Danfoss ERC 111 User Manual
Danfoss ERC 111 User Manual

Danfoss ERC 111 User Manual

Bottle cooler controller

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User Guide
Bottle cooler controller
ERC 111
This reference manual is intended to be used primarily by OEMs for the purposes
of programming ERC 111. It may also be useful for technicians. It is not intended as
a user guide for end users.
www.danfoss.com/erc

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  • Page 1 Bottle cooler controller ERC 111 This reference manual is intended to be used primarily by OEMs for the purposes of programming ERC 111. It may also be useful for technicians. It is not intended as a user guide for end users. www.danfoss.com/erc...
  • Page 2 User Guide | ERC 111 Refrigeration Controller Introduction Application Temperature control for refrigeration appliances. Front panel mounting. Advantages The latest generation CPU, plenty of memory and high-end electronic components allow for a uniquely versatile software. Three separate password-protected user levels can be used to control more than 300 different parameters to fit all individual requirements.
  • Page 3: Typical Application

    User Guide | ERC 111 Refrigeration Controller Typical application Glass Door Merchandiser Gastro cooler © Danfoss | DCS (vt) | 2019.07 BC227086437558en-000702 | 3...
  • Page 4: Product Overview

    User Guide | ERC 111 Refrigeration Controller Product overview Display The ERC 111 is an electronic refrigeration controller with an LED display especially developed for bottle coolers and commercial fridges and freezers. It is particularly suited for OEM customers where time, easy and reliable installation and high quality need to go hand in hand with flexibility.
  • Page 5: Quick Programming

    User Guide | ERC 111 Refrigeration Controller Quick programming Software for PC KoolProg Software from Danfoss for programming the ERC-controller via a PC rather than with the front panel buttons. https://www.danfoss.com/en/service-and- support/downloads/dcs/koolprog/ USB gateway USB gateway The USB Gateway is a laboratory tool, offering fast and easy programming of any ERC controller connected directly to the PC.
  • Page 6: Technical Specs

    Connectors Input connector type: Rast2 5 Edge connectors; output connector type: RAST 5 standard Programming Programming with Danfoss KoolProg PC software, Docking station and Programming key Assembly Front mounting; brackets; fully integrated solution (requires OEM specific design of mounting hole) Display LED display, 3 digit, decimal point and multi functionality icons;...
  • Page 7 User Guide | ERC 111 Refrigeration Controller Connections 100 – 240 VAC SMPS ERC111A DO’s Controller AI/DI’s Gateway Optional PC communicaton © Danfoss | DCS (vt) | 2019.07 BC227086437558en-000702 | 7...
  • Page 8: Code Numbers

    User Guide | ERC 111 Refrigeration Controller Code numbers Type Code no. I-Pack Type Code no. I-Pack 080G3230 Clips ERC 111, Red LED, without buzzer ERC 111, Blue LED, without buzzer 080G3231 Black (2 needed per controller) 080G3308 ERC 111, Red LED, with buzzer...
  • Page 9: Operation

    User Guide | ERC 111 Refrigeration Controller Operation KoolProg Software/Gateway The controller can be controlled in three ways: Using "KoolProg Software", the Danfoss Docking Station or manually by means of the buttons on the front panel. "KoolProg Software" is licenced Danfoss software offering easy parameter set up via a USB gateway.
  • Page 10 Min. -100.0°C In standard operation the set point is changed by simply pressing the Max. 200.0°C "temperature up/down" buttons on ERC 111; for laboratory and Default 2.0°C assembly line you may opt for software controlled set point adjustment (speed improvement) "SPr"...
  • Page 11 User Guide | ERC 111 Refrigeration Controller Defrost settings "dFt" Defrost Type "no": defrost function is disabled. Default no "nat": OFF-cycle defrost (natural defrost). "Add" Adaptive defrost "no": defrost controlled by time. Min. no "yES": automatic defrost control activated. Max. yes Default no "dtt"...
  • Page 12 User Guide | ERC 111 Refrigeration Controller "ddt" Defrost Δt Defrost Δt compare with evaporator temperature of first cut out after defrost Min. 0.0 K to trigger defrost start. Max. 30.0 K The defrost start if evaporator temperature has decreased Default 5.0 K...
  • Page 13 Max. 90° which is used for cut-in/out compressor at the proper timing for Default 0° prolonging the lifespan of relay. (Can only be accessed by Danfoss). "Pot" Power ON Temperature This parameter is used to accelerate the first application test on the Min.
  • Page 14 The controller can have its display intensity (brightness) set in one of Min. 2 two ways: Max. 10 A) With a Danfoss ambient light sensor attached, the brightness of the Default 10 display is adjusted automatically according to the ambient light level (see the assignments section).
  • Page 15 User Guide | ERC 111 Refrigeration Controller "dLt" Lock Time After Defrost In order not to show a rising temperature during defrosting, the displayed Min. 0 min temperature is locked at the temperature shown at the start of the defrost Max.
  • Page 16 NOTE: coded sensors will impact on the number of possible configurations. For instance: Danfoss supplies only 2-pole defrost sensors, so input "S3" will most likely be used as a defrost/evaporator temperature sensor input. 16 | BC227086437558en-000702 © Danfoss | DCS (vt) | 2019.07...
  • Page 17 You may not therefore have access to change all the passwords. Passwords are entered by using the up and down arrow buttons. Min. 0 Max. 999 Danfoss advises against using passwords which are easy to remember Default 0 or enter, for example 111, 222, 123 etc. "PS3"...
  • Page 18 User Guide | ERC 111 Refrigeration Controller Service information settings The parameters in the following section are READ ONLY and cannot be changed by the user. They provide information for technicians and OEM users. NOTE: the only parameters that can be configured are: "oEL", "oEn", "oEH".
  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    User Guide | ERC 111 Refrigeration Controller Display messages "unP" Device is unprogrammed (relay output is lockt) "Prg" Device has not finished programming (relay output is lockt) "SC" Device is in pull-down mode (super-chill) "dEF" Device is defrosting Troubleshooting Problem...
  • Page 20: Typical Applications

    User Guide | ERC 111 Refrigeration Controller Typical applications Glass Door Merchandiser, No-frost freezer/sub-zero cooler ERC 111 080G3230 ERC 111, Red LED, without buzzer ERC 111, Blue LED, without buzzer 080G3231 Temperature Sensor for Cabinet Temperature Sensor for Temperature Control...
  • Page 21: Sensor Placement

    User Guide | ERC 111 Refrigeration Controller Sensor placement Control sensor The control sensor must always be connected and is used for controlling the cut-in and cut-out of the compressor according to the set point. The sensor is also used for the displayed temperature.
  • Page 22: Application Matrix

    User Guide | ERC 111 Refrigeration Controller Application Matrix ERC 111 Output Input Application Type Standard beverage cooler ERC 111 Comp Control Defrost or condenser - Out-door beverage cooler ERC 111 Comp Control Defrost or condenser - CFF refrigerator ERC 111...
  • Page 23 User Guide | ERC 111 Refrigeration Controller © Danfoss | DCS (vt) | 2019.07 BC227086437558en-000702 | 23...
  • Page 24 © Danfoss | DCS (vt) | 2019.07 BC227086437558en-000702 | 24...

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