
1
PREFACE
1.1
Safety
considerations
Many
safety features
have
been
designed
into
the
TCU
40/80toprotect
the
operator
and
the
equipment.
The
following
symbols
are
usedinthis
manualtoindicate
the
various
safety
conditions.
General
Alert
General
Alert
symbol
denotes
the
potential
of
personal
hazards
or
equipment
failure.
Warnings
are
given
when
failuretoobserve
the
instruction
could
resultininjuryordeathtopersons.
Cautions
are
given
where
failuretoobserve
the
instruction
could
resultindamagetothe
equipment,
associated
equipment
and
process.
Statementonavoiding
the
hazard.
Electric
Shock
Electric
Shock
symbol
denotes
the
presenceofhigh
voltage
or
current.Itcalls
attentiontothe
procedure,
practice,orthe
like,
whichifnot
done
correctlyoradheredtocould
resultininjury
or
death.
Statementonavoiding
the
hazard.
Eye
Protection
Eye
Protection
symbol
denotesahazard
which
could
cause
injuryorirritation
to
the
eyes.
Statementonavoiding
the
hazard.
Toxic
Gases
Toxic
Gases
symbol
denotesapersonal
hazard.
It
calls
attentiontothe
procedure,
practice,orthe
like,
which
if
not
done
correctly
or
adheredtocould
resultininjury or death.
Statementonavoiding
the
hazard.
TCU
40/80
Temperature
Control
Unit

Hot
Surfaces
Hot
Surfaces
symbol
denotes a
hazard
which
could
cause
injury
or burns.
Statementonavoiding
the
hazard.
Hand
Protection
Hand
Protection
symbol
denotes a
hazard
which
could
cause
injuryorburns
Statementonavoiding
the
hazard.
High
Pressure
High
Pressure
symbol
denotesapersonal
hazardorequipment
failure.
It
calls
attention
to
the
procedure,
practice,
or
the
like,
whichifnot
done
correctlyoradheredtocould
result
in
equipment
damage,
injury
or death.
Statementonavoiding
the
hazard.
Extreme
Temperature
Extreme
Temperature
symbol
denotesahazard
which
could
cause
injuryorburns.
Statementonavoiding
the
hazard.
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TCU
40/80
Temperature
Control
Unit

2
TCU
40/80
2.1
Scopeofthe
manual
This
manual
provides
informationonthe
installation,
start-up
and
operationofEdwards
High
Vacuum
Model
40/80
Temperature
Control
Unit
(TCU
40/80).
The
Quick
Start
Procedureonpage5isastepbystep
guide
for
the
startupand
use
of an
installed,
working
system.
Installation,
startingonpage
16,
provides
instructions
and
information
for
installing
the
system.
The
installer
must
have
sufficient
technical
understanding
of
electrical
and
mechanical
systemstoproperly
use
this
information.
Operation,
starting
on page
20,
provides
more
complete
instructions
on
the
preparation
and
useofthe
system.
2.2
Description
of
the
TCU
40/80
The
TCU
40/80isa
single-channel
temperature
control
unit
engineered
for
temperature
controlofremote
heat
loads.
From
distancesuptoSOfeet,
the
TCU
40/80
can
cool
the
heat
load
generatedbythe
process
equipment.
The
coolant
circulates
through
the
TCU
40/80,
whereitis
cooledorheatedasrequired,
thenistransferred
to
the
process
equipment,
and
returnsina closed
loop.
The
TCU
40/80
maintains
supply
coolantata
temperature
between
-40°Cand
+80
°C,
selectable
in
0.1°Cincrements,
withatoleranceof±1.0
°C.
2.3
Lockout
procedure
To
prevent
accidental
or
unauthorized
startingofthe
TCU
40/80
during
maintenance,
disconnect
the
power
cord
from
the
receptacle
and
installanappropriate
lock-out
device
(Hubbell
Small
Plugout™
or
equivalent)
on
the
endofthe
power
cord.
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TCU
40/80
Temperature
Control
Unit

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Bypass
vaSn
Oran
valve
I
RID
temperature
probe
Profisure
Gwlttfc
Figure3-Refrigeration
and
coolant
circuits
4.2
Refrigeration
(see
figure3above)
1.
Refrigerant
gas
enters
the
compressor
at
low
temperature
and
pressure.
It
leaves the
compressor
at
high
pressure
and
temperature.
2.
The
gas
passes
into
the
condenser,
where
heatisremovedbythe
external
water
supply,
causing
the
gastocondense
intoaliquid.
3.
The
cool
liquid
refrigerant
exits
the
condenser
and
passes
throughafilter
dryer
that
removes
any
residual
moistureorcontaminants.
4.2.1Ifcoolingisrequired:
1.
Solenoid
valve
SV1
opens
(coil
energized),
allowing
the
refrigerant
to
flow
into
the
Thermostatic
Expansion
Valve
(TEV).
The
pressure
drop
across
the
TEV
causes
the
refrigerant
to
change
from
a
liquidtoa
mixtureofliquid
and
gas.
2.
The
liquid
and
gas
mixture
enters
the
heat
exchanger
whereitbecomes
entirely
a
gas.
The
process
of
expansion
fromaliquidtoa
gas
reduces
the
temperature
by
absorbing
energy.
3.
The
refrigerant
leaving
the
heat
exchanger
returnstothe
compressor
through
the
subcooler
and
a
crankcase
pressure
regulator.
The
subcoolcr
further
cools
the
refrigerant
entering
the
TEV.
TCU
40/80
Temperature
Control
Unit

5
INSTALLATION
5.1
Receiving
and
unpacking
Doacomplete
visual
inspection
of
the
TCU
40/80
for
any
damage.Donot
use
the
TCU
40/80ifphysical
damageisevident.Ifthereisany
damage,
notify
your
supplier
and
the
carrierinwriting
within
three
days;
state
the
item
numberofthe
TCU
40/80
together
with
your
order
number
and
supplier's
invoice
number.
Retain
all
packing
materials
for
inspection.
Caution
When
usingaforklift
to
moveorposition
the
TCU
40/80,donot
install
the
secondary
containment
receptacle
until
the
TCU
40/80isin
position.
Failuretofollow
these
instructions
may
lead
to
damageofthe
secondary
containment
receptacle
causedbythe
forksofthe
forklift.
5.2
Location
Allowaspace
46"
widex54"
deep
for
the
TCU
40/80
cable
and
coolant
connections.
The
TCU
40/80
should
haveatleast
two
feetofclearance
at
the
rear
and
one
foot
along
the
sidesofthe
unit.Besure
that
the
mounting
surface
can
safely
support
the
weightofthe
TCU
40/80
(450
pounds
evenly
distributed).
The
centerofgravityisapproximately
the
centerofthe
refrigeration
compartment.
When
usingafork-lift
to
move
the
TCU
40/80,
position
the
forks
from
the
sideofthe
unit.
The
TCU
40/80
weighs
450
pounds
(204
kg).
Failuretotake
proper
careinmovingorlifting
these
units
can
resultinserious
bodily
injury.
A3foot
(1m)
service
lengthofthe
power
cableisrequiredtofully
open
the
electrical
drawer.
Therefore,
do
not
install
the
TCU
40/80
further
than7feet
(2.1m)from
the
power
source.
5.2.1
Securing
the
unit
The
four
lockable
castersofthe
TCU
40/80
swiveltoprovide
maximum
maneuverability.
Make
sure
that
all
four
casters
are
turned
inward
and
lockedinposition
once
Ihe
TCU
40/80issituated.
5.2.2
Installing
the
secondary
containment
receptacle
The
secondary
containment
receptacle
slides
into
the
base
from
the
rearofthe
unit.
5.2.3
Floor
levelers
An
optional
floor
leveler
kitisavailable
to
compensate
for
uneven
surfaces.
See
Table15on
page52for
ordering
information.
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TCU
40/80
Temperature
Control
Unit