EC2-5x2 Series

Condensing Unit Controllers

D A T A S H E E T
The EC2-Series form a new generation of electronic
controllers for refrigeration and air conditioning. The
controllers combine in the small industry standard housing
maximum functionality such as step less compressor
modulation and variable fan speed control with TCP/IP
Ethernet communications and WebServer functionality. Any
®
standard WebBrowser (e.g. Internet Explorer or Mozilla
Firefox) can be used for monitoring or parameter setting.

Features
EC2-552
• Suction pressure control for up to 2 compressors;
1 Copeland Digital Scroll compressor and 1 single stage EC2-5x2 Series
compressor
• Variable fan speed condensing pressure control with
EMERSON FSP Series Fan Speed Power Modules
EC2-512
• Suction pressure control for up to 2 single stage
compressors
• Condensing pressure control with fan cycling of up to 2
fixed speed condenser fans
• Separate inputs for compressor serial control loops,
common input for fan motor control loop

Common Features
• Multiple control options: Dead band control, base load
control
• Compressor and fan motor rotation with run-time
equalisation
• Fast recovery of suction and condensing pressure
• Sensor failure management with emergency operating
procedures
• Relay outputs with 230 VAC SPDT contacts for
compressor crankcase heater control
• Support of TCP/IP Ethernet networking technology with Typical ordering package
WebServer functionality allows monitoring and • EC2-552 Condensing Unit Controller with K02-540
configuration of controllers through a standard Terminal Kit
®
WebBrowser (e.g. Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox)
• FSP-150 Fan Speed Power Module with FSP-L15 Cable
• Alarm messaging by email
• ECT-523 Transformer
• Electrical connection via plug-in type screw terminals
• ECX-N60 Ethernet Cable
• 2½ digit LED display with automatic decimal point
• PT5-07M Suction Pressure Transmitter
• Indicator LEDs for compressor, fan, press./°C and alarm
• PT5-30M Condensing Pressure Transmitter
• Standard 71 x 29 mm cut-out dimensions
• 2 x PT4-M15 cable for PT5 Pressure Transmitters
• IP 65 protection class when mounted in front panel

Selection Table
TCP/IP Ethernet
Description Type Part No.

Condensing Unit Controller EC2-552 807 738

1 Digital Scroll Compressor, 1 Single Stage Compressor, Variable Fan Speed Control with FSP

Condensing Unit Controller EC2-512 807 732

2 Single Stage Compressors, 2 Fixed Speed Fans

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D A T A
Introduction
The EC2-5x2 Series Condensing Units Controllers are for use
in commercial refrigeration systems to control suction pressure
and condensing pressure of a refrigeration circuit by modulating
compressors and fan motors of a condensing unit.
Though the controllers are designed to handle tandem
compressors, they are also perfectly suited for single
compressor applications.
When compared with more traditional condensing unit control
methods, which utilise mechanical pressostats for compressor
modulation and fan cycling, or which may have no fan control at
all, the EC2-5x2 Series Controllers greatly enhance system
efficiency, reliability and operating conditions. The built-in
communications capabilities permit remote access to the
condensing units for monitoring, remote maintenance and
retrieval of operational data. Though remote access through a
network to individual equipment controllers has been available
before for display case, coldroom and rack controllers, it is a
new feature for condensing unit controllers. It is now possible to
access the entire refrigeration system remotely and not only a
part of it.
The EC2 Series Condensing Unit Controllers are members of
the range of EC2 and EC3 devices, which can be easily
assembled into complete control systems for commercial
refrigeration. They all share the benefits of remote access and
data communication. Please refer to specific datasheets for
details.
The EC2-552 has been exclusively designed to control single
compressor or tandem compressor condensing units with a
Copeland Digital Scroll compressor. It features a 0…10 VDC
output to connect to an EMERSON FSP Fan Speed Power
Module for variable fan speed control. Alternatively this output
may be used to control fan motor speed with an inverter or to
connect to ECM type fan motors directly.
The EC2-512 is also capable of controlling 1 or 2 single stage
compressors. 1 or 2 fan motors can be controlled by on – off
cycling.
When compared to on – off cycling of fan motors, variable fan
speed control offers two distinctive advantages: A proportional
control loop keeps condensing pressure constant and minimizes
fan motor noise. By keeping condensing pressure as low as
possible, major energy savings can be achieved.
Application
The functions of the EC2 Series Condensing Unit Controllers
are described in the functional diagrams below:
EC2-552
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The Emerson PT5 pressure transmitter (1) senses suction
pressure. The Digital Scroll Compressor (6) operates as the
base load compressor. Capacity modulation is achieved by
temporarily unloading the compressors scroll sets with the
Pulse Width Modulated (PWM) signal (11) which controls the
compressor unloading valve (12). In tandem compressor
condensing units, the single stage compressor (7) will only be
turned on when demand exceeds the refrigeration capacity of
the Digital Scroll Compressor. The discharge temperature
thermistor of the Digital Scroll Compressor should be connected
to the Disch. Temp. input (5) of the controller and the volt-free
digital inputs (3) and (4) should be connected to the serial alarm
loops of both compressors for feedback of compressor tripping.
Suction Pressure Control EC2-552
2 control loops with the same suction pressure setpoint P0
modulate the compressors.
Standard
Scroll
Digital
Scroll
Suction Pressure
The dead band control loop with dead band P1 switches the
single stage compressor on or off, whereas a PI control loop
modulates the Digital Scroll base load compressor between
approximately 10% and 100% capacity. Being the base load
compressor, the Digital Scroll Compressor will never be
switched off while the single stage compressor remains on.
Condensing Pressure Control EC2-552
The PT5 pressure transmitter (2) senses condensing pressure
and feeds the signal into a control loop which generates a
0…10V output signal (10) to modulate condenser fan motor
speed by using the EMERSON FSP Fan Speed Power Module.
The control algorithm for condensing pressure is generating a
proportional transfer characteristic:
P1
100%
0%
P0 Condensing Pressure
P0 is the condensing pressure setpoint for the fan. P1 is the
proportional pressure band within the fan speed is controlled
proportional.
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Application EC2-512
The suction pressure control algorithm and the compressor
control features of the EC2-512 are identical to the ones as
described above in the EC2-552.
As above, the PT5 pressure transmitter (2) senses condensing
pressure and feeds the signal into a condensing pressure dead
band control loop, which is similar to the dead band compressor
control loop as described in the EC2-552.
Condensing pressure is modulated by turning fan motors on
and off.
excess dead band demand
setpoint condensing pressure
No change occurs as long as the condensing pressure remains
within the dead band around the condensing pressure setpoint.
The controller will add/remove fan capacity when the
condensing pressure goes beyond the limits of the condensing
pressure dead band. For stable condenser operation, adjustable
time delays for fan motor on and off are available.
To avoid premature wear of individual fan motors, run time
equalization is built into the controller.
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Sensors
The use of Emerson PT5 Pressure Transmitters is highly
recommended. They are dedicated for refrigeration applications
and feature pre-fabricated plug and cable assemblies with
different cable lengths as well as waterproof electrical connec-
tors for easy installations. Their electrical characteristics match
the requirements of the EC2 Series and guarantee proper
function of the built-in sensor detection and self-test feature.
Display and Keypad
With the 2½-digit display pressures within ±199bar can be shown
with a resolution of 1bar. The resolution improves to 0.1bar within
a range of ±19.9bar. The same principle applies to the display of
temperatures, which can be switched from °C to °F.
Indicator LEDs show the status of the compressors and the fan
motors. A blinking LED indicates that the EC2 Controller is
trying to fulfill a task but is prevented from doing so by another
restraint in the system. An example of this would be a request to
remove a compressor, which is temporarily inhibited by the
minimum compressor run time requirement.
Operation and Commissioning
Setup and commissioning of an EC2 Series Controller may be
performed by using one of the following options:
• Locally or remote with a PC connected to the TCP/IP
Ethernet port of the EC2.
• Locally through the 4-button keypad.
For initial commissioning of a new installation depending on the
networking technology of the EC2 the first option is the most
appropriate. Commissioning is done via dedicated menus with
meaningful default values, which make commissioning an EC2
a plug-and-play type of job. Englisch and german are the
standard languages, others are also available. Anybody who is
familiar with Microsoft Windows® based programs and
WebBrowsers should find it very intuitive without the need for
special training.
WebServer function of the EC2 with TCP/IP Ethernet
networking capabilities
Though the actual status of the controllers can be viewed on the
local display, it is much more convenient to do the viewing on a
PC. All relevant parameters and modes are visible on a single
WebPage simultaneously. For even more details and for setup
and maintenance a click on one of the screen tabs calls up a
WebPage dedicated to specific task. All of this can be done with
a standard WebBrowser like the Internet Explorer®, the Mozilla
Firefox or others. The picture on page 4 shows the homepage
of an EC2-552 with the monitoring WebPage.
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The top center field indicates the status of compressors and
fan(s). The top left field shows suction pressure setpoint and
actual suction data. The top right field shows the equivalent
condensing pressure data. The fields below show controller
status, active compressors and compressor and fan motor
modulation. All active messages are in bold letters in blue
colour.
A rolling graph with the pressure and temperature data over a
period of approximately 10 minutes can be displayed:
A logfile can be stored on the PC. The file format of the datalog
is text with semicolon (;)separated fields. In the picture below is
a sample log file from an EC2-552, imported in Microsoft
Excel®:
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S H E E T
All WebPages, which allow the change of controller parameters,
are password protected. Below is the example for the setpoint
configuration WebPage of an EC2-552 Controller. All setpoints
can be easily reviewed and modified if needed:
Alarm / maintenance functions
EC2 Series Condensing Unit Controllers provide many alarm
codes to facilitate diagnosis.
Limit violation alarms are associated with temperature and
pressure set point (high-, low alarm, sensor failure).
Maintenance alarms are based on compressor/fan runtimes.
When a defined runtime is exceeded the maintenance alarm is
triggered.
Compressor and fan motor feedback alarms occur when the
serial control loop opens due to excessive temperature,
pressure, motor overload etc.
Alarm management includes the issuing of an alarm message
and to show the alarm code on the controllers display.
The TCP/IP Ethernet versions EC2 Controllers have the
capability to send alarm messages directly by email.
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While the display indicates alarms as blinking symbols only, the
monitoring WebPage shows all alarms in text form. All possible
alarm messages are visible, active alarms are highlighted bold
in red colour, see below:

Electrical Connection
For electrical connection removable screw connectors can be
used. This allows the electrical wiring to be completed at the
display case manufacturer and the controller is simply plugged-
in on site when necessary. The terminal Kit K02-540 (K02-211
for EC2-512) must be ordered separately
Safety Functions For TCP/IP controllers an Ethernet cable must be used. The
Safe operating modes allow the system to continue to operate assembled cable ECX-N60 comes with RJ45 connector on one
safely even when the signal is lost from a defective or side and the 4-pin screw connector at the other.
disconnected sensor or when one of the serial control loops
open.
Particularly useful facilities are the service functions, which
enable the engineer to manually control the system during
commissioning. They include manual operation of compressors
and fans. Service intervals for compressors and fans can be
preset and cause an alarm when the preset run time has been
exceeded.

Screw Connector Kit EC2-552,

K02-540 Rear side

Accessories
Terminal Kits and Cables for EC2 Series Type PCN
Terminal Kit for EC2-552 K02-540 800 070
Terminal Kit for EC2-512 K02-211 807 647
Ethernet Cable (TCP/IP) 6,0m cable length ECX-N60 804 422

Fan Speed Power Modules 3-phase 4A max FSP-340 800 376

1-phase 8A max FSP-180 800 373
1-phase 5A max FSP-150 800 370
Cable Assembly for FSP 1.5m cable length FSP-L15 804 693
FSP-150 FSP-340
3.0m cable length FSP-L30 804 694
Fan Speed Control Module
Pressure Transmitter -0.8…7bar PT5-07M 802 350
0…18bar PT5-18M 802 351
0…30bar PT5-30M 802 352
0…50bar PT5-50M 802 353
Cable Assembly for PT5 1.5m cable length PT4-M15 804 803
3.0m cable length PT4-M30 804 804
PT5-07M Pressure Transmitter with Cable
6.0m cable length PT4-M60 804 805
Plug Assembly PT4-Mxx
Transformers 230VAC Input,
ECT-323 804 442
Class II 24V output, 25VA, DIN
115-230VAC Input,
ECT-523 804 332
12/24V output, 20VA

ECT-323 ECT-523

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Technical Data Input and Output Configuration

Power supply 24VAC ± 10% 50/60Hz Class II EC2- 512 552
Power consumption EC2-512 4VA max Pressure transmitter inputs
EC2-552 20VA max 24VDC, 4…20mA 2 2
Plug-in connector size Removable screw version Digital inputs
wire size 0.14 … 1.5mm2 Volt free contact 3 2
Communication TCP/IP Ethernet (EC2-xx2) 5V / 0,1mA
Display 2½ digits red LED Discharge temperature
-199 to +199 with decimal point thermistor 1
Switchable between bar, °C & °F Output relays
4 indicator LEDs Inductive (AC15) 250V / 2A
Temperature Resistive (AC1) 250V / 8A 2
storage -20 … +65°C Resistive (AC1) 250V / 6A 4
operating 0 … +60°C Output Triacs
Humidity 0 … 80% r.h. non condensing 24VAC 0,1…1A 1
Protection class IP 65 (front protection with gasket) Analogue output
Weight ~ 150g 0…10VDC 3mA max 1
Ethernet
Mounting Panel mount (71 x 29mm cutout) Communication
10Mbit/sec.
Marking

Wiring Diagrams
EC2-552

EC2-512

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Physical Dimensions
EC2-5x2 Controllers

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regarding capacities, dimensions, applications, etc. stated herein.
Products, specifications and data in this literature are subject to change
without notice. The information given herein is based on technical data
and tests which EMERSON believes to be reliable and which are in
compliance with technical knowledge of today. It is intended only for use
by persons having the appropriate technical knowledge and skills, at
their own discretion and risk. Our products are designed and adapted
for fixed locations. For mobile applications failures may occur. The
suitability for this has to be assured from the plant manufacturer which
may include making appropriate tests.
This document replaces all earlier versions.

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