IC 974 (LX)

cod. 9IS23046
GB rel. 4/05
double stage electronic controller with defrost

USER INTERFACE
The user has a display and four buttons LEDs
for controlling status and programming of
out2 out1 eco
the instrument.
Alarm Defrosting out2 out1 Fans Set point/
•ON for active •ON when Relay 2 (OUT2) Relay 1 (OUT1) •ON when fan Reduced set
out 2 out 1 eco alarm; defrosting in ON for relay ON for relay is on; point
•blinking for progress; on (ener- on (energized); •ON to modify
f nc
silenced alarm •blinking when gized);blinking blinking for Set-Point;
that is still pre- dripping is in for protection protection •blinking when
set sent progress delay or delay or reduced set
enabling enabling point is
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blocked blocked

Scrolls through the menu items UP button fnc button ESC function (exit)
Increases the values Parameter programmable
Parameter programmable fnc (par. H33)
(par. H31)

DOWN button Set point 1-Accesses Machine Status Menu

Scrolls through the menu button (SET POINT, ACTIVE ALARMS, PROBE
items READING) and relative labels/values;
Decreases the values
set 1-Accesses Programming Menu
Parameter programmable (PARAMETERS, COPY C ARD) and relative
(par. H32) labels/values;
3-Confirms commands

BUTTONS AND MENUS ACCESSING

AND USING MENUS -SP2: Set point 2 setting folder. The folders are present according to
The resources are arranged in a menu that -Pb1: probe 1 value folder; the presence and configuration of the
can be accessed by pressing and quickly -Pb2: probe 2 value folder; associated resource.
releasing the “set” button (Machine Status
menu) or holding down the “set” button for MACHINE STATUS MENU DIAGRAM
more than 5 seconds (Programming menu).
To access the contents of each folder indi-
cated by the relevant label, just press the
press and release set AL set alarms if alarm(s)
“set” button once. (single press) present
You can now scroll through the contents of show alarms

each folder, modify it or use its functions.

If you do not use the keyboard for over SP1 set SP1 value

15 seconds (time-out) or if you press the change SP1(2)

“fnc” button once, the last value shown on value

the display is confirmed and you return to SP2 set SP2 value if present
the previous screen mask.

MACHINE STATUS MENU

(See Machine Status Menu Diagram)
To access the Machine Status menu, press HOW TO SET THE SET POINT
the “set” button and quickly release it The Access the “Machine Status” menu, press the “set” button and quickly release it. The
“SP1” label appears. “SP1” folder label appears. (To set Set point 2 press the “UP“ and “DOWN“ buttons until
(If alarms are active, with the exception of “SP2” appears). To display the Set point 1 (2) value, press the “set” button again. The Set
faulty probes/probe errors, the “AL” label point value appears on the display. To change the Set point 1 (2) value, press the “UP”
appears). and “DOWN” buttons within 15 seconds. If parameter LOC = y the Set points cannot be
By using the “UP” and “DOWN” buttons changed.
you can scroll through the other folders in
the menu: the folders are indicated below HOW TO DISPLAY THE TEMPERATURE READ BY PROBE(S)
in the order they appear: If you press the “set” button when the corresponding label appears, the value of the
-SP1: Set point 1 setting folder or probe associated with it is displayed.
-AL: alarm folder (if alarms present, with
exception of faulty probes/probe errors); ALARM PRESENT?
If an alarm condition exists when the Machine Status menu is accessed, the “AL” folder
label appears. chge will include the alarm codes. (see section on “Diagnostics”).
HOW TO ACTIVATE MANUAL DEFROSTING
To activate the defrost cycle manually ,

1- press the button for 5 seconds (if H11=1); f nc

2- use special functions in the FnC folder (see).
If there are not the right conditions for defrosting (the temperature of the evaporator set
probe is higher than the end of defrosting temperature, for example) or the delay from
start-up determined by parameter H10<>0, the display will flash three (3) times to indicate
that the operation will not be performed.

HOW TO LOCK THE KEYBOARD Par. Description Range

Keyboard operating can be locked by programming the “Loc” parameter (see folder with H11 Configurability -6...6
“diS” table). If the keyboard is locked you can only access the Programming MENU (see) digital inputs: (6 = H/C Mode)
You can also display but NOT modify the Set point; functions activated using the buttons H14 Activation delay 0...250 (sec)
(e.g. manual defrosting) are NOT allowed. digital input
H31...H33 Button configurability 0...5
*FNC FUNCTION FOLDER ADVANCED FUNCTIONS UP, DOWN and fnc (4 = H/C Mode)
The FnC folder (last folder visible from HEATING-COOLING INPUT
the Programming Menu, level 1) con- If parameter H11=6 (H/C mode) machine AUX (Auxiliary Controller)
tains the following functions. They are operating can be modified, i.e.: The digital input can be configured as aux-
activated using the “set” button iliary (parameter H11=5): if this is the case,
If the unit is switched off, the function Input status Machine operating the controller 1(2) command must be set
labels go back to their default status. Open Controller 1 (cooling) as aux (auxiliary) using parameters
Closed Controller 2 (heating) H21(22).
Function Function label Function label This function can be used to activate the
ACTIVE NOT ACTIVE
Manual defrost * dEF dEF ** With parameter H14 you can set a start-up relay if it was de-energized or energize it if
Reduced set point OSP SP delay and with parameter H11 you can set this was not the case. The status is stored
Controls blocked bon boF the polarity. so that the unit operates correctly in the
Heating control counter reset rEH rEH
rEC
NOTE: The ‘-’ sign indicates that the input event of a black-out unless parameter
Cooling control counter reset rEC
* the dEF LED blinks is activated when the contact is open. H11=5 (aux); if this is the case, the relay
** the dEF LED does not BLINK The ‘+’ sign indicates that the input is acti- reflects the status of the digital input.
vated when the contact is closed. NOTE: The meaning of the Digital Input
Machine operating can be modified from (D.I.) must not change: for example, by
Heating to Cooling mode and vice versa activating the relay from the D.I. and
from Cooling to Heating mode using the deactivating using the keyboard, the
UP, DOWN and fnc (ESC function) buttons
relay does not change status if the D.I.
if parameters H31, H32, H33 (=4)
is repositioned since it has been deacti-
vated by the keyboard

USING COPY CARD NOTE:

The Copy Card is an accessory connect- • UPLOAD: instrument —> Copy Card
ed to the TTL serial port that is used for • DOWNLOAD: Copy Card —> instru-
quick programming of the unit parame- ment.
ters (upload and download parameter
map to one or more units of the same The operations are performed by accessing
type). Operations are described below: the folder identified by the “FPr” label
Fr-Format and selecting the “UL”, “dL” or “Fr”
This command is used to format the commands. The operation is confirmed
copy card. This is necessary if by pressing the “set” button. If the
•it is used for the first time, operation is successful, a “y” is displayed
•it is used with models that are not whereas if it is unsuccessful an “n” will
compatible, be displayed.
•after use with a specific model, another Download “from reset”
model must be connected. Connect the copy card with the instrument
Attention: when the copy card has been OFF. When the instrument is switched
programmed using the “Fr” parameter on the programming parameters will be
all the data entered is cancelled. This downloaded into the copy card; when
operation cannot be undone. the lamp test has been completed, the
UL-Upload following appear on the display for
This operation unloads the programming about 5 seconds:
parameters from the instrument. • label dLY if copy operation is successful
dL-Download • label DLn if operation fails
This operation downloads the program- PLEASE NOTE:
ming parameters to the instrument. • after downloading the instrument will
work with the parameter map settings
that have just been downloaded.

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 PROGRAMMING MENU and the “CP” label of the first folder in *PASSWORD
(See Programming Menu Diagram) the programming menu will appear. Passwords “PA1” and “PA2” allow level 1
1) Displaying level 1 parameters and level 2 parameters to be accessed. In
To access the Programming menu, hold The level 2 parameters can be protected the standard configuration passwords are
the “set” button for more than by a second PASSWORD* (defined by not present. To enable them (value ≠0)
5 seconds. parameter DIS/PA2) and assign them the desired value, access
(NOTE: not to be confused with the PA2 the Programming menu in the “diS” fold-
Level 1 parameters can be protected by a label in the “CnF” folder). er. If passwords are enabled, they will be
PASSWORD* (defined by parameter If the PASSWORD is enabled, the label requested:
DIS/PA1) If the PASSWORD is enabled, “PA2” will appear in CnF/PA2 when you - PA1 when entering the Programming
the label “PA1” will appear when you access the Programming Menu; press menu (see the “Programming Menu“ sec-
access the Programming Menu; press the “set” button and the value “0” will tion);
the “set” button and the value “0” will appear; enter the password using the - PA2 in the “Cnf” folder containing level
appear; enter the password using the “UP”/”DOWN” buttons and press the 1 parameters.
“UP”/”DOWN” buttons and press the “set” button again. This allows you to
“set” button again. This allows you to access the level 2 parameters. The first
access the level 1 parameters. The first folder that appears is “CP”.
folder that appears is “CP”. NOTE: At this level the folders will
Use the “UP” and “DOWN” buttons to only display all the level 2 parame-
scroll through the other folders; the ters.Therefore level 1 parameters will
folders will only display level 1 para- only be visible if you quit the
meters. Programming Menu and repeat proce-
NOTE: at this level level 2 parameters dure 1).
are NOT visible even if NOT password-
protected. NOTE: It is strongly recommended that
2) Displaying level 2 parameters the unit is switched off and on again each
Go to the “CnF” folder in the time parameter configuration is changed
Programming Menu and scroll down the in order to prevent malfunctioning of the
parameters until you reach the PA2 label. configuration and/or ongoing timings
By pressing and releasing the “set” but- (compulsory for selection of probe
ton you will enter the level 2 parameters type and count parameters).

press for 5 sec set PA1≠0 set scroll

parameters
set PA1 value

change
par value

FOLDER PARAMETER FOLDER PARAMETER

level 1 level 2
rE1 set level 1 par
rE1 set level 2 par
PROGRAMMING MENU DIAGRAM

rE2 set level 1 par rE2 set level 2 par

dEF set level 1 par dEF set level 2 par

FAn set level 1 par FAn set level 2 par

AL set level 1 par

AL set level 2 par
set

Add set level 1 par Add set level 2 par

PA2≠0

dIS set level 1 par dIS set level 2 par

set

CnF set level 1 par CnF set level 2 par

PA2

FPr set level 1 par FPr set level 2 par

scroll scroll
FnC set functions
FnC set functions
parameters parameters

enable/disable enable/disable
set function set function

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TECHNICAL DATA CONDITIONS OF USE
Front protection: IP65.
Casing: PC+ABS UL94 V-0 resin plastic body, polycarbonate front, PERMITTED USE
thermoplastic resin buttons. For safety reasons the instrument must be installed and used in
Dimensions: front panel 74x32 mm, depth 59 mm (terminals accordance with the instructions supplied. Users must not be able
excluded). to access parts with dangerous voltage levels under normal oper-
Mounting: on panel, with drilling template 71x29 mm (+0.2/-0.1 ating conditions.
mm). The device must be protected from water and dust depending on
Operating temperature: -5…55 °C. the specific application and only be accessible by using special
Storage temperature: -30…85 °C. tools. (except for the front panel).
Usage ambient humidity: 10…90 % RH (non-condensing). device is ideally suited for use on household appliances and/or
Storage ambient humidity: 10…90% RH (non-condensing). similar refrigeration equipment and has been tested with regard to
Display range: safety in accordance with the European harmonized reference
• NTC probe: –50.0…110.0°C (–58…230°F); standards. It is classified as follows:
• PTC probe: –55.0…140.0°C (–67…284°F) on display 3 1/2 digits + • for its construction, as an automatic electronic control device to
sign. be incorporated;
Analogue inputs: 2 PTC or NTC input (parameter selectable).
• for its automatic operating features, as a 1 B-type operated con-
Digital input: 1 voltage-free parameter-configurable digital input.
trol type device;
Serial: TTL for connection to Copy Card and Televis System.
• as a Class A device in relation to the category and structure of
Digital outputs: 4 outputs on relays:
the software.
•(A) 1 output on SPDT relay 8(3)A 1/2 hp 250Va,
•(B-C) 1 output on SPST relay 8(3)A 1/2 hp 250Va,
UNPERMITTED USE
•(D) 1 output on SPST relay 5(3)A 1/2 hp 250Va configurable
The use of the unit for applications other than those described is
(for relay capacity, see instrument label).
forbidden. It should be noted that the relay contacts supplied with
Buzzer output: only in certain models.
the device are functional and therefore exposed to potential
Measurement range: from -55 a 140 °C.
faults. Any protection devices required to comply with product
Accuracy: better than 0.5% of bottom scale + 1 digit.
Resolution: 0.1°C (0.1°F up to +199.9°F; 1°F above). requirements or dictated by common sense due to obvious safety
Consumption: 1.5 VA max. reasons should be installed externally.
Power supply: 12 Va/c ±10%.
ELECTRICAL
PLEASE NOTE: please refer to label on the instrument for
relay capacity, power supply and terminals layout. WIRING
Attention! Always switch off machine before working on elec-
trical connections.
The instrument has screw terminals for connecting electrical cables
with a diameter of 2,5 mm2 max. (only one conductor per terminal
for power connections): for terminal capacity, see the label on the
instrument.
The relay contacts are voltage free. Do not exceed the maximum
TELEVIS SYSTEM current allowed. For higher loads, use a suitable contactor.
Make sure that the power voltage complies with the device volt-
BusAdapter130/150 age. The sensor has no connection polarity and can be extended
TTL - RS-485 serial interface on DIN rail for connecting the device and an using an ordinary bipolar cable (note that extending the probe
RS-485 network designed for connection to Televis or ModBUS supervision may affect the electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) of the instru-
system.
ment: special care must be used when wiring.
PCInterface1110/1120 Probe cables, power supply cables and the TTL serial cable should
RS-232/RS-485 serial interface for connecting a PC and a series of instru- be kept separate from power cables.
ments in an RS-485 network. The device needs the BlueCard activation
module supplied with the Eliwell software package licence to be plugged in.

Personal Computer
TTL + PCI1110/1120
-
TelevisCompact
BusAdapter -
TelevisStation

RS485

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 DIAGNOSTICS
The alarm condition is always signalled by
a buzzer (if present) and the alarm LED. Table of faulty probes Alarm table
The alarm signals from the
• control probe that measures values out- DISPLAY FAULT DISPLAY ALARM
side the nominal reading range E1 Faulty probe 1 (thermostat control) AH1 High temperature alarm (referring to
• control probe faulty/shorted/open E2 Faulty probe 2 (evaporator) room probe or probe 1)
probe appears directly on the instrument If simultaneous, they will be shown on the display AL1 Low temperature alarm (referring to
alternatively every 2 seconds room probe or probe 1)
display as E1. Ad2 Defrosting timed out
Note: to prevent false alarms, the error EA External alarm
condition must persist for more than 10 Opd Door Open Alarm
seconds. An error condition in probe 1
Press any button to silence the alarm. In this case
(regulation) leads to: the LED will start to blink.
• E1 code appearing on display
• the controller being activated as indicat-
ed by the “On1(On2)” and “OF1(OF2)”
parameters if programmed for the duty
cycle or... (see DUTY CYCLE) diagram

MAXIMUM AND MINIMUM TEMPERA-

TURE ALARM
If an alarm condition occurs and alarm
exclusion times are not in progress (see
alarm exclusion parameters), the fixed Max/Min. Alarm Diagram (minimum
alarm icon is turned on and the relay that and maximum temperature)
is configured as an alarm is activated. This
type of alarm does not affect the regulat-
ing in progress.
Alarms are considered as absolute (0=
absolute value (Abs), default) values or as 1
values related to the Set point (1= the
distance from the Set point itself (rEL)) AFd AFd
and based on the Att parameter. If the
alarms are relative (Att=1, (rEL)), the para- LA1(2) HA1(2)

meter HA1(2) is set to positive values and

LA1(2) to negative values.
This alarm condition can be displayed in 2 Off
the “AL” folder with the labels “AH1(2)-
AL1(2)”. AFd AFd
EXTERNAL ALARM
set
The device can also control an external
alarm, i.e. from a digital input. If the digi- set+ LA1(2) set+HA1(2)

tal input is enabled, the alarm control is

activated by programming and remains The maximum temperature alarm occurs when the probe temperature is:
enabled until the next time the digital (1) higher than or equal to HA1(2) if Att=Ab(solute)
input is deactivated. The alarm is signalled (2) higher than or equal to set point + HA1(2) if Att=rEl(ative)
by turning on the fixed alarm icon, acti-
vating the relay configured as alarm and • if Att=Abs(olute) HA1(2) must be with a sign;
deactivating regulator, defrost and fan • if Att=rEL(ative) HA1(2) must be only positive.
controls (if specified by the “H11=5” para-
meter). This alarm condition can be dis-
played in the “AL” folder using the “EA” The minimum temperature alarm occurs when the probe temperature is:
label. The relay can be silenced; even if (1) lower than or equal to LA1(2) if Att=Ab(solute)
the alarm icon starts blinking, controls (2) lower than or equal to Set point + LA1(2) if Att=rEl(ative)
stay locked until the next time the digital
input is deactivated. • if Att=Abs(olute) LA1(2) must be with a sign;
• if Att=rEL(ative) LA1(2) must be only negative.

The maximum temperature alarm back swing occurs when the probe temperature is:
(1) lower than or equal to HA1(2) - AFd if Att=Ab(solute)
(2) lower than or equal to set point + HA1(2) - AFd if Att=rE(lative)

The minimum temperature alarm back swing occurs when the probe temperature is:
(1) higher than or equal to LA1(2) + AFd if Att=Ab(solute)
(2) higher than or equal to set point + LA1(2) + AFd if Att=rE(lative)

*NOTE: if Att=rEL(ative) LAL must be negative: therefore set point+LAL<set point

because set+(-|LAL|)=set-|LAL|

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Duty Cycle Diagram

On1(2) OF1(2) parameters programmed An error condition in probe 1 OUT

for Duty Cycle (regulation) leads to: On
• E1 code appearing on display
• the controller being activated
On1 (On2) OF1 (OF2) Controller output as indicated by the “On1(On2)” Off
0 0 OFF and “OF1(OF2)” parameters if
0 >0 OFF
>0 0 ON programmed for the duty cycle
>0 >0 dc
On1(2) OF1(2) On1(2)

HC1=H
ON-OFF regulation diagram independent ON-OFF regulation HC2=C

diagram. On
The two outputs regulate as Off Off On

though they are completely H01=in

dF1 dF2
independent
1
SP1-dF1 SP1 SP2 SP2+dF2

HC1=H
HC1 HC2 H01 type of regulation dependent ON-OFF regulation HC2=C

H C 0 independent set points diagram. On

H C 1 dependent set points The set point 2 SP2 regulates Off Off On

- - 2 Neutral Zone (or window) according to SP1 H01=di

dF1 dF2
NOTE: examples with HC1=H and HC2=C
2
Heating-Cooling Mode CANNOT be set in the SP1-dF1 SP1 SP1+SP2 SP1+SP2+dF2
Neutral Zone
ON-OFF regulation diagram OUTPUT 2 OUTPUT 1
Neutral Zone (or window).
NOTE: if dF1 and dF2 are both On
Off On
=0 the outputs are deactivated
when SP1 is reached dF2 dF1

3
SP1-db2 SP1-db2+dF2 SP1 SP1+db1-dF1 SP1+db1

Heating-cooling Input Diagram

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 ***NOTE: At level 1 the folders will only display all the level 1 parameters.
Tab. 1 SET POINTS, Table of parameters and FUNCTIONS At level 2 the folders will only display all the level 2 parameters.

SET DESCRIPTION RANGE DEFAULT* VALUE** LEVEL*** U.M.

SP1 Set point 1 -LS1...HS1 0.0 °C/°F
SP2 Set point 2 -LS2...HS2
The Set points can be viewed from the machine status menu and not the pro-
gramming menu.
The range is determined by parameters LS1/2 andHS1/2.
PAR. DESCRIPTION RANGE DEFAULT* VALUE** LEVEL*** U.M.
CONTROLLER 1 (folder with “rE1” label)
HC1 Regulating mode. If set to H, the controller operates in heating mode. If set to H/C H/C* 1 flag
C, the controller operates in cooling mode.

OS1 Offset Set point 1 -100...100 0 2 °C/°F

db1 Regulation band 1 See ON-OFF regulation diagram 0...30.0 5 1 °C/°F
dF1 Relay 1intervention differential. The load will stop when Set point 1 is reached 0.0...30.0 2 1 °C/°F
(as indicated by the control probe) and will restart at a temperature equal to
Set point 1 plus (or minus depending on HC1) the value of the differential.
See ON-OFF regulation diagram
HS1 Maximum value for set point 1. LS1..HdL 30 1 °C/°F
LS1 Minimum value for set point 1. LdL..HS1 -50 1 °C/°F
CONTROLLER 1PROTECTIONS (folder with “rE1” label)
dn1 Start-up delay The specified time must elapse between the controller relay 0...250 0 1 sec
start-up request and actual start-up.
do1 Delay after shut-down. The specified time must elapse between shut-down of 0...250 0 1 min
controller relay and a subsequent start-up.
di1 Delay between start-ups. The specified time must elapse between two subse- 0...250 0 1 min
quent start-ups of the controller.
dE1 Shut-down delay. The specified time must elapse between the controller relay 0...250 0 1 sec
shut-down request and actual shut-down.
NOTE: for parameters dn1, do1, di1, dE1 0= not active
On1 Controller start-up time if probe is faulty. If set to “1” with Oft at “0” the con- 0...250 0 1 min
troller is always on whereas if Oft >0 it operates in duty cycle mode.
See Duty Cycle diagram
OF1 Controller shut-down time if probe is faulty. If set to “1” with Oft at “0” the 0...250 1 1 min
controller is always off whereas if Oft >0 it operates in duty cycle mode.
See Duty Cycle diagram
CONTROLLER 2 (folder with “rE2” label)
HC2 Regulating mode. H/C H/C* 1 flag
If set to H, the controller operates in heating mode.
If set to C, the controller operates in cooling mode.
OS2 Offset Set point 2 -100...100 0 2 °C/°F
db2 Regulation band 2 See ON-OFF regulation diagram 0...30.0 5 1 °C/°F
dF2 Relay 2 intervention differential. The load will stop when the Set point is 0.0...30.0 2 1 °C/°F
reached (as indicated by the control probe) and will restart at a temperature
equal to Set point 2 plus (or minus depending on HC2) the value of the differ-
ential. See ON-OFF regulation diagram
HS2 Maximum possible set point value. LS2..HdL 30 1 °C/°F
LS2 Minimum possible set point value. LdL..HS2 -50 1 °C/°F
dn2 Delay in start-up of controller 2. See dn1 0...250 00 1 sec
do2 Delay after shut-down. The specified time must elapse between shut-down of 0...250 1 min
controller 2 relay and a subsequent start-up. 0
di2 Delay between start-ups. The specified time must elapse between two subse- 0...250 1 min
quent start-ups of controller 2. 0
dE2 Delay in shut-down of controller 2. The specified time must elapse between the 0...250 1 sec
controller relay shut-down request and actual shut-down.
NOTE: for parameters dn2, do2, di2, dE2 0= not active 0
On2 Controller start-up time if probe is faulty. If set to “1” with Oft at “0” the con- 0...250 1 min
troller is always on whereas if Oft >0 it operates in duty cycle mode.
See Duty Cycle diagram 1
OF2 Controller shut-down time if probe is faulty. If set to “1” with Oft at “0” the 0...250 1 min
controller is always off whereas if Oft >0 it operates in duty cycle mode.
See Duty Cycle diagram
DEFROST CONTROLLER (folder with “dEF” label) 0
see
dty defrost type. Type of defrost. .(see Par.dCt table) 0/1/2 1 num
dCt-dty
0 = electrical defrosting;
1 = cycle reversing defrosting (hot gas);
table
2 = Free mode (regulator-cool mode not involved) 6h
dit defrosting (regulator-cool mode disabled). defrost interval time. Period of time 0…250 hours/min/sec
1
elapsing between the start of two defrosting operations. (see dt1)
0= function disabled (defrost is NEVER performed) 0
dt1 defrost time 1. Unit of measurement for defrost times (“dit” parameter). 0/1/2 2 num
0 = “dit” parameter expressed in hours.
1 = “dit” parameter expressed in minutes.
2 = “dit” parameter expressed in seconds.
1
dt2 defrost time 2. Unit of measurement for duration of defrosting (“dEt” parameter). 0/1/2 2 num
0 = “dEt” parameter expressed in hours.
1 = “dEt” parameter expressed in minutes.
2 = “dEt” parameter expressed in seconds. defrost Counting type. Selection of 1
dCt defrosting time count mode.(see Par.dCt table) 0/1/2 1 num
0 = regulator-cool mode operating hours (DIGIFROST® method); Defrosting
active ONLY with regulator-cool mode on. see
NOTE: regulator-cool mode time of operation is counted irrespective of evapo- dCt-dty
rator probe (counting is active if evaporator probe is absent or faulty). table
1 = equipment operating hours; defrost counting is always active when the
machine is on and starts at each power-on.
2 = regulator-cool mode stop. Every time the regulator-cool mode stops a
defrost cycle is performed according to the dty parameter

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 PAR. DESCRIPTION RANGE DEFAULT* VALUE** LEVEL*** U.M.
dOH defrost Offset Hour. Start of-defrosting delay time from start-up of instrument. 0...59 0 1 min
-to be added to dit-
dEt defrost Endurance time. Defrosting time-out; determines maximum duration of 1…250 30 1 min
defrosting.
dSt defrost Stop temperature. End of defrosting temperature (determined by evap- -50.0...150 8.0 1 °C/°F
orator probe).
dPO defrost (at) Power On. Determines if the instrument must start defrosting at n/y n 1 flag
start-up (if the temperature measured by the evaporator allows this)
y = yes, starts defrost at start-up; n = no, does not start defrost at start-up.
tcd time regulator-cool mode for defrost. Minimum time for regulator-cool mode -31...31 0 2 min
ON or OFF before defrost.
If >0 (positive value) the regulator-cool mode remains ACTIVE for tcd minutes;
If<0 (negative value) the regulator-cool mode remains INACTIVE for tcd min-
utes; If =0 the parameter is ignored.
Cod Regulator-cool mode off (before defrost). Time for regulator-cool mode OFF 0...60 0 2 min
before defrost cycle. If a defrost cycle is set within the programmed time for
this parameter, the regulator-cool mode is not started up.
If =0 function is stopped.
FAN CONTROLLER (folder with “FAn” label)
FPt Fan Parameter type. Characterizes the “FSt” parameter that can be expressed as 0/1 0 2 flag
an absolute temperature value or as a value related to the Set point. 0 =
absolute; 1 = relative.
FSt Fan Stop temperature. Fan stop temperature; a value read by the evaporator -50.0...150.0 2.0 1 °C/°F
probe that is higher than the set value causes the fans to stop. The value is pos-
itive or negative and, depending on the FPt parameter, could represent the tem-
perature in absolute value or relative to Set point.
Fot Fan on-start temperature. Fan start temperature; if the temperature read by the -50.0...150.0 -50.0 1 °C/°F
evaporator is lower than the value set for this parameter, the fans remain deac-
tivated. The value is positive or negative and, depending on the FPt parameter,
could represent the temperature in absolute value or relative to Set point.
FAd FAn differential. Fan activation intervention differential (see par. “FSt” and 1.0…50.0 2.0 2 °C/°F
“Fot”).
Fdt Fan delay time. 0...250 0 1 min
Delay time between start-up of fan after defrosting.
dt drainage time. Dripping time. 0...250 0 1 min
dFd defrost Fan disable. Used to select the exclusion of the evaporator fans during n/y y 1 flag
defrosting. y = yes; n = no.
FCO Fan Regulator-cool mode OFF. Used to select fan stop when regulator-cool n/y/dc y 1 num
mode is switched OFF. y = fans active (with thermostat; in response to the value
read by the defrost probe, see “FSt” parameter);
n = fans off;
dc = duty cycle (using parameters “Fon” and “FoF”).

Fod Fan open door open. Used to select the fan stop when door is open and fan re- n/y n 1 flag
start when door is closed (if they were active).
n=fans stop; y=fans unchanged.
FdC Fan delay Regulator-cool mode off. Fan switch off delay time after regulator- 0..99 0 2 min
cool mode stop. In minutes. 0= function excluded
Fon Fan on (in duty cycle). 0..99 0 1 min
Time fans are ON in duty cycle. Use of fans in duty cycle mode; valid for FCO =
dc and H42=1 (probe 2 present) (evaporator))
FoF Fan OFF (in duty cycle). 0..99 0 1 min
Time fans are OFF in duty cycle. Use of fans in duty cycle mode; valid for FCO =
dc and H42=1 (probe 2 present) (evaporator ))
ALARMS (folder with “AL” label)
Att Alarm type. Parameter “HAL” and “LAL” modes, as absolute temperature values 0/1 0 2 flag
or as differential compared to the Set point. 0 = absolute value; 1 = relative
value.
AFd Alarm Fan differential. Alarm differential. 1.0...50.0 3.0 1 °C/°F
HAL Maximum alarm. Temperature limit (whose absolute or relative value status is LAL...150.0 50.0 1 °C/°F
regulated by “Att”) above which the alarm is activated
LAL Minimum alarm. Temperature limit (whose absolute or relative value status is -50.0...HAL -50.0 1 °C/°F
regulated by “Att”). below which, the alarm is activated
PAO Power-on Alarm Override. Alarm exclusion time after instrument start-up, after 0...10 0 1 hours
a power failure.
dAO defrost Alarm Override. Alarm exclusion time after defrost. 0...999 0 1 min
OAO Output (door) Alarm Override. Alarm signal delay time out door Open. 0…10 0 1 hours
tdO Time-out Door Open. 0...250 0 1 min
Time out after alarm signal following digital input disabling (door open).
tAO temperature Alarm Override. Temperature alarm signal delay time. 0...250 0 1 min
dAt defrost Alarm time. Alarm signal for defrost end due to time-out. n/y n 2 flag
n = does not enable alarm; y = enables alarm.
AOP Alarm Output Polarity. Polarity of alarm output. 0/1 1 2 flag
0 = alarm active and output disabled;
1 = alarm active and output enabled.
EAL External Alarm Lock. External alarm to lock controllers (n=does not lock, n/y n 2 flag
y=locks).
COMMUNICATION (folder with “Add” label)
dEA DEA= device number within the family (valid values: from 0 to 14) 0…14 0 (LX) 1 num
FAA FAA= device family (valid values: from 0 to 14)
The value couple FAA and dEA represents the network address of the device 0…14 0 (LX) 1 num
and it is indicated in the following way: "FF.DD" (where FF=FAA and DD=dEA).
DISPLAY (folder with “diS” label)
LOC Keyboard locked (set point and buttons). However, you can still access the para- n/y n 1 flag
meter programming menu and modify parameters including the status of this
parameter to allow keyboard unlocking. y = yes; n = no.
PA1 Password 1. When enabled (value is not 0) it represents the access key to level 0...250 0 1 num
1 parameters.
PA2**** Password 2. When enabled (value is not 0) it represents the access key to level 0...250 0 2 num
2 parameters.
ndt number display type. Display with decimal point. n/y n 1 flag
y = yes; n = no.

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 PAR. DESCRIPTION RANGE DEFAULT* VALUE** LEVEL*** U.M.
CA1 CAlibration 1. Calibration 1. -12.0...12.0 0 1 °C/°F
Positive or negative temperature value added to the value read by
probe 1, based on “CA” parameter settings.
CA2 CAlibration 2. Calibration 2. -12.0...12.0 0 1 °C/°F
Positive or negative temperature value added to the value read by
probe 2, based on “CA” parameter settings.
CA CAlibration Intervention. 0/1/2 2 2 num
Intervention on view offset, thermostat control offset or both.
0 = only modifies the temperature displayed;
1 = modifies the temperature used by controllers, not the temperature
displayed that remains unchanged;
2 = modifies the temperature displayed - also used by controllers.

LdL Low display Label. Minimum value the instrument is able to display. -55.0...302 -55.0 2 °C/°F
HdL High display Label. Maximum value the instrument is able to display. -55.0..302 140.0 2 °C/°F
ddL defrost display Lock. 0/1/2 1 1 num
Display mode during defrosting.
0 = displays the temperature read by the thermostat control probe;
1 = locks the reading on the temperature value read by thermostat
control probe when defrosting starts until the next time the Set point
value is reached;
2 = displays the label “deF” during defrosting until the next time the
Set point value is reached.
dro (°) display read-out. Select °C or °F to display temperature read by probe. 0/1 0 1 min
0 = °C,
1 = °F. N. B: switching from °C to °F DOES
NOT modify set points, differentials, etc. (for example set
point=10°C becomes 10°F).
ddd Selection of the value type to be displayed. 0/1/2 1 2 num
0 = Set point;
1 = probe 1 (thermostat control);
2 = probe 2 (evaporator).
rHC running Hours Cooling output. 0...1999 0 1 num
Cooling operating hours counter
rHH running Hours Heating output. 0...1999 0 1 num
Heating operating hours counter

CONFIGURATION (folder with “CnF” label)

H00(1)(!) For selection of probe type, PTC or NTC. 0/1 0/1 (1) 1 flag
H01 Output link. 0 = independent; 1 = dependent; 0/1/2 0 2 num
2 = Neutral Zone (or window)

H02 Button activation time if buttons are configured for a second function. 0...15 5 2 sec
For the fnc (ESC function), UP and DOWN buttons configured for a
second function (defrost, aux, etc) the time for rapid enabling is set.
Aux is an exception and has a set time of 1 second

H03 Parameter that defines the relay to be deactivated if defrosting is 0/1/2/3 3 1 num
effected 0=disabled; 1=controller 1; 2=controller 2; 3=controller 1-2
H10 Output delay from power-on. Attention! If = 0 it is not active; if <>0 0...250 0 2 sec
output will not be activated before time expires
H11 Configuration of digital inputs/polarity -6...6 6 2 num
0 = Disabled;
1 = Defrost;
2 = Reduced set point 1 and 2;
3 = AUX;
4 = Door switch;
5 = External alarm;
6 = H/C mode;
H14 Digital input activation delay 0...250 0 2 min
H15 Digital input switches off loads n/y y 2 flag
H21 (!) Digital output configurability (B) 0…7 1 2 num
0 = Disabled;
1 = Controller 1;
2 = Controller 2;
3 = Defrost;
4 = Fans
5 = Alarm
6= AUX
7 = buzzer
H22 (!) Digital output configurability (A) 0...7 3 2 num
Same as H21.
H23 (!) Digital output configurability. (C) 0...7 2 2 num
Same as H21.
H24 (!) Digital output configurability. (D) 0...7 4 2 num
Same as H21.
H31 (!) UP button configurability. 0…5 1 2 num
0 = Disabled;
1 = Defrost;
2 = AUX;
= Att. Reduced set point;
4 = H/C Mode;
5 = Outputs shut down
H32 (!) DOWN button configurability. 0...5 0 2 num
Same as H31.
H33 (!) fnc (ESC function) button configurability. 0...5 0 2 num
Same as H31.
H41 Presence of control probe. n= not present; y= present. n/y y 1 flag
H42 Presence of Evaporator probe. n= not present; y= present. n/y y 1 flag
rEL Device version. Read only parameter. / / 1 /
tAb Reserved. Read only parameter. / / 1 /

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 PAR. DESCRIPTION RANGE DEFAULT VALUE** LEVEL*** U.M.
COPY CARD (folder with “Fpr” label)
UL UpLoad: transfer of programming parameters from instrument to / / 1 / /
Copy Card.
dL downLoad: transfer of programming parameters from Copy Card to / / 1 / /
instrument.
Fr Format. Cancels all data entered in the copy card. / / 1 / /
PLEASE NOTE: if “Fr” parameter (formatting of copy card ) is
used the data entered in the card will be permanently lost.
This operation cannot be undone. After the operation with
the Copy Card the controller must be switched off and then
switched back on

(1) Check the NTC/PTC default probe type installed (see label)
(2) Refers exclusively to high and low temperature alarms
(LX) in LX models

* DEFAULT column: for parameters HC1, HC2 the default depends on the model.
** VALUE column: to be compiled manually with any custom settings (if different from default value).
*** LEVEL column: indicates the visibility level of parameters accessed using a PASSWORD (see relevant paragraph)
**** PA2 is visible (or will be requested, if specified) at level 1 in the CnF folder and can be set (modified) at level 2 in the diS folder

(!) WARNING!
• If one or more parameters marked with (!) are modified, the controller must be switched off after the modification and then switched back on
•PLEASE NOTE: We strongly recommend that you switch the instrument off and on again each time parameter configuration is changed in order to prevent malfunction-
ing of the configuration and/or ongoing timings.
FUNCTIONS (folder with “FnC” label)The FnC folder (last folder visible from the Programming Menu) contains several functions that are
activated using the “set” button
SEE FUNCTIONS paragraph

label PA2
In the CnF folder you can access all level 2 parameters from label PA2 by pressing the “set” button
SEE paragraph 2) Displaying level 2 parameters

(°) The mathematical conversion for temperature is °F=(9/5)* °C+32. For

example: 32°F=0°C; 50°F=10°C.
dro parameter: when changing from °C to °F or vice versa the mathematical
conversion is NOT performed and the set point values, differentials, etc. are
NOT modified. All the temperature values set will therefore need reviewing.
e.g. with a set point set to 10°C, when changing the value to °F the set point
will become 10°F and not 50°F (according to the conversion table)

Par. table ‘dCt’

regulator-cool mode relay

dCt defrost relay dty (in defrost mode)

0= regulator-cool mode ON when dit is reached 0 = electrical defrosting; OFF

operating hours OFF when Pb2=dSt or for time (dEt) 1 = cycle reversing defrosting ON
(DIGIFROST® method); 2 = Free mode defrosting ON if requested by set point
1= equipment operating ON when dit is reached 0 = electrical defrosting; OFF
hours OFF when Pb2=dSt or for time (dEt) 1 = cycle reversing defrosting ON
2 = Free mode defrosting ON if requested by set point
2 = regulator-cool mode ON when regulator-cool mode OFF 0 = electrical defrosting; OFF
stop. OFF when Pb2=dSt or for time (dEt) 1 = cycle reversing defrosting NOT RECOMMENDED!!!
2 = Free mode defrosting ON if requested by set point

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 WIRING DIAGRAMS
TERMINALS
1-2 Probe input 1 (thermostat control)

12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
1-3 Probe input 2 (evaporator)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
(A)
5-7 Digital input 1
10 - 11 Power supply
Pb1
A TTL input for Pb2
• Copy Card and

(B) (C)
• (LX models) for connection to TelevisSystem
RELAY OUTPUTS
terminal relay load par.
associated
12 - 13 N.O. relay output (A) DEFROST H22

(D)
12 - 14 N.C. relay output (A) DEFROST H22
15 - 16 N.O. relay output (B) controller 1 HEATING H21
15 - 17 N.O. relay output (C) controller 2 COOLING H23

IC974LX - 12 V

10 11
18 - 19 N.O. relay output (D) FAN H24
NOTE: Supply
• Default load settings 1.5VA max
• all outputs are parameter-configurable
• for relay capacity, see label on

A
instrument.

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MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY AND CUT-OUT

The unit has been designed to be panel-mounted: Drill a

29x71 mm hole, insert the keyboard and fix it in place with
the special brackets provided. Do not assemble the keyboard
in excessively dirty and/or dirty locations because it is

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designed to be used in locations with normal degrees of pollu-
tion.
Always make sure that the area near the cooling slits of the
device is adequately ventilated.

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29mm

71mm

NOTE: The technical characteristics in this document concern-

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the instrument in the strictest sense and not to any accessories
provided such as probes, for example. This means that an
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