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2OMM 998
ONMARK and LONWORKS from Echelon Corporation; McQuay, MicroTech III,
Unit controllers are LONMARK
certified with an optional
communications module
LONWORKS
Introduction
This manual provides setup, operating, troubleshooting and maintenance information for the
Daiken McQuay Pathfinder chillers.
Dangers indicate a hazardous situation which will result in death or seriou s injury if not avoided.
Warnings indicate potentially hazardous situations, which can result in property damage, severe
Cautions indicate potentially hazardous situations, which can result in persona l injury or
Software Version: This manual covers units with Software Version XXXXXXX The unit’s
software version number can be viewed by pressing the MENU and ENTER keys (the two
right keys) simultaneously. Then, pressing the MENU key will return to the Menu screen.
BOOT Version: XXX
HAZARD IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION
!
DANGER
!
WARNING
personal injury, or death if not avoided.
!
CAUTION
equipment damage if not avoided.
BIOS Version: XXX
!
WARNING
Electric shock hazard: can cause personal injury or equipment damage. This equipment must be
properly grounded. Connections to, and service of, the MicroTech III control panel must be
performed only by personnel who are knowledgeable in the operation of this equipm ent .
!
CAUTION
Static sensitive components. A static discharge while handling electronic circuit boards can cause
damage to the components. Discharge any static electrical charge by touching the bare metal
inside the control panel before performing any service work. Never unplug any cables, circuit
board terminal blocks, or power plugs while power is applied to the panel.
NOTICE
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energ y and, if not installed and
used in accordance with this instruction manual, can cause interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area can cause harmful
interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at the user’s own
expense. McQuay International Corporation disclaims any liability resulting from any
interference or for the correction thereof.
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Operating Limits:
Maximum standby ambient temperature, 130F (55C)
Maximum operating ambient temperature is 115F (46C), or 125F (52C) with the
addition of the optional high ambient package
Minimum operating ambient temperature (standard), 35F (2C)
Minimum operating ambient temperature (with optional low-ambient control), 0F (-18C)
Leaving chilled water temperature, 40F to 60F (4.4C to 15.6C)
Leaving chilled fluid temperatures (with anti-freeze), 30F to 60F (-2C to 16C).
Unloading is not permitted with fluid leaving temperatures below 30F (-1C).
Operating Delta-T range, 6F to 16F (3.3C to 8.9C)
Maximum operating inlet fluid temperature, 76F (24C)
Maximum non-operating inlet fluid temperature, 100F (38C)
Controller Features
Readout of the following temperature and pressure readings:
Entering and leaving chilled water temperature
Saturated evaporator refrigerant temperature and pressure
Saturated condenser temperature and pressure
Outside air temperature
Suction line, liquid line, and discharge line temperatures calculated superheat for
discharge and suction lines
Oil pressure
Automatic control of primary and standby chilled water pumps. The control will start one of
the pumps (based on lowest run-hours) when the unit is enabled to run (not necessarily
running on a call for cooling) and when the water temperature reaches a point of freeze
possibility.
Two levels of security protection against unauthorized changing of setpoints and other control
parameters.
Warning and fault diagnostics to inform operators of warning and fault conditions in plain
language. All events and alarms are time and date-stamped for identification of when the
fault condition occurred. In addition, the operating conditions that existed just prior to an
alarm shutdown can be recalled to aid in isolating the cause of the problem.
Twenty-five previous alarms and related operating conditions are available.
Remote input signals for chilled water reset, demand limiting, and unit enable.
Test mode allows the service technician to manually control the controllers’ outputs and can
be useful for system checkout.
Building Automation System (BAS) communication capability via LonTalk, Modbus, or
BACnet standard protocols for all BAS manufacturers-simplified with McQuay’s Open
Choices feature.
Pressure transducers for direct reading of system pressures. Preemptive control of low
evaporator pressure conditions and high discharge temperature and pressure to take corrective
action prior to a fault trip.
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General Description
The control panel is located on the front of the unit at the compressor end. There are three
doors. The control panel is behind to left-hand door. The power panel is behind the middle
and right-hand doors.
General Description
The MicroTech III control system consists of a microprocessor-based controller and a
number of extension modules, which vary depending on the unit size and conformation.
The control system provides the monitoring and control functions required for the
controlled, efficient operation of the chiller.
The operator can monitor all critical operating conditions by using the screen located on
the main controller. In addition to providing all normal operating controls, the MicroTech
III control system will take corrective action if the chiller is operating outside of its normal
design conditions. If a fault condition develops, the controller will shut a compressor, or
the entire unit, down and activate an alarm output. .
The system is password protected and only allows access by authorized personnel. Except
that some basic information is viewable and alarms can be cleared without a password. No
settings can be changed.
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Control Panel Layout
Figure 1, Control Panel Components
Controller
Fuse
Emergency
Switch
Relay
Control
Circuit
Breaker
Unit On/Off
Switch
Circuit #1
Pumpdown
Switch
Circuit #2
Pumpdown
Switch
Alarm & Limit
Extension
Module
MicroTech III
Main
Controller
Optional
115V
Outlet
Cir #1 & #2
Fan Control
Extension
Module
NOTES:
1. The Emergen cy Switch Relay de-energizes circuit #1 and #2 control power when activated,
causing an immediate compressor and fan shutdown. The red emergency button switch is
located on the bottom front of the control panel door.
2. The control power transformer is located in th e power panel adjacent to the control panel.
3. Additional extension (aka extension) modules are located elsewhere on the chiller.
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p
Phase/Voltage
r
r
Fan Contactors
er Fan, Circuit #2
1
120/24V
Transforme
Line/120V
Transformer
Power Panel Layout
The power panel is at the front of the unit, behind the two doors to the right.
Figure 2, Power Panel, Left Side
Fan Contactors, 1 per Fan
Circuit #1
Monitor
Cir# 1, Fan Circuit Breaker
Compressor #1
Circuit Breaker
Figure 3, Power Panel, Right Side
Compressor #2
Circuit Breake
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Economizer Components
The chiller may or may not have economizers depending on design capacity
requirements. An economizer is a well-proven device to increase a refrigerant
circuit’s capacity and to a lesser extent, its efficiency.
Figure 4, Economizer Components
Brazed-plate Heat
Exchanger
Gas to Comp.
Interstage
Liquid from
Condenser
TXV LLSV
Warm liquid from the condenser is feed into the economizer where it is cooled by flashing
off liquid also from the condenser. The flash gas is piped to a compressor interstage point.
Lowering the liquid refrigerant temperature to the evaporator decreases its enthalpy (heat
content) and results in a greater amount of heat absorption from the chilled water.
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Liquid Feed
to
Economizer
Liquid Feed
to
Evaporator
Figure 5, Piping Schematic with Economizer Circuit, One Circuit
Figure 6, Piping Schematic without Economizer Circuit, One Circuit
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Controller Description
Hardware Structure
The MicroTech III control sy stem for Pathfinder chillers consists of a main unit controller with
a number of extension I/O modules attached depending on the chiller size and configuration.
One of the optional BAS communication modules may be included.
An optional Remote Operator Interface panel may be included, connected with up to nine
PATHFINDER units.
The Advanced MicroTech III controllers used on PATHFINDER chillers are not interchangeable
with previous MicroTech II controllers.
MicroTech III Unit Controller
Remote Operator Interface
BACnet/
MSTP
Communication
MODbus LON
BACnet/IP
AWC
Extension I/O Modules
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System Architecture
The overall controls architecture uses the following:
One Microtech III main controller
I/O extension modules (sometimes referred to as “controllers”) as needed
depending on the configuration of the unit
Optional BAS interface as selected
Figure 7, System Architecture
BAS Interface
(Bacnet, Lon,
Modbus)
Microtech III Main Controller
Peripheral Bus
I/O Extension
Alarm/Limiting
I/O Extension
Compressor 1
I/O Extension
Compressor 2
I/O Extension
Compressor 3
I/O Extension
Fans Circuit 1
and 2
I/O Extension
EXV 1
I/O Extension
EXV 2
I/O Extension
EXV 3
I/O Extension
Fans Circuit 3
I/O Extension
Fans Circuit 3
and 4
I/O Extension
Fans Circuit 4
I/O Extension
Compressor 4
I/O Extension
EXV 4
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Sequence of Operation
Figure 8, Unit Sequence of Operation (see Figure 9 for circuit sequence of operation)
Unit power up
Unit in Off state
Is unit enabled?
Yes
Is low ambient lockout
active?
No
Evaporator pump output on
AWS Chiller Sequence of Operation in Cool Mode
The chiller may be disabled via the unit switch, the remote switch, the keypad
No
enable setting, or the BAS network. In addition, the chiller will be disabled if all
circuits are disabled, or if there is a unit alarm. If the chiller is disabled, the unit
status display will reflect this and also show why it is disabled.
If the unit switch is off, the unit status will be Off:Unit Switch. If the chiller is
disabled due to network command, the unit status will be Off:BAS Disable. When
Yes
the remote switch is open, the unit status will be Off:Remote Switch. When a unit
alarm is active, the unit status will be Off:Unit Alarm. In cases where no circuits
are enabled, the unit status will be Off:All Cir Disabled. If the unit is disabled via
the Chiller Enable set point, the unit status will be Off:Keypad Disable.
Low ambient lockout will prevent the chiller from starting even if it is otherwise
enabled. When this lockout is active, the unit status will be Off:Low OAT Lock.
If the chiller is enabled, then the unit will be in the Auto state and the evaporator
water pump output will be activated.
No
Is flow present?
Yes
Wait for chilled water loop to
recirculate.
Keep pump output on while
chiller is enabled and either
running or ready to run.
Is there enough load to
start chiller?
Yes
The chiller will then wait for the flow switch to close, during which time the unit
status will be Auto:Wait for flow.
After establishing flow, the chiller will wait some time to allow the chilled water loop
to recirculate for an accurate reading of the leaving water temperature. The unit
status during this time is Auto:Evap Recirc.
No
The chiller is now ready to start if enough load is present. If the LWT is not higher
than the Active Setpoint plus the Start Up Delta T, the unit status will be Auto:Wait for load.
If the LWT is higher than the Active Setpoint plus the Start Up Delta T, the unit
status will be Auto. A circuit can start at this time.
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Load/unload as needed to
satisfy load.
Is load satisfied?
The remaining running circuit(s) will be loaded/unloaded as needed to satisfy the
load.
No
When only one circuit is running, the load may drop off to the point where even
minimum unit capacity is too much. The load has been satisfied when the LWT
drops below the Active Setpoint minus the Shutdown Delta T. At this time the only
running circuit can shut down.
Yes
Shut down last circuit.
The last circuit running now shuts down.
The unit should be ready to start again when the LWT gets high enough. Until that
time, unit status will be Auto:Wait for load.
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Figure 9, Circuit Sequence of Operation
Unit power up
Circuit is in Off state
Is circuit is enabled to
start?
Yes
Are compressor cycle
timers active?
No
Is compressor oil sump
ready?
No
AWS Sequence of Operation - Circuits
When the circuit is in the Off state the EXV is closed, compressor is off, and all fans
are off.
The circuit must be enabled before it can run. It may be disabled for several
reasons. When the circuit switch is off, the status will be Off:Circuit Switch.
If the BAS has disabled the circuit, the status will be Off:BAS Disable. If the circuit
Yes
has an active stop alarm then the status will be Off:Cir Alarm. If the circuit has
been disabled via the circuit mode set point, the status will be Off:Cir Mode Disable.
No
A minimum time must pass between the previous start and stop of a compressor
and the next start. If this time has not passed, a cycle timer will be active and the
circuit status will be Off:Cycle Timer.
If the compressor is not ready due to refrigerant in the oil, the circuit cannot start.
The circuit status will be Off:Refr In Oil.
Yes
Circuit is ready to start
Is circuit commanded to
start?
Yes
Run circuit
Is circuit commanded to
shut down?
Yes
Pumpdown circuit
If the compressor is ready to start when needed, the circuit status will be
Off:Ready.
No
When the circuit begins to run, the compressor will be started and the EXV, fans,
and other devices will be controlled as needed. The normal circuit status at this
time will be Run.
No
When the circuit is commanded to shut down, a normal shut down of the circuit will
be performed. The circuit status during this time will be Run:Pumpdown. After
the shut down is completed, the circuit status will normally be Off:Cycle Timer
initially.
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Controller Operation
MicroTech III Inputs/Outputs
I/O for the unit control and for circuits one and two are found on CP1.
The chiller may be equipped with two or three compressors.
X1 Evaporator #2 Leaving Water Temp (*) NTC Thermister (10K@25°C) -50°C – 120°C
X2 Outside Ambient Temperature NTC Thermister (10K@25°C) -50°C – 1 20°C
X4 LWT Reset 4-20 mA Current 1 to 23 mA
Analog Outputs
# Description Output Signal Range
X5 Fan VFD #1 0-10VDC 0 to 100% (1000 steps resolution)
X6 Fan VFD #2 0-10VDC 0 to 100% (1000 steps resolution)
X7 Fan VFD #3 0-10VDC 0 to 100% (1000 steps resolution)
X8 Fan VFD #4 0-10VDC 0 to 100% (1000 steps resolution)
Digital Inputs
# Description Signal Off Signal On
DI1 Unit PVM Fault No Fault
DI2 Evaporator Flow Switch No Flow Flow
DI3 Double Set Point/ Mode Switch Cool mode Ice mode
DI4 Remote Switch Remote off Remote on
DI5 Unit Switch Unit off Unit on
DI6 Emergency Stop Unit off/rapid stop Unit on
Digital Outputs
# Description Output OFF Output ON
DO1 Evaporator Water Pump Pump Off Pump On
Alarm Active
DO2 Unit Alarm Alarm not Active
DO3 Circuit #1 Fan Step #1 Fan Off Fan On
DO4 Circuit #1 Fan Step #2 Fan Off Fan On
DO5 Circuit #1 Fan Step #3 Fan Off Fan On
DO6 Circuit #1 Fan Step #4 Fan Off Fan On
DO7 Circuit #2 Fan Step #1 Fan Off Fan On
DO8 Circuit #2 Fan Step #2 Fan Off Fan On
DO9 Circuit #2 Fan Step #3 Fan Off Fan On
DO10 Circuit #2 Fan Step #4 Fan Off Fan On
(Flashing= circuit
alarm)
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Extension I/O Compressor #1 to #3
Analog Inputs
# Description Signal Source Expected Range
X1 Discharge Temperature NTC Thermister (10K@25°C) -50°C – 120°C
X2 Evaporator Pressure Ratiometric (0,5-4,5 Vdc) 0 to 5 Vdc
X3 Oil Pressure Ratiometric (0,5-4,5 Vdc) 0 to 5 Vdc
X4 Condenser Pressure Ratiometric (0,5-4,5 Vdc) 0 to 5 Vdc
X7 Motor Protection NTC Thermister (10K@25°C) n/a
Analog Outputs
# Description Output Signal Range
Not Needed
Digital Inputs
# Description Signal Off Signal On
X6 Starter Fault Fault No fault
DI1 High Pressure Switch Fault No fault
Digital Outputs
U.S. Configuration
# Description Output Off Output On
DO1 Start Compressor Compressor Off Compressor On
DO2 Economizer Solenoid Closed Solenoid Open
DO3 Non-modulating Slide Load Solenoid Closed Solenoid Open
DO4 Non-modulating Slide Unload Solenoid Closed Solenoid Open
DO5 Modulating Slide Load Solenoid Closed Solenoid Open
DO6 Modulating Slide Unload Solenoid Closed Solenoid Open
X5 Modulating Slide ‘Turbo’ Solenoid Closed Solenoid Open
X8 Liquid Injection Solenoid Closed Solenoid Open
I/O EXV Circuit #1 to #3
Analog Inputs
# Description Signal Source Expected Range
X2 Suction Temperature NTC Thermister 10K@25°C) -50°C – 120°C
Analog Outputs
# Description Output Signal Range
Not Needed
Digital Inputs
# Description Signal Off Signal On
DI1 Low Pressure switch Fault No fault
Digital Outputs
# Description Output Off Output On
DO1 Liquid Line Solenoid Closed Solenoid Open
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Stepper Motor Output
# Description
M1+
M1M2+
M2-
EXV Stepper Coil 1
EXV Stepper Coil 2
Extension I/O Fan Module Circuit #1 & 2
Digital Inputs
# Description Output Off Output On
DI1 PVM/GFP Circuit #1 Fault No fault
DI2 PVM/GFP Circuit #2 Fault No fault
Digital Outputs
# Description Output Off Output On
DO1 Circuit #1 Fan Step #5 Fan Off Fan On
DO2 Circuit #1 Fan Step #6 Fan Off Fan On
DO3 Circuit #2 Fan Step #5 Fan Off Fan On
DO4 Circuit #2 Fan Step #6 Fan Off Fan On
Extension I/O Fan Module Circuit #3
Digital Outputs
# Description Output Off Output On
DO1 Circuit #3 Fan Step #5 Fan Off Fan On
DO2 Circuit #3 Fan Step #6 Fan Off Fan On
Extension I/O Unit Alarm & Limiting (POL
Analog Inputs
# Description Signal Source Range
X3 Demand Limit 4-20 mA 1 to 23 mA
X4 Unit Current 4-20 mA 1 to 23 mA
Analog Outputs
# Description Output Signal Range
Not Needed
Digital Inputs
# Description Signal Off Signal On
X1 External Alarm/Event External Device Failure External Device OK
X2 Current Limit Enable No Limiting Limiting
X5 Circuit Switch #1 Circuit Off Circuit On
X6 Circuit Switch #2 Circuit Off Circuit On
X7 Circuit Switch #3 Circuit Off Circuit On
Digital Outputs
# Description Output Off Output On
DO1 Evaporator Water Pump #2 Pump Off Pump On
DO2 Open
DO3 Circuit #1 Alarm No Alarm Alarm
DO4 Circuit #2 Alarm No Alarm Alarm
DO5 Circuit #3 Alarm No Alarm Alarm
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Setpoints
The following parameters are remembered during power off, are factory set to the Default
value, and can be adjusted to any value in the Range column.
Read and write access to these set points is determined by the Global HMI (Human Machine
Interface) Standard Specification.
Table 1, Setpoint Value and Range
Description Default Range
Unit Ft/Lb SI
Manufacturing Location Not Selected Not Selected, Europe, USA
Unit Enable OFF OFF, ON
Unit Status after Power
Failure
Control source Local Local, Network
Available Modes Cool COOL
Cool LWT 1
Cool LWT 2
Ice LWT
Startup Delta T
Shut Down Delta T
Stage Up Delta T (between
compressors)
Stage Down Delta T
(between compressors)
Max Pulldown
Evap Recirc Timer 30 0 to 300 seconds
Evap Control #1 Only #1 Only, #2 Only, Auto,
LWT Reset Type NONE NONE, RETURN, 4-20mA, OAT
Max Reset
Start Reset Delta T
Start Reset OAT 75°F 23.8°C 50°F - 85°F / 10.0 – 29.4°C
Max Reset OAT 60°F 15.5°C 50°F - 85°F / 10.0 – 29.4°C
Soft Load Off Off, On
Begin Capacity Limit 40% 20-100%
Soft Load Ramp 20 min 1-60 minutes
Demand Limit Off Off, On
Current Limit Off Off, On
Current @ 20mA 800 Amp 0 to 2000 Amp = 4 to 20 mA
Current limit Set Point 800 Amp 0 to 2000 Amp
# of Circuits 2 2-3-4
Ice Time Delay 12 1-23 hours
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44 F
44 F
25 F
1.5 F
3 F/min
10 F
10 F
OFF OFF, ON
COOL/w GLYCOL
COOL/ICE w GLYCOL
7 °C
7 °C See section 0
5 F
2 F
1 F
-4 °C
2,7 °C
0,7 °C
1 °C
0,5 °C
1,7
°C/min
5 °C
5 °C
20 to 38F / -8 to 4 °C
0 to 10 F / 0 to 5 °C
0 to 3 F / 0 to 1,7 °C
0 to 3 F / 0 to 1,7 °C
0 to 3 F / 0 to 1,7 °C
0.5-5.0 F /min / 0,3 to 2,7 °C/min
#1 Primary, #2 Primary
0 to 20 F / 0 to 10 °C
0 to 20 F / 0 to 10 °C
ICE
TEST
See section 0
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Description Default Range
Unit Ft/Lb SI
Clear Ice Timer No No,Yes
SSS Communication No No, Yes
PVM Multi Point Single Point, Multi Point , None(SSS)
Noise Reduction Disabled Disabled, Enabled
Noise Reduction Start Time 21:00 18:00 – 23:59
Noise Reduction End Time 6:00 5:00 – 9:59
Noise Reduction Condenser
10.0 F
5 °C
0.0 to 25.0 F
Offset
BAS Protocol None None, BACnet, LonWorks, Modbus
Ident number 1 0-????
Baud Rate 19200 1200,2400,4800,9600,19200
Evap LWT sensor offset 0°F 0°C -5.0 to 5.0°C / -9.0 to 9.0°F
Evap EWT sensor offset 0°F 0°C -5.0 to 5.0°C / -9.0 to 9.0°F
OAT sensor offset 0°F 0°C -5.0 to 5.0°C / -9.0 to 9.0°F
Compressors-Global Ft/Lb SI
Start-start timer 20 min 15-60 minutes
Stop-start timer 5 min 3-20 minutes
Pumpdown Pressure 14,3 PSI 100 KPA 10 to 40 PSI / 70 to 280 KPA
Pumpdown Time Limit 120 sec 0 to 180 sec
Light Load Stg Dn Point 50% 20 to 50%
Load Stg Up Point 50% 50 to 100%
Stage Up Delay 5 min 0 to 60 min
Stage Down Delay 3 min 3 to 30 min
Stage Delay Clear No No, Yes
Max # Comps Running 4 1-4
Sequence # Cir 1 1 1-4
Sequence # Cir 2 1 1-4
Sequence # Cir 3 1 1-4
Number of Pulses 10% to
10 10 to 20
50%
Slide Load Delay Mininum 30 seconds 10 to 60 seconds
Slide Load Delay
150 seconds 60 to 300 seconds
Maximum
Slide Unload Delay
10 seconds 5 to 20 seconds
Minimum
Slide Unload Delay
50 seconds 30 to 75 seconds
Maximum
Liquid Injection Activation 185°F 85°C 75 to 90°C
Liquid Line Solenoid
Unit Ft/Lb SI
Oil Press Differential 35 PSI 250 KPA 0-60 PSI / 0 to 415 KPA
Low Oil Level Delay 120 sec 10 to 180 sec
High Discharge Temperat.
230 F
110 °C 150 to 230 °F / 65 to 110 °C
High Lift Pressure Delay 5 sec 0 to 30 sec
Low Pressure Ratio Delay 90 sec 30-300 sec
Start Time Limit 60 sec 20 to 180 sec
Evaporator Water Freeze
36 F
2,2 °C See section 0
Evaporator Flow Proof 15 sec 5 to 15 sec
Recirculate Timeout 3 min 1 to 10 min
Low Ambient Lockout
The following set points exist individually for each circuit:
Description Default
Ft/Lb SI
Range
PW
Circuit mode Enable Disable, enable, test S
Compressor Size To be Verified M
Capacity Control Auto Auto, Manual S
Manual Capacity
See note 1 below table
0 to 100% S
Clear Cycle Timers No No, yes M
EXV control Auto Auto, manual S
EXV position
See note 2 below table 0% to 100%
S
Oil Sump Check Enable Enable, Disable S
Service Pumpdown No No,Yes S
Evap pressure offset 0PSI 0KPA -14.5 to 14.5 PSI /-100 to 100 KPAS
Cond pressure offset 0PSI 0KPA -14.5 to 14.5 PSI /-100 to 100 KPAS
Oil pressure offset 0PSI 0KPA -14.5 to 14.5 PSI /-100 to 100 KPAS
Suction temp offset 0°F 0°C -5.0 to 5.0 deg S
Discharge temp offset 0°F 0°C -5.0 to 5.0 deg S
Fans
Fan VFD enable On Off, On M
umber of fans 5 5 to 12 M
Saturated Condenser Temp
Target Min
Saturated Condenser Temp
Target Max
90 °F 32°C
110 °F 43°C
80.0-110.0
90.0-120.0
o
F / 26.0 to 43.0 °C
o
F / 32.0 to 50 °C
M
M
Fan Stage Up Deadband 0 5 °F 2.5 °C 1-20 oF / 1-10 °C M
Fan Stage Up Deadband 1 5 °F 2.5 °C 1-20 oF / 1-10 °C M
Fan Stage Up Deadband 2 8 °F 4 °C 1-20 oF / 1-10 °C M
Fan Stage Up Deadband 3 10 °F 5 °C 1-20 oF / 1-10 °C M
Fan Stage Up Deadband 4 8 °F 4 °C 1-20 oF / 1-10 °C M
Fan Stage Up Deadband 5 8 °F 4 °C 1-20 oF / 1-10 °C M
Fan Stage Down Deadband 2 8 °F 4 °C 1-25 oF / 1-13 °C M
Fan Stage Down Deadband 3 7 °F 3.5 °C 1-25 oF / 1-13 °C M
Fan Stage Down Deadband 4 6 °F 3 °C 1-25 oF / 1-13 °C M
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Fan Stage Down Deadband 5 5 °F 2.5 °C 1-25 oF / 1-13 °C M
Fan Stage Down Deadband 6 5 °F 2.5 °C 1-25 oF / 1-13 °C M
VFD Max Speed 100% 90 to 110% M
VFD Min Speed 25% 20 to 60% M
Note 1 – This value will follow the actual capacity while Capacity Control = Auto.
Note 2 – This value will follow the actual EXV position while EXV Control = Auto.
Auto Adjusted Ranges
Some settings have different ranges of adjustment based on other settings.
Cool LWT 1 and Cool LWT 2
Available Mode Selection Range Imp.Range SI
Without Glycol 40 to 60oF 4 to 15 °C
With Glycol 25 to 60oF -4 to 15 °C
Evaporator Water Freeze
Available Mode Selection Range Imp.Range SI
Without Glycol 36 to 42oF 2 to 6 °C
With Glycol 0 to 42oF -18 to 6 °C
Low Evaporator Pressure - Hold
Available Mode Selection Range Imp.Range SI
Without Glycol 28 to 45
PSIG
With Glycol 0 to 45 PSIG 0 to 310 KPA
Low Evaporator Pressure - Unload
Available Mode Selection Range Imp.Range SI
Without Glycol 26 to 45 Psig 180 to 310 KPA
With Glycol 0 to 45 Psig 0 to 410 KPA
Low Ambient Lockout
Fan VFD Range Imp.Range SI
= no for all circuits 35 to 60oF 2 to 15 °C
= yes on any circuit -10 to 60oF -23 to 15 °C
195 to 310 KPA
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Dynamic Default Values
The fan staging dead bands have different default values based on the VFD enable setpoint.
When the VFD enable setpoint is changed, a set of default values for the fan staging dead
bands is loaded as follows:
F)
VFD is Disabled
Setpoint
Default
loaded (oF)
8
VFD is Enabled
Setpoint
Stage 1 On Deadband
Stage 2 On Deadband 5 Stage 2 On Deadband 10
Stage 3 On Deadband 8 Stage 3 On Deadband 11
Stage 4 On Deadband 10 Stage 4 On Deadband 12
Stage 5 On Deadband 8 Stage 5 On Deadband 13
Stage 6 On Deadband 8 Stage 6 On Deadband 13
Stage 7 On Deadband 8 Stage 7 On Deadband 13
Stage 8 On Deadband 8 Stage 8 On Deadband 13
Stage 2 Off Deadband 8 Stage 2 Off Deadband 20
Stage 3 Off Deadband 7 Stage 3 Off Deadband 16
Stage 4 Off Deadband 6 Stage 4 Off Deadband 11
Stage 5 Off Deadband 5 Stage 5 Off Deadband 8
Stage 6 Off Deadband 5 Stage 6 Off Deadband 8
Stage 7 Off Deadband 5 Stage 7 Off Deadband 8
Stage 8 Off Deadband 5 Stage 8 Off Deadband 8
Default
loaded (
o
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Unit Functions
Calculations
LWT Slope
LWT slope is calculated such that the slope represents the change in LWT over a time
frame of one minute with at least five samples per minute.
Pulldown Rate
The slope value calculated above will be a negative value as the water temperature is
dropping. For use in some control functions, the negative slope is converted to a positive
value by multiplying by –1.
Unit Enable
Enabling and disabling the chiller is accomplished using set points and inputs to the
chiller. The unit switch, remote switch input, and Unit Enable Set Point all are required
to be on for the unit to be enabled when the control source is set to local. The same is
true if the control source is set to network, with the additional requirement that the BAS
request must be on.
Unit is enabled according to the following table.
NOTE: An x indicates that the value is ignored.
Unit
Switch
Off x x x x Off
x x x Off x Off
x x Off x x Off
On Local On On x On
x Network x x Off Off
On Network On On On On
All of the methods for disabling the chiller, discussed in this section, will cause a normal
shutdown (pumpdown) of any running circuits.
When the controller is powered up, the Unit Enable Set Point will be initialized to ‘off’ if
the Unit Status After Power Failure Set Point is set to ‘off’.
Control
Source Set
Point
Remote
Switch Input
Unit Enable
Set Point
BAS
Request
Unit
Enable
Unit Mode Selection
The operating mode of the unit is determined by setpoints and inputs to the chiller. The
Available Modes Set Point determines what modes of operation can be used. This
setpoint also determines whether the unit is configured for glycol use. The Control
Source Set Point determines where a command to change modes will come from. A
digital input switches between cool mode and ice mode if they are available and the
control source is set to local. The BAS mode request switches between cool mode and ice
mode if they are both available and the control source is set to network.
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The Available Modes Set Point must only be changed when the unit switch is off.
This is to avoid changing modes of operation inadvertently while the chiller is running.
Unit Mode is set according to the following table.
NOTE: An “x” indicates that the value is ignored.
Control Source
Set Point
x x x Cool Cool
x x x Cool w/Glycol Cool
Local Off x Cool/Ice w/Glycol Cool
Local On x Cool/Ice w/Glycol Ice
Network x Cool Cool/Ice w/Glycol Cool
Network x Ice Cool/Ice w/Glycol Ice
x x x Ice w/Glycol Ice
x x x Test Test
Mode
Input
BAS
Request
Available Modes
Set Point
Unit Mode
Glycol Configuration
If the Available Modes Set Point is set to an option w/Glycol, then glycol operation is
enabled for the unit. Glycol operation must be disabled only when the Available
Modes Set Point is set to Cool.
Unit Control States
The unit will always be in one of three states:
Off – Unit is not enabled to run.
Auto – Unit is enabled to run.
Pumpdown – Unit is doing a normal shutdown.
The unit will be in the Off state if any of the following are true:
A manual reset unit alarm is active
All circuits are unavailable to start (cannot start even after any cycle timers have
expired)
The unit mode is ice, all circuits are off, and the ice mode delay is active
The unit will be in the Auto state if any of the following are true:
Unit enabled based on settings and switches
If unit mode is ice, the ice timer has expired
No manual reset unit alarms are active
At least one circuit is enabled and available to start
Low OAT Lockout is not active
The unit will be in Pumpdown until all running compressors finish pumping down if
any of the following are true:
Unit is disabled via settings and/or inputs in section
Low OAT Lockout is trig
gered
0
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Unit Status
The displayed unit status is determined by the conditions in the following table:
Enum Status Conditions
0 Auto Unit State = Auto
1 Off:Ice Mode Timer
2 Off:OAT Lockout Unit State = Off and Low OAT Lockout is active
3 Off:All Cir Disabled Unit State = Off and all compressors unavailable
4 Off:Emergency Stop Unit State = Off and Emergency Stop Input is open
5 Off:Unit Alarm Unit State = Off and Unit Alarm active
6 Off:Keypad Disable Unit State = Off and Unit Enable Set Point = Disable
7 Off:Remote Switch Unit State = Off and Remote Switch is open
8 Off:BAS Disable
9 Off:Unit Switch Unit State = Off and Unit Switch = Disable
10 Off:Test Mode Unit State = Off and Unit Mode = T est
11 Auto:Noise Reduction Unit State = Auto and Noise Reduction is active
12 Auto:Wait for load
13 Auto:Evap Recirc Unit State = Auto and Evaporator State = Start
14 Auto:Wait for flow
15 Auto:Pumpdown Unit State = Pumpdown
16 Auto:Max Pulldown
17 Auto:Unit Cap Limit
18 Auto:Current Limit
Unit State = Off, Unit Mode = Ice, and Ice Delay =
Active
Unit State = Off, Control Source = Network, and BAS
Enable = false
Unit State = Auto, no circuits running, and LWT is
less than the active set point + startup delta
Unit State = Auto, Evaporator State = Start, and Flow
Switch is open
Unit State = Auto, max pulldown rate has been met or
exceeded
Unit State = Auto, unit capacity limit has been met or
exceeded
Unit State = Auto, unit current limit has been met or
exceeded
Ice Mode Start Delay
An adjustable start-to-start ice delay timer will limit the frequency with which the
chiller may start in Ice mode. The timer starts when the first compressor starts while
the unit is in ice mode. While this timer is active, the chiller cannot restart in Ice
mode. The time delay is user adjustable.
The ice delay timer may be manually cleared to force a restart in ice mode. A set
point specifically for clearing the ice mode delay is available. In addition, cycling the
power to the controller will clear the ice delay timer.
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Evaporator Pump Control
Three evaporator pump control states for control of the evaporator pumps:
Off - No pump on.
Start – Pump is on, water loop is being recirculated.
Run – Pump is on, water loop has been recirculated.
The control state is Off when all of the following are true:
Unit state is Off
LWT is higher than the Evap Freeze set point or LWT sensor fault is active
EWT is higher than the Evap Freeze set point or EWT sensor fault is active
The control state is Start when any of the following are true:
The unit state is auto
LWT is less than the Evap Freeze set point minus 0.6 °C and LWT sensor
fault isn’t active
EWT is less than the Evap Freeze set point minus 0.6 °C and EWT sensor
fault isn’t active
The control state is Run when the flow switch input has been closed for a time greater
than the Evaporator Recirculate set point.
Pump Selection
The pump output used is determined by the Evap Pump Control set point. This
setting allows the following configurations:
#1 only – Pump 1 will always be used
#2 only – Pump 2 will always be used
Auto – The primary pump is the one with the least run hours, the other is
used as a backup
#1 Primary – Pump 1 is used normally, with pump 2 as a backup
#2 Primary – Pump 2 is used normally, with pump 1 as a backup
Primary/Standby Pump Staging
The pum
time greater than the recirculate timeout set point and there is no flow, then the
primary pump will shut off and the standby pump will start. When the evaporator is
in the run state, if flow is lost for more than half of the flow proof set point value, the
primary pump will shut off and the standby pump will start. Once the standby pump
is started, the flow loss alarm logic will apply if flow cannot be established in the
evaporator start state, or if flow is lost in the evaporator run state.
Auto Control
If auto pum
the evaporator is not in the run state, the run hours of the pumps will be compared.
The pump with the least hours will be designated as the primary at this time.
p designated as primary will start first. If the evaporator state is start for a
p control is selected, the primary/standby logic above is still used. When
Noise Reduction
Noise Reduction is enabled only when the Noise Reduction set point is enable. Noise
Reduction is in effect when enabled via the set point, the unit mode is cool, and the
unit controller clock time is between the Noise Reduction start time and end time.
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When Noise Reduction is in effect, the Maximum Reset is applied to the cool LWT
set point. However, if any reset type is selected, that reset will continue to be used
rather than the maximum reset. Also, the saturated condenser target for each circuit
will be offset by the Noise Reduction Condenser Target Offset.
Leaving Water Temperature (LWT) Reset
LW T Target
The LWT Target varies based on settings and inputs and is selected as follows:
Control Source
Set Point
Local OFF X COOL Cool Set Point 1
Local ON X COOL Cool Set Point 2
Network X X COOL BAS Cool Set Point
Local OFF X COOL w/Glycol Cool Set Point 1
Local ON X COOL w/Glycol Cool Set Point 2
Network X X COOL w/Glycol BAS Cool Set Point
Local OFF x COOL/ICE w/Glycol Cool Set Point 1
Local ON x COOL/ICE w/Glycol Ice Set Point
Network x COOL COOL/ICE w/Glycol BAS Cool Set Point
Network x ICE COOL/ICE w/Glycol BAS Ice Set Point
Local x x ICE w/Glycol Ice Set Point
Network x x ICE w/Glycol BAS Ice Set Point
Leaving Water Temperature (LWT) Reset
The base LWT target may be reset if the unit is in Cool mode and it is configured for
a reset. The type of reset to be used is determined by the LWT Reset Type set point.
Mode
Input
BAS
Request
Available Modes
Set Point
Base LWT Target
When the active reset increases, the Active LWT Target is changed at a rate of
0.1 degrees F every 10 seconds. When the active reset decreases, the Active LWT
Target is changed all at once.
After resets are applied, the LWT target can never exceed a value of 60°F.
Reset Type – None
The Active Leaving Water variable is se
t equal to the current LWT set point.
Reset Type – Return
The Active Leaving Water variable is adjusted by
Return Reset
LWT set Point+Max Reset
Active
LWT
o
F)
(
(54)
Max Reset
(10)
LWT Set Point
(44)
0
Evap Delta T (oF)
Start Reset Delta T
the return water temperature.
The active set point is reset using the following parameters:
1. Cool LWT set point
2. Max Reset set point
3. Start Reset Delta T set point
4. Evap Delta T
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Reset varies from 0 to Max Reset set point as the Evaporator EWT – LWT (Evap
delta t) varies from the Start Reset Delta T set-point to 0.
4-20 mA External Signal Reset
The Active Leaving Water variable is adjusted by the 4 to 20 mA reset analog input.
Parameters used:
1. Cool LWT set point
2. Max Reset set point
3. LWT Reset signal
Reset is 0 if the reset signal is less than or equal to 4 mA. Reset is equal to the Max
Reset Delta T set point if the reset signal equals or exceeds 20 mA. The amount of
reset will vary linearly between these extremes if the reset signal is between 4 mA
and 20 mA. An example of the operation of 4-20 reset in Cool mode follows.
4-20 mA Reset - Cool Mode
(54)
Active
LWT
o
F)
(
Max Reset
(10)
Cool LWT Set
Point (44)
0
4
Reset Signal (mA)
20
Outside Air Temperature (OAT) Reset
The Active Leaving Water variable is reset based on the outdoor ambient
temperature. Parameters used:
1. Cool LWT set point
2. Max Reset set point
3. OAT
Reset is 0 if the outdoor ambient temperature is greater than Start Reset OAT set
point. From Start Reset OAT set point down to Max Reset OAT the reset varies
linearly from no reset to the max reset at Max Reset OAT set point. At ambient
temperatures less than Max Reset OAT set point, reset is equal to the Max Reset set
point.
OAT Reset
Cool LWT+Max Reset
(54)
Active
LWT
o
(
F)
Max Rese t
(10)
Cool LWT Set-Point
(44)
60
OAT (oF)
75
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Unit Capacity Control
Unit capacity control is performed as described in this section.
Compressor Staging in Cool Mode
The first compressor on the unit is started when evaporator LWT is higher than the
target plus the Startup Delta T set point.
An additional compressor is started when Evaporator LWT is higher than the target
plus the Stage Up Delta T set point.
When multiple compressors are running, one will shut down if evaporator LWT is
lower than the target minus the Stage Down Delta T set point.
The last compressor running will shut down when the evaporator LWT is lower than
the target minus the Shut Down Delta T set point.
Stage Up Delay
minimum amount of time will pass between compressors starting, which is defined
A
by the Stage Up Delay set point. This delay will only apply when at least one
compressor is running. If the first compressor starts and quickly fails on an alarm,
another compressor will start without this minimum time passing.
Required Load For Stage Up
An additional
capacity higher than the Load Stage Up set point, or running in a limited state.
compressor will not be started until all running compressors are at a
Light Load Stage Down
When m
compressors are at a capacity lower than the Load Stage Down set point and the
evaporator LWT is less than the target plus the Stage Up Delta T set point. A
minimum amount of time will pass between compressors stopping as a result of this
logic, which is defined by the Stage Down Delay set point.
Maximum Circuits Running
If the num
no additional compressors will be started.
When multiple compressors are running, one will shut down if the number of
compressors running is more than the Max Circuits Running set point.
ultiple compressors are running, one will shut down if all running
ber of compressors running is equal to the Max Circuits Running set point,
Compressor Staging in Ice Mode
The first compressor will start when evaporator LWT is higher than the target plus the
Startup Delta T set point.
When at least one compressor is running, the other compressors will start only when
evaporator LWT is higher than the target plus the Stage Up Delta T set point.
All compressors will be staged off when evaporator LWT is less than the target.
Stage Up Delay
A fixed stage up dela
When at least one compressor is running, the other compressors will start as quickly
as possible with respect to the stage up delay.
y of one minute between compressor starts is used in this mode.
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Staging Sequence
This section defines which compressor is the next one to start or stop. In general,
compressors with fewer starts will normally start first, and compressors with more
run hours will normally stop first. Compressor staging sequence can also be
determined by an operator defined sequence via setpoints.
Next To Start
The next compressor to start m
Lowest sequence number of those compressors available to start
-if sequence numbers are equal, it must have the least starts
-if starts are equal, it must have least run hours
-if run hours are equal, it must be the lowest numbered compressor
Next To Stop
The next compressor to shut down m
Lowest sequence number of the compressors that are running
-if sequence numbers are equal, it must have the most run hours
-if run hours are equal, it must be the lowest numbered compressor
ust meet the following requirements:
ust meet the following requirements:
Compressor Capacity Control In Cool Mode
In Cool mode, evaporator LWT is controlled to within 0.4 degrees F of the target
under constant flow conditions by controlling capacity of the individual compressors.
Compressors are loaded with a fixed step scheme. The rate of capacity adjustment is
determined by the time between capacity changes. The farther away from the target,
the faster compressors will be loaded or unloaded.
The logic projects ahead to avoid overshoot, such that the overshoot does not cause
the unit to shut off due to evaporator LWT dropping below the target minus the
Shutdown Delta T set point while there is still a load on the loop at least equal to the
minimum unit capacity.
Capacity of the compressors is controlled so that when possible their capacities are
balanced.
Circuits that are running in manual capacity control or running with active capacity
limiting events are not considered in the capacity control logic.
The compressor capacities are adjusted one at a time while maintaining a capacity
imbalance that does not exceed 12.5%.
Load/Unload Sequence
This section defines which compressor is the next one to load or unload.
Next To Load
The next compressor to load m
Lowest capacity of the running compressors that can load up
if capacities are equal, it must have the highest sequence number of the
compressors that are running
if the sequence numbers are equal, it must have the least run hours
if run hours are equal, it must have the most starts
if starts are equal, it must be the highest numbered compressor
eets the following requirements:
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Next To Unload
The next compressor to unload must meet the following requirements:
Highest capacity of the running compressors
if capacities are equal, it must have the lowest sequence number of the
compressors that are running
if sequence numbers are equal, it must have the most run hours
if run hours are equal, it must have the least starts
if starts are equal, it must be the lowest numbered compressor
Compressor Capacity Control In Ice Mode
In Ice mode, running compressors are loaded up simultaneously at the maximum
possible rate that allows for stable operation of the individual circuits.
Unit Capacity Overrides
Unit capacity limits can be used to limit total unit capacity in Cool mode only.
Multiple limits may be active at any time, and the lowest limit is always used in the
unit capacity control.
Soft load, demand limit, and network limit use a deadband around the actual limit
value, such that unit capacity increase is not allowed within this deadband. If unit
capacity is above the deadband, capacity is decreased until it is back within the
deadband.
For 2 circuit units, the deadband is 7%.
For 3 circuit units, the deadband is 5%.
For 4 circuit units, the deadband is 4%.
Soft Load
Soft Loading is a configurable function used to ramp up the unit capacity over a given
time. The set points that control this function are:
The Soft Load Unit Limit increases linearly from the Begin Capacity Limit set-point
to 100% over the amount of time specified by the Soft Load Ramp set-point. If the
option is turned off, the soft load limit is set to 100%.
Demand Limit
The maximum unit capacity can be limited by a 4 to 20 mA signal on the Demand
Limit analog input at the unit controller. This function is only enabled if the Demand
Limit set point is set to ON.
As the signal varies from 4 mA up to 20 mA, the maximum unit capacity changes by
steps of 1% from 100% to 0%. The unit capacity is adjusted as needed to meet this
limit, except that the last running compressor cannot be turned off to meet a limit
lower than the minimum unit capacity.
Network Limit
The maximum unit capacity can be limited by a network signal. This function is only
enabled if the unit control source is set to network. The signal will be received
through the BAS interface on the unit controller.
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As the signal varies from 0% up to 100%, the maximum unit capacity changes from
0% to 100%. The unit capacity is adjusted as needed to meet this limit, except that
the last running compressor cannot be turned off to meet a limit lower than the
minimum unit capacity.
Current Limit
Current Limit control is enabled only when the current limit enable input is closed.
Unit current is calculated based on the 4-20 mA input that receives a signal from an
external device. The current at 4 mA is assumed to be 0, and the current at 20 mA is
defined by a set point. As the signal varies from 4 to 20 mA, the calculated unit
current varies linearly from 0 amps to the amp value defined by the set point.
The current limit uses a deadband centered around the actual limit value, such that
unit capacity increase is not allowed when current is within this deadband. If unit
current is above the deadband, capacity is decreased until it is back within the
deadband. The current limit deadband is 10% of the current limit.
Maximum LWT Pulldown Rate
The maximum rate at which the leaving water temperature can drop is limited by the
Maximum Rate set point, only when the LWT is less than 60°F (15°C).
If the pulldown rate is too fast, the unit capacity is reduced until the rate is less than
the Maximum Pulldown Rate set point.
High Water Temperature Capacity Limit
If the evaporator LWT exceeds 65F, compressor load will be limited to a maximum
of 75%. Compressors will unload to 75% or less if running at greater than 75% load
when the LWT exceeds the limit. This feature is to keep the circuit running within
the capacity of the condenser coil.
A dead-band placed below the limit set-point will be used to increase function
stability. If the actual capacity is in the band, unit loading will be inhibited.
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Circuit Functions
Calculations
Refrigerant Saturated Temperature
Refrigerant saturated temperature is calculated from the pressure sensor readings for
each circuit. A function provides the converted value of temperature to match values
published data for R134a
-within 0.1 C for pressure inputs from 0 kPa to 2070kPa,
-within 0.2 C for pressure inputs from -80 kPa to 0 kPa.
Evaporator Approach
The evaporator approach is calculated for each circuit. The equation is as follows:
Evaporator Approach = LWT – Evaporator Saturated Temperature
Suction Superheat
Suction superheat is calculated for each circuit using the following equation:
Suction superheat = Suction Temperature – Evaporator Saturated
Temperature
Discharge Superheat
Discharge superheat is calculated for each circuit using the following equation:
Discharge superheat = Discharge Temperature – Condenser Saturated
Temperature
Oil Differential Pressure
Oil Differential Pressure is calculated for each circuit with this equation:
The maximum saturated condenser temperature calculation is modeled after the
compressor operational envelope.
If Sat Evap Temp < 0°C then
Max Sat Cond Temp = 1.596(Sat Evap Temp) + 68.3°C
Otherwise, Max Sat Cond Temp = 68.3°C
High Saturated Condenser – Hold Value
High Cond Hold Value = Max Saturated Condenser Value – 2.78C
High Saturated Condenser – Unload Value
High Cond Unload Value = Max Saturated Condenser Value – 1.67C
Condenser Saturated Temperature Target
The saturated condenser temperature target is calculated by first using the following
equation:
Sat condenser temp target raw = 0.8332(evaporator sat temp) + 35.0
This value is then limited to a range defined by the Condenser Saturated Temperature
Target min and max set points. These set points simply cut off the value to a working
range, and this range can be limited to a single value if the two set points are set to the
same value.
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Circuit Control Logic
Circuit Availability
A circuit is available to start if the following conditions are true:
Circuit switch is closed
No circuit alarms are active
Circuit Mode set point is set to Enable
BAS Circuit Mode set point is set to Auto
No cycle timers are active
Discharge Temperature is at least 5°C higher than Oil Saturated Temperature
Starting
The circuit will start if all these conditions are true:
Adequate pressure in the evaporator and condenser (see No Pressure At Start
Alarm)
Circuit Switch is closed
Circuit Mode set point is set to Enable
BAS Circuit Mode set point is set to Auto
No cycle timers are active
No alarms are active
Staging logic requires this circuit to start
Unit state is Auto
Evaporator pump state is Run
Circuit Startup Logic
Circuit startup is the tim
During the startup, the low evaporator pressure alarm logic is ignored. When the
compressor has been running at least 20 seconds and the evaporator pressure rises
above the low evaporator pressure unload set point, the startup is complete.
e period following the starting of the compressor on a circuit.
If the pressure does not rise above the unload set point and the circuit has been
running longer than the Startup Time set point, then the circuit is turned off and an
alarm triggered. If the evaporator pressure drops below the absolute low pressure
limit then the circuit is turned off and the same alarm triggered.
Low OAT Restart Logic
Low OAT restart logic allows
the condenser saturated temperature is less than 60F when the compressor starts, the
startup is considered to be a ‘low OAT start’. If a low OAT start is not successful the
circuit is shut down, but no alarm is triggered for the first two attempts of the day. If
a third low OAT start attempt fails, then the circuit is shut down and the Low OAT
Restart Alarm is triggered.
The restart counter is reset when a startup is successful, the Low OAT Restart alarm
is triggered, or the unit time clock shows that a new day has started.
multiple start attempts in low ambient conditions. If
Stopping
Normal Shutdown
A normal shutdown requires the circuit to pumpdown before the compressor is turned
off. This is done by closing the EXV, and closing the liquid line solenoid (if present)
while the compressor is running.
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The circuit will do a normal shutdown (pumpdown) if any of the following are true:
Staging logic requires this circuit to stop
Unit State is Pumpdown
A pumpdown alarm occurs on the circuit
Circuit switch is open
Circuit Mode set point is set to Disable
BAS Circuit Mode set point is set to Off
The normal shutdown is complete when any of the following are true:
Evaporator Pressure is less than the Pumpdown Pressure set point
Service Pumpdown set point is set to Yes and Evaporator Pressure is less than
5 psi
Circuit has been pumping down for longer than the Pumpdown Time Limit
setpoint
Rapid Shutdown
A rapid shutd
own requires the compressor to stop and the circuit to go to the Off state
immediately.
The circuit will do a rapid shutdown if either of these conditions occurs at any time:
Unit State is Off
A rapid stop alarm occurs on the circuit
Circuit Status
The displayed circuit status is determined by the conditions in the following table:
Enum Status Conditions
0 Off:Ready Circuit is ready to start when needed.
1 Off:Stage Up Delay Circuit is off and cannot start due to stage up delay.
2 Off:Cycle Timer Circuit is off and cannot start due to active cycle timer.
3 Off:Keypad Disable Circuit is off and cannot start due to keypad disable.
4 Off:Circuit Switch Circuit is off and circuit switch is off.
5 Off:Refr In Oil Sump
6 Off:Alarm Circuit is off and cannot start due to active circuit alarm.
7 Off:Test Mode Circuit is in test mode.
8 EXV Preopen Circuit is in preopen state.
9 Run:Pumpdown Circuit is in pumpdown state.
10 Run:Normal Circuit is in run state and running normally.
11 Run:Disc SH Low
12 Run:Evap Press Low
13 Run:Cond Press High
Circuit is off and Discharge Temperature – Oil
Saturated Temperature at gas pressure <= 5°C
Circuit is running and cannot load due to low discharge
superheat.
Circuit is running and cannot load due to low evaporator
pressure.
Circuit is running and cannot load due to high
condenser pressure.
Compressor Control
The compressor will run only when the circuit is in a run or pumpdown state. This
means the compressor should not be running any time the circuit is off or during
preopening the EXV.
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Cycle Timers
A minimum time between starts of the compressor and a minimum time between
shutdown and start of the compressor will be enforced. The time values are set by
global circuit set points.
These cycle timers are enforced even through cycling of power to the chiller.
These timers may be cleared via a setting on the controller.
Compressor Run Timer
When a compressor starts, a timer will start and run as long as the compressor runs.
This timer is used in the alarm log.
Compressor Capacity Control
After starting, the compressor will be unloaded to the minimum physical capacity and
no attempt to increase compressor capacity is made until the differential between
evaporator pressure and oil pressure meets a minimum value.
After the minimum differential pressure is met, compressor capacity is controlled to
25%.
Compressor capacity will always be limited to a minimum of 25% while it is running,
except for the time after compressor start when the differential pressure is being built
and except when changes to capacity are performed as needed to meet unit capacity
requirements (see unit capacity control section).
Capacity will not be increased above 25% until discharge superheat has been at least
22 degrees F for a time of at least 30 seconds.
Manual capacity control
The capacity
is enabled via a set point with choices of auto or manual. Another set point allows
setting the compressor capacity from 25% to 100%.
The compressor capacity is controlled to the manual capacity set point. Changes will
be made at a rate equal to the maximum rate that allows stable circuit operation.
Capacity control reverts back to automatic control if either:
the circuit shuts down for any reason
capacity control has been set to manual for four hours
Slide Control Solenoids
The required
modulating slide. The modulating slide can control 10% to 50% of the total
compressor capacity, infinitely variable. The non-modulating slide can control either
0% or 50% of the total compressor capacity.
Either the load or the unload solenoid for the non-modulating slide is on any time the
compressor is running. For compressor capacity from 10% up to 50%, the nonmodulating slide unload solenoid is on to keep that slide in the unloaded position.
For capacity from 60% to 100%, the non-modulating slide load solenoid is on to keep
that slide in the loaded position.
of the compressor can be controlled manually. Manual capacity control
capacity is achieved by controlling one modulating slide and one non-
The modulating slide is moved by pulsing of the load and unload solenoids to achieve
the required capacity.
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An additional solenoid is controlled to assist in moving the modulating slide in
certain conditions. This solenoid is activated when the pressure ratio (condenser
pressure divided by evaporator pressure) is less than or equal to 1.2 for at least
5 seconds. It is deactivated when pressure ratio is more than 1.2.
Capacity Overrides – Limits of Operation
The following conditions override automatic capacity control when the chiller is in
COOL mode. These overrides keep the circuit from entering a condition in which it
is not designed to run.
Low Evaporator Pressure
If the Low Evaporator Pressure Hold event is triggered, the com
allowed to increase in capacity.
If the Low Evaporator Pressure Unload event is triggered, the compressor will begin
reducing capacity.
The compressor will not be allowed to increase in capacity until the Low Evaporator
Pressure Hold event has cleared.
See the Circuit Events section for details on triggering, reset, and unloading action.
High Condenser Pressure
If the High C
allowed to increase capacity.
ondenser Pressure Hold event is triggered, the compressor will not be
pressor will not be
If the High Condenser Pressure Unload event is triggered, the compressor will begin
reducing capacity.
The compressor will not be allowed to increase in capacity until the High Condenser
Pressure Hold event has cleared.
See the Circuit Events section for details on triggering, reset, and unloading action.
Condenser Fan Control
The compressor must be running in order to stage fans on. All running fans will turn
off when compressor goes to the off state.
Saturated Condenser Temperature Target
The condenser fan control logic attempts to control the saturated condenser
temperature to a calculated target. A base condenser target is calculated based on
evaporator saturated temperature. The equation is:
This value is then limited to a maximum and minimum determined by the Condenser
Target Maximum and Minimum set points. If these set points are both set to the same
value, then the saturated condenser temperature target will be locked at that value.
Fan Staging
The fan stage is adjusted in steps of 1 fan. The only exception is to accommodate
forced fan staging at compressor start.
Fan staging will accommodate anywhere from 5 to 12 fans according to the table
below:
Six stage-up deadbands are used. Stages one through five use their respective dead
bands. Stages six through twelve all use the sixth stage up dead band.
When the saturated condenser temperature is above the Target + the active deadband,
a Stage Up error is accumulated.
Stage Up Error Step = Saturated Cond. temperature – (Target + Stage-Up
deadband)
The Stage Up Error Step is added to Stage Up Accumulator once every 5 seconds,
only if the Saturated Condenser Refrigerant Temperature is not falling. When Stage
Up Error Accumulator is greater than 20 another stage is added.
When a stage up occurs or the saturated condenser temperature falls back within the
Stage Up dead band the Stage Up Accumulator is reset to zero.
Staging Down
Five stage down dead bands are used. Stages two through five use their respective
dead bands. Stages six through twelve all use the stage six dead band.
When the saturated condenser refrigerant temperature is below the Target – the active
deadband, a Stage Down error is accumulated.
Stage Down Error Step = (Target - Stage Down dead band) - Saturated
Condenser Refrigerant temperature
The Stage Down Error Step is added to Stage Down Accumulator once every Stage
Down Error Delay seconds. When the Stage Down Error Accumulator is greater than
the Stage Down Error Set Point another stage of condenser fans is removed.
When one fan is running, a fixed point is used in place of a deadband. When the
Saturated Condenser temperature drops below 70°F, stage down error is accumulated.
When a stage down occurs or the saturated temperature rises back within the Stage
Down dead band the Stage Down Error Accumulator is reset to zero. The
accumulator is held at zero after startup until either the outside ambient temperature is
less than or equal to 75°F, or the saturated condenser temperature is greater than the
condenser target less the active stage down deadband.
VFD
Condenser pressure trim control is accomplished using an optional VFD on the first
fan. This VFD control varies the fan speed to drive the saturated condenser
temperature to a target value. The target value is normally the same as the saturated
condenser temperature target.
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VFD State
The VFD speed signal is always 0 when the fan stage is 0.
When the fan stage is greater than 0, the VFD speed signal is enabled and controls the
speed as needed.
Stage Up Compensation
In order to create a s
compensates by slowing down initially. This is accomplished by adding the new fan
stage up deadband to the VFD target. The higher target causes the VFD logic to
decrease fan speed. Then, every 5 seconds, 0.1F is subtracted from the VFD target
until it is equal to the saturated condenser temperature target set point. This will
allow the VFD to slowly bring the saturated condenser temperature back down.
moother transition when another fan is staged on, the VFD
EXV Control
The EXV is moved at a rate of 150 steps per second, with a total range of 3810 steps.
Positioning is determined as described in the following sections, with adjustments
made in increments of 0.1% of the total range.
Preopen Operation
The EXV control includes a preopen operation that is used only when the unit has
optional liquid line solenoids. The unit is configured for use with or without liquid
line solenoids via a set point.
When a circuit start is required, the EXV opens before the compressor starts. The
preopen position is defined by a set point. The time allowed for this preopen
operation is at least enough time for the EXV to open to the preopen position based
on the programmed movement rate of the EXV.
Startup Operation
When the compressor starts (if no liquid line solenoid valve is installed), the EXV
will start to open to an initial position that allows a safe start up. The value of LWT
will determine if it is possible to enter the normal operation. If it is higher than 68°F
then a pressostatic (constant pressure) 50.8 psi control will start to keep the
compressor into the envelope. It goes in normal operation as soon as the suction
superheat drops below a value equal to the suction superheat setpoint.
Normal Operation
Normal operation of the EXV is used when the circuit has completed startup
operation of the EXV and is not in a slide transition conditions.
During normal operation, the EXV controls suction superheat to a target that can vary
from 7.2 degrees F to 15.3 degrees F.
The EXV controls the suction superheat within 1.5 degrees F during stable operating
conditions (stable water loop, static compressor capacity, and stable condensing
temperature).
The target value is adjusted as needed to maintain discharge superheat within a range
from 27 degrees F to 45 degrees F. As the discharge superheat approaches 27
degrees F, the suction superheat target is adjusted up. As the discharge superheat
approaches 45 degrees F, the suction superheat target is adjusted down. The control
will apply a 0.9 degrees F maximum reset every 5 minutes to the base target.
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Maximum Operating Pressures
The EXV control maintains the evaporator pressure in the range defined by the
maximum operating pressure.
If the leaving water temperature is higher than 68°F at startup or if the pressure
becomes higher than 50.8 psi during normal operations, then a pressostatic (constant
pressure) control will be started to keep the compressor in the envelope.
Maximum operating pressure is 50.8 psi. It switches back to normal operation as soon
as the suction superheat drops below 7.2°F suction superheat.
Response to Compressor Capacity Change
The logic will consider transition from 50% to 60% and from 60% to 50% as special
conditions. When a transition is entered the valve opening will change to adapt to the
new capacity, this new calculated position will be kept for 60 seconds. The valve
opening will be increased during 50% to 60% transition and decreased in 60% to 50%
transition.
Purpose of this logic is to limit liquid flood back when changing from 50% to 60% if
the capacity increases above 60% due to slides movement.
Manual Control
The EXV position can be set manually. Manual control can only be selected when
the EXV state is Pressure or Superheat control. At any other time, the EXV control
set point is forced to auto.
When EXV control is set to manual, the EXV position is equal to the manual EXV
position setting. If set to manual when the circuit state transitions from run to another
state, the control setting is automatically set back to auto. If EXV control is changed
from manual back to auto while the circuit state remains run, the EXV state goes back
to the normal operations if possible or to pressure control to limit maximum operating
pressure.
Transitions Between Control States
Whenever EXV control changes between Startup Operation, Normal Operation, or
Manual Control, the transition is smoothed by gradually changing the EXV position
rather than changing all at once. This transition prevents the circuit from becoming
unstable and resulting in a shutdown due to alarm trip.
Economizer Control
The economizer is activated when a circuit is in a run state and capacity exceeds 95%.
It turns off when the load drops below 60% or the circuit is no longer in a run state.
Liquid Injection
Liquid injection is activated when the circuit is in a run state and the discharge
temperature rises above the Liquid Injection Activation set point.
Liquid injection is turned off when the discharge temperature decreases below the
activation set point by a differential of 10-degrees C.
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Alarms and Events
Situations may arise that require some action from the chiller or that should be logged
for future reference. A condition that requires a shutdown and/or lockout is an alarm.
Alarms may cause a normal stop (with pumpdown) or a rapid stop. Most alarms
require manual reset, but some reset automatically when the alarm condition is
corrected. Other conditions can trigger what is known as an event, which may or may
not cause the chiller to respond with a specific action in response. All alarms and
events are logged.
Signaling Alarms
The following actions will signal that an alarm has occurred:
1. The unit or a circuit will execute a rapid or pumpdown shutoff.
2. An alarm bell icon will be displayed in the upper right-hand corner of all
controller screens including the optional remote user interface panel’s screens.
3. An optional field supplied and wired remote alarm device will be activated.
Clearing Alarms
Active alarms can be cleared through the keypad/display or a BAS network. Alarms
are automatically cleared when controller power is cycled. Alarms are cleared only if
the conditions required to initiate the alarm no longer exist. All alarms and groups of
alarms can be cleared via the keypad or network via LON using nviClearAlarms and
via BACnet using the ClearAlarms object
To use the keypad, follow the Alarm links to the Alarms screen, which will show
Active Alarms and Alarm Log. Select Active Alarm and press the wheel to view the
Alarm List (list of current active alarms). They are in order of occurrence with the
most recent on top. The second line on the screen shows Alm Cnt (number of alarms
currently active) and the status of the alarm clear function. Off indicates that the Clear
function is off and the alarm is not cleared. Press the wheel to go to the edit mode.
The Alm Clr (alarm clear) parameter will be highlighted with OFF showing. To clear
all alarms, rotate the wheel to select ON and enter it by pressing the wheel.
An active password is not necessary to clear alarms.
If the problem(s) causing the alarm have been corrected, the alarms will be cleared,
disappear from the Active Alarm list and be posted in the Alarm Log. If not
corrected, the On will immediately change back to OFF and the unit will remain in
the alarm condition.
Remote Alarm Signal
The unit is configured to allow field wiring of a alarm devices. See Figure 18 on
page 66 for field wiring information.
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Description of Alarms
Phase Volts Loss/GFP Fault
Alarm description (as shown on screen): Unit PVM/GFP Fault
Trigger: PVM set point is set to Single Point andPVM/GFP input is low
Action Taken: Rapid stop all circuits
Reset: Auto reset when PVM input is high or PVM set point does not equal
single point for at least 5 seconds.
Evaporator Flow Loss
Alarm description (as shown on screen): Evap Water Flow Loss
Trigger:
1: Evaporator Pump State = Run AND Evaporator Flow Digital Input = No
Flow for time > Flow Proof Set Point AND at least one compressor running
2: Evaporator Pump State = Start for time greater than Recirc Timeout Set Point
and all pumps have been tried
Action Taken: Rapid stop all circuits
Reset:
This alarm can be cleared at any time manually via the keypad or via the BAS
clear alarm signal.
If active via trigger condition 1:
When the alarm occurs due to this trigger, it can auto reset the first two times
each day, with the third occurrence being manual reset.
For the auto reset occurrences, the alarm will reset automatically when the
evaporator state is Run again. This means the alarm stays active while the unit
waits for flow, then it goes through the recirculation process after flow is
detected. Once the recirculation is complete, the evaporator goes to the Run
state which will clear the alarm. After three occurrences, the count of
occurrences is reset and the cycle starts over if the manual reset flow loss alarm
is cleared.
If active via trigger condition 2:
If the flow loss alarm has occurred due to this trigger, it is always a manual reset
alarm.
Evaporator Water Freeze Protect
Alarm description (as shown on screen): Evap Water Freeze
Trigger: Evaporator LWT or EWT drops below evaporator freeze protect set
point. If the sensor fault is active for either LWT or EWT, then that sensor value
cannot trigger the alarm.
Action Taken: Rapid stop all circuits
Reset: This alarm can be cleared manually via the keypad or via the BAS clear
alarm signal, but only if the alarm trigger conditions no longer exist.
Evaporator #1 Water Freeze Protect
Alarm description (as shown on screen): Evap#1 Water Freeze
Trigger: Evaporator LWT read from Evaporator #1 LWT probe drops below
evaporator freeze protect set point AND sensor fault is not active.
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Action Taken: Rapid stop of circuits #1 and #2
Reset: This alarm can be cleared manually via the keypad or via the BAS clear
alarm signal, but only if the alarm trigger conditions no longer exist.
Evaporator #2 Water Freeze Protect
Alarm description (as shown on screen): Evap#2 Water Freeze
evaporator freeze protect set point AND sensor fault is not active
Action Taken: Rapid stop of circuits #3 and #4
Reset: This alarm can be cleared manually via the keypad or via the BAS clear
alarm signal, but only if the alarm trigger conditions no longer exist.
Evaporator Water Temperatures Inverted
Alarm description (as shown on screen): Evap Water Inverted
Trigger: Evap EWT < Evap LWT - 1 deg C AND at least one circuit is running
AND EWT sensor fault not active AND LWT sensor fault not active] for 30
seconds
Action Taken: Pumpdown stop on all circuits
Reset: This alarm can be cleared manually via the keypad.
Leaving Evaporator Water Temperature Sensor Fault
Alarm description (as shown on screen): Evap LWT Sens Fault
Trigger: Sensor shorted or open
Action Taken: Rapid stop all circuits
Reset: This alarm can be cleared manually via the keypad, but only if the sensor
is back in range.
Leaving Evaporator Water Temperature Sensor Fault #1
Alarm description (as shown on screen): Evap LWT Sens#1 Fault
Trigger: Sensor shorted or open
Action Taken: Rapid stop of circuits 1 and 2
Reset: This alarm can be cleared manually via the keypad, but only if the sensor
is back in range.
Leaving Evaporator Water Temperature Sensor Fault #2
Alarm description (as shown on screen): Evap LWT Sens#2 Fault
Trigger: Sensor shorted or open
Action Taken: Rapid stop of circuits 3 and 4
Reset: This alarm can be cleared manually via the keypad, but only if the sensor
is back in range.
AC Comm Failure
Alarm description (as shown on screen): AC Comm. Fail
Trigger: Communication with the I/O extension module has failed. Section 3.1
indicates the expected type of module and the address for each module.
Action Taken: Rapid stop of all running circuits.
Reset: This alarm can be cleared manually via the keypad when communication
between main controller and the extension module is working for 5 seconds.
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Outdoor Air Temperature Sensor Fault
Alarm description (as shown on screen): OAT Sensor Fault
Trigger: Sensor shorted or open and Low Ambient Lockout is enabled.
Action Taken: Normal shutdown of all circuits.
Reset: This alarm can be cleared manually via the keypad if the sensor is back
in range or Low Ambient Lockout is disabled.
External Alarm
Alarm description (as shown on screen): External Alarm
Trigger: External Alarm/Event input is open for at least 5 seconds and external
fault input is configured as an alarm.
Action Taken: Rapid stop of all circuits.
Reset: Auto clear when digital input is closed.
Emergency Stop Alarm
Alarm description (as shown on screen): Emergency Stop Switch
Trigger: Emergency Stop input is open.
Action Taken: Rapid stop of all circuits.
Reset: This alarm can be cleared manually via the keypad if the switch is closed.
Unit Events
The following unit events are logged in the event log with a time stamp.
Entering Evaporator Water Temperature Sensor Fault
Event description (as shown on screen): EWT Sensor Fail
Trigger: Sensor shorted or open
Action Taken: Return water reset cannot be used.
Reset: Auto reset when sensor is back in range.
Unit Power Restore
Event description (as shown on screen): Unit Power Restore
Trigger: Unit controller is powered up.
Action Taken: none
Reset: none
External Event
Alarm description (as shown on screen): External Event
Trigger: External Alarm/Event input is open for at least 5 seconds and external
fault is configured as an event.
Action Taken: None
Reset: Auto clear when digital input is closed.
Low Ambient Lockout
Alarm description (as shown on screen): Low Ambient Lockout
Trigger: The OAT drops below the low ambient lockout set point and low
ambient lockout is enabled.
Action Taken: Normal shutdown of all running circuits.
Reset: The lockout will clear when OAT rises to the lockout set point plus
2.5°C, or when low ambient lockout is disabled.
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Circuit Stop Alarms
All circuit stop alarms require shutdown of the circuit on which they occur. Rapid
stop alarms do not do a pumpdown before shutting off. All other alarms will do a
pumpdown.
When one or more circuit alarms are active and no unit alarms are active, the alarm
output will be switched on and off on 5 second intervals.
Alarm descriptions apply to all circuits, the circuit number is represented by ‘N’ in
the description.
Phase Volts Loss/GFP Fault
Alarm description (as shown on screen): PVM/GFP Fault N
Trigger: PVM input is low and PVM set point = Multi Point
Action Taken: Rapid stop circuits
Reset: Auto reset when PVM input is high or PVM set point does not equal
multi point for at least 5 seconds.
Low Evaporator Pressure
Alarm description (as shown on screen): Evap Press Low N
Trigger: [Freezestat trip AND Circuit State = Run] OR Evaporator Press < -10
psi
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
Freeze time = 70 – 6.25 x freeze error, limited to a range of 20-70 seconds
When the evaporator pressure goes below the Low Evaporator Pressure Unload
set point, a timer starts. If this timer exceeds the freeze time, then a freezestat
trip occurs. If the evaporator pressure rises to the unload set point or higher, and
the freeze time has not been exceeded, the timer will reset.
The alarm cannot trigger if the evaporator pressure sensor fault is active.
Action Taken: Rapid stop circuit
Reset: This alarm can be cleared manually if the evaporator pressure is above –
10 psi.
Low Pressure Start Fail
Alarm description (as shown on screen): LowPressStartFail N
Trigger: Circuit state = start for time greater than Startup Time set point.
Action Taken: Rapid stop circuit
Reset: This alarm can be cleared manually via the Unit Controller keypad
Mechanical Low Pressure Switch
Alarm description (as shown on screen): Mech Low Pressure Sw N
Trigger: Mechanical Low Pressure switch input is low
Action Taken: Rapid stop circuit
Reset: This alarm can be cleared manually via the Unit Controller keypad if the
MLP switch input is high.
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High Condenser Pressure
Alarm description (as shown on screen): Cond Pressure High N
Trigger: Condenser Saturated Temperature > Max Saturated Condenser Value
for time > High Cond Delay set point.
Action Taken: Rapid stop circuit
Reset: This alarm can be cleared manually via the Unit Controller keypad
Low Pressure Ratio
Alarm description (as shown on screen): Low Pressure Ratio N
Trigger: Pressure ratio < calculated limit for a time > Low Pressure Ratio Delay
set point after circuit startup has completed. The calculated limit will vary from
1.4 to 1.8 as the compressor’s capacity varies from 25% to 100%.
Action Taken: Normal shutdown of circuit
Reset: alarm can be cleared manually via the Unit Controller keypad
Mechanical High Pressure Switch
Alarm description (as shown on screen): Mech High Pressure Sw N
Trigger: Mechanical High Pressure switch input is low AND Emergency Stop
Alarm is not active.
(opening emergency stop switch kills power to MHP switches)
Action Taken: Rapid stop circuit
Reset: This alarm can be cleared manually via the Unit Controller keypad if the
MHP switch input is high.
High Discharge Temperature
Alarm description (as shown on screen): Disc Temp High N
Trigger: Discharge Temperature > High Discharge Temperature set point AND
compressor is running. Alarm cannot trigger if discharge temperature sensor
fault is active.
Action Taken: Rapid stop circuit
Reset: This alarm can be cleared manually via the Unit Controller keypad.
High Oil Pressure Difference
Alarm description (as shown on screen): Oil Pres Diff High N
Trigger: Oil Pressure Differential > High Oil Pressure Differential set point for
a time greater than Oil Pressure Differential Delay.
Action Taken: Rapid stop circuit
Reset: This alarm can be cleared manually via the Unit Controller keypad.
Oil Level Switch
Alarm description (as shown on screen): Oil Level Low N
Trigger: Oil level switch open for a time greater than Oil level switch Delay
while compressor is in the Run state.
Action Taken: Rapid stop circuit
Reset: This alarm can be cleared manually via the Unit Controller keypad.
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Compressor Starter Fault
Alarm description (as shown on screen): Starter Fault N
Trigger:
If PVM set point = None(SSS): any time starter fault input is open
If PVM set point = Single Point or Multi Point: compressor has been running for
at least 14 seconds and starter fault input is open
Action Taken: Rapid stop circuit
Reset: This alarm can be cleared manually via the Unit Controller keypad.
High Motor Temperature
Alarm description (as shown on screen): Motor Temp High
Trigger:
Input value for the motor temperature is 4500 ohms or higher.
Action Taken: Rapid stop circuit
Reset: This alarm can be cleared manually via the Unit Controller keypad after
input value for motor temperature has been 200 ohms or less for at least 5
minutes.
Low OAT Restart Fault
Alarm description (as shown on screen): LowOATRestart Fail N
Trigger: Circuit has failed three low OAT start attempts
Action Taken: Rapid stop circuit
Reset: This alarm can be cleared manually via the Unit Controller keypad.
No Pressure Change After Start
Alarm description (as shown on screen): NoPressChgAtStrt N
Trigger: After start of compressor, at least a 1 psi drop in evaporator pressure
OR 5 psi increase in condenser pressure has not occurred after 15 seconds
Action Taken: Rapid stop circuit
Reset: This alarm can be cleared manually via the Unit Controller keypad.
No Pressure At Startup
Alarm description (as shown on screen): No Press At Start N
Trigger: [Evap Pressure < 5 psi OR Cond Pressure < 5 psi] AND Compressor
start requested AND circuit does not have a fan VFD
Action Taken: Rapid stop circuit
Reset: This alarm can be cleared manually via the Unit Controller keypad.
CC Comm Failure N
Alarm description (as shown on screen): CC Comm. Fail N
Trigger: Communication with the I/O extension module has failed. Section 3.1
indicates the expected type of module and the address for each module.
Action Taken: Rapid stop of affected circuit
Reset: This alarm can be cleared manually via the keypad when communication
between main controller and the extension module is working for 5 seconds.
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FC Comm Failure Circuit 1/2
Alarm description (as shown on screen): FC Comm Fail Cir 1/2
Trigger: [Circuit 1 or Circuit 2 Number of Fans > 6 OR PVM Config = Multi
Point] and communication with the I/O extension module has failed. Section
3.1 indicates the expected type of module and the address for each module.
Action Taken: Rapid stop of circuit 1 and 2
Reset: This alarm can be cleared manually via the keypad when
communication between main controller and the extension module is working
for 5 seconds.
FC Comm Failure Circuit 3
Alarm description (as shown on screen): FC Comm Fail Cir 3
Trigger: Number of Circuits set point is greater than 2 and communication
with the I/O extension module has failed. Section 3.1 indicates the expected
type of module and the address for each module.
Action Taken: Rapid stop of circuit 3
Reset: This alarm can be cleared manually via the keypad when
communication between main controller and the extension module is working
for 5 seconds.
FC Comm Failure Circuit 4
Alarm description (as shown on screen): FC Comm. Fail Cir 4
Trigger: Number of Circuits set point is greater than 3 and communication
with the I/O extension module has failed. Section 3.1 indicates the expected
type of module and the address for each module.
Action Taken: Rapid stop of circuit 4
Reset: This alarm can be cleared manually via the keypad when
communication between main controller and the extension module is working
for 5 seconds.
FC Comm Failure Circuit 3/4
Alarm description (as shown on screen): FC Comm. Fail Cir 3/4
Trigger: Circuit 3 or circuit 4 Number of Fans > 6, Number of circuits set
point > 2, and and communication with the I/O extension module has failed.
Section 3.1 indicates the expected type of module and the address for each
module.
Action Taken: Rapid stop of circuit 3 and 4
Reset: This alarm can be cleared manually via the keypad when
communication between main controller and the extension module is working
for 5 seconds.
EEXV Comm Failure N
Alarm description (as shown on screen): EEXV Comm. Fail N
Trigger: Communication with the I/O extension module has failed. Section
3.1 indicates the expected type of module and the address for each module.
Alarm on Circuit #3 will be enabled if Number of Circuits set point > 2; alarm
on Circuit #4 will be enabled if Number of Circuits set point > 3.
Action Taken: Rapid stop of affected circuit
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Reset: This alarm can be cleared manually via the keypad when
communication between main controller and the extension module is working
for 5 seconds.
Evaporator Pressure Sensor Fault
Alarm description (as shown on screen): EvapPressSensFault N
Trigger: Sensor shorted or open
Action Taken: Rapid stop circuit
Reset: This alarm can be cleared manually via the keypad, but only if the
sensor is back in range.
Condenser Pressure Sensor Fault
Alarm description (as shown on screen): CondPressSensFault N
Trigger: Sensor shorted or open
Action Taken: Rapid stop circuit
Reset: This alarm can be cleared manually via the keypad, but only if the
sensor is back in range.
Oil Pressure Sensor Fault
Alarm description (as shown on screen): OilPressSensFault N
Trigger: Sensor shorted or open
Action Taken: Normal shutdown of circuit
Reset: This alarm can be cleared manually via the keypad, but only if the
sensor is back in range.
Suction Temperature Sensor Fault
Alarm description (as shown on screen): SuctTempSensFault N
Trigger: Sensor shorted or open
Action Taken: Normal shutdown of circuit
Reset: This alarm can be cleared manually via the keypad, but only if the
sensor is back in range.
Discharge Temperature Sensor Fault
Alarm description (as shown on screen): DiscTempSensFault N
Trigger: Sensor shorted or open
Action Taken: Normal shutdown of circuit
Reset: This alarm can be cleared manually via the keypad, but only if the
sensor is back in range.
Motor Temperature Sensor Fault
Alarm description (as shown on screen): MotorTempSensFault N
Trigger: Sensor shorted or open
Action Taken: Rapid stop circuit
Reset: This alarm can be cleared manually via the keypad, but only if the
sensor is back in range.
Circuit Events
The following events limit operation of the circuit in some way as described in the
Action Taken column. The occurrence of a circuit event only affects the circuit on
which it occurred. Circuit events are logged in the event log on the unit controller.
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Low Evaporator Pressure - Hold
Event description (as shown on screen): EvapPress Low Hold N
Trigger: This event is not enabled until the circuit startup is complete and the
unit mode is Cool. Then, while running, if evaporator pressure <= Low
Evaporator Pressure Hold set point the event is triggered. The event is not to
be triggered for 90 seconds following the capacity change of the compressor
from 50% to 60%.
Action Taken: Inhibit loading.
Reset: While still running, the event will be reset if evaporator pressure > (Low
Evaporator Pressure Hold SP + 2psi). The event is also reset if the unit mode is
switched to Ice, or the circuit is no longer in the run state.
Low Evaporator Pressure - Unload
Event description (as shown on screen): EvapPressLowUnload N
Trigger: This event is not enabled until the circuit startup is complete and the
unit mode is Cool. Then, while running, if evaporator pressure <= Low
Evaporator Pressure Unload set point the event is triggered. The event is not to
be triggered for 90 seconds following the capacity change of the compressor
from 50% to 60%.
Action Taken:Action Taken: Unload the compressor by decreasing the
capacity by one step every 5 seconds until the evaporator pressure rises above
the Low Evaporator Pressure Unload set point.
Reset: While still running, the event will be reset if evaporator pressure > (Low
Evaporator Pressure Hold SP + 2psi). The event is also reset if the unit mode is
switched to Ice, or the circuit is no longer in the run state.
High Condenser Pressure - Hold
Event description (as shown on screen): CondPressHigh Hold N
Trigger: While the compressor is running and unit mode is Cool, if saturated
condenser temperature >= High Saturated Condenser Hold Value, the event is
triggered.
Action Taken: Inhibit loading.
Reset: While still running, the event will be reset if saturated condenser
temperature < (High Saturated Condenser Hold Value – 10
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also reset if the unit mode is switched to Ice, or the circuit is no longer in the
run state.
High Condenser Pressure - Unload
Event description (as shown on screen): CondPressHighUnloadN
Trigger: While the compressor is running and unit mode is Cool, if saturated
condenser temperature >= High Saturated Condenser Unload Value, the event
is triggered.
Action Taken: Unload the compressor by decreasing the capacity by one step
every 5 seconds until the evaporator pressure rises above the High Condensing
Pressure Unload set point.
Reset: While still running, the event will be reset if saturated condenser
temperature < (High Saturated Condenser Unload Value – 10
also reset if the unit mode is switched to Ice, or the circuit is no longer in the
run state.
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Failed Pumpdown
Event description (as shown on screen): Pumpdown Fail Cir N
Trigger: Circuit state = pumpdown for time > Pumpdown Time set point
Action Taken: Shutdown circuit
Reset: N/A
Power Loss While Running
Event description (as shown on screen): Run Power Loss Cir N
Trigger: Circuit controller is powered up after losing power while compressor
was running
Action Taken: N/A
Reset: N/A
Alarm Logging
When an alarm occurs, the alarm type, date, and time are stored in the active alarm
buffer corresponding to that alarm (viewed on the Alarm Active screens) also in the
alarm history buffer (viewed on the Alarm Log screens). The active alarm buffers
hold a record of all current alarms.
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 unit state, OAT, LWT, and
EWT for all alarms. If the alarm is a circuit alarm, then the circuit state, refrigerant
pressures and temperatures, EXV position, compressor load, number of fans on, and
compressor run time are also stored.
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Using the Controller
The Unit Controller Operation
Figure 10, Unit Controller
Menu Button
Alarm Button
Navigation Wheel
Display
The keypad/display consists of a 5-line by 22 character display, three buttons (keys)
and a “push and roll” navigation wheel. There is an Alarm Button, Menu (Home)
Button, and a Back Button. The wheel is used to navigate between lines on a screen
(page) and to increase and decrease changeable values when editing. Pushing the
wheel acts as an Enter Button and will jump from a link to the next set of parameters.
Figure 11, Typical Screen
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Status/Settings
Set Up
Temperature
Date/Time/Schedule
Generally, each line contains a menu title, a parameter (such as a value or a setpoint),
or a link (which will have an arrow in the right of the line) to a further menu.
The first line visible on each display includes the menu title and the line number to
which the cursor is currently “pointing”, in the above case 3. The left most position of
the title line includes an “up” arrow to indicate there are lines (parameters) “above”
the currently displayed line; and/or a “down” arrow to indicate there are lines
(parameters) “below” the currently displayed items or an “up/down” arrow to indicate
there are lines “above and below” the currently displayed line. The selected line is
highlighted.
View/Set Unit 3
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Each line on a page can contain status only information or include changeable data
fields (setpoints). When a line contains status only information and the cursor is on
that line, all but the value field of that line is highlighted, meaning the text is white
with a black box around it. When the line contains a changeable value and the cursor
is at that line, the entire line is highlighted.
Or a line in a menu may be a link to further menus. This is often referred to as a jump
line, meaning pushing the navigation wheel will cause a “jump” to a new menu. An
arrow (
entire line is highlighted when the cursor is on that line.
NOTE - Only menus and items that are applicable to the specific unit configuration
are displayed.
This manual includes information relative to the operator level of parameters; data
and setpoints necessary for the every day operation of the chiller. There are more
extensive menus available for the use of service technicians.
)is displayed to the far right of the line to indicate it is a “jump” line and the
Navigating
When power is applied to the control circuit, the controller screen will be active and display
the Home screen, which can also be accessed by pressing the Menu Button The navigating
wheel is the only navigating device necessary, although the MENU, ALARM, and BACK
buttons can provide shortcuts as explained later.
Passwords
The home screen has two lines:
Enter Password, links to the Entry screen, which is an editable screen So pressing
the wheel goes to the edit mode where the password (5321) can be entered. The
first (*) will be highlighted, rotate the wheel clockwise to the first number and set
it by pressing the wheel. Repeat for the remaining three numbers.
The password will time out after 10 minutes, adjustable up to 30 minutes, and is
cancelled if a new password is entered or the control powers down.
Continue W/O Password, which links to the Main Menu and allows access to a
limited number of parameters (with asterisks) as shown in
Figure 12, Password Menu
McQuay AWS
Enter Password
Continue W/O Password
Figure 13, Password Entry Page
Enter Password
Enter ****
Figure 14 on page57.
Entering an invalid password has the same effect as continuing without a password.
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Once a valid password has been entered, the controller allows further changes and
access without requiring the user to enter a password until either the password timer
expires or a different password is entered. The default value for this password timer is
10 minutes. It is changeable from 3 to 30 minutes via the Timer Settings menu in the
Extended Menus.
Navigation Mode
When the navigation wheel is turned clockwise, the cursor moves to the next line
(down) on the page. When the wheel is turned counter-clockwise the cursor moves to
the previous line (up) on the page. The faster the wheel is turned the faster the cursor
moves. Pushing the wheel acts as an “Enter” button.
Three types of lines exist:
Menu title, displayed in the first line as in
Figure 13.
Link (also called Jump) having an arrow ( )
in the right of the line and used to
link to the next menu.
Parameters with a value or adjustable setpoint.
For example, “Time Until Restart” jumps from level 1 to level 2 and stops there.
When the Back Button is pressed the display reverts back to the previously displayed
page. If the Back button is repeated pressed the display continues to revert one page
back along the current navigation path until the “main menu” is reached.
When the Menu (Home) Button is pressed the display reverts to the “main page.”
When the Alarm Button is depressed, the Alarm Lists menu is displayed.
Edit Mode
The Editing Mode is entered by pressing the navigation wheel while the cursor is
pointing to a line containing an editable field. Once in the edit mode pressing the
wheel again causes the editable field to be highlighted. Turning the wheel clockwise
while the editable field is highlighted causes the value to be increased. Turning the
wheel counter-clockwise while the editable field is highlighted causes the value to be
decreased. The faster the wheel is turned the faster the value is increased or decreased.
Pressing the wheel again cause the new value to be saved and the keypad/display to
leave the edit mode and return to the navigation mode.
A parameter with an “R” is read only; it is giving a value or description of a
condition. An “R/W indicates a read and/or write opportunity; a value can be read or
changed (providing the proper password has been entered).
Example 1: Check Status, for example -is the unit being controlled locally or by an external
network? We are looking for the Unit Control Source Since this a unit status parameter, start
at Main Menu and select View/Set Unit and press the wheel to jump to the next set of menus.
There will be an arrow at the right side of the box, indicating that a jump to the next level is
required. Press the wheel to execute the jump.
You will arrive at the Status/ Settings link. There is an arrow indicating that this line is a link
to a further menu. Press the wheel again to jump to the next menu, Unit Status/Settings.
Rotate the wheel to scroll down to Control Source and read the result.
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Example 2; Change a Setpoint, the chilled water setpoint for example. This parameter is
designated as Cool LWT Setpoint 1 and is a unit set parameter. From the Main Menu select
View/Set Unit. The arrow indicated that this is link to a further menu.
Press the wheel and jump to the next menu View/Set Unit and use the wheel to scroll down to
Temperatures. This again has an arrow and is a link to a further menu. Press the wheel and
jump to the Temperatures menu, which contains six lines of temperatures setpoints. The first
line is Evap LWT, XXXXX to do next—password expired??
Example 3; Clear an Alarm,. HOW DO YOU KNOW THERE IS AN ALARM????. From
the Main Menu scroll down to the Alarms line. Note the arrow indicating this line is a link.
Press the wheel to jump to the next menu Alarms There are two lin es here; Alarm Active and
Alarm Log. Alarms are cleared from the Active Alarm link. Press the wheel to jump to the
next screen
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V
A
A
Figure 14, Home Page, Main Menu Parameters and Links
Home Page
Enter Password Set-Up
Continue W/O Password Temperatures
Date/Time/Schedules
Power Conservation
LON Setup
Main Menu
iew/Set - Unit
View/Set - Circuit
Unit Status *
Active Setpoint *
Evap Leaving Water Temp * R Alarm Limits
Evap Entering Water Temp * R
Unit Capacity * R
Unit Current R Menu Password
Softload Limit Value R
Network Limit Value R
Demand Limit Value R
Unit Mode * R
Control Source * R/W
Current Limit Setpoint R/W Status/Settings
Compressor
Time Until Restart
Scheduled Maintenance
Alarms
Compressor 1 Cycle Time Remaining * R
About This Chiller
Compressor 3 Cycle Time Remaining *R
Compressor 4 Cycle Time Remaining * R
Ala rm Acti ve Alarm Log
Scheduled Maintenance Next Maintenance Month/Year * R/W
Service Support Reference * R
Model Number * R
G. O. Number * R
Unit Serial Number * R
Starter Model Number(s) * R
Starter Serial Number(s) * R
Firmware Version * R
Application Version * R
Application GUID * R
HMI GUID * R
View/Set Unit Status/Settings
BACnet IP Setup
R
R
Design Conditions
BACnet MSTP Setup
Modbus Setup
AWM Setup
iew/Set Circuit
Time Until Restart
Compressor 2 Cycle Time Remaining * R
larms
bout This Chiller
Note: Parameters with an “*” are available without entering a password.
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V
Figure 15, Navigation, Part A
iew/Set Unit Status/Settings (view/set unit)
Status/Settings
Set-Up
Temperatures
Date/Time/Schedules
Power Conservation
LON Setup
BACnet IP Setup
BACnet MSTP Setup
Modbus Setup
AWM Setup
Clear Stage Delays R/W
Design Conditions
Alarm Limits
Evaporator Pump 1 Run Hours R
Evaporator Pump 2 Run Hours R
Menu Password
View/Set Circuit
Available Modes R
Status/Settings
Compressor
Stage Up DT R
Stage Down DT R
Time Until Restart Max Pulldown Rate R
Compressor 1 Cycle Time
Compressor 2 Cycle Time
Compressor 3 Cycle Time
Compressor 4 Cycle Time
Temperatures (view/set unit)
Alarms
Alarm Ac t ive
Alarm Log
Active Set Point R
Scheduled Maintenance Outside Air Temperature R
Next Maintenance Month/Year R/W Cool LWT Setpoint 1 R/W
Service Support Reference R Cool LWT Setpoint 2 R/W
Ice LWT Setpoint R/W
About This Chiller Date/Time/Schedules
Model Number R Actual Time R/W
G. O. Number R Actual Date R/W
Unit Serial Number R Time Zone R/W
Starter Model Number(s) R DLS Enable R/W
Starter Serial Number(s) R DLS Start Month R/W
Firmware Version R DLS Start Week R/W
Application Version R DLS End Month R/W
Application GUID R DLS End Week R/W
HMI GUID R Enable Quiet Mode R/W
OBH GUID R Quiet Mode Start Hr R/W
Quiet Mode Start Min R/W
Quiet Mode End Hr R/W
Quiet Mode End Min R/W
Quiet Mode Cond Offset R/W
R Stage Up Delay R
R
R Ice Cycle Delay R
R
Unit Status R
Chiller Mode Setpoint - Network R
Cool Setpoint - Network R
Stage Up Delay Remaining R
Stage Down Delay Remaining R
Ice Setpoint - Network R
Ice Cycle Time Remaining R
Remote Service Enable R/W
Set-Up (view/set unit)
Start Up DT R
Shut Down DT R
Evap Entering Water Temp R
Evaporator Delta T R
Chiller Enable R
Control Source R
Next Circuit On R
Chiller Enable Setpoint -
Capacity Limit Setpoint -
Chiller Status After Power
Evap Leaving Water Temp R
R
R
R
Note: Parameters with an “*” are available without entering a password.
Min Send Time R/W
Status/Settings
Compressor LON BSP R
LON App Version R
Time Until Restart
Compressor 1 Cycle Time R Apply Changes R/W
Compressor 2 Cycle Time R NameR/W
Compressor 3 Cycle Time R Dev Instance R/W
Compressor 4 Cycle Time R UDP Port R/W
DHCPR/W
Alarms
Alarm Ac t ive
Alarm Log
Given IP Address R/W
Scheduled Maintenance Given Mask R/W
Next Maintenance Month/Year R/W Given Gateway R/W
Service Support Reference R Unit Support R/W
NC Dev 1 R/W
NC Dev 2 R/W
About This Chiller NC Dev 3 R/W
Model Number R BACnet BSP R
G. O. Number R
Unit Serial Number R BACnet MSTP Setup (view/set BACnet
Starter Model Number(s) R Apply Changes R/W
Starter Serial Number(s) R Name R/W
Firmware Version R Dev Instance R/W
Application Version R MSTP Address R/W
Application GUID R Baud Rate R/W
HMI GUID R Max Master R/W
OBH GUID R Max Info Frm R/W
Unit Support R/W
Term Resistor R/W
NC Dev 1 R/W
NC Dev 2 R/W
NC Dev 3 R/W
BACnet BSP R
Modbus Setup (view/set unit)
Apply Changes R/W
Address R/W
Parity R/W
Two Stop Bits R/W
Baud Rate R/W
Load Resistor R/W
Response Delay R/W
Comm LED Time Out R/W
Demand Limit Enable R/W
Demand Limit Value R
Unit Capacity R
Unit Current R
Current @ 20mA R
Current Limit Setpoint R
Setpoint Reset R/W
Max Reset R/W
Start Reset DT R/W
Max Reset OAT R/W
Soft Load Enable R/W
Soft Load Ramp R/W
LON Setup (view/set unit)
Max Send Time R/W
Receive Heartbeat R/W
BACnet IP Setup (view/set unit)
Actual IP Address R
Actual Mask R
Actual Gateway R
Menu Password (view/set
Status/Settings
Compressor
Status/Settings (view/set
Status Circuit 1
Time Until Restart
Compressor 1 Cycle Time R Circuit Mode R/W
Compressor 2 Cycle Time
Compressor 3 Cycle Time
Compressor 4 Cycle Time R Status Circuit 2 Status Circuit 3
Alarms
Alarm Ac t ive
Alarm Log
Compressor 1 Circuit 1
Scheduled Maintenance
Next Maintenance Month/Year R/W Run HoursR
Service Support Reference R Number Of Start s R
About This Chiller Active Alarm 1 R
Model Number R …R
G. O. Number R Active Alarm n R
Unit Serial Number R Acknowledge All R/W
Starter Model Number(s) R
Starter Serial Number(s) R
Firmware Version R Alarm Entry 1 R
Application Version R
Application GUID R
HMI GUID R
OBH GUID R
R Circuit Capacity R
R
Actual IP Address R
Actual Mask R
WM Setup (view/set unit)
Apply Changes R/W
DHCPR/W
Actual Gateway R
Given IP Address R/W
Given Mask R/W
Given Gateway R/W
AWM BSPR
Evap Entering Water Temp @ R
Evap Leaving Water Temp @ R
larm Limits (view/set unit)
Low Pressure Hold Setpoint R
Password Disable R/W
Circuit Status R
Status Cricuit 4
Compressor (view/set circuit)
larm Active (Alarms)
larm Log (Alarms)
… R
Alarm Entry 25 R
Note: Parameters with an “*” are available without entering a password.
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Optional Remote User Interface
The optional remote user interface is a remote control panel that mimics operation of the controller
located on the unit. Up to eight Pathfinder units can be connected to it and selected on the screen.
It provides HMI (Human Machine Interface) within a building, the building engineer’s office for
example, without going outdoors to the unit.
It can be ordered with the unit and shipped loose as a field installed option. It can also be ordered
anytime after chiller shipment and mounted and wired on the job as explained on the following
page. The remote panel is powered from the unit and no additional power supply is required.
All viewing and setpoint adjustments available on the unit controller are available on the remote
panel. Navigation is identical to the unit controller as described in this manual.
The initial screen when the remote is turned on shows the units connected to it. Highlight the
desired unit and press the wheel to access it. The remote will automatically show the units
attached to it, no initial entry is required.
Alarm Button
w/Flashing Red
Alarm Light
Menu Button
Back Button
Push and Roll
Navigating Wheel
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Start-up and Shutdown
McQuay service personnel or factory authorized service agency
must perform initial start-up in order to activate warranty.
Most relays and terminals in the unit control center are powered when S1 is closed
and the control circuit disconnect is on. Therefore, do not close S1 until ready for
start-up or the unit may start unintentionally and possibly cause equipment damage.
Seasonal Start-up
1. Double check that the discharge shutoff valve and the optional compressor
suction butterfly valves are open.
2. Check that the manual liquid-line shutoff valves at the outlet of the subcooler
coils and the oil separator oil return line shutoff valves are open.
3. Check the leaving chilled water temperature setpoint on the MicroTech III
controller to be sure it is set at the desired chilled water temperature.
4. Start the auxiliary equipment for the installation by turning on the time clock,
and/or remote on/off switch, and chilled water pump.
NOTICE
!
CAUTION
5. Check to see that pumpdown switches Q1 and Q2 (and Q3) are in the
"Pumpdown and Stop" (open) position. Throw the S1 switch to the "auto"
position.
6. Under the "Control Mode" menu of the keypad, place the unit into the automatic
cool mode.
7. Start the system by moving pumpdown switch Q1 to the "auto" position.
8. Repeat step 7 for Q2 (and Q3).
Temporary Shutdown
Move pumpdown switches Q1 and Q2 to the "Pumpdown and Stop" position. After
the compressors have pumped down, turn off the chilled water pump.
!
CAUTION
Do not turn the unit off using the "Override Stop" switch, without first moving Q1 and
Q2 (and Q3) to the "Stop" position, unless it is an emergency, as this will prevent the
unit from going through a proper shutdown/pumpdown sequence.
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!
CAUTION
The unit has a one-time pumpdown operation. When Q1 and Q2 are in the
"Pumpdown and Stop" position the unit will pump down once and not run again
until the Q1 and Q2 switches are moved to the auto position. If Q1 and Q2 are in
the auto position and the load has been satisfied, the unit will go into one-time
pumpdown and will remain off until the MicroTech III control senses a call for
cooling and starts the unit.
!
CAUTION
Water flow to the unit must not be interrupted before the compressors pump down
to avoid freeze-up in the evaporator. Interruption will cause equipment damage.
!
CAUTION
If all power to the unit is turned off, the compressor heaters will become
inoperable. Once power is resumed to the unit, the compressor and oil separator
heaters must be energized a minimum of 12 hours before attempting to start the
unit.
Failure to do so can damage the compressors due to excessive accumulation of
liquid in the compressor.
Start-up After Temporary Shutdown
1. Insure that the co mpressor and oil separator heaters have been energized for at
least 12 hours prior to starting the unit.
2. Start the chilled water pump.
3. With System switch Q0 in the "on" position, move pumpdown switches Q1 and
Q2 to the "auto" position.
4. Observe the unit operation until the system has stabilized.
Extended (Seasonal) Shutdown
1. Move the Q1 and Q2 (and Q3) switches to the manual pumpdown position.
2. After the compressors have pumped down, turn off the chilled water pump.
3. Turn off all power to the unit and to the chilled water pump.
4. If fluid is left in the evaporator, confirm that the evaporator heaters are
operational.
5. Move the emergency stop switch S1 to the "off" position.
6. Close the compressor discharge valve and the optional compressor suction valve
(if so equipped) as well as the liquid line shutoff valves.
7. Tag all opened compressor disconnect switches to warn against start-up before
opening the compressor suction valve and liquid line shutoff valves.
8. If glycol is not
chilled water piping if the unit is to be shutdown during winter and temperatures
below -20F can be expected. The evaporator is equipped with heaters to help
protect it down to -20F. Chilled water piping must be protected with fieldinstalled protection. Do not leave the vessels or piping open to the atmosphere
over the shutdown period.
9. Do not
apply power to the evaporator heaters if the system is drained of fluids as
this can cause the heaters to burn out.
used in the system, drain all water from the unit evaporator and
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Start-up After Extended (Seasonal) Shutdown
1. With all electrical disconnects locked and tagged out, check all screw or lug-type
electrical connections to be sure they are tight for good electrical contact.
!
DANGER
LOCK AND TAG OUT ALL POWER SOURCES WHEN CHECKING
CONNECTIONS. ELECTRICAL SHOCK WILL CAUSE SEVERE PERSONAL
INJURY OR DEATH.
2. Check the voltage of the unit power supply and see that it is within the 10%
tolerance that is allowed. Voltage unbalance between phases must be within 3%.
3. See that all auxiliary control equipment is operative and that an adequate cooling
load is available for start-up.
4. Check all compressor flange connections for tightness to avoid refrigerant loss.
Always replace valve seal caps.
5. Make sure system switch Q0 is in the "Stop" position and pumpdown switches
Q1 and Q2 are set to "Pumpdown and Stop", throw the main power and control
disconnect switches to "on." This will energize the crankcase heaters. Wait a
minimum of 12 hours before starting up unit. Turn compressor circuit breakers to
"off" position until ready to start unit.
6. Open the optional compressor suction butterfly as well as the liquid line shutoff
valves, compressor discharge valves.
7. Vent the air from the evaporator water side as well as from the system piping.
Open all water flow valves and start the chilled water pump. Check all piping for
leaks and recheck for air in the system. Verify the correct flow rate by taking the
pressure drop across the evaporator and checking the pressure drop curves in the
installation manual, IMM AGSC-2.
8. The following table gives glycol concentrations required for freeze protection.
Table 2, Freeze Protection
Temperature
F (C)
20 (6.7) 16 18 11 12
10 (-12.2) 25 29 17 20
0 (-17.8) 33 36 22 24
-10 (-23.3) 39 42 26 28
-20 (-28.9) 44 46 30 30
-30 (-34.4) 48 50 30 33
-40 (-40.0) 52 54 30 35
-50 (-45.6) 56 57 30 35
-60 (-51.1) 60 60 30 35
Notes:
1. These figures are examples only and cannot be appropriate to every situation. Generally, for an
extended margin of protection, select a temperature at least 10F lower than the expected lowest
ambient temperature. Inhibitor levels should be adjusted for solutions less than 25% glycol.
2. Glycol of less than 25% concentration is not recommended because of the potential for bacterial
growth and loss of heat transfer efficiency.
NOTE:
1 Compressor Alarm No. 3 applies to future product releases.
2 The compressor alarms will not be energized by a unit fault, only the unit alarm will do so. Using the unit
alarm and the circuit alarms will include all faults and also designate which compressor has an alarm.
3 Field wiring for optional BAS continued on next page.
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Figure 18, Typical Field Wiring Diagram, Sheet 1
Note: The BAS interface modules and the remote display shown above are available as options.
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System Maintenance
General
On initial start-up and periodically during operation, it will be necessary to perform certain
routine service checks. Among these are checking the liquid line sight glasses, and the
compressor oil level sight glass. In addition, check the MicroTech III controller temperature
and pressure readings with gauges and thermometers to see that the unit has normal
condensing and suction pressure and superheat and subcooling readings. A recommended
maintenance schedule is located at the end of this section.
A Periodic Maintenance Log is located at the end of this manual. It is suggested that the log
be copied and a report be completed on a regular basis. The log will serve as a useful tool
for a service technician in the event service is required.
Initial start-up date, vibration readings, compressor megger readings and oil analysis
information should be kept for reference base-line data.
Compressor Maintenance
The semi-hermetic compressor requires no yearly scheduled maintenance. Compressor
vibration is an indicator of a possible problem requiring maintenance. It is recommended
that the compressor be checked with a vibration analyzer at, or shortly after, start-up and
again on an annual basis. The load should be maintained as closely as possible to the load of
the original test. The initial vibration analyzer test provides a benchmark of the compressor,
and when performed routinely, can give a warning of impending problems.
Lubrication
No routine lubrication is required on PATHFINDER units. The fan motor bearings are
permanently lubricated. No further lubrication is required. Excessive fan motor bearing
noise is an indication of a potential bearing failure.
Compressor oil must be ICI RL68HB, McQuay Part Number 735030446 in a 1-gallon
container. This is synthetic polyolester oil with anti-wear additives and is highly
hygroscopic. Care must be taken to minimize exposure of the oil to air when charging oil
into the system.
The oil charge is 6 gallons (23 liters) for all compressor sizes.
Oil Filter Removal and Renewal
Fitting a New Oil Filter Element – Dismantling
Prior to this procedure, pump out the compressor; isolate the electrical supply to the control
panels and compressor motor terminal.
!
WARNING
After the compressor has been pumped down and isolated, the oil contained inside the filter
housing will remain hot enough to cause burns for some time afterwards. Always allo w
sufficient time for the oil to cool down so that it is cool enough not to be a danger when
drained off (less than 35 °C is recommended).
Unscrew and remove two hex head side cover bolts 180° apart. Insert M8 guide studs into
the vacant holes.
Remove remaining bolts, remove oil filter housing cover.
Pull the oil filter off of the spigot and withdraw the oil filter from the housing and clean.
Clean oil filter housing cover plate.
Fitting a New Oil Filter Element – Reassembly
Before assembly commences, remove any paint from joint faces. Inspect parts individually
for damage, ensure they are completely clean before laying them out on a sheet of clean
paper in a logical order ready for reassembly.
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4
Use fresh refrigerant oil to lubricate parts during reassembly. New O-rings must be used.
Insert new oil filter into the housing, ensuring the filter sits tightly on the sealing spigot.
Replace the oil filter housing cover
Filter housing cover plate – 6xM8 Bolts Removal of the filter housing cover
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Remove filter and clean oil filter housing. Clean all other
components. Replace the o-rings.
Electrical Terminals
!
DANGER
Electric equipment can cause electric shock which will cause severe personal injury or death. Turn off,
lock out and tag all power before continuing with following service. Panels can have more than one
power source.
!
CAUTION
Periodically check electrical terminals for tightness and tighten as required. Always use a back-up
wrench when tightening electrical terminals.
Condensers
The condensers are air-cooled and constructed of 3/8" (9.5mm) OD internally finned copper
tubes bonded in a staggered pattern into louvered aluminum fins. No maintenance is ordinarily
required except the routine removal of dirt and debris from the outside surface of the fins.
McQuay recommends the use of non-caustic, non-acidic, foaming coil cleaners available at
most air conditioning supply outlets. Flush the coil from the inside out.
!
WARNING
Use caution when applying coil cleaners. They can contain potentially harmful chemicals. Wear breathing
apparatus and protective clothing. Thoroughly rinse all surfaces to remove any cleaner residu e. Do not
damage the fins during cleaning.
If the service technician has reason to believe that the refrigerant circuit contains
noncondensables, recovery of the noncondensables will be required, strictly following Clean
Air Act regulations governing refrigerant discharge to the atmosphere. The service Schrader
valves are located on both vertical coil headers on both sides of the unit at the control box end
of the coil. Access panels are located at the end of the condenser coil directly behind the
control panel. Recover the noncondensables with the unit off, after shutdown of 15 minutes or
longer, to allow air to collect at the top of the coil. Restart and run the unit for a brief period.
If necessary, shut the unit off and repeat the procedure. Follow accepted environmentally
sound practices when removing refrigerant from the unit.
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Liquid Line Sight Glass
Observe the refrigerant sight glasses (one per circuit) weekly. A clear glass of liquid indicates
that there is adequate refrigerant charge in the system to provide proper feed through the
expansion valve.
Bubbling refrigerant in the liquid line sight glass, during stable run conditions, may indicate
that there can be an electronic expansion valve (EXV) problem since the EXV regulates liquid
subcooling. Refrigerant gas flashing in the sight glass could also indicate an excessive pressure
drop in the liquid line, possibly due to a clogged filter-drier or a restriction elsewhere in the
liquid line.
An element inside the sight glass indicates the moisture condition corresponding to a given
element color. If the sight glass does not indicate a dry condition after about 12 hours of
operation, the circuit should be pumped down and the filter-drier changed. An oil acid test is
also recommended.
Do not use the sight glass on the EXV body for refrigerant charging. Its purpose is to view the
position of the valve.
Lead-Lag
A feature on all McQuay Pathfinder air-cooled chillers is a system for alternating the sequence in
which the compressors start to balance the number of starts and run hours. Lead-Lag of the
refrigerant circuits is accomplished automatically through the MicroTech III controller. When in
the auto mode, the circuit with the fewest number of starts will be started first. If all circuits are
operating and a stage down in the number of operating compressors is required, the circuit with
the most operating hours will cycle off first. The operator can override the MicroTech III
controller, and manually select the lead circuit as circuit #1, #2 or #3.
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Preventative Maintenance Schedule
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
OPERATION WEEKLY
General
Complete unit log and review (Note 3) X
Inspect unit for loose or damaged components and visible leaks X
Inspect thermal insulation for integrity X
Clean and paint as required X
Electrical
Sequence test controls X
Check contactors for pitting, replace as required X
Check terminals for tightness, tighten as necessary X
Clean control panel interior X
Clean control box fan filter (Note 7) X
Visually inspect components for signs of overheating X
Verify compressor and oil heater operation X
Megger compressor motor X
Refrigeration/Lubricant
Leak test X
Check liquid line sight glasses for clear flow X
Check compressor oil sight glass for correct level (lubricant charge) X
Check filter-drier pressure drop (see manual for spec) X
Check lubricant filter pressure drop (Note 6) X
Perform compressor vibration test X
Perform oil analysis test on compressor oil X
Condenser (air-cooled)
Clean condenser coils (Note 4) X
Check fan blades for tightness on shaft (Note 5) X
Check fans for loose rivets and cracks, check motor brackets X
Check coil fins for damage and straighten as necessary X
MONTHLY
(Note 1)
Notes:
1. Monthly operations include all weekly operations.
2. Annual (or spring start-up) operations include all weekly and monthly operations.
3. Log readings can be taken daily for a higher level of unit observation.
4. Coil cleaning can be required more frequently in areas with a high level of airborne particles.
5. Be sure fan motors are electrically locked out.
6. Replace the filter if pressure drop exceeds 20 psi.
7. Th e weekly fan filter cleaning schedule can be modified to meet job conditions. It is important that
the filter allows full air flow.
ANNUAL
(Note 2)
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Appendix
Definitions
Active Setpoint
The active setpoint is the setting in effect at any given moment. This variation occurs
on setpoints that can be altered during normal operation. Resetting the chilled water
leaving temperature setpoint by one of several methods, such as return water
temperature, is an example.
Active Capacity Limit
The active setpoint is the setting in effect at any given moment. Any one of several
external inputs can limit a compressor’s capacity below its maximum value.
Condenser Saturated Temperature Target
The saturated condenser temperature target is calculated by first using the following
equation:
Sat condenser temp target raw = 0.833(evaporator sat temp) + 68.34
The “raw” value is the initial calculated value. This value is then limited to a range
defined by the Condenser Saturated Temperature Target minimum and maximum
setpoints. These setpoints simply cut off the value to a working range, and this range
can be limited to a single value if the two setpoints are set to the same value.
Dead Band
The dead band is a range of values surrounding a setpoint such that a change in the
variable occurring within the dead band range causes no action from the controller.
For example, if a temperature setpoint is 44F and it has a dead band of 2 degrees F,
nothing will happen until the measured temperature is less than 42F or more than
46F.
DIN
Digital input, usually followed by a number designating the number of the input.
Error
In the context of this manual, “Error” is the difference between the actual value of a
variable and the target setting or setpoint.
Evaporator Approach
The evaporator approach is calculated for each circuit. The equation is as follows:
Evaporator Approach = LWT – Evaporator Saturated Temperature
See page 38 for more details
Evap Recirc Timer
A timing function, with a 30-second default, that holds off any reading of chilled
water for the duration of the timing setting. This delay allows the chilled water
sensors (especially water temperatures) to take a more accurate reading of the chilled
water system conditions.
EXV
Electronic expansion valve, used to control the flow of refrigerant to the evaporator,
controlled by the circuit microprocessor.
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High Saturated Condenser – Hold Value
High Cond Hold Value = Max Saturated Condenser Value – 5 degrees F
This function prevents the compressor from loading whenever the pressure
approaches within 5 degrees of the maximum discharge pressure. The purpose is to
keep the compressor online during periods of possibly temporary elevated pressures.
High Saturated Condenser – Unload Value
High Cond Unload Value = Max Saturated Condenser Value – 3 degrees F
This function unloads the compressor whenever the pressure approaches within 3
degrees of the maximum discharge pressure. The purpose is to keep the compressor
online during periods of possibly temporary elevated pressures.
Light Load Stg Dn Point
The percent load point at which one of two operating compressors will shut off,
transferring the unit load to the remaining compressor.
Load Limit
An external signal from the keypad, the BAS or a 4-20 ma signal that limits the
compressor loading to a designated percent of full load. Frequently used to limit unit
power input.
Load Balance
Load balance is a technique that equally distributes the total unit load among the
running compressors on a unit or group of units.
Low Ambient Lockout
Prevents the unit from operating (or starting) at ambient temperatures below the
setpoint.
Low Pressure Unload Setpoint
The psi evaporator pressure setting at which the controller will unload the compressor
until a preset pressure is reached.
Low Pressure Hold Setpoint
The psi evaporator pressure setting at which the controller will not allow further
compressor loading.
Low/High Superheat Error
The difference between actual evaporator superheat and the superheat target.
LWT
Leaving water temperature. The “water” is any fluid used in the chiller circuit.
LWT Error
Error in the controller context is the difference between the value of a variable and the
setpoint. For example, if the LWT setpoint is 44F and the actual temperature of the
water at a given moment is 46F, the LWT error is +2 degrees.
LWT Slope
The LWT slope is an indication of the trend of the water temperature. It is calculated
by taking readings of the temperature every few seconds and subtracting them from
the previous value, over a rolling one minute interval.
ms
Milli-second
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Maximum Saturated Condenser Temperature
The maximum saturated condenser temperature allowed is calculated based on the
compressor operational envelope.
OAT
Outside ambient air temperature
Offset
Offset is the difference between the actual value of a variable (such as temperature or
pressure) and the reading shown on the microprocessor as a result of the sensor
signal.
pLAN
Peco Local Area Network is the proprietary name of the network connecting the
control elements.
Refrigerant Saturated Temperature
Refrigerant saturated temperature is calculated from the pressure sensor readings for
each circuit. The pressure is fitted to an R-134a temperature/pressure curve to
determine the saturated temperature.
Soft Load
Soft Loading is a configurable function used to ramp up the unit capacity over a given
time period, usually used to influence building electrical demand by gradually loading
the unit.
SP
Setpoint
SSS
Solid state starter as used on McQuay screw compressors.
Suction Superheat
Suction superheat is calculated for each circuit using the following equation:
Suction Superheat = Suction Temperature – Evaporator Saturated Temperature
See page 38 for details.
Stage Up/Down Accumulator
The accumulator can be thought of as a bank storing occurrences that indicate the
need for an additional fan.
Stageup/Stagedown Delta-T
Staging is the act of starting or stopping a compressor or fan when another is still
operating. Startup and Stop is the act of starting the first compressor or fan and
stopping the last compressor or fan. The Delta-T is the “dead band” on either side of
the setpoint in which no action is taken.
Stage Up Delay
The time delay from the start of the first compressor to the start of the second.
Startup Delta-T
Number of degrees above the LWT setpoint required to start the first compressor.
Stop Delta-T
Number of degrees below the LWT setpoint required for the last compressor to stop.
VDC
Volts, Direct current, sometimes noted as vdc.
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All McQuay equipment is sold pursuant to McQuay’s Standard Terms and Conditions of Sale and
Limited Product Warranty. Consult your local McQuay Representative for warranty details. Refer to
form 933-430285Y. To find your local representative, go to www.mcquay.com
This document contains the most current product information as of this printing. For the most up-todate product information, please go to www.mcquay.com
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(800) 432-1342 www.mcquay.com OM AWS (3/09)
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