Aap - Uniflair PDF
Aap - Uniflair PDF
Aap - Uniflair PDF
Maintenance
Uniflair
Chilled Water and
Direct Expansion
Uniflair
Uniflair
Cooling System
Cooling System
This manual is available in English on the enclosed CD.
Este manual está disponible en español en el CD-ROM adjunto.
O manual em Português está disponível no CD-ROM em anexo.
Contents
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
User Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Language Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Imperial measurements selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Program Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Adjusting Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Unit Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Unit on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Input/Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Setpoints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Alarms history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Software information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
EXV valve status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
GSM modem status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Active alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Alarm history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Alarm events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Exceeding temperature or humidity limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Optional sensor or digital input alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Unit function alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Electronic expansion valve alarms (DX, TC, ES units only) . . . . . 45
Sensor alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Service note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
LAN interrupted alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
System alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Access alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Remote alarm signalling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Important warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Maximum distances between the terminal and the board . . . . . . . 60
Maintenance ................................................................... 69
Safety During Maintenance Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Annual Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Replacing the filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Humidifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Electrical Heaters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Replacing the electrical heaters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
CW Troubleshooting ..................................................... 75
Initial Startup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Temperature Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Electric Heaters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Humidity Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Fans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
DX Troubleshooting ...................................................... 78
Initial Startup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Temperature Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Humidity Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Fans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Compressors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
The descriptions and illustrations in this manual are owned by Schneider Electric. Schneider Electric
reserves the right to make any alterations it sees fit in order to improve the product without having to
update this document.
The illustrations and images in this manual are examples only and may differ from practical situations.
Symbols
Note the icons and be observant for them throughout this manual (they are intended to call attention to
potential hazards and important information).
Warning: Indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result in personal injury or death.
Abbreviations
Note the model abbreviations and be observant for them throughout this manual:
The microprocessor control board contains the program settings and all the stored operating parameters
that can be viewed and set on the user interface.
• Temperature and humidity control based on setpoints programmed on the user interface
• Ability to set dual setpoints for temperature control
• Complete alarm signalling system
• Ability to record alarms
• Configuration of alarm signal contacts on the user interface
• Programming of automatic restart after power is restored
• Remote unit switch on/off
• Control compressor sequencing to guarantee efficiency and reliability
• Setting of electronic thermostat valve with alarm signalling
• Two levels for password (settings and service)
• Ability to communicate with a supervision system using the RS485 serial board, LON FTT10 by
Trend and pCO Web (optional)
• Control of clock/date (clock card optional)
• Calculation of operating hours and cycle times of major components
• Symbols to show the status of all sensors and the values recorded by the sensors connected to the
control board
• Operating scheduling times for switching the units on/off (with optional clock board):
weekdays, weekends and holidays
• Local Network Management with optional programming the rotation of one or two stand-by units
and the operation of these units setback mode settings based on average temperatures
• “Override” function that allows manual control of major components without excluding remote
control
Button Description
ALARM Views and resets alarms (flashes red when an alarm is triggered)
ENTER Confirms
• IT = Italian
• EN = English
• DE = German
• FR = French
• SP = Spanish
• RU = Russian
To select a different language at any time, press the ESCAPE button and then the ENTER button.
Note: Screens that are reserved for use by service technicians (such as the “Service Menu”)
will always appear in English.
The initials of the current language will appear in the bottom right
corner of the screen.
To display this screen, press the PROGRAM button and select the
“Language Menu.”
To display the imperial measurements select the language from the two available ones (English and
Spanish). As seen in the screen above, the Fahrenheit symbol (°F) is displayed for English and Spanish.
By enabling this mode, the values will be converted from:
• Celsius to Fahrenheit
• Bar to PSI
• Pa to in wc
Note: The characteristics of special-order units may differ from those described in this
manual.
A
B
C
• A: Time, date (if the clock card is inserted) and number of the unit in the LAN network
• B: Room temperature and the percentage of humidity (if the temperature and humidity sensor is
installed)
• C: Information regarding unit status
Pre-operation symbols
During operation, various symbols are displayed that indicate operating status of the unit:
Symbol Description
Evaporator fan on
Power frequency
In DX models, after the main screen, a second screen is displayed that indicates the number and status of
the compressors.
In CW models, the displayed screen indicates the number of cold water valves, their opening, and the
water inlet and outlet temperature.
In the CW model, if the hot water valve is also present, the corresponding icon is displayed with an
opening percentage.
• Check that the display light is on to verify that the controller is powered.
• Check that the red light on the ALARM button is off (no alarms are active).
• Check that the unit switches are ON after pressing the ENTER button, or, alternately:
– Check that the unit is started when the remote digital input ID2/4/6 contact is closed.
– Check that the unit is started by the supervisory system (if a serial card is inserted).
– Check that the unit is started by the daily or weekly time schedules (if clock card inserted).
• Manually: Using the keypad, press the ENTER button to switch on the unit; a moving bar will
appear followed by fan symbol .
• Automatic mode: The unit can be switched on by:
a. Remote on\off contact
b. Supervision system (if serial card inserted)
c. Timer system (if clock card inserted)
d. Operational transfer cycle
Automatic mode
When in automatic mode, the unit can only be switched on by overriding it.
1. Go to the main screen and use the UP or DOWN button to select “Switch On Unit.” The symbol
will appear.
2. Press the ENTER button.
3. Enter the password.
4. Press the ENTER button (the Override Switch On symbol will appear).
Note: The password is provided inside the envelope enclosed with this manual.
1. Go to the main screen, press the UP or DOWN button to select “Switch Off Unit.” The symbol
will appear.
2. Press the ENTER button.
3. Enter the password.
4. Press the ENTER button (the Override Switch Off symbol will appear on the main
screen).
Note: Numeric values can be varied only within the set control limits.
1. From the main screen, press the UP or DOWN button until reaching the menu that groups the
items described in the following sections.
2. Select the desired option.
3. Press the ENTER button.
Unit on/off
Input/Output
This screen is used to verify the state of the input and output
boards.
Setpoints
This screen is used to check the setpoint and the other calibration
parameters for the correct operation of the unit. Since the
parameters are read-only the values cannot be changed.
Software information
This screen displays the software version, BIOS, boot, and unit
serial number.
When contacting a service center, the version of the control program saved on the control board must be
indicated precisely.
Setpoints
This screen is used to check the setpoint and the other calibration
parameters for the correct operation of the unit.
Operative settings
All variables are pre-set in the factory so that the control functions
correctly maintain standard conditions in the room.
• Cooling setpoint
• Cooling proportional band
• Kp proportional cooling gain
• Adjustment offset derived from remote setpoint (remote setpoint 0-10V present)
• Setpoint active after the sum of the cooling setpoint plus offset
• Status of the operating season (CW mode only)
This screen is displayed if electric heaters are installed:
• Heating setpoint
• Kp proportional heating gain
• Minimum temperature
• Maximum temperature
• Minimum relative humidity (only with optional humidity sensor)
• Maximum relative humidity (only with optional humidity sensor)
The setback function intervenes to control the room conditions—although with larger tolerances— even
if the whole system is in stand-by. Its intervention is independent and not influenced by signals from
remote systems. The intervention of the setback function is not considered an alarm situation.
Fan Cyclical Start: If set to Y, the fan runs in cycles, defined by the cycle time, to allow air from the room
to be drawn across the sensor.
When in setback mode, in the STATUS screen the symbol is displayed. Normal operating conditions
are reset automatically when the temperature values return to values set for [temp. min. + 2°C] + 3.6°F
and for [max. temp. - 2°C] - 3.6°F. A minimum of 15 minutes must pass before the unit exits the setback
mode. This enables stable conditions to be reached and avoids continuous switching on and off of the
fans.
When normal conditions return, the icon is displayed, alternating with other icons depending
on the previous status.
• Evaporator fans
• Compressors
• Electrical Heaters
• Air filters
• Humidifier
In the TC model, the hours of operating in DX and CW mode is displayed (hour meter parameters per
each component):
This screen is used to change the status of the alarm signal contact:,
Alarm “A” and “B.”
This screen determines the digital output that signals the alarm. The
configuration of an alarm does NOT affect the action performed by
the controller (signal only on the display or shutdown of the device
affected by the alarm).
Serial/modem settings
• Serial address of the unit connected to the supervision serial network (must be the same as the
serial address set in the supervision program)
• Speed of data transmission (‘Vel. Ser.’): 1200, 2400, 4800 for RS232 or 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600
and 19200 for RS485
• Communication Protocol Standard Modbus or GSM modem
Note: With the LON protocol, set the serial speed to “4800” and the protocol to
“Standard.”
This screen enables setting the parameters for the GSM modem
connected to the unit through RS232 serial board inserted in
UpCO1 board.
The first part of the message shows the unit allocation position (see the SMS text); the second part shows
the type of alarm activated (see the alarms list).
The application enables receiving SMS messages to perform operating or alarm reset controls. The
messages must be sent to mobile telephones and not through the Internet.
.pCO1.0000.D.005.000001&
Warning: The SMS message must not contain spaces, and it must start with a dot.The fields
must be separated by a dot, and the message must end with the character “&” (not preceded
by a dot).
The control board at regular two minute intervals downloads all newly received SMS messages. If the
message is correct, the control activates its processing every 15 seconds without incoming or outgoing
calls.
During the time necessary for processing the correct messages (about 7 seconds), the incoming calls are
inhibited and re-enabled at the end of processing each message.
If during the downloading phase of the new SMS messages the memory reserved to SMS receipt
becomes full, all received messages will be lost. If so, remaining alarms remain active.
• Receipt of three or more messages with the maximum length (11 variables setting) within two
minutes
• Receipt of seven or more short messages (a variable setting) within two minutes.
LAN settings
• Number of units in the Local Network has to be set (up to a maximum ten units)
• Start-up of the stand-by unit in the event of malfunctions on a unit connected in the LAN
• Rotation time to allow the workload to be shared between the units at programable time intervals
(by setting cycle time = h 000, the controller runs a test, rotating the units at two-minute intervals)
• Possibility of having one or two units in standby
• Possibility to start the stand-by unit only in the event of alarms (the rotation time is disabled)
The next screen, displayed only if the Local Network is set, gives the
possibility to control unit operation with a mean temperature measured
in the room or with the “local” value measured by the sensor inside the
unit:
Time bands
This device sets the automatic start up and shut down of the unit on a
temporary basis (time bands) to obtain:
Weekly program
Under each day there is a recorded classification (N or P or F) that can be modified by pressing the UP or
DOWN button until finding the wanted classification By pressing the ENTER button, the set
classification is confirmed and the next day is selected.
If the classification differs from the standard, the symbol “>” appears automatically before the
classification.The selected time bands are the same as the days of the classification. The selection of the
time bands is cancelled automatically once the day for which it was activated has passed. To exit from
the time-calendar and time bands screens press the ESCAPE button.
Note: This manual describes the functions of the program in general and that based on the
configuration set, the fields, and configuration screens may be enabled or disabled.
Hardware settings
As a rule, this function is only required when the unit is in the factory during final inspections; it can,
however, be used in the field for troubleshooting purposes or for unit modification.
The screens that refer to this configuration are reserved for technicians only:
• Small Unit: NO
• Unit Type: identifies the type of unit between DX, CW, ES, TC
• Compressors: identifies the number of compressors installed on the unit (maximum 4)
• Refrigerant Circuits: identifies the number of refrigerant circuits (maximum 2)
• Compressor Type: identifies the type of compressor installed
• Heaters: identifies the number of operating stages of the electric heaters installed
• Hot Water Coil: enables operation of the hot water coil/valve
• Hot Water Coil Out: enables the hot water coil/valve operating through analog output Y4.
This screen is used to configure:
• Hot Gas Coil: enables operation of the hot gas coil/valve in the DX
models
• Exter.Hum. (on/off): enables operation of external humidifier via an
on/off contact from a digital output on the control board
This screen and the following are used to configure digital inputs 2/4/6.
This procedure allows the activation of digital inputs ID2-4-6 if optional kits
are installed. The kits include fire and smoke sensors, flood sensors, and
high/low outside temperature and humidity sensors that must be connected to
a specific input.
First verify that multifunction inputs have not been previously configured. The table below shows a
detailed description of each input, with the corresponding function:
Digital Input 2 Digital Input 4 Digital Input 6
Not Used Not Used Not Used
1. Flooding Sensor 1. Smoke-Fire Sensor 1. External Limit Sensor
2. Remote ON/OFF 2. Remote ON/OFF 2. Remote ON/OFF
3. Change Setpoint 3. Change Setpoint 3. Change Setpoint
4. User Configuration: 4. User Configuration: 4. User Configuration:
· Alarm signalling · Alarm signalling · Alarm signalling
· DX/CW Switch-Over · DX/CW Switch-Over · DX/CW Switch-Over
· Emergency Working · Emergency Working · Emergency Working
Remote setpoint control sets the parameters relating to the remote control of
the unit operating value.
Connect a 20Kohm high precision (1/1000) resistance in a series to terminal B1 of board UpCO1 or to
terminal B3 of board UpCOE; apply a 0-10V signal between this terminal and the GND terminal (check
attached wiring diagram). The zero adjustment is automatic using the “Hardware Setup” function.
It enables determining:
It is used to configure:
• Anti-Hunting Time: Enables setting the anti-hunting time of the final calculated setpoint
• Active Signal: Active signal in tension read by the analog input of the board
• Active Offset: Active offset calculated based on the set “Signal V” and “Offset °C” parameters
This screen, available if the AFPS is installed, is used to define:
• Enable: Enables fan speed control associated with the opening of the
water valve (CW model only)
• Minimum Speed: Minimum fan control speed
• Maximum Speed: Maximum fan control speed
This screen allows enabling fan start-up at maximum speed (100%) for a
maximum time of 10 seconds, in units with single-phase fan.
This screen, displayed only when the electronic expansion valve is installed,
is used to establish the activation of the low pressure alarm by the pressure
transducer connected to the driver, setting:
• Alarm Delay After Compr. On: Alarm BP activation delay time from
compressor on
• Alarm Delay Normal Working: Alarm BP activation delay time
during normal operation
This screen, displayed only if the multifunction digital input is enabled, is
used to set:
• Off Unit on Alarm: Enables the shutdown of the unit if the flood
alarm is activated
• Valve Closed on Al.: Enables the closing of the water valve if the
flood alarm is activated
This screen is used to set:
• On/Off mode Via input contact: Enables unit on/off via the
multifunction digital input
• On/Off mode only Via serial: Enables unit on/off from BMS
• Motorized Damper: Enables operation of the damper
• Opening Time: Damper opening time (during this period the start of
the fan and the air flow alarm are ignored)
• Mot. Damper Output: Damper control output
This screen is used to set:
The serial number can be found on the nameplate found inside the electrical
panel.
Software settings
Example: If the opening of the valve is greater than the “Threshold Valve”
value equal to a time of “Observ.Time,” it means that the heat load is high
and, therefore, the coil is not partialized; whereas if opening is lower, the
water coil is partialized.
These screens are used to make the settings for the condensing circuit on:
• DX units
• TC or ES units, during the mechanical cooling phase with only the
compressors on
The controller keeps the water temperature in the closed circuit at a suitable
value for condensing: between the setpoints plus a fixed differential of 6°C
(10.8°F).
The temperature is controlled by managing the operation of the DryCooler fans (“Rad-Cooler”)
connected to the indoor unit control:
To avoid continuously alternating between the two operating modes, there is a minimum interval of 30
minutes between two consecutive activations of the cold water valve.
If the high room temperature limit is exceeded (default: 30 °C, 86 °F), the unit automatically switches
from CW operation to DX operation, signaling the “High cold water temperature or valve fault” alarm.
This screen is only available in the Twin-cool model and is used to enable
CW operation only if the alarm is activated in DX mode or via multifunction
digital contact or by BMS.
This screen is only available in the CW model and is used to establish the
dehumidification settings on CW units and calibrate the high temperature
alarm (only if the inlet water temperature probe is installed).
This screen is only available in the TC model and is used to enable the
variation in the chiller cooling setpoint for dehumidification.
This screen is used to set the setpoint that triggers the switching between the
two heating systems.
This screen concerns the behavior during the initial transients and is used to
set:
• At Power On: Delay in restarting the unit after a power failure; this is
used to prevent simultaneous starts in multiple installations (units in
the LAN automatically feature a sequence start-up progressive [unit
1, unit 2, …] with 5 second intervals between one unit and the next)
• Regul. Transient: Period of time between when the unit starts and control commences (this is the
initial period required for the control system to become stable; in this period the air flow switch
reading is also ignored allowing the unit to start without the “No air flow” alarm being activated,
particularly on units with motor-driven dampers)
• Fan Off Delay: Fan shutdown delay
This screen is used to set:
• T+H Al. Delay’: Delay in signaling room alarms when starting the
unit and in normal operation
• Wrong Phases Sequence or Phase Loss: Minimum unit Off time if the
alarm is activated
This screen enables setting the Min. OFF Time of the electric heaters after
activation of the “Heaters Overheating” alarm.
Sensors settings
This screen adjusts control of the temperature sensors (“Room Temp.”, “Ext.
Air Temp.”, “Delivery Temp.”, “CW Closed And Hot Water”, “Room
Humidity”) in case a difference between the measured value of the sensor
and the effective value is detected when measured with a precision
instrument.
The adjustments can be done at intervals of 0.1 °C (.18°F) and the maximum
adjustment possible is between -9.9°C (-17.82°F) and +9.9 °C (+17.82°F).
The Read value is the measurement transmitted by the sensor already corrected. The adjustment
(“Adjustment”) is the quantity that needs to be added or subtracted to obtain the correct value when
measured with a precision instrument.
This screen and the following are used to set the alarm resets to manual or
automatic.
• Alarm Page Clear-Up: Historical alarm that cancels the last 100 saved alarm events
• Hardware Setup: Automatic identification of the devices connected to the control (this operation
is useful when an optional device must be connected to the board, when substituting a sensor or
when the temperature sensor display shows a “NC” reading).
This screen and the following are only displayed if the electronic expansion
valve is configured, and are used to access the valve operating settings.
Main settings
This screen enables choosing the electronic thermostatic different for the
two refrigerating circuits:
• Low Super Heat (SH) Protection: Activates the Low SH protection that
quickly acts by closing the valve in case of too low a SH temperature
(this avoids liquid returning to compressor)
• Maximum Operating Pressure (MOP) Protection: Activates the MOP
protection that moderately closes the EEV valve to limit the evaporator
temperature (this prevents the compressor from stopping from thermal protection)
• MOP Set: MOP activation set
• Low Operating Pressure (LOP) Protection: Activates the LOP protection that quickly acts by
opening the valve when the evaporator temperature is too low (this avoids the compressor
stopping from low pressure)
• LOP Set: LOP activation set
• Range Begin: Start scale for the evaporator pressure transducer reading
• Range Ending: End scale for the evaporator pressure transducer
reading
• Read Value: Value read, i.e. the measurement sent by the pressure
transducer
• Cond.Press.Range: Enabling condenser pressure reading
• Range Begin: Start scale for the condenser pressure transducer reading
• Range Ending: End scale for the condenser pressure transducer reading
• Read Value: Value read, i.e. the measurement sent by the pressure transducer
If the measured value of the evaporator pressure sensor does not match the effective value when
measured with a precision instrument, the pressure reading can be adjusted using the Press.Offset
parameter. The maximum adjustment possible is between -6.9 bar (-99.9 psi) and 6.9 bar (99.9 psi). The
read value is the measurement transmitted by the pressure evaporator sensor, including the correction
factor.
If the measured value of the evaporator temperature sensor does not match the effective value when
measured with a precision instrument, the temperature reading can be adjusted using the Temp.Offset
parameter. The maximum adjustment possible is between -9.9°C (-17.82°F) and +9.9 °C (+17.82°F).
The read value is the measurement transmitted by the temperature evaporator sensor, including the
correction factor.
This screen corrects the pressure of the condensing sensor reading. If the
measured value of the sensor does not match the effective value when
measured with a precision instrument, the sensor can be adjusted using the
Press.Offset parameter. The maximum adjustment possible is between -6.9
bar (-99.9 psi) and 6.9 bar (99.9 psi). The read value is the measurement
transmitted by the pressure evaporator sensor including the correction factor.
This screen is used to set the closing steps for the electronic expansion valve
when there is no cooling request.
Advanced settings
This screen enables setting the SuperHeat set for Individual Circuit:
Overheating Setpoint.
This screen enables setting the operation parameters of the expansion valve
for Circuit 1:
Manual control
During normal operation, all the components installed on the unit are managed automatically. To assist
maintenance and checks or in cases of emergency, the individual components can be activated manually
and independently of the control process:
Operating modes
The next screen can also be used to set, as a percentage, the opening of the
devices connected to analog outputs Y1, Y2 and Y3.
When activating one or more components manually, the STATUS screen will
• Winload
• SmartKey programming button
Winload
On all pCO system controllers the firmware can be updated using a PC. For this purpose, Schneider
Electric SAS provides the WinLoad32.exe program and a serial converter with USB-RS485 output to
connect to the pCO via the telephone connector. The special driver, supplied by Schneider Electric SAS,
must be installed on the PC.
The WinLoad32.exe program is installed together with the pCO Manager program. The installation
includes, in addition to WinLoad32.exe, the user manual and the driver for the USB-RS485 converter.
SmartKey
The SmartKey programming button can also be used to update the controller firmware, with the sole
exception of the Boot, which is not loaded by the SmartKey. In addition, the key can clone the contents
of a pCO and then copy these to another pCO that is identical to the first, via the telephone connector on
the terminals (the pLAN must be disconnected). The key can also copy the data logged by a series of
pCO devices to a PC.
On the PC, using the SmartKey Programmer, the key can be configured to run certain operations, such as
acquire logs, program applications, and program the BIOS.
The following are some images showing examples of downloading the program to the pCO control
board:
Inside the kit is a CD and a manual with step-by-step explanations of how to best use these accessories.
The program files will be sent by e-mail or CD, indicating the name of the application.
By pressing the ALARM button, the alarm will be silenced and a description of the alarm will be
displayed. If the cause of the alarm has been eliminated, the last alarm message can be reset by pressing
the ALARM button for several seconds (the red light on the button will turn off immediately). If the
cause of the alarm has not been eliminated, the alarm buzzer will be activated again.
Alarm history
Alarm events
All of the possible alarm messages that can be displayed on the user terminal are shown below. For
active alarms (not recorded in the alarm history sequence), some possible suggestions will appear for
solving the problem in the last two lines of the display:
These are alarms that are activated when the set temperature/humidity limits are exceeded.
• Signal only: Can be delayed during the unit start-up phase (the default delay is 15 minutes)
These alarms are connected to the optional sensors and/or the configured digital inputs (see the
Hardware Settings screen).
Activated by the Smoke / Fire sensors (always causes the unit to switch off).
Activated by the leak detection control module or from the condensate pump
alarm contact (only causes the unit to switch off if it has been chosen as a
second level alarm, but it does not activate the stand-by unit).
These are alarms connected to the unit components and which are caused by the intervention of a
protection device:
Fan alarm: Activated by the differential air flow pressure switch (FS) and
causes all of the devices to switch off – compressors, electrical heaters,
humidifier, fans).
Activated by the differential high air flow (FSA): Causes all of the devices to
switch off – compressors, electrical heaters, humidifier, and fans.
Activated by the differential dirty filter pressure switch (PFS): Only causes
an alarm signal, without unit operation being affected (indicates that the air
filter needs to be cleaned or replaced).
Alarm signal activated by from the overheat switch (TSR): Causes the
electrical heaters to switch off.
DX, ES, TC units only: Causes the compressors to switch off on the circuit
indicated (1 or 2); check the refrigerant circuit and/or refrigerant charge and
high pressure switch).
DX, ES, TC units only: Causes the compressors to switch off on the circuit
indicated (1 or 2); check the refrigerant circuit and/or refrigerant charge and
high pressure switch. This alarm also specifies the number of the circuit).
These alarms which are connected to the driver of the EVD400 electronic expansion valve, causing the
compressor/s to switch off:
Activated when there is low evaporator pressure, or rather, when the LOP is
lower than the threshold which has been set, for a period which is longer
than the Alarms Delay LOP. This alarm also specifies the number of the
circuit.
Activated following an error in the signal given by the NTC low pressure
temperature sensor for the superheating reading. This alarm also specifies
the number of the circuit.
Activated when there is low superheating, for a period which is longer than
the Alarms Delay Low SH. This alarm also specifies the number of the
circuit.
This is only displayed in the alarm history when the driver is without power
for more than 5 seconds when the compressor is operating. This alarm also
specifies the number of the circuit.
Sensor alarms
These are activated when there is a malfunction of the sensors, or they have been incorrectly connected
to the main board:
Note: If one of these alarms is activated, check the exact configuration set, that the sensor is
present, and that the connections have been made and are operating correctly.
Causes the compressors and electric heaters to switch off, keeping only the
fans switched on.
Signal only.
Signal only.
Service note
These are signalling alarms which are activated when the operating hours of the component are
exceeded.
Note: This type of alarm, which continues until the counter is reset, is not recorded in the
historical alarm sequence.
Signal only: This may concern the air filters, the unit, the compressors, the
electric heaters and the humidifier. To reset the alarm it is necessary to zero
the counter.
The alarm appears on the units with lower addresses in the network, both up
and downstream of the interruption.
System alarms
Access alarms
For remote signalling of the alarm status, the following voltage-free dry contacts are available on the
microprocessor control board:
• Type A alarm
• Type B alarm
If there are several units, the wiring of the dry contacts must be carried out independently for each unit.
To select the type A or B and the state of the contact, select the “Parameters Menu” and choose the
Alarm Contact option.
DX Models
ES Models
Note: Alarm signals always have priority over the terminal, even if the parameters of another
unit are being viewed when the alarm is triggered.
In this configuration, should power fail in the first unit, the terminal would close down. It would
therefore not be possible to read any information regarding the units in the network. However, the other
units in the network would continue to operate normally.
Warning: Network polarity must be respected: the RX/TX+ of one board must be connected
to the RX/TX+ of the other boards; the same applies to RX/TX- and the GND.
The shield should be connected to the ground on the first unit at a metal point using a screw and a washer
and the length of the screen should be as short as possible.
Electrical connections must be carried out when the unit is switched off and unplugged. The network can
be configured differently depending on the maximum distance of the board and remote terminal
connections; it may be necessary to use a ‘T’ shunt TCONN6J (as shown below) to connect the remote
terminal to the main board.
If both of the pin-strip jumpers are between 2 and 3, the passage of the current is interrupted between the
connectors that are separated by a dashed line. If power is needed to be supplied to all of the connectors,
both of the jumpers must be between 1 and 2.
The 0 terminal is the support terminal, which can be used to connect the screen to the earth of the
shielded cable; the “T” derivative may however be connected to a metallic part of the unit, already
connected to the earth.
For local terminals the connection with the base board is already made with a 3 pair cable with a 6 way
telephone connector. The length of this cable should not be longer than 3 meters.
The remote terminals should be connected to the base board with a telephone cable such as that which
has been described in point 1 for a distance of up to 50 meters. For connections of up to 6 meters the
cable can be supplied, on request, by Schneider Electric.
For distances up to a maximum of 200 meters, a screened cable must be used (a twisted pair cable with a
shield AWG24, resistance < 80ohm/M). The cable can be a three or two twisted pair depending on if it
has to transfer power to the terminals.
• Multi-coupled cables with internal flexible conductors made from tin plated copper (AWG 22,
insulated with polypropylene, singularly coupled, screened with aluminium/polyester tape +
continuity wire in tin plated copper (AWG 24/7) connected on a common axis to reduce the
diameter and protected by an external sheath in PVC.
Technical features
Ø Conduct.
Operating Operating
Article External resist. Impedence Capacity (pF/m) voltage temperature
om. max.
(mm) (ohm/km) (ohm) C1 C2 (V) (°C)
Y08723
4.50 54.8 50 108 198 300 -10/+60
2x2xAWG22/7
• Use the two TCONN6J 'T' joints (one installed on the unit and one near the remote terminal).
• Use a three pair screened cable for two, so that the remote terminal is also supplied by the board of
unit 1 to which it is connected by the TCONN6J.
• Place the ferrite near the terminal in order to reduce the possibility of electromagnetic
disturbances.
• To modify the address of the terminal (display address settings), press the ENTER button once
and the cursor will move to the address field (nn).
• By using the UP and DOWN buttons, select the desired value and press the ENTER button. If the
selected value is different from that previously used, the screen below will appear and the new
value will be recorded in the permanent memory of the display.
If “0” is entered as a value in the nn field, the terminal will communicate with the pCO board using the
“point-point” protocol (not pLAN) and the field XX will disappear since it has no meaning.
If it is necessary to modify the list of terminals associate to each single pCO board, perform the
following:
1. Enter in the configuration mode using the UP, DOWN and ENTER buttons as described in the
previous section.
2. Press the ENTER button until the cursor is positioned in the XX field (I/O board address).
3. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to choose the address of the desired pCO board.
The values that can be selected will be only those of the pCO boards which are effectively on line. If the
pLAN network is not working correctly, or if there are no pCO boards connected, it will not be possible
to modify the field and only “—” will be shown.
The ENTER button moves the cursor from one field to another and the UP and DOWN buttons change
the value of the chosen field.
The Pxx field: This shows the address of the selected board; in the example in the figure below, P01 has
been selected. To exit from the configuration procedure and record the data, select the “OK?” field and
set it to YES and then press the ENTER button.
Warning: The terminals of the UG40 line cannot be configured as “Sp” (shared printer) as
they do not have a printer output.
Note: If the terminal remains inactive for more than 30 seconds (no button has been pressed)
it exits automatically from the configuration procedure without recording any eventual
changes.
5. Press the ENTER button to accept the value of the address of the proposed board on the display
or the UP and DOWN buttons to modify it: set the "pLAN address: 1" on unit 1
Note: If a button is not pressed within 15 seconds the screen will disappear from the display
and it will be necessary to repeat the procedure described in step 1).
9. Reposition the J11 terminal clamps (Rx/Tx-, Rx/Tx+, GND) on the board.
Unit Address
1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5
6 6
7 7
8 8
9 9
10 10
Terminal Address pCO Board Address Terminal Address pCO Board Address
11 1 16 6
12 2 17 7
13 3 18 8
14 4 19 9
15 5 20 10
The parameters that need to be set are inside the connected units screen;
some of the settings that need to be carried out are described below:
If a series of units are connected in the LAN, the fan speed can be modulated
based on a local probe reading or alternately by calculating the average
reading of all the probes connected and configured for each active unit. This
setting must be made in the LAN setting screens for each individual unit.
• Local value: Fan speed is modulated based on the pressure value read
by the probe installed to the unit only
• Mean value: Fan speed is modulated based on the mean pressure
value read by the probes on the units that are activated and connected
to the local network
In the example, the result is that the network is composed of 3 LAN boards with the address 1,2,3 and of
4 user terminals with the address 11,12,13 and 32.
Warning: Disconnect the unit from the power supply before starting any maintenance work.
Quarterly Checks
Perform the following checks every three months:
• Check the power supply.
• Check the alarm status.
• Check the working temperatures.
• Check the correct operation of the local/remote controls.
• Check the air filters, replace them if necessary.
• Check the efficiency of the condensate drain.
• Verify that the steam cylinder is clean, replace it if necessary.
Semi-Annual Checks
Perform the following checks every six months:
• Check the cooling coil and clean if necessary.
• Check the operation of the humidifier.
Warning: There are moving parts. Do not operate unit with panels removed.
For models with rear air intake, use the following figure:
For models with high intake (MOD. TDCV: 3400, 4000, 4300), use the following procedure:
The chilled water actuator is the same model as the hot water actuator.
Alternatively, it is possible to remove the actuator from the valve body and move the valve stem itself.
Note: Periodically inspect the feed and drain connections in order to guarantee trouble-free
humidifier operation. Limescale deposits can affect humidifier performance. Periodically
check for limescale buildup and replace humidifier cylinder when necessary.
The frequency of this operation depends on the supply water: the higher the content of salts or
impurities, the more frequently the cylinder will need cleaning. Before removing the cylinder for
replacement or cleaning it is necessary to completely drain all of the water from the boiler.
DANGER
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH
Before working on the equipment, turn off all power supplying the equipment and
disconnect the power cable. Only trained personnel familiar with the construction and
operation of the equipment and the electrical hazards involved may make repairs to the
equipment.
WARNING
PRESENCE OF SPINNING FAN BLADES
Failure to turn off unit before powering it down may result in damage to the system
or injure the user.
c. Power up the unit and connect the CPY user terminal to the Humidifier Control Board port.
2. Press UP and DOWN together for 2 seconds (the message ‘dr’ on the display alternating with
‘tot’ indicates the function has been activated).
3. Press UP and DOWN again for 2 seconds to stop the drain cycle. The drain cycle in any case ends
automatically.
If the CPY User terminal is not available, connect a jumper wire between terminals M11.3 and M8.1 of
CPY board. Remove the jumper wire to stop the drain cycle.
To turn the unit off, see “Switching Unit On and Off” on page 10.
3. Open and remove the cover.
4. Remove the steam hose from the cylinder.
5. Disconnect the electrical connections from the top of the cylinder.
6. Release the cylinder from the fastening device and lift it up to remove it. Electrical heaters
.
Electrical Heaters
Replacing the electrical heaters
The total power of the electrical heaters is divided into different elements. The color of the wires on each
element has the following meaning:
Number of thermostats 2
If necessary, call Technical Support describing the nature of the fault and its possible cause displayed on
the control panel.
Initial Startup
Problem Possible Cause Check/Corrective Action
A) No power supply to the Check that the power is on and the unit main
electrical panel switch on the electrical panel is closed.
1) Check that the M automatic circuit breaker
UNIT DOES B) No power to the auxiliary on the AUX circuit is set.
NOT START circuits
2) Check the fuse on the main board.
C) Control panel does not start the Check that the control panel connectors are
unit correctly located in their sockets.
Temperature Control
Problem Possible Cause Check/Corrective Action
B) Air flow is low or absent See the table “Fans” on page 77.
C) Temperature sensor reads higher Check the electrical connections and the control
than expected configuration.
D) Thermal load is higher than the
ROOM Check the room’s thermal load.
expected
TEMPERATURE IS
TOO HIGH Check the electrical connections of the actuator
valve.
E) Chilled Water valve is not Open the valve by means of the manual control
working knob.
Check the chilled water supply and check that
the shut-off valves are open.
E) Chilled water valve is blocked Close the valves using the manual control knob
open and replace the actuator.
Humidity Control
Problem Possible Cause Check/Corrective Action
B) Latent load is lower than Check the latent load, fresh air conditions and
expected volume; external air infiltration.
F) Fan speed regulation not set correctly See “Software settings” on page 31.
If necessary, call Technical Support describing the nature of the fault and its possible cause displayed on
the control panel.
Initial Startup
The latent load is lower than expected. Check the quantity of latent heat.
ROOM HUMIDITY TOO 1. Check the water supply pressure.
LOW
2. Check the function of the manual control
The humidifier doesn’t work.
system and of the steam production
group (see panel instruction manual).
See the control panel instruction manual;
The control system does not work. check that the control panel and/or sensors
work properly.
Fans
There is no power to the fans. Check the power supply to the fans.
Loss of control voltage to input Check voltage and to input and high
contact head pressure switch
There is non-condensable air or gas
in the refrigerant circuit, with Evacuate the refrigerant circuit and
bubbles in the flow sight glass; recharge.
excessive sub-cooling.
1. Check the fan operation and
rotation direction in the remote
heat exchanger.
2. Check to see if the exchanger is
dirty and if necessary remove
any obstructing material
(leaves, paper, seeds, dust, etc.)
The air flow to the remote heat
with a blast of compressed air
exchanger is insufficient or too
or a brush;
warm.
3. In the external unit check for
obstructions in the air flow and
in the recirculation of the cool-
HIGH COMPRESSOR DISCHARGE ing air.
PRESSURE
4. Check that the temperature of
the cooling air is within the
planned limits.
1. Check the condenser water
flow, pressure and temperature
in the closed circuit water sys-
tem.
The water flow to the condenser is
2. Check the setting and function
insufficient or too warm.
of the pressostatic regulation
valve.Check the setting and
function of the pressostatic reg-
ulation valve.
There is too much refrigerant in the
circuit; the condenser is partially Remove some refrigerant from the
flooded. The refrigerant subcooling circuit.
is too high at the condenser outlet.
The discharge valves are partially
Check the opening of the valves.
closed.
1. Check the fan function of the
condenser and of the relative
The condensing pressure control protection; re-set or replace the
AP HIGH PRESSURE system is not functioning faulty fans.
SWITCH efficiently. 2. Check the setting and function
INTERVENES
(high compressor of the fan speed regulator of the
discharge pressure) remote condenser.
See “THE COMPRESSOR(S)
The system discharge pressure is
DOESN'T/DON'T WORK” on
too high.
page 83.
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