Air-Cooled Scroll Compressor Water Chillers: Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual
Air-Cooled Scroll Compressor Water Chillers: Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual
Air-Cooled Scroll Compressor Water Chillers: Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual
Group: Chiller
Part Number: 331975001
Effective: March 2009
Supersedes: February 2009
R-22, R-407C
60 Hertz
©2007 McQuay International. Illustrations and data cover the McQuay International product at the time of publication and we
reserve the right to make changes in design and construction at anytime without notice. ™® The following are trademarks or
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from Copeland Corporation; ElectroFin from AST ElectroFin Inc.; Modbus from Schneider Electric; FanTrol, MicroTech II, Open
Choices, and SpeedTrol from McQuay International.
Note: Unit shipping and operating weights are listed on pages 18 and 19.
Installation
Note: Installation must be performed by trained, experienced personnel who are familiar
with local codes and regulations, especially concerning refrigerant release to the
atmosphere.
! WARNING
Sharp edges and coil surfaces can cause personal injury. Avoid contact with them.
Handling
Be careful to avoid rough handling of the unit. Do not push or pull the unit from anything other than
the base. Block the pushing vehicle away from the unit to prevent damage to the sheet-metal cabinet
and end frame (see Figure 1). To lift the unit, lifting slots are provided in the base of the unit.
Arrange spreader bars and cables to prevent damage to condenser coils or cabinet (see Figure 2).
HAZARD IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION
! WARNING
Warnings indicate potentially hazardous situations, which can result in property damage, severe personal
injury, or death if not avoided.
! CAUTION
Cautions indicate potentially hazardous situations, which can result in personal injury or equipment
damage if not avoided.
Location
Unit Placement
AGZ units are for outdoor applications and can be mounted on a roof or at ground level. Set units on
a solid and level foundation. For roof-mounted applications, install the unit on a steel channel or I-
beam frame to support the unit above the roof. For ground level applications, install the unit on a
substantial base that will not settle. A one-piece concrete slab with footings extended below the frost
line is recommended. Be sure the foundation is level (within 1/2” [13 mm] over its length and width).
The foundation must support the operating weights listed in the Physical Data Tables on pages 18 and
19. It is recommended that the unit be raised a few inches with a suitable support, located at least
under the mounting locations, to allow water to drain from under the unit and to facilitate cleaning
under it.
Since its operation is affected by wind, the unit should be located so that its length is parallel with the
prevailing wind. If this is not practical, use field fabricated wind deflectors.
Service Access
Each end of the unit must be accessible after installation for periodic service. Compressors, filter-
driers, and liquid line solenoid valve are accessible from the end of the unit. High-pressure, low-
pressure, and motor protector controls are on the compressor. Most operating, equipment protection,
and starting controls are located in the unit control box.
The fan deck with the condenser fans and motors can be removed from the top of the unit.
Vibration Isolators
Vibration isolators are recommended for
all roof-mounted installations or wherever vibration transmission is a consideration.
Table 1, Packaged & Remote Evaporator, R-I-S Isolator Locations, Aluminum Fins
R-I-S, ALUMINUM FINS
OPER. MOUNTING LOCATION
UNIT KIT PART
WGT
SIZE LF RF LB RB NUMBER
LBS.
RP-3 RP-3 RP-3 RP-3
010 1085 332325001
Brick Red Brick Red Brick Red Brick Red
RP-3 RP-3 RP-3 RP-3
013 1170 332325001
Brick Red Brick Red Brick Red Brick Red
RP-3 RP-3 RP-3 RP-3
017 1280 332325001
Brick Red Brick Red Brick Red Brick Red
RP-3 RP-3 RP-3 RP-3
020 1505 332325002
Lime Lime Brick Red Brick Red
RP-3 RP-3 RP-3 RP-3
025 1610 332325002
Lime Lime Brick Red Brick Red
RP-3 RP-3 RP-3 RP-3
029 1800 332325002
Lime Lime Brick Red Brick Red
RP-3 RP-3 RP-3 RP-3
034 2270 332325003
Charcoal Charcoal Brick Red Brick Red
Note: See dimension drawing for location of isolators.
Table 2, Packaged & Remote Evaporator, R-I-S Isolator Locations, Copper Fins
R-I-S, COPPER FINS
OPER. MOUNTING LOCATION
UNIT KIT PART
WGT
SIZE LF RF LB RB NUMBER
LBS.
RP-3 RP-3 RP-3 RP-3
010 1085 332325001
Brick Red Brick Red Brick Red Brick Red
RP-3 RP-3 RP-3 RP-3
013 1170 332325001
Brick Red Brick Red Brick Red Brick Red
RP-3 RP-3 RP-3 RP-3
017 1280 332325001
Brick Red Brick Red Brick Red Brick Red
RP-3 RP-3 RP-3 RP-3
020 1505 332325002
Lime Lime Brick Red Brick Red
RP-3 RP-3 RP-3 RP-3
025 1610 332325002
Lime Lime Brick Red Brick Red
RP-3 RP-3 RP-3 RP-3
029 1800 332325004
Charcoal Charcoal Lime Lime
RP-3 RP-3 RP-3 RP-3
034 2270 332325004
Charcoal Charcoal Lime Lime
Note: See dimension drawing for location of isolators.
Table 4, Packaged & Remote Evaporator, Spring Isolator Locations, Cu. Fins
SPRINGS, COPPER FINS
UNIT OPER. MOUNTING LOCATION KIT PART
SIZE WGT NUMBER
LBS. LF RF LB RB
C1PE-1D-340 C1PE-1D-340 C1PE-1D-340 C1PE-1D-340
010 1085 332320001
Red Red Red Red
C1PE-1D-510 C1PE-1D-510 C1PE-1D-510 C1PE-1D-510
013 1170 332320003
Black Black Black Black
C1PE-1D-510 C1PE-1D-510 C1PE-1D-510 C1PE-1D-510
017 1280 332320003
Black Black Black Black
C1PE-1D-900 C1PE-1D-900 C1PE-1D-510 C1PE-1D-510
020 1505 332320006
Dark Green Dark Green Black Black
C1PE-1D-900 C1PE-1D-900 C1PE-1D-510 C1PE-1D-510
025 1610 332320006
Dark Green Dark Green Black Black
C1PE-1D-900 C1PE-1D-900 C1PE-1D-675 C1PE-1D-675
029 1800 332320007
Dark Green Dark Green Dark Purple Dark Purple
C1PE-1D-1200 C1PE-1D-1200 C1PE-1D-900 C1PE-1D-900
034 2270 332320008
Gray Gray Dark Green Dark Green
Note:
1. See dimension drawing for location of isolators.
2. C1PE designates one spring per housing.
ø 3.38
MOUNTING MOLDED IN
DURULENE. WEATHER
RESISTANT (WR) 2.50
1.75 (R)
.25
DRAWING NUMBER 3319880
ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN DECIMAL INCHES
8. The brazed plate evaporator has a thermostat and heating cable to prevent freeze-up
down to -20F (-29C). The heating cable should be wired to a separate 110V supply
circuit. As shipped from the factory, the heating cable is wired to the control circuit.
Protect all water piping to the unit from freezing.
9. If the unit is used as a replacement chiller on a previously existing piping system, flush
the system thoroughly before unit installation. Perform regular water analysis and
chemical water treatment on the evaporator immediately at equipment start-up.
10. When glycol is added to the water system for freeze protection, the refrigerant suction
pressure will be lower, cooling performance less, and water side pressure drop greater.
If the percentage of glycol is high, or if propylene is used instead of ethylene glycol, the
added pressure drop and loss of performance could be substantial. Reset the freezestat
and low leaving water alarm temperatures. The freezestat is factory set to default at
38F (3.3C). Reset the freezestat setting to approximately 4 to 5 degrees F (2.3 to 2.8
degrees C) below the leaving chilled water setpoint temperature. See the section titled
“Glycol Solutions” on page 12 for additional information concerning glycol.
11. Perform a preliminary leak check before insulating the piping and filling the system.
12. Include a vapor barrier on the piping insulation to prevent condensation and possible
damage to the building structure.
Inlet
Isolation
P Vibration
Valves
Eliminators
Outlet
Flow
Switch
Drain
NOTES:
1. Chilled water piping within the unit enclosure must be insulated in the field.
2. Support piping independently of the unit and install per local codes.
System Volume
It is important to have adequate water volume in the system to provide an opportunity for
the chiller to sense a load change, adjust to the change and stabilize. As the expected load
change becomes more rapid, a greater water volume is needed. The system water volume is
the total amount of water in the evaporator, air handling products and associated piping. If
the water volume is too low, operational problems can occur, including rapid compressor
cycling, rapid loading and unloading of compressors, erratic refrigerant flow in the chiller,
improper motor cooling, shortened equipment life and other undesirable occurrences.
For normal comfort cooling applications, where the cooling load changes relatively slowly,
we recommend a minimum system volume of three to four times the flow rate (GPM). For
example, if the design chiller flow rate is 120 GPM, we recommend a minimum system
volume of 360 to 480 gallons.
Since there are many other factors that can influence performance, systems may
successfully operate below these suggestions. However, as the water volume decreases
below these suggestions, the possibility of problems increases.
Variable Chilled Water flow
Variable chilled water flow systems are not recommended for this class of equipment due to
limited unloading capability.
Flow Switch
Mount a water flow switch in the leaving water line to shut down the unit when water flow
is interrupted.
A flow switch is available from McQuay
(part number 017503300). It is a “paddle” Figure 5, Flow Switch Installation
type switch and adaptable to pipe sizes
down to 1 1/4” (32mm) nominal. Certain
minimum flow rates are required to close
the switch and are listed in Table 5. Install
the switch as shown in Figure 5. Connect
the normally open contacts of the flow
switch in the unit control center at
terminals 4 and 5. There is also a set of
normally closed contacts on the switch that
can be used for an indicator light or an
alarm to indicate when a “no-flow”
condition exists. Freeze protect any flow
switch that is installed outdoors. Follow
Control Panel
Chilled Water
Inlet Connection
Tandem Scroll
Compressors
Chilled Water
Outlet Connection
Charging Valve
Evaporator
Solenoid Valve, Expansion Valve
AGZ 010
AGZ 020
AGZ 025
AGZ 029
AGZ 034
AGZ 017
AGZ 013
Non-Fused Disc.
MicroTech II
or
Controller
Power Block
AGZ-BS, R-22/R-407C
Table 7, Physical Data, AGZ 010BS through 017BS, Packaged, R-22/R-407C
AGZ MODEL NUMBER
PHYSICAL DATA
010B 013B 017B
BASIC DATA
Unit Capacity @ ARI Conditions (1), Tons (kW) 10.0 (36.2) 13.7 (48.2) 15.8 (55.6)
Number Of Refrigerant Circuits 1 1 1
Unit Operating Charge, R-22 and [R-407C], Lb. (kg) 22.0 (10.0) 24.0 (10.9) 31.0 (14.1)
Cabinet Dimensions, LxWxH, In. 73.6 x 46.3 x 50.8 73.6 x 46.3 x 50.8 73.6 x 46.3 x 50.8
Cabinet Dimensions, LxWxH, (mm) (1869) x (1176) x (1289) (1869) x (1176) x (1289) (1869) x (1176) x (1289)
Unit Operating Weight, Lb. (kg) 1095 (498) 1190 (541) 1300 (591)
Unit Shipping Weight, Lb. (kg) 1085 (493) 1170 (532) 1280 (582)
Add'l Weight If Copper Finned Coils, Lb. (kg) 176 (80.0) 176 (80.0) 264 (120.0)
R-22 and [R-407C] [176 (80.0)] [176 (80.0)] [264 (120.0)]
COMPRESSORS
Type Scroll Scroll Scroll
Nominal Horsepower 6.0 / 6.0 7.5 / 7.5 9.0 / 9.0
Oil Charge Per Compressor of a Tandem Set, oz. (g) 60 (1701) 85 (2410) 110 (3119)
CAPACITY REDUCTION STEPS - PERCENT OF COMPRESSOR DSPLACEMENT
Standard Staging 0 – 50 – 100 0 – 50 – 100 0 – 50 – 100
CONDENSERS - HIGH EFFICIENCY FIN AND TUBE TYPE WITH INTEGRAL SUBCOOLING
2
Coil Face Area, One of Two Sides, Sq. Ft. (M ) 30.3 (2.8) 30.3 (2.8) 30.3 (2.8)
Finned Height x Finned Length, In. 84 x 52 84 x 52 84 x 52
Finned Height x Finned Length, (mm) (2134) x (1321) (2134) x (1321) (2134) x (1321)
Fins Per Inch x Rows Deep: R-22 and [R-407C] 16 x 2 [16 x 2] 16 x 2 [16 x 2] 16 x 3 [16 x 3]
Pumpdown Capacity Lb. (kg) 35.3 (16.0) 35.3 (16.0) 52.9 (24.0)
CONDENSER FANS - DIRECT DRIVE PROPELLER TYPE
Number Of Fans - Fan Diameter, In. (mm) 2 – 26 (660) 2 – 26 (660) 2 – 26 (660)
Number Of Motors - HP (kW) 2 – 1.0 (0.75) 2 – 1.0 (0.75) 2 – 1.0 (0.75)
Fan And Motor RPM, 60 Hz 1140 1140 1140
60 Hz Total Unit Airflow, CFM (l/s) 13950 (6584) 13950 (6584) 12000 (5664)
DIRECT EXPANSION EVAPORATOR - BRAZED PLATE-TO-PLATE
Connection Size Victaulic, In. (mm) 2 (51) 2 (51) 2 (51)
Water Volume, Gallons (L) 0.9 (3.6) 1.7 (6.3) 2.0 (7.6)
Maximum Refrigerant Working Pressure, psig (kPa) 450 (3103) 450 (3103) 450 (3103)
Maximum Water Pressure, psig (kPa) 350 (2413) 350 (2413) 350 (2413)
NOTE: Nominal capacity based on 95°F ambient air and 54°F/44°F water range.
Field Wiring
Wiring must comply with all applicable codes and ordinances. Warranty is void if wiring is
not in accordance with specifications. Copper wire is required for all power lead
terminations at the unit.
AGZ 010A through AGZ 034A units have single point power connection. A single field
supplied fused disconnect is required. The control transformer is factory mounted.
If the evaporator heater is on a separate disconnect switch from the main unit power supply,
the unit may be shut down without defeating the freeze protection provided by the
evaporator heater.
R-22 data is located on pages 21 through 22, R-407C data in on pages 23 through 24.
R-22
Table 11, Electrical Data Single Point, R-22
Power Supply
Field Fuse
Minimum Hub (Conduit
AGZ Field Wire or Breaker Size
Circuit Connection)
Unit Volts
Ampacity Wire Nominal
Size (MCA) Quantity Gauge Quantity Size Recommended Maximum
75C In. (mm)
208 56 3 6 AWG 1 1.00 (25) 70 70
230 54 3 6 AWG 1 1.00 (25) 60 70
010B
460 26 3 10 AWG 1 1.00 (25) 30 30
575 22 3 10 AWG 1 1.00 (25) 25 25
208 77 3 4 AWG 1 1.00 (25) 90 100
230 77 3 4 AWG 1 1.00 (25) 90 100
013B
460 39 3 8 AWG 1 1.00 (25) 45 50
575 30 3 10 AWG 1 1.00 (25) 35 40
208 82 3 4 AWG 1 1.00 (25) 110 110
230 80 3 4 AWG 1 1.00 (25) 90 100
017B
460 41 3 8 AWG 1 1.00 (25) 50 50
575 33 3 10 AWG 1 1.00 (25) 40 40
208 113 3 2 AWG 1 1.25 (32) 125 150
230 113 3 2 AWG 1 1.25 (32) 125 150
020B
460 50 3 8 AWG 1 1.00 (25) 60 60
575 42 3 8 AWG 1 1.00 (25) 50 50
208 126 3 1 AWG 1 1.25 (32) 150 150
230 126 3 1 AWG 1 1.25 (32) 150 150
025B
460 58 3 6 AWG 1 1.00 (25) 70 70
575 50 3 8 AWG 1 1.00 (25) 60 60
208 138 3 1/0 AWG 1 1.50 (38) 175 175
230 138 3 1/0 AWG 1 1.50 (38) 175 175
029B
460 69 3 4 AWG 1 1.00 (25) 80 90
575 57 3 6 AWG 1 1.00 (25) 70 70
208 182 3 3/0 AWG 1 2.00 (51) 250 250
230 182 3 3/0 AWG 1 2.00 (51) 250 250
034B
460 78 3 4 AWG 1 1.00 (25) 90 100
575 63 3 6 AWG 1 1.00 (25) 70 80
See "Electrical Notes" on page 28.
Voltage Limitations:
Within 10 percent of nameplate rating
Important: Voltage unbalance not to exceed 2% with a resultant current unbalance of 6 to
10 times the voltage unbalance per NEMA MG-1, 1998 Standard. This is an important
restriction that must be adhered to.
Notes for “Compressor and Condenser Fan Amp Draw”:
1. Compressor RLA values are for wiring sizing purposes only but may not reflect normal
operating current draw at rated capacity.
2. Fan motor FLA values are approximate fan motor amp values at rated voltage.
Notes for “Field Wiring Data”
1. Requires a single disconnect to supply electrical power to the unit. This power supply
must either be fused or use a circuit breaker.
2. All field wiring to unit power block or optional non-fused disconnect switch must be
copper.
3. All field wire size values given in table apply to 75°C rated wire per NEC.
Standard Panel Ratings (kA)
AGZ-B Model Size
Voltage
AGZ 010-017 AGZ 025-029 AGZ 034
208-230 5 10 10
460 5 5 10
575 5 5 5
Circuit Breakers
The circuit breaker used in the High Short Circuit panel option may have a higher trip rating
than the unit Maximum Overload Protection (MOP) value shown on the unit nameplate.
The circuit breaker is installed as a service disconnect switch and does not function as
branch circuit protection, mainly that the protection device must be installed at the point of
origin of the power wiring. The breaker (disconnect switch) is oversized to avoid nuisance
trips at high ambient temperature conditions.
DISCONNECT
(BY OTHERS) TB1-20
N
10A TB1
FUSE
120VAC
MJ
1 CONTROL
CONTROL POWER (BY OTHERS) IF SEPARATE EVAPORATOR
CIRCUIT
DISCONNECT FUSE HEATER POWER OPTION
SEPARATE EVAP. (BY OTHERS) 10A
2 MJ IS USED - REMOVE
HEATER POWER FUSE
120VAC MECHANICAL JUMPER
FIELD WIRED (BY OTHERS)
(BY OTHERS) 6 BETWEEN TB1-5 AND TB1-6
N & TB1-15 AND TB1-16.
15
16
SV5 120 VAC
14
HOT GAS BYPASS SOLENOID
120 VAC 1.0 AMP MAX AGZ REMOTE EVAP ONLY
120 VAC
12
N
17
FACTORY SUPPLIED ALARM CHW PUMP RELAY
FIELD WIRED (BY OTHERS)
ALARM 120 VAC 1.0 AMP MAX
17
GND
TIME
CLOCK AUTO OFF
TB2
REMOTE STOP ON IF REMOTE STOP
SWITCH 25 CONTROL IS USED,
(BY OTHERS)
843
REMOVE LEAD 843
FROM TERM. 25 TO 35. ALARM BELL
MANUAL 35 RELAY
CHW FLOW SWITCH
22
---MANDATORY–- COM NO
(BY OTHERS) BELL
31 1 2
ALARM BELL OPTION
26
NOR. OPEN PUMP AUX.
CONTACTS (OPTIONAL)
36
24VAC
22
4-20MA FOR
CHW RESET +
33
(BY OTHERS) -
34
ICE MODE ON
SWITCH 28
(BY OTHERS)
MANUAL 38
EVAP.
INLET
ACCESS
PANEL
31.70
11.27
EVAP. 14.66
OUTLET
CONTROL BOX
ACCESS DOORS
5.17 .875
POWER ENTRY
KNOCKOUT
(OTHER SIDE)
2.61 POWER
.875 ENTRY
CONTROL
ELECTRICAL
KNOCKOUT 51.00
40.18 ACCESS
DOOR
24.57 Y
L3, L4 L1, L2
21.18 Z
X
31.15
46.18 MOUNTING 7.64
49.06 4.00 HOLES
73.80 MOUNTING HOLES
DIA. 1.00 INCH 46.42 R331987001 00 CERTIFIED, 2 FAN, AGZ-
QTY. 4
Figure 9, AGZ 020BS - 034BS, Packaged (See page 32 for additional dimensions and weights)
3.00
QTY.2
EVAP.
INLET
ACCESS DIM. A = AGZ020-025 = 24.6" NOTE:
PANEL AGZ029-034 = 33.0"
1. L2 & L4 ARE LOCATED ON
DIM. B = AGZ020-025 = 40.2" OPPOSITE SIDE OF UNIT.
AGZ029-034 = 48.7"
31.70 2. ALL WEIGHTS ARE IN POUNDS.
11.27
EVAP. 14.66
OUTLET .875
POWER ENTRY
KNOCKOUT CONTROL PANEL
(OTHER SIDE) ACCESS DOORS
.875
5.17 CONTROL
ELECTRICAL
KNOCKOUT
POWER
ENTRY
AGZ020-025 =51
B AGZ029-034 = 59
ACCESS
DOOR
2.67 Y
A
L3, L4 L1, L2 Z
X 31.10
MOUNTING 7.64
49.06 49.06 HOLES
21.18 46.38
84.95
NOTE:
ACCESS 1. L2 & L4 ARE LOCATED ON
PANEL OPPOSITE SIDE OF UNIT.
2. ALL WEIGHTS ARE IN POUNDS.
ACCESS
18.84 24.57 DOOR
Y
20.79
9.19
.875 5.17
POWER ENTRY CONTROL PANEL
KNOCKOUT HOT GAS BYPASS ACCESS DOORS
(OTHER SIDE) .875
CONTROL
ELECTRICAL
KNOCKOUT
POWER
D ENTRY
2.67
SUCTION B ACZ025-028 =51
ACZ033-039 = 59
A ACCESS
DOOR
20.79 Y
C
9.19
L3,L4 L1,L2
LIQUID Z
5.06
31.10
8.86 MOUNTING 7.64
21.18 HOLES
X 46.38
49.06 49.06
84.95
106.23 R331987501 CERTIFIED, 3 FAN, AGZ-B REMOTE
Suction
W1
Inlet
30.2
Temp Sensor
(767)
Liquid
W2
Outlet
.35
(9)
Victaulic Dimension
AGZ Liquid Line Conn. Suction Line Conn. Temp. Sensor
Water Conn. “A”
Model Brazed, in (L). Brazed, in (S). NPT, in. (TS)
In. (W) in. (mm)
010 1.125 2.125 0.75 2.0 3.6 (91)
013 1.125 2.125 0.75 2.0 6.0 (153)
017 1.125 2.125 0.75 2.0 7.1 (181)
020 1.125 2.125 0.75 2.0 7.7 (195)
025 1.125 2.125 0.75 2.0 10.6 (271)
029 1.375 2.125 0.75 2.0 13,8 (351)
034 1.375 2.125 0.75 2.0 19.0 (483)
Lubrication
No routine lubrication is required on the AGZ units. The fan motor bearings are of the
permanently lubricated type and require no lubrication.
Electrical Terminals
! WARNING
Electric shock hazard. Disconnect and tag out all sources of power to the unit before
continuing with following service or severe personal injury or death can result.
Normal heating and cooling of the wire will cause terminals to loosen. Retighten all power
electrical terminals every six months.
Condensers
Condensers are air-cooled and constructed with 3/8” (9.5mm) O.D. internally finned copper
tubes bonded in a staggered pattern into slit aluminum fins. No maintenance is ordinarily
required except the occasional removal of dirt and debris from the outside surface of the
fins. Use locally purchased foaming condenser coil cleaners for periodic cleaning of the
coil. Condenser cleaners may contain harmful chemicals, be careful when using cleaners.
Care should be taken not to damage the fins during cleaning. All chemical cleaners should
be thoroughly rinsed from the coils.
Table of Contents
Overview .............................................................................. 36
General Description .............................................................. 36
Compressor Motor Description........................................ 36
FanTrol Head Pressure Control........................................ 36
Inputs/Outputs ................................................................. 37
Setpoints ......................................................................... 37
Equipment Protection Alarms .......................................... 39
Control Functions and Definitions ................................... 41
Limit Alarms ................................................................... 41
Control Functions............................................................ 41
Unit Enable ..................................................................... 43
Unit Mode Selection........................................................ 43
Unit State ........................................................................ 44
Evaporator Pump state..................................................... 45
Condenser Fans ............................................................... 46
Compressor Control ........................................................ 47
Using the Controller ............................................................. 41
Display and Keyboard ..................................................... 50
Getting Started...................................................................... 50
Menu Screens .................................................................. 51
Menu Matrix ................................................................... 53
View Screens Defined ..................................................... 54
Alarm Screens Defined.................................................... 56
Set Screens Defined ........................................................ 57
General Description
Compressor Motor Protection
The solid-state compressor motor protector module incorporates a 2-minute “time-off” relay
utilizing the bleed-down capacitor principle. Any time the protection system opens or
power to the module is interrupted, the 2-minute “time-off” delay is triggered and the
module will not reset for two minutes. Once the 2-minute period has passed the motor
protector contacts M1 and M2 reset, provided the protection system is satisfied and power is
applied to the module.
Note: If the power circuit is broken once the 2-minute period is passed, the pilot
circuit will reset without delay when power is reapplied.
AGZ 010: The model AGZ 010 compressor has internal line breakage with automatic reset.
FanTrol Head Pressure Control
FanTrol is the standard method of head pressure control that automatically cycles the
condenser fan motors in response to condenser pressure. This function is controlled by the
microprocessor, maintains head pressure and allows the unit to run at low ambient air
temperatures down to 35F (1.7C). Fans are staged as follows:
Analog Outputs
# Description Output Signal Range
1-4 None -- --
Digital Inputs
# Description Signal Signal
1 Unit OFF Switch 0 VAC (Stop) 24 VAC (Auto)
2 Remote Start/Stop 0 VAC (Stop) 24 VAC (Start)
3 Evaporator Water Flow Switch 0 VAC (No Flow) 24 VAC (Flow)
4 Motor Protection 0 VAC (Fault) 24 VAC (No Fault)
5 Ice Mode Switch 0 VAC (Normal) 24 VAC (Ice)
6 Phase Voltage Fault 0 VAC (Fault) 24 VAC (No Fault)
7 Open -- --
8 Open -- --
Digital Outputs
# Description Load Output OFF Output ON
1 Alarm Alarm Indicator Alarm OFF Alarm ON
2 Evaporator Water Pump Pump Contactor Pump OFF Pump ON
3 Liquid Line Solenoid Cooling OFF Cooling ON
4 Motor Control Relay #1 Starter Compressor OFF Compressor ON
5 Motor Control Relay #2 Starter Compressor OFF Compressor ON
6 Condenser Fan #1 Fan Contactor Fan OFF Fan ON
7 Condenser Fan #2 Fan Contactor Fan OFF Fan ON
8 Condenser Fan #3 Fan Contactor Fan OFF Fan ON
Setpoints
The setpoints shown in Table 22 are battery-backed and remembered during power off, are
factory set to the Default value, and can be adjusted within the value shown in the Range
column.
The PW (password) column indicates the password level that must be entered in order to
change the setpoint. Passwords are as follows:
O = Operator [0100]
M = Manager, [2001] M level settings are not normally changed for chilled water air-
conditioning applications.
NOTE: Beginning with this software version, two automatic resets per day (beginning at 12:00 am)
are allowed on the flow loss alarm. The Unit State remains on Auto and the evaporator will go back
to Start, waiting for flow.
The upper control band is then Control Band – Lower Control Band
Leaving Water Reset
The leaving water reset input uses a 4-20mA signal to reset the leaving water setpoint to a
higher value. The adjustment varies linearly from 0 to 10F, with a reset of 0 for a 4mA
signal and a reset of 10 for a 20mA signal.
LWT Error
LWT error compares the actual LWT to the active LWT setpoint. The equation is:
LWT error = LWT – active LWT setpoint
LWT Slope
LWT slope is calculated such that the slope represents a time frame of one minute.
Every 12 seconds, the current LWT is subtracted from the value 12 seconds back. This
value is added to a buffer containing values calculated at the last five intervals. The final
result is a slope value that is an average over the past 60 seconds.
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
Pumpdown Pressure
The pressure to which a circuit will pumpdown is based on the Low Evaporator Pressure
Unload setpoint. The equation is as follows:
Pumpdown pressure = Low evap pressure unload – 15 psi , with the calculated value
limited to a minimum of 10 psi.
Unit Enabled
No Alarm
IF Unit Mode = Ice THEN [Ice Timer Expired]
T2: Auto to Pumpdown
Any of the following must be true:
Keypad Enable = Off
BAS Enable = Off
Remote Switch = Off
Pumpdown Alarm Active
T3: Pumpdown to Off
Any of the following must be true:
Unit Alarm
Unit Switch Off
No Compressors Running
T4: Auto to Off
Any of the following must be true:
Unit Alarm
Unit Switch Off
No Compressors Running AND [Unit Mode = Ice AND Ice Delay Active]
Power On Off
T3 T1
T4
Pumpdown T2 Auto
Evaporator Pump
States
Power ON OFF
T1
T3
T4
T2
RUN START
T5
Compressor Control
Compressor Available
A compressor is available to start when the following are true:
Unit state = auto
Evap state = run
Low OAT lockout is not active
Power up start delay is expired
No limit events active
No cycle timers active for the compressor
Compressor enable setpoint = On
Stage Up Now
The Stage Up Now flag is set based on the following tests:
If Unit mode = Cool, AND
no compressors are running, AND
LWT error > Start delta + Upper Control Band, AND
Motor Protect Timer is expired, AND
Stage up timer is expired, THEN
Stage Up Now = True
ALSO
Compressor Sequencing
Compressor staging is based primarily on compressor run-hours and starts. Compressors
that have less starts will normally start before those with more starts. Compressors that
have more run-hours will normally shut off before those with less run-hours.
Compressor State
A compressor will start when all of the following conditions exist:
The compressor is “next on”
Stage Up Now is set
The compressor is available to start
A compressor will stop when any of the following conditions exist:
Unit state = Off
Low Ambient start attempt failed
Stage Down Now is set, both compressors are running, and the compressor is “next off”
Pumpdown is complete
Normal Shutdown
If a condition arises that requires the unit to shut down, but it is not an emergency situation,
then a pumpdown will be performed. A normal shutdown will be initiated when any of the
following occur:
Unit State = Pumpdown
Circuit Switch = Off
Low Ambient Lockout
A normal stage down occurs, and only one compressor is running
Unit mode = Ice AND the ice setpoint is reached
Pumpdown Procedure
If both compressors are running, shut off the appropriate compressor based on
sequencing logic
With one compressor left running, turn off hot gas output and liquid line output
Keep running until evaporator pressure reaches the pumpdown pressure, then stop
compressor
If evaporator pressure does not reach pumpdown pressure within two minutes, stop
compressor and log pumpdown failure alarm
Rapid Shutdown
A situation may arise that requires the unit to shut down immediately, without doing a
pumpdown. This rapid shutdown will be triggered by any of the following:
Unit State = Off
Stop Alarm
All compressor and liquid line outputs are turned off immediately for a rapid shutdown.
Air Conditioning
< ALARM
< VIEW
< SET
Note that each ARROW key has a pathway to a line in the display. Pressing an ARROW
key will activate the associated line when in the MENU mode.
Getting Started
There are two basic procedures to learn in order to utilize the MicroTech II controller:
1. Navigating through the menu matrix to reach a desired menu screen and knowing where
a particular screen is located.
2. Knowing what is contained in a menu screen and how to read that information or how
to change a setpoint contained in the menu screen.
Navigating Through the Menus
The menus are arranged in a matrix of screens across a top horizontal row. Some of these
top-level screens have sub-screens located under them. The general content of each screen
and its location in the matrix are shown in Figure 17. A detailed description of each menu
begins on page 53.
There are two ways to navigate through the menu matrix to reach a desired menu screen.
One is to scroll through the matrix from one screen to another using the four ARROW keys.
The other way is to use shortcuts to work through the matrix hierarchy. From any menu
screen, pressing the MENU key will take you to the top level of the hierarchy. The display
will show ALARM, VIEW, and SET as shown in Figure 15. This corresponds to the second
row of screens on Figure 17. One of these groups of screens can then be selected by
pressing the key connected to it via the pathway shown in Figure 15.
For example, selecting ALARM will go the next row of menus under ALARM (ALARM
LOG or ACTIVE ALARM). Selecting VIEW will go the next level of screens under VIEW
(VIEW UNIT STATUS or VIEW UNIT TEMP). Selecting SET will go to a series of
screens for looking at and changing setpoints.
Figure 16, Display in the Shortcut (SCROLL) Mode and Keypad Layout
MENU Key
Air Conditioning
Menu Screens
Various menus are shown in the controller display. Each menu screen shows specific
information; in some cases menus are used only to view the status of the unit, in some cases
they are used for checking and clearing alarms, and in some case they are used to set
setpoint values.
The menus are arranged in a matrix of screens across a top horizontal row. Some of these
top-level screens have sub-screens located under them. The general content of each screen
and its location in the matrix are shown in Figure 17. A detailed description of each menu
begins on page 53.
The ARROW keys on the controller are used to navigate through the menus. The keys are
also used to change numerical setpoint values contained in certain menus.
Changing Setpoints
Pressing the ENTER key changes the function of the ARROW keys to the editing function
as shown below:
LEFT key Default, changes a value to the factory-set default value.
RIGHT key Cancel, cancels any change made to a value and returns to the original setting.
UP key Increment, increases the value of the setting
DOWN key Decrement, decreases the value of a setting.
These four edit functions are indicated by one-character abbreviation on the right side of the
display (this mode is entered by pressing the ENTER key).
Most menus containing setpoint values have several different setpoints shown on one menu.
When in a setpoint menu, the ENTER key is used to proceed from the top line to the second
line and on downward. The cursor will blink at the entry point for making a change. The
ARROW keys (now in the edit mode) are used to change the setpoint as described above.
When the change has been made, press the ENTER key to enter it. No setting is changed
until the ENTER key is pressed.
"MENU"
"VIEW" MENUS
UNIT COMP REFRIGERANT FANS
VIEW UNIT VIEW UNIT VIEW COMP #1 VIEW COMP #2 VIEW EVAP/COND PRESS (1) VIEW FAN
STATUS 1-3 TEMP 1-3 STATUS STATUS VIEW EVAP APPROACH (2) STAGING
Continued
(Right side of matrix continued from above)
After pressing the MENU key, the top level menu screen will show:
< ALARM
< VIEW
< SET
After pressing the “VIEW” menu key, a menu screen will show:
VIEW < UNIT
< COMPRESSOR
< REFRIGRANT
< FANS
Selection of any of these will advance to the appropriate data menu. For example, after pressing the
“REFRIGERANT” menu button, the selected data screen will show:
VIEW REFRIG
PSI F
SAT EVAP XXX.X XX.X
SAT COND XXX.X XX.X
The ARROW keys will automatically return to the “scroll” mode at this time.
VIEW UNIT
VIEW UNIT STATUS (1)
Unit = AUTO
Cool Stages=0
Evap Pump = RUN
VIEW COMPRESSORS
VIEW REFRIGERANT
VIEW REFRIG (1)
EVAP Press = XX.Xpsi
COND Press - XX.Xpsi
VIEW FANS
VIEW FANS
Stages ON = X of X
If the unit is off on a shutdown alarm or running but in a limit alarm condition, the cause
and date will appear in the upper screen. If there is a simultaneous occurrence of more than
one alarm, the others will appear in additional screens below this one, accessed by the
DOWN ARROW. Either type alarm will light a red light in back of the LEFT-KEY. The
light will go out when the fault is cleared.
To clear the fault, scroll down to the last screen and press ENTER. If other faults have
appeared, they will all be cleared at the same time.
The last 25 alarms, either shutdown or limit, are shown in this menu with subsequent menus
stored under it. ARROW DOWN from this menu will go to the next-to-last alarm, ARROW
DOWN again will go to the second from last, and so on through the last 25 occurrences.
The screens are numbered (1), (2), (3), etc.
Screen Definitions – SET
Changing setpoints; in general, setpoints are changed as follows:
1. Select the desired menu by scrolling through SET menus with the UP and DOWN
ARROWS.
2. When the desired menu is selected, select the desired entry by moving between lines
using the ENTER key.
3. If a numerical value is being changed, use the INCREMENT key (UP ARROW) to
increase or the DECREMENT key (DOWN ARROW) to decrease the value of the
setpoint.
If a word type setpoint (for example, YES or NO) is to be selected, the choices are
loaded into the menu and selected by scrolling through the available setpoint options
using the UP ARROW key.
4. Enter the desired value or word into the controller by pressing the SET key.
Staging
StartDelta is the number of degrees above the temperature setting that determines when the
lead compressor starts. Compressor start and stop is determined by the control band and
StartDelta settings. The control band is automatically set of 60% of the EvapDeltaT (chilled
water temperature in minus chilled water temperature out) selected in menu 3 above. The
staging routine has been changes in this software version compared to previous versions.
See page 41 for more details and an example.
For a warm start-up the lead compressor will start at any temperature above the start
temperature. The lag will start after the start interval has timed out. The chilled water
temperature will begin to be pulled down. At shut down temperature, the lag compressor
will shut off. If the temperature climbs above that temperature within the StageDownTimer
setting (default at 30 sec.), the lead compressor will remain on. This would be normal
operation. If for some reason the temperature does not rise, the lead compressor will also
shut off.
InterStageUp is the time delay since the last stage change before a compressor can stage on.
InterStageDn is the time delay since the last stage change before a compressor can stage off
normally (not by an alarm).
SET COMP SPs (3)
Compressor 1=Enable
Compressor 2=Enable
ALARM SETPOINTS
LowAmbientLock prevents unit operation below the setting. If the unit is equipped with the
standard FanTrol pressure-activated control, the available range is 35F to 60F with a
default of 35F. With the optional SpeedTrol variable speed control, the range becomes
–2F to 60F with default of 0F. Input to line 3 of the next screen, SET FANS SP (1),
informs the controller which type of control is installed and which range of setting to allow.
The Fans line tells the controller the number of fans on the unit. The UP ARROW toggles
between 1, 2, and 3. 1 is not used; 2 should be used for Models AGZ 010, 013, and 017;
and 3 should be used for AGZ 020, 025, 029, and 034.
Speedtrol tells the controller whether the optional SpeedTrol is installed in the unit. The UP
ARROW toggles between YES and NO. The setting changes the range available: YES =
35F to 60F, with 35F being the recommended setting; NO = -2F to 60F, with 0F
being the recommended setting.
Editing, Review
Editing is accomplished by pressing the ENTER key until the desired field is selected. This
field is indicated by a blinking cursor under it. The arrow keys shall then operate as defined
below.
CANCEL....................Reset the current field to the value it had when editing began.
DEFAULT .................Set value to original factory setting.
INCREMENT .............Increase the value or select the next item in a list.
DECREMENT ............Decrease the value or select the previous item in a list.
During edit mode, the display shall show a two-character-wide menu pane on the right as
shown below.
SET UNIT SPs (X) <D
(data) <C
(data) <+
(data) <-
Additional fields can be edited by pressing the ENTER key until the desired field is
selected. When the last field is selected, pressing the ENTER key switches the display out
of “edit” mode and returns the ARROW keys to “scroll” mode.
! WARNING
Disconnect and tag out all power sources to the unit before doing any service inside the unit.
Failure to do so can cause severe personal injury or death.
! CAUTION
Service on this equipment is to be performed by qualified service personnel with special
regard to regulations concerning release of refrigerant to the atmosphere.
Filter-Driers
If the pressure drop across the filter-drier is in the 6 to 10 psi range, it should be monitored
and changed when the pressure drop reaches 10 psi. To change the liquid line sealed filter,
de-energize the unit and pump out the refrigerant. After changing the filter-drier, check for
leaks before recharging and returning unit to operation.
On installations where the condensing unit is remote from the evaporator, it is recommended
that the hot gas bypass valve be mounted near the condensing unit to minimize the amount
of refrigerant that will condense in the hot gas line during periods when hot gas bypass is
not required.
Suction Line
Adjustable
Remote Bulb
External Equalizer
Connection to Suction
Side of Evaporator
To Evaporator Inlet
Discharge Hot Gas After Expansion Valve
Line Bypass Valve
70
ADJUSTMENT
M
MAXIMU
RANGE
60 ING
Y SETT
FACTOR
M
50 MINIMU
40
30
30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110
TEMP (°F) AT BULB LOCATION
Adjusting
Screw
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