Only qualified personnel should install or perform technical assistance on this product. This product is designed to be used in the applications described in the product manual. AKO Electromecánica gives no guarantee of its operation in any use not foreseen in the manual, and is not responsible for any damage resulting from improper use, configu- ration, installation or commissioning.
Available Models Thermometers: Ideal for applications where only the temperature needs to be shown. AKO-D14601, AKO-D14602. Ÿ Thermostats: They include a relay which is mainly to control positive services (temperature above 3 ºC). They have defrost by compressor stop but can operate in Cooling or Heating mode.
RES relay active 2 active AUX relay active Temperature :In AKO-D1461x / D1462x, if P0=0 :In AKO-D1461x / D1462x, if P0=1 Display Keyboard Flashing lights indicate that the function in question should be activated by temperature, but is not due to a conflicting timing or protection parameter.
D146H002 Ed.02 2.2.- Display messages Flashing 0: Access code (Password) request You must enter the access code configured on L5 to execute the requested function (p. 9 and 23). See also parameter P2 (p. 27) Probe 1, 2 or 3 faulty (open circuit, crossover or temperature outside the probe limits;...
Using the equipment without following the manufacturer's instructions may affect the device's safety requirements. To ensure that the device operates correctly, only probes supplied by AKO should be used. The unit must be installed in a location protected from vibrations, water and corrosive gases, where the ambient temperature does not exceed that shown in the technical data.
D146H002 Ed.02 3.- Initial Setup 3.1.- Wizard (not available in thermometers) The Darwin range controllers have a setup wizard to configure the main parameters for the type of application chosen (see table). The other parameters will be configured according to the "Def" column in the parameter table (see section 7.1.3). For the meaning of each parameter, see section 7.1.3.
D146H002 Ed.02 3.2.- Basic settings Type of operation (Only thermostats) Specifies how the controller will control temperature (see page 10) P0=0 Direct mode, refrigeration applications P0=1 Reverse mode, heating applications Type of inputs (Only STANDARD controllers) Some units have 3 programmable inputs to function as probes or as digital inputs as needed. This configuration parameter is defined by P4, with the following options: P4=1: 1 probe input + 2 digital inputs (S1 + D1 + D2).
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D146H002 Ed.02 Digital input function (Options available depending on the model) The digital input function is defined by parameters P10 (D1) and P11 (D2), with the following options: P10/P11=0: Off (no function) P10/P11=1: Door contact, controls the activation/deactivation of ECO mode. (p. 11) P10/P11=2: External alarm, controls activation/deactivation of the external alarm (p.
D146H002 Ed.02 4.- Operation 4.1.- Compressor control (not available in thermometers) NORMAL OPERATION (COOL) When the temperature in probe 1 reaches the set point value (SP) plus the probe differential (C1), COOL the COOL relay is activated, starting the compressor and leading to a drop in temperature. SP+C1 ºC Once you the set point value (SP) is reached, the COOL relay is turned off,...
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D146H002 Ed.02 ECO MODE (Only controllers) This mode saves energy during periods in which the refrigeration cabinet is not used much. While this mode is active, the screen will display the ECO icon. It is activated after a certain period (set in parameter C11) of cabinet door inactivity, for which one of the digital inputs must be set as "door contact"...
D146H002 Ed.02 4.2.- Defrost control (not available in thermometers) On units with 1 relay, defrost can only be set by compressor shutdown. On units with 2 or 3 relays, the auxiliary relay must be set as "defrost" (P6=1), except for defrost by compressor shutdown.
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D146H002 Ed.02 Defrost termination The defrost will terminate if: -The temperature programmed in parameter 24 has been reached in probe 2 (requires an additional input for the second probe and activating it via parameter P4). -Time set in parameter d1 has passed (maximum duration of defrost). -The H key is pressed for 5 seconds.
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D146H002 Ed.02 Example of Master - Slave defrost function I max.: I max.: 16 A 16 A Slave Master AKO-D1464x Parameters: AKO-D1462x d7=0 P4=2 P6=5 Parameters: P10=4 10 11 12 13 14 15 13 14 15 AKO-D1463x Parameters: d7=0 P4=2...
D146H002 Ed.02 4.3.- Fan control (Only controllers) Fan control COOL Only if F2=1 F0+F1 SP+C1 (probe 2) (probe 2) Time Fans are controlled with probe 2 (evaporator) and parameters F0 (shutdown temperature) and F1 (Probe differential). Even if probe 2 is not connected (P4=1) or an error is detected in the probe (E2), the fans will always run regardless of parameters F0 and F1, but taking into account parameters F2 to F5.
D146H002 Ed.02 4.5.- Pump down function (only four-relay controllers) This function prevents compressor problems caused by movement of the refrigerant, using a stop/start technique of the unit controlled by liquid solenoid, the low pressure switch and the compressor. For this feature to be active, the auxiliary relay must be set as "Pump down" (P6=4), which automatically configures digital input 1 as "low pressure switch"...
D146H002 Ed.02 4.6.- Alarms (Only controllers and thermostats) (Depending on model) The unit alerts users via a message on the screen, by activating a relay* or both, when the programmed parameter criteria are met. Max/Min Temperature Alarm Shows the AH or AL message when the temperature in probe 1 reaches the value set in the A1 (maximum temperature) and A2 (low temperature) parameters.
Models with communication capabilities (see table on page 6) have an RS485 (MODBUS) data connection port, which allows users to manage them remotely via a PC with the AKONet programme or an AKO-5011 server. A different address must be assigned to each unit on the same network. This address is defined by parameter P5.
D146H002 Ed.02 7.- Parameter setup Through the programming menu users can set different parameters to adjust the operation of the controller to the needs of their installation. 7.1.- Programming Menu To change the set point, press the SET button for 5 seconds, or until the "SP" is displayed on the screen (not available in thermometers).
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D146H002 Ed.02 7.1.2.- Changing the operating parameters Press the SET button for 10 seconds or until "PrG" appears on the screen. After 20 seconds with no key being pressed, the equipment will return to the previous level. If you are on level 3, the changes will not be saved.
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D146H002 Ed.02 Description Values Max. Protection delay time (min.) (value of the option selected in parameter C4) (Page11) Status of COOL relay with probe fault (Page 11): 0=OFF; 1=ON; 2=Average based on last 24 hours prior to probe fault; 3=ON-OFF as prog. C7 and C8 (1) Time relay ON in case of faulty probe (Page 11): (min.) (If C7=0 and C8¹0, the relay will always be OFF deenergised)
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D146H002 Ed.02 Nivel 1.- Fan control Description Values Max. F0 Fan shut-down temperature as per probe 2 (if P4 ¹ 1) (Page 15) (ºC/ºF) 99,9 F1 Probe 2 differential (If P4 ¹ 1) (Page 15) (ºC/ºF) 20,0 F2 Stop fans when stopping compressor 0=No, 1=Yes (Page 15) F3 Fan status during defrost: (Page 15) 0=Off;...
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D146H002 Ed.02 Nivel 1.- General status Description Values Max. P0 Type of operation 0=Direct, Cold;1=Inverted, Heat (Page 8) P1 Delay of all functions on receiving electrical power (Page 9) (min.) Access code (password) functions (Page 9) 0=Inactive; 1=Block access to parameters; 2=Keyboard lock Selection of type of inputs 1=1 probe (S1+DI1+DI2) 2=2 probes (S1+S2+DI1+DI2) 3=3 probes (S1+S2+S3+DI1)
D146H002 Ed.02 8.3- Accesories The AKO-D14918 programming key allows you to quickly and easily copy configured settings from one controller to another with the same functionality Thermostats and controllers with 2 to 4 relays. AKO-D14918 Thermometers and thermostats with 0 to 1 relay.
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