User Guide

KoolProg®

http://koolprog.danfoss.com
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Table of contents 1. Introduction......................................................................................................................................................................... 2

2. Downloading .exe file...................................................................................................................................................... 2
3. System requirements....................................................................................................................................................... 2
4. Installing software............................................................................................................................................................. 3
5. Connection with controllers.......................................................................................................................................... 3
6. Starting the program........................................................................................................................................................ 6
7. Set parameters.................................................................................................................................................................... 7
8. Copy to device..................................................................................................................................................................12
9. On-line service..................................................................................................................................................................14
10. Unknown controller support.......................................................................................................................................17

1. Introduction Configuring and testing the Danfoss electronic controllers has never been as easy as with the new
KoolProg PC software.

With one KoolProg software, you can now take advantage of new intuitive features such as the
selection of favorite parameter lists, writing on-line as well as off-line program files, and monitoring
or simulating alarm status activities. These are only some of the new features that will minimize the
time R&D and production will spend on development, programming, and testing the Danfoss range of
commercial refrigeration controllers.

Supported Danfoss products: ETC 1H, EETc/EETa, ERC 111/112/113, ERC 211/213/214,
EKE 1A/B/C, AK-CC55, EKF 1A/2A, EIM 365, EKE 100, EKC 22x.
The following instructions will guide you through the installation and first time usage of KoolProg®.

2. Downloading .exe file Download KoolProgSetup.exe file from the location: http://koolprog.danfoss.com

3. System requirements This software is intended for a single user and recommended system requirements as below.
OS Windows 10 or Windows 11, 64 bit
RAM 8 GB RAM
HD Space 200 GB and 250 GB
Required software MS Office 2010 and above
Interface USB 3.0

Macintosh operating system is not supported.

Running the set-up directly from a Windows server or network file server is not recommended.

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4. Installing software • Double click on the KoolProg® set-up icon.

Run the installation wizard and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the KoolProg®
installation.

Note: If you encounter a "Security warning" during installation, please click on "Install this driver
software anyway".

5. Connection with Fig 1: EET, ERC21x and ERC11x controllers using KoolKey (code no. 080N0020) as a Gateway
controllers
80G8274
Danfoss

Standard
Micro-USB
cable

Interface cable
KoolKey

1. Connect the KoolKey to the PC's USB port using standard micro USB cable.
2. Connect the controller to KoolKey using an interface cable of respective controller.

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Fig 2: ERC11x, ERC21x and ETC1Hx using Danfoss Gateway (code no. 080G9711)

ER
C
11
X
TTL port
di port
Interface cable
for ERC 21X.

X
Interface cable for

21
C
ERC 11X

ER
Gateway
ETC
1HX

Interface cable
1.1 port for ETC
3.1 port

USB A -
USB B cable

To
PC

1. Connect the USB cable to the PC's USB port.

2. Connect the controller using respective cable.

CAUTION: Please ensure that only one controller is connected at any time.

For more details on programming setting file to controller using KoolKey and Mass Programming Key
please refer following links: KoolKey (EKA200) and Mass Programming Key (EKA201).

Fig 3: Connection for EKE using interface type MMIMYK (code no. 080G0073)

RJCAN Port

Termination
R-H

RJCAN Port

EKE1x
Power
12 V DC
Power
24 V USB mini

MMIMYK
To PC
EKE 1x must be connected to the PC using
MMIMYK interface as shown.

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Fig 4: Connection for AK-CC55 using interface type MMIMYK (Code No. 080G0073)

AK-CC55

Display Port

Power
115 – 230 V AC RJ11 Port

Power
12 V DC

USB mini
MMIMYK
To PC
AK-CC55 must be connected to the PC using
MMIMYK interface as shown.

Fig 5: Connection for EKF1A/2A using KoolKey as a Gateway.

24 V power supply
(optional)

To PC EKF controller
KoolKey

Fig 6: Connection for EIM365 using ICPCON

To PC
_
Power supply
+

Modbus
connection to
ICPCON(RS485)
Tx+
Tx-
Battery Pressure
Power MODbus BAckup sensor S2 S4
GND
1 2 1 2 1 1 2 1 1
3 4 3 4 2 3 4 2 2

EIM 365
80G8393
Danfoss

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Fig 7: Connection for EKC 22x using KoolKey as Gateway

KoolProg

80G8493
Danfoss
MPK

V
V
SET

KoolKey
EKC 223, 224

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6. Starting the program

Help

Double click on the

desktop icon to
launch the KoolProg
application.
Preferences

The program’s features To create new To program the To edit settings/trend graphs
parameter setting files parameter setting of the controller parameters
either by importing file and upgrade in real-time.
them from the firmware in the
controller or off-line. connected controller.

Choose the
preferred language

Select the units you prefer to work with:

Metric (°C and bar), Imperial (°F and PSI)

When 'Select All' checkbox is enabled, it will select all

the controllers in the controller group.
Select the controller type you are using. By default all controller types are
selected, however by selecting only the controller type you are connecting will
reduce the connection time.

Accessibility Users with a password have access to all Users without a password have limited access and may
features. only be able to use the 'Copy to controller' feature.

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7. Set parameters

This feature allows you to configure parameter settings for your application.
Click one of the icons in the right column to either create a fresh configuration off-line, to import
settings from a connected controller or to open an already saved project.
You can see projects you have already created under "Open a recent setting file".

New
Create a new project by selecting:
- Controller type
- Part number (code number)
- PV (product version) number
- SW (software) version
Once you have selected a file, you need to name the project.
Click 'Finish' to proceed to view and set parameters.

Note: Only standard code numbers are available to choose from in the “Code Number” field. To work
off-line with a non-standard code number (customer specific code number), use one of the following
two methods:
1. Connect the controller of same code number with KoolProg using Gateway, and use “Import
settings from Controller” to create a configuration file from it.
2. Use “Open” feature to open an existing locally saved file on your PC of same code number and
create a new file from it.
The new file, saved on your PC locally, can be accessed offline in future without having to connect the
controller.

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Import settings from controller

Allows you to import a configuration from a connected controller to KoolProg and to modify the
parameters offline.
Select "Import settings from controller" to import all parameters and the details from the connected
controller to the PC.

After "Import completed", save the imported setting file by providing the file name in the pop-up
message box.

Now the parameter settings can be worked upon offline and can be written back to the controller
by pressing "Export" . While working offline, the connected controller is shown grayed out and
changed parameter values are not written to the controller until the export button is pressed.

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Open

The "Open" command lets you open setting files already saved to the computer. Once the command is
clicked, a window will appear with a list of saved setting files.

All projects are stored here in the folder: “KoolProg/Configurations” by default. You can change the
default file saving location in "Preferences" .
You can also open the setting files you have received from another source and saved in any folder
using the browse option. Please note that KoolProg supports multiple file formats (xml, cbk) for
different controllers. select the appropriate setting file format of the controller you are using.

Note: the .erc /.dpf format files of the ERC/ETC controller are not visible here. An .erc or .dpf file saved
on your PC can be opened in one of the following ways:
1. Select "New Project" and go all the way to the Parameter list view of the same controller model.
Select the Open button to browse and open the .erc/.dpf file on your PC.
2. Select "Upload from controller" if you are connected to the same controller on-line and go to
the parameter list view. Select Open button to browse the desired .erc/.dpf file and view it in
KoolProg.
3. Select "Open" to open any other .xml file of the same controller, reach the parameter list view
screen, and there select the Open button to browse and select the .erc/.dpf file to view and edit
these files.

Import controller model (only for AK-CC55, EKF and EIM):

This allows you to import the controller model (.cdf) offline and generate a database in KoolProg. This
will allow you to create a setting file offline without having the controller connected to KoolProg.
KoolProg can import the controller model (.cdf) saved to the PC or any storage device.

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Set parameters - Info

continued
Headline
Home: The "Home" command will take you back to the Start Menu.
Open: The "Open" command lets you open an existing project.
Save: The "Save" command lets you save all the changes in the active project.
Save as: The "Save as" command allows you to save your controller settings as a new project.
Export: This command copies the parameter settings to the connected controller.

Informational Photos
The project’s data is shown on the left.
The controller the program is connected to is shown on the right.
i = Controller information.
If the data are identical, these can then be transmitted to the controller.
If they are not identical, then these cannot be transmitted. A warning message pops up.

By clicking the 'Print' icon, you can

take print of the parameters in the
active project.

Arrow Up/Down
By clicking the arrow, you can hide
the two photos and display more
parameters in the window.
Clicking it again causes the photos
to re-appear.

Factory reset
This command will reset the
project/controller values to default
factory settings.

Arrow Left/Right
By clicking the arrow, you can hide
the description of the selected
parameters.
Clicking it again causes the
description to re-appear.

View more
This command gives the complete
technical description of the
controller.

Convert setting files

(only for AK-CC55 and ERC 11x):
To convert setting files from one
SW version to another SW version
of same controller type.
Quick set-up wizard (only for AK-CC55):
Helps to set up the controller
quickly by configuring a few
critical parameters and starting the
system.
Parameter settings field

Dot Symbol
A dot symbol will appear in front of a value if it has been
Favourites modified and is no longer identical to its factory default
You can select a number of parameters by setting.
ticking the ones you want in the “stars” column.
Hint - Search Function
Afterwards they will be visible in the “Favourites”
You can search for and display a specific parameter with
folder (first column at the top).
the search function.
Type in the first few letters of the name of the parameter
and click “Search”.

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Quick set-up wizard (only for AK-CC55 and EKC 22x):

The user can run the quick set-up both off-line and on-line to set up the controller for the required application
before moving on to the detailed parameter settings.

Convert setting files (only for AK-CC55 and ERC 11x):

The user can convert the setting files from one software version to another software version of same controller type
and can convert settings from both ways (lower to higher SW version and higher to lower SW version.
1. Open the setting file which needs to be converted in KoolProg under "Set parameter".
2. Click on convert setting .
3. Select the project name, code number and SW version / Product version of the setting file that needs to be
generated and click OK.
4. A pop-up message with summary of conversion will be displayed at the end of conversion.
5. Converted file is displayed on the screen. Any parameters with orange dot indicates that the value of that
parameter is not copied from the source file. It is suggested to review those parameters and make the necessary
changes before closing the file, if required.

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8. Copy to device Here you can copy the setting files to the connected controller as well as upgrade the controller
firmware. The firmware upgrade feature is only available for the selected controller model.

Copy the setting files: Select the setting file you want to program with the “BROWSE” command.

You can save a setting file in “Favorite Files” by clicking on the "Set as Favourite" button. The project
will be added to the list and can be easily accessed later.
(Click on the trash icon to remove a project from the list).

Once you have selected a setting file, the key details of the selected file are displayed.
The key details of the selected The key details of the connected
setting file are shown here. controller are shown here.
Please ensure that the connected controller’s
details match with the selected setting file.

If the project file and the connected controller match, data from the project
file will be transmitted to the controller when you click the “START” button.

The program checks whether data can be transmitted.

If not, a warning message pops up.

Multiple Controller Programming

If you want to program multiple controllers
with the same settings, use "Multiple Controller
Programming."
Set the number of controllers to be programmed,
connect the controller and click “START” to
program the file - wait for the data to be
transferred.
Counter reset to start position
Connect the next controller and click “START” ("0" or "Set counter" value).
again.

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Firmware upgrade (only for AK-CC55 and EETa):

1. Browse the firmware file (Bin file) you want to program – selected firmware file details are displayed
on the left hand side.
2. If the selected firmware file is compatible with the connected controller, KoolProg enables the start
button and will update the firmware. If it is not compatible, the start button remains disabled.
3. After a successful firmware update, the controller restarts and displays the updated details of the
controller.
4. This feature can be fully protected by a password. If KoolProg is password protected, then when
you browse the firmware file, KoolProg prompts for the password and you can only load the
firmware file after entering the correct password.

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9. On-line service This allows you to monitor the real-time operation of the controller while it is running.
• You can monitor inputs and outputs.
• You can display a line chart based on parameters you have selected.
• You can configure settings directly in the controller.
• You can store line charts and settings and then analyze them.

Open
Allows you to view prior line
Arrow Up/Down
charts you have made from
Clicking the arrow allows you to hide the
collected data.
photo and the top block of information, so
Save as that more space is available on screen for
Allows you to save a project parameter views.
file containing all the Clicking the arrow again makes it re-appear.
controller’s settings.

The Trend Feature Line Chart

If you want to chart the trend for a Click the “Line Chart” button
measurement, you can select what to switch over to the trend
you want to view from this table. view. You can begin charting
Tick the box of any parameter you any measurements you want
would like to include in the chart. in the trend view.
You can select a maximum of 10
parameters.

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Alarms (only for AK-CC55):

Under the "Alarms" tab, the user can view the active and historical alarms present in the controller
with a time stamp.

IO Status and Manual Override:

The user can get an instant overview of configured inputs and outputs and their status under this group.
The user can test the output function and electrical wiring by putting the controller into manual
override mode and controlling the output manually by switching them ON and OFF .

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Trend Charts
The program only saves data if the “Save chart” box is checked.
If you want to save the collected data in another file format, use the “Save As”
command. This enables you to save data in a .csv/.png file format.
After saving an image, the chart can be viewed later in selected file format.

You can change how often you want to

record a value by changing the log interval.

You can change the duration for which the data

has to be collected by changing the log period.

You can set the time

You can start or stop data logging by
interval for the time
clicking the corresponding buttons.
labels on the x-axis
by modifying ‘Label.’

Log interval: 3 Sec interval

Log period: Manual

 Save chart Stop You can define the

time period shown
on the screen before
the view refreshes
by changing the
Zoom Level.

You can stop a parameter from trending by

unchecking the box in front of that parameter.

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10. Unknown controller If a new controller is connected, the database of this is not already available in the KoolProg, but you
support can still connect to the controller in on-line mode. Select "Import settings from connected device"
(Only for ERC 112 & or "On-line service" to view the parameter list of the connected controller. All new parameters of the
ERC 113 controllers) connected controller will be displayed under the separate menu group ”New Parameters”. The user
can edit the parameter settings of the connected controller and save the setting file on the PC to mass
program using “Programming EKA 183A (Code no. 080G9740)”.

Note: a saved setting file created in this way cannot be re-opened in KoolProg.

Fig 9: Unknown controller connection under "Import settings from connected device":

Fig 10: Unknown controller connection under "On-line service":

New Parameters

Please contact your nearest sales representative for further assistance.

ADAP-KOOL®

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