Configuration

AKO-16624

The controllers AKOCORE has a series of parameters to configure its operation according to requirements, these parameters can be modified through AKONET.cloud, by accessing the device details and by clicking on the "Parameters” tab.

There are two types of parameters:

Changes to the parameters associated with AKONET.cloud have immediate effect, while the parameters associated with the device generate a task that runs in the next transmission (variable depending on configuration). Refer to the device manual to force the transmission.

If, upon altering a parameter, there is a pending task, the change is added to that task, otherwise it generates a new task. The list of tasks and their status can be consulted in the backlog section

The parameters are organised into 11 groups:

  • Regulation and control (rE)

  • Regulation and control (rH)

  • Defrost (dEF)

  • Fan (FAn)

  • Alarms (AL)

  • Cloud alarms (c-AL)

  • Basic configuration (bcn)

  • Inputs and outputs (InO)

  • HACCP alarm (HCP)

  • Information (tid)

  • Datalogger (dLG)

Regulation and control (rE)

(SP) Temperature setting (Set Point): When this temperature value is reached, cooling generation stops.

(C0) Probe 1 calibration: Defines the offset of probe 1.

(C1) Probe 1 differential (Hysteresis): Cooling generation starts when the SP +C1 temperature value is reached.

(C2) Set Point top locking: Defines the maximum temperature of the temperature set point (SP).

(C3) Set Point bottom locking: Defines the minimum temperature of the temperature set point (SP).

(C4) Type of delay for the protection of the compressor: Defines the type of delay for the protection of the compressor:

    • Minimum time of compressor in OFF: Defines the minimum time the compressor must remain turned off.

    • Minimum time of compressor in OFF / ON: Defines the minimum time the compressor must remain turned off and on in each cycle.

(C5) Protection delay time: Defines the time for the type of protection defined in parameter C4.

(C6) COOL relay status with fault in probe 1: Defines the behaviour of the COOL relay in the event of a failure in probe 1:

  • OFF

  • ON

  • Average of last 24 h: Copies the ON and OFF times of the last 24 hours

  • Time in ON and OFF according to parameters (C7) and (C8): Fixed ON and OFF times according to parameters C7 and C8.

(C7) Relay time in ON in the event of probe 1 failure: Time that the COOL relay remains ON in case of failure of probe 1.

(C8) Relay time in OFF in the event of probe 1 failure: Time that the COOL relay remains OFF in case of failure of probe 1.

(C19) Maximum start time from Pump Down: Maximum time allowed with the COOL relay active for the low pressure switch to be deactivated, otherwise the COOL relay is deactivated and the message “LP” is displayed.

(C20) Maximum time of pump down: Maximum time allowed with the COOL relay deactivated for the low pressure switch to activate and the compressor to stop, otherwise the message “Pd” is displayed, but the operation does not stop.

(C21) Probe to be displayed: Defines which probe is displayed on the device's display.

(C22) Stop fans and compressor on opening door: Defines whether the compressor and fans stop when the cold room door is opened.

(C23) Start-up delay for fan/compressor with door open: Timeout for starting fans and compressor if the door remains open.

(C26) Probe 3 calibration (Offset): Defines the offset of probe 3.

(C40) Frequency of air extraction cycles: Time that must elapse between two air extraction cycles.

(C41) Duration of air extraction cycles: Duration of each air extraction cycle.

Regulation and control (rH)

(SPH) Moisture setting (Set Point): Moisture setting (Set Point)

(rH00) Moisture probe calibration (offset): Correction factor to apply to the moisture probe reading

(rH01) Moisture probe diferential (Hysteresis): Defines the moisture setting differential to apply

(rH02) Upper moisture Set Point lock: Defines the maximum value allowed for the moisture set point.

(rH03) Lower moisture Set Point lock: Defines the minimum value allowed for the moisture set point.

(rH4) Humidifier active during defrost?: Defines whether the humidifier is active during defrost.

(rH05) Maximum time for dehumidifier to be ON: After the set time has elapsed, cooling is activated to reduce moisture.

(rH06) Maximum heat supply via hot gas time: After the set time has elapsed, the electrical resistors are activated.

(rH07) Dehumidification function: Activates/deactivates the dehumidification function:

  • Activated

  • Deactivated

Defrost (DEF)

(d0) Defrost frequency : Time that must elapse between the start of each defrost.

(d1) Maximum defrost duration : Maximum duration of each defrost.

(d2) Type of message during the defrost : Defines what is shown on the display during the defrost process:

    • Real temperature: Displays the real-time temperature of the cold room.

    • Initial defrost temperature: Displays the temperature in the cold room before the start of the defrost and is maintained until the end of the defrost.

    • DEF message: Displays “DEF” message.

(d3) Maximum duration of the message : Maximum duration of the message displayed.

(d4) Final defrost temperature (by probe) : When this temperature is reached, the defrost is stopped. If it is not reached, it stops for the maximum time (d1).

(d5) Defrost on connecting the unit : Defines whether or not a defrost is started when the controller is started.

(d6) Delay of the defrost start on connecting the unit : Delay time from controller start-up to first defrost.

(d7) Type of defrost *: Displays the type of defrost that is configured in the controller

(d8) Count of time between defrost periods : Defines the way the time between defrosts is counted (d0):

    • Total real time: Real time elapsed

    • COOL runing time sum: Counts the total time the compressor is running

(d9) Drip time when completing defrost : The time which must elapse between the end of defrost and the start of cold regulation.

Fan (FAn)

(F0) Shutdown temperature of fans : When the set temperature is reached, the fans stop.

(F1) Probe 2 differential if fans are shut down : When the temperature defined at F0 minus differential F1 is reached, the fans are activated (if they are stopped).

(F2) Shut down fans when compressor shuts down : Defines whether or not the fans are stopped when the compressor stops.

(F3) Status of the fans during defrost : Defines whether the fans are stopped during defrost.

(F4) Delay of start-up after defrost : Time that must elapse from the end of drip time (d9) until the fans are started again.

(F10) Maximum time allowed for fans to be OFF: Maximum time allowed with the fans stopped (this function prevents stratification in the cold room).

(F11) Duration of the activation of the anti-stratification: Defines the activation time of the fans in the event they have been activated to avoid stratification.

Alarms (AL)

(A0) Configuration of the temperature alarms :

    • Absolute: The temperature at which the alarm should be activated is indicated.

    • Relative to Set Point: The increase or decrease of the number of degrees with respect to the set point is indicated.

(A1) Probe 1 maximum alarm : Maximum temperature alarm activation value.

(A2) Probe 1 minimum alarm : Minimum temperature alarm activation value.

(A3) Delay in temperature and moisture alarms on start-up : Temperature and moisture alarms turn-on delay time from controller start-up.

(A4) Delay in temperature and moisture alarms after defrost : Temperature and moisture alarm turn-on delay time from when the defrost ends.

(A5) Delay of temperature alarms since the A1 or A2 value is reached : Alarm activation delay from when the temperature in probe 1 reaches the programmed value.

(A6) Delay in External alarm/Severe external alarm on digital input signal reception: Turn-on delay time of the external and severe external alarms after receiving the signal.

(A7) Delay in External alarm/Severe external alarm deactivation when the digital input signal disappears: Turn-off delay time of the external and severe external alarms after the signal disappears

(A8) Display warning if defrost ends due tu maximum time : Displays the Adt message if the defrost ends for maximum time (d1) instead of for temperature (d4).

(A9) Alarm relay polarity : Defines the behaviour of the alarm relay:

    • Relay active in the event of an alarm

    • Relay inactive in the event of an alarm

(A10) Temperature alarms differential : Differential for the minimum and maximum temperature alarms.

(A12)Door open alarm delay : Open door alarm turn-on delay time.

(A20) Configuration of moisture alarms:

    • Absolute: The moisture at which the alarm should be activated is indicated.

    • Relative: The increase or decrease in the % of moisture with respect to the set point is indicated.

(A21) Maximum moisture alarm: % moisture for maximum alarm activation.

(A22) Minimum moisture alarm: % moisture for minimum alarm activation.

(A23) Moisture alarms differential: Sets the differential for the moisture alarms.

(A24) Delay of moisture alarms since A21 or A22 is reached : Turn-on delay time of the moisture alarms after reaching the A21 and A22 values.

Maximum moisture Alarm severity : Defines the severity of the maximum moisture alarm:

    • Unassigned: Severity unassigned, the alarms are displayed in grey.

    • Low: Low severity, the alarms are displayed in yellow.

    • Medium: Medium severity, the alarms are displayed in orange.

    • High: High severity, the alarms are displayed in red.

Minimum moisture Alarm severity : Defines the severity of the minimum moisture alarm:

    • Unassigned: Severity unassigned, the alarms are displayed in grey.

    • Low: Low severity, the alarms are displayed in yellow.

    • Medium: Medium severity, the alarms are displayed in orange.

    • High: High severity, the alarms are displayed in red.

Probe 1 maximum temperature Alarm severity : Defines the severity of the maximum temperature alarm:

    • Unassigned: Severity unassigned, the alarms are displayed in grey.

    • Low: Low severity, the alarms are displayed in yellow.

    • Medium: Medium severity, the alarms are displayed in orange.

    • High: High severity, the alarms are displayed in red.

Probe 1 minimum temperature Alarm severity : Defines the severity of the minimum temperature alarm:

    • Unassigned: Severity unassigned, the alarms are displayed in grey.

    • Low: Low severity, the alarms are displayed in yellow.

    • Medium: Medium severity, the alarms are displayed in orange.

    • High: High severity, the alarms are displayed in red.

Door open Alarm severity : Defines the severity of the open door alarm:

    • Unassigned: Severity unassigned, the alarms are displayed in grey.

    • Low: Low severity, the alarms are displayed in yellow.

    • Medium: Medium severity, the alarms are displayed in orange.

    • High: High severity, the alarms are displayed in red.

External alarm severity: Defines the severity of the external alarm:

    • Unassigned: Severity unassigned, the alarms are displayed in grey.

    • Low: Low severity, the alarms are displayed in yellow.

    • Medium: Medium severity, the alarms are displayed in orange.

    • High: High severity, the alarms are displayed in red.

Severe external alarm severity : Defines the severity of the severe external alarm:

    • Unassigned: Severity unassigned, the alarms are displayed in grey.

    • Low: Low severity, the alarms are displayed in yellow.

    • Medium: Medium severity, the alarms are displayed in orange.

    • High: High severity, the alarms are displayed in red.

Cloud alarms (c-AL)

Severity in the event of communication error: Defines the severity of the communication error.

    • Unassigned: Severity unassigned, the alarms are displayed in grey.

    • Low: Low severity, the alarms are displayed in yellow.

    • Medium: Medium severity, the alarms are displayed in orange.

    • High: High severity, the alarms are displayed in red.

% of time outside Set Point alarm: If the % of time out of set point reaches the defined value, this alarm is activated.

Severity in the event of % of time outside Set Point: Defines the severity of this alarm.

    • Unassigned: Severity unassigned, the alarms are displayed in grey.

    • Low: Low severity, the alarms are displayed in yellow.

    • Medium: Medium severity, the alarms are displayed in orange.

    • High: High severity, the alarms are displayed in red.

% of time on defrost alarm: If the % of time on defrost reaches the defined value, this alarm is activated.

Severity in the event of % of time on defrost alarm: Defines the severity of this alarm.

    • Unassigned: Severity unassigned, the alarms are displayed in grey.

    • Low: Low severity, the alarms are displayed in yellow.

    • Medium: Medium severity, the alarms are displayed in orange.

    • High: High severity, the alarms are displayed in red.

% of time on cooling alarm: If the % of of time generating cold reaches the defined value, this alarm is activated.

Severity for Alarm of cooling time percentage: Defines the severity of this alarm.

    • Unassigned: Severity unassigned, the alarms are displayed in grey.

    • Low: Low severity, the alarms are displayed in yellow.

    • Medium: Medium severity, the alarms are displayed in orange.

    • High: High severity, the alarms are displayed in red.

Basic configuration (bcn)

(b00) Delay of all functions on connection to power supply: The controller does not take any action until this time has elapsed since start-up.

(b01) Cold room light timing: Time that the light remains on from the opening of the cold room door.

(b10) Password function: Defines password function:

  • Inactive: Does not carry out any function.

  • Block acces to parameters: The password is required to access the parameters.

  • Lock any keyboard function: The password is required for any keypad function.

(PAS) Password: Defines the password.

(b20) MODBUS address: Assigns a MODBUS address to the controller.

(b21) Communication speed*: Defines the MODUS communications speed.

(b22) Acoustic alarm enabled: Enables or disables the acoustic alarm.

(b23) View on lower display: Defines what is shown on the device’s lower display:

  • Moisture

  • Time

  • Moisture and Time alternately

(Unt) Work units*: Defines the operating units of the controller between ºC and ºF.

Inputs and outputs (InO)

(I00) Connected probes*: Defines the controller’s active probes.

(I10) Configuration of digital input 1: Informs about the function of digital input 1:

    • Deactivated

    • Door switch

    • External alarm

    • Severe external alarm

    • Cold / Cold + moisture control selector

    • Low pressure switch

    • Stand-by remote activation

(I11) Polarity digital input 1: Defines polarity of digital input 1:

    • Activates when switch closed

    • Activates when switch open

(I20) Configuration of digital input 2: Defines the function of digital input 2:

    • Deactivated

    • Door switch

    • External alarm

    • Severe external alarm

    • Cold / Cold + moisture control selector

    • High pressure switch for HG heat supply

    • Stand-by remote activation

(I21) Polarity digital input 2: Defines polarity of digital input 2:

    • Activates when switch closed

    • Activates when switch open

(I30) Configuration of digital input 3 : Defines the function of digital input 3:

    • Deactivated

    • Door switch

    • External alarm

    • Severe external alarm

    • Cold / Cold + moisture control selector

    • Log temperature

    • Product temperature

    • Stand-by remote avctivation

    • High pressure switch for HG (Defrost)

(I31) Polarity digital input 3: Defines polarity of digital input 3:

      • Activates when switch closed

      • Activates when switch open

(o00) AUX 1 relay Configuration: Defines the function of AUX relay 1:

    • Deactivated

    • Compressor / Cranckase resistor

    • Light

    • Virtual control

    • As COOL status

    • AS unit status

(o10) AUX 2 relay Configuration: Defines the function of AUX relay 2:

    • Deactivated

    • Alarm

    • Light

    • Virtual control

    • Hot Gas heat supply solenoid

(o20) AUX 3 relay Configuration: Defines the function of AUX relay 3:

    • Deactivated

    • Heat supply resistor

    • Dehumidifier

(o80) DEF relay configuration : Defines the function of DEF relay:

    • Deactivated

    • Air extraction fan

    • Defrost

(o81) HUMID. relay configuration : Defines the function of HUMID. relay:

    • Deactivated

    • Air extraction fan

    • Dehumidifier

(o90) Analogue output type : Defines analogue output type:

    • 4-20 mA

    • 0-10 V

(o91) Analogue output proportional constant P : Defines the proportional constant for the analogue output.

(o92) Analogue output integral constant I : Defines the integral constant for the analogue output.

HACCP Alarm (HCP)

(h1) HACCP alarm maximum temperature: If this temperature is reached and remains for the time set in h2, the HACCP alarm is activated.

(h2) Maximum time allowed for HACCP alarm activation: If the temperature remains above h1 during this time, the HACCP alarm is activated.

Severity in the event of HACCP alarm: Defines the severity of this alarm.

    • Unassigned: Severity unassigned, the alarms are displayed in grey.

    • Low: Low severity, the alarms are displayed in yellow.

    • Medium: Medium severity, the alarms are displayed in orange.

    • High: High severity, the alarms are displayed in red.

Information (Read only) (tid)

(In1) In1 configuration wizard chosen option *: Displays the option selected in the InI 1 initial wizard.

(In2) In2 configuration wizard chosen option *: Displays the option selected in the InI 2 initial wizard.

(Pd) Pump down active?*: Shows whether or not pump down is active.

(PU) Program version*: Displays the device program version.

(Pr) Program revision*: Displays the device program update.

Datalogger (dLG)

(L1) Continuous logging interval *: Defines the time that elapses between each instance of data collection.

(L2) Clear log and event history?: Clears the log and event history.

(L3) Log start day: Defines the log start day.

(L4) Decimal separator in .csv file: Defines the type of decimal separator for the .cvs file.

* Informative, cannot be changed from akonet cloud

For further information, please refer to the user manual available on our website:

AKO-16624: 1662H401

Severity of alarms

Assigning different severities to different types of alarms allows classifying them according to their importance in order to subsequently be able to quickly identify them in the timeline graph or in the list of alarms.

Assigning severity (low, medium, high) to an alarm is necessary to define user notification rules.