Air-Cooled Screw Compressor Chiller: Operating Manual

Operating Manual OM AGSD3
Group: Chiller
Part Number: 331376101
Date: August 2007
Supercedes: New
Air-Cooled Screw Compressor Chiller

AGS 170D through AGS 210D
Software Version AGSG30101F
60 Hertz, R-134a
Table of Contents
Controller Features ...................................4 Calculations........................................... 39
General Description...................................5 Compressor Control .............................. 40
Control Panel Layout...............................5 Condenser Fan Control ......................... 45
Definitions ...............................................6 EXV Control ......................................... 47
Component Description.............................9 Economizer Control .............................. 50
Hardware Structure..................................9 Alarms and Events .................................. 51
System Architecture...............................10 Unit Stop Alarms................................... 51
Sequence of Operation ............................11 Unit Events............................................ 52
Controller Operation...............................17 Circuit Stop Alarms............................... 52
Setpoints ................................................22 Circuit Events........................................ 56
Controller Functions ...............................26 Alarm Logging...................................... 57
Parameter Definitions............................26 Event Logging....................................... 57
Unit Enable............................................26 Using the Controller................................ 58
Unit Mode Selection..............................28 Security ................................................. 60
Unit States .............................................29 Editing Setpoints ................................... 61
Ice Mode Start Delay.............................30 Clearing Alarms .................................... 61
Evaporator Pump Control......................30 Unit Controller (CP1) Screens .............. 61
Leaving Water Temperature (LWT) Reset Editing Review...................................... 73
...............................................................31 Start-up and Shutdown........................... 74
Quiet Night Sound Reduction ...............33 Temporary Shutdown............................ 74
Unit Capacity Overrides ........................33 Extended (Seasonal) Shutdown ............ 75
BAS Interface ...........................................34 Field Wiring Diagram............................. 78
Circuit Functions .....................................39
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This manual provides setup, operating, and troubleshooting information for the McQuay
MicroTech ΙΙ controller for Model AGS-D3 vintage, air-cooled, rotary screw compressor
chillers. Please refer to the current version of the installation and maintenance manual IMM
AGSD3 (available on www.mcquay.com) for information relating to the unit itself.
Software Version: This manual covers units with Software Version AGSG30101F and
includes version E changes. The unit’s software version number can be viewed by pressing
the MENU and ENTER keys (the two right keys) simultaneously. Then, pressing the
MENU key will return to the Menu screen.
BOOT Version: 3.01F
BIOS Version: 3.62
! DANGER
Electric shock hazard: can cause personal injury or equipment damage. This equipment
must be properly grounded. Connections to, and service of, the MicroTech II control panel
must be performed only by personnel who are knowledgeable in the operation of the
equipment being controlled
! WARNING
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 user’s own expense.
McQuay International Corporation disclaims any liability resulting from any interference or for the
correction thereof.
Temperature and Humidity Limitations

The MicroTech ΙΙ controller is designed to operate within an ambient temperature range of
-20°F to +149°F (-29°C to +65.1°C) with a maximum relative humidity of 95% (non-
condensing).
Language
This version of the software is set up for English language and inch-pounds units of measure
only.
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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 LONWORKS,
Modbus, or BACnet standard open protocols for all BAS manufacturers-simplified
with McQuay’s Open Choices feature.
• Pressure transducers for direct reading of system pressures. Preemptive control of low
evaporator pressure conditions and high discharge temperature and pressure to take
corrective action prior to a fault trip.
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General Description
Control Panel Layout
The control panel is located on the front of the unit, to the left of the power panel.
Table 1, Control Panel Components
Expansion Valve Circuit Breakers

Drivers
MicroTech II
Controller, CP1
MicroTech II Controller,
CP2,
On Three-Compressor
Units Only
Switches & Fuses
Terminal Blocks
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Definitions
Active Setpoint
The active setpoint is the setting in effect at any given moment. This variation occurs on
setpoints that can be altered during normal operation. Resetting the chilled water leaving
temperature setpoint by one of several methods, such as return water temperature, is an
example.
Active Capacity Limit

The active setpoint is the setting in effect at any given moment. Any one of several external
inputs can limit a compressor’s capacity below its maximum value.
Condenser Saturated Temperature Target

The saturated condenser temperature target is calculated by first using the following
equation:
Sat condenser temp target raw = 0.833(evaporator sat temp) + 68.34
The “raw” value is the initial calculated value. This value is then limited to a range defined
by the Condenser Saturated Temperature Target minimum and maximum setpoints. These
setpoints simply cut off the value to a working range, and this range can be limited to a
single value if the two setpoints are set to the same value.
Dead Band
The dead band is a range of values surrounding a setpoint such that a change in the variable
occurring within the dead band range causes no action from the controller. For example, if a
temperature setpoint is 44°F and it has a dead band of ± 2 degrees F, nothing will happen
until the measured temperature is less than 42°F or more than 46°F.
DIN
Digital input, usually followed by a number designating the number of the input.
Discharge Superheat
Discharge superheat is calculated for each circuit using the following equation:
Discharge Superheat = Discharge Temperature – Condenser Saturated Temperature
Error
In the context of this manual, “Error” is the difference between the actual value of a variable
and the target setting or setpoint.
Evaporator Approach
The evaporator approach is calculated for each circuit. The equation is as follows:
Evaporator Approach = LWT – Evaporator Saturated Temperature
See page 38 for more details
Evap Recirc Timer
A timing function, with a 30-second default, that holds off any reading of chilled water for
the duration of the timing setting. This delay allows the chilled water sensors (especially
water temperatures) to take a more accurate reading of the chilled water system conditions.
EXV
Electronic expansion valve, used to control the flow of refrigerant to the evaporator,
controlled by the circuit microprocessor.
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High Saturated Condenser – Hold Value
High Cond Hold Value = Max Saturated Condenser Value – 5 degrees F
This function prevents the compressor from loading whenever the pressure approaches
within 5 degrees of the maximum discharge pressure. The purpose is to keep the
compressor online during periods of possibly temporary elevated pressures.
High Saturated Condenser – Unload Value
High Cond Unload Value = Max Saturated Condenser Value – 3 degrees F
This function unloads the compressor whenever the pressure approaches within 3 degrees of
the maximum discharge pressure. The purpose is to keep the compressor online during
periods of possibly temporary elevated pressures.
Light Load Stg Dn Point
The percent load point at which one of two operating compressors will shut off, transferring
the unit load to the remaining compressor.
Load Limit
An external signal from the keypad, the BAS or a 4-20 ma signal that limits the compressor
loading to a designated percent of full load. Frequently used to limit unit power input.
Load Balance
Load balance is a technique that equally distributes the total unit load among the running
compressors on a unit or group of units.
Low Ambient Lockout

Prevents the unit from operating (or starting) at ambient temperatures below the setpoint.
Low Pressure Unload Setpoint

The psi evaporator pressure setting at which the controller will unload the compressor until
a preset pressure is reached.
Low Pressure Hold Setpoint
The psi evaporator pressure setting at which the controller will not allow further compressor
loading.
Low/High Superheat Error
The difference between actual evaporator superheat and the superheat target.
LWT
Leaving water temperature. The “water” is any fluid used in the chiller circuit.
LWT Error
Error in the controller context is the difference between the value of a variable and the
setpoint. For example, if the LWT setpoint is 44°F and the actual temperature of the water
at a given moment is 46°F, 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.
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OAT
Outside ambient air temperature
Offset
Offset is the difference between the actual value of a variable (such as temperature or
pressure) and the reading shown on the microprocessor as a result of the sensor signal.
pLAN
Peco Local Area Network is the proprietary name of the network connecting the control
elements.
Refrigerant Saturated Temperature
Refrigerant saturated temperature is calculated from the pressure sensor readings for each
circuit. The pressure is fitted to an R-134a temperature/pressure curve to determine the
saturated temperature.
Soft Load
Soft Loading is a configurable function used to ramp up the unit capacity over a given time
period, usually used to influence building electrical demand by gradually loading the unit.
SP
Setpoint
SSS
Solid state starter as used on McQuay screw compressors.
Suction Superheat
Suction superheat is calculated for each circuit using the following equation:
Suction Superheat = Suction Temperature – Evaporator Saturated Temperature
See page 38 for details.
Stage Up/Down Accumulator
The accumulator can be thought of as a bank storing occurrences that indicate the need for
an additional fan.
Stageup/Stagedown Delta-T
Staging is the act of starting or stopping a compressor or fan when another is still operating.
Startup and Stop is the act of starting the first compressor or fan and stopping the last
compressor or fan. The Delta-T is the “dead band” on either side of the setpoint in which no
action is taken.
Stage Up Delay
The time delay from the start of the first compressor to the start of the second.
Startup Delta-T
Number of degrees above the LWT setpoint required to start the first compressor.
Stop Delta-T
Number of degrees below the LWT setpoint required for the last compressor to stop.
VDC
Volts, Direct current, sometimes noted as vdc.
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Component Description
Hardware Structure
The controllers are fitted with a 16-bit microprocessor for running the control program.
There are controller terminals for connection to the controlled devices (for example:
solenoid valves, expansion valves, chilled water pumps). The program and settings are
saved permanently in FLASH memory, preventing data loss in the event of power failure
without requiring a back-up battery. The controllers also have optional remote
communication access capability for a BAS interface using standard protocols.
The Advanced MicroTech II controllers used on AGS-D chillers are not interchangeable
with previous MicroTech II controllers.
Keypad
A 4-line by 20-character liquid crystal display and 6-button keypad are mounted on the unit
and compressor controllers.
Table 2, Keypad
Left Arrow w/ Red Alarm Light Behind MENU Key
Air Conditioning
< ALARM
< VIEW
< SET
Advanced
ARROW Keys (4) ENTER Key
The four arrow keys (UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT) have three modes of use.
1. Scroll between data screens in the direction indicated by the arrows (default mode).
2. Select a specific data screen in the menu matrix using dynamic labels on the right side
of the display such as ALARM, VIEW, etc. (pressing the MENU key enters this mode).
For ease of use, a visual pathway connects the appropriate button to its respective label
on the screen.
3. Change field values in setpoint programming mode as follows:
LEFT key = Default (D) RIGHT key = Cancel (C)
UP key = Increase (+) DOWN key = Decrease (-)
These four programming functions are indicated by a one-character abbreviation ( ) on the
right side of the display. This programming mode is entered by pressing the ENTER key.
vary an electric motor’s speed.
See the “Using the Controller” section beginning on page 58 for detailed instruction on
controller operation.
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System Architecture
• One large controller (CP1) is used on 2 circuit chillers (AGS 225 through 300) and a
second large controllers (CP2) is added on 3 circuit chillers (AGS 330 through 450).
• Expansion I/O boards are used and communicate via a tLan (J23). Two are used on 2
circuit chillers and four are used on 3 circuit chillers. Expansion I/O board #3 is used
when additional pump or circuit status enable options are ordered.
A block diagram is shown below

Table 3, System Block Diagram
Service
Tool(option) RAI
pLAN
BAS RS485 Large Large

Interface- /Lon Controller CP1 Controller CP2
Bacnet, (
Modbus, 4X20LCD 4X20LCD
RS485
RS485
Expansion Expansion Expansion Expansion Expansion

I/O (EXB1) I/O (EXB4) I/O (EXB3) I/O (EXB5) I/O (EXB8)
NOTE: RAI=Remote Access Interface, EXB=Expansion Board
Table 4, pLAN Addressing

A pLAN is used to connect CP1 and CP2.
Controller Address Dip Sw 1 Position Dip Sw 2 Position Dip Sw 3 Position

Large 1 (CP1) 1 Up Down Down
Large 2 (CP2) 2 Down Up Down
Table 5, tLAN Addressing

A tLAN is used to connect the expansion modules to CP1 and CP2
Controller Expansion Serial Address

Large 1 PCOe1 1
Large 1 PCOe3 3
Large 1 PCOe4 4
Large 2 PCOe5 1
Large 2 PCOe8 4
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Sequence of Operation
Table 6, Unit Sequence of Operation (see Table 6 for circuit sequence of operation)
Unit power up
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 both
Unit in Off state circuits are disabled, either because of an alarm or the circuit pumpdown switch on
each circuit, 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.
No
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
Is unit enabled? 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.
Yes
If the chiller is enabled, then the unit will be in the Auto state and the evaporator
Evaporator pump output on
water pump output will be activated.
No
The chiller will then wait for the flow switch to close, during which time the unit
Is flow present? status will be Auto:Wait for flow.
Yes
After establishing flow, the chiller will wait some time to allow the chilled water loop
Wait for chilled water loop to
recirculate.
to recirculate for an accurate reading of the leaving water temperature. The unit
status during this time is Auto:Evap Recirc.
Keep pump output on while

unit is enabled.
The chiller is now ready to start if enough load is present. If the LWT is not high
No
enough to start, the unit status will be Auto:Wait for load.
If the LWT is high enough to start, the unit status will be Auto. A compressor can
Is there enough load to
start at this time.
start chiller?
Yes
The first circuit to start is generally the available circuit with the least number of
Start first circuit. starts, or the lowest numbered circuit if there is a tie. This circuit will go through its
start sequence at this point.
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The first circuit will load and unload as needed in an attempt to satisfy the load. It
Load/unload as needed to
will eventually get to a point where it is considered to be at full load. A circuit is at
satisfy load. full load when it reaches 75% slide target, it reaches the max slide target setting, or
it encounters a problem and is running in an inhibited state.
No
If a single circuit is not enough to satisfy the load, additional circuits will need to be
Is more capacity
needed to satisfy load? started.
No
Yes
A minimum time must pass between the starting of circuits.

Has the stage up time
delay expired?
Yes The second circuit will go through its start sequence at this point.
Start next circuit.

Note that a third circuit can be started if available. The two preceding conditions
must again be satisfied after starting the second circuit before starting the third
circuit.
Load/unload as needed to All running circuits will now load/unload as needed to satisfy the load. In addition,
satisfy load.
they will load balance so that both circuits are providing nearly equal capacity.
No
Can less circuits handle As the load drops off, the circuits will unload accordingly. If the LWT gets low
the load? enough, or all running circuits unload enough, one circuit can shut off. This can
occur with either two or three circuits running.
Yes
Shut down one circuit. The next circuit to shut off is generally the one with the most run hours.
Load/unload as needed to The remaining running circuit(s) will load/unload as needed to satisfy the load.
satisfy load.
No
When only one circuit is running, the load may drop off to the point where even
Is load satisfied?
minimum unit capacity is too much. The load has been satisfied when the LWT
drops below the shutdown point. At this time the only running circuit can shut down.
Yes
The last circuit running now shuts down.
Shut down last circuit.
The unit should be ready to start again when the LWT gets high enough. The unit
status at this time will be Auto:Wait for load.
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Table 7, Circuit Sequence of Operation
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 If the compressor is ready to start when needed, the circuit status will be
Off:Ready. When the circuit switch is off, the circuit cannot start and the status will
be Off:Pumpdown Switch.
No
This compressor will be next on if it has the least starts of the compressors that are
Next on?
not running and are available to run.
No
Yes
If there is a need for more cooling capacity, the compressor designated as next on
Stage up now? can start.
When the compressor starts, the EXV will open and begin controlling the evaporator
pressure. Depending on the OAT, a number of fans may be started with the
Yes compressor to keep condenser pressure from climbing too fast. The circuit status
will normally be Run: Disc SH Low immediately after the compressor starts.
Start Compressor
When in the Run state, the compressor will load/unload as needed to satisfy the
load. The compressor will also load/unload to load balance with other compressors
that are running and not in a limited condition. However, it cannot load up until the
discharge superheat has been over 22 F for at least 30 seconds. After this, the
circuit status will be Run:Normal.
The EXV will operate in either Pressure Control or Superheat Control. In Pressure
Run Compressor Control, the evaporator pressure is controlled to a target pressure, which is adjusted
based on LWT and discharge superheat. In Superheat Control, the suction
superheat is controlled to a target that varies with discharge superheat.
Fans will be staged on and off, and if available the VFD speed will be modulated, to
No
control the condenser pressure. The condenser pressure is controlled to a target
that is based on evaporator pressure, with the target getting higher as the
evaporator pressure gets higher.
Next off?
No If this compressor has the most run hours of the running compressors, then this
compressor will be designated as the next one off.
Yes
If less cooling capacity is needed, the compressor designated as next off can shut
down. This condition may arise when either the LWT has dropped far enough below
the active set point or all circuits are running at a low capacity.
Stage down now?
When the circuit does a normal shutdown, a pumpdown is performed. The EXV is
closed while the compressor continues to run. As soon as the pumpdown is
initiated, the compressor is unloaded to the minimum. The condenser fans
continue to control normally during this process. The circuit status during this time
Yes is Run:Pumpdown.
Pumpdown circuit After the evaporator pressure drops below the pumpdown pressure or enough time
has passed, the compressor and fans are shut off to end the pumpdown process.
The circuit status will normally be Off:Cycle Timers at this time.
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Off Conditions
Power is supplied to the power section of the electric panel. The standard power connection
is two separate sources, one to each circuit. Optionally, the power may be supplied to a
single power connection, either a power block or optional disconnect switch.
With power supplied to the unit, 115 VAC power is applied through the control fuse F1 to
the compressor heaters, HTR1 and HTR2, evaporator heater, and the primary of the 24V
control circuit transformer.
! CAUTION
Compressor heaters must be on for at least 12 hours prior to unit start-up to avoid
compressor damage.
The 24V transformer provides power to the MicroTech II controller and related components.
With 24V power applied, the controller will check the position of the front panel system
switch Q0. If the switch is in the "stop" position, the chiller will remain off, and the display
will indicate the operating mode to be OFF: Unit Switch. The controller will then check
the pumpdown switches. If any of the switches are in the "stop" position, that circuit’s
operating mode will be displayed as OFF: Pump Down Switch. If the switches for both
circuits are in the "Stop" position, the unit status will display OFF: All Circuits Disabled.
If the remote start/stop switch is open the chiller will be OFF: Remote Switch. The chiller
may also be commanded off via communications from a separate communicating panel such
as a BAS protocol interface. The display will show OFF: BAS Disable if this operating
mode is in effect.
If an alarm condition exists which prevents normal operation of both refrigerant circuits, the
chiller will be disabled and the display will indicate OFF: Unit Alarm. If the control mode
on the keypad is set to "Manual Unit Off," the chiller will be disabled and the unit status
will display OFF: Keypad Disable.
Alarm
The red alarm light in back of the left arrow key on the controller will be illuminated when
one or more of the cooling circuits has an active alarm condition which results in the circuit
being locked out or a unit alarm is active and manual reset is required. If only a circuit
alarm is active, the remaining circuits will operate as required. Events (low-level
occurrences) will not cause the key to light.
Start-up
If none of the above "off" conditions are true, the MicroTech II controller will initiate a start
sequence and energize the chilled water pump output relay. The chiller will remain in the
WaitForFlow mode until the field-installed flow switch indicates the presence of chilled
water flow. Once flow is established, the controller will sample the chilled water
temperature and compare it against the Leaving Chilled Water Setpoint, the Control Band,
and the Start-up Delta-Temperature, which have been programmed into the controller’s
memory.
If the leaving chilled water temperature is above the Active Chilled Water Setpoint plus the
adjustable Start-up Delta-T, the controller will select the refrigerant circuit with the lowest
number of starts as the lead circuit and initiate a start request. The circuit controller will
open the EXV and start the compressor. A green light under the Enter key on the circuit
controller will illuminate to indicate that the compressor is running.
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If additional cooling capacity is required, the controller will activate additional cooling. As
the system load increases, the controller will start the lag refrigerant circuit when the lead
circuit reaches 75%, or some other capacity limit is reached, and the interstage timers are
satisfied. The compressors and capacity control solenoids will automatically be controlled
as required to meet the cooling needs of the system.
The electronic expansion valves are operated by the MicroTech II controller to maintain
precise refrigerant control to the evaporator at all conditions.
Standard FanTrol Condenser Fan Control

When the compressor starts, a number of fans may be started, depending on the OAT and
the Forced Fan setpoints. The MicroTech II controller will activate the remaining condenser
fans as needed to maintain proper condenser pressure. The MicroTech II controller
continuously monitors the condenser pressure and will adjust the number of operating
condenser fans as required. The number of condenser fans operating will vary with outdoor
temperature and system load. The condenser fans are matched to the operating compressors
so that when a compressor is off, all fans for that circuit will also be off.
Pumpdown
As the system chilled water load requirements diminish, the compressors will unload. As
the system load continues to drop, the electronic expansion valve will be stepped closed, the
solenoid valve will close, and the refrigerant circuits will go through a pumpdown sequence.
As the evaporator pressure falls below the pumpdown pressure setpoint while pumping
down, the compressor and condenser fans will stop. The unit has a one-time pumpdown
control logic; therefore, if the evaporator pressure rises while the compressor is in the off
state, the controller will not initiate another pumpdown sequence. The circuit controller will
keep the compressor off until the next call for cooling occurs.
The chilled water pump output relay will generally remain energized until the unit is in the
Off State due to the remote stop switch, unit Off switch, BAS command, or keypad setting
calling for the unit to be disabled.
Liquid Line Solenoid Valve (LLSV)

The LLSV cycles with the compressor starter. Its purpose is to provide a positive seal in the
liquid line in the event of a power failure. A power failure may prevent the expansion valve
from closing completely by removing power before the valve steps all the way closed.
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Table 8, AGSD3 Piping Schematic
SCHRADER
VALVE RELIEF CHARGING
DISCHARGE DISCHARGE SUCTION
(HEADER) VALVE VALVE
TUBING SCHRADER CHECK AND SHUT-OFF
VALVE SHUT-OFF VALVE
AIR VALVE
FLOW
CHARGING
VALVE
RELIEF FRAME 3200

AIR AIR VALVE COMPRESSOR
FIELD CONNECTION
FLOW FLOW
SUCTION LINE
LIQUID
SHUT-OFF
VALVE CONDENSOR
ASSEMBLY SUCTION
TUBING
FIELD CONNECTION
LIQUID LINE
LIQUID
TUBING
SCHRADER FILTER SOLENOID

VALVE DRIER VALVE
WATER OUT WATER IN
DX EVAPORATOR
SCHRADER SIGHT EXPANSION
VALVE GLASS VALVE
FACTORY PIPING FIELD PIPING 330591001-R3
NOTE: The above figure illustrates the piping for the remote evaporator option. For the standard packaged
version, the field piping shown as dotted would be installed in the factory.
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Controller Operation
CP1 Inputs/Outputs
I/O for the unit control and for circuits one and two are found on CP1.
Analog Inputs
# Description Signal Source Normal Range
1 Slide Load Indicator #1 4-20 mA Current 1 to 23 mA
3 Evaporator Pressure #1 4-20 mA Current 3 to 22 mA
4 Discharge Temperature #1 PT1000 Sensor -45 to 240°F
6 Condenser Pressure #1 4-20 mA Current 3 to 22 mA
7 Condenser Pressure #2 4-20 mA Current 3 to 22 mA
8 Evaporator Pressure #2 4-20 mA Current 3 to 22 mA
9 Evaporator Entering Water Temp NTC Thermister -45 to 212°F
10 Evaporator Leaving Water Temp NTC Thermister -45 to 212°F
Analog Outputs
# Description Output Signal Range
1 VFD #1 0-10VDC 0 to 100% (1000 steps resolution)
2 EXV #1 0-10VDC 0 to 6386 steps (1000 steps resolution)
5 Reserved for Ceechina VFD#1 (future) 0-10VDC 0 to 100% (1000 steps resolution)
6 Reserved for Ceechina VFD#2 (future) 0-10VDC 0 to 100% (1000 steps resolution)
Digital Inputs
# Description Signal Off Signal On
1 Circuit Switch #1 Cir 1 disabled Cir 1 enabled
3 Evaporator Water Flow Switch No Flow Flow
4 PVM/GFP #1 Fault No Fault
5 Mode Switch Cool mode Ice mode
6 Mechanical High Pressure Switch #1 Fault No Fault
8 Open
9 Open
10 VFD Fault #1 Fault No Fault
12 Starter Fault #1 Fault No Fault
13H Low Pressure Switch #1 Fault No Fault
16 Unit Switch Unit disabled Unit enabled
17 Remote Switch Unit disabled Unit enabled
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Digital Outputs
# Description Output OFF Output ON
1 SSS Enable Compressor Off Compressor On
2 SV Load Off Load
3 SV Unload Off Unload
4 Open
5 SV Liquid Line Off Enabled
6 Fan motor 11/VFD enable Off Fan on
7 Fan motor 12 Off Fan on
8 Fan motor 13/14 Off Fans on
10 SV Load Off Load
12 EXV close #1 Open Pumpdown
14 Open
15 SV Liquid Line Off Fans on
16 Fan motor 21/VFD enable Off Fans on
17 Fan motor 22 Off Fans on
Expansion I/O Controller 1

EXB1 is connected to CP1 for additional I/O.
Analog Inputs
# Description Signal Source Expected Range
1 Suction Temperature #1 NTC Thermister -45 to 195°F
3 Ambient Temperature NTC Thermister -45 to 195°F
4 Open
Analog Outputs
1 Open
Digital Inputs
1 Thermistor Fault #1 Fault No fault
2 Thermistor Fault #2 Fault No fault
3 Open
4 Open
Digital Outputs
# Description Output Off Output On
1 Evap Water Pump Output #1 Pump Off Pump On
2 Remote Alarm Bell Alarm Off Alarm On
3 SV Economizer #1 Off Enabled
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Analog Inputs
1 Chilled Water Reset 4-20 mA Current 4 to 20 mA
2 Demand Limit 4-20 mA Current 4 to 20 mA
3 Oil Pressure #1 4-20 mA Current 3 to 22 mA
Analog Outputs
1 Open
Digital Inputs
1 Open
2 External Alarm Alarm active Alarm not active
3 Open
4 Open
Digital Outputs
1 Fan motor 15/16 Fans Off Fans On
2 Fan motor 17/18/19 Fans Off Fans On
3 Fan motor 25/26 Fans Off Fans On
4 Fan motor 27/28/29 Fans Off Fans On

Analog Inputs
# Description Signal Source Range
1 Open
2 Open
3 Open
4 Open
Analog Outputs
1 Open
Digital Inputs
1 Pump #1 alarm Pump Failure Pump OK
2 Pump #2 alarm Pump Failure Pump OK
3 Open
4 Open
Digital Outputs
1 Evap Water Pump Output #2 Pump Off Pump On
2 Compressor Status Enable #1 Compressor Off Compressor On
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Controller CP2
I/O for circuit three (applies to AG S330D to 450D) are found on CP2.
Analog Inputs
# Description Signal Source Normal Range
2 Open
3 Suction Pressure #3 4-20 mA Current 3 to 22 mA
5 Open
6 Discharge Pressure #3 4-20 mA Current 3 to 22 mA
7 Open
8 Open
9 Open
10 Open
Analog Outputs
3 Open
4 Open
5 Open
6 Open
Digital Inputs
2 Open
3 Open
5 Open mode Ice mode
7 Open
8 Open
9 Open
11 Open No Fault
13 Open
15 Open
16 Open
17 Open
18 Open
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Digital Outputs
# Description Output OFF Output ON
2 SV Load Off Load
4 Open
5 SV Liquid Line Off Enabled
6 Fan motor 31/VFD enable Off Fan on
7 Fan motor 32 Off Fan on
9 Open
10 Open
11 Open
13 Open
14 Open
15 Open
16 Open
17 Open
18 Open

Analog Inputs
# Description Signal Source Range
2 Open
3 Open
4 Open
Analog Outputs
1 Open
Digital Inputs
1 Thermistor Fault #2 Fault No Fault
2 Open
3 Open
4 Open
Digital Outputs
1 Open
2 Open
4 Open
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Analog Inputs
1 Open
2 Open
4 Open
Analog Outputs
1 Open
Digital Inputs
1 Open
2 Open
3 Open
4 Open
Digital Outputs
2 Fan motor 37/38/39 Off Fans on
3 Open
4 Open
Setpoints
All setpoints are made on CP1, including circuit 3 settings on three-compressor units.
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.
The PW (password) column indicates the password that must be active in order to change
the setpoint
Description Default Range PW
Unit
Unit Enable OFF OFF, ON O
Unit Mode Cool Cool, Ice, Test O
Control source Switches Switches, Keypad, Network O
Cool, Cool w/Glycol, Cool/Ice
Available Modes Cool M
w/Glycol, ICE w/Glycol, TEST
Cool LWT (25°F With Glycol) 44 °F 25 (40) to 60 °F O
Ice LWT 25 °F 20 to 38°F O
Startup Delta T 10 °F 0 to 10 °F O
Stop Delta T 1.5 °F 0 to 3 °F O
Stage Up Delta T 2 °F 0 to 3 °F O
Stage Down Delta T 1 °F 0 to 3 °F O
Max Pulldown 5 °F/min 0.5-5.0 °F /min M
Evap Recirc Timer 30 0 to 300 seconds M
#1 Only, #2 Only, Auto,
Evap Pump Select #1 Only M
#1 Primary, #2 Primary
LWT Reset Type NONE NONE, RETURN, 4-20mA, OAT M
Max Reset 0 °F 0 to 20 °F M
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Start Reset Delta T 10 °F 0 to 20 °F M
Soft Load Off Off, On M
Begin Capacity Limit 40% 20-100% M
Soft Load Ramp 20 min 1-60 minutes M
Demand Limit Off Off, On M
# of Circuits 2 2-4 O
Low Ambient Lockout 55 °F -10 (35) to 70 °F M
Ice Time Delay 12 1-23 hours M
Clear Ice Timer No No,Yes M
SSS Communication No No, Yes M
Single Point, Multi Point ,
PVM Multi Point O
None(SSS)
Quiet Night Disabled Disabled, Enabled M
Quiet Night Start Time 21:00 18:00 - 23:59
Quiet Night End Time 6:00 5:00 – 9:59
Quiet Night Condenser Offset 10.0°F 0.0 – 25.0°F
BAS Protocol Modbus BACnet, LonWorks, Modbus M
Ident number 1 0-200 M
Baud Rate 19200 1200,2400,4800,9600,19200 M
Evap LWT sensor offset 0 -5.0 to 5.0 deg M
Evap EWT sensor offset 0 -5.0 to 5.0 deg M
OAT sensor offset 0 -5.0 to 5.0 deg M
Compressors-Global
Start-start timer 20 min 15-60 minutes M
Stop-start timer 5 min 3-20 minutes M
Pumpdown Pressure 25 psi 10 to 40 psi M
Pumpdown Time Limit 120 sec 0 to 180 sec M
Light Load Stg Dn Point 25% 20 to 50% M
Stage Up Delay 5 min 0 to 60 min M
Max # Comps Running 3 1-3 M
Sequence # Cir 1 1 1-3 M
Sequence # Cir 2 1 1-3 M
Alarm Limits
Low Evap Pressure-Unload 28 psi 0(26) to 45 psi M
Low Evap Pressure-Hold 30 psi 0(28) to 45 psi M
Oil Press Delay 30 sec 10-180 sec M
Oil Press Differential 25 psi 0-60 psi M
High Discharge Temperature 220 °F 150 to 230 F M
High Lift Pressure Delay 5 sec 0 to 30 sec M
Evaporator Water Freeze 36 °F 0 (36) to 42 °F M
Evaporator Flow Proof 3 sec 3 to 10 sec M
Low OAT Start Timer 60 sec 20 to 180 sec M
The following setpoints exist individually for each circuit:

Compressor
Circuit mode enable Disable, enable, test M
Slide control auto Auto, manual M
Slide position 0 0-100 M
Compressor Size 167 167, 179, 197, 205, 220, 235 M
Clear Cycle Timers No No, yes M
Maximum Slide Target 100.0 0-100.0% M
EXV control Auto Auto, manual M
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EXV position 0 0-6386 M
Service Pumpdown No No,Yes M
Slide min pos offset 0 -15 to 15% M
Slide max pos offset 0 -15 to 15% M
Evap pressure offset 0 -10.0 to 10.0 psi M
Cond pressure offset 0 -10.0 to 10.0 psi M
Oil pressure offset 0 -10.0 to 10.0 psi M
Suction temp offset 0 -5.0 to 5.0 deg M
Discharge temp offset 0 -5.0 to 5.0 deg M
Fans
Fan VFD enable On Off, On M
Number of fans 6 6 to 9 M
Saturated Condenser Temp
90.0 80.0-110.0 oF M
Target Min
Saturated Condenser Temp o
110.0 90.0-120.0 F M
Target Max
o
Stage 1 On Deadband 5 1.0-20.0 F M
Stage 2 On Deadband 5 1-20 oF M
Stage 6-8 On Deadband 8 1-20 oF M
Stage 2 Off Deadband 8 1-20 oF M
Stage 6-8 Off Deadband 5 1-20 oF M
VFD Max Speed 100% 90 to 110% M
VFD Min Speed 25% 20 to 60% M
Forced Fantrol 1 2 1 to number of fans M
Auto Adjusted Ranges

Some settings have different ranges of adjustment based on other settings. For example, for
the chilled water leaving setpoint range (Cool LWT), if the “Cool” mode is selected, the
range is 40F to 60F. If “Cool w/Glycol” mode is selected, the range is automatically
adjusted to 25F to 60F.
Cool LWT
Mode Range
Unit Mode = Cool 40 to 60oF
Unit Mode = Cool w/Glycol 25 to 60oF
Evaporator Water Freeze

Mode Range
Unit Mode = Cool 36 to 42oF
Unit Mode = Cool w/Glycol, Ice w/ Glycol 15 to 42oF
Low Evaporator Pressure Inhibit

Mode Range
Unit Mode = Cool 28 to 45 Psig
Unit Mode = Cool w/Glycol, Ice w/ Glycol 0 to 45 Psig
Low Evaporator Pressure Unload

Mode Range
Unit Mode = Cool 26 to 45 Psig
Unit Mode = Cool w/Glycol, Ice w/ Glycol 0 to 45 Psig
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Dynamic Default Values
The fan staging dead bands have different default values based on the VFD enable setpoint.
When the VFD enable setpoint is changed, a set of default values for the fan staging dead
bands is loaded as follows:
VFD is Enabled VFD is Disabled

Default Default
Setpoint Setpoint
loaded (oF) loaded (oF)
Stage 1 On Deadband 8
Stage 2 On Deadband 5 Stage 2 On Deadband 10
Stage 2 Off Deadband 8 Stage 2 Off Deadband 20

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Controller Functions
Parameter Definitions
LWT Slope
LWT slope is calculated so that the slope represents the change in LWT over a time frame of
one minute and is used to help determine the slide valve target.
Every 12 seconds, the current LWT is subtracted from the value 12 seconds back. This
value is added to a buffer containing values calculated at the last five 12-second intervals.
The final result is a slope value that represents the action of the LWT for the past 60
seconds.
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.
Circuit Capacity
The capacity of each circuit is estimated based on slide position. A circuit that is not
running is always considered to be at 0% capacity. A running circuit can have a capacity
value ranging from 20% to 100%.
The slide position and capacity value for running compressors are related as shown by the
following formula:
Circuit capacity = 0.8(Slide position) + 20
Unit Capacity
For applying unit capacity limits, an estimate of total unit capacity is needed. Unit capacity
will be based on the estimated circuit capacities.
The unit capacity is calculated using the following formula:
Unit capacity = (Circuit 1 capacity + Circuit 2 capacity)/2
Unit Enable
Enabling and disabling the chiller is controlled by the Unit Enable Setpoint, with options of
OFF and ON. Enabling allows the unit to start if there is a call for cooling and also starts
the evaporator pump.
This setpoint (in other words, enabling the unit to run) can be altered by the Unit Switch
input (unit On/Off switch), a field installed remote stop switch, a keypad entry, or a BAS
request. The Control Source Setpoint determines which sources can change the Unit Enable
Setpoint with options of SWITCHES, KEYPAD or NETWORK.
Changing the Unit Enable Setpoint can be accomplished according to Table 9
NOTE: An “x” indicates that the value is ignored.
All methods of disabling the chiller, except for the Override Stop switch, will cause a
normal shutdown of any running circuits with pumpdown. Any time the Override Stop
switch is used to disable the chiller, all running circuits will shut down immediately, without
pumping down.
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Table 9, Enable Sources
Unit Control Remote
Key-pad BAS Unit
Switch Source Switch
Entry Request Enable
Input Setpoint Input
OFF x x x x OFF
x SWITCHES OFF x x OFF
ON SWITCHES ON x x ON
ON KEYPAD x OFF x OFF
ON KEYPAD x ON x ON
ON NETWORK x x OFF OFF
ON NETWORK OFF x x OFF
ON NETWORK ON x ON ON
Example:
1. If the Control Source is set to Switches, the field-installed remote Stop Switch controls
enabling. If the unit-mounted On/Off switch is either On or Off, the unit will be
disabled if the remote switch is Off. If the unit-mounted On/Off switch is On, the unit
will be enabled if the remote switch is On.
2. With the unit-mounted switch On, if the Control Source is Network, and the BAS signal
is Off, the unit is not enabled. If a Remote Switch is Off, the unit is not enabled. If a
Remote Switch is ON and the BAS input is On, the unit will be enabled.
Chiller Control Source Options:

Set Unit Setpoints Screen #1 (shown below) has three fields: “Enable”, “Mode” and
“Source.”
Unit Setpoints
SET UNIT SPs (1)
Enable=On
Mode= COOL
Source = KEYPAD
1. The Enable field can only be used with Source = Keypad. To enable and disable the
chiller through the keypad, any other control inputs including unit and pumpdown
switches and BAS controls are ignored. The Enable field toggles between On and Off.
2. The Mode field is an informational display, showing the active control mode of the
chiller. It is used as an input only when the source is set to keypad. Only then can this
field be changed manually.
3. The Source field has three options, “SWITCHES”(default), “KEYPAD”, and “BAS
NETWORK”.
a. Switches source is used when there is no BAS interface used. This allows the unit
switches to function as pumpdown and shutdown switches for the circuit. This
option is used with applications using the remote start/stop input and not using a
BAS interface.
b. Keypad source is used to override BAS or remote start/stop commands. This would
be used for servicing only.
c. BAS Network source would be used for those applications using “MODBUS”,
“BACnet”, or “LON” communications through a building automation system. BAS
Protocol is set at Set Unit Setpoints item #14.
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Switches
All methods of disabling the chiller, except for the Override Stop switch, will cause a
normal pumpdown shutdown of any running circuits.
Rapid shutdown by the Override Stop switch without going through the pumpdown cycle is
undesirable and should only be used for an emergency shutdown or for manually and locally
disabling the unit after both circuits have gone through a normal shutdownand the
compressors have stopped.
The unit switch Q0, will perform a pumpdown and shutoff on all running compressors.
The system switches, Q1, Q2, (and Q3) will perform a pumpdown and shutoff on
compressors #1, #2, (or #3).
Unit Mode Selection

The overall operating mode of the chiller is set by the Unit Mode Setpoint with options of
COOL, COOL w/Glycol, ICE w/Glycol, HEAT, and TEST. This setpoint can be altered by
the keypad, BAS, and Mode input. Changes to the Unit Mode Setpoint are controlled by
two additional setpoints.
• Available Modes Setpoint: Determines the operational modes available at any time
with options of COOL, COOL w/Glycol, COOL/ICE w/Glycol, and ICE w/Glycol.
• Control Source Setpoint: Determines the source that can change the Unit Mode
Setpoint with options of KEYPAD, NETWORK, or SWITCHES.
When the Control Source is set to KEYPAD, the Unit Mode will stay at its previous setting
until changed by the operator. When the Control Source is set to BAS, the most recent BAS
mode request will go into effect even if it changed while the Control source was set to
KEYPAD or DIGITAL INPUTS.
Changing the Unit Mode Setpoint can be accomplished according to the following table.
NOTE: An “x” indicates that the value is ignored.
Control Source Mode BAS Available Modes

Keypad Entry Unit Mode
Setpoint Input Request Setpoint
COOL
x x x x COOL
x x x x COOL w/Glycol COOL w/Glycol
SWITCHES OFF x x COOL/ICE w/Glycol COOL w/Glycol
SWITCHES ON x x COOL/ICE w/Glycol ICE w/Glycol
KEYPAD x COOL w/Glycol x COOL/ICE w/Glycol COOL w/Glycol
KEYPAD x ICE w/Glycol x COOL/ICE w/Glycol ICE w/Glycol
NETWORK x x COOL COOL/ICE w/Glycol COOL w/Glycol
NETWORK x x ICE COOL/ICE w/Glycol ICE w/Glycol
x x x x ICE w/Glycol ICE w/Glycol
x x x x TEST TEST
Unit Test Mode

The unit test mode allows manual testing of controller outputs. Entering this mode requires
the following conditions.
• Unit OFF input = OFF (i.e. entire chiller is shut down).
• Manager password active.
• Available Unit Mode setpoint = TEST
A test menu can then be selected to allow activation of the outputs. It will be possible to
switch each digital output ON or OFF and set the analog outputs to any value.
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Unit States
The unit will always be in one of three states. Transitions between these states occur as
shown below.
Unit States
Power ON OFF
T1
T3
T4
T2
PUMPDOWN AUTO
Transitions:
T1 – Transition from Off to Auto requires all of the following:
• Unit enabled based on settings and switches.
• If unit mode is ice, the ice timer has expired
• No unit alarms exist.
• At least one circuit is enabled and available to start.
T2 – Transition from Auto to Pumpdown requires any of the following:

• Control source is keypad and the unit enable keypad setting is Off.
• Control source is BAS and either the remote switch is Off or the BAS command is Off
• Control source is switches and the remote switch is Off
• Unit switch Q0 is Off.
T3 – Transition from Pumpdown to Off requires any of the following:

• All circuits have finished pumpdown and are Off.
• A unit alarm is active.
T4 – Transition from Auto to Off requires any of the following:

• 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
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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 setpoint
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

The state-transition diagram shown below controls operation of the evaporator pump.
Table 10, Evaporator Pump States
Evaporator Pump
States
Power ON OFF
T1
T3
T4
T2
RUN START
T5
Transitions:
T1 – Transition from Off to Start requires any of the following

• Unit state = Auto AND If Low OAT Lockout is active then LWT <= 40 °F
• LWT < Freeze setpoint - 1 °F
T2 – Transition from Start to Run

• Flow ok for time > evaporator recirculate time
T3 – Transition from Run to Off requires any of the following

• Unit state = Off AND LWT > Freeze setpoint
• Low OAT Lockout is active AND No compressors running AND LWT > 70°F
T4 – Transition from Start to Off requires any of the following

• Unit state = Off AND LWT > Freeze setpoint
• Low OAT Lockout is active AND No compressors running AND LWT > 70°F
T5 – Transition from Run to Start

• Evaporator flow switch is open AND Evaporator state = Run for time greater than Flow
Proof setpoint
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Pump Selection
The pump output used will be determined by the Evap Pump Control setpoint. This setting
allows the following configurations:
#1 only – Pump 1 will always be used

#2 only – Pump 2 will always be used
Auto – The pump used will be the one with the least run hours
Auto Pump Control
Auto control compares the run hours of each pump before there is a need to start a pump,
and the pump with the least hours will be designated as the one to start. The selected pump
output will be ON if the Evap State is set to START or RUN. Both outputs will be OFF if
the Evap State is set to OFF.
Leaving Water Temperature (LWT) Reset
The Active Leaving Water setpoint is set to the current Leaving Water Temperature (LWT)
setpoint, unless the unit is in COOL or COOL w/Glycol mode, and any of the reset methods
below are selected. The type of reset in effect is determined by the LWT Reset Type
setpoint. The Active Leaving Water variable is sent to all circuits for capacity control after
the applicable reset is applied. Reset is not available in the ICE mode.
Reset changes at the rate of 0.1°F every 10 seconds.
Reset Type – NONE

The Active Leaving Water variable is set equal to the current LWT setpoint.
Reset Type – RETURN

The Active Leaving Water variable is adjusted by the return water temperature.
Return Reset
LWT set Point+Max Reset

(54)
Active
Max Reset
LWT (10)
(oF)
LWT Set Point
(44)
0 Start Reset Delta T
Evap Delta T (oF)
The active setpoint is reset using the following parameters:

1. Cool LWT setpoint
2. Max Reset setpoint
3. Start Reset Delta T setpoint
4. Evap Delta T
Reset is accomplished by changing the Active Leaving Water variable from the Cool LWT
setpoint to the Cool LWT set-point + Max Reset setpoint as the Evaporator EWT – LWT
(Evap delta t) varies from the Start Reset Delta T set-point to 0.
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Reset Type – 4-20 mA
The Active Leaving Water variable is adjusted by the 4 to 20 mA reset analog input.
Parameters used:
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 setpoint 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 is shown below.
4-20 mA Reset - Cool Mode
(54)
Active
Max Reset
LWT (10)
(oF)
Cool LWT Set
Point (44)
0 4 20
Reset Signal (mA)

Reset Type – OAT
The Active Leaving Water variable is reset based on the outdoor ambient temperature.
Parameters used:
3. OAT
Reset is 0 if the outdoor ambient temperature is greater than 75 F. From 75 down to 60 F
the reset varies linearly from no reset to the max reset at 60 F. At ambient temperatures less
than 60 F, reset is equal to the Max Reset setpoint.
OAT Reset
Cool LWT+Max Reset

(54)
Active
Max Reset
LWT (10)
(oF)
Cool LWT Set-Point
(44)
60 75
OAT (oF)
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Quiet Night Sound Reduction
• Quiet Night operation is in effect if it is enabled via the setpoint, the unit is running in
cool mode, and the unit time is between the start and end time settings.
• When Quiet Night is in effect, the maximum LWT reset will be applied. This is to limit
the capacity of the compressors. In addition, the circuits will offset their condenser
targets up. Depending on conditions, this can result in less fans running and/or the VFD
running at a lower speed.
• The unit status will indicate when Quiet Night is in effect (assuming no overriding
status is active).
• The Quiet Night reset will be overridden by any other reset source (4-20mA, return
water, OAT).
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 compressor
capacity control.
The estimated unit capacity and the active capacity limit are sent to all circuits for use in
compressor capacity control.
Soft Load
Soft Loading is a configurable function used to ramp up the unit capacity over a given time.
The setpoints 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 setpoint to
100% over the amount of time specified by the Soft Load Ramp setpoint. 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
setpoint is set to ON.
As the signal varies from 4 mA up to 20 mA, the maximum unit capacity changes linearly
from 100% to 0%. Although the demand limit can call for 0% capacity, this signal will
never cause a running compressor to shut down. Rather, all running compressors will be
held at minimum load, and this may occur at a demand limit value that is actually less than
20mA.
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 linearly from
0% to 100%. Although the network limit can call for 0% capacity, this signal will never
cause a running compressor to shut down. Rather, all running compressors will be held at
minimum load, and this may occur at a network limit value that is actually less than more
than 0%.
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BAS Interface
Connection to Chiller
Connection to the chiller for all BAS protocols is at the unit controller. An interface card
will have to be installed in the unit controller depending on the protocol being used.
Protocols Supported
The following building automation system (BAS) protocols are supported. It is possible to
change the building automation interface without loading different software.
BACnet
When protocol is set to BACnet, the baud rate and ident setpoints are not accessible. The
ident setting is locked at 1 for BACnet, and the baud rate is locked to 19200.
LONWORKS
With protocol set to LON, the baud rate and ident setpoints are not accessible. The ident
setting is locked at 1 for LON, and the baud rate is locked to 4800.
Modbus
With the protocol set to Modbus, the baud rate and ident setpoints are accessible.
Available Parameters
Types: A = Analog, I= Integer, D= Digital
I/O: I = Input only, O = Output only , I/O = Input/Output
Type Index I/O Description LONWORKS BACnet Modbus

A 1 I/O Network Cool LWT setpoint x x x
A 2 O Active LWT setpoint x x x
A 3 I Network Capacity Limit x x x
A 4 O Evap EWT x x x
A 6 O Evap LWT x x x
A 10 O Unit capacity (%) x x x
A 11 I Network Cool LWT setpoint default x
A 15 O Suction Temp x x x
A 16 O Evap sat temp x x x
A 17 O Evap pressure x x x
A 19 O Discharge Temp x x x
A 20 O Cond sat temp x x x
A 21 O Cond pressure x x x
A 31 O Slide Position x x x
A 32 O Oil Pressure x x x
A 39 O OAT x x x
A 42 O Active Capacity Limit x x x
A 50 I/O Network Ice LWT setpoint x x x
I 1 O Active alarms 1 x x x
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Type Index I/O Description LONworks BACnet Modbus
I 17 I Network chiller mode setpoint x x x
I 18 O LON Chiller run mode x x x
I 19 O Active unit mode x x x
I 20 I Network Capacity Limit default setpoint x
I 21 I Network chiller mode default setpoint x
I 22 O CSM unit full load/circuit available status x x x
I 28 O Unit model type, refrigerant x x x
I 29 O Unit language x x x
I 30 O Unit software version x x x
I 32 I Compressor select x x x
I 35 I/O Clock year x x
I 36 I/O Clock month x x
I 37 I/O Clock day of month x x
I 38 I/O Clock day of week x x
I 39 I/O Clock hours x x
I 40 I/O Clock minutes x x
I 45 O Compressor starts x x x
I 46 O Compressor run hours x x x
1 47 O Evaporator Ppump run hours x x x
D 1 I/O Network chiller enable setpoint x x x

D 2 O Chiller enable status x x x
D 3 O Active alarm indicator x x x
D 4 O Chiller run enabled x x x
D 5 O Chiller local control x x x
D 6 O Chiller capacity limited x x x
D 7 O Evaporator Water Flow x x x
D 8 O Condenser Water Flow x x x
D 9 I Network chiller enable default setpoint x
D 10 I Ignore network defaults x
D 12 I Set clock command x x
D 24 I Network clear alarm signal x x x
D 29 O Evaporator pump x x x
Parameter Details
Units of Measure
Parameters are expressed in different units depending on the protocol selected.
ParameterType Modbus Units BACnet Units LONWORKS Units
o o o
Temperature F X 10 F X 10 C X 100
Pressure PSI X 10 PSI X 10 KPa X 10
Percentage % X 10 % X 10 % X 200
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Chiller Mode
Applies to Integer 17 and Integer 19. Network Chiller Mode Setpoint and Active Chiller
Mode use the same numbering scheme to represent ice mode or cool mode. The output
representing the mode is shown below for each protocol.
Mode LONworks BACnet Modbus
Cool 3 2 2
Ice 11 1 1
LON Chiller Run Mode

Applies to Integer 18. The LON Chiller Run Mode parameter indicates the unit state as
follows:
State LONworks BACnet Modbus
Off 0 1 1
Run 2 3 3
Pumpdown 3 4 4
Service 4 5 5
State = Off any time the state is not Run or Service

State = Run when the unit state is Auto
State = Service when the unit is in Test mode
Unit Identification
Integer 28 indicates the unit model type and refrigerant. For the AGS with R-134a
refrigerant the output is 10.
Integer 29 indicates the unit language. For the AGS the language can only be English, so
output is 1.
Integer 30 indicates the software version and revision. The hundreds digit represents the
version, and the remaining part represents the revision letter.
Compressor Select
Compressor Select is used to select the compressor for which the associated parameters will
be sent to the BAS interface. The input should equal the number of the compressor for
which data is desired. If a 0 is sent from the BAS, this will also select compressor 1.
Timeclock Setting
The chiller time and date may be changed through the BAS interface. Time and date are
updated by first setting the values for the time and date inputs on the BAS. When the BAS
sets digital index 12 high, the time and date in the controller is set to the values supplied by
the BAS. The values used are as follows:
Year: Integer # 35 (00 to 99)

Month: Integer # 36 (1 to 12)
Day of Month: Integer # 37 (1 to 31)
Day of Week: Integer # 38 (1 to 7)
Hour: Integer # 39 (0 to 23)
Minute: Integer # 40 (0 to 59)
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Network Defaults
The network setpoint default values are used only for the LONWORKS protocol. Digital
index 10 determines whether the network defaults should be loaded at startup. The startup
process is as follows.
Immediately after the controller powers up, the protocol is checked. If the protocol is
LONWORKS, then the current status of the BAS unit enable setpoint, digital 1, is stored in a
temporary location and the BAS enabled setpoint is set to disable. A ten-second timer
should lapse, then the “ignore network defaults” setting is checked. If this is set low, then
the defaults for BAS cool setpoint, network limit, unit enable, and unit mode will be loaded.
If the setting is set high, then no defaults are loaded and the status of the BAS enable
setpoint is restored to the original value.
Unit Full Load/Circuit Available Status for CSM

A unit full load flag and circuit available flags are set for use by the CSM. These flags tell
the BAS system when the unit is running at the maximum available capacity, and which
circuits are available to the BAS for more capacity.
The full load flag is set when either of the following are true:
• -Each circuit is either running at maximum capacity or is disabled
• -Unit capacity is greater than or equal to the unit capacity limit
The circuit available flag for each circuit is set when all the following are true:
• -Circuit is communicating on pLAN
• -Unit Control Source = BAS
• -[Remote switch is closed AND Unit switch is closed AND Unit state = Off] OR
Unit state = Auto
• -Low OAT lock condition does not exist
• -Circuit is enabled
The unit full load flag is represented by bit 0 of integer index 22. Circuit one available flag
is represented by bit 1, and circuit two available flag is represented by bit 2.
Digital Output Parameters
Type Index I/O Description Details

D 2 O Chiller enable status Set whenever the chiller is enabled by all settings and switches
D 3 O Active alarm indicator Set when any alarm is active. Active events do not set this output
D 4 O Chiller run enabled Set when the unit state is auto
D 5 O Chiller local control Set when the unit control source is set to keypad or switches.
Set when a unit capacity limit is active, any circuit is disabled, or
D 6 O Chiller capacity limited
any circuit is limited in capacity.
D 7 O Evaporator water flow Set when evaporator flow switch is closed
The MicroTech II controller is equipped with the Open Choices feature, an exclusive
McQuay feature that provides easy unit interface with a building automation system (BAS).
If the unit will be tied into a BAS, the controller should have been purchased with the
correct factory-installed communication module. The modules can also be added in the
field during or after installation.
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If a communication module was ordered, one of the following BAS interface installation
manuals was shipped with the unit. Contact your local McQuay sales office for a
replacement, if necessary or obtain from www.mcquay.com.
• IM 735, LONWORKS Communication Module Installation
• IM 736, BACnet MSTP Communication Module Installation
• IM 837, BACnet IP/Ethernet Communication Module Installation
• IM 743, Modbus Communication Module Installation
• ED 15062, Microtech II Chiller Protocol Information – BACnet MSTP and
LONWORKS
• ED 15063, Microtech II Chiller Unit Controller Protocol Information – Modbus
• ED 15100, Microtech II Chiller Protocol Information – BACnet IP/Ethernet
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Circuit Functions
Calculations
Refrigerant Saturated Temperature
Refrigerant saturated temperature is calculated from the pressure sensor readings for each
circuit. The pressure is fitted to a curve made up of 12 straight-line segments. The points
used to define these segments are shown in the following tables.
Evaporator Pressure Conversion:

Pressure (PSI) Temperature (oF)
0 -15.0
7.1 0
19.0 20.0
34.7 39.0
50.7 54.0
70.4 69.0
99.6 87.0
129.2 102.0
166.8 118.0
205.4 132.0
246.5 145.0
320.0 165.0
428.5 188.1
Condenser Pressure Conversion:

Pressure (PSI) Temperature (oF)
0 0.6
17.5 18.5
31.5 35.9
50.0 53.7
76.0 73.4
115.0 95.6
161.5 116.2
185.0 125.2
260.0 149.2
284.5 155.9
349.5 172.0
365.5 175.5
428.5 188.1
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
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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 = Discharge Pressure – Oil Pressure
Compressor Control
Next On / Next Off
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 start sequence can also be determined by an operator-
defined sequence.
Next On
Only circuits that are available to start immediately are eligible to be next on.
• The circuit with the lowest sequence number should be next on.
• If the sequence numbers are all the same, the circuit with the lowest number of
starts should be next on.
• If the starts are equal and the sequence numbers are all the same, the circuit with the
lowest number of run hours should be next on.
• If the run hours are equal, the sequence numbers are all the same, and the run hours
are all the same, then the lowest numbered circuit should be next on.
Next Off
• Only circuits that are currently in the run state are eligible to be next off.
• The circuit with the lowest sequence number should be next off.
• If the sequence numbers are all the same, the circuit with the highest run hours
should be next off.
• If the run hours are equal and the sequence numbers are all the same, the lowest
numbered circuit should be next off.
Required Parameters
1. Sequence number setpoint for all compressors.
2. Number of starts for all compressors.
3. Number of run hours for all compressors.
4. Status of all compressors (Available/Unavailable, Pumping down, Running, etc.).
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Start/Stop Timing – Cool Mode
This section defines when a compressor is to start or stop, when the chiller is operating in
cool mode.
Each circuit looks at all the required parameters independently to determine if it is time to
stage up or stage down.
Required Parameters
Startup Delta T setpoint.
Stage-Up Delta T setpoint
Stage-Down Delta T setpoint
Stop-Delta T setpoint
LWT error
Full load indicator for each compressor
Stage-Up Delay setpoint
Light Load Stage-Down setpoint
Full Load Indicator
A circuit is considered to be at full load in the compressor staging logic when any of the
following occur:
• Slide control = manual
• A low or high pressure limit event has been active for 10 seconds
• Slide target >= 75% AND max slide target > 75%
• Slide target >= max slide target AND max slide target <= 75%
Stage-Up Delay
There is a stage-up delay after starting the first compressor. After the first compressor
starts, a time equal to the stage-up delay setpoint must pass before the next compressor is
allowed to start.
The delay only applies when a compressor is already running. If the first compressor starts
and very quickly fails on alarm or some other event shuts it off, then the other compressor
may start without the delay.
Light Load Stage-Down

When multiple compressors are running and they are all at a low capacity, more efficient
operation can be achieved by shutting down a compressor and allowing the remaining
compressor to increase in capacity to handle the load.
If all running compressors have slide targets less than the Light-Load Stage-Down setpoint
and the LWT is less than the active LWT setpoint plus the Stage-Up Delta T setpoint, then
the stage down should occur.
Multiple Compressor Start/Stop Timing – Ice Mode

This section defines when a compressor is to start or stop when the chiller is operating in ice
mode.
Required Parameters
Startup Delta T setpoint.
Stage Up Delta T setpoint
LWT error (See definition under Compressor Capacity Control section.)
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Compressor Capacity Control
Compressor capacity is determined by calculating a slide position target. Adjustment to the
slide target for normal running conditions occurs every 5 seconds. For loading a maximum
change of 1% is allowed, and for unloading a maximum change of 2% is allowed.
Required parameters
Count In Load Balance status for each compressor
Slide targets of all compressors
LWT error
LWT slope
Count In Load Balance Flag
A circuit will be counted for load balancing only if all of the following are true:
• Compressor state is run
• Compressor is able to load up (no limits in effect due to pressure or superheat)
• Slide control is auto
• Slide position target is less than the max slide target setpoint
Cool Mode
When the chiller is in COOL mode, capacity of the compressor is adjusted to maintain
leaving water temperature at the Active LWT setpoint, while balancing the load between
running circuits. Load balance offset, lwt error, and lwt slope are used to calculate a change
in slide position as described below.
Load balance offset:

IF other compressor is flagged to be counted in load balance
THEN Load Balance Offset = slide target - ((cir 1 target + cir 2 target + cir 3 target)/3)
ELSE Load Balance Offset = 0
LWT Error:
LWT Error = (Leaving Evaporator Water Temp) – (Active LWT setpoint).
LWT slope:
Slope (deg/minute) = sum of last five LWT changes as calculated every 12 seconds
Slide target adjustment = [LWT Error + (LWT Slope x 4) – Load Balance Offset] / #
Compressors Running
Ice Mode
In ICE mode, the compressor capacity is increased at the maximum rate continuously until
reaching the maximum slide position. Load balancing, LWT error, and LWT slope are
ignored.
Low OAT Start Logic

In order to avoid evaporator low-pressure alarms at the start of a circuit in cold climates, a
low OAT start logic is introduced. It allows the circuit to operate at low evaporator
pressures for a longer time than normal as well as multiple start attempts.
A low OAT start is initiated if the condenser saturated temperature is less than 60°F when
the compressor starts. Once this happens, the circuit is in this low OAT start state for a time
equal to the low OAT start timer setpoint. During this time, the freezestat logic and the low-
pressure events are disabled. The absolute limit of –10 psi is still enforced.
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At the end of the low OAT start, the evaporator pressure is checked. If the pressure is
greater than or equal to the low evaporator pressure unload setpoint, the start is considered
successful. If the pressure is less than the unload setpoint, the start is not successful and the
compressor will stop. Three start attempts are allowed before tripping on the restart alarm,
so if on the third attempt the start is not successful the restart alarm is triggered.
Capacity Overrides – Limits of Operation

The following conditions override the automatic slide 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. Any compressor running with capacity limits because of these conditions
may be considered to be at full load in the compressor staging logic.
Low Evaporator Pressure
If the evaporator pressure drops below the Low Evaporator Pressure Hold setpoint while the
compressor is running, the Low Evaporator Pressure Inhibit event is triggered. When
triggered, the compressor will not be allowed to increase in capacity.
If the evaporator pressure drops below the Low Evaporator Pressure Unload setpoint while
the compressor is running, the Low Evaporator Pressure Unload event is triggered. When
triggered, the compressor will begin reducing capacity. The maximum allowed slide target
will be adjusted down 5% every 5 seconds until the evaporator pressure rises above the Low
Evaporator Pressure-Unload setpoint.
These events are logged to an event log when they occur. Both remain active until the
evaporator pressure rises above the hold setpoint plus 2 psi or the circuit goes to a state
other than Run.
High Lift Pressure
If the compressor is running and the condenser pressure rises above the High Lift Pressure
Hold setpoint, the High Lift Pressure Inhibit event is triggered. When this happens, the
compressor will not be allowed to increase capacity. This event is active until the condenser
pressure drops 10 psi below the hold setpoint.
If the compressor is running above minimum load capacity and the condenser pressure rises
above the High Lift Pressure Unload setpoint, the High Lift Pressure Unload event is
triggered. When this happens, the compressor will begin reducing capacity. The maximum
allowed slide target will be adjusted down 5% every 5 seconds until the condenser pressure
drops below the High Condenser Pressure Unload setpoint. The compressor will not be
allowed to increase in capacity until the condenser pressure drops to 10 psi below the unload
setpoint.
Low Discharge Superheat Unload
If the circuit is running and the low pressure inhibit event is active, the compressor will
unload when the discharge superheat drops below 20 degrees. The unloading will occur by
adjusting the slide target down by 2% every 10 seconds.
Maximum LWT Pulldown Rate
The maximum rate at which the leaving water temperature can drop is limited by the
Maximum Rate setpoint, only when the LWT is less than 60°F. A slope unload factor is
used to reduce the slide target if the pulldown rate exceeds the Maximum Rate setpoint.
Slope Unload Factor: Maximum Rate + LWT slope
If the pulldown rate is too fast, then the slide adjustment made will be equal to the slope
unload factor.
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High Water Temperature Capacity Limit
If the evaporator LWT exceeds 65°F, compressor slide position is limited to a maximum of
75%. Compressors unload to 75% or less if running at greater than 75% slide position when
the LWT exceeds the limit. This feature is to keep the circuit running within the capacity of
the condenser coil.
Unit Capacity Overrides

Unit capacity limits override the automatic slide control when the chiller is in COOL mode
only. The active capacity limit, as well as the estimated unit capacity, will be calculated in
the unit controller and sent to all circuits.
If the unit capacity is greater than the active capacity limit, then no circuit will increase slide
position. If the unit capacity is greater than the active limit plus 1%, the circuits will unload
until the unit capacity is less than 1% greater than the active limit.
Pumpdown
When a circuit reaches a condition where the compressor needs to shut down normally, a
pumpdown will be performed. The slide target will automatically go to 0 while pumping
down, and the compressor will run until the pumpdown pressure has been reached, or the
pumpdown time has been exceeded.
Service Pumpdown
If the option for a service pumpdown is enabled, then on the next pumpdown the pressure
setpoint will be 5 psi. The circuit will pump down to this pressure and shut off. When the
compressor has completed the service pumpdown, the setpoint is reset to no.
Slide Positioning
Slide Position Indicator
Each compressor estimates its slide load percentage from the present value of the slide
position indicator. The percentage is based on the mA signal from the slide load indicator
as shown in the following table.
Compressor Size mA at 0% Slide Indicator mA at 100% Slide Indicator
205 4.94 14.6
220 4.62 17.0
235 4.32 19.4
Load/Unload
The load output will remain on when all of the following conditions are true:
• Compressor state is not Off
• The slide position target = 100%
The unload output will remain on when all of the following conditions are true:
• Compressor state is not Off
• Slide position target = 0%
If the slide position target is more than 0% and less than 100% while the compressor state is
not off, the load and unload outputs will pulse as needed. Pulses take place every 6 seconds.
Slide Upper Limit = Slide Position Target + 3%

Slide Lower Limit = Slide Position Target – 3%
Slide Change = Slide Position – Slide Position 1 second back
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The load output will be pulsed on for 100ms when either of the following conditions are
true:
• Slide Change <= 0 AND Slide Position < Slide Lower Limit
• Slide Position < Slide Lower Limit – 10%
The unload output will be pulsed on for 300ms when either of the following conditions are
true:
• Slide Change >= 0 AND Slide Position > Slide Upper Limit
• Slide Position > Slide Upper Limit + 10%
Manual Slide Control Mode
The slide position on each circuit may be controlled manually. A setting on the compressor
setpoints screen in each circuit controller allows the operator to select manual slide control.
On the same screen, a slide target can be selected, from 0% to 100%. Manual slide control
can be selected whether the compressor is running or not.
Anytime a circuit is in manual slide control, it is considered to be at full load in the staging
logic. It also will not be considered a running compressor for load balancing purposes.
None of the capacity limits outlined above will apply in manual slide control, but all stop
alarms are still applicable.
Slide control will revert back to automatic control if a stop alarm occurs while the
compressor is running, or the slide control has been manual for four hours.
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 will attempt 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 1/3
This value is then limited to a maximum and minimum determined by the condenser target
max and min setpoints. If these setpoints are both set to the same value, then the saturated
condenser temperature target will be locked at that value.
VFD (Optional)
Condenser pressure trim control is accomplished using an optional VFD on one fan. This
VFD control uses a proportional integral function to drive the saturated condenser
temperature to a target value by changing the fan speed. The target value is normally the
same as the saturated condenser temperature target setpoint.
VFD State
The VFD will be started when all the following conditions are true:
• Compressor State is not Off
• Fan VFD is enabled
• Saturated Condenser Temp >= Saturated Condenser Temp Target
• Fan speed output = 0
The VFD will be turned off when either of the following conditions are true:
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• Fantrol fans on = 0 AND Fan speed output = min speed setpoint AND Condenser
Saturated Temp < 70 °F
• Compressor State = Off
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, 0.5 degrees F is subtracted from the VFD target until it is equal to the
saturated condenser temperature target setpoint. This will allow the VFD to slowly bring
the saturated condenser temperature back down.
Fan Stages With or Without VFD Option

There are up to 8 stages of Fantrol available. When the VFD option is selected, the fan
stage 1 is VFD enable.
Fan Staging For a 6 or 9 Fan Circuit:

Fantrol Stage Fans On
1 1
2 1,2
3 1,3,4
4 1,2,3,4
5 1,3,4,5,6
6 1,2,3,4,5,6
7 1,2,5,6,7,8,9
8 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9
Fan Staging For a 7 Fan Circuit:

1 1
2 1,2
3 1,3,4
4 1,2,3,4
5 1,3,4,5,6
6 1,2,3,4,5,6
7 1,2,3,4,5,6,7
Fan Staging For a 8 Fan Circuit:

1 1
2 1,2
3 1,3,4
4 1,2,3,4
5 1,3,4,5,6
6 1,2,3,4,5,6
7 1,3,4,5,6,7,8
8 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8
Staging Up
There are six Stage-Up dead bands that apply to the Fantrol stages. Stages one through five
use their respective dead bands. Stage six to eight share the sixth Stage-Up dead band.
When the saturated condenser temperature is above the Target + the active deadband, a
Stage-Up error is accumulated.
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Stage-Up Error Step = Saturated Condenser Refrigerant temperature – (Target + Stage-Up
dead band)
The Stage-Up Error Step is added to Stage-Up Accumulator once every Stage-Up Error-
Delay seconds. When the Stage-Up Error Accumulator is greater than the Stage-Up Error
SetPoint 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.
Forced Fan Stage At Start

Fans may be started simultaneously with the compressor based on outdoor ambient
temperature. When the compressor starts, a Fantrol stage is forced based on the following
table. Since this logic applies only to Fantrol fans, the VFD fan is not affected.
OAT Fantrol Stage At Start
> 75 oF Forced Fantrol 1 SP
Staging Down
There are four Stage-Down dead bands. Stages one through three use their respective dead
bands. Stages four to eight share the fourth Stage-Down dead band.
When the saturated condenser refrigerant temperature is below the Target – the active
deadband, a Stage Down error is accumulated.
Stage-Down Error Step = (Target – Stage-Down dead band) - Saturated Condenser
Refrigerant temperature
The Stage-Down Error Step is added to Stage-Down Accumulator once every Stage-Down
Error Delay seconds. When the Stage-Down Error Accumulator is greater than the Stage-
Down Error Setpoint another stage of condenser fans turned off.
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 also
held at zero after startup until either the outside ambient temperature is less than or equal to
75°F, or the saturated condenser temperature is greater than the condenser target less the
active stage-down deadband.
EXV Control
Pressure Control
In pressure control, the evaporator pressure is controlled by the EXV position. The
pressure target varies based on evaporator LWT and discharge superheat values. A PID
logic is used to control the pressure to the target value.
The base pressure target is calculated using the following formula:
Base target = 0.6(LWT) – 2
The base target is limited to a range from the low pressure inhibit setpoint plus 2 psi, up to
52 psi.
The pressure control target may be adjusted if the discharge superheat is not within an
acceptable range. If the superheat is less than 22 degrees F, the base pressure target will be
reduced by a value equal to the low superheat error. If the superheat is more than 40
degrees F, the base pressure target will be increased by a value equal to the high superheat
error. At any time, the adjusted target pressure cannot go below the low pressure inhibit
setpoint or above 52 psi.
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When the EXV transitions to the pressure control state, the target will start at the current
evaporator pressure value. The pressure target will then decrement 0.2 psi every second
until reaching the normal calculated target. If the pressure at transition is less than the
calculated target, then pressure control will start immediately with the calculated target.
Superheat Control
In superheat control, suction superheat is controlled directly by the EXV. The superheat
target varies linearly from 6 to 10 degrees F as discharge superheat changes from 30 to 22
degrees F. A PID logic will be used to control the superheat to the target value.
When the EXV transitions to the superheat control state, the target will start at the current
suction superheat value. This target will then decrement 0.1 degree F every second until
reaching the normal target.
Closed
Any time the EXV is not in pressure control or superheat control, it will be in a closed state.
At this time, the EXV position is 0 steps and the EXV close signal (digital output) is active.
EXV State Transitions
EXV States
Power ON
Closed
T5 T4 T1
T2
Superheat Pressure
T3
Transitions:
T1 – Transition from Closed to Pressure Control requires all of the following

• Unit State = Auto
• Evap State = Run
• Compressor is available
• Compressor is next on
• Stage up now flag is set
• Compressor State = Off
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T2 – Transition from Pressure Control to Superheat Control requires all of the following
• Suction Superheat >= Superheat target
• Evap LWT <= 60 F
• EXV State = Pressure AND Discharge Superheat >= 22 F for at least 3 minutes
• Discharge Temperature <= 180 F
• Low Evap Pressure Unload event not active
T3 – Transition from Superheat Control to Pressure Control requires any of the following
• Evap LWT > 63 F
• Low Evap Pressure Unload event active
• Discharge Superheat < 22 F
• Discharge Temperature > 185 F
T4, T5 – Transition from any state to Closed state requires the following
• Compressor State not Run
EXV Control Range
The table below shows the EXV range for each size compressor at minimum and maximum
capacity. The minimum and maximum values vary linearly with slide position, defining a
new EXV control range for every change in slide position.
Compressor Size
EXV Slide %
205mm 220mm 235mm
Min EXV Pos Min EXV Pos Min EXV Pos
Min 0
Setpoint Setpoint Setpoint
Max 0 3000 3000 3000
Min 100 870 1080 1300
Max 100 3400 4200 5000
Based on the values in the above table, the EXV control range varies as shown in the table
below. The shaded area the control range.
EXV Control Range

Max EXV
@ 100%
EXV Max EXV

@ 0%
Steps
Min EXV
@ 100%
Min EXV
@ 0%
0 Slide Position Target (%) 100
Manual EXV Control

The EXV position can be set manually. Manual control can only be selected when the
compressor is in the run state. At any other time, the EXV control setpoint 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 compressor state transitions from run to another state, the
control setting is automatically set back to auto.
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Compressor Status Enable Output
Each circuit will have its own digital output enabled while that circuit is operating. Any
time the compressor starter output is on, the status enable output will be on for that
compressor.
Economizer Control
The economizer is activated when the circuit state is Run and the slide position exceeds
95%. It turns back off when either the circuit goes a state other than Run or the slide
position drops below 60%.
Table 11, Economizer Piping
SV
To Filter From
Evaporator Drier Condenser
EXV
SV
Legend
TXV EXV
SV Solinoid Electronic
To Valve Expansion
Compressor Valve
Interstage
Economizer
Ball TXV
Valve Thermal
Expansion
Valve
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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 causes a shutdown and requires reset is known as an
alarm. Other conditions can trigger what is known as an event, which may or may not
require an action in response. Faults usually cause a shutdown but may not. All stop
alarms and events are logged.
Unit Stop Alarms
The alarm output and red button led are turned ON when any stop alarm occurs. They are
turned off when all alarms have been cleared.
Phase Volts Loss/GFP Fault
Alarm description (as shown on screen): Unit PVM/GFP Fault
Trigger: PVM 1 input is low and setpoint is Single-Point
Action Taken: Rapid stop all circuits
Reset: Auto reset when PVM 1 input is high
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 Setpoint AND at least one compressor running
2: Evaporator Pump State = Start for time greater than Recirc Timeout Setpoint and all
pumps have been tried
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 above:
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 above:
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: Evap. LWT drops below evap freeze protect setpoint AND Unit State = Auto
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.
Leaving Evaporator Water Temperature Sensor Fault
Alarm description (as shown on screen): Evap LWT Sens Fault
Trigger: Sensor shorted or open
Reset: This alarm can be cleared manually via the keypad, but only if the sensor is back in
range.
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Outdoor Air Temperature Sensor Fault
Alarm description (as shown on screen): OAT Sensor Fault
range.
EXB Comm Failure on CP1

Alarm description (as shown on screen): No EXB comm CP1
Trigger: CP1 does not have communication with either EXB1 or EXB4 for 60 seconds
after power up. After communication is established, when communication is lost to either
EXB an immediate shutdown occurs.
Reset: Auto clear when EXB1 and EXB4 are communicating with CP1.
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
Action Taken: Return water reset cannot be used.
Reset: Auto reset when sensor is back in range.
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.
The red button LED on the circuit controller is turned on when any circuit stop alarm
occurs. It is turned off when all circuit alarms have been cleared. In addition, the alarm
status is sent to the unit control so the alarm output and the red button led on the unit
controller can be energized while alarms are active.
Alarm descriptions apply to both 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 setpoint = Multi Point
Action Taken: Rapid stop circuit
Reset: Auto reset when PVM input is high
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Low Evaporator Pressure
Alarm description (as shown on screen): Evap Press Low N
Trigger: [Freezestat trip AND Compressor State = Run AND Low OAT Start not active]
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 setpoint, a
timer starts. If this timer exceeds the freeze time, then a freezestat trip occurs. If the
evaporator pressure rises to the unload setpoint or higher, and the freeze time has not been
exceeded, the timer will reset.
Reset: This alarm can be cleared manually via the Unit Controller keypad if the evaporator
pressure is above –10 psi.
Evaporator Pressure Switch Fault

Alarm description (as shown on screen): Mech Low Pressure Sw N
Trigger: Mechanical Low Pressure switch input is low and Remote Evap setpoint = Yes
Reset: This alarm can be cleared manually via the Unit Controller keypad if the MLP
switch input is high.
High Lift Pressure

Alarm description (as shown on screen): Lift Pressure High N
Trigger: Condenser Saturated Temperature > Max Saturated Condenser Value for time >
High Lift Delay setpoint
Reset: This alarm can be cleared manually via the Unit Controller keypad
Mechanical High Pressure

Alarm description (as shown on screen): Mech High Pressure Sw N
Trigger: Mechanical High Pressure switch input is low
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 setpoint AND compressor
is running
Reset: This alarm can be cleared manually via the Unit Controller keypad.
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High Oil Pressure Difference
Alarm description (as shown on screen): Oil Pres Diff High N
Trigger: Oil Press Differential value exceeds the Oil Press Differential setpoint for a time
greater than Oil Press Delay.
Compressor Starter Fault

Alarm description (as shown on screen): Starter Fault N
Trigger:
If PVM setpoint = None(SSS): any time starter fault input is open
If PVM setpoint = Single Point or Multi Point: compressor has been running for at least 12
seconds and starter fault input is open
Thermistor Card Fault

Alarm description (as shown on screen): Motor Temp High N
Trigger: Open on digital input: EXB1 ID1(circuit#1) EXB1 ID2(circuit#2) and EXB5
ID1(circuit#3)
Low OAT Restart Fault

Alarm description (as shown on screen): LowOATRestart Fail N
Trigger: Circuit has failed three low OAT start attempts
No Evaporator Pressure Drop After Start

Alarm description (as shown on screen): No Evap Press Drop N
Trigger: After start of compressor, at least a 1 psi drop in evaporator pressure has not
occurred after 15 seconds
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
CP2 pLAN Failure

Alarm description (as shown on screen): pLAN Failure CP2
Trigger: Circuit three controller not found on pLAN for 60 seconds. Only applies to three
circuit chillers with two large controllers.
Action Taken: Rapid stop circuit three
Reset: Auto clear when CP2 is communicating with CP1 via pLAN
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Cir 3 EXB Failure
Alarm description (as shown on screen): no EXB comm Cir 3
Trigger: Either EXB5 or EXB8 controllers are not found on CP2 RS485 for 60 seconds
after power up. After communication is established, when communication is lost to either
EXB an immediate shutdown occurs.
Action Taken: Rapid stop circuit 3
Reset: Alarm can be cleared manually via the keypad, but only if EXB 5 and 8 are
communicating over RS485 to CP2.
Evaporator Pressure Sensor Fault

Alarm description (as shown on screen): EvapPressSensFault N
range.
Condenser Pressure Sensor Fault

Alarm description (as shown on screen): CondPressSensFault N
range.
Oil Pressure Sensor Fault

Alarm description (as shown on screen): OilPressSensFault N
range.
Suction Temperature Sensor Fault

Alarm description (as shown on screen): SuctTempSensFault N
range.
Discharge Temperature Sensor Fault

Alarm description (as shown on screen): DiscTempSensFault N
range.
Slide Position Sensor Fault

Alarm description (as shown on screen): Slide Pos Sens Fault N
Trigger: Sensor shorted or open AND Slide Control set to Auto
range or Slide Control is set to manual.
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pLAN Failure
Alarm description (as shown on screen): pLan Failure
Trigger: pLAN communication from one controller to the other is lost. Only applies to
three circuit chillers.
Action Taken: Rapid stop circuit #3
Reset: This alarm automatically resets when communication with the unit controller is
established. This alarm is not logged.
Circuit Events
The following events limit operation of the circuit in some way as described in the Action
Taken section. 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: The low pressure events are not enabled until the compressor has started and the
evaporator pressure has risen above the Low Evaporator Pressure - Hold setpoint. The unit
mode must also be Cool. Then, while running, if evaporator pressure <= Low Evaporator
Pressure - Hold setpoint the event is triggered.
Action Taken: Inhibit loading by only allowing the slide target to be reduced.
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
compressor state is no longer Run.
Low Evaporator Pressure - Unload
Event description (as shown on screen): EvapPressLowUnload N
Trigger: The low pressure events are not enabled until the compressor has started and the
evaporator pressure has risen above the Low Evaporator Pressure - Hold setpoint. The unit
mode must also be Cool. Then, while running, if evaporator pressure <= Low Evaporator
Pressure - Unload setpoint the event is triggered.
Action Taken: Unload the compressor by decreasing the slide target 5% every five seconds
until the evaporator pressure rises above the Low Evaporator Pressure – Unload setpoint.
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
compressor state is no longer Run.
High Lift Pressure - Hold
Event description (as shown on screen): LiftPressHigh 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 by only allowing the slide target to be reduced.
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 compressor state is no longer Run.
High Lift Pressure - Unload
Event description (as shown on screen): LiftPressHighUnloadN
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 slide target 5% every five seconds
until the condenser pressure drops below the High Saturated Condenser - Unload Value.
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 compressor state is no longer Run.
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Slide Position Error
Event description (as shown on screen): Slide Pos Error CirN
Trigger: When compressor is running and the compressor’s slide position indicator is not
within +/- 25% of the slide target value for a period of 5 minutes, the event is triggered.
Action Taken: None
Reset: N/A
Failed Pumpdown
Event description (as shown on screen): Pumpdown Fail Cir N
Trigger: Circuit state = pumpdown for time > Pumpdown Time setpoint
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: Delay start of compressor by time equal to the Start-Start timer setpoint.
Reset: N/A
VFD Fault
Event description (as shown on screen): VFD Fault Cir N
Trigger: VFD enabled and VFD fault input goes low
Action Taken: None
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. The active alarms can be cleared by pressing the Enter key when the end of
the list has been reached by scrolling.
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 control state, EXV position, slide position, and number of fans on are also stored.
The alarm log shows a compressor run timer that tracks how long a compressor runs.
The alarm log has the compressor slide target as a logged parameter.
Event Logging
An event log similar to the alarm log holds the last 25 events to occur. When an event
occurs, it is put into the first slot in the event log and all other entries are moved down one,
dropping the last event. Each entry in the event log includes an event description as well as
the time and date of the occurrence. No additional parameters are logged for events.
The event log is only accessible with the Manager password.
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Using the Controller
4x20 Display & Keypad
Layout
The 4-line by 20-character/line, liquid crystal display and 6-key keypad for both of the
circuit controller and the unit controller is shown below.
Table 12, Display (in MENU mode) and Keypad Layout
Left Arrow Key and MENU Key

Red Alarm Light
Air Conditioning
< ALARM
< VIEW
< SET
Advanced
Key-to-Screen Pathway
Arrow Keys (4) Enter Key and Green
Compressor Run Light
Note that each ARROW key has a pathway to a line in the display. Pressing an ARROW
key will activate the associated line when in the MENU mode. There is no display line
associated with the Down Arrow.
Arrow Keys
The four arrow keys (UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT) have three modes of use.
1. Scroll between data screens as indicated by the arrows (default mode).
2. Select a specific data screen in a hierarchical fashion using dynamic labels on the right
side of the display (this mode is entered by pressing the MENU key).
3. Change field values in edit mode according to the following table:
LEFT Default (D)
RIGHT Cancel (C)
UP Increment (+)
DOWN Decrement (-)
These four edit functions are indicated by one-character abbreviations on the right side of
the display (this mode is entered by pressing the ENTER key).
Getting Started, Navigating - Press the MENU key to get started. The navigating
procedures are the same for both the unit controller and the circuit controller.
MENU Key
The MENU key is used to switch between the MENU mode as shown in Table 12 and the
SCROLL mode as shown in Table 14. The MENU mode is basically a shortcut to specific
groups of menus used for checking ALARMS, for VIEWING information, or to SET
setpoint values. The SCROLL mode allows the user to move about the matrix (from one
menu to another, one at a time) by using the four ARROW keys.
When in the MENU mode (as shown in Table 12), pressing the LEFT ARROW key will
select the ALARM menus, the RIGHT ARROW key will select the VIEW menus and the
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UP key the SET menus. The controller will go the next lower menu in the hierarchy, and
then other menus can be accessed by using the ARROW keys. Pressing the MENU key
from any menu screen will automatically return to the MENU mode as shown in Table 12.
Another way to navigate through the menus is to press the MENU key when in the MENU
mode (as above). This will switch the controller to the SCROLL mode. The controller will
automatically go to the first screen as shown below (the upper-left menu on the menu matrix
shown on page 62. From there, the four ARROW keys can be used to scroll up, down, or
across to any other menu.
Table 13, Shortcut Menus

LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 (No. of Screens)
UNIT VIEW UNIT (2)
CIRCUIT STATUS VIEW CIRCUIT STATUS (9)
VIEW
REFRIGERANT VIEW REFRIGERANT (7)
FANS VIEW FANS (2)
COMPRESSOR SPs SET COMPRESSOR SPs (4)
EXV SPs SET EXV SPs (2)
SET
FAN SPs SET FANS SPs (6)
SENSOR OFFSETS SET SENSOR OFFSET (3)
TEST MENUS TEST CIRCUIT TEST CIRCUIT (4)
Table 14, Display (in SCROLL Mode) and Keypad Layout
MENU Key
Air Condit ioning
VIEW UNIT STATUS

Unit = COOL
Compr. #1/#2=OFF/OFF
Evap Pump = RUN
Advanced
ARROW Keys (4) ENTER Key
ENTER Key
Pressing the ENTER key changes the function of the ARROW keys to the editing function
as shown below:
LEFT key, Default, changes a value to the factory-set default value.
RIGHT key, Cancel, cancels any change made to a value and returns to the original
setting.
UP key, Increment, increases the value of the setting
DOWN key, Decrement decreases the value of a setting.
These four edit functions are indicated by one-character abbreviation on the right side of the
display (this mode is entered by pressing the ENTER key).
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Most menus containing setpoint values have several different setpoints shown on one menu
screen. When in a setpoint menu, the ENTER key is used to proceed from the top line to the
second line and on downward. The cursor will blink at the entry point for making a change.
The ARROW keys (now in the edit mode) are used to change the setpoint as described
above. When the change has been made, press the ENTER key to enter it. Nothing is
changed until the ENTER key is pressed.
For example, to change the chilled water setpoint:
1. Press MENU key to go to the MENU mode (see Table 12, Display (in MENU mode) and
Keypad Layout
2. Press SET (the UP Key) to go to the setpoint menus.
3. Press UNIT SPs (the Right key) to go to setpoints associated with unit operation.
4. Press the DOWN key to scroll down through the setpoint menus to the third menu which
contains Evap LWT=XX.X°F.
5. Press the ENTER key to move the cursor down from the top line to the second line in
order to make the change.
6. Use the ARROW keys (now in the edit mode as shown above) to change the setting.
7. When the desired value is achieved, press ENTER to enter it and also move the cursor
down.
At this point, the following actions can be taken:
1. Change another setpoint in this menu by scrolling to it with the ENTER key
2. Using the ENTER key, scroll to the first line in the menu. From there the ARROW keys
can be used to scroll to different menus.
Security
All setpoints on the controller are protected using passwords. Two four-digit passwords
provide Operator and Manager levels of access to changeable parameters. Operator level is
the lowest level of access. Manager level is the next level, and can access Operator level
parameters in addition to Manager level parameters. The password can only be entered at
the unit controller (CP1).
Operator password: 0100
Manager password: 8745
Entering Passwords
Passwords can be entered using the ENTER PASSWORD screen on the unit controller
(CP1), which is the last screen in the Unit SPs column. The password is entered by pressing
the ENTER key, scrolling to the correct value with the UP and DOWN arrow keys, and
pressing ENTER again. The entered password is not shown after the enter key is pressed.
Once the correct password has been entered, the ENTER PASSWORD screen indicates
which password is active (None, Operator, or Manager). If the wrong password is entered, a
message will temporarily appear stating this. If no valid password is active the active
password level displays “None”.
Entering an incorrect password while a password is active will render the active password
inactive. Entering a valid password that is not the same as the active password will result in
the active password level being changed to reflect the new password level.
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Editing Setpoints
Editing Setpoints
After a valid password has been entered at the unit controller (CP1), setpoints can be
changed on CP1 and CP2 if present. If the operator attempts to edit a setpoint for which the
necessary password level is not active, no action will be taken.
Once a password has been entered, it remains valid for 4 hours after the last key-press on
the unit controller.
Clearing Alarms
At Unit: Alarms may be cleared at the unit controller if any password level is active. If the
user attempts to clear an alarm while no password is active, then the controller will
automatically go to the ENTER PASSWORD screen. The user can then enter a password
normally, and scroll back to the active alarm column to clear the active alarm(s).
With BAS: A BAS can clear alarms through digital input index 24.
Unit Controller (CP1) Screens
Controller CP1 displays most data from each circuit in addition to unit data. Setpoints that
apply to the unit or to all circuits (including circuit #3) can be changed on this controller.
Various menus are shown in the controller display. Each menu screen shows specific
information. In some cases menus are used only to view the status of the unit, in some cases
they are used for checking and clearing alarms, and in some case they are used to set the
setpoint values that can be changed.
The menus are arranged in a matrix of screens across a top horizontal row. Some of these
top-level screens have sub-screens located under them. The content of each screen and its
location in the matrix are shown in Error! Reference source not found.. Each menu
screen’s detailed description begins on page 63.
Table 15, Unit Controller Shortcut Menus
LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4
STATUS
UNIT
TEMP
CIR 1
CIR STATUS CIR 2
CIR 3
VIEW CIR 1
REFRIGERANT CIR 2
CIR 3
CIR 1
FANS CIR 2
CIR 3
ACTIVE
ALARM
LOG
ALARM LIMITS
UNIT SPs
GLOBAL SPs
COMPRESSOR CIR 1
SET SPs INDIVIDUAL SPs CIR 2
CIR 3
CIR 1
FAN SPs CIR 2
CIR 3
UNIT
CIR 1
TEST
CIR 2
CIR 3
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The ARROW keys on the controller are used to navigate through the menus. The keys are
also used to change numerical setpoint values contained in certain menus.
As an alternate to selecting screens with the menu function, it is possible to scroll through
all of them with the 4 arrow keys. For this use, the screens are arranged logically in a
matrix as shown below.
Table 16, Unit Controller Menu Matrix

VIEW UNIT VIEW VIEW CIR VIEW CIR VIEW CIR VIEW REFRG VIEW REFRG VIEW REFRG VIEW FANS
STATUS UNIT 1 STATUS 2 STATUS 3 STATUS CIR 1 CIR 2 CIR 3 CIR 1
(1) TEMP (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1)
. . . .
VIEW VIEW CIR VIEW CIR VIEW CIR
. . . . VIEW FANS
UNIT 1 STATUS 2 STATUS 3 STATUS
. . . . CIR 1 (2)
TEMP (2) (2) (2) (2)
. . . .
. . . .
. . . .
. . . .
. . . .
VIEW UNIT
VIEW REFRG VIEW REFRG VIEW REFRG
STATUS
CIR 1 (7) CIR 2 (7) CIR 3 (7)
(8)
Table Continued
VIEW FANS VIEW FANS EVENT ALARM SET UNIT SET COMP SET COMP
ALARM LOG
CIR 2 (1) CIR 3 (1) LOG ACTIVE SPs SPs GLOBAL 1 SPs
(1)
(1) (1) (1) (1) (1)
VIEW FANS . . . . .
SET COMP
CIR 2 (2) VIEW FANS . . . . .
SPs GLOBAL
CIR 3 (2) . . . . .
(2)
. . . . .
. . . . .
SET COMP
. . . . .
SPs GLOBAL
. . . . .
(3)
. . . . .
EVENT ALARM SET UNIT SET COMP SET COMP
ALARM LOG
LOG ACTIVE SPs SPs GLOBAL 1 SPs
(25)
(25) (n) (15) (4) (6)
Screen Hierarchy
Top Level Menu:
< ALARM
< VIEW
< SET
< TEST
Second Level Menus

ALARM menu:
ALARM < ACTIVE
< LOG
<
<
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VIEW menu:
VIEW < UNIT
< CIR STATUS
<REFRIGERANT
< FANS
Third Level Menu

VIEW UNIT menu:
VIEW < STATUS
UNIT < TEMP
<
<
VIEW CIRCUIT STATUS menu:

VIEW CIR < CIR 1
STATUS < CIR 2
<
<
VIEW REFRIGERANT menu:

VIEW REFR < CIR 1
< CIR 2
<
<
SET menu:
SET < ALARM LIMITS
< UNIT SPs
< COMPRESSOR SPs
Screen Definitions
This section contains a description of each menu’s content. The menus are arranged by
column per the matrix on page 62.
View Menus
View menus are used only for viewing the status or setting of some parameter, no setpoint
changes can be made here. Numbers in parenthesis, such as (1), (2), are used when more
than one menu is in a column. Changes to setpoints can only be made in the Set menus.
View Unit Status

VIEW UNIT STATUS (1)
{Unit Status}
{Unit Mode}
Evap Pump= {state}
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Unit Status will display one of the following:
Auto Off:Ice Mode Timer Off:All Cir Disabled
Off:Unit Alarm Off:Keypad Disable Off:Remote Switch
Off:BAS Disable Off:Unit Switch Off:Test Mode
Auto:Wait for load Auto:OAT Lockout Auto:Evap Recirc
Auto:Wait for flow Auto:Pumpdown
Unit mode can show ‘Cool Mode’, ‘Ice Mode’, or ‘Test Mode’.
Pump states include Off, Start, and Run.

Softload Limit=XXX.X
Demand Limit= XXX.X
Network Limit= XXX.X
Values are in percent.

Unit Capacity=XXX.X%
Ice Delay= XXh XXm
Unit capacity is based on slide valve(s) position.

Ice delay will be visible only when unit mode is ICE.

CP1 D.O. 111111111
123456789012345678
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
The digital output (D.O.) above and input (D.I.) below, status will show either a “0” or a “1”
designating off and on states.
CP1 D.I. 111111111
123456789012345678
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

CP1 Analog Outputs
#1=000.0% #2=000.0%
#3=000.0% #4=000.0%

EXB1 {Status}
D.I. 1234 D.O. 1234
XXXX XXXX
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EXB1 status shows whether the pCOe at pLAN address 1 is online or offline. The digital
input and digital output status is shown, with either a “0” or a “1” on the bottom line of the
screen designating off and on states.

EXB4 {Status}
D.I. 1234 D.O. 1234
XXXX XXXX
EXB4 status shows whether the pCOe at pLAN address 4 is online or offline. The digital
input and digital output status is shown, with either a “0” or a “1” on the bottom line of the
screen designating off and on states.
View Unit Temperature

VIEW UNIT TEMP (1)
o
Evap LWT= XXX.X F
Evap EWT= XXX.X oF
Active SP= XXX.X oF
VIEW UNIT TEMP (2)

LWT Pulldn= 0.0 oF/m
Evap Delta T= XX.X
OAT= XXX.X oF
View Circuit Status

In the following VIEW CIR screens, the N field indicates which circuit (#1, #2, and #3
when applicable) is being viewed.
VIEW CIR N STATUS(1)

{Circuit Status}
Slide Pos= 000.0%
Slide Target=000.0%
Circuit Status will display one of the following:

Off:Ready Off:Stage Up Delay Off:Cycle Timer
Off:Low OAT Lock Off:Keypad Disable Off:Pumpdown Switch
Off:Alarm Off:Test Mode EXV Preopen
Run:Pumpdown Run:Normal Run:LWT PullDn Limit
Run:Unit Cap Limit Run:High LWT Limit Run:Disc SH Low
Run:Evap Press Low Run:Lift Press High Off:pLAN failure
VIEW CIR N STATUS(2)

Hours = XXXXX
Starts = XXXXX
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View Refrigerant
In the following VIEW REFR screens, the N field indicates which circuit (#1, #2 and #3
when applicable) is being viewed.
VIEW REFR CIR N (1)
Evap Press=XXX.X psi
Cond Press=XXX.X psi
Oil Press=XXX.X psi
VIEW REFRG CIR N (2)

Sat Evap= XXX.X°°F
Sat Cond= XXX.X°°F

Suct Temp = XXX.X °F
Disc Temp = XXX.X °F

Suct SH= XXX.X °F
Disc SH= XXX.X °F

Evap Approach=XX.X°°F
Cond Approach=XX.X°°F
Oil Delta P=XX.X psi

MaxCondSatT=XXX.X °F
EXV Ctrl={EXV State}
EXV State will show one of the following: Closed, Pressure, Superheat.

EXV Steps= XXXX
EXV Ctrl Range:
XXXX – XXXX steps
View Fans
In the following VIEW FANS screens, the N field indicates which circuit is being viewed.
VIEW FANS CIR N (1)
Fans Running=X
Stage Up Err=XXX
Stage Dn Err=XXX
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VIEW FANS (2)
Target Sat T=XXX.X°°F
VFD Speed= XXX.X%
VFD Target= XXX.X°°F
This screen appears when the VFD is enabled.
Screen Definitions – ALARM

ALARM LOG: XX
{Alarm Description}
hh:mm mm/dd/yy
{Parameters}
Alarm Description will indicate which alarm occurred. If the alarm is a circuit alarm, then
the circuit for which the alarm occurred will also be indicated.
Parameters at the time of the alarm are shown on the bottom line of the screen one at a time.
They are listed below. They are scrolled through by pressing the edit key and using the up
and down arrows to scroll through the list. Parameters include:
Unit State Evap LWT Evap EWT
OAT Circuit State Evaporator Pressure
Condenser Pressure Oil Pressure Suction Temperature
Discharge Temperature Discharge Superheat EXV Position
EXV State Slide Position Fans On
EVENT LOG: XX
{Event Description}
hh:mm mm/dd/yy
*** ALARM ***

hh:mm mm/dd
{Alarm Description}
This screen shows the current alarm, if there is one.
Screen Definitions – SET SETPOINTS

NOTE: All setpoint settings are made in CP1. Additional information on controller inputs
and outputs, as well as setpoint defaults and ranges can be found beginning on page 17.
SET UNIT SPs (1)
Enable=On
Mode= COOL
Source = SWITCHES
SET UNIT SPs (2)

Available Modes
= COOL
Select w/Unit Off
The bottom line is a reminder that the unit must be shut off to change modes.
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SET UNIT SPs (3)
Cool LWT = XX.X°°F
Ice LWT = XX.X°°F
StartDelta=XX.X°°F
SET UNIT SPs (4)

StopDelta= X.X°°F
Stg Up Delta= X.X°°F
Stg Down Delta=X.X°°F
SET UNIT SPs (5)

Max Pulldn=X.X°°F/min
EvapRecTimer=XXX sec
Evap Pump= #1 Only
SET UNIT SPs (6)

Reset Type= none
Max Reset = XX.X°°F
StrtResetDT= XX.X°°F
SET UNIT SPs (7)

Soft Load= Off
Begin Capacity= XXX%
SoftLoadRamp= XXmin
SET UNIT SPs (8)

Demand limit= Off
Low Amb Lock= XX.X°°F
Num Circuits – X
Number of circuits determines whether circuit #3 will be visible.
SET UNIT SPs (9)

Ice Time Delay=XXhrs
Clear Ice Timer=No
PVM = Multi Point
Phase Voltage Monitor (PVM) can be single or multi-point and applies to units with wye-
delta starters. Select NONE (SSS) for units with solid-state starters, which have an internal
PVM capability. If NONE (SSS) is not selected for solid-state starter units, the unit will not
operate.
SET UNIT SPs (10)

Remote Evap=No
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SET UNIT SPs (11)
Sensor Offset
Evap LWT= X.X°°F
Evap EWT= X.X°°F
SET UNIT SPs (12)

Sensor Offset
OAT= XX.X°°F
SET UNIT SPs (13)

Quiet Night= Disable
Start @ XX:XX
End @ XX:XX
SET UNIT SPs (14)

Quiet Night
Cond Offset= XX.X°°F
SET UNIT SPs (15)

CLOCK
mm/dd/yyyy
hh:mm day
SET UNIT SPs (16)

Units = °F/psi
Lang = ENGLISH
SET UNIT SPs (17)

Protocol=
Ident Number=
Baud Rate=
SET UNIT SPs (18)

Enter Password:0000
Active Password
Level:none
Global Compressor Setpoints

Global setpoints are setpoints that pertain equally to all compressors.
SET COMP SPs GBL (1)
Max # Comp Running=2
Comp Sequence #s
C1=X C2=X
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The maximum compressors running setpoint establishes the maximum number that can run
at any one time. All the compressors would be available and the number specified would
start based on the parameters that determine start sequence. If a unit was ordered with an
extra circuit for standby, this setting could limit the number of compressors that would run
during a warm startup.
Start-Start = XXmin
Stop-Start = XXmin

Pumpdown
Pressure=XX.Xpsi
Time Limit= XXX sec

Light Load Stage
Down Point= XX%slide
Stg Up Delay= XX min
Individual Compressor Setpoints

In the following SET COMP#N SPs screens, set the N field to the compressor (circuit)
number desired.
SET COMP#N SPs (1)
Clear Cycle Tmr= no
Comp Size= XXX
Max Slide= XXX.X %
SET COMP#N SPs (2)

Circuit Mode=Enable
Slide Control=auto
Slide Target= XXX.X%
SET COMP#N SPs (3)

EXV Control=Auto
EXV Pos= XXXX
Service Pumpdown=No
SET COMP#N SPs (4)

Slide Pos= XXX.X%
Slide Pos Offset
Min= XX% Max= XX%
SET COMP#N SPs (5)

Pressure Offset(psi)
Evap Cond Oil
XX.X XX.X XX.X
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SET COMP#N SPs (6)
Temp Offset(oF)
Suction Discharge
X.X X.X
Fan Setpoints
In the following SET CIRN FAN SPs screens, the N field indicates which circuit is being
viewed.
SET CIRN FAN SPs (1)
Number of fans = X
Fan VFD = ON

Stg On Deadband(°°F)
1 2 3 4 5 6
XX XX XX XX XX XX

Stg Off Deadband(°°F)
2 3 4 5 6
XX XX XX XX XX

VFD Min speed= XXX%
VFD Max speed= XXX%

Cond Sat Temp Target
Max= XXX.X °F
Min= XXX.X °F
SET FAN SPs (6)

# Fans On At Startup
>75°°F >90°°F >105°°F
X X X
Alarm Setpoints
SET ALARM LIMITS (1)
Low Evap Pressure
Hold=XXXpsi
Unload=XXXpsi
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LowOilDelay= XXX sec
HighOilDpDel=XXX sec

High Disc Temp=XXX°°F
HighLift Delay=XXsec

Evap Freeze= XX.X°°F
Evap Flow Proof=XXXs
LowOATStartTmr=XXsec
Screen Definitions – TEST

TEST UNIT (1)
Alarm Out=Off
Evap Pump 1= Off
Evap Pump 2= Off
TEST UNIT (2)

Comp 1 Enabled=Off
Comp 2 Enabled=Off
Comp 3 Enabled=Off
TEST CIRCUIT (1)

Slide
Load = Off
Unload = Off
TEST CIRCUIT (2)

Liq Line Sol=Off
Economizer=Off
TEST CIRCUIT (3)

EXV Position=XXXX
Fan VFD Spd=XXX.X%
TEST CIRCUIT (4)

Circuit Fans: 1=On
1 2 3/4 5/6 7/8/9
0 0 0 0 0
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Editing Review
Editing is be accomplished by pressing the ENTER key until the desired field is selected.
This field is indicated by a blinking cursor under it. The arrow keys then operate as defined
below.
CANCEL (Right).......... Reset the current field to the value it had when editing began.
DEFAULT (Left).......... Set value to original factory setting.
INCREMENT (Up) ...... Increase the value or select the next item in a list.
DECREMENT (Down) Decrease the value or select the previous item in a list.
During edit mode, the display shows a two-character wide menu pane on the right as shown
below.
SET UNIT SPs (X) <D
(data) <C
(data) <+
(data) <-
Additional fields can be edited by pressing the ENTER key until the desired field is
selected. When the last field is selected, pressing the ENTER key switches the display out
of “edit” mode and returns the arrow keys to “scroll” mode.
Alarms
When an alarm occurs, the alarm type, limit value (if any), date, and time are stored in the
active alarm buffer corresponding to that alarm (viewed on the Alarm Active screens) and
also in the alarm history buffer (viewed on the Alarm Log screens). The active alarm
buffers hold a record of the last occurrence of each alarm and whether or not it has been
cleared. The alarm can be cleared by pressing the Edit key. A separate buffer is available
for each alarm (High Cond Pressure, Evaporator Freeze Protect, etc.). The alarm history
buffer holds a chronological account of the last 25 alarms of any type.
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Start-up and Shutdown
NOTICE
McQuay Factory Service personnel or factory authorized service agency
must perform initial start-up in order to activate warranty.
! WARNING
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.
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 II 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.
! WARNING
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 II
control senses a call for cooling and starts the unit.
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! WARNING
Water flow to the unit must not be interrupted before the compressors pump down to avoid
freeze-up in the evaporator.
! WARNING
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 -20°F
can be expected. The evaporator is equipped with heaters to help protect it down to
-20°F. 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 CAN CAUSE SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
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2. Check the voltage of the unit power supply and see that it is within the ±10% tolerance
that is allowed. Voltage unbalance between phases must be within ±3%.
3. See that all auxiliary control equipment is operative and that an adequate cooling load is
available for start-up.
4. Check all compressor flange connections for tightness to avoid refrigerant loss. Always
replace valve seal caps.
5. Make sure system switch Q0 is in the "Stop" position and pumpdown switches Q1 and
Q2 are set to "Pumpdown and Stop", throw the main power and control disconnect
switches to "on." This will energize the crankcase heaters. Wait a minimum of 12 hours
before starting up unit. Turn compressor circuit breakers to "off" position until ready to
start unit.
6. Open the optional compressor suction butterfly as well as the liquid line shutoff valves,
compressor discharge valves.
7. Vent the air from the evaporator water side as well as from the system piping. Open all
water flow valves and start the chilled water pump. Check all piping for leaks and
recheck for air in the system. Verify the correct flow rate by taking the pressure drop
across the evaporator and checking the pressure drop curves in the currewnt version of
the installation manual, IMM AGSC available on www.mcquay.com.
8. The following table gives glycol concentrations required for freeze protection.
Table 17, Freeze Protection
Percent Volume Glycol Concentration Required
Temperature
For Freeze Protection For Burst Protection
°F (°C)
Ethylene Glycol Propylene Glycol Ethylene Glycol Propylene Glycol
20 (6.7) 16 18 11 12
10 (-12.2) 25 29 17 20
0 (-17.8) 33 36 22 24
-10 (-23.3) 39 42 26 28
-20 (-28.9) 44 46 30 30
-30 (-34.4) 48 50 30 33
-40 (-40.0) 52 54 30 35
-50 (-45.6) 56 57 30 35
-60 (-51.1) 60 60 30 35
Notes:
1. These figures are examples only and cannot be appropriate to every situation. Generally, for an extended
margin of protection, select a temperature at least 10°F 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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Operating Limits:
Maximum standby ambient temperature, 130°F (55°C)
Maximum operating ambient temperature is 115°F (46°C), or 125°F (52°C) with the addition of
the optional high ambient package
Minimum operating ambient temperature (standard), 35°F (2°C)
Minimum operating ambient temperature (with optional low-ambient control), 0°F (-18°C)
Leaving chilled water temperature, 40°F to 60°F (4.4°C to 15.6°C)
Leaving chilled fluid temperatures (with anti-freeze), 30°F to 60°F (-2°C to 16°C). Unloading is
not permitted with fluid leaving temperatures below 30°F (-1°C).
Operating Delta-T range, 6 degrees F to 16 degrees F (3.3 degrees C to 8.9 degrees C)
Maximum operating inlet fluid temperature, 76°F (24°C)
Maximum non-operating inlet fluid temperature, 100°F (38°C)
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Field Wiring Diagram
Table 18, Typical Field Wiring Diagram
Updated JUL07- Supersedes all previous versions
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FIELD WIRING DIAGRAM continued
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FIELD WIRING DIAGRAM continued
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All McQuay equipment is sold pursuant to McQuay’s Standard Terms and Conditions of Sale and
Limited Product Warranty.
This document contains the most current product information as of this printing. For the most up-to-
date product information, please go to www.mcquay.com.
• (800) 432-1342 • www.mcquay.com OM AGSD3 (8/07)

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Air-Cooled Screw Compressor Chiller

Manufactured in an ISO Certified facility

Temperature and Humidity Limitations

Expansion Valve Circuit Breakers

Switches & Fuses

Active Capacity Limit

Condenser Saturated Temperature Target

Low Ambient Lockout

Low Pressure Unload Setpoint

Left Arrow w/ Red Alarm Light Behind MENU Key

ARROW Keys (4) ENTER Key

A block diagram is shown below

BAS RS485 Large Large

Expansion Expansion Expansion Expansion Expansion

NOTE: RAI=Remote Access Interface, EXB=Expansion Board

Table 4, pLAN Addressing

Controller Address Dip Sw 1 Position Dip Sw 2 Position Dip Sw 3 Position

Table 5, tLAN Addressing

Controller Expansion Serial Address

Keep pump output on while

A minimum time must pass between the starting of circuits.

Start next circuit.

Standard FanTrol Condenser Fan Control

Liquid Line Solenoid Valve (LLSV)

RELIEF FRAME 3200

SCHRADER FILTER SOLENOID

FACTORY PIPING FIELD PIPING 330591001-R3

Expansion I/O Controller 1

Expansion I/O Controller 3

Expansion I/O Controller 5

The following setpoints exist individually for each circuit:

Auto Adjusted Ranges

Evaporator Water Freeze

Low Evaporator Pressure Inhibit

Low Evaporator Pressure Unload

VFD is Enabled VFD is Disabled

Stage 2 Off Deadband 8 Stage 2 Off Deadband 20

Chiller Control Source Options:

Unit Mode Selection

Control Source Mode BAS Available Modes

Unit Test Mode

T2 – Transition from Auto to Pumpdown requires any of the following:

T3 – Transition from Pumpdown to Off requires any of the following:

T4 – Transition from Auto to Off requires any of the following:

Evaporator Pump Control

T1 – Transition from Off to Start requires any of the following

T2 – Transition from Start to Run

T3 – Transition from Run to Off requires any of the following

T4 – Transition from Start to Off requires any of the following

T5 – Transition from Run to Start

#1 only – Pump 1 will always be used

Reset Type – NONE

Reset Type – RETURN

LWT set Point+Max Reset

0 Start Reset Delta T

Evap Delta T (oF)

The active setpoint is reset using the following parameters:

4-20 mA Reset - Cool Mode