EWPC 901

temperature controller with single output

GENERAL DESCRIPTION “UP” and “DOWN” button. With the “SET”

The EWPC 901 is a temperature controller button, the actual setting of each parame-
specifically designed for refrigeration appli- ter is displayed. To change a parameter
WHAT IT IS cations; it is designed to operate as a cool- setting, push the “SET” plus the “UP” or
ing control, which means that the “DOWN”. The system will automatically re-
The EWPC 901 is a temperature switching differential is positive: the com- turn to its normal operating mode a few
controller specifically designed for pressor cuts off at setpoint and is started seconds after the programming procedure
refrigeration applications. at a temperature of set plus differential. In is completed or interrupted.
addition, the EWPC 901 offers several sys-
tem protection features, all easy to under- DESCRIPTION OF PARAMETERS
HOW IT IS MADE stand and easy to program. HC: Heating / Cooling mode.
With a suitable setting of parameter “HC” Relay switch function.
• Dimensions: front 74x32 mm and a negative differential the controller H = heating;
(2.913x1.260"), depth 67 mm can be used for heating applications. The C = cooling.
(2.637") relay is OFF at setpoint and is energized at d: switching differential (histeresis).
• Mounting: flush panel mount with a temperature of set minus differential. Set with positive value for cooling applica-
mounting bracket A number of parameters are displayed al- tions; a negative value is used for heating
• Protection: the instrument front- phanumerically to set up the instrument for mode.
panel is waterproof IP65; an op- each specific application. LS: Lower Set.
tional snap-on cover can be The EWPC 901 is supplied in the popular Setting of the lower user-access setpoint
supplied to provide additional pro- “32x74” ELIWELL. limit.
tection of the rear terminal block HS: Higher Set.
• Connections: screw terminal FRONT KEYPAD Setting of the upper user-access setpoint
block (2.5 mm2; one wire each ter- SET: push to display the setpoint temper- limit.
minal only, in compliance with ature. The setpoint can be changed within CA: CAlibration.
VDE norms) 5 seconds with the “UP” or “DOWN” but- Temperature read-out offset to allow for
• Display: 12.5 mm LED (0.50") ton. The control will automatically switch possible error due to probe location.
• Push buttons: located on front back to normal operating mode within 5 rP: relay Protection.
panel seconds; the last entered setpoint will stay Select relay status in case of probe defect.
• Output: one (1) SPDT relay 8(3)A in memory. on = compressor ON in case of probe de-
250V AC UP: used to increase the setpoint value, as fect;
• Input: PTC probe well as the parameter when in program- oF = compressor OFF in case of probe de-
• Resolution: 1 °C (°F) ming. When held down for a few seconds, fect.
• Accuracy: better than 0,5% of full the change rate accelerates. PS: Protection System short cycle.
scale DOWN: used to decrease the setpoint val- Select type of compressor protection de-
• Power supply (depending on mod- ue, as well as the parameter when in pro- sired (the actual time delay is set with the
el): 12 Vac/dc or 24 Vac/dc gramming. When held down for a few next parameter; only for cooling applica-
seconds, the change rate accelerates. tions):
Led “ON”: status light of the output. 0 = delay before start - in seconds;
1 = delay before start - in minutes;
PARAMETER PROGRAMMING 2 = delay after stop - in minutes;
Programming is easily accessed by hold- 3 = delay between starts - in minutes.
ing the “SET” button down for more than 4 Pt: Protection time.
seconds. The first parameter is displayed; Time delay setting for compressor short-
other parameters are accessed with the cycle protection (only for cooling applica-
 DEFAULT SETTINGS - STANDARD MODELS ERROR ANNOUNCIATION
The instrument is provided with only one
Parameter Description Range Default Unit
error message “E1”, both in case of short-
HC Heating / Cooling H/C C flag ed sensor and in case of sensor break, or
d differential –15…15 2 °C / °F sensor absence. The “E1” error message
also appears in the event of underrange of
LS Lower Set –55…99 –55 °C / °F
the system temperature (–55).
HS Higher Set –55…99 99 °C / °F In the event of overrange of the system
CA CAlibration –15…15 0 °C / °F temperature (99), the “99” value will blink
rP relay Protection on / oF oF flag first, then the “E1” error message will be
displayed in case the probe will exceed the
PS* Protection System 0…3 0 number
value of 150 (values above 99 will not be
Pt* Protection time 0…31 0 min / sec visualized on the display).
It is recommended to doublecheck the
* only for cooling applications sensor wiring before diagnosing a probe
as defective.
CONNECTIONS
TECHNICAL DATA
Housing: black ABS plastic, autoestin-
guish.
EWPC 901 Dimensions: front 74x32 mm
(2.913x1.260"), depth 67 mm (2.637").
Mounting: flush panel mount with mount-
ing bracket.
Protection: the instrument frontpanel is
1 3 5 6 7 8 9 waterproof IP65; an optional snap-on cov-
er can be supplied to provide additional
protection of the rear terminal block.
thermostat
Connections: screw terminal block
PTC probe (2.5 mm2; one wire each terminal only, in
compressor compliance with VDE norms).
Display: 12.5 mm LED (0.50").
Push buttons: located on front panel.
Data storage: non-volatile EEPROM
POWER SUPPLY
memory.
Operating temperature: –5…65 °C;
(23…149 °F).
Storage temperature: –30…75 °C;
tions); expressed in seconds (0 to 31) if which will not be subject to high humidity (–22…167 °F).
PS = 0 or in minutes (0 to 31) if PS > 0 (see or condensation and allow some ventila- Output: one (1) SPDT relay 8(3)A 250V
parameter “PS”). tion to provide cooling to the instrument. AC.
Input: PTC probe.
INSTALLATION ELECTRICAL WIRING Resolution: 1 °C (°F).
The instrument is designed for flush panel The instrument is equipped with an internal Accuracy: better than 0.5% of full scale.
mounting. Insert the unit through a 29x71 screw terminal block suitable for max Power supply (dep. on model): 12 Vac/dc
mm panel cut-out and affix with the U- 2.5 mm2 wiring (one wire each terminal ±15% or 24 Vac/dc ±15%.
bracket supplied. only, in compliance with VDE norms).
The ambient temperature around the in- Make sure that the power supply corre- DISCLAIMER
strument should be kept between –5 and sponds with the rating shown on the in- This manual and its contents remain the
65 °C (23…149 °F). Select a location strument, i.e. 12 Vac/dc ±15% or sole property of Invensys Climate Controls
24 Vac/dc ±15%. s.p.a., and shall not be reproduced or dis-
The 2-wire PTC type probe does not re- tributed without authorization. Although
quire polarity and can easily be extended great care has been exercised in the
by using common 2-lead wire. preparation of this document, Invensys
It is strongly recommended to run the Climate Controls s.p.a., its employees or
probe cable separate from line voltage its vendors, cannot accept any liability
wiring. Also, it is good practice to install the whatsoever connected with its use.
tip of the probe in upright position, to avoid Invensys Climate Controls s.p.a. reserves
Invensys Climate Controls s.p.a. moist from entering into the stainless steel the right to make any changes or improve-
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sensor housing. ments without prior notice.
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The output relay contacts are voltage-free
32010 Pieve d'Alpago (BL)
ITALY and are suitable for in-line switching of
Telephone +39 0437 986111 compressors up to 0.5 HP at 220 Vac (or
Facsimile +39 0437 986066 0.25 HP to 110 Vac). For larger loads, an
Email [email protected] external contactor must be used.
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7/2000 ing
cod. 9FT40018

EWPC 901 7/2000 ing 2