UNIFLAIR

MICROPROCESSOR CONTROL

mP3

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Study this manual carefully before using the control
system and keep it in a safe place for future reference.

N.B.: No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval

system or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic,

mechanical or otherwise without the prior permission of UNIFLAIR.

E Copyright by UNIFLAIR, 1996

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INDEX
PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 3
START- -UP REMINDER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 3
STOPPING THE UNIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 3
CONTROL PANEL REPLACEMENT . . . . . . . . page 3
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SYSTEM. . . . . . page 5
POSITION AND FUNCTION
OF THE CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 5
Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 5
LED indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 5
Liquid Crystal Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 5
Audible Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 5
REAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page
.
7
INTERNAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 7
Configuration DIP switches. . . . . . . . . . . . page 7
Offset trimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 7
Sensitivity trimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 7
Input connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 7
Output connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 7
Supply and alarm connector. . . . . . . . . . . . page 7
Serial line connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 7
SERIAL LINE INTERFACE ADAPTOR
(ASM2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 8
ADDITIONAL ALARM CARD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 8
INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION. . . . page 9
Hardware configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 9
Software configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 10
Initial checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 11
Control Start Up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 11
ADJUSTMENTS AND SETTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . page 11
Adjustment of the sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 11
Adjustment of air flow sensor. . . . . . . . . . . page 11
Range of factory settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 12
Range of temperature setpoint. . . . . . . . . . page 12
UNIT START- -UP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 13
CONTROL ALGORITHMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 13
CONTROL DIAGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 15
Notes on the control diagrams for
the return air temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 15
A- -Direct Expansion Versions. . . . . . . . . . page 15
B- -Chilled Water Versions . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 16
Dehumidification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 16
ALARMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 17
FAULT FINDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 19

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PRECAUTIONS
D Connection and disconnection of the control panel must

only be carried out when the power supply to the air

conditioning unit has been cut (main isolator of the
electrical compartment to off ). Push the respective
connectors into their sockets and ensure that they are
correctly located: do not force them if they are difficult to
push home.
D Under no circumstances bridge the contacts of the flow
sensor; this could damage the PCB.
D Since the program reads the keypad at intervals of a few
tenths of a second, it can happen that the push of a key
may be ignored if pressure was not applied for long
enough. In this case simply exerting greater pressure on
the key is useless and could even cause damage. It is
sufficient to simply press the key for longer until the
system responds.
D TRANSPORT: if it should be necessary to move the air
conditioning unit to a new location (even from one room
to the next) it is advisable to remove the control panel
from the unit and pack it separately, preferably in its
original container.

START UP REMINDER
D Connect the power supply to the electrical panel of the air

conditioner, close the main isolator on the unit and check

that the yellow LINE LED is illuminated.
D Do not start up the unit for at least 24 hours (ie: do not
) if it is of the direct expansion type (ie: with
press
compressor(s) on board) in order to allow the crankcase
heater time to ensure that any refrigerant liquid in the
compressor crankcase has evaporated.
D 24 hours after activating the power supply, START the
: this activates output 1 (control of the
unit by pressing
fan(s)), the green SYSTEM ON LED is illuminated and
the values of room temperature, temperature set- -point
and differential appear in the display (see page 11).
D In the event of an alarm, signalled by the built- -in siren
and the red ALARM LED, consult the ALARMS section
(page 17).

STOPPING THE UNIT

D STOP the unit by pressing .
D Only for long shutdown periods (more than one week)
should the on- -board isolator be opened.

CONTROL PANEL REPLACEMENT

D If the control panel has to be replaced at any time, the new
panel must be configured for the unit in which it is
installed,
see:
INSTALLATION
AND
CONFIGURATION (page 9).

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AIR FLOW

FILTER

COOLING

DEVICES

HEATING

AMBIENT

SET

DIFF

~ LINE

COOLING

HEATING
ALARM

C- -1

SYSTEM ON

C- -2

d
SET

DIFF

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CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SYSTEM

The mP3 system which controls the dry bulb temperature by
operating the cooling and reheating facilities of the air
conditioning unit, comprises a control card complete with
the interface devices (for the electrical connections for
input, output, and power supply) and an operating panel,
assembled in a single box which forms the control panel
itself.

The control card is connected to the electrical panel with 3

connectors, one 11- -way, one 7- -way, one 5- -way.

The control card, the heart of the system, is fitted with the
microprocessor, a read- -only memory (the EPROM which
contains the program), a read/write memory (a RAM, for
the operating variables) and a permanent read/write
memory (the E2PROM, which maintains data in the event
of a power failure).

By using a special adaptor supplied on request (ASM2),

both systems can be connected to a data gathering system via
a serial line and the connector fitted on the rear of the panel.

For room relative humidity control, the optional hP3

controller can be connected to the mP3 system in order to
operate the humidification and the dehumidification
function (consult the appropriate manual).

mP3 microprocessor is immune from electromagnetic

interferences according to IEC 801- -4 standard, level 3.

POSITION AND FUNCTION OF THE CONTROLS

KEYPAD

LED INDICATORS

The key pad comprises 6 membrane keys identified by

symbols printed on the polycarbonate front panel cover
(fig. C- -1).

On the front panel (fig .C- -1) there are 5 LEDs each of
which indicates a different function:

Each key has one or more functions, depending upon the

type of menu against which the cursor is located, as follows:
Alarm mute button. Pressed once this key mutes the
audible alarm and de- -energizes the general remote
alarm signal relay; pressed twice it causes the reset of
the alarm status.
System on key. The status is memorized to permit
intelligent automatic restart: on the return of power,
the unit reverts to the status which it had before the
power was cut.
System off key. This key does not reset any alarms
which may have occurred.
This key selects the value to be adjusted (set point and
proportional band). When pressed for about 5
seconds it permits the setting of the minimum and
maximum ambient temperature limits.
Key to increase numerical input values (set point,
band width, etc.). Holding this key depressed speeds
up the rate of increase of the value.
Key to decrease numerical input values. This key has
the same function as the above but in reverse.

- - ~ LINE: a yellow LED indicates power on;

- - SYSTEM ON: a green LED indicates the on/off status of
the unit;
- - COOLING: a green LED for the outputs used for
cooling;
- - HEATING: a green LED for the outputs used for heating;
- - ALARM: a red LED for alarm conditions in general.

LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY

The following items are indicated on the liquid crystal
display (figs. C- -1 and C- -2) depending upon the operating
mode of the unit at the time:
a

Display of temperature; configuration or alarms;

Indicators of alarm situations;

Display of set values;

Display of the value of temperature control sensitivity.

AUDIBLE ALARM

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ON

3 4 5 6 7

9 10 11

12 13 14 15 16 17 18

19 20 21 22 23

C- -3

C- -4

RS422
B

pin 1 - - GND

ASM2

pin 2 - - TX+
pin 3 - - TX- pin 4 - - RX+

4 32 1

SW1

pin 5 - - RX- -

DL1

ON

C- -5

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REAR

Identification Label

- - name of manufacturer;
- - date of manufacture;
- - manufacturers serial number;
- - manufacturers product code.

An identification label is fixed in one of the positions A

shown in figure C- -3 and gives the identification details of
the control:

By pressing the two lateral indentations (C in fig. c- -3) the

rear protective panel B can be removed in order to gain
access to the control board.

The rear of the control panel is covered by a protective panel

leaving the lower portion open for connections.

INTERNAL
Fig. C- -4 indicates the essential components of the board:

Configuration DIP switches

(page 9);

Offset Trimmer

for adjusting the temperature sensor reading (page 11);

Sensitivity Trimmer of air flow sensor intervention

threshold (page 11);

Input connector

- - input 4 - - request for dehumidification (terminal 5)

- - input 5 - - not used in CW units - - compressor low
pressure switch (in single compressor units) or
compressor alarm 2 coming from the additional alarm
card (in twin- -compressor units) (terminal 6).
- - input 6 - - not used in CW units - - compressor high
pressure switch (in single compressor units) or
compressor alarm 1 coming from the additional alarm
card (in twin- -compressor units) (terminal 7).

Output Connector

Ia - - TEMPERATURE SENSOR INPUT

The first input (between terminals 10 & 11) is dedicated to
monitoring the ambient temperature by reading an NTC
type passive thermistor sensor (negative temperature
coefficient), with an accuracy of 0.5C.

The digital outputs are achieved with live solid state relays
(TRIAC) at 24 Vac.
Each output can provide a continuous supply up to 20 VA at
24 Vac.
There are 5 outputs, connected as follows:

Ib - - AIR FLOW SENSOR INPUT

The second input (terminals 8 and 9) is used to detect an
adequate air flow; depending on the type of unit, it may be:
- - a PTC (Positive Temperature Coefficient) thermistor;
- - a pressure differential switch with a contact, closing across
a resistor of 330 4W on the specific input (terminals 8
and 9).

II - - DIGITAL INPUTS
Each opto- -isolated input reads the status (open or closed)
of the contact between it and the common (terminal 1). The
data acquisition system is of the fail-safe type: the normal
status is closed contact so that any faulty connections or bad
contacts are immediately recognized as faults.
For this reason, all inputs which are not in use must be
bridged with the common (terminal 1) except for the
dehumidification input which, if closed, activates cooling for
the purpose of dehumidification.
There are 6 inputs available, connected as follows:
- - input 1 - - electric heater safety thermostat (terminal 2);
- - input 2 - - clogged filter pressure switch (terminal 3);
- - input 3 - - receipt of humidity control alarm status (from
hP3) and/or of optional alarm devices (water under floor
sensor, ambient high/low temperature and humidity
switches, smoke/fire sensors) (terminal 4);

- - output 1 - - SYSTEM ON, fan operation (terminals 12

and 15);
- - output 2 - - HEATING, electric heating 1 contactor or, in
configuration with heating valve, valve opening signal
(terminals 13 and 15);
- - output 3 - - HEATING, electric heating 2 contactor or, in
configuration with heating valve, valve closing signal
(terminals 14 and 15);
- - output 4 - - COOLING, compressor 1 contactor (in
twin- -compressor units), or only compressor contactor (in
single compressor units) or cooling valve closing signal (in
CW units) (terminals 16 and 18)
- - output 5 - - COOLING, compressor 2 contactor (in
twin- -compressor units) or dehumidification relay (in
single compressor units) or cooling valve opening signal
(in CW units) (terminals 17 and 18).

Supply and alarm connector

- - supply terminals (numbers 19 and 20);
- - output 6 - - ALARM, general alarm output (relay with
contacts normally open between terminals 21 and 22 and
normally closed between terminals 22 and 23).

Serial line connector

For serial line connections, the interface adaptor ASM2
must be used (see following paragraph).

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SERIAL LINE INTERFACE ADAPTOR

The main elements of ASM2 serial line interface adaptor are
shown in fig. C- -5:
- - Connector A to connect the ASM2 adaptor to mP3 and
hP3 controls through the specific enclosed flat cable;
- - 9- -pin connector B wired as shown in the diagram, to
connect the ASM2 adaptor to the RS422 serial line;
- - Selector SW1 with 4 DIP switches to set the serial address
(from 1 to 15) with a binary code (1- -2- -4- -8 and the
relevant combinations of the DIP switches);
- - DL1 LED indicating the power supply (from mP3
control).
The connector C is not used in this application.
The serial line may be used to connect the unit to a Building
Management System to get:
- - remote start and stop of the unit;
- - reading and set point adjustment of regulation and alarm
parameters(room temperature set point and differential,
high and low temperature and humidity limits, etc.);
- - acquisition of the outputs status;
- - reading of temperature and humidity (with hP3 control)
measured by the sensor of the unit;
- - acquisition of the alarm status.
The transmission protocol is available on request.

ADDITIONAL ALARM CARD

In twin- -compressor units, the control system includes an
additional card (mounted in the electrical compartment of
the unit) which monitors the compressor safety devices and
generates a supplementary output for the control of the
dehumidification valve.

D2

K1
D1

C- -6

A B

Figure C- -6 illustrates the principal components of the card:

- - relay K1 for control of the dehumidification valve;
- - trimmer D1 for adjusting the time delay of compressor 2
low pressure switch;
- - trimmer D2 for adjusting the time delay of compressor 1
low pressure switch;
- - two bridges A and B for selecting the dehumidification
control output logic (in the position shown to control the
solenoid valve);
- - terminals for the electrical connections.
The card is equipped with 7 inputs connected as follows:
- - between terminals C and 5 the normally open auxiliary
contact of compressor 2 (CC2);
- - between terminals C and 6 the normally open auxiliary
contact of compressor 1 (CC1);
- - between terminals 7 and GO the call for dehumidification
coming from the hP3 humidity controller;
- - between terminals 1 and GO the high pressure switch of
compressor 2 (AP2);
- - between terminals 2 and GO the low pressure switch of
compressor 2 (BP2);
- - between terminals 3 and GO the high pressure switch of
compressor 1 (AP1);
- - between terminals 4 and GO the low pressure switch of
compressor 1 (BP1).
The card is also equipped with 3 outputs connected as
follows:
- - between terminals 1c and 1no the passing supply for the
control of the dehumidification solenoid valve;
- - between terminals 8 and GO the signalling of compressor
2 alarm to the mP3 controller;
- - between terminals 9 and GO the signalling of compressor
1 alarm to the mP3 controller.
The 24 V a.c. supply to the card comes via the terminals G
and Go.
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INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION

Check that the power supply to the unit is off. Insert the
connectors in the appropriate sockets without forcing them.
At this juncture, the microprocessor control must be
configured to suit the unit in which it is to be used.
Normally this operation is only required when the control is
first installed in the unit and is therefore carried out in the
factory. However, it may sometimes be necessary at a later
stage if there have been any modifications to the unit or the
system.
Configuration of the hardware is by means of dip switches
on the rear of the controller while a specific section of the
program provides for software configuration via the keypad.

HARDWARE CONFIGURATION
For configuration of the hardware there are 4 dipswitches on
the rear of the controller (as shown in figure C- -7) which
provide for the following selections:
dip N1 OFF
dip N1 ON

ELECTRIC HEATING
HEATING MODULATING VALVE

the choice between electric resistance heaters or a hot

water coil complete with 3 way modulating valve;
1

ON

dip N2 OFF
dip N2 ON

DIRECT EXPANSION UNITS

(with compressor/s)
CHILLED WATER UNITS
(with modulating valve)

the choice between control of direct expansion units (with

one or two compressors) or chilled water units (with 3 way
modulating valve):
dip N3 OFF
dip N3 ON

CONTROL P
CONTROL P + I

the choice between proportional or proportional +

integral control;
dip N4 OFF
dip N4 ON
C- -7

DEGREES CELSIUS
DEGREES FAHRENHEIT

the choice between displaying values (actual figures,

setpoints, differentials, etc.) in degrees Celsius or
Fahrenheit.

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SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION

S- -1

S- -2

To obtain access to this section of the program, the mute key

must be depressed at the same time as power is applied
to the controller (ie:when the electrical panel is powered
up).
The access code (password) is displayed in the bottom left
hand corner as shown in fig S- -1 and is keyed in using
and
to arrive at the right digits and for acceptance.
The access code is contained in the sealed envelope attached
to this manual and addressed to the maintenance manager,
in order to prevent unauthorized access to the system
configuration.
If the wrong code is entered access is denied. If the correct
code is entered the program will permit access and,
depending upon the hardware configuration, the display
shows:

A. Direct expansion units (dip switch N2 OFF)

- - INPUT N OF COMPRESSORS: fig. S- -2
This indicates the number of compressors, shown here as 1.

S- -3

Using the
or
keys, the value can be modified from
1 to 2 or vice- -versa. Depressing the key
confirms the
selection and displays the following choice, which depends
on the number of compressors:
- - LEAD/LAG COMPRESSOR CHANGEOVER
(twin- -compressor units): fig S- -3
A.S.C. (Automatic Switching of Compressors) regularly
changes the sequence of operation of the compressors.
Depressing key
or
will adopt the ASC mode and the
word OFF will disappear from the display.
- - LOW PRESSURE SWITCH DELAY ON START- -UP
(single compressor units): fig S- -4.
LPd (Low Pressure Delay) refers to the period after
start- -up for which the intervention of the low pressure
switch is delayed (only in single compressor units).

S- -4

S- -5

NB: in twin- -compressor units, this item is not displayed; in

this case the low pressure switch delay is set by means of
trimmers in the additional alarm card.
It is shown at 180 seconds and can be changed using keys
and
. Depressing the
key accepts the chosen value
and displays the following choice, which depends on the
chosen hardware configuration:
- - ELECTRIC HEATING STAGES (dipswitch N 1 OFF):
fig S- -5.
This refers to the number of stages of electric heating and
can be 1, 2, or 3. It is shown as 1, and can be changed using
keys
and
. It must be set according to the
configuration of the unit.
Depressing key
confirms the selection and exits the
configuration mode.

B. Chilled water units (dipswitch N2 ON) and/or

C. Heating modulating valve : fig S- -6

S- -6

10

(dip switch N1 ON).

This displays the valve running (excursion) time, ie: the time
taken by the servomotor to pass from the fully closed to fully
open position of the valve (and vice- -versa).
The value shown is 150 seconds, and can be changed using
and
(it must be equivalent to the full running
keys
time of the motorized valve). Depressing key confirms
the selection and exits the configuration mode.
The reheat option using a modulating valve is not
compatible with the electric reheat.
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INITIAL CHECKS
Each input reads the status (open or closed) of the contact
connected between it and the common (terminal 1). The
data acquisition system is of the fail-safe type: the normal
status is closed contact so that any faulty connections or bad
contacts are immediately recognized as faults.
For this reason, all inputs which are not in use must be
bridged with the common (terminal 1), except for the
dehumidification input which, if closed, activates cooling
for the purpose of dehumidification (see DIGITAL
INPUTS on page 7).

CONTROL START UP
The outputs of the control system are deactivated in the
event of insufficient airflow.
Therefore if tests are carried out in the absence of airflow it
is necessary to temporarily replace the PTC flow sensor with
a resistor of 330- -4W (or to bridge the pressure
differential switch FS, already connected to terminal 8 and 9
across a resistor of 330- -4W).

WARNING : Do not short circuit the 8 and 9 input

as this could result in damage to the controller.
Put power on to the system. If everything is correct, the
control system starts up as follows:
- - the yellow LINE LED illuminates (~ LINE);
T- -1

SET

DIFF

activates output 1 (starting the fans)

- - depressing key
and the green SYSTEM ON LED lights;
- - the reading of the ambient temperature sensor appears in
the centre of the display, the setpoint appears in the
bottom left- -hand corner and the differential appears in
the bottom right- -hand corner (see fig T- -1).

ADJUSTMENTS AND SETTINGS

ADJUSTMENT OF THE SENSOR
An algorithm manipulates the signal provided by the
temperature sensor in order to provide a perfectly linear
characteristic: the sensor offset adjustment trimmer (see
trimmer in fig. C- -4, page 6) permits the temperature
reading to be calibrated, using a standard thermometer, in
order to obtain the level of precision which the resolution of
the control enables, ie: to a tenth of one degree.

ADJUSTMENT OF THE PTC AIR FLOW

SENSOR SENSITIVITY
The factory setting normally provides the best operation,
therefore, if adjustment of the sensitivity should be
necessary, it must be carried out in successive steps with
small variations in the setting of the trimmer (see fig.
C- -4, page 6); a counterclockwise rotation of the trimmer
causes an increase of the sensitivity (earlier low airflow
alarm condition).

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RANGE OF FACTORY SETTINGS

The mP3 controller is factory set to the default values shown
under PRESET in the table below.
These values can be modified according to requirements
within the ranges defined by the minimum and maximum
limits in the table.
VALUE

PRESET

MIN

MAX

Ambient temperature

23.0

12.0

32.0

Differential band

3.0

1.0

10.0

900

100

1500

High temperature alarm

30.0

10.0

50.0

Low temperature alarm

10.0

5.0

30.0

180

300

150

60

300

Integral time (1)

Compressor low pressure

switch delay (2)

Valve excursion time (3)

(1) Adjustable only via serial line

(2) Single compressor version
(see SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION)
(3) Only with hot or chilled water valve
(see HARDWARE CONFIGURATION)

ADJUSTMENT OF TEMPERATURE SET

POINT
In normal operation the display shows the values of the
setpoint and the differential (sensitivity if the control is
P + I) : see fig T - - 1.
The key
selects the value to be adjusted. Depressed
once it selects the setpoint (the figure in the display starts to
flash).

T- -1

SET

DIFF

Keys
and
are then used to adjust the value within the
permitted range (from 12 to 32 C ); depressing the key
again confirms selection of the new value and goes on to the
selection of the differential (which starts in turn to flash).
The permitted range for the differential band is 1 to 10C.

ADJUSTMENT OF THE HIGH AND LOW

TEMPERATURE LIMIT ALARMS
The high and low temperature limits are those which, when
reached, give rise to the AMBIENT alarm signal.

T- -2

SET

DIFF

They are detected by the standard control sensor and are

ignored for the first 10 minutes of operation after the
start- -up of the unit.
In order to access the relevant settings the key
depressed for about 5 seconds.

must be

The display appears as shown in fig T- -2 indicating the high

air temperature alarm limit proposed of 30C which can be
and
).
adjusted between 10 and 50 C (with keys
again confirms acceptance of the value
Depressing key
and goes on to the next choice (see fig T- -3 ) which is the low
air temperature alarm limit proposed of 10C which can be
adjusted between 5 and 30 C ( with keys and
).

T- -3

SET

12

DIFF

Depressing key
again confirms acceptance of the value
and exits this option (returns to the display of the actual
ambient air temperature).
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UNIT START UP
To start up the air conditioning unit the following
instructions should be followed;
- - ensure that the main isolator of the electrical
compartment is closed and that the yellow LINE LED is
illuminated;

R- -1

DIFF

In units with a modulating valve for hot or chilled water, as

soon as the control is activated the valve is cycled to zero and
the appropriate LED lights up: HEATING for the hot water
valve and/or COOLING for the chilled water valve (see
CONTROL ALGORITHM FOR THE CHILLED
WATER VALVE on page 14).
MARCIA COMPRESSORE

COMPRESSOR OPERATION

NB: in the event of a low airflow alarm , all the outputs are
deactivated.

CONTROL ALGORITHMS
The following is an outline of the control logic of the most
important components.

Compressor
control
expansion units)

algorithm

(direct

When the cooling function is provided by a compressor or

compressors (direct expansion units) the controller uses an
algorithm which optimizes the operation through
management of the on and off cycles, always trying to
minimize mechanical and electrical stress on the
compressor(s).
The operation is as follows (see fig R- -2):

TENSIONE

TENSION

360 sec.
60 sec.
60 sec.

R- -2

If any alarm condition is signalled (by the appearance of an

alarm code and the siren sounding), refer to the ALARMS
section on page 17.

C
COOLING REQUEST

RICHIESTA DI FREDDO

>360 sec.

180 sec.

60 sec.

SET

- - press key
: the green SYSTEM ON LED lights up and
the fan(s) start;
NB: Since the program reads the keypad at intervals of a
few tenths of a second, it can happen that the push of a key
may be ignored if pressure was not applied for long
enough. In this case simply exerting greater pressure on
the key is useless and could even cause damage. It is
sufficient to simply press the key for longer until the
system responds.
- - the display shows the ambient temperature, the control
setpoint (SET) and the differential band (DIFF) (see fig
R- -1);
- - before initiating full control and monitoring of any alarm
conditions, the controller waits 60 seconds for the
temperature sensor to stabilize at the average condition;
- - after 60 seconds have elapsed the control action
commences according to the appropriate logic shown in
the CONTROL DIAGRAMS on page 15.

- - a minimum interval of 6 minutes between successive starts

of the compressor;
- - once started, a compressor is not stopped for at least one
minute;
- - once stopped, a compressor is not restarted for at least 3
minutes;
- - in twin- -compressor units, the interval between one
compressor and the next starting is at least one minute;
- - in twin- -compressor units it is possible to provide
automatic sequence changeover in order to balance
running hours of the two compressors.

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Control Algorithm for the chilled or hot

water valve
The mP3 controller can pilot 3 way valves (one hot and one
chilled water) fitted with activators of the 3 point floating
type, ie: equipped with two control inputs, one for the
opening and one for the closing of the valve.
The algorithm utilized provides control of the degree of
opening of the valve in the same way as a modulating
servomotor with 0- -10 V or 2- -10 V signal.
The modulation is achieved by propelling the actuator in the
opening or closing direction for the length of time necessary
to reach the required degree of opening , on the basis of the
full excursion time from fully closed to fully open ( V.r.t - valve running time) which is fed in when the control is
configured.
The signal to open or close is given when the deviation
between the current degree of opening and that required is
more than 5 % (minimum variation threshold).
The algorithm uses zeroing sequences which serve to avoid
any OFFSET errors in the valve opening which could
otherwise be amplified in operation:
- - when power is first applied (yellow LINE LED lit) the
actuator is fully reset by giving a closing signal for the full
excursion time plus 10% (the green COOLING LED is lit
for the CW valve or the green HEATING LED for the hot
water valve);
- - when the degree of opening is more than 90% or less than
10% the valve is signalled to fully open or fully close for a
period equal to 16 % of the total excursion time;
- - if the valve remains in a position of more than 90% or less
than 10% opening, the reset cycle is repeated every 600
seconds.

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CONTROL DIAGRAMS
SET
POINT
HEAT. 3
- -60%
- -40%

COOLING 2

100%

COOLING 1

HEAT. 2

50%

HEAT. 1

T - - C

- -20%
LOW LIMIT
0%
DIFF

- -100%

100%

D- -1

SET
POINT
COOLING 2

- -60%

100%

COOLING 1

HEAT. 2

50%

HEAT. 1

T - - C

- -30%
LOW LIMIT
0%
DIFF

- -100%

100%

The control can be configured in any one of 12 different

ways, by means of the dipswitches and the relevant menu,
depending upon the type of unit and its components (DX
with one or two compressors, CW, with electric or hot water
heating) and the choice dictates which of the 12 different
output configurations is used. (See following control
diagrams).

A - - DIRECT EXPANSION VERSION

A1- - 2 compressors; 3 stage electric reheat (fig. D- -1)
The three stages of heating use two outputs as follows:
- - HEATING 1 activates output 2;
- - HEATING 2 activates output 3 and deactivates output 2;
- - HEATING 3 activates both outputs 2 and 3 together.
The LOW limit step intervenes during dehumidification
(called for via input 4) as follows:
- - when the lower limit of the band is reached ( - - 100%) the
LOW LIMIT step is immediately activated which
overrides the call for dehumidification stopping the
compressor;
- - the step remains activated until the SET POINT is
reached when dehumidification can be started again only
if it is required and always in accordance with the
minimum 6 minute interval between compressor starts.
A2- - 2 compressors; 2 stage electric reheat or on- -off
hot water valve plus 1 stage electric reheat

D- -2

SET
POINT
COOLING 2

100%

50%

HEATING 1

(fig. D- -2)
This control diagram only varies from the last in the control
of the HEATING stages as follows:
- - HEATING 1 activates output 2
- - HEATING 2 activates output 3.

A3- - 2 compressors; 1 stage electric reheat (fig. D- -3)

COOLING 1
T - - C

- -60%
LOW LIMIT

This control diagram only differs from the last in that there
is only one HEATING step which activates output 2.

A4- - 2 compressors; hot water modulating valve

0%
DIFF

- -100%

NOTES ON THE CONTROL DIAGRAMS FOR

THE RETURN AIR TEMPERATURE

100%

D- -3

(fig. D- -4)
This control diagram differs from (D- -3) in that the
HEATING step is replaced by the slope representing the
valve opening corresponding to the deviation of the actual
air temperature from the set point (see page 14:
CONTROL ALGORITHM FOR THE HOT WATER
VALVE).

SET
POINT
100%
COOLING 2

100%

COOLING 1
- -60%

50%

0%

T - - C

LOW LIMIT
0%
- -100%

DIFF

100%

D- -4

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A5- - 1 compressor; 3 stage electric reheat (fig. D- -5)

The control diagram is the same as D- -1 with a single
COOLING step in place of two.

SET
POINT
HEAT. 3
- -60%
- -40%

A6- - 1 compressor; 2 stage electric reheat or on- -off

hot water valve plus 1 stage electric reheat
COOLING 1

HEAT. 2
HEAT. 1

100%

T - - C

- -20%
LOW LIMIT

A7- - 1 compressor; 1 stage electric reheat

The control diagram is the same as D- -3 with a single
COOLING step in place of two.

A8- - 1 compressor; hot water modulating valve

0%
DIFF

- -100%

The control diagram is the same as D- -2 with a single

COOLING step in place of two.

100%

D- -5

The control diagram is the same as D- -4 with a single

COOLING step in place of two.

B - - CHILLED WATER VERSIONS

B1- - modulating valve; 3 stage electric reheat

(fig. D- -6)
This control diagram differs from D- -5 in that the
COOLING step is replaced by the slope representing the
valve opening corresponding to the deviation of the actual
air temperature from the set point (see page 14:
CONTROL ALGORITHM FOR THE CHILLED
WATER VALVE).

B2- -modulating valve; 2 stage electric reheat or

on- -off hot water valve plus 1 stage electric
reheat

SET
POINT
100%
HEAT. 3
- -60%
- -40%

This control diagram only differs from D- -6 in that there are

only two steps of HEATING controlled as described in A2.

B3- -modulating valve; 1 stage electric reheat

HEAT. 2
HEAT. 1
- -20%

0%

T - - C

LOW LIMIT
0%
DIFF

- -100%

100%

D- -6

100%

100%

0%

B4- -modulating valve; hot water modulating valve

(fig. D- -7)
This control diagram differs from D- -6 in that the
HEATING steps are replaced by the slope representing the
valve opening corresponding to the deviation of the actual
air temperature from the set point.

DEHUMIDIFICATION

SET
POINT

- -60%

This control diagram only differs from D- -6 in that there is

only one step of HEATING controlled as described in A3.

0%

T - - C

Closing of the contact connected to input 4 (between

terminals 1 and 5 - - see DIGITAL INPUTS section on
page 7), activates the dehumidification cycle which involves
cooling action as follows:
- - single compressor version: the compressor is started and,
depending on type of unit, either the dehumidification
valve (if provided) is closed or the air flow rate is reduced
(outputs 4 and 5 activated - - OUTPUT CONNECTOR
page 7);
- - twin compressor version : compressor 1 is started and the
dehumidification valve is closed via the extra output on
the additional alarm card (see page 8).
- - chilled water version : the chilled water valve is fully
opened (output 5 is activated for the time necessary for
full opening);
Control of the dry bulb temperature is taken care of by the
remaining heating and cooling resources and the LOW
LIMIT step (see page 15).

LOW LIMIT
0%
DIFF

- -100%

100%

D- -7

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ALARMS
All alarms remain inactive for the first 60 seconds of
operation of the unit. During this period, having started the
fans, the control system waits for the reading of the
temperature sensor to stabilize before commencing full
control and signalling of any alarms.
Every alarm condition is signalled by:
- - an audible warning, from the built- -in siren;
- - a visible warning, with red LED on the front of the panel,
the appearance of an arrow symbol in the display alongside
the appropriate item and also by the appearance in the
centre of the display of an alarm code (see example in fig
A- -1).
AIR FLOW

FILTER

COOLING

DEVICES

HEATING

AMBIENT

Depressing key
a second time, not less than 5 seconds
after the first, the alarm status is cancelled and, if the cause
of the alarm has been rectified, the system returns to normal
operation; if not, the alarm cycle is repeated.

A- -1
SET

Depressing key
mutes the audible alarm and the alarm
output is deactivated but the alarm code remains in the
display, alternating with the ambient temperature value
given by the sensor.

DIFF

CONTROL SYSTEM ALARMS

AIR FLOW

FILTER

COOLING

DEVICES

HEATING

AMBIENT

A- -2
SET

DIFF

AIR FLOW

FILTER

COOLING

DEVICES

HEATING

AMBIENT

A- -3
SET

These alarms indicate a malfunction of the control system

itself and stop its operation.

- - EEPROM MALFUNCTION (fig. A- -2)

This indicates the probable presence of corrupted data in
the memory, due to system write errors or to memory
corruption by electrical noise or other high intensity
electromagnetic disturbances.
To reset the alarm it is necessary to convalidate one of the
control settings using the key
(see the method on
page 12:
ADJUSTMENT
OF
TEMPERATURE
SETPOINT ). After this operation it is advisable to check if
all the values of system configuration and control settings
are correct.
This alarm deactivates all outputs.

- - DEFECTIVE TEMPERATURE SENSOR

(fig. A- -3)
This indicates a conversion error in the sensor reading, due
either to a fault in the sensor or in the input circuits.

DIFF

This alarm deactivates all heating and cooling outputs.

OPERATING ALARMS
AIR FLOW

FILTER

COOLING

HUMIDIF

HEATING

AMBIENT

These are the alarms related to malfunction of unit

components or to out- -of- -limit conditions.

- - AIRFLOW ALARM (fig. A- -4)

This is detected by the air flow sensor.

A- -4
SET

DIFF

It has a dedicated input (terminals 8 and 9 of the input

connector).
This alarm deactivates all outputs.

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- - COMPRESSOR LOW PRESSURE ALARM (fig A- -5)

AIR FLOW

FILTER

COOLING

DEVICES

HEATING

AMBIENT

A- -5
SET

Single compressor direct expansion units

Given by the low pressure switch of the compressor, when
the suction pressure goes below the preset value.
From input 5, on opening of the contact.

DIFF

When activated, it stops the compressor.

AIR FLOW

FILTER

COOLING

DEVICES

HEATING

AMBIENT

NB: This input is ignored for a period after compressor

start- -up, programmed via the appropriate menu.
- - COMPRESSOR HIGH PRESSURE ALARM (fig A- -6)
Single compressor direct expansion units

A- -6
SET

Given by the high pressure switch of the compressor, when

the discharge pressure goes above the preset value.

DIFF

AIR FLOW

FILTER

COOLING

DEVICES

HEATING

AMBIENT

From input 6, on opening of the contact.

When activated it stops the compressor.
- - COMPRESSOR 1 ALARM (fig A- -7)

A- -7
SET

Twin compressor direct expansion units

DIFF

Given by the high or low pressure switch of compressor 1 via

the additional alarm card.

AIR FLOW

FILTER

COOLING

DEVICES

HEATING

AMBIENT

From input 5, on opening of the contact.

When activated it stops compressor 1.
- - COMPRESSOR 2 ALARM (fig A- -8)

A- -8
SET

Twin compressor direct expansion units

DIFF

AIR FLOW

FILTER

COOLING

DEVICES

HEATING

AMBIENT

Given by the high or low pressure switch of compressor 2 via

the additional alarm card.
From input 6, on opening of the contact.
When activated it stops compressor 2.

A- -9
SET

- - ELECTRIC HEATING ALARM (fig. A- -9)

DIFF

AIR FLOW

FILTER

COOLING

DEVICES

From input 1, on opening of the contact.

HEATING

AMBIENT

This alarm deactivates all heating outputs.

- - EXTERNAL DEVICES ALARM (fig. A- -10)

A- -10
SET

DIFF

AIR FLOW

FILTER

COOLING

DEVICES

HEATING

AMBIENT

Given by input 3, coming from the hP3 humidity control

and/or from the following optional alarms: water under floor
sensor, ambient high/low temperature and humidity
switches, smoke/fire detectors.
Signal only.
- - CLOGGED FILTERS (fig. A- -11)

A- -11
SET

DIFF

Given by the filter pressure differential switch when the

pressure drop across the filters exceeds the preset value.

AIR FLOW

FILTER

COOLING

DEVICES

HEATING

AMBIENT

From input 2, on opening of the contact.

Signal only.
- - HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (fig. A- -12)

A- -12
SET

Given by the temperature sensor when the maximum limit,

preset via the appropriate menu, is exceeded.

DIFF

AIR FLOW

FILTER

COOLING

DEVICES

HEATING

AMBIENT

Signal only.
- - LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (fig. A- -13)
Given by the temperature sensor when the minimum limit,
preset via the appropriate menu, is reached.

A- -13
SET

18

Given by the electric heating safety thermostat when the

temperature exceeds the preset value.

DIFF

Signal only.
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FAULT FINDING
FAULT

POSSIBLE CAUSE

CHECK AND REMEDY

CONTROLLER DOES NOT START

(yellow LINE LED does not light)

A) No power to electrical panel

Check power supply;

Ensure isolator is closed.

B) No power to control panel

1) Check that controls circuit breaker is closed;

2) Check that the auxiliary fuse has not blown
(fuse holder in terminal block of electrical panel);
3) Check electrical connections
(consult unit wiring diagram).

A) Check data sum error

1) Refer to ALARMS section on page 17.

2) Proceed as follows to re- -initialize the
EEPROM:
- - open all the circuit breakers in the electrical
panel;
- - put power on to the controller, closing the
auxiliary circuit breaker and simultaneously
and
;
depressing both keys

EEA ALARM

- -release keys and depress

;
- -depress in sequence the following keys:
,
,
,
,
;
- -wait until the LEDs SYSTEM ON,
COOLING, HEATING e ALARM; light up
- -cut the power supply and then close all the
circuit breakers;
- -restore power by closing the main isolator;
;
- -start the control by depressing
- -check the present values (see page 12).
3) If normal operation is not restored it means
that the EEPROM must be faulty (see B).

SEA ALARM

FLA ALARM APPEARS WITH

FAN(S) IN OPERATION

ALA ALARM
(alarm from external devices)

B) faulty EEPROM (impossible to

deactivate the alarm)

Replace the controller and return for repairs.

A) Temperature sensor not properly

connected, disconnected or short
circuited.

1) Check connections and that terminals 10 and 11

are tightened (see page 7);
2) Check continuity of NTC sensor with a circuit
tester (at 25C it should have a resistance of
10 k approx.) and replace if necessary.

B) Faulty control input circuits

Replace the controller and return for repairs.

A) Airflow sensor not properly connected,

disconnected or short circuited

1) Check connections and that terminals

8, 230, 240 and 9 are tightened.
2) Check with a tester the continuity of the PTC
sensor (at 25C it should have a resistance of
50 k approx.) and replace if necessary; or:
3) (in units with the FS pressure differential switch)
check with a tester the continuity of the resistor
(330- -4W) connected to terminals 230 and 240
of the electrical panel and replace if necessary.

B) The alarm circuit is faulty

Replace the controller and return for repairs.

A) Alarm coming from hP3 control

Check the alarm code on hP3 control display

(see hP3 instruction manual).

B) Alarm coming from SAS sensor

(water under floor)

Check the alarm indication on SAS control fascia

(on the right side of the electrical panel).

C) Alarm coming from other sensors

1) Check the presence of smoke or fire

(if the relevant sensor is fitted);
2) Check if any room temperature or humidity
high or low limit was exceeded (if the relevant
sensors are fitted).

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INTERCONNECTION OF UNITS WITH mP3 CONTROL

PREFACE
(please refer also to the mP3 instruction manual)
The mP3 microprocessor control retains in its memory the ON or
OFF status of the air conditioner: restoration of the power supply
causes units which were on to restart; while units which were
off before power was cut will remain off .

20
RS

20

Therefore, in order to provide remote control (starting and

stopping by means of a remote contact) of a unit with mP3 control,
it is sufficient simply to cut the power supply to the microprocessor
(terminal 19).

50

G (19)

22

mP3
G0 (20)

By utilizing the output from the alarm relay (NO - - normally open
- - contact between terminals 22 and 21 and NC - - normally closed
- - contact between terminals 22 and 23 at the rear of the mP3
panel) it is possible to cause the start- -up of standby units in the
event of an alarm in units normally running.

51

40
ALARM
RELAY

23

RAG

21
52

RS

Fig.1

RAG

A simplier circuit is shown in fig. 2, in wich the mP3 alarm contact

is directly connected to start- -up the stand- -by unit (no control in
case of auxiliary circuit power failure).

In order to provide this type of interconnection the wiring diagram

for mP3 controlled air conditioners has to be modified as shown in
figure 1:

20

- - adding an auxiliary relay RS which, when fed by a remote

contact, will cause the unit to start by the closing of its own NO
contact;

RS

20

- - adding an auxiliary relay RAG, the NC contact of which is used

to provide the start signal to a standby unit in the event of:

50

a) intervention by the alarm relay in the control panel;

40
G (19)

c) microprocessor malfunction.

ALARM
RELAY

23

21
52

The added pair of terminals 20- -50 (remote start) and 51- -52
(alarm signal) are used for wiring the interconnecting circuits.

22

mP3
G0 (20)

b) control circuit power failure in the electrical panel;

51

RS

Fig.2

A) Direct interconnection of 2 units of which one, preselected, is on standby

UNIT 1

STANDBY

mP3
51

In the event of any alarm condition, the control of the normally

running unit closes the contact between terminals 51 and 52 and
thereby feeds the remote control relay for the standby unit.

mP3
52

20

50

B) Direct interconnection of a number of units of which, one, preselected, is on standby

UNIT 1

UNIT 2

mP3
51

mP3
52

51

As above, with any number of run units and one standby unit.

STANDBY

In the event of any alarm condition, the control of one of the

normally running units closes the contact between terminals 51 and
52 and thereby feeds the remote control relay for the standby unit.

mP3
52

20

50

C) Interconnection of 2 units of which either one can be chosen as standby

UNIT 1

UNIT 2
1

The selector, TS, is a user- -installed and wired switch which

permits the choice of which of the two units is running and which
is on standby at any time.

TS
20

50

20

mP3
51

Using selector TS, the chosen run unit can be started and the
other automatically becomes standby.

50
mP3

52

51

52

D) Interconnection of a number of units where selection of run, standby or off status can be made for each unit
Each selector TSx permits the status of the corresponding unit to
be selected as run, standby or off.

alarm on unit 1, the contact RR closing between 20 and 50 will start

unit 3.

The RR relay must have a delayed action of at least 1 second.

The standby units are automatically started in the event of any
alarm in the run units.
z N.B. The electric control panel (shaded in the diagram) containing
the TSx selectors and the RR relay must be provided by the user or
In the diagram: unit 1 is running; unit 3 is on standby. If there is an his contractor.

RR

OFF
NORMAL
STAND- -BY

RR

RR

TS1
20

50

mP3
UNIT 1
51

52

RR

TS2
20

50

mP3
UNIT 2
51

52

Y
24V~
B
RR

II

TS3
20

50

mP3
UNIT 3
51

52

TSn
20

50

mP3
UNIT n
51

52

E) Interconnection of a number of units where selection of run, standby or off status can be made for each unit
- - Version with automatic switch- -off of unit in alarm - R1,...,n : latching auxiliary relays if unit 1,...,n goes into alarm

RR

RESET : reset button for latching alarm relays

TS1,...,n:3 position selector switches for each unit:

- - NORMAL (unit n running, switched off by Rn)
- - OFF
(unit always switched off)
- - STAND- -BY (unit off, started by RR)

RR

RR

OFF
NORMAL
STAND- -BY

20

R2

R3

Rn

50
mP3
UNIT 2

52

51

52

RR

TS2

20

50

51

R2

mP3
UNIT 1
R1

RR

TS1

R1

: auxiliary relay activated by each Rx

20

50
mP3
UNIT 3
52

TS3

R3

51

TSn

Rn

20

50
mP3
UNIT n

51

52

RESET

24V~

R1

R2

R3

Rn

B
RR

L1

R1

L2

R2

L3

R3

Ln

Rn

The status for each unit can be individually selected by means of the
TSx selector switch as: run, off or stand- -by.

RR, the contact of which starts unit 3 closing between terminal 20

and 50.

The stand by units are automatically started in the event of any

alarm in the run units.

The Rx relays must have a delayed action of at least 1 second.

In the diagram: unit 1 is running; unit 3 is on standby. If there is an

alarm on unit 1, R1 (latched) switches off unit 1 and feeds the relay

z N.B. The electric control panel (shaded in the diagram) containing

the TSx selectors, the Rx relays, the Lx lamp and the RR relay must
be provided by the user or his contractor.

III