CCMT 0 Use default I028 Valve drive current = 270mA peak I028 Valve drive current = 350mA peak
values
CCMT 1 Use default I028 Valve drive current = 400mA peak I028 Valve drive current = 500mA peak
values
CCMT 16 - CCMT 42 Use default I028 Valve drive current = 450mA peak I028 Valve drive current = 500mA peak
values

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Data sheet | Superheat controller type EKE 1A, EKE 1B, EKE 1C

7.0 Stepper motor valve EKE controller can driver all stepper motor valve from Danfoss.
The connection of the Danfoss stepper motor should be done as shown on the connection diagram/
table. For stepper motor valve from other manufactures, it is necessary to get the right electrical
connection information from valve manufacturer as described in the following section.

ETS Electric expansion valves ETS Colibri® Electric expansion valves CCM Electric regulating valves
KVS Electric regulating valves KVS Colibri® Electric regulating valves CCMT Electric regulating valves
CTR Electric 3-way valve

7.1 Danfoss valve Valve Cable Connection

connection CCM / CCMT / CTR / ETS Colibri® / KVS Colibri® / ETS/KVS
Danfoss M12 Cable White Black Red Green
CCM/ETS/KVS Pins 3 4 1 2
CCMT/CTR/ETS Colibri/KVS Colibri Pins A1 A2 B1 B2
EKE terminals A1 A2 B1 B2

ETS 6
Wire color Orange Yellow RED Black Grey
EKE terminals A1 A2 B1 B2 Not connected

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Data sheet | Superheat controller type EKE 1A, EKE 1B, EKE 1C

7.2 Stepper motor valve I067 – Valve Configuration

parameters Danfoss stepper motor valve must be selected from Valve configuration list. On selecting the valve,
the controller will automatically load pre-defined default values. The user is not required to set
Note:
other stepper motor parameters for a selected valve from the valve configuration list.
Change of valve type User Defined valve
requires that the controller
is in stopped state.
If a valve from other manufacturers is used, such valve can be defined as ’’User defined Valve’’
i.e I067 – Valve Configuration =1 and the following information will be required from the manufacturer
for settings following stepper motor parameters.
I027 – Valve Motor Type
Define a type of motor used in the stepper valve (Unipolar/Bipolar). Selecting the motor type will set
the required valve decay mode. Alternatively, you can also set valve decay mode parameter if you
need more options. Avoid setting both Valve motor type and valve decay mode for a given valve at
the same time.
Warning: I028 - Phase Current Peak /Valve drive current
Modifying the Danfoss valve The current applied to each phase of the stepper motor during actual valve movement. Verify the
parameter will revert I067 –
Valve Configuration to range against the stepper valve controller in the actual design. Please be aware that this value
1 i.e User Defined valve. has to be set in a Peak value. Some valve manufacturers are using RMS current!
I077 Holding Current
The percent of the programmed Max Phase Current that should be applied to each phase of the
stepper output when the valve is stationary. If required, this current ensures that the valve
maintains its last programmed position.

Note: I030 - Max Operating Steps /Total no of valve steps

When the motor type is The number of steps that correspond to a valve position of 100%. The total no of steps will vary
Unipolar the steps entered is
half steps. according to the selected Valve motor type.
For example ETS 6 has total number of 480 half steps on driving with half phase excitation whereas
only 240 full steps on driving with Full phase excitation.

I031- Step Rate /Speed

The desired valve drive rate in steps per second.
Please note that a higher valve speed will produce a lower torque. If the valve is used in system
having high differential pressure, it is better to operate the valve with lower step rate.

[I032 - Valve Start Speed] (1-100% of Valve speed )

This is useful for high speed valve that runs at speed i.e 200 to 400 pps
This feature will limit starting speed of the valve in order to provide higher torque to the motor at start
up and will prevent the valve from potential step loss. Refer to the diagram below for detail.

I062 - Valve Acceleration Current , I063 - Valve Acceleration Time

These features are used in the valve that runs at higher speed i.e 300 pps and above. Typically, at start
up high torque is required to operate the valve. The high torque at start up can be maintain by using
acceleration current as required. Following chart shows the relation between valve speed and valve
current as well as the recommend percentage of acceleration current.

Speed / PPS
Peak current
Valve speed ramp up at start up
Valve acceleration current at start up

IO62 valve acceleration

current, 120% of IO28
(recommended)
IO31 Normal speed

IO28 Normal current

80G344.10

80G345.10

IO32 Valve start speed

Danfoss

Danfoss

20% of normal speed IO77 Holding current

(recommended)
Time Time
IO63 Acceleration time IO63 Acceleration time

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I064 – Valve step mode

Stepper motor can be driven with various step excitation method. The selection of the right method
depends on the valve requirements as well as operating conditions of an application.
The valves can be driven in full step 1/1, half step 1/2, or in microsteps (1/4, 1/8, 1/16). Danfoss
recommends to use 1/8 stepping mode as this provides a good balance between torque and speed
and ensures smooth operation.

Full stepping mode 1/1, provides higher torque which is needed for application having high
differential pressure, but high rate of acceleration increases the risk of lost steps.
Half step excitation 1/2, is geneally use for Unipolar valves. and microstepping 1/16 is used where
smooth operation is needed. This will provide a bit lower start torque.

I065 – Valve duty cycle

The required valve duty cycle can be set between 5-100% using this parameter. Some valves requires
higher duty cycle when operating at lower fluid temperature. Reduce the duty cycle for the valve that
uses high fluid temperature.

I070 – Start Backlash

The parameter defines the operation of the start backlash function. The valve will normally open
from this point onwards.

Requested OD

100% OD

80G343.10
Danfoss

0% OD
Total number of steps
Start backlash

I071 - Backlash compensation (Hysteresis)

The number of steps needed to correct for mechanical hysteresis when a reduction gear is part of the
valve design. This adjustment is only applied if an additional opening of the valve is requested. To
ensure that the backlash is at a minimum, the motor will drive a number of extra steps every time the
direction of the motor is changed.

I076 Valve excitation time after stop

The time that the drive current is applied after the motor has stopped before going to holding
current. This will make sure that the valve has achieved the final position before going to holding
current.

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7.3 Useful Valve The following valve parameters can be used in various application as needed.
parameters for various
Valve OD%
application

100 OD% (IO29 - Valve step positioning)

Limiting max. OD% (IO64 - Valve step mode)
(IO66 - default 100)

Full step

Half step

Valve OD during stop

(IO69 - default 0)
Limiting min. OD%

80G346.10
Danfoss
(IO32 - default 0) Valve speed IO31
Valve steps
(Full, half, 1/8 Micro, 1/16 Micro)
Valve total steps
(IO30 - default 1)
Start backlash Overdrive enable OD
(IO70) (IO73 default 0)

I061– Valve emergency speed

During power failure conditions, the valve can be driven at higher speed when required to close
faster. To run this feature, it is required to connect EKE with backup battery.
I066 –Minimum OD limit
When required, the valve minimum OD can be set to a required minimum opening position, such
feature is helpful where the system always requires some minimum flow. The minimum OD limit
has effect in injection control mode only.
N032 – Maximum OD limit
This is useful feature to limit the maximum OD of a oversized valve used in the system. By default
the maximum OD of a valve is set at 100 OD%. This maximum OD % can be set to lower value if
required. The maximum OD limit has effect in injection control mode only.
I069 – Valve OD during stop
In some applications valve must remain open when the controller is OFF. This can be done by setting
a fixed opening degree. When normal control is switched OFF using a main switch, the valve will
keep the defined opening degree. This feature is also known as Forced opening during OFF / (Bleed
function).
I068 – Valve neutral Zone
EKE controller has a complex algorithm implemented to handle oscillation issues related to output
valve OD by defining some neutral zone. In neutral zone, the valve will not move untill it overcomes
the definite variation in the valve opening degree .

Valve
mA OD request

Small variation in OD
signal or valve OD request

Neutral zone
No valve movement
80G244.01
Danfoss

For the default neutral zone of 0.5 % hysteresis, the valve will not move if it is unable to receive the
higher variation than the set value.
The benefit of using such techniques will not affect the performance of the system but will reduce
the problem related with the fluctuating signal, step loss and hysteresis in the valve.

Failsafe Position
During failsafe mode of operation (e.g. SH control sensor error or Thermostat sensor error) the
valve position can be set to full close, fixed opening degree or average calculated OD. For detail
check section Failsafe operation and parameter list under section control advance sub section
Diagnostic SH and Emergency cooling.

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8.0 Modbus

80G8269.01
Master 5V

Danfoss
communication
D
R
Pull up
EKE 1A 1B 1C D+
-
LT Ballanced pair LT
Applicable
D-
Pull down
Common

R R
D D

Slave 1 Slave 2

Details about the Modbus communication can be found in “EKD / EIM Data communication MODbus
RS 485 RTU design guide”.
The brief on EKE MODbus RS – 485 RTU has been explained below.
EKE controller uses half duplex standard MODbus RTU protocol.
With the following defaults :19200 Baudrate, Even parity and one stop bit.
The default unit address is 1 which can be changed using parameter “is G001 Controller Adr”.

8.1 Modbus RTU setting Data Feature

Controller address (G001) Range 1 - 120, default address 1
Modubs Baud Rate (G005) 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 14400,19200, 28800, 38400 Default value: 19200
Modbus mode, selection (G008) 8N1, 8E1, 8O1 and 8N2
Note:
Default modbus setting:
19200 8E1 There must always be two terminations on the network, one at each bus end. The termination can
be installed by connecting a 120 Ohm resistor between D+ and D- for RS-485.
Above image shows how a Modbus network is typically terminated. The resistors are picture called LT
(Line Termination) and are typically 120 Ohm.
The pull up and pull down are usually built into the master on the Modbus. They are not built in
Danfoss EKE controllers.

8.2 Addressing In EKE controllers. when addressing holding registers on Modbus. the range of valid addresses is
convension 0-65535 (0x0000 to 0xFFFF). In this convention the range of valid register numbers is 1-65536. and
the register address 0 is referred to as register number 1.
Danfoss EKE follows this convention so when reading the PNU (Parameter Number) 117, the actual
request asks for data from Address 116. So address = PNU – 1
Note:
Modbus address = PNU – 1
80G270.10
Danfoss

EKE EKE
120Ω

T D+ D- D+ D-

D-
controller
120Ω

Marster

D+
End- point
termination

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8.3 RS485 bus function Function code Function name Function description
codes overview Read holding registers This function code is used to read the contents of the continuous block of
(0x03)
holding registers in a remote device.
Write single register This function code is used to write a single holding register in a remote
(0x06)
device.
Write multible registers This function code is used to write a block of contiguous registers
(0x10)
(1 to 123 registers) in a remote device.
(0x2B) Read device identification Support of mandatory information.

8.4 Example: The following example illustrate the way of reading and writing the PNU numbers shown below
MODBus
communication PNU Parameter name
3006 R101 Temperature setpoint
3007 R001 Differential
Note:
In bus communication,
only MET (SI) system PNU Parameter name
can be used. 3006 R101 Temperature setpoint
Metric unit (MET):
3007 R001 Differential
temperature, temperature
offset and pressure units
in MMIGRS2 display °C , K
Function 03 read register
and Bar Gauge respectively
Example 1: Read 2 register from 3005 i.e 3005-3006, i.e PNU 3006-3007, from device address 1 (in blue)
TX: [01][03][0B][BD][00][02][56][0B]
Note: RX: [01][03][04][00][1E][00][14][9A][3A]
setpoint needs to be scale
by X10 . i.e 5 deg C =50 Result
(HEX: 32)
Read temperature setpoint and differential
PNU Parameter name Value
3006 R101 Temperature setpoint 30 (3.0)
3007 R001 Differential 20 ( 2.0)

Function 06 write register

Example 2: Write R101 Temperature set point to 5.0 (50 0x32)
TX: [01][06][0B][BD][00][32][9A][1F]
RX [01][06][0B][BD][00][32][9A][1F]
Slave acknowledge

Function 0x10 write multiple register

Example 3: Write R101 Temperature set point to 4.8 (48 0x30) and R001 Differential to 10.0 (100 0x64)
TX: [01][10][0B][BE][00][02][04][00][64][00][30][4B][AC]
RX: [01][10][0B][BE][00][02][23][C8]
Slave acknowledge

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9.0 User interface:

Display MMIGRS2

EKE 1A 1B 1C
Applicable

MMIGRS2 is a remote interface. It’s fitted with a graphic display. The connection with each EKE
controller is made through the CAN RJ or CANbus network. All the information about the user
interface is loaded inside the EKE controller; that’s why there is no need of programming the
MMIGRS2 interface. MMIGRS2 is powered externally or from the controller which it is connected to
and automatically shows its user interface.
The menu displays are dynamic. A simple application with few connections will give a setup with few
settings while application with many connections will give a setup with many settings.

9.1 Connection
ACCCBI080G0075

Note:
CAN RJ
When MMI is not connected to
EKE via telephone cable the
autodetection feature of the EKE CAN RJ
COM

COM

COM
5V+
DI2
DI1

DI3
AI4
AI3
AI2

CAN address will not work.

Therefore check the following
MMIGRS2 setting:
1) enter BIOS menu pressing and
holding X + Enter keys for 5 s
2) select “MCXselection”->
MMIGRS2
”Manual Mode” and set the CAN
address of the EKE you wish
to connect to.

CAN H-CAN R connection should Superheat controller

be done only on the first and EKE 1A - 080G5300
second element of the network.

CANbus requires both ends of

the bus to be terminated by a120
ohm resistor. EKE 1A and EKE 1B
80G313.10

already include the termination.

Danfoss

On EKE 1C and MMI, the

termination must be included by
GND

shorting CAN R and CAN H with a

Bat+

NO1

NC1
+/~
–/~

A1
A2

C1
B1
B2

wire.

MMIGRS2 (Back view)

RJ CAN connector

Termination Jumper
between R and H
For cable >3m (only EKE 1C)
34G306.10

2-way screw connector for

Danfoss

power supply
4-way screw connector for
CANbus network

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9.2 Main screen On the main screen the following data are displayed:
• the main analog inputs measurements or other information
• the icon indicating if unit is operating in superheat mode or temperature mode.
• shows the status of the controller
• the alarm or service icon.

Up

Escape/Cancel

Right
Left
Enter
Down

Navigation help
Homescreen
Controller name Alarm indicator

Reference point
Primary readout

Operating status
Evap. temperature S2 – S4
Evap. pressure Media
Valve OD temperature

How to change a parameter in MMI display

1. Navigate to the parameter
2. Press enter to get into edit mode
3. Edit value with up/down
4. Accept change with enter

9.3 Display Units Change of the unit of measurement: Parameter R005

and Password R005 =0 = SI (MET) and R005 =1 = US (IMP)
Metric unit (MET): temperature, temperature offset and pressure units in MMIGRS2 display °C , K and
Bar Gauge respectively.
Imperial unit (IMP): temperature, temperature offset and pressure units in MMIGRS2 display °F , R and
PSI Gauge respectively.

Note: Accessing Setup and service menu

Long press Enter key about 3
secs to access Password Screen The Setup and service menu requires password. 3 access levels are possible to create, where personnel
have individual authority.
Most advanced level is Commissioning, where you have access to change all allowable parameters,
including password issuing and re-run of Setup wizard. Default password for commissioning is 300.
Service level is for service personnel and has fewer rights than commissioning.
Default password is 200.
The lowest level is for Daily use, and allows only a few changes. Default password is 100.

9.4 Factory re-setting 1. Enter the MMIGRS2 BIOS by pressing the bottoms X and ENTER at the same time for 5 seconds
of display
2. Select MCX SELECTION
3. Select CLEAR UI

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Unit Status Key Function Description

Home screen Shows the operating status.

Right x1 Active Alarm Access to Active alarm list. Press UP and Down
button to see complete list.

Right x 2 Trend SH 25 Shows logged Superheat graph for 25 minutes.

min

Right x 3 Detail Status Shows detail operating status.

Press UP and Down to see
complete list.

Right x 4 Controller info Provides Product info

Right x 5 QR code QR code that directs you to the product

webpage for more info.

Enter 3 sec. Log in / Setup If User has not logged in, Enter password. Press
and Service UP/Down to change digit and Enter to confirm
the value.
Note:
Setup and service menu
(requires Log-In Password to
be assigned in
commissioning menu) Escape/Cancel Go back to main screen
Escape 3Sec Logged out User log out

Login Up + Increment the selected digit

Down - Decrement the selected digit

Enter ok Confirm the vale and skip to the next

digit or execute login
Escape/cancel Go back to main menu.

Parameter navigation Up up Backward scroll of parameters or

Example: group of parameters
Down down Forward scroll of parameters or
group of parameters
Enter Change to the next group of parameters,
if present; otherwise enter in parameter
programming mode.
Escape/cancel Escape Go back to the previous menu level,
if present or to the main screen
Parameter change Enter Change value Enter in parameter programming
Example: OK mode. Confirm the change
Up + Increment the parameter value

Down - Decrement the parameter value

Escape/cancel Escape Exit from programming mode discard

the change

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10.0 Setup wizard via When all connections to the controller have been made, after the power is switched on, the Danfoss
MMIGRS2 display logo will appear for 5 seconds, then the Home screen will be displayed.
To access the Wizard: press and hold enter to access the Login screen, the commissioning password
is 300, scroll down the Setup and service menu and select “Setup wizard”.

The Wizard workflow is: a. Language selection; b. Application selection; c. Input configuration; and d.
Output configuration.
When using the Setup Wizard, repeat the following sequence for all parameter settings:
a. From Setup wizard, select relevant parameters.
b. Press ENTER to highlight 1st option
c. Scroll with UP / DOWN to your desired option
d. If the selected default value is acceptable, press DOWN to get to the next settings. Otherwise,
press ENTER to set your choice
e. Scroll with DOWN to the next parameter (repeat sequence a. to e.)
Note:
• If you do not have sufficient information to complete the Wizard, leave settings on their default
values. To generate the requested info, you can use Danfoss Coolselector2 software to calculate
operating conditions and valve OD for the same operating point.
• Setup Wizard only covers the most important parameters. If other features are to be enabled
(e.g. Alarm settings, MOP/LOP, etc.), they must be configured separately once the Setup Wizard is
done.
Setup Wizard is also available in KoolProg PC tool.
The workflow process is the same as that described above for MMIGRS2 display.
For details, please refer to EKE data sheet.

1
Power on

3 Login
PW:
2 Commissioning 300
Service 200
Press and Daily 100
hold enter

5
Esc

Status menu Setup and service

Reference
QR code Control
Controller info Defrost
Detailed status
Alarm configuration
SH trend 25 min IO config
Display Display
Communication
Service
4
Home menu Setup wizard
Controller name

Danfoss
80G294.20

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11.0 User interface

KoolProg

Warning! KoolProg
For updated EKE software KoolProg is a software tool that can configure the EKE Controllers in fast and easy way.
versions it is required to The main feature of the KoolProg are listed as follows.
install the latest KoolProg • Make Online changes to parameter configurations
software versions to have
the full compatibility • Monitor live status of inputs and outputs
• Quickly analyze controller behavior. and program patterns by using the graphical trending tool

KoolProg Software is available for download free of charge at http://koolprog.danfoss.com

The customer will first be guided through a registration process before download can commence.

Important note!
To guarantee a reliable USB
connection to a host device CANRJ
(e.g. industrial PC), you must:
keep USB cable length < 1 m.

Kool Prog software do not

support multiple EKE controllers
in a daisy chain network.
EKE
EKE must be powered up before
starting programming.

Power
supply
USB
80G296B.10
Danfoss

MMIMYK Gateway

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Note:
In offline mode, upload the
file to the controller, by
pressing Export button.
Offline mode Online mode

• Create your own configuration files on • Quickly program one. or multiple • Quickly analyze controller behavior
your PC without having to connect a controllers by using the progress and and program patterns by using the
controller. completion status indicators graphical trending tool
• Import a parameter configuration • Make Online changes to parameter
file to your PC from a connected configurations
controller. Save the file and download • Monitor live status of inputs and
it to other controllers of the same outputs
model.
• Select the most frequently used
parameters as your favorites.
• Find all the technical documentation
for each controller model within one
location.

11.1 Setting up

11.2 Main Screen

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11.3 Service Menu

Active Alarms

Search Parameter
Favorites

Parameter Group
Note:
Active alarms, Readouts are
only available in Online
mode i.e service and test

Detail Parameter info

Search feature will only display the parameters relevant to your settings. Example I035, I034 min max
external voltage reference only apperars if you select R102 as 'Valve driver' and I033 as 'Voltage to OD'

11.4 Graph- Datalogger

Note:
Datalogger is only
available in Online mode i.e
service and test

Monitoring the operation

When the startup is complete with success you can setup the datalogger. The datalogger work over
the service port so use of KoolProg / MMIGRS2 is not possible when datalogging is active.
In case of need to check operation, it requires to stop the datalogger and reconnect KoolProg/
MMIGRS2.

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12.0 Configuration Apart from wizard setup, users can also use the following section which describes quick parameter
settings for general applications.

12.1 Quick guide for

parameter selection Driver Controller

Start : Main switch= Off Make sure that main switch is OFF before changing
the settings. The setting will depend on the system
requirement.
Parameter: R012 Main Switch

Select valve type Select predefined Danfoss valve type ETS, ETS C, KVS,
KVS C, CCM, CCMT, CTR, or user defined.
Parameter: I067 Valve configuration

Application mode Select how you want to use EKE: driver or superheat
Driver- Controller controller.
Parameter: R102 Operation mode

Analog signal type e.g Select Refrigerant Select the predefined refrigerant .
Note: 1-5V / 0-20 mA Parameter: O030 Refrigerant
EKE 1A 1B 1C
I036 , I037 Ext ref. Parameters Select Temperature sensor type: EKS, ACCPBT,
current available on EKE 1C only Driver refer-
ence - I091 I033 Select Temperature sensor MBT,Sensata 112CP, Bus Shared, AKS
configuration Parameter: I040 - S2 sensor.
Ext.ref. Check parameter list for other sensors.
I034 I034 I034
voltage,low
Ext.ref.
voltage,high I035 I035 I035
Ext.ref. Select Pressure transmitter Select Pressure transmitter type –AKS 32R,
- - I036
current,low Sensata 112CP, OEM Ratio, NSK , AKS 32 1 - 5V,
Ext.ref. OEM Voltage, Bus shared, AKS 32 1 - 6V, AKS 32 0 - 10V,
- - I037
current,high AKS 33, XSK, ACCPBP Current , OEM Current
Parameter: I043 - Pe transmitter configuration.
Check parameter list for other sensors.

Define Min/Max Pressure Define min and max Pressure transmitter in barg.
Parameter: O020 - Pe min., O021 Pe max., Check
Note: parameter list for other sensors.
Some important Parameters
e.g Superheat close function, Select Superheat Control Select application control type SH control. 1: MSS,
Pcontrol, valve neutral zone 2: LoadAp, 3: Fixed, 4: Delta SH.
are enabled in a default Parameter: N021 SH reference mode.
settings.
Make sure that you activate Set Min/Max Ref value Set the value for the selected control min./max.
superheat reference.
other feature/function/ Parameter N009 SH max., N010 - SH min.
alarm as per the application
requirement before you start Optional – Force start up, MOP, LOP, Alarm,
the controller. Select Other features Thermostat function.
Check parameter list for details.

Remember to turn on main switch to start ‘ON’ .

Finish: main switch = ON Parameter R012 Main switch.

IF EKE 1A
DI1 = ON ON=Regulation start
Parameter O003 :0 = Not Used | 1 = Main Switch
IF EKE 1B or 1C
‘ON’ = Regulation start
Parameter O002: 0 = Bus –> Start / Stop 1 = Main Switch
If DI1 is not used, make a short circuit with a wire
between DI1 and COM.

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12.2 Before starting When the electric wires have been connected to the controller. the following points have to be
controller checklist attended to before the regulation starts:

Before using EKE controller, there are compulsory settings that have to be made for each individual
application.

If DI ON/OFF function has been used as a Injection control ON/OFF, then the interaction between
Interaction between internal internal and external start / stop function is as shown on the following table:
and external start/stop
functions and active Functions Features
functions R012 - Main switch OFF OFF ON ON
External Start/stop (DI) OFF ON OFF ON
Results
Configuration monitoring (eg. S2 not defined) available available available available
Application monitoring (eg. Low SH) not available available not available available
Sensor monitoring (Eg. S2 Error) available not available not available available
Valve OD% 0% 0% 0% Auto, 0-100%

Wizard
Note: The wizard will guide user to create a parameter settings for a new application/projects in an
Wizard only takes main easier way. The wizard will ask user multiple questions on the application and the components
parameters into consideration.
Other required features and
intended to be used with EKE. When user is done with wizard, a new set of best suitable
fuctions need to be set parameters are created according to options the user has chosen. R012 main switch is always OFF
separately. when running the wizard.

Refrigerant type It is possible to choose from a list of 42 different refrigerants in the controller.
WARNING! If the refrigerant is not found on the list, it is possible to enter the Antione constants for the unlisted
Wrong selection of refrigerant refrigerant using communication bus / MMIGRS2 display/KoolProg software tool. See Appendix for
may cause damage to the detail.
compressor.

Valve type It is important to select the right valve type as listed under Valve definition. The guide line for the
valve selection is described in section Stepper motor valve.

Temperature sensor EKE 1A and EKE 1B only support NTC 10K temperature sensor, whereas EKE 1C supports both NTC as
Note: well as PT1000 sensor type. The default Sensor configuration is 'non' in EKE 1C controllers. User
EKE also accepts external signal must select the right temperature sensor type for all relevent sensor positions from the list.
value like Po, Pe, S2, S3 and S4
viacommunication bus. For
If a temperature sensor has an offset, it must be corrected before use. Such offset correction is stored
detail check the section ''Using in EEPROM of EKE controller.
external sensor values

Pressure transmitter Various Danfoss pressure transmitter can be selected from pre configured list. For transmitter that are
not covered by the default list, a complete set of parameter must be defined as specified in parameter
Note: list under section Pressure sensor configuration.
Pressure transmitter having
offset will result in inaccurate Once the pressure transmitter is defined, the range of the pressure transmitter can be set by entering
control, hence sensors with the transmitter’s minimum and maximum values for the parameter as shown below in table.
offset must be corrected It is important to note that the right compatible pressure transmitter must be selected with respect to
using Offset Correction
through parameter R107 or EKE version and connected to the proper terminals as per the application need.
R108. Similar to the temperature sensor, if the pressure transmitter has an offset, then it must be corrected.
Pressure value must be
entered in Bar Gauge.
The software correction is done through the parameters as described in Pressure sensor
configuration.
All Pressure Transmitters must be configured with a range. And the Pressure values must
be defined in bar Gauge.

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Data sheet | Superheat controller type EKE 1A, EKE 1B, EKE 1C

IO Configuration EKE Controller

EKE 1A EKE 1B EKE 1C Parameters

DI 1 Not Used Bus -> Start /Stop Bus -> Start /Stop For EKE 1A O003
Main Switch Main Switch Main Switch For EKE 1B and 1C O002

DI 2 Not Used Not Used Not Used [O022 DI2

Defrost start Defrost start Defrost start configuration]
* Manual * Manual * Manual
Preset OD Preset OD Preset OD
Heat / Cool Heat / Cool Heat / Cool
DI 3 Not Used [O037 DI3
Defrost start configuration]
Input Output configuration

*Manual - -
Preset OD
Heat / Cool

AI 1 Not Used Not Used [I020 AI1

- S3 S3 configuration]
S4 S4

AI 2 S2 S2 S2

AI 3 p0 p0 p0

AI 4 Not Used Not Used Not Used [I021 AI4

ExtRef ExtRef ExtRef configuration]

AI 5 Not Used [I022 AI5

- - S3 configuration]
S4
DO 1 Alarm Alarm Alarm [O013 DO1
Liquid Line - Liquid Line - Liquid Line - configuration]
Shut Off, Max Shut Off, Max Shut Off, Max Capacity
Capacity Capacity
* Described in the section “Manual Mode”

Alarm and error codes: Before starting the controller it is necessary to clear all active alarms and error. The regulation may
not start if there is active alarms and error. When detecting a flashing bell alarm in MMIGRS2 display,
or active alarms in Koolprog, it has to be solved. In these tools, alarm description can be found as a
text message in the Status menu under Active alarms.
If more alarms / errors occur simultaneously, they will be shown as subsequent text lines.
If settings and sensor mounting is correct you will only see “W002 standby alarm” in the alarm list.
which can be clear by setting “Reference”, “R012 Main switch” = ON.
The details about the Alarms and Errors can be found on the section ‘Alarm table’.

12.3 First Start up After completing the above specified check list, the controller is now ready for start up operation.
First of all, make sure that S2, S4, Pe/Te and superheat is OK. Actual values can found under home
screen in MMIGRS2 display or under menu group “service”in Koolprog.
You can now make the first startup. Start the application and make sure that the main switch R012 is
ON together with the compressor starting.
At startup, if the controller is not having optimal performance, following are some of the general
tips to tune the controller
• Observe if the valve opens when compressor is starting (024 Actual OD , U118 Operation status)
• Superheat (021 Actual superheat) is not low (below 3K) for long time (1 min), if so N017 startup
OD can be adjusted to a lower value
• Superheat is not too high (higher than 15-20K) for long time 3 min, if so N017 startup OD can be
adjusted to a higher value
• After 10 min of operation, the superheat should be close to reference (± 2K)
• After 20 min of operation valve is not hunting ( you can select 021 Actual superheat, 024 Actual OD,
U026 Te saturated evaporation temperature and U022 Actual SH reference for logging and see
the live graph)

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Data sheet | Superheat controller type EKE 1A, EKE 1B, EKE 1C

13.0 EKE Application EKE serves 3 different main applications

• Driver Mode
• Controller Mode
- Superheat controller
- Temperature controller
• Service Mode

13.1 Driver Mode A master is commanding the valve open degree to the EKE controller. The control signal can be:
• Analog signal e.g. 0 – 10 V or 4 – 20 mA
• Bus communication via RS485 (Modbus RTU)
'Normal closed' valve in front of EEV is optional alternative to a battery backup solution which closes
the EEV in case of power fail. The Digital output can also be used as alarm indication to the master
controller.
The Master can send a start signal to EKE DI terminals.

Battery Optional connection

Mandatory connection
Power 24 V AC / 24 V DC

ON/OFF signal
Modbus or Analog signal

EKE controller (in driver mode)

MASTER controller

Alarm indication

Normal close
80G8221.01
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P
TT
S2

EEV

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Data sheet | Superheat controller type EKE 1A, EKE 1B, EKE 1C

13.2 Controller Mode EKE is a PI controller for stepper motor valve that controls the superheat of the evaporator based on a
pressure P and a temperature (S2) sensors.

EKE 1X

80G8222.01
Danfoss

P
TT
S2

EEV

In superheat mode the controller will control the superheat to be stable and close to the superheat
reference. This will give the optimal utilization of heat exchanger and there by maximum cooling
capacity. If superheat is too low the flow in the expansion is decreased and superheat will be higher.
Besides acting as a superheat controller, it can also function as a Temperature controller. this can be
accomplished via a signal from temperature sensor S3 placed in the air flow before the evaporator.
The temperature control is an ON/OFF thermostat that opens for the liquid flow when refrigeration
is required – the stepper valve opens and the thermostat relay cuts in.
The detail on the Temperature control can be found on the next chapter.

Preset OD

80G8223.01
Defrost

Danfoss
Heat / cool mode
External main switch
Battery
Power 24 V AC / 24 V DC
External reference

Optional connection
EKE controller

Mandatory connection

TT
S4

Alarm indication

Normal close

TT
P P
S2

EEV

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Data sheet | Superheat controller type EKE 1A, EKE 1B, EKE 1C

14.0 Driver mode:

14.1 Using Analog signal The signal can be used to drive the valve’s opening degree to a desired position.
This feature is basically used in a service mode to drive the stepper motor valve to the desired level.
EKE 1A 1B 1C This can be done even if the EKE controller is not activated by the MAIN SWITCH .
Applicable
Voltage Valve Opening Valve Opening

80G8271.01
Degree % Degree %

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Current - -
Analog Input Signal
100% OD

Analog Input Signal

0% OD

0V 10 V

4 mA 20 mA
Voltage signal
Current signal

Note: Parameter Function Description

EKE 1A has only Voltage to OD
by default RI02 Operation mode 1 = valve Driver, select 1 to operate as valve driver
I091 Driver reference configuration for 1B 0 = Voltage to OD
I033 Driver reference configuration for 1C 0 = Voltage to OD, 3 = Current to OD

I034 Ext ref voltage low If I091 or I033 = 0, define min reference voltage
I035 Ext ref. voltage high If I091 or I033 = 0, define max reference voltage
I036 Ext ref. current low If I033 = 3, define min reference current
I037 Ext ref. current high If I033 = 3, define max reference current

14.2 Using Communication The opening degree of a stepper valve can be operated manually between 0% and 100% OD via
bus communication bus.
EKE 1A 1B 1C
Parameter Function Description
Applicable -
RI02 Operation mode 1 = valve Driver, select 1 to operate as valve driver
IO91 Driver reference configuration for 1B 0 = Voltage to OD, 1 = Modbus to OD, 2 = Modbus to steps, 3 = Current to OD
IO33 Driver reference configuration for 1C 1 = Modbus to OD, 2 = Modbus to steps
O045 Manual OD Set the desired OD in percent
B100 Manual step Set the desired OD in number of steps

X004 Modbus main switch 1 = ON, 0 = OFF

X002 Modbus preset OD 1 = ON, 0 = OFF

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Data sheet | Superheat controller type EKE 1A, EKE 1B, EKE 1C

15 Manual Mode
EKE 1A 1B 1C
Applicable

15.1 Manual OD When DI 2 /DI 3 is configured as Preset OD, the valve OD will be positioned as defined by valve OD
from preset parameter [I078 - Preset OD] .
parameter via DI

DI Configuration as Preset OD
Valve OD

I078 Preset OD

Auto OD Auto OD
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DI (as Preset OD) =OFF DI (as Preset OD) =ON DI (as Preset OD) =OFF

O022 DI2 configuration 2 = Preset OD

Digital input
O037 DI3 configuration 2 = Preset OD

Manual Preset via DI I078 Preset OD desired Valve OD %

15.2 Manual control of Manual alarm control is only possible if manual mode is active. When manual mode becomes active,
Relay the state of alarm output will remain the same and be transferred to the parameter(s) for Manual
relay DO1. When manual mode becomes inactive the actual state of Manual relay DO1 will be the
starting point for the next mode.
Activation of manual alarm will not be reflected in the alarm list.
Parameter Function Description
O018 Manual mode 1 = On
B101 Manual mode timeout 0 time in sec .When timed out the parameter [O018 - Manual Mode] will be set to Off
B103 Manual relay DO1 0 = Off | 1 = ON

15.3 Manual When DI 2 /DI 3 is configured as Preset OD, the valve OD will be positioned as defined by valve OD
control Valve parameter [I078 - Preset OD] .

Parameter Function Description

O018 Manual mode 1 = On
B101 Manual mode timeout 0 time in sec .When timed out the parameter [O018 - Manual Mode] will be set to Off
O045 Manual OD Set desired OD in Percentage

15.4 Manual Homing Manual homing is done to initialize the stepper motor. This is done to calibrate the valve at Zero OD %.
Manual homing is only possible if manual mode is active. When manual mode becomes active manual
homing is set to off. When the user set the manual homing, a full closing operation will be
performed (same as initial closing). After the operation is performed the manual homing parameter
[B104 - Manual Homing] will be set back to off and the parameter for [O045 Manual OD] will be set to 0%.
When manual mode becomes inactive the actual OD will be the starting point for automatic control.
Warning:
Too often use of Manual
Homeing could wear out the Parameter Function Description
valve. For normal operation
use overdriving feature O018 Manual mode 1 = On
B104 Manual Homing 0 = Off | 1 = On. The value will auto revert back to 0 after setting the parameter

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Data sheet | Superheat controller type EKE 1A, EKE 1B, EKE 1C

15.5 Switching The graph explains the switching between automatic and manual mode.
between Auto and
manual mode
Auto control Manual mode ON Auto control

Valve OD
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Time

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Data sheet | Superheat controller type EKE 1A, EKE 1B, EKE 1C

16.0 Temperature control EKE has 2 methods of controlling temperature:

• ON/OFF thermostat
• Modulating thermostat (MTR)
The need for cooling can either be defined by the incoming media (S3) or the outgoing media (S4).

16.1 ON/OFF thermostat The temperature in the appliance is registered by one or two temperature sensors which are located
in the air flow before the evaporator (S3) or after the evaporator (S4) respectively. The actual
EKE 1A 1B 1C temperature control can take place in two ways: as an ordinary ON/OFF regulation with a differential
Applicable - or as a modulating control. There is however a limit to the use of a modulating control as it can only be
used in central plant. In a decentralized plant the thermostat function with ON/OFF control should be
selected.
In a central plant the thermostat function may either be selected for ON/OFF control or modulating
control.

If temperature is above the set point + differential cooling is started with maximum cooling capacity.
In maximum capacity superheat is controlled to be on superheat set point. Cooling is active until the
temperature is below set point. Need for defrosting during cooling is not considered. If defrosting is
needed another system must ensure defrosting is done when needed. In a startup, cooling will active
if temperature is above temperature set point.

S3 p0 S2
T R T

“Warm” brine / water

Plate heat
exchanger
80G365.10
Danfoss

S4
T
EEV

“Cooled” brine / water

Expansion valve

Temperature

Cutout

Differential
Cutin
Setpoint

thermostat Off On Off On Off On

Time
Valve OD
80G300.10
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Time

Parameter Function Description

R014 Thermostatic mode 1 = Cut in/Cut out
B101 Temperature setpoint, Deg C define desired media temperature
R001 Differential, K define cut in point
U118 Operational status 7 = Thermo, cutout, (read value)

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Data sheet | Superheat controller type EKE 1A, EKE 1B, EKE 1C

16.2 Modulating Modulating temperature regulation maintains a more constant temperature and also equalize
thermostat (MTR) the load on the system so that the compressors attains better operating conditions:
• This function is typically used on central systems or brine systems.
EKE 1A 1B 1C
• Each of the individual evaporator sections is controlled individually using a modulating
Applicable - thermostat function.
• Cut-out value and difference must be set as with an ON/OFF thermostat.

MTR is modulating the cooling capacity to match the cooling demand.

In the pull down phase then the temperature is well above the MTR set point cooling capacity is
at maximum and superheat is controlled to be on superheat reference. When temperature is
getting close to the MTR reference (typical 4 K) the cooling capacity gradually reduce so that the
temperature can be stable on the MTR reference.
The MTR reference is defined by temperature set point + ½ differential.

Temperature S3/S4
Compressor startup
MTR start

/2 Differential
1

Temperature
setpoint

Valve OD Time
80G308.10
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Time

SH

SH ref
80G352.10
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Time

Parameter Function Description

R014 Thermostatic mode 2 = MTR
B101 Temperature setpoint, Deg C define desired media temperature
R001 Differential, K define cut in point
U118 Operational status 11 = Injection MTR, (read value)

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Cut-in/Cut-out vs MTR
Temperature
MTR

Cut-in / Cut-out

Cut-out

Differential
Temperature- Cut-in
Setpoint
1
/2 Differential
80G307.10
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Time

Where to use:
MTR is used in a system where the compressor capacity is regulated to match the load .
MTR will keep continious operation, Where as ON/OFF thermostat is used in single stage compressor
or multi stage compressor where the system is in cut in - cut out mode.

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Data sheet | Superheat controller type EKE 1A, EKE 1B, EKE 1C

17.0 Superheat reference In superheat mode the controller will control the superheat to be stable and closer to the superheat
calculation methods reference. This will give the optimal utilization of heat exchanger and there by maximum cooling
capacity. If superheat is too low, the flow in the expansion is decreased and superheat will be higher.

80G8225.01
Pressure (P)

Danfoss
EKE
operating
envelope

Superheat
reference

Enthalpy (H)

Superheat reference can be calculated based on following different methods:

• Fixed Superheat reference
• Loadap
• MSS
• Delta Temperature Reference

17.1 Comparison between

SH reference Qo
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MSS LoadAP SH SH control Delta temp. TXVs

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Data sheet | Superheat controller type EKE 1A, EKE 1B, EKE 1C

17.2 MSS The controller will search for the minimum stable superheat between an upper and lower boundry. If
the superheat has been stable for a period, the superheat reference is decreased.
EKE 1A 1B 1C If the superheat becomes unstable. the reference is raised again. This process continues as long as the
Applicable
superheat is within the bounds set by the user. The purpose of this is to search for the lowest possible
superheat that can be obtained while still maintaining a stable system.

Qo
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Min. SH Max. SH Superheat

MSS PI controller is made up of 3 parts:

• a stability set point
• the variant from the Te signal
• actual superheat reference
The stability set point is given from the “user”. The variants from the T0 signal is used to allow for
increased instability if the T0 signal is unstable. Finally the part from the actual superheat allows for
more instability at higher superheat references than at lower references.

Note: The superheat reference SH ref is adaptive and adjusted. When using this form of control, there are
for typical application. as a three settings that have major effect on this mode of control. These are Min. SH, Max. SH and SH close
first step always start the MSS parameters.
with a start point of 4 K to 8 K
and SH close = 2 K.
Where to use:
MSS is a benefit for system with a long runtime and slow changing conditions like cold rooms,
display cases and chillers.
Short cycling and system with fast changing operation condition will not benefit from MSS as this
feature will take time to find the optimal reference. Adaption to a new set point is approx. 15min.

Parameter Function Description

R102 Operation mode 0 = SH Control
N021 SH reference mode 2 = MSS
N009 SH max. value Max. allowed SH reference
Min. allowed SH reference
N010 SH min. value
Note: SH min. value must be >0.5K higher than SH close value, if N117=1
Stability factor for regulation of superheat, only relevant for MSS.
N018 Stability With a higher value the control function will allow a greater fluctuation of the
superheat before the reference is changed.
Only relevant for MSS. Te variance factor defines if variation in suction
pressure will influence superheat reference. The sh reference change
N129 T0 varians factor can be adjusted the value 0-1 (1= max Te influence and S2, 0 = S2
only ). With often change in suction pressure due compressor start/
stop some Te (and S2)influnce on MSS is recommenend.
N117 SH close function 0 = Off | 1 = On, default = 1
N119 SH close setpoint default value =2 K (recommended)

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17.3 Fixed reference Fixed reference is normally uses in systems where the load and the operating condition of the unit
is stable . This can also be used in systems that periodically on/off the unit in a short run time for
EKE 1A 1B 1C example process chiller that maintains the outlet media temperature to a specific set point .
Applicable

Where to use:
This feature can be used where load conditions and operation is stable or can be use in those ON/OFF
units i.e short cycling operation condition

Parameter Function Description

R102 Operation mode 0 = SH Control
N021 SH reference mode 0 = Fixed Superheat
This value corresponds to SH max. = SH min. Note: must be >0.5K higher than
N107 SH max. value
SH close value, if N117=1
N117 SH min. value 0 = Off | 1 = On, default = 1
N119 Stability default value =2 K (recommended)

17.4 Load AP LoadAP will adjust reference to be higher if load is higher. Load is indicated by the OD of valve.
LoadAP is a kind of preprogrammed MSS curve. This method will give a robust SH reference and
EKE 1A 1B 1C can in many case be the best fit for systems.
Applicable This form of regulation is similar to the thermostatic valve where the spring force can be adjusted to
keep the SH (superheat) in the stable region to the right of the curve.
The advantage over the thermostatic valve is that there are two settings to define the operating curve.

Qo
100 % Δ Temp = S3 - Te
Danfoss
90 % LoadAP

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Min. SH Max. SH Superheat

In Load ap application, SH reference follows a defined curve as shown in the diagram. This two point
curve is defined by SH max and SH min. These two values must be selected in such a way that the
curve is situated between the MSS curve and the curve for average temperature difference ΔTm
(temperature difference between media temperature and evaporating temperature). Setting
example: SH close = 4, SH min = 6 and SH max =10 K.
This make the regulation more stable compare to MSS because it does not seek a usability as the
adaptive control does.

Where to use
LoadAP feature is advantageous compare to MSS in application having parallel evaporators with
common suction line because the loadAP controls the opening based on the actual amount of SH.
The MSS mode adjusts based on the SH above or below the setpoint.

Parameter Function Description

R102 Operation mode 0 = SH Control
N021 SH reference mode 1 = LoadAp
SH max. defines the reference for OD between 90-100% SH max. must
N009 SH max. value
greater than or equal to SH min.
SH min defines the SH reference for OD between 0 and 10 %.
N010 SH min. value
Note: SH min. value must be >0.5K higher than SH close value ,if N117=1
N117 SH close function 0 = Off | 1 = On, default = 1
N119 SH close setpoint default value =2 K (recommended)

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17.5 Delta temperature With Delta temperature control function. it is it possible to regulate the superheat SH with extra
reference information such as evaporator pressure Pe and media temperature S3. Delta temperature is based on
the fact that most evaporators has a good efficiency if the SH reference is set to be 0.65 multiplied by
EKE 1A 1B 1C
temperature difference from inlet temperature to evaporating temperature.
The advantage in using this regulation is that the the controller can regulate in a quicker response to
Applicable -
load changes.
The regulation senses the load situation and is much better to respond to changes such as cut in and
cut out of capacity steps, condenser fan steps and starting with empty or full evaporators.
Note:
It is must to use media temp in
S3 sensor to enable this SH reference is calculated as a ratio between the media temperature and evaporator temperature. This
feature. reference mode is only possible if media temperature (S3) sensor is available.
It is only available on EKE 1B Evaporator temperature is calculated by knowing pressure and refrigerant.
and 1C. The behavior is defined by 2 parameters:
Can only be used for air
cooled system with Finn and • SH reference mode: mode selector between the different SH reference modes
tube evaporator. • SH ratio: SH reference = ratio* (S3-T0)
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P
TT
S2

EEV
SH = S2 - T0

Where to use
Delta temperature is useful when big variations in inlet temperature can be foreseen (ex. Heat pumps
running on ambient air). Also variation in suction pressure due stage controlled compressor will be
compensated.

Parameter Function Description

R102 Operation mode 0 = SH Control
N021 SH reference mode 3 =Delta temp
N009 SH max. value
N010 SH min. value Note: Value must be >0.5K higher than SH close value ,if N117=1
Note: this value should be between 0.4 and 0.1. Lower value may flood the
N116 SH ref. delta temp factor
compressor where as higher values will result in low efficiency
N117 SH close function 0 = Off | 1 = On, default = 1
N119 SH close setpoint default value =2 K (recommended)

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Data sheet | Superheat controller type EKE 1A, EKE 1B, EKE 1C

18.0 SH or Temp Superheat reference or temperature reference can be offset by external analog signal.
Reference via SH reference is not allowed to offset the signal below SH min.
External signal Parameter (R006 Ext. ref offset max. ,R106 Ext. ref offset min. ) define the range of the offset,
parameter (I034, I035) and (I036, I037) define the signal range of the external signal (default is
0-10 V and 4-20mA)

Offset Offset

R006 R006

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Ext. ref offset max. 5 Ext. ref offset max. 4

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Note:
The curve can be defined
in reverse direction as well.

R106 I036
Ext. ref offset min Ext ref. current low
0 10 Voltage 20 Current
4
I034 I035 R106 I037
-2
Ext ref. voltage low Ext ref. voltage high Ext. ref offset min Ext ref. current high

18.1 SH reference Using the SH Reference via the analog input a displacement can be made of the temperature
reference or of the superheat reference. The signal can either be a current signal or voltage signal.
EKE 1A 1B 1C The reference can be displaced in positive or negative direction.
Applicable
Parameter Function Description
define how the external refernce signal is used
7 = mA->SH: External current signal offset superheat reference
O010 Ext ref. configuration
1 = V->SH: External voltage signal offset superheat reference
4 = Modbus - SH : Modbus give offset to superheat reference

I037 Ext ref. current high if O010=3, define max. reference current
I036 Ext ref. current low if O010=3, define min. reference current
I035 Ext ref. voltage high if O010=4, define max. reference Voltage
I034 Ext ref voltage low if IO010=4, define min. reference Voltage
X010 Bus ext. ref. if O010=5, readout offset in Kelvin

18.2 Temperature reference Temperature reference can be change as descripted above using either 0 – 20 mA signal or
4 – 20 mA signal.
EKE 1A 1B 1C The thermostat reference can be displaced via an external voltage signal which is particularly
Applicable -
useful for process cooling. The signal may be e.g 0 – 5 V or user defined voltage signal. Two
offset values must be set, one indicating the displacement at minimum signal and another
indicating the displacement at maximum signal. The displacement will apply to all sections.
The displacement will not affect the alarm limits.

Parameter Function Description

define how the external refernce signal is used
9 = mA->Temp: External current signal offset temperature reference
O010 Ext ref. configuration
3 = V->Temp : External voltage signal offset temperature reference
6 = Modbus->T: Modbus give offset to temperature reference

I037 Ext ref. current high if O010=3, define max. reference current
I036 Ext ref. current low if O010=3, define min. reference current
I035 Ext ref. voltage high if O010=4, define max. reference Voltage
I034 Ext ref voltage low if IO010=4, define min. reference Voltage
X010 Bus ext. ref. if O010=5, readout offset in Kelvin

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18.3 Compressor feed When a compressor speed changes, system dynamics change correspondingly. An adaptive controller
forward SH reference is preferred to meet the control performance requirement on both functionality and safety.
Feed forward compressor speed implemented in EKE controllers acts as an advantageous functionality
EKE 1A 1B 1C
to handle such situations.
Applicable - When a compressor speeds up or slows down, evaporating pressure will change immediately which
results in increase or decrease of superheat respectively. Feed forward compressor speed function
will auto tune the PI control values to react according to the new change conditions to meet the
control performance as well as safety.
To use this feature bus communication is needed and the master controller must send the feed
back of the compressor speed to EKE controller.

Compressor speed signal via MODbus

Note: Master
This function is basically used control
in one to one systems and
requires a modbus to feed the
compressor speed. This

80G8305.10
functionality may not be used

Danfoss
in multi-evaporator system.

P
TT
S2

EEV

Parameter Function Description

N135 Comp. speed feed forward function 0 = Off | 1 = On, default Off
R100 Compressor Capacity compressor capacity value in percentage via Modbus
The point where sh control is starting to slow. Below this speed
N136 FF low capacity turning point
superheat control is slower
The maximum add to the integration time. At 0 % the TN = normal
N137 FF maximum factor for Tn turning
Tn * Comp FF SH Tn factor

Where to use:
This feature is typically using in VSD system. This can also be use in multi stage compressor.
The system controller must send the compressor capacity % value over modbus.

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19.0 General Limiter This section explains the various protection features available in EKE controller.

19.1 Priority of limiters With the many number of limiters there could be conflict in which limiter is the dominant one.
The priority of the limiters are as follows :
1. Superheat close (it is always important to avoid liquid back to the compressor)
2. LOP (Low operating pressure)
3. HCTP (High condensing temperature protection)
4. Min. S4 (Minimum S4 temperature)
5. MOP (Maximum operating pressure)
As an example can be that the pressure is low and on the same time the superheat is low. LOP
control would like to open the valve to raise the pressure. but sh close will decrease the flow to
regain a safe superheat. In this case the LOP demand is overruled by SH close. So in the end if the
conflict still is active the mechanical low pressure switch will need stop the compressor.

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Pressure (P)

HCTP

Superheat
close

MOP

LOP

Superheat
reference

Enthalpy (H)

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19.2 Superheat close SH close secures that superheat is kept on or above SH close set point. This is done in order to avoid
liquid getting back to the compressor. If the media inlet temperature drops or if compressor goes
EKE 1A 1B 1C down in capacity the superheat may drop below the SH close setpoint. SH close is a fast control
Applicable function which reduces the flow in the expansion valve to bring superheat up to SH close setpoint.
SH close is active
Superheat Auto SH control reducing OD fast Auto SH control
to get SH back to
reference

Superheat
SH Ref

OD
SH close
setpoint
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Compressor capacity
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Time

Parameter Function Description

N117 SH close function 0 = Off | 1 = On, default Valve = On
N119 SH close setpoint Default value =2 K

19.3 Lowest Operating This feature is typically used in application such as Heat pump to operate at lower ambient
Pressure (LOP) conditions . Lowest Operating Pressure (LOP) will make sure that the evaporating pressure (Pe) is
kept above LOP set point. During startup at low outdoor temperature and when compressor change
EKE 1A 1B 1C
to higher capacity, it may be needed to keep the suction pressure above LOP set point to avoid stop
on low pressure switch. In such conditions, the only way to keep the unit running is by letting LOP
Applicable
override SH control.

This feature will prevent the compressor from stopping due to low suction pressure. If the pressure
Warning: comes below this limit the controller will quickly open the valve .
As default, controller will not
allowed to open the valve when
the superheat is low. Compressor
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If such feature is needed for a start

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short time, parameter ”N142

LOP priority mode” can be set to
ON This will allow LOP to have
higher priority than bringing the Valve is opening to
superheat out of low superheat avoid Te going lower
for the time defined in ”N131
LOP max. time”. Care should be Outdoor
take that compressor can temp
Te evaporator temperature
handle this condtion. OD
Lop setpoint
Superheat

Parameter Function Description

N140 LOP function 0 = Off | 1 = On, default Valve = Off
Lowest Operating Pressure setpoint.
N141 LOP setpoint °C
Setpoint unit is saturated temperaure in evaporator-40 °C, default
In case of conflict between low pressure and SH close, LOP function can
be set to override SH close actions. (Could be needed for startup in low
N142 LOP priority mode ambient temperatures)
On: LOP can override low superheat
0 = Off | 1 = On, default= Off
N131 LOP max. time Maximum time for LOP to override SH close 120 sec , default

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19.4 High condensing High condensing temperature protection will make sure that the load on the condenser is reduced
temperature in case the high condensing temperature is reached. This protection prevents discharge pressure
protection from exceeding a set maximum pressure by reducing injection valve OD.
HCTP reduces the valve opening degree in such a way that the condensation pressure is kept below
EKE 1A 1B 1C a specified setpoint. This can limit the compressor discharge temperature increase caused by
Applicable - - changing conditions. The parameter “HCTP temp setpoint” ( Max. Pc SetPoint) is determining the
HCTP temperature setpoint (converted from pressure input).

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Pc

C
Note:
HCTP feature requires mounting
pressure transducer Pc at
compressor discharge line or
getting its value via Bus
E
S2 Pe
EEV

HCTP feature will activate when condensation temperature is inside the HCTP setpoint band.
If the pressure stops increasing, the system will operate with HCTP active until conditions allow
injection control again. If conditions turn to the worse, pressure will increase and cross the setpoint
and an alarm function will monitor as long as this continues. If HCTP is over setpoint longer than
the time specified by parameter ‘AlarmTimeout HCTP’ an alarm is set (parameter A15. Max. time high
discharge protection).

Tc condenser
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temperature
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HCTP setpoint
If condenser is above HCTP
setpoint the massflow is
reduced giving less loadon
condenser
During high condenser
temperature the SH will not
follow SH reference

SH

SH ref
OD

Parameter Function Description

N133 High cond. temp. protection function 0 = Off | 1 = ON
High condensing temperature protection setpoint
N134 High cond. temp. protection setpoint Setpoint unit is saturated temperature in condenser.
50 °C, default

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19.5 Min. S4 / leaving media This feature is also known as freeze protection. Minimum S4 limit will make sure that the temperature
of leaving media out of the evaporator is kept on or above of min S4 limit. An undershoot below the
EKE 1A 1B 1C
Min S4 is possible, so a frost protection is still needed to secure that the compressor is stopped before
the braze plate heater is destroyed by ice.
Applicable - When min S4 is active the capacity on heat exchanger is reduced by having a lower flow in
expansion valve. When min. S4 is active the superheat is higher and superheat will first be back on
superheat reference when S4 is well above S4 min set point.

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S3 p0 S2

Danfoss
T R T
°C
“Warm” brine / water

Plate heat
S3
exchanger
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S4
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S4
T
EEV S4 min

“Cooled” brine / water Time

Electric expansion valve

Parameter Function Description

Minimum S4 (media outlet) protection function. If S4 get below
N126 Min. S4 mode setpoint the valve will close to reduce capacity
0= Off , 1 = On: Function is active
N127 Min. S4 setpoint Minimum S4 (media outlet) protection setpoint 5 °C, default

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19.6 Maximum Operating Maximum Operating Pressure (MOP) will make sure that the evaporating pressure (P0) is kept below
Pressure (MOP) the MOP setpoint. During startup and pulldown it might be needed to keep the suction pressure low
to avoid overload of the compressor. If MOP is active P0 is kept on the MOP setpoint. An overshoot is
possible. The MOP setpoint is kept by reducing the flow in the expansion valve. While MOP is active
EKE 1A 1B 1C the superheat is higher than superheat reference.
Applicable This function takes precedence over the superheat control, so during MOP control the superheat is
not controlled.
The MOP function is active when N130 parameter is set to ON.
The pressure value is converted to the corresponding temperature value and when the MOP is
active, the controller will prevent the evaporating temperature Te from exceeding this value.
For applications with a need to de-humidify the evaporator, it is possible to control on the saturated
evaporator temperature with a MOP function by setting MOP setpoint lower in order to achieve
dehumidification of the air.

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EEV
TT P
S2

Temperature

Room Temperature

temperature
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Room temperature

re

Parameter Function Description

N130 MOP function 0 = Off | 1 = On, default value = Off
Setpoint unit is saturated temperaure in evaporator. If the suction
pressure reaches the set MOP limit, the valve will close faster
N011 MOP setpoint
irrespective of superheat.
0 deg C, default

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Data sheet | Superheat controller type EKE 1A, EKE 1B, EKE 1C

20.0 Start up Sometimes in one to one applications. the valve does not open sufficiently on start-up and
EKE 1A 1B 1C
troublesome low pressure trips happen. The following features allows the valve to open faster as
well as to to reach the optimal operating conditions quickly.
Applicable

20.1 P - Control P-control function quickly stabilize the system's superheat by reaching optimal operating conditions
in shorter period of time. The controller is programmed for auto proportional control that will quickly
change the opening degree based on evaporating temperature and superheat of the system.
SH SH
Min start Start time Min start Start time
time time
The Pctrl is active in
the min start time and
until SH cross the
reference

SH ref SH ref

The Pctrl is active until

the start time if SH
does not get below
reference
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20.2 Start OD After startup, this function will provide a start opening degree during a set time period. If the limitors
with protection such as LOP has been activated, the valve will do the auto adjustment based on the operating
conditions and the set limitations.

Forced opening of valve

Note:
Auto control
At start up. if the valve is opened OD% Auto adjust
too big, it could result flow of valve OD%
liquid in the compressor or could Valve OD%
trigger the HP switch which will
stopped the system. Whereas Reg. OD%
if you start the system with too
lowopening degree. it could also
stopped the system because of Startup OD%
(Minimum)
the low pressure switch cut in.
It will be safe to start the system Normal Reg.
Forced OD%
with approximately 50% OD of
the valve at start up, if P-control
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is not being used.

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Time for start

Start Start up time 1)

20.3 Fixed OD and time After startup, this function will provide a constant opening degree during a set time period regardless
of the superheat value. No limiters are taken in consideration during this time.
Note: Forced opening of valve
Auto control
No low superheat protection OD%
during Fixed OD startup time
period.
Valve OD%

Startup OD%

Forced OD% Normal Reg.

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Time for start

Start up time
Start

Parameter Function Value

N102 Startup mode 0 = Prop. Ctrl | 1 = Minimum OD with protection | 2 = Fixed OD without protection

Start up mode P control Start OD with protection Fixed OD without protection

Startup OD N017 N017 N017
Startup time (seconds) N015 N015 N015
Min. startup time (seconds) N104 - -

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21.0 Defrost Sequence Defrost Sequence

EKE 1A 1B 1C Defrost Sequence is not initiated by the EKE, but must be initiated by the master controller. In a
Applicable
standalone configuration, the defrost mode is not possible It is however possible to enter a special.
To initiate defrost, the system mode is changed from Heat pump to A/C, hereby the outdoor unit will
act as a condenser and the hot discharge gas from the compressor will defrost the coil. In some
system electrical heaters are used instead of reversible system, but defrost sequence can still be used.

Injection Defrost Defrost end Startup

OD % Defrost end
Defrost start signal received
signal received
Defrost OD

Defrost
end OD
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0
time
Defrost start time Defrost end Defrost end
closed time OD time

Parameter Function Default Value

D101 Defrost start low pressure limit 1bar g
D102 Defrost start time 1sec
D100 Defrost OD 0%
D104 Defrost end closed time 0 sec
D103 Defrost end OD time 0 sec
D105 Defrost end OD 50 %

During defrost mode, User can define the valve closing OD% by using valve preset OD (I078)

Defrost sequence start/stop signals can be one of the following options.

Note: 1. Modbus register (nonvolatile memory) – default OFF at power-up
If a DI is setup to control
defrost, it’s not possible to
2. DI’s for use as defrost start/stop. Only one DI can be assigned for defrost start/stop. Start is defined
control defrost via Modbus. as a transition from off to on, a transition from on to off is a stop signal.

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Data sheet | Superheat controller type EKE 1A, EKE 1B, EKE 1C

22.0 Reversible systems, EKE superheat controller is designed to be capable of controlling superheat for a reversible system
dual setting of control with bi-flow injection valve (cooling / heating mode). System dynamics in these two operation modes
parameters are normally different, hence the EKE controller has been designed to handle dual setting feature i.e to
set parameters individually for cooling and heating.
EKE 1A 1B 1C
Applicable Injection
Injection
controller Evaporator controller Condenser

ETS
ETS

4-way valve 4-way valve

Condenser Evaporator

P P
TT TT
Danfoss Danfoss S2
S2
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Heat / Cool changeover:

The Heating / Cooling mode can be set via both a parameter and via a digital input.
If DI switch has been used, then its parameter cannot be configured to select heating / cooling mode
via bus communication.
Parameter Function Description
R102 Operation mode 0 = SH Control
N021 SH reference mode 0= Fixed SH, 1=LoadAp, 2 = Mss, 3 =Delta temp

Parameter Function Description

X001 MODbus Heating Heating activated via MODbus
U112 DI Heating Read the status of DI heating signal

Parameter cooling/function Parameter heating/function Description

[N009 - SH max.] [N108 - Heat SH max.] Maximum superheat reference
[N010 - SH min.] [N109 - Heat SH min.] Minimum superheat reference
[N111 - Heat SH Kp min.] Damping of amplification near reference value
This setting damps the normal amplification Kp, but
[N019 - SH Kp min.]
only just around the reference value. A setting of 0.5 will
reduce the KP value by half.
[N113 - Heat SH Kp] Superheat controller proportional gain If the Kp value is
reduced the regulation becomes slower. Increasing the
[N004 - SH Kp]
Kp value will make faster regulation. Too high value will
create superheat fluctuation
[N110 - Heat SH Tn] Superheat controller integration time, If the Tn value is
increased the regulation becomes slower. Lowering the
[N005 - SH Tn]
value will create a faster superheat control. Too low value
will create superheat fluctuation.
[N020 - SH Kp Te] [N114 - Heat SH Kp Te] Suction pressure (temperature) feed back gain
[N125 - Limit Tn] [N124 - Heat limit Tn] MOP/LOP/minS4 controller integration time
[N123 - Limit Kp] [N122 - Heat limit Kp] MOP/LOP/minS4 controller proportional gain
[N017 - startup OD] [N105 - Heat startup OD] OD at startup
[N106 - Heat SH fixed setpoint] Fixed superheat setpoint Warning! Due to the risk of
liquid flow the setting should not be lower than approx.
[N107 - SH fixed setpoint]
2-4 K. It is recommended to keep this value 2k above the
SH closed value.
[N115 - Heat SH ref. delta temp. Only relevant for SH reference mode = Delta temp
factor] Superheat reference is set as ratio of the average
[N116 - SH ref. delta temp. factor] differnce from S3 to Te
SH reference calculated as (S3-Te) SH ref. delta temp
factor.
[N015 - Startup time] [N112 - Heat startup time] Maximum time where the injection can be in start mode
[N118 - Heat SH close setpoint] SH close setpoint for fast closing of the valve below this
[N119 - SH close setpoint]
value
[N104 - min. startup time] [N103 - Heat min. startup time] Maximum time where the enjection can be in start mode

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23.0 Fail safe operation In the case of sensor error, the EEV controller will go into an emergency mode ( “safe mode”),
where the valve opening degree is defined by desired OD scheme as described below.

User can read the failure status via [U118 Operation status]

SH control Failsafe mode Configuration Description

User can via parameter [N143 SH control sensor error action) control failsafe mode]
SH control signal fails. SH control
configure the relevant option.
need Pe and S2 signal, so if one of
o Stop: valve forced closed and SH control (default)
these signal fails, SH control based on
o Fixed OD: valve at fixed position (Fail safe OD), this keeps the refrigeration unit
the actual superheat is not possible
running
o Use average OD:
• (calculated as an average of the last hour) to set a reduced OD which will be fixed
during error period. This keeps the refrigeration unit running.

Parameter Function Description

N143 SH control sensor error 0 = Stop | 1 = Fixed OD | 2 = Average OD
Fixed OD during if N143= 1, then define in OD %,
N145
emergency cooling

Thermostat Failsafe mode Configuration Description

User can via parameter [N144 Thermostat sensor error action] configure the relevant
Thermostat sensor error.
option.
Thermostat operation needs the
o Stop: valve forced closed, Sh control and Temperature control (default)
signal selected in [R015 Sensor
o Fixed OD: valve at fixed position (Fail safe OD). This Keeps the refrigeration running
select] to operate the thermostat
o “Use Average”= Cutin/cutout use average on and off time to contiune cooling.
function, if this signal fails operation
For MTR use reduced OD based average OD
based on actual temperature is not
• MTR: valve at 70% of average OD
possible

Parameter Function Description

Thermostat sensor 0 = Stop | 1 = Fixed OD | 2 = Average OD
N144
error action
N145 Fixed OD during if N144= 1, then define in OD %,
N145
emergency cooling

Note:
[N138 Average OD] is calculated
during superheat control/
Temperature control is active
and stored in EEPROM. Its value Configuration Description
is updated every 3 hours. Reset Thermostat sensor and SH control User has no option to change the value.
to factory will not delete the sensor error, combination of the 2 Stop: valve forced closed (default)
calculated average values. above

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24.0 Service Mode Service mode is designed to provide a very simple way of operating the valve for diagnoistic and
service purpose. There is neither application nor protection in this mode. The user can open and close
the valve using simple button presses on MMIGRS2 .

Service screen

Note: Controller name Navigation help

Service mode is only
available via MMIGRS2 Requested step
display. This function is not
possible in KoolProg Actual step position position
Valve Type
Speed
Current (mA Peak)
Total no of steps

Up : Adjust requested step position upward

Escape: Leave service mode

Right , Left : Navigate to alarm list, status,

controller info
Enter short press: start edit of requested
position/accept change
Enter press for 2 sec: change valve selection

UP and Down together: set actual step

position to 0 step

This mode only have a home screen and do not have any menu structure. All function is carried out
using the “Escape”, “Up”, “Down” and “Enter” buttons on MMIGRS2.

Enter Service State

To enter Service State from the normal running application the user must first set the parameter
[B105 – Enter Service State] to ‘1’ from the menu system. After confirming this via a popup menu the
controller reboots into the Service State.

Valve Selection
In Service State the user must select a valve if this has not already been done.,.The “No Valve selected”
alarm will be actived in the Service State if valve has not been defined.

Note: The “Enter” button brings out the parameter [I067 - Valve setup]. The user can now scroll through the
To exit service state: available valves via the “Up” and “Down” buttons to select the desired valve through the “Enter” button.
Press Esc and confirm yes If “User defined valve” is selected the parameters related to the valve configuration will be allowed to
on the pop up. set the valve parameters.

Valve Operation
From the status screen it is possible to drive the valve towards open by pressing the 'UP' button and
towards close by pressing the 'Down' button ion MMIGRS2 display
The valve will operate as long as the button is pressed and stop when the button is released.

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25.0 Alarms

25.1 Actions following an When an alarm occurs, the following actions generally ensue:
alarm • the “Alarm” or “Warning” relay is activated
• an icon and the alarm code is displayed on the screen
On units with an LCD display, the list of active alarms appears with the relative description

The alarms are reset automatically. The alarm is deactivated as soon as the alarm condition
ceases. Otherwise the user must follow the deactivation procedure once the alarm conditions
is over.

When the alarm is eliminated the alarm relay is deactivated and the alarm code will no longer
be displayed.

LED indication (A) Two status LEDs to indicate operational status

• Steady green = power ON
• Flashing green = data transmission / initialization
• Flickering red = alarm / error condition

(B) Two status LEDs to indicate valve operation

• Flashing red = valve closing
• Steady red = valve fully closed
• Flashing green = valve opening
• Steady green = valve fully open
• Both green and red flashing = valve-related alarm

(A) (B)

25.2 Lack of valve Lack of Valve Capacity

capacity Alarm Lack for capacity alarm can be used to get early warnings relating to a blocked condenser, a leak in the
system or under sizing of the injection valve. The valve could also be stuck at low OD. It is considered
abnormal, that the system needs to run at maximum OD for a long time.

A Lack of capacity alarm is generated if OD is above maximum OD -5% in 90% of the monitoring
window operation. The alarm becomes inactive and the timer resets, when OD is below maximum OD
-5% in 88% of monitoring window, or when control is OFF.
Note: This alarm is also active in the Hot Gas bypass application.
Parameter Function Description
A112 Lack of capacity alarm delay, in Length of monitoring window for Lack of capacity detection. If the
minutes parameter is set to 0 the function is disabled.

25.3 Superheat Alarm Activation or deactivation of superheat alarm (High or Low) can be done by setting followoing
Parameters.

Low superheat alarm Parameter Description

A987 - Low Superheat Check details in alarm and Error table
[A110 – Low SH alarm delay] Length of monitoring window for Low superheat detection.
If the parameter is set to 0 the function is disabled.
[A998 - Low SH alarm The value subtracted from SH reference, which SH has to be below, to be defined as low:
differential] Low superheat limit= SH ref- Low SH alarm differential.
If Low superheat limit is lower than SH close set point, then Low superheat limit= SH
close set point. Also, Low superheat limit ≥ 2K

High superheat alarm Parameter Description

A988 - High Superheat Check details in alarm and Error table
[A108 – High SH alarm delay] Length of monitoring window for High superheat detection. If the parameter is set to 0
the function is disabled.
[A109 – High SH The value added to SH ref, that SH has to be above, to be defined as high: High superheat
alarm differential] limit= SH ref+ High SH alarm differential.

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26.0 Alarm and error table

Label Modbus Bit Alarm Description Actions during Trigger (how the alarm How to clear the alarm Remark
PNU No. active is raised)
CONFIGURATION ERRORS
E101 1901 9 Configuration error Auto operation Active when: Correct application settings One or more configuration errors is blocking
blocked - DI2 and DI3 have operation to start. Check the other active
the same mapping alarms to identify the configuration problem
configuration.
- AI1 and AI5 have
the same mapping
configuration.
E011 1901 1 No refrigerant Auto operation O030 refrigerant set to Set O030 refrigerant set to No refrigerant is selected, configure the correct
selected blocked none an actual refrigerant refrigerant. See "O030 Refrigerant"
E112 1903 12 AI5 not available on Auto operation Variant conflict EKE 1A Change settings, so S3 and/ EKE 1A only operate with 1 temperature sensor
this variant blocked has 1 temp. sensor or S4 is not used on AI2, please set I020 AI1 configuration = Not
used
E113 1903 13 AI3 not available on Auto operation Variant conflict on Set sensor for AI5 to be of EKE 1A and EKE 1B don’t operate with 3
this variant blocked EKE 1A and And B NTC 10K type temperature sensors, please set I022 AI5
configuration problem configuration = not used
EKE 1C if PT1000
E120 1903 4 AI1 not available on Auto operation Variant conflict NO DI3 Set DI3 configuration to “not EKE 1B and EKE 1C only operate with 2 DI.
this variant blocked on EKE 1B and 1C used” Please set O037 DI3 configuration = Not Used
E110 1903 10 Temp. offset is not Auto operation Variant conflict (not Not set ext. ref configuration EKE 1A don’t include thermostat function.
available on this blocked possible to do temp to “v->temp” or “mA->t” Therefore, offset of temperature set point via
variant offset on EKE 1A) analogue signal is not possible. Don’t set O010
Ext. ref. configuration to mA->Temp or V->Temp
E111 1903 11 MODbus is not Auto operation Variant conflict (not Not set ext. ref configuration EKE 1A don’t include Modbus. Don’t set O010
available on this blocked possible to use Modbus to “Modbus->temp” or Ext. ref. configuration to Modbus->SH or
variant on EKE 1A) “Modbus->SH” or for valve Modbus->Temp
driver don’t set driver
reference configuration to
Modbus-> OD/steps
E104 1902 3 SH reference too Auto operation SH close is used and SH Disable SH close or correct SH reference can come to close to the SH close
close to SH close blocked close set pint is too close the actual SH reference / safety functions et point, which can result in
set point the actual reference/ reference minimum to have unstable operation. Keep min. 0,5K separation
reference minimum 0,5K difference to SH close between minimum SH reference and N119 SH
set point close set point.
E105 1902 4 LOP set point too Auto operation If MOP and LOP is used, Disable MOP or LOP, or The set point for the 2 pressure safety function
close to MOP set blocked Mop set point - Lop set adjust the difference on Lop and Mop is to close. Keep min. 5K
point point must > 5K MOP-LOP set point >= 5K separation between N011 MOP set point and
N140 LOP set point
E129 1902 5 No sensor Auto operation Application need a Disable the functions Operation is configured to use S4 (media out)
configured for S4 blocked S4 signal for either needing S4 or configure a sensor, but no S4 sensor is configured, Correct
thermostat or Min S4 signal I020 AI1 configuration or AI5 configuration and
S4, but S4 signal is check I042 S4 sensor configuration
configured
E106 1902 6 No sensor Auto operation Thermostat need a S3 Disable the functions Operation is configured to use S3 (media in)
configured for S3 blocked signal and no s3 signal is needing S4 or configure a sensor, but no S3 sensor is configured, Correct
configured S4 signal I020 AI1 configuration or AI5 configuration and
check I041 S3 sensor configuration
E107 1902 7 SH min higher than Auto operation SH max lower than Adjust SH max or SH low, SH N010 SH min. is set higher than N009 SH max..
SH max blocked SH low Max >=SH low
E108 1903 8 OD min higher than Auto operation OD max lower than Adjust OD max or OD low, I066 Minimum OD is set higher than N032
OD max blocked OD low OD Max >=OD low Maximum OD
E109 1903 9 No transmitter Auto operation Application need Disable High condensing Operation is configured to use Pc transmitter,
configured for Pc blocked PC signal for temperature protection or but no Pc transmitter is configured. Correct I022
high condensing configure PC transmitter AI4 configuration and check I044 Pc transmitter
temperature protection configuration
E125 1903 4 AI5 can’t operate Auto operation ON EKE 1C AI5 Set AI5 configuration to the EKE 1C don't support AKS sensor on AI5. Please
with AKS sensor blocked configuration is setup as of NTC10K typew use a temperature sensor on NTC type on AI5.
AKS sensor Correct, I022 AI5 configuration
E132 1904 9 No sensor Auto operation S2 Sensor configuration No sensor type defined for S2
configured for S2 blocked = Not defined
E133 1904 10 No transmitter Auto operation Pe transmitter No pressure transmitter type defined for Pe
configured for Pe blocked configuration =
Not defined
E134 1904 11 Ext. ref. Correct setting Check the ext. ref. signal and the ext. ref.
configuration error configuration.

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Label MODbus Bit Alarm Actions during active Trigger (how the alarm How to clear the alarm Remark
PNU No. Description is raised)

SENSOR ALARMS / ERRORS

E024 1901 11 S2 suction pipe Alarm if backup signal is Local sensor problem Get the local sensor S2 suction pipe sensor signal is found
sensor error found, error if no backup local sensor outside range inside signal range to be out of out of range, please
possible, emergency + hyst check connection and I040 S2 sensor
cooling configuration
E025 1901 12 S3 media inlet Alarm if backup signal is If S3 is used: local sensor S3 not used or get the S3 media inlet sensor signal is found
sensor error found, error if no backup problem local sensor local sensor inside signal to be out of out of range, please
possible, emergency outside range + hyst range check connection and I041 S3 sensor
cooling configuration
E026 1901 13 S4 media outlet Alarm if backup signal is If S4 is used: local sensor S4 not used or get the S4 media outlet sensor signal is found
sensor error found, error if no backup problem local sensor local sensor inside signal to be out of out of range, please
possible, emergency outside range + hyst range check connection and I042 S4 sensor
cooling configuration
E020 1901 14 Pe evaporator Alarm if backup signal is Local sensor problem Get the local sensor Pe evaporator transmitter signal is found
transmitter error found, error if no backup local sensor outside range inside signal range to be out of out of range, please check
possible, emergency + hyst connection and I043 Pe transmitter
cooling configuration
E121 1901 15 Pc condenser Alarm if backup signal is Local sensor problem Pc not used or get the Pc transmitter signal is found to be out
transmitter error found, error if no backup local sensor outside range local sensor inside signal of out of range, please check connection
possible + hyst range and I044 Pc transmitter configuration
A982 1903 6 Thermostatic Emergency Cooling If thermostat is is used Get valid signal on S3 Signal for thermostat is missing due to
signal missing thermostat and S3 or S4 signal or S4 sensor errors, check S3 or S4
missing (depending on
sensor select
A981 1903 7 SH control signal Emergency cooling SH Pe or S2 signal missing Get valid signal on Pe Signal for superheat calculation is
missing control and S2 missing, check S2 and Pe
E019 1901 0 External reference External reference out of get external signal inside External offset/reference signal is out
signal alarm range + hyst range of range, please check connection and
O010 Ext ref configuration and relevant
high/low settings
A999 1903 0 DI1 unstable DI is set to off DI is unstable, loose DI has stable low or high DI 1 is found be unstable (many on/off
input connection more than 10 signal, below 6 transitions within a Short time). DI1 is set off until
transition per minute per minute stable value is present. Check connection
A998 1903 6 DI2 unstable DI is set to off DI is unstable, loose DI has stable low or high DI 2 is found be unstable (many on/off
input connection more than 10 signal, below 6 transitions within a Short time). DI2 is set off until
transitions per minute per minute stable value is present. Check connection
A983 1903 7 DI3 unstable DI is set to off DI is unstable, loose DI has stable low or high DI 3 is found be unstable (many on/
input connection more than 10 signal, below 6 transitions off within a Short time). 3 is set off until
transitions per minute per minute stable value is present. Check connection
E102 1901 10 Sensor supply Bios make power state Too much current draw +5V below 50mA and Sensor supply is overloaded. The output
overload on the actual supply, on +5V 150mA+ or +15V +15V below 30mA is set off until the load is reduced, Check
automatic operation (200mA+) for Short to COM
blocked
E123 1904 8 Low supply Operation is blocked Stepper voltage below Stepper voltage above Supply voltage is found to be lower than
voltage (main switch is set 16V 16V expected tolerance
to off; stepper is not
operational)

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Label MODbus Bit Alarm Actions during active Trigger (how the alarm How to clear the alarm Remark
PNU No. Description is raised)

STEPPER ALARMS / ERRORS

E103 1901 2 No valve Auto operation blocked I067 valve configuration I067 valve configuration No valve selected. Please configure the
configured set none set a valve from the list correct valve in I067 Valve configuration
E100 1901 8 Valve Auto operation blocked One or more stepper Correct stepper config One or more valve configuration errors
configuration configuration errors is blocking operation of stepper valve.
error Check the other active alarms to identify
the valve configuration problem
E114 1903 10 check valve Auto operation blocked Stepper mode is full If full step mode With I064 Valve step mode set to "full"
step mode vs step and half as final is is wanted set final and I029 Valve step positioning set Half
positioning requested positioning to full. If half step operation is possible, Correct either
step as final position is I029 or I064
wanted, set step mode to
minimum half step
E115 1903 11 Valve speed too Auto operation blocked Combination of step Adjust valve speed and/ Number of micro steps/sec is too high
fast mode and speed give too or valve step mode to be (higher than 12800 micro step/sec),
few micro speed per sec with limits Reduce I031 Valve speed or use less micro
(below 8) step per full step (I064 Valve step mode)
E116 1903 12 Valve speed to Auto operation blocked Combination of step Adjust valve speed and/ Number of micro steps/sec is low (higher
slow mode and speed give too or valve step mode to be than 8 micro step/sec), increase I031
many micro speed per sec with limits Valve speed or increase I032 Valve start
(higher than 12800) speed or use more micro step per full
step (I064 Valve step mode)
E117 1903 13 Valve emergency Auto operation blocked Combination of step Adjust valve speed and/ Number of micro steps/sec is too high
speed too fast mode and speed give too or valve step mode to be (higher than 12800 micro step/sec),
few micro speed per sec with limits Reduce I061 Valve emergency speed
(below 8)
E118 1903 14 Valve emergency Auto operation blocked Combination of step Adjust valve speed and/ Number of micro steps/sec is low (higher
speed too slow mode and speed give too or valve step mode to be than 8 micro step/sec), increase I061
many micro speed per sec with limits Valve emergency speed
(higher than 12800)
E119 1903 15 Valve start speed Auto operation blocked Combination of step Adjust valve speed and/ Number of micro steps/sec is low (higher
too slow mode and speed give too or valve step mode to be than 8 micro step/sec), increase I031
few micro speed pr sec with limits Valve speed or increase I032 Valve start
(below 8) speed or use more micro step per full
step (I064 Valve step mode)
E126 1903 5 Valve Short Auto operation blocked, Stepper driver report Stepper driver has Valve driver is unable to drive valve.
circuit or driver stepper will try to thermal SHutdown, recoverd from thermcal Check for SHort the coils or if ambient is
too hot recover every 10 secs overload higher than 60 °C
A997 1901 5 Battery critical Battery input below 12V Battery input above Battery voltage is found to be critical
low voltage 12.2V low, valve will not be closed in case
of power fail. Replace battery /check
connections
A996 1901 6 Battery too high Battery input above 27V Battery input below 25V Battery voltage is too high. Valve will
voltage not be closed in case of power fail.
Replace battery with one of correct type
(18-24V.).
W001 1901 7 Battery low Battery input below 17V Battery input above Battery voltage is found to be low,
voltage 17.2V replace battery.
E124 1903 3 Open circuit on Auto operation blocked, Stepper detect one or 2 Current in both coils Valve have an open circuit on one or
valve stepper will try to open coils match valve profile more coils. Check connections to valve.
recover every 10 secs
BUS ALARMS / ERRORS
E122 1901 3 SHared signal One or more signals All needed signal A needed control / sensor / reference
timeout (S2, S3, S4, P0, PC) are is updated at right signal via CAN bus is missing. Check CAN
not SHared through freqvency bus connection and operation of other
CAN within “CAN bus CAN bus controllers.
min. update interval” or
modbus with” Modbus
min. update interval
seconds”.
E128 1901 4 Ext. ref. via If bus signal via modbus Bus ext. ref. needs to be Ext refernce signal A needed control / sensor / reference
modbus timeout updated within “Modbus updated within Modbus signal via Modbus is missing. Check
min. update interval min. update interval Modbus connection and operation of
seconds”. other Modbus controllers.

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Label MODbus Bit Alarm Description Actions during Trigger (how the alarm is How to clear the alarm Remark
PNU No. active raised)

APPLICATION ALARMS
A994 1902 8 Low S4 media outlet Injection active and Min S4 Injection not active or Min Media out temperature is below
temperature function active and S4 below S4 function disabled or S4 alarm limit and alarm delay has
MIN S4 set point - Low Min S4 above MIN S4 set point - expired.
band and Low Min S4 delay Low Min S4 band
expired
A991 1902 11 High evaporation Injection active and Mop active Injection not active or Pe / Te is higher than alarm limit
pressure (MOP) and Te higher than mop set Mop disabled or Te below and alarm delay has expired.
point + MOP alarm differential mop set point + MOP
and MOP alarm delay expired alarm differential
A990 1902 12 Low evaporation Injection active and Lop active Injection not active or Pe / Te is lower than alarm limit
pressure (LOP) and Te lower than lop set point Lop disabled or Te above and alarm delay has expired.
- LOP alarm differential and lop set point + LOP alarm
Cond..temp alarm delay expired differential
A989 1902 13 High condensing Injection active and HCTP active Injection not active or Pc / Tc is higher than alarm limit
temperature and Tc above HCTP set point + HCTP disabled or Tc below and alarm delay has expired.
Cond. temp.alarm differential HCTP set point + Cond.
and LOP alarm delay expired temp.alarm differential
A988 1902 14 High superheat Injection active and SH above Injection not activeor SH Superheat is higher than alarm
SH reference +High SH alarm below SH reference +High limit and alarm delay has expired.
differential and High SH alarm SH alarm differential
delay expired
A987 1902 15 Low superheat Injection active and SH below Injection not active or SH Superheat is below alarm limit and
SH reference - low SH alarm above SH reference - low alarm delay has expired.
differential and low SH alarm SH alarm differential
delay expired
A986 1902 0 Lack of valve capacity Injection active and OD higher Injection not active or Valve is running close to full
than max OD - 5% for more than OD higher OD - 5% in capacity for long time.
90 % of Lack of capacity alarm less than 88 % for Lack of
delay time capacity alarm delay time
E135 1904 12 Error in Heat/Cold in Use of DI as H/C function in Avoid H/C function in DI H/C function not avialable in
thermostat mode thermostat mode. while in thermostat mode. thermostat mode.

THERMOSTAT ALARMS
A993 1902 9 High temperature Thermostat active and Thermostat not active or Thermostat temperature is higher
thermostat temperature (s4/ thermostat temperature than alarm limit and alarm delay
S3) above actual reference + (s4/S3) below actual has expired
Upper temperature alarm for reference + Upper
Temperature alarm delay time temperature alarm
A992 1902 10 Low temperature Thermostat active and Thermostat not active or Thermostat temperature is lower
thermostat temperature (s4/ thermostat temperature than alarm limit and alarm delay
S3) below actual reference - (s4/S3) above actual has expired
lower temperature alarm for reference - lower
Temperature alarm delay time temperature alarm

STOP STATE ALARM

W002 1902 1 Standby mode Controller is in stop state Controller not in stop state The controller is standby due R012
Main switch and/or DI main switch
is off

MANUAL MODE ALARM

W003 1902 2 Manual control Controller is in manual state Controller not in manual The controller is manual control,
state no automatic control is active and
many alarm are disabled

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27.0 Trouble shooting

ID Symptom Possible cause / Reaction Solution

1 Regulation does not DI is not connected, if defined as ON/OFF • Turn on DI switch.
start on using control hardware switch.
modes i.e. MSS Sensor / transmitter error. • Check and clear alarm.
Alarm configuration conflict i.e. S2 sensor not • Clear and clear Alarm.
defined or no refrigerant selected.
Alarm: standby mode active i.e. Parameter • Set R012 main switch to 1.
R012 is OFF.

2 Suction pressure too low Pressure drop across evaporator too high. • Check refrigerant ahead of expansion valve.
• If valve is placed much higher than condenser outlet.
• Check pressure difference.
Lack of sub cooling ahead of expansion valve. • Limit max opening degree of the valve setting in controller.
• Check refrigeration system capacity and compare with expansion
valve capacity.
• Use proper valve size.suitable for the system.
Evaporator superheat too high. • Check the section “ High Superheat “.
Pressure drop across the expansion valve less • Check pressure drop across expansion valve.
than valve is sized for. • Replace with larger valve.
Expansion valve too small. • Check refrigeration system capacity and compare with expansion
valve capacity. Replace with larger valve if necessary.
• Check selected valve type in the controller valve list.
Expansion valve block with foreign material. • Remove valve and examine the orifice /piston.
Wrong selection of Refrigerant in the controller • Choose the correct Refrigerant from the pre-defined list.
settings.
Lack of Charge in the system. • Charge the system with appropriate refrigerant capacity.
• Check for leakage in the system.
Pressure transmitter ranges or type is wrongly • Define the correct pressure range.
defined.
MOP set point is defined very low. • Check the MOP setting, if Modbus is used, check if the values have
been scaled as indicated in the parameter list.
Evaporator wholly or partly iced up. • De-ice evaporator.
Low chilled water flow • Check flow as per design
chilled water temp too low • Check temp set points as per design

3 Low pressure cut out Missing start signal. • Check for digital input DI signal or its settings.
due to compressor cut Startup problem. • Check section start- up problem and its solution.
in and cut out

4 Liquid hammer in Superheat reference set too low. • Increase the SH reference by changing the SH min. max. parameter.
compressor (noisy or Superheat is too low. • Make sure SH Close function is ON.
unusual compressor • Increase the values of SH close and SH min.
sound) and /or frost on • Also check section “Too low superheat”.
the suction line Inaccurate SH measurement or slow response • Ensure that S2 sensor is secured on suction line.
in S2 sensor. • Insulate temperature sensor properly.
• Check the product installation guide section temperature sensor.
Refrigerant or pressure transmitter is not set • Check the related parameters.
correctly.

5 Too Low superheat Min. SH parameter is too low set. • Raise the min. SH parameter.
Valve Cannot Close fully. • Reduced the Valve OD or forced opening time at Start up.
Valve OD too large at start up. • Use P-control.
• Reduce Start OD.
Inaccurate superheat. • Mounting position of Temperature sensor. Place sensor close to
evaporator.
High pressure drop in suction line. • Mounting position of the pressure transmitter. Place the
transmitter close to evaporator.
• Check the product installation guide section temperature sensor.
Valve is stuck at open. • Check valve installation.
Liquid returns to compressor. • Check section Liquid hammering.

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ID Symptom Possible cause / Reaction Solution

6 High superheat Lack of sub-cooling. • Limit max opening degree of the valve setting in controller.
• Check refrigeration system capacity and compare with expansion
valve capacity. Use proper valve size suitable for the system.
Controller is not setup/tuned properly. • Check the controller superheat settings SH min., max. and sensors
connected to it.
• Tune PID parameters in the controller.
Wrong valve selected from the controller list or • Check the right valve type and setting or use the appropriate valve
undersized valve installed. size for the needed condition.
Seasonally high load condition or overloaded • Check the heat exchanger for dirt’s.
the system. • Check superheat performance.

7 Too high or too low Wrong sensor type, refrigerant type, • Check the related setting and range.
measured superheat pressure transmitter type and/or range. • In case of offset in sensor or pressure transmitter, perform the
sensor correction.
• Always use accurate pressure transmitter

8 a. Measured Superheat Load condition has changed and the superheat • TN can be adjusted to 20% lower and Kp can be adjusted to be
is higher than reference controller is too slow to adapt to the change. 20% higher, monitor that the adjustment don’t make the valve OD
- more than 5K for and Pe/Te oscillate.
5 - 10 min. Compressor capacity has changed and the • Compensation for compressor change is done with KpTe in this
superheat controller is too slow to adapt to the case KpTe can be adjusted to be 20% higher.
change.
Missing valve capacity. • Check if valve OD is close to 100 %, if so the valve is missing
capacity , check if sub cooling is OK.
• System might have loss charge.
b. Measured Superheat SH close parameter is disabled or not setup • Enable the SH close function and set the setpoint 2K below the
is lower than reference - optimally. reference.
lower 3K Compressor capacity has changed and the • Compensation for compressor change is done with KpTe in this
superheat controller is act too aggressive to case KpTe can be adjusted to be 20% lower.
adapt to the change.

9 Fluctuating superheat The S2 sensor not in good contact with the • Check proper mounting of the temperature sensor.
suction line.
Fast change in load and ambient condition. • Wait for the stable condition and check again.
Periodic flash gas at the valve inlet. • Secure stable sub cooling.
Aggressive gain Kp and Kp Te parameter. • Decrease gain in the controller, ex set SH Tn to be 20 % higher and
reduce Kp 20%, if still SH is fluctuating, reduce KpTe by 20%.
• Try with the higher SH reference.

10 Negative superheat Wrong sensor type, refrigerant type, pressure • Check the related setting and range.
transmitter type and range.
During start up suction pressure is low • Check the startup problem.
because of low Ambient temperature.
System is not running. • Check the system.
11 Superheat outside the Wrong valve selected or its valve parameter. • Check the right valve type and its setting.
defined range or does Loss of refrigerant in the system. • Charge the system with appropriate refrigerant capacity.
not reached the setpoint • Check for leakage in the system.
Expansion valve too small. • Replace with larger valve if necessary.
• Check the selected valve in the controller valve list.
Step loss in the valve. • Drive the stepper valve with the recommended Speed.
• Too high or too low speed could result in loss step in the valve.
• For the user defined valves, check the other valve settings such as
current, duty cycle, holding current and other relevant parameter.
• Use overdrive features to mitigate the loss steps. Use the correct
overdriving values with respect to the used value.
• Wrong defined valve type or its setting.
• Longer cables mounted than specified for the controller.
• Separate Valve cable from other high power cables and do not
bundle the cables.
• Blockage in the valve or high friction in the valve.
• MOPD exceeded than specified in the valve specification.

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ID Symptom Possible cause / Reaction Solution

12 Takes too long to settle Too low gain Kp and KpTe or long integration • 1.Increase Kp by factor of 1.5.
SH at reference point time Tn. • 2. Decrease Tn 25% of the set value.
• Perform 1 and 2 in loop if needed.
At start up, the pull down time for SH or • Use start with P - control and increase start OD.
temp. is longer. • If the superheat in general is 4K higher than reference 1 minute
after start up , the startup OD can be adjusted to be 20 % higher.
Wrong selection of the valve. • Check the valve type and its setting.
Wrong selection of the reference point. • Correctly define the min, max SH setting and/or reference type
i.e MSS/Load defined ap / Fixed/delta Temp.
• Also check section , High superheat and ‘Too high and too low
superheat’

13 Start up problem Low pressure cut out at start up. • Check the LED Alarm connection.
• Missing synchronization with controller and the compressor i.e.
DI not connected to EKE.
• Wrong or missing valve connection, Check the M12 cable
connection to the valve and to the controller.
• Check other component in the suction or liquid line for any kind
of blockage.
• Use the LOP feature during start up.
Unsynchronized signals. • Make sure that main switch signal and the compressor start are
synchrony, it ok to have until 2 sec delay.
High Superheat after startup. • Check section Too high or too low superheat.

14 Startup problem after Low suction cut out • Use EKE defrost sequence feature.
defrost • Use LOP feature.
• Use P- control at start method and prolong the start time.
• Check the right signal from the controller.

15 Unable to maintain Lack of sub-cooling ahead of expansion valve. • Limit max. opening degree of the valve setting in controller.
media temperature • Check refrigeration system capacity and compare with expansion
valve capacity. Use proper valve size suitable for the system.
Check section High superheat, and Low
suction pressure.
Wrong selection of temperature sensor and or • Check for the right sensor configuration.
installation.
Check Working condition of the unit • Check Superheat.

16 Flash gas Loss of refrigerant or undercharge of • Charge the system with appropriate refrigerant capacity.
refrigerant. • Check for leakage in the system.
• If the valve is placed much higher than condenser outlet, check
pressure difference.
Flash gas can lead to high SH or low suction • use the right valve size.
pressure. • Also refer to section “High Superheat” and “Suction pressure too low”.
Pressure drop across filter. • Check and replace the filter.

17 Stepper valves open / Incorrect selection of valve type. • Define the correct valve type.
close too slow Incorrect valve installation. • Check the physical valve and cable and install it in right way.
MOPD is higher than valve specification. • Check the valve spec and choose the correct valve.
Check valve speed setting. • Drive the stepper valve with the recommended Speed.
• Too high or too low speed could result in loss step in the valve.
• For the user defined valves, check the other valve settings such as
current, duty cycle, holding current and other relevant parameter.

17 Opening degree of valve Lack of cooling capacity. • Check the cooling capacity in the system Also check section,
at maximum OD for expansion valve too small.
longer time period The condenser pressure is too low. • Check the ambient temperature.
• Adjust the condenser controller.
The filter drier is blocked by dirt. • Replacement Filter drier.
Flash gas in liquid line due to loss of • Check section Flash gas.
refrigerant or undercharge of refrigerant.
Wrong valve settings. • Check valve setting matching installed valve.
Pressure transmitter is wrongly defined or • Check pressure range and correct pressure
selected wrong type. • transmitter type.
Wrong refrigerant selected. • Choose the correct refrigerant in the controller.

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ID Symptom Possible cause / Reaction Solution

18 Hunting or fluctuation Too high gain (Kp and KpTe) or too low • 1.Decrease Kp by factor of 1.5.
valve position integration time (Tn). • 2. Increase Tn 25% of the set value.
• Perform 1 and 2 in loop if needed.
s2 thermal contact. • Check mounting of S2 sensor, Check the installation guide section
temperature sensor mounting.
Fluctuating AI signal for SH reference. • Check AI signal quality.
Fluctuating pressure signal. • Check section Fluctuating pressure signal.
Fluctuating Superheat. • Check section Fluctuating Superheat.

19 Unstable OD on driving Fluctuating AI signal. • Check the AI signal quality.

the valve in Valve driver • Use the Valve neutral zone feature.
mode

20 Internal Leakage in the Wrong selection of the valve. • Check the valve type and its setting.
valve Step loss in stepper motor valve. • Power cycle the controller.
• Enable the step loss feature i.e. overdriving, choose the
recommended overdrive value with respect to the installed valve.
• Drive the stepper valve with the recommended speed.
• Too high or too low speed could result in loss step in the valve.
• Longer cables mounted than specified for the controller.
• Separate Valve cable from other high power cables and do not
bundle the cables.
• Blockage in the valve or high friction in the valve.
• MOPD exceeded than specified in the valve specification.

21 Valve does not move Valve neutral zone has been defined. • Check Valve parameter in chapter Stepper motor valve.
Loose or incorrect M12 cable connection. • Check proper and firm connection of valve cable wires to EKE
terminals.
• Also check section ‘valve rotates in opposite direction’.
Change in valve setting or other • Check for the correct valve parameters.
configurations. • Check for the correct state of r12 ON/OFF regulation or DI
connection.
• IF AI or Modbus signal is used, make sure that the correct signal
is connected to the controller.
Incorrect voltage supplies to the controller. • Check the power supply and measure input voltage to the controller.
Valve got stuck. • Check the valve installation.
• Check for the dirt inside the valve.
Valve motor is damaged; resistance of the • Check the resistance in the motor between each coil.
motor varies a lot than specified for a valve. • Make sure you consider some tolerances for cable or temperature
deviation.
• Replace a valve.

22 Valve rotates in opposite Valve M12 cable wire is wrongly connected to • Check the connection of wire color codes as stated in Installation
direction the controller. guide.
• For other valves than Danfoss, check with valve supplier for the
right connection.
Wrong connection of wires at cable joint, if there • Check for the right color configuration at the joint.
is extension cable to the main Valve cable.

23 Valve is overdriven to EKE performs valve calibration in the • Normal operation

Zero position following situation as a normal procedure.
a. on defining a valve type.
b. Valve overdrive feature is enabled and
OD is closed to fully closed positon or the
overdriving timer is ON.
c. Alarm or Error condition will bring the
valve to Zero position and stop regulation
d. on setting DI = Off when DI is set as
ON/OFF regulation

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ID Symptom Possible cause / Reaction Solution

24 Fluctuating pressure Change in load of the system. • Observe the change in the load of the system.
signal Faulty pressure sensor. • Replace faulty pressure transmitter.
Flash gas in the system. • Check the section flash gas.

25 Compressor thermal cut MOP is not enable, or wrongly defined. • Check mop settings.
out (Mop is not working
or going higher than set Change in operating condition. • Observe the operating condition.
value) • Controller need time to adjust to the stable condition.

26 LOP protection doesn’t if low superheat and low suction pressure • Check operating condition and settings.
work at low pressure exist same time for some time, LOP function is
disabled.
Fast change in operating condition. • Controller need time to adapt to the change condition.

27 Controller is in safe state Internal error i.e. eeprom error in controller • The controller must be power cycle, if continue to get the same
(check LED or display) software exceptions. error then replace controller.

28 Controller freeze. loose connections. • Check the connection in the EKE.

nothing happens Incorrect voltage supplies to the controller. • Check the power supply and measure input voltage to the controller.
• Power cycle controller and observe the LEDs, IF no LEDs are not
lighting during power cycle, replace controller.

29 No communication Wrong Modbus settings. • Check Modbus address, baud rate, and protocol.
(Indicated by LEDs) • EKE only supports Modbus RS 485 RTU, it does not support
Modicon conventions.
Loose connection or no termination. • Check the Modbus terminals and use terminations.
Check power supply to EKE controller • If off, power on the controller

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Appendix

Appendix 1 Full name Abbreviation

Compressor Comp.

Acronyms and abbreviations Capacity cap

used in this document. Controller cont
Actual act
Temperature at evaporator outlet S2
Media inlet temperature S3
Media out temperature S4
Saturated temperature in evaporator Te / T0
Pressure in evaporator Pe / P0
Saturated temperature in condenser Tc
Pressure in condenser Pc
Proportional gain constant Kp
Integration time Tn
Proportional gain constant on saturated temperature KpTe
Opening degree OD
Superheat SH
Minimum Min.
Maximum Max.
Reference Ref.
Temperature Temp.
Factor Fac.
Oscillation Osc.
Condensator Cond.
Feed forward FF
Set point Sp.
Ratiometric Ratio.
Extern Ext.
Address Adr.
Pulse per second PPS
Step Stp
Loss of charge indication LOC
Temperature difference between media temperature and ΔTm
evaporating temperature
Maximum operating pressure MOP
Minimum stable superheat MSS
Parameter number PNU

Appendix 2 General comparison AKS NSK

Accuracy in the compensation temp. range (0 - 80 °C) ± 1% > ± 2.5%
EMC ***** ***
General comparision
between AKS and NSK Reliability /Robust ***** ***
Pressure transmitter
Flexibility / connection options **** **
Cable length *** ***
* * * * * indicates Best , and
* indicates worst .

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Appendix 3 Accessing the BIOS menu (LCD display only)

By pressing simultaneously the ESC and ENTER keys for 5 seconds at power up. you enter into a special
BIOS menu; you can go through the voices of the menu using the UP and DOWN keys. confirm your
MMIGRS2 Display setting selection with the ENTER key or discard it with the ESC key.

The menu is as follows:

APPLICATION: to exit the bios menu and return to the application
DISPLAY: to access the display setting menu
CONTRAST: to set the LCD contrast; LEFT=decrement. RIGHT=increment
BRIGHTNESS: to set the LCD brightness; LEFT=decrement. RIGHT=increment
POS / NEG: to switch between positive and negative display using the ENTER key
BUZZER: to set the buzzer volume and disable it; UP=increment. DOWN=decrement
CAN: to access the CAN communication configuration menu.
NODE ID: to set the device address on the CAN network; UP=increment. DOWN=decrement
BAUDRATE: to set the device baud rate on the CAN network (from 10 K to 1 M)

Appendix 4 Most of the used common Refrigerants have been defined as a pre selectable profile under
“Refrigerant list para O030”. for unlisted refrigerants, a ”user defined refrigerant” can be use.
Procedure using KoolProg PC Tool
Defining new refrigerant
1. Find Refrigerant constants A1, A2 and A3
2. Set Main Switch in controller (R012) to “0”, IF DI switch has been enabled as ON/OFF, set it to OFF
3. Select Refrigerant (O030) to “13”
4. Set the three constants for A1, A2 and A3, under parameter O100, O101 and O102 respectively.
Note: 5. Set the min and max refrigerant temperature under parameter O103 and O104 respectively. If you
Before starting to define this
new refrigerant. It is important
don’t have this value then use the default settings.
to get the Ant A1. A2. A3 for the 6. Set all other necessary settings
refrigerant from Danfoss 7. Set Main Switch to “1” enabling the controller to start running.

Procedure using MMIGRS2 display

1. Find Refrigerant constants A1, A2, A3
2. Activate the display by pushing a button
3. Push and hold “Enter”
4. Insert Password to access the Main menu
5. Go to “Start / Stop” and set main switch OFF
6. Go back to Main menu with “Escape” button
7. Go to Control Basic
8. Go to Refrigerant type and select “User defined”
9. Set the three constants for A1, A2 and A3, under parameter O100, O101 and O102 respectively.
10. Set the min and max refrigerant temperature under parameter O103 and O104 respectively. If you
don’t have this value then use the default settings.
11. Set all other necessary settings
12. Set main switch to ON enabling the controller to start running.

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Appendix 5 In applications with flammable refrigerants it is recommended to install a safety fuse of 2.5 Amp per
Motor coil for ETS Colibri® valves in accordance to IEC 60127.

Flammable application

Fuse

80G8239.10
Danfoss
None ATEX zone

ATEX zone

Appendix 6 Factory reset will triggered by the parameter [B007 – Apply defaults], which will reset to ‘0’ after
power up and after Factory Reset. Some parameters related to serial bus communication, language
selection, history of cut in/ cut out time for thermostat will remain unchanged after factory reset.
Factory Reset

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Appendix 7 The opening degree needs to be above this value, before the overdrive will become enabled. When the
overdrive is enabled the valve will overdrive once it is closed to 0%. The amount of extra steps is defined
by the parameter [I072 - Overdrive] and is scaled as a percentage of the full opening. The parameter
Overdrive enable [I073- Overdrive Enable OD] defines how much the valve must have been open before overdrive is done
at next close position and is scaled as a percentage of full opening.
To compensate for lost steps, the valve will be overdriven when it closes to 0%. i.e. it will close with
extra steps to make sure that it is fully closed. This may however lead to increased wear on the valve if it
occurs frequently. To prevent this, the overdrive enable can be set to a higher value.
Please note that if the opening degree never goes above the overdrive enable level, overdriving may
never be enabled, possibly leading to accumulated lost steps. Every time an overdrive has been
performed, overdriving will be disabled until the opening degree again is above the overdrive enable
level.
Actual opening degree

Opening degree is above

overdrive enable level so
overdriving is enabled
Overdrive
enable
80G248.10
Danfoss

No overdrive Time

Overdrive

Overdrive block time To limit how frequent overdrive can performed the parameter [I074 - Overdrive block time] defines
the minimum time between 2 overdrive actions. The default value is 10 minutes.

Actual opening degree

Overdrive
enable
80G8350.10
Danfoss

No overdrive No overdrive

Overdrive
Overdrive Overdrive block time

Actual opening degree

Initial closing The driver will perform the initial closing after
• Power up
• When the total number of steps changes
• When the drive pattern changes (full/half step as final position) Full stroke
closing
The driver does not have to perform the initial closing at power up
when it knows that the valve is closed e.g. after power failure and
80G8351.10

successfully emergency close.

Danfoss

Operation:
The valve is driven the total number of steps + overdrive in close
direction. Overdrive

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Appendix 8 Typical EKE 1A. 1B. 1C applications with Stepper motor valve.

A. Chiller (cooling only) Chiller cool only

S4
E

R64-3032.10
ETS Colibri®

Danfoss
S3 C

Pe

S2

EKE controller

B. Reversible chillers Reversible Chiller Cooling

(Air to water)
R64-3030.10
Danfoss

S4
E ETS Colibri®
C
S4
S3

S3

P P
e
SS2

EK
EKE
co
controller

Reversible Chiller Heating

R64-3030.10
Danfoss

S4
C ETS Colibri®
E
S4
S3
3

S3

P Pe
S2

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C. Reversible heat pump Air to water heat pump cooling

R64-3039.10
E

Danfoss
ETS Colibri®
C

Pe
EK
EKE
co
controller

S2

Air to water heat pump heating

R64-3036.10

C
Danfoss

ETS Colibri®
E

Pe
EK
EKE
co
controller

S2

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D. AC air handler AC air handler

R64-3040.10
E ETS Colibri®

Danfoss
S3 S4

Pe

S2

E. Cold room Cold room

EKE
controller
R64-3038.10
Danfoss

C
ETS Colibri®

S3
E

S2 Pe

In door Out door

Multi evaporator

F. Multi evaporator

ETS Colibri® ETS Colibri®

EKE EKE
ccontroller
ont ccontroller
cont

E E
R64-3037.10

S4
Danfoss

S3

S2 S2 Pe

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Appendix 9 Parameter Name and abbreviation

PNU The Parameter Number
Parameters List Note: this is equivalent to the MODBus register number (modbus address + 1)
Explanations R/W R means read only. RW means it can be changed
Locked by If the parameter is config locked it means that the value can only be changed when the main switch is OFF
Warning: mainswitch
In modbus Default The default value of the parameter (factory setting)
Values are read / written as Par min./Par max. Parameter minimum and Parameter maximum range.
16 bit integer values without
decimals. The values may need Par. Scale This shows the scaling factor of the value
to scale as shown on the table. *1) means that there is no scaling
*10) means that the read value is 10 times larger than the actual value

mainswitch
Locked by
Par. name

Par. scale

Par. max.
Par. min.

EEPROM

Remark
Default

Access
Group

PNU
Unit

Reference
Refrigeration on/off R012 Main switch 3001 1 0 0 1 RW x 0 = Off | 1 = On
R102 Operation mode 3002 1 0 0 1 RW 0 = SH control | 1 = Valve driver
Application R100 Compressor capacity % 4001 10 0 0 100 RW x x
configuration
R015 Sensor select 3004 1 0 0 1 RW 0 = S3 | 1 = S4
R014 Thermostatic mode 3005 1 0 0 2 RW 0 = Not Used | 1 = CutIn/CutOut |
2 = MTR
R101 Temperature setpoint °C 3006 1 3 -70 70 RW x
Temperature control R001 Differential K 3007 10 2 0.1 10 RW x
N100 MTR Tn 3015 1 1800 20 3600 RW x
N101 MTR Kp 3016 10 3 0.2 20 RW x
External reference R006 Ext. ref offset max. K 3008 10 0 0.0 50 RW x
signal R106 Ext. ref offset min. K 3009 10 0 -50 0 RW x
R009 S2 Correction K 3010 10 0 -10 10 RW x
R010 S3 Correction K 3011 10 0 -10 10 RW x
Sensor/transmitter R105 S4 Correction K 3012 10 0 -10 10 RW x
correction
R107 Pe Correction barg 3013 10 0 -5 5 RW x
R108 Pc Correction barg 3014 10 0 -5 5 RW x
Valve configuration
0 = no valve | 1 = UserDef | 2 = ETS
12C | 3 = ETS 24C | 4 = ETS 25C | 5 =
ETS 50C | 6 = ETS 100C | 7 = ETS 6 | 8
= ETS 12.5 | 9 = ETS 25 | 10 = ETS 50
| 11 = ETS 100 | 12 = ETS 250 | 13 =
ETS 400 | 14 = KVS 2C | 15 = KVS 3C |
I067 Valve configuration 3132 1 0 0 32 RW 16 = KVS 5C | 17 = KVS 15 | 18 = KVS
42 | 19 = CCMT 0 | 20 = CCMT 1 | 21 =
CCMT 2 | 22 = CCMT 4 | 23 = CCMT 8
| 24 = CCMT 16 | 25 = CCMT 24 | 26 =
CCMT 30 | 27 = CCMT 42 | 28 = CCM
10 | 29 = CCM 20 | 30 = CCM 30 | 31
= CCM 40 | 32 = CTR 20
I027 Valve motor type 3133 1 0 0 1 RW x 0 = Unipolar | 1 = Bipolar
I028 Valve drive current mA 3134 1 10 10 1000 RW x
I029 Valve step positioning 3135 1 0 0 2 RW x 0 = Fullstep | 1 = Halfstep | 2 = Auto
I030 Valve total steps stp 3136 1 1 1 8000 RW x
I031 Valve speed PPS 3137 1 10 10 400 RW x
I032 Valve start speed % 3138 1 20 1 100 RW x
Valve setup
I061 Valve emengency speed % 3139 1 100 50 200 RW x
I062 Valve acceleration current % 3140 1 100 100 150 RW x
I063 Valve acceleration time ms 3141 1 10 10 150 RW x
I077 Valve holding current % 3142 1 0 0 300 RW x
I064 Valve step mode 3143 1 3 0 4 RW 0 = Full | 1 = Half | 2 = 1/4 | 3 = 1/8
x
| 4 = 1/16
I065 Valve duty cycle % 3144 1 100 5 100 RW x
I066 Minimum OD % 3145 1 0 0 100 RW x
N032 Maximum OD % 3146 1 100 0 100 RW x
I069 Valve OD during stop % 3147 1 0 0 100 RW x
I070 Start backlash % 3148 10 0 0 50 RW x
I071 Compensation backlash % 3149 10 0 0 10 RW x
I072 Overdrive % 3150 10 4 0 20 RW x
I073 Overdrive enable OD % 3151 1 0 0 100 RW x
I074 Overdrive block time min. 3152 1 10 0 1440 RW x
I076 Valve excitation time ms 3154 1 10 0 1000 RW
x
after stop
I078 Preset OD % 3155 10 50 0 100 RW x
I068 Valve neutral zone % 3156 10 0.5 0 5 RW x

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Data sheet | Superheat controller type EKE 1A, EKE 1B, EKE 1C

mainswitch
Locked by
Par. name

Par. scale

Par. max.
Par. min.

EEPROM

Remark
Default

Access
Group

PNU
Unit
IO configuration
I020 AI1 configuration 1B/1C 3098 1 0 0 2 RW 0 = Not Used | 1 = S3 | 2 = S4
I021 AI4 configuration 1C 3099 1 0 0 2 RW 0 = Not Used | 1 = ExtRef | 2 = pc
Analogue Input
I022 AI5 configuration 1C 3100 1 0 0 2 RW 0 = Not Used | 1 = S3 | 2 = S4
I080 AI4 configuration 1A/1B 3260 1 0 0 1 RW 0 = Not Used | 1 = ExtRef
O002 DI1 configuration 1B/C 3101 1 1 0 1 RW 0 = Bus->Start/Stop | 1 = Main Switch
0 = Not Used | 1 = Defrost Start | 2 =
O022 DI2 configuration 3102 1 0 0 3 RW
Digital Input Preset OD | 3 = Heat/Cool
0 = Not Used | 1 = Defrost Start | 2 =
O037 DI3 configuration 3103 1 0 0 3 RW
Preset OD | 3 = Heat/Cool
Digital Output O013 DO1 configuration 3104 1 0 0 2 RW 0 = Alarm | 1 = LLSV | 2 = Max. cap
Sensor configuration
0 = Not defined | 1 = EKS 221 | 2 =
I040 S2 sensor configuration 1C 3105 1 0 0 6 RW ACCPBT NTC10K | 3 = MBT 153 10K | 4
= 112CP | 5 = Bus Shared | 6 = AKS
0 = Not defined | 1 = EKS 221 | 2 =
I081 S2 sensor configuration 1B 3266 1 0 0 5 RW ACCPBT NTC10K | 3 = MBT 153 10K | 4
= 112CP | 5 = Bus Shared
0 = Not defined | 1 = EKS 221 | 2 =
I082 S2 sensor configuration 1A 3268 1 0 0 4 RW ACCPBT NTC10K | 3 = MBT 153 10K |
4 = 112CP
0 = Not defined | 1 = EKS 221 | 2 =
Temperature sensor I041 S3 sensor configuration 1C 3106 1 0 0 6 RW ACCPBT NTC10K | 3 = MBT 153 10K | 4
type = 112CP | 5 = Bus Shared | 6 = AKS
0 = Not defined | 1 = EKS 221 | 2 =
I083 S3 sensor configuration 1B 3264 1 0 0 5 RW ACCPBT NTC10K | 3 = MBT 153 10K | 4
= 112CP | 5 = Bus Shared
0 = Not defined | 1 = EKS 221
| 2 = ACCPBT NTC10K | 3 = MBT 153
I042 S4 sensor configuration 1C 3107 1 0 0 6 RW
10K | 4 = 112CP | 5 = Bus Shared
| 6 = AKS
0 = Not defined | 1 = EKS 221 | 2 =
I084 S4 sensor configuration 1B 3262 1 0 0 5 RW ACCPBT NTC10K | 3 = MBT 153 10K | 4
= 112CP | 5 = Bus Shared
0 = Not defined | 1 = AKS 32R | 2 =
ACCPBP Ratio | 3 = 112CP | 4 = OEM
Ratio | 5 = NSK | 6 = AKS 32 1-5V | 7
I043 Pe transmitter
3108 1 0 0 14 RW = OEM Voltage | 8 = Bus shared | 9 =
configuration 1C
AKS 32 1-6V | 10 = AKS 32 0-10V | 11
= AKS 33 | 12 = XSK | 13 = ACCPBP
Current | 14 = OEM Current
0 = Not defined | 1 = AKS 32R | 2 =
I085 Pe transmitter ACCPBP Ratio | 3 = 112CP | 4 = OEM
3270 1 0 0 8 RW
configuration 1B Ratio | 5 = NSK | 6 = AKS 32 1-5V | 7 =
OEM Voltage | 8 = Bus shared
I045 Pe ratio. low % 3109 1 10 3 97 RW x
I046 Pe ratio high % 3110 1 90 3 97 RW x
I047 Pe voltage low 1C V 3111 10 0 0 10 RW x
I087 Pe voltage low 1A/1B V 3276 10 0 0 10 RW x
I048 Pe voltage high 1C V 3112 10 10 0 10 RW x
I088 Pe voltage high 1A/B V 3274 10 5 0 5 RW x
Pe and Pc Pressure I049 Pe current low mA 3113 10 4 0 20 RW x
transmitter I050 Pe current high mA 3114 10 20 0 20 RW x
O020 Pe transmitter min. barg 3115 10 -1 -1 12 RW x
O021 Pe transmitter max. barg 3116 10 12 -1 200 RW x
0 = Not defined | 1 = AKS 32R | 2 =
ACCPBP Ratio | 3 = 112CP | 4 = OEM
Ratio | 5 = NSK | 6 = AKS 32 1-5V | 7
I044 Pc transmitter
3117 1 0 0 14 RW = OEM Voltage | 8 = Bus shared | 9 =
configuration 1C
AKS 32 1-6V | 10 = AKS 32 0-10V | 11
= AKS 33 | 12 = XSK | 13 = ACCPBP
Current | 14 = OEM Current
I023 Pc ratio. low % 3118 1 3 3 97 RW x
I024 Pc ratio high % 3119 1 97 3 97 RW x
I025 Pc voltage low V 3120 10 0 0 10 RW x
I026 Pc voltage high V 3121 10 10 0 10 RW x
I038 Pc current low mA 3122 10 4 0 20 RW x
I039 Pc current high mA 3123 10 20 0 20 RW x
O047 Pc transmitter min. barg 3124 10 -1 -1 0 RW x
O048 Pc transmitter max barg 3125 10 34 1 200 RW x

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Data sheet | Superheat controller type EKE 1A, EKE 1B, EKE 1C

mainswitch
Locked by
Par. name

Par. scale

Par. max.
Par. min.

EEPROM

Remark
Default

Access
Group

PNU
Unit
0 = Not Used | 1 = V->SH | 2 = V->Max
I090 Ext ref. configuration 1A 3280 1 0 0 2 RW
OD
0 = Not Used | 1 = V->SH | 2 = V->Max
OD | 3 = V->Temp | 4 = Modbus-
I089 Ext ref. configuration 1B 3278 1 0 0 6 RW
>SH | 5 = Modbus->Max OD | 6 =
Modbus->T
0 = Not Used | 1 = V->SH | 2 = V->Max
OD | 3 = V->Temp | 4 = Modbus->SH |
O010 Ext ref. configuration 1C 3126 1 0 0 9 RW 5 = Modbus->Max OD | 6 = Modbus-
>T. | 7 = mA->SH | 8 = mA->Max OD |
External reference 9 = mA->Temp
signal I037 Ext ref. current high mA 3127 10 20 4 20 RW x
I036 Ext ref. current low mA 3128 10 4 0 20 RW x
I035 Ext ref. voltage high V 3129 10 10 0 10 RW x
I034 Ext ref voltage low V 3130 10 0 0 10 RW x
I091 Driver reference 0 = Voltage to OD | 1 = Modbus to OD
3282 1 0 0 2 RW x
configuration 1B | 2 = Modbus to steps
0 = Voltage to OD | 1 = Modbus to OD
I033 Driver reference
3131 1 0 0 3 RW x | 2 = Modbus to steps | 3 = Current
configuration 1C
to OD
0 = None | 1 = 4 Hz | 2 = 2 Hz | 3 = 1
I079 AI4 lowpass bandwidth 3257 1 5 0 5 RW
Hz | 4 = 1/2 Hz | 5 = 1/5 Hz
Control Basic
0 = Undef | 1 = R12 | 2 = R22 | 3 =
R134a | 4 = R502 | 5 = R717 | 6 = R13
| 7 = R13b1 | 8 = R23 | 9 = R500 | 10
= R503 | 11 = R114 | 12 = R142b | 13
= R user | 14 = R32 | 15 = R227 | 16 =
R401A | 17 = R507 | 18 = R402A | 19 =
R404A | 20 = R407C | 21 = R407A | 22
= R407B | 23 = R410A | 24 = R170 | 25
O030 Refrigerant 3017 1 0 0 49 RW = R290 | 26 = R600 | 27 = R600a | 28
= R744 | 29 = R1270 | 30 = R417A | 31
= R422A | 32 = R413A | 33 = R422D |
34 = R427A | 35 = R438A | 36 = R513A
| 37 = R407F | 38 = R1234ze | 39 =
Refrigerant R1234yf | 40 = R448A | 41 = R449A |
configuration 42 = R452A | 43 = R450A | 44 = R452B
| 45 = R454B | 46 = R1233zdE | 47 =
R1234zeZ | 48 = R449B | 49 = R407H
O100 Refrigerant factor A1 3018 1000 9.8 8 12 RW To be used only if O030 = 13, O100 is
Antonie constant A1
O101 Refrigerant factor A2 3019 10 -2250 -3000 -1300 RW To be used only if O030 = 13, O100 is
Antonie constant A1
O102 Refrigerant Factor A3 3020 10 253 210 300 RW To be used only if O030 = 13, O100 is
Antonie constant A1
O103 Refrigerant min. °C 3021 10 -100 -100 60 RW
temperature
O104 Refrigerant max. °C 3022 10 100 -60 100 RW
temperature
N102 Startup mode 3023 1 0 0 2 RW 0 = Prop. Ctrl | 1 = Fix OD w prot | 2 =
x
Fix OD wo prot
Start up N015 Startup time sec. 3024 1 90 1 600 RW x
N104 Min. startup time sec. 3025 1 15 1 240 RW x
N017 Startup OD % 3026 1 32 1 100 RW x
N021 SH reference mode 3027 1 2 0 3 RW 0 = Fixed sp. | 1 = Loadap | 2 = MSS | 3
x
= Delta temp
N107 SH fixed setpoint K 3028 10 7 2 40 RW x
N009 SH max. K 3029 10 9 4 40 RW x
N010 SH min. K 3030 10 4 2 9 RW x
Superheat configuration
N005 SH Tn sec. 3031 1 90 20 900 RW x
N019 SH Kp Min. 3032 10 0.6 0.1 1 RW x
N004 SH Kp 3033 10 1.5 0.1 20 RW x
N020 SH KpTe 3034 10 3 0 20 RW x
N116 SH ref. delta temp. factor % 3035 1 65 20 100 RW x

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Data sheet | Superheat controller type EKE 1A, EKE 1B, EKE 1C

mainswitch
Locked by
Par. name

Par. scale

Par. max.
Par. min.

EEPROM

Remark
Default

Access
Group

PNU
Unit
Control Advanced
N117 SH close function 3036 1 1 0 1 RW x 0 = Off | 1 = On
N119 SH close setpoint K 3037 10 2 -5 20 RW x
SH Close
N120 SH close Tn divide 3038 1 3 1 5 RW x
N121 SH close Kp factor 3039 10 1.5 0.5 10 RW x
S4 Temperature N126 Min. S4 mode 3042 1 0 0 1 RW x 0 = Off | 1 = On
protection N127 Min. S4 setpoint °C 3043 10 5 -50 60 RW x
N018 Stability 3044 10 5 0 10 RW x
Superheat configuration N129 T0 varians factor 3045 10 0 0 1 RW x
Advance N123 Limit Kp 3040 10 5 1 20 RW x
N125 Limit Tn sec. 3041 1 45 20 900 RW x
N130 MOP function 3046 1 0 0 1 RW x 0 = Off | 1 = On
N011 MOP setpoint °C 3047 10 0 -70 60 RW x
N140 LOP function 3048 1 0 0 1 RW x 0 = Off | 1 = On
MOP/LOP
N141 LOP setpoint °C 3049 10 -40 -90 40 RW x
N142 LOP priority mode 3050 1 0 0 1 RW x 0 = Off | 1 = On
N131 LOP max. time sec. 3051 1 120 0 600 RW x
N133 High cond. temp 0 = Off | 1 = On
3053 1 0 0 1 RW x
protection function
HCTP
N134 High cond. temp.
°C 3054 10 50 0 100 RW x
protection setpoint
N135 Comp. speed feed 0 = Off | 1 = On
3055 1 0 0 1 RW x
Compressor Feed forward Function
Forward N136 Comp FF low cap. point % 3056 10 25 0 100 RW x
N137 Comp FF SH Tn factor 3057 1 2 1 5 RW x
N138 Average OD 4002 1 0 0 100 RW x x
N139 Estimated KpTe 4003 10 0 0 100 RW x x
N128 Average delta
Diagnostic SH 4004 10 0 0 50 RW x x
temperature
N143 SH control sensor error 0 = Stop | 1 = Fixed OD | 2 = Average
3058 1 0 0 2 RW x
action
N144 Thermostatic sensor 0 = Stop | 1 = Fixed OD | 2 = Average
3059 1 0 0 2 RW x
error action
Emergency cooling
N145 Fixed OD during
% 3060 1 0 0 100 RW x
emergency cooling
Control Heatpump setup
N112 Heat startup time sec. 3061 1 90 1 600 RW x
N103 Heat min. startup time sec. 3062 1 15 1 240 RW x
N105 Heat startup OD % 3063 1 32 1 100 RW x
N106 Heat SH fixed setpoint K 3064 10 7 2 40 RW x
N108 Heat SH max. K 3065 10 9 4 40 RW x
N109 Heat SH min. K 3066 10 4 2 9 RW x
N115 Heat SH ref. delta temp.
Control Heatpump % 3067 1 65 20 100 RW x
factor
setup
N110 Heat SH Tn sec. 3068 1 90 20 900 RW x
N111 Heat SH Kp min. 3069 10 0.6 0.1 1 RW x
N113 Heat SH Kp 3070 10 1.5 0.1 20 RW x
N114 Heat SH KpTe 3071 10 3 0 20 RW x
N118 Heat SH close setpoint K 3072 10 2 -5 20 RW x
N124 Heat limit Tn sec. 3073 1 45 20 900 RW x
N122 Heat limit Kp 3074 10 5 1 20 RW x

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Data sheet | Superheat controller type EKE 1A, EKE 1B, EKE 1C

mainswitch
Locked by
Par. name

Par. scale

Par. max.
Par. min.

EEPROM

Remark
Default

Access
Group

PNU
Unit
Alarm configuration
A100 Low Min S4 delay sec. 3081 1 60 0 1200 RW x
A101 Low Min S4 band K 3082 10 2 0 30 RW x
A001 Upper temperature
K 3083 10 5 0 40 RW x
alarm
A002 Lower temperature alarm K 3084 10 3 0 40 RW x
A003 Temperature alarm delay min. 3085 1 30 0 90 RW x
A034 Battery alarm 3086 1 0 0 1 RW x 0 = Off | 1 = On
A103 MOP alarm delay sec. 3087 1 60 0 1200 RW x
A104 MOP alarm differential K 3088 10 5 0 40 RW x
A105 LOP alarm delay sec. 3089 1 60 0 1200 RW x
Alarm and Errors A106 LOP alarm differential K 3090 10 5 0 40 RW x
A107 Cond.temp alarm delay sec. 3091 1 120 0 1200 RW x
A113 Cond. temp. alarm
K 3092 10 5 0 40 RW x
differential
A108 High SH alarm delay sec. 3093 1 600 0 1800 RW x
A109 High SH alarm
K 3094 10 5 0 40 RW x
differential
A110 Low SH alarm delay sec. 3095 1 60 0 1200 RW x
A102 Low SH alarm differential K 3096 10 3 0 40 RW x
A112 Lack of capacity alarm
min. 3097 1 0 0 120 RW x
delay
Display
O011 Language 3157 1 0 0 0 RW 0 = $ActiveLanguageList
K004 Login timeout min. 3158 1 10 1 120 RW x
K006 Backlight timeout min. 3159 1 2 0 120 RW x
O005 Password daily 3160 1 100 0 999 RW x
K002 Password service 3161 1 200 0 999 RW x
MMIGRS2 K003 Password commission 3162 1 300 0 999 RW x
K005 Contrast % 3163 1 40 0 100 RW x
K001 Brightness % 3164 1 80 0 100 RW x
R005 Display unit 3165 1 0 0 1 RW x 0 = METRIC | 1 = IMPERIAL
K010 Opening degree unit 3166 1 0 0 1 RW x 0 = Percent | 1 = Step
Communication
G001 Controller adr. 3167 1 1 1 127 RW x
G003 CAN bus min. update sec.
3168 1 5 0 20 RW x
interval
G004 Modbus min. update sec.
3169 1 5 0 60 RW x
interval
CAN/MODBus G005 Modbus baudrate 0 = 0 | 1 = 1200 | 2 = 2400 | 3 = 4800
3170 1 6 0 8 RW x | 4 = 9600 | 5 = 14400 | 6 = 19200 | 7
= 28800 | 8 = 38400
G008 Modbus mode 3171 1 1 0 2 RW x 0 = 8N1 | 1 = 8E1 | 2 = 8N2
G007 Modbus mapping 3172 1 0 0 1 RW x 0 = Operation | 1 = Setup
G002 CAN baudrate 0 = 20k | 1 = 50k | 2 = 125k | 3 =
3173 1 1 0 5 RW x
250k | 4 = 500k | 5 = 1M
G012 Signal sharing Pe 3174 1 0 0 1 RW x 0 = Off | 1 = On
Signal sharing via BUS G013 Signal sharing Pc 3175 1 0 0 1 RW x 0 = Off | 1 = On
G014 Signal sharing S3 3176 1 0 0 1 RW x 0 = Off | 1 = On

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mainswitch
Locked by
Par. name

Par. scale

Par. max.
Par. min.

EEPROM

Remark
Default

Access
Group
Main

PNU
Unit
BUS Settings
X001 Modbus Heating 4043 1 0 0 1 RW x x 0 = Off | 1 = On
X002 Modbus preset OD 4044 1 0 0 1 RW x x 0 = Off | 1 = On
Modbus DI signal
X003 Modbus defrost start 4045 1 0 0 1 RW x x 0 = Off | 1 = On
X004 Modbus main switch 4046 1 0 0 1 RW x x 0 = Off | 1 = On
X005 Bus shared Pc barg 4047 100 0 -1 200 RW x x
X006 Bus shared Pe barg 4048 100 0 -1 200 RW x x
X007 Bus shared S2 °C 4049 10 0 -200 200 RW x x
Modbus Sensor signal
X008 Bus shared S3 °C 4050 10 0 -200 200 RW x x
X009 Bus shared S4 °C 4051 10 0 -200 200 RW x x
X010 Bus ext. ref. 4052 10 0 -100 100 RW x x
X015 Number of active alarms 4055 1 0 0 100 R x
X016 Alarm notification 4056 1 0 0 1 R x 0 = No alarms | 1 = Alarms active
Alarms status X040 Alarm status 4057 1 0 0 1 R x 0 = Off | 1 = On
X017 Warning status 4058 1 0 0 1 R x 0 = Off | 1 = On
X018 Error status 4059 1 0 0 1 R x 0 = Off | 1 = On
X027 Valve current position Steps 4068 1 0 0 10000 R x x
Valve status X028 Valve target position Steps 4069 1 0 0 10000 R x x
X031 Service number of steps 4072 1 0 -32767 32767 RW x x
X037 User controls LEDs 4074 1 0 0 1 RW x x 0 = Off | 1 = On
User control LEDs X038 Green LED pattern 4075 1 0 0 65535 RW x x
X039 Red LED pattern 4076 1 0 0 65535 RW x x

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mainswitch
Locked by
Par. name

Par. scale

Par. max.
Par. min.

EEPROM

Remark
Default

Access
Group
Main

PNU
Unit
Service
0 = Power up | 1 = Stop | 2 = Manual | 3 =
Service | 4 = Safe State | 5 = Defrosting | 6
= Valve driver | 7 = Ther. Cutout | 8 = Emer.
cooling | 9 = SH ctrl err. | 10 = SH start Pctrl
U118 Operation status 4005 1 0 0 20 R x x | 11 = SH start fix OD | 12 = SH ctrl normal
| 13 = SH ctrl MTR | 14 = SH ctrl LOP | 15 =
SH ctrl minPC | 16 = SH ctrl MOP | 17 = SH
ctrl maxPc | 18 = SH ctrl SH cl | 19 = SH ctrl
minS4 | 20 = SH ctrl Tc
U022 Actual SH reference K 4006 10 0 0 100 R x x
U021 Actual superheat K 4007 10 0 0 100 R x
U024 Actual OD % 4008 10 0 0 100 R x
U100 Actual step stp 4009 1 0 0 10000 R x
U028 Actual temperature ref. K 4010 10 0 0 100 R x x
U020 S2 suction pipe °C 4011 10 -50 -50 150 R x
U027 S3 media inlet °C 4012 10 -50 -50 150 R x
U016 S4 media outlet °C 4013 10 -50 -50 150 R x
U025 Pe evaporator barg 4014 10 0 -1 200 R x
U026 Te saturated
°C 4015 10 0 0 100 R x
Status Readout evaporation temperature
U104 Pc condenser barg 4016 10 0 -1 200 R x
U105 Tc saturated condenser
°C 4017 10 0 0 100 R x
temperature
U101 Actual battery voltage V 4018 10 0 0 30 R x x
U018 Thermostat cut-in time min 4019 1 0 0 16300 R x
U119 Thermostat average
min 4020 1 15 0 16300 R x x
cut-in time
U120 Thermostat average cut-
min 4021 1 15 0 16300 R x x
out time
U122 Average temperature °C 4091 10 0 0 100 R x x
U121 Average SH K 4090 10 0 0 100 R x x
U058 Liquid line solenoid valve 4026 1 0 0 1 R x 0 = Off | 1 = On
U114 Alarm relay 4027 1 0 0 1 R x 0 = Off | 1 = On
U007 External ref.signal V 4028 10 0 0 12 R x x
U006 External ref. signal mA 4029 10 0 0 24 R x
U107 Act. ext. ref.
K 4030 10 0 0 40 R x x
temperature offset
U108 Act.ext. ref. SH offset K 4031 10 0 0 40 R x x
U109 DI main switch 4032 1 0 0 1 R x 0 = Off | 1 = On
U110 DI defrost start 4033 1 0 0 1 R x 0 = Off | 1 = On
Digital Input Readout
U111 DI preset OD 4034 1 0 0 1 R x 0 = Off | 1 = On
U112 DI heating 4035 1 0 0 1 R x 0 = Off | 1 = On
O018 Manual mode 4036 1 0 0 1 RW x x 0 = Off | 1 = On
B101 Manual mode timeout sec. 3177 1 60 0 3600 RW x
O045 Manual OD % 4037 10 0 0 100 RW x x
B100 Manual step stp 4038 1 0 0 8000 RW x x
Manual operation B104 Manual homeing 4039 1 0 0 1 RW x x 0 = Off | 1 = On
B103 Manual relay DO1 4040 1 0 0 1 RW x x 0 = Off | 1 = On
0 = None | 1 = Factory | 2 = EKD 316 like | 3
B007 Apply defaults 4041 1 0 0 3 RW x
= EKC 316 like
B105 Enter service state 3178 1 0 0 1 RW 0 = Off | 1 = On

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User interface module

MMIGRS2
Functional description MMIGRS2 is a remote interface.
It’s fitted with a graphic display that allows user
to use it as external display or parameter
configuration tool. The connection with every
unit of the EKE range is made through the
CANbus network.
All the information about the user interface is
loaded inside the EKE controller;
that’s why there is no need of programming the
MMIGRS2 interface.
MMIGRS2 is powered externally or from
the controller which it is connected to and
automatically shows its user interface.

Features • Full graphic LCD display, 128x64 dots • Powered by the EKEwhich it is connected to
resolution • Dimensions 88x150 mm
• Easy connection to EKE CANbus network • Panel and wall mounting
through telephone plug and CAN connector • IP64 protection rating on panel version
• No need to be programmed: information
about user interface is loaded from the EKE
controller

Approvals CE compliance:
This product is designed to comply with the following EU standards:
• Low voltage guideline: 2014/35/EU
• Electromagnetic compatibility EMC: 2014/30/EU and with the following norms:
–– EN61000-6-1, EN61000-6-3
(immunity for residential, commercial and light-industrial environments)
–– EN61000-6-2, EN61000-6-4 (immunity and emission standard for industrial environments)
–– EN60730 (Automatic electrical controls for household and similar use)
UL approval:
• UL file E31024

Product part numbers DESCRIPTION CODE NO.

MMIGRS2, REMOTE DISPLAY, PANEL, Single pack 080G0294
MMIGRS2, REMOTE DISPLAY, WALL, Single pack 080G0295

MMIGRS2, REMOTE DISPLAY, PANEL, I-Pack 080G0297

Note: both single pack codes (S) and industrial pack codes (I) include standard kit connector

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User interface module

MMIGRS2
Dimensions

137

80G8079.01
Danfoss
88

68
150 16 19 138
110 ± 0.5

ø2
.8
± 0.1

76 ± 0.5
(x4

69
)

80G8079.01
Danfoss
88

150 31.7

Technical data TECHNICAL DATA MMIGRS2

- from the MCX through the RJ11 telephone connector
- 12/30 V DC (separate power supply is recommended)
Power supply
- 24 V AC +10% / -15% (separate power supply is recommended)
- maximum power consumption: 1.5 W

USER INTERFACE
- graphical LCD blue transmissive
- white LED backlight with adjustable brightness via software
Display - display format 128x64 dots
- active visible area 66.5x33.2 mm
- contrast adjustable via software
- 6 white LED backlight keys individually managed via software
Keyboard
- function key configurable configurable via the application software
Based on the version:
- panel mounting, see the drilling template in figure using the screws supplied
Mounting
in the packaging
- wall mounting on a standard 3 modules box

OTHERS
CANbus •
Buzzer •
RTC clock
- IP64 ~ NEMA3R (panel version)
Degree of protection
- IP40 (wall version)

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Gateway MMIMYK is the advanced “all in one”

device that performs up to three different
functions:
MMIMYK • Programming module
• Gateway
Functional description • Data logger
It has a bright graphic display and a
keyboard that enable to configure the
module to run several functions.
It has also a slot for MMC card (Multi Media Card)
to extend the memory capacity.

Features • Full graphic OLED display, 128x64 dots • Powered by the MCX which it is connected to
resolution or the other way round
• Easy connection to MCX CANbus network • Can execute an application like any MCX
through telephone plug device
• MMC card slot for easy software upload and • Dimensions 105x72 mm
datalogging • Mounting DIN rail or portable
• Modbus RS485 serial interface

CE compliance:
This product is designed to comply with the following EU standards:
• Low voltage guideline: 73/23/EEC
• Electromagnetic compatibility EMC: 89/336/EEC and with the following norms:
– EN61000-6-1, EN61000-6-3
(immunity for residential, commercial and light-industrial environments)
– EN61000-6-2, EN61000-6-4 (immunity and emission standard for industrial environments)
– EN60730 (Automatic electrical controls for household and similar use)

Description Code no.

MMIMYK, PC/MCX INTERFACE AND MCX PROGRAMMING, DATA LOGGING, S 080G0073
Note: single pack codes (S) don’t include standard kit connectors

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Gateway
MMIMYK
Functional description

80G8077.01
12 Vdc 24 Vac R H L GND GND D+ D-

Danfoss
- + CAN RS485

105

72 31

Technical data TECHNICAL DATA MMIMYK

OLED DISPLAY
Display Graphic OLED
Format 128x64 dots
Active visible area 35x17.5 mm

KEYBOARD
Number of keys 4
Keys function Set by the application software

MEMORY
Internal 2 MB
MMC Expansion slot (Multi Media Card) up to 2 GB

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Accessory - Transformers
ACCTRD
Functional description ACCTRD are safety transformers from 230 V AC to
24 V AC protected against short circuit and fully
packed into epossidic resin for DIN rail mounting.

Approval Compliance:
• UNI EN ISO 9001:2000
• IMQ
• VDE
• ENEC
• UL
• RoHS 2002/95/CE

TECHNICAL DATA ACCTRD

POWER SUPPLY
Primary voltage 230 V AC
Secondary voltage 24 V AC

OTHERS
Internal protection device PTC thermistor
Mounting DIN rail

Product part numbers DESCRIPTION CODE NO.

ACCTRD, EMERGENCY TRANSFORMER, 230VAC/24VAC, 12VA, DIN MOUNTING 080G0223
ACCTRD, EMERGENCY TRANSFORMER, 230VAC/24VAC, 22VA, DIN MOUNTING 080G0225
ACCTRD, EMERGENCY TRANSFORMER, 230VAC/24VAC, 35VA, DIN MOUNTING 080G0226

Dimensions
80G8209.01
Danfoss
48.3

48.3
64.8

64.8
70

70
28.3

28.3
23.5

23.5

35 72 35 72 59.5 69.5
76 52.5 76
70

59.5

52

52 87.5

080G0223 080G0225 080G0226

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Accessory - Transformers
AK-PS
Functional description AK-PC are safety transformers from 230 V AC to
24 V DC for DIN rail mounting..

Approval Compliance:
• CE
• UL
• RoHS

Technical data TECHNICAL DATA AK-PS 150

POWER SUPPLY
Primary voltage AC 100 - 240 V
Frequency 50/60 HZ
Secondary voltage 24 V AC
Secondary current 1.5 Amp.

Product part numbers DESCRIPTION CODE NO.

AK-PS 150, Supply volt. AC 100 - 240 V, Freq. 50/60 HZ, 24V DC, 1.5 Amp 080Z0054

Environmental Range Environmental Range:

Operation -25 °C tamb +70 °C / -13 °F < tamb < 158 °F
Derating of output current 2.5 % / K > +55 °C / 131 °F
Storage - 40 °C to +85 °C / -40 °F < tamb < 185 °F
Humidity 0 - 95 % RH, non condensing

Dimensions n. n.
.1 i .4 i
/2 /1
mm mm
54 36
90 mm / 3.5 in.
90 mm / 3.5 in.

Ma
x. 6
1m Ma
m x. 6 AK-PS 075
/2 Danfoss
1m
.4 i 80G363.10
n. m
/2 Danfoss
.4 i 80G364.10
n.

Weight 0.184 Kg

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Accessory - Probe
ACCPBT
Functional description The ACCPBT temperature probes series come to
cover all needs of temperature monitoring, for
low and high temperature applications.
It includes NTC probes with IP67 and IP68.
When more accuracy is required, then PT1000
probes IP68 are available.

Dimensions 080G0202 - ACCPBT, NTC TEMPERATURE PROBE, IP68 6X20, 10 KΩ @ 25°C, 3m CABLE

80G8281.01
Danfoss
080G0205 - ACCPBT, NTC TEMPERATURE PROBE, IP68 6X40, 10 KΩ @ 25°C, 1.5m CABLE

80G8282.01
080G0206 - ACCPBT, NTC TEMPERATURE PROBE, IP68 6X40, 10 KΩ @ 25°C, 3m CABLE

Danfoss
080G0207 - ACCPBT, NTC TEMPERATURE PROBE, IP68 6X40, 10 KΩ @ 25°C, 6m CABLE

080G0209 - ACCPBT, PT1000 TEMPERATURE PROBE, IP68 6X40, 1.5m CABLE

80G8284.01
080G0210 - ACCPBT, PT1000 TEMPERATURE PROBE, IP68 6X40, 6m CABLE

Danfoss
Product part numbers DESCRIPTION CODE NO.
ACCPBT, NTC TEMPERATURE PROBE, IP68 6X20, 3m CABLE 080G0202
ACCPBT, NTC TEMPERATURE PROBE, IP68 6X40, 1.5m CABLE 080G0205
ACCPBT, NTC TEMPERATURE PROBE, IP68 6X40, 3m CABLE 080G0206
ACCPBT, NTC TEMPERATURE PROBE, IP68 6X40, 6m CABLE 080G0207
ACCPBT, PT1000 TEMPERATURE PROBE, IP68 6X40, 1.5m CABLE 080G0209
ACCPBT, PT1000 TEMPERATURE PROBE, IP68 6X40, 6m CABLE 080G0210

MBT 153
Functional description The MBT 153 is an universal cable temperature
sensor that can be used for controlling cooling
water and ventilation systems within general
industry applications. This temperature sensor is
based on a NTC element, which gives a reliable
and accurate measurement.

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Dimensions

Product part numbers

Temperature Sensor Element Cable Code
Type designation Sensor type Cable type
range Tolerance length number
MBT 153 - 0990 - 0350 -50 to 100 °C 1 X NTC 10K ± 0.1 °C at 0 - 70 °C PVC 3.5 m 084Z2284
MBT 153 - 0550 - 2000 -50 to 100 °C 1 X NTC 10K ± 0.1 °C at 0 - 70 °C PVC 20 m 084Z7015

AKS 12 The sensor can be used for temperature logging

on monitoring in conjunction with EKC controllers
Functional description
in the following areas:
Refrigeration
Air conditioning
Heating
The sensor comes adjusted and complies with the
requirements to tolerance in EN 60751, class B.

Tecnical data Temp. Temp.

Nominal resistance 1000 ohm at 0 °C R (Typ.)
°C °F
Measuring accuracy Class B 1117 30 86

Temperature range -40 to 100 °C 1078 20 68

PVC
Cable material 1039 10 50
2 x 0.22 mm2

Sensor tube 18/8 stainless steel 1000 0 32

Time constant 15 seconds 961 -10 14

Enclosure IP 67 922 -20 -4

AMP ital mod 2, 882 -30 -22

AMP Plug housing 280 358
crimp contact 280 708-2

Ordering Type Cable Packing Qty. Code no.

1 084N0036
1.5 m
30 084N0035
AKS 12
3.5 m 30 084N0039

5.5 m 30 084N0038

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Accessory - Cable
ACCCBI
Functional description The ACCCBI connecting cables can provide all
different needs for connection between MCX
controller and MMI user interface.

Product part numbers DESCRIPTION CODE NO.

ACCCBI, TELEPHONE CABLE USER INTERFACE CONNECTOR, 1.5m CABLE 080G0075
ACCCBI, TELEPHONE CABLE USER INTERFACE CONNECTOR, 3m CABLE 080G0076

System components

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