Operating Manual

KOMAC00607-09EN
Date: July 2009
Supercedes: None

Control Panel
Air-Cooled Screw Chillers
AWS
50 Hertz
R-134a

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION.......................................... 3

UNIT CAPACITY CONTROL .........................26

UNIT CAPACITY OVERRIDES .......................28

OPERATING LIMITS:................................. 4 CIRCUIT FUNCTIONS ..............................30

CONTROLLER FEATURES ....................... 4
GENERAL DESCRIPTION ......................... 5
CONTROL PANEL LAYOUT ............................ 5
POWER PANEL LAYOUT ................................ 6
ECONOMIZER COMPONENTS ......................... 7
CONTROLLER DESCRIPTION................. 9
HARDWARE STRUCTURE .............................. 9
SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE............................. 10
SEQUENCE OF OPERATION .................. 11
CONTROLLER OPERATION .................. 14
MICROTECH III INPUTS/OUTPUTS .............. 14
EXTENSION I/O COMPRESSOR #1 TO #3...... 15
I/O EXV CIRCUIT #1 TO #3 ........................ 15
EXTENSION I/O FAN MODULE CIRCUIT #1 &
2 ................................................................. 16
EXTENSION I/O FAN MODULE CIRCUIT #3 . 16
EXTENSION I/O UNIT ALARM & LIMITING
(POL)......................................................... 16
SETPOINTS .................................................. 17

CALCULATIONS ..........................................30
CIRCUIT CONTROL LOGIC ...........................30
CIRCUIT STATUS .........................................32
COMPRESSOR CONTROL .............................32
CONDENSER FAN CONTROL ........................34
EXV CONTROL ...........................................35
ECONOMIZER CONTROL..............................36
LIQUID INJECTION ......................................36
ALARMS AND EVENTS............................37
SIGNALING ALARMS ...................................37
CLEARING ALARMS ....................................37
DESCRIPTION OF ALARMS ..........................37
UNIT EVENTS..............................................39
CIRCUIT STOP ALARMS ..............................40
CIRCUIT EVENTS ........................................44
ALARM LOGGING .......................................45
USING THE CONTROLLER ....................46
NAVIGATING ..............................................47
OPTIONAL REMOTE USER INTERFACE
.......................................................................53
START-UP AND SHUTDOWN .................55

UNIT FUNCTIONS ..................................... 21

TEMPORARY SHUTDOWN ............................55

EXTENDED (SEASONAL) SHUTDOWN ..........56
CALCULATIONS .......................................... 21
UNIT ENABLE ............................................. 21 FIELD WIRING DIAGRAM......................58
UNIT MODE SELECTION.............................. 21
UNIT CONTROL STATES .............................. 22
SYSTEM MAINTENANCE........................60
UNIT STATUS .............................................. 23
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 63
ICE MODE START DELAY ........................... 23
EVAPORATOR PUMP CONTROL ................... 23
APPENDIX ...................................................64
NOISE REDUCTION ..................................... 24
LEAVING WATER TEMPERATURE (LWT)
DEFINITIONS ...............................................64
RESET ......................................................... 24

Unit controllers are LONMARK

certified with an optional LONWORKS
communications module

Manufactured in an ISO Certified facility

2009 McQuay International. Information covers the McQuay International products 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 registered trademarks of their
respective companies: BACnet from ASHRAE; LONMARK and LONWORKS from Echelon Corporation; McQuay, MicroTech III, Guardister,
and Open Choice from McQuay International.

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Introduction
This manual provides setup, operating, troubleshooting and maintenance information for the
McQuay AWS chillers.

HAZARD IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION

!

DANGER

Dangers indicate a hazardous situation which will result in death or serious injury if not avoided.

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.

Software Version: This manual covers units with Software Version XXXXXXX The units
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
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 equipment .

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 energy 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 users 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, 55C

Maximum operating ambient temperature is 46C, 52C for Premium Version

Minimum operating ambient temperature (standard), 2C
Minimum operating ambient temperature (with optional low-ambient control), -18C

Leaving chilled water temperature, 4C to 15C

Leaving chilled fluid temperatures (with anti-freeze), 3C to -8C. Unloading is not

permitted with fluid leaving temperatures below -1C.
Operating Delta-T range, 4C to 8C

Maximum operating inlet fluid temperature, 24C

Maximum non-operating inlet fluid temperature, 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 McQuays 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.

Control Panel Layout

Figure 1, Control Panel Components

NOTES:
1. The Emergency Switch Relay de-energizes circuit #1 #2 and #3 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 the power panel adjacent to the control panel.
3. Additional extension (aka extension) modules are located elsewhere on the chiller.

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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

Figure 3, Power Panel, Right Side

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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 circuits
capacity and to a lesser extent, its efficiency.
Figure 4, Economizer Components

Brazed-plate Heat
Exchanger

Gas to Comp.
Interstage

TXV

Liquid from
Condenser

LLSV

Liquid
Feed to
Economizer

Liquid
Feed to
Evaporator

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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Figure 5, Piping Schematic with Economizer Circuit, One Circuit

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Controller Description
Hardware Structure
The MicroTech III control system for AWS 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 AWS
units.
The Advanced MicroTech III controllers used on AWS chillers are not interchangeable with
previous MicroTech II controllers.
Figure 6, hardware structure

Remote Operator Interface

MicroTech III Unit Controller

BACnet/
MSTP

BACnet/IP

Communication Cards

AWC

MODbus

LON

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 6, System Architecture

BAS Interface
(Bacnet, Lon,
Modbus)

Microtech III Main Controller

Peripheral Bus

10

I/O Extension
Alarm/Limiting

I/O Extension
Fans Circuit 1
and 2

I/O Extension
Compressor 1

I/O Extension
EXV 1

I/O Extension
Compressor 2

I/O Extension
EXV 2

I/O Extension
Compressor 3

I/O Extension
EXV 3

I/O Extension
Compressor 4

I/O Extension
EXV 4

I/O Extension
Fans Circuit 3

I/O Extension
Fans Circuit 3
and 4

I/O Extension
Fans Circuit 4

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Sequence of Operation
Figure 7, Unit Sequence of Operation (see Figure 9 for circuit sequence of operation)

AWS Chiller Sequence of Operation in Cool Mode

Unit power up

Unit in Off state

No

Is unit enabled?
Yes

Yes

The chiller may be disabled via the unit switch, the remote switch, the keypad
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
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.

Is low ambient lockout

active?

No

If the chiller is enabled, then the unit will be in the Auto state and the evaporator
water pump output will be activated.

Evaporator pump output on

No

The chiller will then wait for the flow switch to close, during which time the unit
status will be Auto:Wait for flow.

Is flow present?

Yes

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.

Wait for chilled water loop to

recirculate.

Keep pump output on while

chiller is enabled and either
running or ready to run.

No

Is there enough load to

start chiller?

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.

Yes

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Figure 8, Circuit Sequence of Operation

AWS Sequence of Operation - Circuits

Unit power up

When the circuit is in the Off state the EXV is closed, compressor is off, and all fans
are off.

Circuit is in Off state

No

Is circuit is enabled to
start?
Yes

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
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.

Yes
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.

Are compressor cycle

timers active?

No

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.

Is compressor oil sump

ready?

Yes

If the compressor is ready to start when needed, the circuit status will be
Off:Ready.

Circuit is ready to start

No

Is circuit commanded to
start?

Yes

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.

Run circuit

No

Is circuit commanded to
shut down?

Yes
Pumpdown circuit

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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.

Analog Inputs
#
AI1
AI2
AI3
X1
X2
X4

Description
Evaporator Entering Water Temp
Evaporator Leaving Water Temp
Evaporator #1 Leaving Water Temp (*)
Evaporator #2 Leaving Water Temp (*)
Outside Ambient Temperature
LWT Reset

Signal Source
NTC Thermister (10K@25C)
NTC Thermister (10K@25C)
NTC Thermister (10K@25C)
NTC Thermister (10K@25C)
NTC Thermister (10K@25C)
4-20 mA Current

Expected Range
-50C 120C
-50C 120C
-50C 120C
-50C 120C
-50C 120C
1 to 23 mA

Analog Outputs
#
X5
X6
X7
X8

Description
Fan VFD #1
Fan VFD #2
Fan VFD #3
Fan VFD #4

Output Signal
0-10VDC
0-10VDC
0-10VDC
0-10VDC

Range
0 to 100% (1000 steps resolution)
0 to 100% (1000 steps resolution)
0 to 100% (1000 steps resolution)
0 to 100% (1000 steps resolution)

Digital Inputs
#
DI1
DI2
DI3
DI4
DI5
DI6

Description
Unit PVM
Evaporator Flow Switch
Double Set Point/ Mode Switch
Remote Switch
Unit Switch
Emergency Stop

Signal Off
Fault
No Flow
Cool mode
Remote off
Unit off
Unit off/rapid stop

Signal On
No Fault
Flow
Ice mode
Remote on
Unit on
Unit on

Output OFF

Output ON

Pump Off

Pump On
Alarm Active
(Flashing= circuit
alarm)
Fan On
Fan On
Fan On
Fan On
Fan On
Fan On
Fan On
Fan On

Digital Outputs
#

14

Description

DO1

Evaporator Water Pump

DO2

Unit Alarm

DO3
DO4
DO5
DO6
DO7
DO8
DO9
DO10

Circuit #1 Fan Step #1

Circuit #1 Fan Step #2
Circuit #1 Fan Step #3
Circuit #1 Fan Step #4
Circuit #2 Fan Step #1
Circuit #2 Fan Step #2
Circuit #2 Fan Step #3
Circuit #2 Fan Step #4

Alarm not Active

Fan Off
Fan Off
Fan Off
Fan Off
Fan Off
Fan Off
Fan Off
Fan Off

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Extension I/O Compressor #1 to #3

Analog Inputs
#
X1
X2
X3
X4
X7

Description
Discharge Temperature
Evaporator Pressure
Oil Pressure
Condenser Pressure
Motor Protection

Signal Source
NTC Thermister (10K@25C)
Ratiometric (0,5-4,5 Vdc)
Ratiometric (0,5-4,5 Vdc)
Ratiometric (0,5-4,5 Vdc)
PTC Thermistor

Expected Range
-50C 120C
0 to 5 Vdc
0 to 5 Vdc
0 to 5 Vdc
n/a

Analog Outputs
#
Description
Not Needed

Output Signal

Range

Signal Off
Fault
Fault

Signal On
No fault
No fault

Digital Inputs
#
X6
DI1

Description
Starter Fault
High Pressure Switch

Digital Outputs
U.S. Configuration
#
DO1
DO2
DO3
DO4
DO5
DO6
X5
X8

Description
Start Compressor
Economizer
Non-modulating Slide Load
Liquid Injection
Modulating Slide Load
Modulating Slide Unload
Spare
Spare

Output Off
Compressor Off
Solenoid Closed
Solenoid Closed
Solenoid Closed
Solenoid Closed
Solenoid Closed

Output On
Compressor On
Solenoid Open
Solenoid Open
Solenoid Open
Solenoid Open
Solenoid Open

I/O EXV Circuit #1 to #3

Analog Inputs
#
X2

Description
Suction Temperature

Signal Source
NTC Thermister 10K@25C)

Expected Range
-50C 120C

Output Signal

Range

Signal Off
Fault

Signal On
No fault (optional)

Output Off
Solenoid Closed

Solenoid Open (optional)

Analog Outputs
#
Description
Not Needed

Digital Inputs
#
DI1

Description
Low Pressure switch (optional)

Digital Outputs
#
DO1

Description
Liquid Line (optional)

Output On

Stepper Motor Output

#
M1+
M1M2+
M2-

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Description
EXV Stepper Coil 1
EXV Stepper Coil 2

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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
#
X3
X4

Description
Demand Limit
Unit Current

Signal Source
4-20 mA
4-20 mA

Range
1 to 23 mA
1 to 23 mA

Output Signal

Range

Analog Outputs
#
Description
Not Needed

Digital Inputs
#

Description

Signal Off

Signal On

X1
X2
X5
X6
X7

External Alarm/Event
Current Limit Enable
Circuit Switch #1
Circuit Switch #2
Circuit Switch #3

External Device Failure

No Limiting
Circuit Off
Circuit Off
Circuit Off

External Device OK
Limiting
Circuit On
Circuit On
Circuit On

Output Off
Pump Off

Output On
Pump On

No Alarm
No Alarm
No Alarm

Alarm
Alarm
Alarm

Digital Outputs
#
DO1
DO2
DO3
DO4
DO5

16

Description
Evaporator Water Pump #2
Open
Circuit #1 Alarm
Circuit #2 Alarm
Circuit #3 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
Unit
Manufacturing Location
Unit Enable
Unit Status after Power
Failure
Control source
Available Modes

Default
Ft/Lb
SI
Not Selected
OFF
OFF

Cool LWT 1

44 F

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
Evap Control
LWT Reset Type
Max Reset
Start Reset Delta T
Start Reset OAT
Max Reset OAT
Soft Load
Begin Capacity Limit
Soft Load Ramp
Demand Limit
Current Limit
Current @ 20mA
Current limit Set Point
# of Circuits
Ice Time Delay
Continued next page.

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Local
Cool

Range
Not Selected, Europe, USA
OFF, ON
OFF, ON
Local, Network
COOL
COOL/w GLYCOL
COOL/ICE w GLYCOL
ICE
TEST

7 C

44 F
25 F
5 F
2.7 F
2 F

7 C
-4 C
2,7 C
1.5 C
1 C

See section 0
See section 0
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

1 F

0,5 C

0 to 3 F / 0 to 1,7 C

3 F/min

1,7
C/min

0.5-5.0 F /min / 0,3 to 2,7 C/min

30
#1 Only
NONE
10 F
10 F
75F
60F

5 C
5 C
23.8C
15.5C

Off
40%
20 min
Off
Off
800 Amp
800 Amp
2
12

0 to 300 seconds
#1 Only, #2 Only, Auto,
#1 Primary, #2 Primary
NONE, RETURN, 4-20mA, OAT
0 to 20 F / 0 to 10 C
0 to 20 F / 0 to 10 C
50F - 85F / 10.0 29.4C
50F - 85F / 10.0 29.4C
Off, On
20-100%
1-60 minutes
Off, On
Off, On
0 to 2000 Amp = 4 to 20 mA
0 to 2000 Amp
2-3-4
1-23 hours

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Description
Unit
Clear Ice Timer
SSS Communication
PVM
Noise Reduction
Noise Reduction Start Time
Noise Reduction End Time
Noise Reduction Condenser
Offset
BAS Protocol
Ident number
Baud Rate
Evap LWT sensor offset
Evap EWT sensor offset
OAT sensor offset
Compressors-Global
Start-start timer
Stop-start timer
Pumpdown Pressure
Pumpdown Time Limit
Light Load Stg Dn Point
Load Stg Up Point
Stage Up Delay
Stage Down Delay
Stage Delay Clear
Max # Comps Running
Sequence # Cir 1
Sequence # Cir 2
Sequence # Cir 3
Number of Pulses 10% to
50%
Slide Load Delay Mininum
Slide Load Delay
Maximum
Slide Unload Delay
Minimum
Slide Unload Delay
Maximum
Liquid Injection Activation
Liquid Line Solenoid
Valves

Default
Ft/Lb
SI
No
No
Multi Point
Disabled
21:00
6:00
5 C
10.0 F
None
1
19200
0F
0F
0F

0C
0C
0C

No,Yes
No, Yes
Single Point, Multi Point , None(SSS)
Disabled, Enabled
18:00 23:59
5:00 9:59
0.0 to 25.0 F
None, BACnet, LonWorks, Modbus
0-????
1200,2400,4800,9600,19200
-5.0 to 5.0C / -9.0 to 9.0F
-5.0 to 5.0C / -9.0 to 9.0F
-5.0 to 5.0C / -9.0 to 9.0F

Ft/Lb

SI
20 min
5 min
14,3 PSI
100 kPa
120 sec
50%
50%
5 min
3 min
No
4
1
1
1
10

15-60 minutes
3-20 minutes
10 to 40 PSI / 70 to 280 kPa
0 to 180 sec
20 to 50%
50 to 100%
0 to 60 min
3 to 30 min
No, Yes
1-4
1-4
1-4
1-4
10 to 20

30 seconds
150 seconds

10 to 60 seconds
60 to 300 seconds

10 seconds

5 to 20 seconds

50 seconds

30 to 75 seconds

185F

85C
No

Alarm Limits
Low Evap Pressure-Unload
23.2 PSI
160 kPa
Low Evap Pressure-Hold
27.5 PSI
190 kPa
Oil Press Delay
30 sec
Continued next page.

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Range

75 to 90C
No, Yes

See section 0
See section 0
10-180 sec

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Description
Unit
Oil Press Differential
Low Oil Level Delay
High Discharge Temperat.
High Lift Pressure Delay
Low Pressure Ratio Delay
Start Time Limit
Evaporator Water Freeze
Evaporator Flow Proof
Recirculate Timeout
Low Ambient Lockout
Enable
Low Ambient Lockout

Default
Ft/Lb
SI
35 PSI
250 kPa
120 sec
110 C
230 F
5 sec
90 sec
60 sec
2,2 C
36 F
15 sec
3 min
Disable
55 F

12C

Range
0-60 PSI / 0 to 415 kPa
10 to 180 sec
150 to 230 F / 65 to 110 C
0 to 30 sec
30-300 sec
20 to 180 sec
See section 0
5 to 15 sec
1 to 10 min
Disable, Enable
See section 0

The following set points exist individually for each circuit:

Description
Default
Range
Ft/Lb
SI
Circuit mode
Enable
Disable, enable, test
Compressor Size
To be Verified
Capacity Control
Auto
Auto, Manual
Manual Capacity
0 to 100%
See note 1 below table
Clear Cycle Timers
No
No, yes
EXV control
Auto
Auto, manual
EXV position
See note 2 below table
0% to 100%
Oil Sump Check
Enable
Enable, Disable
Service Pumpdown
No
No,Yes
Evap pressure offset
0PSI
0kPa
-14.5 to 14.5 PSI /-100 to 100 kPa
Cond pressure offset
0PSI
0kPa
-14.5 to 14.5 PSI /-100 to 100 kPa
Oil pressure offset
0PSI
0kPa
-14.5 to 14.5 PSI /-100 to 100 kPa
Suction temp offset
0F
0C
-5.0 to 5.0 deg
Discharge temp offset
0F
0C
-5.0 to 5.0 deg
Fans
Fan VFD enable
On
Off, On
Number of fans
5
5 to 12
Saturated Condenser Temp
90 F
32C
80.0-110.0 oF / 26.0 to 43.0 C
Target Min
Saturated Condenser Temp
110 F
43C
90.0-120.0 oF / 32.0 to 50 C
Target Max
Fan Stage Up Deadband 0
5 F
2.5 C
1-20 oF / 1-10 C
Fan Stage Up Deadband 1
5 F
2.5 C
1-20 oF / 1-10 C
Fan Stage Up Deadband 2
8 F
4 C
1-20 oF / 1-10 C
Fan Stage Up Deadband 3
10 F
5 C
1-20 oF / 1-10 C
Fan Stage Up Deadband 4
8 F
4 C
1-20 oF / 1-10 C
Fan Stage Up Deadband 5
8 F
4 C
1-20 oF / 1-10 C
Fan Stage Down Deadband 2
8 F
4 C
1-25 oF / 1-13 C
Fan Stage Down Deadband 3
7 F
3.5 C
1-25 oF / 1-13 C
Fan Stage Down Deadband 4
6 F
3 C
1-25 oF / 1-13 C
Fan Stage Down Deadband 5
5 F
2.5 C
1-25 oF / 1-13 C
Fan Stage Down Deadband 6
5 F
2.5 C
1-25 oF / 1-13 C
VFD Max Speed
100%
90 to 110%
VFD Min Speed
25%
20 to 60%
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.
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S
M
S
S
M
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S

M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M

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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
o
Without Glycol
36 to 42 F
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
195 to 310 kPa
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

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:
VFD is Enabled

VFD is Disabled

Stage 2 On Deadband

Stage 2 On Deadband

Default
loaded (oF)
8
10

Stage 3 On Deadband

Stage 3 On Deadband

11

Stage 4 On Deadband

10

Stage 4 On Deadband

12

Stage 5 On Deadband

Stage 5 On Deadband

13

Stage 6 On Deadband

Stage 6 On Deadband

13

Stage 7 On Deadband

Stage 7 On Deadband

13

Stage 8 On Deadband

Stage 8 On Deadband

13

Stage 2 Off Deadband

Stage 2 Off Deadband

20

Stage 3 Off Deadband

Stage 3 Off Deadband

16

Stage 4 Off Deadband

Stage 4 Off Deadband

11

Stage 5 Off Deadband

Stage 5 Off Deadband

Stage 6 Off Deadband

Stage 6 Off Deadband

Stage 7 Off Deadband

Stage 7 Off Deadband

Stage 8 Off Deadband

Stage 8 Off Deadband

Setpoint

Default
loaded (oF)

Setpoint
Stage 1 On Deadband

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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
On
x
On

Control
Source Set
Point
x
x
x
Local
Network
Network

Remote
Switch Input

Unit Enable
Set Point

BAS
Request

Unit
Enable

x
x
Off
On
x
On

x
Off
x
On
x
On

x
x
x
x
Off
On

Off
Off
Off
On
Off
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.

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
Local
Local
Network
Network
x
x

Mode
Input
x
x
Off
On
x
x
x
x

BAS
Request
x
x
x
x
Cool
Ice
x
x

Available Modes
Set Point
Cool
Cool w/Glycol
Cool/Ice w/Glycol
Cool/Ice w/Glycol
Cool/Ice w/Glycol
Cool/Ice w/Glycol
Ice w/Glycol
Test

Unit Mode
Cool
Cool
Cool
Ice
Cool
Ice
Ice
Test

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 0
Low OAT Lockout is triggered

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Unit Status
The displayed unit status is determined by the conditions in the following table:
Enum
0

Status
Auto

Off:Ice Mode Timer

2
3
4
5
6
7

Off:OAT Lockout
Off:All Cir Disabled
Off:Emergency Stop
Off:Unit Alarm
Off:Keypad Disable
Off:Remote Switch

Off:BAS Disable

9
10
11

Off:Unit Switch
Off:Test Mode
Auto:Noise Reduction

12

Auto:Wait for load

13

Auto:Evap Recirc

14

Auto:Wait for flow

15

Auto:Pumpdown

16

Auto:Max Pulldown

17

Auto:Unit Cap Limit

18

Auto:Current Limit

Conditions
Unit State = Auto
Unit State = Off, Unit Mode = Ice, and Ice Delay =
Active
Unit State = Off and Low OAT Lockout is active
Unit State = Off and all compressors unavailable
Unit State = Off and Emergency Stop Input is open
Unit State = Off and Unit Alarm active
Unit State = Off and Unit Enable Set Point = Disable
Unit State = Off and Remote Switch is open
Unit State = Off, Control Source = Network, and BAS
Enable = false
Unit State = Off and Unit Switch = Disable
Unit State = Off and Unit Mode = Test
Unit State = Auto and Noise Reduction is active
Unit State = Auto, no circuits running, and LWT is
less than the active set point + startup delta
Unit State = Auto and Evaporator State = Start
Unit State = Auto, Evaporator State = Start, and Flow
Switch is open
Unit State = Pumpdown
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.

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
isnt active

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EWT is less than the Evap Freeze set point minus 0.6 C and EWT sensor fault
isnt 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 pump designated as primary will start first. If the evaporator state is start for a 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 pump control is selected, the primary/standby logic above is still used. When 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.

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.
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

LWT Target
The LWT Target varies based on settings and inputs and is selected as follows:
Control Source
Set Point
Local
Local
Network
Local
Local
Network
Local
Local
Network
Network
Local
Network

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Mode
Input
OFF
ON
X
OFF
ON
X
OFF
ON
x
x
x
x

BAS
Request
X
X
X
X
X
X
x
x
COOL
ICE
x
x

Available Modes
Set Point
COOL
COOL
COOL
COOL w/Glycol
COOL w/Glycol
COOL w/Glycol
COOL/ICE w/Glycol
COOL/ICE w/Glycol
COOL/ICE w/Glycol
COOL/ICE w/Glycol
ICE w/Glycol
ICE w/Glycol

Base LWT Target

Cool Set Point 1
Cool Set Point 2
BAS Cool Set Point
Cool Set Point 1
Cool Set Point 2
BAS Cool Set Point
Cool Set Point 1
Ice Set Point
BAS Cool Set Point
BAS Ice Set Point
Ice Set Point
BAS Ice Set Point

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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.
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 60F.
Reset Type None
The Active Leaving Water variable is set equal to the current LWT set point.
Reset Type Return
The Active Leaving Water variable is adjusted by the return water temperature.
Return Reset
LWT set Point+Max Reset
(54)

Active
LWT
(oF)

Max Reset
(10)
LWT Set Point
(44)
0

Start Reset Delta T

Evap Delta T (oF)

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
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
(oF)

Max Reset
(10)

Cool LWT Set

Point (44)
0

20

Reset Signal (mA)

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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
(oF)

Max Reset
(10)
Cool LWT Set-Point
(44)
60

OAT (oF)

75

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
A minimum amount of time will pass between compressors starting, which is defined 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 compressor will not be started until all running compressors are at a
capacity higher than the Load Stage Up set point, or running in a limited state.
Light Load Stage Down
When multiple compressors are running, one will shut down if all running 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.

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Maximum Circuits Running

If the number of compressors running is equal to the Max Circuits Running set point, 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.

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 delay of one minute between compressor starts is used in this mode.
When at least one compressor is running, the other compressors will start as quickly as
possible with respect to the stage up delay.

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 must meet the following requirements:
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 must meet the following requirements:
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

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.

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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 meets the following requirements:
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

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:
Soft Load (ON/OFF)
Begin Capacity Limit (Unit %)
Soft Load Ramp (seconds)
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.

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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.
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 60F (15C).
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:
Oil Differential Pressure = Condenser Pressure - Oil Pressure

Maximum Saturated Condenser Temperature

The maximum saturated condenser temperature calculation is modeled after the
compressor operational envelope.
If Sat Evap Temp < 0C then
Max Sat Cond Temp = 1.596(Sat Evap Temp) + 68.3C
Otherwise, Max Sat Cond Temp = 68.3C

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 C
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.

Circuit Control Logic

Circuit Availability
A circuit is available to start if the following conditions are true:

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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 5C 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 time period following the starting of the compressor on a circuit.
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.
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 multiple start attempts in low ambient conditions. If 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.
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.
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
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Rapid Shutdown
A rapid shutdown 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
0

Status
Off:Ready

Off:Stage Up Delay

Off:Cycle Timer

Off:Keypad Disable

Off:Circuit Switch

Off:Refr In Oil Sump

Off:Alarm

Conditions
Circuit is ready to start when needed.
Circuit is off and cannot start due to stage up delay.
Circuit is off and cannot start due to active cycle timer.
Circuit is off and cannot start due to keypad disable.
Circuit is off and circuit switch is off.
Circuit is off and Discharge Temperature Oil
Saturated Temperature at gas pressure <= 5C
Circuit is off and cannot start due to active circuit alarm.

Off:Test Mode

Circuit is in test mode.

EXV Preopen

Circuit is in preopen state.

Run:Pumpdown

10

Run:Normal

11

Run:Disc SH Low

12

Run:Evap Press Low

13

Run:Cond Press High

Circuit is in pumpdown state.

Circuit is in run state and running normally.
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.
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).

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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 of the compressor can be controlled manually. Manual capacity control 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 capacity is achieved by controlling one modulating slide and one nonmodulating 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.
The modulating slide is moved by pulsing of the load and unload solenoids to achieve
the required capacity.
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 compressor will not be
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 Condenser Pressure Hold event is triggered, the compressor will not be
allowed to increase capacity.
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.

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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:
Base saturated condenser target = 5/6 (saturated evaporator temperature) + 68.33
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:

Output Number
4
5

# of fans
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

Staging Up
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
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When one fan is running, a fixed point is used in place of a deadband. When the
Saturated Condenser temperature drops below 70F, 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 75F, 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.
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 smoother transition when another fan is staged on, the VFD
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.

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 68F 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
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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.
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 68F 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 7.2F 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 panels 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 17 on
page 58 for field wiring information.

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 and PVM/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

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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.
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
Trigger: Evaporator LWT read from Evaporator #2 LWT probe drops below
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
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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.

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.

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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 2.5C,
or when low ambient lockout is disabled.

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
calculated as follows:
Freeze error = Low Evaporator Pressure Unload Evaporator Pressure
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

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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.

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 compressors 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.

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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.

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.

FC Comm Failure Circuit 1/2

Alarm description (as shown on screen): FC Comm Fail Cir 1/2

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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
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

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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.

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%.

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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 10oF). 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 - 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 10oF). The event is
also reset if the unit mode is switched to Ice, or the circuit is no longer in the run
state.

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 9, Unit Controller
Alarm Button
Menu Button
Back 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 10, Typical Screen

View/Set Unit
6
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.
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.

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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 (>)is displayed to the far right of the line to indicate it is a jump line and the
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.

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 13 on page49.

Figure 11, Password Menu

McQuay AWS
1/3
Enter Password
>
Continue W/O Password >

Figure 12, Password Entry Page

Enter Password
1/1
Enter
****

Entering an invalid password has the same effect as continuing without a password.
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

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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 12.

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 counterclockwise 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.
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 nextpassword 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 lines 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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Figure 13, Home Page, Main Menu Parameters and Links

Home Page
Enter Password
Continue W/O Password

Main Menu
View/Set - Unit
View/Set - Circuit
Unit Status *
Active Setpoint *
Evap Leaving Water Temp *
Evap Entering Water Temp *
Unit Capacity *
Unit Current
Softload Limit Value
Network Limit Value
Demand Limit Value
Unit Mode *
Control Source *
Current Limit Setpoint

>
>
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R/W
R/W

Time Until Restart

Scheduled Maintenance
Alarms

>
>
>

About This Chiller

>

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

>
>
>
>
>

Design Conditions
Alarm Limits

>
>

Menu Password

>

View/Set Circuit

>

Status/Settings
Compressor

>
>

Time Until Restart

Compressor 1 Cycle Time Remaining
Compressor 2 Cycle Time Remaining
Compressor 3 Cycle Time Remaining
Compressor 4 Cycle Time Remaining

*
*
*
*

R
R
R
R

>
>
>

Alarms
Alarm Active
Alarm Log

Scheduled Maintenance
Next Maintenance Month/Year *
Service Support Reference *

R/W
R

About This Chiller

Model Number *
G. O. Number *
Unit Serial Number *
Starter Model Number(s) *
Starter Serial Number(s) *
Firmware Version *
Application Version *
Application GUID *
HMI GUID *

R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R

Note: Parameters with an * are available without entering a password.

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Figure 14, Navigation, Part A

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

>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>

Design Conditions
Alarm Limits

>
>

Menu Password

>

View/Set Circuit

>

Status/Settings
Compressor

>
>

Time Until Restart

Compressor 1 Cycle Time
Compressor 2 Cycle Time
Compressor 3 Cycle Time
Compressor 4 Cycle Time
Alarms
Alarm Active
Alarm Log
Scheduled Maintenance
Next Maintenance Month/Year
Service Support Reference

About This Chiller

Model Number
G. O. Number
Unit Serial Number
Starter Model Number(s)
Starter Serial Number(s)
Firmware Version
Application Version
Application GUID
HMI GUID
OBH GUID

R
R
R
R
>
>
>

R/W
R

R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R

Status/Settings (view/set unit)

Unit Status
Chiller Enable
Control Source
Next Circuit On
Chiller Enable Setpoint Chiller Mode Setpoint - Network
Cool Setpoint - Network
Capacity Limit Setpoint Stage Up Delay Remaining
Stage Down Delay Remaining
Clear Stage Delays
Ice Setpoint - Network
Ice Cycle Time Remaining
Evaporator Pump 1 Run Hours
Evaporator Pump 2 Run Hours
Remote Service Enable
Set-Up (view/set unit)
Available Modes
Start Up DT
Shut Down DT
Stage Up DT
Stage Down DT
Max Pulldown Rate
Stage Up Delay
Chiller Status After Power
Ice Cycle Delay

R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R/W
R
R
R
R
R/W

R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R

Temperatures (view/set unit)

Evap Leaving Water Temp
Evap Entering Water Temp
Evaporator Delta T
Active Set Point
Outside Air Temperature
Cool LWT Setpoint 1
Cool LWT Setpoint 2
Ice LWT Setpoint

R
R
R
R
R
R/W
R/W
R/W

Date/Time/Schedules
Actual Time
Actual Date
Time Zone
DLS Enable
DLS Start Month
DLS Start Week
DLS End Month
DLS End Week
Enable Quiet Mode
Quiet Mode Start Hr
Quiet Mode Start Min
Quiet Mode End Hr
Quiet Mode End Min
Quiet Mode Cond Offset

R/W
R/W
R/W
R/W
R/W
R/W
R/W
R/W
R/W
R/W
R/W
R/W
R/W
R/W

Note: Parameters with an * are available without entering a password.

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Figure 15, Navigation, Part B

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

>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>

Design Conditions
Alarm Limits

>
>

Menu Password

>

View/Set Circuit

>

Status/Settings
Compressor

>
>

Time Until Restart

Compressor 1 Cycle Time
Compressor 2 Cycle Time
Compressor 3 Cycle Time
Compressor 4 Cycle Time

>
R
R
R
R

Alarms
Alarm Active
Alarm Log

>
>
>

Scheduled Maintenance
Next Maintenance Month/Year
Service Support Reference

About This Chiller

Model Number
G. O. Number
Unit Serial Number
Starter Model Number(s)
Starter Serial Number(s)
Firmware Version
Application Version
Application GUID
HMI GUID
OBH GUID

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R/W
R

R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R

Power Conservation (view/set

Unit Capacity
Unit Current
Demand Limit Enable
Demand Limit Value
Current @ 20mA
Current Limit Setpoint
Setpoint Reset
Max Reset
Start Reset DT
Max Reset OAT
Start Reset OAT
Soft Load Enable
Soft Load Ramp
Starting Capacity

R
R
R/W
R
R
R
R/W
R/W
R/W
R/W
R/W
R/W
R/W
R/W

LON Setup (view/set unit)

Neuron ID
Max Send Time
Min Send Time
Receive Heartbeat
LON BSP
LON App Version

R
R/W
R/W
R/W
R
R

BACnet IP Setup (view/set unit)

Apply Changes
Name
Dev Instance
UDP Port
DHCP
Actual IP Address
Actual Mask
Actual Gateway
Given IP Address
Given Mask
Given Gateway
Unit Support
NC Dev 1
NC Dev 2
NC Dev 3
BACnet BSP

R/W
R/W
R/W
R/W
R/W
R
R
R
R/W
R/W
R/W
R/W
R/W
R/W
R/W
R

BACnet MSTP Setup (view/set

Apply Changes
Name
Dev Instance
MSTP Address
Baud Rate
Max Master
Max Info Frm
Unit Support
Term Resistor
NC Dev 1
NC Dev 2
NC Dev 3
BACnet BSP

BACnet
R/W
R/W
R/W
R/W
R/W
R/W
R/W
R/W
R/W
R/W
R/W
R/W
R

Modbus Setup (view/set unit)

Apply Changes
Address
Parity
Two Stop Bits
Baud Rate
Load Resistor
Response Delay
Comm LED Time Out

R/W
R/W
R/W
R/W
R/W
R/W
R/W
R/W

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Figure 16, Navigation, Part C

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

>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>

Design Conditions
Alarm Limits

>
>

Menu Password

>

View/Set Circuit

>

Status/Settings
Compressor

>
>

Time Until Restart

Compressor 1 Cycle Time
Compressor 2 Cycle Time
Compressor 3 Cycle Time
Compressor 4 Cycle Time

>
R
R
R
R

Alarms
Alarm Active
Alarm Log

>
>
>

Scheduled Maintenance
Next Maintenance Month/Year
Service Support Reference

About This Chiller

Model Number
G. O. Number
Unit Serial Number
Starter Model Number(s)
Starter Serial Number(s)
Firmware Version
Application Version
Application GUID
HMI GUID
OBH GUID

R/W
R

R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R

AWM Setup (view/set unit)

Apply Changes
DHCP
Actual IP Address
Actual Mask
Actual Gateway
Given IP Address
Given Mask
Given Gateway
AWM BSP

R/W
R/W
R
R
R
R/W
R/W
R/W
R

Design Conditions (view/set

Evap Entering Water Temp @
Evap Leaving Water Temp @

R
R

Alarm Limits (view/set unit)

Low Pressure Hold Setpoint
Low Pressure Unload Setpoint

R
R

Menu Password (view/set

Password Disable

R/W

Status/Settings (view/set
Status Circuit 1
Circuit Status
Circuit Mode
Circuit Capacity

R
R/W
R
>
>
>

Status Circuit 2
Status Circuit 3
Status Cricuit 4
Compressor (view/set circuit)
Compressor 1 Circuit 1
Run Hours
Number Of Starts
Alarm Active (Alarms)
Active Alarm 1

Active Alarm n
Acknowledge All
Alarm Log (Alarms)
Alarm Entry 1

Alarm Entry 25

R
R

R
R
R
R/W

R
R
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 AWS units can be connected to it and selected on the screen. It
provides HMI (Human Machine Interface) within a building, the building engineers 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.

Menu Button

Alarm Button
w/Flashing Red
Alarm Light

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Back Button
Push and Roll
Navigating Wheel

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Start-up and Shutdown

NOTICE
McQuay service personnel or factory authorized service agency
must perform initial start-up in order to activate warranty.

CAUTION

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.
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.

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.

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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 compressor 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 used in the system, drain all water from the unit evaporator and
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 field-installed
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.

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

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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)
10 (-12.2)
0 (-17.8)
-10 (-23.3)
-20 (-28.9)
-30 (-34.4)
-40 (-40.0)
-50 (-45.6)
-60 (-51.1)

Percent Volume Glycol Concentration Required

For Freeze Protection
For Burst Protection
Ethylene Glycol Propylene Glycol Ethylene Glycol Propylene Glycol
16
18
11
12
25
29
17
20
33
36
22
24
39
42
26
28
44
46
30
30
48
50
30
33
52
54
30
35
56
57
30
35
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.

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Field Wiring Diagram

Figure 17, Typical Field Wiring Diagram, Sheet 1

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 17, 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 AWS 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 allow
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).

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Sealing
Spigot

2
3

1
2
5

Oil Filter - 250mm

Oil Filter Housing Cover

O-Ring 89.5x3

O-Ring 76.1x3.4

M8 Bolts

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.
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

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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 residue. 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.

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.

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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 AWS 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.

Preventative Maintenance Schedule

PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
OPERATION
General
Complete unit log and review (Note 3)
Inspect unit for loose or damaged components and visible leaks
Inspect thermal insulation for integrity
Clean and paint as required
Electrical
Sequence test controls
Check contactors for pitting, replace as required
Check terminals for tightness, tighten as necessary
Clean control panel interior
Clean control box fan filter (Note 7)
Visually inspect components for signs of overheating
Verify compressor and oil heater operation
Megger compressor motor
Refrigeration/Lubricant
Leak test
Check liquid line sight glasses for clear flow
Check compressor oil sight glass for correct level (lubricant charge)
Check filter-drier pressure drop (see manual for spec)
Check lubricant filter pressure drop (Note 6)
Perform compressor vibration test
Perform oil analysis test on compressor oil
Condenser (air-cooled)
Clean condenser coils (Note 4)
Check fan blades for tightness on shaft (Note 5)
Check fans for loose rivets and cracks, check motor brackets
Check coil fins for damage and straighten as necessary

WEEKLY

MONTHLY
(Note 1)

ANNUAL
(Note 2)

X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X

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. The weekly fan filter cleaning schedule can be modified to meet job conditions. It is important that he
filter allows full air flow.

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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 compressors 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.

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.

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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

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.

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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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