Specifications
XR03CX-HF.doc   XR03CX& 1/2 
D IGITAL CONTROLLER 
XR03CX 
1.  CONTENTS 
 1.  Contents ___________________________________________________________________________ 1 
2.  General warnings ____________________________________________________________________ 1 
3.  General description___________________________________________________________________ 1 
4.  Regulation__________________________________________________________________________ 1 
5.  Defrost ____________________________________________________________________________ 1 
6.  Front panel commands ________________________________________________________________ 1 
7.  Parameters _________________________________________________________________________ 1 
8.  Installation and mounting ______________________________________________________________ 2 
9.  Electrical connections _________________________________________________________________ 2 
10.  How to use the hot key ________________________________________________________________ 2 
11.  Alarm signalling______________________________________________________________________ 2 
12.  Technical data_______________________________________________________________________ 2 
13.  Connections ________________________________________________________________________ 2 
14.  Default setting values _________________________________________________________________ 2 
2.  GENERAL WARNINGS 
PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS MANUAL 
•  This manual is part of the product and should be kept near the instrument for easy and quick reference. 
•  The instrument shall not be used for purposes different from those described hereunder. It cannot be used as a 
safety device. 
•  Check the application limits before proceeding. 
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 
•  Check the supply voltage is correct before connecting the instrument. 
•  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. 
•  Fit the probe where it is not accessible by the End User. The instrument must not be opened. 
•  In case of failure or faulty operation send the instrument back to the distributor or to “Dixell S.p.A.” (see address) 
with a detailed description of the fault. 
•  Consider the maximum current which can be applied to each relay (see Technical Data). 
•  Ensure that the  wires for probes,  loads  and the  power  supply are separated  and  far enough  from  each other, 
without crossing or intertwining. 
•  In case of applications in industrial environments, the use of mains filters (our mod. FT1) in parallel with inductive 
loads could be useful. 
3.  GENERAL DESCRIPTION 
Model  XR03CX,  format  32  x  74  x  50  mm,    is  a  digital  thermostat  with  off  cycle  defrost  designed  for  refrigeration 
applications at normal temperature. It provides a relay output to drive the compressor.  It is also provided with 2 NTC 
probe input. The instrument is fully configurable through special parameters that can be easily programmed through the 
keyboard or the by HOTKEY. 
4.  REGULATION 
THE REGULATION OUTPUT 
The  regulation  is performed  according to 
the  temperature  measured  by  the 
thermostat probe with a positive differential 
from  the  set  point:  if  the  temperature 
increases  and  reaches  set  point  plus 
differential  the compressor  is  started  and 
then turned off when the temperatur 
. 
In case of fault in the thermostat probe the start and stop of the compressor are timed through parameters “Cy” and 
“Cn”. 
5.  DEFROST 
Defrost  is  performed  through  an  off  cycle  of  the  compressor.  Parameter  “id”  controls  the  interval  between 
defrost cycles,  while its  length is controlled by  parameter “nd”. A defrost  indicator light will illuminate during 
defrost and also after the defrost ends according to parameter “Fd” 
6.  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 
AUX 
In  programming  mode  it 
browses the parameter codes or 
decreases the displayed value 
KEYS COMBINATION 
+   
To lock or unlock the keyboard 
+ 
To enter in programming mode 
+   
To return to room temperature display 
LED 
MODO 
SIGNIFICATO 
On 
Compressor enabled 
Flashing 
Anti short cycle delay enabled (AC parameter) 
On 
Defrost in progress 
On 
Defrost in progress 
On 
Measurement unit 
Flashing 
Programming mode 
On 
Measurement unit 
Flashing 
Programming mode 
HOW TO SEE THE SET POINT 
1.  Push and immediately release the SET key, the set point will be shown; 
2.  Push and immediately release the SET key or wait about 5s to return to normal visualisation. 
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 10s. 
4.  To memorise the new set point value push the SET key again or wait 10s. 
HOW TO START A MANUAL DEFROST (ONLY XR02CX) 
Push the DEF 
key for more than 2 seconds and a manual defrost will start 
HOW TO CHANGE A PARAMETER VALUE 
To change the parameter’s value operate as follows: 
1. Enter the Programming mode by pressing the SET+   keys for 3s (“°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 15s without pressing a key. 
NOTE: the set value is stored even when the procedure is exited by waiting the time-out to expire. 
HIDDEN MENU 
The hidden menu includes all the parameters of the instrument .HOW TO ENTER THE HIDDEN MENU 
1. Enter the Programming mode by pressing the SET+   keys for 3s (“°C” or “°F”
LED starts blinking). 
2. Released the keys,  then push again the  SET+   keys  for more than  7s. The L2 label will  be displayed 
immediately followed from the Hy parameter. 
NOW YOU ARE IN THE HIDDEN 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 15s without pressing a key. 
NOTE1: if no parameters are present in L1, after 3s 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 the time-out to expire. 
HOW  TO  MOVE  A  PARAMETER  FROM  THE  HIDDEN  MENU  TO  THE  FIRST  LEVEL 
AND VICEVERSA. 
Each parameter present in the HIDDEN MENU can be removed or put into “THE FIRST LEVEL” (user level) by 
pressing SET+  . In HIDDEN MENU when a parameter is present in First Level the decimal point is on. 
TO LOCK THE KEYBOARD 
1.  Press for more than 3s the   and   keys together. 
2.  The “OF” message will be displayed and the keyboard will be locked. If a key is pressed more than 3s 
the “OF” message will be displayed. 
TO UNLOCK THE KEYBOARD 
Press together for more than 3s the   and   keys till the “on” message will be displayed. 
7.  PARAMETERS 
REGULATION 
Hy  Differential: (0,1°C ÷ 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°C÷SET/-58°F÷SET): Sets the minimum value for the set point.. 
US  Maximum SET POINT: (SET÷99°C/ SET÷99°F). Set the maximum value for set point. 
ot  First probe calibration: (-9.9÷9.9°C) allows to adjust possible offset of the first probe. 
P2  Evaporator probe presence: n= not present; y= the defrost stops by temperature. 
oE  Second probe calibration: (-9.9÷9.9°C) allows to adjust possible offset of the second probe 
AC   Anti-short  cycle delay: (0÷50  min)  minimum  interval between the  compressor  stop  and  the following 
restart. 
Cy  Compressor ON time with faulty probe: (0÷99 min) time during which the compressor is active in case 
of faulty thermostat probe. With Cy=0 compressor is always OFF. 
Cn  Compressor OFF time with faulty probe: (0÷99 min) time during which the compressor is OFF in case 
of faulty thermostat probe. With Cn=0 compressor is always active. 
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). 
rE  Resolution (only for °C):(dE ÷ in) dE= decimal between -9.9 and 9.9°C; in= integer; 
Ld  Default display: (P1 ÷ P2) P1= thermostat probe; P2= evaporator probe. SP=Set point 
dy  Display delay: (0÷15 min.) when the temperature increases, the display is updated of 1 °C/1°F after this 
time. 
DEFROST 
dE  Defrost  termination  temperature:  (-50÷50°C)  if  ot=Y  it  sets  the  temperature  measured  by  the 
evaporator probe, which causes the end of defrost. 
id  Interval between defrost cycles: (0÷99 ore) Determines the time interval between the beginning of two 
defrost cycles. 
nd  Maximum length for defrost: (0÷99 min. with 0 no defrost) when P2 = n, (no evaporator probe: timed 
defrost) it sets the defrost duration, when P2 = y (defrost end based on temperature) it sets the maximum 
length for defrost. 
dF  Display during  defrost:  (rt /  it  /  St  /  dF)  rt= real  temperature;  it=  start defrost  temperature; St=  SET-
POINT; dF= label dF. 










