Frequency converter variants ................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Compressor and frequency converter combinations .................................................................................................................... 6
Frequency converter nomenclature .....................................................................................................................................................8
Serial number................................................................................................................................................................................................ 8
Frequency converter specifications ...................................................................................................................................................... 9
VZH028-035-044G/J/H OSG version ...................................................................................................................................................16
OLS version ..................................................................................................................................................................................................16
Frequency converter dimensions ........................................................................................................................................................17
CDS803 frequency converter ................................................................................................................................................................18
CDS303 frequency converter ................................................................................................................................................................18
Electrical data, connections and wiring ............................................................................19
Supply voltage ............................................................................................................................................................................................19
EMC correct installation of an IP20 frequency drive CDS803 ....................................................................................................22
Wiring diagram of CDS803 .....................................................................................................................................................................22
Wiring connections of CDS803 .............................................................................................................................................................23
EMC correct installation of an IP20 frequency drive CDS303 ....................................................................................................24
Wiring diagram of CDS303 .....................................................................................................................................................................24
Wiring connections of CDS303 .............................................................................................................................................................25
Soft-start control ........................................................................................................................................................................................26
Phase sequency and reverse rotation protection ..........................................................................................................................26
IP rating .........................................................................................................................................................................................................26
Motor protection .......................................................................................................................................................................................26
Temperature protection ..........................................................................................................................................................................27
Voltage imbalance ....................................................................................................................................................................................27
Approvals and certificates .................................................................................................28
Low voltage directive 2014/35/EU ......................................................................................................................................................28
Approvals and certificates ......................................................................................................................................................................28
Short cycle timer function ......................................................................................................................................................................30
Discharge gas thermostat ......................................................................................................................................................................31
Oil return management function (single compressor) ................................................................................................................32
High and low pressure protection.......................................................................................................................................................32
Liquid floodback during operation .....................................................................................................................................................37
Reversible heat pump systems .............................................................................................................................................................41
Sound generation in a refrigeration or air conditioning system .................................... 43
Sound and vibration management ....................................................................................................................................................43
Gas pulsation ..............................................................................................................................................................................................43
System cleanliness ....................................................................................................................................................................................45
Brazing and soldering ..............................................................................................................................................................................45
High voltage test .......................................................................................................................................................................................46
System pressure test ................................................................................................................................................................................46
Vacuum pump down and moisture removal ..................................................................................................................................47
Ordering information .........................................................................................................52
Kit ordering and shipping ......................................................................................................................................................................52
Ordering information and packaging ................................................................................................................................................52
VZH converter order information ........................................................................................................................................................53
Lubricant, acoustic hoods and spare parts ......................................................................................................................................54
Spare parts frequency converter .........................................................................................................................................................55
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Discharge sensor (dome
sensor) for high discharge
temperature monitoring,
sensor is fitted into top
bracket. Discharge sensor
is optional.
Intermediate discharge
valves for better efficiency
at low pressure-ratio
VZH scroll specificities
Single compressors
Scrolls with optimized
volume ratio lead to better
heat pump application
EMC (Electro-Magnetic
Compatibility) bracket
provided allows for
grounding termination
of shielded wire-harness,
which reduces EMC
emissions between drive
and compressor
PVE 32 lubricant
New distributed IPM
motor lead to higher
power factor
Linear control oil pump
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Inverter compressors
Single compressors
Compressor size
Frequency converter
variants
Inverter technology offers more flexibility
in compressor selection than fixed-speed
compressors. Selection of the right inverter
compressor size can be made by different
methods:
1. Maximum cooling capacity: Select a
compressor size which achieves the peak load
system cooling capacity demand at its maximum
speed.
2. Nominal cooling capacity: Select a compressor
size which achieves the nominal system cooling
capacity at a rotational speed of 3600 - 4500 rpm
(60-75 rps).
Different frequency converter variants are
available according to:
Frequency converter for VZH028-035-044
200V&400V: CDS803
1. Mains supply voltage:
- 200-240V/3ph/50-60Hz
- 380-480V/3ph/50-60Hz
2. IP class (CDS803 drives are available in IP20 or
IP21 (requiring additional kit) housings)
3. Best Seasonal Efficiency Ratio: Select a
compressor size which achieves the minimum
system cooling demand at its minimum speed.
Ensure that the compressor is able to cover the
peak load system cooling capacity. This selection
makes the compressor run for a maximum time at
part load where the system efficiency is highest.
Performance tables at three speeds can be found
in the following pages. Detailed performances
can be found in datasheets and in selection
programs.
3. RFI (Radio Frequency Interference) class H4
4. Printed Circuit Board (PCB) coated
Frequency converter for VZH028-035-044 575V:
CDS303
1. Mains supply voltage: 525-600V/3ph/50-60Hz
2. IP class: IP20
3. RFI class HX: No filter
4. PCB not coated
Compressor and
frequency converter
combinations
VLT Compressor Drives
literatures
When the compressor size and mains voltage
have been defined in the above selection criteria,
the code number tables from the “Ordering
information and packaging” section provides the
appropriate frequency converter sizes and up
to eight corresponding code numbers for each
compressor model.
Note this compressor is equipped with
a four-pole electrical motor so the applied
frequency from the inverter will be 30 Hz
for 15 rps (900 rpm) up to 200 Hz for 100 rps
(6000 rpm).
CDS803: 4 digital (0 - 24 V), 2 analog (0 /±10 V or 4 - 20 mA, scalable)
CDS303: 6 digital (0-24V), 2 analog (0/+-10V or 4-20mA, scalable)
CDS803: 2 digital (0- 24 V), 2 analog (0-24 V), 2 relay
CDS303: 2 digital(0-24V), 1 analogue(0-24V), 2 relay
Pressostat / thermostat function (CDS303 only), short cycle protection, oil
return management
Displacement
50 rps
(m³/h)
60 rps
(m³/h)
100 rps
(m³/h)
Oil charge
(Liters)
Net weight
(kg)
Oil return management
Bearings lubrication
Oil return management function only works
under auto mode: After running at low rpm
(less than 40 rps) for 120 minutes, the internal
lubrication algorithm in the drive will accelerate
the compressor speed to 60 rps or above for
60 seconds to ensure sufficient lubrication of
compressor moving parts.
Warning:
This function is enabled by parameter 28-10 as
default setting. Please notice when hands on
mode is selected, oil return management will
A specific oil pump ensures optimal bearing
lubrication at all compressor speeds. The specific
oil pump provides sufficient bearing lubrication
not work even if parameter 28-10 (oil return
management) is set to on. If compressors run
below 40 rps for more than 120 minutes, oil
return fault alarm (A208) will report on LCP
and stop the compressor. Please select hands
on mode carefully and only select hands
on mode if the OEM has implemented oil
return management in the system controller
and qualified oil management. Under such
conditions, the compressor could run below 40
rps continually and meanwhile disable drive oil
return management 28-10.
at low speeds as well as to avoid excessive Oil
Circulation Ratio (OCR) at high speeds.
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Technical specifications
Capacity at EN12900 conditions - VZH028CJ-VZH035CJ-VZH044CJ
To: Evaporating temperature in °C Superheat = 10 K
Tc: Condensing temperature in °C Subcooling = 0 K
Qo: Cooling capacity in W Pe: Power input in kW (with drive loss)
Note: All performance test data after run-in 72hr
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Technical specifications
Capacity at ARI conditions - VZH028CJ-VZH035CJ-VZH044CJ
To: Evaporating temperature in °C Superheat = 11.1 K
Tc: Condensing temperature in °C Subcooling = 8.3 K
Qo: Cooling capacity in W Pe: Power input in kW (with drive loss)
Rating point: ARI@60 rps
To/Tc/SH/SC: 7.2°C/54.4°C/11.1K/8.3K@60rps
Single compressors
-
25370 1.40 5 29650 0.805--
Note: All performance test data after run-in 72hr
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Technical specifications
Capacity at EN12900 conditions - VZH028CH-VZH035CH-VZH044CH
To: Evaporating temperature in °C Superheat = 10 K
Tc: Condensing temperature in °C Subcooling = 0 K
Qo: Cooling capacity in W Pe: Power input in kW (with drive loss)
Note: All performance test data after run-in 72hr
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Technical specifications
Capacity at ARI conditions - VZH028CH-VZH035CH-VZH044CH
To: Evaporating temperature in °C Superheat = 11.1 K
Tc: Condensing temperature in °C Subcooling = 8.3 K
Qo: Cooling capacity in W Pe: Power input in kW (with drive loss)
Rating point: ARI@60 rps
To/Tc/SH/SC: 7.2°C/54.4°C/11.1K/8.3K@60rps
To: Evaporating temperature in °C Superheat = 10 K
Tc: Condensing temperature in °C Subcooling = 0 K
Qo: Cooling capacity in W Pe: Power input in kW (with drive loss)
Note: All performance test data after run-in 72hr
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Technical specifications
Capacity at ARI conditions - VZH028CG-VZH035CG-VZH044CG
Te-30-25-20-15-10-50510152025
rps
rpm
Models
VZH028CG
VZH035CG
VZH044CG
To: Evaporating temperature in °C Superheat = 11.1 K
Tc: Condensing temperature in °C Subcooling = 8.3 K
Qo: Cooling capacity in W Pe: Power input in kW (with drive loss)
Rating point: ARI@60 rps
To/Tc/SH/SC: 7.2°C/54.4°C/11.1K/8.3K@60rps
Recommended torque for
mounting bolts: 11 Nm (±1 Nm)
Application Guidelines
Dimensions
Single compressors
Sight glass / Oil level
sensor
VZH compressors OSG versions come equipped
with a threaded oil sight glass with 1"1/8 – 18
UNEF connection. It can be used for a visual
check of oil amount and condition.
Schrader
The oil fill connection and gauge port is a 1/4"
male flare connector incorporating a schrader
valve.
Suction & discharge
connections
VZH compressors are all delivered with suction
and discharge brazed connections only. They are
copper-plated steel connections.
Rotolock adaptors are available, refer to the
“Accessories” section.
Compressor modelsBrazed connection size
VZH028-044
Suction3/4"1-1/4"3/4"
Discharge1/2"1"1/2"120Z0365
VZH oil level sensor version compressors come
equipped with a screw-in optical part on oil level
switch port located below the electrical box.
SuctionDischarge
VZH028-035-0443/4"1/2"
Rotolock adaptor set
(adaptor, gasket, sleeve, nut)
RotolockSolder sleeve ODFCode NumberCode Number
120Z0126
Rotolock adaptor
( adaptor only)
120Z0366
Frequency converter
dimensions
Drive supply voltage
T2: 200-240/3/50-60
T4: 380-480/3/50-60
T6: 525-600/3/50 -60
Frequency converter dimensions depend
on supply voltage, IP rating and power. The
table below gives an overview of the overall
Min 100
Clearance above for cooling
L
dimensions and different drive enclosures
(H3, H4, H5, A3 and B3). Details for each drive
enclosure are on the following pages.
The dimensions are only for the physical units, but when installing in an application it is necessary to add space for free air passage both above and below the units. The amount
of space for free air passage is listed in “frequency converter dimensions - Clearance above/below (mm/inch)”.
The dimensions are only for the physical units, but when installing in an application it is necessary to add space for free air passage both above and below the units. The amount
of space for free air passage is listed in “frequency converter dimensions - Clearance above/below (mm/inch)”.
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Electrical data, connections and wiring
Single compressors
Supply voltage
Compressor electrical
specifications
RLA (Rated Load Amp)
MOC (Max Operating
Current)
Because VZH compressors are powered by a
frequency converter, the mains frequency, 50 or
60 Hz, is no longer an issue. Only the mains
voltage is to be taken into account. With 3 motor
voltage codes, the most common mains voltages
and frequencies are covered. Never connect the
VZH compressor directly to the mains power
supply in the case motor burns out.
Compressor rated
voltage (V)
414 V max.
210 V max.
RW: Winding resistance per winding, measured at motor terminals
RLA: Rated load Amp
Model
VZH044CG /VZH044CH
VZH035CG /VZH035CH12. 414.3
VZH028CG /VZH028CH10.311. 8
VZH044CJ
VZH035CJ26.630.6
VZH028CJ22.025.3
RW(Ω) at 20°C line
Rated Load Amp value is the current value at
maximum load, in the operating envelope, and
Max operating current is the maximum
continuous current which is 115% (VZH044-J is
Voltage codeMains voltage range of drive
J
G
H
to line
0.708±7%
0.185±7 %
200-240 V / 3 ph / 50 Hz &
200-240 V / 3 ph / 60 Hz (±10%)
380-480 V / 3 ph / 50 Hz &
380-480 V / 3 ph / 60 Hz (±10%)
525-600 V / 3ph / 50Hz &
525-600 V /3ph / 60Hz (±10%)
RLA (A)
15. 517.8
33.336
Max Operating
Current (A)
at maximum speed and maximum drive input
voltage.
108%) of RLA. This value is printed on compressor
nameplate.
Wiring connections
VZH scroll compressors will only compress gas
while rotating counter-clockwise (when viewed
from the top of the compressor).
The drawing shows electrical terminal labeling
and should be used as a reference when wiring
the compressor.
U, V & W of the drive and the compressor must be
connected accordingly.
For use of EMC bracket with shielded cable, it is
recommended to have a thread cutting screw
(#10-32) having a torque of 3NM.
Terminal cover mountingThe terminal cover and gasket should be installed
prior to operation of the compressor. The terminal
cover has two outside tabs, 180 degrees apart,
Terminal cover removal
push
Earth grounding
EMC bracket to
terminations of
shielded wire
that engage the terminal fence. When installing
the cover, check that it is not pinching the lead
wires.
push
push
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Electrical data, connections and wiring
Single compressors
Fuses
Danfoss recommends using the fuses listed
below to protect service personnel and property
in case of component break-down in the
frequency converter.
For circuit breakers, Moeller types have been
tested and are recommended. Other types of
circuit breakers may be used provided they limit
the energy to a level equal to or lower than the
Moeller types.
SizeTy peType RK1Type JTyp e TType RK1Type RK1Type RK1Moeller type
ULNon ULIP20
UL Compliant fuses
BussmannSIBALittle fuse
Recommended
circuit breaker
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Electrical data, connections and wiring
Single compressors
Wire sizesBelow table lists recommended wiring sizes for the motor compressor power supply cables. These
wiring sizes are valid for a cable length up to 20m.
From network to frequency converterFrom frequency converter to compressor
Typ emm²AWGTyp emm²AWG
CDS803-6kW(IP20)610V ZH028 -J610
200 - 240 V
380 - 400 V
525 - 600 V
Note: 1.The wire size here is the guideline but not the actual cable required. The required cable size should be specified by the OEM
depending on the unit design, ambient temperature, the wire material, current, etc.
Wiring & EMC protectionThe motor compressor power supply from
the CDS803/303 frequency converter to the
VZH compressor must be done with a braided
screened/shielded cable. This cable needs to
have its screen/shielding conduit connected to
earth on both ends. Avoid terminating this cable
connection with twisting ends (pigtails) because
that would result in an antenna phenomenon
and decrease the effectiveness of the cable.
Control cables to the CDS803/303 frequency
converter must use the same installation
principles as the motor power supply cable.
The motor compressor cable must be installed in
a conduit separated from the control and mains
cables.
Physical installation of the frequency converter
on the mounting plate must ensure good
electrical contact between the mounting plate
and the metal chassis of the converter. Use starwashers and galvanically conductive installation
plates to secure good electrical connections.
Refer to instructions MG18N202/MG34M402 for
tightening torques and screw sizes.
Note that the CDS803/303 must be mounted on
a plain wall to ensure a good air flow through its
heat exchanger.
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Electrical data, connections and wiring
EMC correct installation of an IP20 frequency drive CDS803
EMC qualification reports are available upon request to Danfoss technical support.
Single compressors
Wiring diagram of
CDS803
3 Phase
power
input
PLC etc.
PLC
Mains-supply
L1
L2
L3
PE
Reinforced protective earth
L1
L2
L3
PE
Min. 16 mm
Equalizing cable
Control cables
2
Min. 200 mm
between control
cable, mains cable
and between mains
motor cable
Panel
Com.
On
Warn.
Alarm
StatusQuick
Main
Menu
Menu
Menu
k
c
a
B
OK
Auto
Hand
Reset
On
On
Output
contactor etc.
Earthing rail
Cable insulation stripped
All cable entries in
one side of panel
Motor cable
Motor, 3 phases and
Protective earth
U
V
W
PE
Motor
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+10 V DC
0-10 V DC0/4-20 mA
0-10 V DC0/4-20 mA
50 (+10 V OUT)
53 (A IN)
54 (A IN)
55 (COM A IN/OUT)
42 0/4-20 mA A OUT / DIG OUT
45 0/4-20 mA A OUT / DIG OUT
12 (+24 V OUT)
18 (DIGI IN)
19 (DIGI IN)
20 (COM D IN)
27 (DIGI IN)
29 (DIGI IN)
24 V (NPN)
O V (PNP)
24 V (NPN)
O V (PNP)
24 V (NPN)
O V (PNP)
24 V (NPN)
O V (PNP)
Bus ter.
1 2
Bus ter.
RS-485
Interface
ON
ON=Terminated
OFF=Unterminated
(Com RS-485 ) 61
UDC-
UDC+
relay2
relay1
(N RS-485) 69
(P RS-485) 68
Not present on all power sizes
06
240 V AC 3 A
05
04
03
240 V AC 3 A
02
01
RS-485
Do not connect shield to 61
(PNP)-Source
(NPN)-Sink
RELAY
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Application Guidelines
Electrical data, connections and wiring
Wiring connections of
CDS803
L191L1U96T1/U
L292L2V97T2/V
L393L3W98T3/W
95PEPE99
450/4-20 mA A OUT / DIG OUT
420/4-20 mA A OUT / DIG OUT
50+10 V OUTNC
53A INNO02
54A INCOM01
55COM A IN/OUT
12+24 V OUTCO M04
18DIGI IN
19DIGI IN
27DIGI IN
29DIGI IN
20COM D IN
N RS-48569
P RS-48568
Com RS-48561
1
03
RELAY
NC06
NO05
Single compressors
Legends:
A: Analog
DIGI: Digital
IN: Input
OUT: Output
COM: Common
NC: Normally-closed
NO: Normally-open
Open loopProcess loop
91,92,933 phases mains inputxx
95Earthxx
42,45
0/4-20 mA Analague Output or Digital
Output
--
50+10V DC Output-530-10V or 4-20mA Analague Inputx540-10V or 4-20mA Analague Input-x
55Com Analague In/Outx12+24V output-18External On/Off(NO)xx
19Digital Input-27Safety Device e.g.: HP/LP switchxx
29Digital Input-20Com Digital Input-98To Compressor T3xx
97To Compressor T2xx
96To Compressor T1xx
99Earthxx
03,02,01Relay 1--
06,05,04Relay 2--
69,68RS485 Bus--
61RS485 Bus Com--
-: Optional connection
X: Mandatory connection
The CDS803 frequency converter is factory
preset with parameters for the open loop control
principle. The process loop control principle can
be selected by changing parameters in the “Quick
menu.”
Open loop: preset on input 53
0 - 10 V control
Frequency converter in slave mode
Process loop: preset on input 54
4 - 20 mA control
Frequency converter under own PID controller
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Electrical data, connections and wiring
EMC correct installation of an IP20 frequency drive CDS303
EMC qualification reports are available upon request to Danfoss technical support.
PLC etc. Panel
PLC
Min. 0.025 in ²
(16 mm²)
Equalizing cable
Control cables
Single compressors
Grounding rail
Cable insulation
stripped
All cable entries in
one side of panel
Wiring diagram of
CDS303
Mains supply
L1
L2
L3
PE
Reinforced protective ground
3 Phase
power
input
DC bus
+10Vdc
-10Vdc +10Vdc
0/4-20 mA
-10Vdc +10Vdc
0/4-20 mA
91 (L1)
92 (L2)
93 (L3)
95
PE
88 (-)
89 (+)
50 (+10 V OUT)
53 (A IN)
54 (A IN)
55 (COM A IN)
12 (+24V OUT)
13 (+24V OUT)
18 (D IN)
19 (D IN)
20
(COM D IN)
27
(D IN/OUT)
*
29
(D IN/OUT)
32 (D IN)
33 (D IN)
*
37 (D IN)
Min. 7.9 in
(200 mm)
between control
cables, motor cable
and mains cable
S201
1 2
ON
ON/I=0-20mA
S202
OFF/U=0-10V
ON
21
24V
0V
24V
0V
Switch Mode
Power Supply
10Vdc
15mA 130/200mA
+ -+-
P 5-00
24V (NPN)
0V (PNP)
24V (NPN)
0V (PNP)
24V (NPN)
0V (PNP)
24V (NPN)
0V (PNP)
24V (NPN)
0V (PNP)
24V (NPN)
0V (PNP)
24Vdc
S801
21
RS-485
Interface
ON
5V
Motor cable
Motor, 3 phases and
protective ground
(W) 98
(PE) 99
(R+) 82
(R-) 81
relay1
relay2
*
(COM A OUT) 39
(A OUT) 42
ON=Terminated
OFF=Open
S801
(P RS-485) 68
(N RS-485) 69
(COM RS-485) 61
(U) 96
(V) 97
03
02
01
06
05
04
0V
Brake
resistor
240Vac, 2A
240Vac, 2A
400Vac, 2A
Analog Output
0/4-20 mA
(PNP) = Source
(NPN) = Sink
130BA025.17
RS-485
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CDS303
Application Guidelines
Electrical data, connections and wiring
Wiring connections of
CDS303
L191L1U96T1/U
L292L2V97T2/V
L393L3W98T3/W
95PEPE99
39Ana out COM
42Ana out +
50Ana out +10 VNC
53Ana in 0 ± 10 VNO02
54Ana in 0 ± 10 VCOM01
55Ana in COM
12+24VCOM04
13+24V
18Dig in
19Dig in
27Dig in/out
29Dig in/out
32Dig inN- RS48569
33Dig inP+ RS48568
20Dig in COMCOM RS48561
37Dig in
1
RELAY
NC06
NO05
230V or 24V
~
2 A max
Single compressors
Legends:
Ana: Analogue
Dig: Digital
in: Input
out: Output
COM: Common
NC: Normally-closed
NO: Normally-open
VZH028/035/044 scroll compressors are designed
to operate without any assistance.
The CDS303 frequency converter is factory
preset with parameters for the open loop control
principle. The process loop control principle
can be selected by changing parameters in the
«Quick menu».
Open loop: preset on input 53
0 - 10 V control
Frequency converter in slave mode
Process loop: preset on input 54
4 - 20 mA control
Frequency converter under own PID controller
T37 is CE and UL approved for STO, Safety Torque
Function
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Electrical data, connections and wiring
Single compressors
Soft-start control
Phase sequency and
reverse rotation
protection
IP rating
The CDS803/CDS303 frequency converter
generates by design a compressor soft start with
an default initial ramp up of 7.5s to 50 rps.
Basically seen from the mains the inrush peak
reach a level which is only a few percent more
than the rated nominal current.
Current inrush will not exceed the frequency
converter maximum current.
The compressor will only operate properly in a
single direction. If electrical connections are done
correctly between the drive and the compressor
terminals (compressor and drive terminals U, V &
W matching), the drive will provide correct phase
supply to the compressor, and reverse rotation
will be not possible:
discharge, and suction line warming rather than
immediate cooling. The compressor can be
rapidly damaged in these conditions. To protect
compressors from reverse rotation, one of below
actions is required:
- Use pressure sensors to monitor pressure
difference between discharge and suction of
the compressor, and for normal operation,
• CDS terminal U (96) to VZH terminal T1/U
• CDS terminal V (97) to VZH terminal T2/V
• CDS terminal W (98) to VZH terminal T3/W
If compressor and drive U, V & W terminals are
not matching, the compressor can operate in a
reverse rotation. This results in excessive noise,
no pressure differential between suction and
discharge pressure should be at least 1 bar
higher than suction pressure within 30 s
running after compressor starting.
Mains connection to the CDS frequency
converter order has no influence on the output
phase sequence which is managed by the
frequency converter.
The compressor terminal box IP rating according to IEC529 is IP22.
Motor protection
ElementNumerals or lettersMeaning for the protection of equipment
Against ingress of solid foreign objects
0
First characteristic
numeral
Second
characteristic
numeral
1
2
3
4
5
6
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
VZH scroll compressors are not equipped with
an internal motor protector. Motor protection
is provided by the variable speed drive. All
parameters are factory preset in order to
guaranty locked rotor or overload current
(non protected)
≥ 50 mm diameter
≥ 12.6 mm diameter
≥ 2.5 mm diameter
≥ 1.0 mm diameter
dust protected
dust tight
When a warning situation is reached in the
current control, the CDS frequency converter
will automatically reduce the compressor
speed in order to keep the motor current of the
compressor below the maximum allowed.
protection.
Anti-reverse protection
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In some cases when compressors stop under
low mass flow low speed condition, discharge
valve may not seal discharge port fast enough,
thus compressors may run in a reverse rotation
due to the residual pressure difference and
generate a big noise. Running in the wrong
direction will reduce the reliability and lifetime
of the compressor. The drive shall prevent the
compressors scroll set from running the wrong
way during stop with anti reverse protection.
To activate the function, the customer must be
able to enable and disable the ANTI-REVERSE
PROTECTION.
Application Guidelines
Electrical data, connections and wiring
Single compressors
Temperature protection
Voltage imbalance
If the temperature in the drive is too high,
an alarm (CDS303: Alarm 29, Heatsink Temp.
CDS803: Alarm 69, Pwr. Card Temp) will be seen
to trip the drive. When the drive shows this
alarm, it’s suggested that OEM controller has to
The maximum allowable voltage imbalance
between each phase is 3%. Voltage imbalance
causes high amperage over one or several
phases, which in turn leads to overheating and
possible drive damage.
Mains imbalance function in CDS frequency
converter can be set to “[0] Trip” or “[1] Warning”
be programmed based on the reading of the
heatsink temperature received from the drive
to lower the load to avoid a trip-lock. Contact
Danfoss for more details.
in 14.12 parameter. It is, by default, factory preset
to “[1] Warning”.
Then the compressor electrical motor is never
affected by main voltage imbalance situations
which are made completely transparent by the
frequency converter.
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certificates
Approvals and certificates
VZH compressors comply with the following approvals and certificates.Approvals and
CE
(European Directive)
UL
(Underwriters Laboratories)
EMC
2014/30/EU
CCCVZH code G
All VZH models
All VZH models
VZH code G & code J
Single compressors
Low voltage directive
2014/35/EU
Internal free volume
ProductsVZH028-035- 044
Declaration of conformity ref.
Low voltage directive 2014/35/EU
ProductsInternal free volume at LP side without oil (liter)
VZH0283.2
VZH0353.2
VZH0443.2
Contact Danfoss
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Operating conditions
Single compressors
Application envelopes
The operating envelopes for VZH scroll
compressors are given in the figures below,
where the condensing and evaporating
temperatures represent the range for steady state
operation. Under transient conditions, such as
start-up and defrost, the compressor may operate
outside this envelope for short periods.
The figures below show the operating envelopes
for VZH compressors with refrigerants R410A.
Due to bearing loads and scroll stability, there
will be speed restrictions on the envelops.
The operating limits serve to define the
envelope within which reliable operation of the
compressor is guaranteed:
• Maximum discharge gas temperature: +135°C.
• Minimum suction superheat should be above
5 K and minimum sump superheat should refer
to the “off-cycle migration” chapter due to the
risk of liquid flood back.
• Attention to suction line insulation to reduce
useless superheat.
• Minimum and maximum evaporating and
condensing temperatures as per the operating
envelopes.
• VZH drive can only protect the compressor from
over current. Customers need to have a high
pressure, low pressure sensor and discharge
temperature thermostat to fully protect the
envelop. Since out of map running will threaten
the reliability of compressor, customers must
qualify map protection under all extreme
conditions.
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Application envelopes
for index B
Single compressors
VZH59F Map with R410A (SH 6 K)
70
65
60
55
50
45
40
35
30
25
20
Condensing temperature (°C)
15
10
5
0
-35-25-15-551525-30-20-100102030
°C
60-100rps
30-100rps20-100rps
Evaporating temperature (°C)
40-100rps
15-100rps
Voltage:400-460V/208-230V/525-600V
40-100rps
Short cycle timer function
VZH59F Map with R410A (SH 6 K)
70
65
60
55
50
45
40
35
30
25
20
Condensing temperature (°C)
15
10
5
0
-35-25-15-551525-30-20-100102030
°C
60-100rps
60-95rps
40-100rps
30-100rps
Evaporating temperature (°C)
Short cycle control is provided directly by the
CDS frequency converter, when parameter 28-00
is enabled.
The function is factory set to enabled, with
minimum running time to 60 seconds and the
interval between starts to 300 seconds.
Voltage:380V
40-95rps
20-100rps
40-100rps
15-100rps
Short cycle settings are accessible in the
parameter 28.0x list, in the “compressor functions”
menu.
If system is fully controlled by an external main
controller, it is recommended to limit the start/
stop frequency to 12 times per hour.
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Operating conditions
Single compressors
Discharge gas thermostatDischarge gas temperature (DGT) protection
is required if the high and low pressure switch
settings do not protect the compressor against
operations beyond its specific application
envelope. Please refer to the examples below,
70
65
60
55
50
45
40
35
30
25
20
Condensing temperature (°C)
15
10
5
0
-35-30-25-20-15-10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
Example 1 (R410A, SH = 6 K)
LP switch setting:
LP1 = 3.3 bar (g) (-15.5°C)
HP switch setting:
HP1 = 38 bar (g) (62°C)
Risk of operation beyond the application envelope.
DGT protection required.
DGT limit
LP1LP2
Evaporating temperature (°C)
which illustrate where DGT protection is required
(Ex. 1) and where it is not (Ex. 2). Please notice the
envelope boundaries change based on different
speed limits.
HP1
Example 1
HP2
Example 2
R410A
Example 2 (R410A, SH = 6 K)
LP switch setting:
LP2 = 4.6 bar (g) (-10.5°C)
HP switch setting:
HP2 = 31 bar (g) (52°C)
No risk of operation beyond the application envelope.
No DGT protection required.
The discharge gas temperature must not exceed
135°C.
A discharge gas temperature protection device
must be installed on all heat pumps. In reversible
air-to-air and air-to-water heat pumps, the
discharge temperature must be monitored
during development test by the equipment
manufacturer.
The compressor must not be allowed to cycle
on the discharge gas thermostat. Continuous
operations beyond the compressor’s operating
range will cause serious damage to the
compressor.
VZH028-044 can install a discharge sensor/ dome
sensor at the top of shell through a bracket
and the sensor has to been connected and
controlled by OEM controller. By installing it at
the top of shell, the discharge sensor can monitor
discharge temperature and work with OEM
controller to limit discharge temperature within
135°C. A customer might select NTC thermistor,
10KOhm@25°C type from “TOD Company” and
this type of sensor could be fit into VZH top
shell directly. The thermostat could also be
attached to the discharge line within 150 mm
from the compressor discharge port and must be
thermally insulated and tightly fixed to the pipe.
Bracket at the shell top
This side up
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Single compressors
Oil return management
function (single
compressor)
An insufficient oil level can be the result of oil
depositing itself in pipes and heat exchangers
or low velocity of compressors. The oil return
management could be achieved by increasing
velocity for short periods, at regular time
intervals.
CDS integrates oil return management function
together with compressor internal lubrication
protection.
Internal lubrication protection: If compressor runs
below 40 rps (ORM Min Speed Limit, 28-15) for
more than 120 minutes (low speed running time,
28-11), then CDS internal lubrication function will
accelerate compressor speed to 60 rps (minimum
ORM Boost Speed, 28-17) for 1 minute (minimum
duration, includes ramp up time, 28-13) to
guarantee compressor inner parts get lubricated.
In case slow acceleration condition, please make
sure compressor maintain minimum speed 40 rps
(80Hz) for at least 1 minute running.
Oil return function: To double ensure well
lubrication, compressor speed will boost to 60
rps (minimum ORM Boost Speed, 28-17) at a fixed
time intervals (as programmed in parameter 2812, default 24 hrs) any way. OEM could set 28-17
to a higher speed, such as 70 rps to secure oil
management
According to different application requirements,
OEM can either add oil separator (including to
add more oil in the system) or adjust oil return
parameters or might need both actions to keep
oil safety for compressor.
Oil management related parameters, 28-11,
28-12, 28-13,28-15 (CDS303 only), 28-17 (CDS303
only) could also be programmed by OEM.
Considering oil return risk, a split system
with more than 10 m piping length requires
mandatory application approval by Danfoss
application specialists.
High and low pressure
protection
High pressureAccording to EN378-2, a high-pressure (HP) safety
switch is required to shut down the compressor.
The high-pressure switch can be set to lower
values depending on the application and
ambient conditions. The HP switch must either be
placed in a lockout circuit or consist of a manual
reset device to prevent cycling around the highpressure limit. If a discharge valve is used, the HP
switch must be connected to the service valve
gauge port, which must not be isolated. The HP
switch can be connected to the CDS803 input 27/
CDS303 input 37 or an external contactor which
could be set before or after the drive.
Please note port 27 of CDS803 is not UL
certificated and when connected with high
pressure switch, no delay is permitted. OEM need
to set port 27 to “coast reverse/coast and reset
inverse” to get rid of minimum running time
restriction.
For CDS303, port 37 is CE and UL approved for
safety torque function.
If the contactor is placed between the drive and
compressor, to make sure a proper start up, the
contactor must be power on ahead of the drive
gets fed at least 3 seconds earlier.
When the contactor acts as a high pressure
switch, it has to be normally close switch. The
contactor will only open when high pressure
triggers or power off.
In case of HP cut out, the output contactor will
open while compressor is running, thus a Motor
Phase Loss alarm will occur.
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Operating conditions
Single compressors
Low pressure
Pressure settings
A low-pressure (LP) safety switch must be
used. Deep vacuum operations of a scroll
compressor can cause internal electrical arcing
and scroll instability. VZH compressors exhibit
high volumetric efficiency and may draw very
low vacuum levels, which could induce such
a problem. The minimum low-pressure safety
switch (loss-of-charge safety switch) setting is
given in the following table. For systems without
pump-down, the LP safety switch must either be
a manual lockout device or an automatic switch
wired into an electrical lockout circuit. The LP
operations of the compressor. LP switch settings
for pump-down cycles with automatic reset
are also listed in the table below. The lock-out
circuit or LP switch or series with other safety
devices could be connected to CDS803/CDS303
input 27. The low pressure switch must have the
highest priority that shall not be by passed. It
means when low pressure switch is activated,
compressor minimum running time should not
work. OEM need to set port 27 to “coast reverse/
coast and reset inverse” to get rid of minimum
running time restriction.
switch tolerance must not allow for vacuum
Pressure settingsR410A
Working pressure range high side bar (g)8.3 - 41.1 bar
Working pressure range low side bar (g)1.5-13.9 bar / 1.5-16.6 bar***
Maximum high pressure safety switch setting bar (g)43.75
Minimum low pressure safety switch setting * bar (g)1.0
Minimum low pressure pump-down switch setting ** bar (g)1.18
* LP safety switch shall never be bypassed.
** Recommended pump-down switch settings: 2.2 bar below nominal evaporating temperature with minimum of 1.18
***Only for index B
Electronic expansion valve
Crankcase heating function
With variable capacity systems, an electronic
expansion valve (EXV) is the strongly
recommended solution to handle refrigerant
mass flow variations. Danfoss recommends the
use of ETS products. Ramp-up and ramp-down
settings, of both EXV and compressor, must be
done with great care.
Ramp-up of the EXV must be shorter than
the ramp-up of the compressor, to avoid any
low pressure operation on suction side of the
There is no crankcase heating function in CDS
drives for VZH028-035-044. An external crankcase
compressor. The EXV can also be opened, up
to a certain degree, before the start up of the
compressor.
Ramp-down of the EXV must be longer than the
ramp-down of the compressor, also to avoid low
pressure operation (except with pump-down).
EXV should be closed, and remain closed,
when the compressor is off, to avoid any liquid
refrigerant entering the compressor.
heater is required. Refer to accessory list for code
numbers.
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System design recommendations
Single compressors
Essential piping design
considerations
The working pressure in systems with R410A is
about 60% higher than in systems with R22 or
R407C. Consequently, all system components and
piping must be designed for this higher pressure
level.
Proper piping practices should be employed to
ensure adequate oil return, even under minimum
load conditions with special consideration given
to the size and slope of the tubing coming
from the evaporator. Tubing returns from the
evaporator should be designed so as not to trap
oil and to prevent oil and refrigerant migration
back to the compressor during off-cycles.
In systems with R410A, the refrigerant mass
flow will be lower compared to R22/R407C
systems. To maintain acceptable pressure
drops and acceptable minimum gas velocities,
Piping should be designed with adequate
three-dimensional flexibility. It should not be in
contact with the surrounding structure, unless
a proper tubing mount has been installed.
This protection proves necessary to avoid
excess vibration, which can ultimately result in
connection or tube failure due to fatigue or wear
the refrigerant piping must be reduced in size
compared to R22 / R407C systems. Take care
also to not create overly high pressure drops
as in R410A systems the negative impact of
high pressure drops on the system efficiency is
stronger than in R22/R407C systems.
The design in this guideline is for short circuit
application. However, for long circuit and split
system application, an oil separator and an
external non-return valve are recommended for
use based on system qualification status.
CDS frequency converter integrates a special
feature in the compressor functions in order
to improve and secure the oil recovery from
the system. Refer to “Oil Return Management”
section.
from abrasion. Aside from tubing and connection
damage, excess vibration may also transmitted
to the surrounding structure and generate an
unacceptable noise level within that structure.
For more information on noise and vibration, see
“Sound and Vibration Management” section.
Suction lines
Discharge lines
If the evaporator lies above the compressor, as
is often the case in split or remote condenser
systems, the addition of a pump-down cycle
is strongly recommended. If a pump-down
cycle were to be omitted, the suction line must
have a loop at the evaporator outlet to prevent
refrigerant from draining into the compressor
during off-cycles.
If the evaporator were situated below the
compressor, the suction riser must be trapped so
as to prevent liquid refrigerant from collecting at
the outlet of the evaporator while the system is
idle, which would mislead the expansion valve’s
sensor (thermal bulb) at start-up.
When the condenser is mounted at a higher
position than the compressor, a suitably sized
U-shaped trap close to the compressor is
necessary to prevent oil leaving the compressor
from draining back to the discharge side of the
compressor during off cycle. The upper loop also
helps avoid condensed liquid refrigerant from
draining back to the compressor when stopped.
For inverter applications with long lines we
recommend the use of an oil separator even if it
is only the condenser which is far away from the
unit.
Piping must also be designed with care in order
to make sure the remaining oil not trapped by
the oil separator is properly carried over the
system.
Basic principal is shown here. Note that for the
discharge line, following the same principle
as for the suction line with a U-trap every 4 m
To condenser
HP
U-trap
0.5% slope
4 m/s or more
max. 4 m
U-trap, as short as possible
8 to 12 m/s
max. 4 m
0.5% slope
4m/s or more
U trap, as short as possible
LP
Evaporator
must be applied between discharge U-trap and
upper U-trap where the condenser is above the
compressor unit.
We also recommend installing one check valve
on the discharge line to the condenser next to
the condenser to avoid the possibility of having
the discharge tube full of liquid during off cycles;
discharge lines flooded by liquid which may
create start-up issues by drive over-torque or HP
switch trip.
Upper loop
HP
U Trap
LP
3D exibility
Condenser
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Single compressors
Oil management
Especially for split systems using variable speed
compressor, in which every installation is unique
and qualification of individual installations is not
practical, Danfoss requires that OEMs install an oil
separator (OS).
The requirement of an oil separator is also
suitable for any other system with complex
piping (long line set, U trap), multiple heat
exchangers and elevation changes.
Many oil separator designs exist, the selection,
requirements and recommendations of the oil
Separator manufacturer should be followed.
Please note that Oil Separators are not 100%
efficient and the OS efficiency will vary with
different compressor running speeds. Customers
should select the OS at the normal operating
point at low speed.
When oil separators are installed, OEM customers
need to evaluate the system performance
efficiency at key rating speeds to consider the
flow loss impact with the selected OS.
Danfoss recommends customers to use cyclonic
oil separators. The following principles are
recommended:
- OEM should select a common low speed
running point to evaluate OS max efficiency.
- Qualify oil management reliability at maximum
and minimum mass flow conditions in the
operating envelope with the OS selected
- Evaluate system efficiency at all rating conditions
to consider flow loss impact from the OS
For VZH028-035-044, the Schrader valve
connection is close to the internal oil pump. To
avoid reliability risks, please connect the OS to
the compressor suction tube. Never return oil to
the Schrader valve in order to avoid a potential
negative impact on reliability, such as oil
turbulence to the oil pump, etc..
For an illustration for OS connections to the
compressor, please refer as below:
Check valve
Oil separator
Capillary
Strainer
Solenoid valve
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Single compressors
Heat exchangers
Refrigerant charge limits
To obtain optimum efficiency of the complete
refrigerant system, optimized R410A heat
exchangers must be used. R410A refrigerant has
good heat transfer properties: it is worthwhile
designing specific heat exchangers to gain in size
and efficiency.
An evaporator with an optimized R410A
distributor and circuit will give correct superheat
at outlet and optimal use of the exchange
surface. This is critical for plate evaporators that
generally have a shorter circuit and a lower
volume than shell & tubes and air cooled coils.
For all evaporator types, special care is required
for superheat control leaving the evaporator and
oil return.
VZH compressors can tolerate liquid refrigerant
up to a certain extend without major problems.
However, excessive liquid refrigerant in the
compressor is always unfavorable for service life.
Besides, the installation cooling capacity may
be reduced because of the evaporation taking
place in the compressor and/or the suction line
instead of the evaporator. System design must be
such that the amount of liquid refrigerant in the
compressor is limited. In this respect, follow the
guidelines given in the section: “Essential piping
design recommendations” as a priority.
A sub-cooler circuit in the condenser that creates
high sub-cooling will increase efficiency at
high condensing pressure. In R410A systems
the positive effect of sub-cooling on system
efficiency will be significantly larger than in R22/
R407C systems.
Furthermore, for good operation of the
expansion device and to maintain good
efficiency in the evaporator it is important to
have an adequate liquid sub-cooling. Without
adequate sub-cooling, flash gas will be formed at
the expansion device resulting in a high degree
of vapor at the evaporator inlet leading to low
efficiency.
If the refrigerant charge exceeds the values
in table below, a suction line accumulator is
strongly recommended.
ModelRefrigerant charge limit (kg)
VZH028-0443.6
More detailed information can be found in the
paragraphs hereafter. Please contact Danfoss
technical support for any deviation from these
guidelines.
Off-cycle migrationLiquid refrigerant can find its way into the
compressor by means of off-cycle migration or
liquid floodback during operation.
Off-cycle refrigerant migration is likely to occur
when the compressor is located at the coldest
part of the installation, when the system uses
a bleed-type expansion device, or if liquid is
allowed to migrate from the evaporator into
the compressor sump by gravity. If too much
liquid refrigerant accumulates in the sump it
will saturate the oil and lead to a flooded start:
when the compressor starts running again, the
refrigerant evaporates abruptly under the sudden
decrease of the bottom shell pressure, causing
the oil to foam. In extreme situations, this might
result in liquid slugging (liquid entering the scroll
elements), which must be avoided as it causes
irreversible damage to the compressor.
The presence of liquid in the crankcase can be
easily detected by checking the sump level
through the oil sight glass. Foam in the oil sump
indicates a flooded start.
VZH scroll compressors can tolerate occasional
flooded starts as long as the total system charge
does not exceed the maximum compressor
refrigerant charge limit.
Off-cycle migration can be prevented by
implementing a crankcase heating or adding a
pump-down cycle to the operation cycle and a
liquid line solenoid valve.
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Single compressors
Crankcase heater / sump heater: A crankcase
heater is only effective if capable of sustaining
this level of temperature difference. Tests must
be conducted to ensure that the appropriate oil
temperature is maintained under all ambient
conditions (temperature and wind).
Liquid line solenoid valve (LLSV): An LLSV
may be used to isolate the liquid charge on the
condenser side, thereby preventing against
charge transfer or excessive migration to the
compressor during off-cycles. When installed,
Pump-down cycle: A pump-down cycle
represents one of the most effective ways to
protect against the off-cycle migration of liquid
refrigerant. Once the system has reached its set
point and is about to shut off, the LLSV on the
condenser outlet closes. The compressor then
pumps the majority of the refrigerant charge into
the condenser and receiver before the system
stops on the low pressure pump-down switch.
This step reduces the amount of charge on the
Provide separate electrical supply for the
heaters so that they remain energized even
when the machine is out of service (eg. seasonal
shut-down).
It’s recommended that the heater be turned on
for a minimum of 8 hours prior to starting the
compressor.
EXV also ensures this function. The quantity of
refrigerant on the low-pressure side of the system
can be further reduced by using a pump-down
cycle in association with the LLSV.
low side in order to prevent off-cycle migration.
The recommended low-pressure pump-down
switch setting is 1.5 bar below the nominal
evaporating pressure. It shall not be set lower
than 2.3 bar.
An external non return valve is recommended to
avoid liquid flood back from the high-pressure
side.
Liquid floodback during
operation
Liquid receiver: Refrigerant charge optimization
varies with compressor speed. To avoid flash
gas at low speed, a receiver may be necessary.
Receiver dimensioning requires special attention.
Danfoss recommends the use of an electronic
expansion valve for all air conditioning
applications with VZH028-044 compressors. An
EXV has two key benefits: it provides modulating
control of the system under varying load
The receiver shall be large enough to contain part
of the system refrigerant charge, but shall not
be too large, to avoid refrigerant overcharging
during maintenance operations.
conditions, and it protects the compressors from
flood back during adverse running conditions.
Exceptions to the use of EXV’s with Danfoss
variable speed compressors must be approved by
Danfoss application engineering.
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Manage superheatDuring normal operation, refrigerant enters
the compressor as a superheated vapor. Liquid
flood back occurs when a part of the refrigerant
Liquid flood back can cause oil dilution and, in
extreme situations lead to liquid slugging that
can damage compression parts.
entering the compressor is still in liquid state.
Requirement
In steady state conditions the expansion device
must ensure a suction superheat within 5K to 30K
(9 to 54°F).
System evaluation
Use the table in relation with the application to
quickly evaluate the potential tests to perform.
ApplicationTests to perform
Non reversibleLiquid flood back test
Reversible
Liquid flood back test
Test, criteria and solutions
Test N °PurposeTest conditionPass criteriaSolutions
Liquid flood back testing must be
carried out under expansion valve
threshold operating conditions:
•Lowest foreseeable evaporation,
and highest foreseeable
condensation.
•Minimum speed running.
Liquid flood
back test
Steady-state
For reversible system, perform test
in both heating and cooling mode
*Suction accumulator offers protection by trapping the liquid refrigerant upstream from the compressor. The accumulator should be sized at least 50 % of the total system
charge. Suction accumulator dimensions can impact oil return (gas velocity, oil return hole size…), therefore oil return has to be checked according to section “Manage oil in the
circuit”.
floodback
during defrost
cycle
unfavorable conditions :
• fan staging,
• compressor staging
• …
Defrost test must be carried
out in the most unfavorable
condition at 0°C (32°F) evaporating
temperature).
Oil superheat shall not be more than
30 sec below the safe limit defined in
the Dilution Chart. (see graph above)
Oil superheat shall not be more than
30 sec below the safe limit defined in
the Dilution Chart. (see graph ablve)
1.Check defrost logic.
In reversible systems, the defrost
logic can be worked out to limit
liquid floodback effect. (for more
details see “Control Logic”).
2. Add a suction accumulator*.
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Dilution chart
(reference at 20°C / 68°F ambient temperature)
-25.6 -13 -4514230 32 5059
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
Oil Superheat (K)
4
2
0
-32-25 -20 -15 -10-50510152025
Oil temperature sensor must be placed between
oil sight glass and compressor baseplate. Some
thermal paste shall be used to improve the
conductivity. The sensor must also be correctly
thermally insulated from the ambiance.
Evaporating Temperature °F
Unacceptable
Evaporating Temperature °C
Acceptable
68772780.6
Single compressors
32
29
25
22
18
14
11
Oil Superheat (°F)
7
4
0
The Oil superheat is defined as:
(Oil temperature - Evaporating temperature)
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Low ambient compressor
operations
Specific application recommendations
Single compressors
Low ambient start-up
Head pressure control under
low ambient conditions
Under cold ambient conditions, upon start-up
the pressure in the condenser may be so low
that a sufficient pressure differential across
the expansion device cannot be developed to
properly feed the evaporator. As a result, the
compressor may go into abnormal low suction
pressure, which can lead to compressor failure.
Under no circumstances should the compressor
be allowed to operate under vacuum. The lowpressure control must be set in accordance with
Several possible solutions are available to prevent
the compressor from drawing down to a vacuum
upon start-up under low ambient conditions.
In air-cooled machines, cycling the fans with
a head pressure controller will ensure that the
fans remain off until the condensing pressure
has reached a satisfactory level. In water-cooled
units, the same can be performed using a water
regulator valve that is also operated by head
pressure, thereby ensuring that the water valve
does not open until the condensing pressure
reaches a satisfactory level.
Note: The minimum condensing pressure must
be set at the minimum saturated condensing
temperature shown in the application envelopes.
the table section “Pressure settings” in order to
prevent this from happening.
Low pressure differentials can also cause the
expansion device to “hunt” erratically, which
might cause surging conditions within the
evaporator, with liquid spillover into the
compressor. This effect is most pronounced
during low load conditions, which frequently
occur during low ambient conditions.
Under very low ambient conditions, in which
testing has revealed that the above procedures
might not ensure satisfactory condensing and
suction pressures, the use of a liquid receiver
with condenser and receiver pressure regulators
would be possible.
Condensing pressure control is also strongly
recommended to improve any system efficiency.
The most accurate value is to control the
condensing temperature at 12 K above the
ambient temperature for air cooled condensers.
For further information, please contact Danfoss
Technical support.
Crankcase heaters
Low load operationsIt is recommended that the unit is tested and
A crankcase heating will minimize refrigerant
migration caused by the large temperature
gradient between the compressor and the
remainder of the system.
monitored at minimum load and, if possible,
during low ambient conditions as well. During
conditions of low load on the system, the
following considerations should be taken into
account to ensure proper system operating
characteristics.
Belt type crankcase heaters can be used, see
section "Accessory". They can be connected to
CDS relay 1 or 2.
• The superheat setting of the expansion
device should be sufficient to ensure proper
superheat levels during low loading periods.
6 K stable superheat is required. In addition,
the refrigerant charge should be sufficient
to ensure proper sub-cooling within the
condenser so as to avoid the risk of flashing in
the liquid line before the expansion device. The
expansion device should be sized to ensure
proper control of the refrigerant flow into the
evaporator.
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Specific application recommendations
Single compressors
Brazed plate heat
exchangers
An oversized valve may result in erratic control.
This can lead to liquid refrigerant entering the
compressor if the expansion valve does not
provide stable refrigerant super-heat control
under varying loads.
• Condenser fans should be cycled in such a
way that the minimum pressure differential is
maintained between the suction and discharge
pressures. Inverter fans can also be used to
control the amount of heat to be removed from
the condenser.
A brazed plate heat exchanger needs very little
internal volume to satisfy the set of heat transfer
requirements. Consequently, the heat exchanger
offers very little internal volume for the
compressor to draw vapor from on the suction
side. The compressor can then quickly enter into
a vacuum condition. It is therefore important
that the expansion device be sized correctly
and that a sufficient pressure differential across
the expansion device be available to ensure
adequate refrigerant feed into the evaporator.
This aspect is of special concern when operating
the unit under low ambient and load conditions.
For further information on these conditions,
please refer to the previous sections.
• The compressors should be run for a
minimum period in order to ensure that the
oil has sufficient time to properly return to
the compressor sump and that the motor has
sufficient time to cool under conditions of
lowest refrigerant mass flows.
Refer to section “Oil return management
function”.
The suction line running from the heat exchanger
to the compressor must be trapped to avoid
refrigerant migration to the compressor.
When using a brazed plate condenser heat
exchanger, a sufficient free volume for the
discharge gas to accumulate is required in order
to avoid excess pressure build-up. At least 1
meter of discharge line is necessary to generate
this volume. To help reduce the gas volume
immediately after start-up even further, the
supply of cooling water to the heat exchanger
may be opened before the compressor starts
up so as to remove superheat and condense the
incoming discharge gas more quickly.
Reversible heat pump
systems
Discharge temperature
monitoring
Due to the small volume of the brazed plate heat
exchanger, no pump-down cycle is normally
required.
Transients are likely to occur in reversible heat
pump systems, i.e. a changeover cycle from
cooling to heating, defrost or low-load short
cycles. These transient modes of operation
may lead to liquid refrigerant carry-over (or
flood-back) or excessively wet refrigerant return
conditions. As such, reversible cycle applications
require specific precautions in order to ensure a
long compressor life and satisfactory operational
function. Compressors need to run at least
Heat pumps frequently utilize high condensing
temperatures in order to achieve a sufficient
temperature rise in the medium being heated.
At the same time, they often require low
evaporating pressures to obtain sufficient
temperature differentials between the evaporator
and the outside temperature. This situation
may result in high discharge temperature; as
such, it is mandatory that a discharge gas safety
control is included to protect the compressor
Because of the large compressor capacity
variation and VZH capability to run at low
condensing temperature an EXV (electronic
expansion valve) is mandatory.
1 minute at 50 rps each time after reverse.
Regardless of the refrigerant charge in the
system, specific tests for repetitive flood-back
are required to confirm whether or not a suction
accumulator needs to be installed. The following
considerations cover the most important issues
when dealing with common applications.
Each application design however should
be thoroughly tested to ensure acceptable
operating characteristics.
from excessive temperatures. Operating the
compressor at too high discharge temperatures
can result in mechanical damage to the
compressor as well as thermal degradation of the
compressor lubricating oil and a lack of sufficient
lubrication.
Refer to the “Discharge gas thermostat” section
for frequency converter settings and accessories
availability.
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Discharge line and reversing
valve
Defrost and reverse cycle
Suction line accumulator
The VZH scroll compressor is a high volumetric
machine and, as such, can rapidly build up
pressure in the discharge line if gas in the line
becomes obstructed even for a very short period
of time which situation may occur with slowacting, reversing valves in heat pumps. Discharge
pressures exceeding the operating envelope may
result in nuisance high-pressure switch cutouts
and can generate excessive load on bearings and
motor.
To prevent such occurrences, it is important that
a 1-meter minimum discharge line length be
allowed between the compressor discharge port
and the reversing valve or any other restriction.
This gives sufficient free volume for the discharge
After the 4-way valve is moved to defrost
position, and in order to shorten the defrost
period, the compressor speed can be maintained
at 70 rps or higher speed during the defrost
period.
The use of a suction line accumulator is strongly
recommended in reversible-cycle applications.
This because of the possibility of a substantial
quantity of liquid refrigerant remaining in the
evaporator, which acts as a condenser during the
heating cycle.
This liquid refrigerant can then return to the
compressor, either flooding the sump with
refrigerant or as a dynamic liquid slug when
gas to collect and to reduce the pressure peak
during the time it takes for the valve to change
position. At the same time, it is important that
the selection and sizing of the reversing or 4-way
valve ensure that the valve switches quickly
enough to prevent against too high discharge
pressure and nuisance high-pressure cutouts.
Check with the valve manufacturer for optimal
sizing and recommended mounting positions.
It is strongly recommended to reduce the
compressor speed to 25/30 rps before the 4-way
valve is moved from a position to another.
Refer also to high and low pressure protection.
When the compressor is started again each time,
compressor will run at 50 rps for at least 1 minute.
Thus to avoid excessive liquid refrigerant to come
back to the compressor sump.
the cycle switches back to a defrost cycle or to
normal cooling operations.
Sustained and repeated liquid slugging and
floodback can seriously impair the oil’s ability to
lubricate the compressor bearings. This situation
can be observed in wet climates where it is
necessary to frequently defrost the outdoor
coil in an air source heat pump. In such cases a
suction accumulator becomes mandatory.
Water utilizing systems
Apart from residual moisture in the system
after commissioning, water could also enter the
refrigeration circuit during operation. Water in
the system should always be avoided. Not only
because it can quickly lead to electrical failure,
sludge in sump and corrosion but in particular
because it can cause serious safety risks.
Common causes for water leaks are corrosion and
freezing.
Corrosion: Materials in the system shall be safe to
use with water and protected against corrosion.
Freezing: When water freezes into ice its volume
expands which can damage heat exchanger
walls and cause leaks. During off periods water
inside heat exchangers could start freezing when
ambient temperature is lower than 0°C. During
on periods ice banking could occur when the
circuit is running continuously at too low load.
Both situations should be avoided by connecting
a pressure and thermostat switch in the safety
line.
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Sound and vibration management
Single compressors
Running sound level
ModelFrequency RPS
VZH028-044
Average sound power for reference at ARI A/C conditions measured in free space.
Please notice below two phenomenon is also normal for variable speed compressor:
1. At light load and low speed condition the compressor may produce certain discharge pulsation.
2. In some situations when the compressor stops working, there may still be some noise which lasts around 2 seconds. The electromagnetic noise is caused by drive anti-reverse
protection.
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Sound generation in a
refrigeration or air
conditioning system
For all VZH models, noise level given in table does not include bottom hood attenuation.
200 V400 V575 V
Without accoustic
hood (dBA)
Typical sound and vibration in refrigeration and
air conditioning systems encountered by design
and service engineers may be broken down into
the following three source categories.
With accoustic
hood (dBA)
Without accoustic
hood (dBA)
With accoustic
hood (dBA)
Without accoustic
hood (dBA)
Mechanical vibrations: These generally extend
along the parts of the unit and structure.
Gas pulsation: This tends to travel through the
cooling medium, i.e. the refrigerant.
With accoustic
hood (dBA)
Sound radiation: This generally takes an
airborne path.
The following sections focus on the causes and
methods of mitigation for each of the above
sources.
Compressor sound
radiation
For sound radiating from the compressor, the
emission path is airborne and the sound waves
travel directly from the machine in all directions.
outside. Ensure that no components capable
of transmitting sound/vibration within the unit
come into direct contact with any non insulated
parts on the walls of the unit.
The VZH scroll compressor is designed to be
quiet and the frequency of the sound generated
is pushed into the higher ranges, which not only
are easier to reduce but also do not generate the
penetrating power of lower-frequency sound.
Because of the VZH unique design of a full-
suction gas-cooled motor, compressor body
insulation across its entire operating range is
possible. Acoustic hoods are available from
Danfoss as accessories. These hoods are quick
Use of sound-insulation materials on the inside of
unit panels is an effective means of substantially
and easy to install and do not increase the overall
size of the compressors to a great extent.
reducing the sound being transmitted to the
Mechanical vibrations
Speed by-pass
Gas pulsation
Vibration isolation constitutes the primary
method for controlling structural vibration. VZH
scroll compressors are designed to produce
minimal vibration during operations. The use of
rubber isolators on the compressor base plate or
on the frame of a manifolded unit is very effective
in reducing vibration being transmitted from
the compressor(s) to the unit. Once the supplied
rubber grommets have been properly mounted,
vibrations transmitted from the compressor base
If vibrations occurs at some typical frequencies
of the VZH variable speed compressor system,
design must be checked: frame, piping,
pipes using cushioned clamps. But if some
frequencies continue to produce unacceptable
The VZH scroll compressor has been designed
and tested to ensure that gas pulsation has been
optimized for the most commonly encountered
air conditioning pressure ratios. On heat pump
installations and other installations where the
pressure ratio lies beyond the typical range,
testing should be conducted under all expected
plate to the unit are held to a strict minimum.
In addition, it is extremely important that the
frame supporting the mounted compressor be of
sufficient mass and stiffness to help dampen any
residual vibration potentially transmitted to the
frame.
For further information on mounting
requirements, please refer to the section on
mounting assembly.
vibration levels, speed by-pass is adjustable
in the frequency converter, in order to avoid
some frequency ranges. Four by-pass ranges
are adjustable, and settings can be made in
parameter group 4-6.
conditions and operating configurations to
ensure that minimum gas pulsation is present. If
an unacceptable level is identified, a discharge
muffler with the appropriate resonant volume
and mass should be installed. This information
can be obtained from the component
manufacturer.
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Installation
Single compressors
Compressor handling
Mounting
Each compressor is shipped with printed
instructions for installation. These instructions
can also be downloaded from:
Each VZH scroll compressor is equipped with
one lift ring on the top shell. Always use the
ring when lifting the compressor. Use lifting
equipment rated and certified for the weight
of the compressor. A spreader bar rated for the
weight of the compressor is highly recommended
to ensure a better load distribution. The use
of lifting hooks closed with a clasp certified to
lift the weight of the compressor is also highly
recommended. Always respect the appropriate
rules concerning lifting objects of the type and
weight of these compressors. Maintain the
compressor in an upright position during all
handling operations.
When the compressor is mounted as part of
an installation, never use the lift rings on the
compressor to lift the installation. The risk is that
the lugs could separate from the compressor
Maximum inclination from the vertical plane,
while operating must not exceed 7 degrees.
All compressors are delivered with four rubber
grommets and metal sleeves. Compressors
must always be mounted with these grommets.
Recommended torque for mounting bolts: 11 Nm
(±1 Nm).
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or that the compressor could separate from the
base frame with extensive damage and possible
personal injury as a result.
Never apply force to the terminal box with the
intention of moving the compressor, as the
force placed upon the terminal box can cause
HEAVY
do not lift
manually
extensive damage to both the box and the
components contained inside.
29.5
Ø11
Recommended torque for
mounting bolts: 11 Nm (±1 Nm)
Ø 41
Removing connections
shipping plugs
Before the suction and discharge plugs are
removed, the nitrogen holding charge must be
released via the suction schrader valve to avoid
an oil mist blowout. Remove the suction plug
first and the discharge plug afterwards. The plugs
should be removed only just before connecting
the compressor to the installation in order to
avoid moisture from entering the compressor.
When the plugs are removed, it is essential to
keep the compressor in an upright position so as
to avoid oil spillage.
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Single compressors
System cleanlinessThe refrigerant compression system, regardless
of the type of compressor used, will only provide
high efficiency and good reliability, along with
a long operating life, if the system contains
solely the refrigerant and oil it was designed
for. Any other substances within the system
will not improve performance and, in most
cases, will be highly detrimental to a system’s
The use of highly hygroscopic polyolester oil
in R410A compressors requires that the oil be
exposed to the atmosphere as little as possible.
System contamination is one of main factors
affecting equipment reliability and compressor
service life. It is important therefore to take
system cleanliness into account when assembling
a refrigeration system. During the manufacturing
process, circuit contamination may be caused by:
Tubing
Only use clean and dehydrated refrigeration
grade copper tubing. Tube-cutting must be
carried out so as not to deform the tubing
roundness and to ensure that no foreign debris
remains within the tubing. Only refrigerant grade
fittings should be used and these must be of
operation. The presence of non-condensable
substances and system contaminants such as
metal shavings, solder and flux, have a negative
impact on compressor service life. Many of these
contaminants are small enough to pass through a
mesh screen and can cause considerable damage
within a bearing assembly.
• Brazing and welding oxides,
• Filings and particles from the removal of burrs in
pipe-work,
• Brazing flux,
• Moisture and air.
Consequently, when building equipment
and assemblies, the precautions listed in the
following paragraphs must be taken.
both a design and size to allow for a minimum
pressure drop through the completed assembly.
Follow the brazing instructions bellow. Never drill
holes into parts of the pipe-work where filings
and particles can not be removed.
Filter driers
Brazing and soldering
Copper to copper
connections
Dissimilar metals
connections
Compressor connection
For new installations with VZH compressors with
polyolester oil, Danfoss recommends using the
Danfoss DML 100% molecular sieve, solid core
filter drier. Molecular sieve filter driers with loose
beads from third party suppliers shall be avoided.
For servicing of existing installations where acid
formation is present the Danfoss DCL solid core
filter driers containing activated alumina are
recommended.
When brazing copper-to-copper connections,
the use of copper/phosphorus brazing alloy
containing 5% silver or higher with a melting
When manipulating dissimilar metals such as
copper and brass or steel, the use of silver solder
and anti-oxidant flux is required.
When brazing the compressor fittings, do not
overheat the compressor shell, which could
severely damage certain internal components
due to excessive heating. Use of a heat shield
and/or a heat-absorbent compound is highly
recommended. Due to the relatively sizable
tubing and fitting diameters a double-tipped
torch using acetylene is recommended for
brazing operation on VZH compressors.
The drier is to be oversized rather than
undersized. When selecting a drier, always take
into account its capacity (water content capacity),
the system refrigeration capacity and the system
refrigerant charge.
temperature of below 800°C is recommended. No
flux is required during brazing.
heat shield
C
B
A
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For brazing the suction and discharge
connections, the following procedure is advised:
• Make sure that no electrical wiring is connected
to the compressor.
• Protect painted surfaces on the terminal box
and compressor from torch heat damage (see
diagram).
• Remove the Teflon gaskets when brazing
rotolock connectors with solder sleeves.
• Use only clean, refrigeration-grade copper
tubing and clean all connections.
• Use brazing material with a minimum of 5%
silver content.
• Purge nitrogen or CO
through the compressor
2
in order to prevent against oxidation and
flammable conditions. The compressor should
not be exposed to the open air for extended
periods.
• Use of a double-tipped torch is recommended.
• Apply heat evenly to area A until the brazing
temperature is reached. Move the torch to
area B and apply heat evenly until the brazing
temperature has been reached there as well,
and then begin adding the brazing material.
Move the torch evenly around the joint, in
applying only enough brazing material to flow
the full circumference of the joint.
• Move the torch to area C only long enough to
draw the brazing material into the joint, but not
into the compressor.
• Remove all remaining flux “once the joint has
been soldered” with a wire brush or a wet cloth.
Remaining flux would cause corrosion of the
tubing.
Ensure that no flux is allowed to enter into the
tubing or compressor. Flux is acidic and can cause
substantial damage to the internal parts of the
system and compressor.
The polyolester oil used in VZH compressors
is highly hygroscopic and will rapidly absorb
moisture from the air. The compressor must
therefore not be left open to the atmosphere
for a long period of time. The compressor fitting
plugs shall be removed just before brazing the
compressor. The compressor should always be
the last component brazed into the system
Before eventual unbrazing the compressor or
any system component, the refrigerant charge
must be removed from both the high- and
low-pressure sides. Failure to do so may result in
serious personal injury. Pressure gauges must be
used to ensure all pressures are at atmospheric
level.
For more detailed information on the appropriate
materials required for brazing or soldering, please
contact the product manufacturer or distributor.
For specific applications not covered herein,
please contact Danfoss for further information.
High voltage test
System pressure test
Carry out a high voltage test by short-circuiting
terminals U, V, W, L1, L2 and L3. Energize by max.
1920 V DC for code G compressors and 1460 V DC
for code J compressors for one second between
this short-circuit and the chassis. When running
high voltage tests of the entire installation,
frequency converter and compressor electrical
Always use an inert gas such as nitrogen for
pressure testing. Never use other gases such as
motor compressor test can be conducted
together. When conducting a high voltage test
make sure the system is not under vacuum: this
may cause electrical motor compressor failure.
Please note, it is note recommended that a highvoltage test be carried out too often as it may
damage the motor.
an inflammable mixture. Do not exceed the
following pressures:
oxygen, dry air or acetylene as these may form
Maximum compressor test pressure (Low side)30 bar
Maximum compressor test pressure (High side)41.1 b ar
Maximum pressure difference between high side and
low side of the compressor
Pressurize the system on HP side first then LP side
to prevent rotation of the scroll. Never let the
pressure on LP side exceed the pressure on HP
side with more than 5 bar.
36 bar
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Leak detectionLeak detection must be carried out using a
mixture of nitrogen and refrigerant or nitrogen
and helium, as indicated in the table below.
Never use other gasses such as oxygen, dry air
or acetylene as these may form an inflammable
mixture.
Pressurize the system on HP side first then LP
side.
Vacuum pump down and
moisture removal
Refrigerant charging
Moisture obstructs the proper functioning
of both the compressor and the refrigeration
system. Air and moisture reduce service life and
increase condensation pressure, which causes
abnormally high discharge temperatures that
are then capable of degrading the lubricating
properties of the oil. The risk of acid formation
is also increased by air and moisture, and this
condition can also lead to copper plating. All
For the initial charge, the compressor must not
run and eventual service valves must be closed.
Charge refrigerant as close as possible to the
nominal system charge before starting the
compressor. This initial charging operation must
be done in liquid phase as far away as possible
from the compressor. The best location is on the
liquid line between the condenser outlet and the
filter drier. Then during commissioning, when
needed, a complement of charge can be done
Leak detection
with refrigerant
Nitrogen & R410ANitrogen & Helium
these phenomena may cause both mechanical
and electrical compressor failures. The typical
method for avoiding such problems is a vacuum
pump-down executed with a vacuum pump, thus
creating a minimum vacuum of 500 microns (0.67
mbar). Please refer to News bulletin
Tl1-026-0302 “Vacuum pump down and
dehydration procedure”.
in liquid phase: slowly throttling liquid in on the
low pressure side as far away as possible from the
compressor suction connection. The refrigerant
charge quantity must be suitable for both
summer and winter operations.
Refer to news bulletin FRCC.EN.050 “Danfoss
Commercial Compressors recommended
refrigerant system charging practice” for more
details.
Leak detection
with a mass spectrometer
Commissioning
The system must be monitored after initial
startup for a minimum of 60 minutes to ensure
proper operating characteristics such as:
• Proper metering device operation and desired
superheat readings
• Suction and discharge pressure are within
acceptable levels
• Low foaming in sight glass and compressor
sump temperature 10K above saturation
temperature to show that there is no refrigerant
migration taking place
• Acceptable cycling rate of compressors,
including duration of run times.
Note this compressor is equipped with
a four-pole electrical motor so the applied
frequency from the inverter will be 30 Hz for
A short cycling protection is provided in the CDS
frequency converter. It is factory preset “enabled”
with the following parameters in:
28.01 - interval between 2 starts: 300 secondes
28.02 - minimum run time: 60 seconds.
This minimum run time is set to guaranty long
enough running time at start up in order to
create enough refrigerant flow velocity in the
system to recover the oil to the compressor
sump.
• Current draw of compressor within acceptable
values (RLA ratings)
• No abnormal vibrations and noise.
15 rps(900 rpm) up to 200 Hz for 100 rps (6000
rpm).
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Oil level checking and
top-up
In installations with good oil return and line
runs up to 15 m, no additional oil is required. If
installation lines exceed 15 m, additional oil may
be needed. 1 or 2% of the total system refrigerant
charge (in kg) can be used to roughly define the
required oil top-up quantity (in liters) but in any
case the oil charge has to be adjusted based on
the oil level in the compressor sight glass.
When the compressor is running under stabilized
conditions, the oil level must be visible in the
sight glass.
The presence of foam filling in the sight glass
indicates large concentration of refrigerant in the
oil and / or presence of liquid returning to the
compressor.
The oil level can also be checked a few minutes
after the compressor stops, the level must be
between ¼ and ¾ of sight glass.
When the compressor is off, the level in the
sight glass can be influenced by the presence of
refrigerant in the oil.
VZH028-035-044 are factory charged with
PVE32(160HV), when topping up the compressor,
customer could also use PVE68(320HV) lubricant.
Danfoss supply PVE68 as accessory.
There will be no reliability risks even VZH is with
100% PVE68, but the mixture of PVE32 and PVE68
will cause performance drop.
Top-up the oil while the compressor is idle. Use
the schrader connector or any other accessible
connector on the compressor suction line and
a suitable pump. See news bulletin “Lubricants
filling in instructions for Danfoss Commercial
Compressors.”
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Depth
Height
Width
CD803 packaging
Application Guidelines
Ordering information and packaging
Single compressors
Kit ordering and shipping
Packaging
Compressor single pack
Compressor Industrial pack
Frequency converter single
pack
The tables on the following pages give code
numbers for ordering purposes for the VZH
Compressor model
VZH028/035/04446429228630
Height
(mm)
Compressors are not packed individually but are
shipped all together on one pallet. They can be
Compressor
model
VZH0281211708156254303
VZH0351211708156254503
VZH0441211708156254503
Drive supply
voltage
T2: Code J
T4: Code G
T6: Code H
Nbr*
Compressor
VZH028/035H43802503757.9
VZH044H54202903759.5
VZH028/035H32551002064.5
VZH044H43802503757.9
VZH028A33901963016.6
VZH035/044B334950033013
Length
(mm)
enclosure
Drive
compressor and CDS frequency converter kit
packed and shipped separately.
Width
(mm)
Depth
(mm)
ordered in quantities of full pallets only, multiples
of 12 compressors, according below table.
Typ eCode n°Description ApplicationPackagingPack size
120Z0581 LCP
120Z0 617
120Z0326 LCP
LCP kit for remote mounting contains rubber sealing,
3m cable, bracket and screws
Frequency converter 803 / VZH028-044
code G & code J
Frequency converter CDS803 / VZH028044 code G & code J
Frequency converter CDS303/ VZH028044 code H
Single pack1
Single pack1
Single pack1
Decoupling Plate
Compressor
Frame
200-24 0V380-480V
H3-VZH028/035120Z0582Single pack1
H4VZH028/035VZH044120Z0583Single pack1
H5VZH044-120Z0583Single pack1
Note: use the decoupling plate for EMC correct installation
Decoupling platePackagingPack size
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