Dixell: XR160C - XR160D - XR170C - XR170D - XR162C - XR172C
Dixell: XR160C - XR160D - XR170C - XR170D - XR162C - XR172C
CONTENTS
1. GENERAL WARNING__________________________________________________ 2
1.1 Please read before using this manual _____________________________________ 2
1.2 Safety Precautions____________________________________________________ 2
2. GENERAL DESCRIPTION ______________________________________________ 2
3. CONTROLLING LOADS________________________________________________ 2
3.1 The compressor______________________________________________________ 2
3.2 Fast freezing ________________________________________________________ 3
3.3 Defrost _____________________________________________________________ 3
3.4 “Air dryer” applications_________________________________________________ 3
3.5 Control of evaporator fans ______________________________________________ 3
3.6 Fan relay used as 2° compressor ________________________________________ 3
4. FRONT PANEL COMMANDS____________________________________________ 3
4.1 Use of LEDS ________________________________________________________ 4
5. FUNCTION AND PARAMETERS’ PROGRAMMING MENU ____________________ 4
5.1 Function Menu _______________________________________________________ 4
5.2 List of functions ______________________________________________________ 4
5.3 Exit Timeout_________________________________________________________ 5
5.4 Accessing “Pr2” and SECURITY CODE input _______________________________ 5
5.5 Changing a parameter’s value___________________________________________ 5
6. LIST OF PARAMETERS________________________________________________ 5
7. INSTALLATION AND MOUNTING ________________________________________ 7
8. ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS __________________________________________ 7
8.1 Probes connection ____________________________________________________ 7
9. ALARM SIGNALS_____________________________________________________ 7
9.1 Silencing buzzer / alarm relay output______________________________________ 7
9.2 Alarm “EE” __________________________________________________________ 7
9.3 Alarm reset through keyboard ___________________________________________ 8
9.4 Alarm recovery_______________________________________________________ 8
10. TECHNICAL DATA ___________________________________________________ 8
11. CONNECTIONS _____________________________________________________ 9
12. DEFAULT SETTING VALUES - STANDARD MODELS _____________________ 10
1. GENERAL WARNING
2. GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Models XR160C and XR170C, 32x74 mm format, are microprocessor based controllers suitable for
applications on medium or low temperature refrigerating units. They are provided with three relay outputs to
control compressor, defrost - which can be either electrical or hot gas - and the evaporator fans. They are also
provided with two PTC probe inputs, one for temperature control, the other to be located onto the evaporator
to control the defrost termination temperature.
Model XR170C also features an additional relay for the alarm output and an internal buzzer for acoustic signal.
Models XR160D and XR170D, DIN RAIL format, provide the same features as the correspondent XR160C
and XR170C models. Alarm conditions in model XR160D are also signalled by a 12V/40mA output.
Models XR162C and XR172C, matched with slave devices XR30SL and XR40SL respectively, provide the
same features as XR160C and XR170C.
Each instrument is fully configurable through special parameters that can be easily programmed through the
keypad.
3. CONTROLLING LOADS
3.3 Defrost
Two defrost modes are available through the “tdF” parameter: defrost through electrical heater (tdF = 0) and
hot gas defrost (tdF = 1). Other parameters are used to control the interval between defrost cycles and its
maximum length.The defrost end is controlled by the evaporator’s probe.
At the end of defrost the drip time starts - it is controlled through the “Fdt” parameter.
FnC=2 fans will switch ON and OFF with the compressor and run during defrost;
FnC=3 fans will run continuously also during defrost
An additional parameter “FSt” provides the setting of temperature, detected by the evaporator probe, above
which the fans are always OFF. This can be used to make sure circulation of air only if his temperature is
lower than set in “FSt”.
(UP): in programming mode or in “Function Menu” it browses the parameter codes or increases the
value of the displayed variable. Hold pressed for a faster change.
TO START A FAST FREEZING CYCLE: in normal operation, by holding it pressed for 3s the fast
freezing cycle is started. Such cycle can be interrupted by holding the “UP” key pressed for 3s.
(DOWN): in programming mode or in “Function Menu” it browses the parameter codes or decreases
the value of the displayed variable. Hold pressed for a faster change.
TO START A MANUAL DEFROST: by holding it pressed for 3s the defrost cycle is started
KEY COMBINATIONS:
+ TO UNLOCK THE KEYBOARD: when held pressed for 3s the keyboard is unlocked (see
“LOC” function).
SET + TO ENTER ON FUNCTION MENU: when held pressed for 3s the Function Menu is entered.
SET + TO RETURN TO THE ROOM TEMPERATURE DISPLAY: programming end, return to the
room temperature display.
A series of light points on the front panels is used to monitor the loads
controlled by the instrument. Each LED function is described in the
following table.
Access procedure:
• The menu is entered by holding the SET and DOWN keys pressed for three seconds. The label of the first
function is displayed.
• The UP and DOWN keys are used to cycle backwards or forward in the menu.
• By pressing the SET key the currently displayed function is enabled.
4. “Pr2”: includes all the instrument’s parameters (at installer level). It can be accessed through a security
code. Hence it is possible to modify all parameters and add or remove parameters from “Pr1” (user level)
by pressing “SET” + “DOWN”. When a parameter is enabled at user level, LED (Alarm LED) is on.
5. “LOC”: keyboard lock. When enabled the “POF” flashing message is displayed for a few seconds then the
keys are locked . Only the set point display is enabled.
6. “Out”: exits from menu.
From functions “dFt” and “Pt2” the instrument will go back to “Functions Menu” by time out. From the all other
functions the instrument will display again the room temperature by time out.
If no key is pressed within 15 seconds the instrument reverts to room temperature display mode.
SECURITY CODE is 321
NOTE: each parameter in “Pr2” can be removed or put into “Pr1” (user level) by pressing “SET” + “DOWN”.
When a parameter is present in “Pr1” LED is on.
6. LIST OF PARAMETERS
Hy Differential: (0,2°C ÷ 12,0°C / 2°F ÷120°F) Intervention differential for set point, always positive.
Compressor Cut IN is Set Point Plus Differential (Hy). Compressor Cut OUT is when the temperature
reaches the set point.
LS Minimum set point: (-57°C÷SET/-57°F÷SET): Sets the minimum acceptable value for the set point.
US Maximum set point: (SET÷99°C/SET÷196°F). Set the maximum acceptable value for set point.
AC Anti-short cycle delay: (0÷30 min) minimum interval between the compressor stop and the following
restart.
ALC Temperature alarms configuration: (0 = temperature alarm are related to SET, alarm relay and buzzer
works in parallel; 1 = temperature alarms are referred to absolute values; alarm relay and buzzer work in
parallel; 2= referred to set, alarm relay is active when the alarm is active; 3= absolute temperature, alarm
relay is active when the alarm is active) determines if temperature alarms are referred to set point or if
alarms are referred to absolute temperatures.
ALU MAXIMUM temperature alarm: (with ALC = 0 or 2, from 0 to 50°C/90°F; with ALC = 1 o 3, from
ALL÷99°C/196°F) when this temperature is reached the alarm is enabled, after the ALd delay time.
ALL Minimum temperature alarm: (with ALC = 0 or 2, from 0 to 50°C/90°F; with ALC = 1 or 3, from -
57°C/°F to ALU) when this temperature is reached the alarm is enabled, after the ALd delay time.
ALd Temperature alarm delay: (0÷120 min) time interval between the detection of an alarm condition and
alarm signalling.
dAO Delay of temperature alarm at startup: (from 0 min to 720 min; res. 10min) time interval between the
detection of the temperature alarm condition after instrument power on and alarm signalling.
OdS Outputs activation delay at start up: (0÷120min) This function is enabled at the initial start up of the
instrument and inhibits any output activation for the period of time set in the parameter.
CCt Compressor ON time during fast freezing: (0÷990min; res. 10 min) allows to set the length of the
continuous cycle. Can be used, for instance, when the room is filled with new products.
dAF Defrost delay after fast freezing: (with tdF=0 or 1: 0÷120min; with tdF=2 or 3: 0÷120sec) time interval
between the end of the fast freezing and the following defrost related to it.
IdF Interval between defrost cycles: (with tdF=0 or 1: 0÷120h; with tdF=2 or 3: 0÷120min) Determines the
time interval between the beginning of two defrost cycles.
dSd Start defrost delay:(with tdF=0 or 1: 0÷59min; with tdF=2 or 3: 0÷59sec) This is useful when different
defrost start times are necessary to avoid overloading the plant.
MdF (Maximum) length for defrost:(with tdF=0 or 1: 0÷120min; with tdF=2 or 3: 0÷120sec) When EdF = 0,
(not evaporator probe: timed defrost) it sets the defrost duration, when EdF = 1 (defrost end based on
temperature) it sets the maximum length for defrost.
dtE Defrost termination temperature: (-57 ÷ 99°C/-57÷196°F) (Enabled only when EdF=1) sets the
temperature measured by the evaporator probe, which causes the end of defrost.
dFd Temperature displayed during defrost: (0 = real temperature; 1 = temperature at defrost start; 2 = set
point; 3 = “dEF” label)
dAd MAX display delay after defrost: (0÷120 min). Sets the maximum time between the end of defrost and
the restarting of the real room temperature display.
tdF Defrost type: (0 = electrical heater, long time; 1 = hot gas, long time; 2=OFF compressor, short
time; 3= ON compressor, short time)
EdF Evaporator probe presence: (0 = Not present: timed defrost end; 1=present: defrost end based on
temperature)
Fdt Drain time: (with tdF=0 or 1: 0÷120min; with tdF=2 or 3: 0÷120sec) time interval between reaching
defrost termination temperature and the restoring of the control’s normal operation. This time allows the
evaporator to eliminate water drops that might have formed due to defrost.
dPO First defrost after startup: (0 = Immediately; 1 = after the IdF time)
FnC Fan operating mode: (0 = runs with the compressor, OFF during defrost; 1 = continuous mode, OFF
during defrost; 2 = runs with the compressor, ON during defrost; 3 = continuous mode, ON during
defrost; 4 = fan relay is used as 2° compressor output)
FSt Fan stop temperature: (-57÷99°C/196°F) setting of temperature, detected by evaporator probe, above
which the fan is always OFF.
Fnd Fan delay after defrost: (with tdF=0 or 1: 0÷120min; with tdF=2 or 3: 0÷120sec) The time interval
between end of defrost and evaporator fans start.
Ot Thermostat probe calibration: (-12.0÷12.0°C; -120÷120°F) allows to adjust possible offset of the
thermostat probe.
OE Evaporator probe calibration: (-12.0÷12.0°C; -120÷120°F) allows to adjust possible offsets of the
evaporator probe.
CF Temperature measurement unit: 0 = Celsius; 1 = Fahrenheit.
WARNING: When the measurement unit is changed the SET point and the values of the parameters Hy,
LS, US, ALU, ALL, dtE, FSt, Ot and OE have to be modified
COn Compressor ON time with faulty probe (0÷120 min) time during which the compressor is active in case
of faulty thermostat probe. With COn=0 compressor is always OFF.
COF Compressor OFF time with faulty probe (0÷120 min) time during which the compressor is off in case
of faulty thermostat probe. With COF=0 compressor is always active.
8. ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
The instruments are provided with screw terminal block to connect cables with a cross section up to 2,5 mm2.
Before connecting cables make sure the power supply complies with the instrument’s requirements. Separate
the probe cables from the power supply cables, from the outputs and the power connections. Do not exceed
the maximum current allowed on each relay, in case of heavier loads use a suitable external relay.
Instruments XR162C and XR172C are connected to slave modules XR30SL and XR40SL, respectively,
through a multipolar connector (included). They accommodate the instrument relays and the transformer
powering the whole system.
9. ALARM SIGNALS
Message - Mode Cause Outputs
“EE” Flashing Data or memory failure Alarm output ON; Other outputs unchanged
“P1” Flashing Thermostat probe failure Alarm output ON; Compressor output
according to parameters “COn” and “COF”
“P2” Alternating Evaporator probe failure Alarm output ON; Other outputs unchanged;
with room temperature End defrost is timed
“HA” Alternating Maximum temperature Alarm output ON; Other outputs unchanged.
with room temperature alarm
“LA” Alternating Minimum temperature alarm Alarm output ON; Other outputs unchanged.
with room temperature
“dEA” Alternating Defrost timeout alarm Alarm output ON; Other outputs unchanged.
with room temperature
“FF” Alternating Fast freezing interrupted by Alarm output ON; Other outputs unchanged.
with room temperature power failure
alarm
XR170C, XR172C: SPDT relay 8(3) A, 250Vac
XR170D: SPST relay 5(2)A, 250Vac
Other output
XR160D, XR162C: alarm output 12V/40mA
XR160C, XR170C, XR160D, XR170D, XR172C: buzzer for an acoustic signal of alarms
Data storing: on the non-volatile memory (EEPROM).
Operating temperature: 0÷60 °C.
Relative humidity: 20÷85% (no condensing)
Storage temperature: -30÷85 °C.
Measuring and regulation range: -55÷99 °C / -57÷196 °F
Resolution: 0,1 °C or 1 °F (selectable).
Accuracy of the controller at 25°C: range -40÷50°C (-40÷122°F): ±0,3 °C ±1 digit
11. CONNECTIONS