Cooling and heating capacities
Auxiliary heaters selection
ACOUSTIC DATA
6.45
ELECTRICAL DATA
7.49
DIMENSIONAL DATA
8.54
WEIGHTS DATA
9.58
10.59
REFRIGERANT CONNECTIONS
22
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MODEL NUMBER DESCRIPTION
EXAMPLE : ASC 020S NM3M + CIC 020S NM3M
OUTDOOR UNITINDOOR UNIT
AIRCOOLAIRCommon to AIRCOOLAIR and COMPACTAIR ranges
AC
Single splitIndoor unit
SI
C = Cooling only
CC
H = Heat pump
COMMON TO AIRCOOLAIR AND COMPACTAIR RANGES
C = Cooling only
H = Heat pump
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Cooling capacity in kW
020
S = 1 circuit
S
D = 2 circuits
Not used
N
MR410A
Revision number
3
400 V / 3 / 50 Hz
M
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
INTRODUCTION
AIRCOOLAIR range is developed from ECOLEAN liquid chiller range and
exists in two versions:
• AIRCOOLAIR SPLIT UNIT
it can be used for medium to large commercial cooling and heating
applications when the premises are not directly accessible from the roof.
AIRCOOLAIR split unit exist in cooling only and heat pump versions.
• AIRCOOLAIR CONDENSING UNIT
It is the outdoor unit without the supply section. This unit is available as
cooling only or as heat pump and can be combined with air handling
units. It provides you with a low noise level, high effi ciency and almost
customized units.
OUTDOOR SECTION
ASC & ASH
Casing
- Casing made of galvanized steel sheet metal painted with a
white RAL 9002 powdered polyester paint and a RAL3003
red stripe.
- Rigid, hot dipped galvanized chassis.
- Unit lifting and handling via the base frame.
- State of the art design with hidden compressors, fans and
pump for perfect architectural integration.
- Side grilles as option to protect the unit during transportation
and against human aggressions.
High effi ciency multiscroll technology
- Exclusive Compliant Scroll® design with both axial and radial
compliance to increase compressor operation tolerance
to liquid refrigerant, substantially improving durability and
reliability.
- Motor cooled by suction gas.
- Motor protection device against high temperature or over
current situations.
- Discharge non-return valve.
- Crankcase heater as standard on heat pump and optional
with winter operation down 0°C for cooling only units.
- Direct on line start.
- Low noise scroll compressors insulated with a compressor
acoustic jacket.
- Compressors mounted on high effi ciency cellular polyurethane
vibration absorbers.
Advanced condenser fan design
Fan-motor assembly using external rotor technology associated
with OWLET high performance aluminum fan blades of the latest
fan technology to improve energy consumption and airfl ow rate
on the outdoor coils while reducing sound power level. Axial fans
speed are 700 or 900 rpm according to models, direct coupling,
with available static pressure up to 75 Pa as standard.
Pressure version for size 100 to 230 : speed axial fans are
1450 RPM, direct coupling, with available static pressure up to
250 Pa. For small sizes, COMPACTAIR is the appropriate unit
for technical room.
.
Heat exchanger
Made of copper tubes and aluminum corrugated swirl fi ns, the
coil heat exchanger are designed to maximize the output.
Refrigerant circuit:
AIRCOOLAIR outdoor units operate with R410A refrigerant.
For cooling only outdoor units, each circuit includes in standard:
- High pressure switch with automatic reset.
- Low and high pressure transducers.
On heat pumps outdoor units, each circuit includes in addition,
as standard :
- Four-way valve
- Liquid receiver
- Thermostatic expansion valve
- Filter drier
Each refrigerant circuit is pressure and leak tested with a
Hydrogen/Nitrogen mixture, and vacuumed before being charged
with nitrogen. All units are then subjected to a complete functional
and operational run test to guarantee perfect sealing before
leaving the factory.
Electrical box:
- Unit wiring in compliance with standard EN 60204-1.
- IP54 water protection.
- Circuit breaker protection for compressors and fans.
- Compressor and fan working contactors.
- Terminal block and wiring for power supply to the unit.
- Power supply 400V/3/50Hz without neutral except for size
20S with neutral.
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
INDOOR SECTION
CIC & CIH
Casing
Casing made of galvanized steel sheet metal painted with a
white RAL 9002 powdered polyester paint.
Fan
Indoor sections are supplied with one or two double-inlet
centrifugal fans. Double fans are fi tted with a common axle with
one motor. Equipped with adjustable drive, variable pulley and
belt, to set up the right airfl ow on site.
Air fi lter
G4 washable air fi lter; auto extinguishable material with M1
classifi cation.
ENERGY SAVINGS
Heat exchanger
Made of copper tubes and aluminum corrugated swirl fi ns.
Refrigerant circuit:
On cooling only and heat pumps indoor units, each circuit
includes as standard :
- Thermostatic expansion valve
- Filter drier
Each refrigerant circuit is pressure and leak tested with a
Hydrogen/Nitrogen mixture, and vacuumed before being charged
with nitrogen. All units are then subjected to a complete functional
and operational run test to guarantee perfect sealing before
leaving the factory.
R410A refrigerant
Effi cient systems such as AIRCOOLAIR are designed around
R410A refrigerant to achieve the best performances.
- Energy effi cient refrigerant thanks with pressure drop in the
pipes: Higher evaporating pressure and lower condensing
pressure improve compressor EER & COP.
- R410A compressors have a better isentropic effi ciency.
- Environmentally friendly refrigerant: It contains No Chlorine
(ODP = 0).
Free cooling: economizer for Split Unit
Indoor sections are supplied with one or two double-inlet
centrifugal fans. Double fans are fi tted with a common axle with
one motor. Equipped with adjustable drive, variable pulley and
belt, to set up the right airfl ow on site.
Dynamic and alternate defrost
Defrost is necessary to ensure effi cient operation of heat
pumps in winter. The unit starts defrost cycle when the outside
temperature is below a set temperature and repeat the defrost
cycles periodically . It results sometimes in starting an expensive
defrost cycle when it is very cold outside but very dry, or too
warm, in other words when the coil is not frozen.
- Dynamic defrost is Lennox’ answers to unnecessary defrost
cycles. Dynamic defrost detects icing of the coil by monitoring
the difference between refrigerant and outside temperature
and starts the defrost cycle only when required. Under certain
conditions a rooftop unit equipped with this built in dynamic
defrost feature can run several hours in heat pump mode
without starting any defrost cycle. Dynamic defrost can save
up to 15% on annual energy consumption.
- Alternate defrost saves energy by reducing the need for
auxiliary heating during defrost cycles. With Alternate defrost
when one circuit starts a defrost cycle the other circuit is
running in heat pump at full capacity to minimize the need
for auxiliary heating.
Morning anticipation and dynamic set point for Split
Unit :
The unit can be programmed to switch-on in the morning to reach
the occupied zone temperature set point just in time.
Dynamic set point can be used in summer to offset the ambient
temperature set point according to the outdoor temperature.
This is to avoid large temperature difference between indoor and
outdoor. The indoor temperature set point would then increase
with the outdoor temperature improving comfort and saving large
amount of energy
Scheduling / Time zone Management:
In order to ensure the unit perfectly matches the requirements of
the most diffi cult applications in terms of occupation and varying
internal loads, the CLIMATIC 60 offers now up to 7 time zones
per day (Z0 to Z6) adjustable by steps of 10 minutes. Each time
zone can be programmed to follow one of four possible operating
modes: A,B,C & D
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
CONTROL
The new generation of microprocessor based control, CLIMA TIC
60 equip the AIRCOOLAIR range.
It inherits more than 20 years of technology and fi eld operating
experience from its predecessors Climatic control platforms.
CLIMATIC 60 controller intelligently improves effi ciency and
helps set up and service operations to guarantee long lasting
performance.
CLIMA TIC 60 is designed to provide the best energy effi ciency
throughout unit’s life cycle while ensuring reliable and consistent
operation with user friendly interfaces.
This new controller constantly monitors more machine parameters
than ever to improve unit operation and maximize effi ciency
and reliability
The PI algorithm of the CLIMATIC 60 controls the supply air
temperature and a temperature difference between supply and
return. It is able to optimize the refrigeration circuit operation to
match perfectly the required cooling or heating load maximizing
effi ciency and comfort.
COMFORT AND AIR QUALITY OF SPLIT UNIT
It will also improve reliability with features such as compressor
operating limits monitoring, (High and Low refrigerant pressure
and temperature now measured and displayed on DS60 and
Bus) refrigerant leak detection or compressor operating time
equalization and protection against excessive short cycling.
Faults and alarms
CLIMA TIC 60 manages more than 90 different faults and alarms
codes and can store the last 32 with time and date. The stored
faults and alarms can then be displayed on the DS60 and on
the communication bus with the full text detail.
Intelligent air quality management
With accurate percentage of fresh air the dampers are regularly
calibrated to introduce just the required amount of fresh air in the
building to reduce annual energy consumption. The fresh air ratio
can also be controlled using the indoor CO2 level as an input.
Intelligent heating priority optimization
This feature allows the user to program the priority between the
different heating elements (thermodynamic, electric heaters or
auxiliary heating). This is particularly interesting on units with
electrical pre-heaters. This feature maximizes energy effi ciency
by optimizing heat pump operation depending on the outdoor
temperature.
Filtration
Two fi ltration levels are available. The standard equipment is G4
washable and refi llable fi lters with metallic frame. This type of
confi guration allows to extend the lifecycle of fi lters and reduce
the cost of replacement, changing only the media. G4 pre-fi lter/
F7 fi lter is optional.
Fire Insulation
Air treatment sections are insulated with M1 material: this insures
that the insulation doesn’t burn and doesn’t create toxic smoke.
M0 insulation is in option mechanically fi tted.
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
PLUG AND PLAY UNIT
Power supply
T o make installation easier, AIRCOOLAIR power supply does not
require «neutral» connection. It is powered by 400 V , 3 phases,
50 Hz except size 20S
Circuit breakers
To improve the safety of the AIRCOOLAIR and extend its life,
circuit breakers protect against over-loading, over intensity and
a disconnected supply phase. Maintenance is also improved as
there is no requirement to change fuses. The electrical panel is
manufactured in accordance with EN60204-1 (1998) electrical
directive.
Adjustable ventilation for Split Unit
Airfl ow and external static pressure characteristics are adjusted
in the factory to deliver the right pulley and belt to be the nearest
to the site needs. However, once on site, the real characteristics
of ventilation requirement might be slightly different than theory
measured on drawings: therefore, AIRCOOLAIR Split unit
is delivered as standard with adjustable pulley opened. This
remains the possibility to adjust the airfl ow accurately at the
commissioning and fi nd the perfect airfl ow for the site comfort
and system effi ciency.
Refrigerant pressure reading :
No need to access to refrigerant pressure gauges.
Refrigerant pressures and superheat on each circuit can be read
directly on the service display DS60 or a BMS as all units are
equipped with high and low pressure transducers and refrigerant
suction temperature probes
Easy access
All access to internal components of the AIRCOOLAIR units are
closed by panels equipped by locks and handle for quick and
easy dismounting. No more screws are used as panel fi xtures.
EXTENDED LIFECYCLE
Assembly quality, compliance to PED 97-23, EN 60204-1, CE,
made in an ISO 9001v2000 factory.
What makes the difference are the small details which have given
LENNOX its reputation. Electrical components are selected to
the highest standards, refrigeration components are generously
sized to ensure maximum performance and reliability. Quality
manufacturing procedures together with a culture of continuous
improvement at all LENNOX factories, ensures the products are
built to the highest standards.
AIRCOOLAIR complies to EN60204 norms, PED 97-23 directive,
is CE compliant and is built in an ISO9001v2000 certifi ed Factory
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OPTIONS
FRESH AIR OPTIONS
Economizer
020S - 045D055D - 140D
Free cooling is provided through the use of fresh air when it’s
appropriate rather than cooling the return air. Using an economizer
is the easiest and most effi cient way to modulate fresh volumes
and reduce running costs for air conditioning application, as well
as improving air quality. Fully controlled by the CLIMATIC, it is
also able to ensure that minimum fresh air is provided in line
with Indoor Air Quality Regulations. Economizer operates using
a «sensible» control. It is possible to prevent the economizer
from supplying air below a certain temperature (adjustable set
point, 10°C as default).
On sizes 20S to 45D, the economizer is factory fi tted on unit
and tested prior to shipment. It includes 2 dampers operating
from a 24V actuator.
On sizes 55D to 140D, the economizer is delivered as a separate
module that can be installed as monobloc on site. It includes 3
dampers operating from 3x 24V actuators
Exhaust module
The exhaust fans eliminate the air overpressure in the room. It
Return Module
The RETURN FAN module is necessary when the return duct
circuit creates high pressure drops. It offers available static
pressure up to 250-300 Pa.
It includes a separate casing to be connected to the economizer
casing with the ductworks.
The return module drives the opening and closure of the 3
dampers regarding the amount of fresh air introduced.
eDrive: available in Non Standard Request
eDrive, direct transmission on return fan and supply fan :
variable speed fans adjust airfl ow rate to the exact needs
and during unoccupied period. This feature saves up to 30%
annual energy consumption and reduces maintenance costs.
CLIMATIC manages air fl ow rate passing through the unit
following 3 possible strategies.
eDrive control strategies can be changed with each time zone
in occupied or unoccupied mode. Whatever the control strategy, soft starter is still available to infl ate fl exible ducts and
reduce inrush current during fan starts.
- Standard mode : Constant air fl ow rate
- Dead Zone mode : Reduced air fl ow rate in “dead zone”.
- Part Load mode : Variable air fl ow rate during part load and
dead zone.
020S - 045D055D - 140D
is driven by the Climatic controller.
On sizes 20S to 45D, it is delivered as a separate module that
can be connected to the return duct.
On sizes 55D to 140D, this exhaust fan is in built in the
G4 pre-fi lter 50 mm / F7 fi lter 100 mm are both in metallic refi llable
frames. This confi guration allows extending the lifecycle of fi lters
and reducing the cost of replacement, changing only the media.
100 mm fi lters have been selected also to reduce the energy
consumption due to:
- lower pressure drop especially when the fi lters start being
dirty.
- decrease of the replacement frequency.
Analog dirty fi lter and fan control :
This analog pressure sensor analyses the clogging of the fi lters
to inform the user and to allow preventive replacement of the
fi lters that will decrease the energy consumption and increase
the air quality.
Air Quality sensor :
This function allows to adapt the minimum fresh air to the building
occupancy. It measures the CO2 level and adjust the fresh air
volume accordingly.
Indoor air quality is controlled from the CLIMA TIC main controller.
A VOC (V olatile Organic Component) sensor detects the amount
of CO2 in the ambient air between 0 and 2000PPM. The VOC
sensor sends a proportional signal (0-20mA) to the CLIMATIC
controller which will then modulate the fresh air damper.
AUXILIARY HEATERS OPTIONS
Stepped or modulating Electrical heaters
Additional or instead of heat pumps, Lennox offers many auxiliary
heaters on every air-to-air units. This helps to adapt to local
climate requirement, local regulation preferences and applications
variable heating needs.
Standard, Medium and High heating power capacity are available
on each unit size
High electrical heater is also available as modulating instead
of 2-stage heater.
The performances of this option are available in auxiliary heaters
selection: page 44
The electric heater comprises of shielded resistance heaters,
which are smooth anticorrosion tubes 8 W/cm² capacity.
3 security elements are insuring permanent controls of the heaters:
- 2 high temperature limit controls offer overload protection. An
automatic reset safety thermostat is set at 75°C – a manual
reset safety thermostat is set at 105 °C; both located at less
than 150 mm over electric heaters. This is provided as a
standard feature on the electric heater, with the electric power
supply cables made of reticulated silicon rubber, resistant to
temperatures up to 200°C.
- an air pressure differential controls the fan activity and disconnects the electrical heater in case of critical airfl ow
- dual contactor are insuring safe redundancy in case of failure
of one dry contact
Modulating Hot water coil :
This modulating heater is equipped with a 3 way valve offering
accurate comfort and electronic adjustable antifreeze protection.
This avoids the use of glycol in most of European regions.
The hot water coils and control valves are factory fi tted in air
treatment section.
The performances of this option are available in auxiliary heaters
selection page 44.
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OPTIONS
REFRIGERATION OPTIONSINSTALLATION AND SAFETY OPTIONS
Winter cooling operations down to 0 °C
This option allows the AIRCOOLAIR to operate in cooling mode
with an outside temperature down to 0°C (instead of 15°C on
the standard unit).
This is especially needed when free-cooling operation is not
possible. This function is made of condenser fan alternate start/
stop that maintains a constant condensing pressure.
This equipment is standard on heat pump versions
Winter cooling operations down to -15 °C
Unit fi tted with variable speed fans. This option also allows
cooling operation in very low outside temperature (-15°C), with
good performance on condenser fan, belt lifecycle extension
and starting peak current reduction.
Strongly recommended for applications where cooling is required
during winter.
Refrigerant pre-charged
As standard, the units are delivered with Nitrogen. With this
option, the outdoor unit is fi tted with refrigerant and equipped
with service valves option.
Active Acoustic Attenuation System with variable
speed fans
Low Noise option consists in an acoustic jackets .
Besides, with the variable speed fan include in Winter cooling
operations down to -15 °C option, the CLIMA TIC 60 controls the
fan speed limited by the Smart Acoustic System which allows
progressive adaptation of the unit to the building load while
respecting the noise level constraints and the operating limits.
The maximum sound level and the fan strategies can be adjusted
according to the schedule mode in order to benefi t from the
different modes “Auto”, “Auto Quiet” and “Quiet” operation as
well as in heating or cooling mode.
The Active Acoustic Attenuation System can be adjusted
according to the scheduling and can take different values for
each schedule mode.
Main disconnect switch
Main disconnect switch is lockable to make a safe access to
electrical panel. It is installed on the electrical panel door of
the compressor section and controls all parts. Is also used as
emergency cut off: it is mandatory to guarantee a proper access
to this switch. Main disconnect switch is sized accordingly to the
options fi tted in the unit.
Smoke detector
Located downstream of the fi lter, the optical head of the smoke
detector can detect any type of smoke. When this occurs the
unit will stop operating, the return air damper will be fully closed
and the fresh air damper will fully open while sending an alarm
signal to the unit.
In accordance with the European norm, it is also compliant with
the French regulation on public buildings.
Compressor electrical protection
Return lock against 3 phases inversion at installation. This
protection prevents the Scroll compressor from starting and
operatint in the wrong sense: in case of the electrical phases
are wrongly connected, the compressor will not start. The
compressor electrical protection option is particularly required
when the installation of the air conditioning unit is made before
the electrical wirings.
Condenser coil guards:
The condenser coil protection grill prevents light damage to the
coil when shipping and when installed.
Coil Anticorrosion protection:
When the units are installed in potentially aggressive
environments, which can often be the case for example in coastal
environments, it is often a requirement that the coils are specially
treated to protect them against the corrosive effects. LenGuard
anti-corrosion treatment is available on indoor and outdoor units.
M0 Insulation indoor unit:
Because health and safety issue cannot be compromised,
Lennox equips its air treatment units (indoor unit) with a fi re-proof
insulation M0 that is mechanically fi tted to the unit.
Service valves
This option consists in liquid and gas service valves that isolate
the refrigerant section during maintenance. This is particularly
useful when components of the circuit have to be changed. It
reduces the time and cost of maintenance operation.
Long distance refrigerant connection
When the distance between the condensing section and the
treatment section is over 40 meters of cupper piping, this kit has
to be installed. It allows distance up to 65 meters.
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Anti-vibration mounts rubber type (supplied loose)
These parts reduce the transmission of vibration to the ground
and the general sound level. They are fi xed under the unit at
the points specifi ed by our technical drawing.
Pallet packaging
This unit protection option is wooden pallet packaging with
plastic bag useful during potentially bad shipment condition:
long distance by truck or container.
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OPTIONS
CONTROL AND COMMUNICATIONS OPTIONS
DC60 remote comfort display (supplied loose)
This is a remote controller for non-technical customer. It has
been designed to aesthetically fi t inside a room and be very easy
to use. It can be installed at maximum 50 meters from the unit.
There are two levels : In the fi rst level, ambient temperature is
provided and the setpoint temperature or offset to this setpoint
temperature can be adjusted (according to settings and rights
offered by the technician). The unit can be turned On and Off in
this level. The full level additionally provides information such
as outdoor temperature, supply temperature, ambient humidity
level, air quality , fresh air damper opening percentage, time zone
and working mode of the given time zone. DC60 Comfort display
shows faults number when the unit is in the failure mode. Customer
can reset fault thanks to a combination of keys. Time and day
of the unit can be seen and modifi ed easily through the DC60.
DS60 Service display (supplied loose)
This plug and play service display and controller allows
maintenance staff to set up, read and modify all unit parameters
(unit settings, operating time and number of compressor starts,
low and high pressure reading, airfl ow rate of supply fan, and
read the history of last 32 faults...).
This controller has been designed to be very user-friendly , with 6
different keys and a graphic display . It includes scrolling menus
and full text (no codes) explanation. It is available in English or
other languages.
BE60 Extension control board
This board has been developed for any customer who wants to
take over the control of the unit using digital or analogue input
signal. With this dry contact board option the customer can set:
• 4 digital inputs (On/Off, clear faults, various component
• 4 digital Outputs (alarms reporting, components status,
scheduling time zone and operating mode status, cooling,
heating, defrost and auxiliary heating status...)
• Up to 4 analogue inputs (external temperature humidity
probes, fresh air input signal, force fan speed and temperature setpoint offset).
• 1 analogue output (Humidifi er)
Note that CLIMA TIC controller always stays in charge of all safety
algorithms, defrost operation and free cooling. This option is
required to control the unit with a “universal thermostat”.
The BE60 expansion board is an additional board fi xed on DIN rail.
This board is supplied as standard on AIRCOOLAIR condensing
unit.
Modbus communication interface RS485
Communication card using ModBus protocol with RS485.
Communication interface with a building management system.
DM60 Multi-units display (supplied loose)
The DM60 remote display can manage up to 8 units on a single
Bus. On a multiunit site it makes the installation less expensive
because, not only because of DM60 price, but because only one
bus-wire has to be connected down to the DM60. In addition to
the functions offered by the DC60 display, the DM60 display
provides the percentage of power factor for compressors and
auxiliary heater. Moreover DM60 display allows to set time zones
and to modify working modes for the given time zone. These
information are available for each of the units connected to the
Bus. It can be installed up to 1000 meters from the unit.
BACnet® communication interface RS485
Communication card using Bacnet® protocol with RS485.
Communication interface with a building management system.
LonWorks® communication interface
Communication card using LonTalk® protocol.Communication
interface with a building management system.
Modbus or BACnet® communication interface TCP/
IP
Communication card using Bacnet ® or Modbus with TCP/IP.
Communication interface with building management system.