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CAREL pRack pR300 & pR300T Compressor Rack Controller



CAREL | ADVANCED REFRIGERATION CONTROL

CAREL pRack Compressor Rack Controller

pR300 HS & pR300T HS

Intelligent compressor rack management for commercial refrigeration, conventional refrigerants, subcritical CO₂ and transcritical CO₂ booster systems.

Compressor Control Fan Management Energy Optimisation CO₂ Refrigeration

Smart Control for Modern Compressor Rack Systems

The CAREL pRack pR300 and pR300T are advanced electronic controllers developed for managing refrigeration compressor racks, condenser fans, operating pressures, alarms and energy-saving functions.

Using CAREL's intelligent control algorithms, configurable inputs and outputs, and integration with supervisory systems, the pRack platform helps refrigeration system designers achieve precise control, flexible configuration and efficient operation.

Whether you are designing a conventional commercial refrigeration rack, a subcritical R744 CO₂ cascade system or a transcritical CO₂ booster system, CAREL offers dedicated controller solutions to suit different system requirements.

Choose the Right pRack Controller

TRADITIONAL & SUBCRITICAL

pRack pR300

For conventional refrigeration and subcritical CO₂ systems.

Designed for compressor rack management with integrated control of suction and condenser lines, modulating devices and selected electronic expansion valve applications.

Ideal for conventional and cascade refrigeration
TRANSCRITICAL CO₂

pRack pR300T

For advanced transcritical CO₂ booster systems.

Combines compressor rack control with specialised CO₂ management, including high-pressure valves, flash-gas valves, heat recovery and related safety functions.

Ideal for R744 transcritical booster refrigeration

Key Features & Benefits

Advanced Compressor Control

Supports multiple compressor technologies and capacity-control strategies, depending on system configuration.

Condenser Fan Management

Fan staging and modulation functions help maintain stable condensing pressure.

Energy Saving Functions

Floating suction and condensing setpoints, heat recovery and other configurable efficiency functions.

Flexible System Configuration

Different controller sizes and I/O configurations for varied rack requirements.

Communication & Supervision

Supports RS485 Fieldbus/BMS communications and system monitoring integrations.

Convenient Commissioning

Configuration wizard, USB functionality and tools for parameter management and software upgrades.

HS Platform – High-Speed Performance

The CAREL pRack HS platform uses upgraded high-speed hardware designed to simplify configuration, reduce waiting time during commissioning and improve controller responsiveness.

Up to 5× execution speed* 20-second startup* USB software upgrades

*As described by CAREL in comparison with the previous hardware generation.

Dedicated Refrigeration Functions

pR300 – Subcritical CO₂

Supports subcritical CO₂ cascade applications, including coordination between compressor racks and electronic expansion valves used with plate heat exchangers.

pR300T – Transcritical CO₂

Designed for CO₂ booster systems with high-pressure and flash-gas valve control, pressure management, heat recovery and related system functions.


Hardware Size & I/O Comparison

Size Analogue Inputs* Digital Inputs Analogue Outputs Digital Outputs EEV Drivers
Small 5 8 4 8 —
Medium 8 14 4 13 —
Medium + EVD 8 (+4) 14 4 13 2
Large 10 18 6 18 —

*Some analogue channels may also support digital input configuration. Actual functions and availability depend on controller hardware and software.

Available Model Range

Select the model family below to view CAREL catalogue part numbers. Codes listed are manufacturer catalogue variants; please confirm current stock and availability before ordering.

pRack pR300 – Traditional & Subcritical CO₂ Models
Part Number Description
PRK300S3F0 Small – built-in display
PRK300S3FK Small – external display
PRK300S0E0 Small – no display, 2 SSR
PRK300S3E0 Small – built-in display, 2 SSR
PRK300S0F0 Small – no display
PRK300M3F0 Medium – built-in display
PRK300M3FK Medium – external display
PRK300M0E0 Medium – no display, 2 SSR
PRK300M3E0 Medium – built-in display, 2 SSR
PRK300M0F0 Medium – no display
PRK300D3F0 Medium + twin EVD – built-in display
PRK300L3F0 Large – built-in display
PRK300L3FK Large – external display
PRK300L0E0 Large – no display, 6 SSR
PRK300L3E0 Large – built-in display, 6 SSR
PRK300L0F0 Large – no display

Additional versions are described in the pR300 user manual. The list above follows the product brochure.

pRack pR300T – Transcritical CO₂ Booster Models
Part Number Description
PRK30TS3FK Small – external display
PRK30TM3FK Medium – external display
PRK30TM0F0 Medium – no display
PRK30TD3F0 Medium + twin EVD – built-in display
PRK30TD3FK Medium + twin EVD – external display
PRK30TD0F0 Medium + twin EVD – no display
PRK30TD3E0 Medium + twin EVD – built-in display, 2 SSR
PRK30TL3F0 Large – built-in display
PRK30TL3FK Large – external display
PRK30TL0F0 Large – no display

Typical Applications

Supermarket Refrigeration Cold Storage Compressor Rack Systems Subcritical CO₂ Cascade Transcritical CO₂ Booster Commercial Refrigeration

Smarter Compressor Rack Management Starts Here

Looking for CAREL pRack compressor rack controllers in Malaysia? Contact RNA Engineering & Trading Sdn Bhd for product availability, model selection assistance and refrigeration control solutions.



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