• TRAIIE'·

Series R® CenTraVac® r
Rotary Liquid
Chillers

130 to 450 Tons

Water Cooled
e TRAME" Features for
Efficiency and
Reliability Benefits
The Series R® CenTraVac® Helical­ • Liquid refrigerant cooled motor. Motor • Years of research and testing. The
Rotary Compressor stays uniformly cool at lower Helirotor''" compressor has amassed
• Direct drive, low speed for high temperature for longer motor life. thousands of hours of testing, much of
efficiency, high reliability. • Five minute start to start anti-recycle it at severe operating conditions
• Simple design for high reliability; and timer allows for closer water beyond normal air conditioning
low maintenance. temperature control. applications.
• Optimized compressor parts profiles • Oil separator reduces need for
designed specifically for chilled water elaborate oil return system.
applications to ass'we maximum
performance and efficiency.
• Precise rotor tip clearance for optimal
efficiency.
• Class 5 bearings commonly used only
for applications such as machine tool
spindles and jet aircraft engines.

The Series R CenTraVac chiller ­

The chiller for the small tonnage
centrifugal market.

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 Contents

Electronic Expansion Valve/Fixed Microprocessor Controls

Orifice System • Microprocessor based Unit Control Features and Benefits 2
• Fewer moving parts for reliable Panel (UCP2) monitors and controls
operation. chiller operation and associated
• Better part load efficiency. sensors, actuators, relays and switches;
• Extended operating range. all factory assembled and tested. Model Number Description 4
• Optimized refrigerant metering for • PID (proportional integral derivative)
more efficient control. control strategy for stable, efficient
chilled water temperature control.
Full Economizer Refrigeration Cycle
• Economizer improves refrigeration
• Standard electrical demand limiting. Refrigeration Cycle 5
• Evaporator limit control and freeze
cycle efficiency an average of four
protection.
percent over cycles without an
economizer. • Condenser limit control.
• Chilled water reset (optional) for energy Selection Procedure 6
Advanced Heat Transfer Surfaces savings during part load operation.
• Condenser and evaporator tubes use • Complete range of chiller safety
the latest heat transfer technology for controls including advanced motor
increased efficiency. protection as standard. Application Considerations 9
Compact Size • Easy to use operator interface. Panel
• The small versatile size of the Series R displays all operating and safety
CenTraVac chiller makes it perfect for messages with complete diagnostics
almost any job; new or renovation. information. Performance Data/Dimensions 10
• R-22 refrigerant allows compact size, Unit Control Panel (UCP2j
high efficiency and reliability. • Clear Language Display is easy to read.
• Fits through standard size doors and in
most freight elevators.
• More generic Building Automation
System Points now available.
Jobsite Connections 30
• Small footprint of Series R CenTraVac • Remote Display Panel for remote
saves valuable equipment room space. control.
Simple Installation • Chiller Amp draw, condenser pressure, Controls 31
• Lightweight design simplifies rigging and evaporator pressure are standard
requirements. Reduces cost and speeds displays.
installation. Sentinel'M Charge Monitoring System
• Simplified piping; the only water piping • Allows early detection and warning of Typical Wiring Diagrams 32
required is for the evaporator and refrigerant loss through the unit control
condenser. panel, UCP2..
• Oil cooler and purge system
Integrated Comfort"" System Interface
connections eliminated.
• Microprocessor UCP2 easily interfaces
Features Summary 34
• Simple power and control connections.
with Trane Tracer"> building automation!
• Optional Unit Mounted Starter
energy management computer for
eliminates additional jobsite labor
Integrated Comfort™ system benefits;
requirements.
all with a single twisted pair wirel
Mechanical Specifications 35
• No disassembly or building
modification required because of small Availability
footprint. • The Series R CenTraVac chiller is in
• Factory run tested. stock and available now for your
• Full factory refrigerant and oil charge ordering convenience.
further reducing field labor, materials, • Trane offers the fastest ship cycles in
and installation cost. the industry on built-to-order units.
• Packed Stock inventory features
Separable Heat Exchanger Shells
standard configurations for immediate
(Optional)
delivery.
• Installation is easy even in the most
restricted spaces.

Those applications in this catalog

specifically excluded from the ARI
certification program are:
• Low temperature applications, including
ice storage.
• Glycol
• 50 Hz Unit Components

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tit TRANE" RTHB Unit
Model Number

Model Nomenclature
RTH B 150 F M AO OlWP OTOUNN3lF2lFVOQU
--- ---
1,2,3 4 5,6,7 8 9 10,11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

Digits 01, 02, 03 - Series R® CTV Digit 16 - Printer Interface Digit 30 - Thermal Insulation
RTH = Series R CenTraVac® o= Without Printer Interface o= Without Thermal Insulation
P = With Printer Interface Q = With Thermal Insulation
Digit 04 - Dev Sequence S = Special Customer Option
B = 2nd Major Development Digit 17 - ICS Interface
o= Without Tracer Communications Digit 31 - Agency Listing
Digits 05,06,07 - Nominal Tons T = Tracer Communications o= No Agency Listing
130 = 130 Nominal Tons (COMM 3) U = UL Listed
150 = 150 Nominal Tons M = Tracer Summit Communications C = CSA Listed
180 = 180 Nominal Tons (COMM 4) B = UL And CSA Listed
215 = 215 Nominal Tons
255 = 255 Nominal Tons Digit 18 - Remote CLD Display Module Note: Position numbers not shown are
300 = 300 Nominal Tons o= Without currently unassigned. Not all combinations
380 = 380 Nominal Tons R = With are available on all sizes.
450 = 450 Nominal Tons
Digit 19 - Starter Type
Digit 08 - UNIT VOLTAGE R = Remote Starter (See Starter Model No.)
A = 200/60/3 U = Unit Mounted Starter (See Starter
C = 230/60/3 Model No.)
M = 346/50/3
D = 380/60/3 Digit 20 - Evap Temp Range
R = 380/50/3 N = Standard And Low Temp Range
N = 400/50/3 (Above 20 Deg F)
U = 415/50/3 V = Very Low Temp Range (20 Deg F And
F = 460/60/3 Below)
H = 575/60/3
S = SPECIAL Digit 22 - Evap Water Passes
2 = 2 Pass
Digit 09 3 = 3 Pass
L = Lowest Nominal Kw Motor For 4 = 4 Pass
Compressor Size S = Special Customer Option
M = Medium Nominal Kw Motor For
Compressor Size Digit 23 - Evap Connections
H = Highest Nominal Kw Motor For L = 150 Psi Flanged Connections
Compressor Size H = 300 Psi Flanged Connections
M = 300 Psi Marine Grooved Connections
Digits 10, 11 - Design Sequence S = Special Customer Option
AO = "First Design, etc. Increment When
Parts" Are Affected For Service Digit 24 - Evap Tubes
Purposes. F = Standard 06A High-Perf Tubes
M = Smooth Bore Copper Tubes
Digit 12 - Unit Specials S = Special Customer Option
o= No Unit Specials
C = All Unit Specials Are Denoted By Digits Digit 25 - Cond Water Passes
Elsewhere In The Model Number 2=2Pass
S = Unit Has An Uncatagorized Special Not 3 = 3 Pass
Denoted By A Digit Elsewhere In The S = Special Customer Option
Model Number
Digit 26 - Cond Connections
Digit 13 - Shell Length L = 150 Psi Flanged Connections
N = Standard (Short) Shells H = 300 Psi Flanged Connections
L = High Eff. (Long) Shells M = 300 Psi Marine Grooved Connections
E = Extended Shells S = Special Customer Option

Digit 14 - Unit Structure Digit 27 - Cond Tubes

W = Welded F = Standard I-E Finned Tubes
B = Separable G = Smooth Bore Copper Tubes
H = Smooth Bore 90/1 0 CU-NI Tubes
Digit 15 - Control Options
o= Without Options MOdule Digit 28 - Isolation Valve
P = With Options Module o= No Condenser Isolation Valve
V = With Condenser Isolation Valve

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 Refrigeration
Cycle

The Series R® CenTraVac® chiller, like Compressor Description compressor since compression no
other Trane CenTraVac chillers, is longer occurs over the entire length of
designed for reliability and efficiency. The compressor used in Series R the compressor rotor section. Slide
Features such as direct drive, reliable CenTraVac chillers has three distinct valve unloading lowers refrigeration
motor cooling, electronic expansion sections: the motor, the rotor and the capacity by shortening the effective
valve/fixed orifice refrigerant flow oil separator. length of the rotors.
control and an economizer cycle have Motor Section Oil Separator Section
all been incorporated into the design of TI,e hermetic 3600 rpm motor is an The oil separator section of the
the Series R CenTraVac chiller. induction type motor and is cooled by compressor is located at the discharge
During operation, liquid refrigerant is liquid refrigerant. end of the compressor.
distributed along the length of the Rotor Section Once oil is injected into the interior of
flooded evaporator uniformly coating Each Series R CenTraVac uses a the compressor's rotor section, it mixes
each tube. As it cools the system water helirotor type compressor. Each with compressed refrigerant vapor and
flowing through the evaporator tubes, compressor has only three moving is then discharged into the oil separator
the refrigerant absorbs heat causing it parts: two rotors and a slide valve. The by the rotors. The oil separator consists
to vaporize. male rotor is directly attached to and of a perforated cylinder that surrounds
The gaseous refrigerant is then drawn driven by the motor. The female rotor a helical passageway. As the refrigerant
through the suction cavity in the is, in turn, driven by the male rotor. and oil mixture travels through this
evaporator and into the compressor Separately housed bearing sets are passageway, centrifugal force forces
where the compression process begins. provided at each end of both rotors. the oil to collect on the walls of the
The slide valve is located, and moves, cylinder and passes through
Partially compressed evaporator
along the top of these rotors. perforations to the cylinder's exterior.
refrigerant vapor in the compressor is
joined by vapor produced during the The helirotor compressor is a positive Oil that accumulates on this surface
motor cooling process and the displacement compressor. Refrigerant then runs off the cylinder and collects
economizer cycle at an intermediate from the evaporator is drawn into the in an oil sump located at the bottom of
point in the compression cycle. The suction opening at the bottom of the the housing.
combined refrigerant vapor streams compressor rotor section. After being Meanwhile, the compressed refrigerant
are then fully compressed and the hot compressed by the meshing action of vapor, stripped of oil droplets,
refrigerant vapor is discharged to the the rotor teeth, the high pressure continues its passage through the oil
condenser. refrigerant gas is discharged from the separator and enters the discharge line
end of the rotors directly into the oil leading to the condenser.
Baffles within the condenser shell separator.
distribute the compressed refrigerant
gas evenly across the condenser tube Oil sprayed along the top of the
bundle. Cooling tower water circulates compressor rotor section bathes both Figure 5-1 - Refrigerant Cycle Diagram
through the condenser tubes and rotors along with the compressor
absorbs heat from this refrigerant, housing interior. While the oil injected
causing it to condense. here does provide lubrication for the
driving action of the rotors, its primary Vapor
Once the liquid refrigerant leaves the
purpose is to seal the clearance spaces Condenser
bottom of the condenser, it passes that exist between the rotors and
through an electronic expansion valve.
compressor housing. Effective seals
}J
Economizer
Because of the pressure drop created
between these internal parts enhance
by the electronic expansion valve,
compressor efficiency by limiting Evaporator
some of the liquid vaporizes. The leakage between the high and low
resulting mixture of liquid and gaseous pressure cavities. Liquid And Vapor
refrigerant then enters the motor
housing, where it uniformly surrounds Capacity control is accomplished by a
Enthalpy
and cools the motor. Motor heat slide valve in the rotor section of the
absorbed by the refrigerant causes compressor. Positioned along the top
more of the liquid refrigerant to "flash" of the rotors and parallel to the rotors;
to a gas. the slide valve is driven by a piston/
cylinder.
All of the refrigerant vapor available at
this point is "economized" - that is, Compressor loading is determined by
routed directly to the rotor section of the position of the slide valve over
the compressor housing. The liquid the rotors. When the slide valve is
refrigerant leaves the motor housing, fully extended over the rotors the
passes through a fixed orifice system compressor is fully loaded. Unloading
and returns to the evaporator occurs as the slide valve is drawn
continuing the cycle. towards the discharge side of the

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e TRAME" Selection
Procedure

The Series R® CenTraVac® chiller Unit Performance with Fluid Media Evaporator and .condenser
performance is rated in accordance Other Than Water Data Tables
with ARI Standard 550 Certification The performance examples contain Located in the data section, evaporator
Program. data using water as cooling and heat and condenser data includes water
The Series R CenTraVac chiller product rejection media. The selection program storage capacities, minimum and
line provides numerous individual unit will calculate unit performance using maximum flow limits and water
selections over a capacity range of 100 ethylene glycol either in the evaporator, connection size. If the maximum flow
to 450 tons. This catalog contains condenser or both. For media other limit is exceeded, tube erosion may
performance examples for a number of than water, contact the local Trane result. Flow rates less than the
standard units. Additional chiller sales office. minimum result in laminar flow with a
selections and performance information resultant reduction in performance and
Dimensional Drawings
can be obtained through the use of the The dimensional drawings illustrate increased fouling and corrosion
Series R CenTraVac chiller selection overall measurements of the unit. The potential.
program available through local Trane recommended service clearances Evaporator and Condenser Pressure
sales offices. indicate clearances required to easily Drop Curves
Performance service the Series R CenTraVac chiller. Located in the data section, pressure
The performance examples, by product All catalog dimensional drawings are drop data is provided for each available
family, on the following pages provide water pass configuration.
subject to change. Current submittal
performance information at various drawings should be referred to for
tonnages, including capacity in tons, detailed dimensional information.
efficiency and water pressure drops. All Contact the local Trane sales office for
capacities are net tons and are based submittal and template information.
on fouling factors of 0.00025 hr-ff-deg
Electrical Data Tables
F/Btu for the evaporator and condenser Electrical data is shown in the data
water sides. For other fouling factors, section of the appropriate chiller family.
refer to the paragraph on nonstandard A voltage utilization range is tabulated
fouling factors on this page.
for each voltage listed. Series R
It should be noted that changing the CenTraVac compressor motors are
number of water passes or the water designed to operate satisfactorily over
flow rates may significantly alter the a range of ± 10 percent of the
performance of a particular chiller. To standard design voltages of 200 V,
obtain the maximum benefit from the 230 V, 460 V and 575 V for 60 cycle,
wide range of selections available, 3 phase motors.
designers are encouraged to develop Rated Load Amperes (RLA) and Locked
performance specifications and use Rotor Amperes (LRA) for standard
the computer selection program to voltages of all 60 cycle, 3 phase motors
optimize their selections. This will are shown. Motors are identified by
allow the selection of the particular their maximum Kw rating. The RLA is
compressor-evaporator-condenser based on the performance of the motor
combination which most closely meets developing full rated horsepower. The
the job requirements. All final selections motor will be selected so its Kw rating
should be made using the computer equals or exceeds the Kw requirement
selection program. determined by the Series R CenTraVac
Unit Performance with Nonstandard chiller selection program at design
Fouling Factors conditions.
The performance examples contain To properly size field electrical wiring,
data based on standard fouling factors the electrical engineer or contractor on
of 0.00025 hr-ft2 -deg F/Btu for the a project needs to know the Minimum
evaporator and condenser watersides. Circuit Ampacity (MCA) of the Series R
Unit performance at nonstandard CenTraVac chiller. The National Electrical
fouling factors may vary from standard Code (NEC), Article 440-33, defines the
performance. The Series R CenTraVac method of calculating the minimum
chiller selection program will calculate circuit ampacity. These values have
the unit performance based on been calculated and are provided in the
nonstandard fouling factors input. electrical data tables.
General Data Tables
General unit data is shown in the data
section. General unit information
includes refrigerant charge, oil charge, "--"':
shipping weight and operating weight.

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 Selection
Procedure

Part Load Performance operation. Also, part load operation is Integrated Part Load Performance
typically associated with reduced The Integrated Part Load Value (IPLV) is
The Series R CenTraVac chiller outside wet bulb temperatures, a method of measuring total chiller
possesses excellent part load resulting in improved cooling tower performance over a defined range of
performance characteristics. Air performance. The net result of less part load conditions. This method was
conditioning system loads are usually heat rejection and lower wet established by ARI and is included in
significantly less than full load design bulb temperature is cooler condenser ARI Standard 550. IPLV serves as a
conditions. Therefore, the chillers water entering the chiller and improved good method of comparing on equal
operate at full load relatively little of the unit performance. A representative load basis, the part load efficiency of various
time. The Series R CenTraVac chiller can line is shown in Figure 7-1, which takes chillers. The formula for calculating
provide significant operating savings into account condenser water relief per IPLV is defined as:
over centrifugal chillers. ARI Standard 550 (2'12 F per 10 percent Sl Metric Units
Part load chiller operation is normally unloading). To determine specific unit
associated with reduced condenser part load performance, use of the IPLV = 0.17A + 0.39B +
water temperatures. At part load Series R CenTraVac chiller selection or
APLV 0.33C + 0.11 D
operation, the heat rejected to the program is recommended.
cooling tower is less than at full load Where: A = COP at 100%
B = COP at 75%
Figure 7-1 - Typical Part Load Performance C = COP at 50%
D = COP at 25%
100

/
I U.S. Standard Units

90 IPLV 1
'/ or = 0.17
APLV
-
ABC
0.39
+ --+ -
0.33 0.11
+-­
D

80 I J Where: A
B
=
=
kW/ton
kW/ton
at
at
100%
75%
V C = kW/ton at 50%
D = kW/ton at 25%

70 1/ To approximate total energy

requirements over a period of time, use
I of a computerized load and performance
program that considers air conditioning
60 J load, machine performance, cooling
!/ tower performance and outside wet
bulb temperature is suggested. The
1/ Trane TRACE® analysis program is
particularly well suited for this type of
/ calculation, as well as for economic
evaluation of equipment and system
[7 alternatives.
40 / Selection Example
V The following selection uses
/ performance examples in the following

./
V pages of the catalog. Additional chiller
30 selections and performance information

./
V can be obtained through the use of the
Series R CenTraVac chiller selection

/""
V program, available through the local
20 Trane sales office. All final selections
V should be made using the computer
selection program.

10

o
10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Percent Tons

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Selection
Procedure

--
Given: Selection Summary:
Required Capacity 200 tons Model RTHB 215
Leaving Chilled Capacity 200 Tons
Water Temperature 45 F Power Input 142 Kw
Chilled Water Temperature Drop 12 F Entering/Leaving Chilled
Entering Condenser Water Temperature 57/45 F
Water Temperature 85 F Evaporator Flow 400 GPM
Condenser Water Flow 600 GPM Evaporator Pressure Drop 11 Feet
Condenser/Evaporator Entering Condenser
Fouling Factor 0.00025 Water Temperature 85 F
Supply Voltage 460/60/3 Condenser Water Flow 600 GPM
1 Condenser Pressure Drop 14 Feet
From Table 14-1 on page 14, an RTHB Condenser/Evaporator
215 with standard length shells, 3 pass Fouling Factor .00025
evaporator and 2 pass condenser at the Supply Voltage 460/60/3
given conditions will produce 200 tons Rated Load Amps 200 Amps
at 142 Kw (.71 Kw/ton x 200 tons).
2
Evaporator GPM and pressure drop can
be determined as follows:

Tons x 24
GPM =
Chilled Water 1'3. T

200 x 24 = 400 G
12 pm

Evaporator pressure drop for 400 GPM

from Chart 17-1 on page 17 is 11 feet
of water.
3
Condenser pressure drop for 600 GPM
from Chart 17-3 on page 17 is 14 feet
of water.

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Application
Considerations

Condenser Water Limitations Water Pumps

Trane Series R® CenTraVac® chillers start Avoid specifying or using 3600 rpm
and operate satisfactorily over a range condenser water and chilled water
of load conditions with uncontrolled pumps, Such pumps may operate with
entering condenser water temperature, objectionable noises and vibrations, In
Reducing the condenser water addition, a low frequency beat may
temperature is an effective method occur due to the slight difference in
of lowering power input required, operating rpm between water pumps
However, beyond certain limits, and Series R CenTraVac chiller motors,
the effect of further lowering the Where noise and vibration-free
condenser water temperature is a operation are important, The Trane
relative increase in power consumption, Company encourages the use of
This is because as the slide valve 1750 rpm pumps,
closes and the compressor unloads, Installation
compressor efficiency is determined by Several Trane Engineering Bulletins are
several factors, The leaving chilled available to aid in installation, Refer to
water temperature and the percent of Trane Engineering Bulletin RLC-EB-3 for
load have the most direct impact on chiller sound ratings, Using the
the optimum condenser water information provided in this
temperature, In general, continuous engineering bulletin, contact a certified
machine operation with entering sound consultant to aid in proper
condenser water temperature below mechanical room design and treatment.
55 F is not recommended, When the Refer to Trane Engineering Bulletin
entering condenser water temperature RLC-EB-6 for installation tips and
is expected to drop below 55 F, it is considerations on chiller location, pipe
recommended that some form of isolation, etc,
condenser water temperature control
be used to ensure optimum machine
performance,
Water Treatment
The use of untreated or improperly
treated water in chillers may result in
scaling, erosion, corrosion, algae or
slime, It is recommended that the
services of a qualified water treatment
specialist be engaged to determine
what treatment, if any, is advisable,
The Trane Company assumes no
responsibility for the results of
untreated, or improperly treated water,

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 Performance T
Data T

Table 20-1 - Performance Examples (English)

Capacity Standard Long Extended
Tons Shell Shell Shell
250 RTHB 255 STO RTHB 255 LONG RTHB 255 EXTO
.70 kW/ton .65 kW/ton .63 kW/ton
EPO 11 ft. EPD 14 ft. EPO 8 ft.
CPO 15 ft. CPO 19 ft. CPO 10ft.
300 RTHB 300 STD RTHB 300 LONG RTHB 300 EXTD
.68 kWITON .63 kWITON .61 kWITON
EPO 13 ft. EPO 16 ft. EPO 8 ft.
CPO 16 ft. CPO 21 ft. CPO 11 ft.
Notes.
1. Performance is based on three-pass evaporator and two-pass condenser, .00025 fouling factor in the evaporator and
condenser, 45 F evaporator water (2.0 gpm/ton), 85 F entering condenser water (3.0 gpm/ton).
2. The selections are representative. Chiller selections can be optimized through the use of the Series R CenTraVac selection
program available Ihrouhg the local Trane Sales Office.
3. EPO - evaporator pressure drop; CPO - condenser pressure drop
4. Rated in accordance with ARI standard 550·92.

Table 20-2 - Performance Examples (SI)

Capacity Standard Long Extended
kW Shell Shell Shell
880 RTHB 255 STD RTHB 255 LONG RTHB 255 EXTD
5.03 COP 542 COP 5.59 COP
EPO 32.9 kPA EPO 41.9 kPA EPO 23.9 kPA
CPO 449 kPA CPO 56.8 kPA CPO 29.9 kPA
1056 RTHB 300 STO RTHB 300 LONG RTHB 300 EXTO
5.18 COP 5.59 COP 5.77 COP
EPO 38.9 kPA EPO 47.8 kPA EPO 23.9 kPA
CPO 47.8 kPA CPO 62.8 kPA CPO 32.9 kPA
Notes:
1. Performance is based On three-pass evaporator and two-pass condenser, .00025 fouling factor in the evaporator and
condenser. 7 C evaporalOr waler (.0358 mllJ). 29 C enlering condenser waler (.0537 mLJJ).
2. The selections are representative. Chiller selections can be optimized through the use of the Series R CenTraVac selection
program available through the local Trane Sales Office.
3. EPD - evaporator pressure drop; CPO - condenser pressure drop
4. Rated in accordance with ARI standard 550-92.

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 Dimensions

A 8 C D
Unit English Metric English Metric English Metric English Metric
2551300 Ton Standard 9'1%" 2791 mm 7' S" 2337 mm 3' 11';"" 1200 mm 6' 3'1a" 1926 mm
2551300 Ton Long 11' 7'Ie" 3553 mm 10'2" 3099 mm 3' 11 ';4' 1200 mm 6' 3%" 1926 mm
2551300 Ton Extd 12' 2'12" 3723 mm 10'2" 3099 mm 4' 11'/. 1519 mm 6' 6'/," 1994 mm

3'-0"
914mm
Service
Clearance

L,y:\",,J I
,
' ,/'
/
J

,I 3'-0"
914mm

-­
"-10" Service
t '-l(j
559mm neld Removable Terminol
559mm
t 5B' Door
Swing
L Cleorcnce

Service Box Supplied Only With

Cleorance Disconnect or Circuit TOP VIEW
Breaker Option~ Above
285 RLA
1 .,.--­
k
~m
I

STARTER

CONTROLS

f------c - - - - i B - - - f - - - - - - - - - - - - - A - - - - - - - - - - - -1 - - - ....2::=L
88emm
Tube Removol Service CI80ronce
0pP""ite Tube Removal
Cleoronce
Either End
END vim FRONT VIEW

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 General
Data

Table 22-' - Electrical Data

Nominal 60 Hz 50 Hz
Voltage 200 230 380 460 575 363 380 400 415
Nominal Voltage Nominal
Motor Utilization Motor
Model Rating (kW) Range 180/220 207/253 342/418 4141506 518/632 Rating (kW) 327/399 342/418 360/440 374/457
RLA 629 548 333 275 218 347 313 314 314
RTHB 255 197 MCA 787 685 416 342 273 194 434 392 393 393
LRA 2969 2614 1645 1272 991 1358 1156 1220 1269
RLA 714 624 378 312 253 398 360 361 361
RTHB 300 226 MCA 893 780 473 390 313 224 498 450 451 452
LRA 3473 3197 1920 1590 1314 1735 1483 1565 1627
Notes:
1. ALA = Rated Load Amps.
MCA = Minimum Circuit Ampacity is 125% of the comPfessor ALA per NEC 440-32 and 440-33.
LRA = Locked Rotor Amps.
2. In all cases, the motor to be furnished must have a kW rating equal to or greater than the full load kW determined from the cataloged data Or the Series R® CenTraVac® Computer
selection Program.

Table 22-2 ­ General Data

RTHB 255 RTHB 300
Standard Shell Long Shell Extended Shell Standard Shell Long Shell Extended Shell
Refrigerant Type R-22 R-22 R-22 R-22 R-22 R-22
{I b) 475 605 955 475 605 955
Refrigerant Charge
(kg) 216 275 434 216 275 434
(gal) 9.3 9.3 9.3 9.3 9.3 93
Oil Charge
(L) 35.0 35.0 35_0 35.0 35.0 35.0
(lb) 10560 11815 15523 10652 11931 15615
Operating Weight
(kg) 4800 5370 7056 4842 5423 7098
(Ib) 9934 10980 14255 9934 10980 14255
Shipping Weight
(kg) 4515 4991 6480 4515 4991 6480

Table 22-3 - RTHB 255 Evaporator Data

RTHB 255
Standard Shell Long Shell Extended Shell
1 Pass 2 Pass 3 Pass 4 Pass 1 Pass 2 Pass 3 Pass 4 Pass 1 Pass 2 Pass 3 Pass 4 Pass
Storage (gal) 38 38 38 38 51 51 51 51 71 71 71 71
Capacity (L) 144 144 144 144 193 193 193 193 269 269 269 269
Minimum (GPM) 738 369 246 185 738 369 246 185 1080 540 360 270
Flow Rate (Us) 47 25 16 12 47 25 16 12 69 35 23 17
Maximum (GPM) 2710 1355 903 677 2710 1355 903 677 3955 1978 1318 989
Flow Rate (Us) 171 84 57 43 171 84 57 43 253 127 84 63
ConneC1ion Size (IN) 10 6 5 5 10 6 5 5 12 8 6 6

Table 22-4 ­ RTHB 300 Evaporator Data

RTHB 300
Standard Shell Long Shell Extended Shell
1 Pass 2 Pass 3 Pass 4 Pass 1 Pass 2 Pass 3 Pass 4 Pass 1 Pass 2 Pass 3 Pass 4 Pass
Storage (gal) 43 43 43 43 57 57 57 57 81 81 81 81
Capacity (L) 163 163 163 163 216 216 216 216 307 307 307 307
Minimum (GPM) 858 429 286 215 858 429 286 215 1234 618 412 309
Flow Rate (Us) 54 27 18 14 54 27 18 14 79 40 26 20
Maximum (GPM) 3150 1575 1050 788 3150 1575 1050 788 4525 2262 1507 1130
Flow Rate (Us) 199 99 66 50 199 99 66 50 290 145 96 72
Co'nnection Size (IN) 10 6 5 5 10 5 5 5 12 8 6 6

Table 22-5 ­ Condenser Data

RTHB 255 RTHB 300
Standard Long Extended Standard Long Extended Standard Long Extended Standard Long Extended
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Flow Rate (Us) 19 19 28 13 13 18 22 22 32 15 15 21
Maximum (GPM) 1089 1089 1585 731 731 1056 1272 1272 1822 854 854 1215
Flow Rate (Us) 69 69 101 46 46 68 80 80 117 54 54 78
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 Controls

Microcomputer Controls
A microcomputer-based controller Password protection is provided so that this through combined actions of
controls the Series R® CenTraVac® only those with authorized access may compressor slide valve modulation and
chiller. The microcomputer controller adjust chiller operating parameters. The electronic expansion valve modulation.
offers better control than with past operator and service personnel have The UCM optimizes total chiller power
types of controls and has new, password access to all the settings and consumption during normal operating
important benefits. setpoints required for chiller adjustment conditions. During abnormal operating
Adaptive Control Microprocessor and maintenance. Service tests may be conditions, the UCM will continue to
done on the chiller and allow override optimize chiller performance by taking
The microcomputer-based controller
capabilities to simulate a test. With the corrective action necessary to avoid
allows Trane to optimize controls
around the chiller application and the easy front panel programmability of shutdown. This keeps cooling capacity
specific components used with the Daily, Service Start-up and Machine available until the problem can be
Series R CenTraVac chiller. For instance, Configuration settings and setpoints, solved.
the compressor protection system is the operator, service technician, and Whenever possible, the chiller is
specifically designed for the Series R system designer can customize the use allowed to perform its function; make
CenTraVac chiller. A new leaving chilled of the microcontroller to unique chilled water. In addition,
temperature control algorithm conditions of the chiller plant ­ microcomputer controls allow for more
maintains accurate temperature control, whether the purpose of chilled water is types of protection such as under and
minimizes drift from set point and for comfort cooling or for process over voltage. Overall the safety controls
provides better building comfort. The cooling. help keep the building running and out
microcomputer control incorporates The modular structure of UCP2 makes of trouble.
improved chiller start-up and load it possible for the designer to select the Monitoring And Diagnostics
limiting into standard operation. system controls and associated Since the microcomputer provides all
Interface with outside systems such as interfaces to Tracer® (or other building control functions, it can easily indicate
building automation controls is flexible automation systems) that are required such parameters as leaving chilled
and easy. for the chiller plant design. With this water temperature and percent RLA. If
Unit Control Panel (UCP2) modular concept, capability can be a failure does occur, one of over 90
Most conventional "relay logic" circuits added or upgraded at any time - with individual diagnostics will indicate the
/
have been replaced by software in the only temporary interruption of chilled problem, giving more specific
Series R CenTraVac microprocessor. The water production. UCP2 is designed to information about the failure. All of the
microprocessor performs unit control have backward and forward monitoring and diagnostic information
functions, limit functions, sequence of compatibility with all generations of is displayed directly on the
operation, compressor motor control, Trane equipment. microcomputer display.
compressor motor protection, and the All data that is necessary for the safe Interface With The Trane Integrated
starter functions. Additionally, the operation and easy serviceability of the Comfort'" System (ICS)
microprocessor accepts external inputs chiller is provided as standard on all When the Series R CenTraVac Chiller is
from sensors and adjustment devices. CenTraVac® chillers. Options are used in conjunction with a Trane
Adjustments and menus located on the available that provide additional Tracer® system, the unit can be
two line by 40 character controls/data that are required for: an monitored and controlled from a
microprocessor display include three industrial process design, applications remote location. The Series R
pre-programmed reports (compressor, outside of typical chilled water system CenTraVac Chiller can be controlled to
refrigerant, and chiller) and one custom design, the need for redundant fit into the overall building automation
report that can be tailored to suit the machine protection, or the desire for strategy by using time-of-day
individual owners' requirements. The more information. scheduling, timed override, duty
compressor report displays all the key Safety Controls cycling, demand limiting, and chiller
data necessary to monitor compressor A centralized microcomputer offers a sequencing. A building owner can
operation. It will display data such as higher level of machine protection. completely monitor the Series R
compressor running hours, number of Since the safety controls are smarter, CenTraVac Chiller from the Tracer
starts, bearing temperatures, currents, they limit compressor operation to system, as all of the monitoring
voltages, power factor, kw draw, etc. avoid compressor or evaporator information indicated on the
The refrigerant report displays failures, thereby minimizing nuisance microcomputer can be read off the
temperatures, pressures, superheats, shutdown. The unit control module Tracer system display. In addition, all
expansion valve positioning, etc. The (UCMj directly senses the control the powerful diagnostic information
chiller report displays status, operating variables that govern the operation of can be read back at the Tracer system.
mode, all chiller temperatures and the chiller; motor current draw, Best of all, this powerful capability
setpoints, current limit setpoints, etc. evaporator temperature, condenser comes over a single twisted pair of
The custom report can be user-tailored temperature, etc. When any of the wires!
to include any data from any of the variables approaches a limit condition (Continues on page 32)
three pre-programmed reports that the where the unit may be damaged or
user feels is important to group shut down on a safety, the UCM takes
together for any specific chiller corrective action to avoid shutdown
operation. and keep the chiller operating. It does

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TRAIIE~ Typical
Wiring
Diagrams

Model RTHB Chillers with Unit Mounted Starters

Microcomputer Controls
(Continued from page 31)
Interface With Other Control Systems
Series R® CenTraVac® chillers can
interface with many different external
control systems, from simple stand­
alone units to ice making systems, For
basic stand-alone applications, the
interface with outside control is no
different than for other Trane chillers,
However the RTHB units have many
features that can be used to interface
with building control systems,
Standard Features I u~ (UCu OP!'lOHS ~OOUlL)
lUI (IJCW CHU£R Io4OO\A.E)
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External Auto/Stop J20

A jobsite provided contact closure will ,,

turn the unit on and off,
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Chilled Water and Condenser Water ~ ~
Pump Start
The RTHB has the capability to start
both the chilled water and the
condenser water pumps.
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Chilled Water And Condenser Water
Pump Interlock
A jobsite provided contact closure from
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a chilled water pump contactor,
condenser water pump contactor or a
flow switch will allow unit operation if UNIT MOUNTED STAR~R PANE.L
a load exists, This feature will allow the NOTES:
J PHAS[
1. CASHED UNES INOICAIT RE:COl.4M[ND(O nE:LO WIRING BY OTHERS
unit to run in conjunction with the PHJ.NTQ/oI. uNES INQICAIT ALTERNATE CIRCUIrR'l" OR AV.AJl.A.BL£
LINE VOl TAG(
SEE NAJJ[PLAT[
SALES oPTION. CHECK SALES ORDER TO OETERMINE If WIRING 15
pump system. REO!JIREO fOR SPECIFlC OPTIONS. A 8 C
4 2. AI.L. FlELD MRING t.lUST BE IN ACCORDANCE: WITH THE NATION.AJ..
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EL£cmICAL CODE (NEC). STATE AND LOCAL. REOuIRD.lENrs. OTHER I I I I
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External Interlock COUNTRIES APPUCA8LE NATIONAL ~O/ OR LOCAL. REQuIRE.... 8lrS I I I I
SHALL APPLY, CD (, (, (,
A jobsite supplied contact opening P2J T[Rl.4It-W...S 1 .& 2 (IU1J5-1 AND -2) MUST BE JUt.lPEREO CD L1 L2 L.\ ,h
wired to this input will turn the unit off IF NOT USED.

P2~ TERlAlNALS 1 & 2 (\U1J~-J AND _4) wUST BE JUt.lPERED

and require a manual reset of the unit IF NOT US£O.

microcomputer. This closure is typically REOGt-tTEN TERLllNALS A MINILlUt.I OF 24 HOURS WlER tNIl1AL
INST.-uAnON. 00 NOT OV(R nCHf[N.
triggered by a jobsite supplied system COPPER WIRE. SIIED PER NEC, BASEO ON UNIT NAMEPLATE MCA
such as a fire alarm, (t.lINILlUt.I CIRCUIT ANPACIlY). PHASmC OF J PK&SE INPuT;
L1 TO A.. Ll TO B. LJ TO C WHERE ABC REPRESENTS
STANOARD P~SE ROTAnON.
S
JOv OR LESS '14-18 AWG 60Qv 'MRL. 00 NOT RUN IN CONDUIT
Chilled Water Reset 'MTH HIGHER~LTAGE WIRE.

Chilled water reset based on return 1 1'v AC. " 4 AWG 6001/ WIRE. it. WARNING
water temperature. nno WIRED El..[CTRlCAL LOAOS ARt: NOT TO EXCEED 12CN1£/2WVA HAZARDOuS VOLTAGE!
FOR CONNEcnONS AT TERMINALS lUIJ12-1,2; lU1J14-1,2; DISCONNECT ALL ELECTRIC POWER
lUIJI6-1,J; lU1Jl8-1,2,J; lU1J20-1.2: lU5J12-1,2; INCLUDING REMOTE DISCONNECTS
lUSJI8-1,J; AND lu5J8-1,2. BEFORE SERVlCING.
NEGATlVE SIGNAL INPUTS ARE GROUNOED TO UCP2 ENCLOSURE. FOR FAILURE TO DISCONNECT POwER
CORRECT OP£R,A,nON, EXTERNAL EOUIPI.4~T SIGNALS Si-WJ.. BE ISOLATED BEFORE SERVlCING CAN CAUSE
OR FLo"nNG WITH RESPECT TO uCP2 o.EcmlCA!. SERVICE GROUNO AND SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
ISOLArED rnOM EACH OTHER. SPECl.'.L CONSIDERAnON MUST BE GIVEN
TO 4-20 t.lA SIGNALS. IF THE CuRRENT SOURCE REGULATES CURRENT FLOW
ON THE NEGAnvE LEAD, USE A SEPERATE POWER SVPPLY FOP. EACH
it. AVE: RTISSE:M E:NT
CHANNEL IN SOME .APPLOCATI()NS IT t.lAY BE NECESSARY TO INST.-LL A VOLTAGE HASARDEUX!
LOOP ISOLAnOR IN EACH CHANNEL TO PREVENT LOOP INTERrER~CE. DECONNECTEZ TOuTES LES SOURCES
ELECTRIQUES INCLUANT LES
USE TWlSTEO SHIElDED PAIR 18 AWG WIRE. CONSULT SAL..ES ornCE DISJONCTEURS SITUES A DISTANCE
FOR SELEcnON. AVANT D'EFFECTUER L'ENTREToEN,
9 PIN SUB.D RS 2J2 CONNECTlON. R(f(R TO 1()t,4 fOR ADDLO REQUIREMENTS. FAUTE DE DECONNECTER LA SOURCE
ELECTRIQUE AVANT D'EFFEC TUER
CONTACT'S TO BE SUITABLE FOR USE WlTH 24 vdc, 12mo CIRCUIT. L'ENTRETIEN PEUT EN TRAINER DES
BLESSURES CORPORELLES SEVERES
REFER TO REMOrE OPERATOR INTERf1£E INSTALlAnDt-;, MANUAL fOR OU LA MORT.
CONNEcnON DETAIL FOR rwo OR MORE CHIu.£RS,

IMPORTANT
USE COPPER CONDuerORS a.LY
TO PREvENT EQUIPMENT DAMAGE.
UNI T TERMINALS ARE NOT DESIGNED
TO ACCEPT ANY OTHER WlRINC.

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e TIIJWE'· Features
Summary

The Series R® CenTraVac® Helirotor" Microprocessor Controls

Compressor • Microprocessor based Unit Control
• Direct drive, low speed for high Panel (UCP2) monitors and controls
efficiency, high reliability. chiller operation and associated
• Simple design for high reliability - only sensors, actuators, relays and switches,
two rotating parts. all factory assembled and tested.
• Optimized compressor parts profiles • Easy to read two line by forty character
designed specifically for chilled water display.
applications to assure maximum Sentinel'" Charge Monitoring System
performance and efficiency.
• Early detection and warning of
• Precise rotor tip clearance for optimal refrigerant loss is provided through the
efficiency. unit control panel UCP2.
• Class 5 bearings commonly used only
Other Standard Features Include:
for applications such as machine tool
spindles and jet aircraft engines. • Full factory refrigerant and oil charge
(See note below for separable shell
• Liquid refrigerant cooled motor. Motor
stays uniformly cool at lower option)
temperatures for longer motor life. • Flanged evaporator and condenser
• Oil separator with no moving parts connections
eliminates need for elaborate oil return • Start-up by factory trained service
system. personnel
• Years of research and testing. The • Control power transformer
Helirotor compressor has amassed • Individually replaceable evaporator and
thousands of hours of testing, much of condenser tubes
it at severe operating conditions • Individual amp draw per phase
beyond normal air conditioning displayed on UCM
operating applications. • Sensing and display of all water and
., Proven reliable field operation has been refrigerant temperatures and pressures
shown in thousands of successful • Chilled water reset based on return
installations. water
Electronic Expansion Valve/Fixed Options
Orifice Refrigerant Metering System • '%" Armaflex II or equal insulation
• Less moving parts for higher reliability • Isolation valve to store the full charge
and wider range of stable operation. of refrigerant in the condenser
Full Economizer Refrigerant Cycle • Trane Integrated Comfort'· system
• Economizer improves refrigeration communication
cycle efficiency an average of four • Generic building automation systems
percent over cycles without an (BAS) interfaces
economizer. • Remote Clear Language display
Installation Ease and Flexibility • Chilled water reset based on air
temperature
• Compact size makes the Series R
CenTraVac chiller ideal for almost any • External current limit setpoint control
job; new or renovation. • Volts display per phase
• Separable shell option enables chiller to • Circuit breaker
be broken down into individual • Mechanical disconnect
components for the tightest job space • Standard ice making
requirements. • Low temperature process cooling
• Separable shells (Units ordered without
refrigerant isolation valve option will be
shipped less refrigerant)
• Marine water boxes
• Spring isolators

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_ TRAME" Mechanical
Specifications

General Control Panel unit mounted starters, ammeter is part

Exposed metal surfaces are painted Factory mounted microprocessor-based of standard micro display.)
with an air-dry beige primer-finisher control panel. Automatic shutdown OPTIONS:
prior to shipment. Each unit ships with protection with manual reset is Insulation: All low temperature surfaces
a full operating charge of refrigerant provided for low evaporator refrigerant are covered with % inch Armaflex II or
and oil. (Separable shell units may be temperature and pressure, high equal (k = 0.28), including the evaporator,
shipped with or without refrigerant. See condenser refrigerant pressure, loss of water boxes and economizer lines.
note under options section.) Molded condenser water flow, high motor
temperature, low oil flow, motor Refrigerant Isolation Valve: Provide
neoprene isolation pads are supplied
current overload, phase reversal, phase means of isolating refrigerant charge in
for placement under all support points. the condenser during servicing.
loss, and severe phase imbalance.
Start-up and operator instruction by
Automatic shutdown protection with Communications: Tracer®
factory trained service personnel is
automatic reset when condition is communications are available for Tracer
included.
corrected is provided for loss of chilled (Comm 3) or Tracer Summit (Comm 4)
Compressor-Motor water flow, high compressor discharge (Generic building automation system
Semihermetic, direct-drive, 3600 rpm, temperature, underlover voltage, and communications requires options
rotary compressor with: capacity momentary power loss. module.)
control slide valve, integral single-stage Sentinel'" Charge Monitoring System Options Module: Accepts generic
economizer, oil sump heater and provides early detection and warning of Building Automation System inputs for
differential pressure refrigerant oil flow refrigerant loss. current limit setpoint and chilled water
system. Four pressure lubricated rolling setpoint via 2-10 VDC or 4-20 mA.
element bearing groups support the Microprocessor based chilled water
reset based on return water is Outputs a 2-10 VDC or 4-20 mA signal
rotating assembly. to Generic BAS to monitor compressor
standard.
Motor is a liquid refrigerant cooled, % RLA. Outputs a binary signal to
The unit control module (UCM) utilizing Generic BAS for use with condenser
hermetically sealed, two-pole, squirrel
the Adaptive Control'" microprocessor limit control. Allows remote
cage induction motor. automatically takes action to prevent enableldisable of ice making operation.
Evaporator-Condenser unit shutdown due to abnormal (Ice making requires options module.)
Shells are carbon steel plate. operating conditions associated with
low evaporator refrigerant temperature, Separable Shells: Allow chiller
Evaporator and condenser are
high condensing temperature, and disassembly into individual
designed, tested and stamped in
motor current overload. If the abnormal components for tight installation
accordance with ASME Code for requirements. (Isolation valves must be
refrigerant side working pressure of operating condition continues and the
protective limit is reached, the machine ordered separately if refrigerant is
300 psig. required to ship with unit.)
will be shut down.
All tube sheets are carbon steel. Remote Clear Language Display Panel:
Clear Language Display Panel (UCM)
Evaporator and condenser tubes are Allows chiller enable/disable, chilled
Factory mounted to the door of the
individually replaceable. Standard tubes water setpoint adjustment, current limit
control panel, the operator interface has
are externally finned, internally setpoint adjustment and monitoring of
a 16 button keypad for operator input
enhanced seamless copper with lands and a two line by 40 character display microprocessor diagnostics. Certain
at all tube sheets. Evaporator tubes are screen. A chiller report, refrigerant latching diagnostics must be reset at the
1" diameter. Condenser tubes are %" report, compressor report, an operator chiller control panel. Up to four chillers
diameter. Tubes are mechanically configurable custom report, operator can function through a single remote
expanded into tube sheets. Condenser settings, service settings, service tests, clear language display panel. This option
tubes are mechanically fastened to and diagnostics may be accessed by requires that a Remote CLD Interface
tube supports. Condenser baffle pressing the appropriate button. All lVlodule be ordered with each chiller.
prevents direct impingement of diagnostics and messages are Remote CLD Interface Module:
compressor discharge gas upon the displayed in "clear language." Required on each chiller for
tubes. Starter communication between UCP2 and
NEMA 1 enclosure with top power Remote Clear Language Display.
All water pass arrangements are
available in either flat-faced flange wiring access and three-phase solid­ Printer Interface Module: Allows a
(150 or 300 psig waterside) or marine state overload protection. Starters are printer to be directly connected to the
configuration with grooved connections available in Wye-Delta, Autotransformer UCP2 via an RS-232 port.
(300 psig waterside). All connections (remote mounted only), and Across­ Under/over Voltage Protection: Volts
may be either right or left handed. the-line configurations. Starters are display on micro.
Waterside is hydrostatically tested at available in either remote mounted or
unit mounted models (some voltage Marine Water Boxes: Allow easy access
1'h times design working pressure, but for tube cleaning.
and tonnage restrictions apply to unit
not less than 225 psig.
mounted starters). Factory installed and Condenser Tubes: Smooth bore copper,
Refrigerant Circuit wired 1KVA control power transformer smooth bore 90/10, cupro-nickel.
A multiple orifice control system provides all unit control power (120 volt
consisting of an electronically controlled secondary). Optional starter features Evaporator Tubes: Smooth bore copper.
expansion valve and a fixed orifice, include: Circuit breakers and mechanical Icemaking Controls: Icemaking thermal
maintains proper refrigerant flow. non-fused disconnects. Ammeters, storage can be utilized at night for
three each, mounted on starter door reduced peak electrical demand.
available on remote starters only. (On (Requires Options Module.)
Chilled water reset based on outdoor
35 air temperature.
OPTIONS:
Insulation Standard Ice Making Communications
All low temperature surfaces are Controls and safeties to allow operation Tracer® communications are available
covered with %-inch Armaflex II or with brine temperatures greater than or for Tracer (Comm 3) or Tracer Summit
equal (K = 0.28), including the equal to 20 F. Includes dual setpoints (Comm 4). (Generic Building
evaporator, water boxes, and for ice making capability and daytime Automation System communications
economizer lines. comfort cooling. A typical application requires Options Module.)
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Smooth Bore Condenser And would include Climatice ice storage Remote Clear Language Display Panel
Evaporator Tubes system with daytime chiller operation Allows chiller enable/disable, chilled
Smooth bore copper tubes are above 40 F. (Requires Options Module.)
water setpoint adjustment, current limit
available for high fouling water Separable Shells setpoint adjustment and monitoring of
applications. Smooth bore condenser This option gives the installer the microprocessor diagnostics. Certain
tubes are %" diameter. Smooth bore flexibility of taking apart the unit, latching diagnostics must be reset at the
evaporator tubes are 1" diameter. Both reducing the overall weight and size, chiller control panel. Up to four chillers
are .035 WOF. and making installation much easier. can function through a single remote
Cupro-Nickel Tubes (Condenser Only) Units ship assembled, with or without clear language display panel. This option
Cupro-nickel tubes (condenser only) are refrigerant. Units ordered without requires that a Remote CLD Interface
available for special applications on refrigerant isolation valve option will be Module be ordered with each chiller.
standard ship cycles. 90/10 cupro-nickel shipped less refrigerant.
Remote CLD Interface Module
tubes are %" diameter and .035 WOF. Options Module Required on each chiller for
Marine Water Boxes Accepts generic Building Automation communication between UCP2 and
Allows for easy cleaning and System inputs for current limit setpoint Remote Clear Language Display.
maintenance of both the evaporator and chilled water setpoint via 2-10 VDC
and condenser tubes by providing an or 4-20 mAo Outputs a 2-10 VDC or
easy access without removal of water 4-20 mA signal to Generic BAS to
piping. monitor compressor % RLA. Outputs a
binary signal to Generic BAS for use
with condenser limit control. Allows
remote enable/disable of ice making
operation. (Ice making requires options
module.)

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