Digital controllers
Digital controllers have the unique features allowing you to reduce energy waste. Equipped with temperature and moisture sensors, control modes and special functions - they ensure accurate temperature settings reducing energy consumption costs by up to 40%.
The fully automatic ECtemp™ 850 with temperature and moisture sensors for when ice and snow melts on grounds, such as pavements, roads, and ramps as well as for roof, gutter, gutter valleys and down pipes.
Features and benefits using outdoor digital controllers
Single, combination or dual zones
Up to 4 sensors
Moisture and temperature sensing
Alarm function
Efficient control snow removal
Up to 40% Energy saving
Automatic ”Around the Clock” snow clearing service
78 years of experience resulting in powerful products built with the highest standards of quality control.
Documents
| Type | Name | Language | Valid for | Updated | Download | File type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application guide | Danfoss Ground application. Ice & Snow Melting Application manual | English | Multiple | 11 Nov, 2020 | 7.5 MB | |
| Catalog | Danfoss Product catalogue | English | Multiple | 30 Mar, 2021 | 14.8 MB | |
| Catalog | Danfoss Product catalogue | Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan | Romania | 18 Jul, 2017 | 418.0 KB | |
| Application guide | Danfoss Roof application. Frost protection Application manual | English | Multiple | 23 Dec, 2016 | 8.6 MB | |
| Data sheet | ECtemp 850 (EFIT 850) | German | Austria | 09 Jul, 2019 | 4.0 MB | |
| Data sheet | ECtemp 850 (EFIT 850) | English | Multiple | 03 Mar, 2021 | 824.3 KB |
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