FSX / FSY / FSM Electronic Speed Controllers

Technical Data
Electronic Speed Controllers FSX / FSY / FSM control the speed of fan motors depending on pressure. FSX / FSY / FSM together with the FSF-N/Lxx filter cable assemblies meet the electromagnetic compatibility requirements of EC 89/336/EC.

Features
Pressure actuated fan speed control High Voltage Triac (800 Volts) Integrated Protection circuit against voltage and current peaks EMC-Filter included in connector EN 175301-803 Multi-position Plug incl. 1,5 m (opt. 3 and 6 m) cable for flexible installation No additional gasket required (complete molded into plug) Approvals: VDE / UL For all common refrigerants including R410A UL Certification GQHG2.E183816 for FSX

FSX / FSY / FSM Controller incl. Filter Cable Assembly FSF-Nxx

In order to ensure compliance with EC-Directive 89/336/EC (electromagnetic compatibility requirements of the European Community) FSX / FSY / FSM must be used in combination with FSF-N15 cable assembly. It has a filter installed to satisfy the requirements of European standards EN 55014-1:2000.

Introduction
FSX / FSY / FSM electronic speed controllers are designed to control the speed of fan motors in commercial refrigeration system depending on condensing pressure changes. It is suitable for single phase and 3-phase motors (see page 2 for more information) with manufacturers approval for variable speed control by means of varying the supply voltage. FSX / FSY / FSM can be implemented in air-cooled condensers, aircooled condensing units and air-conditioning units. Using variable fan speed controllers offers following benefits in commercial refrigeration or air-conditioning applications: Head pressure can be kept high enough to ensure proper operation of the expansion valve, and hence, sufficient mass flow through the expansion valve to feed the evaporator. This maintains the required cooling capacity. Efficiency increase of the compressor by controlling the head pressure, improved performance and energy saving for the complete system. The noise level of fan motors can be kept at a minimum by avoiding permanent on/off cycling.

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Description of control behaviour FSX / FSY / FSM control behaviour can be easily described by looking at the function of output voltage versus input pressure (see figure 1) and by dividing it into maximum, proportional and minimum range. In the maximum range the speed controller provides a constant output voltage of approximately 1% below the supply voltage. The fan runs at maximum speed. Along the proportional range the output voltage varies between maximum and minimum voltage of approximately 50% of the supply voltage. This causes the fan speed to slow down from maximum speed to minimum speed. Further decrease of pressure in the minimum range leads to cut-off of the fan motor. Reincrease of input pressure will start the motor with a hysteresis of approximately 0.7 bar to avoid cycling (Fig.1). The pressure from which motor is cut off (FSX, FSY), or is running with minimum speed (FSM) is adjustable, see column "pressure range" in the selection chart. The proportional range is fixed at approximately: 2.5 bar for FSX-41_ / FSY-41_ / FSM-41_ 3.8 bar for FSX-42_ / FSY-42_ / FSM-42_ 4,6 bar for FSX-43_./ FSY-43_./ FSM-43_ FSM works similar than FSX/FSY, but there is no cut-off mode (Fig.2). In the minimum range the motor stays running with minimum speed. FSX / FSY Output Voltage Versus Input Pressure Supply Output Voltage Voltage Maximum range 99% 230 V

Minimum 50% range Cut-off 0% Proportional range Proportional range: Pressure (bar) FSX-41_: 2,5 bar FSX-42_: 3,8 bar FSX-43_: 4,6 bar

Fig. 1

FSM Output Voltage Versus Input Pressure Supply Output Voltage Voltage Maximum range 230 V 99%

Electromagnetic Compatibility
Series FSX / FSY / FSM in combination with the FSF-N15 conforms with the requirements of the Directive 89/336/EEC and is CE-marked. The CE mark remains valid when the product is correctly installed according to the installation instructions. It should be considered that when two or more EMC compliant components are combined into a system the resulting system may not be compliant. The FSX / FSY / FSM was tested for emissions according EN 55014-1:2000. Motor The performance of the motors used with the FSX / FSY / FSM speed controller can vary. An important factor is the ratio between starting current and nominal current. Especially during winter periods many starts can occur. Some types of motors consume more current during partial speed than the nominal current stated. For that reason these points have to be considered when selecting fan speed controls. Please consult literature of the motor manufacturer for required data.

50% Minimum range Proportional range Proportional range: Pressure (bar) FSM-41_: 2,5 bar FSM-42_: 3,8 bar FSM-43_: 4,6 bar

Fig. 2

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Selection Chart Fan Speed Controllers With Cut-off Mode
Type Part Code Nr. 0 715 483 0 715 484 0 715 482 0 715 485 0 715 486 0 715 487 0 715 488 0 715 480 0 715 489 0 715 490 0 715 491
0 715 492 0 715 493 12.428.4

Pressure range * bar

Factory setting * bar

Max. operating Pressure PS bar

Test Pressure PT bar

Pressure connection

FSX-41A FSX-41K FSX-41S FSX-41U FSX-41X FSX-42A FSX-42K FSX-42S FSX-42U FSX-42X FSX-43S FSX-43U FSX-43X FSY-41S FSY-42S FSY-42U FSY-42X FSY-43S FSY-43U FSY-43X

7/16-20 UNF male 7/16-20 UNF flare-nut,1 mtr. cap. tube 4.0 ... 12.5 8.0 27 30 7/16-20 UNF female 6mm - ODF - ODF 7/16-20 UNF male 7/16-20 UNF flare-nut,1 mtr. cap. tube 9.2 ... 21.2 15.0 32 36 7/16-20 UNF female 6mm - ODF - ODF 7/16-20 UNF female 21.8 43 48 6mm - ODF - ODF 4.0 ... 12.5 9.2 ... 21.2 8.0 15.0 27 32 30 36 7/16-20 UNF female 7/16-20 UNF female 6mm - ODF - ODF 7/16-20 UNF female
12.428.4

0 715 533 0 715 534 0 715 535 0 715 536 0 715 537
0 715 538 0 715 539

21.8

43

48

6mm - ODF - ODF

Selection Chart Fan Speed Controllers With Min. Speed Mode

FSM-41S FSM-42S FSM-43S 0 715 520 0 715 521 0 715 522 4.0 ... 12.5 9.2 ... 21.2
12.428.4

8.0 15.0 21.8

27 32 43

30 36 48 7/16-20 UNF female

* Pressure at which fan is switched off (FSX) or at which fan is running with minimum speed (FSM)

Selection Chart Cable Assemblies

Type FSF-N15 FSF-N30 FSF-N60 FSF-L15 Part Code Nr. 804 640 804 641 804 642 804 643 -50/+80 -25/+80 Temperature Range C Cable length mtr. 1,5 3,0 6,0 1,5

Multi-Position Plug FSF-N15

Accessories and Options

Bulk pack 20 pcs. Copper gasket (100 pcs. pack) Part Code Nr. 803 780 FSO plug without filter, for OEM customers only. When FSX is used with FSO there is no compliance with EC-Directive 89/336/EC because EMC requirements are not met.

Order instructions
Example: FSX-42S Single package, allen key FSF-N15 Cable assembly Part Code Nr. 0 715 480 Part Code Nr. 804 640
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Technical Data
Supply voltage Nominal current FSX,FSM Nominal current FSY Starting current Temperature range Storage and transportation Ambient Medium -30 C to 70 C -20 C to 55 C (40C, see diagram below) -20 C to 70 C Protection class (IEC529/DIN 40050) Housing material Medium Compatibility PC and PA HFC, HCFC IP 65 (with fitted connectors) 230VAC +15%, -20% (50-60 Hz) 0,5-4 (3) Ampre (see diagram below) 0,1-4 (3) Ampre (see diagram below) max. 8 Ampre/5 sec. Pressure changes per turn of adjusting screw Pressure range 1: 4.0 ... 12.5: clockwise counter clockwise +1,2 bar -1,2 bar

Pressure range 2: 9.2 ... 21.2: clockwise counter clockwise +2,5 bar -2,5 bar

Pressure range 3: 12.428.4 bar clockwise counter clockwise Weight FSX / FSY / FSM 41, 0,12 kg 42 0,15 kg Weight FSX / FSY / FSM 43 Weight FSF-N15 Weight FSF-N30 Weight FSF-N60 0,14 kg 0,20 kg 0,33 kg +3,3 bar -3,3 bar

Max. Current versus Ambient Temperature

4,5 4 Current (A) 3,5 3 2,5 2 30 35 40 45 50 55 Amb. Temp. (C)

Name Scheme

F S X - 4 1 S
Series FSX with cut-off mode, 0,5A min FSY with cut-off mode, 0,1A min FSM with min speed mode Pressure Connectors S = 7/16-20 UNF female with schrader opener A = 7/16-20 UNF male K = 7/16-20 UNF flare nut with 1 mtr. capillary tube and schrader valve opener U = 6mm Solder Tube 80mm length X = Solder Tube with 80mm length

Max. current: 4 = 4 Ampre Pressure range* 1 = 4.0 ... 12.5 bar 2 = 9.2 ... 21.2 bar 3 = 12.428.4 bar

(factory setting 8.0 bar*) (factory setting 15.0 bar*) (factory setting 21.8 bar*)

* Pressure at which fan is switched off (FSX/FSM) or at which fan is running with minimum speed (FSM)

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Electrical Connection
Single Phase Three Phase

M 1~

M 1~

M 3~

4
4

2 1 Cb 3 N L1 230 VAC

2 1 230 VAC N L1

Wire color blue, from L1 power line Wire color brown, output to motor Fuse 4A

STEINMETZ WIRING with 3-Phase Motors Several 3-phase fan motors (220-240/380-420/3/50) can be speed controlled with the 1-phase FSX/FSY/FSM by using a capacitor between 2 of the 3 phases (see Fig. 3 - 4). This wiring has an impact on the performance of the fan motor.
230 V / 50 Hz

Therefore please contact the motor manufacturer to verify this possibility. The run capacitor should be sized per motor manufacturer's recommendation. Information for capacity sizing can be found in published literature.

L1 N

L1 N

230 V / 50 Hz

V1

Cb

Cb

U2
V2 W2 U2 W1 U1

V1

U1

V2 W2 W1

Fig. 3: Y-wiring

Fig. 4: -wiring

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Dimensions (mm)
51 36 28

FSF-N15

55

55

70

55

54

54

15

99

54

20 48

39

43

4.5 35 49 39 17.6 3 37

20 48

FSX / FSY / FSM-41S / FSX / FSM-42S

FSX / FSY / FSM-43S

FSX-41K
Pressure connection: K 7/16"-20 UNF, 1/4" SAE, 1m capillary tube with flare nut and Schrader opener

Pressure connection: S 7/16"-20 UNF, 1/4" SAE female flare with schrader opener Other pressure connectors

25

45

80

80

6.0

A
7/16 -20 UNF male (1/4SAE)

U
6mm Solder Tube with 80mm length

X
Solder Tube with 80mm length

ALCO CONTROLS is not to be held responsible for erroneous literature regarding capacities, dimensions, applications, etc. stated herein. Products, specifications and data in this literature are subject to change without notice. The information given herein is based on technical data and tests which ALCO CONTROLS believes to be reliable and which are in compliance with technical knowledge of today. It is intended only

for use by persons having the appropriate technical knowledge and skills, at their own discretion and risk. Since conditions of use are outside of ALCO'S control we can not assume any liability for results obtained or damages occurred due to improper application. This document replaces all earlier versions.

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