XR80CX: Milk Tank Controllers
XR80CX: Milk Tank Controllers
XR80CX: Milk Tank Controllers
1. GENERAL WARNING
1.1 PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS MANUAL To display target set point; in programming mode it selects a parameter or confirm
This manual is part of the product and should be kept near the instrument for easy and quick an operation.
reference. (UP) To see the max stored temperature; in programming mode it browses the
The instrument shall not be used for purposes different from those described hereunder. It cannot parameter codes or increases the displayed value.
be used as a safety device.
(DOWN) To see the min stored temperature; in programming mode it browses the
Dixell Srl reserves the right to change the composition of its products, even without notice, parameter codes or decreases the displayed value.
ensuring the same and unchanged functionality.
To switch the instrument on and off (when onF=oFF).
1.2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Check the supply voltage is correct before connecting the instrument. (AGT) To switch on and off the light (when oA3=LiG).
Do not expose to water or moisture: use the controller only within the operating limits avoiding
sudden temperature changes with high atmospheric humidity to prevent formation of
KEY COMBINATIONS:
condensation
Warning: disconnect all electrical connections before any kind of maintenance.
The instrument must not be opened.
+ To lock & unlock the keyboard.
Fit the probe where it is not accessible by the end user.
In case of failure or faulty operation send the instrument back to the distributor or to “Dixell S.r.l.”
+ To enter in programming mode.
(see address) with a detailed description of the fault. + To return to the room temperature display.
Consider the maximum current which can be applied to each relay (see Technical Data).
Ensure that the wires for probes, loads and the power supply are separated and far enough from 5.1 USE OF LEDS
each other, without crossing or intertwining.
In case of applications in industrial environments, the use of mains filters (our mod. FT1) in parallel Each LED function is described in the following table.
with inductive loads could be useful.
LED MODE FUNCTION
2. GENERAL DESCRIPTION
ON Compressor enabled
Models XR80CX, 32x74mm format, is a microprocessor based controllers suitable for application in the
milk preservation / refrigeration sector. It is equipped with one thermostat probe and two relay outputs to Flashing Anti-short cycle delay enabled
control the compressor and agitator. ON Fans enabled
The XR80CX allows a very accurate control of all the main functions required during the "milk-tank
Flashing Fans delay after defrost in progress
preservation" cycles, including the timed cycles of agitator functions. The operator can also manually
start a timed agitation cycle by pushing the UP key on the instrument's front panel. ON An alarm is occurring
Each instrument is fully configurable through special parameters that can be easily programmed through
the keypad. ON Continuous cycle is running
ON Light on
3.1 THE COMPRESSOR
The regulation is performed ON Agitator enabled
according to the temperature Flashing Delay at power-on active (odS different from zero)
measured by the thermostat probe
ON Measurement unit
with a positive differential from the set °C/°F
point: if the temperature increases Flashing Programming phase
and reaches set point plus differential
the compressor is started and then 6. MAXIMUM AND MINIMUM TEMPERATURE FUNCTIONS
turned off when the temperature
reaches the set point value again. 6.1 HOW TO: SEE THE MIN TEMPERATURE
In case of fault in the thermostat
probe the start and stop of the 1. Press and release the DOWN key.
compressor are timed through 2. The “Lo” message will be displayed followed by the minimum temperature recorded.
parameters Con and CoF. 3. By pressing the DOWN key again or by waiting 5 sec the normal display will be restored.
4. AGITATION CYCLE 6.2 HOW TO: SEE THE MAX TEMPERATURE
The functions of the agitator can be selected by means of the AGC parameter.
1. Press and release the UP key.
2. The “Hi” message will be displayed followed by the maximum temperature recorded.
AGC=EL (parallEL) the agitator always operates when the compressor is running and continues to
do so for a length of time - which can be set in parameter AGt (Duration of agitation cycle)- 3. By pressing the UP key again or by waiting 5 sec the normal display will be restored.
even after the compressor stops. If the compressor does not run longer than the time set in 6.3 HOW TO: RESET THE MAX AND MIN TEMPERATURE RECORDED
parameter iAG (interval between agitation cycles), the agitator will start to function anyway
for the length of time set in parameter AGt. 1. Keep the SET key pressed more than 3 sec, while the max or min temperature is displayed. (“rSt”
AGC=in The agitator operates indipendently from the compressor. The agitator is switched ON and message will be displayed)
OFF according to the iAG parameter independently from the state of the compressor. It To confirm the operation the “rSt” message will start blinking and the normal temperature will be
operates for the time set in the AGt parameter. displayed.
1. Push the SET key more than 2 sec to change the Set point value. CF Temperature measurement unit: (°C; °F) °C = Celsius; °F = Fahrenheit.
2. The value of the set point will be displayed and the “°C” or “°F” LED will start blinking. WARNING: When the measurement unit is changed the SET point and the values of
3. To change the Set value push the UP or DOWN arrows within 10 sec. the parameters HY, LS, US, ot, ALU and ALL have to be checked and modified (if
To save the new set point value, push the SET key again or wait for 10 sec. necessary).
rES Resolution (for °C): (in=1°C; dE=0.1°C) allows decimal point display.
7.3 HOW TO CHANGE A PARAMETER VALUE
AGITATION CYCLE
To change a parameter value, operate as follows:
1. Enter the Programming mode by pressing the SET+DOWN buttons for 3s (the °C or °F LED will AGC Agitator configuration: (EL; in) EL = switched ON and OFF with the compressor;
start blinking). in = switched ON according to parameter iAG.
2. Select the required parameter. Press the SET button to display its actual value. tiC Resolution for the Agt parameter: nP = the Agt parameter is in minutes
3. Use UP or DOWN buttons to change its value. Pb = the Agt parameter is in seconds.
4. Press SET button to store the new value and move to the following parameter. iAG Interval between agitation cycles: (1 to 120 min) Determines the time interval
between between two agitation cycles. NOTE: when a continuous agitation cycle is
To exit: Press SET+UP buttons or waiting for 15s without pressing any key. started, the time counting is reset and starts from zero.
AGt Length for agitation cycle: (0 to 255 min/sec) It sets the agitation cycle duration.
NOTE: the set value is stored even when the procedure is exited by waiting for the time-out to expire. APO First agitation cycle after start-up: Y = immediately; n = after the iAG time.
7.4 THE HIDDEN MENU ALARMS
The hidden menu includes all the parameters of the instrument. ALC Temperature alarms configuration: (Ab; rE) Ab = absolute temperature, alarm
temperature is given by the ALL or ALU values. rE = temperature alarms are referred
7.4.1 HOW TO: ENTER THE HIDDEN MENU
to the set point. Temperature alarm is enabled when the temperature exceeds the
1. Enter the Programming mode by pressing the SET+DOWN buttons for 3 sec (the °C or °F LED will [SET+ALU] or [SET-ALL] values.
start blinking). ALU MAXIMUM temperature alarm:
2. Released the buttons and then push again the SET+DOWN buttons for more than 7s. The Pr2 label If ALC=Ab: [ALL to 150.0°C or ALL to 302°F]
will be displayed immediately followed from the HY parameter. If ALC=rE: [0.0 to 50.0°C or 0 to 90°F]
Now it is possible to browse the hidden menu. when this temperature is reached the alarm is enabled, after the ALd delay time.
3. Select the required parameter. ALL Minimum temperature alarm:
4. Press the SET button to display its value.
If ALC=Ab: [-100°C to ALU; -148 to ALU]
5. Use UP or DOWN to change its value.
If ALC=rE: [0.0 to 50.0°C or 0 to 90°F]
6. Press SET to store the new value and move to the following parameter.
when this temperature is reached the alarm is enabled, after the ALd delay time.
To exit: Press SET+DOWN or wait 15 sec without pressing a key. ALd Temperature alarm delay: (0 to 255 min) time interval between the detection of an
alarm condition and alarm signalling.
NOTE1: if no parameter is present in Pr1 menu, after 3 sec the “noP” message will be displayed. Keep dAo Exclusion of temperature alarm at start-up: (0.0 to 24h00min, res. 10min) time
the buttons pushed till the Pr2 message will be displayed. interval between the detection of the temperature alarm condition after instrument power
on and alarm signalling.
NOTE2: the set value is stored even when the procedure is exited by waiting for the time-out to expire DIGITAL INPUTS
7.4.2 HOW TO: MOVE A PARAMETER FROM THE HIDDEN MENU TO THE i1P First digital input polarity: (oP; CL) oP = the digital input is activated by opening the
contact; CL = the digital input is activated by closing the contact.
FIRST LEVEL AND VICEVERSA.
i1F Digital input configuration:
Each parameter present in the hidden menu (Pr2) can be moved into the user level (Pr1) by pressing EAL = external alarm, “EA” message is displayed.
SET+DOWN buttons. If a parameter is part of the user level, when showed in the hidden menu the bAL = serious alarm, “CA” message is displayed.
decimal point will be lit. PAL = pressure switch alarm, “CA” message is displayed.
7.5 HOW TO LOCK THE KEYBOARD dor = door switch function.
AGt = agitator cycle activation.
1. Keep both UP and DOWN buttons pressed for more than 3 sec. AUS = not enabled.
2. The “PoF” message will be displayed and the keyboard will be locked. At this point it will be Htr = kind of action inversion (cooling – heating).
possible only to see the set point or the MAX o Min temperature stored FAn = not set it.
1. If a button is pressed more than 3 sec the “PoF” message will be displayed ES = Energy saving.
did Digital input 1 alarm delay: (0 to 255 min) delay between the detection of the external
7.6 TO UNLOCK THE KEYBOARD alarm condition and its signalling.
Keep pressed together for more than 3 sec the UP and DOWN keys till the “Pon” message will be When i1F=PAL, it is the interval of time to calculate the number of pressure switch
displayed. activation.
nPS Number of pressure switch activation: (0 to 15) Number of activation, during the did
7.7 THE CONTINUOUS CYCLE interval, before signalling an alarm event (i1F=PAL).
If the nPS activation during did time is reached, switch off and on the instrument to
When defrost is not in progress, it can be activated by holding the UP key pressed for about 3 sec. The restart normal regulation.
compressor operates to maintain the CCS set point for the time set through the CCt parameter. The odC Compressor status when open door: (no; FAn; CPr;F_C;) no = normal;
cycle can be terminated before the end of the set time using the same activation key UP for 3 sec. FAn = normal; CPr = compressor OFF, F_C = compressor OFF.
7.8 THE ON/OFF FUNCTION rrd Outputs restart after door open alarm: (n; Y) n = outputs follow the odC parameter.
Y = outputs restart with a door open alarm.
With “onF = oFF”, pushing the ON/OFF key, the instrument is switched off. The “OFF” HES Delta temperature during an Energy Saving cycle: (-30.0 to 30.0°C; -54 to 54°F) it
message is displayed. In this configuration, the regulation is disabled. sets the increasing value of the set point [SET+HES] during the Energy Saving cycle.
To switch the instrument on, push again the ON/OFF key.
OTHER
WARNING: Loads connected to the normally closed contacts of the relays are always supplied
Adr Serial address: (1 to 247) identifies the instrument address when connected to a
and under voltage, even if the instrument is in stand by mode.
ModBUS compatible monitoring system.
8. LIST OF PARAMETERS PbC Type of probe: (PtC; ntC) it allows to set the kind of probe used by the instrument:
PtC = PTC probe, ntC = NTC probe.
REGULATION onF On/Off key enabling: (nU; oFF; ES) nU = disabled; oFF = enabled; ES = not set it.
rES Real Set Point: SET+ES+SETd (read only).
HY Differential: (0.1 to 25.5°C; 1 to 45°F) intervention differential for set point. Compressor rEL Software release for internal use (read only).
Cut IN is Set Point + differential (HY). Compressor Cut OUT is when the temperature Ptb Parameter table code (read only).
reaches the set point.
LS Minimum set point: (-100°C to SET; -148°F to SET) sets the minimum value for the set 9. DIGITAL INPUTS
point.
US Maximum set point: (SET to 150°C; SET to 302°F) set the maximum value for set point. The free voltage digital inputs are programmable by the i1F parameter.
ot Thermostat probe calibration: (-12.0 to 12.0°C; -21 to 21°F) allows to adjust possible
9.1 GENERIC ALARM (i1F = EAL)
offset of the thermostat probe.
odS Outputs activation delay at start up: (0 to 255min) this function is enabled at the initial As soon as the digital input is activated the unit will wait for did time delay before signalling the EAL
start up of the instrument and inhibits any output activation for the period of time set in the alarm message. The outputs statuses don’t change. The alarm stops just after the digital input is de-
parameter. activated.
13.1 HOW TO: PROGRAM A HOT KEY FROM THE INSTRUMENT (UPLOAD) SEt Temperature Set Point LS to US 2.0 ---