EC3-X33

Stand-alone Superheat Controller

D A T A S H E E T
EC3-X33 is a stand-alone universal superheat controller for
air conditioning, refrigeration and industrial applications such
as chillers, industrial process cooling, rooftops, heat pumps,
package unit, close control, cold room, food process and air
driers. The optional ECD-002 Display/keypad Unit is
necessary for setup but not for operation of the controllers.
ECD-002 can be connected or disconnected to EC3-X33 at any
time.

Features EC3-X33
• Superheat control in conjunction with EMERSON stepper
motor driven Electrical Control Valves EX4 … EX8
• Limitation of evaporating pressure (MOP)
• Low superheat alarm
• Feed through of 4…20mA signal from evaporator pressure
sensor to analogue output. This may also be connected to
pressure input of any other controller to avoid need for
multiple pressure sensors EC3-X33 with ECD-002
• Monitoring of sensors and sensor wiring and detection of
sensor and wiring failures
• Intelligent alarm management in order to protect the Features ECD-002
compressor i.e fail safe operation • 2½ digit LED display with automatic decimal point
• Integral rechargeable battery to close Electrical Control • Indicator LEDs for valve opening/closing, external demand
Valve in case of power loss and alarm
• Electrical connection via plug-in type screw terminals • Connection to EC3 Series via ECC-Nxx or standard CAT5
• Aluminum housing for DIN rail mounting patch cord with RJ45 connectors

Typical ordering package:

Description Type PCN
Superheat Controller EC3-X33 807 783
Terminal kit K03-X33 807 645
Temperature sensor ECN-N60 804 497
Electrical Control Valve EX4, EX5, EX6, EX7 or EX8 * *
Pressure sensor
• for R22/R124/R134a/R40A/R407C/R507C PT5-07M 802 350
• for R410A PT5-18M 802 351
• for R744 PT5-30M 802 352
• for intermediate pressure applications PT5-18M 802 351
Plug and cable assembly for pressure sensor PT4-M60 804 805
*For further details refer to: EX4, EX5, EX6, EX7, EX8 Electrical Control Valves datasheet EX48_35008.pdf

Accessories (required for setting at start-up only):

Description Type PCN
Optional display/keypad ECD-002 807 657
Cable connection between EC3-X33 and ECD-002 ECC-N50 or any standard Cat 5 patch cord with RJ45 807 862
connectors

Application
EC3-X33 as superheat controller can be applied for the following:
• Superheat control of conventional evaporators such as shell and tube, plate heat exchanger, air coil etc.
• Superheat control of subcoolers or economizers connected to suction pressure of compressor or intermediate pressure
of screw/scroll compressors having vapour or liquid injection connection
• Superheat control of intermediate gas in two stage compressors
• Superheat control of suction gas in conjunction with hot gas bypass
• Superheat control of flooded evaporators

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Introduction Digital input status
EC3-X33 controls the opening of electrical control valves The digital input is the interface between EC3-X33 and system
according to desired superheat. As electrical control valves EX4 controller. The digital status is dependant to operation of
… EX8 are able to provide positive shut-off function better than system’s compressor/thermostat.
conventional solenoid valves, there will be no flow through the
valve as long as the compressor is not running. In the event of Commander Operating condition Digital input status
cooling request and compressor start-up, EC3-X33 needs to be Compressor Compressor starts Closed / 24V (Start)
informed. This can be achieved by a digital input. EC3-X33 will Compressor stops Open / 0V (Stop)
start to control the refrigerant mass flow stand alone by precise Thermostat Demand (compressor Closed / 24V (Start)
positioning of the ECV under different operating conditions such must be ON)
as compressor start-up, start of further compressor, high head
pressure, low head pressure, high load, low load and partial No demand Open / 0V (Stop)
load operation.
Shut-off function
EC3-X33 is capable for diagnostics and alarm. The alarm can When digital input is open (0V), the EC3-X33 will drive the
be received via relay output as well as optical LED/alarm code electrical control valve to close position. Due to the positive
on ECD-002. shut-off capabilities of the EX4/5/6/7/8 valves a separate liquid
Algorithm line solenoid valve is not required. The shut-off function is
The superheat control algorithm is self-adapting, so that it guaranteed in case of power loss due to built-in internal battery.
automatically adjusts itself to the characteristics of the !If this function is disabled, the user must ensure appropri-
evaporator at regular intervals. This guarantees optimal ate safety precautions are in place to protect the system against
superheat control performance for different types of evaporators damage caused by a power failure. Refer to operating instructions.
and even when the operating conditions of the evaporator
change over time. Analogue output (4-20mA signal) function
EC3-X33 requires the outlet pressure level of the evaporator for
Superheat Control function
superheat and MOP control. The output signal from PT5 is used
By receiving two measured values from EMERSON pressure by EC3-X33 and again provided as a 4...20mA signal
sensor PT5 and temperature sensor ECN-N60, EC3-X33 (galvanized) for the connection to any other third party
calculates the actual superheat and compares with preset controller, which can receive a 4...20mA signal. Please see the
superheat. EC3-X33 operates the Electrical Control Valve in wiring diagram for more details. If the system controller does not
order to keep superheat at desired setpoint under various have the capability of using this signal, the terminal will not be
operating conditions. wired to any other device.
The superheat setpoint is adjustable in the range between 3K
and 30K. If low superheat alarm function is disabled, it is Pump down function
possible to adjust the superheat set point below 3K down to EMERSON Electrical Control Valves can be driven to close
0.5K for special applications such as flooded evaporators. position while the compressor is running for pump down
function. There are two possibilities to achieve this function:
MOP function
1) The valve will be driven to close position by interruption of the
To avoid overload of the compressor motor, the MOP function
digital input. The compressor can be turned off by a pressure
of the EC3-X33 limits the evaporating pressure to a pre-
switch and / or a timer.
determined value, which can be adjusted to match the safe
operating envelope of the compressor. MOP setpoints are 2) By using 4 to 20 mA analogue output connected to system
entered as saturation temperature values to match published controller.
safe operating data of compressor manufacturers and to avoid In both cases, the initiation and termination of pump down is
unnecessary manual conversions from temperature into under the system controller functionality/responsibility.
pressure values. The MOP function may be totally disabled,
Safety / internal battery function
when not needed.
In event of power failure to the entire system, the stepper motor
Low superheat alarm driven valve would not be able to move. Due to the differential
Liquid flooding may lead to serious damage of compressors and pressure between condenser and evaporator, the refrigerant
must be avoided. The built-in low superheat alarm function of could continue to flow through the valve if the valve is open. The
the EC3-X33 detects low superheat conditions and deactivates compressor must be protected after power recovery against wet
the alarm relay. If the alarm relay is wired into the serial safety running. EC3-X32 contains an internal rechargeable battery and
loop, the compressor will be switched off when a low superheat smart battery charge control to automatically close the valve in
alarm occurs. case of power failure.
Whilst the battery is maintenance free, the life expectancy will
depend upon the working ambient; as the temperature
increases the life expectancy reduces. It is recommended to
replace the battery annually to maintain the system in optimum
operating condition.
! If the output relays are not utilized, the user must ensure
appropriate safety precautions are in place to protect the
system against damage caused by a power failure

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Alarm and maintenance functions Optional ECD-002 display/keypad unit
EC3-X33 provides several alarms to facilitate diagnosis as well ECD-002 is required to set parameter during start-up and may
as shut down of compressor/system if the alarm relay is wired be left connected or removed from EC3-X33 afterwards.
into the serial safety loop. Built-in diagnostic routines constantly The display unit can be switched from K/bar/°C to R/psig/°F.
monitor battery health, sensors, the Electrical Control Valve and Indicator LEDs show the status of valve opening, valve closing,
the associated wiring for open and short circuits. When such demand and alarm.
errors are detected, the controller goes into an alarm condition
and closes the valve.
Additional to hardware errors also EC3-X33 will monitor the
minimum operating superheat. If the superheat drops below Blinking: Valve is opening
0.5K for continuous period of one minute, the low superheat
ON: Valve is fully open
alarm will occur. It can be disabled for applications such as
flooded evaporator, which lower operating superheat is required. Parameters setting/saving
In case of alarm, EC3-X33 will close the valve, alarm relay will Blinking: Valve is closing
be deactivated and alarm codes as well as alarm LED will be ON: Valve is fully close Next parameter/value (higher)
available if the optional display/keypad ECD-002 is connected
to EC3-X33.
All alarms are automatically cleared after correction. Battery
alarm and low superheat alarm can be modified for manual reset.
Alarm relay function ON: Demand
Alarm relay contains a SPDT contact. If the relay is wired to OFF: No demand
system controller, it is possible to stop compressor/system. The
alarm relay is activated during normal operation and deactivated ON: Alarm
during alarm conditions as well as supply power interruption.
OFF: No alarm
Start-up configuration function Next parameter/value (lower)
Built-in valve opening (%) at start-up for a certain period of time Manual reset for
helps the compressor’s start-up and prevents erratic low blinking alarm codes Selecting/confirming
pressure cut-out for the following cases: (press 5 sec together)
• Operation of systems with air cooled condensers in low
ambient temperatures
• Compressor start-up after a long standby time in a low
ambient environment
• Start-up of very large single stage compressor capacity
EMERSON Pressure Sensor PT5 function
The pressure sensor measures the saturation pressure at the
outlet of the evaporator. The output signal is 4 to 20 mA
corresponding to a pressure range. Based on refrigerant and
system, different types of pressure sensors are needed.
• PT5-07M for evaporators operating with refrigerants
R22/R124/R134a/R404A/R407C
• PT5-18M for evaporators operating with R410A
• PT5-30M for evaporators operating with R744
• PT5-18M for evap. as economizers, subcoolers, which the
outlet of evaporator connected to intermediate pressure of
screw/scroll compressors or two stage compressors.
Every type of pressure sensor is calibrated in temperature
range for above specified applications. The feature set and
performance of the PT5 Series is a perfect match for the EC3-
X33. Other pressure sensors are not released for use with EC3-
X33 and when applied, may lead to poor performance.
EMERSON temperature sensor ECN-N60
The temperature sensor measures the refrigerant temperature
at the outlet of the evaporator. It is important to use only this
dedicated temperature sensor because the ECN-N60 has the
right performance such as desired time constant and tolerance
compensation within the specific working range. The use of
other temperature sensors is not recommended. The sensor is
hermetically sealed for high reliability and long lifetime and has
metal housings for optimal thermal conductivity.

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Wiring Diagram

A: White wire B: Black wire C: Blue wire D: Brown wire J: Transformer Class II, 24VAC secondary / 25VA
E: Plug cable assembly EXV-Mxx for connection to EX4 .. EX8 K: Third party controller (can use analog output signal of EC3)
G: Remote control panel, system controller Note: The internal resistor of a third party controller must fulfill the
following conditions:
H: Alarm relay, dry contact. Relay coil is not energized at alarm
Supply voltage 12VDC: R ≤ 200Ω
condition or power off
Supply voltage 24VDC: R ≤ 800Ω
! The use of the relay is essential to protect the system in
case of power failure if the communications interface or the
ECD-002 are not utilized
I: Digital input (0V/open = Stop; 24V/closed = Start)

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Ordering, main parts
Description Type Part Code Nr.
Controller EC3-X33 EC3-X33 807 783
Terminal Kit for EC3-X33 K03-X33 807 645
Pressure Sensors -0.8…7bar PT5-07M 802 350
0…18bar PT5-18M 802 351
0…30bar PT5-30M 802 352
Cable Assembly for PT5 1.5m cable length PT4-M15 804 803
3.0m cable length PT4-M30 804 804
6.0m cable length PT4-M60 804 805
NTC Temperature sensors 3m cable length ECN-N30 804 496
6m cable length ECN-N60 804 497
12m cable length ECN-N99 804 499
Display/keypad unit (need for set-up only) ECD-002 807 657
Connection cable EC3 to ECD-002 1,0 m ECC-N10 807 860
3,0 m ECC-N30 807 861
5,0 m ECC-N50 807 862
Ordering, accessories, spare part
Transformer Type Part Code Nr.
230VAC Input, 24V output, Din rail mounting
For one set of controller and valve 25VA ECT-323 804 424
For two sets of controllers and valves 60VA ECT-623 804 421
Replacement battery kit EC3 807 790

Suitable valves for connection to EC3-X33

Valve Capacity range Refrigerant Capacity Valve Capacity range Refrigerant Capacity
kW * regulation kW * regulation
EX4 2 ... 20 EX4 3 ... 23
EX5 5 ... 50 EX5 6 ... 58
EX6 12 ... 120 R22 EX6 14 ... 140 R 410A
EX7 35 ... 330 EX7 40 ... 385
EX8 90 ... 880 EX8** 100 ... 1027
EX4 2 ... 21 EX4 4 ... 41
EX5 5 ... 53 EX5 10 ... 102
EX6 25 ... 244 R 744 10 to
EX6 13 ... 126 R407C
100%
EX7 35 ... 347 EX7 70 ... 671
10-100% EX8** 180 ... 1789
EX8 100 ... 925
EX4 2 ... 15 EX4 1 ... 11
EX5 4 ... 39 EX5 3 ... 28 R124
EX6 10 ... 93 R134a EX6 6 ... 67
EX7 25 ... 255 *) Nominal rating conditions:
EX8 70 ... 680 Refrigerant Evaporating Condensing
temperature temperature
EX4 2 ... 14
R22, R134a, R404A, R407C, R410A +4°C +38°C
EX5 4 ... 35 R23 -60°C -25°C
EX6 9 ... 84 R404A/ R744 -40°C -10°C
EX7 24 ... 230 R507 R124 +20°C +80°C
EX8 62 ... 613 **) PS:35bar

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Technical Data
EC3-X33 ECD-002 Display Unit
Supply voltage 24VAC ±10%, 50/60Hz Supply From EC3 Series Controller via
connecting cable
Digital input 24 V AC ±10%, 50-60HZ LED indicators Valve opening, valve closing, alarm,
24 V DC ±10% demand
Power consumption 25VA max. including connected ECV Display LED Numeric segmental display, 2½-digits,
and display/keyboard red, with automatic decimal point
betw. ±19.9, switchable between °C
and °F
Internal battery Approximately 2 hours if battery is fully Connecting cable ECC-Nxx or standard CAT5 patch
charging time empty cord with RJ45 connectors
Plug-in connector size Removable screw version Temperature
wire size 0.14 … 1.5mm2 storage -20 … +65°C
operating 0 … +60°C
Ground connection 6.3mm spade earth connector Humidity 0 … 80% r.h. non condensing
Applied directive Protection class IP 65 (front protection with gasket)
EMC EN 61326, EN 50081, EN 61000-6-2,
LVD EN 61000-4-2, EN 61000-4-3, EN
RoHS 61000-4-4, EN 61000-4-5, EN 61000-4-
6, EN 61000-4-11
Marking CE Weight ~ 52g
Protection class IP 20 Mounting Panel mount (71 x 29 mm cutout)
Vibration 4g, 10-1000Hz
Temperatures
storage -20 … +65°C
operating 0 … +60°C
1… +25°C for optimum battery life
Humidity 0 … 80% r.h. non condensing
Protection class IP20
Weight ~ 800g
Mounting DIN rail mounted

Input and Output, EC3-X33 Controller

Description Specification
Temperature input ECN-Nxx
10kΩ @ 25 °C, Range: -50 … 50 °C
Pressure sensor input PT5-07M/18M/30M
24VDC, 4 … 20mA
Analog output (evaporating 4 … 20mA
pressure fed-through signal) Requires 12 or 24 VDC
Deviation from input signal ±8% max
Digital input 0/24 VAC/DC
Output relay SPDT contacts, AgCdO , 24VAC/DC
Inductive 2Amp, Resistive 8 Amp
Stepper motor output For EX4 … EX8 Electrical Control Valves
Connection to ECD-002 RJ45

List of Adjustable Parameters

• Superheat set point • Valve start opening and duration
• Low superheat function • Unit conversion
• MOP function and set point • Value to display
• Type of refrigerant and required pressure sensor • Battery error management
• Type of Electrical Control Valve • Password

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Dimensions (mm)
EC3-X33 Controller

ECT-623 Transformer ECT-323 Transformer

73 58

4354 76

ECD-002 Display Unit

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