The Liebert VFD Control Condenser, Model TCDV, is an air cooled direct-drive refrigeration condenser designed to reject the heat from a precision air conditioning unit to the outdoor air. The condenser uses a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) to control fan speed, which provides positive
refrigerant head pressure control for outdoor ambients as low as -20°F (-28.9°C).
Figure 1Liebert Model TCDV Condenser—2-fan
Introduction
1.2Application
The VFD Control Condenser is applied to precision air conditioning units with dual refrigeration circuits, including units with digital scroll compressors.
1.3Features and Benefits
• Variable Frequency Drive (VFD)—Programmed at the factory to integrate fluctuating head pressure signals created by compressor unloading, including digital scroll compressors, and varying
condenser capacity created by lower ambient temperatures.
• The VFD adjusts fan speed to provide stable fan speeds and condensing temperatures.
• Provides protection for motor overload and incoming power supply phase loss, undervoltage
and overvoltage.
• Inverter duty motor with permanently lubricated ceramic ball bearings for reliability
• Transducers on each circuit sense refrigerant pressures, providing input to the VFD
• Standard TVSS—Transient Voltage Surge Suppression increases condenser reliability by building in a layer of electrical protection against electrical failure caused by transient voltage surges
from unconditioned power sources and atmospheric discharges.
• Standard Locking disconnect
• Contacts for monitoring VFD and TVSS alarm conditions
• Available in 2-, 3- or 4-fan, dual-circuit condenser models
Figure 4Electrical field connections, VFD control condensers
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Factory-wired to 24V
control circuit.
Control interlock (70, 71)
Field-supplied
Class 1 wiring to
interlock condenser 24V
controls to Liebert
room unit; 7/8 in.
(22.2mm) diameter
hole provided in
bottom of electric box.
larm Connections
Field-supplied 24V Class 1
wiring to remote alarm circuits
Variable Frequency Drive (VFD)
alarm contact connections (11, 12)
Transient Voltage Surge Suppressor (TVSS)
alarm contact connections (13, 14).
Factory wired to components
on electric panel.
Earth ground bar (optional on 50Hz only).
Connection terminals with factory
ground from each high voltage
component for field-supplied
earth grounding wire.
NOTE: Refer to specification sheet for Full Load Amp and Wire Size Amp ratings.
Earth ground connection (60Hz).
Connection terminal for
field-supplied earth grounding wire
when factory disconnect is supplied.
Dimensional and Electrical Data
Factory-installed fuse block on
60Hz units. Circuit breaker supplied
in lieu of fuse block on 50Hz units.
Electric service connection
terminals with factorysupplied disconnect.
Factory-installed
disconnect switch.
Electric service entrance.
A 7/8" (22.2mm) diameter
hole in a 1-1/8 in (28.6mm)
knockout provided in bottom
of electric box.
Electric service,
not by Liebert
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3.0GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS
3.1General
Each condenser shall consist of housing, condenser coil, propeller fans direct-driven by individual fan
motors, fan guards, electrical controls and mounting legs. The air-cooled condenser shall have a
_____volt, 3-phase, _____ Hz power supply.
3.2Coil
Liebert manufactured coil shall be constructed of copper tubes in a staggered tube pattern. Tubes are
expanded into continuous, corrugated aluminum fins. The fins have full depth fin collars completely
covering the copper tubes, which are connected to heavy wall Type "L" headers. Inlet coil connector
tubes pass through relieved holes in the tube sheet for maximum resistance to piping strain and
vibration. Coils are factory leak-tested at a minimum of 300 psig (2068kPag), dehydrated, then filled
with a nitrogen holding charge and sealed for shipment.
3.3Fans
Fans shall have aluminum blades secured to corrosion protected steel hubs. Fans shall be secured to
the fan shaft by means of a heavy-duty keyed hub and dual setscrews. Fan diameter shall be 26"
(660mm) or less. Fans shall be factory balanced and run before shipment. Fan guards shall be heavy
gauge, close-meshed steel wire with corrosion resistant PVC finish that shall be rated to pass a
675-hour salt spray test.
Guide Specifications
3.4Fan Motors
The variable speed fan motor shall be an inverter duty motor with permanently lubricated ceramic
bearings. The Liebert variable frequency drive control system shall provide overload protection for
the variable speed motor. Each ambient-temperature-controlled fan motor shall have built-in overload protection. All motors shall have rain slingers, permanently lubricated bearings and shall be rigidly mounted on die-formed galvanized steel supports.
3.5Head Pressure Control
The Liebert VFD Condenser control system shall include a variable frequency drive, inverter duty fan
motor operating from 0% to 100% motor RPM based on head pressure, refrigerant pressure transducers, ambient-temperature thermostat(s), motor overload protection and electrical control circuit, factory-wired in the control panel. VFD control shall be furnished on the fan adjacent to the connection
end of the condenser, which runs continuously with the compressors. Other condenser fans shall be
controlled by ambient thermostats and are either On or Off. This system permits operation at temperatures as low as -20°F (-28.9°C).
3.6Housing
The condenser housing shall be constructed of bright aluminum sheet and divided into individual fan
sections by full width baffles. Structural support members, including coil support frame, motor and
drive support, are galvanized steel for strength and corrosion resistance. Aluminum legs are provided
with rigging holes for hoisting the unit into position.
3.7TVSS and Unit Disconnect Switch
Transient Voltage Surge Suppression and locking disconnect shall be factory-installed and wired in
the enclosed condenser electrical panel section.
3.8Alarm Contacts
Normally open, dry contacts shall be provided for indication of VFD and TVSS alarm condition.
3.9Electrical Controls
All electrical connections and controls shall be provided in a weatherproof enclosure. The enclosure
shall be integral with the condenser for pleasing appearance as well as functional protection.
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