Custom phase change controller "Golden Froster"

[Gray Mole]

Yeah it's definitely and AC to AC transformer you need.

I hadn't thought about Bell transformers, if you can get one with an adequate amperage rating then yes, it's a good one too.

There will be a few different places you can talk to to find these things, but I know that when I started looking I had some difficulty finding them at first. It's very easy to get from the large electrical supply houses but only if you have an account with them.

Gray

[Carlz0r]

Yeah it's definitely and AC to AC transformer you need.

I hadn't thought about Bell transformers, if you can get one with an adequate amperage rating then yes, it's a good one too.

There will be a few different places you can talk to to find these things, but I know that when I started looking I had some difficulty finding them at first. It's very easy to get from the large electrical supply houses but only if you have an account with them.

Gray

Well, no, technically you don't need an AC to AC transformer. I'm running mine on an old 16v dc laptop power adapter and it's running perfectly.

[Golden_Eagle]

Xe and X will work ok with DC voltage, value NO.

[Ssilencer]

About transformer, I think this is a great bargain



15 VAC 2.4 AMP WALL TRANSFORMER

[Golden_Eagle]

that one is more than perfect for Xe´s and Xs. Perfect price too

[Sneil]

I'm having some issues getting my Xe to work. Ive wired everything according to the diagrams I've been given, put in an 8amp fuse, and have a 18vac 500mA adapter. I don't know if its the adapter or not, I thought 500mA was a little low and the voltage reading of the adapter is @ 23V. First I figure I'd be able to test to see if the Xe would power up just by using the DC adapter without anything else hooked up, but the lcd never blinked on. So i just figureed it all needed to be completly wired then to work. So I wired it all up to the compressor and PC psu etc nnd tried to power it on and still nothing. I cannot even power up the pc. What am I missing? I wired everything according to the diagram below and made triple sure I had it right before I powered up anything.

EDIT: btw I just ordered that 15v adapter you recommended Ssilencer and taking this 18v back.

[Carlz0r]

So you have it wired up like the following picture?

[Sneil]

yes exactly

I could take some pictures for tomorrow, but that is exactly how i'ts all wired.

[Sneil]

So I guess it should be working fine if everythings completly and correctly wired then correct? If so then is it a problem with the froster itself? This unit was damaged when chilly1 recieved it but he said he repaired it, but maybe there's another problem or something. Guess I'll give him a pm..

EDIT: troubleshooting with ssilencer through msn. thanks

[StoneRhino]

My froster has been up and running for about 3 weeks. Worked awsome love it. Normally the temp reads around -48 under load. I am running a single stager on r410a. So temps were pretty accurate. Today when I started my unit the temp reading was -22 and it hasn't bugged. Even if I take the prob connector off the board it reads -24. What could be wrong and how do I fix it?

[Golden_Eagle]

StoneRhino is there a chance that the probe got any condensation?

[StoneRhino]

I took the mount off and checked. I really don't think it did.

Will the unit read -24 without the probe even attched to it. Because thats what it is reading.

[Carlz0r]

I took the mount off and checked. I really don't think it did.

Will the unit read -24 without the probe even attched to it. Because thats what it is reading.

Sounds like the probe might be fried. Take the heatshrink off it and check to see if both wires are properly connected.

[StoneRhino]

I will wait for Golden Eagle or Ssilencer to tell me to take apart the probe.

Where can I get new probes why would it go?

Is there anything else I can do in the mean time?

[Golden_Eagle]

you can check if there´s is any rust behind the heatshrink, in that case clean it and test again.
Ask chilly1 if he has some spare probe.
The Xe controller will show ~ "-24" if there´s no probe. I´m working on new firmware, It will detect common problems with the probe, like "disconnected" or "shorted wire"

[Ssilencer]

StoneRhino, Golden told me you both fixed the problem already, I will be online again in some hours, I will have internet service room in the maternity

[runmc]

Just got this for a friends cooler I'm making. From what I have read in this thread it's a Golden Froster XE.

I don't have the slightest idea how to hook it up. This is what I got.( check attachment) Can I get some help with model, software, and installation.

I tried to catch you on MSN, but I think you were in the delivery room. Congrats bro.

[kayl]

very nice runmc, look good dont they
So ya will building a little single stage soon

you can download the install guide here

http://rapidshare.de/files/11247443/...Guide.pdf.html

[runmc]

Yes kayl I'm building a SS for a friend in Viet Nam. I started it today. I have a build thread at the other site. Her's another picture of the controller.

Nice isn't it.

[Golden_Eagle]

runmc i got your msn contact from silencer, i hope i can find you online tonight

[b1tterman]

nice bro

[Sneil]

I don't see a temp probe with your Xe there runmc..

[boardy]

My unit is finally finished with the Xe in it, just can't wait to get my hands on it now lol. Should have a cascade controller coming at some point aswell thanks to these great guys

Cheers
Boardy

[Ssilencer]

I don't see a temp probe with your Xe there runmc..

Me neither :S

Thanks Boardy! the Froster cascade will shine!

[runmc]

I don't see a temp probe with your Xe there runmc..

Thanks for the heads up Sneil I was wondering what I was suppose to do for a probe.

Thank you Golden for contacting me about the missing probe

What is a good way to mount the LCD to the front panel?