Digital Controller

XR70CX

Operating Manual

5/10 Rev. B 139734

Contents
General Warnings ___________________________________________________________ 3
General Description __________________________________________________________ 3
Regulation _________________________________________________________________ 3
Defrost ____________________________________________________________________ 3
Fans ______________________________________________________________________ 4
Front Panel Commands _______________________________________________________ 4
Parameters_________________________________________________________________ 6
Installation and Mounting _____________________________________________________ 10
Electrical Connections _______________________________________________________ 10
How to Use the Hot Key ______________________________________________________ 11
Alarm Signaling ____________________________________________________________ 11
Technical Data _____________________________________________________________ 12
Connections _______________________________________________________________ 13

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General Warnings
PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS MANUAL
This manual is part of the product and should be kept near the controller for easy and
quick reference.
The controller shall not be used for purposes different from those described hereunder.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Check the supply voltage is correct before connecting the controller.
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 condensation
Warning: disconnect all electrical connections before any kind of maintenance.
The controller must not be opened.

General Description
The XR70CX, format: 32 x 74 x 60 mm, is microprocessor based controller, suitable for
applications on medium or low temperature ventilated refrigerating units. It has three relay outputs
to control compressor, fan, and defrost. It also has three NTC probes, the first one for temperature
control, the second one, to be located onto the evaporator, to control the defrost termination
temperature and to manage the fan, the third one, optional, to connect to the HOT KEY terminals
to signal the condenser temperature alarm or to display a temperature.

Regulation
The regulation is performed according to the
air temperature probe with a positive
differential from the set point: if the air
temperature increases and reaches set point
plus differential the compressor is started and
then turned off when the temperature reaches
the set point value again.

Defrost
The controller goes into defrost mode every 6 hours. It enables the electric defrost heater for 36
minutes or until the evaporator sensor reaches 60ºF—whichever happens first. Immediately after
defrost the controller waits for 1 minute before resuming normal operation. This allows time for
water droplets which may have formed on the coil to drip off into the drip pan.

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Fans
During normal operation, the fan relay is always enabled except for during defrost. Also, there is a
2 minute delay before the fan is enabled after the end of defrost. Furthermore, the evaporator fan
will remain off if the evaporator temperature is above 60ºF.

Front Panel Commands

To display target set point, in programming mode it selects a
parameter or confirm an operation
To start a manual defrost
In programming mode it browses the parameter codes or
increases the displayed value
In programming mode it browses the parameter codes or
AUX
decreases the displayed value
On/Off switch
This function is not used
KEY COMBINATIONS
+ To lock or unlock the keyboard
+ To enter in programming mode
+ To return to room temperature display
LED MODE DESCRIPTION
On Compressor enabled
Flashing Anti short cycle delay enabled
On Defrost in progress
Flashing Dripping in progress
On Fans output enabled
Flashing Fans delay after defrost
On Measurement unit
Flashing Programming mode
On Measurement unit
Flashing Programming mode
On An alarm is occurring
-- This function is not used
-- This function is not used
-- This function is not used
On The alarm relay is energized

HOW TO SEE THE SET POINT

1. Push and immediately release the SET key, the set point will be showed.
2. Push and immediately release the SET key or wait about 5 seconds to return to normal
operation.

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HOW TO CHANGE THE SETPOINT

1. Push the SET key for more than 2 seconds to change the Set point value.
2. The value of the set point will be displayed and the "°C" or "°F" LED starts blinking;
3. To change the set value, push the or arrows within 10 seconds.
4. To input the new set point value, push the SET key again or wait 10 seconds.
HOW TO START A MANUAL DEFROST

Push the defrost key for more than 2 seconds and a manual defrost will start
HOW TO CHANGE A PARAMETER VALUE

To change the parameter’s value:

1.Enter the programming mode by pressing the SET+ keys for 3 seconds ("°C" or "°F" LED
starts blinking).
2.Select the required parameter. Press the SET key to display its value
3.Use or to change its value.
4.Press SET to store the new value and move to the following parameter.
To exit: Press SET+ or wait 15 seconds without pressing a key.
NOTE: the set value is stored even when the procedure is exited by waiting 15 seconds.
LEVEL 2 MENU

HOW TO ENTER THE LEVEL 2 MENU

1.Enter the Programming mode by pressing the SET + keys for 3 seconds ("°C" or "°F" LED
starts blinking).
2.Release the keys, then push again the SET + keys for more than 7 seconds. The L2 label will
be displayed immediately followed from the "Hy" parameter.
NOW YOU ARE IN THE LEVEL 2 MENU.
3.Select the required parameter.
4.Press the SET key to display its value
5.Use or to change its value.
6.Press “SET” to store the new value and move to the following parameter.
To exit: Press SET + or wait 15 seconds without pressing a key.
NOTE1: if no parameter is present in L1, after 3sec the "nP" message is displayed. Keep the keys
pushed till the L2 message is displayed.
NOTE2: the set value is stored even when the procedure is exited by waiting 15 seconds.

HOW TO MOVE A PARAMETER FROM THE SECOND LEVEL TO THE FIRST LEVEL AND
VICE VERSA.
Each parameter present in the LEVEL 2 MENU can be removed or put into "THE FIRST LEVEL"
(user level) by pressing SET + . When a parameter is present in First Level, the decimal point is
on.

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TO LOCK THE KEYBOARD

1. Keep pressed for more than 3 seconds the and keys.

2. The "PoF" message will be displayed and the keyboard will be locked.
TO UNLOCK THE KEYBOARD

Keep pressed together for more than 3 seconds the and keys till the “Pon” message will be
displayed.
Parameters
REGULATION

Hy Differential: (0,1°C to 25°C) Intervention differential for set point. Compressor cut in is
SET POINT + differential (Hy). Compressor cut out is when the temperature reaches
the set point.
LS Minimum SET POINT: (-55°CtoSET/-58°FtoSET): Sets the minimum value for the set
point..
US Maximum SET POINT: (SETto99°F/ SETto99°F). Set the maximum value for set
point.
ot First probe calibration: (-9.9to9.9°F) allows to adjust possible offset of the first
probe.
P2P Evaporator probe presence: n= not present; y= the defrost stops by temperature.
oE Second probe calibration: (-9.9to9.9°F) allows to adjust possible offset of the second
probe.
P3P Third probe presence: n=not present. ; y=present:, the terminal operates as third
probe.
O3 Third probe calibration: (-9.9to9.9°F) allows to adjust possible offset of the third
probe.
P4P Third probe presence: n=not present. ; y=present:, the terminal operates as fourth
probe.
O4 Third probe calibration: (-9.9to9.9°F) allows to adjust possible offset of the fourth
probe.
odS Outputs activation delay at start up: (0to99min) This function is enabled at the initial
start up of the instrument and inhibits any output activation for the period of time set in
the parameter.
AC Anti-short cycle delay: (0to50 min) minimum interval between the compressor stop
and the following restart.
rtr Percentage of the second and first probe for regulation (0÷100; 100 = P1, 0 =
P2): it allows to set the regulation according to the percentage of the first and second
probe, as for the following formula (rtr(P1-P2)/100 + P2).
COn Compressor ON time with faulty probe: (0to99 min) time during which the
compressor is active in case of faulty thermostat probe. With Cy=0 compressor is
always Off (Hidden).
CCt Compressor ON time during continuous cycle: (0.0to24.0hour; res. 10min) Allows to
set the length of the continuous cycle: compressor stays on without interruption for the
CCt time. This can be used, for instance, when the room is filled with new products.

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 CCS Set point for continuous cycle: (-50to150°C) it sets the set point used during the
continuous cycle.
COF Compressor OFF time with faulty probe: (0to99 min) time during which the
compressor is off in case of faulty thermostat probe. With Cn=0 compressor is always
active(Hidden).
DISPLAY

CF Measurement unit: (°C,°F) °C =Celsius; °F =Fahrenheit.

WARNING: When the measurement unit is changed the Set point and the values of
the parameters Hy, LS, US, oE, o1, AU, AL have to be checked and modified if
necessary).
rES Resolution (only for °C):(dE, in) dE= decimal between -9.9 and 9.9°F; in= integer.
Lod Instrument display: (P1; P2, P3, P4, SET, dtr): it selects which probe is displayed by
the instrument: P1 = Thermostat probe; P2 = Evaporator probe; P3 = Third probe(only
for model with this option enabled); P4 = Fourth probe, SET = set point; dtr =
percentage of visualization.
dLy Display delay: (0to15 min) when the temperature increases, the display is updated a
maximum of 1ºF after this time.
dtr Percentage of the second and first probe for visualization when Lod = dtr
(0÷100; 100 = P1, 0 = P2 ): if Lod = dtr it allows to set the visualization according to
the percentage of the first and second probe, as per the following formula (dtr(P1-
P2)/100 + P2).
DEFROST

dFP Probe selection for defrost termination: nP = no probe; P1 =thermostat probe; P2

=evaporator probe; P3 =configurable probe; P4 = Probe on Hot Key plug.
tdF Defrost type: EL = electrical heater; in = hot gas
dtE Defrost termination temperature: (-50to50 °C/-58to122°F) (Enabled only when
EdF=Pb) sets the temperature measured by the evaporator probe, which causes the
end of defrost.
IdF Interval between defrost cycles: (0to120h) Determines the time interval between the
beginning of two defrost cycles.
MdF (Maximum) length for defrost: (0to255min) When P2P = n, (not evaporator probe:
timed defrost) it sets the defrost duration, when P2P = y (defrost end based on
temperature) it sets the maximum length for defrost.
dSd Start defrost delay: ( 0to99min) This is useful when different defrost start times are
necessary to avoid overloading the plant.
dFd Temperature displayed during defrost: (rt = real temperature; it = temperature at
defrost start; SEt = set point; dEF = “dEF” label)
dAd MAX display delay after defrost: (0to255min). Sets the maximum time between the
end of defrost and the restarting of the real room temperature display.
Fdt Drip time: (0to120 min) time interval between reaching defrost termination
temperature and the storing of the control’s normal operation. This time allows the
evaporator to eliminate water drops that might have formed due to defrost.
dPo First defrost after start-up: (y = immediately; n = after the IdF time)

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 dAF Defrost delay after continuous cycle: (0to23.5hours) time interval between the end
of the fast freezing cycle and the following defrost related to it.
FANS

FnC Fans operating mode: C-n= runs with the compressor, OFF during defrost; o-n =
continuous mode, OFF during defrost; C-Y = runs with the compressor, ON during
defrost; o-Y = continuous mode, ON during defrost;
Fnd Fans delay after defrost: (0to255min) Interval between end of defrost and evaporator
fans start.
Fct Temperature differential avoiding short cycles of fans (0to59°C; Fct=0 function
disabled). If the difference of temperature between the evaporator and the room
probes is more than the value of the Fct parameter, the fans are switched on.
FSt Fans stop temperature: (-50to50°C/122°F) setting of temperature, detected by
evaporator probe, above which fans are always OFF.
Fon Fan ON time: (0to15 min) with Fnc = C_n or C_y, (fan activated in parallel with
compressor). It sets the evaporator fan ON cycling time when the compressor is off.
With Fon =0 and FoF ≠ 0 the fan are always off, with Fon=0 and FoF =0 the fan are
always off.
FoF Fan OFF time: (0to15 min) with Fnc = C_n or C_y, (fan activated in parallel with
compressor). It sets the evaporator fan off cycling time when the compressor is off.
With Fon =0 and FoF ≠ 0 the fan is always off, with Fon=0 and FoF =0 the fan is
always off.
FAP Probe selection for fan management: nP = no probe; P1 =thermostat probe; P2 =
evaporator probe; P3 =configurable probe; P4 = Probe on Hot Key plug.
ALARMS

ALC Temperature alarms configuration: (Ab; rE)Ab= absolute temperature: alarm

temperature is given by the ALL or ALU values. rE =temperature alarms are referred to
the set point. Temperature alarm is enabled when the temperature exceeds the
“SET+ALU” or “SET-ALL” values.
ALU MAXIMUM temperature alarm: (SETto110°C; SETto230°F) when this temperature is
reached the alarm is enabled, after the “ALd” delay time.
ALL Minimum temperature alarm: (-50.0 to SET°C; -58to230°F when this temperature is
reached the alarm is enabled, after the “ALd” delay time.
AFH Differential for temperature alarm/ fan recovery: (0,1to25,5°C; 1to45°F)
Intervention differential for recovery of temperature alarm. It’s also used for the restart
of the fan when the FSt temperature is reached
ALd Temperature alarm delay: (0to255 min) time interval between the detection of an
alarm condition and alarm signalling.
dAO Exclusion of temperature alarm at startup: (from 0.0 min to 23.5h) time interval
between the detection of the temperature alarm condition after instrument power on
and alarm signalling.

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CONDENSER TEMPERATURE ALARM

AP2 Probe selection for temperature alarm of condenser: nP = no probe; P1

=thermostat probe. P2 = evaporator probe; P3 =configurable probe; P4 = Probe on
Hot Key plug.
AL2 Low temperature alarm of condenser: (-55to150°C) when this temperature is
reached the LA2 alarm is signalled, possibly after the Ad2 delay.
Au2 High temperature alarm of condenser: (-55to150°C) when this temperature is
reached the HA2 alarm is signalled, possibly after the Ad2 delay.
AH2 Differential for temperature condenser alarm recovery: (0,1to25.5°C; 1to45°F)
Ad2 Condenser temperature alarm delay: (0to255 min) time interval between the
detection of the condenser alarm condition and alarm signalling.
dA2 Condenser temperature alarm exclusion at start up: (from 0.0 min to 23.5h, res.
10min)
bLL Compressor off with low temperature alarm of condenser: n = no: compressor
keeps on working; Y = yes, compressor is switched off till the alarm is reset, in any
case regulation restarts after AC time at minimum.
AC2 Compressor off with high temperature alarm of condenser: n = no: compressor
keeps on working; Y = yes, compressor is switched off till the alarm is present, in any
case regulation restarts after AC time at minimum.
FOURTH RELAY
tbA Alarm relay silencing (with oA3=ALr): n= silencing disabled: alarm relay stays on till
alarm condition lasts, y =silencing enabled: alarm relay is switched OFF by pressing a
key during an alarm
oA3 Fourth relay configuration: ALr: alarm; Lig: light; AuS: Auxiliary relay; onF: always
on with instrument on; db: do not select; dEF: do not select; FAn: do not select ; dF2:
do not select.
AoP Alarm relay polarity: it set if the alarm relay is open or closed when an alarm
happens. CL=terminals 1-2 closed during an alarm; oP = terminals 1-2 open during an
alarm
DIGITAL INPUT(NOT USED)

i1P Digital input polarity: oP: the digital input is activated by opening the contact; CL: the
digital input is activated by closing the contact.
i1F Digital input configuration: EAL = external alarm: “EA” message is displayed; bAL =
serious alarm “CA” message is displayed. PAL = pressure switch alarm, “CA”
message is displayed; dor = door switch function; dEF = activation of a defrost cycle;
AUS =not enabled; Htr = kind of action inversion (cooling – heating); FAn = not set it;
ES = Energy saving. did: (0to255 min) with i1F= EAL or i1F = bAL digital input
alarm delay: delay between the detection of the external alarm condition and its
signalling. with i1F= dor: door open signalling delay with i1F = PAL: time for
pressure switch function: time interval to calculate the number of the pressure
switch activation.
nPS Pressure switch number: (0 to15) Number of activation of the pressure switch,
during the “did” interval, before signalling the alarm event (I2F= PAL).If the nPS

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 activation in the did time is reached, switch off and on the instrument to restart
normal regulation.
odc Compressor and fan status when open door: no = normal; Fan = Fan OFF; CPr
=Compressor OFF; F_C = Compressor and fan OFF.
rrd Outputs restart after doA alarm: no = outputs not affected by the doA alarm; yES =
outputs restart with the doA alarm;
HES Temperature increase during the Energy Saving cycle : (-30,0°Cto30,0°C/-
22to86°F) it sets the increasing value of the set point during the Energy Saving cycle.
OTHER

Adr Serial address (1to244): Identifies the instrument address when connected to a
ModBUS(RTU) compatible monitoring system.
PbC Type of probe: it allows to set the kind of probe used by the instrument: PbC = PBC
probe, ntc = NTC probe.
onF on/off key enabling: nu = disabled; oFF = enabled; ES = not set it.
dP1 Thermostat probe display
dP2 Evaporator probe display
dP3 Third probe display- optional.
dP4 Fourth probe display.
rSE Real set point: it shows the set point used during the energy saving cycle or during
the continuous cycle.
rEL Software release for internal use.
Ptb Parameter table code: read only.
Installation and Mounting

Instrument XR70CX shall be mounted on vertical panel, in a

29x71 mm hole, and fixed using the bracket supplied.
The temperature range allowed for correct operation is
0to140°F. Let air circulate by the cooling holes.

Electrical Connections
The instrument is provided with screw terminal block to connect cables with a cross section up to
2.5 mm2. Before connecting cables make sure the power supply complies with the instrument’s
requirements. Separate the probe cables from the power supply cables, from the outputs and the
power connections. Do not exceed the maximum current allowed on each relay, in case of heavier
loads use a suitable external relay.
PROBES

The probes shall be mounted with the bulb upwards to prevent damages due to casual liquid
infiltration. It is recommended to place the thermostat probe away from air streams to correctly

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measure the average room temperature. Place the defrost termination probe among the
evaporator fins in the coldest place, where most ice is formed, far from heaters or from the
warmest place during defrost, to prevent premature defrost termination.

How to Use the Hot Key

HOW TO PROGRAM THE HOT KEY FROM THE CONTROLLER(UPLOAD)

1. Program one controller with the front keypad.

2. When the controller is powered, insert the "Hot key" and push key; the "UL" message
appears briefly followed a by "En" which stays displayed for 15 seconds.
3. Power down the controller and remove the "Hot Key".

NOTE: The "Er" message is displayed for failed programming. In this case push again key if
you want to restart the upload again or remove the "Hot key" to abort the operation.
HOW TO PROGRAM A CONTROLLER USING THE HOT KEY (DOWNLOAD)

1. Power down the controller.

2. Insert a programmed "Hot Key" into the 5-PIN receptacle and then place power to the
controller.
3. Apply power to the controller. Automatically the parameter list of the "Hot Key" is downloaded
into the controller memory, the "dL" message appears briefly followed by "En" which stays
displayed for 15 seconds.
4. Power down the controller and remove the "Hot Key".

Alarm Signaling
Message Cause Outputs
"P1" Room probe failure Compressor output according to "Cy" and "Cn"
"P2" Evaporator probe failure Defrost end is timed
“P3” Product probe failure Outputs unchanged
“P4” Not used N/A
"HA" Maximum temperature alarm Outputs unchanged
"LA" Minimum temperature alarm Outputs unchanged
“HA2” Not used N/A
“LA2” Not used N/A
"EA" External alarm(not used) Outputs unchanged
"CA" Serious external alarm(not used) All outputs off
"dA" Door open(not used) Compressor and fans restart
ALARM RECOVERY

Probe alarms P1”, “P2”, “P3” and “P4” start some seconds after the fault in the related probe; they
automatically stop some seconds after the probe restarts normal operation. Check connections
before replacing the probe. Temperature alarms “HA”, “LA” “HA2” and “LA2” automatically stop as
soon as the temperature returns to normal values. Alarms “EA” and “CA” (with i1F=bAL) recover

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as soon as the digital input is disabled. Alarm “CA” (with i1F=PAL) recovers only by switching
the instrument off and on.
OTHER MESSAGES
Pon Keyboard Unlocked
PoF Keyboard Locked
noP In programming mode: no parameter is present in Pr1
On the display or in dP2, dP3, dP4: the selected probe is not enabled

Technical Data
Housing: self-extinguishing ABS
Case: front 32x74 mm; depth 60mm
Mounting: panel mounting in a 71x29mm panel cut-out
Protection: IP20
Frontal protection: IP65
Connections:
1 through 8: ¼ inch spade terminal
9 through 12: screw terminal block ≤ 2.5 mm2 wiring
Power supply: according to the model: 110Vac ±10%, 50/60Hz, 230Vac +10%to-15%
Power absorption: 3VA max
Display: 3 digits, red LED, 14.2 mm high
Inputs: Up to 4 NTC
Relay outputs: compressor SPST 16(6)A 250Vac
defrost: SPDT 8(3) A, 250Vac
fan: SPST 5A, 250Vac
aux: SPDT 8(3) A, 250Vac
Data storing: on the non-volatile memory (EEPROM).
Kind of action: 1B
Pollution grade: 2
Software class: A
Rated impulsive voltage: 2500V
Over-voltage Category: II
Operating temperature: 0to60 °C (32to140°F)
Storage temperature: -30to85 °C (-22to185°F)
Relative humidity: 20to85% (non-condensing)
Measuring and regulation range: NTC -40to110°C (-40to230°F)
Resolution: 0.1 °C or 1°C or 1 °F (selectable)
Accuracy (ambient temp. 25°C): ±0.7 °C (1.3°F) ±1 digit

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Connections
XR70CX

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