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Introduction
General Description
McQuay air-cooled condensing units are complete, self-contained automatic refrigerating units.
Every unit is completely assembled, factory wired, and tested. Each unit consists of an air-cooled
condenser, Copeland Compliant Scroll hermetic compressor, control center and internal
refrigerant piping, ready to be piped to a field supplied low side.
The electrical control center includes all equipment protection and operating controls necessary
for automatic operation except for the staging control for the steps of capacity in the unit.
Condenser fan motors are three-phase (except single-phase on No.1 fan with SpeedTrol option)
and started by their own contactors with inherent overload protection. The compressor has solidstate motor protection for inherent thermal overload protection except Models ACZ 010 and 013
that have internal line breakage.
Inspection
Check all items carefully against the bill of lading. Inspect all units for damage upon arrival.
Report shipping damage and file a claim with the carrier. Check the unit nameplate before
unloading to be sure it agrees with the power supply available. Units are shipped FOB factory
and McQuay is not responsible for physical damage after the unit leaves the factory.
Note: Unit shipping and operating weights are listed on pages 18 and 19.
Installation
Note: Installation is to be performed by qualified personnel who are familiar with local
codes and regulations, especially concerning refrigerant release to the atmosphere.
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WARNING
Sharp edges and coil surfaces can cause personal injury. Wear protective gear and avoid
contact with them.
Handling
Be careful to avoid rough handling of the unit. Do not push or pull the unit from anything other
than the base. Block the pushing vehicle away from the unit to prevent damage to the sheet-metal
cabinet and end frame (see Figure 1).
To lift the unit, lifting slots are provided in the base of the unit. Arrange spreader bars and cables
to prevent damage to the condenser coils or cabinet (see Figure 2).
H
AZARD IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION
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WARNING
Warnings indicate potentially hazardous situations, which can result in property damage, severe
personal injury, or death if not avoided.
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CAUTION
Cautions indicate potentially hazardous situations, which can result in personal injury or
equipment damage if not avoided.
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Figure 1, Suggested Pushing Arrangement
BLOCKING REQUIRED
ACROSS FULL WIDTH
SPREADER BAR (2)
PIPE SLUNG THRU
OPENINGS IN LEGS (2)
Figure 2, Suggested Lifting Arrangement
NOTE: The fork lift slots can be used for
lifting by inserting sufficiently strong pipe
through them as shown in Figure 2.
Use the outboard slots on three-fan units and
the only two on two-fan units.
Location
Unit Placement
ACZ units are for outdoor applications and can be mounted on a roof or at ground level. Set units
on a solid and level foundation. For roof-mounted applications, install the unit on a steel channel
or I-beam frame to support the unit above the roof. For ground level applications, install the unit
on a substantial base that will not settle. A one-piece concrete slab with footings extended below
the frost line is recommended. Be sure the foundation is level (within 1/2” [13 mm] over its
length and width). The foundation must support the operating weights listed in the Physical Data
Tables on pages 18 and 19.
Since its operation is affected by wind, the unit should be located so that its length is parallel with
the prevailing wind. If this is not practical, field fabricated wind deflectors may be required.
Service Access
Each end of the unit must be accessible after installation for periodic service. Compressors, filterdriers, and liquid line solenoid valve are accessible from the end of the unit. Motor protector
controls are on the compressor. Most operating, equipment protection, and starting controls are
located in the unit control box.
The fan deck with the condenser fans and motors can be removed from the top of the unit.
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Clearances
4 Ft.
Clearance for Air Inlet
Clearance for Air Inlet
The recommended minimum side clearance between two units
The unit must not be installed in a pit or enclosure that is
deeper or taller than the height of the unit unless extra space
unit is 6 feet (1828mm) when installed in a pit. The pit cannot
The flow of air to and from the
condenser coil must not be limited.
Restricting airflow or allowing air
recirculation will result in a decrease
in unit performance and efficiency.
There must be no obstruction above
the unit that would deflect discharge
air downward where it could be
recirculated back to the inlet of the
condenser coil. The condenser fans
are propeller type and will not operate
with ductwork on the fan outlet.
Figure 3, Clearance requirements
4 Ft. (1220mm)
(1220mm)
Clearance for
Service Access
4 Ft. (1220mm)
4 Ft.
(1220mm)
Clearance for
Service Access
Install the unit with enough side
clearance for air entrance to the coil
and for servicing. Provide service
access to the compressors, electrical
control panel and piping components as
shown in Figure 3. Do not block
access to the unit with piping or
conduit.
Do not allow debris to accumulate near
the unit. Air movement can draw
debris into the condenser coil causing
air starvation. Give special
consideration to low ambient operation
where snow can accumulate. Keep
condenser coils and fan discharge free
of snow or other obstructions to permit
adequate airflow.
Sound Isolation
The low sound levels of the ACZ units
are suitable for most applications.
When additional sound reduction is
necessary, locate the unit away from
sound sensitive areas. Avoid locations
beneath windows or between structures
where normal-operating sounds may be
objectionable. Reduce structurally
transmitted sound by isolating
electrical conduit and the unit itself.
Use wall sleeves and rubber isolated
refrigerant piping hangers to reduce
transmission of noise into occupied
spaces. Use flexible electrical conduit
to isolate sound through electrical
conduit. Spring isolators are effective
in reducing the low amplitude sound
generated by the compressors and for
unit isolation in sound-sensitive areas.
is 8 feet (2440mm).
is provided. The minimum clearance on each side of the
be deeper than the unit.
The minimum clearance to a side wall or building taller than
the unit height is 6 feet (1828mm) provided no solid wall
above 6 feet (1828mm) tall is closer than 12 feet (3658mm)
to the opposite side of the unit.
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Vibration Isolators
Vibration isolators are recommended for all roof-mounted installations or wherever vibration
transmission is a consideration.
The unit should be initially on shims or blocks at the listed free height. When all piping, wiring,
flushing, charging, etc. is completed, the springs are adjusted upward to loosen the blocks or
shims that are then removed.
A rubber anti-skid pad is part of the isolator. Installation of spring isolators requires flexible
piping connections and at least three feet of flexible conduit to avoid straining the piping and
transmitting vibration and noise. These units cannot be bolted to isolators.
Table 1, Recommended Vibration Isolators
Neoprene-in-Shear
Model RF LF RB LB
010, 013,016,020,025,028 RP-3 Red RP-3 Red RP-3 Black RP-3 Black 350014859
033, 039 RP-3 Green RP-3 Green RP-3 Red RP-3 Red 350014857
Spring
Model RF LF RB LB
010, 013 CP 1-24 Brown CP 1-24 Brown CP 1-24 Brown CP 1-24 Brown 350014831
016, 020 CP 1-25 Red CP 1-25 Red CP 1-24 Brown CP 1-24 B rown 350014830
025, 028 CP1-26 Purple CP1-26 Purple CP 1-24 B rown CP 1-24 Brown 350014829
033 CP1-27 Orange CP1-26 Purple CP 1-24 Brown CP 1-24 Brown 350014836
039 CP1-27 Orange CP1-27 Orange CP 1-24 Brown CP 1-24 Brown 35 0014828
RP-3, Neoprene-in Shear Isolator CP-1, Spring Isolator
R BI
L BI
R FI
Control
Panel
L FI
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Chilled Water System
Air
Flow
Switch
Vibration
Eliminators
Drain
Isolation
Strainer
Water Piping (Applicable when the Unit is Field Connected to a Water Type
Evaporator)
Local authorities can supply the installer with the proper building and safety codes required for
proper installation.
Install piping with minimum bends and changes in elevation to minimize pressure drop. Consider
the following when installing water piping:
1. Vibration eliminators to reduce vibration and noise transmission to the building.
2. Shutoff valves to isolate the unit from the piping system during unit servicing.
3. Manual or automatic air vent valves at the high points of the system. Install drains at the
lowest points in the system.
4. A means of maintaining adequate system water pressure (expansion tank or regulating valve).
5. Temperature and pressure indicators located at the unit to aid in unit servicing. Installed
pressure gauge taps in the chilled water inlet and outlet piping or as shown in Figure 4.
6. A strainer or other means of removing foreign matter from the water before it enters the pump.
Place the strainer far enough upstream to prevent cavitation at the pump inlet (consult pump
manufacturer for recommendations). The use of a strainer will help prolong pump life and
keep system performance up.
7. A 40-mesh strainer is required in the water line just before the inlet of the evaporator. This
will help prevent foreign material from entering and decreasing the performance of the
evaporator.
8. If the unit is used as a replacement chiller on a previously existing piping system, flush the
system thoroughly before unit installation. Regular water analysis and chemical water
treatment on the evaporator is recommended immediately at equipment start-up.
9. When glycol is added to the water system for freeze protection, the refrigerant suction
pressure will be lower, cooling performance less, and water side pressure drop greater. If the
percentage of glycol is high, or if propylene is used instead of ethylene glycol, the added
pressure drop and loss of performance could be substantial. Reset the freezestat and low
leaving water alarm temperatures. The freezestat is factory set to default at 38°F (3.3°C).
Reset the freezestat setting to approximately 4 to 5 degrees F (2.3 to 2.8 degrees C) below the
leaving chilled water setpoint temperature.
10. Perform a preliminary leak check before insulating the piping and filling the system.
11. Piping insulation should include a vapor barrier to prevent condensation and possible damage
to the building structure.
Figure 4, Typical Field Evaporator Water Piping
Vent
Inlet
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System Volume
It is important to have adequate water volume in the system to provide an opportunity for the
chiller to sense a load change, adjust to the change and stabilize. As the expected load change
becomes more rapid, a greater water volume is needed. The system water volume is the total
amount of water in the evaporator, air handling products and associated piping. If the water
volume is too low, operational problems can occur, including rapid compressor cycling, rapid
loading and unloading of compressors, erratic refrigerant flow in the chiller, improper motor
cooling, shortened equipment life and other undesirable occurrences.
For normal comfort cooling applications, where the cooling load changes relatively slowly, we
recommend a minimum system volume of three to four times the flow rate (GPM). For example,
if the design chiller flow rate is 120 GPM, we recommend a minimum system volume of 360 to
480 gallons.
Since there are many other factors that can influence performance, systems can successfully
operate below these suggestions. However, as the water volume decreases below these
suggestions, the possibility of problems increases.
Variable Chilled Water flow
Variable chilled water flow systems are not recommended for this class of equipment due to
limited unloading capability.
Flow Switch
Mount a water flow switch in the
leaving water line to shut down the unit
when water flow is interrupted.
Figure 5, Flow Switch Installation
A flow switch is available from
McQuay (part number 017503300). It
is a “paddle” type switch and adaptable
to pipe sizes down to 1 1/4” (32mm)
nominal. Certain minimum flow rates
are required to close the switch and are
listed in Table 2. Install the switch as
shown in Figure 5. Connect the
normally open contacts of the flow
switch in the unit control center at
terminals 4 and 5. There is also a set of
normally closed contacts on the switch
that can be used for an indicator light or an alarm to indicate when a “no-flow” condition exists.
Freeze protect any flow switch that is installed outdoors. Follow installation instructions provided
with the flow switch. Calibrate the flow switch to open at one-half of nominal flow rate.
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CAUTION
Differential pressure switches are not recommended for outdoor installation. They are
subject to freezing-up at low ambient temperatures and can become inoperative.
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Table 2, Flow Switch Settings
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Min.
Adjst.
Max.
Adjst.
NOTES:
1. A segmented 3-inch paddle (1, 2, and 3 inches) is furnished mounted, plus a 6-inch paddle loose.
2. Flow rates for a 2-inch paddle trimmed to fit the pipe.
3. Flow rates for a 3-inch paddle trimmed to fit the pipe.
NOTE: All field piping, wiring, and procedures must be performed in accordance with ASHRAE,
EPA, and industry standards. Proper refrigerant piping can represent the difference between a
reliable, trouble free system and months or years of inefficient, problematic performance.
System concerns related to piping are:
1. Refrigerant pressure drop
2. Solid liquid feed to the expansion valve
3. Continuous oil return
The most important and least understood is number 3. “Continuous oil return”. The failure of oil
to return at or close to the rate of displacement from the compressor can result in oil trapping and
ultimate compressor failure.
On the other hand, the instantaneous return of a large volume of compressor oil (slug) can be
equally damaging to a compressor.
All compressors displace some oil during operation. Oil is carried into the compressor with
suction gas; and that same gas entrains oil present on the compressor walls as it is being
compressed. The sum of the two is then pumped into the discharge piping.
More oil is displaced at compressor start-up than during the normal running periods. If a
compressor experiences excessive starts because of recycling pumpdown control, the oil can be
pumped out and trapped in the condenser with the refrigerant charge. This oil can not return
regardless of the adequacy of the piping system.
A similar problem to a lesser extent occurs when the equipment is oversized for the available
cooling load.
In short, extreme care should be exercised to assure that both piping and controls are suitable for
the application such that displaced oil is returned to the compressor moderately. Note that oil loss
to the system can be due to a hang up in the evaporator, as well as in the piping.
Suction Lines
McQuay recommends the use of ASHRAE for guidelines in sizing and routing piping with one
exception. See the ASHRAE Handbook Refrigeration Edition for tables and guidelines. The
single exception is to the piping of direct expansion cooling coils located above the compressors.
In all cases, regardless of whether the equipment has pumpdown control or not, a trap in the
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suction line equal to the height of the coil section is recommended. In its absence, upon a power
failure, all of the liquid in the coil will fall by gravity to the compressor below.
Suction line gas velocities can range between 900 and 4000 feet per minute. Consideration should
be given to the possibility of objectionable noise in or adjacent to occupied space. Where this is a
concern, gas velocities on the low side are recommended.
Routing must also take into account the requirement established in the latest ANSI/ASHRAE 15.
To size the suction line, determine:
a. The maximum tons for the circuit
b. The actual length in feet
c. The equivalent length contributed by elbows, fittings, valves or other refrigerant
specialties. ASHRAE Tables 2-10, 11 & 12
d. If a vertical riser exists including the trap at the coil, determine the minimum tons for the
circuit.
Add b and c above to obtain the total equivalent feet. Use the ASHRAE table for R22. Suction
line selections are based upon the pressure equivalent of a 2ºF loss per 100 equivalent feet.
Select a line size that displays an equal or slightly larger tons then that determined in a) above.
To determine the actual line loss:
1. Modify the table tons by the value for the design condensing temperature.
2. Use the formula in the notes to calculate the line loss in terms of the saturation temperature.
3. Convert the saturation temperature loss calculated to a pressure drop equivalent using the
(Delta) listed in the table for the comparable delta temperature.
NOTE: Excessive pressure drop is undesirable because:
• It reduces available compressor capacity.
• It increases power consumed for the net tons realized.
• It can affect the performance of both the evaporator and the expansion valve previously
selected for the application.
The line loss calculated, expressed in temperature, or PSID pressure drop will be used to establish
the temperature required at the evaporator to produce the required cooling, as well as, the suction
pressure that the compressor must operate at to deliver the required capacity.
Having selected the suction line size, based upon total equivalent length and maximum tons,
verify the line size selected will maintain entrainment of the lubricating oil up any vertical risers
at the minimum tons for the circuit. See d) above, and ASHRAE Tables.
If the line size selected will not maintain satisfactory oil return in a suction riser, the following
options are available:
• The vertical length can be sized smaller to accommodate the lower circuit tons at reduced
load.
• Hot gas bypass can be introduced at the distributor to the evaporator, increasing the volume of
gas available in the suction line to entrain the oil.
• An oil separator can be installed in the discharge line.
Note:
In horizontal refrigerant gas lines, oil return to compressors is provided by sizing lines at a
velocity above the minimum recommended and pitching the lines in the direction of refrigerant
flow.
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Underground Refrigerant Lines
Expansion Valve
Fittings Permit
Expansion Valve
Expansion Valve
Fittings Permit
Expansion Valve
McQuay does not recommend the installation of suction lines underground. If job conditions
require that they be located below ground, a suitable sized suction accumulator must be installed
ahead of the compressor to interrupt possible liquid refrigerant slugs at start-up.
Long Vertical Riser Installation
Where job conditions require refrigerant gas lifts of more than 25 feet, McQuay recommends the
installation of a short trap half-way up the riser or at not more than 20 feet intervals. These traps
are required to capture and hold small quantities of oil during off cycles.
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Liquid Lines
Liquid lines are generally sized for 1 to 2 degree F line losses or their equivalent in pressure
drop. Actual selection can vary based upon the pressure drop expected from refrigerant
specialties such as solenoids, refrigerant driers, valves, etc. piping lifts or risers and the
amount of condenser sub-cooling expected.
The principal concern in sizing and routing liquid lines is assurance that liquid is present in
the line at start-up of the compressor, and that liquid and not vapor is available at the inlet
to the expansion valve during system operation.
Liquid can not be available in a liquid line at start-up if:
1. The solenoid valve is located adjacent to the condenser or condensing unit, remote
from the expansion valve.
2. An excessive length of liquid line is located in a heated ambient and the application
permits migration of the refrigerant to a cold air-cooled condenser.
3. Liquid refrigerant is permitted to gravitate from the liquid line to the condenser because
of the relative location of components.
In the event 2) or 3) above are possible, the application should include a check valve at the
condenser end of the liquid line. The check valve should be a low-pressure drop valve.
The line between the check valve and the solenoid valve can be comparable to a pressure
vessel and as the line becomes heated refrigerant trapped in the confined space will
increase in pressure. The check valve should include a pressure relief devise, relieving
from the line side to the condenser side of the circuit. The relief can be sized for a pressure
differential from 80 to 180 psi, but not more than 180 psi, and should be auto-resetting as
the pressure is relieved.
Liquid line solenoid valves should be located adjacent to the expansion valve with possibly
only a sight glass interposing the two.
If liquid lines are short, they may be of smaller diameter than the size indicated in the
current ASHRAE Refrigerant Handbook. As indicated above, the designer must size the
liquid line to assure that pure liquid will reach the inlet of the expansion valve. If the
condenser is sized to produce 10ºF of subcooling, and each degree represents 3.05 psi with
R-22, the liquid line and its refrigerant specialties can have pressure losses totaling 10 x
3.05 psi (or 10 x 2.2) and still satisfy the objective of delivering pure liquid to the
expansion valve.
In calculating the pressure losses, or gains, note that each foot of rise in a liquid line results
in an approximate 0.5 psi loss. Thus a 10 foot rise represent 5 pounds per square inch loss
in refrigerant pressure, or the equivalent of 1.6ºF subcooling with R-22. Total line losses
will include values for line friction, equivalents for valves and elbows and pressure losses
from manufacturers’ catalogs for driers, solenoids, sight glasses, etc.
When calculating condenser subcooling, note that saturated condensing pressure should be
read at the same point in the system where the liquid refrigerant temperature is obtained.
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Unit Component Location
MicroTech II
Compressors
Connection
Optional Hot Gas Bypass Valve
Control Panel
Removable Panel in
This Area to Facilitate
Field Piping
Suction
Connection
Tandem Scroll
Liquid
Control Layout and Operation
Control Center
All electrical controls are enclosed in a weather resistant control center with tool-locked, hinged access
doors. The left-hand section contains the microprocessor controller and control input and output
terminals. All high-voltage components are located on the right side of the panel.
ON/OFF Switch
Optional SpeedTrol
Location
Field Connection
Terminals
Control
Transformer
24-Volt Trans.
Non-Fused Disc.
or
Power Block
Fan
Contactors
Fan
Protection
Compressor Contactors
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R-407C Units
AGZ chillers are available with R-407C refrigerant as non-ARI certified units. R-407C is a
zeotropic blend of three compounds, and as such exhibits the characteristic of glide. It does not
behave as one substance like R-22 does. Glide is the difference (in degrees F) between the
beginning and end phase-change process in either the evaporator or condenser. During these
processes, different ratios of the refrigerant’s components change phase from the beginning to the
end of the process. The following functions, conditions and settings will differ from units
charged with R-22.
1. Different physical data and electrical data
2. Polyolester lubricants are used instead of mineral oil.
3. The saturated pressure/temperature relationship
4. Control and alarm settings
5. Charging procedures
1.Lubrication. The units are factory-charged with polyoester (POE) lubricant and one of
the following lubricants must be used if lubricant is to be added to the system:
POEs are very hygroscopic and will quickly absorb moisture if exposed to air. Pump the
lubricant into the unit through a closed transfer system. Avoid overcharging the unit.
Copeland Ultra 22 CC
Mobil EAL Arctic 22 CC
ICI EMKARATE RL RL 32CF
2.Pressure/temperature relationship. See Table 3 on page 15 for the saturated pressuretemperature chart. Due to refrigerant glide, use the following procedures for superheat and
subcooling measurement.
To determine superheat, only vapor must be present at the point of measurement, no liquid.
Use the temperature reading, the pressure reading and the Saturated P/T Chart. If the
pressure is measured at 78 psig, the chart shows the saturated vapor temperature to be
50.6°F. If the temperature is measured at 60°F, the superheat is 9.4 degrees F.
To determine subcooling, only liquid must be present, no vapor. Use the temperature
reading, the pressure reading and the Saturated P/T Chart. If the pressure is measured at
250 psig, the chart shows the saturated liquid temperature to be 108.2°F. If the temperature
is measured at 98°F, the subcooling is 10.2 degrees F.
The P/T relationship between R-407C and R-22 is similar enough to allow the use of R-22
expansion valves. The valves may be marked as “R-22’ or “R-22/R-407C”.
3.Control and alarm settings. The software that controls the operation of the unit is
factory-set for operation with R-407C, taking into account that the pressure/temperature
relationship differs from R-22. The software functionality is the same for either refrigerant.
4.Charging procedure. R-22 are shipped with holding charge of R-22, R-407C units have
a holding charge of nitrogen. Use the following procedure for charging R-407 in the field:
Whether topping off a charge or replacing the circuit’s entire charge, always remove the
refrigerant from the charging vessel as a liquid. Many of the cylinders for the newer
refrigerants have a dip tube so that liquid is drawn off when the cylinder is in the upright
position. Do not vapor charge out of a cylinder unless the entire contents will be charged
into the system.
With the system in a 250-micron or lower vacuum, liquid can be charged into the high side.
Initially charge about 80 percent of the system total charge.
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Start the system and observe operation. Use standard charging procedures (liquid only) to
top off the charge.
It may be necessary to add refrigerant through the compressor suction. Because the
refrigerant leaving the cylinder must be a liquid, exercise care to avoid damage to the
compressor. A sight glass can be connected between the charging hose and the compressor.
It can be adjusted to have liquid leave the cylinder and vapor enter the compressor.
1. The chilled-water system should be flushed and cleaned or air filters checked for
cleanliness on DX systems.
2. Open all electric disconnects and check all electric connections for tightness.
3. Inspect all water piping for flow direction and correct connections at the evaporator or
ductwork for tightness and completeness.
4. Verify that thermostat connections for two stages of control have been connected to unit
terminals 23 / J5-ID7 and 28 / J5- ID-8.
5. Check compressor oil level. The oil level should be visible in the oil sightglass.
6. Check voltage of the unit power supply and make certain voltage is within ±10% of
nameplate rating. Check unit power supply wiring for proper ampacity and a minimum
insulation temperature of 75°C. Check for proper phasing using a phase sequence
meter.
7. Verify all mechanical and electrical inspections have been completed according to local
codes.
8. Open control stop switch S1(off). Turn on the main power and control disconnect
switches. This will energize crankcase heaters. Wait at least 24 hours before starting
up unit.
Start-up
1. Start auxiliary equipment by turning on the following: time clock (if present), ambient thermostat
and/or remote on/off switch, chilled water pump or air handler.
2. If the field supplied staging control calls for cooling, the unit will begin the start-up
sequence.
3. After running the unit for a short time, check the oil level in the compressor (1/4 to 1/3 of the
glass), rotation of fans, and flashing in refrigerant sight glass.
4. Verify superheat temperature is at the factory setting of 8 to 12 degrees F (4.4 to 6.7
degrees C).
5. After system performance has stabilized, complete the current ACZ Start-Up Form
(obtainable from the local McQuay sales office) to establish inception of warranty
benefits. Return the form to McQuay International through your sales representative.
Sequence of Operation
The following sequence of operation is typical for ACZ Models. It can vary depending
upon options.
Start-Up
With the control circuit power on, 115V power is applied through the control circuit fuse F1
to the compressor crankcase heaters, the compressor motor protections and the primary of
the 24V control circuit transformer. The 24V transformer provides power to the
microprocessor controller.
If an optional remote time clock or remote manual switch is field wired to the unit
(terminals 25 and 35), it must be closed in order to start the unit. The operation of the unit
is then under the control of the field supplied staging thermostat. A water or air flow switch
is recommended across terminals 26 and 36 to prove flow before starting compressors. If
not used, a jumper is required across the terminals. The two compressors will start when
the normally open staging contacts close.
16 ACZ 010B through 039B IOMM ACZB1
Equipment Protection Alarms
The following conditions will shut down the unit and activate the alarm circuit:
• No water or air flow • Low evaporator pressure
• High condenser pressure • Motor protection system
• Phase voltage protection (Optional) • Outside ambient temperature
• Sensor failures
The following alarms will limit unit operation:
• Condenser pressure stage down, unloads unit at high discharge pressures
• Low ambient lockout, shuts off unit at low ambient temperatures
• Low evaporator pressure unload, shuts off stage #2
Unit Enable Selection
Enables unit operation from local keypad, digital input, or Building Automation System.
Unit Mode Selection
Selects standard cooling or test operation mode. (Test is for service personnel only.)
Condenser Fan Control
Control of condenser fans is provided by the MicroTech II controller. The control steps
condenser fans based on discharge pressure.
Shutdown
As the Stage #2 external staging thermostat is satisfied, it will stage off the lag compressor
unloading the unit. The Stage #1 will de-energize the liquid line solenoid valve SV1 and
the lead compressor will pump down the unit and shut off on Low Suction Pressure at 40
psig. If the low pressure cutoff point cannot be reached in 120 seconds, the compressor
will time off. The compressor crankcase heaters will energize when the compressors shut
off, keeping the small amount of refrigerant in the plate heat exchanger from migrating to
the compressor. See page 41 for detailed explanation of compressor staging.
IOMM ACZB1 ACZ 010B through 039B 17
Physical Data
Table 4, Physical Data, ACZ 010BS through 020BS, R-22/R-407C
Number Of Fans - Fan Diameter, In. (mm) 3 – 26 (660) 3 – 26 (660) 3 – 26 (660) 3 – 26 (660)
Number Of Motors - HP (kW) 3 – 1.0 (0.75) 3 – 1.0 (0.75) 3 – 1.0 (0.75) 3 – 1.0 (0.75)
Fan And Motor RPM, 60 Hz 1140 1140 1140 1140
Total Unit Airflow, CFM (l/s), 60 Hz 20925 (9877) 20925 (9877) 19800 (9346) 19800 (9346)
Note: Operatin g charge is for th e condensin g unit only. Refrigerant lines a nd evaporator charge must be added.
025B 028B 033B 039B
(2697) x (1176) x
(1289)
350 (159)
[426 (194)]
110 (3119) 110 (3119) 110 (3119) 158 (4479)
0 – 50 - 100
ACZ MODEL NUMBER
(2697) x (1176) x
(1289)
426 (194)
[426 (194)]
0 – 50 – 100 0 – 50 – 100 0 – 50 – 100
(2697) x (1176) x
(1493)
435 (197)
[435 (197)]
(2697) x (1176) x
(1493)
435 (197)
[435 (197)]
IOMM ACZB1 ACZ 010B through 039B 19
Electrical Data
Field Wiring
Wiring must comply with all applicable codes and ordinances. Warranty is void if wiring is not
in accordance with specifications. Copper wire is required for all power lead terminations at the
unit.
ACZ 010B through ACZ 039B units have single-point power connection. A single field supplied
fused disconnect is required or it can be supplied as a factory-mounted option. The control
transformer is factory mounted.
R-22
Table 6, Electrical Data, R-22
ACZ
Unit
Size
010B
013B
016B
020B
025B
028B
033B
039B
NOTE: See page 26 for all Electrical Data notes.
Minimum
Volts
Circuit
Ampacity
(MCA)
208 45 3 8 AWG 1 1.00 (25) 50 50
230 45 3 8 AWG 1 1.00 (25) 50 50
460 22 3 10 AWG
575 19 3 10 AWG
208 56 3 6 AWG 1 1.00 (25) 70 70
230 54 3 6 AWG 1 1.00 (25) 60 70
460 26 3 10 AWG
575 22 3 10 AWG
208 77 3 4 AWG 1 1.00 (25) 90 100
230 77 3 4 AWG 1 1.00 (25) 90 100
460 39 3 8 AWG 1 1.00 (25) 45 50
575 30 3 10 AWG
208 82 3 4 AWG 1 1.00 (25) 110 110
230 80 3 4 AWG 1 1.00 (25) 90 100
460 41 3 8 AWG 1 1.00 (25) 50 50
575 33 3 10 AWG
208 113 3 2 AWG 1 1.25 (32) 125 150
230 113 3 2 AWG 1 1.25 (32) 125 150
460 50 3 8 AWG 1 1.00 (25) 60 60
575 42 3 8 AWG 1 1.00 (25) 50 50
208 126 3 1 AWG 1 1.25 (32) 150 150
230 126 3 1 AWG 1 1.25 (32) 150 150
460 58 3 6 AWG 1 1.00 (25) 70 70
575 50 3 8 AWG 1 1.00 (25) 60 60
208 138 3 1/0 AWG 1 1.50 (38) 175 175
230 138 3 1/0 AWG 1 1.50 (38) 175 175
460 69 3 4 AWG 1 1.00 (25) 80 90
575 57 3 6 AWG 1 1.00 (25) 70 70
208 182 3 3/0 AWG 1 2.00 (51) 250 250
230 182 3 3/0 AWG 1 2.00 (51) 250 250
460 78 3 4 AWG 1 1.00 (25) 90 100
575 63 3 6 AWG 1 1.00 (25) 70 80
Field Wire
Quantity
Power Supply
Wire
Gauge
75C
Quantity
Hub (Conduit
Connection)
Nominal
Size
In. (mm)
1 1.00 (25) 25 25
1 1.00 (25) 20 20
1 1.00 (25) 30 30
1 1.00 (25) 25 25
1 1.00 (25) 35 40
1 1.00 (25) 40 40
Field Fuse
or Breaker Size
Recom-
mended
Maximum
20 ACZ 010B through 039B IOMM ACZB1
Table 7, Compressor & Condenser Fan Motor Amp Draw, R-22
Rated Load Amps Locked Rotor Amps
ACZ
Unit
Size
010B
013B
016B
020B
025B
028B
033B
039B
NOTE: See page 26 for all Electrical Data notes.
Volts
208 14.8 14.8 5.8 2 21.4 91 91
230 14.8 14.8 5.8 2 23.7 91 91
460 7.1 7.1 2.8 2 10.7 50 50
575 5.8 5.8 2.5 2 11.0 37 37
208 19.4 19.4 5.8 2 21.4 156 156
230 18.6 18.6 5.8 2 23.7 156 156
460 9.0 9.0 2.8 2 10.7 75 75
575 7.4 7.4 2.5 2 11.0 54 54
208 28.8 28.8 5.8 2 21.4 195 195
230 28.8 28.8 5.8 2 23.7 195 195
460 14.7 14.7 2.8 2 10.7 95 95
575 10.8 10.8 2.5 2 11.0 80 80
208 31.2 31.2 5.8 2 21.4 225 225
230 30.1 30.1 5.8 2 23.7 225 225
460 15.5 15.5 2.8 2 10.7 114 114
575 12.1 12.1 2.5 2 11.0 80 80
208 42.3 42.3 5.8 3 21.4 245 245
230 42.3 42.3 5.8 3 23.7 245 245
460 18.2 18.2 2.8 3 10.7 125 125
575 14.9 14.9 2.5 3 11.0 100 100
208 48.1 48.1 5.8 3 21.4 300 300
230 48.1 48.1 5.8 3 23.7 300 300
460 21.8 21.8 2.8 3 10.7 150 150
575 18.6 18.6 2.5 3 11.0 109 109
208 53.2 53.2 5.8 3 21.4 340 340
230 53.2 53.2 5.8 3 23.7 340 340
460 26.5 26.5 2.8 3 10.7 173 173
575 21.7 21.7 2.5 3 11.0 132 132
208 73.1 73.1 5.8 3 21.4 505 505
230 73.1 73.1 5.8 3 23.7 505 505
460 30.5 30.5 2.8 3 10.7 225 225
575 24.4 24.4 2.5 3 11.0 180 180
Compressors Fan Motor Compressors
No. 1 No. 2
Fan
Motor
(Each)
Qty
Amps
(Each)
Across-The-Line
No. 1 No. 2
IOMM ACZB1 ACZ 010B through 039B 21
Table 8, Field Wiring Data, R-22
ACZ
Unit
Size
010B
013B
016B
020B
025B
028B
033B
039B
NOTES:
1. High Interruptor or HSCCR Circuit Breakers are not available in these sizes
2. "Size" is the maximum amperage rating for the terminals or the main electrical device.
3. "Size" is the disconnect part number and not the amperage rating for the terminals or the main electrical device.
4. "Connection" is the range of wire sizes that the terminals on the electrical device will accept.
5. See page 26 for all electrical notes
Volts
Standard Power Block Terminal
Maximum
Terminal
Amps
208 175 14 AWG – 2/0 60 14 AWG – 1 AWG
230 175
460 175
575 175
208 175
230 175
460 175
575 175
208 175
230 175
460 175
575 175
208 175
230 175
460 175
575 175
208 175
230 175
460 175
575 175
208 175
230 175
460 175
575 175
208 175
230 175
460 175
575 175
208 335 6 AWG – 400 kcmil 225 2 AWG - 4/0
230 335 6 AWG – 400 kcmil 225 2 AWG - 4/0
460 175 14 AWG – 2/0 100 8 AWG - 1/0
575 175 14 AWG – 2/0 100 8 AWG - 1/0
Wiring to
Connector Wire
Range
(Copper Wire Only)
14 AWG – 2/0 60 14 AWG – 1 AWG 70 10 AWG - 1/0
14 AWG – 2/0 60 14 AWG – 1 AWG 35 10 AWG - 1/0
14 AWG – 2/0 60 14 AWG – 1 AWG 30 10 AWG - 1/0
14 AWG – 2/0
14 AWG – 2/0 60 14 AWG – 1 AWG 80 10 AWG - 1/0
14 AWG – 2/0 60 14 AWG – 1 AWG 40 10 AWG - 1/0
14 AWG – 2/0 60 14 AWG – 1 AWG 35 10 AWG - 1/0
14 AWG – 2/0
14 AWG – 2/0
14 AWG – 2/0 60 14 AWG – 1 AWG 60 10 AWG - 1/0
14 AWG – 2/0 60 14 AWG – 1 AWG 50 10 AWG - 1/0
14 AWG – 2/0
14 AWG – 2/0
14 AWG – 2/0 60 14 AWG – 1 AWG 70 10 AWG - 1/0
14 AWG – 2/0 60 14 AWG – 1 AWG 50 10 AWG - 1/0
14 AWG – 2/0
14 AWG – 2/0
14 AWG – 2/0 60 14 AWG – 1 AWG 80 10 AWG - 1/0
14 AWG – 2/0 60 14 AWG – 1 AWG 70 10 AWG - 1/0
14 AWG – 2/0
14 AWG – 2/0
14 AWG – 2/0
14 AWG – 2/0
14 AWG – 2/0
14 AWG – 2/0
14 AWG – 2/0
14 AWG – 2/0
Optional Disconnect Switch
Disc.
Size
100 8 AWG - 1/0
100 8 AWG - 1/0
100 8 AWG - 1/0
100 8 AWG - 1/0
125 3 AWG – 3/0
125 3 AWG - 3/0
225 2 AWG - 4/0
225 2 AWG - 4/0
100 8 AWG - 1/0
225 2 AWG - 4/0
225 2 AWG - 4/0
100 8 AWG - 1/0
100 8 AWG - 1/0
Wiring to
Connector Wire
Range
(Copper Wire Only)
60 14 AWG – 1 AWG
60 14 AWG – 1 AWG
Wiring to High Interrupt
or HSCCR Circuit Breaker
Max.
Amps
125 3 AWG - 3/0
125 3 AWG - 3/0
125 3 AWG - 3/0
125 3 AWG - 3/0
175 6 AWG - 350 kcmil
175 6 AWG - 350 kcmil
200 6 AWG - 350 kcmil
200 6 AWG - 350 kcmil
100 10 AWG - 1/0
225 6 AWG - 350 kcmil
225 6 AWG - 350 kcmil
125 3 AWG - 3/0
N/A Note 1
N/A Note 1
150 6 AWG - 350 kcmil
125 3 AWG - 3/0
Connector Wire
Range
(Copper Wire Only)
70 10 AWG - 1/0
90 10 AWG - 1/0
80 10 AWG - 1/0
90 10 AWG - 1/0
22 ACZ 010B through 039B IOMM ACZB1
R-407C
Table 9, Electrical Data, R-407C
Power Supply
Wire
Gauge
75C
ACZ
Unit
Size
010B
013B
016B
020B
025B
028B
033B
039B
Volts
208
230
460
575
208
230
460
575
208
230
460
575
208
230
460
575
208
230
460
575
208
230
460
575
208
230
460
575
208
230
460
575
Minimum
Circuit
Ampacity
(MCA)
45
45
22
19
58
54
27
22
77
77
39
30
82
80
41
33
113
113
51
41
129
129
61
51
148
139
72
58
187
182
85
73
Field Wire
Quantity
3 8 AWG 1 1.00 (25)
3 8 AWG 1 1.00 (25)
3 10 AWG
3 10 AWG
3 6 AWG 1 1.00 (25)
3 6 AWG 1 1.00 (25)
3 10 AWG
3 10 AWG
3 4 AWG 1 1.00 (25)
3 4 AWG 1 1.00 (25)
3 8 AWG 1 1.00 (25)
3 10 AWG
3 4 AWG
3 4 AWG
3 8 AWG 1 1.00 (25)
3 10 AWG
3 2 AWG 1 1.25 (32)
3 2 AWG 1 1.25 (32)
3 6 AWG 1 1.00 (25)
3 8 AWG 1 1.00 (25)
3 1 AWG 1 1.25 (32)
3 1 AWG 1 1.25 (32)
3 6 AWG
3 6 AWG
3 1/0 AWG
3 1/0 AWG
3 4 AWG 1 1.00 (25)
3 6 AWG 1 1.00 (25)
3 3/0 AWG
3 3/0 AWG
3 4 AWG
3 4 AWG
Hub (Conduit
Connection)
Quantity
1 1.00 (25)
1 1.00 (25)
1 1.00 (25)
1 1.00 (25)
1 1.00 (25)
1 1.00 (25)
1 1.00 (25)
1 1.00 (25)
1 1.00 (25)
1 1.00 (25)
1 1.50 (38)
1 1.50 (38)
1 2.00 (51)
1 2.00 (51)
1 1.00 (25)
1 1.00 (25)
Nominal
Size
In. (mm)
Field Fuse Size
or Breaker Size
Recom-
mended
50 50
50 50
25 25
20 20
70 70
60 70
30 35
25 25
90 100
90 100
45 50
35 40
110 110
90 100
50 50
40 40
125 150
125 150
60 60
50 50
150 175
150 175
70 80
60 60
175 200
175 175
80 100
80 80
250 250
250 250
100 110
100 100
Maximum
NOTE: See page 26 for all Electrical Data notes.
IOMM ACZB1 ACZ 010B through 039B 23
Table 10, Compressor & Condenser Fan Motor Amp Draw, R-407C
Rated Load Amps Locked Rotor Amps
ACZ
Unit
Size
010B
013B
016B
020B
025B
028B
033B
039B
Volts
208
230
460
575
208
230
460
575
208
230
460
575
208
230
460
575
208
230
460
575
208
230
460
575
208
230
460
575
208
230
460
575
Compressors Compressors
No. 1 No. 2
14.8 14.8
14.8 14.8
7.1 7.1
5.8 5.8
20.3 20.3
18.6 18.6
9.2 9.2
7.4 7.4
28.8 28.8
28.8 28.8
14.7 14.7
10.8 10.8
31.2 31.2
30.1 30.1
15.5 15.5
12.1 12.1
42.3 42.3
42.3 42.3
18.6 18.6
14.6 14.6
49.4 49.4
49.4 49.4
23.1 23.1
19.2 19.2
57.9 57.9
53.8 53.8
28.2 28.2
22.4 22.4
75.0 75.0
73.1 73.1
34.0 34.0
28.8 28.8
F.L. Amps
Fan
Motor
(Each)
5.8 2 21.4 91 91
5.8 2 23.7 91 91
2.8 2 10.7 50 50
2.5 2 11.0 37 37
5.8 2 21.4 156 156
5.8 2 23.7 156 156
2.8 2 10.7 75 75
2.5 2 11.0 54 54
5.8 2 21.4 195 195
5.8 2 23.7 195 195
2.8 2 10.7 95 95
2.5 2 11.0 80 80
5.8 2 21.4 225 225
5.8 2 23.7 225 225
2.8 2 10.7 114 114
2.5 2 11.0 80 80
5.8 3 21.4 245 245
5.8 3 23.7 245 245
2.8 3 10.7 125 125
2.5 3 11.0 100 100
5.8 3 21.4 300 300
5.8 3 23.7 300 300
2.8 3 10.7 150 150
2.5 3 11.0 109 109
5.8 3 21.4 340 340
5.8 3 23.7 340 340
2.8 3 10.7 173 173
2.5 3 11.0 132 132
5.8 3 21.4 505 505
5.8 3 23.7 505 505
2.8 3 10.7 225 225
2.5 3 11.0 180 180
No. of
Fan
Mtrs
L.R.Amps
Fan
Motor
(Each)
Across-The-Line
No. 1 No. 2
NOTE: See page 26 for all Electrical Data notes.
24 ACZ 010B through 039B IOMM ACZB1
Table 11, Field Wiring Data, R-407C
ACZ
Unit
Volts
Size
208
010B
013B
016B
020B
025B
028B
033B
039B
NOTES:
1. High Interruptor or HSCCR Circuit Breakers are not available in these sizes
2. "Size" is the maximum amperage rating for the terminals or the main electrical device.
3. "Size" is the disconnect part number and not the amperage rating for the terminals or the main electrical device.
4. "Connection" is the range of wire sizes that the terminals on the electrical device will accept.
5. See page 26 for all electrical notes
230
460
575
208
230
460
575
208
230
460
575
208
230
460
575
208
230
460
575
208
230
460
575
208
230
460
575
208
230
460
575
Standard Power Block Terminal
Maximum
Terminal Amps
Wiring to
Connector Wire
Range
(Copper Wire Only)
175 14 AWG – 2/0
175
175
175
175
175
175
175
175
175
175
175
175
175
175
175
175
175
175
175
175
175
175
175
175
175
175
175
335 6 AWG – 400 kcmil
335 6 AWG – 400 kcmil
175 14 AWG – 2/0
175 14 AWG – 2/0
14 AWG – 2/0 60 14 AWG – 1 AW G 70 10 AWG - 1/0
14 AWG – 2/0 60 14 AWG – 1 AW G 35 10 AWG - 1/0
14 AWG – 2/0 60 14 AWG – 1 AW G 30 10 AWG - 1/0
14 AWG – 2/0 60
14 AWG – 2/0 60 14 AWG – 1 AW G 80 10 AWG - 1/0
14 AWG – 2/0 60 14 AWG – 1 AW G 40 10 AWG - 1/0
14 AWG – 2/0 60 14 AWG – 1 AW G 35 10 AWG - 1/0
14 AWG – 2/0 100
14 AWG – 2/0 100
14 AWG – 2/0 60 14 AWG – 1 AW G 60 10 AWG - 1/0
14 AWG – 2/0 60 14 AWG – 1 AW G 50 10 AWG - 1/0
14 AWG – 2/0 100
14 AWG – 2/0 100
14 AWG – 2/0 60 14 AWG – 1 AW G 70 10 AWG - 1/0
14 AWG – 2/0 60 14 AWG – 1 AW G 50 10 AWG - 1/0
14 AWG – 2/0 125
14 AWG – 2/0 125
14 AWG – 2/0 60 14 AWG – 1 AW G 80 10 AWG - 1/0
14 AWG – 2/0 60 14 AWG – 1 AW G 70 10 AWG - 1/0
14 AWG – 2/0 225
14 AWG – 2/0 225
14 AWG – 2/0 100
14 AWG – 2/0 60
14 AWG – 2/0 225
14 AWG – 2/0 225
14 AWG – 2/0 100
14 AWG – 2/0 100
Optional Disconnect Switch
Disconnect
Size
60
225
225
100
100
Wiring to
Connector Wire
Range
(Copper Wire Only)
14 AWG – 1 AWG
14 AWG – 1 AWG
8 AWG - 1/0
8 AWG - 1/0
8 AWG - 1/0
8 AWG - 1/0
3 AWG – 3/0
3 AWG - 3/0
2 AWG - 4/0
2 AWG - 4/0
8 AWG - 1/0
14 AWG – 1 AWG
2 AWG - 4/0
2 AWG - 4/0
8 AWG - 1/0
8 AWG - 1/0
2 AWG - 4/0
2 AWG - 4/0
8 AWG - 1/0
8 AWG - 1/0
Wiring to High Interrupt
or HSCCR Circuit Breaker
Max.
Amps
125 3 AWG - 3/0
125 3 AWG - 3/0
125 3 AWG - 3/0
125 3 AWG - 3/0
175 6 AWG - 350 kcmil
175 6 AWG - 350 kcmil
200 6 AWG - 350 kcmil
200 6 AWG - 350 kcmil
100 10 AWG - 1/0
225 6 AWG - 350 kcmil
225 6 AWG - 350 kcmil
125 3 AWG - 3/0
N/A Note 1
N/A Note 1
150 6 AWG - 350 kcmil
125 3 AWG - 3/0
Connector Wire
Range
(Copper Wire Only)
70 10 AWG - 1/0
90 10 AWG - 1/0
80 10 AWG - 1/0
90 10 AWG - 1/0
IOMM ACZB1 ACZ 010B through 039B 25
Notes for Electrical Data:
1. Unit wire size ampacity (MCA) is equal to 125% of the largest compressor-motor RLA
plus 100% of RLA of all other loads in the circuit.
2. The control transformer is furnished and no separate 115V power supply is required.
3. If a separate 115V power supply is used for the control circuit, then the wire sizing
amps is 10 amps for all unit sizes.
4. Recommended power lead wire sizes for 3 conductors per conduit are based on 100%
conductor ampacity in accordance with NEC. Voltage drop has not been included.
Therefore, it is recommended that power leads be kept short. All terminal block
connections must be made with copper wire.
5. “Recommended Fuse Sizes” are selected at approximately 175% of the largest
compressor RLA, plus 100% of the RLA of all other loads in the circuit.
6. “Maximum Fuse or breaker size” is selected at approximately 225% of the largest
compressor RLA, plus 100% of all other loads in the circuit.
7. The recommended power lead wire sizes are based on an ambient temperature of 86°F
(30°C). Ampacity correction factors must be applied for other ambient temperatures.
Refer to the National Electrical Code Handbook.
8. Must be electrically grounded according to national and local electrical codes.
Voltage Limitations:
Within ± 10 percent of nameplate rating
Important: Voltage unbalance not to exceed 2% with a resultant current unbalance of 6 to
10 times the voltage unbalance per NEMA MG-1, 1998 Standard. This is an important
restriction that must be adhered to.
Notes for “Compressor and Condenser Fan Amp Draw”:
1. Compressor RLA values are for wiring sizing purposes only but may not reflect normal
operating current draw at rated capacity.
2. Fan motor FLA values are approximate fan motor amp values at rated voltage.
Notes for “Field Wiring Data”
1. Requires a single disconnect to supply electrical power to the unit. This power supply
must either be fused or use a circuit breaker.
2. All field wiring to unit power block or optional non-fused disconnect switch must be
copper.
3. All field wire size values given in table apply to 75°C rated wire per NEC.
26 ACZ 010B through 039B IOMM ACZB1
Figure 7, ACZ 010A through 039A, Typical Field Wiring Diagram
LABEL DWG. 330539401 REV.0B
TO COMPRESSOR(S)
UNIT MAIN
120
VAC
TB1
TB1-20
CONTROL
CIRCUIT
2
1
GND
ALARM BELL RELAY
FACTORY SUPPLIED ALARM
11
17
120 VAC
(BY OTHERS)
17
12
N
120 VAC
14
16
13
120 VAC
120 VAC
22
31
ALARM BELL
ALARM BELL OPTION
COM
TB2
25
35
AUTO
TIME
MANUAL
IF REMOTE STOP CONTROL
IS USED, REMOVE LEAD 843
843
BELL
26
36
23
J5-ID7
STAGE 1 NOR. OPEN CONTACTORS
28
J5-ID8
STAGE 2 NOR. OPEN CONTACTORS
33
34
FIELD WIRING
FACTORY WIRING
3 PHASE
POWER
SUPPLY
DISCONNECT
(BY OTHERS)
TERMINAL
BLOCK
GND LUG
AND FAN MOTORS
NOTE: ALL FIELD WIRING
TO BE INSTALLED AS NEC
CLASS 1 WIRING SYSTEM
WITH CONDUCTOR RATED
600 VOLTS
N
120VAC
CONTROL POWER
ALARM BELL
OPTION
FUSED CONTROL
CIRCUIT
TRANSFORMER
DISCONNECT
10A
FUSE
(BY OTHERS)
LIQUID LINE SOLENOID
120 VAC 1.0 AMP MAX
SV1
SV5
HOT GAS BYPASS SOLENOID
120 VAC 1.0 AMP MAX
DX EVAP. FAN PUMP RELAY
(BY OTHERS)
120 VAC 1.0 AMP MAX
FIELD WIRED
FUSE
CLOCKOFF
REMOTE STOP
SWITCH
(BY OTHERS)
EVAP. FLOW SWITCH
---MANDATORY–(BY OTHERS)
ON
NOR. OPEN PUMP AUX.
CONTACTS (OPTIONAL)
FROM TERM. 25 TO 35.
RELAY
NO
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Dimensions & Weights
CERTIFIED, 2 FAN, ACZ-B
QTY. 4
DIM. A = ACZ025-028 = 24.6"
NOTE:
ACZ033-039 = 59
Figure 8, ACZ 010B through 020B, (See page 29 for additional dimensions and weights)
ACCESS
PANEL
5.17
73.80
L1, L2L3, L4
21.18
X
46.18
49.06
9.19
%%c.875
POWER ENTRY
KNOCKOUT
(OTHER SIDE)
HOT GAS
BYPASS
SUCTION
18.84
20.79
LIQUID
4.56
5.06
8.86
4.00
MOUNTING HOLES
DIA. 1.00 INCH
%%c.875
CONTROL
ELECTRICAL
KNOCKOUT
24.57
NOTE:
L2 & L4 ARE LOCATED ON1.
OPPOSITE SIDE OF UNIT.
ALL WEIGHTS ARE IN POUNDS.2.
CONTROL BOX
ACCESS DOORS
ACCESS
DOOR
31.15
MOUNTING
HOLES
46.42
R331987201
POWER
ENTRY
51.00
Y
Z
7.64
Figure 9, ACZ025BS - 039BS (See page 29 for additional dimensions and weights)
On initial start-up and periodically during operation, it will be necessary to perform certain
routine service checks. Among these are taking electric leg readings. Some readings are
readily available on the MicroTech II display.
Lubrication
No routine lubrication is required on the ACZ units. The fan motor bearings are of the
permanently lubricated type and require no lubrication.
Electrical Terminals
Electric shock hazard. Disconnect and tag-out all sources of power to the unit before
continuing with following service to avoid risk of severe personal injury.
Normal heating and cooling of the wire will cause terminals to loosen. Retighten all power
electrical terminals every six months.
Condensers
Condensers are air-cooled and constructed with 3/8” (9.5mm) O.D. internally finned copper
tubes bonded in a staggered pattern into slit aluminum fins. No maintenance is ordinarily
required except the occasional removal of dirt and debris from the outside surface of the
fins. Use locally purchased foaming condenser coil cleaners for periodic cleaning of the
coil. Condenser cleaners may contain harmful chemicals. Wear protective gear and read
and follow manufacturer's safety instructions. Take care not to damage the fins during
cleaning. All chemical cleaners should be thoroughly rinsed from the coils.
!
WARNING
Refrigerant Sight glass
Observe the refrigerant sight glass monthly. A clear glass of liquid indicates adequate subcooled refrigerant charge in the system to provide proper feed through the expansion valve.
Bubbling refrigerant in the sight glass indicates the system is short of refrigerant charge.
Sub-cooling should be verified to prevent overcharging. Refrigerant gas flashing in the
sight glass could also indicate an excessive pressure drop in the line, possibly due to a
clogged filter-drier or a restriction elsewhere in the system. The sight glass indicates what
moisture condition corresponds to a given element color. If the sight glass does not indicate
a dry condition after about 12 hours of operation, the refrigerant and oil should be tested for
moisture.
Unit Enable ....................................................................36
Control Functions and Definitions........................................36
Compressor Control ............................................................. 41
Using the Controller.............................................................43
Display and Keyboard.....................................................43
Getting Started ..................................................................... 43
Menu Screens .................................................................44
Menu Matrix...................................................................46
View Screens Defined .....................................................47
Alarm Screens Defined ...................................................49
Set Screens Defined ........................................................ 49
Software Version: ACZSU0102B
BIOS Version: 3.56
BOOT File Version: 3.0
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Overview
The MicroTech II controller's state-of-the-art design will not only permit the unit to run
more efficiently but also simplifies troubleshooting if a system failure occurs. Every
MicroTech II controller is programmed and tested prior to shipment to contribute to a
trouble-free start-up.
Software Version
This manual is based on software version ACZSU0102B
Operator-friendly
The MicroTech II controller menu structure is separated into three distinct categories,
which provide the operator or service technician with a full description of current unit
status, control parameters, and alarms. Security protection deters unauthorized changing of
the setpoints and control parameters.
MicroTech II control continuously performs self-diagnostic checks, monitoring system
temperatures, pressures and protection devices, and will automatically shut down a
compressor or the entire unit if a fault occurs. The cause of the shutdown will be retained
in memory and can be easily displayed in plain English for operator review. The
MicroTech II controller will also retain and display the time the fault occurred. In addition
to displaying alarm diagnostics, the MicroTech II controller also provides the operator with
a warning of limit (pre-alarm) conditions.
Staging
The two scroll compressors are staged on and off by contact closure of the field supplied
remote two-stage staging thermostat. Lead/lag is automatic and switched every ten starts.
General Description
NOTE: When the following descriptions refer to "evaporator pressure", the pressure is
actually the suction pressure within the condensing unit itself.
Compressor Motor Protection
ACZ 016 – 039: The solid-state compressor motor protector module incorporates a 30minute (± 5 minutes) “time-off” relay utilizing the bleed-down capacitor principle. Any
time the protection system opens or power to the module is interrupted, the 30-minute
“time-off” delay is triggered and the module will not reset for 30 minutes. Once the 30minute period has passed the motor protector contacts M1 and M2 reset, provided the
protection system is satisfied and power is applied to the module.
Note: If the power circuit is broken once the 2-minute period is passed, the pilot
circuit will reset without delay when power is reapplied.
ACZ 010 - 013: The model ACZ 010 and ACZ 013 compressors have internal line
breakage with automatic reset.
FanTrol Head Pressure Control
FanTrol is the standard method of head pressure control that automatically cycles the
condenser fan motors in response to condenser pressure. This function is controlled by the
microprocessor, maintains head pressure and allows the unit to run at low ambient air
temperatures down to 35°F (1.7°C). Fans are staged as follows:
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Table 14, Fan Staging Pressures
Fan Two-Fan Unit Three-Fan Unit
Stage #1
Stage #2
Stage #3
On 150 psig, Off with unit On 150 psig, Off with unit
On 290 psig, Off 170 psig On 290 psig, Off 170 psig
On 310 psig, Off 180 psig
Note: Fan #1 is on with first compressor above 75°F (24°C).
Inputs/Outputs
Table 15, Inputs and Outputs
Analog Inputs
# Description Signal Source Range
1 Open
2 Evaporator Refrigerant Pressure 0.5 VDC to 4.5 VDC (NOTE 1)
3 Condenser Refrigerant Pressure 0.5 VDC to 4.5 VDC (NOTE 1)
4 Open
5 Outside Ambient Temperature
Thermister (10k at 77°F, 25°C)
NOTE: Value at the converter board input. Value at the converter board output is 0.1 VDC – 0.9 VDC.
Analog Outputs
# Description Output Signal Range
1-4 None
Digital Inputs
# Description Signal Signal
1 Unit OFF Switch 0 VAC (Stop) 24 VAC (Auto)
2 Remote Start/Stop 0 VAC (Stop) 24 VAC (Start)
3 Evaporator Water Flow/Air Flow Switch 0 VAC (No Flow) 24 VAC (Flow)
4 Motor Protection 0 VAC (Fault) 24 VAC (No Fault)
5 Open
6 Phase Voltage Fault 0 VAC (Fault) 24 VAC (No Fault)
7 Stage 1 Request 0 VAC (Stop) 24 VAC (Start)
8 Stage 2 Request 0 VAC (Stop) 24 VAC (Start)
0 to 132 psi
3.6to 410 psi
-58 to 212°F
Digital Outputs
# Description Load Output OFF Output ON
1 Alarm Alarm Indicator Alarm OFF Alarm ON
3 Liquid Line Solenoid Cooling OFF Cooling ON
4 Motor Control Relay #1 Starter Compressor OFF Compressor ON
5 Motor Control Relay #2 Starter Compressor OFF Compressor ON
6 Condenser Fan #1 Fan Contactor Fan OFF Fan ON
7 Condenser Fan #2 Fan Contactor Fan OFF Fan ON
8 Condenser Fan #3 Fan Contactor Fan OFF Fan ON
Setpoints
The setpoints shown in Table 16 are held in a non-volatile memory and remembered during
power off, are factory set to the Default value, and can be adjusted within the value shown
in the Range column.
The PW (password) column indicates the password level that must be entered in order to
change the setpoint. Passwords are as follows:
O = Operator [0100]
M = Manager, [2001}
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Table 16, Setpoints
Description Default Range PW
Unit
Unit Enable Off Off, On O
Available mode Cool Cool, Test M
Control Source Switches Keypad, Network, Switches O
Air Flow Timer 30 10 to 60 seconds M
Low Ambient Lockout
Refrigerant Type None R22, R407c M
BAS Protocol Modbus BACnet, LonWorks, Modbus M
Ident number 001 001-999 M
Baud rate 9600 1200,2400,4800,9600,19200 M
Evaporator Refrig Press Sensor Offset 0 psi -20.0 to 20.0 psi M
Condenser Refrig Press Sensor Offset 0 psi -20.0 to 20.0 psi M
Outside Ambient Temperature Sensor
Password 0000 0000 to 9999 N/a
Compressor
Clear Cycle Timers No No, Yes M
Start-Start 15 min 10 to 60 min M
Stop-Start 5 min 3 to 20 min M
Stage Up Delay 240 20 to 480 sec M
Stage Down Delay 30 10 to 60 sec M
Comp 1 Enable Enable Enable, Disable M
Comp 2 Enable Enable Enable, Disable M
Alarms
Low Evap Pressure-Hold [59,60] psi [20, 24] to 65 psi M
Low Evap Pressure-Unload [58,59] psi [20, 24] to 65 psi M
Evap Flow Proof 5 sec 3 to 120 sec M
High Condenser Pressure 380 psi 380 to 390 psi M
High Condenser Stage Down 370 psi 365 to 375 psi M
Phase Voltage Protection N N,Y M
Low OAT Start Timer 165 sec 150 to 240 sec M
Condenser Fans
Fan Stages 2 2,3 M
Speedtrol Option N N,Y M
Stage #1 On (OAT < 75°F)
Stage #2 On 290 psi 230 to 330 psi M
Stage #3 On 300 psi 230 to 330 psi M
Stage #1 Off 140 psi 130 to 170 psi M
Stage #2 Off 180 psi 150 to 200 psi M
Stage #3 Off 190 psi 150 to 200 psi M
35.0 °F –2(35) to 70 °F
0 °F -5.0 to 5.0 °F
200 psi 140 to 200 psi M
M
M
Automatic Adjusted Limits
The following are setpoints that will be limited based on the option selected.
Low Ambient Lockout Temperature
Speedtrol Range
Speedtrol = N
Speedtrol = Y
Low Evaporator Pressure Hold and Unload
Refrigerant Range
R22 24 to 65 Psig
R407C 20 to 65 Psig
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35 – 60°F
-2 – 60°F
Dynamic Default Values
Some setpoints will have different default values loaded depending on the value of other
setpoints.
Low Evaporator Pressure Inhibit
Refrigerant Default Value
R22 59 psi
R407C 60 psi
Low Evaporator Pressure Unload
Refrigerant Default Value
R22 58 psi
R407C 59 psi
Equipment Protection (Stop) Alarms
Equipment protection (stop) alarms execute rapid compressor shutdown without going
through the normal shutdown cycle.
The following table identifies each of these alarms, gives the condition that causes the
alarm to occur, and states the action taken because of the alarm. If the alarm is autoclearing, the reset condition is shown below. Otherwise, the alarm is manually reset,
requiring the operator to clear the alarm.
Any compressor is running AND
Evap Flow Digital Input = No Flow for time >
Evap Flow Proof SP
Evaporator Press < Low Evap Pressure SP
for time> Low Evap Pressure Time Delay
Condenser Press > High Condenser
Pressure SP
Digital Input = High Motor Temperature
AND Delay 150 Sec. after power up has
passed
If Phase Voltage Protection = Y, Then Digital
Input = Phase/Voltage Problem
Failed three consecutive low ambient start
attempts
Sensor shorted or open Rapid Stop Manual
Sensor shorted or open Rapid Stop Manual
Sensor open or shorted Normal Stop Manual
Rapid Stop
Rapid Stop Manual
Rapid Stop Manual
Rapid Stop Manual
Rapid Stop
Rapid Stop Manual
Evap flow switch
closes OR Unit
State=Off
Phase/Voltage
input returns to
normal
Evaporator Freezestat
Freezestat logic allows the circuit to run for varying times at low pressures. The lower the
pressure, the shorter the time the compressor can run. This time is calculated as follows:
Freeze time = 60 – 1.6 x freeze error, limited to a range of 20-70 seconds
When the evaporator pressure goes below the Low Evaporator Pressure Unload setpoint, a
timer starts. If this timer exceeds the freeze time, then a freezestat trip occurs. If the
evaporator pressure rises to the unload setpoint or higher, and the freeze time has not been
exceeded, the timer will reset.
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Events (Limit Alarms)
The following events limit the operation of the unit in some way as described in the Action
Taken column. These alarms are auto-clearing based on reaching the conditions in the reset
column.
Table 18, Event (Limit) Alarms
Description Occurs When: Action Taken Reset
Condenser Pressure
High Unload
Evaporator Pressure
Low – Hold
Evaporator Pressure
Low – Unload
Failed Pumpdown Unit is pumping down for 60 seconds
Pressure > High Condenser Stage
Down setpoint
Pressure < Low Evap Pressure–Hold
setpoint AND one compessor is running
Pressure < Low Evap Pressure–Unload
setpoint
When an alarm occurs, it appears in the active alarm list. The active alarm list holds a
record of all active alarms, which includes the date and time each occurred. The active
alarms can be cleared by pressing the Edit key when the end of the list has been reached by
scrolling.
Active alarms may be cleared without a password being active. The condition that caused
the alarm must be corrected prior to clearing the alarm to avoid filling the buffer with
duplicate entries and also to avoid repeated trips from the same cause.
Alarm Logging
A separate alarm log stores the last 25 alarms to occur. When an alarm occurs, it is put into
the first slot in the alarm log and all others are moved down one, dropping the last alarm.
In the alarm log, the date and time the alarm occurred are stored, as well as a list of other
parameters. These parameters include compressor states, evaporator pressure, condenser
pressure, number of fans on, and OAT.
Event Logging
An event log similar to the alarm log holds the last 25 events to occur. When an event
occurs, it is put into the first slot in the event log and all other entries are moved down one,
dropping the last event. Each entry in the event log includes an event description as well as
the time and date of the occurrence. No additional parameters are logged for events. A
password must be active to view the event log.
Control Functions and Definitions
Refrigerant Saturated Temperature
Methods for calculating saturated refrigerant temperature differ with each refrigerant as
explained below.
R22 Saturated Temperature
Evaporator saturated temperature and condenser saturated temperature are calculated from
the pressures for each circuit. The pressure is fit to a curve made up of 13 straight line
segments. The points used to define these segments are as follows:
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Table 19, R-22 Saturated Temperatures
Pressure (psi) Temperature (oF)
24.0 0
34.7 12.0
47.6 24.0
62.8 36.0
80.8 48.0
101.6 60.0
126.2 72.0
153.8 84.0
185.2 96.0
220.6 108.0
260.5 120.0
305.2 132.0
355.1 144.0
430.4 160.0
R407C Saturated Temperature
Evaporator dew point and condenser mid point are calculated using 32 bit math. The
equation is as follows:
If Pressure < 120 psi Then
Saturation = [Pressure x 145/105] – [(Pressure2)/2000] – 250
If Pressure >= 120 psi Then
Saturation = [Pressure x 46/94] – [Pressure2/25000] + 145
Pumpdown Pressure
The pressure to which a circuit will pumpdown is based on the Low Evaporator Pressure
Unload setpoint. The equation is as follows:
Pumpdown pressure = Low Evaporator Pressure Unload Setpoint – 15 psi (with the
calculated value limited to a minimum of 10 psi).
Unit Enable
The Unit Enable status determines whether the unit is enabled to run or not. This can be
altered by the Unit Switch input, Remote input, Keypad entry, and BAS request. The
Control Source Setpoint determines which sources can change the Unit Enable status with
options of SWITCHES, KEYPAD or NETWORK.
Changing the Unit Enable status can be accomplished according to the following table.
NOTE: An “x” indicates that the value is ignored.
Unit
Switch
OFF x x x x OFF
x SWITCHES OFF x x OFF
ON SWITCHES ON x x ON
ON KEYPAD x OFF x OFF
ON KEYPAD x ON x ON
ON NETWORK x x OFF OFF
ON NETWORK OFF x x OFF
ON NETWORK ON x ON ON
Control Source
Setpoint
Remote
Input
Keypad
Entry
BAS
Request
Unit
Enable
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Unit Mode
The overall operating mode of the chiller is set by the Available Mode Setpoint with
options of COOL and TEST.
Unit Test Mode
The unit test mode allows manual testing of controller outputs. Entering this mode requires
the following conditions.
• Unit Switch = OFF
• Manager password active.
• Available Unit Mode setpoint = TEST
A test menu can then be selected to allow activation of the outputs. It is possible to switch
each digital output ON or OFF and set the analog outputs to any value. In test mode, the
compressors can be started, but will automatically turn off after 10 seconds. Also, if any
outputs are left on in test mode, they will be automatically turned off and/or normal control
logic resumed when the unit is taken out of test mode.
Power Up Start Delay
After powering up the unit, the motor protectors may not seem to work properly for up to
150 seconds. After the control is powered up, no compressor can start for 150 seconds. In
addition, the motor protect inputs are ignored during this time so as to avoid tripping a false
alarm.
Unit State
The Unit is always in one of three states. These states are Off, Auto, and Pumpdown.
Transitions between these states are shown in the following diagram.
Figure 10, Unit State Diagram
Unit State Diagram
Power On
T3
PumpdownAuto
T1: Transition from Off to Auto
Requires all of the following:
• Unit Enable = True
• No Alarm
• At least one compressor enabled via manual setpoint
Off
T2
T4
T1
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T2: Transition from Auto to Pumpdown
Requires any of the following:
• Keypad Enable = Off OR
• BAS Enable = Off OR
• Remote Switch = Off OR
• Pumpdown Alarm Active
T3: Transition from Pumpdown to Off
Requires any of the following:
• Unit Alarm OR
• Unit Switch Off OR
• All compressors off
T4: Transition from Auto to Off
Requires any of the following:
• Unit Alarm OR
• Unit Switch Off
• Both compressors disabled via manual setpoint
Evaporator Fan State Control
Operation of the evaporator fan output is controlled by the state-transition diagram shown
below.
Figure 11, Fan Output State
Evaporator Fan Output State
Diagram
Off
Unit State = Off
Unit State = Off
RunStart
[Evap State = Start AND
Flow Switch Closed] for
time > Evap Recirc Tmr
Unit State=Auto
Condenser Fans
Condenser fans are staged up and down based on the fan stage setpoint. These setpoints
define pressures at which fans should start or stop. Comments for “fan 3” apply to 3-fan
units only.
fan 1 will start with the first compressor when the ambient temperature is greater than 75°F.
Below 75°F, this fan starts when the condenser pressure gets up to the Stage #1 On setpoint.
fan 2 will start when the condenser pressure gets up to the Stage #2 On setpoint, and fan 3
will start when the condenser pressure gets up to the Stage #3 On setpoint.
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Fan 3 will stop when the condenser pressure drops to the Stage #3 Off setpoint, and fan 2
will stop when the condenser pressure drops to the Stage #2 Off setpoint. Fan 1 will stop
when the pressure drops down to the Stage #1 Off setpoint.
Low OAT Start
In order to avoid low-pressure alarms at startup, low OAT start logic allows for running at
low pressures for a longer time than normal as well as multiple start attempts.
A low OAT start is initiated if the condenser saturated temperature is less than 85°F when
the compressor starts. Once this happens, the circuit is in this low OAT start state for a
time equal to the low OAT start timer setpoint. During this time, the freezestat logic and
the low pressure events are disabled. The absolute limit of 5 psi is still enforced.
At the end of the low OAT start, the evaporator pressure is checked. If the pressure is
greater than or equal to the low evaporator pressure unload setpoint, the start is considered
successful. If the pressure is less than the unload setpoint, the start is not successful and
the compressor will stop. Three start attempts are allowed before tripping on the restart
alarm; so if on the third attempt the start is not successful the restart alarm is triggered.
The restart counter will be reset when either a start is successful or the circuit is off on an
alarm.
Capacity Overrides
The following conditions override the automatic capacity control when the chiller is in
Cool mode only. These overrides keep the unit from entering a condition in which it is not
designed to run.
Low Evaporator Pressure
If the evaporator pressure drops below the Low Evaporator Pressure Hold setpoint, the Low
Evaporator Pressure Inhibit event is triggered. This can occur with either one or two
compressors running. When triggered, the second compressor will not be allowed to start if
only one is currently running. If both compressors are already running, no action is taken.
If the evaporator pressure drops below the Low Evaporator Pressure Unload setpoint, the
Low Evaporator Pressure Unload event is triggered. This can only occur when both
compressors are running. When triggered, one compressor is shut off.
These events are logged to an event log when they occur. Both remain active until the
evaporator pressure rises 5 psi above the hold setpoint or both compressors are off.
High Condenser Pressure
If the discharge pressure rises above the High Condenser Pressure Unload setpoint and both
compressors are running, the High Condenser Pressure Unload event is triggered. One
compressor will be shut off when this occurs.
This event will also be logged to an event log when it occurs. It will remain active until the
condenser pressure drops 100 psi below the unload setpoint. While active, the second
compressor cannot turn back on.
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Low Ambient Lockout
If the OAT drops below the low ambient lockout setpoint, the unit will do a normal stop.
Once the lockout has been triggered, no compressors will start until the OAT rises to the
lockout setpoint plus 5°F.
Compressor Control
Compressor Available
A compressor is available to start when the following are true:
• Unit state = auto
• Evap state = run
• Low OAT lockout is not active
• Power start delay is expired
• No limit events active
• No cycle timers active for the compressor
• Compressor enable setpoint = On
Compressor Start/Stop Timing
This section determines when to start or stop a compressor. There are two separate
functions used, one for staging up and one for staging down.
Stage Up Now
The Stage Up Now flag is set based on the following tests:
IF Stage Request > Stages On AND
Stage up timer expired THEN
Stage Up Now = True
Stage Down Now
The Stage Down Now flag is set based on the following tests:
IF Stage Request < Stages On AND
Stage down timer expired THEN
Stage Down Now = True
Compressor Sequencing
Compressor staging is primarily based on compressor run-hours and starts. Compressors
that have fewer starts will normally start before those with more starts. Compressors that
have more run hours will normally shut off before those with fewer run hours. In the event
of a tie on number of starts, the lower numbered compressor will start first. In the event of
a tie on run-hours, the lower numbered compressor will shut off first. Run-hours will be
compared in terms of tens of hours.
Next On = 1 if compressor 1 starts <= compressor 2 starts, or compressor 2 not available
Next On = 2 if compressor 1 starts > compressor 2 starts, or compressor 1 not available
Next Off = 1 if compressor 1 run-hours > compressor 2 run-hours
Next Off = 2 if compressor 1 run-hours <= compressor 2 run-hours
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Compressor State
A compressor will start when all of the following are true:
• The compressor is “next on”
• Stage Up Now is set
• The compressor is available to start
A compressor will stop when any of the following conditions are true:
• Unit state = Off
• Evap flow alarm active
• Low Ambient start attempt failed
• Stage Down Now is set, both compressors are running, and the compressor is “next
off”
• Pumpdown is complete
Normal Shutdown
If a condition arises that requires the unit to shut down, a pumpdown will be performed if it
is not an emergency situation. A normal shutdown will be initiated when any of the
following occur:
• Unit State = Pumpdown
• Low Ambient Lockout
• A normal stagedown occurs, and only one compressor is running
Pumpdown Procedure
• If both compressors are running, shut off the appropriate compressor based on
sequencing logic
• With one compressor left running, turn off hot gas output and liquid line output
• Keep running until evaporator pressure reaches the pumpdown pressure, then stop
compressor
• If evaporator pressure does not reach pumpdown pressure within two minutes, stop
compressor and log pumpdown failure alarm
Rapid Shutdown
A situation may arise that requires the unit to shut down immediately, without doing a
pumpdown. This rapid shutdown will be triggered by any of the following:
• Unit State = Off
• Stop Alarm
• Low ambient start attempt failed
All compressor and liquid line outputs will be turned off immediately for a rapid shutdown.
Liquid Line Solenoid
The liquid line output will be on any time a compressor is running and the unit is not
performing a pumpdown. This output will be off at all other times.
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Using the Controller
ALARM
Red Alarm Light
4x20 Display & Keypad
Layout
The 4-line by 20-character/line liquid crystal display and 6-key keypad are shown below.
Figure 12, Display (in MENU mode) and Keypad Layout
Key to Screen Pathway
Air Conditioning
<
VIEW
<
<
SET
MENU Key
ARROW Keys
ENTER Key
Note that each ARROW key has a pathway to a line in the display. Pressing an ARROW
key will activate the associated line when in the MENU mode.
Getting Started
There are two basic procedures to learn in order to utilize the MicroTech II controller:
1. Navigating through the menu matrix to reach a desired menu screen and knowing where
a particular screen is located.
2. Knowing what is contained in a menu screen and how to read that information or how
to change a setpoint contained in the menu screen.
Navigating Through the Menus
The menus are arranged in a matrix of screens across a top horizontal row. Some of these
top-level screens have sub-screens located under them. The general content of each screen
and its location in the matrix are shown in Figure 14. A detailed description of each menu
begins on page 46.
There are two ways to navigate through the menu matrix to reach a desired menu screen.
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One is to scroll through the matrix from one screen to another using the four ARROW keys.
The other way is to use shortcuts to work through the matrix hierarchy. From any menu
screen, pressing the MENU key will take you to the top level of the hierarchy. The display
will show ALARM, VIEW, and SET as shown in Figure 12. This corresponds to the second
row of screens on Figure 14. One of these groups of screens can then be selected by
pressing the key connected to it via the pathway shown in Figure 12.
For example, selecting ALARM will go the next row of menus under ALARM (ALARM
LOG or ACTIVE ALARM). Selecting VIEW will go the next level of screens under VIEW
(VIEW UNIT STATUS or VIEW UNIT TEMP). Selecting SET will go to a series of
screens for looking at and changing setpoints.
MENU Key
The MENU key is used to switch between the shortcut method (known as the MENU mode
and as shown in Figure 12) and scrolling method (known as the SCROLL mode). The
MENU mode is the shortcut to specific groups of menus used for checking ALARMS, for
VIEWING information, or to SET setpoint values. The SCROLL mode allows the user to
move about the matrix (from one menu to another, one at a time) by using the four
ARROW keys. A typical menu screen is shown in Figure 13.
Pressing the MENU key from any menu screen will automatically return you to the MENU
mode as shown in Figure 12.
Figure 13, Display in the Shortcut (SCROLL) Mode and Keypad Layout
Air Conditioning
MENU Key
VIEW UNIT STATUS
Unit = COOL
Compr. #1/#2=OFF/OFF
Evap Pump = RUN
ARROW Keys
ENTER Key
Menu Screens
Various menus are shown in the controller display. Each menu screen shows specific
information; in some cases menus are used only to view the status of the unit, in some cases
they are used for checking and clearing alarms, and in some case they are used to set
setpoint values.
The menus are arranged in a matrix of screens across a top horizontal row. Some of these
top-level screens have sub-screens located under them. The general content of each screen
and its location in the matrix are shown in Figure 14. A detailed description of each menu
begins on page 46.
The ARROW keys on the controller are used to navigate through the menus. The keys are
also used to change numerical setpoint values contained in certain menus.
Changing Setpoints
Pressing the ENTER key changes the function of the ARROW keys to the editing function
as shown below:
LEFT key Default, changes a value to the factory-set default value.
RIGHT key Cancel, cancels any change made to a value and returns to the original
setting.
UP key Increment, increases the value of the setting.
DOWN key Decrement decreases the value of a setting.
These four edit functions are indicated by one-character abbreviation on the right side of
the display (this mode is entered by pressing the ENTER key).
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Most menus containing setpoint values have several different setpoints shown on one menu.
When in a setpoint menu, the ENTER key is used to proceed from the top line to the second
line and on downward. The cursor will blink at the entry point for making a change. The
ARROW keys (now in the edit mode) are used to change the setpoint as described above.
When the change has been made, press the ENTER key to enter it. No setting is changed
until the ENTER key is pressed.
For example, to change the number of unit fans setpoint:
1. Press MENU key to go to the MENU mode (see Figure 12).
2. Press SET (the UP Key) to go to the setpoint menus.
3. Press SET FAN SP (the Right key) to go to setpoints associated with unit operation.
4. Since the first (or top) menu will be used, there is no need to press the DOWN key to
scroll down through other setpoint menus.
5. Press the ENTER key to move the cursor down from the top line to the second line in
order to make the change.
6. Use the ARROW keys (now in the edit mode as shown above) to change the setting.
7. When the desired value is achieved, press ENTER to enter it. The cursor will
automatically move down.
At this point, the following actions can be taken:
1. Change another setpoint in this menu by scrolling to it with the ENTER key.
2. Using the ENTER key, scroll to the first line in the menu. From there the ARROW keys
can be used to scroll to different menus.
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LAST 25 SHOWN
Figure 14, Menu Matrix
UNIT COMP REFRIGERANT FANS
VIEW UNIT
STATUS 1-3
(Right side of matrix continued from above)
ALARM LOG
(LAST)
TYPE, TIME
ALARM LOG
(NEXT TO LAST)
ALARM LOG
(SECOND TO
LAST)
ALARM LOG
⇓
SET UNIT SPs,
SET UNIT SPs,
SET UNIT SPs,
SET UNIT SPs,
SET UNIT SPs,
VIEW UNIT
TEMP
VIEW COMP #1
STATUS 1-2
⇐ Continued ⇐
"ALARM" MENUS "SET" MENUS
EVENT LOG
(LAST)
TYPE, TIME
EVENT LOG
(NEXT TO
LAST)
EVENT LOG
(SECOND TO
LAST)
EVENT LOG
LAST 25
SHOWN ⇓
ACTIVE ALARM
(1)
TYPE, TIME
ACTIVE ALARM
(n)
TYPE, TIME
ADDITIONAL
ACTIVE ALARM
(3)
CLEAR/VIEW
SET UNIT SPs,
"VIEW" MENUS
VIEW COMP #2
STATUS 1-2
SET UNIT SPs,
(1) MODE
SET UNIT SPs,
(2) MODE =
COOL
SET UNIT SPs,
(3) CLOCK
(4) ENGLISH
(5) PROTOCOL
(6) EVAP
OFFSET
(7) COND
OFFSET
(8) AMBIENT
OFFSET
(9) ENTER
PASSWORD
VIEW EVAP/COND PRESS
1-2
SET COMP
SPs (1)
STOP/START
SET COMP
SPs (2)
INTER-
STAGE
SET LIMIT
SET LIMIT
SET LIMIT
SET LIMIT
ALARMS (1)
EVAP PRESS
SET LIMIT
ALARMS (2)
FREEZE/ FLOW
ALARMS (3)
COND PRESS
ALARMS (4)
PHASE/VOLT
LOW AMB
LOCKOUT
ALARMS (5)
LOW EVAP PR
"MENU"
VIEW
FANS
SET FANS (1)
STAGES
FANTROL
SET FANS (2)
STAGE ON
SET FANS (3)
STAGE OFF
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Menu Structure (Hierarchical)
As discussed previously, a hierarchical menu structure can be used to access the various
screens. One to twelve levels are used with two or three being typical. Optionally, the last
menu selection can access one of a set of screens that can be navigated with the UP/DOWN
ARROW keys (see the scrolled menu structure below).
Menu selection is initiated by pressing the MENU key that changes the display from a
regular data screen to a menu screen. Menu selections are then made using the arrow keys
according to labels on the right side of the display (the arrows are ignored). When the last
menu item is selected, the display changes to the selected data screen. An example follows
ALA RM LO G
showing the selection of the “VIEW REFRIGERANT” screen.
Suppose the initial screen is as below or any other menu screen:
(da ta)
(da ta)
(da ta)
After pressing the MENU key, the top level menu screen will show:
< ALARM
< VIEW
< SET
After pressing the “VIEW” menu key, a menu screen will show:
VIEW < UNIT
< COMPRESSOR
< REFRIGRANT
< FANS
Selection of any of these will advance to the appropriate data menu. For example, after pressing the
“REFRIGERANT” menu button, the selected data screen will show:
VIEW REFRIG
PSI °°°°F
SAT EVAP XXX.X XX.X
SAT COND XXX.X XX.X
The ARROW keys will automatically return to the “scroll” mode at this time.
Screen Definitions VIEW
This section contains information on each screen. The menu screens are in order of the
matrix in Figure 14, going from left to right and then down when there are sub-menus.
Many menus are self-explanatory.
VIEW UNIT
VIEW UNIT STATUS (1)
Unit = AUTO
Stage=X Request=X
Unit status can be OFF, AUTO, and ALARM as determined from the Unit State variable,
the Unit Mode setpoint, the Unit Enable and the presence of an alarm.
VIEW UNIT STATUS (2)
Stg Up Delay=XXXsec
Stg Dn Delay=XXXsec
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F
VIEW UNIT STATUS (3)
D.O D.I.
12345678 12345678
00000000 00000000
View Unit Temperatures
VIEW UNIT TEMP °°°°
Outside Amb = XX.X°°°°F
VIEW COMPRESSORS
VIEW COMP#1 (1)
State = OFF LEAD
Cycle Timer: XXmin
Manual Disable
Cycle timer only visible when active. Manual Disable visible only when compressor is
disabled via manual enable setpoint.
See page 36 for an explanation of saturated temperatures for R22 and R407C.
Approach is the difference between the leaving fluid temperature and the saturated
evaporator temperature. It is an indication of the evaporator efficiency; an increasing
approach temperature indicates decreasing heat transfer efficiency.
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VIEW FANS
High Condenser Press
VIEW FANS
Stages ON = 2 of 3
Screen Definitions – ALARM
ALARM ACTIVE (X) ALARM ACTIVE (X)
Alarm Description No more alarms
hh:mm:ss dd/mmm/yyyy Press ENTER to clear
all active alarms
If the unit is off on a shutdown alarm or running but in a limit alarm condition, the cause
and date will appear in the upper screen. If there is a simultaneous occurrence of more than
one alarm, the others will appear in additional screens below this one, accessed by the
DOWN ARROW. Either type alarm will light a red light in back of the LEFT-KEY. The
light will go out when the fault is cleared.
To clear the fault, scroll down to the last screen and press ENTER. If other faults have
appeared, they will all be cleared at the same time.
ALARM LOG (1)
hh:mm:ss d/mmm/yyyy
The last 25 alarms, either shutdown or limit, are shown in this menu with subsequent menus
stored under it. ARROW DOWN from this menu will go to the next-to-last alarm, ARROW
DOWN again will go to the second from last, and so on through the last 25 occurrences.
The screens are numbered (1), (2),, etc.
Screen Definitions – SET
Changing setpoints; in general, setpoints are changed as follows:
1. Select the desired menu by scrolling through SET menus with the UP and DOWN
ARROWS.
2. When the desired menu is selected, select the desired entry by moving between lines
using the ENTER key.
3. If a numerical value is being changed, use the INCREMENT key (UP ARROW) to
increase or the DECREMENT key (DOWN ARROW) to decrease the value of the
setpoint.
If a word type setpoint (for example, YES or NO) is to be selected, the choices are
loaded into the menu and selected by scrolling through the available setpoint options
using the UP ARROW key.
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4.Enter the desired value or word into the controller by pressing the SET key.
SET UNIT SPs
Set w/ FP Switch Off
SET UNIT SPs (1)
Unit Enable=OFF
Source=KEYPAD
Unit Enable is an external signal or a keypad setting that keeps the unit off when the setting
is OFF and allows it to run if there is a call for cooling. The source for the signal is
selected in the 3td line and can be:
1. KEYPAD, in which case the selection is made in line 2 and would be normally selected
as ON. This is the normal setting when no external signals are controlling the unit.
2. SWITCHES, in which an external switch is wired across terminals #25 and #35.
3. NETWORK, used with BAS signal, which is wired to the three communication ports.
SET UNIT SPs (2)
Available Modes
=COOL
Available Modes setting is the standard COOL or TEST as selected from the available
modes imbedded in the menu. The 4th line is a reminder that the ON/OFF switch on the
front panel (FP) must be in the OFF position before the MODE can be changed. This
prevents a mode change while the unit is operating.
SET UNIT SPs (3)
Air Flow Timer=XXsec
LowAmblock= XX.X°°°°F
SET UNIT SPs (4)
CLOCK
dd/mmm/yyyy
hh:mm:ss
SET UNIT SPs (5)
Units = °°°°F/psi
Lang = ENGLISH
Refrig=R22
Unit settings are only °F/psi at the present time. °C/kPa will be available later.
Lang (Language) settings can be only ENGLISH at present.
Refrig (Refrigerant) is set for the correct refrigerant in the factory prior to shipment.
SET UNIT SPs (6)
Protocol = NONE
Ident Number=001
Baud Rate=9600
Protocol selection for BAS will be available in June 2002.
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SET UNIT SPs (7)
Evaporator Refrig
Press Sensor
Offset= 00.0 psi
The pressure offsets on menus 7 and 8 and the temperature offset on menu 9 correct the
controller's display of the parameters. The sensors used in these units have a high degree of
repeatability but may need correction (offset). An accurate pressure gauge or thermometer
is used to determine the correct temperature or pressure. A positive or negative offset value
is then entered to make the controller reading agree with the measured value.
SET UNIT SPs (8)
Condenser Refrig
Press Sensor
Offset= 00.0 psi
SET UNIT SPs (9)
Outside Ambient
Temperature Sensor
Offset= 00.0oF
SET UNIT SPs (10)
ENTER PASSWORD XXXX
Active Password
Level:None
Two four-digit passwords provide OPERATOR and MANAGER levels of access to
changeable parameters. The passwords are preprogrammed into the controller. The
Operator Password is 0100. Either password must be entered using the ENTER
PASSWORD (12) screen before a protected setting can be changed.
This screen can be accessed either through the SET OTHER menu or by simply pressing
the ENTER key while on one of the SET screens. The controller will automatically go
from the screen with the setting change to this screen. After the correct password has been
entered, the controller will automatically return to the original set screen.
Once a password has been entered, it remains valid for 15 minutes after the last key-press.
This menu sets the anti-recycle timers. Stop-Start is the time required before starting a
compressor after it has stopped. Start-Start is the time required before starting a
compressor after the last time it has started. It is recommended that these default values
not be changed.
SET COMP SPs (2)
InterStageUp=XXXsec
InterStageDn=XXXsec
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InterStageUp is the time delay since the last stage change before a compressor can stage on.
InterStageDn is the time delay since the last stage change before a compressor can stage off
normally (not by an alarm).
SET ALARM LMTS (1)
Low Evap Pressure
Hold = 59.0 psi
Unload = 58.0 psi
If two compressors are running, the LowEvPr Unld is in effect and the lag compressor will
be shut off to unload the unit. If one compressor is running, the LowEvPr Hold is in effect
and the lag compressor is prevented from starting, thereby holding the unit capacity.
SET ALARM LMTS (2)
EvapFlowProof=XXXsec
EvapFlowProof is the flow switch interlock. Closing the flow switch and therefore proving
the existence of chilled water or air flow resets this trip.
SET ALARM LMTS (3)
HighCondPr = XXXpsi
HiCondStgDn = XXXpsi
HighCondPr (the unit high-discharge-pressure shutdown) is a stop alarm that shuts off the
unit when the discharge pressure reaches the setting. The default setting is 380 psi. The
HiCondStDn is a limit alarm that unloads the unit in an attempt to prevent total shutdown
from the HighCondPr. The stage down is set at 370 psi.
SET ALARM LMTS (4)
PhaseVoltage=YES/NO
LowOATStrtTmr=XXXsec
LowAmbientLock prevents unit operation below the setting. If the unit is equipped with
the standard FanTrol pressure-activated control, the available range is 35°F to 60°F with a
default of 35°F. With the optional SpeedTrol variable speed control, the range becomes –
2°F to 60°F with default of 0°F. Input to line 3 of the next screen, SET FANS SP (1),
informs the controller which type of control is installed and which range of setting to allow.
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SET FANS SETPOINTS
#1 #2 #3
2 #3
SET FANS SPs (1)
Fans Stages = X
Speedtrol = NO
The Fan Stages line tells the controller the number of fans on the unit. The UP ARROW
toggles between 1, 2, and 3. 1 is not used; 2 should be used for Models ACZ 010, 013, and
017; and 3 should be used for ACZ 020, 025, 029, and 039.
SpeedTrol tells the controller whether the optional SpeedTrol is installed in the unit. The
UP ARROW toggles between YES and NO. The setting changes the range available: YES
= 35°F to 60°F, with 35°F being the recommended setting; NO = -2°F to 60°F, with 0°F
being the recommended setting.
SET FANS SPs (2)
Stage ON psi
XXX XXX XXX
SET FANS SPs (3)
Stage Off psi
#1 #
XXX XXX XXX
These two menus set the on and off staging pressures for the fans. The third fan is for only
for three-fan units. These settings are used with both FanTrol and SpeedTrol. SpeedTrol
takes effect when the last fan is running after FanTrol cycles off the others. Fan #1 is
staged by condensing pressure and does not or stop start automatically when the unit does.
Screen Definitions – TEST
The test screens are only available when the unit is in TEST mode. Using these screens,
any digital output can be controlled manually.
TEST UNIT (1)
Alarm Signal= OFF
Evap Fan=OFF
TEST UNIT (2)
Liquid Line Sol=OFF
Compressor #1 = OFF
Compressor #2 = OFF
TEST UNIT (3)
Fan Motor #1 = OFF
Fan Motor #2 = OFF
Fan Motor #3 = OFF
IOMM ACZB1 ACZ 010B through 039B 53
Service
!
DANGER
Disconnect and tag-out all sources of power to the unit before doing any service inside the
unit. Failure to do so can cause serious personal injury or death.
!
CAUTION
Service on this equipment must be performed only by trained, experienced, qualified
service personnel with special regard to regulations concerning release of refrigerant to the
atmosphere.
Note: Repeated tripping of equipment protection controls must be investigated and
corrected.
Thermostatic Expansion Valve
The field-installed expansion valve is responsible for allowing the proper amount of
refrigerant to enter the evaporator regardless of cooling load. It does this by maintaining a
constant superheat. (Superheat is the difference between refrigerant temperature as it
leaves the evaporator and the saturation temperature corresponding to the evaporator
pressure.) Typically, superheat should run in the range of 8°F to 12°F (4.4°C to 6.6°C).
Maintaining correct superheat to the compressor is an important element in extending
compressor life.
Filter-Driers
In general, the pressure drop across the field-installed filter-drier should be in the 6 to 10
psi range. It should be monitored and changed when the pressure drop reaches 10 psi.
After changing the filter-drier, check for leaks before recharging and returning unit to
operation.
Liquid Line Solenoid
The field installed liquid line solenoid valve does not normally require any maintenance.
Reliable operation of the solinoid valve is necessary for the pump-down function of the
unit's control system.
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Optional Controls
SpeedTrol Head Pressure Control
The SpeedTrol method of head pressure control operates in conjunction with FanTrol by
modulating the motor speed on system #1 fan in response to condenser pressure. By
reducing the speed of the last fan as the condensing pressure falls, the unit can operate to
0°F (-18°C) ambient air temperature.
The SpeedTrol fan motor is a single-phase, 230/460 volt, thermally protected motor
specially designed for variable speed operation. The solid-state speed control is mounted in
the unit control panel and is connected to a Schrader fitting on the liquid line. The control
is factory-set to start modulating fan speed at 230 psig, and it will maintain a minimum
condensing pressure of 170 to 180 psig. Minimum starting voltage for SpeedTrol motors is
120 volts.
A low ambient timer function is included in the microprocessor. When the solenoid valve
and lead compressor are energized by the controller, the low pressure cutout control is
bypassed and the compressor is allowed to start with the low pressure control open.
After about 2-3/4 minutes, the time delay will open and the low pressure cutout function is
again operable. If the system has not built up enough evaporator pressure to close the low
pressure setting, the compressor will stop.
Due to the vertical condenser design, it is recommended that the unit be oriented so that
prevailing winds blow parallel to the unit length, thus minimizing effects on minimum
ambient operation. If it is not practical to orient the unit in this manner, a wind deflector
should be constructed.
Hot Gas Bypass
Hot gas bypass is a system for maintaining evaporator pressure at or above a minimum
value. The purpose for doing this is to keep the velocity of the refrigerant as it passes
through the evaporator high enough for proper oil return to the compressor when cooling
load conditions are light. It also maintains continuous operation of the chiller at light load
conditions.
The field installed hot gas solenoid valve should be as shown on Figure 7, ACZ 010A
through 039A, Typical Field Wiring Diagram. This can be accomplished by wiring the hot
gas solenoid (SV5) to terminals 14 and 16. The pressure-regulating valve is factory-set to
begin opening at 58 PSIG (32°F for R-22) when the air-charged bulb is in an 80°F ambient
temperature. The bulb can be mounted anywhere as long as it senses a fairly constant
temperature at various load conditions. The compressor suction line is one such mounting
location. It is generally in the 50°F to 60°F range.
The chart below (Figure 16) indicates that when the bulb is sensing 50°F to 60°F
temperatures, the valve will begin opening at 54 PSIG. This setting can be changed as
indicated above, by changing the pressure setting, remove the cap on the bulb and turn the
adjustment screw clockwise. To lower the setting, turn the screw counterclockwise. Do not
force the adjustment beyond the range it is designed for, as this will damage the adjustment
assembly.
The regulating valve opening point can be determined by slowly reducing the system load
(or increasing the required evaporator temperature setting indicated on the unit thermostat),
while observing the suction pressure. When the bypass valve starts to open, the refrigerant
line on the evaporator side of the valve will begin to feel warm to the touch.
IOMM ACZB1 ACZ 010B through 039B 55
Bypass Valve
Suction Line
Remote Bulb
External Equalizer
Connection to Suction
After Expansion Valve
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!
WARNING
The hot gas line can become hot enough to cause injury in a very short time. Do not allow
prolonged contact during valve checkout.
On installations where the condensing unit is remote from the evaporator, it is
recommended that the hot gas bypass valve be mounted near the condensing unit to
minimize the amount of refrigerant that will condense in the hot gas line during periods
when hot gas bypass is not required.
Figure 15, Hot Gas Bypass Piping
Hot Gas Bypass
Solenoid Valve
Adjustable
Side of Evaporator
Discharge
Hot Gas
Line
Figure 16, Hot Gas Bypass Adjustment
80
70
60
50
40
VALVE OPENIN
30
3040506070
REMOTE BULB ADJUSTMENT RANGE
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TEMP (°F) AT BULB LOCATION
To Evaporator Inlet
RANGE
ADJUSTMENT
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Troubleshooting Chart
!
WARNING
Troubleshooting must be done only by trained, experienced technicians. Troubleshooting
presents risks of severe personal injury and death from cuts, burns, electrocution and
suffocation.
Table 20, Troubleshooting Chart
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES POSSIBLE CORRECTIVE STEPS
1. Main switch open
2. Fuse blown, breakers open
COMPRESSOR WILL
NOT RUN
COMPRESSOR
NOISY OR
VIBRATING
HIGH DISCHARGE
PRESSURE
LOW DISCHARGE
PRESSURE
HIGH SUCTION
PRESSURE
LOW SUCTION
PRESSURE
UNIT WILL NOT
LOAD OR UNLOAD
LOAD/UNLOAD
INTERVAL TOO
SHORT
COMPRESSOR
LOSES OIL
MOTOR OVERLOAD
RELAYS OPEN OR
BLOWN FUSES
COMPRESSOR
THERMAL SWITCH
OPEN
3. Thermal overloads tripped
4. Defective contactor or coil
5. System off by protection device
6. No cooling required
7. Liquid line solenoid will not open
8. Motor electrical problem
9. Loose wiring
1. Refrigerant flooding compressor
2. Improper line support
3. Worn compressor
1. Noncondensables in system
2. Refrigerant overcharge
3. Fan not running
4. Dirty condenser coils
5. FanTrol out of adjustment
1. Faulty condenser control
2. Low refrigerant charge
3. Low suction pressure
1. Excessive load
2. Expansion valve overfeeding
1. Lack of refrigerant
2. Evaporator dirty
3. Clogged filter-drier
4. Expansion valve malfunctioning
5. Low condensing temperature
1 Faulty controller sensor/broken wire
2. Stages not set for application
1. Erratic thermostat
2. Insufficient water flow
1. Lack of refrigerant
2. Suction superheat too high
3. Crankcase heater burned out
1. Low voltage during high loads
2. Defective or grounded motor wiring
3. Loose power wiring
4. High condensing temperature
5. Unbalanced voltage
1. Operating beyond design conditions 1. Add facilities so conditions are within allowable
1. Close switch
2. Check electrical circuits and motor windings for
shorts. Check for overloads and loose
connections. Replace fuse or reset breaker.
3. Check unit when back on line, auto reset
4. Repair or replace
5. Determine cause and correct
6. None, should start on call for cooling
7. Repair or replace coil
8. Check motor for open or short circuit, or burnout
9. Check all wire junctions. Tighten all terminals.
1. Check expansion valve setting
2. Relocate or add supports
3. Replace
1. Remove with authorized procedures
2. Remove excess
3. Check electrical circuit
4. Clean coil
5. Adjust FanTrol setting
1. Check condenser control operation
2. Check for leaks. Add refrigerant
3. See low suction pressure steps below
1. Reduce load or add capacity
2. Check remote bulb. Regulate superheat
1. Check for leaks. Repair and replace refrigerant.
2. Clean chemically
3. Replace
4. Check and adjust for proper superheat
5. Check discharge pressure control settings
1. Replace
2. Adjust thermostat setting
1. Replace
2. Adjust flow
1. Check for leaks and repair
2. Adjust superheat
3. Replace crankcase heater
1. Check supply voltage
2. Replace compressor
3. Check all connections and tighten
4. See steps for high discharge pressure
5. Check voltage. Contact power company.
limits
IOMM ACZB1 ACZ 010B through 039B 57
All McQuay equipment is sold pursuant to McQuay’s Standard Terms and Conditions of
Sale and Limited Product Warranty.
This document contains the most current product information as of this printing. For the
most up-to-date product information, please go to www.mcquay.com
800 432 1342• www.mcquay.comIOMM ACZB1 (10/07)
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